// Generated dictionary file
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  "aback": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be very shocked or surprised:",
        "examples": [
          "I was somewhat taken aback by her honesty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abandon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to leave a place, thing, or person, usually for ever:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to abandon the car.",
          "By the time the rebel troops arrived, the village had already been abandoned.",
          "As a baby he was abandoned by his mother.",
          "abandon ship We were sinking fast, and the captain gave the order to abandon ship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop doing an activity before you have finished it:",
        "examples": [
          "The game was abandoned at half-time because of the poor weather conditions.",
          "They had to abandon their attempt to climb the mountain.",
          "The party has now abandoned its policy of unilateral disarmament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow yourself to be controlled completely by a feeling or way of living:",
        "examples": [
          "He abandoned himself to his emotions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a completely uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "We danced with wild abandon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave behind or run away from someone or something, or to give up something:",
        "examples": [
          "Air attacks forced the villagers to abandon their homes.",
          "The weather was so bad, we abandoned our plans for a picnic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop an activity before it is finished, usually because you think you cannot succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "abandon a project/plan/an idea The car maker has abandoned its plans to build a giant new plant.",
          "abandon a lawsuit/case/claim The high cost of legal representation can influence a person's decision about whether to abandon a claim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a person, place, or thing that needs you to care for them:",
        "examples": [
          "He kept the company going because he didn't want to abandon his staff.",
          "A vehicle had been abandoned on the side of the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow an insurance company to keep property that has been lost or damaged, in exchange for an insurance payment",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "abandoned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "left in a particular place or condition, usually forever:",
        "examples": [
          "An abandoned baby was found in a box on the hospital steps.",
          "The world is full of abandoned mines.",
          "People feel abandoned by the government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "left behind, or left without care and protection:",
        "examples": [
          "Shelters are full of abandoned pets.",
          "The fire started in an abandoned warehouse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an abandoned place or vehicle is no longer being used or cared for because its owner does not want it any more:",
        "examples": [
          "The planned site for the development is an abandoned quarry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abandoning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a place, thing, or person, usually for ever:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to abandon the car.",
          "By the time the rebel troops arrived, the village had already been abandoned.",
          "As a baby he was abandoned by his mother.",
          "abandon ship We were sinking fast, and the captain gave the order to abandon ship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop doing an activity before you have finished it:",
        "examples": [
          "The game was abandoned at half-time because of the poor weather conditions.",
          "They had to abandon their attempt to climb the mountain.",
          "The party has now abandoned its policy of unilateral disarmament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow yourself to be controlled completely by a feeling or way of living:",
        "examples": [
          "He abandoned himself to his emotions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abandonment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of leaving someone or something or of ending or stopping something, usually forever:",
        "examples": [
          "The abandonment of the island followed nuclear tests in the area.",
          "His abandonment by his mother when he was a baby affected him all his life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abandons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to leave a place, thing, or person, usually for ever:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to abandon the car.",
          "By the time the rebel troops arrived, the village had already been abandoned.",
          "As a baby he was abandoned by his mother.",
          "abandon ship We were sinking fast, and the captain gave the order to abandon ship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop doing an activity before you have finished it:",
        "examples": [
          "The game was abandoned at half-time because of the poor weather conditions.",
          "They had to abandon their attempt to climb the mountain.",
          "The party has now abandoned its policy of unilateral disarmament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow yourself to be controlled completely by a feeling or way of living:",
        "examples": [
          "He abandoned himself to his emotions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a completely uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "We danced with wild abandon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave behind or run away from someone or something, or to give up something:",
        "examples": [
          "Air attacks forced the villagers to abandon their homes.",
          "The weather was so bad, we abandoned our plans for a picnic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop an activity before it is finished, usually because you think you cannot succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "abandon a project/plan/an idea The car maker has abandoned its plans to build a giant new plant.",
          "abandon a lawsuit/case/claim The high cost of legal representation can influence a person's decision about whether to abandon a claim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a person, place, or thing that needs you to care for them:",
        "examples": [
          "He kept the company going because he didn't want to abandon his staff.",
          "A vehicle had been abandoned on the side of the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow an insurance company to keep property that has been lost or damaged, in exchange for an insurance payment",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "abbey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building where monks or nuns live or used to live. Some abbeys are now used as churches:",
        "examples": [
          "Westminster Abbey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building for monks (= religious men) or nuns (= religious women) to live in",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "abc": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the alphabet:",
        "examples": [
          "He's learning his ABC at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "basic information about a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "What I need is a book that contains the ABC of carpentry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for American Broadcasting Company: an organization that broadcasts on television in the US",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation: an organization that broadcasts on radio and television in Australia and is paid for by the government",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "abdicate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a king or queen abdicates, he or she makes a formal statement that he or she no longer wants to be king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "King Edward VIII abdicated (the British throne) in 1936."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop controlling or managing something that you are in charge of:",
        "examples": [
          "She abdicated all responsibility for the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give up a position as king, or to fail to take responsibility for something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Edward VIII abdicated the British throne in 1936.",
          "The administration has abdicated its leadership on this critical issue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abdomen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the lower part of a person's or animal's body, containing the stomach, bowels, and other organs, or the end of an insect's body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the body that contains stomach, bowels, and other organs in a person or animal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "abdominal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in, forming, or relating to the abdomen:",
        "examples": [
          "abdominal pains",
          "A membrane covers the abdominal cavity.",
          "This exercise works your abdominal muscles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abduct": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to go somewhere with you, often using threats or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "The company director was abducted from his car by terrorists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a part of the body away from the central part of the body or away from another body part:",
        "examples": [
          "Listen for a clicking sound as the child's hips are abducted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a person away by force:",
        "examples": [
          "Kidnappers abducted the child from the playground."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abducted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to go somewhere with you, often using threats or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "The company director was abducted from his car by terrorists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a part of the body away from the central part of the body or away from another body part:",
        "examples": [
          "Listen for a clicking sound as the child's hips are abducted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abduction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a person go somewhere with you, especially using threats or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a series of abductions of young children from schools in the area.",
          "He was charged with abduction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movement of a part of the body away from the central part of the body or from another body part:",
        "examples": [
          "hip abduction exercises"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abductions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a person go somewhere with you, especially using threats or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a series of abductions of young children from schools in the area.",
          "He was charged with abduction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movement of a part of the body away from the central part of the body or from another body part:",
        "examples": [
          "hip abduction exercises"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abductor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes someone go somewhere with them, especially using threats or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "She was tortured by her abductors.",
          "It is thought that the woman might have known her abductor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a muscle that moves a part of the body away from the middle of the body or from another body part",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aberration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a temporary change from the typical or usual way of behaving:",
        "examples": [
          "mental aberration I'm sorry I'm late - I had a mental aberration and forgot we had a meeting today.",
          "In a moment of aberration, she agreed to go with him.",
          "The misconduct was an aberration from the norm for him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change from what is typical or usual, esp. a temporary change:",
        "examples": [
          "The drop in our school’s test scores was dismissed as an aberration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abetted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "His accountant had aided and abetted him in the fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help or encourage a person or thing to do something, esp. something wrong or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "Shady lawyers abetted the company’s officers in stealing the funds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abetting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "His accountant had aided and abetted him in the fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help or encourage a person or thing to do something, esp. something wrong or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "Shady lawyers abetted the company’s officers in stealing the funds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abhor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hate a way of behaving or thinking, often because you think it is not moral:",
        "examples": [
          "I abhor all forms of racism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hate something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "His opponent abhors the death penalty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abhorrent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "morally very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "an abhorrent crime",
          "Racism of any kind is abhorrent to me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abhors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hate a way of behaving or thinking, often because you think it is not moral:",
        "examples": [
          "I abhor all forms of racism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hate something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "His opponent abhors the death penalty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you can't abide someone or something, you dislike them very much:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't abide her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live or stay somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "He abided in the wilderness for forty days."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abiding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An abiding feeling or memory is one that you have had for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "abiding memory My abiding memory is of him in the garden.",
          "She holds an abiding affection for her old school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lasting for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Muir had an abiding interest in dogs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abilities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the physical or mental power or skill needed to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no doubting her ability.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She had the ability to explain things clearly and concisely.",
          "She's a woman of considerable abilities.",
          "I have children in my class of very mixed abilities (= different levels of skill or intelligence).",
          "a mixed-ability class"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form nouns from adjectives ending in \"-able\" to mean the quality of being the stated adjective:",
        "examples": [
          "suitability",
          "vulnerability"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mental or physical power or skill needed to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They should not be taking in somebody they don't have the ability to care for.",
          "[ C ] Her teammates respect her abilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power or skill needed to do something, or the fact that someone is able to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no doubting her ability.",
          "the ability to do sth A good leader has the ability to motivate people.",
          "We like our employees to have a broad range of abilities, not just good qualifications."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ability": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the physical or mental power or skill needed to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no doubting her ability.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She had the ability to explain things clearly and concisely.",
          "She's a woman of considerable abilities.",
          "I have children in my class of very mixed abilities (= different levels of skill or intelligence).",
          "a mixed-ability class"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form nouns from adjectives ending in \"-able\" to mean the quality of being the stated adjective:",
        "examples": [
          "suitability",
          "vulnerability"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mental or physical power or skill needed to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They should not be taking in somebody they don't have the ability to care for.",
          "[ C ] Her teammates respect her abilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power or skill needed to do something, or the fact that someone is able to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no doubting her ability.",
          "the ability to do sth A good leader has the ability to motivate people.",
          "We like our employees to have a broad range of abilities, not just good qualifications."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abject": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being extremely unhappy, poor, unsuccessful, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They live in abject poverty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing no pride or respect for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "an abject apology",
          "He is almost abject in his respect for his boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme and without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "They live in abject poverty.",
          "My experiment was an abject failure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ablaze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "burning very strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The house was ablaze, and the flames and smoke could be seen for miles around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "brightly lit or brightly coloured:",
        "examples": [
          "The ballroom was ablaze with lights.",
          "The field was ablaze with wild flowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of energy, interest, or emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "Her eyes were ablaze with excitement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "burning or very bright:",
        "examples": [
          "Fire spread quickly until the whole building was ablaze.",
          "The ballroom was ablaze with lights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "able": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have the necessary physical strength, mental power, skill, time, money, or opportunity to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Will she be able to cope with the work?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find it easier to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Get a good night's sleep and you'll feel better able to cope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligent or good at what you do:",
        "examples": [
          "an able child/student/secretary",
          "This problem is now being looked at by some of the ablest minds/scientists in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "added to verbs to form adjectives that mean able to receive the action of the stated verb:",
        "examples": [
          "breakable",
          "washable",
          "movable"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "added to verbs to form adjectives that mean worth receiving the action of the stated verb:",
        "examples": [
          "an admirable person",
          "an acceptable answer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having what is needed to do something, esp. the physical or mental power, skill, time, money, or opportunity:",
        "examples": [
          "I lost my job and wasn’t able to afford my old apartment.",
          "We won’t be able to keep up this kind of effort much longer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good at what you do:",
        "examples": [
          "He is an able student."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abnegation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of not allowing yourself to have something, especially something you like or want:",
        "examples": [
          "They believe it is the duty of women to live for others in complete abnegation of themselves.",
          "It is a heart-warming tale of courage and abnegation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of not accepting something, or of saying that you do not have something:",
        "examples": [
          "To ignore these issues would be a serious abnegation of responsibility.",
          "This abnegation of customer care really annoys me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abnormal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "different from what is usual or average, especially in a way that is bad:",
        "examples": [
          "abnormal behaviour/weather/conditions",
          "Tests revealed some abnormal skin cells."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not usual or average:",
        "examples": [
          "We had an abnormal amount of snow.",
          "He has an abnormal heartbeat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abnormalities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something abnormal, usually in the body:",
        "examples": [
          "genetic/congenital abnormalities",
          "An increasing number of tests are available for detecting foetal abnormalities.",
          "The X-rays showed some slight abnormality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abnormality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something abnormal, usually in the body:",
        "examples": [
          "genetic/congenital abnormalities",
          "An increasing number of tests are available for detecting foetal abnormalities.",
          "The X-rays showed some slight abnormality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abnormally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is abnormal (= different from what is usual or average):",
        "examples": [
          "The success rate was abnormally high.",
          "An abnormally large number of students have signed up for my course."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aboard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "on or onto a ship, aircraft, bus, or train:",
        "examples": [
          "The flight attendant welcomed us aboard.",
          "Welcome aboard flight BA345 to Tokyo.",
          "The train's about to leave. All aboard!",
          "aboard ship We spent two months aboard ship (= on the ship)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if a player is aboard, they have successfully reached one of the bases:",
        "examples": [
          "Alonso got aboard to lead off the fifth inning when he was hit by the pitch.",
          "The manager made a pitching change in the sixth inning with one out and two runners aboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on or onto a ship, aircraft, bus, or train:",
        "examples": [
          "We finally went aboard the plane three hours later."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abode": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the place where someone lives:",
        "examples": [
          "humble abode humorous Welcome to my humble abode!",
          "no fixed abode UK formal The defendant is of no fixed abode (= has no permanent home).",
          "Please list your permanent address or, if you are a citizen of another county, the address of your habitual abode in this country.",
          "Despite being called The Cottage, their estate was the largest abode in the county.",
          "I bought you some nice candlesticks for your new abode."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where someone lives:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He was a wanderer with no permanent abode."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a home or permanent place to live:",
        "examples": [
          "He voted to allow 50,000 Hong Kong families the right of abode in Britain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in legal cases to say that someone does not have a permanent address:",
        "examples": [
          "Three men, all of no fixed abode, appeared in court charged with violent disorder."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abolish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to end an activity or custom officially:",
        "examples": [
          "I think bullfighting should be abolished.",
          "National Service was abolished in the UK in 1962."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put an end to something, such as an organization, rule, or custom:",
        "examples": [
          "Massachusetts voters abolished rent control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end an activity, custom, etc. completely or by law or official action:",
        "examples": [
          "Educationalists have called on the government to abolish tax on computers.",
          "The government has pledged to abolish child poverty by 2020."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abolished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end an activity or custom officially:",
        "examples": [
          "I think bullfighting should be abolished.",
          "National Service was abolished in the UK in 1962."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abolitionist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports the abolition of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supported an end to slavery",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "abominable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very bad or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The prisoners are forced to live in abominable conditions.",
          "The weather's been abominable all week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very bad or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The abominable working conditions made many workers sick."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abomination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you dislike and disapprove of:",
        "examples": [
          "Cruelty to animals is an abomination."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aboriginal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a race of people who were the first people to live in a country, before any colonists arrived:",
        "examples": [
          "The river was once a trade route for aboriginals and fur traders who built communities along its bank.",
          "What does it mean to be an Native American or indigenous aboriginal today?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of or relating to a race of people who lived in a country before any colonists arrived:",
        "examples": [
          "The Arunta are an aboriginal tribe from central Australia.",
          "North American Aboriginal peoples have differing views concerning burial excavation.",
          "Aboriginal art/traditions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having lived or existed in a place since the earliest known time:",
        "examples": [
          "The exhibit was of aboriginal plants of this area."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aborigine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word for a member of one of the groups of people who were the first people to live in Australia, which was used officially in the past, but is now offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word for a member of any of the groups of people who first lived in Australia, which was used officially in the past, but is now offensive",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "abort": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to stop or fail before it begins or before it is complete:",
        "examples": [
          "The mission had to be aborted at the last minute.",
          "If something goes wrong during the launch sequence the system will automatically abort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop the development of a baby that has not been born, usually by having a medical operation:",
        "examples": [
          "He declared that women have a right to abort a nonviable fetus.",
          "The decision to abort may be based on many factors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a miscarriage (= an early, unintentional end to a pregnancy):",
        "examples": [
          "The bacterial infection can cause animals to abort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something before it has begun or to cause something to fail before it is complete:",
        "examples": [
          "Engineers aborted the test flight at the last minute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a pregnancy before a baby is fully developed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop an activity before it begins or before it is complete:",
        "examples": [
          "abort a test/trial/plan We were forced to abort the test as a result of technical problems.",
          "abort a launch/merger/deal Money has been wasted on aborted deals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop a computer process before it is complete:",
        "examples": [
          "abort a program/command/operation This command tells the server to abort the previous FTP service command.",
          "If the file is not present, the script will abort."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aborted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to stop or fail before it begins or before it is complete:",
        "examples": [
          "The mission had to be aborted at the last minute.",
          "If something goes wrong during the launch sequence the system will automatically abort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop the development of a baby that has not been born, usually by having a medical operation:",
        "examples": [
          "He declared that women have a right to abort a nonviable fetus.",
          "The decision to abort may be based on many factors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a miscarriage (= an early, unintentional end to a pregnancy):",
        "examples": [
          "The bacterial infection can cause animals to abort."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aborting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to stop or fail before it begins or before it is complete:",
        "examples": [
          "The mission had to be aborted at the last minute.",
          "If something goes wrong during the launch sequence the system will automatically abort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop the development of a baby that has not been born, usually by having a medical operation:",
        "examples": [
          "He declared that women have a right to abort a nonviable fetus.",
          "The decision to abort may be based on many factors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a miscarriage (= an early, unintentional end to a pregnancy):",
        "examples": [
          "The bacterial infection can cause animals to abort."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abortion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the intentional ending of a pregnancy:",
        "examples": [
          "Abortion is illegal in some countries.",
          "get an abortion She decided to get an abortion.",
          "have an abortion She had an abortion when she was a teenager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the early, unintentional ending of a pregnancy when a baby or young animal is born too early and dies before it is fully developed:",
        "examples": [
          "The virus can cause abortion in cattle.",
          "We expect to see late abortions and birth abnormalities as a result of the radiation leak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something considered to be a complete failure or to be extremely bad or ugly:",
        "examples": [
          "This is an abortion of truth.",
          "One local man described the new building as \"an abortion\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abortions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the intentional ending of a pregnancy:",
        "examples": [
          "Abortion is illegal in some countries.",
          "get an abortion She decided to get an abortion.",
          "have an abortion She had an abortion when she was a teenager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the early, unintentional ending of a pregnancy when a baby or young animal is born too early and dies before it is fully developed:",
        "examples": [
          "The virus can cause abortion in cattle.",
          "We expect to see late abortions and birth abnormalities as a result of the radiation leak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something considered to be a complete failure or to be extremely bad or ugly:",
        "examples": [
          "This is an abortion of truth.",
          "One local man described the new building as \"an abortion\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to exist in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Theories abound about how the universe began."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "The streams and rivers abound in fish."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "above": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in or to a higher position than something else:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a mirror above the sink.",
          "He waved the letter excitedly above his head.",
          "She's rented a room above a shop.",
          "Her name comes above mine on the list.",
          "The helicopter was hovering above the building.",
          "It's on the shelf just above your head.",
          "A crack had started to appear just above the light on the ceiling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more than an amount or level:",
        "examples": [
          "above average Rates of pay are above average (= greater than average).",
          "It says on the box it's for children aged three and above.",
          "Temperatures rarely rise above zero in winter.",
          "She values her job above her family.",
          "They value their freedom above all else."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most importantly:",
        "examples": [
          "Above all, I'd like to thank my family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a more important or advanced position than someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Sally's a grade above me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too good or important for something:",
        "examples": [
          "No one is above suspicion in this matter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When used in a piece of writing, \"above\" means higher on the page, or on a previous page:",
        "examples": [
          "Please send the articles to the address given above.",
          "The letter was sent to the above address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people or things listed earlier:",
        "examples": [
          "All of the above (= everyone listed earlier) should be invited.",
          "Once we've finished all of the above we can start on the next project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "higher than, more than, or at a level greater than:",
        "examples": [
          "The helicopter was hovering above the building.",
          "Temperatures here rarely rise above freezing in winter.",
          "Our wages are above average.",
          "I could hardly hear him above the blare of the music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In writing, above can mean as stated higher up on this page or on a previous page:",
        "examples": [
          "Refer to the diagram shown above."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To be above doing something is to consider yourself too important or too moral to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s not above lying to protect himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "those mentioned earlier:",
        "examples": [
          "All of the above are to be included."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abracadabra": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "said by someone who is performing a magic trick, in order to help perform it successfully",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "abrasive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "rude and unfriendly:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a rather abrasive manner.",
          "He can sometimes be abrasive in meetings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An abrasive substance is slightly rough, and often used for cleaning surfaces:",
        "examples": [
          "an abrasive cleaner/powder/liquid"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance used for rubbing away the surface of something, usually to clean it or make it shiny:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll need a strong abrasive for cleaning this sink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a rough surface that will rub off a thin layer of another surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The paint comes off with an abrasive steel-wool pad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude and unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "His abrasive style puts people off."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abroad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in or to a foreign country or countries:",
        "examples": [
          "go abroad We always go abroad in the summer.",
          "He's currently abroad on business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "outside, or not at home:",
        "examples": [
          "Not a soul was abroad that morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that ideas, feelings, and opinions are shared by many people:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a rumour abroad that she intends to leave the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or to a foreign country or countries:",
        "examples": [
          "They used to go abroad every summer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abrupt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "abrupt end Our conversation came to an abrupt end when George burst into the room.",
          "abrupt change There was an abrupt change in her attitude towards me when she heard that I was Alan's boyfriend.",
          "abrupt halt The car juddered and came to an abrupt halt in the middle of the road.",
          "The road ended in an abrupt (= sudden and very steep) slope down to the sea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using too few words when talking, in a way that seems rude and unfriendly:",
        "examples": [
          "He is sometimes very abrupt with clients.",
          "an abrupt manner/reply"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sudden and not expected, often with unpleasant results:",
        "examples": [
          "There was an abrupt change in her mood.",
          "We came to an abrupt curve in the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not friendly or polite; showing little interest in talking to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "His abrupt manner makes me uncomfortable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abruptly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a sudden, unexpected, and sometimes unpleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "He stood up abruptly and went outside.",
          "The talks ended abruptly when one of the delegations walked out in protest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that seems rude and unfriendly, especially by using very few words when talking:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I don't care what you think,\" Audrey said abruptly.",
          "I know I sometimes speak and act abruptly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "exercises to tone/build up your abs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for anti-lock braking system: a brake fitted to some road vehicles that prevents skidding (= uncontrolled sliding) by reducing the effects of stopping suddenly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for American Bureau of Shipping: an organization that sets standards for the building of ships and for safety in the shipping industry:",
        "examples": [
          "The ABS must approve every stage of a new vessel's life, from design to sea trials."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abscond": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go away suddenly and secretly in order to escape from somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "abscond from She absconded from boarding school and hitchhiked to the city.",
          "Two prisoners absconded last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go away suddenly and secretly because you have stolen something, usually money:",
        "examples": [
          "abscond with They think they know who absconded with the funds from the bake sale.",
          "abscond with humorous Someone absconded with my pen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to escape and hide somewhere, esp. because you have stolen something:",
        "examples": [
          "They absconded with $100,000 of the company’s money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "absence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not being where you are usually expected to be:",
        "examples": [
          "during someone's absence A new manager was appointed during her absence.",
          "in someone's absence I'll be gone for two weeks, with Chris handling the deliveries in my absence.",
          "She has had repeated absences from work this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not existing:",
        "examples": [
          "in the absence of In the absence of (= because there were not) more suitable candidates, we decided to offer the job to Mr Conway.",
          "He drew attention to the absence of concrete evidence against the defendant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of not being somewhere, or a period in which you are not somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She has had repeated absences from school this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An absence can also be a lack of existence:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He drew attention to the absence of any solid evidence against the defendant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when someone is not at work or at the place they are expected to be:",
        "examples": [
          "absence from sth Her absence from the meeting was noted.",
          "in sb's absence His fellow directors voted in his absence to fire him.",
          "The worst day for workplace absences is Monday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something is not where it is needed or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "The business was suffering from an absence of an overall plan for moving forward.",
          "in the absence of sth In the absence of any alternative, we'll continue in the same way as before."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "absent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not in the place where you are expected to be, especially at school or work:",
        "examples": [
          "John has been absent from school/work for three days now.",
          "We drank a toast to absent friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not existing:",
        "examples": [
          "Any sign of remorse was completely absent from her face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person or the expression on a person's face when they are thinking about other things and are not paying attention to what is happening near them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "without:",
        "examples": [
          "Absent a detailed plan, the project was doomed from the start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not go to a place where you are expected to be, especially a school or place of work:",
        "examples": [
          "You cannot choose to absent yourself (from work/school) on a whim.",
          "With a brief apology, he absented himself from the table.",
          "I took the opportunity to absent myself from the room.",
          "She made a habit of absenting herself from the family.",
          "The school is not responsible - these pupils chose to absent themselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not at work or at the place where you are expected to be:",
        "examples": [
          "absent from sth Anna's been absent from work for four days with flu."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not existing in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "absent from sth Any mention of prices is conspicuously absent from the ad, which makes me think they are high."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "absentee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is not at school or work when they should be:",
        "examples": [
          "There are several absentees from school this week, because a lot of people have flu."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send your vote by post or by using the internet when you cannot be present to vote at an election:",
        "examples": [
          "We are working to make it easier for military members to vote absentee when they are deployed overseas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is absent",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is not at work or at the place where they are supposed to be:",
        "examples": [
          "There are lots of absentees at the moment because of illness.",
          "The CEO was a notable absentee from the meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "absinthe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong alcoholic drink that is green and has a bitter taste",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "absolute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very great or to the largest degree possible:",
        "examples": [
          "a man of absolute integrity/discretion",
          "I have absolute faith in her judgment.",
          "There was no absolute proof of fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when expressing a strong opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "He's an absolute idiot!",
          "That's absolute rubbish!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "true, right, or the same in all situations and not depending on anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "an absolute law/principle/doctrine",
          "Do you think there's such a thing as absolute truth/beauty?",
          "in absolute terms Her contribution was better than most, but in absolute terms (= without comparing it with anything else) it was not very good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An absolute ruler has unlimited power:",
        "examples": [
          "an absolute monarch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without limit, very great, or to the largest degree possible:",
        "examples": [
          "She demanded absolute silence.",
          "The day was an absolute (= complete) disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain; not to be doubted:",
        "examples": [
          "Health insurance is an absolute necessity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great or to the largest degree possible:",
        "examples": [
          "The board said they had absolute confidence in the CEO, despite the company's difficulties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when expressing a strong opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "It's an absolute disgrace!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "absolutely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "I believed/trusted him absolutely.",
          "You must be absolutely silent or the birds won't appear.",
          "We've achieved absolutely nothing today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for adding force to a strong adjective that is not usually used with \"very\" or to a verb expressing strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "It's absolutely impossible to work with all this noise.",
          "The food was absolutely disgusting/delicious.",
          "I absolutely loathe/adore jazz."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a strong way of saying \"yes\":",
        "examples": [
          "\"It was an excellent film, though.\" \"Absolutely!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a strong way of saying \"no\":",
        "examples": [
          "\"Are you too tired to continue?\" \"Absolutely not!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely; beyond any doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "You are absolutely right.",
          "Are you absolutely sure that you locked the front door?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Absolutely is also used in conversation to show emphasis in agreeing to something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Can you lend me $10 till tomorrow?\" \"Absolutely, it’s no problem.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say absolutely not, you are showing emphasis in not agreeing to something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"You mean you won’t sign this?\" \"No, absolutely not.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "absolution": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of forgiving someone, especially in the Christian religion, for something bad that they have done or thought:",
        "examples": [
          "She was granted/given absolution."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "absolve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in religion or law) to free someone from guilt, blame, or responsibility for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The report absolved her from/of all blame for the accident.",
          "The priest absolved him (of all his sins)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially remove guilt or responsibility for something wrong that someone has done or might have done:",
        "examples": [
          "He was absolved of all wrongdoing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "absolved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in religion or law) to free someone from guilt, blame, or responsibility for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The report absolved her from/of all blame for the accident.",
          "The priest absolved him (of all his sins)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "absorb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take something in, especially gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "be absorbed into Our countryside is increasingly being absorbed into large cities.",
          "The drug is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream.",
          "Plants absorb carbon dioxide.",
          "In cold climates, houses need to have walls that will absorb heat.",
          "Towels absorb moisture.",
          "Vitamin D gets synthesized when the sun's ray get absorbed by the skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the effect of a physical force, shock, or change:",
        "examples": [
          "The barrier absorbed the main impact of the crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand facts or ideas completely and remember them:",
        "examples": [
          "It's hard to absorb so much information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take up someone's attention completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The project has absorbed her for several years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business absorbs the cost of something, it pays that cost easily:",
        "examples": [
          "The school has absorbed most of the expenses so far, but it may have to offer fewer places next year to reduce costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if one company absorbs another company, it takes control of it and they become one company:",
        "examples": [
          "Telecorp Holdings absorbed its Spanish subsidiary into its British headquarters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take in a liquid, gas, or chemical:",
        "examples": [
          "The black clay soil around here doesn’t absorb water very well.",
          "fig. The country has absorbed millions of immigrants over the years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely take the attention of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She was absorbed in listening to music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To absorb knowledge, ideas, or information is to understand them completely and store them in your memory:",
        "examples": [
          "It was difficult to absorb so much information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an organization absorbs the cost of something, it pays that cost:",
        "examples": [
          "The law school has absorbed most of the expenses so far, but it may have to offer fewer places next year to reduce costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if one company absorbs another company in a takeover, they become one company:",
        "examples": [
          "Telecorp Holdings absorbed its Spanish subsidiary, Digital Corporation, into its British headquarters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "absorbed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very interested in something and not paying attention to anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "Simon was so absorbed in his book that he didn't even notice me come in."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "absorbent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to take liquid in through the surface and to hold it:",
        "examples": [
          "absorbent paper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to take in liquids esp. through the surface:",
        "examples": [
          "absorbent paper towels"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "absorbing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is absorbing is very interesting and keeps your attention:",
        "examples": [
          "I read her last novel and found it very absorbing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "absorbs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take something in, especially gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "be absorbed into Our countryside is increasingly being absorbed into large cities.",
          "The drug is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream.",
          "Plants absorb carbon dioxide.",
          "In cold climates, houses need to have walls that will absorb heat.",
          "Towels absorb moisture.",
          "Vitamin D gets synthesized when the sun's ray get absorbed by the skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the effect of a physical force, shock, or change:",
        "examples": [
          "The barrier absorbed the main impact of the crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand facts or ideas completely and remember them:",
        "examples": [
          "It's hard to absorb so much information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take up someone's attention completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The project has absorbed her for several years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business absorbs the cost of something, it pays that cost easily:",
        "examples": [
          "The school has absorbed most of the expenses so far, but it may have to offer fewer places next year to reduce costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if one company absorbs another company, it takes control of it and they become one company:",
        "examples": [
          "Telecorp Holdings absorbed its Spanish subsidiary into its British headquarters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take in a liquid, gas, or chemical:",
        "examples": [
          "The black clay soil around here doesn’t absorb water very well.",
          "fig. The country has absorbed millions of immigrants over the years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely take the attention of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She was absorbed in listening to music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To absorb knowledge, ideas, or information is to understand them completely and store them in your memory:",
        "examples": [
          "It was difficult to absorb so much information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an organization absorbs the cost of something, it pays that cost:",
        "examples": [
          "The law school has absorbed most of the expenses so far, but it may have to offer fewer places next year to reduce costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if one company absorbs another company in a takeover, they become one company:",
        "examples": [
          "Telecorp Holdings absorbed its Spanish subsidiary, Digital Corporation, into its British headquarters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abstain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not do something, especially something enjoyable that you think might be bad:",
        "examples": [
          "abstain from He took a vow to abstain from alcohol/smoking/sex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to use your vote:",
        "examples": [
          "63 members voted in favour, 39 opposed, and 15 abstained."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay away from work:",
        "examples": [
          "During a recent general strike, employees of all major trade unions abstained."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not do something you could do, esp. something that is unhealthy or gives you pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "Some families abstain from eating fried food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you abstain from voting, you do not vote although you are permitted to vote.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "abstinence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not doing something, usually something that is considered harmful such as drinking alcohol or using a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "We found that with abstinence from smoking, the severity of symptoms decreased.",
          "Alcohol abstinence is recommended for breast-feeding mothers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not having sex, or not having sex outside of marriage:",
        "examples": [
          "Sexual health leaflets promoted the benefits of abstinence, faithfulness, and condom use.",
          "They preach complete abstinence from premarital sex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of not doing something, esp. something that gives you pleasure",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "abstract": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing as an idea, feeling, or quality, not as a material object:",
        "examples": [
          "Truth and beauty are abstract concepts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An abstract argument or discussion is general and not based on particular examples:",
        "examples": [
          "This debate is becoming too abstract - let's have some hard facts!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "general ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "in the abstract So far we've only discussed the question in the abstract (= without referring to any real examples).",
          "I have difficulty dealing with the abstract - let's discuss particular cases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a type of painting, drawing, or sculpture that uses shapes, lines, and colour in a way that does not try to represent the appearance of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "abstract art",
          "an abstract painter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short form of a speech, article, book, etc., giving only the most important facts or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a section at the end of the magazine that includes abstracts of recent articles/books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painting that uses shapes, lines, and colour in a way that does not try to represent the appearance of people or things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider something in a general way or make a general judgment after looking at particular details:",
        "examples": [
          "Most interviewees focus on their own experience and do not generalize or abstract the situation.",
          "A general rule is arrived at by abstracting from the data."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or separate someone or something from a place or context (= the situation, facts, words, etc. that exist around something):",
        "examples": [
          "abstract someone from something It was impossible to abstract children from their social environment with all its dangers.",
          "abstract something from something Relevant information was abstracted from the database or from medical records."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a summary or abstract (= a short description giving the most important ideas) of something:",
        "examples": [
          "If you find an article you think should be abstracted in our journal, submit it for consideration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing as an idea, feeling, or quality, not as a material object:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Humanity\" is an abstract idea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a statement, argument, or discussion is abstract, it is general and not based on particular examples.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A painting, drawing, or sculpture is described as abstract if it tries to represent the qualities of objects or people but does not show their outer appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "abstract art"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a few sentences that give the main ideas in an article or a scientific paper",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing as an idea, feeling, or quality, not as a material object:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Satisfaction\" is difficult to measure as it is an abstract concept."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shortened form of a speech, article, book, etc., giving the most important facts or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a section at the end of the magazine which includes abstracts of recent articles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abstraction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of existing as or representing an idea, a feeling, etc. and not a material object, or something that has this quality:",
        "examples": [
          "They discuss the issue of realism versus abstraction in sculpture.",
          "Actual black holes have been found: they are no longer mathematical abstractions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being very general and not based on real examples, or something that has this quality:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always talking in abstractions.",
          "He has a tendency towards abstraction and pretentiousness which weakens his argument."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of removing or separating something from a place or context (= the situation, facts, words, etc. that exist around something), or something that is removed like this:",
        "examples": [
          "Water abstraction from rivers is increasing, due to the rise in demand and increasing population density in the region.",
          "The quality rating is a statistical abstraction from various data sources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea that develops by looking at or thinking about a number of different things",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "absurd": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stupid and unreasonable, or silly in a humorous way:",
        "examples": [
          "What an absurd thing to say!",
          "Don't be so absurd! Of course I want you to come.",
          "It's an absurd situation - neither of them will talk to the other.",
          "Do I look absurd in this hat?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things that happen that are stupid or unreasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole situation borders on the absurd.",
          "She has a keen sense of the absurd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ridiculous or completely unreasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It is absurd for the council to cut taxes without proposing another way to raise money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "absurdity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being stupid and unreasonable, or silly in a humorous way:",
        "examples": [
          "Standing there naked, I was suddenly struck by the absurdity of the situation.",
          "We laughed about the absurdity of the idea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is stupid or unreasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "There are all sorts of absurdities in the proposal.",
          "The play pokes fun at the absurdities of life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "absurdly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a stupid or unreasonable way, or to an unreasonable degree:",
        "examples": [
          "You're behaving absurdly.",
          "It was absurdly expensive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abundance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which there is more than enough of something:",
        "examples": [
          "an abundance of There was an abundance of food at the wedding.",
          "in abundance This team has talent in abundance.",
          "The area has an abundance of lakes, rivers, and streams to fish in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of having what you want in life, for example, love, happiness, or career success:",
        "examples": [
          "I am trying to manifest abundance in all areas of my life.",
          "Incorporating affirmations into your morning routine sets the tone for a day filled with prosperity and abundance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount that is more than enough:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We all seem to have an abundance of those plastic grocery bags.",
          "[ U ] Grapes and olives grow in abundance in the valley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level of a particular element in the outer layer of the earth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "abundant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "more than enough:",
        "examples": [
          "an abundant supply of food",
          "There is abundant evidence that cars have a harmful effect on the environment.",
          "Cheap consumer goods are abundant (= exist in large amounts) in this part of the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more than enough; a lot of:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a region with abundant natural resources."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abundantly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in large quantities or amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The plant grows abundantly in woodland.",
          "We all ate abundantly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "abundantly clear You've made your feelings abundantly clear.",
          "Liam Brown is an abundantly talented writer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very:",
        "examples": [
          "The solution to the problem seemed abundantly clear."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abuse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "She is continually abusing her position/authority by getting other people to do things for her.",
          "I never expected that he would abuse the trust I placed in him.",
          "He fears that his brother may be abusing alcohol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone cruelly or violently:",
        "examples": [
          "sexually abuse The therapist works with children who have been sexually abused.",
          "physically abuse The dog showed signs of being physically abused.",
          "Men who abuse their partners are good at portraying themselves as the real victims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to someone rudely or cruelly:",
        "examples": [
          "verbally abuse The athlete was being verbally abused by a drunk fan in the crowd.",
          "The crowd started abusing him after he failed to save a goal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of something in a way that is harmful or morally wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "abuse of power The investigation revealed abuses of power committed by the governor's office.",
          "alcohol abuse The actress disclosed that she was seeking treatment for alcohol abuse.",
          "drug abuse Chronic drug abuse can lead to gradual brain damage.",
          "substance abuse He had struggled with substance abuse for much of his life.",
          "It was an abuse of her kindness to keep asking Ms Lawson for favours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cruel, violent, or unfair treatment of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "child abuse She claimed to have been a victim of child abuse.",
          "physical abuse She endured physical abuse (= bad treatment) from her stepfather.",
          "sexual abuse He was arrested for the sexual abuse of a minor.",
          "The nasty way he treats his colleagues borders on abuse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude and offensive words said to another person:",
        "examples": [
          "verbal abuse He had apparently experienced a lot of verbal abuse from his co-workers.",
          "torrent of abuse They hurled/unleashed a torrent of abuse at the actors (= they said a lot of rude and offensive things to the actors).",
          "term of abuse \"Idiot!\" is a term of abuse (= an insulting expression).",
          "I was astonished at the stream of abuse coming from his lips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad or cruel treatment of a person or animal, or the use of something in an unsuitable or wrong way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The rescued dogs had been victims of physical abuse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat a person or animal badly or cruelly, or to use something in the wrong way:",
        "examples": [
          "He was always welcome but he never abused the privilege by visiting us too often."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a person uses something in a bad or wrong way, especially for their own advantage or pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "The former president has been accused of corruption and abuse of power.",
          "The politician employs his two sons to work in his office at taxpayers' expense, which critics say is an abuse of his position.",
          "The CEO was fined for market abuse after encouraging his friends to buy shares before the takeover was announced publicly.",
          "Employees are routinely tested for drug and alcohol abuse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude and offensive words said to another person:",
        "examples": [
          "He claimed he had received verbal abuse from his co-workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something in a bad or wrong way, especially for your own advantage or pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "The Chief Executive is accused of abusing his position by advising family members when to buy and sell shares.",
          "Workers found to be abusing drugs or alcohol will be offered help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use rude and offensive words to another person:",
        "examples": [
          "Striking workers abused colleagues who continued to go into work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abused": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "She is continually abusing her position/authority by getting other people to do things for her.",
          "I never expected that he would abuse the trust I placed in him.",
          "He fears that his brother may be abusing alcohol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone cruelly or violently:",
        "examples": [
          "sexually abuse The therapist works with children who have been sexually abused.",
          "physically abuse The dog showed signs of being physically abused.",
          "Men who abuse their partners are good at portraying themselves as the real victims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to someone rudely or cruelly:",
        "examples": [
          "verbally abuse The athlete was being verbally abused by a drunk fan in the crowd.",
          "The crowd started abusing him after he failed to save a goal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abuser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who treats another person in a cruel, violent, or unfair way:",
        "examples": [
          "a child abuser",
          "Both women testified against their alleged abuser.",
          "They have begun to track down human rights abusers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who uses something in a way that is harmful or morally wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "a drug/solvent abuser",
          "He is a reformed cocaine abuser."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abuses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "She is continually abusing her position/authority by getting other people to do things for her.",
          "I never expected that he would abuse the trust I placed in him.",
          "He fears that his brother may be abusing alcohol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone cruelly or violently:",
        "examples": [
          "sexually abuse The therapist works with children who have been sexually abused.",
          "physically abuse The dog showed signs of being physically abused.",
          "Men who abuse their partners are good at portraying themselves as the real victims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to someone rudely or cruelly:",
        "examples": [
          "verbally abuse The athlete was being verbally abused by a drunk fan in the crowd.",
          "The crowd started abusing him after he failed to save a goal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of something in a way that is harmful or morally wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "abuse of power The investigation revealed abuses of power committed by the governor's office.",
          "alcohol abuse The actress disclosed that she was seeking treatment for alcohol abuse.",
          "drug abuse Chronic drug abuse can lead to gradual brain damage.",
          "substance abuse He had struggled with substance abuse for much of his life.",
          "It was an abuse of her kindness to keep asking Ms Lawson for favours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cruel, violent, or unfair treatment of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "child abuse She claimed to have been a victim of child abuse.",
          "physical abuse She endured physical abuse (= bad treatment) from her stepfather.",
          "sexual abuse He was arrested for the sexual abuse of a minor.",
          "The nasty way he treats his colleagues borders on abuse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude and offensive words said to another person:",
        "examples": [
          "verbal abuse He had apparently experienced a lot of verbal abuse from his co-workers.",
          "torrent of abuse They hurled/unleashed a torrent of abuse at the actors (= they said a lot of rude and offensive things to the actors).",
          "term of abuse \"Idiot!\" is a term of abuse (= an insulting expression).",
          "I was astonished at the stream of abuse coming from his lips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad or cruel treatment of a person or animal, or the use of something in an unsuitable or wrong way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The rescued dogs had been victims of physical abuse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat a person or animal badly or cruelly, or to use something in the wrong way:",
        "examples": [
          "He was always welcome but he never abused the privilege by visiting us too often."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a person uses something in a bad or wrong way, especially for their own advantage or pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "The former president has been accused of corruption and abuse of power.",
          "The politician employs his two sons to work in his office at taxpayers' expense, which critics say is an abuse of his position.",
          "The CEO was fined for market abuse after encouraging his friends to buy shares before the takeover was announced publicly.",
          "Employees are routinely tested for drug and alcohol abuse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude and offensive words said to another person:",
        "examples": [
          "He claimed he had received verbal abuse from his co-workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something in a bad or wrong way, especially for your own advantage or pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "The Chief Executive is accused of abusing his position by advising family members when to buy and sell shares.",
          "Workers found to be abusing drugs or alcohol will be offered help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use rude and offensive words to another person:",
        "examples": [
          "Striking workers abused colleagues who continued to go into work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abusing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "She is continually abusing her position/authority by getting other people to do things for her.",
          "I never expected that he would abuse the trust I placed in him.",
          "He fears that his brother may be abusing alcohol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone cruelly or violently:",
        "examples": [
          "sexually abuse The therapist works with children who have been sexually abused.",
          "physically abuse The dog showed signs of being physically abused.",
          "Men who abuse their partners are good at portraying themselves as the real victims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to someone rudely or cruelly:",
        "examples": [
          "verbally abuse The athlete was being verbally abused by a drunk fan in the crowd.",
          "The crowd started abusing him after he failed to save a goal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abusive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using rude and offensive words:",
        "examples": [
          "an abusive letter/phone call",
          "He was apparently abusive to the flight attendants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using physical violence or emotional cruelty:",
        "examples": [
          "After many years in an abusive relationship, she left her husband.",
          "The coach was found guilty of being abusive to young children in his care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "treating someone badly or cruelly, esp. physically:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a very strict parent, but never abusive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using rude and offensive words:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sacked for sending an abusive email to a colleague.",
          "abusive calls/comments/language"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving bad or wrong use of something or treatment of someone, especially for your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "The former chairman was found guilty of abusive practices and banned from buying or selling shares.",
          "Workers complained of abusive conditions, where they were forced to work 18 hours a day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abysmal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "abysmal working conditions",
          "The food was abysmal.",
          "The standard of the students' work is abysmal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very deep:",
        "examples": [
          "titanic heights and abysmal depths"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "This experiment could help a lot of people, or it could be an abysmal failure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "abyss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very deep hole that seems to have no bottom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation that brings trouble or destruction:",
        "examples": [
          "The country is sinking/plunging into an abyss of violence and lawlessness.",
          "She found herself on the edge of an abyss."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ac": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for alternating current: electrical current that regularly changes the direction in which it flows",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for academic institution: used in internet addresses that belong to academic institutions such as universities:",
        "examples": [
          "www.cam.ac.uk"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "academia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of society, especially universities, that is connected with studying and thinking, or the activity or job of studying:",
        "examples": [
          "A graduate of law, he had spent his life in academia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the teaching, studying, and scientific work that happens in colleges and universities:",
        "examples": [
          "experts from industry, academia, and the government"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "academic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to schools, colleges, and universities, or connected with studying and thinking, not with practical skills:",
        "examples": [
          "academic subjects/qualifications/books",
          "an academic institution",
          "academic standards"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who is clever and enjoys studying:",
        "examples": [
          "I was never a particularly academic child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on ideas and theories and not related to practical effects in real life:",
        "examples": [
          "a purely academic argument/question"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who teaches at a college, or who studies as part of their job",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the subjects that you study in high school or college:",
        "examples": [
          "Her son seems to prefer sports over academics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to schools, esp. colleges and universities, or connected with studying and thinking and not with useful skills",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not important because it is based only on possibilities:",
        "examples": [
          "Which diamond ring you like more is purely academic, because I can’t afford either one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who teaches in a college or university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to schools, colleges, and universities, or connected with studying and thinking rather than practical skills:",
        "examples": [
          "Employers nowadays are more interested in candidates' abilities and personality rather than just academic qualifications.",
          "Some complain that the poor writing skills of younger staff shows a fall in academic standards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "interested in studying and successful at school work:",
        "examples": [
          "Like many entrepreneurs, he was not particularly academic at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who teaches at a college, or who studies as part of their job:",
        "examples": [
          "The research company was founded by a group of academics from Stockholm University."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "academics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the subjects that you study in high school or college:",
        "examples": [
          "Her son seems to prefer sports over academics.",
          "Early intervention leads to better outcomes in academics and social skills.",
          "Our curriculum isn't only focused on academics but also on preparing students for their working lives",
          "He found it difficult to balance academics with his place on the hockey team.",
          "We need to get more data on the impact of athletic programs on academics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the subjects that you study in high school or college",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "academy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organization intended to protect and develop an art, science, language, etc., or a school that teaches a particular subject or trains people for a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "a military/police academy",
          "the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a sports club that trains young players who might one day become part of the first team (= a sports club's best team):",
        "examples": [
          "youth academy The youth academy starts training talented young players from the age of eight.",
          "The club's academy offered players from disadvantaged backgrounds discounts on new equipment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a school in the UK that is not controlled by the local authority and receives its money directly from the central government",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a school that teaches a particular subject or trains people for a particular job, or an organization that supports art, literature, or science:",
        "examples": [
          "a military/police academy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accelerate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When a vehicle or its driver accelerates, the speed of the vehicle increases:",
        "examples": [
          "I accelerated to overtake the bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or object accelerates, he, she, or it goes faster.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen or make something happen sooner or faster:",
        "examples": [
          "Inflation is likely to accelerate this year, adding further upward pressure on interest rates.",
          "They use special chemicals to accelerate the growth of crops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move more quickly, or to make something happen faster or sooner:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He stepped on the gas and accelerated rapidly to pass a car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something, esp. a process or a very small piece of matter, move faster",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go faster or make something go faster:",
        "examples": [
          "The car can accelerate to 60 miles per hour in just 6 seconds.",
          "Inflation is likely to accelerate this year, adding further upward pressure on interest rates.",
          "They use chemical treatments to accelerate the growth of crops."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accelerated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "faster than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to start moving at an accelerated pace if we are going to hit the deadline.",
          "accelerated change/development/growth"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accelerates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When a vehicle or its driver accelerates, the speed of the vehicle increases:",
        "examples": [
          "I accelerated to overtake the bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or object accelerates, he, she, or it goes faster.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen or make something happen sooner or faster:",
        "examples": [
          "Inflation is likely to accelerate this year, adding further upward pressure on interest rates.",
          "They use special chemicals to accelerate the growth of crops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move more quickly, or to make something happen faster or sooner:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He stepped on the gas and accelerated rapidly to pass a car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something, esp. a process or a very small piece of matter, move faster",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go faster or make something go faster:",
        "examples": [
          "The car can accelerate to 60 miles per hour in just 6 seconds.",
          "Inflation is likely to accelerate this year, adding further upward pressure on interest rates.",
          "They use chemical treatments to accelerate the growth of crops."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accelerating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "becoming faster:",
        "examples": [
          "at an accelerating pace Since the crash, the value of the currency has been falling at an accelerating pace.",
          "at an accelerating rate Arctic Ocean ice is shrinking at an accelerating rate.",
          "With greater global mobility of people and trade goods, the spread of disease is an accelerating process."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acceleration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the increase in something's speed, or its ability to go faster:",
        "examples": [
          "An older car will have poor acceleration.",
          "High winds significantly hampered the plane's acceleration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the increase in the speed at which something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The acceleration in the decline of manufacturing industry began several years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rate of change in the speed of something over time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rate at which something moves more quickly or happens faster or sooner:",
        "examples": [
          "The car has good acceleration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in the speed or rate of something:",
        "examples": [
          "an acceleration in sth There has been a rapid acceleration in the rate of growth of new orders.",
          "a rapid/sharp/steady acceleration The sharp acceleration of inflation is hitting consumers hard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accelerator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the pedal (= a part that you push with your foot) in a vehicle that makes it go faster",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in physics, a machine that makes particles (= small pieces of matter) move very fast",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or plan that helps new companies or organizations to grow quickly and become successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Start-up accelerators have become increasingly popular elements of the regional growth infrastructure.",
          "Accelerator programmes are a relatively new way of supporting start-ups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is added to other substances to speed up a chemical reaction",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used to accelerate very small pieces of nuclear material for scientific experiments",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pedal (= part worked with the foot) in a car that makes the car go faster when pressed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes a process happen or makes something progress more quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Good companies use technology as an accelerator of momentum.",
          "In the postwar period, governments saw co-operatives as an economic accelerator.",
          "Accelerators offer you a way to pay off your mortgage sooner by increasing the number or amount of payments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the principle that investment increases as demand increases, but by greater amounts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen or progress more quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "This company needs someone who can put their foot on the accelerator with our excellent new products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen or progress more slowly:",
        "examples": [
          "Insurers are taking their foot off the accelerator in anticipation of a softer market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way in which people in a particular area, country, or social group pronounce words:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got a strong southern/Boston accent.",
          "She's French but she speaks with an impeccable English accent.",
          "He speaks with a broad/heavy/strong/thick Yorkshire accent.",
          "I thought I could detect a slight Canadian accent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark written or printed over a letter to show you how to pronounce it:",
        "examples": [
          "a grave accent",
          "There's an acute accent on the e of \"café\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special emphasis given to a particular syllable in a word, word in a sentence, or note in a set of musical notes:",
        "examples": [
          "The accent falls on the final syllable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great importance is given to a particular thing or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "This season the accent is definitely on long, flowing, romantic clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to emphasize something:",
        "examples": [
          "In any advertising campaign, you must accent the areas where your product is better than the competition.",
          "specialized Accent the first note of every bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which people in a particular area or country pronounce words:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke with a slight southern accent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An accent is also a mark written or printed over a letter to show how to pronounce it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special emphasis given to a syllable in a word or to a word in a sentence:",
        "examples": [
          "In the word \"government,\" the accent is on the first syllable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give special emphasis to a syllable in a word or to a word in a sentence:",
        "examples": [
          "In Spanish, you usually accent the next-to-last syllable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way in which people in a particular area, country, or social group pronounce words:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got a strong southern/Boston accent.",
          "She's French but she speaks with an impeccable English accent.",
          "He speaks with a broad/heavy/strong/thick Yorkshire accent.",
          "I thought I could detect a slight Canadian accent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark written or printed over a letter to show you how to pronounce it:",
        "examples": [
          "a grave accent",
          "There's an acute accent on the e of \"café\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special emphasis given to a particular syllable in a word, word in a sentence, or note in a set of musical notes:",
        "examples": [
          "The accent falls on the final syllable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great importance is given to a particular thing or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "This season the accent is definitely on long, flowing, romantic clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to emphasize something:",
        "examples": [
          "In any advertising campaign, you must accent the areas where your product is better than the competition.",
          "specialized Accent the first note of every bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which people in a particular area or country pronounce words:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke with a slight southern accent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An accent is also a mark written or printed over a letter to show how to pronounce it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special emphasis given to a syllable in a word or to a word in a sentence:",
        "examples": [
          "In the word \"government,\" the accent is on the first syllable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give special emphasis to a syllable in a word or to a word in a sentence:",
        "examples": [
          "In Spanish, you usually accent the next-to-last syllable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accentuate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to emphasize a particular feature of something or to make something more noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "Her dress was tightly belted, accentuating the slimness of her waist.",
          "The new policy only serves to accentuate the inadequacy of help for the homeless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to emphasize a particular feature of something or to make something more noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "The short black dress accentuated her slenderness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accept": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to agree to take something:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you accept credit cards?",
          "She was in Mumbai to accept an award for her latest novel.",
          "I offered her an apology, but she wouldn't accept it.",
          "I accept full responsibility for the failure of the plan.",
          "The new coffee machines will accept coins of any denomination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say yes to an offer or invitation:",
        "examples": [
          "We've offered her the job, but I don't know whether she'll accept it.",
          "I've just accepted an invitation to the opening-night party.",
          "I've been invited to their wedding but I haven't decided whether to accept."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider something or someone as satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "The manuscript was accepted for publication last week.",
          "She was accepted as a full member of the society.",
          "His fellow workers refused to accept him (= to include him as one of their group)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "The police refused to accept her version of the story.",
          "He still hasn't accepted the situation (= realized that he cannot change it).",
          "[ + that ] I can't accept that there's nothing we can do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to take something, or to consider something as satisfactory, reasonable, or true:",
        "examples": [
          "She accepted the job offer.",
          "He was accused of accepting bribes.",
          "Do you accept credit cards?",
          "He refuses to accept the fact that he could be wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you accept an offer or an invitation, you say yes to it:",
        "examples": [
          "We accepted an invitation to visit China."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To accept is also to allow someone to become a member of an organization or group:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accepted by three colleges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To accept is also to consider someone as now belonging to your group as an equal:",
        "examples": [
          "She never felt accepted by the other girls in her sorority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to take something:",
        "examples": [
          "accept a cheque/credit card/cash Do you accept credit cards?",
          "accept a booking/order Your order has been accepted and will be processed within 48 hours.",
          "The buyer may refuse to accept the goods if they do not comply with the contract.",
          "Please accept my apology for our mistake.",
          "I accept full responsibility for the failure of the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say yes to an offer or invitation:",
        "examples": [
          "accept an offer/job/position We've offered her the job, but I don't know whether she'll accept.",
          "Almost 80% of policyholders voted to accept the deal.",
          "I've accepted an invitation to speak at the conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider something or someone as satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "accept sb/sth as sth We are pleased to announce that we have been accepted as a full member of the Association of Consultant Engineers.",
          "accept sth for sth The design has been accepted for production."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to provide insurance for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The decision by insurance underwriters to accept the risk demonstrates the strength of his case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to pay a bill of exchange",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "acceptable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "satisfactory and able to be agreed to or approved of:",
        "examples": [
          "Clearly we need to come to an arrangement that is acceptable to both parties.",
          "So what is an acceptable level of radiation?",
          "This kind of attitude is simply not acceptable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "just good enough, but not very good:",
        "examples": [
          "Her performance was acceptable, but not stunning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "satisfactory; good enough:",
        "examples": [
          "An offer that is acceptable to the union leaders might still be voted down by the union members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If behavior is acceptable, it is considered to be within the range of behavior that is permitted and is not disapproved:",
        "examples": [
          "In those days, it was not acceptable for men to wear shirts without ties."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acceptance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "general agreement that something is satisfactory or right, or that someone should be included in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "gain acceptance The idea rapidly gained acceptance (= became approved of) in political circles.",
          "The party marked his acceptance into the community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of agreeing to an offer, plan, or invitation:",
        "examples": [
          "Her acceptance of the award was very controversial.",
          "an acceptance speech"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of accepting a difficult or unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "His attitude to his children's behaviour is one of resigned acceptance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Acceptance of an offer or an invitation means that you say yes to it:",
        "examples": [
          "The White House indicated its acceptance of the offer to visit Russia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Acceptance of a person is the act of agreeing to that person’s becoming a member of an organization or group, or to that person’s belonging to your group as an equal.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of agreeing to something such as an offer or invitation:",
        "examples": [
          "The board has recommended acceptance of the offer.",
          "On acceptance of the proposal, a draft agreement will be sent to both parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of formally agreeing to buy or sell goods at a particular price or to use something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "We will confirm acceptance of your order by email.",
          "A formal letter of acceptance is sent to the successful supplier.",
          "Placing of an order constitutes acceptance of our terms and conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willingness of people to use a new product or service or to believe a new idea:",
        "examples": [
          "gain/find/win acceptance These devices are gaining acceptance within the marketplace.",
          "consumer/customer/public acceptance The project aims to assess consumer acceptance of GM foods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement by a shareholder to sell their shares to another company during a takeover:",
        "examples": [
          "The bidding company has received acceptances in respect of 73.27% of the issued shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of agreeing to pay a bill of exchange (= a written order to pay someone a particular amount of money) by writing your name on the document, or the document itself:",
        "examples": [
          "In essence, an acceptance is a promise to pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement or contract between an insurance company and a customer to provide insurance:",
        "examples": [
          "This life insurance plan offers guaranteed acceptance for the over 50s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "approval of a new machine, computer system, etc. after testing it to check that it works correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "A number of acceptance tests were performed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accepted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "generally agreed to be satisfactory or right:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Speed bump\" now seems to be the generally accepted term for those ridges in the road that slow traffic down."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accepting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "willing to allow or approve of something or someone, or to consider something as normal:",
        "examples": [
          "They found the locals to be generally accepting of their religion.",
          "I feel truly safe here. The people are very accepting and non-judgmental."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accepts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to agree to take something:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you accept credit cards?",
          "She was in Mumbai to accept an award for her latest novel.",
          "I offered her an apology, but she wouldn't accept it.",
          "I accept full responsibility for the failure of the plan.",
          "The new coffee machines will accept coins of any denomination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say yes to an offer or invitation:",
        "examples": [
          "We've offered her the job, but I don't know whether she'll accept it.",
          "I've just accepted an invitation to the opening-night party.",
          "I've been invited to their wedding but I haven't decided whether to accept."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider something or someone as satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "The manuscript was accepted for publication last week.",
          "She was accepted as a full member of the society.",
          "His fellow workers refused to accept him (= to include him as one of their group)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "The police refused to accept her version of the story.",
          "He still hasn't accepted the situation (= realized that he cannot change it).",
          "[ + that ] I can't accept that there's nothing we can do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to take something, or to consider something as satisfactory, reasonable, or true:",
        "examples": [
          "She accepted the job offer.",
          "He was accused of accepting bribes.",
          "Do you accept credit cards?",
          "He refuses to accept the fact that he could be wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you accept an offer or an invitation, you say yes to it:",
        "examples": [
          "We accepted an invitation to visit China."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To accept is also to allow someone to become a member of an organization or group:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accepted by three colleges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To accept is also to consider someone as now belonging to your group as an equal:",
        "examples": [
          "She never felt accepted by the other girls in her sorority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to take something:",
        "examples": [
          "accept a cheque/credit card/cash Do you accept credit cards?",
          "accept a booking/order Your order has been accepted and will be processed within 48 hours.",
          "The buyer may refuse to accept the goods if they do not comply with the contract.",
          "Please accept my apology for our mistake.",
          "I accept full responsibility for the failure of the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say yes to an offer or invitation:",
        "examples": [
          "accept an offer/job/position We've offered her the job, but I don't know whether she'll accept.",
          "Almost 80% of policyholders voted to accept the deal.",
          "I've accepted an invitation to speak at the conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider something or someone as satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "accept sb/sth as sth We are pleased to announce that we have been accepted as a full member of the Association of Consultant Engineers.",
          "accept sth for sth The design has been accepted for production."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to provide insurance for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The decision by insurance underwriters to accept the risk demonstrates the strength of his case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to pay a bill of exchange",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "access": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the method or possibility of getting near to a place or person:",
        "examples": [
          "The only access to the village is by boat.",
          "The main access to (= entrance to) the building is at the side.",
          "The children's father was refused access to them at any time (= refused official permission to see them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right or opportunity to use or look at something:",
        "examples": [
          "The system has been designed to give the user quick and easy access to the required information.",
          "gain access to We were able to gain access to the safe.",
          "have access to Hackers had complete access to the company files."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to get to or get inside a place:",
        "examples": [
          "It is too difficult for anyone using a wheelchair to access the building.",
          "Students need a card to access restricted areas such as residences and labs.",
          "The basement room is accessed from outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to use or obtain something such as a service:",
        "examples": [
          "Older people may have difficulty accessing medical services.",
          "It needs to be easier for small businesses to access government resources and advice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open a computer file, a website, etc. in order to look at or change information in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Most people use their phones to access the internet.",
          "You have to enter a password to access the database.",
          "A hacker remotely accessed the company's servers (= was able to look at information stored on the company's servers using a computer located in a different place)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the method or way of approaching a place or person, or the right to use or look at something:",
        "examples": [
          "Without an official pass, the guards will deny you access to (= will not let you enter) the courthouse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Access to something can also mean the opportunity or ability to use it:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the families do not have access to health care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get information, esp. when using a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "People now can access information from the Internet as never before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right or opportunity to use or receive something:",
        "examples": [
          "get/have/provide access to sth Community radio stations have access to public funding.",
          "Everyone is entitled to fair access to employment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right or ability to look at documents and information:",
        "examples": [
          "allow/grant/give sb access to sth She was granted access to the official archives.",
          "gain access to sth You can gain access to your records via this website.",
          "deny/restrict access to sth They planned to restrict access to their website content with the use of a subscription system.",
          "Merchants have online access to their product data.",
          "Auditors have unrestricted access to all records."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to use a system such as the internet, or the way in which you can do this:",
        "examples": [
          "access to sth Do you have access to the internet?",
          "Business travellers expect free internet access.",
          "broadband/wireless access"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the method or possibility of getting to or entering a place:",
        "examples": [
          "access to sth The site has easy access to the motorway.",
          "The premises are equipped for disabled access."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right or ability to buy and sell goods in a particular country or market:",
        "examples": [
          "access to sth Our website gives us access to global markets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to use a bank account, or to remove money from a bank account or an investment:",
        "examples": [
          "access to sth Some accounts allow instant access to your savings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal right to see your child or children, or other family member, especially after a divorce:",
        "examples": [
          "access to sb Many fathers go to court to seek access to their children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open a computer file or to use a computer system such as the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Many users now access the internet via their mobile phones.",
          "I can access my email remotely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at a bank account, and be able to move money into or out of it:",
        "examples": [
          "You can access your account online or by phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to get or use something, especially a service:",
        "examples": [
          "We advise staff on how to access appropriate training."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accessed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to get to or get inside a place:",
        "examples": [
          "It is too difficult for anyone using a wheelchair to access the building.",
          "Students need a card to access restricted areas such as residences and labs.",
          "The basement room is accessed from outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to use or obtain something such as a service:",
        "examples": [
          "Older people may have difficulty accessing medical services.",
          "It needs to be easier for small businesses to access government resources and advice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open a computer file, a website, etc. in order to look at or change information in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Most people use their phones to access the internet.",
          "You have to enter a password to access the database.",
          "A hacker remotely accessed the company's servers (= was able to look at information stored on the company's servers using a computer located in a different place)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accessible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be reached or easily obtained :",
        "examples": [
          "The resort is easily accessible by road, rail, and air.",
          "The building has fast internet accessible to subscribers.",
          "The problem with some of these drugs is that they are so very accessible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be entered or used by everyone, including people who use a wheelchair, people who are blind, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They agreed to build more affordable and accessible housing.",
          "All the toilets are fully accessible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy to understand or enjoy:",
        "examples": [
          "Lea Anderson is a choreographer who believes in making dance accessible.",
          "Covent Garden has made some attempt to make opera accessible to a wider public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the end of words to mean that something can be reached or obtained in a particular way or by a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "handicapped-accessible The facility is handicapped-accesible, with a ramp leading to the entrance.",
          "wheelchair-accessible The stadium currently has 90 wheelchair-accessible seats.",
          "Computer-accessible medical records avoid paper waste and save time.",
          "The device has two front-accessible USB ports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "possible to approach, enter, or use:",
        "examples": [
          "The island is accessible only by ferry.",
          "Public areas and buildings are now more accessible to people with disabilities.",
          "By using more illustrations, he made the magazine more accessible to the public (= easier to understand)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be easily got or used:",
        "examples": [
          "be accessible to sb The website is accessible to all users."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be reached or entered:",
        "examples": [
          "The studios are fully accessible to people with disabilities.",
          "Our building is wheelchair accessible.",
          "to be accessible by car/road/public transport"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "The material is accessible and does not require specialist knowledge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a person is accessible, they are willing to see people and are friendly and easy to talk to:",
        "examples": [
          "You will find all our staff friendly and accessible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accessing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to get to or get inside a place:",
        "examples": [
          "It is too difficult for anyone using a wheelchair to access the building.",
          "Students need a card to access restricted areas such as residences and labs.",
          "The basement room is accessed from outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to use or obtain something such as a service:",
        "examples": [
          "Older people may have difficulty accessing medical services.",
          "It needs to be easier for small businesses to access government resources and advice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open a computer file, a website, etc. in order to look at or change information in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Most people use their phones to access the internet.",
          "You have to enter a password to access the database.",
          "A hacker remotely accessed the company's servers (= was able to look at information stored on the company's servers using a computer located in a different place)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accessories": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something added to a machine or to clothing that has a useful or decorative purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "fashion accessory Sunglasses are much more than a fashion accessory.",
          "She wore a green wool suit with matching accessories (= shoes, hat, bag, etc.).",
          "Accessories for the top-of-the-range car include leather upholstery, electric windows, and a sunroof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps another person to commit a crime but does not take part in it:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with being an accessory to murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps someone after that person has committed a crime, for example by hiding them from the police:",
        "examples": [
          "She was charged with being an accessory after the fact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps in the preparation of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "The person who gave him the gun was an accessory before the fact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something extra that improves or completes the thing it is added to:",
        "examples": [
          "We sell plants, seeds, fertilizer, and gardening accessories, such as tools and gloves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps another person to commit a crime but does not take part in it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something extra that improves or completes the thing it is added to:",
        "examples": [
          "The store also sells computer accessories, such as cables, batteries, and webcams.",
          "These accessories are designed to enhance driver comfort.",
          "a range of women's fashion accessories",
          "bathroom/home/kitchen accessories",
          "car/cell phone accessories"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who helps another person to commit a crime but does not take part in it:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged as an accessory to murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps a person after they have committed a crime, for example by hiding them from the police",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps in the preparation of a crime",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "accessory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something added to a machine or to clothing that has a useful or decorative purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "fashion accessory Sunglasses are much more than a fashion accessory.",
          "She wore a green wool suit with matching accessories (= shoes, hat, bag, etc.).",
          "Accessories for the top-of-the-range car include leather upholstery, electric windows, and a sunroof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps another person to commit a crime but does not take part in it:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with being an accessory to murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps someone after that person has committed a crime, for example by hiding them from the police:",
        "examples": [
          "She was charged with being an accessory after the fact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps in the preparation of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "The person who gave him the gun was an accessory before the fact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something extra that improves or completes the thing it is added to:",
        "examples": [
          "We sell plants, seeds, fertilizer, and gardening accessories, such as tools and gloves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps another person to commit a crime but does not take part in it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something extra that improves or completes the thing it is added to:",
        "examples": [
          "The store also sells computer accessories, such as cables, batteries, and webcams.",
          "These accessories are designed to enhance driver comfort.",
          "a range of women's fashion accessories",
          "bathroom/home/kitchen accessories",
          "car/cell phone accessories"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who helps another person to commit a crime but does not take part in it:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged as an accessory to murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps a person after they have committed a crime, for example by hiding them from the police",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps in the preparation of a crime",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "accident": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something bad that happens that is not expected or intended and that often damages something or injures someone:",
        "examples": [
          "have an accident Josh had an accident and spilled water all over his work.",
          "involved in an accident The lorry had been involved in an accident.",
          "The sign was damaged in an accident.",
          "She was injured in a car/road accident (= when one car hit another)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happens by chance, without anyone intending or planning it:",
        "examples": [
          "accident of birth Social status is often merely an accident of birth (= caused by whether people are born rich, poor, etc.).",
          "I like to think it is not an accident that hidden in the word \"created\" are the letters R-E-A-D.",
          "He became president by an accident of history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event not intended by anyone but which has the result of injuring someone or damaging something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was killed in an automobile accident at the age of 21."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s no accident that (= There are reasons that explain why) she was chosen to be a member of the most powerful committee in Congress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accidental": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or existing by chance:",
        "examples": [
          "Reports suggest that eleven soldiers were killed by accidental fire from their own side.",
          "The site was located after the accidental discovery of bones in a field.",
          "He plays a naive salesman who becomes an accidental hero by saving a child's life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign showing that there is a temporary change from the key signature (= the set of musical notes that should normally be played for a particular piece of music)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bird that is found in a place where birds of its type are not usually found :",
        "examples": [
          "You may spot accidentals driven in by the stormy weather."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accidentally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "by chance or by mistake:",
        "examples": [
          "I accidentally knocked a glass over."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accidents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something bad that happens that is not expected or intended and that often damages something or injures someone:",
        "examples": [
          "have an accident Josh had an accident and spilled water all over his work.",
          "involved in an accident The lorry had been involved in an accident.",
          "The sign was damaged in an accident.",
          "She was injured in a car/road accident (= when one car hit another)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happens by chance, without anyone intending or planning it:",
        "examples": [
          "accident of birth Social status is often merely an accident of birth (= caused by whether people are born rich, poor, etc.).",
          "I like to think it is not an accident that hidden in the word \"created\" are the letters R-E-A-D.",
          "He became president by an accident of history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event not intended by anyone but which has the result of injuring someone or damaging something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was killed in an automobile accident at the age of 21."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s no accident that (= There are reasons that explain why) she was chosen to be a member of the most powerful committee in Congress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acclaim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "public approval and praise:",
        "examples": [
          "critical acclaim Despite the critical acclaim, the novel did not sell well.",
          "to great acclaim Her first novel was published to great acclaim in 2018.",
          "Hamlet was played by Ion Caramitrou to rapturous acclaim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give public approval and praise:",
        "examples": [
          "widely acclaimed She was widely acclaimed for her contribution to the discovery.",
          "She is being acclaimed (= publicly recognized) as the greatest dancer of her generation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "enthusiastic approval and praise:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite critical acclaim, the TV show always ran third in the ratings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to elect someone without opposition:",
        "examples": [
          "Marion was acclaimed president of the club."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acclimate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change to suit different conditions of life, weather, etc., or to make someone or something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Teachers begin acclimating young students to new learning technologies in a simple way.",
          "acclimate to It can be difficult to acclimate to such extreme elevations.",
          "Apparently the zoo animals had become acclimated to the crowd noise and were no longer startled by it.",
          "Gradually acclimate yourself to working out in the heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change to suit different conditions of life, or to cause someone to change to suit conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Apparently the zoo animals had become acclimated to the crowd noise and were no longer startled by it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acclimatize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change to suit different conditions of life, weather, etc., or to make someone or something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "acclimatize to The defending champion has acclimatized to the 30°C sunshine by spending the past month in Florida.",
          "More time will be needed for the troops and equipment to become acclimatised to desert conditions.",
          "\"Why is it that it rains all the time in England?\" \"Don't worry - you'll soon acclimatise.\"",
          "We found it impossible to acclimatize ourselves to the new working conditions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accolades": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "praise and approval:",
        "examples": [
          "earn an accolade She has sold millions of records and earned numerous awards and accolades over a 30-year career.",
          "receive an accolade Her approval was the highest accolade he could receive.",
          "He's been granted the ultimate accolade - his face on a postage stamp."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accommodate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to provide with a place to live or to be stored in:",
        "examples": [
          "New students may be accommodated in halls of residence.",
          "formal There wasn't enough space to accommodate the files."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give what is needed to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "accommodate with We always try to accommodate (= help) our clients with financial assistance if necessary.",
          "The new policies fail to accommodate people with disabilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change yourself or your behaviour to suit another person or new conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "Some find it hard to accommodate themselves to the new working conditions.",
          "She was desperately trying to accommodate herself to her new living arrangements.",
          "At that point, I had not accommodated myself to the life of a fisherman.",
          "We tried to find a way of accommodating ourselves to a society we disliked.",
          "As a politician, he had to be able to accommodate himself to public opinion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an eye) to change the shape of the lens in order to focus (= see clearly)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide space or a place for a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The new dormitory will be able to accommodate an additional 200 students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give what is needed to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "We certainly try to accommodate students with disabilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or provide the space that someone or something needs:",
        "examples": [
          "The centre can accommodate up to 220 students.",
          "The airport simply doesn't have enough room to accommodate increased air traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone what they want or need:",
        "examples": [
          "An employer has to accommodate the request of an employee not to work Sundays if there are other employees willing to switch shifts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider and include something in a design or plan:",
        "examples": [
          "To accommodate wheelchairs, all he had to do was widen the doorways."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accommodating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person who is eager or willing to help other people, for example by changing his or her plans:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sure she'll help you - she's always very accommodating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "eager or willing to give what is needed to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline could not have been more accommodating (= willing to help) in getting me on a connecting flight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accommodation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place to stay or live:",
        "examples": [
          "They paid for his flights and hotel accommodation.",
          "There's a shortage of cheap accommodation in the city.",
          "There is accommodation for about five hundred students on campus.",
          "Hostels are a temporary solution until the families can be housed in permanent accommodation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of place to sit or sleep on a train, boat, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We were assigned first-class accommodation on the train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement between two groups who have different opinions on a subject, or the process of reaching an agreement like this:",
        "examples": [
          "She may be able to reach an accommodation with other EU members on the question of immigration.",
          "He sought accommodation with the United States."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special arrangement that is made for a person or group that has different needs to others:",
        "examples": [
          "make accommodations for The hotel tries to make accommodations for people with small children.",
          "reasonable accommodations Companies should make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.",
          "As a host, what do you consider to be a reasonable accommodation for someone with a medically restricted diet?",
          "As a business we offer flexible work hours and other accommodations for parents.",
          "My children had no recognized disability so I did not qualify for any accommodation with regard to work hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which an eye is able to focus (= see clearly) by changing the shape of the lens",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process in which someone changes their accent (= the way that people who come from a particular area, social group, etc. pronounce words) or other things about the way that they speak according to the speech style or behaviour of the person who they are speaking to:",
        "examples": [
          "When two people from different social backgrounds meet, there is often a tendency for their ways of speaking to alter so that they become more alike, a process known as accommodation.",
          "She carried out a study of linguistic accommodation in social settings.",
          "Speech accommodation theory holds that communicators are motivated to adjust aspects of their speech styles as a way of expressing attitudes and intentions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in which a speech sound is changed according to the sound that comes directly before or after it:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the most common forms of accommodation is that consonants tend to be labialized when followed by a rounded vowel, as in cool or rude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in which to live, work, stay, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The cost, including flights, accommodation, and meals, was €100,000.",
          "temporary accommodation",
          "luxury accommodations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a satisfactory arrangement between people who disagree about something:",
        "examples": [
          "come to/find/reach an accommodation I thought we could come to an accommodation about what is a reasonable use of the site, but all we heard was \"No, I don't negotiate\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loan that is made temporarily to someone who needs money quickly, in order to give them time to make a formal arrangement for a loan",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "accommodations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place to stay, esp. a hotel room:",
        "examples": [
          "Tour operators are advertising accommodations as low as $79 per night in first-class hotels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "accompanied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go with someone or to be provided or exist at the same time as something:",
        "examples": [
          "accompanied by The course books are accompanied by four CDs.",
          "Depression is almost always accompanied by insomnia.",
          "The salmon was accompanied by (= served with) a fresh green salad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show someone how to get to somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "accompany someone to something Would you like me to accompany you to your room?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go with someone to a social event or to an entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "accompany someone to something \"May I accompany you to the ball?\" he asked her.",
          "I have two tickets for the theatre on Saturday evening - would you like to accompany me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing or play an instrument with another musician or singer:",
        "examples": [
          "accompany on Miss Jessop accompanied Mr Bentley on the piano.",
          "Erin sang while I accompanied on the guitar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accompany": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go with someone or to be provided or exist at the same time as something:",
        "examples": [
          "accompanied by The course books are accompanied by four CDs.",
          "Depression is almost always accompanied by insomnia.",
          "The salmon was accompanied by (= served with) a fresh green salad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show someone how to get to somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "accompany someone to something Would you like me to accompany you to your room?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go with someone to a social event or to an entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "accompany someone to something \"May I accompany you to the ball?\" he asked her.",
          "I have two tickets for the theatre on Saturday evening - would you like to accompany me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing or play an instrument with another musician or singer:",
        "examples": [
          "accompany on Miss Jessop accompanied Mr Bentley on the piano.",
          "Erin sang while I accompanied on the guitar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go with someone or to exist at the same time as something:",
        "examples": [
          "Students cannot leave the building during class hours unless they are accompanied by an adult."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In music, to accompany is to play an instrument in support of someone who is playing an instrument or singing.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "accompanying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "appearing or going with someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Front-page stories broke the news of the star leaving, and accompanying photographs showed her getting on the plane.",
          "Children under twelve require an accompanying parent or guardian to see this movie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accomplice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who helps someone else to commit a crime or to do something morally wrong",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who helps someone else to commit a crime or do something morally wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The thieves and two accomplices made away with over $25,000 in cash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accomplices": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who helps someone else to commit a crime or to do something morally wrong",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who helps someone else to commit a crime or do something morally wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The thieves and two accomplices made away with over $25,000 in cash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accomplish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to finish something successfully or to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The students accomplished the task in less than ten minutes.",
          "She accomplished such a lot during her visit.",
          "I feel as if I've accomplished nothing since I left my job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or finish something successfully; achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "On retiring from the Congress, he said he had accomplished everything he set out to do."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accomplished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "skilled:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a very accomplished pianist/painter/horsewoman.",
          "He was accomplished in all the arts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to do or finish something successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s an accomplished (= skilled) violinist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accomplishing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish something successfully or to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The students accomplished the task in less than ten minutes.",
          "She accomplished such a lot during her visit.",
          "I feel as if I've accomplished nothing since I left my job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accomplishment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is successful, or that is achieved after a lot of work or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Getting the two leaders to sign a peace treaty was his greatest accomplishment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the finishing of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We celebrated the successful accomplishment of our task."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a skill:",
        "examples": [
          "Cordon bleu cookery is just one of her many accomplishments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something done or finished successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] There’s a feeling of accomplishment (= achievement) from having a job and all that goes with it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accomplishments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is successful, or that is achieved after a lot of work or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Getting the two leaders to sign a peace treaty was his greatest accomplishment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the finishing of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We celebrated the successful accomplishment of our task."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a skill:",
        "examples": [
          "Cordon bleu cookery is just one of her many accomplishments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something done or finished successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] There’s a feeling of accomplishment (= achievement) from having a job and all that goes with it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accord": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a formal) agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "peace accord On 31 May the two leaders signed a peace accord.",
          "in accord with The project is completely in accord with government policy.",
          "A vague murmur of accord rose from around the table.",
          "UK Before 1987, the accord between the Labour government and the unions was a simple affair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something of your own accord, you do it without being asked to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "She came of her own accord. No one asked her to come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people do something with one accord, they do it together and in complete agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "With one accord, the delegates walked out of the conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone specially, usually by showing respect:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] The massed crowds of supporters accorded him a hero's welcome.",
          "be accorded to Certainly in our society teachers don't enjoy the respect that is accorded to doctors and lawyers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement, or the condition of agreeing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Both parties signed an accord last week in Geneva that may finally bring an end to the conflict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Accord also means agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The officer acted in accord with Florida law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give officially something desirable:",
        "examples": [
          "Reporters asked why the United States did not accord full recognition to the new government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accordance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "following or obeying a rule, law, wish, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "In accordance with her wishes, she was buried in France."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something in accordance with a rule, you follow or obey it:",
        "examples": [
          "In accordance with school rules, the teacher asked him to remove his hat when inside the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "obeying a rule, law, standard, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A spokesman insisted the money had been spent in accordance with strict guidelines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "according": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone specially, usually by showing respect:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] The massed crowds of supporters accorded him a hero's welcome.",
          "be accorded to Certainly in our society teachers don't enjoy the respect that is accorded to doctors and lawyers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accordingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is suitable or right for the situation:",
        "examples": [
          "When we receive your instructions we will act accordingly.",
          "She's an expert in her field, and is paid accordingly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that suits the situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Surveys suggest that these shows are not what most people want to watch. Accordingly (= Therefore), one network is now scheduling a made-for-TV movie every Sunday night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accordion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a box-shaped musical instrument consisting of a folded central part with a keyboard, played by pushing the two ends towards each other",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument with a row of keys and a folding central part that is pushed between the hands to force air through and produce notes, or this type of instrument generally",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "accords": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a formal) agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "peace accord On 31 May the two leaders signed a peace accord.",
          "in accord with The project is completely in accord with government policy.",
          "A vague murmur of accord rose from around the table.",
          "UK Before 1987, the accord between the Labour government and the unions was a simple affair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something of your own accord, you do it without being asked to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "She came of her own accord. No one asked her to come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people do something with one accord, they do it together and in complete agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "With one accord, the delegates walked out of the conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone specially, usually by showing respect:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] The massed crowds of supporters accorded him a hero's welcome.",
          "be accorded to Certainly in our society teachers don't enjoy the respect that is accorded to doctors and lawyers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement, or the condition of agreeing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Both parties signed an accord last week in Geneva that may finally bring an end to the conflict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Accord also means agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The officer acted in accord with Florida law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give officially something desirable:",
        "examples": [
          "Reporters asked why the United States did not accord full recognition to the new government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "account": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement with a bank to keep your money there and to allow you to take it out when you need to:",
        "examples": [
          "close an account I withdrew my money and asked the bank to close my account.",
          "open an account I've opened an account with a building society .",
          "I paid the money into my account this morning.",
          "UK She paid the cheque into her account.",
          "US She deposited the check in/into her account.",
          "I need to withdraw some money from my account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written or spoken description or record of an event:",
        "examples": [
          "give an account of She gave a thrilling account of her life in the jungle.",
          "keep an account of He kept a detailed account of the suspect's movements.",
          "Several eyewitnesses' accounts differed considerably from the official version of events."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as said by most people:",
        "examples": [
          "By all accounts, San Francisco is a city that's easy to fall in love with."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is true by your own account, what you say is true although you have not proved it:",
        "examples": [
          "By his own account, he's quite wealthy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn't drink alcohol on account of his poor health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement with a shop or business that allows you to buy things and pay for them later:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you put it on/charge it to my account (= can I pay for it later), please?",
          "Do you have an account at this store/with us, madam?",
          "settle an account Could you please settle your account in full (= give us all the money you owe us)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a customer who does business with a company:",
        "examples": [
          "If the advertising agency loses this account, it will make a big dent in their profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement to use a social media website or internet service by a particular person who gives their name and some personal details:",
        "examples": [
          "I decided to delete my account.",
          "She thought that her Instagram account had been hacked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be important:",
        "examples": [
          "It's of no account to me whether he comes or not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think of someone or something in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "She was accounted a genius by all who knew her work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money kept in a bank or other organization that you can add to or take back",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An account is also an arrangement with a store or a company that allows you to buy things and pay for them later:",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written or spoken description of an event",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement with a bank in which the customer puts in and takes out money and the bank keeps a record of it:",
        "examples": [
          "close/open an account When she starts school we're opening an account in her name and we'll put money into it each year.",
          "deposit/pay money into an account Anna could deposit her savings into an account offering more interest.",
          "an account with sth She applied for the card soon after opening an account with the bank.",
          "joint/separate account It's better to have separate accounts and feed money into a joint account for shared bills.",
          "a checking/cheque/current account",
          "business/personal account Each month I transfer money from my business account to my personal account.",
          "a deposit/savings account"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement with a store or company that allows you to buy things and pay for them later:",
        "examples": [
          "open an account with sth If you open an account with the store you save 10%.",
          "charge sth to an account Jenny got the bill and said she'd charge it to the company account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record of money received, spent, or owed:",
        "examples": [
          "An account of travel expenses incurred by an employee must be submitted for reimbursement together with receipts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a customer who does business regularly with a company:",
        "examples": [
          "lose/win an account The company has won a batch of high-profile advertising accounts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement with a company that allows you to use the internet and email, and gives you space on the internet to put your documents:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people have a specific service in mind, whether it's an account with free Web space or the ability to develop an electronic commerce site online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be paid for at a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "$25,000 in inventory was purchased on account from suppliers in July."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "paid as part of the total amount owed:",
        "examples": [
          "Part is paid on account, and the rest is paid at the end of the period."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accountability": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being responsible for what you do and able to give a satisfactory reason for it, or the degree to which this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "There were furious demands for greater police accountability.",
          "Accountability is important these days, and managers aren't always willing to adopt risky strategies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone is responsible for things that happen and can give a satisfactory reason for them:",
        "examples": [
          "The organization suffers from a lack of accountability.",
          "greater/increased/more accountability The public has been demanding greater accountability from lawmakers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accountable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is accountable is completely responsible for what they do and must be able to give a satisfactory reason for it:",
        "examples": [
          "accountable to She is accountable only to the managing director.",
          "Politicians should be accountable to the public who elected them.",
          "accountable for The recent tax reforms have made government more accountable for its spending.",
          "hold someone accountable for something You have to hold your employees accountable for their actions, or else they will just do whatever they please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "responsible for and having to explain your actions:",
        "examples": [
          "He knew he would be held accountable for any flaws in the programming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "responsible for what you do and able to give a satisfactory reason for it:",
        "examples": [
          "hold sb accountable Our board will hold me accountable if anything goes wrong.",
          "accountable for (doing) sth Mortgage brokers should be accountable for allowing borrowers to take on debts they cannot repay.",
          "accountable to sb The CEO is ultimately accountable to the board of directors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accountant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who keeps or examines the records of money received, paid, and owed by a company or person:",
        "examples": [
          "a firm of accountants"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who keeps or examines the records of money received, paid, and owed by a company or person:",
        "examples": [
          "a tax accountant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company whose job is preparing the financial records of people, companies, or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "According to figures compiled for accountant KPMG, year-on-year the negative trading statements were down 10%"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accountants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who keeps or examines the records of money received, paid, and owed by a company or person:",
        "examples": [
          "a firm of accountants"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who keeps or examines the records of money received, paid, and owed by a company or person:",
        "examples": [
          "a tax accountant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company whose job is preparing the financial records of people, companies, or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "According to figures compiled for accountant KPMG, year-on-year the negative trading statements were down 10%"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accounted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think of someone or something in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "She was accounted a genius by all who knew her work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accounting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the skill or activity of keeping records of the money a person or organization earns and spends",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job of being an accountant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job of keeping or examining the records of money received, paid, and owed by a company or person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work of preparing the financial records of people, companies, or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "accounting methods/practices/procedures The lawsuit alleges that the company \"has engaged in a pattern of questionable business and accounting practices\".",
          "accounting irregularities/issues/scandals Shares in the group halved in January when it revealed accounting irregularities at its North American business.",
          "accounting packages/software/solutions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job of being an accountant:",
        "examples": [
          "Accounting has always been a popular career for women.",
          "an accounting firm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the education that is needed to become an accountant:",
        "examples": [
          "He attended Cleveland State University, where he earned a degree in accounting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accounts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official record of all the money a person or company has spent and received:",
        "examples": [
          "I keep my own accounts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of official records that show the financial situation of a company and what it has spent, received, borrowed, etc. in a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's accounts reveal that its highest-paid director received a salary of €307,000.",
          "annual/monthly/quarterly accounts In its first full set of annual accounts, the company recorded a pre-tax loss of €93,377.",
          "latest/most recent accounts The latest accounts for the year ending March 31 show that sales dipped by $1.4m to $19m.",
          "The company secretary is responsible for submitting the audited accounts to the Registrar of Companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the department in a company or organization that prepares its financial information:",
        "examples": [
          "I received a memo from a junior clerk in accounts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accredited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "officially recognized or approved:",
        "examples": [
          "an accredited drama school",
          "accredited war correspondents"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "officially accepted as being of a particular standard:",
        "examples": [
          "If you use a fee-based debt management company, make sure they are accredited and adhere to best practice.",
          "The number of accredited online programs has grown.",
          "an accredited college/institution/school/university"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accumulate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to collect a large number of things over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "As people accumulate more wealth, they tend to spend a greater proportion of their incomes.",
          "The company said the debt was accumulated during its acquisition of nine individual businesses.",
          "We've accumulated so much rubbish over the years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually increase in number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "A thick layer of dust had accumulated in the room.",
          "If you don't go through the papers on your desk on a regular basis, they just keep on accumulating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect or increase something gradually, esp. over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We’ve accumulated a lot of junk over the years.",
          "[ T ] He accumulated a fortune in the music business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually increase in amount:",
        "examples": [
          "While the deficit was allowed to accumulate, nothing was done to address the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect an amount of something over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The table shows what you need to save monthly to accumulate $1 million by age 65.",
          "accumulate/debts/losses/wealth The report also said a further 90,000 households had accumulated wealth of more than £1m."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accumulated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect a large number of things over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "As people accumulate more wealth, they tend to spend a greater proportion of their incomes.",
          "The company said the debt was accumulated during its acquisition of nine individual businesses.",
          "We've accumulated so much rubbish over the years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually increase in number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "A thick layer of dust had accumulated in the room.",
          "If you don't go through the papers on your desk on a regular basis, they just keep on accumulating."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accumulating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect a large number of things over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "As people accumulate more wealth, they tend to spend a greater proportion of their incomes.",
          "The company said the debt was accumulated during its acquisition of nine individual businesses.",
          "We've accumulated so much rubbish over the years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually increase in number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "A thick layer of dust had accumulated in the room.",
          "If you don't go through the papers on your desk on a regular basis, they just keep on accumulating."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accumulation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that has been collected:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite this accumulation of evidence, the government persisted in doing nothing.",
          "Accumulations of sand can be formed by the action of waves on coastal beaches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of gradually increasing in amount, or the increased amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The document warned of \"an accumulation of massive financial liabilities to pay for future retiree health benefits\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accuracy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being exact or correct:",
        "examples": [
          "Patricia has checked the reports and can vouch for the accuracy of the information.",
          "with accuracy Experience is needed to use the machine with accuracy.",
          "pinpoint accuracy The computer will calculate your position with pinpoint accuracy.",
          "great accuracy He always hits the ball with great accuracy.",
          "high degree of accuracy Predictions can be made with a high degree of accuracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to do something without making mistakes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being correct and without any mistakes:",
        "examples": [
          "He challenged the accuracy of the research results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Accuracy is also the agreement of a particular measurement with an accepted standard.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being exactly aimed and moving on an intended path:",
        "examples": [
          "The predawn raid was executed with pinpoint accuracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to do something without making mistakes:",
        "examples": [
          "She says she can type 85 words per minute with 90% accuracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being correct and without mistakes:",
        "examples": [
          "The applicant has the right to challenge the accuracy of a credit report."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accurate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "correct, exact, and without any mistakes:",
        "examples": [
          "an accurate machine",
          "an accurate description",
          "The figures they have used are just not accurate.",
          "Her novel is an accurate reflection of life in Spain.",
          "We hope to become more accurate in predicting earthquakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "correct and without any mistakes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "exactly aimed and moving on an intended path",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "correct and without any mistakes:",
        "examples": [
          "accurate data/details/information Internet communication instantly provides timely and accurate data for evaluating investment opportunities.",
          "The aim at all times is to have an accurate estimate of the final cost."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accurately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is correct, exact, and without any mistakes:",
        "examples": [
          "The plans should be drawn as accurately as possible.",
          "For the experiment to be valid, it is essential to record the data accurately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "correctly and without making any mistakes:",
        "examples": [
          "The salesperson accurately identifies customer needs and relates product benefits to those needs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accursed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very annoying",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "accusation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a statement saying that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind, or the fact of accusing someone:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't just make wild accusations like that!",
          "He glared at me with an air of accusation.",
          "[ + that ] What do you say to the accusation that you are unfriendly and unhelpful?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accusations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a statement saying that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind, or the fact of accusing someone:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't just make wild accusations like that!",
          "He glared at me with an air of accusation.",
          "[ + that ] What do you say to the accusation that you are unfriendly and unhelpful?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accuse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "\"It wasn't my fault.\" \"Don't worry, I'm not accusing you.\"",
          "accuse someone of something He's been accused of robbery/murder.",
          "Are you accusing me of lying?",
          "The surgeon was accused of negligence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you stand accused of doing something wrong, people say that you have done it:",
        "examples": [
          "The government stands accused of eroding freedom of speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that someone is responsible for a crime or for having done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accused of failing to pay his taxes.",
          "She accused me of lying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that someone has done something wrong or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "accuse sb of (doing) sth He is accused of misleading investors and lenders about the financial health of the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accused": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the person who is on trial in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "The accused protested her innocence.",
          "The accused were all found guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or people who may be guilty of a crime and who are being judged in a court of law",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "accusers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who claims that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "She was given the chance to face her accusers.",
          "His accusers claim he has lied repeatedly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accuses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "\"It wasn't my fault.\" \"Don't worry, I'm not accusing you.\"",
          "accuse someone of something He's been accused of robbery/murder.",
          "Are you accusing me of lying?",
          "The surgeon was accused of negligence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you stand accused of doing something wrong, people say that you have done it:",
        "examples": [
          "The government stands accused of eroding freedom of speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that someone is responsible for a crime or for having done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accused of failing to pay his taxes.",
          "She accused me of lying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that someone has done something wrong or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "accuse sb of (doing) sth He is accused of misleading investors and lenders about the financial health of the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accusing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suggesting that you think someone has done something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "an accusing glance/look"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "accustomed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "familiar with something:",
        "examples": [
          "accustomed to She quickly became accustomed to his messy ways.",
          "I'm not accustomed to being treated like this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "usual:",
        "examples": [
          "She performed the task with her accustomed ease."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the four playing cards with a single mark or spot. The ace has the highest or lowest value in many card games:",
        "examples": [
          "the ace of hearts/clubs/spades/diamonds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very skilled at something:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis/flying ace"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in tennis, a serve (= a hit of the ball that starts play) that is so strong and fast that the other player cannot return the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "That's the third ace Lawson has served this match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "On his dating profile, he says he's an ace.",
          "Aces are part of the LGBT+ community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do very well in an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "I was up all night studying, but it was worth it - I aced my chemistry final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "He's an ace basketball player.",
          "That's an ace bike you've got there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "Lee's partner is bi, but they're ace.",
          "It took quite a while before I was ready to embrace my ace identity.",
          "Within the ace community there are many different ways that people can identify."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the four playing cards with a single mark or spot, which have the highest or lowest value in many card games",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serve (= hit of the ball that starts play) in tennis that is so strong and fast the other player cannot return the ball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is unusually good at doing something skillful:",
        "examples": [
          "Yankee ace Chien-Ming Wang will pitch tonight’s game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Active Corps of Executives: an organization in the US that consists of working executives who give free help and advice to small businesses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the four playing cards with a single mark or spot. The ace has the highest or lowest value in many card games:",
        "examples": [
          "the ace of hearts/clubs/spades/diamonds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very skilled at something:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis/flying ace"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in tennis, a serve (= a hit of the ball that starts play) that is so strong and fast that the other player cannot return the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "That's the third ace Lawson has served this match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "On his dating profile, he says he's an ace.",
          "Aces are part of the LGBT+ community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do very well in an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "I was up all night studying, but it was worth it - I aced my chemistry final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "He's an ace basketball player.",
          "That's an ace bike you've got there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "Lee's partner is bi, but they're ace.",
          "It took quite a while before I was ready to embrace my ace identity.",
          "Within the ace community there are many different ways that people can identify."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the four playing cards with a single mark or spot, which have the highest or lowest value in many card games",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serve (= hit of the ball that starts play) in tennis that is so strong and fast the other player cannot return the ball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is unusually good at doing something skillful:",
        "examples": [
          "Yankee ace Chien-Ming Wang will pitch tonight’s game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Active Corps of Executives: an organization in the US that consists of working executives who give free help and advice to small businesses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the four playing cards with a single mark or spot. The ace has the highest or lowest value in many card games:",
        "examples": [
          "the ace of hearts/clubs/spades/diamonds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very skilled at something:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis/flying ace"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in tennis, a serve (= a hit of the ball that starts play) that is so strong and fast that the other player cannot return the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "That's the third ace Lawson has served this match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "On his dating profile, he says he's an ace.",
          "Aces are part of the LGBT+ community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do very well in an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "I was up all night studying, but it was worth it - I aced my chemistry final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "He's an ace basketball player.",
          "That's an ace bike you've got there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "Lee's partner is bi, but they're ace.",
          "It took quite a while before I was ready to embrace my ace identity.",
          "Within the ace community there are many different ways that people can identify."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the four playing cards with a single mark or spot, which have the highest or lowest value in many card games",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serve (= hit of the ball that starts play) in tennis that is so strong and fast the other player cannot return the ball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is unusually good at doing something skillful:",
        "examples": [
          "Yankee ace Chien-Ming Wang will pitch tonight’s game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Active Corps of Executives: an organization in the US that consists of working executives who give free help and advice to small businesses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ache": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not very strong:",
        "examples": [
          "aches and pains As you get older, you have all sorts of aches and pains.",
          "dull ache I've got a dull (= slight) ache in my lower back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in combinations with parts of the body to mean a continuous pain in the stated part:",
        "examples": [
          "earache/a headache/toothache/backache",
          "I've had a stomach ache all morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not very strong:",
        "examples": [
          "My head/tooth/back aches.",
          "I ache/I'm aching all over.",
          "I've got one or two aching muscles after yesterday's run."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not usually strong:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a fever, muscle aches, and a cough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Ache is often used in combination:",
        "examples": [
          "earache/headache/toothache"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not usually strong:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] They did pushups until their arms ached.",
          "[ I ] fig. Her heart ached (= She felt very sorry) for the people who had lost their loved ones in the plane crash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ached": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not very strong:",
        "examples": [
          "My head/tooth/back aches.",
          "I ache/I'm aching all over.",
          "I've got one or two aching muscles after yesterday's run."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not very strong:",
        "examples": [
          "aches and pains As you get older, you have all sorts of aches and pains.",
          "dull ache I've got a dull (= slight) ache in my lower back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in combinations with parts of the body to mean a continuous pain in the stated part:",
        "examples": [
          "earache/a headache/toothache/backache",
          "I've had a stomach ache all morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not very strong:",
        "examples": [
          "My head/tooth/back aches.",
          "I ache/I'm aching all over.",
          "I've got one or two aching muscles after yesterday's run."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not usually strong:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a fever, muscle aches, and a cough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Ache is often used in combination:",
        "examples": [
          "earache/headache/toothache"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not usually strong:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] They did pushups until their arms ached.",
          "[ I ] fig. Her heart ached (= She felt very sorry) for the people who had lost their loved ones in the plane crash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "achieve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "The government's training policy, he claimed, was achieving its objectives.",
          "She finally achieved her ambition to visit South America.",
          "I've been working all day, but I feel as if I've achieved nothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or obtain something that you wanted after planning and working to make it happen:",
        "examples": [
          "She achieved her objective of qualifying for the US Olympic team.",
          "I am hopeful that we can achieve peace eventually, but it is not going to be easy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to successfully finish or do something you wanted to do, especially after a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "attempt/strive/seek to achieve sth Salespersons strived to achieve maximum sales.",
          "achieve an objective/goal/target The division has achieved its objective of being a major force in home entertainment.",
          "It is hard to see how these projects can achieve their potential .",
          "achieve success/profitability/savings"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "achieved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "The government's training policy, he claimed, was achieving its objectives.",
          "She finally achieved her ambition to visit South America.",
          "I've been working all day, but I feel as if I've achieved nothing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "achievement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something very good and difficult that you have succeeded in doing:",
        "examples": [
          "sense of achievement It gives you a sense of achievement if you actually make it to the end of a very long book.",
          "An Olympic silver medal is a remarkable achievement for one so young.",
          "The Tale of Genji has been described as the greatest achievement of Japanese literature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you did or got after planning and working to make it happen, and that therefore gives you a feeling of satisfaction, or the act of working to make this happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a scientific achievement",
          "[ C ] For an actor, winning an Oscar is one of the greatest achievements you can hope for."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that a person, company, etc. has done or finished successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "Look at your achievements and your value in monetary terms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of achieving something or of achieving things generally:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's name is synonymous with outstanding achievement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "achievements": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something very good and difficult that you have succeeded in doing:",
        "examples": [
          "sense of achievement It gives you a sense of achievement if you actually make it to the end of a very long book.",
          "An Olympic silver medal is a remarkable achievement for one so young.",
          "The Tale of Genji has been described as the greatest achievement of Japanese literature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you did or got after planning and working to make it happen, and that therefore gives you a feeling of satisfaction, or the act of working to make this happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a scientific achievement",
          "[ C ] For an actor, winning an Oscar is one of the greatest achievements you can hope for."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that a person, company, etc. has done or finished successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "Look at your achievements and your value in monetary terms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of achieving something or of achieving things generally:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's name is synonymous with outstanding achievement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "achieving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "The government's training policy, he claimed, was achieving its objectives.",
          "She finally achieved her ambition to visit South America.",
          "I've been working all day, but I feel as if I've achieved nothing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "achilles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small problem or weakness in a person or system that can result in failure:",
        "examples": [
          "Maths has always been my Achilles heel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a weak point in a person or system that can result in its failure",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not very strong:",
        "examples": [
          "My head/tooth/back aches.",
          "I ache/I'm aching all over.",
          "I've got one or two aching muscles after yesterday's run."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "achy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Someone who feels achy has continuous pains in their body that are unpleasant but not very strong:",
        "examples": [
          "After the vaccine, you may feel a bit achy and feverish.",
          "tired and achy I've been feeling tired and achy all morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of various usually liquid substances that can react with and sometimes dissolve other materials:",
        "examples": [
          "acetic/hydrochloric/lactic acid",
          "Vinegar is an acid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang for LSD (= an illegal drug that makes people see things that do not exist)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing acid, or having similar qualities to an acid:",
        "examples": [
          "an acid taste/smell",
          "acid soil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a remark or way of speaking that is cruel or criticizes something in an unkind way:",
        "examples": [
          "her acid wit",
          "When she spoke her tone was acid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various chemical substances that can produce salts, some of which are able to damage whatever they touch",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "sour in taste:",
        "examples": [
          "The salad dressing has an acid taste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. An acid comment/remark is something said or written in strong criticism.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "acidic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing acid:",
        "examples": [
          "acidic soil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very sour:",
        "examples": [
          "a slightly acidic taste"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing or having the chemical characteristics of an acid",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "acids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of various usually liquid substances that can react with and sometimes dissolve other materials:",
        "examples": [
          "acetic/hydrochloric/lactic acid",
          "Vinegar is an acid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang for LSD (= an illegal drug that makes people see things that do not exist)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing acid, or having similar qualities to an acid:",
        "examples": [
          "an acid taste/smell",
          "acid soil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a remark or way of speaking that is cruel or criticizes something in an unkind way:",
        "examples": [
          "her acid wit",
          "When she spoke her tone was acid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various chemical substances that can produce salts, some of which are able to damage whatever they touch",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "sour in taste:",
        "examples": [
          "The salad dressing has an acid taste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. An acid comment/remark is something said or written in strong criticism.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "acknowledge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something:",
        "examples": [
          "acknowledge someone as something Historians generally acknowledge her as a genius in her field.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She acknowledged having been at fault.",
          "[ + that ] She acknowledged that she had been at fault.",
          "You must acknowledge the truth of her argument.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] She is usually acknowledged to be one of our best artists.",
          "They refused to acknowledge (= to recognize officially) the new government.",
          "The government won't even acknowledge the existence of the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone, usually in a letter or email, that you have received something they sent you:",
        "examples": [
          "They didn't acknowledge my letter.",
          "acknowledge receipt of Please acknowledge receipt of this letter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that you have seen someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn't even acknowledge my presence.",
          "He walked past her, without acknowledging her presence by the slightest alteration in his expression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept the truth or recognize the existence of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The president acknowledged his mistake in not vetoing the tax bill.",
          "He’s acknowledged as a leader in the Latino community.",
          "fml Please acknowledge receipt of this letter (= tell us when you receive it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to let someone know that you have received something that they sent to you:",
        "examples": [
          "acknowledge receipt of sth Please acknowledge receipt of this letter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acknowledged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "known or accepted by many people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "acknowledgement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a letter or email to say that you have received something that someone sent to you:",
        "examples": [
          "I applied for five jobs, but only got three acknowledgements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acknowledging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something:",
        "examples": [
          "acknowledge someone as something Historians generally acknowledge her as a genius in her field.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She acknowledged having been at fault.",
          "[ + that ] She acknowledged that she had been at fault.",
          "You must acknowledge the truth of her argument.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] She is usually acknowledged to be one of our best artists.",
          "They refused to acknowledge (= to recognize officially) the new government.",
          "The government won't even acknowledge the existence of the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone, usually in a letter or email, that you have received something they sent you:",
        "examples": [
          "They didn't acknowledge my letter.",
          "acknowledge receipt of Please acknowledge receipt of this letter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that you have seen someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn't even acknowledge my presence.",
          "He walked past her, without acknowledging her presence by the slightest alteration in his expression."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acknowledgment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of accepting that something is true or right:",
        "examples": [
          "All I want is some acknowledgment that his behaviour is unreasonable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something given to thank someone for what they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "in acknowledgment of We sent her a copy of the book in acknowledgment of her part in its creation.",
          "She was given a floral arrangement by her boss as an acknowledgment for a job well done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter or email to say that something has been received:",
        "examples": [
          "I applied for four jobs, but I've only had one acknowledgment so far."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short text at the beginning or end of a book where the writer names people or other works that have helped in writing the book:",
        "examples": [
          "She included Wilson in her acknowledgements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or fact of accepting the truth or recognizing the existence of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Her resignation was an acknowledgment of defeat.",
          "[ C ] I applied for a grant and just received an acknowledgment (= letter saying that my letter was received)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acme": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the best or most perfect thing that can exist or be achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "To act on this world-famous stage is surely the acme of any actor's career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest point of achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "Chaplin’s \"City Lights\" marked the acme of his filmmaking career."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acne": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a skin disease common in young people, in which small, red spots appear on the face and neck:",
        "examples": [
          "Acne is the curse of adolescence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disease of the skin in which small red spots appear, usually on the face and neck, esp. in young people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "acorn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an oval nut that grows on an oak tree and has an outer part shaped like a cup",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fruit of the oak tree, consisting of an oval nut with a top shaped like a cup",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for A Classification of Residential Neighbourhoods: a system of information about how much people earn, their social class, etc. that includes all areas in the UK:",
        "examples": [
          "A company's targeting of consumers is often based on ACORN."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acorns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an oval nut that grows on an oak tree and has an outer part shaped like a cup",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fruit of the oak tree, consisting of an oval nut with a top shaped like a cup",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for A Classification of Residential Neighbourhoods: a system of information about how much people earn, their social class, etc. that includes all areas in the UK:",
        "examples": [
          "A company's targeting of consumers is often based on ACORN."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acoustic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to sound or hearing:",
        "examples": [
          "The microphone converts acoustic waves to electrical signals for transmission."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a musical instrument that is not made louder by electrical equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "an acoustic guitar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which the structure of a building or room affects the qualities of musical or spoken sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The concert was recorded in a church that is famous for its acoustics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to sound or hearing:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists have developed a tiny acoustic device to improve hearing aids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An acoustic musical instrument is one that is not made louder by electrical equipment.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Acoustic also means designed to control sound so that you can hear only the sounds you want to hear:",
        "examples": [
          "acoustic tile"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acoustics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which the structural characteristics of a place relate to how well sound can be heard in it:",
        "examples": [
          "The acoustics in the recital hall are very good."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acquaintance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person that you have met but do not know well:",
        "examples": [
          "a business acquaintance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in some expressions about knowing or meeting people:",
        "examples": [
          "I have absolutely no acquaintance with the family.",
          "You have yet to have the pleasure of her acquaintance.",
          "A small girl of my acquaintance insists on eating cornflakes without milk, flake by flake.",
          "on further acquaintance I wasn't sure about Darryl when I first met her, but on further acquaintance I rather like her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "knowledge of a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "acquaintance with Sadly, my acquaintance with Spanish literature is rather limited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whom you know but do not know well and who is therefore not exactly a friend",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Acquaintance is also knowledge about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The young have little acquaintance with real-life tragedy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acquaintances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person that you have met but do not know well:",
        "examples": [
          "a business acquaintance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in some expressions about knowing or meeting people:",
        "examples": [
          "I have absolutely no acquaintance with the family.",
          "You have yet to have the pleasure of her acquaintance.",
          "A small girl of my acquaintance insists on eating cornflakes without milk, flake by flake.",
          "on further acquaintance I wasn't sure about Darryl when I first met her, but on further acquaintance I rather like her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "knowledge of a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "acquaintance with Sadly, my acquaintance with Spanish literature is rather limited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whom you know but do not know well and who is therefore not exactly a friend",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Acquaintance is also knowledge about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The young have little acquaintance with real-life tragedy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acquainted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "knowing or being familiar with a person:",
        "examples": [
          "acquainted with I am not personally acquainted with the gentleman in question.",
          "\"Do you know Daphne?\" \"No, I'm afraid we're not acquainted.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know or be familiar with something, because you have studied it or have experienced it before:",
        "examples": [
          "Police said the thieves were obviously well acquainted with the alarm system at the department store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "knowing or being familiar with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Do you know Megan?\" \"No, we’re not acquainted.\"",
          "We got acquainted when they gave us a ride home last night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acquire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get or obtain something:",
        "examples": [
          "From humble beginnings he went on to acquire great wealth.",
          "newly acquired I was wearing a newly acquired jacket.",
          "recently acquired The museum will put the recently acquired Picasso on display this spring.",
          "seem to have acquired I seem to have acquired (= have got although I don't know how) two copies of this book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy a business or property, or buy shares in a business:",
        "examples": [
          "He acquired the firm in 2008.",
          "In 1949 the property was acquired by United Steel Companies.",
          "The airline will acquire a 49 percent share of its rival.",
          "It took several years to find and acquire the land needed for the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy or obtain the right to sell or publish something, for example the right to publish a particular work or the works of a particular writer:",
        "examples": [
          "He acquired Winnie the Pooh merchandising rights from A. A. Milne, the author of the children's stories.",
          "The book was acquired by Sarah McGill, an editor at Riverdale Books.",
          "Warner Bros. acquired the rights to the movie in North America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually learn or gain something such as a language or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "We want to understand more about how children acquire language.",
          "The purpose of university is to acquire knowledge and critical thinking skills.",
          "acquire a habit With practice, students can acquire better study habits.",
          "acquire a reputation He has acquired a reputation for being difficult to work with.",
          "acquire a taste for I soon acquired a taste for the local cuisine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop a medical condition or catch a disease that you were not born with:",
        "examples": [
          "They develop gene therapy products for the treatment of acquired and inherited diseases.",
          "They estimate that millions of patients every year acquire infections while in hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain or begin to have something:",
        "examples": [
          "His family acquired the property in 1985.",
          "She acquired her love of the outdoors as a child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy or take control of a company or part of a company, often by buying shares in it:",
        "examples": [
          "They acquired a chain of about 20 phone shops.",
          "acquire control/ownership of sth He had just acquired control of the New York Times.",
          "be acquired by sb/sth Mutual of New York was later acquired by French insurance conglomerate AXA.",
          "Many checkout staff acquired shares in the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get the legal right to use or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "acquire rights to sth The broadcaster did not disclose exactly how it acquired rights to the material."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something that is important to your business:",
        "examples": [
          "We've acquired a million new customers in a year.",
          "It's a good time to acquire new talent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something that is important to you in your job:",
        "examples": [
          "Aptitude tests attempt to judge a person's ability to acquire new skills."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acquired": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or obtain something:",
        "examples": [
          "From humble beginnings he went on to acquire great wealth.",
          "newly acquired I was wearing a newly acquired jacket.",
          "recently acquired The museum will put the recently acquired Picasso on display this spring.",
          "seem to have acquired I seem to have acquired (= have got although I don't know how) two copies of this book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy a business or property, or buy shares in a business:",
        "examples": [
          "He acquired the firm in 2008.",
          "In 1949 the property was acquired by United Steel Companies.",
          "The airline will acquire a 49 percent share of its rival.",
          "It took several years to find and acquire the land needed for the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy or obtain the right to sell or publish something, for example the right to publish a particular work or the works of a particular writer:",
        "examples": [
          "He acquired Winnie the Pooh merchandising rights from A. A. Milne, the author of the children's stories.",
          "The book was acquired by Sarah McGill, an editor at Riverdale Books.",
          "Warner Bros. acquired the rights to the movie in North America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually learn or gain something such as a language or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "We want to understand more about how children acquire language.",
          "The purpose of university is to acquire knowledge and critical thinking skills.",
          "acquire a habit With practice, students can acquire better study habits.",
          "acquire a reputation He has acquired a reputation for being difficult to work with.",
          "acquire a taste for I soon acquired a taste for the local cuisine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop a medical condition or catch a disease that you were not born with:",
        "examples": [
          "They develop gene therapy products for the treatment of acquired and inherited diseases.",
          "They estimate that millions of patients every year acquire infections while in hospital."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acquiring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or obtain something:",
        "examples": [
          "From humble beginnings he went on to acquire great wealth.",
          "newly acquired I was wearing a newly acquired jacket.",
          "recently acquired The museum will put the recently acquired Picasso on display this spring.",
          "seem to have acquired I seem to have acquired (= have got although I don't know how) two copies of this book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy a business or property, or buy shares in a business:",
        "examples": [
          "He acquired the firm in 2008.",
          "In 1949 the property was acquired by United Steel Companies.",
          "The airline will acquire a 49 percent share of its rival.",
          "It took several years to find and acquire the land needed for the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy or obtain the right to sell or publish something, for example the right to publish a particular work or the works of a particular writer:",
        "examples": [
          "He acquired Winnie the Pooh merchandising rights from A. A. Milne, the author of the children's stories.",
          "The book was acquired by Sarah McGill, an editor at Riverdale Books.",
          "Warner Bros. acquired the rights to the movie in North America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually learn or gain something such as a language or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "We want to understand more about how children acquire language.",
          "The purpose of university is to acquire knowledge and critical thinking skills.",
          "acquire a habit With practice, students can acquire better study habits.",
          "acquire a reputation He has acquired a reputation for being difficult to work with.",
          "acquire a taste for I soon acquired a taste for the local cuisine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop a medical condition or catch a disease that you were not born with:",
        "examples": [
          "They develop gene therapy products for the treatment of acquired and inherited diseases.",
          "They estimate that millions of patients every year acquire infections while in hospital."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acquisition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of getting something:",
        "examples": [
          "The acquisition of huge amounts of data has helped our research enormously.",
          "Their main methods of food acquisition were hunting and fishing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of gradually learning something or gaining something such as a skill:",
        "examples": [
          "acquisition of Education is not merely about the acquisition of knowledge.",
          "Anxiety can interfere with the acquisition of new skills.",
          "language acquisition Language acquisition starts at a very young age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that someone buys, often to add to a collection of things:",
        "examples": [
          "recent acquisition I like your earrings - are they a recent acquisition? (= Did you get them recently?)",
          "The museum's latest acquisition is a four-million-dollar sculpture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a building, another company, or a piece of land that is bought by a company, or the act of buying it:",
        "examples": [
          "mergers and acquisitions She worked on mergers and acquisitions, specializing in asset valuation.",
          "The company is considering a number of acquisitions.",
          "Several small media companies are his next likely targets for acquisition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to sell or publish something, such as a particular work or work by a particular author, that is bought or obtained by a company or person; the act of buying or obtaining this right:",
        "examples": [
          "They are very pleased with another new acquisition, a biography of the former Prime Minister.",
          "He built the firm into a leading publisher with his clever acquisitions, including Robert Louis Stephenson's \"Treasure Island\".",
          "Acquisition of digital rights for new books is now a standard part of contract negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of obtaining or beginning to have something, or something obtained:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The museum has made several recent acquisitions.",
          "[ U ] The acquisition of a new language requires a commitment of time and effort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is bought by a company, such as another company, a building, or a piece of land:",
        "examples": [
          "complete/make an acquisition Management intend to use the cash to make acquisitions.",
          "finance/fund an acquisition The company will fund the acquisition from its existing cash resources.",
          "big/large/major acquisitions If the company doesn't make any big acquisitions this year, it will hand back cash to shareholders.",
          "a potential/proposed/recent acquisition",
          "Investment banks were changing rapidly into financial supermarkets whose business increasingly revolved around mergers and acquisitions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of buying something such as a company, a building, or a piece of land:",
        "examples": [
          "acquisition of sth There were many additional costs related to the company's acquisition of Walker Software.",
          "land acquisition",
          "A spokesman confirmed that the company was in acquisition talks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of getting something:",
        "examples": [
          "acquisition of sth System changes will lead to the modification of the project and the acquisition of new resources and skills.",
          "Hong Kong manufacturers are meeting the challenge through effective procurement and technology acquisition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acquisitions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of getting something:",
        "examples": [
          "The acquisition of huge amounts of data has helped our research enormously.",
          "Their main methods of food acquisition were hunting and fishing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of gradually learning something or gaining something such as a skill:",
        "examples": [
          "acquisition of Education is not merely about the acquisition of knowledge.",
          "Anxiety can interfere with the acquisition of new skills.",
          "language acquisition Language acquisition starts at a very young age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that someone buys, often to add to a collection of things:",
        "examples": [
          "recent acquisition I like your earrings - are they a recent acquisition? (= Did you get them recently?)",
          "The museum's latest acquisition is a four-million-dollar sculpture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a building, another company, or a piece of land that is bought by a company, or the act of buying it:",
        "examples": [
          "mergers and acquisitions She worked on mergers and acquisitions, specializing in asset valuation.",
          "The company is considering a number of acquisitions.",
          "Several small media companies are his next likely targets for acquisition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to sell or publish something, such as a particular work or work by a particular author, that is bought or obtained by a company or person; the act of buying or obtaining this right:",
        "examples": [
          "They are very pleased with another new acquisition, a biography of the former Prime Minister.",
          "He built the firm into a leading publisher with his clever acquisitions, including Robert Louis Stephenson's \"Treasure Island\".",
          "Acquisition of digital rights for new books is now a standard part of contract negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of obtaining or beginning to have something, or something obtained:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The museum has made several recent acquisitions.",
          "[ U ] The acquisition of a new language requires a commitment of time and effort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is bought by a company, such as another company, a building, or a piece of land:",
        "examples": [
          "complete/make an acquisition Management intend to use the cash to make acquisitions.",
          "finance/fund an acquisition The company will fund the acquisition from its existing cash resources.",
          "big/large/major acquisitions If the company doesn't make any big acquisitions this year, it will hand back cash to shareholders.",
          "a potential/proposed/recent acquisition",
          "Investment banks were changing rapidly into financial supermarkets whose business increasingly revolved around mergers and acquisitions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of buying something such as a company, a building, or a piece of land:",
        "examples": [
          "acquisition of sth There were many additional costs related to the company's acquisition of Walker Software.",
          "land acquisition",
          "A spokesman confirmed that the company was in acquisition talks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of getting something:",
        "examples": [
          "acquisition of sth System changes will lead to the modification of the project and the acquisition of new resources and skills.",
          "Hong Kong manufacturers are meeting the challenge through effective procurement and technology acquisition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acquitted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to decide officially in a law court that someone is not guilty of a particular crime:",
        "examples": [
          "acquit someone of something She was acquitted of all the charges against her.",
          "acquit someone on something Five months ago he was acquitted on a shoplifting charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do better than expected in a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought that he acquitted himself admirably in today's meeting.",
          "If Holmes acquits herself well in today's race, she may earn a place in the national team.",
          "The three starting forwards acquitted themselves quite well in last night's game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide officially in a court of law that someone is not guilty of a particular crime:",
        "examples": [
          "She was acquitted.",
          "The jury acquitted him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause yourself to perform or behave in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "She acquitted herself well, finishing second."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acre": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring area, equal to 4,047 square metres or 4,840 square yards:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got 400 acres of land in Russia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring area, equal to 43,560 square feet or 4047 square meters:",
        "examples": [
          "They bought half an acre of land to build their house on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring area, equal to 4840 square yards or 4047 square metres:",
        "examples": [
          "The companies all have more than 1,000 acres designated for heavy industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acres": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring area, equal to 4,047 square metres or 4,840 square yards:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got 400 acres of land in Russia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring area, equal to 43,560 square feet or 4047 square meters:",
        "examples": [
          "They bought half an acre of land to build their house on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring area, equal to 4840 square yards or 4047 square metres:",
        "examples": [
          "The companies all have more than 1,000 acres designated for heavy industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acrobat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who entertains people by doing difficult and skilful physical things, such as walking along a high wire",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who entertains people by carrying out difficult and skillful physical actions, such as walking on a wire high above the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "a circus acrobat"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acrobatic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving or able to perform difficult and attractive body movements:",
        "examples": [
          "an acrobatic leap into the air",
          "an acrobatic young dancer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving a lot of skill and energy in controlling the movement of your body to do something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "Karate is a very acrobatic martial art."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acrobats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who entertains people by doing difficult and skilful physical things, such as walking along a high wire",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who entertains people by carrying out difficult and skillful physical actions, such as walking on a wire high above the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "a circus acrobat"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acronym": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an abbreviation consisting of the first letters of each word in the name of something, pronounced as a word:",
        "examples": [
          "AIDS is an acronym for \"Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word created from the first letters of each word in a series of words:",
        "examples": [
          "NASA is an acronym for National Aeronautics and Space Administration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an abbreviation consisting of the first letters of each word in the name of something, pronounced as a word:",
        "examples": [
          "an acronym for sth PIPE is an acronym for private-investment, public-equity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "across": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "from one side to the other of something with clear limits, such as an area of land, a road, or a river:",
        "examples": [
          "She walked across the field/road.",
          "They're building a new bridge across the river.",
          "When I reached the river, I simply swam across."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on the opposite side of:",
        "examples": [
          "The library is just across the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in every part of a particular place or country:",
        "examples": [
          "Voting took place peacefully across most of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from one side to the other side of, or at the other side of:",
        "examples": [
          "We walked across the bridge.",
          "She was sitting across the aisle.",
          "He opened a store across the street from the theater.",
          "Over 300,000 refugees fled across the border."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is happening across the country, it is happening in all parts of the country.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "acrylic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of cloth or plastic produced by chemical processes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of paint",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of a substance or cloth produced by chemical processes from a type of acid:",
        "examples": [
          "an acrylic scarf/sweater",
          "acrylic paint"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or made from a type of acid or a resin (= chemically produced sticky substance) which is used in making plastic, cloth, and paint:",
        "examples": [
          "acrylic paint",
          "They used acrylic yarn for the sweaters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "act": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to behave in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "act like Don't be so silly - you're acting like a child!",
          "He acted as if he'd never met me before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something for a particular purpose or to solve a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Engineers acted quickly to repair the damaged pipes.",
          "act for Who is acting for the defendant?",
          "act on behalf of The agent was acting on behalf of (= representing) her client, a Broadway actress.",
          "She acted without thinking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The anaesthetic acted quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform a part in a film, play, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Ellis Pike was chosen to act the part of the lawyer in the film.",
          "Have you ever acted in a play before?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a particular, usually bad, way:",
        "examples": [
          "Why are you always acting the fool?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you do:",
        "examples": [
          "an act of aggression/bravery/madness/terrorism",
          "simple act The simple act of telling someone about a problem can help.",
          "a kind/thoughtless/selfish act",
          "artistic representations of the sexual act"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that hides your real feelings or intentions:",
        "examples": [
          "Was she really upset or was that just an act?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group that performs a short piece in a show, or the piece that they perform:",
        "examples": [
          "a comedy/juggling/trapeze act",
          "Our next act is a very talented young musician."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a play or opera:",
        "examples": [
          "Shakespeare's plays were written in five acts.",
          "The hero does not enter until the second act/Act Two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law or formal decision made by a parliament or other group of people who make the laws for their country:",
        "examples": [
          "an Act of Parliament",
          "the Betting and Gaming Act",
          "Almost two hundred suspects were detained in the UK last year under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.",
          "The state legislature passed an act banning the sale of automatic weapons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something for a particular purpose or in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The president acted quickly to bring federal aid to areas damaged by flooding.",
          "She acted responsibly.",
          "He acted as if he’d never seen me before.",
          "She acted as (= performed in the position of) a tour guide for the group.",
          "He said he was acting on (= doing something as a result of) the advice of his lawyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform in a movie, play, or television show:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He acts the part of a small-town lawyer.",
          "[ I ] She has acted in lots of television sitcoms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law made by Congress or another legislature:",
        "examples": [
          "an act of Congress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of short performances that are parts of a show, or the person or group who performs one of these parts:",
        "examples": [
          "a circus act",
          "fig. His story is just an act (= is pretended and not sincere)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An act is also one of the main parts of a play or opera:",
        "examples": [
          "The play is presented in three acts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that someone does:",
        "examples": [
          "A partner may be held responsible for the acts of his co-partners committed in the name of the firm.",
          "He has led an investigation into stock market manipulation and various illegal acts and swindles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law or formal decision made by a parliament or other group of elected law-makers:",
        "examples": [
          "The 2010 act, with its requirement for a review of financial controls, has helped drive up the cost of corporate audits by as much as 50%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be so good that it is unlikely that anyone or anything that comes after will be as good:",
        "examples": [
          "The company could lose momentum without its chief executive, who will be a hard act to follow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take advantage of or become involved with something that someone else started:",
        "examples": [
          "There's always a debate in the machine room about the product, long before the marketing men and editors get in on the act."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize yourself so that you do things in an effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr Dinsdale said it was crucial that the Department of Trade & Industry got its act together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something with the intention of achieving a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "act to do sth Engineers will need to act quickly to repair the damaged pipes.",
          "act quickly/swiftly/now Anyone who wants a fixed-rate deal should act now.",
          "act decisively/improperly/responsibly It is now time for management to act decisively.",
          "act against/in sb's interests There were claims that the management was acting against shareholders' interests.",
          "Members should act in the best interests of the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something believing that it is the right thing to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Although errors of judgement were made, at all times the company's staff acted in good faith."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to behave in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "act like Don't be so silly - you're acting like a child!",
          "He acted as if he'd never met me before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something for a particular purpose or to solve a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Engineers acted quickly to repair the damaged pipes.",
          "act for Who is acting for the defendant?",
          "act on behalf of The agent was acting on behalf of (= representing) her client, a Broadway actress.",
          "She acted without thinking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The anaesthetic acted quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform a part in a film, play, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Ellis Pike was chosen to act the part of the lawyer in the film.",
          "Have you ever acted in a play before?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a particular, usually bad, way:",
        "examples": [
          "Why are you always acting the fool?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you do:",
        "examples": [
          "an act of aggression/bravery/madness/terrorism",
          "simple act The simple act of telling someone about a problem can help.",
          "a kind/thoughtless/selfish act",
          "artistic representations of the sexual act"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that hides your real feelings or intentions:",
        "examples": [
          "Was she really upset or was that just an act?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group that performs a short piece in a show, or the piece that they perform:",
        "examples": [
          "a comedy/juggling/trapeze act",
          "Our next act is a very talented young musician."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a play or opera:",
        "examples": [
          "Shakespeare's plays were written in five acts.",
          "The hero does not enter until the second act/Act Two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law or formal decision made by a parliament or other group of people who make the laws for their country:",
        "examples": [
          "an Act of Parliament",
          "the Betting and Gaming Act",
          "Almost two hundred suspects were detained in the UK last year under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.",
          "The state legislature passed an act banning the sale of automatic weapons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something for a particular purpose or in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The president acted quickly to bring federal aid to areas damaged by flooding.",
          "She acted responsibly.",
          "He acted as if he’d never seen me before.",
          "She acted as (= performed in the position of) a tour guide for the group.",
          "He said he was acting on (= doing something as a result of) the advice of his lawyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform in a movie, play, or television show:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He acts the part of a small-town lawyer.",
          "[ I ] She has acted in lots of television sitcoms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law made by Congress or another legislature:",
        "examples": [
          "an act of Congress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of short performances that are parts of a show, or the person or group who performs one of these parts:",
        "examples": [
          "a circus act",
          "fig. His story is just an act (= is pretended and not sincere)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An act is also one of the main parts of a play or opera:",
        "examples": [
          "The play is presented in three acts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that someone does:",
        "examples": [
          "A partner may be held responsible for the acts of his co-partners committed in the name of the firm.",
          "He has led an investigation into stock market manipulation and various illegal acts and swindles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law or formal decision made by a parliament or other group of elected law-makers:",
        "examples": [
          "The 2010 act, with its requirement for a review of financial controls, has helped drive up the cost of corporate audits by as much as 50%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be so good that it is unlikely that anyone or anything that comes after will be as good:",
        "examples": [
          "The company could lose momentum without its chief executive, who will be a hard act to follow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take advantage of or become involved with something that someone else started:",
        "examples": [
          "There's always a debate in the machine room about the product, long before the marketing men and editors get in on the act."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize yourself so that you do things in an effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr Dinsdale said it was crucial that the Department of Trade & Industry got its act together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something with the intention of achieving a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "act to do sth Engineers will need to act quickly to repair the damaged pipes.",
          "act quickly/swiftly/now Anyone who wants a fixed-rate deal should act now.",
          "act decisively/improperly/responsibly It is now time for management to act decisively.",
          "act against/in sb's interests There were claims that the management was acting against shareholders' interests.",
          "Members should act in the best interests of the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something believing that it is the right thing to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Although errors of judgement were made, at all times the company's staff acted in good faith."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "actin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a protein found in living cells that is involved in cell movement:",
        "examples": [
          "The two proteins that allow muscles to contract are myosin and actin, which operate together.",
          "actin filaments Contraction is accomplished via interactions between the actin filaments and myosin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the job of performing in films or plays:",
        "examples": [
          "He wants to get into acting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does a job for a short time while the person who usually does that job is not there:",
        "examples": [
          "He'll be the acting director until they can appoint a permanent one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "temporarily performing someone else's duties:",
        "examples": [
          "Ms. Lopez-Smith will be the acting treasurer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "doing a job for a short time while the person who usually does that job is not there:",
        "examples": [
          "acting chairman/director/president Fisher will serve as acting director while a search is under way to name a permanent director"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "action": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of doing something, especially when dealing with a problem or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "This problem calls for swift/prompt action from the government.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Action to prevent the spread of the disease is high on the government's agenda.",
          "plan of action So what's the plan of action? (= What are we going to do?)",
          "swing into action The complaints system swings into action (= starts to work) as soon as a claim is made.",
          "take action We must take action (= do something) to deal with the problem before it spreads to other areas.",
          "The committee was spurred into action (= encouraged to do something) by the threat of government cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you do:",
        "examples": [
          "She has to accept the consequences of her actions.",
          "I asked him to explain his actions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a physical movement:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll say the words and you can mime the actions.",
          "It only needs a small wrist action (= movement of the wrist) to start the process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things that are happening, especially exciting or important things:",
        "examples": [
          "I like movies with a lot of action.",
          "In her last novel, the action (= the main events) moves between Greece and southern Spain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style of film in which a lot of exciting and often violent things happen:",
        "examples": [
          "His filmmaking style blends action, horror, and comedy.",
          "The action genre is often assumed to appeal more to men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the place where something important or interesting is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "A journalist has to be where the action is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the effect something has on another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "They recorded the action of the drug on the nervous system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fighting in a war:",
        "examples": [
          "see action He saw action in the trenches.",
          "Her younger son was killed in action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A soldier or other member of the armed forces who is missing in action cannot be found after a battle or other military action, so it is not possible to say if they are dead or alive. :",
        "examples": [
          "He was reported missing in action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way something moves or works:",
        "examples": [
          "We studied the action of the digestive system.",
          "The car has a very smooth braking action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal process that is decided in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "bring an action She brought an action (for negligence) against the hospital.",
          "The book was halted in South Africa by a threat of legal action.",
          "a libel action",
          "A criminal action was brought against him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something to deal with a particular problem or matter:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll just run through the minutes of the last meeting, raising those points that still have to be actioned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of doing something, or something done, esp. for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Quick action in calling the fire department saved many lives.",
          "[ C ] It was a reckless action which he later came to regret.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We want a leader who will take action to fix our problems.",
          "[ U ] Financial advisers urged the city to take action (= do something) to deal with the fiscal crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Action is also fighting in a war:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Her younger son was killed in action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In an action film/movie, there is usually a lot of violence and many exciting things happen.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way something moves or works, or the effect it has on something else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The heart’s action in regulating blood flow is critically important."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in a court of law to correct a wrong by which a person or group claims to have been hurt:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She brought an action against the hospital for negligence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of doing something, especially in order to deal with a problem or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "take action (to do sth) The report urged industrialised nations to take further action to cut their budget deficits.",
          "action on sth Campaigners say more action is needed on climate change.",
          "call/press for action Unions are pressing for action on the pay dispute.",
          "decisive/drastic/prompt action",
          "The committee was spurred into action by the threat of government cuts.",
          "You need to clearly outline a specific course of action in your business plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you do, especially in order to deal with a problem or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Industry analysts said the company's actions cannot control market prices.",
          "He said that employees must be held accountable for their actions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "important things that are happening in a market, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Fund managers let themselves be carried away by the favorable market action of the shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal process that is decided in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "civil/court/legal action He threatened legal action to recover the property.",
          "bring an action against sb/sth The purchaser could have brought an action against the vendor under section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin working to make an idea or a plan happen or be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to put these plans into action in measurable ways, so that employees regain a sense of control over their lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of dealing with a problem or difficult situation, or achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Board will devise an action plan to address the problems at the plant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involvement in something successful that someone else has started:",
        "examples": [
          "It's one thing to be a staff attorney and quite another to be an equity partner getting a piece of the action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something to deal with a particular task, problem, or plan:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the conclusions and recommendations of the report can be actioned straight away."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "actionable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is actionable, it gives someone a good reason for accusing someone in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "She denies that her company has been involved in any actionable activity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving someone a good reason for accusing someone else in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "actionable in/under sth His failure to deliver the work would surely be actionable under law as a breach of contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be used as a reason for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "actionable information/intelligence"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "actions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of doing something, especially when dealing with a problem or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "This problem calls for swift/prompt action from the government.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Action to prevent the spread of the disease is high on the government's agenda.",
          "plan of action So what's the plan of action? (= What are we going to do?)",
          "swing into action The complaints system swings into action (= starts to work) as soon as a claim is made.",
          "take action We must take action (= do something) to deal with the problem before it spreads to other areas.",
          "The committee was spurred into action (= encouraged to do something) by the threat of government cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you do:",
        "examples": [
          "She has to accept the consequences of her actions.",
          "I asked him to explain his actions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a physical movement:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll say the words and you can mime the actions.",
          "It only needs a small wrist action (= movement of the wrist) to start the process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things that are happening, especially exciting or important things:",
        "examples": [
          "I like movies with a lot of action.",
          "In her last novel, the action (= the main events) moves between Greece and southern Spain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style of film in which a lot of exciting and often violent things happen:",
        "examples": [
          "His filmmaking style blends action, horror, and comedy.",
          "The action genre is often assumed to appeal more to men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the place where something important or interesting is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "A journalist has to be where the action is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the effect something has on another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "They recorded the action of the drug on the nervous system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fighting in a war:",
        "examples": [
          "see action He saw action in the trenches.",
          "Her younger son was killed in action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A soldier or other member of the armed forces who is missing in action cannot be found after a battle or other military action, so it is not possible to say if they are dead or alive. :",
        "examples": [
          "He was reported missing in action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way something moves or works:",
        "examples": [
          "We studied the action of the digestive system.",
          "The car has a very smooth braking action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal process that is decided in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "bring an action She brought an action (for negligence) against the hospital.",
          "The book was halted in South Africa by a threat of legal action.",
          "a libel action",
          "A criminal action was brought against him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something to deal with a particular problem or matter:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll just run through the minutes of the last meeting, raising those points that still have to be actioned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of doing something, or something done, esp. for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Quick action in calling the fire department saved many lives.",
          "[ C ] It was a reckless action which he later came to regret.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We want a leader who will take action to fix our problems.",
          "[ U ] Financial advisers urged the city to take action (= do something) to deal with the fiscal crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Action is also fighting in a war:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Her younger son was killed in action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In an action film/movie, there is usually a lot of violence and many exciting things happen.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way something moves or works, or the effect it has on something else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The heart’s action in regulating blood flow is critically important."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in a court of law to correct a wrong by which a person or group claims to have been hurt:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She brought an action against the hospital for negligence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of doing something, especially in order to deal with a problem or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "take action (to do sth) The report urged industrialised nations to take further action to cut their budget deficits.",
          "action on sth Campaigners say more action is needed on climate change.",
          "call/press for action Unions are pressing for action on the pay dispute.",
          "decisive/drastic/prompt action",
          "The committee was spurred into action by the threat of government cuts.",
          "You need to clearly outline a specific course of action in your business plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you do, especially in order to deal with a problem or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Industry analysts said the company's actions cannot control market prices.",
          "He said that employees must be held accountable for their actions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "important things that are happening in a market, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Fund managers let themselves be carried away by the favorable market action of the shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal process that is decided in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "civil/court/legal action He threatened legal action to recover the property.",
          "bring an action against sb/sth The purchaser could have brought an action against the vendor under section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin working to make an idea or a plan happen or be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to put these plans into action in measurable ways, so that employees regain a sense of control over their lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of dealing with a problem or difficult situation, or achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Board will devise an action plan to address the problems at the plant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involvement in something successful that someone else has started:",
        "examples": [
          "It's one thing to be a staff attorney and quite another to be an equity partner getting a piece of the action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something to deal with a particular task, problem, or plan:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the conclusions and recommendations of the report can be actioned straight away."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "activate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to start:",
        "examples": [
          "The alarm is activated by the lightest pressure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a chemical reaction happen more quickly, especially by heating",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to start working:",
        "examples": [
          "Something activated the car alarm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports, to activate a player is to bring that player back to the regular team after an injury.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something start working or happening:",
        "examples": [
          "New customers must call an automated line to activate their card.",
          "The move will activate a clause in the contract which gives the company the option to sell or demand the outstanding £3.5m owed on the deal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "activated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to start:",
        "examples": [
          "The alarm is activated by the lightest pressure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a chemical reaction happen more quickly, especially by heating",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "activates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to start:",
        "examples": [
          "The alarm is activated by the lightest pressure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a chemical reaction happen more quickly, especially by heating",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to start working:",
        "examples": [
          "Something activated the car alarm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports, to activate a player is to bring that player back to the regular team after an injury.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something start working or happening:",
        "examples": [
          "New customers must call an automated line to activate their card.",
          "The move will activate a clause in the contract which gives the company the option to sell or demand the outstanding £3.5m owed on the deal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "activating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to start:",
        "examples": [
          "The alarm is activated by the lightest pressure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a chemical reaction happen more quickly, especially by heating",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "activation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of making something start or making it start working:",
        "examples": [
          "The false activation of an alarm is a serious matter.",
          "You will be sent an account activation email."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "active": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "busy with a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "remain active He is 90 years old, but remains active in the local community.",
          "stay active The goal of our organization is to make sure that people stay active.",
          "keep active You have to try to keep active as you grow older.",
          "physically/mentally active"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involved in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "active in She's very active in (= involved in) local politics.",
          "Enemy forces remain active in the mountainous areas around the city.",
          "politically active Both of his parents were very politically active.",
          "sexually active It is important to educate children before they become sexually active.",
          "take an active role in He takes an active role in the team nowadays.",
          "play an active role in The family plays an active role in the local community.",
          "active member She's an active member of her trade union (= not only belongs to it, but does work to help it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An active volcano is one that might erupt (= throw out hot liquid rock or other matter) at any time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An active verb or sentence is one in which the subject is the person or thing that performs the stated action:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Catrin told me\" is an active sentence, and \"I was told by Catrin\" is passive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "doing something as you usually do, or being able to do something physically or mentally:",
        "examples": [
          "He was still an active runner at 55.",
          "She’s active in state politics (= involved in it).",
          "She intends to remain politically active.",
          "His National Guard unit was put on active duty (= made part of the regular fighting force)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An active volcano is one that might begin to throw out hot gases, liquid, or rocks at any time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "describing a verb or sentence in which the subject is the person or thing that does what is stated:",
        "examples": [
          "In \"Alex gave me a gift,\" the verb \"give\" is active, and in \"I was given a gift by Alex,\" \"give\" is passive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "busy with or involved in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "active in sth He expects to remain active in commodity trading in London.",
          "She claims to be active in almost every aspect of her business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "doing something practical rather than allowing a situation to develop by itself:",
        "examples": [
          "an active member/participant He has been an active member of the Executive Committee since 2004.",
          "an active part/role Employees who take an active part in the project feel more involved and more responsible about the results.",
          "active participation/intervention",
          "active in sth We would expect countries whose firms are highly globalized to be more active in adopting e-commerce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving a lot of buying and selling of shares, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "active buying/trading Trading was most active in five-year maturities.",
          "The session was active early, but volume dropped off after midday.",
          "This made Intel the second-most active stock in U.S. trading."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a company that is selling goods and services or doing business, especially in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Whitbread was especially active but several other brewers were also buying at the rate of 20 or 30 a year.",
          "be active in sth The company is active in a wide range of businesses, including oil, chemicals, and construction.",
          "Over the last ten years, the company has become active in Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working or being used at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "active accounts/cardholders/customers The company has more than one million active cardholders, with about 44% of all group sales being made through the card.",
          "active employees/members",
          "The organization releases a weekly survey of the number of active oil and gas drilling rigs in the U.S. and Canada."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to programs, etc. that are being used at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "Click the associated tab in a bar running across the screen, and the selected page opens in the active window."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "actively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that involves positive action:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very actively involved in (= does a lot of work for) the local party.",
          "It's nice having a man who actively encourages me to spend money.",
          "I've been actively looking for a job for six months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "activism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the use of direct and noticeable action to achieve a result, usually a political or social one:",
        "examples": [
          "black/student activism",
          "The levels of political activism in this country have greatly declined."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of direct and public methods to try to bring about esp. social and political changes that you and others want:",
        "examples": [
          "political/social activism"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "activist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes strongly in political or social change and takes part in activities such as public protests to try to make this happen:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been a trade union/party activist for many years.",
          "an animal rights activist"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "activists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes strongly in political or social change and takes part in activities such as public protests to try to make this happen:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been a trade union/party activist for many years.",
          "an animal rights activist"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "activities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which a lot of things are happening or people are moving around:",
        "examples": [
          "economic activity Economists are concerned by the low level of economic activity.",
          "business activity Experts predict that this could depress business activity for years.",
          "flurry of activity There was a sudden flurry of activity when the director walked in.",
          "There was a lot of activity in preparation for the Queen's visit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work of a group or organization to achieve an aim:",
        "examples": [
          "He was found guilty of terrorist activity.",
          "criminal activities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is done for enjoyment, especially an organized event:",
        "examples": [
          "His spare-time activities include cooking, tennis, and windsurfing.",
          "We offer our guests a wide range of outdoor/sporting activities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the doing of something, or something that you are doing, have done, or could do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There were lots of activities for children at the museum.",
          "[ C ] Her favorite activity is visiting antique shops.",
          "[ U ] Carbon dioxide is also produced by human activity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a lot of things are happening or being done:",
        "examples": [
          "business/commercial/economic activity Any conflict has the potential to disrupt business activity.",
          "manufacturing/marketing/trading activity",
          "boost/increase activity This package of tax cuts and spending increases is designed to boost economic activity over the next year.",
          "The increased level of activity in our principal markets flattened out during the first half of this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work of a person, group, or organization to achieve something, especially to make money:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's activities stretch from Australia to the US.",
          "We invest primarily in companies which have their principal business activities in the Pacific Basin.",
          "manufacturing/marketing/management activities"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "activity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which a lot of things are happening or people are moving around:",
        "examples": [
          "economic activity Economists are concerned by the low level of economic activity.",
          "business activity Experts predict that this could depress business activity for years.",
          "flurry of activity There was a sudden flurry of activity when the director walked in.",
          "There was a lot of activity in preparation for the Queen's visit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work of a group or organization to achieve an aim:",
        "examples": [
          "He was found guilty of terrorist activity.",
          "criminal activities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is done for enjoyment, especially an organized event:",
        "examples": [
          "His spare-time activities include cooking, tennis, and windsurfing.",
          "We offer our guests a wide range of outdoor/sporting activities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the doing of something, or something that you are doing, have done, or could do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There were lots of activities for children at the museum.",
          "[ C ] Her favorite activity is visiting antique shops.",
          "[ U ] Carbon dioxide is also produced by human activity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a lot of things are happening or being done:",
        "examples": [
          "business/commercial/economic activity Any conflict has the potential to disrupt business activity.",
          "manufacturing/marketing/trading activity",
          "boost/increase activity This package of tax cuts and spending increases is designed to boost economic activity over the next year.",
          "The increased level of activity in our principal markets flattened out during the first half of this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work of a person, group, or organization to achieve something, especially to make money:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's activities stretch from Australia to the US.",
          "We invest primarily in companies which have their principal business activities in the Pacific Basin.",
          "manufacturing/marketing/management activities"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "actor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who pretends to be someone else while performing in a film, play, or television or radio programme:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Who's your favourite actor?\" \"Robert de Niro.\"",
          "She is one of the most versatile actors working today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or an organization that is involved in or important in politics, society, etc. in some way because of their actions:",
        "examples": [
          "International law recognizes that a state can engage in armed conflict against a non-state actor.",
          "actor on the world stage The country will find itself as one of the key actors on the world stage.",
          "actor in The miners, through their trades unions, have long been major actors in the political arena ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who plays the part of a character in a movie or play:",
        "examples": [
          "The play has a cast of six actors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "actors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who pretends to be someone else while performing in a film, play, or television or radio programme:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Who's your favourite actor?\" \"Robert de Niro.\"",
          "She is one of the most versatile actors working today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or an organization that is involved in or important in politics, society, etc. in some way because of their actions:",
        "examples": [
          "International law recognizes that a state can engage in armed conflict against a non-state actor.",
          "actor on the world stage The country will find itself as one of the key actors on the world stage.",
          "actor in The miners, through their trades unions, have long been major actors in the political arena ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who plays the part of a character in a movie or play:",
        "examples": [
          "The play has a cast of six actors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "actress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who pretends to be someone else while performing in a film, play, or television programme:",
        "examples": [
          "She's the highest-paid actress in Hollywood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "actresses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who pretends to be someone else while performing in a film, play, or television or radio programme:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Who's your favourite actor?\" \"Robert de Niro.\"",
          "She is one of the most versatile actors working today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or an organization that is involved in or important in politics, society, etc. in some way because of their actions:",
        "examples": [
          "International law recognizes that a state can engage in armed conflict against a non-state actor.",
          "actor on the world stage The country will find itself as one of the key actors on the world stage.",
          "actor in The miners, through their trades unions, have long been major actors in the political arena ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who plays the part of a character in a movie or play:",
        "examples": [
          "The play has a cast of six actors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to behave in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "act like Don't be so silly - you're acting like a child!",
          "He acted as if he'd never met me before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something for a particular purpose or to solve a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Engineers acted quickly to repair the damaged pipes.",
          "act for Who is acting for the defendant?",
          "act on behalf of The agent was acting on behalf of (= representing) her client, a Broadway actress.",
          "She acted without thinking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The anaesthetic acted quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform a part in a film, play, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Ellis Pike was chosen to act the part of the lawyer in the film.",
          "Have you ever acted in a play before?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a particular, usually bad, way:",
        "examples": [
          "Why are you always acting the fool?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you do:",
        "examples": [
          "an act of aggression/bravery/madness/terrorism",
          "simple act The simple act of telling someone about a problem can help.",
          "a kind/thoughtless/selfish act",
          "artistic representations of the sexual act"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that hides your real feelings or intentions:",
        "examples": [
          "Was she really upset or was that just an act?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group that performs a short piece in a show, or the piece that they perform:",
        "examples": [
          "a comedy/juggling/trapeze act",
          "Our next act is a very talented young musician."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a play or opera:",
        "examples": [
          "Shakespeare's plays were written in five acts.",
          "The hero does not enter until the second act/Act Two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law or formal decision made by a parliament or other group of people who make the laws for their country:",
        "examples": [
          "an Act of Parliament",
          "the Betting and Gaming Act",
          "Almost two hundred suspects were detained in the UK last year under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.",
          "The state legislature passed an act banning the sale of automatic weapons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something for a particular purpose or in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The president acted quickly to bring federal aid to areas damaged by flooding.",
          "She acted responsibly.",
          "He acted as if he’d never seen me before.",
          "She acted as (= performed in the position of) a tour guide for the group.",
          "He said he was acting on (= doing something as a result of) the advice of his lawyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform in a movie, play, or television show:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He acts the part of a small-town lawyer.",
          "[ I ] She has acted in lots of television sitcoms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law made by Congress or another legislature:",
        "examples": [
          "an act of Congress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of short performances that are parts of a show, or the person or group who performs one of these parts:",
        "examples": [
          "a circus act",
          "fig. His story is just an act (= is pretended and not sincere)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An act is also one of the main parts of a play or opera:",
        "examples": [
          "The play is presented in three acts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that someone does:",
        "examples": [
          "A partner may be held responsible for the acts of his co-partners committed in the name of the firm.",
          "He has led an investigation into stock market manipulation and various illegal acts and swindles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law or formal decision made by a parliament or other group of elected law-makers:",
        "examples": [
          "The 2010 act, with its requirement for a review of financial controls, has helped drive up the cost of corporate audits by as much as 50%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be so good that it is unlikely that anyone or anything that comes after will be as good:",
        "examples": [
          "The company could lose momentum without its chief executive, who will be a hard act to follow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take advantage of or become involved with something that someone else started:",
        "examples": [
          "There's always a debate in the machine room about the product, long before the marketing men and editors get in on the act."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize yourself so that you do things in an effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr Dinsdale said it was crucial that the Department of Trade & Industry got its act together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something with the intention of achieving a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "act to do sth Engineers will need to act quickly to repair the damaged pipes.",
          "act quickly/swiftly/now Anyone who wants a fixed-rate deal should act now.",
          "act decisively/improperly/responsibly It is now time for management to act decisively.",
          "act against/in sb's interests There were claims that the management was acting against shareholders' interests.",
          "Members should act in the best interests of the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something believing that it is the right thing to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Although errors of judgement were made, at all times the company's staff acted in good faith."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "actual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing in fact:",
        "examples": [
          "We had estimated about 300 visitors, but the actual number was much higher.",
          "The exams are in July, but the actual results (= the results themselves) don't appear until September."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "really:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought she was Portuguese, but in actual fact she's Brazilian."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "real; existing in fact:",
        "examples": [
          "We expected 50 people, but the actual number was a lot higher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "true or exact:",
        "examples": [
          "actual amount/cost/figure Residents are paying electricity prices that are double the actual cost of generating electricity.",
          "There is a gap between desired and actual performance.",
          "actual sales/results"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "real, rather than part of an idea or plan:",
        "examples": [
          "He's had a lot of interviews, but never had an actual job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "real, not on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "The actual stores offer local convenience while the virtual stores offer variety for shoppers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that a company really spends, rather than an amount of money that it plans or expects to spend:",
        "examples": [
          "We continuously compare budgeted amounts with actuals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that physically exists such as oil, metal, grain, or coffee that is traded on the stock market:",
        "examples": [
          "Transactions can be trade in actuals or by means of futures contracts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "actuality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fact:",
        "examples": [
          "He's out of touch with the actualities of life in Africa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "really:",
        "examples": [
          "In actuality, there were few job losses last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "actuary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who calculates how likely accidents, such as fire, flood, or loss of property, are to happen, and tells insurance companies how much they should charge their customers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to calculate risk for insurance companies and pension funds, especially the age to which people are expected to live. The companies and funds use the results to make certain that they always have enough money to make payments to the people who have a right to them:",
        "examples": [
          "Actuaries and auditors have a statutory duty to report anything that exposes the assets of a pension scheme to risk."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "actuation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of making a machine start to work or a process start to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "They carried out tests on the actuation of safety features."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acuity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to hear, see, or think accurately and clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "Tiredness also affects visual acuity.",
          "He was a man of great political acuity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acumen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "skill in making correct decisions and judgments in a particular subject, such as business or politics:",
        "examples": [
          "She has considerable business/financial acumen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to make correct judgments:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr. Estavez has real business acumen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skill in making correct decisions and judgments in business or in a particular area of business:",
        "examples": [
          "He is an astute man with sound business acumen.",
          "commercial/financial/legal acumen"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "acupuncture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a treatment for pain or illness in which thin needles are positioned just under the surface of the skin at special points around the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Acupuncture originated in China."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a treatment for pain and illness in which special needles are put into the skin at particular positions",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "acute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a bad situation is acute, it causes severe problems or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt acute embarrassment/anxiety/concern at his behaviour.",
          "The problem of poverty is particularly acute in rural areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An acute pain or illness is one that quickly becomes very severe:",
        "examples": [
          "acute abdominal pains",
          "an acute attack of appendicitis"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe intelligence, senses, etc. that are very good, accurate, and able to notice very small differences:",
        "examples": [
          "acute eyesight/hearing",
          "an acute sense of smell",
          "a woman of acute intelligence/judgment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An acute angle is less than 90 degrees.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign that is written above a letter in some languages, showing you how to pronounce the letter:",
        "examples": [
          "There's an acute accent on the e in \"café\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very serious, extreme, or severe:",
        "examples": [
          "The area has an acute water shortage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In medicine, acute describes severe conditions, illnesses, or injuries that need immediate care:",
        "examples": [
          "Not all hospitals can provide acute care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "aware of or able to recognize small differences between things, or being accurate in judging something:",
        "examples": [
          "He has very acute hearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an angle) less than 90º",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An acute triangle is a triangle with three angles of less than 90º.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a bad situation is acute, it causes severe problems or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "The problem is particularly acute for small businesses.",
          "an acute conflict/crisis/need"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for an advertisement:",
        "examples": [
          "I often prefer the ads on TV to the actual programmes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "in 1215 AD/AD 1215",
          "during the seventh century AD"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofadvertisement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Anno Domini (= in the year of the Lord), used to show that a year is after the year in which Jesus Christ is thought to have been born:",
        "examples": [
          "the 12th century A.D.",
          "The Roman empire ended in A.D. 476."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advertisement:",
        "examples": [
          "an ad for sth He appeared in an ad for fizzy drinks.",
          "take out/place an ad They took out a full-page ad in the newspaper.",
          "The company has been running ads on Spanish-language TV network Telemundo.",
          "newspaper/television/internet ads"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "advertising:",
        "examples": [
          "Who created the concept for the ad campaign?",
          "ad executives",
          "ad revenue/spending/budget"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ada": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the Americans with Disabilities Act: a US law that protects the rights of people who have disabilities (= injuries, illnesses, etc. that make it difficult for them to do the things that other people do):",
        "examples": [
          "Information about ADA compliance is available online at www.ada.gov."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wise saying:",
        "examples": [
          "He remembered the old adage \"Look before you leap\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wise saying or proverb:",
        "examples": [
          "He remembered the old adage, \"Look before you leap.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adagio": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music that should be played slowly:",
        "examples": [
          "Barber's Adagio for Strings"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a character in the Bible who was the first man made by God",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "adamant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to persuade, or unwilling to change an opinion or decision:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] I've told her she should stay at home and rest but she's adamant that she's coming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unwilling to be persuaded to change an opinion or decision:",
        "examples": [
          "She was adamant about becoming a dancer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adamantly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that means it is impossible to persuade you or make you change your opinion or decision:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor is adamantly opposed to any tax increase.",
          "Most people were adamantly against the decision."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a character in the Bible who was the first man made by God",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "adapt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change, or to change something, to suit different conditions or uses:",
        "examples": [
          "adapt something for something Davies is busy adapting Brinkworth's latest novel for television.",
          "The play had been adapted for (= changed to make it suitable for) children.",
          "adapt from The recipe here is a pork roast adapted from Caroline O'Neill's book \"Louisiana Kitchen\".",
          "Many software companies have adapted popular programs to the new operating system.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We had to adapt our plans to fit Jack's timetable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change your ideas or behaviour to make them suitable for a new situation:",
        "examples": [
          "adapt to The good thing about children is that they adapt very easily to new environments.",
          "It took me a while to adapt to the new job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a living thing adapts, it changes slightly over time so it can continue to exist in a particular environment:",
        "examples": [
          "adapt to Species have adapted to climate changes throughout history.",
          "The ways in which organisms have adapted to survive in this extreme environment are not well understood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to adjust to different conditions or uses, or to change to meet different situations",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become familiar with a new situation:",
        "examples": [
          "adapt to sth To remain competitive the company has to be able to adapt to the changing marketplace.",
          "adapt to doing sth Dick has adapted very well to running a multinational."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something to suit different conditions or uses:",
        "examples": [
          "Sometimes you have to adapt the design to suit the customer's requirements.",
          "adapt sth for sth It was the first time a British brewer had adapted a product for French tastes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adaptation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing to suit different conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "The documentary is about corruption, crime and human adaptation to difficult circumstances.",
          "His team's successful adaptation to life in the top-flight has come as no surprise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process in which a living thing changes slightly over time to be able to continue to exist in a particular environment, or a change like this:",
        "examples": [
          "Evolution occurs as a result of adaptation to new environments.",
          "It's these evolutionary adaptations that make aphids and other insects so destructive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a film, book, play, etc. that has been made from another film, book, play, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year he starred in the film adaptation of Bill Cronshaw's best-selling novel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something produced to adjust to different conditions or uses, or to meet different situations:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The movie was an adaptation of a novel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a characteristic of a plant or animal that makes it able to adjust to the conditions of a particular environment",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "adapted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "changed slightly for a particular purpose or use:",
        "examples": [
          "He drives a specially adapted car.",
          "The festive grotto is in fact an adapted garden shed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a living thing) able to exist in a particular environment because of changes that have happened to it over time:",
        "examples": [
          "be adapted to Both trees are well adapted to London's dry climate and dirty air.",
          "The rat is uniquely adapted to living around humans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adapting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change, or to change something, to suit different conditions or uses:",
        "examples": [
          "adapt something for something Davies is busy adapting Brinkworth's latest novel for television.",
          "The play had been adapted for (= changed to make it suitable for) children.",
          "adapt from The recipe here is a pork roast adapted from Caroline O'Neill's book \"Louisiana Kitchen\".",
          "Many software companies have adapted popular programs to the new operating system.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We had to adapt our plans to fit Jack's timetable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change your ideas or behaviour to make them suitable for a new situation:",
        "examples": [
          "adapt to The good thing about children is that they adapt very easily to new environments.",
          "It took me a while to adapt to the new job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a living thing adapts, it changes slightly over time so it can continue to exist in a particular environment:",
        "examples": [
          "adapt to Species have adapted to climate changes throughout history.",
          "The ways in which organisms have adapted to survive in this extreme environment are not well understood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adaptive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having an ability to change to suit changing conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "We teach our clients to run projects in an adaptive manner.",
          "Effective leaders need to be highly adaptive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the way that a living thing changes slightly over time so it can continue to exist in a particular environment:",
        "examples": [
          "A plant physiologist, she observes the capacity of plants for adaptive behaviour.",
          "adaptive responses to environmental challenges"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to adjust:",
        "examples": [
          "These governments do not possess the adaptive capacity to endure such changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to adjust to the conditions of a particular environment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "changing quickly to suit different conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "Adaptive organizations rely on fast feedback from customers to respond to market changes.",
          "Their favoured approach seems to be adaptive management, in which policymakers alter their policies as conditions change.",
          "adaptive processes/systems/strategies"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "add": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put two or more numbers or amounts together to get a total:",
        "examples": [
          "add in It's $45 - $50 if you add in the cost of postage.",
          "add on Don't forget to add on your travelling expenses.",
          "We'll keep a running subtotal and add the tax on at the end.",
          "If you add (= calculate the total of) three and four you get seven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something with something else to increase the number or amount or to improve the whole:",
        "examples": [
          "add something to something She's added a Picasso to her collection.",
          "Beat the butter and sugar together and slowly add the eggs.",
          "add to Her colleagues' laughter only added to her embarrassment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] She was sad, she said, but added (= said also) that she felt she had made the right decision.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Oh, and thank you for all your help!\" he added as he was leaving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Attention Deficit Disorder: a name used mainly in the 1980s for a condition in which someone, especially a child, is often in a state of activity or excitement and unable to direct their attention towards what they are doing:",
        "examples": [
          "A person with ADHD, previously known as ADD (attention-deficit disorder), has trouble focusing on activities, organizing and finishing tasks, and following instructions.",
          "She said her child's teacher thought he might have ADD."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something with something else to increase the number or amount or to make it more important:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Beat the butter and sugar together, and then add the eggs.",
          "[ T ] \"Thanks for all your help!\" he added as he was leaving.",
          "[ I ] Factors beyond their control added to their success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate the total of a group of numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] If you add three and four you get seven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something with something else in order to improve it or increase the number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "add sth to sth Investors can add more money to the fund at any time.",
          "You can add a link to your own website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put one number or amount with another in order to calculate a total:",
        "examples": [
          "add sth to sth You have to add the cost of postage to the subtotal.",
          "add sth together So when you add all those figures together, that is where 534 comes from."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in value by a particular amount, or to make something increase in value by a particular amount:",
        "examples": [
          "add sth to sth Today its shares added 7p to 460p."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "added": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extra:",
        "examples": [
          "He had the added disadvantage of being the only man present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to introduce more information to support or add to what you are saying :",
        "examples": [
          "She lost her job last week, and now added to that she's pregnant again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "addict": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who cannot stop doing or using something, especially something harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "a drug/heroin addict",
          "a gambling addict",
          "humorous I'm a chocolate/shopping addict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is unable to stop doing or using something",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "addicted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to stop taking drugs, or doing something as a habit:",
        "examples": [
          "By the age of 14 he was addicted to heroin.",
          "I'm addicted to (= I very often eat) chocolate.",
          "I know that if I start watching a soap opera I immediately become hopelessly addicted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "addiction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an inability to stop doing or using something, especially something harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "addiction to He developed an addiction to painkillers.",
          "drug addiction He had a problem with drug addiction, but has been better since getting treatment.",
          "alcohol addiction many of the prison inmates had drug or alcohol addictions.",
          "gambling addiction She praised their efforts to treat gambling addiction.",
          "For people with OCD, cleaning can become an addiction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the need or strong desire to do or to have something, or a very strong liking for something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] His addiction began with prescription drugs.",
          "[ C ] I have an addiction to mystery stories."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "addictions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an inability to stop doing or using something, especially something harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "addiction to He developed an addiction to painkillers.",
          "drug addiction He had a problem with drug addiction, but has been better since getting treatment.",
          "alcohol addiction many of the prison inmates had drug or alcohol addictions.",
          "gambling addiction She praised their efforts to treat gambling addiction.",
          "For people with OCD, cleaning can become an addiction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the need or strong desire to do or to have something, or a very strong liking for something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] His addiction began with prescription drugs.",
          "[ C ] I have an addiction to mystery stories."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "addictive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An addictive drug is one that you cannot stop taking once you have started:",
        "examples": [
          "Tobacco is highly addictive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An addictive activity or food is one that you cannot stop doing or eating once you have started:",
        "examples": [
          "The problem with video games is that they're addictive.",
          "These nuts are addictive - I can't stop eating them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of characteristics that mean that you very quickly become addicted to drugs, food, alcohol, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got an addictive personality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "addicts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who cannot stop doing or using something, especially something harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "a drug/heroin addict",
          "a gambling addict",
          "humorous I'm a chocolate/shopping addict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is unable to stop doing or using something",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "adding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put two or more numbers or amounts together to get a total:",
        "examples": [
          "add in It's $45 - $50 if you add in the cost of postage.",
          "add on Don't forget to add on your travelling expenses.",
          "We'll keep a running subtotal and add the tax on at the end.",
          "If you add (= calculate the total of) three and four you get seven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something with something else to increase the number or amount or to improve the whole:",
        "examples": [
          "add something to something She's added a Picasso to her collection.",
          "Beat the butter and sugar together and slowly add the eggs.",
          "add to Her colleagues' laughter only added to her embarrassment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] She was sad, she said, but added (= said also) that she felt she had made the right decision.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Oh, and thank you for all your help!\" he added as he was leaving."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "addition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of adding numbers or amounts together:",
        "examples": [
          "Twice a week the children are tested in basic mathematical skills such as addition (= calculating the total of different numbers put together) and subtraction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as well (as):",
        "examples": [
          "In addition to his apartment in Manhattan, he has a villa in Italy and a castle in Scotland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has been added to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "useful addition to He admits tofu is a useful addition to the range of meat alternatives available.",
          "worthy addition to Her latest novel is a worthy addition to the spy thriller genre.",
          "welcome addition Fresh summer vegetables are a welcome addition to many recipes.",
          "latest addition I have many exotic plants in my collection, and this orchid is my latest addition.",
          "The new model is the latest addition to the range."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone new who has joined or been added to a group:",
        "examples": [
          "new addition We have had several new additions to the family recently.",
          "A new secretary would be a welcome addition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of adding a substance or thing to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Most working environments are improved by the addition of (= by adding) a few plants and pictures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new part added to a house or other building:",
        "examples": [
          "addition to We're building an addition to our house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of calculating the total of a group of numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We learn addition and subtraction in first and second grade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the joining of something to something else to make it larger or more important, or the person or thing that joins something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Harold is the newest addition to our staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something extra that is added to something:",
        "examples": [
          "an addition to sth The company provides a compensation package which amounts to an addition to the employee's salary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of adding something to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "the addition of sth to sth The addition of women to the board was a deliberate diversity strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new part added to a building:",
        "examples": [
          "an addition to/on sth The commissioners plan to build an addition on the front of the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that something else exists or is included:",
        "examples": [
          "In addition to movies, the company also published magazines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "additional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extra:",
        "examples": [
          "additional costs/problems",
          "There will be an extra charge for any additional passengers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "put with something else to increase the number or amount or to make it more important:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s no additional charge for children under twelve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extra:",
        "examples": [
          "We plan to open an additional 10 to 12 stores next year.",
          "There will be no additional charge for this service.",
          "an additional $50,000/£1million/€35 billion, etc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "resulting in a reduction in the amount of carbon dioxide gas that is released into the environment, which would not have happened without trading carbon credits:",
        "examples": [
          "Would the project have been implemented, even without the sales of the carbon offsets? If the answer is yes, the project is not “additional.”"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "additionally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "also or in addition:",
        "examples": [
          "Additionally, we request a deposit of $200 in advance.",
          "You can leave your pension in the fund, and additionally contribute to a personal pension."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "also:",
        "examples": [
          "Option two additionally offers an early repayment option after three years.",
          "\"Additionally, 45,000 people have already exhausted their unemployment benefits this year,\" he said."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "additions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of adding numbers or amounts together:",
        "examples": [
          "Twice a week the children are tested in basic mathematical skills such as addition (= calculating the total of different numbers put together) and subtraction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as well (as):",
        "examples": [
          "In addition to his apartment in Manhattan, he has a villa in Italy and a castle in Scotland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has been added to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "useful addition to He admits tofu is a useful addition to the range of meat alternatives available.",
          "worthy addition to Her latest novel is a worthy addition to the spy thriller genre.",
          "welcome addition Fresh summer vegetables are a welcome addition to many recipes.",
          "latest addition I have many exotic plants in my collection, and this orchid is my latest addition.",
          "The new model is the latest addition to the range."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone new who has joined or been added to a group:",
        "examples": [
          "new addition We have had several new additions to the family recently.",
          "A new secretary would be a welcome addition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of adding a substance or thing to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Most working environments are improved by the addition of (= by adding) a few plants and pictures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new part added to a house or other building:",
        "examples": [
          "addition to We're building an addition to our house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of calculating the total of a group of numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We learn addition and subtraction in first and second grade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the joining of something to something else to make it larger or more important, or the person or thing that joins something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Harold is the newest addition to our staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something extra that is added to something:",
        "examples": [
          "an addition to sth The company provides a compensation package which amounts to an addition to the employee's salary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of adding something to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "the addition of sth to sth The addition of women to the board was a deliberate diversity strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new part added to a building:",
        "examples": [
          "an addition to/on sth The commissioners plan to build an addition on the front of the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that something else exists or is included:",
        "examples": [
          "In addition to movies, the company also published magazines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "address": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number of the house, name of the road, and name of the town where a person lives or works, and where letters can be sent:",
        "examples": [
          "her business/home address",
          "a change of address"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where someone lives:",
        "examples": [
          "Police searched an address in North London in connection with a drugs arrest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of letters and symbols that tell you where to find something on the internet or show where an email is sent to:",
        "examples": [
          "What's your email address?",
          "Do you have their Web address?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where a piece of information is stored in a computer's memory",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal speech:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave an address to the Royal Academy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or write to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He addressed a few introductory remarks to the audience.",
          "You may address me as Ms Harris.",
          "He likes to be addressed as \"Sir\" or \"Mr Partridge\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give attention to or deal with a matter or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The issue of funding has yet to be addressed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a name or address on an envelope or parcel:",
        "examples": [
          "address something to someone Put the cheque in an envelope and address it to John Smith.",
          "be addressed to So why did you open a letter that was addressed to me?",
          "The parcel was wrongly addressed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stand in position before hitting a golf ball or shooting at a target:",
        "examples": [
          "Try to make sure that you are well balanced when you address the ball.",
          "The archers have to straddle the line when they address the target."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the specific place where a person, business, or organization can be found and where mail can be received:",
        "examples": [
          "What is your street address now?",
          "I need your home and your business address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An address is also a group of letters or numbers and an @ symbol used to send electronic mail to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "My e-mail address is pjh17@cambridge.org."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal speech:",
        "examples": [
          "The graduation address was very dull."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or write to someone, or to direct information to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The First Lady addressed the meeting briefly.",
          "He was generally addressed as “Captain.”"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give attention to or to deal with a matter or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ll address that question at the next meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write or print the specific place where a person, business, or organization can be found on something to be sent there:",
        "examples": [
          "I addressed envelopes all morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building number, name of the road, etc. where you live, where an organization has an office, or where mail is sent:",
        "examples": [
          "Please send your application to the address below.",
          "What is your full address?",
          "a business/home address",
          "Taxpayers who have moved should make certain they file a change of address with the U.S. Postal Service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the words and symbols that you type in order to send an email to a particular person. It usually consists of a person's name, an @ sign, the name of a company or school, and sometimes an abbreviation for a country:",
        "examples": [
          "I sent the email to the wrong address.",
          "What's your email address?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the words and symbols that you type to look at a particular website:",
        "examples": [
          "How much web information could be captured: just the overall address or a list of each document viewed?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal speech:",
        "examples": [
          "in an address to sb/sth 'I can only see continued growth ahead of us,' the Chairman said in an address to analysts and money managers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write an address on an envelope or package so it can be sent to the person who has that address:",
        "examples": [
          "be addressed to sb/sth Make sure that your package is addressed to the correct department.",
          "a stamped addressed envelope"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to a group of people, especially in a meeting or formal event:",
        "examples": [
          "He addressed a group of forty industrialists and politicians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to someone in a particular way or using a particular name:",
        "examples": [
          "address sb as sth She addressed him as Mr Clifford."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with a particular problem or need:",
        "examples": [
          "It is time to address the budget deficit.",
          "address a problem/issue How does the organization address the problems identified?",
          "address a need He was impressed with the business plan because it addressed a real need."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "addressed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or write to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He addressed a few introductory remarks to the audience.",
          "You may address me as Ms Harris.",
          "He likes to be addressed as \"Sir\" or \"Mr Partridge\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give attention to or deal with a matter or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The issue of funding has yet to be addressed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a name or address on an envelope or parcel:",
        "examples": [
          "address something to someone Put the cheque in an envelope and address it to John Smith.",
          "be addressed to So why did you open a letter that was addressed to me?",
          "The parcel was wrongly addressed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stand in position before hitting a golf ball or shooting at a target:",
        "examples": [
          "Try to make sure that you are well balanced when you address the ball.",
          "The archers have to straddle the line when they address the target."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "addresses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number of the house, name of the road, and name of the town where a person lives or works, and where letters can be sent:",
        "examples": [
          "her business/home address",
          "a change of address"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where someone lives:",
        "examples": [
          "Police searched an address in North London in connection with a drugs arrest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of letters and symbols that tell you where to find something on the internet or show where an email is sent to:",
        "examples": [
          "What's your email address?",
          "Do you have their Web address?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where a piece of information is stored in a computer's memory",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal speech:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave an address to the Royal Academy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or write to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He addressed a few introductory remarks to the audience.",
          "You may address me as Ms Harris.",
          "He likes to be addressed as \"Sir\" or \"Mr Partridge\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give attention to or deal with a matter or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The issue of funding has yet to be addressed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a name or address on an envelope or parcel:",
        "examples": [
          "address something to someone Put the cheque in an envelope and address it to John Smith.",
          "be addressed to So why did you open a letter that was addressed to me?",
          "The parcel was wrongly addressed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stand in position before hitting a golf ball or shooting at a target:",
        "examples": [
          "Try to make sure that you are well balanced when you address the ball.",
          "The archers have to straddle the line when they address the target."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the specific place where a person, business, or organization can be found and where mail can be received:",
        "examples": [
          "What is your street address now?",
          "I need your home and your business address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An address is also a group of letters or numbers and an @ symbol used to send electronic mail to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "My e-mail address is pjh17@cambridge.org."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal speech:",
        "examples": [
          "The graduation address was very dull."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or write to someone, or to direct information to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The First Lady addressed the meeting briefly.",
          "He was generally addressed as “Captain.”"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give attention to or to deal with a matter or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ll address that question at the next meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write or print the specific place where a person, business, or organization can be found on something to be sent there:",
        "examples": [
          "I addressed envelopes all morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building number, name of the road, etc. where you live, where an organization has an office, or where mail is sent:",
        "examples": [
          "Please send your application to the address below.",
          "What is your full address?",
          "a business/home address",
          "Taxpayers who have moved should make certain they file a change of address with the U.S. Postal Service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the words and symbols that you type in order to send an email to a particular person. It usually consists of a person's name, an @ sign, the name of a company or school, and sometimes an abbreviation for a country:",
        "examples": [
          "I sent the email to the wrong address.",
          "What's your email address?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the words and symbols that you type to look at a particular website:",
        "examples": [
          "How much web information could be captured: just the overall address or a list of each document viewed?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal speech:",
        "examples": [
          "in an address to sb/sth 'I can only see continued growth ahead of us,' the Chairman said in an address to analysts and money managers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write an address on an envelope or package so it can be sent to the person who has that address:",
        "examples": [
          "be addressed to sb/sth Make sure that your package is addressed to the correct department.",
          "a stamped addressed envelope"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to a group of people, especially in a meeting or formal event:",
        "examples": [
          "He addressed a group of forty industrialists and politicians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to someone in a particular way or using a particular name:",
        "examples": [
          "address sb as sth She addressed him as Mr Clifford."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with a particular problem or need:",
        "examples": [
          "It is time to address the budget deficit.",
          "address a problem/issue How does the organization address the problems identified?",
          "address a need He was impressed with the business plan because it addressed a real need."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "addressing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or write to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He addressed a few introductory remarks to the audience.",
          "You may address me as Ms Harris.",
          "He likes to be addressed as \"Sir\" or \"Mr Partridge\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give attention to or deal with a matter or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The issue of funding has yet to be addressed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a name or address on an envelope or parcel:",
        "examples": [
          "address something to someone Put the cheque in an envelope and address it to John Smith.",
          "be addressed to So why did you open a letter that was addressed to me?",
          "The parcel was wrongly addressed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stand in position before hitting a golf ball or shooting at a target:",
        "examples": [
          "Try to make sure that you are well balanced when you address the ball.",
          "The archers have to straddle the line when they address the target."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put two or more numbers or amounts together to get a total:",
        "examples": [
          "add in It's $45 - $50 if you add in the cost of postage.",
          "add on Don't forget to add on your travelling expenses.",
          "We'll keep a running subtotal and add the tax on at the end.",
          "If you add (= calculate the total of) three and four you get seven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something with something else to increase the number or amount or to improve the whole:",
        "examples": [
          "add something to something She's added a Picasso to her collection.",
          "Beat the butter and sugar together and slowly add the eggs.",
          "add to Her colleagues' laughter only added to her embarrassment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] She was sad, she said, but added (= said also) that she felt she had made the right decision.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Oh, and thank you for all your help!\" he added as he was leaving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Attention Deficit Disorder: a name used mainly in the 1980s for a condition in which someone, especially a child, is often in a state of activity or excitement and unable to direct their attention towards what they are doing:",
        "examples": [
          "A person with ADHD, previously known as ADD (attention-deficit disorder), has trouble focusing on activities, organizing and finishing tasks, and following instructions.",
          "She said her child's teacher thought he might have ADD."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something with something else to increase the number or amount or to make it more important:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Beat the butter and sugar together, and then add the eggs.",
          "[ T ] \"Thanks for all your help!\" he added as he was leaving.",
          "[ I ] Factors beyond their control added to their success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate the total of a group of numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] If you add three and four you get seven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something with something else in order to improve it or increase the number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "add sth to sth Investors can add more money to the fund at any time.",
          "You can add a link to your own website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put one number or amount with another in order to calculate a total:",
        "examples": [
          "add sth to sth You have to add the cost of postage to the subtotal.",
          "add sth together So when you add all those figures together, that is where 534 comes from."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in value by a particular amount, or to make something increase in value by a particular amount:",
        "examples": [
          "add sth to sth Today its shares added 7p to 460p."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adept": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a natural ability to do something that needs skill:",
        "examples": [
          "She's very adept at dealing with the media.",
          "Tamsin Palmer gave a technically adept performance on the piano."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skilled:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s adept at making people feel at ease."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adequate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Have we got adequate food for 20 guests?",
          "I didn't have adequate time to prepare.",
          "It's not a big salary but it's adequate for our needs.",
          "The council's provision for the elderly is barely adequate (= is not enough).",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Will future oil supplies be adequate to meet world needs?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn’t have adequate time to prepare for the exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "enough or good enough for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Staff did not receive adequate training.",
          "adequate to do sth Our laws must be adequate to protect our citizens.",
          "adequate for sth This printer should be perfectly adequate for your needs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adequately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "While some patients can be adequately cared for at home, others are best served by care in a hospital.",
          "Manufacturers may lack the means to adequately test their product."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adhd": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a condition in which someone, especially a child, is often in a state of activity or excitement and unable to direct their attention towards what they are doing:",
        "examples": [
          "People with ADHD have difficulty sitting still and concentrating.",
          "Teachers may identify a child as possibly having ADHD.",
          "What are the symptoms of ADHD in adults?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adherence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of someone behaving exactly according to rules, beliefs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He was noted for his strict adherence to the rules."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the obeying of a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "He insists upon adherence to every rule, no matter how silly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing something according to a particular rule, standard, agreement, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "adherence to sth Working with thousands of small farmers makes strict adherence to fair trade rules difficult."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adieu": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "goodbye:",
        "examples": [
          "bid someone adieu She bade (= said to) him adieu and left."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adios": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "goodbye",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "adjacent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very near, next to, or touching:",
        "examples": [
          "They work in adjacent buildings.",
          "They lived in a house adjacent to the railway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in compounds to show that something is not exactly the thing mentioned, but very similar to it:",
        "examples": [
          "For fans looking for some excellent horror-adjacent movies, I've put together the list below.",
          "\"There are an enormous number of science-adjacent and science-related careers for you to choose from,\" he explained."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very near, or with nothing in between:",
        "examples": [
          "They work in adjacent buildings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Two angles are adjacent if they are next to each other and share a line.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "adjective": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word that describes a noun or pronoun:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Big\", \"boring\", \"purple\", and \"obvious\" are all adjectives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word that describes a noun or pronoun:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Big,\" \"purple,\" \"quick,\" \"obvious,\" and \"silvery\" are adjectives."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adjectives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word that describes a noun or pronoun:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Big\", \"boring\", \"purple\", and \"obvious\" are all adjectives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word that describes a noun or pronoun:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Big,\" \"purple,\" \"quick,\" \"obvious,\" and \"silvery\" are adjectives."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adjoining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "near, next to, or touching:",
        "examples": [
          "We asked for adjoining rooms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with nothing in between, or touching:",
        "examples": [
          "We had adjoining rooms in the hotel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adjourn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have a pause or rest during a formal meeting or trial:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting was adjourned until Tuesday.",
          "Shall we adjourn for lunch?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rest or pause during a meeting or trial:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They adjourned the meeting until after lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to temporarily end a meeting or trial:",
        "examples": [
          "adjourn for sth The meeting adjourned for lunch.",
          "adjourn a case/hearing/trial/inquest/meeting The district judge adjourned the case for 16 weeks to allow time for experts to give evidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adjourned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a pause or rest during a formal meeting or trial:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting was adjourned until Tuesday.",
          "Shall we adjourn for lunch?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adjust": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you.",
          "As a teacher you have to adjust your methods to suit the needs of slower children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange your clothing to make yourself look tidy:",
        "examples": [
          "She adjusted her skirt, took a deep breath, and walked into the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more familiar with a new situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't adjust to living on my own.",
          "Her eyes slowly adjusted to the dark.",
          "The lifestyle is so very different - it takes a while to adjust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something slightly to make it fit, work better, or be more suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Adjust the angle of your monitor so you can easily read it.",
          "[ I ] You need time to adjust to a new situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something slightly to make it fit, work better, or be more suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "You may need to adjust the image on your screen to keep it centered.",
          "They fail to update information on an ongoing basis and adjust sales strategies accordingly.",
          "Contractors have been slow to adjust their recruiting strategies to take account of these changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change figures slightly according to inflation, the time of year, etc. so that they can be compared in a useful way with other figures:",
        "examples": [
          "adjust sth for sth Payouts from the fund, when adjusted for inflation, are 20% less today than they were 10 years ago.",
          "The region's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 8.9% this spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more familiar with a new situation:",
        "examples": [
          "adjust to sth Restaurant owners will get additional time to adjust to the new regulations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide how much money will be paid to an insurance customer or to pay them the money:",
        "examples": [
          "adjust a claim We adjust flood-related claims according to general company and industry standards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adjustable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be changed to suit particular needs:",
        "examples": [
          "The height of the steering wheel is adjustable.",
          "Is the strap on this helmet adjustable?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is adjustable can be changed according to how something else changes or in order to make it more suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "This office chair has an adjustable seat and back.",
          "Homebuyers with risky credit ratings were able to get mortgages with adjustable interest rates offering low monthly payments to start with."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adjusted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you.",
          "As a teacher you have to adjust your methods to suit the needs of slower children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange your clothing to make yourself look tidy:",
        "examples": [
          "She adjusted her skirt, took a deep breath, and walked into the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more familiar with a new situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't adjust to living on my own.",
          "Her eyes slowly adjusted to the dark.",
          "The lifestyle is so very different - it takes a while to adjust."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adjusting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you.",
          "As a teacher you have to adjust your methods to suit the needs of slower children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange your clothing to make yourself look tidy:",
        "examples": [
          "She adjusted her skirt, took a deep breath, and walked into the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more familiar with a new situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't adjust to living on my own.",
          "Her eyes slowly adjusted to the dark.",
          "The lifestyle is so very different - it takes a while to adjust."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adjustment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small change:",
        "examples": [
          "She made a few minor adjustments to the focus of her camera."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to become more familiar with a new situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He has so far failed to make the adjustment from school to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight change made to something to make it fit, work better, or be more suitable, or the act of making such a change:",
        "examples": [
          "A small adjustment at the right place can make a significant difference.",
          "If the colour does not appear quite right, check your monitor settings for adjustment.",
          "adjustment to sth The final plan will serve as an adjustment to the two-year budget approved last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight change to figures according to inflation, the time of year, etc. so that they can be compared in a useful way with other figures, or the act of making such a change:",
        "examples": [
          "adjustment to sth The finance minister will again delay the inflation adjustment to excise duty on petrol.",
          "adjustment for sth The population has been split into 10 equal groups, ranked by income, after adjustment for family size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of becoming more familiar with a new situation:",
        "examples": [
          "make an adjustment This is a very, very big adjustment for us to make."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job of getting information about an accident, theft, etc. in order to decide how much money to pay an insurance customer:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a breach in the insurance companies' adjustment and payment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that an insurance company pays to a customer who has been involved in an accident, had something stolen, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "After calculating what the adjustment should have been, they analyse how the insurance company adjustments deviated from reality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adjustments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small change:",
        "examples": [
          "She made a few minor adjustments to the focus of her camera."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to become more familiar with a new situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He has so far failed to make the adjustment from school to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight change made to something to make it fit, work better, or be more suitable, or the act of making such a change:",
        "examples": [
          "A small adjustment at the right place can make a significant difference.",
          "If the colour does not appear quite right, check your monitor settings for adjustment.",
          "adjustment to sth The final plan will serve as an adjustment to the two-year budget approved last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight change to figures according to inflation, the time of year, etc. so that they can be compared in a useful way with other figures, or the act of making such a change:",
        "examples": [
          "adjustment to sth The finance minister will again delay the inflation adjustment to excise duty on petrol.",
          "adjustment for sth The population has been split into 10 equal groups, ranked by income, after adjustment for family size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of becoming more familiar with a new situation:",
        "examples": [
          "make an adjustment This is a very, very big adjustment for us to make."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job of getting information about an accident, theft, etc. in order to decide how much money to pay an insurance customer:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a breach in the insurance companies' adjustment and payment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that an insurance company pays to a customer who has been involved in an accident, had something stolen, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "After calculating what the adjustment should have been, they analyse how the insurance company adjustments deviated from reality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adjusts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you.",
          "As a teacher you have to adjust your methods to suit the needs of slower children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange your clothing to make yourself look tidy:",
        "examples": [
          "She adjusted her skirt, took a deep breath, and walked into the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more familiar with a new situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't adjust to living on my own.",
          "Her eyes slowly adjusted to the dark.",
          "The lifestyle is so very different - it takes a while to adjust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something slightly to make it fit, work better, or be more suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Adjust the angle of your monitor so you can easily read it.",
          "[ I ] You need time to adjust to a new situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something slightly to make it fit, work better, or be more suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "You may need to adjust the image on your screen to keep it centered.",
          "They fail to update information on an ongoing basis and adjust sales strategies accordingly.",
          "Contractors have been slow to adjust their recruiting strategies to take account of these changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change figures slightly according to inflation, the time of year, etc. so that they can be compared in a useful way with other figures:",
        "examples": [
          "adjust sth for sth Payouts from the fund, when adjusted for inflation, are 20% less today than they were 10 years ago.",
          "The region's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 8.9% this spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more familiar with a new situation:",
        "examples": [
          "adjust to sth Restaurant owners will get additional time to adjust to the new regulations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide how much money will be paid to an insurance customer or to pay them the money:",
        "examples": [
          "adjust a claim We adjust flood-related claims according to general company and industry standards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "administer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to control the operation or arrangement of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy has been badly administered by the present government.",
          "The local council employed five people to administer the programme.",
          "The firm appointed to administrate the failed bank asked us to continue paying our mortgage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to govern a country, region, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "This government will not content itself with administering and governing the people.",
          "India has 28 states and seven federally administered territories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to receive something:",
        "examples": [
          "be administered to Tests will be administered to schoolchildren at seven and twelve years.",
          "administer something to someone Doctors must use care when administering the vaccine to elderly patients.",
          "to administer medicine/punishment/relief",
          "figurative The latest opinion polls have administered a severe blow to the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be present while someone says an oath (= a formal promise) officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The Court will not administer an oath to a witness who is drunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage or control the operation of something; govern:",
        "examples": [
          "The British administered Hong Kong for 99 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for giving something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Two proctors administered the exam.",
          "She administers medicines to patients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "administer drugs/a test The medication was administered by someone in another room.",
          "administer justice/a punishment It's up to the courts to administer justice.",
          "administer advice/help Training and Enterprise Councils in the rest of Britain are administering a range of help such as youth training.",
          "administer sth to sb This drug should not be administered to the very young."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage or deal with a business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The cost to administer the program was $70,000.",
          "My job is to administer bookings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "administered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control the operation or arrangement of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy has been badly administered by the present government.",
          "The local council employed five people to administer the programme.",
          "The firm appointed to administrate the failed bank asked us to continue paying our mortgage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to govern a country, region, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "This government will not content itself with administering and governing the people.",
          "India has 28 states and seven federally administered territories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to receive something:",
        "examples": [
          "be administered to Tests will be administered to schoolchildren at seven and twelve years.",
          "administer something to someone Doctors must use care when administering the vaccine to elderly patients.",
          "to administer medicine/punishment/relief",
          "figurative The latest opinion polls have administered a severe blow to the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be present while someone says an oath (= a formal promise) officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The Court will not administer an oath to a witness who is drunk."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "administering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control the operation or arrangement of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy has been badly administered by the present government.",
          "The local council employed five people to administer the programme.",
          "The firm appointed to administrate the failed bank asked us to continue paying our mortgage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to govern a country, region, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "This government will not content itself with administering and governing the people.",
          "India has 28 states and seven federally administered territories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to receive something:",
        "examples": [
          "be administered to Tests will be administered to schoolchildren at seven and twelve years.",
          "administer something to someone Doctors must use care when administering the vaccine to elderly patients.",
          "to administer medicine/punishment/relief",
          "figurative The latest opinion polls have administered a severe blow to the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be present while someone says an oath (= a formal promise) officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The Court will not administer an oath to a witness who is drunk."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "administration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the arrangements and tasks needed to control the operation of a plan or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Teachers complain that more of their time is taken up with administration than with teaching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people in an organization who manage its business and operations:",
        "examples": [
          "The decision to cancel the trip was made by the school administration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of government, or the people who are in government:",
        "examples": [
          "the Obama administration/the last Republican administration"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving someone something:",
        "examples": [
          "There are strict controls on the administration of drugs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process that takes place when a company cannot pay its debts and is allowed to make changes to its organization to try to avoid going into liquidation (= when a business is closed and the things it owns are sold):",
        "examples": [
          "go into administration The company has gone into administration, in order for money to be returned to creditors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the management or control of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He’s studying business administration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An administration in the US is the period when a President is in office:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The Clinton administration has been full of surprises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An administration is also all of the officials working in a government's executivebranch .",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of managing or dealing with a business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Administration of the scheme is costly in terms of time.",
          "She studied business administration at New York University."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who manage and control a large organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Some foreign postal administrations, including Britain's and France's, have embraced the concept.",
          "Will medical school administrations and faculty be happy to adopt a large increase in class size?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the government of the United States or of some other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "It seems like there's an effort to centralize authority in Washington more than there has been in prior administrations.",
          "the Obama/Bush/Nixon Administration"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which an independent administrator takes control of a company that cannot pay its debts in order to try to improve the company's financial situation and keep it operating:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has gone into administration, which was required if any money was to be returned to creditors.",
          "His business empire continues to trade and is not in administration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "administrative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the arrangements and work that is needed to control the operation of a plan or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "administrative work",
          "an administrative problem",
          "Your responsibilities will be mainly administrative."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the organization and structure of local government:",
        "examples": [
          "administrative region Brittany is a cultural and administrative region in the north-west of France.",
          "administrative boundary The villages had been omitted because they fell outside the administrative boundary of the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the laws that control local government:",
        "examples": [
          "administrative law In several countries, administrative law is distinguished from constitutional law by being concerned purely with matters of public administration.",
          "administrative tribunal Review by an administrative tribunal is generally to determine whether a decision taken by an executive authority breaches procedural rules."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the work of managing or organizing a business or business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Flexitime work can be an administrative nightmare for management.",
          "The study looks at capital, maintenance, and administrative costs.",
          "We will provide financial and administrative support to member companies.",
          "administrative work/duties",
          "administrative staff"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "administrator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to control the operation of a business, organization, or plan:",
        "examples": [
          "From 1969 to 1971, he was administrator of the Illinois state drug abuse program.",
          "She works as a school administrator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of the operation of a network of computers, a website, a group of computer users, etc., and is able to make changes to it:",
        "examples": [
          "It is now possible for network administrators to download educational software to specific computers across the school's network.",
          "To set up remote access you have to log on as the administrator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to manage a business or business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "A new administrator has taken over at the park, and more stringent business practices are in place.",
          "She spent 10 years as a very capable administrator of New York City Opera."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person chosen by a court to manage a company that cannot pay its debts in order to try to improve its financial situation and to keep it operating:",
        "examples": [
          "The court-appointed administrator asked a court to declare the firm bankrupt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "administrators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to control the operation of a business, organization, or plan:",
        "examples": [
          "From 1969 to 1971, he was administrator of the Illinois state drug abuse program.",
          "She works as a school administrator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of the operation of a network of computers, a website, a group of computer users, etc., and is able to make changes to it:",
        "examples": [
          "It is now possible for network administrators to download educational software to specific computers across the school's network.",
          "To set up remote access you have to log on as the administrator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to manage a business or business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "A new administrator has taken over at the park, and more stringent business practices are in place.",
          "She spent 10 years as a very capable administrator of New York City Opera."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person chosen by a court to manage a company that cannot pay its debts in order to try to improve its financial situation and to keep it operating:",
        "examples": [
          "The court-appointed administrator asked a court to declare the firm bankrupt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "admirable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "deserving respect or approval:",
        "examples": [
          "I think you showed admirable tact/restraint/self-control in your answer.",
          "The police did an admirable job in keeping the fans calm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "admiral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an officer of very high rank in the navy:",
        "examples": [
          "Admiral Nelson/Horatio Nelson",
          "[ as form of address ] Yes, Admiral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a naval officer of the highest rank",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "admirals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an officer of very high rank in the navy:",
        "examples": [
          "Admiral Nelson/Horatio Nelson",
          "[ as form of address ] Yes, Admiral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a naval officer of the highest rank",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "admiration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of admiring someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "My admiration for that woman grows daily.",
          "She gazed in admiration at his broad, muscular shoulders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "admire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to find someone or something attractive and pleasant to look at:",
        "examples": [
          "We stood for a few moments, admiring the view.",
          "I was just admiring your jacket, Delia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "I admired him for his determination.",
          "I really admire people who can work in such difficult conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to respect and approve of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I admire that music more than any other."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "admired": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find someone or something attractive and pleasant to look at:",
        "examples": [
          "We stood for a few moments, admiring the view.",
          "I was just admiring your jacket, Delia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "I admired him for his determination.",
          "I really admire people who can work in such difficult conditions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "admirer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who finds someone else sexually attractive, or someone who admires someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got plenty of admirers.",
          "She's got a secret admirer who keeps sending her gifts.",
          "The policy has few admirers (= few people like it)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "admirers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who finds someone else sexually attractive, or someone who admires someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got plenty of admirers.",
          "She's got a secret admirer who keeps sending her gifts.",
          "The policy has few admirers (= few people like it)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "admires": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to find someone or something attractive and pleasant to look at:",
        "examples": [
          "We stood for a few moments, admiring the view.",
          "I was just admiring your jacket, Delia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "I admired him for his determination.",
          "I really admire people who can work in such difficult conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to respect and approve of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I admire that music more than any other."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "admiring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing admiration:",
        "examples": [
          "Annette was getting lots of admiring looks/glances in her new red dress.",
          "She was surrounded by a group of admiring photographers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "admissible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "considered satisfactory and acceptable in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge ruled that new evidence was admissible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be considered in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge ruled that this new evidence was admissible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "allowed or able to be considered in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "The board's findings would be admissible in criminal court.",
          "It remains to be seen whether the report produces any admissible evidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "admission": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of agreeing that something is true, especially unwillingly:",
        "examples": [
          "admission of guilt Her silence was taken as an admission of guilt.",
          "by your own admission By his own admission (= as he has said), he has achieved little since he took over the company.",
          "[ + that ] I felt he would see my giving up now as an admission that I was wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money that you pay to enter a place:",
        "examples": [
          "How much do they charge for admission?",
          "The admission charge/fee is €5."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "permission to enter a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Admission to the exhibition will be by invitation only.",
          "There's a notice outside the building that says \"No admission before twelve noon\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of accepting someone as a patient at a hospital or as a student at a school, college, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "hospital admission Nearly 15 percent of the patients were sick enough to require hospital admission.",
          "She wanted to be a nurse, but was denied admission to nursing school.",
          "This was my third admission to hospital in a year.",
          "Admissions for respiratory diseases increased significantly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of accepting people into a university, school, etc. as students, or the part of a university, school, etc. that deals with this:",
        "examples": [
          "We want to encourage greater age diversity in university admissions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "permission to study at a school or college, or permission to enter a theater or other building:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] How many students will gain admission to Yale?",
          "[ U ] The club refuses admission to those under 18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Admission is also the price paid to enter a place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Museum admission is $5."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement accepting the truth about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There was no admission of guilt from anyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you say or do that shows that you know you have done something dishonest or have not succeeded in doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "admission that The chairman's statement is the first public admission that the board may be considering breaking up the company.",
          "admission of guilt/responsibility/failure Many members of the public view the resignation of the authority's chief executive as an admission of guilt.",
          "by sb's own admission By the CEO's own admission, the company's strategy of pursuing global growth has not been a success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission that is given to a person, company, or country to join a large organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The European Union promises admission to any country that meets the criteria for membership.",
          "admission to sth Admission to the World Trade Organization should improve our economic prospects.",
          "admission of sb We always welcome the admission of new members.",
          "apply for/gain admission (to sth) Over 5,000 students apply for admission to our graduate business program each year.",
          "deny/refuse admission (to sth) Despite existing shortages, the number denied admission to nursing schools is high.",
          "admission process/requirement/standard Recent changes in the system have led to tougher admission standards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the price that you pay to go to a public place such as a museum or theatre, or to attend a public event such as a concert or sports game:",
        "examples": [
          "Tickets are $15 for general admission and $7 for students.",
          "admission to sth The government is committed to extending the principle of free admission to our national museums and galleries.",
          "admission charge/fee/price"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission that is given to a company to sell its shares on a stock market:",
        "examples": [
          "admission to sth Shares were heavily traded before and after the company's admission to the index, arousing suspicions of insider dealing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "admissions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of accepting people into a university, school, etc. as students, or the part of a university, school, etc. that deals with this:",
        "examples": [
          "We want to encourage greater age diversity in university admissions.",
          "She is the tutor responsible for admissions.",
          "College admissions can be a very fraught process for parents.",
          "Please send your application in to the admissions office.",
          "The university's admissions policies came under attack recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people allowed into a college, hospital, or other place, or the process of allowing people in:",
        "examples": [
          "The city opened admissions to all residents.",
          "He’s been director of admissions at Boston University."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "admit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to agree that something is true, especially unwillingly:",
        "examples": [
          "He admitted his guilt/mistake.",
          "[ + (that) ] She admitted (that) she had made a mistake.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She admitted making a mistake.",
          "At first he denied stealing the money but he later admitted (to) it.",
          "I wasn't entirely honest with him, I admit.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The new law was generally admitted to be difficult to enforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that you have failed and give up:",
        "examples": [
          "After several attempts to untie the knot, I admitted defeat and cut through it with a knife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to enter a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Each ticket admits one member and one guest.",
          "Men will not be admitted to the restaurant without a tie.",
          "literary A gap between the curtains admitted the faint glimmer of a street lamp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow a person or country to join an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Spain was admitted to the European Community in 1986."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to enter a hospital because they need medical care:",
        "examples": [
          "UK She was admitted to hospital suffering from shock.",
          "US She was admitted to the hospital suffering from shock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize or accept something as true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He admitted his guilt.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] She admitted (that) she had made a mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone or something to enter:",
        "examples": [
          "Each ticket admits one member and a guest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you have done something dishonest or have not succeeded in doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"We need to do more to attract the younger end of the market,\" the Chairman admitted.",
          "It can be difficult to admit mistakes in front of colleagues who may be competitors for the next promotion.",
          "admit to sth Three suspects admitted to the fraud scheme during a series of interviews with federal agents.",
          "admit (that) British Airways admitted last week that the credit market downturn was affecting business travel.",
          "admit doing sth In court, she admitted receiving almost $1 million as \"consulting fees\".",
          "admit guilt/failure/defeat The company received a discount on its fine because it admitted its guilt.",
          "admit a charge/offence/allegation Several firms have been forced to admit charges of paying illegal bonuses to employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admit that you are legally responsible for something that has harmed someone:",
        "examples": [
          "As part of the agreement, the chairman and his affiliates do not admit any liability or wrongdoing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially give permission for a person, company, or country to join a large organization:",
        "examples": [
          "admit sb to sth Over the next five years, several new countries will be admitted to the EU."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially give permission for someone to attend a meeting or other event:",
        "examples": [
          "admit sb to sth Newspaper reporters will not be admitted to the hearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a court of law admits evidence or admits something as evidence, it allows something to be used to decide whether someone is guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Prosecutors asked the court to admit the recordings as evidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "admits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to agree that something is true, especially unwillingly:",
        "examples": [
          "He admitted his guilt/mistake.",
          "[ + (that) ] She admitted (that) she had made a mistake.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She admitted making a mistake.",
          "At first he denied stealing the money but he later admitted (to) it.",
          "I wasn't entirely honest with him, I admit.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The new law was generally admitted to be difficult to enforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that you have failed and give up:",
        "examples": [
          "After several attempts to untie the knot, I admitted defeat and cut through it with a knife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to enter a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Each ticket admits one member and one guest.",
          "Men will not be admitted to the restaurant without a tie.",
          "literary A gap between the curtains admitted the faint glimmer of a street lamp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow a person or country to join an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Spain was admitted to the European Community in 1986."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to enter a hospital because they need medical care:",
        "examples": [
          "UK She was admitted to hospital suffering from shock.",
          "US She was admitted to the hospital suffering from shock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize or accept something as true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He admitted his guilt.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] She admitted (that) she had made a mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone or something to enter:",
        "examples": [
          "Each ticket admits one member and a guest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you have done something dishonest or have not succeeded in doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"We need to do more to attract the younger end of the market,\" the Chairman admitted.",
          "It can be difficult to admit mistakes in front of colleagues who may be competitors for the next promotion.",
          "admit to sth Three suspects admitted to the fraud scheme during a series of interviews with federal agents.",
          "admit (that) British Airways admitted last week that the credit market downturn was affecting business travel.",
          "admit doing sth In court, she admitted receiving almost $1 million as \"consulting fees\".",
          "admit guilt/failure/defeat The company received a discount on its fine because it admitted its guilt.",
          "admit a charge/offence/allegation Several firms have been forced to admit charges of paying illegal bonuses to employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admit that you are legally responsible for something that has harmed someone:",
        "examples": [
          "As part of the agreement, the chairman and his affiliates do not admit any liability or wrongdoing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially give permission for a person, company, or country to join a large organization:",
        "examples": [
          "admit sb to sth Over the next five years, several new countries will be admitted to the EU."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially give permission for someone to attend a meeting or other event:",
        "examples": [
          "admit sb to sth Newspaper reporters will not be admitted to the hearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a court of law admits evidence or admits something as evidence, it allows something to be used to decide whether someone is guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Prosecutors asked the court to admit the recordings as evidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "admittance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "permission to enter a place:",
        "examples": [
          "refuse admittance The club has the right to refuse admittance to anyone.",
          "gain admittance The enquiry centred on how the assassin had gained admittance to (= succeeded in entering) the building.",
          "The sign read \"Private - no admittance\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "admitted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "admittedly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used when you are agreeing that something is true, especially unwillingly:",
        "examples": [
          "Admittedly, I could have tried harder but I still don't think all this criticism is fair."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "admitting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ado": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a lot of activity, worry, or excitement that is unnecessary or greater than the situation deserves:",
        "examples": [
          "Most state flags were adopted with little ado many years ago.",
          "Without ado, it became the most widely used system in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "much more activity, worry, or excitement than the situation deserves:",
        "examples": [
          "I had the feeling that the \"3D experience\" would be much ado about nothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "delay or unnecessary activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Without further ado, I shall introduce tonight’s speaker."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adolescence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the period of time in a person's life when they are developing into an adult:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a troubled adolescence.",
          "Do we need yet another novel about the joys and sorrows of adolescence?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adolescent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young person who is developing into an adult",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being or relating to an adolescent:",
        "examples": [
          "an adolescent boy",
          "adolescent concerns/traumas/problems"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an adult or an adult's behaviour that is silly and like a child's:",
        "examples": [
          "adolescent humour/behaviour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "between the ages of a child and an adult:",
        "examples": [
          "The two adolescent boys made their mother very tired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe an adult as adolescent, you mean that the person is behaving in a silly way.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "adopt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to legally take another person's child into your own family and take care of him or her as your own child:",
        "examples": [
          "They've adopted a baby girl.",
          "She had the child adopted (= she gave her baby to someone else to take care of).",
          "They have no children of their own, but they're hoping to adopt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take an animal that has been left in a place such as a rescue centre, and keep it as your pet:",
        "examples": [
          "Only about 20 percent of all dogs and cats that come into the rescue centre will be adopted.",
          "She lives in a 3-bedroomed home with five dogs she adopted from an animal shelter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept or start to use something new:",
        "examples": [
          "I think it's time to adopt a different strategy in my dealings with him.",
          "The new tax would force companies to adopt energy-saving measures.",
          "He's adopted a remarkably light-hearted attitude towards the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone or something or take something as your own:",
        "examples": [
          "Dr Kennedy has been adopted as the party's candidate for South Cambridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start behaving in a particular way, especially by choice:",
        "examples": [
          "Roz has adopted one or two funny mannerisms since she's been away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay money in order to have your name connected with a particular thing, especially in order to help an organization raise money:",
        "examples": [
          "For just $25, you can adopt a word for an entire year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to be responsible for a road being maintained (= kept in good condition):",
        "examples": [
          "The council said the road was never adopted and so it is not obliged to repair it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take another person’s child legally into your own family to raise as your own child:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They adopted Raphael last September."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept or begin to use something:",
        "examples": [
          "The new law means companies will adopt energy-saving measures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an organization adopts a rule, it votes to accept it:",
        "examples": [
          "The motion to increase fees was adopted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to use a new method, system, law, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Many European businesses are now adopting a management style closer to that of the US.",
          "adopt an approach/strategy/policy According to the inspector-general's report, the airline industry needs to adopt a more consistent approach.",
          "adopt a measure/system/plan Companies involved in public takeovers should adopt more stringent measures to investigate information leaks.",
          "adopt a resolution/regulation/solution The Security Council adopted a resolution promising economic aid to the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to use a new product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "Large firms lead small firms in terms of adopting e-commerce."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adopted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An adopted child has been legally taken by another family to be taken care of as their own child:",
        "examples": [
          "They've got two adopted children and one of their own."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An adopted country is one where someone chooses to live although they were not born there:",
        "examples": [
          "Spain is my adopted country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a road, etc.) owned and maintained (= kept in good condition) by a local government:",
        "examples": [
          "An adopted highway is maintained at public expense."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adopting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to legally take another person's child into your own family and take care of him or her as your own child:",
        "examples": [
          "They've adopted a baby girl.",
          "She had the child adopted (= she gave her baby to someone else to take care of).",
          "They have no children of their own, but they're hoping to adopt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take an animal that has been left in a place such as a rescue centre, and keep it as your pet:",
        "examples": [
          "Only about 20 percent of all dogs and cats that come into the rescue centre will be adopted.",
          "She lives in a 3-bedroomed home with five dogs she adopted from an animal shelter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept or start to use something new:",
        "examples": [
          "I think it's time to adopt a different strategy in my dealings with him.",
          "The new tax would force companies to adopt energy-saving measures.",
          "He's adopted a remarkably light-hearted attitude towards the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone or something or take something as your own:",
        "examples": [
          "Dr Kennedy has been adopted as the party's candidate for South Cambridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start behaving in a particular way, especially by choice:",
        "examples": [
          "Roz has adopted one or two funny mannerisms since she's been away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay money in order to have your name connected with a particular thing, especially in order to help an organization raise money:",
        "examples": [
          "For just $25, you can adopt a word for an entire year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to be responsible for a road being maintained (= kept in good condition):",
        "examples": [
          "The council said the road was never adopted and so it is not obliged to repair it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adoption": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of legally taking a child to be taken care of as your own:",
        "examples": [
          "put someone up for adoption She was homeless and had to put her child up for adoption (= ask for the child to be taken by someone else as their own).",
          "The last ten years have seen a dramatic fall in the number of adoptions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "accepting or starting to use something new:",
        "examples": [
          "Several suggestions have been offered for adoption by the panel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "choosing or taking something as your own:",
        "examples": [
          "England was Conrad's country of adoption (= the country where he had chosen to live).",
          "The adoption of a woman candidate was seen as controversial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking another person's child legally into your family to raise as your own child:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The agency handles about a hundred adoptions a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of accepting or beginning to use something:",
        "examples": [
          "The adoption of a different insurance company caused a lot of confusion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of starting to use a new method, system, law, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The adoption of tougher credit standards by mortgage lenders is making it hard for borrowers to qualify for new loans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of starting to use a new product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "Mass adoption of broadband and social networking have made finding customers easier.",
          "Misunderstanding of how these health plans work is preventing widespread adoption.",
          "There has been a huge adoption rate for self-service check-in in the airline industry.",
          "internet/e-commerce/technology adoption"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adoptions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of legally taking a child to be taken care of as your own:",
        "examples": [
          "put someone up for adoption She was homeless and had to put her child up for adoption (= ask for the child to be taken by someone else as their own).",
          "The last ten years have seen a dramatic fall in the number of adoptions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "accepting or starting to use something new:",
        "examples": [
          "Several suggestions have been offered for adoption by the panel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "choosing or taking something as your own:",
        "examples": [
          "England was Conrad's country of adoption (= the country where he had chosen to live).",
          "The adoption of a woman candidate was seen as controversial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking another person's child legally into your family to raise as your own child:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The agency handles about a hundred adoptions a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of accepting or beginning to use something:",
        "examples": [
          "The adoption of a different insurance company caused a lot of confusion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of starting to use a new method, system, law, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The adoption of tougher credit standards by mortgage lenders is making it hard for borrowers to qualify for new loans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of starting to use a new product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "Mass adoption of broadband and social networking have made finding customers easier.",
          "Misunderstanding of how these health plans work is preventing widespread adoption.",
          "There has been a huge adoption rate for self-service check-in in the airline industry.",
          "internet/e-commerce/technology adoption"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adoptive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An adoptive parent is one who has adopted a child.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "related, esp. as parents of someone, through adoption:",
        "examples": [
          "Her adoptive parents were farmers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adorable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone or something that makes you love or like them, usually because they are attractive and often small:",
        "examples": [
          "She has the most adorable two-year-old girl.",
          "These snowflake-shaped picture frames are just adorable.",
          "I think it's adorable that your parents still hold hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "charming, attractive, and easily loved:",
        "examples": [
          "He was an absolutely adorable child."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adoration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very strong love or worship for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "her complete adoration of her brother",
          "The painting depicts the Three Wise Men kneeling in adoration of the baby Jesus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to love someone very much, especially in a way that shows a lot of admiration or respect, or to like something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She has one son and she adores him.",
          "I absolutely adore chocolate.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Don't you just adore lying in a hot bath?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to worship:",
        "examples": [
          "Let us adore God for all his works."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to love and respect someone very much, or to like something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "Both girls adored their father.",
          "I adore those shoes!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to love someone very much, especially in a way that shows a lot of admiration or respect, or to like something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She has one son and she adores him.",
          "I absolutely adore chocolate.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Don't you just adore lying in a hot bath?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to worship:",
        "examples": [
          "Let us adore God for all his works."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adores": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to love someone very much, especially in a way that shows a lot of admiration or respect, or to like something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She has one son and she adores him.",
          "I absolutely adore chocolate.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Don't you just adore lying in a hot bath?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to worship:",
        "examples": [
          "Let us adore God for all his works."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to love and respect someone very much, or to like something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "Both girls adored their father.",
          "I adore those shoes!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adoring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing very strong love for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I refuse to play the part of the adoring wife."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adorn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to add something decorative to a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The bride's hair was adorned with white flowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something more attractive by putting something on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The bride’s hair was adorned with fresh flowers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adrenal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to two glands situated above the kidneys (the adrenal glands)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "adrenaline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hormone (= chemical substance) produced by the body when a person is frightened, angry, or excited, which makes the heart beat faster and prepares the body to react to danger",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "adrift": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a boat is adrift, it is moving on the water but is not controlled by anyone because of a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent three days adrift on his yacht."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person is adrift, they do not have a clear purpose in life or know what they want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Da Silva plays a bright, lonely student from New York, adrift in small-town Arizona."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become loose:",
        "examples": [
          "The hem of my skirt's come adrift again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If plans go adrift, they fail or do not produce the correct results:",
        "examples": [
          "Something seems to have gone adrift in our calculations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a boat) not fastened and moving with the sea and wind, or fig. not controlled and living without a clear purpose or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. Hopeful actors from small towns are often adrift in New York."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for American Depositary Share: a share in a foreign company bought and sold in US dollars in US financial markets. Each ADS is equal to one or more real shares in the company:",
        "examples": [
          "Each ADS is equivalent to two shares in the company and is offered at a preliminary price range of $14 to $16."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adulation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very great admiration or praise for someone, especially when it is more than is deserved:",
        "examples": [
          "As a born performer, she loves the excitement and she loves the adulation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too much admiration or praise for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He couldn’t deal with the adulation of his fans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adult": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal that has grown to full size and strength:",
        "examples": [
          "An adult under English law is someone over 18 years old.",
          "Adults pay an admission charge but children get in free."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "grown to full size and strength:",
        "examples": [
          "an adult male/elephant",
          "adult life She spent most of her adult life in Spain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "typical of or suitable for adults:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's try to be adult about this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Adult films, magazines, and books show naked people and sexual acts and are not for children.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "grown to full size and strength:",
        "examples": [
          "More than half of adult Americans are considered overweight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Adult also means suitable for grown people and not children:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a kids’ show, but they sneak in some adult humor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Adult movies, magazines, shows, and books include content that is intended for adults only.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "adulterer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a married person who has sex with someone who is not their wife or husband:",
        "examples": [
          "Her husband was a compulsive adulterer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adultery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sex between a married man or woman and someone he or she is not married to:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people in public life have committed adultery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sex between a married person and someone who is not that person’s wife or husband",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "adulthood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of someone's life when they are an adult:",
        "examples": [
          "People in England legally reach adulthood at 18.",
          "Responsibility, I suppose, is what defines adulthood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being an adult:",
        "examples": [
          "When she reached adulthood, she moved away from home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adults": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal that has grown to full size and strength:",
        "examples": [
          "An adult under English law is someone over 18 years old.",
          "Adults pay an admission charge but children get in free."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "grown to full size and strength:",
        "examples": [
          "an adult male/elephant",
          "adult life She spent most of her adult life in Spain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "typical of or suitable for adults:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's try to be adult about this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Adult films, magazines, and books show naked people and sexual acts and are not for children.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "grown to full size and strength:",
        "examples": [
          "More than half of adult Americans are considered overweight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Adult also means suitable for grown people and not children:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a kids’ show, but they sneak in some adult humor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Adult movies, magazines, shows, and books include content that is intended for adults only.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "advance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go or move something forward, or to develop or improve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire advanced steadily through the forest.",
          "We have advanced greatly in our knowledge of the universe.",
          "He's just trying to advance (= improve) his own career.",
          "advance on The troops advanced on the city (= approached it, ready to attack).",
          "advance the cause Her study has considerably advanced (= helped) the cause of equal rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone some money before the regular time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] Could you advance me £500 until Tuesday?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest an idea or theory:",
        "examples": [
          "the theory advanced in this article"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something such as a share price advances, it increases in value:",
        "examples": [
          "On the New York Stock Exchange, 1,228 issues advanced and 1,157 declined."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the forward movement of something, or an improvement or development in something:",
        "examples": [
          "Recent advances in medical science mean that this illness can now be cured.",
          "Nothing could stop the advance of the floodwaters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money paid to someone before the regular time:",
        "examples": [
          "an advance on She asked for a £300 advance on her salary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to start a sexual or romantic relationship with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "sexual advances She claimed that he made sexual advances towards her.",
          "She rejected his unwelcome advances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a share price that increases in value:",
        "examples": [
          "Declining stocks easily defeated advances 413 to 302."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening, done, or ready before an event:",
        "examples": [
          "advance notice We got no advance notice of the changes.",
          "advance warning She gave me advance warning that she would visit the next day.",
          "advance payment/booking"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go or move something forward, or to develop or improve something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Research has advanced our understanding of the virus.",
          "[ I ] Tonight’s winner advances to the semifinals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening before an event:",
        "examples": [
          "We got no advance warning of the changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money paid before something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Most authors get an advance on royalties they’ll earn later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of moving something forward or improving something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Technological advances have changed TV news.",
          "[ U ] The army’s advance was halted.",
          "[ C ] fig. She rejected his unwelcome advances (= attempts to make her interested in him)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement relating to a particular activity or area of knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors believe that the findings represent a major advance in treating heart disease.",
          "The government's White Paper embodies the hopes of those who believe in the advance of the digital age.",
          "technological/medical/economic advances What has been the impact of technological advances on the securities markets?",
          "advances in sth Advances in drilling and production technologies have significantly reduced the risk of a major oil spill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is paid to a person or organization before the usual time or before a piece of work is finished:",
        "examples": [
          "Loans and advances usually represent the single largest asset of most banks.",
          "Publishers generally pay an advance once the author finishes the manuscript.",
          "The US singer will receive a $17.5m cash advance on signing the 10-year contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in the price or value of something such as a share or a currency:",
        "examples": [
          "Declining stocks easily defeated advances 413 to 302.",
          "advance in sth Every one yen advance in the Japanese currency's value against the dollar could reduce current profits by as much as five billion yen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "before something else happens or is done:",
        "examples": [
          "Ticket prices are cheaper if bought in advance.",
          "Rating agencies issued statements of the city's financial condition in advance of this week's sale of $500 million in bonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop and become successful, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Biotechnology continues to advance at a rapid pace.",
          "advance to sth She eventually advanced to vice-chairman of the bank.",
          "advance your career/interests/position Some employees decide to study for an MBA in order to advance their careers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in value:",
        "examples": [
          "On the New York Stock Exchange 1,128 issues advanced and 1,057 declined .",
          "advance 5.5 cents/8p/10.9 points, etc. The general stock index advanced 1.94 points, or 0.04%, to 5291.45.",
          "advance against sth The dollar advanced against the Japanese yen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in number, amount, or value:",
        "examples": [
          "Overall, consumer prices are advancing at a modest rate.",
          "Pre-tax profits advanced 10% to €252m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest a new idea or plan to a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Measures advanced by the General Assembly included reducing vehicle carbon-dioxide emissions.",
          "advance a plan/proposal/theory Several proposals for reform were advanced by members of Congress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone money before the usual time or before a piece of work is finished:",
        "examples": [
          "advance sb sth Two weeks ago I hired him, and advanced him $10,000.",
          "advance sth to sb Evidence shows that lenders are becoming more discriminating in advancing loans to borrowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the date or time of an event to an earlier one:",
        "examples": [
          "No plans were made to advance the board meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or made before something else happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Critics argue that advance planning would have little impact on final policy decisions.",
          "advance knowledge/information Having advance information can be a powerful tool to negotiating a rate on a loan.",
          "advance bookings/sales/subscriptions Advance sales are down by about 3%.",
          "advance notice/warning Federal laws require companies to provide advance notice when laying off workers.",
          "Russell has been offered an advance payment of $450,000 for her next novel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advanced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "modern and well developed:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the most advanced type of engine available.",
          "advanced technology We have made great progress in advanced technologies such as biotechnology and AI.",
          "advanced feature This is a sturdy, reliable laptop for users who do not require a lot of advanced features.",
          "advanced economy Some advanced economies have started to look for alternatives to conventional coal and petroleum.",
          "advanced technique We understand these processes much better thanks to advanced brain-imaging techniques."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a higher, more difficult level:",
        "examples": [
          "advanced course an advanced English course",
          "advanced degree When he got his PhD from Harvard in 1934, he became the first African American to earn this advanced degree in political science."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having reached a late stage of development in a process:",
        "examples": [
          "advanced stage His mother was playing major concerts in the advanced stages of her pregnancy.",
          "The corpse was in an advanced stage of decomposition.",
          "The company said it is in advanced talks with several bidders, but would not give a timeline for when a deal would take place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An advanced illness or disease is one that has reached a late, and usually serious, stage of development:",
        "examples": [
          "advanced cancer Vaccines are being tested as a treatment for advanced cancer.",
          "advanced stage Many people are at advanced stages of disease before they ever get tested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a school or college class that is doing work at a higher, more difficult level than others:",
        "examples": [
          "She enrolled her son in the advanced class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is of an advanced age or of advanced years is old:",
        "examples": [
          "He was over sixty years old when he died, a relatively advanced age for his time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the age of someone who is considered older than other people in the same group or doing the same thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The advanced age of the mother raises the risk of birth defects in the baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "highly developed or difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you taking any advanced courses?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using the most modern methods, technology, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "An advanced search engine allows you to add additional criteria to your query.",
          "Peasant farmers in the region coexist with sectors of agriculture more advanced than any in Europe.",
          "In addition to nuclear power, we are committed to developing advanced technologies for wind and solar energy.",
          "advanced manufacturing/production methods",
          "advanced countries/economies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "almost finished after a long period of work or discussion:",
        "examples": [
          "Talks are understood to be at an advanced stage.",
          "advanced negotiations/talks Two of the world's biggest postal groups are in advanced negotiations to set up a groundbreaking European strategic alliance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "advanced courses of study or qualifications are intended for people who are already skilled or who have a good knowledge of a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Twenty thousand visas have been allocated for immigrants who earn advanced academic degrees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advancement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the development or improvement of something:",
        "examples": [
          "All she was interested in was the advancement of her own career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement relating to a particular activity or area of knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "The President's speech to the conference centered on the advancement of alternative fuel sources as a means of ensuring our future survival.",
          "advancements in sth Nowadays, merger and acquisition transactions occur at a faster pace, due in part to advancements in communications.",
          "technological/economic/medical advancement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of improving your career, for example, by getting a more important position within an organization or by moving to another company for a better job:",
        "examples": [
          "In order to keep good employees, you need to provide them with possibilities for growth and advancement.",
          "career/professional/personal advancement Taking time off work to have children should not be a barrier to career advancement.",
          "advancement opportunities/prospects"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go or move something forward, or to develop or improve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire advanced steadily through the forest.",
          "We have advanced greatly in our knowledge of the universe.",
          "He's just trying to advance (= improve) his own career.",
          "advance on The troops advanced on the city (= approached it, ready to attack).",
          "advance the cause Her study has considerably advanced (= helped) the cause of equal rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone some money before the regular time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] Could you advance me £500 until Tuesday?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest an idea or theory:",
        "examples": [
          "the theory advanced in this article"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something such as a share price advances, it increases in value:",
        "examples": [
          "On the New York Stock Exchange, 1,228 issues advanced and 1,157 declined."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the forward movement of something, or an improvement or development in something:",
        "examples": [
          "Recent advances in medical science mean that this illness can now be cured.",
          "Nothing could stop the advance of the floodwaters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money paid to someone before the regular time:",
        "examples": [
          "an advance on She asked for a £300 advance on her salary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to start a sexual or romantic relationship with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "sexual advances She claimed that he made sexual advances towards her.",
          "She rejected his unwelcome advances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a share price that increases in value:",
        "examples": [
          "Declining stocks easily defeated advances 413 to 302."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening, done, or ready before an event:",
        "examples": [
          "advance notice We got no advance notice of the changes.",
          "advance warning She gave me advance warning that she would visit the next day.",
          "advance payment/booking"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go or move something forward, or to develop or improve something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Research has advanced our understanding of the virus.",
          "[ I ] Tonight’s winner advances to the semifinals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening before an event:",
        "examples": [
          "We got no advance warning of the changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money paid before something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Most authors get an advance on royalties they’ll earn later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of moving something forward or improving something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Technological advances have changed TV news.",
          "[ U ] The army’s advance was halted.",
          "[ C ] fig. She rejected his unwelcome advances (= attempts to make her interested in him)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement relating to a particular activity or area of knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors believe that the findings represent a major advance in treating heart disease.",
          "The government's White Paper embodies the hopes of those who believe in the advance of the digital age.",
          "technological/medical/economic advances What has been the impact of technological advances on the securities markets?",
          "advances in sth Advances in drilling and production technologies have significantly reduced the risk of a major oil spill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is paid to a person or organization before the usual time or before a piece of work is finished:",
        "examples": [
          "Loans and advances usually represent the single largest asset of most banks.",
          "Publishers generally pay an advance once the author finishes the manuscript.",
          "The US singer will receive a $17.5m cash advance on signing the 10-year contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in the price or value of something such as a share or a currency:",
        "examples": [
          "Declining stocks easily defeated advances 413 to 302.",
          "advance in sth Every one yen advance in the Japanese currency's value against the dollar could reduce current profits by as much as five billion yen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "before something else happens or is done:",
        "examples": [
          "Ticket prices are cheaper if bought in advance.",
          "Rating agencies issued statements of the city's financial condition in advance of this week's sale of $500 million in bonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop and become successful, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Biotechnology continues to advance at a rapid pace.",
          "advance to sth She eventually advanced to vice-chairman of the bank.",
          "advance your career/interests/position Some employees decide to study for an MBA in order to advance their careers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in value:",
        "examples": [
          "On the New York Stock Exchange 1,128 issues advanced and 1,057 declined .",
          "advance 5.5 cents/8p/10.9 points, etc. The general stock index advanced 1.94 points, or 0.04%, to 5291.45.",
          "advance against sth The dollar advanced against the Japanese yen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in number, amount, or value:",
        "examples": [
          "Overall, consumer prices are advancing at a modest rate.",
          "Pre-tax profits advanced 10% to €252m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest a new idea or plan to a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Measures advanced by the General Assembly included reducing vehicle carbon-dioxide emissions.",
          "advance a plan/proposal/theory Several proposals for reform were advanced by members of Congress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone money before the usual time or before a piece of work is finished:",
        "examples": [
          "advance sb sth Two weeks ago I hired him, and advanced him $10,000.",
          "advance sth to sb Evidence shows that lenders are becoming more discriminating in advancing loans to borrowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the date or time of an event to an earlier one:",
        "examples": [
          "No plans were made to advance the board meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or made before something else happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Critics argue that advance planning would have little impact on final policy decisions.",
          "advance knowledge/information Having advance information can be a powerful tool to negotiating a rate on a loan.",
          "advance bookings/sales/subscriptions Advance sales are down by about 3%.",
          "advance notice/warning Federal laws require companies to provide advance notice when laying off workers.",
          "Russell has been offered an advance payment of $450,000 for her next novel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advancing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that someone is getting old or older:",
        "examples": [
          "My advancing age and my 11 grandchildren have changed how I see things.",
          "He only recently stopped working, due to his advancing years.",
          "Rates of depression rise with advancing age among people over 40.",
          "I believe that as long as the mind is active, advancing years are no big deal.",
          "Like everyone else, I suffer the aches and pains of advancing age.",
          "Her doctor realized that these were more than just symptoms of advancing years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advantage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a condition giving a greater chance of success:",
        "examples": [
          "advantage of doing sth The advantage of booking tickets in advance is that you get better seats.",
          "advantages of sth Despite the twin advantages of wealth and beauty, she did not have a happy life.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It would be to your advantage (= it would improve the situation for you) to agree to his demands.",
          "give sb an advantage Her background as a financial officer gives her an advantage in dealing with public budgets.",
          "give sb an advantage over sb His height and reach give him a big advantage over (= make him better than) other boxers.",
          "have the advantage of sb He has the advantage of being able to walk to work because he lives so close by.",
          "have the advantage of sb UK formal \"Do you know how old I am?\" \"I'm afraid you have the advantage of me there (= you know the answer but I do not).\"",
          "For a goalkeeper, it's a great advantage to have big hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use the good things in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought I'd take advantage of the sports facilities while I'm here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone badly in order to get something good from them:",
        "examples": [
          "I think she takes advantage of his good nature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the word used in tennis when a player has won the point after deuce:",
        "examples": [
          "Advantage Miss Williams!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In games such as football, if a referee plays advantage, they do not stop the game when there is a foul because allowing play to continue gives an advantage to the team that has been fouled:",
        "examples": [
          "The ref should have played advantage because Rooney would have been through on goal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something more likely to be successful by creating a situation that helps them:",
        "examples": [
          "Affluent parents seek to advantage their children by sending them to more exclusive schools.",
          "If you change the rules in the middle of the game, you're advantaging or disadvantaging one of the competitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition that helps you or gives you a greater chance of success:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] His long arms give him a big advantage over other boxers.",
          "[ U ] Test scores show no advantage for students in the new schools.",
          "[ U ] Her teacher likes her very much, which works to her advantage (= helps her) if she has trouble in class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good feature that makes something better than similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "have/get/gain an advantage Smaller businesses often have an advantage in the area of customer relations.",
          "advantage over sb Neither company appears to have a particular technological advantage over the other.",
          "advantage for sb There are advantages for both employers and employees in flexible working hours.",
          "the advantages of sth What are the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing?",
          "the advantages of doing sth Some firms may find that the advantages of using free software outweigh the disadvantages.",
          "The British ferry operator complained that its French rivals had an unfair advantage because of government aid.",
          "a big/huge/major advantage Online advertising can have some major advantages.",
          "a great/important/significant advantage Foreign domestic investment brings important advantages through new technologies and enhanced access to overseas markets.",
          "a clear/definite/distinct advantage There can be distinct advantages in having a dominant individual presence in the boardroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a more powerful or successful position than other people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "With the dollar weakening, US exporters will be at an advantage.",
          "Your experience as a legal secretary undoubtedly puts you at an advantage in terms of legal knowledge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your skills, resources, etc. or a particular situation in order to get an opportunity for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you taken full advantage of any tax-free savings plans?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person or organization an advantage compared to other people or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank thought e-commerce could work to its advantage because these markets tended to be highly protected by regulation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your skills, resources, etc. to get an opportunity for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "She had some important contacts in the government, which she used to her advantage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advantages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a condition giving a greater chance of success:",
        "examples": [
          "advantage of doing sth The advantage of booking tickets in advance is that you get better seats.",
          "advantages of sth Despite the twin advantages of wealth and beauty, she did not have a happy life.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It would be to your advantage (= it would improve the situation for you) to agree to his demands.",
          "give sb an advantage Her background as a financial officer gives her an advantage in dealing with public budgets.",
          "give sb an advantage over sb His height and reach give him a big advantage over (= make him better than) other boxers.",
          "have the advantage of sb He has the advantage of being able to walk to work because he lives so close by.",
          "have the advantage of sb UK formal \"Do you know how old I am?\" \"I'm afraid you have the advantage of me there (= you know the answer but I do not).\"",
          "For a goalkeeper, it's a great advantage to have big hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use the good things in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought I'd take advantage of the sports facilities while I'm here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone badly in order to get something good from them:",
        "examples": [
          "I think she takes advantage of his good nature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the word used in tennis when a player has won the point after deuce:",
        "examples": [
          "Advantage Miss Williams!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In games such as football, if a referee plays advantage, they do not stop the game when there is a foul because allowing play to continue gives an advantage to the team that has been fouled:",
        "examples": [
          "The ref should have played advantage because Rooney would have been through on goal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something more likely to be successful by creating a situation that helps them:",
        "examples": [
          "Affluent parents seek to advantage their children by sending them to more exclusive schools.",
          "If you change the rules in the middle of the game, you're advantaging or disadvantaging one of the competitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition that helps you or gives you a greater chance of success:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] His long arms give him a big advantage over other boxers.",
          "[ U ] Test scores show no advantage for students in the new schools.",
          "[ U ] Her teacher likes her very much, which works to her advantage (= helps her) if she has trouble in class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good feature that makes something better than similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "have/get/gain an advantage Smaller businesses often have an advantage in the area of customer relations.",
          "advantage over sb Neither company appears to have a particular technological advantage over the other.",
          "advantage for sb There are advantages for both employers and employees in flexible working hours.",
          "the advantages of sth What are the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing?",
          "the advantages of doing sth Some firms may find that the advantages of using free software outweigh the disadvantages.",
          "The British ferry operator complained that its French rivals had an unfair advantage because of government aid.",
          "a big/huge/major advantage Online advertising can have some major advantages.",
          "a great/important/significant advantage Foreign domestic investment brings important advantages through new technologies and enhanced access to overseas markets.",
          "a clear/definite/distinct advantage There can be distinct advantages in having a dominant individual presence in the boardroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a more powerful or successful position than other people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "With the dollar weakening, US exporters will be at an advantage.",
          "Your experience as a legal secretary undoubtedly puts you at an advantage in terms of legal knowledge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your skills, resources, etc. or a particular situation in order to get an opportunity for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you taken full advantage of any tax-free savings plans?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person or organization an advantage compared to other people or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank thought e-commerce could work to its advantage because these markets tended to be highly protected by regulation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your skills, resources, etc. to get an opportunity for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "She had some important contacts in the government, which she used to her advantage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of an event happening, an invention being made, or a person arriving:",
        "examples": [
          "Life was transformed by the advent of the steam engine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of four weeks before Christmas",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of an event, the invention of something, or the arrival of a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Transportation was transformed by the advent of the internal combustion engine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "For Christians, Advent is the period of four weeks before Christmas.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "adventure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unusual, exciting, and possibly dangerous activity, such as a trip or experience, or the excitement produced by such an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "go on an adventure They went on an adventure hunting for treasure in the western hills.",
          "have an adventure She had some exciting adventures in Egypt.",
          "sense of adventure Sam won't come - he's got no sense of adventure (= he does not enjoy dangerous or exciting situations).",
          "We got lost on the Metro - it was quite an adventure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unusual, exciting, and possibly dangerous activity, trip, or experience, or the excitement produced by such activities:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She had some exciting adventures in Peru.",
          "[ U ] Henry is looking for thrills and adventure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adventurer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who enjoys and looks for dangerous and exciting experiences:",
        "examples": [
          "He was something of an adventurer, living most of his life abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes risks, acts dishonestly, or uses the fact that they are sexually attractive to become rich or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "He was portrayed in the press as a gold digger and adventurer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who enjoys and looks for dangerous and exciting experiences:",
        "examples": [
          "An intrepid adventurer, he loves exploring the wilderness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adventurers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who enjoys and looks for dangerous and exciting experiences:",
        "examples": [
          "He was something of an adventurer, living most of his life abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes risks, acts dishonestly, or uses the fact that they are sexually attractive to become rich or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "He was portrayed in the press as a gold digger and adventurer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who enjoys and looks for dangerous and exciting experiences:",
        "examples": [
          "An intrepid adventurer, he loves exploring the wilderness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adventures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unusual, exciting, and possibly dangerous activity, such as a trip or experience, or the excitement produced by such an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "go on an adventure They went on an adventure hunting for treasure in the western hills.",
          "have an adventure She had some exciting adventures in Egypt.",
          "sense of adventure Sam won't come - he's got no sense of adventure (= he does not enjoy dangerous or exciting situations).",
          "We got lost on the Metro - it was quite an adventure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unusual, exciting, and possibly dangerous activity, trip, or experience, or the excitement produced by such activities:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She had some exciting adventures in Peru.",
          "[ U ] Henry is looking for thrills and adventure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adventurous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "willing to try new or difficult things:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm trying to be more adventurous with my cooking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exciting and often dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "She led an adventurous life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willing to try new, unusual, and exciting things:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m pretty adventurous in cooking (= willing to try new and unusual things)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adversaries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an enemy:",
        "examples": [
          "He saw her as his main adversary within the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an enemy:",
        "examples": [
          "He saw her as his main adversary within the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adversary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an enemy:",
        "examples": [
          "He saw her as his main adversary within the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an enemy:",
        "examples": [
          "He saw her as his main adversary within the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adverse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a negative or harmful effect on something:",
        "examples": [
          "adverse publicity They received a lot of adverse publicity about the changes.",
          "adverse effect So far the drug is thought not to have any adverse effects.",
          "adverse reaction I had an adverse reaction to the injection.",
          "adverse conditions The match has been cancelled because of adverse conditions.",
          "adverse weather The forecasters are expecting adverse weather for the next few days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "going against something, or causing harm:",
        "examples": [
          "Her policies may have adverse effects on the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "harmful or likely to cause problems:",
        "examples": [
          "A chain reaction of adverse events in the financial markets has put lenders under severe pressure.",
          "adverse effect/impact/change Recent bad publicity has had an adverse effect on sales.",
          "adverse conditions/consequences/circumstances Many experts believe it may be too late to prevent adverse consequences to the world's climate system.",
          "adverse reaction/side-effect Some people have adverse reactions to additives and preservatives used in many foods."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adversity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a difficult or unlucky situation or event:",
        "examples": [
          "She was always cheerful in adversity.",
          "The road to happiness is paved with adversities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult or unlucky situation or event:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She’s cheerful in the face of adversity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advertise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something known generally or in public, especially in order to sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "We advertised our car in the local newspaper.",
          "He advertises his services on the company notice board.",
          "I'm going to advertise for (= put a notice in the newspaper, local shop, etc., asking for) someone to clean my house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something generally known:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no harm in applying for other jobs, but if I were you, I wouldn't advertise the fact at work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something known generally or in public, esp. in order to sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He advertises his business on the Internet.",
          "[ I ] I’m going to advertise for (= put a notice in the newspaper asking for) someone to clean my house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a product or service known about in order to sell it, for example using the internet, magazines, television, or billboards:",
        "examples": [
          "Financial companies have changed the way they advertise.",
          "The product was heavily advertised in local media.",
          "advertise sth as sth The bond was originally advertised as \"no liability to basic rate income tax\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it known that a job or work is available, by putting an advertisement in a newspaper or on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "advertise for sth The company is advertising for a new commercial manager."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advertised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something known generally or in public, especially in order to sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "We advertised our car in the local newspaper.",
          "He advertises his services on the company notice board.",
          "I'm going to advertise for (= put a notice in the newspaper, local shop, etc., asking for) someone to clean my house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something generally known:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no harm in applying for other jobs, but if I were you, I wouldn't advertise the fact at work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advertisement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a picture, short film, song, etc. that tries to persuade people to buy a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw an advertisement for the new restaurant that opened in town.",
          "Many companies run advertisements in the magazine.",
          "The impression given in the advertisement is misleading."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of text that tells people about a job, event, etc:",
        "examples": [
          "She scanned the job advertisements in the paper.",
          "She saw an advertisement asking for volunteers to take part in a study.",
          "We've been deluged with replies to our advertisement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something is an advertisement for something, they show its good effects:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm afraid I'm not a very good advertisement for the diet since I've actually put on weight!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a paid notice that tells people about a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw an advertisement for the job in yesterday’s paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture, sign, etc. that is used to make a product or service known and persuade people to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "an advertisement for sth Her first modelling job was in an advertisement for baked beans.",
          "place/put an advertisement somewhere They have started to place advertisements in popular magazines.",
          "run an advertisement Like other blogs, his sites run advertisements for debt-reduction services.",
          "an advertisement features/shows sth The advertisement features a father reading a bedtime story to his young daughter.",
          "a television/newspaper/internet, etc. advertisement",
          "A full-page advertisement costs £600 in her publication."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of writing, for example in a newspaper or on the internet, that advertises a job with a particular company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "an advertisement for sth He spotted a job advertisement for a reporter on a current affairs TV program.",
          "place/run an advertisement The second option was to place an advertisement of the vacancy.",
          "reply to/respond to/answer an advertisement When you answer an advertisement, look for words that ask directly about your skills and experience."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advertisers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or business that pays to advertise a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "While claiming to promote positive images of women, advertisers are in fact doing the very opposite.",
          "Magazines need to attract advertisers to survive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company, person, or organization that advertises a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "Every time a user clicks on the advertiser's link, the search engine earns a fee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advertising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the business of trying to persuade people to buy products or services:",
        "examples": [
          "Fiona works in advertising.",
          "the advertising industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that makes things known generally or in public, esp. in order to sell them:",
        "examples": [
          "an advertising campaign",
          "She works in advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of making products or services known about and persuading people to buy them:",
        "examples": [
          "TV/online/radio advertising Understand how effective online advertising is and how different users react to different kinds of adverts.",
          "cigarette/tobacco/alcohol, etc. advertising They want to ban tobacco advertising on billboards.",
          "Around half of its $2.6m revenues last year came from advertising.",
          "The company has also halved its advertising budget, the simplest and easiest cost to cut.",
          "advertising costs/revenue",
          "an advertising strategy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the industry involved with making products or services known about and persuading people to buy them:",
        "examples": [
          "She works in advertising.",
          "the advertising business/industry/sector Marketing on social networking sites is a fast-growing part of the online advertising business.",
          "an advertising executive/manager",
          "an advertising company/group"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pictures, signs, pieces of film, etc. that are used to advertise products or services:",
        "examples": [
          "They stopped using his image in their advertising after his arrest.",
          "We spend a lot of money on TV commercials and other advertising."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an opinion that someone offers you about what you should do or how you should act in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I need some advice on which computer to buy.",
          "give someone advice Steven gave me some good advice.",
          "piece of advice Can I give you a piece of advice?",
          "take someone's advice I think I'll take your advice (= do what you suggest) and get the green dress.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] My advice is to go by train.",
          "on someone's advice We went to Paris on Sarah's advice.",
          "on the advice of On the advice of my doctor, I started riding my bicycle more frequently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion that someone offers you about what you should do or how you should act in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave me some good advice.",
          "I think I’ll take your advice and go home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion that someone gives you about what you should do or how you should behave in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "advice about sth Some of them give really helpful advice about the job market.",
          "advice about/on sth Speak to an independent financial adviser for advice on personal pensions.",
          "Managers were asked what one piece of advice they would give to the board to improve the quality of their working lives.",
          "give/provide/offer advice He offers advice on rights when buying goods or services.",
          "take/follow/seek advice A recent survey found that private investors are two and a half times more likely to follow advice in a newspaper column than from a financial adviser.",
          "career/technical advice The website offers career advice for executives.",
          "financial/tax/legal advice The firm sought independent legal advice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal document telling you about a legal or financial arrangement you have been involved in:",
        "examples": [
          "advice of sale/dispatch/delivery The new owner was worried after receiving advice of sale from the vendor's lawyer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advisable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is advisable, it will avoid problems if you do it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's advisable to book seats at least a week in advance.",
          "A certain amount of caution is advisable at this point."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give someone advice:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I think I'd advise him to leave the company.",
          "advise someone against something His doctor advised him against smoking.",
          "advise against doing something I'd strongly advise against making a sudden decision.",
          "[ + that ] They're advising that children be kept at home.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I'd advise waiting until tomorrow.",
          "[ + question word ] She advised us when to come.",
          "advise someone on something She advises the president (= gives information and suggests types of action) on African policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone official information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "be advised of They were advised of their rights.",
          "[ + that ] Our solicitors have advised that the costs could be enormous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you tell someone that they would be advised or well advised to do something, you warn them that they should do it:",
        "examples": [
          "You would be well advised to have the appropriate vaccinations before you go abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give advice to someone, or to suggest something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone useful information, or to tell them what you think they should do:",
        "examples": [
          "advise (sb) to do sth Some employment lawyers have advised employers to dismiss staff now, before the limit for compensation is raised.",
          "advise (sb) that The experts advised that Mr Dickinson should reduce his exposure to equities.",
          "advise (sb) against doing sth I would advise against you taking this job.",
          "advise (sb) on sth Lawyers advise on deals and customer law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "advise sb of sth The court held that the defendants had failed to advise her of the risk.",
          "advise sb that He was advised that he might be required to sometimes work long hours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone advice:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I think I'd advise him to leave the company.",
          "advise someone against something His doctor advised him against smoking.",
          "advise against doing something I'd strongly advise against making a sudden decision.",
          "[ + that ] They're advising that children be kept at home.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I'd advise waiting until tomorrow.",
          "[ + question word ] She advised us when to come.",
          "advise someone on something She advises the president (= gives information and suggests types of action) on African policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone official information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "be advised of They were advised of their rights.",
          "[ + that ] Our solicitors have advised that the costs could be enormous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you tell someone that they would be advised or well advised to do something, you warn them that they should do it:",
        "examples": [
          "You would be well advised to have the appropriate vaccinations before you go abroad."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advisement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process or activity of advising someone about something:",
        "examples": [
          "a counseling and advisement center",
          "Contact Dr Gray about academic advisement.",
          "student/graduate/career advisement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider something such as advice or information carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "Thank you for your input Mr Walters - I'll take what you've said under advisement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "adviser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to give advice about a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "She is the party's main economic adviser.",
          "a financial adviser"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to give advice about something, for example, to a company or government:",
        "examples": [
          "adviser to sb/sth He has remained active in politics and is now a top adviser to the government.",
          "economic/financial adviser He served as international economic adviser in the White House.",
          "mortgage/financial/policy etc. adviser A mortgage adviser will be able to look at rates for you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advisers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to give advice about a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "She is the party's main economic adviser.",
          "a financial adviser"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to give advice about something, for example, to a company or government:",
        "examples": [
          "adviser to sb/sth He has remained active in politics and is now a top adviser to the government.",
          "economic/financial adviser He served as international economic adviser in the White House.",
          "mortgage/financial/policy etc. adviser A mortgage adviser will be able to look at rates for you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advises": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give someone advice:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I think I'd advise him to leave the company.",
          "advise someone against something His doctor advised him against smoking.",
          "advise against doing something I'd strongly advise against making a sudden decision.",
          "[ + that ] They're advising that children be kept at home.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I'd advise waiting until tomorrow.",
          "[ + question word ] She advised us when to come.",
          "advise someone on something She advises the president (= gives information and suggests types of action) on African policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone official information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "be advised of They were advised of their rights.",
          "[ + that ] Our solicitors have advised that the costs could be enormous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you tell someone that they would be advised or well advised to do something, you warn them that they should do it:",
        "examples": [
          "You would be well advised to have the appropriate vaccinations before you go abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give advice to someone, or to suggest something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone useful information, or to tell them what you think they should do:",
        "examples": [
          "advise (sb) to do sth Some employment lawyers have advised employers to dismiss staff now, before the limit for compensation is raised.",
          "advise (sb) that The experts advised that Mr Dickinson should reduce his exposure to equities.",
          "advise (sb) against doing sth I would advise against you taking this job.",
          "advise (sb) on sth Lawyers advise on deals and customer law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "advise sb of sth The court held that the defendants had failed to advise her of the risk.",
          "advise sb that He was advised that he might be required to sometimes work long hours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone advice:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I think I'd advise him to leave the company.",
          "advise someone against something His doctor advised him against smoking.",
          "advise against doing something I'd strongly advise against making a sudden decision.",
          "[ + that ] They're advising that children be kept at home.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I'd advise waiting until tomorrow.",
          "[ + question word ] She advised us when to come.",
          "advise someone on something She advises the president (= gives information and suggests types of action) on African policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone official information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "be advised of They were advised of their rights.",
          "[ + that ] Our solicitors have advised that the costs could be enormous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you tell someone that they would be advised or well advised to do something, you warn them that they should do it:",
        "examples": [
          "You would be well advised to have the appropriate vaccinations before you go abroad."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advisor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "advisors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "advisory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "giving advice:",
        "examples": [
          "She works for an investment advisory firm.",
          "She is employed by the president in an advisory capacity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official announcement that contains advice, information, or a warning:",
        "examples": [
          "travel advisory The government issued a travel advisory due to the heavy storms that were forecasted for the region.",
          "Television companies sometimes broadcast advisories before violent movies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to giving advice:",
        "examples": [
          "an advisory board/panel/committee They've set up a scientific advisory board to select big projects to tackle.",
          "an advisory group/committee The recommendations follow those issued by the advisory committee.",
          "He confirmed that he would be staying in an advisory capacity but not in his current role of chief executive.",
          "The company is expanding its financial advisory service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official announcement or warning:",
        "examples": [
          "This advisory contains information about which versions of the software are vulnerable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advocacy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "public support for an idea, plan, or way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "She is renowned for her advocacy of human rights.",
          "a nonprofit advocacy group"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "public support of an idea, plan, or way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "an advocacy group/organization He got a reminder from the business advocacy group that he should be looking at taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work of defending people in court:",
        "examples": [
          "The Prison Law Office provides free legal advocacy to inmates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advocate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] She advocates taking a more long-term view.",
          "He advocates the return of capital punishment.",
          "We will continue to advocate for a regional, cooperative approach to the construction project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak for, support, or represent a person or group of people who may need extra help or protection:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of people living in desperate poverty are taken advantage of and need someone to advocate for them.",
          "The Education Trust advocates on behalf of disadvantaged and minority students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak for or defend someone in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "At least in court a defendant has a lawyer to advocate for him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawyer who speaks for or defends someone in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "She has been the advocate for plaintiffs in many successful libel cases.",
          "Candidates for the post need to have at least 5 years experience as a solicitor or advocate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who speaks for, supports, or represents a person or group of people who may need extra help or protection:",
        "examples": [
          "Advocates and community leaders say that support services for homeless children are inadequate.",
          "We work as patient advocates for people living in mental health facilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who publicly supports or recommends an idea, a policy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a strong advocate of state ownership of the railways.",
          "She is known as an advocate for tax cuts.",
          "I'm an advocate of drinking plenty of water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak in support of an idea or course of action:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Some people advocate teaching to the test.",
          "[ I ] The organization advocates for human rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publicly support or suggest an idea, plan, or way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Food Standards Agency advocated a ban on advertising junk food to children.",
          "advocate doing sth We would advocate selling those shares at current levels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who publicly supports something they believe in:",
        "examples": [
          "an advocate for sth He was an advocate for small businesses around Newark.",
          "an advocate of sth She is a passionate advocate of \"organic\" clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawyer who defends someone in a court:",
        "examples": [
          "Advocates are often asked for their opinion on complex points of law."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advocates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] She advocates taking a more long-term view.",
          "He advocates the return of capital punishment.",
          "We will continue to advocate for a regional, cooperative approach to the construction project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak for, support, or represent a person or group of people who may need extra help or protection:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of people living in desperate poverty are taken advantage of and need someone to advocate for them.",
          "The Education Trust advocates on behalf of disadvantaged and minority students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak for or defend someone in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "At least in court a defendant has a lawyer to advocate for him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawyer who speaks for or defends someone in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "She has been the advocate for plaintiffs in many successful libel cases.",
          "Candidates for the post need to have at least 5 years experience as a solicitor or advocate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who speaks for, supports, or represents a person or group of people who may need extra help or protection:",
        "examples": [
          "Advocates and community leaders say that support services for homeless children are inadequate.",
          "We work as patient advocates for people living in mental health facilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who publicly supports or recommends an idea, a policy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a strong advocate of state ownership of the railways.",
          "She is known as an advocate for tax cuts.",
          "I'm an advocate of drinking plenty of water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak in support of an idea or course of action:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Some people advocate teaching to the test.",
          "[ I ] The organization advocates for human rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publicly support or suggest an idea, plan, or way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Food Standards Agency advocated a ban on advertising junk food to children.",
          "advocate doing sth We would advocate selling those shares at current levels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who publicly supports something they believe in:",
        "examples": [
          "an advocate for sth He was an advocate for small businesses around Newark.",
          "an advocate of sth She is a passionate advocate of \"organic\" clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawyer who defends someone in a court:",
        "examples": [
          "Advocates are often asked for their opinion on complex points of law."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "advocating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] She advocates taking a more long-term view.",
          "He advocates the return of capital punishment.",
          "We will continue to advocate for a regional, cooperative approach to the construction project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak for, support, or represent a person or group of people who may need extra help or protection:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of people living in desperate poverty are taken advantage of and need someone to advocate for them.",
          "The Education Trust advocates on behalf of disadvantaged and minority students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak for or defend someone in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "At least in court a defendant has a lawyer to advocate for him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aegean": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of the Mediterranean Sea that is between Greece and Turkey:",
        "examples": [
          "an island in the Aegean"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or relating to the Aegean:",
        "examples": [
          "an Aegean island",
          "the Aegean coast"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aerial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a structure made of metal rods or wires that receives or sends out radio or television signals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as skiing and surfing, a twist or turn that you make while you are up in the air after jumping:",
        "examples": [
          "She won a medal in the freestyle aerials at the last Winter Olympics.",
          "He is famous for performing jaw-dropping aerials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or from the air, especially from an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "aerial bombardment Meanwhile, the massive aerial bombardment of military targets continued unabated.",
          "aerial photograph The aerial photographs showed where the enemy's camp was located."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an antenna",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of, from, or in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Aerial photographs are used in making these maps."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aerobics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "energetic physical exercises, often performed with a group of people to music, that make the heart, lungs, and muscles stronger and increase the amount of oxygen in the blood:",
        "examples": [
          "She does aerobics.",
          "I go to aerobics (= to a class where we are taught such exercises) once a week.",
          "an aerobics instructor/teacher"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energetic physical exercises that make the heart, lungs, and muscles stronger and increase the amount of oxygen in the blood:",
        "examples": [
          "I do aerobics and weight training at the gym."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aerodynamic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the science that studies the movement of gases and the way solid bodies, such as aircraft, move through them:",
        "examples": [
          "Aerodynamic principles explain flight.",
          "Open windows reduce the aerodynamic efficiency of the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing the least possible air resistance (= the force of air that acts to stop the progress of something or make it slower) :",
        "examples": [
          "Roof racks make cars less aerodynamic.",
          "Operators are being encouraged to build lighter, more aerodynamic planes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aerodynamics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the science that studies the movement of gases and the way solid bodies, such as aircraft, move through them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the science that studies the movement of gases and the way solid bodies, such as aircraft, move through them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aeronautics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the science of designing, building, and operating aircraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the designing, building, and flying of planes:",
        "examples": [
          "The aeronautics industry is booming and it holds even greater promise for the future."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aeroplane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle designed for air travel that has wings and one or more engines:",
        "examples": [
          "She has her own private aeroplane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "airplane",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aeroplanes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle designed for air travel that has wings and one or more engines:",
        "examples": [
          "She has her own private aeroplane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "airplane",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aerosol": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a metal container in which liquids are kept under pressure and forced out in a spray:",
        "examples": [
          "He's seen fires started by aerosols being sprayed on electrical equipment.",
          "Aerosol cans are banned from aircraft cabins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of particles (= extremely small pieces of matter) and the liquid or gas that they are contained in, that can spread through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "The virus is spread primarily by aerosols, so that could be by sneezing, coughing, or even talking.",
          "Aerosols are one type of air pollution - the tiny particles suspended everywhere in our atmosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container in which liquids are kept under pressure and forced out in a spray (= mass of small drops):",
        "examples": [
          "The gasses used in aerosols were damaging the atmosphere."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aerospace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "producing or operating aircraft or spacecraft:",
        "examples": [
          "the aerospace industry",
          "an aerospace company"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing or operating aircraft or spacecraft:",
        "examples": [
          "the aerospace industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the making and operating of aircraft or spacecraft:",
        "examples": [
          "aerospace company/industry/business The company makes parts for the automotive and aerospace industries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aesthetic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the enjoyment or study of beauty:",
        "examples": [
          "The new building has little aesthetic value/appeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An aesthetic object or a work of art is one that shows great beauty:",
        "examples": [
          "furniture that is both aesthetic and functional"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to improve someone's appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "He specializes in aesthetic dentistry.",
          "Aesthetic treatments include everything from skincare products to injectables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of principles used in a particular artistic movement (= a group of artists with the same ideas or style):",
        "examples": [
          "the Surrealist/Modernist aesthetic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular style of appearance that something or someone has:",
        "examples": [
          "The room has a \"country cottage\" aesthetic.",
          "Martha's personal aesthetic is very theatrical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the formal study of art, especially in relation to the idea of beauty:",
        "examples": [
          "She was made professor of aesthetics in 2015.",
          "He had no interest in art, architecture, or aesthetics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of beauty that something or someone is considered to have:",
        "examples": [
          "It's better for the aesthetics of the dish if the top doesn't crack, but it makes no difference to the taste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "treatments and processes that do not involve surgery (= cutting into the body) and that are intended to improve someone's appearance, especially by making their skin appear younger:",
        "examples": [
          "The clinic specializes in facial aesthetics such as dermal fillers, microneedling, and chemical peels.",
          "Her interest in aesthetics prompted her to attend advanced training classes in laser treatments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the enjoyment or study of beauty, or showing great beauty:",
        "examples": [
          "Those buildings have little aesthetic appeal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "afar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "from or at a great distance:",
        "examples": [
          "from afar People came from afar to see the show.",
          "humorous I've never actually spoken to him - I've just admired him from afar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affair": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation or subject that is being dealt with or considered:",
        "examples": [
          "foreign affairs As a leader, he's been criticized for his inexperience in foreign affairs.",
          "interfere in someone's affairs He's always interfering in (= trying to influence) other people's affairs.",
          "financial affairs She organizes her financial affairs very efficiently.",
          "What I do in my spare time is my affair (= only involves me)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a matter or situation that causes strong public feeling, usually of moral disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "The arms-dealing affair has severely damaged the reputation of the government.",
          "The president's handling of the affair has been criticized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sexual relationship, especially a secret one:",
        "examples": [
          "extramarital affair She discovered that her husband was having an extramarital affair.",
          "have an affair She's having an affair with a married man.",
          "love affair The book doesn't make any mention of his love affairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event:",
        "examples": [
          "The party turned out to be a quiet affair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object of the type stated:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a long black velvet affair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation or subject that is being dealt with or considered; a matter:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting was addressed by an expert in South American affairs.",
          "What I do in my spare time is my own affair (= a private matter)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sexual relationship, esp. a secret one",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event:",
        "examples": [
          "Their wedding was a pretty boring affair."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affairs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation or subject that is being dealt with or considered:",
        "examples": [
          "foreign affairs As a leader, he's been criticized for his inexperience in foreign affairs.",
          "interfere in someone's affairs He's always interfering in (= trying to influence) other people's affairs.",
          "financial affairs She organizes her financial affairs very efficiently.",
          "What I do in my spare time is my affair (= only involves me)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a matter or situation that causes strong public feeling, usually of moral disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "The arms-dealing affair has severely damaged the reputation of the government.",
          "The president's handling of the affair has been criticized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sexual relationship, especially a secret one:",
        "examples": [
          "extramarital affair She discovered that her husband was having an extramarital affair.",
          "have an affair She's having an affair with a married man.",
          "love affair The book doesn't make any mention of his love affairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event:",
        "examples": [
          "The party turned out to be a quiet affair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object of the type stated:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a long black velvet affair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation or subject that is being dealt with or considered; a matter:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting was addressed by an expert in South American affairs.",
          "What I do in my spare time is my own affair (= a private matter)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sexual relationship, esp. a secret one",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event:",
        "examples": [
          "Their wedding was a pretty boring affair."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Both buildings were badly affected by the fire.",
          "The divorce affected every aspect of her life.",
          "It's a disease that affects mainly older people.",
          "I was deeply affected by the film (= it caused strong feelings in me)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend to feel or think something:",
        "examples": [
          "To all his problems she affected indifference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to wear or do something in order to make people admire or respect you:",
        "examples": [
          "At university he affected an upper-class accent.",
          "He's recently affected a hat and cane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of emotion or mood, or a reaction, such as the expressions on someone's face, that shows they are feeling this:",
        "examples": [
          "He seems blank, without affect, his movements awkward and his eyes unfocused.",
          "Her affect the whole time was so bizarre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an influence on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The disease only affects cattle.",
          "I was deeply affected by the film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend to be or have something:",
        "examples": [
          "Since joining the band he’s affected a ridiculous southern accent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affectation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaviour or speech that is not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "She has so many little affectations.",
          "His manner reeks of affectation.",
          "\"It doesn't concern me,\" he said with an affectation of nonchalance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "speech or behavior that is not natural or sincere and is used to produce a certain effect:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She has many annoying little affectations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "artificial and not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "an affected manner/style of writing",
          "I found her very affected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "artificial and not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a very affected style of writing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affecting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing a strong emotion, especially sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an affecting sight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of liking for a person or place:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt no affection for the child.",
          "He had a deep affection for his aunt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feelings of liking or love:",
        "examples": [
          "The former president still holds a place in the nation's affections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in persuading someone to love you:",
        "examples": [
          "Since his divorce, he has been suspicious of women who try to win his affections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of liking someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Pets should be treated with affection.",
          "[ U ] Harriet felt great affection for him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affectionate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing feelings of liking or love:",
        "examples": [
          "an affectionate kiss",
          "He's an affectionate little boy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing feelings of liking someone or something, esp. by touching, kissing, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "an affectionate child"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affectionately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows liking or love:",
        "examples": [
          "She smiled affectionately at him.",
          "He spoke affectionately about his family."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affections": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feelings of liking or love:",
        "examples": [
          "The former president still holds a place in the nation's affections.",
          "Sula seems to have transferred her affections from Jon to his brother.",
          "Who's the latest object of his affections?",
          "She seemed seemed to reserve her affections primarily for animals.",
          "The siblings had always competed for the affections of their father."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affects": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Both buildings were badly affected by the fire.",
          "The divorce affected every aspect of her life.",
          "It's a disease that affects mainly older people.",
          "I was deeply affected by the film (= it caused strong feelings in me)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend to feel or think something:",
        "examples": [
          "To all his problems she affected indifference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to wear or do something in order to make people admire or respect you:",
        "examples": [
          "At university he affected an upper-class accent.",
          "He's recently affected a hat and cane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of emotion or mood, or a reaction, such as the expressions on someone's face, that shows they are feeling this:",
        "examples": [
          "He seems blank, without affect, his movements awkward and his eyes unfocused.",
          "Her affect the whole time was so bizarre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an influence on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The disease only affects cattle.",
          "I was deeply affected by the film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend to be or have something:",
        "examples": [
          "Since joining the band he’s affected a ridiculous southern accent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affidavit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a written statement that someone makes after promising officially to tell the truth. An affidavit can be used as proof in a law court.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written statement made by someone who has sworn to tell the truth, which might be used in a court of law",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written statement made by someone who has officially promised to tell the truth, and which might be used in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "He admitted he was one of a number of people stealing from the company, according to the affidavit filed by the district attorney's office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affiliate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause a group to become part of or form a close relationship with another, usually larger, group, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a college affiliated to the University of Mumbai",
          "The school is affiliated with a national association of driving schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that is connected with or controlled by another, usually larger, organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Our college is an affiliate of the university."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become part of or form a close relationship with a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’m not affiliated with any political party.",
          "[ I ] The two schools will affiliate next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one part of a larger group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The show is broadcast on most of the network’s affiliates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that is officially connected with or controlled by another, usually larger, organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The study estimates that the school and its affiliates generate employment of 52,459 workers.",
          "The company has sold its affiliate marketing business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be officially connected with or controlled by another, usually larger, company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The trust is affiliated with another nonprofit group.",
          "In Dubai, most of the major hotels are affiliated to one of the several world-class golf courses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affiliated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with or controlled by a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "She was admitted into the Chicago Medical School, then affiliated with Northwestern University.",
          "He resigned as chairman of the Petra Group and as director of its affiliated companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to people who state that they support a particular political party when they register to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "The button marked \"Other\" was intended for Republicans and other affiliated voters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an organization that is officially connected with or controlled by another, usually larger, organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Affiliated retailers bought the product at the official price.",
          "Earlier this month an affiliated company filed for bankruptcy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affiliates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause a group to become part of or form a close relationship with another, usually larger, group, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a college affiliated to the University of Mumbai",
          "The school is affiliated with a national association of driving schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that is connected with or controlled by another, usually larger, organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Our college is an affiliate of the university."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become part of or form a close relationship with a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’m not affiliated with any political party.",
          "[ I ] The two schools will affiliate next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one part of a larger group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The show is broadcast on most of the network’s affiliates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that is officially connected with or controlled by another, usually larger, organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The study estimates that the school and its affiliates generate employment of 52,459 workers.",
          "The company has sold its affiliate marketing business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be officially connected with or controlled by another, usually larger, company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The trust is affiliated with another nonprofit group.",
          "In Dubai, most of the major hotels are affiliated to one of the several world-class golf courses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affiliation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a connection with a political party or religion, or with a larger organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The group has affiliations with several organizations abroad.",
          "Their lack of affiliation to any particular bank allows them to give objective financial advice.",
          "political affiliations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationship between two companies that are officially connected to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "And that's exactly what's behind our new affiliation: growing the business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affiliations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a connection with a political party or religion, or with a larger organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The group has affiliations with several organizations abroad.",
          "Their lack of affiliation to any particular bank allows them to give objective financial advice.",
          "political affiliations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationship between two companies that are officially connected to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "And that's exactly what's behind our new affiliation: growing the business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affinity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liking or sympathy for someone or something, especially because of shared characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "She seems to have a natural affinity for/with water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a close similarity between two things:",
        "examples": [
          "There are several close affinities between the two paintings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a close similarity between two things, or an attraction or sympathy for someone or something, esp. because of shared characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Many people really feel an affinity for/with dolphins."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affirm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to state something as true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] The suspect affirmed (that) he had been at home all evening.",
          "She affirmed her intention to apply for the post."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publicly show your support for an opinion or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has affirmed its commitment to equal rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state something is true, or to state your support for an idea, opinion, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Applicants signed a form affirming their citizenship.",
          "[ + that clause ] These stories affirmed that the world is strange."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affirmation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a statement or sign that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "We welcome the government's affirmation of its intention to act.",
          "The reports are an affirmation that the students are learning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of saying yes or of showing that you mean yes:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Sound familiar?\" Obama said, rousing a chorus of affirmations.",
          "She was nodding in affirmation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "support or approval:",
        "examples": [
          "He scours the newspapers for slights and affirmation.",
          "A young child relies on its mother for comfort, affirmation, and encouragement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a phrase about something you want to achieve that you repeat aloud, in your head, or in writing, in the belief that doing so will make it more likely to happen, or the act of repeating such phrases:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people believe strongly in the power of positive affirmations, but they don't work for everybody.",
          "Learning to practise mindfulness, meditation, and affirmation can help people overcome loneliness and strengthen mind and body."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affirmations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a statement or sign that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "We welcome the government's affirmation of its intention to act.",
          "The reports are an affirmation that the students are learning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of saying yes or of showing that you mean yes:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Sound familiar?\" Obama said, rousing a chorus of affirmations.",
          "She was nodding in affirmation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "support or approval:",
        "examples": [
          "He scours the newspapers for slights and affirmation.",
          "A young child relies on its mother for comfort, affirmation, and encouragement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a phrase about something you want to achieve that you repeat aloud, in your head, or in writing, in the belief that doing so will make it more likely to happen, or the act of repeating such phrases:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people believe strongly in the power of positive affirmations, but they don't work for everybody.",
          "Learning to practise mindfulness, meditation, and affirmation can help people overcome loneliness and strengthen mind and body."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affirmative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a statement that shows agreement or says \"yes\":",
        "examples": [
          "an affirmative answer/response"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or statement that shows agreement or says \"yes\":",
        "examples": [
          "in the affirmative He replied in the affirmative (= he said \"yes\").",
          "She asked the question expecting an affirmative.",
          "mainly US \"Were you in New York on 3 March?\" \"Affirmative.\" (= \"Yes.\")"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "positive, or showing agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "There should be an affirmative role for government in social problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean yes in an answer to a question, esp. in a military context:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Can you hear me?\" \"Affirmative.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affirming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state something as true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] The suspect affirmed (that) he had been at home all evening.",
          "She affirmed her intention to apply for the post."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publicly show your support for an opinion or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has affirmed its commitment to equal rights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "afflicted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a problem or illness afflicts a person or thing, they or it suffer from it:",
        "examples": [
          "It is an illness that afflicts women more than men.",
          "a country afflicted by civil war"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affliction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that makes you suffer:",
        "examples": [
          "Malnutrition is one of the common afflictions of the poor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "afflictions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that makes you suffer:",
        "examples": [
          "Malnutrition is one of the common afflictions of the poor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affluent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of money or owning a lot of things:",
        "examples": [
          "affluent nations/neighbourhoods"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of money or possessions; rich:",
        "examples": [
          "We live in an affluent neighborhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of money and possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "The store will benefit from its base of affluent customers to whom various other products will be sold in due course.",
          "Some have argued that ethical food is a sign of an affluent society with a lot of time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "afford": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know how he can afford a new car on his salary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to have something pleasant or necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "The hut afforded little protection from the elements.",
          "[ + two objects ] Her seat afforded her an uninterrupted view of the stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have enough money or time to buy, keep, or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I don’t know how he can afford a new car.",
          "[ I ] Can you afford to take any time off work?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money:",
        "examples": [
          "He is over 60 and can't afford his pension contributions.",
          "can afford to do sth Debt is not necessarily a bad thing if the consumer can afford to pay it back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to do something without it causing problems:",
        "examples": [
          "can afford to do sth We can afford to wait.",
          "I can't afford to pay attention to any controversy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affordable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "nice clothes at affordable prices"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used about houses, etc.) able to be bought or rented by people who do not earn a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "affordable housing They have increased their provision of affordable housing in order to make home ownership accessible to buyers who would otherwise be unable to buy.",
          "According to the guidelines, ten percent of the dwellings in the development must be affordable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "Affordable housing isn’t enough – we also need job opportunities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "They are meeting consumer demand for fashionable products at affordable prices.",
          "affordable homes.",
          "keep sth/make sth affordable The Prius is heavily subsidised by Toyota to keep it affordable.",
          "affordable for/to sb Will space flight ever be affordable for the masses?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "afforded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know how he can afford a new car on his salary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to have something pleasant or necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "The hut afforded little protection from the elements.",
          "[ + two objects ] Her seat afforded her an uninterrupted view of the stage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "affront": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a remark or action intended to insult or offend someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He regarded the comments as an affront to his dignity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to insult or offend someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I was most affronted by his comments.",
          "an affronted look/glance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a remark or action intended to insult or upset someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Such statements are an affront to people of conscience."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "afghan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Afghanistan or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Afghanistan",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "afghanistan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in Central Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "afield": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long/longer distance away:",
        "examples": [
          "We export our products to countries as far afield as Japan and Canada.",
          "Our students come from Europe, Asia, and even further afield."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "afloat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "floating on water:",
        "examples": [
          "keep afloat You can keep afloat for longer if you lie on your back.",
          "stay afloat He managed to stay afloat by holding on to the side of the boat.",
          "She spent seven days afloat on a raft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having enough money to pay what you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "keep afloat The business had to sell off some of its assets to keep afloat.",
          "stay afloat Many small businesses are struggling to stay afloat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "floating on or in water:",
        "examples": [
          "They couldn’t keep the ferry afloat.",
          "fig. Loan programs are aimed at keeping small businesses afloat (= operating)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having enough money to pay what you owe and not have debts:",
        "examples": [
          "keep sth afloat They need billion of dollars to keep the company afloat.",
          "stay afloat Even when parent companies are fighting to stay afloat, you'll find an internet company boasting about its income."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "afoot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or being planned or prepared:",
        "examples": [
          "There are plans afoot to launch a new radio station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening, or being planned or prepared:",
        "examples": [
          "Big changes are afoot at Lake Utah."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aforementioned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mentioned earlier:",
        "examples": [
          "The aforementioned Mr Parkes then entered the cinema."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or people mentioned earlier:",
        "examples": [
          "The aforementioned was/were seen waiting outside the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written in an earlier sentence or page:",
        "examples": [
          "The information sent in the aforementioned e-mail is not to be used for publication."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "afraid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling fear, or feeling worry about the possible results of a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "afraid for She was afraid for her children (= feared that they might be hurt).",
          "afraid of I've always been afraid of flying/heights/spiders.",
          "He was/felt suddenly afraid.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Don't be afraid to say what you think.",
          "[ + (that) ] She was afraid (that) he might be upset if she told him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to politely introduce bad news or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "This is your room - it's rather small, I'm afraid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to politely say \"no\":",
        "examples": [
          "\"Was she impressed with our work?\" \"I'm afraid not.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say \"yes\" or agree with something though you are sad or upset over that thing :",
        "examples": [
          "\"Does this mean I've got to leave?\" \"I'm afraid so.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling fear, or feeling anxiety about the possible results of a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "She was afraid, but never thought of quitting.",
          "I’ve always been afraid of heights.",
          "Dad’s afraid I’ll end up like my cousin.",
          "He’s not afraid of losing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling regret, esp. because something is not the way you think it should be:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of those stores will cheat you, I’m afraid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "afresh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you do something afresh, you deal with it again in a new way:",
        "examples": [
          "start afresh She tore up the letter and started afresh.",
          "We agreed to look afresh at her original proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "again, esp. from a new beginning",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "africa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the continent that is to the south of the Mediterranean Sea, to the east of the Atlantic Ocean, and to the west of the Indian Ocean",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "african": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Africa or its people:",
        "examples": [
          "African history/music"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Africa",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a person) of or from Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "africans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Africa or its people:",
        "examples": [
          "African history/music"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Africa",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a person) of or from Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "afro": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a style for curly hair, particularly Black people's hair, in which it is allowed to grow naturally into a thick, rounded shape:",
        "examples": [
          "In his youth he had an Afro.",
          "I think he looks good with an afro."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Afro hair is the naturally curly hair that is typical of many Black people:",
        "examples": [
          "She was proud of her Afro hair.",
          "a hairdressing salon devoted to afro styles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or connected with Africa:",
        "examples": [
          "Afro-Caribbean culture",
          "Afro-American literature"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aft": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in or towards the back part of a boat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or toward the back part of a boat:",
        "examples": [
          "There are windows aft on each side."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "afterlife": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the life, for example in heaven, that some people believe begins after death:",
        "examples": [
          "They'll be reunited in the afterlife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the life that some people believe begins after death, esp. in heaven",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aftermath": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the period that follows an unpleasant event or accident, and the effects that it causes:",
        "examples": [
          "Many more people died in the aftermath of the explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period following an event, such as an accident or war, and the effects caused by the event:",
        "examples": [
          "We all worked together in the aftermath of the earthquake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "afternoon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the period that starts at about twelve o'clock or after the meal in the middle of the day and ends at about six o'clock or when the sun goes down:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a sunny afternoon.",
          "She works three afternoons a week at the library.",
          "It was on a Saturday afternoon.",
          "My baby usually sleeps in the afternoon.",
          "Let's go to the park this afternoon.",
          "I spoke to her yesterday afternoon.",
          "I'll meet you tomorrow afternoon at about 3.30.",
          "She's coming round on Wednesday afternoon.",
          "He's been in a bad mood all afternoon.",
          "She likes to have an afternoon nap.",
          "We got an early-/mid-/late-afternoon flight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly way of greeting someone when you meet them in the afternoon:",
        "examples": [
          "Afternoon, Bob!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period that starts at about twelve o’clock or after the meal in the middle of the day and ends at about six o’clock or when the sun goes down:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She works three afternoons a week at the library.",
          "[ U ] My baby usually sleeps in the afternoon.",
          "[ U ] I spoke to her yesterday afternoon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "afternoons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "every afternoon or on many afternoons:",
        "examples": [
          "He works afternoons."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aftershock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden movement of the earth's surface that often follows an earthquake and is less violent than the first main movement:",
        "examples": [
          "The initial earthquake was followed by a series of aftershocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden movement of the earth’s surface that often follows an earthquake and is less violent than the first main movement:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. There's going to be a real aftershock (= powerful effect) if the party loses another election."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aftershocks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden movement of the earth's surface that often follows an earthquake and is less violent than the first main movement:",
        "examples": [
          "The initial earthquake was followed by a series of aftershocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden movement of the earth’s surface that often follows an earthquake and is less violent than the first main movement:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. There's going to be a real aftershock (= powerful effect) if the party loses another election."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "afterthought": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an idea, thought, or plan that was not originally intended but is thought of at a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "She only asked me to her party as an afterthought.",
          "The pillars seem to have been added to the entrance as an afterthought."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea or plan that was not originally intended:",
        "examples": [
          "Pine included the song almost as an afterthought on his last album."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "afterward": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "after the time mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "We had tea, and afterward we sat in the garden for a while.",
          "They separated, and soon/shortly afterward Jane left the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "after the time mentioned; later:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a swim and afterward we lay on the beach for a while."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "afterwards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "after the time mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "We had tea, and afterwards we sat in the garden for a while.",
          "They separated, and soon/shortly afterwards Jane left the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Aktiengesellschaft: in Germany, a company that is similar to a limited company in other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Bayersiche Motoren Werke AG is the name of the German company more commonly known as BMW."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "age": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the period of time someone has been alive or something has existed:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know the age of that building?",
          "What age (= how old) is your brother?",
          "about someone's age I'd guess she's about my age (= she is about as old as I am).",
          "years of age She was 74 years of age when she wrote her first novel.",
          "at the age of He left home at the age of 16.",
          "at someone's age I was married with four children at your age.",
          "feel your age I'm really beginning to feel my age (= feel old).",
          "look your age She's starting to look her age.",
          "His girlfriend's twice his age (= twice as old as he is)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to someone to tell them to stop behaving like someone who is much younger:",
        "examples": [
          "Boys, act your age, please!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the age at which someone is considered by the law to be old enough to agree to have sex with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Each state's laws determine the age of consent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular period in time:",
        "examples": [
          "the Victorian age",
          "the modern age",
          "the nuclear age"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very long time:",
        "examples": [
          "take ages It takes ages to cook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being or getting older:",
        "examples": [
          "with age Her back was bent with age.",
          "This cheese/wine improves with age.",
          "Her temper hasn't improved with age!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone ages or something ages them, they look older:",
        "examples": [
          "She's aged since the last time we met."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop in flavour or leave something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The brandy is aged in oak for ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form nouns that refer to the action or result of something:",
        "examples": [
          "blockage",
          "shrinkage",
          "wastage",
          "All breakages must be paid for."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form nouns that refer to a state or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "bondage",
          "marriage",
          "shortage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form nouns that are names of places:",
        "examples": [
          "orphanage",
          "vicarage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the length of time someone has been alive or something has existed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] At age 24 he won a starring role in his first movie.",
          "[ U ] She was 74 years of age when she wrote her first novel.",
          "The program is aimed at viewers in the 18-to-30 age group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular period in time:",
        "examples": [
          "the modern/industrial/Victorian age"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or appear old, or to cause someone to appear old:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She’s aged a lot since the last time we met."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To age food or drink is to give it time to become ripe or develop a full flavor:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The cheese is aged for three to six months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of the age of:",
        "examples": [
          "They've got one daughter, Isabel, aged three."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old:",
        "examples": [
          "She has two rather aged aunts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old people when considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The hospital was built to meet the needs of the aged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old:",
        "examples": [
          "an aged man"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old people:",
        "examples": [
          "The apartment was built to meet the needs of the aged."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agencies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a business that represents one group of people when dealing with another group:",
        "examples": [
          "an advertising/employment/estate/travel agency"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a government organization:",
        "examples": [
          "an overseas aid agency",
          "the Central Intelligence Agency"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to take action or to choose what action to take:",
        "examples": [
          "The protest gave us a sense of agency, a sense of our own power to make a difference.",
          "When the legal system acquitted these women on the grounds of insanity it denied their agency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of the actions of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She was freed from prison through the agency of her doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business acting for or representing a person, an organization, or another business:",
        "examples": [
          "an advertising/employment agency",
          "a real estate agency"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An agency is also a government organization:",
        "examples": [
          "federal agencies",
          "the Environmental Protection Agency"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that provides a service to other people or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "Background checks may be done in-house or by an outside agency.",
          "She now runs an agency which last year catered for more than 17,000 travellers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a government department that is responsible for a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Scottish Natural Heritage, the conservation agency, has finally managed to get approval for the project.",
          "security/intelligence/immigration, etc. agency In a lengthy response to the report, the immigration agency stated that it will follow the recommendations.",
          "a government/federal/state agency"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a business that represents one group of people when dealing with another group:",
        "examples": [
          "an advertising/employment/estate/travel agency"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a government organization:",
        "examples": [
          "an overseas aid agency",
          "the Central Intelligence Agency"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to take action or to choose what action to take:",
        "examples": [
          "The protest gave us a sense of agency, a sense of our own power to make a difference.",
          "When the legal system acquitted these women on the grounds of insanity it denied their agency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of the actions of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She was freed from prison through the agency of her doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business acting for or representing a person, an organization, or another business:",
        "examples": [
          "an advertising/employment agency",
          "a real estate agency"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An agency is also a government organization:",
        "examples": [
          "federal agencies",
          "the Environmental Protection Agency"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that provides a service to other people or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "Background checks may be done in-house or by an outside agency.",
          "She now runs an agency which last year catered for more than 17,000 travellers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a government department that is responsible for a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Scottish Natural Heritage, the conservation agency, has finally managed to get approval for the project.",
          "security/intelligence/immigration, etc. agency In a lengthy response to the report, the immigration agency stated that it will follow the recommendations.",
          "a government/federal/state agency"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agenda": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a list of matters to be discussed at a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "There were several important items on the agenda.",
          "The question of security is high on the agenda for this afternoon's meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of aims or possible future achievements:",
        "examples": [
          "Women's rights have been put back on the agenda (= are being discussed publicly again).",
          "The subject of safety needs to be placed high on/at the top of the agenda (= must be discussed because it is very important).",
          "Education was placed firmly on the political agenda in the prime minister's weekend speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a secret aim or reason for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt that some of the group had an agenda.",
          "There's no hidden agenda - I'm just trying to help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of matters to be discussed at a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "Among the items on the agenda were next year’s budget and raising the membership dues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An agenda can also refer to any matters that have to be dealt with:",
        "examples": [
          "Finding a job is at the top of my agenda."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "esp. disapproving An agenda is also a particular program of action, often one that is not directly expressed:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a political agenda."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the things that a person or organization considers to be important and wants to solve or achieve, or their reasons for wanting to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Agendas change with the times, as every CEO knows.",
          "economic/environmental/political agenda The Senator's environmental agenda is negative for traditional energy producers, but positive for alternative energy producers.",
          "be at the top of/be high on the agenda The plight of poorer countries is high on the WTO's agenda.",
          "Like any businessman he has an agenda, and that should not be forgotten.",
          "set/lay out/establish an agenda Company directors are attempting to lay out an agenda for reducing future financial risks.",
          "I strongly suspect that the author has a hidden agenda."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of things to be discussed during a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't have a structured agenda, people will bring up side issues that aren't relevant to solving the problem.",
          "The next item on the agenda is a special report from the Advisory Committee.",
          "be at the top of/be high on the agenda At a meeting of finance ministers in St Petersburg, security of energy supply was at the top of the agenda."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agendas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a list of matters to be discussed at a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "There were several important items on the agenda.",
          "The question of security is high on the agenda for this afternoon's meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of aims or possible future achievements:",
        "examples": [
          "Women's rights have been put back on the agenda (= are being discussed publicly again).",
          "The subject of safety needs to be placed high on/at the top of the agenda (= must be discussed because it is very important).",
          "Education was placed firmly on the political agenda in the prime minister's weekend speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a secret aim or reason for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt that some of the group had an agenda.",
          "There's no hidden agenda - I'm just trying to help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of matters to be discussed at a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "Among the items on the agenda were next year’s budget and raising the membership dues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An agenda can also refer to any matters that have to be dealt with:",
        "examples": [
          "Finding a job is at the top of my agenda."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "esp. disapproving An agenda is also a particular program of action, often one that is not directly expressed:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a political agenda."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the things that a person or organization considers to be important and wants to solve or achieve, or their reasons for wanting to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Agendas change with the times, as every CEO knows.",
          "economic/environmental/political agenda The Senator's environmental agenda is negative for traditional energy producers, but positive for alternative energy producers.",
          "be at the top of/be high on the agenda The plight of poorer countries is high on the WTO's agenda.",
          "Like any businessman he has an agenda, and that should not be forgotten.",
          "set/lay out/establish an agenda Company directors are attempting to lay out an agenda for reducing future financial risks.",
          "I strongly suspect that the author has a hidden agenda."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of things to be discussed during a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't have a structured agenda, people will bring up side issues that aren't relevant to solving the problem.",
          "The next item on the agenda is a special report from the Advisory Committee.",
          "be at the top of/be high on the agenda At a meeting of finance ministers in St Petersburg, security of energy supply was at the top of the agenda."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who acts for or represents another:",
        "examples": [
          "Please contact our agent in Spain for further information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who represents an actor, artist, or writer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works secretly for the government or other organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a secret/foreign agent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that produces a particular effect or change:",
        "examples": [
          "a powerful cleaning agent",
          "a raising agent for cakes",
          "a clotting agent",
          "literary He was the agent of their destruction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who acts for or represents another:",
        "examples": [
          "a travel agent",
          "He is the agent for several of the highest paid players in baseball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An agent is also someone who works secretly for a government or other organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a secret agent",
          "an undercover agent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that produces a particular effect or change:",
        "examples": [
          "a cleaning agent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An agent is also a chemical substance, organism, or natural force that produces a particular effect by its action.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is paid to buy or sell products or provide a service for a company, but who is not a regular employee:",
        "examples": [
          "Following the recent insurance scam, legislation is being put in place to ensure all agents protect their customers' best interests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who represents an actor, musician, etc. in order to find work for them:",
        "examples": [
          "a talent/sports/theatrical agent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who represents a company in dealing with customers, especially on the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "To speak with one of our agents, please call us Monday - Friday between 8:30am and 5:00pm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does secret work for a government department:",
        "examples": [
          "a federal/undercover/secret agent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that produces a particular effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Bioterrorism involves the use of biological agents such as viruses and bacteria as weapons of terror."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who acts for or represents another:",
        "examples": [
          "Please contact our agent in Spain for further information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who represents an actor, artist, or writer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works secretly for the government or other organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a secret/foreign agent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that produces a particular effect or change:",
        "examples": [
          "a powerful cleaning agent",
          "a raising agent for cakes",
          "a clotting agent",
          "literary He was the agent of their destruction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who acts for or represents another:",
        "examples": [
          "a travel agent",
          "He is the agent for several of the highest paid players in baseball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An agent is also someone who works secretly for a government or other organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a secret agent",
          "an undercover agent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that produces a particular effect or change:",
        "examples": [
          "a cleaning agent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An agent is also a chemical substance, organism, or natural force that produces a particular effect by its action.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is paid to buy or sell products or provide a service for a company, but who is not a regular employee:",
        "examples": [
          "Following the recent insurance scam, legislation is being put in place to ensure all agents protect their customers' best interests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who represents an actor, musician, etc. in order to find work for them:",
        "examples": [
          "a talent/sports/theatrical agent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who represents a company in dealing with customers, especially on the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "To speak with one of our agents, please call us Monday - Friday between 8:30am and 5:00pm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does secret work for a government department:",
        "examples": [
          "a federal/undercover/secret agent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that produces a particular effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Bioterrorism involves the use of biological agents such as viruses and bacteria as weapons of terror."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very long time:",
        "examples": [
          "take ages It takes ages to cook.",
          "for ages I've been waiting for ages.",
          "It's been ages/an age since we last spoke.",
          "My sister always spends ages in the bathroom getting ready for the day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very long time:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s been ages since I’ve seen you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aggravate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a bad situation worse:",
        "examples": [
          "Attempts to restrict parking in the city centre have further aggravated the problem of traffic congestion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a disease worse:",
        "examples": [
          "The treatment only aggravated the condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop aggravating me, will you!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something bad worse:",
        "examples": [
          "Road repair work has aggravated the problem of traffic congestion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel very annoyed and upset:",
        "examples": [
          "It really aggravates me when the car won’t start, after all the money we put into it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aggravated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a bad situation worse:",
        "examples": [
          "Attempts to restrict parking in the city centre have further aggravated the problem of traffic congestion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a disease worse:",
        "examples": [
          "The treatment only aggravated the condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop aggravating me, will you!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aggravation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "trouble or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been getting a lot of aggravation at work recently.",
          "I don't need any more aggravation today.",
          "I'd complain to the manager but it's not worth the aggravation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making something such as a problem or injury worse:",
        "examples": [
          "Rest the affected limb to avoid further aggravation of the condition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aggression": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "spoken or physical behaviour that is threatening or involves harm to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Some types of dog are bred for aggression.",
          "an act of aggression"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "forceful playing in sport that is intended to win points",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "actions or behavior that use threats or force against others:",
        "examples": [
          "We regard the presence of troops on our border as an act of aggression."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aggressive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing anger and a willingness to attack other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The stereotype is that men tend to be more aggressive than women.",
          "If I criticize him, he gets aggressive and starts shouting.",
          "Aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated in the classroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "determined to win or succeed and using forceful action to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "an aggressive election campaign",
          "aggressive marketing tactics",
          "Both players won their first-round matches in aggressive style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An aggressive condition is one that is serious and quickly spreads in the body or gets worse:",
        "examples": [
          "The more aggressive the cancer, the further and faster it spreads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Aggressive treatment is strong treatment that could itself cause harm, used when someone has a serious condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Brain cancer requires aggressive treatment such as surgery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using strong, forceful methods esp. to sell or persuade:",
        "examples": [
          "The company mounted an aggressive marketing campaign.",
          "You have to be aggressive if you want to succeed in this business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done in a very forceful and competitive way in order to gain an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "aggressive marketing/expansion/recruiting Through aggressive marketing in Europe and Asia, the company pulled in an extra $4.5 billion and doubled its share prices.",
          "aggressive campaigns/strategies/tactics Britain’s second largest water company is planning an aggressive campaign to win industrial and business customers from rivals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "forceful, competitive, and determined to win or get what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Many banks have become more aggressive in making loans to boost revenue growth.",
          "The company has been losing market share for five years, primarily to aggressive competitors that have undercut the company on price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe investments that involve some risk or investors that take risks in order to gain the best results:",
        "examples": [
          "aggressive funds/investments/trades He moved his money into more aggressive investments, including hedge funds and publicly traded stocks.",
          "aggressive buyers/sellers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aggressively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in an angry and violent way:",
        "examples": [
          "Small children often behave aggressively.",
          "Many drivers behave aggressively on the road at some point."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a determined and forceful way in order to achieve success or win:",
        "examples": [
          "They played more aggressively in the second half.",
          "The company is aggressively pursuing new business opportunities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that develops very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "His prostate cancer had grown aggressively beyond the prostate and surrounding tissue.",
          "In recent years, the disease has aggressively attacked her voice and memory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that uses a very strong treatment in order to cure a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "We may have to treat the seizures aggressively to prevent developmental delays.",
          "For how long and how aggressively should treatment be applied?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aggressor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or country that starts an argument, fight, or war by attacking first",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, group, or country that starts an argument, fight, or war by attacking first:",
        "examples": [
          "He claimed that he was just defending himself, and that the other guy was the aggressor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aghast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suddenly filled with strong feelings of shock and worry:",
        "examples": [
          "He looked at her aghast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shocked or surprised in an unpleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers and union officials were aghast at the layoffs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to move your body quickly and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Monkeys are very agile climbers.",
          "You need to have agile fingers to do this kind of work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to think quickly and clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "For a man of 80, he has a remarkably agile mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for describing ways of planning and doing work in which it is understood that making changes as they are needed is an important part of the job",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to move about quickly and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Years of ballet and modern dance had made her strong and agile.",
          "fig. He has an agile mind (= He can think quickly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to deal with new situations or changes quickly and successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "agile company/corporation/organization Most agile corporations have flexible management systems that can quickly accommodate global change and exploit opportunities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to move your body quickly and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "He has the agility of a mountain goat.",
          "The acrobats display jawdropping feats of strength, agility, and control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to think quickly and clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "This job requires considerable mental agility.",
          "We underestimate the agility of a child's mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ways of planning and doing work in which it is understood that making changes as they are needed is an important part of the job:",
        "examples": [
          "Business agility means a company is always in a position to take account of market changes.",
          "Constant change is the new dynamic of the global economy, and makes agility even more necessary than ever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to move about quickly and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "A top-rated football player, he combines speed and agility.",
          "fig. Her voice has the lightness and agility that Handel’s music demands."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being or appearing old:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil companies are particularly concerned about their aging fleet of deep-water rigs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of organizing a company's accounts to show the length of time its customers have owed the company money:",
        "examples": [
          "Financial analysts often use aging to assess a company’s risk from overdue debtors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "becoming older, and not as modern or powerful as before:",
        "examples": [
          "an aging market/customer/population",
          "The agency is showing all the signs of an ageing company whose growth is too dependent on buying market size."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agitate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel worried or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't want to agitate her by telling her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to argue forcefully, especially in public, in order to achieve a particular type of change:",
        "examples": [
          "The unions continue to agitate for higher pay.",
          "As a young man, he had agitated against the Vietnam war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shake a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Pour the powder into the solution and agitate it until the powder has dissolved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to argue energetically, esp. in public, in order to achieve a particular type of change:",
        "examples": [
          "Telephone companies began to agitate for permission to compete in long distance services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone become nervous because of worry or fear that is difficult to control:",
        "examples": [
          "Any mention of his son agitated him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agitated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "worried or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "She became very agitated when her son failed to return home.",
          "There was a long delay, and people became increasingly agitated as they waited for the train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nervous because of worry or fear that is difficult to control:",
        "examples": [
          "Gordon became visibly agitated when asked about the minimum wage issue.",
          "Many times the private hospitals transfer their terribly aggressive, agitated patients to us because they cannot handle them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agitates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel worried or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't want to agitate her by telling her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to argue forcefully, especially in public, in order to achieve a particular type of change:",
        "examples": [
          "The unions continue to agitate for higher pay.",
          "As a young man, he had agitated against the Vietnam war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shake a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Pour the powder into the solution and agitate it until the powder has dissolved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to argue energetically, esp. in public, in order to achieve a particular type of change:",
        "examples": [
          "Telephone companies began to agitate for permission to compete in long distance services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone become nervous because of worry or fear that is difficult to control:",
        "examples": [
          "Any mention of his son agitated him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agitating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel worried or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't want to agitate her by telling her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to argue forcefully, especially in public, in order to achieve a particular type of change:",
        "examples": [
          "The unions continue to agitate for higher pay.",
          "As a young man, he had agitated against the Vietnam war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shake a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Pour the powder into the solution and agitate it until the powder has dissolved."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agitation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "worry and anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "He arrived home in a state of agitation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which people protest or argue, especially in public, in order to achieve a particular type of change:",
        "examples": [
          "The anti-war agitation is beginning to worry the government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agitator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to make people take part in protests and political activities, especially ones that cause trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "It is thought that the strike was the work of undercover political agitators."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agnostic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not know, or believes that it is impossible to know, if a god exists:",
        "examples": [
          "Although he was raised a Catholic, he was an agnostic for most of his adult life.",
          "The group includes atheists and agnostics as well as religious believers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not know or does not have an opinion about whether something is true, good, correct, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He claims to be an agnostic on the question of man-made global warming.",
          "I am an agnostic when it comes to his art and its merits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the belief that it is not possible to know whether god exists:",
        "examples": [
          "Whether we are religious, atheist, or agnostic, there are some moral values we all share.",
          "He is agnostic on the existence of God."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not knowing or not having an opinion about whether something is true, good, correct, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She remained agnostic on the question of whether to join the war.",
          "We could never be agnostic about the virtues of political freedom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to hardware or software that can be used with many different types of platform (= system)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes that it is impossible to know whether or not God exists",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "agonies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extreme physical or mental pain or suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "She lay there screaming in agony.",
          "I was in an agony of suspense.",
          "We've both suffered agonies of guilt over what happened.",
          "It must be agony for them to say goodbye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme physical or mental pain or suffering, or a period of such suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They put her on painkillers, but they didn’t do enough, and she was in agony."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agonized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing or feeling extreme physical or mental pain:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard an agonized cry.",
          "She gave him an agonized look."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agonizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing extreme physical or mental pain:",
        "examples": [
          "an agonizing death"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing extreme worry:",
        "examples": [
          "She went through an agonizing few weeks waiting for the test results.",
          "We are faced with an agonizing choice/decision/dilemma."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agony": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extreme physical or mental pain or suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "She lay there screaming in agony.",
          "I was in an agony of suspense.",
          "We've both suffered agonies of guilt over what happened.",
          "It must be agony for them to say goodbye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme physical or mental pain or suffering, or a period of such suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They put her on painkillers, but they didn’t do enough, and she was in agony."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agree": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have the same opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "Ann and I never seem to agree.",
          "agree with I agree with you on this issue.",
          "agree about My father and I don't agree about very much.",
          "agree on My father and I don't agree on very much.",
          "[ + that ] I agree that he should be invited.",
          "[ + question word ] Experts seem unable to agree whether the drug is safe or not.",
          "[ + speech ] \"You're absolutely right,\" agreed Jake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide something together:",
        "examples": [
          "They agreed not to tell anyone about what had happened.",
          "We couldn't agree on what to buy.",
          "UK We finally agreed a deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept a suggestion or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "I suggested that we should meet, and they agreed (= said yes).",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The bank has agreed (= is willing) to lend me £5,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two or more statements, ideas, sets of numbers, etc. agree, they are the same or very similar:",
        "examples": [
          "We have five accounts of what happened and none of them agree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When two words agree, or one word agrees with another word, they have the same grammatical form. For example, the words may both be singular or plural, masculine or feminine, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the same opinion, or to accept a suggestion or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I agree with you.",
          "[ I ] We all agree on that point.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] In settling the dispute, he agreed to pay $60,000 in damages.",
          "[ + that clause ] Most economists agree that it would be unwise to cut taxes right now.",
          "[ I ] Both sides agreed to the terms of the peace treaty.",
          "[ I ] I agree with letting children learn at their own pace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two sets of information agree, they are generally the same:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Since their stories did not agree at all, he knew one of them was lying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept someone else’s plan, suggestion, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "agree to do sth Federal regulators and US lenders agreed to freeze interest rates on subprime mortgages for five years.",
          "be agreed by/between sb/sth Any change to branch rules must be agreed by two thirds of members at the branch meeting.",
          "agree sth UK The union's national executive committee will meet on Thursday to agree the new strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the same opinion, or to approve of someone else’s ideas and opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "agree that The credit card company agreed that we'd been overcharged and will credit the amount in our next bill.",
          "agree with sb on sth Although we like his plan in general, we don't agree with him on every issue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agreeable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pleasant or pleasing:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent a most agreeable evening by the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be accepted by everyone:",
        "examples": [
          "The talks are aimed at finding a mutually agreeable solution.",
          "We need to find a compromise that is agreeable to both sides of the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willing to do or accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "If Bridget is agreeable to the proposal, we'll start the project in June."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasant; pleasing:",
        "examples": [
          "She has an agreeable personality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "acceptable or satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "We prefer to reach a solution agreeable to all interested parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is agreeable to doing something is willing to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "We can close the deal tomorrow if your client is agreeable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agreed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "We have to stick to the agreed price.",
          "\"So we'll meet at 5.30, shall we?\" \"Agreed (= yes).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two or more people are agreed, they have the same opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "Are we all agreed (on that)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "accepted or approved:",
        "examples": [
          "The agreed deal also marks a new record in foreign take-overs of US banks.",
          "an agreed price/time/date"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agreeing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the same opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "Ann and I never seem to agree.",
          "agree with I agree with you on this issue.",
          "agree about My father and I don't agree about very much.",
          "agree on My father and I don't agree on very much.",
          "[ + that ] I agree that he should be invited.",
          "[ + question word ] Experts seem unable to agree whether the drug is safe or not.",
          "[ + speech ] \"You're absolutely right,\" agreed Jake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide something together:",
        "examples": [
          "They agreed not to tell anyone about what had happened.",
          "We couldn't agree on what to buy.",
          "UK We finally agreed a deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept a suggestion or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "I suggested that we should meet, and they agreed (= said yes).",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The bank has agreed (= is willing) to lend me £5,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two or more statements, ideas, sets of numbers, etc. agree, they are the same or very similar:",
        "examples": [
          "We have five accounts of what happened and none of them agree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When two words agree, or one word agrees with another word, they have the same grammatical form. For example, the words may both be singular or plural, masculine or feminine, etc.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "agreement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which people have the same opinion, or in which they approve of or accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole family was in agreement with her about/on what they should do.",
          "If the three parties cannot reach agreement now, there will be a civil war.",
          "I don't think you'll ever get Tony's agreement to these proposals.",
          "[ + that ] There's widespread agreement that the law should be changed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision or arrangement, often formal and written, between two or more groups or people:",
        "examples": [
          "The dispute was settled by an agreement that satisfied both sides.",
          "The government has entered into/signed an international arms control agreement.",
          "They have broken (the terms of) the agreement on human rights.",
          "Finally the two sides have reached an agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which two words have the same grammatical form. For example, the words are both singular or plural, masculine or feminine, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of having the same opinion, or a decision or arrangement between two or more people or groups to do something or to obey the same rules:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a new trade agreement",
          "[ U ] Both sides were in agreement on the basic terms, but many details still had to be worked out.",
          "[ C ] Leaders of both countries signed an agreement to exchange diplomats.",
          "[ U ] Let us help you to reach agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision or arrangement that has been made and accepted by two or more people, groups, organizations, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "agreement between sb and sb Based on the rental agreement between the landlord and the tenant, either party must give 30 days notice to terminate the agreement.",
          "agreement with sb The group has licensing agreements with 170 retail customers in the US.",
          "an agreement on sth Negotiations will continue for an ambitious agreement on trade and other matters.",
          "arrive at/come to/reach an agreement Despite recent discussions between the two companies, they failed to reach an agreement on the terms of a possible merger.",
          "enter into/sign an agreement Developers have signed an agreement with the commission and the EPA to use the land for commercial and residential property.",
          "a formal/legal/binding agreement",
          "a verbal/written/unwritten agreement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of approving or accepting something, or the fact of having the same opinion about something:",
        "examples": [
          "be in agreement with sb/sth Most of the county's lawmakers are in agreement with administration officials on the proposal.",
          "complete/total/widespread agreement There is widespread agreement that changes need to be made, but there is disagreement about how it should be conducted.",
          "be in agreement that All area superintendents are in agreement that both constitutional reform and tax reform are necessary now."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agreements": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which people have the same opinion, or in which they approve of or accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole family was in agreement with her about/on what they should do.",
          "If the three parties cannot reach agreement now, there will be a civil war.",
          "I don't think you'll ever get Tony's agreement to these proposals.",
          "[ + that ] There's widespread agreement that the law should be changed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision or arrangement, often formal and written, between two or more groups or people:",
        "examples": [
          "The dispute was settled by an agreement that satisfied both sides.",
          "The government has entered into/signed an international arms control agreement.",
          "They have broken (the terms of) the agreement on human rights.",
          "Finally the two sides have reached an agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which two words have the same grammatical form. For example, the words are both singular or plural, masculine or feminine, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of having the same opinion, or a decision or arrangement between two or more people or groups to do something or to obey the same rules:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a new trade agreement",
          "[ U ] Both sides were in agreement on the basic terms, but many details still had to be worked out.",
          "[ C ] Leaders of both countries signed an agreement to exchange diplomats.",
          "[ U ] Let us help you to reach agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision or arrangement that has been made and accepted by two or more people, groups, organizations, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "agreement between sb and sb Based on the rental agreement between the landlord and the tenant, either party must give 30 days notice to terminate the agreement.",
          "agreement with sb The group has licensing agreements with 170 retail customers in the US.",
          "an agreement on sth Negotiations will continue for an ambitious agreement on trade and other matters.",
          "arrive at/come to/reach an agreement Despite recent discussions between the two companies, they failed to reach an agreement on the terms of a possible merger.",
          "enter into/sign an agreement Developers have signed an agreement with the commission and the EPA to use the land for commercial and residential property.",
          "a formal/legal/binding agreement",
          "a verbal/written/unwritten agreement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of approving or accepting something, or the fact of having the same opinion about something:",
        "examples": [
          "be in agreement with sb/sth Most of the county's lawmakers are in agreement with administration officials on the proposal.",
          "complete/total/widespread agreement There is widespread agreement that changes need to be made, but there is disagreement about how it should be conducted.",
          "be in agreement that All area superintendents are in agreement that both constitutional reform and tax reform are necessary now."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agrees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have the same opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "Ann and I never seem to agree.",
          "agree with I agree with you on this issue.",
          "agree about My father and I don't agree about very much.",
          "agree on My father and I don't agree on very much.",
          "[ + that ] I agree that he should be invited.",
          "[ + question word ] Experts seem unable to agree whether the drug is safe or not.",
          "[ + speech ] \"You're absolutely right,\" agreed Jake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide something together:",
        "examples": [
          "They agreed not to tell anyone about what had happened.",
          "We couldn't agree on what to buy.",
          "UK We finally agreed a deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept a suggestion or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "I suggested that we should meet, and they agreed (= said yes).",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The bank has agreed (= is willing) to lend me £5,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two or more statements, ideas, sets of numbers, etc. agree, they are the same or very similar:",
        "examples": [
          "We have five accounts of what happened and none of them agree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When two words agree, or one word agrees with another word, they have the same grammatical form. For example, the words may both be singular or plural, masculine or feminine, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the same opinion, or to accept a suggestion or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I agree with you.",
          "[ I ] We all agree on that point.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] In settling the dispute, he agreed to pay $60,000 in damages.",
          "[ + that clause ] Most economists agree that it would be unwise to cut taxes right now.",
          "[ I ] Both sides agreed to the terms of the peace treaty.",
          "[ I ] I agree with letting children learn at their own pace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two sets of information agree, they are generally the same:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Since their stories did not agree at all, he knew one of them was lying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept someone else’s plan, suggestion, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "agree to do sth Federal regulators and US lenders agreed to freeze interest rates on subprime mortgages for five years.",
          "be agreed by/between sb/sth Any change to branch rules must be agreed by two thirds of members at the branch meeting.",
          "agree sth UK The union's national executive committee will meet on Thursday to agree the new strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the same opinion, or to approve of someone else’s ideas and opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "agree that The credit card company agreed that we'd been overcharged and will credit the amount in our next bill.",
          "agree with sb on sth Although we like his plan in general, we don't agree with him on every issue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agricultural": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used for farming or relating to farming:",
        "examples": [
          "The world's supply of agricultural land is shrinking fast.",
          "She's studying agricultural science.",
          "The country's economy is mainly agricultural (= based on farming)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or used in farming:",
        "examples": [
          "agricultural exports/commodities/products Over the past ten years, their agricultural exports to the United States grew by 133%.",
          "agricultural machinery/equipment/land",
          "the agricultural industry/sector/economy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "agriculture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "farming:",
        "examples": [
          "Agriculture is still largely based on traditional methods in some countries.",
          "The area depends on agriculture for most of its income.",
          "70 percent of the country's population practises subsistence agriculture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the practice or work of farming:",
        "examples": [
          "Agriculture and tourism are both important to the region’s economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business, science, or activity of farming:",
        "examples": [
          "Recent floods have devastated the state’s agriculture, with sharp declines in its production of corn, soy, and wheat crops.",
          "Over the past ten years the area’s labour force has shifted from agriculture to manufacturing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aground": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a boat or ship is aground, it is unable to move because it is touching ground or in a place where there is very little water:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship is currently aground off the Brittany coast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "touching the ground below the water:",
        "examples": [
          "The tanker ran aground and leaked 11 million gallons of crude oil."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ahead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in front:",
        "examples": [
          "The road ahead is very busy.",
          "straight ahead Turn left at the traffic lights, and you'll see the hospital straight ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having more points, votes, etc. than someone else in a competition, election, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Barcelona was ahead after ten minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making more progress than someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "way ahead All the children in the class are doing well, but Sophie is way (= far) ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if the pitcher (= the player who throws the ball) is ahead in the count or ahead of the batter, they have thrown more strikes (= balls inside the hitting area) than balls outside the hitting area:",
        "examples": [
          "He likes to throw his curveball when he is ahead in the count.",
          "He threw a lot of strikes and consistently got ahead of the opposing hitters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or into the future:",
        "examples": [
          "He couldn't bear to think of the lonely year ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "earlier than or before someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "It was already 10 AM in Moscow when the news broke in London that morning, because Moscow is three hours ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "directly in front:",
        "examples": [
          "She only had a few things in her shopping cart, so I told her she could go ahead of me in the checkout line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Ahead also means further along in development or achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "Sophie is way ahead of the rest of her class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or into the future:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a lot of hard work ahead of us.",
          "You have to plan ahead when you’re thinking of going to graduate school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a better, higher, or greater level than before:",
        "examples": [
          "be ahead by sth First-half figures showed that pre-tax profits were ahead by 8% to £94.8m.",
          "Full-year profits jumped 25% to £106m pre-tax, which was ahead of expectations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more developed, advanced, or able to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "keep/get/stay ahead To get ahead in the industry you need the right tools and the right connections.",
          "ahead of sb/sth After showing signs of slowing sales growth, the group cut its prices to stay ahead of its rivals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ahem": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to represent the little cough that someone makes to express slight embarrassment, enjoyment, doubt, or disapproval, or to attract attention",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "The highly realistic \"photograph\" was actually fake, generated by AI.",
          "AI has helped to create a new antibiotic to combat a deadly superbug.",
          "They called for a pause in the creation of giant AI systems, so that the risks can be properly understood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Would it be possible for an AI to build artificial life forms?",
          "Some people believe that we will soon be able to create sentient AIs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for artificial insemination: the process of putting sperm into a female using methods that do not involve sexual activity between a male and female:",
        "examples": [
          "The surrogate was impregnated through AI (artificial insemination), thus donating her genetic material as well as carrying the pregnancy herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of how to make computers that have some of the qualities of the human mind, for example the ability to understand language, recognize pictures, solve problems, and learn:",
        "examples": [
          "Telecommunication and medical industries are harnessing AI developments to improve speech recognition technologies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "computer technology that allows something to be done in a way that is similar to the way a human would do it:",
        "examples": [
          "The techniques of AI are becoming more important, both in industry (eg in robotics ) and in pure research."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that helps you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "teaching aids, such as books and videos",
          "aid to A thesaurus is a useful aid to writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using something to help you:",
        "examples": [
          "He gets about with the aid of a walking stick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "help in the form of food, money, medical supplies, or weapons that is given by a richer country to a poorer country:",
        "examples": [
          "humanitarian aid The Vatican has agreed to donate £80,000 in humanitarian aid to countries affected by the war.",
          "emergency aid The company agreed to donate £500 in emergency aid to the clean-up efforts.",
          "foreign aid About a fifth of the country's income is in the form of foreign aid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in expressions such as \"go to someone's aid\" to mean to go and help someone:",
        "examples": [
          "go to the aid of She went to the aid of a man trapped in his car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in order to collect money for a group of people who need it:",
        "examples": [
          "a concert in aid of famine relief"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help:",
        "examples": [
          "Huge projects designed to aid poorer countries can sometimes do more harm than good.",
          "His excuse for drinking brandy is that it's said to aid digestion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone to do something illegal or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Three auditors were accused of aiding and abetting the men charged with fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "help or support, or something that provides it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He gets around with the aid of a cane.",
          "[ U ] She went to the aid of a man trapped in his car.",
          "[ C ] A good dictionary can be a useful aid to understanding a new language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Aid is often used to refer to help given in the form of food, money, medical supplies, etc., to a country or group of people that is in need or because of an emergency:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] foreign aid",
          "[ U ] Aid for the flood victims was on the way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money, food, medicine, or other supplies that are sent to people or countries who need them because of a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "appeal for/ask for/seek aid The government has already appealed for 800,000 tonnes of food aid to feed its starving population.",
          "economic/emergency/humanitarian aid",
          "get/receive/accept aid Victims of the flood can receive aid at one of the 19 emergency aid stations set up by the state.",
          "foreign/international/overseas aid"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "help or support:",
        "examples": [
          "give/provide/send aid to sb Lawmakers say the plan will create 1 million jobs and provide comfort and aid to the poor.",
          "come to the aid of sb The Bureau will come to the aid of any homeowners pursuing an insurance claim.",
          "government/public/state aid Under the plan, state aid to local businesses would drop by $6.6 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help or support someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Better training policies and new technologies are aiding disabled people in the workplace.",
          "aid in (doing) sth An additional team of contractors was hired to aid in the plant's construction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone do something that is illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "Prosecutors argued that he aided and abetted in illegal drug cultivation and sale."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to help someone important, such as a member of a government or a military officer of high rank:",
        "examples": [
          "a senior government aide",
          "an aide to the prime minister"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to help someone important, such as a member of a government or a military officer of high rank:",
        "examples": [
          "The senator asked an aide to distribute copies of his speech."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aided": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help:",
        "examples": [
          "Huge projects designed to aid poorer countries can sometimes do more harm than good.",
          "His excuse for drinking brandy is that it's said to aid digestion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone to do something illegal or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Three auditors were accused of aiding and abetting the men charged with fraud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aiding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help:",
        "examples": [
          "Huge projects designed to aid poorer countries can sometimes do more harm than good.",
          "His excuse for drinking brandy is that it's said to aid digestion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone to do something illegal or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Three auditors were accused of aiding and abetting the men charged with fraud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome: a serious disease caused by a virus that destroys the body's natural protection from infection:",
        "examples": [
          "Don had full-blown AIDS for over a year before he died.",
          "people living with AIDS"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (= serious disease caused by a virus that destroys the body’s natural protection from infection and can result in death)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause difficulty and problems for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The government seems to have no understanding of what ails the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be ill, or to cause to be ill:",
        "examples": [
          "She had been ailing for years before she died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or cause someone to feel ill, unhealthy, or weak:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I don’t know what’s ailing her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ailing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "experiencing difficulty and problems:",
        "examples": [
          "the country's ailing economy",
          "Ted asked me if I could help him fix his ailing car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "weak and suffering from illness:",
        "examples": [
          "He's visiting his ailing father."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unhealthy or weak, and not getting any better:",
        "examples": [
          "The plan was supposed to give a boost to our ailing economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "experiencing financial problems:",
        "examples": [
          "ailing company/economy/industry The ailing company shut down two of its smaller plants in an attempt to trim costs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ailment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an illness:",
        "examples": [
          "Treat minor ailments yourself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illness or health problem:",
        "examples": [
          "a respiratory/stomach ailment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ailments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an illness:",
        "examples": [
          "Treat minor ailments yourself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illness or health problem:",
        "examples": [
          "a respiratory/stomach ailment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause difficulty and problems for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The government seems to have no understanding of what ails the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be ill, or to cause to be ill:",
        "examples": [
          "She had been ailing for years before she died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or cause someone to feel ill, unhealthy, or weak:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I don’t know what’s ailing her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a result that your plans or actions are intended to achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "My main aim in life is to be a good husband and father.",
          "Our short-term aim is to deal with our current financial difficulties, but our long-term aim is to improve the company's profitability.",
          "The leaflet has been produced with the aim of increasing public awareness of the disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of pointing a weapon towards something:",
        "examples": [
          "He fired six shots at the target, but his aim was terrible, and he missed all of them.",
          "She raised her gun, took aim and fired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intend:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I aim to be a millionaire by the time I'm 35.",
          "We are aiming for (= planning to achieve) a 50 percent share of the German market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to point or direct a weapon towards someone or something that you want to hit:",
        "examples": [
          "Aim (the arrow) a little above the target.",
          "Aim at the yellow circle.",
          "There are hundreds of nuclear missiles aimed at the main cities.",
          "She aimed (= directed) a kick at my shins.",
          "Let's aim for (= go in the direction of) Coventry first, and then we'll have a look at the map."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to point or direct a weapon or other object toward someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I turned and saw a big man aiming a camera at me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To aim something is also to direct it toward someone whom you want to influence or toward achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] These ads are aimed at young people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan for a specific purpose; intend:",
        "examples": [
          "The measures aimed at preserving family life.",
          "This book aims at attracting the serious reader."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a result that your plans or actions are intended to achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "The commission’s aim was to convince workers of their extreme importance in ship production."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of pointing a weapon toward something:",
        "examples": [
          "She raised her bow, took aim, and hit the bull’s-eye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Alternative Investment Market: a stock market for small companies that is part of the London Stock Exchange:",
        "examples": [
          "Originally an AIM share, SFI now has a full listing on the main stock market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you plan or hope to achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "Our aim is customer satisfaction.",
          "with the aim of doing sth Environmentalists designed the project with the aim of increasing awareness of industrial pollution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan or hope to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "aim to do sth A spokesman for the company says they are aiming to increase sales by 25% next year.",
          "aim for sth The former Senator now aims for a political appointment in Washington."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aimed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intend:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I aim to be a millionaire by the time I'm 35.",
          "We are aiming for (= planning to achieve) a 50 percent share of the German market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to point or direct a weapon towards someone or something that you want to hit:",
        "examples": [
          "Aim (the arrow) a little above the target.",
          "Aim at the yellow circle.",
          "There are hundreds of nuclear missiles aimed at the main cities.",
          "She aimed (= directed) a kick at my shins.",
          "Let's aim for (= go in the direction of) Coventry first, and then we'll have a look at the map."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aiming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intend:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I aim to be a millionaire by the time I'm 35.",
          "We are aiming for (= planning to achieve) a 50 percent share of the German market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to point or direct a weapon towards someone or something that you want to hit:",
        "examples": [
          "Aim (the arrow) a little above the target.",
          "Aim at the yellow circle.",
          "There are hundreds of nuclear missiles aimed at the main cities.",
          "She aimed (= directed) a kick at my shins.",
          "Let's aim for (= go in the direction of) Coventry first, and then we'll have a look at the map."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aimless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without any clear intentions, purpose, or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "She said that her life seemed aimless after her children left home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without having any clear purpose or specific reason:",
        "examples": [
          "aimless violence"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short form of am not, is not, are not, has not, or have not:",
        "examples": [
          "He ain't going.",
          "\"Can I have a cigarette?\" \"I ain't got none left.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "contraction of am not, is not, are not, has not, or have not:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Is Terry here?\" \"No, he ain’t coming in today.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "air": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe:",
        "examples": [
          "fresh air I went outside to get some fresh air.",
          "You should put some air in your tyres - they look flat to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the space above the ground, especially high above the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The air was filled with the scent of roses.",
          "in the air Throw your gun down and put your hands in the air.",
          "into the air The police fired into the air to clear the demonstrators from the streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance above the ground achieved by jumping or by hitting or throwing a ball:",
        "examples": [
          "A 10-metre half pipe ramp allows the skateboarders to get massive air.",
          "She gave her lob plenty of air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "travel in an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "by air I don't travel much by air.",
          "an air crash/disaster",
          "air travel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "manner or appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "an air of She has an air of confidence about her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a programme or a person is on/off (the) air, they are/are not broadcasting on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "The radio station is on air from 6 a.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a simple tune:",
        "examples": [
          "Bach's Air on a G String"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make opinions or complaints known to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "air a grievance Putting a complaint in the suggestions box is one way of airing your grievances.",
          "air your views He'll air his views on the war, whether people want to listen or not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become dry and/or fresh, or to cause to become dry and/or fresh:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother always airs the sheets before she makes the beds.",
          "Leave the windows open to let the room air a bit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to broadcast something or be broadcast on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "be aired live The game will be aired live on CBS at 7.00 tonight.",
          "The interview with the president will air tomorrow morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally ignore or not answer someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Why is he airing me?",
          "You asked a question and you got aired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s go outside for some fresh air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Air pressure is the force that air produces when it presses against any surface.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the space above, esp. high above, the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "Keith kicked the football high in the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "flight above the ground, esp. in an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "air travel",
          "You can get there by train, but it’s faster by air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a manner or appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "She had an air of confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a program or a person on the air is broadcasting on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "His show is on the air from 8:00 to 8:30 every Tuesday night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A program or person that is not broadcasting on radio or television is off the air.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to broadcast something on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The game will be aired at 9 p.m. tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make your opinions or complaints known to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting gave us a chance to air our complaints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to let air from outside come in a room or other inside space to make it smell cleaner, or to put something outside in the air to make it smell cleaner:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Let’s open some windows and air out this place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "travelling by or using planes:",
        "examples": [
          "arrive/travel by air 25% of the state's economy is fueled by tourists who travel by air.",
          "deliver/send/ship sth by air The company adds a surcharge for express packages delivered by air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a matter is up in the air, it is uncertain and no final decision has been made about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The future of the company has been up in the air since one of its key shareholders was compelled to sell its stake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "airborne": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the air, or carried by air or wind or by an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "The airborne radioactive particles have covered a huge area of Russia.",
          "Airborne troops were dropped by parachute behind enemy lines.",
          "The old plane had great difficulty getting airborne (= rising into the air)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the air, or carried by air or wind or by an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane was not yet airborne when the engine failed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aircraft": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any vehicle, with or without an engine, that can fly, such as a plane or helicopter:",
        "examples": [
          "military aircraft"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any vehicle made to fly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An aircraft carrier is a large ship with a long, flat surface where military aircraft can take off and land.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle such as a plane or a helicopter that can fly and carry goods or passengers:",
        "examples": [
          "a commercial/passenger aircraft",
          "an aircraft maker/manufacturer/operator"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aired": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make opinions or complaints known to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "air a grievance Putting a complaint in the suggestions box is one way of airing your grievances.",
          "air your views He'll air his views on the war, whether people want to listen or not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become dry and/or fresh, or to cause to become dry and/or fresh:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother always airs the sheets before she makes the beds.",
          "Leave the windows open to let the room air a bit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to broadcast something or be broadcast on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "be aired live The game will be aired live on CBS at 7.00 tonight.",
          "The interview with the president will air tomorrow morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally ignore or not answer someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Why is he airing me?",
          "You asked a question and you got aired."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aires": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Argentina, in the eastern part of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "In Buenos Aires that day there will not be a single seat available in any bar or restaurant.",
          "For 15 or 20 minutes, there was sustained cheering and applause in this neighbourhood of Buenos Aires."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "airfare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the price of a journey by plane:",
        "examples": [
          "Transatlantic airfares are going up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the price of a trip by aircraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money that someone pays to travel by plane:",
        "examples": [
          "a first-class/round-trip airfare",
          "average/higher/lower airfares The number of people entering the United States has soared in recent years, thanks to lower airfares."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "airfield": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a level area where aircraft can take off and land, with fewer buildings and services than an airport and used by fewer passengers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "airing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a subject is discussed in an open or public way:",
        "examples": [
          "The arguments for and against the proposals have been given a good airing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when you allow the air to make something dry and fresh:",
        "examples": [
          "The room was damp and smelly so we opened all the windows and gave it a good airing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a particular subject is discussed in an open way or in public:",
        "examples": [
          "a full/good/public airing",
          "get/be given an airing His ideas for payment reform will get their first major public airing next month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "airlift": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an operation organized to move supplies or people by aircraft to or from a place that is difficult to reach because of war, a flood, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The photograph shows injured Americans awaiting an airlift.",
          "Rain would hamper airlifts and possibly spark more deadly landslides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move supplies or people by aircraft to or from a place that is difficult to reach because of a war, flood, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There are plans to airlift food and medical supplies to the area.",
          "Over 10,000 refugees were airlifted out of the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an operation organized to move supplies or people by aircraft to or from a place, esp. in a difficult or dangerous situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Officials are planning an airlift of animal feed to the area hit by early winter snowfalls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "airlifted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move supplies or people by aircraft to or from a place that is difficult to reach because of a war, flood, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There are plans to airlift food and medical supplies to the area.",
          "Over 10,000 refugees were airlifted out of the region."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "airline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a business that operates regular services for carrying passengers and/or goods by aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "What airline did you fly with?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that operates regular services for carrying passengers or goods by aircraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that operates regular services for carrying passengers or goods by plane:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline operates between London and top destinations of North America and the Caribbean.",
          "This airline operates flights to Mumbai, Jaipur, and Chennai.",
          "Australia's national airline Qantas",
          "a budget/low-cost/no-frills airline",
          "a charter/ commercial airline",
          "a domestic/international airline",
          "an airline passenger/pilot/ticket",
          "the airline business/industry/market"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "airliner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large passenger aircraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large passenger aircraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large plane for carrying passengers:",
        "examples": [
          "a commercial/commuter airliner"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "airlines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a business that operates regular services for carrying passengers and/or goods by aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "What airline did you fly with?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that operates regular services for carrying passengers or goods by aircraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that operates regular services for carrying passengers or goods by plane:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline operates between London and top destinations of North America and the Caribbean.",
          "This airline operates flights to Mumbai, Jaipur, and Chennai.",
          "Australia's national airline Qantas",
          "a budget/low-cost/no-frills airline",
          "a charter/ commercial airline",
          "a domestic/international airline",
          "an airline passenger/pilot/ticket",
          "the airline business/industry/market"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "airlock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room between two areas that have different air pressure, allowing you to go from one area to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "Airlocks are commonly found on submarines and manned spacecraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bubble in a pipe that prevents liquid from flowing along it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "airman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of the British or US air force with a low rank",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "airmen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of the British or US air force with a low rank",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "airplane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle designed for air travel that has wings and one or more engines:",
        "examples": [
          "She has her own private airplane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with wings, powered by engines and having the ability to fly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plane:",
        "examples": [
          "a commercial/passenger airplane",
          "to board/fly/get on an airplane"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "airplanes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle designed for air travel that has wings and one or more engines:",
        "examples": [
          "She has her own private airplane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with wings, powered by engines and having the ability to fly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plane:",
        "examples": [
          "a commercial/passenger airplane",
          "to board/fly/get on an airplane"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "airport": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where aircraft regularly take off and land, with buildings for passengers to wait in:",
        "examples": [
          "an international airport",
          "a military airport",
          "Gatwick Airport",
          "an airport terminal/runway"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where aircraft regularly take off and land, with buildings for passengers and flight management",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where aircraft regularly take off and land, with buildings for passengers to wait in:",
        "examples": [
          "a a commercial/major airport",
          "airport charges/security",
          "an airport terminal/lounge",
          "depart/fly from an airport Most of our flights depart from convenient local airports.",
          "take off from/land at/touch down at an airport I checked online and saw that the plane had already touched down at the airport.",
          "arrive at/get to the airport Aim to arrive at the airport two hours before your flight.",
          "meet sb/pick sb up at the airport One of our representatives will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "airports": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where aircraft regularly take off and land, with buildings for passengers to wait in:",
        "examples": [
          "an international airport",
          "a military airport",
          "Gatwick Airport",
          "an airport terminal/runway"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where aircraft regularly take off and land, with buildings for passengers and flight management",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where aircraft regularly take off and land, with buildings for passengers to wait in:",
        "examples": [
          "a a commercial/major airport",
          "airport charges/security",
          "an airport terminal/lounge",
          "depart/fly from an airport Most of our flights depart from convenient local airports.",
          "take off from/land at/touch down at an airport I checked online and saw that the plane had already touched down at the airport.",
          "arrive at/get to the airport Aim to arrive at the airport two hours before your flight.",
          "meet sb/pick sb up at the airport One of our representatives will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "airs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe:",
        "examples": [
          "fresh air I went outside to get some fresh air.",
          "You should put some air in your tyres - they look flat to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the space above the ground, especially high above the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The air was filled with the scent of roses.",
          "in the air Throw your gun down and put your hands in the air.",
          "into the air The police fired into the air to clear the demonstrators from the streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance above the ground achieved by jumping or by hitting or throwing a ball:",
        "examples": [
          "A 10-metre half pipe ramp allows the skateboarders to get massive air.",
          "She gave her lob plenty of air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "travel in an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "by air I don't travel much by air.",
          "an air crash/disaster",
          "air travel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "manner or appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "an air of She has an air of confidence about her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a programme or a person is on/off (the) air, they are/are not broadcasting on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "The radio station is on air from 6 a.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a simple tune:",
        "examples": [
          "Bach's Air on a G String"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make opinions or complaints known to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "air a grievance Putting a complaint in the suggestions box is one way of airing your grievances.",
          "air your views He'll air his views on the war, whether people want to listen or not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become dry and/or fresh, or to cause to become dry and/or fresh:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother always airs the sheets before she makes the beds.",
          "Leave the windows open to let the room air a bit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to broadcast something or be broadcast on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "be aired live The game will be aired live on CBS at 7.00 tonight.",
          "The interview with the president will air tomorrow morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally ignore or not answer someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Why is he airing me?",
          "You asked a question and you got aired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s go outside for some fresh air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Air pressure is the force that air produces when it presses against any surface.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the space above, esp. high above, the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "Keith kicked the football high in the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "flight above the ground, esp. in an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "air travel",
          "You can get there by train, but it’s faster by air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a manner or appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "She had an air of confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a program or a person on the air is broadcasting on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "His show is on the air from 8:00 to 8:30 every Tuesday night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A program or person that is not broadcasting on radio or television is off the air.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to broadcast something on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The game will be aired at 9 p.m. tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make your opinions or complaints known to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting gave us a chance to air our complaints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to let air from outside come in a room or other inside space to make it smell cleaner, or to put something outside in the air to make it smell cleaner:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Let’s open some windows and air out this place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "travelling by or using planes:",
        "examples": [
          "arrive/travel by air 25% of the state's economy is fueled by tourists who travel by air.",
          "deliver/send/ship sth by air The company adds a surcharge for express packages delivered by air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a matter is up in the air, it is uncertain and no final decision has been made about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The future of the company has been up in the air since one of its key shareholders was compelled to sell its stake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "airship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large aircraft without wings, used especially in the past, consisting of a large bag filled with gas that is lighter than air and driven by engines. Passengers were carried in a structure hanging below.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "airspace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the air or sky above a country that is considered to belong to that country:",
        "examples": [
          "The government claimed that the plane had illegally entered its airspace."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "airspeed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the speed of an aircraft, measured against the speed of the air through which it is moving",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "airstrip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, flat piece of land from which trees, rocks, etc. have been removed so that aircraft can take off and land:",
        "examples": [
          "We landed at a tiny airstrip in the middle of the jungle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "airtight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely closed so that no air can get in or out:",
        "examples": [
          "Biscuits will stay crisp if you keep them in an airtight container."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely shut so that no air can get in or out:",
        "examples": [
          "Put the cookies in an airtight jar to keep them fresh."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "airwaves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the radio waves used for broadcasting radio and television programmes, or, more generally, radio or television broadcasting time:",
        "examples": [
          "The new series will be on the airwaves at 6 p.m. every Tuesday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the radio waves used for broadcasting radio and television programs, or more generally, radio or television broadcasting:",
        "examples": [
          "The president took to the airwaves to explain the reasons for going to war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "radio waves that are used for broadcasting radio and television programmes, and sending mobile phone, etc. signals, also used to refer to radio or televison broadcasting time:",
        "examples": [
          "In order to improve access to broadband, the government cleared the way for an auction of airwaves best suited to wireless data.",
          "The campaign flooded the airwaves with a series of TV ads."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "airway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the passage through the mouth and throat that carries air to the lungs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a route flown by aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "It was claimed the fighter jet's interception took place inside an international airway."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "airways": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in the name of some airlines:",
        "examples": [
          "Qatar Airways"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "airy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with a lot of light and space:",
        "examples": [
          "The new offices are light and airy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "delicate, as if full of air:",
        "examples": [
          "a light, airy fabric"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing no worry or serious thought:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I don't care - you choose,\" he said, with an airy wave of the hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "spacious and light:",
        "examples": [
          "The new offices are bright and airy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aisle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow space between rows of seats in an aircraft, cinema, or church:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like an aisle seat or would you prefer to be by the window?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow space between the rows of shelves in a large shop:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll find the shampoo and the soap in the fourth aisle from the entrance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow space between rows of seats in an aircraft, theater, church, etc., or between the rows of shelves in a store",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the long narrow space between the rows of shelves in a large store, also used to refer to the shelves themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Shopping online means you avoid the crowded supermarket aisles.",
          "the frozen food/home baking, etc. aisle",
          "The grocery aisles are stocked with everyday brands, priced very competitively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the long narrow space between rows of seats in a plane, cinema, theatre, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I always ask for an aisle seat, not a window seat.",
          "The stewardess came down the aisle serving drinks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aisles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow space between rows of seats in an aircraft, cinema, or church:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like an aisle seat or would you prefer to be by the window?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow space between the rows of shelves in a large shop:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll find the shampoo and the soap in the fourth aisle from the entrance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow space between rows of seats in an aircraft, theater, church, etc., or between the rows of shelves in a store",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the long narrow space between the rows of shelves in a large store, also used to refer to the shelves themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Shopping online means you avoid the crowded supermarket aisles.",
          "the frozen food/home baking, etc. aisle",
          "The grocery aisles are stocked with everyday brands, priced very competitively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the long narrow space between rows of seats in a plane, cinema, theatre, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I always ask for an aisle seat, not a window seat.",
          "The stewardess came down the aisle serving drinks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ajar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a door is ajar, it is slightly open:",
        "examples": [
          "We left the door ajar so that we could hear what they were saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "almost shut; slightly open:",
        "examples": [
          "I left the door ajar so that I could hear the baby."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Alaska: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "akin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having some of the same qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "They speak a language akin to French."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having some of the same qualities; similar:",
        "examples": [
          "They speak a language akin to French."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "al": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreivation for the US state of Alabama: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to add the meaning \"connected with\" to adjectives, or \"the action of\" to nouns:",
        "examples": [
          "medical (= connected with medicine)",
          "approval (= the act of approving)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ala": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any bone or other hard structure in the body of a person or animal that is shaped like a wing :",
        "examples": [
          "Most nosebleeds are controlled with direct pressure to the nasal alae or upper lip.",
          "This species has no cervical alae."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alabama": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the southern US, whose capital city is Montgomery:",
        "examples": [
          "Many schools in Alabama were also closed.",
          "My father is a farmer in Alabama."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alabaster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an almost transparent, white stone, often used for making decorative objects",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aladdin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a store of very many interesting or unusual objects:",
        "examples": [
          "His shop, a veritable Aladdin's cave of antiques, is for sale."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alarm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a warning of danger, usually a loud noise or flashing light:",
        "examples": [
          "If there's any trouble, raise/sound the alarm by pulling the emergency cord.",
          "The first two bomb alerts were false alarms, but the third was for real."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that makes a loud noise to warn of danger:",
        "examples": [
          "a burglar/car/fire/smoke alarm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an electronic device such as a watch or computer has an alarm, it can be set to make a noise at a particular time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "sudden worry and fear, especially that something dangerous or unpleasant might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't tell her that he was late because I didn't want to cause her any alarm.",
          "Villagers have reacted with alarm to news of a proposed new road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone worried or frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't want to alarm him by telling him that she was ill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sudden anxiety and fear, esp. that something very bad or dangerous might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Nicholas detected a note of alarm in her voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a warning signal such as a loud noise or flashing light that gets your immediate attention, or a device that produces such a signal:",
        "examples": [
          "Firefighters said the tragedy could have been avoided if the house had had smoke alarms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or cause sudden anxiety and fear:",
        "examples": [
          "Guests were sometimes alarmed to learn that we never locked the doors of the house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alarmed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "worried or frightened by something:",
        "examples": [
          "I was a bit alarmed at/by how much weight she'd lost.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I was alarmed to hear that she was coming.",
          "[ + that ] I'm rather alarmed that we haven't heard anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An alarmed vehicle or place has an alarm in it that, when active, will make a loud noise if anyone enters or touches it:",
        "examples": [
          "Warning: this building is alarmed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alarming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing worry or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "alarming news",
          "There has been an alarming rise in the rate of inflation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alarms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a warning of danger, usually a loud noise or flashing light:",
        "examples": [
          "If there's any trouble, raise/sound the alarm by pulling the emergency cord.",
          "The first two bomb alerts were false alarms, but the third was for real."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that makes a loud noise to warn of danger:",
        "examples": [
          "a burglar/car/fire/smoke alarm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an electronic device such as a watch or computer has an alarm, it can be set to make a noise at a particular time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "sudden worry and fear, especially that something dangerous or unpleasant might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't tell her that he was late because I didn't want to cause her any alarm.",
          "Villagers have reacted with alarm to news of a proposed new road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone worried or frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't want to alarm him by telling him that she was ill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sudden anxiety and fear, esp. that something very bad or dangerous might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Nicholas detected a note of alarm in her voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a warning signal such as a loud noise or flashing light that gets your immediate attention, or a device that produces such a signal:",
        "examples": [
          "Firefighters said the tragedy could have been avoided if the house had had smoke alarms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or cause sudden anxiety and fear:",
        "examples": [
          "Guests were sometimes alarmed to learn that we never locked the doors of the house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an expression of sadness or disappointment, especially when there is no hope that a situation will change:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Alas!\" cried the man.",
          "I love football but, alas, I have no talent as a player.",
          "\"Will you be able to come tomorrow?\" \"Alas, no.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of great sadness or disappointment:",
        "examples": [
          "Alas and alack, he will not help me.",
          "Alack and alas, the food was spoiled.",
          "Alas and alack, nobody at that time had the job of fact-checking the statements of state officials.",
          "He tried to behave, but alas and lack, he ended up back in prison.",
          "Alack and alas, the restaurant owner turned down my request."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express sadness or regret:",
        "examples": [
          "Alas! What are we to do now?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alaska": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the northwestern US, whose capital city is Juneau :",
        "examples": [
          "The man is very popular in Alaska.",
          "In Alaska small planes are used almost like buses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "albanian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Albania, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Albania",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Albania",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "albany": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of the US state of New York:",
        "examples": [
          "Born in Albany, New York, Long was one of five brothers.",
          "This event is one of the largest we have ever produced here in Albany."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "albatross": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large white bird with long, strong wings that lives near the sea, found especially in the areas of the Pacific and South Atlantic oceans",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone you want to be free from because that thing or person is causing you problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Her own supporters see her as an albatross who could lose them the election."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alberta": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a province (= one of the areas that a country is divided into as part of the organization of its government, with some control over its own laws) of western Canada, whose capital city is Edmonton:",
        "examples": [
          "She was born in 1907 in Alberta, Canada.",
          "They arrived in the Alberta capital late Tuesday afternoon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "albino": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal with white skin and hair and pink eyes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal having a condition that causes the skin and hair to appear white or very pale",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "albion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used as a name for England or Britain, especially the England or Britain of ancient times",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "album": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a collection of several pieces of music, made available as a single item on a CD, the internet, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you heard their new album?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book with plain pages, used for collecting together and protecting stamps, photographs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a stamp/photograph album",
          "We've put the best wedding photos into an album."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a recording of several pieces of music:",
        "examples": [
          "Her new album includes two hit singles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book with pages for keeping photographs or other paper objects that you have collected and may want to look at in the future",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "albums": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a collection of several pieces of music, made available as a single item on a CD, the internet, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you heard their new album?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book with plain pages, used for collecting together and protecting stamps, photographs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a stamp/photograph album",
          "We've put the best wedding photos into an album."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a recording of several pieces of music:",
        "examples": [
          "Her new album includes two hit singles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book with pages for keeping photographs or other paper objects that you have collected and may want to look at in the future",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "albuquerque": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the US state of New Mexico:",
        "examples": [
          "His family moved to Albuquerque when he was nine years old.",
          "The office is located in the centre of Albuquerque.",
          "It shows Albuquerque residents are more aware of their rights and feel more comfortable voicing their concerns.",
          "The four-day workshop will take place at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alchemists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who uses or seems to use alchemy (= attempts to to change ordinary metals into gold):",
        "examples": [
          "For thousands of years, alchemists tried to figure out how to turn lead into gold.",
          "Bankers were like modern-day alchemists who could create wealth from mere paper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alchemy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of chemistry, especially in the Middle Ages, that dealt with trying to find a way to change ordinary metals into gold and with trying to find a medicine that would cure any disease",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process that is so effective that it seems like magic:",
        "examples": [
          "She manages, by some extraordinary alchemy, to turn the most ordinary of ingredients into the most delicious of dishes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alcohol": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a clear liquid that can make you drunk, also used as a solvent (= a substance that dissolves another) and in fuel and medicines:",
        "examples": [
          "Most wines contain around twelve percent alcohol.",
          "I could smell the alcohol on his breath.",
          "an alcohol-free lager"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid that is produced in making wine, beer, and liquor and that can cause changes in behavior in people who drink it:",
        "examples": [
          "Most wines contain about 12% alcohol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Alcohol is also any of a group of similar chemical substances used as solvents (= substances that dissolve others) and in fuel and medicines.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "alcoholic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "alcoholic drinks",
          "Could I have something non-alcoholic, like orange juice, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is unable to give up the habit of drinking alcohol very often and in large amounts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is unable to give up the habit of drinking too much alcohol",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "alcoholics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "alcoholic drinks",
          "Could I have something non-alcoholic, like orange juice, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is unable to give up the habit of drinking alcohol very often and in large amounts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is unable to give up the habit of drinking too much alcohol",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "alcoholism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being an alcoholic:",
        "examples": [
          "Alcoholism cost me my job, my health, and finally my family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being unable to stop drinking too much alcohol, often causing you to be unable to live and work in society",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "alderman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the UK , in the past, a member of a local government chosen by the other members",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, Australia, and Canada, an elected member of a city government",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an elected member of some city governments",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of various types of beer, usually one that is dark and bitter:",
        "examples": [
          "brown ale"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of beer, esp. one that is darker and more bitter than other beers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "alert": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "quick to see, understand, and act in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not feeling very alert today - not enough sleep last night!",
          "A couple of alert readers posted comments on the website pointing out the mistake.",
          "Parents should be alert to sudden changes in children's behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a warning to people to be prepared to deal with something dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "a bomb alert",
          "The army was put on (full) alert as the peace talks began to fail.",
          "The public were warned to be on the alert for (= watching carefully for) suspicious packages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message, for example on your mobile phone or on television or radio, that warns you or gives you information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "You can set location-based alerts so your phone will remind you of something important when you are arriving at or leaving a location.",
          "I get text alerts when I have used 80% of my mobile data.",
          "Sign up to receive news alerts in your area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to warn someone of a possibly dangerous situation:",
        "examples": [
          "An anonymous letter alerted police to the possibility of a terrorist attack at the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quick to see, understand, and act in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "When you’re driving, you must stay alert.",
          "We had to be alert to any danger signs in the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a warning to people to get ready to deal with something dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The police were on the alert for (= watching carefully for) any sign of trouble."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alerted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to warn someone of a possibly dangerous situation:",
        "examples": [
          "An anonymous letter alerted police to the possibility of a terrorist attack at the airport."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alerts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "quick to see, understand, and act in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not feeling very alert today - not enough sleep last night!",
          "A couple of alert readers posted comments on the website pointing out the mistake.",
          "Parents should be alert to sudden changes in children's behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a warning to people to be prepared to deal with something dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "a bomb alert",
          "The army was put on (full) alert as the peace talks began to fail.",
          "The public were warned to be on the alert for (= watching carefully for) suspicious packages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message, for example on your mobile phone or on television or radio, that warns you or gives you information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "You can set location-based alerts so your phone will remind you of something important when you are arriving at or leaving a location.",
          "I get text alerts when I have used 80% of my mobile data.",
          "Sign up to receive news alerts in your area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to warn someone of a possibly dangerous situation:",
        "examples": [
          "An anonymous letter alerted police to the possibility of a terrorist attack at the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quick to see, understand, and act in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "When you’re driving, you must stay alert.",
          "We had to be alert to any danger signs in the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a warning to people to get ready to deal with something dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The police were on the alert for (= watching carefully for) any sign of trouble."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alexander": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of moving or holding your body so the muscles and mind are as relaxed as possible, and that is taught, for example, in order to reduce pain or improve performance in sport",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "alexandria": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the northern part of Egypt:",
        "examples": [
          "Alexandria is a favourite summer holiday destination for the Egyptians themselves.",
          "Although ancient Alexandria sank into the sea, the city continued to flourish as a trading port."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "algae": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very simple, usually small plants that grow in or near water and do not have ordinary leaves or roots",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "algebra": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of mathematics in which signs and letters represent numbers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of mathematics in which signs and letters represent numbers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "algorithm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of mathematical instructions or rules that, especially if given to a computer, will help to calculate an answer to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Music apps use algorithms to predict the probability that fans of one particular band will like another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of instructions for solving a problem",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of mathematical instructions that must be followed in a fixed order, and that, especially if given to a computer, will help to calculate an answer to a mathematical problem:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer/mathematical/search algorithm The exchanges created computer algorithm systems to recreate the trading activity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "algorithms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of mathematical instructions or rules that, especially if given to a computer, will help to calculate an answer to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Music apps use algorithms to predict the probability that fans of one particular band will like another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of instructions for solving a problem",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of mathematical instructions that must be followed in a fixed order, and that, especially if given to a computer, will help to calculate an answer to a mathematical problem:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer/mathematical/search algorithm The exchanges created computer algorithm systems to recreate the trading activity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alias": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used when giving the name that a person is generally known by, after giving their real name:",
        "examples": [
          "Malcolm Little, alias Malcolm X"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a false name, especially one used by a criminal:",
        "examples": [
          "He travels under (= using) an alias."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name that can be used to find a computer file, command, address, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a false name that someone is known by:",
        "examples": [
          "He admitted that the name Rupert Sharp was an alias.",
          "Paul Sopworth, alias (= also known as) Rupert Sharp, went to prison today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aliases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used when giving the name that a person is generally known by, after giving their real name:",
        "examples": [
          "Malcolm Little, alias Malcolm X"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a false name, especially one used by a criminal:",
        "examples": [
          "He travels under (= using) an alias."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name that can be used to find a computer file, command, address, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a false name that someone is known by:",
        "examples": [
          "He admitted that the name Rupert Sharp was an alias.",
          "Paul Sopworth, alias (= also known as) Rupert Sharp, went to prison today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alibi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "proof that someone who is thought to have committed a crime could not have done it, especially the fact or statement that they were in another place at the time it happened:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a cast-iron (= very strong) alibi - he was in hospital the week of the murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an excuse for something bad or for a failure:",
        "examples": [
          "After eight years in power, the government can no longer use the previous government's policy as an alibi for its own failure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "proof that someone who is thought to have committed a crime could not have done it, esp. the fact or claim that the person was in another place at the time the crime happened",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An alibi is also an excuse for something:",
        "examples": [
          "You’re late again – what’s your alibi this time?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alien": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to creatures from another planet:",
        "examples": [
          "an alien spacecraft"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange and not familiar:",
        "examples": [
          "When I first went to New York, it all felt very alien to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming from a different country, race, or group:",
        "examples": [
          "an alien culture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a creature from a different planet:",
        "examples": [
          "He believes that aliens visit Earth in UFOs.",
          "In this story, the spaceship comes into contact with a society of friendly aliens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who lives in a country of which they are not a legal citizen:",
        "examples": [
          "When war broke out, the government rounded up thousands of aliens and put them in temporary camps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in a country but is not a citizen (= member of a country with specific rights)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An alien is also a creature from a planet other than Earth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming from a different country, race, or group; foreign:",
        "examples": [
          "alien customs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in a foreign country of which they are not a citizen:",
        "examples": [
          "illegal aliens"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alienate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or a group of people to stop supporting and agreeing with you:",
        "examples": [
          "All these changes to the newspaper have alienated its traditional readers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel that they are different and not part of a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Disagreements can alienate teenagers from their families."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a person or people to stop supporting someone or to stop feeling welcome:",
        "examples": [
          "All these changes to the newspaper have alienated its old readers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alienated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling that you have no connection with the people around you or that you are not part of a group:",
        "examples": [
          "These women tell us that they feel very alienated from other women.",
          "I was a really alienated, angry kid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling that you no longer support or agree with a person or group or their ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "Perhaps he should work on attracting women voters who appear increasingly alienated by his policies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alienating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or a group of people to stop supporting and agreeing with you:",
        "examples": [
          "All these changes to the newspaper have alienated its traditional readers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel that they are different and not part of a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Disagreements can alienate teenagers from their families."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alienation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling that you have no connection with the people around you or that you are not part of a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Depressed people frequently feel a sense of alienation from those around them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making someone stop supporting and agreeing with you:",
        "examples": [
          "This short-sighted alienation of their own supporters may lose them the election."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aliens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to creatures from another planet:",
        "examples": [
          "an alien spacecraft"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange and not familiar:",
        "examples": [
          "When I first went to New York, it all felt very alien to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming from a different country, race, or group:",
        "examples": [
          "an alien culture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a creature from a different planet:",
        "examples": [
          "He believes that aliens visit Earth in UFOs.",
          "In this story, the spaceship comes into contact with a society of friendly aliens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who lives in a country of which they are not a legal citizen:",
        "examples": [
          "When war broke out, the government rounded up thousands of aliens and put them in temporary camps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in a country but is not a citizen (= member of a country with specific rights)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An alien is also a creature from a planet other than Earth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming from a different country, race, or group; foreign:",
        "examples": [
          "alien customs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in a foreign country of which they are not a citizen:",
        "examples": [
          "illegal aliens"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "burning:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to use a bit of petrol to get the fire alight.",
          "The rioters overturned several cars and set them alight.",
          "He was smoking in bed and his blankets caught alight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "brightly lit up:",
        "examples": [
          "The sky was alight with hundreds of fireworks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing excitement and happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "Her eyes were alight with mischief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get out of a vehicle, especially a train or bus:",
        "examples": [
          "The suspect alighted from the train at Euston and proceeded to Heathrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to land on something:",
        "examples": [
          "A butterfly alighted gently on the flower."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find or unexpectedly see something:",
        "examples": [
          "As she glanced round the room her eyes alighted upon a small child.",
          "I spent an hour in the bookshop before alighting on the perfect present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get out of a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "He helped her alight from the train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come down from the air and land:",
        "examples": [
          "The butterfly alighted on a flower."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "align": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put two or more things into a straight line, or to form a straight line:",
        "examples": [
          "align something and something Align the ruler and the middle of the paper and then cut it straight.",
          "align something with something When you've aligned the notch on the gun with the target, fire!",
          "Make sure the columns align in the chart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the same or similar, or to agree with each other; to make two things do this:",
        "examples": [
          "align with The post was deleted because it did not align with the values of this website.",
          "align something with something The job of an IT business analyst is to align IT systems with changing business needs.",
          "In the first decade of the union, economic growth among member countries was generally aligned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree with or support another person, group, organization, or view:",
        "examples": [
          "be aligned with The country's leading intellectuals tend to be aligned with the opposition.",
          "As a musician, he aligned himself with the avant-garde.",
          "align against A loose coalition of politicians and students aligned against the government.",
          "The superpowers force smaller countries to align behind them in rival blocs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put two or more things into a straight line:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to align the numbers properly in a column.",
          "fig. Business leaders are aligned with (= agree with) the president on this issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something so that it has a correct relationship to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Later this year, the company will introduce a price platform for its home insurance contracts, and will align all its prices.",
          "align sth with sth More scientific methods of aligning boardroom pay with shareholder returns are needed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aligned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the same as or similar to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Our business model will become more aligned with the needs of our customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "supporting or agreeing with another person, organization, or view:",
        "examples": [
          "He resigned, saying the president should appoint someone who was more aligned with his views."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aligning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put two or more things into a straight line, or to form a straight line:",
        "examples": [
          "align something and something Align the ruler and the middle of the paper and then cut it straight.",
          "align something with something When you've aligned the notch on the gun with the target, fire!",
          "Make sure the columns align in the chart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the same or similar, or to agree with each other; to make two things do this:",
        "examples": [
          "align with The post was deleted because it did not align with the values of this website.",
          "align something with something The job of an IT business analyst is to align IT systems with changing business needs.",
          "In the first decade of the union, economic growth among member countries was generally aligned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree with or support another person, group, organization, or view:",
        "examples": [
          "be aligned with The country's leading intellectuals tend to be aligned with the opposition.",
          "As a musician, he aligned himself with the avant-garde.",
          "align against A loose coalition of politicians and students aligned against the government.",
          "The superpowers force smaller countries to align behind them in rival blocs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alignment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement in which two or more things are positioned in a straight line or parallel to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "in alignment This mattress supports the body in a way that keeps the neck and spine in alignment.",
          "in alignment with Try to keep your head in alignment with your spine.",
          "out of alignment The problem is happening because the wheels are out of alignment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement between a group of countries, political parties, or people who want to work together because of shared interests or aims:",
        "examples": [
          "New alignments are being formed within the business community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two things or people are in alignment, they are the same as or similar to each other, or agree with each other. If they are out of alignment, they are different, or disagree:",
        "examples": [
          "in alignment At the moment, it seems to me that we're in alignment.",
          "in alignment with The feedback was in alignment with my own experience.",
          "out of alignment On reflection, I think my priorities were out of alignment.",
          "out of alignment with Many families are living in communities where home prices are way out of alignment with incomes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or policy of making AI systems (= computer systems that have some of the qualities that the human brain has, such as the ability to learn, to create, and to interpret and produce language) that produce results that fit well with human moral principles and intentions:",
        "examples": [
          "Alignment is the process of encoding human values and goals into large language models to make them as helpful, safe, and reliable as possible.",
          "AI alignment is a subfield of AI safety, the study of how to build safe AI systems."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aligns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put two or more things into a straight line, or to form a straight line:",
        "examples": [
          "align something and something Align the ruler and the middle of the paper and then cut it straight.",
          "align something with something When you've aligned the notch on the gun with the target, fire!",
          "Make sure the columns align in the chart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the same or similar, or to agree with each other; to make two things do this:",
        "examples": [
          "align with The post was deleted because it did not align with the values of this website.",
          "align something with something The job of an IT business analyst is to align IT systems with changing business needs.",
          "In the first decade of the union, economic growth among member countries was generally aligned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree with or support another person, group, organization, or view:",
        "examples": [
          "be aligned with The country's leading intellectuals tend to be aligned with the opposition.",
          "As a musician, he aligned himself with the avant-garde.",
          "align against A loose coalition of politicians and students aligned against the government.",
          "The superpowers force smaller countries to align behind them in rival blocs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put two or more things into a straight line:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to align the numbers properly in a column.",
          "fig. Business leaders are aligned with (= agree with) the president on this issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something so that it has a correct relationship to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Later this year, the company will introduce a price platform for its home insurance contracts, and will align all its prices.",
          "align sth with sth More scientific methods of aligning boardroom pay with shareholder returns are needed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alike": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "similar to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "look alike The children all look very alike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a similar way:",
        "examples": [
          "The twins even dress alike.",
          "My father treated us all alike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after referring to two groups of people or things to show that both groups are included:",
        "examples": [
          "Friends and family alike were devastated by the news of her death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "similar; like each other:",
        "examples": [
          "You and your father don’t look very much alike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equally; both:",
        "examples": [
          "She received hundreds of letters of support from friends and strangers alike."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alimony": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a regular amount of money that a law court orders a person to pay to his or her partner after a divorce (= the legal ending of a marriage)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular amount of money that a court of law orders a person to pay to his or her partner after a divorce (= marriage that has legally ended) or a legal separation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular amount of money that a court of law orders a person to pay to their previous wife or husband after a divorce:",
        "examples": [
          "alimony payments"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "living, not dead:",
        "examples": [
          "alive and well She's alive and well and living in New Zealand.",
          "keep someone alive Doctors kept him alive on a life-support machine.",
          "stay alive The lost hikers were able to stay alive by finding shelter in a cave in the side of the mountain.",
          "He must be 90 if he's still alive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is alive, it continues to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "keep something alive Relatives of the missing sailors are struggling to keep their hopes alive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "living; having life; not dead:",
        "examples": [
          "I survived the accident with minor injuries, and I was happy to be alive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Alive can also mean active and energetic or exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "The club really comes alive on weekends."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alkaline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having an effect or chemical behaviour opposite to an acid:",
        "examples": [
          "Some plants will not grow in very alkaline soils.",
          "Ocean water today is somewhat alkaline."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "allah": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the name of God for Muslims and Arab Christians",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the Islamic name for God",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "allegation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a statement, made without giving proof, that someone has done something wrong or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "Several of her patients have made allegations of professional misconduct about/against her.",
          "[ + that ] Allegations that Mr Dwight was receiving money from known criminals have caused a scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement, made without giving proof, that someone has done something wrong or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "The allegations of corruption were not true."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal, but which has not been proved to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "allegation about sth The chief executive of the company resigned last autumn over allegations about his expenses.",
          "allegation that She rejected the allegation that she had treated her staff unfairly.",
          "make allegations of sth (against sb) He made allegations of unfair dismissal against his former employers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "allegations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a statement, made without giving proof, that someone has done something wrong or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "Several of her patients have made allegations of professional misconduct about/against her.",
          "[ + that ] Allegations that Mr Dwight was receiving money from known criminals have caused a scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement, made without giving proof, that someone has done something wrong or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "The allegations of corruption were not true."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal, but which has not been proved to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "allegation about sth The chief executive of the company resigned last autumn over allegations about his expenses.",
          "allegation that She rejected the allegation that she had treated her staff unfairly.",
          "make allegations of sth (against sb) He made allegations of unfair dismissal against his former employers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alleged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "said or thought by some people to be the stated bad or illegal thing, although you have no proof:",
        "examples": [
          "It took 15 years for the alleged criminals (= people thought to be criminals) to prove their innocence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "allegedly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used when something illegal or wrong is said to have been done, but has not been proved:",
        "examples": [
          "That's where he allegedly killed his wife.",
          "She was arrested for allegedly stealing a car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when something is said to be true but has not been proved:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a collection of recipes which allegedly can be prepared in 30 minutes.",
          "Two oil companies allegedly spent $6 million trying to free two surviving grey whales trapped in the Arctic ice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "allegiance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "loyalty and support for a ruler, country, group, or belief:",
        "examples": [
          "pledge allegiance to In many American schools, the students used to pledge allegiance to the flag at the beginning of the school day.",
          "pledge allegiance They all pledged allegiance by kissing the king's hand.",
          "swear allegiance to Soldiers have to swear allegiance to the Crown/the King.",
          "As an Englishman who'd lived for a long time in France, he felt a certain conflict of allegiances when the two countries played soccer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "support for a leader, country, group, or belief:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] For many here, allegiance to the local community comes first."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "allegory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a story, play, poem, picture, or other work in which the characters and events represent particular qualities or ideas that relate to morals, religion, or politics:",
        "examples": [
          "The play can be read as allegory.",
          "Augustine's \"City of God\" is an allegory of the triumph of Good over Evil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a story, play, poem, picture, or other work in which the characters and events represent particular moral, religious, or political qualities or ideas",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "allen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for an L-shaped metal tool with six sides that is used to turn a screw that has a six-sided hole in the top",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "allergic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having an allergy:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm allergic to cats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "caused by an allergy:",
        "examples": [
          "an allergic reaction"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong dislike of something:",
        "examples": [
          "My dad's allergic to pop music."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "allergies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a condition that makes a person become sick or develop skin or breathing problems because they have eaten certain foods or been near certain substances:",
        "examples": [
          "an allergy to wheat",
          "a wheat allergy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition that causes illness when someone eats certain foods or touches or breathes in certain substances:",
        "examples": [
          "Your rash is caused by an allergy to peanuts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "allergy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a condition that makes a person become sick or develop skin or breathing problems because they have eaten certain foods or been near certain substances:",
        "examples": [
          "an allergy to wheat",
          "a wheat allergy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition that causes illness when someone eats certain foods or touches or breathes in certain substances:",
        "examples": [
          "Your rash is caused by an allergy to peanuts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alleviate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something bad such as pain or problems less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "The drugs did nothing to alleviate her pain/suffering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make pain or problems less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "The medicine did nothing to alleviate her discomfort."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alley": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow road or path between buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "She walked quickly down the alley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a path in a park or garden, especially with trees or bushes on both sides",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the narrow track along which balls are rolled during a game of bowling:",
        "examples": [
          "Bowling alleys are traditionally made of maple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in tennis, the long, thin areas at each side of the court (= playing area):",
        "examples": [
          "She was standing in the alley to receive the service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, the space between two outfielders (= players who are the longest distance away from the person trying to hit the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "The drive went deep into the alley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow road or path between buildings, esp. between the backs of buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "I ran down the alley and up the back stairs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alleys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow road or path between buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "She walked quickly down the alley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a path in a park or garden, especially with trees or bushes on both sides",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the narrow track along which balls are rolled during a game of bowling:",
        "examples": [
          "Bowling alleys are traditionally made of maple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in tennis, the long, thin areas at each side of the court (= playing area):",
        "examples": [
          "She was standing in the alley to receive the service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, the space between two outfielders (= players who are the longest distance away from the person trying to hit the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "The drive went deep into the alley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow road or path between buildings, esp. between the backs of buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "I ran down the alley and up the back stairs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alleyway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow road or path between buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "She walked quickly down the alley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a path in a park or garden, especially with trees or bushes on both sides",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the narrow track along which balls are rolled during a game of bowling:",
        "examples": [
          "Bowling alleys are traditionally made of maple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in tennis, the long, thin areas at each side of the court (= playing area):",
        "examples": [
          "She was standing in the alley to receive the service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, the space between two outfielders (= players who are the longest distance away from the person trying to hit the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "The drive went deep into the alley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow road or path between buildings, esp. between the backs of buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "I ran down the alley and up the back stairs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alleyways": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow road or path between buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "She walked quickly down the alley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a path in a park or garden, especially with trees or bushes on both sides",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the narrow track along which balls are rolled during a game of bowling:",
        "examples": [
          "Bowling alleys are traditionally made of maple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in tennis, the long, thin areas at each side of the court (= playing area):",
        "examples": [
          "She was standing in the alley to receive the service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, the space between two outfielders (= players who are the longest distance away from the person trying to hit the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "The drive went deep into the alley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow road or path between buildings, esp. between the backs of buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "I ran down the alley and up the back stairs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alliance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of countries, political parties, or people who have agreed to work together because of shared interests or aims:",
        "examples": [
          "a military alliance",
          "NATO is sometimes called the Atlantic Alliance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement to work with someone else to try to achieve the same thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The three smaller parties have forged/formed an alliance against the government.",
          "Some of us feel that the union is in alliance with management against us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of countries, political parties, or people who work together because of shared interests or aims, or the act of forming such a group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Switzerland does not belong to any military alliance.",
          "[ U ] Alliance against our common enemy is our only hope for survival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement to work with another person, organization, etc. to try to achieve the same thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a business/economic/marketing alliance",
          "forge/form/enter into an alliance with sb/sth The company will forge alliances with other car makers similar to joint manufacturing agreements already established in Europe.",
          "alliance between sb (and sb) Many details of the alliance between the two companies have been left unclear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of countries, companies, organizations, etc. who have agreed to work together because of shared interests:",
        "examples": [
          "a global/an international alliance",
          "The most likely outcome would be a project managed by an alliance of contractors with an equal interest in building the carrier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working together with another person, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The company will also be able to promote its service in alliance with broadband suppliers in which it has made investments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alliances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of countries, political parties, or people who have agreed to work together because of shared interests or aims:",
        "examples": [
          "a military alliance",
          "NATO is sometimes called the Atlantic Alliance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement to work with someone else to try to achieve the same thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The three smaller parties have forged/formed an alliance against the government.",
          "Some of us feel that the union is in alliance with management against us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of countries, political parties, or people who work together because of shared interests or aims, or the act of forming such a group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Switzerland does not belong to any military alliance.",
          "[ U ] Alliance against our common enemy is our only hope for survival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement to work with another person, organization, etc. to try to achieve the same thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a business/economic/marketing alliance",
          "forge/form/enter into an alliance with sb/sth The company will forge alliances with other car makers similar to joint manufacturing agreements already established in Europe.",
          "alliance between sb (and sb) Many details of the alliance between the two companies have been left unclear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of countries, companies, organizations, etc. who have agreed to work together because of shared interests:",
        "examples": [
          "a global/an international alliance",
          "The most likely outcome would be a project managed by an alliance of contractors with an equal interest in building the carrier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working together with another person, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The company will also be able to promote its service in alliance with broadband suppliers in which it has made investments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "allied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected by a political or military agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "an allied offensive",
          "allied bombers/forces"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "similar or related in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "Computer science and allied subjects are not taught here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "combined:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes a lot of enthusiasm, allied with/to a love of children, to make a good teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the Allies (= the countries that fought against Germany and the other Axis countries in the Second World War):",
        "examples": [
          "Allied forces",
          "the Allied landings in Normandy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "See at ally",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected, esp. by having many things in common:",
        "examples": [
          "allied forces",
          "It takes a lot of enthusiasm allied with a love of children to make a good teacher."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "allies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the countries, including the US, the UK, the USSR, and France, that fought against the Axis countries in the Second World War",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "alligator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large reptile with a hard skin that lives in and near rivers and lakes in the hot, wet parts of America and China. It has a long nose that is slightly wider and shorter than that of a crocodile.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, hard-skinned reptile (= type of animal) with a long nose that is shorter and slightly wider than that of a crocodile and which lives in and near rivers and lakes in the parts of the US and China",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "alligators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large reptile with a hard skin that lives in and near rivers and lakes in the hot, wet parts of America and China. It has a long nose that is slightly wider and shorter than that of a crocodile.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, hard-skinned reptile (= type of animal) with a long nose that is shorter and slightly wider than that of a crocodile and which lives in and near rivers and lakes in the parts of the US and China",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "allocated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone as their share of a total amount, to use in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is allocating £10 million for health education.",
          "[ + two objects ] As project leader, you will have to allocate people jobs/allocate jobs to people.",
          "It is not the job of the investigating committee to allocate blame for the disaster/to allocate blame to individuals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "allocation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of giving someone their part of a total amount of something to use in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "the allocation of resources/funds/time",
          "Allocation of the grants was handled by a charity that provides support and advocacy for disabled children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a total amount of something that someone is given to use in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "The university is offering moving allocations to anyone who is being displaced from properties it acquires.",
          "Higher budgetary allocations for education mean more teachers can be hired and classes can be smaller."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of giving out parts of a whole, or a part given out in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The allocation of space in this office is unusual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of deciding officially which person, company, area of business, etc. something should be given to, or what share of a total amount of something such as money or time should be given to someone to use in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "resource/time allocation",
          "The company is holding a review into the optimal allocation of a salesperson's time.",
          "allocation of capital/funds/resources The move will lead to more efficient pricing and allocation of capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the share of a total amount of something given to a person, company, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The program is financed with a $5 billion annual allocation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of new shares that are offered to each possible buyer, or the process of offering them:",
        "examples": [
          "The rules on performance-related share allocations are extremely complex.",
          "Each individual investor got an allocation of 294 shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cost or an amount that is put in a particular place in a company's accounts, or the process of putting it there",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "allotment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of ground in or just outside a town that a person rents for growing vegetables, fruits, or flowers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of sharing something, or the amount that you get:",
        "examples": [
          "The allotment of the company's shares to its employees is still to be decided.",
          "We have used up this year's allotment of funds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of sharing something, or the amount or share of something that someone or something is given:",
        "examples": [
          "The trade body labeled as illegal last year's allotment of $3.2 billion in cotton subsidies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of shares that someone is given when new shares are being made available:",
        "examples": [
          "an allotment of 200 bonus shares"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "allotted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "given or made available for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you finish your essay in the allotted time?",
          "The magazine story was edited to fit the allotted space."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "allow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Do you think Dad will allow you to go to Jamie's party?",
          "You're not allowed to talk during the exam.",
          "Her proposals would allow (= make it possible for) more people to stay in full-time education.",
          "The loophole has allowed hundreds of drink-drivers to avoid prosecution.",
          "The government has refused to allow foreign journalists into the area for several weeks.",
          "Prisoners have been moved to allow the demolition of part of the prison.",
          "Pets aren't allowed in this hotel.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Smoking is not allowed in this restaurant.",
          "[ + two objects ] He didn't allow us enough time to finish the test.",
          "Red Cross officials were allowed access to the prison for the first time a few days ago.",
          "UK The referee decided to allow (= officially accept) the goal.",
          "At the weekend I allow myself (= I give myself the special pleasure of having) a box of chocolates.",
          "How much time do you allow yourself (= make available to yourself) to get ready in the morning?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a polite expression used when offering to help in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't carry all those bags yourself - please, allow me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admit or agree that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "She allowed that she might have been too suspicious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to let someone do something or let something happen; permit:",
        "examples": [
          "You’re not allowed to talk during the exam.",
          "Are you allowed in the building on weekends?",
          "Video links allow rural schoolchildren to be taught by teachers hundreds of miles away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible for something to be done or to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn’t allow enough time to finish the test.",
          "Be sure to allow room in your bags for the souvenirs you’ll want to bring home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "allow sb/sth to do sth The website allows consumers to compare the prices of all energy and telephone providers.",
          "The extra compensation was allowed, overriding regulations that otherwise would not allow the payouts.",
          "Typing in this code will allow access to the data stored on the hard drive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give enough time for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Allow at least 14 days to receive your policy and cover confirmation.",
          "allow sth for sth You will need to allow up to six weeks for delivery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a cost or an amount off your income or profit before the tax owed is calculated:",
        "examples": [
          "The Australian Taxation Office allows tax deductions for voluntary donations to charity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a certain amount of money from the price of something :",
        "examples": [
          "allow sb sth for sth A dealer will be able to tell you how much you would be allowed in part-exchange for your existing vehicle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept or agree that something is true or correct:",
        "examples": [
          "An individual has three years to file a personal injury claim, although the court has the power to allow claims later.",
          "allow that When I pressed her, she allowed that a mistake might have been made."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "allowance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money that you are given regularly, especially to pay for a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The perks of the job include a company pension and a generous travel allowance.",
          "I couldn't have managed at college if I hadn't had an allowance from my parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that you are allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "The baggage/luggage allowance for most flights is 20 kilos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that parents regularly give to their child to spend as they choose",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare for the possibility of:",
        "examples": [
          "We should make allowance for bad weather and have plenty of umbrellas available."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To make allowances for someone is to think about their characteristics and not judge them too severely:",
        "examples": [
          "You should make allowances for him - he's been quite ill recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of something available or needed for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "What is the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An allowance is also money given by parents to a child every week that the child can spend.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that someone is given regularly by their employer or by the government to pay for a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "an accommodation/car/mileage allowance",
          "an allowance for sth/to do sth Some companies will even give their telecommuting executives an allowance to buy office furniture for their home.",
          "Employees relocating to London receive a maximum allowance of £1000 a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that someone is allowed to have, use, produce, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "baggage/luggage allowance Baggage allowance is 2 free bags per passenger, and $80 per additional bag.",
          "In Europe nearly all of the valuable emission allowances - permits that each allow one ton of emissions - were given away to power companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of goods that you are allowed to buy and take into another country before you have to start paying tax:",
        "examples": [
          "The Australian Customs Service will not charge you duty or tax on goods you bring in if they are within the duty-free allowance guidelines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that can be taken off your income before the tax owed is calculated:",
        "examples": [
          "a tax allowance",
          "a personal/married couple's/single person's allowance",
          "an annual allowance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that can be taken off a company's profits before the tax owed is calculated:",
        "examples": [
          "The purchaser of assets can claim allowances on certain items such as plant and machinery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of planning or paying now for a possible future change in a situation or a possible future cost, or the amount that is planned for:",
        "examples": [
          "make an allowance for sth It is unlikely that the regulator will make any allowance for falls in customer service caused by a strike.",
          "They made a 10% allowance for bad debt.",
          "The company will extend existing health-plan contracts and their pricing for eight years, with allowances for inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special arrangement, such as a lower price, that manufacturers offer to stores which are going to sell their products:",
        "examples": [
          "When selling a new product, manufacturers sometimes give retailers an allowance, for example a sale or return agreement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "allowances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money that you are given regularly, especially to pay for a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The perks of the job include a company pension and a generous travel allowance.",
          "I couldn't have managed at college if I hadn't had an allowance from my parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that you are allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "The baggage/luggage allowance for most flights is 20 kilos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that parents regularly give to their child to spend as they choose",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare for the possibility of:",
        "examples": [
          "We should make allowance for bad weather and have plenty of umbrellas available."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To make allowances for someone is to think about their characteristics and not judge them too severely:",
        "examples": [
          "You should make allowances for him - he's been quite ill recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of something available or needed for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "What is the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An allowance is also money given by parents to a child every week that the child can spend.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that someone is given regularly by their employer or by the government to pay for a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "an accommodation/car/mileage allowance",
          "an allowance for sth/to do sth Some companies will even give their telecommuting executives an allowance to buy office furniture for their home.",
          "Employees relocating to London receive a maximum allowance of £1000 a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that someone is allowed to have, use, produce, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "baggage/luggage allowance Baggage allowance is 2 free bags per passenger, and $80 per additional bag.",
          "In Europe nearly all of the valuable emission allowances - permits that each allow one ton of emissions - were given away to power companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of goods that you are allowed to buy and take into another country before you have to start paying tax:",
        "examples": [
          "The Australian Customs Service will not charge you duty or tax on goods you bring in if they are within the duty-free allowance guidelines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that can be taken off your income before the tax owed is calculated:",
        "examples": [
          "a tax allowance",
          "a personal/married couple's/single person's allowance",
          "an annual allowance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that can be taken off a company's profits before the tax owed is calculated:",
        "examples": [
          "The purchaser of assets can claim allowances on certain items such as plant and machinery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of planning or paying now for a possible future change in a situation or a possible future cost, or the amount that is planned for:",
        "examples": [
          "make an allowance for sth It is unlikely that the regulator will make any allowance for falls in customer service caused by a strike.",
          "They made a 10% allowance for bad debt.",
          "The company will extend existing health-plan contracts and their pricing for eight years, with allowances for inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special arrangement, such as a lower price, that manufacturers offer to stores which are going to sell their products:",
        "examples": [
          "When selling a new product, manufacturers sometimes give retailers an allowance, for example a sale or return agreement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "allowed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Do you think Dad will allow you to go to Jamie's party?",
          "You're not allowed to talk during the exam.",
          "Her proposals would allow (= make it possible for) more people to stay in full-time education.",
          "The loophole has allowed hundreds of drink-drivers to avoid prosecution.",
          "The government has refused to allow foreign journalists into the area for several weeks.",
          "Prisoners have been moved to allow the demolition of part of the prison.",
          "Pets aren't allowed in this hotel.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Smoking is not allowed in this restaurant.",
          "[ + two objects ] He didn't allow us enough time to finish the test.",
          "Red Cross officials were allowed access to the prison for the first time a few days ago.",
          "UK The referee decided to allow (= officially accept) the goal.",
          "At the weekend I allow myself (= I give myself the special pleasure of having) a box of chocolates.",
          "How much time do you allow yourself (= make available to yourself) to get ready in the morning?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a polite expression used when offering to help in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't carry all those bags yourself - please, allow me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admit or agree that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "She allowed that she might have been too suspicious."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "allows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Do you think Dad will allow you to go to Jamie's party?",
          "You're not allowed to talk during the exam.",
          "Her proposals would allow (= make it possible for) more people to stay in full-time education.",
          "The loophole has allowed hundreds of drink-drivers to avoid prosecution.",
          "The government has refused to allow foreign journalists into the area for several weeks.",
          "Prisoners have been moved to allow the demolition of part of the prison.",
          "Pets aren't allowed in this hotel.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Smoking is not allowed in this restaurant.",
          "[ + two objects ] He didn't allow us enough time to finish the test.",
          "Red Cross officials were allowed access to the prison for the first time a few days ago.",
          "UK The referee decided to allow (= officially accept) the goal.",
          "At the weekend I allow myself (= I give myself the special pleasure of having) a box of chocolates.",
          "How much time do you allow yourself (= make available to yourself) to get ready in the morning?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a polite expression used when offering to help in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't carry all those bags yourself - please, allow me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admit or agree that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "She allowed that she might have been too suspicious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to let someone do something or let something happen; permit:",
        "examples": [
          "You’re not allowed to talk during the exam.",
          "Are you allowed in the building on weekends?",
          "Video links allow rural schoolchildren to be taught by teachers hundreds of miles away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible for something to be done or to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn’t allow enough time to finish the test.",
          "Be sure to allow room in your bags for the souvenirs you’ll want to bring home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "allow sb/sth to do sth The website allows consumers to compare the prices of all energy and telephone providers.",
          "The extra compensation was allowed, overriding regulations that otherwise would not allow the payouts.",
          "Typing in this code will allow access to the data stored on the hard drive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give enough time for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Allow at least 14 days to receive your policy and cover confirmation.",
          "allow sth for sth You will need to allow up to six weeks for delivery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a cost or an amount off your income or profit before the tax owed is calculated:",
        "examples": [
          "The Australian Taxation Office allows tax deductions for voluntary donations to charity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a certain amount of money from the price of something :",
        "examples": [
          "allow sb sth for sth A dealer will be able to tell you how much you would be allowed in part-exchange for your existing vehicle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept or agree that something is true or correct:",
        "examples": [
          "An individual has three years to file a personal injury claim, although the court has the power to allow claims later.",
          "allow that When I pressed her, she allowed that a mistake might have been made."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alloy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a metal that is made by mixing two or more metals, or a metal and another substance:",
        "examples": [
          "Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.",
          "alloy wheels"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix a metal with one or more other metals to form a new substance:",
        "examples": [
          "They alloyed tin with copper to make bronze.",
          "For certain purposes gold was alloyed, for example by adding silver to toughen it for more hardwearing jewellery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix with and change something, often in a way that makes it worse or less valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "My pleasure in receiving the letter was somewhat alloyed by its contents.",
          "He showed a courageous passion alloyed with a scientist's analytical detachment.",
          "A certain amount of fear alloyed their admiration of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal that is made by mixing together two or more metals, or a metal and another substance",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "alluding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to mention someone or something without talking about him, her, or it directly:",
        "examples": [
          "She mentioned some trouble that she'd had at home and I guessed she was alluding to her son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mention someone or something in a brief or indirect way:",
        "examples": [
          "He alluded to problems with the new computers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "allure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being attractive, interesting, or exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "the allure of working in television",
          "sexual allure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attraction, charm, or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "The allure of the stage drew him back to acting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alluring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "attractive or exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't find the prospect of a house with no electricity very alluring.",
          "She was wearing a most alluring dress at Sam's dinner party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country that has agreed officially to give help and support to another one, especially during a war:",
        "examples": [
          "ally of sb During the First World War, Turkey was an ally of Germany.",
          "The US is one of Britain's staunchest allies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps and supports someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "ally of sb She is known to be a longtime ally of the chancellor.",
          "He is generally considered to be the prime minister's closest political ally.",
          "She consulted someone who had always been a staunch friend and ally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps and supports other people who are part of a group that is treated badly or unfairly, although they are not themselves a member of this group:",
        "examples": [
          "ally to sb He promised to be an ally to women in their fight against abuse.",
          "Allies use their power to create a more inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, and find ways to make their privilege work for others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country that has agreed to give help and support to another, esp. during a war, or a person who helps and supports someone else",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "almighty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of God) having the power to do everything:",
        "examples": [
          "Almighty God"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very big, loud, or serious:",
        "examples": [
          "All of a sudden we heard an almighty crash from the kitchen.",
          "There was an almighty row when I asked them to leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "God:",
        "examples": [
          "We must pray to the Almighty for forgiveness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the power to do everything:",
        "examples": [
          "the Almighty Creator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Almighty also means very strong and powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "the almighty dollar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "God:",
        "examples": [
          "We asked the Almighty for mercy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "almond": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an edible oval nut with a hard shell, or the tree that it grows on:",
        "examples": [
          "ground/toasted almonds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an edible, oval nut with a hard shell, or the tree that it grows on",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "almonds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an edible oval nut with a hard shell, or the tree that it grows on:",
        "examples": [
          "ground/toasted almonds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an edible, oval nut with a hard shell, or the tree that it grows on",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aloe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an evergreen plant (= one that never loses its leaves) with thick, pointed leaves",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aloft": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the air or in a higher position:",
        "examples": [
          "hold sth aloft We held our glasses aloft.",
          "The champions hoisted the trophy aloft and carried it through the streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the air or in a higher position:",
        "examples": [
          "Her kite remained aloft for hours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aloha": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Hawaiian word that is used to welcome someone or to say goodbye:",
        "examples": [
          "Welcome to Hawaii! Aloha!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "along": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "from one part of a road, river, etc. to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a romantic walk along the beach/river"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a line next to something long:",
        "examples": [
          "a row of houses along the river",
          "Cars were parked all along the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a particular place on a road, river, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Somewhere along this road there's a garage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving forward:",
        "examples": [
          "We were just walking along, chatting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with you:",
        "examples": [
          "Why don't you take him along with you when you go?",
          "I'll bring some food along and we can have a picnic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in addition to someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "California, along with Florida and Hawaii, is among the most popular US tourist destinations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the same direction as, or beside:",
        "examples": [
          "We walked along the canal path."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Along also means at a particular point or continuing to go on:",
        "examples": [
          "My office is the third door along the hallway on the left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "toward a direction or goal; forward:",
        "examples": [
          "You wait ages for a bus, then three come along all at once.",
          "How far along are you with your homework?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with the person or persons already mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "Why don’t you take him along?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alongside": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "next to, or together with:",
        "examples": [
          "A car pulled up alongside (ours).",
          "The new pill will be used alongside existing medicines.",
          "Most of the staff refused to work alongside the new team.",
          "The UK fought alongside France, Turkey, and Sardinia during the Crimean War."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "beside, or together with:",
        "examples": [
          "They put out cookies alongside the cake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aloof": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not friendly or willing to take part in things:",
        "examples": [
          "She seemed rather aloof when in fact she was just shy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not interested or involved, usually because you do not approve of what is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Whatever is happening in the office, she always remains aloof.",
          "She kept herself aloof from her husband's business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not taking part in things, esp. in a way that seems unfriendly:",
        "examples": [
          "Is she aloof and arrogant or just shy?",
          "When they argued, I remained aloof."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alopecia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "loss of hair, especially from the head, that either happens naturally or is caused by disease",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aloud": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a voice loud enough to be heard:",
        "examples": [
          "He read her letter aloud to the rest of the family.",
          "People are starting to wonder aloud (= question publicly) whether the economic reforms have gone too far."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a voice loud enough to be heard:",
        "examples": [
          "I wondered aloud whether it would be worth the wait."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alpaca": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a South American animal with a long neck and long hair that looks like a llama",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of wool made from the hair of the alpaca, used for making expensive clothes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "alpha": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the first letter of the Greek alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Alpha software is at the first stage of development:",
        "examples": [
          "an alpha version of the program"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who is strong or powerful, and who likes to be in charge of others:",
        "examples": [
          "She demonstrated a knack for managing the difficult alpha personalities on her team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "alphabet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of letters arranged in a fixed order, used for writing a language:",
        "examples": [
          "the Roman/Cyrillic alphabet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of letters arranged in a fixed order that is used for writing a language:",
        "examples": [
          "the Cyrillic/Hebrew alphabet"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alphabetical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "arranged in the same order as the letters of the alphabet:",
        "examples": [
          "an alphabetical list",
          "The names are published in alphabetical order."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alphas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the first letter of the Greek alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Alpha software is at the first stage of development:",
        "examples": [
          "an alpha version of the program"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who is strong or powerful, and who likes to be in charge of others:",
        "examples": [
          "She demonstrated a knack for managing the difficult alpha personalities on her team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "alpine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the Alps:",
        "examples": [
          "Alpine ski resorts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to skiing down from high slopes wearing boots attached to long, wide skis, rather than skiing across the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "The Alpine events at this year's Winter Olympics are being held at the internationally famous venue.",
          "She is one of the world's best alpine skiers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to high mountain areas:",
        "examples": [
          "Our window looked out on a beautiful alpine scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant that grows naturally in high mountain areas where trees are unable to grow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to high mountains, esp. the Alps (= the highest mountains in Europe):",
        "examples": [
          "Alpine skiing",
          "an alpine meadow"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large mountain range in Europe, stretching from Austria and Slovenia in the east, through Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and Liechtenstein, to France in the west",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "alright": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "non-standard form of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "all right",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "als": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a serious disease that affects the nerve cells and causes the muscles to become weaker and smaller",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "alt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for alternative: used to form nouns or adjectives to refer to things that are not usual or typical examples of their kind, and that often have an enthusiastic group of people who support them:",
        "examples": [
          "He listens to a hip mix of alt-rock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a key on a computer keyboard that usually has \"Alt\" printed on it and that you press at the same time as another key to produce a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "Press Alt and F1 to move the cursor to the next field.",
          "Simultaneously press the Alt and Return keys.",
          "It may be something really simple like just the fact that your Alt key is stuck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Press Control, Alt, Delete to get a list of active programs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "altar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a structure with a flat top, often shaped like a table, that is used in some religious ceremonies, for example as a place to put important religious objects:",
        "examples": [
          "The ancient Egyptians erected altars to Isis.",
          "The chapel contains a splendid early Baroque altar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the altar in a Christian church, used as a way of referring to the ceremony of marriage:",
        "examples": [
          "Many couples appear to be in no rush to head to the altar.",
          "She had a fiancé who left her at the altar (= decided not to marry her just before, or during, the wedding) and she never considered another man again.",
          "She was still young when she was led to the altar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of table used in religious ceremonies",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "alter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change something, usually slightly, or to cause the characteristics of something to change:",
        "examples": [
          "We've had to alter some of our plans.",
          "Although the cost of making phone calls is going up, the charge for connecting to the internet will not alter.",
          "Giving up our car has radically altered our lifestyle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the size of clothes so that they fit better:",
        "examples": [
          "I took the coat back to the shop to have it altered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "polite word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a characteristic, often slightly, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The coat was too long, so I took it back to the store to have it altered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the appearance, character, or structure of something, or to be changed in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Just last week, the company agreed to alter some of its business practices.",
          "If they want to continue to have enough workers to fill their contracts, the company will have to alter the way it does business.",
          "Discovering new oil deposits could substantially alter the balance between supply and demand.",
          "It was back in 2002 that the shape of the business began to alter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alteration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Several police officers are being questioned about the alteration of the documents.",
          "The house needed extensive alterations when we moved in.",
          "Some alterations to our original plans might be necessary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change or changes made to the size or shape of a piece of clothing so that it fits better:",
        "examples": [
          "She's getting some alterations done to her dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The landscape has undergone considerable alteration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in the appearance, character, or structure of something:",
        "examples": [
          "an alteration to sth Some alterations to our original plans might be necessary.",
          "If you have made any alterations since you last saved the document, a warning message will appear.",
          "significant/major alteration The report's recommendations should be adopted without major alteration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alterations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Several police officers are being questioned about the alteration of the documents.",
          "The house needed extensive alterations when we moved in.",
          "Some alterations to our original plans might be necessary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change or changes made to the size or shape of a piece of clothing so that it fits better:",
        "examples": [
          "She's getting some alterations done to her dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The landscape has undergone considerable alteration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in the appearance, character, or structure of something:",
        "examples": [
          "an alteration to sth Some alterations to our original plans might be necessary.",
          "If you have made any alterations since you last saved the document, a warning message will appear.",
          "significant/major alteration The report's recommendations should be adopted without major alteration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "altercation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a loud argument or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "According to witnesses, the altercation between the two men started inside the restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud argument or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Phil got into an altercation with his partner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "altered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "changed; different:",
        "examples": [
          "She said her life was drastically altered.",
          "I've given a slightly altered baking time in this recipe.",
          "Everything seemed altered when I returned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal) having had part of its sexual organs removed, so that it cannot produce young animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The permit costs $9 for an altered dog or cat and $50 for an unaltered dog or cat.",
          "Tenants may keep pets but they must be altered and fully vaccinated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "altering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something, usually slightly, or to cause the characteristics of something to change:",
        "examples": [
          "We've had to alter some of our plans.",
          "Although the cost of making phone calls is going up, the charge for connecting to the internet will not alter.",
          "Giving up our car has radically altered our lifestyle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the size of clothes so that they fit better:",
        "examples": [
          "I took the coat back to the shop to have it altered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "polite word for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "alternate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to happen or exist one after the other repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "She alternated between cheerfulness and deep despair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen or exist one after the other repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "He alternated working in the office with long tours overseas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with first one thing, then another thing, and then the first thing again:",
        "examples": [
          "a dessert with alternate layers of chocolate and cream"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something happens on alternate days, it happens every second day:",
        "examples": [
          "Private cars are banned from the city on alternate days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An alternate plan or method is one that you can use if you do not want to use another one.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that can take the place of another:",
        "examples": [
          "David was too sick to attend, so Janet served as his alternate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause two things to happen or exist one after the other:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The children alternated between being excited and being tired.",
          "[ T ] I like to alternate physical and intellectual activities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "every second, or every other:",
        "examples": [
          "I visit my father on alternate weekends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one that can take the place of another:",
        "examples": [
          "David was too sick to attend, so Janet served as his alternate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does another person's job when they are ill or away:",
        "examples": [
          "He was dismissed and replaced with an alternate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alternates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to happen or exist one after the other repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "She alternated between cheerfulness and deep despair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen or exist one after the other repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "He alternated working in the office with long tours overseas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with first one thing, then another thing, and then the first thing again:",
        "examples": [
          "a dessert with alternate layers of chocolate and cream"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something happens on alternate days, it happens every second day:",
        "examples": [
          "Private cars are banned from the city on alternate days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An alternate plan or method is one that you can use if you do not want to use another one.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that can take the place of another:",
        "examples": [
          "David was too sick to attend, so Janet served as his alternate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause two things to happen or exist one after the other:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The children alternated between being excited and being tired.",
          "[ T ] I like to alternate physical and intellectual activities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "every second, or every other:",
        "examples": [
          "I visit my father on alternate weekends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one that can take the place of another:",
        "examples": [
          "David was too sick to attend, so Janet served as his alternate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does another person's job when they are ill or away:",
        "examples": [
          "He was dismissed and replaced with an alternate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alternating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with first one thing, then another thing, and then the first thing again:",
        "examples": [
          "alternating moods of anger and sadness",
          "The poet used an alternating ABAB rhyme scheme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening every second day, week, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "My ex and I share custody of our son on alternating weeks.",
          "The festival takes place in alternating years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alternative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An alternative plan or method is one that you can use if you do not want to use another one:",
        "examples": [
          "The opposition parties have so far failed to set out an alternative strategy.",
          "An alternative venue for the concert is being sought."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Alternative things are considered to be unusual and often have a small but enthusiastic group of people who support them:",
        "examples": [
          "alternative comedy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is different from something else, especially from what is usual, and offering the possibility of choice:",
        "examples": [
          "an alternative to an alternative to coffee",
          "There must be an alternative to people sleeping on the streets.",
          "no alternative You've given me no alternative. I'm afraid we have to let you go.",
          "no alternative but I'm afraid I have no alternative but to ask you to leave (= that is what I have to do)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is different, esp. from what is usual; a choice:",
        "examples": [
          "You can make it look good by comparing it to a crummy alternative.",
          "I have no alternative but to ask you to leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "offering a choice between two or more things:",
        "examples": [
          "People stay because they don’t have alternative opportunities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Alternative medicine is a wide range of treatments for medical conditions that people use instead of, or with, Western medicine.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "alternatives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An alternative plan or method is one that you can use if you do not want to use another one:",
        "examples": [
          "The opposition parties have so far failed to set out an alternative strategy.",
          "An alternative venue for the concert is being sought."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Alternative things are considered to be unusual and often have a small but enthusiastic group of people who support them:",
        "examples": [
          "alternative comedy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is different from something else, especially from what is usual, and offering the possibility of choice:",
        "examples": [
          "an alternative to an alternative to coffee",
          "There must be an alternative to people sleeping on the streets.",
          "no alternative You've given me no alternative. I'm afraid we have to let you go.",
          "no alternative but I'm afraid I have no alternative but to ask you to leave (= that is what I have to do)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is different, esp. from what is usual; a choice:",
        "examples": [
          "You can make it look good by comparing it to a crummy alternative.",
          "I have no alternative but to ask you to leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "offering a choice between two or more things:",
        "examples": [
          "People stay because they don’t have alternative opportunities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Alternative medicine is a wide range of treatments for medical conditions that people use instead of, or with, Western medicine.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "alternator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that produces AC electricity",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "alters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change something, usually slightly, or to cause the characteristics of something to change:",
        "examples": [
          "We've had to alter some of our plans.",
          "Although the cost of making phone calls is going up, the charge for connecting to the internet will not alter.",
          "Giving up our car has radically altered our lifestyle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the size of clothes so that they fit better:",
        "examples": [
          "I took the coat back to the shop to have it altered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "polite word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a characteristic, often slightly, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The coat was too long, so I took it back to the store to have it altered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the appearance, character, or structure of something, or to be changed in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Just last week, the company agreed to alter some of its business practices.",
          "If they want to continue to have enough workers to fill their contracts, the company will have to alter the way it does business.",
          "Discovering new oil deposits could substantially alter the balance between supply and demand.",
          "It was back in 2002 that the shape of the business began to alter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "altimeter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device used in an aircraft to measure how high it is from the ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "altitude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "height above sea level:",
        "examples": [
          "We are currently flying at an altitude of 15,000 metres.",
          "Mountain climbers use oxygen when they reach higher altitudes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "height above sea level:",
        "examples": [
          "The city of Denver is situated at an altitude of almost exactly one mile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Altitude is also the distance measured by an angle made by a point on the earth to a star and to the horizon (= place where earth and sky seem to meet).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a segment (= part of a line) that is at a 90° angle to the side to which it is drawn",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "altitudes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "height above sea level:",
        "examples": [
          "We are currently flying at an altitude of 15,000 metres.",
          "Mountain climbers use oxygen when they reach higher altitudes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "height above sea level:",
        "examples": [
          "The city of Denver is situated at an altitude of almost exactly one mile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Altitude is also the distance measured by an angle made by a point on the earth to a star and to the horizon (= place where earth and sky seem to meet).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a segment (= part of a line) that is at a 90° angle to the side to which it is drawn",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "alto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman with a voice that sings low notes, or her voice :",
        "examples": [
          "Although she is an alto, her voice soars above the rest of the cast.",
          "Her beautiful alto lends elegance to these well-known tunes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boy with a voice that sings the lowest notes sung by boys, or his voice:",
        "examples": [
          "12-year-old Andrew is a gifted alto.",
          "He sang in a clear alto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man with a voice that sings very high notes, or his voice:",
        "examples": [
          "The highest male voice, singing falsetto, is a male alto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument, especially a saxophone, that is of a size and range between soprano and tenor:",
        "examples": [
          "The altos were heard playing first.",
          "He plays alto and clarinet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a musical instrument that is of a size and range between soprano and tenor:",
        "examples": [
          "an alto saxophone/flute",
          "She plays several instruments, including alto sax and oboe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An alto voice is a low woman's or boy's voice, or a very high man's voice:",
        "examples": [
          "Listeners enjoy her soothing alto voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a voice that sings low notes for a woman's or boy's voice, or high notes for a man's voice:",
        "examples": [
          "She sings alto in the choir.",
          "She began by singing soprano, then changed to alto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman’s or boy’s singing voice in the range lower than a soprano, or a person or musical instrument with this range",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "altogether": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in total:",
        "examples": [
          "That'll be $52.50 altogether, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The government ought to abolish the tax altogether.",
          "She wrote less and less often, and eventually she stopped altogether.",
          "It's all right working with him, but living with him would be a different matter altogether.",
          "I'm not altogether sure I want that (= I have doubts about it).",
          "I think Graham will agree, but convincing Mary will be altogether more (= much more) difficult."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considering everything:",
        "examples": [
          "He's bad-tempered, selfish, and altogether an unpleasant man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be naked:",
        "examples": [
          "The photos show the princess romping in the altogether in the Caribbean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely or in total:",
        "examples": [
          "The train slowed down and then stopped altogether.",
          "He was altogether exhausted.",
          "Altogether, she gave away some $60 million in her lifetime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "altos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman with a voice that sings low notes, or her voice :",
        "examples": [
          "Although she is an alto, her voice soars above the rest of the cast.",
          "Her beautiful alto lends elegance to these well-known tunes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boy with a voice that sings the lowest notes sung by boys, or his voice:",
        "examples": [
          "12-year-old Andrew is a gifted alto.",
          "He sang in a clear alto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man with a voice that sings very high notes, or his voice:",
        "examples": [
          "The highest male voice, singing falsetto, is a male alto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument, especially a saxophone, that is of a size and range between soprano and tenor:",
        "examples": [
          "The altos were heard playing first.",
          "He plays alto and clarinet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a musical instrument that is of a size and range between soprano and tenor:",
        "examples": [
          "an alto saxophone/flute",
          "She plays several instruments, including alto sax and oboe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An alto voice is a low woman's or boy's voice, or a very high man's voice:",
        "examples": [
          "Listeners enjoy her soothing alto voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a voice that sings low notes for a woman's or boy's voice, or high notes for a man's voice:",
        "examples": [
          "She sings alto in the choir.",
          "She began by singing soprano, then changed to alto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman’s or boy’s singing voice in the range lower than a soprano, or a person or musical instrument with this range",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "altruistic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing a wish to help or bring advantages to others, even if it results in disadvantage for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "I doubt whether her motives for donating the money are altruistic - she's probably looking for publicity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical substance containing aluminium used in dyeing (= changing the colour of something) and as an astringent (= substance that causes skin to tighten)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "Paul, although an Englishman, is an Arizona State alum.",
          "The interviewer asks a few questions, including whether the applicant is the child of an alum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "Her comedian husband, like her, is a \"Saturday Night Live\" alum.",
          "He's an alum of the Chicago Theater Company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aluminium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a light, silver-coloured metal, used especially for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The car's lightweight chassis is made from aluminium.",
          "an aluminium saucepan",
          "We take all our aluminium cans for recycling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aluminum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light, silver-colored metal used esp. for making containers, cooking equipment, and aircraft parts",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "alumni": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "men and women who have completed their studies, esp. at a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "a reunion of Yale alumni of the class of 1990",
          "Vassar alumni"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "alums": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical substance containing aluminium used in dyeing (= changing the colour of something) and as an astringent (= substance that causes skin to tighten)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "Paul, although an Englishman, is an Arizona State alum.",
          "The interviewer asks a few questions, including whether the applicant is the child of an alum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "Her comedian husband, like her, is a \"Saturday Night Live\" alum.",
          "He's an alum of the Chicago Theater Company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amassed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get a large amount of something, especially money or information, by collecting it over a long period:",
        "examples": [
          "She has amassed a huge fortune from her novels.",
          "Some of his colleagues envy the enormous wealth that he has amassed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amassing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get a large amount of something, especially money or information, by collecting it over a long period:",
        "examples": [
          "She has amassed a huge fortune from her novels.",
          "Some of his colleagues envy the enormous wealth that he has amassed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amateur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "taking part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "an amateur astronomer/boxer/historian",
          "He was an amateur singer until the age of 40, when he turned professional."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to an activity, especially a sport, where the people taking part do not receive money:",
        "examples": [
          "amateur athletics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "This tennis tournament is open to both amateurs and professionals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not have much skill in what they do:",
        "examples": [
          "I won't be giving them any more work - they're a bunch of amateurs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "taking part in an activity for pleasure and not as a job, or (of an activity) done for pleasure and not as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "He was an amateur archaeologist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An amateur is also someone who lacks skill in doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the people who show up at practice shooting ranges are real amateurs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "taking part in an activity because you are interested in it or enjoy it, not as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "an amateur investor",
          "an amateur astronomer/actor/historian"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes part in an activity because they are interested in it or enjoy it, not as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "This conference is open to both amateurs and professionals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not have much skill in what they do:",
        "examples": [
          "I won't be giving them any more work - they're a bunch of amateurs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amateurs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "taking part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "an amateur astronomer/boxer/historian",
          "He was an amateur singer until the age of 40, when he turned professional."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to an activity, especially a sport, where the people taking part do not receive money:",
        "examples": [
          "amateur athletics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "This tennis tournament is open to both amateurs and professionals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not have much skill in what they do:",
        "examples": [
          "I won't be giving them any more work - they're a bunch of amateurs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "taking part in an activity for pleasure and not as a job, or (of an activity) done for pleasure and not as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "He was an amateur archaeologist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An amateur is also someone who lacks skill in doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the people who show up at practice shooting ranges are real amateurs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "taking part in an activity because you are interested in it or enjoy it, not as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "an amateur investor",
          "an amateur astronomer/actor/historian"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes part in an activity because they are interested in it or enjoy it, not as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "This conference is open to both amateurs and professionals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not have much skill in what they do:",
        "examples": [
          "I won't be giving them any more work - they're a bunch of amateurs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amaze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to be extremely surprised:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] I was amazed by how well he looked.",
          "You've done all your homework in an hour? You amaze me.",
          "[ + that ] It amazes me that she's got the energy for all those parties.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It amazes me to think that Anna is now in charge of the company.",
          "It amazes me how you can put up with living in such a dirty house.",
          "It never ceases to amaze me how he can talk for so long without ever saying anything interesting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to be extremely surprised:",
        "examples": [
          "The prices they’re getting for vegetables just amaze me.",
          "I’m amazed at how well your little girl can read."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amazed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely surprised:",
        "examples": [
          "She was amazed at how calm she felt after the accident.",
          "I was absolutely amazed when I heard he'd been promoted.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Mr Graham was amazed to find 46 ancient gold coins inside the pot.",
          "I was amazed to hear that Chris had won first prize.",
          "We were amazed to discover that we'd been at school together.",
          "[ + (that) ] I'm amazed (that) she didn't complain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amazes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to be extremely surprised:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] I was amazed by how well he looked.",
          "You've done all your homework in an hour? You amaze me.",
          "[ + that ] It amazes me that she's got the energy for all those parties.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It amazes me to think that Anna is now in charge of the company.",
          "It amazes me how you can put up with living in such a dirty house.",
          "It never ceases to amaze me how he can talk for so long without ever saying anything interesting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to be extremely surprised:",
        "examples": [
          "The prices they’re getting for vegetables just amaze me.",
          "I’m amazed at how well your little girl can read."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amazing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely surprising:",
        "examples": [
          "This stain remover really works - it's amazing!",
          "The new theatre is going to cost an amazing (= very large) amount of money.",
          "It's amazing to think that the managing director is only 23.",
          "It's amazing that no one else has applied for the job.",
          "The amazing thing is that it was kept secret for so long.",
          "What an amazing coincidence!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good:",
        "examples": [
          "This wine is really amazing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making someone feel extremely surprised:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s pretty amazing how much top athletes get paid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amazingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is extremely surprising:",
        "examples": [
          "Amazingly enough, no one else has applied for the job.",
          "She had to be freed from the wreckage by firefighters, but amazingly walked away unhurt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely, or in a way that is extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "The food was amazingly good.",
          "These software updates are designed to make your computer operate better, faster, and more amazingly than ever before."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amazon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall, strong, or forceful woman",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a major river in Peru, Colombia, and Brazil, and one of the longest rivers in the world:",
        "examples": [
          "The source of the Amazon is a stream in the Peruvian Andes.",
          "A guide tells us the annual rise in the height of the River Negro, a tributary of the Amazon, had reached 30 metres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tropical region of South America through which the Amazon River flows, including parts of Peru, Colombia, and Brazil:",
        "examples": [
          "But how will the Amazon respond to future climate change?",
          "In the Amazon, water levels vary through the year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ambassador": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an important official who works in a foreign country representing his or her own country there, and who is officially accepted in this position by that country:",
        "examples": [
          "ambassador to She's a former ambassador to the United States.",
          "The UK's ambassador in Moscow has refused to comment.",
          "Late last night, the French ambassador was summoned to the Foreign Office to discuss the crisis.",
          "At that time, Sir Jeremy Greenstock was the British UN ambassador (= represented the United Kingdom at the United Nations)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who represents, speaks for, or advertises a particular organization, group of people, activity, or brand (= type of product):",
        "examples": [
          "ambassador for He was really an ambassador for surfing because he was such a gentleman.",
          "She is a touring celebrity ambassador for a prestige watch company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official who represents his or her own country in a foreign country:",
        "examples": [
          "the US ambassador to Sweden"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ambassadors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an important official who works in a foreign country representing his or her own country there, and who is officially accepted in this position by that country:",
        "examples": [
          "ambassador to She's a former ambassador to the United States.",
          "The UK's ambassador in Moscow has refused to comment.",
          "Late last night, the French ambassador was summoned to the Foreign Office to discuss the crisis.",
          "At that time, Sir Jeremy Greenstock was the British UN ambassador (= represented the United Kingdom at the United Nations)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who represents, speaks for, or advertises a particular organization, group of people, activity, or brand (= type of product):",
        "examples": [
          "ambassador for He was really an ambassador for surfing because he was such a gentleman.",
          "She is a touring celebrity ambassador for a prestige watch company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official who represents his or her own country in a foreign country:",
        "examples": [
          "the US ambassador to Sweden"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard, transparent, yellowish-brown substance that was formed in ancient times from resin (= a substance produced by trees) and is used in jewellery:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a collection of prehistoric insects preserved in amber.",
          "Greek philosophers discovered that when amber is rubbed against cloth, lightweight objects will stick to it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a yellow-brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "She combines strong geometry with subtle colors, from muted sage to pale amber.",
          "Favaios is an amber coloured sweet wine from the Pinhao area of Portugal's Douro Valley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the yellowish-orange traffic light that shows between the green and the red to warn drivers that the lights are about to change:",
        "examples": [
          "The lights turned to amber."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "yellow-orange or yellow-brown in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "an amber light",
          "The lights cast an amber glow on the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of or containing the substance amber:",
        "examples": [
          "an amber necklace",
          "She stopped at a shop specialising in beautiful amber jewellery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ambiance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the character of a place or the quality it seems to have:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite being a busy city, Dublin has the ambience of a country town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the character of a place or the quality it seems to have:",
        "examples": [
          "The city’s ambience, particularly on the waterfront, is changing quickly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ambience": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the character of a place or the quality it seems to have:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite being a busy city, Dublin has the ambience of a country town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the character of a place or the quality it seems to have:",
        "examples": [
          "The city’s ambience, particularly on the waterfront, is changing quickly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ambient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of environmental conditions) existing in the surrounding area:",
        "examples": [
          "ambient conditions/lighting/noise/temperature"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ambiguous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or expressing more than one possible meaning, sometimes intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "His reply to my question was somewhat ambiguous.",
          "The wording of the agreement is ambiguous.",
          "The government has been ambiguous on this issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or expressing more than one possible meaning, sometimes intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie’s ending is ambiguous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having more than one possible meaning, and therefore likely to cause confusion:",
        "examples": [
          "Many companies are appealing against the ruling, because the wording is ambiguous."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ambition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong wish to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "achieve an ambition He has already achieved his main ambition in life - to become wealthy.",
          "burning ambition I've always had a burning (= very great) ambition to be a film director.",
          "fulfil your ambition She doubts whether she'll ever be able to fulfil her ambition.",
          "political ambitions He insisted that he had no political ambitions (= did not want to run for or hold a political office).",
          "[ + to infinitive ] His ambition is ultimately to run his own business.",
          "After his heart attack, he abandoned his ambition to become prime minister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong wish to be successful, powerful, rich, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a lot of ambition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong desire for success, achievement, power, or wealth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] His presidential ambitions were frustrated in the 1980s.",
          "[ U ] No one ever accused him of lacking ambition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong wish to achieve a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "ambition to do sth After his heart attack, he abandoned his ambition to become CEO.",
          "achieve/fulfil/realize your ambition He has already achieved his main ambition in life - to become rich.",
          "ultimate/long-term ambition Her ultimate ambition is to run her own business.",
          "career ambitions.",
          "political/personal/artistic ambitions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong wish to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got a lot of ambition.",
          "I felt he lacked the ambition to succeed in showbusiness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ambitions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong wish to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "achieve an ambition He has already achieved his main ambition in life - to become wealthy.",
          "burning ambition I've always had a burning (= very great) ambition to be a film director.",
          "fulfil your ambition She doubts whether she'll ever be able to fulfil her ambition.",
          "political ambitions He insisted that he had no political ambitions (= did not want to run for or hold a political office).",
          "[ + to infinitive ] His ambition is ultimately to run his own business.",
          "After his heart attack, he abandoned his ambition to become prime minister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong wish to be successful, powerful, rich, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a lot of ambition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong desire for success, achievement, power, or wealth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] His presidential ambitions were frustrated in the 1980s.",
          "[ U ] No one ever accused him of lacking ambition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong wish to achieve a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "ambition to do sth After his heart attack, he abandoned his ambition to become CEO.",
          "achieve/fulfil/realize your ambition He has already achieved his main ambition in life - to become rich.",
          "ultimate/long-term ambition Her ultimate ambition is to run her own business.",
          "career ambitions.",
          "political/personal/artistic ambitions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong wish to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got a lot of ambition.",
          "I felt he lacked the ambition to succeed in showbusiness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ambitious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a strong wish to be successful, powerful, or rich:",
        "examples": [
          "an ambitious young lawyer",
          "He's very ambitious for his children (= he wants them to be successful)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a plan or idea is ambitious, it needs a great amount of skill and effort to be successful or be achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "She has some ambitious plans for her business.",
          "The government has announced an ambitious plan to modernize the railway network.",
          "The original completion date was over-ambitious, so we have had to delay the opening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong desire for success, achievement, power, or wealth:",
        "examples": [
          "Even as a young man he was ambitious and self-assured."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe an activity as ambitious, you mean that it involves a lot of effort or expense:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an ambitious project to restore the public parks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong wish to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "an ambitious young lawyer",
          "I make no secret of the fact that I am very ambitious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a plan or idea is ambitious, it needs a lot of skill and effort to be successful or be achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "The retailer announced ambitious plans yesterday as it reported profits up 19%.",
          "The government has announced an ambitious programme to modernize the railway network.",
          "Their goals proved to be a little too ambitious."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ambivalent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having two opposing feelings at the same time, or being uncertain about how you feel:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt very ambivalent about leaving home.",
          "He has fairly ambivalent feelings towards his father.",
          "an ambivalent attitude to exercise"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having two opposing feelings at the same time, or being uncertain about how you feel:",
        "examples": [
          "My wife loves the opera, but I have ambivalent feelings about it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ambrosia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the food eaten by Greek and Roman gods",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very pleasant food:",
        "examples": [
          "The chocolate mousse she makes is sheer ambrosia (= tastes extremely good)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ambulance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special vehicle used to take sick or injured people to hospital:",
        "examples": [
          "I called an ambulance.",
          "We were woken in the night by the wail of ambulance sirens.",
          "an ambulance driver",
          "An ambulance crew was called to his home, but he was dead by the time they arrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special vehicle equipped to take people who are injured or ill to the hospital",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ambulances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special vehicle used to take sick or injured people to hospital:",
        "examples": [
          "I called an ambulance.",
          "We were woken in the night by the wail of ambulance sirens.",
          "an ambulance driver",
          "An ambulance crew was called to his home, but he was dead by the time they arrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special vehicle equipped to take people who are injured or ill to the hospital",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ambush": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them:",
        "examples": [
          "Five soldiers died after their bus was ambushed on a country road.",
          "He was ambushed by gunmen on his way to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a person or group of people are ambushed:",
        "examples": [
          "Several passers-by were killed in the ambush.",
          "Fear of ambush prevents the police from going to high-risk areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hide and wait for someone in order to attack them:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers lay in ambush, their guns loaded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and surprising attack on a person or group by one or more people who have been hiding and waiting for them:",
        "examples": [
          "Seven commandos were wounded in an ambush."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ambushed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them:",
        "examples": [
          "Five soldiers died after their bus was ambushed on a country road.",
          "He was ambushed by gunmen on his way to work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "said or sung at the end of a prayer or a religious song to express agreement with what has been said",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(said or sung at the end of some prayers or religious songs) it is so",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "You can say amen to show that you agree strongly with something that someone has just said:",
        "examples": [
          "“Two public service announcements will address the habit of running red lights.” “Amen to that!”"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amenable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "willing to accept or be influenced by a suggestion:",
        "examples": [
          "She might be more amenable to the idea if you explained how much money it would save.",
          "Do you think the new manager will prove more amenable to our proposals?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willing to accept or be influenced by a suggestion:",
        "examples": [
          "He was amenable to suggestion, and really worked hard to improve himself."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change the words of a text, especially a law or a legal document:",
        "examples": [
          "MPs were urged to amend the law to prevent another oil tanker disaster.",
          "In line 20, \"men\" should be amended (= changed) to \"people\".",
          "Until the constitution is amended, the power to appoint ministers will remain with the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the words of something written, esp. a law or a legal document:",
        "examples": [
          "The terms of the contract were amended in later years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something, especially the words of a text:",
        "examples": [
          "They were too hasty to amend or drop initiatives that did not work immediately.",
          "amend sth to sth In line 20, 'men' should be amended to 'people'."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a change to a law:",
        "examples": [
          "amend a bill/law He will try to amend the bill to shift more of the money to conservation.",
          "The proposals would amend the Insolvency Act of 1986 to prevent potentially viable small businesses from being forced into receivership.",
          "Until the constitution is amended, the power to appoint ministers will remain with the president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amended": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the words of a text, especially a law or a legal document:",
        "examples": [
          "MPs were urged to amend the law to prevent another oil tanker disaster.",
          "In line 20, \"men\" should be amended (= changed) to \"people\".",
          "Until the constitution is amended, the power to appoint ministers will remain with the president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amendment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a change or changes made to the words of a text:",
        "examples": [
          "He insisted that the book did not need amendment.",
          "I've made a few last-minute amendments to the article.",
          "Presidential power was reduced by a constitutional amendment in 1991."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change to a law that is not yet in operation and is still being discussed:",
        "examples": [
          "An amendment to the bill was agreed without a vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change or addition to the US constitution:",
        "examples": [
          "the First/Fifth/Fourteenth amendment",
          "a constitutional amendment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change made to something, especially the words of a text:",
        "examples": [
          "He insisted that the speech did not need any amendment.",
          "make amendments Other countries have based their systems on the Scottish model for selling property, but have made a few amendments.",
          "an amendment to sth She asked for several amendments to the contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change to a law, either one that has already been passed or one that is still being discussed:",
        "examples": [
          "The senator's amendment was voted down 52-40.",
          "an amendment to sth The regulation is an amendment to the 1995 Pensions Act."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law or change that has been added to the US Constitution (= the set of political principles by which the US is governed) since it was first written:",
        "examples": [
          "The company claimed that the First Amendment, which guarantees free speech, protects the right to advertise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do something good to show that you are sorry about something you have done:",
        "examples": [
          "She tried to make amends by inviting him out to dinner.",
          "I wanted to make amends for the worry I've caused you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To make amends is to correct a mistake you have made, esp. in behavior.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "amenities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something, such as a swimming pool or shopping centre, that is intended to make life more pleasant or comfortable for the people in a town, hotel, or other place:",
        "examples": [
          "The council has some spare cash, which it proposes to spend on public amenities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things considered to be necessary to live comfortably, such as hot water:",
        "examples": [
          "The 200-year-old jail is overcrowded, understaffed, and lacking in basic amenities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something intended to make life more pleasant or comfortable for people:",
        "examples": [
          "Straus established employee amenities such as restrooms, medical care, and a lunchroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a swimming pool or shopping area that is intended to make life more pleasant or convenient for people in a town, hotel, or other place:",
        "examples": [
          "public amenities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "simple things that are considered necessary for comfort:",
        "examples": [
          "In some countries most people earn less than a dollar a day and lack basic amenities such as clean water.",
          "The hotel's rooms are functional, incorporating all the basic amenities but no more."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "america": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the United States of America",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "North America and/or South America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "american": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the United States of America:",
        "examples": [
          "They drive a big American car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to North or South America",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone from the United States of America:",
        "examples": [
          "He said he was proud to be an American."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a person) of or coming from the United States, or of or coming from North America or South America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "americana": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "objects, especially decorative objects, that come from and are typical of the US:",
        "examples": [
          "Pinball machines are very much in demand by collectors of Americana."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "americans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the United States of America:",
        "examples": [
          "They drive a big American car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to North or South America",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone from the United States of America:",
        "examples": [
          "He said he was proud to be an American."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a person) of or coming from the United States, or of or coming from North America or South America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "americas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the countries of North and South America, considered together:",
        "examples": [
          "Health workers have eliminated the virus in the Americas, Europe, and most of Asia."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amex": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Options traded on the AMEX rose 14% from last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amiable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pleasant and friendly:",
        "examples": [
          "He seemed an amiable young man.",
          "So amiable was the mood of the meeting that a decision was soon reached."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasant and friendly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was amiable and charming, and he possessed an ability to make people feel comfortable in his presence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amicable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to behaviour between people that is pleasant and friendly, often despite a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "His manner was perfectly amicable, but I felt uncomfortable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to an agreement or decision that is achieved without people arguing or being unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Few people have amicable divorces.",
          "Eventually we reached an amicable settlement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "friendly in attitude, or (of decisions or agreements) achieved with friendly attitudes and without unpleasant argument:",
        "examples": [
          "Wagner predicted the whole issue would be resolved in an amicable manner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasant and friendly, often despite a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "His manner was perfectly amicable but I felt uncomfortable.",
          "an amicable debate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amicable agreement is achieved without arguments or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "an amicable agreement/settlement/solution Eventually we reached an amicable settlement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amigo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a friend; used especially by or of a Spanish-speaking person:",
        "examples": [
          "Sports and love of country are old amigos here in Mexico."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when talking to a man, especially by or to a Spanish speaker:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Hello, amigo!\" he said encouragingly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "members of a religious group in the US who live in a simple traditional way that often involves farming and no modern technology",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the Amish:",
        "examples": [
          "Amish traditions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Christian religious group that lives in a traditional way in many rural areas, esp. in the eastern US",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "amiss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wrong, not suitable, or not as expected:",
        "examples": [
          "I could see by the look on their faces that something was amiss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something might/would not go amiss, it would be useful and might help to improve a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "A word of apology might not go amiss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be offended by something that someone has said to you:",
        "examples": [
          "I was worried that he might take my remark amiss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not right; not suitable or as expected:",
        "examples": [
          "He suspected something was amiss."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a good relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "The two groups had lived in perfect amity for many years before the recent troubles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Jordan, in the northwestern part of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "The skyscraper is designed to be a major landmark that will be visible from all over Amman.",
          "The hotel offers comfortable rooms, and the transfer time to Amman airport is less than one hour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ammo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "We were running out of ammo."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ammonia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a gas with a strong, unpleasant smell used in making explosives, fertilizers (= substances that help plants grow), and some cleaning products",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gas or liquid with a strong smell, having various industrial uses such as in cleaning",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ammonium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of ion that is derived from ammonia and is contained in chemical compounds of it:",
        "examples": [
          "ammonium chloride",
          "ammonium nitrate"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ammunition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "objects that can be shot from a weapon, such as bullets or bombs:",
        "examples": [
          "a good supply of ammunition",
          "a shortage of ammunition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "facts that can be used to support an argument:",
        "examples": [
          "His bad behaviour provided plenty of ammunition for his opponents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "objects such as bullets and bombs that can be shot from a weapon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Ammunition is also information used to attack someone or to support an argument:",
        "examples": [
          "The president’s endorsement of the crime bill has deprived his opponents of ammunition to paint him as soft on crime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amnesia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical condition that makes you unable to remember things:",
        "examples": [
          "After the accident he suffered periods of amnesia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loss of the ability to remember",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "amnesty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a decision by a government that allows political prisoners to go free:",
        "examples": [
          "Most political prisoners were freed under the terms of the amnesty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed period of time during which people are not punished for committing a particular crime:",
        "examples": [
          "People who hand in illegal weapons will not be prosecuted during the amnesty.",
          "The government refused to declare an amnesty for people who had not paid the disputed tax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision by a government to forgive people who have committed particular illegal acts or crimes, and not to punish them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The state has declared an amnesty for individuals who pay their outstanding back taxes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amok": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be out of control and act in a wild or dangerous manner:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers ran amok after one of their senior officers was killed.",
          "The two dogs ran amok in a school playground."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amount": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a collection or mass, especially of something that cannot be counted:",
        "examples": [
          "amount of They didn't deliver the right amount of sand.",
          "Small amounts of land were used for keeping animals.",
          "He paid regular amounts of money to a charity.",
          "The new tax caused a huge amount of public anger.",
          "I had a certain amount of (= some) difficulty finding the house.",
          "I didn't expect the bill to come to this amount (= of money).",
          "You wouldn't believe the amount of trouble (= what a lot of trouble) I've had with this car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which something is a lot or a little; how much something is:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s made a tremendous amount of progress since the accident.",
          "He liked to carry a large amount of money around with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quantity of money:",
        "examples": [
          "a large/small/considerable amount You can make a considerable amount for only a few hours' work.",
          "a certain/particular amount Payments are limited to a certain amount.",
          "pay/spend/raise an amount If everyone in the company contributed just $10, this would raise the amount needed.",
          "She was so disappointed with the service she refused to pay the full amount.",
          "I didn't expect the bill to come to this amount."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quantity of something such as time, space, a substance, or a feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "an amount of sth They didn't deliver the right amount of sand.",
          "large/small amounts Small amounts of land were used for keeping animals.",
          "a considerable/significant/huge amount The new tax caused a huge amount of anger among small business owners.",
          "Both solutions take about the same amount of time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We had any amount of trouble finishing the job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amounted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become a particular amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Their annual fuel bills amounted to over £6,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the same as something, or to have the same effect as something:",
        "examples": [
          "His behaviour amounted to serious professional misconduct.",
          "He gave what amounted to an apology on behalf of his company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add up to, be in total, be equal to, or be the same as:",
        "examples": [
          "Federal and state costs for building and operating prisons amounted to $25 billion.",
          "The blog amounts to a critique of the U.S. news media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or add up to a particular amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The savings would amount to several thousand dollars per family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the same as something, or to have the same effect as something:",
        "examples": [
          "He says the higher toll rates amount to an extra tax on drivers.",
          "The director gave what amounted to an apology on behalf of her company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amounts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a collection or mass, especially of something that cannot be counted:",
        "examples": [
          "amount of They didn't deliver the right amount of sand.",
          "Small amounts of land were used for keeping animals.",
          "He paid regular amounts of money to a charity.",
          "The new tax caused a huge amount of public anger.",
          "I had a certain amount of (= some) difficulty finding the house.",
          "I didn't expect the bill to come to this amount (= of money).",
          "You wouldn't believe the amount of trouble (= what a lot of trouble) I've had with this car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which something is a lot or a little; how much something is:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s made a tremendous amount of progress since the accident.",
          "He liked to carry a large amount of money around with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quantity of money:",
        "examples": [
          "a large/small/considerable amount You can make a considerable amount for only a few hours' work.",
          "a certain/particular amount Payments are limited to a certain amount.",
          "pay/spend/raise an amount If everyone in the company contributed just $10, this would raise the amount needed.",
          "She was so disappointed with the service she refused to pay the full amount.",
          "I didn't expect the bill to come to this amount."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quantity of something such as time, space, a substance, or a feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "an amount of sth They didn't deliver the right amount of sand.",
          "large/small amounts Small amounts of land were used for keeping animals.",
          "a considerable/significant/huge amount The new tax caused a huge amount of anger among small business owners.",
          "Both solutions take about the same amount of time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We had any amount of trouble finishing the job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a belief and confidence in your own ability and value",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "amp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit of measurement for the strength of an electrical current:",
        "examples": [
          "a 30-amp fuse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "amphetamines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of several types of drug used as a stimulant (= a substance that makes the mind or body more active):",
        "examples": [
          "Floyd was banned from racing after a drug test revealed traces of amphetamine in his urine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong drug used as a medicine that makes the mind and body more active; a stimulant",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "amphibian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal, such as a frog, that lives both on land and in water but must produce its eggs in water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an aircraft or other vehicle that can be used on land and on water:",
        "examples": [
          "He flew an amphibian, which he could set down on water in case of an engine problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An amphibian animal lives both on land and in water but must produce its eggs in water:",
        "examples": [
          "Salamanders, frogs, and other amphibian life are particularly sensitive to extreme pH levels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An amphibian vehicle can be used both on land or in the air and in water:",
        "examples": [
          "Troops were brought in by amphibian vehicles and helicopters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of animal that lives both on land and in water:",
        "examples": [
          "Frogs and turtles are amphibians."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amphibious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to a type of animal that lives both on land and in water:",
        "examples": [
          "amphibious animals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to vehicles that operate both on land and in water:",
        "examples": [
          "amphibious vehicles/aircraft",
          "an amphibious landing/attack (= from the sea onto the land)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to live on land and in water:",
        "examples": [
          "amphibious creatures"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Amphibious also means able to operate on land and in water:",
        "examples": [
          "We toured the harbor in an amphibious bus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ample": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "more than enough:",
        "examples": [
          "ample evidence There's ample evidence that the lawyer knew exactly what she was doing.",
          "ample opportunity You'll have ample opportunity to ask questions after the talk.",
          "ample space There is ample space in the basement for a ping-pong table.",
          "ample time Both workshops will allow ample time for questions.",
          "They had ample warning of the factory closure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the shape of someone's body or a part of their body is ample, it is large:",
        "examples": [
          "her ample bosom",
          "His ample girth (= his big stomach) was clear evidence of his passion for food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "enough, or more than enough, or (esp. of body size) large:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be ample opportunity for everyone here to speak."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amplified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something louder:",
        "examples": [
          "amplified music/guitar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the size or effect of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A funeral can amplify the feelings of regret and loss for the relatives."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amplifier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electrical device that makes sounds louder",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device that strengthens the electric signal used to carry sound",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "amplifies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something louder:",
        "examples": [
          "amplified music/guitar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the size or effect of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A funeral can amplify the feelings of regret and loss for the relatives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the strength of a sound; make louder:",
        "examples": [
          "Electric guitars are amplified through loudspeakers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To amplify is also to add to the information given in something:",
        "examples": [
          "This study amplifies earlier research."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amplify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something louder:",
        "examples": [
          "amplified music/guitar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the size or effect of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A funeral can amplify the feelings of regret and loss for the relatives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the strength of a sound; make louder:",
        "examples": [
          "Electric guitars are amplified through loudspeakers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To amplify is also to add to the information given in something:",
        "examples": [
          "This study amplifies earlier research."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit of measurement for the strength of an electrical current:",
        "examples": [
          "a 30-amp fuse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "amputate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cut off a part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "They had to amputate his foot to free him from the wreckage.",
          "In these cases there is no choice but to amputate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut off part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Doctors had to amputate his leg below the knee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amputated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut off a part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "They had to amputate his foot to free him from the wreckage.",
          "In these cases there is no choice but to amputate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amputation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the cutting off of a part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Amputation of the limb is really a last resort.",
          "Most amputations in this region are the result of accidents with land mines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amputees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has had an arm or leg cut off",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "amsterdam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of the Netherlands, situated in the western part of the country",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "amulet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object worn because it is believed to protect against evil, disease, or unhappiness",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "amuse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to entertain someone, especially by humorous speech or action or by making them laugh or smile:",
        "examples": [
          "I've brought an article from yesterday's paper that I thought might amuse you.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] I think it amuses him to see people make fools of themselves.",
          "Apparently these stories are meant to amuse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone happy, especially for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "We amused ourselves by watching the passers-by.",
          "Shall I put on a film to amuse the kids?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep the attention of someone by entertaining that person:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a relief when your child can amuse herself for a whole hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone smile or laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "His subtle humor amused me.",
          "Her ability to hack into computer systems did not amuse her superiors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amused": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing that you think something is funny:",
        "examples": [
          "an amused smile",
          "She was very amused by/at your comments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone interested and help them to have an enjoyable time:",
        "examples": [
          "Toddlers don't need expensive toys and games to keep them amused."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amusement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being entertained or made to laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked at him with amusement.",
          "I looked on in amusement as they started to argue.",
          "Carl came last in the race, (much) to my amusement.",
          "I play the piano just for my own amusement (= to entertain myself, not other people)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that you can take part in for entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a range of fairground amusements, including rides, stalls, and competitions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that entertains you, or the state of being amused by something that entertains you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] For the children’s amusement, Elizabeth helped them put on a play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that amuses you by making you smile or laugh, or the state of being amused by something that makes you smile or laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We watched the clown with great amusement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "amusing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "entertaining and funny:",
        "examples": [
          "an amusing story/person/situation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ana": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "ANAs target certain things in the nucleus of a cell.",
          "ANA test An ANA test is a sensitive tool to spot autoimmune diseases, including lupus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anaconda": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large South American snake that curls around a live animal and crushes it to kill it for food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "anaemia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical condition in which there are not enough red blood cells in the blood:",
        "examples": [
          "The main symptoms of anaemia are tiredness and pallor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anagram": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase made by using the letters of another word or phrase in a different order:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Neat\" is an anagram of \"a net\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase made by using the letters of another word or phrase in a different order:",
        "examples": [
          "“Neat” is an anagram of “a net.”"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the anus (= the opening at end of the intestines through which solid waste leaves the body):",
        "examples": [
          "the anal passage/sphincter",
          "anal sex"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "his anal fondness for filing"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "analog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An analog recording is one that is made by changing the sound waves into electrical signals of the same type. An analog signal is a signal of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "We started talking about digital versus analog recording.",
          "The adapter converts the phone's analog signal into a digital one that can travel over the Internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Analog television is broadcast using analog signals, rather than using digital signals:",
        "examples": [
          "The Federal Communications Commission started phasing out analog TV transmission in 2006.",
          "Customers on a budget might ignore the digital TV deadline and buy an analog set."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An analog camera or analog photography records images on film, rather than in a form that can be looked at on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "We used to take photographs with an analog camera, then drop the film off at the store to be developed.",
          "I am a photographer who adores analog photography."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An analog clock or watch shows the time using numbers around the edge and hands that point to the numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Use standard analog clocks at home to help your child learn how to tell time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is similar to or can be used instead of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a vegetarian but I don't like vegetarian sausage, fake bacon and other meat analogs.",
          "Memes are the analogs of genes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "representing electronic information as a continuously varying signal:",
        "examples": [
          "Analog broadcasts, the current technology, would continue side by side with digital."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "analogies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a comparison between things that have similar features, often used to help explain a principle or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "He drew an analogy between the brain and a vast computer.",
          "It is sometimes easier to illustrate an abstract concept by analogy with (= by comparing it with) something concrete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a comparison of the features or qualities of two different things to show their similarities:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He was explaining that the mind has no form and is invisible, and that a useful analogy is of the mind being like the sky."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "analogue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An analogue recording is one that is made by changing the sound waves into electrical signals of the same type. An analogue signal is a signal of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "I started recording the sounds on analogue reel-to-reel tape.",
          "This is the standard method used to convert analogue signals to digital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Analogue television is broadcast using analogue signals, rather than using digital signals:",
        "examples": [
          "Grants can be given to people who still watch analogue broadcasts on old television sets to help them cover the cost of a digital converter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An analogue camera or analogue photography records images on film, rather than in a form that can be looked at on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Many manufacturers are discontinuing their lines of analogue cameras.",
          "If your camera is analogue, you'll need to install a video-capture device that will convert the analogue signal from your camera into digital code.",
          "Analogue photography appears to be back in fashion right now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An analogue clock or watch shows the time using numbers around the edge and hands that point to the numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "You can choose to have the time display as an analogue or digital clock.",
          "She still uses an old-fashioned analogue alarm clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is similar to or can be used instead of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been studying the European analogues of the British Parliament.",
          "An analogue to penguins, the extinct plotopterids, appeared in the North Pacific about 37 million years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using a system in which information, such as sound or images, is stored or sent in a continuously changing form, such as electrical signals, radio waves, or film:",
        "examples": [
          "analogue TV/radio/phone",
          "analogue system/signal/service",
          "Viewers would be forced to make the switch from analogue to digital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing information as a picture rather than using whole numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "an analogue clock/watch"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "analogy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a comparison between things that have similar features, often used to help explain a principle or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "He drew an analogy between the brain and a vast computer.",
          "It is sometimes easier to illustrate an abstract concept by analogy with (= by comparing it with) something concrete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a comparison of the features or qualities of two different things to show their similarities:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He was explaining that the mind has no form and is invisible, and that a useful analogy is of the mind being like the sky."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "analysis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of studying or examining something in detail, in order to discover or understand more about it, or your opinion and judgment after doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "Our financial experts conducted an independent analysis of the investment plan's performance.",
          "I was interested in Clare's analysis of the situation.",
          "Some of these arguments need further analysis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of examining a substance, especially by separating it into its parts, in order to discover what it is or contains:",
        "examples": [
          "Chemical analysis revealed a high content of copper.",
          "The forensic lab carried out a second analysis of the DNA sample."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process or treatment in which a person's unconscious mind is examined according to a theory of the human personality, to discover the hidden causes of their emotional or mental problems:",
        "examples": [
          "He travelled to Switzerland to undergo analysis with Jung.",
          "The poet had spent years in analysis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of studying or examining something in an organized way to learn more about it, or a particular study of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Chemical analysis of the woman’s dress revealed traces of blood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Analysis is also a short form of psychoanalysis.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of something in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "carry out/perform/conduct an analysis We carried out an analysis of visitors to the website by age, sex, and region.",
          "scientific/chemical analysis Chemical analysis revealed a high content of copper.",
          "detailed/comprehensive/in-depth analysis The data can be fed to a computer for detailed analysis.",
          "statistical/structural/numerical analysis"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's opinion, based on the knowledge and information they have, of what a situation is and what it means:",
        "examples": [
          "I was interested in Clare's analysis of the quarterly sales figures.",
          "What's your analysis of the current economic crisis?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "after everything has been considered:",
        "examples": [
          "In the final analysis, you've got to have some kind of criteria for assessing people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "analyst": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to study or examine something in detail, in order to discover or understand more about it and often to make predictions (= statements about what will happen in the future) relating to it :",
        "examples": [
          "a financial/political/banking/industry analyst",
          "Some business analysts have warned of reduced profit margins.",
          "She is a market analyst with a major energy company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who examines or treats people using psychoanalysis (= an attempt to examine a person's unconscious mind to discover the hidden causes of their emotional or mental problems):",
        "examples": [
          "The only person I ever talked to about this was my analyst.",
          "He sees an analyst four times a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to study or examine something in an organized way:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a financial analyst (= someone who studies financial investments)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Analyst is also a short form of psychoanalyst.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to study or examine something in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "a financial/food/political analyst",
          "A large number of analysts are pessimistic about the future of the economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "analysts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to study or examine something in detail, in order to discover or understand more about it and often to make predictions (= statements about what will happen in the future) relating to it :",
        "examples": [
          "a financial/political/banking/industry analyst",
          "Some business analysts have warned of reduced profit margins.",
          "She is a market analyst with a major energy company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who examines or treats people using psychoanalysis (= an attempt to examine a person's unconscious mind to discover the hidden causes of their emotional or mental problems):",
        "examples": [
          "The only person I ever talked to about this was my analyst.",
          "He sees an analyst four times a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to study or examine something in an organized way:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a financial analyst (= someone who studies financial investments)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Analyst is also a short form of psychoanalyst.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to study or examine something in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "a financial/food/political analyst",
          "A large number of analysts are pessimistic about the future of the economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "analytical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "examining or liking to examine things in detail, in order to discover more about them:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a very analytical mind.",
          "Some students have a more analytical approach to learning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving the careful, systematic study of something:",
        "examples": [
          "An analytical approach to the problem had surprising results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the careful or scientific examination of facts and information:",
        "examples": [
          "analytical skills/techniques/methods",
          "We offer award-winning website design and hosting services, extranets, and analytical tools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is analytical likes to examine facts and information in a very careful way:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a very analytical mind.",
          "A coldly analytical approach to marketing often generates disappointing returns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "analyze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study something in a systematic and careful way:",
        "examples": [
          "In the article, several experienced diplomats analyzed the president’s foreign policy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "analyzed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study something in a systematic and careful way:",
        "examples": [
          "In the article, several experienced diplomats analyzed the president’s foreign policy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "analyzing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study something in a systematic and careful way:",
        "examples": [
          "In the article, several experienced diplomats analyzed the president’s foreign policy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anaphylactic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "resulting from an extreme and dangerous allergic reaction to something eaten or touched:",
        "examples": [
          "an anaphylactic reaction",
          "The greatest number of anaphylactic episodes in children has involved peanuts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anarchist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes in anarchism:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a poet, an anarchist, and a vegan.",
          "an anarchist group/slogan/bookshop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who wishes to destroy the existing government and laws:",
        "examples": [
          "anarchist tendencies/demonstrations"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anarchists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes in anarchism:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a poet, an anarchist, and a vegan.",
          "an anarchist group/slogan/bookshop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who wishes to destroy the existing government and laws:",
        "examples": [
          "anarchist tendencies/demonstrations"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anarchy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which there is no organization and control, especially in society, because there is no effective government:",
        "examples": [
          "What we are witnessing is the country's slow slide into anarchy.",
          "The country has been in a state of anarchy since the inconclusive election.",
          "If the pay deal isn't settled amicably there'll be anarchy in the factories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lack of organization and control in a society or group, esp. because either there is no government or it has no power:",
        "examples": [
          "Civil war has led to anarchy.",
          "The crowd was restless and verging on anarchy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anatomy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of the body and how its parts are arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "An understanding of human anatomy is important to a dancer.",
          "He later became professor of anatomy at Kiel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the structure of an animal or plant:",
        "examples": [
          "the female anatomy",
          "the anatomy of a leaf"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's body:",
        "examples": [
          "On which part of her anatomy is she tattooed?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a detailed examination of a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole play reads like an anatomy of evil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of the structure of animals or plants, or of a particular type of animal or plant:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to know something about anatomy if you want to draw the human body well.",
          "fig. He was studying the anatomy of long-term relationships (= their structure)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ancestor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person related to you who lived a long time ago:",
        "examples": [
          "There were portraits of his ancestors on the walls of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant, animal, or object that is related to one existing at a later point in time:",
        "examples": [
          "This wooden instrument is the ancestor of the modern metal flute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any member of your family from long ago, for example, the grandparents of your grandparents:",
        "examples": [
          "He returned to Ecuador, where his mother’s ancestors lived."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ancestors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person related to you who lived a long time ago:",
        "examples": [
          "There were portraits of his ancestors on the walls of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant, animal, or object that is related to one existing at a later point in time:",
        "examples": [
          "This wooden instrument is the ancestor of the modern metal flute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any member of your family from long ago, for example, the grandparents of your grandparents:",
        "examples": [
          "He returned to Ecuador, where his mother’s ancestors lived."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ancestral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to members of your family from the past:",
        "examples": [
          "an ancestral home",
          "ancestral rights"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ancestry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "your ancestors who lived a long time ago, or the origin of your family:",
        "examples": [
          "He was proud of his Native American ancestry.",
          "His wife was of royal ancestry.",
          "The family has traced its ancestry back to the Norman invaders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anchor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a heavy metal object, usually shaped like a cross with curved arms, on a strong rope or chain, that is dropped from a boat into the water to prevent the boat from moving away:",
        "examples": [
          "drop anchor We dropped anchor (= lowered the anchor into the water) and stopped.",
          "weigh anchor It was time to weigh anchor (= pull up the anchor and sail away)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that gives support when needed:",
        "examples": [
          "She was my anchor when things were difficult for me.",
          "This treaty has been called the anchor (= strongest part) of their foreign policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the member of a team who goes last in a relay (= a type of race between two or more teams in which each person in the team runs or swims part of the race):",
        "examples": [
          "anchor leg Thorpe swam the anchor leg for Australia.",
          "As anchor in the relay, he closed a 4-metre gap to seize victory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lower an anchor into the water in order to stop a boat from moving away",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something or someone stay in one position by fastening him, her, or it firmly:",
        "examples": [
          "We anchored ourselves to the rocks with a rope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act as the anchorman or anchorwoman of a programme:",
        "examples": [
          "She will anchor the new morning news show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the member of a team who goes last in a relay (= a type of race between two or more teams in which each person in the team runs or swims part of the race):",
        "examples": [
          "He won the 100- and 200-metre sprints and anchored two winning relay teams.",
          "\"Klete anchored that race perfectly,\" Phelps said. \"His swim was the reason we won.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy metal object attached to a boat by a rope or chain that, when dropped into the water and resting on the bottom, keeps the boat from moving:",
        "examples": [
          "We dropped the anchor and took out our fishing rods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An anchor is also someone or something that gives support when needed:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s looking for a spiritual anchor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who reports the news and manages reports by others on a television or radio program:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor grants frequent interviews to local news anchors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a boat from moving by dropping a heavy metal object attached to it by a rope or chain into the water so that it rests on the bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We anchored our sailboat near the shore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to report the news and manage reports by others on a television or radio program:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He anchored the morning news for many years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anchorage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where a boat is or can be anchored:",
        "examples": [
          "The bay is well known as a safe anchorage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where something is fastened firmly:",
        "examples": [
          "UK rear seat belt anchorage points"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anchored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lower an anchor into the water in order to stop a boat from moving away",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something or someone stay in one position by fastening him, her, or it firmly:",
        "examples": [
          "We anchored ourselves to the rocks with a rope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act as the anchorman or anchorwoman of a programme:",
        "examples": [
          "She will anchor the new morning news show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the member of a team who goes last in a relay (= a type of race between two or more teams in which each person in the team runs or swims part of the race):",
        "examples": [
          "He won the 100- and 200-metre sprints and anchored two winning relay teams.",
          "\"Klete anchored that race perfectly,\" Phelps said. \"His swim was the reason we won.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anchorman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who is the main news reader on a television or radio news programme:",
        "examples": [
          "The late-night current affairs show has a new anchorman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man in a team who goes last in a relay (= a type of race between two or more teams in which each person in the team runs or swims part of the race):",
        "examples": [
          "He's made the role of anchorman his own with a series of stunning final legs.",
          "The Kenyan athlete handed over to the team's anchorman with a 5-metre lead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male anchor",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "anchors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a heavy metal object, usually shaped like a cross with curved arms, on a strong rope or chain, that is dropped from a boat into the water to prevent the boat from moving away:",
        "examples": [
          "drop anchor We dropped anchor (= lowered the anchor into the water) and stopped.",
          "weigh anchor It was time to weigh anchor (= pull up the anchor and sail away)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that gives support when needed:",
        "examples": [
          "She was my anchor when things were difficult for me.",
          "This treaty has been called the anchor (= strongest part) of their foreign policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the member of a team who goes last in a relay (= a type of race between two or more teams in which each person in the team runs or swims part of the race):",
        "examples": [
          "anchor leg Thorpe swam the anchor leg for Australia.",
          "As anchor in the relay, he closed a 4-metre gap to seize victory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lower an anchor into the water in order to stop a boat from moving away",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something or someone stay in one position by fastening him, her, or it firmly:",
        "examples": [
          "We anchored ourselves to the rocks with a rope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act as the anchorman or anchorwoman of a programme:",
        "examples": [
          "She will anchor the new morning news show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the member of a team who goes last in a relay (= a type of race between two or more teams in which each person in the team runs or swims part of the race):",
        "examples": [
          "He won the 100- and 200-metre sprints and anchored two winning relay teams.",
          "\"Klete anchored that race perfectly,\" Phelps said. \"His swim was the reason we won.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy metal object attached to a boat by a rope or chain that, when dropped into the water and resting on the bottom, keeps the boat from moving:",
        "examples": [
          "We dropped the anchor and took out our fishing rods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An anchor is also someone or something that gives support when needed:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s looking for a spiritual anchor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who reports the news and manages reports by others on a television or radio program:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor grants frequent interviews to local news anchors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a boat from moving by dropping a heavy metal object attached to it by a rope or chain into the water so that it rests on the bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We anchored our sailboat near the shore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to report the news and manage reports by others on a television or radio program:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He anchored the morning news for many years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anchovies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ancient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time:",
        "examples": [
          "ancient civilizations/rights/laws",
          "ancient monuments/ruins/woodlands",
          "the ancient kingdoms of Mexico",
          "People have lived in this valley since ancient times.",
          "History, ancient and modern, has taught these people an intense distrust of their neighbours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very old:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got an ancient laptop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the period in European history from the earliest known societies to the end of the Roman Empire:",
        "examples": [
          "the ancient Egyptians/Greeks/Romans",
          "The ancient Britons inhabited these parts of England before the Roman invasion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or from a very long time ago:",
        "examples": [
          "Archaeologists study the remains of ancient civilizations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml Something that is ancient is very old:",
        "examples": [
          "This computer is ancient – I’ve got to get a new one."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ancients": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "people who lived in ancient times, especially the Egyptians, the Greeks, and the Romans:",
        "examples": [
          "The ancients were just as serious about training regimes as professional athletes are today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "androgynous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not clearly male or female:",
        "examples": [
          "With her lean frame and cropped hair, Lennox had a fashionably androgynous look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having both male and female features",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "android": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a robot (= machine controlled by computer) that is made to look like a human",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an operating system (= set of controlling programs) used mainly for mobile devices (= phones and small computers) that you control by touching the screen:",
        "examples": [
          "a modern smartphone running Android or iOS",
          "Android apps"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a device (= phone or computer) that uses the Android operating system:",
        "examples": [
          "You can download the app onto your Android."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a robot (= mechanical device) that looks like a person:",
        "examples": [
          "He acted just like an android, avoiding any expression of feelings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "androids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a robot (= machine controlled by computer) that is made to look like a human",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an operating system (= set of controlling programs) used mainly for mobile devices (= phones and small computers) that you control by touching the screen:",
        "examples": [
          "a modern smartphone running Android or iOS",
          "Android apps"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a device (= phone or computer) that uses the Android operating system:",
        "examples": [
          "You can download the app onto your Android."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a robot (= mechanical device) that looks like a person:",
        "examples": [
          "He acted just like an android, avoiding any expression of feelings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "andromeda": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Greek mythology (= ancient stories), a princess who is tied to a rock to be eaten by a monster before being saved:",
        "examples": [
          "The painting shows Perseus rescuing Andromeda.",
          "Perseus appears on Pegasus and frees Andromeda."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of stars that can be seen in the northern hemisphere (= the half of the earth above the equator):",
        "examples": [
          "The cloud finally clears and I pick out Andromeda.",
          "Just below the third star in Andromeda is the Triangulum Galaxy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant that produces flowers, often found in soft wet ground:",
        "examples": [
          "We found the Andromeda growing on the banks of a lagoon of fresh water.",
          "Andromeda is also known as bog rosemary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anecdotal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Anecdotal information is not based on facts or careful study:",
        "examples": [
          "anecdotal evidence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on reports or things someone saw rather than on proven facts:",
        "examples": [
          "There is only anecdotal evidence that the medicine works."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anecdote": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short, often funny story, especially about something someone has done:",
        "examples": [
          "He told one or two amusing anecdotes about his years as a policeman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, often amusing story about an event, usually involving a particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "He told some funny anecdotes about famous people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anecdotes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short, often funny story, especially about something someone has done:",
        "examples": [
          "He told one or two amusing anecdotes about his years as a policeman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, often amusing story about an event, usually involving a particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "He told some funny anecdotes about famous people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anemia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "anemic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having too few red blood cells, causing a lack of energy:",
        "examples": [
          "I was anemic for a while after my operation.",
          "fig. First-quarter sales were anemic (= weak)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anesthesia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of not feeling pain, esp. by use of special drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "The procedure is performed under general anesthesia."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anesthetic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug that makes the body unable to feel pain:",
        "examples": [
          "With a local anesthetic, a patient is awake during surgery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aneurysm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a swollen area on the wall of an artery",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "anew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "again or one more time, especially in a different way:",
        "examples": [
          "The film tells anew the story of his rise to fame and power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "once more; again:",
        "examples": [
          "After a short time, their old arguments simply began anew."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "angel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a spiritual being in some religions who is believed to be a messenger of God, usually represented as having a human form with wings:",
        "examples": [
          "According to the Bible, an angel told Mary that she would have God's son, Jesus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is very good, helpful, or kind:",
        "examples": [
          "Be an angel and help me with this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when speaking to someone you like very much and know very well:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the matter, angel?",
          "Come along, my angels, time for bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rich person who invests in a new company:",
        "examples": [
          "Wealthy individual investors, known as angels, differ from lenders in that they want a stake in your business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some religious traditions, a being in heaven who serves God, often represented in art as a human with wings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An angel is also someone who is very good or kind:",
        "examples": [
          "You’re an angel to bring me this coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "angelic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very beautiful and very good:",
        "examples": [
          "an angelic voice/face/smile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to an angel, or pretty and kind like an angel:",
        "examples": [
          "an angelic face/voice/choir"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "angelica": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the green stem of a plant, boiled in sugar and used for decorating cakes and other sweet food, or the plant itself:",
        "examples": [
          "strips of angelica"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "angels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a spiritual being in some religions who is believed to be a messenger of God, usually represented as having a human form with wings:",
        "examples": [
          "According to the Bible, an angel told Mary that she would have God's son, Jesus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is very good, helpful, or kind:",
        "examples": [
          "Be an angel and help me with this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when speaking to someone you like very much and know very well:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the matter, angel?",
          "Come along, my angels, time for bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rich person who invests in a new company:",
        "examples": [
          "Wealthy individual investors, known as angels, differ from lenders in that they want a stake in your business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some religious traditions, a being in heaven who serves God, often represented in art as a human with wings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An angel is also someone who is very good or kind:",
        "examples": [
          "You’re an angel to bring me this coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "anger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling that makes you want to hurt someone or be unpleasant because of something unfair or unkind that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "I think he feels a lot of anger towards his father, who treated him very badly as a child.",
          "There is a danger that anger at the new law may turn into anti-government feeling.",
          "The people showed no surprise or anger at their treatment.",
          "He found it hard to contain (= control) his anger.",
          "She stormed out of the room in anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone angry:",
        "examples": [
          "The remark angered him.",
          "It always angers me to see so much waste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling people get when something unfair, painful, or bad happens:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to control your anger.",
          "He yelled at them in anger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "angered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone angry:",
        "examples": [
          "The remark angered him.",
          "It always angers me to see so much waste."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "angers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling that makes you want to hurt someone or be unpleasant because of something unfair or unkind that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "I think he feels a lot of anger towards his father, who treated him very badly as a child.",
          "There is a danger that anger at the new law may turn into anti-government feeling.",
          "The people showed no surprise or anger at their treatment.",
          "He found it hard to contain (= control) his anger.",
          "She stormed out of the room in anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone angry:",
        "examples": [
          "The remark angered him.",
          "It always angers me to see so much waste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling people get when something unfair, painful, or bad happens:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to control your anger.",
          "He yelled at them in anger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "angioplasty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical operation to remove something blocking an artery (= thick tube carrying blood from the heart) in a person who has",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "angle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the space between two lines or surfaces at the point at which they touch each other, measured in degrees:",
        "examples": [
          "The interior angles of a square are right angles or angles of 90 degrees.",
          "The boat settled into the mud at a 35° angle/at an angle of 35°."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not horizontal or vertical, but sloping in one direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The picture was hanging at an angle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the corner of a building, table, or anything with straight sides:",
        "examples": [
          "His head cracked against the angle of the door pillar.",
          "The shot struck the angle of the goalpost and crossbar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position from which something is looked at:",
        "examples": [
          "from any angle You can see the nest when you look at the tree from any angle.",
          "from every angle The tower is visible from every angle.",
          "from the right angle Are you seeing it from the right angle?",
          "from the wrong angle I realized I was looking at it from the wrong angle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of considering, judging, or dealing with something:",
        "examples": [
          "fresh angle on The press was looking for a fresh angle on the situation.",
          "from a different angle Try looking at the issue from a different angle.",
          "from another angle Try looking at the problem from another angle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to aim, turn, or position something in a direction that is not horizontal or vertical:",
        "examples": [
          "The stage had been steeply angled (= was sloping very noticeably).",
          "She angled her service return perfectly so that it dropped just inside the line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct information at a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "angled at The magazine is angled at the 20 to 35-year-old women's market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the space measured in degrees between two lines or surfaces from the point where they meet:",
        "examples": [
          "The angles of a square are 90 degrees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The angle of depression is the angle formed when viewing something from below the horizontal.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The angle of elevation is the angle formed when viewing something from above the horizontal.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position from which something is seen, or a way of seeing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The photographer kept moving around to find the best angle for the picture.",
          "Look at this from another angle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn, or to move something so that it is not in a straight line or in the center:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The path angles to the left.",
          "[ T ] We angled the light to take the picture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "angles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the space between two lines or surfaces at the point at which they touch each other, measured in degrees:",
        "examples": [
          "The interior angles of a square are right angles or angles of 90 degrees.",
          "The boat settled into the mud at a 35° angle/at an angle of 35°."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not horizontal or vertical, but sloping in one direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The picture was hanging at an angle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the corner of a building, table, or anything with straight sides:",
        "examples": [
          "His head cracked against the angle of the door pillar.",
          "The shot struck the angle of the goalpost and crossbar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position from which something is looked at:",
        "examples": [
          "from any angle You can see the nest when you look at the tree from any angle.",
          "from every angle The tower is visible from every angle.",
          "from the right angle Are you seeing it from the right angle?",
          "from the wrong angle I realized I was looking at it from the wrong angle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of considering, judging, or dealing with something:",
        "examples": [
          "fresh angle on The press was looking for a fresh angle on the situation.",
          "from a different angle Try looking at the issue from a different angle.",
          "from another angle Try looking at the problem from another angle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to aim, turn, or position something in a direction that is not horizontal or vertical:",
        "examples": [
          "The stage had been steeply angled (= was sloping very noticeably).",
          "She angled her service return perfectly so that it dropped just inside the line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct information at a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "angled at The magazine is angled at the 20 to 35-year-old women's market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the space measured in degrees between two lines or surfaces from the point where they meet:",
        "examples": [
          "The angles of a square are 90 degrees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The angle of depression is the angle formed when viewing something from below the horizontal.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The angle of elevation is the angle formed when viewing something from above the horizontal.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position from which something is seen, or a way of seeing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The photographer kept moving around to find the best angle for the picture.",
          "Look at this from another angle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn, or to move something so that it is not in a straight line or in the center:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The path angles to the left.",
          "[ T ] We angled the light to take the picture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "angling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sport of trying to catch fish with a rod, line (= plastic thread), and hook (= curved piece of wire)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport of trying to catch fish with a rod, line (= string), and hook",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "angola": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in Southern Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "angrier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a strong feeling against someone who has behaved badly, making you want to shout at them or hurt them:",
        "examples": [
          "He's really angry at/with me for upsetting Sophie.",
          "I don't understand what he's angry about.",
          "[ + that ] They feel angry that their complaints were ignored.",
          "I got really angry with her.",
          "It made me really angry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An angry sea or sky is one where there is a storm, or where it looks as if there will be a storm soon.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an infected area of the body is angry, it is red and painful:",
        "examples": [
          "On her leg was an angry sore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the feeling people get when something unfair, painful, or bad happens:",
        "examples": [
          "an angry mob",
          "I hope you aren’t angry with me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "angrily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows that you feel angry with someone or about something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Don't do that!\" she shouted angrily.",
          "Demonstrators protested angrily following the jury's verdict.",
          "The prime minister reacted angrily to claims that he had lied to the House of Commons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of weather, sky, or sea) in a wild way, because of a storm:",
        "examples": [
          "The wind blew angrily across the snow.",
          "The waves crash angrily on the rocks below you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is very painful:",
        "examples": [
          "His head began to throb angrily.",
          "He had a cut in between two toes and it was angrily infected."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "angry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a strong feeling against someone who has behaved badly, making you want to shout at them or hurt them:",
        "examples": [
          "He's really angry at/with me for upsetting Sophie.",
          "I don't understand what he's angry about.",
          "[ + that ] They feel angry that their complaints were ignored.",
          "I got really angry with her.",
          "It made me really angry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An angry sea or sky is one where there is a storm, or where it looks as if there will be a storm soon.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an infected area of the body is angry, it is red and painful:",
        "examples": [
          "On her leg was an angry sore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the feeling people get when something unfair, painful, or bad happens:",
        "examples": [
          "an angry mob",
          "I hope you aren’t angry with me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "angst": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong worry and unhappiness, especially about personal problems:",
        "examples": [
          "All my children went through a period of late-adolescent angst."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of extreme anxiety and unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "The boy’s mysterious disappearance has caused angst and guilt for the family."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anguish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extreme unhappiness caused by physical or mental suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "His anguish at the outcome of the court case was very clear.",
          "In her anguish she forgot to leave a message."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme pain or suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "Somehow we deal with the anguish of serious illness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anguished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or showing extreme physical or mental suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "an anguished cry",
          "The anguished song at the end was beautiful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing extreme pain or suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "The anguished song at the end was beautiful"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "angus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of northeastern Scotland that was a county until 1975 and is now a council area (= an area with its own local government):",
        "examples": [
          "Much of Angus is taken up by fertile farmland, famous for fruit-growing and for Aberdeen Angus cattle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of black cow, originally bred in Scotland, that is kept for its high-quality meat, or the meat from this cow:",
        "examples": [
          "For most of the year, a herd of black Angus cows graze the 15 pastures across the farmland.",
          "Of the 196 Angus cattle tested at the initial screening, a total of two per cent tested positive for E. coli.",
          "The Charolais are a \"late-maturing\" breed, which means that the Angus reach slaughtering age earlier than the Charolais.",
          "Her company sells premium Angus beef to Japan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "animal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that lives and moves but is not a human, bird, fish, or insect:",
        "examples": [
          "wild/domestic animals",
          "Both children are real animal lovers.",
          "Surveys show that animal welfare has recently become a major concern for many schoolchildren."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that lives and moves, including people, birds, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Humans, insects, reptiles, birds, and mammals are all animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant, cruel person or someone who behaves badly:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a real animal when he's had too much to drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe what type of person or thing someone or something is:",
        "examples": [
          "At heart she is a political animal.",
          "She is that rare animal (= she is very unusual), a brilliant scientist who can communicate her ideas to ordinary people.",
          "Feminism in France and England are rather different animals (= are different)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made or obtained from an animal or animals:",
        "examples": [
          "animal products",
          "animal fat/skins"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to, or taking the form of, an animal or animals rather than a plant or human being:",
        "examples": [
          "The island was devoid of all animal life (= there were no animals on the island)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to physical desires or needs, and not spiritual or mental ones:",
        "examples": [
          "As an actor, he has a sort of animal magnetism.",
          "She knew that Dave wasn't the right man for her but she couldn't deny the animal attraction between them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a living thing that can move and eat and react to the world through its senses, esp. of sight and hearing:",
        "examples": [
          "Mammals, insects, reptiles, and birds are all animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In ordinary use, animal means all living beings except humans:",
        "examples": [
          "A lion is a wild animal, and a dog is a domestic animal.",
          "Tests of the drug were done on laboratory animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An animal is also a person who likes something or does something more than most people do:",
        "examples": [
          "a party animal",
          "He’s the most political animal on the city council."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of five kingdoms (= groups) into which living things are divided, the members of which have many cells, have the ability to control their own movement, and get their energy from eating rather than from the light of the sun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to physical needs or desires, such as to eat or reproduce:",
        "examples": [
          "Animal instincts apply to all animals, including humans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "animals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that lives and moves but is not a human, bird, fish, or insect:",
        "examples": [
          "wild/domestic animals",
          "Both children are real animal lovers.",
          "Surveys show that animal welfare has recently become a major concern for many schoolchildren."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that lives and moves, including people, birds, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Humans, insects, reptiles, birds, and mammals are all animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant, cruel person or someone who behaves badly:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a real animal when he's had too much to drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe what type of person or thing someone or something is:",
        "examples": [
          "At heart she is a political animal.",
          "She is that rare animal (= she is very unusual), a brilliant scientist who can communicate her ideas to ordinary people.",
          "Feminism in France and England are rather different animals (= are different)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made or obtained from an animal or animals:",
        "examples": [
          "animal products",
          "animal fat/skins"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to, or taking the form of, an animal or animals rather than a plant or human being:",
        "examples": [
          "The island was devoid of all animal life (= there were no animals on the island)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to physical desires or needs, and not spiritual or mental ones:",
        "examples": [
          "As an actor, he has a sort of animal magnetism.",
          "She knew that Dave wasn't the right man for her but she couldn't deny the animal attraction between them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a living thing that can move and eat and react to the world through its senses, esp. of sight and hearing:",
        "examples": [
          "Mammals, insects, reptiles, and birds are all animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In ordinary use, animal means all living beings except humans:",
        "examples": [
          "A lion is a wild animal, and a dog is a domestic animal.",
          "Tests of the drug were done on laboratory animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An animal is also a person who likes something or does something more than most people do:",
        "examples": [
          "a party animal",
          "He’s the most political animal on the city council."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of five kingdoms (= groups) into which living things are divided, the members of which have many cells, have the ability to control their own movement, and get their energy from eating rather than from the light of the sun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to physical needs or desires, such as to eat or reproduce:",
        "examples": [
          "Animal instincts apply to all animals, including humans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "animate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having life:",
        "examples": [
          "animate beings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone seem more happy or active:",
        "examples": [
          "A sparkle in his eyes animated his face whenever he smiled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to be more active or full of life:",
        "examples": [
          "He knows exactly what to say to animate a crowd."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "animated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "full of interest and energy:",
        "examples": [
          "There was an extremely animated discussion on the subject.",
          "They must have been having an interesting conversation - they both looked very animated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Animated films, drawings, models, etc. are ones that are photographed or created by a computer and shown in a way that makes them move.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of interest and energy:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a very animated discussion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An animated movie or cartoon, is made up of a series of slightly different drawings of people, animals, and objects that make them appear to move.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "animation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "enthusiasm and energy:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke with great animation about her latest discoveries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving images created from drawings, models, etc. that are photographed or created by a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Encyclopedias on CD-ROM include sound, illustrations, and simple animations.",
          "Thanks to computer animation, it is now possible to make cartoons much more quickly than in the past."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energy and enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "Her voice was full of animation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Animation is also the process by which an animated movie, esp. a cartoon, is made from drawings done by hand or by a computer.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "anime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Japanese films made using characters and images that are drawn rather than real, or one of these films:",
        "examples": [
          "Until recently, anime had little more than a cult following outside Japan.",
          "an anime that blurs the line between man and machine"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "animosity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong dislike, opposition, or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Of course we're competitive, but there's no personal animosity between us.",
          "In spite of his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers.",
          "The European Community helped France and Germany forget the old animosities between them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong dislike or unfriendly feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I have no animosity toward him whatsoever."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "animus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of hate or anger towards someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He harbours no animus toward his rival."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ankle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the joint (= place where two bones are connected) between the foot and the leg, or the thin part of the leg just above the foot:",
        "examples": [
          "I fell over and twisted my ankle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the joint connecting the foot to the leg, or the thin part of the leg just above the foot",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ankles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the joint (= place where two bones are connected) between the foot and the leg, or the thin part of the leg just above the foot:",
        "examples": [
          "I fell over and twisted my ankle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the joint connecting the foot to the leg, or the thin part of the leg just above the foot",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "annals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the record of an activity or organization, arranged year by year, or a history that covers a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "This period was one of the darkest in the annals of US history."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "annapolis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of the US state of Maryland:",
        "examples": [
          "But Annapolis residents cannot expect immediate results, the mayor said.",
          "Carrieri soon returned to Annapolis, got married, and started a family."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anne": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wild plant with delicate, white flowers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "annex": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take possession of an area of land or a country, usually by force or without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "The UK annexed this small island west of Scotland in 1955."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take possession of an area of land or a country and add it to a larger area, usually by force:",
        "examples": [
          "The United States annexed parts of Texas and New Mexico, which belonged to Mexico."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an addition to a building, or another building, used with an existing building:",
        "examples": [
          "The old warehouse became an annex of the main store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an addition to a document or report:",
        "examples": [
          "The List of Export Subsidies is provided in Annex I to the Agreement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "annihilate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to destroy something completely so that nothing is left:",
        "examples": [
          "a city annihilated by an atomic bomb"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat completely:",
        "examples": [
          "He was annihilated in the finals of the competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy completely, leaving nothing:",
        "examples": [
          "The approaching tornado was annihilating everything in its path."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "annihilated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy something completely so that nothing is left:",
        "examples": [
          "a city annihilated by an atomic bomb"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat completely:",
        "examples": [
          "He was annihilated in the finals of the competition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "annihilation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "complete destruction, so that nothing or no one is left:",
        "examples": [
          "During the Cold War the threat of nuclear annihilation was always on people's minds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate suffered annihilation at the polls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anniversary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the day on which an important event happened in a previous year:",
        "examples": [
          "We always celebrate our wedding anniversary with dinner in an expensive restaurant.",
          "Tomorrow is the 30th anniversary of the revolution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a day when we remember or celebrate something important that happened on that day in a previous year:",
        "examples": [
          "To celebrate our wedding anniversary, we gave a big party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "announce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something known or tell people about something officially:",
        "examples": [
          "They announced the death of their mother in the local paper.",
          "She announced the winner of the competition to an excited audience.",
          "[ + that ] The prime minister has announced that public spending will be increased next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that something is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The first few leaves in the gutter announced the beginning of autumn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state officially or make known publicly:",
        "examples": [
          "She announced her resignation last Monday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "announced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something known or tell people about something officially:",
        "examples": [
          "They announced the death of their mother in the local paper.",
          "She announced the winner of the competition to an excited audience.",
          "[ + that ] The prime minister has announced that public spending will be increased next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that something is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The first few leaves in the gutter announced the beginning of autumn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "announcement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that someone says officially, giving information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The president made an unexpected announcement this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of announcing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The announcement of the changes has been delayed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "announcements": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that someone says officially, giving information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The president made an unexpected announcement this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of announcing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The announcement of the changes has been delayed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "announcer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who introduces programmes or reads the news on the television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "a radio/TV announcer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who speaks on radio or television broadcasts or at a sports event:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the announcer for the Mamaroneck Tigers baseball team."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "announces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something known or tell people about something officially:",
        "examples": [
          "They announced the death of their mother in the local paper.",
          "She announced the winner of the competition to an excited audience.",
          "[ + that ] The prime minister has announced that public spending will be increased next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that something is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The first few leaves in the gutter announced the beginning of autumn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state officially or make known publicly:",
        "examples": [
          "She announced her resignation last Monday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "announcing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something known or tell people about something officially:",
        "examples": [
          "They announced the death of their mother in the local paper.",
          "She announced the winner of the competition to an excited audience.",
          "[ + that ] The prime minister has announced that public spending will be increased next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that something is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The first few leaves in the gutter announced the beginning of autumn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "annoy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone angry:",
        "examples": [
          "Tina really annoyed me in the meeting this morning.",
          "I'm sorry - is my cough annoying you?",
          "[ + that ] It annoys me that she just expects us to help.",
          "It really annoys me when people expect me to tip as well as pay a service charge in a restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone slightly angry or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "I know you’re doing this only to annoy me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "annoyance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling or state of being annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "I can understand your annoyance - I'd be furious if she ever treated me like that.",
          "(Much) to our annoyance, (= we were very annoyed that) we couldn't see anything from the back row of the theatre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes you annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the greatest annoyances was being bitten by mosquitoes every night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "annoyed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "angry:",
        "examples": [
          "I was so annoyed with him for turning up late.",
          "He was annoyed at the way she tried to take over the whole meeting.",
          "My parents were rather annoyed (that) I hadn't told them about the accident.",
          "She was annoyed to discover that her husband had taken her car keys."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "annoying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel slightly angry:",
        "examples": [
          "It's really annoying when a train is late and there's no explanation.",
          "He's got a really annoying laugh."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "annoyingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that makes you feel slightly angry:",
        "examples": [
          "Annoyingly, I'd just bought the hardback when the paperback edition came out.",
          "It's an annoyingly repetitious song."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "annoys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone angry:",
        "examples": [
          "Tina really annoyed me in the meeting this morning.",
          "I'm sorry - is my cough annoying you?",
          "[ + that ] It annoys me that she just expects us to help.",
          "It really annoys me when people expect me to tip as well as pay a service charge in a restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone slightly angry or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "I know you’re doing this only to annoy me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "annual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening once every year:",
        "examples": [
          "an annual event/visit/holiday",
          "Companies publish annual reports to inform the public about the previous year's activities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a period of one year:",
        "examples": [
          "annual income/salary/profit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book or magazine published once a year, especially for children, with the same title and style but different contents",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant that grows, produces seeds, and dies within one year",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or for a period of one year:",
        "examples": [
          "an annual salary",
          "annual rainfall",
          "Our annual costs have risen steadily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant that grows, produces seeds, and dies within one year",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a publication appearing once a year:",
        "examples": [
          "the “Sports Illustrated” college football annual"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening once every year, or relating to a period of one year:",
        "examples": [
          "annual event/visit/holiday The group hopes to turn the seminar into an annual event.",
          "annual income/salary/profit She has an annual income of over €200,000.",
          "It is a food and agriculture company with $1 billion or more in annual sales.",
          "The rise takes the annual rate of inflation to 1.6%.",
          "The Board approved a 7% increase in the annual dividend on the company's common stock, from $1.80 to $1.92 per share."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "annually": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "once every year:",
        "examples": [
          "Your starting salary is £23,000 per annum and will be reviewed annually."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "every year:",
        "examples": [
          "The hospital spends $1.1 million annually for its computer operations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "every year:",
        "examples": [
          "Your starting salary is £20,000 per annum and will be reviewed annually.",
          "Both companies turn in pre-tax profits of over $5.5 million annually."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "annulled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to officially announce that something such as a law, agreement, or marriage no longer exists:",
        "examples": [
          "His second marriage was annulled because he never divorced his first wife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to announce officially a law, marriage, or other contract as no longer existing:",
        "examples": [
          "The contract was finally annulled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state officially that something such as a law, agreement, or marriage no longer exists:",
        "examples": [
          "The court did not annul the sentences but ruled they should be reviewed.",
          "We will seek an early hearing in order to get the bankruptcy annulled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "annum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "anoint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone holy in a religious ceremony by putting holy water or oil on them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone king or queen, especially as part of a religious ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + noun  ] In 751 Pepin was anointed king."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone to do a particular job, usually by a person in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + as + noun ] It remains to be seen whom the chairman will anoint as his successor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put water or oil on someone in a religious ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "The archbishop was anointed in a ceremony at the cathedral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Anoint also means to choose someone or something for a particular job or purpose; designate:",
        "examples": [
          "He anointed his eldest son as his successor.",
          "They anointed broadband as the Next Great Thing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anointed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) made holy in a religious ceremony that involves putting holy water or oil on them:",
        "examples": [
          "anointed by God"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "formally named as king or queen, especially as part of a ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "The crown prince is the anointed successor to the throne."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "chosen or expected to get an important position:",
        "examples": [
          "He presented himself as the president's anointed heir.",
          "She is seen as the anointed successor to the current CEO, due to retire next year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anointing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone holy in a religious ceremony by putting holy water or oil on them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone king or queen, especially as part of a religious ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + noun  ] In 751 Pepin was anointed king."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone to do a particular job, usually by a person in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + as + noun ] It remains to be seen whom the chairman will anoint as his successor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anomalies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is different from what is usual, or not in agreement with something else and therefore not satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "Statistical anomalies can make it difficult to compare economic data from one year to the next.",
          "The anomaly of the social security system is that you sometimes have more money without a job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is unusual enough to be noticeable or seem strange:",
        "examples": [
          "The government does computer checks of tax returns to find anomalies that might indicate fraud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anomaly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is different from what is usual, or not in agreement with something else and therefore not satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "Statistical anomalies can make it difficult to compare economic data from one year to the next.",
          "The anomaly of the social security system is that you sometimes have more money without a job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is unusual enough to be noticeable or seem strange:",
        "examples": [
          "The government does computer checks of tax returns to find anomalies that might indicate fraud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "soon or in the near future:",
        "examples": [
          "See you anon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for anonymous (= a writer whose name is not known), usually written at the end of a piece of writing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for anonymous (= a writer whose name is not known)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "anonymity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which someone's name is not given or known:",
        "examples": [
          "The police have reassured witnesses that they will be guaranteed anonymity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a person is not known by or spoken of by name:",
        "examples": [
          "For witnesses who may be afraid to speak out, the police have guaranteed anonymity ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anonymous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made or done by someone whose name is not known or not made public:",
        "examples": [
          "The money was donated by an anonymous benefactor.",
          "Police said an anonymous caller warned that a bomb was about to go off.",
          "An attempt to implant an embryo using an egg from an anonymous woman donor was unsuccessful.",
          "He received an anonymous letter threatening to disclose details of his affair if he didn't pay the money.",
          "For reasons of personal safety, the informant wishes to remain anonymous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no unusual or interesting features:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a rather anonymous face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(made or done by someone) with a name that is not known or not made public:",
        "examples": [
          "an anonymous donor",
          "an anonymous gift"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anonymously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without the name of someone who has done a particular thing being known or made public:",
        "examples": [
          "The donation was made anonymously.",
          "The information was posted anonymously online."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anorexic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suffering from or relating to anorexia:",
        "examples": [
          "She looks anorexic to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who suffers from anorexia:",
        "examples": [
          "Anorexics tend to be obsessional and perfectionist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "answer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a reaction to a question, letter, phone call, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "in answer to In answer to your letter of 30 May, I am writing to accept your offer of £3,575 in compensation.",
          "The minister promised to give a written answer to the MP's detailed question.",
          "We've emailed him asking him if he's free on that date but we haven't had an answer yet.",
          "I've just called him but there was no answer.",
          "I didn't realize we had to write each answer on a new sheet of paper.",
          "I got eight correct answers and two wrong ones in last week's exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solution to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a difficult situation and I don't know what the answer is.",
          "There's no easy answer to the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say, write, or do something as a reaction to a question, letter, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "answer a question You still haven't answered my question: why do you need to borrow my car?",
          "I can't answer (you) without more detailed information.",
          "I texted asking whether he'd be coming to the party but he hasn't answered yet.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I'd love to have dinner with you, but I won't be able to get there before nine o'clock,\" she answered.",
          "[ + that ] She answered that she wouldn't be able to come before nine o'clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be called:",
        "examples": [
          "Does anyone here answer to the name of Wallis?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open the door to someone or pick up the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone's at the door - would you answer it, please?",
          "I phoned last night but nobody answered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be suitable for and satisfy someone's needs:",
        "examples": [
          "He showed me some software that answered my requirements exactly.",
          "I've got some furniture in the attic that I think might answer your needs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to match a description; to be the same as or similar to a person or thing that has been described:",
        "examples": [
          "We had an anonymous tip-off about a man answering your description."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something said or written in reaction to a question or statement:",
        "examples": [
          "If you are asking me if I want to go into business with you, the answer is no.",
          "I called several times, but there was no answer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An answer is also a reaction to a question asked as part of a test:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I got most of the answers right on the exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solution to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no easy answer to the problem."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "answered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say, write, or do something as a reaction to a question, letter, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "answer a question You still haven't answered my question: why do you need to borrow my car?",
          "I can't answer (you) without more detailed information.",
          "I texted asking whether he'd be coming to the party but he hasn't answered yet.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I'd love to have dinner with you, but I won't be able to get there before nine o'clock,\" she answered.",
          "[ + that ] She answered that she wouldn't be able to come before nine o'clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be called:",
        "examples": [
          "Does anyone here answer to the name of Wallis?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open the door to someone or pick up the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone's at the door - would you answer it, please?",
          "I phoned last night but nobody answered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be suitable for and satisfy someone's needs:",
        "examples": [
          "He showed me some software that answered my requirements exactly.",
          "I've got some furniture in the attic that I think might answer your needs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to match a description; to be the same as or similar to a person or thing that has been described:",
        "examples": [
          "We had an anonymous tip-off about a man answering your description."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "answering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say, write, or do something as a reaction to a question, letter, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "answer a question You still haven't answered my question: why do you need to borrow my car?",
          "I can't answer (you) without more detailed information.",
          "I texted asking whether he'd be coming to the party but he hasn't answered yet.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I'd love to have dinner with you, but I won't be able to get there before nine o'clock,\" she answered.",
          "[ + that ] She answered that she wouldn't be able to come before nine o'clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be called:",
        "examples": [
          "Does anyone here answer to the name of Wallis?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open the door to someone or pick up the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone's at the door - would you answer it, please?",
          "I phoned last night but nobody answered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be suitable for and satisfy someone's needs:",
        "examples": [
          "He showed me some software that answered my requirements exactly.",
          "I've got some furniture in the attic that I think might answer your needs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to match a description; to be the same as or similar to a person or thing that has been described:",
        "examples": [
          "We had an anonymous tip-off about a man answering your description."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "answers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a reaction to a question, letter, phone call, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "in answer to In answer to your letter of 30 May, I am writing to accept your offer of £3,575 in compensation.",
          "The minister promised to give a written answer to the MP's detailed question.",
          "We've emailed him asking him if he's free on that date but we haven't had an answer yet.",
          "I've just called him but there was no answer.",
          "I didn't realize we had to write each answer on a new sheet of paper.",
          "I got eight correct answers and two wrong ones in last week's exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solution to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a difficult situation and I don't know what the answer is.",
          "There's no easy answer to the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say, write, or do something as a reaction to a question, letter, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "answer a question You still haven't answered my question: why do you need to borrow my car?",
          "I can't answer (you) without more detailed information.",
          "I texted asking whether he'd be coming to the party but he hasn't answered yet.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I'd love to have dinner with you, but I won't be able to get there before nine o'clock,\" she answered.",
          "[ + that ] She answered that she wouldn't be able to come before nine o'clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be called:",
        "examples": [
          "Does anyone here answer to the name of Wallis?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open the door to someone or pick up the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone's at the door - would you answer it, please?",
          "I phoned last night but nobody answered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be suitable for and satisfy someone's needs:",
        "examples": [
          "He showed me some software that answered my requirements exactly.",
          "I've got some furniture in the attic that I think might answer your needs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to match a description; to be the same as or similar to a person or thing that has been described:",
        "examples": [
          "We had an anonymous tip-off about a man answering your description."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something said or written in reaction to a question or statement:",
        "examples": [
          "If you are asking me if I want to go into business with you, the answer is no.",
          "I called several times, but there was no answer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An answer is also a reaction to a question asked as part of a test:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I got most of the answers right on the exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solution to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no easy answer to the problem."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small insect that lives under the ground in large and well-organized social groups",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a person or thing) performing or causing the stated action:",
        "examples": [
          "assistant",
          "participant",
          "disinfectant",
          "an expectant look",
          "a defiant child"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small insect that lives in large and highly organized social groups",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "antagonist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is strongly opposed to something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The antagonists in this dispute are quite unwilling to compromise.",
          "He sued several of his antagonists for libel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a muscle that performs the opposite action to another muscle, for example making a movement slower or returning the body to its original position",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that stops or reduces a change or reaction in the body:",
        "examples": [
          "a seratonin antagonist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who opposes or disagrees with another",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "antagonize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone dislike you or feel opposed to you:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a very delicate situation and I've no wish to antagonize him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to anger someone enough to dislike and oppose you:",
        "examples": [
          "The company doesn’t want to antagonize one of its biggest oil suppliers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "antarctic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the very cold area around the South Pole that includes Antarctica and the surrounding seas:",
        "examples": [
          "The protection of the Antarctic from commercial exploitation is an important goal of environmentalists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to Antarctica or the Antarctic:",
        "examples": [
          "the Antarctic Ocean/Circle/Zone",
          "an Antarctic explorer/expedition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the very cold area around the South Pole that includes Antarctica and the surrounding seas",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "antarctica": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the continent around the South Pole",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ante": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that each person must risk in order to be part of a game that involves gambling:",
        "examples": [
          "a $30 ante"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "before or in front of:",
        "examples": [
          "antedate",
          "antenatal",
          "anteroom"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that each person must risk in order to be part of a game, or the price of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that each person must risk in order to be part of a game:",
        "examples": [
          "a $30 ante"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase your demands or the risks in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The question for both sides is how far to up the ante.",
          "Lenders continue to up the ante with generous new rates, bonuses, and introductory offers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "antechamber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "antelope": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mammal like a deer with horns and long, thin legs that allow it to run very fast:",
        "examples": [
          "herd of antelope a herd of antelope stampeded down the valley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large animal that looks like a deer, with wide branching horns",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "antenna": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of a pair of long, thin organs that are found on the heads of insects and crustaceans (= animals with hard outer shells) and are used to feel with",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the natural ability to notice things and understand their importance:",
        "examples": [
          "Her finely-tuned political antennae helped her to sense problems that less experienced politicians might not detect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two long, thin parts attached to the head of an insect that it uses to know what is around it:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. Her political antennae helped her answer questions without offending anyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure made of metal rods or wires, often positioned on top of a building or vehicle, that receives or sends radio or television signals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "antennae": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "antennas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of a pair of long, thin organs that are found on the heads of insects and crustaceans (= animals with hard outer shells) and are used to feel with",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the natural ability to notice things and understand their importance:",
        "examples": [
          "Her finely-tuned political antennae helped her to sense problems that less experienced politicians might not detect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two long, thin parts attached to the head of an insect that it uses to know what is around it:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. Her political antennae helped her answer questions without offending anyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure made of metal rods or wires, often positioned on top of a building or vehicle, that receives or sends radio or television signals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "anterior": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "positioned at or towards the front:",
        "examples": [
          "Specimens for examination were taken from the anterior side of the left ventricle from each heart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "earlier in time",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "anthem": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a song that has special importance for a particular group of people, an organization, or a country, often sung on a special occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "The national anthems of the teams are played at the beginning of international football matches.",
          "John Lennon's \"Imagine\" has become the anthem of peace-lovers all over the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a religious song sung by a choir with organ music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a song that has special importance for a particular group of people or country, often sung on special occasions",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "anthrax": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disease that causes fever, swelling, and often death in animals, especially sheep and cattle (= male and female cows), and can be passed on to humans",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disease of cattle and sheep that can also cause humans to become ill or die:",
        "examples": [
          "Humans can contract anthrax by handling products from infected animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Anthrax is also the type of bacteria that causes the disease.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "anthropologist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who scientifically studies humans and their customs, beliefs, and relationships",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is an expert in anthropology",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "anthropology": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the study of the human race, its culture and society, and its physical development",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of the human race, its culture and society, and its physical development",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "anti": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "opposed to or against a particular thing or person:",
        "examples": [
          "We've received a lot of anti letters about that newspaper article.",
          "Just because I won't join you, it doesn't mean that I'm anti you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is opposed to something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "So what do you think about smoking in public places - are you a pro or an anti (= do you support or oppose it)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "opposed to or against",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "opposite of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "preventing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "opposed to or against:",
        "examples": [
          "antienvironmentalist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "opposed to or against something:",
        "examples": [
          "Even anti-regulatory governments can no longer entirely ignore environmental violations.",
          "an anti-establishment, rebellious ideology",
          "an antiwar demonstration"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "antibiotic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medicine or chemical that can destroy harmful bacteria in the body or limit their growth:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm taking antibiotics for a throat infection.",
          "a one-month course of antibiotics",
          "Some types of antibiotic are used to promote growth in farm animals.",
          "He's on antibiotics for an ear infection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medicine or chemical that can destroy harmful bacteria in the body or limit their growth:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m taking an antibiotic for a throat infection."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "antibiotics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medicine or chemical that can destroy harmful bacteria in the body or limit their growth:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm taking antibiotics for a throat infection.",
          "a one-month course of antibiotics",
          "Some types of antibiotic are used to promote growth in farm animals.",
          "He's on antibiotics for an ear infection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medicine or chemical that can destroy harmful bacteria in the body or limit their growth:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m taking an antibiotic for a throat infection."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "antichrist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is believed to be an enemy of Jesus Christ or of the Christian religion:",
        "examples": [
          "They claim that those who act against the Church are antichrists and heathens.",
          "He writes that one way of discerning an anti-christ is by asking whether he believes in Jesus Christ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the title of a person who some people believe to be the main enemy of Jesus Christ, and who they expect to appear before the end of the world:",
        "examples": [
          "The painting shows the Antichrist preaching, with a devil whispering in his ear.",
          "They believed that the anti-Christ would hold sway on Earth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing who is morally very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "He was not the antichrist or a criminal, just an opportunist.",
          "She has been attacked online as an antichrist.",
          "\"As far as I'm concerned,\" he said, \"social media is the Antichrist.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anticipate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to imagine or expect that something will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "We don't anticipate any trouble.",
          "We had one or two difficulties along the way that we didn't anticipate.",
          "Are you anticipating a lot of people at the party tonight?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] They anticipate having several applicants for the job.",
          "[ + that ] They anticipate that they will have several applicants for the job",
          "[ + question word ] At this stage we can't really anticipate what will happen.",
          "The anticipated inflation figure is lower than last month's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take action in preparation for something that you think will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "It's always best to anticipate a problem before it arises.",
          "The army anticipated (= took action in preparation for) the explosion by evacuating the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine or expect that something will happen, sometimes taking action in preparation for it:",
        "examples": [
          "No job cuts are anticipated under the new ownership.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] I don’t anticipate (that) we’ll solve all our problems with one meeting.",
          "We anticipate criticism but plan to go ahead anyway.",
          "[ + question word ] At this stage we can’t anticipate what will happen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine or expect that something will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "anticipate problems/difficulties It's always best to anticipate problems before they arise.",
          "The anticipated inflation figure is lower than last month's.",
          "anticipate that They anticipate that their lawyers will appeal the decision, though that process could take at least nine months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anticipated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine or expect that something will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "We don't anticipate any trouble.",
          "We had one or two difficulties along the way that we didn't anticipate.",
          "Are you anticipating a lot of people at the party tonight?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] They anticipate having several applicants for the job.",
          "[ + that ] They anticipate that they will have several applicants for the job",
          "[ + question word ] At this stage we can't really anticipate what will happen.",
          "The anticipated inflation figure is lower than last month's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take action in preparation for something that you think will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "It's always best to anticipate a problem before it arises.",
          "The army anticipated (= took action in preparation for) the explosion by evacuating the town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anticipating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine or expect that something will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "We don't anticipate any trouble.",
          "We had one or two difficulties along the way that we didn't anticipate.",
          "Are you anticipating a lot of people at the party tonight?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] They anticipate having several applicants for the job.",
          "[ + that ] They anticipate that they will have several applicants for the job",
          "[ + question word ] At this stage we can't really anticipate what will happen.",
          "The anticipated inflation figure is lower than last month's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take action in preparation for something that you think will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "It's always best to anticipate a problem before it arises.",
          "The army anticipated (= took action in preparation for) the explosion by evacuating the town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anticipation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future:",
        "examples": [
          "As with most pleasures, it's not so much the experience itself as the anticipation that is enjoyable.",
          "The postponement of the film's sequel has held cinemagoers in eager anticipation for several months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in preparation for something happening:",
        "examples": [
          "She's even decorated the spare room in anticipation of your visit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Anticipation is also a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future:",
        "examples": [
          "Skiers look forward to the first snow of winter with eager anticipation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "antics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "funny, silly, or strange behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "But the rock star, whose stage antics used to include smashing guitars, is older and wiser now.",
          "The crowds were once again entertained by the number-one tennis player's antics on and off the court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "amusing, silly, or strange behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "The antics of the clowns amused the children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "antidepressants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug used to reduce feelings of sadness and worry:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been on antidepressants ever since her husband died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An anti-depressant drug is one that is used to reduce feelings of sadness and worry:",
        "examples": [
          "antidepressant drugs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of medicine that is used to reduce feelings of being unhappy and without hope",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "antidote": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical, especially a drug, that limits the effects of a poison:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales of nerve gas antidotes increased dramatically before the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of preventing or acting against something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Regular exercise is the best antidote to tiredness and depression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical, esp. a drug, that acts against the bad effects of a poison to limit the harm it can do:",
        "examples": [
          "an antidote for snake venom"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. An antidote is also a way of preventing or acting against something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Exercise can be an antidote to depression."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "antigua": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country formed by three islands in the Caribbean",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "antihistamine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of drug that is used to treat medical conditions caused by an extreme reaction to particular substances:",
        "examples": [
          "Antihistamine is often used to treat hay fever and insect bites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug taken to limit the bad effect of the body’s reaction to some substances:",
        "examples": [
          "I took an antihistamine for my runny nose."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "antipathy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of strong dislike, opposition, or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite the deep antipathies between them, the two sides have managed to negotiate an agreement.",
          "Declarations of racial antipathy against ethnic minorities will not be tolerated.",
          "He is a private man with a deep antipathyto/towards the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong dislike or opposition:",
        "examples": [
          "His letters show a deep and intense antipathy toward workers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "antiquated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "old-fashioned or unsuitable for modern society:",
        "examples": [
          "It will take many years to modernize these antiquated industries.",
          "Compared with modern satellite dishes, ordinary TV aerials look positively antiquated.",
          "antiquated ideas/attitudes/values",
          "antiquated laws/machinery/technology"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old-fashioned or unsuitable for modern society:",
        "examples": [
          "antiquated ideas/technology"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "antique": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something made in an earlier period that is collected and considered to have value because it is beautiful, rare, old, or of high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't give away Granny's old bookcase - it's a valuable antique.",
          "My mother collects antiques."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something very old or old-fashioned:",
        "examples": [
          "These kids make me feel like an antique.",
          "This is a recipe from my childhood, which I guess makes it an antique."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made in an earlier period and considered to have value because of being beautiful, rare, old, or of high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "antique silver/jewellery/lace/furniture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trading or relating to antiques:",
        "examples": [
          "an antique dealer",
          "antique shops/markets/fairs/auctions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very old or old-fashioned:",
        "examples": [
          "I just can't let go of the antique idea of reading actual books.",
          "This quaint love story seems almost absurdly antique now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something made in an earlier period and valued because it is old, rare, or of high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "He sold antiques for a while."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "antiques": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something made in an earlier period that is collected and considered to have value because it is beautiful, rare, old, or of high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't give away Granny's old bookcase - it's a valuable antique.",
          "My mother collects antiques."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something very old or old-fashioned:",
        "examples": [
          "These kids make me feel like an antique.",
          "This is a recipe from my childhood, which I guess makes it an antique."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made in an earlier period and considered to have value because of being beautiful, rare, old, or of high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "antique silver/jewellery/lace/furniture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trading or relating to antiques:",
        "examples": [
          "an antique dealer",
          "antique shops/markets/fairs/auctions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very old or old-fashioned:",
        "examples": [
          "I just can't let go of the antique idea of reading actual books.",
          "This quaint love story seems almost absurdly antique now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something made in an earlier period and valued because it is old, rare, or of high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "He sold antiques for a while."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "antiquities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the distant past (= a long time ago), especially before the sixth century:",
        "examples": [
          "Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes since antiquity.",
          "Before creating this sculpture, she studied all the masterpieces of classical antiquity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that was created a very long time ago:",
        "examples": [
          "Under Greek law, all antiquities that are discovered in Greece belong to the government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the past, esp. before the Middle Ages (= before the sixth century), or something of great age:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We spent some time in the museum looking at Roman antiquities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "antiseptic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical used for preventing infection in an injury, especially by killing bacteria:",
        "examples": [
          "Antiseptic is used to sterilize the skin before giving an injection.",
          "Many of the ingredients for antiseptics come from the rainforests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely free from infection:",
        "examples": [
          "In the 1870s and 1880s, doctors began to follow the principles of antiseptic surgery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too clean and showing no imagination and character:",
        "examples": [
          "There's an antiseptic feeling to the new town centre, with its covered shopping mall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical used to prevent infection from an injury, esp. by killing bacteria",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "antisocial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "harmful to society:",
        "examples": [
          "antisocial behaviour",
          "Increasingly, smoking is regarded as an antisocial habit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "often avoiding spending time with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope they won't think I'm antisocial if I don't join them in the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "harmful to society:",
        "examples": [
          "Some critics argued that movies caused antisocial behavior."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Antisocial also means not wanting to spend time with or be friendly with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don’t hang out with your friends, they’ll consider you weird and antisocial."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "antithesis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the exact opposite:",
        "examples": [
          "She is slim and shy - the very antithesis of her sister.",
          "He is the exact antithesis of what I find attractive in men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difference or opposition between two things:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks to the collapse of communism the political antithesis between Left and Right is less important."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the exact opposite, or opposition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The relaxed company management is the antithesis of a formal bureaucracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In formal argument, the antithesis is the opposite of the thesis (= the main idea).",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "antlers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the pair of horns that grow from the head of the male of some animals, such as deer, and that look like branches",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small insect that lives under the ground in large and well-organized social groups",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a person or thing) performing or causing the stated action:",
        "examples": [
          "assistant",
          "participant",
          "disinfectant",
          "an expectant look",
          "a defiant child"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small insect that lives in large and highly organized social groups",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "anus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the opening at the end of the alimentary canal through which solid waste leaves the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opening at the end of the intestines (= tube in the body in which food is digested) through which solid excrement leaves the body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "anvil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a heavy block of iron on which heated pieces of metal are made into a particular shape with a hammer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the small bones of the ear",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "anxieties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school.",
          "That explains his anxiety over his health.",
          "Her son is a source of considerable anxiety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes a feeling of fear and worry:",
        "examples": [
          "job anxieties"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "eagerness to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Peter's leaving at the end of this week - hence his anxiety to get his work finished."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical condition in which you always feel frightened and worried:",
        "examples": [
          "He has helped patients suffering from anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.",
          "an anxiety disorder/attack"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an uncomfortable feeling of worry about something that is happening or might happen, or a cause of this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] For many children, every new school year causes anxiety.",
          "[ C ] Don’t you have any fears or anxieties about middle age?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anxiety": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school.",
          "That explains his anxiety over his health.",
          "Her son is a source of considerable anxiety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes a feeling of fear and worry:",
        "examples": [
          "job anxieties"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "eagerness to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Peter's leaving at the end of this week - hence his anxiety to get his work finished."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical condition in which you always feel frightened and worried:",
        "examples": [
          "He has helped patients suffering from anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.",
          "an anxiety disorder/attack"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an uncomfortable feeling of worry about something that is happening or might happen, or a cause of this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] For many children, every new school year causes anxiety.",
          "[ C ] Don’t you have any fears or anxieties about middle age?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anxious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "worried and nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother always gets a bit anxious if we don't arrive when we say we will.",
          "I saw my sister's anxious face at the window.",
          "The drought has made farmers anxious about the harvest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "eager to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Developing countries that are anxious for hard currency can rarely afford to protect the environment.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'm anxious to get home to open my presents.",
          "[ + that ] I'm anxious that we get there on time because I don't think there'll be many seats left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wanting very much for something to happen; eager:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I’ve been anxious to meet you.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It was getting late, and I was anxious to get home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anxiously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows you are worried or nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "We waited anxiously by the phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows you are eager to get or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Tomorrow the children will receive their anxiously awaited presents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anyhow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "without care or interest or in an untidy way:",
        "examples": [
          "He looked a complete mess - dressed anyhow with his hair sticking up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anyway:",
        "examples": [
          "Anyhow, I didn’t ask you to come here to talk about your business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anyplace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "anywhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh just put it anyplace - it doesn't matter where."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anywhere:",
        "examples": [
          "There wasn’t anyplace to pull off the road if your car broke down."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "anyways": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "anywhere": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in, to, or at any place:",
        "examples": [
          "You won't find a better plumber anywhere in England.",
          "Go anywhere in the world and you'll find some sort of hamburger restaurant.",
          "I was wondering if there was anywhere I could go to get this repaired.",
          "There are quite a few words that they use in that part of the country that you don't hear anywhere else.",
          "They live in some tiny little village miles from anywhere (= a very long way from any towns)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in questions or negatives to mean \"a place\":",
        "examples": [
          "I can't find my keys anywhere.",
          "Is there anywhere in particular you wanted to go to eat tonight?",
          "Did you go anywhere interesting this summer?",
          "Is there anywhere to eat around here?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that a number or amount is in a certain range but that you cannot say exactly what it is:",
        "examples": [
          "He charges anywhere from $20 to $50 for a haircut.",
          "As a teacher you could expect to be paid anywhere (= any amount) between £25 and £50 per hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in, to, or at any place whatever or (esp. in negative statements and questions) a place, but without saying which place:",
        "examples": [
          "I can’t find my scarf anywhere.",
          "There are plants in this desert that you won’t find anywhere else.",
          "There are no reserved seats – just sit anywhere you like."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Anywhere also means within the range of or approximately:",
        "examples": [
          "The turkey can weigh anywhere from ten to twenty pounds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aorta": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the main artery (= thick tube carrying blood from the heart) that takes blood to the other parts of the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main artery (= large tube carrying blood from the heart) which takes blood to the other parts of the body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "apache": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a tribe (= group) of Native Americans living mainly in the southwestern part of the United States:",
        "examples": [
          "His grandfather was jailed for protesting against the US government's efforts to remove Apaches from their tribal lands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the Apache tribe (= group) of Native Americans living mainly in the southwestern part of the United States:",
        "examples": [
          "Apache warriors"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apaches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a tribe (= group) of Native Americans living mainly in the southwestern part of the United States:",
        "examples": [
          "His grandfather was jailed for protesting against the US government's efforts to remove Apaches from their tribal lands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the Apache tribe (= group) of Native Americans living mainly in the southwestern part of the United States:",
        "examples": [
          "Apache warriors"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apart": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "separated by a distance or by time:",
        "examples": [
          "Stand with your feet wide apart.",
          "How far apart should the speakers be?",
          "We were asked to stand in two lines three metres apart.",
          "The two lines of children moved slowly apart.",
          "The garage, large enough for two cars, is set apart from (= not joined to) the house.",
          "I forget the exact age difference between Mark and his brother - they're two or three years apart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "into smaller pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "My jacket is so old it's falling apart.",
          "I took the motor apart (= separated it into pieces) to see how it worked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "except for or not considering:",
        "examples": [
          "He works until nine o'clock every evening, and that's quite apart from the work he does over the weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "living or staying in a different place from the person that you are married to or have a close relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "When you're apart you rely so heavily on the phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "separated by a distance:",
        "examples": [
          "Stand with your feet wide apart and bend from the waist.",
          "How far apart should I put my stereo speakers?",
          "We both travel a lot, but when we’re apart we keep in touch by phone.",
          "fig. The strike continued, and both sides remained very far apart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a machine) Apart can also mean separated into its parts:",
        "examples": [
          "He had to take the hot-water pump apart to repair it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Apart can also mean separated in time:",
        "examples": [
          "Our two kids were born just eighteen months apart."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apartheid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the past in South Africa, a system under which people of different races were kept separate by law, and white people were given more political rights and educational and other advantages:",
        "examples": [
          "South Africa finally began to dismantle (= end) apartheid.",
          "Archbishop Tutu said that when South Africans were fighting apartheid, they were supported by people worldwide.",
          "He was an important leader in the struggle against the apartheid regime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of keeping groups of people separate and treating them differently, especially when this results in disadvantage for one group:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a long-time critic of what she calls \"gender apartheid\" in her country.",
          "Opponents of special schools see them as educational apartheid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) a political system in South Africa that legally separated people of different races",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "apartment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of rooms for living in, especially on one floor of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll give you the keys to my apartment.",
          "They have six luxury apartments for sale.",
          "a holiday apartment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of large rooms with expensive furniture and decoration in, for example, a public building or castle:",
        "examples": [
          "The Royal Apartments are open to the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of rooms for living in that includes a kitchen and a bathroom:",
        "examples": [
          "They lived in a six-room apartment on the eighth floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An apartment is also an apartment building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of rooms for living in that are part of a larger building and are usually all on one floor:",
        "examples": [
          "He rents an apartment near his workplace.",
          "a one-bedroom/two-bedroom apartment",
          "an apartment block/building/complex"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apartments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of large rooms with expensive furniture and decoration in, for example, a public building or castle:",
        "examples": [
          "The Royal Apartments are open to the public.",
          "There was dancing and music in the state apartments.",
          "The princess had apartments in Kensington Palace.",
          "She believed that her Kensington Palace apartments had been bugged.",
          "He currently occupies grand apartments within the castle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apathy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that shows no interest or energy and shows that someone is unwilling to take action, especially over something important:",
        "examples": [
          "widespread apathy among students",
          "voter apathy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lack of interest, or the attitude of not caring resulting from it:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a growing sense of apathy among teens and a feeling that there are no opportunities, he said."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ape": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal like a large monkey with no tail, that uses its arms to move through trees:",
        "examples": [
          "Chimpanzees and gorillas are both apes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy something or someone badly and unsuccessfully:",
        "examples": [
          "He called the new building unoriginal and said that it merely aped the classical traditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mammal that has long arms and no tail or a short tail and that is related to monkeys:",
        "examples": [
          "Chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans are all apes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Because of snob appeal, high-priced American clothing stores ape British usage and call suspenders \"braces.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aperture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small and often narrow opening, especially one that allows light into a camera",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small and often narrow opening, esp. one that allows light into a camera",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "apes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal like a large monkey with no tail, that uses its arms to move through trees:",
        "examples": [
          "Chimpanzees and gorillas are both apes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy something or someone badly and unsuccessfully:",
        "examples": [
          "He called the new building unoriginal and said that it merely aped the classical traditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mammal that has long arms and no tail or a short tail and that is related to monkeys:",
        "examples": [
          "Chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans are all apes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Because of snob appeal, high-priced American clothing stores ape British usage and call suspenders \"braces.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apex": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the highest point or top of a shape or object:",
        "examples": [
          "apex of the apex of a triangle/pyramid"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest point or most successful part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "apex of He reached the apex of his career during that period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pointed end of an organ:",
        "examples": [
          "A chest x-ray showed an abnormality in the left lung apex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the highest and most powerful position within a structure consisting of similar organizations that are all linked but have different levels of power:",
        "examples": [
          "The apex court struck down the government's decision.",
          "The activities of microfinance institutions must be effectively supervised by the apex bank (= the bank that lends money to other banks, who lend it to organizations, or people).",
          "Central banks are apex financial institutions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Advance Purchase Excursion: a system of cheap travel tickets that must be bought a particular number of days before travelling:",
        "examples": [
          "an Apex fare"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest point or top of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the apex of a pyramid",
          "He reached the apex of his career during that period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a train or plane ticket that is cheaper than the usual price because you buy it several days or weeks before you travel:",
        "examples": [
          "First Great Western's cheapest fare, an Apex, must be booked at least a week before travel.",
          "an Apex ticket/fare"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aphrodisiac": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something, usually a drug or food, that is believed to cause sexual desire in people:",
        "examples": [
          "Are oysters really an aphrodisiac?",
          "They say that power is an aphrodisiac."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to an aphrodisiac:",
        "examples": [
          "the aphrodisiac properties of champagne"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aphrodite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Greek mythology (= ancient stories), the goddess (= female god) of beauty and love:",
        "examples": [
          "a statue of Aphrodite"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apiece": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "each:",
        "examples": [
          "In good condition, dolls from this period sell for £500 apiece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "each:",
        "examples": [
          "In good condition, dolls from this period sell for $500 apiece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "each:",
        "examples": [
          "They got just 35 shares apiece.",
          "The contracts were valued at $300,000 to $400,000 apiece."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apnea": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "apocalypse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very serious event resulting in great destruction and change:",
        "examples": [
          "The book offers a vision of the future in which there is a great nuclear apocalypse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the Bible, the total destruction and end of the world",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event resulting in great destruction and violent change:",
        "examples": [
          "Nobody was artistically better prepared to deal with the watery apocalypse that followed Hurricane Katrina than this 75-year-old man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the Bible, the Apocalypse is the total destruction of the world.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "apocalyptic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing or describing the total destruction and end of the world, or extremely bad future events:",
        "examples": [
          "apocalyptic vision apocalyptic visions of a nuclear confrontation",
          "apocalyptic warnings about our destruction of the environment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apollo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Greek mythology (= ancient stories), a god who is connected with many things including music, poetry, medicine, and the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "a bronze statue of Apollo"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apologetic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing that you feel sorry about having caused someone problems or unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "She was so apologetic about forgetting my birthday it was almost embarrassing.",
          "I hope he was suitably apologetic for breaking your glasses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing regret about having caused someone inconvenience or unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "He was apologetic for not returning my call."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apologies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a message politely telling someone that you cannot be present at their meeting or party:",
        "examples": [
          "The vice chair has sent his apologies - he's abroad at present.",
          "Apologies were received from Phil Baker and Mark Johnson.",
          "Before we start the meeting, do we have any apologies?",
          "I'm afraid I'm going to have to give my apologies for the meeting tomorrow night.",
          "I've had apologies from Amy Smith and Rod Hepburn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apologise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that has caused problems or unhappiness for them:",
        "examples": [
          "I must apologize to Isobel for my lateness.",
          "Trains may be subject to delay - we apologize for any inconvenience caused.",
          "She apologized profusely for having to leave at 3.30 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone that you are sorry for something that has caused inconvenience or unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "She apologized for her husband’s rudeness.",
          "If I offended you, I apologize.",
          "He said he had nothing to apologize for."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apologize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that has caused problems or unhappiness for them:",
        "examples": [
          "I must apologize to Isobel for my lateness.",
          "Trains may be subject to delay - we apologize for any inconvenience caused.",
          "She apologized profusely for having to leave at 3.30 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone that you are sorry for something that has caused inconvenience or unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "She apologized for her husband’s rudeness.",
          "If I offended you, I apologize.",
          "He said he had nothing to apologize for."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apologized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that has caused problems or unhappiness for them:",
        "examples": [
          "I must apologize to Isobel for my lateness.",
          "Trains may be subject to delay - we apologize for any inconvenience caused.",
          "She apologized profusely for having to leave at 3.30 p.m."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apologizes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that has caused problems or unhappiness for them:",
        "examples": [
          "I must apologize to Isobel for my lateness.",
          "Trains may be subject to delay - we apologize for any inconvenience caused.",
          "She apologized profusely for having to leave at 3.30 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone that you are sorry for something that has caused inconvenience or unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "She apologized for her husband’s rudeness.",
          "If I offended you, I apologize.",
          "He said he had nothing to apologize for."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apologizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that has caused problems or unhappiness for them:",
        "examples": [
          "I must apologize to Isobel for my lateness.",
          "Trains may be subject to delay - we apologize for any inconvenience caused.",
          "She apologized profusely for having to leave at 3.30 p.m."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apology": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act of saying that you are sorry for something wrong you have done:",
        "examples": [
          "I have an apology to make to you - I'm afraid I opened your letter by mistake.",
          "He's demanding a full apology from the newspaper for making untrue allegations about his personal life.",
          "\"Was he at all sorry for what he'd done?\" \"Oh he was full of apologies (= extremely sorry).\"",
          "She complained to the company and they sent her a written apology.",
          "I owe you an apology - I'm afraid I forgot to send that report.",
          "a letter of apology"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message politely telling someone that you cannot be present at their meeting or party:",
        "examples": [
          "The vice chair has sent his apologies - he's abroad at present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal explanation or defence of a belief or system, especially one that is unpopular",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of saying that you are sorry:",
        "examples": [
          "I have an apology to make to you – I opened your letter by mistake.",
          "He owes me an apology (= He should say he is sorry).",
          "My apologies (= I am sorry) for not writing you sooner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of saying sorry or a message that says sorry:",
        "examples": [
          "An apology and a refund are being sent to the customer.",
          "issue/make an apology The hotel has issued an apology for its mistake.",
          "a letter of apology",
          "formal Please accept my apologies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of telling the person in charge of a meeting that you are not able to come, or the list of people who have done this:",
        "examples": [
          "Ms Kamen sends her apologies.",
          "First on the agenda we have apologies, then the treasurer's report."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apostle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who strongly supports a particular belief or political movement:",
        "examples": [
          "an apostle of world peace/liberty"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of early Christians who travelled to different places telling people about Jesus Christ:",
        "examples": [
          "Pentecost is the day the Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the twelve men whom Jesus Christ chose to teach other people about Christianity, or someone who strongly supports a particular belief or political movement",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "apostles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the group of early Christians who travelled to different places telling people about Jesus Christ:",
        "examples": [
          "Pentecost is the day the Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles.",
          "The Apostles established churches in different communities.",
          "The Apostles learned directly from Jesus himself.",
          "The stained glass windows show images of Jesus and the Apostles.",
          "He considered Judas to be the most interesting of the Apostles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apostrophe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the symbol ’ used in writing to show when a letter or a number has been left out, as in I'm (= I am) or '85 (= 1985), or that is used before or after s to show possession, as in Helen's house or babies' hands:",
        "examples": [
          "\"It's\" with an apostrophe means \"it is\" or \"it has\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sometimes used before s to show the plural of a number or a letter:",
        "examples": [
          "There are two p's in \"supper\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark (’) used in writing to show that a letter or a number has been omitted, or before or after s to show possession",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "appalachian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "from or relating to the mountain region of Appalachia in the eastern United States, that includes parts of many different states and that is regarded as having its own culture:",
        "examples": [
          "I am Appalachian and bean soup was a staple food in our family.",
          "His family has worked in the Appalachian coal industry for generations.",
          "She is fascinated by the links between traditional Appalachian music and the folk songs of Ireland and Scotland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who comes from the mountain region of Appalachia in the eastern United States, that includes parts of many different states and that is regarded as having its own culture:",
        "examples": [
          "They used to use the term \"Highlander\" to refer to an Appalachian.",
          "How do you consider Appalachians or mountain people different from rural Southerners in general?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appalled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having strong feelings of shock or disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "an appalled silence/fascination",
          "I am absolutely appalled by/at the state of our cities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appalling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "appalling weather",
          "The drive home was appalling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shocking and very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "appalling injuries",
          "Prisoners were kept in the most appalling conditions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apparatus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of equipment or tools or a machine that is used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a piece of apparatus",
          "The divers checked their breathing apparatus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization or system, especially a political one:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole apparatus of communism was already falling apart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of equipment, tools, or a machine that is used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The garage had an apparatus to lift cars up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Technology has moved so fast, the old regulatory apparatus can’t be made to apply to the Internet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apparel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "clothes of a particular type when they are being sold in a shop:",
        "examples": [
          "sports apparel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes, esp. of a special type:",
        "examples": [
          "children’s/women’s apparel",
          "riding/sports apparel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "The store specializes in plus-size apparel.",
          "an apparel company/manufacturer/retailer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apparent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be seen or understood:",
        "examples": [
          "Her unhappiness was apparent to everyone.",
          "[ + that ] It was becoming increasingly apparent that he could no longer take care of himself.",
          "I was on the metro this morning when, for no apparent reason, the man opposite me suddenly screamed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "seeming to exist or be true:",
        "examples": [
          "There are one or two apparent discrepancies between the two reports.",
          "She has this apparent innocence which, I suspect, she uses to her advantage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be seen or understood:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] It was becoming increasingly apparent that he could no longer look after himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Apparent also means seeming to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "The apparent cause of death was drowning, but further tests were needed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apparently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to say you have read or been told something although you are not certain it is true:",
        "examples": [
          "Apparently it's going to rain today.",
          "Apparently he's had enough of England and is going back to Australia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when the real situation is different from what you thought it was:",
        "examples": [
          "You know I told you Alice's party was on the 13th? Well I saw her last night and apparently it's on the 14th.",
          "She looks about ten, but apparently she's 14.",
          "I thought they were married but apparently not (= they are not married)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something seems to be true, although it is not certain:",
        "examples": [
          "An 80-year-old woman was badly hurt in what the police describe as an apparently motiveless attack (= an attack for no apparent reason)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "according to what seems to be true or what is likely, based on what you know:",
        "examples": [
          "The computer trouble was apparently caused by a programming error."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apparition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the spirit of a dead person appearing in a form that can be seen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you believe, imagine, or dream you see, esp. the form of a person; ghost",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "apparitions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the spirit of a dead person appearing in a form that can be seen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you believe, imagine, or dream you see, esp. the form of a person; ghost",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "appeal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a request to the public for money, information, or help:",
        "examples": [
          "They're launching (= starting) an appeal to raise money for famine victims.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The police have issued an appeal to the public to stay away from the area over the weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request made to a court of law or to someone in authority to change a previous decision:",
        "examples": [
          "lodge an appeal She has lodged (= made) an appeal against the severity of the fine.",
          "He won his appeal and the sentence was halved.",
          "The appeal was rejected by the High Court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request made to a person who is in charge of a sports game to make or change a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "The referee did not see the incident and turned down the loud appeal for a penalty.",
          "After an appeal, the runner was eventually called out for failing to touch third base.",
          "The bowler bellowed an appeal for lbw but the umpire just shook his head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality in someone or something that makes him, her, or it attractive or interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "lose appeal This used to be a marvellous hotel, but it has lost its appeal in recent years.",
          "sex appeal The actor has a lot of sex appeal.",
          "wide appeal Spielberg's movies have a wide appeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a serious or formal request, especially to the public, for money, information, or help:",
        "examples": [
          "They're appealing for clothes and blankets to send to the devastated region.",
          "The police are appealing to the public for any information about the missing girl.",
          "I tried to appeal to (= ask for support based on) his sense of loyalty, stressing how good the company had been to him.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Church leaders have appealed to the government to halt the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to request a higher court of law to consider again a decision made by a lower court, especially in order to reduce or prevent a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "The teenager has been given leave (= allowed) by the High Court to appeal against her two-year sentence.",
          "They're appealing to the court to reduce the sentence to a fine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally request that a legal or official decision be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "The parents appealed against the school's decision not to admit the child.",
          "The players appealed to the referee for a free kick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to interest or attract someone:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a programme designed to appeal mainly to 16 to 25-year-olds.",
          "I think what appeals to me about his painting is his use of colour.",
          "UK I haven't been skiing - it's never really appealed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be interesting or attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Such music managed to appeal to the tastes of both young and old."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to request formally that a decision, esp. a legal or official one, be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The verdict was appealed to a higher court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a serious or formal request for help, esp. in an emergency:",
        "examples": [
          "Blood supplies are running low, and the Red Cross is appealing for blood donations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being interesting or attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Eating out has lost much of its appeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal request that a decision, esp. a legal or official one, be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The decision was reversed on appeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious or formal request for help, esp. in a public emergency:",
        "examples": [
          "Many charities issued an appeal for contributions to help victims of the earthquake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request to a law court or other official organization to change a previous decision:",
        "examples": [
          "lodge/launch/make an appeal He has 28 days to lodge an appeal in the High Court.",
          "an appeal against sth Her appeal against the dismissal was rejected.",
          "We feel we have plenty of grounds for appeal.",
          "an employment/income tax appeal",
          "an appeal hearing/tribunal",
          "the appeals procedure/process"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request for something, especially money, information, or help:",
        "examples": [
          "launch/make an appeal The Red Cross launched an appeal after a huge earthquake hit Haiti.",
          "an appeal for sth The Society made an appeal for funds to purchase the building and grounds.",
          "The development and modernization work is being funded from a successful capital appeal launched last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality that makes people like something or want to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "A well-chosen set of photographs gives the book added appeal.",
          "market/customer appeal The products have all been researched and tested for market appeal.",
          "have wide/broad/universal appeal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask a higher law court to consider again a decision made by a lower court, especially in order to reduce or prevent a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "appeal to sth They're appealing to the High Court to reduce the fine.",
          "appeal against sth The trust appealed against the injunction, but a High Court has yet to rule.",
          "appeal a decision/ruling/verdict"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally ask for an official decision to be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "appeal to sth Any woman who believes she is the subject of discrimination over pension rights can appeal to an industrial tribunal.",
          "appeal against sth A group of radio stations is to appeal against the decision to charge huge royalties for internet radio.",
          "Our formal complaints system sets out clearly how to make complaints and how you can appeal decisions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask the public for something such as money, information, or help:",
        "examples": [
          "appeal for sth How could we appeal for more resources?",
          "appeal to sb for sth We are appealing to the public for information.",
          "appeal for/to sb to do sth Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to interest or attract someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Our partner company has local knowledge and will know which products appeal.",
          "appeal to sb The new phone is designed to appeal to consumers who find normal phone tariffs confusing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appealed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle, past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a serious or formal request, especially to the public, for money, information, or help:",
        "examples": [
          "They're appealing for clothes and blankets to send to the devastated region.",
          "The police are appealing to the public for any information about the missing girl.",
          "I tried to appeal to (= ask for support based on) his sense of loyalty, stressing how good the company had been to him.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Church leaders have appealed to the government to halt the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to request a higher court of law to consider again a decision made by a lower court, especially in order to reduce or prevent a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "The teenager has been given leave (= allowed) by the High Court to appeal against her two-year sentence.",
          "They're appealing to the court to reduce the sentence to a fine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally request that a legal or official decision be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "The parents appealed against the school's decision not to admit the child.",
          "The players appealed to the referee for a free kick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to interest or attract someone:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a programme designed to appeal mainly to 16 to 25-year-olds.",
          "I think what appeals to me about his painting is his use of colour.",
          "UK I haven't been skiing - it's never really appealed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appealing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "attractive or interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "The idea of not having to get up early every morning is rather appealing (to me).",
          "He had a nice smile and an appealing personality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing that you want people to help or protect you:",
        "examples": [
          "a little dog with appealing big brown eyes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "interesting and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "The package describing European tours certainly made them seem appealing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appeals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a request to the public for money, information, or help:",
        "examples": [
          "They're launching (= starting) an appeal to raise money for famine victims.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The police have issued an appeal to the public to stay away from the area over the weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request made to a court of law or to someone in authority to change a previous decision:",
        "examples": [
          "lodge an appeal She has lodged (= made) an appeal against the severity of the fine.",
          "He won his appeal and the sentence was halved.",
          "The appeal was rejected by the High Court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request made to a person who is in charge of a sports game to make or change a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "The referee did not see the incident and turned down the loud appeal for a penalty.",
          "After an appeal, the runner was eventually called out for failing to touch third base.",
          "The bowler bellowed an appeal for lbw but the umpire just shook his head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality in someone or something that makes him, her, or it attractive or interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "lose appeal This used to be a marvellous hotel, but it has lost its appeal in recent years.",
          "sex appeal The actor has a lot of sex appeal.",
          "wide appeal Spielberg's movies have a wide appeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a serious or formal request, especially to the public, for money, information, or help:",
        "examples": [
          "They're appealing for clothes and blankets to send to the devastated region.",
          "The police are appealing to the public for any information about the missing girl.",
          "I tried to appeal to (= ask for support based on) his sense of loyalty, stressing how good the company had been to him.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Church leaders have appealed to the government to halt the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to request a higher court of law to consider again a decision made by a lower court, especially in order to reduce or prevent a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "The teenager has been given leave (= allowed) by the High Court to appeal against her two-year sentence.",
          "They're appealing to the court to reduce the sentence to a fine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally request that a legal or official decision be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "The parents appealed against the school's decision not to admit the child.",
          "The players appealed to the referee for a free kick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to interest or attract someone:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a programme designed to appeal mainly to 16 to 25-year-olds.",
          "I think what appeals to me about his painting is his use of colour.",
          "UK I haven't been skiing - it's never really appealed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be interesting or attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Such music managed to appeal to the tastes of both young and old."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to request formally that a decision, esp. a legal or official one, be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The verdict was appealed to a higher court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a serious or formal request for help, esp. in an emergency:",
        "examples": [
          "Blood supplies are running low, and the Red Cross is appealing for blood donations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being interesting or attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Eating out has lost much of its appeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal request that a decision, esp. a legal or official one, be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The decision was reversed on appeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious or formal request for help, esp. in a public emergency:",
        "examples": [
          "Many charities issued an appeal for contributions to help victims of the earthquake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request to a law court or other official organization to change a previous decision:",
        "examples": [
          "lodge/launch/make an appeal He has 28 days to lodge an appeal in the High Court.",
          "an appeal against sth Her appeal against the dismissal was rejected.",
          "We feel we have plenty of grounds for appeal.",
          "an employment/income tax appeal",
          "an appeal hearing/tribunal",
          "the appeals procedure/process"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request for something, especially money, information, or help:",
        "examples": [
          "launch/make an appeal The Red Cross launched an appeal after a huge earthquake hit Haiti.",
          "an appeal for sth The Society made an appeal for funds to purchase the building and grounds.",
          "The development and modernization work is being funded from a successful capital appeal launched last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality that makes people like something or want to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "A well-chosen set of photographs gives the book added appeal.",
          "market/customer appeal The products have all been researched and tested for market appeal.",
          "have wide/broad/universal appeal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask a higher law court to consider again a decision made by a lower court, especially in order to reduce or prevent a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "appeal to sth They're appealing to the High Court to reduce the fine.",
          "appeal against sth The trust appealed against the injunction, but a High Court has yet to rule.",
          "appeal a decision/ruling/verdict"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally ask for an official decision to be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "appeal to sth Any woman who believes she is the subject of discrimination over pension rights can appeal to an industrial tribunal.",
          "appeal against sth A group of radio stations is to appeal against the decision to charge huge royalties for internet radio.",
          "Our formal complaints system sets out clearly how to make complaints and how you can appeal decisions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask the public for something such as money, information, or help:",
        "examples": [
          "appeal for sth How could we appeal for more resources?",
          "appeal to sb for sth We are appealing to the public for information.",
          "appeal for/to sb to do sth Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to interest or attract someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Our partner company has local knowledge and will know which products appeal.",
          "appeal to sb The new phone is designed to appeal to consumers who find normal phone tariffs confusing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to start to be seen or to be present:",
        "examples": [
          "He suddenly appeared in the doorway.",
          "We'd been in the house a month when dark stains started appearing on the wall.",
          "His name appears in the film credits for lighting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you appear in court, you are there officially because you are involved in a trial:",
        "examples": [
          "Both women will be appearing before magistrates later this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem:",
        "examples": [
          "You've got to appear (to be) calm in an interview even if you're terrified underneath.",
          "To people who don't know him he probably appears (to be) rather unfriendly.",
          "Things aren't always what they appear to be.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She appears to actually like the man, which I find incredible.",
          "There appears to be some mistake.",
          "[ + (that) ] It appears (that) she left the party alone.",
          "It appears to me (that) (= I think that) we need to make some changes.",
          "formal It would appear (that) (= it seems that) nobody on board the aircraft actually had a licence to fly it.",
          "[ + adv/prep ] It appears as if/as though I was wrong.",
          "Everything was not as it appeared - secret deals had been done.",
          "I know how it must appear, but it's not really as bad as it looks.",
          "\"Has he left?\" \"It appears not/so.\"",
          "[ after so ] \"I think we're late.\" \"So it appears.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform publicly in a play, film, or show:",
        "examples": [
          "She will be appearing in the latest adaptation of \"Bleak House\".",
          "She appears briefly in the new Bond film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to exist or become available:",
        "examples": [
          "I've noticed that smaller cars are starting to appear (= be produced or sold) again.",
          "The film, currently showing in the States, will be appearing on our screens (= we will be able to see it) later this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "If she hasn't appeared by ten o'clock I'm going without her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become noticeable or to be present:",
        "examples": [
          "At this point the ferry boat suddenly appeared.",
          "Her picture appeared on the front page of the newspaper.",
          "We have to appear in court next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To appear is also to be made available:",
        "examples": [
          "The interview with the president will appear next Sunday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] The governor appeared confident of victory on the eve of the election.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] It appears (that) she had asked someone to drive her home from the party.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] There appears to be some mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform publicly in a play, movie, dance, or other similar event:",
        "examples": [
          "He is currently appearing in two movies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appearance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone appears in public:",
        "examples": [
          "It was his first appearance on television/television appearance as president.",
          "She will be making a public appearance, signing copies of her latest novel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone goes to court to be officially involved in a trial:",
        "examples": [
          "This was the defendant's third court appearance for the same offence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public performance by an entertainer:",
        "examples": [
          "He made his first stage/TV appearance at the age of six."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be present somewhere for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't really want to go to the party, but I thought I'd better put in an appearance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way a person or thing looks to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a middle-aged man of smart appearance",
          "You can alter/change the whole appearance of a room just by lighting it in a certain way.",
          "There was nothing unusual about/in her physical appearance.",
          "The large car outside the house gave the appearance of wealth (= suggested wealthy people lived there).",
          "Appearances can be deceptive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what things look like or seem to be rather than what they actually are:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a far more complicated man than outward appearances suggested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "judging from what can be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "To all appearances their marriage is fine, but I think she gives him a bad time in private."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way a person or thing looks or seems to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The most striking feature of his appearance was his long hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public performance in a play, movie, dance, or other similar event:",
        "examples": [
          "Her only screen appearances were in two made-for-television movies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of becoming noticeable or the fact of being present:",
        "examples": [
          "It was his first television appearance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appearances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "what things look like or seem to be rather than what they actually are:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a far more complicated man than outward appearances suggested.",
          "Judging by appearances, the organizers have spent a lot of money on the event.",
          "She seemed friendly and easy-going, but appearances can be deceiving.",
          "We are concerned that the committee is concerned with appearances rather than reality.",
          "Contrary to appearances, the Scottish government did not change much during those years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what things look like or seem to be rather than what they actually are:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a far more complicated man than outward appearances suggested."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appeared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to be seen or to be present:",
        "examples": [
          "He suddenly appeared in the doorway.",
          "We'd been in the house a month when dark stains started appearing on the wall.",
          "His name appears in the film credits for lighting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you appear in court, you are there officially because you are involved in a trial:",
        "examples": [
          "Both women will be appearing before magistrates later this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem:",
        "examples": [
          "You've got to appear (to be) calm in an interview even if you're terrified underneath.",
          "To people who don't know him he probably appears (to be) rather unfriendly.",
          "Things aren't always what they appear to be.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She appears to actually like the man, which I find incredible.",
          "There appears to be some mistake.",
          "[ + (that) ] It appears (that) she left the party alone.",
          "It appears to me (that) (= I think that) we need to make some changes.",
          "formal It would appear (that) (= it seems that) nobody on board the aircraft actually had a licence to fly it.",
          "[ + adv/prep ] It appears as if/as though I was wrong.",
          "Everything was not as it appeared - secret deals had been done.",
          "I know how it must appear, but it's not really as bad as it looks.",
          "\"Has he left?\" \"It appears not/so.\"",
          "[ after so ] \"I think we're late.\" \"So it appears.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform publicly in a play, film, or show:",
        "examples": [
          "She will be appearing in the latest adaptation of \"Bleak House\".",
          "She appears briefly in the new Bond film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to exist or become available:",
        "examples": [
          "I've noticed that smaller cars are starting to appear (= be produced or sold) again.",
          "The film, currently showing in the States, will be appearing on our screens (= we will be able to see it) later this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "If she hasn't appeared by ten o'clock I'm going without her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appearing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to be seen or to be present:",
        "examples": [
          "He suddenly appeared in the doorway.",
          "We'd been in the house a month when dark stains started appearing on the wall.",
          "His name appears in the film credits for lighting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you appear in court, you are there officially because you are involved in a trial:",
        "examples": [
          "Both women will be appearing before magistrates later this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem:",
        "examples": [
          "You've got to appear (to be) calm in an interview even if you're terrified underneath.",
          "To people who don't know him he probably appears (to be) rather unfriendly.",
          "Things aren't always what they appear to be.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She appears to actually like the man, which I find incredible.",
          "There appears to be some mistake.",
          "[ + (that) ] It appears (that) she left the party alone.",
          "It appears to me (that) (= I think that) we need to make some changes.",
          "formal It would appear (that) (= it seems that) nobody on board the aircraft actually had a licence to fly it.",
          "[ + adv/prep ] It appears as if/as though I was wrong.",
          "Everything was not as it appeared - secret deals had been done.",
          "I know how it must appear, but it's not really as bad as it looks.",
          "\"Has he left?\" \"It appears not/so.\"",
          "[ after so ] \"I think we're late.\" \"So it appears.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform publicly in a play, film, or show:",
        "examples": [
          "She will be appearing in the latest adaptation of \"Bleak House\".",
          "She appears briefly in the new Bond film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to exist or become available:",
        "examples": [
          "I've noticed that smaller cars are starting to appear (= be produced or sold) again.",
          "The film, currently showing in the States, will be appearing on our screens (= we will be able to see it) later this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "If she hasn't appeared by ten o'clock I'm going without her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appears": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to start to be seen or to be present:",
        "examples": [
          "He suddenly appeared in the doorway.",
          "We'd been in the house a month when dark stains started appearing on the wall.",
          "His name appears in the film credits for lighting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you appear in court, you are there officially because you are involved in a trial:",
        "examples": [
          "Both women will be appearing before magistrates later this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem:",
        "examples": [
          "You've got to appear (to be) calm in an interview even if you're terrified underneath.",
          "To people who don't know him he probably appears (to be) rather unfriendly.",
          "Things aren't always what they appear to be.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She appears to actually like the man, which I find incredible.",
          "There appears to be some mistake.",
          "[ + (that) ] It appears (that) she left the party alone.",
          "It appears to me (that) (= I think that) we need to make some changes.",
          "formal It would appear (that) (= it seems that) nobody on board the aircraft actually had a licence to fly it.",
          "[ + adv/prep ] It appears as if/as though I was wrong.",
          "Everything was not as it appeared - secret deals had been done.",
          "I know how it must appear, but it's not really as bad as it looks.",
          "\"Has he left?\" \"It appears not/so.\"",
          "[ after so ] \"I think we're late.\" \"So it appears.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform publicly in a play, film, or show:",
        "examples": [
          "She will be appearing in the latest adaptation of \"Bleak House\".",
          "She appears briefly in the new Bond film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to exist or become available:",
        "examples": [
          "I've noticed that smaller cars are starting to appear (= be produced or sold) again.",
          "The film, currently showing in the States, will be appearing on our screens (= we will be able to see it) later this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "If she hasn't appeared by ten o'clock I'm going without her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become noticeable or to be present:",
        "examples": [
          "At this point the ferry boat suddenly appeared.",
          "Her picture appeared on the front page of the newspaper.",
          "We have to appear in court next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To appear is also to be made available:",
        "examples": [
          "The interview with the president will appear next Sunday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] The governor appeared confident of victory on the eve of the election.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] It appears (that) she had asked someone to drive her home from the party.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] There appears to be some mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform publicly in a play, movie, dance, or other similar event:",
        "examples": [
          "He is currently appearing in two movies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appease": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to prevent further disagreement or fighting by letting the opposing side have something that they want:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a crucial ally who the country needed to appease.",
          "They were given a small pay rise but this was not enough to appease them.",
          "She claimed that the government had only changed the law in order to appease their critics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of unpleasant feelings or make them less strong:",
        "examples": [
          "We try to appease our guilty consciences by making donations to charity.",
          "His resignation did little to appease public anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in arguments or war) to prevent further disagreement by giving to the other side something that they have demanded:",
        "examples": [
          "They questioned whether, in his desire to appease the conservatives in his own party, the president was selling out to them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appendicitis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an illness in which the appendix is infected and painful and usually needs to be removed in an operation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painful and serious infection of the appendix, which often results in the appendix being removed by an operation",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "appendix": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small tube-shaped part that is joined to the intestines on the right side of the body and has no use in humans:",
        "examples": [
          "She had her appendix out (= medically removed) last summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate part at the end of a book or magazine that gives extra information:",
        "examples": [
          "There's an appendix at the end of the book with a list of dates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate part at the end of a book or report that gives additional information:",
        "examples": [
          "The appendix lists all the Olympic champions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, curved part attached to the intestines (= tube in the body in which food is digested) which has no known use",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate part at the end of a report, legal document, book, etc. which gives extra information:",
        "examples": [
          "an appendix to sth Financial projections are included in an appendix to the business plan.",
          "For a list of committee members' names and contact details, see appendix B."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appetite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling that you want to eat food:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone an appetite All that walking has given me an appetite.",
          "I don't have much of an appetite (= I am not hungry).",
          "spoil someone's appetite I won't have any chocolate, thanks. It will spoil (= reduce) my appetite.",
          "The children all have healthy appetites (= they eat a lot).",
          "Both viruses cause fever and loss of appetite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of wanting or needing something:",
        "examples": [
          "appetite for She is known for having an appetite for adventure.",
          "I've read an excerpt of the book on the Web and it's whetted my appetite (= increased my interest in it).",
          "He has an insatiable sexual appetite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a desire or need for something, esp. food:",
        "examples": [
          "a good/healthy appetite",
          "an appetite for adventure"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appetites": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling that you want to eat food:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone an appetite All that walking has given me an appetite.",
          "I don't have much of an appetite (= I am not hungry).",
          "spoil someone's appetite I won't have any chocolate, thanks. It will spoil (= reduce) my appetite.",
          "The children all have healthy appetites (= they eat a lot).",
          "Both viruses cause fever and loss of appetite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of wanting or needing something:",
        "examples": [
          "appetite for She is known for having an appetite for adventure.",
          "I've read an excerpt of the book on the Web and it's whetted my appetite (= increased my interest in it).",
          "He has an insatiable sexual appetite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a desire or need for something, esp. food:",
        "examples": [
          "a good/healthy appetite",
          "an appetite for adventure"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appetizer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of food eaten before a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "At 6.30 everyone gathered for drinks and appetizers in the lounge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first part of a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "The average cost of a full three-course meal - appetizer, main course, and dessert - is about $45."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of food eaten before a meal or as the first part of it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "appetizers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of food eaten before a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "At 6.30 everyone gathered for drinks and appetizers in the lounge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first part of a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "The average cost of a full three-course meal - appetizer, main course, and dessert - is about $45."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of food eaten before a meal or as the first part of it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "applaud": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech by clapping the hands repeatedly to make a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "You should have heard the audience applaud - the noise was fantastic.",
          "She was applauded for a full five minutes after her speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you admire and agree with a person's action or decision:",
        "examples": [
          "We applaud the family's decision to remain silent over the issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show your enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance by clapping your hands repeatedly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you admire and agree with a person’s action or decision:",
        "examples": [
          "We applaud the family’s decision to protect their privacy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "applauded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech by clapping the hands repeatedly to make a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "You should have heard the audience applaud - the noise was fantastic.",
          "She was applauded for a full five minutes after her speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you admire and agree with a person's action or decision:",
        "examples": [
          "We applaud the family's decision to remain silent over the issue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "applauding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech by clapping the hands repeatedly to make a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "You should have heard the audience applaud - the noise was fantastic.",
          "She was applauded for a full five minutes after her speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you admire and agree with a person's action or decision:",
        "examples": [
          "We applaud the family's decision to remain silent over the issue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "applauds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech by clapping the hands repeatedly to make a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "You should have heard the audience applaud - the noise was fantastic.",
          "She was applauded for a full five minutes after her speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you admire and agree with a person's action or decision:",
        "examples": [
          "We applaud the family's decision to remain silent over the issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show your enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance by clapping your hands repeatedly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you admire and agree with a person’s action or decision:",
        "examples": [
          "We applaud the family’s decision to protect their privacy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "applause": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sound of people clapping their hands repeatedly to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech:",
        "examples": [
          "His speech met with (= received) loud applause.",
          "So let's have a round of applause, please, for (= please applaud) a very talented young lady who is going to sing for us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action or sound made by a number of people clapping their hands repeatedly to show their enjoyment or approval, esp. of a performance or speech",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "apple": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round fruit with firm, white flesh and a green, red, or yellow skin:",
        "examples": [
          "to peel an apple",
          "apple pie",
          "an apple tree",
          "apple sauce"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round, edible fruit having a red, green, or yellow skin, or the tree on which it grows",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "apples": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round fruit with firm, white flesh and a green, red, or yellow skin:",
        "examples": [
          "to peel an apple",
          "apple pie",
          "an apple tree",
          "apple sauce"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round, edible fruit having a red, green, or yellow skin, or the tree on which it grows",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "applesauce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet food made from cooked apples",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "appliance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device, machine, or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine:",
        "examples": [
          "electric/domestic/household appliances"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device, machine, or piece of equipment, esp. an electrical one that is used in the home, such as a refrigerator or washing machine:",
        "examples": [
          "electrical/home/household/kitchen appliances"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device, machine, or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine:",
        "examples": [
          "There should be incentives for installing energy-efficient appliances.",
          "domestic/kitchen/household appliances",
          "an appliance company/retailer/maker"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appliances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device, machine, or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine:",
        "examples": [
          "electric/domestic/household appliances"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device, machine, or piece of equipment, esp. an electrical one that is used in the home, such as a refrigerator or washing machine:",
        "examples": [
          "electrical/home/household/kitchen appliances"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device, machine, or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine:",
        "examples": [
          "There should be incentives for installing energy-efficient appliances.",
          "domestic/kitchen/household appliances",
          "an appliance company/retailer/maker"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "applicable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "affecting or relating to a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "This part of the law is only applicable to companies employing more than five people.",
          "The new qualifications are applicable to all European countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "affecting or relating to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company will help with moving expenses where applicable.",
          "applicable to sth/sb This part of the law is only applicable to companies employing more than five people.",
          "In the section headed 'Previous employment', I wrote 'Not applicable'."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "applicant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who formally requests something, especially a job, or to study at a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "How many applicants did you have for the job?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who formally requests something, such as a job or admission to a college or university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has applied for a job, a place on a course, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Many applicants simply don't meet hiring requirements.",
          "The course is popular - it has five applicants for every place.",
          "Successful applicants will be notified in writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has applied to get something such as a loan or shares:",
        "examples": [
          "Lenders say they treat all applicants the same."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has officially asked for permission to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "an applicant for sth Applicants for planning permission need to follow the correct procedures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "applicants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who formally requests something, especially a job, or to study at a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "How many applicants did you have for the job?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who formally requests something, such as a job or admission to a college or university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has applied for a job, a place on a course, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Many applicants simply don't meet hiring requirements.",
          "The course is popular - it has five applicants for every place.",
          "Successful applicants will be notified in writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has applied to get something such as a loan or shares:",
        "examples": [
          "Lenders say they treat all applicants the same."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has officially asked for permission to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "an applicant for sth Applicants for planning permission need to follow the correct procedures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "application": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official request for something, usually in writing:",
        "examples": [
          "a letter of application",
          "Free information will be sent out on application to (= if you ask) the central office.",
          "I've sent off applications for four different jobs.",
          "Have you filled in the application form for your passport yet?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Argentina has submitted an application to host the World Cup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that is designed for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "spreadsheet applications"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way in which something can be used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The design has many applications.",
          "the application of this research in the treatment of cancer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the determination to work hard over a period of time in order to succeed at something:",
        "examples": [
          "Joshua clearly has ability in this subject but lacks application."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of spreading or rubbing a substance such as cream or paint on a surface, or a layer of cream or paint:",
        "examples": [
          "Leave the paint to dry between applications.",
          "Regular application of the cream should reduce swelling within 24 hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way in which a rule or law, etc. relates to or is important for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The new laws have (a) particular application to the self-employed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular use",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An application is a computer program that is designed for a particular purpose.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official request for something, esp. one made in writing or by sending in a form:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a letter of application",
          "[ C ] I’ve sent off applications for four different jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official request for a job, a place on a course, etc., usually in writing:",
        "examples": [
          "an application for sth We received over 250 applications for the post.",
          "make/submit an application You can submit your application online.",
          "a job/college/membership application",
          "the application procedure/process"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official request to get something such as a loan or shares:",
        "examples": [
          "turn down/refuse/reject an application Her mortgage application was refused.",
          "grant/approve an application You will receive the money as soon as your application is approved.",
          "make/put in/submit an application",
          "a loan/credit card/share application"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official request for permission to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "an application to do sth Officials have denied his many applications to add a second storey to his home.",
          "an application for sth Her application for asylum in Ireland was successful.",
          "a planning/licence/passport application"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that is designed for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Email is the most often-used application.",
          "An error message reported that there was not enough memory to run the application.",
          "internet/web/Windows™ application",
          "an application programs/software"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way in which something can be used:",
        "examples": [
          "The new technology has many applications.",
          "practical/commercial applications There are obvious practical applications for the research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using something for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the application of sth There are many opportunities for the application of e-commerce."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "applications": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official request for something, usually in writing:",
        "examples": [
          "a letter of application",
          "Free information will be sent out on application to (= if you ask) the central office.",
          "I've sent off applications for four different jobs.",
          "Have you filled in the application form for your passport yet?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Argentina has submitted an application to host the World Cup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that is designed for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "spreadsheet applications"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way in which something can be used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The design has many applications.",
          "the application of this research in the treatment of cancer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the determination to work hard over a period of time in order to succeed at something:",
        "examples": [
          "Joshua clearly has ability in this subject but lacks application."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of spreading or rubbing a substance such as cream or paint on a surface, or a layer of cream or paint:",
        "examples": [
          "Leave the paint to dry between applications.",
          "Regular application of the cream should reduce swelling within 24 hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way in which a rule or law, etc. relates to or is important for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The new laws have (a) particular application to the self-employed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular use",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An application is a computer program that is designed for a particular purpose.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official request for something, esp. one made in writing or by sending in a form:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a letter of application",
          "[ C ] I’ve sent off applications for four different jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official request for a job, a place on a course, etc., usually in writing:",
        "examples": [
          "an application for sth We received over 250 applications for the post.",
          "make/submit an application You can submit your application online.",
          "a job/college/membership application",
          "the application procedure/process"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official request to get something such as a loan or shares:",
        "examples": [
          "turn down/refuse/reject an application Her mortgage application was refused.",
          "grant/approve an application You will receive the money as soon as your application is approved.",
          "make/put in/submit an application",
          "a loan/credit card/share application"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official request for permission to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "an application to do sth Officials have denied his many applications to add a second storey to his home.",
          "an application for sth Her application for asylum in Ireland was successful.",
          "a planning/licence/passport application"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that is designed for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Email is the most often-used application.",
          "An error message reported that there was not enough memory to run the application.",
          "internet/web/Windows™ application",
          "an application programs/software"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way in which something can be used:",
        "examples": [
          "The new technology has many applications.",
          "practical/commercial applications There are obvious practical applications for the research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using something for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the application of sth There are many opportunities for the application of e-commerce."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "applied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that has a practical use:",
        "examples": [
          "pure and applied mathematics/science"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a subject of study) having a practical use rather than being only theoretical:",
        "examples": [
          "applied mathematics"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "applies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to request something, usually officially, especially in writing or by sending in a form:",
        "examples": [
          "apply for We've applied for a grant to get funding for the project.",
          "apply to Please apply in writing to the address below.",
          "By the time I saw the job advertised it was already too late to apply.",
          "I've applied for a new job with the local newspaper.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Mandy applied to join the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of rules or laws) to have a connection or be important:",
        "examples": [
          "apply to That part of the form is for UK citizens - it doesn't apply to you.",
          "Those were old regulations - they don't apply any more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make use of something or use it for a practical purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "He wants a job in which he can apply his foreign languages.",
          "The court heard how the driver had failed to apply his brakes in time.",
          "If you apply pressure to a cut it's meant to stop the bleeding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread or rub a substance such as cream or paint on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Apply the cream liberally to exposed areas every three hours and after swimming.",
          "The paint should be applied thinly and evenly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you apply yourself to something, you work hard at it, directing your abilities and efforts in a determined way so that you succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "You can solve any problem if you apply yourself.",
          "If I had applied myself, I think I could have passed those exams.",
          "If your players aren't applying themselves, you're never going to win anything.",
          "People assumed he was simply not applying himself to his studies.",
          "I'm sure the business will thrive if we apply ourselves and work together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to request something, usually officially, esp. by writing or by sending in a form:",
        "examples": [
          "to apply for a job/loan",
          "She applied for admission to law school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of rules or laws) to have to do with someone or something; relate:",
        "examples": [
          "The same rules apply to everybody."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread or rub cream, paint, etc., on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "She applied the lotion gently to her sunburned arms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make use of something for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "As a translator, he was able to apply his knowledge of foreign languages.",
          "The driver failed to apply his brakes in time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you apply yourself to something, you work hard at it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially ask for something such as a job, a place on a course, or a loan, usually by completing a special form or writing a letter:",
        "examples": [
          "Please apply before April 4th.",
          "apply for sth I'm applying for a new job.",
          "apply to do sth How do you apply to extend your visa?",
          "apply to sb/sth (for sth) We've applied to a charitable organization for a grant for the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something such as a rule, condition, or tax applies, it affects a particular person or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Whether you are a shoe store or an internet company, consumer protection laws apply.",
          "apply to sb/sth The tax would only apply to meals in restaurants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make use of something for a practical purpose or in a real situation:",
        "examples": [
          "apply knowledge/techniques/theory Applicants should be willing to learn and apply new techniques.",
          "apply sth to sth He applied the knowledge he gained at university to his new job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apply": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to request something, usually officially, especially in writing or by sending in a form:",
        "examples": [
          "apply for We've applied for a grant to get funding for the project.",
          "apply to Please apply in writing to the address below.",
          "By the time I saw the job advertised it was already too late to apply.",
          "I've applied for a new job with the local newspaper.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Mandy applied to join the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of rules or laws) to have a connection or be important:",
        "examples": [
          "apply to That part of the form is for UK citizens - it doesn't apply to you.",
          "Those were old regulations - they don't apply any more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make use of something or use it for a practical purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "He wants a job in which he can apply his foreign languages.",
          "The court heard how the driver had failed to apply his brakes in time.",
          "If you apply pressure to a cut it's meant to stop the bleeding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread or rub a substance such as cream or paint on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Apply the cream liberally to exposed areas every three hours and after swimming.",
          "The paint should be applied thinly and evenly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you apply yourself to something, you work hard at it, directing your abilities and efforts in a determined way so that you succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "You can solve any problem if you apply yourself.",
          "If I had applied myself, I think I could have passed those exams.",
          "If your players aren't applying themselves, you're never going to win anything.",
          "People assumed he was simply not applying himself to his studies.",
          "I'm sure the business will thrive if we apply ourselves and work together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to request something, usually officially, esp. by writing or by sending in a form:",
        "examples": [
          "to apply for a job/loan",
          "She applied for admission to law school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of rules or laws) to have to do with someone or something; relate:",
        "examples": [
          "The same rules apply to everybody."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread or rub cream, paint, etc., on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "She applied the lotion gently to her sunburned arms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make use of something for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "As a translator, he was able to apply his knowledge of foreign languages.",
          "The driver failed to apply his brakes in time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you apply yourself to something, you work hard at it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially ask for something such as a job, a place on a course, or a loan, usually by completing a special form or writing a letter:",
        "examples": [
          "Please apply before April 4th.",
          "apply for sth I'm applying for a new job.",
          "apply to do sth How do you apply to extend your visa?",
          "apply to sb/sth (for sth) We've applied to a charitable organization for a grant for the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something such as a rule, condition, or tax applies, it affects a particular person or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Whether you are a shoe store or an internet company, consumer protection laws apply.",
          "apply to sb/sth The tax would only apply to meals in restaurants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make use of something for a practical purpose or in a real situation:",
        "examples": [
          "apply knowledge/techniques/theory Applicants should be willing to learn and apply new techniques.",
          "apply sth to sth He applied the knowledge he gained at university to his new job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "applying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to request something, usually officially, especially in writing or by sending in a form:",
        "examples": [
          "apply for We've applied for a grant to get funding for the project.",
          "apply to Please apply in writing to the address below.",
          "By the time I saw the job advertised it was already too late to apply.",
          "I've applied for a new job with the local newspaper.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Mandy applied to join the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of rules or laws) to have a connection or be important:",
        "examples": [
          "apply to That part of the form is for UK citizens - it doesn't apply to you.",
          "Those were old regulations - they don't apply any more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make use of something or use it for a practical purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "He wants a job in which he can apply his foreign languages.",
          "The court heard how the driver had failed to apply his brakes in time.",
          "If you apply pressure to a cut it's meant to stop the bleeding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread or rub a substance such as cream or paint on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Apply the cream liberally to exposed areas every three hours and after swimming.",
          "The paint should be applied thinly and evenly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you apply yourself to something, you work hard at it, directing your abilities and efforts in a determined way so that you succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "You can solve any problem if you apply yourself.",
          "If I had applied myself, I think I could have passed those exams.",
          "If your players aren't applying themselves, you're never going to win anything.",
          "People assumed he was simply not applying himself to his studies.",
          "I'm sure the business will thrive if we apply ourselves and work together."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appoint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone officially for a job or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "We've appointed three new teachers this year.",
          "He's just been appointed (as) director of the publishing division.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] A commission has just been appointed to investigate fraud claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange a date or time when a meeting or other event will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "A date has been appointed for the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone officially for a job or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "Commissioner Curtis was appointed by President Bush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone officially for a job or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "They still have not appointed his replacement.",
          "appoint sb sth She was appointed Chief Executive about 3 years ago.",
          "appoint sb as sth KPMG were appointed as administrators.",
          "appoint sb to do sth A commission has just been appointed to investigate fraud claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange a date or time when a meeting or other event will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Start the meeting at the appointed time and stick to the agenda."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appointed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "officially chosen for a job or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to introduce our newly appointed members of staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a day or time) arranged for a meeting, etc. to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Ten minutes before the appointed time, he sat nervously outside her office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If buildings or rooms are appointed in a particular way, they have furniture and equipment of the stated standard:",
        "examples": [
          "It says in the ad that the bathroom is spacious and well appointed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appointing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone officially for a job or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "We've appointed three new teachers this year.",
          "He's just been appointed (as) director of the publishing division.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] A commission has just been appointed to investigate fraud claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange a date or time when a meeting or other event will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "A date has been appointed for the election."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appointment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal arrangement to meet or visit someone at a particular time and place:",
        "examples": [
          "make an appointment I'd like to make an appointment with Dr Evans, please.",
          "She had to cancel her dental appointment.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I've got an appointment to see Ms Edwards at two o'clock.",
          "I've got a two o'clock appointment with Ms Edwards.",
          "keep an appointment If he didn't have a secretary to remind him, he wouldn't keep (= remember to be present at) any of his appointments.",
          "miss an appointment That's the second appointment he's missed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a previously arranged time:",
        "examples": [
          "House for sale, two bedrooms. Viewing by appointment only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of officially choosing someone for a job, or the job itself:",
        "examples": [
          "appointment as his appointment as senior lecturer",
          "We would like to announce the appointment of Julia Lewis as head of sales.",
          "make an appointment Our department expects to make five new appointments (= appoint five new people) this year alone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, used by businesses to show that their goods and services are sold to a member of the royal family:",
        "examples": [
          "Carter's Ltd, confectioners by appointment to the Queen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal arrangement to meet or visit someone at a particular time and place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I have a doctor’s appointment tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal arrangement to meet or visit someone at a particular time and place:",
        "examples": [
          "an appointment with sb What time is your appointment with the bank manager?",
          "an appointment to do sth We have appointments to see several properties.",
          "make/arrange/schedule an appointment If they want to see me, tell them to make an appointment.",
          "doctor's/dentist's/medical appointment She's had a lot of time off work for medical appointments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of choosing someone for a job:",
        "examples": [
          "The appointment of a new CEO is the next step in the evolution of the company.",
          "sb's appointment as sth His appointment as chairman is likely to be announced this week.",
          "sb's appointment to sth Her appointment to the company triggered a wholesale shake-up of the board.",
          "The department needs to make several new appointments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is chosen for a job:",
        "examples": [
          "Some staff believe that Mr King was an unsuitable appointment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something can only be done at an agreed time that must be arranged first:",
        "examples": [
          "Personal shoppers are available by appointment.",
          "Viewings are by appointment only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, used by businesses to show that their goods and services are sold to the Royal Family, and that they are therefore of good quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Their packaging identified them as suppliers of meat products \"by appointment to Her Majesty the Queen\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appointments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal arrangement to meet or visit someone at a particular time and place:",
        "examples": [
          "make an appointment I'd like to make an appointment with Dr Evans, please.",
          "She had to cancel her dental appointment.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I've got an appointment to see Ms Edwards at two o'clock.",
          "I've got a two o'clock appointment with Ms Edwards.",
          "keep an appointment If he didn't have a secretary to remind him, he wouldn't keep (= remember to be present at) any of his appointments.",
          "miss an appointment That's the second appointment he's missed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a previously arranged time:",
        "examples": [
          "House for sale, two bedrooms. Viewing by appointment only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of officially choosing someone for a job, or the job itself:",
        "examples": [
          "appointment as his appointment as senior lecturer",
          "We would like to announce the appointment of Julia Lewis as head of sales.",
          "make an appointment Our department expects to make five new appointments (= appoint five new people) this year alone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, used by businesses to show that their goods and services are sold to a member of the royal family:",
        "examples": [
          "Carter's Ltd, confectioners by appointment to the Queen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal arrangement to meet or visit someone at a particular time and place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I have a doctor’s appointment tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal arrangement to meet or visit someone at a particular time and place:",
        "examples": [
          "an appointment with sb What time is your appointment with the bank manager?",
          "an appointment to do sth We have appointments to see several properties.",
          "make/arrange/schedule an appointment If they want to see me, tell them to make an appointment.",
          "doctor's/dentist's/medical appointment She's had a lot of time off work for medical appointments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of choosing someone for a job:",
        "examples": [
          "The appointment of a new CEO is the next step in the evolution of the company.",
          "sb's appointment as sth His appointment as chairman is likely to be announced this week.",
          "sb's appointment to sth Her appointment to the company triggered a wholesale shake-up of the board.",
          "The department needs to make several new appointments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is chosen for a job:",
        "examples": [
          "Some staff believe that Mr King was an unsuitable appointment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something can only be done at an agreed time that must be arranged first:",
        "examples": [
          "Personal shoppers are available by appointment.",
          "Viewings are by appointment only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, used by businesses to show that their goods and services are sold to the Royal Family, and that they are therefore of good quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Their packaging identified them as suppliers of meat products \"by appointment to Her Majesty the Queen\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appoints": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone officially for a job or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "We've appointed three new teachers this year.",
          "He's just been appointed (as) director of the publishing division.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] A commission has just been appointed to investigate fraud claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange a date or time when a meeting or other event will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "A date has been appointed for the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone officially for a job or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "Commissioner Curtis was appointed by President Bush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone officially for a job or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "They still have not appointed his replacement.",
          "appoint sb sth She was appointed Chief Executive about 3 years ago.",
          "appoint sb as sth KPMG were appointed as administrators.",
          "appoint sb to do sth A commission has just been appointed to investigate fraud claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange a date or time when a meeting or other event will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Start the meeting at the appointed time and stick to the agenda."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appraisal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of examining someone or something in order to judge their or its qualities, success, or needs:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper gave an editorial appraisal of the government's achievements of the past year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting in which an employee discusses his or her progress, aims, and needs at work with his or her manager or employer:",
        "examples": [
          "Many companies operate regular job appraisals, often on an annual basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an examination of the value, condition, qualities, etc. of something:",
        "examples": [
          "accurate/realistic/honest appraisal She said there was a desire for \"an honest appraisal to identify the true facts of this matter\".",
          "Items valued at over $500 require written independent appraisals.",
          "real estate/property appraisal A private real estate appraisal for the sale put the value at $1.53 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting between an employee and their manager to discuss their progress, aims, and needs at work:",
        "examples": [
          "Performance appraisals focus centrally on task standards and on work behaviours, not on personality.",
          "Millions of employees undergo formal appraisal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appraisals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of examining someone or something in order to judge their or its qualities, success, or needs:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper gave an editorial appraisal of the government's achievements of the past year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting in which an employee discusses his or her progress, aims, and needs at work with his or her manager or employer:",
        "examples": [
          "Many companies operate regular job appraisals, often on an annual basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an examination of the value, condition, qualities, etc. of something:",
        "examples": [
          "accurate/realistic/honest appraisal She said there was a desire for \"an honest appraisal to identify the true facts of this matter\".",
          "Items valued at over $500 require written independent appraisals.",
          "real estate/property appraisal A private real estate appraisal for the sale put the value at $1.53 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting between an employee and their manager to discuss their progress, aims, and needs at work:",
        "examples": [
          "Performance appraisals focus centrally on task standards and on work behaviours, not on personality.",
          "Millions of employees undergo formal appraisal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appraiser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to say how much something is worth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to estimate the value of something after having examined it:",
        "examples": [
          "Take valuable items to a certified appraiser.",
          "An appraiser told him last year that he should price his house between $590,000 and $600,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a manager who meets with employees to discuss their progress, aims, and needs at work:",
        "examples": [
          "Effective identification of people's professional development needs will occur through discussions between appraisers and appraisees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appreciate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to recognize how good someone or something is and to value them or it:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no point buying him expensive wines - he doesn't appreciate them.",
          "greatly appreciated Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated.",
          "much appreciated His visits were much appreciated by the boys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand a situation and realize that it is important:",
        "examples": [
          "We appreciate the need for immediate action.",
          "[ + that ] I appreciate that it's a difficult decision for you to make.",
          "[ + question word ] I don't think you appreciate how much time I spent preparing this meal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you are thanking someone or showing that you are grateful:",
        "examples": [
          "We really appreciate all the help you gave us last weekend.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I appreciate your making the effort to come.",
          "We sincerely appreciate the feedback you have given us.",
          "I received your kind letter and I really appreciate it.",
          "I'm feeling much better now, but I appreciate your concern.",
          "She really appreciated his offers of help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you are politely asking for something:",
        "examples": [
          "would appreciate it I would appreciate it if you could let me know (= please let me know) in advance whether or not you will be coming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in value:",
        "examples": [
          "appreciate by The value of our house has appreciated by 50 percent in the last two years.",
          "appreciate in value Our house has appreciated in value over the last two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be aware of something, or to understand that something is valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] I appreciate that this is a difficult decision for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To appreciate something also means to be grateful for something:",
        "examples": [
          "I appreciated your help very much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in value:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Our house appreciated by 20% in two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in value:",
        "examples": [
          "His property has appreciated as much as 40% in two years.",
          "appreciate considerably/dramatically/significantly We like our investment, which has appreciated significantly in value.",
          "appreciate against sth The pound has appreciated against the euro."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appreciated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize how good someone or something is and to value them or it:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no point buying him expensive wines - he doesn't appreciate them.",
          "greatly appreciated Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated.",
          "much appreciated His visits were much appreciated by the boys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand a situation and realize that it is important:",
        "examples": [
          "We appreciate the need for immediate action.",
          "[ + that ] I appreciate that it's a difficult decision for you to make.",
          "[ + question word ] I don't think you appreciate how much time I spent preparing this meal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you are thanking someone or showing that you are grateful:",
        "examples": [
          "We really appreciate all the help you gave us last weekend.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I appreciate your making the effort to come.",
          "We sincerely appreciate the feedback you have given us.",
          "I received your kind letter and I really appreciate it.",
          "I'm feeling much better now, but I appreciate your concern.",
          "She really appreciated his offers of help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you are politely asking for something:",
        "examples": [
          "would appreciate it I would appreciate it if you could let me know (= please let me know) in advance whether or not you will be coming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in value:",
        "examples": [
          "appreciate by The value of our house has appreciated by 50 percent in the last two years.",
          "appreciate in value Our house has appreciated in value over the last two years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appreciates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to recognize how good someone or something is and to value them or it:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no point buying him expensive wines - he doesn't appreciate them.",
          "greatly appreciated Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated.",
          "much appreciated His visits were much appreciated by the boys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand a situation and realize that it is important:",
        "examples": [
          "We appreciate the need for immediate action.",
          "[ + that ] I appreciate that it's a difficult decision for you to make.",
          "[ + question word ] I don't think you appreciate how much time I spent preparing this meal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you are thanking someone or showing that you are grateful:",
        "examples": [
          "We really appreciate all the help you gave us last weekend.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I appreciate your making the effort to come.",
          "We sincerely appreciate the feedback you have given us.",
          "I received your kind letter and I really appreciate it.",
          "I'm feeling much better now, but I appreciate your concern.",
          "She really appreciated his offers of help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you are politely asking for something:",
        "examples": [
          "would appreciate it I would appreciate it if you could let me know (= please let me know) in advance whether or not you will be coming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in value:",
        "examples": [
          "appreciate by The value of our house has appreciated by 50 percent in the last two years.",
          "appreciate in value Our house has appreciated in value over the last two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be aware of something, or to understand that something is valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] I appreciate that this is a difficult decision for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To appreciate something also means to be grateful for something:",
        "examples": [
          "I appreciated your help very much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in value:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Our house appreciated by 20% in two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in value:",
        "examples": [
          "His property has appreciated as much as 40% in two years.",
          "appreciate considerably/dramatically/significantly We like our investment, which has appreciated significantly in value.",
          "appreciate against sth The pound has appreciated against the euro."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appreciating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize how good someone or something is and to value them or it:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no point buying him expensive wines - he doesn't appreciate them.",
          "greatly appreciated Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated.",
          "much appreciated His visits were much appreciated by the boys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand a situation and realize that it is important:",
        "examples": [
          "We appreciate the need for immediate action.",
          "[ + that ] I appreciate that it's a difficult decision for you to make.",
          "[ + question word ] I don't think you appreciate how much time I spent preparing this meal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you are thanking someone or showing that you are grateful:",
        "examples": [
          "We really appreciate all the help you gave us last weekend.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I appreciate your making the effort to come.",
          "We sincerely appreciate the feedback you have given us.",
          "I received your kind letter and I really appreciate it.",
          "I'm feeling much better now, but I appreciate your concern.",
          "She really appreciated his offers of help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you are politely asking for something:",
        "examples": [
          "would appreciate it I would appreciate it if you could let me know (= please let me know) in advance whether or not you will be coming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in value:",
        "examples": [
          "appreciate by The value of our house has appreciated by 50 percent in the last two years.",
          "appreciate in value Our house has appreciated in value over the last two years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appreciation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of recognizing or understanding that something is valuable, important, or as described:",
        "examples": [
          "in appreciation The crowd cheered in appreciation.",
          "Max has no appreciation of the finer things in life.",
          "appreciation for Children rarely show any appreciation for what their parents do for them.",
          "These flowers are a token of my appreciation for all your help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "increase in price, value, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been little appreciation in the value of property recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of recognizing someone's worth as a person or showing that you are grateful for something that person has done:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I’d just like a little appreciation,\" she sobbed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in the value of something:",
        "examples": [
          "New funds are generated by the appreciation of our assets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in value:",
        "examples": [
          "At 17.55%, the state's house-price appreciation was nearly triple the national rate.",
          "appreciation in sth potential appreciation in share price"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appreciative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing that you understand how good something is, or are grateful for something:",
        "examples": [
          "appreciative of I'm very appreciative of all the support you've given me.",
          "It's nice to have an appreciative audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "grateful:",
        "examples": [
          "An appreciative audience wildly applauded the performance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apprehend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to catch and arrest someone who has not obeyed the law:",
        "examples": [
          "The police have finally apprehended the killer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch and put a person under police control; to arrest:",
        "examples": [
          "Last night police apprehended the suspect."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apprehended": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch and arrest someone who has not obeyed the law:",
        "examples": [
          "The police have finally apprehended the killer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand something",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "apprehension": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "worry about the future, or a fear that something unpleasant is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "It's normal to feel a little apprehension before starting a new job.",
          "One or two people have expressed apprehension about the changes.",
          "Despite her apprehensions, she accepted the offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of catching and arresting someone who has not obeyed the law:",
        "examples": [
          "Both the army and the police were involved in the apprehension of the terrorists.",
          "The border patrol made over 1 million apprehensions last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of understanding something, or the way that something is understood:",
        "examples": [
          "A full apprehension of all that is involved is utterly beyond us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anxiety about the future; fear of something unpleasant happening:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt great apprehension over my first day at work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of catching and putting a person under police control:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s an $8000 reward for the apprehension of the perpetrators."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apprentice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has agreed to work for a skilled person for a particular period of time and often for low payment, in order to learn that person's skills:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the work was done by apprentices.",
          "an apprentice carpenter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone an apprentice:",
        "examples": [
          "Michelangelo was apprenticed to Ghirlandaio in Florence for three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works for an expert to learn a particular skill or job:",
        "examples": [
          "He worked for two years as a plumber’s apprentice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works for an employer for an agreed period of time in order to learn a new skill, often for a low wage:",
        "examples": [
          "He formerly worked as a machinist apprentice in Boeing's Everett assembly plant.",
          "The 1,200-member ironworkers union has some 300 apprentices in various stages of training."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apprenticeship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of time working as an apprentice",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time working as an apprentice:",
        "examples": [
          "serve/complete an apprenticeship He is now serving an apprenticeship as a joiner.",
          "get an apprenticeship My father believed that if I got an apprenticeship to a proper trade I'd be financially secure for life.",
          "an engineering/construction/plumber's apprenticeship"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apprised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone about something:",
        "examples": [
          "apprise someone of something The president has been apprised of the situation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "approach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "We could just see the train approaching in the distance.",
          "If you look out of the window on the left, you'll see that we're now approaching the Eiffel Tower.",
          "I see it's approaching lunchtime, so let's take a break.",
          "In my opinion, no other composers even begin to approach (= come near in quality to) Mozart.",
          "The total amount raised so far is approaching (= almost) $1,000.",
          "He's very active for a man approaching 80 (= who is almost 80 years old)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not sure how to approach the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to, write to, or visit someone in order to do something such as make a request or business agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "We've just approached the bank for/about a loan.",
          "She's been approached by a modelling agency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of considering or doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Since our research so far has not produced any answers to this problem, we need to adopt a different approach to it.",
          "I've just read an interesting book which has a new approach to Shakespeare.",
          "Michael is always very logical in his approach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of getting nearer in distance or time:",
        "examples": [
          "The siren signalled the approach of an ambulance.",
          "Many kinds of birds fly south at the approach of winter.",
          "Please fasten your seat belts, the plane is now making its final approach (in)to (= is coming near to and preparing to land at) Heathrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a route that leads to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a very steep approach to the house.",
          "UK We got stuck in a traffic jam on the approach road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most similar thing to something else that is mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "That's the nearest approach to an apology you're going to get from Paula."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of communicating with another person or group in order to ask for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The hospital is making approaches to local businesses (= asking them to help) in their bid to raise money.",
          "I hear that Everton have made an approach to (= an attempt to make a business arrangement with) Arsenal to buy one of their players."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come nearer to something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We could see the train approaching from a distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you approach someone, you meet or communicate directly with that person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We approached the bank manager about a loan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something:",
        "examples": [
          "We should approach this problem logically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or object) the act of coming near to someone or something, or (of an event) the state of being about to happen soon:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The approach of winter sends many birds flying south."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of dealing with something:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to adopt a different approach to the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "an approach to sth Their positive approach to absence management played a large part in helping the organization return to profitability.",
          "a cautious/hands-on/practical approach He is respected for his hands-on approach in recruiting and a tireless work ethic.",
          "management/marketing approaches They changed their marketing approaches to include the principles and practices of green marketing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of communicating with another person or group in order to ask for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company said it has already had several approaches that \"may or may not lead to an offer\".",
          "receive an approach He had received a very attractive job approach to become group chief executive of a major company.",
          "a bid/takeover approach He confirmed that the firm had received takeover approaches from rival investment banks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "approachable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "friendly and easy to talk to:",
        "examples": [
          "Graham's always very approachable - why don't you talk the problem over with him?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a place is approachable, you can reach it or get near to it:",
        "examples": [
          "It's one of the few lakeside villages approachable by car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy to talk to; friendly:",
        "examples": [
          "Malcolm is always very approachable – talk it over with him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "approached": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "We could just see the train approaching in the distance.",
          "If you look out of the window on the left, you'll see that we're now approaching the Eiffel Tower.",
          "I see it's approaching lunchtime, so let's take a break.",
          "In my opinion, no other composers even begin to approach (= come near in quality to) Mozart.",
          "The total amount raised so far is approaching (= almost) $1,000.",
          "He's very active for a man approaching 80 (= who is almost 80 years old)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not sure how to approach the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to, write to, or visit someone in order to do something such as make a request or business agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "We've just approached the bank for/about a loan.",
          "She's been approached by a modelling agency."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "approaches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "We could just see the train approaching in the distance.",
          "If you look out of the window on the left, you'll see that we're now approaching the Eiffel Tower.",
          "I see it's approaching lunchtime, so let's take a break.",
          "In my opinion, no other composers even begin to approach (= come near in quality to) Mozart.",
          "The total amount raised so far is approaching (= almost) $1,000.",
          "He's very active for a man approaching 80 (= who is almost 80 years old)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not sure how to approach the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to, write to, or visit someone in order to do something such as make a request or business agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "We've just approached the bank for/about a loan.",
          "She's been approached by a modelling agency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of considering or doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Since our research so far has not produced any answers to this problem, we need to adopt a different approach to it.",
          "I've just read an interesting book which has a new approach to Shakespeare.",
          "Michael is always very logical in his approach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of getting nearer in distance or time:",
        "examples": [
          "The siren signalled the approach of an ambulance.",
          "Many kinds of birds fly south at the approach of winter.",
          "Please fasten your seat belts, the plane is now making its final approach (in)to (= is coming near to and preparing to land at) Heathrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a route that leads to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a very steep approach to the house.",
          "UK We got stuck in a traffic jam on the approach road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most similar thing to something else that is mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "That's the nearest approach to an apology you're going to get from Paula."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of communicating with another person or group in order to ask for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The hospital is making approaches to local businesses (= asking them to help) in their bid to raise money.",
          "I hear that Everton have made an approach to (= an attempt to make a business arrangement with) Arsenal to buy one of their players."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come nearer to something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We could see the train approaching from a distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you approach someone, you meet or communicate directly with that person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We approached the bank manager about a loan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something:",
        "examples": [
          "We should approach this problem logically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or object) the act of coming near to someone or something, or (of an event) the state of being about to happen soon:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The approach of winter sends many birds flying south."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of dealing with something:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to adopt a different approach to the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "an approach to sth Their positive approach to absence management played a large part in helping the organization return to profitability.",
          "a cautious/hands-on/practical approach He is respected for his hands-on approach in recruiting and a tireless work ethic.",
          "management/marketing approaches They changed their marketing approaches to include the principles and practices of green marketing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of communicating with another person or group in order to ask for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company said it has already had several approaches that \"may or may not lead to an offer\".",
          "receive an approach He had received a very attractive job approach to become group chief executive of a major company.",
          "a bid/takeover approach He confirmed that the firm had received takeover approaches from rival investment banks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "approaching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "We could just see the train approaching in the distance.",
          "If you look out of the window on the left, you'll see that we're now approaching the Eiffel Tower.",
          "I see it's approaching lunchtime, so let's take a break.",
          "In my opinion, no other composers even begin to approach (= come near in quality to) Mozart.",
          "The total amount raised so far is approaching (= almost) $1,000.",
          "He's very active for a man approaching 80 (= who is almost 80 years old)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not sure how to approach the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to, write to, or visit someone in order to do something such as make a request or business agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "We've just approached the bank for/about a loan.",
          "She's been approached by a modelling agency."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appropriate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "appropriate footwear for the country",
          "appropriate for Is this film appropriate for small children?",
          "I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.",
          "Is this an appropriate occasion to discuss finance?",
          "Please complete the appropriate parts of this form (= the parts that are right or necessary for your particular situation) and return it as soon as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something for your own use, usually without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "He lost his job when he was found to have appropriated some of the company's money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something from a culture and use it as part of your own:",
        "examples": [
          "As the empire expanded, they eagerly appropriated the artistic styles of neigbouring provinces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep an amount of money to use for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The government have appropriated millions of pounds for the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "correct or right for a particular situation or occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "Punishment should be appropriate to the crime.",
          "I don’t have any appropriate clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take and use for a purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The state appropriated funds for more clinics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Appropriate also means to steal:",
        "examples": [
          "He lost his job after he appropriated some of the company’s money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appropriately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "She didn't think we were appropriately dressed for a wedding.",
          "Business leaders who acted appropriately were widely praised."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "appropriation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking something for your own use, usually without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "The author objected to the appropriation of his story by an amateur filmmaker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking something such as an idea, custom, or style from a group or culture that you are not a member of and using it yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "The emergence of a global culture of hip hop raises issues of racial and cultural appropriation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money to be used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee approved an appropriation of £10,000.",
          "[ often plural ] The foundation was promised a seven percent increase to bring its appropriations to $2.07 billion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money kept separate to use for a particular purpose, esp. by a government:",
        "examples": [
          "The city council approved an appropriation of $10,000 to plant trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sum of money to be used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "an appropriation of $1 million/€5000/£20,000, etc. Campus leaders are seeking an emergency appropriation of roughly $25 million, mostly for repairs to neglected buildings.",
          "an appropriation for sth New appropriations for the military would grow only modestly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking something that belongs to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The demonstrators called on the government to speed up the appropriation of land from large estate owners and hand it over to the poor.",
          "The Securities and Futures Authority yesterday expelled a former director of the brokerage for \"dishonest appropriation of client assets\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "approval": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of having a positive opinion of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He showed his approval by smiling broadly.",
          "Alan is someone who always needs the approval of other people.",
          "Sam always tried hard to win his father's approval.",
          "formal Does the wine meet with your approval? (= Do you like the wine?)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you buy something on approval, you can return it without payment if it is not satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "The new manager introduced the practice of shipping items on approval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission:",
        "examples": [
          "The project has now received approval from the government.",
          "The teacher gave the student a nod of approval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state or condition of having a good opinion of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She craves the approval of her classmates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of officially accepting or allowing something:",
        "examples": [
          "You’ll need your parents’ approval to take this field trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission or agreement for something:",
        "examples": [
          "get/secure/win approval They want to raise rates, but it will be difficult to secure approval.",
          "gain/receive approval The new strategy has yet to receive approval from the board.",
          "give (your) approval The IMF is unlikely to give its approval.",
          "approval of sth Approval of the loan came after several hours of discussion by the executive board.",
          "approval for sth Recent management upheaval and delayed approval for key products have damaged the company.",
          "approval from sb The Hong Kong-based businessman needed 75% approval from minority shareholders for his proposed scheme.",
          "final/preliminary approval The measure still needs final approval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you buy something on approval, you can return it without payment if it is not satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "You can have the goods on approval for 28 days."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "approvals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of having a positive opinion of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He showed his approval by smiling broadly.",
          "Alan is someone who always needs the approval of other people.",
          "Sam always tried hard to win his father's approval.",
          "formal Does the wine meet with your approval? (= Do you like the wine?)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you buy something on approval, you can return it without payment if it is not satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "The new manager introduced the practice of shipping items on approval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission:",
        "examples": [
          "The project has now received approval from the government.",
          "The teacher gave the student a nod of approval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state or condition of having a good opinion of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She craves the approval of her classmates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of officially accepting or allowing something:",
        "examples": [
          "You’ll need your parents’ approval to take this field trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission or agreement for something:",
        "examples": [
          "get/secure/win approval They want to raise rates, but it will be difficult to secure approval.",
          "gain/receive approval The new strategy has yet to receive approval from the board.",
          "give (your) approval The IMF is unlikely to give its approval.",
          "approval of sth Approval of the loan came after several hours of discussion by the executive board.",
          "approval for sth Recent management upheaval and delayed approval for key products have damaged the company.",
          "approval from sb The Hong Kong-based businessman needed 75% approval from minority shareholders for his proposed scheme.",
          "final/preliminary approval The measure still needs final approval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you buy something on approval, you can return it without payment if it is not satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "You can have the goods on approval for 28 days."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "approve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have a positive opinion of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "approve of She doesn't approve of my friends.",
          "He doesn't approve of smoking.",
          "I thoroughly approve of what the government is doing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept, allow, or officially agree to something:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to wait months for the council to approve our plans to extend the house.",
          "The court approved the sale of the property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a good opinion of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish my mother approved of my friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept or allow something officially:",
        "examples": [
          "Finally the court approved the sale of the property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept, allow, or officially agree to something:",
        "examples": [
          "The measure was approved by the Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs.",
          "The aluminum producer could begin recalling workers on Tuesday if the union membership approves the offer.",
          "approve the bill/deal/settlement, etc. If shareholders approve the deal, it would be the biggest acquisition by a Mexican company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a good opinion of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Close to 90% of people approve of his handling of the crisis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "approved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something that is generally or officially accepted as being correct or satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the approved way of dealing with this?",
          "This school only offers approved language courses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "approves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have a positive opinion of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "approve of She doesn't approve of my friends.",
          "He doesn't approve of smoking.",
          "I thoroughly approve of what the government is doing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept, allow, or officially agree to something:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to wait months for the council to approve our plans to extend the house.",
          "The court approved the sale of the property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a good opinion of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish my mother approved of my friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept or allow something officially:",
        "examples": [
          "Finally the court approved the sale of the property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept, allow, or officially agree to something:",
        "examples": [
          "The measure was approved by the Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs.",
          "The aluminum producer could begin recalling workers on Tuesday if the union membership approves the offer.",
          "approve the bill/deal/settlement, etc. If shareholders approve the deal, it would be the biggest acquisition by a Mexican company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a good opinion of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Close to 90% of people approve of his handling of the crisis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "approving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing that you have a positive opinion about something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave him an approving smile."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "approximate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not completely accurate but close:",
        "examples": [
          "The train's approximate time of arrival is 10.30.",
          "The approximate cost will be about $600.",
          "Can you give me an approximate idea of the numbers involved?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be almost the same as:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper reports of the discussion only roughly approximated to (= were not exactly the same as) what was actually said.",
          "Student numbers this year are expected to approximate 5,000 (= to be about 5,000)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "almost exact:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you tell me the approximate value of this watch?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come near in quality, amount, value, or character:",
        "examples": [
          "The painting only approximated the mountain landscape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "close to a particular number or time but not exactly that number or time:",
        "examples": [
          "All numbers are approximate.",
          "the approximate amount/cost/number The final resulting figure is the approximate amount for which the home should be insured."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be close to a particular number or time but not exactly that number or time:",
        "examples": [
          "Compound annual earnings growth has approximated 90%.",
          "approximate to sth To secure the company, it is having to pay a price approximating to half its present market capitalization."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "approximately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time:",
        "examples": [
          "The job will take approximately three weeks, and cost approximately £1,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time:",
        "examples": [
          "In December, the company reduced its workforce by approximately 5%.",
          "It will take approximately two weeks to collect the data."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apricot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, round, soft fruit with a pale orange, furry skin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale orange colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small orange fruit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "april": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fourth month of the year, after March and before May:",
        "examples": [
          "We came back in April.",
          "The meeting is on 4 April.",
          "I haven't seen her since last April."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fourth month of the year, after March and before May",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "apron": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing worn over the front of other clothes to keep them clean when doing a dirty or messy job, especially cooking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of an airport in which aircraft are turned around or goods are put onto them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a stage in a theatre that is in front of the curtain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing worn over the front of other clothes to keep them clean when doing a dirty or messy job, esp. cooking",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "apropos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to introduce something that is related to or connected with something that has just been said:",
        "examples": [
          "apropos of I had an email from Sally yesterday - apropos of which, did you send her that article?",
          "Apropos what you said yesterday, I think you made the right decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suitable in a particular situation or at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "apropos to clothes that are apropos to the occasion"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "apt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suitable or right for a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "an apt comment/description"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be likely to do something or to often do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The kitchen roof is apt to (= likely to) leak when it rains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a natural ability or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "We have some particularly apt students in the class this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for apartment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "correct or right for a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Chris’s apt comments summed up our opinions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely:",
        "examples": [
          "This old roof is apt to leak when it rains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for apartment",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aptitude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a natural ability or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "My son has no/little aptitude for sport.",
          "We will take your personal aptitudes and abilities into account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "natural ability or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] My son has no aptitude for sports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural ability or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "aptitude for sth Discovering that he had an aptitude for finance, he got a job as a commercial-credit analyst.",
          "display/have/show an aptitude He has been studying for A-levels and has shown an aptitude for computer studies, art, and design."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aqua": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a greenish-blue colour:",
        "examples": [
          "His jet is painted in aqua and features a picture of a dolphin on the tail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "water, when it is used in make-up and beauty products:",
        "examples": [
          "Shampoo, shaving foam, and toothpaste all contain aqua (water), laureth sodium sulfate, and a whole list of other near-identical ingredients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a greenish-blue colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Mrs Bush wore an aqua dress by Oscar de la Renta."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) the color that is a mixture of blue and green:",
        "examples": [
          "an aqua sea",
          "[ U ] You look good in aqua."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aquarium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a glass container in which fish and other water creatures can be kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building, usually open to the public, that holds many aquariums",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a glass container or pool in which small fish and other water animals and plants are kept, or a building, usually open to the public, in which many different fish and other water animals live and can be studied",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aquatic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "living or growing in, happening in, or connected with water:",
        "examples": [
          "aquatic plants",
          "aquatic sports"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "living in, happening in, or connected with water:",
        "examples": [
          "Waterskiing is my favorite aquatic sport."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aqueduct": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a structure for carrying water across land, especially one like a high bridge with many arches that carries pipes or a canal across a valley",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure like a bridge for carrying water across land in pipes or an open channel",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Arkansas: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arab": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person from Western Asia or North Africa who speaks Arabic as a first language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a horse from a breed originally from Arabia, with a high tail and a particular shape of head:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a breeder of Arab horses.",
          "She was riding a chestnut Arab gelding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Arabs or their countries:",
        "examples": [
          "The Arab countries include Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Egypt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose language is Arabic, an important language of the Middle East, or who comes from an Arabic-speaking country, esp. in the Middle East",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arabia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large peninsula (= a long piece of land that sticks out into the sea) in West Asia, that includes Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a songbird of the finch family, native to Africa, Arabia, and South Asia.",
          "Oman is on the eastern edge of the Arabian peninsula."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arabian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "from or relating to Arabia, a large area of land in West Asia that includes Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates:",
        "examples": [
          "The desert moon shone in a beautiful Arabian sky.",
          "The publisher specializes in Arabian history, travel, and literature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a horse from a breed originally from Arabia, with a high tail and a particular shape of head:",
        "examples": [
          "The famous warriors Alexander the Great, Napoleon, and Genghis Khan are all said to have ridden Arabians.",
          "She had in her stables some of the best Arabian horses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Arabia:",
        "examples": [
          "Surviving inscriptions show that Roman soldiers posted to Hadrian's wall included Germans, Spaniards, Gauls, Africans, Syrians, and Arabians.",
          "His writing has dated badly, as he often portrayed Africans, Arabians, and Asians as evil or comic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arabic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a language spoken in Western Asia and North Africa:",
        "examples": [
          "There are many regional varieties of Arabic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arabs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person from Western Asia or North Africa who speaks Arabic as a first language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a horse from a breed originally from Arabia, with a high tail and a particular shape of head:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a breeder of Arab horses.",
          "She was riding a chestnut Arab gelding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Arabs or their countries:",
        "examples": [
          "The Arab countries include Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Egypt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose language is Arabic, an important language of the Middle East, or who comes from an Arabic-speaking country, esp. in the Middle East",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aramaic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a language used in Western Asia:",
        "examples": [
          "About 80,000 writings in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek were found.",
          "He was the first to translate completely from Aramaic to English."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or relating to the Aramaic language:",
        "examples": [
          "Syriac is an Aramaic dialect.",
          "The burial casket bears a simple Aramaic inscription."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arbitrary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "based on chance rather than being planned or based on reason:",
        "examples": [
          "arbitrary decision-making",
          "Did you have a reason for choosing your destination or was it arbitrary?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using unlimited personal power without considering other people's rights or wishes:",
        "examples": [
          "an arbitrary ruler",
          "The company has been the subject of an arbitrary take-over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on a desire or idea or chance rather than reason:",
        "examples": [
          "Her outfit was an arbitrary choice but was just perfect."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arbor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sheltered place in a garden formed by trees and bushes that are grown to partly surround it:",
        "examples": [
          "a rose arbor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arc": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the shape of part of a circle, or other curved line:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball rose in a high arc and fell behind the boundary line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful flow of electricity that goes across a space between two points",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete story or the story of one character, especially one that is part of a larger story in a film, book, or television series:",
        "examples": [
          "Even the minor characters in these films come with their own story arcs.",
          "Films about teachers working with troubled kids tend to follow a predictable arc involving conflict and resolution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in the shape of an arc:",
        "examples": [
          "The rocket arced gracefully into the sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an electric arc",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a circle, or the shape of a curved line:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball rose in a high arc and landed beyond the fence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arcade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a covered area or passage in which there are shops:",
        "examples": [
          "a shopping arcade"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a covered passage joined to a building on one side and with columns and arches along the other side",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area where there are many electronic or other coin-operated games for the public:",
        "examples": [
          "video-game arcades",
          "a carnival arcade"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An arcade is also a covered area between buildings, esp. one with arches and columns where there are shops.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a covered area or passage containing stores:",
        "examples": [
          "shopping arcade"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arcadia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an image or idea of life in the countryside that is believed to be perfect",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arcane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mysterious and known only by a few people:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the only person who understood all the arcane details of the agreement.",
          "This argument may seem arcane to those not closely involved in the world of finance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complicated and therefore understood or known by only a few people:",
        "examples": [
          "They worked hard to negotiate New York's arcane rules for getting on presidential ballots."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a structure, consisting of a curved top on two supports, that holds the weight of something above it:",
        "examples": [
          "In many churches the side aisles are separated from the central aisle by a row of arches.",
          "Passing through the arch, you enter an open courtyard.",
          "The vines were trained over an arch, providing shade as well as fruit.",
          "The temple's grand white arches rose conspicuously over the dirty decaying city.",
          "The abbey is known for its majestic arches, fine doorways and elegant windows.",
          "The town is dominated by the massive arches of a viaduct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has the shape of an arch, often used for decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "The boat floated through the arch of the trees towards the bridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the raised curve on the bottom of your foot:",
        "examples": [
          "She has very high arches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any organ or part of the body that is curved in shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The premature loss of primary teeth causes shrinking of the dental arch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the shape of an arch:",
        "examples": [
          "Trees arch over the river.",
          "Her eyebrows arched in contempt.",
          "arch your back She watched the cat arch its back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing that you think it is amusing that you know more about something than someone else does:",
        "examples": [
          "an arch tone of voice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most important:",
        "examples": [
          "an archbishop",
          "an archduke"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "greater or especially worse than others of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "an arch-criminal",
          "his arch-enemy",
          "He's always been an arch-opponent of the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure consisting of a curved top on two supports which holds the weight of something above it, or something decorative that has this shape:",
        "examples": [
          "Two rows of arches support the roof of the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The arch of your foot is the higher, curved part on the bottom.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "archaeologist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who studies the buildings, graves, tools, and other objects of people who lived in the past",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "archaeologists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who studies the buildings, graves, tools, and other objects of people who lived in the past",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "archaic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or belonging to an ancient period in history:",
        "examples": [
          "an archaic system of government",
          "an archaic law/rule/language"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely old-fashioned:",
        "examples": [
          "Planned in the 1990s, the system was archaic by the time it was implemented.",
          "He has archaic ideas about women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or belonging to the past; from an ancient period in history:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people like to show off by using archaic words."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "archangel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an angel of high rank:",
        "examples": [
          "the Archangel Gabriel"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "archbishop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bishop of the highest rank who is in charge of churches and other bishops in a particular large area:",
        "examples": [
          "The Archbishop of Canterbury holds the highest position in the Church of England."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bishop (= an important priest) of the highest rank, in charge of the churches and other bishops in a large area",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "archdiocese": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the area of which an archbishop in some Christian Churches is in charge",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of which an archbishop is in charge",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a shape or structure with an curve at the top, like an arch:",
        "examples": [
          "The entrance to the cathedral is through an arched door."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "archeological": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving or relating to archaeology:",
        "examples": [
          "an archaeological dig/excavation",
          "an area/site of archaeological interest"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "archeologist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who studies the buildings, graves, tools, and other objects of people who lived in the past",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "archer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who shoots arrows from a bow for sport or as a weapon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who shoots with a bow (= long stick held bent by a string tied to the ends) and arrow, usually for sport",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "archers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who shoots arrows from a bow for sport or as a weapon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who shoots with a bow (= long stick held bent by a string tied to the ends) and arrow, usually for sport",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "archery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the art or sport of shooting arrows",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skill or sport of shooting arrows",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a structure, consisting of a curved top on two supports, that holds the weight of something above it:",
        "examples": [
          "In many churches the side aisles are separated from the central aisle by a row of arches.",
          "Passing through the arch, you enter an open courtyard.",
          "The vines were trained over an arch, providing shade as well as fruit.",
          "The temple's grand white arches rose conspicuously over the dirty decaying city.",
          "The abbey is known for its majestic arches, fine doorways and elegant windows.",
          "The town is dominated by the massive arches of a viaduct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has the shape of an arch, often used for decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "The boat floated through the arch of the trees towards the bridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the raised curve on the bottom of your foot:",
        "examples": [
          "She has very high arches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any organ or part of the body that is curved in shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The premature loss of primary teeth causes shrinking of the dental arch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the shape of an arch:",
        "examples": [
          "Trees arch over the river.",
          "Her eyebrows arched in contempt.",
          "arch your back She watched the cat arch its back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing that you think it is amusing that you know more about something than someone else does:",
        "examples": [
          "an arch tone of voice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most important:",
        "examples": [
          "an archbishop",
          "an archduke"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "greater or especially worse than others of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "an arch-criminal",
          "his arch-enemy",
          "He's always been an arch-opponent of the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure consisting of a curved top on two supports which holds the weight of something above it, or something decorative that has this shape:",
        "examples": [
          "Two rows of arches support the roof of the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The arch of your foot is the higher, curved part on the bottom.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "architect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to design new buildings and make certain that they are built correctly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person responsible for achieving a particular plan or aim:",
        "examples": [
          "Bevan was the architect of the British National Health Service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who designs new buildings and is responsible for how they are built:",
        "examples": [
          "Doug and Wendy worked with an architect to create their dream home.",
          "fig. President Roosevelt was the architect of the New Deal during the Great Depression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to design buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "He worked with the building's architect to make the new office as green as his budget would allow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who designs a plan and puts it into operation:",
        "examples": [
          "With a reputation as a tough cost cutter, he was the architect of the recent turnarounds at both companies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "architects": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to design new buildings and make certain that they are built correctly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person responsible for achieving a particular plan or aim:",
        "examples": [
          "Bevan was the architect of the British National Health Service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who designs new buildings and is responsible for how they are built:",
        "examples": [
          "Doug and Wendy worked with an architect to create their dream home.",
          "fig. President Roosevelt was the architect of the New Deal during the Great Depression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to design buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "He worked with the building's architect to make the new office as green as his budget would allow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who designs a plan and puts it into operation:",
        "examples": [
          "With a reputation as a tough cost cutter, he was the architect of the recent turnarounds at both companies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "architectural": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to architecture:",
        "examples": [
          "architectural drawings/plans",
          "a building of architectural interest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the design of buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "architectural firm",
          "Several architectural styles are being considered for the proposed housing development.",
          "Ground Zero is the most emotive architectural project of our time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "architecture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the art and practice of designing and making buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "to study architecture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the style in which buildings are made:",
        "examples": [
          "Roman architecture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the art and science of designing and making buildings, or the style of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "modern/classical/Gothic architecture",
          "He studied architecture with Gropius."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job or activity of designing buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "He earned a master's degree in architecture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of building:",
        "examples": [
          "environmentally sustainable architecture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the design and structure of a computer system, which controls what equipment can be connected to it and what software can operate on it:",
        "examples": [
          "hardware/software architecture Their software architecture is good and they continue to show good growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the structure of an organization, which influences the relationship between its parts and employees:",
        "examples": [
          "He regards this as an opportunity to deliver a radical new departmental architecture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "archival": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to an archive of historical records or electronic documents:",
        "examples": [
          "The documentary features hours of archival footage.",
          "They need computer access to the archival material."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "archive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a collection of historical records relating to a place, organization, or family:",
        "examples": [
          "archive film/footage/material",
          "These old photographs should go in the family archives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where historical records are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been studying village records in the local archive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer file used to store electronic information or documents that you no longer need to use regularly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store historical records or documents in an archive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in computer technology, to store electronic information that you no longer need to use regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "This software helps firms archive and retrieve emails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the documents showing the history of a place, organization, or family, or the place where these are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "The author’s manuscripts are in the college archives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of records that are no longer used:",
        "examples": [
          "an archive of financial statements"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer file used to store electronic information or documents that you no longer need to use regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "Use your e-mail application's archive feature to transfer messages that are older than six months to an archive file."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of documents and files that are available on the internet for people to look at:",
        "examples": [
          "An online archive exists with all of those reviews."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store old records or documents so that you can access them again in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The file was archived about a year ago after a worker wrongly labeled it as inactive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store electronic information that you no longer need to use regularly in a special file that uses less space on your computer:",
        "examples": [
          "In all, 31,000 archived e-mails thought to have been deleted were later uncovered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "archived": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store historical records or documents in an archive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in computer technology, to store electronic information that you no longer need to use regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "This software helps firms archive and retrieve emails."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "archives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a collection of historical records relating to a place, organization, or family:",
        "examples": [
          "archive film/footage/material",
          "These old photographs should go in the family archives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where historical records are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been studying village records in the local archive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer file used to store electronic information or documents that you no longer need to use regularly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store historical records or documents in an archive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in computer technology, to store electronic information that you no longer need to use regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "This software helps firms archive and retrieve emails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the documents showing the history of a place, organization, or family, or the place where these are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "The author’s manuscripts are in the college archives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of records that are no longer used:",
        "examples": [
          "an archive of financial statements"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer file used to store electronic information or documents that you no longer need to use regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "Use your e-mail application's archive feature to transfer messages that are older than six months to an archive file."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of documents and files that are available on the internet for people to look at:",
        "examples": [
          "An online archive exists with all of those reviews."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store old records or documents so that you can access them again in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The file was archived about a year ago after a worker wrongly labeled it as inactive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store electronic information that you no longer need to use regularly in a special file that uses less space on your computer:",
        "examples": [
          "In all, 31,000 archived e-mails thought to have been deleted were later uncovered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "archiving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store historical records or documents in an archive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in computer technology, to store electronic information that you no longer need to use regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "This software helps firms archive and retrieve emails."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "archway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an entrance or passage formed by an arch",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arctic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the very cold area around the North Pole:",
        "examples": [
          "Polar bears live in the Arctic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the Arctic:",
        "examples": [
          "No trees grow in the Arctic regions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very cold:",
        "examples": [
          "The North of England has been experiencing Arctic conditions these past few days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely cold:",
        "examples": [
          "Arctic air stung New England with freezing temperatures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the large and extremely cold area around the North Pole:",
        "examples": [
          "The Arctic is not a barren wasteland."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ardent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing strong feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "an ardent supporter of Manchester United",
          "an ardent feminist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing strong feelings; eager:",
        "examples": [
          "They were ardent pacifists."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ardor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great enthusiasm or love:",
        "examples": [
          "His ardor for her cooled after only a few weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong emotion, or great enthusiasm or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "She fires off the facts, yet lets her ardor for her cause come through.",
          "Her ardor for basketball impressed me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arduous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "difficult, needing a lot of effort and energy:",
        "examples": [
          "an arduous climb/task/journey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult and tiring, or needing a great deal of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "In those days, a trip to the West was an arduous journey."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "area": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular part of a place, piece of land, or country:",
        "examples": [
          "all areas All areas of the country will have some rain tonight.",
          "The area of New York to the south of Houston Street is known as Soho.",
          "Houses in the London area (= in and around London) are very expensive.",
          "remote area It can be difficult getting supplies to more remote areas.",
          "urban/rural areas",
          "He's an area manager (= is responsible for business in a particular area) for a computer company.",
          "This is a very poor area.",
          "Dogs are not allowed in the children's play area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nearby:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know of any Thai restaurants in the area?",
          "I went online to check on house prices in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular part of a surface or object:",
        "examples": [
          "This area of the brain has been linked to making decisions.",
          "Click on any blank area of the screen.",
          "We apply the cream gently to any painful areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject or activity, or a part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "area of expertise Software is not really my area of expertise.",
          "in all areas She's improved her game in all areas.",
          "Marketing is Paul's area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the size of a flat surface calculated by multiplying its length by its width:",
        "examples": [
          "the area of a rectangle",
          "in area Meadow Farm is 50 square kilometres in area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the earth’s surface of land and water, or a particular part of a country, city, town, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "an industrial/suburban/mountainous area"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An area is also a particular part of anything that takes space:",
        "examples": [
          "This area of the brain is called the cerebral cortex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular subject or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "His area of expertise includes learning disorders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the measure of a flat space or surface:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] You get the area of a rectangle by multiplying its length by its width."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular part of a place, piece of land, or country:",
        "examples": [
          "This is an area of the city where 48% of the properties are rental properties.",
          "Our goal is to grow the total number of jobs in the metropolitan area and to provide the environment for companies to grow and prosper.",
          "the reception/kitchen/parking area",
          "the packaging/trading area"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject or activity, or a part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Principal growth in the past year has been in the area of new technology in manufacturing and medical settings.",
          "He looked continually for ways to expand his startup firm's area of expertise"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "areas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular part of a place, piece of land, or country:",
        "examples": [
          "all areas All areas of the country will have some rain tonight.",
          "The area of New York to the south of Houston Street is known as Soho.",
          "Houses in the London area (= in and around London) are very expensive.",
          "remote area It can be difficult getting supplies to more remote areas.",
          "urban/rural areas",
          "He's an area manager (= is responsible for business in a particular area) for a computer company.",
          "This is a very poor area.",
          "Dogs are not allowed in the children's play area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nearby:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know of any Thai restaurants in the area?",
          "I went online to check on house prices in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular part of a surface or object:",
        "examples": [
          "This area of the brain has been linked to making decisions.",
          "Click on any blank area of the screen.",
          "We apply the cream gently to any painful areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject or activity, or a part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "area of expertise Software is not really my area of expertise.",
          "in all areas She's improved her game in all areas.",
          "Marketing is Paul's area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the size of a flat surface calculated by multiplying its length by its width:",
        "examples": [
          "the area of a rectangle",
          "in area Meadow Farm is 50 square kilometres in area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the earth’s surface of land and water, or a particular part of a country, city, town, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "an industrial/suburban/mountainous area"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An area is also a particular part of anything that takes space:",
        "examples": [
          "This area of the brain is called the cerebral cortex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular subject or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "His area of expertise includes learning disorders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the measure of a flat space or surface:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] You get the area of a rectangle by multiplying its length by its width."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular part of a place, piece of land, or country:",
        "examples": [
          "This is an area of the city where 48% of the properties are rental properties.",
          "Our goal is to grow the total number of jobs in the metropolitan area and to provide the environment for companies to grow and prosper.",
          "the reception/kitchen/parking area",
          "the packaging/trading area"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject or activity, or a part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Principal growth in the past year has been in the area of new technology in manufacturing and medical settings.",
          "He looked continually for ways to expand his startup firm's area of expertise"
        ]
      }
    ]
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    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, flat area surrounded by seats used for sports or entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "an Olympic/a sports arena"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that involves argument and discussion:",
        "examples": [
          "After 30 years in the political arena, our local member of parliament is retiring next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a central, level area for the performance of sports or entertainment, having raised seats around it from which people can see the activities, or a building containing the seats and performance area:",
        "examples": [
          "a sports arena"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An arena is also a particular activity, esp. one that involves competition and gets a lot of public attention:",
        "examples": [
          "She entered the political arena as a young woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area of activity, especially one that is competitive and attracts a lot of attention:",
        "examples": [
          "As they focus on growth in the fiercely competitive beer brands arena, the companies have sought to cut costs.",
          "business/political/sales arena He said he hoped to join the entrepreneurial business arena."
        ]
      }
    ]
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  "arenas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, flat area surrounded by seats used for sports or entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "an Olympic/a sports arena"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that involves argument and discussion:",
        "examples": [
          "After 30 years in the political arena, our local member of parliament is retiring next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a central, level area for the performance of sports or entertainment, having raised seats around it from which people can see the activities, or a building containing the seats and performance area:",
        "examples": [
          "a sports arena"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An arena is also a particular activity, esp. one that involves competition and gets a lot of public attention:",
        "examples": [
          "She entered the political arena as a young woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area of activity, especially one that is competitive and attracts a lot of attention:",
        "examples": [
          "As they focus on growth in the fiercely competitive beer brands arena, the companies have sought to cut costs.",
          "business/political/sales arena He said he hoped to join the entrepreneurial business arena."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "argentina": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in South America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "argentinian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Argentina or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Argentina",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arguably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used when stating an opinion or belief that you think can be shown to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "He is arguably the world's best football player.",
          "Arguably, the drug should not have been made available."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that can be shown to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "She was, arguably, the best female basketball player of all time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "argue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak angrily to someone, telling that person that you disagree with them:",
        "examples": [
          "argue over They were arguing over which film to go and see.",
          "The children are always arguing.",
          "argue with Kids, will you stop arguing with each other?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give the reasons for your opinion, idea, belief, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "argue against The senator argued against making cuts in military spending.",
          "argue for The senator argued for making cuts in military spending.",
          "argue in favour of The senator argued in favour of making cuts in military spending.",
          "[ + that ] The senator argued that cuts in military spending were needed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give reasons why you think that a particular idea is right or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "You can argue the case either way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that something is true or exists:",
        "examples": [
          "The evidence argues a change in policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree esp. strongly and sometimes angrily in talking or discussing something:",
        "examples": [
          "They argued about money.",
          "I can’t argue with you about that (= I agree with you)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give the reasons for your opinion about the truth of something or to explain why you believe something should be done:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] They argued for/against a tax cut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law To argue is also to represent the case of someone in a court of law.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "argued": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak angrily to someone, telling that person that you disagree with them:",
        "examples": [
          "argue over They were arguing over which film to go and see.",
          "The children are always arguing.",
          "argue with Kids, will you stop arguing with each other?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give the reasons for your opinion, idea, belief, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "argue against The senator argued against making cuts in military spending.",
          "argue for The senator argued for making cuts in military spending.",
          "argue in favour of The senator argued in favour of making cuts in military spending.",
          "[ + that ] The senator argued that cuts in military spending were needed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give reasons why you think that a particular idea is right or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "You can argue the case either way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that something is true or exists:",
        "examples": [
          "The evidence argues a change in policy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "argues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak angrily to someone, telling that person that you disagree with them:",
        "examples": [
          "argue over They were arguing over which film to go and see.",
          "The children are always arguing.",
          "argue with Kids, will you stop arguing with each other?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give the reasons for your opinion, idea, belief, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "argue against The senator argued against making cuts in military spending.",
          "argue for The senator argued for making cuts in military spending.",
          "argue in favour of The senator argued in favour of making cuts in military spending.",
          "[ + that ] The senator argued that cuts in military spending were needed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give reasons why you think that a particular idea is right or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "You can argue the case either way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that something is true or exists:",
        "examples": [
          "The evidence argues a change in policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree esp. strongly and sometimes angrily in talking or discussing something:",
        "examples": [
          "They argued about money.",
          "I can’t argue with you about that (= I agree with you)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give the reasons for your opinion about the truth of something or to explain why you believe something should be done:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] They argued for/against a tax cut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law To argue is also to represent the case of someone in a court of law.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arguing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak angrily to someone, telling that person that you disagree with them:",
        "examples": [
          "argue over They were arguing over which film to go and see.",
          "The children are always arguing.",
          "argue with Kids, will you stop arguing with each other?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give the reasons for your opinion, idea, belief, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "argue against The senator argued against making cuts in military spending.",
          "argue for The senator argued for making cuts in military spending.",
          "argue in favour of The senator argued in favour of making cuts in military spending.",
          "[ + that ] The senator argued that cuts in military spending were needed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give reasons why you think that a particular idea is right or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "You can argue the case either way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that something is true or exists:",
        "examples": [
          "The evidence argues a change in policy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "argument": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disagreement, or the process of disagreeing:",
        "examples": [
          "The children had an argument about/over what game to play.",
          "He got into an argument with Jeff in the pub last night.",
          "A decision was finally made after some heated argument."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reason or reasons why you support or oppose an idea or suggestion, or the process of explaining these reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "Now that we've heard all the arguments for and against the proposal, let's vote on it.",
          "[ + that ] Her husband was not convinced by her argument that they needed a bigger house.",
          "I don't think that's a very strong/convincing/powerful argument.",
          "The central argument (= main point) of the book is that some of the plays were not written by Shakespeare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the subject matter of a written work and the development of the ideas in it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An argument is also a brief summary of a written work",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the reasons for your opinion about the truth of something or an explanation of why you believe something should be done:",
        "examples": [
          "A good argument can be made for providing health insurance for all children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law An argument is a lawyer’s representation of a case in a court of law.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong and sometimes angry disagreement in talking or discussing something:",
        "examples": [
          "I had an argument with my boss."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arguments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disagreement, or the process of disagreeing:",
        "examples": [
          "The children had an argument about/over what game to play.",
          "He got into an argument with Jeff in the pub last night.",
          "A decision was finally made after some heated argument."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reason or reasons why you support or oppose an idea or suggestion, or the process of explaining these reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "Now that we've heard all the arguments for and against the proposal, let's vote on it.",
          "[ + that ] Her husband was not convinced by her argument that they needed a bigger house.",
          "I don't think that's a very strong/convincing/powerful argument.",
          "The central argument (= main point) of the book is that some of the plays were not written by Shakespeare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the subject matter of a written work and the development of the ideas in it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An argument is also a brief summary of a written work",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the reasons for your opinion about the truth of something or an explanation of why you believe something should be done:",
        "examples": [
          "A good argument can be made for providing health insurance for all children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law An argument is a lawyer’s representation of a case in a court of law.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong and sometimes angry disagreement in talking or discussing something:",
        "examples": [
          "I had an argument with my boss."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aria": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music in an opera sung by one person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a song sung by one person in an opera or in some other types of music",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to start to happen or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "opportunity arise If the opportunity arises, I'd love to go to China.",
          "Problems arise when the payment is late.",
          "He died of complications arising from heart surgery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if it is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you work on Saturday, should the need arise?",
          "We can always rent a car, should the need arise.",
          "I will help you should the need arise.",
          "They are prepared to make a higher bid if the need arises.",
          "Production can be increased quickly if the need arises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get out of bed:",
        "examples": [
          "We arose early on Christmas morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come into existence or begin to be noticed; happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Problems arise when kids leave school.",
          "When the opportunity arose, he decided to take it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get up, esp. from bed after sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "We arose early on Saturday morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arises": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to start to happen or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "opportunity arise If the opportunity arises, I'd love to go to China.",
          "Problems arise when the payment is late.",
          "He died of complications arising from heart surgery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if it is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you work on Saturday, should the need arise?",
          "We can always rent a car, should the need arise.",
          "I will help you should the need arise.",
          "They are prepared to make a higher bid if the need arises.",
          "Production can be increased quickly if the need arises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get out of bed:",
        "examples": [
          "We arose early on Christmas morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come into existence or begin to be noticed; happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Problems arise when kids leave school.",
          "When the opportunity arose, he decided to take it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get up, esp. from bed after sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "We arose early on Saturday morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aristocracy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a class of people who hold high social rank:",
        "examples": [
          "members of the aristocracy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a class of people of high social rank",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An aristocracy is also a government ruled by or consisting of people of a high social class.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aristocratic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to a class of people who hold high social rank:",
        "examples": [
          "an aristocratic family",
          "His aristocratic manner alienated many voters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aristocrats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person of high social rank who belongs to the aristocracy:",
        "examples": [
          "Many aristocrats were killed in the French Revolution."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aristotle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an ancient Greek philosopher (= a person who studies the meaning of life) and scientist:",
        "examples": [
          "Most people, as Aristotle said, agree that happiness is the greatest practical good."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arithmetic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of mathematics that involves the adding and multiplying, etc. of numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never been very good at arithmetic.",
          "an arithmetic test"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "calculations involving adding and multiplying, etc. numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "I did some quick mental arithmetic and decided it was going to cost too much.",
          "I can't figure out which of these is cheaper - could you do the arithmetic?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of making calculations such as adding, multiplying, and dividing by using numbers, or the study of this",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arizona": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the southwestern US, whose capital city is Phoenix:",
        "examples": [
          "The day the storm hit, he travelled to Arizona.",
          "The weather is hot here in the desert of Arizona."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ark": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in the Bible) a large wooden ship built by Noah in order to save his family and a male and female of every type of animal when the world was covered by a flood",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the Bible) a wooden box that contained the writings of Jewish law, and that represented to the people of Israel the idea of God being present and leading them:",
        "examples": [
          "Many Ethiopians believe that Aksum is home to the Ark of the Covenant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arkansas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the southern US, whose capital city is Little Rock :",
        "examples": [
          "He served at several churches in Arkansas.",
          "Arkansas is a relatively small state."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of the two long parts of the upper body that are attached to the shoulders and have the hands at the end:",
        "examples": [
          "hold someone in your arms He held her in his arms (= held her closely).",
          "throw your arms around She threw her arms around me and gave me a hug.",
          "My arms ache from carrying this bag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The arm of a piece of clothing or furniture is a part of it that you put your arm in or on:",
        "examples": [
          "the arm of a jacket",
          "the arm of a chair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When two people are arm in arm, they both have one arm bent at the elbow and passing around and supporting, or being supported by, the arm of the other person:",
        "examples": [
          "We walked arm in arm along the river bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you have someone on your arm at an event, they go to the event with you as your friend or romantic partner:",
        "examples": [
          "Bill arrived at the party with his new partner on his arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, moving part of a machine or piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "In both videodisc players and record players an arm moves back and forth across the disc.",
          "robotic/robot arm During the manufacturing process the car panels are lifted into place by a robotic/robot arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An arm of land or water is a long, thin part of it that is joined to a larger area.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An arm of an organization is a part of it that is responsible for a particular activity or place:",
        "examples": [
          "The British company is one arm of a large multinational."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that a sports player has a good arm, you mean that they can throw the ball very hard or throw it a very long way:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of our fielders have great arms.",
          "This guy has one of the best arms in baseball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide yourself or others with a weapon or weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "Nobody knows who is arming the terrorists.",
          "arm someone with something I armed myself with a baseball bat and went to investigate the noise.",
          "They are currently arming for war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide yourself or others with equipment or knowledge in order to complete a particular task:",
        "examples": [
          "be armed with I went to the meeting armed with the relevant facts and figures.",
          "She armed herself for the interview by finding out all she could about the company in advance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two long parts of the upper body that are joined to the shoulders and have hands at the end:",
        "examples": [
          "Her arm was bandaged from elbow to wrist.",
          "He held his young son in his arms (= closely)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The arm of a piece of clothing or furniture is a part of it that you put your arm in or on:",
        "examples": [
          "the arm of a jacket/chair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An arm of an organization is a part of it with particular responsibilities:",
        "examples": [
          "the company's investment banking arm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide yourself or others with a weapon or weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "He armed himself with a baseball bat before going outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "adjustable rate mortgage: a loan for buying a house in which the interest rate can change:",
        "examples": [
          "ARM loans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a large company or organization that is responsible for a particular activity or place:",
        "examples": [
          "A loss on the sale of its outdoor advertising arm pre-tax profits.",
          "The German arm accounted for about 40% of materials handling.",
          "The new constitution has strengthened the legislative arm of government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "armada": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large group of armed ships that fight wars at sea:",
        "examples": [
          "The Spanish Armada was sent by the king of Spain to invade England in 1588."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "armadillo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small animal whose body is covered in hard strips that allow it to roll into a ball when attacked",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small animal found in South America, Central America, and in the southern US which has a body covered by hard, bony strips that allow it to curl into a ball to protect itself when attacked",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "armageddon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a final war between good and evil at the end of the world, as described in the Bible",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event of great destruction:",
        "examples": [
          "an environmental Armageddon"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "armband": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of material that a person wears around the arm as a sign of something, for example an official position:",
        "examples": [
          "All the stewards at the racetrack were wearing armbands.",
          "black armbands for a funeral"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow, ring-shaped piece of plastic filled with air, that people who are learning to swim wear on their arms in water to help them float",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "armed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using or carrying weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "armed conflict",
          "These men are armed and dangerous, and should not be approached."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "carrying many weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "The gunman was reported as being armed to the teeth and equipped with both a rifle and a pistol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the stated number or type of arms:",
        "examples": [
          "a one-armed person"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using or carrying weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "armed guards",
          "armed robbery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are armed with something, you know or have access to something that can be useful to you:",
        "examples": [
          "Kids should be armed with the facts about the disease."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "armenia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in southeastern Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "armenian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to Armenia, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Armenia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official language spoken in Armenia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "armies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular country's fighting force:",
        "examples": [
          "When did you join the army?",
          "He has decided on a career in the British Army.",
          "The army was/were called out to enforce the curfew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a military force that has the training and equipment to fight on land:",
        "examples": [
          "Both the armies suffered heavy losses in the battle.",
          "The minister is believed to have been killed by the rebel army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of people who are involved in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "She brought an army of supporters with her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the supporters of a football team, especially ones who travel to games in different towns, cities, or countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Scotland's 1 - 0 victory over France gave the Tartan Army something to celebrate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a military force, usually belonging to a country, that has the training and equipment to fight on land:",
        "examples": [
          "She decided to join the army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An army is also any large group:",
        "examples": [
          "An army of bystanders watched the film crew work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide yourself or others with a weapon or weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "Nobody knows who is arming the terrorists.",
          "arm someone with something I armed myself with a baseball bat and went to investigate the noise.",
          "They are currently arming for war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide yourself or others with equipment or knowledge in order to complete a particular task:",
        "examples": [
          "be armed with I went to the meeting armed with the relevant facts and figures.",
          "She armed herself for the interview by finding out all she could about the company in advance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "armistice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement between two countries or groups at war to stop fighting for a particular time, especially to talk about possible peace:",
        "examples": [
          "A two-week armistice has been declared between the rival factions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement between two countries or groups at war to stop fighting for a period of time, esp. to talk about possible peace",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "armor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong covering that protects a person, animal, or vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "samurai armor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Armor is also military vehicles that are covered in strong metal.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "armored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered with a special material that protects against weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "an armored personnel carrier"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An armored military division has vehicles covered with armor.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "armories": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where weapons and other military equipment are stored",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An armory is also a large building where members of local military units meet to train and where other events are sometimes held.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "armory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where weapons and other military equipment are stored",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An armory is also a large building where members of local military units meet to train and where other events are sometimes held.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "armour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong covering that protects something, especially the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Police put on body armour before confronting the rioters.",
          "In the past, knights used to wear suits of armour (= protective covering made of metal) in battle.",
          "These grenades are able to pierce the armour of tanks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "military vehicles that are covered in strong metal to protect them from attack:",
        "examples": [
          "The troops were backed by tanks, artillery, and other heavy armour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "armpit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hollow place under your arm where your arm joins your body:",
        "examples": [
          "sweaty/hairy armpits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hollow place under your arm where it joins your body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "armpits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hollow place under your arm where your arm joins your body:",
        "examples": [
          "sweaty/hairy armpits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hollow place under your arm where it joins your body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "weapons and equipment used to kill and injure people:",
        "examples": [
          "They have been charged with supplying arms to the guerrillas.",
          "An arms cache was discovered in South Wales.",
          "They were sanctioned for be selling arms to rogue nations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare to fight or to start fighting:",
        "examples": [
          "They are willing to take up arms if they have to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop fighting:",
        "examples": [
          "The minister has called on the terrorists to lay down their arms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "weapons and explosives used in fighting wars",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "army": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular country's fighting force:",
        "examples": [
          "When did you join the army?",
          "He has decided on a career in the British Army.",
          "The army was/were called out to enforce the curfew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a military force that has the training and equipment to fight on land:",
        "examples": [
          "Both the armies suffered heavy losses in the battle.",
          "The minister is believed to have been killed by the rebel army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of people who are involved in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "She brought an army of supporters with her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the supporters of a football team, especially ones who travel to games in different towns, cities, or countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Scotland's 1 - 0 victory over France gave the Tartan Army something to celebrate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a military force, usually belonging to a country, that has the training and equipment to fight on land:",
        "examples": [
          "She decided to join the army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An army is also any large group:",
        "examples": [
          "An army of bystanders watched the film crew work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arnold": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drink made by mixing together lemonade (= a drink made with the juice of lemons) and cold tea:",
        "examples": [
          "We usually drink an Arnold Palmer after playing tennis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aroma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong, pleasant smell, usually from food or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "the aroma of freshly baked bread",
          "a wine with a light, fruity aroma"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong, usually pleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "the aroma of coffee and frying eggs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of arise",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to have a particular feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a subject that has aroused a lot of interest.",
          "Our suspicions were first aroused when we heard a muffled scream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel sexual excitement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to have a particular feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "He works hard to arouse his students’ curiosity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aroused": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sexually excited:",
        "examples": [
          "sexually aroused",
          "An aroused person will experience a blood pressure increase and might breathe more heavily."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arousing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to have a particular feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a subject that has aroused a lot of interest.",
          "Our suspicions were first aroused when we heard a muffled scream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel sexual excitement",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arraigned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally accuse someone in a law court of a particular crime and ask that person to say if they are guilty or not:",
        "examples": [
          "He was arraigned on charges of aiding and abetting terrorists."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arraignment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a legal process in a law court where someone is accused of a particular crime and asked to say if they are guilty or not:",
        "examples": [
          "She was in custody last night awaiting arraignment.",
          "Their arraignments were postponed a month while the men retained solicitors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arrange": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to plan, prepare for, or organize something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm trying to arrange my work so that I can have a couple of days off next week.",
          "arrange something for something The meeting has been arranged for Wednesday.",
          "arrange for She's arranged for her son to have swimming lessons.",
          "arrange with I've already arranged with him to meet at the cinema.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They arranged to have dinner the following month.",
          "[ + that ] I'd deliberately arranged that they should arrive at the same time.",
          "[ + question word ] We haven't yet arranged when to meet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a group of objects in a particular order:",
        "examples": [
          "She arranged her birthday cards along the shelf.",
          "Who arranged these flowers so beautifully?",
          "His books are neatly arranged in alphabetical order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make changes to a piece of music so that it can be played in a different way, for example by a particular instrument:",
        "examples": [
          "Beethoven's fifth symphony has been arranged for the piano."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan or make preparations for something or for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He arranged a meeting between the two leaders.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] My friends arranged to eat with me.",
          "[ I ] Shelly arranged for the publication of her thesis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a particular order:",
        "examples": [
          "We arranged the chairs in a circle.",
          "Books should be arranged alphabetically by author."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write the parts of a piece of music so that it can be played by a particular instrument or instruments",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan, prepare, or organize something:",
        "examples": [
          "The outing was arranged by the firm as part of a team-building exercise.",
          "arrange an appointment/loan/meeting, etc. Industry leaders hastily arranged a meeting with city officials.",
          "arrange for sth The bank arranged for the sale of $1.2 billion of consumer loans.",
          "arrange for sb to do sth We can also arrange for you to receive specialist tax advice.",
          "arrange to do sth Clients can arrange to discuss their finances at any time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arranged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan, prepare for, or organize something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm trying to arrange my work so that I can have a couple of days off next week.",
          "arrange something for something The meeting has been arranged for Wednesday.",
          "arrange for She's arranged for her son to have swimming lessons.",
          "arrange with I've already arranged with him to meet at the cinema.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They arranged to have dinner the following month.",
          "[ + that ] I'd deliberately arranged that they should arrive at the same time.",
          "[ + question word ] We haven't yet arranged when to meet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a group of objects in a particular order:",
        "examples": [
          "She arranged her birthday cards along the shelf.",
          "Who arranged these flowers so beautifully?",
          "His books are neatly arranged in alphabetical order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make changes to a piece of music so that it can be played in a different way, for example by a particular instrument:",
        "examples": [
          "Beethoven's fifth symphony has been arranged for the piano."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arrangement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plan for how something will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "make arrangements They'd made all the arrangements for the party.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Arrangements were made to move the prisoners to another jail.",
          "What are your current childcare arrangements?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement between two people or groups about how something happens or will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "come to an arrangement I'm sure we can come to an arrangement (= reach an agreement).",
          "have an arrangement We had an arrangement - he would clean the house and I would cook.",
          "You can only withdraw money from this account by prior arrangement (= after making plans to do so) with the bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of objects that have been put in a particular order or position:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a striking arrangement of dried flowers on the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music that has had changes made to it so that it can be played in a different way, especially by different instruments:",
        "examples": [
          "This new arrangement of the piece is for saxophone and piano."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan for how the parts of a piece of music can be played by a particular instrument or instruments:",
        "examples": [
          "an arrangement for trumpet and cello"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way in which things are put together or placed:",
        "examples": [
          "a flower arrangement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan or preparation for something, esp. for something to happen in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "She had an arrangement to work at home two days a week.",
          "Since the hotel was full, we had to make other arrangements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan or preparation for how something will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "make an arrangement There wasn't enough time for him to make alternative arrangements.",
          "arrangement (for sb) to do sth Some people have very complicated arrangements to avoid paying tax.",
          "funeral/travel arrangements"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement between two companies, groups, or people, which provides an advantage to each:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a mutually beneficial arrangement for both companies.",
          "distribution/marketing/purchasing/supply arrangement",
          "arrangement with sb In the company's attempts to cut costs it has ended its arrangement with its biggest supplier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement that allows someone who is having difficulty paying a debt to pay it back over a longer period of time or to pay back only a part of the total amount",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arrangements": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plan for how something will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "make arrangements They'd made all the arrangements for the party.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Arrangements were made to move the prisoners to another jail.",
          "What are your current childcare arrangements?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement between two people or groups about how something happens or will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "come to an arrangement I'm sure we can come to an arrangement (= reach an agreement).",
          "have an arrangement We had an arrangement - he would clean the house and I would cook.",
          "You can only withdraw money from this account by prior arrangement (= after making plans to do so) with the bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of objects that have been put in a particular order or position:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a striking arrangement of dried flowers on the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music that has had changes made to it so that it can be played in a different way, especially by different instruments:",
        "examples": [
          "This new arrangement of the piece is for saxophone and piano."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan for how the parts of a piece of music can be played by a particular instrument or instruments:",
        "examples": [
          "an arrangement for trumpet and cello"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way in which things are put together or placed:",
        "examples": [
          "a flower arrangement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan or preparation for something, esp. for something to happen in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "She had an arrangement to work at home two days a week.",
          "Since the hotel was full, we had to make other arrangements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan or preparation for how something will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "make an arrangement There wasn't enough time for him to make alternative arrangements.",
          "arrangement (for sb) to do sth Some people have very complicated arrangements to avoid paying tax.",
          "funeral/travel arrangements"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement between two companies, groups, or people, which provides an advantage to each:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a mutually beneficial arrangement for both companies.",
          "distribution/marketing/purchasing/supply arrangement",
          "arrangement with sb In the company's attempts to cut costs it has ended its arrangement with its biggest supplier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement that allows someone who is having difficulty paying a debt to pay it back over a longer period of time or to pay back only a part of the total amount",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arranges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to plan, prepare for, or organize something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm trying to arrange my work so that I can have a couple of days off next week.",
          "arrange something for something The meeting has been arranged for Wednesday.",
          "arrange for She's arranged for her son to have swimming lessons.",
          "arrange with I've already arranged with him to meet at the cinema.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They arranged to have dinner the following month.",
          "[ + that ] I'd deliberately arranged that they should arrive at the same time.",
          "[ + question word ] We haven't yet arranged when to meet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a group of objects in a particular order:",
        "examples": [
          "She arranged her birthday cards along the shelf.",
          "Who arranged these flowers so beautifully?",
          "His books are neatly arranged in alphabetical order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make changes to a piece of music so that it can be played in a different way, for example by a particular instrument:",
        "examples": [
          "Beethoven's fifth symphony has been arranged for the piano."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan or make preparations for something or for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He arranged a meeting between the two leaders.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] My friends arranged to eat with me.",
          "[ I ] Shelly arranged for the publication of her thesis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a particular order:",
        "examples": [
          "We arranged the chairs in a circle.",
          "Books should be arranged alphabetically by author."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write the parts of a piece of music so that it can be played by a particular instrument or instruments",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan, prepare, or organize something:",
        "examples": [
          "The outing was arranged by the firm as part of a team-building exercise.",
          "arrange an appointment/loan/meeting, etc. Industry leaders hastily arranged a meeting with city officials.",
          "arrange for sth The bank arranged for the sale of $1.2 billion of consumer loans.",
          "arrange for sb to do sth We can also arrange for you to receive specialist tax advice.",
          "arrange to do sth Clients can arrange to discuss their finances at any time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arranging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan, prepare for, or organize something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm trying to arrange my work so that I can have a couple of days off next week.",
          "arrange something for something The meeting has been arranged for Wednesday.",
          "arrange for She's arranged for her son to have swimming lessons.",
          "arrange with I've already arranged with him to meet at the cinema.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They arranged to have dinner the following month.",
          "[ + that ] I'd deliberately arranged that they should arrive at the same time.",
          "[ + question word ] We haven't yet arranged when to meet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a group of objects in a particular order:",
        "examples": [
          "She arranged her birthday cards along the shelf.",
          "Who arranged these flowers so beautifully?",
          "His books are neatly arranged in alphabetical order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make changes to a piece of music so that it can be played in a different way, for example by a particular instrument:",
        "examples": [
          "Beethoven's fifth symphony has been arranged for the piano."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "array": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large group of things or people, especially one that is attractive or causes admiration or has been positioned in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a splendid array of food on the table.",
          "They sat before an array of microphones and cameras."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange a group of things in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "A large number of magazines were arrayed on the stand.",
          "Arrayed (= standing in a group) before him were 40 schoolchildren in purple and green."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange a group of soldiers in a position for fighting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of things or people, esp. when shown or positioned in an attractive way:",
        "examples": [
          "The airport shops offer a wide array of merchandise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of products of a similar type:",
        "examples": [
          "Electronics companies produce an array of products that rely on fiber networks.",
          "a broad/dazzling/wide/vast array (of sth) An added lure of the restaurant is the vast array of wines on offer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arrears": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money that is owed and should already have been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "rent arrears"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is owed and should already have been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "He ran into difficulties with his mortgage, building up more than £18,000 arrears.",
          "The government is committed to the full and timely payment of its public debt and arrears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "owing money that should have been paid in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Only 75 of its 7,300 borrowers are in arrears.",
          "About 180,000 homeowners were more than three months in arrears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "UK if someone is paid in arrears, they are paid at the end of the period of time during which the money was earned:",
        "examples": [
          "Childcare often has to be paid for in advance, while salaries are paid in arrears."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arrest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If the police arrest someone, they take them away to ask them about a crime that they might have committed:",
        "examples": [
          "He was arrested when customs officers found drugs in his bag.",
          "arrest someone for something The police arrested her for drinking and driving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop or interrupt the development of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The treatment has so far done little to arrest the spread of the cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract or catch someone's attention:",
        "examples": [
          "A photo of a small boy arrested my attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of arresting someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Two arrests were made, but the men were later released without charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is under arrest, they have been arrested by the police:",
        "examples": [
          "She was stopped outside the shop and placed under arrest.",
          "By morning most of the plotters were under arrest.",
          "The police soon had the culprit under arrest.",
          "Jones is now under arrest for manslaughter.",
          "You are not under arrest, so you are free to leave if you want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the police) to use legal authority to catch and take someone to a place where the person may be accused of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Kansas City police arrested a bank robber."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop or slow an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Antibiotics arrest the development of harmful bacteria."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using legal authority to catch and take someone to a place where the person may be accused of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] FBI agents made the arrest.",
          "[ U ] He was placed under arrest by federal marshals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arrested": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the police arrest someone, they take them away to ask them about a crime that they might have committed:",
        "examples": [
          "He was arrested when customs officers found drugs in his bag.",
          "arrest someone for something The police arrested her for drinking and driving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop or interrupt the development of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The treatment has so far done little to arrest the spread of the cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract or catch someone's attention:",
        "examples": [
          "A photo of a small boy arrested my attention."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arresting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very attractive in a way that attracts a lot of attention:",
        "examples": [
          "an arresting-looking woman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is arresting, it causes you to stop and notice it:",
        "examples": [
          "The house has an arresting view of the river."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arrests": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If the police arrest someone, they take them away to ask them about a crime that they might have committed:",
        "examples": [
          "He was arrested when customs officers found drugs in his bag.",
          "arrest someone for something The police arrested her for drinking and driving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop or interrupt the development of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The treatment has so far done little to arrest the spread of the cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract or catch someone's attention:",
        "examples": [
          "A photo of a small boy arrested my attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of arresting someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Two arrests were made, but the men were later released without charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is under arrest, they have been arrested by the police:",
        "examples": [
          "She was stopped outside the shop and placed under arrest.",
          "By morning most of the plotters were under arrest.",
          "The police soon had the culprit under arrest.",
          "Jones is now under arrest for manslaughter.",
          "You are not under arrest, so you are free to leave if you want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the police) to use legal authority to catch and take someone to a place where the person may be accused of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Kansas City police arrested a bank robber."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop or slow an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Antibiotics arrest the development of harmful bacteria."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using legal authority to catch and take someone to a place where the person may be accused of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] FBI agents made the arrest.",
          "[ U ] He was placed under arrest by federal marshals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arrival": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of arriving somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds gathered to await the boxer's arrival at the airport.",
          "On arrival at the police station, they were taken to an interview room.",
          "We regret the late arrival of Flight 237.",
          "New arrivals (= people who have just come to a place) were being housed in refugee camps.",
          "Sue and Michael are delighted to announce the arrival (= birth) of Emily, born on 21 August.",
          "The arrival (= introduction) of satellite television changed the face of broadcasting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a baby that has recently been born:",
        "examples": [
          "Their new arrival was keeping them busy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of someone or something that reaches a place or comes into existence, or a person or thing that reaches a place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The arrival of the railroad changed the western US.",
          "[ U ] The arrival of the new year was greeted with joy.",
          "[ C ] There were so many refugees that tents were needed to house new arrivals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of coming to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Two hours after the arrival of 500,000 newspapers, they are sorted into bundles for 2,000 newsagents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that comes to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "For the month of July, the airport ranked 27th among 32 nationally in on-time arrivals.",
          "An older student was chosen to show the new arrivals around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone starts a new job:",
        "examples": [
          "With the arrival of a new chief executive in July, there will be a refocusing of the business into a more cohesive unit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the introduction of something new such as a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "With moves towards the Internet-on-TV model and the arrival of universal broadband access, things are changing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of an airport that deals with passengers that have just arrived:",
        "examples": [
          "You will need to show your passport when you get to arrivals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arrivals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of arriving somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds gathered to await the boxer's arrival at the airport.",
          "On arrival at the police station, they were taken to an interview room.",
          "We regret the late arrival of Flight 237.",
          "New arrivals (= people who have just come to a place) were being housed in refugee camps.",
          "Sue and Michael are delighted to announce the arrival (= birth) of Emily, born on 21 August.",
          "The arrival (= introduction) of satellite television changed the face of broadcasting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a baby that has recently been born:",
        "examples": [
          "Their new arrival was keeping them busy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of someone or something that reaches a place or comes into existence, or a person or thing that reaches a place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The arrival of the railroad changed the western US.",
          "[ U ] The arrival of the new year was greeted with joy.",
          "[ C ] There were so many refugees that tents were needed to house new arrivals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of coming to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Two hours after the arrival of 500,000 newspapers, they are sorted into bundles for 2,000 newsagents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that comes to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "For the month of July, the airport ranked 27th among 32 nationally in on-time arrivals.",
          "An older student was chosen to show the new arrivals around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone starts a new job:",
        "examples": [
          "With the arrival of a new chief executive in July, there will be a refocusing of the business into a more cohesive unit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the introduction of something new such as a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "With moves towards the Internet-on-TV model and the arrival of universal broadband access, things are changing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of an airport that deals with passengers that have just arrived:",
        "examples": [
          "You will need to show your passport when you get to arrivals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arrive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to reach a place, especially at the end of a journey:",
        "examples": [
          "What time will your train arrive?",
          "It was dark by the time we arrived at the station.",
          "We arrived in Prague later that day.",
          "I arrived back to find that my room had been burgled.",
          "What time does the mail usually arrive (= is it delivered)?",
          "I ordered some CDs over a month ago, but they still haven't arrived (= I have not received them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen or start to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "The leaves starting to turn brown is a sign that autumn has arrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a baby arrives, it is born:",
        "examples": [
          "Their baby Olivia arrived on the date she was expected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come to a place, esp. after traveling:",
        "examples": [
          "What time is their plane scheduled to arrive?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something arrives, it appears:",
        "examples": [
          "Sausages suddenly arrived on our table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml Someone who has arrived has become successful:",
        "examples": [
          "When they sent a limo for us, I knew we’d arrived."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arrived": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach a place, especially at the end of a journey:",
        "examples": [
          "What time will your train arrive?",
          "It was dark by the time we arrived at the station.",
          "We arrived in Prague later that day.",
          "I arrived back to find that my room had been burgled.",
          "What time does the mail usually arrive (= is it delivered)?",
          "I ordered some CDs over a month ago, but they still haven't arrived (= I have not received them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen or start to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "The leaves starting to turn brown is a sign that autumn has arrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a baby arrives, it is born:",
        "examples": [
          "Their baby Olivia arrived on the date she was expected."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arrives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to reach a place, especially at the end of a journey:",
        "examples": [
          "What time will your train arrive?",
          "It was dark by the time we arrived at the station.",
          "We arrived in Prague later that day.",
          "I arrived back to find that my room had been burgled.",
          "What time does the mail usually arrive (= is it delivered)?",
          "I ordered some CDs over a month ago, but they still haven't arrived (= I have not received them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen or start to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "The leaves starting to turn brown is a sign that autumn has arrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a baby arrives, it is born:",
        "examples": [
          "Their baby Olivia arrived on the date she was expected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come to a place, esp. after traveling:",
        "examples": [
          "What time is their plane scheduled to arrive?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something arrives, it appears:",
        "examples": [
          "Sausages suddenly arrived on our table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml Someone who has arrived has become successful:",
        "examples": [
          "When they sent a limo for us, I knew we’d arrived."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arriving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach a place, especially at the end of a journey:",
        "examples": [
          "What time will your train arrive?",
          "It was dark by the time we arrived at the station.",
          "We arrived in Prague later that day.",
          "I arrived back to find that my room had been burgled.",
          "What time does the mail usually arrive (= is it delivered)?",
          "I ordered some CDs over a month ago, but they still haven't arrived (= I have not received them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen or start to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "The leaves starting to turn brown is a sign that autumn has arrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a baby arrives, it is born:",
        "examples": [
          "Their baby Olivia arrived on the date she was expected."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arrogance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than, or know more than, other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a self-confidence that is sometimes seen as arrogance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arrogant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than, or know more than, other people:",
        "examples": [
          "I found him arrogant and rude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "proud in an unpleasant way and behaving as if you are better or more important than other people:",
        "examples": [
          "I never met a more conceited and arrogant young man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arrowhead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sharp point at the end of an arrow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arrows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a weapon that is like a long, thin stick with a sharp point at one end and often feathers at the other, shot from a bow (= a long, thin piece of wood bent into a curve by a piece of string):",
        "examples": [
          "Robin Hood asked to be buried where his arrow landed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign consisting of a straight line with an upside down V shape at one end of it that points in a particular direction, used to show where something is:",
        "examples": [
          "I followed the arrows to the car park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin stick, pointed at one end, that can be shot from a bow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An arrow is also a sign (→), which points in a particular direction.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arroyo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the southwestern US, a narrow channel in the ground that is usually dry but becomes a stream after heavy rain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the southwestern US) a narrow channel in the ground that is usually dry but becomes a stream after heavy rain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for the part of your body that you sit on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a stupid person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude exclamation used when you feel annoyed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arsehole": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for an unpleasant or stupid person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arseholes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for an unpleasant or stupid person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arsenal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building where weapons and military equipment are stored:",
        "examples": [
          "The army planned to attack enemy arsenals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "The country has agreed to reduce its nuclear arsenal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or place where weapons and military equipment are made or stored, or a collection of weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "the Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey",
          "an arsenal of rockets"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arsenic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is very poisonous, often used to kill rats",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very poisonous substance, used to kill rats (= animals like mice, but larger) and harmful insects",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arson": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the crime of intentionally starting a fire in order to damage or destroy something, especially a building:",
        "examples": [
          "A cinema was burned out in north London last night. Police suspect arson."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of intentionally starting a fire in order to damage or destroy something, esp. a building",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arsonist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who intentionally starts a fire in order to damage or destroy something, especially a building:",
        "examples": [
          "Police are blaming arsonists for the spate of fires in the Greenfields housing estate.",
          "Investigators believe an arsonist set the wildfires that burned 20,000 acres of land."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "art": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the making of objects, images, music, etc. that are beautiful or that express feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "Can television and pop music really be considered art?",
          "I enjoyed the ballet, but it wasn't really great art."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of painting, drawing, and making sculpture:",
        "examples": [
          "Art and English were my best subjects at school.",
          "an art teacher"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "paintings, drawings, and sculptures:",
        "examples": [
          "The gallery has an excellent collection of modern art.",
          "an exhibition of Native American art",
          "Peggy Guggenheim was one of the 20th century's great art collectors.",
          "The Frick is an art gallery in New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity through which people express particular ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "Drama is an art that is traditionally performed in a theatre.",
          "Do you regard film as entertainment or as an art?",
          "She is doing a course in the performing arts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the making or showing or performance of painting, acting, dancing, and music:",
        "examples": [
          "More government money is needed for the arts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "subjects, such as history, languages, and literature, that are not scientific subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "At school I was quite good at arts, but hopeless at science."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a skill or special ability:",
        "examples": [
          "the art of conversation",
          "Getting him to go out is quite an art (= needs special skill)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, the second person singular of the present tense of \"be\":",
        "examples": [
          "thou art (= you are)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the making or doing of something whose purpose is to bring pleasure to people through their enjoyment of what is beautiful and interesting, or things often made for this purpose, such as paintings, drawings, or sculptures:",
        "examples": [
          "ancient/modern art",
          "American/French/Japanese art",
          "an art museum/gallery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An art is also a skill or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "He never learned the art of saying \"Thank you.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "artemis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Greek mythology (= ancient stories), a goddess (= female god) who is usually shown as a hunter with a bow and arrows:",
        "examples": [
          "the Temple of Artemis"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arterial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "related to or flowing in an artery (= a tube carrying blood from the heart to other parts of the body):",
        "examples": [
          "the arterial walls",
          "arterial blood"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An arterial route is an important one that a lot of traffic moves along. :",
        "examples": [
          "arterial roads"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arteries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the thick tubes that carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Hardening of the coronary arteries can lead to a heart attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important road or railway line:",
        "examples": [
          "the main arteries leading into London"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the larger tubes that carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important road, river, or other transportation route",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "artery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the thick tubes that carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Hardening of the coronary arteries can lead to a heart attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important road or railway line:",
        "examples": [
          "the main arteries leading into London"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the larger tubes that carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important road, river, or other transportation route",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arthritic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suffering from or affected by arthritis:",
        "examples": [
          "Her hands were swollen and arthritic.",
          "arthritic joints"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who suffers from arthritis:",
        "examples": [
          "Many arthritics find it difficult to climb stairs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arthritis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious condition in which a person's joints (= the places where two bones are connected) become painful, swollen, and stiff:",
        "examples": [
          "In later life she was crippled with arthritis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disease in which a person’s joints become swollen, and in which there is some loss in the ability to move them without pain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "artichoke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant with a round mass of pointed parts like leaves surrounding its flower that are eaten as a vegetable:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut the artichoke into long quarters and remove the choke (the purple spikes and blond fluff).",
          "artichoke hearts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a root vegetable that looks like a small potato with an uneven shape:",
        "examples": [
          "Peel the artichokes with a potato peeler then cut them in half lengthways.",
          "creamy artichoke soup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall plant with a rounded edible top that is enclosed by thick, pointed leaves",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "article": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing on a particular subject in a newspaper or magazine, or on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "There was an interesting article on vegetarianism in the paper yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the English words \"a\", \"an\", and \"the\", or words in other languages that do the same job as these",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular thing, especially one that is one of several things of a similar type or in the same place:",
        "examples": [
          "article of clothing An article of clothing was found near the river.",
          "Guests are advised not to leave any articles of value in their hotel rooms.",
          "articles of furniture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate part in a written document such as a legal agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "East and West Germany united under article 23 of the Bonn constitution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "work done in a law office while training to be a lawyer:",
        "examples": [
          "do your articles I'm doing my articles in a small firm in Oxford."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing on a particular subject in a newspaper or magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "an article on Chinese art"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular thing or item:",
        "examples": [
          "The police want a description of each missing article."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the English words \"a,\" \"an,\" and \"the,\" or words in other languages that are used in a similar way as these",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing on a particular subject in a newspaper or magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "The article appeared in the Feb. 1 issue of Economics and Portfolio Strategy, a newsletter for institutional investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate part in a written document such as a law or legal agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "The Commission has power to impose fines on parties in breach of Article 85(1)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "work in a law office as part of someone's training to be a lawyer:",
        "examples": [
          "I received a fairly general grounding while in articles, including the opportunity to undertake some commercial work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "articles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "work done in a law office while training to be a lawyer:",
        "examples": [
          "do your articles I'm doing my articles in a small firm in Oxford.",
          "They met when he was doing his articles at a large law firm.",
          "Anna began practising with the firm after completing her articles with them.",
          "I had finished my LLB and was doing articles.",
          "He qualified as a solicitor and spent some time in articles with a firm specializing in maritime law."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "articulate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to express thoughts and feelings easily and clearly, or showing this quality:",
        "examples": [
          "an intelligent and highly articulate young woman",
          "She gave a witty, entertaining, and articulate speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express in words:",
        "examples": [
          "I found myself unable to articulate my feelings.",
          "Many people are opposed to the new law, but have had no opportunity to articulate their opposition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pronounce:",
        "examples": [
          "When children first learn to talk, there are some sounds that they find difficult to articulate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect two bones by forming a joint",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing or able to express things easily and clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "The First Lady was an intelligent and articulate spokeswoman for a lot of causes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to explain in words, esp. to express something clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "She has not yet articulated her vision of why she wants to be governor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "artifact": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object, such as a tool, that was made in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum has artifacts dating back to prehistoric times."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "artifacts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object, such as a tool, that was made in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum has artifacts dating back to prehistoric times."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "artificial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made by people, often as a copy of something natural:",
        "examples": [
          "clothes made of artificial fibres",
          "an artificial heart",
          "an artificial lake",
          "artificial fur/sweeteners/flowers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "Their cheerfulness seemed rather strained and artificial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made by people, often as a copy of something natural:",
        "examples": [
          "artificial flowers",
          "artificial grass",
          "an artificial leg"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not sincere; not truly intended:",
        "examples": [
          "an artificial smile"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "artificially": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that uses an industrial process or substance, rather than being natural:",
        "examples": [
          "Most mushrooms sold in supermarkets have been grown artificially in manure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that has been intentionally caused by people's actions, rather than happening naturally or by chance:",
        "examples": [
          "They are keeping their prices artificially low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave an artificially sweet smile."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "artillery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very large guns that are moved on wheels or metal tracks, or the part of the army that uses these:",
        "examples": [
          "Naval gunfire and ground-based artillery are generally less accurate than many aircraft-borne weapons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large guns that are moved on wheels or metal tracks, or the part of an army that uses these:",
        "examples": [
          "He served as an artillery officer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "artisan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who does skilled work with their hands",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "made in a traditional way by someone who is skilled with their hands:",
        "examples": [
          "artisan bread/cheese"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making things in a traditional way with your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "an artisan baker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does skilled work with his or her hands:",
        "examples": [
          "You will learn how eighteenth-century artisans did their work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is skilled in making things with their hands:",
        "examples": [
          "State-of-the-art industrial manufacturing is complemented by the work of skilled seamstresses and artisans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "artisans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who does skilled work with their hands",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "made in a traditional way by someone who is skilled with their hands:",
        "examples": [
          "artisan bread/cheese"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making things in a traditional way with your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "an artisan baker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does skilled work with his or her hands:",
        "examples": [
          "You will learn how eighteenth-century artisans did their work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is skilled in making things with their hands:",
        "examples": [
          "State-of-the-art industrial manufacturing is complemented by the work of skilled seamstresses and artisans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "artist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who paints, draws, or makes sculptures:",
        "examples": [
          "Monet is one of my favourite artists.",
          "The artist painted this picture using tiny brushstrokes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who performs music:",
        "examples": [
          "The festival has an amazing line-up of both new and established artists.",
          "She is a musical artist who has sold millions of records."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who creates things with great skill and imagination:",
        "examples": [
          "He described her as one of the greatest film artists of the 20th century.",
          "In the kitchen, he is an artist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who paints, draws, or makes sculptures",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An artist is also an actor, musician, dancer, or other performer.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "artiste": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a skilled performer, especially a dancer, singer, or actor:",
        "examples": [
          "a popular 19th-century music hall artiste",
          "circus artistes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "artistes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a skilled performer, especially a dancer, singer, or actor:",
        "examples": [
          "a popular 19th-century music hall artiste",
          "circus artistes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "artistic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to art:",
        "examples": [
          "the artistic director of the theatre",
          "artistic endeavours",
          "a work of artistic merit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to create or enjoy art:",
        "examples": [
          "His friends are all artistic - they're painters, musicians, and writers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skilfully and attractively made:",
        "examples": [
          "That's a very artistic flower arrangement you have there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An artistic person has skill or ability in painting, dancing, singing, etc.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "artistically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to art:",
        "examples": [
          "It is possible to express oneself creatively and artistically at a community art studio.",
          "She had a very fulfilling year artistically and was cast in many roles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to the ability to enjoy or create art:",
        "examples": [
          "His parents were not artistically inclined, but they allowed young Jerome to study music and dance.",
          "Older definitions of \"gifted\" exclude the artistically talented."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a skilful and attractive way:",
        "examples": [
          "The platform was draped artistically with a white sheet.",
          "Shutter priority allows you to freeze the scene or artistically blur the picture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "artistry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great skill in creating or performing something, such as in writing, music, sport, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to admire the artistry of her novels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the special skills possessed by someone who has the ability to make art:",
        "examples": [
          "No American composer has topped the sheer artistry, elegance, and wit of Cole Porter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "artists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who paints, draws, or makes sculptures:",
        "examples": [
          "Monet is one of my favourite artists.",
          "The artist painted this picture using tiny brushstrokes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who performs music:",
        "examples": [
          "The festival has an amazing line-up of both new and established artists.",
          "She is a musical artist who has sold millions of records."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who creates things with great skill and imagination:",
        "examples": [
          "He described her as one of the greatest film artists of the 20th century.",
          "In the kitchen, he is an artist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who paints, draws, or makes sculptures",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An artist is also an actor, musician, dancer, or other performer.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the making or showing or performance of painting, acting, dancing, and music:",
        "examples": [
          "More government money is needed for the arts.",
          "public interest in the arts",
          "He's accomplished in all the arts - music, dance, acting.",
          "Funding for the arts is at an all time low in our country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "subjects, such as history, languages, and literature, that are not scientific subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "At school I was quite good at arts, but hopeless at science.",
          "Children should be given a well-balanced education in both the arts and the sciences.",
          "arts graduates/degrees",
          "He has always been a champion of arts eduction.",
          "We should not neglect philosophy and other arts subjects.",
          "Students often have to choose between arts or science at an early age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the making, showing, or performance of painting, acting, dancing, music, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "fine/decorative/performing arts"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "artwork": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the pieces of art, such as drawings and photographs, that are used in books, newspapers, and magazines:",
        "examples": [
          "All the artwork in the book has been done by the author."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object made by an artist, esp. a picture or statue",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the drawings and photographs that are used in books, newspapers, and magazines",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "arty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "being or wishing to seem very interested in everything connected with art and artists:",
        "examples": [
          "She hangs out with a lot of arty types."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trying to be like artists or dress and live in the style typical of artists, esp. while lacking any real understanding of art or the work of artists:",
        "examples": [
          "an arty crowd"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "arugula": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant whose long, green leaves are used in salads",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a green, leafy plant that is eaten in salads",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aryan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to a group of people who invaded northern India about 4,000 years ago and spoke an Indo-European language:",
        "examples": [
          "This area has a long history that predates the Aryan invasions of India."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to a group of white people with pale hair and blue eyes, believed by Nazis to be better than other groups",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a group of people who invaded northern India about 4,000 years ago and spoke an Indo-European language:",
        "examples": [
          "The Rig-Veda is an ancient Sanskrit text of the Aryans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who belongs to a group of white people with pale hair and blue eyes, believed by Nazis to be better than other groups",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "asap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for as soon as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Please reply ASAP."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for as soon as possible",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for as soon as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you let me know asap if this is something you would consider?",
          "\"When do you need it?\" \"ASAP.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "asbestos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft, greyish-white material that does not burn, used especially in the past in buildings, clothing, etc. as a protection against fire and as a form of insulation (= a way of stopping heat from escaping)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, gray-white material that does not burn and was used in buildings as a protection against fire, and as a form of insulation (= way of stopping heat from escaping):",
        "examples": [
          "Inhaling asbestos fibers can make you sick."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ascend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move up or climb something:",
        "examples": [
          "They slowly ascended the steep path up the mountain.",
          "There's a long flight of steps ascending (= leading up) to the cathedral doors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise to a position of higher rank:",
        "examples": [
          "He eventually ascended to the position of chief executive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move up or climb something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They slowly ascended the steep path up the mountain.",
          "[ I ] A long flight of steps ascends (= leads up) to the door of the museum."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ascended": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move up or climb something:",
        "examples": [
          "They slowly ascended the steep path up the mountain.",
          "There's a long flight of steps ascending (= leading up) to the cathedral doors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise to a position of higher rank:",
        "examples": [
          "He eventually ascended to the position of chief executive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ascending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "increasing in size or value:",
        "examples": [
          "I shall list my objections to the plan in ascending order of importance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving upwards or to higher levels, often used to refer to sensory pathways in the nervous system",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ascension": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of rising to a position of higher importance, rank, or success:",
        "examples": [
          "After his time in the US Army, Ashe continued his ascension in the world of tennis.",
          "His daughter's ascension to the speakership, a first for a woman, is a matter of great pride for him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of climbing or moving upwards:",
        "examples": [
          "Fibrosis of the fallopian tube can prevent the ascension of sperm through the canal.",
          "He never managed to cross the Atlantic via balloon, but he made hundreds of ascensions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of going up from earth to heaven, especially the process of Jesus Christ going up to heaven after his death and resurrection (= return to life):",
        "examples": [
          "The Ascension of Christ is depicted in this stained-glass window."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ascent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of climbing or moving upwards:",
        "examples": [
          "She made her first successful ascent of Everest last year.",
          "As the plane made its ascent, we saw thick smoke coming from one engine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slope, path, or road that goes up something:",
        "examples": [
          "We struggled up the slippery ascent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of starting to become successful:",
        "examples": [
          "His ascent to power was rapid and unexpected."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ascertain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to discover something:",
        "examples": [
          "The police have so far been unable to ascertain the cause of the explosion.",
          "[ + question word ] Have you ascertained whether she's coming or not?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make certain of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] I ascertained that no one could overhear us before I told Otto the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover a fact; to make certain:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire department has been unable to ascertain the cause of the fire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ascot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wide, straight piece of material worn like a tie in the open neck of a shirt",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the soft grey or black powder that is left after a substance, especially tobacco, coal, or wood, has burned:",
        "examples": [
          "cigarette ash"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what is left of something after it has been destroyed by fire, especially what is left of a human body after it has been burned:",
        "examples": [
          "Her ashes were scattered at sea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a forest tree that has a smooth, grey bark (= outer covering), small greenish flowers, and seeds shaped like wings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the wood from an ash tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light colour that is greyish or does not have any red in it:",
        "examples": [
          "ash blonde His wife is tall, with ash blonde hair.",
          "The restaurant's stunning interior is decorated in soft shades of plum, ash, and cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a prize which is given to the winner of a series of games of cricket between Australia and England:",
        "examples": [
          "Australia need to win the fourth test match to retain the Ashes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Action on Smoking and Health: an organization in Australia, the UK, and the US that tries to stop the sale and use of tobacco products",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the soft, gray or black, powdery substance left after something has burned:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] volcanic ash",
          "[ C ] We cleaned the ashes out of the fireplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tree that has a smooth gray bark (= strong outer covering), or the hard wood of this tree",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ashamed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling guilty or embarrassed about something you have done or about a quality in your character:",
        "examples": [
          "You've got nothing to be ashamed of.",
          "She ought to be thoroughly ashamed of herself - talking to her mother like that!",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He was ashamed to admit to his mistake.",
          "[ + that ] I was ashamed that I'd made so little effort.",
          "I'm ashamed to be seen with you when you behave so badly!",
          "I felt so ashamed of myself for making such a fuss.",
          "I'm so ashamed of you (= embarrassed to be connected with you)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling bad because you are aware that others know that you or someone connected with you has done something wrong or embarrassing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Pedro was never ashamed to admit his mistakes.",
          "I felt deeply ashamed for my father’s impoliteness.",
          "You have nothing to be ashamed of.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She was ashamed to ask her brother for money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ashes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "what is left of something after it has been destroyed by fire, especially what is left of a human body after it has been burned:",
        "examples": [
          "Her ashes were scattered at sea.",
          "Allied bombing left Dresden in ashes in 1945.",
          "be reduced to ashes Hundreds of homes were reduced to ashes in last summer's wildfires.",
          "The entire contents of the archive was turned into ashes.",
          "My mother has gone to collect the ashes of her brother, who died last month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a prize which is given to the winner of a series of games of cricket between Australia and England:",
        "examples": [
          "Australia need to win the fourth test match to retain the Ashes.",
          "England had not won the Ashes for over a decade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ash left after a dead body has been cremated (= burned):",
        "examples": [
          "My grandmother’s ashes were scattered over this lake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ashore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "towards or onto land from an area of water:",
        "examples": [
          "We swam ashore.",
          "A few pieces of wood had washed ashore.",
          "Strong winds blew the ship ashore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "toward or onto land from an area of water, or on land after coming from an area of water:",
        "examples": [
          "Julie jumped off the boat and swam ashore."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ashram": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where a group of Hindus live together away from the rest of society, or a place where Hindus can go in order to pray",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ashtray": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small dish or container, sometimes decorative, in which people can leave cigarette ash and cigarette butts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small container in which smokers leave ash and cigarette ends",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ashtrays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small dish or container, sometimes decorative, in which people can leave cigarette ash and cigarette butts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small container in which smokers leave ash and cigarette ends",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ashy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "consisting of or like ash (= the soft grey or black powder that is left after a substance has burned):",
        "examples": [
          "They found fruit thrived in the ashy soil at the feet of volcanoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "light grey in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Her ashy face was anxious, pallid with lack of sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of skin) feeling dry, and having areas of white on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Moisturizers relieve the dry or \"ashy\" skin that is common among dark-skinned people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "asia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the continent that is to the east of Europe, the west of the Pacific Ocean, and the north of the Indian Ocean",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "asian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Asia or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, belonging to or relating to China, Japan, or countries near them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, belonging to or relating to India, Pakistan, or countries near them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who comes from the continent of Asia, or a member of a group of people originally from Asia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, someone from China, Japan, or countries near them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, someone from India, Pakistan, or countries near them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a person) of or coming from Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "asians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Asia or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, belonging to or relating to China, Japan, or countries near them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, belonging to or relating to India, Pakistan, or countries near them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who comes from the continent of Asia, or a member of a group of people originally from Asia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, someone from China, Japan, or countries near them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, someone from India, Pakistan, or countries near them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a person) of or coming from Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aside": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "on or to one side:",
        "examples": [
          "pull someone/something aside He pulled the curtain aside.",
          "put something aside I've forgotten my wallet, so could you put this book aside (= keep this book) for me and I'll come back later on.",
          "stand aside Stand aside, please, and let these people pass.",
          "step aside We were asked to step aside to allow the repairman to enter.",
          "take someone aside She took me aside (= took me away from the other people) to tell me the news.",
          "I gave her a plate of food but she pushed it aside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you put or set aside money, you save it for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Every week I put aside some money for a new TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you leave, put, or set something aside, you do not talk about or deal with it at the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's leave that matter aside for now and talk about the more urgent problem facing us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "except for:",
        "examples": [
          "Money continues to be a problem but aside from that we're all well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a remark that someone makes in a quiet voice because they do not want everyone to hear it:",
        "examples": [
          "a whispered aside"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a remark or story in a speech or text that is not part of the main subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The informative asides about rural life make this wine guide rather special."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on or to one side:",
        "examples": [
          "I pushed aside the curtain and looked out the window.",
          "I took her aside (= out of hearing distance of other people) to tell her to behave herself.",
          "The governor wants to set aside (= keep separate and not spend) $50 million for emergencies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "asked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a question to someone, or to request an answer from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] She asked me a question.",
          "She asked a question about Welsh history.",
          "She asked me about Welsh history.",
          "She asked about Welsh history.",
          "I asked the guard the time of the train's departure.",
          "[ + question word ] I've no idea what time the train leaves. Ask the guard whether he knows.",
          "[ + question word ] I asked when the train would leave.",
          "[ + speech ] \"What time does the train leave?\" I asked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider something carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "She needs to ask herself why nobody seems to like her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or write to someone saying that you want them to do something, to give you something, or to allow you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked (her manager) if she could leave early to pick up the kids.",
          "If you need any help, please don't hesitate to ask.",
          "ask for You should ask (your accountant) for some financial advice.",
          "ask permission You have to ask permission to leave.",
          "ask to I asked to see my accountant.",
          "ask sb's advice I'd like to ask your advice on a financial matter.",
          "ask sb's opinion Could I ask your opinion about something?",
          "ask a favour Can I ask you a favour?/formal Can I ask a favour of you?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] You should ask your accountant to give you some financial advice.",
          "[ + that ] formal The solicitor asked that her client be allowed to make a phone call.",
          "[ + that ] formal We ask that any faulty goods be returned in their original packaging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to request or invite someone to go somewhere with you or to come to your home:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Are you going to Muriel's party?\" \"No, I haven't been asked.\"",
          "[ + to infinitive ] US I've asked David to come to the party.",
          "In fact they've asked us to stay for the whole weekend.",
          "ask someone to something UK I've asked David to the party.",
          "ask someone over Jorge has asked us over for dinner next Friday.",
          "UK Ian's asked us round to dinner next Friday.",
          "UK Ian's asked us for dinner next Friday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to expect or demand something:",
        "examples": [
          "Greg's asking (= expecting to be paid) £250,000 for his house.",
          "He asks too much of me - I can't always be there to help him.",
          "ask a lot It's asking a lot when your boss wants you to work weekends as well as evenings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "asking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a question to someone, or to request an answer from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] She asked me a question.",
          "She asked a question about Welsh history.",
          "She asked me about Welsh history.",
          "She asked about Welsh history.",
          "I asked the guard the time of the train's departure.",
          "[ + question word ] I've no idea what time the train leaves. Ask the guard whether he knows.",
          "[ + question word ] I asked when the train would leave.",
          "[ + speech ] \"What time does the train leave?\" I asked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider something carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "She needs to ask herself why nobody seems to like her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or write to someone saying that you want them to do something, to give you something, or to allow you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked (her manager) if she could leave early to pick up the kids.",
          "If you need any help, please don't hesitate to ask.",
          "ask for You should ask (your accountant) for some financial advice.",
          "ask permission You have to ask permission to leave.",
          "ask to I asked to see my accountant.",
          "ask sb's advice I'd like to ask your advice on a financial matter.",
          "ask sb's opinion Could I ask your opinion about something?",
          "ask a favour Can I ask you a favour?/formal Can I ask a favour of you?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] You should ask your accountant to give you some financial advice.",
          "[ + that ] formal The solicitor asked that her client be allowed to make a phone call.",
          "[ + that ] formal We ask that any faulty goods be returned in their original packaging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to request or invite someone to go somewhere with you or to come to your home:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Are you going to Muriel's party?\" \"No, I haven't been asked.\"",
          "[ + to infinitive ] US I've asked David to come to the party.",
          "In fact they've asked us to stay for the whole weekend.",
          "ask someone to something UK I've asked David to the party.",
          "ask someone over Jorge has asked us over for dinner next Friday.",
          "UK Ian's asked us round to dinner next Friday.",
          "UK Ian's asked us for dinner next Friday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to expect or demand something:",
        "examples": [
          "Greg's asking (= expecting to be paid) £250,000 for his house.",
          "He asks too much of me - I can't always be there to help him.",
          "ask a lot It's asking a lot when your boss wants you to work weekends as well as evenings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "asks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put a question to someone, or to request an answer from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] She asked me a question.",
          "She asked a question about Welsh history.",
          "She asked me about Welsh history.",
          "She asked about Welsh history.",
          "I asked the guard the time of the train's departure.",
          "[ + question word ] I've no idea what time the train leaves. Ask the guard whether he knows.",
          "[ + question word ] I asked when the train would leave.",
          "[ + speech ] \"What time does the train leave?\" I asked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider something carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "She needs to ask herself why nobody seems to like her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or write to someone saying that you want them to do something, to give you something, or to allow you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked (her manager) if she could leave early to pick up the kids.",
          "If you need any help, please don't hesitate to ask.",
          "ask for You should ask (your accountant) for some financial advice.",
          "ask permission You have to ask permission to leave.",
          "ask to I asked to see my accountant.",
          "ask sb's advice I'd like to ask your advice on a financial matter.",
          "ask sb's opinion Could I ask your opinion about something?",
          "ask a favour Can I ask you a favour?/formal Can I ask a favour of you?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] You should ask your accountant to give you some financial advice.",
          "[ + that ] formal The solicitor asked that her client be allowed to make a phone call.",
          "[ + that ] formal We ask that any faulty goods be returned in their original packaging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to request or invite someone to go somewhere with you or to come to your home:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Are you going to Muriel's party?\" \"No, I haven't been asked.\"",
          "[ + to infinitive ] US I've asked David to come to the party.",
          "In fact they've asked us to stay for the whole weekend.",
          "ask someone to something UK I've asked David to the party.",
          "ask someone over Jorge has asked us over for dinner next Friday.",
          "UK Ian's asked us round to dinner next Friday.",
          "UK Ian's asked us for dinner next Friday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to expect or demand something:",
        "examples": [
          "Greg's asking (= expecting to be paid) £250,000 for his house.",
          "He asks too much of me - I can't always be there to help him.",
          "ask a lot It's asking a lot when your boss wants you to work weekends as well as evenings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider something carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "She needs to ask herself why nobody seems to like her.",
          "You have to ask yourself what it is about this guy that makes him so successful.",
          "We need to start asking ourselves what our priorities really are.",
          "I often ask myself what I'm doing here.",
          "He constantly asked himself whether he could have done anything differently that day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state a question to someone, or to request something from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Can I ask you a question?",
          "[ T ] If you are asking me if I was foolish, yes, I was foolish.",
          "[ + question word ] We kept asking why he had done it.",
          "[ + question word ] He asked how much the necklace cost.",
          "[ I ] He asked for more time to repay the loan.",
          "[ T ] You should ask your lawyer for advice.",
          "[ T ] I’d like to ask your advice on a financial matter.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I asked to see my accountant.",
          "\"How much time do we have left?\" he asked.",
          "[ I ] Our neighbors are selling their house, but I don’t know how much they’re asking for it (= how much they want for it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invite someone to go somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Are you going to Michelle’s party?\" \"No, I haven’t been asked.\"",
          "Megan’s asked us over for dinner next Friday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state the price that you want for something that you are selling:",
        "examples": [
          "ask sth for sth What is he asking for his share of the business?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone to come and see you so that you can give them an interview for a job:",
        "examples": [
          "Of the 150 candidates, we asked six for interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone leave their job:",
        "examples": [
          "be asked to leave They said I had breached confidentiality rules, and I was asked to leave."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "asleep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sleeping or not awake:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm surprised to see you awake - ten minutes ago you were fast/sound (= completely) asleep.",
          "I've only just got up and I'm still half asleep (= not completely awake)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your arm or leg is asleep, it cannot feel anything because it has been in the same position for so long.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sleeping or not awake:",
        "examples": [
          "I fell asleep (= began to sleep) while watching television.",
          "I didn’t hear the phone – I was fast/sound asleep (= sleeping and not easily woken)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your arm or leg is asleep, you have no feeling there because the flow of blood to that part has been reduced by being in the same position for too long.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "asparagus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant with pale green, juicy stems that are cooked and eaten as a vegetable:",
        "examples": [
          "asparagus spears"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant with green or white stems that are cooked and eaten as a vegetable",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aspect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one part of a situation, problem, subject, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "aspect of Which aspects of the job do you most enjoy?",
          "His illness affects almost every aspect of his life.",
          "That's the most worrying aspect of the situation.",
          "Lighting is a vitally important aspect of filmmaking.",
          "Have you thought about the problem from every aspect?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the direction in which a building, window, room, or sloping field faces, or the view that can be seen because of this direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The dining room has a southern aspect, which allows us to make the most of the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the appearance of a place, or the expression on a person's face:",
        "examples": [
          "The glasses and the beard lend him a rather scholarly aspect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the form of a verb that shows how the meaning of that verb is considered in relation to time, typically expressing if an action is complete, repeated, or continuous",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measurement of the width compared to the height of the image on a television, cinema, or computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of these classic films are only available in full screen aspect.",
          "The trailers are presented in a variety of letterboxed widescreen aspects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular feature of or way of thinking about something, esp. something complicated:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s another aspect of the cost of caring for old parents at home that I’d like to mention.",
          "He knows almost every aspect of the criminal justice system.",
          "A farmer has to handle various aspects of the business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aspects": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one part of a situation, problem, subject, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "aspect of Which aspects of the job do you most enjoy?",
          "His illness affects almost every aspect of his life.",
          "That's the most worrying aspect of the situation.",
          "Lighting is a vitally important aspect of filmmaking.",
          "Have you thought about the problem from every aspect?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the direction in which a building, window, room, or sloping field faces, or the view that can be seen because of this direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The dining room has a southern aspect, which allows us to make the most of the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the appearance of a place, or the expression on a person's face:",
        "examples": [
          "The glasses and the beard lend him a rather scholarly aspect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the form of a verb that shows how the meaning of that verb is considered in relation to time, typically expressing if an action is complete, repeated, or continuous",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measurement of the width compared to the height of the image on a television, cinema, or computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of these classic films are only available in full screen aspect.",
          "The trailers are presented in a variety of letterboxed widescreen aspects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular feature of or way of thinking about something, esp. something complicated:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s another aspect of the cost of caring for old parents at home that I’d like to mention.",
          "He knows almost every aspect of the criminal justice system.",
          "A farmer has to handle various aspects of the business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aspen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tree of the poplar family, with leaves that shake even when there is only a little wind:",
        "examples": [
          "On our walk along the river we passed thundering waterfalls and quivering aspens."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "asphalt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a black, sticky substance, often mixed with small stones or sand, that forms a strong surface when it becomes hard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something, typically a roof or road, with asphalt:",
        "examples": [
          "an asphalted road/pitch/court"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a black substance mixed with small stones, sand, etc., that forms a hard surface when it dries and is commonly used as a surface for roads",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "asphyxiation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being unable to breathe, usually resulting in death:",
        "examples": [
          "homicidal/accidental asphyxiation",
          "The cause of death was asphyxiation from smoke inhalation.",
          "Just identifying asphyxiation in a murder victim doesn't explain how the murder happened."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aspiration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you hope to achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never had any political aspirations.",
          "It's a story about the lives and aspirations of poor Irish immigrants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the removal of a liquid or gas from a space in the body using suction (= a sucking action):",
        "examples": [
          "Aspiration of typical cyst fluid confirms the diagnosis.",
          "bone marrow aspiration"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of breathing a substance into your lungs by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "Check the patient's gag reflex to prevent aspiration.",
          "aspiration of an object"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the noise that is made when air escapes after a plosive consonant sound:",
        "examples": [
          "In English, aspiration is an important feature in whether we hear a sound as /p/ or /b/ at the beginning of a word."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong hope or wish for achievement or success:",
        "examples": [
          "He has political aspirations, and hopes to run for Congress some day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aspirations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you hope to achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never had any political aspirations.",
          "It's a story about the lives and aspirations of poor Irish immigrants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the removal of a liquid or gas from a space in the body using suction (= a sucking action):",
        "examples": [
          "Aspiration of typical cyst fluid confirms the diagnosis.",
          "bone marrow aspiration"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of breathing a substance into your lungs by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "Check the patient's gag reflex to prevent aspiration.",
          "aspiration of an object"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the noise that is made when air escapes after a plosive consonant sound:",
        "examples": [
          "In English, aspiration is an important feature in whether we hear a sound as /p/ or /b/ at the beginning of a word."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong hope or wish for achievement or success:",
        "examples": [
          "He has political aspirations, and hopes to run for Congress some day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aspire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to want something very much or hope to achieve something or be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "aspire to sth Most of his students aspired to a career in business.",
          "aspire to do sth We aspire to become full-service providers to our clients."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aspired": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to want something very much or hope to achieve something or be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "aspire to sth Most of his students aspired to a career in business.",
          "aspire to do sth We aspire to become full-service providers to our clients."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aspirin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a common drug that reduces pain, fever, and swelling:",
        "examples": [
          "I always take a couple of aspirins when I feel a cold starting.",
          "Aspirin should not be given to young children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug taken to reduce pain, fever, and swelling",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aspiring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is trying to become a successful actor, politician, writer, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "wishing to become successful in a particular type of job:",
        "examples": [
          "Marcus is an aspiring actor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "hoping and trying to be successful at a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "aspiring entrepreneurs/executives/homeowners"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aspirins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a common drug that reduces pain, fever, and swelling:",
        "examples": [
          "I always take a couple of aspirins when I feel a cold starting.",
          "Aspirin should not be given to young children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug taken to reduce pain, fever, and swelling",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "a pompous ass"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for the part of the body that you sit on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for sexual activity, or for women considered only as possible sexual partners",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude way of saying you or yourself, him or himself, me or myself, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Get your ass in my office now!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a donkey (= animal like a small horse)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does or says stupid things:",
        "examples": [
          "a pompous ass"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assailant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who attacks another person:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you describe your assailant?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who attacks another:",
        "examples": [
          "None of the witnesses could identify the assailant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assailants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who attacks another person:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you describe your assailant?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who attacks another:",
        "examples": [
          "None of the witnesses could identify the assailant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assassin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who kills a famous or important person, usually for political reasons or in exchange for money:",
        "examples": [
          "John Lennon's assassin was Mark Chapman.",
          "She hired an assassin to eliminate her rival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who murders a famous or important person, esp. for political reasons or in exchange for money",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "assassinate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone famous or important:",
        "examples": [
          "a plot to assassinate the president"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to murder a famous or important person, esp. for political reasons or in exchange for money:",
        "examples": [
          "President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, in 1963."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assassinated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone famous or important:",
        "examples": [
          "a plot to assassinate the president"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assassination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the murder of someone famous or important:",
        "examples": [
          "the assassination of the opposition leader",
          "assassination attempt There was an assassination attempt on the foreign minister that year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assassinations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the murder of someone famous or important:",
        "examples": [
          "the assassination of the opposition leader",
          "assassination attempt There was an assassination attempt on the foreign minister that year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assassins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who kills a famous or important person, usually for political reasons or in exchange for money:",
        "examples": [
          "John Lennon's assassin was Mark Chapman.",
          "She hired an assassin to eliminate her rival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who murders a famous or important person, esp. for political reasons or in exchange for money",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "assault": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a violent attack:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with sexual assault.",
          "UK The number of indecent assaults has increased alarmingly over the past year.",
          "an assault on a police officer",
          "They launched an assault on the capital yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a determined or serious attempt to do something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "Women's groups have demanded a nationwide assault on sexism in the workplace.",
          "She died heroically during an assault on the world's second-highest mountain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a threat to injure someone followed by a violent attack on them :",
        "examples": [
          "Six fans were charged with assault and battery in connection with last week's game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack someone violently:",
        "examples": [
          "A woman and a man have been convicted of assaulting a police officer.",
          "He had attempted to sexually assault the woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sudden, violent attack on someone",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "assaulted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack someone violently:",
        "examples": [
          "A woman and a man have been convicted of assaulting a police officer.",
          "He had attempted to sexually assault the woman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assaulting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack someone violently:",
        "examples": [
          "A woman and a man have been convicted of assaulting a police officer.",
          "He had attempted to sexually assault the woman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assemble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to come together in a single place or bring parts together in a single group:",
        "examples": [
          "We assembled in the meeting room after lunch.",
          "to assemble data",
          "the assembled company At the staff meeting, the manager told the assembled company (= everyone there) that no one would lose their job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something by joining separate parts:",
        "examples": [
          "furniture that is easy to assemble"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring or come together in a single group or place, or to put together the parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] When the fire alarm rings, everyone is supposed to leave the building and assemble in the schoolyard.",
          "[ T ] Workers were earning $20 an hour assembling cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come together in a single place, or bring people or things together in a single group:",
        "examples": [
          "We assembled in the meeting room for the announcement.",
          "Since she took over the department, she has assembled a talented team with a varied selection of skills.",
          "We can help you assemble all the paperwork that is necessary to make the application."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something by joining separate parts together:",
        "examples": [
          "This is where the car engines are assembled.",
          "flatpack furniture that is easy to assemble"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an organization assembles, it meets officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The UNESCO International Education Conference assembled in Geneva in September."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect together money, for example a loan, from different people, companies, or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "The consortium has already assembled a loan of €400m-€500m from the banks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assembled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come together in a single place or bring parts together in a single group:",
        "examples": [
          "We assembled in the meeting room after lunch.",
          "to assemble data",
          "the assembled company At the staff meeting, the manager told the assembled company (= everyone there) that no one would lose their job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something by joining separate parts:",
        "examples": [
          "furniture that is easy to assemble"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assembles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to come together in a single place or bring parts together in a single group:",
        "examples": [
          "We assembled in the meeting room after lunch.",
          "to assemble data",
          "the assembled company At the staff meeting, the manager told the assembled company (= everyone there) that no one would lose their job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something by joining separate parts:",
        "examples": [
          "furniture that is easy to assemble"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring or come together in a single group or place, or to put together the parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] When the fire alarm rings, everyone is supposed to leave the building and assemble in the schoolyard.",
          "[ T ] Workers were earning $20 an hour assembling cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come together in a single place, or bring people or things together in a single group:",
        "examples": [
          "We assembled in the meeting room for the announcement.",
          "Since she took over the department, she has assembled a talented team with a varied selection of skills.",
          "We can help you assemble all the paperwork that is necessary to make the application."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something by joining separate parts together:",
        "examples": [
          "This is where the car engines are assembled.",
          "flatpack furniture that is easy to assemble"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an organization assembles, it meets officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The UNESCO International Education Conference assembled in Geneva in September."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect together money, for example a loan, from different people, companies, or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "The consortium has already assembled a loan of €400m-€500m from the banks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assembling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come together in a single place or bring parts together in a single group:",
        "examples": [
          "We assembled in the meeting room after lunch.",
          "to assemble data",
          "the assembled company At the staff meeting, the manager told the assembled company (= everyone there) that no one would lose their job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something by joining separate parts:",
        "examples": [
          "furniture that is easy to assemble"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assembly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people, especially one that meets regularly for a particular purpose, such as government, or, more generally, the process of coming together, or the state of being together:",
        "examples": [
          "the United Nations General Assembly",
          "She has been tipped as a future member of the Welsh Assembly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the two parts of the government that makes laws in many US States:",
        "examples": [
          "the New York Assembly",
          "The Senate and the Assembly put aside political differences to pass the aid package."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting in a school of several classes, usually at the beginning of the school day, to give information or to say prayers together:",
        "examples": [
          "All pupils are expected to attend school assembly.",
          "There's a religious assembly every morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of putting together the parts of a machine or structure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the structure produced by this process:",
        "examples": [
          "The frame needs to be strong enough to support the engine assembly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people, esp. one gathered together regularly for a particular purpose",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the US, an assembly is one of the two parts of the government in many states that makes laws:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The state assembly will vote on a death penalty bill next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An assembly in a school is a gathering of several classes for a group activity that is usually educational.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of putting together the parts of a machine or structure, or the thing produced by this process",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of putting together the parts of a machine or structure:",
        "examples": [
          "Full assembly instructions are provided with these easy-to-build desk units.",
          "car assembly",
          "The assembly of the circuit boards is done in China."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people that meets for a particular purpose, especially to govern, make laws, or discuss political questions:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor's powers are deliberately designed to outweigh those of the London Assembly.",
          "The United Nations General Assembly meets later this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the two parts of the government that makes laws in many US states:",
        "examples": [
          "The existing measure needs Assembly approval before it becomes law."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "official agreement to or approval of an idea, plan, or request:",
        "examples": [
          "She nodded her assent to the proposal.",
          "UK Before an Act of Parliament can become law, it needs to receive Royal Assent (= an official signature) from the monarch.",
          "give your assent Once the directors have given their assent to the proposal we can begin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to or give official approval to something:",
        "examples": [
          "assent to Have they assented to the terms of the contract?",
          "\"Do you assent to a search of your vehicle?\" \"Yes, I assent.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreement to an idea, plan, or request, esp. after serious consideration:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave a nod of assent, and we knew we had a deal at last."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official agreement to an idea, plan, or request:",
        "examples": [
          "with the assent of sb The government, with the assent of the two smaller opposition parties, pushed through the bill this week.",
          "give your assent to sth Once the directors have given their assent to the proposal, work can start almost immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document that states that someone is the new legal owner of the property of someone who has died:",
        "examples": [
          "The transfer of a property to the beneficiary after someone has died is done by means of an assent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to or give official approval to something:",
        "examples": [
          "assent to sth Have they assented to the terms of the contract?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assert": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a way that expresses your confidence, importance, or power and earns you respect from others:",
        "examples": [
          "I really must assert myself more in meetings.",
          "Don't be afraid to assert yourself and make your views clear.",
          "Refusing to help with the housework was his way of asserting himself.",
          "Things began to change when women asserted themselves politically.",
          "Boarding school was a tough environment, and she quickly learned to assert herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that something is certainly true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] He asserts that she stole money from him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something to show that you have power:",
        "examples": [
          "assert your authority She very rarely asserts her authority over the children.",
          "assert your right Throughout the Cold War, the Allies asserted their right to move freely between the two Berlins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state an opinion or claim a right forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] The companies have asserted that everything they did was appropriate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To assert is also to behave in a way that shows power, authority, or control:",
        "examples": [
          "Several members of Congress called upon the president to assert leadership."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you assert yourself, you act forcefully in a way that expresses your confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to learn to speak up and assert yourself at meetings, or you’ll never get anywhere."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "asserted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a way that expresses your confidence, importance, or power and earns you respect from others:",
        "examples": [
          "I really must assert myself more in meetings.",
          "Don't be afraid to assert yourself and make your views clear.",
          "Refusing to help with the housework was his way of asserting himself.",
          "Things began to change when women asserted themselves politically.",
          "Boarding school was a tough environment, and she quickly learned to assert herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that something is certainly true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] He asserts that she stole money from him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something to show that you have power:",
        "examples": [
          "assert your authority She very rarely asserts her authority over the children.",
          "assert your right Throughout the Cold War, the Allies asserted their right to move freely between the two Berlins."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assertion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a statement that you strongly believe is true:",
        "examples": [
          "I certainly don't agree with his assertion that men are better drivers than women."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assertive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is assertive behaves confidently and is not frightened to say what they want or believe:",
        "examples": [
          "If you really want the promotion, you'll have to be more assertive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving confidently and able to say in a direct way what you want or believe:",
        "examples": [
          "If you really want the promotion, you’ll have to be more assertive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving confidently and not being frightened to say what you want or believe:",
        "examples": [
          "It's that assertive and confident attitude that helps business grow.",
          "She's not afraid of being assertive with her staff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "asses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "a pompous ass"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for the part of the body that you sit on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for sexual activity, or for women considered only as possible sexual partners",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude way of saying you or yourself, him or himself, me or myself, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Get your ass in my office now!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a donkey (= animal like a small horse)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does or says stupid things:",
        "examples": [
          "a pompous ass"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assess": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to judge or decide the amount, value, quality, or importance of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The insurers will need to assess the flood damage.",
          "They assessed the cost of the flood damage at £2,500.",
          "Exams are not the only means of assessing a student's ability.",
          "It's too early to assess the long-term consequences of the two countries' union.",
          "[ + question word ] We need to assess whether the project is worth doing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide the quality or importance of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A college is going to assess a student’s ability based on grades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To assess is also to judge the cost or value of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Government officials assessed the flood damage in the millions of dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge someone an amount of money as a special payment:",
        "examples": [
          "In order to complete the new clubhouse, all members will be assessed an additional $200 a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a decision about a person or situation after considering all the information:",
        "examples": [
          "The consultant was hired to assess the impact of the buyout on consumers.",
          "assess that/whether A lender must be able to assess that the borrower is able to pay back the loan.",
          "The appraisal system is designed to help you assess your strengths and weaknesses.",
          "assess sb on sth You will be assessed on your ability to take decisions quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge or decide the amount or value of something:",
        "examples": [
          "assess sth at sth The cost of repairs to the equipment was assessed at £2,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide how much tax someone must pay on something:",
        "examples": [
          "assess sb/sth for sth Currently, 38 states require counties to assess properties for taxation.",
          "If you are self-employed, you will be required to submit a tax declaration so that you can be assessed for income tax.",
          "assess sb/sth on sth You will be assessed on all your income, including any interest you have earned."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assessed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge or decide the amount, value, quality, or importance of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The insurers will need to assess the flood damage.",
          "They assessed the cost of the flood damage at £2,500.",
          "Exams are not the only means of assessing a student's ability.",
          "It's too early to assess the long-term consequences of the two countries' union.",
          "[ + question word ] We need to assess whether the project is worth doing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assessing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge or decide the amount, value, quality, or importance of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The insurers will need to assess the flood damage.",
          "They assessed the cost of the flood damage at £2,500.",
          "Exams are not the only means of assessing a student's ability.",
          "It's too early to assess the long-term consequences of the two countries' union.",
          "[ + question word ] We need to assess whether the project is worth doing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assessment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of judging or deciding the amount, value, quality, or importance of something, or the judgment or decision that is made:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you say that is a fair assessment of the situation?",
          "Both their assessments of production costs were hopelessly inaccurate.",
          "We conduct an annual assessment of the system to determine the need for any safety improvements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of testing, and making a judgment about, someone's knowledge, ability, skills, etc., or the judgment that is made:",
        "examples": [
          "The usual means of assessment for our taught courses is by written essay.",
          "External validation of the teachers' assessments is carried out.",
          "We are conducting a review of our training methods and our assessment criteria."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of considering all the information about a situation or a person and making a judgement:",
        "examples": [
          "conduct/give/make an assessment The first thing you must do is make an assessment of the situation.",
          "a detailed/thorough assessment They intend to conduct a more detailed assessment of potential clients.",
          "initial/preliminary assessment According to our initial assessment, progress was considerably slower than had been predicted.",
          "They have asked for an independent safety assessment of the factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of considering the amount or value of something, or the decision that is made:",
        "examples": [
          "carry out/make an assessment The lender will send out a valuer or surveyor to make an assessment of the property.",
          "If you disagree with our assessment, you have the right to appeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of calculating how much tax someone must pay, or the amount that must be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "Much of the responsibility for tax assessment was passed to the taxpayer.",
          "We may alter an assessment up to two years after tax became due."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of testing, and making a judgement about , someone's knowledge, ability, skills, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The diploma will be awarded based on a final exam and continuous assessment throughout the course.",
          "Every new employee will need to take an English-language assessment test."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assessments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of judging or deciding the amount, value, quality, or importance of something, or the judgment or decision that is made:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you say that is a fair assessment of the situation?",
          "Both their assessments of production costs were hopelessly inaccurate.",
          "We conduct an annual assessment of the system to determine the need for any safety improvements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of testing, and making a judgment about, someone's knowledge, ability, skills, etc., or the judgment that is made:",
        "examples": [
          "The usual means of assessment for our taught courses is by written essay.",
          "External validation of the teachers' assessments is carried out.",
          "We are conducting a review of our training methods and our assessment criteria."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of considering all the information about a situation or a person and making a judgement:",
        "examples": [
          "conduct/give/make an assessment The first thing you must do is make an assessment of the situation.",
          "a detailed/thorough assessment They intend to conduct a more detailed assessment of potential clients.",
          "initial/preliminary assessment According to our initial assessment, progress was considerably slower than had been predicted.",
          "They have asked for an independent safety assessment of the factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of considering the amount or value of something, or the decision that is made:",
        "examples": [
          "carry out/make an assessment The lender will send out a valuer or surveyor to make an assessment of the property.",
          "If you disagree with our assessment, you have the right to appeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of calculating how much tax someone must pay, or the amount that must be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "Much of the responsibility for tax assessment was passed to the taxpayer.",
          "We may alter an assessment up to two years after tax became due."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of testing, and making a judgement about , someone's knowledge, ability, skills, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The diploma will be awarded based on a final exam and continuous assessment throughout the course.",
          "Every new employee will need to take an English-language assessment test."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "asset": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a useful or valuable quality, skill, or person:",
        "examples": [
          "He'll be a great asset to the team.",
          "Knowledge of languages is a real asset in this sort of work.",
          "His eyes are his best asset (= most attractive feature)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something valuable belonging to a person or organization that can be used for the payment of debts:",
        "examples": [
          "liquid asset A lot of his wealth is in the form of stock, but he has little in liquid assets (= money or things that can easily be changed into money).",
          "A company's assets can consist of cash, investments, specialist knowledge, or copyright material."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who provides secret information to a government or intelligence organization about what another government or organization is doing:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a South American military officer who served as a CIA asset.",
          "There was a suggestion that a Western intelligence asset may have been involved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something having value, such as a possession or property, that is owned by a person, business, or organization",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An asset is also any positive feature that gives you an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Her knowledge of Spanish and French is a real asset in her work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is owned by a person, company, or organization, such as money, property, or land:",
        "examples": [
          "The company reported total assets worth $1.9 million.",
          "have/hold/own assets You can hold assets offshore, such as bank accounts or property.",
          "acquire/buy/increase assets The parties will decide whether to buy assets or shares.",
          "dispose of/reduce/sell assets The company's board could dispose of assets once they decide to sell the company.",
          "freeze/release/unfreeze assets The courts can order a financial institution to freeze assets.",
          "record/show sth as an asset This figure will need to be shown in the accounts as an asset.",
          "the sale/disposal/transfer of assets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is very useful or valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "be an asset to sb/sth Thank you for your contribution - you are an asset to the company.",
          "great/important/valuable asset Our customer service team is our most important asset."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a useful or valuable quality, skill, or person:",
        "examples": [
          "He'll be a great asset to the team.",
          "Knowledge of languages is a real asset in this sort of work.",
          "His eyes are his best asset (= most attractive feature)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something valuable belonging to a person or organization that can be used for the payment of debts:",
        "examples": [
          "liquid asset A lot of his wealth is in the form of stock, but he has little in liquid assets (= money or things that can easily be changed into money).",
          "A company's assets can consist of cash, investments, specialist knowledge, or copyright material."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who provides secret information to a government or intelligence organization about what another government or organization is doing:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a South American military officer who served as a CIA asset.",
          "There was a suggestion that a Western intelligence asset may have been involved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something having value, such as a possession or property, that is owned by a person, business, or organization",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An asset is also any positive feature that gives you an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Her knowledge of Spanish and French is a real asset in her work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is owned by a person, company, or organization, such as money, property, or land:",
        "examples": [
          "The company reported total assets worth $1.9 million.",
          "have/hold/own assets You can hold assets offshore, such as bank accounts or property.",
          "acquire/buy/increase assets The parties will decide whether to buy assets or shares.",
          "dispose of/reduce/sell assets The company's board could dispose of assets once they decide to sell the company.",
          "freeze/release/unfreeze assets The courts can order a financial institution to freeze assets.",
          "record/show sth as an asset This figure will need to be shown in the accounts as an asset.",
          "the sale/disposal/transfer of assets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is very useful or valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "be an asset to sb/sth Thank you for your contribution - you are an asset to the company.",
          "great/important/valuable asset Our customer service team is our most important asset."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "asshole": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant or stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "Some asshole had parked so I couldn't get out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "assholes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant or stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "Some asshole had parked so I couldn't get out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "assign": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give a particular job or piece of work to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] UN troops were assigned the task of rebuilding the hospital.",
          "The case has been assigned to our most senior officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you assign a time for a job or activity, you decide it will be done during that time:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you assigned a day for the interviews yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you assign a characteristic or value to something, you say that it has it:",
        "examples": [
          "Each visitor to the site chooses an online alter ego, which is assigned a name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide a reason for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Detectives have been unable to assign a motive for the murder.",
          "assign blame The report assigned the blame for the accident to inadequate safety regulations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone somewhere to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "She was assigned to the newspaper's Berlin office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a value in a particular position in the memory of a computer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give property, money, or rights using a legal process:",
        "examples": [
          "Her property was assigned to her grandchildren."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give to someone a job or responsibility, or to decide on a person for a particular job or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "We assigned Alberto the task of watching the children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is assigned to a place is sent there to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "Judith was assigned to the office in Washington, D.C."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you assign things to people, you give them out in an organized way:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re assigning seats on a first-come, first-serve basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a particular job or piece of work to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "assign tasks/responsibilities/objectives, etc. (to sb) The document outlines how the organization will be run and how research tasks will be assigned.",
          "assign sb to do sth They assigned him to analyse computer records to look for signs of fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone to work in a particular place or do a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "assign sb to sth Each individual was assigned to a team representing a major stakeholder.",
          "be assigned to sth I've been assigned to the finance department on a temporary basis.",
          "Over the past decade, the organization has doubled its number of managers assigned abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something, for example a particular amount of time or money, for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "assign sth to sth They assigned a large sum of money to research and development.",
          "Locals are frustrated that of the $110bn assigned by Congress in relief aid, only $53bn has actually been spent.",
          "assign sth to sb Each employee will be assigned an individual work area, with a desk and shelving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that something has a particular value or level:",
        "examples": [
          "assign sth to sth Because most of the companies in which the fund has invested are private, the fund's managers have had to assign them a market value.",
          "Buyers are being trained to use a spreadsheet to assign a cost to every step of completing a sale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give your rights to a property, etc. to someone else, either by selling them or preparing a legal document as an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Assigning ownership rights to employees can help keep certain costs down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a computer, website, etc. assigns something, it gives a value to it so that a connection can be made between the data and the user:",
        "examples": [
          "Internet Service Providers automatically assign IP addresses to their customers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assigned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a particular job or piece of work to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] UN troops were assigned the task of rebuilding the hospital.",
          "The case has been assigned to our most senior officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you assign a time for a job or activity, you decide it will be done during that time:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you assigned a day for the interviews yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you assign a characteristic or value to something, you say that it has it:",
        "examples": [
          "Each visitor to the site chooses an online alter ego, which is assigned a name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide a reason for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Detectives have been unable to assign a motive for the murder.",
          "assign blame The report assigned the blame for the accident to inadequate safety regulations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone somewhere to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "She was assigned to the newspaper's Berlin office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a value in a particular position in the memory of a computer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give property, money, or rights using a legal process:",
        "examples": [
          "Her property was assigned to her grandchildren."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assigning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a particular job or piece of work to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] UN troops were assigned the task of rebuilding the hospital.",
          "The case has been assigned to our most senior officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you assign a time for a job or activity, you decide it will be done during that time:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you assigned a day for the interviews yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you assign a characteristic or value to something, you say that it has it:",
        "examples": [
          "Each visitor to the site chooses an online alter ego, which is assigned a name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide a reason for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Detectives have been unable to assign a motive for the murder.",
          "assign blame The report assigned the blame for the accident to inadequate safety regulations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone somewhere to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "She was assigned to the newspaper's Berlin office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a value in a particular position in the memory of a computer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give property, money, or rights using a legal process:",
        "examples": [
          "Her property was assigned to her grandchildren."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assignment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of work given to someone, typically as part of their studies or job:",
        "examples": [
          "a freelance/photo assignment",
          "I have a lot of reading assignments to complete before the end of term."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job that someone is sent somewhere to do:",
        "examples": [
          "a foreign/diplomatic assignment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is on assignment is doing a particular job or piece of work, usually in a particular place where they have been sent for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Both journalists were killed while on assignment in the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of giving a particular job or piece of work to someone, or of sending someone to a chosen place to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "assignment of the various tasks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular job or responsibility given to you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The homework assignment was to read Chapter 2 in our history book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a task or a piece of work that is given to someone to do, often for a limited period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a six-month assignment",
          "Solving the industry's infrastructure problems while satisfying shareholders is going to be a tough assignment.",
          "give sb an assignment Our team was given an assignment to find the gaps in the market.",
          "accept/refuse/take on an assignment",
          "carry out/complete/finish an assignment",
          "global/international/overseas, etc. assignment One of his first overseas assignments was as a junior in a delegation to Moscow.",
          "Assessment for the course will be based on four written assignments and a final examination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of giving someone a particular job, task, or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "The restructuring will require changing the assignment of responsibilities and reporting relationships."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving something that belongs to you, such as a property or a financial agreement, to somebody else:",
        "examples": [
          "The Agreement will terminate automatically in the event of its assignment.",
          "The assignment of a legal lease must be in the form of a deed to be effective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is on assignment is doing a job in a particular place, usually for an agreed amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The photographer died while on assignment in the war zone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assignments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of work given to someone, typically as part of their studies or job:",
        "examples": [
          "a freelance/photo assignment",
          "I have a lot of reading assignments to complete before the end of term."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job that someone is sent somewhere to do:",
        "examples": [
          "a foreign/diplomatic assignment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is on assignment is doing a particular job or piece of work, usually in a particular place where they have been sent for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Both journalists were killed while on assignment in the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of giving a particular job or piece of work to someone, or of sending someone to a chosen place to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "assignment of the various tasks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular job or responsibility given to you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The homework assignment was to read Chapter 2 in our history book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a task or a piece of work that is given to someone to do, often for a limited period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a six-month assignment",
          "Solving the industry's infrastructure problems while satisfying shareholders is going to be a tough assignment.",
          "give sb an assignment Our team was given an assignment to find the gaps in the market.",
          "accept/refuse/take on an assignment",
          "carry out/complete/finish an assignment",
          "global/international/overseas, etc. assignment One of his first overseas assignments was as a junior in a delegation to Moscow.",
          "Assessment for the course will be based on four written assignments and a final examination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of giving someone a particular job, task, or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "The restructuring will require changing the assignment of responsibilities and reporting relationships."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving something that belongs to you, such as a property or a financial agreement, to somebody else:",
        "examples": [
          "The Agreement will terminate automatically in the event of its assignment.",
          "The assignment of a legal lease must be in the form of a deed to be effective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is on assignment is doing a job in a particular place, usually for an agreed amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The photographer died while on assignment in the war zone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to help:",
        "examples": [
          "assist someone with something You will be expected to assist the editor with the selection of illustrations for the book.",
          "assist in The army arrived to assist in the search.",
          "assist with They are looking for volunteers to assist with passing out meals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is assisting the police with their inquiries, it usually means they have been taken to the police station to be asked questions about a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "I have cooperated fully with the police and am simply assisting them with their inquiries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ball sports, an occasion when a player touches the ball and this leads to another player on the same team scoring a goal or point:",
        "examples": [
          "He has the most assists in the Premier League this season.",
          "He set an NBA record for most assists by a rookie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take action to help someone or support something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The company said it would assist workers in finding new jobs.",
          "[ I ] No one knew where my grandfather was, and many came to assist in the search."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help somebody or help with something:",
        "examples": [
          "assist (sb) with sth The coordinator will assist the director with all aspects of event-planning.",
          "assist (sb) in doing sth The prospectus provides detailed information that will assist investors in making informed decisions.",
          "The accused denies the charge of assisting an offender.",
          "Investment in transport will assist growth in the economy.",
          "The fees will assist in paying off the 260m pounds debt accrued."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help something develop or happen by providing money, support, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "be assisted by sth Redevelopment of the new facility has been assisted by 2.5 million dollars of public funding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression that is used to refer to the fact that someone has been taken to a police station to be asked questions about a crime, but that they have not yet been accused of the crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Two men have been detained in connection with the suspected fraud and are at present assisting police with their inquiries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assistance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "help:",
        "examples": [
          "financial assistance The company needs more financial assistance from the government.",
          "give assistance The tow truck driver gave assistance to the stranded motorist.",
          "be of assistance Can I be of any assistance (= can I help), madam?",
          "A £1 billion investment would be of considerable assistance to the local economy.",
          "Teachers can't give pupils any assistance in exams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I had several acquaintances in the area but not one of them came to my assistance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "help, especially money or resources that are given to people, countries, etc. when they have experienced a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "need/seek assistance The minister revealed that the banking industry needed assistance from the taxpayer to survive.",
          "offer/provide/receive assistance The first teams sent to provide assistance after the earthquake began arriving in the affected region yesterday.",
          "be of assistance (to sb) (in doing sth) The grant was of great assistance to us in setting up the organization.",
          "financial/economic assistance",
          "federal/state/government assistance",
          "food/humanitarian/disaster assistance",
          "technical/legal assistance"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assistant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps someone else to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "an administrative/office assistant",
          "an assistant editor/manager"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works in a shop, selling goods to customers and giving advice about the goods sold in the shop:",
        "examples": [
          "a sales/shop assistant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who helps someone else to do a job or who holds a less important position in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "an assistant coach/professor",
          "My assistant will show you around the factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an employee who helps someone in a more senior position to do their job:",
        "examples": [
          "assistant to sb assistant to the director of the Institute of Science"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who serves customers in a store:",
        "examples": [
          "She worked as an assistant in a local bookshop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as part of someone's job title to show that their job is below the level of a more senior person, and that they help that person to do their job:",
        "examples": [
          "assistant director/manager, etc. She had previously served as assistant vice-president for finance at MIT."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assistants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps someone else to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "an administrative/office assistant",
          "an assistant editor/manager"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works in a shop, selling goods to customers and giving advice about the goods sold in the shop:",
        "examples": [
          "a sales/shop assistant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who helps someone else to do a job or who holds a less important position in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "an assistant coach/professor",
          "My assistant will show you around the factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an employee who helps someone in a more senior position to do their job:",
        "examples": [
          "assistant to sb assistant to the director of the Institute of Science"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who serves customers in a store:",
        "examples": [
          "She worked as an assistant in a local bookshop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as part of someone's job title to show that their job is below the level of a more senior person, and that they help that person to do their job:",
        "examples": [
          "assistant director/manager, etc. She had previously served as assistant vice-president for finance at MIT."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assisted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help:",
        "examples": [
          "assist someone with something You will be expected to assist the editor with the selection of illustrations for the book.",
          "assist in The army arrived to assist in the search.",
          "assist with They are looking for volunteers to assist with passing out meals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is assisting the police with their inquiries, it usually means they have been taken to the police station to be asked questions about a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "I have cooperated fully with the police and am simply assisting them with their inquiries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assisting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help:",
        "examples": [
          "assist someone with something You will be expected to assist the editor with the selection of illustrations for the book.",
          "assist in The army arrived to assist in the search.",
          "assist with They are looking for volunteers to assist with passing out meals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is assisting the police with their inquiries, it usually means they have been taken to the police station to be asked questions about a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "I have cooperated fully with the police and am simply assisting them with their inquiries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to help:",
        "examples": [
          "assist someone with something You will be expected to assist the editor with the selection of illustrations for the book.",
          "assist in The army arrived to assist in the search.",
          "assist with They are looking for volunteers to assist with passing out meals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is assisting the police with their inquiries, it usually means they have been taken to the police station to be asked questions about a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "I have cooperated fully with the police and am simply assisting them with their inquiries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ball sports, an occasion when a player touches the ball and this leads to another player on the same team scoring a goal or point:",
        "examples": [
          "He has the most assists in the Premier League this season.",
          "He set an NBA record for most assists by a rookie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take action to help someone or support something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The company said it would assist workers in finding new jobs.",
          "[ I ] No one knew where my grandfather was, and many came to assist in the search."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help somebody or help with something:",
        "examples": [
          "assist (sb) with sth The coordinator will assist the director with all aspects of event-planning.",
          "assist (sb) in doing sth The prospectus provides detailed information that will assist investors in making informed decisions.",
          "The accused denies the charge of assisting an offender.",
          "Investment in transport will assist growth in the economy.",
          "The fees will assist in paying off the 260m pounds debt accrued."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help something develop or happen by providing money, support, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "be assisted by sth Redevelopment of the new facility has been assisted by 2.5 million dollars of public funding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression that is used to refer to the fact that someone has been taken to a police station to be asked questions about a crime, but that they have not yet been accused of the crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Two men have been detained in connection with the suspected fraud and are at present assisting police with their inquiries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "associate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "associate sth with Most people associate this brand with good quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is closely connected to another person as a companion, friend, or business partner:",
        "examples": [
          "A close associate of the author denied reports that she had cancer.",
          "business associate Mr. Shelton had a meeting that afternoon with a business associate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who holds an associate's degree:",
        "examples": [
          "an associate of arts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the title of a person whose rank is slightly lower or less complete than the full official position described:",
        "examples": [
          "an associate member of an organization",
          "associate director/producer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time with someone or have some connection with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t want you associating with that wild crowd anymore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about something as being connected to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "He always associated that perfume with Lila."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is connected to another person as a business partner or companion:",
        "examples": [
          "Claire invited several business associates to dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An associate is also a person who has a position in a job or type of work that is just below the top position:",
        "examples": [
          "an associate director/professor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business partner, or someone that you work with:",
        "examples": [
          "He considered the possibility of a buy-out of the company with the help of business associates.",
          "a former/close/senior associate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of some companies that are run by a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Brown & Associates Inc. are a Chicago-based investment firm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does a similar job to someone else but does not have all the responsibilities of the main position, or a member of an organization who does not have all the rights of a full member:",
        "examples": [
          "Associates are entitled to use the facilities, but are not entitled to vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in some job titles where someone does the job described but does not have all the responsibilities of the main position:",
        "examples": [
          "associate editor/director/lawyer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person, country, company, etc. that is a member of an organization but does not have all the rights given to a normal member:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm's application for associate membership of the FSA was approved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of an organization who does not have all the rights given to normal members:",
        "examples": [
          "The board elected 18 foreign associate members who hold no voting rights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "associated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected:",
        "examples": [
          "She was prepared to take on the job, with all its associated risks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of companies that consist of a number of smaller companies, or that are connected to a number of other companies:",
        "examples": [
          "The Associated Press"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "associates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "associate sth with Most people associate this brand with good quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is closely connected to another person as a companion, friend, or business partner:",
        "examples": [
          "A close associate of the author denied reports that she had cancer.",
          "business associate Mr. Shelton had a meeting that afternoon with a business associate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who holds an associate's degree:",
        "examples": [
          "an associate of arts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the title of a person whose rank is slightly lower or less complete than the full official position described:",
        "examples": [
          "an associate member of an organization",
          "associate director/producer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time with someone or have some connection with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t want you associating with that wild crowd anymore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about something as being connected to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "He always associated that perfume with Lila."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is connected to another person as a business partner or companion:",
        "examples": [
          "Claire invited several business associates to dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An associate is also a person who has a position in a job or type of work that is just below the top position:",
        "examples": [
          "an associate director/professor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business partner, or someone that you work with:",
        "examples": [
          "He considered the possibility of a buy-out of the company with the help of business associates.",
          "a former/close/senior associate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of some companies that are run by a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Brown & Associates Inc. are a Chicago-based investment firm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does a similar job to someone else but does not have all the responsibilities of the main position, or a member of an organization who does not have all the rights of a full member:",
        "examples": [
          "Associates are entitled to use the facilities, but are not entitled to vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in some job titles where someone does the job described but does not have all the responsibilities of the main position:",
        "examples": [
          "associate editor/director/lawyer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person, country, company, etc. that is a member of an organization but does not have all the rights given to a normal member:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm's application for associate membership of the FSA was approved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of an organization who does not have all the rights given to normal members:",
        "examples": [
          "The board elected 18 foreign associate members who hold no voting rights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "associating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "associate sth with Most people associate this brand with good quality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "association": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who work together in a single organization for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The Football Association",
          "The British Medical Association is/are campaigning for a complete ban on tobacco advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being involved with or connected to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "her association with the university",
          "This event was organized in association with a local school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling or thought that relates to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The beach has positive associations for me as I used to spend my holidays there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people united in an organization because of their common interests:",
        "examples": [
          "The AARP, the American Association of Retired Persons, is a huge organization with millions of members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or organizations who work together for a particular purpose, often used in the names of particular organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "The creation of more part-time jobs is supported by the employers' association.",
          "a business/professional/national association",
          "president of the American Bar Association"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being involved with other people or organizations that have the same purpose as you:",
        "examples": [
          "association with sb/sth We have had a very long and productive association with the firm.",
          "Manchester Business School, in association with the Chartered Institute of Marketing, offers a top marketing qualification for professionals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "associations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who work together in a single organization for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The Football Association",
          "The British Medical Association is/are campaigning for a complete ban on tobacco advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being involved with or connected to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "her association with the university",
          "This event was organized in association with a local school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling or thought that relates to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The beach has positive associations for me as I used to spend my holidays there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people united in an organization because of their common interests:",
        "examples": [
          "The AARP, the American Association of Retired Persons, is a huge organization with millions of members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or organizations who work together for a particular purpose, often used in the names of particular organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "The creation of more part-time jobs is supported by the employers' association.",
          "a business/professional/national association",
          "president of the American Bar Association"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being involved with other people or organizations that have the same purpose as you:",
        "examples": [
          "association with sb/sth We have had a very long and productive association with the firm.",
          "Manchester Business School, in association with the Chartered Institute of Marketing, offers a top marketing qualification for professionals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assorted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "consisting of various types mixed together:",
        "examples": [
          "a case of assorted wines"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of various types mixed together:",
        "examples": [
          "a box of assorted chocolates"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assortment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of different types of something:",
        "examples": [
          "an assortment of vegetables",
          "An unlikely assortment of rock stars and politicians attended the charity concert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture or combination of different types:",
        "examples": [
          "\"That’s Dancing!\" contains an assortment of musical numbers from famous Hollywood films."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assuage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make unpleasant feelings less strong:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has tried to assuage the public's fears."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assume": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to accept something to be true without question or proof:",
        "examples": [
          "We mustn't assume the suspects' guilt.",
          "[ + (that) ] I assumed (that) you knew each other because you went to the same school.",
          "Let's assume that they're coming and make plans on that basis.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We can't assume the suspects to be guilty simply because they've decided to remain silent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend to have a different name or be someone you are not, or to express a feeling falsely:",
        "examples": [
          "Moving to a different town, he assumed a false name.",
          "He assumed a look of indifference but I knew how he felt.",
          "assume an identity During the investigation, two detectives assumed the identities of antiques dealers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or begin to have responsibility or control, sometimes without the right to do so, or to begin to have a characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "She is likely to assume the position of team captain next season.",
          "I didn't want to assume the risk of trying to fix the car myself.",
          "The new president assumes office at midnight tonight.",
          "The issue has assumed considerable political proportions (= has become a big political problem).",
          "assume control The terrorists assumed control of the plane and forced it to land in the desert.",
          "assume responsibility If you leave your belongings here, we cannot assume responsibility for what happens to them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept something as true without question or proof:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] We can’t assume (that) he’s innocent simply because he says he is.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] I assumed (that) nobody was home because the car wasn’t in the driveway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend to be someone you are not, or to express a feeling falsely:",
        "examples": [
          "During the investigation, two detectives assumed the identities of antique dealers.",
          "Jim assumed a look of indifference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take control or claim authority, sometimes without the right to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "The new president assumes office in January."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you assume responsibility for something, you become responsible for it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to take control of something:",
        "examples": [
          "assume control/office/a role Europe has assumed a leadership role in the prevention of future global crises.",
          "assume responsibility for sth The FSA said mortgages would not be affected when it assumed responsibility for the regulation of mortgage sales.",
          "assume a debt/mortgage/risk In addition to paying $3 billion in cash, the newspaper group will assume $600 million of the company’s debt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that something is true without being sure about it:",
        "examples": [
          "We are assuming a 6% growth in sales.",
          "assume that We can safely assume that we are ahead of the competition with this product.",
          "Assuming that all goes well, how long is the project expected to take?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be based on a particular idea:",
        "examples": [
          "These figures assume that inflation will rise no higher than 2%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assumed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept something to be true without question or proof:",
        "examples": [
          "We mustn't assume the suspects' guilt.",
          "[ + (that) ] I assumed (that) you knew each other because you went to the same school.",
          "Let's assume that they're coming and make plans on that basis.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We can't assume the suspects to be guilty simply because they've decided to remain silent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend to have a different name or be someone you are not, or to express a feeling falsely:",
        "examples": [
          "Moving to a different town, he assumed a false name.",
          "He assumed a look of indifference but I knew how he felt.",
          "assume an identity During the investigation, two detectives assumed the identities of antiques dealers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or begin to have responsibility or control, sometimes without the right to do so, or to begin to have a characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "She is likely to assume the position of team captain next season.",
          "I didn't want to assume the risk of trying to fix the car myself.",
          "The new president assumes office at midnight tonight.",
          "The issue has assumed considerable political proportions (= has become a big political problem).",
          "assume control The terrorists assumed control of the plane and forced it to land in the desert.",
          "assume responsibility If you leave your belongings here, we cannot assume responsibility for what happens to them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assumes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to accept something to be true without question or proof:",
        "examples": [
          "We mustn't assume the suspects' guilt.",
          "[ + (that) ] I assumed (that) you knew each other because you went to the same school.",
          "Let's assume that they're coming and make plans on that basis.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We can't assume the suspects to be guilty simply because they've decided to remain silent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend to have a different name or be someone you are not, or to express a feeling falsely:",
        "examples": [
          "Moving to a different town, he assumed a false name.",
          "He assumed a look of indifference but I knew how he felt.",
          "assume an identity During the investigation, two detectives assumed the identities of antiques dealers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or begin to have responsibility or control, sometimes without the right to do so, or to begin to have a characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "She is likely to assume the position of team captain next season.",
          "I didn't want to assume the risk of trying to fix the car myself.",
          "The new president assumes office at midnight tonight.",
          "The issue has assumed considerable political proportions (= has become a big political problem).",
          "assume control The terrorists assumed control of the plane and forced it to land in the desert.",
          "assume responsibility If you leave your belongings here, we cannot assume responsibility for what happens to them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept something as true without question or proof:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] We can’t assume (that) he’s innocent simply because he says he is.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] I assumed (that) nobody was home because the car wasn’t in the driveway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend to be someone you are not, or to express a feeling falsely:",
        "examples": [
          "During the investigation, two detectives assumed the identities of antique dealers.",
          "Jim assumed a look of indifference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take control or claim authority, sometimes without the right to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "The new president assumes office in January."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you assume responsibility for something, you become responsible for it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to take control of something:",
        "examples": [
          "assume control/office/a role Europe has assumed a leadership role in the prevention of future global crises.",
          "assume responsibility for sth The FSA said mortgages would not be affected when it assumed responsibility for the regulation of mortgage sales.",
          "assume a debt/mortgage/risk In addition to paying $3 billion in cash, the newspaper group will assume $600 million of the company’s debt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that something is true without being sure about it:",
        "examples": [
          "We are assuming a 6% growth in sales.",
          "assume that We can safely assume that we are ahead of the competition with this product.",
          "Assuming that all goes well, how long is the project expected to take?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be based on a particular idea:",
        "examples": [
          "These figures assume that inflation will rise no higher than 2%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assuming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "accepting something as true without question or proof:",
        "examples": [
          "Assuming this information is all correct, how many people would be affected?",
          "Even assuming that smokers do see the health warnings, I doubt they'll take any notice.",
          "Assuming that the company achieves its projected results, profits will still be down by 10%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assumption": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you accept as true without question or proof:",
        "examples": [
          "People tend to make assumptions about you when you have a disability.",
          "These calculations are based on the assumption that prices will continue to rise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking a position of power, responsibility, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The revolutionaries' assumption of power took the army by surprise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a willingness to accept something as true without question or proof:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] The plan was based on the assumption that the schedule could be substantially speeded up by adding more people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking control or claiming authority:",
        "examples": [
          "Her assumption of the post of ambassador was a significant development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you accept as true, although you have no proof:",
        "examples": [
          "make an assumption about sb/sth We tend to make assumptions about our staff's ability based on very little evidence.",
          "on the assumption that They decided to go ahead on the assumption that the figures they had been given were accurate.",
          "These calculations are based on the assumption that sales will continue to rise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking control of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the assumption of power by the army",
          "The offer includes $1 billion in cash and the assumption of $3.5 billion in debt for TWA's aircraft leases."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assumptions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you accept as true without question or proof:",
        "examples": [
          "People tend to make assumptions about you when you have a disability.",
          "These calculations are based on the assumption that prices will continue to rise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking a position of power, responsibility, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The revolutionaries' assumption of power took the army by surprise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a willingness to accept something as true without question or proof:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] The plan was based on the assumption that the schedule could be substantially speeded up by adding more people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking control or claiming authority:",
        "examples": [
          "Her assumption of the post of ambassador was a significant development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you accept as true, although you have no proof:",
        "examples": [
          "make an assumption about sb/sth We tend to make assumptions about our staff's ability based on very little evidence.",
          "on the assumption that They decided to go ahead on the assumption that the figures they had been given were accurate.",
          "These calculations are based on the assumption that sales will continue to rise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking control of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the assumption of power by the army",
          "The offer includes $1 billion in cash and the assumption of $3.5 billion in debt for TWA's aircraft leases."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assurance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a promise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] She gave me her assurance (that) she would sign the contract immediately.",
          "Despite the government's repeated assurances to the contrary, taxation has risen over the past decade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke with calm assurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of insurance against events that will certainly happen, such as death, not those that may happen, such as illness, fire, or having your property stolen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a promise to tell something to someone confidently or firmly, or a promise to cause someone to feel certain by removing doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He gave me his assurance that he would give us an answer by the end of the week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Assurance is also a feeling of confidence in your abilities:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She answered all the questions put to her with assurance and poise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of insurance, especially life insurance, that will pay an amount of money at the end of an agreed period or when someone dies, rather than only if something unexpected happens:",
        "examples": [
          "an assurance policy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a promise that something is or behaves as expected:",
        "examples": [
          "People often look to brands as an assurance of quality.",
          "Although the Fund will strive to achieve its goal, there is no assurance that it will."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assurances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a promise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] She gave me her assurance (that) she would sign the contract immediately.",
          "Despite the government's repeated assurances to the contrary, taxation has risen over the past decade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke with calm assurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of insurance against events that will certainly happen, such as death, not those that may happen, such as illness, fire, or having your property stolen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a promise to tell something to someone confidently or firmly, or a promise to cause someone to feel certain by removing doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He gave me his assurance that he would give us an answer by the end of the week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Assurance is also a feeling of confidence in your abilities:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She answered all the questions put to her with assurance and poise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of insurance, especially life insurance, that will pay an amount of money at the end of an agreed period or when someone dies, rather than only if something unexpected happens:",
        "examples": [
          "an assurance policy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a promise that something is or behaves as expected:",
        "examples": [
          "People often look to brands as an assurance of quality.",
          "Although the Fund will strive to achieve its goal, there is no assurance that it will."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone confidently that something is true, especially so that they do not worry:",
        "examples": [
          "assure sb of sth The unions assured the new owners of the workers' loyalty to the company.",
          "rest assured You can rest assured (= feel confident) that I shall be there as promised.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Don't worry, your car will be ready tomorrow,\" the mechanic assured him.",
          "[ + (that) ] She assured him (that) the car would be ready the next day.",
          "The prime minister assured the electorate taxes would not be increased after the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be certain:",
        "examples": [
          "The play's popularity has been assured by the critics' rave reviews."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an organization) to promise to pay an amount of money to a person or their family if that person becomes ill, gets injured, or dies, in return for small regular payments",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to promise or tell something to someone confidently or firmly, or to cause someone to feel certain by removing doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "She assured him (that) the check was in the mail.",
          "The governor assured the voters (that) taxes would not be raised."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be certain:",
        "examples": [
          "Her future was assured when her performance drew rave reviews from all the critics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing skill and confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "an assured performance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain to be achieved or obtained:",
        "examples": [
          "Now that the financing has been secured, the production of the film is assured."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain to happen or be achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "The agreement required South Korea to provide an assured market for American products.",
          "assured income/profit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "that is referred to in an assurance agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "The \"sum assured\" is normally the amount that will be paid out on a policy when the policy matures, or if you die before the term.",
          "This person will collect the benefit if the life assured (person named in the assurance policy) dies before the policy matures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in compound words to refer to products that meet certain quality standards:",
        "examples": [
          "farm-assured meat",
          "quality-assured processes/standards"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is named in an insurance agreement , especially for a type of insurance that will pay them money at the end of an agreed period, or the person who has the right to receive the money when the person named in the insurance agreement dies",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "assuredly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "confidently:",
        "examples": [
          "After a disappointing first set, Nadal played assuredly and went on to win the match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certainly:",
        "examples": [
          "These problems might not be solved by money alone, but they will assuredly not be solved without it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that causes something to be certain:",
        "examples": [
          "These problems might not be solved by money alone, but they will assuredly (= certainly) not be solved without it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone confidently that something is true, especially so that they do not worry:",
        "examples": [
          "assure sb of sth The unions assured the new owners of the workers' loyalty to the company.",
          "rest assured You can rest assured (= feel confident) that I shall be there as promised.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Don't worry, your car will be ready tomorrow,\" the mechanic assured him.",
          "[ + (that) ] She assured him (that) the car would be ready the next day.",
          "The prime minister assured the electorate taxes would not be increased after the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be certain:",
        "examples": [
          "The play's popularity has been assured by the critics' rave reviews."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an organization) to promise to pay an amount of money to a person or their family if that person becomes ill, gets injured, or dies, in return for small regular payments",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to promise or tell something to someone confidently or firmly, or to cause someone to feel certain by removing doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "She assured him (that) the check was in the mail.",
          "The governor assured the voters (that) taxes would not be raised."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be certain:",
        "examples": [
          "Her future was assured when her performance drew rave reviews from all the critics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "assuring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone confidently that something is true, especially so that they do not worry:",
        "examples": [
          "assure sb of sth The unions assured the new owners of the workers' loyalty to the company.",
          "rest assured You can rest assured (= feel confident) that I shall be there as promised.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Don't worry, your car will be ready tomorrow,\" the mechanic assured him.",
          "[ + (that) ] She assured him (that) the car would be ready the next day.",
          "The prime minister assured the electorate taxes would not be increased after the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be certain:",
        "examples": [
          "The play's popularity has been assured by the critics' rave reviews."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an organization) to promise to pay an amount of money to a person or their family if that person becomes ill, gets injured, or dies, in return for small regular payments",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "asteroid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of many large rocks that circle the sun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object like a very large rock that goes around the sun like a planet:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists are hoping an asteroid will clue them in about early life on earth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "asteroids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of many large rocks that circle the sun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object like a very large rock that goes around the sun like a planet:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists are hoping an asteroid will clue them in about early life on earth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "asthma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical condition that makes breathing difficult by causing the air passages to become narrow or blocked:",
        "examples": [
          "an asthma sufferer",
          "asthma attack Medics tended to a boy who was having an asthma attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chest disease in which breathing can become difficult, often caused by an allergic reaction",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "asthmatic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of, relating to, or suffering from asthma:",
        "examples": [
          "an asthmatic attack"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an asthmatic person:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been an asthmatic since her childhood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "astonish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to surprise someone very much:",
        "examples": [
          "I was astonished by how much she'd grown.",
          "What astonished me was that he didn't seem to mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to surprise someone very much:",
        "examples": [
          "We were astonished at how much she had aged.",
          "It was astonishing to see the size of the crowds for the Pope."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "astonished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very surprised:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I was astonished to see Miriam there.",
          "They looked astonished when I announced I was pregnant.",
          "The doctors were astonished at the speed of her recovery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "astonishing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very surprising:",
        "examples": [
          "Her first novel enjoyed an astonishing success.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's astonishing to think that only a few years ago he was a completely unknown actor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "astounded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very surprised or shocked:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I was astounded to hear that Tina had left."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "astounding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very surprising or shocking:",
        "examples": [
          "an astounding fact/decision/revelation",
          "an astounding (= very great) victory/achievement/success"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "astral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the stars or outer space:",
        "examples": [
          "After the 1986 Challenger space shuttle crash, it took some time for the dream of astral travel to be revived.",
          "His belief in astrology commits him to the idea that specific events can be predicted on the basis of astral causation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a non-physical universe with mysterious forces in it that some people believe to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "They claimed to be able to conjure spirits from the astral realms.",
          "The stone is said to bring clear psychic vision, and to be excellent for meditation and astral travel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "astray": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "away from the correct path or correct way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The letter must have gone astray in the post.",
          "I was led astray by an out-of-date map.",
          "Her parents worried that she might be led astray (= encouraged to behave badly) by her unsuitable friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "away from the correct path or way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our district was led astray, and as a result, we wasted valuable resources."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "astrological": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving or relating to astrology (= the belief that the positions of the sun, moon, planets, and stars affect people's lives and character):",
        "examples": [
          "an astrological chart/forecast",
          "He likes to talk about his astrological sign, which is Leo, and reads his horoscope every day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "astrology": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the study of the movements and positions of the sun, moon, planets, and stars in the belief that they affect the character and lives of people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ancient practice of studying the movements and positions of the sun, moon, planets, and stars in the belief that they influence human behavior",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "astronaut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has been trained for travelling in space",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is trained for traveling in spacecraft",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "astronauts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has been trained for travelling in space",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is trained for traveling in spacecraft",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "astronomer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who studies astronomy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who studies astronomy or whose job is connected with astronomy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "astronomers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who studies astronomy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who studies astronomy or whose job is connected with astronomy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "astronomical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with astronomy:",
        "examples": [
          "the Royal Astronomical Society",
          "astronomical observations/instruments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An astronomical amount is extremely large:",
        "examples": [
          "an astronomical rent/bill/price/fee"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely large:",
        "examples": [
          "The costs were astronomical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with astronomy:",
        "examples": [
          "astronomical observations"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "astronomy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of the universe and of objects that exist naturally in space, such as the moon, the sun, planets, and stars",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of the universe as a whole and of objects that exist naturally in space, such as the stars",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "astrophysicist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who studies astrophysics (= the study of stars and other objects in space using physical laws) :",
        "examples": [
          "The director of the planetarium is a well-known and popular astrophysicist.",
          "Theoretical astrophysicists work with equations and computer simulations and don't usually get involved in spacecraft design."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "astrophysics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the type of astronomy that uses physical laws and ideas to explain the behaviour of the stars and other objects in space",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "astute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to understand a situation quickly and see how to take advantage of it:",
        "examples": [
          "an astute investor/businesswoman",
          "his astute handling of the situation",
          "an astute observer of human behaviour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quick to see how to use a situation to your advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "He was politically astute, and was soon appointed to a number of powerful committees in Congress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "asunder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "into forcefully separated pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "Their lives were torn asunder by the tragedy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "asylum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "protection or safety, especially that given by a government to people who have been forced to leave their own countries for their safety or because of war:",
        "examples": [
          "to seek/apply for political asylum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hospital for people with mental illnesses:",
        "examples": [
          "a lunatic asylum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "protection or safety, or a protected and safe place, given esp. to someone who has left a country or place for political reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "The refugees have asked for political asylum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mental hospital, or any other institution giving shelter and other help to poor or suffering people:",
        "examples": [
          "He was committed to an insane asylum in 1899."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "asylums": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "protection or safety, especially that given by a government to people who have been forced to leave their own countries for their safety or because of war:",
        "examples": [
          "to seek/apply for political asylum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hospital for people with mental illnesses:",
        "examples": [
          "a lunatic asylum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "protection or safety, or a protected and safe place, given esp. to someone who has left a country or place for political reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "The refugees have asked for political asylum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mental hospital, or any other institution giving shelter and other help to poor or suffering people:",
        "examples": [
          "He was committed to an insane asylum in 1899."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "asymmetrical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having parts on either side or half that do not match or are not the same size or shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The building's asymmetrical silhouette features a single tower on one corner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An asymmetrical carbon atom is one that is attached to four different atoms or groups of atoms.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of eat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "atheist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not believe in any god or gods, or who believes that no god or gods exist:",
        "examples": [
          "As an atheist, I do not accept this religious argument.",
          "His father was an atheist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not believing in any God or gods, or relating to such beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "Although I am atheist, I don’t just automatically hate religion or dismiss other people's faith.",
          "Kaufman claims that his atheist beliefs play a central role in his life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes that God does not exist",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "atheists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not believe in any god or gods, or who believes that no god or gods exist:",
        "examples": [
          "As an atheist, I do not accept this religious argument.",
          "His father was an atheist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not believing in any God or gods, or relating to such beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "Although I am atheist, I don’t just automatically hate religion or dismiss other people's faith.",
          "Kaufman claims that his atheist beliefs play a central role in his life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes that God does not exist",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "athena": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Greek mythology (= ancient stories), the goddess (= female god) of wisdom who was believed to protect the city of Athens:",
        "examples": [
          "Atop the Acropolis, the temple of the goddess Athena looms over the city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "athens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Greece, situated in the southern part of the country",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "athlete": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very good at sports or physical exercise, especially one who competes in organized events:",
        "examples": [
          "He became a professional athlete at the age of 16.",
          "She has the build of an athlete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is trained or skilled in a sport and esp. one who regularly competes with others in organized events:",
        "examples": [
          "a professional athlete"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "athletes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very good at sports or physical exercise, especially one who competes in organized events:",
        "examples": [
          "He became a professional athlete at the age of 16.",
          "She has the build of an athlete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is trained or skilled in a sport and esp. one who regularly competes with others in organized events:",
        "examples": [
          "a professional athlete"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "athletic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong, healthy, and good at sports:",
        "examples": [
          "She looks very athletic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to athletes or athletics:",
        "examples": [
          "This college has a long tradition of athletic excellence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to sports:",
        "examples": [
          "an athletic competition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Athletic can also describe a person who is strong, healthy, and trained or skilled in sports or a particular sport:",
        "examples": [
          "Mia is strong, competitive, athletic, and still feminine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "athleticism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "skill in running, jumping, throwing, and similar sports:",
        "examples": [
          "The team's superb athleticism compensated for their lack of international experience."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "athletics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the general name for a particular group of sports in which people compete, including running, jumping, and throwing:",
        "examples": [
          "an athletics team/club/meeting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sports and physical activities of any type:",
        "examples": [
          "Girls who participate in high school athletics are more likely to graduate than those who don’t."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sports and games:",
        "examples": [
          "Girls who participate in high school athletics are three times more likely to graduate than those who don’t."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "esp. Br Athletics is another way of saying track and field.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "atlanta": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital and largest city of the southeastern US state of Georgia:",
        "examples": [
          "The headquarters are in Atlanta.",
          "Atlanta is quite different from the rest of Georgia."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "atlantic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to the Atlantic Ocean",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ocean that is to the west of Europe and Africa and to the east of North and South America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "atlas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book containing maps:",
        "examples": [
          "a road atlas",
          "an atlas of the world"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book containing maps showing where particular things are made, found, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a wine atlas",
          "an atlas of British plants"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first vertebra (= bone) of the spine, that supports the skull:",
        "examples": [
          "atlas bone neck pain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book containing maps:",
        "examples": [
          "a road atlas"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "atm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for at the moment: used for example on social media and in text messages:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm busy atm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for automated teller machine: a machine, usually in a wall outside a bank, shop, etc. from which you can take money out of your bank account using a special card:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there an ATM near here? I need to get some money out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for automated/automatic teller machine (= a machine from which you can get money by using a special card)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for automated/automatic teller machine: a machine, usually outside a bank, which customers can use to get money out or manage their account by using a plastic card together with a PIN (= a secret number):",
        "examples": [
          "an ATM card/machine",
          "ATM charges/transactions/withdrawals Most banks now offer free ATM transactions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Asynchronous Transfer Mode: a way of sending data from one computer to another",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "atmosphere": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the mixture of gases around the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "These factories are releasing toxic gases into the atmosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of gases that surrounds any planet:",
        "examples": [
          "the search for planets with a breathable atmosphere"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the air that you breathe in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The atmosphere in the room was so stuffy I could hardly breathe.",
          "A few plants in an office will improve the atmosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the character, feeling, or mood of a place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a very relaxed atmosphere in our office.",
          "an atmosphere of There has been an atmosphere of gloom in the factory since it was announced that it would be closing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling that a place has of being pleasant and interesting or exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "You want a restaurant that serves good food but has a little atmosphere too.",
          "He put on some soft music and turned the lights down in order to give the room a little more atmosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mixture of gases that surrounds some planets, such as the earth; the air",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring pressure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the character or mood of a place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The club provided a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for its members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Atmosphere is also the mood or feeling produced by a work of literature.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "atmospheric": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the air or to the atmosphere:",
        "examples": [
          "Plants are the main source of atmospheric oxygen.",
          "atmospheric conditions If atmospheric conditions are right, it may be possible to see this group of stars tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "creating a special feeling, especially a mysterious or romantic feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "atmospheric lighting/music",
          "I quite like fog because it's atmospheric."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or in the atmosphere:",
        "examples": [
          "Data reveal a sudden and unexplained jump in atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "atom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the smallest unit of any chemical element, consisting of a positive nucleus surrounded by negative electrons. Atoms can combine to form a molecule:",
        "examples": [
          "A molecule of carbon dioxide (CO2) has one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms.",
          "figurative He hasn't an atom of sense (= he has no sense), that boy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smallest unit of any chemical element, consisting of a positive nucleus surrounded by negative electrons. Atoms can combine to form a molecule.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "atomic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to atoms:",
        "examples": [
          "atomic structure/nuclei"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using the energy that is created when an atom is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "atomic energy/power"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to nuclear war, nuclear weapons, or a nuclear attack:",
        "examples": [
          "the atomic bomb",
          "atomic weapons",
          "an atomic blast/explosion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to atoms or the energy that can be produced by them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "atoms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the smallest unit of any chemical element, consisting of a positive nucleus surrounded by negative electrons. Atoms can combine to form a molecule:",
        "examples": [
          "A molecule of carbon dioxide (CO2) has one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms.",
          "figurative He hasn't an atom of sense (= he has no sense), that boy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smallest unit of any chemical element, consisting of a positive nucleus surrounded by negative electrons. Atoms can combine to form a molecule.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "atone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do something that shows you are sorry for something bad that you did or for something that you failed to do:",
        "examples": [
          "The director of the company has expressed a wish to atone for her past sins."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "atop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "on or at the top of:",
        "examples": [
          "She sat atop a two-metre wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on or at the top of:",
        "examples": [
          "She and Harry toyed with the idea of living in a penthouse atop the building."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "atrium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large room, often with glass walls or roof, especially in the middle of a large shop or office building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the two spaces at the top part of the heart that receive blood from the veins and push it down into the ventricles (= lower spaces)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large open central area in a public or commercial building, often with a glass roof, and sometimes containing plants and a pool:",
        "examples": [
          "The 130,000-square-feet of office space surrounds an atrium."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "atrocious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of very bad quality:",
        "examples": [
          "an atrocious film/piece of acting",
          "The weather has been atrocious all week.",
          "Conditions in the prison were atrocious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "violent and shocking:",
        "examples": [
          "an atrocious crime"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of very bad quality:",
        "examples": [
          "His Russian was atrocious, but he communicated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An action that is atrocious is extremely cruel:",
        "examples": [
          "an atrocious crime"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "atrocities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely cruel, violent, or shocking act:",
        "examples": [
          "They are on trial for committing atrocities against the civilian population."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something being extremely cruel, violent, or shocking:",
        "examples": [
          "These people are guilty of acts of appalling atrocity (= cruelty)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely cruel act, or the committing of such acts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The commission reports that atrocities were committed by all sides during the struggle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "atrocity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely cruel, violent, or shocking act:",
        "examples": [
          "They are on trial for committing atrocities against the civilian population."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something being extremely cruel, violent, or shocking:",
        "examples": [
          "These people are guilty of acts of appalling atrocity (= cruelty)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely cruel act, or the committing of such acts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The commission reports that atrocities were committed by all sides during the struggle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "atrophy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a part of the body) to be reduced in size and therefore strength, or, more generally, to become weaker:",
        "examples": [
          "After several months in a hospital bed, my leg muscles had atrophied.",
          "In the 1980s, their political power gradually atrophied (= became weaker)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fasten, join, or connect something:",
        "examples": [
          "attach something to something I attached a photo to my application form.",
          "Use this cable to attach the printer to the computer.",
          "In the UK , packets of cigarettes come with a government health warning attached to them (= on them).",
          "I attach (= am sending, usually with a letter) a copy of our latest report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join a file such as a document, picture, or computer program, to an email",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially take someone's money or the things that they own, or to arrest someone, usually because that person has failed to pay money that is owed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten or fix something in position, esp. in relation to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "You attach this device to your windshield, and it sends a signal that opens the garage door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To attach a particular quality to something is to consider it to have that quality:",
        "examples": [
          "If you attach a negative label to a group, you can then treat all the members of that group badly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten or join one thing to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "attach sth to sth I attached a note to the report and left it in his office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect a piece of computer equipment to another:",
        "examples": [
          "attach sth to sth Use this cable to attach the printer to the computer.",
          "The client software can be stored on one central computer that is attached to the network."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a document, picture, etc. with an email or letter:",
        "examples": [
          "I attach a copy of this month's report which includes figures for the last quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone is attached to a department or company, they are sent to work there temporarily for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Tom was attached to the Marketing Department for six months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include something, or to make something a part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "attach sth to sth There were strict conditions attached to the settlement.",
          "I need to be certain that there are no risks attached to this decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone's property or money by law to help pay their debts:",
        "examples": [
          "The county may have the right to attach property to satisfy a tax debt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attache": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in an embassy and has a particular area of responsibility in which they have special knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "a naval/military/press/cultural attaché"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in an embassy (= group of people representing their country in a foreign country) and has a particular area of special knowledge and responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "a military attaché"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attached": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to like someone or something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "The children are very attached to their grandparents.",
          "I'm very attached to my old guitar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling close to emotionally, or loving:",
        "examples": [
          "She really gets attached to her cats."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attaches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fasten, join, or connect something:",
        "examples": [
          "attach something to something I attached a photo to my application form.",
          "Use this cable to attach the printer to the computer.",
          "In the UK , packets of cigarettes come with a government health warning attached to them (= on them).",
          "I attach (= am sending, usually with a letter) a copy of our latest report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join a file such as a document, picture, or computer program, to an email",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially take someone's money or the things that they own, or to arrest someone, usually because that person has failed to pay money that is owed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten or fix something in position, esp. in relation to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "You attach this device to your windshield, and it sends a signal that opens the garage door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To attach a particular quality to something is to consider it to have that quality:",
        "examples": [
          "If you attach a negative label to a group, you can then treat all the members of that group badly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten or join one thing to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "attach sth to sth I attached a note to the report and left it in his office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect a piece of computer equipment to another:",
        "examples": [
          "attach sth to sth Use this cable to attach the printer to the computer.",
          "The client software can be stored on one central computer that is attached to the network."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a document, picture, etc. with an email or letter:",
        "examples": [
          "I attach a copy of this month's report which includes figures for the last quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone is attached to a department or company, they are sent to work there temporarily for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Tom was attached to the Marketing Department for six months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include something, or to make something a part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "attach sth to sth There were strict conditions attached to the settlement.",
          "I need to be certain that there are no risks attached to this decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone's property or money by law to help pay their debts:",
        "examples": [
          "The county may have the right to attach property to satisfy a tax debt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attaching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten, join, or connect something:",
        "examples": [
          "attach something to something I attached a photo to my application form.",
          "Use this cable to attach the printer to the computer.",
          "In the UK , packets of cigarettes come with a government health warning attached to them (= on them).",
          "I attach (= am sending, usually with a letter) a copy of our latest report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join a file such as a document, picture, or computer program, to an email",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially take someone's money or the things that they own, or to arrest someone, usually because that person has failed to pay money that is owed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "attachment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extra piece of equipment that can be added to a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "This food processor has a special attachment for grinding coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer file that is sent together with an email message:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll email my report to you as an attachment.",
          "I wasn't able to open that attachment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of love or strong connection to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "At university I formed a strong attachment to one of my tutors.",
          "She is unlikely to give up her lifelong attachment to feminist ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of love and need for another person, for example for a mother by her child:",
        "examples": [
          "Secure attachment is believed to be important for healthy development.",
          "Infants can form attachments to any caregiver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of arresting a person for failing to obey the order of a court, or of officially taking their property because they have failed to pay money that they owe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of being emotionally close to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She had a special attachment to these students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An attachment is an extra piece of equipment that can be added to a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] computer attachments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer file that is sent together with an email:",
        "examples": [
          "Do not click on an email attachment unless it is from a reliable source."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document joined to an agreement which gives extra details, often a list of things that are allowed or not, and forms part of the agreement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of equipment that you can attach to a computer, machine, etc. to do a particular task:",
        "examples": [
          "A simple attachment allows pictures to be emailed directly from the camera."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of working in a department or company temporarily for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Five students are on attachment to the Finance Department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a court order for money or property to be taken from someone in order to pay their debts:",
        "examples": [
          "An application for an attachment of debt must be made to a court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a court order that makes employers pay the court some of the money you earn directly so that your debts can be paid over a period:",
        "examples": [
          "The court issued him with an attachment of earnings order to repay his creditors over a period of 18 months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attachments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extra piece of equipment that can be added to a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "This food processor has a special attachment for grinding coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer file that is sent together with an email message:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll email my report to you as an attachment.",
          "I wasn't able to open that attachment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of love or strong connection to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "At university I formed a strong attachment to one of my tutors.",
          "She is unlikely to give up her lifelong attachment to feminist ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of love and need for another person, for example for a mother by her child:",
        "examples": [
          "Secure attachment is believed to be important for healthy development.",
          "Infants can form attachments to any caregiver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of arresting a person for failing to obey the order of a court, or of officially taking their property because they have failed to pay money that they owe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of being emotionally close to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She had a special attachment to these students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An attachment is an extra piece of equipment that can be added to a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] computer attachments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer file that is sent together with an email:",
        "examples": [
          "Do not click on an email attachment unless it is from a reliable source."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document joined to an agreement which gives extra details, often a list of things that are allowed or not, and forms part of the agreement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of equipment that you can attach to a computer, machine, etc. to do a particular task:",
        "examples": [
          "A simple attachment allows pictures to be emailed directly from the camera."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of working in a department or company temporarily for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Five students are on attachment to the Finance Department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a court order for money or property to be taken from someone in order to pay their debts:",
        "examples": [
          "An application for an attachment of debt must be made to a court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a court order that makes employers pay the court some of the money you earn directly so that your debts can be paid over a period:",
        "examples": [
          "The court issued him with an attachment of earnings order to repay his creditors over a period of 18 months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to try to hurt or defeat using violence:",
        "examples": [
          "He was attacked and seriously injured by a gang of youths.",
          "Army forces have been attacking the town since dawn.",
          "Most wild animals won't attack unless they are provoked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "She wrote an article attacking the judges and their conduct of the trial.",
          "The report attacks the idea of exams for seven and eight-year-olds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something, such as a disease or a chemical, attacks something, it damages it:",
        "examples": [
          "AIDS attacks the body's immune system.",
          "My rose bushes are being attacked by aphids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If players in a team attack, they move forward to try to score points, goals, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something quickly and in an effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "We have to attack these problems now and find some solutions.",
          "The children rushed in and eagerly attacked the food (= quickly started to eat it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a violent act intended to hurt or damage someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a racist attack",
          "Enemy forces have made an attack on the city.",
          "These bomb blasts suggest that the terrorists are (going) on the attack (= trying to defeat or hurt other people) again.",
          "The town was once again under attack (= being attacked)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong criticism of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a scathing attack on the president",
          "The government has come under attack from all sides for cutting education spending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and short period of illness:",
        "examples": [
          "an attack of asthma/flu/malaria",
          "figurative an attack of the giggles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a team in some sports that tries to score points:",
        "examples": [
          "The team has a strong attack, but its defence is weak.",
          "The team is strong inattack but useless in defence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "determination in the way you play a sport, trying hard to score points:",
        "examples": [
          "The team needs to put some more attack into its game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to hurt or defeat someone or something using violence:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Two campers were attacked by a bear last night.",
          "[ I ] Most wild animals won't attack unless they are provoked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a disease or a chemical attacks something, it damages it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The stress hormone cortisol attacks the immune system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone or something strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "Critics have attacked her ideas as antidemocratic.",
          "In TV ads, he attacked his opponent’s record."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An attack is also a sudden, short period of illness, or a sudden feeling that you cannot control:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an asthma attack",
          "[ C ] How do you let your kids go without having anxiety attacks?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An attack is also strong criticism of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The more he speaks out, the more he comes under attack."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attacked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to hurt or defeat using violence:",
        "examples": [
          "He was attacked and seriously injured by a gang of youths.",
          "Army forces have been attacking the town since dawn.",
          "Most wild animals won't attack unless they are provoked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "She wrote an article attacking the judges and their conduct of the trial.",
          "The report attacks the idea of exams for seven and eight-year-olds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something, such as a disease or a chemical, attacks something, it damages it:",
        "examples": [
          "AIDS attacks the body's immune system.",
          "My rose bushes are being attacked by aphids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If players in a team attack, they move forward to try to score points, goals, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something quickly and in an effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "We have to attack these problems now and find some solutions.",
          "The children rushed in and eagerly attacked the food (= quickly started to eat it)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attacker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who uses violence to hurt someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The police think she must have known her attacker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone in a sports team who tries to score goals or points and help other players to score:",
        "examples": [
          "The attacker scored three times in a 6–3 win.",
          "The manager sent on an extra attacker to try to get an equalizing goal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attackers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who uses violence to hurt someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The police think she must have known her attacker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone in a sports team who tries to score goals or points and help other players to score:",
        "examples": [
          "The attacker scored three times in a 6–3 win.",
          "The manager sent on an extra attacker to try to get an equalizing goal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attacking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in sports and games, relating to moving forward to try to score points, goals, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The team showed some dazzling attacking play in the first half, scoring three excellent goals.",
          "The chess player decided to be more attacking in the next game."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attacks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to try to hurt or defeat using violence:",
        "examples": [
          "He was attacked and seriously injured by a gang of youths.",
          "Army forces have been attacking the town since dawn.",
          "Most wild animals won't attack unless they are provoked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "She wrote an article attacking the judges and their conduct of the trial.",
          "The report attacks the idea of exams for seven and eight-year-olds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something, such as a disease or a chemical, attacks something, it damages it:",
        "examples": [
          "AIDS attacks the body's immune system.",
          "My rose bushes are being attacked by aphids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If players in a team attack, they move forward to try to score points, goals, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something quickly and in an effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "We have to attack these problems now and find some solutions.",
          "The children rushed in and eagerly attacked the food (= quickly started to eat it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a violent act intended to hurt or damage someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a racist attack",
          "Enemy forces have made an attack on the city.",
          "These bomb blasts suggest that the terrorists are (going) on the attack (= trying to defeat or hurt other people) again.",
          "The town was once again under attack (= being attacked)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong criticism of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a scathing attack on the president",
          "The government has come under attack from all sides for cutting education spending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and short period of illness:",
        "examples": [
          "an attack of asthma/flu/malaria",
          "figurative an attack of the giggles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a team in some sports that tries to score points:",
        "examples": [
          "The team has a strong attack, but its defence is weak.",
          "The team is strong inattack but useless in defence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "determination in the way you play a sport, trying hard to score points:",
        "examples": [
          "The team needs to put some more attack into its game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to hurt or defeat someone or something using violence:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Two campers were attacked by a bear last night.",
          "[ I ] Most wild animals won't attack unless they are provoked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a disease or a chemical attacks something, it damages it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The stress hormone cortisol attacks the immune system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone or something strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "Critics have attacked her ideas as antidemocratic.",
          "In TV ads, he attacked his opponent’s record."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An attack is also a sudden, short period of illness, or a sudden feeling that you cannot control:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an asthma attack",
          "[ C ] How do you let your kids go without having anxiety attacks?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An attack is also strong criticism of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The more he speaks out, the more he comes under attack."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to reach or succeed in getting something:",
        "examples": [
          "He has attained the highest grade in his music exams.",
          "We need to identify the best ways of attaining our objectives/goals.",
          "India attained independence in 1947, after decades of struggle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something difficult to do or obtain:",
        "examples": [
          "You need financial security in order to attain emotional well-being."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach or succeed in getting something:",
        "examples": [
          "He has attained the highest grade in his music exams.",
          "We need to identify the best ways of attaining our objectives/goals.",
          "India attained independence in 1947, after decades of struggle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attempt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to try to do something, especially something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He attempted to escape through a window.",
          "He attempted a joke, but no one laughed.",
          "There's no point in even attempting an explanation - he'll never listen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of trying to do something, especially something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She made a few half-hearted attempts to join in their conversation.",
          "make an attempt The doctors made one last desperate attempt to save the boy's life.",
          "make no attempt He made no attempt to be sociable.",
          "attempt at This is my second attempt at the exam.",
          "None of our attempts at contacting Dr James was successful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as a way of trying to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "They closed the road in an attempt to reduce traffic in the city.",
          "Many painters turned to graphic design in an attempt to earn a living."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of trying to kill someone:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the third attempt on the President's life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of trying to score a goal in a game of football or move the ball forwards in American football:",
        "examples": [
          "Chelsea had several attempts on goal in the first 15 minutes.",
          "Washington is averaging under six yards per passing attempt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The team’s quarterback attempted only 12 passes during the entire game.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Don’t attempt to do these tricks at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of trying to make or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The pilot made several attempts to regain control of the aircraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An attempt on someone’s life is an act of trying to kill that person:",
        "examples": [
          "a failed attempt on the president’s life"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attempted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a crime) that someone has tried to commit without success:",
        "examples": [
          "A man is being questioned in relation to the attempted murder/robbery last night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attempting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to do something, especially something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He attempted to escape through a window.",
          "He attempted a joke, but no one laughed.",
          "There's no point in even attempting an explanation - he'll never listen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attempts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to try to do something, especially something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He attempted to escape through a window.",
          "He attempted a joke, but no one laughed.",
          "There's no point in even attempting an explanation - he'll never listen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of trying to do something, especially something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She made a few half-hearted attempts to join in their conversation.",
          "make an attempt The doctors made one last desperate attempt to save the boy's life.",
          "make no attempt He made no attempt to be sociable.",
          "attempt at This is my second attempt at the exam.",
          "None of our attempts at contacting Dr James was successful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as a way of trying to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "They closed the road in an attempt to reduce traffic in the city.",
          "Many painters turned to graphic design in an attempt to earn a living."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of trying to kill someone:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the third attempt on the President's life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of trying to score a goal in a game of football or move the ball forwards in American football:",
        "examples": [
          "Chelsea had several attempts on goal in the first 15 minutes.",
          "Washington is averaging under six yards per passing attempt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The team’s quarterback attempted only 12 passes during the entire game.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Don’t attempt to do these tricks at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of trying to make or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The pilot made several attempts to regain control of the aircraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An attempt on someone’s life is an act of trying to kill that person:",
        "examples": [
          "a failed attempt on the president’s life"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go to an event, place, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Over two hundred people attended the funeral.",
          "The meeting is on the fifth and we're hoping everyone will attend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go officially and usually regularly to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Which school do your children attend?",
          "I attended the classes/seminars/lectures for a month or two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give attention to what someone is saying:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm afraid I wasn't attending to what was being said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide a service to someone, especially as part of your job:",
        "examples": [
          "The queen was attended by her ladies-in-waiting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen as a result of, and at the same time as:",
        "examples": [
          "the publicity that attends a career in television"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be at an event or go to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She attends classes on Tuesdays.",
          "[ I ] You don’t have to attend if you don’t want to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a place or an event:",
        "examples": [
          "According to recent research, the busy British professional attends nearly 60 meetings a month.",
          "a summit attended by prominent world leaders",
          "It was an important meeting and the whole department was expected to attend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attendance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of going somewhere such as a church, school, etc. regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "Attendance at lectures is compulsory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people who go to an event, meeting, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Attendances at church are falling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "present with someone and helping or taking care of them :",
        "examples": [
          "He never goes out without his security men in attendance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being at an event or going to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Attendance at rehearsals is required."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Attendance is also the number of people present:",
        "examples": [
          "Annual attendance at the museum is nearly 100,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people who are present at a place or an event:",
        "examples": [
          "average/poor/record attendance Average attendance has dropped noticeably since the ticket price increase.",
          "a decline/drop/increase in attendances"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of being present at something, especially work:",
        "examples": [
          "attendance rate/figures The Royal Mail introduced a scheme in which employees with a 100% attendance rate would be entered into a prize draw.",
          "Attendance at this meeting is compulsory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with someone and helping them or taking care of them:",
        "examples": [
          "He never goes out without his personal assistant in attendance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "present at a place or event:",
        "examples": [
          "Delegates in attendance at the conference included a number from blue-chip companies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attendant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to be in a place and help visitors or customers:",
        "examples": [
          "a cloakroom/museum attendant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to travel or live with an important person and help him or her:",
        "examples": [
          "The Prince was followed by his attendants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a wedding (= a ceremony at which two people get married), someone who helps a bride or groom (= a man or woman getting married), for example by being a bridesmaid or groomsman:",
        "examples": [
          "The bride and her attendants were being photographed on the church steps.",
          "The bride and groom had six attendants each."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming with a stated thing or resulting from it:",
        "examples": [
          "debt and its attendant problems",
          "There are too many risks attendant on such a large investment of money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "present with someone to help them, or present at an event, place, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "attendant staff",
          "the attendant crowd/fans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to help others in a particular place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a gas station/parking lot attendant"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attendants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to be in a place and help visitors or customers:",
        "examples": [
          "a cloakroom/museum attendant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to travel or live with an important person and help him or her:",
        "examples": [
          "The Prince was followed by his attendants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a wedding (= a ceremony at which two people get married), someone who helps a bride or groom (= a man or woman getting married), for example by being a bridesmaid or groomsman:",
        "examples": [
          "The bride and her attendants were being photographed on the church steps.",
          "The bride and groom had six attendants each."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming with a stated thing or resulting from it:",
        "examples": [
          "debt and its attendant problems",
          "There are too many risks attendant on such a large investment of money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "present with someone to help them, or present at an event, place, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "attendant staff",
          "the attendant crowd/fans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to help others in a particular place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a gas station/parking lot attendant"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attended": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to an event, place, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Over two hundred people attended the funeral.",
          "The meeting is on the fifth and we're hoping everyone will attend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go officially and usually regularly to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Which school do your children attend?",
          "I attended the classes/seminars/lectures for a month or two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give attention to what someone is saying:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm afraid I wasn't attending to what was being said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide a service to someone, especially as part of your job:",
        "examples": [
          "The queen was attended by her ladies-in-waiting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen as a result of, and at the same time as:",
        "examples": [
          "the publicity that attends a career in television"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attendees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who goes to a place, event, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who attends a performance, meeting, speech, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago attracted nearly 90,000 attendees and 1,200 exhibitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is at a meeting, conference, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "conference attendees"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to an event, place, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Over two hundred people attended the funeral.",
          "The meeting is on the fifth and we're hoping everyone will attend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go officially and usually regularly to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Which school do your children attend?",
          "I attended the classes/seminars/lectures for a month or two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give attention to what someone is saying:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm afraid I wasn't attending to what was being said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide a service to someone, especially as part of your job:",
        "examples": [
          "The queen was attended by her ladies-in-waiting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen as a result of, and at the same time as:",
        "examples": [
          "the publicity that attends a career in television"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go to an event, place, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Over two hundred people attended the funeral.",
          "The meeting is on the fifth and we're hoping everyone will attend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go officially and usually regularly to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Which school do your children attend?",
          "I attended the classes/seminars/lectures for a month or two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give attention to what someone is saying:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm afraid I wasn't attending to what was being said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide a service to someone, especially as part of your job:",
        "examples": [
          "The queen was attended by her ladies-in-waiting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen as a result of, and at the same time as:",
        "examples": [
          "the publicity that attends a career in television"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be at an event or go to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She attends classes on Tuesdays.",
          "[ I ] You don’t have to attend if you don’t want to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a place or an event:",
        "examples": [
          "According to recent research, the busy British professional attends nearly 60 meetings a month.",
          "a summit attended by prominent world leaders",
          "It was an important meeting and the whole department was expected to attend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attention": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "notice, thought, or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "draw attention to They're organizing a campaign to draw people's attention to the environmentally harmful effects of using their cars.",
          "Wait a moment and I'll give you my full attention (= I'll listen to and think about only you).",
          "After an hour, my attention started to wander (= I stopped taking notice)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone notice you:",
        "examples": [
          "I knocked on the window to get her attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch, listen to, or think about something or someone carefully or with interest:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't pay attention now, you'll get it all wrong later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thing or person that a lot of people notice:",
        "examples": [
          "He likes telling jokes and being the centre of attention at parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "interest, often sexual interest, that someone directs towards a particular person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "She attracted the attentions of a variety of suitors.",
          "He was flattered by her attentions, but did not take them seriously.",
          "I suffered the unwanted attentions of bullies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to think about or consider a particular thing or person:",
        "examples": [
          "Many countries are starting to turn their attention to new forms of energy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of asking people to listen to you:",
        "examples": [
          "Ladies and gentlemen, can we have your attention, please?",
          "If I could just have your attention for a moment..."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "special care or treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "need attention The paintwork will need a little attention.",
          "medical attention If symptoms persist, seek medical attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in the armed forces) a way of standing, with the feet together, arms by your sides, head up, and shoulders back, and not moving:",
        "examples": [
          "at attention The soldiers stood at attention.",
          "to attention The students snapped to attention when the teacher began class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the armed forces, an instruction to stand to attention (= not moving, with your feet together, arms by your sides, head up, and shoulders back):",
        "examples": [
          "The command comes: \"Attention!\" The men fire their rifles. The flag is folded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an instruction for people to listen or look carefully because they need to know something important:",
        "examples": [
          "Attention please! Luggage must not be left unattended!",
          "There was a sign at the ticket desk: \"Attention! Visitors are informed that there is video surveillance in the building.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of directing the mind to listen, see, or understand; notice:",
        "examples": [
          "In order to learn anything, you have to pay attention.",
          "It’s hard to command the attention of 23 eight-year-olds.",
          "Let me finish this, then I’ll give you my undivided attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "time or effort that you are willing to give to help someone or something because you care about that person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s an old house, and it needs a lot of attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the armed forces) an order to stand straight and not move, with your feet together, arms by your sides, and head facing to the front, or this way of standing:",
        "examples": [
          "Each cadet stood at attention for inspection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written on an envelope or at the top of a letter to show who should read it:",
        "examples": [
          "Letters should be marked for the attention of Jane Mills."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attentions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "notice, thought, or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "draw attention to They're organizing a campaign to draw people's attention to the environmentally harmful effects of using their cars.",
          "Wait a moment and I'll give you my full attention (= I'll listen to and think about only you).",
          "After an hour, my attention started to wander (= I stopped taking notice)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone notice you:",
        "examples": [
          "I knocked on the window to get her attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch, listen to, or think about something or someone carefully or with interest:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't pay attention now, you'll get it all wrong later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thing or person that a lot of people notice:",
        "examples": [
          "He likes telling jokes and being the centre of attention at parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "interest, often sexual interest, that someone directs towards a particular person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "She attracted the attentions of a variety of suitors.",
          "He was flattered by her attentions, but did not take them seriously.",
          "I suffered the unwanted attentions of bullies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to think about or consider a particular thing or person:",
        "examples": [
          "Many countries are starting to turn their attention to new forms of energy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of asking people to listen to you:",
        "examples": [
          "Ladies and gentlemen, can we have your attention, please?",
          "If I could just have your attention for a moment..."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "special care or treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "need attention The paintwork will need a little attention.",
          "medical attention If symptoms persist, seek medical attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in the armed forces) a way of standing, with the feet together, arms by your sides, head up, and shoulders back, and not moving:",
        "examples": [
          "at attention The soldiers stood at attention.",
          "to attention The students snapped to attention when the teacher began class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the armed forces, an instruction to stand to attention (= not moving, with your feet together, arms by your sides, head up, and shoulders back):",
        "examples": [
          "The command comes: \"Attention!\" The men fire their rifles. The flag is folded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an instruction for people to listen or look carefully because they need to know something important:",
        "examples": [
          "Attention please! Luggage must not be left unattended!",
          "There was a sign at the ticket desk: \"Attention! Visitors are informed that there is video surveillance in the building.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of directing the mind to listen, see, or understand; notice:",
        "examples": [
          "In order to learn anything, you have to pay attention.",
          "It’s hard to command the attention of 23 eight-year-olds.",
          "Let me finish this, then I’ll give you my undivided attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "time or effort that you are willing to give to help someone or something because you care about that person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s an old house, and it needs a lot of attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the armed forces) an order to stand straight and not move, with your feet together, arms by your sides, and head facing to the front, or this way of standing:",
        "examples": [
          "Each cadet stood at attention for inspection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written on an envelope or at the top of a letter to show who should read it:",
        "examples": [
          "Letters should be marked for the attention of Jane Mills."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attentive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "listening carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "an attentive audience"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is attentive, they are very helpful and take care of you:",
        "examples": [
          "attentive to He was very attentive to her when she was ill.",
          "A good teacher is always attentive to their students' needs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "listening or watching carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "an attentive audience"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show, say, or prove that something exists or is true:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of people came out onto the streets to attest their support for the democratic opposition party.",
          "attest to The number of old German cars still on the road attests to the excellence of their manufacture.",
          "As his career attests, he is a world-class tennis player."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say officially, for example by signing your name, that a document such as a will (= a document in which a person says what should be done with their money and property after they die) has been written and signed correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "be attested The will needs to be attested by three witnesses.",
          "A notary public is an individual authorized by the state to certify documents and attest to their authenticity.",
          "Generally, the testimony of at least one attesting witness is required to probate a will."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) to state with authority that something is true, or (of a situation or event) to show that something is likely to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] As one who worked there for years, I can attest that applications are carefully reviewed.",
          "[ I ] Her wealth was attested to by her fur coat and designer shoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sign a document to show that you were present when it was signed by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The will must be attested by two witnesses.",
          "The statement was signed and attested by a high court judge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say officially that something is true or accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "attest to doing sth Couples must attest to being in a committed relationship.",
          "attest to sth The commission demands that Chief Financial Officers personally attest to the accuracy of their financial statements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "attest to sth The decline in sales attests to the fact that the product is out of date."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the space or room at the top of a building, under the roof, often used for storing things:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got boxes of old clothes in the attic.",
          "an attic bedroom at the top of the house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a space in a house just under the roof, often used for storing things",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "attire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "clothes, especially of a particular or formal type:",
        "examples": [
          "I hardly think jeans are appropriate attire for a wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes, esp. of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "business/formal attire"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attitude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling or opinion about something or someone, or a way of behaving that is caused by this:",
        "examples": [
          "It's often very difficult to change people's attitudes.",
          "take the attitude that She takes the attitude that children should be allowed to learn at their own pace.",
          "attitude to He has a very bad attitude to work.",
          "attitude towards She has a positive attitude towards work.",
          "change in attitude He seems to have undergone a change in attitude recently, and has become much more cooperative.",
          "I don't like your attitude (= the way you are behaving)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly aggressive behaviour (= showing willingness to fight or argue), or a failure to show respect that makes someone difficult to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "If you drop the attitude I think we could get along fine.",
          "She advised him to continue to do his best but with \"less attitude\".",
          "He gave a large dose of attitude to his teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "She lay sprawled across the sofa, in an attitude of complete abandon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way you feel about something or someone, or a particular feeling or opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Start each day with a positive attitude.",
          "[ C ] People’s attitudes toward family are set very early in life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml If you say that someone has an attitude, you mean that the person seems unwilling to be helpful or polite.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling or opinion about something, especially when this shows in your behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "attitude towards sb/sth We need team players with a positive attitude towards work.",
          "What is your employer's attitude to equal opportunities?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attitudes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling or opinion about something or someone, or a way of behaving that is caused by this:",
        "examples": [
          "It's often very difficult to change people's attitudes.",
          "take the attitude that She takes the attitude that children should be allowed to learn at their own pace.",
          "attitude to He has a very bad attitude to work.",
          "attitude towards She has a positive attitude towards work.",
          "change in attitude He seems to have undergone a change in attitude recently, and has become much more cooperative.",
          "I don't like your attitude (= the way you are behaving)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly aggressive behaviour (= showing willingness to fight or argue), or a failure to show respect that makes someone difficult to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "If you drop the attitude I think we could get along fine.",
          "She advised him to continue to do his best but with \"less attitude\".",
          "He gave a large dose of attitude to his teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "She lay sprawled across the sofa, in an attitude of complete abandon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way you feel about something or someone, or a particular feeling or opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Start each day with a positive attitude.",
          "[ C ] People’s attitudes toward family are set very early in life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml If you say that someone has an attitude, you mean that the person seems unwilling to be helpful or polite.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling or opinion about something, especially when this shows in your behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "attitude towards sb/sth We need team players with a positive attitude towards work.",
          "What is your employer's attitude to equal opportunities?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attorney": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "a defense attorney",
          "an attorney for the plaintiff",
          "a civil/criminal attorney"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawyer:",
        "examples": [
          "a defense attorney"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawyer:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr Temple is the attorney representing the plaintiffs.",
          "an attorney for sb Attorneys for both sides agreed to postpone the hearing.",
          "a defense/prosecuting attorney",
          "a civil/criminal attorney"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the legal right to act for someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "You may appoint an attorney to act on your behalf."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attorneys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "a defense attorney",
          "an attorney for the plaintiff",
          "a civil/criminal attorney"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawyer:",
        "examples": [
          "a defense attorney"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawyer:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr Temple is the attorney representing the plaintiffs.",
          "an attorney for sb Attorneys for both sides agreed to postpone the hearing.",
          "a defense/prosecuting attorney",
          "a civil/criminal attorney"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the legal right to act for someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "You may appoint an attorney to act on your behalf."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attract": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of people, things, places, etc.) to pull or draw someone or something towards them, by the qualities they have, especially good ones:",
        "examples": [
          "These flowers are brightly coloured in order to attract butterflies.",
          "The circus is attracting huge crowds/audiences.",
          "The government is trying to attract industry to the area (= to persuade people to place their industry there).",
          "Her ideas have attracted a lot of attention/criticism in the scientific community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are attracted by or to someone, you like them, often finding them sexually interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "He tends to be attracted to strong women.",
          "I like him, but I'm not physically/sexually attracted to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something attracts you, or you are attracted by it, you like it and find it interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "The idea of becoming a journalist attracted her.",
          "My parents were attracted by the school's curriculum, which puts equal emphasis on artistic, practical, and intellectual subjects.",
          "What attracted you to this role?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When something such as a magnet attracts something else, it pulls it towards it:",
        "examples": [
          "Magnets attract iron filings.",
          "Since light has no mass, Newton's equation predicts that it will not be attracted by gravity towards anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to come toward something else, or to cause a person or animal to become interested in someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "An open flame attracts moths.",
          "The tennis championship will attract a lot of tourists to the city.",
          "This movie is going to attract a lot of attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is attracted to someone else, he or she likes the other person or is interested in that person.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people want to visit a place or find out more about something:",
        "examples": [
          "attract visitors/audiences/fans The exhibition attracted over 10,000 visitors.",
          "attract interest/attention Fuel-cell technology has been around for 150 years, so why is it attracting attention now?",
          "attract sth from sb It was the biggest AIDS meeting ever, attracting 17,000 people from around the world.",
          "attract sb to sth They are trying to attract more holiday-makers to the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone want to buy or invest in something:",
        "examples": [
          "attract business/investment/funding They're trying to attract foreign investment in the region.",
          "attract sb to sth The high yen attracted investors to South Korean manufacturing shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to interest someone and make them want to do something such as join a company:",
        "examples": [
          "I was attracted by the opportunity to work abroad.",
          "attract sb to sth What attracted you to this job?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a product or investment attracts a particular charge, you have to pay that charge if you have the product or investment:",
        "examples": [
          "Payments by credit card attract a 2% handling charge.",
          "The loan attracts a low rate of interest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attracted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people, things, places, etc.) to pull or draw someone or something towards them, by the qualities they have, especially good ones:",
        "examples": [
          "These flowers are brightly coloured in order to attract butterflies.",
          "The circus is attracting huge crowds/audiences.",
          "The government is trying to attract industry to the area (= to persuade people to place their industry there).",
          "Her ideas have attracted a lot of attention/criticism in the scientific community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are attracted by or to someone, you like them, often finding them sexually interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "He tends to be attracted to strong women.",
          "I like him, but I'm not physically/sexually attracted to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something attracts you, or you are attracted by it, you like it and find it interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "The idea of becoming a journalist attracted her.",
          "My parents were attracted by the school's curriculum, which puts equal emphasis on artistic, practical, and intellectual subjects.",
          "What attracted you to this role?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When something such as a magnet attracts something else, it pulls it towards it:",
        "examples": [
          "Magnets attract iron filings.",
          "Since light has no mass, Newton's equation predicts that it will not be attracted by gravity towards anything."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attracting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people, things, places, etc.) to pull or draw someone or something towards them, by the qualities they have, especially good ones:",
        "examples": [
          "These flowers are brightly coloured in order to attract butterflies.",
          "The circus is attracting huge crowds/audiences.",
          "The government is trying to attract industry to the area (= to persuade people to place their industry there).",
          "Her ideas have attracted a lot of attention/criticism in the scientific community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are attracted by or to someone, you like them, often finding them sexually interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "He tends to be attracted to strong women.",
          "I like him, but I'm not physically/sexually attracted to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something attracts you, or you are attracted by it, you like it and find it interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "The idea of becoming a journalist attracted her.",
          "My parents were attracted by the school's curriculum, which puts equal emphasis on artistic, practical, and intellectual subjects.",
          "What attracted you to this role?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When something such as a magnet attracts something else, it pulls it towards it:",
        "examples": [
          "Magnets attract iron filings.",
          "Since light has no mass, Newton's equation predicts that it will not be attracted by gravity towards anything."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attraction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that makes people want to go to a place or do a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Life in Los Angeles has so many attractions - nightclubs, good restaurants, and so on.",
          "tourist attractions",
          "The opportunity to travel is one of the main attractions of this job.",
          "Skiing holds no attraction for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of liking someone, especially sexually, because of the way they look or behave:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt an immediate physical attraction to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a force by which things are pulled towards each other:",
        "examples": [
          "gravitational attraction"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality or force of someone or something that tends to pull others in or create interest in the person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The company’s excellent employee benefits package is a major attraction.",
          "[ U ] Sports hold little attraction for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An attraction is also something that makes people want to go to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Florida has numerous tourist attractions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Attraction is also the force of gravity (= force that makes objects fall toward earth), or the force of a magnet that pulls things toward it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that people come to see because they are interested in it:",
        "examples": [
          "The historic centre is one of the major visitor attractions of the city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attractions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that makes people want to go to a place or do a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Life in Los Angeles has so many attractions - nightclubs, good restaurants, and so on.",
          "tourist attractions",
          "The opportunity to travel is one of the main attractions of this job.",
          "Skiing holds no attraction for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of liking someone, especially sexually, because of the way they look or behave:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt an immediate physical attraction to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a force by which things are pulled towards each other:",
        "examples": [
          "gravitational attraction"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality or force of someone or something that tends to pull others in or create interest in the person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The company’s excellent employee benefits package is a major attraction.",
          "[ U ] Sports hold little attraction for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An attraction is also something that makes people want to go to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Florida has numerous tourist attractions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Attraction is also the force of gravity (= force that makes objects fall toward earth), or the force of a magnet that pulls things toward it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that people come to see because they are interested in it:",
        "examples": [
          "The historic centre is one of the major visitor attractions of the city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attractive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very pleasing in appearance or sound:",
        "examples": [
          "a very attractive young woman",
          "I find him very attractive (= he attracts me sexually).",
          "attractive countryside",
          "an attractive colour scheme"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing interest or pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "Spending twelve hours on a plane isn't a very attractive (= pleasant) prospect.",
          "an attractive offer (= an offer with benefits for me)",
          "We need to make the club attractive to a wider range of people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing interest or pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "They made me a very attractive job offer.",
          "They are an attractive family.",
          "One of the less attractive features of California is the threat of earthquakes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attracts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of people, things, places, etc.) to pull or draw someone or something towards them, by the qualities they have, especially good ones:",
        "examples": [
          "These flowers are brightly coloured in order to attract butterflies.",
          "The circus is attracting huge crowds/audiences.",
          "The government is trying to attract industry to the area (= to persuade people to place their industry there).",
          "Her ideas have attracted a lot of attention/criticism in the scientific community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are attracted by or to someone, you like them, often finding them sexually interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "He tends to be attracted to strong women.",
          "I like him, but I'm not physically/sexually attracted to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something attracts you, or you are attracted by it, you like it and find it interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "The idea of becoming a journalist attracted her.",
          "My parents were attracted by the school's curriculum, which puts equal emphasis on artistic, practical, and intellectual subjects.",
          "What attracted you to this role?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When something such as a magnet attracts something else, it pulls it towards it:",
        "examples": [
          "Magnets attract iron filings.",
          "Since light has no mass, Newton's equation predicts that it will not be attracted by gravity towards anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to come toward something else, or to cause a person or animal to become interested in someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "An open flame attracts moths.",
          "The tennis championship will attract a lot of tourists to the city.",
          "This movie is going to attract a lot of attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is attracted to someone else, he or she likes the other person or is interested in that person.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people want to visit a place or find out more about something:",
        "examples": [
          "attract visitors/audiences/fans The exhibition attracted over 10,000 visitors.",
          "attract interest/attention Fuel-cell technology has been around for 150 years, so why is it attracting attention now?",
          "attract sth from sb It was the biggest AIDS meeting ever, attracting 17,000 people from around the world.",
          "attract sb to sth They are trying to attract more holiday-makers to the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone want to buy or invest in something:",
        "examples": [
          "attract business/investment/funding They're trying to attract foreign investment in the region.",
          "attract sb to sth The high yen attracted investors to South Korean manufacturing shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to interest someone and make them want to do something such as join a company:",
        "examples": [
          "I was attracted by the opportunity to work abroad.",
          "attract sb to sth What attracted you to this job?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a product or investment attracts a particular charge, you have to pay that charge if you have the product or investment:",
        "examples": [
          "Payments by credit card attract a 2% handling charge.",
          "The loan attracts a low rate of interest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attribute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a quality or characteristic that someone or something has:",
        "examples": [
          "Organizational ability is an essential attribute for a good manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality or feature of a person or thing, esp. one that is an important part of its nature:",
        "examples": [
          "Self-confidence is a rare attribute in a 17-year-old.",
          "She has the physical attributes to become a championship swimmer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality or characteristic that someone or something has:",
        "examples": [
          "a key/essential attribute A key attribute of the new service will be flexibility.",
          "Organizational ability is an essential attribute for a good manager.",
          "What are the skills and personal attributes needed for success?",
          "a positive/negative attribute"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or think that something is the result of a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "attribute sth to sth Her success can be attributed to three main factors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that a particular person was the first person to say something, do something, invent something, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "attribute sth to sb This idea has long been attributed to Keynes, but in fact he was not the first to think of it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attributed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a quality or characteristic that someone or something has:",
        "examples": [
          "Organizational ability is an essential attribute for a good manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality or feature of a person or thing, esp. one that is an important part of its nature:",
        "examples": [
          "Self-confidence is a rare attribute in a 17-year-old.",
          "She has the physical attributes to become a championship swimmer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality or characteristic that someone or something has:",
        "examples": [
          "a key/essential attribute A key attribute of the new service will be flexibility.",
          "Organizational ability is an essential attribute for a good manager.",
          "What are the skills and personal attributes needed for success?",
          "a positive/negative attribute"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or think that something is the result of a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "attribute sth to sth Her success can be attributed to three main factors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that a particular person was the first person to say something, do something, invent something, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "attribute sth to sb This idea has long been attributed to Keynes, but in fact he was not the first to think of it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attributes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a quality or characteristic that someone or something has:",
        "examples": [
          "Organizational ability is an essential attribute for a good manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality or feature of a person or thing, esp. one that is an important part of its nature:",
        "examples": [
          "Self-confidence is a rare attribute in a 17-year-old.",
          "She has the physical attributes to become a championship swimmer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality or characteristic that someone or something has:",
        "examples": [
          "a key/essential attribute A key attribute of the new service will be flexibility.",
          "Organizational ability is an essential attribute for a good manager.",
          "What are the skills and personal attributes needed for success?",
          "a positive/negative attribute"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or think that something is the result of a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "attribute sth to sth Her success can be attributed to three main factors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that a particular person was the first person to say something, do something, invent something, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "attribute sth to sb This idea has long been attributed to Keynes, but in fact he was not the first to think of it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attrition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "gradually making something weaker and destroying it, especially the strength or confidence of an enemy by repeatedly attacking it:",
        "examples": [
          "Terrorist groups and the government have been engaged in a costly war of attrition since 2008."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the number of people who work for an organization that is achieved by not replacing those people who leave",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who leave an educational or training course before it has finished:",
        "examples": [
          "The high attrition rates on the degree programs are a cause for concern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gradual reduction in the number of people who work for an organization that is achieved by not replacing those who leave:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the job losses will come through attrition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the number of employees in a company made by not replacing those who leave, rather than forcing people to leave their jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "The majority of jobs will go through natural attrition.",
          "Staff attrition rates are high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the number of people who buy a product or service, for example because of its age, increased competition, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We aim to minimize the rate of customer attrition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "attuned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to understand or recognize something:",
        "examples": [
          "A good nurse has to be attuned to the needs of his or her patients.",
          "Politicians must be highly attuned to these dangers.",
          "Teenage slang is of interest to socially attuned linguists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to understand or recognize a particular sound:",
        "examples": [
          "A mother's ears are attuned to even the slightest variation in her baby's breathing.",
          "You will understand the accent better as your ears become more attuned."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "au": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "cooked with a covering of cheese or breadcrumbs mixed with butter:",
        "examples": [
          "potatoes au gratin"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "auburn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of hair) reddish-brown in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "auburn-haired",
          "She has a freckled complexion and auburn hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reddish-brown colour of hair:",
        "examples": [
          "Her hair is a gorgeous shade of auburn.",
          "My new hair colour is called dark auburn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) a red-brown color:",
        "examples": [
          "auburn hair",
          "[ U ] Browns in the picture were highlighted with auburn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "auction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a usually public sale of goods or property, where people make higher and higher bids (= offers of money) for each thing, until the thing is sold to the person who will pay most:",
        "examples": [
          "a furniture auction",
          "They're holding an auction of jewellery on Thursday.",
          "The painting will be sold at auction next week.",
          "The house and its contents are being put up for auction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell something in a public auction:",
        "examples": [
          "The stamps will be auctioned tomorrow.",
          "The family is auctioning (off) its art collection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually public sale of goods or property, where people make higher and higher bids (= offers of money) for each item, until there are no higher bids and it is sold for the most money offered:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an auction of early American furniture",
          "[ U ] bulls sold at auction"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the person who offers the most money:",
        "examples": [
          "sell sth at auction The painting was sold at auction for €12 million.",
          "hold an auction We held a charity auction in aid of the local hospital.",
          "be up/come up/go up/be put up for auction One of the prints recently came up for auction in the United States.",
          "an internet/online/public auction You can bid for it in an online auction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell something in a public auction:",
        "examples": [
          "The stamps will be auctioned tomorrow.",
          "The family is auctioning off its art collection."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "auctioned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell something in a public auction:",
        "examples": [
          "The stamps will be auctioned tomorrow.",
          "The family is auctioning (off) its art collection."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "auctioneer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person in charge of an auction who calls out the prices that people offer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in charge of an auction",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to be in charge of an auction and call out the amounts of money that people offer:",
        "examples": [
          "The auctioneer opened the bidding at £300."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "audacious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing a willingness to take risks or offend people:",
        "examples": [
          "He described the plan as ambitious and audacious.",
          "an audacious remark/suggestion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing an unusual willingness to take risks:",
        "examples": [
          "The car maker's audacious goal is to compete with the luxury cars of other manufacturers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "audacity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "courage or confidence of a kind that other people find shocking or rude:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It took a lot of audacity to stand up and criticize the chairman.",
          "disapproving He had the audacity to blame me for his mistake!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusually strong and esp. rude confidence in yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Our mayor has the audacity to claim credit for improvements he had nothing to do with."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "audible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be heard:",
        "examples": [
          "The lecturer spoke so quietly that he was scarcely audible at the back of the hall.",
          "She gave an audible sigh of relief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, an act of calling to the other players on your team to tell them that you are changing the play (= set of actions) that you had planned to use:",
        "examples": [
          "On several occasions he called an audible at the line of scrimmage.",
          "He knew that Denver was going to blitz and quickly called an audible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, to call out to the other players on your team to tell them that you are changing the play (= set of actions) that you had planned to use:",
        "examples": [
          "He coolly audibled out of the original play call.",
          "After looking at the defence, he audibled to a running play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loud enough to be heard:",
        "examples": [
          "Her voice was barely audible above the roar of the engines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "audibly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is able to be heard:",
        "examples": [
          "She sighed audibly.",
          "The audience audibly gasped when the actor fell."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "audience": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the group of people together in one place to watch or listen to a play, film, someone speaking, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She lectures to audiences all over the world.",
          "The secret to public speaking is to get the audience on your side.",
          "The audience was/were clearly delighted with the performance.",
          "The magic show had a lot of audience participation, with people shouting things to the performers and going up on stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the (number of) people watching or listening to a particular television or radio programme, reading a particular book, or visiting a particular website:",
        "examples": [
          "The television company has lost a large part of its audience since it changed its programming.",
          "Her latest book should appeal to a large audience (= many people will want to read it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal meeting that you have with an important person:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a private audience with the king."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people, considered as a group, who watch or listen to a performance, movie, public event, etc., either together in one place or separately:",
        "examples": [
          "a live/television audience",
          "The magazine is trying to reach a younger audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The audience of a work of literature is the type of people the writer intended to read it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An audience is also a formal meeting that you have with an important person:",
        "examples": [
          "an audience with the president"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who watch a particular television programme or film, read a particular book, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "to attract/reach/engage an audience The internet enables you to reach a global audience.",
          "target/address an audience Advertisers use these strategies to target specific audiences.",
          "a large/wide/mass audience The film will attract a wide audience.",
          "audience for sth The intended audience for the book are lawyers and students.",
          "Channel 9 has seen its audience share decline over the last 12 months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "audiences": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the group of people together in one place to watch or listen to a play, film, someone speaking, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She lectures to audiences all over the world.",
          "The secret to public speaking is to get the audience on your side.",
          "The audience was/were clearly delighted with the performance.",
          "The magic show had a lot of audience participation, with people shouting things to the performers and going up on stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the (number of) people watching or listening to a particular television or radio programme, reading a particular book, or visiting a particular website:",
        "examples": [
          "The television company has lost a large part of its audience since it changed its programming.",
          "Her latest book should appeal to a large audience (= many people will want to read it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal meeting that you have with an important person:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a private audience with the king."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people, considered as a group, who watch or listen to a performance, movie, public event, etc., either together in one place or separately:",
        "examples": [
          "a live/television audience",
          "The magazine is trying to reach a younger audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The audience of a work of literature is the type of people the writer intended to read it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An audience is also a formal meeting that you have with an important person:",
        "examples": [
          "an audience with the president"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who watch a particular television programme or film, read a particular book, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "to attract/reach/engage an audience The internet enables you to reach a global audience.",
          "target/address an audience Advertisers use these strategies to target specific audiences.",
          "a large/wide/mass audience The film will attract a wide audience.",
          "audience for sth The intended audience for the book are lawyers and students.",
          "Channel 9 has seen its audience share decline over the last 12 months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "audio": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with sound and the recording and broadcasting of sound:",
        "examples": [
          "an audiocassette",
          "audiotape",
          "an audio signal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sound recording, or recorded sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The audio revealed the candidate boasting about his illegal activities.",
          "Portable media players let you enjoy both video and audio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to hearing or sound:",
        "examples": [
          "audiotape"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or involving sound and the recording and broadcasting of sound:",
        "examples": [
          "We lost the audio portion of the TV broadcast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to hearing or sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The theatre regularly has audio-described performances for blind people.",
          "an audiotape"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "audit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an official examination of the accounts of a business and produce a report",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a class or educational course for pleasure or interest, without being tested or receiving a grade at the end:",
        "examples": [
          "As a senior citizen, he is allowed to audit university classes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official examination of the accounts of a business:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has an audit at the end of each financial year.",
          "conduct an audit We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.",
          "perform an audit You should have an independent accountant perform a full audit annually.",
          "internal audit An internal audit uncovered £11.5 million in payments to dead beneficiaries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a detailed examination of the quality of something:",
        "examples": [
          "They said they had learned of the existence of the landfill site during a routine environmental audit.",
          "conduct an audit The organization is conducting a thorough security audit of all operating nuclear plants.",
          "perform an audit The first thing businesses should do is to perform an accessibility audit — you could ask a disabled friend or colleague to visit your premises to see if full access is possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official examination of records:",
        "examples": [
          "The agency is subject to regular financial audits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go regularly to a class without being formally involved in it:",
        "examples": [
          "I audited some of her seminars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an examination of the accounts of a business, usually by experts from outside the business:",
        "examples": [
          "A full audit is performed each year by a district auditor.",
          "We conducted an audit of the accounts for the year 2009/10.",
          "Companies must issue a statutory audit report.",
          "an audit committee/firm/team Members of the audit committee must be independent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official examination of the quality or condition of something:",
        "examples": [
          "complete/conduct/do/undertake an audit We conduct an annual audit to ensure that we comply with standards.",
          "a performance/quality/skills audit Departments must carry out an internal quality audit.",
          "Managers should undertake an audit of staff performance.",
          "an independent audit of needs and facilities",
          "The whole process is subject to audit and inspection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an official examination of the accounts of a business and produce a report:",
        "examples": [
          "The accounts are audited annually.",
          "have sth audited They had the books audited by a qualified accountant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an official examination of the quality or condition of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our operations are regularly audited.",
          "be independently/externally audited Our quality system is independently audited by an approved certification body."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "audited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an official examination of the accounts of a business and produce a report",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a class or educational course for pleasure or interest, without being tested or receiving a grade at the end:",
        "examples": [
          "As a senior citizen, he is allowed to audit university classes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "auditing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an official examination of the accounts of a business and produce a report",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a class or educational course for pleasure or interest, without being tested or receiving a grade at the end:",
        "examples": [
          "As a senior citizen, he is allowed to audit university classes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "auditioned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a short performance in order to show that you are suitable for a part in a film, play, show, etc., or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm auditioning for the part of Lady Macbeth.",
          "We're auditioning local rock bands for the music festival."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "auditioning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a short performance in order to show that you are suitable for a part in a film, play, show, etc., or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm auditioning for the part of Lady Macbeth.",
          "We're auditioning local rock bands for the music festival."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "auditions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short performance that an actor, musician, dancer, etc. gives in order to show they are suitable for a particular play, film, show, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "His audition went well and he's fairly hopeful about getting the part.",
          "The director is holding auditions next week for the major parts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a short performance in order to show that you are suitable for a part in a film, play, show, etc., or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm auditioning for the part of Lady Macbeth.",
          "We're auditioning local rock bands for the music festival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short performance given by an actor, dancer, musician, or other performer that tests whether that person's skills are suitable for a particular event or group:",
        "examples": [
          "The boys’ choir held rigorous auditions before each new member was admitted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give, watch, or listen to a short performance that tests whether a performer’s skills are suitable for a particular event or group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] You’ll have to audition for the role.",
          "[ T ] They auditioned 125 dancers before choosing ten."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "auditor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to carry out an official examination of the accounts of a business and to produce a report:",
        "examples": [
          "The external auditors (= from outside the company) come in once a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person trained to make an official examination of financial records",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to examine the accounts of a business and to produce a report on them:",
        "examples": [
          "The accounts are audited once a year by an auditor.",
          "an external/internal/independent auditor The committee will appoint an independent auditor to examine the annual accounts.",
          "a registered/qualified auditor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "auditorium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a theatre, or similar building, where the people who are watching and listening sit:",
        "examples": [
          "No smoking in the auditorium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large public building where meetings, concerts, etc. are held",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large room with rows of seats and often a stage which is used for performances and for public events or meetings, or a building containing such a room:",
        "examples": [
          "a school/municipal auditorium"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a theatre, or similar building, where the audience sit:",
        "examples": [
          "The ten-thousand seat auditorium was filled to capacity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large public building such as a theatre:",
        "examples": [
          "The lecture will be held in the conference auditorium."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "auditors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to carry out an official examination of the accounts of a business and to produce a report:",
        "examples": [
          "The external auditors (= from outside the company) come in once a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person trained to make an official examination of financial records",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to examine the accounts of a business and to produce a report on them:",
        "examples": [
          "The accounts are audited once a year by an auditor.",
          "an external/internal/independent auditor The committee will appoint an independent auditor to examine the annual accounts.",
          "a registered/qualified auditor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "auditory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or about hearing:",
        "examples": [
          "It's an artificial device that stimulates the auditory areas of the brain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or involving hearing:",
        "examples": [
          "The stroke impaired her auditory function but not her vision."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aught": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "anything",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "august": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the eighth month of the year, after July and before September:",
        "examples": [
          "in August They usually go to their holiday home in August.",
          "We're going to Australia on 1 August.",
          "last August They got married last August."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having great importance and especially of the highest social class:",
        "examples": [
          "the society's august patron, the Duke of Norfolk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having great importance and respect in society:",
        "examples": [
          "We toured the august chambers of the Supreme Court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the eighth month of the year, after July and before September",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "augusta": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of the US state of Maine:",
        "examples": [
          "Only four municipalities in Maine have all full-time, professional firefighters: Lewiston, Portland, Bangor and Augusta.",
          "One of the other co-authors of the study was the chief archaeologist and curator of ethnology at the Maine State Museum in Augusta."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aunt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sister of someone's father or mother, or the wife of someone's uncle or aunt:",
        "examples": [
          "I have an aunt in Australia.",
          "This is my Aunt Camille.",
          "[ as form of address ] Do you want some tea, Aunt Alice?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sister of someone’s mother or father, or the wife of someone’s uncle:",
        "examples": [
          "We stopped off to visit my aunt and uncle in Boston."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "auntie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": [
          "My auntie and uncle are coming to visit.",
          "[ as form of address ] Thank you for the present, Auntie Louise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any female adult that you know who is older than you",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aunties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": [
          "My auntie and uncle are coming to visit.",
          "[ as form of address ] Thank you for the present, Auntie Louise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any female adult that you know who is older than you",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aunts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sister of someone's father or mother, or the wife of someone's uncle or aunt:",
        "examples": [
          "I have an aunt in Australia.",
          "This is my Aunt Camille.",
          "[ as form of address ] Do you want some tea, Aunt Alice?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sister of someone’s mother or father, or the wife of someone’s uncle:",
        "examples": [
          "We stopped off to visit my aunt and uncle in Boston."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aunty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sister of someone's father or mother, or the wife of someone's uncle or aunt:",
        "examples": [
          "I have an aunt in Australia.",
          "This is my Aunt Camille.",
          "[ as form of address ] Do you want some tea, Aunt Alice?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sister of someone’s mother or father, or the wife of someone’s uncle:",
        "examples": [
          "We stopped off to visit my aunt and uncle in Boston."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aura": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling or character that a person or place seems to have:",
        "examples": [
          "aura of The woods have an aura of mystery.",
          "There's an aura of sadness about him.",
          "She has that superstar aura, which is more than just beauty or charm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of coloured light that some people say they can see around people and animals, that they believe shows something about their character, mood, health, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Ever wondered what colour your aura is?",
          "Like humans, all creatures have an aura, and if it is powerful enough, other animals avoid contact.",
          "He charges £50 for a 10-minute aura reading."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "light or colour that can be seen surrounding something:",
        "examples": [
          "In her photographs, mostly white images with ghostly auras emerge from dark backgrounds.",
          "When the eclipse was at its height the sun was no more than a golden aura."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feature of a migraine (= a condition that can cause a type of severe pain in the head) or an attack of epilepsy (= a brain condition that causes someone to become unconscious for short periods) that involves problems with vision (= seeing), especially seeing lights that flash or move:",
        "examples": [
          "Around 15 per cent of migraine sufferers experience auras.",
          "Migraines may be preceded by aura.",
          "Aura is seen in about 25% of patients with migraines.",
          "An epileptic aura is a type of seizure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling or character that a person or place seems to have:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel had an aura of fading glamour about it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aurora": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a natural appearance of coloured light in the sky that is usually seen in the latitudes (= parts of earth) nearest the Arctic or Antarctic",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aussie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Australian, or an Australian person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "austin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of the US state of Texas:",
        "examples": [
          "Whole Foods has eliminated plastic bags in its Austin stores.",
          "He and Melanie met on a blind date at the University of Texas at Austin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "australia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large country in the southwest Pacific Ocean",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "australian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Australia:",
        "examples": [
          "Australian wine/weather/politics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Australia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "austria": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in central Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "austrian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Austria or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Austria",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "authentic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is authentic, it is real, true, or what people say it is:",
        "examples": [
          "an authentic 1920s dress",
          "authentic Italian food",
          "He was there and saw what happened, so his is the only authentic account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being what it is claimed to be; genuine:",
        "examples": [
          "an authentic Goya drawing",
          "How can we be sure the signature is authentic?",
          "Sylvia’s serves authentic soul food."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "authenticated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove that something is real, true, or what people say it is:",
        "examples": [
          "They used carbon dating tests to authenticate the claim that the skeleton was two million years old."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "authenticity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being real or true:",
        "examples": [
          "The poems are supposed to be by Sappho, but they are actually of doubtful authenticity.",
          "The authenticity of her story is beyond doubt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being real or true:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people now question the authenticity of his claims.",
          "ensure/guarantee sth's authenticity Digital signatures ensure the authenticity of your documents.",
          "check/verify sth's authenticity They showed the documents to several experts to verify their authenticity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "author": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the writer of a book, article, play, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the author of two books on French history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who begins or creates something:",
        "examples": [
          "She's the author of the company's recent success/of all our troubles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a book, article, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He has authored more than 30 books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create something:",
        "examples": [
          "The deal is being authored by a Greek diplomat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a writer of a book, article, etc., or a person whose main job is writing books:",
        "examples": [
          "a talented young author",
          "He is the author of seven books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the writer of a book, article, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a best-selling author.",
          "The author of the report said his findings were very worrying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who begins or creates something:",
        "examples": [
          "The authors of the proposal want it to be adopted immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a book, article, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She has authored a series of reports on the global energy crisis.",
          "The study was jointly authored by Smith and Wilks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create something or formally suggest it:",
        "examples": [
          "The Republican Congressman agreed to author the bill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "authorisation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "official permission for something to happen, or the act of giving someone official permission to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Medical records cannot be disclosed without authorization from the patient.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The authorization to sell the shares arrived too late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission for something to happen, or the action of giving someone official permission for something:",
        "examples": [
          "get/acquire/obtain authorization Human Resources must obtain specific authorization from the Executive Director before any candidate can be rehired or transferred.",
          "give/grant/provide authorization",
          "authorization to do sth Union members have an authorization to strike if a deal cannot be reached over the contract dispute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document that shows someone has permission to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Air tour companies will be required to get an authorization from the FAA to operate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "authorised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having official permission to do something or for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a restricted area, open to authorized personnel only.",
          "She is writing an authorized biography of the former president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "authorities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the group of people with official legal power to make decisions or make people obey the laws in a particular area, such as the police or a local government department:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to report these potholes to the authorities.",
          "If you have a motor accident, notify the authorities and call your insurance company.",
          "The authorities promised to investigate the source of the flooding.",
          "We are cooperating fully with the authorities on this matter.",
          "These shady business practices have not been challenged by the authorities here."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "authority": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the moral or legal right or ability to control:",
        "examples": [
          "The United Nations has used/exerted/exercised its authority to restore peace in the area.",
          "We need to get the support of someone in authority (= an important or high-ranking person).",
          "They've been acting illegally and without authority (= permission) from the council.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'll give my lawyers authority (= permission) to act on my behalf.",
          "He has no authority over (= ability to control) his students.",
          "She spoke with authority (= as if she was in control or had special knowledge)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people with official responsibility for a particular area of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "the health authority",
          "the local housing authority"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people with official legal power to make decisions or make people obey the laws in a particular area, such as the police or a local government department:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to report these potholes to the authorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expert on a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a world authority on 19th-century Irish history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power to control or demand obedience from others:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The police have no legal authority in these disputes.",
          "[ U ] We have to find someone in authority (= a position of power)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An authority is someone with official responsibility for a particular area of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] government/church authorities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The authorities are the police or other government officials:",
        "examples": [
          "No attacks were reported to the authorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An authority on a subject is an expert on it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an authority on immigration law"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official power to make decisions for other people or to tell them what they must do:",
        "examples": [
          "The Executive Committee can delegate authority to the Chairperson.",
          "He did not have enough authority within the company to make the decision.",
          "the authority to do sth The federal government has the authority to regulate phone service provided over the internet.",
          "authority over sb The accrediting board is the legal body with authority over the institution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission or the legal right to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "grant/give sb authority to do sth Under the new plan, counties would be given the authority to raise sales tax levels.",
          "the authority to do sth The company had the owner's authority to contract on his behalf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official organization, often created by the government, which is responsible for managing a particular duty or service:",
        "examples": [
          "the authorities All staff who work at the school must be registered and checked by the authorities.",
          "the housing/transit/tax authority The city's housing authority provides assisted housing for more than 130,000 residents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to influence other people and make them respect you, especially because you are confident or have a lot of knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "When answering questions at a job interview, be sure to speak clearly and with authority.",
          "As a manager he lacks authority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is an expert on a particular subject, and whose opinions influence other people:",
        "examples": [
          "an authority on sth Today's speaker is one of the nation's leading authorities on fund-raising for non-profit groups."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "authorization": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "official permission for something to happen, or the act of giving someone official permission to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Medical records cannot be disclosed without authorization from the patient.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The authorization to sell the shares arrived too late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission for something to happen, or the action of giving someone official permission for something:",
        "examples": [
          "get/acquire/obtain authorization Human Resources must obtain specific authorization from the Executive Director before any candidate can be rehired or transferred.",
          "give/grant/provide authorization",
          "authorization to do sth Union members have an authorization to strike if a deal cannot be reached over the contract dispute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document that shows someone has permission to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Air tour companies will be required to get an authorization from the FAA to operate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "authorize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give official permission for something to happen, or to give someone official permission to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Who authorized this expenditure?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I authorized my bank to pay her £3,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give official permission for something to happen, or to give someone official permission to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The board authorized a new contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give official permission for something to happen, or to give someone official permission to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Board of Directors has authorized a share buy-back program for up to 60 million shares of the company.",
          "authorize sb to do sth Their technologies division has been authorised to sell, support, and train customers on the new mobile system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "authorized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having official permission to do something or for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a restricted area, open to authorized personnel only.",
          "She is writing an authorized biography of the former president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "authors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the writer of a book, article, play, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the author of two books on French history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who begins or creates something:",
        "examples": [
          "She's the author of the company's recent success/of all our troubles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a book, article, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He has authored more than 30 books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create something:",
        "examples": [
          "The deal is being authored by a Greek diplomat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a writer of a book, article, etc., or a person whose main job is writing books:",
        "examples": [
          "a talented young author",
          "He is the author of seven books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the writer of a book, article, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a best-selling author.",
          "The author of the report said his findings were very worrying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who begins or creates something:",
        "examples": [
          "The authors of the proposal want it to be adopted immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a book, article, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She has authored a series of reports on the global energy crisis.",
          "The study was jointly authored by Smith and Wilks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create something or formally suggest it:",
        "examples": [
          "The Republican Congressman agreed to author the bill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "autism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brain condition that affects the development of social and communication skills in ways that can be severe or slight, and that can make someone's behaviour and interests different from people without the condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Her son was diagnosed with autism at the age of three.",
          "Autism is not a medical condition with a \"cure\", but autistic people may need help with certain things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brain condition that affects the development of social and communication skills in ways that can be severe or slight, and that can make someone's behavior and interests different from people without the condition",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "autistic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "affected by or relating to the condition of autism, which affects the development of social and communication skills and can affect behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "One child in 5,000 is autistic.",
          "The story is told from the viewpoint of an autistic child.",
          "She was diagnosed as autistic at 18 months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "auto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a car:",
        "examples": [
          "The town is dominated by its large auto assembly plant.",
          "the auto industry/market/business",
          "auto insurance/mechanics/engineers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or by yourself, or operating independently and without needing help:",
        "examples": [
          "an autofocus camera",
          "an auto-immune disease"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofautomobile:",
        "examples": [
          "auto makers/manufacturers",
          "the auto industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or by yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "Auto-regulation does not seem to be working for the industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening automatically or operating without the help of any person:",
        "examples": [
          "The aircraft is fitted with an auto-recovery system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to cars and other motor vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "the auto market/industry/business",
          "auto insurance/loan/financing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car:",
        "examples": [
          "Most dealerships sell both new and used autos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shares in companies that make cars:",
        "examples": [
          "Insurance shares recovered, while a softer euro boosted autos."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "autobahn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a motorway in German-speaking countries",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "autobiography": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book about a person's life, written by that person:",
        "examples": [
          "Tony Blair's autobiography was a bestseller."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of literature relating to such books:",
        "examples": [
          "His life story is recounted in two fascinating volumes of autobiography."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the story of a person’s life as written by that person, or the area of literature relating to books that describe such stories:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The book was a mixture of family history and autobiography."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "autocratic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "demanding that people obey completely, without asking or caring about anyone else's opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "an autocratic ruler/regime",
          "an autocratic style of government/leadership/management",
          "The president resigned after 30 years of autocratic rule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "controlled by one leader who has total power, and who does not allow anyone else to make decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "autocratic leadership/management/company An autocratic management style often results in high staff turnover and low employee morale.",
          "an autocratic regime/government/leader"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "autograph": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a signature (= your name written by yourself), especially of a famous person:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you get his autograph?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write your signature (= your name written by yourself) on something for someone else to keep:",
        "examples": [
          "I got her to autograph my T-shirt.",
          "She gave me an autographed photograph of herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a signature, esp. of a famous person:",
        "examples": [
          "He thought I was a famous actor and asked for my autograph."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write your signature on something, often for someone else to keep",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "autographs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a signature (= your name written by yourself), especially of a famous person:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you get his autograph?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write your signature (= your name written by yourself) on something for someone else to keep:",
        "examples": [
          "I got her to autograph my T-shirt.",
          "She gave me an autographed photograph of herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a signature, esp. of a famous person:",
        "examples": [
          "He thought I was a famous actor and asked for my autograph."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write your signature on something, often for someone else to keep",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "autoimmune": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a condition in which someone's antibodies attack substances that are naturally found in the body:",
        "examples": [
          "One type of diabetes is an autoimmune disease/disorder that may be triggered by a virus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "automated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "carried out by machines or computers without needing human control:",
        "examples": [
          "a fully automated system",
          "Most lighthouses are now fully automated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made to operate by machines or computers in order to reduce the work done by humans:",
        "examples": [
          "an automated system",
          "automated equipment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "automatic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An automatic machine or device is able to operate independently of human control:",
        "examples": [
          "automatic doors",
          "automatic focus on a camera"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An automatic gun is able to keep loading (= adding bullets) and shooting continuously for as long as the trigger is pressed:",
        "examples": [
          "The state banned the sale of automatic weapons.",
          "an automatic rifle",
          "The weapon is capable of firing in either an automatic or a semiautomatic mode.",
          "a burst of automatic fire"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An automatic vehicle or gearbox is one in which the driver does not have to change the gears:",
        "examples": [
          "I was thinking of buying an automatic car because my wife has arthritis.",
          "automatic transmission Both 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmissions are available.",
          "automatic gearbox For the UK, it will have a four-speed automatic gearbox only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done without thinking about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Over time, driving just becomes automatic.",
          "My automatic response was to pull my hand away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain to happen as part of the normal process or system:",
        "examples": [
          "Citizenship is automatic for children born in this country.",
          "You get an automatic promotion after two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle in which you do not have to change the gears:",
        "examples": [
          "Kate drives an automatic.",
          "In the US, most cars are automatics, while in the UK they are still mostly manual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gun that is able to keep loading (= adding bullets) and shooting continuously for as long as the trigger is pressed:",
        "examples": [
          "The gunman opened fire with an automatic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to operate independently of human control:",
        "examples": [
          "The car has a five-speed automatic transmission."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an action) done without thinking about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Soon enough, taking her pill every morning became automatic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening according to rules that are certain to be followed, and therefore not needing a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "Citizenship is automatic for children born in the US.",
          "People on Social Security get automatic cost-of-living increases each year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an automatic machine, process, or system is able to operate, complete a task, or move by itself without being controlled by a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Tick the 'automatic update' box and the date and time will be updated for you.",
          "automatic sliding doors",
          "automatic payment/transfer/withdrawal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening as a usual result, without the need for extra permission, approval, proof, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "EU nationals have the automatic right to apply for jobs in other countries within the European Union."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "automatically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a machine or device does something automatically, it does it independently, without human control:",
        "examples": [
          "The camera adjusts the shutter speed automatically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something automatically, you do it without thinking about it:",
        "examples": [
          "I automatically put my hand out to catch it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something happens automatically, it happens as part of the normal process or system:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees who steal are dismissed automatically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without human control; independently:",
        "examples": [
          "The camera focuses automatically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "according to rules or schedules that are certain to be followed:",
        "examples": [
          "You get a pay increase automatically after six months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done by a machine, system, or process that is designed to complete a task without a person having to control it:",
        "examples": [
          "Paychecks are automatically deposited into your account on the 26th of each month.",
          "The program automatically downloads and installs new updates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or reacting without the need to consider or do anything extra:",
        "examples": [
          "Any employee who is found guilty of sexual harassment will be automatically discharged.",
          "Once you have used the system for a while you will find you save your work automatically, without thinking about it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "automatics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An automatic machine or device is able to operate independently of human control:",
        "examples": [
          "automatic doors",
          "automatic focus on a camera"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An automatic gun is able to keep loading (= adding bullets) and shooting continuously for as long as the trigger is pressed:",
        "examples": [
          "The state banned the sale of automatic weapons.",
          "an automatic rifle",
          "The weapon is capable of firing in either an automatic or a semiautomatic mode.",
          "a burst of automatic fire"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An automatic vehicle or gearbox is one in which the driver does not have to change the gears:",
        "examples": [
          "I was thinking of buying an automatic car because my wife has arthritis.",
          "automatic transmission Both 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmissions are available.",
          "automatic gearbox For the UK, it will have a four-speed automatic gearbox only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done without thinking about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Over time, driving just becomes automatic.",
          "My automatic response was to pull my hand away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain to happen as part of the normal process or system:",
        "examples": [
          "Citizenship is automatic for children born in this country.",
          "You get an automatic promotion after two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle in which you do not have to change the gears:",
        "examples": [
          "Kate drives an automatic.",
          "In the US, most cars are automatics, while in the UK they are still mostly manual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gun that is able to keep loading (= adding bullets) and shooting continuously for as long as the trigger is pressed:",
        "examples": [
          "The gunman opened fire with an automatic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to operate independently of human control:",
        "examples": [
          "The car has a five-speed automatic transmission."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an action) done without thinking about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Soon enough, taking her pill every morning became automatic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening according to rules that are certain to be followed, and therefore not needing a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "Citizenship is automatic for children born in the US.",
          "People on Social Security get automatic cost-of-living increases each year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an automatic machine, process, or system is able to operate, complete a task, or move by itself without being controlled by a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Tick the 'automatic update' box and the date and time will be updated for you.",
          "automatic sliding doors",
          "automatic payment/transfer/withdrawal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening as a usual result, without the need for extra permission, approval, proof, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "EU nationals have the automatic right to apply for jobs in other countries within the European Union."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "automation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the use of machines and computers that can operate without needing human control:",
        "examples": [
          "office/factory automation",
          "Automation and robotics have decreased the need for a large, highly skilled work force."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of machines that operate automatically:",
        "examples": [
          "factory automation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of machines or computers instead of people to do a job, especially in a factory or office:",
        "examples": [
          "Advances in factory automation and related technologies have allowed companies to raise output without increasing costs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "automobile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a car:",
        "examples": [
          "the automobile industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car:",
        "examples": [
          "the automobile industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car:",
        "examples": [
          "Foreign sales of automobiles, parts, and engines amounted to $5.9 billion.",
          "automobile workers/manufacturers/dealers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "automobiles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a car:",
        "examples": [
          "the automobile industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car:",
        "examples": [
          "the automobile industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car:",
        "examples": [
          "Foreign sales of automobiles, parts, and engines amounted to $5.9 billion.",
          "automobile workers/manufacturers/dealers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "automotive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to road vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "the automotive industry",
          "automotive manufacturing/engineers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to road vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "automotive equipment/fuels/supplies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to cars or the business of making, selling, or repairing cars:",
        "examples": [
          "automotive industry/business/sector Strong, lightweight materials are being developed to improve fuel efficiency in the aerospace and automotive industries.",
          "an automotive technician/mechanic/engineer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "autonomous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "independent and having the power to make your own decisions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an autonomous organization, country, or region is independent and has the freedom to govern itself:",
        "examples": [
          "an autonomous region/province/republic/council"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an autonomous machine or system is able to operate without being controlled directly by humans:",
        "examples": [
          "an autonomous vehicle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "independent and having the power to make decisions for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's divisions, which have been largely autonomous up to now, will be centralized under the newly appointed CEO.",
          "The country now has 17 autonomous regions, each with a distinct culture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "autonomy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the right of an organization, country, or region to be independent and govern itself:",
        "examples": [
          "Demonstrators demanded immediate autonomy for their region.",
          "The universities want to preserve their autonomy from central government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to make your own decisions without being controlled by anyone else",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right of a group of people to govern itself or to organize its own activities:",
        "examples": [
          "District officials had rebuffed a proposal to grant greater autonomy to local schools."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "autopilot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that keeps aircraft, spacecraft, and ships moving in a particular direction without human involvement:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane was on autopilot when it crashed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equipment on an aircraft or ship to make it continue to travel in the correct direction by itself without needing a person to control it:",
        "examples": [
          "To shut off the autopilot and free other controls, the pilot must enter the commands into the onboard computers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening automatically or doing something automatically, without having to think about what you are doing:",
        "examples": [
          "When your marketing is effective and running on autopilot, you can spend more time on the tasks you like to do."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "autopsy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the cutting open and examination of a dead body in order to discover the cause of death:",
        "examples": [
          "They carried out/performed an autopsy.",
          "The body arrived for autopsy at the Dallas hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of cutting open and examining a dead body in order to discover the cause of death:",
        "examples": [
          "Police said they were awaiting the results of an autopsy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "autumn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the season of the year between summer and winter, lasting from September to November north of the equator and from March to May south of the equator, when fruits and crops become ready to eat and are picked, and leaves fall:",
        "examples": [
          "We like to travel in (the) autumn when there are fewer tourists.",
          "Last autumn we went to Germany.",
          "It's been a very mild autumn.",
          "autumn colours/leaves",
          "an autumn day/evening"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the season of the year between summer and winter, lasting from September to December north of the equator and from March to June south of the equator; fall",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "auxiliary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "giving help or support, especially to a more important person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "auxiliary staff/nurses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to give help or support to other workers:",
        "examples": [
          "semi-skilled auxiliaries"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier of one country who fights for another country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a verb that gives grammatical information not given by the main verb of a sentence:",
        "examples": [
          "In the sentence \"she has finished her book\", \"has\" is an auxiliary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving help or support, esp. to a more important person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The hospital has an auxiliary power supply in case of a power failure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in addition to the main team, organization, system, etc. in order to give extra help and support:",
        "examples": [
          "auxiliary staff/police/nurses About 4800 unarmed auxiliary police officers work on a volunteer basis with the New York Police Department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an employee, volunteer (= someone who works without pay), or organization whose job is to give extra help or support:",
        "examples": [
          "hospital auxiliaries"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "av": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Our teacher sent us to the AV room for a projector."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for audiovisual",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Av. spend including wine = £30 per head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for avenue: used in street names:",
        "examples": [
          "Cork House, Langley Av., Surbiton, Surrey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "AV equipment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "free AV software"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "avail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "use, purpose, advantage, or profit:",
        "examples": [
          "We tried to persuade her not to resign, but to no avail (= did not succeed).",
          "My attempts to improve the situation were of little/no avail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help or be useful to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our efforts availed us nothing (= did not help)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make use of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Over a thousand learners have already availed the opportunity to study at our college.",
          "To avail this offer, please click here."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "availability": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something can be bought, used, or reached, or how much it can be:",
        "examples": [
          "They suggested that the ready availability of junk food has encouraged poor eating habits.",
          "There is limited ticket availability, so book early to avoid disappointment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of someone being free to speak on the phone, work, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I shall check the availability of my staff for that date."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact or possibility that you can buy, get, or have something:",
        "examples": [
          "availability of sth Many companies choose to produce abroad because of the low labour costs and the availability of skilled labour.",
          "limited/widespread/growing availability Prices were driven up due to the limited availability of key raw materials.",
          "lack of availability Customers complained about the increased insurance premiums and the lack of availability of quality coverage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that you have time free for doing something, or the amount of time that you have:",
        "examples": [
          "sb's availability We could meet next week - what's your availability?",
          "availability for sth Union workers were asked about their attitudes toward a strike and their availability for picket-line duty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "available": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be bought or used:",
        "examples": [
          "Is this dress available in a larger size?",
          "Our autumn catalogue is now available from our usual stockists.",
          "There's no money available for an office party this year.",
          "It is vital that food is made available to the famine areas.",
          "Do you have any double rooms available this weekend?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is available, they are not busy and therefore able to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'm afraid I'm not available to help with the show on the 19th.",
          "Every available officer will be assigned to the investigation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be obtained, used, or reached:",
        "examples": [
          "Her new book is available in bookstores all across America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is available, you are able to buy it, own it, or have it:",
        "examples": [
          "Business class is sold out, but there are still a few seats available in first class.",
          "We will let you know about any available jobs at the branch.",
          "Portfolio samples and references are available on request.",
          "make sth available The government made available additional funding for clean energy research.",
          "be/become available for sth The new release will become available for purchase in April of next year.",
          "be/become available to sb Access to this website is only available to registered users."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone is available, they have enough time to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m sorry, he’s not available right now. Would you like to leave him a message?",
          "available for sth Are you available Thursday morning for a conference call?",
          "available to do sth I'm busy all this week but I'd be available to meet with you next Monday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "avalanche": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "too many things that arrive or happen at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "We were swamped by an avalanche of letters/phone calls/complaints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of ice, snow, dirt, or rock falling suddenly and quickly down the side of a mountain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. An avalanche is also the sudden arrival of too many things:",
        "examples": [
          "We received an avalanche of complaints."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "avarice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely strong wish to get or keep money or possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "Her business empire brought her wealth beyond the dreams of avarice (= an extremely large amount of money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely strong desire to obtain or keep wealth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "avatar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an image that represents you in online games, chat rooms, etc. and that you can move around the screen:",
        "examples": [
          "You can talk to other avatars with your words displayed in a cartoon bubble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially in Hinduism, a god who appears on earth as a person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a character or creature that you create to represent yourself in a computer game, on the internet, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The game creates a virtual world where people interact and participate in activities through their avatars."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "avatars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an image that represents you in online games, chat rooms, etc. and that you can move around the screen:",
        "examples": [
          "You can talk to other avatars with your words displayed in a cartoon bubble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially in Hinduism, a god who appears on earth as a person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a character or creature that you create to represent yourself in a computer game, on the internet, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The game creates a virtual world where people interact and participate in activities through their avatars."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "avenge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do harm to or punish the person responsible for something bad done to you or your family or friends in order to achieve a fair situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He swore he would avenge his brother's death.",
          "She determined to avenge herself on the killer.",
          "At the end of the film, the murderer is killed by his victim's avenging girlfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get satisfaction by harming or punishing the person responsible for something bad done to you or your family or friends:",
        "examples": [
          "In the second half of the movie, they team up to avenge the wrongs done to them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "avenged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do harm to or punish the person responsible for something bad done to you or your family or friends in order to achieve a fair situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He swore he would avenge his brother's death.",
          "She determined to avenge herself on the killer.",
          "At the end of the film, the murderer is killed by his victim's avenging girlfriend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "avenger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who does harm to or punishes someone who has done something bad, especially to the person’s family and friends:",
        "examples": [
          "Russell Crowe stars as a grief-stricken avenger on the trail of his family's killers.",
          "He went from being her little brother to his sister’s bold avenger after her death.",
          "They're both avengers of perceived injustices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "avengers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who does harm to or punishes someone who has done something bad, especially to the person’s family and friends:",
        "examples": [
          "Russell Crowe stars as a grief-stricken avenger on the trail of his family's killers.",
          "He went from being her little brother to his sister’s bold avenger after her death.",
          "They're both avengers of perceived injustices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "avenging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do harm to or punish the person responsible for something bad done to you or your family or friends in order to achieve a fair situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He swore he would avenge his brother's death.",
          "She determined to avenge herself on the killer.",
          "At the end of the film, the murderer is killed by his victim's avenging girlfriend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "avenue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wide road with trees or tall buildings on both sides, or a wide country path or road with trees on both sides:",
        "examples": [
          "Fremont Avenue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a road that leads to a large house",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method or way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "We should explore/pursue every avenue in the search for an answer to this problem.",
          "Only two avenues are open to us - either we accept his offer or we give up the fight completely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a street, often a wide one, in a city or town:",
        "examples": [
          "Michigan Avenue in Chicago is famous for its elegant stores."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method or way of doing something; a possibility:",
        "examples": [
          "China and the United States are exploring avenues of military cooperation.",
          "Only two avenues are open to us – accept his offer or file a lawsuit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "avenues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wide road with trees or tall buildings on both sides, or a wide country path or road with trees on both sides:",
        "examples": [
          "Fremont Avenue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a road that leads to a large house",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method or way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "We should explore/pursue every avenue in the search for an answer to this problem.",
          "Only two avenues are open to us - either we accept his offer or we give up the fight completely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a street, often a wide one, in a city or town:",
        "examples": [
          "Michigan Avenue in Chicago is famous for its elegant stores."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method or way of doing something; a possibility:",
        "examples": [
          "China and the United States are exploring avenues of military cooperation.",
          "Only two avenues are open to us – accept his offer or file a lawsuit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "average": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The average of the three numbers 7, 12, and 20 is 13, because the total of 7, 12, and 20 is 39, and 39 divided by 3 is 13.",
          "average of Prices have risen by an average of four percent over the past year.",
          "on average My income's rather variable, but I earn £175 a day on average."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, the average number of runs scored by a batter in each innings, or the average number of runs scored from a bowler for each time they end a batter's turn to hit the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "With two centuries in the season, she had the best average of all the players on the team.",
          "The spinner has a relatively high average but took a lot of wickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a number that shows how good a player is at hitting the ball, that is calculated by dividing the number of times the player hit the ball by the number of times they have been at bat:",
        "examples": [
          "He has raised his average and home run totals every year.",
          "With an average of .280, he's one of the most reliable hitters on the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a standard or level that is considered to be typical or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience figures were lower than average for this sort of film.",
          "the average In western Europe, a seven to eight-hour working day is about the average.",
          "on average On average, people who don't smoke are healthier than people who do.",
          "below average The quality of candidates was well below average.",
          "above average The quality of the wedding cake was well above average.",
          "an average of I expect to spend an average of $50 to $60 on a meal in a restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach a particular amount as an average:",
        "examples": [
          "Enquiries to our office average 1,000 calls a month.",
          "Many doctors average (= work an average of) 70 hours a week.",
          "Trainee accountants average (= earn an average of) £32,000 per year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An average number is the number you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "average earnings average earnings",
          "average income average income",
          "average rainfall average rainfall",
          "average age The average age of the US soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War was 19."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "typical and usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The average person on the street is a lot better off than they were 40 years ago.",
          "a student of average ability",
          "The food was fairly average (= not excellent, although not bad)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a standard or level that is considered to be typical or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The quality of her work is well above average."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result obtained by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts, or by another total:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m 35 and my brothers are 32 and 26, so the average of our ages is 31.",
          "In his third season on the team, he raised his batting average to .270.",
          "Interest rates rose on average to 10.05% in January."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result that you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing this total by the number of amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "daily/monthly/quarterly average Trading was 297 million shares, down from the three-month daily average of 313 million shares.",
          "The state's unemployment rate remained well below the national average of 5.7 percent.",
          "an average of Its economy has grown at an annual average of 3.6% for the past seven years.",
          "Regulators are careful to stress that the performance figures are only averages - some companies performed better."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level or standard that is considered to be typical for a particular place, group of people, type of business, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "above/below (the) average Our companies' profitability is above the sector average.",
          "Most of these businesses match industry averages in job creation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an average that is based on a particular group of companies' shares, which is used to represent changes in the stock market or to show which types of businesses are getting the most investors:",
        "examples": [
          "the industrial average"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "typically or usually:",
        "examples": [
          "On average, only about half of the consumers who qualify for a rebate actually collect it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an amount that you get by adding two or more amounts together and then dividing by the number of amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "average price/cost/value Price rises were strong in Wales, where the average cost of a property jumped by 31.8%.",
          "average age/speed/rate The average age of the 'Times' reader is fairly low at 42."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "typical and usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The cost of health insurance has risen above the means of the average worker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not bad, but not excellent either:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite high expectations, sales levels last quarter were only average."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to equal a particular rate or amount as an average:",
        "examples": [
          "Traffic on its free website averages about 10,000 visitors a month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate the average amount of something by adding all the amounts together and then dividing this by the number of amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Each quarter, the magazine polls a group of forecasters and averages their predictions for economic growth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "averages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The average of the three numbers 7, 12, and 20 is 13, because the total of 7, 12, and 20 is 39, and 39 divided by 3 is 13.",
          "average of Prices have risen by an average of four percent over the past year.",
          "on average My income's rather variable, but I earn £175 a day on average."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, the average number of runs scored by a batter in each innings, or the average number of runs scored from a bowler for each time they end a batter's turn to hit the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "With two centuries in the season, she had the best average of all the players on the team.",
          "The spinner has a relatively high average but took a lot of wickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a number that shows how good a player is at hitting the ball, that is calculated by dividing the number of times the player hit the ball by the number of times they have been at bat:",
        "examples": [
          "He has raised his average and home run totals every year.",
          "With an average of .280, he's one of the most reliable hitters on the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a standard or level that is considered to be typical or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience figures were lower than average for this sort of film.",
          "the average In western Europe, a seven to eight-hour working day is about the average.",
          "on average On average, people who don't smoke are healthier than people who do.",
          "below average The quality of candidates was well below average.",
          "above average The quality of the wedding cake was well above average.",
          "an average of I expect to spend an average of $50 to $60 on a meal in a restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach a particular amount as an average:",
        "examples": [
          "Enquiries to our office average 1,000 calls a month.",
          "Many doctors average (= work an average of) 70 hours a week.",
          "Trainee accountants average (= earn an average of) £32,000 per year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An average number is the number you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "average earnings average earnings",
          "average income average income",
          "average rainfall average rainfall",
          "average age The average age of the US soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War was 19."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "typical and usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The average person on the street is a lot better off than they were 40 years ago.",
          "a student of average ability",
          "The food was fairly average (= not excellent, although not bad)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a standard or level that is considered to be typical or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The quality of her work is well above average."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result obtained by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts, or by another total:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m 35 and my brothers are 32 and 26, so the average of our ages is 31.",
          "In his third season on the team, he raised his batting average to .270.",
          "Interest rates rose on average to 10.05% in January."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result that you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing this total by the number of amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "daily/monthly/quarterly average Trading was 297 million shares, down from the three-month daily average of 313 million shares.",
          "The state's unemployment rate remained well below the national average of 5.7 percent.",
          "an average of Its economy has grown at an annual average of 3.6% for the past seven years.",
          "Regulators are careful to stress that the performance figures are only averages - some companies performed better."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level or standard that is considered to be typical for a particular place, group of people, type of business, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "above/below (the) average Our companies' profitability is above the sector average.",
          "Most of these businesses match industry averages in job creation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an average that is based on a particular group of companies' shares, which is used to represent changes in the stock market or to show which types of businesses are getting the most investors:",
        "examples": [
          "the industrial average"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "typically or usually:",
        "examples": [
          "On average, only about half of the consumers who qualify for a rebate actually collect it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an amount that you get by adding two or more amounts together and then dividing by the number of amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "average price/cost/value Price rises were strong in Wales, where the average cost of a property jumped by 31.8%.",
          "average age/speed/rate The average age of the 'Times' reader is fairly low at 42."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "typical and usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The cost of health insurance has risen above the means of the average worker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not bad, but not excellent either:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite high expectations, sales levels last quarter were only average."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to equal a particular rate or amount as an average:",
        "examples": [
          "Traffic on its free website averages about 10,000 visitors a month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate the average amount of something by adding all the amounts together and then dividing this by the number of amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Each quarter, the magazine polls a group of forecasters and averages their predictions for economic growth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "averaging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of investing the same amount of money regularly in different shares, bonds, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Averaging will reduce your exposure to the changing levels of the stock market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aversion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a person or thing that causes) a feeling of strong dislike or of not wishing to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt an instant aversion to his parents.",
          "She has a deep aversion to getting up in the morning.",
          "Greed is my pet aversion (= the thing I dislike most of all)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of strong dislike or unwillingness to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt an instant aversion to his parents.",
          "She has a deep aversion to getting up early."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "avert": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something bad from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "to avert a crisis/conflict/strike/famine",
          "to avert disaster/economic collapse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn away your eyes or thoughts:",
        "examples": [
          "I averted my gaze/eyes while he dressed.",
          "We tried to avert our thoughts from our massive financial problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something bad from happening; avoid:",
        "examples": [
          "The last-minute agreement averted renewed fighting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn away your eyes or thoughts:",
        "examples": [
          "The shy man was standing before me, his eyes averted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something bad from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "avert a crisis/disaster He argued that the way to avert an economic crisis is for individuals to follow their usual spending habits.",
          "avert industrial action/a strike By law, the president may appoint a board to avert a strike that could result in widespread interruption of U.S. rail service."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "averted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something bad from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "to avert a crisis/conflict/strike/famine",
          "to avert disaster/economic collapse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn away your eyes or thoughts:",
        "examples": [
          "I averted my gaze/eyes while he dressed.",
          "We tried to avert our thoughts from our massive financial problems."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "avian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to birds",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aviation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of flying aircraft, or of designing, producing, and keeping them in good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "the British Civil Aviation Authority",
          "the US Federal Aviation Administration",
          "aviation fuel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of flying aircraft, or of designing, producing, and maintaining them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business of designing and manufacturing aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "Aviation experts expect authorities to start discussions for $2 billion-worth of business.",
          "the aviation industry/sector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of transporting people and goods by aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "aviation safety/security The FAA oversees aviation safety."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aviators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a style of sunglasses with thin metal frames and large lenses (= pieces of glass or plastic), usually wider on the outside edges and narrower next to the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "He wore a leather jacket and dark aviator glasses.",
          "Everyone should own a classic pair of aviator shades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style of glasses with thin metal frames and large lenses (= pieces of glass or plastic), usually wider on the outside edges and narrower next to the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a new pair of aviator glasses.",
          "Choose curved frames to soften a square face, or aviators to balance out a strong jaw."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "avid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely eager or interested:",
        "examples": [
          "an avid football fan",
          "an avid supporter of the arts",
          "He took an avid interest in the project.",
          "formal She hadn't seen him for six months and was avid for news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely eager or interested:",
        "examples": [
          "Knowles is an avid runner and cross-country skier."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "avocado": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tropical fruit with thick, dark green or purple skin, a large, round seed, and soft, pale green flesh that can be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "Half an avocado contains about 160 calories.",
          "Guacamole is a dip, spread or salad made with mashed avocado."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale green colour like the flesh of an avocado:",
        "examples": [
          "The walls are painted a pale avocado.",
          "I tried the linen trousers in a shade of avocado green."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a pale green colour like the flesh of an avocado:",
        "examples": [
          "The Brussels sprouts turn bright green and then start to fade to a more avocado colour.",
          "The appliances were all avocado green."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fruit with thick green or black skin, a large round seed at the center, and oily green or yellow flesh, which is often eaten as a vegetable in salads",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "avocados": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tropical fruit with thick, dark green or purple skin, a large, round seed, and soft, pale green flesh that can be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "Half an avocado contains about 160 calories.",
          "Guacamole is a dip, spread or salad made with mashed avocado."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale green colour like the flesh of an avocado:",
        "examples": [
          "The walls are painted a pale avocado.",
          "I tried the linen trousers in a shade of avocado green."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a pale green colour like the flesh of an avocado:",
        "examples": [
          "The Brussels sprouts turn bright green and then start to fade to a more avocado colour.",
          "The appliances were all avocado green."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fruit with thick green or black skin, a large round seed at the center, and oily green or yellow flesh, which is often eaten as a vegetable in salads",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "avoid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stay away from someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I try to avoid supermarkets on Saturdays - they're always so busy.",
          "I'm anxious to avoid the motorway at rush hour.",
          "Do you think Lukas is avoiding me? I haven't seen him all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from happening or to not allow yourself to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] I try to avoid going shopping on Saturdays.",
          "The report studiously avoided any mention of the controversial plan.",
          "The plane narrowly avoided disaster when one of the engines cut out on take-off.",
          "I left the pub to avoid a fight (= prevent a fight from happening).",
          "Unnecessary paperwork should be avoided (= prevented) at all costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay away from someone or something, or prevent something from happening, or not allow yourself to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you think Robert is avoiding me? I haven’t seen him for a month.",
          "I try to avoid going shopping on Saturdays because the stores are so crowded.",
          "If you want to lose weight, avoid eating between meals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to prevent something bad from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "A spokeswoman for the company said it was hoping to avoid industrial action.",
          "Understanding differing viewpoints is a good start toward avoiding conflict in the workplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try not to do something, or to try to stay away from something:",
        "examples": [
          "The government avoided the mistakes they made in the past.",
          "avoid doing sth Credit cards can be a source of free credit if you can organize payments within the stipulated time limits, so as to avoid paying interest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "avoided": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay away from someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I try to avoid supermarkets on Saturdays - they're always so busy.",
          "I'm anxious to avoid the motorway at rush hour.",
          "Do you think Lukas is avoiding me? I haven't seen him all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from happening or to not allow yourself to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] I try to avoid going shopping on Saturdays.",
          "The report studiously avoided any mention of the controversial plan.",
          "The plane narrowly avoided disaster when one of the engines cut out on take-off.",
          "I left the pub to avoid a fight (= prevent a fight from happening).",
          "Unnecessary paperwork should be avoided (= prevented) at all costs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "avoiding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay away from someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I try to avoid supermarkets on Saturdays - they're always so busy.",
          "I'm anxious to avoid the motorway at rush hour.",
          "Do you think Lukas is avoiding me? I haven't seen him all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from happening or to not allow yourself to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] I try to avoid going shopping on Saturdays.",
          "The report studiously avoided any mention of the controversial plan.",
          "The plane narrowly avoided disaster when one of the engines cut out on take-off.",
          "I left the pub to avoid a fight (= prevent a fight from happening).",
          "Unnecessary paperwork should be avoided (= prevented) at all costs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "avoids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stay away from someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I try to avoid supermarkets on Saturdays - they're always so busy.",
          "I'm anxious to avoid the motorway at rush hour.",
          "Do you think Lukas is avoiding me? I haven't seen him all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from happening or to not allow yourself to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] I try to avoid going shopping on Saturdays.",
          "The report studiously avoided any mention of the controversial plan.",
          "The plane narrowly avoided disaster when one of the engines cut out on take-off.",
          "I left the pub to avoid a fight (= prevent a fight from happening).",
          "Unnecessary paperwork should be avoided (= prevented) at all costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay away from someone or something, or prevent something from happening, or not allow yourself to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you think Robert is avoiding me? I haven’t seen him for a month.",
          "I try to avoid going shopping on Saturdays because the stores are so crowded.",
          "If you want to lose weight, avoid eating between meals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to prevent something bad from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "A spokeswoman for the company said it was hoping to avoid industrial action.",
          "Understanding differing viewpoints is a good start toward avoiding conflict in the workplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try not to do something, or to try to stay away from something:",
        "examples": [
          "The government avoided the mistakes they made in the past.",
          "avoid doing sth Credit cards can be a source of free credit if you can organize payments within the stipulated time limits, so as to avoid paying interest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "avon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area in southwestern England that was a county (= an area with its own local government) until 1996:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel is in Bath, Avon.",
          "A pair of barn owls were bred at a farm in Avon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "await": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to wait for or be waiting for something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's anxiously awaiting his test results.",
          "A marvellous reception awaited me on my first day at work.",
          "The long/eagerly awaited sequel is now available online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wait for or be in the future of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The two men are awaiting trial, scheduled to begin next month.",
          "There are no jobs awaiting those farmers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "awaited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wait for or be waiting for something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's anxiously awaiting his test results.",
          "A marvellous reception awaited me on my first day at work.",
          "The long/eagerly awaited sequel is now available online."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "awaiting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wait for or be waiting for something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's anxiously awaiting his test results.",
          "A marvellous reception awaited me on my first day at work.",
          "The long/eagerly awaited sequel is now available online."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "awaits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to wait for or be waiting for something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's anxiously awaiting his test results.",
          "A marvellous reception awaited me on my first day at work.",
          "The long/eagerly awaited sequel is now available online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wait for or be in the future of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The two men are awaiting trial, scheduled to begin next month.",
          "There are no jobs awaiting those farmers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "awake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Is Oliver awake yet?\" \"Yes, he's wide (= completely) awake and running around his bedroom.\"",
          "I find it so difficult to stay awake during history lessons.",
          "I drink a lot of coffee to keep me awake.",
          "She used to lie awake at night worrying about how to pay the bills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are awake to something, you know about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Businesses need to be awake to the advantages of European integration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop sleeping or to make someone stop sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "I awoke at seven o'clock.",
          "She awoke me at seven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to understand or feel something or to make someone start to understand or feel something:",
        "examples": [
          "The chance meeting awoke the old passion between them.",
          "Young people need to awake to the risks involved in casual sex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "If I drink coffee late in the day, I can’t sleep and stay awake all night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop sleeping, or to cause someone to stop sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I awoke at 7, as usual."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "awaken": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop sleeping or to make someone stop sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "They were awakened by the sound of gunfire.",
          "I awakened at dawn to find him beside me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop sleeping, or to cause someone to stop sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The family was awakened by a noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. If interest is awakened, it is made more active:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] His television series awakened popular interest in American architecture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "awakened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop sleeping or to make someone stop sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "They were awakened by the sound of gunfire.",
          "I awakened at dawn to find him beside me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "awakening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of starting to understand something or feel something:",
        "examples": [
          "a religious awakening",
          "the awakening of public concern about the environment",
          "He's in for a rude awakening (= will be shocked) when he starts work!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "awakens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop sleeping or to make someone stop sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "They were awakened by the sound of gunfire.",
          "I awakened at dawn to find him beside me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop sleeping, or to cause someone to stop sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The family was awakened by a noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. If interest is awakened, it is made more active:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] His television series awakened popular interest in American architecture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "award": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give money or a prize following an official decision:",
        "examples": [
          "Carlos was awarded first prize in the essay competition.",
          "The jury awarded libel damages of £100,000.",
          "[ + two objects ] The university has awarded her a $500 travel grant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a prize or an amount of money that is given to someone following an official decision:",
        "examples": [
          "They have authorized awards of £900 to each of the victims.",
          "the Academy Award for Best Director"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something valuable, such as money or a prize following an official decision:",
        "examples": [
          "Her poodle was awarded first prize in the dog show.",
          "Their company was awarded a contract worth $40 million by the federal government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a prize or a sum of money that a person or organization is given for an achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "A new digital innovation award is aimed at media that uses the latest technology to make an improvement in delivery of news services.",
          "an award for sth A recently launched advertising agency got an award for best marketing campaign of 2009.",
          "Four finalists shared the top cash award of $160,000.",
          "accept/receive/win an award The airline received an environmental award for work relating to carbon-emissions reduction.",
          "give/make/present an award We have no hesitation in giving an award to this interesting example of large-scale urban regeneration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sum of money that a court of law decides is owed by a company, organization, or person to someone they have treated unfairly, injured in an accident, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Justice Andrew Reid confirmed that the award would total $15.5m.",
          "an award of sth The jury made an award of £380,000 in damages.",
          "make/uphold/grant an award An award for continuing cost of care for survivors of the crash was upheld by the Court of Appeal.",
          "compensation/compensatory/damage(s) award The rail company challenged the compensation payout, claiming that the damages award was excessive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money paid by a company to an employee as an increase in income or as a special payment for success:",
        "examples": [
          "an award for sth Awards for all 600 executives have been ruled out as the group struggles to recover from a catastrophic 12-month period.",
          "As head of the bank's US credit business, she got an award of £2.18m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sum of money, work, etc. that is officially given to a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Including the Port Authority's $3 million award, the company got a total of $3.93 million in grants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially give work, a sum of money, etc. to a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Firms making big campaign contributions are often awarded lucrative government grants.",
          "award a grant/contract (to sb) The Pentagon has awarded a $520 million contract to the construction company.",
          "award sb sth The company awarded them the concrete subcontract on the five-story parking structure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a court awards a sum of money to someone who has been unfairly treated, injured in an accident at work, etc., it orders the person, company, or organization that is responsible to pay it:",
        "examples": [
          "be awarded $1 million/£250,000, etc. She was awarded £600,000 in damages as part of a libel action.",
          "award sth to sb/award sb sth The jury will award $1.78 million in compensation and more than $99 million in punitive damages to victims.",
          "award sth in damages/compensation/costs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an employee an increase in income or a special payment as a reward for success:",
        "examples": [
          "award sth to sb/award sb sth The Association has just announced that it will be awarding more than $14 million in annual pay rises to staff.",
          "be awarded sth Many of the investment bank's employees have been awarded much smaller performance bonuses than they were led to expect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a prize or a sum of money to a person, company, or organization who has been very successful:",
        "examples": [
          "be awarded sth The restaurant was one of only three to be awarded four Michelin stars this year.",
          "Nearly $72,000 in scholarships were awarded by about 30 companies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "awarded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money or a prize following an official decision:",
        "examples": [
          "Carlos was awarded first prize in the essay competition.",
          "The jury awarded libel damages of £100,000.",
          "[ + two objects ] The university has awarded her a $500 travel grant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "awards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give money or a prize following an official decision:",
        "examples": [
          "Carlos was awarded first prize in the essay competition.",
          "The jury awarded libel damages of £100,000.",
          "[ + two objects ] The university has awarded her a $500 travel grant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a prize or an amount of money that is given to someone following an official decision:",
        "examples": [
          "They have authorized awards of £900 to each of the victims.",
          "the Academy Award for Best Director"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something valuable, such as money or a prize following an official decision:",
        "examples": [
          "Her poodle was awarded first prize in the dog show.",
          "Their company was awarded a contract worth $40 million by the federal government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a prize or a sum of money that a person or organization is given for an achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "A new digital innovation award is aimed at media that uses the latest technology to make an improvement in delivery of news services.",
          "an award for sth A recently launched advertising agency got an award for best marketing campaign of 2009.",
          "Four finalists shared the top cash award of $160,000.",
          "accept/receive/win an award The airline received an environmental award for work relating to carbon-emissions reduction.",
          "give/make/present an award We have no hesitation in giving an award to this interesting example of large-scale urban regeneration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sum of money that a court of law decides is owed by a company, organization, or person to someone they have treated unfairly, injured in an accident, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Justice Andrew Reid confirmed that the award would total $15.5m.",
          "an award of sth The jury made an award of £380,000 in damages.",
          "make/uphold/grant an award An award for continuing cost of care for survivors of the crash was upheld by the Court of Appeal.",
          "compensation/compensatory/damage(s) award The rail company challenged the compensation payout, claiming that the damages award was excessive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money paid by a company to an employee as an increase in income or as a special payment for success:",
        "examples": [
          "an award for sth Awards for all 600 executives have been ruled out as the group struggles to recover from a catastrophic 12-month period.",
          "As head of the bank's US credit business, she got an award of £2.18m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sum of money, work, etc. that is officially given to a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Including the Port Authority's $3 million award, the company got a total of $3.93 million in grants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially give work, a sum of money, etc. to a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Firms making big campaign contributions are often awarded lucrative government grants.",
          "award a grant/contract (to sb) The Pentagon has awarded a $520 million contract to the construction company.",
          "award sb sth The company awarded them the concrete subcontract on the five-story parking structure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a court awards a sum of money to someone who has been unfairly treated, injured in an accident at work, etc., it orders the person, company, or organization that is responsible to pay it:",
        "examples": [
          "be awarded $1 million/£250,000, etc. She was awarded £600,000 in damages as part of a libel action.",
          "award sth to sb/award sb sth The jury will award $1.78 million in compensation and more than $99 million in punitive damages to victims.",
          "award sth in damages/compensation/costs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an employee an increase in income or a special payment as a reward for success:",
        "examples": [
          "award sth to sb/award sb sth The Association has just announced that it will be awarding more than $14 million in annual pay rises to staff.",
          "be awarded sth Many of the investment bank's employees have been awarded much smaller performance bonuses than they were led to expect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a prize or a sum of money to a person, company, or organization who has been very successful:",
        "examples": [
          "be awarded sth The restaurant was one of only three to be awarded four Michelin stars this year.",
          "Nearly $72,000 in scholarships were awarded by about 30 companies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aware": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "knowing that something exists, or having knowledge or experience of a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] I wasn't even aware that he was ill.",
          "Were you aware of the risks at the time?",
          "She was well (= very) aware that he was married.",
          "\"Has Claude paid the phone bill?\" \"Not as far as I'm aware.\" (= I don't think so)",
          "I suddenly became aware of (= started to notice) him looking at me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having special interest in or experience of something and so knowing what is happening in that subject at the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "to be ecologically/politically aware",
          "sexually aware"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "knowing that something exists, or having knowledge or experience of a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] We were just not aware (that) garbage would be a problem, that we ever would need to recycle.",
          "Are you aware of any reason why you cannot act fairly as a juror in this trial?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "awareness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "knowledge that something exists, or understanding of a situation or subject at the present time based on information or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "Public awareness of the problem will make politicians take it seriously.",
          "Environmental awareness has increased dramatically over the past decade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "knowledge and understanding of a particular activity, subject, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "customer/public/consumer awareness Assessment procedures reveal how effectively the brand translates customer awareness into purchases and retention.",
          "awareness of sth Recent campaigns have led to a dramatic increase in awareness of environmental issues.",
          "build/increase/raise awareness The guidelines are an important tool for raising awareness about current management thinking.",
          "increasing/growing/heightened awareness Employees are using a heightened awareness of work flow and demand to cut waste, eliminate cost, and boost quality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "awash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered with a liquid, especially water:",
        "examples": [
          "By the time I discovered the problem, the floor was awash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having an amount of something that is very large or larger than necessary or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "The city is awash with drugs and the police are powerless to do anything about it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered with a liquid, usually water:",
        "examples": [
          "They believe that the red planet was not only awash in water at one time, but also may have supported life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or some place is awash in something that is not a liquid, there is a large amount of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The reason why I say that is because the country is awash in money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "awe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "I've always held musicians in awe.",
          "As children we were rather in awe of our grandfather.",
          "You can't help but stand in awe of (= respect greatly and fear slightly) powerful people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel awe:",
        "examples": [
          "I was awed but not frightened by the huge gorilla.",
          "Her paintings have awed and amazed the public for half a century.",
          "The audience was awed into silence by her stunning performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of great respect, usually mixed with fear or surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "I was too much in awe of him to address him directly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is awe-inspiring, it causes you to admire or respect it a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "Niagara Falls is an awe-inspiring sight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "awesome": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing feelings of great admiration, respect, or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "An awesome challenge/task lies ahead of them.",
          "awesome scenery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "You look totally awesome in that dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing feelings of great admiration, respect, or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "an awesome achievement",
          "slang Your new haircut is awesome (= extremely good)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "awful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely bad or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffered awful injuries in the crash.",
          "We had awful weather.",
          "She has an awful boss.",
          "What an awful thing to say!",
          "Would life be so awful without a car?",
          "The food was awful.",
          "She'd been ill and she looked awful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know an awful lot (= very much) about art, but I'm learning.",
          "Fortunately it won't make an awful lot of difference if I don't pass the test.",
          "It was an awful risk to take."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very bad, unpleasant, or of low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The weather was awful the whole time – cold and wet.",
          "Fox TV has canceled the truly awful sitcom \"Monty\" after a short tryout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Awful also means very great or large:",
        "examples": [
          "We're spending an awful amount of money!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "awfully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very or extremely, when used before an adjective or adverb:",
        "examples": [
          "It's an awfully long time since we last saw each other.",
          "I'm awfully sorry, but we've forgotten to reserve you a table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely badly:",
        "examples": [
          "England played awfully throughout the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very or extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "Your fever is awfully high – I think we’d better call a doctor.",
          "I’m awfully sorry, but there are no rooms in the hotel available right now.",
          "We were awfully pleased when our daughter was named the best student in her class."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "awhile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "Stay awhile and rest.",
          "I read awhile, then slept."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d like to rest awhile before we continue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "awkward": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "difficult to use, do, or deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "It's an awkward corner, so take it slowly.",
          "Some of the questions were rather awkward.",
          "It was an awkward ascent, but we reached the top eventually.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] My car's quite awkward to drive.",
          "He's an awkward customer (= a difficult person to deal with)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing problems, worry, or embarrassment:",
        "examples": [
          "awkward position The government finds itself in a very awkward position.",
          "awkward situation He put us in a very awkward situation by asking us what we thought of his new girlfriend right in front of her.",
          "awkward silence There followed an awkward silence while we all tried to think of something to say.",
          "They'd chosen an awkward time to call as I'd just got into the bath.",
          "awkward question The police asked some awkward questions about where the money had come from."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "embarrassed or nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "feel awkward I always feel awkward when I'm with Chris - he's so difficult to talk to.",
          "He seemed a little awkward when I first met him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intentionally not helpful:",
        "examples": [
          "Just stop being so awkward and help me push the car, will you!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving in a way that is not natural, relaxed, or attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "His movements were slow and awkward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to use, do, or deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "The computer came in a big box that was awkward to carry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing inconvenience, anxiety, or embarrassment:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an awkward situation, because the restaurant was too expensive for us but we didn’t want to just get up and walk out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who feels awkward feels embarrassed or nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "We were the first to arrive at the party and felt a little awkward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking grace or skill when moving:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s too awkward – he’ll never be a good dancer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "awkwardly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a worried or embarrassed way:",
        "examples": [
          "He shifted awkwardly from one foot to the other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an embarrassing or worrying way, or a way that causes problems:",
        "examples": [
          "The publication of the economic statistics was awkwardly timed for the government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving in a way that is not natural, relaxed, or attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "She fell awkwardly when she was skiing and twisted her ankle.",
          "He walked awkwardly across the room, aware that they were watching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is difficult to deal with, use, or do:",
        "examples": [
          "The car was parked awkwardly across the pavement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an intentionally unhelpful way:",
        "examples": [
          "He stood there awkwardly, refusing to move."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so as to make something difficult to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "The publication of the article was awkwardly timed for the government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without grace:",
        "examples": [
          "He sat awkwardly on the floor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "awkwardness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "embarrassment, or a situation that is difficult and not relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "In spite of the divorce, there was no awkwardness between them - in fact they seemed very much at ease.",
          "The internet removes the awkwardness of a face-to-face interaction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation of being difficult to use, do, or deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "The awkwardness of the shape makes the desk difficult to lift.",
          "the awkwardness of making complex arrangements to suit so many people"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality of not being natural, relaxed, or attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "He outgrew his physical awkwardness and became a leading man in school plays.",
          "The world of high fashion has embraced ugliness or awkwardness as a new kind of beauty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being deliberately unhelpful:",
        "examples": [
          "Is he really unable to help or is it just awkwardness?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "awning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cloth or plastic cover fastened to a building or structure and supported by a frame that is used to protect someone or something from the sun or rain:",
        "examples": [
          "The gaily striped awnings of the market stalls made an attractive scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of material supported by a frame and used to protect part of a building from the sun or rain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "awoke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "awake",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "awoken": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of awake",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "awol": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for absent without leave: used to say that a member of the armed forces is away without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "The pilot is serving 22 days' detention for going AWOL."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for away without offical leave (= absent without permission):",
        "examples": [
          "The corporal went AWOL, and we haven’t seen him since."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "awry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not in the intended way:",
        "examples": [
          "Anything that goes awry (= goes wrong) in the office is blamed on Pete.",
          "The strike has sent the plans for investment seriously awry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the wrong position:",
        "examples": [
          "She rushed in, her face red and sweaty and her hat awry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not in the intended manner, or out of position, or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "There are too many people involved, and something is bound to go awry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ax": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool consisting of a heavy iron or steel blade at the end of a long wooden handle, used for cutting wood",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The ax is the order to give up your job or to stop or prevent something from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Three staff members got the ax yesterday.",
          "If the budget is cut, educational programs will get the ax.",
          "Everyone is scared to death wondering where the ax will fall next."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone suddenly to give up a job, or to stop or reduce something suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has already axed 14 people, and many more may lose their jobs.",
          "Yesterday the airline axed three of its daily flights to Chicago."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "axe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool that has a heavy iron or steel blade at the end of a long wooden handle, used for cutting wood:",
        "examples": [
          "Julian used an axe to chop down the old apple tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which someone loses their job:",
        "examples": [
          "Over 500 staff are facing the axe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a service, plan, etc. gets the axe, it is stopped or prevented from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Religious programmes will be the first to get the axe if she's put in charge of the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce services, jobs, payments, etc. a lot or completely without warning or in a single action:",
        "examples": [
          "Because of the recession the company is to axe 350 jobs.",
          "The TV series will be axed owing to a decline in popularity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of large numbers of employees, especially in order to reduce costs:",
        "examples": [
          "axe jobs/posts/staff One of the UK's biggest retailers yesterday unveiled plans to axe up to 1,000 jobs in an attempt to kickstart its recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop providing a particular service because it is no longer profitable:",
        "examples": [
          "Increased competition has forced several low-cost airlines to axe flights on major routes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if employees, services, etc. get the axe or are given the axe, a decision is made to get rid of them:",
        "examples": [
          "A planned expansion of Wyoming health programs could get the ax next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if employees face the axe, they may lose their jobs, especially because their employer needs to reduce costs:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of construction workers are facing the axe after a fall in demand for new housing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide to get rid of a large number of employees or to no longer provide particular services:",
        "examples": [
          "Legislators are considering taking an ax to the latest spending plans.",
          "Companies have to know how to wield the axe when market conditions demand it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if the axe falls, a company needs to get rid of a large number of employees or can no longer afford to provide particular services:",
        "examples": [
          "The axe fell after the successful conclusion of merger talks between two of Germany's biggest banks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a strong opinion about something that you want other people to accept:",
        "examples": [
          "Most shareholders have no ax to grind other than keeping company management honest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "axes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "axis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a real or imaginary straight line going through the centre of an object that is spinning, or a line that divides a symmetrical shape into two equal halves:",
        "examples": [
          "The earth revolves around the axis that joins the North and South Poles.",
          "The diameter of a circle is also an axis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed line on a graph used to show the position of a point:",
        "examples": [
          "Plot distance on the vertical y-axis against time on the horizontal x-axis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the second of the small bones in the neck that form the spine and support the skull",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement between governments or politicians to work together to achieve a particular aim:",
        "examples": [
          "the Franco-German axis"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the countries, including Germany, Italy, and Japan, that fought against the Allies in the Second World War:",
        "examples": [
          "the Axis powers/nations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a real or imaginary straight line that goes through the center of a spinning object or a line that divides a shape into two equal halves",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The earth's axis is an imaginary line that goes through the earth between the North Pole and the South Pole.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An axis is also a line on a graph used to show the position of a point.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of two or more fixed lines on a graph:",
        "examples": [
          "horizontal/vertical axis We can label the axes - time is on the horizontal axis, and the amount (or value) of money is shown on the vertical axis.",
          "an axis measures/shows/represents The vertical axis shows the rate of growth in inflation-adjusted GDP."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "axle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bar connected to the centre of a circular object such as a wheel that allows or causes it to turn, especially one connecting two wheels of a vehicle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bar connected to the center of a circular object such as a wheel that allows or causes it to turn, esp. one connecting two wheels of a vehicle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ayatollah": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an important religious leader of Shiite Muslims in Iran",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "az": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Arizona: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "azaleas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant or bush with brightly coloured flowers, grown in gardens. Azaleas are a type of rhododendron.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "aztec": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of an indigenous group of people (= people living originally in a place rather than coming there from somewhere else) from Mexico:",
        "examples": [
          "Guacamole dates back to the Aztecs, who called it ahuaca-mulli.",
          "He was very knowledgeable about the Aztecs and other ancient Mexican cultures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the language spoken by Aztecs:",
        "examples": [
          "Aztec or Nahuatl is still spoken in Mexico by over a million speakers.",
          "The word \"mole\", meaning a mixture or sauce, comes from a word in Aztec for chilli sauce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the Aztec people or their language:",
        "examples": [
          "I want to learn about my ancestors, the Aztec people.",
          "The Aztec religion in pre-Columbian Mexico was based on the sun god as the source of life.",
          "The name \"avocado\" comes from an Aztec word.",
          "the Aztec Empire"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "aztecs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of an indigenous group of people (= people living originally in a place rather than coming there from somewhere else) from Mexico:",
        "examples": [
          "Guacamole dates back to the Aztecs, who called it ahuaca-mulli.",
          "He was very knowledgeable about the Aztecs and other ancient Mexican cultures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the language spoken by Aztecs:",
        "examples": [
          "Aztec or Nahuatl is still spoken in Mexico by over a million speakers.",
          "The word \"mole\", meaning a mixture or sauce, comes from a word in Aztec for chilli sauce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the Aztec people or their language:",
        "examples": [
          "I want to learn about my ancestors, the Aztec people.",
          "The Aztec religion in pre-Columbian Mexico was based on the sun god as the source of life.",
          "The name \"avocado\" comes from an Aztec word.",
          "the Aztec Empire"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "b": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the second letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a note in Western music:",
        "examples": [
          "Bach's Mass in B minor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark in an exam or for a piece of work that shows that your work is good but not excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "I was a little disappointed just to be given a B, as I was hoping for an A.",
          "I got B for physics last term."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "John Winston Lennon (b. 9 October 1940, Liverpool, d. 8 December 1980, New York)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the second letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Western music, the seventh note in the scale (= series of notes) that begins on the note C, or a set of notes based on this note",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark that means very good, given to something of satisfactory quality, esp. school work:",
        "examples": [
          "Mrs. Madden gave me a B on my essay for English."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "The company lost $3b last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ba": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Bachelor of Arts: a first university degree (= qualification) in the arts or social sciences, or someone who has this degree:",
        "examples": [
          "Farida has a BA in History from the University of Sussex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Bachelor of Arts (= a first college degree in an art or social science)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "baa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sound that a sheep or goat makes:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Baa,\" bleated the sheep.",
          "We listened to the therapeutic baas of sheep coming from the hills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a sheep or goat) to make a long sound:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear horses neighing and sheep baaing.",
          "The sheep all baaed in unison."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baba": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "father: used by some South Asians to show respect to an older man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used by some South Asians when talking to a friend or a child, especially a man or boy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "babble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to talk or say something in a quick, confused, excited, or silly way:",
        "examples": [
          "The children babbled excitedly among themselves.",
          "She was babbling something about her ring being stolen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a stream) to make the low, continuous noise of water flowing over stones:",
        "examples": [
          "They rested a while by a babbling brook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous low or confused sound, especially the sound of several people talking:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear the babble of voices in the next room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak quickly, in a confused, excited, or foolish way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She was babbling on about a robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "talk or speech that has no meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby’s babble would soon turn into language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Babble also means a low, continuous sound:",
        "examples": [
          "It was hard to talk over the babble of voices in the room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "babbles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to talk or say something in a quick, confused, excited, or silly way:",
        "examples": [
          "The children babbled excitedly among themselves.",
          "She was babbling something about her ring being stolen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a stream) to make the low, continuous noise of water flowing over stones:",
        "examples": [
          "They rested a while by a babbling brook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous low or confused sound, especially the sound of several people talking:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear the babble of voices in the next room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak quickly, in a confused, excited, or foolish way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She was babbling on about a robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "talk or speech that has no meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby’s babble would soon turn into language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Babble also means a low, continuous sound:",
        "examples": [
          "It was hard to talk over the babble of voices in the room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "babbling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk or say something in a quick, confused, excited, or silly way:",
        "examples": [
          "The children babbled excitedly among themselves.",
          "She was babbling something about her ring being stolen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a stream) to make the low, continuous noise of water flowing over stones:",
        "examples": [
          "They rested a while by a babbling brook."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "babe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small baby:",
        "examples": [
          "a newborn babe"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word you can use when you are talking to someone you love such as your wife, husband, partner, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It's up to you, babe. I'll do whatever you say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sexually attractive young person:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a total babe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small baby, or infml an affectionate way of addressing a wife, husband, or other person you love",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "babel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the confusing sound of many people talking at the same time or using different languages:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't hear the annoucement over the babel of voices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "babes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small baby:",
        "examples": [
          "a newborn babe"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word you can use when you are talking to someone you love such as your wife, husband, partner, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It's up to you, babe. I'll do whatever you say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sexually attractive young person:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a total babe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small baby, or infml an affectionate way of addressing a wife, husband, or other person you love",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "babies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very young child, especially one that has not yet begun to walk or talk:",
        "examples": [
          "have a baby Sandra had a baby on 29 May.",
          "a newborn baby",
          "a six-week-old baby",
          "baby clothes",
          "baby food"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very young animal:",
        "examples": [
          "You should never get between a mother bear and her baby.",
          "How many babies does a rat usually have?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult or an older child who is crying or behaving like a young child:",
        "examples": [
          "It didn't hurt that much - don't be such a baby!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the youngest or smallest member of a group:",
        "examples": [
          "the baby of Owen is the baby of the family.",
          "At 57, Young is the baby of the bunch.",
          "With a population of less than 1,500, the island is the baby of the group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word you can use when you are talking to someone you love such as your wife, husband, partner, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh baby, I love you.",
          "What's wrong, baby?",
          "Don't worry, baby, everything's going to be fine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone's baby is something that they have a special interest in and responsibility for:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know much about the project - it's Philip's baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a device, vehicle, or product, especially one that you approve of or find impressive in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "This ship is state-of-the-art. You would have to try pretty hard to sink this baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a lot of care, attention, or help, as if they were a young child:",
        "examples": [
          "The boys were now ten and twelve and didn't want their mother to baby them.",
          "My sister and I resented my brother because he was babied a lot.",
          "She believes that voters are capable of understanding complex arguments and do not need to be babied."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat something with a lot of care and attention:",
        "examples": [
          "You do not need to baby a cast iron pan; if something is stuck to it, use a metal scratch pad to clean it.",
          "The vintage car was in impressive condition and had clearly been babied."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A baby animal is a very young animal:",
        "examples": [
          "a baby elephant/monkey",
          "Those baby seals look so adorable.",
          "She rescued a baby bird that had fallen from its nest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A baby boy or girl is a male or female baby:",
        "examples": [
          "Nine months later they had a little baby boy.",
          "I saw a young mother feeding her baby girl.",
          "She sent them a photograph of her baby twins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A baby vegetable is a type that is specially grown to stay small:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll have the chicken in cream sauce with baby vegetables.",
          "I keep a bag of baby carrots on my desk to stop me eating crisps.",
          "I made chicken with mushrooms and baby sweetcorn.",
          "The salmon was served with minted baby potatoes.",
          "This dressing is great on baby spinach.",
          "We ordered duck breast with baby pak choi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very young child:",
        "examples": [
          "Sandra had a baby on May 29th.",
          "My younger brother is the baby of the family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Baby can be used to refer to anything young or smaller than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "baby corn/lima beans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disapproving Baby can also mean someone who is behaving childishly:",
        "examples": [
          "She complained like a baby about her boyfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml Baby is an affectionate way of addressing someone.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A baby can also be a project or job someone has a special interest in or responsibility for:",
        "examples": [
          "The new computer system is really Phil’s baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat an older person like a young child:",
        "examples": [
          "Some parents baby their children too much.",
          "I like to be babied when I’m sick."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baboon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of large monkey, found in Africa and Asia, with a long, pointed face like a dog and large teeth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a primate (= animal that is most like humans) found in Africa and southern Asia that has a long nose, short tail, and is related to monkeys",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "baboons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of large monkey, found in Africa and Asia, with a long, pointed face like a dog and large teeth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a primate (= animal that is most like humans) found in Africa and southern Asia that has a long nose, short tail, and is related to monkeys",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "babyish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "only suitable for a baby:",
        "examples": [
          "The older children found the toys too babyish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "only suitable for a baby or typical of a baby:",
        "examples": [
          "Aren’t those toys a little babyish for him?",
          "babyish behavior"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "babysitter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes care of your baby or child while you are out, usually by coming to your home, especially someone you pay to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "I promised the babysitter that we'd be home by midnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to take care of other people's children in her or his own home:",
        "examples": [
          "I dropped the kids off at the babysitter's."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "babysitters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes care of your baby or child while you are out, usually by coming to your home, especially someone you pay to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "I promised the babysitter that we'd be home by midnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to take care of other people's children in her or his own home:",
        "examples": [
          "I dropped the kids off at the babysitter's."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "babysitting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the work of taking care of someone's baby or child while that person is out, often as a paid job:",
        "examples": [
          "He earns a little extra money by doing babysitting.",
          "I love to spend time with my friend's kids, and my friend is thrilled with the free babysitting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bachelor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who has never married:",
        "examples": [
          "He remained a bachelor until he was well into his 40s.",
          "Sam is a confirmed bachelor (= he is unlikely ever to want to get married)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is not married:",
        "examples": [
          "He remained a confirmed bachelor until he was 60."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bachelorette": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman, especially a young woman, who has never married",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bachelors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who has never married:",
        "examples": [
          "He remained a bachelor until he was well into his 40s.",
          "Sam is a confirmed bachelor (= he is unlikely ever to want to get married)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is not married:",
        "examples": [
          "He remained a confirmed bachelor until he was 60."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backbeat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in rock music) an emphasis on one or two of the beats that are not normally emphasized",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "backboard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the board behind the basket in a game of basketball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of firm material that forms the back part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby carrier had a wooden backboard with a tartan covering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in basketball) a board behind the metal ring that you have to throw the ball through to score",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "backbone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the line of bones down the centre of the back that provides support for the body:",
        "examples": [
          "She stood with her backbone rigid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important part of something, providing support for everything else:",
        "examples": [
          "Farming is the backbone of the country's economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "courage and strength of character:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Will he have the backbone to tell them what he thinks?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "your spine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of something that provides strength and support:",
        "examples": [
          "Newcomers are now the backbone of this team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strength of character or bravery:",
        "examples": [
          "The delegates had enough backbone to reject the proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Small businesses are truly the backbone of the economy.",
          "Imaginative ideas may form the backbone of your progress in the future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of equipment and connections that allows communication at high speeds over long distances:",
        "examples": [
          "The company runs the biggest internet backbone in the US, carrying about 37% of data traffic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backdoor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to something that is done secretly or in a way that is not direct or honest:",
        "examples": [
          "The change was immediately dismissed as a backdoor tax increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attacking the side of a goal or target that is not being guarded or protected by an opponent:",
        "examples": [
          "The next basket came on a perfectly executed backdoor cut (= a run made by a player who does not have the ball that takes them to the side of the target that is not protected by the defence).",
          "This was Argentina at its best; full of back-door plays and finding the open route to the basket."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backdrop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large piece of cloth with buildings, countryside, etc. painted on it, hung at the back of a stage during a performance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the view behind something:",
        "examples": [
          "The mountains form a dramatic backdrop to the little village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general situation in which particular events happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Their love affair began against a backdrop of war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the things that can be seen behind something:",
        "examples": [
          "An impressive rocky coastline with a backdrop of green hills continues southward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A backdrop to an event is a situation that already exists and that influences the event:",
        "examples": [
          "Today we work against the backdrop of an industry in the midst of change."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to form adjectives that describe who is providing support, especially financial support:",
        "examples": [
          "government-backed contracts",
          "US-backed intervention"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form adjectives that describe what substance or material is at the back of something, or what the back of something is like:",
        "examples": [
          "foam-backed carpet",
          "high-backed dining chairs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who gives financial support to something:",
        "examples": [
          "We need financial backers for the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives support to someone or something with money or words:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll need financial backers to do this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that provides support for something or someone, especially financial support:",
        "examples": [
          "The project's backers believe that fund-raising should not be a problem.",
          "The club was desperately seeking new financial backers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who gives financial support to something:",
        "examples": [
          "We need financial backers for the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives support to someone or something with money or words:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll need financial backers to do this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that provides support for something or someone, especially financial support:",
        "examples": [
          "The project's backers believe that fund-raising should not be a problem.",
          "The club was desperately seeking new financial backers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backfire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a plan) to have the opposite result from the one you intended:",
        "examples": [
          "Her plans to make him jealous backfired on her when he started dating her best friend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an engine) to make a loud noise as a result of fuel burning too early:",
        "examples": [
          "I was woken by the sound of a truck backfiring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a plan) to have the opposite result from the one you intended:",
        "examples": [
          "Some hotel owners worry that the idea of attracting more visitors may backfire and make the place less attractive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an engine) to make a loud noise because the fuel burned too soon",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "backfired": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a plan) to have the opposite result from the one you intended:",
        "examples": [
          "Her plans to make him jealous backfired on her when he started dating her best friend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an engine) to make a loud noise as a result of fuel burning too early:",
        "examples": [
          "I was woken by the sound of a truck backfiring."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backfires": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a plan) to have the opposite result from the one you intended:",
        "examples": [
          "Her plans to make him jealous backfired on her when he started dating her best friend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an engine) to make a loud noise as a result of fuel burning too early:",
        "examples": [
          "I was woken by the sound of a truck backfiring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a plan) to have the opposite result from the one you intended:",
        "examples": [
          "Some hotel owners worry that the idea of attracting more visitors may backfire and make the place less attractive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an engine) to make a loud noise because the fuel burned too soon",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "background": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the things that can be seen behind the main things or people in a picture:",
        "examples": [
          "in the background The little figure that you can just see in the background of the photograph is me.",
          "The artist himself did not paint the backgrounds to his pictures - they were done by his pupils.",
          "He has photographed her against lots of different backgrounds.",
          "They were filmed against a background of dark fir trees.",
          "The book's cover has white lettering on a blue background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sounds that can be heard behind other sounds that are louder:",
        "examples": [
          "background noise We couldn't hear what they were saying on the tape - there was too much background noise.",
          "in the background If you listen carefully to this piece of music, you can hear a flute in the background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the conditions that existed before a particular event happened, and that help to explain why it happened:",
        "examples": [
          "These decisions have had to be made against a background of high unemployment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information about something that helps people understand it :",
        "examples": [
          "background on Can you give me some background on the situation?",
          "The official website has a wealth of background on the history of the tournament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something is in the background, they are not or it is not the main point of attention:",
        "examples": [
          "He stayed in the background, but the others would do nothing without his approval.",
          "fade into the background Her worries about her job have faded into the background since she learned about her father's illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "your family and your experience of education, living conditions, money, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "have a background in She has a background in publishing, so she might be able to help you with your book.",
          "The school has students from many different ethnic/cultural/religious backgrounds.",
          "They come from a privileged/wealthy background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something that is done before, and in preparation for, something else:",
        "examples": [
          "background information The book provides background information on the history of the region.",
          "background reading Students are expected to do some background reading before the course starts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things that appear to be farther away or behind what is nearer or in front, esp. in a picture:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He photographed the models against different backgrounds.",
          "[ U ] With so much noise in the background, I couldn’t hear what she was saying.",
          "[ C ] The city’s skyline was our background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A background can also be whatever is happening around you but not involving you directly:",
        "examples": [
          "Worry was always part of the background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a painting or a story, the background is the people and things that are less important and not the main subject.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the things that have made you into the person you are, esp. family, experience, and education:",
        "examples": [
          "The school has students from many different backgrounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An event’s background is facts or history that help to explain how or why it happened:",
        "examples": [
          "To understand the war, we need to consider its historical and political background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type of experience, training, education, etc. that a person has:",
        "examples": [
          "We have applicants from many different types of background.",
          "As well as a sound background in economics and statistics, the candidate must demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively.",
          "educational/professional background",
          "economics/science, etc. background Applicants must have a strong engineering background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of conditions that existed before a particular event, or information about them which helps to explain the event:",
        "examples": [
          "So Deborah, why don't you give us a little background on the situation?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer feature that allows processes to continue without interrupting the user:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep your firewall and antivirus programs running in the background."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backgrounds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the things that can be seen behind the main things or people in a picture:",
        "examples": [
          "in the background The little figure that you can just see in the background of the photograph is me.",
          "The artist himself did not paint the backgrounds to his pictures - they were done by his pupils.",
          "He has photographed her against lots of different backgrounds.",
          "They were filmed against a background of dark fir trees.",
          "The book's cover has white lettering on a blue background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sounds that can be heard behind other sounds that are louder:",
        "examples": [
          "background noise We couldn't hear what they were saying on the tape - there was too much background noise.",
          "in the background If you listen carefully to this piece of music, you can hear a flute in the background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the conditions that existed before a particular event happened, and that help to explain why it happened:",
        "examples": [
          "These decisions have had to be made against a background of high unemployment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information about something that helps people understand it :",
        "examples": [
          "background on Can you give me some background on the situation?",
          "The official website has a wealth of background on the history of the tournament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something is in the background, they are not or it is not the main point of attention:",
        "examples": [
          "He stayed in the background, but the others would do nothing without his approval.",
          "fade into the background Her worries about her job have faded into the background since she learned about her father's illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "your family and your experience of education, living conditions, money, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "have a background in She has a background in publishing, so she might be able to help you with your book.",
          "The school has students from many different ethnic/cultural/religious backgrounds.",
          "They come from a privileged/wealthy background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something that is done before, and in preparation for, something else:",
        "examples": [
          "background information The book provides background information on the history of the region.",
          "background reading Students are expected to do some background reading before the course starts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things that appear to be farther away or behind what is nearer or in front, esp. in a picture:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He photographed the models against different backgrounds.",
          "[ U ] With so much noise in the background, I couldn’t hear what she was saying.",
          "[ C ] The city’s skyline was our background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A background can also be whatever is happening around you but not involving you directly:",
        "examples": [
          "Worry was always part of the background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a painting or a story, the background is the people and things that are less important and not the main subject.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the things that have made you into the person you are, esp. family, experience, and education:",
        "examples": [
          "The school has students from many different backgrounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An event’s background is facts or history that help to explain how or why it happened:",
        "examples": [
          "To understand the war, we need to consider its historical and political background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type of experience, training, education, etc. that a person has:",
        "examples": [
          "We have applicants from many different types of background.",
          "As well as a sound background in economics and statistics, the candidate must demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively.",
          "educational/professional background",
          "economics/science, etc. background Applicants must have a strong engineering background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of conditions that existed before a particular event, or information about them which helps to explain the event:",
        "examples": [
          "So Deborah, why don't you give us a little background on the situation?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer feature that allows processes to continue without interrupting the user:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep your firewall and antivirus programs running in the background."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backhand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in sports such as tennis) a hit in which the arm is brought across the body with the back of the hand facing the same direction as the hit itself, or the player's ability to perform this hit:",
        "examples": [
          "What a wonderful backhand return!",
          "Nadal has one of the finest backhands in the game.",
          "Serve to his backhand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in sports such as tennis) a way of hitting the ball in which the back of the hand holding the racket is turned in the direction you want to hit the ball",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "backhanded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A backhanded remark seems pleasant but may really be a criticism or mean something unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "backhanded compliment He gave me what sounded like a backhanded compliment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sport, a backhanded hit or stop is done by bringing the arm across the body to hit or catch the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "Backhanded shots are not used in hockey.",
          "The third baseman made a tough backhanded stop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something said) not clear and usually meaning the opposite of what it seems to mean:",
        "examples": [
          "Her backhanded compliments annoyed everyone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backhoe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large machine for digging and moving earth that consists of a large bucket on the end of an arm attached to a vehicle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "backing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "support, especially money, that someone gives to a person or plan:",
        "examples": [
          "If I go ahead with the plan, can I count on your backing?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "music, singing or dancing that supports the main tune, performer, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "a backing track",
          "backing vocals/singers",
          "She sang as part of an all-women backing group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something put on the back of something else in order to make it stronger or protect it:",
        "examples": [
          "It's strong cloth - it might be useful as (a) backing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "support or help:",
        "examples": [
          "If I go ahead with this project, can I count on your backing?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "support, especially financial, for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Only with generous financial backing do any of these ambitious projects stand a chance of success."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backlash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling among a group of people in reaction to a change or recent events in society or politics:",
        "examples": [
          "the 60s backlash against bourgeois materialism",
          "the backlash against feminism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong, negative reaction to something, esp. to change:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor foresaw no political backlash against his proposal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backlog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large number of things that you should have done before and must do now:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got a huge backlog of work to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of things waiting to be done:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a huge backlog of work on my desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of things you have to do or deal with that has increased over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a three-week backlog of work.",
          "a backlog of orders",
          "a growing/huge backlog",
          "catch up on/deal with/clear a backlog I need to catch up on my backlog of emails before I can start work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backpack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large bag used to carry things on your back, used especially by people who go camping or walking:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a frame backpack with a belt and padded shoulder straps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel while carrying your clothes and other things that you need in a backpack, usually not spending very much money and staying in places that are not expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "When we were students we backpacked in Thailand.",
          "Gavin and I backpacked our way around the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk from place to place in the countryside, carrying the things you need in a backpack and camping at night:",
        "examples": [
          "We backpacked in Sequoia National Park .",
          "He'd backpacked the Smokies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bag carried on the back, usually of cloth with many pockets and straps that go over your shoulders, used to carry things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk long distances, carrying your things in a backpack:",
        "examples": [
          "We backpacked through the Colorado Rockies last summer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backpacking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of travelling while carrying your clothes and other things that you need in a backpack, usually not spending very much money and staying in places that are not expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "to go backpacking",
          "a backpacking trip/holiday",
          "Can America be cheap enough for backpacking?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of walking from place to place in the countryside, carrying the things you need in a backpack and camping at night:",
        "examples": [
          "I used to hike to photograph waterfalls, and that grew into a love of backpacking.",
          "Head out from Dog Canyon campground for an overnight backpacking trip down the Tejas Trail."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backpacks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large bag used to carry things on your back, used especially by people who go camping or walking:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a frame backpack with a belt and padded shoulder straps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel while carrying your clothes and other things that you need in a backpack, usually not spending very much money and staying in places that are not expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "When we were students we backpacked in Thailand.",
          "Gavin and I backpacked our way around the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk from place to place in the countryside, carrying the things you need in a backpack and camping at night:",
        "examples": [
          "We backpacked in Sequoia National Park .",
          "He'd backpacked the Smokies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bag carried on the back, usually of cloth with many pockets and straps that go over your shoulders, used to carry things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk long distances, carrying your things in a backpack:",
        "examples": [
          "We backpacked through the Colorado Rockies last summer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backroom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room in which work or other activities are done out of public view or secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "backroom staff",
          "backroom negotiations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done secretly or without attracting attention:",
        "examples": [
          "They did a last-minute backroom deal with the union negotiators.",
          "backroom negotiations/politics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the people in an organization whose work is not seen by the public:",
        "examples": [
          "the backroom boys/staff"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in, into, or towards a previous place or condition, or an earlier time:",
        "examples": [
          "look back He looked back and saw they were following him.",
          "put something back When you take the scissors, remember to put them back.",
          "bring something back Looking at her old photographs brought back (= made her remember) a lot of memories.",
          "He left a note saying \"Gone out. Back soon.\"",
          "be back She went to Brazil for two years, but now she's back.",
          "I was woken by a thunderstorm, and I couldn't get back to sleep (= could not sleep again).",
          "The last time we saw Lowell was back (= at an earlier time) in January.",
          "date back to This tradition dates back to the 16th century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in return:",
        "examples": [
          "If he hits me, I'll hit him back.",
          "You're not just going to let her say those things about you without fighting back, are you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in reply:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm busy at the moment - can I call you back?",
          "I wrote to Donna several months ago, but she hasn't written back yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used about watching something that has been recorded, especially after experiencing it in real life:",
        "examples": [
          "watch something back I haven't watched the race back on video and I think I never will.",
          "view something back It is a good idea to record the conversation, then the customer can view it back at his or her convenience.",
          "When I saw the tackle back on video, it was clear that a penalty should have been given."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "further away in distance:",
        "examples": [
          "If we push the table back against the wall, we'll have more room.",
          "\"Keep back!\" he shouted, \"Don't come any closer!\"",
          "He sat back on the sofa.",
          "She threw back her head and laughed uproariously.",
          "back from The house is set back from the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the inside or outside part of an object, vehicle, building, etc. that is furthest from the front:",
        "examples": [
          "out the back Ted was out the back.",
          "round the back If there's no reply at the front door, come round the back.",
          "He jotted her name down on the back of an envelope.",
          "I found my tennis racket at the back of the cupboard.",
          "We sat at the back of the bus.",
          "Our seats were right at the back of the auditorium.",
          "There is a beautiful garden at the back of (= behind) the house.",
          "He put his jacket on the back of his chair (= the part of the chair that you put your back against when you sit on it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "close together and facing in opposite directions:",
        "examples": [
          "The office was full of computers, and we had to sit back to back in long rows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening one after another, without interruption:",
        "examples": [
          "Coming up after the break, three Rolling Stones classics back to back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with the back part of something where the front should be:",
        "examples": [
          "You've put your jumper on back to front."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the side of your hand that has hair growing on it:",
        "examples": [
          "He kissed the back of her hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of your body that is opposite to the front, from your shoulders to your bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "on your back He lay on his back, staring at the ceiling.",
          "turn your back I turned my back while she dressed.",
          "I have a bad back.",
          "Sleeping on a bed that is too soft can be bad for your back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a serious injury to your back:",
        "examples": [
          "She put her back out lifting a box.",
          "He has had to withdraw from the competition after putting his back out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some sports, such as football) one of the players in a team who try to stop players from the other team from scoring goals, rather than trying to score goals themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "He plays at left back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as American football and rugby, one of the players in the team who stand farthest away from the ball when the action starts:",
        "examples": [
          "The big back scored all three of the team's touchdowns.",
          "We rarely managed to get the ball out to the backs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give support to someone or something with money or words:",
        "examples": [
          "The management has refused to back our proposals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk money by saying that you think a horse, team, etc. will win a race, game, or competition in order to win more money if they do:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse I backed came in last."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move backwards:",
        "examples": [
          "Please could you back your car up a few feet so that I can get mine out of the driveway?",
          "back into Ann gave up driving when she backed the car into the garage door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover the back of something with a material, often to make it stronger or thicker:",
        "examples": [
          "The material is backed with a heavy lining."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at or near the back of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She left the house by the back door.",
          "The back seat of the car folds down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "paid after the end of a period of time when it should have been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "They owe the staff several thousand in back pay.",
          "He owes a lot in back taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in, at, or toward a previous place or condition or an earlier time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Back can also mean in return:",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "farther away; to a farther place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having returned to a previous place or condition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "at or near the back of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of something that is farthest from the front",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The back of your hand is the side opposite the palm that has hair growing on it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of your body opposite the front, from your neck to the top of your legs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The back of a seat is the part your back leans against.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give support to someone or something with money or words",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move backward",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give support or approval to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Shareholders will be asked to back the proposals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide financial support for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "A handful of firms will sell more than $2 billion of bonds backed by home equity, credit card, and other loans.",
          "Demand continues for government-backed loans.",
          "Investors are snapping up asset-backed bonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pay, rent, tax, etc. that should have been paid or was expected at an earlier time:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the back taxes due were for the years 2006 through 2008."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is on the back burner, it is not being dealt with at the present time, especially because it is not urgent or important, but it will be dealt with in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Any plans of opening new restaurants are on the back burner until the recession ends.",
          "I lost my job and had to put my plans to move house on the back burner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become less important (than something else):",
        "examples": [
          "Agriculture, which generates only about $50 million a year in revenue, takes a back seat to other industries like oil and gas that bring in billions of dollars.",
          "Environmental issues take a back seat in tough economic times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to let other people have a more active and responsible position than you in an organization or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "After appointing a new chief executive, the chairman of the fashion chain is finally taking a back seat at the business he founded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in return or reply:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm busy at the moment - can I call you back?",
          "I e-mailed the customer services department and they said they would get back to me tomorrow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backseat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the seat behind the front seat of a car",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position of less importance:",
        "examples": [
          "Nelson will never take a backseat to anyone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backside": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of the body that you sit on:",
        "examples": [
          "After cycling for the whole day, my backside was very sore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the back part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "On the backside of this building you will find a door.",
          "Do not write anything on the backside of your answer book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the body you sit on; your buttocks",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "backsliding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go back to doing something bad when you have been doing something good, especially to stop working hard or to fail to do something that you had agreed to do:",
        "examples": [
          "My diet was going well, but I've been backsliding a little recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return to old, often bad, habits, or to a worse condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Some states have started to backslide on health care."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backstage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the area behind the stage in a theatre, especially the rooms in which actors change their clothes or where equipment is kept:",
        "examples": [
          "We went backstage after the show to meet the actors.",
          "backstage workers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something happens backstage, it is not generally known about:",
        "examples": [
          "The organizers say it's a fair contest but who knows what goes on backstage?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or to the area behind the stage of a theater:",
        "examples": [
          "We went backstage after the show to meet the actors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backstroke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of swimming in which you lie on your back and move one arm and then the other straight behind you so that they pass the sides of your head, while kicking with your legs:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you do backstroke?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of swimming while lying on your back:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a bronze medalist in the 200-meter backstroke at the 2000 Sydney Games."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backtrack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go back along a path that you have just followed:",
        "examples": [
          "We went the wrong way and had to backtrack till we got to the right turning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you did not mean something you said earlier or say that you have changed your opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"All right,\" he backtracked, \"It's possible that I was mistaken.\"",
          "The officers were forced to backtrack on their statements.",
          "She refused to backtrack from her criticisms of the proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go back the same way you came, or to consider information again:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to backtrack a bit and examine the history of this problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you backtrack from something you previously said or agreed to do, you begin to stop supporting it:",
        "examples": [
          "The government backtracked on plans that would have increased taxes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backtracked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go back along a path that you have just followed:",
        "examples": [
          "We went the wrong way and had to backtrack till we got to the right turning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you did not mean something you said earlier or say that you have changed your opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"All right,\" he backtracked, \"It's possible that I was mistaken.\"",
          "The officers were forced to backtrack on their statements.",
          "She refused to backtrack from her criticisms of the proposal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(someone or something that provides) support or help, or something that you have arranged in case your main plans, equipment, etc. go wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "We're going to need some professional backup for this project.",
          "The party is going to be outdoors, so we'll need to organize somewhere as a backup in case it rains.",
          "Remember, your colleagues are your backup system when things go wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a copy of information held on a computer that is stored separately from the computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Before we leave work each day, we make a backup of all the records we have entered into the computer that day.",
          "The department's backup disks are all stored in a different building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a player who plays when the person who usually plays is not available:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a backup for the Dallas Cowboys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "supporting the main singer, performer, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "backup vocals",
          "Willie moves to Chicago, where he becomes a backup artist for a sultry blues singer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "support or help, or someone or something that provides support or help:",
        "examples": [
          "a backup generator",
          "They didn’t realize when they hired him that he had a backup band.",
          "We want to have the factual backup to make our case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extra copy of information on a computer that is stored separately:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you make a backup of these files?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, plan, piece of equipment, etc. that you can use to replace another if necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "I use my other email account as a backup.",
          "The company is exploring alternative sources to provide backup for materials when the suppliers cannot deliver.",
          "Remember that your colleagues are your backup system when things go wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extra copy of the information on a computer, that is stored separately:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep a backup of your data in case a drive fails."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backups": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(someone or something that provides) support or help, or something that you have arranged in case your main plans, equipment, etc. go wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "We're going to need some professional backup for this project.",
          "The party is going to be outdoors, so we'll need to organize somewhere as a backup in case it rains.",
          "Remember, your colleagues are your backup system when things go wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a copy of information held on a computer that is stored separately from the computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Before we leave work each day, we make a backup of all the records we have entered into the computer that day.",
          "The department's backup disks are all stored in a different building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a player who plays when the person who usually plays is not available:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a backup for the Dallas Cowboys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "supporting the main singer, performer, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "backup vocals",
          "Willie moves to Chicago, where he becomes a backup artist for a sultry blues singer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "support or help, or someone or something that provides support or help:",
        "examples": [
          "a backup generator",
          "They didn’t realize when they hired him that he had a backup band.",
          "We want to have the factual backup to make our case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extra copy of information on a computer that is stored separately:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you make a backup of these files?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, plan, piece of equipment, etc. that you can use to replace another if necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "I use my other email account as a backup.",
          "The company is exploring alternative sources to provide backup for materials when the suppliers cannot deliver.",
          "Remember that your colleagues are your backup system when things go wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extra copy of the information on a computer, that is stored separately:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep a backup of your data in case a drive fails."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backward": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not advanced:",
        "examples": [
          "When he was a child, his teachers thought he was backward (= unable to learn as much as most children).",
          "People still think of it as a backward country/region/area (= one without industry or modern machines)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "towards the direction that is the opposite to the one in which you are facing:",
        "examples": [
          "He did a fantastic backward somersault.",
          "She left the room without a backward glance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not doing something immediately or quickly, because you are nervous or not certain about it:",
        "examples": [
          "I usually find that my partner is not backward in suggesting different options."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, standing further behind the batter (= the player who tries to hit the ball) than is usual for a player in that position:",
        "examples": [
          "I often field at backward short leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "toward the direction that is opposite to the one in which you are facing or opposite to the usual direction:",
        "examples": [
          "He took a step backward.",
          "He began counting backward: \"Ten, nine, eight . . .\"",
          "She was skating around the rink, backward and forward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "directed toward the back or in the direction that is opposite to the one in which you are facing:",
        "examples": [
          "He did a terrific backward somersault."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not developed, or not modern or advanced:",
        "examples": [
          "The state needs to reform its backward election laws."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backwards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "towards the direction that is opposite to the one in which you are facing or opposite to the usual direction:",
        "examples": [
          "I walked backwards towards the door.",
          "He took a step backwards to allow her to pass.",
          "He began counting backwards: \"Ten, nine, eight...\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "returning to older and less effective ways:",
        "examples": [
          "a step backwards The breakdown in negotiations will be seen as a step backwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "first in one direction and then in the opposite one:",
        "examples": [
          "Paul paced anxiously backwards and forwards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backwater": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a river where the water does not flow:",
        "examples": [
          "We tied the boat up in a quiet backwater overnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place that does not change because it is not influenced by new ideas or events that happen in other places:",
        "examples": [
          "He grew up in a rural backwater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place that does not seem to know much about the world and its ways:",
        "examples": [
          "Miami transformed from a cultural backwater to a culinary trendsetter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backwoods": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place in the countryside that is a long way from any town and in which not many people live:",
        "examples": [
          "I grew up in the backwoods, with no cable TV and no Internet access."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place that is off by itself, not near to transportation or a larger town:",
        "examples": [
          "I grew up in the backwoods of North Carolina."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "backyard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small space surrounded by walls at the back of a house, usually with a hard surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The house has a small backyard, surrounded by a high brick wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a space at the back of a house, usually surrounded by a fence, and covered with grass:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids were playing in the backyard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area behind a house, or more generally, an area near the place you live:",
        "examples": [
          "Residents don’t want a nuclear power plant in their backyard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the area where you live, or in your area of interest or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "You hate to see your competitors right in your backyard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bacon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "meat from the back or sides of a pig, often eaten fried in thin slices:",
        "examples": [
          "a bacon sandwich",
          "a slice/rasher of bacon",
          "bacon and eggs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "salted or smoked meat from the back or sides of a pig, usually eaten sliced and fried",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn money to live on:",
        "examples": [
          "Men were once solely responsible for bringing home the bacon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be successful at something:",
        "examples": [
          "They said they would bring home the bacon, but so far they have done no such thing, with sales falling 14%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bacteria": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very small organisms that are found everywhere and are the cause of many diseases",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bacterial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "caused by, made from, or relating to bacteria:",
        "examples": [
          "a bacterial infection",
          "bacterial contamination/growth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or caused by bacteria :",
        "examples": [
          "My sore throat came from a bacterial infection."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of bid",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "badge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of metal or plastic with words or a picture on it, that you carry with you or fasten to your clothing or something else, in order to show who you are, that you are a member of a group, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone at the conference wore a badge with their name on .",
          "Don't forget to display your ID badge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat metal or plastic object, usually round, with a picture or message on it, that can be fastened to clothes with a pin, often in order to show that you like or support a particular group, idea, belief, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They used to go round wearing badges with slogans like \"No nukes\" and \"Save the whale\".",
          "The birthday girl was wearing a badge with a nine on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of cloth with words or a picture on it, that can be sewn onto clothes to show who you are, your rank, that you are a member of a particular group or organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He sewed the school badge neatly onto his uniform.",
          "He collects old army badges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of metal carried by a police officer to prove who he or she is:",
        "examples": [
          "The cop showed me her badge.",
          "He was asked to surrender his gun and badge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a badge or other mark on something:",
        "examples": [
          "The car will be badged as an Opel for sale mainly in continental Europe and as a Vauxhall for sale in the UK."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a badge:",
        "examples": [
          "These self-printing badge kiosks ensure that attendees can be badged in moments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "The allowance would be badged as a savings measure because of the welfare payments it would spare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of metal worn to show your membership in a group or your authority within an organization such as the police",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of metal, plastic, cloth, etc. that you wear on your clothing to identify who you are, the organization you belong to, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A security guard checks each car, verifying that occupants have a company ID badge before letting them in."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "badged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A badged person has a badge (= a small piece of metal or plastic carried or fastened to clothing) that shows who they are or that they belong to an organization or group:",
        "examples": [
          "Only passengers with tickets and badged airport employees are allowed past security checkpoints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A badged piece of clothing has a symbol or mark sewn onto it that shows which organization or group the person who wears it belongs to:",
        "examples": [
          "All team members are given a badged blazer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "badger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal with short legs, wide feet with long claws, and strong jaws, that lives underground and comes out to feed at night. There are six main types of badger. Most have narrow faces, heads with light and dark hair, and brown or grey hair on their bodies:",
        "examples": [
          "The owl's predators include hawks, larger owls, snakes, and badgers.",
          "We saw a fairly large black creature with a streak of white - a badger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone by telling them repeatedly to do something, or to question someone repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop badgering me - I'll do it when I'm ready.",
          "[ + into + -ing verb ] She's been badgering me into doing some exercise.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Every time we go into a shop, the kids badger me to buy them sweets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that digs holes in the ground, where it lives, and comes out at night to feed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy someone by repeatedly asking questions or telling the person to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "He badgered officials at the American Embassy to help."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "badgering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone by telling them repeatedly to do something, or to question someone repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop badgering me - I'll do it when I'm ready.",
          "[ + into + -ing verb ] She's been badgering me into doing some exercise.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Every time we go into a shop, the kids badger me to buy them sweets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "badgers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal with short legs, wide feet with long claws, and strong jaws, that lives underground and comes out to feed at night. There are six main types of badger. Most have narrow faces, heads with light and dark hair, and brown or grey hair on their bodies:",
        "examples": [
          "The owl's predators include hawks, larger owls, snakes, and badgers.",
          "We saw a fairly large black creature with a streak of white - a badger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone by telling them repeatedly to do something, or to question someone repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop badgering me - I'll do it when I'm ready.",
          "[ + into + -ing verb ] She's been badgering me into doing some exercise.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Every time we go into a shop, the kids badger me to buy them sweets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that digs holes in the ground, where it lives, and comes out at night to feed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy someone by repeatedly asking questions or telling the person to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "He badgered officials at the American Embassy to help."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "badges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of metal or plastic with words or a picture on it, that you carry with you or fasten to your clothing or something else, in order to show who you are, that you are a member of a group, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone at the conference wore a badge with their name on .",
          "Don't forget to display your ID badge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat metal or plastic object, usually round, with a picture or message on it, that can be fastened to clothes with a pin, often in order to show that you like or support a particular group, idea, belief, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They used to go round wearing badges with slogans like \"No nukes\" and \"Save the whale\".",
          "The birthday girl was wearing a badge with a nine on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of cloth with words or a picture on it, that can be sewn onto clothes to show who you are, your rank, that you are a member of a particular group or organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He sewed the school badge neatly onto his uniform.",
          "He collects old army badges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of metal carried by a police officer to prove who he or she is:",
        "examples": [
          "The cop showed me her badge.",
          "He was asked to surrender his gun and badge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a badge or other mark on something:",
        "examples": [
          "The car will be badged as an Opel for sale mainly in continental Europe and as a Vauxhall for sale in the UK."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a badge:",
        "examples": [
          "These self-printing badge kiosks ensure that attendees can be badged in moments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "The allowance would be badged as a savings measure because of the welfare payments it would spare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of metal worn to show your membership in a group or your authority within an organization such as the police",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of metal, plastic, cloth, etc. that you wear on your clothing to identify who you are, the organization you belong to, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A security guard checks each car, verifying that occupants have a company ID badge before letting them in."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "badlands": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dry area without plants and with large rocks that the weather has worn into strange shapes, especially the area like this in Dakota and Nebraska in the US",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dry area without plants and with large rocks that the weather has worn into strange shapes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "badly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a severe and harmful way:",
        "examples": [
          "She was badly affected by the events in her childhood.",
          "Fortunately, none of the passengers was badly hurt/injured in the crash.",
          "I thought he was treated very badly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not acceptable or of good quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The event was really badly organized.",
          "I thought he behaved very badly.",
          "Their children are extremely badly behaved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very much:",
        "examples": [
          "He needs the money really badly.",
          "They are badly in need of help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "much or very much:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN sent 90 tons of badly needed food.",
          "Texas wants very badly to be considered tops in the school system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "The event was badly organized.",
          "He behaved badly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an extreme way; seriously or severely:",
        "examples": [
          "His face was badly bruised and swollen after the accident.",
          "He took the news of his sister’s death badly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "badminton": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sport in which two or four people hit a shuttlecock (= a light object with feathers) over a high net",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sport in which two or four people hit a shuttlecock (= small, very light object with feathers) over a high net",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "badness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being evil or morally unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "There is goodness and badness in everyone.",
          "Is this a case of badness or madness?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being very low in quality:",
        "examples": [
          "I was amazed by the sheer badness of the film.",
          "He wrote poetry, known for its badness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being severe, harmful, or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you rate the badness of the pain on a scale from 1 to 10?",
          "I couldn't believe the badness of the weather."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baffled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to be completely unable to understand or explain something:",
        "examples": [
          "She was completely baffled by his strange behaviour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baffles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to be completely unable to understand or explain something:",
        "examples": [
          "She was completely baffled by his strange behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to be unable to understand or explain something:",
        "examples": [
          "Even his friends were baffled by his behavior."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baffling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible for someone to understand or explain:",
        "examples": [
          "I found what he was saying completely baffling.",
          "The baffling array of features on baby monitors can be overwhelming."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft container made out of paper or thin plastic, and open at the top, used to hold foods and other goods:",
        "examples": [
          "a paper/plastic bag",
          "a bag of apples/nuts",
          "Don't eat that whole bag of (= the amount the bag contains) sweets at once."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container made of leather, plastic, or other material, usually with a handle or handles, in which you carry personal things, or clothes or other things that you need for travelling:",
        "examples": [
          "She pulled a pen and notepad out of her bag and started jotting down information.",
          "pack your bags I hadn't even packed my bags.",
          "a shopping bag"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dark, loose, or swollen skin under your eyes because of tiredness or old age:",
        "examples": [
          "She was considering cosmetic surgery to deal with the bags under her eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place on a website where you collect the names of things you intend to buy from the website:",
        "examples": [
          "Simply add the item to your bag, and proceed to checkout as normal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude and insulting name for a woman, especially an older one:",
        "examples": [
          "old bag Silly old bag!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the square cloth or plastic bag that marks one of the four positions on a square that a player must reach to score a point in the game of baseball:",
        "examples": [
          "The fielder just kept his foot on the bag.",
          "The wide throw pulled the first baseman off the bag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a bag:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a job bagging groceries at the local supermarket.",
          "Shall I bag those tomatoes for you?",
          "Bagged salads make healthy eating more convenient."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something before other people have a chance to take it:",
        "examples": [
          "Bag us some decent seats if you get there first, won't you?",
          "bag something for someone I bagged a riverside table for us for lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win something, especially a prize:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the bookies' favourite to bag an Oscar.",
          "He is eager to bag his fifth victory of the season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hunt and kill an animal or bird",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach the top of a mountain:",
        "examples": [
          "We bagged three summits in one day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hang loosely like a bag:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate these trousers - they bag at the back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not use something that you have, and use something else instead:",
        "examples": [
          "Bag that old grey sweater, and wear something more colourful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize or laugh at someone or something in an unkind way:",
        "examples": [
          "I never bagged the organizers or said it was poorly organized.",
          "bag someone out Stop bagging her out - she's doing her best."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container of paper or light plastic that is open at the top, used esp. to hold things you have bought:",
        "examples": [
          "a grocery/shopping bag"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container of leather, hard plastic, or cloth material with a top that can be closed, for carrying clothes or other objects, esp. when you are traveling; a suitcase:",
        "examples": [
          "You can leave your bags in the hotel room, and I’ll send someone up for them later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bag is also a woman’s pocketbook:",
        "examples": [
          "I carry a large shoulder bag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hunt and capture or kill an animal or bird:",
        "examples": [
          "Only 15 percent of last year’s hunters actually bagged a deer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put items in a bag:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll bag your groceries for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is in the bag, you are certain to get it or to achieve it:",
        "examples": [
          "The company goes into the year with 75% of its expected revenues already in the bag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be made responsible for something that was really the fault of somebody else:",
        "examples": [
          "He quit the company and we were left holding the bag for the bad decisions he'd made."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bagel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of bread that is small, hard, and in the shape of a ring:",
        "examples": [
          "an onion bagel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in tennis, a situation in which a player has won a set (= part of a match) by 6 games to 0.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, chewy, circular piece of bread with a hole in the center",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bagels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of bread that is small, hard, and in the shape of a ring:",
        "examples": [
          "an onion bagel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in tennis, a situation in which a player has won a set (= part of a match) by 6 games to 0.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, chewy, circular piece of bread with a hole in the center",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "baggage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bags, cases, etc. that you take with you when you travel:",
        "examples": [
          "How many pieces of baggage do you have?",
          "We had to pay extra for our excess baggage (= our bags and suitcases that weighed more than was allowed)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beliefs and feelings that influence how you think and behave:",
        "examples": [
          "We all carry a lot of emotional baggage around with us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bags that you take with you when you travel; luggage:",
        "examples": [
          "How many pieces of baggage do you have?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beliefs and feelings that you have which influence how you think and behave:",
        "examples": [
          "Everybody brings their own baggage to viewing a work of art."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cases, bags, etc. that you take with you when you travel:",
        "examples": [
          "Have a name tag on each piece of baggage.",
          "You'll need to put any sharp objects into your checked baggage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cases or bags that you take onto a plane with you and are not checked in:",
        "examples": [
          "I only had carry-on baggage so I went straight to the departure gate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bags, cases, etc. that weigh more than the weight you are allowed to take onto a plane, or the extra money you have to pay for it to be taken:",
        "examples": [
          "On the return trip we were charged $80 excess baggage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bagged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bagging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "baggy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of clothes) hanging loosely because of being too big or having been stretched:",
        "examples": [
          "baggy trousers",
          "My T-shirt went all baggy in the wash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of clothes) hanging loosely because of being too big or having been stretched:",
        "examples": [
          "a baggy sweater"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baghdad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Iraq, in the central part of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "The television presenter will travel to Baghdad to interview some of the country's leading musicians.",
          "He rose to become the director of the company's Baghdad office, but lost his job in 1990."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bagman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who collects or delivers illegal payments or illegally earned money for someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "He was alleged to have been a bagman for the Mafia.",
          "He was the corrupt politician's trusted bagman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bagpipes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of musical instrument, played especially in Scotland and Ireland, from which you produce sound by blowing air into a bag and pressing it out through pipes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument played by blowing air into a bag and forcing it out through pipes, used esp. in Scotland",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bags": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft container made out of paper or thin plastic, and open at the top, used to hold foods and other goods:",
        "examples": [
          "a paper/plastic bag",
          "a bag of apples/nuts",
          "Don't eat that whole bag of (= the amount the bag contains) sweets at once."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container made of leather, plastic, or other material, usually with a handle or handles, in which you carry personal things, or clothes or other things that you need for travelling:",
        "examples": [
          "She pulled a pen and notepad out of her bag and started jotting down information.",
          "pack your bags I hadn't even packed my bags.",
          "a shopping bag"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dark, loose, or swollen skin under your eyes because of tiredness or old age:",
        "examples": [
          "She was considering cosmetic surgery to deal with the bags under her eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place on a website where you collect the names of things you intend to buy from the website:",
        "examples": [
          "Simply add the item to your bag, and proceed to checkout as normal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude and insulting name for a woman, especially an older one:",
        "examples": [
          "old bag Silly old bag!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the square cloth or plastic bag that marks one of the four positions on a square that a player must reach to score a point in the game of baseball:",
        "examples": [
          "The fielder just kept his foot on the bag.",
          "The wide throw pulled the first baseman off the bag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a bag:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a job bagging groceries at the local supermarket.",
          "Shall I bag those tomatoes for you?",
          "Bagged salads make healthy eating more convenient."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something before other people have a chance to take it:",
        "examples": [
          "Bag us some decent seats if you get there first, won't you?",
          "bag something for someone I bagged a riverside table for us for lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win something, especially a prize:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the bookies' favourite to bag an Oscar.",
          "He is eager to bag his fifth victory of the season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hunt and kill an animal or bird",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach the top of a mountain:",
        "examples": [
          "We bagged three summits in one day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hang loosely like a bag:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate these trousers - they bag at the back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not use something that you have, and use something else instead:",
        "examples": [
          "Bag that old grey sweater, and wear something more colourful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize or laugh at someone or something in an unkind way:",
        "examples": [
          "I never bagged the organizers or said it was poorly organized.",
          "bag someone out Stop bagging her out - she's doing her best."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container of paper or light plastic that is open at the top, used esp. to hold things you have bought:",
        "examples": [
          "a grocery/shopping bag"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container of leather, hard plastic, or cloth material with a top that can be closed, for carrying clothes or other objects, esp. when you are traveling; a suitcase:",
        "examples": [
          "You can leave your bags in the hotel room, and I’ll send someone up for them later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bag is also a woman’s pocketbook:",
        "examples": [
          "I carry a large shoulder bag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hunt and capture or kill an animal or bird:",
        "examples": [
          "Only 15 percent of last year’s hunters actually bagged a deer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put items in a bag:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll bag your groceries for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is in the bag, you are certain to get it or to achieve it:",
        "examples": [
          "The company goes into the year with 75% of its expected revenues already in the bag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be made responsible for something that was really the fault of somebody else:",
        "examples": [
          "He quit the company and we were left holding the bag for the bad decisions he'd made."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baguette": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin stick of white bread, of a type that originally came from France",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a baguette, or part of a baguette, that is filled with cold food such as meat, cheese, or salad, and eaten as a sandwich:",
        "examples": [
          "a ham and cheese baguette"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bahamas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in the West Indies made up of around 700 small islands",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that a person who has been accused of a crime pays to a law court so that they can be released until their trial. The payment is a way of making certain that the person will return to court for trial:",
        "examples": [
          "on bail He was out on bail awaiting trial.",
          "be released on bail He was released on bail of $100,000.",
          "free on bail He is free on bail and due back in court in October.",
          "police bail She has been released on police bail pending further inquiries.",
          "grant bail Because of a previous conviction, the judge refused to grant bail (= allow the accused person to be released)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the two small pieces of wood on top of the stumps in a game of cricket, that can be knocked off with the ball to make the player who is batting (= hitting the ball) out:",
        "examples": [
          "The bowler dislodged the bails with his second ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove water from a boat using a container:",
        "examples": [
          "The boat's sinking! Start bailing quickly!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone accused of a crime is bailed, they are released until their trial after paying bail to the court:",
        "examples": [
          "She was yesterday bailed for three weeks on drink-driving offences.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He was bailed to appear at the Magistrates' Court next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop doing something or leave a place before something is finished:",
        "examples": [
          "It was so boring I bailed early."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sum of money given to a law court by a person accused of a crime so that the person can be released until the trial, at which time the money will be returned:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge set bail at $100,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove water from a boat by using a container:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’d float around for hours fishing and bailing out the water leaking in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that someone agrees to pay to a court so that a person who has been accused of a crime can remain free until their trial. If the person does not appear at the trial, the court keeps the money:",
        "examples": [
          "The Court of Appeals let him remain free on bail during the appeal of his conviction.",
          "I agreed to stand bail for him (= pay the bail).",
          "Bail was set at £20,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone accused of a crime is bailed, they are released until their trial, after money has been paid to the court:",
        "examples": [
          "She was bailed after being charged with fraud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bailed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove water from a boat using a container:",
        "examples": [
          "The boat's sinking! Start bailing quickly!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone accused of a crime is bailed, they are released until their trial after paying bail to the court:",
        "examples": [
          "She was yesterday bailed for three weeks on drink-driving offences.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He was bailed to appear at the Magistrates' Court next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop doing something or leave a place before something is finished:",
        "examples": [
          "It was so boring I bailed early."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bailey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the open area inside the outer wall of a castle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bailiff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in the UK ) an official who takes away someone's possessions when they owe money:",
        "examples": [
          "They didn't pay their rent, so the landlord called/sent in the bailiffs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the US) an official who is responsible for prisoners who are appearing in court",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the UK ) a person whose job is to take care of someone else's land or property",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official who is responsible for prisoners who are appearing in court",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official who takes possession of someone's property when they cannot pay their debts:",
        "examples": [
          "They threatened to call in the bailiffs to recover the family's debts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official who is responsible for prisoners who are appearing in court",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bailing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove water from a boat using a container:",
        "examples": [
          "The boat's sinking! Start bailing quickly!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone accused of a crime is bailed, they are released until their trial after paying bail to the court:",
        "examples": [
          "She was yesterday bailed for three weeks on drink-driving offences.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He was bailed to appear at the Magistrates' Court next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop doing something or leave a place before something is finished:",
        "examples": [
          "It was so boring I bailed early."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the two small pieces of wood on top of the stumps in a game of cricket, that can be knocked off with the ball to make the player who is batting (= hitting the ball) out:",
        "examples": [
          "The bowler dislodged the bails with his second ball.",
          "The ball appeared to touch one of the stumps but the bails stayed on.",
          "He heard the bails fall to the ground behind him and saw the bowler celebrating.",
          "The umpire removed the bails and walked towards the pavilion.",
          "A video replay showed that the ball just went over the bails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bait": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of food on a hook (= curved piece of wire) or in a special device used to attract and catch a fish or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "They were digging up worms to use for bait.",
          "We put down some poisoned bait to kill the rats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is said or offered to people in order to make them react in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Free holidays were offered as bait to customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally make a person angry by saying or doing things to annoy them:",
        "examples": [
          "Ignore him - he's just baiting you.",
          "I suspect he was just baiting me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make dogs attack an animal for cruel entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "We used to bait bears and make children work in mines, but nobody wants to return to those days, do they?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put food on a hook (= curved piece of wire) or in a special device to attract and catch a fish or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have any stale cheese that I can bait the mousetrap with?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of food used to attract and catch a fish or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The fishermen bought some worms to use as bait."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. Bait is also anything used to persuade someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Lawyers making the investment offering will find out today whether someone is ready to take the bait."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "put bait on a hook or in a trap:",
        "examples": [
          "You can bait the mousetrap with a piece of cheese."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally make someone angry by saying or doing annoying things:",
        "examples": [
          "She enjoys baiting her brother by teasing him about his girlfriend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally make a person angry by saying or doing things to annoy them:",
        "examples": [
          "Ignore him - he's just baiting you.",
          "I suspect he was just baiting me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make dogs attack an animal for cruel entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "We used to bait bears and make children work in mines, but nobody wants to return to those days, do they?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put food on a hook (= curved piece of wire) or in a special device to attract and catch a fish or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have any stale cheese that I can bait the mousetrap with?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baiting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to form nouns and adjectives that describe the act of intentionally trying to make a particular person or group of people angry by saying things to annoy, offend, or criticize them:",
        "examples": [
          "a celebrity-baiting newspaper columnist",
          "The comedian liked to indulge in a bit of media-baiting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cook inside an oven, without using added liquid or fat:",
        "examples": [
          "I made the icing while the cake was baking.",
          "a baked potato",
          "freshly baked bread",
          "Bake at 180°C for about 20 minutes.",
          "Bake for 5–7 minutes in a preheated oven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something such as earth or clay hard by heating it, usually in order to make bricks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or become very hot:",
        "examples": [
          "It's baking outside.",
          "You'll bake in that fleece jacket!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a savoury (= not sweet) dish made from a mixture of foods that is baked in the oven:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a delicious salmon and broccoli bake.",
          "This is how you make a simple tuna bake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cake, or other sweet food that is baked in the oven:",
        "examples": [
          "Viewers have been sending in pictures of their bakes.",
          "Please bring your bakes to the end of the bench."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook inside an oven",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "baked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook inside an oven, without using added liquid or fat:",
        "examples": [
          "I made the icing while the cake was baking.",
          "a baked potato",
          "freshly baked bread",
          "Bake at 180°C for about 20 minutes.",
          "Bake for 5–7 minutes in a preheated oven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something such as earth or clay hard by heating it, usually in order to make bricks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or become very hot:",
        "examples": [
          "It's baking outside.",
          "You'll bake in that fleece jacket!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes bread and cakes, or who sells bread and cakes as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "He has to get up at 4 a.m. for his job as a baker.",
          "She was a baker at a local hotel making £10 an hour.",
          "Their grandmother was a wonderful baker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shop where bread and cakes are sold and sometimes made:",
        "examples": [
          "The village has a butcher, a baker, and a fishmonger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to make bread and cakes for sale",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bakers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes bread and cakes, or who sells bread and cakes as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "He has to get up at 4 a.m. for his job as a baker.",
          "She was a baker at a local hotel making £10 an hour.",
          "Their grandmother was a wonderful baker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shop where bread and cakes are sold and sometimes made:",
        "examples": [
          "The village has a butcher, a baker, and a fishmonger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to make bread and cakes for sale",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bakery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where bread and cakes are made and sometimes sold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where bread, cakes, and pastries are made or sold",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "baking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of making things such as cakes, bread, and biscuits by cooking them inside an oven:",
        "examples": [
          "I use palm sugar in baking, and I really like the taste.",
          "The show led to a huge rise in the popularity of baking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or fact of something being cooked inside an oven:",
        "examples": [
          "The pastry may puff up during baking.",
          "After baking, the cheesecake is chilled and topped with cream.",
          "a baking dish"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very hot:",
        "examples": [
          "It's really baking out there.",
          "They worked all day under a baking hot sun."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baklava": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet food popular in Turkey and the Middle East, made from layers of thin pastry with nuts and syrup (= sugar cooked with water) or honey",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "balance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to remain standing, especially because your weight is equally distributed (= spread):",
        "examples": [
          "lose your balance The toddler wobbled and lost his balance (= started to fall sideways).",
          "keep your balance She had to hold onto the railings to keep her balance (= to stop herself from falling).",
          "maintain balance These canals inside the ear are responsible for helping the body maintain balance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation where different things are given equal importance, or are considered or divided equally or fairly:",
        "examples": [
          "strike a balance We must strike a balance between reckless spending and penny-pinching (= try to have something between these two things).",
          "redress the balance New tax measures are designed to redress the balance (= make the situation more equal) between rich and poor.",
          "balance between She says finding the right balance between her own ideas and those of her tutors was initially confusing.",
          "The gender balance is improving as we are now training more female paramedics.",
          "Life is all about balance, and the happiest people seem to be those who manage to maintain that balance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "after thinking about all the different facts or opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "I would say that, on balance, it hasn't been a bad year.",
          "On balance, I believe he was a good president.",
          "I think that on balance, this is a safe city to live in.",
          "On balance, we support wind power as a source of clean energy.",
          "They have created a show that is, on balance, pretty entertaining."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The balance on a piece of electronic equipment for playing music is the particular mixture of different sounds, or the device that controls this.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used for weighing things, consisting of two dishes hanging on a bar that shows when the contents of both dishes weigh the same",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money you have in a bank account, or the amount of something that you have left after you have spent or used up the rest:",
        "examples": [
          "Once we know how much money we'll need, let's spend the balance.",
          "bank balance The company's success is reflected in its healthy bank balance.",
          "account balance The bank doesn't pay interest on current account balances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money that is returned to someone who has paid for something that costs less than the amount that they gave",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a position where you will stand without falling to either side, or to put something in this position:",
        "examples": [
          "balance on The flamingos balanced gracefully on one leg.",
          "balance something on something She balanced a huge pot effortlessly on her head and walked down to the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give several things equal amounts of importance, time, or money so that a situation is successful:",
        "examples": [
          "I struggle to balance work and family commitments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange a system that relates to money so that the amount of money spent is not more than the amount received:",
        "examples": [
          "Check your bank statements, balance your accounts and add up your expenses.",
          "balance the budget Stringent measures were introduced so that the government could balance the budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make certain that the amount of money spent is not more than the amount of money received:",
        "examples": [
          "If the business loses any more money, we won't be able to balance the books this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of someone or something in which its weight is equally divided so that it can stay in one position or be under control while moving:",
        "examples": [
          "He jumped off the porch and lost his balance when he landed on the grass, falling to the ground.",
          "We’re teaching Sue how to ride a bike, but she’s still having trouble keeping her balance.",
          "The horse jumped the fence but landed off balance and fell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Balance in a work of art means that all the parts of it work together and no part is emphasized too much.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which two opposing forces have or are given the same power:",
        "examples": [
          "He works toward a balance between extremes.",
          "As a journalist, you try to strike a balance between serious reporting and the temptation to say clever things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money you have in a bank account or an amount of money owed:",
        "examples": [
          "a bank balance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A balance is also the amount of something that you have left after you have spent or used up the rest:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ll go over your homework for the first half hour and use the balance of the class period to prepare for the exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something stay in one position by having its weight equally divided:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He balanced the book on top of his coffee cup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put opposing forces into a position in which neither controls the other:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to balance the children’s needs against my own."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference in the amount of money that has come into and gone out of a bank account in a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "Virtually all financial records - bank balances, mutual fund, and brokerage records - are held in electronic form.",
          "I checked my balance at the ATM."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount shown in a company's financial records that is the difference between the total credits and the total debits in a particular account:",
        "examples": [
          "This balance is then transferred to the profit and loss account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that you still owe after you have paid a part of the total amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut your outstanding mortgage balance and your monthly repayments will also come down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that you owe on a credit card account:",
        "examples": [
          "He is one of millions of people who does not pay off his credit card balance every month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the remaining part of an amount:",
        "examples": [
          "We ordered 200 copies; 50 to be delivered now and the balance next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state where things exist in equal amounts or are of equal importance:",
        "examples": [
          "They are looking for a better balance between internet security and ease of use.",
          "You need to find a balance between the demands of work and those of your home life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange a system of accounts so that the amount of money spent is no more than the amount received:",
        "examples": [
          "The Conservatives initially balanced the books by selling assets and cutting health and education spending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an account balances, the amounts of money on the credit and debit sides are equal:",
        "examples": [
          "He had made some kind of computation error and the account didn't balance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend only as much money as you have received, or planned to spend:",
        "examples": [
          "The President is unlikely to balance the budget in this term of office, but he does hope to lower the deficit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be equal in amount or value, or to make things equal in amount or value:",
        "examples": [
          "They hoped that this month's good sales would balance out the poor sales in the previous month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give two or more things equal amounts of importance, time, or money so that a situation is successful:",
        "examples": [
          "I struggle to balance work and family commitments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a person tries to give equal amounts of importance to two or more things so that a situation is successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Outsourcing decisions are essentially a balancing act between the benefits of markets, lower production costs, and higher transaction costs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "balanced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "considering all sides or opinions equally:",
        "examples": [
          "The news programme prided itself on its balanced reporting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing an equal amount or number of similar things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee is evenly balanced, with six members from each party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving all sides equal attention and consideration:",
        "examples": [
          "The news program prided itself on its balanced reporting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A balanced budget is a financial plan in which the amount of money spent is not greater than the amount received.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A balanced diet is a combination of the correct types and amounts of food.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "balances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to remain standing, especially because your weight is equally distributed (= spread):",
        "examples": [
          "lose your balance The toddler wobbled and lost his balance (= started to fall sideways).",
          "keep your balance She had to hold onto the railings to keep her balance (= to stop herself from falling).",
          "maintain balance These canals inside the ear are responsible for helping the body maintain balance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation where different things are given equal importance, or are considered or divided equally or fairly:",
        "examples": [
          "strike a balance We must strike a balance between reckless spending and penny-pinching (= try to have something between these two things).",
          "redress the balance New tax measures are designed to redress the balance (= make the situation more equal) between rich and poor.",
          "balance between She says finding the right balance between her own ideas and those of her tutors was initially confusing.",
          "The gender balance is improving as we are now training more female paramedics.",
          "Life is all about balance, and the happiest people seem to be those who manage to maintain that balance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "after thinking about all the different facts or opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "I would say that, on balance, it hasn't been a bad year.",
          "On balance, I believe he was a good president.",
          "I think that on balance, this is a safe city to live in.",
          "On balance, we support wind power as a source of clean energy.",
          "They have created a show that is, on balance, pretty entertaining."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The balance on a piece of electronic equipment for playing music is the particular mixture of different sounds, or the device that controls this.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used for weighing things, consisting of two dishes hanging on a bar that shows when the contents of both dishes weigh the same",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money you have in a bank account, or the amount of something that you have left after you have spent or used up the rest:",
        "examples": [
          "Once we know how much money we'll need, let's spend the balance.",
          "bank balance The company's success is reflected in its healthy bank balance.",
          "account balance The bank doesn't pay interest on current account balances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money that is returned to someone who has paid for something that costs less than the amount that they gave",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a position where you will stand without falling to either side, or to put something in this position:",
        "examples": [
          "balance on The flamingos balanced gracefully on one leg.",
          "balance something on something She balanced a huge pot effortlessly on her head and walked down to the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give several things equal amounts of importance, time, or money so that a situation is successful:",
        "examples": [
          "I struggle to balance work and family commitments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange a system that relates to money so that the amount of money spent is not more than the amount received:",
        "examples": [
          "Check your bank statements, balance your accounts and add up your expenses.",
          "balance the budget Stringent measures were introduced so that the government could balance the budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make certain that the amount of money spent is not more than the amount of money received:",
        "examples": [
          "If the business loses any more money, we won't be able to balance the books this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of someone or something in which its weight is equally divided so that it can stay in one position or be under control while moving:",
        "examples": [
          "He jumped off the porch and lost his balance when he landed on the grass, falling to the ground.",
          "We’re teaching Sue how to ride a bike, but she’s still having trouble keeping her balance.",
          "The horse jumped the fence but landed off balance and fell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Balance in a work of art means that all the parts of it work together and no part is emphasized too much.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which two opposing forces have or are given the same power:",
        "examples": [
          "He works toward a balance between extremes.",
          "As a journalist, you try to strike a balance between serious reporting and the temptation to say clever things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money you have in a bank account or an amount of money owed:",
        "examples": [
          "a bank balance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A balance is also the amount of something that you have left after you have spent or used up the rest:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ll go over your homework for the first half hour and use the balance of the class period to prepare for the exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something stay in one position by having its weight equally divided:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He balanced the book on top of his coffee cup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put opposing forces into a position in which neither controls the other:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to balance the children’s needs against my own."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference in the amount of money that has come into and gone out of a bank account in a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "Virtually all financial records - bank balances, mutual fund, and brokerage records - are held in electronic form.",
          "I checked my balance at the ATM."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount shown in a company's financial records that is the difference between the total credits and the total debits in a particular account:",
        "examples": [
          "This balance is then transferred to the profit and loss account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that you still owe after you have paid a part of the total amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut your outstanding mortgage balance and your monthly repayments will also come down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that you owe on a credit card account:",
        "examples": [
          "He is one of millions of people who does not pay off his credit card balance every month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the remaining part of an amount:",
        "examples": [
          "We ordered 200 copies; 50 to be delivered now and the balance next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state where things exist in equal amounts or are of equal importance:",
        "examples": [
          "They are looking for a better balance between internet security and ease of use.",
          "You need to find a balance between the demands of work and those of your home life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange a system of accounts so that the amount of money spent is no more than the amount received:",
        "examples": [
          "The Conservatives initially balanced the books by selling assets and cutting health and education spending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an account balances, the amounts of money on the credit and debit sides are equal:",
        "examples": [
          "He had made some kind of computation error and the account didn't balance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend only as much money as you have received, or planned to spend:",
        "examples": [
          "The President is unlikely to balance the budget in this term of office, but he does hope to lower the deficit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be equal in amount or value, or to make things equal in amount or value:",
        "examples": [
          "They hoped that this month's good sales would balance out the poor sales in the previous month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give two or more things equal amounts of importance, time, or money so that a situation is successful:",
        "examples": [
          "I struggle to balance work and family commitments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a person tries to give equal amounts of importance to two or more things so that a situation is successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Outsourcing decisions are essentially a balancing act between the benefits of markets, lower production costs, and higher transaction costs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "balancing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a position where you will stand without falling to either side, or to put something in this position:",
        "examples": [
          "balance on The flamingos balanced gracefully on one leg.",
          "balance something on something She balanced a huge pot effortlessly on her head and walked down to the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give several things equal amounts of importance, time, or money so that a situation is successful:",
        "examples": [
          "I struggle to balance work and family commitments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange a system that relates to money so that the amount of money spent is not more than the amount received:",
        "examples": [
          "Check your bank statements, balance your accounts and add up your expenses.",
          "balance the budget Stringent measures were introduced so that the government could balance the budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make certain that the amount of money spent is not more than the amount of money received:",
        "examples": [
          "If the business loses any more money, we won't be able to balance the books this year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "balcony": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area with a wall or bars around it that is joined to the outside wall of a building on an upper level:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a drink on the hotel balcony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of seats at an upper level in a theatre:",
        "examples": [
          "Our seats are in row F of the balcony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow floor that is attached to the outside wall of a building above the ground, usually with sides or bars, or an area of seats at an upper level in a theater:",
        "examples": [
          "Our hotel room has a balcony that looks out over the pool."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bald": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with little or no hair on the head:",
        "examples": [
          "At 20 he was already going bald."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely bald:",
        "examples": [
          "When he took off his hat, we saw that he was as bald as a coot!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "basic and with no unnecessary words or detail:",
        "examples": [
          "There was just this bald statement of resignation - no explanation or anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bald tyre is one that has worn away to become very smooth and is therefore dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "The tyre was completely bald."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without hair on the head, or without much hair",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "basic and with no unnecessary words; not detailed:",
        "examples": [
          "She just left a bald statement of resignation without any explanation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baldness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the condition of having little or no hair on the head:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffered from premature baldness, losing his hair in his twenties.",
          "There is no cure for baldness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being very direct, with no unnecessary words or no attempt to be more polite or less shocking:",
        "examples": [
          "The baldness of her question shocked him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of having no or very little hair:",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "baldy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unkind name for someone who has lost or is losing the hair on their head:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Hey, baldy!\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something such as hay, paper, wool, or cloth that has been tied tightly together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie up something tightly into bales:",
        "examples": [
          "We were baling (up) the hay all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something such as hay (= dry grass), paper, wool, or cloth that has been tied tightly together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something such as paper, wool, or cloth that has been tied tightly together:",
        "examples": [
          "A bale of alfalfa that usually would sell for about $3.50 could cost as much as $10 this year.",
          "a bale of cotton"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie up something tightly into bales:",
        "examples": [
          "The hay must be baled, and stacked as quickly as possible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "balk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be unwilling to do something or to allow something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "I balked at the prospect of spending four hours on a train with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to stop in the act of throwing the ball to the batter, in a way that is against the rules",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rough, thick piece of wood",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, an act of stopping in the middle of throwing the ball to the batter, which is against the rules",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be unwilling to do something or let something happen:",
        "examples": [
          "I balked at the prospect of spending four hours on a train with him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ball": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any object in the shape of a sphere, especially one used as a toy by children or in various sports such as tennis and football:",
        "examples": [
          "a beach/golf/tennis ball",
          "hit a ball Just try to concentrate on hitting the ball.",
          "kick a ball They enjoy kicking a ball around the park.",
          "throw a ball He could have thrown the ball to first baseman.",
          "play a ball He had nobody to play the ball to in the box.",
          "The kitten curled itself into a ball (= the shape of a ball)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of thread that has been rolled into a ball:",
        "examples": [
          "a ball of string/wool"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rounded part of your foot or thumb where the toes join the foot and the thumb joins the hand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ball-shaped Christmas decoration for hanging on a tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, a pass from one player to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Jones picked up a great ball from Campbell and rounded the keeper to score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a throw from the bowler (= person who throws the ball) to the batter:",
        "examples": [
          "He was beaten by a great ball that spun past his bat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a ball that is thrown to the batter but that the batter does not try to hit because it is outside the hitting area:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a full count: three balls, two strikes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any game that involves throwing and catching a ball:",
        "examples": [
          "play ball The kids were outside playing ball.",
          "I like watching college/pro ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large formal occasion where people dance:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you go to the Summer Ball last year?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a testicle:",
        "examples": [
          "He noticed a lump in his left ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something form a closed round shape:",
        "examples": [
          "She balled her fists so her nails dug deep into her palms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a man) to have sex with someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round object that can roll and usually bounce and that is used in many games in which it is thrown, hit, or kicked:",
        "examples": [
          "a golf/soccer/tennis ball"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The ball of the foot is the curved part where the big toe joins the foot.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, formal occasion where people dance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A ball is also any very enjoyable experience:",
        "examples": [
          "\"How was your weekend?\" \"We had a ball!\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ballad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a song or poem that tells a story, or (in popular music) a slow love song",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a song or poem that tells a story, or a slow love song",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ballads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a song or poem that tells a story, or (in popular music) a slow love song",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a song or poem that tells a story, or a slow love song",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ballast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "heavy matter such as sand, stone, or water that is used at the bottom of a ship or a hot-air balloon to make it heavier, or the small stones on which railways and roads are made:",
        "examples": [
          "The weed may have been accidentally imported in soil used as ship ballast.",
          "A ship sailing with an empty hold will have filled its ballast tanks at its source port."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that helps someone or something to succeed, especially by keeping them or it under control, or making them or it more serious:",
        "examples": [
          "He needed his platoon mates around him. They were his ballast.",
          "The team is struggling because of a shortage of the ballast that senior players provide."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ballerina": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a female ballet dancer (= someone who does ballet, a type of dancing where carefully organized movements tell a story or express an idea, especially as a job):",
        "examples": [
          "She turned to sport when she grew too tall to fulfil her ambition of becoming a ballerina.",
          "A ballerina, choreographer, and ballet director, she was born in 1918."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female ballet dancer",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ballet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of dancing where carefully organized movements tell a story or express an idea, or a theatre work that uses this type of dancing:",
        "examples": [
          "a ballet dancer",
          "By the age of 15 he had already composed his first ballet (= music for a ballet)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of dancing in which controlled movements of the body are designed to express the beauty of physical motion, often while telling a story, or a piece of music for such dancing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ballgame": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a baseball game",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a baseball game or a similar game",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of conditions that control how something can be done:",
        "examples": [
          "Working for a large corporation was one thing, but now that we’re in business for ourselves, it’s a whole new ballgame."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ballistic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with ballistics (= the study of the behaviour of objects that are shot or thrown through the air, such as a bullet from a gun):",
        "examples": [
          "None of the defendants could be linked to the fatal gunshot because of a lack of ballistic evidence.",
          "They established a ballistic \"fingerprinting\" database to help law enforcement officials track guns throughout the state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a weapon, etc.) moving and falling to earth or onto its target using the force of gravity only:",
        "examples": [
          "The country is thought to have ballistic, chemical, and biological weapons capabilities.",
          "The space capsule malfunctioned and fell back to Earth in a steep ballistic path that subjected those inside to high G-forces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become extremely angry:",
        "examples": [
          "If your dad finds out you've been skipping school, he'll go ballistic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ballistics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the study of objects that are shot or thrown through the air, such as a bullet from a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "His team includes a mapping expert and a specialist in ballistics.",
          "He is a ballistics expert at the FBI lab in Quantico.",
          "Ballistics tests indicated that all three victims were killed by bullets fired from the same gun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of objects that are shot or thrown through the air",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "balloon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, thin rubber bag that you blow air into or fill with a light gas until it is round in shape, used for decoration, as a children's toy, or for other purposes such as medical treatment or scientific research :",
        "examples": [
          "We tied balloons and streamers to the ceiling ready for the party.",
          "Angioplasty is a medical procedure in which a balloon is used to stretch open a narrow or blocked artery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large balloon that is filled with hot air or gas and can carry people in a basket (= open container ) hanging under it:",
        "examples": [
          "People first flew in a balloon in 1783."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round shape drawn next to the head of a character in a cartoon (= a story or joke told using drawings), in which the character's words or thoughts are written :",
        "examples": [
          "The words appear inside a cartoon-style balloon hovering above the figures.",
          "He produced many of the best-known images of American Pop Art, especially frames from comic books complete with speech balloons.",
          "You can edit the photos, for example by adding thought balloons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly increase in size, weight, or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "Medical costs are likely to balloon for families as life spans increase.",
          "The rumours soon ballooned into a full-blown scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get bigger and rounder, usually by filling with air:",
        "examples": [
          "The silk of the parachute ballooned above me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel using a hot-air balloon:",
        "examples": [
          "He planned to become the first person to balloon over the North Pole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, thin, rubber bag that you can fill with air or another gas until it is round in shape, often used for decoration at parties or as a child’s toy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A balloon is also a very large, round container filled with a gas that can rise in the air and carry people riding under it in an attached box.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become larger, esp. quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The rumors soon ballooned into (= quickly became) a full-grown scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of loan that is paid back in regular small payments with a final larger payment:",
        "examples": [
          "What we're seeing are interest-only, balloon mortgages with no money down.",
          "Only select a balloon over an adjustable rate mortgage if you are sure that you will be able to meet the final payment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "Some borrowers may not be informed that balloon payments lurk ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly increase in size or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "The decline in sales to America caused the goods trade deficit to balloon to a record £4 billion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "balloons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, thin rubber bag that you blow air into or fill with a light gas until it is round in shape, used for decoration, as a children's toy, or for other purposes such as medical treatment or scientific research :",
        "examples": [
          "We tied balloons and streamers to the ceiling ready for the party.",
          "Angioplasty is a medical procedure in which a balloon is used to stretch open a narrow or blocked artery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large balloon that is filled with hot air or gas and can carry people in a basket (= open container ) hanging under it:",
        "examples": [
          "People first flew in a balloon in 1783."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round shape drawn next to the head of a character in a cartoon (= a story or joke told using drawings), in which the character's words or thoughts are written :",
        "examples": [
          "The words appear inside a cartoon-style balloon hovering above the figures.",
          "He produced many of the best-known images of American Pop Art, especially frames from comic books complete with speech balloons.",
          "You can edit the photos, for example by adding thought balloons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly increase in size, weight, or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "Medical costs are likely to balloon for families as life spans increase.",
          "The rumours soon ballooned into a full-blown scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get bigger and rounder, usually by filling with air:",
        "examples": [
          "The silk of the parachute ballooned above me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel using a hot-air balloon:",
        "examples": [
          "He planned to become the first person to balloon over the North Pole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, thin, rubber bag that you can fill with air or another gas until it is round in shape, often used for decoration at parties or as a child’s toy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A balloon is also a very large, round container filled with a gas that can rise in the air and carry people riding under it in an attached box.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become larger, esp. quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The rumors soon ballooned into (= quickly became) a full-grown scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of loan that is paid back in regular small payments with a final larger payment:",
        "examples": [
          "What we're seeing are interest-only, balloon mortgages with no money down.",
          "Only select a balloon over an adjustable rate mortgage if you are sure that you will be able to meet the final payment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "Some borrowers may not be informed that balloon payments lurk ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly increase in size or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "The decline in sales to America caused the goods trade deficit to balloon to a record £4 billion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ballot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system or occasion of secret voting:",
        "examples": [
          "Representatives were elected by ballot.",
          "Everyone casts his or her ballot (= votes) in secret.",
          "They decided to hold a ballot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper on which you write your vote",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vote secretly on a particular matter:",
        "examples": [
          "OK, this seems to be an area of disagreement, so let's put it to the ballot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize a secret vote by a group of people in order to find out their views:",
        "examples": [
          "The union decided to ballot its members on the issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper on which you write a secret vote",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The ballot is also a system or occasion of secret voting:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Issues need to be considered in open debate or put on the ballot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people vote on something, usually in secret, or the system for voting:",
        "examples": [
          "The officials are elected by ballot.",
          "About 45 percent of the state's 2.8 million registered voters cast a ballot in the primary.",
          "The union is planning to hold a ballot for strike action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper on which you write your vote:",
        "examples": [
          "In Britain, the normal share of spoiled ballot papers in a general election is less than 1%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of choosing which investors will get shares that are being offered for the first time, when the demand for shares is greater than the number being offered",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize a secret vote by a group of people in order to find out their opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "The union said it would ballot workers over industrial action in a pay dispute.",
          "Thousands of steelworkers are to be balloted for strike action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose the investors who will get shares that are being offered for the first time, when the demand for shares is greater than the number being offered",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ballots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system or occasion of secret voting:",
        "examples": [
          "Representatives were elected by ballot.",
          "Everyone casts his or her ballot (= votes) in secret.",
          "They decided to hold a ballot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper on which you write your vote",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vote secretly on a particular matter:",
        "examples": [
          "OK, this seems to be an area of disagreement, so let's put it to the ballot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize a secret vote by a group of people in order to find out their views:",
        "examples": [
          "The union decided to ballot its members on the issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper on which you write a secret vote",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The ballot is also a system or occasion of secret voting:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Issues need to be considered in open debate or put on the ballot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people vote on something, usually in secret, or the system for voting:",
        "examples": [
          "The officials are elected by ballot.",
          "About 45 percent of the state's 2.8 million registered voters cast a ballot in the primary.",
          "The union is planning to hold a ballot for strike action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper on which you write your vote:",
        "examples": [
          "In Britain, the normal share of spoiled ballot papers in a general election is less than 1%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of choosing which investors will get shares that are being offered for the first time, when the demand for shares is greater than the number being offered",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize a secret vote by a group of people in order to find out their opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "The union said it would ballot workers over industrial action in a pay dispute.",
          "Thousands of steelworkers are to be balloted for strike action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose the investors who will get shares that are being offered for the first time, when the demand for shares is greater than the number being offered",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ballpark": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place with a field for playing ball games, especially baseball games, and seats around it for people who are watching:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people were selling tickets outside the ballpark.",
          "The stadium will be replaced by a new ballpark with better facilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ballpark estimate or figure is a number that is a guess, but one that you believe is near the correct number:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll have to go away and cost this carefully, but as a ballpark figure I'd say that it'll be about two million dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large structure enclosing a field on which games, esp. baseball games, are played",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an acceptable range in the amount or number of something when you do not know or cannot agree on an exact amount or number:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d sell the house for $500,000, but his offer isn’t even in the ballpark.",
          "A ballpark figure of $3,000 would be realistic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be of a similar amount or at a similar level:",
        "examples": [
          "The monthly costs of cable and satellite service are generally in the same ballpark for comparable packages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be close to the correct amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Accounts receivable may be less than the printed numbers, but they're in the right ballpark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ballpark cost or figure is a number that is a guess, but that you believe is near the correct number:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have a ballpark figure of what the tax increases will be?",
          "a ballpark estimate"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ballplayer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who plays a sport that uses a ball, usually baseball:",
        "examples": [
          "He rose from poverty to become a big league ballplayer.",
          "\"I want to be remembered as a ball player who gave all he had to give,\" Clemente said of his efforts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person playing a sport who kicks, throws, etc. the ball in a particular way, usually skilfully:",
        "examples": [
          "He is an athlete and a natural ball-player."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ballpoint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pen with a small metal ball at the end that puts ink on the paper:",
        "examples": [
          "The letter was written in blue ballpoint pen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pen with a small, metal ball at the end that rolls ink out when you press the ball against paper to write",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ballroom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large room that is used for formal dancing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large room that is used for dancing or other activities",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "balls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for testicles:",
        "examples": [
          "She fought off her attacker by kicking him in the balls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for complete nonsense:",
        "examples": [
          "a load of balls What he said was a load of balls.",
          "\"All men are pigs.\" \"Balls! (= I completely disagree!)\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for courage and confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "have balls You have to admit it - the woman has balls!",
          "take balls It takes balls to answer the question honestly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "balm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an oil that comes from particular tropical trees and is used especially to treat injuries or reduce pain:",
        "examples": [
          "a new skin balm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that gives comfort:",
        "examples": [
          "Her gentle words were a balm to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an oily substance rubbed into the skin and used esp. to treat injuries or reduce pain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "balmy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of weather) pleasantly warm:",
        "examples": [
          "a balmy summer evening"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of weather) pleasantly warm:",
        "examples": [
          "a balmy night"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baloney": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "nonsense:",
        "examples": [
          "That's a bunch of baloney if you ask me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smoked sausage, sliced and eaten cold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "nonsense:",
        "examples": [
          "That’s a lot of baloney!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bologna",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "balsa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very light wood that is soft and easily cut, sometimes used in making models of aircraft, etc.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "balsamic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of sweet, dark Italian vinegar made from grapes in a traditional way",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "baltic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to the Baltic Sea or the countries surrounding it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very cold:",
        "examples": [
          "It's baltic outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sea between central and northern Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "baltimore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the largest city in the northeastern US state of Maryland:",
        "examples": [
          "They moved to a 2-bedroom apartment in Baltimore.",
          "We reached Baltimore by midday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to suggest the sound of a sudden hit:",
        "examples": [
          "I braced for impact. We hit the water, bam!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that something happened very suddenly or quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "I wrote the order and bam, I sent it off."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bamboo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall tropical grass with hard, hollow stems:",
        "examples": [
          "There are shady tunnels of colossal bamboo (especially welcome in the blazing summers).",
          "In her garden she has bamboos, wonderful rare tree ferns, palm trees and bananas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the stems of this plant, used to make canes (= long sticks), buildings, furniture, and other items, or a single stem of the plant:",
        "examples": [
          "Use bamboo canes to support tomato plants.",
          "The tropical-style lobby has potted palms and bamboo furniture.",
          "The children carried long bamboos to chase away the chickens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fibres (= thread-like parts) of the plant, made into a soft cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "Her clothing is made of bamboo and organic cotton."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall grass that grows in hotter regions and that has hard, hollow stems, or the stems of this plant",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bamboozled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trick or deceive someone, often by confusing them :",
        "examples": [
          "Don't get bamboozled by all the jargon.",
          "She was bamboozled into telling them her credit card number."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ban": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to forbid (= refuse to allow) something, especially officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The film was banned (= the government prevented it from being shown) in several countries.",
          "[ + from + -ing verb ] She was banned from driving for two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official order that prevents something from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "There should be a ban on talking loudly in cinemas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forbid someone to do something or forbid an action:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill would ban drivers from using hand-held phones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official order that prevents someone doing something, or something from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "ban on sth The police are enforcing the state's ban on the sale of fireworks.",
          "impose/enforce/lift a ban They have now lifted the ban on the export of live animals to Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say officially that something is not allowed, or that someone is not allowed to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The law bans the import of ivory into the country.",
          "ban sb/sth from doing sth A number of airlines were banned from operating to the UK."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "banana": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, curved fruit with a yellow skin and soft, sweet, white flesh inside:",
        "examples": [
          "a bunch of bananas",
          "banana milkshake"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, curved fruit with a usually yellow skin and soft, sweet flesh inside",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bananas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very silly:",
        "examples": [
          "You're going out in this weather? You must be bananas!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become extremely angry or excited:",
        "examples": [
          "She'll go bananas when you tell her the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very excited because of pleasure, anger, or another emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "She’ll go bananas when you tell her the news."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "band": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of musicians who play modern music together:",
        "examples": [
          "a jazz/rock band",
          "The Beatles were probably the most famous band in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of young men or women who perform popular songs together and dance as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "He made his name in the 90s boy band Boyzone, before going on to a highly successful solo career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, flat piece of cloth, elastic, metal, or other material put around something, or a long, narrow piece of colour, light, etc. that is different from what surrounds it:",
        "examples": [
          "a wrist band",
          "a red silk band",
          "A narrow band of grass separated the greenhouse from the vegetable garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular range of values, numbers, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The scheme is devised for young people in the 15–20 age band."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who share the same interests or beliefs, or who have joined together for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The former president still has a small band of supporters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of indigenous North American people, usually a group who are related to each other, and who form part of a larger tribe:",
        "examples": [
          "An advocacy group for indigenous bands says many Native languages face imminent extinction.",
          "In the late 1880s, five Indian bands lived along the San Luis Rey River."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group that is a unit of government for Canadian First Nations people:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a tribal councilman for the Cold Lake First Nations band.",
          "Each First Nation is typically represented by a band council."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a band on something, especially an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "We banded the birds (= put bands around their legs) so that we could identify them later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of musicians who play music together, esp. popular music:",
        "examples": [
          "a jazz/rock band",
          "a marching/military band"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have joined together for a special purpose, or a group of animals:",
        "examples": [
          "a band of outlaws"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, flat strip of a material put around something to fasten or strengthen it, or a strip of color, light, etc., that is different from its surrounding area:",
        "examples": [
          "The silver band from his wristwatch left a green ring over his wrist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of values or amounts within fixed upper and lower limits:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of our employees are within the lower age band.",
          "The government would like to widen the 20p tax band to include the majority of taxpayers.",
          "What salary band are you on?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bandage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow piece of cloth that is tied around an injury or a part of someone's body that has been hurt",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie a bandage around an injury or part of someone's body, or put bandages on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "You ought to bandage (up) that cut.",
          "the dog's bandaged paw"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip of cloth that is used to cover an injury on someone’s body to protect it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bandaged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie a bandage around an injury or part of someone's body, or put bandages on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "You ought to bandage (up) that cut.",
          "the dog's bandaged paw"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bandages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow piece of cloth that is tied around an injury or a part of someone's body that has been hurt",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie a bandage around an injury or part of someone's body, or put bandages on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "You ought to bandage (up) that cut.",
          "the dog's bandaged paw"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip of cloth that is used to cover an injury on someone’s body to protect it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bandana": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brightly coloured piece of cloth that is worn around the neck or head",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "banded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of musicians who play modern music together:",
        "examples": [
          "a jazz/rock band",
          "The Beatles were probably the most famous band in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of young men or women who perform popular songs together and dance as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "He made his name in the 90s boy band Boyzone, before going on to a highly successful solo career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, flat piece of cloth, elastic, metal, or other material put around something, or a long, narrow piece of colour, light, etc. that is different from what surrounds it:",
        "examples": [
          "a wrist band",
          "a red silk band",
          "A narrow band of grass separated the greenhouse from the vegetable garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular range of values, numbers, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The scheme is devised for young people in the 15–20 age band."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who share the same interests or beliefs, or who have joined together for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The former president still has a small band of supporters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of indigenous North American people, usually a group who are related to each other, and who form part of a larger tribe:",
        "examples": [
          "An advocacy group for indigenous bands says many Native languages face imminent extinction.",
          "In the late 1880s, five Indian bands lived along the San Luis Rey River."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group that is a unit of government for Canadian First Nations people:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a tribal councilman for the Cold Lake First Nations band.",
          "Each First Nation is typically represented by a band council."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a band on something, especially an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "We banded the birds (= put bands around their legs) so that we could identify them later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of musicians who play music together, esp. popular music:",
        "examples": [
          "a jazz/rock band",
          "a marching/military band"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have joined together for a special purpose, or a group of animals:",
        "examples": [
          "a band of outlaws"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, flat strip of a material put around something to fasten or strengthen it, or a strip of color, light, etc., that is different from its surrounding area:",
        "examples": [
          "The silver band from his wristwatch left a green ring over his wrist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of values or amounts within fixed upper and lower limits:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of our employees are within the lower age band.",
          "The government would like to widen the 20p tax band to include the majority of taxpayers.",
          "What salary band are you on?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bandit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thief with a weapon, especially one belonging to a group that attacks people travelling through the countryside",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an armed thief, esp. (in older use) one who attacks people while they are traveling:",
        "examples": [
          "Bandits attacked the travelers just outside of town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bandits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thief with a weapon, especially one belonging to a group that attacks people travelling through the countryside",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an armed thief, esp. (in older use) one who attacks people while they are traveling:",
        "examples": [
          "Bandits attacked the travelers just outside of town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bands": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of musicians who play modern music together:",
        "examples": [
          "a jazz/rock band",
          "The Beatles were probably the most famous band in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of young men or women who perform popular songs together and dance as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "He made his name in the 90s boy band Boyzone, before going on to a highly successful solo career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, flat piece of cloth, elastic, metal, or other material put around something, or a long, narrow piece of colour, light, etc. that is different from what surrounds it:",
        "examples": [
          "a wrist band",
          "a red silk band",
          "A narrow band of grass separated the greenhouse from the vegetable garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular range of values, numbers, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The scheme is devised for young people in the 15–20 age band."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who share the same interests or beliefs, or who have joined together for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The former president still has a small band of supporters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of indigenous North American people, usually a group who are related to each other, and who form part of a larger tribe:",
        "examples": [
          "An advocacy group for indigenous bands says many Native languages face imminent extinction.",
          "In the late 1880s, five Indian bands lived along the San Luis Rey River."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group that is a unit of government for Canadian First Nations people:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a tribal councilman for the Cold Lake First Nations band.",
          "Each First Nation is typically represented by a band council."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a band on something, especially an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "We banded the birds (= put bands around their legs) so that we could identify them later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of musicians who play music together, esp. popular music:",
        "examples": [
          "a jazz/rock band",
          "a marching/military band"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have joined together for a special purpose, or a group of animals:",
        "examples": [
          "a band of outlaws"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, flat strip of a material put around something to fasten or strengthen it, or a strip of color, light, etc., that is different from its surrounding area:",
        "examples": [
          "The silver band from his wristwatch left a green ring over his wrist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of values or amounts within fixed upper and lower limits:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of our employees are within the lower age band.",
          "The government would like to widen the 20p tax band to include the majority of taxpayers.",
          "What salary band are you on?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bandstand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a covered place where musical groups can play outside",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bandwagon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an activity, group, movement, etc. that has become successful or fashionable and so attracts many new people:",
        "examples": [
          "a bandwagon effect"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity or idea that has become very popular",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity, group, etc., that has become successful or fashionable and so attracts many new people:",
        "examples": [
          "A similar force is the peer group bandwagon: I may watch a television programme not only because I like it but because I want to be able to converse with my peer group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become involved in an activity that is already successful so that you can get the advantages of it yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "The success of the product led many firms to try to jump on the bandwagon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bandwidth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a measurement of the amount of information that can be sent between computers, through a phone line, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The system will handle signals that need high bandwidth, for instance those that encode TV pictures.",
          "high-bandwidth services/applications"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability or time to deal with a situation, especially one that involves a large amount of information or a number of problems:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't have the bandwidth to read stuff I know isn't going to lead to productive discussion.",
          "If people misreport or misrepresent my arguments, I am using more of my bandwidth to correct the misreporting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the range of frequencies used to send information over a distance using phone wires",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in radio, the width of a particular waveband",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of information that can be sent over a network connection at one time:",
        "examples": [
          "These streaming applications swallow enormous chunks of bandwidth for long periods of time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Bandwidth is also the amount of time, information, or influence that someone has:",
        "examples": [
          "He has more bandwidth (= more influence) than any presidential adviser has ever had in history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of information that can be sent between computers, over a phone line, using radio signals, etc. in a particular amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "As prices for telecommunications services fall, demand for high bandwidth services is increasing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the range of frequencies (= numbers of waves produced in a particular amount of time) used to send information over a distance using phone lines or radio signals:",
        "examples": [
          "Text messages require less bandwidth than phone calls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cause of continuous trouble or unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "Keeping noise levels low is the bane of airport administration.",
          "That cat is the bane of my life!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is particularly effective in causing you trouble or worry:",
        "examples": [
          "Instead of doing his homework, my son is always playing computer games – they’re the bane of my existence these days."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bang": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) make a sudden very loud noise or noises:",
        "examples": [
          "She banged her fist angrily on the table.",
          "Outside a door was banging in the wind.",
          "bang on He could hear someone banging on the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a part of the body against something by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "bang your head She fell and banged her head.",
          "bang something on something I banged my head on the shelf as I stood up.",
          "bang against She was unsteady and banged against the furniture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a ball or other object very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "He banged the ball into the net.",
          "I banged my shot against the crossbar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word meaning to have sex with someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden very loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The window slammed shut with a loud bang."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of hitting someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "bang on I think she must have got a bang on the head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to suggest the sound of a sudden loud noise, such as a gunshot or an explosion:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Bang! Bang! You're dead!\" said the child, pointing a plastic gun at me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sudden loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The balloon went bang when it landed on the bush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exactly or directly:",
        "examples": [
          "I arrived bang on time.",
          "bang in the middle The car came to a halt bang in the middle of the road.",
          "I live bang opposite the supermarket.",
          "slap bang I turned the corner and walked slap bang into him.",
          "bang up to date software that is bang (= completely) up to date"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or cause something to make a sudden loud, usually short noise, esp. by hitting two things together:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He banged his head on the open cupboard door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To bang out something is to do something quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] I sat down at the piano and banged out a tune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden loud, usually short noise:",
        "examples": [
          "She ran out of the room and slammed the door with a bang."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you get more bang for your buck, you get more or better results for the amount of money or effort you spend:",
        "examples": [
          "Charities try to get a better and bigger bang for the buck by keeping their expenses down.",
          "It may cost more, but you get more bang for your buck if you advertise on TV rather than on radio."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "banged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) make a sudden very loud noise or noises:",
        "examples": [
          "She banged her fist angrily on the table.",
          "Outside a door was banging in the wind.",
          "bang on He could hear someone banging on the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a part of the body against something by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "bang your head She fell and banged her head.",
          "bang something on something I banged my head on the shelf as I stood up.",
          "bang against She was unsteady and banged against the furniture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a ball or other object very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "He banged the ball into the net.",
          "I banged my shot against the crossbar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word meaning to have sex with someone",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "banger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very old car in bad condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Not all the cars are old bangers.",
          "Is it greener to make do and mend, or scrap your banger and buy a new car?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, noisy firework (= small container of explosives that makes a loud noise when it explodes):",
        "examples": [
          "Some idiot decided to let off a banger right next to my ear.",
          "As a child I had a lot of fun with bangers and other cheap fireworks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for sausage:",
        "examples": [
          "bangers and mash They serve all your favourite comfort foods like bangers and mash (= potatoes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a popular song or piece of music with a loud, heavy beat (= rhythm) that people like to dance to:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you heard her new song? It's a banger.",
          "The new album is full of bangers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competitor who uses physical strength to get an advantage against opponents:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a banger, but he's also got a lot of skill.",
          "The team used him as a banger to carry the ball up the middle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bangers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very old car in bad condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Not all the cars are old bangers.",
          "Is it greener to make do and mend, or scrap your banger and buy a new car?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, noisy firework (= small container of explosives that makes a loud noise when it explodes):",
        "examples": [
          "Some idiot decided to let off a banger right next to my ear.",
          "As a child I had a lot of fun with bangers and other cheap fireworks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for sausage:",
        "examples": [
          "bangers and mash They serve all your favourite comfort foods like bangers and mash (= potatoes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a popular song or piece of music with a loud, heavy beat (= rhythm) that people like to dance to:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you heard her new song? It's a banger.",
          "The new album is full of bangers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competitor who uses physical strength to get an advantage against opponents:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a banger, but he's also got a lot of skill.",
          "The team used him as a banger to carry the ball up the middle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "banging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very good or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "a banging party"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bangkok": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Thailand, situated in the central part of the country",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bangladesh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in South Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bangs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of hair hanging over the forehead (= part of the face above the eyes) that is cut shorter than the rest of the hair",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hair, usually cut straight across the front of the face above the eyes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "banish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to send someone away, especially from their country, and not allow them to come back:",
        "examples": [
          "He was banished to an uninhabited island for a year.",
          "They were banished (= sent out) from the library for making a noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "Try to banish all thoughts of revenge from your mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone away and forbid the person to come back:",
        "examples": [
          "He was banished from his sister's house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To banish is also to get rid of:",
        "examples": [
          "Their goal is to banish war forever."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "banished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone away, especially from their country, and not allow them to come back:",
        "examples": [
          "He was banished to an uninhabited island for a year.",
          "They were banished (= sent out) from the library for making a noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "Try to banish all thoughts of revenge from your mind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "banishing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone away, especially from their country, and not allow them to come back:",
        "examples": [
          "He was banished to an uninhabited island for a year.",
          "They were banished (= sent out) from the library for making a noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "Try to banish all thoughts of revenge from your mind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "banishment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending someone or something away from a place and not allowing them to come back:",
        "examples": [
          "Convention delegates faced banishment for having broken the rules.",
          "Most area residents are very happy with the banishment of cars from the park."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "banjo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stringed musical instrument with a long neck and a hollow circular body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument with four or five strings and a body like a drum that is played by pulling at the strings with the fingers or a small piece of plastic",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bank": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organization where people and businesses can invest or borrow money, change it to foreign money, etc., or a building where these services are offered:",
        "examples": [
          "The big banks have been accused of exploiting small firms.",
          "I need to go to the bank at lunchtime.",
          "bank loan I had to take out a bank loan to start my own business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In gambling, the bank is money that belongs to the owner and can be won by the players.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "sloping raised land, especially along the sides of a river:",
        "examples": [
          "By the time we reached the opposite bank, the boat was sinking fast.",
          "These flowers generally grow on river banks and near streams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pile or mass of earth, clouds, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A dark bank of cloud loomed on the horizon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a row of similar things, especially machines or parts of machines:",
        "examples": [
          "a bank of switches"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bank of something, such as blood or human organs for medical use, is a place that stores these things for later use:",
        "examples": [
          "a blood bank",
          "a sperm bank"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep your money in a particular bank, or to put money into a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "bank with I used to bank with Lloyd's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win or earn a particular amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "She banked £500 in tips that day!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an aircraft) to fly with one wing higher than the other when turning:",
        "examples": [
          "We felt the plane bank steeply as it changed direction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect in or form into a mass, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "They went higher, up the steep winding road, snow banked high on either side of them.",
          "bank up The snow had banked up in the corner of the garden.",
          "bank something up We banked up the fire (= put more coal on it) to keep it burning all night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, to throw the ball so that it hits the board behind the net and comes back into the net:",
        "examples": [
          "He banked the ball into the basket from seven metres away.",
          "She banked a tough running shot to put her team into the lead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as snooker, to send a ball so that it hits a cushion (= raised side of the table) and comes back towards its target:",
        "examples": [
          "She banked the blue ball into the middle pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that holds money belonging to others, investing and lending it to get more money, or the building in which the organization is situated",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bank of blood or human organs is a place that stores these things for later medical use:",
        "examples": [
          "a blood bank"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a casino, the bank is money that is used to pay the players who win.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "sloping raised land, esp. along the sides of a river or lake, or a mass of something that has been piled together and has sloping sides:",
        "examples": [
          "We walked along the river bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bank of clouds is a group of clouds that look as if they are piled together.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bank is also a row of similar objects:",
        "examples": [
          "A bank of computers displays the latest weather data."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a bank or put money in a bank :",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] I bank at First National because it’s near where I work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an aircraft) to fly with one wing higher than the other when turning:",
        "examples": [
          "We banked to make a left turn as we approached the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization where people and businesses can keep, invest, or borrow money, exchange currencies, etc., or a building where these services are offered:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank gave me a loan to start my new business.",
          "All the major domestic and foreign banks were affected by the crisis.",
          "in the bank At that time, we had very little money in the bank.",
          "put/pay sth into the bank Your fee will be paid directly into the bank.",
          "take sth out of the bank They had taken all of their cash out of the bank.",
          "I need to go to the bank at lunch time.",
          "The bank has branches in most major towns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that is kept to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "Our company offers an unparalleled bank of information on the real-estate business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the",
        "examples": [
          "The Bank has kept interest rates at the same level this month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep your money in a particular bank, or to put money into a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "bank with sb I've banked with Lloyd's for many years.",
          "She banked most of the prize money she had received."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn or win a particular amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The former governor banked more than $135,000 in speaking fees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "banker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone with an important position in a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a successful banker by the time she was 40."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person in games who is responsible for dealing with the money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has an important position in a bank",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who owns a bank or who has an important position in a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "an investment/merchant banker",
          "After the crash thousands of bankers were suddenly out of work.",
          "There was criticism of the level of bankers' bonuses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that provides the services of a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm hopes to become the region's top banker."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bankers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone with an important position in a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a successful banker by the time she was 40."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person in games who is responsible for dealing with the money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has an important position in a bank",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who owns a bank or who has an important position in a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "an investment/merchant banker",
          "After the crash thousands of bankers were suddenly out of work.",
          "There was criticism of the level of bankers' bonuses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that provides the services of a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm hopes to become the region's top banker."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "banking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the business of operating a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "international banking"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of managing the money in your bank accounts:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to do my banking this afternoon.",
          "A lot of people are doing their banking online now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business of operating a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "a career in international banking"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business of operating a bank or providing the services of a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "international banking",
          "banking industry/sector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using the services of a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "I prefer to do my banking locally.",
          "Do you do your banking online?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bankroll": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to support a person or activity financially:",
        "examples": [
          "a joint project bankrolled by the US space agency"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money that a person or organization possesses:",
        "examples": [
          "More than half of his bankroll during the election campaign came from Texas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support a person or activity financially:",
        "examples": [
          "This was a joint program bankrolled by the U.S. space agency."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bankrolling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support a person or activity financially:",
        "examples": [
          "a joint project bankrolled by the US space agency"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bankrupt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to pay what you owe, and having had control of your financial matters given, by a law court, to a person who sells your property to pay your debts:",
        "examples": [
          "He went bankrupt after only a year in business.",
          "The recession has led to many small businesses going bankrupt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no money:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll go bankrupt if you kids keep asking me for money!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having any good qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "He believes that modern society is morally bankrupt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is officially bankrupt:",
        "examples": [
          "He was declared a bankrupt in 2011."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to become bankrupt:",
        "examples": [
          "They feared that the loss would bankrupt them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without enough money to pay your debts:",
        "examples": [
          "If I don’t find a job, I’ll be bankrupt in two months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law When a company or person is bankrupt, a court of law gives control of the finances to someone who will arrange to pay as much as possible of what is owed.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to pay what you owe, and having control of your financial matters given, by a court of law, to a person who sells your property to pay your debts:",
        "examples": [
          "be/go bankrupt He went bankrupt after only a year in business.",
          "declare sb bankrupt She was officially declared bankrupt last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is officially bankrupt:",
        "examples": [
          "He was declared a bankrupt in 2007."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to become bankrupt:",
        "examples": [
          "They feared that the losses they had sustained in the hurricane would bankrupt them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bankruptcy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a business or a person becomes bankrupt:",
        "examples": [
          "The company was forced into bankruptcy.",
          "The toll of bankruptcies was rising daily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of good qualities being completely absent:",
        "examples": [
          "moral bankruptcy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the inability to pay your debts, or a particular example of this, involving the sale of your property or some other arrangement to pay as much as possible of the money you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] If sales don’t improve, we’ll have to declare bankruptcy within a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a business or a person becomes unable to pay their debts, and is officially bankrupt:",
        "examples": [
          "be on the brink/verge of bankruptcy The country's largest automaker is rumored to be on the brink of bankruptcy.",
          "declare/file for bankruptcy Now he's $37,000 in debt and plans to file for bankruptcy.",
          "The company was forced into bankruptcy.",
          "The toll of bankruptcies was rising daily."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bankrupted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to become bankrupt:",
        "examples": [
          "They feared that the loss would bankrupt them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "banks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organization where people and businesses can invest or borrow money, change it to foreign money, etc., or a building where these services are offered:",
        "examples": [
          "The big banks have been accused of exploiting small firms.",
          "I need to go to the bank at lunchtime.",
          "bank loan I had to take out a bank loan to start my own business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In gambling, the bank is money that belongs to the owner and can be won by the players.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "sloping raised land, especially along the sides of a river:",
        "examples": [
          "By the time we reached the opposite bank, the boat was sinking fast.",
          "These flowers generally grow on river banks and near streams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pile or mass of earth, clouds, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A dark bank of cloud loomed on the horizon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a row of similar things, especially machines or parts of machines:",
        "examples": [
          "a bank of switches"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bank of something, such as blood or human organs for medical use, is a place that stores these things for later use:",
        "examples": [
          "a blood bank",
          "a sperm bank"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep your money in a particular bank, or to put money into a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "bank with I used to bank with Lloyd's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win or earn a particular amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "She banked £500 in tips that day!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an aircraft) to fly with one wing higher than the other when turning:",
        "examples": [
          "We felt the plane bank steeply as it changed direction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect in or form into a mass, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "They went higher, up the steep winding road, snow banked high on either side of them.",
          "bank up The snow had banked up in the corner of the garden.",
          "bank something up We banked up the fire (= put more coal on it) to keep it burning all night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, to throw the ball so that it hits the board behind the net and comes back into the net:",
        "examples": [
          "He banked the ball into the basket from seven metres away.",
          "She banked a tough running shot to put her team into the lead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as snooker, to send a ball so that it hits a cushion (= raised side of the table) and comes back towards its target:",
        "examples": [
          "She banked the blue ball into the middle pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that holds money belonging to others, investing and lending it to get more money, or the building in which the organization is situated",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bank of blood or human organs is a place that stores these things for later medical use:",
        "examples": [
          "a blood bank"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a casino, the bank is money that is used to pay the players who win.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "sloping raised land, esp. along the sides of a river or lake, or a mass of something that has been piled together and has sloping sides:",
        "examples": [
          "We walked along the river bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bank of clouds is a group of clouds that look as if they are piled together.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bank is also a row of similar objects:",
        "examples": [
          "A bank of computers displays the latest weather data."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a bank or put money in a bank :",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] I bank at First National because it’s near where I work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an aircraft) to fly with one wing higher than the other when turning:",
        "examples": [
          "We banked to make a left turn as we approached the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization where people and businesses can keep, invest, or borrow money, exchange currencies, etc., or a building where these services are offered:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank gave me a loan to start my new business.",
          "All the major domestic and foreign banks were affected by the crisis.",
          "in the bank At that time, we had very little money in the bank.",
          "put/pay sth into the bank Your fee will be paid directly into the bank.",
          "take sth out of the bank They had taken all of their cash out of the bank.",
          "I need to go to the bank at lunch time.",
          "The bank has branches in most major towns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that is kept to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "Our company offers an unparalleled bank of information on the real-estate business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the",
        "examples": [
          "The Bank has kept interest rates at the same level this month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep your money in a particular bank, or to put money into a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "bank with sb I've banked with Lloyd's for many years.",
          "She banked most of the prize money she had received."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn or win a particular amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The former governor banked more than $135,000 in speaking fees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "banned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "banner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of cloth with words written on it, sometimes stretched between two poles and carried by people taking part in a march:",
        "examples": [
          "The demonstrators walked along the street, carrying banners and shouting angrily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea, principle, or belief that is strongly supported by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They won the election under the banner of lower taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip of material showing a name, such as of a sports team, or a message, which is often put in a place where it can be seen by many people:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum had a huge banner over its front entrance advertising its current show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A banner year is an unusually good year:",
        "examples": [
          "This is clearly not a banner year for Canadian poetry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea or principle that is strongly supported by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She ran for office under the banner of reform and change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "better than others:",
        "examples": [
          "This has been a banner year for the construction industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "banners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of cloth with words written on it, sometimes stretched between two poles and carried by people taking part in a march:",
        "examples": [
          "The demonstrators walked along the street, carrying banners and shouting angrily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea, principle, or belief that is strongly supported by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They won the election under the banner of lower taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip of material showing a name, such as of a sports team, or a message, which is often put in a place where it can be seen by many people:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum had a huge banner over its front entrance advertising its current show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A banner year is an unusually good year:",
        "examples": [
          "This is clearly not a banner year for Canadian poetry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea or principle that is strongly supported by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She ran for office under the banner of reform and change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "better than others:",
        "examples": [
          "This has been a banner year for the construction industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "banning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "banquet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large formal meal for many people, often followed by speeches in honour of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Medieval banquets are held in the castle once a month.",
          "It was the organization's annual black-tie awards banquet at a fancy New York City hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that brings a lot of pleasure or benefit, often of a particular kind or for a particular type of person:",
        "examples": [
          "Her shows are banquets for the eyes and ears.",
          "The Woodstock festival was a musical banquet for the age.",
          "The performers lay out before us a banquet of delights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large formal meal for many people, often followed by speeches in honor of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Ed Carey will receive the award at the organization’s annual banquet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to forbid (= refuse to allow) something, especially officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The film was banned (= the government prevented it from being shown) in several countries.",
          "[ + from + -ing verb ] She was banned from driving for two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official order that prevents something from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "There should be a ban on talking loudly in cinemas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forbid someone to do something or forbid an action:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill would ban drivers from using hand-held phones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official order that prevents someone doing something, or something from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "ban on sth The police are enforcing the state's ban on the sale of fireworks.",
          "impose/enforce/lift a ban They have now lifted the ban on the export of live animals to Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say officially that something is not allowed, or that someone is not allowed to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The law bans the import of ivory into the country.",
          "ban sb/sth from doing sth A number of airlines were banned from operating to the UK."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "banshee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a female spirit in traditional Irish stories whose crying sound tells you that someone in your family is going to die",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "banshees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a female spirit in traditional Irish stories whose crying sound tells you that someone in your family is going to die",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "banter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "conversation that is funny and not serious:",
        "examples": [
          "He considered himself a master of witty banter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk to someone in a friendly and humorous way:",
        "examples": [
          "They sat inside, bantering and laughing.",
          "banter with He stood around bantering with his colleagues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "conversation that is not serious and is often playful:",
        "examples": [
          "That kind of banter isn’t appropriate at work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baptism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Christian ceremony in which a person has water poured on their head, or is covered for a very short time in water, in order to show that that person has become a member of the Christian Church:",
        "examples": [
          "infant baptism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Christian ceremony in which water is poured over someone’s head or the person is briefly covered completely by water, and is named as a Christian:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re hoping to be able to get to Pasadena for the baptism of our grandson."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baptismal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the Christian ceremony of baptism (= when a person has water put on them to show that they have become a member of the Christian Church):",
        "examples": [
          "the baptismal ceremony",
          "a baptismal certificate"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baptisms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Christian ceremony in which a person has water poured on their head, or is covered for a very short time in water, in order to show that that person has become a member of the Christian Church:",
        "examples": [
          "infant baptism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Christian ceremony in which water is poured over someone’s head or the person is briefly covered completely by water, and is named as a Christian:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re hoping to be able to get to Pasadena for the baptism of our grandson."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baptist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a Christian group that believes that baptism should not happen until a person is old enough to ask for it and to understand its meaning",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a Christian religious group that is one of the Protestant churches",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "baptize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone officially a member of the Christian Church in a service of baptism:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + noun  ] Were you baptized a Catholic?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to name and recognize a person as a Christian during a baptism ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "She was baptized a Catholic at age 20."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baptized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone officially a member of the Christian Church in a service of baptism:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + noun  ] Were you baptized a Catholic?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where drinks, especially alcoholic drinks, are sold and drunk, or the area in such a place where the person serving the drinks stands:",
        "examples": [
          "They noticed him going into the hotel bar.",
          "at the bar There weren't any free tables, so I sat at the bar.",
          "behind the bar Why don't you ask the guy behind the bar (= serving drinks there)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin, straight piece of metal or wood:",
        "examples": [
          "The gorilla rattled the bars of its cage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that has been made into a solid rectangular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "a bar of soap",
          "a chocolate bar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The bar of an electric heater is a long, thin wire in the shape of a spring that is wrapped tightly around a tube. When electricity passes through it, it produces heat and red light.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the small equal parts into which a piece of music is divided, containing a fixed number of beats:",
        "examples": [
          "Normally the emphasis falls on the first beat of the bar.",
          "beats in a bar Waltzes have three beats in a bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical line that divides one bar from another in a written piece of music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of measuring the strength of a signal or connection or the power available in a device, that is shown as a vertical line on a phone or computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a hotspot where you could get a decent mobile phone signal - two, sometimes even three bars.",
          "The battery meter showed one bar of power left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that prevents a particular event or development from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "bar to A lack of formal education is no bar to becoming rich."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metric unit of pressure:",
        "examples": [
          "A pressure of 1 bar is slightly below the current average atmospheric pressure on earth at sea level.",
          "Sensors behind the bulkheads measured the water pressure at up to four bars, equivalent to a water depth of 40 metres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something or someone from doing something or going somewhere, or to not allow something:",
        "examples": [
          "The rule bars the use of evidence secured through an illegal search.",
          "be barred from The incident led to him being barred from the country.",
          "be barred to Most of the trails are barred to private vehicles.",
          "bar someone's way I tried to push past her, but she barred my way (= stood in front of me and prevented me from getting past)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put bars across something, especially to keep it closed:",
        "examples": [
          "We barred the door to stop anyone getting into the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "except:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone is leaving the village, bar the very old and ill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lawyers who are allowed to argue a case in a higher court",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "all lawyers thought of as a group",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gain a qualification as a lawyer who can argue a case in a higher court:",
        "examples": [
          "She studied law and was called to the Bar in 2013."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gain a qualification as a lawyer:",
        "examples": [
          "After being admitted to the bar in 1998, he represented other people who had got into trouble with the regulators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong pole, esp. one made of metal, used as a support, to force something to move, or to block an opening:",
        "examples": [
          "He stuck his hand through the bars of the cage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bar is also any of various small objects having a rectangular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "a granola bar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place, sometimes within a restaurant, where alcoholic drinks are served, or a long, high table in such a place along which people stand or sit while drinking:",
        "examples": [
          "He used to just sit in a bar and listen to jazz.",
          "They sat at the bar and chatted with the bartender."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the small equal parts into which a piece of music is divided, containing a fixed number of beats:",
        "examples": [
          "He played four bars of music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bar is also one of the vertical lines that divide a piece of music into equal parts.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "all lawyers considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "She passed the Massachusetts bar exam on her first try."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone from doing something or going somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Protesters tried to break into the building, but the police barred their way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a strong pole or poles across an opening:",
        "examples": [
          "We barred the windows as protection against burglars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "except for:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s the greatest pitcher of all time, bar none (= no one else is better)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that prevents a particular event or development from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "a bar (to sth) A lack of formal education does not have to be a bar to success in business and politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something or someone from doing something or going somewhere, or to refuse to allow something:",
        "examples": [
          "bar sb/sth from (doing) sth Lawyers on both sides have been barred from discussing the case in the press.",
          "The government voted to bar the import of exotic birds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of barristers (= lawyers who are allowed to argue a case in a higher court), or the profession of such lawyers:",
        "examples": [
          "a member of the bar",
          "He was called to the bar (= became a barrister) in 2006.",
          "It has been a privilege to have practised at the Bar for 47 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all lawyers considered as a group, or the profession of law:",
        "examples": [
          "Effectiveness requires that other members of the bar trust your word and credibility.",
          "She was admitted to the bar (= became a lawyer) in her early thirties."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sharp part that points backwards from a fish hook (= curved piece of wire) or arrow, making it hard to remove it from something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a remark that is funny but unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to ignore their barbs about my new jacket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sharp part of a fish hook or arrow that makes it difficult to remove from something caught on it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an intelligent but critical remark that is intended to hurt:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of Weaver’s sharpest barbs were aimed at his boss."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barbados": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country that is an island in the Caribbean",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "barbarian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of people from a very different country or culture that is considered to be less socially advanced and more violent than your own:",
        "examples": [
          "The walled city was attacked by barbarian hordes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with little education who has no interest in art and culture:",
        "examples": [
          "How can you call those barbarians your friends?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has no experience of the habits and culture of modern life, and whose behavior you therefore consider strange or offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "They thought I was some kind of barbarian because I didn’t know how to use a computer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barbarians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of people from a very different country or culture that is considered to be less socially advanced and more violent than your own:",
        "examples": [
          "The walled city was attacked by barbarian hordes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with little education who has no interest in art and culture:",
        "examples": [
          "How can you call those barbarians your friends?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has no experience of the habits and culture of modern life, and whose behavior you therefore consider strange or offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "They thought I was some kind of barbarian because I didn’t know how to use a computer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barbaric": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely cruel and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "She found the idea of killing animals for pleasure barbaric.",
          "barbaric acts of violence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely cruel:",
        "examples": [
          "barbaric behavior/practices"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barbarism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely cruel and unpleasant behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "He witnessed some appalling acts of barbarism during the war."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barbecue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a metal frame on which meat, fish, or vegetables are cooked outdoors over a fire:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure you light the barbecue in plenty of time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal that is prepared and eaten outdoors using such a frame, often during a party:",
        "examples": [
          "He made some salads to have with the barbecue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a party held outdoors, during which food is cooked on a barbecue:",
        "examples": [
          "We're having a barbecue on Saturday - I hope you can come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "meat, usually pork, cooked slowly on a metal frame in a container filled with smoke, and served in a barbecue sauce :",
        "examples": [
          "They serve the best barbecue in town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook food on a barbecue:",
        "examples": [
          "Their traditional sausages are delicious grilled or barbecued.",
          "Dad was outside barbecuing in the yard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal frame on which food is cooked outside over a fire, or a meal prepared using such a frame and usually eaten outside:",
        "examples": [
          "I like catfish cooked on a barbecue.",
          "Our neighbors invited all of us to a backyard barbecue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barbecued": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook food on a barbecue:",
        "examples": [
          "Their traditional sausages are delicious grilled or barbecued.",
          "Dad was outside barbecuing in the yard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barbecues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a metal frame on which meat, fish, or vegetables are cooked outdoors over a fire:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure you light the barbecue in plenty of time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal that is prepared and eaten outdoors using such a frame, often during a party:",
        "examples": [
          "He made some salads to have with the barbecue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a party held outdoors, during which food is cooked on a barbecue:",
        "examples": [
          "We're having a barbecue on Saturday - I hope you can come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "meat, usually pork, cooked slowly on a metal frame in a container filled with smoke, and served in a barbecue sauce :",
        "examples": [
          "They serve the best barbecue in town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook food on a barbecue:",
        "examples": [
          "Their traditional sausages are delicious grilled or barbecued.",
          "Dad was outside barbecuing in the yard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal frame on which food is cooked outside over a fire, or a meal prepared using such a frame and usually eaten outside:",
        "examples": [
          "I like catfish cooked on a barbecue.",
          "Our neighbors invited all of us to a backyard barbecue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barbecuing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook food on a barbecue:",
        "examples": [
          "Their traditional sausages are delicious grilled or barbecued.",
          "Dad was outside barbecuing in the yard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barbed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a sharp point that curves backwards",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unkind and criticizing:",
        "examples": [
          "She made some rather barbed comments about my lifestyle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a sharp point which curves backwards",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unkind and criticizing:",
        "examples": [
          "a barbed comment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barbeque": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a metal frame on which meat, fish, or vegetables are cooked outdoors over a fire:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure you light the barbecue in plenty of time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal that is prepared and eaten outdoors using such a frame, often during a party:",
        "examples": [
          "He made some salads to have with the barbecue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a party held outdoors, during which food is cooked on a barbecue:",
        "examples": [
          "We're having a barbecue on Saturday - I hope you can come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "meat, usually pork, cooked slowly on a metal frame in a container filled with smoke, and served in a barbecue sauce :",
        "examples": [
          "They serve the best barbecue in town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook food on a barbecue:",
        "examples": [
          "Their traditional sausages are delicious grilled or barbecued.",
          "Dad was outside barbecuing in the yard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal frame on which food is cooked outside over a fire, or a meal prepared using such a frame and usually eaten outside:",
        "examples": [
          "I like catfish cooked on a barbecue.",
          "Our neighbors invited all of us to a backyard barbecue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man whose job is cutting men's hair",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is cutting hair, esp. of men and boys",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "barbershop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shop where a barber works",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of singing in which four, usually male, voices in close combination perform popular romantic songs, especially from the 1920s and 1930s:",
        "examples": [
          "a barbershop quartet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where men and boys get their hair cut",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "barbiturates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong drug that makes people calm or helps them to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "He died from an overdose of alcohol and barbiturates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong medicine that makes people calm or helps them sleep",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "barcelona": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a city in Spain, situated on the coast in the northeastern part of the country. It is the capital of the region of Catalonia.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a poet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "William Shakespeare",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without any clothes or not covered by anything:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't walk around outside in your bare feet.",
          "There's no carpet in the room, just bare floorboards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "only the most basic or important:",
        "examples": [
          "I just packed the bare essentials (= the most basic and necessary things).",
          "There isn't much time, so I'll just give you the bare facts/details."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the least possible amount:",
        "examples": [
          "She eats only the bare minimum to stay alive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most basic things that you need in order to live or to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "We have packed the bare necessities in case we need to leave in a hurry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a cupboard or room is bare, there is nothing in it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take away the thing that is covering something so that it can be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "The men bared their heads (= took their hats off as a sign of respect) as they entered the church.",
          "He became nervous when the dog growled and bared its teeth at him (= showed its teeth to him)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very:",
        "examples": [
          "The questions are bare difficult."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot; very much:",
        "examples": [
          "It's bare raining."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number or amount of; a lot of:",
        "examples": [
          "There were bare people waiting to get in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without any clothes or not covered by anything:",
        "examples": [
          "The hot sand burned my bare feet.",
          "Inside, the floors were bare and there was very little furniture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Bare also means the least possible or only this much of something:",
        "examples": [
          "They had nothing beyond the bare necessities (of life) (= the most basic things you need)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something that is usually covered:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog bared its teeth and growled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "be without insurance:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of doctors have chosen to drop their professional liability insurance and go bare."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take away the thing that is covering something so that it can be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "The men bared their heads (= took their hats off as a sign of respect) as they entered the church.",
          "He became nervous when the dog growled and bared its teeth at him (= showed its teeth to him)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barefoot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not wearing any shoes or socks:",
        "examples": [
          "We took off our shoes and socks and walked barefoot along the beach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not wearing any shoes or socks:",
        "examples": [
          "A young barefoot girl led him away."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "by the smallest amount:",
        "examples": [
          "They have barely enough (= no more than what is needed) to pay the rent this month.",
          "She was barely (= only just) 15 when she won her first championship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "by the smallest amount; only just:",
        "examples": [
          "There was barely enough room for the two of them.",
          "The dark line of the mountains was barely visible against the night sky."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "He got drunk and barfed all over the carpet.",
          "The smell was so disgusting it made me want to barf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the substance that comes out of your mouth when you vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "It smells like barf in here.",
          "You may need to have a barf bucket handy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vomit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "barfed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "He got drunk and barfed all over the carpet.",
          "The smell was so disgusting it made me want to barf."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barfing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "He got drunk and barfed all over the carpet.",
          "The smell was so disgusting it made me want to barf."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bargain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something on sale at a lower price than its true value:",
        "examples": [
          "This coat was half-price - a real bargain.",
          "The airline regularly offers last-minute bookings at bargain prices.",
          "The sales had started and the bargain hunters (= people looking for things at a low price) were out in force."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement between two people or groups in which each promises to do something in exchange for something else:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'll clean the kitchen if you clean the car.\" \"OK, it's a bargain.\"",
          "The management and employees eventually struck/made a bargain (= reached an agreement)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make someone agree to give you something that is better for you, such as a better price or better working conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "Unions bargain with employers for better rates of pay each year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement between two people or groups in which each promises to do something in exchange for something else:",
        "examples": [
          "He failed to carry out his side of the bargain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something sold for a price that is lower than usual or lower than its value:",
        "examples": [
          "We got tickets to the show at half-price, a real bargain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to reach agreement with someone in order to get a lower price:",
        "examples": [
          "You can usually bargain with antique dealers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is on sale at a lower price than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline regularly offers last-minute bookings at bargain prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement between two people or groups in which each promises to do something in exchange for something else:",
        "examples": [
          "strike/make a bargain The management and employees eventually struck a bargain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which two or more people agree on a price that something is sold at:",
        "examples": [
          "strike a bargain They felt that the offer was too low but after some negotiation they eventually struck a bargain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, an act of buying or selling shares on the London Stock Exchange:",
        "examples": [
          "After the bargain is completed, the broker will want to know when payment will be made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in addition to other facts which have been mentioned previously:",
        "examples": [
          "Our latest recruit is an excellent analyst, and a very good manager into the bargain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discuss something with somebody, for example a price or a rate of pay, in order to get an agreement that is of advantage to you:",
        "examples": [
          "bargain (with sb) (for/over sth) Unions bargain with employers for better rates of pay each year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bargained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make someone agree to give you something that is better for you, such as a better price or better working conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "Unions bargain with employers for better rates of pay each year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bargaining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "discussions between people in order to reach agreement on something such as prices, wages, working conditions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Both sides were scheduled to meet today in an effort to resume bargaining.",
          "hard/tough bargaining After tough bargaining, the plan has been agreed upon with the unions.",
          "You are in a weaker bargaining position if you are a casual, temporary, or contract worker."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bargains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something on sale at a lower price than its true value:",
        "examples": [
          "This coat was half-price - a real bargain.",
          "The airline regularly offers last-minute bookings at bargain prices.",
          "The sales had started and the bargain hunters (= people looking for things at a low price) were out in force."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement between two people or groups in which each promises to do something in exchange for something else:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'll clean the kitchen if you clean the car.\" \"OK, it's a bargain.\"",
          "The management and employees eventually struck/made a bargain (= reached an agreement)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make someone agree to give you something that is better for you, such as a better price or better working conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "Unions bargain with employers for better rates of pay each year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement between two people or groups in which each promises to do something in exchange for something else:",
        "examples": [
          "He failed to carry out his side of the bargain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something sold for a price that is lower than usual or lower than its value:",
        "examples": [
          "We got tickets to the show at half-price, a real bargain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to reach agreement with someone in order to get a lower price:",
        "examples": [
          "You can usually bargain with antique dealers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is on sale at a lower price than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline regularly offers last-minute bookings at bargain prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement between two people or groups in which each promises to do something in exchange for something else:",
        "examples": [
          "strike/make a bargain The management and employees eventually struck a bargain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which two or more people agree on a price that something is sold at:",
        "examples": [
          "strike a bargain They felt that the offer was too low but after some negotiation they eventually struck a bargain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, an act of buying or selling shares on the London Stock Exchange:",
        "examples": [
          "After the bargain is completed, the broker will want to know when payment will be made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in addition to other facts which have been mentioned previously:",
        "examples": [
          "Our latest recruit is an excellent analyst, and a very good manager into the bargain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discuss something with somebody, for example a price or a rate of pay, in order to get an agreement that is of advantage to you:",
        "examples": [
          "bargain (with sb) (for/over sth) Unions bargain with employers for better rates of pay each year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hurry somewhere or through a place in a rude and forceful way:",
        "examples": [
          "They barged through the crowds.",
          "When the doors opened she barged her way to the front of the queue.",
          "The man barged (= pushed) into her and ran on without stopping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long boat with a flat bottom, used for carrying heavy objects:",
        "examples": [
          "The state operates passenger ferries and cargo barges to the island.",
          "The fuel was transported by barge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow boat that is used on a canal (= a narrow stretch of water that has been artificially made) for carrying objects, to live on, or to travel on for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "We cycled along the Grand Union Canal and watched the barges go through locks.",
          "Her London home is a canal barge moored at Camden Lock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long boat with a flat bottom, used for carrying heavy loads",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force your way rudely or suddenly and quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "You ought to knock instead of just barging into my office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurry somewhere or through a place in a rude and forceful way:",
        "examples": [
          "They barged through the crowds.",
          "When the doors opened she barged her way to the front of the queue.",
          "The man barged (= pushed) into her and ran on without stopping."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hurry somewhere or through a place in a rude and forceful way:",
        "examples": [
          "They barged through the crowds.",
          "When the doors opened she barged her way to the front of the queue.",
          "The man barged (= pushed) into her and ran on without stopping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long boat with a flat bottom, used for carrying heavy objects:",
        "examples": [
          "The state operates passenger ferries and cargo barges to the island.",
          "The fuel was transported by barge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow boat that is used on a canal (= a narrow stretch of water that has been artificially made) for carrying objects, to live on, or to travel on for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "We cycled along the Grand Union Canal and watched the barges go through locks.",
          "Her London home is a canal barge moored at Camden Lock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long boat with a flat bottom, used for carrying heavy loads",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force your way rudely or suddenly and quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "You ought to knock instead of just barging into my office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurry somewhere or through a place in a rude and forceful way:",
        "examples": [
          "They barged through the crowds.",
          "When the doors opened she barged her way to the front of the queue.",
          "The man barged (= pushed) into her and ran on without stopping."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baritone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a man with) a singing voice that is lower than a tenor but not as low as a bass, or a musical instrument with this range",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man’s singing voice in the range lower than a tenor, or a person or musical instrument with this range",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bark": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hard outer covering of a tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the loud, rough noise that a dog and some other animals make",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a dog) to make a loud, rough noise:",
        "examples": [
          "They heard a dog barking outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shout at someone in a forceful manner:",
        "examples": [
          "The sergeant barked (out) a succession of orders to the new recruits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the loud, short noise that a dog and some other animals make:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The dog barked all night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A human who barks something shouts it suddenly and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The sergeant barked orders at his troops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard, outer covering of a tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the loud, short noise that a dog and some other animals make:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog gave two loud barks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a dog) to make a loud, rough noise:",
        "examples": [
          "They heard a dog barking outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shout at someone in a forceful manner:",
        "examples": [
          "The sergeant barked (out) a succession of orders to the new recruits."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barkeep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who serves drinks in a bar, or the owner or manager of a bar:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent the summer working as a barkeeper at the resort."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who advertises an activity at a public event by calling out to people who are walking past:",
        "examples": [
          "a fairground/circus barker"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "crazy or extremely silly:",
        "examples": [
          "She must have been barking mad to lend him so much money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hard outer covering of a tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the loud, rough noise that a dog and some other animals make",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a dog) to make a loud, rough noise:",
        "examples": [
          "They heard a dog barking outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shout at someone in a forceful manner:",
        "examples": [
          "The sergeant barked (out) a succession of orders to the new recruits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the loud, short noise that a dog and some other animals make:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The dog barked all night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A human who barks something shouts it suddenly and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The sergeant barked orders at his troops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard, outer covering of a tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the loud, short noise that a dog and some other animals make:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog gave two loud barks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barley": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall plant like grass with long, straight hairs growing from the head of each stem, or the grain from this plant, used for food and for making beer and whisky",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall plant grown for its grain, or the grain from this plant which is used for food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "barmaid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who serves drinks in a bar",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "barman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who serves drinks in a bar",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "barn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large building on a farm in which animals or hay (= dried grass) and grain are kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building on a farm in which hay (= dried grass) and grain and often farm animals are kept",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "barnacle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small sea creature with a shell, that sticks very tightly and in large numbers to rocks and the bottom of boats",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small sea creature with a shell that fastens itself tightly and in large numbers to rocks and the bottoms of boats",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "barnacles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small sea creature with a shell, that sticks very tightly and in large numbers to rocks and the bottom of boats",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small sea creature with a shell that fastens itself tightly and in large numbers to rocks and the bottoms of boats",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "barns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large building on a farm in which animals or hay (= dried grass) and grain are kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building on a farm in which hay (= dried grass) and grain and often farm animals are kept",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "barnyard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area surrounded by or near farm buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "barnyard animals/smells"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area around a barn (= farm building), often fenced so that animals cannot get away",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "barometer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that measures air pressure and shows when the weather is likely to change",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that can show how a particular situation is developing, or how people's opinions on a particular matter are changing:",
        "examples": [
          "This survey is considered to be a reliable barometer of public opinion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that measures air pressure which shows when the weather is likely to change",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is a sign of how a particular situation is developing, or how people's opinions on a particular matter are changing:",
        "examples": [
          "The Philippine Stock Exchange composite index is a group of 30 companies that is the market's main barometer.",
          "barometer for sth The sales of this retail chain are seen as a barometer for consumer confidence across the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barometric": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the measurement of air pressure:",
        "examples": [
          "It was the sixth most intense storm on record in terms of barometric pressure.",
          "Sudden barometric change has been identified as a possible trigger for migraine headaches."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baron": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a low-ranking male member of the nobility (= group of people from a high social class)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely powerful person in a particular area of business:",
        "examples": [
          "media/press barons",
          "a drug baron"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is extremely powerful in a particular area of business:",
        "examples": [
          "a media/press/newspaper baron",
          "an oil baron",
          "a drugs baron"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baroness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a low-ranking female member of the nobility (= group of people from a high social class)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the wife of a baron",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "barons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a low-ranking male member of the nobility (= group of people from a high social class)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely powerful person in a particular area of business:",
        "examples": [
          "media/press barons",
          "a drug baron"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is extremely powerful in a particular area of business:",
        "examples": [
          "a media/press/newspaper baron",
          "an oil baron",
          "a drugs baron"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barracks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building or group of buildings where soldiers live:",
        "examples": [
          "The barracks was/were surrounded by a high wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or group of buildings where soldiers live:",
        "examples": [
          "The 15 tents were normally used as barracks for Marines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barrage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of continuously firing large guns to protect soldiers advancing on an enemy:",
        "examples": [
          "an artillery barrage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a great number of complaints, criticisms, or questions suddenly directed at someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The TV station has received a barrage of complaints about the amount of violence in the series."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure that is built across a river to provide water for farming, to produce electricity, or to allow boats to travel more easily:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposed tidal barrage would generate enough electricity to supply 80,000 homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous firing of large guns, esp. to protect soldiers advancing on an enemy:",
        "examples": [
          "an artillery barrage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A barrage is also a great number of complaints, criticisms, or questions suddenly directed at someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Morris fired off a barrage of questions about Halperin’s politics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a door is barred, a bar of wood or metal has been put across it so that it cannot be opened:",
        "examples": [
          "They arrived at the house to find the door locked and barred."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barrel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large container, made of wood, metal, or plastic, with a flat top and bottom and curved sides that make it fatter in the middle:",
        "examples": [
          "They drank a whole barrel of beer (= the contents of a barrel) at the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the oil industry, a barrel of oil is equal to 159 litres.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the long part of a gun that is shaped like a tube",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel somewhere very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "We were barrelling along the autobahn at 180 kph."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large wooden container with a flat top and bottom and curving sides that are wider in the middle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A barrel is also a unit of measurement of volume equal to 31.5 gallons (119 liters) or, of oil, equal to 42 gallons (159 liters).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the long part of a gun that is shaped like a tube",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel or move very fast:",
        "examples": [
          "We were barreling along at 80 miles an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large container, made of wood, metal, or plastic, with a flat top and bottom and curved sides that make it fatter in the middle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measure for dry goods and liquids that varies in size for different things and in different countries:",
        "examples": [
          "A barrel of beer in the US is 31 US gallons, and in the UK it is 36 UK gallons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measure for oil equal to 42 US gallons or 159 litres:",
        "examples": [
          "Today oil prices reached $81 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barrels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large container, made of wood, metal, or plastic, with a flat top and bottom and curved sides that make it fatter in the middle:",
        "examples": [
          "They drank a whole barrel of beer (= the contents of a barrel) at the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the oil industry, a barrel of oil is equal to 159 litres.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the long part of a gun that is shaped like a tube",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel somewhere very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "We were barrelling along the autobahn at 180 kph."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large wooden container with a flat top and bottom and curving sides that are wider in the middle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A barrel is also a unit of measurement of volume equal to 31.5 gallons (119 liters) or, of oil, equal to 42 gallons (159 liters).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the long part of a gun that is shaped like a tube",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel or move very fast:",
        "examples": [
          "We were barreling along at 80 miles an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large container, made of wood, metal, or plastic, with a flat top and bottom and curved sides that make it fatter in the middle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measure for dry goods and liquids that varies in size for different things and in different countries:",
        "examples": [
          "A barrel of beer in the US is 31 US gallons, and in the UK it is 36 UK gallons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measure for oil equal to 42 US gallons or 159 litres:",
        "examples": [
          "Today oil prices reached $81 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barren": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to produce plants or fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "We drove through a barren, rocky landscape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to have children or young animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not creating or producing anything new:",
        "examples": [
          "She became very depressed during the barren years when she was unable to paint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of land) not producing or unable to produce plants:",
        "examples": [
          "The landscape was barren, with not a tree or shrub in sight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old use If a woman is barren, she is unable to have a baby.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "barricade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line or pile of objects put together, often quickly, to stop people from going where they want to go:",
        "examples": [
          "A few protestors broke through police barricades and rushed toward the site.",
          "erect a barricade Inmates erected a barricade between themselves and the prison guards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build a barricade across, around, or in front of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Barricade the doors!",
          "[ + adv/prep ] Terrified villagers have barricaded themselves into their houses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large object or objects that are used to stop people from going where they want to go",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to block anyone from reaching a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The protesting students barricaded the streets leading to the university."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barricaded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build a barricade across, around, or in front of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Barricade the doors!",
          "[ + adv/prep ] Terrified villagers have barricaded themselves into their houses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barricades": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line or pile of objects put together, often quickly, to stop people from going where they want to go:",
        "examples": [
          "A few protestors broke through police barricades and rushed toward the site.",
          "erect a barricade Inmates erected a barricade between themselves and the prison guards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build a barricade across, around, or in front of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Barricade the doors!",
          "[ + adv/prep ] Terrified villagers have barricaded themselves into their houses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large object or objects that are used to stop people from going where they want to go",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to block anyone from reaching a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The protesting students barricaded the streets leading to the university."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barrier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long pole, fence, wall, or natural feature, such as a mountain or sea, that stops people from going somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Barriers have been erected all along the route the Pope will take.",
          "The mountains acted as a natural barrier to the spread of the disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gate in some railway stations through which you must go to get on a train:",
        "examples": [
          "Passengers are requested to show their tickets at the barrier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that prevents people from being together or understanding each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite the language barrier (= not speaking the same language), they soon became good friends.",
          "Shyness is one of the biggest barriers to making friends (= something that makes this difficult)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe methods of preventing pregnancy that work by physically blocking sperm from coming into contact with an egg:",
        "examples": [
          "GPs tend to offer the basic options of pill, barrier methods or sterilization.",
          "Barrier contraception has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV transmission."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything used or acting to block someone from going somewhere or from doing something, or to block something from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "The Secret Service erected concrete barriers around the White House.",
          "Jackie Robinson was the African-American who succeeded in breaking major league baseball’s color barrier (= use of race to block something from happening)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that prevents something else from happening or makes it more difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "barrier (to sth) In an ideal world, there would be no barriers to the free movement of people between countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that keeps people or things apart:",
        "examples": [
          "The language barrier is less frightening in print than over the telephone.",
          "barrier between sb/sth (and sb/sth) Lack of regular communication is named time and time again as the major barrier between management and employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or measurement that is considered to be important or hard to reach:",
        "examples": [
          "The average wage in Britain has broken the £20,000 barrier.",
          "The Dow Jones broke the 10,000 barrier early in the day, but closed down 41.85 points at 9923.42."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barriers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long pole, fence, wall, or natural feature, such as a mountain or sea, that stops people from going somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Barriers have been erected all along the route the Pope will take.",
          "The mountains acted as a natural barrier to the spread of the disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gate in some railway stations through which you must go to get on a train:",
        "examples": [
          "Passengers are requested to show their tickets at the barrier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that prevents people from being together or understanding each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite the language barrier (= not speaking the same language), they soon became good friends.",
          "Shyness is one of the biggest barriers to making friends (= something that makes this difficult)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe methods of preventing pregnancy that work by physically blocking sperm from coming into contact with an egg:",
        "examples": [
          "GPs tend to offer the basic options of pill, barrier methods or sterilization.",
          "Barrier contraception has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV transmission."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything used or acting to block someone from going somewhere or from doing something, or to block something from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "The Secret Service erected concrete barriers around the White House.",
          "Jackie Robinson was the African-American who succeeded in breaking major league baseball’s color barrier (= use of race to block something from happening)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that prevents something else from happening or makes it more difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "barrier (to sth) In an ideal world, there would be no barriers to the free movement of people between countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that keeps people or things apart:",
        "examples": [
          "The language barrier is less frightening in print than over the telephone.",
          "barrier between sb/sth (and sb/sth) Lack of regular communication is named time and time again as the major barrier between management and employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or measurement that is considered to be important or hard to reach:",
        "examples": [
          "The average wage in Britain has broken the £20,000 barrier.",
          "The Dow Jones broke the 10,000 barrier early in the day, but closed down 41.85 points at 9923.42."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "barrio": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the US, a part of a city where poor, mainly Spanish-speaking people live",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries, one of the areas into which a city is divided",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, a part of a city where mainly Spanish-speaking people live",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "barrister": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of lawyer in the UK, Australia, and some other countries who can give specialized legal advice and can argue a case in both higher and lower courts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of lawyer in the UK, Australia, and some other countries who is qualified to give specialist legal advice and can argue a case in both higher and lower law courts",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "barrow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle moved by a person from which fruit and vegetables, etc. are sold at the side of a road",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large structure consisting of a pile of soil over a place where people were buried in ancient times:",
        "examples": [
          "Belas Knap is a fine example of a Neolithic long barrow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where drinks, especially alcoholic drinks, are sold and drunk, or the area in such a place where the person serving the drinks stands:",
        "examples": [
          "They noticed him going into the hotel bar.",
          "at the bar There weren't any free tables, so I sat at the bar.",
          "behind the bar Why don't you ask the guy behind the bar (= serving drinks there)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin, straight piece of metal or wood:",
        "examples": [
          "The gorilla rattled the bars of its cage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that has been made into a solid rectangular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "a bar of soap",
          "a chocolate bar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The bar of an electric heater is a long, thin wire in the shape of a spring that is wrapped tightly around a tube. When electricity passes through it, it produces heat and red light.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the small equal parts into which a piece of music is divided, containing a fixed number of beats:",
        "examples": [
          "Normally the emphasis falls on the first beat of the bar.",
          "beats in a bar Waltzes have three beats in a bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical line that divides one bar from another in a written piece of music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of measuring the strength of a signal or connection or the power available in a device, that is shown as a vertical line on a phone or computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a hotspot where you could get a decent mobile phone signal - two, sometimes even three bars.",
          "The battery meter showed one bar of power left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that prevents a particular event or development from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "bar to A lack of formal education is no bar to becoming rich."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metric unit of pressure:",
        "examples": [
          "A pressure of 1 bar is slightly below the current average atmospheric pressure on earth at sea level.",
          "Sensors behind the bulkheads measured the water pressure at up to four bars, equivalent to a water depth of 40 metres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something or someone from doing something or going somewhere, or to not allow something:",
        "examples": [
          "The rule bars the use of evidence secured through an illegal search.",
          "be barred from The incident led to him being barred from the country.",
          "be barred to Most of the trails are barred to private vehicles.",
          "bar someone's way I tried to push past her, but she barred my way (= stood in front of me and prevented me from getting past)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put bars across something, especially to keep it closed:",
        "examples": [
          "We barred the door to stop anyone getting into the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "except:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone is leaving the village, bar the very old and ill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lawyers who are allowed to argue a case in a higher court",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "all lawyers thought of as a group",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gain a qualification as a lawyer who can argue a case in a higher court:",
        "examples": [
          "She studied law and was called to the Bar in 2013."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gain a qualification as a lawyer:",
        "examples": [
          "After being admitted to the bar in 1998, he represented other people who had got into trouble with the regulators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong pole, esp. one made of metal, used as a support, to force something to move, or to block an opening:",
        "examples": [
          "He stuck his hand through the bars of the cage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bar is also any of various small objects having a rectangular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "a granola bar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place, sometimes within a restaurant, where alcoholic drinks are served, or a long, high table in such a place along which people stand or sit while drinking:",
        "examples": [
          "He used to just sit in a bar and listen to jazz.",
          "They sat at the bar and chatted with the bartender."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the small equal parts into which a piece of music is divided, containing a fixed number of beats:",
        "examples": [
          "He played four bars of music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bar is also one of the vertical lines that divide a piece of music into equal parts.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "all lawyers considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "She passed the Massachusetts bar exam on her first try."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone from doing something or going somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Protesters tried to break into the building, but the police barred their way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a strong pole or poles across an opening:",
        "examples": [
          "We barred the windows as protection against burglars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "except for:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s the greatest pitcher of all time, bar none (= no one else is better)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that prevents a particular event or development from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "a bar (to sth) A lack of formal education does not have to be a bar to success in business and politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something or someone from doing something or going somewhere, or to refuse to allow something:",
        "examples": [
          "bar sb/sth from (doing) sth Lawyers on both sides have been barred from discussing the case in the press.",
          "The government voted to bar the import of exotic birds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of barristers (= lawyers who are allowed to argue a case in a higher court), or the profession of such lawyers:",
        "examples": [
          "a member of the bar",
          "He was called to the bar (= became a barrister) in 2006.",
          "It has been a privilege to have practised at the Bar for 47 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all lawyers considered as a group, or the profession of law:",
        "examples": [
          "Effectiveness requires that other members of the bar trust your word and credibility.",
          "She was admitted to the bar (= became a lawyer) in her early thirties."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bartender": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes and serves drinks in a bar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes and serves drinks in a bar",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "barter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to exchange goods for other things rather than for money:",
        "examples": [
          "barter something for something He bartered his stamp collection for her comics.",
          "barter with We spent a whole hour bartering with stallholders for souvenirs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or system of bartering goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The currency has lost so much of its value that barter has become the preferred way of doing business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange goods for other things rather than for money:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] In the marketplace, you can barter for souvenirs by offering jeans and lipstick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange goods or services for other things rather than for money:",
        "examples": [
          "barter (sth) for sth Cheap manufactured goods were bartered by the traders for all kinds of tropical products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discuss and come to an agreement about the price of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He bartered down the price of the flat and saved thousands of pounds.",
          "barter with sb You need to barter with the cell phone company to get the plan you want at the price you want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the practice or system of bartering goods:",
        "examples": [
          "Barter can be attractive for smaller businesses keen to save money.",
          "Earlier economies worked on a barter system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bartlett": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of pear (= a sweet fruit that has a round base and is slightly pointed towards the stem):",
        "examples": [
          "He dragged in a canvas sack that was stuffed full of Bartletts.",
          "On Sundays we always had roast chicken followed by Bartlett pears."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "basal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "forming the bottom layer of something:",
        "examples": [
          "cells in the basal layer of skin"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "base": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the bottom part of an object, on which it rests, or the lowest part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a crystal glass with a heavy base",
          "At the base of the cliff was a rocky beach.",
          "base for This cream provides an excellent base for your make-up (= a good bottom layer on which other layers can be put)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main place where a person lives and works, or a place that a company does business from:",
        "examples": [
          "I spend a lot of time in Brussels, but London is still my base.",
          "Nice is an excellent base for (= place to stay when) exploring the French Riviera."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where there are military buildings and weapons and where members of the armed forces live:",
        "examples": [
          "an old naval base"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the four positions on a square that a player must reach to score a point in the game of baseball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or people from which someone or something gets most of their or its support, money, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A strong economy depends on a healthy manufacturing base.",
          "customer base We're aiming to expand our customer base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a cocktail with a whisky base"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number on which a counting system is built:",
        "examples": [
          "A binary number is a number written in base 2, using the two numbers 0 and 1."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical that dissolves in water and combines with an acid to create a salt",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing any honour and having no morals:",
        "examples": [
          "I accused him of having base motives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular town or area, etc. as the main place that you live and work in, or where you do business from:",
        "examples": [
          "Where is your firm based?",
          "He was based in (= he lived in or was at a military establishment in) Birmingham during the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bottom of an object; the part on which it rests:",
        "examples": [
          "This lamp has a heavy base so it won’t tip over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A base angle is one of the two equal angles that include the bottom of an isosceles triangle.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place from which a business operates or a person works:",
        "examples": [
          "We have an office in San Diego, but Washington is still our base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A base is also a place from which the military operates that provides weapons storage and housing:",
        "examples": [
          "The military has bases all over the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of four chemical substances that make up the part of DNA and RNA that controls the structure of genes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various chemical substances that have the opposite effect or chemical behavior as that of an acid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number that is multiplied by itself:",
        "examples": [
          "In 6³, 6 is the base and it is multiplied by 6 three times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main part of something, or the people or activities that form the main part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The sauce has an olive oil base.",
          "Tourism remains the city’s economic base.",
          "He’ll need a wide base of regional support to win the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or word part to which prefixes and endings may be added to make new words, as in \"do,\" the base of \"redo\" and \"doable\"",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the game of baseball) one of the four angles of a square, all of which a player must touch in order to score:",
        "examples": [
          "He reached first base on a single."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to establish a place as the place from which a business operates or a person works:",
        "examples": [
          "Where is your company based?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where a company does its main business from:",
        "examples": [
          "The company, which has its base in California, plans to set up an office in Beijing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the resources or people that a company, etc. depends on in order to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "a company's economic/industrial/research base",
          "Manchester United's fans make up 17% of its shareholder base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a positive feature of a situation that makes it possible for something else to grow and develop:",
        "examples": [
          "base (for sth) A cut to 10p per share would give a yield of 5.8% and a new base for dividend growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money or a number that is used to compare other amounts of money or numbers to, especially as a way of measuring whether prices or numbers have increased or decreased:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper hopes to add several million dollars to its revenue base from the switchover."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular country, city, etc. as the main place that you do business from:",
        "examples": [
          "They took the decision to base their headquarters in Germany."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baseball": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played especially in North America by two teams of nine players, in which a player hits a ball with a bat (= stick) and tries to run around four bases on a large field before the other team returns the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "Jake never played baseball like the other kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ball used in the game of baseball:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a baseball and a couple of bats in his sports bag.",
          "His fame is rooted in his extraordinary ability to hit baseballs where fielders could not catch them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game with two teams of nine players in which a ball, thrown by a pitcher, is hit by a player with a bat (= special stick) who then tries to run around four bases before being stopped by the other team",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A baseball is the ball used in this game.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "baseballs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played especially in North America by two teams of nine players, in which a player hits a ball with a bat (= stick) and tries to run around four bases on a large field before the other team returns the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "Jake never played baseball like the other kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ball used in the game of baseball:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a baseball and a couple of bats in his sports bag.",
          "His fame is rooted in his extraordinary ability to hit baseballs where fielders could not catch them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game with two teams of nine players in which a ball, thrown by a pitcher, is hit by a player with a bat (= special stick) who then tries to run around four bases before being stopped by the other team",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A baseball is the ball used in this game.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "based": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to form adjectives showing the main place or area in which something or someone works, lives, or does business:",
        "examples": [
          "a Manchester-based company",
          "community-based programs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form adjectives describing the main thing from which a particular substance or object is made:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a cream-based sauce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form adjectives showing the main fact or idea from which something has been developed:",
        "examples": [
          "They claimed that the company's recruitment practices constitute gender-based discrimination.",
          "They discussed introducing a performance-based pay system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if one thing is based on another, it is developed from it:",
        "examples": [
          "be based on sth All these new products were based on extensive market research.",
          "market-based policy decisions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working or doing business in a particular place, or in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Where are you based? In Berlin or Frankfurt?",
          "be based in The company is based in Toronto.",
          "Tokyo-based/UK-based, etc. It's a US-based security company.",
          "You have the option of being either home-based or office-based.",
          "web-based/internet-based We are dependent on our web-based marketing activities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baseless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not based on facts:",
        "examples": [
          "baseless accusations/allegations/rumours",
          "She assured me that my fears were baseless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without supporting facts:",
        "examples": [
          "Investigation showed these were baseless accusations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baseline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line on a sports field, such as the one in tennis, that marks the end of the playing area, or the one in baseball that marks the path along which players run:",
        "examples": [
          "She delivered a final serve from the baseline to win the match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary line used as a starting point for making comparisons:",
        "examples": [
          "a baseline assessment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money or a number that is used to compare other amounts of money or numbers to, especially as a way of measuring whether they have increased or decreased:",
        "examples": [
          "a baseline price/figure/rate",
          "$13 million was added to the baseline budget for the district attorney's office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a minimum level of quality, safety, etc. that is considered to be necessary in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "baseline for sth Europe's steelmakers have proposed a system that sets a baseline for carbon efficiency.",
          "baseline of sth The new features should provide a baseline of security for Windows users."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "basement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a building consisting of rooms that are partly or completely below the level of the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "Our kitchenware department is in the basement.",
          "a basement flat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a building that is below the level of the first floor:",
        "examples": [
          "The hardware department is in the basement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "basements": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a building consisting of rooms that are partly or completely below the level of the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "Our kitchenware department is in the basement.",
          "a basement flat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a building that is below the level of the first floor:",
        "examples": [
          "The hardware department is in the basement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "pl of basis",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit hard:",
        "examples": [
          "He bashed his arm against a shelf.",
          "UK I could hear her bashing away on the computer (= hitting the keys loudly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone severely:",
        "examples": [
          "He kept bashing local government officials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a party:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a big bash for his 18th birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hit:",
        "examples": [
          "a bash on the head"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to do something you have not done before:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never been skiing before, but I'm prepared to have a bash (at it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack someone or something with an object:",
        "examples": [
          "He bashed his arm against a shelf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you bash someone with words, you criticize that person severely:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of these countries have been bashing the United States."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, energetic party:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a big bash, including live music, for his 18th birthday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bashed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit hard:",
        "examples": [
          "He bashed his arm against a shelf.",
          "UK I could hear her bashing away on the computer (= hitting the keys loudly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone severely:",
        "examples": [
          "He kept bashing local government officials."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bashful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "often feeling uncomfortable with other people and easily embarrassed:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave a bashful smile as he complimented her on her work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily embarrassed and uncomfortable; shy:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave a bashful smile when she was introduced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bashing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong criticism of a particular type of person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "There's been a lot of banker-bashing lately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a physical attack on someone:",
        "examples": [
          "recent incidents of gay-bashing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of hitting something hard:",
        "examples": [
          "All steaks will benefit from a bashing, as this breaks up the muscle fibres that comprise most of the meat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in nouns meaning the practice of attacking a particular type of person violently:",
        "examples": [
          "gay/queer-bashing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in nouns meaning strong criticism of a particular type of person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "union-bashing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong criticism of a particular type of person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The more things I do to get this union on the right track, the more of a bashing I take."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "basic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "simple and not complicated, so able to provide the base or starting point from which something can develop:",
        "examples": [
          "I really need to get some basic financial advice.",
          "He only has a basic command of English (= he only knows the most important and simple words and expressions).",
          "The basic (= most important) problem is that they don't talk to each other enough.",
          "It's the most basic model (= it only has the most simple features).",
          "The crisis has led to price rises in basic foodstuffs, such as meat, cheese, and sugar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "boring and not unusual or surprising in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "All the music they like is so basic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what a person earns before other amounts of money, such as payments for working extra hours, are added:",
        "examples": [
          "She earns a basic salary of £450K per annum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common language for writing computer programs in that uses instructions that are similar to English",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "most important or central to something:",
        "examples": [
          "In physics we study basic principles of force and motion.",
          "We help with basic needs like food and shelter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Beginner's all-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code: a simple language for writing computer programs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "basically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used when referring to the main or most important characteristic or feature of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Basically, (= the most important thing is that) they want a lot more information about the project before they'll put any money into it.",
          "\"So what's the difference between these two TVs?\" \"Well, they're basically the same, but the more expensive one has 3D.\"",
          "The car's basically OK, but the paintwork needs some attention.",
          "The village has remained basically unchanged for over 300 years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "basics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the simplest and most important facts, ideas, or things connected with something:",
        "examples": [
          "I really must learn the basics of first aid.",
          "The school can't even afford basics such as books and paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you get back to basics, you start to give your attention to the simplest and most important matters after ignoring them for a while:",
        "examples": [
          "This is all part of a new back-to-basics campaign to raise standards in schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the central and most important principles of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Pablo has promised to teach me the basics of sailing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things that people need to learn, know, or do before they can achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Success is achieved by focusing on the basics - quality, innovation, and customer care.",
          "learn/master the basics (of sth) It shouldn't take long to learn the basics of the new software.",
          "Building up the organization didn't happen overnight - it took years to get the basics right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things that people need in order to be able to live comfortably, work effectively, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "What proportion of your income do you spend on basics such as food and heating?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time and effort doing the simplest but most important things, especially after an unsuccessful period of time spent doing things that are more complicated but less important:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to get back to basics and start delivering on promises to customers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "basil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a herb with a sweet smell that is used to add flavour in cooking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an herb with a strong smell that is used to flavor foods in cooking",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "basilica": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a public building in ancient Rome that was round at one end and had two rows of columns supporting the roof, or a large church with a similar design",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "basin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an open, round container shaped like a bowl with sloping sides, used for holding food or liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "a pudding basin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of something that a basin can hold:",
        "examples": [
          "a basin of water"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "I've cleaned the basin and scrubbed the bath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of land from which streams run into a river, lake, or sea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sheltered area of deep water where boats are kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, open bowl, or the amount such a container will hold:",
        "examples": [
          "I left the napkins soaking in a basin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The basin of a river or body of water is the land that surrounds it and the streams that flow into it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A basin is also a sheltered area of water deep enough for boats, or an area of land that is lower than all the surrounding land.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "basing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular town or area, etc. as the main place that you live and work in, or where you do business from:",
        "examples": [
          "Where is your firm based?",
          "He was based in (= he lived in or was at a military establishment in) Birmingham during the war."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "basis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the most important facts, ideas, etc. from which something is developed:",
        "examples": [
          "form the basis for This document will form the basis for our discussion.",
          "on the basis of Decisions were often made on the basis of (= using) incorrect information.",
          "Their proposals have no proven scientific basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way or method of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "on a voluntary basis Most of our staff work for us on a voluntary basis (= they work without being paid)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important facts or principles or ideas that support something:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no basis for their statements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A basis is also a way or method of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Mostly people work on a part-time basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fact or situation that makes it possible for something to exist, happen, or develop in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "basis for sth Should the TV licence fee continue to be the basis for the BBC's funding?",
          "Ministers claimed the figures were bogus and had no basis in reality.",
          "be/form/provide the basis for sth Sustainable development should form the basis for a corporate vision of the future.",
          "as a basis for sth It is hoped that the WTO agreements will serve as a basis for strengthening relationships with developing countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way things happen, or are done or organized:",
        "examples": [
          "on a daily/monthly/regular, etc. basis Skills need to be updated on an ongoing basis.",
          "on a full-time/permanent/temporary, etc. basis She's employed by the agency on a temporary basis.",
          "Assessment of insurance claims takes place on a case-by-case basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the reason why someone does something or why something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "There appears to be no logical basis for these proposals.",
          "on the basis of sth Discrimination on the basis of gender, age, race, or sexual orientation is against the law.",
          "on the basis that Some bidders were rejected on the basis that they lacked an understanding of the needs of the organization."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bask": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to lie or sit enjoying the warmth especially of the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "We could see seals on the rocks, basking in the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lie or sit and enjoy warmth:",
        "examples": [
          "On top of the wall, a cat basked happily in the sun.",
          "fig. Marina basked in the crowd’s admiration (= enjoyed it)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "basket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a light container, often with a handle, that is made of thin strips of wood, metal, or plastic twisted together, used for carrying or storing things:",
        "examples": [
          "a shopping/picnic basket",
          "a wicker basket",
          "a laundry/clothes basket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the contents of a basket:",
        "examples": [
          "We picked lots of strawberries, but we'd eaten half the basket by the time we got home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place on a website where you collect things you plan to buy from the website:",
        "examples": [
          "There are four items in your basket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the game of basketball, a basket is an open net hanging from a metal ring through which the players try to throw the ball to score points for their team, or the successful throwing of the ball through the ring.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of related things:",
        "examples": [
          "the value of the pound against a basket of world currencies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container like a rounded box, often with a handle, which is used for carrying or storing things and made of woven strips of dried grass or other material, or the amount such a container holds:",
        "examples": [
          "a wicker basket",
          "a wastepaper basket",
          "a basket of flowers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the game of basketball) an open net hanging from a metal ring which players must throw the ball through to score, or a successful throw through the ring:",
        "examples": [
          "She made three baskets in a row."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "basketball": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played by two teams of five players who score points by throwing a large ball through an open net hanging from a metal ring",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ball used in the game of basketball:",
        "examples": [
          "He walked along bouncing a basketball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played by two teams of five players who score points by throwing the ball through a net that hangs from a metal ring, or the ball used in this game",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "baskets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a light container, often with a handle, that is made of thin strips of wood, metal, or plastic twisted together, used for carrying or storing things:",
        "examples": [
          "a shopping/picnic basket",
          "a wicker basket",
          "a laundry/clothes basket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the contents of a basket:",
        "examples": [
          "We picked lots of strawberries, but we'd eaten half the basket by the time we got home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place on a website where you collect things you plan to buy from the website:",
        "examples": [
          "There are four items in your basket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the game of basketball, a basket is an open net hanging from a metal ring through which the players try to throw the ball to score points for their team, or the successful throwing of the ball through the ring.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of related things:",
        "examples": [
          "the value of the pound against a basket of world currencies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container like a rounded box, often with a handle, which is used for carrying or storing things and made of woven strips of dried grass or other material, or the amount such a container holds:",
        "examples": [
          "a wicker basket",
          "a wastepaper basket",
          "a basket of flowers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the game of basketball) an open net hanging from a metal ring which players must throw the ball through to score, or a successful throw through the ring:",
        "examples": [
          "She made three baskets in a row."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "basking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lie or sit enjoying the warmth especially of the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "We could see seals on the rocks, basking in the sun."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "basra": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the southern part of Iraq:",
        "examples": [
          "All crude oil exports from Basra were stopped.",
          "The water supply for the port city of Umm Qasr comes from Basra, forty miles to the north."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the lowest range of musical notes, or a man with a singing voice in this range:",
        "examples": [
          "He sings bass.",
          "Italy's leading bass"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of low musical sounds on a radio, music system, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Turn down the bass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electric guitar with four strings that plays very low notes:",
        "examples": [
          "He played bass in a band.",
          "He didn't actually use a bass, but played all the bass parts on a regular guitar.",
          "I was the bass player."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the largest musical instrument of the violin family. It plays the lowest line of music. :",
        "examples": [
          "He taught me to play the bass.",
          "She plays bass and cello in a folk ensemble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "playing, singing, or producing the lowest range of musical notes:",
        "examples": [
          "a bass drum/guitar/trombone"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of fish found in rivers or the sea whose flesh is eaten as a food:",
        "examples": [
          "He launched his little boat to fish for bass.",
          "This is served with a striped bass fillet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest range of a voice or musical instrument, or a person or musical instrument with this range:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The qualities of his voice make you forget he is a bass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of several related fishes found in rivers or the sea, used for food:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] striped bass"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "basses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bassist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who plays either the bass guitar (= an electric guitar with four strings that plays very low notes) or the double bass (= the largest musical instrument of the violin family):",
        "examples": [
          "Stuart Sutcliffe was the original bassist of The Beatles.",
          "Mingus was a virtuoso bassist who worked with Louis Armstrong, among others."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bassoon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large musical instrument that is played by blowing into a long, curved tube",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube-shaped musical instrument that produces low notes and is played by blowing through two reeds (= thin pieces of wood) and pressing keys on its front to produce notes, or this type of instrument generally; a woodwind",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bassoons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large musical instrument that is played by blowing into a long, curved tube",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube-shaped musical instrument that produces low notes and is played by blowing through two reeds (= thin pieces of wood) and pressing keys on its front to produce notes, or this type of instrument generally; a woodwind",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bastard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant person:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a bastard to his wife.",
          "You lied to me, you bastard!",
          "humorous You won again? You lucky bastard! (= I don't think you deserve it)",
          "This crossword's a bastard (= very difficult)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person born to parents who are not married to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "He was born in 1798, the bastard son of a country squire and his mistress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bastards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant person:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a bastard to his wife.",
          "You lied to me, you bastard!",
          "humorous You won again? You lucky bastard! (= I don't think you deserve it)",
          "This crossword's a bastard (= very difficult)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person born to parents who are not married to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "He was born in 1798, the bastard son of a country squire and his mistress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bastion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that keeps or defends a belief or a way of life that is disappearing or threatened:",
        "examples": [
          "British public schools are regarded as one of the last bastions of upper-class privilege."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the wall of a castle that sticks out from it in order to protect it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a specially shaped piece of wood used for hitting the ball in some games:",
        "examples": [
          "a baseball/cricket/rounders/table tennis bat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small animal like a mouse with wings that flies at night",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or try to hit a ball or other object with a bat:",
        "examples": [
          "He batted the ball high into the air.",
          "They batted the shuttlecock back and forth between them.",
          "Jones will be the first to bat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or try to hit something small and make it move, usually with your hand:",
        "examples": [
          "We were constantly batting flies off the food.",
          "She crumpled up her coffee cup and batted it across the table.",
          "The cat was batting lazily at a ball of wool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open and close your eyes quickly several times, especially to attract attention or admiration:",
        "examples": [
          "bat your eyelashes She smiled and batted her eyelashes at him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a specially shaped stick of wood or metal, used for hitting the ball esp. in baseball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, flying animal with big ears and wings of skin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a bat to hit the ball, esp. in baseball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you bat at something, you hit it lightly:",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open and close your eyes quickly several times, esp. to attract attention or admiration",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "batch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of things or people dealt with at the same time or considered similar in type:",
        "examples": [
          "The cook brought in a fresh batch of homemade cupcakes.",
          "We looked at the job applications in two batches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of students who are taught together at school, college, or university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "people or things dealt with as a group or at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "Mom just made a fresh batch of cookies.",
          "I’ve got a whole batch of applications to read through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of things that are dealt with or produced at the same time, or a group of people who are similar in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "Stores have been asked to trace any potentially contaminated batches.",
          "The latest batch of reports suggests the economy is slowing down.",
          "54,000 letters will be sent out, in batches of 3,000 a day.",
          "Batch orders are more cost-effective than purchasing in smaller quantities.",
          "There will be a five-day training course for our latest batch of recruits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a group out of a number of things so they can all be dealt with together:",
        "examples": [
          "In a warehouse, several orders are batched together."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bath": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long plastic, metal, or ceramic container that is filled with water so that you can sit or lie in it to wash your whole body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of washing yourself or someone else in a bath :",
        "examples": [
          "mainly UK Susannah has a long hot bath every evening.",
          "mainly US I took a bath this morning.",
          "bath oil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill a bath with water for washing:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll run you a bath while you take off those wet clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a bathroom when describing a home:",
        "examples": [
          "a four-bedroom two-bath house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a health treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "mud/thermal baths"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any container holding liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "a bird bath"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "In those days it cost about six pence to go to the baths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public place where people went in the past to have a hot bath:",
        "examples": [
          "Most families had no bathroom and used the public baths instead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wash in a bath or to wash someone in a bath:",
        "examples": [
          "old-fashioned She baths every morning.",
          "I usually bath the kids in the evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of washing yourself or another person or an animal in a large container filled with warm water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When describing homes, a bath can also mean a bathroom:",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose a lot of money as a result of a bad business deal or investment:",
        "examples": [
          "Unless the shares take a bath, they should soon be worth £50K more than when we bought them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bathe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to swim, especially in the sea, a river, or a lake:",
        "examples": [
          "Children suffering from the illness had bathed in sea water contaminated by sewage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something with a liquid, especially in order to make part of the body feel better:",
        "examples": [
          "I bathed my feet in salt water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something in a way that causes a pleasant feeling or appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "In the afternoon the sun bathes the city in shades of pink and gold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wash in a bath or to wash someone in a bath",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you swim or spend time in water:",
        "examples": [
          "I went for a bathe every evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wash someone, usually with soap and water in a bathtub:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I had to change the kids’ diapers and feed them and bathe them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover with a liquid, esp. as a treatment for pain or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "I bathed my foot in warm salt water.",
          "fig. The afternoon sun bathed the city in pink and gold."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bathed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to swim, especially in the sea, a river, or a lake:",
        "examples": [
          "Children suffering from the illness had bathed in sea water contaminated by sewage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something with a liquid, especially in order to make part of the body feel better:",
        "examples": [
          "I bathed my feet in salt water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something in a way that causes a pleasant feeling or appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "In the afternoon the sun bathes the city in shades of pink and gold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wash in a bath or to wash someone in a bath",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bathhouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a public building where people can have a bath",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bathing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of going for a swim:",
        "examples": [
          "At midnight they all decided to go bathing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bathrobe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a loose piece of clothing like a coat, usually made of thick towelling material, worn informally inside the house, especially before or after a bath",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing rather like a loose-fitting coat, worn to cover up after a bath, or before getting dressed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bathroom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room with a bath and/or shower and often a toilet:",
        "examples": [
          "The house has four bedrooms and two bathrooms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room with a toilet in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Where's the bathroom?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room with a toilet and a place to wash your hands, and often a bathtub and a shower (= device that sprays water on a person’s body):",
        "examples": [
          "Our bathroom is the warmest room in the house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bathrooms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room with a bath and/or shower and often a toilet:",
        "examples": [
          "The house has four bedrooms and two bathrooms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room with a toilet in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Where's the bathroom?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room with a toilet and a place to wash your hands, and often a bathtub and a shower (= device that sprays water on a person’s body):",
        "examples": [
          "Our bathroom is the warmest room in the house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "baths": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "In those days it cost about six pence to go to the baths.",
          "I love swimming, and we still go to the baths a lot.",
          "We went to the baths every day while we were in Bournemouth.",
          "In summer, I met up with my friends at the outdoor baths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public place where people went in the past to have a hot bath:",
        "examples": [
          "Most families had no bathroom and used the public baths instead.",
          "This building used to house the public baths.",
          "She was carrying a towel and a bar of soap, as if she was going to the baths.",
          "He remembers being taken to the public baths for a brisk scrub by his mother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bathtub": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long plastic, metal, or ceramic container that is filled with water so that you can sit or lie in it to wash your whole body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container large enough for a person to sit in to take a bath",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "batman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the personal servant of an officer, especially in the British armed forces",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "baton": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stick used by a conductor (= person who controls the performance of a group of musicians) to show the speed of the music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stick that is passed from one runner to another in a relay race",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow metal stick that a majorette or drum major turns and throws while marching",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, heavy stick used as a weapon by police officers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with a police baton:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffered a head wound when he was allegedly batoned by an officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various specially designed sticks used in races, to lead a group of musicians, or thrown in the air by people who are marching:",
        "examples": [
          "She twirls a baton as the parade passes by.",
          "He waves his fork like a conductor’s baton."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "batons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stick used by a conductor (= person who controls the performance of a group of musicians) to show the speed of the music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stick that is passed from one runner to another in a relay race",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow metal stick that a majorette or drum major turns and throws while marching",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, heavy stick used as a weapon by police officers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with a police baton:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffered a head wound when he was allegedly batoned by an officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various specially designed sticks used in races, to lead a group of musicians, or thrown in the air by people who are marching:",
        "examples": [
          "She twirls a baton as the parade passes by.",
          "He waves his fork like a conductor’s baton."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a specially shaped piece of wood used for hitting the ball in some games:",
        "examples": [
          "a baseball/cricket/rounders/table tennis bat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small animal like a mouse with wings that flies at night",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or try to hit a ball or other object with a bat:",
        "examples": [
          "He batted the ball high into the air.",
          "They batted the shuttlecock back and forth between them.",
          "Jones will be the first to bat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or try to hit something small and make it move, usually with your hand:",
        "examples": [
          "We were constantly batting flies off the food.",
          "She crumpled up her coffee cup and batted it across the table.",
          "The cat was batting lazily at a ball of wool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open and close your eyes quickly several times, especially to attract attention or admiration:",
        "examples": [
          "bat your eyelashes She smiled and batted her eyelashes at him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a specially shaped stick of wood or metal, used for hitting the ball esp. in baseball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, flying animal with big ears and wings of skin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a bat to hit the ball, esp. in baseball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you bat at something, you hit it lightly:",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open and close your eyes quickly several times, esp. to attract attention or admiration",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "battalion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a military unit consisting of three or more companies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large military unit under a single leader, consisting of three or more companies",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "battalions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a military unit consisting of three or more companies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large military unit under a single leader, consisting of three or more companies",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "batten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of wood, often attached to something to make that thing stronger",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something by fixing pieces of wood onto it:",
        "examples": [
          "The boxes were securely battened before the journey."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "batter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit something with force many times:",
        "examples": [
          "batter against The waves battered against the rocks at the bottom of the cliff.",
          "batter something down The burglars had battered down the door of the house (= hit it so hard that it broke and fell down).",
          "be battered to death He was battered to death with a rifle butt.",
          "He was battering on the door with his fists and howling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit and behave violently towards a person repeatedly over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Campaigners are concerned that the new laws on domestic violence do not show enough understanding of the lives of people who are battered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk or another liquid, used to make pancakes or to cover food before frying it:",
        "examples": [
          "Add the sour cream to the batter, beating well.",
          "Pour the pancake batter into the pan.",
          "in batter I find that fish fried in batter is lighter and crispier.",
          "Crepes and pancakes are made with different batters.",
          "Chefs over the world include tempura dishes on their menus, using a wide variety of different batters and ingredients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture containing ingredients such as flour, butter, sugar, and eggs that will be baked and become a cake or cakes:",
        "examples": [
          "I used to love eating the last bits of cake batter from the bowl.",
          "Divide the batter among 12 muffin cups.",
          "In most classic cake batters you typically add eggs to the batter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person in baseball, cricket, or rounders who hits the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "The batter swings and misses.",
          "The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that the word \"batsman\" would be replaced by the ungendered word \"batter\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something again and again:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Thunderstorms were battering Kansas again on Sunday.",
          "[ T ] fig. He had been battered by opponents who turned public opinion against him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any liquid mixture containing milk, eggs, and flour, as used to make cake, pancakes, or other similar food, or to cover food before frying it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in baseball) the player whose turn it is to hit the ball",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "battered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "hurt by being repeatedly hit:",
        "examples": [
          "She set up a sanctuary for battered wives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "damaged, especially by being used a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "battered furniture/toys"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered with a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk before being cooked:",
        "examples": [
          "battered cod"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very drunk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "old and damaged, or hurt:",
        "examples": [
          "He stuffed his battered briefcase with all of his notes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "batteries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that produces electricity to provide power for electronic devices, cars, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a rechargeable battery",
          "This alarm clock takes two medium-sized batteries.",
          "My phone's battery is about to die (= to run out of power).",
          "I got back to the car to find that the battery was flat (= had lost all its power).",
          "a battery-operated hairdryer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of things of a similar type:",
        "examples": [
          "In the kitchen an impressive battery of stainless steel utensils hangs on the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of large guns and similar weapons operating together in the same place:",
        "examples": [
          "The shore battery opened fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of using physical force or violence on another person without their permission, even when this does not cause physical harm:",
        "examples": [
          "The singer's former personal assistant sued her for battery.",
          "He is accused of battery and indecent assault.",
          "He served 10 years for battery on a police officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a baseball team, the pitcher (= the player who throws the ball) and the catcher (= the player who catches balls that are not hit) are sometimes referred to as the battery:",
        "examples": [
          "Paige and Gibson combined to form the greatest battery in baseball history.",
          "A catcher needs to develop a good rapport with his battery mate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using a system of producing a large number of eggs cheaply by keeping a lot of chickens in rows of small cages (= boxes made of wire):",
        "examples": [
          "battery farming",
          "battery hens/eggs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that produces electricity to provide power for radios, cars, toys, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "What size battery do you need for the alarm clock?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A battery is also any device that produces electrical energy from chemical energy.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of things of a similar type:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to pass a whole battery of tests to get into that school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of attacking and beating someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that produces electricity to provide power for cars, radios, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "charge/recharge a battery I need to recharge the batteries for my camera.",
          "a rechargeable battery",
          "a battery-powered vehicle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of tests, questions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Candidates have to undergo a battery of intelligence tests."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "battering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act of hitting someone:",
        "examples": [
          "baby/wife battering"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "damage caused by an action or event:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Florida is starting to recover from the battering it endured in recent hurricanes.",
          "[ C usually sing ] Stock markets have taken a battering in the past week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "battery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that produces electricity to provide power for electronic devices, cars, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a rechargeable battery",
          "This alarm clock takes two medium-sized batteries.",
          "My phone's battery is about to die (= to run out of power).",
          "I got back to the car to find that the battery was flat (= had lost all its power).",
          "a battery-operated hairdryer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of things of a similar type:",
        "examples": [
          "In the kitchen an impressive battery of stainless steel utensils hangs on the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of large guns and similar weapons operating together in the same place:",
        "examples": [
          "The shore battery opened fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of using physical force or violence on another person without their permission, even when this does not cause physical harm:",
        "examples": [
          "The singer's former personal assistant sued her for battery.",
          "He is accused of battery and indecent assault.",
          "He served 10 years for battery on a police officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a baseball team, the pitcher (= the player who throws the ball) and the catcher (= the player who catches balls that are not hit) are sometimes referred to as the battery:",
        "examples": [
          "Paige and Gibson combined to form the greatest battery in baseball history.",
          "A catcher needs to develop a good rapport with his battery mate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using a system of producing a large number of eggs cheaply by keeping a lot of chickens in rows of small cages (= boxes made of wire):",
        "examples": [
          "battery farming",
          "battery hens/eggs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that produces electricity to provide power for radios, cars, toys, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "What size battery do you need for the alarm clock?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A battery is also any device that produces electrical energy from chemical energy.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of things of a similar type:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to pass a whole battery of tests to get into that school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of attacking and beating someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that produces electricity to provide power for cars, radios, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "charge/recharge a battery I need to recharge the batteries for my camera.",
          "a rechargeable battery",
          "a battery-powered vehicle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of tests, questions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Candidates have to undergo a battery of intelligence tests."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "batting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of trying to hit the ball, especially in baseball or cricket:",
        "examples": [
          "He leads the league in batting.",
          "The team had batting practice in the afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, the part of the game when it is is your team's turn to hit the ball, or the players who try to hit the ball, considered as a group :",
        "examples": [
          "open the batting The England captain opened the batting (= batted first).",
          "The selectors decided that they needed to strengthen the batting so played an extra batter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "battle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fight between armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "the Battle of the Somme",
          "Her only brother was killed in battle (= while fighting)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an argument between two groups or against a situation that a group wants to change:",
        "examples": [
          "The aid agency continues the battle against ignorance and superstition.",
          "The battle for women's rights still goes on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a determined effort to achieve something in a difficult situation or to change a bad situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a long battle against cancer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight:",
        "examples": [
          "Police battled with residents in this part of the city for three days.",
          "For years the two nations battled over territory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try hard to achieve something in a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He had to battle against prejudice to get a job.",
          "Her parents battled for the right to be involved in the decision-making.",
          "We battled with the elements to get the roof fixed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fight between armed forces, or an argument between two groups:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the Battle of Cedar Creek",
          "[ C ] a naval battle",
          "[ C ] The battle between street gangs went on for years.",
          "[ C ] They’re in a battle with their publisher over electronic rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A battle can also be a serious effort to change a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Doctors Without Borders is a group that wages battles against hunger and disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight, compete, or argue with another person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Congress is battling with the White House over funding.",
          "[ T ] Long Horse died battling the Sioux in 1875.",
          "[ I ] I thought we had the game under control, but they really battled back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you battle something, you try hard to change the situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The group was formed to battle prejudice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competition or argument between two or more people or organizations for power or control:",
        "examples": [
          "battle for/over sth They were locked in a battle for boardroom control.",
          "battle against/with sb If you want to stay in the battle with competitors, you must constantly update your services.",
          "battle between sb and sb the ongoing battle between the government and the unions",
          "a fierce/bitter/long-running battle",
          "a takeover/bidding/bid battle After suffering a drop in profits, the firm found itself in the middle of a takeover battle.",
          "fight/lose/win a battle Has Europe lost the battle with America over online dominance?",
          "be locked in/engaged in a battle (to do sth) The entire aviation industry is locked in a battle to produce the most efficient aircraft and engines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you try very hard to solve problems or succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "Many smaller firms are losing out in the battle for survival.",
          "face/fight a battle The government faces a battle to regain the confidence of the financial markets.",
          "an uphill battle Workers fought an uphill battle to prove their illnesses were caused by on-the-job toxic exposures.",
          "battle to do sth the battle to develop new technologies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if two or more people or organizations battle, or battle each other, they compete with each other for power or control:",
        "examples": [
          "The company will now have to battle its resurgent competitor.",
          "battle for/over sth Unions and management are currently battling over pay and staffing levels.",
          "battle with/against sb/sth He battled with the board for many months before finally resigning.",
          "Budget hotels are battling it out to bring US-style prices to Britain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try very hard to solve a problem or to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "battle against sth She had to battle against prejudice to get the job.",
          "Against a background of changing consumer habits, the big music groups are battling falling sales.",
          "The retailer battled through a difficult spring and summer as sales fell by 2.5%.",
          "battle to do sth Hydro Electric staff battled to restore power to up to 20,000 customers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "battled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight:",
        "examples": [
          "Police battled with residents in this part of the city for three days.",
          "For years the two nations battled over territory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try hard to achieve something in a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He had to battle against prejudice to get a job.",
          "Her parents battled for the right to be involved in the decision-making.",
          "We battled with the elements to get the roof fixed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "battlefield": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where a battle is being fought or has been fought in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "They carried the wounded from the battlefield.",
          "a Civil War battlefield"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject on which people strongly disagree:",
        "examples": [
          "The issue has become a political battlefield in recent years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where a battle (= a fight between armed forces) is being fought or was fought:",
        "examples": [
          "We visited the Civil War battlefield at Gettysburg."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "battleground": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where an argument or competition is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Pennsylvania and Ohio are key battlegrounds in this year’s election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A battleground is also a battlefield.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product or place that companies compete with each other to develop, sell, or control because they consider it to be very important:",
        "examples": [
          "China is a key battleground for the big mobile phone companies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "battles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fight between armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "the Battle of the Somme",
          "Her only brother was killed in battle (= while fighting)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an argument between two groups or against a situation that a group wants to change:",
        "examples": [
          "The aid agency continues the battle against ignorance and superstition.",
          "The battle for women's rights still goes on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a determined effort to achieve something in a difficult situation or to change a bad situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a long battle against cancer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight:",
        "examples": [
          "Police battled with residents in this part of the city for three days.",
          "For years the two nations battled over territory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try hard to achieve something in a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He had to battle against prejudice to get a job.",
          "Her parents battled for the right to be involved in the decision-making.",
          "We battled with the elements to get the roof fixed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fight between armed forces, or an argument between two groups:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the Battle of Cedar Creek",
          "[ C ] a naval battle",
          "[ C ] The battle between street gangs went on for years.",
          "[ C ] They’re in a battle with their publisher over electronic rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A battle can also be a serious effort to change a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Doctors Without Borders is a group that wages battles against hunger and disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight, compete, or argue with another person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Congress is battling with the White House over funding.",
          "[ T ] Long Horse died battling the Sioux in 1875.",
          "[ I ] I thought we had the game under control, but they really battled back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you battle something, you try hard to change the situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The group was formed to battle prejudice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competition or argument between two or more people or organizations for power or control:",
        "examples": [
          "battle for/over sth They were locked in a battle for boardroom control.",
          "battle against/with sb If you want to stay in the battle with competitors, you must constantly update your services.",
          "battle between sb and sb the ongoing battle between the government and the unions",
          "a fierce/bitter/long-running battle",
          "a takeover/bidding/bid battle After suffering a drop in profits, the firm found itself in the middle of a takeover battle.",
          "fight/lose/win a battle Has Europe lost the battle with America over online dominance?",
          "be locked in/engaged in a battle (to do sth) The entire aviation industry is locked in a battle to produce the most efficient aircraft and engines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you try very hard to solve problems or succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "Many smaller firms are losing out in the battle for survival.",
          "face/fight a battle The government faces a battle to regain the confidence of the financial markets.",
          "an uphill battle Workers fought an uphill battle to prove their illnesses were caused by on-the-job toxic exposures.",
          "battle to do sth the battle to develop new technologies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if two or more people or organizations battle, or battle each other, they compete with each other for power or control:",
        "examples": [
          "The company will now have to battle its resurgent competitor.",
          "battle for/over sth Unions and management are currently battling over pay and staffing levels.",
          "battle with/against sb/sth He battled with the board for many months before finally resigning.",
          "Budget hotels are battling it out to bring US-style prices to Britain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try very hard to solve a problem or to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "battle against sth She had to battle against prejudice to get the job.",
          "Against a background of changing consumer habits, the big music groups are battling falling sales.",
          "The retailer battled through a difficult spring and summer as sales fell by 2.5%.",
          "battle to do sth Hydro Electric staff battled to restore power to up to 20,000 customers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "battleship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large military ship with big guns:",
        "examples": [
          "A plane sunk the battleship at sea.",
          "Three submarines attacked the mighty battleship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game for two people in which they each try to guess the position of marks the other person has placed on a grid (= an arrangement of squares) representing ships and battleships:",
        "examples": [
          "One day it rained and we spent all day playing battleships.",
          "Cries of \"D-9!\" and \"You got me!\" can be heard as people play Battleship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "battleships": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large military ship with big guns:",
        "examples": [
          "A plane sunk the battleship at sea.",
          "Three submarines attacked the mighty battleship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game for two people in which they each try to guess the position of marks the other person has placed on a grid (= an arrangement of squares) representing ships and battleships:",
        "examples": [
          "One day it rained and we spent all day playing battleships.",
          "Cries of \"D-9!\" and \"You got me!\" can be heard as people play Battleship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "battling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight:",
        "examples": [
          "Police battled with residents in this part of the city for three days.",
          "For years the two nations battled over territory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try hard to achieve something in a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He had to battle against prejudice to get a job.",
          "Her parents battled for the right to be involved in the decision-making.",
          "We battled with the elements to get the roof fixed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "batty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "silly and slightly crazy and behaving in a confused way:",
        "examples": [
          "my batty old aunt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "foolish or crazy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bavarian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in, coming from, or typical of the Bavaria region of southeast Germany:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is based in the Bavarian town of Deggendorf.",
          "These are sweet Bavarian fritters, similar to doughnuts.",
          "The architecture here is distinctly Bavarian."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who comes from the Bavaria region of southeast Germany:",
        "examples": [
          "We asked Bavarians their views on the European Union.",
          "I am a Bavarian, and I have been known to wear lederhosen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bawdy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing humorous remarks about sex:",
        "examples": [
          "bawdy humour/songs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bawl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shout in a very loud voice:",
        "examples": [
          "She bawled at me to sit down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cry loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was bawling his eyes out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cry or shout loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "He started bawling when the dog snatched his toy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bawling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shout in a very loud voice:",
        "examples": [
          "She bawled at me to sit down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cry loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was bawling his eyes out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of the coast where the land curves in so that the sea is surrounded by land on three sides:",
        "examples": [
          "We sailed into a beautiful, secluded bay.",
          "San Francisco Bay",
          "the Bay of Naples"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a partly surrounded or marked space:",
        "examples": [
          "A truck pulled into the loading bay.",
          "UK Visitors must park their cars in the marked bays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) that has leaves that are used to add flavour to food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brown horse",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of dogs and wolves) to make a long, deep cry repeatedly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of water sheltered by land on three sides:",
        "examples": [
          "We went sailing in Cape Cod Bay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a partly enclosed space:",
        "examples": [
          "A truck in the loading bay is blocking my car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of dogs and similar animals) to make a low, long, deep cry",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "baying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of dogs and wolves) to make a long, deep cry repeatedly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bayonet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, sharp blade fixed on to a rifle (= gun)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, sharp blade attached to a gun",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bayonets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, sharp blade fixed on to a rifle (= gun)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, sharp blade attached to a gun",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bayou": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in the southern US) a very slow-moving stream or river that flows through flat, wet ground near the coast and is usually shallow (= not deep) with trees growing in and around it:",
        "examples": [
          "This water plant grows so quickly that it can cover a wide bayou in a day or two.",
          "The nearby lakes and bayous are popular for fishing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, wet area of land near the coast in the southern US that contains many connected, slow-moving streams and lakes, and usually has many trees growing in it:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie tells the story of a Cajun boy in the bayou who spends his time rafting through alligator-infested marshes and inky rivers.",
          "She was surprised to learn that her grandmother had lived in the bayous as a child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the southern US) an area of slowly moving or still water connected to a river or lake",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of the coast where the land curves in so that the sea is surrounded by land on three sides:",
        "examples": [
          "We sailed into a beautiful, secluded bay.",
          "San Francisco Bay",
          "the Bay of Naples"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a partly surrounded or marked space:",
        "examples": [
          "A truck pulled into the loading bay.",
          "UK Visitors must park their cars in the marked bays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) that has leaves that are used to add flavour to food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brown horse",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of dogs and wolves) to make a long, deep cry repeatedly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of water sheltered by land on three sides:",
        "examples": [
          "We went sailing in Cape Cod Bay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a partly enclosed space:",
        "examples": [
          "A truck in the loading bay is blocking my car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of dogs and similar animals) to make a low, long, deep cry",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bazaar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of small shops and people selling things, especially in West and South Asia, or any group of small shops or people selling goods of the same type",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event where people sell things to raise money, especially for an organization that helps other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a Christmas bazaar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an open market where people sell things, or any group of small shops or people selling goods",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bazaar is also an event where people sell things to raise money for an organization, such as a school or hospital:",
        "examples": [
          "Our school is having its springtime bazaar next Saturday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of small shops and people selling things, especially in South Asia, North Africa, or the Middle East:",
        "examples": [
          "There are several historic bazaars in the city, together with many ultra-modern shopping malls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bazaars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of small shops and people selling things, especially in West and South Asia, or any group of small shops or people selling goods of the same type",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event where people sell things to raise money, especially for an organization that helps other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a Christmas bazaar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an open market where people sell things, or any group of small shops or people selling goods",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bazaar is also an event where people sell things to raise money for an organization, such as a school or hospital:",
        "examples": [
          "Our school is having its springtime bazaar next Saturday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of small shops and people selling things, especially in South Asia, North Africa, or the Middle East:",
        "examples": [
          "There are several historic bazaars in the city, together with many ultra-modern shopping malls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bazooka": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, tube-shaped gun, fired from the shoulder, that is used to shoot missiles at military vehicles",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a gun that uses air to shoot small, round balls",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gun that uses air to shoot small, round balls",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bc": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Before Christ: used in the Christian calendar when referring to a year before Jesus Christ was born:",
        "examples": [
          "The Battle of Actium took place in 31 BC."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the Canadian province of British Columbia: used in addresses:",
        "examples": [
          "Next year's conference will be in Vancouver, BC, Canada.",
          "Many companies invested in BC have operations elsewhere in Canada and around the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for because: used, for example, on social media or in text messages:",
        "examples": [
          "I wasn't at school bc I was sick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Before Christ, used to show that a year or century comes before the year in which Jesus Christ is thought to have been born:",
        "examples": [
          "Caesar was assassinated in 44 B.C."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of sand or small stones near the sea or another area of water such as a lake:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent the day on the beach.",
          "a beach café",
          "a beach towel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull or force a boat, etc. out of the water onto the land:",
        "examples": [
          "The boat had been beached near the rocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, sloping area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s go to the beach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beaches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of sand or small stones near the sea or another area of water such as a lake:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent the day on the beach.",
          "a beach café",
          "a beach towel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull or force a boat, etc. out of the water onto the land:",
        "examples": [
          "The boat had been beached near the rocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, sloping area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s go to the beach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beachhead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of land near the sea or a river that an attacking army has taken control of and from where it can move forward into enemy country:",
        "examples": [
          "The troops quickly established a beachhead and were preparing to advance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position in a market that a company achieves and that it hopes to make stronger in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "We acquired 49% of the company, providing us a valuable beachhead in the growing Asian market.",
          "gain/establish a beachhead The company are keen to establish a beachhead in California's lucrative energy market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beacon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a light or fire in a place that is easy to see, such as on the top of a hill, that acts as a warning or signal:",
        "examples": [
          "As part of the centenary celebrations a chain of beacons was lit across the region.",
          "The tower had a flashing beacon that people could see from miles away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that sends out a radio signal to show the position of something such as a ship, aircraft, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A plane's transponder is a beacon that transmits an identifying code.",
          "Planes fly along air corridors marked by ground-based radio beacons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good example that gives people hope or encouragement:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a beacon of hope in troubled times.",
          "He said Britain could become a beacon to the rest of the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light that acts as a signal or warning:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. a beacon of hope"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A beacon is also a device that sends a signal or information:",
        "examples": [
          "a radar/navigation beacon"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, coloured, often round piece of plastic, wood, glass, etc. with a hole through it. It is usually put on a string with a lot of others to make jewellery:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a necklace of brightly coloured wooden beads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Beads of sweat stood out on his forehead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, often round piece of plastic, wood, glass, or other material with a hole through it, which is put on a string to make jewelry such as a necklace:",
        "examples": [
          "She fingered the beads of her rosary.",
          "fig. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead as he worked in the sun."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beaded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "decorated with beads:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore an elaborately beaded 20s-style dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered with small drops of sweat or a similar liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "After an hour of aerobics your face will be beaded with sweat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, coloured, often round piece of plastic, wood, glass, etc. with a hole through it. It is usually put on a string with a lot of others to make jewellery:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a necklace of brightly coloured wooden beads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Beads of sweat stood out on his forehead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, often round piece of plastic, wood, glass, or other material with a hole through it, which is put on a string to make jewelry such as a necklace:",
        "examples": [
          "She fingered the beads of her rosary.",
          "fig. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead as he worked in the sun."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beady": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of eyes) small and bright, especially like a bird's eyes:",
        "examples": [
          "His beady little eyes were fixed on the money I held out.",
          "She's always got her beady eyes on what I'm doing (= she watches me closely)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of eyes) small and shiny, esp. like a bird’s eyes:",
        "examples": [
          "Her beady eyes stared from behind thick glasses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beagle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dog with short hair, a black, brown, and white coat, short legs, and long ears:",
        "examples": [
          "Snoopy is the world's most famous beagle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hard, pointed part of a bird's mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "Birds use their beaks to pick up food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large nose:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd be handsome if it wasn't for that huge beak of his."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judge",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard, pointed part of a bird’s mouth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beaker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a glass or plastic container used in chemistry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cup, usually with no handles, used for drinking:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave the children beakers of juice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wide glass container with a flat bottom and an edge for pouring, used in science laboratories",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beaks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hard, pointed part of a bird's mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "Birds use their beaks to pick up food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large nose:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd be handsome if it wasn't for that huge beak of his."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judge",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard, pointed part of a bird’s mouth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line of light that shines from a bright object:",
        "examples": [
          "beam of light The lighthouse cast a beam of light across the bay.",
          "We could just pick out the trail in the weak beam of the flashlight.",
          "The rabbit stopped, mesmerized by the beam of the car's headlights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of radiation or particles flowing in one direction:",
        "examples": [
          "laser beam A red laser beam was used to scan the bar code on the package.",
          "electron beam an electron beam"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thick piece of wood, metal, or concrete, especially used to support weight in a building or other structure:",
        "examples": [
          "The sitting room had exposed wooden beams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the sport of women's gymnastics, a wooden bar on which the competitors balance and perform movements, or the competition that involves this bar:",
        "examples": [
          "She had to start with her two weakest events: the beam and the uneven bars.",
          "on the beam She has excellent balance and excels on the beam.",
          "She opened with a perfect 10 on the beam.",
          "A pulled hamstring meant she had to give up her spot on the beam to a teammate.",
          "beam routine The new women's all-round gymnastics champion has an incredible beam routine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smile with obvious pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "She beamed with delight/pleasure at his remarks.",
          "The child beamed at his teacher as he received the award.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I'm so pleased to see you,\" he beamed (= said as he smiled)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out a beam of light, an electrical or radio signal, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "beam down The sun beamed (= shone brightly) down on the boat as it drifted along.",
          "The concert was beamed (= broadcast) by satellite all over the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of light coming from the sun or a bright light, esp. as seen against a darker background:",
        "examples": [
          "a beam of sunlight",
          "A laser beam scans the disc’s surface."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thick piece of wood, metal, or concrete, esp. one used to support weight in a building or other structure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out a line of light:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The sun beamed down on the ball field.",
          "[ T ] Detroit stations are beamed (= broadcast) to Canadian communities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smile with obvious pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "His face beamed as if he’d won a gold medal at the Olympics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beamed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smile with obvious pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "She beamed with delight/pleasure at his remarks.",
          "The child beamed at his teacher as he received the award.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I'm so pleased to see you,\" he beamed (= said as he smiled)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out a beam of light, an electrical or radio signal, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun beamed (= shone brightly) down on the boat as it drifted along.",
          "The concert was beamed (= broadcast) by satellite all over the world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beaming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a smile that is very wide and happy, or someone who is smiling in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "a beaming smile"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line of light that shines from a bright object:",
        "examples": [
          "beam of light The lighthouse cast a beam of light across the bay.",
          "We could just pick out the trail in the weak beam of the flashlight.",
          "The rabbit stopped, mesmerized by the beam of the car's headlights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of radiation or particles flowing in one direction:",
        "examples": [
          "laser beam A red laser beam was used to scan the bar code on the package.",
          "electron beam an electron beam"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thick piece of wood, metal, or concrete, especially used to support weight in a building or other structure:",
        "examples": [
          "The sitting room had exposed wooden beams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the sport of women's gymnastics, a wooden bar on which the competitors balance and perform movements, or the competition that involves this bar:",
        "examples": [
          "She had to start with her two weakest events: the beam and the uneven bars.",
          "on the beam She has excellent balance and excels on the beam.",
          "She opened with a perfect 10 on the beam.",
          "A pulled hamstring meant she had to give up her spot on the beam to a teammate.",
          "beam routine The new women's all-round gymnastics champion has an incredible beam routine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smile with obvious pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "She beamed with delight/pleasure at his remarks.",
          "The child beamed at his teacher as he received the award.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I'm so pleased to see you,\" he beamed (= said as he smiled)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out a beam of light, an electrical or radio signal, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "beam down The sun beamed (= shone brightly) down on the boat as it drifted along.",
          "The concert was beamed (= broadcast) by satellite all over the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of light coming from the sun or a bright light, esp. as seen against a darker background:",
        "examples": [
          "a beam of sunlight",
          "A laser beam scans the disc’s surface."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thick piece of wood, metal, or concrete, esp. one used to support weight in a building or other structure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out a line of light:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The sun beamed down on the ball field.",
          "[ T ] Detroit stations are beamed (= broadcast) to Canadian communities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smile with obvious pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "His face beamed as if he’d won a gold medal at the Olympics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bean": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a seed, or the pod containing seeds, of various climbing plants, eaten as a vegetable:",
        "examples": [
          "green beans",
          "kidney beans",
          "baked beans",
          "Coffee beans are the bean-like seeds of the coffee tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's head or brain:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a bop on the bean.",
          "Use your bean, kiddo!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a person in the head with an object:",
        "examples": [
          "The last time I played baseball I got beaned by the pitcher.",
          "The singer was beaned by a water bottle thrown by a disgruntled fan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a seed, or the pod (= seed container) of various plants, eaten as a vegetable:",
        "examples": [
          "string beans"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beanbag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft seat consisting of a large cloth bag filled with dried beans or something similar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small bag filled with dried beans or similar objects, used as a children's toy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large cloth bag filled with dried beans or some similar filling that is used for sitting on, or a small bag of the same type used as a children’s toy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a seed, or the pod containing seeds, of various climbing plants, eaten as a vegetable:",
        "examples": [
          "green beans",
          "kidney beans",
          "baked beans",
          "Coffee beans are the bean-like seeds of the coffee tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's head or brain:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a bop on the bean.",
          "Use your bean, kiddo!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a person in the head with an object:",
        "examples": [
          "The last time I played baseball I got beaned by the pitcher.",
          "The singer was beaned by a water bottle thrown by a disgruntled fan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a seed, or the pod (= seed container) of various plants, eaten as a vegetable:",
        "examples": [
          "string beans"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beanstalk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the long stem of a bean plant, that grows very quickly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to accept, tolerate, or endure something, especially something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The strain must have been enormous but she bore it well.",
          "Tell me now! I can't bear the suspense!",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He couldn't bear to see the dog in pain.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I can't bear being bored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for something:",
        "examples": [
          "bear responsibility It's your decision - you have to bear the responsibility if things go wrong.",
          "bear the burden They say that landlords should bear the burden of these repairs and not tenants.",
          "bear the cost I suggest you claim on your insurance rather than bearing the cost yourselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be too unpleasant or frightening to think about:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What if she'd been driving faster?\" \"It doesn't bear thinking about.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or continue to have something:",
        "examples": [
          "bear something in mind Thank you for your advice - I'll bear it in mind (= I will remember and consider it).",
          "bear a resemblance to Their baby bears a strong resemblance to its grandfather.",
          "bear no resemblance to The game is colourful and exciting, but bears no resemblance to (= is completely different from) real driving.",
          "The stone plaque bearing his name was smashed to pieces.",
          "On display were boxing gloves that bore Rocky Marciano's signature.",
          "[ + two objects ] I don't bear them any ill feeling (= I do not continue to be angry with or dislike them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold or support something:",
        "examples": [
          "bear someone's weight The chair, too fragile to bear her weight, collapsed.",
          "bear the weight of I don't think that the table will bear the weight of the heavy machinery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give birth to young, or (of a tree or plant) to give or produce fruit or flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "The pear tree they planted has never borne fruit.",
          "She had borne six children by the time she was 30.",
          "[ + two objects ] When his wife bore him a child he could not hide his delight.",
          "Most animals bear their young in the spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carry and move something to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "bear gifts At Christmas the family all arrive at the house bearing gifts.",
          "Countless waiters bore trays of drinks into the room.",
          "The sound of the ice cream van was borne into the office on the wind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change direction slightly so that you are going in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "bear left After you go past the church keep bearing left.",
          "bear right Bear right at the fork in the road.",
          "The path followed the coastline for several miles, then bore inland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say you know from your own experience that something happened or is true:",
        "examples": [
          "bear witness to She bore witness to his patience and diligence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something bears testimony to a fact, it proves that it is true:",
        "examples": [
          "The iron bridge bears testimony to the skills developed in that era."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lie:",
        "examples": [
          "He accused his neighbour of bearing false witness against him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, strong wild mammal with a thick fur coat that lives especially in colder parts of Europe, Asia, and North America:",
        "examples": [
          "A mother bear is fiercely protective of her cubs.",
          "a brown/black bear"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an older gay man who is large and has a lot of hair on his body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who sells shares when prices are expected to fall, in order to make a profit by buying them back again at a lower price",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, strong mammal with thick fur that lives esp. in colder parts of the world:",
        "examples": [
          "a black/grizzly/polar bear"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carry or bring something:",
        "examples": [
          "Fans bearing banners ringed the stadium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold or support something:",
        "examples": [
          "The bridge has to be strengthened to bear heavier loads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept something painful or unpleasant with determination and strength:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Since you will bear most of the responsibility, you should get the rewards.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He could not bear to see her suffering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have as a quality or characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "My life bore little resemblance to what I’d hoped for."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of mammals) to give birth to young, or of a tree or plant to give or produce fruit or flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "She bore three children in five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel or move in the stated direction:",
        "examples": [
          "After you pass the light, bear left until you come to a bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who expects prices on a financial market to go down and sells their shares, etc. hoping to buy them back in the future at a lower price:",
        "examples": [
          "The brokerage, which has been a persistent bear in recent months, switched its recommendation from sell to hold.",
          "The bears are driven by bad economic news from Japan, such as July's 2.4% monthly slump in industrial production."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bearable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If an unpleasant situation is bearable, you can accept or deal with it:",
        "examples": [
          "As far as she was concerned, only the weekends made life bearable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "hair that grows on the chin and lower part of a person's face:",
        "examples": [
          "a flowing white beard",
          "grow a beard He's growing a beard.",
          "He shaved off his beard but kept his moustache."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the long hair that grows under a goat's mouth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thread-like parts that attach mussels and other bivalves (= small sea creatures that live inside two connected shells) to rocks:",
        "examples": [
          "To clean the mussels, wash them in plenty of cold water and pull away the beards from between the tightly closed shells.",
          "Wash the mussels carefully, removing their beards.",
          "You need 750g fresh small clams, cleaned and with beards removed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who appears to be in a relationship with someone and is used to create a false idea about them, for example to hide the fact that they are gay or are in another relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought I saw him with a girl — maybe she's a beard.",
          "In the film, the talent agent is a beard, pretending to date a single woman who is actually having an affair with married singer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is used to create a false idea about a person or thing, making them appear to be something they are not:",
        "examples": [
          "I suspect the religious part of his life is just a beard for all the other parts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to face, meet, or deal with an unpleasant or frightening person in a brave or determined way:",
        "examples": [
          "With a nervous swallow he bearded the formidable-looking librarian behind the desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the thread-like parts from a mussel or other bivalve (= a small sea creature that lives inside two connected shells) in order to prepare it for cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "She bearded mussels and washed prawns for a paella.",
          "You need 300g mussels, scraped and bearded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "hair that grows on the lower part of a man’s face, sometimes including the hair that grows above the lips",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bearded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with a beard:",
        "examples": [
          "A thin, bearded man sat opposite me on the train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a beard:",
        "examples": [
          "a bearded, 43-year-old truck driver"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "hair that grows on the chin and lower part of a person's face:",
        "examples": [
          "a flowing white beard",
          "grow a beard He's growing a beard.",
          "He shaved off his beard but kept his moustache."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the long hair that grows under a goat's mouth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thread-like parts that attach mussels and other bivalves (= small sea creatures that live inside two connected shells) to rocks:",
        "examples": [
          "To clean the mussels, wash them in plenty of cold water and pull away the beards from between the tightly closed shells.",
          "Wash the mussels carefully, removing their beards.",
          "You need 750g fresh small clams, cleaned and with beards removed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who appears to be in a relationship with someone and is used to create a false idea about them, for example to hide the fact that they are gay or are in another relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought I saw him with a girl — maybe she's a beard.",
          "In the film, the talent agent is a beard, pretending to date a single woman who is actually having an affair with married singer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is used to create a false idea about a person or thing, making them appear to be something they are not:",
        "examples": [
          "I suspect the religious part of his life is just a beard for all the other parts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to face, meet, or deal with an unpleasant or frightening person in a brave or determined way:",
        "examples": [
          "With a nervous swallow he bearded the formidable-looking librarian behind the desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the thread-like parts from a mussel or other bivalve (= a small sea creature that lives inside two connected shells) in order to prepare it for cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "She bearded mussels and washed prawns for a paella.",
          "You need 300g mussels, scraped and bearded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "hair that grows on the lower part of a man’s face, sometimes including the hair that grows above the lips",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bearer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to carry something, or a person who brings a message:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a coffin bearer at his father's funeral.",
          "I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who owns an official document or banknote",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to carry something, or a person who brings a message:",
        "examples": [
          "Stretcher bearers carried the injured across the lawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has in their possession a document, such as a bond or share, which they can legally exchange for a sum of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Letters of credit are documents issued by banks which give the bearer the authority to draw a stated sum of money on the bank or its agencies.",
          "The bonds promised to repay the bearer the full amount, plus 25% in 20 years' time.",
          "The bonds are normally in bearer form, which means the physical holder of the certificate is deemed to be the owner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bearing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a machine that supports another part that turns around:",
        "examples": [
          "a wheel bearing",
          "a roller bearing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover your exact position:",
        "examples": [
          "The road system was so complicated that we had to stop to get our bearings several times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in becoming familiar with a new situation:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes a while to get your bearings when you start a new job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you lose your bearings, you do not know where you are:",
        "examples": [
          "They lost their bearings in the dark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exact position, measured clockwise (= to the right) from north. Bearings are given as three numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "The campsite is 5 miles away from here on a bearing of 045 degrees.",
          "The yachtsman took a bearing on (= found his position by using) the lighthouse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an influence on something or a relationship to something:",
        "examples": [
          "What you decide now could have a considerable bearing on your future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's way of moving and behaving:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a proud, distinguished bearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "supporting or holding the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a load-bearing wall",
          "ore-bearing rocks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connection to or influence on a result:",
        "examples": [
          "The fact that he was ordered to stand trial has no bearing on whether he’ll be found guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular way you find it natural to hold your body or the way you appear to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She was an imposing attorney with a dignified bearing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bearings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an understanding of directions and positions that helps you know where you are:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s sometimes hard to get your bearings in the dark."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bears": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to accept, tolerate, or endure something, especially something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The strain must have been enormous but she bore it well.",
          "Tell me now! I can't bear the suspense!",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He couldn't bear to see the dog in pain.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I can't bear being bored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for something:",
        "examples": [
          "bear responsibility It's your decision - you have to bear the responsibility if things go wrong.",
          "bear the burden They say that landlords should bear the burden of these repairs and not tenants.",
          "bear the cost I suggest you claim on your insurance rather than bearing the cost yourselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be too unpleasant or frightening to think about:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What if she'd been driving faster?\" \"It doesn't bear thinking about.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or continue to have something:",
        "examples": [
          "bear something in mind Thank you for your advice - I'll bear it in mind (= I will remember and consider it).",
          "bear a resemblance to Their baby bears a strong resemblance to its grandfather.",
          "bear no resemblance to The game is colourful and exciting, but bears no resemblance to (= is completely different from) real driving.",
          "The stone plaque bearing his name was smashed to pieces.",
          "On display were boxing gloves that bore Rocky Marciano's signature.",
          "[ + two objects ] I don't bear them any ill feeling (= I do not continue to be angry with or dislike them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold or support something:",
        "examples": [
          "bear someone's weight The chair, too fragile to bear her weight, collapsed.",
          "bear the weight of I don't think that the table will bear the weight of the heavy machinery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give birth to young, or (of a tree or plant) to give or produce fruit or flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "The pear tree they planted has never borne fruit.",
          "She had borne six children by the time she was 30.",
          "[ + two objects ] When his wife bore him a child he could not hide his delight.",
          "Most animals bear their young in the spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carry and move something to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "bear gifts At Christmas the family all arrive at the house bearing gifts.",
          "Countless waiters bore trays of drinks into the room.",
          "The sound of the ice cream van was borne into the office on the wind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change direction slightly so that you are going in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "bear left After you go past the church keep bearing left.",
          "bear right Bear right at the fork in the road.",
          "The path followed the coastline for several miles, then bore inland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say you know from your own experience that something happened or is true:",
        "examples": [
          "bear witness to She bore witness to his patience and diligence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something bears testimony to a fact, it proves that it is true:",
        "examples": [
          "The iron bridge bears testimony to the skills developed in that era."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lie:",
        "examples": [
          "He accused his neighbour of bearing false witness against him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, strong wild mammal with a thick fur coat that lives especially in colder parts of Europe, Asia, and North America:",
        "examples": [
          "A mother bear is fiercely protective of her cubs.",
          "a brown/black bear"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an older gay man who is large and has a lot of hair on his body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who sells shares when prices are expected to fall, in order to make a profit by buying them back again at a lower price",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, strong mammal with thick fur that lives esp. in colder parts of the world:",
        "examples": [
          "a black/grizzly/polar bear"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carry or bring something:",
        "examples": [
          "Fans bearing banners ringed the stadium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold or support something:",
        "examples": [
          "The bridge has to be strengthened to bear heavier loads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept something painful or unpleasant with determination and strength:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Since you will bear most of the responsibility, you should get the rewards.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He could not bear to see her suffering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have as a quality or characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "My life bore little resemblance to what I’d hoped for."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of mammals) to give birth to young, or of a tree or plant to give or produce fruit or flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "She bore three children in five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel or move in the stated direction:",
        "examples": [
          "After you pass the light, bear left until you come to a bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who expects prices on a financial market to go down and sells their shares, etc. hoping to buy them back in the future at a lower price:",
        "examples": [
          "The brokerage, which has been a persistent bear in recent months, switched its recommendation from sell to hold.",
          "The bears are driven by bad economic news from Japan, such as July's 2.4% monthly slump in industrial production."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal, especially a large or wild one:",
        "examples": [
          "a wild beast",
          "The room wasn't fit for man or beast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant, annoying, or cruel person:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a beast to her throughout their marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wild animal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beastly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unkind or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Why are you being so beastly to me?",
          "We've had beastly weather all summer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beasts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal, especially a large or wild one:",
        "examples": [
          "a wild beast",
          "The room wasn't fit for man or beast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant, annoying, or cruel person:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a beast to her throughout their marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wild animal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to defeat or do better than:",
        "examples": [
          "beat someone at something Simon always beats me at tennis.",
          "The Miami Heat beat the Pacers by five points, 95-90.",
          "Holland beat Belgium (by) 3–1.",
          "Our team was comfortably/easily/soundly beaten in the first round of the competition.",
          "The Nationalists were narrowly beaten in the election.",
          "He beat me fair and square (= without cheating).",
          "They were beaten hands down (= completely) by their opponents.",
          "beat a record She has beaten her own record of three minutes ten seconds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be better or more enjoyable than another activity or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "beat the hell out of slang Taking the bus beats the hell out of (= is much better than) walking all the way there.",
          "you can't beat You can't beat (= there is nothing more enjoyable than) a cold beer on a hot afternoon.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Taking the bus sure beats walking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To beat something that is going to happen is to take action before the thing happens:",
        "examples": [
          "beat the rush I always do my shopping early to beat the rush.",
          "Let's try to beat the traffic by leaving early in the morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something before someone else does it:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just going to clean the kitchen, but you beat me to it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "beat down The rain was beating down incessantly on the tin roof.",
          "be beaten to death She was beaten to death.",
          "They saw him beating his dog with a stick.",
          "The child had been brutally/savagely beaten.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] He was beaten senseless.",
          "Beat the drum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a path in an area where long grass or bushes grow closely together, by hitting the plants with your hands or an object, or by stepping on them:",
        "examples": [
          "We beat a path through the undergrowth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix something repeatedly using a utensil such as a spoon or whisk:",
        "examples": [
          "To make an omelette you first beat the eggs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) make a regular movement or sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor could feel no pulse beating.",
          "Her heart started to beat faster.",
          "The hummingbird beats its wings at great speed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a regular sound or movement to music:",
        "examples": [
          "He beat time on the table to mark the rhythm of the poem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely tired:",
        "examples": [
          "dead beat You've been working too hard—you look dead beat.",
          "I'm beat - I'm going to bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular movement or sound, especially that made by your heart:",
        "examples": [
          "skip a beat My heart skipped a beat (= I felt very excited) when she said, \"Yes, I'll marry you.\"",
          "I put my head on his chest but I could feel no heartbeat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in music, a regular emphasis, or a place in the music where such an emphasis is expected:",
        "examples": [
          "on the beat Make sure you play on the beat.",
          "to the beat He tapped his foot to the beat (= rhythm) of the music.",
          "The guitar comes in on the third beat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area for which someone, such as a police officer, has responsibility as part of their job:",
        "examples": [
          "Bob has worked as an officer on this particular beat for 20 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A police officer who is on the beat or walking the beat is on duty, walking around rather than driving in a police car:",
        "examples": [
          "Most people would like to see more bobbies on the beat in their area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important moment, event, or subject in a story, film, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The moment is gruesome, but it’s also an important beat in the story.",
          "The director effortlessly handles the plot twists and emotional beats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat a competitor, or to do or be better than someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "In football, the Giants beat the 49ers, 17-3.",
          "Most people think that the governor will beat his opponent.",
          "The room wasn’t much, but it beat driving to a hotel 20 miles away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To beat something that is going to happen is to take action that will prevent it from having an effect on you:",
        "examples": [
          "I leave work early to beat the traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He looked as if he’d been beaten.",
          "[ I ] The children were beating on the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix food with a fast circular motion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Beat in the egg yolks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a rhythmic sound or movement, or to hit something in rhythm to make such a sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I was so nervous I could feel my heart beating.",
          "[ T ] He steadily beat the drum.",
          "[ I ] Without calcium, your heart could not beat correctly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area for which someone, esp. a police officer, has responsibility as part of the job:",
        "examples": [
          "People are comforted to see cops on the beat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rhythmic sound in music that repeats regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "We clapped in time to the beat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely tired:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m beat – I’m going to bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do better than someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Yesterday's close beat the record set Feb. 1.",
          "With their lowest price guarantee, they will beat the price of a competitor's product by 10%.",
          "beat estimates/expectations/forecasts Declines in shares of the world's biggest chip maker halted when the company beat expectations for profits.",
          "They are selling the software packages at prices that are hard to beat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be more successful than other people or companies that you are competing against:",
        "examples": [
          "The way to beat the competition is to recruit and retain talented staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be eager to buy or get something from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "By making furniture distinguished in design and workmanship, it has persuaded buyers to beat a path to its door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to continue with something that has become too difficult or not worth doing:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the market beat a hasty retreat, investors being unimpressed by a volatile performance on Wall Street.",
          "beat a retreat from sth The prime minister's cabinet continues to beat a retreat from many economic reforms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use the methods by which someone has tried to defeat you to your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "By buying two competitors who tried to beat him at his own game, he created the three networks he now owns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something before someone else does it:",
        "examples": [
          "We got very close to buying the franchise last year before another company beat us to it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed despite having a disadvantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Many mergers fail to deliver value to shareholders, but the bank's new president thinks it will be able to beat the odds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when you accept that you cannot be as successful as someone else without doing what they do:",
        "examples": [
          "If you can't beat them, join them. Beginning in February the domestic distributor will become the exclusive U.S. importer for the popular foreign brands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something so well that it is difficult for anyone else to do better:",
        "examples": [
          "The automaker has delivered an impressive hatchback car that will take some beating."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beaten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "defeated in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "She was the beaten finalist in this year's Australian Open Championship.",
          "She has owned several beaten favourites, but he has yet to have a winning horse at this meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Beaten gold or another metal has been made flat by having been hit repeatedly with a hard object:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing a necklace of beaten gold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A beaten path or track is one that people walk along regularly so that the ground has become hard and the path is clear.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beater": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that is used for repeatedly hitting something, especially in order to clean it, or for mixing foods. Beater is often used as a combining form:",
        "examples": [
          "an electric beater",
          "a carpet beater",
          "an egg beater"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a combining form to refer to a person who repeatedly hits people, especially members of their family:",
        "examples": [
          "a wife-beater"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person paid by people hunting to force birds and animals into a place where they can be seen and therefore shot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used for mixing foods",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beaters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that is used for repeatedly hitting something, especially in order to clean it, or for mixing foods. Beater is often used as a combining form:",
        "examples": [
          "an electric beater",
          "a carpet beater",
          "an egg beater"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a combining form to refer to a person who repeatedly hits people, especially members of their family:",
        "examples": [
          "a wife-beater"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person paid by people hunting to force birds and animals into a place where they can be seen and therefore shot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used for mixing foods",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "We took a beating (= we were defeated) in our last game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of hitting someone repeatedly and hard:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave her son a severe beating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of hitting someone hard and repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "He escaped a beating.",
          "fig. This chair has taken a beating over the years (= been used often and damaged)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beatings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "We took a beating (= we were defeated) in our last game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of hitting someone repeatedly and hard:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave her son a severe beating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of hitting someone hard and repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "He escaped a beating.",
          "fig. This chair has taken a beating over the years (= been used often and damaged)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beatnik": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in the 1950s and 1960s) a young person who did not accept society's customs and principles, and showed this by the way they dressed and behaved",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to defeat or do better than:",
        "examples": [
          "beat someone at something Simon always beats me at tennis.",
          "The Miami Heat beat the Pacers by five points, 95-90.",
          "Holland beat Belgium (by) 3–1.",
          "Our team was comfortably/easily/soundly beaten in the first round of the competition.",
          "The Nationalists were narrowly beaten in the election.",
          "He beat me fair and square (= without cheating).",
          "They were beaten hands down (= completely) by their opponents.",
          "beat a record She has beaten her own record of three minutes ten seconds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be better or more enjoyable than another activity or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "beat the hell out of slang Taking the bus beats the hell out of (= is much better than) walking all the way there.",
          "you can't beat You can't beat (= there is nothing more enjoyable than) a cold beer on a hot afternoon.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Taking the bus sure beats walking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To beat something that is going to happen is to take action before the thing happens:",
        "examples": [
          "beat the rush I always do my shopping early to beat the rush.",
          "Let's try to beat the traffic by leaving early in the morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something before someone else does it:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just going to clean the kitchen, but you beat me to it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "beat down The rain was beating down incessantly on the tin roof.",
          "be beaten to death She was beaten to death.",
          "They saw him beating his dog with a stick.",
          "The child had been brutally/savagely beaten.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] He was beaten senseless.",
          "Beat the drum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a path in an area where long grass or bushes grow closely together, by hitting the plants with your hands or an object, or by stepping on them:",
        "examples": [
          "We beat a path through the undergrowth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix something repeatedly using a utensil such as a spoon or whisk:",
        "examples": [
          "To make an omelette you first beat the eggs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) make a regular movement or sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor could feel no pulse beating.",
          "Her heart started to beat faster.",
          "The hummingbird beats its wings at great speed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a regular sound or movement to music:",
        "examples": [
          "He beat time on the table to mark the rhythm of the poem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely tired:",
        "examples": [
          "dead beat You've been working too hard—you look dead beat.",
          "I'm beat - I'm going to bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular movement or sound, especially that made by your heart:",
        "examples": [
          "skip a beat My heart skipped a beat (= I felt very excited) when she said, \"Yes, I'll marry you.\"",
          "I put my head on his chest but I could feel no heartbeat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in music, a regular emphasis, or a place in the music where such an emphasis is expected:",
        "examples": [
          "on the beat Make sure you play on the beat.",
          "to the beat He tapped his foot to the beat (= rhythm) of the music.",
          "The guitar comes in on the third beat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area for which someone, such as a police officer, has responsibility as part of their job:",
        "examples": [
          "Bob has worked as an officer on this particular beat for 20 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A police officer who is on the beat or walking the beat is on duty, walking around rather than driving in a police car:",
        "examples": [
          "Most people would like to see more bobbies on the beat in their area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important moment, event, or subject in a story, film, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The moment is gruesome, but it’s also an important beat in the story.",
          "The director effortlessly handles the plot twists and emotional beats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat a competitor, or to do or be better than someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "In football, the Giants beat the 49ers, 17-3.",
          "Most people think that the governor will beat his opponent.",
          "The room wasn’t much, but it beat driving to a hotel 20 miles away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To beat something that is going to happen is to take action that will prevent it from having an effect on you:",
        "examples": [
          "I leave work early to beat the traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He looked as if he’d been beaten.",
          "[ I ] The children were beating on the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix food with a fast circular motion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Beat in the egg yolks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a rhythmic sound or movement, or to hit something in rhythm to make such a sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I was so nervous I could feel my heart beating.",
          "[ T ] He steadily beat the drum.",
          "[ I ] Without calcium, your heart could not beat correctly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area for which someone, esp. a police officer, has responsibility as part of the job:",
        "examples": [
          "People are comforted to see cops on the beat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rhythmic sound in music that repeats regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "We clapped in time to the beat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely tired:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m beat – I’m going to bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do better than someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Yesterday's close beat the record set Feb. 1.",
          "With their lowest price guarantee, they will beat the price of a competitor's product by 10%.",
          "beat estimates/expectations/forecasts Declines in shares of the world's biggest chip maker halted when the company beat expectations for profits.",
          "They are selling the software packages at prices that are hard to beat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be more successful than other people or companies that you are competing against:",
        "examples": [
          "The way to beat the competition is to recruit and retain talented staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be eager to buy or get something from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "By making furniture distinguished in design and workmanship, it has persuaded buyers to beat a path to its door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to continue with something that has become too difficult or not worth doing:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the market beat a hasty retreat, investors being unimpressed by a volatile performance on Wall Street.",
          "beat a retreat from sth The prime minister's cabinet continues to beat a retreat from many economic reforms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use the methods by which someone has tried to defeat you to your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "By buying two competitors who tried to beat him at his own game, he created the three networks he now owns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something before someone else does it:",
        "examples": [
          "We got very close to buying the franchise last year before another company beat us to it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed despite having a disadvantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Many mergers fail to deliver value to shareholders, but the bank's new president thinks it will be able to beat the odds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when you accept that you cannot be as successful as someone else without doing what they do:",
        "examples": [
          "If you can't beat them, join them. Beginning in February the domestic distributor will become the exclusive U.S. importer for the popular foreign brands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something so well that it is difficult for anyone else to do better:",
        "examples": [
          "The automaker has delivered an impressive hatchback car that will take some beating."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beau": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a boyfriend",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beaut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that, or someone who, is very good or noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a beaut, that one.",
          "Let me have a look at that bruise. Oh, that's a beaut!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "beautiful or very good:",
        "examples": [
          "That was a beaut dinner.",
          "Wouldn't it be beaut if we went on holiday together?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beauteous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very attractive to look at",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beauties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being pleasing and attractive, especially to look at:",
        "examples": [
          "natural beauty This is an area of outstanding natural beauty.",
          "She believes that beauty comes from within.",
          "The piece of music he played had a haunting beauty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is pleasing and attractive, especially to look at:",
        "examples": [
          "Different cultures and eras have different ideas of what makes someone a great beauty.",
          "The caterpillar is a beauty - white with yellow and black markings - but it turns into an everyday, dull, brown moth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business of making people look attractive, using make-up, treatments, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "beauty products/treatments",
          "a beauty therapist/salon",
          "She said that people are now spending money on beauty and wellness because they realise it is good for them.",
          "This is a beauty brand inspired by Ayurveda - the traditional Indian system of medicine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is an excellent example of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "She showed me her car - it's a beauty.",
          "The second goal was a real beauty.",
          "Everyone told jokes — there were some beauties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attractive quality that gives pleasure to those who experience it or think about it, or a person who has this attractive quality:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The Grand Canyon’s natural beauty attracts tourists from all over.",
          "[ C ] At 37 she was known as a great beauty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Beauty can also mean an attractive appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Women’s magazines feature articles about diets and beauty tips."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beautifully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is very attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "She dresses beautifully.",
          "Their house is beautifully decorated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is very pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire kept the room beautifully warm.",
          "This is a gripping and beautifully written novel which will change the way you think."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beauty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being pleasing and attractive, especially to look at:",
        "examples": [
          "natural beauty This is an area of outstanding natural beauty.",
          "She believes that beauty comes from within.",
          "The piece of music he played had a haunting beauty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is pleasing and attractive, especially to look at:",
        "examples": [
          "Different cultures and eras have different ideas of what makes someone a great beauty.",
          "The caterpillar is a beauty - white with yellow and black markings - but it turns into an everyday, dull, brown moth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business of making people look attractive, using make-up, treatments, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "beauty products/treatments",
          "a beauty therapist/salon",
          "She said that people are now spending money on beauty and wellness because they realise it is good for them.",
          "This is a beauty brand inspired by Ayurveda - the traditional Indian system of medicine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is an excellent example of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "She showed me her car - it's a beauty.",
          "The second goal was a real beauty.",
          "Everyone told jokes — there were some beauties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attractive quality that gives pleasure to those who experience it or think about it, or a person who has this attractive quality:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The Grand Canyon’s natural beauty attracts tourists from all over.",
          "[ C ] At 37 she was known as a great beauty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Beauty can also mean an attractive appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Women’s magazines feature articles about diets and beauty tips."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beaver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal with smooth fur, sharp teeth, and a large, flat tail. Beavers build dams (= walls of sticks and earth) across rivers.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "a busy beaver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman's sexual organs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, Canada, and some other countries, an organization for children aged about 6 to 8 that encourages them to take part in different activities, especially outside, and to learn skills. It is part of an international organization called the Scouts:",
        "examples": [
          "I like going to Beavers, drawing, and swimming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child who is a member of the Beavers organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Around the age of 8 you will move up from being a Beaver to being a Cub.",
          "My daughter, a Beaver Scout, will take part in a family camp with other young people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small mammal that lives in water esp. in rivers and lakes, and has smooth fur, sharp teeth, and a wide, flat tail",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beavers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, Canada, and some other countries, an organization for children aged about 6 to 8 that encourages them to take part in different activities, especially outside, and to learn skills. It is part of an international organization called the Scouts:",
        "examples": [
          "I like going to Beavers, drawing, and swimming.",
          "One of my children has just joined the Beavers and he loves it.",
          "You can buy the Beavers uniform online.",
          "His mother took him along to a Beaver Scouts group.",
          "My daughter enjoyed camping with the Beaver Scouts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bebop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of jazz music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "bop",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "became": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small river",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beckoning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your hand or head in a way that tells someone to come nearer:",
        "examples": [
          "The customs official beckoned the woman to his counter.",
          "\"Hey you!\" she called, beckoning me over with her finger.",
          "He beckoned to me, as if he wanted to speak to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something beckons, it attracts people:",
        "examples": [
          "For many young people, the bright lights of the city beckon, though a lot of them end up sleeping on the streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an event or achievement beckons, it is likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "She's an excellent student, for whom a wonderful future beckons."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beckons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move your hand or head in a way that tells someone to come nearer:",
        "examples": [
          "The customs official beckoned the woman to his counter.",
          "\"Hey you!\" she called, beckoning me over with her finger.",
          "He beckoned to me, as if he wanted to speak to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something beckons, it attracts people:",
        "examples": [
          "For many young people, the bright lights of the city beckon, though a lot of them end up sleeping on the streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an event or achievement beckons, it is likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "She's an excellent student, for whom a wonderful future beckons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your hand or head in a way that tells someone to come nearer:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Fargis beckoned to the waiter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "becks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small river",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "become": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to start to be:",
        "examples": [
          "I was becoming increasingly suspicious of his motives.",
          "It was becoming cold, so we lit the fire.",
          "After giving up smoking, he became fat and irritable.",
          "Margaret Thatcher became the UK's first woman prime minister in 1979.",
          "He has just become a father."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to look attractive, or to be suitable for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "That colour really becomes you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to be:",
        "examples": [
          "He became a US citizen in 1955.",
          "The days are becoming shorter.",
          "It’s becoming obvious that Dorothy doesn’t like me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to look attractive, or to be suitable for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "That color really becomes you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "becomes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to start to be:",
        "examples": [
          "I was becoming increasingly suspicious of his motives.",
          "It was becoming cold, so we lit the fire.",
          "After giving up smoking, he became fat and irritable.",
          "Margaret Thatcher became the UK's first woman prime minister in 1979.",
          "He has just become a father."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to look attractive, or to be suitable for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "That colour really becomes you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to be:",
        "examples": [
          "He became a US citizen in 1955.",
          "The days are becoming shorter.",
          "It’s becoming obvious that Dorothy doesn’t like me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to look attractive, or to be suitable for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "That color really becomes you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "becoming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something is attractive and suits the person wearing or doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "That's a very becoming dress, my dear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attractive or suitable for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "a becoming dress"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, rectangular piece of furniture, often with four legs, used for sleeping on:",
        "examples": [
          "He lived in a room with only two chairs, a bed, and a table.",
          "He likes to have breakfast in bed on a Saturday morning.",
          "She didn't get out of bed till lunchtime today.",
          "I'm exhausted - I'm going to bed (= going to get into a bed in order to sleep).",
          "I always put the children to bed (= make certain that they get into a bed and are comfortable there ready for going to sleep) at 7.30 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a bed neat after you have slept in it:",
        "examples": [
          "I got up, dressed, made the bed and left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bottom of something, or something that serves as a base:",
        "examples": [
          "Many strange plants and fish live on the sea bed.",
          "The railway was built on a bed of solid rock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pile of one type of food on which other food is arranged as a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "roasted vegetables on a bed of rice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of ground used for growing plants outside:",
        "examples": [
          "They have some beautiful flower beds in their garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something firmly into a substance or into the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The posts should be firmly bedded in concrete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex with someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Bachelor of Education: a degree taken by some teachers, or a person who has this degree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large piece of furniture with a flat surface that a person can lie on to sleep or rest:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt sick and decided to stay in bed that day.",
          "He sat down on the bed and took off his shoes.",
          "Some mornings it’s really hard to get out of bed.",
          "I'm really tired – I think I'll go to bed (= get into bed in order to sleep)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bottom of a river, lake, or sea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of ground used for planting flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "a flower bed"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bedazzled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to impress someone very much, because of being very intelligent, beautiful, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She had bedazzled him with her knowledge and beauty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone slightly confused, and not able to think clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "The strange atmosphere in the room had bedazzled her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bedazzling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to impress someone very much, because of being very intelligent, beautiful, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She had bedazzled him with her knowledge and beauty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone slightly confused, and not able to think clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "The strange atmosphere in the room had bedazzled her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bedbugs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small insect that lives mainly in beds and feeds by sucking people's blood",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bedded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bedding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the covers on a bed, or the dry grass, etc., that an animal sleeps on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sheets, blankets (= covers to keep you warm), and other covers that you put on a bed:",
        "examples": [
          "The new recruits at the army base were lined up to pick up their bedding."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bedfellows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person connected with another in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The priest and the politician made strange/odd/unlikely bedfellows in their campaign for peace."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bedlam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a noisy situation with no order:",
        "examples": [
          "It was bedlam at the football stadium after the match was suspended."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete disorder and confusion:",
        "examples": [
          "In the bedlam of shouting, screaming, running people, some ran toward the stage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bedouin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of an Arab people living in or near the desert",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bedpost": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the four corner poles that support a bed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bedroom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room used for sleeping in:",
        "examples": [
          "Our home has three bedrooms.",
          "the master bedroom (= the main bedroom in a house)",
          "You can stay in the spare bedroom.",
          "We've just bought some new bedroom furniture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to sexual activity:",
        "examples": [
          "My dad was embarrassed by the bedroom scenes in the play.",
          "He has bedroom eyes (= looks as if he is interested in sex)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room with a bed or beds for sleeping",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bedrooms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room used for sleeping in:",
        "examples": [
          "Our home has three bedrooms.",
          "the master bedroom (= the main bedroom in a house)",
          "You can stay in the spare bedroom.",
          "We've just bought some new bedroom furniture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to sexual activity:",
        "examples": [
          "My dad was embarrassed by the bedroom scenes in the play.",
          "He has bedroom eyes (= looks as if he is interested in sex)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room with a bed or beds for sleeping",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, rectangular piece of furniture, often with four legs, used for sleeping on:",
        "examples": [
          "He lived in a room with only two chairs, a bed, and a table.",
          "He likes to have breakfast in bed on a Saturday morning.",
          "She didn't get out of bed till lunchtime today.",
          "I'm exhausted - I'm going to bed (= going to get into a bed in order to sleep).",
          "I always put the children to bed (= make certain that they get into a bed and are comfortable there ready for going to sleep) at 7.30 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a bed neat after you have slept in it:",
        "examples": [
          "I got up, dressed, made the bed and left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bottom of something, or something that serves as a base:",
        "examples": [
          "Many strange plants and fish live on the sea bed.",
          "The railway was built on a bed of solid rock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pile of one type of food on which other food is arranged as a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "roasted vegetables on a bed of rice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of ground used for growing plants outside:",
        "examples": [
          "They have some beautiful flower beds in their garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something firmly into a substance or into the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The posts should be firmly bedded in concrete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex with someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Bachelor of Education: a degree taken by some teachers, or a person who has this degree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large piece of furniture with a flat surface that a person can lie on to sleep or rest:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt sick and decided to stay in bed that day.",
          "He sat down on the bed and took off his shoes.",
          "Some mornings it’s really hard to get out of bed.",
          "I'm really tired – I think I'll go to bed (= get into bed in order to sleep)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bottom of a river, lake, or sea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of ground used for planting flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "a flower bed"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bedside": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the area at the side of a bed:",
        "examples": [
          "I like to have my phone at my bedside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place next to a bed:",
        "examples": [
          "She sat by his bedside, holding his hand."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bedspread": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a decorative cover put on a bed, on top of sheets and other covers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cover put on a bed over the sheets and blankets (= covers to keep you warm)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bedtime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time at which you usually get into your bed in order to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "Put your toys away now, it's bedtime.",
          "Eleven o'clock is past my bedtime.",
          "I like to have a hot drink at bedtime.",
          "He reads his children a bedtime story every night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time that you usually go to bed at night:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on, Joey, it’s past your bedtime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a yellow and black flying insect that makes honey and can sting you:",
        "examples": [
          "A swarm of bees flew into the garden.",
          "My arm swelled up where I was stung by a bee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who come together in order to take part in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a sewing bee",
          "a spelling bee"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flying insect that has a yellow and black body and is able to sting",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beech": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tree with a smooth, grey trunk and small nuts, or the wood from this tree:",
        "examples": [
          "a row of beeches",
          "a chair made of beech",
          "a beech floor/hedge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tree with a smooth, gray trunk, or the wood of this tree",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beef": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the flesh of cattle (= cows), eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "The spaghetti sauce is made with minced (US ground) beef.",
          "People in England often have roast beef and Yorkshire pudding for lunch on Sundays.",
          "He is a beef cattle farmer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complaint:",
        "examples": [
          "My main beef about the job is that I have to work on Saturdays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strength, power, or force:",
        "examples": [
          "He said that the newly published government report didn't have much beef in it.",
          "Push harder! Put some beef into it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain:",
        "examples": [
          "He was beefing about having to do the shopping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flesh of cattle eaten as meat:",
        "examples": [
          "a roast beef sandwich"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complaint:",
        "examples": [
          "My beef is, how come I’m not making as much as you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop beefing about having to work late – you’re not the only one."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beefcake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an attractive man with big muscles, or men with such bodies as shown in pictures or in shows",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beefed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain:",
        "examples": [
          "He was beefing about having to do the shopping."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beefing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain:",
        "examples": [
          "He was beefing about having to do the shopping."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beefs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the flesh of cattle (= cows), eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "The spaghetti sauce is made with minced (US ground) beef.",
          "People in England often have roast beef and Yorkshire pudding for lunch on Sundays.",
          "He is a beef cattle farmer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complaint:",
        "examples": [
          "My main beef about the job is that I have to work on Saturdays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strength, power, or force:",
        "examples": [
          "He said that the newly published government report didn't have much beef in it.",
          "Push harder! Put some beef into it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain:",
        "examples": [
          "He was beefing about having to do the shopping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flesh of cattle eaten as meat:",
        "examples": [
          "a roast beef sandwich"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complaint:",
        "examples": [
          "My beef is, how come I’m not making as much as you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop beefing about having to work late – you’re not the only one."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beefy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A beefy person looks strong, heavy, and powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "a beefy football player"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "powerful and effective:",
        "examples": [
          "I want to buy myself a beefier computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person, esp. a man) large, heavy, and powerful looking:",
        "examples": [
          "a big, beefy football player"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beehive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container shaped like a box in which bees are kept so that their honey can be collected",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman's hairstyle in which the hair is arranged in a pile high on the head",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container shaped like a box where bees are kept so that their honey (= the sweet substance they produce) can be collected",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beeline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go directly and quickly towards someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "At parties he always makes a beeline for the prettiest woman in the room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(to cause) to make a short, loud sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The cab driver beeped (his horn) impatiently at the cyclist.",
          "I don't like those watches that keep beeping every hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call someone, for example a doctor, by sending a signal to a beeper that they carry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, loud sound, especially made by something electronic:",
        "examples": [
          "The voice on the answering machine said \"Please leave a message after the beep\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a high, brief, mechanical sound or series of sounds, or cause a device to make such a sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The computer started beeping, so I knew something was wrong."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beeper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small device, usually carried or worn on the body, that vibrates or makes a noise to tell you that someone wants you to phone them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small electronic device that you carry or wear that makes a noise or shows a message to tell you that someone wants you to telephone; a pager",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beeping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(to cause) to make a short, loud sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The cab driver beeped (his horn) impatiently at the cyclist.",
          "I don't like those watches that keep beeping every hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call someone, for example a doctor, by sending a signal to a beeper that they carry",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beeps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(to cause) to make a short, loud sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The cab driver beeped (his horn) impatiently at the cyclist.",
          "I don't like those watches that keep beeping every hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call someone, for example a doctor, by sending a signal to a beeper that they carry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, loud sound, especially made by something electronic:",
        "examples": [
          "The voice on the answering machine said \"Please leave a message after the beep\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a high, brief, mechanical sound or series of sounds, or cause a device to make such a sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The computer started beeping, so I knew something was wrong."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an alcoholic drink made from grain and hops (= a type of plant):",
        "examples": [
          "He asked for a pint of beer.",
          "This beer is brewed in Mexico."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a glass or container of this drink:",
        "examples": [
          "After a hard day's work I enjoy a beer or two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slightly bitter, alcoholic drink made from grain, or a serving of this drink in a glass or other container",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an alcoholic drink made from grain and hops (= a type of plant):",
        "examples": [
          "He asked for a pint of beer.",
          "This beer is brewed in Mexico."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a glass or container of this drink:",
        "examples": [
          "After a hard day's work I enjoy a beer or two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slightly bitter, alcoholic drink made from grain, or a serving of this drink in a glass or other container",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a yellow and black flying insect that makes honey and can sting you:",
        "examples": [
          "A swarm of bees flew into the garden.",
          "My arm swelled up where I was stung by a bee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who come together in order to take part in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a sewing bee",
          "a spelling bee"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flying insect that has a yellow and black body and is able to sting",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beeswax": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the substance containing a lot of fat that bees produce, used for making candles and polish for wood",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant with a thick root, often fed to animals or used to make sugar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the small, round, dark red root of a plant, which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beetle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an insect with a hard shell-like back:",
        "examples": [
          "a black beetle",
          "a deathwatch beetle",
          "a dung beetle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go somewhere quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Hoping to miss the traffic jams, she beetled off home at four o'clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a small car with a rounded front, top, and back, made by the company Volkswagen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various insects with a hard, shell-like back",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beetles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an insect with a hard shell-like back:",
        "examples": [
          "a black beetle",
          "a deathwatch beetle",
          "a dung beetle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go somewhere quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Hoping to miss the traffic jams, she beetled off home at four o'clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a small car with a rounded front, top, and back, made by the company Volkswagen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various insects with a hard, shell-like back",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant with a thick root, often fed to animals or used to make sugar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the small, round, dark red root of a plant, which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "befall": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something bad or dangerous befalls you, it happens to you:",
        "examples": [
          "Should any harm befall me on my journey, you may open this letter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something bad) to happen to a person or place:",
        "examples": [
          "Many natural disasters have befallen that region."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "befell": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "befits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be suitable or right for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She was buried in the cathedral, as befits someone of her position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be suitable or right for:",
        "examples": [
          "As befits its rural mountain setting, the nine-room inn serves up a huge country breakfast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beforehand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "earlier (than a particular time):",
        "examples": [
          "I knew she was coming that afternoon because she had phoned beforehand to say so."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "earlier (than a particular time); in advance:",
        "examples": [
          "She had phoned beforehand to let me know she was coming."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "befriend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be friendly towards someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He was befriended by an old lady."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone your friend on a social networking website:",
        "examples": [
          "It is not advisable to befriend your boss, or your teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be friendly to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "While at college, he had befriended a young student from China."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beg": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a very strong and urgent request:",
        "examples": [
          "They begged for mercy.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Please, please forgive me!\" she begged (him).",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] He begged her to stay, but she simply laughed and put her bags in the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for food or money because you are poor:",
        "examples": [
          "There are more and more homeless people begging on the streets these days.",
          "She had to beg for money and food for her children.",
          "He begged a loan from his boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a dog begs, it sits with its front legs in the air as if to ask for something:",
        "examples": [
          "They have trained their dog to sit up and beg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a polite way of saying \"I am sorry\" or \"Could you repeat what you just said?\":",
        "examples": [
          "\"How do you take your tea?\" \"I beg your pardon?\" \"Your tea, madam. How do you take it?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of showing that you are angry about something that someone has just said:",
        "examples": [
          "I beg your pardon? I hope you're not implying that I lied!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for money, or to ask someone to do something in an urgent way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] There are a lot of homeless people begging on the streets these days.",
          "[ T ] Is your child begging you for a skateboard?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a dog begs, it sits with its front legs in the air as if to ask for something.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "began": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "begets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be the father of:",
        "examples": [
          "In the Bible it says that Adam begat Cain and Abel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause:",
        "examples": [
          "Poverty begets hunger, and hunger begets crime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beggar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a poor person who lives by asking others for money or food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially when you are expressing an opinion about something that they have done, or that has happened to them:",
        "examples": [
          "You've won again, you lucky beggar.",
          "Those children have been running about in my rose garden again, the little beggars (= annoying people)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a person or organization, etc. extremely poor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poor person who lives by asking others for money or food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beggars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a poor person who lives by asking others for money or food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially when you are expressing an opinion about something that they have done, or that has happened to them:",
        "examples": [
          "You've won again, you lucky beggar.",
          "Those children have been running about in my rose garden again, the little beggars (= annoying people)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a person or organization, etc. extremely poor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poor person who lives by asking others for money or food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "begged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "begging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "begin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to start to happen or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "What time does the concert begin?",
          "The bridge was begun five years ago and the estimated cost has already doubled.",
          "The film they want to watch begins at seven.",
          "The meeting began promisingly, but then things started to go wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I began the book six months ago, but I can't seem to finish it.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Jane has just begun learning to drive.",
          "If you want to learn to play a musical instrument, it might be a good idea to begin on something simple.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] After waiting for half an hour she was beginning to get angry.",
          "I have so much to tell you, I don't know where to begin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"Well,\" he began. \"I don't quite know how to tell you this.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something as the first part:",
        "examples": [
          "The word \"cat\" begins with the letter \"c\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or be the first part of something that continues; start:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He begins his new job on Monday.",
          "[ I ] The movie begins at seven.",
          "[ I ] I began by explaining why I had come."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beginner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is starting to do something or learn something for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "This judo class is for beginners only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is just learning how to do an activity",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beginners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is starting to do something or learn something for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "This judo class is for beginners only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is just learning how to do an activity",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beginning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the first part of something or the start of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Notes on how to use this dictionary can be found at the beginning of the book.",
          "She sat down and read the book straight through from beginning to end.",
          "I enjoyed my job at/in the beginning (= when I started it), but I'm bored with it now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the origin of something, or the place, time, or way in which something started:",
        "examples": [
          "The city had its beginnings in Roman times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first part of something that continues",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beginnings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the first part of something or the start of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Notes on how to use this dictionary can be found at the beginning of the book.",
          "She sat down and read the book straight through from beginning to end.",
          "I enjoyed my job at/in the beginning (= when I started it), but I'm bored with it now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the origin of something, or the place, time, or way in which something started:",
        "examples": [
          "The city had its beginnings in Roman times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first part of something that continues",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "begins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to start to happen or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "What time does the concert begin?",
          "The bridge was begun five years ago and the estimated cost has already doubled.",
          "The film they want to watch begins at seven.",
          "The meeting began promisingly, but then things started to go wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I began the book six months ago, but I can't seem to finish it.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Jane has just begun learning to drive.",
          "If you want to learn to play a musical instrument, it might be a good idea to begin on something simple.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] After waiting for half an hour she was beginning to get angry.",
          "I have so much to tell you, I don't know where to begin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"Well,\" he began. \"I don't quite know how to tell you this.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something as the first part:",
        "examples": [
          "The word \"cat\" begins with the letter \"c\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or be the first part of something that continues; start:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He begins his new job on Monday.",
          "[ I ] The movie begins at seven.",
          "[ I ] I began by explaining why I had come."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "begonias": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a garden plant with brightly coloured flowers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of a variety of plants with brightly colored flowers and decorative leaves",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "begotten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be the father of:",
        "examples": [
          "In the Bible it says that Adam begat Cain and Abel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause:",
        "examples": [
          "Poverty begets hunger, and hunger begets crime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "begs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a very strong and urgent request:",
        "examples": [
          "They begged for mercy.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Please, please forgive me!\" she begged (him).",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] He begged her to stay, but she simply laughed and put her bags in the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for food or money because you are poor:",
        "examples": [
          "There are more and more homeless people begging on the streets these days.",
          "She had to beg for money and food for her children.",
          "He begged a loan from his boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a dog begs, it sits with its front legs in the air as if to ask for something:",
        "examples": [
          "They have trained their dog to sit up and beg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a polite way of saying \"I am sorry\" or \"Could you repeat what you just said?\":",
        "examples": [
          "\"How do you take your tea?\" \"I beg your pardon?\" \"Your tea, madam. How do you take it?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of showing that you are angry about something that someone has just said:",
        "examples": [
          "I beg your pardon? I hope you're not implying that I lied!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for money, or to ask someone to do something in an urgent way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] There are a lot of homeless people begging on the streets these days.",
          "[ T ] Is your child begging you for a skateboard?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a dog begs, it sits with its front legs in the air as if to ask for something.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "begun": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of begin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "behalf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "representing:",
        "examples": [
          "On behalf of the entire company, I would like to thank you for all your work.",
          "Unfortunately, George cannot be with us today so I am pleased to accept this award on his behalf.",
          "She wasn't able to be present, so I signed the letter in her behalf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for the good of or because of:",
        "examples": [
          "Please don't leave on my behalf."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "behave": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to act in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "She always behaves well/badly when her aunts come to visit.",
          "Whenever there was a full moon he would start behaving strangely.",
          "They behaved as if nothing had happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show particular behaviour in a particular situation or under particular conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "They learn how particles behave in solids, liquids, and gases.",
          "It is believed that animals behave differently before a natural disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be good by acting in a way that has society's approval:",
        "examples": [
          "Did the children behave (themselves)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a particular way, or to act in a way that is considered correct:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The judge will instruct the jury on how it is to behave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something or happen in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Commodities markets don't always behave in the way people expect."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "behaved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used after a word describing how someone behaves:",
        "examples": [
          "well/badly/perfectly-behaved children"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "behaves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to act in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "She always behaves well/badly when her aunts come to visit.",
          "Whenever there was a full moon he would start behaving strangely.",
          "They behaved as if nothing had happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show particular behaviour in a particular situation or under particular conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "They learn how particles behave in solids, liquids, and gases.",
          "It is believed that animals behave differently before a natural disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be good by acting in a way that has society's approval:",
        "examples": [
          "Did the children behave (themselves)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a particular way, or to act in a way that is considered correct:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The judge will instruct the jury on how it is to behave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something or happen in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Commodities markets don't always behave in the way people expect."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "behaving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "She always behaves well/badly when her aunts come to visit.",
          "Whenever there was a full moon he would start behaving strangely.",
          "They behaved as if nothing had happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show particular behaviour in a particular situation or under particular conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "They learn how particles behave in solids, liquids, and gases.",
          "It is believed that animals behave differently before a natural disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be good by acting in a way that has society's approval:",
        "examples": [
          "Did the children behave (themselves)?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "behavior": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way that someone behaves:",
        "examples": [
          "Her behavior is often appalling.",
          "He was notorious for his violent and threatening behavior."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that a person, an animal, a substance, etc. behaves in a particular situation or under particular conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "His research involved the study of instinctive behavior in birds.",
          "These behaviors can be observed among many children who have lost a parent or other loved one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of acting:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Many people complained about the behavior of some of the fans, who were loud and threatening to those around them.",
          "[ C ] This approach can help identify common behaviors and their causes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "behavioral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressed in or involving behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "Emotional and behavioral problems were most prevalent in school-aged children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "behaviors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way that someone behaves:",
        "examples": [
          "Her behavior is often appalling.",
          "He was notorious for his violent and threatening behavior."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that a person, an animal, a substance, etc. behaves in a particular situation or under particular conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "His research involved the study of instinctive behavior in birds.",
          "These behaviors can be observed among many children who have lost a parent or other loved one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of acting:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Many people complained about the behavior of some of the fans, who were loud and threatening to those around them.",
          "[ C ] This approach can help identify common behaviors and their causes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "behaviour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way that someone behaves:",
        "examples": [
          "Her behaviour is often appalling.",
          "He was notorious for his violent and threatening behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that a person, an animal, a substance, etc. behaves in a particular situation or under particular conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "His research involved the study of instinctive behaviour in birds.",
          "These behaviours can be observed among many children who have lost a parent or other loved one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that someone or something behaves in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "A boss's behaviour must be consistent both with the law and with broad public policy goals.",
          "the behaviour of sb/sth In the last few years, the behavior of the stock market suggests that investors are cautious.",
          "Good corporate behaviour makes good commercial sense."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beheaded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut off someone's head, especially as a punishment",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beheading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut off someone's head, especially as a punishment",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beheld": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "behemoth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is extremely large and often extremely powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "a grocery chain behemoth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely large and powerful company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The motivation was to create a $70 billion behemoth out of two embattled phone-equipment companies, so together they could survive .",
          "a corporate/financial/industrial behemoth"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "behemoths": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is extremely large and often extremely powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "a grocery chain behemoth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely large and powerful company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The motivation was to create a $70 billion behemoth out of two embattled phone-equipment companies, so together they could survive .",
          "a corporate/financial/industrial behemoth"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "behest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "because someone has asked or ordered you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The budget proposal was adopted at the mayor's behest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress adopted the budget resolution at the behest of the president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "behold": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to see or look at someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The new bridge is an incredible sight to behold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see or look at:",
        "examples": [
          "He looked up and beheld the stranger sitting across the table, smiling a secret smile."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beholder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who sees or looks at someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Perfection is in the eye of the beholder.",
          "To the dismay and sorrow of the beholders, the building burned to the ground."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beige": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pale brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The shoes are available in navy blue or beige.",
          "The decor is dominated by shades of beige, brown and ivory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pale brown in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The walls are white and the ceiling is beige.",
          "The beige rug is stained and spotted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) a pale, creamy, brown color",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beijing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of China, situated in the northern part of the country",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that exists:",
        "examples": [
          "A nuclear war would kill millions of living beings.",
          "Strange beings from outer space are still a popular subject for sci-fi movies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of existing:",
        "examples": [
          "We do not know exactly how life first came into being (= began to exist.)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "present participle of be",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that exists, or the state of existing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] human/living beings",
          "[ U ] The group came into being (= began to exist) to help relatives of the terminally ill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beirut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Lebanon, in the western part of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "Ibrahim and I met in a nightclub a few months after I moved to Beirut.",
          "A group of preservationists wants to restore the building in central Beirut as a museum."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "belarus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in eastern Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "belated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "coming later than expected:",
        "examples": [
          "a belated apology",
          "They did make a belated attempt to reduce the noise.",
          "Belated birthday greetings!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming later than expected:",
        "examples": [
          "He did make a belated attempt to apologize."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "belay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to control a rope that a climber is attached to and keep it tight, so that if the climber falls, they do not fall very far:",
        "examples": [
          "The leader will then belay and instruct the second climber to follow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a climber safe with a rope that has been fixed at a particular point:",
        "examples": [
          "The knot would let Jim belay himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where a climbing rope is or can be fixed:",
        "examples": [
          "To the right a tree stump offers a belay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of fixing a climbing rope:",
        "examples": [
          "You may need several belays."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "belch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to allow air from the stomach to come out noisily through the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "He belched noisily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a large amount of a substance such as gas or smoke, especially when this is unpleasant or harmful, or to be produced like this:",
        "examples": [
          "The exhaust pipe belched out dense black smoke.",
          "The haze is caused mostly by sulphur dioxide belching from coal-burning power plants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of allowing air from the stomach to come out noisily through the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby let out a loud, satisfied belch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of producing a substance such as gas or smoke, especially when this is unpleasant or harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "The bus departed with a belch of exhaust fumes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have air from the stomach come out in a noisy way through the mouth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is belched or belched out, it comes out in quick, violent bursts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] The chimney was belching (out) thick smoke."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "belches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to allow air from the stomach to come out noisily through the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "He belched noisily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a large amount of a substance such as gas or smoke, especially when this is unpleasant or harmful, or to be produced like this:",
        "examples": [
          "The exhaust pipe belched out dense black smoke.",
          "The haze is caused mostly by sulphur dioxide belching from coal-burning power plants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of allowing air from the stomach to come out noisily through the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby let out a loud, satisfied belch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of producing a substance such as gas or smoke, especially when this is unpleasant or harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "The bus departed with a belch of exhaust fumes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have air from the stomach come out in a noisy way through the mouth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is belched or belched out, it comes out in quick, violent bursts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] The chimney was belching (out) thick smoke."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "belching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow air from the stomach to come out noisily through the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "He belched noisily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a large amount of a substance such as gas or smoke, especially when this is unpleasant or harmful, or to be produced like this:",
        "examples": [
          "The exhaust pipe belched out dense black smoke.",
          "The haze is caused mostly by sulphur dioxide belching from coal-burning power plants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "belgian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Belgium or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Belgium",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "belgium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in western Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "belgrade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Serbia, in the northern part of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "The news began with a report on the reopening of a chemical plant outside Belgrade.",
          "She signed up for a part-time finance degree last September at a Belgrade university."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "belief": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true:",
        "examples": [
          "His belief in God gave him hope during difficult times.",
          "Recent scandals have shaken many people's belief in (= caused people to have doubts about) politicians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you believe:",
        "examples": [
          "All religious and political beliefs should be respected equally.",
          "[ + that ] It is my (firm) belief that nuclear weapons are immoral.",
          "He called at her house in the belief that (= confident that) she would lend him the money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too bad, good, difficult, etc. to be imagined:",
        "examples": [
          "The brutality of the murders was beyond belief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] philosophical beliefs",
          "[ C ] He made no secret of his belief that she was guilty.",
          "[ U ] I have no belief in magic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beliefs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true:",
        "examples": [
          "His belief in God gave him hope during difficult times.",
          "Recent scandals have shaken many people's belief in (= caused people to have doubts about) politicians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you believe:",
        "examples": [
          "All religious and political beliefs should be respected equally.",
          "[ + that ] It is my (firm) belief that nuclear weapons are immoral.",
          "He called at her house in the belief that (= confident that) she would lend him the money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too bad, good, difficult, etc. to be imagined:",
        "examples": [
          "The brutality of the murders was beyond belief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] philosophical beliefs",
          "[ C ] He made no secret of his belief that she was guilty.",
          "[ U ] I have no belief in magic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "believable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is believable, it seems possible, real, or true:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't find any of the characters in the film believable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to a type that seems real; realistic:",
        "examples": [
          "a believable character/plot/story"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "believed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that something is true, correct, or real:",
        "examples": [
          "Strangely, no one believed us when we told them we'd been visited by a creature from Mars.",
          "[ + that ] He believes that all children are born with equal intelligence.",
          "She's arriving tomorrow, I believe.",
          "\"Is she coming alone?\" \"We believe not/so (= we think she is not/is).\"",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] I believe her to be the finest violinist in the world.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] All the crew are missing, believed dead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not believe that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "He told me she was just a friend, but I don't believe a word of it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when telling someone about something that is true, although it seems unlikely:",
        "examples": [
          "He's upstairs doing his homework, believe it or not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when emphasizing that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "Believe me, I was scared!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you say to emphasize that something is obviously not true:",
        "examples": [
          "He said the car in front backed into him, and if you believe that, you'll believe anything!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend or imagine:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's make believe (that) we're pirates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "believer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a religious belief or who strongly believes that something is right or good:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been a believer since she survived a terrible car accident.",
          "Harvey's a great believer in health food.",
          "I'm a great believer in allowing people to make their own mistakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who feels certain about the truth of a religion or religious ideas",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A believer is also someone who has a strong opinion that something is right or good:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m a believer in the public’s right to know."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "believers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a religious belief or who strongly believes that something is right or good:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been a believer since she survived a terrible car accident.",
          "Harvey's a great believer in health food.",
          "I'm a great believer in allowing people to make their own mistakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who feels certain about the truth of a religion or religious ideas",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A believer is also someone who has a strong opinion that something is right or good:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m a believer in the public’s right to know."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "believes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to think that something is true, correct, or real:",
        "examples": [
          "Strangely, no one believed us when we told them we'd been visited by a creature from Mars.",
          "[ + that ] He believes that all children are born with equal intelligence.",
          "She's arriving tomorrow, I believe.",
          "\"Is she coming alone?\" \"We believe not/so (= we think she is not/is).\"",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] I believe her to be the finest violinist in the world.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] All the crew are missing, believed dead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not believe that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "He told me she was just a friend, but I don't believe a word of it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when telling someone about something that is true, although it seems unlikely:",
        "examples": [
          "He's upstairs doing his homework, believe it or not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when emphasizing that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "Believe me, I was scared!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you say to emphasize that something is obviously not true:",
        "examples": [
          "He said the car in front backed into him, and if you believe that, you'll believe anything!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend or imagine:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's make believe (that) we're pirates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that something is true or correct:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] One juror said he didn’t believe the policeman’s testimony.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] She believed (that) it was wrong to censor the text."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you believe in something, you feel that it is right:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] I believe in giving a person a second chance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you believe in someone you have confidence in that person's abilities:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] We just need to believe in ourselves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "believing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that something is true, correct, or real:",
        "examples": [
          "Strangely, no one believed us when we told them we'd been visited by a creature from Mars.",
          "[ + that ] He believes that all children are born with equal intelligence.",
          "She's arriving tomorrow, I believe.",
          "\"Is she coming alone?\" \"We believe not/so (= we think she is not/is).\"",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] I believe her to be the finest violinist in the world.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] All the crew are missing, believed dead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not believe that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "He told me she was just a friend, but I don't believe a word of it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when telling someone about something that is true, although it seems unlikely:",
        "examples": [
          "He's upstairs doing his homework, believe it or not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when emphasizing that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "Believe me, I was scared!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you say to emphasize that something is obviously not true:",
        "examples": [
          "He said the car in front backed into him, and if you believe that, you'll believe anything!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend or imagine:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's make believe (that) we're pirates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "belittle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a person or an action seem as if he, she or it is not important:",
        "examples": [
          "Though she had spent hours fixing the computer, he belittled her efforts.",
          "Stop belittling yourself - your work is highly valued."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an action or a person seem unimportant:",
        "examples": [
          "You gain nothing by belittling him and creating bad feelings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "belize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in Central America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bell": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electrical device that makes a ringing sound when you press a button:",
        "examples": [
          "I stood at the front door and rang the bell several times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow metal object shaped like a cup that makes a ringing sound when hit by something hard, especially a clapper:",
        "examples": [
          "The church bells rang out to welcome in the New Year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a bell or bells on something:",
        "examples": [
          "They wear traditional dress with bare feet and belled ankles.",
          "He belled their cats in an attempt to stop them killing birds.",
          "a belled cap/sleigh"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to telephone someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Bell me when you're ready, OK?",
          "I belled him on his mobile.",
          "She belled Monday morning and told me the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to swell or curve outwards in a shape like a metal bell:",
        "examples": [
          "We saw the ship, her sail belling in the wind, the spray bursting across her bows.",
          "She wore a beautiful satin coat that belled out at the back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow, cup-shaped, metal object that makes a ringing sound when a part hanging inside swings against its sides, or when it is hit by any hard object:",
        "examples": [
          "The school bell was ringing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bell is also a doorbell.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound that signals the beginning and end of a period of trading on a stock exchange:",
        "examples": [
          "after/before the bell The company said after the bell on Wednesday that its quarterly profit rose because of a 36% increase in sales of its software.",
          "Yesterday, all three major American indexes fell immediately after the opening bell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an occasion when you realize that something is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "ring/set off/sound warning bells These figures should sound warning bells that the consumer economy is increasingly fragile.",
          "Soaring costs of oil and gold set alarm bells ringing around the world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bellboy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person employed to carry bags, open doors, etc. for guests in a hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "He followed a bellboy across the lobby to the lift.",
          "She gave the bellboy a generous tip."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "belle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a beautiful and attractive woman or one who is beautifully dressed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bellhop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person in a hotel employed to carry bags, open doors, etc. for guests:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a former bellhop at Las Vegas's Gold Coast Hotel.",
          "The bellhop carried her bags to the lift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in a hotel employed to carry bags for customers and perform other services",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bellies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the stomach or the front part of the body between your chest and your legs:",
        "examples": [
          "He fell asleep with a full belly and a happy heart.",
          "By the sixth month of pregnancy, Gina's belly had begun to swell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rounded or curved part of an object:",
        "examples": [
          "The belly of the aircraft was painted red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the stomach, or the front part of your body at the waist, between your chest and legs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company or a plan goes belly up, it fails:",
        "examples": [
          "Small companies are more likely to go belly up than their larger competitors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "belligerent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wishing to fight or argue:",
        "examples": [
          "a belligerent person",
          "a belligerent gesture",
          "Watch out! Lee's in a belligerent mood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fighting a war:",
        "examples": [
          "The belligerent countries are having difficulties funding the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country, group, or person who is fighting a war:",
        "examples": [
          "Many hoped the belligerents were finally on the road to peace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "eager to fight or argue:",
        "examples": [
          "She was so belligerent that I gave up trying to explain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bellow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shout in a loud voice, or (of a cow or large animal) to make a loud, deep sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"Keep quiet!\" the teacher bellowed across the room.",
          "We could hear the sergeant bellowing orders to his troops.",
          "The bull bellowed in pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shout in a loud voice, or a loud, deep sound made by a cow or large animal:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave a bellow of rage.",
          "His meek whisper became a powerful bellow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shout in a loud voice:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I don’t believe this!\" the old man bellowed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bellowing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shout in a loud voice, or (of a cow or large animal) to make a loud, deep sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"Keep quiet!\" the teacher bellowed across the room.",
          "We could hear the sergeant bellowing orders to his troops.",
          "The bull bellowed in pain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bellows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool used to blow air, especially into a fire to make it burn better:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of bellows"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bells": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electrical device that makes a ringing sound when you press a button:",
        "examples": [
          "I stood at the front door and rang the bell several times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow metal object shaped like a cup that makes a ringing sound when hit by something hard, especially a clapper:",
        "examples": [
          "The church bells rang out to welcome in the New Year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a bell or bells on something:",
        "examples": [
          "They wear traditional dress with bare feet and belled ankles.",
          "He belled their cats in an attempt to stop them killing birds.",
          "a belled cap/sleigh"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to telephone someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Bell me when you're ready, OK?",
          "I belled him on his mobile.",
          "She belled Monday morning and told me the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to swell or curve outwards in a shape like a metal bell:",
        "examples": [
          "We saw the ship, her sail belling in the wind, the spray bursting across her bows.",
          "She wore a beautiful satin coat that belled out at the back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow, cup-shaped, metal object that makes a ringing sound when a part hanging inside swings against its sides, or when it is hit by any hard object:",
        "examples": [
          "The school bell was ringing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bell is also a doorbell.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound that signals the beginning and end of a period of trading on a stock exchange:",
        "examples": [
          "after/before the bell The company said after the bell on Wednesday that its quarterly profit rose because of a 36% increase in sales of its software.",
          "Yesterday, all three major American indexes fell immediately after the opening bell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an occasion when you realize that something is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "ring/set off/sound warning bells These figures should sound warning bells that the consumer economy is increasingly fragile.",
          "Soaring costs of oil and gold set alarm bells ringing around the world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "belly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the stomach or the front part of the body between your chest and your legs:",
        "examples": [
          "He fell asleep with a full belly and a happy heart.",
          "By the sixth month of pregnancy, Gina's belly had begun to swell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rounded or curved part of an object:",
        "examples": [
          "The belly of the aircraft was painted red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the stomach, or the front part of your body at the waist, between your chest and legs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company or a plan goes belly up, it fails:",
        "examples": [
          "Small companies are more likely to go belly up than their larger competitors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bellyaching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of complaining:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop your bellyaching about the long queues - it won't change anything."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "belong": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be in the right place or a suitable place:",
        "examples": [
          "This table belongs in the sitting room.",
          "Where do these spoons belong?",
          "These papers belong with the others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel happy or comfortable in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "After three years in Cambridge, I finally feel as if I belong here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in the right place, or (of a person) to feel that you are in the right place:",
        "examples": [
          "Your shoes belong in the closet, not in the middle of the room.",
          "Tom, it’s great to see you on TV – you belong here.",
          "The painting belongs in (= should be in) a modern art museum."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "belonged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in the right place or a suitable place:",
        "examples": [
          "This table belongs in the sitting room.",
          "Where do these spoons belong?",
          "These papers belong with the others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel happy or comfortable in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "After three years in Cambridge, I finally feel as if I belong here."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "belonging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of being happy or comfortable as part of a particular group and having a good relationship with the other members of the group because they welcome you and accept you:",
        "examples": [
          "A sense of belonging is one of humanity's most basic needs.",
          "It's a book about humanity, loyalty, and belonging, and about the ties that bind us to places and to each other."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "belongings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the things that a person owns, especially those that can be carried :",
        "examples": [
          "I put a few personal belongings in a bag and left the house for the last time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the things that you own, esp. those that can be taken with you:",
        "examples": [
          "Fleeing the flood waters, families here packed their belongings and headed to higher land."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "belongs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be in the right place or a suitable place:",
        "examples": [
          "This table belongs in the sitting room.",
          "Where do these spoons belong?",
          "These papers belong with the others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel happy or comfortable in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "After three years in Cambridge, I finally feel as if I belong here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in the right place, or (of a person) to feel that you are in the right place:",
        "examples": [
          "Your shoes belong in the closet, not in the middle of the room.",
          "Tom, it’s great to see you on TV – you belong here.",
          "The painting belongs in (= should be in) a modern art museum."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beloved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "loved very much:",
        "examples": [
          "Her beloved husband died last year.",
          "She was forced to leave her beloved Paris and return to Lyon.",
          "Eric was a gifted teacher beloved by all those he taught over the years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone that you love and who you have a romantic relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "He's sending some flowers to his beloved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loved very much:",
        "examples": [
          "His beloved wife died last year, and he is still grieving."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "below": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a lower position (than), under:",
        "examples": [
          "From the top of the skyscraper the cars below us looked like insects.",
          "The author's name was printed below the title.",
          "For further information on this subject, see below (= lower on the page or later in the book).",
          "The ship's captain went below (= to the lower, covered part of the ship).",
          "Do you usually wear your skirts above or below the knee?",
          "She has three people working below her (= people to whom she gives orders)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "less than a particular amount or level:",
        "examples": [
          "They have three children below the age of (= younger than) four.",
          "His marks in English have been below average for some time now.",
          "The temperature has fallen below freezing (= has been less than 0°C) recently.",
          "Last night it was ten degrees below (zero) (= minus ten degrees)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a lower position (than); under:",
        "examples": [
          "The author’s name was printed below the title.",
          "There’s a basement below the first floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Below also means less in number or value:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s been below freezing every day this week.",
          "It’s for young kids below the age of six."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "belt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strip of leather or material worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "She fastened her belt tightly around her waist.",
          "He had eaten so much that he had to loosen his belt a couple of notches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat strip of material in a machine that moves along continuously to keep another part turning, or to keep objects on it moving along:",
        "examples": [
          "a fan belt",
          "a conveyor belt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area, usually just outside a city, where a particular group of people live, such as the commuter belt and the stockbroker belt, or an area that is known for a particular characteristic, such as the cotton belt (= an area where cotton is grown)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard hit or punch:",
        "examples": [
          "a belt on the jaw"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a vehicle) to travel with great speed:",
        "examples": [
          "The car was belting along/down the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something hard, especially with violence:",
        "examples": [
          "He belted him in the face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie something with a belt:",
        "examples": [
          "I belted my coat tightly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip of leather or other material worn around the waist:",
        "examples": [
          "a black leather belt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A belt is also a continuous strip of material that moves as part of a machine.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area that is known for a particular characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "the corn belt (= area known for growing corn)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A belt is also a region that has a particular type of climate .",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something hard:",
        "examples": [
          "He belted the ball out of the park for a home run."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "belts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strip of leather or material worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "She fastened her belt tightly around her waist.",
          "He had eaten so much that he had to loosen his belt a couple of notches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat strip of material in a machine that moves along continuously to keep another part turning, or to keep objects on it moving along:",
        "examples": [
          "a fan belt",
          "a conveyor belt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area, usually just outside a city, where a particular group of people live, such as the commuter belt and the stockbroker belt, or an area that is known for a particular characteristic, such as the cotton belt (= an area where cotton is grown)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard hit or punch:",
        "examples": [
          "a belt on the jaw"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a vehicle) to travel with great speed:",
        "examples": [
          "The car was belting along/down the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something hard, especially with violence:",
        "examples": [
          "He belted him in the face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie something with a belt:",
        "examples": [
          "I belted my coat tightly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip of leather or other material worn around the waist:",
        "examples": [
          "a black leather belt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A belt is also a continuous strip of material that moves as part of a machine.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area that is known for a particular characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "the corn belt (= area known for growing corn)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A belt is also a region that has a particular type of climate .",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something hard:",
        "examples": [
          "He belted the ball out of the park for a home run."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beltway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a main road that goes around the edge of a town, allowing traffic to avoid the town centre",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a main road that goes around the edge of a city",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beluga": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small white whale that lives mainly in the Arctic:",
        "examples": [
          "Biologists are trying to find out what is endangering belugas in the Cook Inlet.",
          "These beluga whales live under three feet of ice in the freezing waters of northern Russia's White Sea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large fish that lives mainly in lakes and rivers in central Europe and Asia. It is is a type of sturgeon and is usually caught for its eggs, which are eaten as caviar:",
        "examples": [
          "Beluga is the largest freshwater fish on earth.",
          "It can take a female beluga sturgeon 25 years to produce her first eggs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of expensive caviar (= fish eggs) that comes from beluga fish:",
        "examples": [
          "You might want to wash down your beluga with a glass of champagne."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "belvedere": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small building in a garden for sitting in, often built in a high place to give a beautiful view",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ben": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of mountains in Scotland:",
        "examples": [
          "Ben Nevis"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bench": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, usually hard seat for two or more people, often found in public places:",
        "examples": [
          "park bench a park bench (= a seat in a public garden)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long table for working on, for example when you are making something:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the work constructing these objects is done at a bench.",
          "a work bench (= a table for working at)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long table that you lie on to do exercises (= physical activity), for example in a gym",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a seat or area of seats where players sit during a game when they are not playing:",
        "examples": [
          "on the bench He was injured, and spent the last few weeks of the season on the bench."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the judge or magistrate in a law court, or the place where he or she sits:",
        "examples": [
          "Please address your remarks to the bench, Mr Smith."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work as a judge or magistrate:",
        "examples": [
          "Miller, who sits on the bench in San Francisco, issued his order as part of a case that became a broader legal fight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become a judge:",
        "examples": [
          "Before taking the bench, he worked in the district attorney's office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a judge takes the bench, he or she begins a formal meeting of a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "The clerk told us that although the judge had taken the bench, he had ordered the doors to be kept closed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK parliament building, the seats used by the members:",
        "examples": [
          "UK There was jeering from the Labour benches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not allow someone to take part in a sports game or playground activity, as a punishment or because they are injured:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach benched his star pitcher for skipping practice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to",
        "examples": [
          "He looks like he could bench 400 pounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long seat for two or more people, often of wood and usually used outside:",
        "examples": [
          "a park bench"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The bench is a court of law, or the place where a judge or judges sit in court:",
        "examples": [
          "Face the bench when you are talking, Mr. Smith."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "benched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, usually hard seat for two or more people, often found in public places:",
        "examples": [
          "park bench a park bench (= a seat in a public garden)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long table for working on, for example when you are making something:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the work constructing these objects is done at a bench.",
          "a work bench (= a table for working at)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long table that you lie on to do exercises (= physical activity), for example in a gym",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a seat or area of seats where players sit during a game when they are not playing:",
        "examples": [
          "on the bench He was injured, and spent the last few weeks of the season on the bench."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the judge or magistrate in a law court, or the place where he or she sits:",
        "examples": [
          "Please address your remarks to the bench, Mr Smith."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work as a judge or magistrate:",
        "examples": [
          "Miller, who sits on the bench in San Francisco, issued his order as part of a case that became a broader legal fight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become a judge:",
        "examples": [
          "Before taking the bench, he worked in the district attorney's office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a judge takes the bench, he or she begins a formal meeting of a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "The clerk told us that although the judge had taken the bench, he had ordered the doors to be kept closed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK parliament building, the seats used by the members:",
        "examples": [
          "UK There was jeering from the Labour benches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not allow someone to take part in a sports game or playground activity, as a punishment or because they are injured:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach benched his star pitcher for skipping practice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to",
        "examples": [
          "He looks like he could bench 400 pounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long seat for two or more people, often of wood and usually used outside:",
        "examples": [
          "a park bench"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The bench is a court of law, or the place where a judge or judges sit in court:",
        "examples": [
          "Face the bench when you are talking, Mr. Smith."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "benches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the UK parliament building, the seats used by the members:",
        "examples": [
          "UK There was jeering from the Labour benches.",
          "He often looked troubled as he slumped on the benches of Parliament.",
          "Criticism of the new tax was expressed both on the opposition benches and by a few Conservative MPs.",
          "He crossed the floor to join the government benches.",
          "Many who sit on the Conservative benches are concerned about this bill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) curve:",
        "examples": [
          "The road bends to the left after the traffic lights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your body or part of your body so that it is not straight:",
        "examples": [
          "I bent down and picked up the coins lying on the road.",
          "Now, bend forward/over and touch your toes!",
          "Make sure you bend your knees when you're picking up heavy objects.",
          "After her fall she complained that she couldn't bend her leg properly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a position in which the knee of one leg is touching the floor:",
        "examples": [
          "He went down on bended knee to ask her to marry him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a bend in the pipe so you can't see from one end to the other.",
          "The car came around the bend on the wrong side of the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, the curve in which a ball moves when it has been kicked in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Good players can put bend on the ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious medical condition that divers (= people who swim underwater) get when they come up to the surface of the water too quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "On the way up, divers stop at various depths in order to prevent the bends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the position of your body or a part of your body so that it is no longer straight but curved or forming an angle:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] She dropped her umbrella and bent down to pick it up.",
          "[ T ] Bend your knees and keep your back straight when lifting heavy objects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved path or an angle:",
        "examples": [
          "a bend in the road"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bended": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a position in which the knee of one leg is touching the floor:",
        "examples": [
          "He went down on bended knee to ask her to marry him.",
          "He expects politicians to go to him on bended knee for approval.",
          "She prayed on bended knee for forgiveness.",
          "They got down on bended knee and begged him to withdraw his candidacy.",
          "John proposed to me on bended knee in the middle of Central Park."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bender": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period during which a large amount of alcohol is drunk:",
        "examples": [
          "They went on a bender for two days after they won the championship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) curve:",
        "examples": [
          "The road bends to the left after the traffic lights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your body or part of your body so that it is not straight:",
        "examples": [
          "I bent down and picked up the coins lying on the road.",
          "Now, bend forward/over and touch your toes!",
          "Make sure you bend your knees when you're picking up heavy objects.",
          "After her fall she complained that she couldn't bend her leg properly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a position in which the knee of one leg is touching the floor:",
        "examples": [
          "He went down on bended knee to ask her to marry him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a bend in the pipe so you can't see from one end to the other.",
          "The car came around the bend on the wrong side of the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, the curve in which a ball moves when it has been kicked in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Good players can put bend on the ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious medical condition that divers (= people who swim underwater) get when they come up to the surface of the water too quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "On the way up, divers stop at various depths in order to prevent the bends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the position of your body or a part of your body so that it is no longer straight but curved or forming an angle:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] She dropped her umbrella and bent down to pick it up.",
          "[ T ] Bend your knees and keep your back straight when lifting heavy objects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved path or an angle:",
        "examples": [
          "a bend in the road"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious medical condition that divers (= people who swim underwater) get when they come up to the surface of the water too quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "On the way up, divers stop at various depths in order to prevent the bends.",
          "Many of the men who dive here for a living suffer from the bends.",
          "I had worked as a diver for over a decade before I got the bends.",
          "The bends affect the nerve endings very badly.",
          "The bends, caused by decompressing too fast, can be fatal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beneath": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in or to a lower position than someone or something, under someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Jaime hid the letter beneath a pile of papers.",
          "We huddled together for warmth beneath the blankets.",
          "After weeks at sea, it was wonderful to feel firm ground beneath our feet once more.",
          "Emma was so tired and hungry that her legs were beginning to give way beneath her (= she was about to fall over)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be good enough for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Office work of any description he felt was beneath him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "below:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked out of the window at the children playing beneath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or to a lower position than; under:",
        "examples": [
          "Jerry hid the letter beneath a pile of papers.",
          "The cool grass felt good beneath their feet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "benedict": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dish consisting of poached eggs (= cooked by cracking them into boiling water) served on two halves of an English muffin (= a small, round, flat type of bread), with ham or bacon (= sliced meat from a pig) and hollandaise (= a creamy sauce made from eggs and butter):",
        "examples": [
          "For breakfast, he always makes eggs Benedict.",
          "My eggs benny was very good but other dishes were not so good."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "benefactor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who gives money to help an organization, society, or person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who gives money to help an organization, society, or person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who gives money to a person or organization, usually without expecting anything back in return:",
        "examples": [
          "They hope to find a benefactor, and turn the factory into a museum."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "benefactors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who gives money to help an organization, society, or person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who gives money to help an organization, society, or person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who gives money to a person or organization, usually without expecting anything back in return:",
        "examples": [
          "They hope to find a benefactor, and turn the factory into a museum."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beneficial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "helpful, useful, or good:",
        "examples": [
          "The improvement in sales figures had a beneficial effect/influence on the company as a whole.",
          "A stay in the country will be beneficial to his health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to help; having a good effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Moderate exercise is really beneficial."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beneficiary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or group who receives money, advantages, etc. as a result of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Her wife was the chief beneficiary of her will."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group who receives money or other benefits as a result of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Among major beneficiaries of the new tax law will be giant telecommunications companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group that receives money, advantages, help, etc. from something:",
        "examples": [
          "beneficiary of sth London will be the beneficiary of investment in its transport system.",
          "They were the beneficiaries of free education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who receives money or property from someone who has died:",
        "examples": [
          "beneficiary of sth Her husband was the sole beneficiary of her life insurance policy.",
          "He designated her the beneficiary of half his estate.",
          "beneficiary under sth One of the beneficiaries under his will was his business partner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group that receives payments from a pension plan, insurance policy, trust, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "beneficiary of sth The family are beneficiaries of a trust which owns a number of properties around the world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "benefit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help:",
        "examples": [
          "The discovery of oil brought many benefits to the town.",
          "One of the many benefits of foreign travel is learning how to cope with the unexpected.",
          "He's had the benefit of an expensive education and yet he continues to work as a waiter.",
          "I didn't get much benefit from school.",
          "with the benefit of hindsight With the benefit of hindsight (= helped by the knowledge learned later) it is easy for us to see where we went wrong.",
          "to the benefit of formal She drinks a lot less now, to the benefit of her health as a whole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage such as medical insurance, life insurance, and sick pay, that employees receive from their employer in addition to money:",
        "examples": [
          "In addition to my salary, I get a pension and medical benefits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money given by the government to people who need financial help, for example because they cannot find a job:",
        "examples": [
          "unemployment benefit",
          "on benefit I'm on benefit at the moment.",
          "If they could not prove they were looking for work, they could lose their benefit.",
          "We can help you find out if you can claim benefits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a pension or health insurance that an employee receives in addition to their salary (= money):",
        "examples": [
          "pay and benefits Management is trying to cut employee pay and benefits.",
          "retirement benefits There are many ways you can use retirement benefits to recruit the best workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event such as a concert, performance, etc. that is organized in order to raise money for people in need:",
        "examples": [
          "benefit concert benefit concert"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be helped by something or to help someone:",
        "examples": [
          "benefit from I feel that I have benefited greatly from her wisdom.",
          "How can we benefit those who most need our help?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a helpful or good effect:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It was a giveaway to the rich, he said, and not something that’s a benefit to most Americans.",
          "[ U ] She wanted her money to be used for the benefit of (= to help) poor children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A benefit is also a helpful service given to employees in addition to their pay or to someone else who needs help:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] health/medical benefits",
          "[ C ] I’m collecting unemployment benefits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A benefit is also a party or other event that has the purpose of raising money.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a helpful or good effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The discovery of oil brought many benefits to the town.",
          "get/receive the benefit (of sth) Who received the benefit of the spending?",
          "To get the full benefit, this plan should be viewed as a long-term investment.",
          "reap the benefits (of sth) The industry is reaping the benefits of an increase in consumer confidence.",
          "economic/financial/environmental/health benefits The town is already receiving the economic benefits of the new shopping centre.",
          "a long-term/short-term/immediate benefit",
          "an added/additional benefit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some countries, money that is given by the government to people who cannot find a job, are too sick to work, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "As an unemployed mother, you can claim benefits.",
          "I'm on benefit at the moment.",
          "unemployment/disability/housing benefit",
          "a benefit claimant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "advantages such as medical insurance, life insurance, and sick pay, that employees receive from their employer in addition to money:",
        "examples": [
          "For working parents, childcare can be one of the most valuable employee benefits a company offers.",
          "The company offers a generous benefits package that includes private healthcare and a free on-site gym."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "payment from an insurance policy or a pension plan:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year, the UK insurance industry paid out nearly £188 million every day in pension and life insurance benefits.",
          "50 is the earliest age the law allows people to receive their pension benefits.",
          "His wife will receive his full benefits when he dies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be helped by something:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors will benefit because our advisers will be able to offer high quality advice.",
          "benefit from sth Many oil companies benefited from the rising price of crude oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The new travel scheme, offering free travel, benefits people over the age of 60."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "benefited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help:",
        "examples": [
          "The discovery of oil brought many benefits to the town.",
          "One of the many benefits of foreign travel is learning how to cope with the unexpected.",
          "He's had the benefit of an expensive education and yet he continues to work as a waiter.",
          "I didn't get much benefit from school.",
          "with the benefit of hindsight With the benefit of hindsight (= helped by the knowledge learned later) it is easy for us to see where we went wrong.",
          "to the benefit of formal She drinks a lot less now, to the benefit of her health as a whole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage such as medical insurance, life insurance, and sick pay, that employees receive from their employer in addition to money:",
        "examples": [
          "In addition to my salary, I get a pension and medical benefits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money given by the government to people who need financial help, for example because they cannot find a job:",
        "examples": [
          "unemployment benefit",
          "on benefit I'm on benefit at the moment.",
          "If they could not prove they were looking for work, they could lose their benefit.",
          "We can help you find out if you can claim benefits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a pension or health insurance that an employee receives in addition to their salary (= money):",
        "examples": [
          "pay and benefits Management is trying to cut employee pay and benefits.",
          "retirement benefits There are many ways you can use retirement benefits to recruit the best workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event such as a concert, performance, etc. that is organized in order to raise money for people in need:",
        "examples": [
          "benefit concert benefit concert"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be helped by something or to help someone:",
        "examples": [
          "benefit from I feel that I have benefited greatly from her wisdom.",
          "How can we benefit those who most need our help?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a helpful or good effect:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It was a giveaway to the rich, he said, and not something that’s a benefit to most Americans.",
          "[ U ] She wanted her money to be used for the benefit of (= to help) poor children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A benefit is also a helpful service given to employees in addition to their pay or to someone else who needs help:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] health/medical benefits",
          "[ C ] I’m collecting unemployment benefits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A benefit is also a party or other event that has the purpose of raising money.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a helpful or good effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The discovery of oil brought many benefits to the town.",
          "get/receive the benefit (of sth) Who received the benefit of the spending?",
          "To get the full benefit, this plan should be viewed as a long-term investment.",
          "reap the benefits (of sth) The industry is reaping the benefits of an increase in consumer confidence.",
          "economic/financial/environmental/health benefits The town is already receiving the economic benefits of the new shopping centre.",
          "a long-term/short-term/immediate benefit",
          "an added/additional benefit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some countries, money that is given by the government to people who cannot find a job, are too sick to work, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "As an unemployed mother, you can claim benefits.",
          "I'm on benefit at the moment.",
          "unemployment/disability/housing benefit",
          "a benefit claimant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "advantages such as medical insurance, life insurance, and sick pay, that employees receive from their employer in addition to money:",
        "examples": [
          "For working parents, childcare can be one of the most valuable employee benefits a company offers.",
          "The company offers a generous benefits package that includes private healthcare and a free on-site gym."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "payment from an insurance policy or a pension plan:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year, the UK insurance industry paid out nearly £188 million every day in pension and life insurance benefits.",
          "50 is the earliest age the law allows people to receive their pension benefits.",
          "His wife will receive his full benefits when he dies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be helped by something:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors will benefit because our advisers will be able to offer high quality advice.",
          "benefit from sth Many oil companies benefited from the rising price of crude oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The new travel scheme, offering free travel, benefits people over the age of 60."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "benefits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money given by the government to people who need financial help, for example because they do not have a job:",
        "examples": [
          "unemployment benefits unemployment benefits",
          "social security benefits social security benefits",
          "welfare benefits welfare benefits",
          "Your spouse may be eligible to claim your benefits from the Social Security Administration upon your death.",
          "on benefits She lives primarily on benefits.",
          "The number of welfare benefits claimants has grown rapidly in the last five years.",
          "I need to know how part-time earnings would affect my unemployment benefits."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "benevolent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "kind and helpful:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a benevolent old man and wouldn't hurt a fly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving money or help to people or organizations that need it:",
        "examples": [
          "a benevolent organization"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kind and helpful:",
        "examples": [
          "I grew up happily under the benevolent influence of my Uncle Walt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bengal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a region in South Asia, which was divided in 1947 into West Bengal, which is a state of India, and East Bengal, which is now Bangladesh:",
        "examples": [
          "The writer describes her childhood in Bengal.",
          "The monsoon season had passed and the plains of Bengal were dry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of cat with thick gold-brown fur and black spots, bred from the Asian leopard (= a large wild cat that has yellow fur with black spots) and the domesticated (= pet) cat :",
        "examples": [
          "Bengals are loving cats that are very responsive to people they like.",
          "Bengals learn quickly and can be taught to do tricks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "benign": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pleasant and kind:",
        "examples": [
          "a benign old lady"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A benign growth is not cancer and is not likely to be harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "a benign tumour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasant and kind; not harmful or severe:",
        "examples": [
          "a benign smile",
          "His humor was benign, never cruel or hurtful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "medical (of a disease or tissue growing because of a disease) not likely to result in death:",
        "examples": [
          "a benign tumor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bennies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pill containing Benzedrine, which is a type of amphetamine (= a drug that makes the mind or body more active):",
        "examples": [
          "Nearly every truck stop sold bennies under the counter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden period of uncontrolled anger:",
        "examples": [
          "He called her childish. So she had a bit of a benny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "If you lose that job, can you find another with the same level of salary and bennies?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "benny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pill containing Benzedrine, which is a type of amphetamine (= a drug that makes the mind or body more active):",
        "examples": [
          "Nearly every truck stop sold bennies under the counter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden period of uncontrolled anger:",
        "examples": [
          "He called her childish. So she had a bit of a benny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "If you lose that job, can you find another with the same level of salary and bennies?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "curved and not straight or flat:",
        "examples": [
          "The metal bars were bent and twisted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a person in a position of authority) dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "a bent copper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word to describe a gay person, especially a gay man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural skill:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a scientific bent/a bent for science."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of bend",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural tendency:",
        "examples": [
          "the philosophical bent of his mind"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "a bent lawyer/accountant/policeman"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "benzedrine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a drug that is a type of amphetamine (= a drug that makes the mind or body more active):",
        "examples": [
          "He said he wrote the book in three weeks, fuelled by Benzedrine and strong coffee.",
          "Someone gave him a Benzedrine tablet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bequeath": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for money or property to be given to somebody after your death:",
        "examples": [
          "Her father bequeathed her the family fortune in his will.",
          "Picasso bequeathed most of his paintings and sculptures to Spain and France."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money or property to others after your death:",
        "examples": [
          "Her father bequeathed the business to her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for your money or property to be given to someone after your death:",
        "examples": [
          "bequeath sb sth Her father bequeathed her the family fortune in his will.",
          "bequeath sth to sb Picasso bequeathed most of his paintings and sculptures to Spain and France."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bequeathed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for money or property to be given to somebody after your death:",
        "examples": [
          "Her father bequeathed her the family fortune in his will.",
          "Picasso bequeathed most of his paintings and sculptures to Spain and France."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bereaved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a close relation or friend who has recently died:",
        "examples": [
          "a bereaved widow",
          "The bereaved parents wept openly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or people whose close relation or friend has recently died:",
        "examples": [
          "It is generally accepted that the bereaved benefit from counselling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having had a close family member or friend die",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who are sad because someone close to them has died",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bereavement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the death of a close relation or friend:",
        "examples": [
          "She has recently suffered a bereavement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bereft": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having something or feeling great loss:",
        "examples": [
          "Alone now and almost penniless, he was bereft of hope.",
          "After the last of their children had left home the couple felt utterly bereft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having to do without something or someone and suffering from the loss:",
        "examples": [
          "I do hope he won't leave us utterly bereft of his wit and wisdom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beret": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round, flat hat made of soft material",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round, flat hat made of soft material",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "berets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round, flat hat made of soft material",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round, flat hat made of soft material",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "berg": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "berk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt a right berk when I couldn't remember where I'd parked the car."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "berlin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Germany, situated in the northeastern part of the country",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "berm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat or raised strip of land, often created in order to separate or protect an area:",
        "examples": [
          "The sand is deposited in berms or sand bars in shallow water.",
          "They constructed a berm designed to protect homes from flooding."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bermuda": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a British territory in the western Atlantic formed of many small islands",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bernard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large, strong dog used especially in Switzerland in the past to find people lost in the mountains",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "berries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, round fruit on particular plants and trees",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various small, round fruits that grow on plants and trees",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "berry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, round fruit on particular plants and trees",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various small, round fruits that grow on plants and trees",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "berserk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very angry or out of control:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother will go berserk (= be extremely angry) when she finds out I've ruined her favourite dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not in control, extremely excited, or crazy:",
        "examples": [
          "He received a perfect score and the crowd went berserk."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "berserker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a warrior (= fighter), especially in old Norse (= Scandinavian) stories, who fights in a very violent and uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "The most well-known example of battle rage is the Viking berserker.",
          "We don't need to be Berserkers or Kamikaze warriors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "berth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bed in a boat, train, etc., or a place for a ship or boat to stay in a port:",
        "examples": [
          "She booked a berth on the ferry from Palermo to Naples."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a ship or boat berths or if you berth it somewhere, it is tied up and stays in that place:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship berthed at Sydney."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bed in a boat or train, or a place for a ship or boat to stay in a port",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "beseech": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to ask for something in a way that shows you need it very much:",
        "examples": [
          "Stay a little longer, I beseech you!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beset": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of trouble with something, or having to deal with a lot of something that causes problems:",
        "examples": [
          "beset by With the amount of traffic nowadays, even a trip across town is beset by dangers.",
          "beset with The journey by boat was beset with difficulties.",
          "Currently, small business owners have many reasons to feel beset.",
          "These loan agencies prey on the financially beset."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to have a lot of problems or trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "The problems that beset him are growing worse.",
          "Experts say that corruption contributed to the brutal economic crisis now besetting the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "hurt or troubled by something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Many problems have beset the team in recent months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "besides": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in addition to; also:",
        "examples": [
          "She won't mind if you're late - besides, it's hardly your fault.",
          "Do you play any other sports besides basketball?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in addition to; also:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you play any other sports besides golf?",
          "He won’t mind if you’re late – besides, it’s not your fault."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "besieged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to surround a place, especially with an army, to prevent people or supplies getting in or out:",
        "examples": [
          "The town had been besieged for two months but still resisted the aggressors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When someone is besieged, a lot of people surround them:",
        "examples": [
          "When the pop star tried to leave her hotel, she was besieged by waiting journalists and fans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make many requests or complaints about something:",
        "examples": [
          "After showing the controversial documentary, the channel was besieged with phone calls from angry viewers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "besmirched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say bad things about someone to influence other people's opinion of them:",
        "examples": [
          "His accusations were false, but they served to besmirch her reputation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "besmirching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say bad things about someone to influence other people's opinion of them:",
        "examples": [
          "His accusations were false, but they served to besmirch her reputation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bespoke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "specially made for a particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "a bespoke suit",
          "bespoke furniture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "specially made for a particular person, organization, or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Bespoke leather shoes cost an average 1,000 pounds a pair.",
          "a bespoke suit/shirt",
          "bespoke software",
          "a bespoke wi-fi system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making and selling products, or providing services, specially for a particular person, organization, or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a bespoke tailor/shoe maker",
          "a bespoke travel agency"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bested": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone in a fight or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He bested his opponent in just two rounds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bestest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "best:",
        "examples": [
          "my bestest friend"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "best:",
        "examples": [
          "You're the bestest!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bestow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give something as an honour or present:",
        "examples": [
          "The George Cross is a decoration that is bestowed upon/on British civilians for acts of great bravery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something as an honor or present:",
        "examples": [
          "The country’s highest medal was bestowed upon him for heroism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bestowed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something as an honour or present:",
        "examples": [
          "The George Cross is a decoration that is bestowed upon/on British civilians for acts of great bravery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bestseller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a product that is extremely popular and has sold in very large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "The \"Harry Potter\" novels were all bestsellers.",
          "the bestseller list (= the list of the most popular books)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that is extremely popular and has sold in very large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "J K Rowling’s ‘Harry Potter’ novels are all bestsellers.",
          "His bagless vacuum cleaner soon became a bestseller."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a horse race, in the hope of winning more money:",
        "examples": [
          "He regularly goes to the races and bets heavily.",
          "bet something on something She bet £500,000 on the horse that came in second.",
          "[ + two objects,  + (,  that,  ) ] I bet you $25 (that) I'll get there before you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say you bet (someone) that something is true or will happen, you mean you are certain that it is true or will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I bet you (that) she's missed the bus.",
          "I bet that he won't come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you risk on the result of an event or a competition, such as a horse race:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a bet on the race.",
          "place a bet He placed a bet on the grey horse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a guess or opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] My bet is (that) their baby will be a girl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk a sum of money on the unknown result of an event in the hope of winning more money than you have risked:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He went to the race track and bet $2 on a horse.",
          "[ I ] I bet that the Yankees won’t win the pennant this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you bet someone that something is true or will happen, you think it is likely:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I bet (you) she missed the bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement to risk money on the unknown result of an event:",
        "examples": [
          "He placed a bet on the race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bet is also a guess or opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "My bet is that the senator will decide not to run again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bet is also a chance or opportunity:",
        "examples": [
          "Putting your savings in a high-interest account is a good bet/your best bet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk money on something that may happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "bet (sth) on sth In his opinion, no fee can compensate for the risk of betting a large chunk of a firm's capital on a single deal.",
          "bet that Some investors are betting that interest rates will rise.",
          "bet against sth You wouldn't want to bet against inflation rising later in the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk a lot of money on something that may happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope we attract lots of customers because we've bet the ranch on this place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you feel certain that something is true or will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "If the salary was high enough, I bet she'd take the job.",
          "I'll bet that only about 25% of those bottles are recycled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of risking money on something that may happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "make a bet on sth A lot of people made a bet on housing and lost.",
          "a bet pays off He borrowed heavily to start the business, and the bet has paid off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a guess or opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "Jenson's bet is that properties will remain scarce and rents will keep rising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is likely to happen or have a good result in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank says this account is a safe bet and a good alternative to investing in shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the decision or choice that someone can make that is likely to have the best result:",
        "examples": [
          "Your best bet would be to sell the shares."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beta": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the second letter of the Greek alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Beta software is at the second stage of development:",
        "examples": [
          "a beta disk",
          "You can download the beta version from the website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who prefers other people to be in charge and may be shy or lack confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "In the film, Stiller plays a good-hearted but put-upon beta male."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a product or system that is at the second stage of development and that is being tested by a few customers before it is offered for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "beta software"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "The beta is still being tested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Shares with a beta greater than one are more volatile than the market.",
          "During the recent bull market, high beta shares substantially outperformed low beta shares."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bethlehem": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small town close to Jerusalem, where Jesus is said to have been born",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "betray": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not be loyal to your country or a person, often by doing something harmful such as helping their enemies:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accused of betraying his country during the war.",
          "She felt betrayed by her mother's lack of support.",
          "For years they betrayed the UK's secrets to Russia.",
          "formal He promised never to betray his wife (= never to leave her for another person)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone betrays something such as a promise, they do not do what they promised:",
        "examples": [
          "The president has been accused of betraying his election promises.",
          "betray someone's trust By staying out so late, they have betrayed my trust (= disappointed me because I had trusted them not to)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show feelings, thoughts, or a particular characteristic without intending to:",
        "examples": [
          "If he is nervous on stage, he does not betray it.",
          "Although she often seems quite cold, her smiling eyes betray her true nature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be not loyal to your country or to someone who believes you are loyal, often by doing something harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "Some lawmakers say they feel betrayed by the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show your feelings or thoughts without intending to:",
        "examples": [
          "She could not help betraying her sympathy for us."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "betrayal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act of betraying someone or something, or the fact of someone or something being betrayed:",
        "examples": [
          "This was the first in a series of betrayals.",
          "I felt a sense of betrayal when my friends refused to support me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of not being loyal when other people believe you are loyal :",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I felt a sense of betrayal when my friends refused to lend me money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "betrayed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be loyal to your country or a person, often by doing something harmful such as helping their enemies:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accused of betraying his country during the war.",
          "She felt betrayed by her mother's lack of support.",
          "For years they betrayed the UK's secrets to Russia.",
          "formal He promised never to betray his wife (= never to leave her for another person)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone betrays something such as a promise, they do not do what they promised:",
        "examples": [
          "The president has been accused of betraying his election promises.",
          "betray someone's trust By staying out so late, they have betrayed my trust (= disappointed me because I had trusted them not to)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show feelings, thoughts, or a particular characteristic without intending to:",
        "examples": [
          "If he is nervous on stage, he does not betray it.",
          "Although she often seems quite cold, her smiling eyes betray her true nature."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "betraying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be loyal to your country or a person, often by doing something harmful such as helping their enemies:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accused of betraying his country during the war.",
          "She felt betrayed by her mother's lack of support.",
          "For years they betrayed the UK's secrets to Russia.",
          "formal He promised never to betray his wife (= never to leave her for another person)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone betrays something such as a promise, they do not do what they promised:",
        "examples": [
          "The president has been accused of betraying his election promises.",
          "betray someone's trust By staying out so late, they have betrayed my trust (= disappointed me because I had trusted them not to)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show feelings, thoughts, or a particular characteristic without intending to:",
        "examples": [
          "If he is nervous on stage, he does not betray it.",
          "Although she often seems quite cold, her smiling eyes betray her true nature."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "betrays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not be loyal to your country or a person, often by doing something harmful such as helping their enemies:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accused of betraying his country during the war.",
          "She felt betrayed by her mother's lack of support.",
          "For years they betrayed the UK's secrets to Russia.",
          "formal He promised never to betray his wife (= never to leave her for another person)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone betrays something such as a promise, they do not do what they promised:",
        "examples": [
          "The president has been accused of betraying his election promises.",
          "betray someone's trust By staying out so late, they have betrayed my trust (= disappointed me because I had trusted them not to)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show feelings, thoughts, or a particular characteristic without intending to:",
        "examples": [
          "If he is nervous on stage, he does not betray it.",
          "Although she often seems quite cold, her smiling eyes betray her true nature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be not loyal to your country or to someone who believes you are loyal, often by doing something harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "Some lawmakers say they feel betrayed by the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show your feelings or thoughts without intending to:",
        "examples": [
          "She could not help betraying her sympathy for us."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "betrothal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal promise to marry someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The play revolves round the betrothal of a duke to a doctor's daughter.",
          "The ring had become a requisite element of betrothal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "betrothed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person that someone has promised to marry, or has been promised to as a marriage partner:",
        "examples": [
          "He sent a dozen roses to his betrothed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a horse race, in the hope of winning more money:",
        "examples": [
          "He regularly goes to the races and bets heavily.",
          "bet something on something She bet £500,000 on the horse that came in second.",
          "[ + two objects,  + (,  that,  ) ] I bet you $25 (that) I'll get there before you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say you bet (someone) that something is true or will happen, you mean you are certain that it is true or will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I bet you (that) she's missed the bus.",
          "I bet that he won't come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you risk on the result of an event or a competition, such as a horse race:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a bet on the race.",
          "place a bet He placed a bet on the grey horse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a guess or opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] My bet is (that) their baby will be a girl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk a sum of money on the unknown result of an event in the hope of winning more money than you have risked:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He went to the race track and bet $2 on a horse.",
          "[ I ] I bet that the Yankees won’t win the pennant this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you bet someone that something is true or will happen, you think it is likely:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I bet (you) she missed the bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement to risk money on the unknown result of an event:",
        "examples": [
          "He placed a bet on the race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bet is also a guess or opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "My bet is that the senator will decide not to run again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bet is also a chance or opportunity:",
        "examples": [
          "Putting your savings in a high-interest account is a good bet/your best bet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk money on something that may happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "bet (sth) on sth In his opinion, no fee can compensate for the risk of betting a large chunk of a firm's capital on a single deal.",
          "bet that Some investors are betting that interest rates will rise.",
          "bet against sth You wouldn't want to bet against inflation rising later in the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk a lot of money on something that may happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope we attract lots of customers because we've bet the ranch on this place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you feel certain that something is true or will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "If the salary was high enough, I bet she'd take the job.",
          "I'll bet that only about 25% of those bottles are recycled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of risking money on something that may happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "make a bet on sth A lot of people made a bet on housing and lost.",
          "a bet pays off He borrowed heavily to start the business, and the bet has paid off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a guess or opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "Jenson's bet is that properties will remain scarce and rents will keep rising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is likely to happen or have a good result in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank says this account is a safe bet and a good alternative to investing in shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the decision or choice that someone can make that is likely to have the best result:",
        "examples": [
          "Your best bet would be to sell the shares."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "betters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "people of a higher rank or social position than you:",
        "examples": [
          "As children, we were taught not to argue with our elders and betters.",
          "We look to our betters to show us the way.",
          "They felt they should follow the lead given by their betters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "betting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the habit of risking money on horse races, sports events, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Betting can be as addictive as drinking or smoking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of risking money, for example by trying to guess the result of a race or other future event:",
        "examples": [
          "He has worked in the betting industry for many years.",
          "an online/internet betting company"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that it is believed something is very likely to happen or be true:",
        "examples": [
          "The betting is, Tim Watts will be appointed to the post."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "between": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in or into the space that separates two places, people, or objects:",
        "examples": [
          "The town lies halfway between Rome and Florence.",
          "Standing between the two adults was a small child.",
          "She squeezed between the parked cars and ran out into the road.",
          "There were two houses with a narrow path in between."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is between two amounts, it is greater than the first amount but smaller than the second:",
        "examples": [
          "She weighs between 55 and 60 kilograms.",
          "The competition is open to children between six and twelve years of age.",
          "The room was either extremely cold or hot, never anything in between (= in the middle)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the period of time that separates two different times or events:",
        "examples": [
          "You shouldn't eat between meals.",
          "There is a break of ten minutes between classes.",
          "The office is closed for lunch between 12.30 and 1.30.",
          "In between sobs, he managed to tell them what had happened.",
          "He visits his parents every month and sometimes in between."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "among two or more people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "The money was divided equally between several worthy causes.",
          "We drank two bottles of wine between the four of us.",
          "Trade between the two countries (= their trade with each other) has increased sharply in the past year.",
          "There is a great deal of similarity between Caroline and her mother (= they are very similar)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A discussion, argument, or game between two or more people or groups of people involves both people or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "The negotiations between the union and management have broken down.",
          "There has always been a fierce rivalry between the two schools.",
          "Tonight's game is between the New Orleans Saints and the St. Louis Rams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you choose between two things, you choose one thing or the other:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll have to choose between a holiday or a new washing machine.",
          "She was torn between loyalty to her father and love for her husband (= she could not decide which one to support)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connecting two or more places, things, or people:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a regular train service between Glasgow and Edinburgh.",
          "The survey shows a link between asthma and air pollution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "He commutes daily between Baltimore and Washington, D.C."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "separating two places or things:",
        "examples": [
          "The wall between East and West Berlin came down in 1989.",
          "The report states that the gap between the rich and the poor has increased dramatically over the past decade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or into the space that separates two places, people, or objects:",
        "examples": [
          "We live halfway between Toronto and Montreal.",
          "She squeezed in between the parked cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is between two amounts, it is greater than the first amount but smaller than the second:",
        "examples": [
          "She weighs between 55 and 60 pounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the period of time that separates two different times or events:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a ten-minute break between classes.",
          "You should arrive between 8 and 8:30.",
          "In between sobs, he managed to tell them what had happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shared by or involving two or more people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "The money was divided equally between her three children.",
          "Trade between the two countries has increased sharply.",
          "There is a great deal of similarity between Caroline and her mother.",
          "Between the three of us, we were able to afford a nice graduation gift.",
          "You’ll have to choose between dinner and a movie.",
          "Next week’s game will be between the two finalists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connecting two or more places, things, or people:",
        "examples": [
          "There is regular train service between New York and Philadelphia.",
          "The survey shows a link between asthma and air pollution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "separating two places or things:",
        "examples": [
          "The wall between East and West Berlin came down in 1989.",
          "What’s the difference between this $100 watch and the $500 one (= In what way are they different)?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "betwixt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "between:",
        "examples": [
          "I have made trouble betwixt us both."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "between two positions, choices, or ideas; not really one thing or the other:",
        "examples": [
          "We stand betwixt and between, part of Europe but with closer ties to the US."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beverage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drink of any type:",
        "examples": [
          "Hot beverages include tea, coffee, and hot chocolate.",
          "We do not sell alcoholic beverages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink of any type:",
        "examples": [
          "cool, refreshing beverages",
          "What’s your favorite beverage?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink that is produced to sell to people:",
        "examples": [
          "the alcoholic beverage, tobacco, and gambling industries",
          "The agency regulates and controls the sale of all beverages exceeding 16% alcohol."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beverages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drink of any type:",
        "examples": [
          "Hot beverages include tea, coffee, and hot chocolate.",
          "We do not sell alcoholic beverages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink of any type:",
        "examples": [
          "cool, refreshing beverages",
          "What’s your favorite beverage?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink that is produced to sell to people:",
        "examples": [
          "the alcoholic beverage, tobacco, and gambling industries",
          "The agency regulates and controls the sale of all beverages exceeding 16% alcohol."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beware": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to warn someone to be very careful about something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Beware salespeople who promise offers that seem too good to be true.",
          "You should beware of undercooked food when staying in hot countries.",
          "Beware of falling asleep while sunbathing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used on signs to warn people of something dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "Beware of the dog.",
          "Beware - poisonous chemicals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very careful about something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] In grassy areas, beware of ticks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bewildered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "confused and uncertain:",
        "examples": [
          "Arriving in a strange city at night, I felt alone and bewildered.",
          "I came out of the movie a bit bewildered, but I enjoyed it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "confused and uncertain:",
        "examples": [
          "He sat up in bed, bewildered, unsure of where he was."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bewildering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "confusing and difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave me directions to his house, but I found them utterly bewildering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel confused because you cannot decide what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "The college offers a bewildering range of courses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bewitched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely attracted to something, or completely controlled by something:",
        "examples": [
          "Once kids step inside a circus tent, they’re bewitched."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely attracted, or completely controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "Once kids step inside a circus tent, they’re bewitched."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "beyond": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "further away in the distance (than something):",
        "examples": [
          "In the distance, beyond the river, was a small town.",
          "From the top of the hill we could see our house and the woods beyond."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "outside or after (a stated limit):",
        "examples": [
          "Few people live beyond the age of a hundred.",
          "We cannot allow the work to continue beyond the end of the year.",
          "I've got nothing to tell you beyond (= in addition to) what I told you earlier.",
          "The repercussions will be felt throughout the industry and beyond (= in other areas).",
          "Tonight's performance has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control (= events that we are unable to deal with).",
          "She has always lived beyond her means (= spent more than she has earned)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be more than or not limited to something:",
        "examples": [
          "The appeal of this device goes beyond convenience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too great or bad for anyone to believe, repair, recognize, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "His thoughtlessness is beyond belief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely excited, serious, angry, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She says she is beyond excited to see her son for the first time in more than three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a legal case or a person's guilt is proved beyond reasonable doubt, there is enough proof for the person accused of a crime to be judged guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "Her guilt was established beyond reasonable doubt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is beyond you, you are unable to understand it:",
        "examples": [
          "Physics is completely beyond me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "farther away in the distance than something:",
        "examples": [
          "Beyond the river was a small town.",
          "From the top of the hill we could see our house and the woods beyond."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "outside or after a stated limit:",
        "examples": [
          "Few people live beyond the age of a hundred.",
          "Beyond a certain level of tiredness, it is impossible to work productively.",
          "Tonight’s performance has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Beyond also means more than:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve got nothing to tell you beyond what I said earlier.",
          "My job goes beyond teaching facts – my aim is to get children to think for themselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Beyond also means at a point where something could not be:",
        "examples": [
          "She has changed beyond recognition.",
          "The car was damaged beyond repair."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "When I was a teenager and came out to my parents, they said they already knew I was bi.",
          "His new boyfriend is bi, I think."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "twice, or once every two:",
        "examples": [
          "We meet bi-monthly (= twice every month or once every two months)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having two:",
        "examples": [
          "a biped (= an animal that walks on two legs)",
          "a biplane (= an old-fashioned aircraft with two wings)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bias": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of supporting or opposing a particular person or thing in an unfair way, because of allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "The senator has accused the media of bias.",
          "Reporters must be impartial and not show political bias.",
          "bias against There was clear evidence of a strong bias against her.",
          "bias towards There has always been a slight bias towards employing liberal arts graduates in the company.",
          "unconscious bias Unconscious bias (= that the person with the bias is not aware of) can influence decisions in recruitment, promotion, and performance management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of preferring a particular subject or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "She showed a scientific bias at an early age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a collection of data containing more information that supports a particular opinion than you would expect to find if the collection had been made by chance:",
        "examples": [
          "Understanding the bias introduced by human annotation of data is a crucial problem in AI research.",
          "selection bias A selection bias in the personality study might have meant that only confident, extroverted people volunteered to take part.",
          "publication bias He describes how publication bias can mean that negative results aren't reported.",
          "survivorship bias The methodological failings of the report included survivorship bias: the tendency for failed companies to be excluded from performance studies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in bowls (= a game in which the players roll a large black or brown ball as close as possible to a smaller white ball), the shape given to one side of the ball that makes it not round:",
        "examples": [
          "A bowl will turn towards the side with the bias when rolled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a direction at an angle across the threads of woven material",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a piece of clothing is cut on the bias, the cloth has been cut in a diagonal direction:",
        "examples": [
          "I like to wear skirts cut on the bias.",
          "The dresses in his new winter collection are all cut on the bias.",
          "Anything cut on the bias tends to make my hips look big.",
          "Leila's dress was cut on the bias so that it floated outwards from her whenever she moved.",
          "She wore a dress that was cut on the bias and studded with rhinestones.",
          "The collection includes bias-cut dresses and skirts with embroidered hems.",
          "The shoes would look fabulous with a simple, bias-cut silk dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to have a bias:",
        "examples": [
          "bias someone against someone The judge ruled that the information should be withheld on the grounds that it would bias the jury against the accused."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unfair personal opinion that influences your judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They vowed to fight racial bias in the school.",
          "[ C usually sing ] Does news coverage reflect a reporter’s bias?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment in an unfair way:",
        "examples": [
          "In her view, none of the interview panel had shown any bias.",
          "gender/racial bias a federal law prohibiting gender and racial bias in employment",
          "bias against sb/sth The email suggested a clear bias against American products.",
          "bias in favour of sb/sth The company showed a marked bias in favour of employing men.",
          "a clear/definite/strong bias"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of preferring someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "bias towards sb/sth In general, investment trusts have more of a bias towards emerging markets, including the Far East."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that information is not correct because of the method used in collecting or presenting it:",
        "examples": [
          "In the market research there was a bias in the sample of people who were selected to give their opinions.",
          "There is a need to build in safeguards against statistical bias."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of prices, etc. increasing or decreasing:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates are set to have an upward bias in the next 12 months.",
          "a negative/downward bias",
          "a positive/upward bias"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "biased": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing an unreasonable like or dislike for someone or something based on personal opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspapers gave a very biased report of the meeting.",
          "I think she's beautiful but then I'm biased since she's my daughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A biased collection of data contains more information that supports a particular opinion than you would expect to find if the collection had been made by chance:",
        "examples": [
          "The unexpected results may be partially due to the biased sample used in the study."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing an unreasonable preference or dislike based on personal opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspapers gave a biased report of the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "preferring or disliking someone or something more than someone or something else, in a way that means that they are treated unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "biased against sb/sth He believes the American justice system is biased against blacks.",
          "biased in favour of sb/sth They claimed that the settlement was biased in favour of corporate clients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving results that are not accurate because information has not been collected correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "A biased sample of interviewees has a set of characteristics that are different from those of the population as a whole."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bib": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cover made of cloth or plastic that is worn by young children when eating to protect their clothes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of some styles of clothing, for example an apron, a pinafore, or a pair of dungarees, that covers the chest",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing like a light shirt with no sleeves that is worn over other clothing, for example in team games to show which team a person is playing for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cover made of cloth or plastic that is worn by young children when eating to prevent their clothes from getting dirty",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a copy of) the holy book of the Christian religion consisting of the Old and New Testaments, or the holy book of the Jewish religion consisting of the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings:",
        "examples": [
          "In the Bible it says that Adam and Eve were the first human beings.",
          "Her parents gave her a bible when she was a young child.",
          "Bible-reading classes are held in the church hall every Thursday evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book, magazine, etc. that gives important advice and information about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Vogue magazine quickly became the bible of fashionable women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the holy writings of the Christian religion consisting of the Old Testament and the New Testament, or the holy writings of the Jewish religion consisting of the Torah and other writings, or a book containing either of these sets of writings:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Her parents gave her a Bible when she was young."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A Bible is also the holy writings of any religion.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bible is a book that gives important advice and information about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The magazine became the bible of fashionable women."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bibles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a copy of) the holy book of the Christian religion consisting of the Old and New Testaments, or the holy book of the Jewish religion consisting of the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings:",
        "examples": [
          "In the Bible it says that Adam and Eve were the first human beings.",
          "Her parents gave her a bible when she was a young child.",
          "Bible-reading classes are held in the church hall every Thursday evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book, magazine, etc. that gives important advice and information about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Vogue magazine quickly became the bible of fashionable women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the holy writings of the Christian religion consisting of the Old Testament and the New Testament, or the holy writings of the Jewish religion consisting of the Torah and other writings, or a book containing either of these sets of writings:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Her parents gave her a Bible when she was young."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A Bible is also the holy writings of any religion.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bible is a book that gives important advice and information about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The magazine became the bible of fashionable women."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "biblical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in, from, or relating to the Bible:",
        "examples": [
          "They named their son Isaac after the biblical figure.",
          "He quotes Shakespeare as well as Biblical passages.",
          "Many of the allusions in the film are biblical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "like a story from the Bible, especially because of being very exciting, shocking, or extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "After rain of biblical proportions, the match was cancelled.",
          "There were so many insects, it was almost biblical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or relating to the Bible:",
        "examples": [
          "Isaac is a biblical name."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "biceps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the large muscle at the front of the upper arm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the large muscle at the front of the upper arm:",
        "examples": [
          "He flexed his biceps."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bicker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to argue about things that are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you two stop bickering!",
          "They're always bickering with each other about/over their personal problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to argue about unimportant matters:",
        "examples": [
          "They were bickering over what to order and where to sit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bickering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "arguments about things that are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm tired of their constant bickering.",
          "The group finally elected a leader after several days of bickering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "often arguing about things that are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "Spending three hours in a car with two bickering kids is no fun.",
          "Financial worries put more stress on a bickering couple."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bicycle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a two-wheeled vehicle that you sit on and move by turning the two pedals (= flat parts you press with your feet):",
        "examples": [
          "I go to work by bicycle.",
          "He got on his bicycle and rode off.",
          "You should never ride your bicycle without lights at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ride a bicycle:",
        "examples": [
          "He bicycles to work through the heart of Amsterdam.",
          "After the event, we bicycled six miles back home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with two wheels and a seat for a rider whose feet push pedals around in circles to make the wheels turn:",
        "examples": [
          "He rides his bicycle to school."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bicycles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a two-wheeled vehicle that you sit on and move by turning the two pedals (= flat parts you press with your feet):",
        "examples": [
          "I go to work by bicycle.",
          "He got on his bicycle and rode off.",
          "You should never ride your bicycle without lights at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ride a bicycle:",
        "examples": [
          "He bicycles to work through the heart of Amsterdam.",
          "After the event, we bicycled six miles back home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with two wheels and a seat for a rider whose feet push pedals around in circles to make the wheels turn:",
        "examples": [
          "He rides his bicycle to school."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to offer a particular amount of money for something that is for sale and compete against other people to buy it, especially at a public sale of goods or property:",
        "examples": [
          "She knew she couldn't afford it, so she didn't bid.",
          "bid for The communications group has shown an interest in bidding for the company.",
          "bid something for something A foreign collector has bid $500,000 for the portrait.",
          "[ + two objects ] What am I bid for this fine vase?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two or more people bid for a job, they compete with each other to do the work by offering to do it for a particular amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "bid for The department is trying to ensure fairer competition among firms bidding for city contracts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone bids to do something, they compete with other people to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "Paris is bidding to host the next Olympics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some card games) to say, before play starts, how many points you expect to win in a particular game:",
        "examples": [
          "Before you decide how to bid, you need to evaluate how strong the hand of cards you are holding is.",
          "She bid three diamonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a greeting to someone, or to ask someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] They bade her good morning.",
          "bid someone/something farewell I must now bid you farewell (= say goodbye to you).",
          "literary She bade her hopes farewell (= she stopped being hopeful).",
          "[ + object + (to) infinitive  ] He bade (= asked) them (to) leave at once."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offer of a particular amount of money for something that is for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "make a bid I made a bid of $150 for the painting.",
          "put in a bid She put in a bid of £69,000 for the flat, which was accepted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offer to do something when you are competing with other people to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Sydney made a successful bid to host the Olympic Games.",
          "I gave the job to the contractors who made the lowest bid (= who offered to do the work for the lowest amount of money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some card games) a statement, made before play starts, of how many points a player thinks he or she will get in a particular game :",
        "examples": [
          "The declarer must make as many tricks as his bid has promised."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to achieve or get something:",
        "examples": [
          "bid for Her bid for re-election was unsuccessful.",
          "takeover bid The company has managed to fight off a hostile takeover bid (= an attempt by another company to take control of it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in order to try to get or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "They have reduced the cost of borrowing in a bid to get the economy moving again.",
          "She wants to recruit more police officers in a bid to reduce crime in the city.",
          "The examiners set the pass mark lower in a bid to keep results in line with previous years.",
          "In a bid to boost environmentally friendly tourism, the council has set up a series of recharging points for electric vehicles.",
          "Local people have formed a pressure group in a bid to block the development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer a particular amount of money for something when competing against other people to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A collector bid $500,000 for the portrait."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "People who bid for/on a job offer to do it for a particular amount of money.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who bids to do something competes with others to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Paris is bidding to host the next Olympics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a greeting to someone, or to ask someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "He bade us farewell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offer of a particular amount of money for something that is for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "The minimum bid for these dolls is $75."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bid is also an offer to do a job for a particular price:",
        "examples": [
          "His bid to build the garage was too high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bid for something is an attempt to achieve or obtain it:",
        "examples": [
          "Her bid for reelection was unsuccessful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete to buy something by offering a particular amount of money for it:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a keen interest in the property, although we have not made any definite decision to bid.",
          "bid for sth Potential buyers must register and bid for items online before the cutoff dates.",
          "bid sth for sth The previously unknown company bid $9.3 billion for the oil fields."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete for work by offering to do it for a particular price:",
        "examples": [
          "bid for sth Taylor-Stanley yesterday confirmed it had bid for the contract.",
          "bid on sth Follow these steps to bid successfully on a government contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete to be chosen to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The city is bidding to host the 2020 Olympic Games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offer to buy something for a particular price:",
        "examples": [
          "a bid of £50m",
          "make a bid for sth It is believed the team are ready to make a bid for the player.",
          "a failed/successful bid"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offer to do work for a particular price:",
        "examples": [
          "invite bids for sth/to do sth The state government is inviting bids to carry out maintenance work on all the state highways.",
          "make/put in/submit a bid for/on sth It was the second time they had submitted a bid for the contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to achieve or get something:",
        "examples": [
          "bid for sth He lost his bid for re-election to the board.",
          "The government has reduced the cost of borrowing in a bid to get the economy moving again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bidder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who offers to pay a particular amount of money for something:",
        "examples": [
          "In an auction, goods or property are sold to the highest bidder (= the person who offers the most money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who offers money for goods or property when competing with other people to buy it, or someone who offers to do a job for a particular price",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or person that offers to pay a particular amount of money to buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "bidder for sth Nestle has been cited as a potential bidder for these businesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or organization that offers to do work for a particular price:",
        "examples": [
          "bidder for/on sth There have been several bidders on this project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or company that offers the most money:",
        "examples": [
          "Their home will be sold at auction to the highest bidder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or company that offers to do a particular piece of work for the least amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The security contracts are usually awarded to the lowest bidder."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bidders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who offers to pay a particular amount of money for something:",
        "examples": [
          "In an auction, goods or property are sold to the highest bidder (= the person who offers the most money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who offers money for goods or property when competing with other people to buy it, or someone who offers to do a job for a particular price",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or person that offers to pay a particular amount of money to buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "bidder for sth Nestle has been cited as a potential bidder for these businesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or organization that offers to do work for a particular price:",
        "examples": [
          "bidder for/on sth There have been several bidders on this project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or company that offers the most money:",
        "examples": [
          "Their home will be sold at auction to the highest bidder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or company that offers to do a particular piece of work for the least amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The security contracts are usually awarded to the lowest bidder."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bidding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of offering to pay a particular amount of money for something, by different people:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the bidding was done by phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the first offer of money for an object at a public sale of goods:",
        "examples": [
          "Who will open the bidding at £200?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some card games) the process of the players saying, before play starts, how many points they expect to win in a particular game:",
        "examples": [
          "In this course, we will cover the basics of Contract Bridge, including bidding, playing, and scorekeeping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "You do something at someone's bidding if they have asked or told you to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "At my grandmother's bidding, I wore my best dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request or an order:",
        "examples": [
          "At my grandmother’s bidding, I wore my best dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of offering to buy something for a particular amount of money, especially at an auction (= public sale):",
        "examples": [
          "For the first half hour of the auction the bidding was slow and cautious.",
          "He opened the bidding at £2,000.",
          "online/internet bidding"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "biddy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an old woman:",
        "examples": [
          "an old biddy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to wait calmly for a good opportunity to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She was biding her time until she could get her revenge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bidet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, low bath in which a person washes the lower part of their body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to offer a particular amount of money for something that is for sale and compete against other people to buy it, especially at a public sale of goods or property:",
        "examples": [
          "She knew she couldn't afford it, so she didn't bid.",
          "bid for The communications group has shown an interest in bidding for the company.",
          "bid something for something A foreign collector has bid $500,000 for the portrait.",
          "[ + two objects ] What am I bid for this fine vase?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two or more people bid for a job, they compete with each other to do the work by offering to do it for a particular amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "bid for The department is trying to ensure fairer competition among firms bidding for city contracts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone bids to do something, they compete with other people to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "Paris is bidding to host the next Olympics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some card games) to say, before play starts, how many points you expect to win in a particular game:",
        "examples": [
          "Before you decide how to bid, you need to evaluate how strong the hand of cards you are holding is.",
          "She bid three diamonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a greeting to someone, or to ask someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] They bade her good morning.",
          "bid someone/something farewell I must now bid you farewell (= say goodbye to you).",
          "literary She bade her hopes farewell (= she stopped being hopeful).",
          "[ + object + (to) infinitive  ] He bade (= asked) them (to) leave at once."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offer of a particular amount of money for something that is for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "make a bid I made a bid of $150 for the painting.",
          "put in a bid She put in a bid of £69,000 for the flat, which was accepted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offer to do something when you are competing with other people to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Sydney made a successful bid to host the Olympic Games.",
          "I gave the job to the contractors who made the lowest bid (= who offered to do the work for the lowest amount of money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some card games) a statement, made before play starts, of how many points a player thinks he or she will get in a particular game :",
        "examples": [
          "The declarer must make as many tricks as his bid has promised."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to achieve or get something:",
        "examples": [
          "bid for Her bid for re-election was unsuccessful.",
          "takeover bid The company has managed to fight off a hostile takeover bid (= an attempt by another company to take control of it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in order to try to get or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "They have reduced the cost of borrowing in a bid to get the economy moving again.",
          "She wants to recruit more police officers in a bid to reduce crime in the city.",
          "The examiners set the pass mark lower in a bid to keep results in line with previous years.",
          "In a bid to boost environmentally friendly tourism, the council has set up a series of recharging points for electric vehicles.",
          "Local people have formed a pressure group in a bid to block the development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer a particular amount of money for something when competing against other people to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A collector bid $500,000 for the portrait."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "People who bid for/on a job offer to do it for a particular amount of money.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who bids to do something competes with others to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Paris is bidding to host the next Olympics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a greeting to someone, or to ask someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "He bade us farewell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offer of a particular amount of money for something that is for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "The minimum bid for these dolls is $75."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bid is also an offer to do a job for a particular price:",
        "examples": [
          "His bid to build the garage was too high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bid for something is an attempt to achieve or obtain it:",
        "examples": [
          "Her bid for reelection was unsuccessful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete to buy something by offering a particular amount of money for it:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a keen interest in the property, although we have not made any definite decision to bid.",
          "bid for sth Potential buyers must register and bid for items online before the cutoff dates.",
          "bid sth for sth The previously unknown company bid $9.3 billion for the oil fields."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete for work by offering to do it for a particular price:",
        "examples": [
          "bid for sth Taylor-Stanley yesterday confirmed it had bid for the contract.",
          "bid on sth Follow these steps to bid successfully on a government contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete to be chosen to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The city is bidding to host the 2020 Olympic Games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offer to buy something for a particular price:",
        "examples": [
          "a bid of £50m",
          "make a bid for sth It is believed the team are ready to make a bid for the player.",
          "a failed/successful bid"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offer to do work for a particular price:",
        "examples": [
          "invite bids for sth/to do sth The state government is inviting bids to carry out maintenance work on all the state highways.",
          "make/put in/submit a bid for/on sth It was the second time they had submitted a bid for the contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to achieve or get something:",
        "examples": [
          "bid for sth He lost his bid for re-election to the board.",
          "The government has reduced the cost of borrowing in a bid to get the economy moving again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bigfoot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get much more attention than something or someone, or to take control of a situation instead of someone else, because of being very strong, powerful, or important:",
        "examples": [
          "Digital effects have bigfooted the world of movies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large creature like a human covered in hair that some people believe exists in the northwest of the US and western Canada",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bigger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "comparative of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "biggest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "superlative of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bigot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has strong, unreasonable beliefs and who does not like other people who have different beliefs or a different way of life:",
        "examples": [
          "a religious bigot",
          "He was known to be a loud-mouthed, opinionated bigot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has strong, unreasonable ideas, esp. about race or religion, and who thinks anyone who does not have the same beliefs is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the townspeople are bigots who call foreigners terrible names."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bigotry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of having and expressing strong, unreasonable beliefs and disliking other people who have different beliefs or a different way of life:",
        "examples": [
          "religious/racial bigotry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong, unreasonable ideas, esp. about race or religion:",
        "examples": [
          "racial/religious bigotry"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bike": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bicycle:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be better for the environment if more people used bikes rather than cars.",
          "My youngest child is learning to ride a bike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a motorcycle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go somewhere by bicycle:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want to bike to the park, or walk?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a motorcycle to take something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "We biked a copy over to Greg at the BBC."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bicycle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bike is also a motorbike or motorcycle.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "biked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go somewhere by bicycle:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want to bike to the park, or walk?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a motorcycle to take something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "We biked a copy over to Greg at the BBC."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bikers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of people riding motorcycles:",
        "examples": [
          "We were passed by a crowd of bikers doing over 90 mph."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who rides a bicycle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who rides a motorcycle or bicycle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bikes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a two-wheeled vehicle that you sit on and move by turning the two pedals (= flat parts you press with your feet):",
        "examples": [
          "I go to work by bicycle.",
          "He got on his bicycle and rode off.",
          "You should never ride your bicycle without lights at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ride a bicycle:",
        "examples": [
          "He bicycles to work through the heart of Amsterdam.",
          "After the event, we bicycled six miles back home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with two wheels and a seat for a rider whose feet push pedals around in circles to make the wheels turn:",
        "examples": [
          "He rides his bicycle to school."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "biking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go somewhere by bicycle:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want to bike to the park, or walk?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a motorcycle to take something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "We biked a copy over to Greg at the BBC."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bikini": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a two-piece swimsuit for women:",
        "examples": [
          "a bikini top",
          "bikini bottoms/briefs",
          "One-piece swimsuits are more fashionable than bikinis this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a two-piece swimsuit (= clothing worn for swimming) for women",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bikinis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a two-piece swimsuit for women:",
        "examples": [
          "a bikini top",
          "bikini bottoms/briefs",
          "One-piece swimsuits are more fashionable than bikinis this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a two-piece swimsuit (= clothing worn for swimming) for women",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the bitter, yellow liquid produced by the liver that helps to digest fat:",
        "examples": [
          "Meat-eaters have to produce extensive bile acids in their intestines to properly digest the meat that they eat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very angry feelings, words, or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "His article was full of loathing and bile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bitter, yellow liquid produced by the liver (= organ in the body) that helps to break down fats so that you can digest them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Bile is also a strong feeling of anger.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bilge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "nonsense:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't talk such bilge!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bottom inside part of a ship where dirty water collects:",
        "examples": [
          "The bilges had been pumped and the ship was ready to set sail once again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a request for payment of money owed, or the piece of paper on which it is written:",
        "examples": [
          "an electricity/gas/phone bill",
          "bill for They sent us a bill for the work they had done.",
          "run up a bill She ran up (= caused herself to have) a huge phone bill.",
          "They asked the waitress for the bill.",
          "Could we have the bill, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her mother agreed to foot the bill.",
          "She was left to foot the bill for the repairs.",
          "Taxpayers will have to foot the bill for cleaning up the polluted rivers.",
          "She never expects anyone else to foot the bill for her trips.",
          "There was no way that I could foot the bill on my own."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement of a planned new law that is discussed before being voted on:",
        "examples": [
          "amend a bill The bill was amended (= changed).",
          "pass a bill When a bill is passed in Parliament, it becomes law.",
          "throw out a bill informal The bill was thrown out (= did not go past the first stage of discussion and will not become law)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper money:",
        "examples": [
          "a dollar/one-dollar bill",
          "a ten-dollar bill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a paper sign giving information about something, especially an event or performance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be performing in a show, concert, play, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There were lots of big names (= famous people) on the bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the most important performer in a show, play, film, concert, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "This will be the actor's 22nd year heading the bill at the Theatre Royal, York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beak of a bird",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a cap that sticks out above the eyes of the person who is wearing it:",
        "examples": [
          "He wore a baseball cap with the bill pulled down over his eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or send someone a bill asking for money that they owe for a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "bill someone for something Please bill me for any expenses you incur."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advertise something with a particular description; to describe someone in a particular way in order to advertise them or make them known:",
        "examples": [
          "bill something as something The film was billed as a romantic comedy.",
          "The young author was billed as \"the new Beckett.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to list a person or performance on a programme of events :",
        "examples": [
          "She was billed to perform every night for a period of two weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the police",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of expenses to be paid, or the total amount of costs or expenses:",
        "examples": [
          "We still have doctors’ bills to pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bill is also a check .",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper money:",
        "examples": [
          "He pulled out a thick wad of bills and gave me $20."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement of a planned new law that is discussed by a government or legislature before being voted on:",
        "examples": [
          "After a bill is passed by both houses of Congress, it becomes law when the president signs it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beak of a bird",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone a statement of what is owed:",
        "examples": [
          "Some places will bill you, but at others you have to pay right away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document showing how much money you owe for goods or services you have received:",
        "examples": [
          "bill for sth a bill for $10,000",
          "big/huge/hefty, etc. bill (for sth) The company faces a hefty bill for repairs after the storm.",
          "pay/settle a bill I don't have the money to pay this gas bill.",
          "monthly/quarterly/weekly bill They can afford their monthly bills for basics such as food and housing but have little left for luxuries.",
          "pay/pick up a bill The firm picked up the bill for him to be flown by executive jet to Edinburgh.",
          "cut/reduce a bill We need to find ways of reducing our energy bills.",
          "If you prefer you can request an itemized bill and get a list of every call you have made.",
          "gas/phone/tax, etc. bill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay a bill:",
        "examples": [
          "Should the government foot the bill for all its citizens - or only the poorest among us?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper given to you when you have finished eating at a restaurant, showing how much money you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Could we have the bill please?\"",
          "pick up the bill Don't worry. I'll pick up the bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement of a planned new law that is discussed before being voted on:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill became law in April.",
          "amend/pass a bill They soon realized that they didn't have enough votes to pass the bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone a bill telling them how much money they owe for goods or services that they have received:",
        "examples": [
          "bill sb for sth The law firm had billed its clients for more than 400 hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe something as being something:",
        "examples": [
          "bill sth as sth The new technology is being billed as \"the email of the future\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "billboard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large board on which advertisements are shown, especially at the side of a road:",
        "examples": [
          "On the highway we passed dozens of billboards showing his smiling face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poster (= picture), often outside a cinema or theatre, advertising a film, play, or other entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "Those West End theatre billboards, full of superlatives and gushing praise, are not always accurate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large board on which advertisements are shown, esp. at the side of a road",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large sign in a public place on which advertisements are shown:",
        "examples": [
          "billboard advertising"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "billboards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large board on which advertisements are shown, especially at the side of a road:",
        "examples": [
          "On the highway we passed dozens of billboards showing his smiling face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poster (= picture), often outside a cinema or theatre, advertising a film, play, or other entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "Those West End theatre billboards, full of superlatives and gushing praise, are not always accurate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large board on which advertisements are shown, esp. at the side of a road",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large sign in a public place on which advertisements are shown:",
        "examples": [
          "billboard advertising"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "billed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or send someone a bill asking for money that they owe for a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "bill someone for something Please bill me for any expenses you incur."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advertise something with a particular description; to describe someone in a particular way in order to advertise them or make them known:",
        "examples": [
          "bill something as something The film was billed as a romantic comedy.",
          "The young author was billed as \"the new Beckett.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to list a person or performance on a programme of events :",
        "examples": [
          "She was billed to perform every night for a period of two weeks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "billiard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in or relating to billiards (= a game played by two people on a table covered in green cloth, in which a long stick is used to hit balls into pockets around the table):",
        "examples": [
          "a billiard table",
          "a billiard ball",
          "The billiard room of the Athletic Club is decorated with photos of the club's legends."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "billiards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played by two people on a table covered in soft cloth, in which a cue (= a long stick) is used to hit balls against each other and into pockets around the table",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played by two or more people on a table covered in green cloth in which a cue (= long pole) is used to hit a ball against other balls to send them into the holes along the edge of the table",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "billing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of sending people bills asking them to pay money owed:",
        "examples": [
          "itemized (= detailed) billing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information, especially about a performance:",
        "examples": [
          "Unfortunately, the show never lived up to (= was not as good as) its billing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top position that someone is advertised as having in a show:",
        "examples": [
          "Dench gets star billing and justifiably so."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of sending someone a document asking them to pay for goods or services that they have received:",
        "examples": [
          "Vivian quit her job in the billing department.",
          "an electronic billing system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the value of sales by a company during a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "The company, with annual billings of about $700 million, also has offices in Europe.",
          "Please list your overall projected monthly billings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something is advertised or described:",
        "examples": [
          "billing as sth She has secured a billing as the \"top businesswoman of the year\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "billion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 1,000,000,000:",
        "examples": [
          "The population of China is over a/one billion.",
          "Cosmetics is a billion-dollar industry.",
          "The government has invested billions of dollars in the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "1,000,000,000,000",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large number:",
        "examples": [
          "There were billions of flies everywhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "numbers or amounts of money between 1,000,000,000 and 1,000,000,000,000:",
        "examples": [
          "The cost of the damage is reckoned to be in the billions.",
          "The number of interactions they will need to analyze could easily reach into the billions.",
          "The governor said that the state could not afford a school construction plan in the billions of dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "1,000,000,000:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress cut spending by $255 billion.",
          "Four hurricanes battered Florida, causing billions of dollars in damage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one thousand million: 1,000,000,000:",
        "examples": [
          "a loss of £2 billion",
          "The banks lost billions in the crash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "billionaire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has money, property, etc. that is worth at least 1,000,000,000 dollars, pounds, euros, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has more than a billion dollars (= $1,000,000,000) in the form of property, possessions, or money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has money, property, etc. that is worth at least a billion dollars, pounds, euros, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The new mayor is a billionaire with no prior government experience."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "billionaires": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has money, property, etc. that is worth at least 1,000,000,000 dollars, pounds, euros, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has more than a billion dollars (= $1,000,000,000) in the form of property, possessions, or money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has money, property, etc. that is worth at least a billion dollars, pounds, euros, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The new mayor is a billionaire with no prior government experience."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "billions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 1,000,000,000:",
        "examples": [
          "The population of China is over a/one billion.",
          "Cosmetics is a billion-dollar industry.",
          "The government has invested billions of dollars in the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "1,000,000,000,000",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large number:",
        "examples": [
          "There were billions of flies everywhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "numbers or amounts of money between 1,000,000,000 and 1,000,000,000,000:",
        "examples": [
          "The cost of the damage is reckoned to be in the billions.",
          "The number of interactions they will need to analyze could easily reach into the billions.",
          "The governor said that the state could not afford a school construction plan in the billions of dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "1,000,000,000:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress cut spending by $255 billion.",
          "Four hurricanes battered Florida, causing billions of dollars in damage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one thousand million: 1,000,000,000:",
        "examples": [
          "a loss of £2 billion",
          "The banks lost billions in the crash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bills": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a request for payment of money owed, or the piece of paper on which it is written:",
        "examples": [
          "an electricity/gas/phone bill",
          "bill for They sent us a bill for the work they had done.",
          "run up a bill She ran up (= caused herself to have) a huge phone bill.",
          "They asked the waitress for the bill.",
          "Could we have the bill, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her mother agreed to foot the bill.",
          "She was left to foot the bill for the repairs.",
          "Taxpayers will have to foot the bill for cleaning up the polluted rivers.",
          "She never expects anyone else to foot the bill for her trips.",
          "There was no way that I could foot the bill on my own."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement of a planned new law that is discussed before being voted on:",
        "examples": [
          "amend a bill The bill was amended (= changed).",
          "pass a bill When a bill is passed in Parliament, it becomes law.",
          "throw out a bill informal The bill was thrown out (= did not go past the first stage of discussion and will not become law)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper money:",
        "examples": [
          "a dollar/one-dollar bill",
          "a ten-dollar bill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a paper sign giving information about something, especially an event or performance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be performing in a show, concert, play, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There were lots of big names (= famous people) on the bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the most important performer in a show, play, film, concert, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "This will be the actor's 22nd year heading the bill at the Theatre Royal, York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beak of a bird",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a cap that sticks out above the eyes of the person who is wearing it:",
        "examples": [
          "He wore a baseball cap with the bill pulled down over his eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or send someone a bill asking for money that they owe for a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "bill someone for something Please bill me for any expenses you incur."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advertise something with a particular description; to describe someone in a particular way in order to advertise them or make them known:",
        "examples": [
          "bill something as something The film was billed as a romantic comedy.",
          "The young author was billed as \"the new Beckett.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to list a person or performance on a programme of events :",
        "examples": [
          "She was billed to perform every night for a period of two weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the police",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of expenses to be paid, or the total amount of costs or expenses:",
        "examples": [
          "We still have doctors’ bills to pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bill is also a check .",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper money:",
        "examples": [
          "He pulled out a thick wad of bills and gave me $20."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement of a planned new law that is discussed by a government or legislature before being voted on:",
        "examples": [
          "After a bill is passed by both houses of Congress, it becomes law when the president signs it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beak of a bird",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone a statement of what is owed:",
        "examples": [
          "Some places will bill you, but at others you have to pay right away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document showing how much money you owe for goods or services you have received:",
        "examples": [
          "bill for sth a bill for $10,000",
          "big/huge/hefty, etc. bill (for sth) The company faces a hefty bill for repairs after the storm.",
          "pay/settle a bill I don't have the money to pay this gas bill.",
          "monthly/quarterly/weekly bill They can afford their monthly bills for basics such as food and housing but have little left for luxuries.",
          "pay/pick up a bill The firm picked up the bill for him to be flown by executive jet to Edinburgh.",
          "cut/reduce a bill We need to find ways of reducing our energy bills.",
          "If you prefer you can request an itemized bill and get a list of every call you have made.",
          "gas/phone/tax, etc. bill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay a bill:",
        "examples": [
          "Should the government foot the bill for all its citizens - or only the poorest among us?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper given to you when you have finished eating at a restaurant, showing how much money you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Could we have the bill please?\"",
          "pick up the bill Don't worry. I'll pick up the bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement of a planned new law that is discussed before being voted on:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill became law in April.",
          "amend/pass a bill They soon realized that they didn't have enough votes to pass the bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone a bill telling them how much money they owe for goods or services that they have received:",
        "examples": [
          "bill sb for sth The law firm had billed its clients for more than 400 hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe something as being something:",
        "examples": [
          "bill sth as sth The new technology is being billed as \"the email of the future\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "billy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a metal container used for cooking outside over a fire",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bimbo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young woman considered to be attractive but not intelligent:",
        "examples": [
          "He went out with a succession of blonde bimbos."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bimbos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young woman considered to be attractive but not intelligent:",
        "examples": [
          "He went out with a succession of blonde bimbos."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container for waste:",
        "examples": [
          "a litter bin",
          "a rubbish bin",
          "recycling bins for old newspapers, bottles, and cans",
          "Do you want this or shall I throw it in the bin?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large container used for storing things:",
        "examples": [
          "a bread bin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something away:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall I bin these old shoes?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large storage container:",
        "examples": [
          "a compost/storage bin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br A bin is also a trash can.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "binary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using a system of numbers that uses only 0 and 1:",
        "examples": [
          "Computers store all data in binary code.",
          "The server writes these files in binary format.",
          "What would pi be in binary numbers?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or consisting of two things, in which everything is either one thing or the other:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a binary choice, you either accept or you refuse.",
          "The system tends to reinforce binary opposites: us and them, self and other, objective and subjective.",
          "The study showed that most people under 30 believe that attributes such as male and female aren't binary, but rather are on a spectrum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of numbers that uses only 0 and 1:",
        "examples": [
          "The data is stored in binary, which is then decoded and played back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a system or description that has two parts, in which everything is either one thing or the other:",
        "examples": [
          "We think of truth and falsehood as a binary: you're either right or you're wrong.",
          "Binaries – choice versus life, liberal versus conservative, us versus them – work well in media and politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "Spica, over 2000 times as luminous as the Sun, is actually a binary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of two of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Binary also describes a numbering system using only two numbers, zero and one",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a system of counting, used in computers, in which only the numbers 0 and 1 are used:",
        "examples": [
          "the binary system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on only two numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "a binary code/digit/number"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of two parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The markets face a simple binary decision - stay or go."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bind": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to tie something or someone tightly or to fasten something:",
        "examples": [
          "They bound the packages with brightly coloured ribbon.",
          "Bind together the two broken ends.",
          "The prisoner was bound hand and foot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie something around a part of the body, especially a part that is damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "He had already bound the child's arm when I arrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sew or stick material along the edges of something such as a jacket, in order to make it stronger or to decorate it:",
        "examples": [
          "The edges of the carpet are bound to stop them fraying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make separate pieces of paper into a book:",
        "examples": [
          "There are several different ways to bind a book, for example you can stitch or stick the pages together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used especially in cooking) to make a mixture stick together in a solid mass, or to be made to stick together like this:",
        "examples": [
          "Add enough water to bind everything together.",
          "The mixture wouldn't bind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine with something by a chemical bond (= the force holding atoms together in a molecule), or to be combined like this:",
        "examples": [
          "Protein's ability to bind iron may enhance iron absorption in the body.",
          "The tissue cells will bind strongly to each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to unite people or to make them feel that they share something:",
        "examples": [
          "The things that bind them together are greater than their differences.",
          "\"We have one country, one Constitution and one future that binds us,\" he said.",
          "Close personal ties bind me to this place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make your chest appear flatter by wrapping it very tightly with a piece of cloth or a binder (= a special piece of clothing used for this purpose) that helps hold your breasts flat:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm non-binary and have been binding for a year now.",
          "He uses a tight sports bra to bind.",
          "It is crucial to practise proper safety when chest binding.",
          "Many trans men bind their chests as an alternative to, or while waiting for, top surgery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult or annoying situation in which you are prevented from acting as you might like:",
        "examples": [
          "Having to visit her every week is a terrible bind.",
          "Borrowing money may put you in a real bind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie someone or something tightly, or to fasten things together:",
        "examples": [
          "The room was full of wooden boxes bound with twisted wire.",
          "fig. The club is home to a mix of people bound together by a love of boats and boating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. To bind someone is also to force the person to keep a promise:",
        "examples": [
          "This contract binds the state to use this land as a park, said Judge Harry Smith."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To bind a book is to fasten one edge of the pages together inside a cover to make a book.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation in which none of the choices available are good:",
        "examples": [
          "If you lose a lot of your customers, you’ll soon get in a financial bind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a legal agreement or official decision binds someone, it forces them to do something or to keep a promise:",
        "examples": [
          "bind sb to do sth The contracts bind investors to maintain the road.",
          "be bound to sth We are bound to the original contract"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree not to increase the rate of a tax, tariff, etc. above a particular level:",
        "examples": [
          "bind sth (at sth) Jamaica bound all its industrial tariffs at a uniform ceiling rate of 50%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "binder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard cover in which paper documents or magazines are stored:",
        "examples": [
          "a leather/plastic binder",
          "He's filled five binders with notes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine used on farms to fasten crops into sheaves (= bundles) after they have been cut:",
        "examples": [
          "The way to harvest cereals 50 years ago was to use a binder, that cut the crop and tied it up in sheaves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance added to a mixture to make all the parts stick together:",
        "examples": [
          "You can use egg as a binder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip of material wrapped tightly around part of the body to firmly press or hold it in place, for example after surgery (= a medical operation):",
        "examples": [
          "Compression devices such as abdominal binders and compression stockings may help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special piece of clothing that some people, especially transgender people (= people whose gender does not match the body they were born with), wear to make their chests appear flatter by holding their breasts flat:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the most important parts of choosing the right binder for you is getting the right size.",
          "Can you recommend a company that makes good binders for busty individuals?",
          "This transgender nonprofit ships free binders to people who need them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stiff cover that can hold loose papers, often having a part that fastens them:",
        "examples": [
          "a three-ring binder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short document showing an agreement between a buyer and a seller, used for a short period while the complete document is being prepared:",
        "examples": [
          "a binder agreement",
          "In the case of a real estate purchase, a binder contains the basic terms of the transaction.",
          "A binder will give insurance coverage for a specified period of time until the actual insurance policy can be issued."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard cover in which paper documents can be stored:",
        "examples": [
          "Your report will look more professional if it is presented in an attractive binder."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "binding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of an agreement) that cannot be legally avoided or stopped:",
        "examples": [
          "binding agreement a binding agreement",
          "legally binding The contract wasn't legally binding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type of cover that a book has:",
        "examples": [
          "She took a book from the shelf, admiring the gold edges to the pages and the green leather binding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin strip of material that can be sewn along the edges of clothes or other objects:",
        "examples": [
          "The jacket is beautifully finished, and binding on the seams and pockets adds strength."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that is fixed to a ski, for holding a boot firmly:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to adjust these bindings - they are too tight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act, usually done by transgender people (= people whose gender does not match the body they were born with), of making your chest appear flatter by wrapping it very tightly with a piece of cloth or a binder (= a special piece of clothing used for this purpose) that helps hold your breasts flat:",
        "examples": [
          "Binding can help reduce gender dysphoria and improve mental health for trans men.",
          "Chest binding is common among people who want their chest to look less feminine.",
          "We recommend that you talk to a healthcare provider if you experience negative side effects from binding, such as shortness of breath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of an agreement) not to be avoided or broken:",
        "examples": [
          "Both sides agreed to submit the dispute to binding arbitration (= to a decision they would have to obey)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The binding of a book is the type of cover it has:",
        "examples": [
          "a cloth binding"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an agreement, contract, etc. that cannot be changed or stopped:",
        "examples": [
          "Once signed, these documents are legally binding.",
          "binding on sb The court ruled that verbal distribution agreements are binding on both parties.",
          "a binding agreement/contract/commitment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "binds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to tie something or someone tightly or to fasten something:",
        "examples": [
          "They bound the packages with brightly coloured ribbon.",
          "Bind together the two broken ends.",
          "The prisoner was bound hand and foot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie something around a part of the body, especially a part that is damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "He had already bound the child's arm when I arrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sew or stick material along the edges of something such as a jacket, in order to make it stronger or to decorate it:",
        "examples": [
          "The edges of the carpet are bound to stop them fraying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make separate pieces of paper into a book:",
        "examples": [
          "There are several different ways to bind a book, for example you can stitch or stick the pages together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used especially in cooking) to make a mixture stick together in a solid mass, or to be made to stick together like this:",
        "examples": [
          "Add enough water to bind everything together.",
          "The mixture wouldn't bind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine with something by a chemical bond (= the force holding atoms together in a molecule), or to be combined like this:",
        "examples": [
          "Protein's ability to bind iron may enhance iron absorption in the body.",
          "The tissue cells will bind strongly to each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to unite people or to make them feel that they share something:",
        "examples": [
          "The things that bind them together are greater than their differences.",
          "\"We have one country, one Constitution and one future that binds us,\" he said.",
          "Close personal ties bind me to this place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make your chest appear flatter by wrapping it very tightly with a piece of cloth or a binder (= a special piece of clothing used for this purpose) that helps hold your breasts flat:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm non-binary and have been binding for a year now.",
          "He uses a tight sports bra to bind.",
          "It is crucial to practise proper safety when chest binding.",
          "Many trans men bind their chests as an alternative to, or while waiting for, top surgery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult or annoying situation in which you are prevented from acting as you might like:",
        "examples": [
          "Having to visit her every week is a terrible bind.",
          "Borrowing money may put you in a real bind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie someone or something tightly, or to fasten things together:",
        "examples": [
          "The room was full of wooden boxes bound with twisted wire.",
          "fig. The club is home to a mix of people bound together by a love of boats and boating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. To bind someone is also to force the person to keep a promise:",
        "examples": [
          "This contract binds the state to use this land as a park, said Judge Harry Smith."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To bind a book is to fasten one edge of the pages together inside a cover to make a book.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation in which none of the choices available are good:",
        "examples": [
          "If you lose a lot of your customers, you’ll soon get in a financial bind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a legal agreement or official decision binds someone, it forces them to do something or to keep a promise:",
        "examples": [
          "bind sb to do sth The contracts bind investors to maintain the road.",
          "be bound to sth We are bound to the original contract"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree not to increase the rate of a tax, tariff, etc. above a particular level:",
        "examples": [
          "bind sth (at sth) Jamaica bound all its industrial tariffs at a uniform ceiling rate of 50%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "binge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when an activity is done in an extreme way, especially eating, drinking, or spending money:",
        "examples": [
          "a drinking/eating/spending binge",
          "He went on a five day drinking binge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat too much of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I tend to binge on chocolate when I'm watching TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when an activity is done in an extreme way, esp. eating, drinking, or spending money:",
        "examples": [
          "He admits to having an occasional ice-cream binge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To go on a binge is to do a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s on a binge, eating everything in sight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something in a way that is extreme and not controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "I tend to binge on ice cream when I’m lonely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bingo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game in which prizes can be won by matching numbers on a card with those chosen by chance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of surprise and, usually, pleasure, for example when something happens successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just about to borrow some money when bingo! - the cheque arrived.",
          "I was just about to give up waiting when bingo! - he turned up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game of chance often played for prizes in which people are given cards and cover each number on their cards as it is called, with the person who is first to cover a whole line of numbers on any card being the winner:",
        "examples": [
          "Mother loved to play bingo at her church."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "binoculars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pair of tubes with glass lenses at either end that you look through to see things far away more clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of binoculars"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for making objects that are far away appear nearer and larger, and made of two attached tubes that you hold up to your eyes to look through:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of binoculars"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container for waste:",
        "examples": [
          "a litter bin",
          "a rubbish bin",
          "recycling bins for old newspapers, bottles, and cans",
          "Do you want this or shall I throw it in the bin?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large container used for storing things:",
        "examples": [
          "a bread bin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something away:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall I bin these old shoes?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large storage container:",
        "examples": [
          "a compost/storage bin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br A bin is also a trash can.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "biochemical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with the chemistry of living things",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "biochemistry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of the chemistry of living things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the chemistry of a particular living body:",
        "examples": [
          "The right foods can actually change your biochemistry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of the chemistry of living things, such as animals, plants, and body organs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "biography": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the life story of a person written by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "He wrote a biography of Winston Churchill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the story of the life of a person written by someone else, or the area of literature relating to books that describe such stories:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He wrote a biography of Lincoln."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "biological": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with the natural processes of living things:",
        "examples": [
          "the biological sciences",
          "Eating is a biological necessity!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related by birth:",
        "examples": [
          "She decided to search for her biological mother after her adoptive parents died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a substance used for cleaning that uses enzymes to remove dirt:",
        "examples": [
          "biological washing powder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using living matter, such as bacteria, to seriously harm and kill people and animals, and to damage crops:",
        "examples": [
          "biological weapons/warfare"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the natural processes of living things:",
        "examples": [
          "the biological sciences"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Biological also means being related through birth:",
        "examples": [
          "the biological father/mother/parents"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "biologically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to living things and the natural processes of living things:",
        "examples": [
          "The region is one of the most biologically diverse in the world.",
          "How different are men and women biologically?",
          "biologically active/stable chemicals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "by birth:",
        "examples": [
          "You don't have to be biologically related to be a family.",
          "They felt that they would not be able to love a child that was not biologically their own."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "biologist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a scientist who studies biology",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a scientist who studies the natural processes of living things",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "biology": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of the natural processes of living things:",
        "examples": [
          "human biology",
          "marine biology",
          "molecular biology",
          "The book deals with the reproductive biology of the buffalo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of the natural processes of living things",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "biomedical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to biology and medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "The hospital has been focusing on stem cells and biomedical research since 2009.",
          "She is studying for a doctorate in biomedical sciences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that uses biological science in medical developments:",
        "examples": [
          "He became a billionaire in the biomedical field and is now hoping to set up research institutes throughout the world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bionic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using artificial materials and methods to produce activity or movement in a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "a bionic arm/leg"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a person who has greater powers of strength, speed, etc. than seem to be possible for a human:",
        "examples": [
          "a bionic man/woman"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "biopsy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of removing and examining a small amount of tissue from a sick person, in order to discover more about their illness:",
        "examples": [
          "a tissue biopsy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the removal of a small number of cells from a living body in order to examine them to learn if they show signs of a disease",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "biosphere": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a planet's environment where life exists:",
        "examples": [
          "How do biospheres construct themselves ?",
          "With a massive impact, a biosphere gets another chance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the earth's environment where life exists:",
        "examples": [
          "We can survive as a species only if we live by the rules of the biosphere.",
          "The species and behavioural diversity of the biosphere were devastated during such events."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the Earth's environment where life exists",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "biotech": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for biotechnology: technology or industrial processes using living things such as cells and bacteria, especially in order to produce medical treatments:",
        "examples": [
          "In biotech, companies using genetic research to create new pharmaceuticals and treatments are the big story right now.",
          "the emerging growth sectors of cleantech and biotech",
          "They are a small biotech company, founded 10 years ago to take on the global problem of tuberculosis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "It will be the first biotech company to tap the public markets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "There have been huge numbers of advances in biotech since the beginning of the new millennium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that uses biotechnology:",
        "examples": [
          "Most biotechs have not suffered greatly in the recent economic downturn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bipartisan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "supported by or consisting of two political parties:",
        "examples": [
          "a bipartisan committee"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving or having the support of both sides, esp. of political parties:",
        "examples": [
          "a bipartisan agreement"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bipolar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "affected by bipolar disorder (= a mental health condition in which a person can at times be very depressed and at other times very excited and energetic):",
        "examples": [
          "I now realize I have been bipolar since my teens.",
          "She has three children, including an older bipolar daughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a cell, having only one structure projecting (= sticking out) from it:",
        "examples": [
          "retinal bipolar cells"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in which two countries or areas have most of the power:",
        "examples": [
          "It quickly became apparent that they did not fit into the bipolar world that both the Soviets and the United States thought they'd created."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or having two poles (= ends of a magnet where the force is strongest, one that attracts and one that pushes away iron and steel):",
        "examples": [
          "a bipolar magnet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of two parts, choices, etc., especially when these are opposites:",
        "examples": [
          "We could move away from a straightforward bipolar system, in which each side has only one of two options."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for bipolar disorder: a mental health condition in which a person can at times be very depressed and at other times very excited and energetic:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents thought they could cure my sister's bipolar by taking her camping and getting her eating well."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "birch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tree with smooth, often white bark (= outer covering) and thin branches",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official punishment in the past, that involved hitting a person across the bottom with thin sticks. The thins sticks are also called the birch.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish someone with the birch",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tree with a smooth, often white bark (= outer covering), or the wood of this tree",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bird": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a creature with feathers and wings, usually able to fly:",
        "examples": [
          "caged/wild birds",
          "wading birds",
          "Most birds lay eggs in the spring.",
          "Penguins and ostriches are flightless birds (= they cannot fly).",
          "flock of birds We watched a flock of birds fly over the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of person:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a tough old bird."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young woman:",
        "examples": [
          "Is that Lee's new bird?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "The server must hit the bird so it lands within the court boundaries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a creature with feathers and wings, usually able to fly:",
        "examples": [
          "a flock of birds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Bird is often used in combination to describe a particular type of bird:",
        "examples": [
          "a bluebird/hummingbird/mockingbird"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "birdie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small bird",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, an act of getting the ball into the hole in one shot (= hit) less than par (= the expected number) for that hole",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, light object with a rounded end to which real or artificial feathers are attached, that is hit over the net in the game of badminton",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in golf) to get a birdie for a particular hole:",
        "examples": [
          "He birdied the fifth and the 18th and finished two strokes under par."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in golf) a score for a hole that is one less than the usual score:",
        "examples": [
          "Weir faced a 30-footer for birdie, while Monty had lost his approach right of the green."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "birdies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small bird",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, an act of getting the ball into the hole in one shot (= hit) less than par (= the expected number) for that hole",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, light object with a rounded end to which real or artificial feathers are attached, that is hit over the net in the game of badminton",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in golf) to get a birdie for a particular hole:",
        "examples": [
          "He birdied the fifth and the 18th and finished two strokes under par."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in golf) a score for a hole that is one less than the usual score:",
        "examples": [
          "Weir faced a 30-footer for birdie, while Monty had lost his approach right of the green."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "birds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a creature with feathers and wings, usually able to fly:",
        "examples": [
          "caged/wild birds",
          "wading birds",
          "Most birds lay eggs in the spring.",
          "Penguins and ostriches are flightless birds (= they cannot fly).",
          "flock of birds We watched a flock of birds fly over the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of person:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a tough old bird."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young woman:",
        "examples": [
          "Is that Lee's new bird?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "The server must hit the bird so it lands within the court boundaries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a creature with feathers and wings, usually able to fly:",
        "examples": [
          "a flock of birds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Bird is often used in combination to describe a particular type of bird:",
        "examples": [
          "a bluebird/hummingbird/mockingbird"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "birdseed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "seeds for feeding birds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "seeds for feeding birds",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "birdsong": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the musical calls of a bird or birds",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "birmingham": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in central England",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a city in the state of Alabama, in the southern United States",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "birth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time when a baby or young animal comes out of its mother's body:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a difficult birth.",
          "He weighed eight pounds at birth.",
          "More men are present at the births of their children these days.",
          "The application form will ask for your country/place of birth (= where you were born)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child that is born:",
        "examples": [
          "The percentage of live births (= children who are born alive and continue to live) continues to increase.",
          "Registration of births and deaths became compulsory in 1871."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of the family into which you are born, especially its social position:",
        "examples": [
          "He had received all the advantages of birth (= having been born into a family of a high social class) and an expensive education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "born in a particular place or having parents of a particular nationality:",
        "examples": [
          "Oscar Wilde was Irish by birth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of something:",
        "examples": [
          "These asteroids were formed at the birth of the solar system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a baby or young animal from your body:",
        "examples": [
          "She birthed and raised eight children.",
          "An elephant in the zoo birthed a calf.",
          "In the United States, more and more women are choosing to birth in water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help a baby or young animal to be born:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of these midwives have decades of experience birthing babies.",
          "A team of elephant keepers and trainers helped to birth the calf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce or create something; to cause something to start existing:",
        "examples": [
          "Greece is the nation that birthed the Olympics.",
          "I wanted him to be involved in the film because after all, he birthed the idea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the occasion when a baby comes out of its mother’s body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He remembered the birth of their first child.",
          "[ U ] Their son weighed eight pounds at birth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Birth also refers to your family origin:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She was Swedish by birth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a woman gives birth, one or more babies come out of her body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She gave birth to twins."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "birthday": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the day that is exactly a year or number of years after a person was born:",
        "examples": [
          "Happy birthday, Flavio!",
          "Are you going to Ellen's birthday party next week?",
          "It's her 21st birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the day that is an exact year or number of years after a person was born:",
        "examples": [
          "Today is my mother’s 49th birthday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "birthdays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the day that is exactly a year or number of years after a person was born:",
        "examples": [
          "Happy birthday, Flavio!",
          "Are you going to Ellen's birthday party next week?",
          "It's her 21st birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the day that is an exact year or number of years after a person was born:",
        "examples": [
          "Today is my mother’s 49th birthday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "birthed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time when a baby or young animal comes out of its mother's body:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a difficult birth.",
          "He weighed eight pounds at birth.",
          "More men are present at the births of their children these days.",
          "The application form will ask for your country/place of birth (= where you were born)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child that is born:",
        "examples": [
          "The percentage of live births (= children who are born alive and continue to live) continues to increase.",
          "Registration of births and deaths became compulsory in 1871."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of the family into which you are born, especially its social position:",
        "examples": [
          "He had received all the advantages of birth (= having been born into a family of a high social class) and an expensive education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "born in a particular place or having parents of a particular nationality:",
        "examples": [
          "Oscar Wilde was Irish by birth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of something:",
        "examples": [
          "These asteroids were formed at the birth of the solar system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a baby or young animal from your body:",
        "examples": [
          "She birthed and raised eight children.",
          "An elephant in the zoo birthed a calf.",
          "In the United States, more and more women are choosing to birth in water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help a baby or young animal to be born:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of these midwives have decades of experience birthing babies.",
          "A team of elephant keepers and trainers helped to birth the calf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce or create something; to cause something to start existing:",
        "examples": [
          "Greece is the nation that birthed the Olympics.",
          "I wanted him to be involved in the film because after all, he birthed the idea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the occasion when a baby comes out of its mother’s body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He remembered the birth of their first child.",
          "[ U ] Their son weighed eight pounds at birth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Birth also refers to your family origin:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She was Swedish by birth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a woman gives birth, one or more babies come out of her body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She gave birth to twins."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "birthing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of producing a baby from your body, or of a baby being born:",
        "examples": [
          "Birthing can be a shocking process for those who are unprepared.",
          "a birthing room",
          "the birthing process/experience"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "birthmark": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brownish or reddish mark that is on a person's skin from when they are born",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark on a baby's skin at birth that usually stays there for life",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "birthplace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the house, town, etc. where a person was born:",
        "examples": [
          "Stratford-on-Avon is famous as Shakespeare's birthplace.",
          "I was on a trip to Haiti, both my husband's and my birthplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the town, country, etc. where something began or originally came from:",
        "examples": [
          "New Orleans is known as the birthplace of jazz.",
          "That year the Olympic Games returned to their Greek birthplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the town or other place where a person was born:",
        "examples": [
          "The town was the birthplace (1868) of black writer W.E.B. DuBois."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The birthplace of something is the place where it began or first developed:",
        "examples": [
          "Known for its famous Mardi Gras celebrations, New Orleans is called the birthplace of jazz."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "birthright": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you believe you deserve to have because of your family situation or social class, or because you believe it is your right as a human being:",
        "examples": [
          "Some men see well-paid, powerful jobs as their birthright.",
          "Americans see freedom of expression as their birthright."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is received or owned esp. because of where you were born or your family or social situation, without having to be worked for or bought:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He told them that human rights are a universal birthright."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "births": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time when a baby or young animal comes out of its mother's body:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a difficult birth.",
          "He weighed eight pounds at birth.",
          "More men are present at the births of their children these days.",
          "The application form will ask for your country/place of birth (= where you were born)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child that is born:",
        "examples": [
          "The percentage of live births (= children who are born alive and continue to live) continues to increase.",
          "Registration of births and deaths became compulsory in 1871."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of the family into which you are born, especially its social position:",
        "examples": [
          "He had received all the advantages of birth (= having been born into a family of a high social class) and an expensive education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "born in a particular place or having parents of a particular nationality:",
        "examples": [
          "Oscar Wilde was Irish by birth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of something:",
        "examples": [
          "These asteroids were formed at the birth of the solar system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a baby or young animal from your body:",
        "examples": [
          "She birthed and raised eight children.",
          "An elephant in the zoo birthed a calf.",
          "In the United States, more and more women are choosing to birth in water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help a baby or young animal to be born:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of these midwives have decades of experience birthing babies.",
          "A team of elephant keepers and trainers helped to birth the calf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce or create something; to cause something to start existing:",
        "examples": [
          "Greece is the nation that birthed the Olympics.",
          "I wanted him to be involved in the film because after all, he birthed the idea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the occasion when a baby comes out of its mother’s body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He remembered the birth of their first child.",
          "[ U ] Their son weighed eight pounds at birth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Birth also refers to your family origin:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She was Swedish by birth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a woman gives birth, one or more babies come out of her body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She gave birth to twins."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "biscuit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, flat cake that is dry and usually sweet:",
        "examples": [
          "chocolate/ginger biscuits",
          "a packet of biscuits",
          "tea and biscuits We had tea and biscuits at half past three."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of bread usually baked in small, round pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "baking-powder biscuits",
          "biscuits and gravy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, hard rubber disc that is used instead of a ball in ice hockey (= a team game played on ice):",
        "examples": [
          "He swept the biscuit into the net at the end of a flowing move."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, soft, raised bread:",
        "examples": [
          "homemade biscuits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A biscuit is also a type of hard cracker:",
        "examples": [
          "dog biscuits"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "biscuits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, flat cake that is dry and usually sweet:",
        "examples": [
          "chocolate/ginger biscuits",
          "a packet of biscuits",
          "tea and biscuits We had tea and biscuits at half past three."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of bread usually baked in small, round pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "baking-powder biscuits",
          "biscuits and gravy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, hard rubber disc that is used instead of a ball in ice hockey (= a team game played on ice):",
        "examples": [
          "He swept the biscuit into the net at the end of a flowing move."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, soft, raised bread:",
        "examples": [
          "homemade biscuits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A biscuit is also a type of hard cracker:",
        "examples": [
          "dog biscuits"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bisexual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sexually or romantically attracted to people of your own gender and people of a different gender:",
        "examples": [
          "He came out as bisexual in 1976."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving people who are bisexual:",
        "examples": [
          "bisexual relationships",
          "Marriage equality is an important breakthrough in civil rights for the gay, lesbian and bisexual community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is sexually or romantically attracted to people of their own gender and people of a different gender:",
        "examples": [
          "a drop-in centre for gays, lesbians, and bisexuals"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bishop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a priest of high rank who is in charge of the priests of lower rank in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "the Bishop of Durham",
          "Bishop Desmond Tutu"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece that moves from corner to corner along squares of the same colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a priest of high rank who is in charge of the priests of lower rank in a particular area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the game of chess, a bishop is a piece that can move only in a diagonal way along squares of the same color.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bishops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a priest of high rank who is in charge of the priests of lower rank in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "the Bishop of Durham",
          "Bishop Desmond Tutu"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece that moves from corner to corner along squares of the same colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a priest of high rank who is in charge of the priests of lower rank in a particular area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the game of chess, a bishop is a piece that can move only in a diagonal way along squares of the same color.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bison": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large wild animal, similar to a cow but having a larger head and shoulders covered in hair, found in North America and Europe. The North American bison is also called a buffalo.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, wild animal, similar to a cow but having a larger head and hairy shoulders, found esp. in North America:",
        "examples": [
          "Large herds of bison, popularly known as buffalo, used to live on the plains of western North America."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bisque": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick soup, especially one that is made from shellfish (= sea creatures that live in shells):",
        "examples": [
          "We started with a bowl of creamy lobster bisque.",
          "crayfish/langoustine/shrimp bisque",
          "Light soups such as cream soups, bisques, or vegetable soups are usually the introduction to a meal rather than the main course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale pinkish-brown colour similar to the colour of this soup:",
        "examples": [
          "Refrigerators are available in white, black, stainless steel, and bisque (beige)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a material made out of clay that has been fired (= heated in a special oven so it becomes hard) once and not yet glazed (= covered with a shiny layer and heated again):",
        "examples": [
          "Bisque is not water-safe until it has been painted with glaze and then fired again.",
          "I love these rustic bisque tiles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as croquet, tennis, or golf, an extra turn that is given to a weaker player:",
        "examples": [
          "The balls were placed so badly that I decided to take a bisque."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "special permission not to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "This was a debate in which one would choose to take a bisque."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fire clay objects (= heat them in a special oven) once, usually before glazing them (= covering them with a shiny layer and heating them again):",
        "examples": [
          "To bisque is to fire the clay for the first time.",
          "Bisqueware or biscuit ware is a term for pots that have been bisqued.",
          "Bisqued pots are often pinkish in colour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bistro": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small informal restaurant or bar, especially one in France or one in a French style",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bitch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a female dog",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a woman who is considered to be unpleasant or unkind",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes difficulties or problems, or that is unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a bitch of I've had a bitch of a week at work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of complaining or talking unkindly about people:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of us enjoy having a good bitch from time to time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for someone who will do everything you tell them to do because you have complete control over them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain and make unkind remarks about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always bitching about Tanya."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female dog",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bitched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain and make unkind remarks about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always bitching about Tanya."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bitches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a female dog",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a woman who is considered to be unpleasant or unkind",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes difficulties or problems, or that is unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a bitch of I've had a bitch of a week at work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of complaining or talking unkindly about people:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of us enjoy having a good bitch from time to time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for someone who will do everything you tell them to do because you have complete control over them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain and make unkind remarks about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always bitching about Tanya."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female dog",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bitching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain and make unkind remarks about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always bitching about Tanya."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bitchy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "often talking unkindly about other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She's so bitchy!",
          "a bitchy remark"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use your teeth to cut into something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He bit into the apple.",
          "He bites his fingernails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a fish bites, it swallows the food on the hook (= curved piece of wire) at the end of a fishing line:",
        "examples": [
          "The fish aren't biting today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an insect or snake bites you, it injures you by making a small hole in your skin:",
        "examples": [
          "An insect bit me on the arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a bad or unpleasant effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Higher mortgage rates are beginning to bite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show interest in buying something:",
        "examples": [
          "The new service is now available but clients don't seem to be biting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of biting something:",
        "examples": [
          "He took a bite (= bit a piece) out of the apple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sore place or injury where a person, an animal, or an insect has bitten you",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of a fish biting the hook (= curved piece of wire) on the end of a fishing line so that it is caught",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of food or a small meal:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's have a bite to eat before we go.",
          "They sell light bites such as hot dogs and nachos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If food has bite, it has a sharp or strong taste:",
        "examples": [
          "I like mustard with bite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful effect:",
        "examples": [
          "This satire has (real) bite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your teeth to cut into something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] He bit (into) the apple.",
          "[ I/T ] You have to teach your children not to bite (other kids)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an insect bites, it breaks the surface of the skin of a person and leaves a sore place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We can’t eat outside tonight – the mosquitoes are biting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fish bites when it takes a fishing hook into its mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We were on the lake all day, but the fish just weren’t biting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an effect that is often unpleasant or severe:",
        "examples": [
          "When the recession began to bite, people spent less on eating out in restaurants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using your teeth to cut and tear something, or the piece torn away:",
        "examples": [
          "He took a few bites of the chicken and drank some water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bite is also a sore place on the surface of your skin made by an insect:",
        "examples": [
          "mosquito bites"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In fishing, a bite is a fish taking a hook in its mouth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to have a bad effect on something:",
        "examples": [
          "When the credit crunch started to bite, many smaller firms were forced out of business.",
          "Sales will slow as interest rates begin to bite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the harmful effect of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Homeowners need to be protected from the bite of tax increases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the number or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The budget deficit has taken a big bite out of federal funds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "biter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a child, or an animal that regularly bites people:",
        "examples": [
          "What should you do if you have a child who is a biter?",
          "Last year, the pit bull terrier was statistically the county's biggest biter, but this year it ranks second to the German shepherd dog."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bites": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use your teeth to cut into something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He bit into the apple.",
          "He bites his fingernails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a fish bites, it swallows the food on the hook (= curved piece of wire) at the end of a fishing line:",
        "examples": [
          "The fish aren't biting today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an insect or snake bites you, it injures you by making a small hole in your skin:",
        "examples": [
          "An insect bit me on the arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a bad or unpleasant effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Higher mortgage rates are beginning to bite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show interest in buying something:",
        "examples": [
          "The new service is now available but clients don't seem to be biting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of biting something:",
        "examples": [
          "He took a bite (= bit a piece) out of the apple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sore place or injury where a person, an animal, or an insect has bitten you",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of a fish biting the hook (= curved piece of wire) on the end of a fishing line so that it is caught",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of food or a small meal:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's have a bite to eat before we go.",
          "They sell light bites such as hot dogs and nachos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If food has bite, it has a sharp or strong taste:",
        "examples": [
          "I like mustard with bite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful effect:",
        "examples": [
          "This satire has (real) bite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your teeth to cut into something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] He bit (into) the apple.",
          "[ I/T ] You have to teach your children not to bite (other kids)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an insect bites, it breaks the surface of the skin of a person and leaves a sore place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We can’t eat outside tonight – the mosquitoes are biting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fish bites when it takes a fishing hook into its mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We were on the lake all day, but the fish just weren’t biting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an effect that is often unpleasant or severe:",
        "examples": [
          "When the recession began to bite, people spent less on eating out in restaurants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using your teeth to cut and tear something, or the piece torn away:",
        "examples": [
          "He took a few bites of the chicken and drank some water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bite is also a sore place on the surface of your skin made by an insect:",
        "examples": [
          "mosquito bites"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In fishing, a bite is a fish taking a hook in its mouth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to have a bad effect on something:",
        "examples": [
          "When the credit crunch started to bite, many smaller firms were forced out of business.",
          "Sales will slow as interest rates begin to bite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the harmful effect of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Homeowners need to be protected from the bite of tax increases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the number or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The budget deficit has taken a big bite out of federal funds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "biting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe weather that is extremely cold, especially when it causes you physical pain:",
        "examples": [
          "a biting wind",
          "biting cold"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe words or people that criticize someone or something, usually in an unkind way:",
        "examples": [
          "He made some biting remarks about the whole occasion.",
          "a biting wit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "severe and unpleasant; strong enough to hurt:",
        "examples": [
          "A cold, biting wind blew in from the north."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe a remark as biting, you mean that it was strongly critical, often accurate, and likely to hurt someone’s feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "He delivered a biting attack on political favoritism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "little bit The glass smashed into little bits.",
          "She tries to do a bit of exercise every day.",
          "bits of There were bits of paper all over the floor.",
          "I don't understand this bit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short distance or period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you move up a bit?",
          "I'll wait a bit and see if she comes.",
          "Could you move your chair a bit, please?",
          "We'll stay here a bit and see what happens.",
          "Why don't we rest a bit and eat our lunch?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm just going out for a bit. See you later.",
          "I just want to lie in front of the TV for a bit.",
          "She stretched for a bit before she started to jog.",
          "She decided that she would hold onto the shares for a bit.",
          "We all got on the dance floor and jumped about for a bit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short time from now:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll see you in a bit.",
          "Do you want to get something to eat in a bit?",
          "I'm going to stop work in a bit.",
          "We just turned off the motorway, so we should arrive at your house in a bit.",
          "Keep running – you can have a rest in a bit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like a bit of chocolate?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight but not serious amount or type of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Maria's put on a bit of weight, hasn't she?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "a bit more Would you like a bit more cake?",
          "The dress is a bit too big for me.",
          "That was a bit silly, wasn't it?",
          "I'm a bit nervous.",
          "I was hoping there'd be some food - I'm a bit hungry.",
          "We were a bit sad to leave her there.",
          "I'm a bit cold - I'm going to put my jacket on.",
          "It's a bit strange that she left without saying goodbye, isn't it?",
          "a bit like It's a bit like a Swiss chalet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very:",
        "examples": [
          "Blimey, it's a bit cold!",
          "And she didn't invite him? That was a bit mean!",
          "This restaurant is a bit nice, isn't it?",
          "It's a bit hot in here, isn't it?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "I saved up the money bit by bit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "She wasn't a bit worried about the test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "They have quite a bit of money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "into small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "be blown to bits The car was blown to bits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very much:",
        "examples": [
          "I love my son to bits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal put in a horse's mouth to allow the person riding it to control its movements",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of information in a computer that must be either 0 or 1:",
        "examples": [
          "a 32-bit computer (= a computer that processes 32 bits of information at a time)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a coin representing a small amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "a threepenny/sixpenny bit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is equal to 12 1/2 cents, usually used in the expression \"two bits,\" or 25 cents",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a tool used for cutting or drilling (= making holes)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short funny scene or a particular joke within a comedy (= funny) show or a comic film or play:",
        "examples": [
          "He entertained the audience with a comedy bit in which he played a professor giving a lesson on hip-hop.",
          "The stand-up comedian does a bit about looking like Harry Potter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of bite",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece or a small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "little bits of paper",
          "We need every bit of evidence we can find.",
          "We showed a little bit on videotape.",
          "Could you talk a bit (= for a short period) about your childhood experiences?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bit or a little bit can mean slightly or to some degree:",
        "examples": [
          "We found the dinner a little bit of a disappointment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal put in a horse’s mouth to allow the person riding it to control its movements",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smallest unit of information in a computer, represented by either 0 or 1",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a tool used to cut or drill (= make holes)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of bite",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smallest unit of information in a computer's memory:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I run 32-bit programs on a 64-bit computer?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bitten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bitter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is bitter is angry and unhappy because they cannot forget bad things that happened in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "I feel very bitter about my childhood and all that I went through.",
          "She'd suffered terribly over the years but it hadn't made her bitter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bitter experience causes deep pain or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Failing the final exams was a bitter disappointment for me.",
          "She learned through bitter experience that he was not to be trusted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing a lot of hate and anger:",
        "examples": [
          "a bitter fight/argument",
          "bitter recriminations",
          "He gave me a bitter look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with an unpleasantly sharp taste:",
        "examples": [
          "a bitter flavour/taste/liquid"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Bitter weather is extremely cold, especially in a way that causes physical pain:",
        "examples": [
          "a bitter wind",
          "Wrap up warmly - it's bitter outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of dark brown beer with a bitter taste:",
        "examples": [
          "a pint of bitter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong, bitter alcoholic drink made from spices and plant products that is mixed with other alcoholic drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "Why not use different bitters to spice up classic drinks?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a slightly stinging, strong taste, not salty or sweet:",
        "examples": [
          "The coffee was bitter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing or causing deep anger and pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Losing the election was a bitter disappointment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely cold:",
        "examples": [
          "A bitter wind kept everyone indoors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bitterly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows strong negative emotion such as anger or disappointment:",
        "examples": [
          "She wept bitterly at the news.",
          "He was bitterly disappointed not to get the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely and unpleasantly cold:",
        "examples": [
          "I remember it was a bitterly cold December night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows deep anger and pain:",
        "examples": [
          "When he couldn’t have the bike, my son was bitterly disappointed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to an extreme degree:",
        "examples": [
          "a bitterly cold day"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bitterness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasantly sharp taste",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of anger and unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "He was full of bitterness after he lost his job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bittersweet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing a mixture of sadness and happiness",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "tasting both bitter and sweet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a mixture of sadness and happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "The bittersweet end to the movie is just right."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bitty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made up of a lot of different things that do not fit together well:",
        "examples": [
          "I enjoyed the film but I found it quite bitty, jumping from one family's story to another."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "biz": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of business:",
        "examples": [
          "the entertainment/movie/music biz",
          "She is one of the top amateur riders in the biz."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business:",
        "examples": [
          "the music biz"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "business:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have a robust biz model with a low cost base you can do well now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used by some companies in their website addresses:",
        "examples": [
          "They announced 7 new domain suffixes, from .biz to .info, to compete with .com."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bizarre": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very strange and unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "a bizarre situation",
          "bizarre behaviour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange and unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "That party was too bizarre for me!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blabber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to talk a lot, especially in a way people find annoying or embarrassing:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always blabbering on about computers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blabbering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk a lot, especially in a way people find annoying or embarrassing:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always blabbering on about computers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blabbing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to talk carelessly or too much, often telling others something you should keep secret:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone blabbed to the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk too much or speak without thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She just blabs to anyone who will listen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "black": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having the darkest colour there is, like the colour of coal or of a very dark night:",
        "examples": [
          "black shoes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating or belonging to people with black or dark brown skin, especially people who live in Africa or whose family originally came from Africa:",
        "examples": [
          "black culture",
          "Black Americans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without any milk or cream added:",
        "examples": [
          "a cup of strong black coffee",
          "I like my tea black, with sugar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "The future looked black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad or evil:",
        "examples": [
          "a black-hearted villain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the colour of coal or of the sky on a very dark night:",
        "examples": [
          "She often dresses in black (= in black clothes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Black and white photography has no colours except black, white, and grey:",
        "examples": [
          "in black and white The old newsreels were filmed in black and white."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word for a person who has black or brown skin, which may be considered offensive when used as a noun rather than an adjective",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a black substance on something or to make something black:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers used to black their faces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a trade union or other organization blacks goods or people, it refuses to handle or work with them.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) the darkest color there is, like night:",
        "examples": [
          "He was dressed all in black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Black coffee or tea has no milk or cream in it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or belonging to a group of people having skin that is brown, esp. African-American people:",
        "examples": [
          "As a black woman, I am proud of my African-American heritage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without hope, very bad, or sad:",
        "examples": [
          "The blackest time of all was when his eyes failed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or organization that is in the black has made a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts predict that the group will end the fiscal year in the black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shares that are in the black have increased in value:",
        "examples": [
          "Smaller shares ended in the black, but with less dramatic gains than the blue chips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bank account that is in the black has money in it:",
        "examples": [
          "We hope that the harder we work, the more our account will stay in the black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start making a profit after losing money:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the biggest shopping day of the year, when retailers aim to go into the black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in value:",
        "examples": [
          "The main index actually moved back into the black late afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a trade union blacks goods, an organization, etc. it refuses to deal with them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blackballed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vote against allowing someone to be a member of an organization or group:",
        "examples": [
          "He was initially blackballed because of a dispute he once had with a couple of the committee members."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blackberries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small dark purple fruit that grows wild in Europe and is usually cooked before being eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "blackberry and apple pie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pick wild blackberries:",
        "examples": [
          "Sometimes George would ask me to go blackberrying with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a small computer with no wires that fits in your hand, and that you can use for documents, email, and using the internet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send an email or text message using a BlackBerry:",
        "examples": [
          "He blackberried me to say he was going to be late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand of mobile phone that can also be used for sending and receiving emails and documents, searching the internet, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Give yourself a respite from your e-mail, your cellphone, and your BlackBerry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blackberry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small dark purple fruit that grows wild in Europe and is usually cooked before being eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "blackberry and apple pie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pick wild blackberries:",
        "examples": [
          "Sometimes George would ask me to go blackberrying with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a small computer with no wires that fits in your hand, and that you can use for documents, email, and using the internet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send an email or text message using a BlackBerry:",
        "examples": [
          "He blackberried me to say he was going to be late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand of mobile phone that can also be used for sending and receiving emails and documents, searching the internet, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Give yourself a respite from your e-mail, your cellphone, and your BlackBerry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blackbird": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a European bird, the male of which has black feathers and a bright yellow beak",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blackbirds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a European bird, the male of which has black feathers and a bright yellow beak",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blacked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a black substance on something or to make something black:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers used to black their faces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a trade union or other organization blacks goods or people, it refuses to handle or work with them.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blackened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become black or to make something become black, for example because of dirt or smoke:",
        "examples": [
          "The folds of the curtains were blackened with dirt.",
          "The buildings were blackened by explosions.",
          "Copper pots dangle over a blackened hearth.",
          "The sky suddenly blackened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make food black on the outside by cooking it in a very hot pan, usually after covering it in oil or butter and herbs or spices, or to become black in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The blackened catfish is topped with mushrooms and served over spinach.",
          "My girlfriend ordered the blackened prawns.",
          "Leave the pan on a high heat so that the chicken blackens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone have a bad reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "The financial crash blackened the image of bankers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blacker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having the darkest colour there is, like the colour of coal or of a very dark night:",
        "examples": [
          "black shoes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating or belonging to people with black or dark brown skin, especially people who live in Africa or whose family originally came from Africa:",
        "examples": [
          "black culture",
          "Black Americans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without any milk or cream added:",
        "examples": [
          "a cup of strong black coffee",
          "I like my tea black, with sugar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "The future looked black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad or evil:",
        "examples": [
          "a black-hearted villain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the colour of coal or of the sky on a very dark night:",
        "examples": [
          "She often dresses in black (= in black clothes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Black and white photography has no colours except black, white, and grey:",
        "examples": [
          "in black and white The old newsreels were filmed in black and white."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word for a person who has black or brown skin, which may be considered offensive when used as a noun rather than an adjective",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a black substance on something or to make something black:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers used to black their faces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a trade union or other organization blacks goods or people, it refuses to handle or work with them.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) the darkest color there is, like night:",
        "examples": [
          "He was dressed all in black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Black coffee or tea has no milk or cream in it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or belonging to a group of people having skin that is brown, esp. African-American people:",
        "examples": [
          "As a black woman, I am proud of my African-American heritage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without hope, very bad, or sad:",
        "examples": [
          "The blackest time of all was when his eyes failed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or organization that is in the black has made a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts predict that the group will end the fiscal year in the black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shares that are in the black have increased in value:",
        "examples": [
          "Smaller shares ended in the black, but with less dramatic gains than the blue chips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bank account that is in the black has money in it:",
        "examples": [
          "We hope that the harder we work, the more our account will stay in the black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start making a profit after losing money:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the biggest shopping day of the year, when retailers aim to go into the black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in value:",
        "examples": [
          "The main index actually moved back into the black late afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a trade union blacks goods, an organization, etc. it refuses to deal with them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blackest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having the darkest colour there is, like the colour of coal or of a very dark night:",
        "examples": [
          "black shoes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating or belonging to people with black or dark brown skin, especially people who live in Africa or whose family originally came from Africa:",
        "examples": [
          "black culture",
          "Black Americans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without any milk or cream added:",
        "examples": [
          "a cup of strong black coffee",
          "I like my tea black, with sugar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "The future looked black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad or evil:",
        "examples": [
          "a black-hearted villain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the colour of coal or of the sky on a very dark night:",
        "examples": [
          "She often dresses in black (= in black clothes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Black and white photography has no colours except black, white, and grey:",
        "examples": [
          "in black and white The old newsreels were filmed in black and white."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word for a person who has black or brown skin, which may be considered offensive when used as a noun rather than an adjective",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a black substance on something or to make something black:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers used to black their faces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a trade union or other organization blacks goods or people, it refuses to handle or work with them.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) the darkest color there is, like night:",
        "examples": [
          "He was dressed all in black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Black coffee or tea has no milk or cream in it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or belonging to a group of people having skin that is brown, esp. African-American people:",
        "examples": [
          "As a black woman, I am proud of my African-American heritage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without hope, very bad, or sad:",
        "examples": [
          "The blackest time of all was when his eyes failed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or organization that is in the black has made a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts predict that the group will end the fiscal year in the black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shares that are in the black have increased in value:",
        "examples": [
          "Smaller shares ended in the black, but with less dramatic gains than the blue chips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bank account that is in the black has money in it:",
        "examples": [
          "We hope that the harder we work, the more our account will stay in the black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start making a profit after losing money:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the biggest shopping day of the year, when retailers aim to go into the black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in value:",
        "examples": [
          "The main index actually moved back into the black late afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a trade union blacks goods, an organization, etc. it refuses to deal with them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blackface": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dark make-up worn by a white person in order to look like a black person, or the practice of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "Laurence Olivier played Othello in blackface."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blacking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a black substance on something or to make something black:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers used to black their faces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a trade union or other organization blacks goods or people, it refuses to handle or work with them.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blackjack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of card game played for money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, thick metal stick covered in rubber or leather, used to hit people with",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blackmail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of getting money from people or forcing them to do something by threatening to tell a secret of theirs or to harm them:",
        "examples": [
          "If you are in a position of authority, any weakness leaves you open to blackmail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get money from someone by blackmail:",
        "examples": [
          "blackmail someone into something They used the photographs to blackmail her into spying for them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of threatening to harm someone or someone's reputation unless the person does as you say, or a payment made to someone who has threatened to harm you or your reputation if you fail to pay the person:",
        "examples": [
          "Reckless behavior made him an easy target for blackmail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which threats are made to harm a person or organization if they do not do something such as give someone money:",
        "examples": [
          "Large corporations can be vulnerable to blackmail demands by computer hackers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make threats to harm a company or organization if they do not do something you want, such as give you money:",
        "examples": [
          "A former executive, seeking damages of $2.5 million, was accused of trying to blackmail the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blackmailed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get money from someone by blackmail:",
        "examples": [
          "blackmail someone into something They used the photographs to blackmail her into spying for them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blackmailing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get money from someone by blackmail:",
        "examples": [
          "blackmail someone into something They used the photographs to blackmail her into spying for them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blackness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being very dark, or an area of darkness:",
        "examples": [
          "She walked over to the window and looked out into the blackness.",
          "I was surrounded by blackness and silence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state or identity of being a Black person (= a person with dark skin, especially someone who comes from or whose ancestors originally came from Africa):",
        "examples": [
          "My parents brought me up to feel proud of my blackness.",
          "The book confronts dominant ideas of Blackness in a really interesting way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being very dark:",
        "examples": [
          "In such complete blackness, we couldn’t see a thing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blackout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a time when all lights must be hidden by law, or when there is no light or power because of an electricity failure:",
        "examples": [
          "wartime blackouts",
          "Power lines were blown down and we had a blackout of several hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action taken to make certain that information about something is not reported to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "a news blackout"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period when someone suddenly becomes unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "He can't drive because he suffers from blackouts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when electric power has failed, causing a loss of lights:",
        "examples": [
          "A blackout ended the game early."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of time when you are not conscious:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffers from Parkinson’s disease and has occasionally experienced blackouts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when a service, product, etc. is not available:",
        "examples": [
          "Pay-per-view returned after a three-year blackout.",
          "A media blackout was imposed the day after the riots."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blackouts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a time when all lights must be hidden by law, or when there is no light or power because of an electricity failure:",
        "examples": [
          "wartime blackouts",
          "Power lines were blown down and we had a blackout of several hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action taken to make certain that information about something is not reported to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "a news blackout"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period when someone suddenly becomes unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "He can't drive because he suffers from blackouts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when electric power has failed, causing a loss of lights:",
        "examples": [
          "A blackout ended the game early."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of time when you are not conscious:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffers from Parkinson’s disease and has occasionally experienced blackouts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when a service, product, etc. is not available:",
        "examples": [
          "Pay-per-view returned after a three-year blackout.",
          "A media blackout was imposed the day after the riots."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blacks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having the darkest colour there is, like the colour of coal or of a very dark night:",
        "examples": [
          "black shoes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating or belonging to people with black or dark brown skin, especially people who live in Africa or whose family originally came from Africa:",
        "examples": [
          "black culture",
          "Black Americans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without any milk or cream added:",
        "examples": [
          "a cup of strong black coffee",
          "I like my tea black, with sugar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "The future looked black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad or evil:",
        "examples": [
          "a black-hearted villain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the colour of coal or of the sky on a very dark night:",
        "examples": [
          "She often dresses in black (= in black clothes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Black and white photography has no colours except black, white, and grey:",
        "examples": [
          "in black and white The old newsreels were filmed in black and white."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word for a person who has black or brown skin, which may be considered offensive when used as a noun rather than an adjective",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a black substance on something or to make something black:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers used to black their faces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a trade union or other organization blacks goods or people, it refuses to handle or work with them.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) the darkest color there is, like night:",
        "examples": [
          "He was dressed all in black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Black coffee or tea has no milk or cream in it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or belonging to a group of people having skin that is brown, esp. African-American people:",
        "examples": [
          "As a black woman, I am proud of my African-American heritage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without hope, very bad, or sad:",
        "examples": [
          "The blackest time of all was when his eyes failed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or organization that is in the black has made a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts predict that the group will end the fiscal year in the black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shares that are in the black have increased in value:",
        "examples": [
          "Smaller shares ended in the black, but with less dramatic gains than the blue chips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bank account that is in the black has money in it:",
        "examples": [
          "We hope that the harder we work, the more our account will stay in the black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start making a profit after losing money:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the biggest shopping day of the year, when retailers aim to go into the black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in value:",
        "examples": [
          "The main index actually moved back into the black late afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a trade union blacks goods, an organization, etc. it refuses to deal with them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blacksmith": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes and repairs iron objects and horseshoes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes horseshoes (= U-shaped metal objects attached to a horse’s feet) and other things from iron",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blacktop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a material used on the surface of roads",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the material used on the surface of most roads",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blackwater": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "water that comes from toilets and other uses that is not clean and cannot be used again :",
        "examples": [
          "Black water from the toilet is kept separately from the remaining waste water, grey water.",
          "I will empty the waste tanks and restart the black water tank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "water in rivers and swamps (= areas of wet land) that is dark in colour because it contains matter from dead plants:",
        "examples": [
          "You may find them at other black water wetland areas as well.",
          "Cuyabeno is a region of wet tropical forests crossed by seasonal blackwater creeks and rivers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bladder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organ like a bag inside the body of a person or animal, where urine is stored before it leaves the body:",
        "examples": [
          "to empty your bladder (= urinate)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organ inside the body that stores urine until it can be excreted",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the flat part on a knife or similar tool or weapon, with a very thin edge used for cutting:",
        "examples": [
          "a sword with a steel blade",
          "a packet of razor blades"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wide, flat part on a tool or machine, used to push back water or air:",
        "examples": [
          "a propeller blade",
          "windscreen wiper blades"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of other objects that are flat, thin, and sometimes long, like a blade",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow leaf of grass or a similar plant:",
        "examples": [
          "a blade of grass"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the metal part on the bottom of an ice skate",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved device that a person who has lost part of a leg can attach to their body where the leg was, in order to be able to walk or run, for example in a race :",
        "examples": [
          "The blades, made from lightweight carbon fibre, store kinetic energy in a similar fashion to a spring and allow the athlete to run and jump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attractive and confident young man:",
        "examples": [
          "a dashing young blade"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thin, flat cutting part of a tool or weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "The blade on this knife isn’t very sharp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blade is also a thin, flat leaf of grass:",
        "examples": [
          "The boy made a whistle from a blade of grass."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blades": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the flat part on a knife or similar tool or weapon, with a very thin edge used for cutting:",
        "examples": [
          "a sword with a steel blade",
          "a packet of razor blades"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wide, flat part on a tool or machine, used to push back water or air:",
        "examples": [
          "a propeller blade",
          "windscreen wiper blades"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of other objects that are flat, thin, and sometimes long, like a blade",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow leaf of grass or a similar plant:",
        "examples": [
          "a blade of grass"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the metal part on the bottom of an ice skate",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved device that a person who has lost part of a leg can attach to their body where the leg was, in order to be able to walk or run, for example in a race :",
        "examples": [
          "The blades, made from lightweight carbon fibre, store kinetic energy in a similar fashion to a spring and allow the athlete to run and jump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attractive and confident young man:",
        "examples": [
          "a dashing young blade"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thin, flat cutting part of a tool or weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "The blade on this knife isn’t very sharp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blade is also a thin, flat leaf of grass:",
        "examples": [
          "The boy made a whistle from a blade of grass."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blah": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not very good, special, or interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a stylish restaurant but the food is kind of blah."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not feeling much interest, energy, or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "I was feeling a bit blah and I left early."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of speech or writing that has very little meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't invent a lot of blah about fate and destiny.",
          "The speech contained no actual policy proposals, just blah."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word, phrase, amount, etc. when you do not say or know exactly which, sometimes used when you are giving an example:",
        "examples": [
          "You might read in a magazine that so-and-so says blah about so-and-so.",
          "Blah squared is blah multiplied by blah."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of having very little interest, energy, or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "Stay physically active to stop the winter blahs getting to you.",
          "The thought of making dinner every night leaves me with the blahs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk a lot in a way that has very little meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish they'd all stop blahing about politics.",
          "The media has been blahing on about this for months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "boring or ordinary:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought the show was blah."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blame": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say or think that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't blame me (= it is not my fault) if you miss the bus!",
          "Hugh blames his mother for his lack of confidence.",
          "Hugh blames his lack of confidence on his mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said in order to tell someone that you understand why they are doing something and that you agree with the reason for doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't blame him for getting angry - she's being really annoying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the reason for something bad that happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The hot weather is partly to blame for the water shortage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which people say or think that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Health officials put the blame for the disease on (= say that the reason for the disease is) poor housing conditions.",
          "They tried to pin (= put) the blame for the killing on an innocent army officer.",
          "We want to find out what happened, not to apportion blame (= to say someone or something was wrong)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you take the blame for something, you say that you did it or that it is your fault:",
        "examples": [
          "If anything goes wrong, I'll take the blame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something responsible for something:",
        "examples": [
          "You can’t blame the government for all your troubles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you don’t blame someone for something, you understand and accept that person's reasons for it:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't blame her for not supporting the final budget agreement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blamed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or think that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't blame me (= it is not my fault) if you miss the bus!",
          "Hugh blames his mother for his lack of confidence.",
          "Hugh blames his lack of confidence on his mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said in order to tell someone that you understand why they are doing something and that you agree with the reason for doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't blame him for getting angry - she's being really annoying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the reason for something bad that happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The hot weather is partly to blame for the water shortage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blameless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not responsible for anything bad:",
        "examples": [
          "It was mainly my fault, but she wasn't entirely blameless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not responsible for anything bad:",
        "examples": [
          "In this situation, no one is completely blameless."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blames": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say or think that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't blame me (= it is not my fault) if you miss the bus!",
          "Hugh blames his mother for his lack of confidence.",
          "Hugh blames his lack of confidence on his mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said in order to tell someone that you understand why they are doing something and that you agree with the reason for doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't blame him for getting angry - she's being really annoying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the reason for something bad that happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The hot weather is partly to blame for the water shortage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which people say or think that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Health officials put the blame for the disease on (= say that the reason for the disease is) poor housing conditions.",
          "They tried to pin (= put) the blame for the killing on an innocent army officer.",
          "We want to find out what happened, not to apportion blame (= to say someone or something was wrong)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you take the blame for something, you say that you did it or that it is your fault:",
        "examples": [
          "If anything goes wrong, I'll take the blame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something responsible for something:",
        "examples": [
          "You can’t blame the government for all your troubles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you don’t blame someone for something, you understand and accept that person's reasons for it:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't blame her for not supporting the final budget agreement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blaming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or think that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't blame me (= it is not my fault) if you miss the bus!",
          "Hugh blames his mother for his lack of confidence.",
          "Hugh blames his lack of confidence on his mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said in order to tell someone that you understand why they are doing something and that you agree with the reason for doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't blame him for getting angry - she's being really annoying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the reason for something bad that happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The hot weather is partly to blame for the water shortage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blanc": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sauce made with butter, onions, white wine, and vinegar (= a sharp liquid made from sour wine) or lemon juice, usually served with fish or seafood:",
        "examples": [
          "The classic beurre blanc is assembled with meticulous care from shallots, white wine vinegar, seasoning, and a pound of butter.",
          "Next came halibut with an asparagus beurre blanc, raw white mushrooms, and dried grapes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bland": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having a strong taste or character or not showing any interest or energy:",
        "examples": [
          "I find chicken a little bland.",
          "Pop music these days is so bland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking a strong or particular flavor; not interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "This sauce has a sharp taste and isn’t bland at all."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blank": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "empty or clear, or containing no information or mark:",
        "examples": [
          "a blank sheet of paper",
          "a blank computer screen",
          "Sign your name in the blank space at the bottom of the form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing no understanding or no emotion in the expression on your face:",
        "examples": [
          "a blank stare/expression",
          "blank incomprehension"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete and absolute:",
        "examples": [
          "a blank refusal/denial"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ignore someone or pretend that you have not seen them or do not know them:",
        "examples": [
          "When I saw him out at a club the next night, he blanked me.",
          "Without even discussing it, we all turned our backs on her and blanked her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forget something that you know:",
        "examples": [
          "When he tried to remember the lyrics, he blanked.",
          "I completely blanked on his name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat a sports team or player and not let it or them score any points, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The division-leading Yankees blanked the Mets, 8-0, Sunday night.",
          "She became the first female to win a regional title when she blanked Centennial's Jack Western, 2-0."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a space in a piece of writing or on a form, left empty for information to be added:",
        "examples": [
          "Fill in the blanks on this form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an absence of information, memories, ideas, facts, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "When he asked me the question my mind was a blank.",
          "I saw a flash of light, and everything after that is a blank.",
          "The shock has left a few blanks in his memory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something not yet drawn or finished, such as a key not yet cut into a finished shape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small tube containing explosive but no bullet, used in a gun in order to make a loud noise without causing harm:",
        "examples": [
          "The starting gun fires blanks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no printing, writing, or images:",
        "examples": [
          "I needed a blank form to fill in.",
          "The computer screen suddenly went blank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blank expression on someone’s face shows no emotion.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form that has spaces to write in, or a space on a form:",
        "examples": [
          "Just fill out the order blank and fax it to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blank is also a cartridge (= container filled with explosive powder) that does not contain a bullet.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "empty or clear, or containing no information or mark:",
        "examples": [
          "Sign your name in the blank space at the bottom of the form.",
          "a blank sheet of paper",
          "a blank CD/screen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a space in a piece of writing or on a form, left empty for information to be added:",
        "examples": [
          "Fill in the blanks on this form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form with empty spaces to be written in:",
        "examples": [
          "Never sign any loan documents that contain blanks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blanked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally cover over something that is written so that it cannot be read:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the names in the report have been blanked out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop yourself thinking about a memory because it is unpleasant and you would prefer not to remember it:",
        "examples": [
          "There may be a traumatic incident in your past that you have blanked out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forget something:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve blanked out everything about the accident."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blanket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat cover made of wool or similar warm material, usually used on a bed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "including or affecting everything, everyone, or all cases, in a large group or area:",
        "examples": [
          "a blanket ban",
          "\"Man\", as a blanket term for both men and women, is now considered sexist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something completely with a thick layer:",
        "examples": [
          "Outside the fields were blanketed in fog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cloth cover used to keep warm, esp. on a bed:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. Congress was nearly buried under a blanket of criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without a limit:",
        "examples": [
          "You have blanket authority to hire anyone you want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover:",
        "examples": [
          "All week, smog has blanketed much of this hot, baked countryside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "affecting or involving every person or thing in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "They want blanket bans on junk-food advertising.",
          "The bank does not have a blanket policy of charging for duplicate statements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blankets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat cover made of wool or similar warm material, usually used on a bed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "including or affecting everything, everyone, or all cases, in a large group or area:",
        "examples": [
          "a blanket ban",
          "\"Man\", as a blanket term for both men and women, is now considered sexist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something completely with a thick layer:",
        "examples": [
          "Outside the fields were blanketed in fog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cloth cover used to keep warm, esp. on a bed:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. Congress was nearly buried under a blanket of criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without a limit:",
        "examples": [
          "You have blanket authority to hire anyone you want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover:",
        "examples": [
          "All week, smog has blanketed much of this hot, baked countryside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "affecting or involving every person or thing in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "They want blanket bans on junk-food advertising.",
          "The bank does not have a blanket policy of charging for duplicate statements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blanks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "empty or clear, or containing no information or mark:",
        "examples": [
          "a blank sheet of paper",
          "a blank computer screen",
          "Sign your name in the blank space at the bottom of the form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing no understanding or no emotion in the expression on your face:",
        "examples": [
          "a blank stare/expression",
          "blank incomprehension"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete and absolute:",
        "examples": [
          "a blank refusal/denial"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ignore someone or pretend that you have not seen them or do not know them:",
        "examples": [
          "When I saw him out at a club the next night, he blanked me.",
          "Without even discussing it, we all turned our backs on her and blanked her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forget something that you know:",
        "examples": [
          "When he tried to remember the lyrics, he blanked.",
          "I completely blanked on his name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat a sports team or player and not let it or them score any points, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The division-leading Yankees blanked the Mets, 8-0, Sunday night.",
          "She became the first female to win a regional title when she blanked Centennial's Jack Western, 2-0."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a space in a piece of writing or on a form, left empty for information to be added:",
        "examples": [
          "Fill in the blanks on this form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an absence of information, memories, ideas, facts, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "When he asked me the question my mind was a blank.",
          "I saw a flash of light, and everything after that is a blank.",
          "The shock has left a few blanks in his memory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something not yet drawn or finished, such as a key not yet cut into a finished shape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small tube containing explosive but no bullet, used in a gun in order to make a loud noise without causing harm:",
        "examples": [
          "The starting gun fires blanks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no printing, writing, or images:",
        "examples": [
          "I needed a blank form to fill in.",
          "The computer screen suddenly went blank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blank expression on someone’s face shows no emotion.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form that has spaces to write in, or a space on a form:",
        "examples": [
          "Just fill out the order blank and fax it to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blank is also a cartridge (= container filled with explosive powder) that does not contain a bullet.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "empty or clear, or containing no information or mark:",
        "examples": [
          "Sign your name in the blank space at the bottom of the form.",
          "a blank sheet of paper",
          "a blank CD/screen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a space in a piece of writing or on a form, left empty for information to be added:",
        "examples": [
          "Fill in the blanks on this form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form with empty spaces to be written in:",
        "examples": [
          "Never sign any loan documents that contain blanks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an unpleasantly loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The loudspeakers blared across the square.",
          "The radio was blaring (out) martial music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a very loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "Music blared from a radio."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blares": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an unpleasantly loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The loudspeakers blared across the square.",
          "The radio was blaring (out) martial music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a very loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "Music blared from a radio."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blaring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an unpleasantly loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The loudspeakers blared across the square.",
          "The radio was blaring (out) martial music."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blasphemous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "considered offensive to God or religion:",
        "examples": [
          "a blasphemous remark"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of speech or writing) showing lack of respect to God or to a religion:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people believe such art is blasphemous."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blasphemy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you say or do that shows you do not respect God or a religion:",
        "examples": [
          "to be accused of blasphemy",
          "figurative humorous Madonna fans think that any criticism of her is blasphemy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something with a similar, very strong force:",
        "examples": [
          "blast through An explosion blasted through the wall.",
          "blast something into something They blasted tunnels into the side of the mountain.",
          "He saw what he thought was a grizzly bear and blasted it with his rifle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a very loud and unpleasant noise, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "blast (something) out We could hear music blasting out from his car.",
          "On one side of the square, a group of young men were blasting out music on their sound system.",
          "Loudspeakers blasted patriotic music.",
          "He blasted his car horn aggressively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone or something severely:",
        "examples": [
          "The administration was blasted for failing to create jobs.",
          "Recently she blasted what she described as a culture of exploitation in the fashion industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an explosion:",
        "examples": [
          "Three people were injured in the blast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden strong blow of air:",
        "examples": [
          "blast of air A blast of cold air hit him as he opened the window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "a blast of music",
          "The coach blew three blasts on a whistle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, a very strong hit:",
        "examples": [
          "Adams hit a blast over the boundary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exciting or enjoyable experience or event, often a party:",
        "examples": [
          "have a blast You should have come with us last night - we had a real blast!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an email sent by a company or organization to a large number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "email blast He announced in an email blast to supporters that he is suspending his campaign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh blast! I've left my keys at home!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an explosion, or something sudden and violent:",
        "examples": [
          "One blast of wind blew out a couple of windows.",
          "The symphony begins with a trumpet blast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exciting and enjoyable experience:",
        "examples": [
          "The party was a blast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break apart or destroy by using explosives:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] To make the tunnel, engineers will have to blast through solid rock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor blasted the press for not printing the facts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blasted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in phrases to express anger:",
        "examples": [
          "I've forgotten my blasted keys!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a plant or piece of land that has been damaged or destroyed by extreme cold, heat, or wind:",
        "examples": [
          "a blasted heath"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "drunk:",
        "examples": [
          "Patrick got absolutely blasted last night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blaster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to remove or destroy something by exploding it:",
        "examples": [
          "He did not have a licence to work as a crane operator or a blaster, according to the report.",
          "An avalanche blaster must undergo three years of on-the-job training and take written exams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool or object that can send out water, gas, air, etc. with a lot of force:",
        "examples": [
          "You can create a water blaster from a plastic tube.",
          "They invented a carbon dioxide blaster that doctors can use to separate patients' organs during laparoscopic surgery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a weapon in a science fiction story (= one about an imagined future) that can destroy solid objects:",
        "examples": [
          "The sound is like an asteroid blaster from an old video game.",
          "They explored the planet, keeping their blasters ready in their hands."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blasters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to remove or destroy something by exploding it:",
        "examples": [
          "He did not have a licence to work as a crane operator or a blaster, according to the report.",
          "An avalanche blaster must undergo three years of on-the-job training and take written exams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool or object that can send out water, gas, air, etc. with a lot of force:",
        "examples": [
          "You can create a water blaster from a plastic tube.",
          "They invented a carbon dioxide blaster that doctors can use to separate patients' organs during laparoscopic surgery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a weapon in a science fiction story (= one about an imagined future) that can destroy solid objects:",
        "examples": [
          "The sound is like an asteroid blaster from an old video game.",
          "They explored the planet, keeping their blasters ready in their hands."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blasting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something with a similar, very strong force:",
        "examples": [
          "blast through An explosion blasted through the wall.",
          "blast something into something They blasted tunnels into the side of the mountain.",
          "He saw what he thought was a grizzly bear and blasted it with his rifle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a very loud and unpleasant noise, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "blast (something) out We could hear music blasting out from his car.",
          "On one side of the square, a group of young men were blasting out music on their sound system.",
          "Loudspeakers blasted patriotic music.",
          "He blasted his car horn aggressively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone or something severely:",
        "examples": [
          "The administration was blasted for failing to create jobs.",
          "Recently she blasted what she described as a culture of exploitation in the fashion industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blastoff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending a spacecraft into space:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Blastoff is scheduled for eight tonight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blasts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something with a similar, very strong force:",
        "examples": [
          "blast through An explosion blasted through the wall.",
          "blast something into something They blasted tunnels into the side of the mountain.",
          "He saw what he thought was a grizzly bear and blasted it with his rifle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a very loud and unpleasant noise, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "blast (something) out We could hear music blasting out from his car.",
          "On one side of the square, a group of young men were blasting out music on their sound system.",
          "Loudspeakers blasted patriotic music.",
          "He blasted his car horn aggressively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone or something severely:",
        "examples": [
          "The administration was blasted for failing to create jobs.",
          "Recently she blasted what she described as a culture of exploitation in the fashion industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an explosion:",
        "examples": [
          "Three people were injured in the blast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden strong blow of air:",
        "examples": [
          "blast of air A blast of cold air hit him as he opened the window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "a blast of music",
          "The coach blew three blasts on a whistle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, a very strong hit:",
        "examples": [
          "Adams hit a blast over the boundary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exciting or enjoyable experience or event, often a party:",
        "examples": [
          "have a blast You should have come with us last night - we had a real blast!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an email sent by a company or organization to a large number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "email blast He announced in an email blast to supporters that he is suspending his campaign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh blast! I've left my keys at home!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an explosion, or something sudden and violent:",
        "examples": [
          "One blast of wind blew out a couple of windows.",
          "The symphony begins with a trumpet blast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exciting and enjoyable experience:",
        "examples": [
          "The party was a blast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break apart or destroy by using explosives:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] To make the tunnel, engineers will have to blast through solid rock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor blasted the press for not printing the facts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blatant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very obvious and intentional, when this is a bad thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a blatant lie",
          "The whole episode was a blatant attempt to gain publicity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an action) obvious or intentional, and done without worry about what others think:",
        "examples": [
          "His behavior showed a blatant lack of respect."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blatantly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is very obvious and intentional, when this is a bad thing:",
        "examples": [
          "It was blatantly obvious that she was telling a lie.",
          "He has made some blatantly bad decisions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blaze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to burn brightly and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun was blazing down that afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be brightly lit or full of colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Isaac's eyes suddenly blazed with anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a gun or a person using a gun blazes, the gun fires and continues firing:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship's guns blazed at the British as they tried to run for shore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, strong fire:",
        "examples": [
          "Firefighters took two hours to control the blaze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has a very powerful or noticeable effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The garden is a blaze of colourin autumn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a white mark on the face of a horse or other animal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn brightly and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The fires blazed for days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone’s eyes blaze, they seem to shine brightly:",
        "examples": [
          "Her eyes blazed with anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a new path or way by marking it so that others can follow:",
        "examples": [
          "It took the Cherokee two years to blaze a trail between Texas and Kansas.",
          "fig. Science blazed the trail that opened up space exploration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very big fire:",
        "examples": [
          "Three fire companies fought the blaze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blaze is also a bright show of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Times Square is a blaze of lights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blazed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn brightly and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun was blazing down that afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be brightly lit or full of colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Isaac's eyes suddenly blazed with anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a gun or a person using a gun blazes, the gun fires and continues firing:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship's guns blazed at the British as they tried to run for shore."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blazer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of formal jacket that is a different colour from the trousers or skirt that are worn with it. In the UK a blazer often has the symbol of a school or organization sewn on the front pocket and is worn as part of a uniform:",
        "examples": [
          "my new/old school blazer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of jacket of one color, usually with metal buttons:",
        "examples": [
          "He wore a navy blue blazer and gray pants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blazers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of formal jacket that is a different colour from the trousers or skirt that are worn with it. In the UK a blazer often has the symbol of a school or organization sewn on the front pocket and is worn as part of a uniform:",
        "examples": [
          "my new/old school blazer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of jacket of one color, usually with metal buttons:",
        "examples": [
          "He wore a navy blue blazer and gray pants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blazes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to burn brightly and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun was blazing down that afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be brightly lit or full of colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Isaac's eyes suddenly blazed with anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a gun or a person using a gun blazes, the gun fires and continues firing:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship's guns blazed at the British as they tried to run for shore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, strong fire:",
        "examples": [
          "Firefighters took two hours to control the blaze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has a very powerful or noticeable effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The garden is a blaze of colourin autumn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a white mark on the face of a horse or other animal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn brightly and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The fires blazed for days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone’s eyes blaze, they seem to shine brightly:",
        "examples": [
          "Her eyes blazed with anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a new path or way by marking it so that others can follow:",
        "examples": [
          "It took the Cherokee two years to blaze a trail between Texas and Kansas.",
          "fig. Science blazed the trail that opened up space exploration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very big fire:",
        "examples": [
          "Three fire companies fought the blaze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blaze is also a bright show of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Times Square is a blaze of lights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blazing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very bright and hot; powerful and impressive:",
        "examples": [
          "We quickly grew tired in the blazing sunshine.",
          "Usain Bolt's blazing speed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "violent and frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "They used to have some blazing rows over money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bleach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong chemical used for cleaning things or removing colour from things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the colour from something or make it lighter, with the use of chemicals or by the effect of light from the sun; to become lighter in this way :",
        "examples": [
          "Gary's had his hair bleached.",
          "Sunlight had bleached the curtains.",
          "The bones of oxen were bleaching in the sun beside the trail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use bleach (= a strong chemical) to clean something:",
        "examples": [
          "She ordered him to bleach the tub after he bathed.",
          "You don't need to bleach the kitchen surfaces every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of corals (= small sea animals whose bodies form a substance like rock)) to change or be changed in colour, usually turning white, because of algae (= very simple small water plants) being forced out from the tissues when water conditions are not healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "The coral is bleaching because the water is too acidic and too warm.",
          "Most bleached corals appear bright white."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid or powder used to clean or make something whiter or lighter in color",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bleached": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the colour from something or make it lighter, with the use of chemicals or by the effect of light from the sun; to become lighter in this way :",
        "examples": [
          "Gary's had his hair bleached.",
          "Sunlight had bleached the curtains.",
          "The bones of oxen were bleaching in the sun beside the trail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use bleach (= a strong chemical) to clean something:",
        "examples": [
          "She ordered him to bleach the tub after he bathed.",
          "You don't need to bleach the kitchen surfaces every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of corals (= small sea animals whose bodies form a substance like rock)) to change or be changed in colour, usually turning white, because of algae (= very simple small water plants) being forced out from the tissues when water conditions are not healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "The coral is bleaching because the water is too acidic and too warm.",
          "Most bleached corals appear bright white."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bleachers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sloping area of seats at a sports field that are not covered and are therefore not expensive to sit in",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in a building or structure for viewing sports) seats that are usually not covered and often farthest from the action",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bleak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a place is bleak, it is empty, and not welcoming or attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "The house stands on a bleak, windswept hilltop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Bleak weather is cold and unpleasant.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a situation is bleak, there is little or no hope for the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The economic outlook is bleak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a place or the weather) cold and not welcoming:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a bleak, unpleasant day in December."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Bleak also means without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "With no job, the future looked bleak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not giving much hope for the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Their long-term prospects appear bleak.",
          "In a bleak assessment of the coming months, they said market conditions were almost certain to remain challenging."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bleating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a sheep or goat bleats, it makes the typical sound of these animals.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain in an annoying way:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always bleating (on) about how badly she's been treated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bleats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When a sheep or goat bleats, it makes the typical sound of these animals.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain in an annoying way:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always bleating (on) about how badly she's been treated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce the sound made by a sheep or goat:",
        "examples": [
          "The brass section bleated like goats with bad colds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bleed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to lose blood:",
        "examples": [
          "Your arm is bleeding.",
          "He was bleeding heavily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) to make someone lose blood, as a cure for an illness",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you bleed a closed system such as a radiator or a brake, you remove air or liquid from it to make it work correctly.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If colour, ink, paint, etc. bleeds, it spreads beyond the edges of something onto an area that is another colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Avoid slow-drying ink because the colours tend to bleed into one another before they've dried.",
          "Dyes can sometimes bleed when a rug is cleaned.",
          "When we used ordinary paper the colours bled through rather than sitting on top of the page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose blood:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Before help could reach him, the man bled to death.",
          "[ T ] fig. Because of the taxes, our state is bleeding jobs (= many jobs are leaving)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose a lot of money, or to make this happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper is bleeding money and is now almost €150 million in the red.",
          "bleed sth from sth The energy crisis is estimated to be bleeding $1.4 billion a month from the region's economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take all or most of the money of a person, organization, country, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Unfair trade bleeds countries dry through repayments of national debts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bleeder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person you feel annoyed with or sorry for:",
        "examples": [
          "Children? I can't stand the little bleeders!",
          "He's got to have another operation, the poor bleeder."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bleeding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of losing blood from the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Blood clotting is the body's way to stop bleeding.",
          "to stanch/staunch/stem (= stop) the bleeding",
          "Some of these remedies can cause internal bleeding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) a treatment for illness that consisted of taking blood from someone or making someone lose blood:",
        "examples": [
          "Bleeding was one of the most common treatments at that time.",
          "The child was taken ill and the doctor recommended bleeding with leeches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you are annoyed with something:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't get the bleeding car to start!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bleeds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to lose blood:",
        "examples": [
          "Your arm is bleeding.",
          "He was bleeding heavily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) to make someone lose blood, as a cure for an illness",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you bleed a closed system such as a radiator or a brake, you remove air or liquid from it to make it work correctly.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If colour, ink, paint, etc. bleeds, it spreads beyond the edges of something onto an area that is another colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Avoid slow-drying ink because the colours tend to bleed into one another before they've dried.",
          "Dyes can sometimes bleed when a rug is cleaned.",
          "When we used ordinary paper the colours bled through rather than sitting on top of the page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose blood:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Before help could reach him, the man bled to death.",
          "[ T ] fig. Because of the taxes, our state is bleeding jobs (= many jobs are leaving)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose a lot of money, or to make this happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper is bleeding money and is now almost €150 million in the red.",
          "bleed sth from sth The energy crisis is estimated to be bleeding $1.4 billion a month from the region's economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take all or most of the money of a person, organization, country, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Unfair trade bleeds countries dry through repayments of national debts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bleep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short, high sound made by a machine, especially if it is repeated:",
        "examples": [
          "He wears a wristwatch with an irritating bleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when someone is speaking, to avoid saying a swear word:",
        "examples": [
          "Where the bleep are my keys?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a machine) to make a short, high sound:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard his alarm clock bleeping this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call someone, for example a doctor, by sending a signal to a bleeper that they carry:",
        "examples": [
          "Bleep me if his condition worsens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(on TV, etc.) to replace a swear word with an electronic sound so that people will not hear the swear word and be offended:",
        "examples": [
          "Oops! Can you bleep that?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to avoid saying a swear word, for example when you are angry or surprised:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh, bleep. Why did I do that?",
          "She said, \"Holy bleep! That's my mum!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, continuous electronic sound:",
        "examples": [
          "Cell phones now play pop tunes rather than making bleeps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, continuous electronic sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an offensive word on television or radio is bleeped or bleeped out, it is replaced with a short, continuous electronic sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Portions of the program were bleeped before the broadcast"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bleeping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a machine) to make a short, high sound:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard his alarm clock bleeping this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call someone, for example a doctor, by sending a signal to a bleeper that they carry:",
        "examples": [
          "Bleep me if his condition worsens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(on TV, etc.) to replace a swear word with an electronic sound so that people will not hear the swear word and be offended:",
        "examples": [
          "Oops! Can you bleep that?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bleeps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short, high sound made by a machine, especially if it is repeated:",
        "examples": [
          "He wears a wristwatch with an irritating bleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when someone is speaking, to avoid saying a swear word:",
        "examples": [
          "Where the bleep are my keys?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a machine) to make a short, high sound:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard his alarm clock bleeping this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call someone, for example a doctor, by sending a signal to a bleeper that they carry:",
        "examples": [
          "Bleep me if his condition worsens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(on TV, etc.) to replace a swear word with an electronic sound so that people will not hear the swear word and be offended:",
        "examples": [
          "Oops! Can you bleep that?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to avoid saying a swear word, for example when you are angry or surprised:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh, bleep. Why did I do that?",
          "She said, \"Holy bleep! That's my mum!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, continuous electronic sound:",
        "examples": [
          "Cell phones now play pop tunes rather than making bleeps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, continuous electronic sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an offensive word on television or radio is bleeped or bleeped out, it is replaced with a short, continuous electronic sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Portions of the program were bleeped before the broadcast"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blemish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mark on something that spoils its appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "freckles, scars, and other minor skin blemishes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fault in a person's character:",
        "examples": [
          "Is any politician's record without blemish on this issue?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil something:",
        "examples": [
          "This latest revelation has seriously blemished the governor's reputation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark or fault that spoils the appearance of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Makeup can cover up your skin blemishes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blemish can also be a mistake or fault:",
        "examples": [
          "Only one blemish spoiled her school record."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of different things or styles:",
        "examples": [
          "a rich blend of the finest coffee beans",
          "Their music is a blend of jazz and African rhythms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word formed by combining two other words:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Meritage\" is a blend that combines \"merit\" and \"heritage\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix or combine things together, or to mix or combine with something else, to make one substance:",
        "examples": [
          "In a separate bowl, blend the egg and cream.",
          "Stir until the flour is blended into the butter.",
          "Emulsifiers help the mixture to blend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine with something else in a way that is attractive or works well, or to combine things like this:",
        "examples": [
          "The carpet blends well with the colour of the walls.",
          "They seamlessly blend elements of jazz and classical music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something into a smooth liquid, or chop it into small pieces, using an electric machine:",
        "examples": [
          "When the vegetables are soft, blend the soup until smooth.",
          "Blend the peppers in a liquidizerblender.",
          "Put the nuts and herbs in a blender and blend coarsely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix together or combine:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The president’s daughter hopes to blend in with the other students."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blended": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A blended drink contains two or more different types of the same product:",
        "examples": [
          "blended whisky"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blender": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electric machine used in the kitchen for breaking down foods or making smooth liquid substances from soft foods and liquids:",
        "examples": [
          "Put the roasted pumpkin into a blender with a cup of coconut milk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that blends (= combines) different ingredients or types of something to make a product such as wine, tea, or perfume:",
        "examples": [
          "Dom Perignon was a monk from Champagne who gained fame as a master blender.",
          "The firm is a blender and importer of tea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who combines different things or styles:",
        "examples": [
          "She is known as a blender of country music and jazz."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electric machine that cuts or crushes foods into small pieces or liquids, used esp. in cooking",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix or combine things together, or to mix or combine with something else, to make one substance:",
        "examples": [
          "In a separate bowl, blend the egg and cream.",
          "Stir until the flour is blended into the butter.",
          "Emulsifiers help the mixture to blend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine with something else in a way that is attractive or works well, or to combine things like this:",
        "examples": [
          "The carpet blends well with the colour of the walls.",
          "They seamlessly blend elements of jazz and classical music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something into a smooth liquid, or chop it into small pieces, using an electric machine:",
        "examples": [
          "When the vegetables are soft, blend the soup until smooth.",
          "Blend the peppers in a liquidizerblender.",
          "Put the nuts and herbs in a blender and blend coarsely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of different things or styles:",
        "examples": [
          "a rich blend of the finest coffee beans",
          "Their music is a blend of jazz and African rhythms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word formed by combining two other words:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Meritage\" is a blend that combines \"merit\" and \"heritage\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix or combine things together, or to mix or combine with something else, to make one substance:",
        "examples": [
          "In a separate bowl, blend the egg and cream.",
          "Stir until the flour is blended into the butter.",
          "Emulsifiers help the mixture to blend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine with something else in a way that is attractive or works well, or to combine things like this:",
        "examples": [
          "The carpet blends well with the colour of the walls.",
          "They seamlessly blend elements of jazz and classical music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something into a smooth liquid, or chop it into small pieces, using an electric machine:",
        "examples": [
          "When the vegetables are soft, blend the soup until smooth.",
          "Blend the peppers in a liquidizerblender.",
          "Put the nuts and herbs in a blender and blend coarsely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix together or combine:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The president’s daughter hopes to blend in with the other students."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to ask for God's help and protection for someone or something, or to call or make someone or something holy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you think someone is sweet or that you feel sorry for them:",
        "examples": [
          "Look at that little boy trying to help! Bless!",
          "Was she crying? Ah, bless!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for God’s help and protection for someone or something, or to call or make someone or something holy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] God bless our soldiers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blessed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having been given help and protection by a god, or having been called or made holy:",
        "examples": [
          "Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.",
          "The goddess Persephone was believed to grant supplicants access to the blessed realm of Elysium.",
          "She felt gratitude for the divine grace that had wrought this blessed change upon her.",
          "He will find his blessed rest in the arms of God.",
          "\"Eid mubarak\" means \"have a blessed Eid.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bringing you happiness, luck, or something you need:",
        "examples": [
          "blessed relief When used properly, the drug provides blessed relief from chronic pain.",
          "It was a blessed relief to have someone else making decisions for once.",
          "After months of drought, the blessed rains came.",
          "Soldiers came home from the war with hopes of work, prosperity, and blessed peace.",
          "At last they left, and I drank my tea in blessed silence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lucky or happy to have something or experience something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm so blessed that you came into my life.",
          "It was our wedding day and we were feeling very blessed.",
          "I feel blessed that I grew up with loving brothers and sisters.",
          "This is a feelgood musical that leaves you feeling blessed and elated.",
          "blessed to I love Las Vegas. I'm so blessed to be out here.",
          "humorous He doesn't have a lot of hair — he's not blessed in that department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be lucky in having a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Fortunately we were blessed with fine weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Take that blessed cat out!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "holy:",
        "examples": [
          "a blessed day/life"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Blessed also means bringing happiness or comfort:",
        "examples": [
          "She found the routine of a regular job a blessed relief."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blesses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to ask for God's help and protection for someone or something, or to call or make someone or something holy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you think someone is sweet or that you feel sorry for them:",
        "examples": [
          "Look at that little boy trying to help! Bless!",
          "Was she crying? Ah, bless!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for God’s help and protection for someone or something, or to call or make someone or something holy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] God bless our soldiers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blessing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a request by a priest for God to take care of a particular person or a group of people, or God's act of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "The mass always ends with a blessing.",
          "We ask God's blessing on Joan at this difficult time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is extremely lucky or makes you happy:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a blessing that no one was killed in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "approval that someone gives to a plan or action:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee has given its blessing to the plan.",
          "Eventually they got married with her father's blessing.",
          "The writer's widow had already given her blessing to the project.",
          "He went to his mother to seek her blessing.",
          "With his blessing, I moved to New York and took an apartment there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a prayer asking for God’s help, or a prayer of thanks for God’s help:",
        "examples": [
          "Before we eat, Sam will say the blessing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blessing can mean something that is very good or lucky:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a blessing that nobody was hurt in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blessing also means the approval to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents finally gave their blessing to my marriage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blessings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a request by a priest for God to take care of a particular person or a group of people, or God's act of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "The mass always ends with a blessing.",
          "We ask God's blessing on Joan at this difficult time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is extremely lucky or makes you happy:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a blessing that no one was killed in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "approval that someone gives to a plan or action:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee has given its blessing to the plan.",
          "Eventually they got married with her father's blessing.",
          "The writer's widow had already given her blessing to the project.",
          "He went to his mother to seek her blessing.",
          "With his blessing, I moved to New York and took an apartment there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a prayer asking for God’s help, or a prayer of thanks for God’s help:",
        "examples": [
          "Before we eat, Sam will say the blessing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blessing can mean something that is very good or lucky:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a blessing that nobody was hurt in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blessing also means the approval to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents finally gave their blessing to my marriage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bleu": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of food) prepared to the highest standard, especially in the way that is typical of traditional French cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "cordon bleu cuisine",
          "The hotel is famous for its cordon bleu dining."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a cook) able to cook food to the highest standard, especially in the way that is typical of traditional French cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "a cordon bleu chef",
          "She is a trained cordon bleu cook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Chicken, veal, or pork cordon bleu is a fillet (= a piece of meat without bones) wrapped around ham and cheese, covered with breadcrumbs, and fried:",
        "examples": [
          "I love chicken cordon bleu but I like to make it lower in fat by baking instead of frying it.",
          "I recommend their pork cordon bleu."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of blow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disease that damages and kills plants",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that spoils or has a very bad effect on something, often for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "His arrival cast a blight on the wedding day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil something:",
        "examples": [
          "A broken leg blighted her chances of winning the championship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that spoils or destroys or causes damage:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The city stopped urban blight by rebuilding neighborhoods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blight is also any of various deadly diseases in plants.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blimp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large aircraft without wings, consisting of a large bag filled with gas that is lighter than air and driven by engines. In the past passengers were carried in a structure hanging below.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an aircraft without wings, consisting of a very large bag that is filled with gas and has a structure attached to the bottom in which people ride, which moves and turns under power provided by engines",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blind": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to see:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been blind since birth.",
          "He started to go (= become) blind in his sixties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an extreme feeling that happens without thought or reason:",
        "examples": [
          "blind anger/faith/prejudice",
          "He was blind with fury (= so angry that he could not behave reasonably)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be conscious of something or to refuse to notice something that is obvious to others:",
        "examples": [
          "She seems blind to his faults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "that a driver cannot see, or cannot see around:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident happened on a blind bend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a scientific test in which either the people being tested or the person testing them, or both, do not know what is being tested:",
        "examples": [
          "In blind trials, users who were given both drugs orally were unable to distinguish between the effects of heroin and methadone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone unable to see, permanently or for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "She was blinded in an accident at an early age.",
          "As I turned the corner the sun blinded me, so I didn't see the other car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone unable to notice or understand something:",
        "examples": [
          "We shouldn't let our prejudices blind us to the facts of the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cover for a window made of a single piece or strips of cloth, paper, or plastic that is pulled up or down by a string:",
        "examples": [
          "a Venetian blind"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are unable to see:",
        "examples": [
          "She trains dogs for the blind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people can watch wild animals or birds without being noticed by them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something or someone is tested blind, either the people being tested or the person testing them, or both, do not know what is being tested.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be flying an aircraft somewhere without being able to see where you are going:",
        "examples": [
          "He admitted dazzling a police helicopter pilot with a laser beam, leaving the pilot flying blind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be doing something without having any experience of doing it before or without having important information about what you are doing:",
        "examples": [
          "They are flying blind on this issue because they have no idea of the extent of the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to see:",
        "examples": [
          "He began to go blind a year ago.",
          "fig. She is completely blind to his faults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to be influenced by thought or reason:",
        "examples": [
          "He declared that the verdict was the result of blind prejudice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cover for a window, esp. a venetian blind",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone unable to see:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun blinded me for a moment.",
          "fig. We cannot let feelings blind us to the facts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blinded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone unable to see, permanently or for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "She was blinded in an accident at an early age.",
          "As I turned the corner the sun blinded me, so I didn't see the other car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone unable to notice or understand something:",
        "examples": [
          "We shouldn't let our prejudices blind us to the facts of the situation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blinders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "two pieces of leather that are put at the side of a horse's eyes so that it can only see forward:",
        "examples": [
          "Blinders prevent a horse seeing behind it.",
          "So why are blinders so common on the racetrack?",
          "Blinders help the horse to concentrate on what's in front of them.",
          "He puts his draught horses in blinders, so they follow his lead and don't get spooked by sudden movements.",
          "They campaigned to have blinders removed from working horses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blindfold": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strip of cloth that covers someone's eyes and stops them from seeing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover someone's eyes with a blindfold:",
        "examples": [
          "She was blindfolded and taken somewhere in the back of a van."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with your eyes covered with a blindfold:",
        "examples": [
          "humorous I've been there so often I could probably drive there blindfold.",
          "He has practised and rehearsed until he can do it blindfold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip of cloth that covers someone’s eyes to keep that person from seeing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover someone’s eyes with a blindfold",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blindfolded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to say someone's eyes are covered to stop them from seeing:",
        "examples": [
          "The researchers tested 10 sighted, blindfolded volunteers.",
          "I've been there so often I could probably drive there blindfolded."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blinding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely bright:",
        "examples": [
          "There was loud bang and a sudden blinding light."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blindly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not able to see or not noticing what is around you:",
        "examples": [
          "The room was completely dark and I fumbled blindly for the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not thinking about or understanding what you are doing:",
        "examples": [
          "They just blindly followed orders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blindness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being unable to see:",
        "examples": [
          "A lack of vitamin A can cause blindness.",
          "It was hard for her to overcome the difficulites caused by her blindness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not being conscious of something or of refusing to notice something that is obvious to others:",
        "examples": [
          "His blindness to social codes was getting him into deeper trouble."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blinds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to see:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been blind since birth.",
          "He started to go (= become) blind in his sixties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an extreme feeling that happens without thought or reason:",
        "examples": [
          "blind anger/faith/prejudice",
          "He was blind with fury (= so angry that he could not behave reasonably)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be conscious of something or to refuse to notice something that is obvious to others:",
        "examples": [
          "She seems blind to his faults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "that a driver cannot see, or cannot see around:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident happened on a blind bend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a scientific test in which either the people being tested or the person testing them, or both, do not know what is being tested:",
        "examples": [
          "In blind trials, users who were given both drugs orally were unable to distinguish between the effects of heroin and methadone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone unable to see, permanently or for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "She was blinded in an accident at an early age.",
          "As I turned the corner the sun blinded me, so I didn't see the other car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone unable to notice or understand something:",
        "examples": [
          "We shouldn't let our prejudices blind us to the facts of the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cover for a window made of a single piece or strips of cloth, paper, or plastic that is pulled up or down by a string:",
        "examples": [
          "a Venetian blind"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are unable to see:",
        "examples": [
          "She trains dogs for the blind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people can watch wild animals or birds without being noticed by them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something or someone is tested blind, either the people being tested or the person testing them, or both, do not know what is being tested.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be flying an aircraft somewhere without being able to see where you are going:",
        "examples": [
          "He admitted dazzling a police helicopter pilot with a laser beam, leaving the pilot flying blind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be doing something without having any experience of doing it before or without having important information about what you are doing:",
        "examples": [
          "They are flying blind on this issue because they have no idea of the extent of the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to see:",
        "examples": [
          "He began to go blind a year ago.",
          "fig. She is completely blind to his faults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to be influenced by thought or reason:",
        "examples": [
          "He declared that the verdict was the result of blind prejudice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cover for a window, esp. a venetian blind",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone unable to see:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun blinded me for a moment.",
          "fig. We cannot let feelings blind us to the facts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blindside": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to surprise someone, usually with harmful results:",
        "examples": [
          "The recession blindsided a lot of lawyers who had previously taken for granted their comfortable income."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blindsided": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to surprise someone, usually with harmful results:",
        "examples": [
          "The recession blindsided a lot of lawyers who had previously taken for granted their comfortable income."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "jewellery or decoration that attracts attention because it is very noticeable and looks expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a fake-fur coat, big sunglasses and lots of bling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe jewellery or decoration that attracts attention because it is very noticeable and looks expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "That gold chain is a little too bling for my taste."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blink": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When you blink, you close and then open your eyes quickly once or several times, and when an eye blinks, it does this:",
        "examples": [
          "You've got something in your eye - try blinking a few times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a light blinks, it flashes on and off.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of blinking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close and open the eyes quickly, once or several times:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He stared at us without blinking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a light blinks, it flashes off and on.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blinked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you blink, you close and then open your eyes quickly once or several times, and when an eye blinks, it does this:",
        "examples": [
          "You've got something in your eye - try blinking a few times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a light blinks, it flashes on and off.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blinker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a light on the outside of a vehicle that turns on and off quickly to show other people you are going to turn in that direction",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "two pieces of leather that are put at the side of a horse's eyes so that it can only see forward:",
        "examples": [
          "He wore blinkers in his first two races."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blinking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an expression of anger:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish they'd turn down that blinking music!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blinks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When you blink, you close and then open your eyes quickly once or several times, and when an eye blinks, it does this:",
        "examples": [
          "You've got something in your eye - try blinking a few times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a light blinks, it flashes on and off.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of blinking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close and open the eyes quickly, once or several times:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He stared at us without blinking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a light blinks, it flashes off and on.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small spot of light, sometimes with a short, sharp sound, that appears on a computer screen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a temporary change that does not have any special meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "Last month's rise in inflation was described by the chancellor as only a blip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unexpected and unusual condition that is usually temporary:",
        "examples": [
          "The drop in sales last month was just a blip, nothing to worry about."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blip is also a small spot of light that appears on a radar screen and shows where a physical object is.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of time in which a situation gets worse before improving:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is hoping that last week's strike was just a blip before the pay deals are settled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small spot of light, sometimes with a short, sharp sound, that appears on a computer screen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a temporary change that does not have any special meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "Last month's rise in inflation was described by the chancellor as only a blip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unexpected and unusual condition that is usually temporary:",
        "examples": [
          "The drop in sales last month was just a blip, nothing to worry about."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blip is also a small spot of light that appears on a radar screen and shows where a physical object is.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of time in which a situation gets worse before improving:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is hoping that last week's strike was just a blip before the pay deals are settled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bliss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "perfect happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "Lying on a sunny beach is my idea of sheer bliss.",
          "wedded/domestic bliss"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "Two weeks lying on a beach is my idea of absolute bliss."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blissful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely or completely happy:",
        "examples": [
          "a blissful childhood/holiday",
          "We spent a blissful year together before things started to go wrong."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blister": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a painful swelling on the skin that contains liquid, caused usually by continuous rubbing, especially on your foot, or by burning:",
        "examples": [
          "New shoes always give me blisters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow rounded swelling that appears on a surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get blisters or cause blisters:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun blistered the paintwork.",
          "I burned my shoulders over the weekend and they're starting to blister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painful swelling on the skin, often filled with a watery liquid, caused by a burn or by rubbing against something:",
        "examples": [
          "I got blisters from my new shoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blister is also a raised place on a painted surface.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blistering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely hot:",
        "examples": [
          "We went out in the blistering heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely fast:",
        "examples": [
          "The runners set off at a blistering pace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely angry and unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "blistering remarks/sarcasm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very strong and severe:",
        "examples": [
          "The vice president launched a blistering attack on Senate Republicans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blisters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a painful swelling on the skin that contains liquid, caused usually by continuous rubbing, especially on your foot, or by burning:",
        "examples": [
          "New shoes always give me blisters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow rounded swelling that appears on a surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get blisters or cause blisters:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun blistered the paintwork.",
          "I burned my shoulders over the weekend and they're starting to blister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painful swelling on the skin, often filled with a watery liquid, caused by a burn or by rubbing against something:",
        "examples": [
          "I got blisters from my new shoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blister is also a raised place on a painted surface.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blithering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely silly or stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "He was worried that he would be seen as some sort of blithering idiot.",
          "We need to move away from the blithering idiocy of racism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of silly talk that makes no sense:",
        "examples": [
          "He was so angry, he was reduced to outraged blithering."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blitz": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fast, violent attack on a town, city, etc., usually with bombs dropped from aircraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in American football) an occasion when players run directly at the opposing quarterback in order to try to stop him throwing the ball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of energetic activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The car was launched with a massive media/advertising blitz, involving newspapers, magazines, television and radio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which both players have to make a lot of moves in a very short period at the end of a game of chess, before the time allowed is past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack a town, city, etc. quickly and violently, usually with bombs dropped from aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "All around were the shells of blitzed buildings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in American football ) to run directly at the opposing quarterback in order to try and stop him throwing the ball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix or cut up food quickly in or with an electric machine or tool:",
        "examples": [
          "The vegetables can be left in the stock and blitzed with a hand blender."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep sending or doing something many times over a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Both campaigns are blitzing the airwaves with ads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat an opponent quickly and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "He absolutely blitzed his rivals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a great effort to improve something or do something that needs to be done:",
        "examples": [
          "I decided to blitz the housework in one afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the big attacks on British towns made by German aircraft in 1940–1:",
        "examples": [
          "She was killed in/during the Blitz."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and violent military attack, usually with bombs dropped from aircraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blitz is also a big and determined effort to do something, esp. in business:",
        "examples": [
          "That computer needs an advertising blitz to sell it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of time during which a company, government, etc. makes a special effort in a particular area of business or economic activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The legislation is part of a blitz of new climate change bills.",
          "an advertising/marketing/media blitz"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blitzkrieg": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of fighting a war that involves a sudden, very powerful attack. It is a German word made up of the words \"Blitz\" meaning \"lightning\" and \"Krieg\" meaning \"war\":",
        "examples": [
          "After the Blitzkrieg of 1939, he and his family fled.",
          "The Communist forces pursued a blitzkrieg strategy, the artillery pounding various targets before the tanks went in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, very determined or energetic attempt to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The media marketing blitzkrieg seems to have had an impact.",
          "The match was not a blitzkrieg, more a well thought out and tenacious confrontation.",
          "As a musician he brought a blitzkrieg explosiveness to his playing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blizzard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a severe snow storm with strong winds:",
        "examples": [
          "We once got stuck in a blizzard for six hours.",
          "Blizzard conditions made the main roads almost impassable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something that arrives or is produced together in a confusing or badly organized way:",
        "examples": [
          "a blizzard of statistics/handouts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a severe snow storm with strong winds:",
        "examples": [
          "We didn’t get out for three days after the blizzard was over."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blizzards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a severe snow storm with strong winds:",
        "examples": [
          "We once got stuck in a blizzard for six hours.",
          "Blizzard conditions made the main roads almost impassable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something that arrives or is produced together in a confusing or badly organized way:",
        "examples": [
          "a blizzard of statistics/handouts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a severe snow storm with strong winds:",
        "examples": [
          "We didn’t get out for three days after the blizzard was over."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to swell up, or to make someone or something swollen:",
        "examples": [
          "If I eat it, my stomach bloats up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "swollen and rounded because of containing too much air, liquid, or food:",
        "examples": [
          "a bloated stomach",
          "a bloated (= uncomfortably full) feeling"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "larger or richer than necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "a bloated bureaucracy",
          "a bloated capitalist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "swollen from containing too much air, liquid, or food:",
        "examples": [
          "I feel bloated from having too much to eat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bloated organization employs too many people in relation to the amount of work that there is and therefore costs too much money to run:",
        "examples": [
          "He denies that he has created a bloated bureaucracy, employing almost 500 people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bloated amount of money is considered to be too large:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been criticism of the bloated bonuses awarded to \"fat cat\" bankers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not effective because of using too much computer memory (= space for storing information):",
        "examples": [
          "We recommend simpler programs that can replace some common but bloated and expensive apps."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blob": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fat, round drop, usually of something sticky or thick:",
        "examples": [
          "a blob of glue/paint"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fat person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] You fat blob!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a score of 0:",
        "examples": [
          "I was out for a blob."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, round drop, usually of something sticky or thick:",
        "examples": [
          "a blob of glue/paint"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blobs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fat, round drop, usually of something sticky or thick:",
        "examples": [
          "a blob of glue/paint"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fat person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] You fat blob!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a score of 0:",
        "examples": [
          "I was out for a blob."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, round drop, usually of something sticky or thick:",
        "examples": [
          "a blob of glue/paint"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloc": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of countries or people that have similar political interests:",
        "examples": [
          "The European Union is a powerful trading/trade bloc.",
          "the former Eastern/Communist bloc countries"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of countries or people that have similar goals and work together to achieve them:",
        "examples": [
          "a powerful voting bloc"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of countries who share the same economic and financial aims, and who do business with each other with reduced taxes:",
        "examples": [
          "EU heads of state agreed on the bloc's environmental goals at a meeting on March 9.",
          "trade/trading bloc They would like to turn Europe and North America into a single trading bloc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "block": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the distance along a street from where one road crosses it to the place where the next road crosses it, or one part of a street like this, especially in a town or city:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum is just six blocks away.",
          "My friend and I live on the same block."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a square group of buildings or houses with roads on each side:",
        "examples": [
          "I took a walk around the block."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on the next street that crosses this street:",
        "examples": [
          "He lives just around the block."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solid, straight-sided piece of hard material:",
        "examples": [
          "a block of wood/ice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) a large piece of wood on which criminals had their head cut off:",
        "examples": [
          "He placed his neck on the block and the executioner released the blade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be killed by having your head cut off:",
        "examples": [
          "Anne Boleyn went to the block.",
          "She went to the block with great courage and dignity.",
          "Sir Thomas chose to go to the block rather than renounce his religion.",
          "He went to the block still proclaiming his loyalty to the king.",
          "After the plot was uncovered, the Earl was arrested and went to the block."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, usually tall building divided into separate parts for use as offices or homes by several different organizations or people:",
        "examples": [
          "office block They are erecting a new office block downtown.",
          "UK a tower block",
          "UK a block of flats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of things bought, dealt with, or considered together:",
        "examples": [
          "a block of tickets/seats/shares",
          "block booking Corporate hospitality firms make block bookings (= buy large numbers of seats) at big sporting events."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that blocks a tube or opening:",
        "examples": [
          "A block in (= an object blocking) the pipe was preventing the water from coming through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, the act of stopping or trying to stop an opponent or the ball from moving forwards:",
        "examples": [
          "The defender made a lunging block."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent movement through something:",
        "examples": [
          "block someone's way As she left the court, an angry crowd tried to block her way.",
          "A fallen tree is blocking the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be between someone and the thing they are looking at, so that they cannot see:",
        "examples": [
          "My view was blocked by a tall man in front of me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from happening or succeeding:",
        "examples": [
          "She was very talented and I felt her parents were blocking her progress.",
          "A group of politicians blocked the proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to stop an opponent or the ball from moving forwards:",
        "examples": [
          "Nobody blocked him as he ran into the open space.",
          "She jumped up and blocked the shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a bank blocks someone's account, they make it impossible for that person to remove money from it:",
        "examples": [
          "Federal agents blocked the accounts of five money-transfer operations in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop emails, text messages, phone calls, etc. from being received:",
        "examples": [
          "The carriers said they have rigorous filters to block spam, and they allow customers to block messages from certain numbers.",
          "Prosecutors say Wilson allegedly made the calls from a blocked phone number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on social media, to stop a particular person from being able to communicate with you or read what you have written:",
        "examples": [
          "My mum found out that I blocked her on Twitter and gave me another serious talk.",
          "In the Block Users section you should see a list of people you've blocked.",
          "Someone you've blocked won't be able to add you to a group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the buildings next to each other between crossing streets, or the distance from one street to the next in a city or town:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a good deli on this block."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A block is also an area enclosed by four streets that form a rectangle in a city or town:",
        "examples": [
          "The new building will take up an entire city block."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solid, straight-sided lump of hard material:",
        "examples": [
          "The warehouse stores building material, including cement blocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A block is also a child’s toy, usually a set of pieces of wood that can be arranged to make structures, walls, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of things considered together, or an amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a block of tickets/seats",
          "a block of time"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent movement through or past something, or to prevent something from happening or succeeding:",
        "examples": [
          "A fallen tree blocked the road.",
          "A large man in front of me blocked my view.",
          "Earl scored 28 points and blocked five shots.",
          "Congress blocked US aid to the government because of its segregation and human rights policies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide officially to stop something from happening or continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "The federal government's fight to block a bankruptcy settlement was rejected by the Supreme Court.",
          "block a bid/deal/merger The Federal Trade Commission said it planned to block the merger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a bank blocks someone's account, they make it impossible for that person to remove money from it:",
        "examples": [
          "Accounts of all suspected terrorists have been blocked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop emails, text messages, phone calls, etc. from a particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "The new phone allows users to block messages from particular senders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of shares that are sold by one organization at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "Deutsche Bank placed a block of six million shares at 781p.",
          "The shares were sold on the Toronto Stock Exchange in a block trade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official decision to stop something happening or continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "a block on sth Lobbyists are calling for a block on bonuses to rail operators while their safety record is so poor.",
          "put/remove a block on sth The government has put a block on all arms sales to the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building consisting of several apartments, offices, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There are four apartments in each block.",
          "a block of office buildings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "She offers a beginner's guide to the newest pensions on the block.",
          "A few more newspapers may go on the block before the end of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk a bad thing happening to you, for example getting a bad reputation, by doing something or helping someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Agency executives willing to lay their heads on the block in a pure results-driven agreement would be very brave."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blockade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which a country or place is surrounded by soldiers or ships to stop people or goods from going in or out:",
        "examples": [
          "an air and sea blockade",
          "The Soviet blockade of Berlin was lifted in May 1949.",
          "There is still some hope that the economic blockade will work and make military intervention unnecessary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to surround a country or place with soldiers, ships, etc. to stop people or goods from going in or out:",
        "examples": [
          "The Estonian port of Tallinn was blockaded for a time by Soviet warships.",
          "Fishermen began blockading ports to protest the high cost of diesel fuel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using force or the threat of force to stop the movement of people or goods into or out of a country or area, or the people or objects used to prevent such movement:",
        "examples": [
          "The blockade consisted of a dozen ships surrounding the port."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a group of people prevent goods or people entering or leaving a place as a way of showing a government or large organization that they do not agree with its decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "The blockade of oil refineries caused fuel prices to double.",
          "impose/lift a blockade French farmers lifted their blockade of the Channel Tunnel yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which one country refuses to trade with another country:",
        "examples": [
          "It has defended the economic blockade despite mounting international criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent goods or people entering or leaving a place, especially as a way of showing disagreement with a government or large organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Protesters are threatening to blockade refineries if the Government does not lower the tax on fuel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blockades": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which a country or place is surrounded by soldiers or ships to stop people or goods from going in or out:",
        "examples": [
          "an air and sea blockade",
          "The Soviet blockade of Berlin was lifted in May 1949.",
          "There is still some hope that the economic blockade will work and make military intervention unnecessary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to surround a country or place with soldiers, ships, etc. to stop people or goods from going in or out:",
        "examples": [
          "The Estonian port of Tallinn was blockaded for a time by Soviet warships.",
          "Fishermen began blockading ports to protest the high cost of diesel fuel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using force or the threat of force to stop the movement of people or goods into or out of a country or area, or the people or objects used to prevent such movement:",
        "examples": [
          "The blockade consisted of a dozen ships surrounding the port."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a group of people prevent goods or people entering or leaving a place as a way of showing a government or large organization that they do not agree with its decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "The blockade of oil refineries caused fuel prices to double.",
          "impose/lift a blockade French farmers lifted their blockade of the Channel Tunnel yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which one country refuses to trade with another country:",
        "examples": [
          "It has defended the economic blockade despite mounting international criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent goods or people entering or leaving a place, especially as a way of showing disagreement with a government or large organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Protesters are threatening to blockade refineries if the Government does not lower the tax on fuel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blockage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that stops something else passing through, or the act of stopping something passing through:",
        "examples": [
          "His death was caused by a blockage in one of his arteries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blockbuster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book or film that is very successful:",
        "examples": [
          "a blockbuster movie/novel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book or movie that is very successful:",
        "examples": [
          "We all felt the movie was a potential blockbuster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very successful product, film, etc. that makes a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "A Hollywood studio releases dozens of films in search of that one blockbuster.",
          "Blockbuster drugs produce huge profits for pharmaceutical companies.",
          "blockbuster products"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blocked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is blocked, no-one or nothing can move through it:",
        "examples": [
          "The road is blocked – you'll have to go round the other way.",
          "I've got a blocked (up) nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "prevented from reaching somewhere by someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He scored by hitting a rebound from a blocked shot in the penalty box."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "The money was in a blocked account to which he had no access.",
          "If kids want access to a blocked website, they have to get permission from their parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a blocked bank account is one that money cannot be removed from:",
        "examples": [
          "The money was put into a blocked account to which she had no access."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blocker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that prevents something from happening or succeeding:",
        "examples": [
          "I've installed an ad blocker so I don't get all those annoying adverts popping up when I'm browsing.",
          "The school needs to identify staff who are blockers of progress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that prevents something from passing through it to reach a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Titanium and zinc are effective blockers of ultraviolet radiation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance or medicine that stops a particular process from happening in the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Calcium channel blockers help control an irregular heart beat.",
          "To test whether opiates were responsible for the effects, researchers gave subjects an opiate receptor blocker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a player who stops players from the other team from reaching the player carrying the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "His size and speed made him both an excellent blocker and a useful offensive player.",
          "He was so good at sacking the quarterback that teams sometimes used as many as three blockers to keep him away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey (= a game played on ice), a large, thick piece of material worn on the hand and arm of a goaltender (= the player who stands in the team's goal to try to stop the other team from scoring):",
        "examples": [
          "Right-handed goaltenders will wear the blocker on the right hand.",
          "The puck bounced clear off the goalie's blocker."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blockers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that prevents something from happening or succeeding:",
        "examples": [
          "I've installed an ad blocker so I don't get all those annoying adverts popping up when I'm browsing.",
          "The school needs to identify staff who are blockers of progress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that prevents something from passing through it to reach a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Titanium and zinc are effective blockers of ultraviolet radiation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance or medicine that stops a particular process from happening in the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Calcium channel blockers help control an irregular heart beat.",
          "To test whether opiates were responsible for the effects, researchers gave subjects an opiate receptor blocker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a player who stops players from the other team from reaching the player carrying the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "His size and speed made him both an excellent blocker and a useful offensive player.",
          "He was so good at sacking the quarterback that teams sometimes used as many as three blockers to keep him away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey (= a game played on ice), a large, thick piece of material worn on the hand and arm of a goaltender (= the player who stands in the team's goal to try to stop the other team from scoring):",
        "examples": [
          "Right-handed goaltenders will wear the blocker on the right hand.",
          "The puck bounced clear off the goalie's blocker."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blocking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action or fact of preventing something such as light, air, or a moving object from passing through a place:",
        "examples": [
          "He is responsible for dealing with parking violations such as blocking of driveways.",
          "The structure will be largely built from glass in order to minimize the blocking of bay views."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of preventing something from happening or succeeding:",
        "examples": [
          "The blocking of legislation was a deliberate strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, the act of moving in front of opponents and pushing them back so that the player with the ball can carry it forwards more easily:",
        "examples": [
          "As a college player he was best known for his blocking.",
          "His blocking skills help the team's running game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that actors are arranged physically on a stage or film set:",
        "examples": [
          "The long, narrow stage creates some awkward blocking—performers sometimes have to repeat things so both sides of the house can see them.",
          "The actors already know their lines; they’re here to learn blocking and refine their delivery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blocks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the distance along a street from where one road crosses it to the place where the next road crosses it, or one part of a street like this, especially in a town or city:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum is just six blocks away.",
          "My friend and I live on the same block."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a square group of buildings or houses with roads on each side:",
        "examples": [
          "I took a walk around the block."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on the next street that crosses this street:",
        "examples": [
          "He lives just around the block."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solid, straight-sided piece of hard material:",
        "examples": [
          "a block of wood/ice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) a large piece of wood on which criminals had their head cut off:",
        "examples": [
          "He placed his neck on the block and the executioner released the blade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be killed by having your head cut off:",
        "examples": [
          "Anne Boleyn went to the block.",
          "She went to the block with great courage and dignity.",
          "Sir Thomas chose to go to the block rather than renounce his religion.",
          "He went to the block still proclaiming his loyalty to the king.",
          "After the plot was uncovered, the Earl was arrested and went to the block."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, usually tall building divided into separate parts for use as offices or homes by several different organizations or people:",
        "examples": [
          "office block They are erecting a new office block downtown.",
          "UK a tower block",
          "UK a block of flats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of things bought, dealt with, or considered together:",
        "examples": [
          "a block of tickets/seats/shares",
          "block booking Corporate hospitality firms make block bookings (= buy large numbers of seats) at big sporting events."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that blocks a tube or opening:",
        "examples": [
          "A block in (= an object blocking) the pipe was preventing the water from coming through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, the act of stopping or trying to stop an opponent or the ball from moving forwards:",
        "examples": [
          "The defender made a lunging block."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent movement through something:",
        "examples": [
          "block someone's way As she left the court, an angry crowd tried to block her way.",
          "A fallen tree is blocking the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be between someone and the thing they are looking at, so that they cannot see:",
        "examples": [
          "My view was blocked by a tall man in front of me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from happening or succeeding:",
        "examples": [
          "She was very talented and I felt her parents were blocking her progress.",
          "A group of politicians blocked the proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to stop an opponent or the ball from moving forwards:",
        "examples": [
          "Nobody blocked him as he ran into the open space.",
          "She jumped up and blocked the shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a bank blocks someone's account, they make it impossible for that person to remove money from it:",
        "examples": [
          "Federal agents blocked the accounts of five money-transfer operations in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop emails, text messages, phone calls, etc. from being received:",
        "examples": [
          "The carriers said they have rigorous filters to block spam, and they allow customers to block messages from certain numbers.",
          "Prosecutors say Wilson allegedly made the calls from a blocked phone number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on social media, to stop a particular person from being able to communicate with you or read what you have written:",
        "examples": [
          "My mum found out that I blocked her on Twitter and gave me another serious talk.",
          "In the Block Users section you should see a list of people you've blocked.",
          "Someone you've blocked won't be able to add you to a group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the buildings next to each other between crossing streets, or the distance from one street to the next in a city or town:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a good deli on this block."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A block is also an area enclosed by four streets that form a rectangle in a city or town:",
        "examples": [
          "The new building will take up an entire city block."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solid, straight-sided lump of hard material:",
        "examples": [
          "The warehouse stores building material, including cement blocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A block is also a child’s toy, usually a set of pieces of wood that can be arranged to make structures, walls, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of things considered together, or an amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a block of tickets/seats",
          "a block of time"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent movement through or past something, or to prevent something from happening or succeeding:",
        "examples": [
          "A fallen tree blocked the road.",
          "A large man in front of me blocked my view.",
          "Earl scored 28 points and blocked five shots.",
          "Congress blocked US aid to the government because of its segregation and human rights policies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide officially to stop something from happening or continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "The federal government's fight to block a bankruptcy settlement was rejected by the Supreme Court.",
          "block a bid/deal/merger The Federal Trade Commission said it planned to block the merger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a bank blocks someone's account, they make it impossible for that person to remove money from it:",
        "examples": [
          "Accounts of all suspected terrorists have been blocked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop emails, text messages, phone calls, etc. from a particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "The new phone allows users to block messages from particular senders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of shares that are sold by one organization at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "Deutsche Bank placed a block of six million shares at 781p.",
          "The shares were sold on the Toronto Stock Exchange in a block trade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official decision to stop something happening or continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "a block on sth Lobbyists are calling for a block on bonuses to rail operators while their safety record is so poor.",
          "put/remove a block on sth The government has put a block on all arms sales to the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building consisting of several apartments, offices, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There are four apartments in each block.",
          "a block of office buildings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "She offers a beginner's guide to the newest pensions on the block.",
          "A few more newspapers may go on the block before the end of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk a bad thing happening to you, for example getting a bad reputation, by doing something or helping someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Agency executives willing to lay their heads on the block in a pure results-driven agreement would be very brave."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a regular record of your thoughts, opinions, or experiences that you put on the internet for other people to read:",
        "examples": [
          "She writes a food blog in which she shares recipes, tips, and restaurant reviews.",
          "I read about it in/on a blog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write or add material to a blog:",
        "examples": [
          "She blogs about fashion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a website on which one person or group puts new information regularly, often every day; weblog:",
        "examples": [
          "As millions express their views on blogs, political dialogue has taken on a life of its own on the Web."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a blog, or to put new information on one:",
        "examples": [
          "Earlier this week, I blogged on the gulf between printed reports about these Olympics and the experience of living here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record of news, people's opinions, photos, and videos about a particular subject that someone puts on the internet and adds information, pictures, etc. to regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "on/in a blog They wrote about their experiences on a blog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a blog:",
        "examples": [
          "Managers need to be cautious about who they allow to blog or podcast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blogger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who writes a blog (= a regular record of someone's ideas, opinions, or experiences that is put on the internet for other people to read):",
        "examples": [
          "political bloggers",
          "I'm new as a food blogger.",
          "Celebrity bloggers are obsessed with the royal family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who writes a blog:",
        "examples": [
          "Malkin is an author and political blogger for the Washington Post."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloggers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who writes a blog (= a regular record of someone's ideas, opinions, or experiences that is put on the internet for other people to read):",
        "examples": [
          "political bloggers",
          "I'm new as a food blogger.",
          "Celebrity bloggers are obsessed with the royal family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who writes a blog:",
        "examples": [
          "Malkin is an author and political blogger for the Washington Post."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blogs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a regular record of your thoughts, opinions, or experiences that you put on the internet for other people to read:",
        "examples": [
          "She writes a food blog in which she shares recipes, tips, and restaurant reviews.",
          "I read about it in/on a blog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write or add material to a blog:",
        "examples": [
          "She blogs about fashion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a website on which one person or group puts new information regularly, often every day; weblog:",
        "examples": [
          "As millions express their views on blogs, political dialogue has taken on a life of its own on the Web."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a blog, or to put new information on one:",
        "examples": [
          "Earlier this week, I blogged on the gulf between printed reports about these Olympics and the experience of living here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record of news, people's opinions, photos, and videos about a particular subject that someone puts on the internet and adds information, pictures, etc. to regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "on/in a blog They wrote about their experiences on a blog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a blog:",
        "examples": [
          "Managers need to be cautious about who they allow to blog or podcast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man, often one who is considered to be ordinary:",
        "examples": [
          "Paul's a really good bloke (= I like him a lot).",
          "He's a funny (sort of) bloke (= slightly strange)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blokes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man, often one who is considered to be ordinary:",
        "examples": [
          "Paul's a really good bloke (= I like him a lot).",
          "He's a funny (sort of) bloke (= slightly strange)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blond": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "another spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blond person is someone, especially a man or boy, who has pale yellow or gold hair:",
        "examples": [
          "There was an adorable blond baby sitting in a high chair.",
          "If you don't know him, just look for the tall blond guy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a man or boy, with pale yellow or gold hair:",
        "examples": [
          "This genetic mutation is what distinguishes blonds from brunettes.",
          "He was a natural blond."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of hair) pale yellow or golden",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blonde": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pale yellow or gold in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "blonde hair Her blonde hair was tied back with a blue silk scarf.",
          "blonde wood Her modern, airy house has blonde wood floors and bright white walls.",
          "blonde beer This is a light blonde beer, not too bitter.",
          "My mum dyed her hair blonde.",
          "Cook, stirring, until the flour turns a light blonde colour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blonde person is someone, especially a woman or a girl, who has pale yellow or gold hair:",
        "examples": [
          "The photograph showed a blonde girl dressed in red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a woman or girl, with pale yellow or gold hair:",
        "examples": [
          "Who's the blonde talking to Bob?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blondes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pale yellow or gold in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "blonde hair Her blonde hair was tied back with a blue silk scarf.",
          "blonde wood Her modern, airy house has blonde wood floors and bright white walls.",
          "blonde beer This is a light blonde beer, not too bitter.",
          "My mum dyed her hair blonde.",
          "Cook, stirring, until the flour turns a light blonde colour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blonde person is someone, especially a woman or a girl, who has pale yellow or gold hair:",
        "examples": [
          "The photograph showed a blonde girl dressed in red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a woman or girl, with pale yellow or gold hair:",
        "examples": [
          "Who's the blonde talking to Bob?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the red liquid that is sent around the body by the heart, and carries oxygen and important substances to organs and tissue, and removes waste products:",
        "examples": [
          "lose blood He lost a lot of blood in the accident.",
          "dried blood She pointed to a patch of dried blood on the carpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow a trained person to take some blood from your body so that it can be stored and is ready to be given to people who have lost a lot of blood in an accident or operation:",
        "examples": [
          "Essentially, giving blood is about saving lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an informal word for blood tests (= scientific examinations of a person's blood to find out if they have any diseases or lack any important substances):",
        "examples": [
          "do bloods We go around the ward and do routine bloods in the morning.",
          "take someone’s bloods A nurse came in to take his bloods.",
          "I went to see the doctor and she ordered some bloods.",
          "My bloods came back normal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "family relationship by birth rather than marriage:",
        "examples": [
          "by blood They are related by blood.",
          "She has Russian blood (= one or more of her relatives was Russian)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone their first experience of something:",
        "examples": [
          "They decided to blood him in the international team at the age of only 18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the red liquid that is sent around the body by the heart and that is necessary for life:",
        "examples": [
          "He lost a lot of blood in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s relationship to a family or a nation by birth rather than by marriage:",
        "examples": [
          "They are related by blood.",
          "She has Russian blood in her veins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related by birth:",
        "examples": [
          "blood relatives",
          "a blood brother"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloodbath": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely violent event in which a large number of people are killed:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there nothing that the outside world can do to prevent a bloodbath?",
          "Any major confrontation with security forces would be likely to end in a bloodbath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very bad situation in which a lot of harm or damage is caused:",
        "examples": [
          "The government seem determined to continue in the face of an electoral bloodbath.",
          "We know there will be a bloodbath of job cuts in January and February."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the killing of a great number of people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blooded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having the type of blood mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "warm-blooded"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloodhound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of large dog with long ears, skin that hangs in folds, and a very good ability to smell things, used for hunting animals, or by the police for finding or catching people:",
        "examples": [
          "Prison guards and packs of bloodhounds are waiting for the escaped prisoner to make a move.",
          "Federal agents using bloodhounds are searching for a man wanted as a witness to the bombing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of dog with an unusually good ability to smell something, sometimes used for hunting animals or finding people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloodied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered in blood:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffered a bloodied nose in the fight.",
          "The body was discovered wearing a bloodied white T-shirt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloodiest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to express anger or to emphasize what you are saying in a slightly rude way:",
        "examples": [
          "I've had a bloody awful week.",
          "It's a bloody disgrace that some war widows don't get a decent pension.",
          "Don't be a bloody idiot!",
          "This computer's bloody useless! It's always going wrong.",
          "Don't you tell me what to do! I'll do what I bloody well like in my own house.",
          "I had a bloody good time last night.",
          "Life would be bloody boring if nothing ever went wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered with or full of blood:",
        "examples": [
          "a bloody nose"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely violent and involving a lot of blood and injuries:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a long and bloody battle and many men were killed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something bloody:",
        "examples": [
          "The first punch bloodied his nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing blood or losing blood:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a bloody nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Bloody also means with much loss of life and many serious injuries:",
        "examples": [
          "The Civil War was a very bloody war."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloodless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A bloodless military operation involves no deaths:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebel soldiers seized power in a bloodless coup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a face or skin that is extremely pale:",
        "examples": [
          "His face was thin and bloodless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without emotion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening without the use of violence:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebel soldiers seized power in a bloodless coup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloodline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "all the members of a family group of people or animals over a period of time, especially when considering their shared family characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "Ismailis believe that a bloodline joins the Aga Khan to Mohammed.",
          "This is a pedigree poodle - her bloodline is pure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloodlines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "all the members of a family group of people or animals over a period of time, especially when considering their shared family characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "Ismailis believe that a bloodline joins the Aga Khan to Mohammed.",
          "This is a pedigree poodle - her bloodline is pure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloods": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the red liquid that is sent around the body by the heart, and carries oxygen and important substances to organs and tissue, and removes waste products:",
        "examples": [
          "lose blood He lost a lot of blood in the accident.",
          "dried blood She pointed to a patch of dried blood on the carpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow a trained person to take some blood from your body so that it can be stored and is ready to be given to people who have lost a lot of blood in an accident or operation:",
        "examples": [
          "Essentially, giving blood is about saving lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an informal word for blood tests (= scientific examinations of a person's blood to find out if they have any diseases or lack any important substances):",
        "examples": [
          "do bloods We go around the ward and do routine bloods in the morning.",
          "take someone’s bloods A nurse came in to take his bloods.",
          "I went to see the doctor and she ordered some bloods.",
          "My bloods came back normal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "family relationship by birth rather than marriage:",
        "examples": [
          "by blood They are related by blood.",
          "She has Russian blood (= one or more of her relatives was Russian)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone their first experience of something:",
        "examples": [
          "They decided to blood him in the international team at the age of only 18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the red liquid that is sent around the body by the heart and that is necessary for life:",
        "examples": [
          "He lost a lot of blood in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s relationship to a family or a nation by birth rather than by marriage:",
        "examples": [
          "They are related by blood.",
          "She has Russian blood in her veins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related by birth:",
        "examples": [
          "blood relatives",
          "a blood brother"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloodshed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "killing and violence:",
        "examples": [
          "The army was brought in to try to prevent further bloodshed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a great amount of killing and injury:",
        "examples": [
          "The government must find a way to restore order and end the bloodshed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloodshot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When your eyes are bloodshot, they are red or pink on the white parts.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the eyes) with the white part showing red or pink:",
        "examples": [
          "Hay fever gives me a runny nose and bloodshot eyes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloodstream": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the flow of blood around the body:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug works more quickly if it is injected directly into the bloodstream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flow of blood through the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Most medicines reach the body through the bloodstream."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloodsuckers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal or insect that sucks blood from other animals:",
        "examples": [
          "Leeches and mosquitoes are bloodsuckers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloodthirsty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "eager to see or take part in violence and killing:",
        "examples": [
          "a bloodthirsty killer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "eager to see or take part in violence:",
        "examples": [
          "a bloodthirsty tyrant/crowd"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloody": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to express anger or to emphasize what you are saying in a slightly rude way:",
        "examples": [
          "I've had a bloody awful week.",
          "It's a bloody disgrace that some war widows don't get a decent pension.",
          "Don't be a bloody idiot!",
          "This computer's bloody useless! It's always going wrong.",
          "Don't you tell me what to do! I'll do what I bloody well like in my own house.",
          "I had a bloody good time last night.",
          "Life would be bloody boring if nothing ever went wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered with or full of blood:",
        "examples": [
          "a bloody nose"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely violent and involving a lot of blood and injuries:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a long and bloody battle and many men were killed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something bloody:",
        "examples": [
          "The first punch bloodied his nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing blood or losing blood:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a bloody nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Bloody also means with much loss of life and many serious injuries:",
        "examples": [
          "The Civil War was a very bloody war."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When a flower blooms, it opens or is open, and when a plant or tree blooms it produces flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "These flowers will bloom all through the summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow or develop successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "Rimbaud's poetic genius bloomed early."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flower on a plant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be producing flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "If I were you, I'd visit in April or May when all the flowers are in bloom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a plant or tree) to be completely covered in flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "The apple trees are in full bloom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of flowers) to have completely opened:",
        "examples": [
          "Feed the roses again when they are in full bloom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening with a lot of activity :",
        "examples": [
          "Houses are being rebuilt and entrepreneurship is in full bloom.",
          "The sexual revolution was in full bloom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "healthy, energetic, or attractive, especially because of the period of life you are in:",
        "examples": [
          "She is now in the bloom of her teenage years.",
          "He was 19, in the full bloom of youth.",
          "The two men were still in the bloom of manhood when they were killed.",
          "The magazine featured a picture of the model in the full bloom of pregnancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to produce flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "The roses are just coming into bloom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "health, energy, and good looks:",
        "examples": [
          "Her hair was dyed, and her bloom was fading, but she was still a very graceful woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden increase in the growth of algae (= very simple, small plants that grow in water) or other small organisms in an area of water, such as an ocean, lake, or river:",
        "examples": [
          "It is usually safe to boat in lakes where algae blooms are present, so long as you stay far away from surface scum.",
          "The water was filled with a bloom of blue-green algae that gave off a rotten smell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powder-like substance, usually white, that forms on a surface, for example when it has become wet and then dried again:",
        "examples": [
          "Bloom looks like a whitish veil growing over the surface of the painting.",
          "Sugar bloom, where moisture collects on the surface and develops a white film, occurs when chocolate has been exposed to damp conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powder-like or wax-like layer, usually white or grey, on the surface of some fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "The plums are purplish with a waxy bloom.",
          "The waxy white colouration on grapes is called bloom, and it often contains yeast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a plant or tree) to produce flowers, or (of a flower) to open or be open:",
        "examples": [
          "Alta loved watching her flowers bloom in the spring.",
          "fig. Their interest suddenly bloomed when they knew they would make money out of the deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flower, or the condition of having flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Roses in bloom are a beautiful sight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloomed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a flower blooms, it opens or is open, and when a plant or tree blooms it produces flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "These flowers will bloom all through the summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow or develop successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "Rimbaud's poetic genius bloomed early."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloomer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of large loaf of bread that has sloping cuts on the top",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, large, loose underwear worn below the waist by women:",
        "examples": [
          "Bloomers were worn underneath skirts and dresses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, long, loose trousers made to fit tightly around the ankles, worn by women under a skirt or for sports:",
        "examples": [
          "She posed proudly in her athletic bloomers, gathered at the knee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a silly or embarrassing mistake that does not have serious results",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bloomers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the past, large, loose underwear worn below the waist by women:",
        "examples": [
          "Bloomers were worn underneath skirts and dresses.",
          "They had some Victorian bloomers on display.",
          "A pair of Queen Victoria's bloomers were sold at auction.",
          "The fashion exhibition was on Victorian undergarments, including items such as corsets, petticoats, and bloomers.",
          "They had some bloomers from the late Edwardian era too."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, long, loose trousers made to fit tightly around the ankles, worn by women under a skirt or for sports:",
        "examples": [
          "She posed proudly in her athletic bloomers, gathered at the knee.",
          "Bloomers were worn by women when they rode bicycles.",
          "Around this time, women often wore knee-length bloomers with black stockings to do sports.",
          "When bloomers were introduced for women, some people found them rather shocking.",
          "Eventually, other garments such as skirts and shorts would replace bloomers for sporting activities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blooming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A person who is blooming has a healthy, energetic, and attractive appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "Jo looked really well, positively blooming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize a noun, adverb, or adjective, or to express anger:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a blooming disgrace!",
          "I'm not going to bloomin' well apologize to him!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blooms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When a flower blooms, it opens or is open, and when a plant or tree blooms it produces flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "These flowers will bloom all through the summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow or develop successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "Rimbaud's poetic genius bloomed early."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flower on a plant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be producing flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "If I were you, I'd visit in April or May when all the flowers are in bloom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a plant or tree) to be completely covered in flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "The apple trees are in full bloom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of flowers) to have completely opened:",
        "examples": [
          "Feed the roses again when they are in full bloom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening with a lot of activity :",
        "examples": [
          "Houses are being rebuilt and entrepreneurship is in full bloom.",
          "The sexual revolution was in full bloom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "healthy, energetic, or attractive, especially because of the period of life you are in:",
        "examples": [
          "She is now in the bloom of her teenage years.",
          "He was 19, in the full bloom of youth.",
          "The two men were still in the bloom of manhood when they were killed.",
          "The magazine featured a picture of the model in the full bloom of pregnancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to produce flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "The roses are just coming into bloom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "health, energy, and good looks:",
        "examples": [
          "Her hair was dyed, and her bloom was fading, but she was still a very graceful woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden increase in the growth of algae (= very simple, small plants that grow in water) or other small organisms in an area of water, such as an ocean, lake, or river:",
        "examples": [
          "It is usually safe to boat in lakes where algae blooms are present, so long as you stay far away from surface scum.",
          "The water was filled with a bloom of blue-green algae that gave off a rotten smell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powder-like substance, usually white, that forms on a surface, for example when it has become wet and then dried again:",
        "examples": [
          "Bloom looks like a whitish veil growing over the surface of the painting.",
          "Sugar bloom, where moisture collects on the surface and develops a white film, occurs when chocolate has been exposed to damp conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powder-like or wax-like layer, usually white or grey, on the surface of some fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "The plums are purplish with a waxy bloom.",
          "The waxy white colouration on grapes is called bloom, and it often contains yeast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a plant or tree) to produce flowers, or (of a flower) to open or be open:",
        "examples": [
          "Alta loved watching her flowers bloom in the spring.",
          "fig. Their interest suddenly bloomed when they knew they would make money out of the deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flower, or the condition of having flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Roses in bloom are a beautiful sight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blossom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When a tree or plant blossoms, it produces flowers before producing fruit that can be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "The cherry tree is beginning to blossom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When people blossom, they become more attractive, successful, or confident, and when good feelings or relationships blossom, they develop and become stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "She has really blossomed recently.",
          "blossom into They are all blossoming into attractive, confident adults.",
          "Sean and Sarah's friendship blossomed into love."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small flower, or the small flowers on a tree or plant:",
        "examples": [
          "apple/cherry blossom"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a tree or plant) to produce flowers that develop into fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "The cherry tree is beginning to blossom.",
          "fig. She has really blossomed recently (= become more confident and successful)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flower, or all the flowers on a tree or plant:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The tree was covered with white blossoms.",
          "[ U ] The scent of apple blossom filled the air."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blossomed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a tree or plant blossoms, it produces flowers before producing fruit that can be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "The cherry tree is beginning to blossom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When people blossom, they become more attractive, successful, or confident, and when good feelings or relationships blossom, they develop and become stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "She has really blossomed recently.",
          "blossom into They are all blossoming into attractive, confident adults.",
          "Sean and Sarah's friendship blossomed into love."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blossoming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a tree or plant blossoms, it produces flowers before producing fruit that can be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "The cherry tree is beginning to blossom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When people blossom, they become more attractive, successful, or confident, and when good feelings or relationships blossom, they develop and become stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "She has really blossomed recently.",
          "blossom into They are all blossoming into attractive, confident adults.",
          "Sean and Sarah's friendship blossomed into love."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blossoms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When a tree or plant blossoms, it produces flowers before producing fruit that can be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "The cherry tree is beginning to blossom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When people blossom, they become more attractive, successful, or confident, and when good feelings or relationships blossom, they develop and become stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "She has really blossomed recently.",
          "blossom into They are all blossoming into attractive, confident adults.",
          "Sean and Sarah's friendship blossomed into love."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small flower, or the small flowers on a tree or plant:",
        "examples": [
          "apple/cherry blossom"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a tree or plant) to produce flowers that develop into fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "The cherry tree is beginning to blossom.",
          "fig. She has really blossomed recently (= become more confident and successful)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flower, or all the flowers on a tree or plant:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The tree was covered with white blossoms.",
          "[ U ] The scent of apple blossom filled the air."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blotto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely drunk",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shirt for a woman or girl:",
        "examples": [
          "a white silk blouse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shirt for a woman or girl:",
        "examples": [
          "a cotton blouse"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blouses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shirt for a woman or girl:",
        "examples": [
          "a white silk blouse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shirt for a woman or girl:",
        "examples": [
          "a cotton blouse"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move and make currents of air, or to be moved or make something move on a current of air:",
        "examples": [
          "blow away The letter blew away and I had to run after it.",
          "blow something down A gale-force wind had blown the fence down .",
          "The wind was blowing harder every minute.",
          "I blew the dust off the books.",
          "I wish you wouldn't blow smoke in my face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sound by forcing air out of your mouth and through an instrument, or to make a sound when someone does this:",
        "examples": [
          "Ann blew a few notes on the trumpet.",
          "He scored the winning goal just before the whistle blew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to blow air down a tube into a piece of heated soft glass, in order to shape it into an object:",
        "examples": [
          "a beautiful blown glass vase"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force air from your lungs and through your nose to clear it:",
        "examples": [
          "Remember to wash your hands after you blow your nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kiss your hand and blow on it in the direction of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "As I finished my speech, she blew me a kiss from the audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be destroyed by a bomb, technical failure, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "His car had been blown to pieces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an electrical fuse (= a short, thin piece of wire) blows, or if something electrical blows a fuse, the device it is in stops working because it is receiving too much electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "My microwave has stopped working - I think the fuse has blown.",
          "blow a fuse She switched on the light and blew all the fuses in the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a tyre blows, it suddenly gets a hole in it and goes flat.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seriously damage something by making it explode:",
        "examples": [
          "The explosion blew the building sky-high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend a large amount of money, especially on things that are not really necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "When I got paid I blew it all on a night out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard hit with a hand or a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "a sharp blow to the stomach"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unexpected event that has a damaging effect on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Losing his job was a severe blow to his confidence.",
          "Her death came as a terrible blow to her parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of blowing:",
        "examples": [
          "a blow on the trumpet",
          "It took him three blows to get all the candles out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a walk in the fresh air:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we go out for a blow?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a current of air, or to move something or be moved with a current of air:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] The wind blew over a garbage can (= pushed it down on its side).",
          "[ M ] We brought in the birthday cake and watched Lisa blow out the candles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To blow up something is to push air inside it to make it larger:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] We blew 12 balloons up for Charles’ party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you blow your nose, you force air through it to push out something that is blocking it, so that you can breathe better.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy something in an explosion or to be destroyed in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The gas explosion blew a huge hole in the ground.",
          "[ M ] The explosion from the gas leak blew all the windows out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml To blow a sum of money is to spend it in a foolish way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I blew my first paycheck on a night out with my friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard hit with the hand or a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "A sharp blow on the chest sent him spinning to the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blow is also an unexpected, harmful event:",
        "examples": [
          "Her death at twenty was a terrible blow to her parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people come to blows, they physically fight:",
        "examples": [
          "The brothers almost came to blows over sharing the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend a lot of money on something that is not important or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "Central Bank blew $900m of foreign-exchange reserves in the first two weeks of October alone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone in authority about something harmful or illegal that someone is doing:",
        "examples": [
          "If two of the firm's employees hadn't blown the whistle, the scandal would never have become known."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell people the real and unpleasant facts about something that were previously not known:",
        "examples": [
          "The report blew the lid on the culture of secrecy surrounding the company's new range of fizzy-drink products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause serious harm or damage to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Defeat would blow a hole in the club's finances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes serious problems or spoils your chances of success:",
        "examples": [
          "be a blow to sth The loss of 1000 jobs is another blow to the country's manufacturing sector.",
          "come as a blow (to sb/sth) Unemployment figures will come as a blow to the Chancellor as he prepares next week's budget.",
          "deal/deliver a blow (to sb/sth) Rising pollution levels threaten to deal a blow to the state's billion-dollar tourism industry.",
          "a major/devastating/bitter blow We have suffered a major blow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the bad effects of something seem to be not as bad as they could have been:",
        "examples": [
          "If things go wrong there are no mechanisms to soften the blow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blowback": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "negative reactions or results that were not intended, such as criticism, protest, or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "If he tried to control immigration, there would be blowback from farmers who could not get workers to pick produce."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blowed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone says that they are blowed if they will do something, they are determined not to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm blowed if I'm going to pay for his taxi home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blower": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that blows out air, for example to heat or cool a place, or to remove something from a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Turn the heater control to hot, and set the blower to medium/high speed.",
          "Use the blower to collect the leaves into piles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who blows air down a tube to shape heated glass into objects:",
        "examples": [
          "When the blower is attaching bases to wine glasses, the stem will slide off if the glass is too hot, and won't stick if it's too cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the telephone:",
        "examples": [
          "I had Charles on the blower this morning.",
          "Get on the blower and complain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "Get on the blower and invite him round."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blowers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that blows out air, for example to heat or cool a place, or to remove something from a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Turn the heater control to hot, and set the blower to medium/high speed.",
          "Use the blower to collect the leaves into piles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who blows air down a tube to shape heated glass into objects:",
        "examples": [
          "When the blower is attaching bases to wine glasses, the stem will slide off if the glass is too hot, and won't stick if it's too cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the telephone:",
        "examples": [
          "I had Charles on the blower this morning.",
          "Get on the blower and complain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "Get on the blower and invite him round."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blowfish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fish, found in warm and tropical seas, that can make itself larger by filling its stomach with water or air:",
        "examples": [
          "Fugu, the poisonous Japanese blowfish, must be carefully prepared to remove its toxic parts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blowhard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who likes to talk about how important they are",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blowing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move and make currents of air, or to be moved or make something move on a current of air:",
        "examples": [
          "blow away The letter blew away and I had to run after it.",
          "blow something down A gale-force wind had blown the fence down .",
          "The wind was blowing harder every minute.",
          "I blew the dust off the books.",
          "I wish you wouldn't blow smoke in my face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sound by forcing air out of your mouth and through an instrument, or to make a sound when someone does this:",
        "examples": [
          "Ann blew a few notes on the trumpet.",
          "He scored the winning goal just before the whistle blew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to blow air down a tube into a piece of heated soft glass, in order to shape it into an object:",
        "examples": [
          "a beautiful blown glass vase"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force air from your lungs and through your nose to clear it:",
        "examples": [
          "Remember to wash your hands after you blow your nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kiss your hand and blow on it in the direction of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "As I finished my speech, she blew me a kiss from the audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be destroyed by a bomb, technical failure, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "His car had been blown to pieces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an electrical fuse (= a short, thin piece of wire) blows, or if something electrical blows a fuse, the device it is in stops working because it is receiving too much electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "My microwave has stopped working - I think the fuse has blown.",
          "blow a fuse She switched on the light and blew all the fuses in the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a tyre blows, it suddenly gets a hole in it and goes flat.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seriously damage something by making it explode:",
        "examples": [
          "The explosion blew the building sky-high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend a large amount of money, especially on things that are not really necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "When I got paid I blew it all on a night out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard hit with a hand or a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "a sharp blow to the stomach"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unexpected event that has a damaging effect on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Losing his job was a severe blow to his confidence.",
          "Her death came as a terrible blow to her parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of blowing:",
        "examples": [
          "a blow on the trumpet",
          "It took him three blows to get all the candles out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a walk in the fresh air:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we go out for a blow?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a current of air, or to move something or be moved with a current of air:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] The wind blew over a garbage can (= pushed it down on its side).",
          "[ M ] We brought in the birthday cake and watched Lisa blow out the candles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To blow up something is to push air inside it to make it larger:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] We blew 12 balloons up for Charles’ party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you blow your nose, you force air through it to push out something that is blocking it, so that you can breathe better.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy something in an explosion or to be destroyed in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The gas explosion blew a huge hole in the ground.",
          "[ M ] The explosion from the gas leak blew all the windows out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml To blow a sum of money is to spend it in a foolish way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I blew my first paycheck on a night out with my friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard hit with the hand or a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "A sharp blow on the chest sent him spinning to the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blow is also an unexpected, harmful event:",
        "examples": [
          "Her death at twenty was a terrible blow to her parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people come to blows, they physically fight:",
        "examples": [
          "The brothers almost came to blows over sharing the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend a lot of money on something that is not important or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "Central Bank blew $900m of foreign-exchange reserves in the first two weeks of October alone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone in authority about something harmful or illegal that someone is doing:",
        "examples": [
          "If two of the firm's employees hadn't blown the whistle, the scandal would never have become known."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell people the real and unpleasant facts about something that were previously not known:",
        "examples": [
          "The report blew the lid on the culture of secrecy surrounding the company's new range of fizzy-drink products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause serious harm or damage to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Defeat would blow a hole in the club's finances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes serious problems or spoils your chances of success:",
        "examples": [
          "be a blow to sth The loss of 1000 jobs is another blow to the country's manufacturing sector.",
          "come as a blow (to sb/sth) Unemployment figures will come as a blow to the Chancellor as he prepares next week's budget.",
          "deal/deliver a blow (to sb/sth) Rising pollution levels threaten to deal a blow to the state's billion-dollar tourism industry.",
          "a major/devastating/bitter blow We have suffered a major blow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the bad effects of something seem to be not as bad as they could have been:",
        "examples": [
          "If things go wrong there are no mechanisms to soften the blow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of blow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blowout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden explosion of a tyre on a road vehicle while it is moving quickly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large meal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large party or social occasion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when your hair is dried into a style using a hairdryer:",
        "examples": [
          "This look lasts much longer than a blowout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden bursting and release of air from a tire on a moving vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "He narrowly averted crashing into another car after the blowout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sports competition in which one side wins by a very large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "If the game is a blowout, fans start to leave before it’s over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of time during which shares are sold for a high price:",
        "examples": [
          "blowout in sth While there was a blowout in hi-tech shares in the US overnight, internet shares in the UK performed in a more subdued fashion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very difficult economic period during which companies lose money and people lose jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "The dot.com blowout hit jobs in the finance sector hardest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden large increase in the price of something:",
        "examples": [
          "blowout in sth The blowout in the price of gas and electricity is having an effect on domestic bills."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move and make currents of air, or to be moved or make something move on a current of air:",
        "examples": [
          "blow away The letter blew away and I had to run after it.",
          "blow something down A gale-force wind had blown the fence down .",
          "The wind was blowing harder every minute.",
          "I blew the dust off the books.",
          "I wish you wouldn't blow smoke in my face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sound by forcing air out of your mouth and through an instrument, or to make a sound when someone does this:",
        "examples": [
          "Ann blew a few notes on the trumpet.",
          "He scored the winning goal just before the whistle blew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to blow air down a tube into a piece of heated soft glass, in order to shape it into an object:",
        "examples": [
          "a beautiful blown glass vase"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force air from your lungs and through your nose to clear it:",
        "examples": [
          "Remember to wash your hands after you blow your nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kiss your hand and blow on it in the direction of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "As I finished my speech, she blew me a kiss from the audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be destroyed by a bomb, technical failure, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "His car had been blown to pieces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an electrical fuse (= a short, thin piece of wire) blows, or if something electrical blows a fuse, the device it is in stops working because it is receiving too much electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "My microwave has stopped working - I think the fuse has blown.",
          "blow a fuse She switched on the light and blew all the fuses in the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a tyre blows, it suddenly gets a hole in it and goes flat.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seriously damage something by making it explode:",
        "examples": [
          "The explosion blew the building sky-high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend a large amount of money, especially on things that are not really necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "When I got paid I blew it all on a night out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard hit with a hand or a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "a sharp blow to the stomach"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unexpected event that has a damaging effect on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Losing his job was a severe blow to his confidence.",
          "Her death came as a terrible blow to her parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of blowing:",
        "examples": [
          "a blow on the trumpet",
          "It took him three blows to get all the candles out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a walk in the fresh air:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we go out for a blow?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a current of air, or to move something or be moved with a current of air:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] The wind blew over a garbage can (= pushed it down on its side).",
          "[ M ] We brought in the birthday cake and watched Lisa blow out the candles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To blow up something is to push air inside it to make it larger:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] We blew 12 balloons up for Charles’ party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you blow your nose, you force air through it to push out something that is blocking it, so that you can breathe better.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy something in an explosion or to be destroyed in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The gas explosion blew a huge hole in the ground.",
          "[ M ] The explosion from the gas leak blew all the windows out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml To blow a sum of money is to spend it in a foolish way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I blew my first paycheck on a night out with my friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard hit with the hand or a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "A sharp blow on the chest sent him spinning to the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blow is also an unexpected, harmful event:",
        "examples": [
          "Her death at twenty was a terrible blow to her parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people come to blows, they physically fight:",
        "examples": [
          "The brothers almost came to blows over sharing the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend a lot of money on something that is not important or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "Central Bank blew $900m of foreign-exchange reserves in the first two weeks of October alone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone in authority about something harmful or illegal that someone is doing:",
        "examples": [
          "If two of the firm's employees hadn't blown the whistle, the scandal would never have become known."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell people the real and unpleasant facts about something that were previously not known:",
        "examples": [
          "The report blew the lid on the culture of secrecy surrounding the company's new range of fizzy-drink products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause serious harm or damage to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Defeat would blow a hole in the club's finances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes serious problems or spoils your chances of success:",
        "examples": [
          "be a blow to sth The loss of 1000 jobs is another blow to the country's manufacturing sector.",
          "come as a blow (to sb/sth) Unemployment figures will come as a blow to the Chancellor as he prepares next week's budget.",
          "deal/deliver a blow (to sb/sth) Rising pollution levels threaten to deal a blow to the state's billion-dollar tourism industry.",
          "a major/devastating/bitter blow We have suffered a major blow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the bad effects of something seem to be not as bad as they could have been:",
        "examples": [
          "If things go wrong there are no mechanisms to soften the blow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blowtorch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool used to heat metal or remove paint from a surface by producing an extremely hot flame",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool that produces a very hot flame, used to heat metal or remove paint from a surface",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blowup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a copy of something that is made bigger:",
        "examples": [
          "We need a blowup of this picture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for bacon, lettuce, and tomato: a sandwich with bacon, lettuce (= a green salad vegetable), and tomato in it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blubber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cry in a noisy way like a child:",
        "examples": [
          "There he sat, cowering against the wall, blubbering like a child.",
          "Oh stop blubbing! Your knee can't hurt that much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thick layer of fat under the skin of sea mammals, such as whales, that keeps them warm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "too much body fat on a human:",
        "examples": [
          "Get some exercise and get rid of some of that blubber!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the layer of fat under the skin of sea mammals such as whales which keeps them warm:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the larger whales are insulated by a two-foot layer of blubber.",
          "fig. I’m on a diet, trying to lose some of this blubber around the middle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cry in a noisy and uncontrollable way",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blubbering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cry in a noisy way like a child:",
        "examples": [
          "There he sat, cowering against the wall, blubbering like a child.",
          "Oh stop blubbing! Your knee can't hurt that much."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bludgeon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone hard and repeatedly with a heavy weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "The two boys had been mercilessly bludgeoned to death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The managers bludgeoned us into agreeing to the changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy stick that is thick at one end and is used as a weapon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone hard and repeatedly with a heavy weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "He was bludgeoned to death."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of the colour of the sky without clouds on a bright day, or a darker or lighter type of this:",
        "examples": [
          "a faded blue shirt",
          "pale blue eyes",
          "Her hands were blue with cold (= slightly blue because of the cold)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing or mentioning sexual activity in a way that offends many people:",
        "examples": [
          "a blue joke",
          "a blue movie/film",
          "His humour is a bit too blue for my tastes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling or showing sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been a bit blue since she left him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of meat) cooked so that it is still very red",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the colour of the sky without clouds on a bright day, or a darker or lighter type of this",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has played a sport for Oxford University against Cambridge University or for Cambridge University against Oxford University, or the title given to him or her for this",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an argument with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a blue with his wife in the middle of the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) the color of the sky on a clear, bright day:",
        "examples": [
          "She has blue eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sad; unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t know what’s wrong – I just feel blue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blueberries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the dark blue fruit of a bush that is grown in North America, similar to a bilberry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the dark blue fruit of a common North American bush:",
        "examples": [
          "blueberry pie"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blueberry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the dark blue fruit of a bush that is grown in North America, similar to a bilberry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the dark blue fruit of a common North American bush:",
        "examples": [
          "blueberry pie"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bluebird": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small blue singing bird found in North America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bluebirds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small blue singing bird found in North America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bluegrass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of country music from the southern US played on instruments such as guitars, banjos, and violins",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of bluish-green grass that is commonly used in the US for animal feed and for lawns, sports fields, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of traditional music from the southern US that is played on instruments with strings such as guitars, banjos, and violins",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blueprint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a photographic copy of an early plan for a building or machine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an early plan or design that explains how something might be achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "their blueprint for economic reform"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan for a building or machine, printed with white lines on a blue background",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete plan that explains how to do or develop something:",
        "examples": [
          "The report provided a blueprint for relieving the county’s crowded jail facilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan that describes how to do or achieve something in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "blueprint for sth the health ministry's latest blueprint for pension reform",
          "establish/draw up/draft a blueprint Establishing the right blueprint is a challenge unique to each organization.",
          "provide a blueprint The rules provide a vital blueprint for what the state may look like for years to come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a copy of a technical drawing that shows white lines on a blue background and is used especially in the building industry:",
        "examples": [
          "A blueprint has been drawn up for a massive new retail and leisure complex."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blueprints": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a photographic copy of an early plan for a building or machine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an early plan or design that explains how something might be achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "their blueprint for economic reform"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan for a building or machine, printed with white lines on a blue background",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete plan that explains how to do or develop something:",
        "examples": [
          "The report provided a blueprint for relieving the county’s crowded jail facilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan that describes how to do or achieve something in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "blueprint for sth the health ministry's latest blueprint for pension reform",
          "establish/draw up/draft a blueprint Establishing the right blueprint is a challenge unique to each organization.",
          "provide a blueprint The rules provide a vital blueprint for what the state may look like for years to come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a copy of a technical drawing that shows white lines on a blue background and is used especially in the building industry:",
        "examples": [
          "A blueprint has been drawn up for a massive new retail and leisure complex."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bluer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of the colour of the sky without clouds on a bright day, or a darker or lighter type of this:",
        "examples": [
          "a faded blue shirt",
          "pale blue eyes",
          "Her hands were blue with cold (= slightly blue because of the cold)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing or mentioning sexual activity in a way that offends many people:",
        "examples": [
          "a blue joke",
          "a blue movie/film",
          "His humour is a bit too blue for my tastes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling or showing sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been a bit blue since she left him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of meat) cooked so that it is still very red",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the colour of the sky without clouds on a bright day, or a darker or lighter type of this",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has played a sport for Oxford University against Cambridge University or for Cambridge University against Oxford University, or the title given to him or her for this",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an argument with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a blue with his wife in the middle of the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) the color of the sky on a clear, bright day:",
        "examples": [
          "She has blue eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sad; unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t know what’s wrong – I just feel blue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of slow, sad music, originally from the southern US, in which the singer typically sings about their difficult life or bad luck in love:",
        "examples": [
          "Billie Holiday was famous for singing the blues.",
          "a famous blues singer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mood of sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s got a bad case of the blues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of music that began among African-American musicians in the southern US, often with lyrics (= words) about a difficult life or bad luck in love",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bluest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of the colour of the sky without clouds on a bright day, or a darker or lighter type of this:",
        "examples": [
          "a faded blue shirt",
          "pale blue eyes",
          "Her hands were blue with cold (= slightly blue because of the cold)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing or mentioning sexual activity in a way that offends many people:",
        "examples": [
          "a blue joke",
          "a blue movie/film",
          "His humour is a bit too blue for my tastes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling or showing sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been a bit blue since she left him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of meat) cooked so that it is still very red",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the colour of the sky without clouds on a bright day, or a darker or lighter type of this",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has played a sport for Oxford University against Cambridge University or for Cambridge University against Oxford University, or the title given to him or her for this",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an argument with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a blue with his wife in the middle of the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) the color of the sky on a clear, bright day:",
        "examples": [
          "She has blue eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sad; unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t know what’s wrong – I just feel blue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bluff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to deceive someone by making them think either that you are going to do something when you really have no intention of doing it, or that you have knowledge that you do not really have, or that you are someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "bluff someone into something/doing something She bluffed the doorman into thinking that she was a reporter.",
          "Is he going to jump or is he only bluffing?",
          "Tony seems to know a lot about music, but sometimes I think he's only bluffing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you bluff your way into or out of a situation, you get yourself into or out of it by deceiving people:",
        "examples": [
          "How did Mina manage to bluff her way into that job?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to bluff:",
        "examples": [
          "When she said she was leaving him, he thought it was only a bluff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cliff or very steep bank",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "direct or too honest, often in a way that people find rude:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite her bluff manner, she's actually a very kind woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to trick someone into believing something, esp. in order to get an advantage over that person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The landlord claimed to have the right to raise his rent, but we believed he was bluffing and refused to pay it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used in many names of places) a cliff or steep slope, often above a river:",
        "examples": [
          "Council Bluffs, Iowa"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to trick someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The threat to go on strike was no bluff, the union leaders insisted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bluffing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deceive someone by making them think either that you are going to do something when you really have no intention of doing it, or that you have knowledge that you do not really have, or that you are someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "bluff someone into something/doing something She bluffed the doorman into thinking that she was a reporter.",
          "Is he going to jump or is he only bluffing?",
          "Tony seems to know a lot about music, but sometimes I think he's only bluffing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you bluff your way into or out of a situation, you get yourself into or out of it by deceiving people:",
        "examples": [
          "How did Mina manage to bluff her way into that job?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bluish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slightly blue:",
        "examples": [
          "bluish-grey eyes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blunder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious mistake, usually caused by not taking care or thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "He said that the tax was a major political blunder.",
          "I made a blunder by getting his name wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in an awkward way:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear him blundering around in the darkness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a serious mistake, usually because of not taking care or thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "Police blundered by not releasing more details about the case to focus public interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a big mistake, especially one resulting from a lack of care or thought:",
        "examples": [
          "His failure to respond immediately to the accusations was a major political blunder."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blundered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in an awkward way:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear him blundering around in the darkness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a serious mistake, usually because of not taking care or thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "Police blundered by not releasing more details about the case to focus public interest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blunt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A blunt pencil, knife, etc. is not sharp and therefore not able to write, cut, etc. well.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "saying what you think without trying to be polite or considering other people's feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll be blunt - that last piece of work you did was terrible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less sharp",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a feeling less strong:",
        "examples": [
          "My recent bad experience has blunted my enthusiasm for travel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large cigarette or cigar containing the drug cannabis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "saying what you think without trying to be polite or caring about other people’s feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "blunt criticism",
          "Blunt and outspoken, he often quarreled with fellow officials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having a sharp edge or point:",
        "examples": [
          "Use a blunt instrument to smash the ginger and onion into the garlic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less strongly felt:",
        "examples": [
          "Eating between meals will blunt your appetite."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bluntly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you speak bluntly, you speak without trying to be polite or considering other people's feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "She told me bluntly that I should lose weight.",
          "To put it bluntly, I can't afford it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blunts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A blunt pencil, knife, etc. is not sharp and therefore not able to write, cut, etc. well.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "saying what you think without trying to be polite or considering other people's feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll be blunt - that last piece of work you did was terrible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less sharp",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a feeling less strong:",
        "examples": [
          "My recent bad experience has blunted my enthusiasm for travel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large cigarette or cigar containing the drug cannabis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "saying what you think without trying to be polite or caring about other people’s feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "blunt criticism",
          "Blunt and outspoken, he often quarreled with fellow officials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having a sharp edge or point:",
        "examples": [
          "Use a blunt instrument to smash the ginger and onion into the garlic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less strongly felt:",
        "examples": [
          "Eating between meals will blunt your appetite."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you cannot see clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "If I don't wear my glasses, everything is just a blur."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you cannot remember or understand clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "It all happened so long ago that it's just a blur to me now.",
          "The last few days seem to have gone by in a blur."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (make something or someone) become difficult to see clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "As she drifted into sleep, the doctor's face began to blur and fade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the difference between two things less clear, or to make it difficult to see the exact truth about something:",
        "examples": [
          "This film blurs the line/distinction/boundary between reality and fantasy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something whose shape is not clear",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A blur is also something that you cannot remember clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "It all happened so long ago that it’s just a blur to me now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become unclear, or to make something hard to see:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] These deals are blurring the distinction between local and long-distance telephone service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a memory has blurred or something has blurred it, it becomes hard to remember clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "My childhood memories are already blurring."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blurred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "difficult to see:",
        "examples": [
          "The photograph was very blurred.",
          "The picture on the TV went all blurry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to understand or separate clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you agree that male and female roles are becoming blurred?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to see clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "My eyes were blurred with tears."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blurry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "difficult to see clearly; making it difficult for someone to see things clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "Using a tripod will help steady your camera and prevent blurry photos.",
          "She noticed that her vision was blurry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to remember clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "Now it's all just a blurry memory.",
          "That's when things got blurry. Was it Saturday or Sunday when we went to the beach?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not clear and definite:",
        "examples": [
          "The law in this area is blurry.",
          "There's an increasingly blurry line between work and home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blurt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say something suddenly and without thinking, usually because you are excited or nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "He blurted everything out about the baby, though we'd agreed to keep it a secret for a while.",
          "[ + speech ] She suddenly blurted out, \"I can't do it!\"",
          "[ + that ] Late one evening, Gianni blurted out that he loved her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something suddenly, and without thinking of the results:",
        "examples": [
          "At one point, Goetz blurted out, \"The subways down there are terrible.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "blush": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become pink in the face, usually from embarrassment:",
        "examples": [
          "blush to think I blush to think what a fool I made of myself.",
          "I always blush when I speak in public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pink colour in the face, usually from embarrassment:",
        "examples": [
          "A blush of shame crept up his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powder or cream put on the cheeks to make them look pink:",
        "examples": [
          "You would never wear a shade of blush that doesn't work with your skin tone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale pink colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The soft, neutral colours of blush and beige pair perfectly together.",
          "The dresses come in ravishing shades of blush pink and leaf green."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pink wine:",
        "examples": [
          "Rosés - or, to be more precise, California blush wines - are selling well this summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become redder or darker in the face, usually from embarrassment:",
        "examples": [
          "He blushed at the thought of what he’d done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a red color on the face, usually from embarrassment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance, often a powder, put on the face to add a slightly red color",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blushes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become pink in the face, usually from embarrassment:",
        "examples": [
          "blush to think I blush to think what a fool I made of myself.",
          "I always blush when I speak in public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pink colour in the face, usually from embarrassment:",
        "examples": [
          "A blush of shame crept up his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powder or cream put on the cheeks to make them look pink:",
        "examples": [
          "You would never wear a shade of blush that doesn't work with your skin tone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale pink colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The soft, neutral colours of blush and beige pair perfectly together.",
          "The dresses come in ravishing shades of blush pink and leaf green."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pink wine:",
        "examples": [
          "Rosés - or, to be more precise, California blush wines - are selling well this summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become redder or darker in the face, usually from embarrassment:",
        "examples": [
          "He blushed at the thought of what he’d done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a red color on the face, usually from embarrassment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance, often a powder, put on the face to add a slightly red color",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "blushing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become pink in the face, usually from embarrassment:",
        "examples": [
          "blush to think I blush to think what a fool I made of myself.",
          "I always blush when I speak in public."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bluster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak in a loud, angry, or offended way, usually with little effect:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"You had no right to do it, no right at all,\" he blustered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the wind blusters, it blows strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "A gale was blustering around the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loud, angry, or offended talk, usually with little effect:",
        "examples": [
          "I knew that it was all bluster and he wasn't really angry with me.",
          "His tough talk amounts to no more than macho bluster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "talk intended to seem important or threatening but which is not taken seriously and has little effect:",
        "examples": [
          "For all his bluster about his military adventures, McLaughlin was enormously likable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin scarf made of feathers, worn around the neck:",
        "examples": [
          "a feather boa"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, strong snake, found in South and Central America, that kills animals and birds by wrapping itself around them and crushing them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a male pig kept for breeding on a farm, or a type of wild pig",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male pig kept for breeding on a farm, or a type of wild pig",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "board": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin, flat piece of cut wood or other hard material, often used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Cheeses were laid out on a board.",
          "There was a \"For Sale\" board outside the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of wood or other hard material with a special pattern on it, used for playing games:",
        "examples": [
          "a chess board"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher wrote her name up on the board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "I stuck the notice (up) on the board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "I dived off the top board today, Dad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the wooden fence surrounding the ice surface in ice hockey:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd crashed into the boards and hurt his leg quite badly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the stage in a theatre:",
        "examples": [
          "tread the boards It was over two decades since he had trodden the boards (= acted in a theatre)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people who are responsible for controlling and organizing a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "She started in the firm after college and now she's on the board.",
          "She serves on the board of a literacy charity set up by her family.",
          "Board members will vote on the measures at their meeting tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official examination given by some medical and business organizations in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "This is my last chance to pass the boards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on a boat, train, or aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "As soon as I was on board, I began to have second thoughts about leaving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as part of a group or team, especially for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "bring someone on board Let's bring Rob on board for the Saudi deal - he's the expert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in agreement with a particular course of action, especially so that you get involved with it:",
        "examples": [
          "Seeing his enthusiasm and expertise, others quickly got on board with his grand ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "meals provided when you are staying somewhere, usually for money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get onto or allow people to get onto a boat, train, or aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "At London airport she boarded a plane to Australia.",
          "Will passengers waiting to board please go to the ticket counter?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay to sleep and eat meals in someone's house:",
        "examples": [
          "During his stay in England he boarded with a family in Bath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sleep and eat at school during the school term:",
        "examples": [
          "When you went to school were you a day student or did you board?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for a pet animal to be temporarily taken care of at a place other than its home:",
        "examples": [
          "He boards the dog out when he goes on business trips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to slide on the snow by standing on a specially shaped board:",
        "examples": [
          "I love to go boarding in the winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, to make a dangerous hit that sends an opponent into one of the boards that surround the rink (= playing area):",
        "examples": [
          "He was given a penalty for boarding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, flat piece of hard material such as wood or plastic:",
        "examples": [
          "The floor boards of the old house squeaked as he walked across them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A board is also a flat piece of hard material that is made to be used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "an ironing board",
          "a cheese board"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A board can be a chalkboard.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A board can also be a circuit board.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people who are responsible for controlling the operation of a public or private organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a community/school board",
          "She sits on the board of several large companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "meals provided when you are staying somewhere",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get onto or allow people to get onto an aircraft, train, or ship:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Flight 701 to Los Angeles is now boarding at gate 14A."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for an animal to be temporarily taken care of and fed at a place other than its home:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We board our dogs at the kennel when we go away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people who shareholders choose to manage a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The board has decided to reject the offer.",
          "Club manager, Gomez, insists he has the full backing of the board.",
          "be/sit/have a seat on the board He sat on the board of the WPP Group for over ten years.",
          "step down/stand down/resign from the board She will stand down from the board at the forthcoming AGM.",
          "At the age of 27, she is the youngest member to join the board.",
          "an emergency board meeting.",
          "a non-executive board member"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are responsible for making rules and decisions on behalf of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "A complaint was filed with the state medical board.",
          "a school governing board"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat object covered with small metal electrical connections that create one or more circuits, used in computers and other electronic equipment :",
        "examples": [
          "a graphics board"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat object on a wall on which information can be fixed:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a list of names on the board outside my office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room and meals that are provided for someone who is staying away from home, for example in a hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "The package includes food and board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "examinations given by some business organizations in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "The best strategy for passing the boards is to study early and often."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be legal and honest:",
        "examples": [
          "Pay-offs and all other financial dealings were ruled to have been above board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "affecting all areas, parts of an organization, people, etc. involved in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The new 18% tax rate will apply across the board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or start to be involved in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure all senior managers are on board and involved in the internet strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone become involved in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "A consultancy firm was brought on board to ensure consistency and compatibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "travelling on a plane, ship, or train:",
        "examples": [
          "The aircraft had 92 passengers on board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept a new idea, method of working, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It's important that we take on board the environmental concerns of consumers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if passengers board a plane, ship, or train, or if a plane, ship, or train is boarding, passengers get on to it before the start of a journey:",
        "examples": [
          "Flight 2864 to Frankfurt is now boarding at Gate 12."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boarded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get onto or allow people to get onto a boat, train, or aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "At London airport she boarded a plane to Australia.",
          "Will passengers waiting to board please go to the ticket counter?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay to sleep and eat meals in someone's house:",
        "examples": [
          "During his stay in England he boarded with a family in Bath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sleep and eat at school during the school term:",
        "examples": [
          "When you went to school were you a day student or did you board?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for a pet animal to be temporarily taken care of at a place other than its home:",
        "examples": [
          "He boards the dog out when he goes on business trips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to slide on the snow by standing on a specially shaped board:",
        "examples": [
          "I love to go boarding in the winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, to make a dangerous hit that sends an opponent into one of the boards that surround the rink (= playing area):",
        "examples": [
          "He was given a penalty for boarding."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boarding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "boards that have been fastened side by side to each other",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey (= a game played on ice), the act of violently pushing a player against the boards surrounding the ice surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The referee called a penalty for boarding.",
          "A hockey referee indicates boarding by punching his open hand with the fist of his other hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport of snowboarding (= moving over snow on a board):",
        "examples": [
          "The guys went boarding in the fresh snow.",
          "There were two boarding events in the competition, the giant slalom, and the half pipe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport or activity of riding a skateboard (= a narrow board with four wheels attached to the bottom):",
        "examples": [
          "I used to go boarding on my brother's skateboard at the age of five.",
          "Serious skateboarders need to make the skateboard fit their style of boarding."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boardroom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room where the people who control a company or organization meet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people who manage a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "She feels strongly that British boardrooms desperately need diversity.",
          "Shareholders felt mistakes had been made at boardroom level.",
          "boardroom battle/dispute/row The chairman stepped down after a bitter boardroom battle.",
          "boardroom coup/shake-up The departure of the chief executive and finance director in a boardroom coup has given rise to takeover speculation.",
          "boardroom pay/salaries"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the room where the group of people who manage a company or organization have their meetings:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers were told of the closure in the company's boardroom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the wooden fence surrounding the ice surface in ice hockey:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd crashed into the boards and hurt his leg quite badly.",
          "The boards protect the fans and they also help to keep the puck in play.",
          "There's a scramble for the puck at the boards.",
          "The ability to control the puck along the boards is key.",
          "In this situation, pin the puck against the boards with your stick or skate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the stage in a theatre:",
        "examples": [
          "tread the boards It was over two decades since he had trodden the boards (= acted in a theatre).",
          "Don't you ever feel tempted to tread the boards?",
          "I tried to make a career for myself outside of the theatre, but the boards kept calling me back.",
          "It's almost impossible to explain to a non-actor the appeal of the boards.",
          "I spent the next decade or so acting in films, but I missed the boards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official examination given by some medical and business organizations in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "This is my last chance to pass the boards.",
          "These are nursing grads who haven't taken their boards yet.",
          "Over 90 percent of U.S. and Canadian med school graduates pass the boards.",
          "He failed the boards on his first attempt but wasn't discouraged.",
          "I wish I'd known this when I was studying for the boards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boardwalk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a path made of wooden boards built along a beach",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a path usually built of wooden boards near the sea, often raised above the back part of a beach",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak too proudly or happily about what you have done or what you own:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn't talk about his exam results in case people thought he was boasting.",
          "Parents enjoy boasting about their children's achievements.",
          "[ + that ] They boasted that they had never lost a single game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or own something to be proud of:",
        "examples": [
          "Ireland boasts beautiful beaches, great restaurants, and friendly locals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you are proud of and like to tell people about:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] It is her proud boast that she has never missed a single episode of the show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak too proudly or show too much satisfaction about something or someone connected with you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] They are always boasting about how smart their children are.",
          "[ + that clause ] She boasted that she had never had an accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or possess something to be proud of:",
        "examples": [
          "New Orleans boasts great music and excellent restaurants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boasts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak too proudly or happily about what you have done or what you own:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn't talk about his exam results in case people thought he was boasting.",
          "Parents enjoy boasting about their children's achievements.",
          "[ + that ] They boasted that they had never lost a single game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or own something to be proud of:",
        "examples": [
          "Ireland boasts beautiful beaches, great restaurants, and friendly locals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you are proud of and like to tell people about:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] It is her proud boast that she has never missed a single episode of the show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak too proudly or show too much satisfaction about something or someone connected with you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] They are always boasting about how smart their children are.",
          "[ + that clause ] She boasted that she had never had an accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or possess something to be proud of:",
        "examples": [
          "New Orleans boasts great music and excellent restaurants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small vehicle for travelling on water:",
        "examples": [
          "a rowing/sailing boat",
          "a fishing boat",
          "We took turns to row the boat up the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ship:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you travelling by boat or by air?",
          "I'm taking the boat from Dover to Calais."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle for traveling on water, esp. one that is not very large:",
        "examples": [
          "a fishing boat"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boathouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small building at the side of a river or lake, in which boats are kept",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of travelling on water in a boat for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "We decided to go boating.",
          "a boating accident"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of traveling in a boat, esp. as a hobby or for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "Lake of the Ozarks is a popular boating and fishing mecca for Midwesterners."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boatload": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number of people or the amount of something that can be transported by a boat:",
        "examples": [
          "a boatload of refugees/tourists"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "They made boatloads of money from that project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small vehicle for travelling on water:",
        "examples": [
          "a rowing/sailing boat",
          "a fishing boat",
          "We took turns to row the boat up the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ship:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you travelling by boat or by air?",
          "I'm taking the boat from Dover to Calais."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle for traveling on water, esp. one that is not very large:",
        "examples": [
          "a fishing boat"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bob": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move up and down quickly and gently, especially on the surface of water:",
        "examples": [
          "bob up and down In the harbour, the boats bobbed gently up and down on the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "bob up I dropped the bottle into the water and watched it bob up to the surface a moment later.",
          "Suddenly a head bobbed up from behind the hedge.",
          "She bobbed a curtsy (= bent down from the knees briefly as a sign of respect) to the Queen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a women's hairstyle with the hair cut to neck length all around the head:",
        "examples": [
          "I've had/worn my hair in a bob for ages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "That coat cost me ten bob in 1956."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick movement up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "bob of your head She acknowledged me with a quick bob of her head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small vehicle with long metal blades under it, built for racing down tracks covered with ice:",
        "examples": [
          "The driver almost lost control of the bob on the final bend, but just managed to keep it from tipping over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport or event of using a bob to race down a track made of ice:",
        "examples": [
          "The team won a silver medal in the two-man bob."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small things or jobs of different types:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a handy compartment for keys and gloves and bits and bobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean that something will happen very quickly and simply:",
        "examples": [
          "Just tell them you're a friend of mine and, Bob's your uncle, you'll get the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move up and down quickly and gently:",
        "examples": [
          "Empty cans and bottles bobbed in the water of the harbor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hairstyle that is short at the front while the other hair is cut to neck length all around the head:",
        "examples": [
          "She wears her hair in a bob."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bobbing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bobby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a police officer:",
        "examples": [
          "People liked seeing their friendly local/neighbourhood bobby on his beat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bobcat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a North American wild animal of the cat family with brown hair, pointed ears, and a short tail",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wild animal of North America of the cat family, having brown hair, pointed ears, and a short tail",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bobs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move up and down quickly and gently, especially on the surface of water:",
        "examples": [
          "bob up and down In the harbour, the boats bobbed gently up and down on the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "bob up I dropped the bottle into the water and watched it bob up to the surface a moment later.",
          "Suddenly a head bobbed up from behind the hedge.",
          "She bobbed a curtsy (= bent down from the knees briefly as a sign of respect) to the Queen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a women's hairstyle with the hair cut to neck length all around the head:",
        "examples": [
          "I've had/worn my hair in a bob for ages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "That coat cost me ten bob in 1956."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick movement up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "bob of your head She acknowledged me with a quick bob of her head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small vehicle with long metal blades under it, built for racing down tracks covered with ice:",
        "examples": [
          "The driver almost lost control of the bob on the final bend, but just managed to keep it from tipping over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport or event of using a bob to race down a track made of ice:",
        "examples": [
          "The team won a silver medal in the two-man bob."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small things or jobs of different types:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a handy compartment for keys and gloves and bits and bobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean that something will happen very quickly and simply:",
        "examples": [
          "Just tell them you're a friend of mine and, Bob's your uncle, you'll get the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move up and down quickly and gently:",
        "examples": [
          "Empty cans and bottles bobbed in the water of the harbor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hairstyle that is short at the front while the other hair is cut to neck length all around the head:",
        "examples": [
          "She wears her hair in a bob."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bocce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played outside on a court made of soil, in which the players roll a large ball as close as possible to a smaller ball:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a bocce court in the town square.",
          "A game of bocce is a fun way to spend the afternoon.",
          "It was nice to see so many young people playing boccie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bod": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "That guy has a great bod!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person:",
        "examples": [
          "He's just an ordinary bod, no-one special.",
          "odd bod She's a bit of an odd bod."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bodacious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very large or important, or something that people enjoy or admire:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a bodacious concert!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bode": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be a sign of something that will happen in the future, usually something very good or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "bode ill These recently published figures bode ill for the company's future.",
          "bode well The sales trends for the quarter do not bode well for the industry.",
          "The hurricane bodes disaster for those areas in its path."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a sign of something good or bad for the future:",
        "examples": [
          "This does not bode well for the future of the peace process."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bodega": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small shop that sells things that are often needed, especially one in an area of a US city where a lot of Latino people live (= people whose families originally come from Latin America):",
        "examples": [
          "Around the neighbourhood, bodegas and groceries sit vacant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bar or wine shop, especially in Spain or a Spanish-speaking country:",
        "examples": [
          "Try to visit a bodega, one of the large wine cellars to be found in towns and most villages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in a neighborhood with a lot of Spanish-speaking people) a small store that sells food and other items for the house:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you run down to the bodega and pick up a quart of milk and some kitty litter?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bodied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a particular type of body:",
        "examples": [
          "a long-bodied insect",
          "a soft-bodied doll"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a particular quality or strength of flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "a medium-bodied wine"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bodies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the whole physical structure that forms a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "A good diet and plenty of exercise will help you to keep your body healthy.",
          "She rubbed suncream over her entire body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main part of a person's or animal's body, without the head, or without the head, arms, and legs:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a fat body but thin legs and arms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dead person:",
        "examples": [
          "A body was washed up on the beach last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the painted metal shell of a vehicle, such as a car or an aircraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person:",
        "examples": [
          "How is a body supposed to live in these conditions?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of tight-fitting women's clothing that covers the top half of the body and fastens between the legs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have joined together for a particular reason:",
        "examples": [
          "governing body The sport's governing body announced changes to some rules for the coming season.",
          "student body Chatsworth High School's student body raised £5,000 for the charity.",
          "The committee serves as an advisory body to the organization.",
          "The RSPCA is a respected body working for animal welfare.",
          "There is a large body of people who are unaware of their basic rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people do something in a body, they do it together as a group, in an official way:",
        "examples": [
          "The cleaning staff went in a body to the manager to complain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a growing body of evidence to support their claim.",
          "She collected a huge body of information on the subject.",
          "A substantial body of opinion (= a large group of people with the same opinion) is opposed to any change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A body of water is a large area of water, such as a lake.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main part of a book, article, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought the most interesting details in the book were not in the body of the text, but in the notes at the end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main part of a large building:",
        "examples": [
          "to enter the body of the cathedral"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate object or mass:",
        "examples": [
          "The distance between the two bodies in space was measured daily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong or thick quality:",
        "examples": [
          "This Bordeaux has plenty of body (= strong flavour).",
          "Conditioner can give your hair more body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the whole physical structure that is a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "A good diet and plenty of exercise will help you keep your body healthy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sometimes body can refer to the main, physical part of a person or animal but not include the head, or not include the head and the arms and legs.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A body is also a dead person:",
        "examples": [
          "Police found the man’s body in the next room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main part of something such as a book, a large building, or a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "Most scientists will be less interested in the body of the article than in the detailed notes at the end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have joined together for a particular reason:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress is a legislative body created to consider and pass laws."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a growing body of evidence to support their innocence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A body of water is a large area of water, such as a lake.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bodily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the human body:",
        "examples": [
          "bodily fluid The virus can be passed from person to person through bodily fluids such as blood and saliva.",
          "bodily function As you get older, you begin to lose control of your bodily functions.",
          "bodily harm They didn't cause him any bodily harm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you lift or carry someone bodily, you lift or carry them in your arms:",
        "examples": [
          "He carried her bodily up the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a person’s physical structure:",
        "examples": [
          "They had no intention of causing bodily harm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "body": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the whole physical structure that forms a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "A good diet and plenty of exercise will help you to keep your body healthy.",
          "She rubbed suncream over her entire body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main part of a person's or animal's body, without the head, or without the head, arms, and legs:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a fat body but thin legs and arms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dead person:",
        "examples": [
          "A body was washed up on the beach last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the painted metal shell of a vehicle, such as a car or an aircraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person:",
        "examples": [
          "How is a body supposed to live in these conditions?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of tight-fitting women's clothing that covers the top half of the body and fastens between the legs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have joined together for a particular reason:",
        "examples": [
          "governing body The sport's governing body announced changes to some rules for the coming season.",
          "student body Chatsworth High School's student body raised £5,000 for the charity.",
          "The committee serves as an advisory body to the organization.",
          "The RSPCA is a respected body working for animal welfare.",
          "There is a large body of people who are unaware of their basic rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people do something in a body, they do it together as a group, in an official way:",
        "examples": [
          "The cleaning staff went in a body to the manager to complain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a growing body of evidence to support their claim.",
          "She collected a huge body of information on the subject.",
          "A substantial body of opinion (= a large group of people with the same opinion) is opposed to any change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A body of water is a large area of water, such as a lake.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main part of a book, article, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought the most interesting details in the book were not in the body of the text, but in the notes at the end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main part of a large building:",
        "examples": [
          "to enter the body of the cathedral"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate object or mass:",
        "examples": [
          "The distance between the two bodies in space was measured daily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong or thick quality:",
        "examples": [
          "This Bordeaux has plenty of body (= strong flavour).",
          "Conditioner can give your hair more body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the whole physical structure that is a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "A good diet and plenty of exercise will help you keep your body healthy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sometimes body can refer to the main, physical part of a person or animal but not include the head, or not include the head and the arms and legs.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A body is also a dead person:",
        "examples": [
          "Police found the man’s body in the next room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main part of something such as a book, a large building, or a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "Most scientists will be less interested in the body of the article than in the detailed notes at the end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have joined together for a particular reason:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress is a legislative body created to consider and pass laws."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a growing body of evidence to support their innocence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A body of water is a large area of water, such as a lake.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bodyguard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or group of people whose job is to protect someone from attack:",
        "examples": [
          "The prince is always accompanied by his bodyguards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person paid to protect another person from danger or attack",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bodyguards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or group of people whose job is to protect someone from attack:",
        "examples": [
          "The prince is always accompanied by his bodyguards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person paid to protect another person from danger or attack",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a white person in South Africa who is related to the Dutch people who went to live there in the 17th century",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "soft, wet ground, or an area of this",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a toilet:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm just going to nip to the bog.",
          "bog paper We've run out of bog paper.",
          "bog roll We've run out of bog roll."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of soft, wet earth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bogart": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to keep something for yourself when it was intended to be shared:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't bogart the controller!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bogey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in golf, the act of getting the ball into the hole in one shot (= hit) more than par (= the expected number) for that hole",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes fear among a lot of people, often without reason:",
        "examples": [
          "the bogey of unemployment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of dried mucus from inside the nose",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in golf) to score a bogey for a particular hole:",
        "examples": [
          "He bogeyed the sixth, but birdied the seventh."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something feared, esp. when the fear is not based on reason:",
        "examples": [
          "Too many economists are scared by the bogey of inflation, he says."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bogeyman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary evil person who harms children:",
        "examples": [
          "Be good, or the bogeyman will come and get you!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bogeys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in golf, the act of getting the ball into the hole in one shot (= hit) more than par (= the expected number) for that hole",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes fear among a lot of people, often without reason:",
        "examples": [
          "the bogey of unemployment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of dried mucus from inside the nose",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in golf) to score a bogey for a particular hole:",
        "examples": [
          "He bogeyed the sixth, but birdied the seventh."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something feared, esp. when the fear is not based on reason:",
        "examples": [
          "Too many economists are scared by the bogey of inflation, he says."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boggle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to confuse or surprise someone very much:",
        "examples": [
          "Interpreting the complicated, 154-page document still boggles many employers.",
          "He was boggled by the idea that people could hate one another just because of the colour of their skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that you find something very difficult to understand or imagine:",
        "examples": [
          "The mind boggles at the amount of money they spend on food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very difficult for someone to understand or imagine:",
        "examples": [
          "To think about how people lived 3,000 years ago boggles the mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very surprised, confused, or uncertain about something:",
        "examples": [
          "boggle at He boggled at the suggestion.",
          "This left the audience to boggle over what exactly had just happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have difficulty imagining or accepting something as true or possible, or to give the mind such difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] It boggles the mind to think about how much money was wasted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boggles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to confuse or surprise someone very much:",
        "examples": [
          "Interpreting the complicated, 154-page document still boggles many employers.",
          "He was boggled by the idea that people could hate one another just because of the colour of their skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that you find something very difficult to understand or imagine:",
        "examples": [
          "The mind boggles at the amount of money they spend on food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very difficult for someone to understand or imagine:",
        "examples": [
          "To think about how people lived 3,000 years ago boggles the mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very surprised, confused, or uncertain about something:",
        "examples": [
          "boggle at He boggled at the suggestion.",
          "This left the audience to boggle over what exactly had just happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have difficulty imagining or accepting something as true or possible, or to give the mind such difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] It boggles the mind to think about how much money was wasted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bogie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a low framework on wheels, put under another vehicle such as a rail carriage so it can move:",
        "examples": [
          "It is believed that an object fell on the track and derailed the bogie.",
          "As we pulled out of the station, I could hear a very unusual sound from the bogie under the train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a carriage on a train in which passengers sit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes fear in many people, often without reason:",
        "examples": [
          "He has raised the bogie of \"privatization\", striking a nationalist chord with many."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, the act of getting the ball into the hole in one shot (= hit) more than par (= the expected number) for that hole:",
        "examples": [
          "He fell further behind when he had a bogie at the first hole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in golf) to score a bogie for a particular hole:",
        "examples": [
          "He bogied three of the last five holes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bogies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a low framework on wheels, put under another vehicle such as a rail carriage so it can move:",
        "examples": [
          "It is believed that an object fell on the track and derailed the bogie.",
          "As we pulled out of the station, I could hear a very unusual sound from the bogie under the train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a carriage on a train in which passengers sit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes fear in many people, often without reason:",
        "examples": [
          "He has raised the bogie of \"privatization\", striking a nationalist chord with many."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, the act of getting the ball into the hole in one shot (= hit) more than par (= the expected number) for that hole:",
        "examples": [
          "He fell further behind when he had a bogie at the first hole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in golf) to score a bogie for a particular hole:",
        "examples": [
          "He bogied three of the last five holes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bogota": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Colombia, in the central part of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "The book under review was first published in Bogotá.",
          "Bogotá has a subtropical highland climate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bogus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "false, not real, or not legal:",
        "examples": [
          "On investigation, his claim was found to be bogus.",
          "She produced some bogus documents to support her application."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something) not what it appears or claims to be; false but made to look real:",
        "examples": [
          "He was arrested and charged with carrying a bogus passport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not real, or existing only in order to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "People were tricked into entering personal information on to a bogus website.",
          "a bogus address/bank account"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bohemian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is interested in artistic and unusual things, for example art, music, or literature, and lives in an informal way that ignores the usually accepted ways of behaving",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or typical of a bohemian:",
        "examples": [
          "a bohemian lifestyle",
          "The area has a bohemian atmosphere, busy with small independent shops and cafes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in a very informal style that is different from the way most people live",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bohemians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is interested in artistic and unusual things, for example art, music, or literature, and lives in an informal way that ignores the usually accepted ways of behaving",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or typical of a bohemian:",
        "examples": [
          "a bohemian lifestyle",
          "The area has a bohemian atmosphere, busy with small independent shops and cafes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in a very informal style that is different from the way most people live",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to reach, or cause something to reach, the temperature at which a liquid starts to turn into a gas:",
        "examples": [
          "Liquid nitrogen boils at a very low temperature.",
          "She scalded herself on some boiling water.",
          "If you give water to a small baby to drink, you have to boil it first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to heat a container, especially one used for cooking, until the liquid in it starts to turn into a gas:",
        "examples": [
          "The pan's boiling.",
          "mainly UK Could you boil the kettle for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook food by putting it in water that is boiling:",
        "examples": [
          "I've boiled some potatoes for dinner.",
          "boiled carrots"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a container or food boils dry, all the liquid in the container in which the food was cooking turns to gas:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd left a pan of water on the stove and it had boiled dry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wash clothes in a container of very hot water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be extremely angry:",
        "examples": [
          "boil with He was boiling with rage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painful swelling on the skin that is filled with pus (= thick, yellow liquid)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of washing or cooking something in very hot water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of boiling:",
        "examples": [
          "bring something to a boil Bring the water to a boil, then add the pasta.",
          "bring something to the boil UK Bring the water to the boil, then add the pasta.",
          "Let the liquid come to a boil and then reduce the heat.",
          "As the liquid comes to a boil, whisk it lightly.",
          "Bring the sauce very gently to a boil and let it simmer for ten minutes.",
          "Add half a teaspoon of salt and bring to the boil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid) to start to turn into a gas because of being heated, or to cause a liquid to turn into a gas in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The water is boiling.",
          "[ T ] We’d better boil this water before we drink it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that a container has boiled, the liquid in it has started to turn into a gas:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The pot’s beginning to boil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If food boils, or you boil food, it is cooked by being put in water that is heated until the water is in the process of turning into a gas:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I boiled some potatoes for dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painful, red swelling on the skin that is filled with pus (= a yellow liquid from an infection)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you bring something to a boil, or let something come to a boil, you heat it until it starts to turn into a gas:",
        "examples": [
          "Bring the water to a boil, then add the pasta."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boiled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of food) cooked in water that is boiling:",
        "examples": [
          "boiled eggs/ham",
          "a hard-boiled/soft-boiled egg (= one boiled for a long/short time)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boiler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that heats water, especially to provide heating and hot water in a house",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a steam engine where water is heated to provide power",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that heats water esp. to provide heating and hot water in a house",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boilers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that heats water, especially to provide heating and hot water in a house",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a steam engine where water is heated to provide power",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that heats water esp. to provide heating and hot water in a house",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boiling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely hot:",
        "examples": [
          "boiling hot We don't usually have such boiling hot weather.",
          "I wish I'd worn something cooler - I'm boiling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid) heated to the point when it starts to turn into a gas:",
        "examples": [
          "a pot of boiling water"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Boiling can also mean very hot:",
        "examples": [
          "He worked hours in the boiling sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Boiling can also mean extremely angry:",
        "examples": [
          "He was boiling with rage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boils": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to reach, or cause something to reach, the temperature at which a liquid starts to turn into a gas:",
        "examples": [
          "Liquid nitrogen boils at a very low temperature.",
          "She scalded herself on some boiling water.",
          "If you give water to a small baby to drink, you have to boil it first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to heat a container, especially one used for cooking, until the liquid in it starts to turn into a gas:",
        "examples": [
          "The pan's boiling.",
          "mainly UK Could you boil the kettle for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook food by putting it in water that is boiling:",
        "examples": [
          "I've boiled some potatoes for dinner.",
          "boiled carrots"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a container or food boils dry, all the liquid in the container in which the food was cooking turns to gas:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd left a pan of water on the stove and it had boiled dry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wash clothes in a container of very hot water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be extremely angry:",
        "examples": [
          "boil with He was boiling with rage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painful swelling on the skin that is filled with pus (= thick, yellow liquid)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of washing or cooking something in very hot water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of boiling:",
        "examples": [
          "bring something to a boil Bring the water to a boil, then add the pasta.",
          "bring something to the boil UK Bring the water to the boil, then add the pasta.",
          "Let the liquid come to a boil and then reduce the heat.",
          "As the liquid comes to a boil, whisk it lightly.",
          "Bring the sauce very gently to a boil and let it simmer for ten minutes.",
          "Add half a teaspoon of salt and bring to the boil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid) to start to turn into a gas because of being heated, or to cause a liquid to turn into a gas in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The water is boiling.",
          "[ T ] We’d better boil this water before we drink it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that a container has boiled, the liquid in it has started to turn into a gas:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The pot’s beginning to boil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If food boils, or you boil food, it is cooked by being put in water that is heated until the water is in the process of turning into a gas:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I boiled some potatoes for dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painful, red swelling on the skin that is filled with pus (= a yellow liquid from an infection)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you bring something to a boil, or let something come to a boil, you heat it until it starts to turn into a gas:",
        "examples": [
          "Bring the water to a boil, then add the pasta."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital and the largest city of the US state of Idaho:",
        "examples": [
          "Homeless and disadvantaged people in Boise have more places to go and more services available than ever before.",
          "Several Boise hospitals have signs written in Bosnian and interpreter services."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boisterous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "noisy, energetic, and rough:",
        "examples": [
          "boisterous children",
          "a boisterous game"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "noisy and not controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience burst into boisterous laughter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bold": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not frightened of danger:",
        "examples": [
          "make the bold move The team made the bold move of trading its star player.",
          "take the bold step The newspaper took the bold step of publishing the names of the men involved.",
          "She was a bold and fearless climber."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong in colour or shape, and very noticeable to the eye:",
        "examples": [
          "bold colour They painted the kitchen in bold colours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "printed in thick dark letters:",
        "examples": [
          "This sentence is printed in bold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not shy, especially in a way that shows no respect:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a bold and defiant little boy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to print letters or words in thick dark letters on a page or screen:",
        "examples": [
          "I went through the list bolding some of the items.",
          "You can click on bolded words to hear their pronunciation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "brave, or without fear:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a qualified politician with bold ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Bold can also mean not shy, and almost rude:",
        "examples": [
          "She was friendly without being bold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to attract your attention; showy:",
        "examples": [
          "The costumes were in beautiful, bold colors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bolder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not frightened of danger:",
        "examples": [
          "make the bold move The team made the bold move of trading its star player.",
          "take the bold step The newspaper took the bold step of publishing the names of the men involved.",
          "She was a bold and fearless climber."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong in colour or shape, and very noticeable to the eye:",
        "examples": [
          "bold colour They painted the kitchen in bold colours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "printed in thick dark letters:",
        "examples": [
          "This sentence is printed in bold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not shy, especially in a way that shows no respect:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a bold and defiant little boy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to print letters or words in thick dark letters on a page or screen:",
        "examples": [
          "I went through the list bolding some of the items.",
          "You can click on bolded words to hear their pronunciation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "brave, or without fear:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a qualified politician with bold ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Bold can also mean not shy, and almost rude:",
        "examples": [
          "She was friendly without being bold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to attract your attention; showy:",
        "examples": [
          "The costumes were in beautiful, bold colors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boldly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a brave and confident way, without showing any fear:",
        "examples": [
          "He advanced boldly and knocked on the door.",
          "His secretary boldly asks, \"Aren't you going to ask me out for dinner?\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boldness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brave and confident way of behaving that shows no fear:",
        "examples": [
          "He is famous for the boldness of his business methods.",
          "Even critics admire his boldness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bolero": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short jacket that stops just above the waist and has no buttons",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Spanish dance, or the music it is danced to:",
        "examples": [
          "Ravel's Bolero"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bolivia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in South America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bolivian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Bolivia or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Bolivia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bollocks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for nonsense:",
        "examples": [
          "That's a load of bollocks.",
          "Bollocks to that (= I do not agree with or do not want to do that)!",
          "Have you read this article? What a load of old bollocks!",
          "And he reckons he's been badly treated, does he? Pardon me but that's complete and utter bollocks!",
          "Everything he said was absolute bollocks.",
          "Honestly, what a load of pretentious bollocks!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bolo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a length of cord (= thin string-like material), worn with a shirt, that goes under the collar and down the front and is held by a decorative device at the neck:",
        "examples": [
          "In his portrait, he is shown wearing a western bolo tie and waistcoat and a black cowboy hat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bologna": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cooked smoked sausage that is sliced and eaten cold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cooked, smoked sausage (= mixed meat in a tube shape) that is sliced and eaten cold:",
        "examples": [
          "Lunch was a bologna sandwich and cold soda."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bolshevik": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a supporter of the group led by Lenin that took power in Russia in 1917",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to Bolsheviks or Bolshevism:",
        "examples": [
          "He was exiled in 1905 after joining the Bolshevik Party.",
          "To escape the Bolshevik revolution, he and his family left Russia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the political party introduced by Lenin in Russia in 1917",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bolsheviks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a supporter of the group led by Lenin that took power in Russia in 1917",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to Bolsheviks or Bolshevism:",
        "examples": [
          "He was exiled in 1905 after joining the Bolshevik Party.",
          "To escape the Bolshevik revolution, he and his family left Russia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the political party introduced by Lenin in Russia in 1917",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bolster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to support or improve something or make it stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "More money is needed to bolster the industry.",
          "She tried to bolster my confidence/morale (= encourage me and make me feel stronger) by telling me that I had a special talent.",
          "They need to do something to bolster their image."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long firm cylinder-shaped pillow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support something, or make something stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN is sending more troops to bolster the peacekeepers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long pillow (= cloth bag filled with material), usually shaped like a tube",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bolt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a metal bar on a door or window that slides across to lock it closed:",
        "examples": [
          "I closed the window and drew the bolt (= slid the bolt across)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a screw-like metal object without a point, used with a nut to fasten things together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flash of lightning that looks like a white line against the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "The house next to ours was struck by a bolt of lightning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a length or roll of cloth or wallpaper",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of short arrow shot from a crossbow (= a type of weapon)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to escape by running towards something:",
        "examples": [
          "The thief tried to make a bolt for the exit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very fast, especially as a result of being frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "Frightened by the car horn, the horse bolted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat food very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't bolt your food like that - you'll get indigestion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lock a door or window by sliding a bolt across:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you locked and bolted the door?",
          "The door bolts on the inside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something in position with a bolt:",
        "examples": [
          "On a ship the furniture is often bolted to the deck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small metal bar that slides across a door or window to lock it:",
        "examples": [
          "I fastened the door with a bolt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bolt is also a part of a gun that pushes the cartridge (= container filled with explosive powder) into position to be fired.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal screw without a point, used to fasten things together, often with a nut (= small piece of metal that attaches to it)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flash of lightning, esp. followed by thunder:",
        "examples": [
          "Did a bolt of lightning set fire to the barn?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a roll of cloth or paper, esp. wallpaper",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move suddenly and quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] At the first whiff of smoke, the horse bolted from the barn.",
          "[ M ] He bolted down some breakfast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lock a door or window with a bolt:",
        "examples": [
          "Be sure to bolt the door when you go to bed!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten two things together with a bolt:",
        "examples": [
          "He sat on a wooden bench bolted to the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long roll of cloth produced in a factory:",
        "examples": [
          "The stall sold bolts of cloth and cheap clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small metal object without a point that is used with a nut (= round metal part) to fasten things together:",
        "examples": [
          "The furniture fits together with nuts and bolts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bolted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very fast, especially as a result of being frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "Frightened by the car horn, the horse bolted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat food very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't bolt your food like that - you'll get indigestion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lock a door or window by sliding a bolt across:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you locked and bolted the door?",
          "The door bolts on the inside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something in position with a bolt:",
        "examples": [
          "On a ship the furniture is often bolted to the deck."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bolts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a metal bar on a door or window that slides across to lock it closed:",
        "examples": [
          "I closed the window and drew the bolt (= slid the bolt across)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a screw-like metal object without a point, used with a nut to fasten things together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flash of lightning that looks like a white line against the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "The house next to ours was struck by a bolt of lightning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a length or roll of cloth or wallpaper",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of short arrow shot from a crossbow (= a type of weapon)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to escape by running towards something:",
        "examples": [
          "The thief tried to make a bolt for the exit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very fast, especially as a result of being frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "Frightened by the car horn, the horse bolted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat food very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't bolt your food like that - you'll get indigestion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lock a door or window by sliding a bolt across:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you locked and bolted the door?",
          "The door bolts on the inside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something in position with a bolt:",
        "examples": [
          "On a ship the furniture is often bolted to the deck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small metal bar that slides across a door or window to lock it:",
        "examples": [
          "I fastened the door with a bolt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bolt is also a part of a gun that pushes the cartridge (= container filled with explosive powder) into position to be fired.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal screw without a point, used to fasten things together, often with a nut (= small piece of metal that attaches to it)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flash of lightning, esp. followed by thunder:",
        "examples": [
          "Did a bolt of lightning set fire to the barn?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a roll of cloth or paper, esp. wallpaper",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move suddenly and quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] At the first whiff of smoke, the horse bolted from the barn.",
          "[ M ] He bolted down some breakfast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lock a door or window with a bolt:",
        "examples": [
          "Be sure to bolt the door when you go to bed!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten two things together with a bolt:",
        "examples": [
          "He sat on a wooden bench bolted to the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long roll of cloth produced in a factory:",
        "examples": [
          "The stall sold bolts of cloth and cheap clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small metal object without a point that is used with a nut (= round metal part) to fasten things together:",
        "examples": [
          "The furniture fits together with nuts and bolts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bomb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or hurt people or to damage buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "drop a bomb During the war, the enemy dropped a huge number of bombs on the city.",
          "A 100-pound bomb exploded in a market today, injuring three people.",
          "A bomb went off near a hospital in Baghdad.",
          "plant a bomb The terrorists had planted a bomb near the police station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one or more atom bombs:",
        "examples": [
          "The US was the first country to have the bomb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has failed:",
        "examples": [
          "The play was a real bomb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "cost a bomb That coat must have cost a bomb.",
          "Their wine is really good but it costs a bomb.",
          "Festival tickets cost a bomb.",
          "What a present! It must be worth a bomb!",
          "This knock-off cream is just as good as the expensive stuff and you'll save a bomb on skin care.",
          "He spent a bomb on his daughter's wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as rugby, a kick where the ball goes very high in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Smith hoisted a dangerous bomb to the far corner.",
          "The first try came when Jackson made a mess of dealing with a high bomb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a home run (= a point scored by hitting the ball so far that you have time to run all the way around the four corners of the playing field before it is returned):",
        "examples": [
          "Griffey launched a three-run bomb in the eighth inning.",
          "He hit thirty bombs last season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as American football, a very long, high pass:",
        "examples": [
          "Smith hoisted a bomb to the ten-yard line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drop bombs on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Planes bombed the city every night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy something by exploding a bomb inside it:",
        "examples": [
          "This hotel was bombed a few years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel very fast in a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "He was bombing along on his motorbike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail:",
        "examples": [
          "Her last book really bombed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a weapon that explodes:",
        "examples": [
          "Was there any warning before the bomb went off?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete failure:",
        "examples": [
          "The last play was a bomb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to explode bombs, or to drop bombs from aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "They bombed enemy airfields."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail completely:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of students bombed on that last exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cost a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Bank loans, if available at all, cost a bomb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "They made a bomb selling scrap metal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail very badly:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie bombed at the box office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bombarded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack a place with continuous shooting or bombs:",
        "examples": [
          "The troops bombarded the city, killing and injuring hundreds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bombardment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a continuous attack on a place with guns or bombs:",
        "examples": [
          "aerial bombardment",
          "The bombardment had begun several days earlier, destroying many buildings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which so many questions or other things are directed at someone, that they find it difficult to deal with them:",
        "examples": [
          "A president is under constant bombardment from every direction.",
          "Because you face such a bombardment of hostility, your initial response is to defend yourself."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bombay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an Indian-style snack (= a small amount of food that is eaten between meals) consisting of a spicy mixture of dried foods such as nuts, peas, and lentils :",
        "examples": [
          "I've been snacking on Bombay mix all evening.",
          "Our host put a bowl of Bombay mix on the table in front of us."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bombed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "experiencing the strong effect of alcohol or illegal drugs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bomber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who uses bombs:",
        "examples": [
          "Rajiv Gandhi is believed to have been killed by a suicide bomber (= a person who carries a bomb on their body)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an aircraft that drops bombs:",
        "examples": [
          "The invasion on land was supported by bombers in the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large beer bottle that holds 22 US fluid ounces (approximately 650 ml):",
        "examples": [
          "We sat at the bar and got bombers of beer put in front of us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes or explodes bombs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bomber is also an aircraft designed to carry and drop bombs.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bombers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who uses bombs:",
        "examples": [
          "Rajiv Gandhi is believed to have been killed by a suicide bomber (= a person who carries a bomb on their body)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an aircraft that drops bombs:",
        "examples": [
          "The invasion on land was supported by bombers in the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large beer bottle that holds 22 US fluid ounces (approximately 650 ml):",
        "examples": [
          "We sat at the bar and got bombers of beer put in front of us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes or explodes bombs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bomber is also an aircraft designed to carry and drop bombs.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bombing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an attack or attacks on a place or area using bombs, or the activity of attacking in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Heavy bombing has gutted the city.",
          "There was a wave of bombings in the south of the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bombings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an attack or attacks on a place or area using bombs, or the activity of attacking in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Heavy bombing has gutted the city.",
          "There was a wave of bombings in the south of the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bombs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or hurt people or to damage buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "drop a bomb During the war, the enemy dropped a huge number of bombs on the city.",
          "A 100-pound bomb exploded in a market today, injuring three people.",
          "A bomb went off near a hospital in Baghdad.",
          "plant a bomb The terrorists had planted a bomb near the police station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one or more atom bombs:",
        "examples": [
          "The US was the first country to have the bomb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has failed:",
        "examples": [
          "The play was a real bomb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "cost a bomb That coat must have cost a bomb.",
          "Their wine is really good but it costs a bomb.",
          "Festival tickets cost a bomb.",
          "What a present! It must be worth a bomb!",
          "This knock-off cream is just as good as the expensive stuff and you'll save a bomb on skin care.",
          "He spent a bomb on his daughter's wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as rugby, a kick where the ball goes very high in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Smith hoisted a dangerous bomb to the far corner.",
          "The first try came when Jackson made a mess of dealing with a high bomb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a home run (= a point scored by hitting the ball so far that you have time to run all the way around the four corners of the playing field before it is returned):",
        "examples": [
          "Griffey launched a three-run bomb in the eighth inning.",
          "He hit thirty bombs last season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as American football, a very long, high pass:",
        "examples": [
          "Smith hoisted a bomb to the ten-yard line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drop bombs on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Planes bombed the city every night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy something by exploding a bomb inside it:",
        "examples": [
          "This hotel was bombed a few years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel very fast in a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "He was bombing along on his motorbike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail:",
        "examples": [
          "Her last book really bombed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a weapon that explodes:",
        "examples": [
          "Was there any warning before the bomb went off?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete failure:",
        "examples": [
          "The last play was a bomb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to explode bombs, or to drop bombs from aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "They bombed enemy airfields."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail completely:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of students bombed on that last exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cost a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Bank loans, if available at all, cost a bomb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "They made a bomb selling scrap metal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail very badly:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie bombed at the box office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bombshell": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and often unpleasant piece of news:",
        "examples": [
          "drop a bombshell My sister dropped a bombshell by announcing she was leaving her job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very attractive person:",
        "examples": [
          "a blonde bombshell"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shocking piece of news:",
        "examples": [
          "He dropped a bombshell when he announced he would resign."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bonbon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet that is soft in the middle:",
        "examples": [
          "She likes to sit on the couch eating bonbons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube of brightly coloured paper, given at Christmas parties, that makes a noise when pulled apart by two people and contains a small present, a paper hat, and a joke",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bond": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a close connection joining two or more people:",
        "examples": [
          "close bond There has been a close bond between them ever since she saved him from drowning.",
          "family bond In societies with strong family bonds (= relationships), people tend to live longer.",
          "form a bond She formed a bond with her roommate, and they soon became best friends.",
          "the bond(s) of friendship/love"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official paper given by the government or a company to show that you have lent them money that they will pay back to you at a particular interest rate:",
        "examples": [
          "They invest in the safest type of corporate bonds.",
          "He keeps about 40% of his assets in stocks, with the remainder invested in bonds and cash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written agreement or promise:",
        "examples": [
          "They have entered into a solemn bond."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is paid to formally promise that someone accused of a crime and being kept in prison will appear for trial if released:",
        "examples": [
          "post a bond The judge ordered that he post a $10,000 bond pending his appeal of the verdict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where single parts of something are joined together, especially with glue, or the type of join made:",
        "examples": [
          "When the glue has set, the bond formed is watertight.",
          "a strong/weak/permanent bond"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force holding atoms together in a molecule:",
        "examples": [
          "Carbon atoms can form bonds not only with themselves but with the atoms of oxygen and nitrogen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ropes or chains that hold prisoners and prevent them moving around or escaping:",
        "examples": [
          "Loose his bonds and set him free."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stick materials together, especially using glue, or to be stuck together like this:",
        "examples": [
          "This new adhesive can bond metal to glass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop a close connection or strong relationship with someone, or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The aim was to bond the group into a closely knit team.",
          "The hospital gives mothers no quiet private time in which to bond with their babies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold atoms together in a molecule by a chemical bond, or to be held together like this:",
        "examples": [
          "be bonded together Molecules of these compounds consist of atoms of different elements chemically bonded together.",
          "One Br atom bonds to each carbon atom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a close and lasting relationship between people:",
        "examples": [
          "The bond between parents and children is usually very strong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document that states you will be paid a certain amount of money because you have lent money to a government or company:",
        "examples": [
          "The county issued $4 million in bonds for road construction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stick materials together, usually using glue:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The pieces will bond in less than a minute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop a close and lasting relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "The puppy and his master bonded quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that an organization or government borrows and promises to pay back on an agreed date with an agreed amount of interest, or the document that contains this agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "a 10-year/20-year, etc. bond The first new bond is a 10-year bond, paying a 6.5% interest rate and repayable on Oct. 25, 2021.",
          "buy/invest in/sell/trade bonds We have kept sufficient money in a building society account so we will not be forced to sell our bonds.",
          "Legislation was introduced to allow indigenous peoples to issue bonds to finance economic-development projects.",
          "Some investors cannot hold bonds that carry a rating worse than A."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of insurance that protects government organizations, companies, etc. from losing money:",
        "examples": [
          "Contractors registered with the state are required to have liability insurance and a bond."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document in which a person or company agrees to pay a particular amount of money if they do not do something that they promised to do:",
        "examples": [
          "To safeguard the environment, mine operators must post a bond to pay for possible cleanups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe goods that have been imported and are being kept in a bonded warehouse until tax has been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "They will be required to pay the duties upon their goods in bond."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bondage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being another person's slave (= a person who is owned by them and has to work for them):",
        "examples": [
          "The slaves were kept in bondage until their death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of tying parts of a person's body so that they cannot move in order to get or give sexual pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "They were into (= they liked) bondage.",
          "bondage gear"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of one person being owned by another person, as a piece of property:",
        "examples": [
          "Many enslaved people tried to escape bondage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bonded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "People or animals who are bonded have a close connection that makes them want to be together:",
        "examples": [
          "The two cats left at the vet's were obviously a bonded pair and it would have been cruel to separate them.",
          "Because the players spend a lot of time travelling together they are very well bonded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving or held together by chemical bonds (= strong forces):",
        "examples": [
          "An ion is an atom or group of bonded atoms which become negatively or positively charged by losing or gaining one or more electrons.",
          "covalently bonded molecules"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made from layers or fibres (= thin threads) that are joined together, often with a kind of glue:",
        "examples": [
          "Bonded fabrics are prone to tearing, but they do not stretch or fray.",
          "Felt is made of many bonded layers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Bonded debt is secured by bonds (= official documents given by the government or a company to show that you have lent them money that they will pay back to you at a particular interest rate):",
        "examples": [
          "Officials say any light rail expansion would require bonded debt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Bonded goods are goods brought from another country on which taxes have not yet been paid, usually kept in a special building until the taxes have been paid; a bonded warehouse is a building for keeping goods like this:",
        "examples": [
          "Customs and Excise would need to approve the transfer of bonded goods to another site.",
          "To prevent traffic jams at ports, it's common for shipments to be moved to bonded warehouses close to the purchaser for a Customs inspection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Bonded whisky (= a strong alcoholic drink originally from Scotland and Ireland) is made according to strict standards of quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The venue is a former bonded whiskey warehouse.",
          "Last year, the company's Bottled-in-Bond Rye was named \"Northern American Whiskey of the Year\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bonded company has insurance in order to protect its customers if the company has a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Get estimates from more than one licensed, bonded, reputable contractor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bonded travel agency (= company that sells holidays) has insurance to protect its customers if there is a problem with the travel agency or the travel arrangements it has provided:",
        "examples": [
          "Since 1992 we have operated a fully bonded Travel Agency."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bonding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process by which a close emotional relationship is developed:",
        "examples": [
          "Much of the bonding between mother and child takes place in those early weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of developing a close and lasting relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "Much of the bonding between mother and child takes place in those early weeks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bonds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ropes or chains that hold prisoners and prevent them moving around or escaping:",
        "examples": [
          "Loose his bonds and set him free.",
          "She struggled to break free of her bonds.",
          "He set her free from her bonds.",
          "Throw off your bonds and be free.",
          "One day he would cast off his bonds and be a free man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame:",
        "examples": [
          "The child was so thin that you could see her bones.",
          "human/animal bones"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bone in meat or fish:",
        "examples": [
          "There's still a lot of meat left on the bone - shall I slice some off for you?",
          "I don't like fish because I hate the bones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument consisting of two pieces of bone, or of another material such as wood or plastic, held between the fingers and played by being knocked together:",
        "examples": [
          "They knew how to play the bones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take the bones out of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The chef bones the fish before grilling it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word meaning to have sex with someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the hard pieces that form the skeleton (= frame) of a human or animal body:",
        "examples": [
          "She had broken a bone in her foot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the bones from fish or meat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having bones of the type mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "She is big-boned, but she's not fat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bonehead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "That was some bonehead behaviour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boneheads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "That was some bonehead behaviour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an erection (= an occasion when a man's penis is hard)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mistake that causes embarrassment to the person who makes it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an erection (= an occasion when a man's penis is hard)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mistake that causes embarrassment to the person who makes it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bones": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame:",
        "examples": [
          "The child was so thin that you could see her bones.",
          "human/animal bones"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bone in meat or fish:",
        "examples": [
          "There's still a lot of meat left on the bone - shall I slice some off for you?",
          "I don't like fish because I hate the bones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument consisting of two pieces of bone, or of another material such as wood or plastic, held between the fingers and played by being knocked together:",
        "examples": [
          "They knew how to play the bones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take the bones out of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The chef bones the fish before grilling it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word meaning to have sex with someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the hard pieces that form the skeleton (= frame) of a human or animal body:",
        "examples": [
          "She had broken a bone in her foot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the bones from fish or meat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bonfire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large fire that is made outside to burn unwanted things, or for pleasure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large fire that is made outside:",
        "examples": [
          "We built a bonfire on the beach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bong": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a musical noise made especially by a large clock:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard the bong of the grandfather clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a a pipe used for smoking the drug marijuana, that uses water to make the smoke cooler",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bongo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of a pair of small drums that are played with the hands",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bongs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a musical noise made especially by a large clock:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard the bong of the grandfather clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a a pipe used for smoking the drug marijuana, that uses water to make the smoke cooler",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex with someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take the bones out of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The chef bones the fish before grilling it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bonkers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "silly or stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "She must be bonkers to do that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very enthusiastic; crazy:",
        "examples": [
          "Kids really went bonkers over that video game."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bonnet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of hat that covers the ears and is tied under the chin, worn by babies or, especially in the past, by women",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the metal cover over the part of a car where the engine is:",
        "examples": [
          "I looked under the bonnet and clouds of smoke poured out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hat for a baby that covers the head and ties under the chin, or a woman’s hat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bonny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "beautiful and healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "a bonny baby",
          "a bonny lass"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bonus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extra amount of money that is given to you as a present or reward for good work as well as the money you were expecting:",
        "examples": [
          "a productivity bonus",
          "a Christmas bonus",
          "The company used to give discretionary bonus payments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant extra thing:",
        "examples": [
          "I love the job, and it's an added bonus that it's so close to home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extra amount of money given to someone as a reward for work or as encouragement:",
        "examples": [
          "The salary was $40,000, plus a bonus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bonus is also any result that is an unexpected benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "After the heart transplant, every day is a bonus for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money given to an employee in addition to their salary as a reward for working well:",
        "examples": [
          "a bonus of €1000/£500, etc. She received a bonus of $15,065, equal to 40% of her salary.",
          "earn/get/receive a bonus Teachers can earn an annual bonus of $1,026 if they meet the goals.",
          "pay (sb) a bonus Bank bosses are still being paid huge bonuses.",
          "a Christmas bonus",
          "a bonus award/payment/scheme"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money or shares given by a company to its shareholders:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors are set to receive a bonus of at least £1.50 a share."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a payment made to the customers of an insurance company out of its profits:",
        "examples": [
          "Annual bonus rates on some life policies have fallen recently."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bonuses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extra amount of money that is given to you as a present or reward for good work as well as the money you were expecting:",
        "examples": [
          "a productivity bonus",
          "a Christmas bonus",
          "The company used to give discretionary bonus payments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant extra thing:",
        "examples": [
          "I love the job, and it's an added bonus that it's so close to home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extra amount of money given to someone as a reward for work or as encouragement:",
        "examples": [
          "The salary was $40,000, plus a bonus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bonus is also any result that is an unexpected benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "After the heart transplant, every day is a bonus for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money given to an employee in addition to their salary as a reward for working well:",
        "examples": [
          "a bonus of €1000/£500, etc. She received a bonus of $15,065, equal to 40% of her salary.",
          "earn/get/receive a bonus Teachers can earn an annual bonus of $1,026 if they meet the goals.",
          "pay (sb) a bonus Bank bosses are still being paid huge bonuses.",
          "a Christmas bonus",
          "a bonus award/payment/scheme"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money or shares given by a company to its shareholders:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors are set to receive a bonus of at least £1.50 a share."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a payment made to the customers of an insurance company out of its profits:",
        "examples": [
          "Annual bonus rates on some life policies have fallen recently."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bony": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very thin, so that the bones show under the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "long bony fingers",
          "She looked frail, her face bony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of bone or a substance like bone:",
        "examples": [
          "Surgery can correct bony deformities of the feet.",
          "In a horse's jaw, a bony plate separates food and air passages.",
          "The animal has boney, armour-like plates on its back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a lot of bones:",
        "examples": [
          "bony fish"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very thin, so that bones can be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a long, bony face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of fish) having a lot of bones in it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an expression of strong disapproval or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "People at the back started booing loudly.",
          "Her singing was so bad that she was booed off the stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of booing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone you care about, especially a boyfriend, girlfriend, or other close friend:",
        "examples": [
          "You will always be my boo.",
          "Come on, boo. Let's go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression, usually shouted, used to surprise and frighten someone who does not know you are near them :",
        "examples": [
          "She jumped out of the cupboard and shouted \"Boo!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call out the word \"boo\" to express disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They booed him off the stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to surprise or frighten another person, and usually said loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "He snuck up behind me and said, \"Boo!\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boob": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman's breast:",
        "examples": [
          "You know her - blonde hair and big boobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a silly mistake:",
        "examples": [
          "Forgetting the president's name was a bit of a boob."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a silly mistake:",
        "examples": [
          "He boobed rather badly by getting her name wrong."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boobies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of seabird similar to a gannet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman's breast",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boobs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman's breast:",
        "examples": [
          "You know her - blonde hair and big boobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a silly mistake:",
        "examples": [
          "Forgetting the president's name was a bit of a boob."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a silly mistake:",
        "examples": [
          "He boobed rather badly by getting her name wrong."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "booby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of seabird similar to a gannet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman's breast",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "booed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an expression of strong disapproval or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "People at the back started booing loudly.",
          "Her singing was so bad that she was booed off the stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of booing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone you care about, especially a boyfriend, girlfriend, or other close friend:",
        "examples": [
          "You will always be my boo.",
          "Come on, boo. Let's go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression, usually shouted, used to surprise and frighten someone who does not know you are near them :",
        "examples": [
          "She jumped out of the cupboard and shouted \"Boo!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call out the word \"boo\" to express disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They booed him off the stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to surprise or frighten another person, and usually said loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "He snuck up behind me and said, \"Boo!\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "booger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of dried mucus from inside the nose",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boogers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of dried mucus from inside the nose",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boogeyman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bogey",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boogie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to dance to pop music:",
        "examples": [
          "We boogied away all night long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dance to pop music:",
        "examples": [
          "I like a good boogie.",
          "You work hard all week, you're entitled to a boogie now and then."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "booing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an expression of strong disapproval or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "People at the back started booing loudly.",
          "Her singing was so bad that she was booed off the stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of booing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone you care about, especially a boyfriend, girlfriend, or other close friend:",
        "examples": [
          "You will always be my boo.",
          "Come on, boo. Let's go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression, usually shouted, used to surprise and frighten someone who does not know you are near them :",
        "examples": [
          "She jumped out of the cupboard and shouted \"Boo!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call out the word \"boo\" to express disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They booed him off the stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to surprise or frighten another person, and usually said loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "He snuck up behind me and said, \"Boo!\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "book": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a written text that can be published in printed or electronic form:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you read any good books recently?",
          "He has a new book out (= published).",
          "She wrote a book on car maintenance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of pages that have been fastened together inside a cover to be read or written in:",
        "examples": [
          "a hardback/paperback book",
          "I took a book with me to read on the plane.",
          "He writes all his expenses in a little book he carries with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts that a very long book, such as the Bible, is divided into:",
        "examples": [
          "the book of Job"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of one type of thing fastened together flat inside a cover:",
        "examples": [
          "a book of stamps/tickets/matches"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the written records of money that a business has spent or received:",
        "examples": [
          "balance the books Running a school is much more of a business than it used to be - by law we have to balance our books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which a bookmaker accepts and pays out amounts of money that are risked on a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "They've already opened/started a book on the result of the next World Cup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange to have a seat, room, performer, etc. at a particular time in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "be booked up I'd like to go but I'm booked up (= I have arranged to do other things) until the weekend.",
          "be fully booked Unfortunately the restaurant was fully booked (= there were no tables available).",
          "[ + two objects ] I've booked us two tickets to see \"Carmen\"/I've booked two tickets for us to see \"Carmen\".",
          "She'd booked a table for four at their favourite restaurant.",
          "Will booked a seat on the evening flight to Los Angeles.",
          "We were advised to book early if we wanted to get a room.",
          "They booked a jazz band for their wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a police officer, referee, etc. books someone, they write down the person's name in an official record because they have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "A football player who is booked twice in a game is sent off the field.",
          "My grandmother was booked for speeding last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object consisting of a number of pages of text or pictures fastened together along one edge and fixed inside two covers:",
        "examples": [
          "The artist’s sketch books filled several shelves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A book is also a number of similar items fastened together inside a cover:",
        "examples": [
          "a book of matches/stamps"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange to have the use of a seat, room, etc. at a particular time in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Our travel agent booked us on a flight to Paris."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who books a performer arranges a performance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They booked the Rolling Stones for two concerts in New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially accuse someone of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Detectives booked him for resisting arrest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of pages in a cover that you read or write in:",
        "examples": [
          "book about/on sth She is author of three books about criminal procedure.",
          "The company publishes an extensive range of books.",
          "children's/reference/self-help books",
          "an address book"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the written records of money that a business has spent or received:",
        "examples": [
          "At the end of the year, the accountant goes over the books.",
          "John kept the books and helped her run her business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something exactly as the rules tells you:",
        "examples": [
          "My lawyer always goes strictly by the book.",
          "This is a private deal - we don't have to do everything by the book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "employed by a company or officially belonging to an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "There are 256 people on the books at the cement works.",
          "Carla is on the books of a modelling agency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange a place on a flight, a room in a hotel, a ticket for an event, etc. for a particular time in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Because tickets are limited, you have to book early.",
          "book a flight/holiday/show When he tried to book a flight home to Australia, his credit card was refused.",
          "book a table/room/seat.",
          "book an appointment/meeting If you want to see Ms. Smith you'll have to book an appointment.",
          "book sth for sth It's the day we have provisionally booked for the launch of the new media website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a record of something in a company's accounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The loss would have been much larger had they not booked an £8m profit from property sales.",
          "book sth in sth Jarvis expects to be able to book some or all of that figure in the current year's accounts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "booked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange to have a seat, room, performer, etc. at a particular time in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "be booked up I'd like to go but I'm booked up (= I have arranged to do other things) until the weekend.",
          "be fully booked Unfortunately the restaurant was fully booked (= there were no tables available).",
          "[ + two objects ] I've booked us two tickets to see \"Carmen\"/I've booked two tickets for us to see \"Carmen\".",
          "She'd booked a table for four at their favourite restaurant.",
          "Will booked a seat on the evening flight to Los Angeles.",
          "We were advised to book early if we wanted to get a room.",
          "They booked a jazz band for their wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a police officer, referee, etc. books someone, they write down the person's name in an official record because they have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "A football player who is booked twice in a game is sent off the field.",
          "My grandmother was booked for speeding last week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "booker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to arrange for performers to appear on a show, at a club, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a successful booker for a TV show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who books something such as a hotel room or seat on an aircraft (= arranges to have it at a particular time in the future):",
        "examples": [
          "All our accommodation is good. However we usually give the best rooms to early bookers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bookie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose business is accepting and paying out money risked on a particular result of something, esp. horse races",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "booking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement you make to have a hotel room, tickets, etc. at a particular time in the future, or the process of making this arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "Booking is easy online.",
          "We made the booking three months ago.",
          "Brad was away so we had to cancel the booking.",
          "The festival is always popular, so early booking is strongly recommended.",
          "I filled in the booking form and sent it off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a punishment for breaking the rules in a football game in which the referee writes the player's name in a book:",
        "examples": [
          "When a defender gets a booking, he has to be careful not to get another and be sent off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement to have a place on a flight, a room in a hotel, etc. at a particular time in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Compare prices before making a booking.",
          "All our prices include a booking fee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bookings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement you make to have a hotel room, tickets, etc. at a particular time in the future, or the process of making this arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "Booking is easy online.",
          "We made the booking three months ago.",
          "Brad was away so we had to cancel the booking.",
          "The festival is always popular, so early booking is strongly recommended.",
          "I filled in the booking form and sent it off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a punishment for breaking the rules in a football game in which the referee writes the player's name in a book:",
        "examples": [
          "When a defender gets a booking, he has to be careful not to get another and be sent off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement to have a place on a flight, a room in a hotel, etc. at a particular time in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Compare prices before making a booking.",
          "All our prices include a booking fee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "booklet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very thin book with a small number of pages and a paper cover, giving information about something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small book, usually with a paper cover; a pamphlet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "books": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the written records of money that a business has spent or received:",
        "examples": [
          "balance the books Running a school is much more of a business than it used to be - by law we have to balance our books.",
          "At the end of the year, the accountant goes over (= checks) the books.",
          "State government has the power to examine the books of an employer in order to establish if any rules have been broken.",
          "Members are permitted to inspect the books or records of the Society should they wish to do so."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written records of money that has been spent or received by a company:",
        "examples": [
          "The payment was kept off the books (= not put in the records)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bookshelf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shelf in a bookcase",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shelf that holds books",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bookshelves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bookstore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a store or website where books are sold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a store that sells books",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "bookshop",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bookstores": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a store or website where books are sold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a store that sells books",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "bookshop",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bookworm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who reads a lot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml someone who likes to read books",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a deep and loud hollow sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of sudden economic growth, especially one that results in a lot of money being made:",
        "examples": [
          "boom and bust The insurance business suffered from a vicious cycle of boom and bust.",
          "the property/real estate boom"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in something, or a time when something becomes more popular:",
        "examples": [
          "This year has seen a boom in book sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(on a boat) a long pole that moves and that has a sail fastened to it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long pole with a microphone on one end that is held above the actors so that it records their voices but cannot be seen by the people watching, used in television and film-making",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a very deep and loud hollow sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The cannons boomed in the night.",
          "He boomed out an order to the soldiers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase or become successful and produce a lot of money very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "often in continuous tenses The leisure industry is booming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of sudden economic growth:",
        "examples": [
          "Somehow farmers have survived the booms and busts of the past 50 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, movable pole that holds the bottom edge of a sail and is attached to the mast of a boat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In television and movie making, a boom is a long, movable pole that has a microphone (= device that records sound) or camera on one end.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep, loud sound:",
        "examples": [
          "What you heard was the boom of a rocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a deep, loud sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A voice boomed through the microphone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience a period of sudden economic growth:",
        "examples": [
          "At that time, Alaska was booming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of increased economic activity and growth:",
        "examples": [
          "A decade of market-oriented reforms has touched off an economic boom.",
          "The country as a whole will suffer the economic cost of the abrupt end of a decade-long boom.",
          "fuel/create/cause a boom The country's radical tax system is helping fuel a boom that rivals Asia's tiger economies.",
          "experience/enjoy/undergo a boom The construction industry experienced a boom in the years following the war.",
          "boom in sth The boom in internet share prices has fuelled a huge growth in stock market values around the world.",
          "property/housing/building boom During the housing boom, lenders issued loans in record amounts.",
          "dotcom/internet/technology boom The dot.com boom generated $18 billion in stock options and capital gains taxes for the state.",
          "stock market/investment/price boom",
          "consumer/spending boom"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience an increase in economic activity, interest, or growth:",
        "examples": [
          "Small businesses have boomed, since the government passed a new law making it easier to set them up.",
          "Business is booming, producing increased earnings.",
          "With the economy booming, opportunities have never been better for entrepreneurs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boomer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person born during the period between approximately 1945 and 1965 following the Second World War, when there was a baby boom (= a large increase in the number of babies born), also used to refer to an older person in general:",
        "examples": [
          "Many boomers are in a position to afford a second or third home.",
          "Large numbers of boomers are suffering from hypertension, but following them will be their kids and grandkids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a phrase used for replying to something said, usually by an older person, that suggests there is no use arguing with them because they do not know what they are talking about:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Millennials expect life to be easy.\" \"OK boomer.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large male kangaroo:",
        "examples": [
          "In this Australian version, Father Christmas rides on a sleigh pulled by six white boomers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a baby boomer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boomerang": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a curved stick that, when thrown in a particular way, comes back to the person who threw it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a plan boomerangs, it brings a harmful result instead of the intended good one:",
        "examples": [
          "Our plan to take over the business could boomerang on us if we're not careful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved stick that, when thrown, comes back toward the person who threw it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "booming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making a deep and loud hollow sound:",
        "examples": [
          "a booming voice",
          "The van turns up, fully equipped with a booming sound system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "increasing or becoming successful and producing a lot of money very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Business is booming at the moment.",
          "High-end designers are chasing the booming children's-wear market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "booms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a deep and loud hollow sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of sudden economic growth, especially one that results in a lot of money being made:",
        "examples": [
          "boom and bust The insurance business suffered from a vicious cycle of boom and bust.",
          "the property/real estate boom"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in something, or a time when something becomes more popular:",
        "examples": [
          "This year has seen a boom in book sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(on a boat) a long pole that moves and that has a sail fastened to it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long pole with a microphone on one end that is held above the actors so that it records their voices but cannot be seen by the people watching, used in television and film-making",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a very deep and loud hollow sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The cannons boomed in the night.",
          "He boomed out an order to the soldiers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase or become successful and produce a lot of money very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "often in continuous tenses The leisure industry is booming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of sudden economic growth:",
        "examples": [
          "Somehow farmers have survived the booms and busts of the past 50 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, movable pole that holds the bottom edge of a sail and is attached to the mast of a boat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In television and movie making, a boom is a long, movable pole that has a microphone (= device that records sound) or camera on one end.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep, loud sound:",
        "examples": [
          "What you heard was the boom of a rocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a deep, loud sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A voice boomed through the microphone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience a period of sudden economic growth:",
        "examples": [
          "At that time, Alaska was booming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of increased economic activity and growth:",
        "examples": [
          "A decade of market-oriented reforms has touched off an economic boom.",
          "The country as a whole will suffer the economic cost of the abrupt end of a decade-long boom.",
          "fuel/create/cause a boom The country's radical tax system is helping fuel a boom that rivals Asia's tiger economies.",
          "experience/enjoy/undergo a boom The construction industry experienced a boom in the years following the war.",
          "boom in sth The boom in internet share prices has fuelled a huge growth in stock market values around the world.",
          "property/housing/building boom During the housing boom, lenders issued loans in record amounts.",
          "dotcom/internet/technology boom The dot.com boom generated $18 billion in stock options and capital gains taxes for the state.",
          "stock market/investment/price boom",
          "consumer/spending boom"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience an increase in economic activity, interest, or growth:",
        "examples": [
          "Small businesses have boomed, since the government passed a new law making it easier to set them up.",
          "Business is booming, producing increased earnings.",
          "With the economy booming, opportunities have never been better for entrepreneurs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is very helpful and improves the quality of life:",
        "examples": [
          "Guide dogs are a great boon to the partially sighted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something good or very helpful:",
        "examples": [
          "Spring rains are a boon to local farmers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an expression of strong disapproval or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "People at the back started booing loudly.",
          "Her singing was so bad that she was booed off the stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of booing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone you care about, especially a boyfriend, girlfriend, or other close friend:",
        "examples": [
          "You will always be my boo.",
          "Come on, boo. Let's go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression, usually shouted, used to surprise and frighten someone who does not know you are near them :",
        "examples": [
          "She jumped out of the cupboard and shouted \"Boo!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call out the word \"boo\" to express disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They booed him off the stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to surprise or frighten another person, and usually said loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "He snuck up behind me and said, \"Boo!\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boost": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to increase or improve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is looking for ways to boost sales in Asia, its biggest market.",
          "I tried to boost his morale by praising his cooking.",
          "Share prices were boosted by reports of the president's recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a booster vaccine (= a small amount of a substance put into a person's body to protect them from illness, that increases the effect of the same substance that was given some time before):",
        "examples": [
          "The government mounted a public health campaign urging everyone to get boosted before the winter flu season.",
          "More than half of over 18s in the country have now been boosted against Covid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something is improved or increased:",
        "examples": [
          "The lowering of interest rates will give a much-needed boost to the economy.",
          "Passing my driving test was such a boost to my confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve or increase something:",
        "examples": [
          "We took various steps to try to boost sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lift someone or something by pushing from below:",
        "examples": [
          "She boosted the little boy up to see over the fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement or increase, or an action that causes this:",
        "examples": [
          "The president’s approval rating got a boost following his speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a push from below that lifts a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "I need a boost to get over the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase or improve something:",
        "examples": [
          "boost profits/prices/rates The industry has exceeded all expectations for boosting profits and dividends.",
          "boost exports/sales/trade The lower exchange rate is already boosting exports.",
          "boost confidence/morale He was elected on a platform to create jobs and boost investor confidence.",
          "The effect of these policies would be to encourage spending and boost the economy.",
          "boost production/performance/productivity",
          "boost sth (by) 20%/50%/100%, etc. The company boosted its dividend nearly 50%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act or event that increases or improves something:",
        "examples": [
          "Typically sales jump in the autumn, when they get a boost from the back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons.",
          "The campaign for pension reform received a boost on Friday.",
          "Shares on Wall Street were given a boost by a rally in the US Treasury bond market.",
          "a big/major/huge/significant boost"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase:",
        "examples": [
          "a boost in sth Motorists who operate diesel-powered vehicles would face a 1.5-cent-a-gallon boost in fuel taxes.",
          "The income boost for the two million lowest paid will not take effect until October."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boosted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase or improve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is looking for ways to boost sales in Asia, its biggest market.",
          "I tried to boost his morale by praising his cooking.",
          "Share prices were boosted by reports of the president's recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a booster vaccine (= a small amount of a substance put into a person's body to protect them from illness, that increases the effect of the same substance that was given some time before):",
        "examples": [
          "The government mounted a public health campaign urging everyone to get boosted before the winter flu season.",
          "More than half of over 18s in the country have now been boosted against Covid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "booster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that improves or increases something or makes it stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "a confidence/morale booster",
          "Vitamin D is believed to be an immune-system booster.",
          "This whole idea is just a profit booster for drug companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who enthusiastically supports or promotes something (= tells people how good it is):",
        "examples": [
          "I don't want to come across as a booster for any particular product.",
          "The mayor and town boosters hope the new ballpark will be a catalyst for development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of a substance that is given to increase the effect of the same substance that was given some time before, to continue to protect a person from illness:",
        "examples": [
          "a polio/tetanus booster",
          "a booster jab/shot/vaccination/vaccine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an engine on a spacecraft that gives extra power for the first part of a flight:",
        "examples": [
          "a rocket booster",
          "a booster rocket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or thing that improves or increases something:",
        "examples": [
          "Winning this game was a great morale booster for the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A booster is also someone who is an enthusiastic supporter of something.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first stage of a rocket (= object sent into space) that pushes it off the ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boosters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that improves or increases something or makes it stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "a confidence/morale booster",
          "Vitamin D is believed to be an immune-system booster.",
          "This whole idea is just a profit booster for drug companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who enthusiastically supports or promotes something (= tells people how good it is):",
        "examples": [
          "I don't want to come across as a booster for any particular product.",
          "The mayor and town boosters hope the new ballpark will be a catalyst for development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of a substance that is given to increase the effect of the same substance that was given some time before, to continue to protect a person from illness:",
        "examples": [
          "a polio/tetanus booster",
          "a booster jab/shot/vaccination/vaccine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an engine on a spacecraft that gives extra power for the first part of a flight:",
        "examples": [
          "a rocket booster",
          "a booster rocket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or thing that improves or increases something:",
        "examples": [
          "Winning this game was a great morale booster for the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A booster is also someone who is an enthusiastic supporter of something.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first stage of a rocket (= object sent into space) that pushes it off the ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boosting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase or improve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is looking for ways to boost sales in Asia, its biggest market.",
          "I tried to boost his morale by praising his cooking.",
          "Share prices were boosted by reports of the president's recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a booster vaccine (= a small amount of a substance put into a person's body to protect them from illness, that increases the effect of the same substance that was given some time before):",
        "examples": [
          "The government mounted a public health campaign urging everyone to get boosted before the winter flu season.",
          "More than half of over 18s in the country have now been boosted against Covid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boosts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to increase or improve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is looking for ways to boost sales in Asia, its biggest market.",
          "I tried to boost his morale by praising his cooking.",
          "Share prices were boosted by reports of the president's recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a booster vaccine (= a small amount of a substance put into a person's body to protect them from illness, that increases the effect of the same substance that was given some time before):",
        "examples": [
          "The government mounted a public health campaign urging everyone to get boosted before the winter flu season.",
          "More than half of over 18s in the country have now been boosted against Covid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something is improved or increased:",
        "examples": [
          "The lowering of interest rates will give a much-needed boost to the economy.",
          "Passing my driving test was such a boost to my confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve or increase something:",
        "examples": [
          "We took various steps to try to boost sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lift someone or something by pushing from below:",
        "examples": [
          "She boosted the little boy up to see over the fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement or increase, or an action that causes this:",
        "examples": [
          "The president’s approval rating got a boost following his speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a push from below that lifts a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "I need a boost to get over the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase or improve something:",
        "examples": [
          "boost profits/prices/rates The industry has exceeded all expectations for boosting profits and dividends.",
          "boost exports/sales/trade The lower exchange rate is already boosting exports.",
          "boost confidence/morale He was elected on a platform to create jobs and boost investor confidence.",
          "The effect of these policies would be to encourage spending and boost the economy.",
          "boost production/performance/productivity",
          "boost sth (by) 20%/50%/100%, etc. The company boosted its dividend nearly 50%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act or event that increases or improves something:",
        "examples": [
          "Typically sales jump in the autumn, when they get a boost from the back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons.",
          "The campaign for pension reform received a boost on Friday.",
          "Shares on Wall Street were given a boost by a rally in the US Treasury bond market.",
          "a big/major/huge/significant boost"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase:",
        "examples": [
          "a boost in sth Motorists who operate diesel-powered vehicles would face a 1.5-cent-a-gallon boost in fuel taxes.",
          "The income boost for the two million lowest paid will not take effect until October."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of shoe that covers the whole foot and the lower part of the leg:",
        "examples": [
          "walking boots",
          "riding boots"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of special shoe, usually one with studs (= small, pointed parts that stick out from the bottom of the shoe), worn when playing some sports:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget your boots and shin pads.",
          "rugby boots"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a covered space at the back of a car, for storing things in:",
        "examples": [
          "I always keep a blanket and a toolkit in the boot for emergencies.",
          "Stolen goods were found in the boot of her car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which your job is taken away from you, usually because you have done something wrong or badly:",
        "examples": [
          "get the boot She got the boot for stealing money from the cash register.",
          "be given the boot Williams has been given the boot from the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kick with the foot:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave the ball a good boot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal device attached to the wheel of an illegally parked car that will only be removed when the owner pays an amount of money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kick someone or something hard with the foot:",
        "examples": [
          "They booted him in the head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a computer boots (up), it becomes ready for use by getting the necessary information into its memory, and when you boot (up) a computer, you cause it to do this.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to make a mistake when trying to catch and throw the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball was only hit softly, but the shortstop booted it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of shoe that covers the foot and the lower leg:",
        "examples": [
          "work boots",
          "cowboy boots"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trunk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a computer or a computer program to become ready for use:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Before you can do anything, you have to boot up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kick something:",
        "examples": [
          "She booted the ball down the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when a computer boots or is booted, it loads its operating system and starts working:",
        "examples": [
          "The PC should now boot from the CD-ROM drive and the installation will begin.",
          "Boot up your computer and log onto your company's intranet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "booth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small space like a box that a person can go into:",
        "examples": [
          "a phone booth",
          "a polling booth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a partly closed area or small tent at a fair, exhibition, or similar event",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in a restaurant that is beside a wall and where there are two long seats, often with high backs, with a table between them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small structure just big enough for one person to use:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a line of people waiting for the phone booth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A booth is also a partly enclosed area in a restaurant where people sit on long seats on opposite sides of a table.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A booth can also be a small, partly open structure for showing and selling things at a fair or market:",
        "examples": [
          "If we get separated, let’s meet at the information booth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area, table, etc. set up by an organization at a fair or other event to show or sell its products or services:",
        "examples": [
          "At the booth, the marketing executive told me about the toys and gadgets his company sells.",
          "Attractive presentation doesn't just apply to your booth, but to your product."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "booths": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small space like a box that a person can go into:",
        "examples": [
          "a phone booth",
          "a polling booth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a partly closed area or small tent at a fair, exhibition, or similar event",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in a restaurant that is beside a wall and where there are two long seats, often with high backs, with a table between them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small structure just big enough for one person to use:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a line of people waiting for the phone booth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A booth is also a partly enclosed area in a restaurant where people sit on long seats on opposite sides of a table.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A booth can also be a small, partly open structure for showing and selling things at a fair or market:",
        "examples": [
          "If we get separated, let’s meet at the information booth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area, table, etc. set up by an organization at a fair or other event to show or sell its products or services:",
        "examples": [
          "At the booth, the marketing executive told me about the toys and gadgets his company sells.",
          "Attractive presentation doesn't just apply to your booth, but to your product."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "booties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a boot for a baby made of soft material",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a warm, soft sock for a baby",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bootleg": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "illegally made, copied, or sold:",
        "examples": [
          "bootleg CDs/liquor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "bootleg jeans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that is illegally made, copied, or sold:",
        "examples": [
          "Although Springsteen blocked the album's official distribution, bootlegs inevitably appeared.",
          "File-sharing isn't a crime, trading the bootlegs is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, the act of pretending to give the ball to another player to run with before keeping the ball and running in a different direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The quarterback executed a very nice bootleg.",
          "He rolled to his right on a bootleg and dived into the endzone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to illegally make, copy, or sell something:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie's screenplay has been widely bootlegged.",
          "If we catch you bootlegging, we will inform the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made illegally or copied:",
        "examples": [
          "Bootleg DVDs are sold on the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "illegally made, copied, or sold:",
        "examples": [
          "A bootleg version of the film was recorded at a private showing.",
          "Instead of buying the album, she downloaded a bootleg copy from the internet.",
          "a bootleg CD/DVD/movie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to illegally make, copy, or sell something:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie has already been widely bootlegged."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bootlegging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "illegally made, copied, or sold:",
        "examples": [
          "bootleg CDs/liquor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "bootleg jeans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that is illegally made, copied, or sold:",
        "examples": [
          "Although Springsteen blocked the album's official distribution, bootlegs inevitably appeared.",
          "File-sharing isn't a crime, trading the bootlegs is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, the act of pretending to give the ball to another player to run with before keeping the ball and running in a different direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The quarterback executed a very nice bootleg.",
          "He rolled to his right on a bootleg and dived into the endzone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to illegally make, copy, or sell something:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie's screenplay has been widely bootlegged.",
          "If we catch you bootlegging, we will inform the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made illegally or copied:",
        "examples": [
          "Bootleg DVDs are sold on the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "illegally made, copied, or sold:",
        "examples": [
          "A bootleg version of the film was recorded at a private showing.",
          "Instead of buying the album, she downloaded a bootleg copy from the internet.",
          "a bootleg CD/DVD/movie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to illegally make, copy, or sell something:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie has already been widely bootlegged."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of shoe that covers the whole foot and the lower part of the leg:",
        "examples": [
          "walking boots",
          "riding boots"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of special shoe, usually one with studs (= small, pointed parts that stick out from the bottom of the shoe), worn when playing some sports:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget your boots and shin pads.",
          "rugby boots"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a covered space at the back of a car, for storing things in:",
        "examples": [
          "I always keep a blanket and a toolkit in the boot for emergencies.",
          "Stolen goods were found in the boot of her car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which your job is taken away from you, usually because you have done something wrong or badly:",
        "examples": [
          "get the boot She got the boot for stealing money from the cash register.",
          "be given the boot Williams has been given the boot from the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kick with the foot:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave the ball a good boot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal device attached to the wheel of an illegally parked car that will only be removed when the owner pays an amount of money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kick someone or something hard with the foot:",
        "examples": [
          "They booted him in the head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a computer boots (up), it becomes ready for use by getting the necessary information into its memory, and when you boot (up) a computer, you cause it to do this.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to make a mistake when trying to catch and throw the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball was only hit softly, but the shortstop booted it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of shoe that covers the foot and the lower leg:",
        "examples": [
          "work boots",
          "cowboy boots"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trunk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a computer or a computer program to become ready for use:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Before you can do anything, you have to boot up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kick something:",
        "examples": [
          "She booted the ball down the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when a computer boots or is booted, it loads its operating system and starts working:",
        "examples": [
          "The PC should now boot from the CD-ROM drive and the installation will begin.",
          "Boot up your computer and log onto your company's intranet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "booty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any valuable things or money stolen by an army at war or by thieves",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the body that you sit on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money or things of value:",
        "examples": [
          "His game-show booty amounted to $2.5 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the buttocks",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "booze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "The party's at Kate's on Friday night - bring some booze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drink alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you been out boozing again?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "alcoholic drink",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boozer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who drinks a lot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pub:",
        "examples": [
          "the local boozer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boozy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "drinking or containing a lot of alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "a boozy night out"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to dance to pop music:",
        "examples": [
          "They were all bopping to the music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something, especially in a friendly way:",
        "examples": [
          "to bop someone on the head"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of jazz music first played by small groups in the 1940s",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dance to pop music:",
        "examples": [
          "There are a couple of decent clubs where you can go for a bop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something lightly, not hard:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball bounced up and bopped him on the nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light hit:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a bop on the head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of jazz from the 1940s that has complicated rhythms and is often played fast",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bordeaux": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a type of) red or white wine from the Bordeaux area of France:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't go wrong choosing Bordeaux.",
          "They've got several nice Bordeaux in stock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "border": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line that has been agreed to divide one country from another:",
        "examples": [
          "Were you stopped at the border?",
          "border between The train crosses the border between France and Spain.",
          "The two countries have had frequent border disputes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip that goes around or along the edge of something, often as decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "The dress was white with a delicate lace border.",
          "a picture with a decorative/plain border"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow strip of ground around a garden, usually planted with flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "to weed/plant the borders"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a line around the edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The fields are bordered by tall trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be next to and have a border with another country:",
        "examples": [
          "Eswatini borders South Africa and Mozambique."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the line that divides one country or place from another:",
        "examples": [
          "The Rio Grande forms part of the US border."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip that goes around or along the edge of something, or the edge itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The card has a pretty design around the border."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be next to another country or place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Guatemala borders Mexico.",
          "[ I ] Wisconsin borders on Illinois."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a strip along the edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The road borders the coast for several miles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bordering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sharing a border with another country, state, town, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "bordering countries/counties",
          "The wines and beers made in Alsace are very similar to those of bordering Germany."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "borderline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "between two different conditions, with the possibility of belonging to either one of them:",
        "examples": [
          "borderline case Only in borderline cases will pupils have an oral exam.",
          "She was a borderline candidate for the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that separates two different qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "The borderline between friendship and intimacy is often hard to define."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "between two very different conditions, with the possibility of being unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "My blood pressure was borderline, and the doctor said I should lose weight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "borders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of southern Scotland that was one of nine local government regions until 1996:",
        "examples": [
          "Book your tickets online for the top things to do in Borders, Scotland."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to talk or act in a way that makes someone lose interest:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Am I boring you?\" she asked anxiously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel very bored:",
        "examples": [
          "We were all bored silly by the play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a hole in something using a tool:",
        "examples": [
          "He used a drill to bore a hole in the wall.",
          "bore through The workmen bored through the rock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who talks too much about boring subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to sit next to Michael at dinner - he's such a bore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity or situation that is annoying or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Ironing is such a bore.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] It's an awful bore cooking a meal every night.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's such a bore to have to write this out all over again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the space inside a pipe or tube, or the diameter (= measurement across the widest part) of this space:",
        "examples": [
          "a narrow bore",
          "a bore of 16 millimetres"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large wave that runs from the sea up a narrow river at particular times of year:",
        "examples": [
          "the Severn Bore"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in adjectives to express the width of the space inside a cylinder, especially the inside of a gun barrel (= part shaped like a tube):",
        "examples": [
          "a twelve-bore shotgun"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone lose interest:",
        "examples": [
          "Am I boring you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a hole in something using a tool:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Workmen bored through the rock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of bear",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is not interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "All he talks about is money – he’s such a bore."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling unhappy because something is not interesting or because you have nothing to do, or showing that you feel like this:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a cold, wet day and the children were bored.",
          "bored with I am beginning to get bored with eating salad.",
          "bored of She was getting bored of listening to the same thing every day.",
          "There was a bored expression on her face.",
          "Thirty bored students looked back at me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling tired and unhappy because something is not interesting or because you have nothing to do:",
        "examples": [
          "He was getting bored doing the same thing every day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boredom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being bored:",
        "examples": [
          "They started quarrelling out of sheer boredom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when you are bored:",
        "examples": [
          "She varies her workouts to avoid boredom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not interesting or exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "She finds opera boring.",
          "It's boring to sit on the plane with nothing to read.",
          "a boring lecture",
          "The movie was so boring I fell asleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not interesting or exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "The car ride was really boring."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "born": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to come out of a mother's body, and start to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "She was born in 1950."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having started life in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "be born with The toll of babies born with AIDS is rising.",
          "Stevie Wonder was born blind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an idea is born, it starts to exist.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing as the result of something:",
        "examples": [
          "With a courage born of necessity, she seized the gun and ran at him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a natural ability or liking:",
        "examples": [
          "a born writer/athlete",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I felt born to take care of animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "born in the way, place, or order mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "newborn",
          "Ben Okri is a Nigerian-born poet and novelist.",
          "the first-born son"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of bear; having come into existence by birth:",
        "examples": [
          "He was born in 1950."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a natural ability or tendency:",
        "examples": [
          "It was obvious that Rachel was a born leader.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Stephen was born to ride motorcycles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "borne": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "carried or moved by a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "airborne",
          "waterborne"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of bear",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boron": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard, yellow-brown chemical element used in nuclear reactors to absorb neutrons and in various compounds that are important in manufacturing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "borough": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a town, or a division of a large town",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the five divisions of New York City or, in some states, a town or part of a town",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In Alaska, a borough is a political division similar to a county in other states.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boroughs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a town, or a division of a large town",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the five divisions of New York City or, in some states, a town or part of a town",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In Alaska, a borough is a political division similar to a county in other states.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "borrow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get or receive something from someone with the intention of giving it back after a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "borrow something from someone I had to borrow a pen from the invigilator to do the exam.",
          "UK non-standard Can I borrow £100 off you until next week?",
          "She used to borrow money and not bother to pay it back.",
          "borrow something from something He borrowed a novel from the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take money from a bank or other financial organization and pay it back over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "borrow heavily Like so many companies at that time, we had to borrow heavily to survive.",
          "borrow something from something We could always borrow some money from the bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take and use a word or idea from another language or piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "borrow something from something English has borrowed many words from French.",
          "borrow heavily from She has created new string sounds that borrow heavily from folk and jazz."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a number into a different column when doing subtraction",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something from someone with the intention of giving it back after using it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Could I borrow your bike until next week?",
          "[ T ] fig. We constantly borrow words from other cultures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take money from a bank or other financial organization with the intention of paying it back over a period of time, usually with interest added on:",
        "examples": [
          "He will have to borrow £300 million to make his controversial takeover bid successful.",
          "Find out how much you can afford to borrow before you decide to buy a house.",
          "borrow from sth If you borrow from a credit card, the interest can be 20%.",
          "borrow sth from sth This is a way of borrowing money from international financial markets.",
          "Countries who had borrowed heavily to pay for oil imports were hit hard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone to give you money for a period of time, after which you intend to give it back to them:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I borrow £20? I'll pay you back tomorrow.",
          "borrow (sth) from sb He borrowed some money from a friend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "borrowed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or receive something from someone with the intention of giving it back after a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "borrow something from someone I had to borrow a pen from the invigilator to do the exam.",
          "UK non-standard Can I borrow £100 off you until next week?",
          "She used to borrow money and not bother to pay it back.",
          "borrow something from something He borrowed a novel from the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take money from a bank or other financial organization and pay it back over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "borrow heavily Like so many companies at that time, we had to borrow heavily to survive.",
          "borrow something from something We could always borrow some money from the bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take and use a word or idea from another language or piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "borrow something from something English has borrowed many words from French.",
          "borrow heavily from She has created new string sounds that borrow heavily from folk and jazz."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a number into a different column when doing subtraction",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "borrowing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of borrowing money, especially from a bank, or the amount that is borrowed:",
        "examples": [
          "Public borrowing has increased in recent years.",
          "The state is precariously close to its borrowing limit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of borrowing money or the amount of money that a person, company, government, etc. borrows:",
        "examples": [
          "Deficit spending and foreign borrowing are reaching levels that could threaten the nation's future growth.",
          "Credit card borrowing was down £400,000 in November.",
          "short-term/medium-term/long-term borrowing An overdraft is not suitable for long-term borrowing.",
          "reduce/cut/control borrowing Government debt interest is projected to flatten out as borrowing is reduced.",
          "increase/encourage borrowing Low interest rates encourage borrowing, thereby stimulating demand for goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that a person, company, government, etc. borrows:",
        "examples": [
          "The chairman recently reported that bank borrowings were down and profits were up eightfold.",
          "repay/clear borrowings Repay personal borrowings first, before borrowings for business purposes.",
          "long-term/short-term borrowings",
          "reduce/cut borrowings"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "borscht": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of soup made from beetroot (= a small, dark red vegetable)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bosnia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in southeastern Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bosnian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to northern Bosnia-Herzegovina, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from northern Bosnia-Herzegovina",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a language spoken in Bosnia-Herzegovina",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bosom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman's breast or breasts:",
        "examples": [
          "a large/ample bosom (= large breasts)",
          "The dress showed the top of my bosoms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front of a person's chest, especially when thought of as the centre of human feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "A dark jealousy stirred in his bosom.",
          "My bosom swelled with pride."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman’s breasts or the front of a person’s chest, esp. when thought of as the center of human feelings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The bosom of a group is the middle of it:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt safe in the bosom of his family."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bosoms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman's breast or breasts:",
        "examples": [
          "a large/ample bosom (= large breasts)",
          "The dress showed the top of my bosoms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front of a person's chest, especially when thought of as the centre of human feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "A dark jealousy stirred in his bosom.",
          "My bosom swelled with pride."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman’s breasts or the front of a person’s chest, esp. when thought of as the center of human feelings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The bosom of a group is the middle of it:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt safe in the bosom of his family."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the person who is in charge of an organization and who tells others what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "She was the boss of a large international company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work for yourself, rather than for an employer:",
        "examples": [
          "I started up my own business and now I'm my own boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who makes all the important decisions in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Who's the boss in your house?",
          "You can share your views about your partner's treatment options, but she's the boss.",
          "Whatever you want - you're the boss.",
          "In retail, always remember: the customer is the boss.",
          "There was absolutely no doubt that in this band she was the boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in computer games, an important enemy who is usually hard to defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "Bosses are generally much stronger than other opponents the player has faced up to that point.",
          "I think this character is one of the best bosses in gaming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a raised rounded decoration, such as on a shield or a ceiling",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone what to do a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "He enjoys bossing the younger children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in control of something, especially a sports game:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a player who knows how to boss games.",
          "Germany bossed the second half."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good or excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a boss party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who is in charge of an organization or a department and who tells others what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll ask my boss if I can take the afternoon off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is senior to you at work, especially the person who is your manager:",
        "examples": [
          "Getting on badly with the boss topped the list of reasons given by workers for leaving their job.",
          "my new/old/former boss"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person in charge of a company:",
        "examples": [
          "Now that the company finally has a new boss, investors will be demanding to see a new strategy.",
          "company/union/bank bosses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work for yourself, not for an employer:",
        "examples": [
          "I always wanted to be self-employed, to be my own boss, and do things the way I thought they should be done."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bossed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone what to do a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "He enjoys bossing the younger children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in control of something, especially a sports game:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a player who knows how to boss games.",
          "Germany bossed the second half."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bosses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the person who is in charge of an organization and who tells others what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "She was the boss of a large international company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work for yourself, rather than for an employer:",
        "examples": [
          "I started up my own business and now I'm my own boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who makes all the important decisions in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Who's the boss in your house?",
          "You can share your views about your partner's treatment options, but she's the boss.",
          "Whatever you want - you're the boss.",
          "In retail, always remember: the customer is the boss.",
          "There was absolutely no doubt that in this band she was the boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in computer games, an important enemy who is usually hard to defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "Bosses are generally much stronger than other opponents the player has faced up to that point.",
          "I think this character is one of the best bosses in gaming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a raised rounded decoration, such as on a shield or a ceiling",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone what to do a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "He enjoys bossing the younger children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in control of something, especially a sports game:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a player who knows how to boss games.",
          "Germany bossed the second half."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good or excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a boss party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who is in charge of an organization or a department and who tells others what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll ask my boss if I can take the afternoon off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is senior to you at work, especially the person who is your manager:",
        "examples": [
          "Getting on badly with the boss topped the list of reasons given by workers for leaving their job.",
          "my new/old/former boss"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person in charge of a company:",
        "examples": [
          "Now that the company finally has a new boss, investors will be demanding to see a new strategy.",
          "company/union/bank bosses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work for yourself, not for an employer:",
        "examples": [
          "I always wanted to be self-employed, to be my own boss, and do things the way I thought they should be done."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bossing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone what to do a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "He enjoys bossing the younger children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in control of something, especially a sports game:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a player who knows how to boss games.",
          "Germany bossed the second half."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bossy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A bossy person is always telling people what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Henry, who is extremely bossy, wants to be in charge.",
          "She's strong without being bossy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a raised pattern on the surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boston": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital and largest city of the northeastern US state of Massachusetts and one of the oldest cities in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "He was working as a chef in Boston.",
          "She flew from Boston to Tampa."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that works automatically, especially one that searches for and finds information on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Criminals create networks of bots that roam the internet infecting PCs with malware."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "Is Kylie's bot the greatest ever?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that works automatically, especially one that searches for and finds information on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "The state computer fell victim to an automated bot, which probes for security weaknesses, officials said."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "botanical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving or relating to plants or the study of plants:",
        "examples": [
          "a botanical print",
          "botanical/botanic gardens",
          "Several new botanical species have been discovered in the last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant used as medicine or to give flavour to a drink:",
        "examples": [
          "There are over 100 botanicals that can be used in gin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to plants or the scientific study of plants:",
        "examples": [
          "a botanical garden",
          "botanical specimens"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "botanist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a scientist who studies plants",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a scientist who studies plants",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "botany": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of plants",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of plants",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "botched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a job, attempt, etc.) done very badly:",
        "examples": [
          "botched job Our landlord redecorated the bedroom, but it was such a botched job that we decided to redo it.",
          "botched operation He had a botched operation on a severely perforated eardrum that left him deaf in his right ear.",
          "The campaign to control the disease was badly botched."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bother": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make the effort to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He hasn't even bothered to write.",
          "You could have phoned us but you just didn't bother.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Don't bother making the bed - I'll do it later.",
          "[ + -ing verb or + to infinitive ] You'd have found it if you'd bothered looking/to look.",
          "why bother You won't get any credit for doing it, so why bother?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you can't be bothered doing/to do something, you are too lazy or tired to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't be bothered to iron my clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel worried or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "Does it bother you that he's out so much of the time?",
          "Living on my own has never bothered me.",
          "I don't care if he doesn't come - it doesn't bother me.",
          "[ + that ] It bothers me that he doesn't seem to notice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy or cause problems for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't bother your father when he's working.",
          "sorry to bother you I'm sorry to bother you, but could you help me lift this suitcase?",
          "bother someone with something I didn't want to bother her with work matters on her day off.",
          "The noise was beginning to bother us, so we left.",
          "She threatened to call the police if he didn't stop bothering her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trouble or problems:",
        "examples": [
          "I can take you there - it's really no bother.",
          "Please don't go to any bother on my account (= don't make any special effort for me).",
          "UK I had a bit of bother getting hold of his phone number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the effort that is necessary to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people don't get married because they don't want the bother.",
          "It hardly seems worth the bother to go all that way just for two nights.",
          "If this change is going to disrupt people's lives so much, it's not worth the bother.",
          "Many employers don't want to go through the bother of sponsoring a worker for a visa.",
          "You might as well shave off your beard and save yourself the bother.",
          "She asked the question, which spared me the bother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an annoying person or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sorry to be a bother, but could I have that number again?",
          "It's such a bother having to do everything twice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh bother! It's raining and I left my umbrella at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an effort to do something, esp. something that is not convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "You won’t get any credit for doing it, so why bother?",
          "Don’t bother doing the laundry.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He didn’t even bother to say goodbye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy, worry, or cause problems for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The heat was beginning to bother him, so he sat down.",
          "[ T ] Does it bother you if your children aren’t interested?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a big effort:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m not sure gardening is worth the bother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that annoys or causes problems for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "That dog has never been a bother to anyone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bothered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you are bothered about something, it is important to you and you are worried about it:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very bothered about what people think of him.",
          "They were an hour late and she didn't seem at all bothered.",
          "The bright sunshine made him feel hot and bothered (= hot and uncomfortable)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are not bothered about something, it is not important to you or does not worry you:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Tea or coffee?\" \"Either - I'm not bothered.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bothering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the effort to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He hasn't even bothered to write.",
          "You could have phoned us but you just didn't bother.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Don't bother making the bed - I'll do it later.",
          "[ + -ing verb or + to infinitive ] You'd have found it if you'd bothered looking/to look.",
          "why bother You won't get any credit for doing it, so why bother?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you can't be bothered doing/to do something, you are too lazy or tired to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't be bothered to iron my clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel worried or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "Does it bother you that he's out so much of the time?",
          "Living on my own has never bothered me.",
          "I don't care if he doesn't come - it doesn't bother me.",
          "[ + that ] It bothers me that he doesn't seem to notice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy or cause problems for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't bother your father when he's working.",
          "sorry to bother you I'm sorry to bother you, but could you help me lift this suitcase?",
          "bother someone with something I didn't want to bother her with work matters on her day off.",
          "The noise was beginning to bother us, so we left.",
          "She threatened to call the police if he didn't stop bothering her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bothers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make the effort to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He hasn't even bothered to write.",
          "You could have phoned us but you just didn't bother.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Don't bother making the bed - I'll do it later.",
          "[ + -ing verb or + to infinitive ] You'd have found it if you'd bothered looking/to look.",
          "why bother You won't get any credit for doing it, so why bother?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you can't be bothered doing/to do something, you are too lazy or tired to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't be bothered to iron my clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel worried or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "Does it bother you that he's out so much of the time?",
          "Living on my own has never bothered me.",
          "I don't care if he doesn't come - it doesn't bother me.",
          "[ + that ] It bothers me that he doesn't seem to notice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy or cause problems for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't bother your father when he's working.",
          "sorry to bother you I'm sorry to bother you, but could you help me lift this suitcase?",
          "bother someone with something I didn't want to bother her with work matters on her day off.",
          "The noise was beginning to bother us, so we left.",
          "She threatened to call the police if he didn't stop bothering her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trouble or problems:",
        "examples": [
          "I can take you there - it's really no bother.",
          "Please don't go to any bother on my account (= don't make any special effort for me).",
          "UK I had a bit of bother getting hold of his phone number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the effort that is necessary to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people don't get married because they don't want the bother.",
          "It hardly seems worth the bother to go all that way just for two nights.",
          "If this change is going to disrupt people's lives so much, it's not worth the bother.",
          "Many employers don't want to go through the bother of sponsoring a worker for a visa.",
          "You might as well shave off your beard and save yourself the bother.",
          "She asked the question, which spared me the bother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an annoying person or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sorry to be a bother, but could I have that number again?",
          "It's such a bother having to do everything twice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh bother! It's raining and I left my umbrella at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an effort to do something, esp. something that is not convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "You won’t get any credit for doing it, so why bother?",
          "Don’t bother doing the laundry.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He didn’t even bother to say goodbye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy, worry, or cause problems for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The heat was beginning to bother him, so he sat down.",
          "[ T ] Does it bother you if your children aren’t interested?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a big effort:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m not sure gardening is worth the bother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that annoys or causes problems for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "That dog has never been a bother to anyone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "botox": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a substance that is injected (= put in through a needle) into the skin in order to make it look smooth and young",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use Botox in order to make your skin look smooth and young:",
        "examples": [
          "I really don't think I'd ever be Botoxed.",
          "The doctor botoxes himself and most of his patients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a chemical that doctors may put under people's skin to make them look younger:",
        "examples": [
          "Julie got Botox injections in her forehead and around her eyes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that works automatically, especially one that searches for and finds information on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Criminals create networks of bots that roam the internet infecting PCs with malware."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "Is Kylie's bot the greatest ever?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that works automatically, especially one that searches for and finds information on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "The state computer fell victim to an automated bot, which probes for security weaknesses, officials said."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bottle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container for liquids, usually made of glass or plastic, with a narrow neck:",
        "examples": [
          "a milk bottle",
          "a wine bottle",
          "a bottle of beer/whisky",
          "plastic bottle Plastic bottles are lighter than glass ones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special container with a rubber top for giving milk and other drinks to a baby:",
        "examples": [
          "Give the baby her bottle when she wakes up.",
          "Most medical experts believe that breastfeeding is better than bottle-feeding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "courage or willingness to take risks:",
        "examples": [
          "It took a lot of bottle to do what she did."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into bottles or jars:",
        "examples": [
          "The wine is bottled at the vineyard.",
          "To bottle fruit you put fresh fruit into special containers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not do something because you are frightened; to fail at something because you are frightened :",
        "examples": [
          "He should have taken the penalty but he bottled it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the habit of regularly drinking a lot of alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "hit the bottle She started to hit the bottle (= drink too much alcohol) after her divorce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container for liquids, usually made of glass or plastic, with a narrow neck:",
        "examples": [
          "a bottle of perfume"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put liquid into bottles:",
        "examples": [
          "The soda is bottled in Atlanta."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bottled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "contained, stored, or sold in bottles:",
        "examples": [
          "bottled water",
          "bottled gas"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "contained, stored, or sold in bottles:",
        "examples": [
          "bottled water/beer/drink",
          "bottled gas"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bottles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container for liquids, usually made of glass or plastic, with a narrow neck:",
        "examples": [
          "a milk bottle",
          "a wine bottle",
          "a bottle of beer/whisky",
          "plastic bottle Plastic bottles are lighter than glass ones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special container with a rubber top for giving milk and other drinks to a baby:",
        "examples": [
          "Give the baby her bottle when she wakes up.",
          "Most medical experts believe that breastfeeding is better than bottle-feeding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "courage or willingness to take risks:",
        "examples": [
          "It took a lot of bottle to do what she did."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into bottles or jars:",
        "examples": [
          "The wine is bottled at the vineyard.",
          "To bottle fruit you put fresh fruit into special containers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not do something because you are frightened; to fail at something because you are frightened :",
        "examples": [
          "He should have taken the penalty but he bottled it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the habit of regularly drinking a lot of alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "hit the bottle She started to hit the bottle (= drink too much alcohol) after her divorce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container for liquids, usually made of glass or plastic, with a narrow neck:",
        "examples": [
          "a bottle of perfume"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put liquid into bottles:",
        "examples": [
          "The soda is bottled in Atlanta."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bottom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the lowest part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "bottom of He stood at the bottom of the stairs and called up to me.",
          "Extra information will be found at the bottom of the page.",
          "The ship had sunk to the bottom of the sea/the sea bottom.",
          "at the bottom The manager of the hotel started at the bottom (= in one of the least important jobs) 30 years ago, as a porter.",
          "At school, Einstein was at the bottom of (= the least successful student in) his class.",
          "The rich usually get richer, while the people at the bottom (= at the lowest position in society) stay there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lower part of a piece of clothing that consists of two parts:",
        "examples": [
          "I've found my bikini bottoms but not my top."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, the second part of an inning (= period of play), when the team that is playing at home (= on its own field) has its turn to try to hit the ball and score:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a crucial error in the bottom of the ninth inning.",
          "Cleveland scored a run in the bottom of the second."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the farthest part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "His feet stuck out from the bottom of the bed.",
          "UK They live at the bottom of our street (= the other end of the street from us)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of your body that you sit on:",
        "examples": [
          "She slipped and fell on her bottom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He stood at the bottom of the stairs and called up to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bottom is the lower part of an item of clothing that consists of two parts:",
        "examples": [
          "pajama bottoms"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The bottom is also the least important position:",
        "examples": [
          "The manager of the hotel started at the bottom 30 years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the buttocks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest or worst level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "hit/reach bottom The Nasdaq fell 29.5% but investors recouped all of their losses 7 weeks after stocks hit bottom.",
          "at the bottom There was a job for him in the company, as long as he was prepared to start at the bottom.",
          "at the bottom of sth The time to buy is at the bottom of a recession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "at the bottom (of sth) Click on \"save page\" at the bottom of the page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when a product or share has reached its lowest price and people have stopped buying it:",
        "examples": [
          "The dot-com bubble burst and the bottom fell out of the tech market.",
          "When the bottom dropped out of the stock market, he lost money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lowest in a range of levels:",
        "examples": [
          "the bottom end/level The flotation could produce a £132m profit at the top end of the range and £59m at the bottom end.",
          "That still leaves us in the bottom half of spending levels in the EU."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lowest in position:",
        "examples": [
          "the bottom corner/edge/part The navigation buttons are in the bottom part of the window."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bottomed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of trousers) very wide below the knee:",
        "examples": [
          "He grew his hair long and dressed in bell-bottomed trousers.",
          "Bell-bottom jeans go in and out of style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) wearing trousers that are very wide below the knee:",
        "examples": [
          "In the 1960s, conservative parents struggled to understand their long-haired, bell-bottomed kids."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bottomless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A bottomless hole, container, etc. has or appears to have no bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "The pond looked dark, almost bottomless.",
          "They believed that at the centre of the earth, the sea poured into a bottomless hole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without a limit or end:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a bottomless hunger for learning.",
          "The generosity of the local people is bottomless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "serving or including an unlimited number of drinks, and sometimes food, in exchange for a single payment:",
        "examples": [
          "They offer bottomless coffee and iced water throughout the day.",
          "a bottomless champagne brunch",
          "If you want your food served with free-flowing fizz, cocktails, or beer, check out our guide to bottomless lunches in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "seemingly without a bottom, limit, or end:",
        "examples": [
          "Could the pond really be bottomless?",
          "I wish I had a bottomless source of ideas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bottoms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the lower part of a piece of clothing that consists of two parts:",
        "examples": [
          "I've found my bikini bottoms but not my top.",
          "Have you seen my pyjama bottoms anywhere?",
          "These are some old jogging bottoms that I slob around in at home.",
          "The website allows you to mix and match tops and bottoms, which is really handy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boudoir": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a beautifully decorated room used in the past by a woman for sleeping, dressing, relaxing, and entertaining",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bough": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large branch of a tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large branch of a tree",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boughs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large branch of a tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large branch of a tree",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bought": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of buy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boulder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large rock",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, rounded rock that has been smoothed by the action of the weather or water",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boulders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large rock",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, rounded rock that has been smoothed by the action of the weather or water",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boulevard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wide road in a city, usually with trees on each side or along the centre:",
        "examples": [
          "We strolled along the boulevard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wide street in a town or city, usually with trees on each side or along the center:",
        "examples": [
          "Billy opened a pizza place on the boulevard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bounce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move up or away after hitting a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "bounce off The ball bounced off the goalpost and into the net.",
          "figurative Television pictures from all over the world are bounced off satellites (= are sent to and returned from them).",
          "She bounced the ball quickly.",
          "Her bag bounced (= moved up and down) against her side as she walked.",
          "bounce someone/something on something He bounced the baby on his knee.",
          "The children had broken the bed by bouncing (= jumping up and down) on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in an energetic and enthusiastic manner:",
        "examples": [
          "bounce in Tom bounced in, smiling broadly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause a cheque to) not be paid or accepted by a bank because there is no money in the account:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to pay a penalty fee when my cheque bounced.",
          "To my horror the bank bounced the cheque."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an email that you send bounces or is bounced, it comes back to you because the address is wrong or there is a computer problem.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of bouncing, or the quality that makes something able to bounce:",
        "examples": [
          "In tennis you have to hit the ball before its second bounce.",
          "figurative This shampoo will give your hair bounce (= make it look attractively thick) and shine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement or change to a higher level, for example in how popular a politician or party is:",
        "examples": [
          "His speech to the convention may have given him a bounce.",
          "The city has seen a bounce in homicide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move up or away after hitting a surface, or to cause something to move this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The basketball bounced off the rim of the basket.",
          "[ T ] She bounced the baby on her knee.",
          "[ I ] fig. Tom bounced into the room (= walked in a happy, energetic way)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a check) to not be paid or accepted by a bank because of a lack of money in the account, or to pay with a check for which there is not enough money in the account:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He’s bounced checks before, but never on this account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something such as a ball moves up or away after hitting a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "In tennis you must hit the ball before its second bounce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being able to bounce:",
        "examples": [
          "a ball that has lost its bounce"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a cheque bounces, or a bank bounces it, the bank refuses to pay it because there is not enough money in the account:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank immediately froze the account and bounced outstanding cheques.",
          "Payments of $1 million were coming due, but when investors went to cash the checks, they bounced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an email that you send bounces or is bounced, it is returned to you because the address is wrong or there is a computer problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Customers may be annoyed that spam defences bounce their legitimate e-mail.",
          "The report they'd asked me to send bounced, because the email address was invalid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly increase, often after falling to its lowest level:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts say that the US economy has bounced.",
          "bounce 10%/10p/10 points The Group's shares bounced 20% yesterday as it unveiled its half-year results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden increase in value, price, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Dealers took their cue from a strong bounce on Wall Street to push prices higher.",
          "a bounce in sth Confidence is growing that we will see a bounce in consumer spending.",
          "Today's recovery is being led by a bounce in the technology sector.",
          "a bounce back Despite a bounce back in prices after the sales, the volume of business in stores rose in August."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bounced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move up or away after hitting a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "bounce off The ball bounced off the goalpost and into the net.",
          "figurative Television pictures from all over the world are bounced off satellites (= are sent to and returned from them).",
          "She bounced the ball quickly.",
          "Her bag bounced (= moved up and down) against her side as she walked.",
          "bounce someone/something on something He bounced the baby on his knee.",
          "The children had broken the bed by bouncing (= jumping up and down) on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in an energetic and enthusiastic manner:",
        "examples": [
          "bounce in Tom bounced in, smiling broadly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause a cheque to) not be paid or accepted by a bank because there is no money in the account:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to pay a penalty fee when my cheque bounced.",
          "To my horror the bank bounced the cheque."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an email that you send bounces or is bounced, it comes back to you because the address is wrong or there is a computer problem.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bouncer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to stand outside a bar, party, etc. and either stop people who cause trouble from coming in or force them to leave",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, an occasion when the ball is bowled (= thrown) so that it hits the ground and moves quickly up towards the head or upper body of the batter (= the player who tries to hit the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "The bowler was warned for bowling too many bouncers.",
          "He bowled a bouncer at the new batsman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person paid to stand outside a bar or party to stop people from coming in or force them to leave if they cause trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "a nightclub bouncer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bouncers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to stand outside a bar, party, etc. and either stop people who cause trouble from coming in or force them to leave",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, an occasion when the ball is bowled (= thrown) so that it hits the ground and moves quickly up towards the head or upper body of the batter (= the player who tries to hit the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "The bowler was warned for bowling too many bouncers.",
          "He bowled a bouncer at the new batsman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person paid to stand outside a bar or party to stop people from coming in or force them to leave if they cause trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "a nightclub bouncer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bounces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move up or away after hitting a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "bounce off The ball bounced off the goalpost and into the net.",
          "figurative Television pictures from all over the world are bounced off satellites (= are sent to and returned from them).",
          "She bounced the ball quickly.",
          "Her bag bounced (= moved up and down) against her side as she walked.",
          "bounce someone/something on something He bounced the baby on his knee.",
          "The children had broken the bed by bouncing (= jumping up and down) on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in an energetic and enthusiastic manner:",
        "examples": [
          "bounce in Tom bounced in, smiling broadly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause a cheque to) not be paid or accepted by a bank because there is no money in the account:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to pay a penalty fee when my cheque bounced.",
          "To my horror the bank bounced the cheque."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an email that you send bounces or is bounced, it comes back to you because the address is wrong or there is a computer problem.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of bouncing, or the quality that makes something able to bounce:",
        "examples": [
          "In tennis you have to hit the ball before its second bounce.",
          "figurative This shampoo will give your hair bounce (= make it look attractively thick) and shine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement or change to a higher level, for example in how popular a politician or party is:",
        "examples": [
          "His speech to the convention may have given him a bounce.",
          "The city has seen a bounce in homicide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move up or away after hitting a surface, or to cause something to move this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The basketball bounced off the rim of the basket.",
          "[ T ] She bounced the baby on her knee.",
          "[ I ] fig. Tom bounced into the room (= walked in a happy, energetic way)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a check) to not be paid or accepted by a bank because of a lack of money in the account, or to pay with a check for which there is not enough money in the account:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He’s bounced checks before, but never on this account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something such as a ball moves up or away after hitting a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "In tennis you must hit the ball before its second bounce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being able to bounce:",
        "examples": [
          "a ball that has lost its bounce"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a cheque bounces, or a bank bounces it, the bank refuses to pay it because there is not enough money in the account:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank immediately froze the account and bounced outstanding cheques.",
          "Payments of $1 million were coming due, but when investors went to cash the checks, they bounced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an email that you send bounces or is bounced, it is returned to you because the address is wrong or there is a computer problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Customers may be annoyed that spam defences bounce their legitimate e-mail.",
          "The report they'd asked me to send bounced, because the email address was invalid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly increase, often after falling to its lowest level:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts say that the US economy has bounced.",
          "bounce 10%/10p/10 points The Group's shares bounced 20% yesterday as it unveiled its half-year results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden increase in value, price, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Dealers took their cue from a strong bounce on Wall Street to push prices higher.",
          "a bounce in sth Confidence is growing that we will see a bounce in consumer spending.",
          "Today's recovery is being led by a bounce in the technology sector.",
          "a bounce back Despite a bounce back in prices after the sales, the volume of business in stores rose in August."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bouncing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a baby) healthy and energetic:",
        "examples": [
          "We've got two grandchildren - a three-year-old girl and a bouncing baby boy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of babies) happy and healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "a bouncing baby girl"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bouncy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to bounce:",
        "examples": [
          "This ball's not very bouncy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happy and energetic:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always bouncy in the morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily moving up and away after hitting a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Hard ground makes balls more bouncy.",
          "fig. He’s always bouncy (= happy and energetic) in the morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "certain or extremely likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] You're bound to forget people's names occasionally.",
          "You're bound to feel nervous about your interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be seriously intending to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "They are bound and determined to build their own house someday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "I am certain:",
        "examples": [
          "He's in the pub, I'll be bound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a moral or legal duty to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is bound by a special agreement to involve the union in important decisions.",
          "duty-bound She feels duty-bound to tell him everything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tied with rope, cord, string, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They left Jack, bound hand and foot, and guarded by one man.",
          "His long brown braid bounced between his shoulders, and moisture formed and froze on the bound hair.",
          "bound and gagged The security guard was found bound and gagged after the robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a book) having a cover made of paper, leather, or other material:",
        "examples": [
          "The book was bound in shiny green leather.",
          "The archivist says the new documents are contained in a single bound volume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "going in a particular direction or towards a particular end result:",
        "examples": [
          "bound for She was on a plane bound for Moscow when she got sick.",
          "These two young musicians are bound for international success.",
          "At long last, I was homeward bound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly with large jumping movements",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark or form the limits of:",
        "examples": [
          "be bounded by The town is bounded on one side by a river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick, long jump:",
        "examples": [
          "With one bound the dog was over the fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "legal or social limits:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee felt that newspaper coverage of the murder went beyond reasonable bounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "travelling in the stated direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Northbound traffic is moving very slowly because of the accident.",
          "US The line did not close completely, but inbound and outbound trains (= trains which were arriving and leaving) had to share one of the two tracks near the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(causing people to be) unable to leave a place because of an unwanted condition:",
        "examples": [
          "During his long illness he was completely housebound (= he could not leave the house).",
          "She has been wheelchair-bound for several years.",
          "The airport was completely fogbound (= covered by fog)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a book that is covered or held together in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "a leather-bound book",
          "a spiral-bound notebook"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe clothes or other objects that have edges covered in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "leather-bound cuffs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of bind",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain or extremely likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] You’re bound to feel nervous about your interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tied tightly or fastened:",
        "examples": [
          "Several of the prisoners had been bound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a moral or legal duty to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She is not legally bound to pay the debts, but she has agreed to do it anyway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "traveling in the direction of:",
        "examples": [
          "She was on a plane bound for Fairbanks.",
          "fig. These two young musicians are bound for success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark or form the limits of:",
        "examples": [
          "The town is bounded on one side by a river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly with large, jumping movements:",
        "examples": [
          "A deer bounded across the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick, large jump:",
        "examples": [
          "With one bound the dog was over the fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a legal duty to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "be bound to do sth Because of international treaty obligations, the Government is legally bound to consider every asylum claim.",
          "be bound by sth Many government agencies are bound by a federal order to adequately serve speakers of other languages or risk losing funding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kept at or below an agreed or allowed level:",
        "examples": [
          "a bound level/rate/tariff Overall, the percentage of developed countries' imports of industrial goods under bound rates rose from 94% to 99%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boundaries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a real or imagined line that marks the edge or limit of something:",
        "examples": [
          "boundary between The Ural mountains mark the boundary between Europe and Asia.",
          "Residents are opposed to the prison being built within the city boundary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the limit of a subject or principle:",
        "examples": [
          "Electronic publishing is blurring the boundaries between dictionaries and encyclopedias."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the limit of what someone considers to be acceptable behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "Try to show love while respecting each other's boundaries.",
          "set a boundary We set firm boundaries, and if the children cross them there are consequences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line, piece of a rope, etc. that marks the edge of the playing area on a cricket field:",
        "examples": [
          "She hit the ball over the boundary.",
          "We watched the match from beyond the boundary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a hit that sends the ball past the line that marks the edge of the playing area, scoring four or six runs (= points):",
        "examples": [
          "I hit a boundary from the first ball I faced.",
          "The innings included eight boundaries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an edge or limit of something:",
        "examples": [
          "You can camp anywhere inside the boundaries of the park.",
          "Your work is limited only by the boundaries of your imagination."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boundary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a real or imagined line that marks the edge or limit of something:",
        "examples": [
          "boundary between The Ural mountains mark the boundary between Europe and Asia.",
          "Residents are opposed to the prison being built within the city boundary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the limit of a subject or principle:",
        "examples": [
          "Electronic publishing is blurring the boundaries between dictionaries and encyclopedias."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the limit of what someone considers to be acceptable behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "Try to show love while respecting each other's boundaries.",
          "set a boundary We set firm boundaries, and if the children cross them there are consequences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line, piece of a rope, etc. that marks the edge of the playing area on a cricket field:",
        "examples": [
          "She hit the ball over the boundary.",
          "We watched the match from beyond the boundary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a hit that sends the ball past the line that marks the edge of the playing area, scoring four or six runs (= points):",
        "examples": [
          "I hit a boundary from the first ball I faced.",
          "The innings included eight boundaries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an edge or limit of something:",
        "examples": [
          "You can camp anywhere inside the boundaries of the park.",
          "Your work is limited only by the boundaries of your imagination."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bounding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly with large jumping movements",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark or form the limits of:",
        "examples": [
          "be bounded by The town is bounded on one side by a river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boundless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having no limit:",
        "examples": [
          "boundless optimism",
          "She has boundless energy and enthusiasm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "seemingly endless or unlimited:",
        "examples": [
          "boundless energy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bounds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "legal or social limits:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee felt that newspaper coverage of the murder went beyond reasonable bounds.",
          "beyond the bounds of What you did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behaviour.",
          "The assertion was, to my mind, well beyond the bounds of what is acceptable or proper.",
          "know no bounds His desire for political power apparently knows no bounds (= seems to have no limits).",
          "The president insisted that Congress had overstepped its bounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "limits of an activity or behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "His desire for political power apparently knows no bounds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bounties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money paid as a reward:",
        "examples": [
          "A bounty of $10,000 has been offered for the capture of his murderer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great kindness or willingness to give:",
        "examples": [
          "The charity is totally dependent on the Church's bounty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "a bounty of food"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sum of money paid as a reward:",
        "examples": [
          "City officials offered a bounty for his capture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something, esp. food:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I was amazed by the bounty of our garden."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bountiful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "large in amount:",
        "examples": [
          "We found a bountiful supply of coconuts on the island."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "generous in giving to others:",
        "examples": [
          "our bountiful benefactor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) generous, or (of a thing) large in amount:",
        "examples": [
          "This field produced a bountiful supply of corn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bounty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money paid as a reward:",
        "examples": [
          "A bounty of $10,000 has been offered for the capture of his murderer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great kindness or willingness to give:",
        "examples": [
          "The charity is totally dependent on the Church's bounty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "a bounty of food"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sum of money paid as a reward:",
        "examples": [
          "City officials offered a bounty for his capture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something, esp. food:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I was amazed by the bounty of our garden."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bouquet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of flowers that have been fastened together and attractively arranged so that they can be given as a present or carried on formal occasions:",
        "examples": [
          "a bouquet of flowers",
          "Chris sent me a lovely bouquet when I was sick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the characteristic smell of a wine or liqueur:",
        "examples": [
          "This wine has a rich, oaky bouquet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of flowers that have been attractively arranged so that they can be given as a present or carried on a formal occasion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smell of something, esp. wine:",
        "examples": [
          "a fruity bouquet"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bourbon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of American whisky",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of whiskey (= strong alcoholic drink)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bourgeois": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or typical of the middle class (= a social group between the rich and the poor) especially in supporting existing customs and values, or in having a strong interest in money and possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a bit bourgeois, isn't it, joining a golf club?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or typical of the middle class (= the social group between the rich and the poor), esp. in supporting established customs and values or in having a strong interest in money and possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s become very bourgeois since she left college."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bourguignon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sauce made with red wine, onions, and mushrooms:",
        "examples": [
          "Nothing tastes better than a meat stew like beef bourguignon.",
          "Beef prepared à la bourguignon is best started overnight to maximize the rich flavour of the beef and red wine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dish made with a sauce consisting of red wine, onions, and mushrooms:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want a very hearty meal, you can’t go wrong with the bourguignon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bourne": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a limit or boundary (= edge):",
        "examples": [
          "These matters are beyond the bourne of our understanding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a destination (= the place where someone is going):",
        "examples": [
          "She was about to depart for some unknown bourne."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small stream:",
        "examples": [
          "The \"burn\" part of the place name Tyburn is derived from \"bourne\", which means stream."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short period of illness or involvement in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "UK a bout of flu",
          "US a bout with the flu",
          "He suffered from periodic bouts of insanity.",
          "a drinking bout (= short period of drinking a lot of alcohol)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boxing or wrestling match:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a former heavyweight champion and is expected to win the bout easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brief period of illness or involvement in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "She had bouts of fever as a child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boxing or wrestling match",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boutique": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small shop that sells fashionable clothes, shoes, jewellery, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small store that sells fashionable clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small shop that sells fashionable clothes, shoes, jewellery, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Designer boutiques selling the best of Austrian, Italian, and German fashions abound in this vibrant city.",
          "fashion boutiques"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "investment boutique",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a small fashionable business that sells a particular product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "boutique hotel.",
          "a boutique grocery/market/winery"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bouts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short period of illness or involvement in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "UK a bout of flu",
          "US a bout with the flu",
          "He suffered from periodic bouts of insanity.",
          "a drinking bout (= short period of drinking a lot of alcohol)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boxing or wrestling match:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a former heavyweight champion and is expected to win the bout easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brief period of illness or involvement in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "She had bouts of fever as a child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boxing or wrestling match",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bend your head or body forward, especially as a way of showing someone respect or expressing thanks to people who have watched you perform:",
        "examples": [
          "bow to They bowed to the Queen.",
          "bow your head We bowed our heads in prayer.",
          "He stood at the back, head bowed in silent contemplation.",
          "bow down He bowed down before (= in front of) the king and begged for mercy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movement of bending your head or body forward, especially as a way of showing someone respect or expressing thanks to people who have watched you perform:",
        "examples": [
          "take a bow The audience applauded enthusiastically, and she came back on stage to take another bow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front part of a boat or ship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the sport of rowing, the rowing position closest to the front of the boat:",
        "examples": [
          "She has moved from the number 5 seat to row at bow.",
          "The man in the bow seat is the youngest in the crew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the sport of rowing, the person sitting closest to the front of the boat:",
        "examples": [
          "He was bow in his University's eight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a knot with two curved parts and two loose ends, used as a decoration or to tie shoes:",
        "examples": [
          "I tied the ribbon around the present in a pretty bow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a long, thin piece of wood or fibreglass bent into a curve by a tightly stretched string:",
        "examples": [
          "bow and arrow He made his own bow and arrows.",
          "The arrow had been shot from a bow.",
          "So-called recurve bows are used in Olympic archery competitions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin piece of wood with hair from the tail of a horse stretched along it, used to play musical instruments that have strings:",
        "examples": [
          "Violins are played with bows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play an instrument that has strings, using a long, thin piece of wood with hair from the tail of a horse stretched along it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not bowing, but using my fingers pizzicato.",
          "You can achieve a completely different tone by bowing the strings nearer to the bridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bend the head or body forward as a way of showing respect, expressing thanks, or greeting someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We knelt and bowed our heads in prayer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of bending the head or body forward:",
        "examples": [
          "The troupe’s artistic director took a bow with his dancers at the final curtain last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front part of a ship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a knot with two curved parts and two loose ends, which is used as a decoration or to tie shoes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a weapon for shooting arrows, often used for sport, made of a long, narrow piece of wood bent into a curve by a string that is stretched tightly between its two ends",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin piece of wood with many hairs stretched between its ends, used to play musical instruments that have strings:",
        "examples": [
          "a violin bow"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bowed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "curved:",
        "examples": [
          "The table had delicate bowed legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bent over:",
        "examples": [
          "He struggled along the path, bowed under the weight of the heavy bags he was carrying."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bowel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the long tube that carries solid waste from the stomach out of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "He has trouble with his bowels.",
          "bowel cancer/cancer of the bowel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(said especially by doctors and nurses) to excrete (= pass from the body) the solid waste that is contained in the bowels:",
        "examples": [
          "The patient had complained of general abdominal pain and difficulty moving her bowels for the past four days."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bowels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long tube through which food travels while it is being digested after leaving the stomach; intestines",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. The bowels of something are the deepest parts of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Prisoners were generally confined to the bowels of the ship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bower": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant place under the branches of a tree in a wood or garden",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bowers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant place under the branches of a tree in a wood or garden",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bowing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bend your head or body forward, especially as a way of showing someone respect or expressing thanks to people who have watched you perform:",
        "examples": [
          "bow to They bowed to the Queen.",
          "bow your head We bowed our heads in prayer.",
          "He stood at the back, head bowed in silent contemplation.",
          "bow down He bowed down before (= in front of) the king and begged for mercy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play an instrument that has strings, using a long, thin piece of wood with hair from the tail of a horse stretched along it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not bowing, but using my fingers pizzicato.",
          "You can achieve a completely different tone by bowing the strings nearer to the bridge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bowl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round container that is open at the top and is deep enough to hold fruit, sugar, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a soup/cereal/salad/sugar bowl",
          "a bowl of soup/rice/porridge",
          "bowl of She eats a bowl of cereal every morning.",
          "Just put the dirty dishes in the washing-up bowl, and I'll do them later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dish made of layers of different foods served in a bowl:",
        "examples": [
          "The healthy acai bowl has three layers: a blended, yogurt-like bottom of acai and hemp milk, homemade granola in the middle, and fresh bananas and strawberries on top.",
          "I always order a burrito bowl with chicken, salsa, beans, corn, guacamole, and extra lettuce, because I just don't like tortillas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rounded inside part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "toilet bowl The toilet bowl was cracked and stained, and the walls were covered in mould."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large bowl-shaped building or structure, used for important sports events or musical performances:",
        "examples": [
          "the Hollywood Bowl"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played either outside on smooth grass or inside on an artificial surface, in which the players roll a large black or brown ball as close as possible to a smaller white ball:",
        "examples": [
          "Bowls is one of the most popular sports in the UK."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large ball used in the game of bowls",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the US) a special game of American football usually played after the season has finished",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to roll a ball along a smooth surface during a game of bowls or bowling",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw a ball towards a batsman (= the player who hits the ball) using a vertical circular movement of the arm while running:",
        "examples": [
          "Pringle was tired after bowling for an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round container that is open at the top and is used esp. to hold liquids or other food, or the food it contains:",
        "examples": [
          "a salad/soup bowl",
          "She eats a bowl of cereal every morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bowl is also the curved, inside part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a toilet bowl"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bowl is also a large, circular building used esp. for sports, or a special football game played in it after the regular season has ended:",
        "examples": [
          "the Rose Bowl"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to roll a ball along a smooth surface during a game, especially in the game of bowling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] It’s your turn to bowl.",
          "[ T ] She bowled a strike."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bowler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who bowls (= throws the ball), especially in cricket",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a bowler who bowls the ball fast:",
        "examples": [
          "It isn't easy to score runs against pace bowlers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a bowler who spins the ball so that when it hits the ground it bounces in an unexpected way, making it difficult to hit:",
        "examples": [
          "Rivers, a left-arm spin bowler from Northhamptonshire, conceded just eleven runs from ten overs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bowline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rope attaching one side of a square sail to a ship's bow (= front part):",
        "examples": [
          "We've let loose the bowline and we're drifting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a simple type of knot for making a loop (= a circle) that does not slip at the end of a rope:",
        "examples": [
          "He finally got a loop of rope around the bumper, pulled it tight, and then tied another bowline.",
          "He tied a clumsy bowline knot around the branch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bowling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played inside, in which you roll a heavy ball down a track to try to knock down a group of pins (= tall, thin wooden objects)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the part of the game) when you bowl the ball in cricket:",
        "examples": [
          "The England captain opened the bowling (= bowled first)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game in which you stand at one end of a long smooth surface and roll a heavy ball along it to try to knock down a group of ten wooden objects arranged in a triangle at the other end",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bowls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played either outside on smooth grass or inside on an artificial surface, in which the players roll a large black or brown ball as close as possible to a smaller white ball:",
        "examples": [
          "Bowls is one of the most popular sports in the UK.",
          "We had lunch after a leisurely game of bowls.",
          "He regularly plays bowls at the country club near his home.",
          "Shall we have a game of bowls?",
          "I sometimes see her playing bowls in the Memorial Park."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bowman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the sports of rowing and sailing, the person closest to the front of the boat:",
        "examples": [
          "When there is no cox on a boat, it is the bowman's job to make the calls.",
          "The Australian yacht now has its first-choice bowman back in the crew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who shoots arrows from a bow (= a long, thin piece of wood bent into a curve by a tightly stretched string) as a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a skilled bowman and could hit a bird in flight.",
          "History records that the French bowmen had a major influence on the outcome of the battle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bend your head or body forward, especially as a way of showing someone respect or expressing thanks to people who have watched you perform:",
        "examples": [
          "bow to They bowed to the Queen.",
          "bow your head We bowed our heads in prayer.",
          "He stood at the back, head bowed in silent contemplation.",
          "bow down He bowed down before (= in front of) the king and begged for mercy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movement of bending your head or body forward, especially as a way of showing someone respect or expressing thanks to people who have watched you perform:",
        "examples": [
          "take a bow The audience applauded enthusiastically, and she came back on stage to take another bow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front part of a boat or ship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the sport of rowing, the rowing position closest to the front of the boat:",
        "examples": [
          "She has moved from the number 5 seat to row at bow.",
          "The man in the bow seat is the youngest in the crew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the sport of rowing, the person sitting closest to the front of the boat:",
        "examples": [
          "He was bow in his University's eight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a knot with two curved parts and two loose ends, used as a decoration or to tie shoes:",
        "examples": [
          "I tied the ribbon around the present in a pretty bow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a long, thin piece of wood or fibreglass bent into a curve by a tightly stretched string:",
        "examples": [
          "bow and arrow He made his own bow and arrows.",
          "The arrow had been shot from a bow.",
          "So-called recurve bows are used in Olympic archery competitions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin piece of wood with hair from the tail of a horse stretched along it, used to play musical instruments that have strings:",
        "examples": [
          "Violins are played with bows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play an instrument that has strings, using a long, thin piece of wood with hair from the tail of a horse stretched along it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not bowing, but using my fingers pizzicato.",
          "You can achieve a completely different tone by bowing the strings nearer to the bridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bend the head or body forward as a way of showing respect, expressing thanks, or greeting someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We knelt and bowed our heads in prayer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of bending the head or body forward:",
        "examples": [
          "The troupe’s artistic director took a bow with his dancers at the final curtain last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front part of a ship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a knot with two curved parts and two loose ends, which is used as a decoration or to tie shoes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a weapon for shooting arrows, often used for sport, made of a long, narrow piece of wood bent into a curve by a string that is stretched tightly between its two ends",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin piece of wood with many hairs stretched between its ends, used to play musical instruments that have strings:",
        "examples": [
          "a violin bow"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "box": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a square or rectangular container with stiff sides and sometimes a lid:",
        "examples": [
          "a cardboard box",
          "a cigar box",
          "a matchbox"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a box and its contents, or just the contents of a box:",
        "examples": [
          "a box of matches",
          "He ate a whole box of chocolates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of hard plastic worn by men to protect their sex organs when playing a sport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any square or rectangular space on a form, sports field, road, etc., separated from the main area by lines:",
        "examples": [
          "If you would like more information, put an X in the box."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, the area directly in front of the ball at the start of a period of play, where the defending team puts most of its players:",
        "examples": [
          "The defence had eight men in the box."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where two roads cross, marked with a square of yellow lines painted in the centre, that you can drive over only when the road in front is clear",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small space with walls:",
        "examples": [
          "a jury/phone box",
          "Their new house is just a box (= very small)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small area with seats that is separate from the other seats in a theatre, or at the side of a sports field:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you see Prince Charles in the royal box?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "television:",
        "examples": [
          "on the box There's nothing worth watching on the box tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a box with a number in a post office to which your letters can be sent and from which you can collect them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) with small, shiny leaves",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight someone in the sport of boxing:",
        "examples": [
          "He used to box every weekend.",
          "I've boxed against some of the best."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a box:",
        "examples": [
          "I boxed up some clothes and books to donate to charity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container with stiff sides, shaped like a rectangle, or the contents of such a container:",
        "examples": [
          "a cardboard/cereal box",
          "a box of chocolates (= the container and its contents)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A box is also a small space on a form marked by lines in the shape of a square:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want to receive electronic updates, put a check in the box."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A box is sometimes a small enclosed place:",
        "examples": [
          "the jury box"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a box:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Someone from the nursing home must have boxed up his clothes.",
          "[ M ] fig. My car was boxed in (= blocked) by two other cars, and I couldn’t get out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight someone or be active in the sport of boxing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] I’d like to box him, and there’s a chance that we will box again in Germany."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a square or rectangular container with stiff sides and sometimes a lid:",
        "examples": [
          "Books are packed in cardboard boxes and are shipped direct to buyers' homes.",
          "a shipping/storage/packaging box"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a box and its contents, or just the contents of the box:",
        "examples": [
          "Florida will produce 132 million boxes of oranges this season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any square or rectangular space on a form or computer screen which is separated from the main area by lines:",
        "examples": [
          "For tips on how to conduct your search, see the box on this page.",
          "For more information, tick the box on the coupon.",
          "In the box calling for a model number put 'unknown'."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small area with seats which is separate from the other seats in a theatre or at the side of a sports field:",
        "examples": [
          "We will have a producer and a reporter in the press box feeding a play-by-play to the internet as the action unfolds.",
          "stadium box seats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a box:",
        "examples": [
          "About 3,000 workers busily boxed up millions of plastic toys."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boxed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight someone in the sport of boxing:",
        "examples": [
          "He used to box every weekend.",
          "I've boxed against some of the best."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a box:",
        "examples": [
          "I boxed up some clothes and books to donate to charity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boxer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes part in the sport of boxing:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a heavyweight boxer before he became an actor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dog of medium size with short, light brown hair and a short, flat nose",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of dog of medium size with short, light brown hair and a flat nose",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who competes in the sport of boxing:",
        "examples": [
          "an amateur boxer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boxers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "men's underwear that fits loosely and is similar to short trousers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "loosely fitting men’s underwear that covers the area between the waist and the tops of the legs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boxes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a square or rectangular container with stiff sides and sometimes a lid:",
        "examples": [
          "a cardboard box",
          "a cigar box",
          "a matchbox"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a box and its contents, or just the contents of a box:",
        "examples": [
          "a box of matches",
          "He ate a whole box of chocolates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of hard plastic worn by men to protect their sex organs when playing a sport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any square or rectangular space on a form, sports field, road, etc., separated from the main area by lines:",
        "examples": [
          "If you would like more information, put an X in the box."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, the area directly in front of the ball at the start of a period of play, where the defending team puts most of its players:",
        "examples": [
          "The defence had eight men in the box."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where two roads cross, marked with a square of yellow lines painted in the centre, that you can drive over only when the road in front is clear",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small space with walls:",
        "examples": [
          "a jury/phone box",
          "Their new house is just a box (= very small)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small area with seats that is separate from the other seats in a theatre, or at the side of a sports field:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you see Prince Charles in the royal box?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "television:",
        "examples": [
          "on the box There's nothing worth watching on the box tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a box with a number in a post office to which your letters can be sent and from which you can collect them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) with small, shiny leaves",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight someone in the sport of boxing:",
        "examples": [
          "He used to box every weekend.",
          "I've boxed against some of the best."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a box:",
        "examples": [
          "I boxed up some clothes and books to donate to charity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container with stiff sides, shaped like a rectangle, or the contents of such a container:",
        "examples": [
          "a cardboard/cereal box",
          "a box of chocolates (= the container and its contents)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A box is also a small space on a form marked by lines in the shape of a square:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want to receive electronic updates, put a check in the box."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A box is sometimes a small enclosed place:",
        "examples": [
          "the jury box"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a box:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Someone from the nursing home must have boxed up his clothes.",
          "[ M ] fig. My car was boxed in (= blocked) by two other cars, and I couldn’t get out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight someone or be active in the sport of boxing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] I’d like to box him, and there’s a chance that we will box again in Germany."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a square or rectangular container with stiff sides and sometimes a lid:",
        "examples": [
          "Books are packed in cardboard boxes and are shipped direct to buyers' homes.",
          "a shipping/storage/packaging box"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a box and its contents, or just the contents of the box:",
        "examples": [
          "Florida will produce 132 million boxes of oranges this season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any square or rectangular space on a form or computer screen which is separated from the main area by lines:",
        "examples": [
          "For tips on how to conduct your search, see the box on this page.",
          "For more information, tick the box on the coupon.",
          "In the box calling for a model number put 'unknown'."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small area with seats which is separate from the other seats in a theatre or at the side of a sports field:",
        "examples": [
          "We will have a producer and a reporter in the press box feeding a play-by-play to the internet as the action unfolds.",
          "stadium box seats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a box:",
        "examples": [
          "About 3,000 workers busily boxed up millions of plastic toys."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boxing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sport in which two competitors fight by hitting each other with their hands:",
        "examples": [
          "Many doctors believe that boxing is too dangerous and should be banned.",
          "He's a former world heavyweight boxing champion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sport in which two competitors fight by hitting each other with their closed hands",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boycott": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to buy a product or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "People were urged to boycott the country's products.",
          "The union called on its members to boycott the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to buy a product or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "The union called on its members to boycott the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to buy a product, do business with a company, or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "Motorists boycotted the company's gas stations and its share price crashed.",
          "Opposition parties boycotted the elections as unfair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of refusing to buy a product, do business with a company, or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "a boycott of sth Pressure groups urged a consumer boycott of clothing brands made using child labour.",
          "call for/demand/threaten a boycott He called for a boycott of the talks.",
          "join/support a boycott Unions asked shoppers to join the boycott."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boycotting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to buy a product or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "People were urged to boycott the country's products.",
          "The union called on its members to boycott the meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boyfriend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man or boy that a person is having a romantic or sexual relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "He's not my boyfriend - we're just good friends!",
          "ex-boyfriend Cathy's ex-boyfriend was a really nice guy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a loose, comfortable style of clothing for women that is based on men's clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "a boyfriend jacket/blazer",
          "boyfriend jeans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man or boy with whom a person is having a romantic relationship",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boyfriends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man or boy that a person is having a romantic or sexual relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "He's not my boyfriend - we're just good friends!",
          "ex-boyfriend Cathy's ex-boyfriend was a really nice guy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a loose, comfortable style of clothing for women that is based on men's clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "a boyfriend jacket/blazer",
          "boyfriend jeans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man or boy with whom a person is having a romantic relationship",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "boyish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe behaviour or characteristics that are like those of a boy:",
        "examples": [
          "a boyish grin",
          "She had her hair cut in a boyish style.",
          "Even as an old man he retained his boyish charm.",
          "She found his boyish good looks very attractive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "like a boy:",
        "examples": [
          "She found his boyish good looks very attractive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "boys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of male friends:",
        "examples": [
          "He used to like spending Friday nights with the boys.",
          "Chris is out with the boys.",
          "I might bring the boys back here after the game if that's all right.",
          "I think I'll join the boys for a drink later.",
          "You wait till I tell the boys that.",
          "He'll probably watch the game with the boys.",
          "Dan usually gets together with the boys on a Thursday evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an approving way of speaking about your country's soldiers:",
        "examples": [
          "We must not forget our boys serving far from home.",
          "There have been lots of calls to bring the boys home.",
          "I'm glad it isn't me sending our boys to war.",
          "I just think we should do more to support our boys.",
          "We have to send a message to our leaders that enough is enough and we need to bring our boys home now."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bozo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "Some bozo on a motorcycle almost ran me over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves like a fool and does not care about others:",
        "examples": [
          "Some bozo on a motorcycle almost ran me over just now."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bozos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "Some bozo on a motorcycle almost ran me over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves like a fool and does not care about others:",
        "examples": [
          "Some bozo on a motorcycle almost ran me over just now."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bpm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bra": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of women's underwear that supports the breasts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of women’s underwear that supports the breasts",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is used to support or connect things, or to make something stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "He was recently fitted with a brace for his bad back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of connected wires that is attached to a person's teeth in order to make them straight:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to wear a brace for my crooked teeth when I was a teenager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pair of narrow straps that stretch from the front of the trousers over your shoulders to the back to hold them up:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of braces"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "supports that are fastened to the legs of people who have difficulties with walking:",
        "examples": [
          "The photos don't show the heavy steel braces that meant he could walk despite this condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two things of the same type, especially two wild birds that have been killed for sport or food:",
        "examples": [
          "a brace of pheasants"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical curved or straight line at the beginning of two or more lines of written musical notes, used to show that both lines should be played together:",
        "examples": [
          "It is more effective to reserve the brace for joining the staves of a single instrument.",
          "A brace can be used to join the bass and treble stave, or to join several staves that represent a single instrument."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the symbol { or } that is used, for example, to put around a list of numbers, words, or other information to show that it should be considered as separate in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "A group is a collection of text, control words, and control symbols, enclosed in a set of braces.",
          "Brace symbols function as field delimiters.",
          "Probably anyone doing this type of programming is familiar with braces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support an object in order to stop it from falling down:",
        "examples": [
          "The side wall of the old house was braced with a wooden support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare yourself physically or mentally for something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "brace yourself for something The passengers were told to brace themselves (= to press their bodies hard against something or hold them very stiff) for a crash landing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare yourself physically or mentally for something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "brace yourself for something The passengers were told to brace themselves (= to press their bodies hard against something or hold them very stiff) for a crash landing.",
          "She told me she had some bad news for me and I braced myself for a shock.",
          "Time seems to stand still as you brace yourself for the impact.",
          "The next few days might be quite challenging so I'd better brace myself.",
          "We're bracing ourselves for the first snow of winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare yourself physically or mentally for something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The weather forecasters told us to brace ourselves for a heavy storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support yourself or a part of your body:",
        "examples": [
          "She braced herself against the dresser."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To brace an object is to support or strengthen it:",
        "examples": [
          "You will need to brace the walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that supports, fastens, or strengthens:",
        "examples": [
          "He was recently fitted with a brace for his bad back."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bracelet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of jewellery that is worn around the wrist or arm:",
        "examples": [
          "a gold/silver/diamond bracelet",
          "a chain bracelet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of jewelry that is worn around the wrist or arm:",
        "examples": [
          "a silver bracelet"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bracelets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of jewellery that is worn around the wrist or arm:",
        "examples": [
          "a gold/silver/diamond bracelet",
          "a chain bracelet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of jewelry that is worn around the wrist or arm:",
        "examples": [
          "a silver bracelet"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "braces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pair of narrow straps that stretch from the front of the trousers over your shoulders to the back to hold them up:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of braces",
          "He'd lost so much weight, he had to wear braces to keep his trousers up.",
          "Today, the actor is wearing a sharply pressed, pale blue shirt and a pair of braces.",
          "My grandad always used to wear a pair of braces.",
          "Here he is in this photo standing in his garden, his tweed trousers firmly fastened to a pair of braces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "supports that are fastened to the legs of people who have difficulties with walking:",
        "examples": [
          "The photos don't show the heavy steel braces that meant he could walk despite this condition.",
          "He learned to walk assisted by braces and therapeutic shoes.",
          "As a child, she had to wear braces and corrective shoes.",
          "She initially used a wheelchair and later wore leg braces.",
          "He made good progress and within six months, was walking short distances with leg braces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of wires attached to a person’s teeth to move them gradually in order to straighten them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "esp. Br Braces are also suspenders.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bracing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of weather) cold and perhaps windy, in a way that makes you feel full of energy :",
        "examples": [
          "The crisp weather was oddly bracing.",
          "The air on top of the hill was cool and bracing.",
          "a bracing wind"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an activity) making you feel full of energy because it is done outside when the weather is cold and perhaps windy:",
        "examples": [
          "We enjoyed a bracing walk on the beach.",
          "Her day begins with a bracing run along the canal.",
          "a bracing early morning swim"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong effect on your senses or emotions :",
        "examples": [
          "The finale, bracing and exhilarating, dazzled from start to finish.",
          "Starting life again as a single woman has been bracing, a little scary, but ultimately very good for me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bracket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of two symbols put around a word, phrase, or sentence in a piece of writing to show that what is between them should be considered as separate from the main part:",
        "examples": [
          "in brackets Biographical information is included in brackets.",
          "UK You should include the date of publication in round brackets after the title."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group with fixed upper and lower limits:",
        "examples": [
          "income bracket They were both surgeons in a high income bracket.",
          "age bracket Most of our students are in the 18–22 age bracket.",
          "tax bracket Her pay rise brought her into a new tax bracket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal, wood, or plastic, usually L-shaped, that is fastened to a wall and used to support something such as a shelf",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a diagram (= drawing) showing a series of games played in a tournament (= sports competition):",
        "examples": [
          "In some tournaments, the full bracket is determined before the first game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put brackets around words, phrases, numbers, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I've bracketed the parts of the text that could be omitted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you bracket two or more things or people, you consider them to be similar or connected to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "He's often bracketed with the romantic poets of this period although this does not reflect the range of his work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of a pair of marks [ ], or the information inside them, used in a piece of writing to show that what is inside these marks should be considered as separate from the main part",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set group with fixed upper and lower limits:",
        "examples": [
          "Most college students are in the 18 to 22 age bracket.",
          "Her new job puts her in a higher income/tax bracket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal or wood piece, usually L-shaped, whose vertical part is fastened to a wall and whose horizontal part is used to support something, such as a shelf",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enclose something in brackets:",
        "examples": [
          "Deleted text is bracketed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider something as similar to or connected to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor likes to bracket having more cops with the lower crime rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set group with fixed upper and lower limits into which people or things are divided:",
        "examples": [
          "in a bracket The pay increase in the 26-30 age bracket has been 15.5%.",
          "Those in the top income brackets are getting a bigger share of total income than at any time since World War II.",
          "For properties in the €250,000 to €300,000 price bracket, the agent charges a fixed fee of €500."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brackets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of two symbols put around a word, phrase, or sentence in a piece of writing to show that what is between them should be considered as separate from the main part:",
        "examples": [
          "in brackets Biographical information is included in brackets.",
          "UK You should include the date of publication in round brackets after the title."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group with fixed upper and lower limits:",
        "examples": [
          "income bracket They were both surgeons in a high income bracket.",
          "age bracket Most of our students are in the 18–22 age bracket.",
          "tax bracket Her pay rise brought her into a new tax bracket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal, wood, or plastic, usually L-shaped, that is fastened to a wall and used to support something such as a shelf",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a diagram (= drawing) showing a series of games played in a tournament (= sports competition):",
        "examples": [
          "In some tournaments, the full bracket is determined before the first game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put brackets around words, phrases, numbers, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I've bracketed the parts of the text that could be omitted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you bracket two or more things or people, you consider them to be similar or connected to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "He's often bracketed with the romantic poets of this period although this does not reflect the range of his work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of a pair of marks [ ], or the information inside them, used in a piece of writing to show that what is inside these marks should be considered as separate from the main part",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set group with fixed upper and lower limits:",
        "examples": [
          "Most college students are in the 18 to 22 age bracket.",
          "Her new job puts her in a higher income/tax bracket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal or wood piece, usually L-shaped, whose vertical part is fastened to a wall and whose horizontal part is used to support something, such as a shelf",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enclose something in brackets:",
        "examples": [
          "Deleted text is bracketed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider something as similar to or connected to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor likes to bracket having more cops with the lower crime rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set group with fixed upper and lower limits into which people or things are divided:",
        "examples": [
          "in a bracket The pay increase in the 26-30 age bracket has been 15.5%.",
          "Those in the top income brackets are getting a bigger share of total income than at any time since World War II.",
          "For properties in the €250,000 to €300,000 price bracket, the agent charges a fixed fee of €500."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for British Rate and Data: a book published every month giving detailed information about UK magazines, newspapers, etc. that contain advertising, for example how much they charge to include advertisements :",
        "examples": [
          "The certified figure is described as the 'ABC circulation' of the publication in question, and is published in BRAD."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak too proudly about what you have done or what you own:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always bragging about how much money she earns.",
          "[ + that ] They bragged that their team had never been beaten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak with pride, often with too much pride, about something you have done or something you possess:",
        "examples": [
          "She was bragging about her golf game.",
          "The government has been bragging about the good economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bragged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak too proudly about what you have done or what you own:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always bragging about how much money she earns.",
          "[ + that ] They bragged that their team had never been beaten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak with pride, often with too much pride, about something you have done or something you possess:",
        "examples": [
          "She was bragging about her golf game.",
          "The government has been bragging about the good economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bragging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak too proudly about what you have done or what you own:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always bragging about how much money she earns.",
          "[ + that ] They bragged that their team had never been beaten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak with pride, often with too much pride, about something you have done or something you possess:",
        "examples": [
          "She was bragging about her golf game.",
          "The government has been bragging about the good economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brags": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak too proudly about what you have done or what you own:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always bragging about how much money she earns.",
          "[ + that ] They bragged that their team had never been beaten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak with pride, often with too much pride, about something you have done or something you possess:",
        "examples": [
          "She was bragging about her golf game.",
          "The government has been bragging about the good economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "braid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin strip of cloth or twisted threads that is attached to clothes, uniforms, or other things made of cloth, as a decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "The captain of the ship wore a cap decorated with gold braid (= twisted gold threads)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a length of hair or other material that is divided into three parts that are then crossed over each other in a special pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "She usually wears her hair in a braid/in two braids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join three or more pieces of hair or string-like material by putting them over each other in a special pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "She braided the horse's tail.",
          "a braided leather bracelet/belt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join three or more lengths of hair or other material by putting them over each other in a special pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] My sister taught me how to braid (my hair)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pieces of hair or other material joined in a special pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "Andrea wears her hair in braids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin strip of cloth or twisted threads used as decoration esp. in uniforms:",
        "examples": [
          "gold braid"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "braiding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join three or more pieces of hair or string-like material by putting them over each other in a special pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "She braided the horse's tail.",
          "a braided leather bracelet/belt"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "braids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin strip of cloth or twisted threads that is attached to clothes, uniforms, or other things made of cloth, as a decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "The captain of the ship wore a cap decorated with gold braid (= twisted gold threads)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a length of hair or other material that is divided into three parts that are then crossed over each other in a special pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "She usually wears her hair in a braid/in two braids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join three or more pieces of hair or string-like material by putting them over each other in a special pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "She braided the horse's tail.",
          "a braided leather bracelet/belt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join three or more lengths of hair or other material by putting them over each other in a special pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] My sister taught me how to braid (my hair)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pieces of hair or other material joined in a special pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "Andrea wears her hair in braids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin strip of cloth or twisted threads used as decoration esp. in uniforms:",
        "examples": [
          "gold braid"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "braille": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system of printing for blind people, in which each letter is represented as a raised pattern that can be read by touching it with the fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "The book has been printed in six languages and in Braille."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of printing for blind people in which each letter is represented as a raised pattern that can be read by touching it with the fingers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors tried desperately to reduce the swelling in her brain.",
          "brain damage The accident left him with permanent brain damage.",
          "brain tumour His wife died from a brain tumour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to intelligence:",
        "examples": [
          "Marie has an amazing brain (= is very intelligent).",
          "That can't possibly be the right way to do it - use your brain!",
          "The poor child inherited his mother's brains and his father's looks.",
          "He's got brains but he's too lazy to use them (= he is intelligent but lazy)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very intelligent person, especially one who has spent a lot of time studying:",
        "examples": [
          "We have the best brains in the land working on this problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most intelligent person in a group, especially the person who plans what the group will do:",
        "examples": [
          "the brains of My little brother's the brains of the family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone on the head:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll brain you if you don't keep quiet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and physical activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a brain tumor",
          "brain surgery",
          "They found fractured ribs, other bone injuries, and brain damage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A brain is also a very intelligent person:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve got the best brains in the country working on this problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very intelligent person:",
        "examples": [
          "We've got the best brains in the industry working on the cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person responsible for the planning and management of an activity or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the brains behind sth He is the brains behind the corporation's success."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brainchild": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an original idea, plan, or invention:",
        "examples": [
          "The project was the brainchild of one of the students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something originally invented or thought of by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The encyclopedia was the brainchild of historian John C. McCormick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an original idea, plan, or object that someone has invented:",
        "examples": [
          "the brainchild of sb The project is the brainchild of a British professor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a particular type of brain:",
        "examples": [
          "These dinosaurs were large-brained and more intelligent than most."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in various phrases to describe someone as stupid or badly organized:",
        "examples": [
          "bird-brained",
          "harebrained",
          "scatterbrained"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brainless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "What sort of brainless idiot would do that?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stupid or thoughtless:",
        "examples": [
          "That was a brainless thing to do!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the most intelligent person in a group, especially the person who plans what the group will do:",
        "examples": [
          "the brains of My little brother's the brains of the family.",
          "He was the face of the brand but his sister was the brains behind the operation.",
          "The brains behind the scheme is Tom Walker.",
          "He was said to be the brains of the outfit and his brother, the brawn.",
          "Lucy Jones is the brains behind the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most intelligent person in a group or the one who plans what a group will do:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the brains behind the biggest art theft in recent times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Brains also means intelligence:",
        "examples": [
          "An individual who has brains and foresight can make a lot of money in this business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brainstorm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a group of people) to suggest a lot of ideas for a future activity very quickly, before considering some of them more carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "The team got together to brainstorm.",
          "I brainstorm with my colleagues to come up with new promotions and events.",
          "We brainstormed possible titles for the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden clever idea:",
        "examples": [
          "have a brainstorm The toy's inventor was watching his children play one day when he had a brainstorm.",
          "This was a brainstorm I came up with when I was driving.",
          "The concept was the brainstorm of a worker at the plant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden state of being unable to think clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "have a brainstorm I must have had a brainstorm - I went shopping and forgot to take any money.",
          "It was a stupid brainstorm and it cost his team the victory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest a lot of ideas for a future activity very quickly before considering some of them more carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] They brainstormed and mapped plans for dealing with problems like affordable housing and the budget shortfall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, new idea that you are enthusiastic about:",
        "examples": [
          "They got this brainstorm that they could make a living by buying and selling antiques."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet in a group to suggest a lot of new ideas very quickly, with the intention of considering them more carefully later:",
        "examples": [
          "Engineers from all over the company met every couple of weeks to brainstorm.",
          "Remember all ideas are welcomed - so start brainstorming!",
          "A team will brainstorm a job description for the new leadership post."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new, original idea or set of ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "They have started to turn their brainstorm into a real product."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brainstorming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an activity or business method in which a group of people meet to suggest a lot of new ideas for possible development:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to do some brainstorming before we get down to detailed planning.",
          "brainstorming session We're having a brainstorming session on Friday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity or business method in which people meet in a group to suggest a lot of new ideas to choose from for possible development:",
        "examples": [
          "On Thursday, participants broke into groups for brainstorming sessions on education.",
          "There will be lots of meetings and a lot of brainstorming."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brainwash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone believe something by repeatedly telling them that it is true and preventing other information from reaching them :",
        "examples": [
          "brainwash someone into something/doing something Their government is trying to brainwash them into thinking that war cannot be avoided.",
          "Some people seem to be so brainwashed by advertising that they believe everything it tells them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people believe only what you want them to believe by continually telling them that it is true and preventing any other information from reaching them:",
        "examples": [
          "Could it be that we’re brainwashed to accept these things?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brainwashed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone believe something by repeatedly telling them that it is true and preventing other information from reaching them :",
        "examples": [
          "brainwash someone into something/doing something Their government is trying to brainwash them into thinking that war cannot be avoided.",
          "Some people seem to be so brainwashed by advertising that they believe everything it tells them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brainwashing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of making someone believe something by repeatedly telling them that it is true and preventing any other information from reaching them:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people thought the sect was guilty of brainwashing.",
          "This is corporate brainwashing on a massive scale."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brainy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "clever:",
        "examples": [
          "Sarah was beautiful and brainy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligent:",
        "examples": [
          "Sarah was beautiful and brainy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that makes a vehicle go slower or stop, or a pedal, bar, or handle that makes this device work:",
        "examples": [
          "She had no brakes on her bicycle.",
          "The driver suddenly put on his brakes.",
          "slam on the brakes informal I slammed on (= quickly used) the brakes, but it was too late.",
          "anti-lock brakes All our new models have anti-lock brakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the loud, unpleasant noise of a car suddenly stopping:",
        "examples": [
          "Suddenly we heard a screech of brakes and saw the car swerve to miss the bicycle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a vehicle go slower or stop, using its brake or brakes:",
        "examples": [
          "When it's icy, brake gently.",
          "He would drive very fast and brake hard/sharply at the last minute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that slows or stops the movement of a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "anti-lock brakes",
          "He saw a deer crossing the road and hit/slammed on the brakes (= stopped as quickly as possible)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brakes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that makes a vehicle go slower or stop, or a pedal, bar, or handle that makes this device work:",
        "examples": [
          "She had no brakes on her bicycle.",
          "The driver suddenly put on his brakes.",
          "slam on the brakes informal I slammed on (= quickly used) the brakes, but it was too late.",
          "anti-lock brakes All our new models have anti-lock brakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the loud, unpleasant noise of a car suddenly stopping:",
        "examples": [
          "Suddenly we heard a screech of brakes and saw the car swerve to miss the bicycle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a vehicle go slower or stop, using its brake or brakes:",
        "examples": [
          "When it's icy, brake gently.",
          "He would drive very fast and brake hard/sharply at the last minute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that slows or stops the movement of a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "anti-lock brakes",
          "He saw a deer crossing the road and hit/slammed on the brakes (= stopped as quickly as possible)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "braking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a vehicle go slower or stop, using its brake or brakes:",
        "examples": [
          "When it's icy, brake gently.",
          "He would drive very fast and brake hard/sharply at the last minute."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bramble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wild bush with thorns, that produces blackberries:",
        "examples": [
          "We carefully pushed our way through the low brambles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "We stopped to pick brambles by the side of the road.",
          "bramble jam"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any wild bush with thorns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bush with thorns (= sharp pointed growths)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bran": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the outer covering of grain that is separated when making white flour. Bran is added to other foods because it contains a lot of the fibre needed for a healthy body:",
        "examples": [
          "wheat/oat bran",
          "Both these breakfast cereals have added bran."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer covering of grain that is separated when making white flour and is valued as a food for its fiber:",
        "examples": [
          "We had bran muffins for breakfast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "branch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "branch of Immunology is a branch of biological science.",
          "One branch of their family (= one group of relatives) emigrated to Brazil.",
          "In the US, the president is part of the executive branch of the government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the offices or groups that form part of a large business organization:",
        "examples": [
          "local branch I used to work in the local branch of a large bank.",
          "branch manager She's a branch manager.",
          "branch office Take the forms into your local branch office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of a tree that grows out from the main trunk and has leaves, flowers, or fruit on it:",
        "examples": [
          "bare/leafy/flowering branches",
          "The fruit on the lower branches was protected from the sun.",
          "overhanging branch Watch out for overhanging branches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a river or road that leaves the main part:",
        "examples": [
          "This branch of the river eventually empties into the Atlantic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smaller blood vessel or nerve that grows out of the main part",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce branches:",
        "examples": [
          "branch out The top of the tree had been cut off to encourage it to branch out lower down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide into two:",
        "examples": [
          "The road branches at the bottom of the hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of a tree that grows out from the main trunk and has leaves, flowers, or fruit on it:",
        "examples": [
          "After the storm, the ground was covered with twigs and branches.",
          "fig. This branch of the river (= lesser part that joins the main flow) eventually empties into the Atlantic Ocean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "Pediatrics is a branch of medicine (= a subject that is part of a larger subject)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A branch is one of the offices or groups that form part of a large business organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a local branch of the bank"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate from a main part and go in a new direction:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. We drove down a narrow track that branched off from the main road ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the local offices of a large company, such as a bank, which is open to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "to close/open a branch Many banks have promoted online services and closed branches.",
          "a branch of sth You should be able to walk into a branch of the building society anywhere in the country to deposit or withdraw money.",
          "Contact your local branch to arrange an appointment with a consultant.",
          "She has been a customer of the same bank branch for decades.",
          "The company operates in 18 states and has 45 branch offices.",
          "a domestic/foreign/overseas branch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a division of a government or large organization with a particular responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "the executive/legislative/judicial branch The authority lets the executive branch draft trade deals that Congress could reject but not change.",
          "This latest investigation is being held by the disciplinary branch of the accountancy profession."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "branches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of nerves that work together for a specific purpose, for example, the facial nerve branches that control the muscles used to make different expressions with the face",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "branching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce branches:",
        "examples": [
          "branch out The top of the tree had been cut off to encourage it to branch out lower down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide into two:",
        "examples": [
          "The road branches at the bottom of the hill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of product made by a particular company and sold under a particular name:",
        "examples": [
          "brand of This isn't my usual brand of deodorant.",
          "She has worked on ad campaigns for well-known brands.",
          "Most people associate the brand with high quality.",
          "The manufacturer's brands include many popular cosmetic ranges.",
          "brand loyalty The ultimate goal of many marketing campaigns is to create brand loyalty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of qualities that people connect with a particular product or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Our brand stands for quality and reliability.",
          "The company spent a lot of money and energy establishing its brand.",
          "His actions risk badly damaging the party's brand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of qualities that people connect with a particular person, or the idea of themselves that the person tries to present to others:",
        "examples": [
          "A spokesperson for the company said, \"She is the perfect ambassador for us because her personal brand is very much aligned with our corporate mission.\"",
          "I have to be careful what pictures I post on social media, because I don't want to tarnish my brand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of something, or way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "a team that plays a distinctive brand of football"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of burning wood used to give light",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark that is burned or frozen into the skin of an animal such as a cow to show who owns it:",
        "examples": [
          "The brand was still visible on the animal's hide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that someone or something is a particular bad thing, usually when this is unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "Because of one mistake he was branded a criminal.",
          "She was arrested and falsely branded a terror suspect.",
          "The media branded him racist.",
          "brand someone/something as something He claims the report unfairly branded him as a bad credit risk.",
          "His supporters immediately branded the pictures as fake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a product, organization, person, or place easy to recognize as different from others by connecting it with a particular name, design, symbol, set of qualities, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "In my job I've learned how to brand and promote a product.",
          "You can brand the website with your own colours and logo.",
          "They have branded the service as an ethical, environmentally-friendly investment option.",
          "brand yourself as something This is not good enough for an airline that brands itself as a premium luxury carrier.",
          "He branded himself \"The New Vegan Chef.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark an animal such as a cow by burning or freezing its skin to show you own it:",
        "examples": [
          "The cattle were rounded up and branded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of product made by a particular company:",
        "examples": [
          "This isn’t my usual brand of deodorant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special symbol on the skin of an animal that shows it belongs to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "cattle brands"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or refer to someone as being bad or as having done something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "They branded him as a man without moral convictions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark the skin of an animal with a particular symbol to show that you own it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the name of a product produced or sold by a particular company:",
        "examples": [
          "It was to become the leading brand of specialty coffee in North America.",
          "The group is expanding its key brands north of the border.",
          "a well-known/popular/top-selling brand The supermarket's own label range has now surpassed a number of top selling brands.",
          "a fashion/fast food/car brand",
          "domestic/international/global brands",
          "premium/luxury/quality brands"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a product a particular name or label in order to sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "We want these local craftsmen to realize the commercial benefits of branding these products.",
          "brand sth as sth Many consumers are more likely to buy products branded as Fairtrade."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "branded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made by a particular company and sold under a particular name:",
        "examples": [
          "Most supermarkets sell branded goods such as Heinz ketchup or Kellogg's cornflakes as well as own-brand goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "branded products have their company's brand name on them, rather than being sold under a store's name or under the product's own name:",
        "examples": [
          "branded goods/products/merchandise",
          "branded clothing.",
          "branded drugs/medicines"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brandies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong alcoholic drink made from wine and sometimes flavoured with fruits",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong alcoholic drink, usually made from wine and sometimes flavored with fruit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "branding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a product, organization, person, or place easy to recognize as different from others by connecting it with a particular name, design, symbol, set of qualities, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The successful branding and marketing of the new beer has already boosted sales.",
          "The concept of personal branding is extremely important to social media influencers.",
          "a branding strategy/consultant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the design, symbols, colours, etc. that people connect with a particular product or company:",
        "examples": [
          "We produce a wide range of merchandise that can be customized with your corporate branding.",
          "The organizers are offering sponsors prominent branding during the championship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of connecting a product with a particular name, symbol, etc. or with particular features or ideas, in order to make people recognize and want to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "Successful branding uses design to reinforce customers' visual memories.",
          "If you are aiming for a more mass market you may need to take a new look at your branding.",
          "Last month the company launched an aggressive new branding campaign on national TV.",
          "By applying a branding strategy, the company has fortified its position in the face of growing competition.",
          "a branding expert/firm/agency"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brandished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wave something in the air in a threatening or excited way:",
        "examples": [
          "She brandished a saucepan at me so I ran out of the kitchen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brands": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of product made by a particular company and sold under a particular name:",
        "examples": [
          "brand of This isn't my usual brand of deodorant.",
          "She has worked on ad campaigns for well-known brands.",
          "Most people associate the brand with high quality.",
          "The manufacturer's brands include many popular cosmetic ranges.",
          "brand loyalty The ultimate goal of many marketing campaigns is to create brand loyalty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of qualities that people connect with a particular product or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Our brand stands for quality and reliability.",
          "The company spent a lot of money and energy establishing its brand.",
          "His actions risk badly damaging the party's brand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of qualities that people connect with a particular person, or the idea of themselves that the person tries to present to others:",
        "examples": [
          "A spokesperson for the company said, \"She is the perfect ambassador for us because her personal brand is very much aligned with our corporate mission.\"",
          "I have to be careful what pictures I post on social media, because I don't want to tarnish my brand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of something, or way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "a team that plays a distinctive brand of football"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of burning wood used to give light",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark that is burned or frozen into the skin of an animal such as a cow to show who owns it:",
        "examples": [
          "The brand was still visible on the animal's hide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that someone or something is a particular bad thing, usually when this is unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "Because of one mistake he was branded a criminal.",
          "She was arrested and falsely branded a terror suspect.",
          "The media branded him racist.",
          "brand someone/something as something He claims the report unfairly branded him as a bad credit risk.",
          "His supporters immediately branded the pictures as fake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a product, organization, person, or place easy to recognize as different from others by connecting it with a particular name, design, symbol, set of qualities, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "In my job I've learned how to brand and promote a product.",
          "You can brand the website with your own colours and logo.",
          "They have branded the service as an ethical, environmentally-friendly investment option.",
          "brand yourself as something This is not good enough for an airline that brands itself as a premium luxury carrier.",
          "He branded himself \"The New Vegan Chef.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark an animal such as a cow by burning or freezing its skin to show you own it:",
        "examples": [
          "The cattle were rounded up and branded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of product made by a particular company:",
        "examples": [
          "This isn’t my usual brand of deodorant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special symbol on the skin of an animal that shows it belongs to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "cattle brands"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or refer to someone as being bad or as having done something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "They branded him as a man without moral convictions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark the skin of an animal with a particular symbol to show that you own it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the name of a product produced or sold by a particular company:",
        "examples": [
          "It was to become the leading brand of specialty coffee in North America.",
          "The group is expanding its key brands north of the border.",
          "a well-known/popular/top-selling brand The supermarket's own label range has now surpassed a number of top selling brands.",
          "a fashion/fast food/car brand",
          "domestic/international/global brands",
          "premium/luxury/quality brands"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a product a particular name or label in order to sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "We want these local craftsmen to realize the commercial benefits of branding these products.",
          "brand sth as sth Many consumers are more likely to buy products branded as Fairtrade."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brandy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong alcoholic drink made from wine and sometimes flavoured with fruits",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong alcoholic drink, usually made from wine and sometimes flavored with fruit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bras": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of women's underwear that supports the breasts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of women’s underwear that supports the breasts",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of people) showing too much confidence and too little respect:",
        "examples": [
          "a brash young banker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of clothes) too bright and colourful:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't you think that suit's a bit brash for a funeral?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of energy and the confidence to succeed, and not having much respect for others or worrying about their feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "His lawyer was brash, arrogant, and egocentric, but he usually won his cases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In fashion, brash can mean energetic and full of new ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "a designer known for his brash and innovative style"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bright yellow metal made from copper and zinc:",
        "examples": [
          "The door handles were made of brass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of brass instruments or players in a band or orchestra:",
        "examples": [
          "The brass seems to me to be too loud in this recording."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of brass on the floor or wall in a church, with a picture or writing cut into it:",
        "examples": [
          "The church has several beautiful medieval brasses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete confidence and lack of fear:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know how she has the brass to do it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bright yellow metal made from copper and zinc:",
        "examples": [
          "brass lamps",
          "brass door handles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "high-ranking officers in an organization, esp. the military:",
        "examples": [
          "The Pentagon brass went along with the plan but they were not happy about it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a musical instrument) made of a metal tube bent into a particular shape and played by blowing:",
        "examples": [
          "The trumpet and the trombone are brass instruments.",
          "He plays in the brass section of the orchestra."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brassiere": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "formal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "bra",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a child, especially one who behaves badly:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop it, you're being a brat!",
          "My sister is coming over at the weekend with her brats.",
          "spoilt brat She's behaving like a spoilt brat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the child of someone in the armed forces (= the army, navy, etc.):",
        "examples": [
          "army brat He grew up an army brat, always on the move.",
          "military brat She was born as a military brat in Heidelberg, Germany.",
          "How would you describe your military childhood and the brat experience?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of sausage made from pork (= meat from a pig), spices, and herbs. Brat is short for",
        "examples": [
          "People queued up at the food vendors for a brat with kraut.",
          "First, put 5 brats in a pan, then add 2 cans of beer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child who behaves badly or one you do not like:",
        "examples": [
          "My nephew is a little spoiled brat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a child, especially one who behaves badly:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop it, you're being a brat!",
          "My sister is coming over at the weekend with her brats.",
          "spoilt brat She's behaving like a spoilt brat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the child of someone in the armed forces (= the army, navy, etc.):",
        "examples": [
          "army brat He grew up an army brat, always on the move.",
          "military brat She was born as a military brat in Heidelberg, Germany.",
          "How would you describe your military childhood and the brat experience?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of sausage made from pork (= meat from a pig), spices, and herbs. Brat is short for",
        "examples": [
          "People queued up at the food vendors for a brat with kraut.",
          "First, put 5 brats in a pan, then add 2 cans of beer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child who behaves badly or one you do not like:",
        "examples": [
          "My nephew is a little spoiled brat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bratty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bratty child or person behaves badly, especially because they expect to get everything that they want:",
        "examples": [
          "She has to deal with her bratty younger brother.",
          "All that praise encourages bratty behaviour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bratwurst": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of sausage made from pork (= meat from a pig), spices, and herbs:",
        "examples": [
          "If you can’t get ham hock or gammon, try German bratwurst sausages or mortadella."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bravado": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "courage that you show, especially by doing something unnecessary and dangerous, to make people admire you:",
        "examples": [
          "act of bravado It was an act of bravado to tell his boss to resign.",
          "These are young men full of bravado."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a show of bravery, esp. when unnecessary and dangerous, to make people admire you",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brave": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things:",
        "examples": [
          "a brave soldier",
          "It was a brave decision to quit her job and start her own business.",
          "She was very brave to learn to ski at 50.",
          "Of the three organizations criticized, only one was brave enough to face the press.",
          "Richards has made a brave attempt to answer his critics.",
          "This action will cause problems, despite the bank's brave talk/words about carrying on as if nothing had happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with an unpleasant or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's brave the snow and go for a walk (= go for a walk even though it is snowing).",
          "literary She braved the wrath of her parents by refusing to marry the man they had chosen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young Native American warrior (= fighting man). This word is usually considered offensive.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things:",
        "examples": [
          "She liked to read stories of brave pioneer women who had crossed the country in covered wagons.",
          "Of the three organizations criticized, only one was brave enough to face the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with dangerous or difficult things without fear:",
        "examples": [
          "He braved the anger/wrath of his father by quitting law school and becoming an artist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "braved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with an unpleasant or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's brave the snow and go for a walk (= go for a walk even though it is snowing).",
          "literary She braved the wrath of her parents by refusing to marry the man they had chosen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bravely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a brave way:",
        "examples": [
          "She faced the consequences bravely.",
          "You can never guarantee who will act bravely in wartime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "braver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things:",
        "examples": [
          "a brave soldier",
          "It was a brave decision to quit her job and start her own business.",
          "She was very brave to learn to ski at 50.",
          "Of the three organizations criticized, only one was brave enough to face the press.",
          "Richards has made a brave attempt to answer his critics.",
          "This action will cause problems, despite the bank's brave talk/words about carrying on as if nothing had happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with an unpleasant or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's brave the snow and go for a walk (= go for a walk even though it is snowing).",
          "literary She braved the wrath of her parents by refusing to marry the man they had chosen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young Native American warrior (= fighting man). This word is usually considered offensive.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things:",
        "examples": [
          "She liked to read stories of brave pioneer women who had crossed the country in covered wagons.",
          "Of the three organizations criticized, only one was brave enough to face the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with dangerous or difficult things without fear:",
        "examples": [
          "He braved the anger/wrath of his father by quitting law school and becoming an artist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bravery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "brave behaviour or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "They were awarded medals for their bravery.",
          "acts of exceptional bravery"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "braves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things:",
        "examples": [
          "a brave soldier",
          "It was a brave decision to quit her job and start her own business.",
          "She was very brave to learn to ski at 50.",
          "Of the three organizations criticized, only one was brave enough to face the press.",
          "Richards has made a brave attempt to answer his critics.",
          "This action will cause problems, despite the bank's brave talk/words about carrying on as if nothing had happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with an unpleasant or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's brave the snow and go for a walk (= go for a walk even though it is snowing).",
          "literary She braved the wrath of her parents by refusing to marry the man they had chosen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young Native American warrior (= fighting man). This word is usually considered offensive.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things:",
        "examples": [
          "She liked to read stories of brave pioneer women who had crossed the country in covered wagons.",
          "Of the three organizations criticized, only one was brave enough to face the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with dangerous or difficult things without fear:",
        "examples": [
          "He braved the anger/wrath of his father by quitting law school and becoming an artist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bravest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things:",
        "examples": [
          "a brave soldier",
          "It was a brave decision to quit her job and start her own business.",
          "She was very brave to learn to ski at 50.",
          "Of the three organizations criticized, only one was brave enough to face the press.",
          "Richards has made a brave attempt to answer his critics.",
          "This action will cause problems, despite the bank's brave talk/words about carrying on as if nothing had happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with an unpleasant or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's brave the snow and go for a walk (= go for a walk even though it is snowing).",
          "literary She braved the wrath of her parents by refusing to marry the man they had chosen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young Native American warrior (= fighting man). This word is usually considered offensive.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things:",
        "examples": [
          "She liked to read stories of brave pioneer women who had crossed the country in covered wagons.",
          "Of the three organizations criticized, only one was brave enough to face the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with dangerous or difficult things without fear:",
        "examples": [
          "He braved the anger/wrath of his father by quitting law school and becoming an artist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bravo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to express your pleasure when someone, especially a performer, has done something well",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression used to show pleasure and admiration when someone, esp. a performer, has done something well",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brawl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a noisy, rough, uncontrolled fight:",
        "examples": [
          "a drunken brawl"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight in a rough, noisy, uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "The young men had nothing better to do than brawl in the streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a physical fight involving a group of people, esp. in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "A brawl in the cafeteria left the place a mess."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brawls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a noisy, rough, uncontrolled fight:",
        "examples": [
          "a drunken brawl"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight in a rough, noisy, uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "The young men had nothing better to do than brawl in the streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a physical fight involving a group of people, esp. in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "A brawl in the cafeteria left the place a mess."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brawn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "physical strength and big muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "She said she preferred brawn to brains (= a person who is physically attractive rather than an intelligent one)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "meat from the head of a pig, cooked, and pressed into a block",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical strength and big muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a school where brains are respected much more than brawn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brawny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "physically strong and with big muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a big brawny man with huge hands.",
          "At twelve years of age, he was already big and brawny."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "braying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the loud noise typical of a donkey (= an animal like a small horse with long ears):",
        "examples": [
          "The mules suddenly started braying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud, unpleasant noise:",
        "examples": [
          "They were all braying with laughter.",
          "\"Come on, England!\" he brayed.",
          "She had a loud, braying laugh."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make the loud noise typical of a donkey (= an animal like a small horse with long ears):",
        "examples": [
          "The mules suddenly started braying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud, unpleasant noise:",
        "examples": [
          "They were all braying with laughter.",
          "\"Come on, England!\" he brayed.",
          "She had a loud, braying laugh."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the noise made by a donkey (= an animal like a horse with long ears), or a loud, unpleasant noise similar to this:",
        "examples": [
          "In the distance they see the glow of the campfires and hear the occasional bray of a mule.",
          "Quite suddenly and unexpectedly, the older man let out a bray of laughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the loud sound that a donkey makes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brazen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "obvious, without any attempt to be hidden:",
        "examples": [
          "brazen cheating",
          "He told me a brazen lie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of or covered in brass (= a bright yellow metal):",
        "examples": [
          "What lies beyond the brazen gates of the palace?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something bad) done without trying to hide it:",
        "examples": [
          "a brazen robbery in the downtown area"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brazil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in South America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brazilian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Brazil or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Brazil",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style of pubic hair in which most of the hair apart from a small strip is removed using hot wax",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brazilians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Brazil or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Brazil",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style of pubic hair in which most of the hair apart from a small strip is removed using hot wax",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "breach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act of breaking a law, promise, agreement, or relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "breach of They felt that our discussions with other companies constituted a breach of our agreement.",
          "breach of contract He was sued for breach of contract.",
          "security breach There have been ten serious security breaches (= breaks in the security system) at the airport already this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(an example of) illegal noisy or violent behaviour in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "Ten percent of this group were in persistent trouble for minor breaches of the peace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be breaking a particular law or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "The theatre was in breach of the safety laws for having no fire doors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole that is made in a wall or in another structure being used for protection during an attack:",
        "examples": [
          "A cannon ball had made a breach in their castle walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break a law, promise, agreement, or relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "They breached the agreement they had made with their employer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an opening in a wall or fence, especially in order to attack someone or something behind it:",
        "examples": [
          "Their defences were easily breached."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of breaking a rule, law, custom, or practice:",
        "examples": [
          "In a breach of security, unauthorized people were able to board the plane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opening in a wall or fence or in a line of military defense",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a failure to obey a law or to do what was promised or agreed:",
        "examples": [
          "breach of sth Companies face fines of up to €75,000 for each breach of the legislation.",
          "be/constitute a breach To publish in this form would constitute a breach of copyright.",
          "a clear/flagrant/blatant breach His refusal to account for the money was a flagrant breach of all rules of professional conduct.",
          "a serious/fundamental/grave breach",
          "a possible/potential/alleged breach",
          "The property developer was awarded $2,000,000 for breach of contract over the restaurant chain's withdrawal from a lease.",
          "Both the Stock Exchange and the panel cleared the bank of any breach of regulations or insider-trading.",
          "The public are used to breaches of promise by governments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the offence of illegal, noisy, or violent behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with breach of the peace at a blockade of the naval base last March."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be breaking a particular law or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "Checks at Companies House show the firm is nearly 10 months overdue with its accounts in breach of company law.",
          "The vendor will be required to warrant that it is not in breach of any of the contracts of employment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not obey a law or to not do what was promised or agreed:",
        "examples": [
          "The corporation was sued for allegedly breaching a contract to supply voice-mail systems.",
          "The organization's conduct during the conflict breached international law, according to a leading human rights group.",
          "breach rules/regulations",
          "Since the group warned it was in danger of breaching its banking covenants last week, the shares have tumbled 47%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breached": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break a law, promise, agreement, or relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "They breached the agreement they had made with their employer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an opening in a wall or fence, especially in order to attack someone or something behind it:",
        "examples": [
          "Their defences were easily breached."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breaches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act of breaking a law, promise, agreement, or relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "breach of They felt that our discussions with other companies constituted a breach of our agreement.",
          "breach of contract He was sued for breach of contract.",
          "security breach There have been ten serious security breaches (= breaks in the security system) at the airport already this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(an example of) illegal noisy or violent behaviour in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "Ten percent of this group were in persistent trouble for minor breaches of the peace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be breaking a particular law or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "The theatre was in breach of the safety laws for having no fire doors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole that is made in a wall or in another structure being used for protection during an attack:",
        "examples": [
          "A cannon ball had made a breach in their castle walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break a law, promise, agreement, or relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "They breached the agreement they had made with their employer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an opening in a wall or fence, especially in order to attack someone or something behind it:",
        "examples": [
          "Their defences were easily breached."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of breaking a rule, law, custom, or practice:",
        "examples": [
          "In a breach of security, unauthorized people were able to board the plane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opening in a wall or fence or in a line of military defense",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a failure to obey a law or to do what was promised or agreed:",
        "examples": [
          "breach of sth Companies face fines of up to €75,000 for each breach of the legislation.",
          "be/constitute a breach To publish in this form would constitute a breach of copyright.",
          "a clear/flagrant/blatant breach His refusal to account for the money was a flagrant breach of all rules of professional conduct.",
          "a serious/fundamental/grave breach",
          "a possible/potential/alleged breach",
          "The property developer was awarded $2,000,000 for breach of contract over the restaurant chain's withdrawal from a lease.",
          "Both the Stock Exchange and the panel cleared the bank of any breach of regulations or insider-trading.",
          "The public are used to breaches of promise by governments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the offence of illegal, noisy, or violent behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with breach of the peace at a blockade of the naval base last March."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be breaking a particular law or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "Checks at Companies House show the firm is nearly 10 months overdue with its accounts in breach of company law.",
          "The vendor will be required to warrant that it is not in breach of any of the contracts of employment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not obey a law or to not do what was promised or agreed:",
        "examples": [
          "The corporation was sued for allegedly breaching a contract to supply voice-mail systems.",
          "The organization's conduct during the conflict breached international law, according to a leading human rights group.",
          "breach rules/regulations",
          "Since the group warned it was in danger of breaching its banking covenants last week, the shares have tumbled 47%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breaching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break a law, promise, agreement, or relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "They breached the agreement they had made with their employer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an opening in a wall or fence, especially in order to attack someone or something behind it:",
        "examples": [
          "Their defences were easily breached."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bread": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a food made from flour, water, and usually yeast, mixed together and baked:",
        "examples": [
          "loaf of bread She went to the store to get a loaf of bread.",
          "slice of bread He ate his soup with a slice of bread.",
          "This bread was fresh yesterday but is now stale.",
          "Do you bake your own bread?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a basic food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a slice/loaf of bread"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang Bread is also money.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "breadcrumbs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the history of exactly how you got to a particular website, web page, etc. on the internet, that is recorded and stored on your computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Breadcrumbs reduce the number of things the user has to do in order to get to a higher-level page."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breadth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the distance from one side to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The length of this box is twice its breadth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of including many different things, features, subjects, or qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "The breadth of her knowledge is amazing.",
          "He showed an astonishing breadth of learning for one so young."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance from one side of an object to the opposite side, esp. when it is shorter than the distance between the object’s other two sides:",
        "examples": [
          "The length of this box is twice its breadth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Breadth is also the range or areas of knowledge or ability that someone has:",
        "examples": [
          "The breadth of his knowledge of history was impressive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breadwinner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the member of a family who earns the money that the family needs:",
        "examples": [
          "Men are often expected to be the breadwinner in a family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person in a family who works to provide the money that the family needs to live on:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s always been the breadwinner for her family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the member of a family who earns the money that the family needs to live:",
        "examples": [
          "the main/sole breadwinner He is 34, a father of three, and the sole breadwinner of the family.",
          "An increasing number of career women are becoming the main breadwinner while their men stay at home to care for their children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breakable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is breakable might easily break:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have anything breakable in your bag?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breakage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that has been broken:",
        "examples": [
          "Any breakages must be paid for."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of damaging something by breaking it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Breakage is also the damage caused by breaking something.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something getting broken:",
        "examples": [
          "Most standard insurance policies do not cover breakage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has been broken:",
        "examples": [
          "Any breakages must be paid for."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breakaway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act of separating from a group, especially because of disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "The sports association accepted the inevitability of a breakaway by the elite clubs.",
          "The breakaway group formed a new political party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the sport of cycle racing (= racing on bicycles), a rider or a small group of riders that goes ahead of the main group and tries to keep at a distance from it, or an occasion when this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The peloton usually catches the breakaway before the finish line.",
          "Without radio contact, if a group breaks away from the peloton the riders usually don't know who is in the breakaway.",
          "There was a breakaway shortly before the first climb.",
          "Solo breakaways are almost never successful.",
          "The breakaway riders were far enough ahead to have hopes of a win."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in many team sports such as football, basketball, and hockey, the action of running or moving ahead of all the other players towards the goal:",
        "examples": [
          "He scored on a breakaway.",
          "They have some good players now who are very fast on the breakaway.",
          "Soon afterwards she scored another brilliant breakaway goal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "independent after leaving another group:",
        "examples": [
          "a breakaway republic/territory"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breakdown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a failure to work or be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a breakdown (= my car stopped working) in the middle of the road.",
          "Both sides blamed each other for the breakdown of talks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a division of something into smaller parts:",
        "examples": [
          "We asked for a breakdown of the accident figures into day time and night time.",
          "The rate of breakdown of muscle protein was assessed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in rugby, the short time when the two teams are competing for the ball after a player has been tackled (= brought to the ground by a player from the other team):",
        "examples": [
          "Most fouls in rugby are committed at the breakdown.",
          "He was most effective at the breakdown, securing possession and thwarting counterattacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mechanical failure, or a failure in a system or a relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "There was evidently a breakdown in communication leading to the false report.",
          "Their car trip was a disaster – they had frequent breakdowns and never reached their destination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a division of information into parts that belong together:",
        "examples": [
          "We need a breakdown of the statistics into age groups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which you are unable to control thoughts or feelings that prevent you from living and working as you usually do:",
        "examples": [
          "It's about a middle-aged New York cop who is having a nervous breakdown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a failure to work correctly or to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The city is losing millions of dollars in lost productivity because of all of the mechanical breakdowns and system failures.",
          "Each side blamed the other for the breakdown of the negotiations.",
          "breakdown in sth There has been a breakdown in communication between management and staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a division of something into its parts, so that you can see all the details:",
        "examples": [
          "I asked for a full breakdown of the costs involved in setting up a new website."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breaker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wave moving towards the coast:",
        "examples": [
          "We swam out beyond the breakers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who uses force to go into or open the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a house-breaker",
          "a safebreaker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not obey a law or rule, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a lawbreaker"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breakers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wave moving towards the coast:",
        "examples": [
          "We swam out beyond the breakers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who uses force to go into or open the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a house-breaker",
          "a safebreaker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not obey a law or rule, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a lawbreaker"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breakfast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a meal eaten in the morning as the first meal of the day:",
        "examples": [
          "What do you want for breakfast?",
          "Jane never eats breakfast.",
          "She arrived shortly after breakfast.",
          "Breakfast is served in the dining room from 8.30 till 10.00.",
          "I love to eat breakfast in bed on Saturdays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat breakfast:",
        "examples": [
          "She usually breakfasts alone.",
          "They breakfasted hurriedly on coffee and toast (= ate coffee and toast for breakfast)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal eaten in the morning as the first meal of the day:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We had scrambled eggs and toast for breakfast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breakfasts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a meal eaten in the morning as the first meal of the day:",
        "examples": [
          "What do you want for breakfast?",
          "Jane never eats breakfast.",
          "She arrived shortly after breakfast.",
          "Breakfast is served in the dining room from 8.30 till 10.00.",
          "I love to eat breakfast in bed on Saturdays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat breakfast:",
        "examples": [
          "She usually breakfasts alone.",
          "They breakfasted hurriedly on coffee and toast (= ate coffee and toast for breakfast)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal eaten in the morning as the first meal of the day:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We had scrambled eggs and toast for breakfast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "breakdancing, a form of street dance (= an informal style of dancing with energetic movements, developed outside in the street or in nightclubs) that can include fast foot movements, spinning on the head or back, and balancing on the head or hands, when it is done as a competitive sport:",
        "examples": [
          "Breaking was included as a new sport at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.",
          "The breaking competition comprised two medal events where sixteen B-Boys and sixteen B-Girls competed against each other."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breakout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a violent escape, especially by a group, from prison:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a mass breakout from one of Germany's top security jails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone or something that suddenly becomes very well known or successful in a particular type of activity, or an achievement that helps them do this:",
        "examples": [
          "She was the breakout star of this year's Women's World Cup.",
          "This was the breakout book by one of the most original writers of his generation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in connection with smaller groups that separate from a meeting to discuss a particular issue, before returning to the main meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "a breakout session/meeting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase, especially a sudden one:",
        "examples": [
          "With little change in the stock market, the long-hoped-for breakout still appears to be a few weeks away.",
          "We are hoping for a major breakout in profits later this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very successful, especially when compared to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "They described 2008 as a breakout year for European technology firms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a meeting of one or more small groups that are part of a larger group:",
        "examples": [
          "The CEO gave a speech in the morning, and breakout sessions followed in the afternoon.",
          "The conference centre has eight break-out rooms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breaks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) separate suddenly or violently into two or more pieces, or to (cause something to) stop working by being damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "break into pieces I dropped the vase and it broke into pieces.",
          "break off I picked it up and the handle broke off.",
          "The dish fell to the floor and broke.",
          "Charles is always breaking things.",
          "She fell and broke her arm (= broke the bone in her arm).",
          "I think I've broken your phone.",
          "We heard the sound of breaking glass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy or end something, or to come to an end:",
        "examples": [
          "break a code The enemy were unable to break the code (= understand it and so make it useless).",
          "Eventually someone spoke, breaking the silence.",
          "She laughed and that broke the tension.",
          "break a strike Outside workers were brought in in an attempt to break (= end) the strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something better than the best known speed, time, number, etc. previously achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "She broke the record for the 5,000 metres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to keep a law, rule, or promise:",
        "examples": [
          "break the law He didn't know he was breaking the law (= doing something illegal).",
          "She broke her promise/word to me (= did not do what she promised she would)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) divide into two or more parts or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "break (something) down These enzymes break down food in the stomach (= cause food to separate into smaller pieces).",
          "I asked her to break her expenses down into food, travel and personal costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to interrupt or to stop something for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "We usually break for lunch at 12.30.",
          "I needed something to break the monotony of my typing job.",
          "The phone rang, breaking my concentration.",
          "UK They decided to break their journey in Singapore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go somewhere or do something by force:",
        "examples": [
          "break something down He threatened to break the door down (= enter using force).",
          "break free The horse tried to break free from its stable.",
          "break loose In the storm the boat broke loose from its moorings.",
          "break something up The police broke up the fight (= ended it forcefully).",
          "break something open The thieves broke the safe open and stole the diamonds.",
          "She broke his grip and ran away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose your confidence, determination, or ability to control yourself, or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "break someone's will They tried to break his will (= make him lose his determination to fight or continue), but he resisted.",
          "He thought she would break under the strain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become known or to make something become known:",
        "examples": [
          "break a story It was the local newspaper that first broke the story (= told the public).",
          "When the scandal broke (= came to the public's attention), the CEO resigned immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of waves) to reach and move over the beach, hit a cliff or wall, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A huge wave broke against the rocks.",
          "The wave broke over the boat and almost capsized it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the weather) to change suddenly and usually become worse:",
        "examples": [
          "The forecast is for the hot weather to break today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a storm) to start suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "We arrived just as a storm was breaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When dawn or day breaks, the sun starts to appear in the sky early in the morning:",
        "examples": [
          "Dawn broke over the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a boy's voice breaks it begins to sound like a man's:",
        "examples": [
          "His voice broke when he was 13."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's voice breaks, it changes because of strong emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "Her voice was breaking with emotion as she pleaded for her child's return."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in tennis) to win a game in which another player is serving (= hitting the ball first):",
        "examples": [
          "Nadal broke Čilić's serve in the second set."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a team breaks, it gets the ball in its own half of the field or court and attacks quickly into the opposing team's half:",
        "examples": [
          "The Blues broke down the left wing, catching Wolves on the back foot.",
          "The key to a good counterattack is to break quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit the white ball at the beginning of a game:",
        "examples": [
          "Whose turn is it to break?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a ball breaks, it moves from a straight line:",
        "examples": [
          "This putt breaks from the left.",
          "The pitch broke 30 centimetres to the right and deceived the batter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to train a horse to be tame (= not wild or frightened of people, and safe around them) so that it can be ridden or used to pull a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "It's more challenging to break a wild mustang than a typical domestic horse.",
          "He worked as a cowhand and also broke horses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an interruption:",
        "examples": [
          "Finally there was a break in the rain and we went out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the short period of advertisements between television programmes:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll make us a cup of tea in the next break."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of rest, when food or drink is sometimes eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "take a break We'll take another break at 3.30.",
          "a coffee break",
          "UK a tea break",
          "a lunch/dinner break",
          "They worked through the night without a break.",
          "Do you usually take a morning or afternoon break?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the regular time in the middle of the morning or afternoon, for school students to talk or play, and sometimes have food or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "We were talking about it at break."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time away from work or your regular activity, or a holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "Take a couple of weeks off - you need a break.",
          "How long is the Christmas break this year?",
          "We decided to have a short winter break in Paris.",
          "I'll read your report over (= during) the Christmas break.",
          "I need a break from typing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone some time away from their work or regular activities:",
        "examples": [
          "I babysit every Friday to give her a break."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop criticizing or annoying someone, or behaving in an unpleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "Give her a break - she's only a child and she didn't mean any harm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity for improving a situation or for success, especially one that happens unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "big break Her big break came when she was offered a role in a Spielberg movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that things happen, usually when this is bad for you but you cannot do anything to change it:",
        "examples": [
          "them's the breaks non-standard I was born a year too late to qualify, but them's the breaks.",
          "Your pension has disappeared? That's the breaks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where something has broken:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a break in the pipe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a relationship, connection, or way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "break with tradition Their decision to not name their daughter Jane was a break with family tradition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop having a close relationship with someone, especially stop living with them, or to change a course of action that you have had for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "You've been in your job for years - it's time you made a break."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in tennis, a game won by the player who was not serving (= hitting the ball first):",
        "examples": [
          "Murray must get another break to win."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in snooker and billiards, the number of points that a player gets during one turn at hitting the balls:",
        "examples": [
          "He scored his third century break of the tournament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in snooker and pool, hitting the white ball at the start of a game:",
        "examples": [
          "Is it my break?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports, an occasion when a defending team gains possession of the ball in its own half and attacks quickly into the opposing team's half:",
        "examples": [
          "A dazzling break from in front of their own posts led to a try."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to escape from/towards somewhere or something, often by force:",
        "examples": [
          "make a break for it When he let go of my arm, I made a break for it (= escaped quickly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time when the sun rises in the morning:",
        "examples": [
          "at break of day We set out at break of day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate something suddenly or violently into two or more pieces, or to stop working by being damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I broke a glass in the kitchen and have to vacuum it up.",
          "[ I ] Our toaster broke, so we have to get a new one.",
          "[ M ] The police broke the door down to get into the apartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you break a part of your body, you damage a bone which cracks or separates into pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The top women’s downhill skier broke her leg in a freak collision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you break a bill of a particular amount of money, you exchange it for smaller bills whose total equals the amount of your bill:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Can you break a $50 bill for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to interrupt or to stop something for a brief period:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Let’s continue for another ten minutes and then break for lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end or change something, or to stop:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Cheryl found the habit of drinking a lot of coffee hard to break.",
          "[ T ] She broke the record for the 5000 meters (= she did better than the record).",
          "[ T ] They worked hard to break the deadlock in the negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to escape or separate from something or someone suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The dog broke free and ran into traffic.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The handle on the teapot just broke off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to obey or follow a law, rule, or promise:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn’t know he was breaking the law.",
          "My daughter got sick and I had to break my appointment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become known or cause something to be known, usually to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The newspaper reporters who broke the story won the Pulitzer prize.",
          "[ I ] People wept when the news broke that the plant was closing for good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a wave moving toward land) to suddenly change from a rising curl of water, sometimes showing white, to a layer that spreads out on reaching land",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity for improving a situation, esp. one that happens unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "Getting that first job was a lucky break."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in the surface of something where it has cracked from damage:",
        "examples": [
          "A break in a water main caused a whole section of the city to flood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A break in a bone is a place where it has cracked or separated into pieces.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an interruption, esp. in a regular activity, or a short period of rest when food or drink is sometimes eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "a lunch/coffee break",
          "a break in the heat wave"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A break is also a time away from work or school, or a vacation:",
        "examples": [
          "I went skiing in the mountains during spring break (= period in early spring when school classes temporarily stop)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time early in the morning when the sun is rising:",
        "examples": [
          "We set out at the break of day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that is against a law, or not do something that you should do or have promised to do:",
        "examples": [
          "break the law He didn't know he was breaking the law when he gave her the information.",
          "break a promise/agreement/contract"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring something to an end, especially suddenly or forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "The company needs to break the spiral of borrowing and spending.",
          "break a strike Outside workers were hired in an attempt to break the strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach a higher level of performance than previously:",
        "examples": [
          "break a barrier The company's market share had broken the 25% barrier for the first time.",
          "break a record Yesterday Roger broke the record for monthly sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange a large bill (= piece of paper money) for bills or coins in smaller amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you break a twenty for me, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been breaking his back to get the project finished on time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have no profit or loss at the end of a business activity because you only make enough money to pay for your costs:",
        "examples": [
          "How many copies do we need to sell to break even?",
          "After paying compensation for the damaged goods, we barely broke even."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start building a new building, or to start being built:",
        "examples": [
          "break ground on sth The company recently broke ground on its new manufacturing facility in Virginia Beach, VA.",
          "The new medical center is expected to break ground in May."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or discover something new:",
        "examples": [
          "The marketing campaign on social networking sites is breaking new ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cost too much, or spend too much money:",
        "examples": [
          "There are insurance policies available that will not break the bank.",
          "There are ways of boosting a traditional business without breaking the bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of rest, when food or drink is sometimes taken:",
        "examples": [
          "a coffee/tea break",
          "Where do you go in your lunch break?",
          "have/take a break We'll work through till lunch but take a short break at 11 o'clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time away from work or from a regular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "the Christmas break",
          "She resumed her career after a two-year break."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period when a radio or television programme is interrupted by announcements or advertisements:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll be right back after the break."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the amount that has to be paid for something:",
        "examples": [
          "They are changing their pricing policy and offering small investors a big price break.",
          "break on sth New customers will be given a break on maintenance fees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity for improving a situation, especially one which happens unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "Her big break came when she was offered a major part in a new movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when levels or figures become slightly higher or lower than the level stated:",
        "examples": [
          "Gold prices rallied again, a move which traders said could foreshadow another break above $400 an ounce."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breakthrough": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists are hoping for a breakthrough in the search for a cure for cancer.",
          "A major breakthrough in negotiations has been achieved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very important in the progress or development of something or someone, because of solving a big problem or making a big improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "The article described the impact of their breakthrough discovery of the structure of DNA.",
          "The grant funds innovative projects that may lead to breakthrough improvements in health care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important discovery or development that helps to solve a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The Polaroid camera was a technological breakthrough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "breakthrough in sth The development of digital imagery was a breakthrough in computer technology.",
          "achieve/make a breakthrough At last a breakthrough in negotiations has been achieved.",
          "a major/real/significant breakthrough"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breakthroughs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists are hoping for a breakthrough in the search for a cure for cancer.",
          "A major breakthrough in negotiations has been achieved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very important in the progress or development of something or someone, because of solving a big problem or making a big improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "The article described the impact of their breakthrough discovery of the structure of DNA.",
          "The grant funds innovative projects that may lead to breakthrough improvements in health care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important discovery or development that helps to solve a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The Polaroid camera was a technological breakthrough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "breakthrough in sth The development of digital imagery was a breakthrough in computer technology.",
          "achieve/make a breakthrough At last a breakthrough in negotiations has been achieved.",
          "a major/real/significant breakthrough"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breakup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the end of a relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "The planned breakup of the company will give him a less important role."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the division of something into smaller parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The breakup of the oil tanker caused severe damage to animal and plant life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breakups": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the end of a relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "The planned breakup of the company will give him a less important role."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the division of something into smaller parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The breakup of the oil tanker caused severe damage to animal and plant life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of the two soft, rounded parts of a woman's chest that produce milk after she has a baby:",
        "examples": [
          "When a woman becomes pregnant her breasts tend to grow larger.",
          "She was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.",
          "Do you think she's had breast implants?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front part of a bird's body:",
        "examples": [
          "A robin is easy to identify because of its red breast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the meat from the front part of the body of a bird or other animal:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a cold chicken breast and a salad for lunch.",
          "breast of turkey",
          "pigeon breasts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of clothing that covers a person's chest:",
        "examples": [
          "He put a silk hanky in his breast pocket (= a pocket on the top front part of a shirt or coat)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's chest:",
        "examples": [
          "The dagger entered his breast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the centre of a person's feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "A feeling of love surged in his breast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two soft, rounded parts of a woman’s chest that can produce milk after she has a baby",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front part of a bird’s body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Would you prefer breast of chicken?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breastfeed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When a mother breastfeeds her baby, she feeds it with milk directly from her breasts rather than with artificial or cow's milk from a bottle.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "breasts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of the two soft, rounded parts of a woman's chest that produce milk after she has a baby:",
        "examples": [
          "When a woman becomes pregnant her breasts tend to grow larger.",
          "She was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.",
          "Do you think she's had breast implants?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front part of a bird's body:",
        "examples": [
          "A robin is easy to identify because of its red breast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the meat from the front part of the body of a bird or other animal:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a cold chicken breast and a salad for lunch.",
          "breast of turkey",
          "pigeon breasts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of clothing that covers a person's chest:",
        "examples": [
          "He put a silk hanky in his breast pocket (= a pocket on the top front part of a shirt or coat)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's chest:",
        "examples": [
          "The dagger entered his breast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the centre of a person's feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "A feeling of love surged in his breast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two soft, rounded parts of a woman’s chest that can produce milk after she has a baby",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front part of a bird’s body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Would you prefer breast of chicken?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breath": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the air that goes into and out of your lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "out of breath He burst into the room, red-faced and out of breath (= unable to breathe comfortably because of tiredness or excitement).",
          "short of breath She was dizzy and short of breath (= unable to breathe in enough air).",
          "Her breath smelled of garlic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pause or rest for a short time until you can breathe comfortably or regularly again:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to stop running to catch my breath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe:",
        "examples": [
          "Without pausing to draw breath she told me everything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pause for a short time between doing one thing and the next:",
        "examples": [
          "Give me a minute to draw breath, won't you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be alive:",
        "examples": [
          "He was one of the greatest sportsmen ever to draw breath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep air in your lungs and not release it so that you need more:",
        "examples": [
          "How long can you hold your breath under water?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wait for something to happen, often feeling anxious:",
        "examples": [
          "Fans held their breath waiting for the final whistle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single action of breathing air into your lungs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe air into your lungs (as a single action):",
        "examples": [
          "take a deep breath The doctor told me to take a deep breath (= breathe in a lot of air)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smallest amount of wind:",
        "examples": [
          "There wasn't a breath of air in the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of time spent outside:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm just going out for a breath of (fresh) air - I won't be long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the air that you take into and let out of your lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually sing ] She drew/took a deep breath.",
          "[ U ] He seemed a little out of breath (= to be breathing too fast).",
          "[ C usually sing ] As he jumped in the pool, he held his breath (= delayed releasing the air in his lungs)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breathe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move air or something else into and out of the lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "breathe (something) in The doctor told me to breathe in and hold it for three seconds.",
          "Breathing in just a small amount of the gas can cause serious damage.",
          "breathe (something) out The instructor told us to take a deep breath and then breathe out slowly.",
          "The man at the next table was breathing out smoke through his nostrils.",
          "It's so airless in here - I can hardly breathe.",
          "I'm sorry if I'm breathing (= blowing out air containing) garlic fumes all over you!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something very quietly:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Here they come,\" he breathed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you allow wine to breathe, you open the bottle for a short time before you drink from it, in order to improve the wine's flavour.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take air into the lungs and let it out again:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He was so choked up with emotion that it was hard to breathe.",
          "[ T ] It was great to be outside again and breathe the fresh air."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breathed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move air or something else into and out of the lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "breathe (something) in The doctor told me to breathe in and hold it for three seconds.",
          "Breathing in just a small amount of the gas can cause serious damage.",
          "breathe (something) out The instructor told us to take a deep breath and then breathe out slowly.",
          "The man at the next table was breathing out smoke through his nostrils.",
          "It's so airless in here - I can hardly breathe.",
          "I'm sorry if I'm breathing (= blowing out air containing) garlic fumes all over you!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something very quietly:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Here they come,\" he breathed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you allow wine to breathe, you open the bottle for a short time before you drink from it, in order to improve the wine's flavour.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "breather": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short rest:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd been working hard and felt he needed (to take) a breather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brief rest after a period of work:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s take a breather before we finish loading the truck."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breathes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move air or something else into and out of the lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "breathe (something) in The doctor told me to breathe in and hold it for three seconds.",
          "Breathing in just a small amount of the gas can cause serious damage.",
          "breathe (something) out The instructor told us to take a deep breath and then breathe out slowly.",
          "The man at the next table was breathing out smoke through his nostrils.",
          "It's so airless in here - I can hardly breathe.",
          "I'm sorry if I'm breathing (= blowing out air containing) garlic fumes all over you!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something very quietly:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Here they come,\" he breathed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you allow wine to breathe, you open the bottle for a short time before you drink from it, in order to improve the wine's flavour.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take air into the lungs and let it out again:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He was so choked up with emotion that it was hard to breathe.",
          "[ T ] It was great to be outside again and breathe the fresh air."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breathing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of taking air into your lungs and releasing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Close your eyes and concentrate on your breathing.",
          "She lay awake listening to her sister's steady breathing.",
          "heavy breathing I could hear the sound of heavy breathing as he slowly climbed the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of taking air into your lungs and releasing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Dora was asleep, and I listened to the sound of her deep breathing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breathless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not able to breathe easily:",
        "examples": [
          "I was breathless after climbing the stairs.",
          "That one kiss had left her breathless with excitement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "breathing too fast, and therefore unable to get enough air into your lungs to be comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "She was breathless with excitement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breathlessly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows someone is unable to breathe easily, or that makes you unable to breathe easily:",
        "examples": [
          "He ran breathlessly into the house and burst into the room without knocking.",
          "Inside the tent it was breathlessly hot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows or expresses great excitement or nervousness:",
        "examples": [
          "They waited breathlessly for the arrival of the Prince.",
          "Voters aren't breathlessly watching every report coming out of Washington."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breaths": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the air that goes into and out of your lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "out of breath He burst into the room, red-faced and out of breath (= unable to breathe comfortably because of tiredness or excitement).",
          "short of breath She was dizzy and short of breath (= unable to breathe in enough air).",
          "Her breath smelled of garlic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pause or rest for a short time until you can breathe comfortably or regularly again:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to stop running to catch my breath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe:",
        "examples": [
          "Without pausing to draw breath she told me everything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pause for a short time between doing one thing and the next:",
        "examples": [
          "Give me a minute to draw breath, won't you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be alive:",
        "examples": [
          "He was one of the greatest sportsmen ever to draw breath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep air in your lungs and not release it so that you need more:",
        "examples": [
          "How long can you hold your breath under water?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wait for something to happen, often feeling anxious:",
        "examples": [
          "Fans held their breath waiting for the final whistle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single action of breathing air into your lungs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe air into your lungs (as a single action):",
        "examples": [
          "take a deep breath The doctor told me to take a deep breath (= breathe in a lot of air)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smallest amount of wind:",
        "examples": [
          "There wasn't a breath of air in the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of time spent outside:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm just going out for a breath of (fresh) air - I won't be long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the air that you take into and let out of your lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually sing ] She drew/took a deep breath.",
          "[ U ] He seemed a little out of breath (= to be breathing too fast).",
          "[ C usually sing ] As he jumped in the pool, he held his breath (= delayed releasing the air in his lungs)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breathtaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely exciting, beautiful, or surprising:",
        "examples": [
          "The view from the top of the mountain is breathtaking.",
          "His performance is described in the paper as \"a breathtaking display of physical agility\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely good, beautiful, or exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "The violin solo was breathtaking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "breed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to keep animals for the purpose of producing young animals in a controlled way:",
        "examples": [
          "Terriers are bred for their fighting instincts.",
          "His main income comes from breeding cattle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of animals) to have sex and produce young animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The blackbird, like most birds, breeds in the spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to happen, usually something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Favouritism breeds resentment.",
          "Some teachers believe that early failures can later breed success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of animal or plant:",
        "examples": [
          "a breed of dog/cat/horse/sheep/cattle",
          "What's your favourite breed of dog/dog breed?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "new breed A new breed of film-maker has taken over Hollywood.",
          "He represents a particular breed of chief executive.",
          "This breed of investment has suddenly become very popular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of animal or plant:",
        "examples": [
          "the different breeds of dogs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A breed is also a type of person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Authentic blues singers are a dying breed (= there are not many of them left)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep animals or plants for the purpose of producing young animals or plants, often for chosen qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He bred hogs and cows and sold the meat and dairy products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When animals breed, they reproduce.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "breeder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who breeds animals or plants:",
        "examples": [
          "She was one of the country's top sheep breeders.",
          "These plant breeders are involved in one of the largest organic breeding schemes in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that produces young animals:",
        "examples": [
          "grey squirrels are prolific breeders and controlling them has proved difficult.",
          "The earliest breeders in the bird colony are likely to suffer more losses due to the cold weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a straight person (= a man who is attracted to a woman, or a woman who is attracted to a man), especially one who has children, or is thought to be unreasonably interested in having children",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "breeders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who breeds animals or plants:",
        "examples": [
          "She was one of the country's top sheep breeders.",
          "These plant breeders are involved in one of the largest organic breeding schemes in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that produces young animals:",
        "examples": [
          "grey squirrels are prolific breeders and controlling them has proved difficult.",
          "The earliest breeders in the bird colony are likely to suffer more losses due to the cold weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a straight person (= a man who is attracted to a woman, or a woman who is attracted to a man), especially one who has children, or is thought to be unreasonably interested in having children",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "breeding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the keeping of animals or plants in order to breed from them:",
        "examples": [
          "The family's business was horse-breeding.",
          "We used to keep pigs for breeding purposes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process in which animals have sex and produce young animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The penguins' breeding season has begun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "polite and socially correct behaviour that someone has because they were taught it as a child",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who has good breeding has been trained in childhood to be polite and behave correctly.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "breeds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to keep animals for the purpose of producing young animals in a controlled way:",
        "examples": [
          "Terriers are bred for their fighting instincts.",
          "His main income comes from breeding cattle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of animals) to have sex and produce young animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The blackbird, like most birds, breeds in the spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to happen, usually something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Favouritism breeds resentment.",
          "Some teachers believe that early failures can later breed success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of animal or plant:",
        "examples": [
          "a breed of dog/cat/horse/sheep/cattle",
          "What's your favourite breed of dog/dog breed?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "new breed A new breed of film-maker has taken over Hollywood.",
          "He represents a particular breed of chief executive.",
          "This breed of investment has suddenly become very popular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of animal or plant:",
        "examples": [
          "the different breeds of dogs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A breed is also a type of person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Authentic blues singers are a dying breed (= there are not many of them left)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep animals or plants for the purpose of producing young animals or plants, often for chosen qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He bred hogs and cows and sold the meat and dairy products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When animals breed, they reproduce.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "breeze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a light and pleasant wind:",
        "examples": [
          "a warm/cool breeze",
          "She let the gentle breeze cool her face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is easy to achieve, often unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "You won't have any problems with the entrance test - it's an absolute breeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk somewhere quickly and confidently, without worry or embarrassment:",
        "examples": [
          "breeze in She just breezed in as if she'd only been away a day instead of a year.",
          "The celebrity breezed through the lobby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to easily complete or win something:",
        "examples": [
          "She breezed through the song as though she'd been singing it for years.",
          "mainly US He breezed to victory with 78 percent of the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light wind:",
        "examples": [
          "He sat in the sun, enjoying the gentle sea breeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is easy to do:",
        "examples": [
          "The entrance exam turned out to be a breeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk somewhere quickly and confidently:",
        "examples": [
          "Twenty minutes into the lecture she just breezed in and took a seat in the front row."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something easily:",
        "examples": [
          "She breezed to victories in the 100 and 200 meters.",
          "He breezed through four years of Latin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breezes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a light and pleasant wind:",
        "examples": [
          "a warm/cool breeze",
          "She let the gentle breeze cool her face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is easy to achieve, often unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "You won't have any problems with the entrance test - it's an absolute breeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk somewhere quickly and confidently, without worry or embarrassment:",
        "examples": [
          "breeze in She just breezed in as if she'd only been away a day instead of a year.",
          "The celebrity breezed through the lobby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to easily complete or win something:",
        "examples": [
          "She breezed through the song as though she'd been singing it for years.",
          "mainly US He breezed to victory with 78 percent of the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light wind:",
        "examples": [
          "He sat in the sun, enjoying the gentle sea breeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is easy to do:",
        "examples": [
          "The entrance exam turned out to be a breeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk somewhere quickly and confidently:",
        "examples": [
          "Twenty minutes into the lecture she just breezed in and took a seat in the front row."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something easily:",
        "examples": [
          "She breezed to victories in the 100 and 200 meters.",
          "He breezed through four years of Latin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "breezy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with wind that is quite strong but pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a breezy day, just right for sailing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happy, confident, and enthusiastic:",
        "examples": [
          "He had the breezy manner of a salesman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having light winds:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a sunny, breezy day, just right for sailing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quick, informal, and confident:",
        "examples": [
          "She revolutionized fashion reporting with her breezy style."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brethren": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(used as a form of address to members of an organization or religious group) brothers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used as a form of address to members of an organization or religious group) brothers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "breton": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the Celtic language spoken by some people in Brittany, France:",
        "examples": [
          "He grew up speaking Breton."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Brittany in France:",
        "examples": [
          "My wife is a Breton."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a top (= a piece of clothing worn on the top half of the body) that is white with horizontal stripes, usually dark blue or black, and usually long sleeves and a straight neck:",
        "examples": [
          "I wore a pair of cropped jeans and my Breton."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the Celtic language spoken by some people in Brittany, France:",
        "examples": [
          "He wrote in the Breton language.",
          "He acquired a deep interest in both Irish and Breton literatures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to Brittany in France, or its people:",
        "examples": [
          "The story concerns the love of a Breton knight for an Irish princess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a piece of clothing worn on the top half of the body that is white with horizontal stripes, usually dark blue or black, and usually long sleeves and a straight neck :",
        "examples": [
          "a Breton top/shirt/T-shirt/sweater/jumper",
          "A simple Breton stripe top is versatile for summer holidays."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make beer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you brew tea or coffee, you add boiling water to it to make a hot drink, and if it brews, it gradually develops flavour in the container in which it was made:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] He brewed us some coffee./He brewed some coffee for us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an unpleasant situation or a storm is brewing, you feel that it is about to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "It was too quiet - I felt that trouble was brewing.",
          "A storm was brewing in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of beer, especially one made in a particular place or at a particular time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink of tea or a drink of beer:",
        "examples": [
          "Make us a brew, Bren."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of several things:",
        "examples": [
          "They gave her a strange brew to drink.",
          "War, with its fear, its deprivation, its excitement and violence makes for a very heady brew (= powerful combination)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of tea or coffee) to become stronger in taste in the container in which it is made, or to make a hot drink or beer:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He’s working on a new way to brew the perfect cup of coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something bad is brewing, it is about to start:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I felt that trouble was brewing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "beer or another drink made by brewing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brewed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make beer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you brew tea or coffee, you add boiling water to it to make a hot drink, and if it brews, it gradually develops flavour in the container in which it was made:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] He brewed us some coffee./He brewed some coffee for us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an unpleasant situation or a storm is brewing, you feel that it is about to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "It was too quiet - I felt that trouble was brewing.",
          "A storm was brewing in the distance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brewery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a company that makes beer or a place where beer is made",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that makes beer or a place where beer is made",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that makes beer, or a place where beer is made:",
        "examples": [
          "In 2009 Carlsberg was among the largest brewery groups in the world, employing around 45,000 people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brewing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make beer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you brew tea or coffee, you add boiling water to it to make a hot drink, and if it brews, it gradually develops flavour in the container in which it was made:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] He brewed us some coffee./He brewed some coffee for us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an unpleasant situation or a storm is brewing, you feel that it is about to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "It was too quiet - I felt that trouble was brewing.",
          "A storm was brewing in the distance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brews": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make beer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you brew tea or coffee, you add boiling water to it to make a hot drink, and if it brews, it gradually develops flavour in the container in which it was made:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] He brewed us some coffee./He brewed some coffee for us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an unpleasant situation or a storm is brewing, you feel that it is about to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "It was too quiet - I felt that trouble was brewing.",
          "A storm was brewing in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of beer, especially one made in a particular place or at a particular time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink of tea or a drink of beer:",
        "examples": [
          "Make us a brew, Bren."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of several things:",
        "examples": [
          "They gave her a strange brew to drink.",
          "War, with its fear, its deprivation, its excitement and violence makes for a very heady brew (= powerful combination)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of tea or coffee) to become stronger in taste in the container in which it is made, or to make a hot drink or beer:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He’s working on a new way to brew the perfect cup of coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something bad is brewing, it is about to start:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I felt that trouble was brewing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "beer or another drink made by brewing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bribe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to try to make someone do something for you by giving them money, presents, or something else that they want :",
        "examples": [
          "He bribed immigration officials and entered the country illegally.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They bribed the waiter to find them a better table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money or a present that you give to someone so that they will do something for you, usually something dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "accept a bribe He was accused of accepting bribes from wealthy businessmen.",
          "take a bribe The judge took a bribe in exchange for giving a lenient sentence to the defendant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving someone money or something else of value, often illegally, to persuade that person to do something you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Congressmen have been accused of accepting bribes to pass bills favoring particular companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone money or something else of value, often illegally, to persuade that person to do something you want:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accused of bribing a building inspector."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make someone do something for you, often something dishonest, by giving them money, gifts, or something else that they want:",
        "examples": [
          "bribe sb with sth They were accused of trying to bribe voters with promises of tax cuts.",
          "bribe sb to do sth Corrupt officials had been bribed to approve shoddy construction work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money or a gift that you give to someone so that they will do something for you, often something dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "offer/accept/take a bribe He was accused of accepting bribes from wealthy businessmen.",
          "It was easy to see the gift as a sort of bribe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bribed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make someone do something for you by giving them money, presents, or something else that they want :",
        "examples": [
          "He bribed immigration officials and entered the country illegally.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They bribed the waiter to find them a better table."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bribery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to make someone do something for you by giving the person money, presents, or something else that they want :",
        "examples": [
          "The organization was rife with bribery and corruption.",
          "Charges against the five men include bribery, extortion, and conspiracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of giving someone money or something else of value, often illegally, to persuade that person to do something you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Charges of bribery and official corruption were made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of giving someone, especially someone in a position of authority, money, a gift, etc. so that they will do something illegal or dishonest for you:",
        "examples": [
          "The organization was rife with bribery and corruption.",
          "He was indicted in a bribery scandal over subway supply contracts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bribes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to try to make someone do something for you by giving them money, presents, or something else that they want :",
        "examples": [
          "He bribed immigration officials and entered the country illegally.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They bribed the waiter to find them a better table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money or a present that you give to someone so that they will do something for you, usually something dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "accept a bribe He was accused of accepting bribes from wealthy businessmen.",
          "take a bribe The judge took a bribe in exchange for giving a lenient sentence to the defendant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving someone money or something else of value, often illegally, to persuade that person to do something you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Congressmen have been accused of accepting bribes to pass bills favoring particular companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone money or something else of value, often illegally, to persuade that person to do something you want:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accused of bribing a building inspector."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make someone do something for you, often something dishonest, by giving them money, gifts, or something else that they want:",
        "examples": [
          "bribe sb with sth They were accused of trying to bribe voters with promises of tax cuts.",
          "bribe sb to do sth Corrupt officials had been bribed to approve shoddy construction work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money or a gift that you give to someone so that they will do something for you, often something dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "offer/accept/take a bribe He was accused of accepting bribes from wealthy businessmen.",
          "It was easy to see the gift as a sort of bribe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bribing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make someone do something for you by giving them money, presents, or something else that they want :",
        "examples": [
          "He bribed immigration officials and entered the country illegally.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They bribed the waiter to find them a better table."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rectangular block of hard material used for building walls and houses:",
        "examples": [
          "The chimney was made of bricks.",
          "The stark structure is built from concrete, brick, and glass.",
          "a brick wall/building/fireplace",
          "a row of Victorian brick houses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device, such as a smartphone, that cannot be used at all:",
        "examples": [
          "Without a fast connection, your tablet turns into a brick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an early mobile phone that was thick and heavy compared to newer phones:",
        "examples": [
          "an ancient brick of a mobile phone",
          "Instead of a nearly 2-pound brick, today's cell phone weighs as little as 3 ounces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very helpful and kind person who can be trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks for bringing all that food along to the party, Tony. You're a brick!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially in the game of basketball, an attempt to score points that misses the target by a long way:",
        "examples": [
          "That guy throws up nothing but bricks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a problem in an electronic device so that it cannot be used at all; to develop a problem like this:",
        "examples": [
          "The update wiped out users' applications, and \"bricked\" some phones.",
          "I saw a warning message, then the phone bricked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rectangular block of hard material used for building walls and houses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bricks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rectangular block of hard material used for building walls and houses:",
        "examples": [
          "The chimney was made of bricks.",
          "The stark structure is built from concrete, brick, and glass.",
          "a brick wall/building/fireplace",
          "a row of Victorian brick houses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device, such as a smartphone, that cannot be used at all:",
        "examples": [
          "Without a fast connection, your tablet turns into a brick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an early mobile phone that was thick and heavy compared to newer phones:",
        "examples": [
          "an ancient brick of a mobile phone",
          "Instead of a nearly 2-pound brick, today's cell phone weighs as little as 3 ounces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very helpful and kind person who can be trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks for bringing all that food along to the party, Tony. You're a brick!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially in the game of basketball, an attempt to score points that misses the target by a long way:",
        "examples": [
          "That guy throws up nothing but bricks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a problem in an electronic device so that it cannot be used at all; to develop a problem like this:",
        "examples": [
          "The update wiped out users' applications, and \"bricked\" some phones.",
          "I saw a warning message, then the phone bricked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rectangular block of hard material used for building walls and houses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bridal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating or belonging to a woman about to be married, or relating to a marriage ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "bridal gown She spent the afternoon trying on bridal gowns for her wedding.",
          "bridal party The members of the bridal party posed for photographs.",
          "bridal shower mainly US She planned to throw a bridal shower for her sister.",
          "bridal suite We stayed in the hotel's bridal suite (= the rooms for recently married people).",
          "The magazine had a section on bridal wear (= the clothes that a woman wears at her marriage)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a woman about to be married, or of a wedding:",
        "examples": [
          "a bridal gown"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bride": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is about to get married or has just got married:",
        "examples": [
          "He returned from New York with his lovely new bride.",
          "The bride and groom posed for pictures outside the church.",
          "As the mother of the bride, I feel obliged to wear something really spectacular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is about to get married or just got married:",
        "examples": [
          "The bride and groom wrote their own wedding vows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brides": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is about to get married or has just got married:",
        "examples": [
          "He returned from New York with his lovely new bride.",
          "The bride and groom posed for pictures outside the church.",
          "As the mother of the bride, I feel obliged to wear something really spectacular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is about to get married or just got married:",
        "examples": [
          "The bride and groom wrote their own wedding vows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bridesmaid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a girl or woman who during the marriage ceremony helps the woman who is getting married",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a girl or woman, usually not married, who takes part in a wedding and helps the woman who is getting married",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bridesmaids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a girl or woman who during the marriage ceremony helps the woman who is getting married",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a girl or woman, usually not married, who takes part in a wedding and helps the woman who is getting married",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bridge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a structure that is built over a river, road, or railway to allow people and vehicles to cross from one side to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "To get to the restaurant, you need to go over the bridge.",
          "We drove across the bridge.",
          "the Brooklyn Bridge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes it easier to make a change from one situation to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Part-time work can provide a bridge between staying at home and working full-time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the raised part of a ship on which the captain and other officers stand and from where they control the movement of the ship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top part of the nose, between the eyes, or (on a pair of glasses) the piece that is supported by the top part of the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "The blow caught him right on the bridge of his nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a card game for four players who play in pairs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of material that contains one or more artificial teeth and is kept in place by being fastened to the natural teeth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of wood over which the strings are stretched on a musical instrument such as a guitar or violin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in yoga and other forms of exercise, a position in which you have the back of your head, your shoulders and arms, and your feet on the floor and your hips and knees lifted:",
        "examples": [
          "I recommend you warm up thoroughly before doing your bridges.",
          "Bridge pose works your hips and thighs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a song or piece of music that is played between two other parts that are similar to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "the bridge The song is composed of two verses each followed by a chorus, then the bridge, then another verse followed by the chorus.",
          "The lead guitarist improvised an extended solo during the bridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the difference or division between two things smaller or less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "bridge a gap We must bridge the gap between employees and management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build a bridge over or across something:",
        "examples": [
          "The river had been bridged at its narrowest point."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure that is built over a river, road, or railroad to allow people and vehicles to cross from one side to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "We drove across the bridge from Brooklyn to Manhattan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top part of the nose, between the eyes, or the piece on a pair of glasses that is supported by the top part of the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "He rubbed the bridge of his nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of wood on a musical instrument, such as a guitar or violin, over which strings are stretched",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of material that keeps artificial teeth in place by being fastened to the natural teeth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the raised part of a ship on which the captain and other officers stand and from where they control the movement of the ship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a card game for four players who play in two pairs and try to win the cards they say they will win",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build or form a bridge over something:",
        "examples": [
          "The shopping complex bridges a highway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a difference is bridged, it is made smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "Swing music bridged the gap between popular and classical music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to money that is borrowed for a short period of time, until money is available for a longer period:",
        "examples": [
          "bridge fund/finance/financing A group of loyal donors pledged a bridge fund of $20 million to the orchestra."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bridges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a structure that is built over a river, road, or railway to allow people and vehicles to cross from one side to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "To get to the restaurant, you need to go over the bridge.",
          "We drove across the bridge.",
          "the Brooklyn Bridge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes it easier to make a change from one situation to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Part-time work can provide a bridge between staying at home and working full-time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the raised part of a ship on which the captain and other officers stand and from where they control the movement of the ship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top part of the nose, between the eyes, or (on a pair of glasses) the piece that is supported by the top part of the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "The blow caught him right on the bridge of his nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a card game for four players who play in pairs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of material that contains one or more artificial teeth and is kept in place by being fastened to the natural teeth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of wood over which the strings are stretched on a musical instrument such as a guitar or violin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in yoga and other forms of exercise, a position in which you have the back of your head, your shoulders and arms, and your feet on the floor and your hips and knees lifted:",
        "examples": [
          "I recommend you warm up thoroughly before doing your bridges.",
          "Bridge pose works your hips and thighs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a song or piece of music that is played between two other parts that are similar to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "the bridge The song is composed of two verses each followed by a chorus, then the bridge, then another verse followed by the chorus.",
          "The lead guitarist improvised an extended solo during the bridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the difference or division between two things smaller or less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "bridge a gap We must bridge the gap between employees and management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build a bridge over or across something:",
        "examples": [
          "The river had been bridged at its narrowest point."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure that is built over a river, road, or railroad to allow people and vehicles to cross from one side to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "We drove across the bridge from Brooklyn to Manhattan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top part of the nose, between the eyes, or the piece on a pair of glasses that is supported by the top part of the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "He rubbed the bridge of his nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of wood on a musical instrument, such as a guitar or violin, over which strings are stretched",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of material that keeps artificial teeth in place by being fastened to the natural teeth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the raised part of a ship on which the captain and other officers stand and from where they control the movement of the ship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a card game for four players who play in two pairs and try to win the cards they say they will win",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build or form a bridge over something:",
        "examples": [
          "The shopping complex bridges a highway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a difference is bridged, it is made smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "Swing music bridged the gap between popular and classical music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to money that is borrowed for a short period of time, until money is available for a longer period:",
        "examples": [
          "bridge fund/finance/financing A group of loyal donors pledged a bridge fund of $20 million to the orchestra."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bridle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of leather straps that are put around a horse's head to allow its rider to control it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show sudden anger:",
        "examples": [
          "She bridled at the suggestion that she had been dishonest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a bridle on a horse or similar animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Polly saddled and bridled her favourite horse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of leather straps that are put around a horse’s head to allow its rider to control it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show annoyance or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Homeowners bridled at the new regulations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft French cheese",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brief": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lasting only a short time or containing few words:",
        "examples": [
          "His acceptance speech was mercifully brief.",
          "I had a brief look at her report before the meeting.",
          "It'll only be a brief visit because we really don't have much time.",
          "After a brief spell/stint in the army, he started working as a teacher.",
          "The company issued a brief statement about yesterday's accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express how quickly time goes past:",
        "examples": [
          "For a few brief weeks we were very happy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of clothes) very short:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing a fairly brief skirt, as I recall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone detailed instructions or information:",
        "examples": [
          "We had already been briefed about/on what the job would entail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make information about someone or something public, with the intention of criticizing/praising him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "On several occasions government officials briefed against their own ministers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is said in brief, it is said in a very short form, with very few details:",
        "examples": [
          "\"So you didn't enjoy the party much.\" \"In brief, no.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of underwear worn by men or women, covering the area between the waist and the tops of the legs:",
        "examples": [
          "cotton briefs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of instructions or information:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It was my brief to make sure that the facts were set down accurately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document or set of documents containing the details about a court case",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawyer who will speak for someone in a court of law :",
        "examples": [
          "My brief advised me to plead guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lasting only a short time or containing few words:",
        "examples": [
          "Rory had a brief career as an actor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone instructions or information about what to do or say:",
        "examples": [
          "He is briefing the account executives on the new airline accounts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "instructions that explain what someone's work or task is:",
        "examples": [
          "His brief was to streamline the group's financial services operation.",
          "give sb/prepare a brief We have prepared a brief for a full study by a consultant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document that shows the facts of a legal case that will be argued by a lawyer in a court:",
        "examples": [
          "to prepare/file/submit a brief"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Managers were touring the US to brief investors on last week's interim results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to explain someone's work or task to them:",
        "examples": [
          "It's my job to brief volunteers beforehand and explain what their responsibilities are."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell a lawyer the facts of a legal case that he or she will argue in court",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "briefcase": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat rectangular bag, used especially for carrying business documents",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually flat, rectangular container, used esp. for carrying business papers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rectangular case, used especially for carrying business documents",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "briefcases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat rectangular bag, used especially for carrying business documents",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually flat, rectangular container, used esp. for carrying business papers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rectangular case, used especially for carrying business documents",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "briefed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone detailed instructions or information:",
        "examples": [
          "We had already been briefed about/on what the job would entail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make information about someone or something public, with the intention of criticizing/praising him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "On several occasions government officials briefed against their own ministers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "briefing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "information that is given to someone just before they do something, or a meeting where this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "They received thorough briefing before they left the country.",
          "We had to attend a briefing once a month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information that is given to someone just before the person does something, or a meeting where information is given:",
        "examples": [
          "He discussed the report at a White House briefing on Tuesday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information about a subject, or instructions that are given to someone just before they do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The pensions manager will be giving a briefing about the new pensions legislation and how it affects you.",
          "They received a thorough briefing before they left the country.",
          "the importance of in-depth briefing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting at which people are given information or instructions:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to attend a briefing once a month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "briefly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "We chatted briefly about the weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using few words or without giving a lot of details:",
        "examples": [
          "Briefly, the company needs to cut its expenditure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for a short time or using few words:",
        "examples": [
          "We chatted briefly about the weather."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "briefs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of underwear worn by men or women, covering the area between the waist and the tops of the legs:",
        "examples": [
          "cotton briefs",
          "I'm looking for some plain cotton briefs.",
          "Excuse me, do you have any high-cut briefs?",
          "They have thongs, boy shorts, bikinis, and hipsters but no briefs, as far as I can see.",
          "You have a choice - classic or high-cut briefs.",
          "He usually wears regular black cotton briefs.",
          "If you thought they only sold boring cotton briefs, think again!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "underwear worn by men and women which covers the area between the waist and the tops of the legs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brig": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a military prison, especially one on a US navy ship",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brigade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large group of soldiers in an army",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have something in common, especially an enthusiasm for a particular belief or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Since she gave up smoking she's joined the anti-smoking brigade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the groups into which an army is divided, consisting of two or more battalions, or a group of people who are organized to perform a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "A brigade of volunteers campaigned for his election."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brigadier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an officer in the British army whose rank is above a colonel and below a major general:",
        "examples": [
          "Brigadier Jones/David Jones",
          "[ as form of address ] Thank you, Brigadier."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bright": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "full of light, shining:",
        "examples": [
          "bright sunshine",
          "The rooms were bright and airy.",
          "The lights are too bright in here - they're hurting my eyes.",
          "A bright star was shining in the East.",
          "bright lights In 2009 I moved to New York, attracted by the bright lights (= the promise of excitement) of the city.",
          "When she looked up her eyes were bright with tears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Leslie always wears bright colours .",
          "He said hello and I felt my face turn bright red.",
          "a bright shade of green"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligent and quick to learn:",
        "examples": [
          "bright idea She was enthusiastic and full of bright ideas and suggestions.",
          "They were bright children, always asking questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of hope for success or happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "bright future She's an excellent student with a bright future.",
          "look bright Things are starting to look brighter for British businesses.",
          "You're very bright and cheerful this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A car's brights are its headlights (= the powerful lights at the front) when they are brightest and aimed straight ahead:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't just go around driving with your brights on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of light, or shining:",
        "examples": [
          "the bright lights of downtown"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong in color:",
        "examples": [
          "a bright green hat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) intelligent and quick to learn:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a bright, well-organized guy.",
          "She was full of bright ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of hope or happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a bright future ahead of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a financial market where prices are rising and there is a lot of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Trading was bright with shares up just over 1% at 103.85p."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of hope for success:",
        "examples": [
          "a bright future",
          "be/look bright for sb/sth The outlook is bright for Asian stock markets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brighten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If the weather brightens, it becomes lighter and less cloudy, with more sun:",
        "examples": [
          "The day will start cloudy but brighten later.",
          "brighten up It was rainy this morning, but it brightened up (= the sun started shining) after lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a place lighter or more colourful:",
        "examples": [
          "The room was small and dark, without so much as a ray of light to brighten the gloom.",
          "brighten something up I used a large red rug to brighten up my living room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem happy or happier, or more full of hope than before:",
        "examples": [
          "Her eyes brightened when she saw him enter the room.",
          "brighten up Alex brightened up when he heard the word \"dinner\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel or make a situation seem happier or more full of hope:",
        "examples": [
          "There are, however, one or two items of good news to brighten the economic picture a bit.",
          "brighten someone/something up Seeing her always brightens up my day.",
          "I hoped these flowers might brighten you up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make something lighter:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The lights dimmed, then brightened.",
          "[ M ] Betty painted the room white to brighten it up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make someone happy or hopeful:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Her presence brightens my days.",
          "[ I ] Anna’s face brightened at the thought of a vacation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brightens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If the weather brightens, it becomes lighter and less cloudy, with more sun:",
        "examples": [
          "The day will start cloudy but brighten later.",
          "brighten up It was rainy this morning, but it brightened up (= the sun started shining) after lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a place lighter or more colourful:",
        "examples": [
          "The room was small and dark, without so much as a ray of light to brighten the gloom.",
          "brighten something up I used a large red rug to brighten up my living room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem happy or happier, or more full of hope than before:",
        "examples": [
          "Her eyes brightened when she saw him enter the room.",
          "brighten up Alex brightened up when he heard the word \"dinner\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel or make a situation seem happier or more full of hope:",
        "examples": [
          "There are, however, one or two items of good news to brighten the economic picture a bit.",
          "brighten someone/something up Seeing her always brightens up my day.",
          "I hoped these flowers might brighten you up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make something lighter:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The lights dimmed, then brightened.",
          "[ M ] Betty painted the room white to brighten it up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make someone happy or hopeful:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Her presence brightens my days.",
          "[ I ] Anna’s face brightened at the thought of a vacation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brighter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "full of light, shining:",
        "examples": [
          "bright sunshine",
          "The rooms were bright and airy.",
          "The lights are too bright in here - they're hurting my eyes.",
          "A bright star was shining in the East.",
          "bright lights In 2009 I moved to New York, attracted by the bright lights (= the promise of excitement) of the city.",
          "When she looked up her eyes were bright with tears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Leslie always wears bright colours .",
          "He said hello and I felt my face turn bright red.",
          "a bright shade of green"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligent and quick to learn:",
        "examples": [
          "bright idea She was enthusiastic and full of bright ideas and suggestions.",
          "They were bright children, always asking questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of hope for success or happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "bright future She's an excellent student with a bright future.",
          "look bright Things are starting to look brighter for British businesses.",
          "You're very bright and cheerful this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A car's brights are its headlights (= the powerful lights at the front) when they are brightest and aimed straight ahead:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't just go around driving with your brights on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of light, or shining:",
        "examples": [
          "the bright lights of downtown"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong in color:",
        "examples": [
          "a bright green hat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) intelligent and quick to learn:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a bright, well-organized guy.",
          "She was full of bright ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of hope or happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a bright future ahead of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a financial market where prices are rising and there is a lot of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Trading was bright with shares up just over 1% at 103.85p."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of hope for success:",
        "examples": [
          "a bright future",
          "be/look bright for sb/sth The outlook is bright for Asian stock markets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brightest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "full of light, shining:",
        "examples": [
          "bright sunshine",
          "The rooms were bright and airy.",
          "The lights are too bright in here - they're hurting my eyes.",
          "A bright star was shining in the East.",
          "bright lights In 2009 I moved to New York, attracted by the bright lights (= the promise of excitement) of the city.",
          "When she looked up her eyes were bright with tears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Leslie always wears bright colours .",
          "He said hello and I felt my face turn bright red.",
          "a bright shade of green"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligent and quick to learn:",
        "examples": [
          "bright idea She was enthusiastic and full of bright ideas and suggestions.",
          "They were bright children, always asking questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of hope for success or happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "bright future She's an excellent student with a bright future.",
          "look bright Things are starting to look brighter for British businesses.",
          "You're very bright and cheerful this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A car's brights are its headlights (= the powerful lights at the front) when they are brightest and aimed straight ahead:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't just go around driving with your brights on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of light, or shining:",
        "examples": [
          "the bright lights of downtown"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong in color:",
        "examples": [
          "a bright green hat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) intelligent and quick to learn:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a bright, well-organized guy.",
          "She was full of bright ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of hope or happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a bright future ahead of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a financial market where prices are rising and there is a lot of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Trading was bright with shares up just over 1% at 103.85p."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of hope for success:",
        "examples": [
          "a bright future",
          "be/look bright for sb/sth The outlook is bright for Asian stock markets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brightly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is full of light, or shining:",
        "examples": [
          "a brightly lit room",
          "A fire burned brightly in the grate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that has very strong colours:",
        "examples": [
          "Clowns often wear brightly coloured clothing.",
          "a row of brightly painted houses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows happiness or hope of success:",
        "examples": [
          "He smiled brightly.",
          "Despite her fear, she spoke brightly to the group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that provides much light:",
        "examples": [
          "a brightly lit room"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is strong and easy to see:",
        "examples": [
          "brightly colored dresses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a hopeful or happy way:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I’m leaving,\" Consuela said brightly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brightness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of shining with, or of producing, a lot of light:",
        "examples": [
          "The brightness of the snow made him blink.",
          "The moon's brightness fluctuates as it orbits the planet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of having very strong colour:",
        "examples": [
          "I love the brightness of the colours in this room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of looking happy or hopeful:",
        "examples": [
          "the brightness of her smile",
          "the brightness of his outlook"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being intelligent and quick to learn:",
        "examples": [
          "From a young age her brightness was very clear."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brilliance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great skill or intelligence:",
        "examples": [
          "Her first novel showed signs of brilliance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great brightness of light or colour:",
        "examples": [
          "I had never seen diamonds shine with such brilliance before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "brightness of color:",
        "examples": [
          "the sun’s brilliance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great intelligence or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "Few people want to hear about your child’s brilliance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brilliant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely intelligent or skilled:",
        "examples": [
          "Her mother was a brilliant scientist.",
          "He gave a brilliant performance.",
          "The idea was quite brilliant.",
          "She seemed to have a brilliant career ahead of her (= was likely to be extremely successful)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of light, shining, or bright in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The sky was a brilliant, cloudless blue.",
          "I was dazzled by a brilliant light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Did you like the film?\" \"I thought it was brilliant.\"",
          "She's got a brilliant sense of humour.",
          "Oh, brilliant! My parcel's arrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely intelligent or highly skilled:",
        "examples": [
          "a brilliant plan",
          "Armstrong was one of the most brilliant musicians in jazz."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of light, shining, or bright in color:",
        "examples": [
          "The sky was a brilliant blue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brilliantly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very well, in a way that shows great intelligence or skill or great success:",
        "examples": [
          "He seems to do everything brilliantly - piano playing, skiing, sailing.",
          "The novel brilliantly captures the complex feel of modern life.",
          "The ploy worked brilliantly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is very bright or shining very strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun shone brilliantly.",
          "brilliantly coloured bird feathers",
          "His robes were brilliantly white."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the bottom part of a hat that sticks out all around the head",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the very top edge of a container:",
        "examples": [
          "fill something to the brim He filled the glass to the brim.",
          "She poured the cream until it reached the brim.",
          "She passed him the mug, full to the brim with hot black coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be completely full of something, especially a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Her voice shaking and her eyes brimming, she tried to tell them what had happened.",
          "He handed me a brimming glass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the very top edge of a container:",
        "examples": [
          "He filled his cup to the brim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bottom part of a hat that sticks out:",
        "examples": [
          "He pulled the brim of his hat down over his eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill or be full to the top:",
        "examples": [
          "Her eyes brimmed with tears.",
          "fig. She’s brimming with confidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "water with salt in it, especially when used to preserve food:",
        "examples": [
          "tuna/olives in brine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "water with salt in it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bringing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take or carry someone or something to a place or a person, or in the direction of the person speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Shall I bring anything to the party?\" \"Oh, just a bottle.\"",
          "[ + two objects ] Bring me that knife.",
          "Bring that knife to me.",
          "Can you help me bring in the shopping (= take it into the house)?",
          "bring someone in for questioning The police brought several men in for questioning (= took them to the police station because they might have been involved in a crime).",
          "When they visit us they always bring their dog with them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause, result in, or produce a state or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] She's brought us so much happiness over the years.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] The explosion brought the whole building crashing to the ground.",
          "The closure of the factory brought poverty to the town (= resulted in it becoming poor).",
          "bring something to the boil UK Bring the water to the boil (= make it start boiling).",
          "bring something to a boil Bring the water to a boil (= make it start boiling).",
          "bring something to an end She suddenly brought the interview to an end.",
          "bring tears to someone's eyes Her tragic story brought tears to my eyes (= made me cry).",
          "What will the future bring for these refugees?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to come to a particular place or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "what brings someone somewhere What brings you (= why have you come) to Miami?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or begin as part of an official legal process:",
        "examples": [
          "bring charges He was arrested for fighting, but the police have decided not to bring charges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or carry someone or something to a place or a person, or in the direction of the person speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "Bring me that book./Bring that book to me.",
          "I brought my daughter to the office.",
          "[ M ] Next time you come, bring your boyfriend along.",
          "[ M ] It started raining, so I brought in the laundry.",
          "This broadcast was brought to you (= paid for) by Powdermilk Biscuits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause, result in, or produce a state:",
        "examples": [
          "The rain brought some relief from this heat.",
          "The explosion brought the building crashing to the ground.",
          "What brings you here?",
          "Prosecutors brought charges against the program’s director.",
          "Funding cuts brought an end to the project.",
          "Wicks brought her to the attention of a movie producer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make yourself do something that you do not want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn’t bring myself to disappoint her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something come to a particular place, point, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Producers need to bring oil production to levels that create more stable and more sustainable oil prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create or produce a particular state or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "bring sth to an end/close Without warning, she suddenly brought the interview to an end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or begin something as part of an official legal process:",
        "examples": [
          "bring a case/lawsuit/charge against sb Detectives believe they have enough evidence to bring charges against the chief financial officer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take or carry someone or something to a place or a person, or in the direction of the person speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Shall I bring anything to the party?\" \"Oh, just a bottle.\"",
          "[ + two objects ] Bring me that knife.",
          "Bring that knife to me.",
          "Can you help me bring in the shopping (= take it into the house)?",
          "bring someone in for questioning The police brought several men in for questioning (= took them to the police station because they might have been involved in a crime).",
          "When they visit us they always bring their dog with them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause, result in, or produce a state or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] She's brought us so much happiness over the years.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] The explosion brought the whole building crashing to the ground.",
          "The closure of the factory brought poverty to the town (= resulted in it becoming poor).",
          "bring something to the boil UK Bring the water to the boil (= make it start boiling).",
          "bring something to a boil Bring the water to a boil (= make it start boiling).",
          "bring something to an end She suddenly brought the interview to an end.",
          "bring tears to someone's eyes Her tragic story brought tears to my eyes (= made me cry).",
          "What will the future bring for these refugees?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to come to a particular place or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "what brings someone somewhere What brings you (= why have you come) to Miami?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or begin as part of an official legal process:",
        "examples": [
          "bring charges He was arrested for fighting, but the police have decided not to bring charges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or carry someone or something to a place or a person, or in the direction of the person speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "Bring me that book./Bring that book to me.",
          "I brought my daughter to the office.",
          "[ M ] Next time you come, bring your boyfriend along.",
          "[ M ] It started raining, so I brought in the laundry.",
          "This broadcast was brought to you (= paid for) by Powdermilk Biscuits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause, result in, or produce a state:",
        "examples": [
          "The rain brought some relief from this heat.",
          "The explosion brought the building crashing to the ground.",
          "What brings you here?",
          "Prosecutors brought charges against the program’s director.",
          "Funding cuts brought an end to the project.",
          "Wicks brought her to the attention of a movie producer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make yourself do something that you do not want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn’t bring myself to disappoint her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something come to a particular place, point, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Producers need to bring oil production to levels that create more stable and more sustainable oil prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create or produce a particular state or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "bring sth to an end/close Without warning, she suddenly brought the interview to an end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or begin something as part of an official legal process:",
        "examples": [
          "bring a case/lawsuit/charge against sb Detectives believe they have enough evidence to bring charges against the chief financial officer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brink": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the point where a new or different situation is about to begin:",
        "examples": [
          "on the brink of Scientists are on the brink of (= extremely close to) a major new discovery.",
          "to the brink of Extreme stress had driven him to the brink of a nervous breakdown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the edge of a cliff or other high area:",
        "examples": [
          "She was standing right on the brink of the gorge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the edge of a cliff or other high area, or the point at which something good or bad will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The company was on the brink of collapse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the point where a new, different, or dangerous situation is about to begin:",
        "examples": [
          "the brink of collapse/bankruptcy/disaster Debt crisis led many companies to the brink of bankruptcy.",
          "They seem to be teetering on the brink of a major crisis.",
          "Right now the company is poised on the brink of success."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brisk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "quick, energetic, and active:",
        "examples": [
          "a brisk walk",
          "He set a brisk pace and we struggled to keep up.",
          "Her tone on the phone was brisk (= she spoke quickly and used few words) and businesslike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quick, energetic, and active:",
        "examples": [
          "I took a brisk walk.",
          "Business has been brisk lately.",
          "A brisk (= cold but pleasant) wind blew across the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quick and full of energy, and only saying what is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "In the office, he was brisk and businesslike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a situation in which there is a lot of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil prices added over 2% in brisk trading yesterday.",
          "American manufacturing was doing brisk business last month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brisket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "meat from the chest of a cow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "briskly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a quick, energetic way:",
        "examples": [
          "She walked briskly into town.",
          "Beat the eggs whites briskly until soft peaks form.",
          "\"Let's get it over with,\" he said briskly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bristol": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a city in southwestern England:",
        "examples": [
          "The singer was born and raised in Bristol.",
          "Dr Seles is an expert from the University of Bristol."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a British person:",
        "examples": [
          "You could tell by their clothes that they were Brits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofBritish",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a British person:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has named a Brit to head its worldwide pharmaceutical operations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "britain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "England, Scotland, and Wales",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "britches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "trousers, especially those that do not cover the whole of the leg",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "breeches",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "british": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or its people:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got a British passport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people from Britain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or coming from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "people from Great Britain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a British person:",
        "examples": [
          "You could tell by their clothes that they were Brits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofBritish",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a British person:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has named a Brit to head its worldwide pharmaceutical operations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brittle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "delicate and easily broken:",
        "examples": [
          "As you get older your bones become increasingly brittle.",
          "The pond was covered in a brittle layer of ice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily destroyed, ended, or made to fail:",
        "examples": [
          "The team's confidence is brittle after a poor performance in the World Cup.",
          "Our support system is becoming increasingly brittle.",
          "a brittle peace/ceasefire"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "appearing to be happy or confident, but actually nervous, weak, or likely to change mood suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "The player has a notoriously brittle temperament.",
          "The character she plays is successful but emotionally brittle.",
          "She greeted him with a brittle smile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A brittle voice or laugh sounds sharp and slightly nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave a brittle laugh and turned away.",
          "His voice was so brittle it seemed about to crack completely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "hard toffee (= a type of sweet made from butter and sugar) that contains nuts:",
        "examples": [
          "They gave us pieces of gorgeous almond brittle coated in dark chocolate.",
          "Try making nut brittles with pecans or hazelnuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "delicate and easily broken:",
        "examples": [
          "As you get older your bones become increasingly brittle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "broach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to begin a discussion of something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "broach a subject At some point we've got to discuss money but I don't know how to broach the subject with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open a bottle or barrel in order to drink its contents:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we broach another cask of wine?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin a discussion of something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "He hopes they will sponsor the poetry event, but he hasn’t broached the subject with them yet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "broad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very wide:",
        "examples": [
          "We walked down a broad avenue lined with trees.",
          "He flashed a broad grin at us.",
          "My brother is very broad-shouldered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is a particular distance broad, it measures this distance from side to side:",
        "examples": [
          "This river is over 500 metres broad at its widest point.",
          "O'Connell Bridge in Dublin is famous for being broader than it is long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including a wide range of things; general:",
        "examples": [
          "The politician gave a broad outline of his proposals.",
          "The magazine covers a broad range of subjects, from sewing to psychology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone has a broad accent (= way of speaking), it is strong and noticeable, showing where they come from:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke with a broad Australian accent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of jokes or humour) very obvious and not at all difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie is full of broad physical comedy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hint (= when you tell someone something without saying it directly) that is easy to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "On other issues, she avoided details but gave broad hints of the general direction of travel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a woman",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very wide:",
        "examples": [
          "He flashed a broad grin at us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including many types of things; general:",
        "examples": [
          "The magazine covers a broad range of subjects.",
          "He explained it in very broad terms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "broadcast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to send out a programme on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "broadcast from Radio Caroline used to broadcast from a boat in the North Sea.",
          "be broadcast to The tennis championship is broadcast live to several different countries.",
          "The ceremony was broadcast on the internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread information to a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm leaving but please don't broadcast the fact.",
          "be broadcast to I don't want this broadcast to the entire school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread something such as seeds over a wide area:",
        "examples": [
          "Prepare the soil by raking over lightly and broadcasting the seed sparingly over the area.",
          "Seeds are generally broadcast over bare soil for a thick covering, blanketing weeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television or radio programme:",
        "examples": [
          "radio broadcast Television and radio broadcasts were interrupted by an earthquake warning.",
          "television broadcast People were able to follow the trial via a live television broadcast.",
          "live broadcast We watched a live broadcast of the concert.",
          "news broadcast Millions tuned in to hear the news broadcast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending out a programme on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "The broadcast of the interview offended many people.",
          "for broadcast They recorded the speech for broadcast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A broadcast station is a television station sent out from the ground rather than using satellites.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out sound or pictures that are carried over distances using radio waves:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The game will be broadcast live on ESPN.",
          "[ T ] fig.infml Please don’t broadcast (= tell everyone) that I’m having an operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television or radio program:",
        "examples": [
          "a news broadcast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out a programme on television or radio, or over the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's final-quarter results will be broadcast live over the internet on May 27.",
          "broadcast sth on sth Her speech was broadcast live on national TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television or radio programme:",
        "examples": [
          "a radio/television broadcast",
          "We watched a live broadcast of the event."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the activity of making programmes for television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "broadcast business/industry"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "broadcaster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to speak on radio or television programmes:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a famous broadcaster in the 1930s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who presents discussions or information on radio or television, or the owner of a radio or television station",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to speak or appear on radio or television programmes:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a famous broadcaster in the 1980s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that sends out programmes on television or radio, or over the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "They claimed that they had more correspondents around the world than any other broadcaster."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "broadcasting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity or business of sending out programmes on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "Huge amounts of money are spent on sports broadcasting.",
          "He is hoping to find a job in radio broadcasting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "broadcasts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to send out a programme on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "broadcast from Radio Caroline used to broadcast from a boat in the North Sea.",
          "be broadcast to The tennis championship is broadcast live to several different countries.",
          "The ceremony was broadcast on the internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread information to a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm leaving but please don't broadcast the fact.",
          "be broadcast to I don't want this broadcast to the entire school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread something such as seeds over a wide area:",
        "examples": [
          "Prepare the soil by raking over lightly and broadcasting the seed sparingly over the area.",
          "Seeds are generally broadcast over bare soil for a thick covering, blanketing weeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television or radio programme:",
        "examples": [
          "radio broadcast Television and radio broadcasts were interrupted by an earthquake warning.",
          "television broadcast People were able to follow the trial via a live television broadcast.",
          "live broadcast We watched a live broadcast of the concert.",
          "news broadcast Millions tuned in to hear the news broadcast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending out a programme on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "The broadcast of the interview offended many people.",
          "for broadcast They recorded the speech for broadcast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A broadcast station is a television station sent out from the ground rather than using satellites.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out sound or pictures that are carried over distances using radio waves:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The game will be broadcast live on ESPN.",
          "[ T ] fig.infml Please don’t broadcast (= tell everyone) that I’m having an operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television or radio program:",
        "examples": [
          "a news broadcast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out a programme on television or radio, or over the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's final-quarter results will be broadcast live over the internet on May 27.",
          "broadcast sth on sth Her speech was broadcast live on national TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television or radio programme:",
        "examples": [
          "a radio/television broadcast",
          "We watched a live broadcast of the event."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the activity of making programmes for television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "broadcast business/industry"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "broaden": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become wider, or to cause something to become wider:",
        "examples": [
          "The track broadens and becomes a road at this point.",
          "They are broadening the bridge to speed up the flow of traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the range of something:",
        "examples": [
          "broaden someone's/something's appeal They've introduced all sorts of new elements to that programme in order to broaden its appeal.",
          "This seems to be an attempt to broaden his political appeal.",
          "broaden someone's horizons I hoped that going to college might broaden my horizons (= increase the range of my knowledge and experience)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone understand more and know more about different subjects, ideas, places, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They say that travel broadens the mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become wider, or to cause something to be wider:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They are broadening the road to speed up the flow of traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the range of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Going to college will broaden your interests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the range of something:",
        "examples": [
          "New rules should help credit unions expand their activities and broaden access to cheaper borrowing.",
          "We plan to broaden our range of products and services."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "broadening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become wider, or to cause something to become wider:",
        "examples": [
          "The track broadens and becomes a road at this point.",
          "They are broadening the bridge to speed up the flow of traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the range of something:",
        "examples": [
          "broaden someone's/something's appeal They've introduced all sorts of new elements to that programme in order to broaden its appeal.",
          "This seems to be an attempt to broaden his political appeal.",
          "broaden someone's horizons I hoped that going to college might broaden my horizons (= increase the range of my knowledge and experience)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone understand more and know more about different subjects, ideas, places, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They say that travel broadens the mind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "broader": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very wide:",
        "examples": [
          "We walked down a broad avenue lined with trees.",
          "He flashed a broad grin at us.",
          "My brother is very broad-shouldered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is a particular distance broad, it measures this distance from side to side:",
        "examples": [
          "This river is over 500 metres broad at its widest point.",
          "O'Connell Bridge in Dublin is famous for being broader than it is long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including a wide range of things; general:",
        "examples": [
          "The politician gave a broad outline of his proposals.",
          "The magazine covers a broad range of subjects, from sewing to psychology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone has a broad accent (= way of speaking), it is strong and noticeable, showing where they come from:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke with a broad Australian accent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of jokes or humour) very obvious and not at all difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie is full of broad physical comedy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hint (= when you tell someone something without saying it directly) that is easy to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "On other issues, she avoided details but gave broad hints of the general direction of travel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a woman",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very wide:",
        "examples": [
          "He flashed a broad grin at us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including many types of things; general:",
        "examples": [
          "The magazine covers a broad range of subjects.",
          "He explained it in very broad terms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "broads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very wide:",
        "examples": [
          "We walked down a broad avenue lined with trees.",
          "He flashed a broad grin at us.",
          "My brother is very broad-shouldered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is a particular distance broad, it measures this distance from side to side:",
        "examples": [
          "This river is over 500 metres broad at its widest point.",
          "O'Connell Bridge in Dublin is famous for being broader than it is long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including a wide range of things; general:",
        "examples": [
          "The politician gave a broad outline of his proposals.",
          "The magazine covers a broad range of subjects, from sewing to psychology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone has a broad accent (= way of speaking), it is strong and noticeable, showing where they come from:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke with a broad Australian accent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of jokes or humour) very obvious and not at all difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie is full of broad physical comedy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hint (= when you tell someone something without saying it directly) that is easy to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "On other issues, she avoided details but gave broad hints of the general direction of travel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a woman",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very wide:",
        "examples": [
          "He flashed a broad grin at us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including many types of things; general:",
        "examples": [
          "The magazine covers a broad range of subjects.",
          "He explained it in very broad terms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "broadway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a street in the entertainment district of New York, where there are many theatres, or the type of theatre in this area:",
        "examples": [
          "a Broadway play/musical",
          "Tyler hopes to be on Broadway one day (= performing there)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a street in the entertainment section of New York City where there are many theaters, or the theater in this area:",
        "examples": [
          "a Broadway play/musical",
          "Tyler hopes to be on Broadway one day (= performing there)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "broccoli": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vegetable with a green stem or stems and a mass or several masses of flower buds at the top. There are several kinds of broccoli.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vegetable with a thick, green stem and a dense, green top",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brochure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of small magazine that contains pictures and information on a product or a company",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of small magazine that contains pictures and information on a product or a company:",
        "examples": [
          "travel brochures"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of small magazine that contains pictures and information on a product, company, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Enclosed is a brochure that highlights the benefits that you can receive as a corporate donor.",
          "a product brochure",
          "produce a brochure (on sth) They produced a brochure on healthy eating that was to be distributed in supermarkets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brochures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of small magazine that contains pictures and information on a product or a company",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of small magazine that contains pictures and information on a product or a company:",
        "examples": [
          "travel brochures"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of small magazine that contains pictures and information on a product, company, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Enclosed is a brochure that highlights the benefits that you can receive as a corporate donor.",
          "a product brochure",
          "produce a brochure (on sth) They produced a brochure on healthy eating that was to be distributed in supermarkets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "broke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of break",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "without money:",
        "examples": [
          "flat broke I can't afford to go on holiday this year - I'm flat broke.",
          "go broke Many small businesses went broke during the recession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of break",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "without money:",
        "examples": [
          "I can’t go to the movies – I’m flat broke.",
          "Is Social Security going broke (= changing to a condition in which it has no money)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without money:",
        "examples": [
          "go broke Some of the merchants say they are unable to cut their expenses and are on the verge of going broke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize that someone or something has no money at all:",
        "examples": [
          "A spokesman said that the credit crunch had left the company \"flat broke\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk everything in the hope of having great success",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "broken": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of break",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "damaged, no longer able to work:",
        "examples": [
          "He attacked the man with a broken bottle.",
          "My watch is broken.",
          "broken glass Careful - there's broken glass on the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suffering emotional pain that is so strong that it changes the way you live, usually as a result of an unpleasant event:",
        "examples": [
          "broken man He was a broken man after his wife died.",
          "After everything that's happened this year, I just feel broken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "interrupted or not continuous:",
        "examples": [
          "broken English He tried to explain what had happened in broken English."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "destroyed or ended:",
        "examples": [
          "a broken engagement",
          "They are materially prosperous but suffer from depression, work stress and broken relationships.",
          "When children are forced to move schools, education is interrupted and friendships are broken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a law, rule, or promise) not obeyed or not kept:",
        "examples": [
          "a broken promise"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a horse) trained to be tame (= not wild or frightened of people, and safe around them) so that it can be ridden or used to pull a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "Today, we usually talk about horses being \"gentled\", not broken.",
          "He stood quietly, like a broken horse waiting to be saddled and bridled.",
          "It was a young colt, not yet broken in for riding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of break",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "damaged, or no longer able to work:",
        "examples": [
          "My camera is broken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "interrupted or not continuous:",
        "examples": [
          "a broken line",
          "He spoke very broken English."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely discouraged or sad:",
        "examples": [
          "After his wife's death, he seemed to be a broken man.",
          "My mom said my uncle had a broken heart (= was sad because a romance had ended)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "destroyed or ended:",
        "examples": [
          "He overcame a string of broken dreams to become a success.",
          "She comes from a broken home (= the parents no longer live together)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a law, rule, or promise) disobeyed or not kept:",
        "examples": [
          "a broken promise"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "damaged, and no longer able to work:",
        "examples": [
          "We can send the broken monitors for repair.",
          "Everywhere you look there are broken pipes and crumbling masonry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "interrupted or not continuous:",
        "examples": [
          "On the chart, income is indicated by a solid line and expenses by a broken line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a law, rule, or promise that is not obeyed or not kept:",
        "examples": [
          "a broken promise",
          "a broken contract"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "broker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys and sells foreign money, shares in companies, etc., for other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a commodity/insurance/mortgage broker",
          "I called my broker for advice about investing in the stock market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who talks to opposing sides, especially governments, making arrangements for them or bringing disagreements to an end:",
        "examples": [
          "During the war Wallas became a power broker in governmental circles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange something such as a deal, agreement, etc. between two or more groups or countries:",
        "examples": [
          "The diplomats have failed in their attempts to broker a ceasefire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who acts for or represents another in the buying and selling of shares in companies or protection against risk, or who arranges for the lending of money:",
        "examples": [
          "I told my broker to sell the stock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange something such as a deal or agreement between two or more groups:",
        "examples": [
          "He brokered a deal to buy the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or a company that buys and sells shares, bonds, currencies, insurance, etc. for other people or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "In all these matters, your broker will be able to advise you.",
          "firm of insurance brokers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who talks to opposing sides, especially governments, making arrangements for them or bringing disagreements to an end:",
        "examples": [
          "He acted as a broker in the peace negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange something such as a deal, agreement, etc. between two or more groups or countries:",
        "examples": [
          "The legislature is attempting to broker a compromise agreement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brokerage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organization that buys and sells foreign money, shares in companies, etc. for other people:",
        "examples": [
          "an online brokerage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying and selling foreign money, shares in companies, etc. for other people, or the money that is charged for doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's main activity is insurance brokerage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that buys and sells currency, shares, etc. For other people or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "Several brokerages compete to match buyers and sellers of a given stock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying and selling currency, shares, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors want the company to quit insurance brokerage and move into shipping services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that a broker charges:",
        "examples": [
          "They charged brokerage of around 10%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brokers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys and sells foreign money, shares in companies, etc., for other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a commodity/insurance/mortgage broker",
          "I called my broker for advice about investing in the stock market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who talks to opposing sides, especially governments, making arrangements for them or bringing disagreements to an end:",
        "examples": [
          "During the war Wallas became a power broker in governmental circles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange something such as a deal, agreement, etc. between two or more groups or countries:",
        "examples": [
          "The diplomats have failed in their attempts to broker a ceasefire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who acts for or represents another in the buying and selling of shares in companies or protection against risk, or who arranges for the lending of money:",
        "examples": [
          "I told my broker to sell the stock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange something such as a deal or agreement between two or more groups:",
        "examples": [
          "He brokered a deal to buy the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or a company that buys and sells shares, bonds, currencies, insurance, etc. for other people or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "In all these matters, your broker will be able to advise you.",
          "firm of insurance brokers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who talks to opposing sides, especially governments, making arrangements for them or bringing disagreements to an end:",
        "examples": [
          "He acted as a broker in the peace negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange something such as a deal, agreement, etc. between two or more groups or countries:",
        "examples": [
          "The legislature is attempting to broker a compromise agreement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bromide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug used to calm people who are very unhappy or worried:",
        "examples": [
          "He took a/some bromide to calm his nerves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a remark or statement that, although it might be true, is boring and has no meaning because it has been said so many times before",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bronco": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wild horse of the western US",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wild horse of the western US",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "broncos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wild horse of the western US",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wild horse of the western US",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bronx": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude sound made by sticking the tongue out and blowing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bronze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brown metal made of copper and tin:",
        "examples": [
          "The church bells are made of bronze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark orange-brown colour, like the metal bronze",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statue (= a large artistic object) made of bronze",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round piece of bronze given to a person who finishes third in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He got a bronze in the high jump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being dark orange-brown in colour, like the metal bronze",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "hard, bright brown metal made of copper and tin, or a statue made of this metal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bronzer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cream or powder that you put on your face and body to make your skin look brown from being in the sun",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brooch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of jewellery with a pin at the back to fasten to a shirt or jacket, usually worn by women:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a small silver brooch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of jewelry with a pin at the back that is fastened to a woman’s clothing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of young birds all born at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "The blackbird flew back and forth to its brood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's young children:",
        "examples": [
          "Ann was at the party with her brood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think for a long time about things that make you sad, worried, or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish she wouldn't sit brooding in her room all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of young birds all born at the same time, or infml a person’s children:",
        "examples": [
          "infml I moved in with Annie and her brood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think silently for a long time about things that make you sad, worried, or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "He brooded over the insult."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brooding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel uncomfortable or worried, as if something bad is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "He stood there in the corner of the room, a dark, brooding presence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling sad, worried, or angry for a long time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling sad, worried or angry for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Her films have a brooding atmosphere."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small stream:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear the sound of a babbling brook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not allow or accept something, especially a difference of opinion or intention:",
        "examples": [
          "She won't brook any criticism of her work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small stream:",
        "examples": [
          "A brook runs past the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow or accept something, esp. a difference of opinion or intention:",
        "examples": [
          "She won’t brook any criticism of her work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brooks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small stream:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear the sound of a babbling brook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not allow or accept something, especially a difference of opinion or intention:",
        "examples": [
          "She won't brook any criticism of her work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small stream:",
        "examples": [
          "A brook runs past the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow or accept something, esp. a difference of opinion or intention:",
        "examples": [
          "She won’t brook any criticism of her work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "broom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brush with a long handle and bristles (= short, stiff hairs or pieces of plastic), used for cleaning the floor or the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "On his first day at work he was given a broom and told to sweep the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brush with a long handle made of a wooden stick and long parts for sweeping made of twigs (= small, thin tree branches), which is often connected with witches (= people, especially women, believed to have magical powers) in stories:",
        "examples": [
          "The witch cackled and flew away on her broom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool for making the ice smooth in the sport of curling:",
        "examples": [
          "The team captain tells teammates to sweep the ice in front of the moving stone with their brooms.",
          "You can rent curling equipment at $6 per hour for a stone and broom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bush with small yellow flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "The mountains are covered in a scrub of broom and myrtle.",
          "This broom grows up to 15 feet tall and forms impenetrable thickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brush with a long handle, used for cleaning the floor:",
        "examples": [
          "I use that broom to sweep the kitchen floor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brooms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brush with a long handle and bristles (= short, stiff hairs or pieces of plastic), used for cleaning the floor or the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "On his first day at work he was given a broom and told to sweep the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brush with a long handle made of a wooden stick and long parts for sweeping made of twigs (= small, thin tree branches), which is often connected with witches (= people, especially women, believed to have magical powers) in stories:",
        "examples": [
          "The witch cackled and flew away on her broom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool for making the ice smooth in the sport of curling:",
        "examples": [
          "The team captain tells teammates to sweep the ice in front of the moving stone with their brooms.",
          "You can rent curling equipment at $6 per hour for a stone and broom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bush with small yellow flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "The mountains are covered in a scrub of broom and myrtle.",
          "This broom grows up to 15 feet tall and forms impenetrable thickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brush with a long handle, used for cleaning the floor:",
        "examples": [
          "I use that broom to sweep the kitchen floor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "broomstick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a broom made of sticks:",
        "examples": [
          "In children's books, witches are often shown riding broomsticks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the long handle of a broom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the long handle of a broom",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "broth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin soup, often with vegetables or rice in it:",
        "examples": [
          "chicken/turkey/beef broth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin soup, often with vegetables or rice in it, usually made with the liquid in which meat bones have been boiled",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brothel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where men go and pay to have sex with prostitutes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where men go and pay to have sex with prostitutes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brothels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where men go and pay to have sex with prostitutes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where men go and pay to have sex with prostitutes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brother": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man or boy with the same parents as another person:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have any brothers and sisters?",
          "I have three brothers and a sister.",
          "Johnny is my younger/older/big/baby/little brother.",
          "My brother lives in Washington."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is a member of the same group as you or who shares an interest with you or has a similar way of thinking to you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] \"Let us unite, brothers and fight this unjust law!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sometimes used by a black man to address or refer to another black man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as the title of a man, such as a monk, who belongs to a religious organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Brother Michael and Brother John were deep in conversation.",
          "[ as form of address ] Bless you, Brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male who has the same parents as another person:",
        "examples": [
          "an older/younger brother"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A brother is also a member of the same race, church, religious group, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a fraternity brother"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Brother may be used by a man to address another man:",
        "examples": [
          "Hey, brother, can you spare a quarter?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express annoyance or surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh, brother, are we in a mess now!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brotherhood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the members of) a particular organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The various groups eventually fused into a single brotherhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "friendship and loyalty:",
        "examples": [
          "The ideal of the brotherhood of man (= where everyone loves each other) is still far from reality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of shared interests and support among men, or more generally, among all humans",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A brotherhood is also the membership of an organization of men, or the organization itself.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brothers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man or boy with the same parents as another person:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have any brothers and sisters?",
          "I have three brothers and a sister.",
          "Johnny is my younger/older/big/baby/little brother.",
          "My brother lives in Washington."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is a member of the same group as you or who shares an interest with you or has a similar way of thinking to you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] \"Let us unite, brothers and fight this unjust law!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sometimes used by a black man to address or refer to another black man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as the title of a man, such as a monk, who belongs to a religious organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Brother Michael and Brother John were deep in conversation.",
          "[ as form of address ] Bless you, Brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male who has the same parents as another person:",
        "examples": [
          "an older/younger brother"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A brother is also a member of the same race, church, religious group, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a fraternity brother"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Brother may be used by a man to address another man:",
        "examples": [
          "Hey, brother, can you spare a quarter?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express annoyance or surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh, brother, are we in a mess now!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brought": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of bring",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of bring",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the forehead (= part of the face above the eyes):",
        "examples": [
          "She wrinkled her brow as she thought.",
          "He would often pause and take off his gold-rimmed glasses to wipe his brow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an eyebrow (= the line of short hairs above each eye in humans):",
        "examples": [
          "To define her eyes she brushed shimmery gold shadow from her upper lashes to her brows.",
          "Always pluck brows from underneath.",
          "\"Is that so?\" he asked, arching a brow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top part of a hill or the edge of something high such as a cliff or rock:",
        "examples": [
          "the brow of the hill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the forehead (= the face above the eyes):",
        "examples": [
          "He wiped the sweat from his brow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A brow is also an eyebrow.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the colour of chocolate or soil:",
        "examples": [
          "dark brown There was a dark brown smudge on the carpet.",
          "light brown She has light brown hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the colour of chocolate or soil:",
        "examples": [
          "The parcel was wrapped in plain brown paper.",
          "He's very handsome, with regular features and deep brown eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to groups of people with brown skin, especially people who come from or whose family originally came from South Asia or the Middle East, but also used to describe people in the USA whose families come from Latin America:",
        "examples": [
          "For South Asian Americans, a Brown identity allows them to establish a separate racial identity for themselves independent of White and Black Americans.",
          "He is proud to describe himself as a brown person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make food brown by cooking it:",
        "examples": [
          "lightly brown Lightly brown the onion before adding the tomatoes.",
          "Allow the meat to brown before adding the vegetables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) the color of chocolate or earth:",
        "examples": [
          "a brown suit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a person) having brown skin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make food brown by cooking it:",
        "examples": [
          "First brown the meat and then cook it slowly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brownie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, square chocolate cake that is soft in the middle, often with pieces of chocolate or nuts in it:",
        "examples": [
          "I made a batch of brownies.",
          "Would you like a brownie with your coffee?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small imaginary creature in old stories, said to be helpful to humans:",
        "examples": [
          "In this ancient woodland brownies, elves, and fairies were often seen.",
          "She felt grateful to those Brownie folk who had planted the stepping-stones in the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the section of the Guides (the Girl Scouts in the US), an international organization for young women, that is for girls aged between around seven and ten (or between around seven and nine in the US) :",
        "examples": [
          "My sister was in the Brownies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting of Brownies:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad will pick you up from Brownies tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a girl who is a member of the Brownies organization:",
        "examples": [
          "My little sister wants to be a Brownie.",
          "The Brownies wear a special uniform.",
          "a Brownie pack"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, square, chocolate cake, often containing nuts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the Brownies",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brownies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the section of the Guides (the Girl Scouts in the US), an international organization for young women, that is for girls aged between around seven and ten (or between around seven and nine in the US) :",
        "examples": [
          "My sister was in the Brownies.",
          "How old do you have to be to join Brownies?",
          "I had my first experience of camping with Brownies.",
          "My sister and I both went to Brownies and then I went on to be a Girl Guide.",
          "You can do some really cool badges at Brownies these days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting of Brownies:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad will pick you up from Brownies tonight.",
          "What did you do at Brownies?",
          "The girls did a chocolate tasting session at Brownies last night.",
          "I had to go and fetch Lily from Brownies as she wasn't feeling well.",
          "I'll walk you to Brownies, if you like?",
          "Come on! Brownies starts in ten minutes.",
          "Did Sara come to Brownies this evening?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level of the Girl Scouts for girls 6 to 8 years old",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "browning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make food brown by cooking it:",
        "examples": [
          "lightly brown Lightly brown the onion before adding the tomatoes.",
          "Allow the meat to brown before adding the vegetables."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brownish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slightly brown:",
        "examples": [
          "She has brownish-green eyes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "browns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the colour of chocolate or soil:",
        "examples": [
          "dark brown There was a dark brown smudge on the carpet.",
          "light brown She has light brown hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the colour of chocolate or soil:",
        "examples": [
          "The parcel was wrapped in plain brown paper.",
          "He's very handsome, with regular features and deep brown eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to groups of people with brown skin, especially people who come from or whose family originally came from South Asia or the Middle East, but also used to describe people in the USA whose families come from Latin America:",
        "examples": [
          "For South Asian Americans, a Brown identity allows them to establish a separate racial identity for themselves independent of White and Black Americans.",
          "He is proud to describe himself as a brown person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make food brown by cooking it:",
        "examples": [
          "lightly brown Lightly brown the onion before adding the tomatoes.",
          "Allow the meat to brown before adding the vegetables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) the color of chocolate or earth:",
        "examples": [
          "a brown suit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a person) having brown skin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make food brown by cooking it:",
        "examples": [
          "First brown the meat and then cook it slowly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brownstone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a house with its front built of a reddish-brown stone, especially common in New York City",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kind of reddish-brown stone used for building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a city house with its front built of a red-brown stone",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the forehead (= part of the face above the eyes):",
        "examples": [
          "She wrinkled her brow as she thought.",
          "He would often pause and take off his gold-rimmed glasses to wipe his brow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an eyebrow (= the line of short hairs above each eye in humans):",
        "examples": [
          "To define her eyes she brushed shimmery gold shadow from her upper lashes to her brows.",
          "Always pluck brows from underneath.",
          "\"Is that so?\" he asked, arching a brow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top part of a hill or the edge of something high such as a cliff or rock:",
        "examples": [
          "the brow of the hill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the forehead (= the face above the eyes):",
        "examples": [
          "He wiped the sweat from his brow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A brow is also an eyebrow.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "browse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to look through a book or magazine without reading everything, or to walk around a shop looking at several things without intending to buy any of them:",
        "examples": [
          "I was browsing through fashion magazines to find a new hairstyle.",
          "\"Are you looking for anything in particular, sir?\" \"No, I'm just browsing.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at information on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "to browse the Web"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of animals) to feed on grass, leaves, etc. in a relaxed way:",
        "examples": [
          "Deer were browsing (on grass) under the trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of browsing or period of time spent browsing:",
        "examples": [
          "We went for a browse around an antique shop.",
          "I had a browse through the books on his desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at or through something to see what is there:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I browsed in a bookstore until she showed up.",
          "[ T ] You can browse the library’s computerized card catalog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look through a book or magazine without reading everything, or to walk around a store looking at things without intending to buy anything, or without knowing exactly what you want to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "browse through sth I was browsing through the magazine when I saw their ad.",
          "\"Are you looking for anything in particular, madam?\" \"No, I'm just browsing.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at information on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "to browse the Web",
          "Before we made a decision we spent hours browsing various websites."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "browser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that makes it possible for you to read information on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "a Web browser"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who browses, for example through books or goods for sale",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special type of computer program that lets you use the Internet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that makes it possible for you to read or see information on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "a Web browser",
          "To explore our products online, you will simply need a browser and internet access."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is looking at goods for sale in a store or on the internet but who may not intend to buy anything:",
        "examples": [
          "We can show you strategies that will help you turn browsers into buyers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "browsing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look through a book or magazine without reading everything, or to walk around a shop looking at several things without intending to buy any of them:",
        "examples": [
          "I was browsing through fashion magazines to find a new hairstyle.",
          "\"Are you looking for anything in particular, sir?\" \"No, I'm just browsing.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at information on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "to browse the Web"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of animals) to feed on grass, leaves, etc. in a relaxed way:",
        "examples": [
          "Deer were browsing (on grass) under the trees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bruise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an injury or mark where the skin has not been broken but is darker in colour, often as a result of being hit by something:",
        "examples": [
          "covered in bruises His arms and back were covered in bruises.",
          "cuts and bruises She had a few cuts and bruises, but nothing serious.",
          "One or two of the peaches had bruises on them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop a bruise or to cause someone or something to have a bruise:",
        "examples": [
          "How did you bruise your arm?",
          "Bananas and other soft fruits bruise easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place on a person’s skin that is darker from bleeding under the skin, usually from an injury:",
        "examples": [
          "My little boy fell off his bike and has a bad bruise on his shoulder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop a bruise or to cause someone or something to have a bruise:",
        "examples": [
          "He crashed into a table and bruised his shin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bruised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having bruises:",
        "examples": [
          "a bruised shoulder/knee/elbow",
          "She was badly bruised but otherwise unhurt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emotionally hurt as a result of a bad experience:",
        "examples": [
          "Divorce generally leaves both partners feeling bruised."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bruises": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an injury or mark where the skin has not been broken but is darker in colour, often as a result of being hit by something:",
        "examples": [
          "covered in bruises His arms and back were covered in bruises.",
          "cuts and bruises She had a few cuts and bruises, but nothing serious.",
          "One or two of the peaches had bruises on them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop a bruise or to cause someone or something to have a bruise:",
        "examples": [
          "How did you bruise your arm?",
          "Bananas and other soft fruits bruise easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place on a person’s skin that is darker from bleeding under the skin, usually from an injury:",
        "examples": [
          "My little boy fell off his bike and has a bad bruise on his shoulder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop a bruise or to cause someone or something to have a bruise:",
        "examples": [
          "He crashed into a table and bruised his shin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bruising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A bruising experience is one in which someone defeats you or is very rude to you:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a bruising encounter with my ex-husband last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bruises:",
        "examples": [
          "The bruising should soon become less painful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brunch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a meal eaten in the late morning that is a combination of breakfast and lunch:",
        "examples": [
          "We always have brunch together on Sunday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal sometimes eaten in the late morning that combines breakfast and lunch",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brunette": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a woman or girl, who has dark brown hair:",
        "examples": [
          "a tall brunette",
          "Lots of natural brunettes look really good with purple hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Brunette hair is dark brown in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "She removed the wig to reveal a tousled brunette bob.",
          "With her blonde hair dyed brunette, nobody recognised her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A brunette person is someone, especially a woman or a girl, who has dark brown hair:",
        "examples": [
          "One of them was raven-haired and the other was brunette."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman or girl with dark hair",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brunt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the main force of something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The infantry has taken/borne the brunt of the missile attacks.",
          "Small companies are feeling the full brunt of the recession."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brush": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object with short pieces of stiff hair, plastic, or wire attached to a base or handle, used for cleaning, arranging your hair, or painting:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't find my brush, but I still have my comb.",
          "You'll need a stiff brush to scrape off the rust.",
          "a clothes brush",
          "a scrubbing (US scrub) brush",
          "a pastry brush"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a combining form:",
        "examples": [
          "a hairbrush",
          "a toothbrush",
          "a paintbrush"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of cleaning with a brush:",
        "examples": [
          "These shoes need a good brush.",
          "Don't forget to give your hair a brush before you go out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick, light touch:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt the brush of her hand on his."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you experience something, or almost experience something, especially something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "have a brush with death Jim had a brush with death (= was nearly killed) on the motorway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small, low bushes or the rough land they grow on:",
        "examples": [
          "We spotted a jackrabbit hidden in the brush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tail of a fox",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch (something) quickly and lightly or carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "brush against Charlotte brushed against him as she left the room.",
          "His lips gently brushed her cheek and he was gone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something somewhere using a brush or your hand:",
        "examples": [
          "Jackie brushed the hair out of her eyes.",
          "brush something away He brushed away a tear.",
          "She stood up and brushed the wrinkles from her dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clean something or make something smooth with a brush:",
        "examples": [
          "brush your teeth When did he last brush his teeth, she wondered.",
          "brush your hair She brushed her hair with long, regular strokes.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] My trousers got covered in mud, but luckily I was able to brush them clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various utensils consisting of hairs or fibers arranged in rows or grouped together, attached to a handle, and used for smoothing the hair, cleaning things, painting, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I need a better brush for my hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Brush is often used as a combining form:",
        "examples": [
          "hairbrush",
          "toothbrush",
          "paintbrush"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "low, dense bushes that grow on open land:",
        "examples": [
          "The river banks were covered with brush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A brush with something or someone is a close and usually unpleasant meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "The subway system has survived several brushes with bankruptcy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch something lightly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A warm gust of wind brushed my cheek.",
          "[ I ] The cat brushed against my leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or improve the appearance of something using your hand or a brush:",
        "examples": [
          "She brushed a strand of hair from her face.",
          "She brushed her hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To brush your teeth is to clean them using a small brush and toothpaste.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brushed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A brushed material has been treated to make it soft and like fur:",
        "examples": [
          "Her nightgown was made of brushed nylon/cotton."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brushes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object with short pieces of stiff hair, plastic, or wire attached to a base or handle, used for cleaning, arranging your hair, or painting:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't find my brush, but I still have my comb.",
          "You'll need a stiff brush to scrape off the rust.",
          "a clothes brush",
          "a scrubbing (US scrub) brush",
          "a pastry brush"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a combining form:",
        "examples": [
          "a hairbrush",
          "a toothbrush",
          "a paintbrush"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of cleaning with a brush:",
        "examples": [
          "These shoes need a good brush.",
          "Don't forget to give your hair a brush before you go out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick, light touch:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt the brush of her hand on his."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you experience something, or almost experience something, especially something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "have a brush with death Jim had a brush with death (= was nearly killed) on the motorway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small, low bushes or the rough land they grow on:",
        "examples": [
          "We spotted a jackrabbit hidden in the brush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tail of a fox",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch (something) quickly and lightly or carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "brush against Charlotte brushed against him as she left the room.",
          "His lips gently brushed her cheek and he was gone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something somewhere using a brush or your hand:",
        "examples": [
          "Jackie brushed the hair out of her eyes.",
          "brush something away He brushed away a tear.",
          "She stood up and brushed the wrinkles from her dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clean something or make something smooth with a brush:",
        "examples": [
          "brush your teeth When did he last brush his teeth, she wondered.",
          "brush your hair She brushed her hair with long, regular strokes.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] My trousers got covered in mud, but luckily I was able to brush them clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various utensils consisting of hairs or fibers arranged in rows or grouped together, attached to a handle, and used for smoothing the hair, cleaning things, painting, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I need a better brush for my hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Brush is often used as a combining form:",
        "examples": [
          "hairbrush",
          "toothbrush",
          "paintbrush"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "low, dense bushes that grow on open land:",
        "examples": [
          "The river banks were covered with brush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A brush with something or someone is a close and usually unpleasant meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "The subway system has survived several brushes with bankruptcy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch something lightly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A warm gust of wind brushed my cheek.",
          "[ I ] The cat brushed against my leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or improve the appearance of something using your hand or a brush:",
        "examples": [
          "She brushed a strand of hair from her face.",
          "She brushed her hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To brush your teeth is to clean them using a small brush and toothpaste.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brushing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch (something) quickly and lightly or carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "brush against Charlotte brushed against him as she left the room.",
          "His lips gently brushed her cheek and he was gone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something somewhere using a brush or your hand:",
        "examples": [
          "Jackie brushed the hair out of her eyes.",
          "brush something away He brushed away a tear.",
          "She stood up and brushed the wrinkles from her dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clean something or make something smooth with a brush:",
        "examples": [
          "brush your teeth When did he last brush his teeth, she wondered.",
          "brush your hair She brushed her hair with long, regular strokes.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] My trousers got covered in mud, but luckily I was able to brush them clean."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brussels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Belgium, where the European Commission also has its headquarters",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "brutal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "cruel, violent, and completely without feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "a brutal dictator",
          "He had presided over a brutal regime in which thousands of people had \"disappeared\".",
          "He was imprisoned in 1945 for the brutal murder of a twelve-year-old girl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not considering someone's feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke with brutal honesty - I was too old for the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cruel and violent:",
        "examples": [
          "The attacks on the crew were quite brutal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. Brutal can also mean unpleasant or difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The weather was brutal – hot and humid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Brutal can also mean plain and direct, without worrying about anyone’s feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke with brutal honesty about his behavior."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brutality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that is very cruel or violent and showing no feelings for others, or an act of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "the brutalities of war",
          "Seeing so much brutality towards prisoners had not hardened them to it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act or behavior that is cruel and violent:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The movie’s brutality is often hard to watch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brutally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a very cruel and violent way:",
        "examples": [
          "brutally murdered The old man had been brutally murdered.",
          "brutally attacked The old man had been brutally attacked.",
          "They treated the animals brutally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is likely to hurt someone's feelings or offend people:",
        "examples": [
          "brutally honest To be brutally honest, that shirt doesn't suit you.",
          "The show was a brutally realistic portrait of police corruption.",
          "\"It's your own fault,\" he said brutally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is very difficult to deal with and is likely to make someone suffer:",
        "examples": [
          "Winters here can be brutally cold.",
          "It's a brutally competitive market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rough and sometimes violent man:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] Take your hands off me, you brute!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal, especially a large one:",
        "examples": [
          "Your dog's an ugly brute, isn't it?",
          "The oldest elephant was lame, poor brute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great physical force or strength:",
        "examples": [
          "In the end she used brute force to push him out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is offensive and rude, and often violent:",
        "examples": [
          "Historians have portrayed him as a brute who won only because of superior troop strength."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A brute is also a large, strong animal.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is done with brute force, it is done with a great amount of force:",
        "examples": [
          "They had to use brute force to knock down the door."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "brutes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rough and sometimes violent man:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] Take your hands off me, you brute!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal, especially a large one:",
        "examples": [
          "Your dog's an ugly brute, isn't it?",
          "The oldest elephant was lame, poor brute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great physical force or strength:",
        "examples": [
          "In the end she used brute force to push him out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is offensive and rude, and often violent:",
        "examples": [
          "Historians have portrayed him as a brute who won only because of superior troop strength."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A brute is also a large, strong animal.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is done with brute force, it is done with a great amount of force:",
        "examples": [
          "They had to use brute force to knock down the door."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Bachelor of Science (= a first college degree in a science)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bubble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a ball of gas that appears in a liquid, or a ball formed of air surrounded by liquid that floats in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "As water begins to boil, bubbles rise to the surface.",
          "I love champagne - I think it's the bubbles that make it so good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a temporary period of very successful economic performance in a particular country or sector, often followed by sudden failure:",
        "examples": [
          "Japan's economic bubble",
          "the housing bubble",
          "He made millions before the dotcom bubble burst."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you only experience things that you expect or find easy to deal with, for example opinions you agree with, or people who are similar to you:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate liked to talk to ordinary people to get a fix on what was happening outside his bubble.",
          "On social media we all tend to live in our bubbles, where everyone feels the same way we do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have a lot of contact with each other but limited contact with people outside the group, for example as a way to avoid spreading disease:",
        "examples": [
          "The plan was based on the principle of keeping school classes apart in separate bubbles.",
          "UK The government said that people living alone could join up with one other household to create a support bubble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce bubbles:",
        "examples": [
          "bubble away We could hear the soup bubbling away (= bubbling strongly) in the pot.",
          "The pizza is done when the cheese is bubbling and golden brown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a lot of a particular quality, especially excitement or enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "bubble with He was like a schoolboy, constantly bubbling with enthusiasm and new ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in or put people into a group who have a lot of contact with each other but limited contact with people outside the group, for example as a way to avoid spreading disease:",
        "examples": [
          "Is it safe to bubble with my elderly parents during the pandemic?",
          "A decision was taken to bubble the cast and crew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ball of air in a liquid or on its surface, or in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "When water begins to boil, small bubbles form around the edge of the pot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce bubbles:",
        "examples": [
          "The water in the pot began to bubble.",
          "fig. We were bubbling with excitement as we watched the Olympic flame being lit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a temporary period when a lot of people invest in a stock, property, or a product that becomes much more expensive than its real value:",
        "examples": [
          "After the tech bubble burst, few investors were willing to put their money into developing companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of great success, which usually ends very suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "Economists fear that the economic bubble will pop and lead to a new recession."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bubbles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a ball of gas that appears in a liquid, or a ball formed of air surrounded by liquid that floats in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "As water begins to boil, bubbles rise to the surface.",
          "I love champagne - I think it's the bubbles that make it so good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a temporary period of very successful economic performance in a particular country or sector, often followed by sudden failure:",
        "examples": [
          "Japan's economic bubble",
          "the housing bubble",
          "He made millions before the dotcom bubble burst."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you only experience things that you expect or find easy to deal with, for example opinions you agree with, or people who are similar to you:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate liked to talk to ordinary people to get a fix on what was happening outside his bubble.",
          "On social media we all tend to live in our bubbles, where everyone feels the same way we do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have a lot of contact with each other but limited contact with people outside the group, for example as a way to avoid spreading disease:",
        "examples": [
          "The plan was based on the principle of keeping school classes apart in separate bubbles.",
          "UK The government said that people living alone could join up with one other household to create a support bubble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce bubbles:",
        "examples": [
          "bubble away We could hear the soup bubbling away (= bubbling strongly) in the pot.",
          "The pizza is done when the cheese is bubbling and golden brown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a lot of a particular quality, especially excitement or enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "bubble with He was like a schoolboy, constantly bubbling with enthusiasm and new ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in or put people into a group who have a lot of contact with each other but limited contact with people outside the group, for example as a way to avoid spreading disease:",
        "examples": [
          "Is it safe to bubble with my elderly parents during the pandemic?",
          "A decision was taken to bubble the cast and crew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ball of air in a liquid or on its surface, or in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "When water begins to boil, small bubbles form around the edge of the pot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce bubbles:",
        "examples": [
          "The water in the pot began to bubble.",
          "fig. We were bubbling with excitement as we watched the Olympic flame being lit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a temporary period when a lot of people invest in a stock, property, or a product that becomes much more expensive than its real value:",
        "examples": [
          "After the tech bubble burst, few investors were willing to put their money into developing companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of great success, which usually ends very suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "Economists fear that the economic bubble will pop and lead to a new recession."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bubbling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce bubbles:",
        "examples": [
          "bubble away We could hear the soup bubbling away (= bubbling strongly) in the pot.",
          "The pizza is done when the cheese is bubbling and golden brown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a lot of a particular quality, especially excitement or enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "bubble with He was like a schoolboy, constantly bubbling with enthusiasm and new ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in or put people into a group who have a lot of contact with each other but limited contact with people outside the group, for example as a way to avoid spreading disease:",
        "examples": [
          "Is it safe to bubble with my elderly parents during the pandemic?",
          "A decision was taken to bubble the cast and crew."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bubbly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a woman or girl) attractively full of energy and enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a very bubbly character."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "champagne (= expensive white or pink alcoholic drink with bubbles):",
        "examples": [
          "Let's crack open a bottle of bubbly to celebrate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "filled with bubbles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Bubbly also means very energetic and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a bubbly personality"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bucharest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Romania, situated in the southeastern part of the country",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "buck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dollar:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I borrow a couple of bucks?",
          "He charged me 20 bucks for a new hubcap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in a number of expressions about money, usually expressions referring to a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "mega bucks He earns mega bucks (= a lot of money) working for an American bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the male of some animals such as deer and rabbits, or (in South Africa) a male or female antelope",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall piece of equipment with four legs and a top part covered in leather that people jump over in gymnastics:",
        "examples": [
          "The traditionally designed square-head vaulting buck is upholstered with natural hide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a horse) to jump into the air and kick out with the back legs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dollar:",
        "examples": [
          "It cost me ten bucks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male deer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a horse) to jump into the air with the head down and the back arched:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse bucked every time he got in the saddle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to oppose or refuse to go along with something:",
        "examples": [
          "As a designer, she bucked the trend and succeeded with her own original ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dollar:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll save a few extra bucks if you order it online.",
          "Can I borrow twenty bucks?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Tourism means big bucks for the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn money quickly and easily, especially by doing something illegal or dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "They're more interested in making a quick buck than helping homeowners find the right loan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to blame someone or make them responsible for a problem that you do not want to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "Politicians were criticized for passing the buck on health care reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you will make important decisions and deal with a problem, and not allow other people to be blamed for it:",
        "examples": [
          "When it comes to company policy, the buck stops here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to follow the rules or customs of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Both employees were later fired for trying to buck the system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do the opposite of what everyone else is doing:",
        "examples": [
          "After 25 years as a corporate lawyer, he bucked the trend and went non-profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have good financial results when other companies, organizations, etc. are having bad ones:",
        "examples": [
          "EMI managed to buck the trend, closing 80p stronger at 680p."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bucket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container with an open top and a handle, often used for carrying liquids:",
        "examples": [
          "Armed with a bucket and a mop, I started washing the floor.",
          "bucket and spade UK I took my two-year-old nephew down to the beach with his bucket and spade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container with an open top and a handle, or the amount such a container will hold:",
        "examples": [
          "a bucket of water"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buckets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a great amount; a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "The rain came down in buckets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buckeye": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone from the US state of Ohio:",
        "examples": [
          "It's so nice to meet another Buckeye!",
          "The restaurant was popular among young Buckeyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the US state of Ohio or its people:",
        "examples": [
          "Parking in the city centre is free for Buckeye festival-goers.",
          "Buckeye voters are eager for change."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buckle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal at one end of a belt or strap, used to fasten the two ends together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet dish consisting of a layer of cake mixture covered in fruit and then a top layer of flour, sugar, and small pieces of butter, baked in the oven:",
        "examples": [
          "Originally, buckle was topped with blueberries but over the years a variety of fruits and toppings have been used.",
          "She makes a delicious apple cinnamon buckle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten or be fastened with a buckle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bend something or become bent, often as a result of force, heat, or weakness:",
        "examples": [
          "The intense heat from the fire had caused the factory roof to buckle.",
          "Both wheels on the bicycle had been badly buckled.",
          "I felt faint and my knees began to buckle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be defeated by a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "But these were difficult times and a lesser man would have buckled under the strain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fastener for a belt:",
        "examples": [
          "a silver buckle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten or be fastened with a buckle:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Please buckle your seat belts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bend or become uneven, often as a result of force, heat, or weakness:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] After eight hours of hiking, our knees were beginning to buckle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who buckles or buckles under gives in to something, such as pressure or opposition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The judge threatened her with jail, but she refused to buckle and would not say where she got the information."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buckled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "fastened or decorated with a buckle (= a piece of metal used to fasten a belt or strap):",
        "examples": [
          "a tightly buckled belt",
          "He wore old-fashioned buckled shoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bent, often as a result of force or heat:",
        "examples": [
          "The front of the car was badly buckled.",
          "A buckled gate hung from its hinges."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buckles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal at one end of a belt or strap, used to fasten the two ends together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet dish consisting of a layer of cake mixture covered in fruit and then a top layer of flour, sugar, and small pieces of butter, baked in the oven:",
        "examples": [
          "Originally, buckle was topped with blueberries but over the years a variety of fruits and toppings have been used.",
          "She makes a delicious apple cinnamon buckle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten or be fastened with a buckle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bend something or become bent, often as a result of force, heat, or weakness:",
        "examples": [
          "The intense heat from the fire had caused the factory roof to buckle.",
          "Both wheels on the bicycle had been badly buckled.",
          "I felt faint and my knees began to buckle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be defeated by a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "But these were difficult times and a lesser man would have buckled under the strain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fastener for a belt:",
        "examples": [
          "a silver buckle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten or be fastened with a buckle:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Please buckle your seat belts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bend or become uneven, often as a result of force, heat, or weakness:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] After eight hours of hiking, our knees were beginning to buckle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who buckles or buckles under gives in to something, such as pressure or opposition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The judge threatened her with jail, but she refused to buckle and would not say where she got the information."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bucks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dollar:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I borrow a couple of bucks?",
          "He charged me 20 bucks for a new hubcap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in a number of expressions about money, usually expressions referring to a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "mega bucks He earns mega bucks (= a lot of money) working for an American bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the male of some animals such as deer and rabbits, or (in South Africa) a male or female antelope",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall piece of equipment with four legs and a top part covered in leather that people jump over in gymnastics:",
        "examples": [
          "The traditionally designed square-head vaulting buck is upholstered with natural hide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a horse) to jump into the air and kick out with the back legs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dollar:",
        "examples": [
          "It cost me ten bucks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male deer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a horse) to jump into the air with the head down and the back arched:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse bucked every time he got in the saddle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to oppose or refuse to go along with something:",
        "examples": [
          "As a designer, she bucked the trend and succeeded with her own original ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dollar:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll save a few extra bucks if you order it online.",
          "Can I borrow twenty bucks?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Tourism means big bucks for the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn money quickly and easily, especially by doing something illegal or dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "They're more interested in making a quick buck than helping homeowners find the right loan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to blame someone or make them responsible for a problem that you do not want to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "Politicians were criticized for passing the buck on health care reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you will make important decisions and deal with a problem, and not allow other people to be blamed for it:",
        "examples": [
          "When it comes to company policy, the buck stops here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to follow the rules or customs of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Both employees were later fired for trying to buck the system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do the opposite of what everyone else is doing:",
        "examples": [
          "After 25 years as a corporate lawyer, he bucked the trend and went non-profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have good financial results when other companies, organizations, etc. are having bad ones:",
        "examples": [
          "EMI managed to buck the trend, closing 80p stronger at 680p."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buckshot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "many small balls of metal shot from a shotgun",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bud": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small part of a plant, that develops into a flower or leaf",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered with buds:",
        "examples": [
          "It was springtime and the fruit trees were in bud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "cannabis  or",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce buds:",
        "examples": [
          "The unusually cold winter has caused many plants to bud late this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a plant that develops into a flower or leaf",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce buds:",
        "examples": [
          "In early spring the trees begin to bud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "budapest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Hungary, situated in the north central part of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "He was born in 1936 in Budapest, Hungary.",
          "She is seriously ill in a Budapest hospital."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buddha": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the holy man (563–483 BC) on whose life and teachings Buddhism is based",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an image or statue (= large model) of Buddha",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a religious leader who lived in India about 2500 years ago, and whose teachings led to the development of Buddhism",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "buddhism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a religion that originally comes from South Asia, and teaches that personal spiritual improvement will lead to escape from human suffering",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a religion that originally comes from India and teaches that improvement of the spirit will bring an end to personal confusion and suffering",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "buddhist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes in Buddhism",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a follower of Buddhism",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having to do with Buddhists or Buddhism:",
        "examples": [
          "Buddhist monasteries"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buddhists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes in Buddhism",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a follower of Buddhism",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having to do with Buddhists or Buddhism:",
        "examples": [
          "Buddhist monasteries"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buddies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a friend:",
        "examples": [
          "Bob and I have been buddies for years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who provides friendly help to someone with an illness or a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "We run a buddy system to support recovering alcoholics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does an activity with you so that you can support and encourage each other:",
        "examples": [
          "We became workout buddies.",
          "a study buddy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when talking to a man, sometimes in a friendly way but often when you are annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Drink up and go home, buddy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used by an adult talking to a young boy in a friendly and kind way:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you okay there, buddy?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a close friend:",
        "examples": [
          "We were great buddies and did many things together."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "budding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "beginning to develop or show signs of future success in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "While still at school she was clearly a budding genius."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "growing or developing:",
        "examples": [
          "The high school jazz group included a number of budding musicians."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buddy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a friend:",
        "examples": [
          "Bob and I have been buddies for years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who provides friendly help to someone with an illness or a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "We run a buddy system to support recovering alcoholics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does an activity with you so that you can support and encourage each other:",
        "examples": [
          "We became workout buddies.",
          "a study buddy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when talking to a man, sometimes in a friendly way but often when you are annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Drink up and go home, buddy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used by an adult talking to a young boy in a friendly and kind way:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you okay there, buddy?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a close friend:",
        "examples": [
          "We were great buddies and did many things together."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "budge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something will not budge or you cannot budge it, it will not move:",
        "examples": [
          "I've tried moving the desk but it won't budge.",
          "I've tried moving the desk but I can't budge it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change your opinion or to make someone change their opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "I've tried persuading her, but she won't budge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or cause someone or something to move:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The demonstrators would not budge from the governor’s office.",
          "[ T ] We tried to open a window but couldn’t budge any of them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "budget": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plan to show how much money a person or organization will earn and how much they will need or be able to spend:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm has drawn up a budget for the coming financial year.",
          "within budget Libraries are finding it increasingly difficult to remain within budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money you have available to spend:",
        "examples": [
          "an annual budget of £40 million"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something such as time or effort that you have allowed for something in your plans:",
        "examples": [
          "Find a holiday to suit your time budget.",
          "The app sets a budget for your calorie intake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan how much money you will spend on something:",
        "examples": [
          "be budgeted for An extra $20 million has been budgeted for schools this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan how much of something such as time or effort you will allow for something:",
        "examples": [
          "budget something for something Residents are having to budget more time for a trip to the shops.",
          "It took only 4 hours instead of the 6 hours I budgeted.",
          "I hadn't budgeted for dinner out with friends, so I took the extra calories out of the next day's calorie budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very cheap:",
        "examples": [
          "a budget holiday/hotel/price"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, the official statement that the government makes about how much it will collect in taxes and spend on public services in the future",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a financial plan that lists expected expenses and income during a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress voted more funds for the defense budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A balanced budget is a financial plan in which expenses are no greater than income.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "low in price; cheap:",
        "examples": [
          "Budget airlines have forced major airlines to lower some of their prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan to spend money for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They budgeted $6000 for property taxes this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To budget is also to plan how to use something of which you have a limited supply:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] You will have to learn how to budget your time to get all your work done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan that shows how much money an organization expects to earn and spend during a particular period of time, and how it will spend its money:",
        "examples": [
          "work on/draw up/establish a budget Corporate planners are busy drawing up a budget for the next fiscal year.",
          "Fourth quarter results will be factored into the budget.",
          "a project/departmental/corporate budget",
          "an annual/monthly/quarterly budget"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money you are allowed to spend for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a budget of $4 million/€1000/£100, etc. She was given a budget of $5,000 a month to raise the four children.",
          "cut/reduce/increase/raise a budget Local agencies were forced to cut their budgets by 50%.",
          "over/under/on/within budget The project came in $5,000 over budget.",
          "their research/marketing budget"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official statement from the government which explains how much money it plans to collect in taxes and spend on public services during the next year:",
        "examples": [
          "The Chancellor will be announcing the Budget next week.",
          "state/federal/city/national budget"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having much money:",
        "examples": [
          "Mortgage advisers urge anyone on a tight budget to choose a fixed rate so they know they can afford the repayments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate how much money you must earn or save during a particular period of time, and plan how you will spend it:",
        "examples": [
          "With housing costs rising, prospective homeowners will need to budget very carefully.",
          "be budgeted for sth Over $3 million has been budgeted for medical research.",
          "be budgeted at sth The project, which is budgeted at $200,000, will be completed in eight months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing very little money:",
        "examples": [
          "They offer everything from luxury hotels to budget accommodation.",
          "budget travel/ flights"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "offering something for a very low price:",
        "examples": [
          "a budget airline/carrier"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "budgeted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan how much money you will spend on something:",
        "examples": [
          "be budgeted for An extra $20 million has been budgeted for schools this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan how much of something such as time or effort you will allow for something:",
        "examples": [
          "budget something for something Residents are having to budget more time for a trip to the shops.",
          "It took only 4 hours instead of the 6 hours I budgeted.",
          "I hadn't budgeted for dinner out with friends, so I took the extra calories out of the next day's calorie budget."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "budgets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plan to show how much money a person or organization will earn and how much they will need or be able to spend:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm has drawn up a budget for the coming financial year.",
          "within budget Libraries are finding it increasingly difficult to remain within budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money you have available to spend:",
        "examples": [
          "an annual budget of £40 million"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something such as time or effort that you have allowed for something in your plans:",
        "examples": [
          "Find a holiday to suit your time budget.",
          "The app sets a budget for your calorie intake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan how much money you will spend on something:",
        "examples": [
          "be budgeted for An extra $20 million has been budgeted for schools this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan how much of something such as time or effort you will allow for something:",
        "examples": [
          "budget something for something Residents are having to budget more time for a trip to the shops.",
          "It took only 4 hours instead of the 6 hours I budgeted.",
          "I hadn't budgeted for dinner out with friends, so I took the extra calories out of the next day's calorie budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very cheap:",
        "examples": [
          "a budget holiday/hotel/price"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, the official statement that the government makes about how much it will collect in taxes and spend on public services in the future",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a financial plan that lists expected expenses and income during a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress voted more funds for the defense budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A balanced budget is a financial plan in which expenses are no greater than income.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "low in price; cheap:",
        "examples": [
          "Budget airlines have forced major airlines to lower some of their prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan to spend money for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They budgeted $6000 for property taxes this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To budget is also to plan how to use something of which you have a limited supply:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] You will have to learn how to budget your time to get all your work done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan that shows how much money an organization expects to earn and spend during a particular period of time, and how it will spend its money:",
        "examples": [
          "work on/draw up/establish a budget Corporate planners are busy drawing up a budget for the next fiscal year.",
          "Fourth quarter results will be factored into the budget.",
          "a project/departmental/corporate budget",
          "an annual/monthly/quarterly budget"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money you are allowed to spend for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a budget of $4 million/€1000/£100, etc. She was given a budget of $5,000 a month to raise the four children.",
          "cut/reduce/increase/raise a budget Local agencies were forced to cut their budgets by 50%.",
          "over/under/on/within budget The project came in $5,000 over budget.",
          "their research/marketing budget"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official statement from the government which explains how much money it plans to collect in taxes and spend on public services during the next year:",
        "examples": [
          "The Chancellor will be announcing the Budget next week.",
          "state/federal/city/national budget"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having much money:",
        "examples": [
          "Mortgage advisers urge anyone on a tight budget to choose a fixed rate so they know they can afford the repayments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate how much money you must earn or save during a particular period of time, and plan how you will spend it:",
        "examples": [
          "With housing costs rising, prospective homeowners will need to budget very carefully.",
          "be budgeted for sth Over $3 million has been budgeted for medical research.",
          "be budgeted at sth The project, which is budgeted at $200,000, will be completed in eight months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing very little money:",
        "examples": [
          "They offer everything from luxury hotels to budget accommodation.",
          "budget travel/ flights"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "offering something for a very low price:",
        "examples": [
          "a budget airline/carrier"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "budging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something will not budge or you cannot budge it, it will not move:",
        "examples": [
          "I've tried moving the desk but it won't budge.",
          "I've tried moving the desk but I can't budge it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change your opinion or to make someone change their opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "I've tried persuading her, but she won't budge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small part of a plant, that develops into a flower or leaf",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered with buds:",
        "examples": [
          "It was springtime and the fruit trees were in bud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "cannabis  or",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce buds:",
        "examples": [
          "The unusually cold winter has caused many plants to bud late this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a plant that develops into a flower or leaf",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce buds:",
        "examples": [
          "In early spring the trees begin to bud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who knows a lot about and is very interested in a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer/opera/film buff"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale, yellowish-brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Is it available in buff?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a pale, yellowish-brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "a buff envelope"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a man is buff, he has a body that is a good shape, and looks as if he has done a lot of exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "He was spotted on the beach looking extremely buff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub an object made of metal, wood, or leather in order to make it shine, using a soft, dry cloth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of scarf (= a piece of clothing that you wear around your head or neck) that is made from a continuous ring- or tube-shaped piece of cloth :",
        "examples": [
          "A Buff can be worn like a hat under a bicycle helmet for extra warmth in the winter.",
          "There are many ways to wear a Buff and we want to share our favourites with you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub a surface with a soft material to make it shine:",
        "examples": [
          "First you apply the wax to the floor, let it dry, and then buff it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very interested in a subject and knows a lot about it:",
        "examples": [
          "a history/movie buff"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong, healthy body with well-developed muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "During her stage show, the lithe, buff artist dances through two hours of 26 songs and 9 costume changes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buffalo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large animal of the cattle family, with long, curved horns:",
        "examples": [
          "It is common here to see a water buffalo pulling a cart.",
          "One of Italy's most revered delicacies is mozzarella made with buffalo milk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a North American bison (= a large wild animal, similar to a cow but having a larger head and shoulders covered in hair):",
        "examples": [
          "Readers will grow to understand how sacred the buffalo was in building the American West."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various large animals of the cattle family found in Africa, Asia, and North America:",
        "examples": [
          "The huge herds of buffalo on the Great Plains of the west were hunted almost to extinction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buffed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub an object made of metal, wood, or leather in order to make it shine, using a soft, dry cloth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "buffer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that helps protect from harm:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought a house as a buffer against inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the metal parts at the front and back of a train or at the end of a track, that help protect the train and reduce damage if the train hits something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical that keeps a liquid from becoming more or less acidic",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extra supply of materials that a company keeps in order to prevent a situation where none are available:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Just-in-time production\" means that no buffer stocks are held in the factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a silly old man:",
        "examples": [
          "Silly old buffer!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide protection against harm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a computer buffers information or buffers, it stores information temporarily in its memory while dealing with it or sending it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that helps protect from harm:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Some people buy stocks as a buffer against inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that provides protection against difficult situations, problems, angry people, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "serve as/act as/be a buffer Savings can be a buffer during times of financial hardship.",
          "a buffer against sth A special committee was formed to serve as a buffer against customer complaints.",
          "a buffer between sth and sth HR was called in to act as a buffer between managers and disgruntled employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a computer's memory that temporarily stores information before exchanging it with another piece of equipment such as a printer, keyboard, or external drive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide protection against difficult situations, problems, angry people, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest-rate concerns were buffered by some better-than-expected earnings reports."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buffet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a meal where people serve themselves different types of food:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you having a sit-down meal or a buffet at the wedding?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a restaurant in a station, where food and drinks can be bought and eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of wind, rain, etc.) to hit something repeatedly and with great force:",
        "examples": [
          "The little boat was buffeted mercilessly by the waves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal where people serve themselves food that is arranged on a table:",
        "examples": [
          "Will it be a buffet or a sit-down meal?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something or someone repeatedly and, usually, hard:",
        "examples": [
          "Many fierce storms had buffeted the coast before, but this one was worse than usual."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buffing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub an object made of metal, wood, or leather in order to make it shine, using a soft, dry cloth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "buffoon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who does silly things, usually to make other people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "Doesn't he get tired of playing the buffoon in class?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does silly things, sometimes intentionally, that make other people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "He was not the buffoon that people said he was."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buffoons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who does silly things, usually to make other people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "Doesn't he get tired of playing the buffoon in class?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does silly things, sometimes intentionally, that make other people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "He was not the buffoon that people said he was."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buffs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who knows a lot about and is very interested in a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer/opera/film buff"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale, yellowish-brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Is it available in buff?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a pale, yellowish-brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "a buff envelope"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a man is buff, he has a body that is a good shape, and looks as if he has done a lot of exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "He was spotted on the beach looking extremely buff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub an object made of metal, wood, or leather in order to make it shine, using a soft, dry cloth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of scarf (= a piece of clothing that you wear around your head or neck) that is made from a continuous ring- or tube-shaped piece of cloth :",
        "examples": [
          "A Buff can be worn like a hat under a bicycle helmet for extra warmth in the winter.",
          "There are many ways to wear a Buff and we want to share our favourites with you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub a surface with a soft material to make it shine:",
        "examples": [
          "First you apply the wax to the floor, let it dry, and then buff it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very interested in a subject and knows a lot about it:",
        "examples": [
          "a history/movie buff"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong, healthy body with well-developed muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "During her stage show, the lithe, buff artist dances through two hours of 26 songs and 9 costume changes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bug": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small insect",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illness that is usually not serious and is caused by bacteria or a virus :",
        "examples": [
          "stomach bug I had a stomach bug last week.",
          "There's a bug going around (= an illness that many people are getting)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mistake or problem in a computer program:",
        "examples": [
          "A bug caused the company's computer system to crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small device fixed on to a phone or hidden in a room, that allows you to listen to what people are saying without them knowing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very strong enthusiasm for something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been bitten by the sailing bug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy or worry someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been bugging me all morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to place or hide a listening device inside something:",
        "examples": [
          "often passive She suspected that her phone had been bugged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insect:",
        "examples": [
          "Some tiny white bugs had eaten the leaves of my house plants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bug is also a small organism that causes an illness:",
        "examples": [
          "The flu bug is going around, and almost everyone is sick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mistake or problem in the way something works:",
        "examples": [
          "He said they had eliminated all the bugs in the software, and we hoped this was true."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small device that is easily hidden, used to record people’s conversations without their knowledge",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong enthusiasm for something:",
        "examples": [
          "When I was about 17, I was bitten by the acting bug and began to try out for parts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy someone repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "My lawyer is bugging me for stuff I just don’t have."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hide a listening device in something:",
        "examples": [
          "She suspected that her phone had been bugged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mistake or problem in a computer program:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest update fixes several known bugs in the script.",
          "Please submit all bug reports to the IT department."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bugged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bugger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a silly or annoying person:",
        "examples": [
          "Well you shouldn't have drunk so much, should you, you daft bugger!",
          "The stupid bugger's given me the wrong ticket!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to or about someone that you feel sympathy for:",
        "examples": [
          "The poor bugger has nowhere else to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal, especially a young one that you like very much:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a cute little bugger, isn't he?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for something that is very difficult or annoying:",
        "examples": [
          "This tin is a bugger to open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word used to express anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh bugger, it's raining!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude phrase used to express great anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Bugger it! I'm going to miss my train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude phrase used to express great surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "Bugger me! Did you see the speed that motorbike was going?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word meaning to break or spoil something:",
        "examples": [
          "You've just buggered your chances of promotion!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex by putting the penis in another person's anus",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "buggered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word meaning broken, or very tired:",
        "examples": [
          "The television's buggered, but I can't afford to get it repaired.",
          "I walked over 20 miles - I was buggered the next day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buggers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a silly or annoying person:",
        "examples": [
          "Well you shouldn't have drunk so much, should you, you daft bugger!",
          "The stupid bugger's given me the wrong ticket!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to or about someone that you feel sympathy for:",
        "examples": [
          "The poor bugger has nowhere else to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal, especially a young one that you like very much:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a cute little bugger, isn't he?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for something that is very difficult or annoying:",
        "examples": [
          "This tin is a bugger to open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word used to express anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh bugger, it's raining!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude phrase used to express great anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Bugger it! I'm going to miss my train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude phrase used to express great surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "Bugger me! Did you see the speed that motorbike was going?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word meaning to break or spoil something:",
        "examples": [
          "You've just buggered your chances of promotion!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex by putting the penis in another person's anus",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "buggery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "anal sex:",
        "examples": [
          "The report says that the laws on buggery and gross indecency should be reviewed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buggies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small car, usually with no roof:",
        "examples": [
          "He continued to play golf, but had to move around the course in a buggy.",
          "a golf/dune buggy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small folding chair on wheels that a baby or small child sits in and is pushed around in:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby was strapped into his buggy.",
          "A man went by with a child in a buggy.",
          "She was pushing a baby buggy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light carriage (= a road vehicle pulled by horses that was used in the past) pulled by one horse:",
        "examples": [
          "Her brother drove her to school by horse and buggy every day.",
          "The family had to cross the creek in their buggy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Computer programs that are buggy contain mistakes and do not work correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "A hasty, buggy fix can be worse that the problem it is supposed to correct.",
          "buggy code"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of annoying bugs (= insects):",
        "examples": [
          "It's too buggy to eat outside this time of year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of annoying bugs:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s too buggy to eat outside this time of year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bugging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "buggy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small car, usually with no roof:",
        "examples": [
          "He continued to play golf, but had to move around the course in a buggy.",
          "a golf/dune buggy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small folding chair on wheels that a baby or small child sits in and is pushed around in:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby was strapped into his buggy.",
          "A man went by with a child in a buggy.",
          "She was pushing a baby buggy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light carriage (= a road vehicle pulled by horses that was used in the past) pulled by one horse:",
        "examples": [
          "Her brother drove her to school by horse and buggy every day.",
          "The family had to cross the creek in their buggy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Computer programs that are buggy contain mistakes and do not work correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "A hasty, buggy fix can be worse that the problem it is supposed to correct.",
          "buggy code"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of annoying bugs (= insects):",
        "examples": [
          "It's too buggy to eat outside this time of year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of annoying bugs:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s too buggy to eat outside this time of year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bugle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument like a simple trumpet, used especially in the army",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small plant with dark, purple-red leaves and small blue or white flowers growing together at the top of the stem:",
        "examples": [
          "Bugles produce short, upright spikes of dark blue flowers in early summer.",
          "The bugle plant keeps its foliage throughout winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small brass musical instrument, used esp. in the military, played by blowing into it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bugs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small insect",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illness that is usually not serious and is caused by bacteria or a virus :",
        "examples": [
          "stomach bug I had a stomach bug last week.",
          "There's a bug going around (= an illness that many people are getting)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mistake or problem in a computer program:",
        "examples": [
          "A bug caused the company's computer system to crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small device fixed on to a phone or hidden in a room, that allows you to listen to what people are saying without them knowing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very strong enthusiasm for something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been bitten by the sailing bug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy or worry someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been bugging me all morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to place or hide a listening device inside something:",
        "examples": [
          "often passive She suspected that her phone had been bugged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insect:",
        "examples": [
          "Some tiny white bugs had eaten the leaves of my house plants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A bug is also a small organism that causes an illness:",
        "examples": [
          "The flu bug is going around, and almost everyone is sick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mistake or problem in the way something works:",
        "examples": [
          "He said they had eliminated all the bugs in the software, and we hoped this was true."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small device that is easily hidden, used to record people’s conversations without their knowledge",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong enthusiasm for something:",
        "examples": [
          "When I was about 17, I was bitten by the acting bug and began to try out for parts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy someone repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "My lawyer is bugging me for stuff I just don’t have."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hide a listening device in something:",
        "examples": [
          "She suspected that her phone had been bugged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mistake or problem in a computer program:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest update fixes several known bugs in the script.",
          "Please submit all bug reports to the IT department."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "build": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something by putting bricks or other materials together:",
        "examples": [
          "build a house They're building new houses by the river.",
          "The birds built their nest in the tree.",
          "be built of These old houses are built (= made) of stone.",
          "Contractors have started building on waste land near the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create and develop something over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "build a relationship The best way to retain clients is to build long-term relationships rather than just trying make money fast.",
          "build a reputation She has built a reputation as a trusted diplomat.",
          "build a business They built the business slowly, over a period of 15 years.",
          "We want to build a better future for our children.",
          "We are proud of the new life we have built here.",
          "They built a network of supporters across the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create or complete something by putting different things together or by following a process:",
        "examples": [
          "What is the key to success when building a website?",
          "You can build a personalized gift box, individually selecting the items to include in order to create a truly personal and thoughtful gift.",
          "First build your order by choosing a meat or vegetarian filling, salad toppings, and sauces, then click \"Go\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a feeling) to increase or become stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "Pressure is building on banks to do more to help struggling homeowners avoid repossession.",
          "Tensions had built for days after the neo-Nazi group had announced it would march through the streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the size and shape of a person's body:",
        "examples": [
          "slim build The suspect was of slim build with short, dark hair.",
          "The two players have similar builds, and both have strong serves and forehands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way a product such as a vehicle or piece of equipment has been made, including qualities such as how strong it seems and how it looks:",
        "examples": [
          "The router is worth every penny thanks to its stellar performance, solid build, and many useful features.",
          "build quality This car impresses with good build quality, a great chassis, and a powerful engine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a version of a piece of software, a computer game, a website, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The operating system has a few problems, but a new build is on the way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of creating a version of a piece of software, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "This allows you to understand any changes that might have been made to your app during the build.",
          "On systems with very few processes available, this can cause errors during build."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building that has recently been built or is in the process of being built:",
        "examples": [
          "new build The house is attractive and has all the modern services one would expect from a new build.",
          "The institution is a modern build."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of putting up a new building:",
        "examples": [
          "She lived with her parents during the build."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gradual increase in excitement, emotion, etc. in something such as a story or piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "The story lacked action for me, though I'm sure those that prefer a slow build would love it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a structure or something else by putting materials together in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Without a plan, you can’t build a house.",
          "[ T ] Some owls had built a nest in the chimney.",
          "[ I ] We decided to build on high ground, above the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop something:",
        "examples": [
          "They were able to build a family business.",
          "She was building a reputation as a designer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular form of someone’s body:",
        "examples": [
          "He was short, with a muscular build."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a building or other structure by putting different parts or materials together:",
        "examples": [
          "New offices were built downtown to house the company's headquarters.",
          "The city plans to build three new parking structures next to the airport.",
          "build cars/planes/machinery, etc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create something from a collection of ideas, plans, information, people, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "build a website/network",
          "build a company/team/department"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop something gradually so that it becomes larger, more powerful, more successful, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "build up a career/business/brand He moved to London where he built up a successful career in journalism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a computer program:",
        "examples": [
          "Researchers have built a sophisticated computer program to search for answers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect facts and information in order to prove in a court of law that someone is guilty or not guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "build a case for/against sb Investigators are working to build a case against the three suspects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company is built to flip, the owner plans to sell it soon after creating it in order to make a profit quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Some companies are built to flip, so there is hardly any investment in research and development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is built to last, it is made, designed, or planned so well that it continues to exist or stay successful for a very long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Our products are built to last and come with a lifetime guarantee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that is being developed:",
        "examples": [
          "Developers are testing the latest build for errors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building that is being built or that has recently been built:",
        "examples": [
          "To say that we can get every build in the biggest school building project right first time is not realistic.",
          "Prices for new builds fell 3%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "builder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job it is to make buildings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company whose job is to build things:",
        "examples": [
          "Local builders and craftsmen were hired to work on the museum's restoration project.",
          "a house/plane/road builder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that creates or develops something:",
        "examples": [
          "team/community/career builder His communication skills made him a highly effective team builder and mentor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "builders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job it is to make buildings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company whose job is to build things:",
        "examples": [
          "Local builders and craftsmen were hired to work on the museum's restoration project.",
          "a house/plane/road builder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that creates or develops something:",
        "examples": [
          "team/community/career builder His communication skills made him a highly effective team builder and mentor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "building": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a structure with walls and a roof, such as a house or factory:",
        "examples": [
          "The once-empty site was now covered with buildings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or business of making structures such as houses or factories:",
        "examples": [
          "building costs",
          "building trade He started off in the building trade before opening his own restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure with walls and a roof, such as a house or factory, to give protection to people, animals, or things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an apartment/office building",
          "[ C ] Many buildings were badly damaged or destroyed by the earthquake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Building is also the activity or business of putting together structures with walls and a roof.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure with walls and a roof, for example, a house or a factory:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum is an impressive building.",
          "an office/apartment/industrial building"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of building houses, factories, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There's going to be a lot more building and a lot more development activity.",
          "He had to project-manage the building of a new factory.",
          "building materials",
          "a building project",
          "a building inspector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of building cars, planes, machinery, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They spent millions of dollars on the building of a prototype.",
          "a car building plant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of creating or developing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The building of team spirit is very important in this organization.",
          "We offer courses in assertiveness and confidence building."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buildings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a structure with walls and a roof, such as a house or factory:",
        "examples": [
          "The once-empty site was now covered with buildings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or business of making structures such as houses or factories:",
        "examples": [
          "building costs",
          "building trade He started off in the building trade before opening his own restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure with walls and a roof, such as a house or factory, to give protection to people, animals, or things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an apartment/office building",
          "[ C ] Many buildings were badly damaged or destroyed by the earthquake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Building is also the activity or business of putting together structures with walls and a roof.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure with walls and a roof, for example, a house or a factory:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum is an impressive building.",
          "an office/apartment/industrial building"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of building houses, factories, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There's going to be a lot more building and a lot more development activity.",
          "He had to project-manage the building of a new factory.",
          "building materials",
          "a building project",
          "a building inspector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of building cars, planes, machinery, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They spent millions of dollars on the building of a prototype.",
          "a car building plant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of creating or developing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The building of team spirit is very important in this organization.",
          "We offer courses in assertiveness and confidence building."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "builds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something by putting bricks or other materials together:",
        "examples": [
          "build a house They're building new houses by the river.",
          "The birds built their nest in the tree.",
          "be built of These old houses are built (= made) of stone.",
          "Contractors have started building on waste land near the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create and develop something over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "build a relationship The best way to retain clients is to build long-term relationships rather than just trying make money fast.",
          "build a reputation She has built a reputation as a trusted diplomat.",
          "build a business They built the business slowly, over a period of 15 years.",
          "We want to build a better future for our children.",
          "We are proud of the new life we have built here.",
          "They built a network of supporters across the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create or complete something by putting different things together or by following a process:",
        "examples": [
          "What is the key to success when building a website?",
          "You can build a personalized gift box, individually selecting the items to include in order to create a truly personal and thoughtful gift.",
          "First build your order by choosing a meat or vegetarian filling, salad toppings, and sauces, then click \"Go\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a feeling) to increase or become stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "Pressure is building on banks to do more to help struggling homeowners avoid repossession.",
          "Tensions had built for days after the neo-Nazi group had announced it would march through the streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the size and shape of a person's body:",
        "examples": [
          "slim build The suspect was of slim build with short, dark hair.",
          "The two players have similar builds, and both have strong serves and forehands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way a product such as a vehicle or piece of equipment has been made, including qualities such as how strong it seems and how it looks:",
        "examples": [
          "The router is worth every penny thanks to its stellar performance, solid build, and many useful features.",
          "build quality This car impresses with good build quality, a great chassis, and a powerful engine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a version of a piece of software, a computer game, a website, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The operating system has a few problems, but a new build is on the way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of creating a version of a piece of software, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "This allows you to understand any changes that might have been made to your app during the build.",
          "On systems with very few processes available, this can cause errors during build."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building that has recently been built or is in the process of being built:",
        "examples": [
          "new build The house is attractive and has all the modern services one would expect from a new build.",
          "The institution is a modern build."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of putting up a new building:",
        "examples": [
          "She lived with her parents during the build."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gradual increase in excitement, emotion, etc. in something such as a story or piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "The story lacked action for me, though I'm sure those that prefer a slow build would love it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a structure or something else by putting materials together in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Without a plan, you can’t build a house.",
          "[ T ] Some owls had built a nest in the chimney.",
          "[ I ] We decided to build on high ground, above the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop something:",
        "examples": [
          "They were able to build a family business.",
          "She was building a reputation as a designer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular form of someone’s body:",
        "examples": [
          "He was short, with a muscular build."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a building or other structure by putting different parts or materials together:",
        "examples": [
          "New offices were built downtown to house the company's headquarters.",
          "The city plans to build three new parking structures next to the airport.",
          "build cars/planes/machinery, etc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create something from a collection of ideas, plans, information, people, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "build a website/network",
          "build a company/team/department"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop something gradually so that it becomes larger, more powerful, more successful, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "build up a career/business/brand He moved to London where he built up a successful career in journalism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a computer program:",
        "examples": [
          "Researchers have built a sophisticated computer program to search for answers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect facts and information in order to prove in a court of law that someone is guilty or not guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "build a case for/against sb Investigators are working to build a case against the three suspects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company is built to flip, the owner plans to sell it soon after creating it in order to make a profit quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Some companies are built to flip, so there is hardly any investment in research and development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is built to last, it is made, designed, or planned so well that it continues to exist or stay successful for a very long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Our products are built to last and come with a lifetime guarantee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that is being developed:",
        "examples": [
          "Developers are testing the latest build for errors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building that is being built or that has recently been built:",
        "examples": [
          "To say that we can get every build in the biggest school building project right first time is not realistic.",
          "Prices for new builds fell 3%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buildup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an increase in number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "They’re concerned about the buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "praise that is intended to increase popularity:",
        "examples": [
          "The circus always gets a big buildup when it comes to town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "built": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of build",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of someone’s body) having a particular body type, or slang being very attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "He was built like an athlete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bulb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round root of some plants from which the plant grows:",
        "examples": [
          "tulip bulbs",
          "I planted some spring bulbs which should be coming up soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow, round part at the end of a glass tube in a thermometer (= a device used for measuring temperature) that holds liquid that will expand (= increase in volume) to show the temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the mercury (or other fluid) in a thermometer is in the bulb at the bottom.",
          "The bulb of the sugar thermometer should not rest on the bottom of the pan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow, round, soft part at the end of a tube that can be pressed to force liquid or gas down through the tube, or to suck liquid or gas up through the tube :",
        "examples": [
          "I put the dropper in the vial and squeezed its rubber bulb, blowing a bubble of air into the liquid.",
          "She suggests that parents of infants use saline drops and a suction bulb to help remove mucus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light bulb:",
        "examples": [
          "The bulb burned out in the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ball-like root from which some plants grow:",
        "examples": [
          "Lilies and tulips grow from bulbs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bulbous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a part of the body is bulbous, it is fat and round:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a huge, bulbous nose."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bulbs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round root of some plants from which the plant grows:",
        "examples": [
          "tulip bulbs",
          "I planted some spring bulbs which should be coming up soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow, round part at the end of a glass tube in a thermometer (= a device used for measuring temperature) that holds liquid that will expand (= increase in volume) to show the temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the mercury (or other fluid) in a thermometer is in the bulb at the bottom.",
          "The bulb of the sugar thermometer should not rest on the bottom of the pan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow, round, soft part at the end of a tube that can be pressed to force liquid or gas down through the tube, or to suck liquid or gas up through the tube :",
        "examples": [
          "I put the dropper in the vial and squeezed its rubber bulb, blowing a bubble of air into the liquid.",
          "She suggests that parents of infants use saline drops and a suction bulb to help remove mucus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light bulb:",
        "examples": [
          "The bulb burned out in the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ball-like root from which some plants grow:",
        "examples": [
          "Lilies and tulips grow from bulbs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bulgaria": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in southeastern Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bulgarian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Bulgaria, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Bulgaria",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Bulgaria",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bulge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stick out in a round shape:",
        "examples": [
          "bulge with Her bags were bulging with shopping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved shape sticking out from the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I wondered what the bulge in her coat pocket was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden increase that soon returns to the usual level:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a bulge in spending in the early part of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stick out or be swollen:",
        "examples": [
          "The girl’s cheek bulged with a wad of gum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that someone’s eyes bulge, you mean that the person's eyes are opened wide, esp. because the person is frightened, surprised, or excited.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bulging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sticking out in a rounded shape:",
        "examples": [
          "She dragged her bulging suitcase up the stairs.",
          "big, bulging eyes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bulimic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suffering from bulimia (= a mental illness in which someone eats too much and then intentionally vomits), or relating to this illness:",
        "examples": [
          "She said she was bulimic up to the age of 36.",
          "a bulimic pattern of overeating followed by purging"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who suffers from bulimia (= a mental illness in which someone eats too much and then intentionally vomits):",
        "examples": [
          "a recovering bulimic"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bulk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that is very large:",
        "examples": [
          "She eased her large bulk out of the chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large size or mass:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a document of surprising bulk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The office buys paper in bulk to keep down costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most of something:",
        "examples": [
          "In fact, the bulk of the book is taken up with criticizing other works."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something very large, or a large amount, not divided into smaller parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Tankers carry bulk shipments of oil.",
          "We buy a lot of our groceries in bulk (= in large quantities) to save money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The bulk of something is the larger part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave the bulk of his paintings to the museum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in very large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "buy/sell/order (sth) in bulk Wholesalers who order in bulk will receive an additional 15% discount.",
          "She'd buy clothes in bulk from Dhaka and sell them at a profit of 50 cents each."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stored loose, and not wrapped in separate boxes or containers:",
        "examples": [
          "Many health food stores carry organic grains, beans, and flours in bulk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main or largest part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Advertising provides the bulk of the company’s revenue.",
          "The bulk of our employees are recruited from overseas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bull": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a male cow, or the male of particular animals such as the elephant or the whale:",
        "examples": [
          "They did not see the sign by the gate saying \"Beware of the bull\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys shares in companies hoping the price will rise, so that they can be sold later at a profit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete nonsense or something that is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't give me that bull about not knowing the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward in a forceful, determined way, not allowing other people or things to stop you:",
        "examples": [
          "bull your way His entourage bulled its way through the crowd.",
          "bull through The ship had to bull through thick pack ice to reach the harbour.",
          "She bulled to the finish in time to get the bronze medal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something, especially a soldier's boots, shine by putting polish (= a cream for cleaning things) on them then rubbing them using a piece of cloth and water:",
        "examples": [
          "The history of bulling boots can be traced back to the early days of the British Army when soldiers were expected to maintain their own equipment.",
          "The soldiers' boots were beautifully bulled.",
          "They spend hours just bulling your car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the male of various animals, such as cattle:",
        "examples": [
          "Our herd has two bulls and twenty cows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nonsense or a lie:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t give me that bull about not getting my message."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who expects the price of shares, bonds, currency, etc. to increase, and who buys these investments in order to sell them later for a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Bulls believe the US economy is beginning to pick up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bulldog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small dog that can be frightening and has a strong body, short legs, and a large, square-shaped face",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of dog that looks fierce, with a strong body, short legs, a flat nose, and a large, square face",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bulldogs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small dog that can be frightening and has a strong body, short legs, and a large, square-shaped face",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of dog that looks fierce, with a strong body, short legs, a flat nose, and a large, square face",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bulldoze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to destroy buildings and make an area flat with a bulldozer:",
        "examples": [
          "The township was bulldozed in the 1950s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to do something, although they might not want to:",
        "examples": [
          "bulldoze someone into something/doing something She bulldozed her daughter into buying a new dress.",
          "I know what they want me to do but I refuse to be bulldozed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bulldozer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a heavy vehicle with a large blade in front, used for pushing earth and stones away and for making areas of ground flat at the same time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy vehicle with a large blade in front used for moving dirt and rocks and making the ground level",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bullet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, metal object that is shot from a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "A bullet had lodged in the boy's leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, metal object that is fired from a gun",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bulletin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short news programme on television or radio, often about something that has just happened, or a short newspaper printed by an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "an hourly news bulletin",
          "The company publishes a weekly bulletin for its employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of news on television or radio, or a short report or news item released by an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum publishes a monthly bulletin about coming events."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short report with news and information about a group or organization, printed for its members:",
        "examples": [
          "The company produces a weekly bulletin for its 33,000 employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short news programme on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "Every news bulletin has been dominated by this story."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bulletproof": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "preventing bullets from passing through:",
        "examples": [
          "A bulletproof limousine used by the president was on display in the museum.",
          "The assailants fired at the upper windows of the bus, which were not bulletproof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible to attack successfully because of being very strong or of high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Although not 100% bulletproof, these techniques will protect your data from most attacks.",
          "His political popularity seems to be bulletproof.",
          "These 18- to 29-year-olds don't worry much about their health because they all feel bulletproof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to prevent bullets from going through:",
        "examples": [
          "The limo has bulletproof glass."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bullets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, metal object that is shot from a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "A bullet had lodged in the boy's leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, metal object that is fired from a gun",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bullfrog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large North American frog that makes a loud, deep, rough noise",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bullfrogs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large North American frog that makes a loud, deep, rough noise",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bullheaded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very determined to do what you want to do, especially without considering other people's feelings",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bullhorn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electric-powered, cone-shaped device that makes your voice louder when you speak into it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bullied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your power or strength to frighten or hurt someone, often over a period of time, and often forcing that person to do something they do not want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Our survey indicates that one in four children is bullied at school.",
          "bully someone into something/doing something Don't let anyone bully you into doing something you don't want to do."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bullies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who hurts or frightens someone else, often over a period of time, and often forcing them to do something that they do not want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "You're just a big bully!",
          "Teachers usually know who the bullies are in a class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of strong, small or medium-sized dog with a short muzzle (= nose) that includes various breeds including the American bully, the pit bull terrier, the Staffordshire bull terrier, and the bulldog:",
        "examples": [
          "We call these dogs bullies not because of their temperament but because of their history.",
          "Bully dogs are all descendants from the same type of dog.",
          "A Staffordshire Bull Terrier is one of the smaller of the recognized bully breeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in hockey, an action in which the referee drops the puck or ball between two players from the opposing teams to start play:",
        "examples": [
          "Klein won the bully at the start of the game and the Eagles scored the first goal within two minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your power or strength to frighten or hurt someone, often over a period of time, and often forcing that person to do something they do not want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Our survey indicates that one in four children is bullied at school.",
          "bully someone into something/doing something Don't let anyone bully you into doing something you don't want to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to threaten to hurt someone, often frightening that person into doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "He managed to bully her into giving him her car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who threatens to hurt someone, often forcing that person to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Teachers usually know who the bullies are in a class."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bullpen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a place near the playing area where relief pitchers (= players in a team who throw the ball to the batter if the player first chosen to do this is removed from the game) can throw the ball to get ready to play if they are needed:",
        "examples": [
          "Mike was warming up in the bullpen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relief pitchers in a baseball team:",
        "examples": [
          "In his opinion, Seattle needs to upgrade its bullpen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large open area in a place such as an office, where many people stand or work:",
        "examples": [
          "Enclosed individual offices are increasingly being replaced by open offices, bullpens, or cubicles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area surrounded by fences for keeping bulls (= male cows) in:",
        "examples": [
          "Rodeo bulls are held in a bullpen before being released into the arena."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in baseball) a place near the playing area where pitchers can throw the ball to get ready to play in the game",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bulls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a male cow, or the male of particular animals such as the elephant or the whale:",
        "examples": [
          "They did not see the sign by the gate saying \"Beware of the bull\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys shares in companies hoping the price will rise, so that they can be sold later at a profit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete nonsense or something that is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't give me that bull about not knowing the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward in a forceful, determined way, not allowing other people or things to stop you:",
        "examples": [
          "bull your way His entourage bulled its way through the crowd.",
          "bull through The ship had to bull through thick pack ice to reach the harbour.",
          "She bulled to the finish in time to get the bronze medal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something, especially a soldier's boots, shine by putting polish (= a cream for cleaning things) on them then rubbing them using a piece of cloth and water:",
        "examples": [
          "The history of bulling boots can be traced back to the early days of the British Army when soldiers were expected to maintain their own equipment.",
          "The soldiers' boots were beautifully bulled.",
          "They spend hours just bulling your car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the male of various animals, such as cattle:",
        "examples": [
          "Our herd has two bulls and twenty cows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nonsense or a lie:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t give me that bull about not getting my message."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who expects the price of shares, bonds, currency, etc. to increase, and who buys these investments in order to sell them later for a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Bulls believe the US economy is beginning to pick up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bullshit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for complete nonsense or something that is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "Bullshit! He never said that!",
          "US He gave me some excuse but it was a bunch of bullshit.",
          "UK He gave me some excuse but it was a load of bullshit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word meaning to try to persuade someone or make them admire you by saying things that are not true:",
        "examples": [
          "You're bullshitting me!",
          "Quit bullshitting, will you!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bullshitting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who hurts or frightens someone else, often over a period of time, and often forcing them to do something that they do not want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "You're just a big bully!",
          "Teachers usually know who the bullies are in a class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of strong, small or medium-sized dog with a short muzzle (= nose) that includes various breeds including the American bully, the pit bull terrier, the Staffordshire bull terrier, and the bulldog:",
        "examples": [
          "We call these dogs bullies not because of their temperament but because of their history.",
          "Bully dogs are all descendants from the same type of dog.",
          "A Staffordshire Bull Terrier is one of the smaller of the recognized bully breeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in hockey, an action in which the referee drops the puck or ball between two players from the opposing teams to start play:",
        "examples": [
          "Klein won the bully at the start of the game and the Eagles scored the first goal within two minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your power or strength to frighten or hurt someone, often over a period of time, and often forcing that person to do something they do not want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Our survey indicates that one in four children is bullied at school.",
          "bully someone into something/doing something Don't let anyone bully you into doing something you don't want to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to threaten to hurt someone, often frightening that person into doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "He managed to bully her into giving him her car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who threatens to hurt someone, often forcing that person to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Teachers usually know who the bullies are in a class."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bullying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the behaviour of a person who hurts or frightens someone smaller or less powerful, often forcing that person to do something they do not want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Bullying is a problem in many schools.",
          "Online bullying is a serious concern."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of the body that you sit on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has no home or job and lives by asking other people for money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad in quality or not useful:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave us bum directions, but we eventually found the place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone for something without intending to pay for it:",
        "examples": [
          "Could I bum a cigarette off you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gets money by asking other people for it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A bum is also someone who treats other people badly:",
        "examples": [
          "Mike called him a bum for throwing gum at a fan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "useless or not to be trusted to perform well:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s got a bum knee from playing football."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone for esp. money or food with no intention of paying for them:",
        "examples": [
          "Could I bum a couple of bucks from somebody?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bummed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bummer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for something that is very annoying or not convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I've left my wallet at home.\" \"What a bummer!\"",
          "US I locked my keys in the car - bummer!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation or event that is unpleasant or disappointing:",
        "examples": [
          "Waiting all day at the airport is a real bummer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bumming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bump": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit something with force:",
        "examples": [
          "bump into She bumped into his tray, knocking the food onto his lap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt part of your body by hitting it against something hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I bumped my head on the shelf as I stood up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel, usually in a vehicle, in an uncomfortable way because the surface you are moving over is rough:",
        "examples": [
          "bump along We bumped along the dirt road in our car, holding on to our seats.",
          "The bottom of the boat was bumping over a coral reef."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone or something from a particular position, sometimes to a different one:",
        "examples": [
          "He had been playing badly and was bumped from the team.",
          "These films may be well loved, but they're never going to bump \"Casablanca\" or \"Citizen Kane\" off the classic film lists.",
          "The 18-year-old has been bumping other players down the rankings ever since he started in competitive tennis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a passenger to a different flight or a different type of seat from the one they have arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "If you are bumped from an oversold flight you are entitled to compensation.",
          "They asked if any passengers were willing to be bumped.",
          "bump someone up If you're lucky, you might get bumped up to business class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add something to an old thread (= a series of messages and replies) on an online message board so that it moves up to the top, and people notice it and start replying to it again:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm bumping this old thread because I have a few relevant recommendations.",
          "I'm glad you bumped this thread back up because I hadn't seen it and I'm going through the exact same thing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase something:",
        "examples": [
          "Increased demand has led to businesses bumping prices.",
          "Minimum wage in the state was bumped 55 cents an hour to $5.85."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round, raised area on a surface or on the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Her bicycle hit a bump in the road and threw her off.",
          "Enrique had a nasty bump on his head from when he fell down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of something falling to the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard a bump from the next room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an accident involving a car, especially one that is not serious:",
        "examples": [
          "A van drove into their car but luckily it was just a bump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in something:",
        "examples": [
          "There had been a bump in the number of students with learning disorders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a raised area on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The mosquito bites left bumps on her face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit against something or someone, esp. by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The child fell and bumped his head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move someone or something from a place, rank, or job:",
        "examples": [
          "I knew if they got someone more qualified, I’d be bumped."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bumped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something with force:",
        "examples": [
          "bump into She bumped into his tray, knocking the food onto his lap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt part of your body by hitting it against something hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I bumped my head on the shelf as I stood up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel, usually in a vehicle, in an uncomfortable way because the surface you are moving over is rough:",
        "examples": [
          "bump along We bumped along the dirt road in our car, holding on to our seats.",
          "The bottom of the boat was bumping over a coral reef."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone or something from a particular position, sometimes to a different one:",
        "examples": [
          "He had been playing badly and was bumped from the team.",
          "These films may be well loved, but they're never going to bump \"Casablanca\" or \"Citizen Kane\" off the classic film lists.",
          "The 18-year-old has been bumping other players down the rankings ever since he started in competitive tennis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a passenger to a different flight or a different type of seat from the one they have arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "If you are bumped from an oversold flight you are entitled to compensation.",
          "They asked if any passengers were willing to be bumped.",
          "bump someone up If you're lucky, you might get bumped up to business class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add something to an old thread (= a series of messages and replies) on an online message board so that it moves up to the top, and people notice it and start replying to it again:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm bumping this old thread because I have a few relevant recommendations.",
          "I'm glad you bumped this thread back up because I hadn't seen it and I'm going through the exact same thing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase something:",
        "examples": [
          "Increased demand has led to businesses bumping prices.",
          "Minimum wage in the state was bumped 55 cents an hour to $5.85."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bumper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a horizontal bar along the lower front and lower back part of a motor vehicle to help protect it if there is an accident:",
        "examples": [
          "He crashed into the van, denting its bumper.",
          "The car has a sticker on its rear bumper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, an occasion when the ball is bowled (= thrown) so that it hits the ground and moves quickly up towards the head or upper body of the batter (= the player who tries to hit the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "He was hit on the head by a bumper that he ducked into.",
          "The bowler was warned for bowling too many bumpers in the over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "larger in amount than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "bumper crop Farmers have reported a bumper crop this year.",
          "Shareholders received a bumper dividend payout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bar at the front and back of the body of a motor vehicle that keeps it from being damaged when hit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusually large:",
        "examples": [
          "Farmers expect a bumper corn crop this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing much more than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "a bumper crop/harvest A bumper crop of maize is expected.",
          "bumper sales/profits Profits are predicted to rise 15% due to bumper sales."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bumpers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a horizontal bar along the lower front and lower back part of a motor vehicle to help protect it if there is an accident:",
        "examples": [
          "He crashed into the van, denting its bumper.",
          "The car has a sticker on its rear bumper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, an occasion when the ball is bowled (= thrown) so that it hits the ground and moves quickly up towards the head or upper body of the batter (= the player who tries to hit the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "He was hit on the head by a bumper that he ducked into.",
          "The bowler was warned for bowling too many bumpers in the over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "larger in amount than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "bumper crop Farmers have reported a bumper crop this year.",
          "Shareholders received a bumper dividend payout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bar at the front and back of the body of a motor vehicle that keeps it from being damaged when hit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusually large:",
        "examples": [
          "Farmers expect a bumper corn crop this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing much more than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "a bumper crop/harvest A bumper crop of maize is expected.",
          "bumper sales/profits Profits are predicted to rise 15% due to bumper sales."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bumping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something with force:",
        "examples": [
          "bump into She bumped into his tray, knocking the food onto his lap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt part of your body by hitting it against something hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I bumped my head on the shelf as I stood up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel, usually in a vehicle, in an uncomfortable way because the surface you are moving over is rough:",
        "examples": [
          "bump along We bumped along the dirt road in our car, holding on to our seats.",
          "The bottom of the boat was bumping over a coral reef."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone or something from a particular position, sometimes to a different one:",
        "examples": [
          "He had been playing badly and was bumped from the team.",
          "These films may be well loved, but they're never going to bump \"Casablanca\" or \"Citizen Kane\" off the classic film lists.",
          "The 18-year-old has been bumping other players down the rankings ever since he started in competitive tennis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a passenger to a different flight or a different type of seat from the one they have arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "If you are bumped from an oversold flight you are entitled to compensation.",
          "They asked if any passengers were willing to be bumped.",
          "bump someone up If you're lucky, you might get bumped up to business class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add something to an old thread (= a series of messages and replies) on an online message board so that it moves up to the top, and people notice it and start replying to it again:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm bumping this old thread because I have a few relevant recommendations.",
          "I'm glad you bumped this thread back up because I hadn't seen it and I'm going through the exact same thing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase something:",
        "examples": [
          "Increased demand has led to businesses bumping prices.",
          "Minimum wage in the state was bumped 55 cents an hour to $5.85."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bumpkin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person from the countryside who is considered to be awkward and stupid",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bumps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit something with force:",
        "examples": [
          "bump into She bumped into his tray, knocking the food onto his lap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt part of your body by hitting it against something hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I bumped my head on the shelf as I stood up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel, usually in a vehicle, in an uncomfortable way because the surface you are moving over is rough:",
        "examples": [
          "bump along We bumped along the dirt road in our car, holding on to our seats.",
          "The bottom of the boat was bumping over a coral reef."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone or something from a particular position, sometimes to a different one:",
        "examples": [
          "He had been playing badly and was bumped from the team.",
          "These films may be well loved, but they're never going to bump \"Casablanca\" or \"Citizen Kane\" off the classic film lists.",
          "The 18-year-old has been bumping other players down the rankings ever since he started in competitive tennis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a passenger to a different flight or a different type of seat from the one they have arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "If you are bumped from an oversold flight you are entitled to compensation.",
          "They asked if any passengers were willing to be bumped.",
          "bump someone up If you're lucky, you might get bumped up to business class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add something to an old thread (= a series of messages and replies) on an online message board so that it moves up to the top, and people notice it and start replying to it again:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm bumping this old thread because I have a few relevant recommendations.",
          "I'm glad you bumped this thread back up because I hadn't seen it and I'm going through the exact same thing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase something:",
        "examples": [
          "Increased demand has led to businesses bumping prices.",
          "Minimum wage in the state was bumped 55 cents an hour to $5.85."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round, raised area on a surface or on the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Her bicycle hit a bump in the road and threw her off.",
          "Enrique had a nasty bump on his head from when he fell down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of something falling to the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard a bump from the next room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an accident involving a car, especially one that is not serious:",
        "examples": [
          "A van drove into their car but luckily it was just a bump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in something:",
        "examples": [
          "There had been a bump in the number of students with learning disorders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a raised area on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The mosquito bites left bumps on her face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit against something or someone, esp. by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The child fell and bumped his head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move someone or something from a place, rank, or job:",
        "examples": [
          "I knew if they got someone more qualified, I’d be bumped."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bumpy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not smooth:",
        "examples": [
          "bumpy road We drove along a narrow, bumpy road.",
          "The riders achieved some high speeds despite the bumpy surface of the track.",
          "My toenail looked bumpy and discoloured."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "uncomfortable or difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The band had a bumpy relationship with their manager.",
          "The business has been going through an unusually bumpy time recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rough or uneven:",
        "examples": [
          "We drove along bumpy dirt roads for hours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bums": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of the body that you sit on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has no home or job and lives by asking other people for money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad in quality or not useful:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave us bum directions, but we eventually found the place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone for something without intending to pay for it:",
        "examples": [
          "Could I bum a cigarette off you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gets money by asking other people for it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A bum is also someone who treats other people badly:",
        "examples": [
          "Mike called him a bum for throwing gum at a fan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "useless or not to be trusted to perform well:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s got a bum knee from playing football."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone for esp. money or food with no intention of paying for them:",
        "examples": [
          "Could I bum a couple of bucks from somebody?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bun": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, sweet, usually round cake:",
        "examples": [
          "a cinnamon bun"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round piece of bread, especially one that is cut horizontally and holds a burger:",
        "examples": [
          "a hamburger bun"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hairstyle where your hair is brought together and fastened into a round shape at the back or on top of your head:",
        "examples": [
          "in a bun She wore her hair in a bun.",
          "When I'm at work, my hair is usually pulled back into a bun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a buttock (= one side of a person's bottom)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round piece of bread, used for a sandwich, or a small, round, sweet bread:",
        "examples": [
          "Buy some hamburger buns for supper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "hair arranged into a round knot at the back of the head",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bunch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a number of things of the same type fastened together or in a close group:",
        "examples": [
          "a bunch of flowers/grapes/bananas/keys",
          "a whole bunch of The reorganization will give us a whole bunch of problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "They're a bunch of jerks.",
          "Your friends are a nice bunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best person or thing, or the best people or things, from a group of similar people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "Send in your poems and we'll publish the best of the bunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a someone has their hair in bunches, it is tied together in two parts with one at each side of the head:",
        "examples": [
          "in bunches As a little girl she wore her hair in bunches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of things of the same type fastened or closely grouped together, or any particular group of things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "We ate a whole bunch of grapes.",
          "They’re a nice bunch of people.",
          "infml I’ve got a bunch of things to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull together or gather into a unit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Beth sat in bed with pillows bunched behind her, reading."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bunched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a number of things of the same type fastened together or in a close group:",
        "examples": [
          "a bunch of flowers/grapes/bananas/keys",
          "a whole bunch of The reorganization will give us a whole bunch of problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "They're a bunch of jerks.",
          "Your friends are a nice bunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best person or thing, or the best people or things, from a group of similar people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "Send in your poems and we'll publish the best of the bunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a someone has their hair in bunches, it is tied together in two parts with one at each side of the head:",
        "examples": [
          "in bunches As a little girl she wore her hair in bunches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of things of the same type fastened or closely grouped together, or any particular group of things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "We ate a whole bunch of grapes.",
          "They’re a nice bunch of people.",
          "infml I’ve got a bunch of things to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull together or gather into a unit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Beth sat in bed with pillows bunched behind her, reading."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bunches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a someone has their hair in bunches, it is tied together in two parts with one at each side of the head:",
        "examples": [
          "in bunches As a little girl she wore her hair in bunches.",
          "A little girl with blonde bunches stands by his side.",
          "They were shown a black-and-white photograph of the girl, her hair in bunches.",
          "She puts her hair in bunches to do yoga.",
          "Shall I put your hair in bunches?",
          "Do you want a ponytail or bunches?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bundle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a number of things that have been fastened or are held together:",
        "examples": [
          "a bundle of clothes/newspapers/books",
          "a bundle of sticks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push or put someone or something somewhere quickly and roughly:",
        "examples": [
          "be bundled into She was bundled into the back of the car.",
          "bundle something into something He bundled his clothes into the washing machine.",
          "The children were bundled off to school early that morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include an extra computer program or other product with something that you sell:",
        "examples": [
          "be bundled with The system came bundled with a word processor, spreadsheet, and graphics program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of things that are fastened or held together:",
        "examples": [
          "He carried bundles of newspapers to the garage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A bundle is also a large amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "When they sold their house, they made a bundle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten a number of things together:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] We’re supposed to bundle magazines before throwing them away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to move quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We bundled into the car.",
          "[ T ] Every morning I bundled the children off to school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a combination of products, services, or pieces of equipment that are supplied together or sold as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Phone companies depend on being able to sell a bundle of services - long-distance, local calling, Internet access, wireless - to be profitable.",
          "software bundles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "make/earn a bundle He made a bundle on the stock market.",
          "cost/spend/save a bundle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add extra products, services, or pieces of equipment to another product or service and sell them together, so you get the extra product, service, etc. for free or for a cheaper price:",
        "examples": [
          "bundle sth with sth Check whether there is any life insurance cover bundled with the pension.",
          "bundled products/services",
          "bundled software/games"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bundles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a number of things that have been fastened or are held together:",
        "examples": [
          "a bundle of clothes/newspapers/books",
          "a bundle of sticks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push or put someone or something somewhere quickly and roughly:",
        "examples": [
          "be bundled into She was bundled into the back of the car.",
          "bundle something into something He bundled his clothes into the washing machine.",
          "The children were bundled off to school early that morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include an extra computer program or other product with something that you sell:",
        "examples": [
          "be bundled with The system came bundled with a word processor, spreadsheet, and graphics program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of things that are fastened or held together:",
        "examples": [
          "He carried bundles of newspapers to the garage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A bundle is also a large amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "When they sold their house, they made a bundle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten a number of things together:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] We’re supposed to bundle magazines before throwing them away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to move quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We bundled into the car.",
          "[ T ] Every morning I bundled the children off to school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a combination of products, services, or pieces of equipment that are supplied together or sold as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Phone companies depend on being able to sell a bundle of services - long-distance, local calling, Internet access, wireless - to be profitable.",
          "software bundles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "make/earn a bundle He made a bundle on the stock market.",
          "cost/spend/save a bundle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add extra products, services, or pieces of equipment to another product or service and sell them together, so you get the extra product, service, etc. for free or for a cheaper price:",
        "examples": [
          "bundle sth with sth Check whether there is any life insurance cover bundled with the pension.",
          "bundled products/services",
          "bundled software/games"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bungalow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a house that usually has only one storey (= level), sometimes with a smaller upper storey set in the roof and windows that come out from the roof:",
        "examples": [
          "There were small, white bungalows dotted over the hillside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small house all on one level",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bungalows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a house that usually has only one storey (= level), sometimes with a smaller upper storey set in the roof and windows that come out from the roof:",
        "examples": [
          "There were small, white bungalows dotted over the hillside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small house all on one level",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bungee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong cord that stretches and has a hook at each end, used to hold things in place:",
        "examples": [
          "He strapped the boxes to the top of the car with bungees.",
          "I'd put the bike on the rack at the back and secured it with a bungy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, strong cord that stretches, used in the activity of bungee jumping:",
        "examples": [
          "He launched himself from the top of a massive crane and plunged towards the ground at high speed on the end of a bungee.",
          "In training he runs sideways with a bungee cord wrapped around his waist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bunions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a painful swelling on the first joint of the big toe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painful swelling on the main joint of the big toe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bunk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of two beds attached together, one on top of the other:",
        "examples": [
          "The twins sleep in bunk beds.",
          "Can I sleep in the top bunk?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow bed that is attached to a wall, especially in a boat or a train",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete nonsense or something that is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "Most economists think his theories are sheer bunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave suddenly and unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "They'd done a bunk without paying the rent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of two beds arranged one above the other:",
        "examples": [
          "I had the lower bunk, and my older brother had the upper bunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete nonsense, or something that is meant to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "Most doctors think his theories are bunk."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bunker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shelter, usually underground, that has strong walls to protect the people inside it from bullets or bombs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, a hollow area of ground filled with sand, that is difficult to hit a ball out of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an underground shelter used as protection from bombs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bunkers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shelter, usually underground, that has strong walls to protect the people inside it from bullets or bombs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, a hollow area of ground filled with sand, that is difficult to hit a ball out of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an underground shelter used as protection from bombs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bunking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "We were able to bunk down in the spare room for the night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bunks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of two beds attached together, one on top of the other:",
        "examples": [
          "The twins sleep in bunk beds.",
          "Can I sleep in the top bunk?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow bed that is attached to a wall, especially in a boat or a train",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete nonsense or something that is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "Most economists think his theories are sheer bunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave suddenly and unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "They'd done a bunk without paying the rent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of two beds arranged one above the other:",
        "examples": [
          "I had the lower bunk, and my older brother had the upper bunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete nonsense, or something that is meant to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "Most doctors think his theories are bunk."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bunnies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bunny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "buns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the buttocks",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bunsen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small device that burns gas to produce a flame, used to heat things in scientific work and experiments",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bunting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "rows of brightly coloured small flags, often in the colours of a country's flag, that are hung across roads or rooms, or above a stage, as decoration for special occasions or political events:",
        "examples": [
          "The room was decked with festive bunting.",
          "Flags and red, white and blue bunting were hung along the main street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of several types of small singing bird with a short, wide beak, and usually brownish feathers, found in Europe, Asia, and Africa:",
        "examples": [
          "They saw lapwings, skylarks and buntings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of several types of small singing bird with a short, wide, pointed beak and brightly coloured feathers on the male bird, found in North and South America:",
        "examples": [
          "The state bird of Colorado is the lark bunting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the game of baseball, an act by the batter of hitting the ball fairly slowly and only a short distance, to put it into a position that causes difficulties for the fielders (= the players on the team whose turn it is to throw and catch the ball), and helps the batter's own team to score:",
        "examples": [
          "Infielders struggled with Gray's skilful bunting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buoy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a floating object on the top of the sea, used for directing ships and warning them of possible danger",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone or something from sinking:",
        "examples": [
          "The very salty water buoyed her (up) as she swam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel happier or more confident about a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "She was buoyed (up) by the warm reception her audience gave her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support something and make it more successful:",
        "examples": [
          "House prices have been buoyed (up) in the area by the possibility of a new factory opening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that floats on the water to show ships where it is safe to go",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage or make someone feel better:",
        "examples": [
          "I was really buoyed by the nice comments on my work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support a business, economy, or financial market and make it more successful:",
        "examples": [
          "be buoyed (up) by sth Shares rose 50p to 810p, buoyed up by news of a possible merger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buoys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a floating object on the top of the sea, used for directing ships and warning them of possible danger",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone or something from sinking:",
        "examples": [
          "The very salty water buoyed her (up) as she swam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel happier or more confident about a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "She was buoyed (up) by the warm reception her audience gave her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support something and make it more successful:",
        "examples": [
          "House prices have been buoyed (up) in the area by the possibility of a new factory opening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that floats on the water to show ships where it is safe to go",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage or make someone feel better:",
        "examples": [
          "I was really buoyed by the nice comments on my work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support a business, economy, or financial market and make it more successful:",
        "examples": [
          "be buoyed (up) by sth Shares rose 50p to 810p, buoyed up by news of a possible merger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "another spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "burbling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a low, continuous bubbling sound, like water moving over stones",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk about something continuously and in a way that is not very clear:",
        "examples": [
          "She was burbling (on) about what she'd do if she won the lottery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burden": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a heavy load that you carry:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy burden The little donkey struggled under its heavy burden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about:",
        "examples": [
          "the burden of responsibility",
          "heavy burden I'm afraid this role may have become too much of a heavy burden for you.",
          "burden to My elderly mother worries that she's a burden to me.",
          "burden on We need to avoid putting a burden on taxpayers with this project.",
          "financial burden Buying a house often places a large financial burden on young couples."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trouble someone with something difficult or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "burden someone with something I don't want to burden you with my problems.",
          "The irony of it is that the new tax system will burden those it was intended to help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a duty or responsibility that is hard to bear:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t want to be a burden on my children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone problems, trouble, or responsibilities:",
        "examples": [
          "He was burdened with debts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation or unpleasant responsibility that you must deal with or worry about:",
        "examples": [
          "ease/lighten/reduce the burden (on sb) By training additional staff, management could significantly ease the burden on its over-worked personnel.",
          "heavy/big/enormous burden I sympathize with the heavy burden of paperwork they have to deal with.",
          "the administrative/legal burden"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the responsibility of paying money that you owe, or the large amount of money that you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "bear/carry/assume the burden (for sth) If the new law is passed, tax payers will assume the burden for rising energy costs.",
          "financial/economic burden He proposed that the state accept the financial burden.",
          "a tax/mortgage/loan burden"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone responsible for something that is very difficult, unpleasant, or expensive to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "be burdened with/by sth Borrowers are already burdened with mortgage extras such as arrangement fees and life assurance cover.",
          "a nation burdened by heavy unemployment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burdened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trouble someone with something difficult or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "burden someone with something I don't want to burden you with my problems.",
          "The irony of it is that the new tax system will burden those it was intended to help."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burdens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a heavy load that you carry:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy burden The little donkey struggled under its heavy burden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about:",
        "examples": [
          "the burden of responsibility",
          "heavy burden I'm afraid this role may have become too much of a heavy burden for you.",
          "burden to My elderly mother worries that she's a burden to me.",
          "burden on We need to avoid putting a burden on taxpayers with this project.",
          "financial burden Buying a house often places a large financial burden on young couples."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trouble someone with something difficult or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "burden someone with something I don't want to burden you with my problems.",
          "The irony of it is that the new tax system will burden those it was intended to help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a duty or responsibility that is hard to bear:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t want to be a burden on my children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone problems, trouble, or responsibilities:",
        "examples": [
          "He was burdened with debts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation or unpleasant responsibility that you must deal with or worry about:",
        "examples": [
          "ease/lighten/reduce the burden (on sb) By training additional staff, management could significantly ease the burden on its over-worked personnel.",
          "heavy/big/enormous burden I sympathize with the heavy burden of paperwork they have to deal with.",
          "the administrative/legal burden"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the responsibility of paying money that you owe, or the large amount of money that you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "bear/carry/assume the burden (for sth) If the new law is passed, tax payers will assume the burden for rising energy costs.",
          "financial/economic burden He proposed that the state accept the financial burden.",
          "a tax/mortgage/loan burden"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone responsible for something that is very difficult, unpleasant, or expensive to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "be burdened with/by sth Borrowers are already burdened with mortgage extras such as arrangement fees and life assurance cover.",
          "a nation burdened by heavy unemployment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bureau": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organization or a business that collects or provides information:",
        "examples": [
          "Her disappearance was reported to the police department's Missing Persons Bureau."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a government organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the Federal Bureau of Investigation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture with a lid that opens to form a writing surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a department of government, or a division that performs a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "You’ve got to go to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to renew your driver’s license."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chest of drawers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization or a business that collects or provides information:",
        "examples": [
          "The Citizen's Advice Bureau can advise you about debt problems.",
          "She reported the problem to the Better Business Bureau."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a government organization or department in some countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau offer a mixed picture of the economy's recovery from the recession.",
          "the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bureaucracy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system for controlling or managing a country, company, or organization that is operated by a large number of officials employed to follow rules carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to deal with the university's bureaucracy when I was applying for financial aid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the officials, employees, and people who run government departments and offices, or similar officers and employees who manage the details of operating a large business:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The city’s bureaucracy is almost unmanageable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disapproving Bureaucracy is also official rules that make it difficult to do things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The president wants to add more bureaucracy to our daily lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system for controlling or managing a country, company, or organization that is operated by officials who are employed to follow rules carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "a government/state/federal bureaucracy These regulations have no benefit except to support a large government bureaucracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complicated rules, processes, and written work that make it hard to get something done:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to avoid creating another layer of bureaucracy.",
          "avoid/eliminate/reduce bureaucracy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bureaucrat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone working in a bureaucracy:",
        "examples": [
          "It turned out she was one of those faceless bureaucrats who control our lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a bureaucracy:",
        "examples": [
          "School administrators, she said, who are the on-the-spot bureaucrats, should make these decisions rather than Washington bureaucrats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official who works in a bureaucracy:",
        "examples": [
          "career/federal/government bureaucrats"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bureaucratic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a system of controlling or managing a country, company, or organization that is operated by a large number of officials:",
        "examples": [
          "The company was inefficient because it was highly bureaucratic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving complicated rules and processes that make something slow and difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a lot of bureaucratic hassle trying to get the information I needed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving long and difficult dealings with officials:",
        "examples": [
          "Bureaucratic bungling is the most likely explanation for things going wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a system of controlling or managing a country, company, or organization that is operated by a large number of officials:",
        "examples": [
          "The company was inefficient because it was highly bureaucratic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving complicated rules and processes that make something slow and difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "He had to endure nine months of bureaucratic delays before landing a job in his field in March."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bureaucrats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone working in a bureaucracy:",
        "examples": [
          "It turned out she was one of those faceless bureaucrats who control our lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a bureaucracy:",
        "examples": [
          "School administrators, she said, who are the on-the-spot bureaucrats, should make these decisions rather than Washington bureaucrats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official who works in a bureaucracy:",
        "examples": [
          "career/federal/government bureaucrats"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "meat or other food made into a round, fairly flat shape, fried and usually eaten between two halves of a bread roll:",
        "examples": [
          "a burger and fries",
          "a hamburger",
          "a veggie burger"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form of hamburger",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "burgers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "meat or other food made into a round, fairly flat shape, fried and usually eaten between two halves of a bread roll:",
        "examples": [
          "a burger and fries",
          "a hamburger",
          "a veggie burger"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form of hamburger",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "burglar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who illegally enters buildings and steals things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who illegally enters a building by force to steal things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who illegally enters buildings and steals things:",
        "examples": [
          "The burglar had taken a laptop on which highly sensitive information was stored."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burglarized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to enter a building illegally and steal things:",
        "examples": [
          "When they got back from their vacation they found that their home had been burglarized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to illegally enter a building and steal things:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor’s office was burglarized, according to police."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burglars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who illegally enters buildings and steals things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who illegally enters a building by force to steal things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who illegally enters buildings and steals things:",
        "examples": [
          "The burglar had taken a laptop on which highly sensitive information was stored."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burglary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the crime of illegally entering a building and stealing things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of illegally entering a building and stealing things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He committed more than a dozen burglaries in the last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of illegally entering a building and stealing things:",
        "examples": [
          "The maximum jail sentence for aggravated burglary is 14 years.",
          "Insurers are getting tougher on customers who make claims after burglaries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burgled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a building illegally and steal things:",
        "examples": [
          "When they got back from their holiday they found that their home had been burgled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burgundy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wine, usually red, that comes from the Burgundy region of eastern central France:",
        "examples": [
          "She ordered a glass of burgundy.",
          "This is one of the best burgundies I have tasted.",
          "The wine reminded me of a fine white Burgundy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark reddish-purple colour, like the colour of red wine:",
        "examples": [
          "I like to wear burgundy and purple.",
          "There are deep reds and bright golds, mixed in with lavenders, burgundies and blues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a dark reddish-purple colour, like the colour of red wine:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing a burgundy silk shirt.",
          "He padded across the burgundy carpet to the kitchen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting a dead body into the ground, or the ceremony connected with this:",
        "examples": [
          "We went back to Ireland for my uncle's burial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting a dead body into the ground, or the ceremony performed when this is done:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We went back to Minnesota for my uncle’s burial."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buried": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a dead body into the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "His father is buried in the cemetery on the hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into a hole in the ground and cover it:",
        "examples": [
          "buried treasure They were on the hunt for buried treasure.",
          "The dog trotted off to bury its bone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something or someone completely with a large quantity of something:",
        "examples": [
          "be buried alive If an avalanche strikes, skiers can be buried alive by snow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone says they buried someone, usually a close relation, they mean that the person died:",
        "examples": [
          "She buried both her parents last year.",
          "No-one should have to bury their child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a place where it is difficult or impossible to find or see:",
        "examples": [
          "be buried away I found the article buried away in the business section of the newspaper.",
          "She buried her face in her hands and began to sob."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to prevent people from finding out about something that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "bury the truth This was an attempt to bury the truth about the senator's death.",
          "bury bad news One of the oldest tricks for burying bad news is to release it on the last day of the parliamentary session."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to forget an unpleasant experience or try not to feel an unpleasant emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd had to bury his pain over the years.",
          "Many of us have been hurt in relationships, and a frequent form of defence is to bury your feelings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a ball into the net of a goal with a lot of force:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a zig-zagging run before burying the ball with his left foot.",
          "Thornton buried the shot into the left-hand side of the net."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put a dead body into the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "His father is buried in the cemetery on the hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into a hole in the ground and cover it:",
        "examples": [
          "buried treasure They were on the hunt for buried treasure.",
          "The dog trotted off to bury its bone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something or someone completely with a large quantity of something:",
        "examples": [
          "be buried alive If an avalanche strikes, skiers can be buried alive by snow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone says they buried someone, usually a close relation, they mean that the person died:",
        "examples": [
          "She buried both her parents last year.",
          "No-one should have to bury their child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a place where it is difficult or impossible to find or see:",
        "examples": [
          "be buried away I found the article buried away in the business section of the newspaper.",
          "She buried her face in her hands and began to sob."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to prevent people from finding out about something that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "bury the truth This was an attempt to bury the truth about the senator's death.",
          "bury bad news One of the oldest tricks for burying bad news is to release it on the last day of the parliamentary session."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to forget an unpleasant experience or try not to feel an unpleasant emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd had to bury his pain over the years.",
          "Many of us have been hurt in relationships, and a frequent form of defence is to bury your feelings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a ball into the net of a goal with a lot of force:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a zig-zagging run before burying the ball with his left foot.",
          "Thornton buried the shot into the left-hand side of the net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a dead body into the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "My father is buried in Kentucky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To bury something is also to put it into the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "Squirrels bury nuts and dig them up later to eat them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To bury something is also to hide it or to make it difficult to find:",
        "examples": [
          "She buried her face in her hands.",
          "The article was buried in the middle of the newspaper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burlap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of thick, rough cloth used for things and coverings that must be strong",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of strong, rough cloth, used to make bags and as a covering for something:",
        "examples": [
          "a burlap bag",
          "Large plants are wrapped in burlap to protect them from ice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burlesque": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of writing or acting that tries to make something serious seem stupid and funny:",
        "examples": [
          "The dance scene is in part a burlesque of Bollywood films.",
          "The political burlesques are not very hard-hitting and rather bland.",
          "The comedy is subtle and nuanced; it never tips over into burlesque."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of theatre entertainment in the US in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that had funny acts and a striptease (= a performance in which someone removes their clothes):",
        "examples": [
          "He worked for many years in vaudeville and burlesque.",
          "They describe the show as an old-fashioned musical burlesque."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a modern type of entertainment that includes dancing and striptease (= a performer removing their clothes):",
        "examples": [
          "Naked dancing has become accepted as a form of arty entertainment in the growing fashion for burlesque."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or in the style of burlesque entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "I really like performing, and I wanted to do something burlesque and a little gaudy.",
          "He worked in night clubs as a burlesque acrobat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing or writing about something serious in a way that tries to make it seem stupid and funny:",
        "examples": [
          "The piece she wrote was a burlesque treatment of a religious sermon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A burly man is large and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "a burly policeman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) large and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "Two burly men pushed the car to the side of the road."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in Southeast Asia, whose official name is",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "burmese": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Burma",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Burma",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Burma",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of cat with a small body, short brown fur, and a long tail:",
        "examples": [
          "Burmese cat Two Burmese cats, one grey, one black, pad across the floor, nails clicking.",
          "He kept stroking the black Burmese with long rhythmic strokes.",
          "We settled our argument on Christmas Day, when Max presented me with a fluffy little Burmese kitten."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be hurt, damaged, or destroyed by fire or extreme heat, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "He was badly burned in the blaze.",
          "She burned his old love letters.",
          "be burned alive Unable to escape, six people were burned alive (= died by burning) in the building.",
          "burn to death If someone falls into that firepit, they could burn to death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage food by cooking it for too long or with too much heat, or to be damaged in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "I've burnt the sausages.",
          "If the top of the cake starts to burn, cover it with foil.",
          "Is something burning in the kitchen?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the sun burns you or if you burn, your skin becomes red and damaged because of the sun's heat. :",
        "examples": [
          "Use sun cream or you'll burn.",
          "I've burned the tops of my shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause emotional pain or damage to someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone by tying the person to a post and burning them:",
        "examples": [
          "He refused to convert and was burned at the stake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely destroy a building by fire:",
        "examples": [
          "The building was burned to the ground ten years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn something badly so that it is black and very dry:",
        "examples": [
          "I forgot about the lasagne and it was burned to a crisp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be on fire, or to produce flames:",
        "examples": [
          "The wood was wet and would not burn.",
          "Helplessly we watched our house burning.",
          "A fire was burning brightly in the fireplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something such as fuel or energy:",
        "examples": [
          "The refrigerated trucks that carry the produce burn a lot of fossil fuel.",
          "Racers can burn 10,000 calories and lose two gallons of sweat while competing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce light:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw a light burning in her window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your face or skin burns or if something burns it, it feels very hot:",
        "examples": [
          "His face burned with embarrassment/shame.",
          "The brandy burned my throat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want to do something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She was burning to tell us her news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy information, recorded music, images, etc. onto a CD:",
        "examples": [
          "Burn your favourite songs or your important files onto CDs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where fire or heat has hurt or damaged something:",
        "examples": [
          "One rescue worker caught in the explosion sustained severe burns.",
          "I noticed a cigarette burn in the carpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small stream",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insult or criticism, usually a clever and funny one:",
        "examples": [
          "She said you were too old for her? Ooh, burn!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce flames and heat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A fire still burned in the fireplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something burns a fuel, it uses that fuel to produce energy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Some new fuels burn more efficiently than gasoline.",
          "[ M ] Running is a good way to burn off calories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt, damage, or destroy something by fire or extreme heat:",
        "examples": [
          "She burned her hand on the hot iron.",
          "People still burn trash although it’s illegal.",
          "The toast was burned to a crisp (= burned until it was black)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml If you are burned by an activity, you are hurt emotionally or financially because of it:",
        "examples": [
          "He got burned in an investment and lost a lot of money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where fire or heat has hurt or damaged something:",
        "examples": [
          "One worker had severe burns on his face and hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy information, recorded music, images, etc. onto a CD:",
        "examples": [
          "burn sth to/onto sth The service allows consumers to download a movie, but not to burn it onto a DVD."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose money in a business deal:",
        "examples": [
          "Many investors were badly burned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if money is burning a hole in your pocket, you are very eager to spend it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work very hard as well as doing other things such as going out late at night, so that you get very little rest",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work late into the night",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose money in a high-risk business deal:",
        "examples": [
          "We've had our fingers burned in the past by holding too many risky stocks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be hurt, damaged, or destroyed by fire or extreme heat, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "He was badly burned in the blaze.",
          "She burned his old love letters.",
          "be burned alive Unable to escape, six people were burned alive (= died by burning) in the building.",
          "burn to death If someone falls into that firepit, they could burn to death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage food by cooking it for too long or with too much heat, or to be damaged in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "I've burnt the sausages.",
          "If the top of the cake starts to burn, cover it with foil.",
          "Is something burning in the kitchen?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the sun burns you or if you burn, your skin becomes red and damaged because of the sun's heat. :",
        "examples": [
          "Use sun cream or you'll burn.",
          "I've burned the tops of my shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause emotional pain or damage to someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone by tying the person to a post and burning them:",
        "examples": [
          "He refused to convert and was burned at the stake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely destroy a building by fire:",
        "examples": [
          "The building was burned to the ground ten years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn something badly so that it is black and very dry:",
        "examples": [
          "I forgot about the lasagne and it was burned to a crisp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be on fire, or to produce flames:",
        "examples": [
          "The wood was wet and would not burn.",
          "Helplessly we watched our house burning.",
          "A fire was burning brightly in the fireplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something such as fuel or energy:",
        "examples": [
          "The refrigerated trucks that carry the produce burn a lot of fossil fuel.",
          "Racers can burn 10,000 calories and lose two gallons of sweat while competing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce light:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw a light burning in her window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your face or skin burns or if something burns it, it feels very hot:",
        "examples": [
          "His face burned with embarrassment/shame.",
          "The brandy burned my throat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want to do something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She was burning to tell us her news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy information, recorded music, images, etc. onto a CD:",
        "examples": [
          "Burn your favourite songs or your important files onto CDs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where fire or heat has hurt or damaged something:",
        "examples": [
          "One rescue worker caught in the explosion sustained severe burns.",
          "I noticed a cigarette burn in the carpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small stream",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insult or criticism, usually a clever and funny one:",
        "examples": [
          "She said you were too old for her? Ooh, burn!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce flames and heat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A fire still burned in the fireplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something burns a fuel, it uses that fuel to produce energy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Some new fuels burn more efficiently than gasoline.",
          "[ M ] Running is a good way to burn off calories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt, damage, or destroy something by fire or extreme heat:",
        "examples": [
          "She burned her hand on the hot iron.",
          "People still burn trash although it’s illegal.",
          "The toast was burned to a crisp (= burned until it was black)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml If you are burned by an activity, you are hurt emotionally or financially because of it:",
        "examples": [
          "He got burned in an investment and lost a lot of money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where fire or heat has hurt or damaged something:",
        "examples": [
          "One worker had severe burns on his face and hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy information, recorded music, images, etc. onto a CD:",
        "examples": [
          "burn sth to/onto sth The service allows consumers to download a movie, but not to burn it onto a DVD."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose money in a business deal:",
        "examples": [
          "Many investors were badly burned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if money is burning a hole in your pocket, you are very eager to spend it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work very hard as well as doing other things such as going out late at night, so that you get very little rest",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work late into the night",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose money in a high-risk business deal:",
        "examples": [
          "We've had our fingers burned in the past by holding too many risky stocks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a cooker, light, etc. that produces flame or heat:",
        "examples": [
          "The big burner on her hob was broken.",
          "Turn off the burner under the pan, then add the cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mobile phone without a contract, that is typically only used for a short time and then thrown away, for example when you do not want people to have information about you:",
        "examples": [
          "Police found that the gang were using burners to avoid number tracing and wiretapping.",
          "One advantage of a burner phone is you won’t need to reveal your real number to people you meet online, when buying, selling, or dating for example."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an account on social media that someone creates in order to remain anonymous (= with their identity not known), usually only using it for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "She freely admits to having a burner on Instagram, which she says helps her find out crucial information about men she might want to date.",
          "To keep things private, he set up a burner social media account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that produces controlled flames for cooking, or heat for a building",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "burners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a cooker, light, etc. that produces flame or heat:",
        "examples": [
          "The big burner on her hob was broken.",
          "Turn off the burner under the pan, then add the cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mobile phone without a contract, that is typically only used for a short time and then thrown away, for example when you do not want people to have information about you:",
        "examples": [
          "Police found that the gang were using burners to avoid number tracing and wiretapping.",
          "One advantage of a burner phone is you won’t need to reveal your real number to people you meet online, when buying, selling, or dating for example."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an account on social media that someone creates in order to remain anonymous (= with their identity not known), usually only using it for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "She freely admits to having a burner on Instagram, which she says helps her find out crucial information about men she might want to date.",
          "To keep things private, he set up a burner social media account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that produces controlled flames for cooking, or heat for a building",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "burning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "producing flames:",
        "examples": [
          "A man staggered from the burning car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very hot:",
        "examples": [
          "burning sand"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "painful in a way that feels hot:",
        "examples": [
          "Suddenly she felt a burning sensation in her throat.",
          "Indigestion can produce a burning pain in the middle of the chest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A burning desire, need, etc., is one that is very strong:",
        "examples": [
          "a burning ambition",
          "He spoke of his burning desire to play for his country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject or question that must be dealt with or answered quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "This has quickly become the burning issue of the day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "hot, or flaming:",
        "examples": [
          "Fire engines surrounded the burning house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. Burning also means of extreme interest or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "Building the new school is a burning local issue.",
          "You have to have a burning desire to win."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be hurt, damaged, or destroyed by fire or extreme heat, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "He was badly burned in the blaze.",
          "She burned his old love letters.",
          "be burned alive Unable to escape, six people were burned alive (= died by burning) in the building.",
          "burn to death If someone falls into that firepit, they could burn to death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage food by cooking it for too long or with too much heat, or to be damaged in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "I've burnt the sausages.",
          "If the top of the cake starts to burn, cover it with foil.",
          "Is something burning in the kitchen?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the sun burns you or if you burn, your skin becomes red and damaged because of the sun's heat. :",
        "examples": [
          "Use sun cream or you'll burn.",
          "I've burned the tops of my shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause emotional pain or damage to someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone by tying the person to a post and burning them:",
        "examples": [
          "He refused to convert and was burned at the stake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely destroy a building by fire:",
        "examples": [
          "The building was burned to the ground ten years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn something badly so that it is black and very dry:",
        "examples": [
          "I forgot about the lasagne and it was burned to a crisp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be on fire, or to produce flames:",
        "examples": [
          "The wood was wet and would not burn.",
          "Helplessly we watched our house burning.",
          "A fire was burning brightly in the fireplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something such as fuel or energy:",
        "examples": [
          "The refrigerated trucks that carry the produce burn a lot of fossil fuel.",
          "Racers can burn 10,000 calories and lose two gallons of sweat while competing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce light:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw a light burning in her window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your face or skin burns or if something burns it, it feels very hot:",
        "examples": [
          "His face burned with embarrassment/shame.",
          "The brandy burned my throat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want to do something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She was burning to tell us her news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy information, recorded music, images, etc. onto a CD:",
        "examples": [
          "Burn your favourite songs or your important files onto CDs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where fire or heat has hurt or damaged something:",
        "examples": [
          "One rescue worker caught in the explosion sustained severe burns.",
          "I noticed a cigarette burn in the carpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small stream",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insult or criticism, usually a clever and funny one:",
        "examples": [
          "She said you were too old for her? Ooh, burn!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce flames and heat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A fire still burned in the fireplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something burns a fuel, it uses that fuel to produce energy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Some new fuels burn more efficiently than gasoline.",
          "[ M ] Running is a good way to burn off calories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt, damage, or destroy something by fire or extreme heat:",
        "examples": [
          "She burned her hand on the hot iron.",
          "People still burn trash although it’s illegal.",
          "The toast was burned to a crisp (= burned until it was black)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml If you are burned by an activity, you are hurt emotionally or financially because of it:",
        "examples": [
          "He got burned in an investment and lost a lot of money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where fire or heat has hurt or damaged something:",
        "examples": [
          "One worker had severe burns on his face and hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy information, recorded music, images, etc. onto a CD:",
        "examples": [
          "burn sth to/onto sth The service allows consumers to download a movie, but not to burn it onto a DVD."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose money in a business deal:",
        "examples": [
          "Many investors were badly burned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if money is burning a hole in your pocket, you are very eager to spend it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work very hard as well as doing other things such as going out late at night, so that you get very little rest",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work late into the night",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose money in a high-risk business deal:",
        "examples": [
          "We've had our fingers burned in the past by holding too many risky stocks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burnt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of burn",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "destroyed or made black by fire or heat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of burn",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "burp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to allow air from the stomach to come out through the mouth in a noisy way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gently rub a baby's back to help air to come out of its stomach",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force air from the stomach to come out through the mouth with a noise; belch",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you burp a baby, you help it to get rid of air in its stomach by gently rubbing or gently hitting its back.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "burping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow air from the stomach to come out through the mouth in a noisy way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gently rub a baby's back to help air to come out of its stomach",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "burps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to allow air from the stomach to come out through the mouth in a noisy way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gently rub a baby's back to help air to come out of its stomach",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force air from the stomach to come out through the mouth with a noise; belch",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you burp a baby, you help it to get rid of air in its stomach by gently rubbing or gently hitting its back.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "burr": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of speaking English in which the \"r\" sound is more noticeable than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke in a soft West Country burr."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small, round seed container that sticks to clothes and to animals' fur because it is covered in little hooks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a growth on a tree that has a pattern when cut",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "burrito": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of Mexican food made by folding a tortilla (= thin, round bread) and putting meat, beans, and cheese inside it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of food originally from Mexico that is made by folding a tortilla (= thin, round piece of bread) and putting esp. meat or beans inside it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "burritos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of Mexican food made by folding a tortilla (= thin, round bread) and putting meat, beans, and cheese inside it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of food originally from Mexico that is made by folding a tortilla (= thin, round piece of bread) and putting esp. meat or beans inside it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "burro": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Spanish word meaning \"donkey\" (= an animal like a small horse with long ears), used in the US to mean a feral donkey (= one that is living wild but was previously kept by people) in the western US, or a small donkey used as a working animal for carrying things:",
        "examples": [
          "He rounds up burros, animals he compares to wild mustangs — he is often able to lure them into his corral with barrels of water.",
          "Five burros carried our camping gear."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burrow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hole in the ground dug by an animal such as a rabbit, especially to live in",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig a hole in the ground, especially to live in:",
        "examples": [
          "Rats had burrowed into the bank of the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move yourself into a position where you can feel warm, comfortable, or safe:",
        "examples": [
          "Suddenly shy, our young daughter burrowed her head into my shoulder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search for something, as if by digging:",
        "examples": [
          "I burrowed through the clothes in the drawer looking for a clean pair of socks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole dug in the ground that an animal, such as a rabbit, lives in",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "burrowed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig a hole in the ground, especially to live in:",
        "examples": [
          "Rats had burrowed into the bank of the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move yourself into a position where you can feel warm, comfortable, or safe:",
        "examples": [
          "Suddenly shy, our young daughter burrowed her head into my shoulder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search for something, as if by digging:",
        "examples": [
          "I burrowed through the clothes in the drawer looking for a clean pair of socks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burrowing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig a hole in the ground, especially to live in:",
        "examples": [
          "Rats had burrowed into the bank of the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move yourself into a position where you can feel warm, comfortable, or safe:",
        "examples": [
          "Suddenly shy, our young daughter burrowed her head into my shoulder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search for something, as if by digging:",
        "examples": [
          "I burrowed through the clothes in the drawer looking for a clean pair of socks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burrows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hole in the ground dug by an animal such as a rabbit, especially to live in",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig a hole in the ground, especially to live in:",
        "examples": [
          "Rats had burrowed into the bank of the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move yourself into a position where you can feel warm, comfortable, or safe:",
        "examples": [
          "Suddenly shy, our young daughter burrowed her head into my shoulder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search for something, as if by digging:",
        "examples": [
          "I burrowed through the clothes in the drawer looking for a clean pair of socks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole dug in the ground that an animal, such as a rabbit, lives in",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "burst": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to break open or apart suddenly, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "burst open Suddenly the door burst open (= opened suddenly and forcefully) and police officers rushed in.",
          "I hate it when balloons burst.",
          "The river was threatening to burst its banks.",
          "figurative humorous If I eat any more cake I'll burst (= I cannot eat anything else)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel a strong emotion, or strong wish to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "burst with I knew they were bursting with curiosity but I said nothing.",
          "burst to Tom was bursting to tell everyone the news.",
          "UK informal I'm bursting to go to the loo!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly burn strongly, producing a lot of flames:",
        "examples": [
          "Smoke started pouring out from underneath, then the truck burst into flames."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of breaking open so that what is inside comes out:",
        "examples": [
          "a burst in the water pipe"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden increase in something, especially for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "burst of energy With a burst of energy, they were able to finish the job before the deadline.",
          "burst of speed With a burst of speed, the dog took off after the ball.",
          "She came out on stage to a burst of applause.",
          "a burst of laughter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break open or apart suddenly, or to cause something to break open or apart:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Fireworks burst across the night sky.",
          "[ T ] I thought I might have burst a blood vessel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. A person who is bursting is extremely eager or enthusiastic:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I was bursting with excitement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, brief increase in something, or a short appearance of something:",
        "examples": [
          "With a burst of speed, the horse won easily."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bursting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to break open or apart suddenly, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "burst open Suddenly the door burst open (= opened suddenly and forcefully) and police officers rushed in.",
          "I hate it when balloons burst.",
          "The river was threatening to burst its banks.",
          "figurative humorous If I eat any more cake I'll burst (= I cannot eat anything else)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel a strong emotion, or strong wish to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "burst with I knew they were bursting with curiosity but I said nothing.",
          "burst to Tom was bursting to tell everyone the news.",
          "UK informal I'm bursting to go to the loo!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly burn strongly, producing a lot of flames:",
        "examples": [
          "Smoke started pouring out from underneath, then the truck burst into flames."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of breaking open so that what is inside comes out:",
        "examples": [
          "a burst in the water pipe"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden increase in something, especially for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "burst of energy With a burst of energy, they were able to finish the job before the deadline.",
          "burst of speed With a burst of speed, the dog took off after the ball.",
          "She came out on stage to a burst of applause.",
          "a burst of laughter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break open or apart suddenly, or to cause something to break open or apart:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Fireworks burst across the night sky.",
          "[ T ] I thought I might have burst a blood vessel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. A person who is bursting is extremely eager or enthusiastic:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I was bursting with excitement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, brief increase in something, or a short appearance of something:",
        "examples": [
          "With a burst of speed, the horse won easily."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bursts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to break open or apart suddenly, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "burst open Suddenly the door burst open (= opened suddenly and forcefully) and police officers rushed in.",
          "I hate it when balloons burst.",
          "The river was threatening to burst its banks.",
          "figurative humorous If I eat any more cake I'll burst (= I cannot eat anything else)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel a strong emotion, or strong wish to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "burst with I knew they were bursting with curiosity but I said nothing.",
          "burst to Tom was bursting to tell everyone the news.",
          "UK informal I'm bursting to go to the loo!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly burn strongly, producing a lot of flames:",
        "examples": [
          "Smoke started pouring out from underneath, then the truck burst into flames."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of breaking open so that what is inside comes out:",
        "examples": [
          "a burst in the water pipe"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden increase in something, especially for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "burst of energy With a burst of energy, they were able to finish the job before the deadline.",
          "burst of speed With a burst of speed, the dog took off after the ball.",
          "She came out on stage to a burst of applause.",
          "a burst of laughter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break open or apart suddenly, or to cause something to break open or apart:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Fireworks burst across the night sky.",
          "[ T ] I thought I might have burst a blood vessel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. A person who is bursting is extremely eager or enthusiastic:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I was bursting with excitement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, brief increase in something, or a short appearance of something:",
        "examples": [
          "With a burst of speed, the horse won easily."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burton": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "spoiled or lost:",
        "examples": [
          "That's our quiet evening in gone for a burton."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bury": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put a dead body into the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "His father is buried in the cemetery on the hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into a hole in the ground and cover it:",
        "examples": [
          "buried treasure They were on the hunt for buried treasure.",
          "The dog trotted off to bury its bone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something or someone completely with a large quantity of something:",
        "examples": [
          "be buried alive If an avalanche strikes, skiers can be buried alive by snow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone says they buried someone, usually a close relation, they mean that the person died:",
        "examples": [
          "She buried both her parents last year.",
          "No-one should have to bury their child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a place where it is difficult or impossible to find or see:",
        "examples": [
          "be buried away I found the article buried away in the business section of the newspaper.",
          "She buried her face in her hands and began to sob."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to prevent people from finding out about something that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "bury the truth This was an attempt to bury the truth about the senator's death.",
          "bury bad news One of the oldest tricks for burying bad news is to release it on the last day of the parliamentary session."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to forget an unpleasant experience or try not to feel an unpleasant emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd had to bury his pain over the years.",
          "Many of us have been hurt in relationships, and a frequent form of defence is to bury your feelings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a ball into the net of a goal with a lot of force:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a zig-zagging run before burying the ball with his left foot.",
          "Thornton buried the shot into the left-hand side of the net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a dead body into the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "My father is buried in Kentucky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To bury something is also to put it into the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "Squirrels bury nuts and dig them up later to eat them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To bury something is also to hide it or to make it difficult to find:",
        "examples": [
          "She buried her face in her hands.",
          "The article was buried in the middle of the newspaper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "burying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a dead body into the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "His father is buried in the cemetery on the hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into a hole in the ground and cover it:",
        "examples": [
          "buried treasure They were on the hunt for buried treasure.",
          "The dog trotted off to bury its bone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something or someone completely with a large quantity of something:",
        "examples": [
          "be buried alive If an avalanche strikes, skiers can be buried alive by snow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone says they buried someone, usually a close relation, they mean that the person died:",
        "examples": [
          "She buried both her parents last year.",
          "No-one should have to bury their child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a place where it is difficult or impossible to find or see:",
        "examples": [
          "be buried away I found the article buried away in the business section of the newspaper.",
          "She buried her face in her hands and began to sob."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to prevent people from finding out about something that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "bury the truth This was an attempt to bury the truth about the senator's death.",
          "bury bad news One of the oldest tricks for burying bad news is to release it on the last day of the parliamentary session."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to forget an unpleasant experience or try not to feel an unpleasant emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd had to bury his pain over the years.",
          "Many of us have been hurt in relationships, and a frequent form of defence is to bury your feelings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a ball into the net of a goal with a lot of force:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a zig-zagging run before burying the ball with his left foot.",
          "Thornton buried the shot into the left-hand side of the net."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large vehicle in which people are driven from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "take the bus You should take the bus (= travel by bus) if you want to see the sights.",
          "Did you take the train or go by bus?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of wires in a computer along which information can be sent to and from other parts of the computer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take people somewhere by bus:",
        "examples": [
          "Demonstrators were bussed in from all parts of the state to attend the protest rally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take children by bus to school in another area every day",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove dirty plates, glasses, etc. from tables after they have been used by customers in a restaurant, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "bus tables He bussed tables at his grandfather's restaurant from the age of 13.",
          "You have to order at the counter, take your order to a table and bus your own tray."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large motor vehicle with seats for many people:",
        "examples": [
          "The tour bus was the easiest way to see the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take people to a place in a bus:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor bused supporters to the capital for his inauguration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move dishes to and from tables in a restaurant as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "I started out busing tables."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "busboy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in a restaurant removing dirty dishes and bringing clean ones",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who helps in a restaurant, esp. by carrying dishes, passing out bread, and filling water glasses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "buses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bush": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant with many small branches growing either directly from the ground or from a hard stem, giving the plant a rounded shape:",
        "examples": [
          "a rose bush"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in Australia and Africa) an area of land covered with bushes and trees that has never been used for growing crops and where there are very few people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of hair:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby was born with a surprising bush of black hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's pubic hair, especially a woman's",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a low plant with many small branches:",
        "examples": [
          "The smell of lilac bushes in bloom reminds me of home.",
          "The meadow was covered with small bushes and grass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in Australia and Africa) an area of land covered with bushes and trees that has never been farmed and where few people live:",
        "examples": [
          "If you live in the bush, a small plane is the best means of transportation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bushed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very tired",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "lost or confused",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very tired:",
        "examples": [
          "I mowed the lawn this morning, and now I’m bushed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bushel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement equal to approximately 36.4 litres in Britain or 35.2 litres in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "a bushel of wheat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of volume of dry products equal to 32 quarts, or approximately 35.2 liters",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement equal to approximately 36.4 litres in Britain or 35.2 litres in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "Each acre yields a minimum of 200 bushels of corn a year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bushes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant with many small branches growing either directly from the ground or from a hard stem, giving the plant a rounded shape:",
        "examples": [
          "a rose bush"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in Australia and Africa) an area of land covered with bushes and trees that has never been used for growing crops and where there are very few people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of hair:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby was born with a surprising bush of black hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's pubic hair, especially a woman's",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a low plant with many small branches:",
        "examples": [
          "The smell of lilac bushes in bloom reminds me of home.",
          "The meadow was covered with small bushes and grass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in Australia and Africa) an area of land covered with bushes and trees that has never been farmed and where few people live:",
        "examples": [
          "If you live in the bush, a small plane is the best means of transportation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bushy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Bushy hair or fur is very thick:",
        "examples": [
          "a squirrel's bushy tail",
          "bushy eyebrows"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of hair or fur) thick or full:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of his face was hidden behind a bushy moustache."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "busier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you are busy, you are working hard, or giving your attention to a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "keep someone busy I've got plenty of jobs to keep you busy.",
          "Dad was busy in the kitchen.",
          "busy with The kids are busy with their homework.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She's busy writing out the wedding invitations.",
          "He was too busy talking to notice us come in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are busy, you are not free or available to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like to come over at the weekend, or are you busy?",
          "I'm busy on Tuesday morning but we could meet in the afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A busy place is full of activity or people:",
        "examples": [
          "a busy restaurant",
          "Their house is near a very busy road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a busy period, you have a lot of things to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a busy week ahead of me.",
          "You've had a busy day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a phone line is busy, someone is using it:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried calling you but the line was busy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having too much decoration or too many colours:",
        "examples": [
          "The jacket was a bit too busy for my tastes - I'd prefer something plainer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the time pass by doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "I busied myself with tidying up my desk.",
          "I busied myself in the kitchen and tried hard not to worry.",
          "I busied myself with voluntary work and, in time, forgot that I was miserable.",
          "Anna busied herself in the garden till lunch.",
          "Tom left the women to talk and busied himself arranging the children's toys.",
          "She busied herself with checking emails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) actively involved in doing something or having a lot of things to do, or (of a time or place) when or where a lot of things are happening:",
        "examples": [
          "a busy street",
          "the busy summer months",
          "I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t had time to have any social life.",
          "Getting the house ready for her relatives kept her busy the whole day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a telephone is busy, it is being used by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Her line is still busy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the time pass by doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Aimee busied herself with a favorite book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working hard, or giving your attention to a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "too busy to do sth I have been far too busy to think about taking time off.",
          "busy with sth/sb All our agents are currently busy with other customers.",
          "busy doing sth While we were busy planning our expansion, he was planning to take over the company.",
          "a busy man/woman/person I won't take up much of your time, because I know you're a busy woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of activity or people:",
        "examples": [
          "a busy office/restaurant/street",
          "The shop is always busy on Saturdays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a busy period, you have a lot of things to do:",
        "examples": [
          "a busy week/day/morning It’s been a busy week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a telephone line is busy, someone is using it:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried calling the office, but the line was busy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "busiest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you are busy, you are working hard, or giving your attention to a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "keep someone busy I've got plenty of jobs to keep you busy.",
          "Dad was busy in the kitchen.",
          "busy with The kids are busy with their homework.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She's busy writing out the wedding invitations.",
          "He was too busy talking to notice us come in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are busy, you are not free or available to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like to come over at the weekend, or are you busy?",
          "I'm busy on Tuesday morning but we could meet in the afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A busy place is full of activity or people:",
        "examples": [
          "a busy restaurant",
          "Their house is near a very busy road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a busy period, you have a lot of things to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a busy week ahead of me.",
          "You've had a busy day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a phone line is busy, someone is using it:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried calling you but the line was busy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having too much decoration or too many colours:",
        "examples": [
          "The jacket was a bit too busy for my tastes - I'd prefer something plainer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the time pass by doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "I busied myself with tidying up my desk.",
          "I busied myself in the kitchen and tried hard not to worry.",
          "I busied myself with voluntary work and, in time, forgot that I was miserable.",
          "Anna busied herself in the garden till lunch.",
          "Tom left the women to talk and busied himself arranging the children's toys.",
          "She busied herself with checking emails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) actively involved in doing something or having a lot of things to do, or (of a time or place) when or where a lot of things are happening:",
        "examples": [
          "a busy street",
          "the busy summer months",
          "I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t had time to have any social life.",
          "Getting the house ready for her relatives kept her busy the whole day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a telephone is busy, it is being used by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Her line is still busy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the time pass by doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Aimee busied herself with a favorite book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working hard, or giving your attention to a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "too busy to do sth I have been far too busy to think about taking time off.",
          "busy with sth/sb All our agents are currently busy with other customers.",
          "busy doing sth While we were busy planning our expansion, he was planning to take over the company.",
          "a busy man/woman/person I won't take up much of your time, because I know you're a busy woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of activity or people:",
        "examples": [
          "a busy office/restaurant/street",
          "The shop is always busy on Saturdays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a busy period, you have a lot of things to do:",
        "examples": [
          "a busy week/day/morning It’s been a busy week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a telephone line is busy, someone is using it:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried calling the office, but the line was busy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "business": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying and selling goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "in business Currently, there are fewer firms in business (= operating) in the area than ever before.",
          "My brother's in business.",
          "He's in the frozen food business.",
          "She set up in business (= started her own company) as a management consultant.",
          "out of business This new tax will put a lot of small firms out of business (= they will stop operating).",
          "do business with Our firm does a lot of business with overseas customers.",
          "Eventually they found a consultant they felt they could do business with (= with whom they could work well)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular company that buys and sells goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "The two brothers established/set up/started up a clothes retailing business.",
          "She runs her own printing business.",
          "They put a lot of money into the family business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "work that you do to earn money:",
        "examples": [
          "on business I'm in Baltimore on business.",
          "a business appointment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of work done or the number of goods or services sold by a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Business is good/brisk/booming/flourishing (= I'm selling a lot).",
          "Business is bad/slack/quiet (= I'm not selling much).",
          "How is business (= are you selling much) at the moment?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation or activity, often one that you are giving your opinion about:",
        "examples": [
          "make it your business I make it my business (= I feel it is my particular duty) to check the monthly accounts.",
          "unfinished business We have some unfinished business to discuss (= we still have something important to discuss).",
          "Arranging a trip abroad is a time-consuming business.",
          "These killings are a horrible business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the things that you do or the matters that relate only to you:",
        "examples": [
          "I started on the business of filling out the form.",
          "What she does with her life is her business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying and selling goods and services, or a particular company that does this, or work in general rather than pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He runs a dry cleaning business.",
          "[ U ] I’m in Baltimore on business.",
          "[ U ] Our firm does a lot of business with overseas customers.",
          "[ U ] She’s going into business (= starting a business) as a management consultant.",
          "[ U ] How’s business?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Business is also the degree of success of a company or of your work:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Business has been good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a matter or a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I have some business to settle with Mr. Redford.",
          "Preparing your taxes can be a tricky business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the things that you do or the matters that relate only to you:",
        "examples": [
          "What she does after work is her own business.",
          "When I asked him what he was doing, he told me it was none of my business (= it did not involve me)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying and selling goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "in business She is an academic, but all her brothers work in business.",
          "be in business Currently, fewer firms are in business in the area than ever before.",
          "go into/set up in business She set up in business as a management consultant.",
          "be/be put/go out of business This new tax will put a lot of small firms out of business.",
          "do business with sb/sth Our firm does a lot of business with overseas customers.",
          "open for business/be open for business The new restaurant opens for business this Saturday, 12th June.",
          "a business deal/transaction/investment He made a $550,000 business deal with Beijing Machinery Import and Export.",
          "business activities/practices Many of us want to adopt more environmentally friendly business practices.",
          "a business venture/proposition/idea We can help you put your business idea into practice.",
          "The scare over product safety in China has created a business opportunity for testing laboratories.",
          "a business consultant/executive",
          "a business contact/partner",
          "the business world/sector",
          "She stood against a powerful coalition of political and business interests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "work that you do to earn money:",
        "examples": [
          "be in the ... business He's in the frozen food business.",
          "the music/insurance/tourism business This is a glossary of terms used in the insurance business.",
          "on business Are you in Baltimore on business?",
          "a business appointment/meeting/trip",
          "a business call/letter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or organization that buys and sells goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "own/run/manage a business She owns several businesses in the city.",
          "set up/start a business He hopes to start a bicycle repair business.",
          "a telecoms/design/hairdressing business",
          "a family/local business We are a family business, and everyone helps out in the shop.",
          "By the age of 24 I was running my own business.",
          "grow/develop/build the business We all know we could perform better, grow the business, plan for the future - if we had more time.",
          "Most business owners would like to think they know what their customers want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of work done or the number of goods or services sold by a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "How is business at the moment?",
          "bring in/attract/win business The ads in the local press brought in a lot of business.",
          "He gives tips on finding new business, building a relationship with the customer, and closing deals.",
          "business is good/brisk/booming After last year's long dry summer, business is booming for irrigation companies.",
          "business is bad/slack/quiet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that someone buys goods or services from a particular store, company, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "lose/need/want sb's business If you do not delight the customer, you risk losing their business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that a business is operating, people are working, etc. in the way that they normally do:",
        "examples": [
          "It will be business as usual for the office even while the building work is going on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that in a particular situation the most important thing is to do what is right for a business:",
        "examples": [
          "It would have been nice to sell the company to friends, but business is business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who you feel you can work well with, because you understand each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Eventually they found a consultant they felt they could do business with."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "businesses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying and selling goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "in business Currently, there are fewer firms in business (= operating) in the area than ever before.",
          "My brother's in business.",
          "He's in the frozen food business.",
          "She set up in business (= started her own company) as a management consultant.",
          "out of business This new tax will put a lot of small firms out of business (= they will stop operating).",
          "do business with Our firm does a lot of business with overseas customers.",
          "Eventually they found a consultant they felt they could do business with (= with whom they could work well)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular company that buys and sells goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "The two brothers established/set up/started up a clothes retailing business.",
          "She runs her own printing business.",
          "They put a lot of money into the family business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "work that you do to earn money:",
        "examples": [
          "on business I'm in Baltimore on business.",
          "a business appointment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of work done or the number of goods or services sold by a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Business is good/brisk/booming/flourishing (= I'm selling a lot).",
          "Business is bad/slack/quiet (= I'm not selling much).",
          "How is business (= are you selling much) at the moment?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation or activity, often one that you are giving your opinion about:",
        "examples": [
          "make it your business I make it my business (= I feel it is my particular duty) to check the monthly accounts.",
          "unfinished business We have some unfinished business to discuss (= we still have something important to discuss).",
          "Arranging a trip abroad is a time-consuming business.",
          "These killings are a horrible business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the things that you do or the matters that relate only to you:",
        "examples": [
          "I started on the business of filling out the form.",
          "What she does with her life is her business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying and selling goods and services, or a particular company that does this, or work in general rather than pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He runs a dry cleaning business.",
          "[ U ] I’m in Baltimore on business.",
          "[ U ] Our firm does a lot of business with overseas customers.",
          "[ U ] She’s going into business (= starting a business) as a management consultant.",
          "[ U ] How’s business?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Business is also the degree of success of a company or of your work:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Business has been good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a matter or a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I have some business to settle with Mr. Redford.",
          "Preparing your taxes can be a tricky business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the things that you do or the matters that relate only to you:",
        "examples": [
          "What she does after work is her own business.",
          "When I asked him what he was doing, he told me it was none of my business (= it did not involve me)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying and selling goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "in business She is an academic, but all her brothers work in business.",
          "be in business Currently, fewer firms are in business in the area than ever before.",
          "go into/set up in business She set up in business as a management consultant.",
          "be/be put/go out of business This new tax will put a lot of small firms out of business.",
          "do business with sb/sth Our firm does a lot of business with overseas customers.",
          "open for business/be open for business The new restaurant opens for business this Saturday, 12th June.",
          "a business deal/transaction/investment He made a $550,000 business deal with Beijing Machinery Import and Export.",
          "business activities/practices Many of us want to adopt more environmentally friendly business practices.",
          "a business venture/proposition/idea We can help you put your business idea into practice.",
          "The scare over product safety in China has created a business opportunity for testing laboratories.",
          "a business consultant/executive",
          "a business contact/partner",
          "the business world/sector",
          "She stood against a powerful coalition of political and business interests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "work that you do to earn money:",
        "examples": [
          "be in the ... business He's in the frozen food business.",
          "the music/insurance/tourism business This is a glossary of terms used in the insurance business.",
          "on business Are you in Baltimore on business?",
          "a business appointment/meeting/trip",
          "a business call/letter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or organization that buys and sells goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "own/run/manage a business She owns several businesses in the city.",
          "set up/start a business He hopes to start a bicycle repair business.",
          "a telecoms/design/hairdressing business",
          "a family/local business We are a family business, and everyone helps out in the shop.",
          "By the age of 24 I was running my own business.",
          "grow/develop/build the business We all know we could perform better, grow the business, plan for the future - if we had more time.",
          "Most business owners would like to think they know what their customers want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of work done or the number of goods or services sold by a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "How is business at the moment?",
          "bring in/attract/win business The ads in the local press brought in a lot of business.",
          "He gives tips on finding new business, building a relationship with the customer, and closing deals.",
          "business is good/brisk/booming After last year's long dry summer, business is booming for irrigation companies.",
          "business is bad/slack/quiet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that someone buys goods or services from a particular store, company, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "lose/need/want sb's business If you do not delight the customer, you risk losing their business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that a business is operating, people are working, etc. in the way that they normally do:",
        "examples": [
          "It will be business as usual for the office even while the building work is going on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that in a particular situation the most important thing is to do what is right for a business:",
        "examples": [
          "It would have been nice to sell the company to friends, but business is business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who you feel you can work well with, because you understand each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Eventually they found a consultant they felt they could do business with."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "businessman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who works in business, especially one who has a high position in a company:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a successful businessman before becoming a writer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who works in business, esp. one with a job in a company",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who works in business, especially one with an important position in a company or who owns his own company:",
        "examples": [
          "a successful businessman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who understands a lot about business and making money:",
        "examples": [
          "a good/shrewd businessman A shrewd businessman, he knew how to make a profit from his inventions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "businessmen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who works in business, especially one who has a high position in a company:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a successful businessman before becoming a writer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who works in business, esp. one with a job in a company",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who works in business, especially one with an important position in a company or who owns his own company:",
        "examples": [
          "a successful businessman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who understands a lot about business and making money:",
        "examples": [
          "a good/shrewd businessman A shrewd businessman, he knew how to make a profit from his inventions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "businesswoman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who works in business, especially one who has a high position in a company:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a good/shrewd businesswoman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who works in business, esp. one with a job in a company",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who works in business, especially one with an important position in a company or who owns her own company:",
        "examples": [
          "We organize networking lunches for businesswomen throughout the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who understands a lot about business and making money:",
        "examples": [
          "a good/shrewd businesswoman"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "busking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play music or sing in a public place so that the people who are there will give money",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bust": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman's breasts, or the measurement around a woman's breasts and back:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't find any blouses in my bust size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a model of the head and shoulders of a person:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a bust of Mahler on his desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when police arrest people who are thought to have broken the law:",
        "examples": [
          "drugs bust In their latest drugs bust, police entered a warehouse where cocaine dealers were meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break something:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh no! I bust his MP3 player."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When the police bust a person, they arrest them, or when they bust a building or a place, they arrest people in it who they believe are breaking the law:",
        "examples": [
          "The police busted him because they think he's involved with a terrorist group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a company goes bust, it is forced to close because it is financially unsuccessful:",
        "examples": [
          "More than 20 companies in the district went bust during the last three months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "broken:",
        "examples": [
          "I think my watch is bust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burst or break something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He busted out laughing.",
          "[ M ] The cops had to bust the door down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang A person who is busted is caught doing something wrong, esp. caught by the police and accused of a crime.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statue of the upper part of a person’s body:",
        "examples": [
          "a bust of George Washington"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman’s breasts, or the measurement around a woman’s body at the level of her breasts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people are caught by the police and accused of a crime",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of slow economic activity and lack of growth:",
        "examples": [
          "Each of the previous booms in real house prices was followed by a bust.",
          "Employment soared during the 90s, only to plunge by nearly a third in the bust.",
          "the dot-com/housing/oil bust"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a failure:",
        "examples": [
          "Our attempt to start a new company was a complete bust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company goes bust, it is forced to close because it is financially unsuccessful:",
        "examples": [
          "He believes that banks should be allowed to go bust.",
          "A thousand employees lost their jobs when the company went bust."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "busted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "broken:",
        "examples": [
          "Here's how to get help with a busted phone.",
          "He carried on playing guitar despite a busted finger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "caught or arrested by the police for doing something illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "He was busted for marijuana possession ten years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "seen doing something wrong by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Were you ever busted for smoking at school?",
          "I saw you! You are so busted!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to address a man or a boy you do not like:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut it out, buster!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing intended to destroy the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "crime-busters"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "busters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to address a man or a boy you do not like:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut it out, buster!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing intended to destroy the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "crime-busters"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "busting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman's breasts, or the measurement around a woman's breasts and back:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't find any blouses in my bust size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a model of the head and shoulders of a person:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a bust of Mahler on his desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when police arrest people who are thought to have broken the law:",
        "examples": [
          "drugs bust In their latest drugs bust, police entered a warehouse where cocaine dealers were meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break something:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh no! I bust his MP3 player."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When the police bust a person, they arrest them, or when they bust a building or a place, they arrest people in it who they believe are breaking the law:",
        "examples": [
          "The police busted him because they think he's involved with a terrorist group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a company goes bust, it is forced to close because it is financially unsuccessful:",
        "examples": [
          "More than 20 companies in the district went bust during the last three months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "broken:",
        "examples": [
          "I think my watch is bust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burst or break something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He busted out laughing.",
          "[ M ] The cops had to bust the door down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang A person who is busted is caught doing something wrong, esp. caught by the police and accused of a crime.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statue of the upper part of a person’s body:",
        "examples": [
          "a bust of George Washington"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman’s breasts, or the measurement around a woman’s body at the level of her breasts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people are caught by the police and accused of a crime",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of slow economic activity and lack of growth:",
        "examples": [
          "Each of the previous booms in real house prices was followed by a bust.",
          "Employment soared during the 90s, only to plunge by nearly a third in the bust.",
          "the dot-com/housing/oil bust"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a failure:",
        "examples": [
          "Our attempt to start a new company was a complete bust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company goes bust, it is forced to close because it is financially unsuccessful:",
        "examples": [
          "He believes that banks should be allowed to go bust.",
          "A thousand employees lost their jobs when the company went bust."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bustle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do things in a hurried and busy way:",
        "examples": [
          "Thora bustled around the house, getting everything ready."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "busy activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I sat in a café, watching the (hustle and) bustle of the street outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a frame worn under a dress or skirt by women in the late 19th century to make the skirt stick out",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do things in a hurried and busy way:",
        "examples": [
          "Thomas bustled around the apartment, getting everything ready."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "busy activity:",
        "examples": [
          "the bustle of the downtown business district"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bustling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a place is bustling, it is full of busy activity:",
        "examples": [
          "This used to be a bustling town but a lot of people have moved away over recent years.",
          "The house, usually bustling with activity, was strangely silent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "busts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman's breasts, or the measurement around a woman's breasts and back:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't find any blouses in my bust size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a model of the head and shoulders of a person:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a bust of Mahler on his desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when police arrest people who are thought to have broken the law:",
        "examples": [
          "drugs bust In their latest drugs bust, police entered a warehouse where cocaine dealers were meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break something:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh no! I bust his MP3 player."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When the police bust a person, they arrest them, or when they bust a building or a place, they arrest people in it who they believe are breaking the law:",
        "examples": [
          "The police busted him because they think he's involved with a terrorist group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a company goes bust, it is forced to close because it is financially unsuccessful:",
        "examples": [
          "More than 20 companies in the district went bust during the last three months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "broken:",
        "examples": [
          "I think my watch is bust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burst or break something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He busted out laughing.",
          "[ M ] The cops had to bust the door down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang A person who is busted is caught doing something wrong, esp. caught by the police and accused of a crime.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statue of the upper part of a person’s body:",
        "examples": [
          "a bust of George Washington"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman’s breasts, or the measurement around a woman’s body at the level of her breasts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people are caught by the police and accused of a crime",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of slow economic activity and lack of growth:",
        "examples": [
          "Each of the previous booms in real house prices was followed by a bust.",
          "Employment soared during the 90s, only to plunge by nearly a third in the bust.",
          "the dot-com/housing/oil bust"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a failure:",
        "examples": [
          "Our attempt to start a new company was a complete bust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company goes bust, it is forced to close because it is financially unsuccessful:",
        "examples": [
          "He believes that banks should be allowed to go bust.",
          "A thousand employees lost their jobs when the company went bust."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "busy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you are busy, you are working hard, or giving your attention to a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "keep someone busy I've got plenty of jobs to keep you busy.",
          "Dad was busy in the kitchen.",
          "busy with The kids are busy with their homework.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She's busy writing out the wedding invitations.",
          "He was too busy talking to notice us come in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are busy, you are not free or available to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like to come over at the weekend, or are you busy?",
          "I'm busy on Tuesday morning but we could meet in the afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A busy place is full of activity or people:",
        "examples": [
          "a busy restaurant",
          "Their house is near a very busy road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a busy period, you have a lot of things to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a busy week ahead of me.",
          "You've had a busy day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a phone line is busy, someone is using it:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried calling you but the line was busy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having too much decoration or too many colours:",
        "examples": [
          "The jacket was a bit too busy for my tastes - I'd prefer something plainer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the time pass by doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "I busied myself with tidying up my desk.",
          "I busied myself in the kitchen and tried hard not to worry.",
          "I busied myself with voluntary work and, in time, forgot that I was miserable.",
          "Anna busied herself in the garden till lunch.",
          "Tom left the women to talk and busied himself arranging the children's toys.",
          "She busied herself with checking emails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) actively involved in doing something or having a lot of things to do, or (of a time or place) when or where a lot of things are happening:",
        "examples": [
          "a busy street",
          "the busy summer months",
          "I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t had time to have any social life.",
          "Getting the house ready for her relatives kept her busy the whole day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a telephone is busy, it is being used by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Her line is still busy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the time pass by doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Aimee busied herself with a favorite book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working hard, or giving your attention to a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "too busy to do sth I have been far too busy to think about taking time off.",
          "busy with sth/sb All our agents are currently busy with other customers.",
          "busy doing sth While we were busy planning our expansion, he was planning to take over the company.",
          "a busy man/woman/person I won't take up much of your time, because I know you're a busy woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of activity or people:",
        "examples": [
          "a busy office/restaurant/street",
          "The shop is always busy on Saturdays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a busy period, you have a lot of things to do:",
        "examples": [
          "a busy week/day/morning It’s been a busy week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a telephone line is busy, someone is using it:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried calling the office, but the line was busy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "butch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a woman) looking or behaving like a man, or (of a man) being very strong with big muscles, and behaving in a traditionally male way",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "butcher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who sells meat in a shop",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shop where butchers work",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who murders a lot of people, especially in a cruel way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill or cut up an animal for meat:",
        "examples": [
          "He raises pigs and butchers his own meat.",
          "This is where farmers brought their livestock to be butchered.",
          "The truck was transporting freshly butchered chickens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill people in a very violent way or in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "He butchered thousands of people.",
          "Unarmed civilians are being butchered by the occupying forces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil something completely by performing or dealing with it very badly:",
        "examples": [
          "He complained that TV screenwriters had butchered his story.",
          "I couldn't bear to hear our national anthem being butchered like that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to kill animals for meat or who prepares and sells meat in a store",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A butcher is also a murderer, esp. of a lot of people.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill animals and prepare them to be sold as meat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "To butcher is also to kill people in a cruel way.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "butchered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill or cut up an animal for meat:",
        "examples": [
          "He raises pigs and butchers his own meat.",
          "This is where farmers brought their livestock to be butchered.",
          "The truck was transporting freshly butchered chickens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill people in a very violent way or in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "He butchered thousands of people.",
          "Unarmed civilians are being butchered by the occupying forces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil something completely by performing or dealing with it very badly:",
        "examples": [
          "He complained that TV screenwriters had butchered his story.",
          "I couldn't bear to hear our national anthem being butchered like that."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "butchering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill or cut up an animal for meat:",
        "examples": [
          "He raises pigs and butchers his own meat.",
          "This is where farmers brought their livestock to be butchered.",
          "The truck was transporting freshly butchered chickens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill people in a very violent way or in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "He butchered thousands of people.",
          "Unarmed civilians are being butchered by the occupying forces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil something completely by performing or dealing with it very badly:",
        "examples": [
          "He complained that TV screenwriters had butchered his story.",
          "I couldn't bear to hear our national anthem being butchered like that."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "butchers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who sells meat in a shop",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shop where butchers work",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who murders a lot of people, especially in a cruel way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill or cut up an animal for meat:",
        "examples": [
          "He raises pigs and butchers his own meat.",
          "This is where farmers brought their livestock to be butchered.",
          "The truck was transporting freshly butchered chickens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill people in a very violent way or in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "He butchered thousands of people.",
          "Unarmed civilians are being butchered by the occupying forces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil something completely by performing or dealing with it very badly:",
        "examples": [
          "He complained that TV screenwriters had butchered his story.",
          "I couldn't bear to hear our national anthem being butchered like that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to kill animals for meat or who prepares and sells meat in a store",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A butcher is also a murderer, esp. of a lot of people.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill animals and prepare them to be sold as meat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "To butcher is also to kill people in a cruel way.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "butchery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the work of killing animals and preparing meat for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Flank\" is a term used in butchery for meat from between the ribs and the hips of an animal.",
          "Butchery is a skill that takes time to learn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where animals are killed for their meat or meat is prepared for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "He ran a butchery on a chicken farm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shop or part of a shop that sells meat:",
        "examples": [
          "The supermarket has a butchery, bakery, deli counter, and restaurant.",
          "He opened a butchery stall at an East London market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cruel killing, or an act of cruel killing, especially of large numbers of people:",
        "examples": [
          "This invasion has involved the butchery of innocent men, women, and children.",
          "We must never allow the butcheries of the Second World War to be repeated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "butler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the most important male servant in a house, usually responsible for organizing the other servants",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important male servant in a house:",
        "examples": [
          "The British butler was brilliantly played by Anthony Hopkins."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "butlers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the most important male servant in a house, usually responsible for organizing the other servants",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important male servant in a house:",
        "examples": [
          "The British butler was brilliantly played by Anthony Hopkins."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "butt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a finished cigarette that has not been smoked",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang for bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "She told him to get off his butt and do something useful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thick end of a rifle (= gun) handle:",
        "examples": [
          "They struck him with their rifle butts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a person who is joked about or laughed at:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sick of being the butt of their jokes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large container used to store liquids:",
        "examples": [
          "a rain/water butt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something or someone hard with the head or the horns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thick end of something, esp. a rifle (= type of gun)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a cigarette that is left after smoking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s bottom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is joked about or laughed at:",
        "examples": [
          "He was fed up with being the butt of their jokes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit the head hard against something, or to have the heads of two people or animals hit against each other:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] fig. She often butted heads with school officials in disagreements over her teaching methods."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "butte": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hill that has steep sides and a flat top",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hill that has steep sides and a flat top",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "butted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something or someone hard with the head or the horns",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "butter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pale yellow solid food containing a lot of fat that is made from cream and is spread on bread or used in cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "We were served scones with butter and jam.",
          "bread and butter Have some bread and butter (= bread spread with butter).",
          "a butter dish"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft substance, usually containing a lot of fat, that is made from nuts or seeds and used as a food or in products for the skin and hair:",
        "examples": [
          "You can use smooth peanut butter, sesame butter, or almond butter.",
          "I tried making these brownies with cashew butter and they were equally delicious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft food made from cooked fruit and sugar that can be spread on bread:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have a recipe for pear butter?",
          "Make your own kimchi and sauerkraut, or fruit butters and jams.",
          "Fruit butter warms the house while it is cooking, and the delicious butters make a great gift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread butter or a similar food substance on something:",
        "examples": [
          "She poured coffee and orange juice and buttered some toast.",
          "Butter the dish well before pouring in the mixture.",
          "The sandwich had been buttered with margarine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread a soft substance evenly on a surface, usually so that it sticks to something:",
        "examples": [
          "You need a bricklaying trowel for buttering mortar on to the end of each brick before you place it.",
          "The surface of the material to be adhered to the substrate is buttered with adhesive or mortar prior to placement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale yellow, fatty solid made from cream that is spread on bread or used in cooking",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "buttercup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, bright yellow wild flower",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, yellow flower",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "buttered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with butter spread on it:",
        "examples": [
          "buttered toast",
          "Bake the fish in a buttered dish."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "butterfingers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who drops things they are carrying or trying to catch:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] \"Butterfingers!\" she called as I dropped the hot plates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "butterflies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of insect with large, often brightly coloured wings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not responsible or serious, and who is likely to change activities easily or only be interested in pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "social butterfly She's such a social butterfly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the small metal part put on the back of an earring (= a piece of jewellery worn in the ear) that keeps it in place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of swimming on your front by kicking with your legs while raising your arms together out of the water and then bringing them down in front of you",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long cut through the middle of a piece of food, usually meat, and open it up into a wide, flat shape:",
        "examples": [
          "Use a sharp knife to butterfly the prawns.",
          "Open up the butterflied chicken and spread a thin layer of pesto over it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a piece of food) cut along the middle and opened up into a wide, flat shape:",
        "examples": [
          "Platters of butterfly shrimp are served with lemon wedges.",
          "Pound the butterfly chop with a meat mallet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shaped like a butterfly, or opening in a way similar to a butterfly's wings:",
        "examples": [
          "On the desk was a stack of papers bound with a butterfly clip.",
          "The butterfly doors make getting in and out of the car a breeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of flying insect with four large, often brightly colored wings",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "butterfly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of insect with large, often brightly coloured wings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not responsible or serious, and who is likely to change activities easily or only be interested in pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "social butterfly She's such a social butterfly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the small metal part put on the back of an earring (= a piece of jewellery worn in the ear) that keeps it in place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of swimming on your front by kicking with your legs while raising your arms together out of the water and then bringing them down in front of you",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long cut through the middle of a piece of food, usually meat, and open it up into a wide, flat shape:",
        "examples": [
          "Use a sharp knife to butterfly the prawns.",
          "Open up the butterflied chicken and spread a thin layer of pesto over it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a piece of food) cut along the middle and opened up into a wide, flat shape:",
        "examples": [
          "Platters of butterfly shrimp are served with lemon wedges.",
          "Pound the butterfly chop with a meat mallet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shaped like a butterfly, or opening in a way similar to a butterfly's wings:",
        "examples": [
          "On the desk was a stack of papers bound with a butterfly clip.",
          "The butterfly doors make getting in and out of the car a breeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of flying insect with four large, often brightly colored wings",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "buttermilk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the liquid that is left after taking the fat from cream to make butter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the liquid that is left after taking the fat from milk or cream to make butter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "butters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "ugly:",
        "examples": [
          "I look butters in that photo."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "butterscotch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard, light-brown coloured, sweet food made by boiling butter and sugar together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard, yellow-brown candy made by boiling butter, brown sugar, and water together, or a flavoring that tastes like this candy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "buttery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing or spread with a lot of butter, or tasting of butter:",
        "examples": [
          "buttery potatoes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room where you can buy meals and drinks, especially in a college or university",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "butting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something or someone hard with the head or the horns",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "buttocks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either side of a person's bottom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two soft parts of the body below the back that support the body when sitting",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "button": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, usually circular object used to fasten something, for example a shirt or coat:",
        "examples": [
          "I did up (= fastened) the buttons on my blouse.",
          "He unfastened his top button.",
          "I had to sew a new button onto my trousers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, sometimes circular object that you press to operate a device or a machine, or an area on a computer screen that looks and acts like one of these:",
        "examples": [
          "He inserted the disk and pressed the \"play\" button."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat metal or plastic object, usually round, with a picture or message on it, that can be fastened to clothes with a pin, often in order to show that you like or support a particular group, idea, belief, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They were prohibited from wearing political buttons at school.",
          "Some of them wore Trump buttons and hats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small plastic cover on the end of a foil (= thin, light sword) used in fencing (= the sport of fighting with long, thin swords):",
        "examples": [
          "In modern fencing, points are blunted and then covered with a button."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something, usually a piece of clothing, using buttons:",
        "examples": [
          "You forgot to button your sweater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, usually circular object that is sewn on a shirt, coat, or other piece of clothing, and is used to fasten it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A button is also a small, usually circular sign that you can pin on your clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "When you pay the admission fee at the museum, they give you a button to wear to show you’ve paid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small object that you press to operate a device or a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "The button on the left starts the tape recorder and the one on the right stops it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something, usually a piece of clothing, using buttons:",
        "examples": [
          "He buttoned his shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, often circular object which you press to operate a device or a machine, or an area on a computer screen which looks and works like one of these:",
        "examples": [
          "press/hit/push a button Press the green button to start the machine and the red button to stop it.",
          "the send/save/delete button Always re-read your email messages carefully before you hit the send button."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "buttoned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something, usually a piece of clothing, using buttons:",
        "examples": [
          "You forgot to button your sweater."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buttons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, usually circular object used to fasten something, for example a shirt or coat:",
        "examples": [
          "I did up (= fastened) the buttons on my blouse.",
          "He unfastened his top button.",
          "I had to sew a new button onto my trousers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, sometimes circular object that you press to operate a device or a machine, or an area on a computer screen that looks and acts like one of these:",
        "examples": [
          "He inserted the disk and pressed the \"play\" button."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat metal or plastic object, usually round, with a picture or message on it, that can be fastened to clothes with a pin, often in order to show that you like or support a particular group, idea, belief, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They were prohibited from wearing political buttons at school.",
          "Some of them wore Trump buttons and hats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small plastic cover on the end of a foil (= thin, light sword) used in fencing (= the sport of fighting with long, thin swords):",
        "examples": [
          "In modern fencing, points are blunted and then covered with a button."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something, usually a piece of clothing, using buttons:",
        "examples": [
          "You forgot to button your sweater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, usually circular object that is sewn on a shirt, coat, or other piece of clothing, and is used to fasten it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A button is also a small, usually circular sign that you can pin on your clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "When you pay the admission fee at the museum, they give you a button to wear to show you’ve paid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small object that you press to operate a device or a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "The button on the left starts the tape recorder and the one on the right stops it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something, usually a piece of clothing, using buttons:",
        "examples": [
          "He buttoned his shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, often circular object which you press to operate a device or a machine, or an area on a computer screen which looks and works like one of these:",
        "examples": [
          "press/hit/push a button Press the green button to start the machine and the red button to stop it.",
          "the send/save/delete button Always re-read your email messages carefully before you hit the send button."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "butts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a finished cigarette that has not been smoked",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang for bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "She told him to get off his butt and do something useful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thick end of a rifle (= gun) handle:",
        "examples": [
          "They struck him with their rifle butts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a person who is joked about or laughed at:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sick of being the butt of their jokes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large container used to store liquids:",
        "examples": [
          "a rain/water butt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something or someone hard with the head or the horns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thick end of something, esp. a rifle (= type of gun)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a cigarette that is left after smoking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s bottom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is joked about or laughed at:",
        "examples": [
          "He was fed up with being the butt of their jokes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit the head hard against something, or to have the heads of two people or animals hit against each other:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] fig. She often butted heads with school officials in disagreements over her teaching methods."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get something by paying money for it:",
        "examples": [
          "Eventually she had saved enough money to buy a small car.",
          "[ + two objects ] He bought his mother some flowers/He bought some flowers for his mother.",
          "There are more people buying at this time of the year so prices are high.",
          "The company was set up to buy and sell shares on behalf of investors.",
          "I bought my camera from a friend of mine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone so that they do what you want or do not cause you any trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "He claimed that the judges concerned had been bought.",
          "It shouldn't be possible to buy a Senator to vote on issues that are important to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone or do something for someone, so that that person does not tell anyone something that they know about and that you want to remain secret:",
        "examples": [
          "What will we have to do to buy her silence?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "She'll never buy that story about you getting lost!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be worth/not be worth the price:",
        "examples": [
          "This jacket is a really good buy, at £200."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain something by paying money for it:",
        "examples": [
          "She was saving to buy a car.",
          "He bought some flowers for his girlfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "She’ll never buy that story about having to take care of your sick grandmother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion in which you pay less for something than what it is worth, and are therefore pleased:",
        "examples": [
          "The rug turned out to be quite a buy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something by paying money for it:",
        "examples": [
          "Most people who move into a new house are going to buy things.",
          "There are more people buying at this time of the year so prices are high.",
          "The company was set up to buy and sell shares on behalf of investors.",
          "buy sth from sb We always buy paper from the same supplier.",
          "buy sth for sb/sth Customers may be buying mobile phones for their children.",
          "buy sb sth I offered to buy him lunch.",
          "The firm buys in bulk and negotiates substantial discounts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be enough money to get something:",
        "examples": [
          "A country where the pound buys almost 30% more than it did a year ago will attract British tourists.",
          "buy sb sth A few dollars will buy you a book that holds the experience of a lifetime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something worth the price asked or paid for it:",
        "examples": [
          "The shares look undervalued and are a good buy.",
          "This car was a real buy for $4000."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buyer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who buys something expensive such as a house:",
        "examples": [
          "He's still looking for a buyer for his house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job it is to decide what will be bought by a company:",
        "examples": [
          "She's the buyer for a stylish boutique in Dublin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who pays money for something, or a person whose job is to decide what goods will be brought into a store for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s still looking for a buyer for his house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who buys something, especially something valuable such as a business or a house:",
        "examples": [
          "possible/potential/prospective buyer A number of potential buyers have expressed interest in the company.",
          "a home/car/insurance buyer",
          "a buyer for sth He's still looking for a buyer for his house.",
          "find/attract/encourage buyers The book was valued at $160,000 but she was unable to find a buyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to decide what will be bought by a company, especially a store:",
        "examples": [
          "She's the buyer for a stylish boutique in Dublin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the principle that it is the buyer's responsibility to find out if there is anything wrong with something they are being sold, not the seller's to tell them:",
        "examples": [
          "When you buy tickets from an unofficial website, it's very much a case of \"buyer beware\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buyers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who buys something expensive such as a house:",
        "examples": [
          "He's still looking for a buyer for his house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job it is to decide what will be bought by a company:",
        "examples": [
          "She's the buyer for a stylish boutique in Dublin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who pays money for something, or a person whose job is to decide what goods will be brought into a store for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s still looking for a buyer for his house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who buys something, especially something valuable such as a business or a house:",
        "examples": [
          "possible/potential/prospective buyer A number of potential buyers have expressed interest in the company.",
          "a home/car/insurance buyer",
          "a buyer for sth He's still looking for a buyer for his house.",
          "find/attract/encourage buyers The book was valued at $160,000 but she was unable to find a buyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to decide what will be bought by a company, especially a store:",
        "examples": [
          "She's the buyer for a stylish boutique in Dublin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the principle that it is the buyer's responsibility to find out if there is anything wrong with something they are being sold, not the seller's to tell them:",
        "examples": [
          "When you buy tickets from an unofficial website, it's very much a case of \"buyer beware\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get something by paying money for it:",
        "examples": [
          "Eventually she had saved enough money to buy a small car.",
          "[ + two objects ] He bought his mother some flowers/He bought some flowers for his mother.",
          "There are more people buying at this time of the year so prices are high.",
          "The company was set up to buy and sell shares on behalf of investors.",
          "I bought my camera from a friend of mine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone so that they do what you want or do not cause you any trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "He claimed that the judges concerned had been bought.",
          "It shouldn't be possible to buy a Senator to vote on issues that are important to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone or do something for someone, so that that person does not tell anyone something that they know about and that you want to remain secret:",
        "examples": [
          "What will we have to do to buy her silence?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "She'll never buy that story about you getting lost!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be worth/not be worth the price:",
        "examples": [
          "This jacket is a really good buy, at £200."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain something by paying money for it:",
        "examples": [
          "She was saving to buy a car.",
          "He bought some flowers for his girlfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "She’ll never buy that story about having to take care of your sick grandmother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion in which you pay less for something than what it is worth, and are therefore pleased:",
        "examples": [
          "The rug turned out to be quite a buy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something by paying money for it:",
        "examples": [
          "Most people who move into a new house are going to buy things.",
          "There are more people buying at this time of the year so prices are high.",
          "The company was set up to buy and sell shares on behalf of investors.",
          "buy sth from sb We always buy paper from the same supplier.",
          "buy sth for sb/sth Customers may be buying mobile phones for their children.",
          "buy sb sth I offered to buy him lunch.",
          "The firm buys in bulk and negotiates substantial discounts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be enough money to get something:",
        "examples": [
          "A country where the pound buys almost 30% more than it did a year ago will attract British tourists.",
          "buy sb sth A few dollars will buy you a book that holds the experience of a lifetime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something worth the price asked or paid for it:",
        "examples": [
          "The shares look undervalued and are a good buy.",
          "This car was a real buy for $4000."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buyout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a person or group buys all the shares belonging to a company and so gets control of it:",
        "examples": [
          "management buyout She led a management buyout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of buying all or part of a company from the people who own it:",
        "examples": [
          "The law firm was active in management buyouts, mergers, and acquisitions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a person or group buys most or all of the shares belonging to a company and so gets control of it:",
        "examples": [
          "lead/propose/negotiate a buyout As Managing Director, he led the buyout that created the firm three years ago.",
          "a voluntary/hostile buyout",
          "buyout offer/bid/price"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get something by paying money for it:",
        "examples": [
          "Eventually she had saved enough money to buy a small car.",
          "[ + two objects ] He bought his mother some flowers/He bought some flowers for his mother.",
          "There are more people buying at this time of the year so prices are high.",
          "The company was set up to buy and sell shares on behalf of investors.",
          "I bought my camera from a friend of mine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone so that they do what you want or do not cause you any trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "He claimed that the judges concerned had been bought.",
          "It shouldn't be possible to buy a Senator to vote on issues that are important to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone or do something for someone, so that that person does not tell anyone something that they know about and that you want to remain secret:",
        "examples": [
          "What will we have to do to buy her silence?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "She'll never buy that story about you getting lost!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be worth/not be worth the price:",
        "examples": [
          "This jacket is a really good buy, at £200."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain something by paying money for it:",
        "examples": [
          "She was saving to buy a car.",
          "He bought some flowers for his girlfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "She’ll never buy that story about having to take care of your sick grandmother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion in which you pay less for something than what it is worth, and are therefore pleased:",
        "examples": [
          "The rug turned out to be quite a buy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something by paying money for it:",
        "examples": [
          "Most people who move into a new house are going to buy things.",
          "There are more people buying at this time of the year so prices are high.",
          "The company was set up to buy and sell shares on behalf of investors.",
          "buy sth from sb We always buy paper from the same supplier.",
          "buy sth for sb/sth Customers may be buying mobile phones for their children.",
          "buy sb sth I offered to buy him lunch.",
          "The firm buys in bulk and negotiates substantial discounts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be enough money to get something:",
        "examples": [
          "A country where the pound buys almost 30% more than it did a year ago will attract British tourists.",
          "buy sb sth A few dollars will buy you a book that holds the experience of a lifetime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something worth the price asked or paid for it:",
        "examples": [
          "The shares look undervalued and are a good buy.",
          "This car was a real buy for $4000."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buzz": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a continuous, low sound such as the one a bee makes:",
        "examples": [
          "I can hear an insect buzzing.",
          "My phone buzzed at five in the morning and woke me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press a buzzer in order to get someone's attention:",
        "examples": [
          "I buzzed him but there was no answer.",
          "The first person to buzz may answer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to enter a place by pressing a button that opens a door and makes a buzzing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "buzz someone in Press the intercom and I'll buzz you in.",
          "We were buzzed into the lobby.",
          "A secretary buzzed them up to the conference room on the top floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move around quickly or with a lot of energy:",
        "examples": [
          "Reporters were buzzing around, trying to get the full story.",
          "From here you can see cars buzzing along the motorway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a place) to be full of people or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The airport is buzzing as Christmas nears.",
          "buzz with At this time on a Saturday, the restaurant is buzzing with customers.",
          "The whole town buzzed with rumours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or their mind) to be thinking about many different things at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "I had so many questions - my head was buzzing.",
          "My mind was buzzing and I just couldn't get to sleep.",
          "Karina's on great form. She's buzzing with new ideas and projects.",
          "His mind buzzed with all the possibilities that lay before him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk in an excited way about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone was buzzing about how cool this place was.",
          "Political bloggers buzzed over this unexpected turn of events.",
          "Her latest movie has got everyone buzzing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very excited and happy or energetic:",
        "examples": [
          "It's all going really well for me here. I'm buzzing!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an aircraft buzzes a place or people, it flies over it or them very low and fast.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut someone's hair very short using a special machine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous, low sound:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a buzz and then saw the plane in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of excitement, energy, and pleasure that something gives you:",
        "examples": [
          "get a buzz out of I get a buzz out of public speaking.",
          "get a buzz from You can see what a buzz she gets from helping others.",
          "Acting is hard but there's such a buzz when you do it well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exciting, busy atmosphere (= feeling or mood) in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The streets surrounding the stadium had a buzz about them that hasn't been felt for many years.",
          "There's a real buzz in the streets of Covent Garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excited, usually positive, talk about something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "There's such a buzz about sustainability now.",
          "His hairstyles generated more buzz than his music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a continuous, low sound such as the sound some insects make, or to move quickly while making this sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Something was buzzing around me as I tried to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who buzzes you calls you by using a device that makes a low, continuous sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] All were expected to run, literally, into McLaughlin’s office whenever he buzzed them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be filled with excitement, activity, or sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The place was buzzing with excitement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous, low sound:",
        "examples": [
          "the buzz of conversation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A buzz is also a telephone call:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll give you a buzz early next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press a buzzer in order to get someone's attention:",
        "examples": [
          "I buzzed his office but there was no answer.",
          "If I need to talk to you, I'll buzz."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "interested or excited talk about a new product, an event, or a person:",
        "examples": [
          "To create a buzz that will spread to potential customers, the product itself should really excite the users."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to phone someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll give you a buzz next week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buzzard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large European bird of prey (= a bird that kills and eats small birds and animals) that is a type of hawk:",
        "examples": [
          "High above the banks of ancient oaks, a buzzard circles in search of its prey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of North American vulture that feeds on the flesh of dead animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The highway is a desolate stretch of asphalt haunted by buzzards, coyotes and rattlesnakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large North American bird that eats the flesh of dead animals; a vulture",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "buzzards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large European bird of prey (= a bird that kills and eats small birds and animals) that is a type of hawk:",
        "examples": [
          "High above the banks of ancient oaks, a buzzard circles in search of its prey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of North American vulture that feeds on the flesh of dead animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The highway is a desolate stretch of asphalt haunted by buzzards, coyotes and rattlesnakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large North American bird that eats the flesh of dead animals; a vulture",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "buzzed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "excited:",
        "examples": [
          "He's buzzed about the film he's planning to direct.",
          "After all these years, I'm still buzzed up about the work that we do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "drunk or under the influence of a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "I was arrested just because my friend was driving a little buzzed and I was the passenger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buzzer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device that makes a buzzing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "I pressed the buzzer and after a while someone came to the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that makes a low, continuous sound",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "buzzes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a continuous, low sound such as the one a bee makes:",
        "examples": [
          "I can hear an insect buzzing.",
          "My phone buzzed at five in the morning and woke me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press a buzzer in order to get someone's attention:",
        "examples": [
          "I buzzed him but there was no answer.",
          "The first person to buzz may answer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to enter a place by pressing a button that opens a door and makes a buzzing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "buzz someone in Press the intercom and I'll buzz you in.",
          "We were buzzed into the lobby.",
          "A secretary buzzed them up to the conference room on the top floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move around quickly or with a lot of energy:",
        "examples": [
          "Reporters were buzzing around, trying to get the full story.",
          "From here you can see cars buzzing along the motorway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a place) to be full of people or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The airport is buzzing as Christmas nears.",
          "buzz with At this time on a Saturday, the restaurant is buzzing with customers.",
          "The whole town buzzed with rumours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or their mind) to be thinking about many different things at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "I had so many questions - my head was buzzing.",
          "My mind was buzzing and I just couldn't get to sleep.",
          "Karina's on great form. She's buzzing with new ideas and projects.",
          "His mind buzzed with all the possibilities that lay before him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk in an excited way about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone was buzzing about how cool this place was.",
          "Political bloggers buzzed over this unexpected turn of events.",
          "Her latest movie has got everyone buzzing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very excited and happy or energetic:",
        "examples": [
          "It's all going really well for me here. I'm buzzing!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an aircraft buzzes a place or people, it flies over it or them very low and fast.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut someone's hair very short using a special machine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous, low sound:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a buzz and then saw the plane in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of excitement, energy, and pleasure that something gives you:",
        "examples": [
          "get a buzz out of I get a buzz out of public speaking.",
          "get a buzz from You can see what a buzz she gets from helping others.",
          "Acting is hard but there's such a buzz when you do it well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exciting, busy atmosphere (= feeling or mood) in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The streets surrounding the stadium had a buzz about them that hasn't been felt for many years.",
          "There's a real buzz in the streets of Covent Garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excited, usually positive, talk about something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "There's such a buzz about sustainability now.",
          "His hairstyles generated more buzz than his music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a continuous, low sound such as the sound some insects make, or to move quickly while making this sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Something was buzzing around me as I tried to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who buzzes you calls you by using a device that makes a low, continuous sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] All were expected to run, literally, into McLaughlin’s office whenever he buzzed them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be filled with excitement, activity, or sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The place was buzzing with excitement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous, low sound:",
        "examples": [
          "the buzz of conversation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A buzz is also a telephone call:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll give you a buzz early next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press a buzzer in order to get someone's attention:",
        "examples": [
          "I buzzed his office but there was no answer.",
          "If I need to talk to you, I'll buzz."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "interested or excited talk about a new product, an event, or a person:",
        "examples": [
          "To create a buzz that will spread to potential customers, the product itself should really excite the users."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to phone someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll give you a buzz next week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "buzzing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a continuous, low sound such as the one a bee makes:",
        "examples": [
          "I can hear an insect buzzing.",
          "My phone buzzed at five in the morning and woke me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press a buzzer in order to get someone's attention:",
        "examples": [
          "I buzzed him but there was no answer.",
          "The first person to buzz may answer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to enter a place by pressing a button that opens a door and makes a buzzing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "buzz someone in Press the intercom and I'll buzz you in.",
          "We were buzzed into the lobby.",
          "A secretary buzzed them up to the conference room on the top floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move around quickly or with a lot of energy:",
        "examples": [
          "Reporters were buzzing around, trying to get the full story.",
          "From here you can see cars buzzing along the motorway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a place) to be full of people or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The airport is buzzing as Christmas nears.",
          "buzz with At this time on a Saturday, the restaurant is buzzing with customers.",
          "The whole town buzzed with rumours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or their mind) to be thinking about many different things at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "I had so many questions - my head was buzzing.",
          "My mind was buzzing and I just couldn't get to sleep.",
          "Karina's on great form. She's buzzing with new ideas and projects.",
          "His mind buzzed with all the possibilities that lay before him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk in an excited way about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone was buzzing about how cool this place was.",
          "Political bloggers buzzed over this unexpected turn of events.",
          "Her latest movie has got everyone buzzing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very excited and happy or energetic:",
        "examples": [
          "It's all going really well for me here. I'm buzzing!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an aircraft buzzes a place or people, it flies over it or them very low and fast.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut someone's hair very short using a special machine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bye": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "goodbye:",
        "examples": [
          "Bye! See you next week!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is given a bye, they are allowed to miss out part of a competition and continue to the next stage without having to win anything:",
        "examples": [
          "European teams were granted a bye into the third round of the Cup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a point scored when the batters (= the players who try to hit the ball) manage to run to the other end of the wicket (= the length of ground between the two sets of sticks) but the ball has not been hit:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought he had hit the ball but the umpire signalled a bye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofgoodbye",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "bygones": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone that they should forget about unpleasant things that happened in the past, and especially to forgive and forget something bad that someone has done to them:",
        "examples": [
          "Just let bygones be bygones and be friends again.",
          "Why can't you let bygones be bygones and put it all behind you?",
          "My mother thinks I should let bygones be bygones but I'm struggling with it.",
          "After all these years, surely it's time to let bygones be bygones.",
          "If she's willing, I'm willing to let bygones be bygones."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bypass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to avoid something by going around it:",
        "examples": [
          "We took the road that bypasses the town.",
          "The oil pipeline bypasses the protected wilderness area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ignore a rule or official authority:",
        "examples": [
          "They bypassed the committee and went straight to senior management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical operation in which the flow of a person's blood is changed to avoid a diseased part of their heart:",
        "examples": [
          "a triple bypass operation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a road built around a town or village so that traffic does not need to travel through it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid something by going around it:",
        "examples": [
          "Take the highway that bypasses Richmond to avoid heavy traffic.",
          "fig. Posting news on the Internet bypasses traditional news sources such as radio and TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a road built around a city to take traffic around the edge of it rather than through it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ignore a rule or official authority:",
        "examples": [
          "They bypassed the committee and went straight to senior management."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bypassed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid something by going around it:",
        "examples": [
          "We took the road that bypasses the town.",
          "The oil pipeline bypasses the protected wilderness area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ignore a rule or official authority:",
        "examples": [
          "They bypassed the committee and went straight to senior management."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bypassing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid something by going around it:",
        "examples": [
          "We took the road that bypasses the town.",
          "The oil pipeline bypasses the protected wilderness area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ignore a rule or official authority:",
        "examples": [
          "They bypassed the committee and went straight to senior management."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bystander": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is standing near and watching something that is happening but is not taking part in it:",
        "examples": [
          "innocent bystander Many innocent bystanders were injured by the explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is standing near and watching something that is happening but is not involved in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Many innocent bystanders were injured by the explosion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "bystanders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is standing near and watching something that is happening but is not taking part in it:",
        "examples": [
          "innocent bystander Many innocent bystanders were injured by the explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is standing near and watching something that is happening but is not involved in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Many innocent bystanders were injured by the explosion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "byte": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of computer information, consisting of a group of (usually eight) bits",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of computer information, consisting of a group of usually eight bits (= single units of information)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of computer information consisting of a number of bits (= a unit of information that is either 0 or 1), usually eight bits:",
        "examples": [
          "All of this information can be reduced to bytes in a database that's quickly searchable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "c": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the third letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a note in Western music:",
        "examples": [
          "This song is in (the key of) C."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark in an exam or for a piece of work that shows that your work is average:",
        "examples": [
          "Rachel got (a) C for her French exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sign used in the Roman system for the number 100",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "The temperature today reached 25°C."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer programming language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object-oriented version of C (= a computer programming language)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the third letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Western music, the first note in the scale (= series of notes) of C major, or a set of notes based on this note",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark given for an exam, a course, or a piece of work which shows that your work is average or acceptable and not particularly good or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Rachel got a C on her French exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Celsius:",
        "examples": [
          "The temperature today reached 25°C."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for coulomb",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the Roman numeral for the number 100",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for cent: a unit of money worth 0.01 of the main unit of many currencies including the US dollar and the euro",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ca": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of California: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cab": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the separate front part of a large vehicle, such as a truck, bus, or train, in which the driver sits",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a taxi:",
        "examples": [
          "It'll save time if we go by cab."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a vehicle pulled by a horse, used as a taxi",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a taxi (= car with a driver whom you pay to take you where you want to go)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the separate part at the front of some vehicles in which the driver sits:",
        "examples": [
          "the cab of a truck"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cabal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people who plan secretly to take action, especially political action:",
        "examples": [
          "He was assassinated by a cabal of aides within his own regime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cabaret": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a performance of popular music, singing, or dancing, especially in a restaurant or bar:",
        "examples": [
          "a cabaret act"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a restaurant that provides esp. musical entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] In Paris, we visited several cabarets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cabbage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, round vegetable with large green, white, or purple leaves that can be eaten cooked or uncooked:",
        "examples": [
          "a savoy cabbage",
          "red/white cabbage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a person who is unaware of their surroundings and unable to communicate, and who is unable to move around independently, usually as the result of a serious accident or illness that has damaged their brain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, round vegetable that is green or red and can be eaten cooked or raw:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Cabbages with a dark color are good for you.",
          "[ U ] We had corned beef and cabbage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cabbages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, round vegetable with large green, white, or purple leaves that can be eaten cooked or uncooked:",
        "examples": [
          "a savoy cabbage",
          "red/white cabbage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a person who is unaware of their surroundings and unable to communicate, and who is unable to move around independently, usually as the result of a serious accident or illness that has damaged their brain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, round vegetable that is green or red and can be eaten cooked or raw:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Cabbages with a dark color are good for you.",
          "[ U ] We had corned beef and cabbage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cabernet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of black grape, originally from France; a red wine made from such grapes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cabin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, simple house made of wood:",
        "examples": [
          "a log cabin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small room where you sleep in a ship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area where passengers sit in an aircraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small separate space for someone to work in, inside a larger office",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate space in an aircraft for passengers or for the people operating it, or a room on a ship equipped with beds for sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "They gave us seats in the first-class cabin of the plane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, simple house:",
        "examples": [
          "We stayed in a cabin in the mountains for two weeks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cabinet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small group of the most important people in government, who advise the President or Prime Minister and make important decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "The Cabinet meet/meets every Thursday.",
          "The president is completing the selection of his new cabinet.",
          "a Cabinet post",
          "UK a cabinet reshuffle (= changes in the cabinet)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture with shelves, cupboards, or drawers, used for storing or showing things:",
        "examples": [
          "Valuable pieces of china were on display in a glass-fronted cabinet.",
          "The office had a row of filing cabinets along one wall.",
          "I looked for a cotton swab in the bathroom cabinet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture with shelves or drawers that is used for storing useful things or showing decorative things:",
        "examples": [
          "a medicine cabinet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A filing cabinet is a set of large drawers in which papers can be stored.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people within a government who give advice to the highest leader, such as the president or prime minister:",
        "examples": [
          "In the US, the Secretary of Defense is a member of the president’s Cabinet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of the most important people in a government, who meet regularly to make the main decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "As president he holds the reins of power, including the power of appointing the Cabinet.",
          "a cabinet appointment/member/post",
          "Cabinet minister"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cabinets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small group of the most important people in government, who advise the President or Prime Minister and make important decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "The Cabinet meet/meets every Thursday.",
          "The president is completing the selection of his new cabinet.",
          "a Cabinet post",
          "UK a cabinet reshuffle (= changes in the cabinet)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture with shelves, cupboards, or drawers, used for storing or showing things:",
        "examples": [
          "Valuable pieces of china were on display in a glass-fronted cabinet.",
          "The office had a row of filing cabinets along one wall.",
          "I looked for a cotton swab in the bathroom cabinet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture with shelves or drawers that is used for storing useful things or showing decorative things:",
        "examples": [
          "a medicine cabinet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A filing cabinet is a set of large drawers in which papers can be stored.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people within a government who give advice to the highest leader, such as the president or prime minister:",
        "examples": [
          "In the US, the Secretary of Defense is a member of the president’s Cabinet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of the most important people in a government, who meet regularly to make the main decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "As president he holds the reins of power, including the power of appointing the Cabinet.",
          "a cabinet appointment/member/post",
          "Cabinet minister"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cabins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, simple house made of wood:",
        "examples": [
          "a log cabin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small room where you sleep in a ship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area where passengers sit in an aircraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small separate space for someone to work in, inside a larger office",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate space in an aircraft for passengers or for the people operating it, or a room on a ship equipped with beds for sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "They gave us seats in the first-class cabin of the plane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, simple house:",
        "examples": [
          "We stayed in a cabin in the mountains for two weeks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of wires, covered by plastic, that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a length of cable",
          "The road has been dug up in order to lay cables.",
          "overhead power cables"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "The office has gone over to cable.",
          "This channel is only available on cable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put cables under the ground in an area so that television or phone signals can be sent along them:",
        "examples": [
          "Many rural areas have not yet been cabled.",
          "You will have to buy a satellite dish or get cabled up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a length of) wire, esp. twisted into thick, strong rope or used to carry electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] They dug up the road in order to lay phone cables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) a message sent by electric signal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of covered wires or fibres that electrical or electronic signals travel through:",
        "examples": [
          "lay/install cable Hotels use Wi-Fi to provide in-room access without having to lay cable.",
          "ethernet/fibre-optic/network/power cable"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of sending television programmes or phone signals along wires under the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "This channel is only available on cable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cables": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of wires, covered by plastic, that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a length of cable",
          "The road has been dug up in order to lay cables.",
          "overhead power cables"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "The office has gone over to cable.",
          "This channel is only available on cable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put cables under the ground in an area so that television or phone signals can be sent along them:",
        "examples": [
          "Many rural areas have not yet been cabled.",
          "You will have to buy a satellite dish or get cabled up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a length of) wire, esp. twisted into thick, strong rope or used to carry electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] They dug up the road in order to lay phone cables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) a message sent by electric signal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of covered wires or fibres that electrical or electronic signals travel through:",
        "examples": [
          "lay/install cable Hotels use Wi-Fi to provide in-room access without having to lay cable.",
          "ethernet/fibre-optic/network/power cable"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of sending television programmes or phone signals along wires under the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "This channel is only available on cable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cabling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of wires, covered by plastic, that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a length of cable",
          "The road has been dug up in order to lay cables.",
          "overhead power cables"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "The office has gone over to cable.",
          "This channel is only available on cable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put cables under the ground in an area so that television or phone signals can be sent along them:",
        "examples": [
          "Many rural areas have not yet been cabled.",
          "You will have to buy a satellite dish or get cabled up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a length of) wire, esp. twisted into thick, strong rope or used to carry electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] They dug up the road in order to lay phone cables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) a message sent by electric signal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of covered wires or fibres that electrical or electronic signals travel through:",
        "examples": [
          "lay/install cable Hotels use Wi-Fi to provide in-room access without having to lay cable.",
          "ethernet/fibre-optic/network/power cable"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of sending television programmes or phone signals along wires under the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "This channel is only available on cable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caboose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small railway carriage, usually at the back of a train",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cabs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the separate front part of a large vehicle, such as a truck, bus, or train, in which the driver sits",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a taxi:",
        "examples": [
          "It'll save time if we go by cab."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a vehicle pulled by a horse, used as a taxi",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a taxi (= car with a driver whom you pay to take you where you want to go)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the separate part at the front of some vehicles in which the driver sits:",
        "examples": [
          "the cab of a truck"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cache": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hidden store of things, or the place where they are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "an arms cache",
          "a cache of explosives/weapons/drugs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area or type of computer memory in which information that is often in use can be stored temporarily and got to especially quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "256 Kb secondary cache"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a hidden or safe store:",
        "examples": [
          "We have supplies cached at sites all over the country.",
          "The squirrels pull off the cones and drop them to the ground, then collect and cache them for winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store information in a cache (= a type of computer memory for storing information temporarily and getting to it quickly):",
        "examples": [
          "Links to cached pages are listed as well as links to live web pages.",
          "Most service providers improve customer response times by caching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a secret or hidden store of things, or the place where they are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "Authorities believe the robber was after a hidden cache of $2,500 kept in a box under the counter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area or type of computer memory in which information that is often in use can be stored temporarily, so that you can get to it quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Set your browser so that the cache is automatically cleared out frequently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store computer information temporarily so that a user can get to it quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "All browsers speed up your Web surfing by caching components of Web pages you access."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cackle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make the loud, unpleasant sound of a chicken:",
        "examples": [
          "The hens cackled in alarm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh in a loud, high voice:",
        "examples": [
          "A group of women were cackling in a corner.",
          "a cackling witch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the loud sound of a chicken, or (of a person) to laugh or talk in a loud, high voice:",
        "examples": [
          "The hens cackled in alarm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cackles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make the loud, unpleasant sound of a chicken:",
        "examples": [
          "The hens cackled in alarm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh in a loud, high voice:",
        "examples": [
          "A group of women were cackling in a corner.",
          "a cackling witch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the loud sound of a chicken, or (of a person) to laugh or talk in a loud, high voice:",
        "examples": [
          "The hens cackled in alarm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cackling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the loud, unpleasant sound of a chicken:",
        "examples": [
          "The hens cackled in alarm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh in a loud, high voice:",
        "examples": [
          "A group of women were cackling in a corner.",
          "a cackling witch"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cacophony": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant mixture of loud sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "What a cacophony!",
          "As we entered the farmyard we were met with a cacophony of animal sounds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cactus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of many types of desert plant, usually with sharp spines (= long points) and thick stems for storing water:",
        "examples": [
          "The only thing that grows here is an occasional sage bush or cactus.",
          "Spectacular giant cacti stand on the hillside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of a type of plant that grows in the desert, having thick stems for storing water and usually spines (= sharp points)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who behaves badly or dishonestly, especially to women:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a cad and a bounder - I'm not in the least surprised he let you down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for computer aided design: the use of computers to design objects",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for coronary artery disease: a condition in which arteries in the heart that supply blood to the heart muscles, become blocked",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for computer-aided design; computer-assisted design: the use of computers to help design products:",
        "examples": [
          "CAD software/technology",
          "An office worker is now using a CAD system to plot production process flow, a job previously reserved only for engineers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cadaver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dead human body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dead human body, esp. one used by medical students for study",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "caddy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small container",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cadence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the regular rise and fall of the voice:",
        "examples": [
          "Cadence is usually the hardest aspect of a foreign language to adopt.",
          "It can be difficult to find the words and cadences to deliver your argument effectively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of chords (= different notes played together) at the end of a piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "She incorporated cadences from gospel in her singing.",
          "Music theorists of the later eighteenth century paid new attention to prosody and rhythmic cadence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of steps per minute taken when you are running or the number of turns per minute that your pedals (= the parts that you push down with your feet) make when you are cycling:",
        "examples": [
          "The foot sensor measures stride length and cadence.",
          "In the beginning, the best way to improve speed is to boost pedalling cadence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular rise and fall of sound, esp. of the human voice:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke in the lyrical cadence of her East African accent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cadet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a student in the armed forces or the police",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student who is training to be a military or police officer",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cadets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a student in the armed forces or the police",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student who is training to be a military or police officer",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "caesar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a title used by emperors (= rulers) of ancient Rome:",
        "examples": [
          "Who was the greatest Caesar?",
          "He raised two legions and was soon calling himself \"Caesar\".",
          "Augustus Caesar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the Roman emperor and general Julius Caesar:",
        "examples": [
          "Caesar invaded Britain from Boulogne."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caesarean": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an operation in which the uterus is cut open to allow a baby or baby animal to be born:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to have a Caesarean.",
          "The only way to deliver the baby safely would be to perform a caesarean.",
          "The baby was born by Caesarian section."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving or related to a Caesarean:",
        "examples": [
          "a Caesarean birth/delivery",
          "a caesarean scar",
          "An analysis of current birthing statistics show that caesarian intervention has increased in recent years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cafe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a restaurant where simple and usually quite cheap meals are served:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a little café on the corner that serves very good coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small shop",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small restaurant where simple meals and drinks are served:",
        "examples": [
          "We had lunch in a sidewalk café."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cafes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a restaurant where simple and usually quite cheap meals are served:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a little café on the corner that serves very good coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small shop",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small restaurant where simple meals and drinks are served:",
        "examples": [
          "We had lunch in a sidewalk café."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cafeteria": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a restaurant (often in a factory, a college, or an office building) where people collect food and drink from a serving area and take it to a table themselves after paying for it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a restaurant where people choose what they want from the foods and drinks that are offered in a serving area and carry the items to a table after paying for them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a restaurant in a factory, school, office building, etc., where people collect food and drink from a serving area and take it to their tables:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees have four different salads to choose from for lunch in the company cafeteria."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caffeine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stimulant chemical (= something that makes people more active) that is found in food and drink made from some plants, including coffee, tea and chocolate",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical found in coffee and tea that is a stimulant (= something that tends to make you more active)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a space surrounded on all sides by bars or wire, in which animals or birds are kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a space surrounded by wire or a net on three sides, which is used by baseball players to practise hitting the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "She practised for hours in a cage.",
          "My father set up a cage for me in our back garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or keep birds or animals in a cage:",
        "examples": [
          "caged birds/animals",
          "Sam's been prowling about like a caged animal all morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure shaped like a box but with bars or wires as its sides, for keeping pets or for housing animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The lab was stocked with wire cages for mice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or keep birds or animals in a cage:",
        "examples": [
          "caged birds/animals",
          "Sam's been prowling about like a caged animal all morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a space surrounded on all sides by bars or wire, in which animals or birds are kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a space surrounded by wire or a net on three sides, which is used by baseball players to practise hitting the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "She practised for hours in a cage.",
          "My father set up a cage for me in our back garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or keep birds or animals in a cage:",
        "examples": [
          "caged birds/animals",
          "Sam's been prowling about like a caged animal all morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure shaped like a box but with bars or wires as its sides, for keeping pets or for housing animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The lab was stocked with wire cages for mice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cagey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unwilling to give information:",
        "examples": [
          "He was very cagey about what happened at the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not wanting to say plainly what you think or intend to do:",
        "examples": [
          "He was pretty cagey about his money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cahoots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "acting together with others for an illegal or dishonest purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "A banker and a government minister were in cahoots over a property deal.",
          "It's reckoned that someone in the government was in cahoots with the assassin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cairo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Egypt, situated in the northern part of the country on the river Nile",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cajun": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in the US state of Louisiana and whose relations in the past were French-speaking Canadians",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Cajuns:",
        "examples": [
          "Cajun cooking/food",
          "Lafayette is the home of Cajun music/dance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person belonging to a group of French-speaking people living in southern Louisiana in the US",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet food made with a mixture of flour, eggs, fat, and sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like a piece of/a slice of/some cake?",
          "chocolate/sponge cake",
          "a birthday/Christmas cake",
          "cream cakes",
          "He made/baked a delicious cake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small flat object made by pressing together a soft substance:",
        "examples": [
          "fish/potato cakes",
          "a cake of soap"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something or someone thickly with a substance that then dries out:",
        "examples": [
          "The men were caked in layers of filth and grime.",
          "boots caked with mud",
          "She said that if your intestines are caked up with stuff, most of what you eat is not going to get through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet food made from flour, eggs, fat, and sugar mixed together and baked:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a chocolate cake"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, flat object made by pressing together a soft substance:",
        "examples": [
          "a cake of soap"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a surface) covered with a thick layer of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I looked at my fingers, now caked with dirt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cakes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet food made with a mixture of flour, eggs, fat, and sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like a piece of/a slice of/some cake?",
          "chocolate/sponge cake",
          "a birthday/Christmas cake",
          "cream cakes",
          "He made/baked a delicious cake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small flat object made by pressing together a soft substance:",
        "examples": [
          "fish/potato cakes",
          "a cake of soap"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something or someone thickly with a substance that then dries out:",
        "examples": [
          "The men were caked in layers of filth and grime.",
          "boots caked with mud",
          "She said that if your intestines are caked up with stuff, most of what you eat is not going to get through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet food made from flour, eggs, fat, and sugar mixed together and baked:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a chocolate cake"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, flat object made by pressing together a soft substance:",
        "examples": [
          "a cake of soap"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cakewalk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is very easy to achieve, or a contest that is very easy to win:",
        "examples": [
          "The Superbowl was a cakewalk for the Forty-Niners.",
          "His re-election was predicted to be a cakewalk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US in the past, an entertainment in which African-American people danced using complicated steps, sometimes to win a prize:",
        "examples": [
          "Cakewalks generally took place at get-togethers on plantations where Black people had been enslaved, both before and after emancipation in the Southern United States."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the style of dance performed in this entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "The cakewalk was a syncopated dance step which couples performed in unison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "music written for a cakewalk:",
        "examples": [
          "He published his first composition, a cakewalk, in 1899."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calamari": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pieces of squid that are cooked and eaten",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "calamity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious accident or bad event causing damage or suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "A series of calamities ruined them - floods, a failed harvest, and the death of a son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event that causes much suffering to many people:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory closings were a calamity for the whole city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calcium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is present in teeth, bones, and chalk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element present in teeth, bones, and chalk (= type of soft, white rock)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "calculate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to judge the number or amount of something by using the information that you already have, and adding, taking away, multiplying, or dividing numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "The cost of the damage caused by the recent storms has been calculated as/at over £5 million.",
          "The new tax system would be calculated on the value of property owned by an individual.",
          "[ + question word ] At some stage we need to calculate when the project will be finished.",
          "[ + that ] He's calculated that it would take him two years to save up enough for a car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge the amount or value of something by using information and esp. numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] We tried to calculate how fast he was moving when the car crashed.",
          "I calculated the total cost to be over $9000.",
          "[ + that clause ] Lieutenant Chilton calculated that six men had been lost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find an amount or number using mathematics:",
        "examples": [
          "calculate according to/based on/on the basis of Their pension will be calculated on the basis of their earnings and length of service.",
          "calculate that It has been calculated that the economy shrank by 2% last quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form an opinion about something:",
        "examples": [
          "They are already in the lead and are calculating that, in all probability, they will win the election."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calculated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "planned or arranged in order to produce a particular effect:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a cruel, calculated crime with absolutely no justification.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's a policy that was hardly calculated to (= will not) win votes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "planned or arranged in order to produce a particular effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie is calculated to appeal to young girls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calculating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "often controlling situations for your own advantage in a way that is slightly unpleasant and causes people not to trust you:",
        "examples": [
          "In the film she's depicted as a very cold and calculating character."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using other people or situations as a way to get something you want, esp. in a selfish or secret way:",
        "examples": [
          "The letter reveals a very calculating young man who had always sought a career in politics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calculation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of using information you already have and adding, taking away, multiplying, or dividing numbers to judge the number or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The calculations that you did/made contained a few inaccuracies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "careful planning to control a situation for your own advantage in a way that is slightly unpleasant and causes people not to trust you:",
        "examples": [
          "There's an element of calculation in his behaviour that makes me distrust him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of finding an amount or number using mathematics:",
        "examples": [
          "A calculation of their tax liability will be made from their account books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion that you form about something, or the process of forming an opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "My calculation is that it's going to take a while."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calculations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of using information you already have and adding, taking away, multiplying, or dividing numbers to judge the number or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The calculations that you did/made contained a few inaccuracies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "careful planning to control a situation for your own advantage in a way that is slightly unpleasant and causes people not to trust you:",
        "examples": [
          "There's an element of calculation in his behaviour that makes me distrust him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of finding an amount or number using mathematics:",
        "examples": [
          "A calculation of their tax liability will be made from their account books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion that you form about something, or the process of forming an opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "My calculation is that it's going to take a while."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calculator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small electronic device that is used for doing calculations:",
        "examples": [
          "You may bring a calculator into the exam.",
          "a pocket/hand-held/desktop calculator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of software, a feature on a website, etc., that helps you to calculate a particular amount that relates to your situation:",
        "examples": [
          "There are calculators online that show you how long it will take to pay off credit-card debt.",
          "Click this link to find a flight carbon emission calculator.",
          "a loan/mortgage/annuity calculator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device used for doing mathematical processes such as adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying numbers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a small piece of electronic equipment or a computer program that does mathematical calculations:",
        "examples": [
          "a desk/pocket calculator",
          "The flexible savings account has an online calculator that helps employees estimate health expenses.",
          "Use our handy mortgage calculator to work out your monthly repayments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calculus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of advanced mathematics in which continuously changing values are studied:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you do calculus at A level?",
          "It is essential to understand functions and derivatives, key building blocks in calculus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of calculating, judging, or deciding something in a complicated situation:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a very tricky political calculus involved here.",
          "The piece about jury screening discusses the decision-making calculus itself.",
          "The new legislation changes the calculus for car manufacturers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of a hard mineral substance that is formed in the body, for example in the kidneys or gall bladder:",
        "examples": [
          "Stones that form in the kidney or bladder are called urinary calculi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard substance that forms on the teeth:",
        "examples": [
          "The disease process begins when plaque on the tooth hardens to tartar, which hardens further to become calcified tartar, or calculus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mathematical study of continually changing values",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mathematical study of continually changing values",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "calcutta": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in rugby union, a game played between England and Scotland every year to win a trophy (= a large silver cup as a prize), or the trophy itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The result means that England retain the Calcutta Cup.",
          "The team are preparing for next week's Calcutta Cup match at Murrayfield."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calendar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a printed table showing all the days, weeks, and months of the year:",
        "examples": [
          "An old calendar for 2012 was still hanging on the wall of her office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book with a separate space or page for each day, in which you write down your future arrangements, meetings, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He wrote the date of the meeting in his calendar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system used to measure and arrange the days, weeks, months, and special events of the year according to a belief system or tradition:",
        "examples": [
          "the Christian/Jewish/Chinese calendar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of events and dates within a particular year that are important for an organization or for the people involved in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "the political/school calendar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan an event to take place on a particular date:",
        "examples": [
          "The house calendared an anti-terrorism bill in November.",
          "Plans are made, and don’t work out. Appointments are calendared, then cancelled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a printed table showing the arrangement of the days, weeks, and months of the year",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A calendar is also a list of meetings or things you have to do at particular times:",
        "examples": [
          "My calendar is pretty crowded over the next few weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A calendar is also a system for deciding the beginning and end of years, their total length, and the parts into which they are divided:",
        "examples": [
          "The Gregorian calendar is used today in most parts of the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a table showing all the days, weeks, and months of the year:",
        "examples": [
          "a desk/wall calendar",
          "The date Dec. 31 is circled in red on the calendar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book, with pages for each day, in which you write down what you have to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I've noted the date in my calendar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program showing planned activities with their dates and times:",
        "examples": [
          "I can access the calendars of everybody in the department.",
          "There's nothing in his calendar for today.",
          "To submit events directly to the online calendar, please enter a user name and email address on the form below."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of events and dates within a year that are important to an organization or to the people involved in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "the academic/court/election, etc. calendar With just weeks left in the legislative calendar, there has been no vote yet on this most important issue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calendars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a printed table showing all the days, weeks, and months of the year:",
        "examples": [
          "An old calendar for 2012 was still hanging on the wall of her office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book with a separate space or page for each day, in which you write down your future arrangements, meetings, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He wrote the date of the meeting in his calendar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system used to measure and arrange the days, weeks, months, and special events of the year according to a belief system or tradition:",
        "examples": [
          "the Christian/Jewish/Chinese calendar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of events and dates within a particular year that are important for an organization or for the people involved in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "the political/school calendar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan an event to take place on a particular date:",
        "examples": [
          "The house calendared an anti-terrorism bill in November.",
          "Plans are made, and don’t work out. Appointments are calendared, then cancelled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a printed table showing the arrangement of the days, weeks, and months of the year",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A calendar is also a list of meetings or things you have to do at particular times:",
        "examples": [
          "My calendar is pretty crowded over the next few weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A calendar is also a system for deciding the beginning and end of years, their total length, and the parts into which they are divided:",
        "examples": [
          "The Gregorian calendar is used today in most parts of the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a table showing all the days, weeks, and months of the year:",
        "examples": [
          "a desk/wall calendar",
          "The date Dec. 31 is circled in red on the calendar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book, with pages for each day, in which you write down what you have to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I've noted the date in my calendar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program showing planned activities with their dates and times:",
        "examples": [
          "I can access the calendars of everybody in the department.",
          "There's nothing in his calendar for today.",
          "To submit events directly to the online calendar, please enter a user name and email address on the form below."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of events and dates within a year that are important to an organization or to the people involved in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "the academic/court/election, etc. calendar With just weeks left in the legislative calendar, there has been no vote yet on this most important issue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young cow, or the young of various other large mammals such as elephants and whales",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a cow is in calf, it is pregnant:",
        "examples": [
          "Two of the herd were in calf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thick curved part at the back of the human leg between the knee and the foot:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been unable to play since January because of a torn calf muscle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young cow, or the young of various other large mammals, including elephants and whales",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the curved part of the back of the human leg below the knee",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cali": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "Luckily, here in Cali I don’t have to deal with freezing temperatures and I can go running all year round.",
          "I'm from Cali — I just moved from San Fran to LA."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the western part of Colombia:",
        "examples": [
          "Cali, Colombia's third city, has a large number of dance clubs.",
          "They have daily flights to Bogotá, Cali, and other cities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caliber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of someone or something, especially someone's ability:",
        "examples": [
          "If teaching paid more it might attract people of (a) higher caliber.",
          "The competition entries were of such (a) high caliber that judging them was very difficult."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the width of the inside of a pipe, especially of the long cylinder-shaped part of a gun, or the width of a bullet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree of quality or excellence of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s not easy to recruit high caliber personnel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the width of the inside of a pipe, esp. of the long, cylindrical part of a gun, or the width of a bullet:",
        "examples": [
          "a .22-caliber rifle"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calibrate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to mark units of measurement on an instrument such so that it can measure accurately:",
        "examples": [
          "a calibrated stick for measuring the amount of oil in an engine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to check a measuring instrument to see if it is accurate",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make, adjust, or check the setting (= the position) of the controls used to make measurements with a tool or measuring device:",
        "examples": [
          "Our radar was calibrated for 100,000 yards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calibrated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark units of measurement on an instrument such so that it can measure accurately:",
        "examples": [
          "a calibrated stick for measuring the amount of oil in an engine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to check a measuring instrument to see if it is accurate",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "calibration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the units of measurement marked on an instrument so that it can measure accurately:",
        "examples": [
          "A fine catheter with 10-mm calibrations was inserted by the surgeon.",
          "At the rear of the heating element is a temperature control dial with calibrations from 1 to 5."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of checking a measuring instrument to see if it is accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a metrology lab for instrument calibration and repair.",
          "The terminal display leads the operator through the calibration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calibrations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the units of measurement marked on an instrument so that it can measure accurately:",
        "examples": [
          "A fine catheter with 10-mm calibrations was inserted by the surgeon.",
          "At the rear of the heating element is a temperature control dial with calibrations from 1 to 5."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of checking a measuring instrument to see if it is accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a metrology lab for instrument calibration and repair.",
          "The terminal display leads the operator through the calibration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "california": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state on the west coast of the US, whose capital city is Sacramento and whose largest city is Los Angeles:",
        "examples": [
          "Take some time out to discover the joys of California.",
          "California wines rank among the best in the world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "californian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone from the US state of California:",
        "examples": [
          "By 2040, one out of two Californians will be Latino.",
          "Californian Glenn Martin designed and flew an airplane as early as 1909."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the US state of California or its people:",
        "examples": [
          "Surfing is probably the best-known Californian pastime.",
          "Very little remains to mark the existence of the Californian Native Americans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes a phone call, especially a member of the public who calls a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a visitor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who telephones someone else",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes a phone call:",
        "examples": [
          "On Wednesday nearly all the phone lines were continuously busy, with callers waiting approximately 30 minutes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "callers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes a phone call, especially a member of the public who calls a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a visitor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who telephones someone else",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes a phone call:",
        "examples": [
          "On Wednesday nearly all the phone lines were continuously busy, with callers waiting approximately 30 minutes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong wish to do a job, usually one that is socially valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm glad she's going into medicine. It's a very worthy calling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that is a person’s most important job, esp. one in which the person has an unusually strong interest and ability:",
        "examples": [
          "She believes the medical profession should be thought of as a calling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "callous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unkind, cruel, and without sympathy or feeling for other people:",
        "examples": [
          "It might sound callous, but I don't care if he's homeless. He's not living with me!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without sympathy or feeling for other people:",
        "examples": [
          "As callous as it may sound, trying to help some students is a waste of time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "callow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Someone, especially a young person, who is callow behaves in a way that shows they have little experience, confidence, or judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "Mark was just a callow youth of 16 when he arrived in Paris."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:",
        "examples": [
          "They've called the twins Edward and Thomas.",
          "What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?",
          "His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him Johnny.",
          "What's her new novel called?",
          "I wish he wouldn't keep calling me \"dear\" - it's so patronizing!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person, especially a child, calls someone names, they address that person with a name that is intended to be offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "Tom's worried that if he wears glasses at school the other children will call him names."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a phone to talk to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He called (you) last night when you were out.",
          "She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.",
          "I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.",
          "Do you think we should call the police?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a phone call that is paid for by the person who receives it:",
        "examples": [
          "She got his phone number from another inmate and called collect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider someone or something to be:",
        "examples": [
          "He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.",
          "One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!",
          "I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider something as belonging to you:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't aspire to anything very grand - I just want a place I can call my own."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you call?",
          "Do I hear someone calling for you?",
          "[ + speech ] \"Hey, you! Come over here!\" she called.",
          "The blackbird called to its mate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask people in a meeting to stop talking so that the meeting can continue:",
        "examples": [
          "She called for order/called the meeting to order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some sports, to say what the next play will be:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach calls the plays from the sideline.",
          "The catcher calls pitches by signalling with his fingers.",
          "The setter usually calls the serve receive ball with a signal, then makes other calls verbally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe a sports game as it is happening, especially on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "He called the game for ABC.",
          "Vin Scully called Dodgers games for 67 years, on both radio and TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone to come to you:",
        "examples": [
          "I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call for me in the night.",
          "I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.",
          "At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to visit someone, especially for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "The electrician must have called round this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:",
        "examples": [
          "The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.",
          "The papers are predicting that the prime minister will call an election in the spring.",
          "It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sports official calls something, they make a decision about an action by a player or about a shot (= a kick, hit, or throw of the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + adv  ] The line judge called the ball out.",
          "The umpire called the delivery a wide.",
          "Baseball umpires call balls and strikes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone a call Give me a call when you get back from your holiday.",
          "make a call I've just got a couple of calls to make.",
          "get a call I got a call from an old college friend last night.",
          "If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the phone?",
          "return someone's call That decorator you called about painting the house - did he ever return your call?",
          "The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.",
          "Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound an animal makes or the sound of someone shouting something:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone a call I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.",
          "The whale has a very distinctive call.",
          "call for help She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of people wanting or needing a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "There's not much call for fur coats these days.",
          "formal I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a demand for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short visit, especially an official one made by someone whose job is connected with health:",
        "examples": [
          "on a call Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.",
          "pay a call on old-fashioned I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.",
          "make a call The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "make a call We can't let this situation continue for much longer - someone is going to have to make a call about what happens next.",
          "good call The decision to extend Army tours from one year to 15 months was a good call.",
          "tough call It was a tough call, but eventually I decided to give up my job.",
          "More investment? That's got to be your call - you're the one that's paying!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision by a sports official about an action by a player or a shot (= a throw, hit, or kick of the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "At the start of the second set, he challenged a questionable line call.",
          "The ref made a number of controversial calls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:",
        "examples": [
          "They can’t decide whether to call their new baby Carol or Alice.",
          "His name is Anthony, but everyone calls him Tony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To call someone names is to use rude or insulting words to describe someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Politicians waste a lot of time calling each other names and criticizing each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to telephone someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I called last night and left a message.",
          "[ T ] Jenny called me and invited us over for the weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you call someone collect, you telephone someone who agrees to pay for the cost of talking to you",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something in a loud voice, esp. in order to get someone’s attention:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] “Answer ‘Here!’ when I call your name,” the teacher said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you call the roll you read aloud the names of all the people on a list to make certain that each person is present:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher calls the roll at the beginning of each day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone to come to you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I ran to Jonathan as soon as I heard him call.",
          "[ T ] You’d better call an ambulance.",
          "[ M ] Susan, would you call in the next patient, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider someone or something to be something:",
        "examples": [
          "I wouldn’t call him a friend – he’s just someone I met.",
          "The umpire called him safe on a close play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for or demand something, or to decide officially to have a particular event:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor called a meeting of local organizations to discuss budget priorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a visit that someone makes, esp. as part of a job:",
        "examples": [
          "The locksmith is out on a call right now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "People who work in medicine and other important activities are said to be on call when they are available to make visits or to speak to someone on the telephone at any time:",
        "examples": [
          "Dr. Menendez is on call for the next 24 hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "I really don’t know what to do – it’s your call."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reason or cause:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] There’s no call for you to get so angry – I was just kidding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud sound made by a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Where we camp, near the river, you can hear the call of the wolf almost every night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the characteristic cry of a bird:",
        "examples": [
          "Students tried to imitate the calls of their favorite birds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to phone someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll tell Mr Baker you called. Would you like me to pass on any message?",
          "Please call us as soon as possible so that we can resolve this issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a phone call that is paid for by the person who receives it:",
        "examples": [
          "To call collect from overseas, you need to reach an international operator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask or demand that a particular action should be taken or that a particular event should happen:",
        "examples": [
          "call an election/meeting/strike An emergency meeting of the board was called for the next day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask people in a meeting or law court to be quiet so that the meeting or legal action can continue:",
        "examples": [
          "The senator called the Judiciary Committee meeting to order.",
          "A deputy called for order in the courtroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say officially that borrowed money must be paid back:",
        "examples": [
          "call (in) a debt/loan The contract gives the lender the right to call a loan if the borrower sells the property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay back money to a person or organization holding a bond before the date when the bond matures (= when it would normally be paid back):",
        "examples": [
          "When interest rates plunge, a company may decide to call a bond."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone to come to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "call sb in/into/over He was called into a manager's office and told that, after 26 years of service, he was no longer needed.",
          "She called me over and asked if I was interested in applying for the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to visit a person or place for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "A salesman called at my home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that a particular event or action will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "He claims to have called the downturn in the economy nearly four years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone say what they know about a situation, in a court of law or to a government official or group:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee can call witnesses and compel them to answer questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of communicating with someone by phone:",
        "examples": [
          "a phone/telephone call I'm expecting a phone call from him this morning.",
          "a local/international/long-distance call The company is dropping international call charges to over 20 countries.",
          "make/place a call We're not allowed to make private calls at work.",
          "get/receive/take a call Thank you for taking my call.",
          "return sb's call He was busy when I contacted him and he didn't return my calls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short visit, especially one for a particular or official purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a customer/sales call",
          "pay a call on sb While I was in the area, I took the opportunity of paying a call on one of my clients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a demand for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "a call for sth Yesterday there were renewed calls for a change in the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people or businesses want or need a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a call for/on sth Energy efficiency and conservation could lead to a reduced call for exports.",
          "no call for sth There is no call for such luxuries in the present economic climate.",
          "He was finding that there were a numbers of calls on his time in his new role."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a demand made by a company to shareholders for payment of money they owe for shares for which they have paid only part of the price:",
        "examples": [
          "Shareholders received notice of a call of 40 cents per share on all partly paid-up shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a demand for money that is owed to be paid back:",
        "examples": [
          "Your loan may contain a call provision if you fall behind on your payments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "call option",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a loan that must be paid back immediately upon the request of the financial organization lending the money:",
        "examples": [
          "Many banks have money market loans at call with discount houses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a bank account from which you can take money out when you ask for it:",
        "examples": [
          "All our accounts are at-call accounts that require no minimum deposit or balance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available to work when needed:",
        "examples": [
          "He is on call round-the-clock two weeks each month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "callus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of hard skin, especially on the feet or hands:",
        "examples": [
          "He had workman's hands which were rough and covered with calluses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of hard, thick skin, esp. on the feet or hands:",
        "examples": [
          "If you look at my hands, you will see the calluses of a farmer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calluses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of hard skin, especially on the feet or hands:",
        "examples": [
          "He had workman's hands which were rough and covered with calluses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of hard, thick skin, esp. on the feet or hands:",
        "examples": [
          "If you look at my hands, you will see the calluses of a farmer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "peaceful, quiet, and without worry:",
        "examples": [
          "keep calm Now keep calm everyone, the police are on their way.",
          "stay calm He usually stays calm in meetings, but this time he lost his temper.",
          "remain calm formal We would ask you to please remain calm and exit the building in an orderly fashion.",
          "He has a very calm manner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without hurried movement or noise:",
        "examples": [
          "After a night of fighting, the streets are now calm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the weather is calm, there is no wind, or if the sea or a lake is calm, it is still and has no waves.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone feeling upset, angry, or excited:",
        "examples": [
          "He tried to calm the screaming baby by rocking it back and forth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel less worried about something:",
        "examples": [
          "We very much want to calm people's fears and give them the information they need."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quiet or peaceful period or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "It was the calm of the countryside that he loved so much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quiet and relaxed manner",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "peaceful, quiet, or relaxed; without hurried movement, anxiety, or noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The pilot said we’d have to make an emergency landing, and the flight attendants tried to keep us calm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If weather is described as calm, it is not windy, and if the sea is described as calm, it is still or has only small waves:",
        "examples": [
          "Our ship arrived at the Mississippi delta on a calm, clear night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lessen someone's anxiety or make them more peaceful, quiet, or relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He tried his best to calm her (down).",
          "[ I ] I needed some time to calm down."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calmed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone feeling upset, angry, or excited:",
        "examples": [
          "He tried to calm the screaming baby by rocking it back and forth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel less worried about something:",
        "examples": [
          "We very much want to calm people's fears and give them the information they need."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calmer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "peaceful, quiet, and without worry:",
        "examples": [
          "keep calm Now keep calm everyone, the police are on their way.",
          "stay calm He usually stays calm in meetings, but this time he lost his temper.",
          "remain calm formal We would ask you to please remain calm and exit the building in an orderly fashion.",
          "He has a very calm manner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without hurried movement or noise:",
        "examples": [
          "After a night of fighting, the streets are now calm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the weather is calm, there is no wind, or if the sea or a lake is calm, it is still and has no waves.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone feeling upset, angry, or excited:",
        "examples": [
          "He tried to calm the screaming baby by rocking it back and forth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel less worried about something:",
        "examples": [
          "We very much want to calm people's fears and give them the information they need."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quiet or peaceful period or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "It was the calm of the countryside that he loved so much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quiet and relaxed manner",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "peaceful, quiet, or relaxed; without hurried movement, anxiety, or noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The pilot said we’d have to make an emergency landing, and the flight attendants tried to keep us calm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If weather is described as calm, it is not windy, and if the sea is described as calm, it is still or has only small waves:",
        "examples": [
          "Our ship arrived at the Mississippi delta on a calm, clear night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lessen someone's anxiety or make them more peaceful, quiet, or relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He tried his best to calm her (down).",
          "[ I ] I needed some time to calm down."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone feeling upset, angry, or excited:",
        "examples": [
          "He tried to calm the screaming baby by rocking it back and forth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel less worried about something:",
        "examples": [
          "We very much want to calm people's fears and give them the information they need."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calmly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a peaceful, quiet way and without worry or extreme emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "She reacted surprisingly calmly to the news of his death.",
          "OK everyone, let's all quiet down and talk about this calmly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without hurried movement or noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The storm was over, and small waves lapped calmly against the beach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calmness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being peaceful, quiet, and without worry:",
        "examples": [
          "Mark exudes calmness and never gets rattled.",
          "Despite the calmness of his voice, I could tell he was angry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of having no hurried movement or noise:",
        "examples": [
          "This area is good for swimming because of the relative calmness of the waters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "peaceful, quiet, and without worry:",
        "examples": [
          "keep calm Now keep calm everyone, the police are on their way.",
          "stay calm He usually stays calm in meetings, but this time he lost his temper.",
          "remain calm formal We would ask you to please remain calm and exit the building in an orderly fashion.",
          "He has a very calm manner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without hurried movement or noise:",
        "examples": [
          "After a night of fighting, the streets are now calm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the weather is calm, there is no wind, or if the sea or a lake is calm, it is still and has no waves.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone feeling upset, angry, or excited:",
        "examples": [
          "He tried to calm the screaming baby by rocking it back and forth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel less worried about something:",
        "examples": [
          "We very much want to calm people's fears and give them the information they need."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quiet or peaceful period or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "It was the calm of the countryside that he loved so much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quiet and relaxed manner",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "peaceful, quiet, or relaxed; without hurried movement, anxiety, or noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The pilot said we’d have to make an emergency landing, and the flight attendants tried to keep us calm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If weather is described as calm, it is not windy, and if the sea is described as calm, it is still or has only small waves:",
        "examples": [
          "Our ship arrived at the Mississippi delta on a calm, clear night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lessen someone's anxiety or make them more peaceful, quiet, or relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He tried his best to calm her (down).",
          "[ I ] I needed some time to calm down."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calorie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of energy, often used as a measurement of the amount of energy that food provides:",
        "examples": [
          "count calories His trainer encouraged him to count calories (= notice and record the calories of the foods he ate).",
          "There are about 50 calories in an apple.",
          "An athlete in training needs a lot of calories.",
          "He found calorie-counting the best way of losing weight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of heat energy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit used in measuring the amount of energy food provides when eaten and digested:",
        "examples": [
          "The typical US daily menu contains 3000 calories and should contain 2300."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit equal to the amount of heat needed to increase the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "calories": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of energy, often used as a measurement of the amount of energy that food provides:",
        "examples": [
          "count calories His trainer encouraged him to count calories (= notice and record the calories of the foods he ate).",
          "There are about 50 calories in an apple.",
          "An athlete in training needs a lot of calories.",
          "He found calorie-counting the best way of losing weight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of heat energy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit used in measuring the amount of energy food provides when eaten and digested:",
        "examples": [
          "The typical US daily menu contains 3000 calories and should contain 2300."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit equal to the amount of heat needed to increase the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "calvary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hill outside the city of Jerusalem where Jesus Christ was crucified (= killed on a cross)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sculpture or painting representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ:",
        "examples": [
          "The Plaza Mayor is dominated by a calvary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "calves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "pl of calf",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "calypso": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of popular Caribbean song whose words are often invented as the song is sung and deal with a subject of interest at the present time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of popular West Indian song whose words are often invented as the song is sung",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a camera, especially a small digital camera placed somewhere in order to record what happens there:",
        "examples": [
          "With this truly tiny digital cam that holds up to 104 pics in his pocket, he'll never miss another great shot.",
          "You can watch the birds close up via a bird feeder cam streaming live from the wildlife garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "The petrol engine was a twin cam.",
          "He had a souped-up 1995 Toyota Camry with a dual overhead cam 2.2 litre four-cylinder engine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for complementary and alternative medicine: a wide range of treatments for medical conditions that people use instead of or in addition to ordinary medicine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "camaraderie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of friendliness towards people that you work or share an experience with:",
        "examples": [
          "When you've been climbing alone for hours, there's a tremendous sense of camaraderie when you meet another climber."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly feeling toward people with whom you share an experience or with whom you work:",
        "examples": [
          "For me mountain climbing is less about physical effort than about cooperation and camaraderie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cambodia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in Southeast Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cambridge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a city in the east of England, famous for its university",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "camcorder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small video camera that can be held easily in one hand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of camera that records and plays images and sound on videotape and is small enough to hold in one hand",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "camel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large animal with a long neck, that lives in the desert and has one or two humps (= large raised areas of flesh) on its back",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, pale brown cloth made from wool and used to make coats",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large animal of desert areas that has a long neck and a back with either one or two humps (= large raised parts)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "camelot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in legends (= traditional stories) about ancient Britain, the castle of King Arthur, and the knights who helped and advised him:",
        "examples": [
          "The legend of Camelot, King Arthur and the Round Table has inspired writers all over the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name used to refer to the White House when John F. Kennedy was president, the people who worked with him, and the feelings of hope and belief about what they could achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "His ties to the Kennedy clan go back to the age of Camelot.",
          "He recalled the Camelot era of President John Kennedy and the civil rights movement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name for a place, time, or group of people, especially a country or government, when there is a lot of excitement, hope, and belief about what can be achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "This early piece of Thai writing describes an ideal kingdom - a Camelot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "camels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large animal with a long neck, that lives in the desert and has one or two humps (= large raised areas of flesh) on its back",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, pale brown cloth made from wool and used to make coats",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large animal of desert areas that has a long neck and a back with either one or two humps (= large raised parts)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cameo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small but noticeable part in a film, TV programme, or play, performed by a famous actor:",
        "examples": [
          "have a cameo The actor has a cameo as a hotel desk clerk.",
          "Despite cameos from several famous comedians, the show fails to amuse.",
          "cameo role He appears briefly towards the end of the film in a cameo role as a priest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part in a game, activity, event, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "This was an impressive cameo, especially given his lack of recent match practice.",
          "She only put in a cameo appearance at the office party.",
          "cameo role After playing a cameo role in the 2004 election, bloggers and new media moved to the mainstream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of usually oval jewellery on which there is a head or other shape of one colour on a surface of a different colour:",
        "examples": [
          "a cameo brooch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of usually oval jewelry on which the shape of a head or another shape is represented against a background of a different color",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brief but noticeable part, esp. in a movie, television program, or performance in a theater, usually by someone who is famous:",
        "examples": [
          "The former vice president makes a cameo appearance in the movie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "camera": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for taking photographs or making films or television programmes:",
        "examples": [
          "I forgot to take my camera with me to Portugal, so I couldn't take any photos.",
          "Television camera crews broadcast the event all round the world.",
          "It was said of Marilyn Monroe that the camera loved her (= that she looked very attractive on film and in photographs)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "appearing on a section of video:",
        "examples": [
          "They were caught on camera as they brutally attacked a man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for taking photographs, making films, or recording images on videotape",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cameraman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who operates a camera when films or television programmes are being made",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man or woman who operates a camera, esp. as a regular job, in making movies or television programs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cameras": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for taking photographs or making films or television programmes:",
        "examples": [
          "I forgot to take my camera with me to Portugal, so I couldn't take any photos.",
          "Television camera crews broadcast the event all round the world.",
          "It was said of Marilyn Monroe that the camera loved her (= that she looked very attractive on film and in photographs)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "appearing on a section of video:",
        "examples": [
          "They were caught on camera as they brutally attacked a man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for taking photographs, making films, or recording images on videotape",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cameroon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in West Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "camo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "clothes made from cloth in a mixture of colours, usually green and brown, like the clothes that soldiers wear to avoid being seen:",
        "examples": [
          "guys in camo and hunting hats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made from cloth in a mixture of colours, usually green and brown, like the clothes that soldiers wear:",
        "examples": [
          "his new camo jacket"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "camouflage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the use of leaves, branches, paints, and clothes for hiding soldiers or military equipment so that they cannot be seen against the area around them:",
        "examples": [
          "a camouflage jacket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that the colour or shape of an animal or plant appears to mix with its natural environment to prevent it from being seen and attacked:",
        "examples": [
          "The lizard's light brown skin acts as (a) camouflage in the desert sand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is meant to hide something, or behaviour that is intended to hide the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "Using smoke as (a) camouflage, the army advanced up the hill.",
          "He believed that her kindness was merely a camouflage for her real intentions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use leaves, branches, paints, or clothes to hide soldiers or military equipment so that they cannot be seen against the area around them:",
        "examples": [
          "The troops had camouflaged themselves so effectively that the enemy didn't notice them approaching.",
          "The tent was camouflaged to avoid detection by infiltrating enemy soldiers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal or plant) to have a colour or shape that makes it appear to mix with its natural environment so that it cannot be seen or attacked:",
        "examples": [
          "Often albino animals don't live long since they are unable to camouflage themselves.",
          "Textbooks use pictures of peppered moths camouflaged on tree trunks as evidence for natural selection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hide something, or to hide the truth about something:",
        "examples": [
          "He camouflaged the payments by listing them as \"building materials\".",
          "Some industries' losses are camouflaged by gains in other industries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which the appearance of someone or something when placed against a background makes the person or thing difficult or impossible to see:",
        "examples": [
          "The leafhopper is a little green insect that uses camouflage to blend in with the colors of the leaves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In military use, camouflage is an appearance designed to hide soldiers and equipment on the ground, esp. from being seen by enemy aircraft, by making them look like their surroundings.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hide soldiers and equipment on the ground from enemies by making them look like their surroundings:",
        "examples": [
          "The guns are dug in and camouflaged.",
          "fig.Her quiet voice camouflages the fierce competitor within her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "camouflaged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using or wearing camouflage (= plants, paints, or clothes used to hide soldiers and equipment so that they cannot be seen against the area around them):",
        "examples": [
          "He was surrounded by camouflaged soldiers.",
          "The buildings are carefully camouflaged under trees or dug into the sides of rocky hills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to see because of being hidden by or having the same colours or shapes as the natural environment:",
        "examples": [
          "The river is close by, though well camouflaged by trees lining its banks.",
          "The males are brightly coloured to attract the duller coloured and camouflaged females."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "partly changed in a way that is intended to hide the truth about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The character in the novel is carefully camouflaged, but is a portrait of his wife nonetheless.",
          "He failed to differentiate between truth and camouflaged lies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "camp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where people stay in tents or other temporary structures:",
        "examples": [
          "set up camp We set up camp (= put up our tents) by the lakeside.",
          "The found a place to pitch camp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area where people are kept temporarily for a particular reason:",
        "examples": [
          "a labour/prison/refugee camp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where soldiers stay when they are training or fighting a war:",
        "examples": [
          "an army camp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who share an opinion, especially a political one:",
        "examples": [
          "The pro-independence camp are demanding a referendum.",
          "The party is divided into two distinct camps over the legislation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put up a tent and stay in it for a short while, for example while on holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "We camped on one of the lower slopes of the mountain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a group of tents or temporary shelters in one place, or to put someone in a group of tents or temporary shelters:",
        "examples": [
          "Troops were camped only 25 miles from the capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a man) behaving and dressing in a way that some people think is typical of a gay man:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the name of that amazingly camp actor with the high voice and a funny walk?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using bright colours, loud sounds, unusual behaviour, etc. in a humorous way:",
        "examples": [
          "Their shows are always incredibly camp and flamboyant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people stay in tents or other temporary structures:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We set up camp for the night near a stream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A camp is also a place in the countryside organized for people, esp. children, to visit or live for a while to enjoy nature:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C/U ] We sent our son away to (a) summer camp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A camp is also a place where people, esp. military people, are trained, where military prisoners are kept, or where people have to live temporarily.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who share an opinion, esp. a political one:",
        "examples": [
          "Voters in the governor’s camp will believe whatever he says about the state budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to set up a tent or other temporary structure to give you shelter outside while you sleep or rest:",
        "examples": [
          "We camped in a valley between the two mountains.",
          "We used to go camping out west when I was a child."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "campaign": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a planned group of especially political, business, or military activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim:",
        "examples": [
          "The protests were part of their campaign against the proposed building development in the area.",
          "The government have just launched (= begun) their annual campaign to stop drunken driving.",
          "The ad agency created a controversial campaign featuring teenagers throwing red paint over public buildings.",
          "political campaign She has worked as a consultant for a number of political campaigns.",
          "campaign of violence This is the latest act of terrorism in a long-standing and bloody campaign of violence.",
          "She's the campaign organizer for the Labour Party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of connected actions or movements that forms part of a war:",
        "examples": [
          "a bombing campaign"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize a series of activities to try to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] They've been campaigning for years to get him out of prison.",
          "campaign for He's spending a lot of his time at the moment campaigning for the Conservative Party.",
          "The newspaper has been campaigning hard on behalf of its readers.",
          "campaign against They're busy campaigning against the building of a new motorway near here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a horse, boat, etc. in a race or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "She is campaigning several young horses and two advanced horses.",
          "Only 49 clubs from all over the world have campaigned boats in pursuit of yachting's greatest goal, the America's Cup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan consisting of a number of activities directed toward the achievement of an aim:",
        "examples": [
          "He ran the governor’s campaign for reelection.",
          "“Washington’s Crossing” is a history of the military campaign of 1776 and early 1777."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to achieve something, such as the election of someone to a political office, by taking part in a number of planned activities:",
        "examples": [
          "She campaigned for a law that would force the town to clean up the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a planned series of activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim:",
        "examples": [
          "The convention and visitor bureaus announced a $5 million marketing campaign.",
          "election campaign The Opposition leader launched his election campaign.",
          "launch/mount/start a campaign The university has launched a campus-wide campaign to reduce use of fossil fuels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize a series of activities to try to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "campaign for/against sth He won the election in November by campaigning against a tax increase."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "campaigned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize a series of activities to try to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] They've been campaigning for years to get him out of prison.",
          "campaign for He's spending a lot of his time at the moment campaigning for the Conservative Party.",
          "The newspaper has been campaigning hard on behalf of its readers.",
          "campaign against They're busy campaigning against the building of a new motorway near here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a horse, boat, etc. in a race or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "She is campaigning several young horses and two advanced horses.",
          "Only 49 clubs from all over the world have campaigned boats in pursuit of yachting's greatest goal, the America's Cup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "campaigning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize a series of activities to try to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] They've been campaigning for years to get him out of prison.",
          "campaign for He's spending a lot of his time at the moment campaigning for the Conservative Party.",
          "The newspaper has been campaigning hard on behalf of its readers.",
          "campaign against They're busy campaigning against the building of a new motorway near here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a horse, boat, etc. in a race or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "She is campaigning several young horses and two advanced horses.",
          "Only 49 clubs from all over the world have campaigned boats in pursuit of yachting's greatest goal, the America's Cup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "campaigns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a planned group of especially political, business, or military activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim:",
        "examples": [
          "The protests were part of their campaign against the proposed building development in the area.",
          "The government have just launched (= begun) their annual campaign to stop drunken driving.",
          "The ad agency created a controversial campaign featuring teenagers throwing red paint over public buildings.",
          "political campaign She has worked as a consultant for a number of political campaigns.",
          "campaign of violence This is the latest act of terrorism in a long-standing and bloody campaign of violence.",
          "She's the campaign organizer for the Labour Party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of connected actions or movements that forms part of a war:",
        "examples": [
          "a bombing campaign"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize a series of activities to try to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] They've been campaigning for years to get him out of prison.",
          "campaign for He's spending a lot of his time at the moment campaigning for the Conservative Party.",
          "The newspaper has been campaigning hard on behalf of its readers.",
          "campaign against They're busy campaigning against the building of a new motorway near here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a horse, boat, etc. in a race or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "She is campaigning several young horses and two advanced horses.",
          "Only 49 clubs from all over the world have campaigned boats in pursuit of yachting's greatest goal, the America's Cup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan consisting of a number of activities directed toward the achievement of an aim:",
        "examples": [
          "He ran the governor’s campaign for reelection.",
          "“Washington’s Crossing” is a history of the military campaign of 1776 and early 1777."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to achieve something, such as the election of someone to a political office, by taking part in a number of planned activities:",
        "examples": [
          "She campaigned for a law that would force the town to clean up the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a planned series of activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim:",
        "examples": [
          "The convention and visitor bureaus announced a $5 million marketing campaign.",
          "election campaign The Opposition leader launched his election campaign.",
          "launch/mount/start a campaign The university has launched a campus-wide campaign to reduce use of fossil fuels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize a series of activities to try to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "campaign for/against sth He won the election in November by campaigning against a tax increase."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "camped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put up a tent and stay in it for a short while, for example while on holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "We camped on one of the lower slopes of the mountain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a group of tents or temporary shelters in one place, or to put someone in a group of tents or temporary shelters:",
        "examples": [
          "Troops were camped only 25 miles from the capital."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "camper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who stays in a tent or in a holiday camp:",
        "examples": [
          "The site is far from any tourist traps so your fellow campers will be committed outdoors types.",
          "During the summer months we have on average 170 campers staying here every night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large vehicle that is designed to be lived in while travelling, especially on holiday :",
        "examples": [
          "Parked next to us was a camper with what sounded like dozens of kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle that has no engine but can be pulled by a car, that contains beds and cooking equipment and is used for living or travelling in, especially on holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "A truck with a camper got stuck in the mud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who stays and sleeps in an outside area for one or more days and nights, usually in a tent:",
        "examples": [
          "In the summer several thousand campers use this park every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A camper is also a large vehicle in which you can sleep and eat, sometimes built as one unit with a car and sometimes as a unit that can be separated.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "campers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who stays in a tent or in a holiday camp:",
        "examples": [
          "The site is far from any tourist traps so your fellow campers will be committed outdoors types.",
          "During the summer months we have on average 170 campers staying here every night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large vehicle that is designed to be lived in while travelling, especially on holiday :",
        "examples": [
          "Parked next to us was a camper with what sounded like dozens of kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle that has no engine but can be pulled by a car, that contains beds and cooking equipment and is used for living or travelling in, especially on holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "A truck with a camper got stuck in the mud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who stays and sleeps in an outside area for one or more days and nights, usually in a tent:",
        "examples": [
          "In the summer several thousand campers use this park every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A camper is also a large vehicle in which you can sleep and eat, sometimes built as one unit with a car and sometimes as a unit that can be separated.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "campfire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an outside fire, made and used by people who are staying outside or in tents",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fire outside that is made and used esp. by people who are staying in tents",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "campground": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of land where people on holiday can camp, usually with toilets and places for washing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land that has space for lots of people to put tents or RVs and stay while traveling or on vacation, and that often has bathrooms, a small store, a place for children to play, etc.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "camping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of staying in a tent on holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "go camping We used to go camping in Spain when I was a child.",
          "In our spare time we enjoy hiking and camping.",
          "The company sells camping equipment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of staying and sleeping in an outside area for one or more days and nights, usually in a tent:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1993, camping was the fifth most popular American vacation activity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "camps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where people stay in tents or other temporary structures:",
        "examples": [
          "set up camp We set up camp (= put up our tents) by the lakeside.",
          "The found a place to pitch camp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area where people are kept temporarily for a particular reason:",
        "examples": [
          "a labour/prison/refugee camp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where soldiers stay when they are training or fighting a war:",
        "examples": [
          "an army camp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who share an opinion, especially a political one:",
        "examples": [
          "The pro-independence camp are demanding a referendum.",
          "The party is divided into two distinct camps over the legislation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put up a tent and stay in it for a short while, for example while on holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "We camped on one of the lower slopes of the mountain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a group of tents or temporary shelters in one place, or to put someone in a group of tents or temporary shelters:",
        "examples": [
          "Troops were camped only 25 miles from the capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a man) behaving and dressing in a way that some people think is typical of a gay man:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the name of that amazingly camp actor with the high voice and a funny walk?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using bright colours, loud sounds, unusual behaviour, etc. in a humorous way:",
        "examples": [
          "Their shows are always incredibly camp and flamboyant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people stay in tents or other temporary structures:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We set up camp for the night near a stream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A camp is also a place in the countryside organized for people, esp. children, to visit or live for a while to enjoy nature:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C/U ] We sent our son away to (a) summer camp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A camp is also a place where people, esp. military people, are trained, where military prisoners are kept, or where people have to live temporarily.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who share an opinion, esp. a political one:",
        "examples": [
          "Voters in the governor’s camp will believe whatever he says about the state budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to set up a tent or other temporary structure to give you shelter outside while you sleep or rest:",
        "examples": [
          "We camped in a valley between the two mountains.",
          "We used to go camping out west when I was a child."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "campsite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of land where people on holiday can camp, usually with toilets and places for washing:",
        "examples": [
          "The campsite is in a beautiful location next to the beach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place for one tent at a place where people stay in tents:",
        "examples": [
          "Our tent was so large that they charged us for two campsites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in a campground or by itself where you can camp:",
        "examples": [
          "There are still another 50 to 60 campsites available in the park."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "campus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the buildings of a college or university and the land that surrounds them:",
        "examples": [
          "There's accommodation for about five hundred students on campus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the grounds, sometimes including the buildings, of a university, college, or school:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Surrounded by lovely trees, the Dartmouth campus is big and beautiful.",
          "[ U ] Freshmen at many universities are not allowed to live off campus (= in houses not on university property)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the buildings of a college or university, or of a large organization, and the land that surrounds them:",
        "examples": [
          "There are about 10,400 students on campus and 17,000 students in the distance learning program.",
          "Plans are for a six-story cancer center across the highway from the main hospital campus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a camera, especially a small digital camera placed somewhere in order to record what happens there:",
        "examples": [
          "With this truly tiny digital cam that holds up to 104 pics in his pocket, he'll never miss another great shot.",
          "You can watch the birds close up via a bird feeder cam streaming live from the wildlife garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "The petrol engine was a twin cam.",
          "He had a souped-up 1995 Toyota Camry with a dual overhead cam 2.2 litre four-cylinder engine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for complementary and alternative medicine: a wide range of treatments for medical conditions that people use instead of or in addition to ordinary medicine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "canada": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in North America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "canadian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Canada and its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Canada",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a person) of or coming from Canada",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "canadians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Canada and its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Canada",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a person) of or coming from Canada",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "canal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin stretch of water that is artificially made either for boats to travel along or for taking water from one area to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The Panama Canal provides a crucial shipping link between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow tube through which air, fluid, or other substances can pass:",
        "examples": [
          "The alimentary canal is the path by which food enters the body, and solid waste is passed out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a channel of water artificially made for boats to travel through or to carry water from one area to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Today, the canal is still used by ships."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "canals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin stretch of water that is artificially made either for boats to travel along or for taking water from one area to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The Panama Canal provides a crucial shipping link between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow tube through which air, fluid, or other substances can pass:",
        "examples": [
          "The alimentary canal is the path by which food enters the body, and solid waste is passed out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a channel of water artificially made for boats to travel through or to carry water from one area to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Today, the canal is still used by ships."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "canaries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, yellow bird that is well known for its singing, sometimes kept as a pet:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a canary in a birdcage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bright yellow colour:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know what compelled me to buy a blazer in a shocking shade of canary.",
          "This stylish toaster is available in in mint green, canary yellow, and lavender blue.",
          "Hot pinks, canary yellows, lime greens and electric blues give a jaunty air to his art."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bright yellow in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "All anyone remembers about my performance is that I wore a canary jacket.",
          "The butterfly is bright yellow, almost a canary shade.",
          "She drove up in a canary yellow sportscar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, yellow bird, popular as a pet in a cage",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "canary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, yellow bird that is well known for its singing, sometimes kept as a pet:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a canary in a birdcage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bright yellow colour:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know what compelled me to buy a blazer in a shocking shade of canary.",
          "This stylish toaster is available in in mint green, canary yellow, and lavender blue.",
          "Hot pinks, canary yellows, lime greens and electric blues give a jaunty air to his art."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bright yellow in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "All anyone remembers about my performance is that I wore a canary jacket.",
          "The butterfly is bright yellow, almost a canary shade.",
          "She drove up in a canary yellow sportscar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, yellow bird, popular as a pet in a cage",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "canasta": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a card game for two to six people that is played with two sets of cards",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cancel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to decide that an organized event will not happen, or to stop an order for goods or services that you no longer want:",
        "examples": [
          "They had to cancel tomorrow's game because of the bad weather.",
          "The 7.10 train to Budapest has been cancelled.",
          "to cancel a magazine subscription"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that no more episodes (= parts) of a television programme will be made or broadcast:",
        "examples": [
          "The network cancelled her talk show following the scandal.",
          "The show became a cult hit despite being cancelled after its first season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark a stamp to show that it has been used and cannot be used again",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely reject and stop supporting someone, especially because they have said something that offends you:",
        "examples": [
          "A celebrity who has shared an unpopular opinion on social media risks being \"cancelled\": they are completely boycotted by fans.",
          "College students decided to cancel her after her homophobic tweet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that something arranged in advance will not happen, or to state that you do not wish to receive something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We were supposed to meet for dinner but Elise had to cancel at the last minute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a stamp or check is canceled, it is marked to show it has been used:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He collects canceled stamps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that something that has been arranged will not happen:",
        "examples": [
          "cancel a flight/meeting/trip When a flight is cancelled, an airline is obliged to provide alternative transport or a refund.",
          "\"I canceled at the last minute,'' he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially end a legal agreement or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "cancel a contract/debt/obligation Leaders pledged to cancel the debt of the world’s most indebted countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark a cheque or other document to show that it has been used and cannot be used again:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumers who need a canceled check to prove that they made a payment can ask for a copy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop an order for goods or services that you no longer want or need:",
        "examples": [
          "Protesters are urging the government to cancel the order for the new weapons system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "canceled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to decide that an organized event will not happen, or to stop an order for goods or services that you no longer want:",
        "examples": [
          "They had to cancel tomorrow's game because of the bad weather.",
          "The 7.10 train to Budapest has been cancelled.",
          "to cancel a magazine subscription"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that no more episodes (= parts) of a television programme will be made or broadcast:",
        "examples": [
          "The network cancelled her talk show following the scandal.",
          "The show became a cult hit despite being cancelled after its first season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark a stamp to show that it has been used and cannot be used again",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely reject and stop supporting someone, especially because they have said something that offends you:",
        "examples": [
          "A celebrity who has shared an unpopular opinion on social media risks being \"cancelled\": they are completely boycotted by fans.",
          "College students decided to cancel her after her homophobic tweet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that something arranged in advance will not happen, or to state that you do not wish to receive something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We were supposed to meet for dinner but Elise had to cancel at the last minute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a stamp or check is canceled, it is marked to show it has been used:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He collects canceled stamps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that something that has been arranged will not happen:",
        "examples": [
          "cancel a flight/meeting/trip When a flight is cancelled, an airline is obliged to provide alternative transport or a refund.",
          "\"I canceled at the last minute,'' he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially end a legal agreement or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "cancel a contract/debt/obligation Leaders pledged to cancel the debt of the world’s most indebted countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark a cheque or other document to show that it has been used and cannot be used again:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumers who need a canceled check to prove that they made a payment can ask for a copy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop an order for goods or services that you no longer want or need:",
        "examples": [
          "Protesters are urging the government to cancel the order for the new weapons system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "canceling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to decide that an organized event will not happen, or to stop an order for goods or services that you no longer want:",
        "examples": [
          "They had to cancel tomorrow's game because of the bad weather.",
          "The 7.10 train to Budapest has been cancelled.",
          "to cancel a magazine subscription"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that no more episodes (= parts) of a television programme will be made or broadcast:",
        "examples": [
          "The network cancelled her talk show following the scandal.",
          "The show became a cult hit despite being cancelled after its first season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark a stamp to show that it has been used and cannot be used again",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely reject and stop supporting someone, especially because they have said something that offends you:",
        "examples": [
          "A celebrity who has shared an unpopular opinion on social media risks being \"cancelled\": they are completely boycotted by fans.",
          "College students decided to cancel her after her homophobic tweet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that something arranged in advance will not happen, or to state that you do not wish to receive something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We were supposed to meet for dinner but Elise had to cancel at the last minute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a stamp or check is canceled, it is marked to show it has been used:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He collects canceled stamps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that something that has been arranged will not happen:",
        "examples": [
          "cancel a flight/meeting/trip When a flight is cancelled, an airline is obliged to provide alternative transport or a refund.",
          "\"I canceled at the last minute,'' he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially end a legal agreement or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "cancel a contract/debt/obligation Leaders pledged to cancel the debt of the world’s most indebted countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark a cheque or other document to show that it has been used and cannot be used again:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumers who need a canceled check to prove that they made a payment can ask for a copy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop an order for goods or services that you no longer want or need:",
        "examples": [
          "Protesters are urging the government to cancel the order for the new weapons system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cancellation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of deciding that an organized event will not happen or of stopping an order for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Many trains are subject to cancellation because of the flooding.",
          "The theatre tickets were sold out, so we waited to see if there were any cancellations (= unwanted returned tickets)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something that has been arranged is stopped from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "flight/train cancellations",
          "Please call and inform us as soon as possible if you need to make a cancellation.",
          "The train service posted a notice that travelers could expect delays and cancellations through this weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of officially ending a legal agreement or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "It is time for the West to think of answering the call for a cancellation of Third World debt.",
          "Regulators examined 90 randomly selected cases of policy cancellations and found violations in each one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of marking a cheque or other document to show that it has been used and cannot be used again:",
        "examples": [
          "Pre-canceled stamps do not require manual cancellation by the Post Office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of stopping an order for goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "The company anticipates that cancellations and rescheduling of existing orders will adversely impact its business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cancelled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cancelling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cancels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to decide that an organized event will not happen, or to stop an order for goods or services that you no longer want:",
        "examples": [
          "They had to cancel tomorrow's game because of the bad weather.",
          "The 7.10 train to Budapest has been cancelled.",
          "to cancel a magazine subscription"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that no more episodes (= parts) of a television programme will be made or broadcast:",
        "examples": [
          "The network cancelled her talk show following the scandal.",
          "The show became a cult hit despite being cancelled after its first season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark a stamp to show that it has been used and cannot be used again",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely reject and stop supporting someone, especially because they have said something that offends you:",
        "examples": [
          "A celebrity who has shared an unpopular opinion on social media risks being \"cancelled\": they are completely boycotted by fans.",
          "College students decided to cancel her after her homophobic tweet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that something arranged in advance will not happen, or to state that you do not wish to receive something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We were supposed to meet for dinner but Elise had to cancel at the last minute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a stamp or check is canceled, it is marked to show it has been used:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He collects canceled stamps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that something that has been arranged will not happen:",
        "examples": [
          "cancel a flight/meeting/trip When a flight is cancelled, an airline is obliged to provide alternative transport or a refund.",
          "\"I canceled at the last minute,'' he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially end a legal agreement or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "cancel a contract/debt/obligation Leaders pledged to cancel the debt of the world’s most indebted countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark a cheque or other document to show that it has been used and cannot be used again:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumers who need a canceled check to prove that they made a payment can ask for a copy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop an order for goods or services that you no longer want or need:",
        "examples": [
          "Protesters are urging the government to cancel the order for the new weapons system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cancer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious disease that is caused when cells in the body grow in a way that is uncontrolled and not normal, killing normal cells and often causing death:",
        "examples": [
          "He died of liver cancer.",
          "cancer of the cervix/stomach",
          "breast/bowel/lung cancer",
          "cancer cells",
          "a cancer patient",
          "It was a secondary cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a harmful activity that spreads quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Drug abuse is a cancer that is destroying our society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a constellation (= group of stars) said to look like a crab (= a sea creature with five pairs of legs and a hard shell):",
        "examples": [
          "Praesepe is a faint cluster of stars in the constellation of Cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fourth sign of the zodiac, relating to the period from 22 June to 22 July and represented by a crab, or a person born during this period:",
        "examples": [
          "If your birthday is July 10 then your zodiac sign is Cancer.",
          "My sister is a Cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disease in which cells in the body grow without control, or a serious medical condition caused by this disease:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He died from cancer of the stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fourth sign of the zodiac, covering the period June 22 to July 22 and represented by a crab, or a person born during this period",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cancers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious disease that is caused when cells in the body grow in a way that is uncontrolled and not normal, killing normal cells and often causing death:",
        "examples": [
          "He died of liver cancer.",
          "cancer of the cervix/stomach",
          "breast/bowel/lung cancer",
          "cancer cells",
          "a cancer patient",
          "It was a secondary cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a harmful activity that spreads quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Drug abuse is a cancer that is destroying our society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a constellation (= group of stars) said to look like a crab (= a sea creature with five pairs of legs and a hard shell):",
        "examples": [
          "Praesepe is a faint cluster of stars in the constellation of Cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fourth sign of the zodiac, relating to the period from 22 June to 22 July and represented by a crab, or a person born during this period:",
        "examples": [
          "If your birthday is July 10 then your zodiac sign is Cancer.",
          "My sister is a Cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disease in which cells in the body grow without control, or a serious medical condition caused by this disease:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He died from cancer of the stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fourth sign of the zodiac, covering the period June 22 to July 22 and represented by a crab, or a person born during this period",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cancun": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a city in the southeastern part of Mexico:",
        "examples": [
          "The Cancún Agreements outlined a list of environmental and social safeguards that should be promoted and supported.",
          "The tourist region of Cancún also attracts a large share of the working population from Yucatán as well as from other regions in Mexico."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "candid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "honest and telling the truth, especially about something difficult or painful:",
        "examples": [
          "The two presidents have had candid talks about the current crisis.",
          "To be candid with you, I think you're making a dreadful mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "truthful and honest:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a candid discussion about her poor job performance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "candidacy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being a candidate in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "She is expected to announce officially her candidacy for president early next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone is competing for an elected position:",
        "examples": [
          "He waited until the end of August to announce his candidacy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "candidate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is competing to get a job or elected position:",
        "examples": [
          "There are three candidates standing in the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing considered likely to receive or experience something:",
        "examples": [
          "The English Department is a likely candidate for staff cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is taking an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "Candidates must write their names on the top page of the exam paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is competing to get a job or elected to a position:",
        "examples": [
          "There are three candidates running for sheriff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is competing for a job or an elected position:",
        "examples": [
          "a candidate for sth She's the best candidate for the job.",
          "a good/likely/potential candidate He's highly regarded and has certainly been mentioned as a potential candidate.",
          "a successful/unsuccessful candidate",
          "a congressional/mayoral/presidential, etc. candidate"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "candidates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is competing to get a job or elected position:",
        "examples": [
          "There are three candidates standing in the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing considered likely to receive or experience something:",
        "examples": [
          "The English Department is a likely candidate for staff cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is taking an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "Candidates must write their names on the top page of the exam paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is competing to get a job or elected to a position:",
        "examples": [
          "There are three candidates running for sheriff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is competing for a job or an elected position:",
        "examples": [
          "a candidate for sth She's the best candidate for the job.",
          "a good/likely/potential candidate He's highly regarded and has certainly been mentioned as a potential candidate.",
          "a successful/unsuccessful candidate",
          "a congressional/mayoral/presidential, etc. candidate"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "candidly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is honest and true, especially about something difficult or painful:",
        "examples": [
          "I find she is easy to speak to candidly.",
          "He candidly admitted that he was surprised and disappointed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "candies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet food made from sugar or chocolate, or a piece of this:",
        "examples": [
          "a candy bar",
          "a box of candy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of sweet food made from sugar with chocolate, fruit, nuts, or flavors added:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We dove into the box of chocolate candy as if we were starving."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "candle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stick-shaped piece of wax with a wick (= piece of string) in the middle of it that produces light as it slowly burns:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall I light a candle?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of wax shaped like a stick with a wick (= string) in the middle that burns slowly, giving off light",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "candlelight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the light that a candle produces when it is burning",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "candles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stick-shaped piece of wax with a wick (= piece of string) in the middle of it that produces light as it slowly burns:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall I light a candle?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of wax shaped like a stick with a wick (= string) in the middle that burns slowly, giving off light",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "candor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being honest and telling the truth, especially about a difficult or embarrassing subject:",
        "examples": [
          "\"We really don't know what to do about it,\" she said with surprising candor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being honest, sincere, and kind in dealing with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "\"We want to help but really don’t know how,\" she said with surprising candor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "candy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet food made from sugar or chocolate, or a piece of this:",
        "examples": [
          "a candy bar",
          "a box of candy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of sweet food made from sugar with chocolate, fruit, nuts, or flavors added:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We dove into the box of chocolate candy as if we were starving."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the long, hard, hollow stem of particular plants such as bamboo, sometimes used to make furniture or support other plants in the garden",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long stick used especially by old, ill, or blind people to help them walk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin stick used, especially in the past, to punish someone by hitting them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone with a long, thin stick as a punishment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the long, hollow stems of particular plants such as bamboo:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Chair seats are often woven out of cane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cane is also a walking stick with a curved handle, used to help someone walk.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "canes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the long, hard, hollow stem of particular plants such as bamboo, sometimes used to make furniture or support other plants in the garden",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long stick used especially by old, ill, or blind people to help them walk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin stick used, especially in the past, to punish someone by hitting them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone with a long, thin stick as a punishment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the long, hollow stems of particular plants such as bamboo:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Chair seats are often woven out of cane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cane is also a walking stick with a curved handle, used to help someone walk.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "canine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to dogs:",
        "examples": [
          "The city's canine population (= the number of dogs in the city) has grown dramatically over recent years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of four pointed teeth in the human mouth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dog",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or like an animal of the dog family:",
        "examples": [
          "This vet specializes in canine pets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "canines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to dogs:",
        "examples": [
          "The city's canine population (= the number of dogs in the city) has grown dramatically over recent years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of four pointed teeth in the human mouth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dog",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or like an animal of the dog family:",
        "examples": [
          "This vet specializes in canine pets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "canister": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a firm container, usually made of metal and often round or cylinder-shaped, for holding food or chemicals:",
        "examples": [
          "a small canister of curry powder",
          "a tea canister"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal container, usually cylinder-shaped, for holding gases under pressure:",
        "examples": [
          "The police fired tear gas canisters into the crowd.",
          "a canister of propane"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round or cylinder-shaped container for holding film:",
        "examples": [
          "They found canisters of film from 1919.",
          "I mix my colours and then keep them in containers - I use film canisters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container with a cover, used for storing foods or objects:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought brightly colored canisters to hold sugar and flour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "canisters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a firm container, usually made of metal and often round or cylinder-shaped, for holding food or chemicals:",
        "examples": [
          "a small canister of curry powder",
          "a tea canister"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal container, usually cylinder-shaped, for holding gases under pressure:",
        "examples": [
          "The police fired tear gas canisters into the crowd.",
          "a canister of propane"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round or cylinder-shaped container for holding film:",
        "examples": [
          "They found canisters of film from 1919.",
          "I mix my colours and then keep them in containers - I use film canisters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container with a cover, used for storing foods or objects:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought brightly colored canisters to hold sugar and flour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cannabis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug, illegal in many countries, that is made from the dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant. Cannabis produces a pleasant feeling of being relaxed if smoked or eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you in favour of the legalization of cannabis?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hemp plant, whose leaves and flowers are used to make marijuana",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "canned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "preserved and sold in a metal container:",
        "examples": [
          "canned fruit/tomatoes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. Canned music is recorded music, esp. played in public places:",
        "examples": [
          "Canned music annoys me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cannibal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who eats human flesh, or an animal that eats the flesh of animals of its own type",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who eats human flesh, or an animal that eats the flesh of its own type of animal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cannibalism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the practice of a person who eats human flesh, or the behaviour of an animal that eats others of its own type:",
        "examples": [
          "The paper describes a Stone Age tribe that practised ritual cannibalism.",
          "A case of polar bear infanticide and cannibalism has been reported."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cannibals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who eats human flesh, or an animal that eats the flesh of animals of its own type",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who eats human flesh, or an animal that eats the flesh of its own type of animal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "canning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity or industrial process of putting food or drink into cans (= closed metal containers that air cannot enter) before it is sold:",
        "examples": [
          "The main industries in the region are fishing and sardine canning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of preserving food by putting it into closed containers that air cannot enter:",
        "examples": [
          "Use jars designed for canning to keep your pickles looking great and safe to eat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cannon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, powerful gun, usually attached to two or four wheels, that was used in the past to fire heavy stone or metal balls:",
        "examples": [
          "The 5,000-pound cannon predates the Civil War.",
          "The cannon were positioned on the field of battle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gun fastened to an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "A burst of fire was discharged by the jet's 20mm cannon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in snooker or billiards, an occasion when the ball hits two other balls one after the other:",
        "examples": [
          "In snooker, a cannon can be used to improve your position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful arm that allows someone to throw a ball very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "He has an absolute cannon and can fire the ball from home plate to second base in less than two seconds.",
          "He has shown us that he has a cannon for an arm, but he has been prone to injuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to knock or hit against someone or something forcefully and suddenly, usually at an angle:",
        "examples": [
          "I was rushing along the corridor when I cannoned into someone coming out of a side door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something and bounce back at an angle:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball cannoned off the defender's shins and into the net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in snooker or billiards, to cause the ball to hit two other balls one after the other:",
        "examples": [
          "He cannoned the cue ball off one red into another.",
          "If the player strikes the opponent's ball, cannons onto the red ball and then goes in off it, 4 points are scored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, powerful gun fixed onto a ship or onto a structure on land",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cannonball": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a heavy metal or stone ball shot from a cannon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hit of the ball that is very strong and fast, in tennis and some other sports:",
        "examples": [
          "His forehand is very fast and his second or third shot is generally a cannonball.",
          "He spent some time developing his cannonball serve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a jump into water with the arms and legs close to the body, forming a round shape:",
        "examples": [
          "We used to do cannonballs into the pool.",
          "His first dive was a cannonball.",
          "She executed a pool-emptying cannonball dive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter water using a cannonball (= a jump into water with the arms and legs close to the body, forming a round shape):",
        "examples": [
          "cannonball into The video shows her cannonballing into a pool, knocking a child over with the splash.",
          "The big-splash contest features people cannonballing from a high diving platform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a fast, forceful way that is difficult to stop, sometimes hitting other things:",
        "examples": [
          "He comes cannonballing onto the stage, fists flying, ready to yell and fight.",
          "His tyre blew as he was cannonballing down the motorway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a new state or condition in a sudden, forceful way:",
        "examples": [
          "cannonball into They cannonballed into public consciousness with their loud debut single.",
          "The region is cannonballing into an unprecedented construction boom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cannons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, powerful gun, usually attached to two or four wheels, that was used in the past to fire heavy stone or metal balls:",
        "examples": [
          "The 5,000-pound cannon predates the Civil War.",
          "The cannon were positioned on the field of battle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gun fastened to an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "A burst of fire was discharged by the jet's 20mm cannon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in snooker or billiards, an occasion when the ball hits two other balls one after the other:",
        "examples": [
          "In snooker, a cannon can be used to improve your position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful arm that allows someone to throw a ball very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "He has an absolute cannon and can fire the ball from home plate to second base in less than two seconds.",
          "He has shown us that he has a cannon for an arm, but he has been prone to injuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to knock or hit against someone or something forcefully and suddenly, usually at an angle:",
        "examples": [
          "I was rushing along the corridor when I cannoned into someone coming out of a side door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something and bounce back at an angle:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball cannoned off the defender's shins and into the net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in snooker or billiards, to cause the ball to hit two other balls one after the other:",
        "examples": [
          "He cannoned the cue ball off one red into another.",
          "If the player strikes the opponent's ball, cannons onto the red ball and then goes in off it, 4 points are scored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, powerful gun fixed onto a ship or onto a structure on land",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "canoe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, light, narrow boat, pointed at both ends and moved using a paddle (= a short pole with a flat blade)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel in a canoe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, light, narrow boat, pointed at both ends and moved by a person using a paddle (= a stick with a wide, flat end)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "canon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Christian priest with special duties in a cathedral",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rule, principle, or law, especially in the Christian Church",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the writings or other works that are generally agreed to be good, important, and worth studying:",
        "examples": [
          "He has made it into the canon of English poetry.",
          "She argues that the canon must be opened up to more non-European writers.",
          "People sometimes think the classical music canon finishes around 1900."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the writings or other works known to be by a particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "the Shakespearean canon",
          "This is as important a piece of music as any in the Mahler canon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book, TV show, film, etc. that its fans (= people who like it very much) use to base their own stories, activities, etc. on:",
        "examples": [
          "Things fans might produce in honour of a canon include paintings, comics, videos, fan fiction and cosplay.",
          "Many Harry Potter fans don't consider anything but the published books to be canon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music, or a way of singing or chanting in which one voice sings a part and then other voices sing the same part one at a time in a way that is slightly different:",
        "examples": [
          "The phrases are chanted in canon by the monks as a form of meditation.",
          "The music teacher taught the class to sing in a canon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a principle or law, or a set of these, esp. in a Christian church:",
        "examples": [
          "The canon for lawyers has clear restrictions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the repetition of a musical pattern after it has been sung or played once, although not always in the same octave or by the same instrument",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "canopy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cover fixed over a seat or bed, etc. for shelter or decoration",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the branches and leaves that spread out at the top of a group of trees forming a type of roof",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the transparent part in a military aircraft that covers the place where the pilot sits",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the large circular piece of cloth that is the main part of a parachute",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cover like a roof for shelter or decoration, or the branches and leaves that spread out at the tops of trees in the woods:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Many animals live in the forest canopy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "I was wearing cans so I didn't hear anything.",
          "They were in a recording studio and yet no one was wearing cans.",
          "My ears get really tired after wearing cans in the studio all day.",
          "I took off my cans so I could hear her.",
          "I have to wear cans to monitor the mixes.",
          "I'm going to treat myself to a decent pair of cans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "statements, especially on religious or moral subjects, that are not sincerely believed by the person making them:",
        "examples": [
          "Shelley's friendship with Byron was rooted in their shared contempt for cant and hypocrisy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "special words used by a particular group of people such as thieves, lawyers, or priests, often in order to keep things secret",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cantaloupe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of melon (= large fruit with a thick skin) that is round and has yellow or green skin and sweet orange flesh",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round melon (= fruit) with yellow or green skin and sweet, orange flesh:",
        "examples": [
          "Cantaloupes from Texas are extremely good this year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "canteen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place in a factory, office, etc. where food and meals are sold and can be eaten, often at a lower than usual price:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a staff canteen and a separate restaurant for senior management.",
          "I usually have my lunch in the canteen on campus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bar or social club for soldiers, which sometimes also serves simple food:",
        "examples": [
          "I was in the canteen having a beer with some of my buddies.",
          "The picture shows her serving doughnuts to soldiers at a USO canteen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small shop that sells food, drinks, and sometimes other things, especially at a military camp, office, school, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You can get a sandwich from the hospital canteen.",
          "Prisoners could buy chocolate bars and cigarettes at the canteen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small container for carrying water or another drink, used especially by soldiers or travellers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small flat case containing a complete set of knives, forks, and spoons:",
        "examples": [
          "canteen of cutlery We're giving them a canteen of cutlery as a wedding present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small store or restaurant esp. in a factory or school where food and meals are sold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small container for carrying something to drink, esp. water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in a factory, office, etc., where employees can buy food and meals at a low price:",
        "examples": [
          "Benefits include free car parking and a subsidized staff canteen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "canter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a horse canters, it moves at quite a fast but easy and comfortable speed:",
        "examples": [
          "The riders cantered round the field a few times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a speed of movement on a horse that is quite fast but easy and comfortable, or a ride on a horse at this speed:",
        "examples": [
          "The horses set off at a canter.",
          "We moved along the verge at a brisk canter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a horse) to move in a way that is like a slow gallop",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "canto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a section of a long poem:",
        "examples": [
          "Dante's Divine Comedy has 100 cantos.",
          "We examine canto 12, Book IV of Spenser's \"Faerie Queen\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "canton": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a political region or local government area in some countries, especially one of the 23 political regions into which Switzerland is divided",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cantonese": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Chinese language spoken in the south of China and used as an official language in Hong Kong",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from the Guandong region in the south of China",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people of the Guandong region in the south of China",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the Guandong region in the south of China, its people, or its language:",
        "examples": [
          "Cantonese cuisine"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "canvas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong, rough cloth used for making tents, sails, bags, strong clothes, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of this cloth used by artists for painting on, usually with oil paints, or the painting itself:",
        "examples": [
          "These two canvases by Hockney would sell for £1,500,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a tent:",
        "examples": [
          "I love sleeping under canvas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in boxing and wrestling, the floor of the ring (= the area where fighters compete):",
        "examples": [
          "The Mexican attempted to get up off the canvas but the fight was stopped.",
          "hit the canvas He hit the canvas (= was hit or thrown down so hard he fell to the floor) for the second time from a right hook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the sport of rowing (= making a boat move through water by pushing against the water with poles with flat ends), the covered part at the front of the boat, used as a way of measuring how far a boat is in front of another one:",
        "examples": [
          "The Swiss team had pulled a canvas in front at the halfway point.",
          "It was a close race all the way but the French eight won by a canvas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong, rough cloth made from cotton or other fibers, used for making tents, sails, strong bags, or work clothes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Canvas is also the cloth artists paint on, or such a painting itself:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Two valuable canvases hung in the room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "canvassing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to get political support or votes, especially by visiting all the houses in an area:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been out canvassing for the Labour Party every evening this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to discover information or opinions by asking people:",
        "examples": [
          "The council has been canvassing local opinion/local people to get their thoughts on the proposed housing development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest an idea or plan to be considered:",
        "examples": [
          "Wind and wave power are now being seriously canvassed as the solution to our energy problems."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "canyon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large valley with very steep sides and usually a river flowing along the bottom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep valley with steep sides and usually a river flowing along the bottom",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "canyons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large valley with very steep sides and usually a river flowing along the bottom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep valley with steep sides and usually a river flowing along the bottom",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft flat hat that has a curved part sticking out at the front, often worn as part of a uniform",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin hat that stops your hair getting wet when swimming or taking a shower:",
        "examples": [
          "a shower/swimming cap"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hat given to someone who plays for their national team in a particular sport, or a player who receives this:",
        "examples": [
          "Davis has 17 Scottish caps (= has played for Scotland 17 times).",
          "The team contains five international caps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small lid or cover:",
        "examples": [
          "The camera has a lens cap to protect the lens surface."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificial covering on a tooth that protects it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the round top part of a mushroom or toadstool (= types of fungus that grow soft parts above the ground that produce spores):",
        "examples": [
          "Place the mushroom caps hollow side up and fill with the garlic mixture.",
          "The bell morel is an edible mushroom with a bell-shaped cap.",
          "The rotten tree stump was covered in a mass of tiny, conical toadstool caps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of explosive powder in a paper container, used especially in toy guns to produce a loud noise",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a limit on the amount of money that can be charged or spent in connection with a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "cap on Central government has imposed a cap on local tax increases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for capital letters (= letters of the alphabet in the form and larger size used at the beginning of sentences and names):",
        "examples": [
          "all caps Try to avoid typing in all caps, as some people think that it's the printed equivalent of shouting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a limit on the amount of money that can be charged or spent in connection with a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "High-spending councils have all been capped.",
          "Our mortgage is capped at 8.75 percent for five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play for your national team in a particular sport:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been capped for Scotland nine times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover the top of something:",
        "examples": [
          "be capped with The mountain was capped with snow.",
          "have your teeth capped (= protected with an artificial covering)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, light hat, esp. one with a curved part sticking out at the front:",
        "examples": [
          "a painter’s cap",
          "My uncle must have a hundred baseball caps to choose from."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small lid or cover:",
        "examples": [
          "a pen cap",
          "I can’t get the cap off this bottle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cap is also a crown (= cover for a tooth).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of explosive powder on a paper roll, used esp. in toy guns to make a loud noise",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a limit on expenses or amounts charged:",
        "examples": [
          "Our mortgage is capped for five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an upper limit on the amount of money that can be spent or charged in connection with a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a price/salary/spending cap",
          "a cap on sth They called for the government to keep the cap on public-sector spending.",
          "impose/remove a cap The letter of intent defined the work to be carried out and imposed a cap on cost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "We are investing in companies with an average market cap of $400 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put an upper limit on the amount of money that can be spent or charged in connection with a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Annual expenses on each fund will be capped at 1.25%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Reform of the CAP has focused on reducing surplus production ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "capabilities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "capability to With the new machines we finally have the capability (= power) to do the job properly.",
          "have the capability The university has the capability to monitor for excess energy use.",
          "beyond the capability of These tests are beyond the capability of an average twelve-year-old."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of weapons, soldiers, etc. a country has to fight a war:",
        "examples": [
          "nuclear capability Several countries are trying to develop a nuclear capability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability or power to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "manufacturing/marketing/technological capability Firms with stronger technological capability are more likely to realize e-commerce value.",
          "the capability to do sth They have the capability to double their exports.",
          "within/beyond sb's/sth's capabilities Many retailers are struggling because they expanded beyond their capabilities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "capability": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "capability to With the new machines we finally have the capability (= power) to do the job properly.",
          "have the capability The university has the capability to monitor for excess energy use.",
          "beyond the capability of These tests are beyond the capability of an average twelve-year-old."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of weapons, soldiers, etc. a country has to fight a war:",
        "examples": [
          "nuclear capability Several countries are trying to develop a nuclear capability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability or power to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "manufacturing/marketing/technological capability Firms with stronger technological capability are more likely to realize e-commerce value.",
          "the capability to do sth They have the capability to double their exports.",
          "within/beyond sb's/sth's capabilities Many retailers are struggling because they expanded beyond their capabilities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "capable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to do things effectively and skilfully, and to achieve results:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a very capable woman/worker/judge.",
          "We need to get an assistant who's capable and efficient."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the ability, power, or qualities to be able to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Only the Democratic Party is capable of running the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "added to nouns to form adjectives that mean able to use the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "These are nuclear-capable aircraft (= they can carry nuclear weapons)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the skill or ability or strength to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a very capable lawyer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "capacities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the total amount that can be contained or produced:",
        "examples": [
          "at capacity The elevator was at capacity and could not take any more passengers.",
          "at full capacity All our factories are working at full capacity (= are producing goods as fast as possible).",
          "capacity crowd The game was watched by a capacity crowd of 50,000 (= the place was completely full).",
          "seating capacity The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000.",
          "The generators each have a capacity of (= can produce) 1,000 kilowatts.",
          "The larger cars have bigger capacity engines (= the engines are bigger and more powerful).",
          "We are running below capacity (= not producing as many goods as we are able to) because of cancelled orders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's ability to do a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "capacity to A good leader must have the capacity to make decisions.",
          "beyond the capacity of Developing a completely new system was beyond the capacity of any local researchers.",
          "It seems to be beyond his capacity to follow simple instructions.",
          "within the capacity of Running a two-minute film should be within the capacity of any home computer.",
          "Do you think it's within his capacity to do the job without making a mess of it?",
          "capacity for She has a great capacity for hard work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular position or job:",
        "examples": [
          "in a capacity It would be a privilege to serve my country in any capacity.",
          "in someone's capacity as something She guides tourists at the Martin Luther King Jr. Birth Home in her capacity as a National Park Service ranger.",
          "She was speaking in her capacity as a novelist, rather than as a television presenter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount that can be held or produced by something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000.",
          "[ U ] The theater was full to capacity that night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to do something in particular:",
        "examples": [
          "He has an enormous capacity for work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular position or job; a role:",
        "examples": [
          "She was speaking in her capacity as a judge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount or number of things or people that something can hold:",
        "examples": [
          "a capacity of sth The tanks have a capacity of 1000 litres.",
          "capacity audience/crowd The rally drew a capacity crowd of 15,000 people (= the place, which held 15,000 people, was completely full)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of something that can be produced:",
        "examples": [
          "cut/expand/increase capacity They aim to expand capacity by 3 million barrels a day.",
          "All our factories are now working at full capacity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability of a person or organization to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "capacity to do sth \"Every industry has the capacity to go green,\" he says.",
          "capacity for sth Most people have little capacity for creativity in solving problems at work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular position or job:",
        "examples": [
          "sb's capacity as sth In her capacity as portfolio manager, she has primary responsibility for making day-to-day investment decisions.",
          "He attends Board meetings in an advisory capacity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "capacitor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that collects and stores electricity, and is an important part of electronic equipment such as televisions and radios",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "capacitors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that collects and stores electricity, and is an important part of electronic equipment such as televisions and radios",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "capacity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the total amount that can be contained or produced:",
        "examples": [
          "at capacity The elevator was at capacity and could not take any more passengers.",
          "at full capacity All our factories are working at full capacity (= are producing goods as fast as possible).",
          "capacity crowd The game was watched by a capacity crowd of 50,000 (= the place was completely full).",
          "seating capacity The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000.",
          "The generators each have a capacity of (= can produce) 1,000 kilowatts.",
          "The larger cars have bigger capacity engines (= the engines are bigger and more powerful).",
          "We are running below capacity (= not producing as many goods as we are able to) because of cancelled orders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's ability to do a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "capacity to A good leader must have the capacity to make decisions.",
          "beyond the capacity of Developing a completely new system was beyond the capacity of any local researchers.",
          "It seems to be beyond his capacity to follow simple instructions.",
          "within the capacity of Running a two-minute film should be within the capacity of any home computer.",
          "Do you think it's within his capacity to do the job without making a mess of it?",
          "capacity for She has a great capacity for hard work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular position or job:",
        "examples": [
          "in a capacity It would be a privilege to serve my country in any capacity.",
          "in someone's capacity as something She guides tourists at the Martin Luther King Jr. Birth Home in her capacity as a National Park Service ranger.",
          "She was speaking in her capacity as a novelist, rather than as a television presenter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount that can be held or produced by something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000.",
          "[ U ] The theater was full to capacity that night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to do something in particular:",
        "examples": [
          "He has an enormous capacity for work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular position or job; a role:",
        "examples": [
          "She was speaking in her capacity as a judge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount or number of things or people that something can hold:",
        "examples": [
          "a capacity of sth The tanks have a capacity of 1000 litres.",
          "capacity audience/crowd The rally drew a capacity crowd of 15,000 people (= the place, which held 15,000 people, was completely full)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of something that can be produced:",
        "examples": [
          "cut/expand/increase capacity They aim to expand capacity by 3 million barrels a day.",
          "All our factories are now working at full capacity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability of a person or organization to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "capacity to do sth \"Every industry has the capacity to go green,\" he says.",
          "capacity for sth Most people have little capacity for creativity in solving problems at work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular position or job:",
        "examples": [
          "sb's capacity as sth In her capacity as portfolio manager, she has primary responsibility for making day-to-day investment decisions.",
          "He attends Board meetings in an advisory capacity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cape": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large piece of land sticking out into the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "the Cape of Good Hope"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of loose coat without sleeves that is fastened at the neck and hangs from the shoulders",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defend someone or something, or show support for them or it:",
        "examples": [
          "cape for She caped for his rival in a social media post, leading to an exchange of insults.",
          "The singer has been caping for the environment for years now.",
          "cape up The former world champion caped up for the young player after she was attacked in the media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large piece of land that sticks out into the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Cape Cod"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loose coat without sleeves which is fastened at the neck and hangs from the shoulders",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "caped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wearing a cape",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "caper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to run and jump about in an energetic, happy way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal, unusual, or entertaining activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole incident started as an innocent caper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, dark green flower bud that is used as an ingredient to give a slightly sour taste to food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of stealing or other illegal activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a bank caper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A caper is also an action that is amusing but wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "In this latest caper, Bell was caught using a doctored bat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, dark green flower bud prepared for use as a flavoring for food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "capes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large piece of land sticking out into the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "the Cape of Good Hope"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of loose coat without sleeves that is fastened at the neck and hangs from the shoulders",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defend someone or something, or show support for them or it:",
        "examples": [
          "cape for She caped for his rival in a social media post, leading to an exchange of insults.",
          "The singer has been caping for the environment for years now.",
          "cape up The former world champion caped up for the young player after she was attacked in the media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large piece of land that sticks out into the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Cape Cod"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loose coat without sleeves which is fastened at the neck and hangs from the shoulders",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "capital": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a city that is the centre of government of a country or smaller political area:",
        "examples": [
          "Australia's capital city is Canberra."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important place for a particular business or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "London used to be the financial capital of the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter of the alphabet in the form and larger size that is used at the beginning of sentences and names:",
        "examples": [
          "in capitals Please print your name in capitals.",
          "If you write in capital letters, it looks as though you are shouting.",
          "with a capital A proper noun should start with a capital.",
          "Romantic, written with a capital letter, refers to a specific movement in art and literature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money and possessions, especially a large amount of money used for producing more wealth or for starting a new business:",
        "examples": [
          "She leaves her capital untouched in the bank and lives off the interest.",
          "We put $20,000 capital into the business, but we're unlikely to see any return for a few years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top part of a column",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a letter of the alphabet) in the form and larger size that is used at the beginning of sentences and names:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you write \"calvinist\" with a capital \"C\" or not?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a crime) that can be punished by death; (of a case) involving a crime that can be punished by death:",
        "examples": [
          "capital offence In some countries, importing drugs is a capital offence.",
          "She could face charges of treason, a capital crime.",
          "As a prosecutor she tried over 800 cases, including capital cases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good or excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "That's a capital idea!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form of a letter used to begin sentences and names of people, places, and organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "THIS SENTENCE IS PRINTED IN CAPITALS/CAPITAL LETTERS."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a city which is the center of government for a country or other political area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "wealth, esp. money used to produce more wealth through investment or a new business:",
        "examples": [
          "She invested well, and can live on the interest without touching the capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a crime) that can be punished by death:",
        "examples": [
          "a capital offense"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is used for investment or for starting a business:",
        "examples": [
          "attract/borrow/raise capital Low-tax policies are used by some countries to attract capital.",
          "invest/inject capital The UK parent company decided not to inject further capital into the failing business.",
          "foreign/private capital",
          "Investors are finding that there has been a satisfactory return on capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of money and property that an individual or company owns:",
        "examples": [
          "tie up/release capital Most of our capital is tied up in property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is lent or borrowed and will have to be paid back:",
        "examples": [
          "Our mortgage is interest-only, so we're not paying off any of the capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who own the businesses, land, industries, and other forms of wealth in society, considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a real conflict arising between the demands of capital and labour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the city where a country or state has its central government:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the capital of China?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "capitalism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an economic and political system in which property, business, and industry are controlled by private owners rather than by the state, with the purpose of making a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "The former communist embraced capitalism and started his own company.",
          "She wrote that capitalism was devastating the environment.",
          "Their form of conservatism stresses limited government, free-market capitalism and personal responsibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an economic system based on private ownership of property and business, with the goal of making the greatest possible profits for the owners",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the economic, political, and social system that is based on property, business, and industry being privately owned, and is directed towards making the greatest possible profits for private people and organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "Under capitalism, people are motivated by the idea of personal profit and success.",
          "The treaty was an attempt to strike a balance between free-market capitalism and the protection of the global environment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "capitalist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who supports capitalism (= an economic and political system in which property, business, and industry are controlled by private owners rather than by the state, with the purpose of making a profit):",
        "examples": [
          "He describes himself as a \"former socialist and reluctant capitalist\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has a large amount of money invested (= given hoping to get more back) in business:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of these capitalists have been able to benefit from privatization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on the system of capitalism (= an economic and political system in which property, business, and industry are controlled by private owners rather than by the state, with the purpose of making a profit):",
        "examples": [
          "a capitalist economy/country",
          "She writes that the capitalist system has never worked for the poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports capitalism:",
        "examples": [
          "He is broadly perceived as a free-market capitalist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who invests large amounts of money in a business or businesses:",
        "examples": [
          "What is profitable for the individual capitalist may not be beneficial for the system as a whole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on the system of capitalism:",
        "examples": [
          "Competition, free enterprise, and profit are the values at the heart of the global capitalist system.",
          "a capitalist society/democracy/economy",
          "a capitalist country/nation/state"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "capitalists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who supports capitalism (= an economic and political system in which property, business, and industry are controlled by private owners rather than by the state, with the purpose of making a profit):",
        "examples": [
          "He describes himself as a \"former socialist and reluctant capitalist\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has a large amount of money invested (= given hoping to get more back) in business:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of these capitalists have been able to benefit from privatization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on the system of capitalism (= an economic and political system in which property, business, and industry are controlled by private owners rather than by the state, with the purpose of making a profit):",
        "examples": [
          "a capitalist economy/country",
          "She writes that the capitalist system has never worked for the poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports capitalism:",
        "examples": [
          "He is broadly perceived as a free-market capitalist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who invests large amounts of money in a business or businesses:",
        "examples": [
          "What is profitable for the individual capitalist may not be beneficial for the system as a whole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on the system of capitalism:",
        "examples": [
          "Competition, free enterprise, and profit are the values at the heart of the global capitalist system.",
          "a capitalist society/democracy/economy",
          "a capitalist country/nation/state"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "capitalize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to write a letter of the alphabet as a capital, or to write the first letter of a word as a capital:",
        "examples": [
          "The names of political parties are always capitalized, e.g. the Green Party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply money to a business so that it can develop or operate as it should",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply money to a business so that it can operate or develop, or to get enough money to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "be capitalized at sth He said that he expected most companies that are capitalized at $500,000 or more to be listed on the stock exchange ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include part of the money spent on equipment, buildings, etc. as an asset in your accounts each year over a period of years:",
        "examples": [
          "We can capitalize the cost of new machinery over the next ten years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "capitalized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a particular amount of money that can be used in order to operate or develop:",
        "examples": [
          "well/highly/strongly capitalized The bank is highly capitalized and its loan portfolio is highly diversified.",
          "Because the industry is thinly capitalized, it remains highly vulnerable to the next economic downturn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "capitals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a city that is the centre of government of a country or smaller political area:",
        "examples": [
          "Australia's capital city is Canberra."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important place for a particular business or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "London used to be the financial capital of the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter of the alphabet in the form and larger size that is used at the beginning of sentences and names:",
        "examples": [
          "in capitals Please print your name in capitals.",
          "If you write in capital letters, it looks as though you are shouting.",
          "with a capital A proper noun should start with a capital.",
          "Romantic, written with a capital letter, refers to a specific movement in art and literature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money and possessions, especially a large amount of money used for producing more wealth or for starting a new business:",
        "examples": [
          "She leaves her capital untouched in the bank and lives off the interest.",
          "We put $20,000 capital into the business, but we're unlikely to see any return for a few years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top part of a column",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a letter of the alphabet) in the form and larger size that is used at the beginning of sentences and names:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you write \"calvinist\" with a capital \"C\" or not?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a crime) that can be punished by death; (of a case) involving a crime that can be punished by death:",
        "examples": [
          "capital offence In some countries, importing drugs is a capital offence.",
          "She could face charges of treason, a capital crime.",
          "As a prosecutor she tried over 800 cases, including capital cases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good or excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "That's a capital idea!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form of a letter used to begin sentences and names of people, places, and organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "THIS SENTENCE IS PRINTED IN CAPITALS/CAPITAL LETTERS."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a city which is the center of government for a country or other political area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "wealth, esp. money used to produce more wealth through investment or a new business:",
        "examples": [
          "She invested well, and can live on the interest without touching the capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a crime) that can be punished by death:",
        "examples": [
          "a capital offense"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is used for investment or for starting a business:",
        "examples": [
          "attract/borrow/raise capital Low-tax policies are used by some countries to attract capital.",
          "invest/inject capital The UK parent company decided not to inject further capital into the failing business.",
          "foreign/private capital",
          "Investors are finding that there has been a satisfactory return on capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of money and property that an individual or company owns:",
        "examples": [
          "tie up/release capital Most of our capital is tied up in property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is lent or borrowed and will have to be paid back:",
        "examples": [
          "Our mortgage is interest-only, so we're not paying off any of the capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who own the businesses, land, industries, and other forms of wealth in society, considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a real conflict arising between the demands of capital and labour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the city where a country or state has its central government:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the capital of China?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "capitol": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the building in which the US Congress meets",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building in which a US state government meets:",
        "examples": [
          "the Oklahoma State Capitol"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the building in which the US Congress meets",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "capped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with a top covered in the way mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "a snow-capped mountain"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cappuccino": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a coffee made with heated milk with a thick mass of bubbles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong coffee mixed with hot milk, or a cup of this coffee:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Do you prefer espresso or cappuccino?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cappuccinos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a coffee made with heated milk with a thick mass of bubbles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong coffee mixed with hot milk, or a cup of this coffee:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Do you prefer espresso or cappuccino?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "capri": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "trousers that are narrower at the bottom than at the top of the leg and finish above the ankle:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a pair of black capri pants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caprice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the quality of often having) a sudden and usually silly wish to have or do something, or a sudden and silly change of mind or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "The $300 million palace was built to satisfy the caprice of one man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "capricorn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the tenth sign of the zodiac, relating to the period from 23 December to 20 January and represented by a goat with a fish's tail, or a person born during this period:",
        "examples": [
          "She was born on Christmas Eve, 24 December, so her zodiac sign is Capricorn.",
          "I'm a Capricorn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tenth sign of the zodiac, covering the period December 22 to January 19 and represented by a goat, or a person born during this period",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "caps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for capital letters (= letters of the alphabet in the form and larger size used at the beginning of sentences and names):",
        "examples": [
          "all caps Try to avoid typing in all caps, as some people think that it's the printed equivalent of shouting.",
          "in caps I find myself typing angry sentences all in caps.",
          "large caps They'd used large caps for the heading.",
          "small caps Use small caps for the subheadings.",
          "She'd typed the key words all in caps.",
          "All his comments in the thread were in caps."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "capsule": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small container with medicine inside that you swallow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a spacecraft in which the people on it live",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flexible (= not stiff or fixed) structure surrounding an organ, joint, or other structure in the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measured amount of medicine in a very small, rounded, soft container which is swallowed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of an old-fashioned spacecraft where people lived and in which they returned to earth:",
        "examples": [
          "the Apollo 11 capsule"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "capsules": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small container with medicine inside that you swallow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a spacecraft in which the people on it live",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flexible (= not stiff or fixed) structure surrounding an organ, joint, or other structure in the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measured amount of medicine in a very small, rounded, soft container which is swallowed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of an old-fashioned spacecraft where people lived and in which they returned to earth:",
        "examples": [
          "the Apollo 11 capsule"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "captain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the leader of a sports team:",
        "examples": [
          "It's unusual to have a goalkeeper as (the) captain of a football team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person in charge of a ship or an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "This is your captain speaking. We expect to be landing at Osaka Kansai airport in an hour's time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an officer's rank in the British army or navy, or in the US air force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or the US police and fire departments:",
        "examples": [
          "The captain gave him his orders.",
          "Captain Lane/Alex Lane",
          "[ as form of address ] Yes, Captain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lead and be the captain of a team, military group, ship, or aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "She captained the Canadian ice hockey team for three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a naval officer of high rank, above a commander, or a military officer of middle rank, above a lieutenant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A captain is the person in charge of a ship or aircraft.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A captain is also an officer in a police or fire department.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A captain is also the leader of a sports team.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "captains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the leader of a sports team:",
        "examples": [
          "It's unusual to have a goalkeeper as (the) captain of a football team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person in charge of a ship or an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "This is your captain speaking. We expect to be landing at Osaka Kansai airport in an hour's time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an officer's rank in the British army or navy, or in the US air force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or the US police and fire departments:",
        "examples": [
          "The captain gave him his orders.",
          "Captain Lane/Alex Lane",
          "[ as form of address ] Yes, Captain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lead and be the captain of a team, military group, ship, or aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "She captained the Canadian ice hockey team for three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a naval officer of high rank, above a commander, or a military officer of middle rank, above a lieutenant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A captain is the person in charge of a ship or aircraft.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A captain is also an officer in a police or fire department.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A captain is also the leader of a sports team.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "captioned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of text under a picture in a book or article that describes the picture or explains what the people in it are doing or saying:",
        "examples": [
          "He drew cartoons with captions.",
          "Jo tweeted the picture of herself with the cake with the caption “Cake from my favourite bakery!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide a short piece of text under a picture in a book or article that describes the picture or explains what the people in it are doing or saying:",
        "examples": [
          "The picture was captioned \"Catherine Deneuve in Belle du Jour\".",
          "a captioned photograph"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "brief text over or under a picture in a book, magazine, or newspaper that describes the picture or explains what the people in it are doing or saying",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "captivated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "With her beauty and charm, she captivated film audiences everywhere."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "captivating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "holding your attention by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "a captivating performance",
          "Her voice was utterly/absolutely captivating."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "captive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal whose ability to move or act freely is limited by being kept in a space; a prisoner, especially a person held by the enemy during a war:",
        "examples": [
          "When the town was recaptured, we found soldiers who had been captives for several years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone as a prisoner or make someone a prisoner:",
        "examples": [
          "The terrorists were holding several diplomats captive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or an animal) having limited ability to move or act freely because of being kept in a space:",
        "examples": [
          "Wildlife officials say double fences would help prevent the spread of disease between wild and captive animals.",
          "If it is successful, captive breeding could restore the population to 200 in seven years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a prisoner) held by the enemy during a war:",
        "examples": [
          "The government handed him over to rebels in return for captive soldiers.",
          "News that the soldiers were captive after being held at gunpoint caused panic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a prisoner, esp. a person held by the enemy during a war",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(being) without the ability to escape:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers were held captive for three months.",
          "When selling to people in their homes, you’ve got a captive audience (= people who cannot leave)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having a choice about what services, goods, etc. you buy because there is only one or there are only a few available in the place where you are:",
        "examples": [
          "In the cinema, advertisers know that they have a captive audience.",
          "Long-distance airline passengers are the perfect captive market.",
          "Utility companies could be fined for overcharging captive customers or undercharging consumers who have a choice of supplier."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "captives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal whose ability to move or act freely is limited by being kept in a space; a prisoner, especially a person held by the enemy during a war:",
        "examples": [
          "When the town was recaptured, we found soldiers who had been captives for several years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone as a prisoner or make someone a prisoner:",
        "examples": [
          "The terrorists were holding several diplomats captive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or an animal) having limited ability to move or act freely because of being kept in a space:",
        "examples": [
          "Wildlife officials say double fences would help prevent the spread of disease between wild and captive animals.",
          "If it is successful, captive breeding could restore the population to 200 in seven years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a prisoner) held by the enemy during a war:",
        "examples": [
          "The government handed him over to rebels in return for captive soldiers.",
          "News that the soldiers were captive after being held at gunpoint caused panic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a prisoner, esp. a person held by the enemy during a war",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(being) without the ability to escape:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers were held captive for three months.",
          "When selling to people in their homes, you’ve got a captive audience (= people who cannot leave)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having a choice about what services, goods, etc. you buy because there is only one or there are only a few available in the place where you are:",
        "examples": [
          "In the cinema, advertisers know that they have a captive audience.",
          "Long-distance airline passengers are the perfect captive market.",
          "Utility companies could be fined for overcharging captive customers or undercharging consumers who have a choice of supplier."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "captivity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which a person or animal is kept somewhere and is not allowed to leave:",
        "examples": [
          "All the hostages, when released from captivity, looked remarkably fit and well.",
          "Animals bred in captivity would probably not survive if they were released into the wild."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "captor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has captured a person or animal and refuses to release them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "captors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has captured a person or animal and refuses to release them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "capture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take someone as a prisoner, or to take something into your possession, especially by force:",
        "examples": [
          "Two of the soldiers were killed and the rest were captured.",
          "Rebel forces captured the city after a week-long battle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in getting something when you are competing with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The Democratic Party candidate captured 70 percent of the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent or describe something very accurately using words or images:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be impossible to capture her beauty in a painting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record or take a picture of something using a camera:",
        "examples": [
          "A passer-by captured the whole incident on film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a computer or similar machine captures information, it takes it in and stores it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something captures your imagination or attention, you feel very interested and excited by it:",
        "examples": [
          "The American drive to land a man on the Moon captured the imagination/attention of the whole world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "that act of taking someone as a prisoner, or taking something into your possession, especially by force:",
        "examples": [
          "People who commit cybercrime often evade capture.",
          "They witnessed the capture of the city by rebel troops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of collecting a natural product so that it can be stored or used:",
        "examples": [
          "Rainwater capture will ensure water conservation is a priority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of recording an image, sound, or other information using a computer or camera, or the image or other information that is recorded:",
        "examples": [
          "The device is designed for the capture of visual images.",
          "A screen capture of the incident was circulated online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a photograph; used especially when commenting on a photograph on social media:",
        "examples": [
          "We are sharing this great capture of a rainbow over the city.",
          "Nice capture!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a computer or similar machine) the act of taking in and storing information:",
        "examples": [
          "It is important to ensure accuracy in the capture of machine interpretable data.",
          "The company develops information capture software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone as a prisoner, or to take something into your possession:",
        "examples": [
          "These birds were captured in the wild in 1987."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record sound or images, or to express a feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "She captured the incident on video.",
          "Those songs capture the romantic mood of the movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in getting something when you are competing with others:",
        "examples": [
          "capture a large share/10%/30% of the market It was predicted that the internet could capture 5% of the US retail market within three years.",
          "They have captured a major position in a worldwide market.",
          "A corporation can profit by capturing resources more cheaply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a computer, camera, or other machine captures information, it changes it into a form that it can process and store:",
        "examples": [
          "New digital video technology makes it possible to capture and store an almost limitless volume of footage at minimal cost.",
          "capture data/images/information"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch and collect the carbon dioxide produced by machines and processes so that it is not released into the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "Coal-fired power stations must be retrofitted to capture carbon dioxide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing information into a form that a computer or other machine can process and store:",
        "examples": [
          "document/image/information capture They develop software tools for document capture and image enhancement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of catching and collecting carbon dioxide so that it is not released into the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "Facilities are required to plan for the capture of carbon dioxide in compliance with federal standards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of winning or getting control of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The channel may increase subscription fees to pay for its €240 million capture of Champions League screening rights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "captured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone as a prisoner, or to take something into your possession, especially by force:",
        "examples": [
          "Two of the soldiers were killed and the rest were captured.",
          "Rebel forces captured the city after a week-long battle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in getting something when you are competing with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The Democratic Party candidate captured 70 percent of the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent or describe something very accurately using words or images:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be impossible to capture her beauty in a painting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record or take a picture of something using a camera:",
        "examples": [
          "A passer-by captured the whole incident on film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a computer or similar machine captures information, it takes it in and stores it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something captures your imagination or attention, you feel very interested and excited by it:",
        "examples": [
          "The American drive to land a man on the Moon captured the imagination/attention of the whole world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "captures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take someone as a prisoner, or to take something into your possession, especially by force:",
        "examples": [
          "Two of the soldiers were killed and the rest were captured.",
          "Rebel forces captured the city after a week-long battle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in getting something when you are competing with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The Democratic Party candidate captured 70 percent of the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent or describe something very accurately using words or images:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be impossible to capture her beauty in a painting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record or take a picture of something using a camera:",
        "examples": [
          "A passer-by captured the whole incident on film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a computer or similar machine captures information, it takes it in and stores it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something captures your imagination or attention, you feel very interested and excited by it:",
        "examples": [
          "The American drive to land a man on the Moon captured the imagination/attention of the whole world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "that act of taking someone as a prisoner, or taking something into your possession, especially by force:",
        "examples": [
          "People who commit cybercrime often evade capture.",
          "They witnessed the capture of the city by rebel troops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of collecting a natural product so that it can be stored or used:",
        "examples": [
          "Rainwater capture will ensure water conservation is a priority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of recording an image, sound, or other information using a computer or camera, or the image or other information that is recorded:",
        "examples": [
          "The device is designed for the capture of visual images.",
          "A screen capture of the incident was circulated online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a photograph; used especially when commenting on a photograph on social media:",
        "examples": [
          "We are sharing this great capture of a rainbow over the city.",
          "Nice capture!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a computer or similar machine) the act of taking in and storing information:",
        "examples": [
          "It is important to ensure accuracy in the capture of machine interpretable data.",
          "The company develops information capture software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone as a prisoner, or to take something into your possession:",
        "examples": [
          "These birds were captured in the wild in 1987."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record sound or images, or to express a feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "She captured the incident on video.",
          "Those songs capture the romantic mood of the movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in getting something when you are competing with others:",
        "examples": [
          "capture a large share/10%/30% of the market It was predicted that the internet could capture 5% of the US retail market within three years.",
          "They have captured a major position in a worldwide market.",
          "A corporation can profit by capturing resources more cheaply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a computer, camera, or other machine captures information, it changes it into a form that it can process and store:",
        "examples": [
          "New digital video technology makes it possible to capture and store an almost limitless volume of footage at minimal cost.",
          "capture data/images/information"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch and collect the carbon dioxide produced by machines and processes so that it is not released into the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "Coal-fired power stations must be retrofitted to capture carbon dioxide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing information into a form that a computer or other machine can process and store:",
        "examples": [
          "document/image/information capture They develop software tools for document capture and image enhancement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of catching and collecting carbon dioxide so that it is not released into the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "Facilities are required to plan for the capture of carbon dioxide in compliance with federal standards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of winning or getting control of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The channel may increase subscription fees to pay for its €240 million capture of Champions League screening rights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "capturing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone as a prisoner, or to take something into your possession, especially by force:",
        "examples": [
          "Two of the soldiers were killed and the rest were captured.",
          "Rebel forces captured the city after a week-long battle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in getting something when you are competing with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The Democratic Party candidate captured 70 percent of the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent or describe something very accurately using words or images:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be impossible to capture her beauty in a painting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record or take a picture of something using a camera:",
        "examples": [
          "A passer-by captured the whole incident on film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a computer or similar machine captures information, it takes it in and stores it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something captures your imagination or attention, you feel very interested and excited by it:",
        "examples": [
          "The American drive to land a man on the Moon captured the imagination/attention of the whole world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carafe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall glass container with a wide, round bottom for serving wine or water, or the amount contained in this",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an open glass container for serving liquids, or the amount it contains",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "caramel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "burnt sugar used to give flavour and a brown colour to food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sticky brown sweet made from sugar that has been heated with milk, butter, or cream in hot water:",
        "examples": [
          "chocolates with caramel centres"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cooked sugar used to give flavor and a brown color to food, or a chewy candy made from cooked sugar, butter, and milk",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "caramelized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing or tasting of sugar that has been burnt slightly so it turns brown:",
        "examples": [
          "The salmon is served with a caramelised onion relish.",
          "For crunch and sweetness, I top the salad with caramelized almonds broken into pieces.",
          "Evaporated milk tastes caramelised, but no sugar is actually added."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caramels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "burnt sugar used to give flavour and a brown colour to food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sticky brown sweet made from sugar that has been heated with milk, butter, or cream in hot water:",
        "examples": [
          "chocolates with caramel centres"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cooked sugar used to give flavor and a brown color to food, or a chewy candy made from cooked sugar, butter, and milk",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring the weight of jewels (= precious stones)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring how pure gold is:",
        "examples": [
          "24-carat gold is the purest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring the weight of jewels:",
        "examples": [
          "The diamonds had a combined weight of 5.87 carats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of weight equal to 200 milligrams, used for measuring the weight of precious stones:",
        "examples": [
          "a 10-carat diamond ring"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit used for measuring how pure gold is:",
        "examples": [
          "an 18-carat gold bracelet"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring the weight of jewels (= precious stones)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring how pure gold is:",
        "examples": [
          "24-carat gold is the purest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring the weight of jewels:",
        "examples": [
          "The diamonds had a combined weight of 5.87 carats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of weight equal to 200 milligrams, used for measuring the weight of precious stones:",
        "examples": [
          "a 10-carat diamond ring"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit used for measuring how pure gold is:",
        "examples": [
          "an 18-carat gold bracelet"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caravan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wheeled vehicle for living or travelling in, especially for holidays, that contains beds and cooking equipment and can be pulled by a car",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painted wooden vehicle that is pulled by a horse and in which people live:",
        "examples": [
          "a gypsy caravan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people with vehicles or animals who travel together for safety through a dangerous area, especially across a desert on camels",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people with vehicles or animals who travel together for safety through a dangerous area, esp. across a desert on camels",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "caravans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wheeled vehicle for living or travelling in, especially for holidays, that contains beds and cooking equipment and can be pulled by a car",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painted wooden vehicle that is pulled by a horse and in which people live:",
        "examples": [
          "a gypsy caravan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people with vehicles or animals who travel together for safety through a dangerous area, especially across a desert on camels",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people with vehicles or animals who travel together for safety through a dangerous area, esp. across a desert on camels",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carbohydrates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of several substances, such as sugar or starch, that provide the body with energy, or foods containing these substances such as bread, potatoes, pasta, and rice",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance such as sugar or starch that provides the body with energy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A carbohydrate is also a food that contains a large amount of carbohydrate such as bread, fruits, and vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Eat your carbohydrates within two hours after your workout."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carbon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that exists in its pure form as diamond or graphite, and is an important part of other substances such as coal and oil, as well as being contained in all plants and animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the gas carbon dioxide, which is the gas formed when carbon is burned or when people or animals breathe out:",
        "examples": [
          "The prize will be awarded to a project that can draw at least one gigatonne of carbon a year from the atmosphere.",
          "Environmental campaigners are arguing for further cuts in carbon emissions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is contained in all animals and plants, and that is an important part of other substances such as coal and oil, and exists in its pure form as diamonds and graphite",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element (= simple chemical substance), which exists in all plants and animals, and is an important part of coal and oil. When carbon is burned it produces carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide:",
        "examples": [
          "All organic substances contain the element carbon.",
          "Carbon exists in its pure form as diamond or graphite.",
          "carbon atoms"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a short form for carbon dioxide, especially when talking about the environment and climate change:",
        "examples": [
          "Car makers are already working hard on reducing carbon.",
          "The plan would remove two billion tons of carbon a year from the atmosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carburetor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of an engine that mixes fuel and air, producing the gas that is burned to provide the power needed to operate the vehicle or machine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of an engine that mixes fuel and air, producing the gas that is burned to provide the power needed to operate a vehicle or machine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carcass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the body of a dead animal, especially a large one that is soon to be cut up as meat or eaten by wild animals:",
        "examples": [
          "Vultures flew around in the sky waiting to pick at the rotting carcass of the deer.",
          "slang Move your great carcass (= your body) out of that chair!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the frame of an old or broken object, car, ship, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Carcasses of burned-out vehicles lined the roads near the scene of the worst fighting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the body of a dead animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The carcass of a deer lay near the road."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carcasses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the body of a dead animal, especially a large one that is soon to be cut up as meat or eaten by wild animals:",
        "examples": [
          "Vultures flew around in the sky waiting to pick at the rotting carcass of the deer.",
          "slang Move your great carcass (= your body) out of that chair!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the frame of an old or broken object, car, ship, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Carcasses of burned-out vehicles lined the roads near the scene of the worst fighting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the body of a dead animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The carcass of a deer lay near the road."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "card": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, rectangular piece of card or plastic, often with your signature, photograph, or other information proving who you are, that allows you to do something, such as make a payment, get money from a bank, or enter a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "put something on your/someone's card I don't have any cash - can I put this on (= pay using) my card?",
          "A lot of shops won't accept cheques unless you have a cheque card with you.",
          "The bank's closed now, but I can get some money out with my card.",
          "You usually have to show your (membership) card at the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of 52 small rectangular pieces of stiff paper each with a number and one of four signs printed on it, used in games:",
        "examples": [
          "card game Whist is my favourite card game.",
          "pack of cards mainly UK After dinner, Ted got out a pack of cards.",
          "deck of cards US After dinner, Ted got out a deck of cards.",
          "John shuffled (= mixed up) the cards before he dealt them (out) (= gave them to the players).",
          "a card table"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of a range of games played with cards, such as poker, whist, and bridge:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never been much good at cards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rectangular piece of stiff paper, folded in half, with a picture on the front and often a message printed inside, sent on a special occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "anniversary/get-well cards",
          "It's Steve's birthday on Thursday - I must send him a card."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, rectangular piece of stiff paper with information printed on it, especially a person's job title, business address, and phone number:",
        "examples": [
          "Here, let me give you my card.",
          "My phone number is here on my business card."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, rectangular piece of stiff paper with a picture of someone or something, especially a sports player, and information about them, for people to collect and exchange with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't believe I'm playing against guys whose cards I collected as a kid.",
          "a football/baseball card"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a piece of) thick stiff paper",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin plate inside a computer that contains very small electronic circuits and controls certain operations of the computer:",
        "examples": [
          "a graphics/sound card"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a funny or strange person:",
        "examples": [
          "You're such a card, Patrick!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone to show you a document, especially an identity card, in order to prove how old they are",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, rectangular piece of stiff paper or plastic with information on it that shows who you are or allows you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "a library/membership/business card",
          "I used my credit/debit/charge card to pay for the groceries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of 52 small, rectangular pieces of stiff paper, each with a number or letter and one of four symbols printed on it, used in games:",
        "examples": [
          "a deck of cards"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rectangular piece of stiff paper, folded in half, usually with a picture on the front and often a message printed inside, sent on a special occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "a birthday/anniversary/get-well card"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A card is also a postcard.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone to show you a document that shows how old the person is",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small rectangular piece of plastic given to a customer by a bank or store that allows them to make payments, take money from their account, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "pay with a/use a/pay by card You can pay by credit or debit card.",
          "Most businesses won't accept cheques without a card.",
          "He lost his wallet and had to cancel all his cards.",
          "Would you rather pay cash or put it on your card?",
          "When she tried to get money from the machine, her card was refused."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of plastic or stiff paper with your signature, photograph, and often other electronic information on it that proves who you are, allows you to enter a particular place, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to swipe your card to get into the building.",
          "The new style of driver's licence comes with a photo ID card."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small card that has your name, company name, and the job you do printed on it:",
        "examples": [
          "He shook my hand politely and gave me his card."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small electronic object that is part of a computer or can be connected to it, making it able to do a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have your own computer, you can hire ethernet cards from the college to connect to the network.",
          "An audio interface can be a simple card that plugs into your computer to allow you to route the sound out to your speakers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cardboard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "material like very thick, stiff paper, usually pale brown in colour, used especially for making boxes:",
        "examples": [
          "a cardboard box"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to something, usually a character in a film or play, that does not seem to be real or interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never enjoyed his plays - somehow all his characters are cardboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very thick, stiff paper, usually pale brown in color, used esp. for making boxes:",
        "examples": [
          "She packed the books in a cardboard box."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cardiac": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of the heart or heart disease:",
        "examples": [
          "The patient had a history of cardiac disease.",
          "cardiac muscle",
          "cardiac function"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cardiac arrest (= a heart attack):",
        "examples": [
          "I was massively overweight and in danger of dying from a cardiac.",
          "One of these days someone's going to have a cardiac and the ambulance won't be able to get to them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the heart or heart disease:",
        "examples": [
          "cardiac surgery"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cardiff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a city in southern Wales that is the capital city of Wales, and is also a principal area (= an area with its own local government):",
        "examples": [
          "Steve is from Cardiff, South Wales."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cardigan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing, usually made from wool, that covers the upper part of the body and the arms, fastening at the front with buttons, and usually worn over other clothes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweater (= piece of clothing that covers the upper part of the body and the arms) that fastens at the front with buttons and is usually worn over other clothes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cardinal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a priest of very high rank in the Roman Catholic Church:",
        "examples": [
          "Cardinals elect and advise the Pope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number that represents amount, such as 1, 2, 3, rather than order, such as 1st, 2nd, 3rd",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a North American bird, the male of which has bright red feathers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of great importance:",
        "examples": [
          "a cardinal rule/error/sin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a priest of high rank in the Roman Catholic Church",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a North American bird, the male of which has bright red feathers and a black face",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of great importance; main:",
        "examples": [
          "Finding food was a cardinal concern."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cardinals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a priest of very high rank in the Roman Catholic Church:",
        "examples": [
          "Cardinals elect and advise the Pope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number that represents amount, such as 1, 2, 3, rather than order, such as 1st, 2nd, 3rd",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a North American bird, the male of which has bright red feathers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of great importance:",
        "examples": [
          "a cardinal rule/error/sin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a priest of high rank in the Roman Catholic Church",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a North American bird, the male of which has bright red feathers and a black face",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of great importance; main:",
        "examples": [
          "Finding food was a cardinal concern."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cardiologist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a doctor who specializes in treating diseases of the heart",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor who specializes in treating medical conditions of the heart",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cardiology": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the study and treatment of medical conditions of the heart",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study and treatment of medical conditions of the heart",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cardiovascular": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the heart and blood vessels (= tubes that carry blood around the body):",
        "examples": [
          "cardiovascular disease"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "medical of or relating to the heart and the blood vessels (= tubes through which the blood flows)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of a range of games played with cards, such as poker, whist, and bridge:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never been much good at cards.",
          "play cards Shall we play cards?",
          "We passed the time playing cards and board games.",
          "She gets really competitive when we play cards.",
          "a game of cards The men sitting at the table next to us were arguing over a game of cards.",
          "have a game of cards UK We could have a game of cards, if you like."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any game played with cards, such as poker or bridge:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s play cards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that something is important and to feel interested in it or upset about it:",
        "examples": [
          "care about She's never cared very much about her appearance.",
          "[ + question word ] I really don't care whether we go out or not.",
          "care how I don't care how much it costs, just buy it.",
          "\"Was Lorna happy about the arrangements?\" \"I don't know and I don't care.\"",
          "Your parents are only doing this because they care about (= love) you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize rudely that you are not interested in or worried about something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Mike's really fed up about it.\" \"I couldn't care less.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you are not interested in or worried about what someone else is doing:",
        "examples": [
          "You can go to the match with Paula, for all I care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you are not interested in or worried about something that has happened or that someone has said:",
        "examples": [
          "He said he didn't approve of what I'd done, as if I cared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize that you do not think something is important:",
        "examples": [
          "\"It looks as if we are going to lose.\" \"Who cares?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in polite offers and suggestions:",
        "examples": [
          "care for Would you care for a drink?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Would you care to join us for dinner?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "career": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life, especially if you continue to get better jobs and earn more money:",
        "examples": [
          "career ladder It helps if you can move a few rungs up the career ladder before taking time off to have a baby.",
          "career prospects I took this new job because I felt that the career prospects were much better.",
          "He's hoping for a career in the police force/as a police officer.",
          "When he retires he will be able to look back over a brilliant career (= a working life that has been very successful).",
          "Judith is very career-minded (= gives a lot of attention to her job)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a job or position as part of the career that you are trained for and are normally paid to do, rather than being chosen for it as a member or supporter of a government or political party:",
        "examples": [
          "The White House asked the Senate to approve 60 political and career appointees, including a new housing secretary.",
          "a career diplomat/ambassador"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "doing something regularly for most of your life, especially as your main way of making money:",
        "examples": [
          "Even though he already has begun his campaign for re-election, he insists he is not a career politician.",
          "The perpetrator was a career criminal with a long series of drugs convictions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a vehicle) to move fast and in a way that is out of control:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach careered down a slope and collided with a bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job for which you are trained and in which it is possible to advance during your working life, so that you get greater responsibility and earn more money:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s hoping for a career in social work.",
          "She left college to pursue an acting career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a vehicle) to move fast and without control:",
        "examples": [
          "The bus careered down a slope and hit a telephone pole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done as a job all your life:",
        "examples": [
          "a career politician"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life, especially when this involves making progress to better jobs or is in a particular profession:",
        "examples": [
          "a career in sth He's hoping for a career in web design.",
          "a career as sth I worked there early in my career as civil engineer.",
          "a career with sth Sharon enjoyed a long career with the BBC.",
          "pursue/make/have a career It is not easy to make a career in broadcasting.",
          "a brilliant/successful/distinguished career",
          "a political/medical/academic career",
          "You should continue learning throughout your professional career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to your job:",
        "examples": [
          "career opportunities/prospects I took this new job because I felt that the career prospects were much better.",
          "career choice/option For him, art was a way of life, not a career choice.",
          "career-minded/-oriented Sean is very career-oriented and ambitious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "spending all or most of your working life in the same job or field:",
        "examples": [
          "a career diplomat/soldier/criminal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "careers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to advice about jobs and training:",
        "examples": [
          "a careers adviser/officer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to advice about jobs and training:",
        "examples": [
          "careers advice/counselling",
          "a careers adviser/counsellor/centre"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carefree": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having no problems or not being worried about anything:",
        "examples": [
          "I remember my carefree student days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no worries, problems, or anxieties; happy:",
        "examples": [
          "Anna has a carefree summer ahead of her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "careful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "giving a lot of attention to what you are doing so that you do not have an accident, make a mistake, or damage something:",
        "examples": [
          "Michael is a very careful worker.",
          "After careful consideration of your proposal, I regret to say that we are unable to accept it.",
          "be careful Be careful with the glasses.",
          "Be careful where you put that hot pan.",
          "Be careful to look both ways when you cross the road.",
          "He's in a really foul temper so be careful of what you say to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving attention to something in order to avoid esp. an accident or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Norman is a careful driver.",
          "Give my suggestion careful consideration.",
          "[ + question word ] He’s in a really bad mood so be careful what you say to him.",
          "[ + question word ] Be careful where you put that hot pan.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Be careful to look both ways when you cross the street."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carefully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with great attention:",
        "examples": [
          "She carefully folded the letter and put it in her pocket.",
          "Drive carefully on those icy roads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with great attention, esp. to detail or safety:",
        "examples": [
          "She carefully embroidered the pillow.",
          "Drive carefully – it’s raining."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caregiver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes care of a person who is young, old, ill, or disabled (= having an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult for them to do some things that other people do), either as a family member or friend, or as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a caregiver for his autistic son.",
          "She is able to take care of her husband at home with the help of several caregivers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who provides for the needs of children or of people who are ill or cannot provide for their own needs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "careless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not taking or showing enough care and attention:",
        "examples": [
          "My son's teacher says that his work is often rather careless.",
          "He made a careless remark (= one made without thinking) about her appearance that really upset her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relaxed, natural, and free from worry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not using enough care:",
        "examples": [
          "Careless drivers cause accidents.",
          "My son’s schoolwork is often careless and sloppy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cares": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of protecting someone or something and providing what that person or thing needs:",
        "examples": [
          "The standard of care at our local hospital is excellent.",
          "Mira's going to be very weak for a long time after the operation, so she'll need a lot of care.",
          "in the care of The children were left in the care of a neighbour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a combining form:",
        "examples": [
          "skincare/healthcare/childcare"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something and provide the things that that person or thing needs:",
        "examples": [
          "take good care Take good care of that girl of yours, Patrick - she's very special."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Children who are in care or who have been taken/put into care are not living with their natural parents but instead with a national or local government organization or another family:",
        "examples": [
          "Both children were taken into care when their parents died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system in which people with mental illness or reduced mental ability are allowed to continue living in their own homes, with treatment and help, and are not kept in hospital:",
        "examples": [
          "These people are supposed to be getting care in the community, but it's just not happening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "serious attention, especially to the details of a situation or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "You can see the care that he puts into every aspect of his work.",
          "Preparing a delicate fish like this needs care.",
          "with care She painted the window frames with great care so that no paint got onto the glass.",
          "The roads are icy, so drive with care.",
          "handle with care The parcel had a label on it saying \"Handle with care\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give serious attention to what you are doing so that you do not make a mistake:",
        "examples": [
          "Take care on these busy roads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something:",
        "examples": [
          "If you can see to the drinks for the party, I'll take care of the food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of worry or anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "She seemed weighed down by all her cares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that something is important and to feel interested in it or upset about it:",
        "examples": [
          "care about She's never cared very much about her appearance.",
          "[ + question word ] I really don't care whether we go out or not.",
          "care how I don't care how much it costs, just buy it.",
          "\"Was Lorna happy about the arrangements?\" \"I don't know and I don't care.\"",
          "Your parents are only doing this because they care about (= love) you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize rudely that you are not interested in or worried about something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Mike's really fed up about it.\" \"I couldn't care less.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you are not interested in or worried about what someone else is doing:",
        "examples": [
          "You can go to the match with Paula, for all I care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you are not interested in or worried about something that has happened or that someone has said:",
        "examples": [
          "He said he didn't approve of what I'd done, as if I cared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize that you do not think something is important:",
        "examples": [
          "\"It looks as if we are going to lose.\" \"Who cares?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in polite offers and suggestions:",
        "examples": [
          "care for Would you care for a drink?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Would you care to join us for dinner?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of providing for the needs of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The quality of care at this hospital is very good.",
          "Trees on city property don’t get any care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "serious attention, esp. to the details of a situation or a piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "She painted the window frames with great care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be interested in something, or to be anxious or upset about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Don’t you care about what happens to the children?",
          "[ I ] I really don’t care if we go or not (= It doesn’t matter to me).",
          "[ + question word ] I don’t care how much it costs, just buy it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used in polite offers and suggestions) to want something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Would you care to join us for dinner?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attention that is given to something or someone, so that they are looked after, protected, or dealt with in the right way:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be some mistakes no matter how much care goes into the first draft.",
          "take care over sth People are taking more care over where they invest their money.",
          "take care to do sth Take care to prepare for your interview by listing all the personal qualities and experience you have which suit you for the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in addresses when the person you are writing to is staying or working somewhere that is not the place where they usually live or work:",
        "examples": [
          "You can send packages to me care of my hotel.",
          "Address your letters to Write On, c/o BBC, Broadcasting House, London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look after or protect something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Take care of your home: it's your largest asset.",
          "People are doing this job to put food on the table and take care of their children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with or be responsible for something:",
        "examples": [
          "He suggested she could help run the firm and take care of the finances.",
          "I'll take care of all the travel arrangements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to touch or kiss someone in a gentle and loving way:",
        "examples": [
          "Gently he caressed her cheek."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gentle and loving touch or kiss:",
        "examples": [
          "One of her gentle caresses touched the corner of his mouth.",
          "She closed her eyes, and lifted her face to the sun, enjoying its light, warm caress on her cheeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gentle loving touch or kiss:",
        "examples": [
          "a mother’s soft caress"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caressing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "soft and gentle:",
        "examples": [
          "She could feel the caressing warmth of the sun on her body.",
          "Her voice was sweetly caressing, her diction crystal clear, and she became an instant success."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caretaker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person employed to take care of a large building, such as a school, and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes care of a person who is young, old, or sick",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person employed to take care of a large building or property, doing cleaning, repairs, gardening, or other jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "The building’s caretaker reported the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A caretaker government is one that is in power for a short period of time until a new one is chosen.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A caretaker is also a caregiver.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is employed to take care of a large building, such as a school or office building, and to deal with the cleaning, repairs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He lived on the ground floor of the apartment block, where he worked as a caretaker.",
          "a building/school/church caretaker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a person or a group of people who is doing a job until someone can be found to do it permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "a caretaker boss/manager",
          "a caretaker government/president/prime minister"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caretakers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person employed to take care of a large building, such as a school, and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes care of a person who is young, old, or sick",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person employed to take care of a large building or property, doing cleaning, repairs, gardening, or other jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "The building’s caretaker reported the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A caretaker government is one that is in power for a short period of time until a new one is chosen.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A caretaker is also a caregiver.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is employed to take care of a large building, such as a school or office building, and to deal with the cleaning, repairs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He lived on the ground floor of the apartment block, where he worked as a caretaker.",
          "a building/school/church caretaker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a person or a group of people who is doing a job until someone can be found to do it permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "a caretaker boss/manager",
          "a caretaker government/president/prime minister"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cargo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or other large vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "a cargo ship/plane",
          "The ship was carrying a cargo of wood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The department inspects cargo coming into Hawaii."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the goods carried by a ship, plane, or other large vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "carry/handle/transport a cargo TCL Carriers Ltd was the operator of the vessel on which the cargo was carried.",
          "load/unload/discharge a cargo The costs of loading and discharging the cargo are not included.",
          "a cargo of sth The ship was carrying a cargo of wool.",
          "a cargo ship/vessel/plane",
          "cargo space/capacity Soft bags are recommended because of limited cargo space on the aircraft."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caribbean": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Caribbean islands and countries, or their people:",
        "examples": [
          "Caribbean food"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from the Caribbean",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sea that is east of Central America and north of South America :",
        "examples": [
          "The hurricane is centred over the eastern Caribbean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the islands and countries in and around the Caribbean Sea:",
        "examples": [
          "They're holidaying somewhere in the Caribbean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(relating to) the sea that is east of Central America and north of South America, or the islands in it and the countries that border this sea",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "caribou": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large North American reindeer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large deer with long horns with branches that lives in North America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "caring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A caring person is kind and gives emotional support to others:",
        "examples": [
          "I've always thought of Jo as a very caring person."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carjacking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the crime of stealing a car while someone is in it by using physical force or threats",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of stealing a car while someone is in it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carmine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a deep bright red colour",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carnage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the violent killing of large numbers of people, especially in war:",
        "examples": [
          "The Battle of the Somme was a scene of dreadful carnage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the violent killing of large numbers of people, esp. in war:",
        "examples": [
          "The Battle of Gettysburg was a scene of dreadful carnage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carnal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the physical feelings and wants of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "carnal desires"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the physical feelings and desires of the body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carnations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a plant with) a small flower from the genus (= group of plants) Dianthus with a sweet smell, usually white, pink, or red in colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small flower that has a sweet smell and is usually white, pink, or red",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carnival": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a special occasion or period of) public enjoyment and entertainment involving wearing unusual clothes, dancing, and eating and drinking, usually held in the streets of a city:",
        "examples": [
          "a Caribbean carnival",
          "There's a real carnival atmosphere in the streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place of outside entertainment where there are machines for riding on and games that can be played for prizes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public event, often held outside, where you can take part in competitions and buy small things and food, often organized to collect money for a particular purpose",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place of outside entertainment where there are machines you can ride on and games that can be played for prizes:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There’s a carnival in Payson Park this weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A carnival is also a time of public enjoyment and entertainment when people wear unusual clothes, dance, and eat and drink, usually in the streets of a city.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carnivore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal that eats meat:",
        "examples": [
          "Lions and tigers are carnivores.",
          "humorous I made mostly vegetarian food but put a couple of meat dishes out for the carnivores (= people who eat meat)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that eats meat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carnivores": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal that eats meat:",
        "examples": [
          "Lions and tigers are carnivores.",
          "humorous I made mostly vegetarian food but put a couple of meat dishes out for the carnivores (= people who eat meat)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that eats meat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carol": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a happy or religious song, usually one sung at Christmas:",
        "examples": [
          "a carol concert",
          "\"Silent Night\" is my favourite (Christmas) carol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing songs, especially carols, in a loud and happy way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Christmas carol",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing carols, esp. by going from house to house:",
        "examples": [
          "We went caroling in the neighborhood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carolina": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the southeastern US, whose capital city is Raleigh:",
        "examples": [
          "The couple currently live in North Carolina.",
          "Some of the largest black bears in the country are found around North Carolina's coast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caroline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "from or relating to the period of British history during the rule of King Charles I (1625-1649):",
        "examples": [
          "The Caroline era followed the Jacobean era and overlapped with the English Civil War.",
          "During the Caroline period the cavalier poets (such as John Suckling) and the metaphysical poets (such as George Herbert) flourished."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from or relating to the period of British history during the rule of King Charles III (from 2022):",
        "examples": [
          "The period of King Charles III's rule could be known either as the second Caroline or second Carolean era."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carols": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a happy or religious song, usually one sung at Christmas:",
        "examples": [
          "a carol concert",
          "\"Silent Night\" is my favourite (Christmas) carol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing songs, especially carols, in a loud and happy way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Christmas carol",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing carols, esp. by going from house to house:",
        "examples": [
          "We went caroling in the neighborhood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carotid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the two main arteries that carry blood to the head and neck",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carousel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large machine at a fair that turnsround and has wooden or plastic animals or vehicles on which children ride",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous moving strip on which passengers' bags are put for collection in an airport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a circular device in which slides (= small pieces of photographic film) for a projector are held",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a merry-go-round",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous moving strip at an airport, from which passengers pick up their bags at the end of a trip",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large fish that lives in lakes and rivers and can be eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain all the time about matters that are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't stand the way he's always carping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain about unimportant matters:",
        "examples": [
          "However much people carp about junk mail, many of them read it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, edible fish that lives in lakes and rivers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carpal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the carpus (= the wrist bones):",
        "examples": [
          "carpal bursitis"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carpenter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is making and repairing wooden objects and structures",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is making and repairing wooden objects and structures",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is making and repairing wooden objects and structures:",
        "examples": [
          "A self-employed boat repairer and carpenter, he had difficulty getting a mortgage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carpenters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is making and repairing wooden objects and structures",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is making and repairing wooden objects and structures",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is making and repairing wooden objects and structures:",
        "examples": [
          "A self-employed boat repairer and carpenter, he had difficulty getting a mortgage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carpentry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the skill or work of making and repairing wooden objects",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skill or trade of a carpenter, or the work done by a carpenter:",
        "examples": [
          "That staircase is a beautiful piece of carpentry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carpet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a shaped piece of) thick material used for covering floors:",
        "examples": [
          "We've just had a new carpet fitted/laid in our bedroom.",
          "UK We've got fitted (= cut to fit exactly) carpets in the bedrooms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a layer of something that covers the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "a carpet of snow",
          "Our lawn is a carpet of daisies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another way of referring to",
        "examples": [
          "She arrived on the carpet in gold Valentino Haute Couture.",
          "That night at the Oscars, both Elizabeth Taylor and Burt Lancaster walked the carpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something with carpet:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to carpet the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be covered with something:",
        "examples": [
          "In spring this area is carpeted with bluebells."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to severely criticize someone who has made a mistake",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick, woven material for covering floors, or a piece of this material",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a floor surface with a carpet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carpets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a shaped piece of) thick material used for covering floors:",
        "examples": [
          "We've just had a new carpet fitted/laid in our bedroom.",
          "UK We've got fitted (= cut to fit exactly) carpets in the bedrooms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a layer of something that covers the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "a carpet of snow",
          "Our lawn is a carpet of daisies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another way of referring to",
        "examples": [
          "She arrived on the carpet in gold Valentino Haute Couture.",
          "That night at the Oscars, both Elizabeth Taylor and Burt Lancaster walked the carpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something with carpet:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to carpet the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be covered with something:",
        "examples": [
          "In spring this area is carpeted with bluebells."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to severely criticize someone who has made a mistake",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick, woven material for covering floors, or a piece of this material",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a floor surface with a carpet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carriage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with four wheels that is usually pulled by horses and was used mainly in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "a horse-drawn carriage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the separate parts of a train in which the passengers sit:",
        "examples": [
          "a railway carriage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the cost of) transporting goods:",
        "examples": [
          "That will be £150, carriage included."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which a person moves or keeps their body when they are standing, sitting, or walking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with four wheels pulled by a horse or horses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A carriage is also a baby carriage.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which you hold your body when standing or moving around:",
        "examples": [
          "She had great stage presence and perfect carriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of transporting goods:",
        "examples": [
          "If the carrier agrees to accept dangerous goods for carriage, such goods must be accompanied by a full declaration of their nature and contents.",
          "It is essential that customers are aware of any conditions of carriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cost of transporting goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The carriage for non-perishable items is £3.95.",
          "You can buy a whole side of salmon for €30, including carriage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carriages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with four wheels that is usually pulled by horses and was used mainly in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "a horse-drawn carriage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the separate parts of a train in which the passengers sit:",
        "examples": [
          "a railway carriage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the cost of) transporting goods:",
        "examples": [
          "That will be £150, carriage included."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which a person moves or keeps their body when they are standing, sitting, or walking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with four wheels pulled by a horse or horses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A carriage is also a baby carriage.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which you hold your body when standing or moving around:",
        "examples": [
          "She had great stage presence and perfect carriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of transporting goods:",
        "examples": [
          "If the carrier agrees to accept dangerous goods for carriage, such goods must be accompanied by a full declaration of their nature and contents.",
          "It is essential that customers are aware of any conditions of carriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cost of transporting goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The carriage for non-perishable items is £3.95.",
          "You can buy a whole side of salmon for €30, including carriage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carried": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold something or someone with your hands, arms, or on your back and transport it, him, or her from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like me to carry your bag for you?",
          "She carried her tired child upstairs to bed.",
          "These books are too heavy for me to carry.",
          "We only had a small suitcase, so we were able to carry it onto the plane.",
          "Robson injured his leg in the second half of the match and had to be carried off.",
          "carry someone/something off Thieves broke the shop window and carried off (= removed) jewellery worth thousands of pounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move someone or something from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "carry someone/something away Rubbish left on the beach during the day is carried away (= removed) at night by the tide.",
          "The bus that was involved in the accident was carrying children to school.",
          "The Brooklyn Bridge carries traffic across the East River from Brooklyn to Manhattan.",
          "Police think that the body was carried down the river (= was transported by the flow of the river).",
          "Underground cables carry electricity to all parts of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something with you all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "carry a memory figurative He will carry the memory of the accident with him (= will remember the accident) for ever.",
          "Police officers in Britain do not usually carry guns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something as a part, quality, or result:",
        "examples": [
          "carry weight I'm afraid my opinion doesn't carry any weight with (= influence) my boss.",
          "All cigarette packets carry a government health warning.",
          "Our cars carry a twelve-month guarantee.",
          "His speech carried so much conviction that I had to agree with him.",
          "In some countries, murder carries the death penalty.",
          "US The salesclerk said they didn't carry (= have a supply of) sportswear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something from one person or thing and give it to another person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Malaria is a disease carried by mosquitoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support the weight of something without moving or breaking:",
        "examples": [
          "The weight of the cathedral roof is carried by two rows of pillars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support, keep in operation, or make a success:",
        "examples": [
          "We can no longer afford to carry people who don't work as hard as they should.",
          "Luckily they had a very strong actor in the main part and he managed to carry the whole play (= make a success of it through his own performance)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win the support, agreement, or sympathy of a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The bosses' plans to reorganize the company won't succeed unless they can carry the workforce with them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give approval, especially by voting:",
        "examples": [
          "The motion/proposal/resolution/bill was carried by 210 votes to 160."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a newspaper or radio or television broadcast) to contain particular information:",
        "examples": [
          "This morning's newspapers all carry the same story on their front page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to reach or travel a particular distance:",
        "examples": [
          "The sound of the explosion carried for miles.",
          "The ball carried high into the air and landed on the other side of the fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop or continue something:",
        "examples": [
          "carry something forward We must end here, but we can carry today's discussion forward at our next meeting.",
          "Lenin carried Marx's ideas a stage further by putting them into practice.",
          "If we carry this argument to its logical conclusion, we realize that further investment is not a good idea.",
          "She carries tidiness to extremes/to its limits (= she is too tidy).",
          "He always carries his jokes too far (= he continues making jokes when he should have stopped)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your body in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "You can tell she's a dancer from the way that she carries herself.",
          "She carries herself with the poise of a model.",
          "She carried herself with grace and dignity.",
          "Helena carried herself with a certain elegance that turned heads when she walked into a room.",
          "You can convey quiet confidence just by carrying yourself in a certain way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a number into another column when doing addition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, to run across the field towards the goal while holding the ball, gaining an advantage for your team:",
        "examples": [
          "Every running back wants to carry the ball.",
          "Johnson carried 26 times for 202 yards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey and football, to control the puck or ball and move forward toward the goal with it:",
        "examples": [
          "He carried the puck into the Vancouver zone on the left side.",
          "He burst through, carrying the ball from the halfway line into the Barcelona penalty area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, to put your hand underneath the ball while dribbling (= moving the ball by repeatedly hitting it against the floor with your hand) or as you start to move, which is against the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "If you carry the ball, the referee will blow the whistle and you will lose possession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In golf, if you carry a part of the golf course (= playing area) such as a bunker, fairway, etc., you successfully hit the ball over it:",
        "examples": [
          "The opening tee shots must try to carry the fairway bunkers at 260 yards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In cricket, if a ball carries, it does not hit the ground before being caught:",
        "examples": [
          "The fielder wasn't sure whether the ball had carried so it was referred to the third umpire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be pregnant with a child:",
        "examples": [
          "It was quite a shock to learn that she was carrying twins.",
          "I was enormous when I was carrying Josh."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carrier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that carries something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that operates aircraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a combining form, especially in phrases that refer to military vehicles of a type that carry other vehicles or groups of soldiers:",
        "examples": [
          "an armoured troop-carrier",
          "a freight carrier"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that provides mobile phone services to people so they can make calls, send messages, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You can transfer your existing mobile phone number to a new carrier.",
          "Only your carrier limits the number of characters you can receive in text messages.",
          "People are willing to change phone carriers in order to save a few dollars.",
          "They used the new high-speed data networks that cell phone carriers had built.",
          "The company is one of Japan's biggest mobile phone carriers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large plastic or paper bag with handles, used to carry things that you have bought, especially one given to you in a shop",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not suffer from a disease but has the infection or genetic fault that causes it and can give the disease to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "There are an estimated 1.5 million HIV carriers in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that carries or delivers something:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s got a job as a letter carrier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who can give a disease to other people but may not show any signs of having the disease",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that transports goods or people from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The company loses fewer drivers because it is a shorter-haul carrier whose drivers are typically away overnight rather than weeks on end.",
          "Sioux Railway is the ninth largest rail carrier in the nation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that operates aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "The Dallas-based carrier will offer same-plane service with one or more stops to 27 cities.",
          "Etihad Airways is Abu Dhabi's national carrier.",
          "low-cost/low-fare/no-frills carrier"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or organization that provides insurance:",
        "examples": [
          "The company will pay $2 million of the settlement, with the rest from its insurance carrier and other parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that provides a communications service such as a phone, television, or internet service:",
        "examples": [
          "Number portability allows you to transfer your existing cell phone number to a new carrier.",
          "a mobile/mobile phone/cellphone carrier",
          "In 1984 AT&T became the largest long-distance carrier."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carriers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that carries something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that operates aircraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a combining form, especially in phrases that refer to military vehicles of a type that carry other vehicles or groups of soldiers:",
        "examples": [
          "an armoured troop-carrier",
          "a freight carrier"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that provides mobile phone services to people so they can make calls, send messages, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You can transfer your existing mobile phone number to a new carrier.",
          "Only your carrier limits the number of characters you can receive in text messages.",
          "People are willing to change phone carriers in order to save a few dollars.",
          "They used the new high-speed data networks that cell phone carriers had built.",
          "The company is one of Japan's biggest mobile phone carriers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large plastic or paper bag with handles, used to carry things that you have bought, especially one given to you in a shop",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not suffer from a disease but has the infection or genetic fault that causes it and can give the disease to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "There are an estimated 1.5 million HIV carriers in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that carries or delivers something:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s got a job as a letter carrier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who can give a disease to other people but may not show any signs of having the disease",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that transports goods or people from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The company loses fewer drivers because it is a shorter-haul carrier whose drivers are typically away overnight rather than weeks on end.",
          "Sioux Railway is the ninth largest rail carrier in the nation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that operates aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "The Dallas-based carrier will offer same-plane service with one or more stops to 27 cities.",
          "Etihad Airways is Abu Dhabi's national carrier.",
          "low-cost/low-fare/no-frills carrier"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or organization that provides insurance:",
        "examples": [
          "The company will pay $2 million of the settlement, with the rest from its insurance carrier and other parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that provides a communications service such as a phone, television, or internet service:",
        "examples": [
          "Number portability allows you to transfer your existing cell phone number to a new carrier.",
          "a mobile/mobile phone/cellphone carrier",
          "In 1984 AT&T became the largest long-distance carrier."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hold something or someone with your hands, arms, or on your back and transport it, him, or her from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like me to carry your bag for you?",
          "She carried her tired child upstairs to bed.",
          "These books are too heavy for me to carry.",
          "We only had a small suitcase, so we were able to carry it onto the plane.",
          "Robson injured his leg in the second half of the match and had to be carried off.",
          "carry someone/something off Thieves broke the shop window and carried off (= removed) jewellery worth thousands of pounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move someone or something from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "carry someone/something away Rubbish left on the beach during the day is carried away (= removed) at night by the tide.",
          "The bus that was involved in the accident was carrying children to school.",
          "The Brooklyn Bridge carries traffic across the East River from Brooklyn to Manhattan.",
          "Police think that the body was carried down the river (= was transported by the flow of the river).",
          "Underground cables carry electricity to all parts of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something with you all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "carry a memory figurative He will carry the memory of the accident with him (= will remember the accident) for ever.",
          "Police officers in Britain do not usually carry guns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something as a part, quality, or result:",
        "examples": [
          "carry weight I'm afraid my opinion doesn't carry any weight with (= influence) my boss.",
          "All cigarette packets carry a government health warning.",
          "Our cars carry a twelve-month guarantee.",
          "His speech carried so much conviction that I had to agree with him.",
          "In some countries, murder carries the death penalty.",
          "US The salesclerk said they didn't carry (= have a supply of) sportswear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something from one person or thing and give it to another person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Malaria is a disease carried by mosquitoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support the weight of something without moving or breaking:",
        "examples": [
          "The weight of the cathedral roof is carried by two rows of pillars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support, keep in operation, or make a success:",
        "examples": [
          "We can no longer afford to carry people who don't work as hard as they should.",
          "Luckily they had a very strong actor in the main part and he managed to carry the whole play (= make a success of it through his own performance)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win the support, agreement, or sympathy of a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The bosses' plans to reorganize the company won't succeed unless they can carry the workforce with them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give approval, especially by voting:",
        "examples": [
          "The motion/proposal/resolution/bill was carried by 210 votes to 160."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a newspaper or radio or television broadcast) to contain particular information:",
        "examples": [
          "This morning's newspapers all carry the same story on their front page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to reach or travel a particular distance:",
        "examples": [
          "The sound of the explosion carried for miles.",
          "The ball carried high into the air and landed on the other side of the fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop or continue something:",
        "examples": [
          "carry something forward We must end here, but we can carry today's discussion forward at our next meeting.",
          "Lenin carried Marx's ideas a stage further by putting them into practice.",
          "If we carry this argument to its logical conclusion, we realize that further investment is not a good idea.",
          "She carries tidiness to extremes/to its limits (= she is too tidy).",
          "He always carries his jokes too far (= he continues making jokes when he should have stopped)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your body in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "You can tell she's a dancer from the way that she carries herself.",
          "She carries herself with the poise of a model.",
          "She carried herself with grace and dignity.",
          "Helena carried herself with a certain elegance that turned heads when she walked into a room.",
          "You can convey quiet confidence just by carrying yourself in a certain way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a number into another column when doing addition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, to run across the field towards the goal while holding the ball, gaining an advantage for your team:",
        "examples": [
          "Every running back wants to carry the ball.",
          "Johnson carried 26 times for 202 yards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey and football, to control the puck or ball and move forward toward the goal with it:",
        "examples": [
          "He carried the puck into the Vancouver zone on the left side.",
          "He burst through, carrying the ball from the halfway line into the Barcelona penalty area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, to put your hand underneath the ball while dribbling (= moving the ball by repeatedly hitting it against the floor with your hand) or as you start to move, which is against the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "If you carry the ball, the referee will blow the whistle and you will lose possession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In golf, if you carry a part of the golf course (= playing area) such as a bunker, fairway, etc., you successfully hit the ball over it:",
        "examples": [
          "The opening tee shots must try to carry the fairway bunkers at 260 yards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In cricket, if a ball carries, it does not hit the ground before being caught:",
        "examples": [
          "The fielder wasn't sure whether the ball had carried so it was referred to the third umpire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be pregnant with a child:",
        "examples": [
          "It was quite a shock to learn that she was carrying twins.",
          "I was enormous when I was carrying Josh."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of carrying a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "For daily carry by officers, weapons should be durable and easy to clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, an occasion when a player holds the ball while moving forwards across the field towards the goal, gaining an advantage for their team:",
        "examples": [
          "The yards gained on a carry are referred to as \"rushing yards\".",
          "He currently holds the record for the most career carries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, the act of putting your hand underneath the ball while dribbling (= moving the ball by repeatedly hitting it against the floor with your hand) or as you start to move, which is against the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "The referee blew the whistle and called the player for a carry.",
          "A carry becomes a double dribble if the player starts to dribble the ball again after stopping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, the distance a ball travels from where it is hit into the air to where it reaches the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "This left him needing a carry of 226 yards to avoid the water hazard in front of the green.",
          "We found the club did contribute to extra carry distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, the amount that the ball bounces and travels after hitting the ground when bowled (= thrown):",
        "examples": [
          "He's not a particularly fast bowler but he's getting good carry through to the wicketkeeper off this pitch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of carrying someone, especially a child:",
        "examples": [
          "She was tired and wanted a carry.",
          "Shall I give you a carry?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the carrying of a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "He said that it can be difficult to get a carry permit in New York.",
          "Illinois is one of only two states without a carry law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport or take from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane carried 116 passengers and a crew of seven.",
          "Would you like me to carry your bag for you?",
          "Underground cables carry electricity to all parts of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something with you from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "I carry my wallet in my back pocket.",
          "I don’t carry a lot of cash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something from one person or thing and give it to another person or thing; to spread:",
        "examples": [
          "The mosquitoes will be studied to see if they carry the virus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something as a part, quality, or result:",
        "examples": [
          "All our rental cars carry collision insurance.",
          "I’m sorry, we don’t carry shoes (= we do not sell shoes).",
          "His argument carries a lot of conviction (= is supported by strong belief)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support the weight of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The weight of the roof is carried by steel beams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support, keep in operation, or make a success:",
        "examples": [
          "We cannot afford to carry people who don’t do their share of the work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win the support, agreement, or sympathy of a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Gore is expected to carry (= get the most votes in) the midwestern states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win approval or support for something:",
        "examples": [
          "With 21 votes for, and 8 opposed, the motion is carried."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include a particular item of news, information, etc. in something printed, broadcast, or sent over electric wires:",
        "examples": [
          "Newspapers and radio and TV stations throughout Missouri carried the story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of sounds) to be able to reach or travel a particular distance:",
        "examples": [
          "The actors’ voices carried all the way to the back of the theater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a number into another column when doing addition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move and hold your body in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "You can tell she’s a dancer by the way she carries herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport or take something from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The railroad carries tons of freight every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer something for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "Does this store carry camping equipment?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carrion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dead or decaying flesh",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carrot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long pointed orange root eaten as a vegetable",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is offered to someone in order to encourage them to do something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, pointed, orange root, eaten as vegetable, either raw or cooked",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is offered to someone in order to encourage that person to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "If they finished the construction ahead of schedule, they were offered the carrot of a bonus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carrots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long pointed orange root eaten as a vegetable",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is offered to someone in order to encourage them to do something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, pointed, orange root, eaten as vegetable, either raw or cooked",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is offered to someone in order to encourage that person to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "If they finished the construction ahead of schedule, they were offered the carrot of a bonus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hold something or someone with your hands, arms, or on your back and transport it, him, or her from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like me to carry your bag for you?",
          "She carried her tired child upstairs to bed.",
          "These books are too heavy for me to carry.",
          "We only had a small suitcase, so we were able to carry it onto the plane.",
          "Robson injured his leg in the second half of the match and had to be carried off.",
          "carry someone/something off Thieves broke the shop window and carried off (= removed) jewellery worth thousands of pounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move someone or something from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "carry someone/something away Rubbish left on the beach during the day is carried away (= removed) at night by the tide.",
          "The bus that was involved in the accident was carrying children to school.",
          "The Brooklyn Bridge carries traffic across the East River from Brooklyn to Manhattan.",
          "Police think that the body was carried down the river (= was transported by the flow of the river).",
          "Underground cables carry electricity to all parts of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something with you all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "carry a memory figurative He will carry the memory of the accident with him (= will remember the accident) for ever.",
          "Police officers in Britain do not usually carry guns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something as a part, quality, or result:",
        "examples": [
          "carry weight I'm afraid my opinion doesn't carry any weight with (= influence) my boss.",
          "All cigarette packets carry a government health warning.",
          "Our cars carry a twelve-month guarantee.",
          "His speech carried so much conviction that I had to agree with him.",
          "In some countries, murder carries the death penalty.",
          "US The salesclerk said they didn't carry (= have a supply of) sportswear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something from one person or thing and give it to another person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Malaria is a disease carried by mosquitoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support the weight of something without moving or breaking:",
        "examples": [
          "The weight of the cathedral roof is carried by two rows of pillars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support, keep in operation, or make a success:",
        "examples": [
          "We can no longer afford to carry people who don't work as hard as they should.",
          "Luckily they had a very strong actor in the main part and he managed to carry the whole play (= make a success of it through his own performance)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win the support, agreement, or sympathy of a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The bosses' plans to reorganize the company won't succeed unless they can carry the workforce with them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give approval, especially by voting:",
        "examples": [
          "The motion/proposal/resolution/bill was carried by 210 votes to 160."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a newspaper or radio or television broadcast) to contain particular information:",
        "examples": [
          "This morning's newspapers all carry the same story on their front page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to reach or travel a particular distance:",
        "examples": [
          "The sound of the explosion carried for miles.",
          "The ball carried high into the air and landed on the other side of the fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop or continue something:",
        "examples": [
          "carry something forward We must end here, but we can carry today's discussion forward at our next meeting.",
          "Lenin carried Marx's ideas a stage further by putting them into practice.",
          "If we carry this argument to its logical conclusion, we realize that further investment is not a good idea.",
          "She carries tidiness to extremes/to its limits (= she is too tidy).",
          "He always carries his jokes too far (= he continues making jokes when he should have stopped)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your body in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "You can tell she's a dancer from the way that she carries herself.",
          "She carries herself with the poise of a model.",
          "She carried herself with grace and dignity.",
          "Helena carried herself with a certain elegance that turned heads when she walked into a room.",
          "You can convey quiet confidence just by carrying yourself in a certain way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a number into another column when doing addition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, to run across the field towards the goal while holding the ball, gaining an advantage for your team:",
        "examples": [
          "Every running back wants to carry the ball.",
          "Johnson carried 26 times for 202 yards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey and football, to control the puck or ball and move forward toward the goal with it:",
        "examples": [
          "He carried the puck into the Vancouver zone on the left side.",
          "He burst through, carrying the ball from the halfway line into the Barcelona penalty area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, to put your hand underneath the ball while dribbling (= moving the ball by repeatedly hitting it against the floor with your hand) or as you start to move, which is against the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "If you carry the ball, the referee will blow the whistle and you will lose possession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In golf, if you carry a part of the golf course (= playing area) such as a bunker, fairway, etc., you successfully hit the ball over it:",
        "examples": [
          "The opening tee shots must try to carry the fairway bunkers at 260 yards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In cricket, if a ball carries, it does not hit the ground before being caught:",
        "examples": [
          "The fielder wasn't sure whether the ball had carried so it was referred to the third umpire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be pregnant with a child:",
        "examples": [
          "It was quite a shock to learn that she was carrying twins.",
          "I was enormous when I was carrying Josh."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of carrying a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "For daily carry by officers, weapons should be durable and easy to clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, an occasion when a player holds the ball while moving forwards across the field towards the goal, gaining an advantage for their team:",
        "examples": [
          "The yards gained on a carry are referred to as \"rushing yards\".",
          "He currently holds the record for the most career carries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, the act of putting your hand underneath the ball while dribbling (= moving the ball by repeatedly hitting it against the floor with your hand) or as you start to move, which is against the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "The referee blew the whistle and called the player for a carry.",
          "A carry becomes a double dribble if the player starts to dribble the ball again after stopping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, the distance a ball travels from where it is hit into the air to where it reaches the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "This left him needing a carry of 226 yards to avoid the water hazard in front of the green.",
          "We found the club did contribute to extra carry distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, the amount that the ball bounces and travels after hitting the ground when bowled (= thrown):",
        "examples": [
          "He's not a particularly fast bowler but he's getting good carry through to the wicketkeeper off this pitch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of carrying someone, especially a child:",
        "examples": [
          "She was tired and wanted a carry.",
          "Shall I give you a carry?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the carrying of a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "He said that it can be difficult to get a carry permit in New York.",
          "Illinois is one of only two states without a carry law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport or take from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane carried 116 passengers and a crew of seven.",
          "Would you like me to carry your bag for you?",
          "Underground cables carry electricity to all parts of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something with you from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "I carry my wallet in my back pocket.",
          "I don’t carry a lot of cash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something from one person or thing and give it to another person or thing; to spread:",
        "examples": [
          "The mosquitoes will be studied to see if they carry the virus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something as a part, quality, or result:",
        "examples": [
          "All our rental cars carry collision insurance.",
          "I’m sorry, we don’t carry shoes (= we do not sell shoes).",
          "His argument carries a lot of conviction (= is supported by strong belief)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support the weight of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The weight of the roof is carried by steel beams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support, keep in operation, or make a success:",
        "examples": [
          "We cannot afford to carry people who don’t do their share of the work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win the support, agreement, or sympathy of a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Gore is expected to carry (= get the most votes in) the midwestern states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win approval or support for something:",
        "examples": [
          "With 21 votes for, and 8 opposed, the motion is carried."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include a particular item of news, information, etc. in something printed, broadcast, or sent over electric wires:",
        "examples": [
          "Newspapers and radio and TV stations throughout Missouri carried the story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of sounds) to be able to reach or travel a particular distance:",
        "examples": [
          "The actors’ voices carried all the way to the back of the theater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a number into another column when doing addition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move and hold your body in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "You can tell she’s a dancer by the way she carries herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport or take something from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The railroad carries tons of freight every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer something for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "Does this store carry camping equipment?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carrying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold something or someone with your hands, arms, or on your back and transport it, him, or her from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like me to carry your bag for you?",
          "She carried her tired child upstairs to bed.",
          "These books are too heavy for me to carry.",
          "We only had a small suitcase, so we were able to carry it onto the plane.",
          "Robson injured his leg in the second half of the match and had to be carried off.",
          "carry someone/something off Thieves broke the shop window and carried off (= removed) jewellery worth thousands of pounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move someone or something from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "carry someone/something away Rubbish left on the beach during the day is carried away (= removed) at night by the tide.",
          "The bus that was involved in the accident was carrying children to school.",
          "The Brooklyn Bridge carries traffic across the East River from Brooklyn to Manhattan.",
          "Police think that the body was carried down the river (= was transported by the flow of the river).",
          "Underground cables carry electricity to all parts of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something with you all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "carry a memory figurative He will carry the memory of the accident with him (= will remember the accident) for ever.",
          "Police officers in Britain do not usually carry guns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something as a part, quality, or result:",
        "examples": [
          "carry weight I'm afraid my opinion doesn't carry any weight with (= influence) my boss.",
          "All cigarette packets carry a government health warning.",
          "Our cars carry a twelve-month guarantee.",
          "His speech carried so much conviction that I had to agree with him.",
          "In some countries, murder carries the death penalty.",
          "US The salesclerk said they didn't carry (= have a supply of) sportswear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something from one person or thing and give it to another person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Malaria is a disease carried by mosquitoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support the weight of something without moving or breaking:",
        "examples": [
          "The weight of the cathedral roof is carried by two rows of pillars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support, keep in operation, or make a success:",
        "examples": [
          "We can no longer afford to carry people who don't work as hard as they should.",
          "Luckily they had a very strong actor in the main part and he managed to carry the whole play (= make a success of it through his own performance)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win the support, agreement, or sympathy of a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The bosses' plans to reorganize the company won't succeed unless they can carry the workforce with them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give approval, especially by voting:",
        "examples": [
          "The motion/proposal/resolution/bill was carried by 210 votes to 160."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a newspaper or radio or television broadcast) to contain particular information:",
        "examples": [
          "This morning's newspapers all carry the same story on their front page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to reach or travel a particular distance:",
        "examples": [
          "The sound of the explosion carried for miles.",
          "The ball carried high into the air and landed on the other side of the fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop or continue something:",
        "examples": [
          "carry something forward We must end here, but we can carry today's discussion forward at our next meeting.",
          "Lenin carried Marx's ideas a stage further by putting them into practice.",
          "If we carry this argument to its logical conclusion, we realize that further investment is not a good idea.",
          "She carries tidiness to extremes/to its limits (= she is too tidy).",
          "He always carries his jokes too far (= he continues making jokes when he should have stopped)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your body in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "You can tell she's a dancer from the way that she carries herself.",
          "She carries herself with the poise of a model.",
          "She carried herself with grace and dignity.",
          "Helena carried herself with a certain elegance that turned heads when she walked into a room.",
          "You can convey quiet confidence just by carrying yourself in a certain way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a number into another column when doing addition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, to run across the field towards the goal while holding the ball, gaining an advantage for your team:",
        "examples": [
          "Every running back wants to carry the ball.",
          "Johnson carried 26 times for 202 yards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey and football, to control the puck or ball and move forward toward the goal with it:",
        "examples": [
          "He carried the puck into the Vancouver zone on the left side.",
          "He burst through, carrying the ball from the halfway line into the Barcelona penalty area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, to put your hand underneath the ball while dribbling (= moving the ball by repeatedly hitting it against the floor with your hand) or as you start to move, which is against the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "If you carry the ball, the referee will blow the whistle and you will lose possession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In golf, if you carry a part of the golf course (= playing area) such as a bunker, fairway, etc., you successfully hit the ball over it:",
        "examples": [
          "The opening tee shots must try to carry the fairway bunkers at 260 yards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In cricket, if a ball carries, it does not hit the ground before being caught:",
        "examples": [
          "The fielder wasn't sure whether the ball had carried so it was referred to the third umpire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be pregnant with a child:",
        "examples": [
          "It was quite a shock to learn that she was carrying twins.",
          "I was enormous when I was carrying Josh."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a road vehicle with an engine, four wheels, and seats for a small number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "They don't have a car.",
          "Where did you park your car?",
          "It's quicker by car.",
          "a car chase/accident/factory"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a train used for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a restaurant/sleeping car"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the separate parts of a train in which the passengers sit:",
        "examples": [
          "a railroad car"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a train that is used for carrying goods or animals:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of refugees were herded into cattle cars for the gruelling ten-hour journey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a road vehicle with an engine, usually four wheels, and seating for between one and five people:",
        "examples": [
          "a car accident",
          "She goes to work by car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A car is also one part of a train:",
        "examples": [
          "a dining/passenger/freight car"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carsick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling that you want to vomit because of the movement of a car",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a passenger in a car) feeling that you want to vomit because of the movement of the car",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carson": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of the US state of Nevada:",
        "examples": [
          "Carson City plans to purchase 86 acres from the owners and preserve it as open space for residents to enjoy.",
          "The plan calls for one of the biggest construction projects ever in the Carson City area."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cart": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with either two or four wheels, pulled by a horse and used for carrying goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The supplies arrived in a horse-drawn cart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small vehicle with two or four wheels that you push or pull to transport large or heavy objects on:",
        "examples": [
          "shopping cart We'll need a shopping cart because we need a lot of items.",
          "Why will supermarket carts never move in the direction that you push them in?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place on a website that keeps a record of the items that you have chosen to buy from the website, before you actually buy them:",
        "examples": [
          "Your cart is currently empty.",
          "Click to add this to your cart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a table on four small wheels with one or more shelves under it, used for serving food or drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "Betty almost ran me over with her tea cart as I was walking into the office!",
          "Every 30 minutes or so the flight attendant would wheel the drinks cart down the aisle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something or someone somewhere, especially using a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "cart something around informal I've been carting (= carrying) these letters around with me all week, and I still haven't posted them.",
          "cart someone/something away Council workers have carted away all the dead leaves that had collected at the side of the road.",
          "cart someone off informal The men were arrested and carted off (= taken by force) to the police station.",
          "We carted all the rubbish to the bottom of the garden and burned it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Communication Access Real-time Translation: a system for writing down and translating speech as it happens, producing text that can be read on a screen or device, so that people who cannot hear well or who do not speak a particular language can understand it:",
        "examples": [
          "CART works by transcribing and translating speech into text that appears in real time, on a big screen, a computer, or a mobile device.",
          "The photograph shows CART in action at the United Nations in New York.",
          "You can now enable CART captions in your online meetings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with either two or four wheels that is pushed by a person, or pulled by an animal, esp. a horse, and is used for carrying goods",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cart is also a shopping cart.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cartagena": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the northern part of Colombia:",
        "examples": [
          "He married a doctor from the northern city of Cartagena.",
          "The southernmost stretch of coast south of Cartagena is not readily accessible by bus or train."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carte": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you eat à la carte, you choose each dish from a separate list instead of eating a fixed combination of dishes at a fixed price:",
        "examples": [
          "You get more choice if you eat à la carte/from the à la carte menu."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "choosing separate foods in a restaurant rather than having a complete meal:",
        "examples": [
          "You get more choices if you order à la carte."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something or someone somewhere, especially using a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "cart something around informal I've been carting (= carrying) these letters around with me all week, and I still haven't posted them.",
          "cart someone/something away Council workers have carted away all the dead leaves that had collected at the side of the road.",
          "cart someone off informal The men were arrested and carted off (= taken by force) to the police station.",
          "We carted all the rubbish to the bottom of the garden and burned it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cartel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of similar independent companies who join together to control prices and limit competition:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil cartel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of similar independent companies or countries who join together to control prices and limit competition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of similar companies who agree prices between them in order to increase profits and limit competition:",
        "examples": [
          "operate/form a cartel Supermarkets were accused of operating a cartel on the price of many staple foods.",
          "a banking/oil cartel",
          "a price-fixing/illegal/drugs cartel"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cartels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of similar independent companies who join together to control prices and limit competition:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil cartel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of similar independent companies or countries who join together to control prices and limit competition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of similar companies who agree prices between them in order to increase profits and limit competition:",
        "examples": [
          "operate/form a cartel Supermarkets were accused of operating a cartel on the price of many staple foods.",
          "a banking/oil cartel",
          "a price-fixing/illegal/drugs cartel"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who drives a cart",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cartilage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a piece of) a type of strong tissue found in humans in the joints (= places where two bones are connected) and other places such as the nose, throat, and ears:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a torn cartilage in his knee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong, elastic type of tissue found in humans in the joints and other places such as the nose, throat, and ears",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carton": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a box made from thick cardboard, for storing goods, or a container made from cardboard or plastic, in which milk or fruit juice, etc. is sold:",
        "examples": [
          "a carton of orange juice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a box made from cardboard for storing goods, or a container made from cardboard or plastic in which esp. milk or fruit juice is sold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a box made from thick cardboard, used for storing or transporting goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The company uses agency workers to pack computer monitors into shipping cartons.",
          "a carton of sth a carton of bananas"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container made from cardboard or plastic in which milk, fruit juice, etc. is sold, or its contents:",
        "examples": [
          "a milk/juice/egg carton Empty egg cartons can be reused or recycled.",
          "a carton of sth a carton of milk"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cartons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a box made from thick cardboard, for storing goods, or a container made from cardboard or plastic, in which milk or fruit juice, etc. is sold:",
        "examples": [
          "a carton of orange juice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a box made from cardboard for storing goods, or a container made from cardboard or plastic in which esp. milk or fruit juice is sold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a box made from thick cardboard, used for storing or transporting goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The company uses agency workers to pack computer monitors into shipping cartons.",
          "a carton of sth a carton of bananas"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container made from cardboard or plastic in which milk, fruit juice, etc. is sold, or its contents:",
        "examples": [
          "a milk/juice/egg carton Empty egg cartons can be reused or recycled.",
          "a carton of sth a carton of milk"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cartoon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drawing, especially in a newspaper or magazine, that tells a joke or makes a humorous political criticism",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in art, a drawing made especially in preparation for a painting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a TV programme or short film, usually a funny one, made using characters and images that are drawn rather than real:",
        "examples": [
          "The TV shows kids' cartoons on Saturday mornings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing, esp. in a newspaper or magazine, that tells a joke or makes an amusing political criticism",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movie made using characters and images that are invented and drawn",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cartoonist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who draws cartoons",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cartoons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drawing, especially in a newspaper or magazine, that tells a joke or makes a humorous political criticism",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in art, a drawing made especially in preparation for a painting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a TV programme or short film, usually a funny one, made using characters and images that are drawn rather than real:",
        "examples": [
          "The TV shows kids' cartoons on Saturday mornings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing, esp. in a newspaper or magazine, that tells a joke or makes an amusing political criticism",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movie made using characters and images that are invented and drawn",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cartridge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small part with a particular purpose that can be easily replaced with another similar part, used in a larger piece of equipment :",
        "examples": [
          "an ink/printer cartridge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small tube containing an explosive substance and a bullet for use in a gun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container that is used in a larger piece of equipment, and which can be replaced with another similar part:",
        "examples": [
          "a video game cartridge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cartridge is also a tube containing an explosive substance and often a bullet for use in a gun.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cartridges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small part with a particular purpose that can be easily replaced with another similar part, used in a larger piece of equipment :",
        "examples": [
          "an ink/printer cartridge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small tube containing an explosive substance and a bullet for use in a gun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container that is used in a larger piece of equipment, and which can be replaced with another similar part:",
        "examples": [
          "a video game cartridge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cartridge is also a tube containing an explosive substance and often a bullet for use in a gun.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with either two or four wheels, pulled by a horse and used for carrying goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The supplies arrived in a horse-drawn cart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small vehicle with two or four wheels that you push or pull to transport large or heavy objects on:",
        "examples": [
          "shopping cart We'll need a shopping cart because we need a lot of items.",
          "Why will supermarket carts never move in the direction that you push them in?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place on a website that keeps a record of the items that you have chosen to buy from the website, before you actually buy them:",
        "examples": [
          "Your cart is currently empty.",
          "Click to add this to your cart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a table on four small wheels with one or more shelves under it, used for serving food or drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "Betty almost ran me over with her tea cart as I was walking into the office!",
          "Every 30 minutes or so the flight attendant would wheel the drinks cart down the aisle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something or someone somewhere, especially using a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "cart something around informal I've been carting (= carrying) these letters around with me all week, and I still haven't posted them.",
          "cart someone/something away Council workers have carted away all the dead leaves that had collected at the side of the road.",
          "cart someone off informal The men were arrested and carted off (= taken by force) to the police station.",
          "We carted all the rubbish to the bottom of the garden and burned it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Communication Access Real-time Translation: a system for writing down and translating speech as it happens, producing text that can be read on a screen or device, so that people who cannot hear well or who do not speak a particular language can understand it:",
        "examples": [
          "CART works by transcribing and translating speech into text that appears in real time, on a big screen, a computer, or a mobile device.",
          "The photograph shows CART in action at the United Nations in New York.",
          "You can now enable CART captions in your online meetings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with either two or four wheels that is pushed by a person, or pulled by an animal, esp. a horse, and is used for carrying goods",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cart is also a shopping cart.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cartwheel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the wheel of a cart:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the cartwheels got stuck in a ditch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast, skilful movement like a wheel turning, in which you throw yourself sideways onto one hand, then onto both hands with your legs and arms straight and your legs pointing up, before landing on your feet again",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your body in a cartwheel action:",
        "examples": [
          "The children were cartwheeling across the lawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast, skillful movement in which you stretch out your arms and throw yourself sideways and upside down onto one, then both, hands with your legs straight and pointing up, before landing on your feet again",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cartwheels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the wheel of a cart:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the cartwheels got stuck in a ditch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast, skilful movement like a wheel turning, in which you throw yourself sideways onto one hand, then onto both hands with your legs and arms straight and your legs pointing up, before landing on your feet again",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your body in a cartwheel action:",
        "examples": [
          "The children were cartwheeling across the lawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast, skillful movement in which you stretch out your arms and throw yourself sideways and upside down onto one, then both, hands with your legs straight and pointing up, before landing on your feet again",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something by cutting into a hard material, especially wood or stone, or to cut into a hard material in order to make something:",
        "examples": [
          "carve something out Some of the tunnels in the cliff are natural, some were carved out (= cut into the rock) by soldiers for defensive purposes.",
          "carve something out of something The statue is carved out of olive wood.",
          "carve something from something This totem pole is carved from a single tree trunk.",
          "carve something into something A huge figure had been carved into the chalk hillside.",
          "carve something into something They carve the stone into smooth, organic shapes.",
          "carve something on something He carved her name on a tree.",
          "The children were carving pumpkins for Halloween.",
          "She carved carefully using a small knife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut thin pieces from a large piece of cooked meat:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like me to carve the chicken?",
          "My father always carved at Sunday dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something by cutting into esp. wood or stone, or to cut into the surface of stone, wood, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] This totem pole is carved from a single tree trunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To carve a large piece of cooked meat is to cut thin pieces from it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] Would you like me to carve (the turkey)?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something by cutting into a hard material, especially wood or stone, or to cut into a hard material in order to make something:",
        "examples": [
          "carve something out Some of the tunnels in the cliff are natural, some were carved out (= cut into the rock) by soldiers for defensive purposes.",
          "carve something out of something The statue is carved out of olive wood.",
          "carve something from something This totem pole is carved from a single tree trunk.",
          "carve something into something A huge figure had been carved into the chalk hillside.",
          "carve something into something They carve the stone into smooth, organic shapes.",
          "carve something on something He carved her name on a tree.",
          "The children were carving pumpkins for Halloween.",
          "She carved carefully using a small knife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut thin pieces from a large piece of cooked meat:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like me to carve the chicken?",
          "My father always carved at Sunday dinner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a knife with a blade that is moved very quickly by electricity, used for cutting cooked meat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who carves (= cuts) meat or wood:",
        "examples": [
          "A carver stood beside the ham cutting pieces for everyone.",
          "a skilful wood carver"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something by cutting into a hard material, especially wood or stone, or to cut into a hard material in order to make something:",
        "examples": [
          "carve something out Some of the tunnels in the cliff are natural, some were carved out (= cut into the rock) by soldiers for defensive purposes.",
          "carve something out of something The statue is carved out of olive wood.",
          "carve something from something This totem pole is carved from a single tree trunk.",
          "carve something into something A huge figure had been carved into the chalk hillside.",
          "carve something into something They carve the stone into smooth, organic shapes.",
          "carve something on something He carved her name on a tree.",
          "The children were carving pumpkins for Halloween.",
          "She carved carefully using a small knife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut thin pieces from a large piece of cooked meat:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like me to carve the chicken?",
          "My father always carved at Sunday dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something by cutting into esp. wood or stone, or to cut into the surface of stone, wood, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] This totem pole is carved from a single tree trunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To carve a large piece of cooked meat is to cut thin pieces from it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] Would you like me to carve (the turkey)?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "carving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shape or pattern cut into wood or stone or the skill of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "wooden/stone carvings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decorative object made from esp. wood or stone, or the art of making patterns in or objects from these materials",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "carvings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shape or pattern cut into wood or stone or the skill of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "wooden/stone carvings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decorative object made from esp. wood or stone, or the art of making patterns in or objects from these materials",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "casablanca": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the central part of Morocco:",
        "examples": [
          "I run an upscale little café and nightclub in Casablanca, Morocco.",
          "He was born in Casablanca to a French military family, and earned a degree from the University of Tunis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "casanova": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who has had a lot of sexual relationships",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cascade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small waterfall, often one of a group",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something that hangs down:",
        "examples": [
          "A cascade of golden hair fell down his back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall quickly and in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Coins cascaded from/out of the fruit machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass on information by giving it to just a few people, who then give it to more people; to be passed on in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Guest information is cascaded through employee shift briefings.",
          "Communication cascades down the organization until the information has been communicated through each level, to the front lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, steep waterfall (= place where a river falls to a lower level), often one of a series:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. A cascade of golden hair fell down her back (= Her hair seemed to flow down her back)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall quickly and in large amounts; to flow:",
        "examples": [
          "The blast shattered windows, sending pieces of glass cascading to the pavement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cascading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall quickly and in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Coins cascaded from/out of the fruit machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass on information by giving it to just a few people, who then give it to more people; to be passed on in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Guest information is cascaded through employee shift briefings.",
          "Communication cascades down the organization until the information has been communicated through each level, to the front lines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "case": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular situation or example of something:",
        "examples": [
          "extreme case She was suffering from an extreme case of sunburn.",
          "in each case We have lots of applications from people who want to study here, and in each case we consider the candidate very carefully.",
          "Over a hundred people were injured, in several cases seriously.",
          "in someone's case Jobs are hard to find, but in his case that's not the problem because he has so much experience.",
          "in this case I wouldn't normally agree, but I'll make an exception in this case.",
          "The number of new cases of the illness appears to be declining."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of the mentioned situation:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no coffee left? In that case I'll have tea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(not) true:",
        "examples": [
          "If that is the case then I will be very disappointed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "also:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't want to go and in any case, I haven't been invited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of a possibility of something happening, being needed, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think I'll need any money but I'll bring some just in case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something happens, or in preparation for when something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The camping area has ready access to water, in case of fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in connection with someone or something, or in the situation of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The law will apply equally to men and women except in the case of maternity leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when a situation is of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn't want to work full-time - it's a case of having to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an example that shows that what you are saying is true or helps to explain why you are saying it:",
        "examples": [
          "Lack of communication causes serious problems and their marriage is a case in point."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the same way that it happens:",
        "examples": [
          "As is often the case with children, Amy was completely better by the time they gave us a doctor's appointment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "whichever one of the stated possibilities is true:",
        "examples": [
          "Feel free to send me a message and let me know what went well or badly, as the case may be."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem, a series of events, or a person being dealt with by police, doctors, lawyers, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "on the case The detective on the case (= responsible for solving it) has been suspended from duty.",
          "Several social workers have looked into the child's case.",
          "The doctor's most difficult case of the day concerns a man with multiple serious health conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a matter to be decided by a judge in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "a murder case",
          "The case will go before the European Court next month.",
          "She accused her employer of unlawful dismissal and won/lost her case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container or box for storing something in:",
        "examples": [
          "The telescope comes with a case.",
          "She took her violin out of its case.",
          "The flag is on display inside a glass case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, rectangular container with a handle, for carrying clothes and possessions while travelling:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you bring your cases out to the car?",
          "He went upstairs to pack his case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a box holding twelve or more bottles of wine or another type of drink, or the bottles and their contents:",
        "examples": [
          "He bought his brother a case of wine for his birthday.",
          "Can you get some more lemonade? We've drunk the whole case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arguments, facts, and reasons in support of or against something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a good case for/against bringing in new regulations.",
          "The case against cigarette advertising is becoming stronger all the time.",
          "She's very busy so don't overstate the case - just give her the facts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some languages, any of the various forms of a noun, pronoun, or adjective that show the work it does in a sentence, for example by a special word ending:",
        "examples": [
          "The definite article is not standard before a noun in the vocative case.",
          "\"He\" and \"him\" express different grammatical cases.",
          "Cases can evolve as a language evolves (for instance, in Ancient Greek, the locative case merged with the dative case)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "each of the two forms, capital or small, in which a letter of the alphabet may be written or printed:",
        "examples": [
          "upper-case/lower-case letters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at a place with the intention of stealing from it later:",
        "examples": [
          "He looked around shiftily, as if he was casing the joint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular situation or example of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We don’t normally accept credits from courses taken at another university, but we’ll make an exception in your case.",
          "It was a case of not knowing what to say.",
          "She said I refused to answer the question, but that is not the case (= that is not accurate)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In case means if something else should happen:",
        "examples": [
          "I think we should leave a little early, in case there’s a lot of traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In case of something means if something should happen, esp. something unusual or unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "In case of fire, go immediately to the nearest emergency exit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an item or particular matter that is being dealt with as a problem to be solved, or a person considered in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Your skin problem may be a mild case of eczema.",
          "He is a sad case – out of work and with few friends to help him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arguments, facts, and reasons in support of or against something:",
        "examples": [
          "He presented the case against cutting the military budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law In a court of law, a case is a matter to be decided by a judge or jury (= group of people):",
        "examples": [
          "She claimed the city’s negligence caused her accident, but she lost the case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container used for protecting or storing things:",
        "examples": [
          "an eyeglass case",
          "a case of seltzer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the form a noun, pronoun, or adjective takes depending on its relationship to other words in a sentence:",
        "examples": [
          "The possessive case of a noun is usually formed with the ending -’s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container or box for storing, showing, or carrying something:",
        "examples": [
          "The store had a display case full of antique jewellery.",
          "The laptop is sold with a padded carrying case.",
          "packing cases"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a box holding twelve bottles of wine or another type of alcoholic drink, or the twelve bottles and their contents:",
        "examples": [
          "a case of beer/wine",
          "There is a 5% discount if you buy a case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arguments and reasons why something is right or wrong, should or should not be done, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a case for/against sth There's a good case for bringing in new regulations.",
          "make/argue a case The study makes the case for increasing flexible working.",
          "a good/strong case The union believes it has been vindicated and has a very strong case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a matter to be decided by a judge in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "a libel/fraud/discrimination case",
          "win/lose a case She accused her employer of unlawful dismissal and won her case.",
          "settle/drop a case The parties agreed to settle the case on the basis of the carrier's limitation fund."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular situation or example of something:",
        "examples": [
          "extreme case She was suffering from an extreme case of sunburn.",
          "in each case We have lots of applications from people who want to study here, and in each case we consider the candidate very carefully.",
          "Over a hundred people were injured, in several cases seriously.",
          "in someone's case Jobs are hard to find, but in his case that's not the problem because he has so much experience.",
          "in this case I wouldn't normally agree, but I'll make an exception in this case.",
          "The number of new cases of the illness appears to be declining."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of the mentioned situation:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no coffee left? In that case I'll have tea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(not) true:",
        "examples": [
          "If that is the case then I will be very disappointed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "also:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't want to go and in any case, I haven't been invited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of a possibility of something happening, being needed, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think I'll need any money but I'll bring some just in case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something happens, or in preparation for when something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The camping area has ready access to water, in case of fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in connection with someone or something, or in the situation of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The law will apply equally to men and women except in the case of maternity leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when a situation is of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn't want to work full-time - it's a case of having to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an example that shows that what you are saying is true or helps to explain why you are saying it:",
        "examples": [
          "Lack of communication causes serious problems and their marriage is a case in point."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the same way that it happens:",
        "examples": [
          "As is often the case with children, Amy was completely better by the time they gave us a doctor's appointment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "whichever one of the stated possibilities is true:",
        "examples": [
          "Feel free to send me a message and let me know what went well or badly, as the case may be."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem, a series of events, or a person being dealt with by police, doctors, lawyers, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "on the case The detective on the case (= responsible for solving it) has been suspended from duty.",
          "Several social workers have looked into the child's case.",
          "The doctor's most difficult case of the day concerns a man with multiple serious health conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a matter to be decided by a judge in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "a murder case",
          "The case will go before the European Court next month.",
          "She accused her employer of unlawful dismissal and won/lost her case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container or box for storing something in:",
        "examples": [
          "The telescope comes with a case.",
          "She took her violin out of its case.",
          "The flag is on display inside a glass case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, rectangular container with a handle, for carrying clothes and possessions while travelling:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you bring your cases out to the car?",
          "He went upstairs to pack his case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a box holding twelve or more bottles of wine or another type of drink, or the bottles and their contents:",
        "examples": [
          "He bought his brother a case of wine for his birthday.",
          "Can you get some more lemonade? We've drunk the whole case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arguments, facts, and reasons in support of or against something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a good case for/against bringing in new regulations.",
          "The case against cigarette advertising is becoming stronger all the time.",
          "She's very busy so don't overstate the case - just give her the facts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some languages, any of the various forms of a noun, pronoun, or adjective that show the work it does in a sentence, for example by a special word ending:",
        "examples": [
          "The definite article is not standard before a noun in the vocative case.",
          "\"He\" and \"him\" express different grammatical cases.",
          "Cases can evolve as a language evolves (for instance, in Ancient Greek, the locative case merged with the dative case)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "each of the two forms, capital or small, in which a letter of the alphabet may be written or printed:",
        "examples": [
          "upper-case/lower-case letters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at a place with the intention of stealing from it later:",
        "examples": [
          "He looked around shiftily, as if he was casing the joint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular situation or example of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We don’t normally accept credits from courses taken at another university, but we’ll make an exception in your case.",
          "It was a case of not knowing what to say.",
          "She said I refused to answer the question, but that is not the case (= that is not accurate)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In case means if something else should happen:",
        "examples": [
          "I think we should leave a little early, in case there’s a lot of traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In case of something means if something should happen, esp. something unusual or unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "In case of fire, go immediately to the nearest emergency exit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an item or particular matter that is being dealt with as a problem to be solved, or a person considered in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Your skin problem may be a mild case of eczema.",
          "He is a sad case – out of work and with few friends to help him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arguments, facts, and reasons in support of or against something:",
        "examples": [
          "He presented the case against cutting the military budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law In a court of law, a case is a matter to be decided by a judge or jury (= group of people):",
        "examples": [
          "She claimed the city’s negligence caused her accident, but she lost the case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container used for protecting or storing things:",
        "examples": [
          "an eyeglass case",
          "a case of seltzer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the form a noun, pronoun, or adjective takes depending on its relationship to other words in a sentence:",
        "examples": [
          "The possessive case of a noun is usually formed with the ending -’s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container or box for storing, showing, or carrying something:",
        "examples": [
          "The store had a display case full of antique jewellery.",
          "The laptop is sold with a padded carrying case.",
          "packing cases"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a box holding twelve bottles of wine or another type of alcoholic drink, or the twelve bottles and their contents:",
        "examples": [
          "a case of beer/wine",
          "There is a 5% discount if you buy a case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arguments and reasons why something is right or wrong, should or should not be done, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a case for/against sth There's a good case for bringing in new regulations.",
          "make/argue a case The study makes the case for increasing flexible working.",
          "a good/strong case The union believes it has been vindicated and has a very strong case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a matter to be decided by a judge in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "a libel/fraud/discrimination case",
          "win/lose a case She accused her employer of unlawful dismissal and won her case.",
          "settle/drop a case The parties agreed to settle the case on the basis of the carrier's limitation fund."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caseworker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, usually a social worker (= a person who works for social services or for a private organization providing help and support for people who need it) or legal official, who is responsible for dealing with a particular person and trying to help them with their problems:",
        "examples": [
          "A caseworker visited the home and did not find evidence of threats to the baby's safety.",
          "An electronic bracelet placed around his ankle let parole caseworkers know when he wasn't at home.",
          "Their daughter has had six different case workers in the past year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money in the form of notes and coins, rather than cheques or credit cards:",
        "examples": [
          "in cash Will you pay by credit card or in cash?",
          "strapped for cash informal I'm a bit strapped for cash (= I do not have much money) at the moment.",
          "Do you have any cash on you?",
          "He says he wants cash in advance before he'll do the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange a cheque, etc. for cash:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you cash a cheque for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money in the form of bills and coins:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you going to pay by credit card or cash?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get cash in exchange for esp. a check:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I cash a traveler’s check here?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money in the form of notes and coins, rather than cheques, bank cards, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "in cash Many tradespeople prefer to be paid in cash.",
          "How would you like to pay, card or cash?",
          "We were forced to pay cash since the card machine was not working.",
          "take/accept cash Be warned: most gas stations in the area take cash only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money rather than shares, bonds, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The buying company will offer cash or shares in their company in return for shares in the company it wants to buy.",
          "The account has the ability to hold cash and investments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money in general, especially money that is available to use immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a bit short of cash at the moment.",
          "raise/get/have cash A rights issue is an occasion when a company issues new shares to raise cash.",
          "need/spend/save cash Do you need cash for a business idea?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange something for cash:",
        "examples": [
          "cash a cheque/paycheck/traveller's cheque",
          "cash a bond/voucher There are some tax aspects to consider when you cash the bond."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cashed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange a cheque, etc. for cash:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you cash a cheque for me?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cashew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small nut from a tropical American tree that can be eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, edible nut",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cashews": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small nut from a tropical American tree that can be eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, edible nut",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cashier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to receive and pay out money in a shop, bank, restaurant, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially dismiss (= remove from a job) a person from a military organization, especially making them lose their honour at the same time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to receive and pay out money in a store, bank, restaurant, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to take payments from customers or give out money in a store, bank, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She started as a cashier making $6.50 an hour, then moved up to customer service manager, making $7.65 an hour.",
          "She was once dismissed from her job as head cashier with a supermarket chain on suspicion of embezzlement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is responsible for keeping a record of the amounts of money received and paid out by a company:",
        "examples": [
          "Among the auditor's concerns about the company were errors by the cashier's office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cashing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange a cheque, etc. for cash:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you cash a cheque for me?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cashmere": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very soft, expensive wool material that is made from the hair of goats from Kashmir",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of very soft material that is made from the hair of goats from Kashmir:",
        "examples": [
          "a fine cashmere sweater"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "casing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a covering that protects something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container or cover that goes around something to hold it together or protect it:",
        "examples": [
          "A metal casing enclosed the three-inch thick cable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "casings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a covering that protects something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container or cover that goes around something to hold it together or protect it:",
        "examples": [
          "A metal casing enclosed the three-inch thick cable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "casino": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building where games, especially roulette and card games are played for money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or business where people play games to win money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where games are played for money:",
        "examples": [
          "The country's new casino industry is increasing the number of gambling addicts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "casinos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building where games, especially roulette and card games are played for money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or business where people play games to win money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where games are played for money:",
        "examples": [
          "The country's new casino industry is increasing the number of gambling addicts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "casket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, decorative box, especially one used to keep jewellery in",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a coffin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "caskets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, decorative box, especially one used to keep jewellery in",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a coffin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "casserole": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dish made by cooking meat, vegetables, or other foods in liquid inside a heavy container at low heat, or the heavy, deep container with a lid used in cooking such dishes:",
        "examples": [
          "lamb casserole"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dish made by cooking meat, vegetables, or other foods inside a heavy container at low heat, or the heavy, deep container with a lid used in cooking such dishes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cassette": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat rectangular device containing a very long strip of magnetic material that is used to record sound and/or pictures, or a machine that uses such devices:",
        "examples": [
          "a video cassette",
          "an audio cassette"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, rectangular device containing a very long strip of magnetic material that is used to record sound or pictures; an audiocassette or videocassette:",
        "examples": [
          "He listens to cassettes, CDs, even vinyl records.",
          "Insert the cassette and press play."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the actors in a film, play, or show:",
        "examples": [
          "cast of characters The play's cast of characters is on the second page of the programme.",
          "main cast After making two guest appearances, she was promoted to the main cast for the show's second season.",
          "supporting cast Part of the film's success lies in the strength of the supporting cast (= the actors who were not playing the main parts).",
          "After the final performance the director threw a party for the cast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object made by pouring hot liquid into a container and leaving it to become solid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a part of your body is in a cast, it has a plaster cast around it to protect it while a broken bone repairs itself:",
        "examples": [
          "My leg was in a cast for about six weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose actors to play particular parts in a play, film, or show:",
        "examples": [
          "He was often cast as the villain.",
          "In her latest movie she was cast against type (= played a different character than the one she usually played or might be expected to play).",
          "figurative They like to cast the opposing political party as (= to say that they are) the party of high taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send light or shadow (= an area of darkness) in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The moon cast a white light into the room.",
          "The tree cast a shadow over/on his face.",
          "figurative Her arrival cast a shadow over/on the party (= made it less pleasant)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide an explanation for a situation or problem, or information that makes it easier to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "The discovery of the dinosaur skeleton has cast light on why they became extinct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look, smile, etc. in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "She cast a quick look in the rear mirror."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look quickly at something:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you cast an eye over this report for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something:",
        "examples": [
          "The knight cast the sword far out into the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in fishing) to throw something, such as a line, into the water to catch fish with:",
        "examples": [
          "He cast the line to the middle of the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people feel less sure about or have less trust in something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "New evidence has cast doubt on the guilty verdict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to remember:",
        "examples": [
          "If you cast your mind back, you might recall that I never promised to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "All the votes in the election have now been cast and the counting has begun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an object by pouring hot liquid, such as melted metal, into a shaped container where it becomes hard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use words thought to be magic, especially in order to have an effect on someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The old woman cast a spell on the prince and he turned into a frog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a snake casts its skin, the outer layer of old skin comes off its body.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to appear, as if by throwing something:",
        "examples": [
          "People complained about the shadows cast by the new skyscraper.",
          "fig. A new scientific study may cast some light on (= help to explain) why women live longer than men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the sport of fishing, if you cast something, such as a line or a net, you throw it far into the water:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched the trout fishermen casting their lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose actors to play particular parts in a play, movie, or show, or to choose an actor for a part:",
        "examples": [
          "They are casting the show in New York right now.",
          "She’s been cast as a young doctor in an upcoming movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an object by pouring liquid, such as melted metal, into a shaped container to become hard:",
        "examples": [
          "The bronze statue is being cast next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a vote:",
        "examples": [
          "Altogether, 358 votes were cast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard covering used to keep a broken bone in the correct position and protect it until it heals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the actors in a movie, play, or show",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object made in a particular shape by pouring a liquid substance into a container having that shape and letting the liquid harden",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "Building society members can today cast their votes on the biggest merger in building society history."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "casting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the actors in a film, play, or show:",
        "examples": [
          "cast of characters The play's cast of characters is on the second page of the programme.",
          "main cast After making two guest appearances, she was promoted to the main cast for the show's second season.",
          "supporting cast Part of the film's success lies in the strength of the supporting cast (= the actors who were not playing the main parts).",
          "After the final performance the director threw a party for the cast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object made by pouring hot liquid into a container and leaving it to become solid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a part of your body is in a cast, it has a plaster cast around it to protect it while a broken bone repairs itself:",
        "examples": [
          "My leg was in a cast for about six weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose actors to play particular parts in a play, film, or show:",
        "examples": [
          "He was often cast as the villain.",
          "In her latest movie she was cast against type (= played a different character than the one she usually played or might be expected to play).",
          "figurative They like to cast the opposing political party as (= to say that they are) the party of high taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send light or shadow (= an area of darkness) in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The moon cast a white light into the room.",
          "The tree cast a shadow over/on his face.",
          "figurative Her arrival cast a shadow over/on the party (= made it less pleasant)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide an explanation for a situation or problem, or information that makes it easier to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "The discovery of the dinosaur skeleton has cast light on why they became extinct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look, smile, etc. in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "She cast a quick look in the rear mirror."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look quickly at something:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you cast an eye over this report for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something:",
        "examples": [
          "The knight cast the sword far out into the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in fishing) to throw something, such as a line, into the water to catch fish with:",
        "examples": [
          "He cast the line to the middle of the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people feel less sure about or have less trust in something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "New evidence has cast doubt on the guilty verdict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to remember:",
        "examples": [
          "If you cast your mind back, you might recall that I never promised to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "All the votes in the election have now been cast and the counting has begun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an object by pouring hot liquid, such as melted metal, into a shaped container where it becomes hard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use words thought to be magic, especially in order to have an effect on someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The old woman cast a spell on the prince and he turned into a frog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a snake casts its skin, the outer layer of old skin comes off its body.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to appear, as if by throwing something:",
        "examples": [
          "People complained about the shadows cast by the new skyscraper.",
          "fig. A new scientific study may cast some light on (= help to explain) why women live longer than men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the sport of fishing, if you cast something, such as a line or a net, you throw it far into the water:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched the trout fishermen casting their lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose actors to play particular parts in a play, movie, or show, or to choose an actor for a part:",
        "examples": [
          "They are casting the show in New York right now.",
          "She’s been cast as a young doctor in an upcoming movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an object by pouring liquid, such as melted metal, into a shaped container to become hard:",
        "examples": [
          "The bronze statue is being cast next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a vote:",
        "examples": [
          "Altogether, 358 votes were cast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard covering used to keep a broken bone in the correct position and protect it until it heals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the actors in a movie, play, or show",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object made in a particular shape by pouring a liquid substance into a container having that shape and letting the liquid harden",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "Building society members can today cast their votes on the biggest merger in building society history."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "castle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large strong building, built in the past by a ruler or important person to protect the people inside from attack",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in chess, to make a special move that puts your king in a more protected place at the side of the board",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building with strong walls, built in the past by a king or other important person for protection against attack",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A castle is also a rook.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "castles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large strong building, built in the past by a ruler or important person to protect the people inside from attack",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in chess, to make a special move that puts your king in a more protected place at the side of the board",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building with strong walls, built in the past by a king or other important person for protection against attack",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A castle is also a rook.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "castrate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove the testicles of a male animal or human",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the testicles (= organs that produce sperm) of a male animal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "castrated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a male animal or human) having had the testicles (= the two round male sex organs that produce sperm) removed:",
        "examples": [
          "The field contained forty-four castrated male lambs.",
          "You did not say whether your dog is castrated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "castration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of removing the testicles of a male animal or human:",
        "examples": [
          "He described the castration of a horse.",
          "Castration was practised on these boys so that their voices would remain high."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "casts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the actors in a film, play, or show:",
        "examples": [
          "cast of characters The play's cast of characters is on the second page of the programme.",
          "main cast After making two guest appearances, she was promoted to the main cast for the show's second season.",
          "supporting cast Part of the film's success lies in the strength of the supporting cast (= the actors who were not playing the main parts).",
          "After the final performance the director threw a party for the cast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object made by pouring hot liquid into a container and leaving it to become solid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a part of your body is in a cast, it has a plaster cast around it to protect it while a broken bone repairs itself:",
        "examples": [
          "My leg was in a cast for about six weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose actors to play particular parts in a play, film, or show:",
        "examples": [
          "He was often cast as the villain.",
          "In her latest movie she was cast against type (= played a different character than the one she usually played or might be expected to play).",
          "figurative They like to cast the opposing political party as (= to say that they are) the party of high taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send light or shadow (= an area of darkness) in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The moon cast a white light into the room.",
          "The tree cast a shadow over/on his face.",
          "figurative Her arrival cast a shadow over/on the party (= made it less pleasant)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide an explanation for a situation or problem, or information that makes it easier to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "The discovery of the dinosaur skeleton has cast light on why they became extinct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look, smile, etc. in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "She cast a quick look in the rear mirror."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look quickly at something:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you cast an eye over this report for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something:",
        "examples": [
          "The knight cast the sword far out into the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in fishing) to throw something, such as a line, into the water to catch fish with:",
        "examples": [
          "He cast the line to the middle of the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people feel less sure about or have less trust in something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "New evidence has cast doubt on the guilty verdict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to remember:",
        "examples": [
          "If you cast your mind back, you might recall that I never promised to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "All the votes in the election have now been cast and the counting has begun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an object by pouring hot liquid, such as melted metal, into a shaped container where it becomes hard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use words thought to be magic, especially in order to have an effect on someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The old woman cast a spell on the prince and he turned into a frog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a snake casts its skin, the outer layer of old skin comes off its body.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to appear, as if by throwing something:",
        "examples": [
          "People complained about the shadows cast by the new skyscraper.",
          "fig. A new scientific study may cast some light on (= help to explain) why women live longer than men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the sport of fishing, if you cast something, such as a line or a net, you throw it far into the water:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched the trout fishermen casting their lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose actors to play particular parts in a play, movie, or show, or to choose an actor for a part:",
        "examples": [
          "They are casting the show in New York right now.",
          "She’s been cast as a young doctor in an upcoming movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an object by pouring liquid, such as melted metal, into a shaped container to become hard:",
        "examples": [
          "The bronze statue is being cast next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a vote:",
        "examples": [
          "Altogether, 358 votes were cast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard covering used to keep a broken bone in the correct position and protect it until it heals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the actors in a movie, play, or show",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object made in a particular shape by pouring a liquid substance into a container having that shape and letting the liquid harden",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "Building society members can today cast their votes on the biggest merger in building society history."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "casual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Casual clothes are not formal or not suitable for special occasions:",
        "examples": [
          "He was dressed in casual clothes - sneakers, blue jeans, and a t-shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not taking or not seeming to take much interest:",
        "examples": [
          "The psychologist's attitude seemed far too casual, even brutal.",
          "Security around the conference hotel seemed almost casual.",
          "Although close to tears, she tried to make her voice sound casual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not regular or fixed:",
        "examples": [
          "casual sex They were having casual sex, but it never became a serious relationship.",
          "casual labour/labourers/workers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not serious, considered, or planned:",
        "examples": [
          "casual observer To a casual observer, everything might appear normal.",
          "It was just a casual comment - I didn't mean it to be taken so seriously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not serious or careful in attitude; only partly interested:",
        "examples": [
          "a casual glance at a magazine",
          "Even to the casual observer, the forgery was obvious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not formal; relaxed in style or manner:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a small office and I am very casual and wear slacks and sports shirts and things like that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not regular or frequent; temporary or done sometimes:",
        "examples": [
          "casual laborers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Casual also means slight:",
        "examples": [
          "He was only a casual acquaintance – I didn’t know him well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not intended or planned:",
        "examples": [
          "a casual remark",
          "casual conversation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe work that is not permanent, or workers that are not employed permanently but only when a company needs them:",
        "examples": [
          "casual employee/worker/labourer Most casual workers are paid by the day or hour.",
          "casual work/jobs/labour After leaving school she had a range of casual jobs.",
          "She does not intend necessarily to give up work but may work on a casual basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "casual clothes are informal:",
        "examples": [
          "casual clothes/dress/attire Research shows that 90% of US companies now allow casual dress regularly.",
          "The style of dress in the office could best be described as business casual rather than formal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a worker who is not employed permanently but only when a company needs them:",
        "examples": [
          "On the whole, semi-skilled and unskilled positions are filled by casuals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "Last January, the firm dispensed with any requirement to wear business suits and about half the staff now opt for casuals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "casually": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not formal or not suitable for a special or official occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "She was dressed casually in shorts and a T-shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that does not show any particular interest or care :",
        "examples": [
          "He casually tossed the gift on the table.",
          "I chatted to him casually, as if I didn't care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not serious or considered, or that happens by chance:",
        "examples": [
          "She found out when he casually mentioned that he had an after-school detention.",
          "We just met casually in town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not regular or fixed:",
        "examples": [
          "I only work casually, so I have time to do other things.",
          "Margaret was casually employed by a decorator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an informal way:",
        "examples": [
          "She said younger job candidates often dress casually for interviews when it's absolutely not appropriate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not permanent or is only done when a company needs more workers:",
        "examples": [
          "More people are working part-time, getting made redundant, and being employed casually."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "casualties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person injured or killed in a serious accident or war:",
        "examples": [
          "suffer casualties The rebels suffered heavy casualties.",
          "The train was derailed but there were no casualties, police said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that suffers as a result of something else happening:",
        "examples": [
          "She lost her job in 2011, a casualty of the recession.",
          "The first casualty of the reorganization will be the bus service, which will be stopped altogether."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a hospital where people who are hurt in accidents or suddenly become ill are taken for urgent treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "She had to be rushed to casualty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person hurt or killed in a war or other destructive event, or something prevented by an event:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of casualties from Sunday's tsunami continues to rise.",
          "New team uniforms were a casualty of the budget cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that suffers or fails because of an event:",
        "examples": [
          "a casualty of sth Nonprofit groups may find funding for their projects among the first casualties of the budget problem.",
          "Relationships can become a casualty of workplace stress.",
          "the first/latest/major casualty Smith is the latest casualty in a series of sackings at the organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is killed or injured in an accident, attack, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "cause/inflict casualties Food products have been contaminated, causing human casualties and considerable economic loss.",
          "reduce/minimize/prevent casualties",
          "sustain/suffer casualties"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "property that is damaged or destroyed in an accident, or the accident that causes this:",
        "examples": [
          "The hirer was liable for the collision, unless the casualty was proved to have been caused by the failure of the boat's owners to make it seaworthy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "casualty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person injured or killed in a serious accident or war:",
        "examples": [
          "suffer casualties The rebels suffered heavy casualties.",
          "The train was derailed but there were no casualties, police said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that suffers as a result of something else happening:",
        "examples": [
          "She lost her job in 2011, a casualty of the recession.",
          "The first casualty of the reorganization will be the bus service, which will be stopped altogether."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a hospital where people who are hurt in accidents or suddenly become ill are taken for urgent treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "She had to be rushed to casualty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person hurt or killed in a war or other destructive event, or something prevented by an event:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of casualties from Sunday's tsunami continues to rise.",
          "New team uniforms were a casualty of the budget cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that suffers or fails because of an event:",
        "examples": [
          "a casualty of sth Nonprofit groups may find funding for their projects among the first casualties of the budget problem.",
          "Relationships can become a casualty of workplace stress.",
          "the first/latest/major casualty Smith is the latest casualty in a series of sackings at the organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is killed or injured in an accident, attack, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "cause/inflict casualties Food products have been contaminated, causing human casualties and considerable economic loss.",
          "reduce/minimize/prevent casualties",
          "sustain/suffer casualties"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "property that is damaged or destroyed in an accident, or the accident that causes this:",
        "examples": [
          "The hirer was liable for the collision, unless the casualty was proved to have been caused by the failure of the boat's owners to make it seaworthy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small animal with fur, four legs, a tail, and claws, usually kept as a pet or for catching mice",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any member of the group of animals similar to the cat, such as the lion:",
        "examples": [
          "the cat family"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, furry animal with four legs and a tail, often kept as a pet, or any of a group of related animals that are wild, and some of which are large and fierce, such as the lion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for computerized axial tomography (= a way of taking pictures of structures inside the body)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cataclysmic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing a lot of destruction, or a sudden, violent change:",
        "examples": [
          "These countries are on the brink of cataclysmic famine.",
          "a cataclysmic eruption/tsunami/earthquake"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cataclysms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an event that causes a lot of destruction, or a sudden, violent change",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely destructive event or violent change:",
        "examples": [
          "environmental/natural cataclysms"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "catacombs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of underground passages and rooms where bodies were buried in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "They went down into catacombs beneath the church."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "catalog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a listing, sometimes with explanations or pictures, of items offered for sale, of items that are available for use, or of objects described for a scientific purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The company’s spring catalog is filled with pictures of beautifully made clothing for girls.",
          "Students can search the library’s online catalog and order books.",
          "fig. I have a whole catalog of things that need to be done."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "catalogue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book with a list of all the goods that you can buy from a shop:",
        "examples": [
          "a mail-order catalogue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of all the books, paintings, etc. that exist in a place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A catalogue of unwanted events is a series of them:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole holiday was a catalogue of disasters.",
          "a catalogue of errors/crimes/complaints"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record something, especially in a list:",
        "examples": [
          "Many plants become extinct before they have even been catalogued."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book that contains a list of all the products that you can buy from a company, including descriptions and prices for each product:",
        "examples": [
          "The auction house produces a catalogue full of colour photographs for each sale, available two weeks beforehand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book that contains pictures and prices of products that customers can order and that the company delivers to their homes:",
        "examples": [
          "Vertbaudet is a children's clothing catalogue.",
          "\"Internet sales haven't replaced catalogue sales but have brought in new customers,\" he said.",
          "The best advice is to buy charity Christmas cards direct from the catalogue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a written record of things in the form of a list in a particular order:",
        "examples": [
          "They will be hiring an archivist to continue the work of cataloguing the family's possessions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "catalogued": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record something, especially in a list:",
        "examples": [
          "Many plants become extinct before they have even been catalogued."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "catalyst": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that makes a chemical reaction happen more quickly without itself being changed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event or person that causes great change:",
        "examples": [
          "The high suicide rate acted as a catalyst for change in the prison system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition, event, or person that is the cause of an important change",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A catalyst is also a substance that causes or speeds a chemical reaction without itself being changed.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that causes a big change:",
        "examples": [
          "the catalyst behind sth The catalyst behind this welcome trend has been the mighty Bill Gates.",
          "catalyst for sth An outside leader is often needed to serve as a catalyst for change.",
          "a catalyst to (do) sth The Government will act as a catalyst to promote creative collaboration between businesses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "catapult": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that can throw objects at a high speed:",
        "examples": [
          "In the past, armies used catapults to hurl heavy stones at enemy fortifications.",
          "On that type of aircraft carrier, a catapult was used to help launch aircraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Y-shaped stick or piece of metal with a piece of elastic (= material that stretches) attached to the top parts, used especially by children for shooting small stones",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw someone or something with great force:",
        "examples": [
          "When the two vehicles collided, he was catapulted forwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly experience a particular state, such as being famous:",
        "examples": [
          "The award for best actress meant that almost overnight she was catapulted into the limelight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become famous or important very suddenly, in the process moving beyond others who had been more famous or important:",
        "examples": [
          "The album of hit songs catapulted her almost overnight into national stardom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something or someone that is catapulted is thrown forward with great force or speed.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cataracts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disease in which an area of someone's eye becomes less clear so that they cannot see clearly, or the area affected in this way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large waterfall",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of the eye that changes to become unclear, causing a person not to see well, or this condition of the eye",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in a river where the water falls to a lower level",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "catastrophe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction:",
        "examples": [
          "They were warned of the ecological catastrophe to come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bad situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The emigration of scientists is a catastrophe for the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden event that causes great suffering or destruction:",
        "examples": [
          "Losing his job was a financial catastrophe for his family.",
          "A chemical plant leak could cause an environmental catastrophe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "catastrophic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing sudden and very great harm or destruction:",
        "examples": [
          "An unchecked increase in the use of fossil fuels could have catastrophic results for the planet.",
          "A catastrophic storm made landfall on US soil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "She had to put her catastrophic Olympic performance out of her mind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "catch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take hold of something, especially something that is moving through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "catch hold of He caught hold of my arm.",
          "I managed to catch the glass before it hit the ground.",
          "We saw the eagle swoop from the sky to catch its prey.",
          "Our dog ran past me and out of the house before I could catch it.",
          "We placed saucepans on the floor to catch (= collect) the drops of water coming through the roof.",
          "The batsman was caught (out) (= someone in the other team caught the ball when he hit it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find and stop a person or animal that is trying to escape:",
        "examples": [
          "Great pressure was put on the police to catch the terrorists as soon as possible.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Two armed men were caught trying to cross the frontier at night.",
          "They were happy because they had caught a lot of fish that day.",
          "figurative I can see you're busy right now, so I'll catch you (= speak to you) later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover, see, or realize something, especially someone doing something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] He caught her reading his old love letters.",
          "If the virus is caught (= discovered) in time, most patients can be successfully treated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone notice something and feel interested:",
        "examples": [
          "A ship out at sea caught his attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have something, especially when it is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn't like to be caught without any biscuits in the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to mean that you will certainly not see someone doing a particular thing or in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "You won't catch me at work after four o'clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel or be able to travel on an aircraft, train, bus, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He always catches the 10.30 a.m. train to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in time to travel on or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She was worried that she'd arrive too late to catch the last bus home.",
          "catch the post UK You'll have to run if you want to catch the post (= send something before the post has been collected)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get an illness, especially one caused by bacteria or a virus:",
        "examples": [
          "catch a cold He caught a cold on holiday.",
          "A lot of children in the school caught measles last term."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage to hear or see something, so you understand or remember it:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't catch what the announcer said, with all the other noise going on.",
          "Did you catch the car's number plate?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a place in order to see or watch something, such as a film or show:",
        "examples": [
          "Here are some of the exhibitions you should catch this summer.",
          "I was home in time to catch the evening news.",
          "US Would you like to catch a movie some time?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage to see something for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "We caught sight of a rabbit as it hopped into the bushes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stick somewhere, or to make something stick somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The sleeve of my jacket (got) caught on the door handle and ripped.",
          "Her hair got caught (up) in her hairdryer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something, especially without intending to:",
        "examples": [
          "be caught in the crossfire Medical teams were caught in the crossfire of the opposing armies.",
          "His head caught the edge of the table as he fell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become involved in something, often without wanting to:",
        "examples": [
          "They were having an argument and somehow I got caught up in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop breathing for a moment, or to begin to breathe correctly again after running or other exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to sit down and catch my breath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you have caught the sun, the sun has made your skin a slightly darker brown or red colour:",
        "examples": [
          "You've caught the sun on the back of your neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something catches the light, a light shines on it and makes it look shiny:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing a spectacular silver gown whose sequins caught the light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start burning:",
        "examples": [
          "For reasons which are not yet known, the factory caught fire late yesterday evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to burn:",
        "examples": [
          "This wood's too wet, the fire won't catch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of catching a ball or other object that is moving through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "I missed the catch and threw the ball back to him rather crossly.",
          "She grabbed the glass just before it hit the floor. \"Good catch,\" he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of throwing and catching something, usually a ball, for fun:",
        "examples": [
          "play catch We didn't have a ball so we played catch with a lime.",
          "game of catch I remember games of catch in the playground when I was growing up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as cricket and baseball, an act of ending an opponent's turn to hit the ball by taking hold of a ball that they have hit before it touches the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "make a catch Crowe made a fine catch in the outfield.",
          "She dived full length and pulled off an amazing catch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fish or an amount of fish caught:",
        "examples": [
          "The fishermen were disappointed with their catch that day.",
          "One of my best catches was a big silver salmon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hidden problem or disadvantage:",
        "examples": [
          "what's the catch Free food? It sounds too good to be true. What's the catch?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of noticing a mistake or problem and doing something to correct or solve it:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks for pointing out that the picture has the wrong caption. Good catch!",
          "A car stopped for a traffic offence turned out to be stolen, so that was a good catch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small device on a door, window, bag, etc. that keeps it fastened",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is considered to be very suitable as a romantic or marriage partner:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother considered a doctor to be a good catch.",
          "Her new boyfriend's not much of a catch really, is he?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of stiffness in part of your body:",
        "examples": [
          "She would complain of catch in the joints during winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or get hold of a moving object, or to hold and prevent someone from getting away:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She tossed him the car keys and yelled, “Catch!”",
          "[ T ] He sneaked into the fairgrounds without paying and hoped nobody would catch him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover, find, or become aware of something:",
        "examples": [
          "If the disease is caught in time, most patients get well quickly.",
          "I hope I catch all the mistakes in my term paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see or hear something or someone, or to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m sorry, I didn’t quite catch what you said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel or be able to travel on a train, bus, aircraft, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He always caught the 6:05 train out of Grand Central."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get an illness:",
        "examples": [
          "I caught a cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hidden problem or disadvantage:",
        "examples": [
          "That sales price sounds too good to be true – there must be a catch to it somewhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small device with a movable part that is used to fasten something:",
        "examples": [
          "The catch on the bracelet is broken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking hold of something that is thrown or comes through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The ball was hit well, but the centerfielder made a leaping, one-handed catch to end the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Catch is also the activity of throwing and receiving a ball with another person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] My kids are always begging me to play catch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to surprise someone and cause difficulty for them:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of taxpayers will be caught off guard by their new tax liability"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get someone's attention, or to be noticed by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The high-profile plan has caught the eye of a national audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become involved in something, often without wanting to:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm was caught up in the near-collapse of one of the world's largest hedge funds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hidden problem or disadvantage:",
        "examples": [
          "The catch is that during the calendar year you can only make six withdrawals from your account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new employee that a company is very pleased to have because they are very valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a super-bright economist who is a real catch for the department."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "catcher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, the player who catches the ball if the batter fails to hit it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in baseball) a player who catches the ball when it is thrown to the player who is hitting for the opposing team",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "catchers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, the player who catches the ball if the batter fails to hit it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in baseball) a player who catches the ball when it is thrown to the player who is hitting for the opposing team",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "catches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take hold of something, especially something that is moving through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "catch hold of He caught hold of my arm.",
          "I managed to catch the glass before it hit the ground.",
          "We saw the eagle swoop from the sky to catch its prey.",
          "Our dog ran past me and out of the house before I could catch it.",
          "We placed saucepans on the floor to catch (= collect) the drops of water coming through the roof.",
          "The batsman was caught (out) (= someone in the other team caught the ball when he hit it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find and stop a person or animal that is trying to escape:",
        "examples": [
          "Great pressure was put on the police to catch the terrorists as soon as possible.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Two armed men were caught trying to cross the frontier at night.",
          "They were happy because they had caught a lot of fish that day.",
          "figurative I can see you're busy right now, so I'll catch you (= speak to you) later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover, see, or realize something, especially someone doing something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] He caught her reading his old love letters.",
          "If the virus is caught (= discovered) in time, most patients can be successfully treated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone notice something and feel interested:",
        "examples": [
          "A ship out at sea caught his attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have something, especially when it is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn't like to be caught without any biscuits in the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to mean that you will certainly not see someone doing a particular thing or in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "You won't catch me at work after four o'clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel or be able to travel on an aircraft, train, bus, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He always catches the 10.30 a.m. train to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in time to travel on or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She was worried that she'd arrive too late to catch the last bus home.",
          "catch the post UK You'll have to run if you want to catch the post (= send something before the post has been collected)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get an illness, especially one caused by bacteria or a virus:",
        "examples": [
          "catch a cold He caught a cold on holiday.",
          "A lot of children in the school caught measles last term."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage to hear or see something, so you understand or remember it:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't catch what the announcer said, with all the other noise going on.",
          "Did you catch the car's number plate?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a place in order to see or watch something, such as a film or show:",
        "examples": [
          "Here are some of the exhibitions you should catch this summer.",
          "I was home in time to catch the evening news.",
          "US Would you like to catch a movie some time?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage to see something for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "We caught sight of a rabbit as it hopped into the bushes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stick somewhere, or to make something stick somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The sleeve of my jacket (got) caught on the door handle and ripped.",
          "Her hair got caught (up) in her hairdryer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something, especially without intending to:",
        "examples": [
          "be caught in the crossfire Medical teams were caught in the crossfire of the opposing armies.",
          "His head caught the edge of the table as he fell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become involved in something, often without wanting to:",
        "examples": [
          "They were having an argument and somehow I got caught up in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop breathing for a moment, or to begin to breathe correctly again after running or other exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to sit down and catch my breath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you have caught the sun, the sun has made your skin a slightly darker brown or red colour:",
        "examples": [
          "You've caught the sun on the back of your neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something catches the light, a light shines on it and makes it look shiny:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing a spectacular silver gown whose sequins caught the light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start burning:",
        "examples": [
          "For reasons which are not yet known, the factory caught fire late yesterday evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to burn:",
        "examples": [
          "This wood's too wet, the fire won't catch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of catching a ball or other object that is moving through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "I missed the catch and threw the ball back to him rather crossly.",
          "She grabbed the glass just before it hit the floor. \"Good catch,\" he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of throwing and catching something, usually a ball, for fun:",
        "examples": [
          "play catch We didn't have a ball so we played catch with a lime.",
          "game of catch I remember games of catch in the playground when I was growing up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as cricket and baseball, an act of ending an opponent's turn to hit the ball by taking hold of a ball that they have hit before it touches the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "make a catch Crowe made a fine catch in the outfield.",
          "She dived full length and pulled off an amazing catch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fish or an amount of fish caught:",
        "examples": [
          "The fishermen were disappointed with their catch that day.",
          "One of my best catches was a big silver salmon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hidden problem or disadvantage:",
        "examples": [
          "what's the catch Free food? It sounds too good to be true. What's the catch?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of noticing a mistake or problem and doing something to correct or solve it:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks for pointing out that the picture has the wrong caption. Good catch!",
          "A car stopped for a traffic offence turned out to be stolen, so that was a good catch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small device on a door, window, bag, etc. that keeps it fastened",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is considered to be very suitable as a romantic or marriage partner:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother considered a doctor to be a good catch.",
          "Her new boyfriend's not much of a catch really, is he?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of stiffness in part of your body:",
        "examples": [
          "She would complain of catch in the joints during winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or get hold of a moving object, or to hold and prevent someone from getting away:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She tossed him the car keys and yelled, “Catch!”",
          "[ T ] He sneaked into the fairgrounds without paying and hoped nobody would catch him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover, find, or become aware of something:",
        "examples": [
          "If the disease is caught in time, most patients get well quickly.",
          "I hope I catch all the mistakes in my term paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see or hear something or someone, or to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m sorry, I didn’t quite catch what you said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel or be able to travel on a train, bus, aircraft, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He always caught the 6:05 train out of Grand Central."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get an illness:",
        "examples": [
          "I caught a cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hidden problem or disadvantage:",
        "examples": [
          "That sales price sounds too good to be true – there must be a catch to it somewhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small device with a movable part that is used to fasten something:",
        "examples": [
          "The catch on the bracelet is broken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking hold of something that is thrown or comes through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The ball was hit well, but the centerfielder made a leaping, one-handed catch to end the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Catch is also the activity of throwing and receiving a ball with another person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] My kids are always begging me to play catch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to surprise someone and cause difficulty for them:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of taxpayers will be caught off guard by their new tax liability"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get someone's attention, or to be noticed by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The high-profile plan has caught the eye of a national audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become involved in something, often without wanting to:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm was caught up in the near-collapse of one of the world's largest hedge funds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hidden problem or disadvantage:",
        "examples": [
          "The catch is that during the calendar year you can only make six withdrawals from your account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new employee that a company is very pleased to have because they are very valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a super-bright economist who is a real catch for the department."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "catching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If an illness is catching, it can easily be passed from one person to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Flu is catching, so stay away from work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an illness) able to be given to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve got a rash, but I don’t think it’s catching."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "catchphrase": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a phrase that is often repeated by and therefore becomes connected with a particular organization or person, especially someone famous such as a television entertainer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a phrase that is often repeated and becomes connected with a particular organization, product, person, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "What we need now is a catchphrase for the marketing campaign.",
          "His catchphrase, \"Make my day\", has become part of the modern consciousness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "catchy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a tune or song) pleasing and easy to remember:",
        "examples": [
          "a catchy tune",
          "a song with catchy lyrics",
          "a catchy name/slogan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a tune or song) pleasing and easy to remember:",
        "examples": [
          "a catchy melody"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "catchy music or words are pleasing and easy to remember, like the sort often used in advertising:",
        "examples": [
          "a catchy slogan/jingle/name The best ads attract World Wide Web surfers with snappy graphics and catchy slogans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "catechism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of questions and answers, especially about a set of Christian beliefs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of questions and answers used to teach esp. the beliefs of a Christian religion",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "categorical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without any doubt or possibility of being changed:",
        "examples": [
          "a categorical denial/assurance/rejection",
          "He replied with a categorical assertion that no such offer was made.",
          "We want categorical proof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a category (= a type or group in a system for dividing things into similar types or groups):",
        "examples": [
          "The following categorical variables were used.",
          "The categorical distinction is fairly clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without doubt or possibility of not being true; certain:",
        "examples": [
          "The president issued a categorical denial."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "categorically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is without any doubt or possibility of being changed:",
        "examples": [
          "He categorically refused to take part in the project.",
          "Top executives categorically denied that the bank was in trouble."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "categories": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in a system for dividing things according to appearance, quality, etc.) a type, or a group of things having some features that are the same:",
        "examples": [
          "There are three categories of accommodation - standard, executive, and deluxe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a grouping of people or things by type in any systematic arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "The light trucks weigh less than 5,000 pounds and are in a category that includes minivans, pickups, and sport utility vehicles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or things that have similar features:",
        "examples": [
          "a category of sth The use of the four categories of customer is to ensure that marketing messages are effective.",
          "Four of the six job categories that gained the most workers in the last 10 years pay below the state average.",
          "At just under five pounds, it's one of the lightest laptops in its category."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "categorize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put people or things into groups with the same features:",
        "examples": [
          "be categorized into The books are categorized into beginner and advanced.",
          "categorize something as something I would categorize this as a very early example of Tudor art."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put people or things into groups of people or things that have the same features:",
        "examples": [
          "categorize sb/sth as sth You can categorize your company's strategy as a reactor, defender, analyzer, or prospector.",
          "categorize sth into sth The Trade Reform Programme can be categorized into six major areas of activity.",
          "be categorized by sth The view that people are best categorized by their socioeconomic status has never been popular in the United States."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "category": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in a system for dividing things according to appearance, quality, etc.) a type, or a group of things having some features that are the same:",
        "examples": [
          "There are three categories of accommodation - standard, executive, and deluxe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a grouping of people or things by type in any systematic arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "The light trucks weigh less than 5,000 pounds and are in a category that includes minivans, pickups, and sport utility vehicles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or things that have similar features:",
        "examples": [
          "a category of sth The use of the four categories of customer is to ensure that marketing messages are effective.",
          "Four of the six job categories that gained the most workers in the last 10 years pay below the state average.",
          "At just under five pounds, it's one of the lightest laptops in its category."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cater": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to provide, and sometimes serve, food:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm catering for twelve on Sunday - the whole family is coming.",
          "Which firm will be catering at the wedding reception?",
          "US Who catered your party?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide food and drinks for an occasion or event:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Who catered your party?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the food and drinks at an event, for an organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Delegates can have meals catered by the hotel while the conference is underway.",
          "cater for sth There is plenty of work to be had catering for weddings and parties"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "catered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a catered event or place to stay is one where food and drink is provided:",
        "examples": [
          "a catered lunch/dinner/event He treats employees to a monthly catered lunch, during which they learn about the company's line of 350 herbal products.",
          "Students pay £3895 a year for standard, catered accommodation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caterer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that makes or serves food:",
        "examples": [
          "They prepare fresh vegetables for restaurants and caterers.",
          "The group included representatives from hotels, restaurants, retail companies, and contract caterers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that provides food and drink at events, for organizations, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The convention provides a boost to caterers, decorators, and other small businesses.",
          "She has been caterer to the rich and famous for years and is about to publish her first book."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caterers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that makes or serves food:",
        "examples": [
          "They prepare fresh vegetables for restaurants and caterers.",
          "The group included representatives from hotels, restaurants, retail companies, and contract caterers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that provides food and drink at events, for organizations, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The convention provides a boost to caterers, decorators, and other small businesses.",
          "She has been caterer to the rich and famous for years and is about to publish her first book."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "catering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any job making or serving food :",
        "examples": [
          "I've always wanted to work in catering.",
          "Who is going to do the catering for the wedding?",
          "a high-class catering company"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business or activity of providing food and drink at events, for organizations, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I wanted to work in catering, and until I was 21 I worked as a chef in hotels and bars.",
          "The airline is proud of the quality of its in-flight catering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the activity of providing food and drink at events, for organizations, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Catering costs have risen sharply in the last twelve months.",
          "a catering company/business/group",
          "the catering trade/industry"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caterpillar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, long animal with many legs that feeds on the leaves of plants, and develops into a butterfly or moth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small animal with a narrow body and many legs, and which feeds on the leaves of plants and later develops into a butterfly or moth (= flying insect)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "caterpillars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, long animal with many legs that feeds on the leaves of plants, and develops into a butterfly or moth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small animal with a narrow body and many legs, and which feeds on the leaves of plants and later develops into a butterfly or moth (= flying insect)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "caters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to provide, and sometimes serve, food:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm catering for twelve on Sunday - the whole family is coming.",
          "Which firm will be catering at the wedding reception?",
          "US Who catered your party?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide food and drinks for an occasion or event:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Who catered your party?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the food and drinks at an event, for an organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Delegates can have meals catered by the hotel while the conference is underway.",
          "cater for sth There is plenty of work to be had catering for weddings and parties"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "catfish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fish with a flat head and long hairs around its mouth that lives in rivers or lakes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who pretends on social media to be someone different, in order to trick or attract other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Online scammers and catfish usually have broad profile interests so that they can appeal to as many people as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to trick or attract someone by pretending on social media to be someone different:",
        "examples": [
          "If a random, attractive person starts talking to you online, you are very likely being catfished."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an edible fish with a flat head and stiff growths like hairs around its mouth, found in rivers and lakes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "catharsis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of releasing strong emotions through a particular activity or experience, such as writing or theatre, in a way that helps you to understand those emotions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the experience of expressing strong emotions that previously were blocked:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It’s the director’s hope that Germans who see his movie will go through a catharsis similar to his own."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cathedral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large, usually stone, building for Christian worship. It is the largest and most important church of a diocese:",
        "examples": [
          "Salisbury Cathedral"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large and important church, esp. one that is the center of a large area",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "catherine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round firework that is attached to a stick and that spins around",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "catheter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, very thin tube used to take liquids out of the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin tube put into the body temporarily to help remove a liquid or to put in medicine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "catholic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "including many different types of thing:",
        "examples": [
          "As a young person he had more catholic tastes than he does now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Roman Catholic:",
        "examples": [
          "Is he (a) Catholic?",
          "a Catholic school/church"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Roman Catholic",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "catholicism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the beliefs and activities of the Roman Catholic Church:",
        "examples": [
          "Catholicism is a global religion.",
          "She was raised as a Methodist and converted to Catholicism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Roman Catholicism",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "catholics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "including many different types of thing:",
        "examples": [
          "As a young person he had more catholic tastes than he does now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Roman Catholic:",
        "examples": [
          "Is he (a) Catholic?",
          "a Catholic school/church"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Roman Catholic",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "catnip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a herb whose smell is very attractive to cats",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small animal with fur, four legs, a tail, and claws, usually kept as a pet or for catching mice",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any member of the group of animals similar to the cat, such as the lion:",
        "examples": [
          "the cat family"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, furry animal with four legs and a tail, often kept as a pet, or any of a group of related animals that are wild, and some of which are large and fierce, such as the lion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for computerized axial tomography (= a way of taking pictures of structures inside the body)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cattle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of animals that includes cows, buffalo, and bison, that are often kept for their milk or meat:",
        "examples": [
          "beef/dairy cattle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large farm animals kept for their milk or meat; cows and bulls:",
        "examples": [
          "beef/dairy cattle"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "catwalk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the long, narrow stage that models walk along in a fashion show",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow path, raised above the ground, often built for workers to walk on outside a building that is being built or repaired",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow structure built beside a bridge or building or above a stage, used for walking or performing work",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A catwalk is also a long, narrow stage used in a fashion show by models (= people employed to show how new clothes look when they are worn).",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "caucasian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to the races of people who have skin that is of a pale colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The chief suspect for the robbery is a Caucasian male.",
          "I am Caucasian and I am dating a Korean girl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone from the races of people who have skin that is of a pale colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Betty was a Caucasian whose family tree could be traced back to the 1600s in New England.",
          "All the subjects participating in our study were Caucasians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a white person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "caught": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of catch",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the past tense and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cauldron": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, round container for cooking in, usually supported over a fire, and used especially in the past",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cauliflower": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, round vegetable that consists of a white mass of hard, tight, flower buds surrounded by green leaves:",
        "examples": [
          "Break the cauliflower into florets, toss them in oil and seasoning, and roast.",
          "The starter was a delicious spiced cauliflower soup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a firm, round, white vegetable that is eaten cooked or raw",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "caused": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen, especially something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The difficult driving conditions caused several accidents.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] The bright light caused her to blink.",
          "Most heart attacks are caused by blood clots.",
          "[ + two objects ] I hope the children haven't caused you too much trouble."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "causes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the reason why something, especially something bad, happens:",
        "examples": [
          "cause of The police are still trying to establish the cause of the fire.",
          "She had died of natural causes.",
          "without cause I wouldn't tell you without (good) cause (= if there was not a (good) reason).",
          "just cause I believe there is just cause (= a fair reason) for taking this action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reason to feel something or to behave in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "cause for concern He's never given me any cause for concern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a socially valuable principle that is strongly supported by some people:",
        "examples": [
          "They are fighting for a cause - the liberation of their people.",
          "good cause I'll sponsor you for £10 - it's all in a good cause."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen, especially something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The difficult driving conditions caused several accidents.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] The bright light caused her to blink.",
          "Most heart attacks are caused by blood clots.",
          "[ + two objects ] I hope the children haven't caused you too much trouble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll host the party cause I've got plenty of room at my house.",
          "I try to practise my French every day, cause I'm not very good at it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something without which something else would not happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The investigation will determine the cause of the airplane accident.",
          "[ C ] She studied the causes of human behavior."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Cause is also reason for doing or feeling something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He had just cause to feel disturbed by these events.",
          "[ U ] There is no cause for alarm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea or principle strongly supported by some people:",
        "examples": [
          "He devoted himself to charitable causes and gave away millions of dollars."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "causing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen, especially something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The difficult driving conditions caused several accidents.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] The bright light caused her to blink.",
          "Most heart attacks are caused by blood clots.",
          "[ + two objects ] I hope the children haven't caused you too much trouble."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caustic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A caustic chemical burns or destroys things, especially anything made of living cells:",
        "examples": [
          "a caustic substance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A caustic remark or way of speaking is hurtful, critical, or intentionally unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "caustic comments",
          "She's famous in the office for her caustic wit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strongly critical:",
        "examples": [
          "a caustic remark"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Caustic means able to burn through things.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "caution": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great care and attention:",
        "examples": [
          "proceed with caution We need to proceed with caution (= be careful in taking action, making decisions, etc.)",
          "exercise caution You should exercise caution when swimming in places where there are submerged rocks.",
          "treat something with caution They treated the story of his escape with (some/great/extreme) caution (= thought that it might not be true)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a spoken warning given by a police officer or official to someone who has broken the law:",
        "examples": [
          "As it was her first offence, she was only given a caution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "advice or a warning:",
        "examples": [
          "word of caution Just a word of caution - the cheaper models probably aren't worth buying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a punishment for breaking the rules in a football game in which the referee writes the player's name in a book and holds up a yellow card",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the police caution someone, they give them an official warning.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to warn someone:",
        "examples": [
          "caution someone against something/doing something The newspaper cautioned its readers against buying shares without getting good advice first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a football referee cautions a player, he punishes them for breaking the rules by writing their name in a book and holding up a yellow card.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a warning:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a good time to invest, he said, but a word of caution is in order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "careful attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Use caution when approaching the railroad crossing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to warn someone about a possible problem or danger:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They cautioned her not to walk through the park at night.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Experts caution against reading too much into the decline of stock market prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "care and attention in order to avoid risk or possible problems:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest figures suggest that consumer caution has increased in recent months.",
          "Those keen on investing in small companies should proceed with caution.",
          "great/extreme caution The letter outlines that customers should treat any email appearing to be from their bank with great caution.",
          "exercise/use caution Investors are urged to exercise caution to avoid the less reputable companies.",
          "advise/urge caution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide to take care rather than take any risks:",
        "examples": [
          "Given the uncertainties in the market, it would be far better to err on the side of caution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to worry about possible dangers or risks:",
        "examples": [
          "Faced with one of the worst financial crises in recent memory, British investors threw caution to the wind and scrambled to buy stocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to warn someone about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Committee sounded a note of caution, saying the extra money entering the economy may push up inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to warn someone about something:",
        "examples": [
          "caution that Economists caution that retail sales tax collections represent about half of all retail spending."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cautionary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "giving a warning",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cautious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is cautious avoids risks:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a cautious driver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cautious action is careful, well considered, and sometimes slow or uncertain:",
        "examples": [
          "a cautious approach",
          "cautious criticism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling that there are some reasons to hope for a good result, even if you do not expect complete success or improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "Environmental groups are expressing cautious optimism that an agreement to protect the area can be reached."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not acting quickly in order to avoid risks; careful:",
        "examples": [
          "Most doctors are cautious about advising you to have surgery.",
          "Auto companies are taking a cautious approach toward introducing electric cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very careful about what you do or say and unwilling to take risks because you want to avoid possible problems:",
        "examples": [
          "be cautious about sth/about doing sth Businesses have become cautious about spending on technology.",
          "a cautious approach/strategy He said the group would continue its cautious approach to expanding in Japan until it better understood the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling that you can be hopeful about a situation although you realize that there still could be problems:",
        "examples": [
          "There is cautious optimism for a successful outcome for the financial year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cautiously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a careful and well-considered way that avoids risk:",
        "examples": [
          "He moved slowly and cautiously along the dark rocky path.",
          "She said cautiously, \"You may be right.\"",
          "He urged the company to proceed cautiously with changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling that there are some reasons to hope for a good result, even if you do not expect complete success or improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "He said he was cautiously optimistic, predicting some growth in the new year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cavalier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not considering other people's feelings or safety:",
        "examples": [
          "That's a rather cavalier attitude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a supporter of the king in the English Civil War in the 1640s",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not serious or caring enough about matters that other people are serious about:",
        "examples": [
          "a cavalier attitude toward public health concerns"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cavalry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the group of soldiers in an army who fight in tanks, or (especially in the past) on horses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an army group which fights from armored vehicles, helicopters (= type of aircraft), or, esp. in the past, while riding horses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cave": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, or mountain, or one that is underground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to something that you would not agree to before, after someone has persuaded you or threatened you:",
        "examples": [
          "After protests from customers, the company caved and removed the item from its stores.",
          "I knew he'd cave if they offered him more money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a team or a player caves or caves in, they stop trying to win and accept defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "Eventually the defence caved in under relentless pressure.",
          "He was furious at the way his side caved and is threatening sweeping changes in the months ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, or mountain, or underground:",
        "examples": [
          "It was very dark and cold inside the cave."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, or mountain, or one that is underground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to something that you would not agree to before, after someone has persuaded you or threatened you:",
        "examples": [
          "After protests from customers, the company caved and removed the item from its stores.",
          "I knew he'd cave if they offered him more money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a team or a player caves or caves in, they stop trying to win and accept defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "Eventually the defence caved in under relentless pressure.",
          "He was furious at the way his side caved and is threatening sweeping changes in the months ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, or mountain, or underground:",
        "examples": [
          "It was very dark and cold inside the cave."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caveman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who lived in a cave in the early stages of the development of human society",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a modern man who is very rude or violent towards other people, especially women",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lived in the past, early in human history, when humans made tools from stone and often lived in caves",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cavemen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who lived in a cave in the early stages of the development of human society",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a modern man who is very rude or violent towards other people, especially women",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lived in the past, early in human history, when humans made tools from stone and often lived in caves",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cavern": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large cave",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large cave",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "caverns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large cave",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large cave",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "caves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, or mountain, or one that is underground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to something that you would not agree to before, after someone has persuaded you or threatened you:",
        "examples": [
          "After protests from customers, the company caved and removed the item from its stores.",
          "I knew he'd cave if they offered him more money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a team or a player caves or caves in, they stop trying to win and accept defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "Eventually the defence caved in under relentless pressure.",
          "He was furious at the way his side caved and is threatening sweeping changes in the months ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, or mountain, or underground:",
        "examples": [
          "It was very dark and cold inside the cave."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caviar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the eggs of various large fish, especially the sturgeon, eaten as food. Caviar is usually very expensive.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the eggs of various large fish, salted and eaten as a delicacy (= something rare that is good to eat)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "caving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sport of walking and climbing in caves",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cavities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hole, or an empty space between two surfaces:",
        "examples": [
          "The gold was hidden in a secret cavity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole in a tooth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow space in an organ or body part:",
        "examples": [
          "the upper nasal cavity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole in a surface or a hollow inside something:",
        "examples": [
          "the abdominal/chest cavity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cavity is also a hollow place in a tooth caused by decay.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cavity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hole, or an empty space between two surfaces:",
        "examples": [
          "The gold was hidden in a secret cavity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole in a tooth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow space in an organ or body part:",
        "examples": [
          "the upper nasal cavity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole in a surface or a hollow inside something:",
        "examples": [
          "the abdominal/chest cavity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cavity is also a hollow place in a tooth caused by decay.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "caw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the loud, rough cry of a bird such as a crow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a bird such as a crow) to cry with a loud, rough sound:",
        "examples": [
          "I had woken up to the sound of a crow cawing at my window.",
          "She could hear the rooks cawing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cawing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a bird such as a crow) to cry with a loud, rough sound:",
        "examples": [
          "I had woken up to the sound of a crow cawing at my window.",
          "She could hear the rooks cawing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "caws": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the loud, rough cry of a bird such as a crow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a bird such as a crow) to cry with a loud, rough sound:",
        "examples": [
          "I had woken up to the sound of a crow cawing at my window.",
          "She could hear the rooks cawing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cayenne": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a red powder made from a type of pepper and used to give a hot taste to food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cayman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal similar to an alligator",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "caymans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal similar to an alligator",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cbc": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for complete blood count: the number of all types of red and white blood cells in a person's blood, or a medical test to measure this:",
        "examples": [
          "Her CBC shows a mild anaemia.",
          "A CBC can be helpful to rule out other diagnoses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cc": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for cubic centimetre:",
        "examples": [
          "a 750cc motorcycle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a copy of a business letter or an email to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate it when people cc me on emails that have nothing to do with me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for cubic centimeter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for carbon copy: written on a letter, email, etc. before the name or email address of someone who will receive a copy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a copy of a letter, email, etc. to someone in addition to the person it is addressed to:",
        "examples": [
          "cc sth to sb Make sure you cc that memo to the rest of the team."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ccs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for carbon capture and storage: a way of collecting the carbon produced when fuel is burned, so that it is not released into the air",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cd": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for compact disc (= small, plastic disk with a metal surface on which information or sound is recorded):",
        "examples": [
          "I bought a new CD player."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for compact disc: a small plastic disc on which data or music is stored:",
        "examples": [
          "on CD The user manual is on CD."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cdc": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Centers for Disease Control or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: a US organization that protects public health by discovering and studying new diseases and serious health issues, training hospital employees to deal with them, and publishing the latest health information for the public:",
        "examples": [
          "The CDC and the World Health Organization continue to monitor avian flu activity.",
          "The CDC has recommended 60 minutes a day of exercise for school-age children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Commonwealth Development Corporation: a British government organization which invests in small businesses in poorer developing countries in order to encourage growth:",
        "examples": [
          "CDC's investments aim to drive economic growth, as a long-term route out of poverty for developing countries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for compact disc (= small, plastic disk with a metal surface on which information or sound is recorded):",
        "examples": [
          "I bought a new CD player."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for compact disc: a small plastic disc on which data or music is stored:",
        "examples": [
          "on CD The user manual is on CD."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Common Era or Christian era: used when referring to a year after the birth of Jesus Christ when the Christian calendar starts counting years:",
        "examples": [
          "The Scandinavian countries became Christian between 900 and 1100 CE."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Common Era, used for the period of time beginning with the year 1 of the calendar used today in many parts of the world, esp. in Europe and North and South America:",
        "examples": [
          "The last Roman legions left Britain in 410 C.E."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "C.E. is also an abbreviation forChristian era.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cease": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop something:",
        "examples": [
          "Whether the protests will cease remains to be seen.",
          "The company has decided to cease all UK operations after this year.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Workplace nurseries will cease to be liable for tax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without stopping:",
        "examples": [
          "The bells started ringing at midday and continued, without cease, till sunrise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop an action or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Clapp had to cease publication because of lack of money.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It was hard to accept that one day he would simply cease to exist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ceased": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something:",
        "examples": [
          "Whether the protests will cease remains to be seen.",
          "The company has decided to cease all UK operations after this year.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Workplace nurseries will cease to be liable for tax."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ceases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop something:",
        "examples": [
          "Whether the protests will cease remains to be seen.",
          "The company has decided to cease all UK operations after this year.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Workplace nurseries will cease to be liable for tax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without stopping:",
        "examples": [
          "The bells started ringing at midday and continued, without cease, till sunrise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop an action or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Clapp had to cease publication because of lack of money.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It was hard to accept that one day he would simply cease to exist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cedar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall, wide evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the wood of this tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall, wide, evergreen tree, or its wood, which has a sweet smell:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a cedar chest"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cedars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall, wide evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the wood of this tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall, wide, evergreen tree, or its wood, which has a sweet smell:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a cedar chest"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ceiling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the inside surface of a room that you can see when you look above you",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an upper limit, usually relating to money:",
        "examples": [
          "They have imposed/set a ceiling on pay rises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the upper surface of a room that you see when you look above you:",
        "examples": [
          "The kitchen ceiling needs painting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ceiling is also an upper limit put on something that varies:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a 10% ceiling on rent increases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest level, number, or amount something is allowed to reach:",
        "examples": [
          "Before the bidding started he had set himself a ceiling price beyond which he would not go.",
          "a debt/spending/production ceiling They agreed on a spending ceiling over the next five years of between 1.2% to 1.3%.",
          "the ceiling on sth The good news is that the ceiling on teachers' earnings has been removed.",
          "the ceiling for sth We will keep within the ceiling for public spending and do better if we can.",
          "place/put a ceiling on sth Ceilings are placed on interest rates by the government to provide firms with cheap capital.",
          "set/impose a ceiling The staff ceiling was originally set at 35 but has slowly risen to 50.",
          "reach/exceed a ceiling The $7.4 trillion national debt ceiling is likely to be reached in the next few days.",
          "lower/raise a ceiling The budget restrictions, signed into law in July, lowered the ceiling on how much districts' budgets can grow annually."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ceilings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the inside surface of a room that you can see when you look above you",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an upper limit, usually relating to money:",
        "examples": [
          "They have imposed/set a ceiling on pay rises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the upper surface of a room that you see when you look above you:",
        "examples": [
          "The kitchen ceiling needs painting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ceiling is also an upper limit put on something that varies:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a 10% ceiling on rent increases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest level, number, or amount something is allowed to reach:",
        "examples": [
          "Before the bidding started he had set himself a ceiling price beyond which he would not go.",
          "a debt/spending/production ceiling They agreed on a spending ceiling over the next five years of between 1.2% to 1.3%.",
          "the ceiling on sth The good news is that the ceiling on teachers' earnings has been removed.",
          "the ceiling for sth We will keep within the ceiling for public spending and do better if we can.",
          "place/put a ceiling on sth Ceilings are placed on interest rates by the government to provide firms with cheap capital.",
          "set/impose a ceiling The staff ceiling was originally set at 35 but has slowly risen to 50.",
          "reach/exceed a ceiling The $7.4 trillion national debt ceiling is likely to be reached in the next few days.",
          "lower/raise a ceiling The budget restrictions, signed into law in July, lowered the ceiling on how much districts' budgets can grow annually."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "celebrate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take part in special enjoyable activities in order to show that a particular occasion is important:",
        "examples": [
          "We always celebrate our wedding anniversary by going out to dinner.",
          "If this plan works, we'll celebrate in style (= in a special way)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express admiration and approval for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "His work celebrates the energy and enthusiasm of the young."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lead a religious ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "to celebrate Mass"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize an important occasion by taking part in an activity that makes it special:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Children’s Day has been celebrated in Japan for hundreds of years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "celebrated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "famous for some special quality or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "a celebrated opera singer/city/novel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "famous for some special quality or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "Kelley was the most celebrated clown of his era."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "celebrates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take part in special enjoyable activities in order to show that a particular occasion is important:",
        "examples": [
          "We always celebrate our wedding anniversary by going out to dinner.",
          "If this plan works, we'll celebrate in style (= in a special way)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express admiration and approval for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "His work celebrates the energy and enthusiasm of the young."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lead a religious ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "to celebrate Mass"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize an important occasion by taking part in an activity that makes it special:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Children’s Day has been celebrated in Japan for hundreds of years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "celebrating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take part in special enjoyable activities in order to show that a particular occasion is important:",
        "examples": [
          "We always celebrate our wedding anniversary by going out to dinner.",
          "If this plan works, we'll celebrate in style (= in a special way)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express admiration and approval for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "His work celebrates the energy and enthusiasm of the young."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lead a religious ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "to celebrate Mass"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "celebration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special social event, such as a party, when you celebrate something:",
        "examples": [
          "There were lively New Year celebrations all over town.",
          "call for a celebration Such good news calls for (= deserves) a celebration!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of celebrating something:",
        "examples": [
          "in celebration of Let's buy some champagne in celebration of her safe arrival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of dancing, shouting, etc., to show that you are happy after you have succeeded at something:",
        "examples": [
          "He likes to get his teammates excited with his theatrical celebrations.",
          "The referee penalized the wide receiver because his touchdown celebration was excessive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "celebrations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special social event, such as a party, when you celebrate something:",
        "examples": [
          "There were lively New Year celebrations all over town.",
          "call for a celebration Such good news calls for (= deserves) a celebration!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of celebrating something:",
        "examples": [
          "in celebration of Let's buy some champagne in celebration of her safe arrival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of dancing, shouting, etc., to show that you are happy after you have succeeded at something:",
        "examples": [
          "He likes to get his teammates excited with his theatrical celebrations.",
          "The referee penalized the wide receiver because his touchdown celebration was excessive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "celebratory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "celebrating an important event or a special occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "When we heard she'd got the job, we all went off for a celebratory drink."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "celebrities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is famous, especially in the entertainment business",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being famous",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is famous, esp. in the entertainment business:",
        "examples": [
          "Hollywood celebrities turned up at Laguna Beach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "celebrity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is famous, especially in the entertainment business",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being famous",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is famous, esp. in the entertainment business:",
        "examples": [
          "Hollywood celebrities turned up at Laguna Beach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "celery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vegetable with long, thin, whitish or pale green stems that can be eaten uncooked or cooked:",
        "examples": [
          "a stick of celery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vegetable with long, green stems that can be eaten raw or cooked",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "celestial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or from the sky or outside this world:",
        "examples": [
          "The moon is a celestial body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or from the sky above us:",
        "examples": [
          "The moon is a celestial body."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "celibacy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of not having sex, especially because you have made a religious promise not to:",
        "examples": [
          "Celibacy is not exclusive to Catholic priests.",
          "She chose celibacy after a pregnancy scare at 16."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of intentionally not being married or having a sexual relationship",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "celibate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having sex, especially because you have made a religious promise not to",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not have sex",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cell": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the smallest basic unit of a plant or animal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small room with not much furniture, especially in a prison or a monastery or convent",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for producing electrical energy from chemical energy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "Call me on my cell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the cells of a honeycomb"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group that is part of a political movement, especially one that is secret or plans violent action:",
        "examples": [
          "a terrorist cell"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smallest basic unit of a plant or animal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small room, esp. in a prison",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "another name for a battery",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "Call me on my cell."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cellar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room under the ground floor of a building, usually used for storing things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room under the ground floor of a building, esp. a house, that is usually used for storage",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cellist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a musician who plays the cello:",
        "examples": [
          "He was principal cellist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cello": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wooden musical instrument with four strings, that is held vertically between the legs and is played by moving a bow across the strings:",
        "examples": [
          "My girlfriend plays the cello."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, wooden musical instrument with four strings which a player rests on the floor, holding it between the legs while sitting, and plays with a bow (= stick with hairs attached to it), or this type of instrument generally",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cellphone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a phone that is connected to the phone system by radio instead of by a wire, and can be used anywhere where its signals can be received",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a phone that is connected to a phone system by radio instead of by a wire, and which can therefore be used anywhere where its signals can be received:",
        "examples": [
          "What's your cell phone number?",
          "You can reach me by email or cell phone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cellphones": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a phone that is connected to the phone system by radio instead of by a wire, and can be used anywhere where its signals can be received",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a phone that is connected to a phone system by radio instead of by a wire, and which can therefore be used anywhere where its signals can be received:",
        "examples": [
          "What's your cell phone number?",
          "You can reach me by email or cell phone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cells": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the smallest basic unit of a plant or animal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small room with not much furniture, especially in a prison or a monastery or convent",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for producing electrical energy from chemical energy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "Call me on my cell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the cells of a honeycomb"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group that is part of a political movement, especially one that is secret or plans violent action:",
        "examples": [
          "a terrorist cell"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smallest basic unit of a plant or animal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small room, esp. in a prison",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "another name for a battery",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "Call me on my cell."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cellular": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with the cells of a plant or animal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of small parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The organization has a cellular structure (= is made of many small groups that work independently)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having to do with the cells of an organism",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a phone system that sends signals by radio instead of by a wire:",
        "examples": [
          "a cellular device/handset",
          "a cellular company/service/network"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cellulite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "fat in the human body, especially in the upper legs, that makes the surface of the skin appear lumpy (= not smooth)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "celluloid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "films or the cinema generally:",
        "examples": [
          "Such things are not usually shown on celluloid.",
          "Readers are often disappointed when the words on the page are transferred to celluloid.",
          "A shark's senses make its world more remarkable than a celluloid image could ever convey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of plastic used to make many things, especially, in the past, photographic film:",
        "examples": [
          "Throughout his life, he pioneered new uses for celluloid.",
          "One popular early use for celluloid was in denture plates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a film:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave one of the greatest performances ever committed to celluloid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of plastic used in the past to make many items, esp. film for movies",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "celsius": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of) a measurement of temperature on a standard in which 0° is the temperature at which water freezes, and 100° the temperature at which it boils:",
        "examples": [
          "Are the temperatures given in Celsius or Fahrenheit?",
          "The sample was heated to (a temperature of) 80°C."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of numbers for measuring temperature in which water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "celtic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of an ancient European people who are related to the Irish, Scots, Welsh, and Bretons, or of their language or culture:",
        "examples": [
          "Celtic art"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "celts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person belonging to a people from western Europe who came to live in ancient Britain before the Romans",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is related to the Celts of ancient Britain, especially someone from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, or Brittany",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a grey powder that is mixed with water and sand to make mortar or with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete:",
        "examples": [
          "a bag of cement",
          "a cement factory"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that sticks things together:",
        "examples": [
          "Dentists use cement to hold crowns and bridges in place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put cement on a surface or stick things together using cement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something such as an agreement or friendship stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The university's exchange scheme has cemented its links with many other academic institutions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gray powder that is mixed with water, sand, and other substances, becomes very hard when dry, and is used in making concrete",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Cement also means concrete:",
        "examples": [
          "There weren’t any chairs, so she sat on the cement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attach firmly, or to cover with cement:",
        "examples": [
          "The dentist cemented the tooth back in place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you cement an agreement or relationship, you make it unlikely to change:",
        "examples": [
          "She cemented the sale with a down payment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cemented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put cement on a surface or stick things together using cement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something such as an agreement or friendship stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The university's exchange scheme has cemented its links with many other academic institutions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cemetery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of ground in which dead bodies are buried",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of ground in which dead bodies are buried",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "censored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent part or the whole of a book, film, work of art, document, or other kind of communication from being seen or made available to the public, because it is considered to be offensive or harmful, or because it contains information that someone wishes to keep secret, often for political reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "The book was heavily censored when first published.",
          "Is it possible to censor the internet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop yourself from doing or saying things that you want to do or say, but that you know would be unsuitable:",
        "examples": [
          "She is brutally frank, and doesn't censor herself in any way.",
          "I don't censor myself and if people don't like what I write, well, they can stop reading it.",
          "I don't like having to censor myself. It makes for very dull writing.",
          "His perceived reluctance to censor himself may yet turn out to be his great strength.",
          "Her views proved to be very controversial and, in time, she learned to censor herself."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "censorship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of preventing part or the whole of a book, film, work of art, document, or other kind of communication from being seen or made available to the public, because it is considered to be offensive or harmful, or because it contains information that someone wishes to keep secret, often for political reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "censorship of the press"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system in which an authority limits the ideas that people are allowed to express and prevents books, films, works of art, documents, or other kinds of communication from being seen or made available to the public, because they include or support certain ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "Civil libertarians say that the ruling amounts to censorship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the practice of censoring:",
        "examples": [
          "Artists and critics accused him of censorship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "censure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong criticism or disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "His dishonest behaviour came under severe censure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express strong criticism or disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "Ministers were censured for their lack of decisiveness during the crisis.",
          "The likelihood is that he will be severely censured and possibly also fined."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong criticism or disapproval, esp. when it is the official judgment of an organization",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong criticism or disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "The former brokers, charged with selling unsuitable investments, face censure and fines of $10,000 each."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone officially:",
        "examples": [
          "censure sb for sth Ministers were censured for their lack of decisiveness during the crisis.",
          "EU lawmakers refused to censure the European Commission over its handling of a fraud scandal last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "census": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a count for official purposes, especially one to count the number of people living in a country and to collect information about them:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a census in this country every ten years.",
          "She was stopped in her car for a traffic census."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a count for official purposes, esp. one to count the number of people living in a country and to obtain information such as age, sex, race, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people or things are officially counted, especially when the people in a country or particular area are counted and general information about them is recorded. The report listing this information is also called a census:",
        "examples": [
          "national/state/government census According to the state census, 89.6% of eligible Hispanics voters were registered.",
          "carry out/conduct/perform a census A national census is carried out every ten years.",
          "Data on the number of commuters was collected in a traffic census.",
          "The census of 1901 is now available to be searched online."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of money worth 0.01 of a dollar, or a coin with this value:",
        "examples": [
          "A call will cost you around 25 cents.",
          "On the foreign exchanges the pound rose two cents against the dollar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of money worth 0.01 of a euro",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of money worth 1/100 of a dollar:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper costs 50 cents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of money worth 0.01 of the main unit of many currencies including the US dollar and the euro, or a coin with this value:",
        "examples": [
          "Directors announced a quarterly cash dividend of 78 cents per share."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "centaur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a creature in ancient Greek stories that has a human's upper body and the lower body and legs of a horse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "centaurs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a creature in ancient Greek stories that has a human's upper body and the lower body and legs of a horse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "centennial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the day or year that is) 100 years after an important event:",
        "examples": [
          "centennial celebrations",
          "Next year is the centennial of her death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the day or year that is 100 years after a particular event, esp. an important one; the 100th anniversary:",
        "examples": [
          "The sculpture commemorates Wyoming’s centennial."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "center": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the middle point or part:",
        "examples": [
          "She stood in the center of the stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In politics, the center is a set of opinions that are not extreme.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In some sports, esp. football and basketball, a center on a team is a player whose position is between other players or in the center.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or set of buildings having a particular purpose, or a place connected with a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a shopping center",
          "the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts",
          "New York is a center for the arts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in the center:",
        "examples": [
          "The headings should be centered on the page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "a shopping/research/medical center",
          "the National Center for Health Marketing"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "centered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "giving the most attention to a particular type of person:",
        "examples": [
          "people-centred management policies",
          "a user-centred approach to web design"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "centerfold": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "centerpiece": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The centerpiece of most environmental studies is conservation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "centers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the middle point or part:",
        "examples": [
          "She stood in the center of the stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In politics, the center is a set of opinions that are not extreme.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In some sports, esp. football and basketball, a center on a team is a player whose position is between other players or in the center.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or set of buildings having a particular purpose, or a place connected with a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a shopping center",
          "the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts",
          "New York is a center for the arts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in the center:",
        "examples": [
          "The headings should be centered on the page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "a shopping/research/medical center",
          "the National Center for Health Marketing"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "centigrade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Celsius",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "centimeter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of length equal to 0.01 of a meter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of length equal to 0.01 meter or 0.39 inch",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "centimeters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of length equal to 0.01 of a meter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of length equal to 0.01 meter or 0.39 inch",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "centipede": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, long, thin animal with many legs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small animal like a worm with a long, thin body and many legs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "centipedes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, long, thin animal with many legs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small animal like a worm with a long, thin body and many legs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "central": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in, at, from, or near the centre or most important part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "central Europe/London",
          "Of course, you pay more for premises with a central location (= in or near the centre of a town)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "main or important:",
        "examples": [
          "a central role",
          "Community involvement is central to our plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "controlled or organized in one main place:",
        "examples": [
          "central authorities",
          "the US central bank",
          "central planning"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of central Scotland that was one of nine local government regions until 1996:",
        "examples": [
          "At that time she worked for Central Regional Council."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in, at, from, or near the center:",
        "examples": [
          "He grew up in central Illinois."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "main or important:",
        "examples": [
          "American novels often take money as their central concern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something having separate parts) controlled from a single place or by a single organization:",
        "examples": [
          "A central computer tracks reservations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "main or important:",
        "examples": [
          "be central to sth Offshore production is central to the strategies of some of the world's most powerful businesses.",
          "Communication plays a central role in developing trust within an organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or near the centre of something:",
        "examples": [
          "You will have to pay more for offices in a central location.",
          "central London"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "controlled or organized from one place or by one single authority:",
        "examples": [
          "central control/government/authority Without a strong central authority, the country faces imminent collapse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "controlling other smaller organizations, departments, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The company announced the relocation of its central office to a greenfield site outside the capital."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "centralized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "controlled by one main system or authority:",
        "examples": [
          "centralized power/government/state Republicans criticized the proposal, saying it would expand the power of a centralized government or raise costs imposed on business.",
          "centralized database/management/system It's important for merging businesses to have a unified, centralized system of telecommunication."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "centre": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the middle point or part:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a large table in the centre of the room.",
          "town centre There is a regular bus service between the castle and the town centre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or thing that everyone is most interested in and pays most attention to:",
        "examples": [
          "She's the centre of attention everywhere she goes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be most involved or most important in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Mark was at the centre of the argument."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or building, especially one where a particular activity happens:",
        "examples": [
          "a sports/leisure/health centre",
          "a garden/shopping centre",
          "centre of excellence Grants will be given to establish centres of excellence (= places where a particular activity is done extremely well) in this field of research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports including rugby, basketball, and netball, a player who plays mainly in the middle part of the playing area, or this position in a team:",
        "examples": [
          "With access to more of the court than any other player, a centre can have a huge influence on a netball game.",
          "at centre Johnson can play at centre or second-row."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a player who plays in the middle of the line:",
        "examples": [
          "He played nearly 60 games at centre and linebacker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, the central part of the outfield (= the part of the field that is the longest distance away from the batter):",
        "examples": [
          "That would give us our best defensive outfield, with great coverage in centre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports including football, hockey, and ice hockey, the area in the middle of the playing area, at an equal distance between the two goals:",
        "examples": [
          "I can play in the centre, on the right, and occasionally on the left side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in politics, the people in a group who hold opinions that are not extreme but are between two opposites:",
        "examples": [
          "left of centre His political views are known to be left of centre.",
          "right of centre She is considered to be too right of centre to win the nomination.",
          "a centre left party"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in the middle of an area:",
        "examples": [
          "Centre (= put at equal distances from the left and right sides of the page) all the headings in this document."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, to kick the ball across the playing area to another player in front of the goal:",
        "examples": [
          "Saka unselfishly centred for James to tap home.",
          "She drifted past the defender and centred the ball but there was no one in the penalty box."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building, office, etc. that is used for a particular business or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a conference centre",
          "The retailer has a customer service centre in Dundee and distribution centres in Dundee and Livingston."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area, city, or country which is known for a particular business or activity and where a lot of business, etc. takes place:",
        "examples": [
          "centre for sth Hong Kong has long been recognized as a centre for the production of jade jewellery.",
          "commercial/financial/industrial centre Dubai is acknowledged to be the commercial centre of the Middle East."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main part of a town or city, where most of its offices, stores, etc. are:",
        "examples": [
          "town/city centre Most commuters travel into the city centre by public transport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the central department in a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "For the immediate future, the Sydney branch will be run from the centre."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "centres": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the middle point or part:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a large table in the centre of the room.",
          "town centre There is a regular bus service between the castle and the town centre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or thing that everyone is most interested in and pays most attention to:",
        "examples": [
          "She's the centre of attention everywhere she goes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be most involved or most important in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Mark was at the centre of the argument."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or building, especially one where a particular activity happens:",
        "examples": [
          "a sports/leisure/health centre",
          "a garden/shopping centre",
          "centre of excellence Grants will be given to establish centres of excellence (= places where a particular activity is done extremely well) in this field of research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports including rugby, basketball, and netball, a player who plays mainly in the middle part of the playing area, or this position in a team:",
        "examples": [
          "With access to more of the court than any other player, a centre can have a huge influence on a netball game.",
          "at centre Johnson can play at centre or second-row."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a player who plays in the middle of the line:",
        "examples": [
          "He played nearly 60 games at centre and linebacker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, the central part of the outfield (= the part of the field that is the longest distance away from the batter):",
        "examples": [
          "That would give us our best defensive outfield, with great coverage in centre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports including football, hockey, and ice hockey, the area in the middle of the playing area, at an equal distance between the two goals:",
        "examples": [
          "I can play in the centre, on the right, and occasionally on the left side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in politics, the people in a group who hold opinions that are not extreme but are between two opposites:",
        "examples": [
          "left of centre His political views are known to be left of centre.",
          "right of centre She is considered to be too right of centre to win the nomination.",
          "a centre left party"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in the middle of an area:",
        "examples": [
          "Centre (= put at equal distances from the left and right sides of the page) all the headings in this document."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, to kick the ball across the playing area to another player in front of the goal:",
        "examples": [
          "Saka unselfishly centred for James to tap home.",
          "She drifted past the defender and centred the ball but there was no one in the penalty box."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building, office, etc. that is used for a particular business or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a conference centre",
          "The retailer has a customer service centre in Dundee and distribution centres in Dundee and Livingston."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area, city, or country which is known for a particular business or activity and where a lot of business, etc. takes place:",
        "examples": [
          "centre for sth Hong Kong has long been recognized as a centre for the production of jade jewellery.",
          "commercial/financial/industrial centre Dubai is acknowledged to be the commercial centre of the Middle East."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main part of a town or city, where most of its offices, stores, etc. are:",
        "examples": [
          "town/city centre Most commuters travel into the city centre by public transport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the central department in a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "For the immediate future, the Sydney branch will be run from the centre."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "centrifuge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine that turns a container round very quickly, causing the solids and liquids inside it to separate by centrifugal action",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of money worth 0.01 of a dollar, or a coin with this value:",
        "examples": [
          "A call will cost you around 25 cents.",
          "On the foreign exchanges the pound rose two cents against the dollar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of money worth 0.01 of a euro",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of money worth 1/100 of a dollar:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper costs 50 cents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of money worth 0.01 of the main unit of many currencies including the US dollar and the euro, or a coin with this value:",
        "examples": [
          "Directors announced a quarterly cash dividend of 78 cents per share."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "centuries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of 100 years:",
        "examples": [
          "The city centre has scarcely changed in over a century.",
          "This sculpture must be centuries old.",
          "Her medical career spanned half a century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of 100 years counted from what is believed to be the year of the birth of Jesus Christ:",
        "examples": [
          "Rome was founded in the eighth century BC (= before Christ).",
          "He's an expert on 15th-century Italian art."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a score of 100 runs (= points) in cricket:",
        "examples": [
          "Both captains scored centuries.",
          "His third Test century came from only 135 balls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time when one century ends and another begins:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum reopened at the turn of the century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of 100 years:",
        "examples": [
          "Her medical career spanned half a century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A century is also a particular period of 100 years:",
        "examples": [
          "the fourth century B.C.",
          "His music was influential in the 19th and 20th centuries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "centurion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an officer in the army of ancient Rome who was responsible for 100 soldiers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "centurions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an officer in the army of ancient Rome who was responsible for 100 soldiers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "century": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of 100 years:",
        "examples": [
          "The city centre has scarcely changed in over a century.",
          "This sculpture must be centuries old.",
          "Her medical career spanned half a century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of 100 years counted from what is believed to be the year of the birth of Jesus Christ:",
        "examples": [
          "Rome was founded in the eighth century BC (= before Christ).",
          "He's an expert on 15th-century Italian art."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a score of 100 runs (= points) in cricket:",
        "examples": [
          "Both captains scored centuries.",
          "His third Test century came from only 135 balls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time when one century ends and another begins:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum reopened at the turn of the century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of 100 years:",
        "examples": [
          "Her medical career spanned half a century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A century is also a particular period of 100 years:",
        "examples": [
          "the fourth century B.C.",
          "His music was influential in the 19th and 20th centuries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ceo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for chief executive officer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Chief Executive Officer: the main person responsible for managing a company, who is sometimes also the company's president or chairman of the board:",
        "examples": [
          "Selling and Administrative units are headed-up by Senior Vice Presidents who report directly to the CEO."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ceos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for chief executive officer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Chief Executive Officer: the main person responsible for managing a company, who is sometimes also the company's president or chairman of the board:",
        "examples": [
          "Selling and Administrative units are headed-up by Senior Vice Presidents who report directly to the CEO."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ceramic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made from clay that has been shaped and then baked until hard:",
        "examples": [
          "ceramic tiles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clay that has been shaped and then baked until hard:",
        "examples": [
          "The robot is made of metal, ceramic, and other materials."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ceramics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the art of making objects by shaping pieces of clay and then baking them until they are hard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the objects produced by shaping and baking clay, especially when considered as art",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "objects produced by shaping pieces of clay that are then hardened by baking, or the skill of making such objects",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cereal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant that is grown to produce grain:",
        "examples": [
          "cereal crops"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a food that is made from grain and eaten with milk, especially in the morning:",
        "examples": [
          "breakfast cereals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a food made from grain that is eaten esp. for breakfast:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Do you want cereal or eggs?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of grass that is grown to produce grain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Wheat, rice, and corn are cereals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cerebral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the brain or the cerebrum:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffered a cerebral haemorrhage.",
          "The patients frequently had a history of disease leading to cerebral damage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "demanding or involving careful thinking and mental effort rather than feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "She makes cerebral films that deal with important social issues.",
          "Chess is cerebral; video games are visceral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligent and serious, and enjoying serious thought rather than emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "His problem wasn't his policies; it was his personality. He was simply too cerebral and too out of touch with Middle America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the brain, esp. the front part of the brain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ceremonial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "related to, used in, or involving a ceremony (= a fixed set of formal acts performed on important social or religious occasions):",
        "examples": [
          "A Marine honour guard flanks the president during ceremonial events at the White House.",
          "The men were dressed in ceremonial black robes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a set of) formal acts, often fixed and traditional, performed on important social or religious occasions:",
        "examples": [
          "Westminster Abbey is used for ceremonials.",
          "Mounted troopers perform a spectacular piece of ceremonial."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ceremonies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a set of) formal acts, often fixed and traditional, performed on important social or religious occasions:",
        "examples": [
          "a wedding/graduation ceremony"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very formal and polite behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "pomp and ceremony She arrived at the airport without the pomp and ceremony that usually accompanies important politicians.",
          "without ceremony I handed her my letter of resignation without ceremony (= in an informal way)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of acts, often traditional or religious, performed at a formal occasion esp. to recognize an important event, or the performing of such acts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a graduation/wedding ceremony",
          "[ U ] She was buried without ceremony."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ceremony": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a set of) formal acts, often fixed and traditional, performed on important social or religious occasions:",
        "examples": [
          "a wedding/graduation ceremony"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very formal and polite behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "pomp and ceremony She arrived at the airport without the pomp and ceremony that usually accompanies important politicians.",
          "without ceremony I handed her my letter of resignation without ceremony (= in an informal way)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of acts, often traditional or religious, performed at a formal occasion esp. to recognize an important event, or the performing of such acts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a graduation/wedding ceremony",
          "[ U ] She was buried without ceremony."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "certain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having no doubt or knowing exactly that something is true, or known to be true, correct, exact, or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Are you absolutely certain (that) you gave them the right number?",
          "feel certain I feel certain (that) you're doing the right thing.",
          "make certain You should make certain (that) everyone understands the instructions.",
          "seem certain The police seem certain (that) they will find the people responsible for the attack.",
          "[ + question word ] I'm not certain how much it will cost.",
          "certain about He was quite certain about his attacker's identity.",
          "certain of I've never been more certain of anything in my whole life.",
          "One thing is certain - she won't resign willingly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know or say something without doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know for certain if she's coming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible to avoid or extremely likely:",
        "examples": [
          "certain to The population explosion is certain to cause widespread famine.",
          "Oil prices are certain to rise following the agreement to limit production.",
          "After all his hard work, he's certain to pass his exams.",
          "almost certain The team looks almost certain to win the match.",
          "[ + (that) ] It is virtually certain (that) she will win the gold medal.",
          "it is certain It is almost certain (that) there will be another vote.",
          "make certain Even if a ceasefire can be agreed, how can they make certain (that) neither side breaks it?",
          "Cancer sufferers no longer face certain death as they once did.",
          "This scandal will mean certain defeat for the party in the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "named but neither famous nor known well:",
        "examples": [
          "I had lunch today with a certain Will Smith - not the Will Smith, I should explain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "limited:",
        "examples": [
          "to a certain extent I like modern art to a certain extent, but I don't like the really experimental stuff.",
          "to a certain degree Technology can improve the situation to a certain degree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "particular but not named or described:",
        "examples": [
          "We have certain reasons for our decision, which have to remain confidential.",
          "Do you think war is justifiable in certain circumstances?",
          "Certain members of the audience may disagree with what I'm about to say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before a noun when it is difficult to describe something exactly or give its exact amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The song has a certain appeal, but I'm not sure what it is.",
          "I felt a certain sense of joy that his candidacy had failed.",
          "I must admit that she has a certain glamour about her.",
          "For all his fine qualities, he lacked a certain self-restraint.",
          "It's an entertaining movie, but there's a certain predictability about it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "some:",
        "examples": [
          "certain of Certain of the candidates were well below the usual standard, but others were very good indeed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "knowing that something is true or will happen and having no cause to feel that it may not be true or may not happen; having no doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I think Emily is going to pick up Judy.\" \"Are you certain?\"",
          "One thing is certain – supporters of the bill are not giving up.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] I’m certain (that) he’ll be there.",
          "[ + question word ] I’m not certain how much it will cost.",
          "When you report a robbery, make certain a police report is filled out (= check that this happens)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "particular but not named or described:",
        "examples": [
          "Parents expect their kids to leave home at a certain point."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "some but not exactly stated; limited:",
        "examples": [
          "She enjoys sports to a certain extent.",
          "There’s a certain amount of exaggeration in all ads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular amount of money stated in an agreement that cannot be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "The $10 million price is sum certain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "certainly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to reply completely or to emphasize something and show that there is no doubt about it:",
        "examples": [
          "She certainly had a friend called Mark, but I don't know whether he was her boyfriend.",
          "\"This is rather a difficult question.\" \"Yes, it's certainly not easy.\"",
          "\"Do you think more money should be given to education?\" \"Certainly!\"",
          "\"Had you forgotten about our anniversary?\" \"Certainly not! I've reserved a table at Michel's restaurant for this evening.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when agreeing or disagreeing strongly to a request:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Could you lend me £10?\" \"Certainly.\"",
          "\"Did you take any money out of my purse?\" \"Certainly not!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "She will certainly win the election if the opinion polls are accurate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When said in answer to a question asking for help, certainly means yes:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Can you give me a hand?\" \"Certainly.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "certainty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being completely confident or having no doubt about something:",
        "examples": [
          "with certainty I'm unable to answer that question with any certainty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that cannot be doubted:",
        "examples": [
          "There are few absolute certainties in life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Joan will win - that's a certainty.",
          "a certainty to Joan is a certainty to win."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sure knowledge that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you say with absolute certainty that this is the man you saw?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has no possibility of any other result; something that you know will happen in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "There are few certainties in life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "certifiable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mentally ill",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a silly or stupid way:",
        "examples": [
          "Simon's washing his car again - that man's certifiable!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "certificate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official document that states that the information on it is true:",
        "examples": [
          "a birth/marriage/death certificate",
          "a doctor's/medical certificate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the qualification that you receive when you are successful in an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a Certificate in Drama Education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide an official document as proof that something has happened or been done:",
        "examples": [
          "She has proposed a series of reforms to the system of reporting and certificating deaths.",
          "be certificated to A welder who has been certificated to work at a certain level must be brought in to do the repairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document that gives information:",
        "examples": [
          "a birth/death/marriage certificate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document that states that the information on it is true, and that is given to someone as proof that they are, have, or own something, or have permission to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Once a company is registered, notice of its certificate of incorporation must be published in a public newspaper.",
          "When you exercise the share option, you receive a certificate stating how many shares your cash fund has purchased.",
          "birth/death/marriage certificate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a qualification that you receive when you are successful in an examination, or have done a course of training:",
        "examples": [
          "be awarded/have/hold a certificate in sth She holds a certificate in human resource management from San Francisco State University."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "certificates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official document that states that the information on it is true:",
        "examples": [
          "a birth/marriage/death certificate",
          "a doctor's/medical certificate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the qualification that you receive when you are successful in an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a Certificate in Drama Education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide an official document as proof that something has happened or been done:",
        "examples": [
          "She has proposed a series of reforms to the system of reporting and certificating deaths.",
          "be certificated to A welder who has been certificated to work at a certain level must be brought in to do the repairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document that gives information:",
        "examples": [
          "a birth/death/marriage certificate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document that states that the information on it is true, and that is given to someone as proof that they are, have, or own something, or have permission to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Once a company is registered, notice of its certificate of incorporation must be published in a public newspaper.",
          "When you exercise the share option, you receive a certificate stating how many shares your cash fund has purchased.",
          "birth/death/marriage certificate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a qualification that you receive when you are successful in an examination, or have done a course of training:",
        "examples": [
          "be awarded/have/hold a certificate in sth She holds a certificate in human resource management from San Francisco State University."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "certification": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of earning an official document, or the act of providing an official document, as proof that something has happened or been done:",
        "examples": [
          "He earned certification to fly single-engine aircraft.",
          "Fairtrade is a certification that guarantees producers in the developing world are paid a fair price for their crops.",
          "a programme for the certification of X-ray technicians"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "proof or a document proving that someone is qualified for a particular job, or that something is of good quality:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Adult workers are increasingly going back to school for a degree or certification to improve their job opportunities.",
          "[ U ] He will seek organic certification of his beef and poultry products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of giving official or legal approval to a person, company, product, etc. that has reached a particular standard:",
        "examples": [
          "certification in sth The new division received $10,000 in training funds that will help staff gain certification in insurance procedures.",
          "certification as sth Our products were awarded certification as compliant with all the relevant standards.",
          "We need experienced pilots with multiengine and instrument certification.",
          "certification programme/process/requirements"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "certified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a document that proves that you have successfully finished a course of training:",
        "examples": [
          "a certified teacher/nurse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a document that proves you have successfully completed a course of training:",
        "examples": [
          "a certified teacher",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She is certified to practice medicine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "approved by an official organization to do a particular job because you have successfully completed its examination and proved that you have the necessary training and qualifications:",
        "examples": [
          "All certified dental assistants have been certified by the Dental Assisting National Board.",
          "a certified accountant",
          "certified financial planners"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "certify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say in a formal or official way, usually in the form of an official document, that something is true or correct:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I hereby certify (that) the above information is true and accurate.",
          "[ + noun/adj ] The man was certified (as) dead on arrival at the hospital.",
          "The meat has been certified (as) fit for human consumption.",
          "The driver holds a commercial license and is certified to transport hazardous materials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say officially that someone is mentally ill:",
        "examples": [
          "As a young man, he had been certified and sent to a hospital for the mentally ill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state something officially, esp. that something is true or correct or that someone has been trained to a particular standard:",
        "examples": [
          "Inspectors must certify that the building is safe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone official approval or permission to do a job because they have proved that they have the necessary skills and qualifications to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "be certified by All of our surgeons have been certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.",
          "be certified as State officials are encouraging more farmers to become certified as organic growers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially approve of something after testing its quality and proving that it is acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "be certified for Pharmaceuticals must be checked and certified for effectiveness and safety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally and officially state that something is true, especially by signing an official or legal document:",
        "examples": [
          "certify that The rules require sponsors to identify themselves and certify that they have no financial interest in the projects.",
          "To claim tax relief, submit a written statement from the lender to certify any interest paid on the loan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cervical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the cervix (= the narrow, lower part of the uterus):",
        "examples": [
          "cervical cancer",
          "cervical screening"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the cervical vertebrae (= the bones in the neck):",
        "examples": [
          "cervical compression"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cervix": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the narrow lower part of the womb that leads into the vagina",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the narrow, lower part of a woman’s uterus",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cesspool": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large underground hole or container that is used for collecting and storing solid waste, urine, and dirty water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that causes strong shock, disapproval, and dislike",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, underground hole or container that is used for collecting and storing human waste and dirty water:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. He described government there as a cesspool of corruption."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in writing when you want the reader to make a comparison between the subject being discussed and something else",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for cardiac failure: a situation in which the heart stops working correctly or stops completely",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for cystic fibrosis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for cerebrospinal fluid: the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for compare: used for referring to another written statement, document, or book:",
        "examples": [
          "Further amendments have been incorporated into the proposal (cf. Bartt & Sons p17)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cfo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Our clients are CEOs and CFOs of Fortune 500 companies.",
          "The 49-year-old Canadian was appointed CFO last year, and so far she's been having a good run."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "As CFO he was responsible for the financial situation of a company employing more than 3,000 staff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the piece that you remove when you make a hole in a piece of paper or card",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country in Central Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chafe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make skin damaged or sore by rubbing, or to become damaged and sore like this:",
        "examples": [
          "The bracelet was so tight that it started to chafe my wrist.",
          "Use a barrier cream to stop running clothes from chafing.",
          "Her skin chafed where the tops of the boots had rubbed her legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to warm a part of the body by rubbing:",
        "examples": [
          "A servant was chafing his hands by the fire.",
          "She began to chafe my sides to warm me up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or become annoyed or lose patience, often because of rules or limits:",
        "examples": [
          "We have been chafing under petty regulations for too long.",
          "He chafed at the stuffy formality of the music he was asked to play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become damaged or sore by rubbing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] That bracelet chafed my wrist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or become annoyed or lose patience:",
        "examples": [
          "Some students chafed at the increased security presence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chafed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make skin damaged or sore by rubbing, or to become damaged and sore like this:",
        "examples": [
          "The bracelet was so tight that it started to chafe my wrist.",
          "Use a barrier cream to stop running clothes from chafing.",
          "Her skin chafed where the tops of the boots had rubbed her legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to warm a part of the body by rubbing:",
        "examples": [
          "A servant was chafing his hands by the fire.",
          "She began to chafe my sides to warm me up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or become annoyed or lose patience, often because of rules or limits:",
        "examples": [
          "We have been chafing under petty regulations for too long.",
          "He chafed at the stuffy formality of the music he was asked to play."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chaff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the outer layer that is separated from grains such as wheat before they are used as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "dried grass and stems when used to feed cattle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or become annoyed or lose patience, often because of rules or limits:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists chaffed at the restriction, saying it would slow down crucial medical research.",
          "Local residents have chaffed under some of the changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something sore by rubbing:",
        "examples": [
          "Use petroleum jelly or nappy rash cream if you suffer from chaffing.",
          "The rope ran through her hand, chaffing her skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make jokes about a person to them, or say unkind things to them that you think are funny:",
        "examples": [
          "\"You look as if you're going to a funeral,\" she chaffed him.",
          "He chaffed her about her party.",
          "As they sat chaffing around the table there was a knock at the door."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chafing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make skin damaged or sore by rubbing, or to become damaged and sore like this:",
        "examples": [
          "The bracelet was so tight that it started to chafe my wrist.",
          "Use a barrier cream to stop running clothes from chafing.",
          "Her skin chafed where the tops of the boots had rubbed her legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to warm a part of the body by rubbing:",
        "examples": [
          "A servant was chafing his hands by the fire.",
          "She began to chafe my sides to warm me up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or become annoyed or lose patience, often because of rules or limits:",
        "examples": [
          "We have been chafing under petty regulations for too long.",
          "He chafed at the stuffy formality of the music he was asked to play."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of things of the same type connected in a line, or a series of people standing in a line:",
        "examples": [
          "The synthetic polymer is a plastic composed of long chains of molecules.",
          "As part of the centenary celebrations a chain of beacons was lit across the country.",
          "Peace campaigners formed a chain around the military base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of connected mountains:",
        "examples": [
          "The Rockies are a mountain chain in North America.",
          "These peaks are all part of the same Himalaya chain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of connected events, usually where one causes the next:",
        "examples": [
          "chain of events His resignation was followed by a remarkable chain of events.",
          "In the story, a chain of cause and effect leads us on an emotional journey of two families.",
          "break a chain Intervention like this can break the chain of debt and worry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of shops, restaurants, hotels, or other businesses owned by the same company :",
        "examples": [
          "The supermarket chain announced that it was cutting the cost of all its fresh and frozen meat.",
          "She has built up a chain of 180 bookshops across the country.",
          "I prefer to shop at independent shops rather than chains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a length of) rings usually made of metal that are connected together and used for fastening, pulling, supporting, or limiting freedom, or as jewellery:",
        "examples": [
          "The gates were locked with a padlock and a heavy steel chain.",
          "Put the chain on the door if you are alone in the house.",
          "Mary was wearing a beautiful silver chain around her neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "Bear in mind that you can only use chains where snow or ice protects the road surface from damage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of metal rings that are attached to two posts, used in American football to measure the distance between two points on the field :",
        "examples": [
          "The referees had to bring out the chains to determine if the ball carrier got a first down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tied with chains:",
        "examples": [
          "The hostages were kept in chains for 23 hours a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fact or situation that limits a person's freedom:",
        "examples": [
          "At last the country has freed itself from the chains of the authoritarian regime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone selling a house cannot complete the sale because the person who wants to buy it needs to sell their house first:",
        "examples": [
          "Some sellers refuse to exchange contracts with buyers who are in a chain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten someone or something using a chain:",
        "examples": [
          "chain something up It's so cruel to keep a pony chained up like that all the time.",
          "chain someone/something/yourself to something They chained themselves to lampposts in protest at the judge's decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join objects together so that they form one long connected object:",
        "examples": [
          "The beads are chained together in 7-foot lengths.",
          "He succeeded in chaining together a long string of synthetic genes to re-create a portion of the DNA of a simple bacterium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect things so that they happen together, one after another:",
        "examples": [
          "The system allows you to send individual commands or chain them together.",
          "These filters can be chained to each other to create sequences of filters.",
          "be chained with The second operation may be chained with the first operation, or performed separately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a length of metal rings that are connected together and used for fastening or supporting, and in machinery:",
        "examples": [
          "She looped the chain around her bike and locked it to the fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A chain is also a length of connected rings worn as jewelry:",
        "examples": [
          "Mary wore a silver chain around her neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of connected or related things:",
        "examples": [
          "a mountain chain",
          "a chain of supermarkets",
          "That set in motion a chain of events that changed her life forever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie or connect together with a chain:",
        "examples": [
          "An old bicycle was chained to a post near the front door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are chained to something, you work for long periods with it:",
        "examples": [
          "I had no intention of spending my day chained to the stove."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of similar businesses, such as restaurants or hotels, which are all owned and controlled by the same organization:",
        "examples": [
          "hotel/supermarket/fast-food chain The well-known fast-food chain has expanded to over 20,000 restaurants in 17 countries.",
          "chain restaurants/stores/retailers",
          "a chain of supermarkets/bookstores/department stores"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of people, processes, or organizations that work together in a particular order:",
        "examples": [
          "This unit examines the stages in the chain of production of tea, from the leaves in Sri Lanka to the cup in the UK.",
          "chain of command/power/authority Employee complaints were taken all the way up the corporate chain of command."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone cannot complete the sale of their house because the person who wants to buy it needs to sell their house first:",
        "examples": [
          "Some house sellers refuse to exchange contracts with buyers who are in a chain"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten someone or something using a chain:",
        "examples": [
          "chain something up It's so cruel to keep a pony chained up like that all the time.",
          "chain someone/something/yourself to something They chained themselves to lampposts in protest at the judge's decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join objects together so that they form one long connected object:",
        "examples": [
          "The beads are chained together in 7-foot lengths.",
          "He succeeded in chaining together a long string of synthetic genes to re-create a portion of the DNA of a simple bacterium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect things so that they happen together, one after another:",
        "examples": [
          "The system allows you to send individual commands or chain them together.",
          "These filters can be chained to each other to create sequences of filters.",
          "be chained with The second operation may be chained with the first operation, or performed separately."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "Bear in mind that you can only use chains where snow or ice protects the road surface from damage.",
          "The journey took longer than usual because we had to drive with chains on the tyres.",
          "The wheels on this vehicle cannot be fitted with chains.",
          "State law requires the use of chains between September and April at elevations over 8,000 feet.",
          "During the ski season, you'll need chains to negotiate the local roads.",
          "We hired a car which came complete with chains and a ski rack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of metal rings that are attached to two posts, used in American football to measure the distance between two points on the field :",
        "examples": [
          "The referees had to bring out the chains to determine if the ball carrier got a first down.",
          "They've brought the chains out now, and the offence is just short of a first down.",
          "You may be able to get by with just a down marker and not need a set of chains, depending on the type of football game you're playing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chainsaw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large saw with a motor and teeth-like parts fitted onto a continuous chain, used especially for cutting trees",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chainsaws": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large saw with a motor and teeth-like parts fitted onto a continuous chain, used especially for cutting trees",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chair": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a seat for one person that has a back, usually four legs, and sometimes two arms",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official position of a person in charge of a meeting, official group or organization, or the person themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Who will take the chair at the next meeting?",
          "All questions should be addressed to the chair.",
          "She is the chair of the board of governors at a local school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of the person in charge of a college or university department, or the person themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "He was appointed to the Chair of Physics at Cambridge in the early 20th century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of a player in an orchestra (= a group of musicians who play many different instruments together), or the player themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "We fund a violin chair at the city's youth orchestra.",
          "He was first chair trombone with the orchestra and jazz band at his high school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the person in charge of a meeting, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like to chair tomorrow's meeting?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movable seat that has a part for your back to rest against, usually four legs, and sometimes two side parts for your arms",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chairperson",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the person in charge of a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you chair tomorrow’s meeting?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "act as chair John Taylor, who was acting as chair of the meeting, brought it to a close at 4 p.m.",
          "All questions should be addressed to the chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of being in charge of a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "take the chair I suggest that Barbara take the chair for this meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a committee or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "appoint/elect sb (as) chair She was elected chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a company:",
        "examples": [
          "serve/act as chair For the past three years he has served as the company's chair, president, and CEO.",
          "appoint/select sb as chair The board of directors recently appointed Ms McCann as the new chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of a meeting or a committee:",
        "examples": [
          "Stephen will be chairing the meeting in my absence.",
          "A San Francisco assemblyman will chair the legislative hearing in Sacramento on Wednesday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chairman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person in charge of a meeting or organization",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in charge of a meeting, organization, or department; a chairperson",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a man, who is in charge of a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "The chairman called the meeting to order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a committee or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "appoint sb (as) chairman He was appointed chairman of the British Bankers' Association.",
          "serve/resign/step down as chairman She has decided to step down as chairman next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a large company, especially the chairman of the board:",
        "examples": [
          "appoint sb (as) chairman She was one of the few women to be appointed chairman of a FTSE 100 company.",
          "serve/resign/step down as chairman After serving as chairman for the past five years, he will retire at the end of the next financial year.",
          "The chairman's role includes managing the board's business and acting as its facilitator and guide.",
          "deputy/vice chairman Dr Johnson was not only vice chairman but also one of the founders of the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chairs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a seat for one person that has a back, usually four legs, and sometimes two arms",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official position of a person in charge of a meeting, official group or organization, or the person themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Who will take the chair at the next meeting?",
          "All questions should be addressed to the chair.",
          "She is the chair of the board of governors at a local school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of the person in charge of a college or university department, or the person themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "He was appointed to the Chair of Physics at Cambridge in the early 20th century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of a player in an orchestra (= a group of musicians who play many different instruments together), or the player themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "We fund a violin chair at the city's youth orchestra.",
          "He was first chair trombone with the orchestra and jazz band at his high school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the person in charge of a meeting, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like to chair tomorrow's meeting?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movable seat that has a part for your back to rest against, usually four legs, and sometimes two side parts for your arms",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chairperson",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the person in charge of a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you chair tomorrow’s meeting?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "act as chair John Taylor, who was acting as chair of the meeting, brought it to a close at 4 p.m.",
          "All questions should be addressed to the chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of being in charge of a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "take the chair I suggest that Barbara take the chair for this meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a committee or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "appoint/elect sb (as) chair She was elected chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a company:",
        "examples": [
          "serve/act as chair For the past three years he has served as the company's chair, president, and CEO.",
          "appoint/select sb as chair The board of directors recently appointed Ms McCann as the new chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of a meeting or a committee:",
        "examples": [
          "Stephen will be chairing the meeting in my absence.",
          "A San Francisco assemblyman will chair the legislative hearing in Sacramento on Wednesday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chalice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Christian ceremonies, a large, decorative gold or silver cup from which wine is drunk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in magic, a cup representing the element of water",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chalk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of soft white rock",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stick of this rock or a similar substance used for writing or drawing:",
        "examples": [
          "He picked up a piece of chalk and wrote the answer on the blackboard.",
          "coloured chalks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write something with a piece of chalk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of soft, white rock, or a similar substance, esp. in the shape of a stick and sometimes colored, used for writing or drawing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chalkboard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark surface on a wall or frame on which you write with chalk",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chalked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write something with a piece of chalk",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "challenge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person's ability:",
        "examples": [
          "face a challenge Finding a solution to this problem is one of the greatest challenges faced by scientists today.",
          "You know me - I like a challenge.",
          "rise to the challenge It's going to be a difficult job but I'm sure she'll rise to the challenge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an invitation to compete or take part, especially in a game or argument:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I bet you can't eat all that food on your plate.\" \"Is that a challenge?\"",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She issued a challenge to her rival candidates to take part in a public debate.",
          "issue a challenge They plan to issue the challenge at a news conference today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an invitation to do something difficult, funny, or embarrassing, especially on social media, often as a way of raising money for a good cause:",
        "examples": [
          "The Ice Bucket Challenge, in which people filmed themselves being doused with icy water, raised awareness and over $100 million for the ALS Association."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "asking if something is true or legal:",
        "examples": [
          "pose a challenge The result of the vote poses a serious challenge to the government's credibility.",
          "Because of the way this research was conducted, its findings are open to challenge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an instruction given by a soldier or guard at a border or gate, telling someone to stand still and say their name and reasons for being there",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of refusing to accept someone as a member of a jury:",
        "examples": [
          "A challenge to a member of the jury should be made before the trial begins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invite someone to compete or take part, especially in a game or argument:",
        "examples": [
          "challenge someone to something/do something Tina has challenged me to a game of poker.",
          "He played a tricky piece on the piano and then challenged me to do the same."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to question if something is true or legal:",
        "examples": [
          "Children challenge their parents' authority far more nowadays than they did in the past."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test someone's ability or determination",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone at a border or gate to stand still and say their name and reasons for being there",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept someone as a member of a jury",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something needing great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully, or the situation of facing this kind of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It’s a challenge being in a marriage when both partners have high-pressure jobs.",
          "[ C ] No matter how long you write, poetry remains a challenge.",
          "[ C ] Germany faces broad challenges in the coming years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a questioning or expression of doubt about the truth or purpose of something, or the right of a person to have or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Because of the way this research was done, its findings are open to challenge.",
          "[ C ] The president is clearly anticipating a new challenge to his authority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that competes with you or is a threat:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor barely survived a challenge from an unknown opponent in the primary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invite someone to take part in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The other candidates challenged the president to take part in a debate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to present tasks to someone that need great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s easy enough to crank out college graduates, but a good education should really challenge them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express or represent doubt about the truth of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Advanced computers challenge long-held notions about intelligence and thought."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job, duty, or situation that is difficult because you must use a lot of effort, determination, and skill in order to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "accept/face/meet a challenge After significant losses last year, the company now faces the challenge of trying to repair its reputation with investors.",
          "be/pose/present a challenge The weakness of the dollar could pose a challenge to the company's expansion plans.",
          "As a software developer he enjoys the challenge of working with cutting-edge technology.",
          "She was getting bored at work and felt she needed a new challenge.",
          "Finding time to do the work has proven a real challenge.",
          "a big/major/serious challenge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an invitation for someone to compete against you or for you to prove that you can achieve a particular goal:",
        "examples": [
          "challenge from sb Responding to a challenge from dissident shareholders, the board approved a number of steps to enhance shareholder value."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of asking whether something is true or legal, or whether someone has the authority or right to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "mount/launch a challenge against Unions are planning to launch a legal challenge against the airline for changing the work schedules of 14,000 cabin crew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially question whether something is true or legal, or whether someone has the authority or right to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep copies of all written correspondence to support your case if the company later challenges you for further payment.",
          "Corporate lawyers challenged the ban, but the court upheld it last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete against someone or ask them to prove that they can achieve a particular goal:",
        "examples": [
          "challenge sb to do sth Consumers are challenging manufacturers to adopt greener policies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage someone to increase their skills, determination, abilities, etc. by making them do something new or difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "People are just looking for jobs that will challenge and inspire them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause difficulties for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Local businesses have been greatly challenged by the recession."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "challenged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used as a polite way to refer to someone who has a disability (= a physical or mental condition that makes it more difficult for them to do particular things):",
        "examples": [
          "Schools should keep copies of large-print books for visually challenged students.",
          "He cycled across the country, proving that the physically challenged are capable of surprising things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a physical disadvantage or something you cannot do as well as other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Being vertically challenged (= short) is not that unusual for Hollywood film stars.",
          "Using a phone to translate is a boon to the linguistically challenged traveller like me.",
          "I'm not exactly fat but I'm a bit challenged in the waistline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a physical or mental condition that makes ordinary activities more difficult than they are for other people; handicapped",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "challenger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to win a competition, fight, or sports event from someone who has previously won it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to win a competition and achieve a position, esp. in politics or sports, against someone who has won it and now has that position:",
        "examples": [
          "An aide to Buchanan said the conservative challenger for the presidency would hold a press conference tomorrow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "challengers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to win a competition, fight, or sports event from someone who has previously won it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to win a competition and achieve a position, esp. in politics or sports, against someone who has won it and now has that position:",
        "examples": [
          "An aide to Buchanan said the conservative challenger for the presidency would hold a press conference tomorrow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "challenges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person's ability:",
        "examples": [
          "face a challenge Finding a solution to this problem is one of the greatest challenges faced by scientists today.",
          "You know me - I like a challenge.",
          "rise to the challenge It's going to be a difficult job but I'm sure she'll rise to the challenge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an invitation to compete or take part, especially in a game or argument:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I bet you can't eat all that food on your plate.\" \"Is that a challenge?\"",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She issued a challenge to her rival candidates to take part in a public debate.",
          "issue a challenge They plan to issue the challenge at a news conference today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an invitation to do something difficult, funny, or embarrassing, especially on social media, often as a way of raising money for a good cause:",
        "examples": [
          "The Ice Bucket Challenge, in which people filmed themselves being doused with icy water, raised awareness and over $100 million for the ALS Association."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "asking if something is true or legal:",
        "examples": [
          "pose a challenge The result of the vote poses a serious challenge to the government's credibility.",
          "Because of the way this research was conducted, its findings are open to challenge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an instruction given by a soldier or guard at a border or gate, telling someone to stand still and say their name and reasons for being there",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of refusing to accept someone as a member of a jury:",
        "examples": [
          "A challenge to a member of the jury should be made before the trial begins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invite someone to compete or take part, especially in a game or argument:",
        "examples": [
          "challenge someone to something/do something Tina has challenged me to a game of poker.",
          "He played a tricky piece on the piano and then challenged me to do the same."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to question if something is true or legal:",
        "examples": [
          "Children challenge their parents' authority far more nowadays than they did in the past."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test someone's ability or determination",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone at a border or gate to stand still and say their name and reasons for being there",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept someone as a member of a jury",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something needing great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully, or the situation of facing this kind of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It’s a challenge being in a marriage when both partners have high-pressure jobs.",
          "[ C ] No matter how long you write, poetry remains a challenge.",
          "[ C ] Germany faces broad challenges in the coming years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a questioning or expression of doubt about the truth or purpose of something, or the right of a person to have or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Because of the way this research was done, its findings are open to challenge.",
          "[ C ] The president is clearly anticipating a new challenge to his authority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that competes with you or is a threat:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor barely survived a challenge from an unknown opponent in the primary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invite someone to take part in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The other candidates challenged the president to take part in a debate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to present tasks to someone that need great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s easy enough to crank out college graduates, but a good education should really challenge them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express or represent doubt about the truth of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Advanced computers challenge long-held notions about intelligence and thought."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job, duty, or situation that is difficult because you must use a lot of effort, determination, and skill in order to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "accept/face/meet a challenge After significant losses last year, the company now faces the challenge of trying to repair its reputation with investors.",
          "be/pose/present a challenge The weakness of the dollar could pose a challenge to the company's expansion plans.",
          "As a software developer he enjoys the challenge of working with cutting-edge technology.",
          "She was getting bored at work and felt she needed a new challenge.",
          "Finding time to do the work has proven a real challenge.",
          "a big/major/serious challenge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an invitation for someone to compete against you or for you to prove that you can achieve a particular goal:",
        "examples": [
          "challenge from sb Responding to a challenge from dissident shareholders, the board approved a number of steps to enhance shareholder value."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of asking whether something is true or legal, or whether someone has the authority or right to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "mount/launch a challenge against Unions are planning to launch a legal challenge against the airline for changing the work schedules of 14,000 cabin crew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially question whether something is true or legal, or whether someone has the authority or right to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep copies of all written correspondence to support your case if the company later challenges you for further payment.",
          "Corporate lawyers challenged the ban, but the court upheld it last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete against someone or ask them to prove that they can achieve a particular goal:",
        "examples": [
          "challenge sb to do sth Consumers are challenging manufacturers to adopt greener policies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage someone to increase their skills, determination, abilities, etc. by making them do something new or difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "People are just looking for jobs that will challenge and inspire them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause difficulties for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Local businesses have been greatly challenged by the recession."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "challenging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "difficult, in a way that tests your ability or determination:",
        "examples": [
          "This has been a challenging time for us all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to deal with or achieve, especially in a way that forces you to prove your skill or determination to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "a challenging and exciting job that will offer you the freedom to develop your skills",
          "The year ahead will be challenging for us all."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chamber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room used for a special or official purpose, or a group of people who form (part of) a parliament:",
        "examples": [
          "Meetings of the council are held in the council chamber.",
          "There are two chambers in the British parliament - the House of Commons is the lower chamber, and the House of Lords is the upper chamber."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judge's private office. A judge may have legal discussions with lawyers in private in his or her chambers.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an office, especially of a person in an important position",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a trial is in chambers, it happens in a court room without the public, newspaper reporters, etc. being there:",
        "examples": [
          "They agreed to maintain confidentiality by holding the hearings in chambers but having the judgments read in open court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room in a house, especially a bedroom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a closed space in a machine, plant, or body:",
        "examples": [
          "The human heart has four chambers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or space used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the council chamber"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are part or all of a legislature, or an official place where such a group meets:",
        "examples": [
          "Most states have two chambers, a senate and a house of representatives, modeled after the US Congress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an enclosed space:",
        "examples": [
          "The human heart has two chambers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chamberlain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the past, an official who was in charge of the household (= a home and the people and servants living in it) of a king, queen, or other person of high rank:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a chamberlain at the Habsburg court in Vienna.",
          "the king's chamberlain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Britain in the past, an official who collected revenue (= tax and other money received by a government or public body) in an area:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a former town chamberlain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chambers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a judge’s private office, where the judge may have legal discussions with lawyers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chameleon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a lizard that changes skin colour to match what surrounds it so that it cannot be seen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who changes his or her opinions or behaviour to please other people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lizard (= type of creature) that changes its skin color to match its surroundings so that it cannot be seen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A chameleon is also a person who changes his or her opinions or behavior to please others:",
        "examples": [
          "Opponents called him a political chameleon for shifting his position on a range of issues."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chamomile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant whose white and yellow flowers are used to make tea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant whose white and yellow flowers are used to make tea",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "champ": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "champagne": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an expensive white or pink fizzy (= with bubbles) wine made in the Champagne area of Eastern France. Champagne is often drunk to celebrate something:",
        "examples": [
          "We always celebrate our wedding anniversary with a bottle of champagne.",
          "The champagne corks were popping (= bottles of champagne were opened) when Guy got his new job.",
          "The cool climate and chalky soil are ideal for producing Champagne."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fizzy (= with bubbles) wine or drink that looks similar to champagne:",
        "examples": [
          "There is non-alcoholic elderflower champagne for those that prefer it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale gold colour similar to the colour of champagne:",
        "examples": [
          "Make your eyes twinkle with neutral eye shadow shades like silver or champagne.",
          "This stylish phone is available in chic shades such as smoke, charcoal and champagne."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a pale gold colour similar to the colour of champagne:",
        "examples": [
          "She has three beautiful silk blouses—one dove grey, one champagne, and one sky blue.",
          "This season, retailers say champagne shades are popular for shoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A champagne event is one at which champagne is served:",
        "examples": [
          "He hosted a champagne reception for the cast and crew when they finished filming.",
          "Her fiancé treated her to a champagne breakfast.",
          "She was recovering from a night of champagne partying in nightclubs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A champagne life involves a lot of expensive pleasures:",
        "examples": [
          "He turned his back on his champagne lifestyle when he got married.",
          "Her champagne life in top hotels was funded by crime.",
          "Imitation designer clothes are aimed at those with champagne tastes but a beer budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale yellow or pink, bubbly wine made in France, or a similar wine from somewhere else:",
        "examples": [
          "The newlyweds were toasted with champagne."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "champing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "champion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone or something, especially a person or animal, that has beaten all other competitors in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "an Olympic champion",
          "She is the world champion for the third year in succession.",
          "The defending champion will play his first match of the tournament tomorrow.",
          "Who are the reigning European football champions?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who enthusiastically supports, defends, or fights for a person, belief, right, or principle:",
        "examples": [
          "She has long been a champion of prisoners' rights/the disabled/free speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support, defend, or fight for a person, belief, right, or principle enthusiastically:",
        "examples": [
          "He has championed constitutional reform for many years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something, esp. a person or animal, that has beaten all other competitors in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis champion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who enthusiastically supports, defends, or fights for a belief or principle:",
        "examples": [
          "a champion of free speech"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "championed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support, defend, or fight for a person, belief, right, or principle enthusiastically:",
        "examples": [
          "He has championed constitutional reform for many years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "champions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone or something, especially a person or animal, that has beaten all other competitors in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "an Olympic champion",
          "She is the world champion for the third year in succession.",
          "The defending champion will play his first match of the tournament tomorrow.",
          "Who are the reigning European football champions?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who enthusiastically supports, defends, or fights for a person, belief, right, or principle:",
        "examples": [
          "She has long been a champion of prisoners' rights/the disabled/free speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support, defend, or fight for a person, belief, right, or principle enthusiastically:",
        "examples": [
          "He has championed constitutional reform for many years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something, esp. a person or animal, that has beaten all other competitors in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis champion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who enthusiastically supports, defends, or fights for a belief or principle:",
        "examples": [
          "a champion of free speech"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "championship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a high-level competition to decide who is the best, especially in a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "the British Diving Championship",
          "The world championships will be held in Scotland next year.",
          "He has been playing championship tennis for three years now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of being a champion:",
        "examples": [
          "She has held the championship for the past three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the support someone gives to a person, belief, right, or principle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of being the best in a particular sport or competition, or the competition that decides who is the best:",
        "examples": [
          "She has held the championship for the past three years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "championships": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a high-level competition to decide who is the best, especially in a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "the British Diving Championship",
          "The world championships will be held in Scotland next year.",
          "He has been playing championship tennis for three years now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of being a champion:",
        "examples": [
          "She has held the championship for the past three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the support someone gives to a person, belief, right, or principle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of being the best in a particular sport or competition, or the competition that decides who is the best:",
        "examples": [
          "She has held the championship for the past three years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "champs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chancellor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person in a position of the highest or high rank, especially in a government or university:",
        "examples": [
          "Helmut Kohl became the first Chancellor of a united Germany in 1990.",
          "A former politician has been appointed Chancellor of the university."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the",
        "examples": [
          "The Chancellor will deliver his budget later today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in a position of the highest or high rank, esp. in a government or university:",
        "examples": [
          "Helmut Kohl became the first chancellor of a united Germany in 1990."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "With news of profit losses across the nation, the chancellor is expected to cut interest rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title used in some countries for an official position of high rank in a government, legal system, or university:",
        "examples": [
          "She was the first woman chancellor of Germany.",
          "Chancellor Kohl",
          "the vice-chancellor of the university"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion that allows something to be done:",
        "examples": [
          "get a chance I didn't get a chance to speak to her.",
          "have a chance If you have a chance, try the steak.",
          "give someone a chance He's a very smart kid and just needs someone to give him a chance.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] If you give me a chance to speak, I'll explain.",
          "He wanted to change, but he was never given the chance.",
          "second chance Society has to give prisoners a second chance when they come out of jail.",
          "miss your chance He left and I missed my chance to say goodbye to him.",
          "given half a chance I'd go now given half a chance (= if I had the slightest opportunity)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level of possibility that something will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "You'd have a better chance/more chance of passing your exams if you worked a bit harder.",
          "a good chance There's a good chance (that) I'll have this essay finished by tomorrow.",
          "slim chance There's a slim chance (that) I might have to go to Manchester next week.",
          "an outside chance If we hurry, there's still an outside (= very small) chance of catching the plane.",
          "not a chance \"Is there any chance of speaking to him?\" \"Not a chance, I'm afraid.\"",
          "stand a chance I don't think I stand a chance of winning.",
          "in with a chance UK John thinks they're in with a chance (= they have a possibility of doing or getting what they want).",
          "chances of Her resignation has improved my chances of promotion.",
          "What are her chances of survival?",
          "[ + that ] What are the chances that they'll win?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a possibility that something negative will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "take a chance I'm delivering my work by hand - I'm not taking any chances.",
          "chance of There's a chance of injury in almost any sport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force that causes things to happen without any known cause or reason for doing so:",
        "examples": [
          "Roulette is a game of chance.",
          "by chance I got this job completely by chance.",
          "[ + (that) ] It was pure chance (that) we met.",
          "leave nothing to chance We must double-check everything and leave nothing to chance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to ask a question or request in a polite way:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you Hungarian, by any chance?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk something:",
        "examples": [
          "You'd be a fool to chance your life savings on a single investment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen or do something by chance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] They chanced to be in the restaurant when I arrived.",
          "chance on I chanced on (= found unexpectedly) some old love letters in a drawer.",
          "chance upon Ten years after leaving school, we chanced upon (= unexpectedly met) each other in Regent Street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening in a way that is not planned or does not have any known cause or reason:",
        "examples": [
          "Her chance discovery of the letters led to their publication.",
          "chance meeting Their relationship began with a chance meeting on a ski lift in Vail, Colorado.",
          "chance encounter A chance encounter with another artist would change her life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion that allows something to be done; an opportunity:",
        "examples": [
          "If you get a chance, come over and see me.",
          "You had many chances to back out of the deal, and you didn’t do it.",
          "She’d been a substitute on the team, and she wanted a chance to play every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level of possibility that something will happen; likelihood:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve applied to seven different universities, and there’s a good chance I’ll get into two of them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a possibility that something bad will happen; a risk:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a chance of injury in almost any sport.",
          "You don’t get anywhere in life without taking chances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the happening of something in a way that no one could have known, so that it seems to have no cause:",
        "examples": [
          "Four years ago we met by chance in Paris.",
          "Do you by any chance know when the last bus leaves tonight?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something although it involves risk:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a very popular restaurant, and we may not get a table, but let’s chance it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen or find something in a way that is not planned or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "I chanced upon some old love letters in a drawer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chandelier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a decorative light that hangs from the ceiling and has several parts like branches for holding bulbs or, especially in the past, candles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decorative light that hangs from the ceiling and has several parts like branches for holding light bulbs or, esp. in the past, candles:",
        "examples": [
          "A gorgeous crystal chandelier hung in the dining room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chandeliers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a decorative light that hangs from the ceiling and has several parts like branches for holding bulbs or, especially in the past, candles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decorative light that hangs from the ceiling and has several parts like branches for holding light bulbs or, esp. in the past, candles:",
        "examples": [
          "A gorgeous crystal chandelier hung in the dining room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chandler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who sells supplies for boats or ships:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship's chandler always needs extra help when a boat comes in.",
          "He became a yacht chandler in Shaldon, at the mouth of the River Teign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shop or building where supplies for boats or ships are sold:",
        "examples": [
          "Not far from the ship's chandler was Mick's Bar, a local pub with green shutters and heavily protected doors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially in the past, a person who makes candles:",
        "examples": [
          "One more item was needed before the chandler could get to work and that was wicking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "changed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose behaviour and character has changed a lot, especially improved:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a changed man since he met Debbie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) showing a new and very different behavior or character:",
        "examples": [
          "After two months in the hospital, he returned home a changed man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "changer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that affects a situation very much and completely changes the way that it develops:",
        "examples": [
          "The hit show has been a game changer for the network.",
          "Nobody can deny that social media has been a game-changer for marketing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that affects the result of a game very much:",
        "examples": [
          "As a player he can be a game changer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "changes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to exchange one thing for another thing, especially of a similar type:",
        "examples": [
          "change jobs She's just changed jobs.",
          "change the subject Let's change the subject (= talk about something different)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become different:",
        "examples": [
          "I almost didn't recognize her - she'd changed so much.",
          "That was 20 years ago and things have changed since then.",
          "Nothing changes, does it - I've been away two years and the office still looks exactly the same.",
          "People have changed their diets a lot over the past few years.",
          "I'm going to change my hairstyle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something you have bought back to a shop and exchange it for something else:",
        "examples": [
          "change something for something I had to change those trousers I bought for (= take them back to the shop in order to get) a bigger pair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a new opinion or make a new decision about something that is different from your old one:",
        "examples": [
          "If you change your mind about coming tonight, just give me a call."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve:",
        "examples": [
          "Her attitude has definitely changed for the better since she started this new job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve the bad parts of your behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "If he wants to carry on living here, he's going to have to change his ways and learn to be a bit less messy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get off a train, bus, etc. and catch another in order to continue a journey:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to change (trains) twice to get there.",
          "Change at Peterborough for York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or give money in exchange for money, either because you want it in smaller units, or because you want the same value in foreign money:",
        "examples": [
          "change something for something Could you change a £10 note for two fives, please?",
          "Could you change a £5 note for me?",
          "I need to change my dollars into English money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove one set of clothes and put a different set on yourself or a young child, especially a baby, or to remove dirty sheets from a bed and put clean ones on it:",
        "examples": [
          "You don't need to change - you look great as you are.",
          "change into I'll just change into (= get dressed in) something a bit smarter.",
          "change out of Give me five minutes to change out of (= remove) my work clothes and I'll come out with you.",
          "How often do you think he changes his shirt?",
          "change the baby Could you change the baby (= the baby's nappy)?",
          "change the sheets I've changed the sheets (= the sheets on the bed) in the guest room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When the wind or the tide (= the rise and fall of the sea) changes, it starts to move in a different direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The tide is starting to change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a vehicle into a different gear, usually in order to change the speed at which it is moving:",
        "examples": [
          "change gear to change gear",
          "I changed into fourth (gear).",
          "UK Change down to go round the corner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of becoming different, or the result of something becoming different:",
        "examples": [
          "change in Let me know if there's any change in the situation.",
          "We're living in a time of great change.",
          "change of We need a change of government.",
          "a change in lifestyle",
          "make a change They've made a lot of changes to the house.",
          "The new management will make fundamental changes (= do things in a very different way)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is pleasant or interesting because it is unusual or new:",
        "examples": [
          "for a change It's nice to see her smile for a change.",
          "make a change \"Shall we we eat in the garden?\" \"Why not - it'll make a change.\"",
          "have a change We've always had a red car - it's time we had a change!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new situation:",
        "examples": [
          "She'd been with the same company for too many years and felt she needed a change of scene, so she applied for a job as a stage manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money in the form of coins rather than notes:",
        "examples": [
          "in change She gave me €5 in change.",
          "loose change My dad always used to carry a lot of loose change (= coins) in his pocket.",
          "small change My dad always used to carry a lot of small change (= coins) in his pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "smaller units of money given in exchange for larger units of the same amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have change for a 20-dollar bill?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money that is returned to someone who has paid for something that costs less than the amount that they gave:",
        "examples": [
          "I think you've given me the wrong change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of putting on different clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "She did a quick change before going on TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of clothes as well as the ones that you are wearing:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll need a change of clothes if you're staying overnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of getting off a train, bus, etc. and catching another in order to continue a journey:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate journeys where you've got a lot of changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another name for a",
        "examples": [
          "He mixes his fastball in with a change and a slider."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become different, or to do, use, or get one thing in place of another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’ve changed jobs twice in the past ten years.",
          "[ T ] I changed my hairstyle – do you like it?",
          "[ I ] Attitudes about lots of things changed during the 1960s.",
          "[ I ] It’s surprising how fast kids change during their teen years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To change over from one thing to something else is to stop doing or using one thing and to start doing or using another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We just changed from oil heat to gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove one set of clothes and put a different set on yourself or someone else, such as a baby, or to remove dirty sheets from a bed and put clean ones on it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I’ll just change into (= put on) something a little dressier.",
          "[ T ] Could you change the baby/the baby’s diaper (= put on a clean one)?",
          "[ T ] I changed the sheets/the bed (= the sheets on the bed) in the guest room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or give money in exchange for money, either because you want it in smaller units, or because you want the same value in foreign money:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you change a $100 bill for me?",
          "I had to change some American money into pesetas before I arrived in Spain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get off an aircraft, train, bus, etc. and catch another in order to continue a trip:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I had to change planes twice to get there.",
          "[ I ] Change at Hartford for the train to Springfield."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A change often refers to something unusual or new that is better or more pleasant than what existed before:",
        "examples": [
          "We decided we needed a change, so we went to Florida for a couple of weeks.",
          "Why don’t we eat on the porch for a change?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference in money, returned to the buyer, between what is paid for something and the lesser amount that it costs:",
        "examples": [
          "It costs $17 and you gave me $20, so here’s your $3 change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Change also refers to smaller units of money whose total value is equal to that of a larger unit:",
        "examples": [
          "I need change for a $50 bill because I want to take a taxi.",
          "Do you have change for/of a dollar?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Change can refer to coins rather than bills:",
        "examples": [
          "Bring a lot of change for using the public telephones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of clothes that is additional to the clothes that you are wearing:",
        "examples": [
          "Bring a change of clothes with you in case we stay overnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make something different, or to exchange something for something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has changed considerably since I joined in 2005.",
          "She decided that it was time to change jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange an amount of money for the same value in another currency:",
        "examples": [
          "If you're unable to change money before you travel, most international airports will have a bureau de change.",
          "change sth into sth Here you'll find the best exchange rate for changing your US dollars into euros."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange a unit of money for coins or smaller units of paper money that add up to the same value:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you change this twenty dollar bill for a ten and two fives?",
          "Many superstores have change machines where you can change your coins into banknotes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return something you bought to a store and exchange it for something new, for example because it was damaged or the wrong size. A store changes an item when it agrees to give a customer a new item in exchange for one that is damaged, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Some places won't let you change items without a receipt.",
          "The store offered to change the faulty items or refund my money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass from one owner to another:",
        "examples": [
          "More than 30 million shares changed hands in the first hour of business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or result of making something different or becoming different:",
        "examples": [
          "change to sth After making changes to its business model, the company's net profits increased by 22%.",
          "change in sth Owing to a change in policy, customers will now be charged a fee for early withdrawals.",
          "implement/make a change The new head of department is certain to make some changes.",
          "manage change One of the hardest aspects of being a top manager is managing change.",
          "a fundamental/major/significant change",
          "Please notify us of any change of address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coins used as money:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have any change for the parking meter?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "smaller units of money or coins given in exchange for a larger unit of money that is worth the same amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you make change for a 100 dollar bill?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money that is returned to you after you have paid for something that costs less than the amount you gave:",
        "examples": [
          "I think the waiter gave me the wrong change."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "changing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a state of becoming different:",
        "examples": [
          "the rapidly changing world of politics",
          "changing attitudes towards childcare",
          "changing circumstances"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "channel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a television or radio station (= an organization that broadcasts television or radio programmes):",
        "examples": [
          "a cable/terrestrial/satellite channel",
          "a music/movie/news/shopping/sports channel",
          "the news on Channel 4",
          "She turned to another channel to watch football.",
          "Millions tune into our channel every morning to hear the local news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of frequencies (= the numbers of waves produced within a particular period, especially one second) used to broadcast signals or radio or television programmes, especially those used by a particular station:",
        "examples": [
          "Pilots are supposed to monitor one of two emergency radio channels in case they need to communicate with fighter interceptors.",
          "They broadcast on high-frequency channels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a passage for water or other liquids to flow along, or a part of a river or other area of water that is deep and wide enough to provide a route for ships to travel along:",
        "examples": [
          "There are irrigation channels all over this flat agricultural land.",
          "The boats all have to pass through this narrow channel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of sea that separates England from France:",
        "examples": [
          "We're going to have a day-trip across the Channel.",
          "cross-channel We took the car to France overnight on a cross-channel ferry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of communicating with people or getting something done:",
        "examples": [
          "channel of communication We must open the channels of communication between the two countries.",
          "diplomatic channel The government pursued every diplomatic channel to free the hostages.",
          "official channel All of the communication comes through official channels.",
          "proper channel Complaints should be made through the proper channels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electric circuit (= a closed system through which electricity can flow) that allows a signal to travel:",
        "examples": [
          "For higher sound resolution, two of the audio channels can be combined."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of making a product, information, etc. available:",
        "examples": [
          "Fewer than 2 percent of his books are sold through bookshops and other conventional channels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a route or way out of an airport or port where travellers' bags are examined:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have nothing to declare, go through the green channel.",
          "Goods to declare - use the red channel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct something into a particular place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Ditches were constructed to channel water away from the buildings.",
          "channel something into something If she could only channel all that energy into something useful.",
          "A lot of money has been channelled into research in that particular field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave like or copy another person, so that you almost seem to be that other person:",
        "examples": [
          "The band were dressed in 1960s outfits and seemed to be channelling the Beatles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a passage for water or other liquids to flow along, or a part of a river or other area of water that is deep and wide enough to provide a route for ships to travel along",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A channel is also a narrow part of the sea between a continent and an island:",
        "examples": [
          "the English Channel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television station:",
        "examples": [
          "She switched to another channel to watch the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of giving, directing, or communicating something:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve established a regular distribution channel for these products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct something into a particular place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of money has been channeled into cancer research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way in which products or services are made available to customers:",
        "examples": [
          "The insurer sells its products through a variety of channels, including banks, wholesalers, and its own sales force.",
          "multi-channel retailing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television station:",
        "examples": [
          "TV/cable channel Watch your favorite TV channels online for free!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system used for passing information or electronic signals, or a way of communicating with people:",
        "examples": [
          "media channels such as newspapers, digital television, and the internet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use money, effort, etc. in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "channel sth (back) into sth 10% of the company's profits will be channeled back into advertising.",
          "channel sth away from/towards sth HR has channeled all its efforts towards recruiting new personnel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send money, etc. using a particular route:",
        "examples": [
          "channel sth through sth The funds will be channelled through the UN and the World Bank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "channeled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a television or radio station (= an organization that broadcasts television or radio programmes):",
        "examples": [
          "a cable/terrestrial/satellite channel",
          "a music/movie/news/shopping/sports channel",
          "the news on Channel 4",
          "She turned to another channel to watch football.",
          "Millions tune into our channel every morning to hear the local news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of frequencies (= the numbers of waves produced within a particular period, especially one second) used to broadcast signals or radio or television programmes, especially those used by a particular station:",
        "examples": [
          "Pilots are supposed to monitor one of two emergency radio channels in case they need to communicate with fighter interceptors.",
          "They broadcast on high-frequency channels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a passage for water or other liquids to flow along, or a part of a river or other area of water that is deep and wide enough to provide a route for ships to travel along:",
        "examples": [
          "There are irrigation channels all over this flat agricultural land.",
          "The boats all have to pass through this narrow channel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of sea that separates England from France:",
        "examples": [
          "We're going to have a day-trip across the Channel.",
          "cross-channel We took the car to France overnight on a cross-channel ferry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of communicating with people or getting something done:",
        "examples": [
          "channel of communication We must open the channels of communication between the two countries.",
          "diplomatic channel The government pursued every diplomatic channel to free the hostages.",
          "official channel All of the communication comes through official channels.",
          "proper channel Complaints should be made through the proper channels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electric circuit (= a closed system through which electricity can flow) that allows a signal to travel:",
        "examples": [
          "For higher sound resolution, two of the audio channels can be combined."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of making a product, information, etc. available:",
        "examples": [
          "Fewer than 2 percent of his books are sold through bookshops and other conventional channels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a route or way out of an airport or port where travellers' bags are examined:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have nothing to declare, go through the green channel.",
          "Goods to declare - use the red channel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct something into a particular place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Ditches were constructed to channel water away from the buildings.",
          "channel something into something If she could only channel all that energy into something useful.",
          "A lot of money has been channelled into research in that particular field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave like or copy another person, so that you almost seem to be that other person:",
        "examples": [
          "The band were dressed in 1960s outfits and seemed to be channelling the Beatles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a passage for water or other liquids to flow along, or a part of a river or other area of water that is deep and wide enough to provide a route for ships to travel along",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A channel is also a narrow part of the sea between a continent and an island:",
        "examples": [
          "the English Channel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television station:",
        "examples": [
          "She switched to another channel to watch the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of giving, directing, or communicating something:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve established a regular distribution channel for these products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct something into a particular place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of money has been channeled into cancer research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way in which products or services are made available to customers:",
        "examples": [
          "The insurer sells its products through a variety of channels, including banks, wholesalers, and its own sales force.",
          "multi-channel retailing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television station:",
        "examples": [
          "TV/cable channel Watch your favorite TV channels online for free!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system used for passing information or electronic signals, or a way of communicating with people:",
        "examples": [
          "media channels such as newspapers, digital television, and the internet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use money, effort, etc. in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "channel sth (back) into sth 10% of the company's profits will be channeled back into advertising.",
          "channel sth away from/towards sth HR has channeled all its efforts towards recruiting new personnel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send money, etc. using a particular route:",
        "examples": [
          "channel sth through sth The funds will be channelled through the UN and the World Bank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "channeling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a television or radio station (= an organization that broadcasts television or radio programmes):",
        "examples": [
          "a cable/terrestrial/satellite channel",
          "a music/movie/news/shopping/sports channel",
          "the news on Channel 4",
          "She turned to another channel to watch football.",
          "Millions tune into our channel every morning to hear the local news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of frequencies (= the numbers of waves produced within a particular period, especially one second) used to broadcast signals or radio or television programmes, especially those used by a particular station:",
        "examples": [
          "Pilots are supposed to monitor one of two emergency radio channels in case they need to communicate with fighter interceptors.",
          "They broadcast on high-frequency channels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a passage for water or other liquids to flow along, or a part of a river or other area of water that is deep and wide enough to provide a route for ships to travel along:",
        "examples": [
          "There are irrigation channels all over this flat agricultural land.",
          "The boats all have to pass through this narrow channel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of sea that separates England from France:",
        "examples": [
          "We're going to have a day-trip across the Channel.",
          "cross-channel We took the car to France overnight on a cross-channel ferry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of communicating with people or getting something done:",
        "examples": [
          "channel of communication We must open the channels of communication between the two countries.",
          "diplomatic channel The government pursued every diplomatic channel to free the hostages.",
          "official channel All of the communication comes through official channels.",
          "proper channel Complaints should be made through the proper channels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electric circuit (= a closed system through which electricity can flow) that allows a signal to travel:",
        "examples": [
          "For higher sound resolution, two of the audio channels can be combined."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of making a product, information, etc. available:",
        "examples": [
          "Fewer than 2 percent of his books are sold through bookshops and other conventional channels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a route or way out of an airport or port where travellers' bags are examined:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have nothing to declare, go through the green channel.",
          "Goods to declare - use the red channel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct something into a particular place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Ditches were constructed to channel water away from the buildings.",
          "channel something into something If she could only channel all that energy into something useful.",
          "A lot of money has been channelled into research in that particular field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave like or copy another person, so that you almost seem to be that other person:",
        "examples": [
          "The band were dressed in 1960s outfits and seemed to be channelling the Beatles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a passage for water or other liquids to flow along, or a part of a river or other area of water that is deep and wide enough to provide a route for ships to travel along",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A channel is also a narrow part of the sea between a continent and an island:",
        "examples": [
          "the English Channel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television station:",
        "examples": [
          "She switched to another channel to watch the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of giving, directing, or communicating something:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve established a regular distribution channel for these products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct something into a particular place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of money has been channeled into cancer research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way in which products or services are made available to customers:",
        "examples": [
          "The insurer sells its products through a variety of channels, including banks, wholesalers, and its own sales force.",
          "multi-channel retailing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television station:",
        "examples": [
          "TV/cable channel Watch your favorite TV channels online for free!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system used for passing information or electronic signals, or a way of communicating with people:",
        "examples": [
          "media channels such as newspapers, digital television, and the internet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use money, effort, etc. in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "channel sth (back) into sth 10% of the company's profits will be channeled back into advertising.",
          "channel sth away from/towards sth HR has channeled all its efforts towards recruiting new personnel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send money, etc. using a particular route:",
        "examples": [
          "channel sth through sth The funds will be channelled through the UN and the World Bank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "channels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a television or radio station (= an organization that broadcasts television or radio programmes):",
        "examples": [
          "a cable/terrestrial/satellite channel",
          "a music/movie/news/shopping/sports channel",
          "the news on Channel 4",
          "She turned to another channel to watch football.",
          "Millions tune into our channel every morning to hear the local news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of frequencies (= the numbers of waves produced within a particular period, especially one second) used to broadcast signals or radio or television programmes, especially those used by a particular station:",
        "examples": [
          "Pilots are supposed to monitor one of two emergency radio channels in case they need to communicate with fighter interceptors.",
          "They broadcast on high-frequency channels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a passage for water or other liquids to flow along, or a part of a river or other area of water that is deep and wide enough to provide a route for ships to travel along:",
        "examples": [
          "There are irrigation channels all over this flat agricultural land.",
          "The boats all have to pass through this narrow channel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of sea that separates England from France:",
        "examples": [
          "We're going to have a day-trip across the Channel.",
          "cross-channel We took the car to France overnight on a cross-channel ferry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of communicating with people or getting something done:",
        "examples": [
          "channel of communication We must open the channels of communication between the two countries.",
          "diplomatic channel The government pursued every diplomatic channel to free the hostages.",
          "official channel All of the communication comes through official channels.",
          "proper channel Complaints should be made through the proper channels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electric circuit (= a closed system through which electricity can flow) that allows a signal to travel:",
        "examples": [
          "For higher sound resolution, two of the audio channels can be combined."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of making a product, information, etc. available:",
        "examples": [
          "Fewer than 2 percent of his books are sold through bookshops and other conventional channels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a route or way out of an airport or port where travellers' bags are examined:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have nothing to declare, go through the green channel.",
          "Goods to declare - use the red channel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct something into a particular place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Ditches were constructed to channel water away from the buildings.",
          "channel something into something If she could only channel all that energy into something useful.",
          "A lot of money has been channelled into research in that particular field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave like or copy another person, so that you almost seem to be that other person:",
        "examples": [
          "The band were dressed in 1960s outfits and seemed to be channelling the Beatles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a passage for water or other liquids to flow along, or a part of a river or other area of water that is deep and wide enough to provide a route for ships to travel along",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A channel is also a narrow part of the sea between a continent and an island:",
        "examples": [
          "the English Channel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television station:",
        "examples": [
          "She switched to another channel to watch the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of giving, directing, or communicating something:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve established a regular distribution channel for these products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct something into a particular place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of money has been channeled into cancer research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way in which products or services are made available to customers:",
        "examples": [
          "The insurer sells its products through a variety of channels, including banks, wholesalers, and its own sales force.",
          "multi-channel retailing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television station:",
        "examples": [
          "TV/cable channel Watch your favorite TV channels online for free!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system used for passing information or electronic signals, or a way of communicating with people:",
        "examples": [
          "media channels such as newspapers, digital television, and the internet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use money, effort, etc. in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "channel sth (back) into sth 10% of the company's profits will be channeled back into advertising.",
          "channel sth away from/towards sth HR has channeled all its efforts towards recruiting new personnel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send money, etc. using a particular route:",
        "examples": [
          "channel sth through sth The funds will be channelled through the UN and the World Bank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to repeat or sing a word or phrase continuously:",
        "examples": [
          "The crowd were chanting the team's name.",
          "Demonstrators chanted anti-government slogans in the square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing a religious prayer or song to a simple tune:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the monks chanting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase that is repeated many times:",
        "examples": [
          "The fans started to sing the familiar football chant, \"Here we go, here we go, here we go!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing a prayer or song to a simple tune, or to repeat or sing a word or phrase continuously:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We sat for hours listening to the chanting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chanted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat or sing a word or phrase continuously:",
        "examples": [
          "The crowd were chanting the team's name.",
          "Demonstrators chanted anti-government slogans in the square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing a religious prayer or song to a simple tune:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the monks chanting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chanting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat or sing a word or phrase continuously:",
        "examples": [
          "The crowd were chanting the team's name.",
          "Demonstrators chanted anti-government slogans in the square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing a religious prayer or song to a simple tune:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the monks chanting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to repeat or sing a word or phrase continuously:",
        "examples": [
          "The crowd were chanting the team's name.",
          "Demonstrators chanted anti-government slogans in the square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing a religious prayer or song to a simple tune:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the monks chanting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase that is repeated many times:",
        "examples": [
          "The fans started to sing the familiar football chant, \"Here we go, here we go, here we go!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing a prayer or song to a simple tune, or to repeat or sing a word or phrase continuously:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We sat for hours listening to the chanting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chaos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state of total confusion with no order:",
        "examples": [
          "Snow and ice have caused chaos on the roads.",
          "Ever since our secretary walked out, the office has been in a state of total/utter chaos.",
          "We muddled up the name labels and chaos ensued (= resulted)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of disorder and confusion:",
        "examples": [
          "Repairs to the major highway this summer will bring chaos to commuters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chaotic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a state of chaos:",
        "examples": [
          "The house is a bit chaotic at the moment - we've got all these extra people staying and we're still decorating.",
          "He's a chaotic sort of a person - always trying to do twenty things at once."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a friendly sort of a chap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Chap. 21"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chapel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room that is part of a larger building and is used for Christian worship:",
        "examples": [
          "The college/hospital/prison has its own chapel.",
          "the Chapel of St Paul"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building used for Christian worship by Christians who do not belong to the Church of England or the Roman Catholic Church",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small church or an enclosed place in a large church for worship by a small group, or a room in a building set apart for worship",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chaperone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in the past) an older person, especially a woman, who stays with and takes care of a younger woman who is not married when she is in public:",
        "examples": [
          "humorous She asked me to go to the cinema with her and Andrew, I think as a sort of chaperone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female nurse who is in the same room when a female patient is examined by a male doctor, or a police officer who protects a person injured by a criminal when they are in public",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an older person who is present at a social event for young people to encourage correct behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "Several parents acted as chaperones for the school dance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult who takes care of child actors when they are working:",
        "examples": [
          "Her mother and sister acted as chaperones during filming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in the past) to stay with and take care of a young woman who is not married when she is in public:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you trust him on your own or do you want me to chaperone you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be present as an adult at a social event for young people to encourage correct behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "Several parents volunteered to chaperone class field trips."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chaperones": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in the past) an older person, especially a woman, who stays with and takes care of a younger woman who is not married when she is in public:",
        "examples": [
          "humorous She asked me to go to the cinema with her and Andrew, I think as a sort of chaperone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female nurse who is in the same room when a female patient is examined by a male doctor, or a police officer who protects a person injured by a criminal when they are in public",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an older person who is present at a social event for young people to encourage correct behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "Several parents acted as chaperones for the school dance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult who takes care of child actors when they are working:",
        "examples": [
          "Her mother and sister acted as chaperones during filming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in the past) to stay with and take care of a young woman who is not married when she is in public:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you trust him on your own or do you want me to chaperone you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be present as an adult at a social event for young people to encourage correct behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "Several parents volunteered to chaperone class field trips."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chaplain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Christian official who is responsible for the religious needs of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the college/hospital/prison chaplain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official who is responsible for the religious needs of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a military/police chaplain"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chapped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Chapped skin is sore, rough, and broken, especially because of cold weather:",
        "examples": [
          "chapped lips",
          "She'd been working outside all winter and her hands were red and chapped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of skin) sore, rough, and cracked, esp. when caused by cold weather:",
        "examples": [
          "chapped lips"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chaps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "leather clothing worn over trousers by cowboys to protect their legs when riding a horse, or by motorcyclists when riding a motorcycle, to protect their legs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "leather clothing worn over pants by cowboys when riding a horse",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Clearing House Automated Payment System: in the UK, an electronic system used for paying money from an account in one bank to someone else's account in another bank on that same day:",
        "examples": [
          "CHAPS payment/transfer Banks may charge a fee for a CHAPS transfer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chapter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the separate parts into which a book or other piece of text is divided, usually given a number or title:",
        "examples": [
          "Read Chapter 10 before class tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period that is part of a larger amount of time during which something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The period before the revolution is an interesting chapter in British history.",
          "That chapter of my life closed when I had a serious riding accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people that is in charge of a religious community:",
        "examples": [
          "He persuaded the cathedral chapter to let the college use the room for worship.",
          "This title was given to an ecclesiastical official who was head of a chapter of canons in a cathedral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a local group that is part of a larger organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The local chapter of the League of Women Voters meets at the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the separate parts into which a book or other piece of text is divided, usually numbered or given a title",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period that is part of a larger amount of time during which something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The Great Depression was a tragic chapter in the history of the nation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a local division of a larger organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The local chapter of the League of Women Voters meets at the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a local group of members who belong to a larger organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the New York chapter of the Public Relations Society of America"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the sections of a large text such as a book, business report, or legal document:",
        "examples": [
          "Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chapters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the separate parts into which a book or other piece of text is divided, usually given a number or title:",
        "examples": [
          "Read Chapter 10 before class tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period that is part of a larger amount of time during which something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The period before the revolution is an interesting chapter in British history.",
          "That chapter of my life closed when I had a serious riding accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people that is in charge of a religious community:",
        "examples": [
          "He persuaded the cathedral chapter to let the college use the room for worship.",
          "This title was given to an ecclesiastical official who was head of a chapter of canons in a cathedral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a local group that is part of a larger organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The local chapter of the League of Women Voters meets at the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the separate parts into which a book or other piece of text is divided, usually numbered or given a title",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period that is part of a larger amount of time during which something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The Great Depression was a tragic chapter in the history of the nation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a local division of a larger organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The local chapter of the League of Women Voters meets at the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a local group of members who belong to a larger organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the New York chapter of the Public Relations Society of America"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the sections of a large text such as a book, business report, or legal document:",
        "examples": [
          "Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "char": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to burn and become black or to burn something so that it becomes black:",
        "examples": [
          "Grill the peppers until the skin starts to char."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clean and tidy a house or office for payment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "character": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the particular combination of qualities in someone or something that makes them or it different from others:",
        "examples": [
          "Politeness is traditionally part of the British character.",
          "out of character It would be very out of character (= not typical) of her to lie.",
          "in character His recent behaviour is very much in character (= typical).",
          "One of the joys of being a parent is watching the child's character develop.",
          "The idea was to modernize various aspects of the house without changing its essential character.",
          "It's not in his character to be (= he is not usually) jealous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "qualities that are interesting and unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "of character a hotel of character",
          "I'd prefer an old place with a bit of character.",
          "Old books are said to give a room character.",
          "As people grow older, their faces acquire more character."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being determined and able to deal with difficult situations:",
        "examples": [
          "strength of character She has such strength of character."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person represented in a film, play, or story:",
        "examples": [
          "The film revolves around three main characters.",
          "She had Mickey Mouse or some other cartoon/Disney character on her sweater.",
          "character actor He made his name as a character actor (= an actor who plays unusual and often humorous people)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially when you are describing a particular quality that they have:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a curious character - I don't really know what to think of her.",
          "There were one or two strange-looking characters hanging around the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose behaviour is different from most people's, especially in a way that is interesting or funny:",
        "examples": [
          "Ted's quite a character - he's 70 now and still riding that motorbike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter, number, or other mark or sign used in writing or printing, or the space one of these takes:",
        "examples": [
          "string of characters (= a line of marks)",
          "Chinese character The address was written in Chinese characters (= systems of writing).",
          "Japanese character The sign was written in Japanese characters (= systems of writing).",
          "The computer screen on this laptop is 66 characters (= spaces) wide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular combination of things about a person or place, esp. things you cannot see, that make that person or place different from others:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The idea was to modernize the house without changing its homey character."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Character is often used in a positive way to mean qualities that are interesting and unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] It’s a theater with a lot of character."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person represented in a movie, play, or story:",
        "examples": [
          "The story revolves around three main characters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A character is also a person, esp. with reference to a particular quality that the person has:",
        "examples": [
          "There were one or two suspicious-looking characters hanging around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter, number, or other mark or sign used in writing or printing, or the space one of these takes:",
        "examples": [
          "This computer screen is 66 characters wide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter, number, or other symbol used in writing, especially in printed text or on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Click on the \"word count\" tool to find out how many lines, words, or characters are in your document."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "characteristic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a typical or noticeable quality of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Unfortunately a big nose is a family characteristic.",
          "Sentimentality seems a characteristic of all the writers of that period.",
          "The male bird displays (= has) several characteristics which distinguish him from the female."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "typical of a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "With the hospitality so characteristic of these people, they opened their house to over 50 guests.",
          "She behaved with characteristic dignity.",
          "The creamy richness is characteristic of the cheese from this region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "typical of a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The creamy richness is characteristic of cheese from this region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a typical or noticeable feature of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Curly hair is one of my family characteristics.",
          "Her distinguishing characteristic is perseverance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "characteristics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a typical or noticeable quality of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Unfortunately a big nose is a family characteristic.",
          "Sentimentality seems a characteristic of all the writers of that period.",
          "The male bird displays (= has) several characteristics which distinguish him from the female."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "typical of a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "With the hospitality so characteristic of these people, they opened their house to over 50 guests.",
          "She behaved with characteristic dignity.",
          "The creamy richness is characteristic of the cheese from this region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "typical of a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The creamy richness is characteristic of cheese from this region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a typical or noticeable feature of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Curly hair is one of my family characteristics.",
          "Her distinguishing characteristic is perseverance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "characterization": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way that people are represented in a film, play, or book so that they seem real and natural:",
        "examples": [
          "The plots in her books are very strong but there's almost no characterization.",
          "The film's characterization of the artist as a complete drunk has annoyed a lot of people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something is described by stating its main qualities",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a description of the most typical or important characteristics of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t agree with your characterization of my home town as a boring place to live."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the method by which a writer represents a person using description and speech",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "characterized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that characterizes another thing is typical of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Bright colours and bold strokes characterize his early paintings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe something by stating its main qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "In her essay, she characterizes the whole era as a period of radical change."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "characters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the particular combination of qualities in someone or something that makes them or it different from others:",
        "examples": [
          "Politeness is traditionally part of the British character.",
          "out of character It would be very out of character (= not typical) of her to lie.",
          "in character His recent behaviour is very much in character (= typical).",
          "One of the joys of being a parent is watching the child's character develop.",
          "The idea was to modernize various aspects of the house without changing its essential character.",
          "It's not in his character to be (= he is not usually) jealous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "qualities that are interesting and unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "of character a hotel of character",
          "I'd prefer an old place with a bit of character.",
          "Old books are said to give a room character.",
          "As people grow older, their faces acquire more character."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being determined and able to deal with difficult situations:",
        "examples": [
          "strength of character She has such strength of character."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person represented in a film, play, or story:",
        "examples": [
          "The film revolves around three main characters.",
          "She had Mickey Mouse or some other cartoon/Disney character on her sweater.",
          "character actor He made his name as a character actor (= an actor who plays unusual and often humorous people)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially when you are describing a particular quality that they have:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a curious character - I don't really know what to think of her.",
          "There were one or two strange-looking characters hanging around the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose behaviour is different from most people's, especially in a way that is interesting or funny:",
        "examples": [
          "Ted's quite a character - he's 70 now and still riding that motorbike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter, number, or other mark or sign used in writing or printing, or the space one of these takes:",
        "examples": [
          "string of characters (= a line of marks)",
          "Chinese character The address was written in Chinese characters (= systems of writing).",
          "Japanese character The sign was written in Japanese characters (= systems of writing).",
          "The computer screen on this laptop is 66 characters (= spaces) wide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular combination of things about a person or place, esp. things you cannot see, that make that person or place different from others:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The idea was to modernize the house without changing its homey character."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Character is often used in a positive way to mean qualities that are interesting and unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] It’s a theater with a lot of character."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person represented in a movie, play, or story:",
        "examples": [
          "The story revolves around three main characters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A character is also a person, esp. with reference to a particular quality that the person has:",
        "examples": [
          "There were one or two suspicious-looking characters hanging around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter, number, or other mark or sign used in writing or printing, or the space one of these takes:",
        "examples": [
          "This computer screen is 66 characters wide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter, number, or other symbol used in writing, especially in printed text or on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Click on the \"word count\" tool to find out how many lines, words, or characters are in your document."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "charade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act or event that is clearly false:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone knew who was going to get the job from the start - the interviews were just a charade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a team game in which each member tries to communicate to the others a particular word or phrase that they have been given, by expressing each syllable or word using silent actions:",
        "examples": [
          "Our family used to love playing charades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act or event that is obviously false, although represented as true:",
        "examples": [
          "From the beginning we knew who would get the job – the interviews were just a charade."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "charades": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a team game in which each member tries to communicate to the others a particular word or phrase that they have been given, by expressing each syllable or word using silent actions:",
        "examples": [
          "Our family used to love playing charades.",
          "During a game of charades, he pretended to be a lion.",
          "We had a game of charades with a movie theme.",
          "It was Charles' birthday, and he invited us over for an evening of cake and charades.",
          "Guests could be heard playing charades in the next room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a team game in which each member tries to communicate to others of his or her team a particular word or phrase while staying silent and using only actions to represent the sounds or meanings",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "charcoal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard, black substance similar to coal that can be used as fuel or, in the form of sticks, as something to draw with:",
        "examples": [
          "charcoal for the barbecue",
          "I prefer sketching in charcoal to pencil.",
          "a charcoal drawing",
          "The uniform is charcoal (grey) (= dark grey) and red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard, black substance similar to coal that can be used as fuel or, in the form of sticks, as something to draw with",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Charcoal gray is a dark gray color:",
        "examples": [
          "a charcoal gray suit"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chardonnay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of white wine, or the type of grape from which the wine is made",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "charge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to ask an amount of money for something, especially a service or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "charge for The local museum doesn't charge for admission.",
          "charge something for something/doing something How much do you charge for a haircut and blow-dry?",
          "charge someone for something/doing something Can I charge the company for petrol I use getting to work?",
          "charge someone to do something He says it's unfair to charge people to use public lands they already pay for with their taxes.",
          "[ + two objects ] They charge you $20 just to get in the nightclub.",
          "charge commission The bank charged commission to change my traveller's cheques."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record an amount that a customer has spent for them to pay at a later time, according to an agreement between a business and the customer:",
        "examples": [
          "Charge the bill to my account, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the police) to make a formal statement saying that someone is accused of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "charge someone with something/doing something She is charged with murdering her husband.",
          "Police have arrested him and charged him with manslaughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publicly accuse someone of doing something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "charge someone with something/doing something The newspaper article charged her with using the company's money for her own purposes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward quickly and violently, especially towards something that has caused difficulty or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "The bull lowered its horns and charged.",
          "charge at The violence began when the police charged at a crowd of demonstrators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurry from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "charge around I've been charging around all day and I'm exhausted.",
          "charge about UK I've been charging about all day and I'm exhausted.",
          "He came charging up the stairs to tell me the good news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as basketball, to run into another player in a way that is not allowed by the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "The referee blew the whistle because the forward charged the defender."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put enough explosive into a gun to fire it once",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "be charged with He was charged with taking care of the premises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a judge charges a jury, he or she explains the details of the law to them.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put electricity into an electrical device such as a battery:",
        "examples": [
          "She drove the car round the block to charge up its batteries.",
          "It's not working - I don't think the battery is charging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that you have to pay for something, especially for an activity or service:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there a charge for children or do they go free?",
          "They will also check your tyres for a small charge.",
          "Water and bread are placed on the table at no additional charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal police statement saying that someone is accused of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "criminal charges The 19-year-old will be appearing in court on Thursday where she will face criminal charges.",
          "on a charge of He has been arrested on a charge of murder.",
          "bring a charge against The police brought a charge of theft against him.",
          "drop charges against The police have had to drop (= stop) charges against her because they couldn't find any evidence.",
          "trumped-up charge He claimed he had been arrested on a trumped-up (= false) charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of accusing someone of something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] The president responded angrily to the charge that she had lost touch with her country's people.",
          "Her refusal to condemn the violence left her open to the charge of positive support for the campaign (= allowed people to say that she supported it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the person who has control of or is responsible for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "in charge of Who will be in charge of the department when Sophie leaves?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "responsibility for controlling or caring for something:",
        "examples": [
          "have charge of Her ex-husband has charge of the children during the week and she has them at the weekend.",
          "take charge His boss asked him to take charge of the office for a few days while she was away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a child, who is in your care and who you are responsible for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of explosive to be fired at one time, or the bullet or other explosive object shot from a gun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attack in which people or animals suddenly run forward:",
        "examples": [
          "a charge of buffalo/elephants",
          "a police charge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an order to do something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount or type of electricity that an electrical device stores or that a substance carries:",
        "examples": [
          "My phone had run out of charge.",
          "negative charge The electron has a negative charge.",
          "positive charge The proton has a positive charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is on charge, you are putting an amount of electricity into it:",
        "examples": [
          "Is it all right to leave/put the battery on charge overnight?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for a price for something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I think they charge too much for football tickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy something and agree to pay for it later:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn’t have any cash, so I charged the food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accuse someone of something, esp. to officially accuse someone of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with resisting arrest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward quickly, esp. to attack:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] When the batter was hit with the pitch, he dropped his bat and charged the pitcher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put electrical energy into a storage device such as a battery :",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] It takes several hours for my laptop’s batteries to charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to instruct (the people deciding a legal case) what the law is in a particular case:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge charged the jury before deliberations began."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "responsibility for the control of something or the care of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Marilyn agreed to take charge of fundraising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of explosive to be fired at one time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of electricity that an electrical device stores or carries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A positive or negative electrical charge is a basic characteristic of matter.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for a particular amount of money for something, especially a service or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "charge (sb) sth for sth How much will you charge us for shipping and handling?",
          "They charged $200 for insurance.",
          "charge (sb) for sth We do not charge you for this service.",
          "charge a price/fee, etc. He considered that the price they were charging was fair.",
          "The bank charges a commission to withdraw money from a foreign ATM."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay for something by credit card:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't have any cash - I'll charge it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you charge something to someone's account , the amount they have spent is recorded and they pay for it at a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "Charge the bill to my account, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record something as a cost in a financial account:",
        "examples": [
          "charge sth to sth The depreciation is charged to the profit and loss account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a formal statement saying that someone is accused of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "charge sb with sth The property developer was charged with fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publicly accuse someone of having done something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "charge sb with sth The newspaper charged him with misleading the public about the seriousness of the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone to do a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "be charged with sth The committee has been charged with developing a new funding formula."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that you have to pay for something, especially for a service:",
        "examples": [
          "make/impose/incur a charge If you fail to cancel the booking within the specified period, you will incur a charge.",
          "charge for sb/sth Is there a charge for children or do they go free?",
          "small/nominal charge We make a nominal charge for this service.",
          "high charges Small investors are put off by the high charges for this sort of account",
          "There will be a one-off charge of £30.",
          "Interest charges on an overdraft are usually quite high.",
          "We will deliver to your home free of charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cost that is recorded in a company's financial accounts:",
        "examples": [
          "take a charge for sth The company expects to take a charge for various expenses relating to the acquisition.",
          "Depreciation is treated as a charge in the profit and loss account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "a mortgage, or other charge against the property"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement accusing someone of committing a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "bring a charge against sb Charges were brought against the UK company under the Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act.",
          "on a charge of sth She was arrested on a charge of fraud.",
          "criminal charges",
          "He was taken into custody but released without charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that someone has done something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "He responded angrily to the charge that he had not acted in the best interests of the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in control of or responsible for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Who will be in charge of the department when Sophie leaves?",
          "From now on, Steve is in charge.",
          "leave sb in charge (of sth) He was on vacation and had left his deputy in charge.",
          "put sb in charge (of sth) I put Jack in charge of making the travel arrangements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take control of something or of a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "His boss asked him to take charge of the office for a few days while she was away."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "charged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing strong feelings and differences of opinion, or filled with emotion or strong feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "highly charged Religion is a highly charged issue.",
          "You couldn't fail to notice the charged atmosphere in the room.",
          "Recently the debate around the topic has become even more charged.",
          "charged with He spoke in a voice charged with emotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a particular type of energy, especially electrical energy:",
        "examples": [
          "electrically charged particles/ions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an event is charged, people at it are behaving excitedly:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting was emotionally charged."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "charger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that is used to recharge a battery (= fill it with electricity), for example the battery in a mobile phone:",
        "examples": [
          "I left my phone charger in the hotel room.",
          "This cordless electric saw costs about $200 and comes with a charger and carrying case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier's horse:",
        "examples": [
          "A cliché of romantic fiction was for the heroine to be rescued by a knight on a white charger.",
          "He insisted that he would lead his men into battle mounted on his charger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plate that is put on a table for another plate, a bowl, a table decoration, etc. to be placed on top:",
        "examples": [
          "Do I need chargers at my wedding?",
          "Some people think chargers are essential for a sit-down formal dinner, but that's hardly the case."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chargers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that is used to recharge a battery (= fill it with electricity), for example the battery in a mobile phone:",
        "examples": [
          "I left my phone charger in the hotel room.",
          "This cordless electric saw costs about $200 and comes with a charger and carrying case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier's horse:",
        "examples": [
          "A cliché of romantic fiction was for the heroine to be rescued by a knight on a white charger.",
          "He insisted that he would lead his men into battle mounted on his charger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plate that is put on a table for another plate, a bowl, a table decoration, etc. to be placed on top:",
        "examples": [
          "Do I need chargers at my wedding?",
          "Some people think chargers are essential for a sit-down formal dinner, but that's hardly the case."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "charges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to ask an amount of money for something, especially a service or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "charge for The local museum doesn't charge for admission.",
          "charge something for something/doing something How much do you charge for a haircut and blow-dry?",
          "charge someone for something/doing something Can I charge the company for petrol I use getting to work?",
          "charge someone to do something He says it's unfair to charge people to use public lands they already pay for with their taxes.",
          "[ + two objects ] They charge you $20 just to get in the nightclub.",
          "charge commission The bank charged commission to change my traveller's cheques."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record an amount that a customer has spent for them to pay at a later time, according to an agreement between a business and the customer:",
        "examples": [
          "Charge the bill to my account, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the police) to make a formal statement saying that someone is accused of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "charge someone with something/doing something She is charged with murdering her husband.",
          "Police have arrested him and charged him with manslaughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publicly accuse someone of doing something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "charge someone with something/doing something The newspaper article charged her with using the company's money for her own purposes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward quickly and violently, especially towards something that has caused difficulty or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "The bull lowered its horns and charged.",
          "charge at The violence began when the police charged at a crowd of demonstrators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurry from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "charge around I've been charging around all day and I'm exhausted.",
          "charge about UK I've been charging about all day and I'm exhausted.",
          "He came charging up the stairs to tell me the good news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as basketball, to run into another player in a way that is not allowed by the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "The referee blew the whistle because the forward charged the defender."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put enough explosive into a gun to fire it once",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "be charged with He was charged with taking care of the premises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a judge charges a jury, he or she explains the details of the law to them.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put electricity into an electrical device such as a battery:",
        "examples": [
          "She drove the car round the block to charge up its batteries.",
          "It's not working - I don't think the battery is charging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that you have to pay for something, especially for an activity or service:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there a charge for children or do they go free?",
          "They will also check your tyres for a small charge.",
          "Water and bread are placed on the table at no additional charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal police statement saying that someone is accused of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "criminal charges The 19-year-old will be appearing in court on Thursday where she will face criminal charges.",
          "on a charge of He has been arrested on a charge of murder.",
          "bring a charge against The police brought a charge of theft against him.",
          "drop charges against The police have had to drop (= stop) charges against her because they couldn't find any evidence.",
          "trumped-up charge He claimed he had been arrested on a trumped-up (= false) charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of accusing someone of something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] The president responded angrily to the charge that she had lost touch with her country's people.",
          "Her refusal to condemn the violence left her open to the charge of positive support for the campaign (= allowed people to say that she supported it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the person who has control of or is responsible for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "in charge of Who will be in charge of the department when Sophie leaves?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "responsibility for controlling or caring for something:",
        "examples": [
          "have charge of Her ex-husband has charge of the children during the week and she has them at the weekend.",
          "take charge His boss asked him to take charge of the office for a few days while she was away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a child, who is in your care and who you are responsible for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of explosive to be fired at one time, or the bullet or other explosive object shot from a gun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attack in which people or animals suddenly run forward:",
        "examples": [
          "a charge of buffalo/elephants",
          "a police charge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an order to do something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount or type of electricity that an electrical device stores or that a substance carries:",
        "examples": [
          "My phone had run out of charge.",
          "negative charge The electron has a negative charge.",
          "positive charge The proton has a positive charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is on charge, you are putting an amount of electricity into it:",
        "examples": [
          "Is it all right to leave/put the battery on charge overnight?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for a price for something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I think they charge too much for football tickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy something and agree to pay for it later:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn’t have any cash, so I charged the food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accuse someone of something, esp. to officially accuse someone of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with resisting arrest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward quickly, esp. to attack:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] When the batter was hit with the pitch, he dropped his bat and charged the pitcher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put electrical energy into a storage device such as a battery :",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] It takes several hours for my laptop’s batteries to charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to instruct (the people deciding a legal case) what the law is in a particular case:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge charged the jury before deliberations began."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "responsibility for the control of something or the care of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Marilyn agreed to take charge of fundraising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of explosive to be fired at one time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of electricity that an electrical device stores or carries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A positive or negative electrical charge is a basic characteristic of matter.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for a particular amount of money for something, especially a service or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "charge (sb) sth for sth How much will you charge us for shipping and handling?",
          "They charged $200 for insurance.",
          "charge (sb) for sth We do not charge you for this service.",
          "charge a price/fee, etc. He considered that the price they were charging was fair.",
          "The bank charges a commission to withdraw money from a foreign ATM."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay for something by credit card:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't have any cash - I'll charge it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you charge something to someone's account , the amount they have spent is recorded and they pay for it at a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "Charge the bill to my account, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record something as a cost in a financial account:",
        "examples": [
          "charge sth to sth The depreciation is charged to the profit and loss account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a formal statement saying that someone is accused of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "charge sb with sth The property developer was charged with fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publicly accuse someone of having done something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "charge sb with sth The newspaper charged him with misleading the public about the seriousness of the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone to do a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "be charged with sth The committee has been charged with developing a new funding formula."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that you have to pay for something, especially for a service:",
        "examples": [
          "make/impose/incur a charge If you fail to cancel the booking within the specified period, you will incur a charge.",
          "charge for sb/sth Is there a charge for children or do they go free?",
          "small/nominal charge We make a nominal charge for this service.",
          "high charges Small investors are put off by the high charges for this sort of account",
          "There will be a one-off charge of £30.",
          "Interest charges on an overdraft are usually quite high.",
          "We will deliver to your home free of charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cost that is recorded in a company's financial accounts:",
        "examples": [
          "take a charge for sth The company expects to take a charge for various expenses relating to the acquisition.",
          "Depreciation is treated as a charge in the profit and loss account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "a mortgage, or other charge against the property"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement accusing someone of committing a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "bring a charge against sb Charges were brought against the UK company under the Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act.",
          "on a charge of sth She was arrested on a charge of fraud.",
          "criminal charges",
          "He was taken into custody but released without charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that someone has done something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "He responded angrily to the charge that he had not acted in the best interests of the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in control of or responsible for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Who will be in charge of the department when Sophie leaves?",
          "From now on, Steve is in charge.",
          "leave sb in charge (of sth) He was on vacation and had left his deputy in charge.",
          "put sb in charge (of sth) I put Jack in charge of making the travel arrangements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take control of something or of a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "His boss asked him to take charge of the office for a few days while she was away."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "charging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask an amount of money for something, especially a service or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "charge for The local museum doesn't charge for admission.",
          "charge something for something/doing something How much do you charge for a haircut and blow-dry?",
          "charge someone for something/doing something Can I charge the company for petrol I use getting to work?",
          "charge someone to do something He says it's unfair to charge people to use public lands they already pay for with their taxes.",
          "[ + two objects ] They charge you $20 just to get in the nightclub.",
          "charge commission The bank charged commission to change my traveller's cheques."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record an amount that a customer has spent for them to pay at a later time, according to an agreement between a business and the customer:",
        "examples": [
          "Charge the bill to my account, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the police) to make a formal statement saying that someone is accused of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "charge someone with something/doing something She is charged with murdering her husband.",
          "Police have arrested him and charged him with manslaughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publicly accuse someone of doing something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "charge someone with something/doing something The newspaper article charged her with using the company's money for her own purposes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward quickly and violently, especially towards something that has caused difficulty or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "The bull lowered its horns and charged.",
          "charge at The violence began when the police charged at a crowd of demonstrators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurry from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "charge around I've been charging around all day and I'm exhausted.",
          "charge about UK I've been charging about all day and I'm exhausted.",
          "He came charging up the stairs to tell me the good news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as basketball, to run into another player in a way that is not allowed by the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "The referee blew the whistle because the forward charged the defender."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put enough explosive into a gun to fire it once",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "be charged with He was charged with taking care of the premises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a judge charges a jury, he or she explains the details of the law to them.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put electricity into an electrical device such as a battery:",
        "examples": [
          "She drove the car round the block to charge up its batteries.",
          "It's not working - I don't think the battery is charging."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chariot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a two-wheeled vehicle that was used in ancient times for racing and fighting and was pulled by a horse or horses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a two-wheeled vehicle pulled by a horse, used in ancient times by the military and in racing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chariots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a two-wheeled vehicle that was used in ancient times for racing and fighting and was pulled by a horse or horses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a two-wheeled vehicle pulled by a horse, used in ancient times by the military and in racing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "charisma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special power that some people have naturally that makes them able to influence other people and attract their attention and admiration:",
        "examples": [
          "On screen Garbo had this great charisma so that you couldn't take your eyes off her.",
          "How did a man of so little personal charisma get to be prime minister?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to attract the attention and admiration of others, and to be seen as a leader:",
        "examples": [
          "To be a great leader, a person has to have some charisma."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "charismatic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person who has charisma:",
        "examples": [
          "Few were able to resist this charismatic and persuasive leader."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to various groups within the Christian Church who believe that God gives people special powers, such as the ability to make others well again and to speak to him in a special language:",
        "examples": [
          "the charismatic movement"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "charitable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "giving money, food, or help free to those who are in need because they are ill, poor, or have no home, or to organizations that exist to provide good things for the public such as education or art :",
        "examples": [
          "charitable trust She set up a charitable trust to fund education projects.",
          "charitable foundation Their family charitable foundation has given millions of dollars for medical research.",
          "charitable organization He began donating almost all his money to charitable organizations.",
          "The entire organization is funded by charitable donations.",
          "charitable status The school has charitable status (= it is officially a charity)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kind, and not judging other people in a severe way:",
        "examples": [
          "Some critics said the show was good in parts - those less charitable said the whole thing was a disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kind and not judging people in a negative way:",
        "examples": [
          "They are known as a charitable people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to a person or organization that gives money, food, or other help to those who need it:",
        "examples": [
          "She was involved in many charitable organizations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with a charity or charities:",
        "examples": [
          "charitable foundation/organization The firm's family owners decided to create a charitable foundation.",
          "The entire organization is funded by charitable donations.",
          "The organization has been granted charitable status."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "charities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organization whose purpose is to give money, food, or help to those who need it, or to carry out activities such as medical research that will help people in need, and not to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Proceeds from the sale of these cards will go to (= be given to) local charities.",
          "UNICEF is an international charity.",
          "a cancer research charity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "help, especially in the form of money, given freely to people who are in need, for example because they are ill, poor, or have no home, and organizations that provide this help:",
        "examples": [
          "She does a lot of work for charity.",
          "People tend to give to (= give money to) charity at Christmas time.",
          "They did a charity performance on the first night, to raise money for AIDS research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being kind to people and not judging them in a severe way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the giving of money, food, or help to those who need it, or an organization that does this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She does a lot of work for charity.",
          "[ C ] We donate to a number of charities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Charity is also the belief that you should help people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He visits homeless shelters out of charity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that has the purpose of providing money or help to people who need it, or that does something useful for society:",
        "examples": [
          "Proceeds from the sale of these cards will be given to local charities.",
          "It's a charity that supports local arts initiatives.",
          "As a charity, the organization does not pay tax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "organizations like this when they are considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "An anonymous businesswoman donated one million dollars to charity.",
          "The proceeds of this evening's event will go to charity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money or help given to people who need it:",
        "examples": [
          "They were poor, but they were too proud to accept charity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "charity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organization whose purpose is to give money, food, or help to those who need it, or to carry out activities such as medical research that will help people in need, and not to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Proceeds from the sale of these cards will go to (= be given to) local charities.",
          "UNICEF is an international charity.",
          "a cancer research charity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "help, especially in the form of money, given freely to people who are in need, for example because they are ill, poor, or have no home, and organizations that provide this help:",
        "examples": [
          "She does a lot of work for charity.",
          "People tend to give to (= give money to) charity at Christmas time.",
          "They did a charity performance on the first night, to raise money for AIDS research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being kind to people and not judging them in a severe way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the giving of money, food, or help to those who need it, or an organization that does this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She does a lot of work for charity.",
          "[ C ] We donate to a number of charities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Charity is also the belief that you should help people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He visits homeless shelters out of charity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that has the purpose of providing money or help to people who need it, or that does something useful for society:",
        "examples": [
          "Proceeds from the sale of these cards will be given to local charities.",
          "It's a charity that supports local arts initiatives.",
          "As a charity, the organization does not pay tax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "organizations like this when they are considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "An anonymous businesswoman donated one million dollars to charity.",
          "The proceeds of this evening's event will go to charity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money or help given to people who need it:",
        "examples": [
          "They were poor, but they were too proud to accept charity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "charlatan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who pretends to have skills or knowledge that they do not have, especially in medicine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who pretends to have skills or knowledge that the person does not actually have",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "charles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of fairly small dog with soft, long hair, short legs, and a tail and ears that are long and soft:",
        "examples": [
          "She was holding her 2-year-old Cavalier King Charles spaniel.",
          "The pups were Cavalier King Charles Spaniels."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "charleston": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fast, energetic dance that was popular in the 1920s",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dance a Charleston",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "charlotte": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of sweet dish made with layers of fruit and bread, cake, or biscuits in a special shaped container:",
        "examples": [
          "I made an apple charlotte."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "charm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a quality that makes you like or feel attracted to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a woman of great charm",
          "old-world charm It's a town with a lot of old-world charm.",
          "turn on the charm Even as a young boy he knew how to turn on the charm (= be pleasant intentionally) when he wanted something.",
          "I had to use all my charms to get them to lend us the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object or saying that is thought to have magical powers, such as the ability to bring good luck:",
        "examples": [
          "lucky charm He keeps a rabbit's paw as a lucky charm.",
          "good luck charm The shop sold amulets, crystals, and other good luck charms.",
          "They make traditional dolls that are supposed to serve as a charm to keep rain away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small object, especially one made of gold or silver, worn on a chain as jewellery",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract someone or persuade someone to do something because of your charm:",
        "examples": [
          "We were charmed by his boyish manner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special quality of a person or thing that makes the person or thing attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I never could resist the charms of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object or saying that is believed to bring good luck:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people carry good luck charms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "charmed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very pleased or attracted by someone's charm:",
        "examples": [
          "He said he would be charmed if a woman gave him flowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very lucky in life, often escaping dangerous situations without being hurt:",
        "examples": [
          "For many years, he led a charmed life, working on movie projects all over the world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "charmer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has good qualities that make you like them:",
        "examples": [
          "Bella's a little charmer - you'll never meet a more likeable child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who uses charm to influence other people, usually for their own purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a real charmer, so be careful!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "charming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pleasant and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "We had dinner with our director and his charming wife.",
          "What a charming street this is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe people who use their attractiveness to influence people or to make other people like them:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very charming but I wouldn't trust him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you do not approve of what someone has said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Shut up, will you, I'm trying to watch TV!\" \"Oh, charming!\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "charmingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a pleasant and attractive way:",
        "examples": [
          "We stayed at a charmingly old-fashioned hotel.",
          "She accepted the offer very charmingly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "charms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a quality that makes you like or feel attracted to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a woman of great charm",
          "old-world charm It's a town with a lot of old-world charm.",
          "turn on the charm Even as a young boy he knew how to turn on the charm (= be pleasant intentionally) when he wanted something.",
          "I had to use all my charms to get them to lend us the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object or saying that is thought to have magical powers, such as the ability to bring good luck:",
        "examples": [
          "lucky charm He keeps a rabbit's paw as a lucky charm.",
          "good luck charm The shop sold amulets, crystals, and other good luck charms.",
          "They make traditional dolls that are supposed to serve as a charm to keep rain away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small object, especially one made of gold or silver, worn on a chain as jewellery",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract someone or persuade someone to do something because of your charm:",
        "examples": [
          "We were charmed by his boyish manner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special quality of a person or thing that makes the person or thing attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I never could resist the charms of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object or saying that is believed to bring good luck:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people carry good luck charms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "charred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "burned and black:",
        "examples": [
          "charred meat",
          "The charred body of a man was found by police in a burned-out car last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "burned and made black by fire:",
        "examples": [
          "The house was just a pile of charred wreckage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chart": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drawing that shows information in a simple way, often using lines and curves to show amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a chart on the classroom wall showing the relative heights of all the children.",
          "The sales chart shows a distinct decline in the past few months.",
          "weather chart UK the TV weather chart"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a detailed map of an area of water:",
        "examples": [
          "a naval chart"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lists produced each week of the records with the highest sales:",
        "examples": [
          "the dance charts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something on a chart:",
        "examples": [
          "We need some sort of graph on which we can chart our progress.",
          "The map charts the course of the river where it splits into two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch something with careful attention or to record something in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "A global study has just been started to chart the effects of climate change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange a plan of action:",
        "examples": [
          "The local branch of the party is meeting to chart their election campaign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter the music charts:",
        "examples": [
          "Their first record didn't even chart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of presenting information, usually by putting it into vertical rows and boxes on a sheet of paper, so it can be easily understood:",
        "examples": [
          "The chart shows a top-down communication model."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record changes in something or the progress of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The magazine charts current trends in fashion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who charts a series of actions plans them:",
        "examples": [
          "The president plans to chart a new economic policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing that shows information in a simple way, often using lines and curves to show amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "a chart shows/illustrates sth The sales chart shows a distinct decline in the past few months.",
          "I'd like everyone to mark their progress on the chart every week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a very high level:",
        "examples": [
          "House prices are so off the charts there that university professors can't even afford to buy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely popular or successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The new restaurant is totally off the charts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something on a chart:",
        "examples": [
          "We need some sort of graph on which we can chart our progress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch something with careful attention or to record something in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "A study has just been started to chart the effects of climate change in this area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange a plan of action:",
        "examples": [
          "The regional managers are meeting to chart next year's sales campaign."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "charted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something on a chart:",
        "examples": [
          "We need some sort of graph on which we can chart our progress.",
          "The map charts the course of the river where it splits into two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch something with careful attention or to record something in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "A global study has just been started to chart the effects of climate change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange a plan of action:",
        "examples": [
          "The local branch of the party is meeting to chart their election campaign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter the music charts:",
        "examples": [
          "Their first record didn't even chart."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "charter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement of the rights of a country's people, or of an organization or a particular social group, that is agreed by or demanded from a ruler or government:",
        "examples": [
          "a charter of rights",
          "Education is one of the basic human rights written into the United Nations Charter.",
          "The government has produced a Citizen's/Parents'/Patients' Charter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the renting of a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "for charter boats for charter",
          "charter flight a charter flight",
          "charter operator a major charter operator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rent a vehicle, especially an aircraft, for a special use and not as part of a regular service:",
        "examples": [
          "They've chartered a plane to take delegates to the conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially start a new organization by giving it a charter:",
        "examples": [
          "Cambridge University Press was chartered in 1534."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement, esp. by a government or ruler, of the rights of a group organized for some purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The United Nations charter sets forth goals we all admire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of renting a vehicle for a special use, esp. by a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Charters with low fares have attracted new airline passengers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rent a vehicle for a special use:",
        "examples": [
          "He wanted to charter an airplane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement of the rights of a country's people, or a particular social group, which is agreed by or demanded from a government, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Education is one of the basic human rights written into the United Nations Charter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement of the aims and values of an organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The city charter and state law require the city to enact a balanced budget before April 1."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, an official document that shows that a company has been formed legally and that controls how it operates:",
        "examples": [
          "Commercial banks with a national charter are supervised by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the renting of a plane or ship:",
        "examples": [
          "a charter flight",
          "a major charter operator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rent a plane or ship, for a special use and not as part of a regular service:",
        "examples": [
          "The company chartered a plane to take executives to the conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start a new organization by giving it an official charter:",
        "examples": [
          "The Second Bank of the United States was chartered in 1816."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chartered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of people who do particular jobs) having successfully finished the necessary training and exams:",
        "examples": [
          "chartered surveyor He's a chartered surveyor.",
          "chartered accountant I'm training to be a chartered accountant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rented for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a small chartered plane",
          "They spent their annual holiday on a chartered yacht in the Caribbean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chartered organization has an official charter that allows it to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "a chartered bank/company/organization"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the necessary qualifications to do a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "a chartered surveyor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rented for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a small chartered plane"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "charts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the lists produced each week of the records with the highest sales:",
        "examples": [
          "the dance charts",
          "in the charts It's been number one in the charts for six weeks.",
          "The band currently has two albums in the charts.",
          "Her new single is topping the charts at the moment.",
          "You will need a lot of talent to knock her off the top of the charts.",
          "Sadly, their songs never made it onto the charts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chase": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hurry after someone or something in order to catch him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "The police car was going so fast, it must have been chasing someone.",
          "She was chasing (after) a man who had snatched her bag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurry or run in various directions:",
        "examples": [
          "She couldn't study with the children chasing around the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to get something that is difficult to get or achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "It's depressing how many people there are chasing so few jobs.",
          "After years of chasing her dreams, she finally got a part in a film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try very hard to persuade someone to have a relationship with you:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always chasing (after) men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run after a person or an animal in a threatening way in order to make him, her, or it leave:",
        "examples": [
          "He used to chase the children away from his apple trees.",
          "She's always chasing cats out of the garden to protect her precious birds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of going after someone or something very quickly in order to catch him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "a tedious movie with endless car/police chases"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurry after in order to catch someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The dog chased squirrels in the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To chase something you want is to try very hard to get it:",
        "examples": [
          "She is chasing her fourth championship title.",
          "[ always + adv/prep ] I was finally able to chase down that address I was looking for."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a threatening way in order to make a person or animal leave:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s always chasing rabbits out of her garden, but they keep coming back."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chased": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurry after someone or something in order to catch him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "The police car was going so fast, it must have been chasing someone.",
          "She was chasing (after) a man who had snatched her bag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurry or run in various directions:",
        "examples": [
          "She couldn't study with the children chasing around the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to get something that is difficult to get or achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "It's depressing how many people there are chasing so few jobs.",
          "After years of chasing her dreams, she finally got a part in a film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try very hard to persuade someone to have a relationship with you:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always chasing (after) men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run after a person or an animal in a threatening way in order to make him, her, or it leave:",
        "examples": [
          "He used to chase the children away from his apple trees.",
          "She's always chasing cats out of the garden to protect her precious birds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chaser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small alcoholic drink that is drunk after a weaker alcoholic drink:",
        "examples": [
          "beer with a whisky chaser"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink with little or no alcohol in it that is drunk after a small strong alcoholic drink:",
        "examples": [
          "whisky with a beer chaser",
          "tequila with a grapefruit-juice chaser"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who follows and tries to catch someone, or follows and tries to experience something, for example an extreme weather event:",
        "examples": [
          "He sped away from his rivals in the last kilometre, with the main group of chasers arriving at the finish four minutes after him.",
          "\"Twister\" was a 1996 film about tornado chasers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, group of people, etc. that is trying to get, win, or achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "My warning for today's fame chasers is that overnight success doesn't usually last.",
          "Promotion chasers Walsall were probably surprised to be beaten by Hereford."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a horse that runs in steeplechases (= long races that involve jumping over fences, bushes, etc.):",
        "examples": [
          "First Gold was at that time the highest-rated chaser in the country.",
          "The horse was one of last season's top two-mile chasers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hurry after someone or something in order to catch him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "The police car was going so fast, it must have been chasing someone.",
          "She was chasing (after) a man who had snatched her bag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurry or run in various directions:",
        "examples": [
          "She couldn't study with the children chasing around the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to get something that is difficult to get or achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "It's depressing how many people there are chasing so few jobs.",
          "After years of chasing her dreams, she finally got a part in a film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try very hard to persuade someone to have a relationship with you:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always chasing (after) men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run after a person or an animal in a threatening way in order to make him, her, or it leave:",
        "examples": [
          "He used to chase the children away from his apple trees.",
          "She's always chasing cats out of the garden to protect her precious birds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of going after someone or something very quickly in order to catch him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "a tedious movie with endless car/police chases"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurry after in order to catch someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The dog chased squirrels in the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To chase something you want is to try very hard to get it:",
        "examples": [
          "She is chasing her fourth championship title.",
          "[ always + adv/prep ] I was finally able to chase down that address I was looking for."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a threatening way in order to make a person or animal leave:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s always chasing rabbits out of her garden, but they keep coming back."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chasing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurry after someone or something in order to catch him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "The police car was going so fast, it must have been chasing someone.",
          "She was chasing (after) a man who had snatched her bag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurry or run in various directions:",
        "examples": [
          "She couldn't study with the children chasing around the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to get something that is difficult to get or achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "It's depressing how many people there are chasing so few jobs.",
          "After years of chasing her dreams, she finally got a part in a film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try very hard to persuade someone to have a relationship with you:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always chasing (after) men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run after a person or an animal in a threatening way in order to make him, her, or it leave:",
        "examples": [
          "He used to chase the children away from his apple trees.",
          "She's always chasing cats out of the garden to protect her precious birds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chasm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very deep, narrow opening in rock, ice, or the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "They leaned over the rails and peered down into the dizzying chasm below."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large difference between two opinions or groups of people:",
        "examples": [
          "There is still a vast economic chasm between developed and developing countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep opening in earth or rock:",
        "examples": [
          "The little bridge over that deep chasm looked very unsafe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chassis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the frame of a vehicle, usually including the wheels and engine, onto which the metal covering is fixed:",
        "examples": [
          "The car's lightweight chassis is made from aluminium sheets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the frame of a vehicle, including the wheels and engine, which supports the upper, covering part",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chaste": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having had sex, or only having a sexual relationship with the person you are married to:",
        "examples": [
          "In the past, a woman needed to be chaste to make a good marriage.",
          "They exchanged a few chaste kisses (= not expressing sexual desire)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe decoration or style that is very simple and smooth:",
        "examples": [
          "I like the simple, chaste lines of their architecture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without having any sexual activity or involvement outside of marriage:",
        "examples": [
          "The main character lives a chaste, modest life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chastise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone severely:",
        "examples": [
          "Charity organizations have chastised the government for not doing enough to prevent the latest famine in Africa.",
          "She has been chastised by critics who say that children will never learn to recognize and enjoy vegetables if they are disguised."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish someone, especially by hitting them:",
        "examples": [
          "Some family campaigners believe in the right to physically chastise children.",
          "Fearful that he will be chastised by gangs, the boy has agreed to speak providing his identity is hidden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish or criticize someone strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "Economists like to chastise the public for not saving."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chastity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of not having sexual relationships or never having had sex:",
        "examples": [
          "As a monk, he took vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of not having or never having had a sexual relationship",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to talk to someone in a friendly informal way:",
        "examples": [
          "chat with She spends hours on the phone chatting with her friends.",
          "chat about We were just chatting about what we did last weekend.",
          "chat away Whenever I walk in, I always find the two of them chatting away (= talking eagerly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take part in a discussion that involves sending messages over the internet, by smartphone, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Use the app to chat and send photos free from anywhere in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a conversation, usually one that is friendly and informal:",
        "examples": [
          "have a chat Why don't you give me a call and we'll have a chat?",
          "chat with I had a chat with my boss today about a possible salary increase.",
          "idle chat It was the usual idle chat (= conversation about unimportant things)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a discussion that involves sending messages over the internet, by phone, using a messaging service, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "How do I start a group chat?",
          "On the chat we discussed whether season 2 of the show was better than season 3.",
          "You can use our new online chat service to get help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people involved in a discussion that involves sending messages over the internet, by phone, using a messaging service, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to ask the neighbourhood chat what they think.",
          "She let her chat give her dating advice, which was a big mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk to someone in a friendly informal way:",
        "examples": [
          "We stopped to chat with the neighbors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly, informal talk:",
        "examples": [
          "Sometimes Don would just stop by for a chat.",
          "Call me sometime tomorrow and we can have a chat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk to someone in a friendly informal way:",
        "examples": [
          "Apart from discussing official business, it was extremely useful to chat informally about work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a conversation with another person or other people on the internet, when you write down what you want to say, and can see immediately what the other person or other people are writing:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a message saying that she was available to chat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly informal conversation:",
        "examples": [
          "have a chat with sb I had a chat with my boss today about a possible change of role.",
          "It was just the usual idle chat, about nothing of great importance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "communication between people on the internet, when they can see immediately what the other person or other people are writing:",
        "examples": [
          "a chat site/session"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chateau": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large house or castle in France",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large house, esp. in France, or a castle in France",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to talk to someone in a friendly informal way:",
        "examples": [
          "chat with She spends hours on the phone chatting with her friends.",
          "chat about We were just chatting about what we did last weekend.",
          "chat away Whenever I walk in, I always find the two of them chatting away (= talking eagerly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take part in a discussion that involves sending messages over the internet, by smartphone, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Use the app to chat and send photos free from anywhere in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a conversation, usually one that is friendly and informal:",
        "examples": [
          "have a chat Why don't you give me a call and we'll have a chat?",
          "chat with I had a chat with my boss today about a possible salary increase.",
          "idle chat It was the usual idle chat (= conversation about unimportant things)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a discussion that involves sending messages over the internet, by phone, using a messaging service, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "How do I start a group chat?",
          "On the chat we discussed whether season 2 of the show was better than season 3.",
          "You can use our new online chat service to get help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people involved in a discussion that involves sending messages over the internet, by phone, using a messaging service, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to ask the neighbourhood chat what they think.",
          "She let her chat give her dating advice, which was a big mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk to someone in a friendly informal way:",
        "examples": [
          "We stopped to chat with the neighbors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly, informal talk:",
        "examples": [
          "Sometimes Don would just stop by for a chat.",
          "Call me sometime tomorrow and we can have a chat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk to someone in a friendly informal way:",
        "examples": [
          "Apart from discussing official business, it was extremely useful to chat informally about work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a conversation with another person or other people on the internet, when you write down what you want to say, and can see immediately what the other person or other people are writing:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a message saying that she was available to chat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly informal conversation:",
        "examples": [
          "have a chat with sb I had a chat with my boss today about a possible change of role.",
          "It was just the usual idle chat, about nothing of great importance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "communication between people on the internet, when they can see immediately what the other person or other people are writing:",
        "examples": [
          "a chat site/session"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chatter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to talk for a long time about things that are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent the morning chattering away to her friends.",
          "He chattered happily about nothing in particular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If animals chatter, they make quick, repeated noises:",
        "examples": [
          "The gun shot made the monkeys chatter in alarm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your teeth chatter, they knock together repeatedly because you are very cold or frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hardly talk, my teeth were chattering so much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "conversation about things that are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't concentrate with Ann's constant chatter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quick, repeated noises that some animals make:",
        "examples": [
          "He could hear the chatter of birds in the trees overhead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "communication between people over the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Experts monitor internet chatter for the government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk continuously and usually for no serious purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The boys and girls kept chattering during the movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your teeth chatter, you are so cold or frightened that you can’t stop your upper and lower teeth from hitting against each other.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An animal or a machine that chatters makes a sound like fast, continuous talking:",
        "examples": [
          "Birds chattered in the trees.",
          "The printer was chattering away on the desk."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chatterbox": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a child, who talks a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "Your sister's a real chatterbox!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who talks continuously:",
        "examples": [
          "Our three-year-old is a real chatterbox."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chattering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk for a long time about things that are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent the morning chattering away to her friends.",
          "He chattered happily about nothing in particular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If animals chatter, they make quick, repeated noises:",
        "examples": [
          "The gun shot made the monkeys chatter in alarm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your teeth chatter, they knock together repeatedly because you are very cold or frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hardly talk, my teeth were chattering so much."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chatters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to talk for a long time about things that are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent the morning chattering away to her friends.",
          "He chattered happily about nothing in particular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If animals chatter, they make quick, repeated noises:",
        "examples": [
          "The gun shot made the monkeys chatter in alarm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your teeth chatter, they knock together repeatedly because you are very cold or frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hardly talk, my teeth were chattering so much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "conversation about things that are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't concentrate with Ann's constant chatter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quick, repeated noises that some animals make:",
        "examples": [
          "He could hear the chatter of birds in the trees overhead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "communication between people over the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Experts monitor internet chatter for the government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk continuously and usually for no serious purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The boys and girls kept chattering during the movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your teeth chatter, you are so cold or frightened that you can’t stop your upper and lower teeth from hitting against each other.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An animal or a machine that chatters makes a sound like fast, continuous talking:",
        "examples": [
          "Birds chattered in the trees.",
          "The printer was chattering away on the desk."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chatting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to talk to someone in a friendly informal way:",
        "examples": [
          "chat with She spends hours on the phone chatting with her friends.",
          "chat about We were just chatting about what we did last weekend.",
          "chat away Whenever I walk in, I always find the two of them chatting away (= talking eagerly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take part in a discussion that involves sending messages over the internet, by smartphone, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Use the app to chat and send photos free from anywhere in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a conversation, usually one that is friendly and informal:",
        "examples": [
          "have a chat Why don't you give me a call and we'll have a chat?",
          "chat with I had a chat with my boss today about a possible salary increase.",
          "idle chat It was the usual idle chat (= conversation about unimportant things)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a discussion that involves sending messages over the internet, by phone, using a messaging service, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "How do I start a group chat?",
          "On the chat we discussed whether season 2 of the show was better than season 3.",
          "You can use our new online chat service to get help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people involved in a discussion that involves sending messages over the internet, by phone, using a messaging service, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to ask the neighbourhood chat what they think.",
          "She let her chat give her dating advice, which was a big mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk to someone in a friendly informal way:",
        "examples": [
          "We stopped to chat with the neighbors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly, informal talk:",
        "examples": [
          "Sometimes Don would just stop by for a chat.",
          "Call me sometime tomorrow and we can have a chat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk to someone in a friendly informal way:",
        "examples": [
          "Apart from discussing official business, it was extremely useful to chat informally about work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a conversation with another person or other people on the internet, when you write down what you want to say, and can see immediately what the other person or other people are writing:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a message saying that she was available to chat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly informal conversation:",
        "examples": [
          "have a chat with sb I had a chat with my boss today about a possible change of role.",
          "It was just the usual idle chat, about nothing of great importance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "communication between people on the internet, when they can see immediately what the other person or other people are writing:",
        "examples": [
          "a chat site/session"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chatty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "liking to talk a lot in a friendly, informal way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a piece of writing is chatty, it is informal:",
        "examples": [
          "a chatty letter/style"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chauffeur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to drive a car for a rich or important person:",
        "examples": [
          "a chauffeur-driven limousine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drive someone somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "His mother spoils him terribly and chauffeurs him (around/about) everywhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person employed to drive a private car belonging to someone else",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chauffeurs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to drive a car for a rich or important person:",
        "examples": [
          "a chauffeur-driven limousine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drive someone somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "His mother spoils him terribly and chauffeurs him (around/about) everywhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person employed to drive a private car belonging to someone else",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "costing little money or less than is usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a cheap flight at the last minute.",
          "Food is usually cheaper in supermarkets.",
          "Children and the elderly are entitled to cheap train tickets.",
          "The system is simple and cheap to operate.",
          "cheap labour During times of mass unemployment, there's a pool of cheap labour for employers to draw from.",
          "figurative In a war, human life becomes very cheap (= seems to be of little value)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a shop or restaurant is cheap, it charges low prices:",
        "examples": [
          "I go to the cheapest hairdresser's in town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cheap but good or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a restaurant round the corner that serves cheap and cheerful food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you get goods on the cheap, you get them for a low price:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a big store near here where you can buy designer clothes on the cheap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for a low price:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you like this? I got it for cheap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe goods that are both low in quality and low in price:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought some cheap wine for cooking with.",
          "He bought some cheap shoes that fell apart after a couple of months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing little and of very bad quality:",
        "examples": [
          "They sold cheap and nasty watches at hugely inflated prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unwilling to spend money:",
        "examples": [
          "He's so cheap he didn't even buy me a card for my birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant and unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish you'd stop making cheap jokes about my friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe the way a person is dressed as cheap, you mean that it is very obvious that they are trying to sexually attract other people.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "for little money or for less than is usual:",
        "examples": [
          "I got some shoes cheap in the sale.",
          "going cheap There were some chairs in the market going cheap (= they were not expensive)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing little money or less than is usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "After World War II, the US had cheap labor, cheap energy, cheap raw materials, cheap housing, cheap food, and cheap transportation.",
          "Used computers are dirt cheap (= very cheap)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a place that sells goods or services is cheap, it charges low prices:",
        "examples": [
          "a cheap department store"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Goods that are cheap are low in price but of poor quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The cheap rug did not come clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disapproving Someone who is cheap is unwilling to spend money:",
        "examples": [
          "The boss is cheap – he’ll never buy a new truck if he can squeeze a few more miles out of the old one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considered to have a low moral character or value:",
        "examples": [
          "She called him a cheap thug and a liar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing little money or less than is usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a cheap flight at the last minute.",
          "Food is usually cheaper in supermarkets.",
          "During times of mass unemployment, there's a pool of cheap labour for employers to draw from."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a store, restaurant, etc. is cheap, it charges low prices:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the cheapest office supplies store in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "low in quality and low in price:",
        "examples": [
          "He bought some cheap shoes that fell apart after a couple of months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unwilling to spend money:",
        "examples": [
          "He's so cheap we didn't get a pay raise this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cheap, but good or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a restaurant round the corner that serves cheap and cheerful food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing little, and of bad quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Spend a little more and avoid getting something that is just cheap and nasty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for little money, or for less than is usual:",
        "examples": [
          "buy/sell sth cheap I bought it cheap from an internet auction site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be for sale for less than you would normally expect to pay:",
        "examples": [
          "Many mortgage deals are going cheap right now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you say that something does not come cheap, you mean that it is of good quality and is therefore expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want a qualified accountant, their services don't come cheap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is bought, done, or produced on the cheap, it is bought, etc. for less money than you would normally expect to pay, and is perhaps of poor quality:",
        "examples": [
          "This site will help you to eat well on the cheap.",
          "Much of the refurbishment work has been done on the cheap - and it shows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheapened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the price:",
        "examples": [
          "This has had the effect of cheapening UK exports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something seem less valuable or important so that people respect them less:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt that the photos were exploitative and cheapened her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheaper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "costing little money or less than is usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a cheap flight at the last minute.",
          "Food is usually cheaper in supermarkets.",
          "Children and the elderly are entitled to cheap train tickets.",
          "The system is simple and cheap to operate.",
          "cheap labour During times of mass unemployment, there's a pool of cheap labour for employers to draw from.",
          "figurative In a war, human life becomes very cheap (= seems to be of little value)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a shop or restaurant is cheap, it charges low prices:",
        "examples": [
          "I go to the cheapest hairdresser's in town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cheap but good or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a restaurant round the corner that serves cheap and cheerful food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you get goods on the cheap, you get them for a low price:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a big store near here where you can buy designer clothes on the cheap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for a low price:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you like this? I got it for cheap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe goods that are both low in quality and low in price:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought some cheap wine for cooking with.",
          "He bought some cheap shoes that fell apart after a couple of months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing little and of very bad quality:",
        "examples": [
          "They sold cheap and nasty watches at hugely inflated prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unwilling to spend money:",
        "examples": [
          "He's so cheap he didn't even buy me a card for my birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant and unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish you'd stop making cheap jokes about my friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe the way a person is dressed as cheap, you mean that it is very obvious that they are trying to sexually attract other people.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "for little money or for less than is usual:",
        "examples": [
          "I got some shoes cheap in the sale.",
          "going cheap There were some chairs in the market going cheap (= they were not expensive)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing little money or less than is usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "After World War II, the US had cheap labor, cheap energy, cheap raw materials, cheap housing, cheap food, and cheap transportation.",
          "Used computers are dirt cheap (= very cheap)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a place that sells goods or services is cheap, it charges low prices:",
        "examples": [
          "a cheap department store"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Goods that are cheap are low in price but of poor quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The cheap rug did not come clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disapproving Someone who is cheap is unwilling to spend money:",
        "examples": [
          "The boss is cheap – he’ll never buy a new truck if he can squeeze a few more miles out of the old one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considered to have a low moral character or value:",
        "examples": [
          "She called him a cheap thug and a liar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing little money or less than is usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a cheap flight at the last minute.",
          "Food is usually cheaper in supermarkets.",
          "During times of mass unemployment, there's a pool of cheap labour for employers to draw from."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a store, restaurant, etc. is cheap, it charges low prices:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the cheapest office supplies store in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "low in quality and low in price:",
        "examples": [
          "He bought some cheap shoes that fell apart after a couple of months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unwilling to spend money:",
        "examples": [
          "He's so cheap we didn't get a pay raise this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cheap, but good or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a restaurant round the corner that serves cheap and cheerful food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing little, and of bad quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Spend a little more and avoid getting something that is just cheap and nasty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for little money, or for less than is usual:",
        "examples": [
          "buy/sell sth cheap I bought it cheap from an internet auction site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be for sale for less than you would normally expect to pay:",
        "examples": [
          "Many mortgage deals are going cheap right now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you say that something does not come cheap, you mean that it is of good quality and is therefore expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want a qualified accountant, their services don't come cheap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is bought, done, or produced on the cheap, it is bought, etc. for less money than you would normally expect to pay, and is perhaps of poor quality:",
        "examples": [
          "This site will help you to eat well on the cheap.",
          "Much of the refurbishment work has been done on the cheap - and it shows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheapest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "costing little money or less than is usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a cheap flight at the last minute.",
          "Food is usually cheaper in supermarkets.",
          "Children and the elderly are entitled to cheap train tickets.",
          "The system is simple and cheap to operate.",
          "cheap labour During times of mass unemployment, there's a pool of cheap labour for employers to draw from.",
          "figurative In a war, human life becomes very cheap (= seems to be of little value)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a shop or restaurant is cheap, it charges low prices:",
        "examples": [
          "I go to the cheapest hairdresser's in town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cheap but good or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a restaurant round the corner that serves cheap and cheerful food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you get goods on the cheap, you get them for a low price:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a big store near here where you can buy designer clothes on the cheap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for a low price:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you like this? I got it for cheap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe goods that are both low in quality and low in price:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought some cheap wine for cooking with.",
          "He bought some cheap shoes that fell apart after a couple of months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing little and of very bad quality:",
        "examples": [
          "They sold cheap and nasty watches at hugely inflated prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unwilling to spend money:",
        "examples": [
          "He's so cheap he didn't even buy me a card for my birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant and unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish you'd stop making cheap jokes about my friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe the way a person is dressed as cheap, you mean that it is very obvious that they are trying to sexually attract other people.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "for little money or for less than is usual:",
        "examples": [
          "I got some shoes cheap in the sale.",
          "going cheap There were some chairs in the market going cheap (= they were not expensive)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing little money or less than is usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "After World War II, the US had cheap labor, cheap energy, cheap raw materials, cheap housing, cheap food, and cheap transportation.",
          "Used computers are dirt cheap (= very cheap)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a place that sells goods or services is cheap, it charges low prices:",
        "examples": [
          "a cheap department store"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Goods that are cheap are low in price but of poor quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The cheap rug did not come clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disapproving Someone who is cheap is unwilling to spend money:",
        "examples": [
          "The boss is cheap – he’ll never buy a new truck if he can squeeze a few more miles out of the old one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considered to have a low moral character or value:",
        "examples": [
          "She called him a cheap thug and a liar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing little money or less than is usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a cheap flight at the last minute.",
          "Food is usually cheaper in supermarkets.",
          "During times of mass unemployment, there's a pool of cheap labour for employers to draw from."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a store, restaurant, etc. is cheap, it charges low prices:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the cheapest office supplies store in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "low in quality and low in price:",
        "examples": [
          "He bought some cheap shoes that fell apart after a couple of months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unwilling to spend money:",
        "examples": [
          "He's so cheap we didn't get a pay raise this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cheap, but good or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a restaurant round the corner that serves cheap and cheerful food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing little, and of bad quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Spend a little more and avoid getting something that is just cheap and nasty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for little money, or for less than is usual:",
        "examples": [
          "buy/sell sth cheap I bought it cheap from an internet auction site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be for sale for less than you would normally expect to pay:",
        "examples": [
          "Many mortgage deals are going cheap right now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you say that something does not come cheap, you mean that it is of good quality and is therefore expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want a qualified accountant, their services don't come cheap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is bought, done, or produced on the cheap, it is bought, etc. for less money than you would normally expect to pay, and is perhaps of poor quality:",
        "examples": [
          "This site will help you to eat well on the cheap.",
          "Much of the refurbishment work has been done on the cheap - and it shows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheaply": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "for a low cost or price:",
        "examples": [
          "They found a way to make clothes more cheaply.",
          "We buy them in bulk and sell them cheaply.",
          "A strong dollar allowed the US government to borrow cheaply (= paying a low rate of interest)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so that what you buy costs less than is usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "You can buy paper goods more cheaply if you buy in quantity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for a low price:",
        "examples": [
          "We can help you manage your online sales more cheaply."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a dishonest way in order to get what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Any athlete caught cheating will be disqualified from the competition.",
          "cheat at He cheats at cards.",
          "I suspect he cheats on his taxes (= avoids paying as much tax as he should).",
          "cheat in She cheated in the exam by copying from the boy in front.",
          "They cheat people by charging too much for building materials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a secret sexual relationship with someone who is not your husband, wife, or usual sexual partner:",
        "examples": [
          "What would you do if you caught your partner cheating?",
          "I love my wife and I would never cheat.",
          "cheat on She found out that he'd been cheating on her.",
          "I've been cheated on before, and it's awful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves in a dishonest way:",
        "examples": [
          "Trouble broke out in the match when one of the players called a member of the other team a cheat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something dishonest that makes people believe that something is true when it is not:",
        "examples": [
          "You can use cocoa powder to make the cake rather than chocolate - it's a bit of a cheat, but nobody notices the difference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of instructions or special information that someone can use to help them play a computer game more successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "the latest game cheats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a way that is dishonest, or to make someone believe something that is not true in order to get something for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The insurance companies were found to be cheating consumers.",
          "[ T ] They got cheated out of their money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a dishonest way or deceive someone in order to get what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the small investors felt that they had been cheated by the sudden reduction in interest rates.",
          "cheat on sth He was caught cheating on his taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves in a dishonest way:",
        "examples": [
          "a tax cheat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something dishonest or unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a cheat that I did all the work and you got all the credit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a dishonest way in order to get what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Any athlete caught cheating will be disqualified from the competition.",
          "cheat at He cheats at cards.",
          "I suspect he cheats on his taxes (= avoids paying as much tax as he should).",
          "cheat in She cheated in the exam by copying from the boy in front.",
          "They cheat people by charging too much for building materials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a secret sexual relationship with someone who is not your husband, wife, or usual sexual partner:",
        "examples": [
          "What would you do if you caught your partner cheating?",
          "I love my wife and I would never cheat.",
          "cheat on She found out that he'd been cheating on her.",
          "I've been cheated on before, and it's awful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheater": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves in a dishonest way in order to win or get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "The Inland Revenue has many ways to catch cheaters.",
          "Athletes who break the rules to win are cheaters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a secret sexual relationship with someone who is not their husband, wife, or usual sexual partner:",
        "examples": [
          "Emma found out her boyfriend was a cheater.",
          "I can understand someone staying with a cheater if they have small children to care for."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheaters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves in a dishonest way in order to win or get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "The Inland Revenue has many ways to catch cheaters.",
          "Athletes who break the rules to win are cheaters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a secret sexual relationship with someone who is not their husband, wife, or usual sexual partner:",
        "examples": [
          "Emma found out her boyfriend was a cheater.",
          "I can understand someone staying with a cheater if they have small children to care for."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a dishonest way in order to get what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Any athlete caught cheating will be disqualified from the competition.",
          "cheat at He cheats at cards.",
          "I suspect he cheats on his taxes (= avoids paying as much tax as he should).",
          "cheat in She cheated in the exam by copying from the boy in front.",
          "They cheat people by charging too much for building materials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a secret sexual relationship with someone who is not your husband, wife, or usual sexual partner:",
        "examples": [
          "What would you do if you caught your partner cheating?",
          "I love my wife and I would never cheat.",
          "cheat on She found out that he'd been cheating on her.",
          "I've been cheated on before, and it's awful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a dishonest way in order to get what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Any athlete caught cheating will be disqualified from the competition.",
          "cheat at He cheats at cards.",
          "I suspect he cheats on his taxes (= avoids paying as much tax as he should).",
          "cheat in She cheated in the exam by copying from the boy in front.",
          "They cheat people by charging too much for building materials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a secret sexual relationship with someone who is not your husband, wife, or usual sexual partner:",
        "examples": [
          "What would you do if you caught your partner cheating?",
          "I love my wife and I would never cheat.",
          "cheat on She found out that he'd been cheating on her.",
          "I've been cheated on before, and it's awful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves in a dishonest way:",
        "examples": [
          "Trouble broke out in the match when one of the players called a member of the other team a cheat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something dishonest that makes people believe that something is true when it is not:",
        "examples": [
          "You can use cocoa powder to make the cake rather than chocolate - it's a bit of a cheat, but nobody notices the difference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of instructions or special information that someone can use to help them play a computer game more successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "the latest game cheats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a way that is dishonest, or to make someone believe something that is not true in order to get something for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The insurance companies were found to be cheating consumers.",
          "[ T ] They got cheated out of their money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a dishonest way or deceive someone in order to get what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the small investors felt that they had been cheated by the sudden reduction in interest rates.",
          "cheat on sth He was caught cheating on his taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves in a dishonest way:",
        "examples": [
          "a tax cheat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something dishonest or unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a cheat that I did all the work and you got all the credit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "checkbook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small book of checks on which you write information for making payments or taking money from your bank account",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "US",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "checked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with a pattern of squares formed by lines of different colours crossing each other:",
        "examples": [
          "a red and white checked tablecloth"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "checker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that checks something:",
        "examples": [
          "a grammar/spell checker",
          "An interactive salary checker tells you what you should be earning.",
          "They spent billions on computer firewalls, private networks, and virus checkers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to check that goods are made correctly or that something is correct:",
        "examples": [
          "Ticket checkers identify people using the wrong ski pass.",
          "He found himself a job as a fact checker for 'The New Yorker'."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works on a till (= a machine which records sales and in which money is kept) in a large store, such as a supermarket:",
        "examples": [
          "At the store, the checkers double-bagged nearly every item."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "checkered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a pattern of different colored squares:",
        "examples": [
          "a red and white checkered tablecloth"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "checkers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game for two people, each with twelve circular pieces that they move on a board with black and white squares",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played by two people on a square board, in which each player has twelve circular pieces that are all moved in the same way",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "checking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make certain that something or someone is correct, safe, or suitable by examining it, him, or her quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "You should always check your oil, water, and tyres before taking your car on a long trip.",
          "check something for something Customs stopped us and checked (= searched) our bags for alcohol and cigarettes.",
          "After I'd finished the exam, I checked my answers for mistakes.",
          "check for The doctor may do blood tests to check for parasites.",
          "check on The doctor will call next week to check on your progress.",
          "I check on (= visit) our elderly neighbour every few days to make sure that he's all right.",
          "[ + (that) ] I always check (that) I've shut the windows before I leave the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find out about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] I called them yesterday to check when they were arriving.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] If you're near the garage, could you check to see (= ask) if the car's ready?",
          "check with If you're unsure of your legal rights, I would check with (= ask) a lawyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone from doing or saying something, or to prevent something from increasing or continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "They have begun to vaccinate children in an attempt to check the spread of the disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give your bags to airport employees to be put on a plane for you, rather than carrying them on and off the plane yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "I got my boarding pass and checked my suitcase.",
          "checked bag The law required that every checked bag be screened for explosives.",
          "checked baggage Most airlines charge extra for checked baggage.",
          "checked luggage A pushchair should not count as checked luggage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave something with someone at a particular place, so that they can take care of it for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "It was hot so we checked our coats before going round the gallery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If information checks, it agrees with other information:",
        "examples": [
          "check with Her statement checks with most of the eye-witness reports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark something with a check:",
        "examples": [
          "Check the box next to your name and click OK."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the game of chess, to put the other player's king under direct attack, so that he or she is forced to defend against the attack in the next move",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some sports such as ice hockey, to hit or push another player in order to try to make that player lose the ball or puck:",
        "examples": [
          "He checked Stevens into the boards and stole the puck.",
          "If you check a player too hard, you might injure that person or get penalized for it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "checklist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a list of things that you must think about, or that you must remember to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a checklist of things that I must do today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of things that you must remember to do or consider doing:",
        "examples": [
          "We went over the checklist of things we had to do before leaving for South Africa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of things that you must think about, or that you must remember to do:",
        "examples": [
          "draw up/produce a checklist The department manager drew up a checklist to evaluate the performance of every employee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "checkmate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a winning position in chess in which you have put the other player's king under a direct attack from which it cannot escape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone has been defeated or a plan cannot develop or continue",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve a winning position in chess in which you have put the other player's king under a direct attack from which it cannot escape:",
        "examples": [
          "My dad can always checkmate me within 20 moves.",
          "The goal is to checkmate an opponent's king."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a situation in which someone is defeated or a plan cannot develop or continue:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee discussed the best method to checkmate this move.",
          "They are doing their best to checkmate those conspiring against the State."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "checkout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the place in a shop, especially a large food shop, where you pay for your goods:",
        "examples": [
          "Your fruit and vegetables will be weighed at the checkout.",
          "She works on the checkout at the local supermarket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place on a website where you order and pay for goods:",
        "examples": [
          "Choose your CD-ROMs and proceed to checkout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of leaving a hotel and paying your bill:",
        "examples": [
          "Late checkout should be arranged in advance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place in a store, especially a large food store, where you pay for your goods:",
        "examples": [
          "Your fruit and vegetables will be weighed at the checkout.",
          "She works on the checkout at the local supermarket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of a website where you order and pay for goods, or the process of paying for goods:",
        "examples": [
          "Click on your selections and proceed to checkout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of leaving a hotel room, paying for it, and returning the key:",
        "examples": [
          "Checkout is at 11:00 am.",
          "Speak to Reception if you would like to request a later checkout."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "checkpoint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where people are stopped and asked questions and vehicles are examined, especially at a border between two countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Checkpoint Charlie was the most famous border crossing between East and West Berlin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people or vehicles are stopped and examined by an official",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "checkpoints": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where people are stopped and asked questions and vehicles are examined, especially at a border between two countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Checkpoint Charlie was the most famous border crossing between East and West Berlin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people or vehicles are stopped and examined by an official",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "checks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make certain that something or someone is correct, safe, or suitable by examining it, him, or her quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "You should always check your oil, water, and tyres before taking your car on a long trip.",
          "check something for something Customs stopped us and checked (= searched) our bags for alcohol and cigarettes.",
          "After I'd finished the exam, I checked my answers for mistakes.",
          "check for The doctor may do blood tests to check for parasites.",
          "check on The doctor will call next week to check on your progress.",
          "I check on (= visit) our elderly neighbour every few days to make sure that he's all right.",
          "[ + (that) ] I always check (that) I've shut the windows before I leave the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find out about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] I called them yesterday to check when they were arriving.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] If you're near the garage, could you check to see (= ask) if the car's ready?",
          "check with If you're unsure of your legal rights, I would check with (= ask) a lawyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone from doing or saying something, or to prevent something from increasing or continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "They have begun to vaccinate children in an attempt to check the spread of the disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give your bags to airport employees to be put on a plane for you, rather than carrying them on and off the plane yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "I got my boarding pass and checked my suitcase.",
          "checked bag The law required that every checked bag be screened for explosives.",
          "checked baggage Most airlines charge extra for checked baggage.",
          "checked luggage A pushchair should not count as checked luggage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave something with someone at a particular place, so that they can take care of it for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "It was hot so we checked our coats before going round the gallery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If information checks, it agrees with other information:",
        "examples": [
          "check with Her statement checks with most of the eye-witness reports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark something with a check:",
        "examples": [
          "Check the box next to your name and click OK."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the game of chess, to put the other player's king under direct attack, so that he or she is forced to defend against the attack in the next move",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some sports such as ice hockey, to hit or push another player in order to try to make that player lose the ball or puck:",
        "examples": [
          "He checked Stevens into the boards and stole the puck.",
          "If you check a player too hard, you might injure that person or get penalized for it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an examination of something in order to make certain that it is correct or the way it should be:",
        "examples": [
          "give something a check The soldiers gave their equipment a final check before setting off.",
          "have a check UK \"I can't find my keys.\" \"Have another check in/through your jacket pockets.\"",
          "run a check The pilot runs a few checks before taking off.",
          "check on I'll just run a check on (= find information about) that name for you in the computer.",
          "keep a check on It's my job to keep a check on stock levels.",
          "security check Security checks have become really strict at the airport.",
          "spot check The police are carrying out spot checks on (= quick examinations of a limited number of) drivers over the Christmas period to test for alcohol levels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pattern of squares in two or more colours:",
        "examples": [
          "a shirt with a pattern of blue and yellow checks",
          "I chose the red and white check.",
          "She covered the bed in a blue and white check blanket.",
          "a grey check suit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "Can I have the check, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit something:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to find ways of keeping our expenditure in check."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rules intended to prevent one person or group from having too much power within an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "A system of checks and balances exists to ensure that our government is truly democratic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark (✓) that shows that something is correct or has been done:",
        "examples": [
          "Put a check by the names of the people who have accepted the invitation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in chess, the act of directly attacking the other player's king:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I should have given check (= attacked my opponent's king) at move 23 instead of trying to find a safer square for the rook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your king is in check in chess, it is being directly attacked by the other player:",
        "examples": [
          "Your king is in check from my knight.",
          "If your king is in check, you must make a move that protects it.",
          "I couldn't take her bishop because I was in check.",
          "He moved his queen and put his opponent's king in check.",
          "You must not make any move that would put your king in check."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some sports such as ice hockey, a move in which a player tries to prevent an opponent from scoring by hitting or pushing them to try to make them lose the ball or puck:",
        "examples": [
          "The check that he levelled on Branson was perfectly legal according to the rules of the game.",
          "The referee awarded a penalty kick for an illegal check on McCann."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say yes to someone who is making certain that all the things on a list have been dealt with or included:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Did you bring your sleeping bag?\" \"Check.\" \"Pillow?\" \"Check.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you say in chess, if you directly attack the other player's king",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at or give your attention to something to get information, often to help you decide if something is correct, safe, or suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Check to see what the weather is like outside.",
          "[ T ] I brought the car to the garage to have the brakes checked.",
          "[ T ] We checked our records for any information about him.",
          "[ I ] We have a claim for lost luggage, and we are checking into it.",
          "[ T ] The doctors checked his heart and said it was fine.",
          "[ T ] Before you hand in your papers, check your spelling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone from doing or saying something, or to prevent something from increasing or continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "He started to interrupt but checked himself and said nothing.",
          "The program is designed to check the spread of malaria."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave your outer clothing or property temporarily in the care of someone else, usually as a convenience:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s check our coats before going through the galleries.",
          "Passengers on this flight will be allowed one carry-on bag, and will have to check any additional bags."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark items to show your preferences:",
        "examples": [
          "Check the box corresponding to the correct answer to each question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a printed form, used instead of money, to make payments from your bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve got to cash my pay check.",
          "She wrote me a check for $120."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pattern made of different colored squares, or one of these squares:",
        "examples": [
          "The shirt has a pattern of blue and yellow checks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign (✓) that shows that something is correct or done or has been examined:",
        "examples": [
          "Put a check next to the names of the people who have already paid for their tickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request for payment of money owed to a restaurant, or the piece of paper on which it is written:",
        "examples": [
          "Waiter, may I have the check, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of looking at or giving your attention to something to get information, often to help you decide if something is correct, safe, or suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "The FBI did a thorough background check on him (= looked into his past experience and relationships)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way to stop someone from doing or saying something, or to prevent something from increasing or continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "New rules would put a check on rising interest rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ticket or small object that you are given and that you use to get back your coat or other personal possessions left in the care of someone else for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought I put the coat check in my pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make certain that something or someone is correct, safe, or suitable, for example by examining it or them, or by asking someone:",
        "examples": [
          "When the shipment arrived, she checked to make sure nothing was broken.",
          "A security officer checked our bags at the entrance to the building.",
          "I'd like to check my bank balance, please.",
          "check on sth The supervisor will check on your progress next week.",
          "check (sth) for sth Always check your reports for spelling errors before you hand them in.",
          "check (sth) with sb Please could you check the figures with the sales manager?",
          "check that Check that you have all the necessary documentation before you travel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from increasing or continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "Our first priority is to control public spending and check inflation.",
          "We tried to check the spread of the rumour that the company was being sold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave something with someone at a particular place, so that they can take care of it for a short time, or so it can be put on a plane or train:",
        "examples": [
          "Please check your coats at the coatroom prior to the meeting.",
          "He checked his baggage as soon as he got to the airport.",
          "These articles may only be carried in checked baggage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a mark next to an item on a list, or to click on a checkbox on a computer screen in order to make a choice:",
        "examples": [
          "Please check the box above to agree to our terms and conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if information checks, it makes it likely that other information is true:",
        "examples": [
          "check with sth Her statement checks with most of the eye-witness reports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Put a check beside each item that you wish to order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an examination of something in order to make certain that it is correct or the way that it should be:",
        "examples": [
          "give sth a check Give the invoice another check before you seal the carton.",
          "carry out/do a check (on/of sth) They carried out a check of all the electrical equipment.",
          "regular/routine check A regular check is done on all our equipment.",
          "quick/thorough check All these documents will need a thorough check before you send them off.",
          "keep a check on sth It's my job to keep a check on stock levels.",
          "Security checks at airports have become very strict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an examination of somebody to see if they are healthy or have a medical problem:",
        "examples": [
          "health/medical check Purchasers of the policy will be required to undergo a medical check."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper given to you when you have finished eating at a restaurant, showing how much money you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "Can we have the check, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that stops something else from increasing or getting worse:",
        "examples": [
          "keep a check on sth The new administration is expected to keep a tight check on inflation.",
          "act/serve as a check on sth These controls are designed to act as a check on fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a limit on something so that it does not increase or become worse:",
        "examples": [
          "We must find ways of keeping our expenditure in check."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rules intended to prevent one person or group from having too much power within a country or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "A system of checks and balances exists to ensure that our government is truly democratic.",
          "Many executives amassed enormous power by ignoring the normal checks and balances of the financial world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "checkup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical examination to test your general state of health:",
        "examples": [
          "She goes to her doctor for regular checkups.",
          "a dental checkup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical examination to test your general state of health:",
        "examples": [
          "You should have an annual medical checkup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "checkups": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical examination to test your general state of health:",
        "examples": [
          "She goes to her doctor for regular checkups.",
          "a dental checkup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical examination to test your general state of health:",
        "examples": [
          "You should have an annual medical checkup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheddar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard cow's milk cheese, usually pale yellow in the UK and orange-yellow in the US, originally made in southwest England :",
        "examples": [
          "mild cheddar Do you prefer mild or mature cheddar?",
          "mature cheddar I prefer mature over mild cheddar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money:",
        "examples": [
          "He has plenty of cheddar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard cheese that is yellow or white in color",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheek": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the soft part of your face that is below your eye and between your mouth and ear:",
        "examples": [
          "The tears ran down her cheeks.",
          "rosy cheeks",
          "He embraced her, kissing her on both cheeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaviour or talk that is rude and shows no respect:",
        "examples": [
          "He told me off for being late when he arrived half an hour after me. What a cheek!",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She's got some cheek to take your car without asking.",
          "He had the cheek to ask me to pay for her!",
          "She's always getting into trouble for giving her teachers cheek (= being rude to them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two halves of your bottom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be rude to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always getting into trouble for cheeking his teachers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either side of your face below the eyes, where except at the top the skin has no bone behind it and is therefore soft:",
        "examples": [
          "She welcomed me with a kiss on the cheek."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude behavior or lack of respect:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] First he messed up my work and then he had the cheek to accuse me of being disorganized."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheekbone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the two bones at the top of your cheeks, just below your eye and towards your ear:",
        "examples": [
          "She has the high cheekbones of a supermodel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two bones at the sides of your face just below your eye",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheekbones": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the two bones at the top of your cheeks, just below your eye and towards your ear:",
        "examples": [
          "She has the high cheekbones of a supermodel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two bones at the sides of your face just below your eye",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheeks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the soft part of your face that is below your eye and between your mouth and ear:",
        "examples": [
          "The tears ran down her cheeks.",
          "rosy cheeks",
          "He embraced her, kissing her on both cheeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaviour or talk that is rude and shows no respect:",
        "examples": [
          "He told me off for being late when he arrived half an hour after me. What a cheek!",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She's got some cheek to take your car without asking.",
          "He had the cheek to ask me to pay for her!",
          "She's always getting into trouble for giving her teachers cheek (= being rude to them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two halves of your bottom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be rude to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always getting into trouble for cheeking his teachers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either side of your face below the eyes, where except at the top the skin has no bone behind it and is therefore soft:",
        "examples": [
          "She welcomed me with a kiss on the cheek."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude behavior or lack of respect:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] First he messed up my work and then he had the cheek to accuse me of being disorganized."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheeky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slightly rude or showing no respect, but often in a funny way:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got such a cheeky grin.",
          "Don't be so cheeky!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that you eat, drink, or do, especially when this is done quickly, without planning, or when you should not really do it:",
        "examples": [
          "We just went outside for a cheeky cigarette."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give a loud shout of approval or encouragement:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone cheered as the winners received their medals.",
          "He was cheering for the other side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud shout of approval or encouragement:",
        "examples": [
          "Her speech was received with cheers and a standing ovation.",
          "His victory in the 400 metres earned him the biggest cheer of the afternoon.",
          "Three cheers for the winning team!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "The victory in the by-election has brought great cheer to the Liberal Democrats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be happy:",
        "examples": [
          "Be of good cheer, my friend - things will get better."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a shout of approval or encouragement for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I was one of the people who jumped up and cheered after that speech."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a loud shout of approval or encouragement:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone cheered as the winners received their medals.",
          "He was cheering for the other side."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheerful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happy and positive:",
        "examples": [
          "He's usually fairly cheerful.",
          "You're in a cheerful mood this morning.",
          "She manages to stay cheerful (= happy and positive) despite everything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a place or thing that is bright and pleasant and makes you feel positive and happy:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor's waiting room was bright and cheerful with yellow walls and curtains.",
          "Turn that dreadful wailing music off and put on something cheerful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happy and positive in feeling or attitude:",
        "examples": [
          "a cheerful face/spirit",
          "He was a cheerful man with a kind word for everybody."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a thing or place is cheerful, it is pleasant and friendly and is likely to make you feel positive and happy:",
        "examples": [
          "The guest bedroom was bright, airy, and cheerful, overlooking the garden."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheerfully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a happy and positive way:",
        "examples": [
          "She walked down the road, whistling cheerfully.",
          "\"Hello, Mrs Morris!\" he exclaimed cheerfully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is bright and pleasant and makes you feel positive and happy:",
        "examples": [
          "The classrooms were cheerfully decorated with children's artwork.",
          "The playroom is cheerfully bright and sunny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without worrying or feeling sad or sorry about something:",
        "examples": [
          "By the end of the evening I could cheerfully have punched him.",
          "They cheerfully admit that their research may have little practical value."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that encourages you and makes you feel happier:",
        "examples": [
          "We received some cheering news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shouts of encouragement and approval",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheerio": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "goodbye:",
        "examples": [
          "Cheerio! Have a good trip!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheerleader": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, usually a woman or girl in an organized group, who leads the crowd in shouting encouragement and supporting a team at a sports event:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who strongly supports a particular idea or person:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a cheerleader for the new economic plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young person who leads a crowd at a sports event in shouting encouragement and supporting a team",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who actively supports an idea or plan and who tries to get other people to support it:",
        "examples": [
          "cheerleader of/for sth She has been a longtime cheerleader for clean energy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheerleaders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, usually a woman or girl in an organized group, who leads the crowd in shouting encouragement and supporting a team at a sports event:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who strongly supports a particular idea or person:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a cheerleader for the new economic plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young person who leads a crowd at a sports event in shouting encouragement and supporting a team",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who actively supports an idea or plan and who tries to get other people to support it:",
        "examples": [
          "cheerleader of/for sth She has been a longtime cheerleader for clean energy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheerleading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of leading the crowd in shouting encouragement and supporting a team at a sports event. The activity usually involves dancing, chanting (= repeating a word or phrase), and special gymnastic movements:",
        "examples": [
          "Cheerleading combines a mixture of gymnastics, dance, and teamwork."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of strongly supporting a particular idea or person:",
        "examples": [
          "He continued his cheerleading for the local candidate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a friendly expression said just before you drink an alcoholic drink:",
        "examples": [
          "Cheers! Your good health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean \"thank you\":",
        "examples": [
          "\"I've saved you a seat.\" \"Cheers, mate.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean \"goodbye\":",
        "examples": [
          "\"Bye.\" \"Cheers, see you next week.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly expression spoken before tasting a drink; a toast",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bright and happy:",
        "examples": [
          "She walked in with a cheery \"Good morning!\"",
          "He gave us a cheery wave as we drove past."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing happiness, or making you feel happier:",
        "examples": [
          "She always gave us a cheery greeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheese": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a food made from milk, or from a milk-like substance taken from plants, that can be either firm or soft and is usually yellow or white in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like a slice/piece of cheese with your bread?",
          "goat's cheese Some people dislike goat's cheese because they think it tastes too strong.",
          "grated cheese You need 250 grams of grated cheese for this recipe.",
          "soft cheese I like French soft cheeses such as Brie and Camembert.",
          "hard cheese I prefer hard cheeses, like cheddar.",
          "cheese and biscuits",
          "Try the jackfruit burger with vegan cheese."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a firm, sweet substance made by boiling sugar and fruit, especially quince (= a hard fruit similar to a large apple), eaten cold with meat or cheese:",
        "examples": [
          "Top the oatcake with a slice of cold roast pheasant and a thin disc of quince cheese.",
          "She is harvesting damsons, quinces, and apples from the trees in the garden ready to start making the year's supply of fruit cheeses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of solid food made from milk, used with many other foods and eaten plain, esp. with crackers:",
        "examples": [
          "American/Swiss cheese",
          "[ U ] I’d like a pizza with extra cheese, please."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheeseburger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hamburger (= round, flat shape made of meat, eaten between bread) with a slice of melted cheese",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hamburger with a slice of melted cheese on it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheeseburgers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hamburger (= round, flat shape made of meat, eaten between bread) with a slice of melted cheese",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hamburger with a slice of melted cheese on it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheesecake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cake made from a layer of biscuit, or a sweet pastry base, covered with soft cheese, eggs, sugar, and sometimes fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "lemon/almond cheesecake"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "photographs of sexually attractive young women wearing very few clothes, or the women who appear in such photographs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cake made from a sweet pastry base covered with a mixture of soft cheese, eggs, sugar, and sometimes fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I like strawberry cheesecake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheeses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a food made from milk, or from a milk-like substance taken from plants, that can be either firm or soft and is usually yellow or white in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like a slice/piece of cheese with your bread?",
          "goat's cheese Some people dislike goat's cheese because they think it tastes too strong.",
          "grated cheese You need 250 grams of grated cheese for this recipe.",
          "soft cheese I like French soft cheeses such as Brie and Camembert.",
          "hard cheese I prefer hard cheeses, like cheddar.",
          "cheese and biscuits",
          "Try the jackfruit burger with vegan cheese."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a firm, sweet substance made by boiling sugar and fruit, especially quince (= a hard fruit similar to a large apple), eaten cold with meat or cheese:",
        "examples": [
          "Top the oatcake with a slice of cold roast pheasant and a thin disc of quince cheese.",
          "She is harvesting damsons, quinces, and apples from the trees in the garden ready to start making the year's supply of fruit cheeses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of solid food made from milk, used with many other foods and eaten plain, esp. with crackers:",
        "examples": [
          "American/Swiss cheese",
          "[ U ] I’d like a pizza with extra cheese, please."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheesy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of bad quality or in bad taste:",
        "examples": [
          "cheesy hotel music",
          "cheesy adverts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cheesy smile is wide but not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "cheesy grin She gave a cheesy grin to the cameras."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tasting like or of cheese:",
        "examples": [
          "cheesy snacks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's feet, shoes, or socks are cheesy, they smell unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone here's got cheesy feet!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cheap or of low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The tourist shops had nothing but cheesy souvenirs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheetah": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wild animal of the cat family, with yellowish-brown fur and black spots, that can run faster than any other animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Cheetahs are mainly found in Africa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, wild cat that has yellow-brown fur and black spots and that lives in Africa and south Asia, and is known for its speed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheetahs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wild animal of the cat family, with yellowish-brown fur and black spots, that can run faster than any other animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Cheetahs are mainly found in Africa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, wild cat that has yellow-brown fur and black spots and that lives in Africa and south Asia, and is known for its speed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chef": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a skilled and trained cook who works in a hotel or restaurant, especially the most important cook:",
        "examples": [
          "He is one of the top chefs in Britain.",
          "head chef She is head chef at the Waldorf Astoria."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a skilled and trained cook who works in a restaurant, esp. the most important cook",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chefs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a skilled and trained cook who works in a hotel or restaurant, especially the most important cook:",
        "examples": [
          "He is one of the top chefs in Britain.",
          "head chef She is head chef at the Waldorf Astoria."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a skilled and trained cook who works in a restaurant, esp. the most important cook",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chekhov": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the literary principle that a writer should not include an object, detail, character, etc. in a story that is not necessary to the story:",
        "examples": [
          "The playwright Anton Chekhov observed that if there is a pistol hanging on the wall in the first act, it must go off before the end of the play, an observation which has become known as \"Chekhov's gun\".",
          "Some writers have said that Chekhov's gun makes stories predictable and boring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object, detail, character, etc. that appears near the beginning of a story and does not seem important, but becomes important later:",
        "examples": [
          "When you see him playing with a knife you can bet that, like Chekhov's gun, it will appear again before the end of the film.",
          "JK Rowling uses Chekhov's guns throughout Harry Potter, such as Harry's flying power, Ron's chess skills, or Riddle's diary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chemical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any basic substance that is used in or produced by a reaction involving changes to atoms or molecules:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has pledged to reduce the amount of chemicals used in food production.",
          "Each year, factories release millions of tons of toxic (= poisonous) chemicals into the atmosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to chemicals:",
        "examples": [
          "The chemical industry produces such things as petrochemicals, drugs, and rubber."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any basic substance that is used in or produced by a reaction involving changes to atoms or molecules:",
        "examples": [
          "His business manufactured farm chemicals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of, involved with, relating to, or made by using chemicals or chemistry:",
        "examples": [
          "the chemical industry",
          "a chemical plant producing plastics and rubber"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any basic substance which is used in or produced by a reaction involving changes to atoms or molecules:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has pledged to reduce the amount of chemicals used in food production.",
          "Each year, factories release millions of tonnes of toxic chemicals into the atmosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to chemicals:",
        "examples": [
          "The chemical industry produces such things as petrochemicals, drugs, paint, and rubber."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chemically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to or is caused by chemicals:",
        "examples": [
          "The fund provides money to clean up chemically polluted industrial sites.",
          "Stomach acid breaks down food, chemically altering it so that the body can extract the required nutrients."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chemicals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any basic substance that is used in or produced by a reaction involving changes to atoms or molecules:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has pledged to reduce the amount of chemicals used in food production.",
          "Each year, factories release millions of tons of toxic (= poisonous) chemicals into the atmosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to chemicals:",
        "examples": [
          "The chemical industry produces such things as petrochemicals, drugs, and rubber."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any basic substance that is used in or produced by a reaction involving changes to atoms or molecules:",
        "examples": [
          "His business manufactured farm chemicals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of, involved with, relating to, or made by using chemicals or chemistry:",
        "examples": [
          "the chemical industry",
          "a chemical plant producing plastics and rubber"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any basic substance which is used in or produced by a reaction involving changes to atoms or molecules:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has pledged to reduce the amount of chemicals used in food production.",
          "Each year, factories release millions of tonnes of toxic chemicals into the atmosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to chemicals:",
        "examples": [
          "The chemical industry produces such things as petrochemicals, drugs, paint, and rubber."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chemist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who studies chemistry, or a scientist who works with chemicals or studies their reactions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to prepare and sell medicines and other goods in a shop",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shop where you can buy medicines, make-up, and sometimes other things such as chocolate",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a scientist who works with chemicals or studies their reactions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br A chemist or chemist's is a drugstore.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who studies chemistry, or a scientist who works with chemicals or studies their reactions:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a chemist who led several rubber research institutes in Malaysia.",
          "a forensic/industrial/nuclear/research chemist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to prepare and sell medicines in a store:",
        "examples": [
          "If you think that you may qualify for free prescriptions, ask the chemist for a receipt form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a store where you can buy medicines, beauty products, products for washing your body, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He is chairman of Boots, Britain's biggest chemist.",
          "Jane was a pharmacist in a chemist's in a small town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chemistry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of the basic characteristics of substances and the ways in which they react or combine:",
        "examples": [
          "She studied chemistry and physics at college.",
          "a chemistry department/laboratory"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the basic characteristics of a substance and the ways in which it reacts or combines with other substances:",
        "examples": [
          "A team of scientists has been studying the chemistry of the ozone layer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality that exists when two people understand and are attracted to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "The sexual chemistry between them was obvious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the basic characteristics of substances and the different ways in which they react or combine with other substances, or the scientific study of such substances and the way they act with other substances:",
        "examples": [
          "a chemistry department/laboratory"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml Chemistry is also the ability of people to have a good relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "Building a strong team requires paying attention to team chemistry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chemotherapy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the treatment of diseases using chemicals:",
        "examples": [
          "Chemotherapy is often used in the treatment of cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the treatment of diseases, esp. cancer, using chemicals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheque": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a printed form, used instead of money, to make payments from your bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "I wrote him a cheque for £50.",
          "I don't have any cash on me, so could I pay with a/by cheque?",
          "Who should I make out this cheque to? (= Whose name should I write on it?)",
          "Please make your cheques payable to The Brighter Toyshop Ltd (= write this name on them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "check",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a printed form that you can write an amount of money on and sign in order to make a payment from your bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "write (sb) a cheque (for sth) I wrote him a cheque for £50.",
          "make out a cheque to sb Who should I make out this cheque to?",
          "Please make your cheque payable to S Jones.",
          "pay by cheque It is becoming increasingly unusual for people to pay by cheque.",
          "accept/take cheques From next year this store will no longer take cheques.",
          "stop a cheque If you suspect fraud, contact your bank and ask them to stop the cheque and ensure that it is not paid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a cheque bounces, or is bounced, the bank refuses to pay it because there is not enough money in the account:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank had bounced my cheque because some of the funds in the account had not cleared in time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange a cheque for cash:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sorry, but we are not able to cash cheques."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a cheque clears, or a bank clears it, money is made available because it has been successfully paid from one account to another:",
        "examples": [
          "You will not be able to withdraw funds until the bank has cleared your cheque."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheques": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a printed form, used instead of money, to make payments from your bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "I wrote him a cheque for £50.",
          "I don't have any cash on me, so could I pay with a/by cheque?",
          "Who should I make out this cheque to? (= Whose name should I write on it?)",
          "Please make your cheques payable to The Brighter Toyshop Ltd (= write this name on them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "check",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a printed form that you can write an amount of money on and sign in order to make a payment from your bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "write (sb) a cheque (for sth) I wrote him a cheque for £50.",
          "make out a cheque to sb Who should I make out this cheque to?",
          "Please make your cheque payable to S Jones.",
          "pay by cheque It is becoming increasingly unusual for people to pay by cheque.",
          "accept/take cheques From next year this store will no longer take cheques.",
          "stop a cheque If you suspect fraud, contact your bank and ask them to stop the cheque and ensure that it is not paid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a cheque bounces, or is bounced, the bank refuses to pay it because there is not enough money in the account:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank had bounced my cheque because some of the funds in the account had not cleared in time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange a cheque for cash:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sorry, but we are not able to cash cheques."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a cheque clears, or a bank clears it, money is made available because it has been successfully paid from one account to another:",
        "examples": [
          "You will not be able to withdraw funds until the bank has cleared your cheque."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cherish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to love, protect, and care for someone or something that is important to you:",
        "examples": [
          "Although I cherish my children, I do allow them their independence.",
          "Her most cherished possession is a 1926 letter from F. Scott Fitzgerald.",
          "Freedom of speech is a cherished (= carefully protected) right in this country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep hopes, memories, or ideas in your mind because they are important to you and bring you pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "I cherish the memories of the time we spent together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep hopes, memories, or ideas in your mind because they are important to you and bring you pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "We cherish the many memories we have of our dear mother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cherished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bringing the pleasure of love or caring about someone or something that is important to you:",
        "examples": [
          "Her most cherished possession is a 1926 letter from F. Scott Fitzgerald."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chernobyl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a city in northern Ukraine that was the site of a serious explosion in a nuclear power station in 1986:",
        "examples": [
          "Within a 30 km radius of Chernobyl, 135,000 people were evacuated.",
          "The long-term mental health consequences of the Chernobyl disaster continue to be a concern."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cherries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, round, soft red or black fruit with a single hard seed in the middle, or the tree on which the fruit grows",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "bright red:",
        "examples": [
          "cherry-red lips"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round, soft, red or black fruit with a single, hard seed in the middle, or the tree on which the fruit grows",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cherry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, round, soft red or black fruit with a single hard seed in the middle, or the tree on which the fruit grows",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "bright red:",
        "examples": [
          "cherry-red lips"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round, soft, red or black fruit with a single, hard seed in the middle, or the tree on which the fruit grows",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chess": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played by two people on a square board, in which each player has 16 pieces that can be moved on the board in different ways",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played by two people on a square board, in which each player has 16 pieces that can be moved on the board in different ways",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chessboard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a square board divided into 64 smaller squares, half of which are light and half dark in colour, used for playing the game of chess or draughts",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the upper front part of the body of humans and some animals, between the stomach and the neck, containing the heart and lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "He was shot in the chest at point blank range.",
          "He folded his arms across his chest.",
          "His shirt was open to the waist revealing a very hairy chest.",
          "She went to the doctor complaining of chest pains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, strong box, usually made of wood, used for storing goods or possessions or for moving possessions from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Her books and clothes were packed into chests and shipped across to Canada."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the upper front part of the body of humans and some animals, between the stomach and the neck, enclosing the heart and lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "He folded his arms across his chest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, strong box, usually made of wood, which is used for storing valuable goods or possessions or for moving possessions from one place to another",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chesterfields": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of sofa, often covered in leather. Chesterfields have arms that curve outwards and that are at the same height as the back of the sofa. The arms and back have buttons set into the leather or material.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sofa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chestnut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large tree with leaves divided into five parts and large, round nuts:",
        "examples": [
          "a 200-year-old chestnut tree",
          "forests full of oak and chestnut"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, brown nut that grows on a sweet chestnut tree, often cooked and eaten hot:",
        "examples": [
          "A man in the street was selling bags of roast chestnuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reddish-brown horse",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reddish-brown colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "reddish-brown in colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, shiny, red-brown nut, or the tree on which the nuts grow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Chestnut is also a deep red-brown color.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chests": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the upper front part of the body of humans and some animals, between the stomach and the neck, containing the heart and lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "He was shot in the chest at point blank range.",
          "He folded his arms across his chest.",
          "His shirt was open to the waist revealing a very hairy chest.",
          "She went to the doctor complaining of chest pains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, strong box, usually made of wood, used for storing goods or possessions or for moving possessions from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Her books and clothes were packed into chests and shipped across to Canada."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the upper front part of the body of humans and some animals, between the stomach and the neck, enclosing the heart and lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "He folded his arms across his chest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, strong box, usually made of wood, which is used for storing valuable goods or possessions or for moving possessions from one place to another",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chevron": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shape like a V or an upside down V, used especially on the sleeve of a police or military uniform to show the wearer's rank, or on road signs in Britain to show a severe bend in the road",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to crush food into smaller, softer pieces with the teeth so that it can be swallowed:",
        "examples": [
          "This meat is difficult to chew.",
          "You don't chew your food enough - that's why you get indigestion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bite something repeatedly with your teeth, usually in order to taste its flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like some gum to chew?",
          "chew on She gave the children some sweets to chew on during the long car journey.",
          "She sat in the dentist's waiting room, nervously chewing at (= biting) her nails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of chewing something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of hard food that can be given to an animal to chew:",
        "examples": [
          "Chews can be a good way to improve your pet's oral hygiene.",
          "dog chew Dog chews are sometimes made from rawhide or bone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard sweet that gets softer the more you chew it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush food into smaller, softer pieces with the teeth so that it is easier to swallow:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The steak was tough and hard to chew."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chewed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush food into smaller, softer pieces with the teeth so that it can be swallowed:",
        "examples": [
          "This meat is difficult to chew.",
          "You don't chew your food enough - that's why you get indigestion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bite something repeatedly with your teeth, usually in order to taste its flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like some gum to chew?",
          "chew on She gave the children some sweets to chew on during the long car journey.",
          "She sat in the dentist's waiting room, nervously chewing at (= biting) her nails."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chewing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush food into smaller, softer pieces with the teeth so that it can be swallowed:",
        "examples": [
          "This meat is difficult to chew.",
          "You don't chew your food enough - that's why you get indigestion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bite something repeatedly with your teeth, usually in order to taste its flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like some gum to chew?",
          "chew on She gave the children some sweets to chew on during the long car journey.",
          "She sat in the dentist's waiting room, nervously chewing at (= biting) her nails."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chews": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to crush food into smaller, softer pieces with the teeth so that it can be swallowed:",
        "examples": [
          "This meat is difficult to chew.",
          "You don't chew your food enough - that's why you get indigestion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bite something repeatedly with your teeth, usually in order to taste its flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like some gum to chew?",
          "chew on She gave the children some sweets to chew on during the long car journey.",
          "She sat in the dentist's waiting room, nervously chewing at (= biting) her nails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of chewing something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of hard food that can be given to an animal to chew:",
        "examples": [
          "Chews can be a good way to improve your pet's oral hygiene.",
          "dog chew Dog chews are sometimes made from rawhide or bone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard sweet that gets softer the more you chew it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush food into smaller, softer pieces with the teeth so that it is easier to swallow:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The steak was tough and hard to chew."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chewy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Chewy food needs to be chewed a lot before it is swallowed:",
        "examples": [
          "The meat was tasteless and chewy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food) needing to be crushed a lot with the teeth before it is swallowed:",
        "examples": [
          "We enjoyed the fine, chewy, thick-crusted bread."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cheyenne": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital and the largest city of the US state of Wyoming:",
        "examples": [
          "Twenty-four people turned out to discuss proposed rule changes affecting state parks and historic sites at a public meeting in Cheyenne.",
          "Fourteen inches piled up in Cheyenne, Wyoming, its fourth heaviest single-day snowfall on record."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in some systems of Chinese medicine and exercise, the most important energy that a person has",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stylish and fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "I like your haircut - it's very chic.",
          "a chic restaurant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being stylish and fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "British politicians are not renowned for their chic.",
          "A striped top is a simple way of injecting some Parisian chic into your wardrobe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stylish and fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s an increasing demand for the more chic, higher-quality merchandise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chicago": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the largest city in Illinois, a state in the central US:",
        "examples": [
          "They travelled from New Orleans to Chicago.",
          "He taught at the University of Chicago."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chicanery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "clever, dishonest talk or behaviour that is used to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "The investigation revealed political chicanery and corruption at the highest levels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dishonest but attractive talk or behavior that is used to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "The investigation has revealed political chicanery and corruption at the highest levels."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a baby bird, especially a young chicken",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young woman. This word is considered offensive by many women.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a baby bird, esp. a young chicken",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chicken": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of bird kept on a farm for its eggs or its meat, or the meat of this bird that is cooked and eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "A male chicken is called a cock and a female chicken is called a hen.",
          "We're having roast/fried chicken for dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not brave:",
        "examples": [
          "Jump, you chicken!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not brave:",
        "examples": [
          "Why won't you jump? Are you chicken?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of bird kept on a farm for its eggs or its meat, or the meat of this bird which is cooked and eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is too frightened to do something involving a risk",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chickens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of bird kept on a farm for its eggs or its meat, or the meat of this bird that is cooked and eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "A male chicken is called a cock and a female chicken is called a hen.",
          "We're having roast/fried chicken for dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not brave:",
        "examples": [
          "Jump, you chicken!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not brave:",
        "examples": [
          "Why won't you jump? Are you chicken?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of bird kept on a farm for its eggs or its meat, or the meat of this bird which is cooked and eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is too frightened to do something involving a risk",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chickenshit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chicks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a baby bird, especially a young chicken",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young woman. This word is considered offensive by many women.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a baby bird, esp. a young chicken",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chief": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "most important or main:",
        "examples": [
          "The chief problem we have in the area now is the spread of disease.",
          "The weather was our chief reason for coming here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "highest in rank:",
        "examples": [
          "the chief fire officer/accountant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person in charge of a group or organization, or the ruler of a tribe:",
        "examples": [
          "a police chief",
          "A new chief of the security forces has just been appointed.",
          "[ as form of address ] UK humorous Can you sign this form for me, chief?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most important:",
        "examples": [
          "Their chief objection to the appointment was that she had no judicial experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "highest in position or power:",
        "examples": [
          "the chief economist/engineer/nurse",
          "He is chairman and chief executive of the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person in charge of a group or organization, or the ruler of a tribe (= a group of families):",
        "examples": [
          "the chief of police"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "biggest or most important; main:",
        "examples": [
          "Our chief concern right now is getting all these goods out onto the shelves.",
          "Coffee and rice are the country's chief exports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "highest in rank:",
        "examples": [
          "the chief accountant/security officer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a police/fire chief",
          "the chief of police"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chiefs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "most important or main:",
        "examples": [
          "The chief problem we have in the area now is the spread of disease.",
          "The weather was our chief reason for coming here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "highest in rank:",
        "examples": [
          "the chief fire officer/accountant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person in charge of a group or organization, or the ruler of a tribe:",
        "examples": [
          "a police chief",
          "A new chief of the security forces has just been appointed.",
          "[ as form of address ] UK humorous Can you sign this form for me, chief?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most important:",
        "examples": [
          "Their chief objection to the appointment was that she had no judicial experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "highest in position or power:",
        "examples": [
          "the chief economist/engineer/nurse",
          "He is chairman and chief executive of the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person in charge of a group or organization, or the ruler of a tribe (= a group of families):",
        "examples": [
          "the chief of police"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "biggest or most important; main:",
        "examples": [
          "Our chief concern right now is getting all these goods out onto the shelves.",
          "Coffee and rice are the country's chief exports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "highest in rank:",
        "examples": [
          "the chief accountant/security officer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a police/fire chief",
          "the chief of police"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chieftain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the leader of a tribe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the leader of a tribe (= a group of families)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chihuahua": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small dog with large eyes and smooth hair",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "child": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a boy or girl from the time of birth until he or she is an adult, or a son or daughter of any age:",
        "examples": [
          "an eight-year-old child",
          "As a child I didn't eat vegetables.",
          "A small group of children waited outside the door.",
          "Both her children are now married with children of their own.",
          "Jan is married with three young children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult who behaves badly, like a badly behaved child:",
        "examples": [
          "He's such a child if he doesn't get his own way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has been very influenced by a particular period or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Me, I'm a child of the 60s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from the time of birth until he or she is an adult, or a son or daughter of any age:",
        "examples": [
          "Jan has a three-year-old child and two school-age children.",
          "Now in their 60s, Jerome and Sally have two grown children (= adult sons or daughters)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "childbearing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process or fact of having babies:",
        "examples": [
          "Delayed childbearing, smaller families, and careers for women are increasingly becoming the norm.",
          "How does childbearing affect women's incomes?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the time in her life when a woman is able to have babies:",
        "examples": [
          "childbearing age The survey is only concerned with women of childbearing age.",
          "childbearing years The procedure could allow women to conceive past their normal childbearing years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the process of a woman becoming pregnant and giving birth to a baby:",
        "examples": [
          "women of childbearing age"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "childbirth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving birth to a baby:",
        "examples": [
          "A great number of women used to die in childbirth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of giving birth to a baby",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "childcare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "care for children, especially that provided by either the government, an organization, or a person while parents are at work or are absent for another reason:",
        "examples": [
          "Without affordable childcare, many mothers who wish to work are unable to.",
          "I need to arrange child care for the school holidays.",
          "What childcare facilities does your company offer?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "care for a child or children while their parents are at work or are absent for another reason:",
        "examples": [
          "What childcare facilities does your company offer?",
          "Without adequate childcare provision, many women who wish to work are unable to do so."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "childhood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time when someone is a child:",
        "examples": [
          "She had an unhappy childhood.",
          "Childhood is not always a happy time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time when a person is a child:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She spent most of her childhood on a farm in Texas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "childhoods": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time when someone is a child:",
        "examples": [
          "She had an unhappy childhood.",
          "Childhood is not always a happy time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time when a person is a child:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She spent most of her childhood on a farm in Texas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "childish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "typical of a child:",
        "examples": [
          "childish handwriting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an adult is childish, they behave badly in a way that would be expected of a child:",
        "examples": [
          "He wasn't enjoying the occasion so he thought he'd spoil it for everyone else - it was very childish of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "like or typical of a child, or intended for children:",
        "examples": [
          "a childish body",
          "The pictures made the magazine look childish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you describe the behavior of an adult or an older child as childish, you mean the person is behaving in a foolish way that is typical of a young child’s behavior.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "childless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without children:",
        "examples": [
          "Couples who are childless can feel excluded from the rest of society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without children:",
        "examples": [
          "a childless couple"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "childlike": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of adults) showing the good qualities that children have, such as trusting people, being honest and enthusiastic:",
        "examples": [
          "a childlike innocence/quality",
          "All her life she had a childlike trust in other people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "childproof": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "safe for children because of not being able to be opened, operated, reached, etc. by a child:",
        "examples": [
          "Most bottles of bleach have childproof caps.",
          "Install childproof latches on your kitchen cabinet doors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a place safe for children by preventing them from reaching or touching things that are dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "When your baby starts to crawl, you will need to childproof your home.",
          "It is good for a toddler to roam freely around a room as long as it has been childproofed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult for children to open or use:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep all medicines in their original childproof containers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "children": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of child",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "pl of child",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the small red or green seed case from particular types of pepper plant that is used to make some foods spicy:",
        "examples": [
          "I use chopped mild green chiles.",
          "Breakfast was scrambled egg with red chile.",
          "chile sauce/oil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country in South America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chilean": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Chile or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Chile",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chili": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become cold but not freeze:",
        "examples": [
          "I've put the beer in the fridge to chill.",
          "Chill the wine before serving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of cold:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a chill in the air this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight fever:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't go out with wet hair, you might catch a chill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden unpleasant feeling, especially of fear:",
        "examples": [
          "I suddenly realized, with a chill of apprehension, the danger ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "chilly  (= cold)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "We're a lot more chill about this than our parents were.",
          "The bar has a pretty chill vibe and the service is great."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become cold but not freeze:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Allow the pudding to chill.",
          "[ T ] Chill the pudding before serving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cold feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun was bright, but there was a chill in the air.",
          "fig. His words sent a chill down her spine (= made her suddenly very fearful)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A chill is also a feeling of cold in your body that makes you shake slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "She came home with a headache and chills."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chilled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made cold, usually by being put in a fridge:",
        "examples": [
          "Serve this delicious starter with a very chilled white wine.",
          "I like to drink the juice in a chilled glass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relaxed, not getting worried or angry about anything:",
        "examples": [
          "Me, I'm feeling pretty chilled.",
          "You're a very chilled person and people feel relaxed around you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chilling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "a chilling tale",
          "The monument stands as a chilling reminder of man's inhumanity to man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Chilling also means frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "The chilling plot of this suspenseful novel moves with amazing quickness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chills": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become cold but not freeze:",
        "examples": [
          "I've put the beer in the fridge to chill.",
          "Chill the wine before serving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of cold:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a chill in the air this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight fever:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't go out with wet hair, you might catch a chill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden unpleasant feeling, especially of fear:",
        "examples": [
          "I suddenly realized, with a chill of apprehension, the danger ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "chilly  (= cold)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "We're a lot more chill about this than our parents were.",
          "The bar has a pretty chill vibe and the service is great."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become cold but not freeze:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Allow the pudding to chill.",
          "[ T ] Chill the pudding before serving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cold feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun was bright, but there was a chill in the air.",
          "fig. His words sent a chill down her spine (= made her suddenly very fearful)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A chill is also a feeling of cold in your body that makes you shake slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "She came home with a headache and chills."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chilly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of weather, conditions in a room, or parts of the body) cold:",
        "examples": [
          "The bathroom gets chilly in the winter.",
          "I felt a bit chilly so I put on a jacket.",
          "a chilly October day"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfriendly:",
        "examples": [
          "I went to see the sales manager but got a rather chilly reception."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cold but not freezing:",
        "examples": [
          "a chilly morning",
          "fig. Their relationship was decidedly chilly (= unfriendly) after the argument."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of bells) to make a clear ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "In the square the church bells chimed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "I was woken up by the chimes of the cathedral bells."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of small bells, or objects that make ringing sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "wind chimes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument consisting of a set of metal tubes that are hit to produce a ringing sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of bells) to make a clear ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The bell in the tower began to chime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ringing sound",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chimera": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Greek mythology (= ancient stories), a creature with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a snake's tail:",
        "examples": [
          "He built a clay model of the mythological Greek Chimera, part lion, part goat and part serpent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organism that contains cells or tissues from two or more different species or from two or more genetically different living things:",
        "examples": [
          "The clinic has created human-pig chimeras by adding human stem cells to pig fetuses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something made up of parts of things that are very different from each other:",
        "examples": [
          "The composer described the project as \"a chimera, a cobbled-together creature.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hope or dream that is very unlikely ever to come true:",
        "examples": [
          "Is the ideal of banishing hunger throughout the world just a chimera?",
          "Why do people chase the chimera of fame?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chimes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument consisting of a set of metal tubes that are hit to produce a ringing sound",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chiming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of bells) to make a clear ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "In the square the church bells chimed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chimney": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hollow structure that allows the smoke from a fire inside a building to escape to the air outside:",
        "examples": [
          "Factory chimneys belched dense white smoke into the sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow vertical passage in the rock of a cliff or mountain, through which a person can climb",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow structure that allows the smoke from a fire inside a building, esp. from a fireplace, to escape to the air outside",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chimneys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hollow structure that allows the smoke from a fire inside a building to escape to the air outside:",
        "examples": [
          "Factory chimneys belched dense white smoke into the sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow vertical passage in the rock of a cliff or mountain, through which a person can climb",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow structure that allows the smoke from a fire inside a building, esp. from a fireplace, to escape to the air outside",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chimp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, very intelligent African ape with black or brown fur",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an African ape (= animal related to monkeys) with black or brown fur",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chimpanzee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, very intelligent African ape with black or brown fur",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an African ape (= animal related to monkeys) with black or brown fur",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chimpanzees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, very intelligent African ape with black or brown fur",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an African ape (= animal related to monkeys) with black or brown fur",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chimps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, very intelligent African ape with black or brown fur",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an African ape (= animal related to monkeys) with black or brown fur",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a person's face below their mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "To keep the helmet in position, fasten the strap beneath the chin.",
          "She sat behind the table, her chin resting in her hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, to catch a ball that misses or bounces off the basket (= goal) and then pull it toward the body and hold it under the chin:",
        "examples": [
          "She was in a good position underneath the basket and was able to chin the rebound.",
          "When you get the ball, chin it so as to protect it from being stolen by the other team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold on to a fixed bar above your head and try to pull yourself upwards until your chin is level with the bar:",
        "examples": [
          "Over 29 percent of the 11-year-old boys in America cannot chin themselves once.",
          "She chinned the bar 27 times with one hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a person’s face below the mouth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "china": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "clay of a high quality that is shaped and then heated to make it permanently hard, or objects made from this, such as cups and plates:",
        "examples": [
          "china plates"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country in East Asia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "high quality clay that is shaped and then heated to make it permanently hard, or objects made from this such as cups and plates",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chinaman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, an occasion where a ball bowled (= thrown to the batter) by a left-arm spin bowler (= a player who throws the ball in such a way that that it turns around and around and changes direction when it hits the ground) moves to the right when it hits the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "I started bowling chinamen when I was a teenager.",
          "It has been suggested by some that the term \"chinaman\" be replaced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chinchilla": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small South American animal that can be kept as a pet and has very soft, pale grey fur",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fur of the chinchilla, used to make expensive coats, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a jacket trimmed in chinchilla"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a coat or other piece of clothing made from chinchilla fur:",
        "examples": [
          "Not many people can afford a mink or a chinchilla."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chinese": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to China, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from China",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the language spoken in China",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chink": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small narrow crack or opening:",
        "examples": [
          "I peered through a chink in the curtains and saw them all inside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "On a hot day it's nice to hear the chink of ice in a glass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a light ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The coins chinked lightly in his pocket as he walked along."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a Chinese person or someone who is thought to be Chinese",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow crack or opening:",
        "examples": [
          "Weeds were growing from a chink in the sidewalk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "the chink of glass against glass"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chinks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small narrow crack or opening:",
        "examples": [
          "I peered through a chink in the curtains and saw them all inside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "On a hot day it's nice to hear the chink of ice in a glass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a light ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The coins chinked lightly in his pocket as he walked along."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a Chinese person or someone who is thought to be Chinese",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow crack or opening:",
        "examples": [
          "Weeds were growing from a chink in the sidewalk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "the chink of glass against glass"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a person's face below their mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "To keep the helmet in position, fasten the strap beneath the chin.",
          "She sat behind the table, her chin resting in her hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, to catch a ball that misses or bounces off the basket (= goal) and then pull it toward the body and hold it under the chin:",
        "examples": [
          "She was in a good position underneath the basket and was able to chin the rebound.",
          "When you get the ball, chin it so as to protect it from being stolen by the other team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold on to a fixed bar above your head and try to pull yourself upwards until your chin is level with the bar:",
        "examples": [
          "Over 29 percent of the 11-year-old boys in America cannot chin themselves once.",
          "She chinned the bar 27 times with one hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a person’s face below the mouth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin piece of potato that is fried and usually eaten hot:",
        "examples": [
          "fish and chips",
          "beans/egg/sausage and chips",
          "oven chips oven chips (= chips that are baked in an oven rather than fried)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very thin, often round piece of fried potato, sometimes with a flavour added, sold especially in plastic bags:",
        "examples": [
          "bag of chips She bought two bags of chips with the drinks.",
          "You can't just sit in front of the TV eating chips all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin slice of fried maize, banana, or other food that is eaten cold:",
        "examples": [
          "tortilla chip tortilla chips and salsa",
          "banana chips"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small piece of semiconductor, especially in a computer, that contains extremely small electronic circuits and devices, and can perform particular operations:",
        "examples": [
          "a silicon chip"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece that has been broken off a larger object, or the mark left on an object such as a cup, plate, etc. where a small piece has been broken off it:",
        "examples": [
          "wood chips",
          "Polly fell and knocked a chip out of her front tooth.",
          "This mug's got a chip in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small plastic disc used to represent a particular amount of money in gambling:",
        "examples": [
          "bargaining chip figurative The hostages are being held as a bargaining chip by terrorist organizations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kick in football or a hit in golf or tennis, in which the ball goes high into the air for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "His splendid chip from the 18-yard line caught the goalkeeper off his line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break a small piece off something by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish my nail polish wouldn't keep chipping.",
          "He's chipped a bone in his wrist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kick a football or hit a golf or tennis ball high into the air for a short distance:",
        "examples": [
          "Berbatov managed to sidestep a tackle and chip the keeper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of something or a piece that has broken off a larger object:",
        "examples": [
          "chocolate chips",
          "wood chips",
          "Chips of paint from the peeling ceiling littered the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A chip is also the mark left on an object where a small piece has broken off.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A chip is a plastic piece used in some games to represent money or points.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small piece of silicon used in a computer and containing electronic systems and devices that can perform particular operations",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, flat piece of fried food, esp. a potato chip or tortilla chip:",
        "examples": [
          "a bag of corn chips"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small piece of electronic equipment that is used in computers and other electronic equipment for performing many tasks:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's chips are designed to deliver low power consumption and high performance, and are intended for mobile devices.",
          "Today you can put over a hundred million transistors on a tiny little computer chip.",
          "As prices for memory chips fell in recent months, the computer maker slashed prices on its products."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chipmunk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small North American animal with fur and dark stripes along its back",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, furry, North American animal with dark strips along its back",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chipmunks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small North American animal with fur and dark stripes along its back",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, furry, North American animal with dark strips along its back",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chipotle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of chilli that has been dried using smoke, used in Mexican cooking",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chipped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with a small piece or pieces broken off:",
        "examples": [
          "a chipped glass",
          "All the plates were old and chipped."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chipper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very happy:",
        "examples": [
          "You seem mighty chipper this morning - what's up?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happy and energetic:",
        "examples": [
          "You seem mighty chipper this morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chipping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of stone, put in road surfaces or under railway tracks",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "potato chip",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "CdnBr Chips are French fries.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Clearing House Interbank Payments System: a system that is owned by a group of banks, used for making payments in US dollars between banks:",
        "examples": [
          "CHIPS processes over 95% of the USD cross-border payments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chiropractor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who treats diseases by pressing a person's joints (= places where two bones are connected), especially those in the back",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical person trained to treat pain and injury esp. by pressing the muscles of a person’s back to adjust the positions of the bones",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chirp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a bird) to make a short high sound or sounds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something with a high, happy voice:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Morning!\" she chirped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a bird) to make a short high sound or sounds",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chirping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a bird) to make a short high sound or sounds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something with a high, happy voice:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Morning!\" she chirped."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chirps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a bird) to make a short high sound or sounds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something with a high, happy voice:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Morning!\" she chirped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a bird) to make a short high sound or sounds",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chisel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a long metal blade that has a sharp edge for cutting wood, stone, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a chisel:",
        "examples": [
          "She chiselled a figure out of the marble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a long, metal blade that has a sharp edge for cutting esp. wood or stone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut with a chisel",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chiseled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a man's face or features) strong and sharp, in an attractive way:",
        "examples": [
          "She brought with her a young man with finely chiseled features."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clearly marked with firm lines:",
        "examples": [
          "a face with finely chiseled features"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official note giving information or showing an amount of money that is owed or has been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "a chit for the dry cleaner's"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young and silly girl:",
        "examples": [
          "just a chit of a girl"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a note giving information or showing a sum of money that is owed or has been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "When our flight was delayed, they gave us a chit to get a free meal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a note that shows how much money you owe or have paid for something, or that allows you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Before they can hail a cab or order a bike, staff now need a chit signed by a senior staff member.",
          "Each passenger received a chit for $250 in onboard spending."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chitchat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal conversation about unimportant matters",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official note giving information or showing an amount of money that is owed or has been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "a chit for the dry cleaner's"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young and silly girl:",
        "examples": [
          "just a chit of a girl"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a note giving information or showing a sum of money that is owed or has been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "When our flight was delayed, they gave us a chit to get a free meal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a note that shows how much money you owe or have paid for something, or that allows you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Before they can hail a cab or order a bike, staff now need a chit signed by a senior staff member.",
          "Each passenger received a chit for $250 in onboard spending."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chivalrous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A chivalrous man is polite, honest, fair, and kind towards women:",
        "examples": [
          "He was polite and chivalrous and never cursed in front of her.",
          "It's very chivalrous of you to defend her but don't you think she can speak for herself?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe knights in the medieval period of history and their behaviour, which put a high value on honour, kindness, and courage:",
        "examples": [
          "an illustration of Prince Valiant, the chivalrous knight in shining armour",
          "the chivalrous code of the knight errant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of men) very polite and kind toward women",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chivalry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very polite, honest, and kind behaviour, especially by men towards women",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of behaviour followed by knights in the medieval period of history, that put a high value on honour, kindness, and courage:",
        "examples": [
          "the age of chivalry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very polite behavior, esp. such behavior shown by men toward women",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the long, thin leaves of a plant with purple flowers, used in cooking to give a flavour similar to onions:",
        "examples": [
          "Garnish the salad with chopped fresh chives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant with long, thin leaves, or the leaves when cut into small pieces and used in cooking to give a flavor similar to onions",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chlamydia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disease of the sexual organs that is caused by bacteria and that can be given from one person to another during sex",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chloride": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical compound that is a mixture of chlorine and another substance:",
        "examples": [
          "Sodium chloride is the chemical name for common salt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chlorine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a greenish-yellow gas with a strong smell, added to water in order to kill organisms that might cause infection:",
        "examples": [
          "The chlorine in the pool makes my eyes sore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous gas, one of the chemical elements, used esp. to make water safe for drinking and swimming",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chloroform": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a clear liquid with a sweet smell that makes you unconscious if you breathe it in",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone unconscious using chlorofom:",
        "examples": [
          "They were chloroformed and robbed in their villa."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chlorophyll": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the green substance in plants, that allows them to use the energy from the sun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the green substance in plants that allows them to use the energy from the sun",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chocolate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, usually brown, food made from cacao seeds, that is usually sold in a block and is often used as a flavour for desserts, drinks, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a bar of chocolate",
          "milk/dark/white chocolate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small sweet made from chocolate:",
        "examples": [
          "box of chocolates I took her a box of chocolates.",
          "I like the chocolates with the caramel in the middle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hot drink made from milk or water, powdered chocolate, and sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "I was tucked up in bed with a mug of chocolate.",
          "Don't drink anything with caffeine (coffee, tea, cola, or chocolate) close to bedtime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The picture shows the top in apricot teamed with the skirt in chocolate.",
          "That deep chocolate on the walls looks beautiful.",
          "The room was decorated in chocolate brown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of or relating to chocolate:",
        "examples": [
          "Here is a recipe for chocolate cupcakes that are pretty tasty.",
          "chocolate brownies served with vanilla ice cream"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a dark brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of sheep with dark chocolate-coloured coats is declining.",
          "There are chocolate linen curtains and crisp white bedlinen in all the rooms.",
          "She had a chocolate-brown Labrador named Bailey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a food made from cocoa and often sugar, usually brown and eaten as candy or used in other food such as cakes:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] chocolate ice cream",
          "[ C ] a box of chocolates (= candies made of chocolate)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chocolates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, usually brown, food made from cacao seeds, that is usually sold in a block and is often used as a flavour for desserts, drinks, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a bar of chocolate",
          "milk/dark/white chocolate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small sweet made from chocolate:",
        "examples": [
          "box of chocolates I took her a box of chocolates.",
          "I like the chocolates with the caramel in the middle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hot drink made from milk or water, powdered chocolate, and sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "I was tucked up in bed with a mug of chocolate.",
          "Don't drink anything with caffeine (coffee, tea, cola, or chocolate) close to bedtime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The picture shows the top in apricot teamed with the skirt in chocolate.",
          "That deep chocolate on the walls looks beautiful.",
          "The room was decorated in chocolate brown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of or relating to chocolate:",
        "examples": [
          "Here is a recipe for chocolate cupcakes that are pretty tasty.",
          "chocolate brownies served with vanilla ice cream"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a dark brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of sheep with dark chocolate-coloured coats is declining.",
          "There are chocolate linen curtains and crisp white bedlinen in all the rooms.",
          "She had a chocolate-brown Labrador named Bailey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a food made from cocoa and often sugar, usually brown and eaten as candy or used in other food such as cakes:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] chocolate ice cream",
          "[ C ] a box of chocolates (= candies made of chocolate)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "choice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act or the possibility of choosing:",
        "examples": [
          "If the product doesn't work, you are given the choice of a refund or a replacement.",
          "make a choice It's a difficult choice to make.",
          "It's your choice/The choice is yours (= only you can decide).",
          "choice between It was a choice between pain now or pain later, so I chose pain later.",
          "informed choice Now you know all the facts, you can make an informed choice.",
          "not have much choice I'd prefer not to work, but I don't have much choice (= this is not possible).",
          "have no choice but to He had no choice but to accept (= he had to accept).",
          "by choice I live alone by choice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the range of different things from which you can choose:",
        "examples": [
          "There wasn't much choice on the menu.",
          "wide choice The evening menu offers a wide choice of dishes.",
          "The dress is available in a choice of colours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that has been chosen or that can be chosen:",
        "examples": [
          "first choice Harvard was not his first choice.",
          "choice as He wouldn't be my choice as a friend.",
          "choice for This type of day care may in fact be the best choice for your child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "I had the the most expensive dish on the menu - a choice fillet of fish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of choosing; a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a difficult/easy choice",
          "[ C ] When you’re trying to cut the budget deficit, you’ve got to make tough choices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to choose, or the possibility of choosing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Well, I still think people have a choice.",
          "[ C ] Given a choice, what would you do?",
          "[ C ] I asked if I could have a choice which science course to take.",
          "[ U ] We have no choice but to drive to the airport (= That is the only thing we can do)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of different things you can choose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] A wide choice of colors is available in this size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that has been chosen or that can be chosen:",
        "examples": [
          "She would be my first choice for the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a choice cut of meat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of different things that are available to choose from:",
        "examples": [
          "a choice of sb/sth Finding the best bank account takes patience - there is a choice of more than 60.",
          "a choice between sth and sth When employees have a choice between taking a pay cut or working more, they'd rather work more.",
          "no choice but to do sth Many high-risk borrowers had no choice but to accept higher interest rates.",
          "They offer only a limited choice of products.",
          "a wide/extensive/greater choice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most popular or most commonly chosen for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Freelancing has become the career of choice for many people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "chosen by you:",
        "examples": [
          "You may sell your shares through a broker of your choice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good in quality, and worth having:",
        "examples": [
          "They bought a choice piece of real estate in the heart of the city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "choices": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act or the possibility of choosing:",
        "examples": [
          "If the product doesn't work, you are given the choice of a refund or a replacement.",
          "make a choice It's a difficult choice to make.",
          "It's your choice/The choice is yours (= only you can decide).",
          "choice between It was a choice between pain now or pain later, so I chose pain later.",
          "informed choice Now you know all the facts, you can make an informed choice.",
          "not have much choice I'd prefer not to work, but I don't have much choice (= this is not possible).",
          "have no choice but to He had no choice but to accept (= he had to accept).",
          "by choice I live alone by choice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the range of different things from which you can choose:",
        "examples": [
          "There wasn't much choice on the menu.",
          "wide choice The evening menu offers a wide choice of dishes.",
          "The dress is available in a choice of colours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that has been chosen or that can be chosen:",
        "examples": [
          "first choice Harvard was not his first choice.",
          "choice as He wouldn't be my choice as a friend.",
          "choice for This type of day care may in fact be the best choice for your child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "I had the the most expensive dish on the menu - a choice fillet of fish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of choosing; a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a difficult/easy choice",
          "[ C ] When you’re trying to cut the budget deficit, you’ve got to make tough choices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to choose, or the possibility of choosing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Well, I still think people have a choice.",
          "[ C ] Given a choice, what would you do?",
          "[ C ] I asked if I could have a choice which science course to take.",
          "[ U ] We have no choice but to drive to the airport (= That is the only thing we can do)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of different things you can choose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] A wide choice of colors is available in this size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that has been chosen or that can be chosen:",
        "examples": [
          "She would be my first choice for the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a choice cut of meat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of different things that are available to choose from:",
        "examples": [
          "a choice of sb/sth Finding the best bank account takes patience - there is a choice of more than 60.",
          "a choice between sth and sth When employees have a choice between taking a pay cut or working more, they'd rather work more.",
          "no choice but to do sth Many high-risk borrowers had no choice but to accept higher interest rates.",
          "They offer only a limited choice of products.",
          "a wide/extensive/greater choice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most popular or most commonly chosen for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Freelancing has become the career of choice for many people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "chosen by you:",
        "examples": [
          "You may sell your shares through a broker of your choice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good in quality, and worth having:",
        "examples": [
          "They bought a choice piece of real estate in the heart of the city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "choir": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who sing together:",
        "examples": [
          "He sings in the church choir.",
          "choir practice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area in a church where the choir sits",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who sing together, esp. for a church or school",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "choirs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who sing together:",
        "examples": [
          "He sings in the church choir.",
          "choir practice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area in a church where the choir sits",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who sing together, esp. for a church or school",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "choke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you choke, or if something chokes you, you stop breathing because something is blocking your throat:",
        "examples": [
          "choke to death She choked to death on a fish bone.",
          "choke on Children can choke on peanuts.",
          "Peanuts can choke a small child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone stop breathing by pressing their throat with the hands",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill something such as a road or pipe, so that nothing can pass through:",
        "examples": [
          "At lunchtime the streets were choked with traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(usually in sports) to fail to do something at a time when it is urgent, usually because you suddenly lose confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "He could score points at will during the qualifying matches, but in the final he completely choked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device in a motor vehicle that changes the amount of air going into the engine, allowing more fuel compared to air to go in and therefore making the engine easier to start",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "choked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to speak or almost crying because of sadness or strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "She tried to say a few words but found herself choked.",
          "I felt really choked up and teary.",
          "\"This is the most wonderful day of my life,\" she said, her voice becoming choky."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "choker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow strip of cloth or a necklace that fits very closely around the neck:",
        "examples": [
          "a pearl choker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of jewelry that fits very closely around the neck:",
        "examples": [
          "a pearl choker"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chokes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you choke, or if something chokes you, you stop breathing because something is blocking your throat:",
        "examples": [
          "choke to death She choked to death on a fish bone.",
          "choke on Children can choke on peanuts.",
          "Peanuts can choke a small child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone stop breathing by pressing their throat with the hands",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill something such as a road or pipe, so that nothing can pass through:",
        "examples": [
          "At lunchtime the streets were choked with traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(usually in sports) to fail to do something at a time when it is urgent, usually because you suddenly lose confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "He could score points at will during the qualifying matches, but in the final he completely choked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device in a motor vehicle that changes the amount of air going into the engine, allowing more fuel compared to air to go in and therefore making the engine easier to start",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "choking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you choke, or if something chokes you, you stop breathing because something is blocking your throat:",
        "examples": [
          "choke to death She choked to death on a fish bone.",
          "choke on Children can choke on peanuts.",
          "Peanuts can choke a small child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone stop breathing by pressing their throat with the hands",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill something such as a road or pipe, so that nothing can pass through:",
        "examples": [
          "At lunchtime the streets were choked with traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(usually in sports) to fail to do something at a time when it is urgent, usually because you suddenly lose confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "He could score points at will during the qualifying matches, but in the final he completely choked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cholera": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious infection of the bowels caused by drinking infected water or eating infected food, causing diarrhoea, vomiting, and often death",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious infection of the bowels caused by bacteria esp. in water, causing severe diarrhea and sometimes death",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cholesterol": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance containing a lot of fat that is found in the body tissue and blood of all animals, thought to be part of the cause of heart disease if there is too much of it:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil that is high in polyunsaturates and low in cholesterol"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fatty substance that is found in the body tissue and blood of all animals, and which is thought to be part of the cause of heart disease if there is too much of it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chomp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to chew food noisily:",
        "examples": [
          "He was chomping away on a bar of chocolate.",
          "There she sat, happily chomping her breakfast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bite on something and make a chewing movement with your teeth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He chomped on his potato chips."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chomping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to chew food noisily:",
        "examples": [
          "He was chomping away on a bar of chocolate.",
          "There she sat, happily chomping her breakfast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chomps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to chew food noisily:",
        "examples": [
          "He was chomping away on a bar of chocolate.",
          "There she sat, happily chomping her breakfast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bite on something and make a chewing movement with your teeth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He chomped on his potato chips."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "choose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to decide what you want from two or more things or possibilities:",
        "examples": [
          "choose between She had to choose between the two men in her life.",
          "Danny, come here and choose your ice cream.",
          "choose something from something He chose a shirt from the many in his wardrobe.",
          "[ + question word ] It's difficult choosing where to live.",
          "choose something for someone I've chosen a present for Luis.",
          "[ + two objects ] UK I've chosen Luis a present.",
          "choose someone as something Yesterday the selectors chose Dales as the team's new captain.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] The firm's directors chose Emma to be the new production manager.",
          "choose someone to do something They chose him to be their candidate in the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Katie chose to stay away from work that day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When there is little to choose between two or more things, they are (all) very similar:",
        "examples": [
          "Board members agreed that there was little to choose between the two manufacturers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about which one of several things is the one you want, and take the action to get it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Parents can choose the schools that they want their kids to go to.",
          "[ I ] I can’t choose - I like both lamps.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] On this issue, Congress chose to fight the president.",
          "[ I ] There was not much to choose between them (= They are similar).",
          "[ + question word ] You can choose what you like and we’ll send it to you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "choosers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "said when you recognize that you must accept an offer or a situation because it is the only one available to you:",
        "examples": [
          "I would have preferred a house of my own rather than sharing, but beggars can't be choosers, I suppose."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chooses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to decide what you want from two or more things or possibilities:",
        "examples": [
          "choose between She had to choose between the two men in her life.",
          "Danny, come here and choose your ice cream.",
          "choose something from something He chose a shirt from the many in his wardrobe.",
          "[ + question word ] It's difficult choosing where to live.",
          "choose something for someone I've chosen a present for Luis.",
          "[ + two objects ] UK I've chosen Luis a present.",
          "choose someone as something Yesterday the selectors chose Dales as the team's new captain.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] The firm's directors chose Emma to be the new production manager.",
          "choose someone to do something They chose him to be their candidate in the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Katie chose to stay away from work that day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When there is little to choose between two or more things, they are (all) very similar:",
        "examples": [
          "Board members agreed that there was little to choose between the two manufacturers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about which one of several things is the one you want, and take the action to get it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Parents can choose the schools that they want their kids to go to.",
          "[ I ] I can’t choose - I like both lamps.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] On this issue, Congress chose to fight the president.",
          "[ I ] There was not much to choose between them (= They are similar).",
          "[ + question word ] You can choose what you like and we’ll send it to you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "choosing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "choosy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "difficult to please because you are very exact about what you like:",
        "examples": [
          "She's very choosy about what she eats and drinks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to please because of being very exact about what you like:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s choosy about where he buys fresh fruit and vegetables."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cut something into pieces with an axe, knife, or other sharp instrument:",
        "examples": [
          "He was chopping wood in the yard.",
          "Add some fresh parsley, finely chopped.",
          "chop something up Chop up the onions and carrots roughly.",
          "informal Laura had her hair chopped (= cut) yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is chopped in business, it is stopped or reduced:",
        "examples": [
          "Because of lack of funding many long-term research projects are being chopped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In cricket or baseball, if you chop a ball, you hit it firmly downward:",
        "examples": [
          "He chopped the ball on to his stumps.",
          "I chop the ball in that little funnel right between the third baseman and the shortstop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of meat with a bone still in it:",
        "examples": [
          "a lamb/pork chop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of cutting something with an axe, knife, or other sharp instrument",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which your job is taken away from you, either because you have done something wrong or as a way of saving money:",
        "examples": [
          "for the chop If you're late for work again, you'll be for the chop.",
          "get the chop Anyone stepping out of line is liable to get the chop.",
          "be given the chop Hundreds of workers at the factory have already been given the chop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ending of a factory, school, etc. or plan:",
        "examples": [
          "be for the chop When the reorganization occurs, the smaller departments will be the first for the chop.",
          "face the chop Many of these special schools are facing the chop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of the face surrounding the mouth of a person or an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "a dog licking its chops"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ability and technical skill, especially in playing a musical instrument or in acting:",
        "examples": [
          "The players show their jazz chops and modern sensibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability, skill, or experience needed to do something well:",
        "examples": [
          "She just doesn't have the chops for this demanding role."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, such as an ax:",
        "examples": [
          "Cal went out to chop some wood for the fireplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To chop something off is to separate it from what it was part of by cutting:",
        "examples": [
          "Chop the ends off the carrots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you chop up something, you cut it into small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "She chopped up some celery for the salad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of meat with a bone still in it:",
        "examples": [
          "a lamb/pork/veal chop"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chopped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chopper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small axe held in one hand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of motorcycle with tall handlebars (= parts that you hold) and a long front end",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of bicycle that is designed to look similar to a chopper motorcycle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "teeth, especially a set of artificial teeth:",
        "examples": [
          "The film steers away from close-ups of the sharks' choppers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang for penis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, an occasion when the batter hits the ball into the ground and the ball then rises high into the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Lee hit a chopper that bounced over the first baseman's head.",
          "He reached base on a chopper that bounced in front of the plate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a helicopter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "choppers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "teeth, especially a set of artificial teeth:",
        "examples": [
          "The film steers away from close-ups of the sharks' choppers.",
          "George Washington's false teeth are the most famous set of choppers in American history.",
          "He got a new set of choppers after he lost the last of his teeth.",
          "The skull still contained a set of white, marble-like choppers.",
          "Open up, young man, and let's take a look at those choppers!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chopping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "choppy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of sea, lakes, or rivers) with a lot of small, rough waves caused by the wind:",
        "examples": [
          "They were airlifted to safety after their boat capsized in choppy seas.",
          "The water was choppy in the strong wind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of the stock market) often changing, especially getting worse, in a way that is hard to predict:",
        "examples": [
          "Trading was choppy after heavy falls in Asian markets.",
          "figurative There could be more choppy water ahead for sterling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of an electronic connection or a moving image) often failing or stopping before starting again:",
        "examples": [
          "Every wireless headphone I've ever tried suffers from choppy connections and short battery life.",
          "Animation is slightly choppy on that monitor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a hairstyle) cut at different lengths, usually some short and some medium length:",
        "examples": [
          "Her hair was cut in a choppy bob.",
          "Get some choppy layers cut into your hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the sea or other area of water) having lots of small waves caused by a strong wind",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the area of the face surrounding the mouth of a person or an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "a dog licking its chops",
          "I'll give him a smack in the chops if he doesn't shut up.",
          "He walked up to Bill and belted him in the chops.",
          "After all that talking, my chops are tired.",
          "I'd never been closer to giving him a slap in the chops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ability and technical skill, especially in playing a musical instrument or in acting:",
        "examples": [
          "The players show their jazz chops and modern sensibility.",
          "His role in the movie earned him his actor's chops.",
          "Her superb songwriting chops are on display in this album.",
          "His acting chops were honed at the Julliard School.",
          "They were able to show off their culinary chops at a competition in London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability, skill, or experience needed to do something well:",
        "examples": [
          "She just doesn't have the chops for this demanding role.",
          "Children as young as two already have the mental chops to understand politeness.",
          "If anyone has the chops to get the department back on track, it's definitely Donaldson.",
          "She's got chops - we would never have succeeded without her.",
          "You need to have management skills, not just technical chops."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chopsticks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of a pair of narrow sticks that are used for eating East Asian food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of a pair of thin, narrow sticks used for eating food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "choral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of (music sung by) a choir or a chorus:",
        "examples": [
          "choral music",
          "a choral society"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to music intended to be sung by a chorus or a choir:",
        "examples": [
          "choral music"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chord": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "three or more musical notes played at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "She strummed a few chords on her guitar.",
          "a C major chord"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a straight line that joins the ends of an arc (= a curved line that forms part of a circle)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "three or more musical notes played at the same time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line segment (= part) whose end points are points on a circle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chords": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "three or more musical notes played at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "She strummed a few chords on her guitar.",
          "a C major chord"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a straight line that joins the ends of an arc (= a curved line that forms part of a circle)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "three or more musical notes played at the same time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line segment (= part) whose end points are points on a circle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a job or piece of work that is often boring or unpleasant but needs to be done regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll go shopping when I've done my chores (= done the jobs in or around the house).",
          "I find writing reports a real chore (= very boring)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job or piece of work that needs to be done regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "By the time he’d finished all the household chores it was mid-afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A chore is also something that is difficult and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a real chore trying to give our dog a bath."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "choreograph": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to plan the combination of movements to be performed in a dance:",
        "examples": [
          "The ballet was choreographed by Ashton.",
          "She continues to choreograph new dances for her company, although she rarely performs anymore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan an event or course of action very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "The carefully choreographed ceremony emphasized the governor's focus on education.",
          "The announcement was elaborately choreographed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "choreographed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of an event or course of action) planned very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "The campaigns are very choreographed, and they have a message that they want to get out that day.",
          "The president's schedule is tightly choreographed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a dance or exercise class) with the combination of movements planned in an exact way:",
        "examples": [
          "It's like a choreographed dance. Everyone knows what everyone else is doing.",
          "Choreographed fitness classes are common in gyms today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "choreographer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is skilled at combining movements into dances to be performed:",
        "examples": [
          "Balanchine, the well-known choreographer",
          "She is a passionate Spanish dancer and choreographer.",
          "a ballet/jazz/modern dance/hip-hop choreographer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "choreography": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the skill of combining movements into dances to be performed:",
        "examples": [
          "a flamboyant style of choreography"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movements used by dancers esp. in performing ballet, or the art of planning such movements",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chores": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a job or piece of work that is often boring or unpleasant but needs to be done regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll go shopping when I've done my chores (= done the jobs in or around the house).",
          "I find writing reports a real chore (= very boring)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job or piece of work that needs to be done regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "By the time he’d finished all the household chores it was mid-afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A chore is also something that is difficult and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a real chore trying to give our dog a bath."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chortles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to laugh, showing pleasure and satisfaction:",
        "examples": [
          "She chortled with glee at the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a laugh of pleasure and satisfaction:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought I heard a chortle at the back of the room.",
          "She suppressed an embarrassed chortle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh with pleasure and satisfaction",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chorus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "part of a song that is repeated several times, usually after each verse (= set of lines) :",
        "examples": [
          "I'll sing the verses and I'd like you all to join in the chorus.",
          "They burst into a chorus of (= they sang the song) Happy Birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music written to be sung by a choir (= group of singers):",
        "examples": [
          "The choir will be performing the Hallelujah Chorus at the concert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are trained to sing together:",
        "examples": [
          "He sings with the Los Angeles Gay Men's Chorus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of performers who, as a team, sing or dance in a show:",
        "examples": [
          "She quickly left the chorus for a starring role.",
          "a chorus girl"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of actors in ancient Greek plays who explained or gave opinions on what was happening in the play using music, poetry, and dance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "many people speaking together or saying a similar thing at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "The newcomers added their voices to the chorus expressing delight at the result.",
          "There was a chorus of disapproval/complaint/condemnation at his words (= everyone complained together)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a group of people) to say similar things at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Not now,\" the children chorused in unison, \"we're watching TV.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a song that is repeated, usually after each verse (= the set of lines that are new in each part of the song):",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll sing the verses but I’d like all of you to join in the chorus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are trained to sing together:",
        "examples": [
          "He sings in a men’s chorus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A chorus is also a musical part intended to be sung by a chorus or a choir.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of performers who, as a team, have a supporting position singing or dancing in a show:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a member of the chorus before she took over the lead role."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of choose",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of choose",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chosen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of choose",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of choose",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "food, esp. when prepared for a meal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chowder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of thick soup usually made from fish or other sea creatures:",
        "examples": [
          "clam chowder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of thick soup made with milk, vegetables, and often fish or other sea creatures:",
        "examples": [
          "clam/corn chowder"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "christ": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Jesus (Christ)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "christen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give a baby a name at a Christian ceremony and make him or her a member of the Christian Church:",
        "examples": [
          "She's being christened in June.",
          "[ + noun ] She was christened Maria."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person a name based on a characteristic that they have:",
        "examples": [
          "We christened him \"Slowcoach\" because he took so long to do anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to christen my new walking boots on Saturday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call a person, esp. a baby, a Christian through the ceremony of baptism and by naming the person:",
        "examples": [
          "The parents christened their second child Maria."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a ship is christened, it is officially given its name:",
        "examples": [
          "The First Lady christened the ship, “USS Arizona.”"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you christen something new, you use it for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m going to christen my new golf clubs this week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "christening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Christian ceremony at which a baby is given a name and made a member of the Christian Church:",
        "examples": [
          "We're going to my nephew's christening on Saturday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "christian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or belonging to the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ:",
        "examples": [
          "a Christian charity/organization",
          "the Christian faith"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person or action that is good, kind, helpful, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes in and follows the teachings of Jesus Christ",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who follows or belongs to a religion based on the worship of one God and the teachings of Jesus Christ as described in the Bible:",
        "examples": [
          "The Roman Catholic Church is the largest of the Christian churches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "following or belonging to the Christian religion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe a person or a person’s actions as Christian, you mean that he or she acts according to Christian principles of goodness and kindness toward others:",
        "examples": [
          "It wasn’t very Christian of you to make him walk home in this rain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "christianity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a religion based on belief in God and the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, and on the Bible",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the Christian faith, a religion based on the belief in one God and on the teachings of Jesus Christ, as set forth in the Bible",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "christians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or belonging to the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ:",
        "examples": [
          "a Christian charity/organization",
          "the Christian faith"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person or action that is good, kind, helpful, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes in and follows the teachings of Jesus Christ",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who follows or belongs to a religion based on the worship of one God and the teachings of Jesus Christ as described in the Bible:",
        "examples": [
          "The Roman Catholic Church is the largest of the Christian churches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "following or belonging to the Christian religion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe a person or a person’s actions as Christian, you mean that he or she acts according to Christian principles of goodness and kindness toward others:",
        "examples": [
          "It wasn’t very Christian of you to make him walk home in this rain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "christmas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the period just before and after) 25 December, a Christian holy day that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ:",
        "examples": [
          "We're going to my mother's for Christmas.",
          "Merry/Happy Christmas!",
          "We had a fantastic Christmas.",
          "the Christmas holidays"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "December 25th, a day celebrated each year to honor the birth of Jesus, or the period of time just before and after December 25th:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] People usually visit their families at Christmas.",
          "[ C ] I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "christmases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the period just before and after) 25 December, a Christian holy day that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ:",
        "examples": [
          "We're going to my mother's for Christmas.",
          "Merry/Happy Christmas!",
          "We had a fantastic Christmas.",
          "the Christmas holidays"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "December 25th, a day celebrated each year to honor the birth of Jesus, or the period of time just before and after December 25th:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] People usually visit their families at Christmas.",
          "[ C ] I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "christmastime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the Christmas season, or the period from about December 24th to January 1st or January 6th",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chrome": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard, shiny metal that is an alloy of chromium and other metals:",
        "examples": [
          "office furnishings in glass and chrome"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "chromium:",
        "examples": [
          "The car has bright chrome trim."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chromium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a hard, blue-grey metal, used in combination with other metals to make chrome",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard, blue-gray, element used in combination with metals or put on a material to form a shiny covering",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chromosomal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to chromosomes (= the parts of the cell that carry genetic information):",
        "examples": [
          "Tests can determine whether your baby has any chromosomal abnormalities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to chromosomes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chromosome": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the rod-like structures found in all living cells, containing the chemical patterns that control what an animal or plant is like:",
        "examples": [
          "X and Y chromosomes",
          "sex chromosomes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the structures shaped like rods that are found in living cells and contain the genes (= chemical patterns) which control what an animal or plant is like",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chronic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "chronic condition The study looks at adults with chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes.",
          "chronic disease His research showed that eating more plant-based foods helps you avoid chronic diseases.",
          "chronic pain Exercise can be important in treating chronic pain.",
          "chronic arthritis",
          "a chronic invalid",
          "chronic shortage There is a chronic shortage of teachers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The acting was chronic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr. George is resigning because of chronic heart disease.",
          "There is a chronic shortage of teachers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chronicle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a written record of historical events:",
        "examples": [
          "the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle",
          "a chronicle of the French Revolution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of the name of a newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "the Hampshire Chronicle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a record or give details of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The book chronicles the writer's coming to terms with his illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record of events in the order in which they happened:",
        "examples": [
          "This book is the most eloquent chronicle of an empire’s downfall that I have seen.",
          "infml The diary, although a personal story, is really a chronicle of an important period of history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a record or tell the history of something:",
        "examples": [
          "His one-man show chronicles the life of Mark Twain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chronicles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a written record of historical events:",
        "examples": [
          "the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle",
          "a chronicle of the French Revolution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of the name of a newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "the Hampshire Chronicle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a record or give details of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The book chronicles the writer's coming to terms with his illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record of events in the order in which they happened:",
        "examples": [
          "This book is the most eloquent chronicle of an empire’s downfall that I have seen.",
          "infml The diary, although a personal story, is really a chronicle of an important period of history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a record or tell the history of something:",
        "examples": [
          "His one-man show chronicles the life of Mark Twain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chronological": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "following the order in which a series of events happened:",
        "examples": [
          "in chronological order Give me the dates in chronological order.",
          "The narrative line of the book is not chronological.",
          "The timeline shows the chronological development of the phenomenon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chronologically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that follows the order in which a series of events happened:",
        "examples": [
          "The dates are arranged chronologically.",
          "The essays are organized thematically rather than chronologically."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chrysanthemum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of several types of garden plant, including some with many small flowers and some with few but very large flowers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of several types of garden plants that flower in the fall, including some that produce many small flowers and others that have very large, brightly colored flowers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chubby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of children) fat in a pleasant and attractive way:",
        "examples": [
          "chubby legs",
          "chubby cheeks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of children) rounded in a pleasant and attractive way:",
        "examples": [
          "The perfect baby has, we are told, chubby little fingers and toes, chubby legs, and chubby cheeks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chuck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to throw something carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "Chuck it over there/into the corner.",
          "[ + two objects ] Chuck me the keys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a romantic relationship with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He's just chucked his girlfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly form of address:",
        "examples": [
          "\"All right, then, chuck?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for holding an object firmly in a machine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something without giving it your attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Chuck me the keys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end, give up, or leave something:",
        "examples": [
          "Last summer, he chucked his ten-year career as a stockbroker.",
          "How can you chuck an old friendship like that?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chucked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "Chuck it over there/into the corner.",
          "[ + two objects ] Chuck me the keys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a romantic relationship with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He's just chucked his girlfriend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chucking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "Chuck it over there/into the corner.",
          "[ + two objects ] Chuck me the keys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a romantic relationship with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He's just chucked his girlfriend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chuckle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to laugh quietly:",
        "examples": [
          "She was chuckling as she read the letter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quiet laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave a chuckle in response to her question.",
          "\"What is it?\" she asked with a nervous chuckle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh quietly:",
        "examples": [
          "She was chuckling as she read the letter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chuckles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to laugh quietly:",
        "examples": [
          "She was chuckling as she read the letter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quiet laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave a chuckle in response to her question.",
          "\"What is it?\" she asked with a nervous chuckle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh quietly:",
        "examples": [
          "She was chuckling as she read the letter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chuckling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh quietly:",
        "examples": [
          "She was chuckling as she read the letter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chuffing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize what is being said, or to express anger:",
        "examples": [
          "It's chuffing cold out there!",
          "Do what you want; it's your chuffing house!",
          "They've closed the road and you've got to go all the chuffing way round."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chug": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound of an engine or motor, or to move making this sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The lorry chugged up the hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound of an engine or motor, or to move making this sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The train chugged up the hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To chug also means to move steadily, like a little train:",
        "examples": [
          "Yeah, my life is chugging right along, thanks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to swallow a drink completely without stopping to breathe:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He was so thirsty he chugged three glasses of water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chugging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the job or activity of standing on a street and asking people who are walking past to give money to a charity (= an organization that gives money, food, or help free to those who are in need because they are ill, poor, or have no home):",
        "examples": [
          "Chugging is a far cry from the days when charity volunteers would coyly shake collection tins.",
          "After a day of getting just two sign-ups, I decided chugging isn't for me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a friend:",
        "examples": [
          "They were old school/college chums.",
          "[ as form of address ] That's all right by me, chum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fish or meat cut into small pieces and thrown from a boat to attract larger fish, for example sharks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of large salmon (= a fish whose pink flesh is eaten as food) that lives in the North Pacific",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw chum from a boat to attract larger fish, for example sharks:",
        "examples": [
          "The owner of a tourist boat was caught chumming for sharks in waters used by surfers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friend:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of our college chums are a little wild."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chump": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a silly or stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] You chump! Why did you tell her that?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a foolish or stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "What a chump he was to quit his job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chumps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a silly or stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] You chump! Why did you tell her that?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a foolish or stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "What a chump he was to quit his job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chunk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a roughly cut piece:",
        "examples": [
          "a chunk of cheese/meat",
          "pineapple/tuna chunks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of something, especially a large part:",
        "examples": [
          "a chunk of text",
          "a substantial chunk of our profits",
          "Three hours is quite a chunk out of my working day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, to hit a ball badly by hitting the ground behind it:",
        "examples": [
          "He was forever chunking chip shots around the greens.",
          "At the next hole he went for the green and chunked his ball into the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick piece or lump:",
        "examples": [
          "A large chunk of plaster crashed down from the ceiling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A chunk is a large part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her books must be read in chunks to follow the plot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chunks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a roughly cut piece:",
        "examples": [
          "a chunk of cheese/meat",
          "pineapple/tuna chunks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of something, especially a large part:",
        "examples": [
          "a chunk of text",
          "a substantial chunk of our profits",
          "Three hours is quite a chunk out of my working day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, to hit a ball badly by hitting the ground behind it:",
        "examples": [
          "He was forever chunking chip shots around the greens.",
          "At the next hole he went for the green and chunked his ball into the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick piece or lump:",
        "examples": [
          "A large chunk of plaster crashed down from the ceiling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A chunk is a large part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her books must be read in chunks to follow the plot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "chunky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe clothes that are thick and heavy, or jewellery made of large pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "a chunky sweater",
          "a chunky necklace"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person who is short and heavy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of thick or lumpy pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "She wears chunky earrings and rings and a baggy sweater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Chunky foods have pieces or lumps mixed into a smooth base:",
        "examples": [
          "I love chunky peanut butter!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is chunky is strong and built solidly:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a chunky woman with a powerful personality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "church": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building for Christian religious activities:",
        "examples": [
          "The town has four churches.",
          "a church spire/tower",
          "church hall We decided to hire the church hall (= a large room belonging to a church, for meetings) for our wedding anniversary party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official Christian religious organization:",
        "examples": [
          "All the local churches were represented at the memorial service.",
          "the Catholic/Baptist/Protestant/Episcopal/Presbyterian church",
          "He went on a walking trip with some of his friends from church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when an official Christian religious organization meets as a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll see her after church.",
          "go to church They go to church every Sunday.",
          "church service They usually attend a church service on Christmas Eve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Christian religious organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people think the Church shouldn't interfere in politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building for Christian religious activities:",
        "examples": [
          "We came to a church and went inside to sit and enjoy the quiet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Christian religious organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He went on a trip with some of his friends from church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Church is also a group of people meeting for a religious gathering:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I’ll see you after church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A church is also one of the larger divisions within Christianity:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The Episcopal and Roman Catholic churches have many similarities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Church can also mean organized religion generally:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The separation of church and state is an important feature of the US Constitution."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "churches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building for Christian religious activities:",
        "examples": [
          "The town has four churches.",
          "a church spire/tower",
          "church hall We decided to hire the church hall (= a large room belonging to a church, for meetings) for our wedding anniversary party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official Christian religious organization:",
        "examples": [
          "All the local churches were represented at the memorial service.",
          "the Catholic/Baptist/Protestant/Episcopal/Presbyterian church",
          "He went on a walking trip with some of his friends from church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when an official Christian religious organization meets as a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll see her after church.",
          "go to church They go to church every Sunday.",
          "church service They usually attend a church service on Christmas Eve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Christian religious organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people think the Church shouldn't interfere in politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building for Christian religious activities:",
        "examples": [
          "We came to a church and went inside to sit and enjoy the quiet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Christian religious organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He went on a trip with some of his friends from church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Church is also a group of people meeting for a religious gathering:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I’ll see you after church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A church is also one of the larger divisions within Christianity:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The Episcopal and Roman Catholic churches have many similarities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Church can also mean organized religion generally:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The separation of church and state is an important feature of the US Constitution."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "churn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move something, especially a liquid, with great force:",
        "examples": [
          "The sea was churned up by heavy winds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix milk until it becomes butter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your stomach is churning, you feel ill, usually because you are nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "I had my driving test that morning and my stomach was churning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If customers churn between different companies that provide a particular service, they change repeatedly from one to another.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large container, often with a handle, that is used to make milk into butter by mixing it with great force :",
        "examples": [
          "The butter was made in a wooden churn, which had a long handle with a flat, round paddle to beat the cream.",
          "People used to churn their own butter with a butter churn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large container for transporting milk:",
        "examples": [
          "I used to collect a few churns of milk from my brother's farm to make cheese.",
          "One of Houdini's most famous tricks was escaping from a padlocked milk churn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of customers who decide to stop using a service offered by one company and to use another company, usually because it offers a better service or price:",
        "examples": [
          "Internet and cable television companies suffer from a high churn rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move violently:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The water was churning and the boat was rocking.",
          "[ M ] The fish churned up the water when we threw them some food.",
          "[ T ] fig. Seeing the car ahead flip over churned his stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To churn butter means to beat cream until it turns into butter using a special container.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container in which cream is made into butter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which customers stop buying the products or services of a particular company, especially to buy them from a competitor:",
        "examples": [
          "Preventing customer churn is a major concern for mobile service providers, since 20-40% of customers leave their providers in a given year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which employees leave their job and are replaced by new employees:",
        "examples": [
          "Employee churn for new hires increased by 33% for the third straight year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop buying the products or services of a particular company, especially in order to buy them from a competitor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to frequently replace employees with new employees",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if stockbrokers churn investments or churn a client's account in order to make more money in commissions, they illegally buy and sell the client's investments more often than necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "The commission found that he violated the antifraud provisions of the securities laws when he churned three customer accounts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "churning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the illegal practice by stockbrokers of buying and selling a client's investments more often than necessary, in order to make more money in commissions:",
        "examples": [
          "Our attorneys specialize in representing victims of stockbroker fraud, securities churning, and unauthorized trades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow, steep slope down which objects or people can slide:",
        "examples": [
          "a water chute",
          "a laundry chute",
          "a garbage/rubbish chute",
          "an emergency chute"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow, steep slide for objects or people to go down:",
        "examples": [
          "The garbage chute empties into a big bin.",
          "We had to use the emergency chute to get out of the plane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofparachute",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chutes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow, steep slope down which objects or people can slide:",
        "examples": [
          "a water chute",
          "a laundry chute",
          "a garbage/rubbish chute",
          "an emergency chute"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow, steep slide for objects or people to go down:",
        "examples": [
          "The garbage chute empties into a big bin.",
          "We had to use the emergency chute to get out of the plane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofparachute",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "chutney": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mixture containing fruit, spices, sugar, and vinegar, eaten cold with especially meat or cheese:",
        "examples": [
          "tomato and apple chutney",
          "mango chutney"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of music developed in the Caribbean that is a mixture of traditional Indian music with Caribbean calypso and soca:",
        "examples": [
          "Chutney music is an important part of Indo-Caribbean culture.",
          "The music known as chutney is a polyrhythmic blend of Hindi vocals and clattering calypso beats, a cultural legacy that Indian indentured labourers developed in the Caribbean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sauce containing small pieces of fruit, spices, sugar, and vinegar, eaten with cold meats and other foods to add flavor:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Mango chutney is absolutely my favorite."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ci": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for confidential informant: a person who secretly gives information to the police about criminal activity:",
        "examples": [
          "She worked for years as an active CI, and still called occasionally with tips on various cases.",
          "Information provided by a CI was put before the jury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the Central Intelligence Agency: a US government organization that secretly collects information about other countries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Central Intelligence Agency (= the US government organization that collects information about other countries and decides the importance of that information)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ciao": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used for saying \"goodbye\" or, less often, \"hello\"",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "hello or goodbye:",
        "examples": [
          "He greeted me with his usual all-purpose \"Ciao, baby!\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cicada": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large insect found in warm countries that produces a high continuous sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large insect with transparent wings which it rubs together to produce a high, continuous sound esp. when the weather is hot:",
        "examples": [
          "Cicadas buzzing in the maple trees is the sound of hot summer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cicadas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large insect found in warm countries that produces a high continuous sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large insect with transparent wings which it rubs together to produce a high, continuous sound esp. when the weather is hot:",
        "examples": [
          "Cicadas buzzing in the maple trees is the sound of hot summer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Criminal Investigation Department: the part of a UK police force that does not wear uniforms and is responsible for discovering who has committed crimes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cider": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an alcoholic drink made from apples",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "juice from crushed apples, used as a drink or to make vinegar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "apple juice made from crushed apples, used as a drink or to make vinegar",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cigar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tube made from dried and rolled tobacco leaves that people smoke:",
        "examples": [
          "an after-dinner cigar and brandy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tight roll of dried tobacco leaves used for smoking:",
        "examples": [
          "Cuban cigars"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cigarette": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small paper tube filled with cut pieces of tobacco that people smoke:",
        "examples": [
          "a packet of cigarettes",
          "smoke a cigarette In the photograph he was smoking a cigarette.",
          "have a cigarette I went outside to have a cigarette.",
          "light a cigarette She lit a cigarette."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small tube of thin paper filled with pieces of cut tobacco that is used for smoking:",
        "examples": [
          "Cigarette smoking is a major cause of heart disease."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cigarettes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small paper tube filled with cut pieces of tobacco that people smoke:",
        "examples": [
          "a packet of cigarettes",
          "smoke a cigarette In the photograph he was smoking a cigarette.",
          "have a cigarette I went outside to have a cigarette.",
          "light a cigarette She lit a cigarette."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small tube of thin paper filled with pieces of cut tobacco that is used for smoking:",
        "examples": [
          "Cigarette smoking is a major cause of heart disease."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cigars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tube made from dried and rolled tobacco leaves that people smoke:",
        "examples": [
          "an after-dinner cigar and brandy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tight roll of dried tobacco leaves used for smoking:",
        "examples": [
          "Cuban cigars"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cilantro": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the leaves of the coriander plant, used to add flavour to food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cinch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is very easy and is therefore certain to be a success:",
        "examples": [
          "The exam was a cinch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strap that goes around the middle of a horse to keep the saddle (= rider's seat) in the right position on the horse's back:",
        "examples": [
          "The Diné weavers made a variety of items, including saddle blankets and cinches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten a belt, strap, or piece of cloth tightly, especially at the waist of a piece of clothing so that it fits closely to the body:",
        "examples": [
          "This skirt would look lovely cinched at the waist with a wide belt.",
          "He cinched his towel around his waist.",
          "The jeans are cinched in at the waist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very easy or certain to be done or happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Training a puppy is a cinch if you bribe him with treats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strap that goes around esp. a horse to hold the saddle (= the seat put on an animal for a rider) in place",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cincinnati": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in Ohio, a state in the northeastern US:",
        "examples": [
          "He had already made the decision to leave Cincinnati.",
          "Cincinnati has a very rich musical history."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cinder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of partly burned coal or wood:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the greatest problems of early train travel was hot cinders flying out of the smokestack and setting fire to clothing.",
          "The ground was covered in cinders and broken glass.",
          "There were little black specks on the window that I thought were cinders.",
          "be burned to a cinder The cake was burned to a cinder (= burned black)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of partly burned coal or wood:",
        "examples": [
          "Get rid of the cinders before you build a new fire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cinderella": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a girl in a traditional story who was badly treated by her sisters but who met and married a prince",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is given little attention or care, especially less than is deserved:",
        "examples": [
          "Mental health has long been considered the Cinderella of the health service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something, especially a sports team, that achieves success when people think they are very unlikely to:",
        "examples": [
          "The Colts, with their \"poor\" defense, may prove to be the Cinderella team of the playoffs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something suddenly successful but previously unknown or given little attention, from a traditional story:",
        "examples": [
          "All four Cinderella teams lost in the semifinals, leaving no true underdogs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cinema": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a theatre where people pay to watch films:",
        "examples": [
          "The town no longer has a cinema.",
          "a cinema ticket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to watch a film:",
        "examples": [
          "I just wanted to spend time with my friends, go to the cinema, do normal stuff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "films and the business of making them :",
        "examples": [
          "He was well known for his work in cinema.",
          "These young directors in the 1960s and 1970s revolutionized cinema.",
          "She is known as one of cinema's great action heroines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "movies, or the art or business of making movies:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Her lectures on the cinema were very interesting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "esp. CdnBr A cinema is also a movie theater:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We’d already been to the local cinema twice that week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cinematic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the cinema:",
        "examples": [
          "The cinematic effects in her films are clearly borrowed from the great film-makers of the past.",
          "This is a real cinematic gem from the 1950s.",
          "A cinematic milestone was passed that year: it was 50 years since the release of The Godfather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "similar to or typical of something you would see in a film, as opposed to any other art form:",
        "examples": [
          "As video games advanced they became more and more cinematic.",
          "His paintings have an almost cinematic quality.",
          "The opening section of the film is the part that is most purely cinematic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a video game, a section of film in which the player cannot take any action, that exists to tell part of the game's story:",
        "examples": [
          "When you're watching an in-game cinematic you really appreciate the quality of the graphics.",
          "A lot of effort has been put into the cinematic sequences, such as fabricated newsreels.",
          "There may be a cinematic scene with pre-choreographed character animations and plot points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the art of making films or the study of this:",
        "examples": [
          "The chapter on cinematics draws on film theory to discuss cinema and the male gaze.",
          "Many colleges offer less traditional subjects, such as cinematics, photography, sports science, and tourism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in video games, the way in which a story is told that makes it similar to a film, especially by using scenes in which the player cannot take any action:",
        "examples": [
          "The game owes a lot to the cinematics of Resident Evil.",
          "The function of the prelude is what would be called in video-game terminology \"cinematics\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cinnamon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the bark (= hard outer covering) of a tropical tree, or a brown powder made from this, used as a spice to give a particular taste to sweet or savoury food:",
        "examples": [
          "Sprinkle the baked apples with a little sugar and cinnamon.",
          "Spices that can be used in curry mixes include coriander, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom, and turmeric.",
          "We had hot chocolate and cinnamon biscuits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a spice, made from the bark (= outer covering) of a tropical tree, usually available in the form of powder or a rolled piece of bark:",
        "examples": [
          "The smell of cinnamon makes me hungry for cookies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Cinnamon is also a red-brown color:",
        "examples": [
          "The dress is available in cinnamon and green."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cipher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system of writing that prevents most people from understanding the message:",
        "examples": [
          "The message was written in cipher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group of people without power, but used by others for their own purposes, or someone who is not important:",
        "examples": [
          "The interim government is a mere cipher for military rule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a zero:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have no children, enter a cipher in the space on the form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of writing that most people cannot understand, so that the message is secret; a code:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent a lot of time figuring out the enemy’s cipher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a zero, or a person or thing that has no value or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "In the hands of a lesser actor, the role could have easily been a cipher."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ciphers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system of writing that prevents most people from understanding the message:",
        "examples": [
          "The message was written in cipher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group of people without power, but used by others for their own purposes, or someone who is not important:",
        "examples": [
          "The interim government is a mere cipher for military rule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a zero:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have no children, enter a cipher in the space on the form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of writing that most people cannot understand, so that the message is secret; a code:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent a lot of time figuring out the enemy’s cipher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a zero, or a person or thing that has no value or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "In the hands of a lesser actor, the role could have easily been a cipher."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "circle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a continuous curved line, the points of which are always the same distance away from a fixed central point, or the area inside such a line:",
        "examples": [
          "Coloured paper was cut into circles.",
          "We sat in a circle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people with family, work, or social connections:",
        "examples": [
          "They socialize with a small circle of people.",
          "She was a member of the inner circle of decision-makers within the organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people move in different circles, they have different groups of friends or different work or social connections:",
        "examples": [
          "We never meet these days - we move in different circles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an upper floor in a theatre or cinema where people sit to watch the performance:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall I get seats in the circle or in the stalls?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a circle, often around something:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane circled for an hour before receiving permission to land.",
          "Security staff circled the grounds of the house with guard dogs every hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw a circle around something:",
        "examples": [
          "Circle the answer you think is correct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange things in a circle:",
        "examples": [
          "Local teenagers would circle their cars out in cotton fields, play the radio loud, and dance.",
          "When a pioneers' wagon train was attacked they circled their wagons to defend themselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous curved line which is always the same distance away from a fixed central point, or the area enclosed by such a line:",
        "examples": [
          "Colored paper was cut into circles, squares, and triangles.",
          "A circle of chairs had been arranged in the center of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are connected by family, work, or society, or who share an interest:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a small circle of people who sell and exhibit their work at the same shows.",
          "The mayor’s inner circle met with him throughout the crisis to give advice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. If you circle around a subject, you talk about things related to it, often to avoid talking about the subject itself:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He circled around the idea of paying authors more for their books."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "circled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a circle, often around something:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane circled for an hour before receiving permission to land.",
          "Security staff circled the grounds of the house with guard dogs every hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw a circle around something:",
        "examples": [
          "Circle the answer you think is correct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange things in a circle:",
        "examples": [
          "Local teenagers would circle their cars out in cotton fields, play the radio loud, and dance.",
          "When a pioneers' wagon train was attacked they circled their wagons to defend themselves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "circles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a continuous curved line, the points of which are always the same distance away from a fixed central point, or the area inside such a line:",
        "examples": [
          "Coloured paper was cut into circles.",
          "We sat in a circle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people with family, work, or social connections:",
        "examples": [
          "They socialize with a small circle of people.",
          "She was a member of the inner circle of decision-makers within the organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people move in different circles, they have different groups of friends or different work or social connections:",
        "examples": [
          "We never meet these days - we move in different circles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an upper floor in a theatre or cinema where people sit to watch the performance:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall I get seats in the circle or in the stalls?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a circle, often around something:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane circled for an hour before receiving permission to land.",
          "Security staff circled the grounds of the house with guard dogs every hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw a circle around something:",
        "examples": [
          "Circle the answer you think is correct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange things in a circle:",
        "examples": [
          "Local teenagers would circle their cars out in cotton fields, play the radio loud, and dance.",
          "When a pioneers' wagon train was attacked they circled their wagons to defend themselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous curved line which is always the same distance away from a fixed central point, or the area enclosed by such a line:",
        "examples": [
          "Colored paper was cut into circles, squares, and triangles.",
          "A circle of chairs had been arranged in the center of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are connected by family, work, or society, or who share an interest:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a small circle of people who sell and exhibit their work at the same shows.",
          "The mayor’s inner circle met with him throughout the crisis to give advice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. If you circle around a subject, you talk about things related to it, often to avoid talking about the subject itself:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He circled around the idea of paying authors more for their books."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "circling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a circle, often around something:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane circled for an hour before receiving permission to land.",
          "Security staff circled the grounds of the house with guard dogs every hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw a circle around something:",
        "examples": [
          "Circle the answer you think is correct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange things in a circle:",
        "examples": [
          "Local teenagers would circle their cars out in cotton fields, play the radio loud, and dance.",
          "When a pioneers' wagon train was attacked they circled their wagons to defend themselves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "circuit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a regular pattern of visits or the places visited:",
        "examples": [
          "on the circuit They first met each other on the tennis circuit (= while at different tennis competitions).",
          "He was a familiar figure on the lecture circuit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area containing different courts that a judge visits:",
        "examples": [
          "on the circuit The judge had served for many years on the northeastern Circuit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something shaped approximately like a circle, especially a route, path, or sports track that starts and ends in the same place:",
        "examples": [
          "They test the car tyres on a motor racing circuit.",
          "We made a leisurely circuit of the city walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a closed system of wires or pipes through which electricity or liquid can flow:",
        "examples": [
          "A defect was found in the water-cooling/electrical circuit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel around something in a route shaped approximately like a circle:",
        "examples": [
          "He was early so he circuited the block a couple of times.",
          "The aircraft appeared again, circuiting over the jungle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a closed system esp. of wires through which electricity can flow:",
        "examples": [
          "Big electronic circuits can carry huge amounts of data."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A circuit is also a system that allows people to communicate with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Holiday phone calls always overload the circuits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something shaped like a circle, esp. a route, path, or sports track that starts and ends in the same place:",
        "examples": [
          "She has ridden on tough racing circuits such as the New York and Florida tracks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A circuit can be a path or route in the shape of a circle:",
        "examples": [
          "Fish swam continuously, making the endless circuit of the tank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular series of events that happen in different places:",
        "examples": [
          "She has won a number of tournaments on this year’s tennis circuit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area under the authority of a particular court",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the connected arrangement of the wires and other parts of a closed system through which electricity can flow:",
        "examples": [
          "The circuitry in this computer is protected from power surges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a path for an electric current to flow through:",
        "examples": [
          "The most advanced chip technology, which uses circuits 65 nanometers apart, loses almost half of its power to leakage.",
          "an electrical/electronic circuit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of events or places that are regularly visited by a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "a lecture/conference/speaking circuit For the past two years he has been on the international lecture circuit, often speaking on business ethics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "circuitry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the circuits that an electrical or electronic device contains, considered as a single system:",
        "examples": [
          "The circuitry in this fighter aircraft has been protected against strong magnetic fields."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the connected arrangement of the wires and other parts of a closed system through which electricity can flow:",
        "examples": [
          "The circuitry in this computer is protected from power surges."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "circuits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a regular pattern of visits or the places visited:",
        "examples": [
          "on the circuit They first met each other on the tennis circuit (= while at different tennis competitions).",
          "He was a familiar figure on the lecture circuit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area containing different courts that a judge visits:",
        "examples": [
          "on the circuit The judge had served for many years on the northeastern Circuit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something shaped approximately like a circle, especially a route, path, or sports track that starts and ends in the same place:",
        "examples": [
          "They test the car tyres on a motor racing circuit.",
          "We made a leisurely circuit of the city walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a closed system of wires or pipes through which electricity or liquid can flow:",
        "examples": [
          "A defect was found in the water-cooling/electrical circuit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel around something in a route shaped approximately like a circle:",
        "examples": [
          "He was early so he circuited the block a couple of times.",
          "The aircraft appeared again, circuiting over the jungle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a closed system esp. of wires through which electricity can flow:",
        "examples": [
          "Big electronic circuits can carry huge amounts of data."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A circuit is also a system that allows people to communicate with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Holiday phone calls always overload the circuits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something shaped like a circle, esp. a route, path, or sports track that starts and ends in the same place:",
        "examples": [
          "She has ridden on tough racing circuits such as the New York and Florida tracks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A circuit can be a path or route in the shape of a circle:",
        "examples": [
          "Fish swam continuously, making the endless circuit of the tank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular series of events that happen in different places:",
        "examples": [
          "She has won a number of tournaments on this year’s tennis circuit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area under the authority of a particular court",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the connected arrangement of the wires and other parts of a closed system through which electricity can flow:",
        "examples": [
          "The circuitry in this computer is protected from power surges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a path for an electric current to flow through:",
        "examples": [
          "The most advanced chip technology, which uses circuits 65 nanometers apart, loses almost half of its power to leakage.",
          "an electrical/electronic circuit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of events or places that are regularly visited by a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "a lecture/conference/speaking circuit For the past two years he has been on the international lecture circuit, often speaking on business ethics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "circular": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "shaped like a circle:",
        "examples": [
          "a circular flowerbed/tablecloth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A circular argument is one that keeps returning to the same points and is not effective.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter or notice sent to a large number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Circulars and other junk mail go straight in the bin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the shape of a circle; round:",
        "examples": [
          "One man built a circular barn for his cows.",
          "The circular area is used for parking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A circular argument or discussion is one which keeps returning to the same points and does not advance to any new points or to agreement.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter or notice given to a large number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The discount chain advertises sales with circulars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a printed announcement, advertisement, or letter that is sent to many people at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "Details of the payout will be contained in a circular to be sent to shareholders next month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "circulate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go around or through something, or to make something go around or through something:",
        "examples": [
          "Hot water circulates through the heating system.",
          "I've circulated a good luck card for everyone to sign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move around at a party, etc., talking to different people :",
        "examples": [
          "I try to circulate at a party and not just stay with the friends I came with."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move around or through:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] circulate a letter/memo/proposal",
          "[ I ] Hot water circulates through the pipes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Blood circulates inside the body by moving from the heart through the arteries and back to the heart through the veins.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something such as information, ideas, or documents from one person to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Management will be circulating a supplementary report at the budget meeting.",
          "News of her retirement quickly circulated around the office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "circulated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go around or through something, or to make something go around or through something:",
        "examples": [
          "Hot water circulates through the heating system.",
          "I've circulated a good luck card for everyone to sign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move around at a party, etc., talking to different people :",
        "examples": [
          "I try to circulate at a party and not just stay with the friends I came with."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "circulating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go around or through something, or to make something go around or through something:",
        "examples": [
          "Hot water circulates through the heating system.",
          "I've circulated a good luck card for everyone to sign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move around at a party, etc., talking to different people :",
        "examples": [
          "I try to circulate at a party and not just stay with the friends I came with."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "circulation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process in which something such as information, money, or goods passes from one person to another:",
        "examples": [
          "in circulation Police have warned that there are a lot of fake £50 notes in circulation.",
          "I hear she's back in circulation (= taking part in social activities) after her accident.",
          "Add her name to the circulation list for this report (= the people who will be given it to read).",
          "out of circulation figurative I hear she's out of circulation (= not taking part in social activities) after her accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people that a newspaper or magazine is regularly sold to:",
        "examples": [
          "The paper has a circulation of 150,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movement of blood around the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Exercise helps to improve circulation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movement of blood inside the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Circulation is also the movement of air or water in a space or system:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The fans in the air circulation system make a lot of noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A magazine or newspaper’s circulation is the number of people who read it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The Chronicle has a daily circulation of 505,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is in circulation, it is available:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Are the new dollar coins in circulation yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is out of circulation, it is not available:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The company takes its movies out of circulation, then shows them again.",
          "[ U ] fig.infml She’s been out of circulation since her accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of a particular type of money or payment system in the economy:",
        "examples": [
          "withdraw from/take out of circulation Many European currencies were withdrawn from circulation after the euro was adopted.",
          "come into/go into/be put into circulation The new $100 bills will go into circulation early next year.",
          "Within just five years, the number of credit cards in circulation had tripled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the typical number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold every day, week, or month:",
        "examples": [
          "a circulation of sth It has a daily circulation of 400,000, making it the second-largest newspaper in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending goods or information from one person to another or from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "the circulation of sth Despite the circulation of the memo, the company's stock price in recent days has been soaring."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "circulatory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the system that moves blood through the body and that includes the heart, arteries, and veins",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the system that moves blood through the body and that includes the heart, arteries, and veins",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "circumcised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut the protecting loose skin off a boy's or man's penis, for medical, traditional, or religious reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "The United States has a strong tradition of circumcising baby boys.",
          "5% of intact adult males eventually get circumcised for medical reasons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut parts off a girl's or woman's sexual organs, for traditional or religious reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "In parts of Africa, some girls are circumcised when they are a week old.",
          "She sometimes dreams that the midwife who circumcised her is coming back to perform the procedure again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "circumference": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the line surrounding a circular space, or the length of this line:",
        "examples": [
          "the circumference of a circle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outside edge of an area or object that is round or curved, or the length of this edge:",
        "examples": [
          "the circumference of an orange"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance around a circle:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Draw a circle 5 inches in circumference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A circumference is also the distance around the widest part of a round object, or a line enclosing a circular space.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The circumference of an area of any size or shape is its complete outside edge:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We walked the circumference of the field so we wouldn’t interrupt the game."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "circumspect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "careful not to take risks:",
        "examples": [
          "Officials were circumspect about saying what the talks had achieved."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "circumstance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fact or event that makes a situation the way it is:",
        "examples": [
          "under the circumstances I think she coped very well under the circumstances.",
          "Obviously we can't deal with the problem until we know all the circumstances.",
          "suspicious circumstances She died in suspicious circumstances.",
          "in any circumstances We oppose capital punishment in any circumstances.",
          "under any circumstances We will not quit under any circumstances.",
          "under no circumstances Under no circumstances should you (= you should not) approach the man.",
          "circumstances beyond someone's control The meeting has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "events that change your life, over which you have no control:",
        "examples": [
          "They were victims of circumstance.",
          "force of circumstance We were obliged to go by force of circumstance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how much money someone has:",
        "examples": [
          "Grants are available depending on your circumstances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event or condition connected with what is happening or has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The circumstances of the theft of the painting were not known.",
          "[ C ] The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are under investigation.",
          "[ C ] He said that under no circumstances was he returning to Phoenix.",
          "[ U ] Mrs. Smith's lawyers say she was victim of circumstance, not a murderer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "circumstances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "how much money someone has:",
        "examples": [
          "Grants are available depending on your circumstances.",
          "These boys and girls often grew up in dire circumstances.",
          "Although he now lives in very comfortable circumstances, he never forgets his humble origins."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "circumstantial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing information, especially about a crime, that makes you think something is true but does not completely prove it:",
        "examples": [
          "circumstantial evidence",
          "The case against her was circumstantial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the circumstances in which something happened, but not to the thing itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The report said most of the data was circumstantial, so no conclusions could be drawn from it.",
          "The judge reminded the jury that circumstantial evidence is information that may be important but is not proof of guilt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "circus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of travelling performers including acrobats (= people skilled in difficult physical movements) or those who work with trained animals, or a performance by such people usually in a large tent:",
        "examples": [
          "She ran away to join the circus.",
          "The horses trotted into the circus ring (= the large circle, with seats all around, in which a circus performs).",
          "The children loved being taken to the circus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of activity and interest caused by an event or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "the media circus surrounding the case"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an open circular area where several roads join:",
        "examples": [
          "Piccadilly Circus",
          "Oxford Circus"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of professional sports players that is travelling to play matches:",
        "examples": [
          "If the chief executive gets his way, the national team will become a nomadic rugby circus.",
          "Life returns to normal when the professional cricket circus leaves town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of traveling entertainers including acrobats, clowns, and trained animals, or a performance by such a group, often in a tent:",
        "examples": [
          "He quit school in the eighth grade to join the circus.",
          "We saw the circus set up in a tent in the middle of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A circus is also something noisy and confused:",
        "examples": [
          "The media circus covering the trial took over the courthouse steps."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "circuses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of travelling performers including acrobats (= people skilled in difficult physical movements) or those who work with trained animals, or a performance by such people usually in a large tent:",
        "examples": [
          "She ran away to join the circus.",
          "The horses trotted into the circus ring (= the large circle, with seats all around, in which a circus performs).",
          "The children loved being taken to the circus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of activity and interest caused by an event or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "the media circus surrounding the case"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an open circular area where several roads join:",
        "examples": [
          "Piccadilly Circus",
          "Oxford Circus"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of professional sports players that is travelling to play matches:",
        "examples": [
          "If the chief executive gets his way, the national team will become a nomadic rugby circus.",
          "Life returns to normal when the professional cricket circus leaves town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of traveling entertainers including acrobats, clowns, and trained animals, or a performance by such a group, often in a tent:",
        "examples": [
          "He quit school in the eighth grade to join the circus.",
          "We saw the circus set up in a tent in the middle of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A circus is also something noisy and confused:",
        "examples": [
          "The media circus covering the trial took over the courthouse steps."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cirque": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hollow area almost surrounded by steep slopes at the top of a glaciated valley:",
        "examples": [
          "From here you can start to see the rim of the mountains that enclose the cirque."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cisco": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for City Group for Smaller Companies: an organization in the UK that represents smaller companies whose shares are publicly traded:",
        "examples": [
          "A leading member of CISCO said that small companies will suffer from the increased burden of complying with the new corporate governance rules."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cissy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cistern": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container in which water is stored, especially one connected to a toilet or in the roof of a house",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large container for storing water, esp. one kept on the roof of a large building to catch rain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "citadel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong castle in or near a city, where people can shelter from danger, especially during a war:",
        "examples": [
          "The town has a 14th century citadel overlooking the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful organization in which finding a job is difficult for someone who does not know people who work there:",
        "examples": [
          "At the age of 32, she managed to enter one of the citadels of high fashion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "citation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word or piece of writing taken from a written work:",
        "examples": [
          "All citations are taken from the 2007 edition of the text."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official request for someone to appear in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "The court issued a contempt citation against city council members who refused to comply with a court order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official praise for a person in the armed forces for brave actions:",
        "examples": [
          "The four soldiers are to receive citations from the president for their brave actions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law A citation is an official notice from a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The court could issue a citation against her for disclosing information.",
          "[ C ] County police say that no citations have been issued since the law went into effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document that praises someone publicly for something the person has done:",
        "examples": [
          "Cory received a citation from the mayor for her achievements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "citations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word or piece of writing taken from a written work:",
        "examples": [
          "All citations are taken from the 2007 edition of the text."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official request for someone to appear in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "The court issued a contempt citation against city council members who refused to comply with a court order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official praise for a person in the armed forces for brave actions:",
        "examples": [
          "The four soldiers are to receive citations from the president for their brave actions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law A citation is an official notice from a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The court could issue a citation against her for disclosing information.",
          "[ C ] County police say that no citations have been issued since the law went into effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document that praises someone publicly for something the person has done:",
        "examples": [
          "Cory received a citation from the mayor for her achievements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "She cited three reasons why people get into debt.",
          "cite something as something The company cited a 13 percent decline in new orders as evidence that overall demand for its products was falling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or write words taken from a particular writer or written work:",
        "examples": [
          "She cites both T.S. Eliot and Virginia Woolf in her article."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially name or mention someone or something in a law court, or to officially request someone to appear in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "The lawyer cited two similar cases.",
          "be cited as He has been cited as the co-respondent in the divorce case.",
          "be cited for The company has been cited twice for safety violations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to praise someone in the armed forces publicly because of their brave actions:",
        "examples": [
          "be cited for He was cited for bravery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened, or to speak or write words taken from a written work:",
        "examples": [
          "He cited a study of the devices as proof that the company knew they were dangerous.",
          "Scientists cite this experiment as their main support for this theory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To cite someone else’s words when speaking or writing is to use them:",
        "examples": [
          "If you cite too many writers, readers will wonder if you have any ideas of your own."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In law, a person or organization which is cited is named in a legal action:",
        "examples": [
          "The mine operator was cited with 33 violations of federal safety standards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to praise someone publicly for something the person has done:",
        "examples": [
          "He was cited for bravery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mention something because it proves an idea, explains why something happened, or is an example of what you mean:",
        "examples": [
          "Johnson resigned from the board after just six months, citing \"differences of opinion\".",
          "be cited as sth Effective marketing and low cost were cited as the main reasons for the recent increase in sales."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "She cited three reasons why people get into debt.",
          "cite something as something The company cited a 13 percent decline in new orders as evidence that overall demand for its products was falling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or write words taken from a particular writer or written work:",
        "examples": [
          "She cites both T.S. Eliot and Virginia Woolf in her article."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially name or mention someone or something in a law court, or to officially request someone to appear in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "The lawyer cited two similar cases.",
          "be cited as He has been cited as the co-respondent in the divorce case.",
          "be cited for The company has been cited twice for safety violations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to praise someone in the armed forces publicly because of their brave actions:",
        "examples": [
          "be cited for He was cited for bravery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large town:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the world's cities have populations of more than five million.",
          "capital city Wellington is the capital city (= centre of government) of New Zealand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any town in the UK that has a cathedral (= large, important church):",
        "examples": [
          "The city of Ely has about 15,000 inhabitants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the government of a city:",
        "examples": [
          "It's the city's responsibility to maintain the pavements.",
          "My father works for the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business centre of London where the large financial organizations are, such as the Bank of England:",
        "examples": [
          "He works in the City.",
          "a City analyst"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the financial organizations as a group and the people who work for them:",
        "examples": [
          "The City acted swiftly to the news of a fall in the value of sterling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where many people live, with many houses, stores, businesses, etc., and which is bigger than a town:",
        "examples": [
          "Canadians have built big, pleasant, and livable cities.",
          "When their team won the World Series, the whole city celebrated.",
          "Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business and financial centre of London, including Britain's main financial organizations such the Bank of England and the International Stock Exchange:",
        "examples": [
          "It is one of the City's leading investment banks.",
          "The bank was founded over 300 years ago in the City of London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "London's financial organizations and the people who work for them, considered together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Two months ago the retail group surprised the City with record interim profits, up by 40% to £9.8m."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "citing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "She cited three reasons why people get into debt.",
          "cite something as something The company cited a 13 percent decline in new orders as evidence that overall demand for its products was falling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or write words taken from a particular writer or written work:",
        "examples": [
          "She cites both T.S. Eliot and Virginia Woolf in her article."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially name or mention someone or something in a law court, or to officially request someone to appear in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "The lawyer cited two similar cases.",
          "be cited as He has been cited as the co-respondent in the divorce case.",
          "be cited for The company has been cited twice for safety violations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to praise someone in the armed forces publicly because of their brave actions:",
        "examples": [
          "be cited for He was cited for bravery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "citizen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is a member of a particular country and who has rights because of being born there or because of being given rights, or a person who lives in a particular town or city:",
        "examples": [
          "The interests of British citizens living abroad are protected by the British Embassy.",
          "become a citizen He applied to become an American citizen.",
          "citizen of This will affect all citizens of this country.",
          "The citizens of Paris voted to elect a new mayor.",
          "She considers herself a citizen of the world.",
          "second-class citizen Older people are sometimes treated like second-class citizens (= unimportant people).",
          "law-abiding citizen He reassured people that law-abiding citizens (= people who do not break the law) would have nothing to fear from the enquiries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who was born in a particular country and has certain rights or has been given certain rights because of having lived there:",
        "examples": [
          "Nabokov was a Russian, then had British citizenship, and then became an American citizen.",
          "A large part of our job is to educate citizens about their rights.",
          "Old people have been treated like second-class citizens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A citizen is also a person who lives in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "My sister is now a New Hampshire citizen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is a member of a state or country, and has legal rights there:",
        "examples": [
          "a British citizen",
          "To work in the US you must be a legal citizen or have a valid work visa."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "citizens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is a member of a particular country and who has rights because of being born there or because of being given rights, or a person who lives in a particular town or city:",
        "examples": [
          "The interests of British citizens living abroad are protected by the British Embassy.",
          "become a citizen He applied to become an American citizen.",
          "citizen of This will affect all citizens of this country.",
          "The citizens of Paris voted to elect a new mayor.",
          "She considers herself a citizen of the world.",
          "second-class citizen Older people are sometimes treated like second-class citizens (= unimportant people).",
          "law-abiding citizen He reassured people that law-abiding citizens (= people who do not break the law) would have nothing to fear from the enquiries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who was born in a particular country and has certain rights or has been given certain rights because of having lived there:",
        "examples": [
          "Nabokov was a Russian, then had British citizenship, and then became an American citizen.",
          "A large part of our job is to educate citizens about their rights.",
          "Old people have been treated like second-class citizens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A citizen is also a person who lives in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "My sister is now a New Hampshire citizen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is a member of a state or country, and has legal rights there:",
        "examples": [
          "a British citizen",
          "To work in the US you must be a legal citizen or have a valid work visa."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "citizenship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being a member of a particular country and having rights because of it:",
        "examples": [
          "He was granted Canadian citizenship.",
          "He holds joint citizenship in Sweden and Peru."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of living in a particular area or town and behaving in a way that other people who live there expect of you",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of having the rights of a person born in a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "He was granted Canadian citizenship last year.",
          "Harold holds dual citizenship in New Zealand and the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Citizenship is also carrying out the duties and responsibilities of a member of a particular society:",
        "examples": [
          "Good citizenship requires that you do all the things a citizen is supposed to do, such as pay taxes, serve on juries, and vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being a member of a country, and having legal rights because of this:",
        "examples": [
          "British/Canadian/US citizenship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being a member of a particular group and behaving responsibly:",
        "examples": [
          "We are committed to universal values, good corporate citizenship, and a healthy environment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "citrus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of a group of plants that produce acidic (= sour) fruits with a lot of juice, or the fruit of these plants:",
        "examples": [
          "Citrus will grow in most parts of Australia, except for mountain areas.",
          "Lemons are one of the hardiest of the citruses.",
          "Good sources of vitamin C are vegetables and fruits, especially citrus.",
          "citrus tree The field was planted with citrus trees.",
          "Garnish the drink with citrus slices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of a group of plants that produce juicy fruits with a slightly sour taste:",
        "examples": [
          "Oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit are types of citrus fruit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "city": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large town:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the world's cities have populations of more than five million.",
          "capital city Wellington is the capital city (= centre of government) of New Zealand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any town in the UK that has a cathedral (= large, important church):",
        "examples": [
          "The city of Ely has about 15,000 inhabitants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the government of a city:",
        "examples": [
          "It's the city's responsibility to maintain the pavements.",
          "My father works for the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business centre of London where the large financial organizations are, such as the Bank of England:",
        "examples": [
          "He works in the City.",
          "a City analyst"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the financial organizations as a group and the people who work for them:",
        "examples": [
          "The City acted swiftly to the news of a fall in the value of sterling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where many people live, with many houses, stores, businesses, etc., and which is bigger than a town:",
        "examples": [
          "Canadians have built big, pleasant, and livable cities.",
          "When their team won the World Series, the whole city celebrated.",
          "Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business and financial centre of London, including Britain's main financial organizations such the Bank of England and the International Stock Exchange:",
        "examples": [
          "It is one of the City's leading investment banks.",
          "The bank was founded over 300 years ago in the City of London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "London's financial organizations and the people who work for them, considered together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Two months ago the retail group surprised the City with record interim profits, up by 40% to £9.8m."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "citywide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening in all parts of the city:",
        "examples": [
          "a citywide outbreak of crimes against vehicles",
          "This office is one of 46 citywide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including all of a city and everyone who lives there:",
        "examples": [
          "In a series of hearings held citywide, residents complained more about the schools than about crime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "civic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to a town or city, or the people who live in it:",
        "examples": [
          "civic leader The prime minister met many civic leaders, including the mayor and the leaders of immigrant communities.",
          "civic pride The opera house is a great source of civic pride.",
          "The event was attended by various civic dignitaries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the behaviour of a good member of society:",
        "examples": [
          "civic duty She felt it was her civic duty to tell the police.",
          "Growing civic consciousness about the environment has boosted the popularity of cycling to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a town or city or the people who live in it:",
        "examples": [
          "A group of prominent civic leaders have been among the school system’s harshest critics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "civics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the study of the way in which a local government works and of the rights and duties of the people who live in the city",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of the rights and duties of citizens",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "civil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not military or religious, but relating to the ordinary people of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "Helicopters are mainly used for military rather than civil use.",
          "civil government After ten years of military dictatorship, the country now has a civil government.",
          "civil ceremony We weren't married in church, but we had a civil ceremony in a registry office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to private arguments between people or organizations rather than criminal matters:",
        "examples": [
          "civil court The matter would be better dealt with in the civil court rather than by an expensive criminal proceeding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "polite and formal:",
        "examples": [
          "His manner was civil, though not particularly friendly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the ordinary people of a country, rather than members of religious organizations or the military:",
        "examples": [
          "These helicopters are for rescue and other civil use.",
          "We were married in a civil ceremony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Civil also refers to the legal system governing personal and business matters:",
        "examples": [
          "civil court"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "polite and formal:",
        "examples": [
          "We were civil to each other, but we were both still angry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to legal disagreements between people or businesses, rather than criminal activities:",
        "examples": [
          "civil action/lawsuit/case, etc. The Chapter 11 action suspended a civil trial in which two plaintiffs sought compensation totaling more than $160 million."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "civilian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not a member of the police or the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "The bomb killed four soldiers and three civilians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating or belonging to a person who is not a member of the police or the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "civilian population The army has been criticized for attacking the unarmed civilian population.",
          "civilian casualty We are aware of the reports of civilian casualties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not a member of the police, the armed forces, or a fire department:",
        "examples": [
          "The senator is not the only civilian who would like to ride in a space shuttle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of, relating to, or being a person who is not a member of the police, the armed forces, or a fire department:",
        "examples": [
          "the civilian population",
          "civilian workers/employees"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "civilians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not a member of the police or the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "The bomb killed four soldiers and three civilians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating or belonging to a person who is not a member of the police or the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "civilian population The army has been criticized for attacking the unarmed civilian population.",
          "civilian casualty We are aware of the reports of civilian casualties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not a member of the police, the armed forces, or a fire department:",
        "examples": [
          "The senator is not the only civilian who would like to ride in a space shuttle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of, relating to, or being a person who is not a member of the police, the armed forces, or a fire department:",
        "examples": [
          "the civilian population",
          "civilian workers/employees"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "civilisation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "human society with its well developed social organizations, or the culture and way of life of a society or country at a particular period in time:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people think that nuclear war would mean the end of civilization.",
          "Cuzco was the centre of one of the world's most famous civilizations, that of the Incas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place that has comfortable living conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "How does it feel to be back in civilization after all those weeks in a tent?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of educating a society so that its culture becomes more developed:",
        "examples": [
          "The civilization of Britain by the Romans took years to complete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a highly developed culture, including its social organization, government, laws, and arts, or the culture of a social group or country at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Widespread use of the Internet may change modern civilization.",
          "[ C ] The Inca civilization flourished for a long time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "civilised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A civilized society or country has a well developed system of government, culture, and way of life and that treats the people who live there fairly:",
        "examples": [
          "A fair justice system is a fundamental part of a civilized society.",
          "The terrorist attack on the UN building has shocked the civilized world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or their behaviour is civilized, they are polite and behave in a calm and reasonable way:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's discuss this like civilized people (= politely and calmly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a pleasant or comfortable place or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "\"This is all very civilized,\" he said, settling himself down in a chair by the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a well-developed way of life and social systems:",
        "examples": [
          "“A civilized society allows for tolerance,” he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Civilized also means pleasant, comfortable, well-educated, or orderly:",
        "examples": [
          "civilized behavior",
          "a civilized vacation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "civility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "politeness or a polite remark:",
        "examples": [
          "She greeted them with civility, but not much warmth.",
          "After a few civilities, they got down to business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being polite:",
        "examples": [
          "I learned how much smoother the day goes when people act with civility (= behave in a polite way)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "civilization": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "human society with its well developed social organizations, or the culture and way of life of a society or country at a particular period in time:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people think that nuclear war would mean the end of civilization.",
          "Cuzco was the centre of one of the world's most famous civilizations, that of the Incas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place that has comfortable living conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "How does it feel to be back in civilization after all those weeks in a tent?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of educating a society so that its culture becomes more developed:",
        "examples": [
          "The civilization of Britain by the Romans took years to complete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a highly developed culture, including its social organization, government, laws, and arts, or the culture of a social group or country at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Widespread use of the Internet may change modern civilization.",
          "[ C ] The Inca civilization flourished for a long time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "civilizations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "human society with its well developed social organizations, or the culture and way of life of a society or country at a particular period in time:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people think that nuclear war would mean the end of civilization.",
          "Cuzco was the centre of one of the world's most famous civilizations, that of the Incas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place that has comfortable living conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "How does it feel to be back in civilization after all those weeks in a tent?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of educating a society so that its culture becomes more developed:",
        "examples": [
          "The civilization of Britain by the Romans took years to complete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a highly developed culture, including its social organization, government, laws, and arts, or the culture of a social group or country at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Widespread use of the Internet may change modern civilization.",
          "[ C ] The Inca civilization flourished for a long time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "civilized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A civilized society or country has a well developed system of government, culture, and way of life and that treats the people who live there fairly:",
        "examples": [
          "A fair justice system is a fundamental part of a civilized society.",
          "The terrorist attack on the UN building has shocked the civilized world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or their behaviour is civilized, they are polite and behave in a calm and reasonable way:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's discuss this like civilized people (= politely and calmly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a pleasant or comfortable place or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "\"This is all very civilized,\" he said, settling himself down in a chair by the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a well-developed way of life and social systems:",
        "examples": [
          "“A civilized society allows for tolerance,” he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Civilized also means pleasant, comfortable, well-educated, or orderly:",
        "examples": [
          "civilized behavior",
          "a civilized vacation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "a 75 cl bottle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the chemical element chlorine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short sharp noise made by two hard objects being hit together:",
        "examples": [
          "He could hear the clack of high heels walking past in the corridor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two hard objects clack, they make a short sharp noise because they hit together:",
        "examples": [
          "Their heels clacked on the bare concrete.",
          "A typewriter was clacking in the next room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short sound made when two hard objects hit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clacking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two hard objects clack, they make a short sharp noise because they hit together:",
        "examples": [
          "Their heels clacked on the bare concrete.",
          "A typewriter was clacking in the next room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clacks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short sharp noise made by two hard objects being hit together:",
        "examples": [
          "He could hear the clack of high heels walking past in the corridor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two hard objects clack, they make a short sharp noise because they hit together:",
        "examples": [
          "Their heels clacked on the bare concrete.",
          "A typewriter was clacking in the next room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short sound made when two hard objects hit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of people) dressed, or (of things) covered:",
        "examples": [
          "A strange figure appeared in the doorway, clad in white.",
          "an ivy-clad wall",
          "an armour-clad vehicle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people) dressed, or (of things) covered:",
        "examples": [
          "A stranger appeared, clad in white."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "claim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] The company claims (that) it is not responsible for the pollution in the river.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He claims to have met the president, but I don't believe him.",
          "All parties have claimed success in yesterday's elections.",
          "claim responsibility An unknown terrorist group has claimed responsibility for this morning's bomb attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an organization or group claims a particular number of members, that number of people are believed to belong to it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for something of value because you think it belongs to you or because you think you have a right to it:",
        "examples": [
          "The police said that if no one claims the watch, you can keep it.",
          "When King Richard III died, Henry VII claimed the English throne."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a written demand for money from a government or organization because you think you have a right to it:",
        "examples": [
          "claim benefits The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has risen sharply this month.",
          "claim for Don't forget to claim for your travel expenses after the interview.",
          "claim on UK When my bike was stolen, I claimed on the insurance and got £150 back.",
          "UK If the shop won't give me a replacement TV, I'll claim my money back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an official request for money after an accident or a bad event, from the person who caused you harm:",
        "examples": [
          "She sued her employer for emotional distress, claiming damages of more than £20,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that something is true or is a fact, although other people might not believe it:",
        "examples": [
          "He said the police assaulted him while he was in custody, a claim that the police deny.",
          "[ + that ] The government's claim that it would reduce taxes proved false.",
          "support a claim Can you give any evidence to support your claim?",
          "make a claim about He made wild claims about being able to cure cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written request asking an organization to pay you an amount of money that you believe they owe you:",
        "examples": [
          "After her house was burgled, she made a claim on her insurance.",
          "Please submit your claim for travel expenses to the accounts department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a right to have something or get something from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "rightful claim She has no rightful claim to the title.",
          "Our neighbours have no claim to (= cannot say that they own) that strip of land between our houses.",
          "My ex-wife has no claims on me (= has no right to any of my money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state that something is true or is a fact:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] Ervin claims (that) he is bankrupt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to demand something of value because you believe it belongs to you or you have a right to it:",
        "examples": [
          "If no one claims the money, I can keep it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a storm, crime, or other violence claims someone’s life, the person was killed suddenly as a result of that event:",
        "examples": [
          "The earthquake claimed hundreds of lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written request to an organization to pay you a sum of money which you believe it owes you:",
        "examples": [
          "After the storm, dozens of claims were filed to collect crop insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A claim is also a statement saying that you have a right to something:",
        "examples": [
          "They asserted their claim to citizenship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request to an insurance company for payment relating to an accident, illness, damage to property, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "pay/refuse/settle a claim An insurance adjuster will work with the injured party to settle the claim.",
          "file/make/submit a claim Do not submit a claim if the doctor or hospital is also filing a claim for the same service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request to a court, government department, or company for something such as money or property that you believe you have a legal right to:",
        "examples": [
          "a claim for sth The Court of Appeal upheld his claim for damages for wrongful dismissal.",
          "bring/file a claim against sb/sth He is now bringing an unfair dismissal claim against the company.",
          "a disability/unemployment/pension claim"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal right to own something such as a property, business, or title:",
        "examples": [
          "have a claim on/to sth If you are joint owners, you have a claim on at least half the house.",
          "a legitimate/rightful/valid claim"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement of something you believe is true, although you have no proof:",
        "examples": [
          "The court rejected his claims that he was denied a promotion due to discrimination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state that something is true, although you may not be able to prove it:",
        "examples": [
          "Union representatives claim that workers were forced to work overtime without pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially request that an insurance company pay for costs relating to an accident, damage to property, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to request payment for money you are owed by a government department or company:",
        "examples": [
          "claim benefits/tax relief/income support The self employed may claim income tax relief as an allowance in their income tax assessment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state that you have a legal right to own something such as a property, business, or title:",
        "examples": [
          "If there are no relatives to claim the estate, the deceased's property will be reverted to the state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially request payment from someone who is responsible for an injury, loss, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A breach of warranty will give the purchaser the right to claim damages from the vendor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "claimed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] The company claims (that) it is not responsible for the pollution in the river.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He claims to have met the president, but I don't believe him.",
          "All parties have claimed success in yesterday's elections.",
          "claim responsibility An unknown terrorist group has claimed responsibility for this morning's bomb attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an organization or group claims a particular number of members, that number of people are believed to belong to it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for something of value because you think it belongs to you or because you think you have a right to it:",
        "examples": [
          "The police said that if no one claims the watch, you can keep it.",
          "When King Richard III died, Henry VII claimed the English throne."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a written demand for money from a government or organization because you think you have a right to it:",
        "examples": [
          "claim benefits The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has risen sharply this month.",
          "claim for Don't forget to claim for your travel expenses after the interview.",
          "claim on UK When my bike was stolen, I claimed on the insurance and got £150 back.",
          "UK If the shop won't give me a replacement TV, I'll claim my money back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an official request for money after an accident or a bad event, from the person who caused you harm:",
        "examples": [
          "She sued her employer for emotional distress, claiming damages of more than £20,000."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "claiming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] The company claims (that) it is not responsible for the pollution in the river.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He claims to have met the president, but I don't believe him.",
          "All parties have claimed success in yesterday's elections.",
          "claim responsibility An unknown terrorist group has claimed responsibility for this morning's bomb attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an organization or group claims a particular number of members, that number of people are believed to belong to it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for something of value because you think it belongs to you or because you think you have a right to it:",
        "examples": [
          "The police said that if no one claims the watch, you can keep it.",
          "When King Richard III died, Henry VII claimed the English throne."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a written demand for money from a government or organization because you think you have a right to it:",
        "examples": [
          "claim benefits The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has risen sharply this month.",
          "claim for Don't forget to claim for your travel expenses after the interview.",
          "claim on UK When my bike was stolen, I claimed on the insurance and got £150 back.",
          "UK If the shop won't give me a replacement TV, I'll claim my money back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an official request for money after an accident or a bad event, from the person who caused you harm:",
        "examples": [
          "She sued her employer for emotional distress, claiming damages of more than £20,000."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "claims": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] The company claims (that) it is not responsible for the pollution in the river.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He claims to have met the president, but I don't believe him.",
          "All parties have claimed success in yesterday's elections.",
          "claim responsibility An unknown terrorist group has claimed responsibility for this morning's bomb attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an organization or group claims a particular number of members, that number of people are believed to belong to it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for something of value because you think it belongs to you or because you think you have a right to it:",
        "examples": [
          "The police said that if no one claims the watch, you can keep it.",
          "When King Richard III died, Henry VII claimed the English throne."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a written demand for money from a government or organization because you think you have a right to it:",
        "examples": [
          "claim benefits The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has risen sharply this month.",
          "claim for Don't forget to claim for your travel expenses after the interview.",
          "claim on UK When my bike was stolen, I claimed on the insurance and got £150 back.",
          "UK If the shop won't give me a replacement TV, I'll claim my money back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an official request for money after an accident or a bad event, from the person who caused you harm:",
        "examples": [
          "She sued her employer for emotional distress, claiming damages of more than £20,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that something is true or is a fact, although other people might not believe it:",
        "examples": [
          "He said the police assaulted him while he was in custody, a claim that the police deny.",
          "[ + that ] The government's claim that it would reduce taxes proved false.",
          "support a claim Can you give any evidence to support your claim?",
          "make a claim about He made wild claims about being able to cure cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written request asking an organization to pay you an amount of money that you believe they owe you:",
        "examples": [
          "After her house was burgled, she made a claim on her insurance.",
          "Please submit your claim for travel expenses to the accounts department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a right to have something or get something from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "rightful claim She has no rightful claim to the title.",
          "Our neighbours have no claim to (= cannot say that they own) that strip of land between our houses.",
          "My ex-wife has no claims on me (= has no right to any of my money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state that something is true or is a fact:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] Ervin claims (that) he is bankrupt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to demand something of value because you believe it belongs to you or you have a right to it:",
        "examples": [
          "If no one claims the money, I can keep it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a storm, crime, or other violence claims someone’s life, the person was killed suddenly as a result of that event:",
        "examples": [
          "The earthquake claimed hundreds of lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written request to an organization to pay you a sum of money which you believe it owes you:",
        "examples": [
          "After the storm, dozens of claims were filed to collect crop insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A claim is also a statement saying that you have a right to something:",
        "examples": [
          "They asserted their claim to citizenship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request to an insurance company for payment relating to an accident, illness, damage to property, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "pay/refuse/settle a claim An insurance adjuster will work with the injured party to settle the claim.",
          "file/make/submit a claim Do not submit a claim if the doctor or hospital is also filing a claim for the same service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request to a court, government department, or company for something such as money or property that you believe you have a legal right to:",
        "examples": [
          "a claim for sth The Court of Appeal upheld his claim for damages for wrongful dismissal.",
          "bring/file a claim against sb/sth He is now bringing an unfair dismissal claim against the company.",
          "a disability/unemployment/pension claim"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal right to own something such as a property, business, or title:",
        "examples": [
          "have a claim on/to sth If you are joint owners, you have a claim on at least half the house.",
          "a legitimate/rightful/valid claim"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement of something you believe is true, although you have no proof:",
        "examples": [
          "The court rejected his claims that he was denied a promotion due to discrimination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state that something is true, although you may not be able to prove it:",
        "examples": [
          "Union representatives claim that workers were forced to work overtime without pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially request that an insurance company pay for costs relating to an accident, damage to property, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to request payment for money you are owed by a government department or company:",
        "examples": [
          "claim benefits/tax relief/income support The self employed may claim income tax relief as an allowance in their income tax assessment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state that you have a legal right to own something such as a property, business, or title:",
        "examples": [
          "If there are no relatives to claim the estate, the deceased's property will be reverted to the state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially request payment from someone who is responsible for an injury, loss, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A breach of warranty will give the purchaser the right to claim damages from the vendor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clairvoyance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the power to see the future or to see things that other people cannot see:",
        "examples": [
          "He believed in clairvoyance and magnetic healers.",
          "He was struck by a moment of clairvoyance. \"You're going to have a great game,\" he said to his roommate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clairvoyant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who says they have powers to see the future or see things that other people cannot see:",
        "examples": [
          "She went to see a clairvoyant who said he could communicate with her dead husband."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "claiming to have powers to see the future or see things that other people cannot see, or relating to these powers:",
        "examples": [
          "One of her aunts is clairvoyant.",
          "People are claiming to have had clairvoyant visions of the murder or murderer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of sea creature with a shell in two parts that can close together tightly, and a soft body that can be eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of sea creature with a hard shell in two parts, or its soft body that can be eaten raw or cooked",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clammy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sticky and slightly wet in an unpleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "My hands felt all clammy.",
          "It was a hot, clammy day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly wet and cool, in an unpleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "Her forehead was hot, but her hands were clammy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clamor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud complaint or demand:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience clamored for an encore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud complaint or demand:",
        "examples": [
          "The clamor for freedom in recent years has been strong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Clamor is also loud noise, esp. made by people’s voices:",
        "examples": [
          "The clamor of their voices rose."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clamoring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud complaint or demand:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience clamored for an encore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud complaint or demand:",
        "examples": [
          "The clamor for freedom in recent years has been strong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Clamor is also loud noise, esp. made by people’s voices:",
        "examples": [
          "The clamor of their voices rose."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clamors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud complaint or demand:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience clamored for an encore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud complaint or demand:",
        "examples": [
          "The clamor for freedom in recent years has been strong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Clamor is also loud noise, esp. made by people’s voices:",
        "examples": [
          "The clamor of their voices rose."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clamouring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud complaint or demand:",
        "examples": [
          "clamour for The children were all clamouring for attention.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She clamours to go home as soon as she gets to school."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clamp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device made of wood or metal that is used to hold two things together tightly:",
        "examples": [
          "Carefully tighten the clamp until it firmly supports the pipette in a vertical position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten two things together, using a clamp:",
        "examples": [
          "Clamp the two pieces of wood (together) for 15 minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the police or another person in authority clamps a vehicle, they fix a metal device to one of its wheels, usually because it is parked illegally. The device is usually only removed when the owner pays an amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "When I finally got back, I found my car had been clamped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you clamp something in a particular place, you hold it there tightly:",
        "examples": [
          "He clamped his hand over her mouth.",
          "A heavy iron chain was clamped around his wrists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used to hold something tightly:",
        "examples": [
          "A small clamp at the bottom edge holds it in place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a device to hold something tightly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Clamp the pieces together while the glue dries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you clamp something, you hold it firmly so that it does not move:",
        "examples": [
          "He abruptly clamped his jaw shut."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clamps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device made of wood or metal that is used to hold two things together tightly:",
        "examples": [
          "Carefully tighten the clamp until it firmly supports the pipette in a vertical position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten two things together, using a clamp:",
        "examples": [
          "Clamp the two pieces of wood (together) for 15 minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the police or another person in authority clamps a vehicle, they fix a metal device to one of its wheels, usually because it is parked illegally. The device is usually only removed when the owner pays an amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "When I finally got back, I found my car had been clamped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you clamp something in a particular place, you hold it there tightly:",
        "examples": [
          "He clamped his hand over her mouth.",
          "A heavy iron chain was clamped around his wrists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used to hold something tightly:",
        "examples": [
          "A small clamp at the bottom edge holds it in place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a device to hold something tightly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Clamp the pieces together while the glue dries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you clamp something, you hold it firmly so that it does not move:",
        "examples": [
          "He abruptly clamped his jaw shut."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of sea creature with a shell in two parts that can close together tightly, and a soft body that can be eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of sea creature with a hard shell in two parts, or its soft body that can be eaten raw or cooked",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of families, especially in Scotland, who originally came from the same family and have the same name",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large family, or a group of people who share the same interest:",
        "examples": [
          "Is/Are the whole clan coming to visit you for Christmas?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a family, esp. a large group of people who are related:",
        "examples": [
          "Is the whole clan gathering at your house for Thanksgiving?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clandestine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "planned or done in secret, especially describing something that is not officially allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "The group held weekly clandestine meetings in a church.",
          "He has been having a clandestine affair with his secretary for three years.",
          "She undertook several clandestine operations for the CIA."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "planned or done in secret:",
        "examples": [
          "a clandestine meeting"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clang": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud deep ringing sound like that of metal being hit, or to cause something to make this sound:",
        "examples": [
          "He woke up to hear the sound of bells clanging in the distance.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] She clanged the metal gate shut behind her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud, ringing sound like metal being hit, or to cause something to make such a sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] There was none of the hissing and clanging one expects in factories."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clanging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud deep ringing sound like that of metal being hit, or to cause something to make this sound:",
        "examples": [
          "He woke up to hear the sound of bells clanging in the distance.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] She clanged the metal gate shut behind her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clangs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud deep ringing sound like that of metal being hit, or to cause something to make this sound:",
        "examples": [
          "He woke up to hear the sound of bells clanging in the distance.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] She clanged the metal gate shut behind her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud, ringing sound like metal being hit, or to cause something to make such a sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] There was none of the hissing and clanging one expects in factories."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clank": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a short loud sound like that of metal objects hitting each other, or to cause something to make this sound:",
        "examples": [
          "My bike chain was clanking in an alarming way as I pedalled along.",
          "Whenever their team scored a goal, they clanked their beer cans together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, loud sound like that of metal objects hitting each other, or to cause something to make such a sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Ray’s van clanked down the driveway."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clanking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short loud sound like that of metal objects hitting each other, or to cause something to make this sound:",
        "examples": [
          "My bike chain was clanking in an alarming way as I pedalled along.",
          "Whenever their team scored a goal, they clanked their beer cans together."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clanks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a short loud sound like that of metal objects hitting each other, or to cause something to make this sound:",
        "examples": [
          "My bike chain was clanking in an alarming way as I pedalled along.",
          "Whenever their team scored a goal, they clanked their beer cans together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, loud sound like that of metal objects hitting each other, or to cause something to make such a sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Ray’s van clanked down the driveway."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of families, especially in Scotland, who originally came from the same family and have the same name",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large family, or a group of people who share the same interest:",
        "examples": [
          "Is/Are the whole clan coming to visit you for Christmas?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a family, esp. a large group of people who are related:",
        "examples": [
          "Is the whole clan gathering at your house for Thanksgiving?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a short loud noise by hitting your hands together:",
        "examples": [
          "\"When I clap my hands, you stand still,\" said the teacher.",
          "clap along The band played a familiar tune which had everyone clapping along.",
          "The audience clapped in time to the music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clap your hands repeatedly to show that you like or admire someone or have enjoyed a performance:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience clapped and cheered when she stood up to speak.",
          "We all clapped his performance enthusiastically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a person or thing somewhere quickly or suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "She clapped her hand over her mouth to try to stop herself from laughing.",
          "The police clapped him into prison for possession of drugs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone lightly on the shoulder or back in a friendly way, especially to express pleasure at what they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "He clapped his daughter on the back and told her how proud of her he was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of clapping your hands continuously to show that you like or admire someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's give a big clap for our winning contestant!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden loud noise made by thunder:",
        "examples": [
          "a clap of thunder There was a clap of thunder and then it started to pour with rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of hitting someone lightly on the shoulder or back in a friendly way, especially to express pleasure at what they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave me a friendly clap on the shoulder and said, \"Well done!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang for",
        "examples": [
          "a nasty dose of the clap"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, loud noise by hitting your hands together:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She clapped her hands to call the dog in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "People will clap at the end of a speech or a performance to show that they are pleased:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Everyone was clapping and cheering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone lightly on the shoulder or back in a friendly way to express pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor clapped him on the back and congratulated him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of hitting your hands together to make a short, loud noise, esp. at the end of a speech or performance to show that you are pleased:",
        "examples": [
          "There were a few claps, and then embarrassing silence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A clap of thunder is the sudden, loud noise of thunder.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clapped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clapper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal that hangs inside a bell and makes the bell ring when it hits the sides",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal hanging inside a bell which makes the bell ring by hitting its sides",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clapping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "claps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a short loud noise by hitting your hands together:",
        "examples": [
          "\"When I clap my hands, you stand still,\" said the teacher.",
          "clap along The band played a familiar tune which had everyone clapping along.",
          "The audience clapped in time to the music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clap your hands repeatedly to show that you like or admire someone or have enjoyed a performance:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience clapped and cheered when she stood up to speak.",
          "We all clapped his performance enthusiastically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a person or thing somewhere quickly or suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "She clapped her hand over her mouth to try to stop herself from laughing.",
          "The police clapped him into prison for possession of drugs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone lightly on the shoulder or back in a friendly way, especially to express pleasure at what they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "He clapped his daughter on the back and told her how proud of her he was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of clapping your hands continuously to show that you like or admire someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's give a big clap for our winning contestant!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden loud noise made by thunder:",
        "examples": [
          "a clap of thunder There was a clap of thunder and then it started to pour with rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of hitting someone lightly on the shoulder or back in a friendly way, especially to express pleasure at what they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave me a friendly clap on the shoulder and said, \"Well done!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang for",
        "examples": [
          "a nasty dose of the clap"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, loud noise by hitting your hands together:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She clapped her hands to call the dog in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "People will clap at the end of a speech or a performance to show that they are pleased:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Everyone was clapping and cheering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone lightly on the shoulder or back in a friendly way to express pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor clapped him on the back and congratulated him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of hitting your hands together to make a short, loud noise, esp. at the end of a speech or performance to show that you are pleased:",
        "examples": [
          "There were a few claps, and then embarrassing silence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A clap of thunder is the sudden, loud noise of thunder.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "claret": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "red wine made in the region near Bordeaux in France",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a colour that is between dark red and purple",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clarification": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an explanation or more details that makes something clear or easier to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "Some further clarification of your position is needed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clarified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something clear or easier to understand by giving more details or a simpler explanation:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you clarify the first point please? I don't understand it completely.",
          "The position of all shareholders will be clarified next month when we finalize our proposals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove water and unwanted substances from fat, such as butter, by heating it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something clearer or easier to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope this analysis will clarify the debate.",
          "Talking it through with you has helped me to clarify my own thinking about the problem."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clarify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something clear or easier to understand by giving more details or a simpler explanation:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you clarify the first point please? I don't understand it completely.",
          "The position of all shareholders will be clarified next month when we finalize our proposals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove water and unwanted substances from fat, such as butter, by heating it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something clearer or easier to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope this analysis will clarify the debate.",
          "Talking it through with you has helped me to clarify my own thinking about the problem."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clarinet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tube-shaped musical instrument that is played by blowing through a single reed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube-shaped musical instrument that is played by blowing through a single reed (= thin piece of wood) and pressing keys on its front to produce notes, or this type of instrument generally; a woodwind",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clarity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being clear and easy to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a call for greater clarity in this area of the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being easy to see or hear:",
        "examples": [
          "She was phoning from Australia, but I was amazed at the clarity of her voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to think clearly and not be confused:",
        "examples": [
          "He has shown great clarity of mind.",
          "mental clarity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being clear and easy to understand, see, or hear:",
        "examples": [
          "He conveys information with great clarity.",
          "The story is filmed with razor-sharp clarity.",
          "The sound was loud, but it lacked clarity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clark": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a national park (= a large area of land protected by the government because of its natural beauty or because it has a special history) in the US state of Alaska:",
        "examples": [
          "About 100 miles to the north of the Katmai Park boundary, Chinitna Bay sits on the fringe of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve.",
          "I am currently a geologist-in-the-park at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve in southern Alaska."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fight or argue:",
        "examples": [
          "clash with Students clashed with police after demonstrations at five universities.",
          "clash over The government and the opposition parties have clashed over the cuts in defence spending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two opinions, statements, or qualities clash, they are very different from each other:",
        "examples": [
          "clash with This latest statement from the White House clashes with important aspects of US foreign policy.",
          "Sometimes our interests clash, but generally we have worked well together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people or teams clash in a sports competition or race, they compete seriously against each other.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If colours or styles clash, they look ugly or wrong together:",
        "examples": [
          "I like red and orange together, though lots of people think they clash.",
          "clash with I just want to make sure the dress doesn't clash with my new clutch bag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two events clash, they happen at the same time in a way that is not convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "clash with Her party clashes with my brother's wedding, so I won't be able to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud noise like metal hitting metal, or to cause something to make this noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The saucepans clashed as he piled them into the sink.",
          "She clashed the cymbals together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fight or argument between people:",
        "examples": [
          "Rioters hurled rocks and bottles in clashes with police at the weekend.",
          "clash between There were violent clashes between the police and demonstrators in the city centre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people's opinions or qualities are very different from and opposed to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "a clash of opinions/loyalties/personalities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sports competition or race between two people or teams",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of colours or styles looking ugly or wrong together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation when two events happen at the same time in a way that is not convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "In the new timetable, there's a clash between history and physics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud noise that sounds like metal hitting metal:",
        "examples": [
          "a clash of cymbals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight or disagree:",
        "examples": [
          "The president and Congress clashed again over the budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of colors or styles) to look ugly or wrong together:",
        "examples": [
          "I do not think that red clashes with orange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a loud sound like that made when metal objects hit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] From the kitchen you could hear dishes clashing as they were stacked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud sound like that made when metal objects hit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disagreement, or a fight that becomes violent:",
        "examples": [
          "a clash of interests/personalities",
          "clashes between demonstrators and police"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clashing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight or argue:",
        "examples": [
          "clash with Students clashed with police after demonstrations at five universities.",
          "clash over The government and the opposition parties have clashed over the cuts in defence spending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two opinions, statements, or qualities clash, they are very different from each other:",
        "examples": [
          "clash with This latest statement from the White House clashes with important aspects of US foreign policy.",
          "Sometimes our interests clash, but generally we have worked well together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people or teams clash in a sports competition or race, they compete seriously against each other.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If colours or styles clash, they look ugly or wrong together:",
        "examples": [
          "I like red and orange together, though lots of people think they clash.",
          "clash with I just want to make sure the dress doesn't clash with my new clutch bag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two events clash, they happen at the same time in a way that is not convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "clash with Her party clashes with my brother's wedding, so I won't be able to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud noise like metal hitting metal, or to cause something to make this noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The saucepans clashed as he piled them into the sink.",
          "She clashed the cymbals together."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clasp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hold someone or something firmly in your hands or arms:",
        "examples": [
          "He was clasping the vase tightly, terrified of dropping it.",
          "Lie on your back, clasp your knees and pull them down towards your chest.",
          "She clasped her son in her arms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tight hold with your hand or arms:",
        "examples": [
          "She held the child's hand in a firm clasp as they crossed the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small metal device that is used to fasten a belt, bag, or a piece of jewellery",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold someone or something firmly in your hands or arms:",
        "examples": [
          "He clasped the vase, afraid he would drop it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a firm hold on something with your arms or hands:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a firm clasp on her daughter’s hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A clasp is a small metal device used to fasten a belt, a bag, or a piece of jewelry.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clasped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold someone or something firmly in your hands or arms:",
        "examples": [
          "He was clasping the vase tightly, terrified of dropping it.",
          "Lie on your back, clasp your knees and pull them down towards your chest.",
          "She clasped her son in her arms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "class": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of students who are taught together at school, college, or university:",
        "examples": [
          "Which class are you in this year?",
          "She gave the whole class extra homework for a week.",
          "My class (= the people in my class) was/were rather noisy this morning.",
          "[ as form of address ] Okay, class, settle down and open your books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time in which students are taught something:",
        "examples": [
          "My last class ends at four o'clock.",
          "in class I was told off for talking in class.",
          "take a class Who takes your environmental studies class?",
          "teach a class I teach a class on crochet at the weekends.",
          "I missed my aerobics class yesterday.",
          "Classes have been cancelled today because of a staff meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of students who successfully finished their studies in a particular year:",
        "examples": [
          "The class of 2004 achieved the highest ever SAT scores in this district."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people within society who have the same economic and social position:",
        "examples": [
          "working class The Labour Party has lost a lot of support among the working class.",
          "upper class She belongs to the rich American upper class.",
          "middle class We live in a middle class neighbourhood.",
          "upper middle class She comes from an upper middle class background.",
          "ruling class He was a member of the ruling classes.",
          "class structure She's studying the class structure of Japan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group into which goods, services, or people are put according to their standard:",
        "examples": [
          "first class Whenever I travel by train, I always travel first class.",
          "second class second class mail",
          "business class a business class ticket",
          "economy class I purchased a ticket in economy class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, the standard that someone has reached in their university degree:",
        "examples": [
          "What class of degree did you get?",
          "He graduated with a second-class honours degree in physics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in UK law, a group of illegal drugs classified according to how dangerous they are thought to be and how severe the punishment is for using or selling them, with class A the most dangerous :",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with possession of a class A drug, namely heroin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the best at a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "As a long-distance runner, she's in a class of her own."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be something of such a high quality that nothing can be compared to it:",
        "examples": [
          "In New York, it is clear that Dominican hair salons are in a class of their own."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the best or much better than other people at a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "When it comes to mathematics, he's in a different class from his peers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be much better or more attractive than someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't play chess with him. He's completely out of my class!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being stylish or fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got real class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of related plants or animals, in the general classification of plants and animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider someone or something to belong to a particular group because of their or its qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm 17, but I'm still classed as a child when I travel by bus.",
          "I would class her among the top ten American novelists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good:",
        "examples": [
          "a class act",
          "UK He's a class golfer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of students who are taught together at school, or a short period in which a particular subject is taught:",
        "examples": [
          "She got in trouble for talking in class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The class of a particular year is the group of students who will complete their studies that year:",
        "examples": [
          "The class of 2003 is very large."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people within a society who have the same economic and social position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Most of us think of ourselves as middle class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ranking of goods and services or people’s skills according to what they provide or how good they are:",
        "examples": [
          "Whenever I fly, I go business class.",
          "She’s a first-class teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being stylish or fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "She dresses with a lot of class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of plants or animals with similar biological structure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rank:",
        "examples": [
          "I would class her with the best American violinists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people within society who have the same economic or social position:",
        "examples": [
          "As rents increased, working class families left the city in search of more affordable neighborhoods.",
          "upper/middle/lower class"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a standard based on price and quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The planes will have reclining seats for customers in first class.",
          "She and her husband run a luxury-class holiday accommodation business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group into which goods and services are put based on their characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "Your shipment's freight class determines the carrier's shipping charges.",
          "a class of sth At issue is a class of mortgages that lenders call \"subprime\" because they do not qualify for the lowest or prime interest rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of lessons on a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a class in/on sth As part of a class in international relations, the conference aimed to teach students the art of negotiations.",
          "enrol in a class And so that fall, I enrolled in an agribusiness marketing class.",
          "take/go to/attend classes For the past two years he's been taking night classes while also working full-time as a nurse.",
          "hold/offer/teach a class"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "classed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider someone or something to belong to a particular group because of their or its qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm 17, but I'm still classed as a child when I travel by bus.",
          "I would class her among the top ten American novelists."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "classes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of students who are taught together at school, college, or university:",
        "examples": [
          "Which class are you in this year?",
          "She gave the whole class extra homework for a week.",
          "My class (= the people in my class) was/were rather noisy this morning.",
          "[ as form of address ] Okay, class, settle down and open your books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time in which students are taught something:",
        "examples": [
          "My last class ends at four o'clock.",
          "in class I was told off for talking in class.",
          "take a class Who takes your environmental studies class?",
          "teach a class I teach a class on crochet at the weekends.",
          "I missed my aerobics class yesterday.",
          "Classes have been cancelled today because of a staff meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of students who successfully finished their studies in a particular year:",
        "examples": [
          "The class of 2004 achieved the highest ever SAT scores in this district."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people within society who have the same economic and social position:",
        "examples": [
          "working class The Labour Party has lost a lot of support among the working class.",
          "upper class She belongs to the rich American upper class.",
          "middle class We live in a middle class neighbourhood.",
          "upper middle class She comes from an upper middle class background.",
          "ruling class He was a member of the ruling classes.",
          "class structure She's studying the class structure of Japan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group into which goods, services, or people are put according to their standard:",
        "examples": [
          "first class Whenever I travel by train, I always travel first class.",
          "second class second class mail",
          "business class a business class ticket",
          "economy class I purchased a ticket in economy class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, the standard that someone has reached in their university degree:",
        "examples": [
          "What class of degree did you get?",
          "He graduated with a second-class honours degree in physics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in UK law, a group of illegal drugs classified according to how dangerous they are thought to be and how severe the punishment is for using or selling them, with class A the most dangerous :",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with possession of a class A drug, namely heroin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the best at a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "As a long-distance runner, she's in a class of her own."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be something of such a high quality that nothing can be compared to it:",
        "examples": [
          "In New York, it is clear that Dominican hair salons are in a class of their own."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the best or much better than other people at a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "When it comes to mathematics, he's in a different class from his peers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be much better or more attractive than someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't play chess with him. He's completely out of my class!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being stylish or fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got real class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of related plants or animals, in the general classification of plants and animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider someone or something to belong to a particular group because of their or its qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm 17, but I'm still classed as a child when I travel by bus.",
          "I would class her among the top ten American novelists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good:",
        "examples": [
          "a class act",
          "UK He's a class golfer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of students who are taught together at school, or a short period in which a particular subject is taught:",
        "examples": [
          "She got in trouble for talking in class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The class of a particular year is the group of students who will complete their studies that year:",
        "examples": [
          "The class of 2003 is very large."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people within a society who have the same economic and social position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Most of us think of ourselves as middle class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ranking of goods and services or people’s skills according to what they provide or how good they are:",
        "examples": [
          "Whenever I fly, I go business class.",
          "She’s a first-class teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being stylish or fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "She dresses with a lot of class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of plants or animals with similar biological structure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rank:",
        "examples": [
          "I would class her with the best American violinists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people within society who have the same economic or social position:",
        "examples": [
          "As rents increased, working class families left the city in search of more affordable neighborhoods.",
          "upper/middle/lower class"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a standard based on price and quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The planes will have reclining seats for customers in first class.",
          "She and her husband run a luxury-class holiday accommodation business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group into which goods and services are put based on their characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "Your shipment's freight class determines the carrier's shipping charges.",
          "a class of sth At issue is a class of mortgages that lenders call \"subprime\" because they do not qualify for the lowest or prime interest rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of lessons on a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a class in/on sth As part of a class in international relations, the conference aimed to teach students the art of negotiations.",
          "enrol in a class And so that fall, I enrolled in an agribusiness marketing class.",
          "take/go to/attend classes For the past two years he's been taking night classes while also working full-time as a nurse.",
          "hold/offer/teach a class"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "classic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a high quality or standard against which other things are judged:",
        "examples": [
          "classic novel Fielding's classic novel \"Tom Jones\"",
          "Another classic goal there from Corley!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely or unusually funny, bad, or annoying:",
        "examples": [
          "Then she fell over backwards into the flowerbed - it was absolutely classic!",
          "That was classic! That van-driver signalled right, and then turned left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having all the characteristics or qualities that you expect:",
        "examples": [
          "classic example He's a classic example of a kid who's clever but lazy.",
          "classic symptom He had all the classic symptoms of the disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad or unpleasant, but not very surprising or unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "It's classic - you arrive at the station on time and find that the train's left early."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a simple, traditional style that is always fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a classic navy suit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing, a musical recording, or a film that is well known and of a high standard and lasting value:",
        "examples": [
          "classic of Jane Austen's \"Pride and Prejudice\" is a classic of English literature.",
          "Many of the Rolling Stones' records have become rock classics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most famous works of literature:",
        "examples": [
          "I spent my childhood reading the classics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of ancient Greek and Roman culture, especially their languages and literature:",
        "examples": [
          "study classics She studied classics at Cambridge.",
          "a classics scholar.",
          "He helped to establish the classics department at the University of Massachusetts.",
          "Her aunt was a classics professor at Cambridge University.",
          "He spent a year teaching classics at a Chicago university.",
          "Latin is certainly useful for a classics degree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing that is always fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "A long wool coat is a classic no one should be without."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important race or competition in a number of different sports including horse racing, golf, and tennis:",
        "examples": [
          "The Fall Classic grew out of a casual wager between the owners of the Boston and Pittsburgh baseball clubs.",
          "He tries to take the golf classic and fundraising auction to the next level every year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, any of the five main races in the flat racing (= where the horses do not jump over fences) season:",
        "examples": [
          "The five Classics each have their own identity.",
          "Within the first five years, geldings were banned from the Classics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being of a high standard against which others of the same type are judged:",
        "examples": [
          "classic literature",
          "John Steinbeck's classic American novel, “The Grapes of Wrath”"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "traditional in design or style:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a classic blue suit and a straw hat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having all the characteristics or qualities that are typical of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The building is a classic example of poor design."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a well-known piece of writing, musical recording, or film which is of high quality and lasting value:",
        "examples": [
          "Chaplin’s films are regarded as American classics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "classical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "traditional in style or form, or based on methods developed over a long period of time, and considered to be of lasting value:",
        "examples": [
          "Does she study classical ballet or modern ballet?",
          "I tend to listen to pop music rather than classical.",
          "He is one of our greatest classical actors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is attractive because it has a simple, traditional style:",
        "examples": [
          "I love the classical lines of his dress designs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a style of music written in Europe between about 1750 and 1830:",
        "examples": [
          "The works of Haydn and Mozart belong to the classical period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to the culture of ancient Rome and Greece:",
        "examples": [
          "the classical world",
          "classical literature"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to the culture of ancient Rome and Greece:",
        "examples": [
          "classical architecture/languages"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "traditional in style or form, or using methods developed over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "classical ballet"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "classically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is traditional in style or form, or based on methods developed over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a classically trained dancer.",
          "The company relies on a classically American business model."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is attractive because of having a simple, traditional style:",
        "examples": [
          "The dress combines stylish lines with an attractive floral print for a classically feminine look.",
          "a classically beautiful face"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to classical music (= music that is considered to be part of a long, formal tradition and to be of lasting value):",
        "examples": [
          "Kate is a classically trained violinist.",
          "The performance put the spotlight firmly on the quartet's classically structured framework."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that has all the characteristics or qualities that you expect:",
        "examples": [
          "He had none of the symptoms classically associated with tuberculosis.",
          "We're doing what journalists classically do and that is look for problems that can be solved."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "classics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the most famous works of literature:",
        "examples": [
          "I spent my childhood reading the classics.",
          "Some kids struggle to read the classics.",
          "Despite leaving school at 16, she had read all the classics and even gave a lecture on Shakespeare.",
          "Scholars suggest we revisit the classics and read them with a more critical eye.",
          "We study a range of literature, from contemporary works to the classics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of ancient Greek and Roman culture, esp. their languages and literature",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "classier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stylish or fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "That's one classy vehicle you've got there."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "classification": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of dividing things into groups according to their type:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you understand the system of classification used in ornithology?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group that something is divided into",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the division of things into groups by type:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The new pay classification takes effect next week.",
          "[ C ] Hotels are listed in four classifications from economy to deluxe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Classification is also the division of organisms into groups according to particular characteristics.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of organizing things such as jobs or products into particular groups based on their type:",
        "examples": [
          "Second-tier employees currently start at $7.55 to $11.05 an hour, depending on the job classification."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of checking a ship's condition and equipment in order to make certain that they are safe and meet the official standards of the shipping industry:",
        "examples": [
          "Ship classification is essential to the safe-guarding of life, property, and the environment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "classified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Classified information is officially stated to be secret:",
        "examples": [
          "classified material These documents contain classified material.",
          "classified information We do not have access to the classified information that goes into the reports.",
          "highly classified He has access to some of the nation's most highly classified information.",
          "The details of the case remain classified."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of information) officially secret:",
        "examples": [
          "These documents contain classified material."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "classified documents and information are officially kept secret and can only be seen by people who have high authority or special permission:",
        "examples": [
          "Security employees discovered that classified information and passwords had been leaked onto the internet.",
          "classified evidence/material/records",
          "He was caught taking highly classified documents from the National Archives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the small advertisements in newspapers, magazines, or on websites that offer jobs or to sell or buy things:",
        "examples": [
          "The help-wanted classified sections are overflowing with ads for managers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe information that is arranged by type:",
        "examples": [
          "Classified data will increase 50% a year as more economies begin using broadband technology.",
          "The classified catalogue tells you which publications on a particular subject are available in the library."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "classifieds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the collection of small advertisements in a newspaper, magazine, or on a website, organized, for example, by available jobs or types of things for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "Find jobs, housing, and community events in your local classifieds.",
          "I may have to pick up the classifieds and look for a different job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "classify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to divide things or people into groups according to their type, or to say which group or type something or someone belongs to:",
        "examples": [
          "The books in the library are classified by subject.",
          "Biologists classify animals and plants into different groups.",
          "be classified as children who are classified as overweight"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially state that information is secret:",
        "examples": [
          "The Ministry of Defence moved quickly to classify the documents.",
          "He has the authority to classify information as Top Secret."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide things into groups according to type:",
        "examples": [
          "We classify our books by subject."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Classify also means to divide organisms into groups according to particular characteristics.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide people or things into groups according to their characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "classify sb/sth as sth A screen-printing firm can have as many as 500 employees and still be classified as a small business.",
          "classify sb/sth by sth Imports are now classified by country of despatch, rather than country of origin.",
          "classify sb/sth into sth We've classified total expenditure into two major categories, (a) Current expenditure (b) Development expenditure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "classmate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is in the same class as you at school",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is in the same class as you in school:",
        "examples": [
          "Trish is taller than most of her classmates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "classmates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is in the same class as you at school",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is in the same class as you in school:",
        "examples": [
          "Trish is taller than most of her classmates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "classroom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room in a school or college where groups of students are taught",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being taught by a teacher:",
        "examples": [
          "Students learning computer studies spend two days each week in a computer lab and four days in the classroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "teaching classes of students in school or college:",
        "examples": [
          "There are also no promotions within the school, so that teachers remain in the classroom throughout their careers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room where groups of students are taught",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "classrooms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room in a school or college where groups of students are taught",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being taught by a teacher:",
        "examples": [
          "Students learning computer studies spend two days each week in a computer lab and four days in the classroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "teaching classes of students in school or college:",
        "examples": [
          "There are also no promotions within the school, so that teachers remain in the classroom throughout their careers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room where groups of students are taught",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "classy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stylish or fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "That's one classy vehicle you've got there."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clatter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make continuous loud noises by hitting hard objects against each other, or to cause objects to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't clatter the dishes - you'll wake the baby up.",
          "He was clattering away at his keyboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make loud noises, or to hit hard objects against each other:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Don’t clatter the pots and pans – you’ll wake the baby up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clattering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make continuous loud noises by hitting hard objects against each other, or to cause objects to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't clatter the dishes - you'll wake the baby up.",
          "He was clattering away at his keyboard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clatters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make continuous loud noises by hitting hard objects against each other, or to cause objects to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't clatter the dishes - you'll wake the baby up.",
          "He was clattering away at his keyboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make loud noises, or to hit hard objects against each other:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Don’t clatter the pots and pans – you’ll wake the baby up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clause": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular part of a written legal document, for example a law passed by Parliament or a contract (= an agreement):",
        "examples": [
          "They have added a clause in the contract which says the company can make people redundant for economic reasons.",
          "Clause 4 of the constitution is thought to be the most important section."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of words, consisting of a subject and a finite form of a verb:",
        "examples": [
          "Connectives such as \"and\", \"while\", and \"because\" are used for joining clauses to form complex sentences.",
          "Sometimes the speaker leaves out a verb or verb phrase, or sometimes an entire clause."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of words that includes a subject and a verb to form a simple sentence or only part of a sentence:",
        "examples": [
          "\"If I go to town\" is a clause, but not a sentence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a written legal document:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a clause in his movie contract that let him work in the theater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a written legal agreement that deals with a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "See clause 8.2(b) of the standard sale agreement.",
          "Rules and location for resolving disputes are outlined under the contract's arbitration clause.",
          "add/remove/include a clause Some companies will insure you, but will add a clause excluding any flood claims."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "claustrophobia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "fear of being in closed spaces:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffers from claustrophobia so he never travels on underground trains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extreme fear of being in an enclosed or crowded space",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "claustrophobic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A claustrophobic place is small and closed, and makes you feel uncomfortable when you are in it:",
        "examples": [
          "My room's a bit claustrophobic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a person suffering from a fear of being in closed spaces",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a claustrophobic person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clavicle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the technical word for the collarbone (= the bone between the shoulder and neck):",
        "examples": [
          "The clavicle is one of the most commonly fractured bones."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "claw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the sharp curved nails at the end of each of the toes of some animals and birds:",
        "examples": [
          "Our cat likes to sharpen her claws on the legs of the dining table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the two pointed parts, used for holding things, at the end of the legs of some insects and sea creatures:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep your fingers away from the crab's claws when you pick it up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a human hand that is curved or twisted so that it looks like the claws of an animal, bird, or insect:",
        "examples": [
          "Since her stroke, she has to keep her hand mobile, or the fingers tend to bend into a rigid claw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object or tool for picking things up that looks something like the claws of an animal, bird, or insect:",
        "examples": [
          "An iron claw lifts metal scraps from one pile to another.",
          "It was one of those old-fashioned arcade games where you pick up prizes with a mechanical claw.",
          "The machine's giant claw ripped the roof off the house like it was paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use claws to tear something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He was seriously injured when one of the lions clawed his back.",
          "claw at When our cat is hungry, she starts clawing at my legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the sharp, curved nails at the end of each of the toes of some animals and birds:",
        "examples": [
          "Our cat likes to sharpen her claws on the legs of the dining table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A claw is also the curved, movable part at the end of the leg of some insects and sea animals, such as crabs and lobsters:",
        "examples": [
          "Watch out – the lobster’s claws pinch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut esp. flesh with claws:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Nora’s cat attacked him and began clawing his back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who claws his or her way somewhere uses a lot of effort to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The team trailed, 24–13, after one quarter but clawed to 26–18 by halftime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something with great effort or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "claw your way into/out of sth He clawed his way out of near bankruptcy.",
          "She was always an excellent student, and she has clawed her way up to being a highly successful bank executive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clawed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A clawed creature has claws (= the sharp curved nails at the end of some animals' toes, or the pointed parts at the end of some insects' legs):",
        "examples": [
          "She drew a small clawed creature.",
          "The bear raised a clawed paw ready to strike."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clawing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use claws to tear something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He was seriously injured when one of the lions clawed his back.",
          "claw at When our cat is hungry, she starts clawing at my legs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "claws": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the sharp curved nails at the end of each of the toes of some animals and birds:",
        "examples": [
          "Our cat likes to sharpen her claws on the legs of the dining table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the two pointed parts, used for holding things, at the end of the legs of some insects and sea creatures:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep your fingers away from the crab's claws when you pick it up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a human hand that is curved or twisted so that it looks like the claws of an animal, bird, or insect:",
        "examples": [
          "Since her stroke, she has to keep her hand mobile, or the fingers tend to bend into a rigid claw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object or tool for picking things up that looks something like the claws of an animal, bird, or insect:",
        "examples": [
          "An iron claw lifts metal scraps from one pile to another.",
          "It was one of those old-fashioned arcade games where you pick up prizes with a mechanical claw.",
          "The machine's giant claw ripped the roof off the house like it was paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use claws to tear something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He was seriously injured when one of the lions clawed his back.",
          "claw at When our cat is hungry, she starts clawing at my legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the sharp, curved nails at the end of each of the toes of some animals and birds:",
        "examples": [
          "Our cat likes to sharpen her claws on the legs of the dining table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A claw is also the curved, movable part at the end of the leg of some insects and sea animals, such as crabs and lobsters:",
        "examples": [
          "Watch out – the lobster’s claws pinch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut esp. flesh with claws:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Nora’s cat attacked him and began clawing his back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who claws his or her way somewhere uses a lot of effort to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The team trailed, 24–13, after one quarter but clawed to 26–18 by halftime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something with great effort or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "claw your way into/out of sth He clawed his way out of near bankruptcy.",
          "She was always an excellent student, and she has clawed her way up to being a highly successful bank executive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thick, heavy soil that is soft when wet, and hard when dry or baked, used for making bricks and containers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in tennis, a court surface (= playing area) that is made of crushed stones or bricks :",
        "examples": [
          "Many top players dislike clay underfoot when they're playing tennis.",
          "The slow clay of Seville was part of the reason Spain defeated the US in the final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "playing on a clay surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Later that same year she won two events on clay.",
          "The team headed home, pondering how to improve on clay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick, heavy earth that is soft when wet, and hard when dry or baked:",
        "examples": [
          "Clay is used for making bricks and pots."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clean": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "free from any dirty marks, pollution, bacteria, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a clean white shirt",
          "clean air/water",
          "Make sure your hands are clean before you have your dinner.",
          "Hospitals need to be kept spotlessly (= extremely) clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "honest or fair, or showing that you have not done anything illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "a good clean fight",
          "clean record The judge took the defendant's clean record (= the absence of previous involvement in crime) into account when passing sentence.",
          "I've always had a clean driver's licence.",
          "It was a clean tackle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not doing anything illegal, or not having or carrying illegal drugs or stolen goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The police busted Pete last night, but he was clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "morally acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "good clean fun Because it's a family film, it's all good clean fun.",
          "clean living She follows a strict pattern of clean living and healthy exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not about sex:",
        "examples": [
          "Can't you think of any clean jokes?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having stopped taking an illegal drug after taking it regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a former heroin addict who has been clean for about 13 years.",
          "It's incredibly hard for a junkie to stay clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no rough edges, and smooth, straight, or equally balanced:",
        "examples": [
          "Sand the board until you have a nice, clean surface.",
          "clean break I've broken my leg, but the doctor says that it's a clean break, so it should heal easily.",
          "clean line What he liked about the car was its clean lines.",
          "clean cut I tried to make a clean cut, but the knife wasn't sharp enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done skilfully and without mistakes:",
        "examples": [
          "He skated toward his coach smiling after a clean landing.",
          "A good clean hit from Pietersen sent the ball straight out to the boundary.",
          "She played the solo part with a clean, elegant technique.",
          "I've watched that goal about a thousand times and it is probably one of the cleanest strikes I've ever made.",
          "All of the company's dancing is impressively clean, buoyant and fast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete:",
        "examples": [
          "clean break It's better for both of us if we make a clean break (= end our relationship completely).",
          "Sara says she needs a clean break with the past.",
          "The clean departure of one party in the dispute is better than a long-running war of attrition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When something you write on is clean, there is nothing on it or it is not yet used:",
        "examples": [
          "Take a clean sheet of paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove dirt from something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to clean the windows this morning.",
          "You should always clean your teeth after meals.",
          "clean something from something Would you clean the fingermarks from the door?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become clean:",
        "examples": [
          "This carpet doesn't clean very well.",
          "clean off I hope these bloodstains will clean off my shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare a fish or an animal killed for food by removing the inside parts of it that are not eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "when something is cleaned:",
        "examples": [
          "These windows need a really thorough clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "I clean forgot that I was supposed to be meeting Lucy last night.",
          "He's been cheating his customers for years, and getting clean away with it.",
          "clean through The bullet went clean through his shoulder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free of dirt or other unwanted parts or pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure you wear a clean shirt.",
          "Hospital rooms have to be kept clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Clean also means free from harmful substances, or pure:",
        "examples": [
          "clean air/water"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "honest or fair; not breaking rules or laws:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Let’s make it a clean fight,\" said the referee.",
          "Before his conviction for fraud, he had a clean record (= he had not been involved in crime previously).",
          "slang They searched him, but he was clean (= he was not carrying anything illegal or not allowed)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Clean also means morally acceptable and not giving offense:",
        "examples": [
          "clean living",
          "a clean joke"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s better for both of us if we make a clean break and stop seeing each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "new and not used:",
        "examples": [
          "a clean sheet of paper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove dirt or unwanted parts or pieces from something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Saturday morning is our time to clean the house.",
          "[ T ] You should clean a wound immediately to avoid infection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "honest and fair, or showing that you have done nothing illegal or morally wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "a clean record/report/license Job applicants must have a clean commercial driver's license.",
          "He said the campaign's priorities will be \"education and clean government.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free of, or producing no harmful chemicals or substances:",
        "examples": [
          "clean energy/fuel/technology clean energy from renewable sources such as solar and wind power",
          "clean air/water/soil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have never been involved in a dishonest or illegal activity:",
        "examples": [
          "An audit proved that neither company had clean hands when it came to reporting profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take action to make an organization operate more honestly and effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies like to clean house between chief executives, so as to give the newcomer a positive base to work from."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone they are being removed from their job:",
        "examples": [
          "He was told to clean out his desk by noon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to obey laws or accepted standards of behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "There are still serious questions about whether the company has cleaned up its act since its $11 billion accounting fraud was exposed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admit the truth about a secret you have been trying to keep:",
        "examples": [
          "come clean about/on/over sth Corporate managers were criticized for not coming clean sooner about the company's plans to split."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleaned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove dirt from something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to clean the windows this morning.",
          "You should always clean your teeth after meals.",
          "clean something from something Would you clean the fingermarks from the door?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become clean:",
        "examples": [
          "This carpet doesn't clean very well.",
          "clean off I hope these bloodstains will clean off my shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare a fish or an animal killed for food by removing the inside parts of it that are not eaten",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleaner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to clean houses, offices, public places, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Chris has an evening job as an office cleaner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance used for cleaning things:",
        "examples": [
          "We've run out of floor cleaner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shop where clothes that cannot be washed in an ordinary washing machine are cleaned:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you pick up my suit from the cleaner's for me, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that cleans clothes by using chemicals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cleaner is also a person whose job is cleaning:",
        "examples": [
          "a window cleaner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cleaner is also a product that removes dirt:",
        "examples": [
          "a household cleaner"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleaners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get a lot of money from someone, especially by cheating them:",
        "examples": [
          "They got taken to the cleaners by a dishonest contractor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleanest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "free from any dirty marks, pollution, bacteria, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a clean white shirt",
          "clean air/water",
          "Make sure your hands are clean before you have your dinner.",
          "Hospitals need to be kept spotlessly (= extremely) clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "honest or fair, or showing that you have not done anything illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "a good clean fight",
          "clean record The judge took the defendant's clean record (= the absence of previous involvement in crime) into account when passing sentence.",
          "I've always had a clean driver's licence.",
          "It was a clean tackle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not doing anything illegal, or not having or carrying illegal drugs or stolen goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The police busted Pete last night, but he was clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "morally acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "good clean fun Because it's a family film, it's all good clean fun.",
          "clean living She follows a strict pattern of clean living and healthy exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not about sex:",
        "examples": [
          "Can't you think of any clean jokes?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having stopped taking an illegal drug after taking it regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a former heroin addict who has been clean for about 13 years.",
          "It's incredibly hard for a junkie to stay clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no rough edges, and smooth, straight, or equally balanced:",
        "examples": [
          "Sand the board until you have a nice, clean surface.",
          "clean break I've broken my leg, but the doctor says that it's a clean break, so it should heal easily.",
          "clean line What he liked about the car was its clean lines.",
          "clean cut I tried to make a clean cut, but the knife wasn't sharp enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done skilfully and without mistakes:",
        "examples": [
          "He skated toward his coach smiling after a clean landing.",
          "A good clean hit from Pietersen sent the ball straight out to the boundary.",
          "She played the solo part with a clean, elegant technique.",
          "I've watched that goal about a thousand times and it is probably one of the cleanest strikes I've ever made.",
          "All of the company's dancing is impressively clean, buoyant and fast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete:",
        "examples": [
          "clean break It's better for both of us if we make a clean break (= end our relationship completely).",
          "Sara says she needs a clean break with the past.",
          "The clean departure of one party in the dispute is better than a long-running war of attrition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When something you write on is clean, there is nothing on it or it is not yet used:",
        "examples": [
          "Take a clean sheet of paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove dirt from something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to clean the windows this morning.",
          "You should always clean your teeth after meals.",
          "clean something from something Would you clean the fingermarks from the door?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become clean:",
        "examples": [
          "This carpet doesn't clean very well.",
          "clean off I hope these bloodstains will clean off my shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare a fish or an animal killed for food by removing the inside parts of it that are not eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "when something is cleaned:",
        "examples": [
          "These windows need a really thorough clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "I clean forgot that I was supposed to be meeting Lucy last night.",
          "He's been cheating his customers for years, and getting clean away with it.",
          "clean through The bullet went clean through his shoulder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free of dirt or other unwanted parts or pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure you wear a clean shirt.",
          "Hospital rooms have to be kept clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Clean also means free from harmful substances, or pure:",
        "examples": [
          "clean air/water"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "honest or fair; not breaking rules or laws:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Let’s make it a clean fight,\" said the referee.",
          "Before his conviction for fraud, he had a clean record (= he had not been involved in crime previously).",
          "slang They searched him, but he was clean (= he was not carrying anything illegal or not allowed)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Clean also means morally acceptable and not giving offense:",
        "examples": [
          "clean living",
          "a clean joke"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s better for both of us if we make a clean break and stop seeing each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "new and not used:",
        "examples": [
          "a clean sheet of paper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove dirt or unwanted parts or pieces from something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Saturday morning is our time to clean the house.",
          "[ T ] You should clean a wound immediately to avoid infection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "honest and fair, or showing that you have done nothing illegal or morally wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "a clean record/report/license Job applicants must have a clean commercial driver's license.",
          "He said the campaign's priorities will be \"education and clean government.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free of, or producing no harmful chemicals or substances:",
        "examples": [
          "clean energy/fuel/technology clean energy from renewable sources such as solar and wind power",
          "clean air/water/soil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have never been involved in a dishonest or illegal activity:",
        "examples": [
          "An audit proved that neither company had clean hands when it came to reporting profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take action to make an organization operate more honestly and effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies like to clean house between chief executives, so as to give the newcomer a positive base to work from."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone they are being removed from their job:",
        "examples": [
          "He was told to clean out his desk by noon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to obey laws or accepted standards of behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "There are still serious questions about whether the company has cleaned up its act since its $11 billion accounting fraud was exposed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admit the truth about a secret you have been trying to keep:",
        "examples": [
          "come clean about/on/over sth Corporate managers were criticized for not coming clean sooner about the company's plans to split."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleaning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of removing the dirt from things and places, especially in a house:",
        "examples": [
          "do the cleaning It's your turn to do the cleaning.",
          "I don't mind the cleaning but I absolutely hate doing laundry.",
          "Joan has a cleaning job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleanliness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being clean, or the act of keeping things clean",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the habit or state of keeping yourself or your environment free from dirt:",
        "examples": [
          "Her job involved checking the cleanliness of restaurants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleanly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "fairly and honestly:",
        "examples": [
          "The election campaign was not conducted very cleanly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with smooth straight edges:",
        "examples": [
          "The plate broke cleanly in half."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equally:",
        "examples": [
          "Opinions were split cleanly between men and women."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "free from any dirty marks, pollution, bacteria, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a clean white shirt",
          "clean air/water",
          "Make sure your hands are clean before you have your dinner.",
          "Hospitals need to be kept spotlessly (= extremely) clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "honest or fair, or showing that you have not done anything illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "a good clean fight",
          "clean record The judge took the defendant's clean record (= the absence of previous involvement in crime) into account when passing sentence.",
          "I've always had a clean driver's licence.",
          "It was a clean tackle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not doing anything illegal, or not having or carrying illegal drugs or stolen goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The police busted Pete last night, but he was clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "morally acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "good clean fun Because it's a family film, it's all good clean fun.",
          "clean living She follows a strict pattern of clean living and healthy exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not about sex:",
        "examples": [
          "Can't you think of any clean jokes?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having stopped taking an illegal drug after taking it regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a former heroin addict who has been clean for about 13 years.",
          "It's incredibly hard for a junkie to stay clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no rough edges, and smooth, straight, or equally balanced:",
        "examples": [
          "Sand the board until you have a nice, clean surface.",
          "clean break I've broken my leg, but the doctor says that it's a clean break, so it should heal easily.",
          "clean line What he liked about the car was its clean lines.",
          "clean cut I tried to make a clean cut, but the knife wasn't sharp enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done skilfully and without mistakes:",
        "examples": [
          "He skated toward his coach smiling after a clean landing.",
          "A good clean hit from Pietersen sent the ball straight out to the boundary.",
          "She played the solo part with a clean, elegant technique.",
          "I've watched that goal about a thousand times and it is probably one of the cleanest strikes I've ever made.",
          "All of the company's dancing is impressively clean, buoyant and fast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete:",
        "examples": [
          "clean break It's better for both of us if we make a clean break (= end our relationship completely).",
          "Sara says she needs a clean break with the past.",
          "The clean departure of one party in the dispute is better than a long-running war of attrition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When something you write on is clean, there is nothing on it or it is not yet used:",
        "examples": [
          "Take a clean sheet of paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove dirt from something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to clean the windows this morning.",
          "You should always clean your teeth after meals.",
          "clean something from something Would you clean the fingermarks from the door?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become clean:",
        "examples": [
          "This carpet doesn't clean very well.",
          "clean off I hope these bloodstains will clean off my shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare a fish or an animal killed for food by removing the inside parts of it that are not eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "when something is cleaned:",
        "examples": [
          "These windows need a really thorough clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "I clean forgot that I was supposed to be meeting Lucy last night.",
          "He's been cheating his customers for years, and getting clean away with it.",
          "clean through The bullet went clean through his shoulder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free of dirt or other unwanted parts or pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure you wear a clean shirt.",
          "Hospital rooms have to be kept clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Clean also means free from harmful substances, or pure:",
        "examples": [
          "clean air/water"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "honest or fair; not breaking rules or laws:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Let’s make it a clean fight,\" said the referee.",
          "Before his conviction for fraud, he had a clean record (= he had not been involved in crime previously).",
          "slang They searched him, but he was clean (= he was not carrying anything illegal or not allowed)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Clean also means morally acceptable and not giving offense:",
        "examples": [
          "clean living",
          "a clean joke"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s better for both of us if we make a clean break and stop seeing each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "new and not used:",
        "examples": [
          "a clean sheet of paper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove dirt or unwanted parts or pieces from something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Saturday morning is our time to clean the house.",
          "[ T ] You should clean a wound immediately to avoid infection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "honest and fair, or showing that you have done nothing illegal or morally wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "a clean record/report/license Job applicants must have a clean commercial driver's license.",
          "He said the campaign's priorities will be \"education and clean government.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free of, or producing no harmful chemicals or substances:",
        "examples": [
          "clean energy/fuel/technology clean energy from renewable sources such as solar and wind power",
          "clean air/water/soil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have never been involved in a dishonest or illegal activity:",
        "examples": [
          "An audit proved that neither company had clean hands when it came to reporting profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take action to make an organization operate more honestly and effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies like to clean house between chief executives, so as to give the newcomer a positive base to work from."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone they are being removed from their job:",
        "examples": [
          "He was told to clean out his desk by noon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to obey laws or accepted standards of behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "There are still serious questions about whether the company has cleaned up its act since its $11 billion accounting fraud was exposed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admit the truth about a secret you have been trying to keep:",
        "examples": [
          "come clean about/on/over sth Corporate managers were criticized for not coming clean sooner about the company's plans to split."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleanse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something completely clean:",
        "examples": [
          "Cleanse the wound thoroughly before you bandage it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something morally clean or pure:",
        "examples": [
          "to cleanse the thoughts of our hearts",
          "be cleansed of Roman Catholics go to confession to be cleansed of their sins.",
          "cleanse someone/something of something figurative The mayor has promised to cleanse the city of drug dealers (= to remove them from the city)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when you stop taking unhealthy or harmful food, drinks, or drugs into your body, in order to improve your health:",
        "examples": [
          "During a cleanse, it's best to stay away from all caffeine-rich drinks.",
          "That week I was on a cleanse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of cleaning your skin or a product or treatment for doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "After a cleanse and exfoliation, a face mask is applied."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you to do make yourself morally clean or pure:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there some sort of ritual or cleanse or pilgrimage that you like to go through?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove all the dirt or harmful substances from something:",
        "examples": [
          "Thoroughly cleanse the wound and the area around it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleansed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something completely clean:",
        "examples": [
          "Cleanse the wound thoroughly before you bandage it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something morally clean or pure:",
        "examples": [
          "to cleanse the thoughts of our hearts",
          "be cleansed of Roman Catholics go to confession to be cleansed of their sins.",
          "cleanse someone/something of something figurative The mayor has promised to cleanse the city of drug dealers (= to remove them from the city)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleanser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance used for cleaning, especially your face:",
        "examples": [
          "I use cleanser on my face every night.",
          "Kitchen cleansers are all more or less the same."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance used for cleaning:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] kitchen cleansers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleansing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that cleans or is used for cleaning:",
        "examples": [
          "a cleansing cream"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleanup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of removing a dirty or dangerous substance, esp. when it has been left in the environment as a result of an accident:",
        "examples": [
          "The cleanup after the oil spill cost over $10,000,000."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easy to understand, hear, read, or see:",
        "examples": [
          "clear instructions/directions",
          "Can we make the sound any clearer?",
          "Our new television has a very clear picture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you say in order to emphasize what you have just said, or to express your authority:",
        "examples": [
          "I will not tolerate this behaviour any longer. Do I make myself clear?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain, having no doubt, or obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "clear about He isn't at all clear about what he wants to do with his life.",
          "[ + (that) ] It is rapidly becoming clear (to me) (that) I'm not suited to being a teacher.",
          "[ + question word ] It isn't clear how long the strike will go on for.",
          "clear case of It's a clear case of corruption.",
          "make your position clear You've made your position quite clear (= there is no doubt about what you think)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pure or easy to see through, with no marks or areas that are less transparent:",
        "examples": [
          "clear glass",
          "clear water The water in the lake is so clear that you can see the bottom.",
          "clear complexion She has a beautifully clear complexion (= with no marks or spots).",
          "clear skin She is lucky to have such clear skin (= with no marks or spots)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without clouds, mist, or fog in the sky, so that you can see for a long way:",
        "examples": [
          "clear weather The weather is expected to remain clear for the next few days.",
          "on a clear day You can see the mountains from here on a clear day.",
          "clear sky We could see hundreds of stars in the clear desert sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a pleasant, pure sound:",
        "examples": [
          "the clear sound of the flute"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that you remember easily:",
        "examples": [
          "clear memory I have clear memories of visiting my grandfather's farm as a child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not covered or blocked by anything:",
        "examples": [
          "clear view We have a clear view of the ocean from our hotel window.",
          "clear road The journey was quite quick because the road was clear (= there was not much traffic on it).",
          "clear desk UK I always like to leave my desk clear (= with no work on it) at the end of the day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not busy or filled by any planned activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The only time I have clear next week is Tuesday afternoon.",
          "We've got two clear (= whole) weeks in which to finish the decorating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without being or feeling guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "clear conscience to have a clear conscience"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free from confusion; able to think quickly and well:",
        "examples": [
          "clear thinker Marie is good at making decisions because she's a very clear thinker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without problems or difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "clear of This is the first time in his life that he's been clear of (= without) debt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an amount of money that is left after all necessary payments have been made:",
        "examples": [
          "clear profit The school summer fair made a clear profit of £1,500.",
          "Bill earns a clear $400 a week/earns $400 a week clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not touching something, or away from something:",
        "examples": [
          "Only one competitor made a clear jump of the highest fence (= jumped over it without touching it).",
          "clear of When we're clear of the main road, we'll stop for our picnic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or get rid of whatever is blocking or filling something, or to stop being blocked or full:",
        "examples": [
          "It took several hours to clear the road after the accident.",
          "clear the table I'll make the coffee if you'll clear the table.",
          "If you use this nasal spray, your nose should clear.",
          "After my aunt died, we arranged for her house to be cleared (= for the furniture to be removed from it).",
          "If you press this key, the computer screen will clear (= the text and pictures will be removed from it).",
          "Shops are currently holding sales to clear their summer stock (= get rid of goods by selling them cheaply).",
          "clear something of something Paul helped his elderly neighbour by clearing her path of snow.",
          "clear something from something Could you clear your things from the sofa?",
          "clear something off something Could you clear your things off the sofa?",
          "I never leave work until I've cleared my in-tray (= have finished the work that needs to be done)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a small cough:",
        "examples": [
          "She cleared her throat nervously before she began to speak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove that someone is not guilty of something that they were accused of:",
        "examples": [
          "be cleared of After many years in prison, the men were finally cleared of the bombings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give official permission for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite local opposition, the plans for the new supermarket have been cleared by the council.",
          "clear someone/something for something Ladies and gentlemen, air-traffic control has now cleared the plane for take-off.",
          "clear something with someone I don't know if I can get the car tonight - I'll have to clear it with Mum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to satisfy the official conditions of something:",
        "examples": [
          "clear customs Before you can enter the country, you have to clear customs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make something pure or easy to see through:",
        "examples": [
          "The children enjoyed stirring the mud at the bottom of the pond, then watching the water slowly clear again.",
          "Your skin would clear (= become free of spots) if you had a healthier diet.",
          "After the thunderstorm, the sky cleared (= stopped being cloudy).",
          "clear (away) The fog is expected to have cleared (away) (= gone) by midday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make your mind free from confusion so that you can think quickly and well:",
        "examples": [
          "clear your head I need to get some fresh air to clear my head (= to make me able to think well)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay back all the money that you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "They planned to work for a year, clear their debts, then start a new business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an amount of money left from your earnings after any necessary payments, charges, taxes, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Bill clears $200 a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause a cheque to) go from one bank to another through a central organization, so that money can be paid to the person it is owed to:",
        "examples": [
          "It usually takes four to five working days for a cheque to clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump or go over something without touching it:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse cleared the fence with inches to spare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not touching, or away from:",
        "examples": [
          "clear of Stand clear of the doors, please.",
          "Make sure you park clear of the kerb.",
          "The children were saved from the fire only because a neighbour pulled them clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "His parents warned him to steer clear of trouble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy to understand, or easy to see or hear:",
        "examples": [
          "I left clear instructions that no one was to come in my office.",
          "He spoke in a clear voice.",
          "It wasn’t clear what he meant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain or obvious; not in any doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] It’s clear now that it was a mistake to have raised prices last spring.",
          "[ + question word ] It isn’t clear how long the strike will continue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free from confusion; able to think quickly and well:",
        "examples": [
          "Mary is good at making decisions because she’s a very clear thinker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy to see through; not cloudy or foggy:",
        "examples": [
          "clear water",
          "a clear day",
          "fig. I have clear memories of (= I can remember well) visiting my grandfather’s farm when I was a child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person’s skin is clear, it has no marks or spots on it:",
        "examples": [
          "a clear complexion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free from guilt:",
        "examples": [
          "My conscience is clear – I did what I could to help her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not blocked or filled; open or available:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a clear view of the ocean from our hotel window.",
          "The only time the doctor has clear today is 3:30 – can you make it then?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show someone to be not guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "He was cleared of all charges, and the judge said he was free to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or get rid of something or remove something blocking the way, or to move people away from a place:",
        "examples": [
          "It took several hours to clear the road after the accident.",
          "Please clear the aisle and take your seats.",
          "[ M ] Just let me clear the dishes off the table and put them in the sink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass near something without touching it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] With the high-jump bar at 6 feet 2 inches, she cleared easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give official permission for something, or to satisfy the official conditions of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our plane has been cleared for takeoff, so will the flight attendants please be seated.",
          "I’m still waiting for my paycheck to clear (= be officially approved and processed) so I can pay my bills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you clear a debt, you pay back all of the money that you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "Customers should consider clearing their overdrafts and credit card debt before applying for a home loan.",
          "By cutting costs and scaling back production, the company managed to clear its debts in under two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular sum of money left from the amount you have earned after taxes, etc. have been taken out:",
        "examples": [
          "A city police officer clears about $1,300 every other week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular amount of money as profit:",
        "examples": [
          "After operating expenses, the resort group cleared $546 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a cheque or payment clears, or if a bank clears it, money is available because it has been successfully paid from one bank to another:",
        "examples": [
          "You will not be able to withdraw funds until the bank has cleared your cheque.",
          "International wire transfers may take several business days to clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for shares and money to be exchanged at the end of a day of trading on a financial market",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or get official permission for something:",
        "examples": [
          "clear sth with sb Make sure you clear the budget with you boss first.",
          "be cleared for sth Passenger flights outbound from the airport are often cleared for take off only 60 seconds apart.",
          "be cleared by sb/sth Employees were cleared by security before they were allowed into the building.",
          "clear a proposal/deal/plan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove that someone is not guilty of something:",
        "examples": [
          "clear sb of sth An independent review has cleared the company of all charges of fraud.",
          "Accused of professional misconduct, he was eventually able to clear his name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell products at a cheap price in order to get rid of them:",
        "examples": [
          "Bob's Auto Dealers is having a huge sale to clear its inventory of last year's trucks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be checked by an official and allowed into a country:",
        "examples": [
          "A driver will be waiting to pick you up after you clear customs and immigration.",
          "Once shipments clear through customs they are moved to distributors or warehouses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take all your possessions away from your desk or office because you have been told to leave your job:",
        "examples": [
          "He was given just two hours to clear his desk and get out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish all your work:",
        "examples": [
          "He likes to clear his desk by the end of the day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change all of your plans so you have time to do something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The President cleared his calendar for the afternoon conference ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clearance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of removing waste or things you do not want from a place:",
        "examples": [
          "slum clearance Much of the area was bulldozed into oblivion in a wave of slum clearances.",
          "house clearance UK They specialize in house clearances after a resident has died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people are forced to move away from the area where they live permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "Highland clearances The great Highland clearances in Scotland did not reach their height until after 1800."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when goods are offered for sale cheaply so that people will be encouraged to buy them and there will be space for new goods:",
        "examples": [
          "clearance sale We bought our new carpet at a clearance sale.",
          "on clearance US I buy Christmas decorations when they go on clearance in January."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance or space that is needed for one thing to avoid touching another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "clearance of It was difficult getting the piano through the doorway because we only had a clearance of a few centimetres.",
          "low clearance High vehicles should take an alternative route because of low clearance under the bridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission for something or the state of having satisfied the official conditions of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane will be taking off as soon as it gets clearance.",
          "security clearance To visit the prison, you'll need security clearance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of a cheque going from one bank to another through a central organization, so that money can be paid to the person it is owed to:",
        "examples": [
          "Clearance (of a cheque) can take up to a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, an occasion when a player kicks the ball away from their goal:",
        "examples": [
          "Robinson's long clearance was controlled by Mido who went on to score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If goods are reduced for clearance, they are offered for sale at a lower than usual price so that people will buy them and there will be space for new goods:",
        "examples": [
          "a clearance sale"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The pilot announced we had received clearance for take off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of space available for an object to pass through an opening without touching anything, or for two objects to pass each other without touching:",
        "examples": [
          "The sign on the overpass says that its clearance is 12 feet, and our truck is 10 feet high, so we should have 2 feet of clearance when we go under it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which cheques and other payments are exchanged between customers of different banks:",
        "examples": [
          "Foreign-drawn cheques may incur additional bank charges for clearance and currency conversion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission to come into or leave a place or country:",
        "examples": [
          "Two more inspections by the Swiss customs clearance agency declared the cargo clean.",
          "customs/entry clearance His application was refused by the entry clearance officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission to do something or have particular information:",
        "examples": [
          "security/regulatory clearance Nuclear plant workers and contractors must have a security clearance.",
          "get/be given/obtain clearance The flight was given clearance for takeoff at 5:55 pm.",
          "need/require clearance The deal will need clearance from state insurance departments where the companies do business.",
          "clearance for sth The chief executive said he hoped to receive regulatory clearance for the deal by next March."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "available at a lower price than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "All laptops and printers are now on clearance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clearances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of removing waste or things you do not want from a place:",
        "examples": [
          "slum clearance Much of the area was bulldozed into oblivion in a wave of slum clearances.",
          "house clearance UK They specialize in house clearances after a resident has died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people are forced to move away from the area where they live permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "Highland clearances The great Highland clearances in Scotland did not reach their height until after 1800."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when goods are offered for sale cheaply so that people will be encouraged to buy them and there will be space for new goods:",
        "examples": [
          "clearance sale We bought our new carpet at a clearance sale.",
          "on clearance US I buy Christmas decorations when they go on clearance in January."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance or space that is needed for one thing to avoid touching another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "clearance of It was difficult getting the piano through the doorway because we only had a clearance of a few centimetres.",
          "low clearance High vehicles should take an alternative route because of low clearance under the bridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission for something or the state of having satisfied the official conditions of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane will be taking off as soon as it gets clearance.",
          "security clearance To visit the prison, you'll need security clearance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of a cheque going from one bank to another through a central organization, so that money can be paid to the person it is owed to:",
        "examples": [
          "Clearance (of a cheque) can take up to a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, an occasion when a player kicks the ball away from their goal:",
        "examples": [
          "Robinson's long clearance was controlled by Mido who went on to score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If goods are reduced for clearance, they are offered for sale at a lower than usual price so that people will buy them and there will be space for new goods:",
        "examples": [
          "a clearance sale"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The pilot announced we had received clearance for take off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of space available for an object to pass through an opening without touching anything, or for two objects to pass each other without touching:",
        "examples": [
          "The sign on the overpass says that its clearance is 12 feet, and our truck is 10 feet high, so we should have 2 feet of clearance when we go under it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which cheques and other payments are exchanged between customers of different banks:",
        "examples": [
          "Foreign-drawn cheques may incur additional bank charges for clearance and currency conversion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission to come into or leave a place or country:",
        "examples": [
          "Two more inspections by the Swiss customs clearance agency declared the cargo clean.",
          "customs/entry clearance His application was refused by the entry clearance officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission to do something or have particular information:",
        "examples": [
          "security/regulatory clearance Nuclear plant workers and contractors must have a security clearance.",
          "get/be given/obtain clearance The flight was given clearance for takeoff at 5:55 pm.",
          "need/require clearance The deal will need clearance from state insurance departments where the companies do business.",
          "clearance for sth The chief executive said he hoped to receive regulatory clearance for the deal by next March."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "available at a lower price than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "All laptops and printers are now on clearance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of an area, path, etc.) having had objects, pieces of rubbish, etc. removed from it, especially when these were blocking something or causing a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "No one will be allowed into the city centre until the area is completely cleared.",
          "The morning after the snowstorm, he drove slowly down a cleared path to the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of objects, rubbish, etc.) having been removed from a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Rinse out all the pipes thoroughly with a hose once the blockage is cleared.",
          "We hope to have the wreckage completely cleared by Monday.",
          "There were large piles of cleared debris."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having been found not to be guilty of doing something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "He considers himself completely cleared of any wrongdoing after the investigation.",
          "The only thing that mattered to her was a cleared name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "given official approval or permission:",
        "examples": [
          "be cleared to Once vehicles have been inspected, they are cleared to cross the bridge.",
          "Only applicants who are security cleared will be eligible to take up the post."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a cheque or payment) able to be paid to the person who it is owed to, because a bank has approved it:",
        "examples": [
          "If your bid is successful, you must pay 10% of the final price immediately using a cleared cheque or a banker's draft."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clearer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clearest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easy to understand, hear, read, or see:",
        "examples": [
          "clear instructions/directions",
          "Can we make the sound any clearer?",
          "Our new television has a very clear picture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you say in order to emphasize what you have just said, or to express your authority:",
        "examples": [
          "I will not tolerate this behaviour any longer. Do I make myself clear?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain, having no doubt, or obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "clear about He isn't at all clear about what he wants to do with his life.",
          "[ + (that) ] It is rapidly becoming clear (to me) (that) I'm not suited to being a teacher.",
          "[ + question word ] It isn't clear how long the strike will go on for.",
          "clear case of It's a clear case of corruption.",
          "make your position clear You've made your position quite clear (= there is no doubt about what you think)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pure or easy to see through, with no marks or areas that are less transparent:",
        "examples": [
          "clear glass",
          "clear water The water in the lake is so clear that you can see the bottom.",
          "clear complexion She has a beautifully clear complexion (= with no marks or spots).",
          "clear skin She is lucky to have such clear skin (= with no marks or spots)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without clouds, mist, or fog in the sky, so that you can see for a long way:",
        "examples": [
          "clear weather The weather is expected to remain clear for the next few days.",
          "on a clear day You can see the mountains from here on a clear day.",
          "clear sky We could see hundreds of stars in the clear desert sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a pleasant, pure sound:",
        "examples": [
          "the clear sound of the flute"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that you remember easily:",
        "examples": [
          "clear memory I have clear memories of visiting my grandfather's farm as a child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not covered or blocked by anything:",
        "examples": [
          "clear view We have a clear view of the ocean from our hotel window.",
          "clear road The journey was quite quick because the road was clear (= there was not much traffic on it).",
          "clear desk UK I always like to leave my desk clear (= with no work on it) at the end of the day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not busy or filled by any planned activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The only time I have clear next week is Tuesday afternoon.",
          "We've got two clear (= whole) weeks in which to finish the decorating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without being or feeling guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "clear conscience to have a clear conscience"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free from confusion; able to think quickly and well:",
        "examples": [
          "clear thinker Marie is good at making decisions because she's a very clear thinker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without problems or difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "clear of This is the first time in his life that he's been clear of (= without) debt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an amount of money that is left after all necessary payments have been made:",
        "examples": [
          "clear profit The school summer fair made a clear profit of £1,500.",
          "Bill earns a clear $400 a week/earns $400 a week clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not touching something, or away from something:",
        "examples": [
          "Only one competitor made a clear jump of the highest fence (= jumped over it without touching it).",
          "clear of When we're clear of the main road, we'll stop for our picnic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or get rid of whatever is blocking or filling something, or to stop being blocked or full:",
        "examples": [
          "It took several hours to clear the road after the accident.",
          "clear the table I'll make the coffee if you'll clear the table.",
          "If you use this nasal spray, your nose should clear.",
          "After my aunt died, we arranged for her house to be cleared (= for the furniture to be removed from it).",
          "If you press this key, the computer screen will clear (= the text and pictures will be removed from it).",
          "Shops are currently holding sales to clear their summer stock (= get rid of goods by selling them cheaply).",
          "clear something of something Paul helped his elderly neighbour by clearing her path of snow.",
          "clear something from something Could you clear your things from the sofa?",
          "clear something off something Could you clear your things off the sofa?",
          "I never leave work until I've cleared my in-tray (= have finished the work that needs to be done)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a small cough:",
        "examples": [
          "She cleared her throat nervously before she began to speak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove that someone is not guilty of something that they were accused of:",
        "examples": [
          "be cleared of After many years in prison, the men were finally cleared of the bombings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give official permission for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite local opposition, the plans for the new supermarket have been cleared by the council.",
          "clear someone/something for something Ladies and gentlemen, air-traffic control has now cleared the plane for take-off.",
          "clear something with someone I don't know if I can get the car tonight - I'll have to clear it with Mum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to satisfy the official conditions of something:",
        "examples": [
          "clear customs Before you can enter the country, you have to clear customs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make something pure or easy to see through:",
        "examples": [
          "The children enjoyed stirring the mud at the bottom of the pond, then watching the water slowly clear again.",
          "Your skin would clear (= become free of spots) if you had a healthier diet.",
          "After the thunderstorm, the sky cleared (= stopped being cloudy).",
          "clear (away) The fog is expected to have cleared (away) (= gone) by midday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make your mind free from confusion so that you can think quickly and well:",
        "examples": [
          "clear your head I need to get some fresh air to clear my head (= to make me able to think well)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay back all the money that you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "They planned to work for a year, clear their debts, then start a new business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an amount of money left from your earnings after any necessary payments, charges, taxes, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Bill clears $200 a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause a cheque to) go from one bank to another through a central organization, so that money can be paid to the person it is owed to:",
        "examples": [
          "It usually takes four to five working days for a cheque to clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump or go over something without touching it:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse cleared the fence with inches to spare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not touching, or away from:",
        "examples": [
          "clear of Stand clear of the doors, please.",
          "Make sure you park clear of the kerb.",
          "The children were saved from the fire only because a neighbour pulled them clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "His parents warned him to steer clear of trouble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy to understand, or easy to see or hear:",
        "examples": [
          "I left clear instructions that no one was to come in my office.",
          "He spoke in a clear voice.",
          "It wasn’t clear what he meant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain or obvious; not in any doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] It’s clear now that it was a mistake to have raised prices last spring.",
          "[ + question word ] It isn’t clear how long the strike will continue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free from confusion; able to think quickly and well:",
        "examples": [
          "Mary is good at making decisions because she’s a very clear thinker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy to see through; not cloudy or foggy:",
        "examples": [
          "clear water",
          "a clear day",
          "fig. I have clear memories of (= I can remember well) visiting my grandfather’s farm when I was a child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person’s skin is clear, it has no marks or spots on it:",
        "examples": [
          "a clear complexion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free from guilt:",
        "examples": [
          "My conscience is clear – I did what I could to help her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not blocked or filled; open or available:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a clear view of the ocean from our hotel window.",
          "The only time the doctor has clear today is 3:30 – can you make it then?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show someone to be not guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "He was cleared of all charges, and the judge said he was free to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or get rid of something or remove something blocking the way, or to move people away from a place:",
        "examples": [
          "It took several hours to clear the road after the accident.",
          "Please clear the aisle and take your seats.",
          "[ M ] Just let me clear the dishes off the table and put them in the sink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass near something without touching it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] With the high-jump bar at 6 feet 2 inches, she cleared easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give official permission for something, or to satisfy the official conditions of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our plane has been cleared for takeoff, so will the flight attendants please be seated.",
          "I’m still waiting for my paycheck to clear (= be officially approved and processed) so I can pay my bills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you clear a debt, you pay back all of the money that you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "Customers should consider clearing their overdrafts and credit card debt before applying for a home loan.",
          "By cutting costs and scaling back production, the company managed to clear its debts in under two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular sum of money left from the amount you have earned after taxes, etc. have been taken out:",
        "examples": [
          "A city police officer clears about $1,300 every other week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular amount of money as profit:",
        "examples": [
          "After operating expenses, the resort group cleared $546 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a cheque or payment clears, or if a bank clears it, money is available because it has been successfully paid from one bank to another:",
        "examples": [
          "You will not be able to withdraw funds until the bank has cleared your cheque.",
          "International wire transfers may take several business days to clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for shares and money to be exchanged at the end of a day of trading on a financial market",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or get official permission for something:",
        "examples": [
          "clear sth with sb Make sure you clear the budget with you boss first.",
          "be cleared for sth Passenger flights outbound from the airport are often cleared for take off only 60 seconds apart.",
          "be cleared by sb/sth Employees were cleared by security before they were allowed into the building.",
          "clear a proposal/deal/plan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove that someone is not guilty of something:",
        "examples": [
          "clear sb of sth An independent review has cleared the company of all charges of fraud.",
          "Accused of professional misconduct, he was eventually able to clear his name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell products at a cheap price in order to get rid of them:",
        "examples": [
          "Bob's Auto Dealers is having a huge sale to clear its inventory of last year's trucks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be checked by an official and allowed into a country:",
        "examples": [
          "A driver will be waiting to pick you up after you clear customs and immigration.",
          "Once shipments clear through customs they are moved to distributors or warehouses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take all your possessions away from your desk or office because you have been told to leave your job:",
        "examples": [
          "He was given just two hours to clear his desk and get out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish all your work:",
        "examples": [
          "He likes to clear his desk by the end of the day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change all of your plans so you have time to do something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The President cleared his calendar for the afternoon conference ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clearing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area in a wood or forest from which trees and bushes have been removed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area in a woods or forest from which trees and bushes have been removed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which cheques and other payments are exchanged between customers of different banks:",
        "examples": [
          "Check clearing is facilitated by central clearing houses, including the Federal Reserve System."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which shares and money are exchanged at the end of a day of trading on a financial market:",
        "examples": [
          "settlement and clearing services for securities",
          "clearing member/corporation/agent No clearing member has ever failed to meet a performance bond call or its delivery obligations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clearly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is easy to see, hear, read, or understand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you think something is obvious or certain:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident was clearly the lorry driver's fault.",
          "Clearly, you should tell her the truth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you think clearly, you are not confused.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is easy to understand, or easy to see or hear:",
        "examples": [
          "I think this report clearly shows why we have to act now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certainly; obviously; without a doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident was clearly the truck driver’s fault."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clears": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easy to understand, hear, read, or see:",
        "examples": [
          "clear instructions/directions",
          "Can we make the sound any clearer?",
          "Our new television has a very clear picture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you say in order to emphasize what you have just said, or to express your authority:",
        "examples": [
          "I will not tolerate this behaviour any longer. Do I make myself clear?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain, having no doubt, or obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "clear about He isn't at all clear about what he wants to do with his life.",
          "[ + (that) ] It is rapidly becoming clear (to me) (that) I'm not suited to being a teacher.",
          "[ + question word ] It isn't clear how long the strike will go on for.",
          "clear case of It's a clear case of corruption.",
          "make your position clear You've made your position quite clear (= there is no doubt about what you think)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pure or easy to see through, with no marks or areas that are less transparent:",
        "examples": [
          "clear glass",
          "clear water The water in the lake is so clear that you can see the bottom.",
          "clear complexion She has a beautifully clear complexion (= with no marks or spots).",
          "clear skin She is lucky to have such clear skin (= with no marks or spots)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without clouds, mist, or fog in the sky, so that you can see for a long way:",
        "examples": [
          "clear weather The weather is expected to remain clear for the next few days.",
          "on a clear day You can see the mountains from here on a clear day.",
          "clear sky We could see hundreds of stars in the clear desert sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a pleasant, pure sound:",
        "examples": [
          "the clear sound of the flute"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that you remember easily:",
        "examples": [
          "clear memory I have clear memories of visiting my grandfather's farm as a child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not covered or blocked by anything:",
        "examples": [
          "clear view We have a clear view of the ocean from our hotel window.",
          "clear road The journey was quite quick because the road was clear (= there was not much traffic on it).",
          "clear desk UK I always like to leave my desk clear (= with no work on it) at the end of the day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not busy or filled by any planned activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The only time I have clear next week is Tuesday afternoon.",
          "We've got two clear (= whole) weeks in which to finish the decorating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without being or feeling guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "clear conscience to have a clear conscience"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free from confusion; able to think quickly and well:",
        "examples": [
          "clear thinker Marie is good at making decisions because she's a very clear thinker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without problems or difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "clear of This is the first time in his life that he's been clear of (= without) debt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an amount of money that is left after all necessary payments have been made:",
        "examples": [
          "clear profit The school summer fair made a clear profit of £1,500.",
          "Bill earns a clear $400 a week/earns $400 a week clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not touching something, or away from something:",
        "examples": [
          "Only one competitor made a clear jump of the highest fence (= jumped over it without touching it).",
          "clear of When we're clear of the main road, we'll stop for our picnic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or get rid of whatever is blocking or filling something, or to stop being blocked or full:",
        "examples": [
          "It took several hours to clear the road after the accident.",
          "clear the table I'll make the coffee if you'll clear the table.",
          "If you use this nasal spray, your nose should clear.",
          "After my aunt died, we arranged for her house to be cleared (= for the furniture to be removed from it).",
          "If you press this key, the computer screen will clear (= the text and pictures will be removed from it).",
          "Shops are currently holding sales to clear their summer stock (= get rid of goods by selling them cheaply).",
          "clear something of something Paul helped his elderly neighbour by clearing her path of snow.",
          "clear something from something Could you clear your things from the sofa?",
          "clear something off something Could you clear your things off the sofa?",
          "I never leave work until I've cleared my in-tray (= have finished the work that needs to be done)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a small cough:",
        "examples": [
          "She cleared her throat nervously before she began to speak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove that someone is not guilty of something that they were accused of:",
        "examples": [
          "be cleared of After many years in prison, the men were finally cleared of the bombings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give official permission for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite local opposition, the plans for the new supermarket have been cleared by the council.",
          "clear someone/something for something Ladies and gentlemen, air-traffic control has now cleared the plane for take-off.",
          "clear something with someone I don't know if I can get the car tonight - I'll have to clear it with Mum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to satisfy the official conditions of something:",
        "examples": [
          "clear customs Before you can enter the country, you have to clear customs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make something pure or easy to see through:",
        "examples": [
          "The children enjoyed stirring the mud at the bottom of the pond, then watching the water slowly clear again.",
          "Your skin would clear (= become free of spots) if you had a healthier diet.",
          "After the thunderstorm, the sky cleared (= stopped being cloudy).",
          "clear (away) The fog is expected to have cleared (away) (= gone) by midday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make your mind free from confusion so that you can think quickly and well:",
        "examples": [
          "clear your head I need to get some fresh air to clear my head (= to make me able to think well)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay back all the money that you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "They planned to work for a year, clear their debts, then start a new business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an amount of money left from your earnings after any necessary payments, charges, taxes, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Bill clears $200 a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause a cheque to) go from one bank to another through a central organization, so that money can be paid to the person it is owed to:",
        "examples": [
          "It usually takes four to five working days for a cheque to clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump or go over something without touching it:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse cleared the fence with inches to spare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not touching, or away from:",
        "examples": [
          "clear of Stand clear of the doors, please.",
          "Make sure you park clear of the kerb.",
          "The children were saved from the fire only because a neighbour pulled them clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "His parents warned him to steer clear of trouble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy to understand, or easy to see or hear:",
        "examples": [
          "I left clear instructions that no one was to come in my office.",
          "He spoke in a clear voice.",
          "It wasn’t clear what he meant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain or obvious; not in any doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] It’s clear now that it was a mistake to have raised prices last spring.",
          "[ + question word ] It isn’t clear how long the strike will continue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free from confusion; able to think quickly and well:",
        "examples": [
          "Mary is good at making decisions because she’s a very clear thinker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy to see through; not cloudy or foggy:",
        "examples": [
          "clear water",
          "a clear day",
          "fig. I have clear memories of (= I can remember well) visiting my grandfather’s farm when I was a child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person’s skin is clear, it has no marks or spots on it:",
        "examples": [
          "a clear complexion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free from guilt:",
        "examples": [
          "My conscience is clear – I did what I could to help her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not blocked or filled; open or available:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a clear view of the ocean from our hotel window.",
          "The only time the doctor has clear today is 3:30 – can you make it then?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show someone to be not guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "He was cleared of all charges, and the judge said he was free to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or get rid of something or remove something blocking the way, or to move people away from a place:",
        "examples": [
          "It took several hours to clear the road after the accident.",
          "Please clear the aisle and take your seats.",
          "[ M ] Just let me clear the dishes off the table and put them in the sink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass near something without touching it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] With the high-jump bar at 6 feet 2 inches, she cleared easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give official permission for something, or to satisfy the official conditions of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our plane has been cleared for takeoff, so will the flight attendants please be seated.",
          "I’m still waiting for my paycheck to clear (= be officially approved and processed) so I can pay my bills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you clear a debt, you pay back all of the money that you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "Customers should consider clearing their overdrafts and credit card debt before applying for a home loan.",
          "By cutting costs and scaling back production, the company managed to clear its debts in under two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular sum of money left from the amount you have earned after taxes, etc. have been taken out:",
        "examples": [
          "A city police officer clears about $1,300 every other week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular amount of money as profit:",
        "examples": [
          "After operating expenses, the resort group cleared $546 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a cheque or payment clears, or if a bank clears it, money is available because it has been successfully paid from one bank to another:",
        "examples": [
          "You will not be able to withdraw funds until the bank has cleared your cheque.",
          "International wire transfers may take several business days to clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for shares and money to be exchanged at the end of a day of trading on a financial market",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or get official permission for something:",
        "examples": [
          "clear sth with sb Make sure you clear the budget with you boss first.",
          "be cleared for sth Passenger flights outbound from the airport are often cleared for take off only 60 seconds apart.",
          "be cleared by sb/sth Employees were cleared by security before they were allowed into the building.",
          "clear a proposal/deal/plan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove that someone is not guilty of something:",
        "examples": [
          "clear sb of sth An independent review has cleared the company of all charges of fraud.",
          "Accused of professional misconduct, he was eventually able to clear his name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell products at a cheap price in order to get rid of them:",
        "examples": [
          "Bob's Auto Dealers is having a huge sale to clear its inventory of last year's trucks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be checked by an official and allowed into a country:",
        "examples": [
          "A driver will be waiting to pick you up after you clear customs and immigration.",
          "Once shipments clear through customs they are moved to distributors or warehouses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take all your possessions away from your desk or office because you have been told to leave your job:",
        "examples": [
          "He was given just two hours to clear his desk and get out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish all your work:",
        "examples": [
          "He likes to clear his desk by the end of the day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change all of your plans so you have time to do something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The President cleared his calendar for the afternoon conference ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "shoes with points on the bottom worn for sports:",
        "examples": [
          "He once slept in his cleats the night before a game.",
          "I turned up wearing trainers when everyone else had cleats.",
          "This US soccer star is hanging up his cleats (= giving up playing football).",
          "We heard the deafening noise of fifty pairs of cleats clattering down the tunnel.",
          "We put on our pads, cleats, and helmets and prepared to play football."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleavage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the narrow space between a person's breasts that is seen when they wear a piece of clothing that does not cover the top of them:",
        "examples": [
          "Clare was wearing a low-cut dress that showed off her cleavage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a) division or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "cleavage between There is a marked cleavage between the parties about the government's defence policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the division of a cell, especially an egg cell after it has been fertilized:",
        "examples": [
          "It was easy to identify pairs of cells which had just undergone cleavage.",
          "the cleavage stage of sea urchin embryos"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tendency of a mineral (= hard substance obtained from the earth) to break in a particular way because of its structure",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleave": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to separate or divide, or cause something to separate or divide, often violently:",
        "examples": [
          "cleave something in twain With one blow of the knight's axe, he clove the rock in twain (= into two pieces)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut or break into two or more parts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The volcano cleaved nearly in half after its last eruption."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleaver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a heavy knife with a large square blade:",
        "examples": [
          "a meat cleaver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a knife with a large, square blade, used esp. for cutting meat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleft": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an opening or crack, especially in a rock or the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "cleft in Eagles often nest in a cleft in the rocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opening or crack, esp. in a rock or the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "divided into two or more parts:",
        "examples": [
          "He was strikingly handsome, with dark, wavy hair, a cleft chin (= with a deep vertical line), and penetrating blue eyes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clemency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "kindness when giving a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "The jury passed a verdict of guilty, with an appeal to the judge for clemency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of weather) the quality of being pleasant or not severe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of mercy by a person in authority toward someone who has committed a crime, esp. by reducing a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor refused to grant him clemency, and he was executed at 9 a.m. yesterday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clench": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to close or hold something very tightly, often in a determined or angry way:",
        "examples": [
          "clench your fist The old man clenched his fist and waved it angrily at us.",
          "be clenched in With a knife clenched in his teeth, he climbed up the tree to cut some coconuts.",
          "be clenched between He was still able to paint, learning to use a brush clenched between his toes.",
          "through clenched teeth \"Get out of here,\" she said through clenched teeth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold something tightly, or press together your lips or your hands in anger or determination:",
        "examples": [
          "He clenched his fist and waved it at the crowd."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clenched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close or hold something very tightly, often in a determined or angry way:",
        "examples": [
          "clench your fist The old man clenched his fist and waved it angrily at us.",
          "be clenched in With a knife clenched in his teeth, he climbed up the tree to cut some coconuts.",
          "be clenched between He was still able to paint, learning to use a brush clenched between his toes.",
          "through clenched teeth \"Get out of here,\" she said through clenched teeth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clenching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close or hold something very tightly, often in a determined or angry way:",
        "examples": [
          "clench your fist The old man clenched his fist and waved it angrily at us.",
          "be clenched in With a knife clenched in his teeth, he climbed up the tree to cut some coconuts.",
          "be clenched between He was still able to paint, learning to use a brush clenched between his toes.",
          "through clenched teeth \"Get out of here,\" she said through clenched teeth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clergy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "religious leaders, especially Christian priests, ministers, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "join the clergy We were surprised when he announced he wanted to join the clergy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the religious leaders whose job is serving the needs of their religion and its members; priests, ministers, rabbis, etc.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clergyman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who is a member of the clergy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the clergy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleric": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a religious leader:",
        "examples": [
          "a Buddhist/Catholic/Muslim cleric"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a religious leader; a member of the clergy:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee was composed of Jewish, Catholic, Protestant, and Muslim clerics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clerical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to work done in an office:",
        "examples": [
          "a clerical job (= a job performing general office duties).",
          "a clerical error (= a mistake made in the office)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a priest or priests:",
        "examples": [
          "clerical ministry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the type of work usually done in an office, or to the work of a clerk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to work done in an office, dealing with files, records, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "clerical job/work She worked her way up from a clerical job to become a top executive.",
          "The apparent drop in profitability was blamed on a clerical error which involved some double counting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clerk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in an office, dealing with records or performing general office duties:",
        "examples": [
          "a filing clerk",
          "a junior office clerk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who serves customers in a shop:",
        "examples": [
          "Take your purchases to the clerk, and he will wrap them for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hotel employee who deals with guests when they arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "The clerk checked us in and gave us our key."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works with a judge and helps the judge make decisions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work as a clerk:",
        "examples": [
          "Debbie has a summer job clerking in an office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in an office, dealing with records or performing general office duties",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A clerk is also a person who deals with customers in a store or hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "The sales clerk helped me find a sweater in my size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in an office, dealing with records or performing general office duties:",
        "examples": [
          "filing/wage/accounts clerk",
          "a junior office clerk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hotel employee who helps guests when they arrive and leave:",
        "examples": [
          "The clerk checked us in and gave us our key."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who sells things in a shop:",
        "examples": [
          "Take your purchases to the clerk, and he will wrap them for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work as a clerk:",
        "examples": [
          "Debbie has a summer job clerking in an office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clerks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in an office, dealing with records or performing general office duties:",
        "examples": [
          "a filing clerk",
          "a junior office clerk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who serves customers in a shop:",
        "examples": [
          "Take your purchases to the clerk, and he will wrap them for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hotel employee who deals with guests when they arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "The clerk checked us in and gave us our key."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works with a judge and helps the judge make decisions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work as a clerk:",
        "examples": [
          "Debbie has a summer job clerking in an office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in an office, dealing with records or performing general office duties",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A clerk is also a person who deals with customers in a store or hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "The sales clerk helped me find a sweater in my size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in an office, dealing with records or performing general office duties:",
        "examples": [
          "filing/wage/accounts clerk",
          "a junior office clerk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hotel employee who helps guests when they arrive and leave:",
        "examples": [
          "The clerk checked us in and gave us our key."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who sells things in a shop:",
        "examples": [
          "Take your purchases to the clerk, and he will wrap them for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work as a clerk:",
        "examples": [
          "Debbie has a summer job clerking in an office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleveland": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area in northeastern England that was a county (= an area with its own local government) until 1996:",
        "examples": [
          "He's from Middlesborough in Cleveland.",
          "He was rescued 2 miles off the Cleveland coast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large city in Ohio, a state in the northeastern US:",
        "examples": [
          "He returned to his native Cleveland.",
          "The family lives near Cleveland."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clever": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or showing the ability to learn and understand things quickly and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Judy has never been very clever, but she tries hard.",
          "clever at UK Fiona is very clever at physics.",
          "clever plan Charlie has a clever plan for getting us out of our present difficulties.",
          "clever idea It's a really clever idea but I don't think his boss is going to go for it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skilful:",
        "examples": [
          "clever at Online scammers are clever at getting people to fall for their tricks.",
          "clever with My mother is very clever with her hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "well-designed:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got a clever little gadget for opening jars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing intelligence, but not sincere, polite, or serious:",
        "examples": [
          "clever talk That's enough clever talk, young lady."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing a quick intelligence in doing something or in persuading people to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "It was certainly a clever ad and got a lot of attention."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleverer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or showing the ability to learn and understand things quickly and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Judy has never been very clever, but she tries hard.",
          "clever at UK Fiona is very clever at physics.",
          "clever plan Charlie has a clever plan for getting us out of our present difficulties.",
          "clever idea It's a really clever idea but I don't think his boss is going to go for it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skilful:",
        "examples": [
          "clever at Online scammers are clever at getting people to fall for their tricks.",
          "clever with My mother is very clever with her hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "well-designed:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got a clever little gadget for opening jars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing intelligence, but not sincere, polite, or serious:",
        "examples": [
          "clever talk That's enough clever talk, young lady."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing a quick intelligence in doing something or in persuading people to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "It was certainly a clever ad and got a lot of attention."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleverest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or showing the ability to learn and understand things quickly and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Judy has never been very clever, but she tries hard.",
          "clever at UK Fiona is very clever at physics.",
          "clever plan Charlie has a clever plan for getting us out of our present difficulties.",
          "clever idea It's a really clever idea but I don't think his boss is going to go for it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skilful:",
        "examples": [
          "clever at Online scammers are clever at getting people to fall for their tricks.",
          "clever with My mother is very clever with her hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "well-designed:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got a clever little gadget for opening jars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing intelligence, but not sincere, polite, or serious:",
        "examples": [
          "clever talk That's enough clever talk, young lady."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing a quick intelligence in doing something or in persuading people to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "It was certainly a clever ad and got a lot of attention."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cleverness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "ability to understand and learn quickly and easily",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligent design:",
        "examples": [
          "cleverness of Everyone was impressed by the cleverness of the machine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cliche": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a phrase, remark, or opinion that has very often been said or expressed before and is therefore not original and not interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "My wedding day - and I know it's a cliché - was just the happiest day of my life.",
          "Occasionally his writing slips into cliché."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that is not at all original, surprising, or interesting because it has very often been seen before:",
        "examples": [
          "The guitar-smashing rock star has become a cliché.",
          "All of these games are set in a futuristic urban cliche where it is dark and raining."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "often said, used, or done, and therefore not original and not interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "The city is like Disneyland. It sounds cliché, but it’s true.",
          "The film opens with a cliché slow-motion shot of the men walking towards the camera."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea or expression that has been used too often and is often considered a sign of bad writing or old-fashioned thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "The story is shamelessly corny, and grownups will groan at its clichés."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cliched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "often said, used, or done, and therefore not original and not interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "He made some clichéd remark.",
          "It might sound clichéd, but knowing that you're doing something worthwhile makes a big difference."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cliches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a phrase, remark, or opinion that has very often been said or expressed before and is therefore not original and not interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "My wedding day - and I know it's a cliché - was just the happiest day of my life.",
          "Occasionally his writing slips into cliché."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that is not at all original, surprising, or interesting because it has very often been seen before:",
        "examples": [
          "The guitar-smashing rock star has become a cliché.",
          "All of these games are set in a futuristic urban cliche where it is dark and raining."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "often said, used, or done, and therefore not original and not interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "The city is like Disneyland. It sounds cliché, but it’s true.",
          "The film opens with a cliché slow-motion shot of the men walking towards the camera."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea or expression that has been used too often and is often considered a sign of bad writing or old-fashioned thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "The story is shamelessly corny, and grownups will groan at its clichés."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "click": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to carry out a computer operation by pressing a button on the mouse or keyboard:",
        "examples": [
          "click on If you want to open a file, click twice on the icon for it.",
          "When you have selected the file you want, click the \"Open\" box."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, sharp sound, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The door clicked shut behind her.",
          "Can you hear that strange clicking noise?",
          "click your fingers UK Paul clicked his fingers (= moved his thumb against his middle finger to make a short sharp sound) to attract the waiter's attention.",
          "click your heels Soldiers click their heels (= bring them sharply together) when they stand to attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like and understand someone, especially the first time you meet:",
        "examples": [
          "click with He didn't really click with his new boss.",
          "Liz and I really clicked the first time we met.",
          "I met her at school and we just clicked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be liked by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "click with The new daytime soap opera has yet to show signs that it's clicking with the television audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be understood, or become clear suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "Suddenly everything clicked and I realized where I'd met him.",
          "[ + question word ] As he talked about his schooldays, it suddenly clicked where I had met him before.",
          "[ + that ] So it's finally clicked that you're going to have to get yourself a job, has it?",
          "click into place In the last act of the play, everything clicks into place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, sharp sound:",
        "examples": [
          "click of The soldier gave a click of his heels as he saluted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a speech sound made by sucking air quickly into the mouth, but not into the lungs, using the tongue or lips :",
        "examples": [
          "Clicks are found in several southern African languages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of pressing a button on the mouse (= small control device) of a computer to operate it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is (just) a click away, it is very easy to get on your computer, especially from the Internet:",
        "examples": [
          "All the library's reference materials are now just a click away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short sound made when when one object hits or is fastened to another:",
        "examples": [
          "You’ll know your seat belt is fastened properly when you hear a click."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become friendly or be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Liz and I really clicked, from the first time we met.",
          "The show never really clicked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be understood or become clear suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "Something clicked, and I remembered where I’d seen her before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short sound when one object hits or is fastened to another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] As the door clicked shut behind her, she realized she’d forgotten her key."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose something on a computer screen, or make the computer do something, by pressing a button on the mouse (= small object for controlling a computer):",
        "examples": [
          "click on sth If you want to open a file, click on the filename.",
          "When you have selected the image you want, click 'View'."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of pressing a button on a computer mouse:",
        "examples": [
          "On the web, cheaper prices are only one click away.",
          "In this technological age, trading can take place more cheaply and faster at the click of a mouse."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clicked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carry out a computer operation by pressing a button on the mouse or keyboard:",
        "examples": [
          "click on If you want to open a file, click twice on the icon for it.",
          "When you have selected the file you want, click the \"Open\" box."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, sharp sound, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The door clicked shut behind her.",
          "Can you hear that strange clicking noise?",
          "click your fingers UK Paul clicked his fingers (= moved his thumb against his middle finger to make a short sharp sound) to attract the waiter's attention.",
          "click your heels Soldiers click their heels (= bring them sharply together) when they stand to attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like and understand someone, especially the first time you meet:",
        "examples": [
          "click with He didn't really click with his new boss.",
          "Liz and I really clicked the first time we met.",
          "I met her at school and we just clicked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be liked by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "click with The new daytime soap opera has yet to show signs that it's clicking with the television audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be understood, or become clear suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "Suddenly everything clicked and I realized where I'd met him.",
          "[ + question word ] As he talked about his schooldays, it suddenly clicked where I had met him before.",
          "[ + that ] So it's finally clicked that you're going to have to get yourself a job, has it?",
          "click into place In the last act of the play, everything clicks into place."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clicking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carry out a computer operation by pressing a button on the mouse or keyboard:",
        "examples": [
          "click on If you want to open a file, click twice on the icon for it.",
          "When you have selected the file you want, click the \"Open\" box."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, sharp sound, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The door clicked shut behind her.",
          "Can you hear that strange clicking noise?",
          "click your fingers UK Paul clicked his fingers (= moved his thumb against his middle finger to make a short sharp sound) to attract the waiter's attention.",
          "click your heels Soldiers click their heels (= bring them sharply together) when they stand to attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like and understand someone, especially the first time you meet:",
        "examples": [
          "click with He didn't really click with his new boss.",
          "Liz and I really clicked the first time we met.",
          "I met her at school and we just clicked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be liked by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "click with The new daytime soap opera has yet to show signs that it's clicking with the television audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be understood, or become clear suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "Suddenly everything clicked and I realized where I'd met him.",
          "[ + question word ] As he talked about his schooldays, it suddenly clicked where I had met him before.",
          "[ + that ] So it's finally clicked that you're going to have to get yourself a job, has it?",
          "click into place In the last act of the play, everything clicks into place."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clicks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to carry out a computer operation by pressing a button on the mouse or keyboard:",
        "examples": [
          "click on If you want to open a file, click twice on the icon for it.",
          "When you have selected the file you want, click the \"Open\" box."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, sharp sound, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The door clicked shut behind her.",
          "Can you hear that strange clicking noise?",
          "click your fingers UK Paul clicked his fingers (= moved his thumb against his middle finger to make a short sharp sound) to attract the waiter's attention.",
          "click your heels Soldiers click their heels (= bring them sharply together) when they stand to attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like and understand someone, especially the first time you meet:",
        "examples": [
          "click with He didn't really click with his new boss.",
          "Liz and I really clicked the first time we met.",
          "I met her at school and we just clicked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be liked by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "click with The new daytime soap opera has yet to show signs that it's clicking with the television audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be understood, or become clear suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "Suddenly everything clicked and I realized where I'd met him.",
          "[ + question word ] As he talked about his schooldays, it suddenly clicked where I had met him before.",
          "[ + that ] So it's finally clicked that you're going to have to get yourself a job, has it?",
          "click into place In the last act of the play, everything clicks into place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, sharp sound:",
        "examples": [
          "click of The soldier gave a click of his heels as he saluted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a speech sound made by sucking air quickly into the mouth, but not into the lungs, using the tongue or lips :",
        "examples": [
          "Clicks are found in several southern African languages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of pressing a button on the mouse (= small control device) of a computer to operate it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is (just) a click away, it is very easy to get on your computer, especially from the Internet:",
        "examples": [
          "All the library's reference materials are now just a click away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short sound made when when one object hits or is fastened to another:",
        "examples": [
          "You’ll know your seat belt is fastened properly when you hear a click."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become friendly or be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Liz and I really clicked, from the first time we met.",
          "The show never really clicked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be understood or become clear suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "Something clicked, and I remembered where I’d seen her before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short sound when one object hits or is fastened to another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] As the door clicked shut behind her, she realized she’d forgotten her key."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose something on a computer screen, or make the computer do something, by pressing a button on the mouse (= small object for controlling a computer):",
        "examples": [
          "click on sth If you want to open a file, click on the filename.",
          "When you have selected the image you want, click 'View'."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of pressing a button on a computer mouse:",
        "examples": [
          "On the web, cheaper prices are only one click away.",
          "In this technological age, trading can take place more cheaply and faster at the click of a mouse."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "client": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a customer or someone who receives services:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr Black has been a client of this firm for many years.",
          "We always aim to give our clients personal attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer that is connected to a server (= large central computer) from which it gets information",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who receives services, esp. from a lawyer or other person who gives advice:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a sports agent and has a lot of basketball players as clients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who receives professional services from an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "We offer a broad range of services to our clients.",
          "a client of sb/sth Mr Black has been a client of this law firm for many years.",
          "a corporate/private/individual client Our specially trained staff can offer corporate clients on-site assessments and training workshops.",
          "a valued/important/major client",
          "a new/prospective/potential client",
          "help/advise/represent a client",
          "client care/service/satisfaction We attribute our growth to our unwavering commitment to client service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a customer who buys goods or services from a store, restaurant, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurant's lunchtime clients are mostly businesspeople."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer or piece of software or equipment that is connected to a server (= a large central computer) from which it gets information:",
        "examples": [
          "email/Windows/web client Please type this address into your email client."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clientele": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "all the customers of a business when they are considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The nightclub has a very fashionable clientele."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the customers of a business when they are considered as a group",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the customers of a business considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The beauty clinic, with its growing clientele, moved to its present site in 2008.",
          "a mixed/diverse/wide clientele The pub attracts a mixed clientele of tourists, business people and locals.",
          "a young/sophisticated/discerning clientele",
          "He is a well-established insurance broker who serves a loyal clientele."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clients": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a customer or someone who receives services:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr Black has been a client of this firm for many years.",
          "We always aim to give our clients personal attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer that is connected to a server (= large central computer) from which it gets information",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who receives services, esp. from a lawyer or other person who gives advice:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a sports agent and has a lot of basketball players as clients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who receives professional services from an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "We offer a broad range of services to our clients.",
          "a client of sb/sth Mr Black has been a client of this law firm for many years.",
          "a corporate/private/individual client Our specially trained staff can offer corporate clients on-site assessments and training workshops.",
          "a valued/important/major client",
          "a new/prospective/potential client",
          "help/advise/represent a client",
          "client care/service/satisfaction We attribute our growth to our unwavering commitment to client service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a customer who buys goods or services from a store, restaurant, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurant's lunchtime clients are mostly businesspeople."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer or piece of software or equipment that is connected to a server (= a large central computer) from which it gets information:",
        "examples": [
          "email/Windows/web client Please type this address into your email client."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cliff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a high area of rock with a very steep side, often on a coast:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep away from the edge of the cliff - you might fall.",
          "the cliff edge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a high area of rock with a steep side, often on a coast",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cliffhanger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a story or a situation that is exciting because its ending or result is uncertain until it happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of Hitchcock's films are real cliffhangers.",
          "It looks as if the election is going to be a cliffhanger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a story or situation, often dangerous or of great importance, where two opposite results are possible and you do not know what the result will be until the last moment:",
        "examples": [
          "The polls are too close to call, and it looks like this election is going to be a real cliffhanger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cliffs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a high area of rock with a very steep side, often on a coast:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep away from the edge of the cliff - you might fall.",
          "the cliff edge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a high area of rock with a steep side, often on a coast",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "climate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "a hot/dry/harsh climate",
          "The Mediterranean climate is good for growing citrus fruits and grapes.",
          "When we retire, we're going to move to a warmer climate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general development of a situation, or the situation, feelings, and opinions that exist at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "the political/social climate",
          "I don't think we should expand our business in the current economic climate.",
          "Terrorism creates a climate of fear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to climate change:",
        "examples": [
          "The world's premier climate scientists report that global warming is already occurring.",
          "He is an outspoken climate sceptic.",
          "a climate summit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] My parents like the warm, dry climate of Arizona."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a general attitude, opinion, or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s never been a climate of trust between labor and management in this industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type of situation that exists at a particular time, including the feelings and opinions that are common:",
        "examples": [
          "political/business/social climate Most companies favour a stable business climate over such inducements as capital-expenditure grants and tax holidays.",
          "in the current climate I don't think we should expand our business in the current economic climate.",
          "The organizational climate here is pleasant and non-threatening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "a tropical/mild/desert climate",
          "climate system/conditions Carbon emissions are changing the world's climate system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to climate change and attempts to deal with it:",
        "examples": [
          "climate talks/negotiations",
          "climate policy/strategy/treaty"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "climax": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the most important or exciting point in a story or situation, especially when this happens near the end:",
        "examples": [
          "The climax of the air show was a daring flying display.",
          "The election campaign reaches its climax next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest point of sexual pleasure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach the most important or exciting part:",
        "examples": [
          "The show climaxed with all the performers singing on stage together.",
          "The Olympics climaxed in a spectacular closing ceremony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach the highest point of sexual pleasure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important or exciting part in the development of a story or situation, which usually happens near the end:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel built to a shattering climax, leaving me breathless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach the greatest point or level of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "A late season hurricane on October 17-18 climaxed the very active hurricane season of 1950."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "climb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go up, or to go towards the top of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane climbed quickly to a height of 30,000 feet.",
          "As it leaves the village, the road climbs steeply up the mountain.",
          "The sun climbed higher in the sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your legs, or your legs and hands, to go up or onto the top of something:",
        "examples": [
          "to climb the stairs/mountain",
          "I hate climbing ladders.",
          "We're going climbing (= climbing mountains as a sport) in Scotland next weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a price, number, or amount climbs, it increases:",
        "examples": [
          "Our costs have climbed rapidly in the last few years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move into a higher social position, or to improve your position at work:",
        "examples": [
          "He quickly climbed to the top of his profession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move into or out of a small space awkwardly or with difficulty or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "They climbed into the truck and drove away.",
          "We can't stop Tom climbing out of his cot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow upwards:",
        "examples": [
          "There's masses of ivy climbing up/over the walls of our house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act or process of climbing:",
        "examples": [
          "We were very tired after our climb.",
          "The climb down the mountain took longer than the climb up.",
          "I've made three climbs so far this year.",
          "Her climb to power has been very rapid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or object to be climbed:",
        "examples": [
          "The north face of the Eiger is a very difficult climb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go up, or go up something or to the top of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We climbed to the top of the hill, where we had a great view.",
          "[ T ] She climbed the stairs to the third floor.",
          "[ I ] The plane is still climbing and will level off at 33,000 feet.",
          "[ I ] fig. As he climbed the corporate ladder (= moved into better and better positions in business), his salary increased dramatically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To climb is also to increase:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The cost of goods is climbing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a way that uses your arms and legs and often involves careful control over your body:",
        "examples": [
          "He climbed down from the ladder to get some more paint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of going up:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a long, difficult climb to the top of the hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a price, number, or amount climbs, it increases:",
        "examples": [
          "costs/prices/rates climb Our costs have climbed rapidly in the last few years.",
          "climb steadily/steeply/slowly"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve your position at work or in society:",
        "examples": [
          "He quickly climbed to the top of his profession.",
          "climb the housing/promotion/corporate ladder As executives struggle to climb the corporate ladder, they often do not want to say anything that could harm their chances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in a price, number, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "a climb in sth A sustained climb in interest rates could hit some parts of the housing market harder than others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of improvement or progress:",
        "examples": [
          "It's going to be a long, hard climb before we get out of this recession.",
          "Her climb to the top of the profession was remarkably quick."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "climbed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go up, or to go towards the top of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane climbed quickly to a height of 30,000 feet.",
          "As it leaves the village, the road climbs steeply up the mountain.",
          "The sun climbed higher in the sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your legs, or your legs and hands, to go up or onto the top of something:",
        "examples": [
          "to climb the stairs/mountain",
          "I hate climbing ladders.",
          "We're going climbing (= climbing mountains as a sport) in Scotland next weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a price, number, or amount climbs, it increases:",
        "examples": [
          "Our costs have climbed rapidly in the last few years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move into a higher social position, or to improve your position at work:",
        "examples": [
          "He quickly climbed to the top of his profession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move into or out of a small space awkwardly or with difficulty or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "They climbed into the truck and drove away.",
          "We can't stop Tom climbing out of his cot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow upwards:",
        "examples": [
          "There's masses of ivy climbing up/over the walls of our house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "climber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who climbs mountains for sport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant that grows up a supporting surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who climbs mountains as a sport",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "climbers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who climbs mountains for sport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant that grows up a supporting surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who climbs mountains as a sport",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "climbing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sport of climbing on rocks or in mountains, or on specially designed walls inside or outdoors:",
        "examples": [
          "Chris has just taken up climbing.",
          "Climbing can be dangerous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A climbing plant grows up a supporting surface:",
        "examples": [
          "I need some climbing plants that will grow on a north-facing wall.",
          "a climbing rose"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the sport of climbing (= moving on rocks, up mountains, or up special walls):",
        "examples": [
          "He needs some climbing boots.",
          "climbing techniques",
          "a climbing expedition"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "climbs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go up, or to go towards the top of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane climbed quickly to a height of 30,000 feet.",
          "As it leaves the village, the road climbs steeply up the mountain.",
          "The sun climbed higher in the sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your legs, or your legs and hands, to go up or onto the top of something:",
        "examples": [
          "to climb the stairs/mountain",
          "I hate climbing ladders.",
          "We're going climbing (= climbing mountains as a sport) in Scotland next weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a price, number, or amount climbs, it increases:",
        "examples": [
          "Our costs have climbed rapidly in the last few years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move into a higher social position, or to improve your position at work:",
        "examples": [
          "He quickly climbed to the top of his profession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move into or out of a small space awkwardly or with difficulty or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "They climbed into the truck and drove away.",
          "We can't stop Tom climbing out of his cot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow upwards:",
        "examples": [
          "There's masses of ivy climbing up/over the walls of our house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act or process of climbing:",
        "examples": [
          "We were very tired after our climb.",
          "The climb down the mountain took longer than the climb up.",
          "I've made three climbs so far this year.",
          "Her climb to power has been very rapid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or object to be climbed:",
        "examples": [
          "The north face of the Eiger is a very difficult climb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go up, or go up something or to the top of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We climbed to the top of the hill, where we had a great view.",
          "[ T ] She climbed the stairs to the third floor.",
          "[ I ] The plane is still climbing and will level off at 33,000 feet.",
          "[ I ] fig. As he climbed the corporate ladder (= moved into better and better positions in business), his salary increased dramatically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To climb is also to increase:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The cost of goods is climbing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a way that uses your arms and legs and often involves careful control over your body:",
        "examples": [
          "He climbed down from the ladder to get some more paint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of going up:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a long, difficult climb to the top of the hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a price, number, or amount climbs, it increases:",
        "examples": [
          "costs/prices/rates climb Our costs have climbed rapidly in the last few years.",
          "climb steadily/steeply/slowly"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve your position at work or in society:",
        "examples": [
          "He quickly climbed to the top of his profession.",
          "climb the housing/promotion/corporate ladder As executives struggle to climb the corporate ladder, they often do not want to say anything that could harm their chances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in a price, number, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "a climb in sth A sustained climb in interest rates could hit some parts of the housing market harder than others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of improvement or progress:",
        "examples": [
          "It's going to be a long, hard climb before we get out of this recession.",
          "Her climb to the top of the profession was remarkably quick."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clinch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to finally get or win something:",
        "examples": [
          "I hear he finally clinched the deal to buy the land he wanted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone decide what to do after a lot of thought or discussion:",
        "examples": [
          "When they said the job would involve travelling to Paris, that clinched it (for her) (= that made her certain that she wanted the job)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position two people are in when they are holding each other tightly in their arms, when fighting or showing love",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in making an agreement certain, esp. after a long period of discussion:",
        "examples": [
          "The deal was clinched when they agreed to share the shipping costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or win something at the end of a long process:",
        "examples": [
          "After days of negotiation he finally clinched the deal to buy the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a scale (= set of numbers, levels, etc.) on which things can be arranged in order according to a particular feature or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "In some species, the phenotype and genotype of the species varies along a cline."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stick onto or hold something or someone tightly, or to refuse to stop holding it, him, or her:",
        "examples": [
          "We got so wet that our clothes clung to us.",
          "They clung together in terror as the screams grew louder.",
          "One little girl was clinging onto a cuddly toy.",
          "She clung to the handrail as she walked down the slippery steps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay close or near:",
        "examples": [
          "The road clings to (= closely follows) the coastline for several miles, then it turns inland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay close to someone who is taking care of you, because you need their support:",
        "examples": [
          "Jenny is the kind of child who always clings whenever she's taken to a new place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold tightly or to stick; to refuse to stop holding:",
        "examples": [
          "They clung together in terror.",
          "We were soaking wet and our clothes clung to us.",
          "fig. Farmers and herders cling to the valleys (= stay in the valleys) where the soil is less sandy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clinging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A clinging person stays close to and depends on a person who is taking care of them:",
        "examples": [
          "Up to the time she started school, her daughter was very clinging.",
          "A very clinging and demanding elderly parent presents a problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Clinging clothes fit closely to the body so that the shape of your body can be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked stunning in a clinging black dress.",
          "Mr Darcy dived into a lake and emerged in a wet, clinging shirt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stick onto or hold something or someone tightly, or to refuse to stop holding it, him, or her:",
        "examples": [
          "We got so wet that our clothes clung to us.",
          "They clung together in terror as the screams grew louder.",
          "One little girl was clinging onto a cuddly toy.",
          "She clung to the handrail as she walked down the slippery steps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay close or near:",
        "examples": [
          "The road clings to (= closely follows) the coastline for several miles, then it turns inland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay close to someone who is taking care of you, because you need their support:",
        "examples": [
          "Jenny is the kind of child who always clings whenever she's taken to a new place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold tightly or to stick; to refuse to stop holding:",
        "examples": [
          "They clung together in terror.",
          "We were soaking wet and our clothes clung to us.",
          "fig. Farmers and herders cling to the valleys (= stay in the valleys) where the soil is less sandy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clinic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building, often part of a hospital, to which people can go for medical care or advice relating to a particular condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Bring your baby to the clinic and we'll take a look at her.",
          "Antenatal clinics provide care for pregnant women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or part of a hospital where people go for medical care or advice:",
        "examples": [
          "Prenatal clinics provide care for pregnant women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "instruction to a group of people in a particular subject, activity, or sport:",
        "examples": [
          "a summer baseball clinic for boys"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clinical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to medical work or teaching that relates to the examination and treatment of ill people:",
        "examples": [
          "clinical tests/training",
          "She recently underwent a clinical evaluation in hospital.",
          "the Department of Clinical Medicine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing no emotion or feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "She seems to have a very clinical attitude towards her children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing no character and warmth:",
        "examples": [
          "We were going to paint our kitchen white, but we decided that would look too clinical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of medical work or teaching) relating to examining and treating someone who is ill:",
        "examples": [
          "Clinical tests have so far failed to show the cause of her illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Clinical also means considering a situation without showing or feeling any emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "Mac's air of clinical disinterest did not always sit well with his associates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clinically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "according to medical science and examination of patients:",
        "examples": [
          "clinically dead Doctors pronounced him clinically dead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the results of clinical tests or experiments:",
        "examples": [
          "This toothpaste has been clinically proven to protect your teeth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that lacks emotion or sympathy:",
        "examples": [
          "She talks about her traumatized childhood emotionlessly, almost clinically.",
          "Should doctors always remain clinically detached from their patients?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that lacks warmth or comfort",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clinics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building, often part of a hospital, to which people can go for medical care or advice relating to a particular condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Bring your baby to the clinic and we'll take a look at her.",
          "Antenatal clinics provide care for pregnant women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or part of a hospital where people go for medical care or advice:",
        "examples": [
          "Prenatal clinics provide care for pregnant women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "instruction to a group of people in a particular subject, activity, or sport:",
        "examples": [
          "a summer baseball clinic for boys"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clink": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) make a short ringing sound like pieces of glass or metal knocking lightly together:",
        "examples": [
          "The ice clinked as she dropped it into the glass.",
          "clink your glasses We all clinked our glasses together and drank to a happy new year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short ringing sound like pieces of glass or metal knocking lightly together:",
        "examples": [
          "the clink of I could hear the clink of coins in his pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "prison:",
        "examples": [
          "in the clink Everyone always said Joe would end up in the clink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, ringing sound like that of pieces of glass or metal knocking together",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clinking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short ringing sound like pieces of glass or metal knocking lightly together:",
        "examples": [
          "the clinking of glasses",
          "All you hear is the clinking of hammers and chisels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making a short ringing sound like pieces of glass or metal knocking together:",
        "examples": [
          "The room echoed to the sound of clinking champagne glasses.",
          "I heard the clinking sound of keys."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clinks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) make a short ringing sound like pieces of glass or metal knocking lightly together:",
        "examples": [
          "The ice clinked as she dropped it into the glass.",
          "clink your glasses We all clinked our glasses together and drank to a happy new year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short ringing sound like pieces of glass or metal knocking lightly together:",
        "examples": [
          "the clink of I could hear the clink of coins in his pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "prison:",
        "examples": [
          "in the clink Everyone always said Joe would end up in the clink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, ringing sound like that of pieces of glass or metal knocking together",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small object usually made of metal or plastic, used for fastening things together or holding them in position:",
        "examples": [
          "a paper/hair/tie clip",
          "The wires were fastened together with a plastic clip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short part of a film or television programme:",
        "examples": [
          "clip from I've seen a clip from the film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fast:",
        "examples": [
          "We set off at a good clip, but we gradually slowed down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container that is fastened to a gun, from which bullets go into the gun to be fired",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of cutting something in order to make it tidy:",
        "examples": [
          "That hedge needs a clip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick hit on the side of someone's head:",
        "examples": [
          "get a clip round the ear You do that once more and you'll get a clip round the ear, my lad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut something with scissors or a similar sharp tool, especially to make it tidier:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to clip the hedge this weekend.",
          "UK The guard came to clip my train ticket (= make a hole in it to show that it had been used).",
          "clip something out of something I'm always clipping recipes out of magazines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce something by the stated amount:",
        "examples": [
          "clip something off something Christie has clipped a tenth of a second off the record."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something or someone with a short sharp movement:",
        "examples": [
          "He clipped the edge of the kerb with his front tyre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kick a football or hit a golf ball high into the air for a short distance :",
        "examples": [
          "He clipped a free kick into the penalty area.",
          "I clipped the ball from under a tree on the final hole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, to block a player (= try to stop them) from behind and typically below their waist, in a way that is against the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "The player that is clipped is unaware of the incoming hit and has no time to physically prepare for it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something with a clip:",
        "examples": [
          "clip on You can always tell a real bow tie from one that clips on.",
          "clip something together When you've finished your worksheets, clip them together and hand them in to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually metal or plastic object used for fastening things together or holding them in position:",
        "examples": [
          "Her long hair was held back with a hair clip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rate of speed:",
        "examples": [
          "I drove home at a good clip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container holding bullets and that is put into a gun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A clip is a short part of a film or video shown alone:",
        "examples": [
          "a news clip"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut a piece from something larger or whole:",
        "examples": [
          "She clipped the coupons out of the newspaper.",
          "He had his beard clipped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten with a clip:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He had a beeper clipped to his belt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clipboard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a board with a clip at the top that holds sheets of paper in position and provides a surface for writing on:",
        "examples": [
          "A woman with a clipboard stopped us in the street to ask us some questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area for storing information temporarily in a computer when you are moving it from one position or document to another:",
        "examples": [
          "You draw the shape somewhere on your worksheet, click on it and copy it to the clipboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a board with a piece of metal at the top that holds sheets of paper in position and provides a surface for writing on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a board with a clip at the top which holds sheets of paper in place, and which provides a surface for writing on:",
        "examples": [
          "She was approached by a market researcher with a clipboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area for storing information temporarily in a computer when you are moving it from one position or document to another:",
        "examples": [
          "You draw the shape somewhere on your worksheet, click on it, and copy it to the clipboard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clipped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with words pronounced quickly and clearly, sometimes with parts missing, or in a very short and unfriendly way:",
        "examples": [
          "clipped tones I heard the clipped tones of his secretary saying \"I have Mr Watson for you.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cut short and tidy:",
        "examples": [
          "a clipped beard/moustache"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clipper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long fast sailing ship of the 19th century",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for cutting something, especially nails, hair, wire, or bushes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clippers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for cutting especially nails, hair, wire, or bushes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various tools used for clipping esp. nails, hair, wire, or plants",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clipping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece that has been cut off something:",
        "examples": [
          "grass/nail clippings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an article cut from a newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "newspaper clipping A friend sent me a newspaper clipping about someone we were at school with."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, the act of hitting a player on the other team below the waist from behind when that player is not carrying the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "Clipping is not usually called if the player being hit turns his back just before the defending player hits him.",
          "The clipping penalty by the defence allowed the offence to advance an extra 15 yards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clippings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece that has been cut off something:",
        "examples": [
          "grass/nail clippings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an article cut from a newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "newspaper clipping A friend sent me a newspaper clipping about someone we were at school with."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, the act of hitting a player on the other team below the waist from behind when that player is not carrying the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "Clipping is not usually called if the player being hit turns his back just before the defending player hits him.",
          "The clipping penalty by the defence allowed the offence to advance an extra 15 yards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small object usually made of metal or plastic, used for fastening things together or holding them in position:",
        "examples": [
          "a paper/hair/tie clip",
          "The wires were fastened together with a plastic clip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short part of a film or television programme:",
        "examples": [
          "clip from I've seen a clip from the film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fast:",
        "examples": [
          "We set off at a good clip, but we gradually slowed down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container that is fastened to a gun, from which bullets go into the gun to be fired",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of cutting something in order to make it tidy:",
        "examples": [
          "That hedge needs a clip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick hit on the side of someone's head:",
        "examples": [
          "get a clip round the ear You do that once more and you'll get a clip round the ear, my lad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut something with scissors or a similar sharp tool, especially to make it tidier:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to clip the hedge this weekend.",
          "UK The guard came to clip my train ticket (= make a hole in it to show that it had been used).",
          "clip something out of something I'm always clipping recipes out of magazines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce something by the stated amount:",
        "examples": [
          "clip something off something Christie has clipped a tenth of a second off the record."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something or someone with a short sharp movement:",
        "examples": [
          "He clipped the edge of the kerb with his front tyre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kick a football or hit a golf ball high into the air for a short distance :",
        "examples": [
          "He clipped a free kick into the penalty area.",
          "I clipped the ball from under a tree on the final hole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, to block a player (= try to stop them) from behind and typically below their waist, in a way that is against the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "The player that is clipped is unaware of the incoming hit and has no time to physically prepare for it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something with a clip:",
        "examples": [
          "clip on You can always tell a real bow tie from one that clips on.",
          "clip something together When you've finished your worksheets, clip them together and hand them in to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually metal or plastic object used for fastening things together or holding them in position:",
        "examples": [
          "Her long hair was held back with a hair clip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rate of speed:",
        "examples": [
          "I drove home at a good clip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container holding bullets and that is put into a gun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A clip is a short part of a film or video shown alone:",
        "examples": [
          "a news clip"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut a piece from something larger or whole:",
        "examples": [
          "She clipped the coupons out of the newspaper.",
          "He had his beard clipped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten with a clip:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He had a beeper clipped to his belt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clique": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people who spend their time together and do not welcome other people into that group:",
        "examples": [
          "clique of Our golf club is run by a very unfriendly clique of people.",
          "There's a clique at work that never talks/who never talk to anyone else."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people who spend time together and do not want other people to join the group",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clitoris": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sexual organ above the vagina that can give a woman sexual pleasure when it is touched",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small organ above the vagina",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cloak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a loose outer piece of clothing without sleeves, that fastens at the neck, and is worn instead of a coat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that hides, covers, or keeps something else secret:",
        "examples": [
          "cloak for The restaurant he owned was just a cloak for (= hid) his drug-dealing activities.",
          "under cloak of They left the house under cloak of darkness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover or hide something:",
        "examples": [
          "be cloaked in He has always kept his love affairs cloaked in secrecy (= kept them secret).",
          "The river is often cloaked in mist in the early morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loose outer piece of clothing without sleeves that fastens at the neck and hangs from the shoulders",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that covers or hides something:",
        "examples": [
          "The agents operate under a cloak of secrecy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover or hide something:",
        "examples": [
          "The deal was cloaked in secrecy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cloaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover or hide something:",
        "examples": [
          "be cloaked in He has always kept his love affairs cloaked in secrecy (= kept them secret).",
          "The river is often cloaked in mist in the early morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cloche": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clear material, sometimes on a frame, used to cover plants for a short time, usually to protect them from cold weather or to help them grow faster",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman's hat, shaped like a bell and fitting closely around the head, that was popular in the 1920s",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for measuring and showing time, usually found in or on a building and not worn by a person:",
        "examples": [
          "We have an antique clock on our mantelpiece.",
          "clock says The town-hall clock says (= shows that the time is) nine o'clock.",
          "clock is fast I think the kitchen clock is fast (= is showing a later time than it should).",
          "clock is slow I think the kitchen clock is slow (= is showing a earlier time than it should).",
          "clock strikes The clock began to strike twelve.",
          "set a clock She set her clock (= put it to the right time) by the time signal on the radio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the time on your clocks to an hour earlier, at an officially chosen time of year:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to turn the clocks back tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the time on your clocks to an hour later, at an officially chosen time of year:",
        "examples": [
          "We turn the clocks forward today, so our children will be short of sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a speedometer (= a device that measures speed):",
        "examples": [
          "on the clock I was only doing 30 mph on the clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a milometer (= a device for recording distance travelled):",
        "examples": [
          "on the clock My car's only got 10,000 miles on the clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a particular time exactly to do or complete something:",
        "examples": [
          "He clocked ten seconds in the 100 metres (= he ran it in ten seconds)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or reach a particular speed or distance on a measuring device:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] The police clocked him doing 80 mph in a 50 mph area.",
          "Jim's car has clocked (= travelled) 40,000 miles in less than two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone, especially on the head or face:",
        "examples": [
          "Then the other guy turned round and clocked him (one) (= hit him)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for measuring and showing time, often placed on a surface or attached to a wall:",
        "examples": [
          "an alarm clock",
          "The clock is about ten minutes fast/slow (= it shows a later/earlier time than it should).",
          "Cleveland tied the game with five seconds on the clock (= still available)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use an amount of time, esp. as measured by a clock:",
        "examples": [
          "She clocked the fastest time in practice runs for the women’s downhill skiing event."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at work:",
        "examples": [
          "They are covered by the same medical and liability insurance that covers them when they're on the clock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clocked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a particular time exactly to do or complete something:",
        "examples": [
          "He clocked ten seconds in the 100 metres (= he ran it in ten seconds)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or reach a particular speed or distance on a measuring device:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] The police clocked him doing 80 mph in a 50 mph area.",
          "Jim's car has clocked (= travelled) 40,000 miles in less than two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone, especially on the head or face:",
        "examples": [
          "Then the other guy turned round and clocked him (one) (= hit him)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clocking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a particular time exactly to do or complete something:",
        "examples": [
          "He clocked ten seconds in the 100 metres (= he ran it in ten seconds)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or reach a particular speed or distance on a measuring device:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] The police clocked him doing 80 mph in a 50 mph area.",
          "Jim's car has clocked (= travelled) 40,000 miles in less than two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone, especially on the head or face:",
        "examples": [
          "Then the other guy turned round and clocked him (one) (= hit him)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clocks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for measuring and showing time, usually found in or on a building and not worn by a person:",
        "examples": [
          "We have an antique clock on our mantelpiece.",
          "clock says The town-hall clock says (= shows that the time is) nine o'clock.",
          "clock is fast I think the kitchen clock is fast (= is showing a later time than it should).",
          "clock is slow I think the kitchen clock is slow (= is showing a earlier time than it should).",
          "clock strikes The clock began to strike twelve.",
          "set a clock She set her clock (= put it to the right time) by the time signal on the radio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the time on your clocks to an hour earlier, at an officially chosen time of year:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to turn the clocks back tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the time on your clocks to an hour later, at an officially chosen time of year:",
        "examples": [
          "We turn the clocks forward today, so our children will be short of sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a speedometer (= a device that measures speed):",
        "examples": [
          "on the clock I was only doing 30 mph on the clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a milometer (= a device for recording distance travelled):",
        "examples": [
          "on the clock My car's only got 10,000 miles on the clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a particular time exactly to do or complete something:",
        "examples": [
          "He clocked ten seconds in the 100 metres (= he ran it in ten seconds)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or reach a particular speed or distance on a measuring device:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] The police clocked him doing 80 mph in a 50 mph area.",
          "Jim's car has clocked (= travelled) 40,000 miles in less than two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone, especially on the head or face:",
        "examples": [
          "Then the other guy turned round and clocked him (one) (= hit him)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for measuring and showing time, often placed on a surface or attached to a wall:",
        "examples": [
          "an alarm clock",
          "The clock is about ten minutes fast/slow (= it shows a later/earlier time than it should).",
          "Cleveland tied the game with five seconds on the clock (= still available)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use an amount of time, esp. as measured by a clock:",
        "examples": [
          "She clocked the fastest time in practice runs for the women’s downhill skiing event."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at work:",
        "examples": [
          "They are covered by the same medical and liability insurance that covers them when they're on the clock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clockwise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the direction in which the hands (= thin parts that point) of a clock move:",
        "examples": [
          "Turn the knob clockwise/in a clockwise direction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(moving around) in the same direction as the pointers of a clock or watch",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clockwork": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system of springs and wheels that you wind (= turn) with a key or handle to make some clocks, toys, and other devices operate:",
        "examples": [
          "a clockwork train/mouse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "machinery with springs and wheels that makes older types of clocks, toys, and other devices work",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is like clockwork runs easily, automatically, and always in the same way:",
        "examples": [
          "The Cardinals have been winning like clockwork for most of the season."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "be clogged with The roads are clogged with holiday traffic.",
          "clog up Eating too much fat causes your arteries to clog up.",
          "clog something up Leaves are clogging up the drain.",
          "Toilet paper had clogged the toilet.",
          "A stream of busses clogged the main street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of shoe made of wood, or with the top part made of leather and the bottom part of wood",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is slowed or stopped, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] During rush hour, downtown streets are clogged with commuters.",
          "[ M ] Too much cholesterol clogs up your arteries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shoe with a thick, often wooden bottom and a top that covers the front of the foot, but not the heel",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clogged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "blocked or filled with something:",
        "examples": [
          "clogged pipes",
          "The roads quickly became clogged with traffic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clogging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "be clogged with The roads are clogged with holiday traffic.",
          "clog up Eating too much fat causes your arteries to clog up.",
          "clog something up Leaves are clogging up the drain.",
          "Toilet paper had clogged the toilet.",
          "A stream of busses clogged the main street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of shoe made of wood, or with the top part made of leather and the bottom part of wood",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is slowed or stopped, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] During rush hour, downtown streets are clogged with commuters.",
          "[ M ] Too much cholesterol clogs up your arteries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shoe with a thick, often wooden bottom and a top that covers the front of the foot, but not the heel",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clogs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "be clogged with The roads are clogged with holiday traffic.",
          "clog up Eating too much fat causes your arteries to clog up.",
          "clog something up Leaves are clogging up the drain.",
          "Toilet paper had clogged the toilet.",
          "A stream of busses clogged the main street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of shoe made of wood, or with the top part made of leather and the bottom part of wood",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is slowed or stopped, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] During rush hour, downtown streets are clogged with commuters.",
          "[ M ] Too much cholesterol clogs up your arteries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shoe with a thick, often wooden bottom and a top that covers the front of the foot, but not the heel",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant or animal that has the same genes as the original from which it was produced",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that looks very much like someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Most people saw her as just another blond-haired, red-lipped Marilyn Monroe clone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer that operates in a very similar way to the one that it was copied from",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a clone of a plant or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists have already cloned a sheep.",
          "Experiments to try to clone human embryos have met with hostility from some sections of the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cell or organism that has the exact same chemical patterns in its cells as the original from which it was artificially produced",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a clone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that is very similar to another one that it was copied from:",
        "examples": [
          "The doll was created as a cheap Barbie clone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer that operates in a very similar way to the one that it was copied from:",
        "examples": [
          "His competitive pricing helped launch the IBM-PC clone industry during the 1980s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a product that is very similar to another one:",
        "examples": [
          "The idea was pioneered by Freemarket, and cloned by countless others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create an illegal copy of something such as a credit card:",
        "examples": [
          "The card is then cloned and cash taken from the victim's account."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cloned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a clone of a plant or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists have already cloned a sheep.",
          "Experiments to try to clone human embryos have met with hostility from some sections of the public."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clones": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant or animal that has the same genes as the original from which it was produced",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that looks very much like someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Most people saw her as just another blond-haired, red-lipped Marilyn Monroe clone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer that operates in a very similar way to the one that it was copied from",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a clone of a plant or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists have already cloned a sheep.",
          "Experiments to try to clone human embryos have met with hostility from some sections of the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cell or organism that has the exact same chemical patterns in its cells as the original from which it was artificially produced",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a clone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that is very similar to another one that it was copied from:",
        "examples": [
          "The doll was created as a cheap Barbie clone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer that operates in a very similar way to the one that it was copied from:",
        "examples": [
          "His competitive pricing helped launch the IBM-PC clone industry during the 1980s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a product that is very similar to another one:",
        "examples": [
          "The idea was pioneered by Freemarket, and cloned by countless others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create an illegal copy of something such as a credit card:",
        "examples": [
          "The card is then cloned and cash taken from the victim's account."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cloning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of creating an exact copy of a plant or animal by using its cells:",
        "examples": [
          "animal/human cloning",
          "Cloning is a type of genetic engineering that uses cells from one organism to create a second living organism that is genetically identical to the first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for or relating to the process of creating an exact copy of a plant or animal by using its cells:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is building the foremost cloning laboratory in the world.",
          "Should the government control cloning research?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of producing a clone",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clopping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sound like that of horses' hoofs (= the hard part on the bottom of a horse's foot) on a hard surface:",
        "examples": [
          "clip-clop of the clip-clop of horses coming up the road"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sound like that of horses' hoofs (= the hard part on the bottom of a horse's foot) on a hard surface:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard horses clip-clopping along the road.",
          "We clip-clopped along the quiet country road."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "closed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not open:",
        "examples": [
          "It might be less draughty if the door were closed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not open for business:",
        "examples": [
          "All the shops were closed, so we couldn't buy any food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "finished and therefore not able to be discussed any more :",
        "examples": [
          "\"The matter is closed,\" said the headteacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not wanting to accept new ideas, people, customs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You have such a closed mind.",
          "The setting of the novel is the closed world of banking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A closed question can be answered with \"yes\" or \"no\" or by choosing one of a number of fixed answers:",
        "examples": [
          "The salesperson asks a closed question, \"Shall I reserve one for you?\", implying a yes or no answer.",
          "The researchers prepare a list of questions, which may be closed or open-ended."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "temporarily not open for business:",
        "examples": [
          "The library is closed on Tuesday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a society or economy is closed, it does not allow free exchanges or trade with other societies or countries.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not open for business:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank's closed now, but I can get some money out with my card.",
          "This shop will be closed on 17th July."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "closely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is directly connected or has a strong relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "closely related English and German are closely related.",
          "closely associated Both politicians have been closely associated with the movement for some time.",
          "work closely We are working closely with the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "carefully and paying attention to details:",
        "examples": [
          "closely monitored Pollution levels are closely monitored.",
          "He looked again more closely at the marks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without a big difference between two people, groups, or things:",
        "examples": [
          "The two teams are closely matched.",
          "It was a closely fought election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that tries hard to keep something secret:",
        "examples": [
          "closely guarded a closely guarded secret"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not far in time or position:",
        "examples": [
          "The Swiss boat is in the lead, followed closely by the French."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "while giving your full attention to something so that you notice its details:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched her closely to make sure her fever did not go up again.",
          "Economists closely follow auto sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that connects or involves you in a strong relationship with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "We worked together closely for years.",
          "The city and the air force base have been closely linked since 1943."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near in position, time, or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to huddle more closely together."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "closeness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "being close in position or time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of knowing someone very well, liking them a lot, and wanting to spend a lot of time together:",
        "examples": [
          "A special closeness is supposed to exist between twins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of weather or air conditions in which it is difficult to breathe and is uncomfortably warm",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "closer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a pitcher (= a player who throws the ball) who comes into a game that their team is winning by only a small number of points and tries to put out the opponent's final batters (= players who try to hit the ball and score):",
        "examples": [
          "He is one of the league's best closers.",
          "The manager brought in his closer to pitch the ninth inning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that closes (= finishes) something such as an event or series of performances:",
        "examples": [
          "Try these useful lesson openers and closers.",
          "The last track is one of the best album closers ever.",
          "Last year I opened the conference and this year they have asked me to be the closer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who closes (= successfully completes) a sale or business agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "We are seeking highly motivated sales closers from any telesales background.",
          "In such a competitive environment, individuals who are perceived to be deal closers are highly prized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device or part for closing something or keeping something closed:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure the velcro closers are folded over so they don't stick to other garments in the wash.",
          "The care home had installed automated door closers, allowing doors to be kept open except in the event of a fire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "closes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change from being open to not being open, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "close the door Could you close the door please?",
          "close the window I went out and forgot to close the window.",
          "close your eyes Close your eyes - I've got a surprise for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a shop, restaurant, or public place closes, people cannot go into it:",
        "examples": [
          "The banks had closed so I couldn't get any money out.",
          "close to We close to customers on Tuesday mornings for staff training.",
          "close at The museum closes at 5.30.",
          "closing time We can't get a drink! It's after closing time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "close with The play closed with the tragic death of both hero and heroine.",
          "She closed the meeting with a short speech.",
          "close at The pound closed at (= was worth) $1.47 at the end of the day's trading."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a business, organization, or business arrangement) to stop operating; to cause something to stop operating:",
        "examples": [
          "close an account I closed that bank account when I came to London.",
          "The factory closed over ten years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a successful business arrangement with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "close a deal with We closed a deal with a major supermarket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of something, or the time when you end it:",
        "examples": [
          "at the close of At the close of the meeting, the contract remained unsigned.",
          "The season is now nearing its close."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something finish:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to bring the conversation to a close."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end:",
        "examples": [
          "The singer's tour comes to a close in Tokyo tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a road, usually with private houses, that vehicles can only enter from one end:",
        "examples": [
          "He lives at 83 Barker Close."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having direct family connections or shared beliefs, support, and sympathy:",
        "examples": [
          "close family There weren't many people at the funeral - just close family.",
          "close relative Only close relatives were invited.",
          "close link They're a worrying political party because of their close links with terrorist groups.",
          "close ties The close ties that bind Australia and New Zealand go beyond our shared values.",
          "close bond In those early months, there's a very close bond between mother and child.",
          "a close community"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "People who are close know each other very well and like each other a lot, or they see and talk to each other a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "close friend Mira is one of my closest friends.",
          "close to Her relationship isn't good with her father, but she's very close to her mother.",
          "My brother and I have become much closer over the years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "looking at or listening to someone or something very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "close attention Police are paying close attention to the situation.",
          "close look Take a closer look at this photograph."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unwilling to talk about things to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "close about He's so close about his past - it seems like he's hiding something."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe weather or air conditions in which it is difficult to breathe and it is uncomfortably warm:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I open the window? It's very close in here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not far in position or time:",
        "examples": [
          "close to Don't get too close to that dog, Rosie.",
          "I hate people standing too close to me.",
          "As Christmas gets closer, the shops get more and more crowded.",
          "close to tears Emma looked close to tears (= almost going to cry)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we call in on Miranda? You know she lives quite close by."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having only a small difference:",
        "examples": [
          "The election results were so close they had to vote again.",
          "He came second in the race, but it was very close.",
          "close in The youngest boys are so close in age they look like twins.",
          "close resemblance Both children bear a very close resemblance to their father."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "almost:",
        "examples": [
          "I think there are close on three million unemployed at present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near in position, time, or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The store was close by, so they decided to walk.",
          "It’s close to 7 o’clock – we’d better leave now.",
          "The child moved closer to his mother.",
          "She was very close to death for awhile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected or involved in strong relationship with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Charmaine is my closest friend.",
          "Joyce and I used to be close, but now we seldom see each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "similar; of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "Your computer is pretty close to the one I have."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a game or competition is close, both sides have almost the same score.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving your full attention to something so that you notice its details:",
        "examples": [
          "I wasn’t the one driving, so I wasn’t paying close attention to the route we took."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very warm, with no movement of air:",
        "examples": [
          "It was uncomfortably close in the gym."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change from being open to not being open, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Come in and close the door.",
          "[ T ] Because of an accident, police closed (= blocked) two lanes of the expressway.",
          "[ T ] Grace closed her eyes to think."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end or stop operating, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Authorities closed the aging nuclear plant.",
          "[ I ] After a run of three months, the show closes on Saturday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a business) To close is also to temporarily stop being available to customers:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The store closes at 9 tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a financial or business arrangement complete:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The manufacturer is closing a deal to sell its boating division."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a shop, restaurant, or public place closes or someone closes it, it stops being open for business at the end of the day, week, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The store closes at 5.30.",
          "close (sth) to sb The banks had closed to customers so I couldn't pay the money in.",
          "We usually close the bar around midnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business closes or is closed, it stops operating permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory closed with the loss of 250 jobs.",
          "The organization will be forced to let staff go and close many of its offices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a market, currency, share, etc. closes, it stops trading or being traded at the end of the working day:",
        "examples": [
          "The company released its statement after the market closed on Friday.",
          "close up/down The Dow Jones closed up 94.90 at 10,623.60.",
          "close at sth The pound closed at $1.47, down from $1.49 yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish, or to make something end:",
        "examples": [
          "At 11.45 the Chair closed the meeting.",
          "close (sth) with sth She closed with a few remarks about the future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something closes or is closed, there is no longer an opportunity to become involved because a particular date has been reached:",
        "examples": [
          "Applications for the post close on Wednesday 14 September.",
          "Booking for the course is now closed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a computer program or a window on a computer screen closes, or if you close it, it stops operating because you tell it to:",
        "examples": [
          "Click on the 'X' to close the window and exit the application.",
          "This file won't close."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove all the money from a bank account and stop using it permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "I closed that account when I moved to the UK."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complete a successful business arrangement with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The company plans to sell its generic drug unit and expects to close the deal in late March."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of something:",
        "examples": [
          "bring/draw sth to a close I tried to bring the meeting to a close.",
          "at the close of sth At the close of the financial year, the balance amounted to $418 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a day's trading on a market:",
        "examples": [
          "the close of business/trading His exit was announced after the close of trading.",
          "at the close The IT services specialist was down 7.25p to 196.5p at the close."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a working day or of a day's trading:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank said that a check paid in on Monday cannot be bounced after close of play on Thursday.",
          "at/by (the) close of play The share price had almost doubled to 95.5p at close of play on Friday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "closest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change from being open to not being open, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "close the door Could you close the door please?",
          "close the window I went out and forgot to close the window.",
          "close your eyes Close your eyes - I've got a surprise for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a shop, restaurant, or public place closes, people cannot go into it:",
        "examples": [
          "The banks had closed so I couldn't get any money out.",
          "close to We close to customers on Tuesday mornings for staff training.",
          "close at The museum closes at 5.30.",
          "closing time We can't get a drink! It's after closing time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "close with The play closed with the tragic death of both hero and heroine.",
          "She closed the meeting with a short speech.",
          "close at The pound closed at (= was worth) $1.47 at the end of the day's trading."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a business, organization, or business arrangement) to stop operating; to cause something to stop operating:",
        "examples": [
          "close an account I closed that bank account when I came to London.",
          "The factory closed over ten years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a successful business arrangement with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "close a deal with We closed a deal with a major supermarket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of something, or the time when you end it:",
        "examples": [
          "at the close of At the close of the meeting, the contract remained unsigned.",
          "The season is now nearing its close."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something finish:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to bring the conversation to a close."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end:",
        "examples": [
          "The singer's tour comes to a close in Tokyo tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a road, usually with private houses, that vehicles can only enter from one end:",
        "examples": [
          "He lives at 83 Barker Close."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having direct family connections or shared beliefs, support, and sympathy:",
        "examples": [
          "close family There weren't many people at the funeral - just close family.",
          "close relative Only close relatives were invited.",
          "close link They're a worrying political party because of their close links with terrorist groups.",
          "close ties The close ties that bind Australia and New Zealand go beyond our shared values.",
          "close bond In those early months, there's a very close bond between mother and child.",
          "a close community"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "People who are close know each other very well and like each other a lot, or they see and talk to each other a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "close friend Mira is one of my closest friends.",
          "close to Her relationship isn't good with her father, but she's very close to her mother.",
          "My brother and I have become much closer over the years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "looking at or listening to someone or something very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "close attention Police are paying close attention to the situation.",
          "close look Take a closer look at this photograph."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unwilling to talk about things to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "close about He's so close about his past - it seems like he's hiding something."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe weather or air conditions in which it is difficult to breathe and it is uncomfortably warm:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I open the window? It's very close in here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not far in position or time:",
        "examples": [
          "close to Don't get too close to that dog, Rosie.",
          "I hate people standing too close to me.",
          "As Christmas gets closer, the shops get more and more crowded.",
          "close to tears Emma looked close to tears (= almost going to cry)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we call in on Miranda? You know she lives quite close by."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having only a small difference:",
        "examples": [
          "The election results were so close they had to vote again.",
          "He came second in the race, but it was very close.",
          "close in The youngest boys are so close in age they look like twins.",
          "close resemblance Both children bear a very close resemblance to their father."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "almost:",
        "examples": [
          "I think there are close on three million unemployed at present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near in position, time, or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The store was close by, so they decided to walk.",
          "It’s close to 7 o’clock – we’d better leave now.",
          "The child moved closer to his mother.",
          "She was very close to death for awhile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected or involved in strong relationship with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Charmaine is my closest friend.",
          "Joyce and I used to be close, but now we seldom see each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "similar; of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "Your computer is pretty close to the one I have."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a game or competition is close, both sides have almost the same score.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving your full attention to something so that you notice its details:",
        "examples": [
          "I wasn’t the one driving, so I wasn’t paying close attention to the route we took."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very warm, with no movement of air:",
        "examples": [
          "It was uncomfortably close in the gym."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change from being open to not being open, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Come in and close the door.",
          "[ T ] Because of an accident, police closed (= blocked) two lanes of the expressway.",
          "[ T ] Grace closed her eyes to think."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end or stop operating, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Authorities closed the aging nuclear plant.",
          "[ I ] After a run of three months, the show closes on Saturday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a business) To close is also to temporarily stop being available to customers:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The store closes at 9 tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a financial or business arrangement complete:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The manufacturer is closing a deal to sell its boating division."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a shop, restaurant, or public place closes or someone closes it, it stops being open for business at the end of the day, week, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The store closes at 5.30.",
          "close (sth) to sb The banks had closed to customers so I couldn't pay the money in.",
          "We usually close the bar around midnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business closes or is closed, it stops operating permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory closed with the loss of 250 jobs.",
          "The organization will be forced to let staff go and close many of its offices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a market, currency, share, etc. closes, it stops trading or being traded at the end of the working day:",
        "examples": [
          "The company released its statement after the market closed on Friday.",
          "close up/down The Dow Jones closed up 94.90 at 10,623.60.",
          "close at sth The pound closed at $1.47, down from $1.49 yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish, or to make something end:",
        "examples": [
          "At 11.45 the Chair closed the meeting.",
          "close (sth) with sth She closed with a few remarks about the future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something closes or is closed, there is no longer an opportunity to become involved because a particular date has been reached:",
        "examples": [
          "Applications for the post close on Wednesday 14 September.",
          "Booking for the course is now closed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a computer program or a window on a computer screen closes, or if you close it, it stops operating because you tell it to:",
        "examples": [
          "Click on the 'X' to close the window and exit the application.",
          "This file won't close."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove all the money from a bank account and stop using it permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "I closed that account when I moved to the UK."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complete a successful business arrangement with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The company plans to sell its generic drug unit and expects to close the deal in late March."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of something:",
        "examples": [
          "bring/draw sth to a close I tried to bring the meeting to a close.",
          "at the close of sth At the close of the financial year, the balance amounted to $418 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a day's trading on a market:",
        "examples": [
          "the close of business/trading His exit was announced after the close of trading.",
          "at the close The IT services specialist was down 7.25p to 196.5p at the close."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a working day or of a day's trading:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank said that a check paid in on Monday cannot be bounced after close of play on Thursday.",
          "at/by (the) close of play The share price had almost doubled to 95.5p at close of play on Friday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "closet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cupboard or a small room with a door, used for storing things, especially clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "a bedroom/linen/storage closet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person who is not heterosexual (= sexually attracted to men if they are a woman and women if they are a man) or not cisgender (= having a gender that matches the body they were born with), but keeps that fact secret from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The ban could lead to trans service members staying in the closet even when it is dangerous for their mental health.",
          "The story revolves around Jason and Peter, who are in love but are both in the closet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person who is not heterosexual (= sexually attracted to men if they are a woman and women if they are a man) or not cisgender (= having a gender that matches the body they were born with), and does not keep that fact secret from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He is openly gay now, but didn't come out of the closet until a few years ago.",
          "Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students are feeling empowered to come out of the closet younger than previous generations.",
          "For some people, being out of the closet can present a lot of risks, but I've found it very liberating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put yourself in a place, especially a closed space, and stay there:",
        "examples": [
          "closet yourself in something Two weeks before my exams I closeted myself in my room with my books and I didn't speak to anyone.",
          "be closeted with The president has been closeted with (= having a private meeting with) his advisers for several hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a belief, activity, or feeling that is kept secret from the public, usually because you are frightened of the results of it becoming known:",
        "examples": [
          "a closet alcoholic/smoker",
          "Dole portrayed the president in campaign speeches as a \"closet liberal\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small room or space in a wall where you can store things such as clothes, sheets, etc., often having a door so that it can be closed:",
        "examples": [
          "a clothes/linen closet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kept secret from others:",
        "examples": [
          "a closet liberal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange to meet privately with someone where you will not be interrupted:",
        "examples": [
          "The president and his advisers closeted themselves with the congressional leadership."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "closeted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person who is not heterosexual (= sexually attracted to men if they are a women and women if they are a man) or not cisgender (= having a gender that matches the body they were born with) but keeps that fact secret from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The book portrays him as a closeted bisexual.",
          "We want to make it easier for people who might still be closeted, or exploring their gender expression, to feel comfortable enough to talk about it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an activity or opinion that someone keeps secret:",
        "examples": [
          "closeted political dissent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is closeted somewhere, they stay there, often because they are working hard on something:",
        "examples": [
          "She is currently closeted at home working on her new book."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "closets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cupboard or a small room with a door, used for storing things, especially clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "a bedroom/linen/storage closet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person who is not heterosexual (= sexually attracted to men if they are a woman and women if they are a man) or not cisgender (= having a gender that matches the body they were born with), but keeps that fact secret from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The ban could lead to trans service members staying in the closet even when it is dangerous for their mental health.",
          "The story revolves around Jason and Peter, who are in love but are both in the closet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person who is not heterosexual (= sexually attracted to men if they are a woman and women if they are a man) or not cisgender (= having a gender that matches the body they were born with), and does not keep that fact secret from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He is openly gay now, but didn't come out of the closet until a few years ago.",
          "Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students are feeling empowered to come out of the closet younger than previous generations.",
          "For some people, being out of the closet can present a lot of risks, but I've found it very liberating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put yourself in a place, especially a closed space, and stay there:",
        "examples": [
          "closet yourself in something Two weeks before my exams I closeted myself in my room with my books and I didn't speak to anyone.",
          "be closeted with The president has been closeted with (= having a private meeting with) his advisers for several hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a belief, activity, or feeling that is kept secret from the public, usually because you are frightened of the results of it becoming known:",
        "examples": [
          "a closet alcoholic/smoker",
          "Dole portrayed the president in campaign speeches as a \"closet liberal\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small room or space in a wall where you can store things such as clothes, sheets, etc., often having a door so that it can be closed:",
        "examples": [
          "a clothes/linen closet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kept secret from others:",
        "examples": [
          "a closet liberal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange to meet privately with someone where you will not be interrupted:",
        "examples": [
          "The president and his advisers closeted themselves with the congressional leadership."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "closing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "coming near the end of a speech, event, activity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "In his closing remarks, the chairman thanked everyone who had helped.",
          "the closing ceremony of the OIympic Games"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of permanently stopping a factory, business, organization, etc. from operating:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress passed a law to protect workers and their families from the harmful effects of sudden plant closings and mass layoffs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of the day's trading on a stock market:",
        "examples": [
          "The rivals have until 1pm to put in their bids and the winner will be declared at the closing of the market at 4.30pm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of finishing business for the day, or the time when this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "We managed to finish our shopping right before closing.",
          "early/late closing Monday is early closing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the final stage of arranging a loan or of buying and selling property:",
        "examples": [
          "We will be ready to move in immediately after the closing.",
          "at closing Homeowners have the option of taking a lump sum at closing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a period of accounting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming near the end of a speech, event, activity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "closing remarks/statement In her closing remarks, she thanked all the delegates for taking part.",
          "The Prime Minister spoke yesterday at the closing ceremony of the Paris Air Show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming at the end of the day's trading on the stock market:",
        "examples": [
          "The Dow achieved a closing record of 5,894.74.",
          "Stock prices had risen 10% by the closing bell."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "closure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a business, organization, etc. stopping operating:",
        "examples": [
          "factory/branch closures",
          "Many elderly people will be affected by the library closures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process for ending a debate (= formal discussion) in a parliament so there can be a vote:",
        "examples": [
          "A motion for closure may be adopted by a simple majority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling or act of bringing an unpleasant situation, time, or experience to an end, so that you are able to start new activities:",
        "examples": [
          "a sense of closure",
          "to achieve/reach closure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of stopping operations of a business, school, hospital, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A storm forced the closure of many schools and businesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling or act of bringing something bad to an end:",
        "examples": [
          "a sense of closure",
          "Yesterday’s vote will bring closure to a painful chapter in history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of permanently closing a business, factory, etc., or the condition of being closed permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "Unions fought hard against the closure of the mine.",
          "be threatened with/face closure The shop is now facing closure after local councillors dismissed the licence application.",
          "factory/branch/store closures",
          "a proposed/planned/possible closure",
          "temporary/permanent/total closure",
          "The car maker was saved from closure in 2006."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of ending something:",
        "examples": [
          "More companies could look to outsource work overseas after the closure of a tax loophole."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an almost solid piece of something:",
        "examples": [
          "blood clot He had a blood clot removed from his brain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "Look what you've done, you clot!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form clots:",
        "examples": [
          "He was rushed into hospital because his blood wasn't clotting properly.",
          "an anti-clotting agent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lump, esp. a lump of thick blood:",
        "examples": [
          "Heart attacks occur when a blood clot blocks vessels to the heart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become thicker and more solid, or to cause a liquid to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] My hair was all clotted with dust and mud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cloth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a type of) woven material:",
        "examples": [
          "a piece/length of cloth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of material, used in cleaning to remove dirt, dust, or liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "a cleaning cloth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "material made by weaving cotton, wool, or other fibers, or a piece of such material:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] cloth diapers",
          "[ U ] cloth napkins",
          "[ U ] a cloth coat",
          "[ C ] He used a damp cloth to clean the windshield."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clothe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to provide someone with clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "feed and clothe It costs a lot to feed and clothe five children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide or cover someone with things to wear:",
        "examples": [
          "They have eight kids to feed and clothe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clothed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wearing clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "be fully clothed Swimmers must be fully clothed before entering the restaurant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clothes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "things such as dresses and trousers that you wear to cover, protect, or decorate your body:",
        "examples": [
          "wear smart clothes UK She usually wears smart clothes.",
          "wear casual clothes She usually wears casual clothes.",
          "put your clothes on I'm just putting my clothes on.",
          "take your clothes off Take your clothes off and get in the bath.",
          "designer clothes She only wore designer clothes.",
          "a clothes shop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things you wear to cover your body and keep you warm, to be comfortable, or for the way they make you look:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve got all these clothes that I never wear."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clothing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "clothes, especially clothes of a particular type or those worn in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "article of clothing You can only take three articles of clothing into the changing room.",
          "item of clothing You can only take three items of clothing into the changing room.",
          "protective clothing Protective clothing must be worn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things you wear to cover your body; clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "The boys must wear heavy clothing in winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes in general:",
        "examples": [
          "The store sells women's clothing.",
          "a piece/item/article of clothing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes of a particular type, especially of a type made to protect the wearer against cold, heat, water, or machinery:",
        "examples": [
          "warm clothing",
          "Protective clothing must be worn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cloths": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a type of) woven material:",
        "examples": [
          "a piece/length of cloth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of material, used in cleaning to remove dirt, dust, or liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "a cleaning cloth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "material made by weaving cotton, wool, or other fibers, or a piece of such material:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] cloth diapers",
          "[ U ] cloth napkins",
          "[ U ] a cloth coat",
          "[ C ] He used a damp cloth to clean the windshield."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cloud": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a grey or white mass in the sky, made up of very small floating drops of water:",
        "examples": [
          "rain cloud Do you think those are rain clouds on the horizon?",
          "The sky was a perfect blue - not a cloud in sight.",
          "Dark clouds massed on the horizon.",
          "UK There was so much cloud, we couldn't see anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of something such as dust or smoke that looks like a cloud:",
        "examples": [
          "cloud of On the eastern horizon, a huge cloud of smoke from burning oil tanks stretched across the sky.",
          "The initial cloud of tear gas had hardly cleared before shots were fired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer network where files and programs can be stored, especially the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "All the photographs are kept on the cloud rather than on hard drives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something transparent clouds, or if something clouds it, it becomes difficult to see through.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone confused, or make something more difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "cloud someone's memory When it came to explaining the lipstick on his collar, he found that drink had clouded (= confused) his memory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a white or gray mass of very small drops of water or ice that float in the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Those dark clouds look like we’re going to get some rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cloud is also a mass of something, such as dust or smoke, that moves together:",
        "examples": [
          "The distant cloud of dust in the valley announced the approach of a car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cloud is also something which causes sadness or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] After the diagnosis of cancer, she lived under a cloud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill with clouds or with something that looks like a cloud:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Smoke clouded the sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something clouds a situation or feeling, it makes it less clear:",
        "examples": [
          "The fact that Jack was an old friend clouded her judgment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clouded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something transparent clouds, or if something clouds it, it becomes difficult to see through.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone confused, or make something more difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "cloud someone's memory When it came to explaining the lipstick on his collar, he found that drink had clouded (= confused) his memory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clouds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a grey or white mass in the sky, made up of very small floating drops of water:",
        "examples": [
          "rain cloud Do you think those are rain clouds on the horizon?",
          "The sky was a perfect blue - not a cloud in sight.",
          "Dark clouds massed on the horizon.",
          "UK There was so much cloud, we couldn't see anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of something such as dust or smoke that looks like a cloud:",
        "examples": [
          "cloud of On the eastern horizon, a huge cloud of smoke from burning oil tanks stretched across the sky.",
          "The initial cloud of tear gas had hardly cleared before shots were fired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer network where files and programs can be stored, especially the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "All the photographs are kept on the cloud rather than on hard drives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something transparent clouds, or if something clouds it, it becomes difficult to see through.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone confused, or make something more difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "cloud someone's memory When it came to explaining the lipstick on his collar, he found that drink had clouded (= confused) his memory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a white or gray mass of very small drops of water or ice that float in the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Those dark clouds look like we’re going to get some rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cloud is also a mass of something, such as dust or smoke, that moves together:",
        "examples": [
          "The distant cloud of dust in the valley announced the approach of a car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cloud is also something which causes sadness or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] After the diagnosis of cancer, she lived under a cloud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill with clouds or with something that looks like a cloud:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Smoke clouded the sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something clouds a situation or feeling, it makes it less clear:",
        "examples": [
          "The fact that Jack was an old friend clouded her judgment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cloudy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with clouds:",
        "examples": [
          "a cloudy sky/day",
          "Scotland will be cloudy with wintry showers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not transparent:",
        "examples": [
          "The beer was cloudy and dark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of clouds:",
        "examples": [
          "a cloudy day"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with the hand or with a heavy object:",
        "examples": [
          "Quigley clouted me smartly across the side of the head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you clout a ball, such as in cricket or baseball, you hit it hard:",
        "examples": [
          "He effortlessly clouts the ball over the advertising boards and into the stands.",
          "He clouted 32 off 11 successive balls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "power and influence over other people or events:",
        "examples": [
          "have political clout The King may have privilege, but he has no real political clout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of hitting someone or something with your hand or with a heavy object:",
        "examples": [
          "give something a clout If the photocopier stops working, just give it a clout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of hitting a ball hard:",
        "examples": [
          "He gives the ball an almighty clout.",
          "He showcased his raw power by launching a 463-foot clout that came off the bat at 112 mph."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "power and influence over other people or events:",
        "examples": [
          "The small firms banded together so they would have more clout in Washington."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone heavily with the hand or an object",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small plant with three round leaves on each stem, often fed to cows",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small plant with three round, green leaves that are joined together",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clovers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small plant with three round leaves on each stem, often fed to cows",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small plant with three round, green leaves that are joined together",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an entertainer who wears funny clothes, has a painted face, and makes people laugh by performing tricks and behaving in a silly way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who behaves in a silly way, often intentionally",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act stupidly, often to make other people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "clown around Left alone, the class threw books, pulled faces, and generally clowned around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an entertainer who wears silly clothes and makes people laugh by performing tricks without speech",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A clown is also someone who behaves in a foolish or stupid way:",
        "examples": [
          "The people running this school are a bunch of clowns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act silly:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop clowning around and get serious!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clowning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act stupidly, often to make other people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "clown around Left alone, the class threw books, pulled faces, and generally clowned around."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clowns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an entertainer who wears funny clothes, has a painted face, and makes people laugh by performing tricks and behaving in a silly way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who behaves in a silly way, often intentionally",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act stupidly, often to make other people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "clown around Left alone, the class threw books, pulled faces, and generally clowned around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an entertainer who wears silly clothes and makes people laugh by performing tricks without speech",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A clown is also someone who behaves in a foolish or stupid way:",
        "examples": [
          "The people running this school are a bunch of clowns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act silly:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop clowning around and get serious!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "club": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organization of people with a common purpose or interest, who meet regularly and take part in shared activities:",
        "examples": [
          "join a club I've just joined the local golf/squash/tennis club.",
          "club member Visitors must be accompanied by club members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building in which a club meets:",
        "examples": [
          "We played tennis and then had lunch at the club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a private social organization that offers its members, who often have a common interest, do similar work, have been to the same university, etc., somewhere to meet, eat, and sometimes a place to stay; the building where an organization like this is based:",
        "examples": [
          "The Garrick is one of a handful of London clubs that do not admit women as members.",
          "a gentlemen's/members' club",
          "He had afternoon tea at his club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sports team:",
        "examples": [
          "They were mainly supporters of London clubs such as Tottenham, West Ham, and Chelsea.",
          "The club has a lot of good hockey players.",
          "People in the survey were asked to name their favourite club outside their home .",
          "Stockport County Football Club"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place that people go to in order to dance and drink in the evening:",
        "examples": [
          "I went to that new club that's just opened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin stick used in golf to hit the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "golf club a set of golf clubs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy stick used as a weapon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the four suits in playing cards, represented by a symbol with three round leaves:",
        "examples": [
          "of clubs the three/King of clubs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a playing card from the suit of clubs:",
        "examples": [
          "Now you have to play a club if you have one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to beat a person, an animal, or an object, usually repeatedly, with a heavy stick or object:",
        "examples": [
          "He was clubbed over the head.",
          "be clubbed to death The alligators are then clubbed to death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization of people with a common purpose or interest who meet regularly and share activities:",
        "examples": [
          "My book club meets the first Tuesday of every month to discuss a new book we’ve all read."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A club is also a team:",
        "examples": [
          "a major league baseball club"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin stick with a wide part at the bottom, used to hit the ball in the game of golf",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy stick used as a weapon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone with a heavy stick:",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization of people with the same purpose or interest, who meet regularly and take part in shared activities:",
        "examples": [
          "belong to/join a club Many of the business leaders in town belong to the local Rotary Club.",
          "a health/fitness club Exercise doesn't have to mean buying fancy equipment or joining an expensive health club.",
          "a sports/cricket/sailing club",
          "a club member/chairman/meeting"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clubbed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clubbing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go out dancing in clubs:",
        "examples": [
          "Roz and I went clubbing last weekend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clubhouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building where members of a club meet and have social events:",
        "examples": [
          "They built a clubhouse on land gifted by a member.",
          "The community has a large and spacious clubhouse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or building where a sports team meets, trains, prepares for games, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Major League baseball teams are required to have the clubhouse open several hours before the game starts.",
          "The 20,000-square-foot clubhouse contains lockers, two classrooms, a weightlifting room, a training room, a cafeteria, and a library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building on a golf course where players start and end their games:",
        "examples": [
          "Portraits of the two men are a striking feature of the golf clubhouse.",
          "After a round of golf, they chat with friends at the clubhouse bar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clubs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the four suits in playing cards, represented by a symbol with three round leaves:",
        "examples": [
          "of clubs the three/King of clubs",
          "I knew I would win the round because I had the ace of clubs.",
          "Diamonds are trumps, so even a two beats your king of clubs.",
          "In this round, clubs are trumps.",
          "Sort the pack into diamonds, hearts, spades, and clubs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the four suits (= groups) of playing cards, the symbol for which is a black sign with three circular parts and a stem",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cluck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make the low, interrupted noise that a chicken makes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express disapproval or other emotion by making a short, sharp sound with your tongue:",
        "examples": [
          "cluck in to cluck in disapproval/amazement",
          "She shakes her head, smiles, and clucks her tongue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express an unnecessary amount of sympathy, worry, or approval towards someone:",
        "examples": [
          "cluck over The attendants clucked and fussed over passengers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sound like a chicken",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clucking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the low, interrupted noise that a chicken makes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express disapproval or other emotion by making a short, sharp sound with your tongue:",
        "examples": [
          "cluck in to cluck in disapproval/amazement",
          "She shakes her head, smiles, and clucks her tongue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express an unnecessary amount of sympathy, worry, or approval towards someone:",
        "examples": [
          "cluck over The attendants clucked and fussed over passengers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clucks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make the low, interrupted noise that a chicken makes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express disapproval or other emotion by making a short, sharp sound with your tongue:",
        "examples": [
          "cluck in to cluck in disapproval/amazement",
          "She shakes her head, smiles, and clucks her tongue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express an unnecessary amount of sympathy, worry, or approval towards someone:",
        "examples": [
          "cluck over The attendants clucked and fussed over passengers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sound like a chicken",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sign or some information that helps you to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery:",
        "examples": [
          "look for a clue Police are still looking for clues in their search for the missing girl.",
          "give someone a clue I'm never going to guess the answer if you don't give me a clue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write or create clues for something such as a crossword (= a game in which you have to write words in a pattern of black and white squares) or other game:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got a crossword grid almost ready to post online — I just have to finish cluing it.",
          "This game doesn't have a very interesting story, it's not obvious what to do, and the puzzles in it are very badly clued."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone information that helps them understand something:",
        "examples": [
          "The character disguises her identity, cluing us about the movie's fascination with deception.",
          "clue someone that There was nothing to clue the staff that this guy should not have been in the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information that helps you to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery:",
        "examples": [
          "For five months, Russell remained a fugitive, leaving no clues as to his whereabouts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clueless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having no knowledge of something, or of things in general:",
        "examples": [
          "clueless about Most people are completely clueless about tide directions and weather conditions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sign or some information that helps you to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery:",
        "examples": [
          "look for a clue Police are still looking for clues in their search for the missing girl.",
          "give someone a clue I'm never going to guess the answer if you don't give me a clue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write or create clues for something such as a crossword (= a game in which you have to write words in a pattern of black and white squares) or other game:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got a crossword grid almost ready to post online — I just have to finish cluing it.",
          "This game doesn't have a very interesting story, it's not obvious what to do, and the puzzles in it are very badly clued."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone information that helps them understand something:",
        "examples": [
          "The character disguises her identity, cluing us about the movie's fascination with deception.",
          "clue someone that There was nothing to clue the staff that this guy should not have been in the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information that helps you to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery:",
        "examples": [
          "For five months, Russell remained a fugitive, leaving no clues as to his whereabouts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clumsy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A clumsy person often has accidents because they do not behave in a careful, controlled way:",
        "examples": [
          "That's the third glass you've smashed this week - you're so clumsy!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "awkward in movement or manner:",
        "examples": [
          "The first mobile phones were heavy and clumsy to use, but nowadays they are much easier to handle.",
          "He gave a clumsy bow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not skilful in the way you deal with or express something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her clumsy handling of the situation only made it worse.",
          "My attempts to apologize were very clumsy.",
          "Some of the wording of the statement was a bit clumsy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "awkward in movement or manner:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m so clumsy – I keep dropping things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Clumsy also means done in an awkward or embarrassing way:",
        "examples": [
          "He subsequently wrote a letter to the magazine in an admittedly clumsy try at explaining his viewpoint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is clumsy is too big or complicated to be dealt with easily:",
        "examples": [
          "She would be at the mercy of a clumsy bureaucracy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clung": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of cling",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "clunk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a deep low sound made by two heavy objects hitting each other:",
        "examples": [
          "He shut the van door with a clunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound of heavy objects hitting together, or to cause this sound to be made:",
        "examples": [
          "She emptied the change out of her purse and clunked it into her piggy bank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clunking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a deep low sound made by two heavy objects hitting each other:",
        "examples": [
          "He shut the van door with a clunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound of heavy objects hitting together, or to cause this sound to be made:",
        "examples": [
          "She emptied the change out of her purse and clunked it into her piggy bank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clunks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a deep low sound made by two heavy objects hitting each other:",
        "examples": [
          "He shut the van door with a clunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound of heavy objects hitting together, or to cause this sound to be made:",
        "examples": [
          "She emptied the change out of her purse and clunked it into her piggy bank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cluster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of similar things that are close together, sometimes surrounding something:",
        "examples": [
          "cluster of Have a look at the cluster of galaxies in this photograph.",
          "There was a cluster of fans around him, asking for autographs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of two or more consonant sounds that are pronounced together with no vowel sound between them:",
        "examples": [
          "The /str/ at the beginning of \"stray\" is a cluster.",
          "consonant cluster The word \"glimpsed\" ends with the consonant cluster /mpst/."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a group of similar things or people) to form a group, sometimes by surrounding something or someone, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "cluster around People clustered around the noticeboard to read the exam results.",
          "cluster together The hens cluster together at the sight of strangers, going quiet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form or gather together:",
        "examples": [
          "All his grandchildren clustered around him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of similar things growing or held together, or a group of people or things that are close together:",
        "examples": [
          "dense clusters of delicate pink blossoms",
          "This section of town has a large cluster of fast-food restaurants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of similar things that are close together in a small area:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a cluster of hi-tech businesses in the city's industrial park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of similar events that happen within a small area or among a small group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The study will look at an apparent cancer cluster among workers at the factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of computers connected together to work as one larger computer and to improve their performance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen a lot in the same small area or in the same way:",
        "examples": [
          "Most young firms tend to cluster in the finance, IT, telecoms, and retail industries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stand or be positioned close together in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "People clustered around the noticeboard to read the announcement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clusters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of similar things that are close together, sometimes surrounding something:",
        "examples": [
          "cluster of Have a look at the cluster of galaxies in this photograph.",
          "There was a cluster of fans around him, asking for autographs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of two or more consonant sounds that are pronounced together with no vowel sound between them:",
        "examples": [
          "The /str/ at the beginning of \"stray\" is a cluster.",
          "consonant cluster The word \"glimpsed\" ends with the consonant cluster /mpst/."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a group of similar things or people) to form a group, sometimes by surrounding something or someone, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "cluster around People clustered around the noticeboard to read the exam results.",
          "cluster together The hens cluster together at the sight of strangers, going quiet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form or gather together:",
        "examples": [
          "All his grandchildren clustered around him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of similar things growing or held together, or a group of people or things that are close together:",
        "examples": [
          "dense clusters of delicate pink blossoms",
          "This section of town has a large cluster of fast-food restaurants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of similar things that are close together in a small area:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a cluster of hi-tech businesses in the city's industrial park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of similar events that happen within a small area or among a small group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The study will look at an apparent cancer cluster among workers at the factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of computers connected together to work as one larger computer and to improve their performance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen a lot in the same small area or in the same way:",
        "examples": [
          "Most young firms tend to cluster in the finance, IT, telecoms, and retail industries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stand or be positioned close together in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "People clustered around the noticeboard to read the announcement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clutch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take or try to take hold of something or someone tightly, usually in fear, worry, or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "clutch onto Silent and pale, she clutched onto her mother's hand.",
          "clutch something to something Clutching the money to his chest, he hurried to the bank.",
          "He collapsed, clutching his stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that allows turning movement to be sent from one part of a machine to another:",
        "examples": [
          "clutch slips I've booked the car into the garage because the clutch is slipping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pedal or handle in a vehicle that is used to operate the engine's clutch:",
        "examples": [
          "push the clutch in Push the clutch in, put the car into gear, rev the engine, and then gently let the clutch out.",
          "let the clutch out Push the clutch in, put the car into gear, rev the engine, and then gently let the clutch out.",
          "pop the clutch Try pushing the vehicle and popping the clutch (= releasing it suddenly and completely) if it will not start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of eggs produced by the same bird, especially in a nest",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "clutch of a fresh clutch of students"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the control of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "be in the clutches of He is in the clutches of that woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult and important situation that needs a lot of skill to deal with successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "in the clutch \"This team was able to perform in the clutch every time,\" he said.",
          "clutch situation He remained cool under pressure and made accurate throws in clutch situations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very useful or helpful, especially in a difficult or important situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I hoped that my beginner's luck would come in clutch.",
          "She learns that even though families might not be perfect, they sometimes come in clutch to save the day.",
          "These maths posters will help your child with their homework, and come in clutch for parents who need a little maths refresher too."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to do something when it is especially difficult or especially needed:",
        "examples": [
          "Moose, always reliable under pressure, was an amazing clutch hitter.",
          "clutch performer He developed the reputation for being the big winner, the clutch performer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done successfully when this is especially difficult or especially important:",
        "examples": [
          "It was his leadership and clutch play that made him special.",
          "The team managed only three hits after falling behind, but came up with the clutch hit when it needed it the most."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something is extremely good or useful, or exactly what is needed in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I found five dollars in my pocket. That was so damn clutch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold or try to hold something tightly, often because of a state of fear or anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The preschooler clutched his mother tightly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device in a car or other vehicle that you press with your foot in order to change gears (= set of wheels that control power)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of eggs or young animals hatched from eggs:",
        "examples": [
          "several clutches of the infant sea turtles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A clutch is also a group of people, animals, or things:",
        "examples": [
          "The herders tend to small clutches of cattle and llamas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small bag with no handle or strap, used esp. by women for carrying small personal items",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to do something when it is especially needed:",
        "examples": [
          "Moose, always reliable under pressure, was a tremendous clutch hitter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clutches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the control of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "be in the clutches of He is in the clutches of that woman.",
          "fall into the clutches of He has fallen into the clutches of that woman.",
          "The director had a good story to work with, but fell into the clutches of the worst sort of melodrama.",
          "Our country is in the clutches of hard-nosed executives who want everything to be about money.",
          "She was desperate to rescue her son from the clutches of this evil temptress.",
          "We were impressed by the league's ability to keep American players out of the clutches of foreign clubs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hold on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The family dog saved their daughter from the icy clutches of the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Clutches can also mean control or power over someone, esp. harmful control or power:",
        "examples": [
          "They are not beyond the clutches of the courts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clutching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or try to take hold of something or someone tightly, usually in fear, worry, or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "clutch onto Silent and pale, she clutched onto her mother's hand.",
          "clutch something to something Clutching the money to his chest, he hurried to the bank.",
          "He collapsed, clutching his stomach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "clutter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a lot of objects in) a state of being untidy:",
        "examples": [
          "Sorry about the clutter in the kitchen.",
          "My desk is covered in/full of clutter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill something in an untidy or badly organized way:",
        "examples": [
          "clutter something with something The kids always clutter the hall with school bags and coats and stuff.",
          "be cluttered with Every shelf is cluttered with ornaments.",
          "clutter sth up figurative I try not to clutter up my mind with useless information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition of disorder, or a lot of objects that are in a state of disorder:",
        "examples": [
          "The basement work area is filled with creative clutter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of confusing information:",
        "examples": [
          "We want our message to stand out among the clutter of advertising."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "co": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "together; with:",
        "examples": [
          "co-ownership",
          "a co-writer/co-author",
          "Appalling poverty and great wealth coexist in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for company (= business):",
        "examples": [
          "Peters, Stynes & Co."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Co. Durham",
          "Nassau Co."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Commanding Officer: a person in charge of a military unit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Colorado: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "together; with:",
        "examples": [
          "co-author",
          "co-founder",
          "They were named co-winners of the player of the week award."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for company :",
        "examples": [
          "Doubleday & Co., publishers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "together, or with someone else; used to form verbs:",
        "examples": [
          "co-direct/co-found/co-manage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "along with someone else; used to form nouns:",
        "examples": [
          "co-chairman/co-director/co-manager",
          "co-ownership"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Ford Motor Co.",
          "Tiffany & Co."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to teach people to improve at a sport, skill, or school subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis/maths coach"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to train and organize a sports team:",
        "examples": [
          "head coach Gus Poyet was appointed as head coach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long motor vehicle with comfortable seats, used to take groups of people on journeys:",
        "examples": [
          "by coach We're going to the airport by coach.",
          "a coach trip"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old-fashioned carriage pulled by horses, now used mainly in official or royal ceremonies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the separate parts of a train in which the passengers sit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give special classes in sports or a school subject, especially privately, to one person or a small group:",
        "examples": [
          "coach someone in something She coaches students in French, usually for exams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to train and organize a sports team:",
        "examples": [
          "He coached the Blue Devils during their last championship season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone what they should say in a particular situation and help them to practise saying it:",
        "examples": [
          "A criminal defence lawyer alleged that the officer coached a witness to lie.",
          "Applicants who have been coached might be able to fool the admissions process.",
          "Her interview style seemed so effortless I wondered if she had been coached by media experts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cheapest type of seats on a plane or train:",
        "examples": [
          "fly coach Even the company's director flies coach most of the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in sports) a person who is responsible for managing and training a person or a team:",
        "examples": [
          "a basketball coach"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A coach is also an expert who trains someone learning or improving a skill, esp. one related to performing:",
        "examples": [
          "an acting coach"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the less expensive sections of an aircraft that most people sit in:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We were in coach on the flight to Seattle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A coach is also one of the separate parts of a train.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A coach is also a kind of old-fashioned vehicle pulled by one or more horses.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br A coach is a bus.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for managing and training a person or a team:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] He coached the Giants until 1997."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to provide training for people or to help prepare them for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has hired a coach to improve our English."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide training or help prepare someone for something:",
        "examples": [
          "He offered to coach me for my interview.",
          "coach sb in sth We were coached in the best ways to improve our sales figures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cheapest type of seats on a plane or train:",
        "examples": [
          "in coach The airline was one of the first to stop serving complimentary meals in coach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coached": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give special classes in sports or a school subject, especially privately, to one person or a small group:",
        "examples": [
          "coach someone in something She coaches students in French, usually for exams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to train and organize a sports team:",
        "examples": [
          "He coached the Blue Devils during their last championship season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone what they should say in a particular situation and help them to practise saying it:",
        "examples": [
          "A criminal defence lawyer alleged that the officer coached a witness to lie.",
          "Applicants who have been coached might be able to fool the admissions process.",
          "Her interview style seemed so effortless I wondered if she had been coached by media experts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coaches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to teach people to improve at a sport, skill, or school subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis/maths coach"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to train and organize a sports team:",
        "examples": [
          "head coach Gus Poyet was appointed as head coach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long motor vehicle with comfortable seats, used to take groups of people on journeys:",
        "examples": [
          "by coach We're going to the airport by coach.",
          "a coach trip"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old-fashioned carriage pulled by horses, now used mainly in official or royal ceremonies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the separate parts of a train in which the passengers sit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give special classes in sports or a school subject, especially privately, to one person or a small group:",
        "examples": [
          "coach someone in something She coaches students in French, usually for exams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to train and organize a sports team:",
        "examples": [
          "He coached the Blue Devils during their last championship season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone what they should say in a particular situation and help them to practise saying it:",
        "examples": [
          "A criminal defence lawyer alleged that the officer coached a witness to lie.",
          "Applicants who have been coached might be able to fool the admissions process.",
          "Her interview style seemed so effortless I wondered if she had been coached by media experts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cheapest type of seats on a plane or train:",
        "examples": [
          "fly coach Even the company's director flies coach most of the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in sports) a person who is responsible for managing and training a person or a team:",
        "examples": [
          "a basketball coach"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A coach is also an expert who trains someone learning or improving a skill, esp. one related to performing:",
        "examples": [
          "an acting coach"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the less expensive sections of an aircraft that most people sit in:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We were in coach on the flight to Seattle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A coach is also one of the separate parts of a train.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A coach is also a kind of old-fashioned vehicle pulled by one or more horses.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br A coach is a bus.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for managing and training a person or a team:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] He coached the Giants until 1997."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to provide training for people or to help prepare them for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has hired a coach to improve our English."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide training or help prepare someone for something:",
        "examples": [
          "He offered to coach me for my interview.",
          "coach sb in sth We were coached in the best ways to improve our sales figures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cheapest type of seats on a plane or train:",
        "examples": [
          "in coach The airline was one of the first to stop serving complimentary meals in coach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coaching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving special classes in sports, a school subject, or a work-related activity, especially to one person or a small group:",
        "examples": [
          "You're very behind in your English - why don't you get some extra coaching?",
          "The company provides internet-based coaching for teachers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of training and organizing a sports team:",
        "examples": [
          "Many former football players go into coaching at the end of their playing careers.",
          "We wanted Bill to return for next season, but completely understand his decision to retire from coaching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involved in or relating to training and organizing a sports team:",
        "examples": [
          "Price has impressed the new coaching staff with his attitude.",
          "He has every available coaching qualification."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involved in or related to giving special classes in sports, a school subject, or a work-related activity, especially to one person or a small group:",
        "examples": [
          "Many club coaches are available for private coaching sessions.",
          "He is happy to sit through a day-long coaching seminar if it might improve him as a manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job or activity of providing training for people or helping to prepare them for something:",
        "examples": [
          "All our employees have access to expert coaching.",
          "His firm provides seminars and one-on-one coaching sessions throughout the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard, black substance that is dug from the earth in pieces, and can be burned to produce heat or power, or a single piece of this:",
        "examples": [
          "mine coal How much coal was mined here?",
          "a burning/red hot coal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard, black substance that is dug from the earth in lumps and used as a fuel, or a single piece of this substance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Some of those schools still use coal for their heating."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coalesce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If two or more things coalesce, they come or grow together to form one thing or system.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine into a single group or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The theory is that galaxies coalesced from smaller groupings of stars."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coalition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the joining together of different political parties or groups for a particular purpose, usually for a limited time, or a government that is formed in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Government by coalition has its own peculiar set of problems.",
          "form a coalition By forming a coalition, the rebels and the opposition parties defeated the government.",
          "a coalition government",
          "The coalition immediately decided to cut capital spending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group formed of different organizations or people who agree to act together, usually temporarily, to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "a governing coalition",
          "the National Coalition on Black Voter Participation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of two or more political parties working together to win an election or govern an area:",
        "examples": [
          "form/build/assemble a coalition With no party having gained overall control in the election, the two largest parties hope to form a coalition.",
          "enter into/join a coalition",
          "a coalition government"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or organizations working together to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "A coalition of environmental groups is working on a plan to reduce pollution in the city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard, black substance that is dug from the earth in pieces, and can be burned to produce heat or power, or a single piece of this:",
        "examples": [
          "mine coal How much coal was mined here?",
          "a burning/red hot coal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard, black substance that is dug from the earth in lumps and used as a fuel, or a single piece of this substance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Some of those schools still use coal for their heating."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coarse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "rough and not smooth or soft, or not in very small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "coarse sand/breadcrumbs",
          "coarse-grained Linen is a coarse-grained fabric."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude and offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "a coarse joke",
          "coarse language"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rough and not smooth or soft:",
        "examples": [
          "coarse hair",
          "coarse linen shirts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude or offensive in manner or speech:",
        "examples": [
          "Now and then coarse laughter broke out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the land next to or close to the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "on the coast Rimini is a thriving resort on the east coast of Italy.",
          "off the coast The accident happened three miles off the coast (= in the sea three miles from land).",
          "by the coast We spent a week by the coast (= by the sea)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from one side of the country to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "We travelled across America coast to coast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in every part of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "The visiting politician received coast-to-coast media attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as basketball, from one side of the playing area to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "He went coast-to-coast to beat them at the buzzer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward in a vehicle without using the engine, usually down a hill:",
        "examples": [
          "At the top of the hill I switched off the engine and we just coasted down the other side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move down a hill or slope without making any effort :",
        "examples": [
          "They bought a sled for coasting down the snowy slopes.",
          "He watched the racers coasting down a hill as a boy in the 1960s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to progress or succeed without any effort or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "While I struggled, my sister coasted through school with top grades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the land next to or close to the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "We lived on the southeast coast of Florida."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a vehicle) to continue moving from its own forward force, without the addition of any power:",
        "examples": [
          "He coasted to a stop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To coast is also to advance without effort:",
        "examples": [
          "She coasted through her senior year of high school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the land next to or close to the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "The oil spill happened just off the Spanish coast.",
          "the east/west coast He grew up on the west coast, in California."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from one coast of a country or continent to the opposite coast:",
        "examples": [
          "We travelled across America coast to coast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in every part of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "Our products are sought after from coast to coast for their accuracy and reliability."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coastal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "positioned on, or relating to the coast:",
        "examples": [
          "a coastal town"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near the coast:",
        "examples": [
          "coastal waters",
          "coastal communities"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coaster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of wood, plastic, or other material that you put a glass or cup on to protect a surface from heat or liquid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ship that sails between ports along a coast",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, flat piece of material, often decorative, that you put a glass or cup on in order to protect the surface of furniture",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ship which sails between ports along a coast",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "coasters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of wood, plastic, or other material that you put a glass or cup on to protect a surface from heat or liquid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ship that sails between ports along a coast",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, flat piece of material, often decorative, that you put a glass or cup on in order to protect the surface of furniture",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ship which sails between ports along a coast",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "coastline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the particular shape of the coast, especially as seen from above, from the sea, or on a map",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shape of the land next to the sea, esp. when seen from the air or as shown on a map",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "coat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an outer piece of clothing with sleeves that is worn over other clothes, usually for warmth:",
        "examples": [
          "Do your coat up, Joe, or you'll freeze.",
          "coat hook We need a coat hook on the back of this door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a combining form:",
        "examples": [
          "an overcoat",
          "a raincoat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hair, wool, or fur covering an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "a thick/glossy/matted coat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a layer of a substance, especially paint, that covers something:",
        "examples": [
          "give something a coat of something I'll give the walls a quick coat of paint.",
          "two coats of varnish"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something with a layer of a particular substance:",
        "examples": [
          "coat something in something When the biscuits are cool, coat them in melted chocolate.",
          "coat something with something Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit your pan, and then coat it with oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various types of outer clothing that are worn over other clothes, usually open in the front, and are often used for warmth:",
        "examples": [
          "She put on her heavy winter coat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you say a man is wearing a coat and tie, the coat is a jacket or part of a suit.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Coat is often used as a combining form:",
        "examples": [
          "a raincoat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the natural hair, wool, or fur of an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog’s coat is shiny and clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a layer of a substance:",
        "examples": [
          "There were about six coats of paint over the brick."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thickly covered:",
        "examples": [
          "coated in Your trousers are coated in mud!",
          "coated with Wood burning stoves will quickly become coated with residue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your tongue is coated, it is covered with a layer of a greyish-white substance, often because you are ill.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "with a covering of the stated substance:",
        "examples": [
          "sugar-coated sugar-coated almonds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal) with a coat (= hair, wool, or fur) of the stated type:",
        "examples": [
          "a smooth-coated dog"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a layer of a particular substance that covers a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "a thick coating of chocolate",
          "The goggles have a laser-protection coating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a coat :",
        "examples": [
          "Use a baking pan with a nonstick coating."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an outer piece of clothing with sleeves that is worn over other clothes, usually for warmth:",
        "examples": [
          "Do your coat up, Joe, or you'll freeze.",
          "coat hook We need a coat hook on the back of this door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a combining form:",
        "examples": [
          "an overcoat",
          "a raincoat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hair, wool, or fur covering an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "a thick/glossy/matted coat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a layer of a substance, especially paint, that covers something:",
        "examples": [
          "give something a coat of something I'll give the walls a quick coat of paint.",
          "two coats of varnish"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something with a layer of a particular substance:",
        "examples": [
          "coat something in something When the biscuits are cool, coat them in melted chocolate.",
          "coat something with something Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit your pan, and then coat it with oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various types of outer clothing that are worn over other clothes, usually open in the front, and are often used for warmth:",
        "examples": [
          "She put on her heavy winter coat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you say a man is wearing a coat and tie, the coat is a jacket or part of a suit.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Coat is often used as a combining form:",
        "examples": [
          "a raincoat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the natural hair, wool, or fur of an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog’s coat is shiny and clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a layer of a substance:",
        "examples": [
          "There were about six coats of paint over the brick."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coax": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone gently to do something or go somewhere, by being kind and patient, or by appearing to be:",
        "examples": [
          "coax someone into doing something Perhaps you could coax your father into taking you to the station.",
          "coax someone to do something I coaxed her to eat a little bit.",
          "A mother was coaxing her reluctant child into the water.",
          "a coaxing voice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage to get something to do something, or something to happen, by being very patient and taking great care:",
        "examples": [
          "be coaxed to Stem cells are coaxed to grow into a variety of cells that can be injected into patients.",
          "She coaxed the plane in for the landing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade someone to do something by gently asking or patiently encouraging the person:",
        "examples": [
          "He’ll talk if you coax him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cob": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hard cylinder-shaped part of the maize plant on which the yellow or white grain grows:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut the corn kernels from the cob."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong horse with short legs:",
        "examples": [
          "One of my early memories is riding a cob called Rufus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male swan:",
        "examples": [
          "A cob will attack anything that threatens his pen and their cygnets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small round loaf of bread:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought some butter and a crusty cob."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for close of business: the end of the working day or the business day:",
        "examples": [
          "by COB I need to get this back to her by COB on Monday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cobble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rounded stone used on the surface of an old-fashioned road:",
        "examples": [
          "The cart rumbled over the cobbles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cobbler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who repairs shoes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dish cooked in the oven that consists of cooked food, usually fruit, with a thick bread-like mixture on top:",
        "examples": [
          "For dessert there was peach cobbler."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nonsense or lies:",
        "examples": [
          "a load of old cobblers What a load of old cobblers!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cobra": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous snake from Africa and southern Asia that makes itself look bigger and more threatening by spreading the skin at the back of its head",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Cabinet Office Briefing Rooms: a meeting room or rooms where an emergency committee (= official group) of the British government meets for urgent discussions, or the committee itself:",
        "examples": [
          "He held talks with security chiefs in the Parliament's emergency briefing room, COBRA, about whether to close the subway network.",
          "COBRA committee Chairing the emergency Cobra committee, the Health Secretary said: \"It's crucial we prepare for things getting worse.\"",
          "COBRA meeting Ministers broke off their holidays to hold an emergency Cobra meeting to discuss the outbreak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous snake from Africa or southern Asia that can make itself look bigger by spreading the skin at the back of its head",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cobras": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous snake from Africa and southern Asia that makes itself look bigger and more threatening by spreading the skin at the back of its head",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Cabinet Office Briefing Rooms: a meeting room or rooms where an emergency committee (= official group) of the British government meets for urgent discussions, or the committee itself:",
        "examples": [
          "He held talks with security chiefs in the Parliament's emergency briefing room, COBRA, about whether to close the subway network.",
          "COBRA committee Chairing the emergency Cobra committee, the Health Secretary said: \"It's crucial we prepare for things getting worse.\"",
          "COBRA meeting Ministers broke off their holidays to hold an emergency Cobra meeting to discuss the outbreak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous snake from Africa or southern Asia that can make itself look bigger by spreading the skin at the back of its head",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cobwebs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a structure like a net of sticky silk threads made by a spider for catching insects",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure of thin, sticky threads made by a spider (= small creature with eight legs), esp. when the threads are covered with dust:",
        "examples": [
          "Cobwebs hung down from the rafters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coca": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a South American evergreen bush or small tree (= one that never loses its leaves), from which cocaine (= a drug used in medicine and illegally) is obtained:",
        "examples": [
          "Coca leaf is still used today in South America to relieve hunger, fatigue, and cold.",
          "Coca bushes can be harvested six months after seedlings are planted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cocaine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug used in medicine to prevent pain and also used illegally, often in the form of a white powder that is breathed in through the nose",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an adult male chicken:",
        "examples": [
          "cock crows The cock started to crow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with the name of a bird to refer to the adult male of that type:",
        "examples": [
          "a cock robin",
          "a cock pheasant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a penis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly form of address, used especially by a man talking to another man:",
        "examples": [
          "Wotcher, cock! How's things?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a part of your body upwards or in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "cock your head He cocked his head on one side with a slight frown.",
          "cock a leg The dog cocked its leg (= urinated) against a tree.",
          "to cock an ear/eyebrow"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push the necessary piece of a gun up into position so that it is ready to fire:",
        "examples": [
          "He cocked his rifle and took aim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rooster (= an adult male chicken)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn a part of the body in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "He cocked his head to one side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare a gun so that it is ready for firing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cockamamie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stupid or silly:",
        "examples": [
          "cockamamie idea He had some cockamamie idea about turning waste paper into animal food.",
          "I've got plans, and I'm going to make them work while you mess about with this cockamamy idea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ridiculous or crazy:",
        "examples": [
          "He had some cockamamie idea for turning hay into food for people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cockatoo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an Australian bird with a decorative crest (= growth of feathers) on its head and a powerful beak",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cockatoos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an Australian bird with a decorative crest (= growth of feathers) on its head and a powerful beak",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cocked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with one side higher than the other; not straight:",
        "examples": [
          "A leprechaun is usually shown wearing a cocked hat and shoes with large buckles.",
          "His head was slightly cocked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cockfight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an activity, illegal in many countries, in which people watch as two cocks attack each other and bet on which one will win",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cocking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a part of your body upwards or in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "cock your head He cocked his head on one side with a slight frown.",
          "cock a leg The dog cocked its leg (= urinated) against a tree.",
          "to cock an ear/eyebrow"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push the necessary piece of a gun up into position so that it is ready to fire:",
        "examples": [
          "He cocked his rifle and took aim."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cockney": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the type of speech used by people from the East End of London:",
        "examples": [
          "You won't hear much real cockney spoken unless you go to the East End."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from the East End of London, who speaks cockney",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the type of speech used by people from the East End of London, or to a person from this area:",
        "examples": [
          "cockney accent Rose's cockney accent was so strong that Sally-Anne could hardly understand her.",
          "He was an East End boy familiar with cockney slang."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cockpit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the small closed space where the pilot sits in an aircraft, or where the driver sits in a racing car",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area on a boat where the person operating the controls sits or stands",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area where a cockfight is held (= an activity, illegal in many countries, in which people watch as two cocks (= adult male chickens) attack each other and bet money on which one will win)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the enclosed space where the pilot sits in an aircraft, or where the driver sits in a racing car",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cockroach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat, brown or black insect sometimes found in the home",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat brown or black insect sometimes found in a house",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cockroaches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat, brown or black insect sometimes found in the home",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat brown or black insect sometimes found in a house",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cocks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an adult male chicken:",
        "examples": [
          "cock crows The cock started to crow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with the name of a bird to refer to the adult male of that type:",
        "examples": [
          "a cock robin",
          "a cock pheasant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a penis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly form of address, used especially by a man talking to another man:",
        "examples": [
          "Wotcher, cock! How's things?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a part of your body upwards or in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "cock your head He cocked his head on one side with a slight frown.",
          "cock a leg The dog cocked its leg (= urinated) against a tree.",
          "to cock an ear/eyebrow"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push the necessary piece of a gun up into position so that it is ready to fire:",
        "examples": [
          "He cocked his rifle and took aim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rooster (= an adult male chicken)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn a part of the body in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "He cocked his head to one side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare a gun so that it is ready for firing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cocktail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing two or more drinks together:",
        "examples": [
          "sip a cocktail We were all in the bar sipping cocktails.",
          "a champagne cocktail"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of different things, often an unexpected, dangerous, or exciting one:",
        "examples": [
          "cocktail of The inquest heard that the guitarist died from a cocktail of drink and drugs.",
          "lethal cocktail Cars produce a lethal cocktail of gasses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cold dish, often eaten at the start of a meal, consisting of small pieces of food:",
        "examples": [
          "fruit cocktail",
          "a prawn/seafood cocktail"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink made by mixing two or more drinks together:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like a cocktail?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cocktail is also a mixture of different things:",
        "examples": [
          "The cocktail of drugs to treat TB is taken for six to nine months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small dish of particular foods sometimes eaten at the beginning of a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I’d like the shrimp cocktail, please."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cocktails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing two or more drinks together:",
        "examples": [
          "sip a cocktail We were all in the bar sipping cocktails.",
          "a champagne cocktail"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of different things, often an unexpected, dangerous, or exciting one:",
        "examples": [
          "cocktail of The inquest heard that the guitarist died from a cocktail of drink and drugs.",
          "lethal cocktail Cars produce a lethal cocktail of gasses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cold dish, often eaten at the start of a meal, consisting of small pieces of food:",
        "examples": [
          "fruit cocktail",
          "a prawn/seafood cocktail"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink made by mixing two or more drinks together:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like a cocktail?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cocktail is also a mixture of different things:",
        "examples": [
          "The cocktail of drugs to treat TB is taken for six to nine months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small dish of particular foods sometimes eaten at the beginning of a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I’d like the shrimp cocktail, please."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cocky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very confident, usually in a way that is slightly annoying:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's not get too cocky—things could still go wrong.",
          "When I got my first job I was just a cocky teenager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too confident:",
        "examples": [
          "Hugh is knowledgeable but not cocky."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cocoa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dark brown powder made from cocoa beans, used to make chocolate and add a chocolate flavour to food and drink",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet chocolate drink that is made with cocoa powder:",
        "examples": [
          "a nice hot mug of cocoa"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark brown powder made from the crushed beans of a tree, used to make chocolate and give the taste of chocolate to food and drink",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Cocoa is also a drink made from cocoa powder that is sweetened and mixed with hot water or milk.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "coconut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large fruit like a nut with a thick, hard, brown shell covered in fibre (= a mass of thread-like parts) and containing hard, white flesh that can be eaten and a clear liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "a coconut shell"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tall tropical tree on which coconuts grow:",
        "examples": [
          "coconut groves",
          "It's a classic Pacific island. There is white sand, and at the edge, coconut trees ring the whole island."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the white flesh of the coconut, often used in cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "You can also add coconut to the cookie mix if you like.",
          "grated/shredded coconut"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fibres from the outside of a coconut, used as a material:",
        "examples": [
          "These new boots are actually made from coconut and hemp.",
          "They use flooring materials such as coconut, sisal, and jute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large fruit with a hard, brown shell and firm, white, edible flesh, or the white flesh of this fruit, sometimes used in cooking",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "coconuts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large fruit like a nut with a thick, hard, brown shell covered in fibre (= a mass of thread-like parts) and containing hard, white flesh that can be eaten and a clear liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "a coconut shell"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tall tropical tree on which coconuts grow:",
        "examples": [
          "coconut groves",
          "It's a classic Pacific island. There is white sand, and at the edge, coconut trees ring the whole island."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the white flesh of the coconut, often used in cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "You can also add coconut to the cookie mix if you like.",
          "grated/shredded coconut"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fibres from the outside of a coconut, used as a material:",
        "examples": [
          "These new boots are actually made from coconut and hemp.",
          "They use flooring materials such as coconut, sisal, and jute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large fruit with a hard, brown shell and firm, white, edible flesh, or the white flesh of this fruit, sometimes used in cooking",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cocoon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the covering made of soft, smooth threads that surrounds and protects particular insects during the pupa stage as they develop into adult form",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a safe, quiet place:",
        "examples": [
          "the warm, safe cocoon of childhood"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something from pain or an unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "be cocooned from As a student, you're cocooned from the real world.",
          "be cocooned against Stuck in the house, cocooned against the cold outside, he learned the secrets of the place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the silky covering that encloses and protects caterpillars (= a type of insect) during a stage in their lives before they develop into adults",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. A cocoon is also a safe, quiet place:",
        "examples": [
          "the warm, safe cocoon of childhood"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cocoons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the covering made of soft, smooth threads that surrounds and protects particular insects during the pupa stage as they develop into adult form",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a safe, quiet place:",
        "examples": [
          "the warm, safe cocoon of childhood"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something from pain or an unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "be cocooned from As a student, you're cocooned from the real world.",
          "be cocooned against Stuck in the house, cocooned against the cold outside, he learned the secrets of the place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the silky covering that encloses and protects caterpillars (= a type of insect) during a stage in their lives before they develop into adults",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. A cocoon is also a safe, quiet place:",
        "examples": [
          "the warm, safe cocoon of childhood"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cod": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large sea fish that can be eaten, or the meat of this fish:",
        "examples": [
          "My son went out in the boat and caught a five-pound cod.",
          "Cod and chips, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Methods of payment include COD, invoice, credit card, online payment, offline payment.",
          "Cash on delivery or COD is a type of transaction in which payment for goods is made at the time of delivery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large sea fish that can be eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for cash/collect on delivery (= payment will be made when goods are delivered):",
        "examples": [
          "Can I have that shipped C.O.D.?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for cash on delivery or collect on delivery: used to mean that payment will be made when goods are delivered:",
        "examples": [
          "The goods will be shipped to you COD.",
          "a COD package"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coddling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook food, especially eggs, in water just below boiling temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "coddled eggs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something too much:",
        "examples": [
          "The steel industry is coddled by trade protection and massive subsidies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "code": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system of words, letters, or signs used to represent a message in secret form, or a system of numbers, letters, or signals used to represent something in a shorter or more convenient form:",
        "examples": [
          "in code The message was written in code.",
          "decipher a code She managed to decipher the code.",
          "crack a code The agencies fear they will be unable to crack (= succeed in understanding) the codes to eavesdrop on spies and criminals.",
          "break a code He spent his career breaking (= succeeding in understanding) codes.",
          "Each entry in this dictionary has a grammar code."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of rules that are accepted as general principles, or a set of written rules that say how people in a particular organization or country should behave:",
        "examples": [
          "code of conduct Clinics will be subject to a new code of conduct and stronger controls by local authorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of principles that are accepted and used by society or a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "a moral code",
          "a code of behaviour/ethics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a language used to program (= give instructions to) computers:",
        "examples": [
          "The children are learning to write code.",
          "The problem was fixed with about 150 lines of computer code."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement of genetic material in DNA (= the chemical that carries genetic information in cells):",
        "examples": [
          "Each person's genetic code is unique except in the case of identical twins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a language or dialect (= a form of a language that people speak in a particular part of a country):",
        "examples": [
          "People often switch codes depending on the conversational context.",
          "He was interested in the linguistic codes of people living on the margins of society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent a message in a system of letters, symbols, or signs, usually so that it can only be understood by the person who is meant to receive it:",
        "examples": [
          "The original signal is coded by the scrambler before transmission, and reconstituted into its original form by the receiver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write computer programs (= instructions) using a computer language:",
        "examples": [
          "My third grade daughter loves learning to code with MIT's amazing (and free) software.",
          "I have been learning to code programs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark something, for example with letters, numbers, a name, or a colour, so that you know what type of thing it is:",
        "examples": [
          "To avoid bias in the laboratory, the samples were coded with numbers rather than names of individuals.",
          "be coded as sth Each transaction was coded as a food or drink sale or designated as a tip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe or represent someone or something as having the qualities associated with a particular type of person or thing, so that they are understood to be that type of person or thing although this is not directly stated:",
        "examples": [
          "be coded as sb/sth A character might be coded as gay through the use of traits and stereotypes recognizable to the audience.",
          "Skirts and dresses are coded as feminine in our society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the genetic code (= the arrangement of genetic material) that produces a particular substance in the body or a particular characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "code for In tomato plants, there is a gene that codes for stem colour.",
          "A single amino acid may be coded for by more than one codon.",
          "ACC1 and ACC2 are coded by two different genes, so the researchers were able to isolate the enzymes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system for representing information with signs or symbols that are not ordinary language, or the signs or symbols themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Andrew writes computer code.",
          "[ C ] Callers punch in four-digit access codes for various topics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "genetic code",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "rules for the way people should behave, or a set of written rules or laws that tell people what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Faculty members are expected to follow the school’s honor code.",
          "Is there a dress code where you work?",
          "Fire codes prohibit locking classroom doors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent information in a way that is not ordinary language, as with special signs or symbols:",
        "examples": [
          "Many areas of the brain code and store information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set or system of numbers, letters, or signs which is known only to particular people and represents something that is secret:",
        "examples": [
          "access/security code You need an access code to get into the building.",
          "in code The message was written in code."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of words, letters, or signs which is used to represent something so that it is easy to know which thing or type of thing it is:",
        "examples": [
          "product/identification code The FDA Product Code describes a product or a group of products.",
          "We will give you a unique code to use when you make a booking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the letters, numbers, words, and symbols used for writing computer programs:",
        "examples": [
          "computer/digital code Java computer code",
          "write/generate/execute code"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of principles, or a set of rules which state how people in a particular organization, job, etc. should behave:",
        "examples": [
          "abide by/follow a code All our members follow a strict professional code.",
          "He has his own moral code for the way he does business.",
          "a code of behaviour/conduct"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of rules or laws:",
        "examples": [
          "the state's legal code",
          "Their aim is to work out a code to end sweatshops."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written, sent, or expressed in code (= a system of words, letters, or signs used to represent a message in secret form):",
        "examples": [
          "a coded message/warning",
          "They picked up coded messages on the radio about a planned attack.",
          "A coded warning had been given and police managed to clear the scene before the bomb detonated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressed without someone clearly saying what they really mean:",
        "examples": [
          "Her annoyance was revealed only through the occasional coded reference in a speech or statement.",
          "Some saw his call for reform as a coded challenge to the prime minister's leadership."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressed as a particular arrangement of genetic material in DNA (= the chemical that carries genetic information in cells):",
        "examples": [
          "Each gene holds coded instructions for assembling a particular protein.",
          "The unravelling of the billions of coded sequences in human DNA will revolutionize medicine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form adjectives describing something or someone that has the qualities associated with a particular type of thing or person, so that they are understood to be that type of thing or person although this is not directly stated:",
        "examples": [
          "They feel they have to reject everything that is feminine-coded, because society does not consider very feminine women to be capable of holding masculine-coded positions of power.",
          "Every high school movie main character seems to have a lesbian coded best friend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "codeine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug made from opium that is used to reduce pain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug which is used in medicine to block pain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "coder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who writes computer programs :",
        "examples": [
          "She became a coder for a large software developer in Seattle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives a code (= a system of numbers or letters to identify something) to a piece of information:",
        "examples": [
          "Medical coders submit information to insurance companies about the treatment patients have received."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who writes instructions for computer programs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "codes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system of words, letters, or signs used to represent a message in secret form, or a system of numbers, letters, or signals used to represent something in a shorter or more convenient form:",
        "examples": [
          "in code The message was written in code.",
          "decipher a code She managed to decipher the code.",
          "crack a code The agencies fear they will be unable to crack (= succeed in understanding) the codes to eavesdrop on spies and criminals.",
          "break a code He spent his career breaking (= succeeding in understanding) codes.",
          "Each entry in this dictionary has a grammar code."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of rules that are accepted as general principles, or a set of written rules that say how people in a particular organization or country should behave:",
        "examples": [
          "code of conduct Clinics will be subject to a new code of conduct and stronger controls by local authorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of principles that are accepted and used by society or a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "a moral code",
          "a code of behaviour/ethics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a language used to program (= give instructions to) computers:",
        "examples": [
          "The children are learning to write code.",
          "The problem was fixed with about 150 lines of computer code."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement of genetic material in DNA (= the chemical that carries genetic information in cells):",
        "examples": [
          "Each person's genetic code is unique except in the case of identical twins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a language or dialect (= a form of a language that people speak in a particular part of a country):",
        "examples": [
          "People often switch codes depending on the conversational context.",
          "He was interested in the linguistic codes of people living on the margins of society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent a message in a system of letters, symbols, or signs, usually so that it can only be understood by the person who is meant to receive it:",
        "examples": [
          "The original signal is coded by the scrambler before transmission, and reconstituted into its original form by the receiver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write computer programs (= instructions) using a computer language:",
        "examples": [
          "My third grade daughter loves learning to code with MIT's amazing (and free) software.",
          "I have been learning to code programs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark something, for example with letters, numbers, a name, or a colour, so that you know what type of thing it is:",
        "examples": [
          "To avoid bias in the laboratory, the samples were coded with numbers rather than names of individuals.",
          "be coded as sth Each transaction was coded as a food or drink sale or designated as a tip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe or represent someone or something as having the qualities associated with a particular type of person or thing, so that they are understood to be that type of person or thing although this is not directly stated:",
        "examples": [
          "be coded as sb/sth A character might be coded as gay through the use of traits and stereotypes recognizable to the audience.",
          "Skirts and dresses are coded as feminine in our society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the genetic code (= the arrangement of genetic material) that produces a particular substance in the body or a particular characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "code for In tomato plants, there is a gene that codes for stem colour.",
          "A single amino acid may be coded for by more than one codon.",
          "ACC1 and ACC2 are coded by two different genes, so the researchers were able to isolate the enzymes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system for representing information with signs or symbols that are not ordinary language, or the signs or symbols themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Andrew writes computer code.",
          "[ C ] Callers punch in four-digit access codes for various topics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "genetic code",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "rules for the way people should behave, or a set of written rules or laws that tell people what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Faculty members are expected to follow the school’s honor code.",
          "Is there a dress code where you work?",
          "Fire codes prohibit locking classroom doors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent information in a way that is not ordinary language, as with special signs or symbols:",
        "examples": [
          "Many areas of the brain code and store information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set or system of numbers, letters, or signs which is known only to particular people and represents something that is secret:",
        "examples": [
          "access/security code You need an access code to get into the building.",
          "in code The message was written in code."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of words, letters, or signs which is used to represent something so that it is easy to know which thing or type of thing it is:",
        "examples": [
          "product/identification code The FDA Product Code describes a product or a group of products.",
          "We will give you a unique code to use when you make a booking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the letters, numbers, words, and symbols used for writing computer programs:",
        "examples": [
          "computer/digital code Java computer code",
          "write/generate/execute code"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of principles, or a set of rules which state how people in a particular organization, job, etc. should behave:",
        "examples": [
          "abide by/follow a code All our members follow a strict professional code.",
          "He has his own moral code for the way he does business.",
          "a code of behaviour/conduct"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of rules or laws:",
        "examples": [
          "the state's legal code",
          "Their aim is to work out a code to end sweatshops."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "codfish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large sea fish that can be eaten, or the meat of this fish:",
        "examples": [
          "He ordered codfish and baby carrots.",
          "The company exports codfish, halibut, and herring.",
          "The pelican tried to catch a codfish."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "codger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an old man, especially one who is strange or humorous in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "old codger A couple of old codgers were sitting on the park bench, grumbling about the children.",
          "This music is very loud for codgers like us."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent a message in a system of letters, symbols, or signs, usually so that it can only be understood by the person who is meant to receive it:",
        "examples": [
          "The original signal is coded by the scrambler before transmission, and reconstituted into its original form by the receiver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write computer programs (= instructions) using a computer language:",
        "examples": [
          "My third grade daughter loves learning to code with MIT's amazing (and free) software.",
          "I have been learning to code programs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark something, for example with letters, numbers, a name, or a colour, so that you know what type of thing it is:",
        "examples": [
          "To avoid bias in the laboratory, the samples were coded with numbers rather than names of individuals.",
          "be coded as sth Each transaction was coded as a food or drink sale or designated as a tip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe or represent someone or something as having the qualities associated with a particular type of person or thing, so that they are understood to be that type of person or thing although this is not directly stated:",
        "examples": [
          "be coded as sb/sth A character might be coded as gay through the use of traits and stereotypes recognizable to the audience.",
          "Skirts and dresses are coded as feminine in our society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the genetic code (= the arrangement of genetic material) that produces a particular substance in the body or a particular characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "code for In tomato plants, there is a gene that codes for stem colour.",
          "A single amino acid may be coded for by more than one codon.",
          "ACC1 and ACC2 are coded by two different genes, so the researchers were able to isolate the enzymes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coerced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone forcefully to do something that they are unwilling to do:",
        "examples": [
          "be coerced into The court heard that the six defendants had been coerced into making a confession."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coexist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to live or exist together at the same time or in the same place:",
        "examples": [
          "coexist with He does not believe that modern medicine can co-exist with faith-healing.",
          "When asked how he will coexist with the new coach, he just laughed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live or exist together, esp. in peace, at the same time or in the same place:",
        "examples": [
          "The two communities coexist peacefully."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coffee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dark brown powder with a strong flavour and smell that is made by crushing dark beans from a tropical bush and used to make a drink:",
        "examples": [
          "decaffeinated coffee",
          "fresh/instant coffee",
          "Would you get some coffee when you go shopping?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink, usually hot, made from the dark brown powder produced from crushed coffee beans:",
        "examples": [
          "cup of coffee Would you like a cup of coffee?",
          "If I drink too much coffee, I can't sleep.",
          "go for a coffee Shall we go for a coffee (= cup of coffee)?",
          "black coffee I'd like a black coffee (= a cup of coffee without milk), please.",
          "take your coffee Do you take (= drink) your coffee white (= with milk)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark brown, slightly bitter drink that is usually served hot, esp. in the morning and at the end of meals, a cup of this drink, or the beans from which this drink is made:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Would you like some more coffee?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coffees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dark brown powder with a strong flavour and smell that is made by crushing dark beans from a tropical bush and used to make a drink:",
        "examples": [
          "decaffeinated coffee",
          "fresh/instant coffee",
          "Would you get some coffee when you go shopping?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink, usually hot, made from the dark brown powder produced from crushed coffee beans:",
        "examples": [
          "cup of coffee Would you like a cup of coffee?",
          "If I drink too much coffee, I can't sleep.",
          "go for a coffee Shall we go for a coffee (= cup of coffee)?",
          "black coffee I'd like a black coffee (= a cup of coffee without milk), please.",
          "take your coffee Do you take (= drink) your coffee white (= with milk)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark brown, slightly bitter drink that is usually served hot, esp. in the morning and at the end of meals, a cup of this drink, or the beans from which this drink is made:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Would you like some more coffee?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coffer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, strong box in which money or valuable objects are kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money that an organization has in its bank accounts and available to spend:",
        "examples": [
          "government/party coffers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, usually box-shaped, decorative area on a ceiling, formed by one part of the ceiling being set back further than other parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The coffers in the ceiling disperse light differently as the day progresses from morning through to sunset."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large strong box in which money or valuable objects are kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money that an organization has in its bank accounts and available to spend:",
        "examples": [
          "government/party coffers",
          "With the increased revenue coming to the state's coffers, hiring freezes can now be lifted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coffers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the money that an organization has in its bank accounts and available to spend:",
        "examples": [
          "government/party coffers",
          "Investors were convinced that money was pouring into the company's coffers.",
          "These increases in costs could soon deplete the coffers of even the wealthiest universities.",
          "He was accused of embezzling millions of dollars from state coffers.",
          "Persuading a star to attend a fundraising event will almost guarantee more money going into the charity's coffers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the financial accounts of a government or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Tourism brought $200 million into local government coffers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coffin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long box in which the body of a dead person is buried or burned",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long box used to bury or cremate (= burn) a dead person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "coffins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long box in which the body of a dead person is buried or burned",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long box used to bury or cremate (= burn) a dead person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the tooth-like parts around the edge of a wheel in a machine that fits between those of a similar wheel, causing both wheels to move",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wheel with cogs around its edge, used to turn another wheel or part in a machine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part shaped like a tooth around the edge of a wheel in a machine that fits between those on a similar wheel, causing both wheels to move",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cognac": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "high quality brandy (= strong alcoholic drink) made in western France, or a glass of this:",
        "examples": [
          "a bottle of cognac",
          "Would you like another cognac?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "high-quality brandy (= strong alcoholic drink) from western France, or a glass of this",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cognition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the use of conscious mental processes:",
        "examples": [
          "a book on human learning, memory, and cognition"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cognitive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with thinking or conscious mental processes:",
        "examples": [
          "cognitive function Some of her cognitive functions have been impaired.",
          "cognitive behaviour/development",
          "cognitive psychology"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or involving the processes of thinking and reasoning:",
        "examples": [
          "Studies show a connection between aerobic exercise and cognitive ability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with thinking or conscious mental processes:",
        "examples": [
          "cognitive behaviour/development"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cogs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for cost of goods sold: the costs directly related to producing goods, rather than overheads (= regular costs, such as rent and heating):",
        "examples": [
          "The company's gross profit margin, or sales minus COGS, rose from a year ago."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coherent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If an argument, set of ideas, or a plan is coherent, it is clear and carefully considered, and each part of it connects or follows in a natural or reasonable way.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is coherent, you can understand what that person says:",
        "examples": [
          "When she calmed down, she was more coherent (= able to speak clearly and be understood)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having its parts related in an organized and reasonable way:",
        "examples": [
          "The president has not presented a coherent plan for dealing with it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Coherent also means expressing yourself clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "I should warn you, she’s not always coherent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cohesion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the situation when the members of a group or society are united:",
        "examples": [
          "social/national cohesion",
          "lack of cohesion The lack of cohesion within the party lost them votes in the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of objects) the state of sticking together, or (of people) being in close agreement and working well together:",
        "examples": [
          "The team just seems to lack cohesion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cohesive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "united and working together effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "a cohesive group",
          "cohesive forces"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a length of rope, hair, or wire, arranged into a series of circles, one above or outside the other:",
        "examples": [
          "A coil of rope lay on the beach.",
          "A coil of thick blue smoke rose up from his pipe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a twisted length of wire through which an electric current travels",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an IUD (= a medical device to stop a woman becoming pregnant)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange something in a coil:",
        "examples": [
          "coil something into something She coiled her hair into a neat bun on top of her head.",
          "coil something/yourself around something The snake coiled itself tightly around the deer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a length of rope or wire curled to form a series of circles, one above the other:",
        "examples": [
          "Rob raised the heavy coil of rope to his shoulder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A coil is also anything having the shape of a series of circles, one above the other:",
        "examples": [
          "A coil of smoke rose from the chimney."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coiled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "arranged in a series of circles, one above or inside the other:",
        "examples": [
          "a coiled spring",
          "He stepped over a coiled hose and went onto the grass."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coils": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a length of rope, hair, or wire, arranged into a series of circles, one above or outside the other:",
        "examples": [
          "A coil of rope lay on the beach.",
          "A coil of thick blue smoke rose up from his pipe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a twisted length of wire through which an electric current travels",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an IUD (= a medical device to stop a woman becoming pregnant)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange something in a coil:",
        "examples": [
          "coil something into something She coiled her hair into a neat bun on top of her head.",
          "coil something/yourself around something The snake coiled itself tightly around the deer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a length of rope or wire curled to form a series of circles, one above the other:",
        "examples": [
          "Rob raised the heavy coil of rope to his shoulder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A coil is also anything having the shape of a series of circles, one above the other:",
        "examples": [
          "A coil of smoke rose from the chimney."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, round piece of metal, usually silver or copper coloured, that is used as money:",
        "examples": [
          "UK a 10p/ten pence coin",
          "a pound coin",
          "gold coins",
          "in coins I asked for £10 in 20p coins.",
          "take coins That machine doesn't take 50 pence coins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money in the form of metal coins",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invent a new word or expression, or to use one in a particular way for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "coin a term Allen Ginsberg coined the term \"flower power\".",
          "coin a phrase Few people have any idea who coined the famous phrase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be earning a lot of money quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Farmers were coining it at that time, thanks to high wheat prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, flat, round piece of metal used as money, with a number showing its value and often a decorative picture:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s flip a coin to see who goes first.",
          "He fished about in his pockets, taking out a handful of coins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invent or be the first to use a new word or expression:",
        "examples": [
          "Kraft coined the term \"middle America\" in the 1960s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small round piece of metal, usually silver or a red-brown colour, which is used as money:",
        "examples": [
          "a 10p/ten-cent/pound coin",
          "I always keep a few coins in the car to pay for parking.",
          "in coins He gave me $10, all in coins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money in the form of metal coins:",
        "examples": [
          "in coin Thieves stole nearly €300 in coin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce money in the form of coins:",
        "examples": [
          "A new 50 pence piece was coined to commemorate the poet's bicentennial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn a lot of money quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "With prices so high, the major oil companies are coining it as never before.",
          "The banks coined it in last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coincidence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time, especially in a way that is unlikely and surprising:",
        "examples": [
          "what a coincidence You chose exactly the same wallpaper as us - what a coincidence!",
          "Is it just a coincidence that the wife of the man who ran the competition won first prize?",
          "a series of strange/amazing coincidences"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "chance or luck:",
        "examples": [
          "by coincidence Just by coincidence, I met my old schoolmate again 50 years later.",
          "[ + that ] It was sheer coincidence that I remembered his phone number.",
          "pure coincidence By pure coincidence, both books were published on the same day.",
          "sheer coincidence It's sheer coincidence that I walked along the same street and into the same bar as her.",
          "strange coincidence By some strange coincidence, he was passing the house just when it happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when two or more things happen at the same time, esp. in a way that is unexpected or unlikely, or the unlikely fact of such things happening at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Was our meeting here a coincidence?",
          "[ U ] By coincidence, both teams happen to be coached by men."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coincidences": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time, especially in a way that is unlikely and surprising:",
        "examples": [
          "what a coincidence You chose exactly the same wallpaper as us - what a coincidence!",
          "Is it just a coincidence that the wife of the man who ran the competition won first prize?",
          "a series of strange/amazing coincidences"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "chance or luck:",
        "examples": [
          "by coincidence Just by coincidence, I met my old schoolmate again 50 years later.",
          "[ + that ] It was sheer coincidence that I remembered his phone number.",
          "pure coincidence By pure coincidence, both books were published on the same day.",
          "sheer coincidence It's sheer coincidence that I walked along the same street and into the same bar as her.",
          "strange coincidence By some strange coincidence, he was passing the house just when it happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when two or more things happen at the same time, esp. in a way that is unexpected or unlikely, or the unlikely fact of such things happening at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Was our meeting here a coincidence?",
          "[ U ] By coincidence, both teams happen to be coached by men."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coincidental": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening by coincidence",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "coincidentally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "because of chance or luck:",
        "examples": [
          "The highest scorers, coincidentally, were all women.",
          "Coincidentally, I also have a sister called Sara."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invent a new word or expression, or to use one in a particular way for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "coin a term Allen Ginsberg coined the term \"flower power\".",
          "coin a phrase Few people have any idea who coined the famous phrase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be earning a lot of money quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Farmers were coining it at that time, thanks to high wheat prices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, round piece of metal, usually silver or copper coloured, that is used as money:",
        "examples": [
          "UK a 10p/ten pence coin",
          "a pound coin",
          "gold coins",
          "in coins I asked for £10 in 20p coins.",
          "take coins That machine doesn't take 50 pence coins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money in the form of metal coins",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invent a new word or expression, or to use one in a particular way for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "coin a term Allen Ginsberg coined the term \"flower power\".",
          "coin a phrase Few people have any idea who coined the famous phrase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be earning a lot of money quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Farmers were coining it at that time, thanks to high wheat prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, flat, round piece of metal used as money, with a number showing its value and often a decorative picture:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s flip a coin to see who goes first.",
          "He fished about in his pockets, taking out a handful of coins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invent or be the first to use a new word or expression:",
        "examples": [
          "Kraft coined the term \"middle America\" in the 1960s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small round piece of metal, usually silver or a red-brown colour, which is used as money:",
        "examples": [
          "a 10p/ten-cent/pound coin",
          "I always keep a few coins in the car to pay for parking.",
          "in coins He gave me $10, all in coins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money in the form of metal coins:",
        "examples": [
          "in coin Thieves stole nearly €300 in coin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce money in the form of coins:",
        "examples": [
          "A new 50 pence piece was coined to commemorate the poet's bicentennial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn a lot of money quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "With prices so high, the major oil companies are coining it as never before.",
          "The banks coined it in last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a solid, grey substance that is burned as a fuel, left after coal is heated and the gas and tar removed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solid substance obtained from coal and used as a fuel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Coca-Cola (= a brand name for a sweet, bubbly, brown drink that does not contain alcohol, or a glass of this drink)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cokes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a solid, grey substance that is burned as a fuel, left after coal is heated and the gas and tar removed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solid substance obtained from coal and used as a fuel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Coca-Cola (= a brand name for a sweet, bubbly, brown drink that does not contain alcohol, or a glass of this drink)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "col": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the lowest point of a high edge between two mountains, usually where you can pass between them:",
        "examples": [
          "From the col there is a wonderful view back down over the ski village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "together; with:",
        "examples": [
          "colleagues",
          "collaborate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Col. (Angus) Ferguson"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for column: a vertical row of words or numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "See the Evening Advertiser, page 2, col. 1.",
          "The table shows graduate employment alongside the average UCAS points of students (col. 2)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cola": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, brown fizzy drink (= one with bubbles) that does not contain alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "Coke and Pepsi are types of cola."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, bubbly, brown drink that does not contain alcohol, or a glass of this drink",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "colander": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bowl with small holes in it, used for washing food or for emptying food into when it has been cooked in water:",
        "examples": [
          "After four minutes, pour the pasta into a colander to drain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bowl with many holes in it, used for washing food or for removing water from food that has been cooked",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cold": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "at a low temperature, especially when compared to the temperature of the human body, and not hot, or warm:",
        "examples": [
          "a cold day/house",
          "cold food/water",
          "cold hands",
          "cold weather",
          "My feet are so cold.",
          "freezing cold It's freezing cold today.",
          "You'll feel cold if you don't wear a coat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing kindness, love, or emotion and not friendly:",
        "examples": [
          "His handshake was cold, and his eyes lifeless.",
          "He stared into her cold, blue eyes.",
          "She would never feel welcome in this city with its cold, unsmiling inhabitants.",
          "The school was a cold, unwelcoming place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a case (= a crime or series of events) that is being investigated is cold, it has not been solved and is no longer expected to be solved:",
        "examples": [
          "The police spared no effort to keep the case from going cold.",
          "At the time of his confession, the trail was turning cold, and investigators had given up on ever catching the killer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Especially in children's games, if you tell someone they are cold, they are not close to guessing the correct answer or not close to finding someone or something that is hidden:",
        "examples": [
          "If you get further away from the hidden object, the other children in the game shout, \"You're getting colder!\"",
          "No, you're still cold!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common infection, especially in the nose and throat, that causes you to cough and sneeze and your nose to run (= drip liquid) or feel blocked:",
        "examples": [
          "have got a cold I've got a cold.",
          "catch a cold She caught a cold at school.",
          "stinking cold UK informal Don't come near me - I've got a stinking cold (= extremely bad cold).",
          "streaming cold UK informal She had a sore throat and a streaming cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cold weather or temperatures:",
        "examples": [
          "the cold Don't stand out there in the cold, come in here and get warm.",
          "the freezing cold Shoppers queued in the freezing cold from early morning.",
          "feel the cold Old people tend to feel the cold (= feel uncomfortable in cold temperatures) more than the young.",
          "My feet were numb with cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a low temperature, esp. when compared to the temperature of the human body, and not hot or warm:",
        "examples": [
          "cold weather",
          "I forgot my gloves and my hands are getting cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing or influenced by affection, kindness, or feeling; not friendly:",
        "examples": [
          "a cold greeting/reception"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common infection, esp. in the nose and throat, which often causes you to sneeze and cough, to feel tired, and sometimes to have pain in the muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m afraid I’m catching a cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The cold is cold temperature or cold weather:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t stand out there in the cold – come in here and get warm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "colder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "at a low temperature, especially when compared to the temperature of the human body, and not hot, or warm:",
        "examples": [
          "a cold day/house",
          "cold food/water",
          "cold hands",
          "cold weather",
          "My feet are so cold.",
          "freezing cold It's freezing cold today.",
          "You'll feel cold if you don't wear a coat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing kindness, love, or emotion and not friendly:",
        "examples": [
          "His handshake was cold, and his eyes lifeless.",
          "He stared into her cold, blue eyes.",
          "She would never feel welcome in this city with its cold, unsmiling inhabitants.",
          "The school was a cold, unwelcoming place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a case (= a crime or series of events) that is being investigated is cold, it has not been solved and is no longer expected to be solved:",
        "examples": [
          "The police spared no effort to keep the case from going cold.",
          "At the time of his confession, the trail was turning cold, and investigators had given up on ever catching the killer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Especially in children's games, if you tell someone they are cold, they are not close to guessing the correct answer or not close to finding someone or something that is hidden:",
        "examples": [
          "If you get further away from the hidden object, the other children in the game shout, \"You're getting colder!\"",
          "No, you're still cold!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common infection, especially in the nose and throat, that causes you to cough and sneeze and your nose to run (= drip liquid) or feel blocked:",
        "examples": [
          "have got a cold I've got a cold.",
          "catch a cold She caught a cold at school.",
          "stinking cold UK informal Don't come near me - I've got a stinking cold (= extremely bad cold).",
          "streaming cold UK informal She had a sore throat and a streaming cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cold weather or temperatures:",
        "examples": [
          "the cold Don't stand out there in the cold, come in here and get warm.",
          "the freezing cold Shoppers queued in the freezing cold from early morning.",
          "feel the cold Old people tend to feel the cold (= feel uncomfortable in cold temperatures) more than the young.",
          "My feet were numb with cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a low temperature, esp. when compared to the temperature of the human body, and not hot or warm:",
        "examples": [
          "cold weather",
          "I forgot my gloves and my hands are getting cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing or influenced by affection, kindness, or feeling; not friendly:",
        "examples": [
          "a cold greeting/reception"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common infection, esp. in the nose and throat, which often causes you to sneeze and cough, to feel tired, and sometimes to have pain in the muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m afraid I’m catching a cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The cold is cold temperature or cold weather:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t stand out there in the cold – come in here and get warm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coldest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "at a low temperature, especially when compared to the temperature of the human body, and not hot, or warm:",
        "examples": [
          "a cold day/house",
          "cold food/water",
          "cold hands",
          "cold weather",
          "My feet are so cold.",
          "freezing cold It's freezing cold today.",
          "You'll feel cold if you don't wear a coat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing kindness, love, or emotion and not friendly:",
        "examples": [
          "His handshake was cold, and his eyes lifeless.",
          "He stared into her cold, blue eyes.",
          "She would never feel welcome in this city with its cold, unsmiling inhabitants.",
          "The school was a cold, unwelcoming place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a case (= a crime or series of events) that is being investigated is cold, it has not been solved and is no longer expected to be solved:",
        "examples": [
          "The police spared no effort to keep the case from going cold.",
          "At the time of his confession, the trail was turning cold, and investigators had given up on ever catching the killer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Especially in children's games, if you tell someone they are cold, they are not close to guessing the correct answer or not close to finding someone or something that is hidden:",
        "examples": [
          "If you get further away from the hidden object, the other children in the game shout, \"You're getting colder!\"",
          "No, you're still cold!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common infection, especially in the nose and throat, that causes you to cough and sneeze and your nose to run (= drip liquid) or feel blocked:",
        "examples": [
          "have got a cold I've got a cold.",
          "catch a cold She caught a cold at school.",
          "stinking cold UK informal Don't come near me - I've got a stinking cold (= extremely bad cold).",
          "streaming cold UK informal She had a sore throat and a streaming cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cold weather or temperatures:",
        "examples": [
          "the cold Don't stand out there in the cold, come in here and get warm.",
          "the freezing cold Shoppers queued in the freezing cold from early morning.",
          "feel the cold Old people tend to feel the cold (= feel uncomfortable in cold temperatures) more than the young.",
          "My feet were numb with cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a low temperature, esp. when compared to the temperature of the human body, and not hot or warm:",
        "examples": [
          "cold weather",
          "I forgot my gloves and my hands are getting cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing or influenced by affection, kindness, or feeling; not friendly:",
        "examples": [
          "a cold greeting/reception"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common infection, esp. in the nose and throat, which often causes you to sneeze and cough, to feel tired, and sometimes to have pain in the muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m afraid I’m catching a cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The cold is cold temperature or cold weather:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t stand out there in the cold – come in here and get warm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coldly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in an unfriendly way and without emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "\"That's your problem,\" she said coldly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows lack of affection, kindness, sympathy, or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Please don’t come here again,\" he said coldly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coleslaw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "cold, uncooked cabbage, carrot, and onion, cut into long, thin strips and covered in a thick, cold sauce",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "raw vegetables, esp. cabbage leaves, cut in thin strips and covered in a thick, creamy sauce and eaten cold",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "coliseum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large public building that is used for entertainment, meetings, sports events, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They began the coliseum renovation project last year.",
          "More than 90,000 fans jammed the Los Angeles Coliseum for what turned out to be one of the most electrifying college games of the season."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collaborate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to work with someone else for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "collaborate on Two writers collaborated on the script for the film.",
          "collaborate with someone/something to do something A German company collaborated with a Swiss firm to develop the product.",
          "collaborate with The team will collaborate with colleagues at another lab who conduct related research.",
          "collaborate in The British and Italian police collaborated in catching the terrorists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work with an enemy who has taken control of your own country:",
        "examples": [
          "collaborate with Anyone who was suspected of collaborating with the occupying forces was arrested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work together or with someone else for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Rodgers and Hammerstein collaborated on a number of successful musicals for the Broadway stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help an enemy of your own country, esp. one which has taken control of your country:",
        "examples": [
          "The Soviet government accused them of collaborating with Nazis in World War II."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work together with another person or organization for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "collaborate with sb A German company collaborated with a Swiss firm to develop the product.",
          "collaborate on sth Personnel at Intel and MIT will collaborate on the study.",
          "collaborate to do sth We are collaborating to design and build a vehicle that will achieve 200 miles per gallon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collaborating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work with someone else for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "collaborate on Two writers collaborated on the script for the film.",
          "collaborate with someone/something to do something A German company collaborated with a Swiss firm to develop the product.",
          "collaborate with The team will collaborate with colleagues at another lab who conduct related research.",
          "collaborate in The British and Italian police collaborated in catching the terrorists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work with an enemy who has taken control of your own country:",
        "examples": [
          "collaborate with Anyone who was suspected of collaborating with the occupying forces was arrested."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collaboration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the situation of two or more people working together to create or achieve the same thing:",
        "examples": [
          "in close collaboration The two playwrights worked in close collaboration on the script.",
          "in close collaboration with The two playwrights worked in close collaboration with each other on the script.",
          "collaboration between The new airport is a collaboration between two of the best architects in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation of people working with an enemy who has taken control of their country:",
        "examples": [
          "She was accused of collaboration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of working together with other people or organizations to create or achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "(a) collaboration between The new airport is the result of a collaboration between two of the best architects in the country.",
          "in collaboration with The mission is being conducted in collaboration with the European space agency.",
          "Universities and companies are working together in a spirit of collaboration to develop new solutions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collaborator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who works with an enemy who has taken control of their country:",
        "examples": [
          "wartime collaborators",
          "a Nazi collaborator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works together with others for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a new production by Andrew Davies and collaborators"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works together with others for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Even an expert can benefit from a collaborator to help eliminate mistakes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collaborators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who works with an enemy who has taken control of their country:",
        "examples": [
          "wartime collaborators",
          "a Nazi collaborator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works together with others for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a new production by Andrew Davies and collaborators"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works together with others for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Even an expert can benefit from a collaborator to help eliminate mistakes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the art of making) a picture in which various materials or objects, for example paper, cloth, or photographs, are stuck onto a larger surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The children made a collage of postcards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture that includes various materials or objects glued to a surface, or the art of making such a picture",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "collapse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fall down suddenly because of pressure or having no strength or support:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of buildings collapsed in the earthquake.",
          "collapse under someone's/something's weight The chair collapsed under her weight.",
          "figurative He thought his whole world had collapsed when his wife died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone collapses, they fall down because of being sick or weak:",
        "examples": [
          "He collapsed and died of a heart attack.",
          "She felt her legs give way and she collapsed to the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fold something into a smaller shape, usually so it can be stored, or (especially of furniture) to fold in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "All chairs collapse for easy storage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people and business) to suddenly be unable to continue or work correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "Lots of people lost their jobs when the property market collapsed.",
          "Talks between management and unions have collapsed.",
          "Share prices collapsed (= became lower suddenly) after news of poor trading."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sudden failure of a system, organization, business, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "collapse of I don't know what caused the collapse of her marriage.",
          "A poor economy has caused the collapse of thousands of small businesses.",
          "on the brink of collapse Negotiations between the two countries are on the brink of collapse (= very soon going to fail).",
          "on the verge of collapse The economy was on the verge of collapse.",
          "mental collapse He suffered a mental collapse after ten years' teaching.",
          "nervous collapse She had a nervous collapse and was unable to return to work.",
          "suffer a collapse After years of frustration and intense hard work, he suffered a total collapse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sudden falling movement of a person or structure that has become too weak to stand:",
        "examples": [
          "He was taken to hospital after his collapse on the pitch.",
          "the collapse of a building during the earthquake"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall down suddenly, or to cause to fall down:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A piece of the wall collapsed on top of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be unable to continue or to stay in operation; fail:",
        "examples": [
          "Talks between management and unions collapsed today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an inability to continue or to stay in operation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] the collapse of the Soviet empire"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Collapse can also refer to an attack of extreme physical weakness or unconsciousness in a person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Toward the end of the race he was near collapse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly fail or become unable to continue:",
        "examples": [
          "the system/economy/government, etc. collapses Without computers the whole economic system would collapse.",
          "a company/bank/industry, etc. collapses The bank collapsed after an alleged massive fraud.",
          "talks/negotiations collapse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly fall to a much lower level:",
        "examples": [
          "prices/shares collapse Share prices collapsed after news of poor trading.",
          "Construction jobs were lost as the property market collapsed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sudden failure of a system, organization, business, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A poor economy has caused the collapse of thousands of small businesses.",
          "on the brink/verge of collapse Negotiations between the two companies are on the brink of collapse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden fall to a much lower level:",
        "examples": [
          "the collapse of the American real estate market",
          "a price/market collapse Did options accelerate the oil price collapse?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collapsed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A collapsed lung or blood vessel (= tube that carries blood in the body) is not able to work because disease or injury has caused it to become flat.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "collapses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fall down suddenly because of pressure or having no strength or support:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of buildings collapsed in the earthquake.",
          "collapse under someone's/something's weight The chair collapsed under her weight.",
          "figurative He thought his whole world had collapsed when his wife died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone collapses, they fall down because of being sick or weak:",
        "examples": [
          "He collapsed and died of a heart attack.",
          "She felt her legs give way and she collapsed to the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fold something into a smaller shape, usually so it can be stored, or (especially of furniture) to fold in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "All chairs collapse for easy storage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people and business) to suddenly be unable to continue or work correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "Lots of people lost their jobs when the property market collapsed.",
          "Talks between management and unions have collapsed.",
          "Share prices collapsed (= became lower suddenly) after news of poor trading."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sudden failure of a system, organization, business, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "collapse of I don't know what caused the collapse of her marriage.",
          "A poor economy has caused the collapse of thousands of small businesses.",
          "on the brink of collapse Negotiations between the two countries are on the brink of collapse (= very soon going to fail).",
          "on the verge of collapse The economy was on the verge of collapse.",
          "mental collapse He suffered a mental collapse after ten years' teaching.",
          "nervous collapse She had a nervous collapse and was unable to return to work.",
          "suffer a collapse After years of frustration and intense hard work, he suffered a total collapse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sudden falling movement of a person or structure that has become too weak to stand:",
        "examples": [
          "He was taken to hospital after his collapse on the pitch.",
          "the collapse of a building during the earthquake"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall down suddenly, or to cause to fall down:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A piece of the wall collapsed on top of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be unable to continue or to stay in operation; fail:",
        "examples": [
          "Talks between management and unions collapsed today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an inability to continue or to stay in operation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] the collapse of the Soviet empire"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Collapse can also refer to an attack of extreme physical weakness or unconsciousness in a person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Toward the end of the race he was near collapse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly fail or become unable to continue:",
        "examples": [
          "the system/economy/government, etc. collapses Without computers the whole economic system would collapse.",
          "a company/bank/industry, etc. collapses The bank collapsed after an alleged massive fraud.",
          "talks/negotiations collapse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly fall to a much lower level:",
        "examples": [
          "prices/shares collapse Share prices collapsed after news of poor trading.",
          "Construction jobs were lost as the property market collapsed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sudden failure of a system, organization, business, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A poor economy has caused the collapse of thousands of small businesses.",
          "on the brink/verge of collapse Negotiations between the two companies are on the brink of collapse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden fall to a much lower level:",
        "examples": [
          "the collapse of the American real estate market",
          "a price/market collapse Did options accelerate the oil price collapse?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collapsing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall down suddenly because of pressure or having no strength or support:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of buildings collapsed in the earthquake.",
          "collapse under someone's/something's weight The chair collapsed under her weight.",
          "figurative He thought his whole world had collapsed when his wife died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone collapses, they fall down because of being sick or weak:",
        "examples": [
          "He collapsed and died of a heart attack.",
          "She felt her legs give way and she collapsed to the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fold something into a smaller shape, usually so it can be stored, or (especially of furniture) to fold in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "All chairs collapse for easy storage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people and business) to suddenly be unable to continue or work correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "Lots of people lost their jobs when the property market collapsed.",
          "Talks between management and unions have collapsed.",
          "Share prices collapsed (= became lower suddenly) after news of poor trading."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part around the neck of a piece of clothing, usually sewn on and sometimes made of different material:",
        "examples": [
          "a shirt collar",
          "a fur collar",
          "a dress with a big collar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strap made of leather or other strong material that is put around the neck of an animal, especially a dog or cat:",
        "examples": [
          "I grabbed the dog by the collar and dragged it out of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of necklace (= a piece of jewellery worn around the neck):",
        "examples": [
          "a diamond collar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area around the neck of an animal that is coloured differently from the other parts of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "The bird has grey feathers with a lighter collar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip of strong material that is put around a pipe or a piece of machinery to make it stronger or to join two parts together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a strap or device around an animal's neck, for example as a way of controlling it, or discovering or recording where it goes:",
        "examples": [
          "The family dog is collared, leashed and taken for a walk.",
          "Researchers began trapping and collaring black bears in order to track their movements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find someone and stop them in order to talk to them:",
        "examples": [
          "A reporter collared her on her way to the gym.",
          "I was collared by Pete as I was coming out of the meeting this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch or arrest someone such as a criminal:",
        "examples": [
          "He is known as the detective who collared a serial killer.",
          "She was collared by the police at the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "He somehow managed to collar all the credit for other people's work.",
          "The Treasury collars billions in tobacco duty every year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of clothing that goes around the neck",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A collar is also a narrow piece made of leather or other strong material that is put around the neck of an animal, esp. a dog or cat kept as a pet.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch and hold someone so that the person can’t escape:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. We decided to skip the meeting but she collared us in the hotel lobby."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collarbone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bone between your shoulder and neck on each side of your body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bone between the shoulder and the base of the neck on each side of the body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "collard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of green cabbage (= a large, round vegetable with leaves that are eaten):",
        "examples": [
          "Use collard, spinach, or other dark leafy greens.",
          "I grow kale, collards, and cabbage.",
          "We ordered cornbread and collard greens."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a strap or device around an animal's neck, for example as a way of controlling it, or discovering or recording where it goes:",
        "examples": [
          "The family dog is collared, leashed and taken for a walk.",
          "Researchers began trapping and collaring black bears in order to track their movements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find someone and stop them in order to talk to them:",
        "examples": [
          "A reporter collared her on her way to the gym.",
          "I was collared by Pete as I was coming out of the meeting this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch or arrest someone such as a criminal:",
        "examples": [
          "He is known as the detective who collared a serial killer.",
          "She was collared by the police at the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "He somehow managed to collar all the credit for other people's work.",
          "The Treasury collars billions in tobacco duty every year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part around the neck of a piece of clothing, usually sewn on and sometimes made of different material:",
        "examples": [
          "a shirt collar",
          "a fur collar",
          "a dress with a big collar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strap made of leather or other strong material that is put around the neck of an animal, especially a dog or cat:",
        "examples": [
          "I grabbed the dog by the collar and dragged it out of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of necklace (= a piece of jewellery worn around the neck):",
        "examples": [
          "a diamond collar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area around the neck of an animal that is coloured differently from the other parts of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "The bird has grey feathers with a lighter collar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip of strong material that is put around a pipe or a piece of machinery to make it stronger or to join two parts together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a strap or device around an animal's neck, for example as a way of controlling it, or discovering or recording where it goes:",
        "examples": [
          "The family dog is collared, leashed and taken for a walk.",
          "Researchers began trapping and collaring black bears in order to track their movements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find someone and stop them in order to talk to them:",
        "examples": [
          "A reporter collared her on her way to the gym.",
          "I was collared by Pete as I was coming out of the meeting this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch or arrest someone such as a criminal:",
        "examples": [
          "He is known as the detective who collared a serial killer.",
          "She was collared by the police at the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "He somehow managed to collar all the credit for other people's work.",
          "The Treasury collars billions in tobacco duty every year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of clothing that goes around the neck",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A collar is also a narrow piece made of leather or other strong material that is put around the neck of an animal, esp. a dog or cat kept as a pet.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch and hold someone so that the person can’t escape:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. We decided to skip the meeting but she collared us in the hotel lobby."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collateral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "valuable property owned by someone who wants to borrow money, that they agree will become the property of the company or person who lends the money if the debt is not paid back:",
        "examples": [
          "use something as collateral She used her house as collateral for a loan.",
          "put something up as collateral He put his farm up as collateral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smaller blood vessel or nerve that grows out of the main part",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected but less important, or of the same family although not directly related:",
        "examples": [
          "collateral senses of a word",
          "a collateral branch of the family"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "valuable property owned by someone who wants to borrow money, which the person agrees will become the property of the lender (= person or business that lends money) if the debt is not paid back:",
        "examples": [
          "She put up her house as collateral for the loan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "property that someone borrowing money will give to the loan company, if he or she cannot pay the debt:",
        "examples": [
          "use sth as/pledge sth as/put sth up as collateral Debt counsellors are concerned by the trend towards using houses as collateral against debt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "colleague": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of a group of people who work together:",
        "examples": [
          "We're entertaining some colleagues of Carol's tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a group of people who work together:",
        "examples": [
          "He always got along well with his colleagues in the university."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person that you work with:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a good working relationship with colleagues."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "colleagues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of a group of people who work together:",
        "examples": [
          "We're entertaining some colleagues of Carol's tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a group of people who work together:",
        "examples": [
          "He always got along well with his colleagues in the university."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person that you work with:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a good working relationship with colleagues."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get and keep things of one type such as stamps or coins as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "She collects dolls.",
          "So when did you start collecting antique glass?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a place and bring someone or something away from it:",
        "examples": [
          "Your shoes will be repaired and ready for you to collect on Thursday.",
          "collect someone/something from somewhere I'll collect you from the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring something together from different places or over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "collect something up After the party I collected (up) bottles from various parts of the house.",
          "collect dust These china ornaments just collect dust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask people to give you money for something, for example a charity:",
        "examples": [
          "We're collecting (money) for the homeless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take money such as taxes, rents, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The state collected about $1.2 million in taxes in January."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come together from different places or over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "A large crowd of reporters collected outside the prime minister's house.",
          "Rainwater collects in the barrel in the garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get control of your feelings and thoughts, especially after shock, surprise, or laughter:",
        "examples": [
          "I was so stunned by what he'd said I had to collect myself before I could reply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short prayer that is said during some Christian religious ceremonies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you call collect or make a collect phone call, the person you call pays for the call:",
        "examples": [
          "collect call I'd like to make a collect call.",
          "She called me collect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come or bring together from a variety of places or over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A crowd of people soon collected at the scene of the accident.",
          "[ T ] Information about employment is collected from every state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "People sometimes collect one particular type of object as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’ve got three kids who collect football cards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive money that you are owed or have earned:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] You can begin to collect benefits under Social Security at age 62."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a telephone call or the act of calling) done in a way that will be paid by the person receiving it:",
        "examples": [
          "a collect call",
          "You can call me collect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy and keep a particular type of thing as a hobby or an investment:",
        "examples": [
          "She mostly collects American art."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring information together from different places:",
        "examples": [
          "collect information/data/evidence Market research companies collect data on consumers' preferences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for and get money that is owed:",
        "examples": [
          "collect debts/fees/payments/taxes Collecting taxes on services is tricky, and e-commerce can only make it harder.",
          "collect revenue/rent Why not buy a property and collect the rent yourself?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive a payment that you have a right to have:",
        "examples": [
          "collect insurance/a pension/social security Employees with more than 20 years service can collect a full pension.",
          "collect on insurance/an investment When he died, she collected on his life insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for the amount written on a cheque to be paid out of a bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "When a bank clerk indorses a check, the bank collecting the check guarantees that the indorsement is genuine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone phones collect or makes a collect phone call, the person they phone pays for the call:",
        "examples": [
          "Computer-based phone dialing equipment makes it possible to place a collect call without using an operator."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "brought together in one book or series of books:",
        "examples": [
          "His collected poems were published in 1928."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing control over your feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "calm and collected She appeared calm and collected."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collectible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an item that some people want to collect as a hobby",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that people collect as a hobby or an investment:",
        "examples": [
          "vintage collectibles",
          "the collectibles market"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collecting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get and keep things of one type such as stamps or coins as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "She collects dolls.",
          "So when did you start collecting antique glass?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a place and bring someone or something away from it:",
        "examples": [
          "Your shoes will be repaired and ready for you to collect on Thursday.",
          "collect someone/something from somewhere I'll collect you from the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring something together from different places or over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "collect something up After the party I collected (up) bottles from various parts of the house.",
          "collect dust These china ornaments just collect dust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask people to give you money for something, for example a charity:",
        "examples": [
          "We're collecting (money) for the homeless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take money such as taxes, rents, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The state collected about $1.2 million in taxes in January."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come together from different places or over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "A large crowd of reporters collected outside the prime minister's house.",
          "Rainwater collects in the barrel in the garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get control of your feelings and thoughts, especially after shock, surprise, or laughter:",
        "examples": [
          "I was so stunned by what he'd said I had to collect myself before I could reply."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of objects of one type that have been collected by one person or in one place:",
        "examples": [
          "a private art collection",
          "a valuable stamp collection"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money collected from several people, or the act of collecting money:",
        "examples": [
          "have a collection UK We're having a collection for Tom's retirement present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "There's quite a collection of toothbrushes in the bathroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of new clothes produced by one clothes designer:",
        "examples": [
          "Kenzo's summer/winter collection"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking something away from a place:",
        "examples": [
          "ready for collection The tickets will be ready for collection on Tuesday afternoon.",
          "Which day is the rubbish collection?",
          "UK There are three collections a day from the post box on the corner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that people give for a special purpose, a person in need, or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re taking (up) a collection for his retirement gift (= getting money from people who want to give it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or job of taking something away from a place:",
        "examples": [
          "We will inform you when your goods are ready for collection.",
          "refuse/waste collection Which public authority is responsible for waste collection?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of collecting money that is owed, or the money collected:",
        "examples": [
          "debt/rent/tax collection Last week, the state reported that tax collections are up 11.5% for this fiscal year.",
          "I get involved with finance and rent collection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of arranging for the amount written on a cheque to be paid out of a bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "The Federal Reserve Banks provide check collection services to depository institutions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of bringing information together from different places:",
        "examples": [
          "We make software and bar-code products for data collection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of objects that someone has collected as a hobby or investment:",
        "examples": [
          "an antiques/book/coin, etc. collection"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collections": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of objects of one type that have been collected by one person or in one place:",
        "examples": [
          "a private art collection",
          "a valuable stamp collection"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money collected from several people, or the act of collecting money:",
        "examples": [
          "have a collection UK We're having a collection for Tom's retirement present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "There's quite a collection of toothbrushes in the bathroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of new clothes produced by one clothes designer:",
        "examples": [
          "Kenzo's summer/winter collection"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking something away from a place:",
        "examples": [
          "ready for collection The tickets will be ready for collection on Tuesday afternoon.",
          "Which day is the rubbish collection?",
          "UK There are three collections a day from the post box on the corner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that people give for a special purpose, a person in need, or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re taking (up) a collection for his retirement gift (= getting money from people who want to give it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or job of taking something away from a place:",
        "examples": [
          "We will inform you when your goods are ready for collection.",
          "refuse/waste collection Which public authority is responsible for waste collection?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of collecting money that is owed, or the money collected:",
        "examples": [
          "debt/rent/tax collection Last week, the state reported that tax collections are up 11.5% for this fiscal year.",
          "I get involved with finance and rent collection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of arranging for the amount written on a cheque to be paid out of a bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "The Federal Reserve Banks provide check collection services to depository institutions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of bringing information together from different places:",
        "examples": [
          "We make software and bar-code products for data collection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of objects that someone has collected as a hobby or investment:",
        "examples": [
          "an antiques/book/coin, etc. collection"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collective": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or shared by every member of a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "a collective decision/effort",
          "collective responsibility/leadership"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization or business that is owned and controlled by the people who work in it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or shared by every member of a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a collective decision/effort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or shared by every member of a group:",
        "examples": [
          "collective action/effort/decision It will require a collective effort from government, providers, and the media to meet our goals.",
          "collective responsibility/rights All directors take collective responsibility for board decisions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization or business which is owned and controlled by the people who work in it:",
        "examples": [
          "One appeal of collectives is that they reduce risk.",
          "a collective farm"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collectively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a staff of four who collectively earn almost $200,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "together:",
        "examples": [
          "Industrialized countries collectively spend over $240bn subsidizing intensive agriculture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collector": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who collects objects because they are beautiful, valuable, or interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "a keen stamp/antiques collector",
          "a collector of modern art"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to collect tickets or money from people:",
        "examples": [
          "a tax/ticket collector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who is in charge of the local government in a particular town or area of the country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who collects certain things as a job or as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "An avid art collector, he owned at least a dozen Picassos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who collects a particular type of object as a hobby or investment:",
        "examples": [
          "art/coin/stamp, etc. collector",
          "He became an avid collector of rare stamps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to collect money from people:",
        "examples": [
          "bill/debt/tax collector"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collectors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who collects objects because they are beautiful, valuable, or interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "a keen stamp/antiques collector",
          "a collector of modern art"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to collect tickets or money from people:",
        "examples": [
          "a tax/ticket collector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who is in charge of the local government in a particular town or area of the country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who collects certain things as a job or as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "An avid art collector, he owned at least a dozen Picassos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who collects a particular type of object as a hobby or investment:",
        "examples": [
          "art/coin/stamp, etc. collector",
          "He became an avid collector of rare stamps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to collect money from people:",
        "examples": [
          "bill/debt/tax collector"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collects": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get and keep things of one type such as stamps or coins as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "She collects dolls.",
          "So when did you start collecting antique glass?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a place and bring someone or something away from it:",
        "examples": [
          "Your shoes will be repaired and ready for you to collect on Thursday.",
          "collect someone/something from somewhere I'll collect you from the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring something together from different places or over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "collect something up After the party I collected (up) bottles from various parts of the house.",
          "collect dust These china ornaments just collect dust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask people to give you money for something, for example a charity:",
        "examples": [
          "We're collecting (money) for the homeless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take money such as taxes, rents, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The state collected about $1.2 million in taxes in January."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come together from different places or over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "A large crowd of reporters collected outside the prime minister's house.",
          "Rainwater collects in the barrel in the garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get control of your feelings and thoughts, especially after shock, surprise, or laughter:",
        "examples": [
          "I was so stunned by what he'd said I had to collect myself before I could reply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short prayer that is said during some Christian religious ceremonies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you call collect or make a collect phone call, the person you call pays for the call:",
        "examples": [
          "collect call I'd like to make a collect call.",
          "She called me collect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come or bring together from a variety of places or over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A crowd of people soon collected at the scene of the accident.",
          "[ T ] Information about employment is collected from every state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "People sometimes collect one particular type of object as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’ve got three kids who collect football cards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive money that you are owed or have earned:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] You can begin to collect benefits under Social Security at age 62."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a telephone call or the act of calling) done in a way that will be paid by the person receiving it:",
        "examples": [
          "a collect call",
          "You can call me collect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy and keep a particular type of thing as a hobby or an investment:",
        "examples": [
          "She mostly collects American art."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring information together from different places:",
        "examples": [
          "collect information/data/evidence Market research companies collect data on consumers' preferences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for and get money that is owed:",
        "examples": [
          "collect debts/fees/payments/taxes Collecting taxes on services is tricky, and e-commerce can only make it harder.",
          "collect revenue/rent Why not buy a property and collect the rent yourself?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive a payment that you have a right to have:",
        "examples": [
          "collect insurance/a pension/social security Employees with more than 20 years service can collect a full pension.",
          "collect on insurance/an investment When he died, she collected on his life insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for the amount written on a cheque to be paid out of a bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "When a bank clerk indorses a check, the bank collecting the check guarantees that the indorsement is genuine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone phones collect or makes a collect phone call, the person they phone pays for the call:",
        "examples": [
          "Computer-based phone dialing equipment makes it possible to place a collect call without using an operator."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "colleen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a girl or young woman",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a girl from Ireland",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "college": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a university, especially one where you study for an undergraduate (= first) degree:",
        "examples": [
          "in college I met my husband when we were in college.",
          "go to college They want their kids to go to (= study at) college.",
          "college student The internship was only open to college students.",
          "college graduate Neither of my parents were college graduates.",
          "college professor She was one of four college professors sanctioned by the administration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place for specialized education after the age of 16 or 18, where people study and train to get technical skills or knowledge for a particular type of job:",
        "examples": [
          "a teacher training college",
          "a secretarial college",
          "a Naval college",
          "at college She's at art college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the separate and named parts into which some universities are divided:",
        "examples": [
          "King's College, Cambridge",
          "Students must rank the colleges in order of preference when applying for admission to UC San Diego.",
          "Cambridge has some very fine old colleges (= college buildings).",
          "in college UK I lived in college in my first year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a university where you study for a degree in a particular subject area:",
        "examples": [
          "college of She is the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at New York University.",
          "The College of Medicine will be located permanently in the new building.",
          "He is a dean of the University of Texas at Austin's College of Engineering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place for education between the ages of 16 and 18:",
        "examples": [
          "a sixth form college",
          "After my GCSEs I want to go to college for my A levels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Britain and Australia, used in the names of some schools for children, especially private schools (= where education is paid for by parents):",
        "examples": [
          "Cheltenham Ladies' College"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people with a particular job, purpose, duty, or power who are organized into a group for sharing ideas, making decisions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "the Royal College of Medicine/Nursing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place of higher education usually for people who have finished twelve years of schooling and where they can obtain more advanced knowledge and get a degree to recognize this",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A college is also one of the separate parts into which some universities are divided:",
        "examples": [
          "She graduated from the university’s College of Business Management."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "colleges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a university, especially one where you study for an undergraduate (= first) degree:",
        "examples": [
          "in college I met my husband when we were in college.",
          "go to college They want their kids to go to (= study at) college.",
          "college student The internship was only open to college students.",
          "college graduate Neither of my parents were college graduates.",
          "college professor She was one of four college professors sanctioned by the administration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place for specialized education after the age of 16 or 18, where people study and train to get technical skills or knowledge for a particular type of job:",
        "examples": [
          "a teacher training college",
          "a secretarial college",
          "a Naval college",
          "at college She's at art college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the separate and named parts into which some universities are divided:",
        "examples": [
          "King's College, Cambridge",
          "Students must rank the colleges in order of preference when applying for admission to UC San Diego.",
          "Cambridge has some very fine old colleges (= college buildings).",
          "in college UK I lived in college in my first year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a university where you study for a degree in a particular subject area:",
        "examples": [
          "college of She is the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at New York University.",
          "The College of Medicine will be located permanently in the new building.",
          "He is a dean of the University of Texas at Austin's College of Engineering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place for education between the ages of 16 and 18:",
        "examples": [
          "a sixth form college",
          "After my GCSEs I want to go to college for my A levels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Britain and Australia, used in the names of some schools for children, especially private schools (= where education is paid for by parents):",
        "examples": [
          "Cheltenham Ladies' College"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people with a particular job, purpose, duty, or power who are organized into a group for sharing ideas, making decisions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "the Royal College of Medicine/Nursing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place of higher education usually for people who have finished twelve years of schooling and where they can obtain more advanced knowledge and get a degree to recognize this",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A college is also one of the separate parts into which some universities are divided:",
        "examples": [
          "She graduated from the university’s College of Business Management."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collegiate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or belonging to a college or its students:",
        "examples": [
          "a collegiate theatre",
          "collegiate sports"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "formed of colleges:",
        "examples": [
          "Oxford and Cambridge are both collegiate universities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or belonging to a college or its students:",
        "examples": [
          "collegiate activities/sports"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of moving objects) to hit something violently:",
        "examples": [
          "The two vans collided at the crossroads.",
          "collide with It was predicted that a comet would collide with one of the planets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of moving objects) to hit something violently:",
        "examples": [
          "He went off the road to avoid colliding with another car."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collided": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of moving objects) to hit something violently:",
        "examples": [
          "The two vans collided at the crossroads.",
          "collide with It was predicted that a comet would collide with one of the planets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of several breeds of dog with long hair that are bred for controlling sheep",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of several types of dogs with long hair, originally bred for controlling sheep",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "collier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ship used for carrying coal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in a mine removing coal from the ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "collision": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an accident that happens when two vehicles hit each other with force:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a collision on the southbound stretch of the motorway.",
          "head-on collision Two drivers were killed in a head-on (= direct) collision between a car and a taxi last night.",
          "in a collision with The cyclist was in a collision with a bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a collision of interests/opinions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the violent coming together of two or more moving objects, such as vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "The collision involved a pickup truck and a car ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an accident in which two vehicles hit each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Injuries from rear-end collisions were down, which could mean more than $45 million saved on accident damage per year.",
          "collision damage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if two or more people or groups are on a collision course, they are doing or saying things which will cause a disagreement or problems between them:",
        "examples": [
          "The House and the Senate are again on a collision course over transportation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "colluding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act together secretly or illegally in order to deceive or cheat someone:",
        "examples": [
          "collude with It was suspected that the police had colluded with the witnesses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "collusion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "agreement between people to act together secretly or illegally in order to deceive or cheat someone:",
        "examples": [
          "in collusion with It is thought that they worked in collusion with the terrorist network."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreement, esp. in secret for an illegal or dishonest reason:",
        "examples": [
          "The companies were accused of acting in collusion to fix prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing something secret or illegal with another person, company, etc. in order to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been allegations of collusion between/among fund managers.",
          "An appraiser sometimes acts in collusion with a borrower and provides a misleading appraisal report to the lender."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cologne": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of perfume (= liquid with a pleasant smell, used on the skin)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of perfume (= liquid having a pleasant smell that is put on the body)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "colombia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in South America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "colombian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Colombia or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Colombia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "colon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the lower and bigger half of the bowels in which water is removed from solid waste",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the symbol : used in writing, especially to introduce a list of things or a sentence or phrase taken from somewhere else",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit of money used in Costa Rica and El Salvador",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark (:) used in writing esp. to introduce a list of things or a sentence or phrase taken from somewhere else",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lower and larger part of the bowels through which food travels while it is being digested",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "colonel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an officer of high rank in the army or air force:",
        "examples": [
          "Colonel is the military rank between lieutenant-colonel and brigadier.",
          "Colonel Furlong",
          "[ as form of address ] Yes, Colonel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a military officer of high rank, above a major",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "colonial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a colony or colonialism:",
        "examples": [
          "Turkey was once an important colonial power.",
          "Various parts of Africa have suffered under colonial rule.",
          "a colonial mentality"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Colonial furniture or buildings are in the style of a period when a country was a colony:",
        "examples": [
          "colonial architecture",
          "colonial-style houses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from another country who lives in a colony, especially as part of its system of government",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving a period of political control by a more powerful country.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "colonies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country or area controlled politically by a more powerful country that is often far away:",
        "examples": [
          "Australia and New Zealand are former British colonies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who live in a colony",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people with a shared interest or job who live together in a way that is separate from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "an artists' colony",
          "a nudist colony"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of animals, insects, or plants of the same type that live together:",
        "examples": [
          "a colony of ants/termites/bacteria"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area surrounded by fences or walls that contains a group of houses, for example houses that have been built by an employer for its workers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country or area controlled politically by a more powerful country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A colony is also a group of people with a shared interest or job who live together:",
        "examples": [
          "an artists’ colony"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A colony is also a group of animals, insects, or plants of the same type that live together:",
        "examples": [
          "an ant colony"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "colonists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who lives in or goes to live in a country or area that is a colony",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person living in a country or area controlled politically by a more powerful country:",
        "examples": [
          "He arrived in Maryland with the first American colonists in 1634."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "colonization": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of sending people to live in and govern another country:",
        "examples": [
          "European colonization of the Americas, with its cycle of war, disease and slavery, decimated the indigenous peoples.",
          "He sang mainly about the colonisation of his country by Portugal.",
          "He predicts that humans will land on Mars within a few years, paving the way for human colonisation of the solar system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of animals, plants, or bacteria starting to live or grow in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "The soil is dry and strongly saline, making it unattractive for plant colonization.",
          "One way of reducing skin colonisation by bacteria is to put antiseptic around the wound site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of filling a place or taking control of an area of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "the colonization of personal computers by adware"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "colonize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to send people to live in and govern another country:",
        "examples": [
          "Peru was colonized by the Spanish in the 16th century.",
          "European nations set about violently invading and colonising large chunks of the globe.",
          "Some scientists believe that we will have to colonise other planets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of animals, plants, or bacteria) to start to live or grow in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "The beetles colonise a tree, tunnelling through the bark to lay eggs.",
          "The ceilings of the caves had been colonized by bats.",
          "Left alone, domestic cats quickly colonize, breed and become wild.",
          "The bacterium can colonise in the nose, throat, and skin without causing infection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill a particular place or take control of a particular area of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The city centre has been colonized by coffee shop chains."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "colonized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send people to live in and govern another country:",
        "examples": [
          "Peru was colonized by the Spanish in the 16th century.",
          "European nations set about violently invading and colonising large chunks of the globe.",
          "Some scientists believe that we will have to colonise other planets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of animals, plants, or bacteria) to start to live or grow in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "The beetles colonise a tree, tunnelling through the bark to lay eggs.",
          "The ceilings of the caves had been colonized by bats.",
          "Left alone, domestic cats quickly colonize, breed and become wild.",
          "The bacterium can colonise in the nose, throat, and skin without causing infection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill a particular place or take control of a particular area of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The city centre has been colonized by coffee shop chains."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "colonoscopy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical examination of the colon (= the lower part of the tube that takes solid waste out of your body)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "colony": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country or area controlled politically by a more powerful country that is often far away:",
        "examples": [
          "Australia and New Zealand are former British colonies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who live in a colony",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people with a shared interest or job who live together in a way that is separate from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "an artists' colony",
          "a nudist colony"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of animals, insects, or plants of the same type that live together:",
        "examples": [
          "a colony of ants/termites/bacteria"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area surrounded by fences or walls that contains a group of houses, for example houses that have been built by an employer for its workers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country or area controlled politically by a more powerful country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A colony is also a group of people with a shared interest or job who live together:",
        "examples": [
          "an artists’ colony"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A colony is also a group of animals, insects, or plants of the same type that live together:",
        "examples": [
          "an ant colony"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "color": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the appearance that something has as a result of reflecting light:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The dress comes in blue, green, red, and other colors.",
          "[ U ] Some of the pictures in the book are in color, and some are in black and white."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A color is also a substance, such as a paint or dye, which you add to something to make it have the appearance of a particular color.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the natural color of a person’s skin, esp. when considered in terms of race",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Many people with dark skin describe themselves as people of color:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to protect the rights of people of color."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Color can mean a healthy appearance of the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "She’d been ill for a while, but when I saw her last Friday, she had good color."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the color of something by using paint or a dye:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He gives the boy books to read, and he buys him paints to color with."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. If something or someone colors your thoughts or opinions, it influences them, often in a negative way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The report is colored by the fiscal crises of the last four years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing things in all their colors, not just black and white:",
        "examples": [
          "color photos",
          "a color TV"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "colorado": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the western US, whose capital city is Denver:",
        "examples": [
          "They lived in a house in southern Colorado.",
          "He is one of Colorado's best known artists."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "colored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having dark skin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "coloreds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having dark skin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "colorful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of variety and therefore interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "colorful language",
          "He had a colorful past and could tell some amusing stories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a bright color or a lot of different colors:",
        "examples": [
          "a colorful blue and yellow dress"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coloring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the combined effect of the colors of a person’s skin and hair:",
        "examples": [
          "He claimed that when people don’t get enough protein in their food, their coloring isn’t so good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance added to food or drink to change its color artificially:",
        "examples": [
          "The label says that no preservatives or artificial colorings were added to this cake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "colors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the official flag of a country, ship, or military group",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "colossal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely large:",
        "examples": [
          "In the centre of the hall stood a colossal wooden statue, decorated in ivory and gold.",
          "They were asking a colossal amount of money for the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of something bad) very great:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole business has been a colossal failure/mistake.",
          "It was a colossal waste of time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "colosseum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large amphitheatre (= a circular or oval area with seats around it for watching sports and entertainments), especially one built by the ancient Romans:",
        "examples": [
          "The Octagon would hold four Roman colosseums.",
          "Romans used to go to the big colosseum to watch gladiators fight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amphitheatre (= a circular or oval area with seats around it for watching sports and entertainments) in Rome, built by the ancient Romans:",
        "examples": [
          "The obelisk from Aksum is on display in Rome near the Colosseum."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "colossus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing of great size, influence, or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "She has been described as the creative colossus of the literary world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large statue (= large artistic object) or building:",
        "examples": [
          "the Colossus of Rhodes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large statue, or fig. someone or something that is very great in size or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "a marble colossus from the sixth century B.C.",
          "fig. He talked about the emerging colossus of the Internet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "colour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "red, blue, green, yellow, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "What's your favourite colour?",
          "She wears a lot of bright colours.",
          "What colour are your eyes?",
          "in a colour Does the shirt come in any other colour?",
          "I like rich jewel colours, such as purple, blue, and green.",
          "in colour Are the photos in colour or black and white?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pleasant effect of a bright colour or of a lot of colours together:",
        "examples": [
          "I think we need a bit of colour in this room.",
          "Red and yellow peppers give a little colour to the sauce.",
          "ablaze with colour literary The whole garden was ablaze with colour (= full of different bright colours).",
          "a riot of colour literary The whole garden was a riot of colour (= full of different bright colours)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance, such as a paint or dye, that you add to something to give it a particular colour:",
        "examples": [
          "colour runs I put my new green shirt in a hot wash and the colour ran (= the colour came out of the material)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pink colour in someone's face, often showing good health or showing feelings such as embarrassment or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "colour drains from I watched the colour drain from her face as she heard the news.",
          "She has a high colour (= the natural colour of her face is red)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone who has been ill to look more healthy, especially by doing exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "That walk has put some colour in your cheeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "interesting or exciting qualities or details:",
        "examples": [
          "We added your story for a bit of local colour.",
          "Michael was there so that added a bit of colour to the evening's proceedings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the natural colour of a person's skin which shows which race they belong to:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt she had not been given the job because of her colour.",
          "There should be no discrimination on the grounds of colour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe people who do not consider themselves to be white:",
        "examples": [
          "a literary prize to encourage writers of colour",
          "We value the contributions made by our colleagues of colour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(at school, college, or university) an honour given to people who have been chosen for a sports team, often represented by a special symbol on a shirt or tie:",
        "examples": [
          "colours for She was awarded her colours for hockey/her hockey colours at the end of term."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official flag of a country, ship, or military group:",
        "examples": [
          "regimental colours"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the colours chosen by a team, university, or other group of people, for people to wear when they want to show they belong to or support that group:",
        "examples": [
          "club colours He wanted to be buried in red and white, his club colours (= the colours of his football team).",
          "team colours The loyal Manchester United fan even chose her wedding outfit in the team colours.",
          "Gowns are trimmed with purple and gold, the university colours.",
          "gang colors He was chased and attacked for wearing rival gang colours.",
          "He says that just because young men are wearing colours, it does not mean they are part of a gang."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Colour television, photography, or printing shows things in all their colours, not just in black and white.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become a particular colour, or to make something a particular colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you think he colours his hair?",
          "He drew a heart and coloured it red.",
          "Fry the onions till they start to colour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become red in the face because you are embarrassed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something colours your opinion of something, it influences your opinion in a negative way:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sure my views on marriage are coloured by my parents' divorce.",
          "I'm trying not to let my judgment be coloured by that one incident."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coloured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or producing a colour or colours:",
        "examples": [
          "coloured lights/pencils"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word used in the past to describe a person who has black or brown skin. This word is now considered offensive.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in South Africa, a word used to describe a person whose parents are from different races. This word is now considered offensive by some people. :",
        "examples": [
          "In the recent elections, the National Party was given a lot of support from the coloured population."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word for a person who has black or brown skin, which was used officially in some countries in the past, but is now extremely offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in South Africa, a word for a person whose parents are from different races. This word is now considered offensive by some people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes that are any colour except white",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the colour or colours described:",
        "examples": [
          "copper-coloured rocks",
          "a saffron-coloured scarf",
          "brightly-coloured flowers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "colourful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having bright colours or a lot of different colours:",
        "examples": [
          "a colourful painting",
          "colourful costumes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "interesting and exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "a colourful character",
          "The town, of course, has a very colourful history/past.",
          "The old city around the cathedral is the most colourful part of town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "colours": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "red, blue, green, yellow, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "What's your favourite colour?",
          "She wears a lot of bright colours.",
          "What colour are your eyes?",
          "in a colour Does the shirt come in any other colour?",
          "I like rich jewel colours, such as purple, blue, and green.",
          "in colour Are the photos in colour or black and white?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pleasant effect of a bright colour or of a lot of colours together:",
        "examples": [
          "I think we need a bit of colour in this room.",
          "Red and yellow peppers give a little colour to the sauce.",
          "ablaze with colour literary The whole garden was ablaze with colour (= full of different bright colours).",
          "a riot of colour literary The whole garden was a riot of colour (= full of different bright colours)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance, such as a paint or dye, that you add to something to give it a particular colour:",
        "examples": [
          "colour runs I put my new green shirt in a hot wash and the colour ran (= the colour came out of the material)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pink colour in someone's face, often showing good health or showing feelings such as embarrassment or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "colour drains from I watched the colour drain from her face as she heard the news.",
          "She has a high colour (= the natural colour of her face is red)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone who has been ill to look more healthy, especially by doing exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "That walk has put some colour in your cheeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "interesting or exciting qualities or details:",
        "examples": [
          "We added your story for a bit of local colour.",
          "Michael was there so that added a bit of colour to the evening's proceedings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the natural colour of a person's skin which shows which race they belong to:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt she had not been given the job because of her colour.",
          "There should be no discrimination on the grounds of colour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe people who do not consider themselves to be white:",
        "examples": [
          "a literary prize to encourage writers of colour",
          "We value the contributions made by our colleagues of colour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(at school, college, or university) an honour given to people who have been chosen for a sports team, often represented by a special symbol on a shirt or tie:",
        "examples": [
          "colours for She was awarded her colours for hockey/her hockey colours at the end of term."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official flag of a country, ship, or military group:",
        "examples": [
          "regimental colours"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the colours chosen by a team, university, or other group of people, for people to wear when they want to show they belong to or support that group:",
        "examples": [
          "club colours He wanted to be buried in red and white, his club colours (= the colours of his football team).",
          "team colours The loyal Manchester United fan even chose her wedding outfit in the team colours.",
          "Gowns are trimmed with purple and gold, the university colours.",
          "gang colors He was chased and attacked for wearing rival gang colours.",
          "He says that just because young men are wearing colours, it does not mean they are part of a gang."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Colour television, photography, or printing shows things in all their colours, not just in black and white.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become a particular colour, or to make something a particular colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you think he colours his hair?",
          "He drew a heart and coloured it red.",
          "Fry the onions till they start to colour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become red in the face because you are embarrassed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something colours your opinion of something, it influences your opinion in a negative way:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sure my views on marriage are coloured by my parents' divorce.",
          "I'm trying not to let my judgment be coloured by that one incident."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "colt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young male horse under the age of four",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a small American gun or the name of the company that makes it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young, male horse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "columbia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of the US state of South Carolina:",
        "examples": [
          "The Carolinas may conjure thoughts of textile mills and tobacco fields, but Columbia has a diverse economy.",
          "He happened to be in Columbia, South Carolina, during the worst of the torrential rain and flooding."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "columbus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital and largest city of Ohio, a state in the northeastern US:",
        "examples": [
          "She went to a cocktail party in Columbus.",
          "90 miles east of Columbus"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "column": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of several vertical blocks of print into which a page of a newspaper or magazine is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't have time to read the whole article - just the first column."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine, usually on a particular subject, that is always written by the same person and appears regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "She writes a weekly fashion/gossip column for the Evening Standard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any vertical block of words or numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Add the column of figures and divide the sum by three."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall, vertical stone post, used as a support for a roof or in classical buildings (= in the style of ancient Greece or Rome) for decoration, or standing alone as a monument (= a symbol of respect for a special person or event):",
        "examples": [
          "The roof of the temple was held up by a row of thick stone columns.",
          "Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something with a tall, narrow shape:",
        "examples": [
          "A column of smoke rose from the chimney."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of moving people or vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "a column of refugees",
          "Tanks led the column into enemy territory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall, vertical post used as a support for the roof of a building or for decoration",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A column is also anything or any set of things having a long, narrow shape:",
        "examples": [
          "a column of soldiers",
          "a column of smoke"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several vertical blocks of print into which a page of a newspaper or magazine is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "The article filled two columns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A column is also a piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine that is written by the same person and appears regularly, usually on a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a column on sports"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A column is also any vertical block of words or numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "a column of figures"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical block of printed text on a page of a newspaper or magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "The article appears in the second column on page two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine which is always written by the same person and appears regularly, usually on a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "She continued to write her column until shortly before her death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical block of words or numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Reading from left to right, the first four columns depict transactions with customers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "columns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of several vertical blocks of print into which a page of a newspaper or magazine is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't have time to read the whole article - just the first column."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine, usually on a particular subject, that is always written by the same person and appears regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "She writes a weekly fashion/gossip column for the Evening Standard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any vertical block of words or numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Add the column of figures and divide the sum by three."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall, vertical stone post, used as a support for a roof or in classical buildings (= in the style of ancient Greece or Rome) for decoration, or standing alone as a monument (= a symbol of respect for a special person or event):",
        "examples": [
          "The roof of the temple was held up by a row of thick stone columns.",
          "Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something with a tall, narrow shape:",
        "examples": [
          "A column of smoke rose from the chimney."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of moving people or vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "a column of refugees",
          "Tanks led the column into enemy territory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall, vertical post used as a support for the roof of a building or for decoration",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A column is also anything or any set of things having a long, narrow shape:",
        "examples": [
          "a column of soldiers",
          "a column of smoke"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several vertical blocks of print into which a page of a newspaper or magazine is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "The article filled two columns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A column is also a piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine that is written by the same person and appears regularly, usually on a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a column on sports"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A column is also any vertical block of words or numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "a column of figures"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical block of printed text on a page of a newspaper or magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "The article appears in the second column on page two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine which is always written by the same person and appears regularly, usually on a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "She continued to write her column until shortly before her death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical block of words or numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Reading from left to right, the first four columns depict transactions with customers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in which a person is unconscious and cannot be woken, caused by damage to the brain after an accident or illness:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been in a coma for the past six weeks.",
          "She went into a deep coma after taking an overdose of sleeping pills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of being unconscious, in which a person cannot be waked, usually caused by illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a high fever and fell into a coma."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in which a person is unconscious and cannot be woken, caused by damage to the brain after an accident or illness:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been in a coma for the past six weeks.",
          "She went into a deep coma after taking an overdose of sleeping pills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of being unconscious, in which a person cannot be waked, usually caused by illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a high fever and fell into a coma."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comatose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a coma",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very tired or in a deep sleep because of extreme tiredness, hard work, or too much alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "By midnight I was virtually comatose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) unconscious and not able to wake up, usually because of illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "The traffic accident left him comatose with massive brain damage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of plastic, wood, or metal with a thin row of long, narrow parts along one side, used to tidy and arrange your hair",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small comb-shaped object that women put in their hair to hold their hair away from their face or for decoration",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, red, growth on a chicken's head",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tidy your hair using a comb:",
        "examples": [
          "She combed her hair and put on some lipstick.",
          "comb something out I've been trying to comb out (= remove using a comb) the knots in her hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search a place or an area very carefully in order to find something:",
        "examples": [
          "comb somewhere for something The police combed the whole area for evidence.",
          "comb through Investigators combed through the wreckage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip of plastic, wood, or metal with a row of long, narrow parts along one side, which is used to arrange or hold the hair:",
        "examples": [
          "Combs have been used from ancient times by women to hold and fix their hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search a place or an area very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "The police combed the surrounding woods for evidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange your hair by pulling a comb through it:",
        "examples": [
          "She combed her hair and put on some lipstick."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "combat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fight, especially during a war:",
        "examples": [
          "combat between There was fierce combat between the two sides.",
          "in combat No one knew how many troops had died in combat.",
          "hand-to-hand combat The soldiers were engaged in hand-to-hand combat.",
          "armed combat What is the minimum age at which children can engage in armed combat (= fighting with weapons)?",
          "unarmed combat The soldiers are trained in survival and unarmed combat (= fighting without weapons)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fight between two people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "combat between The film explores the combat between good and evil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "to combat crime/terrorism/inflation/disease",
          "The government is spending millions of dollars in its attempt to combat drug abuse.",
          "I have to combat this constant desire to eat chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fighting during a time of war:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a combat jacket/zone/casualty",
          "[ U ] No one knew how many troops had died in combat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Combat is also a fight between two people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The film explores the combat between good and evil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "We must try to combat poverty and illiteracy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "combative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "eager to fight or argue:",
        "examples": [
          "The prime minister was in a combative mood, twice accusing the opposition of gross incompetence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "combed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tidy your hair using a comb:",
        "examples": [
          "She combed her hair and put on some lipstick.",
          "comb something out I've been trying to comb out (= remove using a comb) the knots in her hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search a place or an area very carefully in order to find something:",
        "examples": [
          "comb somewhere for something The police combed the whole area for evidence.",
          "comb through Investigators combed through the wreckage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "combination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the mixture you get when two or more things are combined:",
        "examples": [
          "Strawberries and cream - a perfect combination.",
          "A combination of tiredness and boredom caused me to fall asleep.",
          "in combination with This drug can be safely used in combination with other medicines.",
          "winning combination Her experience and energy are a winning combination (= a successful mixture) in business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement in a particular order:",
        "examples": [
          "From the letters X Y Z, we can get three combinations of two letters: XY, XZ, and YZ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of letters or numbers in a particular order that can be used to open some types of locks:",
        "examples": [
          "He forgot the combination for his bike lock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture obtained when two or more things are combined:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Green is a combination of blue and yellow.",
          "[ C ] A combination of tiredness and boredom made me doze off in class.",
          "We'll be working in combination with (= together with) two other departments on this project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a result of two or more things joining together:",
        "examples": [
          "a combination of sth and sth A combination of economic slowdown and tax cuts is having a drastic effect on public finances.",
          "New technologies work particularly well when they are used in combination with traditional classroom learning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "combinations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the mixture you get when two or more things are combined:",
        "examples": [
          "Strawberries and cream - a perfect combination.",
          "A combination of tiredness and boredom caused me to fall asleep.",
          "in combination with This drug can be safely used in combination with other medicines.",
          "winning combination Her experience and energy are a winning combination (= a successful mixture) in business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement in a particular order:",
        "examples": [
          "From the letters X Y Z, we can get three combinations of two letters: XY, XZ, and YZ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of letters or numbers in a particular order that can be used to open some types of locks:",
        "examples": [
          "He forgot the combination for his bike lock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture obtained when two or more things are combined:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Green is a combination of blue and yellow.",
          "[ C ] A combination of tiredness and boredom made me doze off in class.",
          "We'll be working in combination with (= together with) two other departments on this project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a result of two or more things joining together:",
        "examples": [
          "a combination of sth and sth A combination of economic slowdown and tax cuts is having a drastic effect on public finances.",
          "New technologies work particularly well when they are used in combination with traditional classroom learning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "combine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) exist together, or join together to make a single thing or group:",
        "examples": [
          "None of us has much money so let's combine what we've got.",
          "be combined with Sickness, combined with (= together with) terrible weather, contrived to ruin the trip.",
          "combine against The two countries combined against their common enemy.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] These normally harmless substances combine to form a highly poisonous gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone combines two or more qualities, they have both of those qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "combine something and something As a writer, he combined wit and passion.",
          "combine something with something The band combines musical talent with brilliant showmanship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do two activities at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "combine something and something She manages to successfully combine family life and a career.",
          "combine something with something This exercise combines stretching with deep breathing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or organizations acting together in business:",
        "examples": [
          "a Japanese industrial combine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large farming machine that cuts the plant, separates the seed from the stem, and cleans the grain as it moves across a field",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to unite or to join together to make a single thing or group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] None of us has much money so let’s combine what we’ve got.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] When hydrogen and oxygen molecules combine to form water, heat and electricity are produced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you combine two activities, you do both at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She manages to successfully combine motherhood and a career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or organizations acting together:",
        "examples": [
          "Over the years they established a large media combine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join together in order to make a single thing or group, or to join things together in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a much better chance of success if they combine forces.",
          "combine with sth It was the first time in Britain that a concrete producer had combined with a cement manufacturer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join together to have a particular effect, or to join things together in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "combine with sth The burden of bad loans has combined with government foot-dragging to slow the pace of modernization.",
          "combine sth with sth He said the plan should be combined with tax cuts, including a reduction in business rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have two different parts or qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "combine sth with sth The supercentre combines a traditional store with a full-service grocery section.",
          "combine sth and sth This is the beer that best combines good taste and a low calorie count."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or organizations that work together in business:",
        "examples": [
          "The acquisition would create a combine publishing five of the six national daily newspapers in the Netherlands."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "combined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the combined value, weight, etc. of two or more things is the value or weight of them added together:",
        "examples": [
          "The combined value of the big six tobacco companies is just £57 billion.",
          "have a combined value/turnover/total, etc. of sth Paul and Clare have a combined income of $80,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of two or more different things joined together:",
        "examples": [
          "Shareholders of each group are to own about 50% of the combined company.",
          "The task before us is daunting, but the combined efforts of all of us will produce positive results."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "combines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) exist together, or join together to make a single thing or group:",
        "examples": [
          "None of us has much money so let's combine what we've got.",
          "be combined with Sickness, combined with (= together with) terrible weather, contrived to ruin the trip.",
          "combine against The two countries combined against their common enemy.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] These normally harmless substances combine to form a highly poisonous gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone combines two or more qualities, they have both of those qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "combine something and something As a writer, he combined wit and passion.",
          "combine something with something The band combines musical talent with brilliant showmanship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do two activities at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "combine something and something She manages to successfully combine family life and a career.",
          "combine something with something This exercise combines stretching with deep breathing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or organizations acting together in business:",
        "examples": [
          "a Japanese industrial combine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large farming machine that cuts the plant, separates the seed from the stem, and cleans the grain as it moves across a field",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to unite or to join together to make a single thing or group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] None of us has much money so let’s combine what we’ve got.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] When hydrogen and oxygen molecules combine to form water, heat and electricity are produced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you combine two activities, you do both at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She manages to successfully combine motherhood and a career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or organizations acting together:",
        "examples": [
          "Over the years they established a large media combine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join together in order to make a single thing or group, or to join things together in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a much better chance of success if they combine forces.",
          "combine with sth It was the first time in Britain that a concrete producer had combined with a cement manufacturer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join together to have a particular effect, or to join things together in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "combine with sth The burden of bad loans has combined with government foot-dragging to slow the pace of modernization.",
          "combine sth with sth He said the plan should be combined with tax cuts, including a reduction in business rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have two different parts or qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "combine sth with sth The supercentre combines a traditional store with a full-service grocery section.",
          "combine sth and sth This is the beer that best combines good taste and a low calorie count."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or organizations that work together in business:",
        "examples": [
          "The acquisition would create a combine publishing five of the six national daily newspapers in the Netherlands."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "combing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tidy your hair using a comb:",
        "examples": [
          "She combed her hair and put on some lipstick.",
          "comb something out I've been trying to comb out (= remove using a comb) the knots in her hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search a place or an area very carefully in order to find something:",
        "examples": [
          "comb somewhere for something The police combed the whole area for evidence.",
          "comb through Investigators combed through the wreckage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "combining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) exist together, or join together to make a single thing or group:",
        "examples": [
          "None of us has much money so let's combine what we've got.",
          "be combined with Sickness, combined with (= together with) terrible weather, contrived to ruin the trip.",
          "combine against The two countries combined against their common enemy.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] These normally harmless substances combine to form a highly poisonous gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone combines two or more qualities, they have both of those qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "combine something and something As a writer, he combined wit and passion.",
          "combine something with something The band combines musical talent with brilliant showmanship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do two activities at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "combine something and something She manages to successfully combine family life and a career.",
          "combine something with something This exercise combines stretching with deep breathing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "combo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small group of musicians who play dance and jazz music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a combination of different things:",
        "examples": [
          "That's a funny combo - pink and orange.",
          "I'll have the burrito and taco combo, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of musicians who play together, esp. jazz musicians",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "combos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small group of musicians who play dance and jazz music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a combination of different things:",
        "examples": [
          "That's a funny combo - pink and orange.",
          "I'll have the burrito and taco combo, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of musicians who play together, esp. jazz musicians",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "combs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of plastic, wood, or metal with a thin row of long, narrow parts along one side, used to tidy and arrange your hair",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small comb-shaped object that women put in their hair to hold their hair away from their face or for decoration",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, red, growth on a chicken's head",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tidy your hair using a comb:",
        "examples": [
          "She combed her hair and put on some lipstick.",
          "comb something out I've been trying to comb out (= remove using a comb) the knots in her hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search a place or an area very carefully in order to find something:",
        "examples": [
          "comb somewhere for something The police combed the whole area for evidence.",
          "comb through Investigators combed through the wreckage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip of plastic, wood, or metal with a row of long, narrow parts along one side, which is used to arrange or hold the hair:",
        "examples": [
          "Combs have been used from ancient times by women to hold and fix their hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search a place or an area very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "The police combed the surrounding woods for evidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange your hair by pulling a comb through it:",
        "examples": [
          "She combed her hair and put on some lipstick."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "combust": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to start to burn:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole ship might spontaneously combust (= start burning without being set on fire)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "combustible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to burn easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Wood and coal are both combustible substances."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "combustion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of burning",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the chemical process in which substances mix with oxygen in the air to produce heat and light",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of burning:",
        "examples": [
          "Fuel combustion produces energy to run machines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comeback": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone or something becomes popular, famous, or successful again after a period of being much less popular, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "make a comeback She's trying to make a comeback with her first album for 20 years.",
          "stage a comeback Comfort foods like macaroni cheese are staging a comeback.",
          "mount a comeback The car industry has been able to mount a comeback."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a team that has been losing starts to win or draw (= have the same score as the other team):",
        "examples": [
          "stage a comeback The team staged the most improbable comeback in baseball history.",
          "mount a comeback Aston Villa mounted a comeback as half-time approached."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reply, usually a clever or funny one, to a comment, criticism, or insult:",
        "examples": [
          "snappy comeback Before he could deliver a snappy comeback (= a quick, clever reply) she had walked out.",
          "I'd love to make some sort of witty comeback, but I don't actually care that much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a return to an earlier and better position or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The band was popular in the late '70s, and had a comeback in the early '90s."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comebacks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone or something becomes popular, famous, or successful again after a period of being much less popular, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "make a comeback She's trying to make a comeback with her first album for 20 years.",
          "stage a comeback Comfort foods like macaroni cheese are staging a comeback.",
          "mount a comeback The car industry has been able to mount a comeback."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a team that has been losing starts to win or draw (= have the same score as the other team):",
        "examples": [
          "stage a comeback The team staged the most improbable comeback in baseball history.",
          "mount a comeback Aston Villa mounted a comeback as half-time approached."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reply, usually a clever or funny one, to a comment, criticism, or insult:",
        "examples": [
          "snappy comeback Before he could deliver a snappy comeback (= a quick, clever reply) she had walked out.",
          "I'd love to make some sort of witty comeback, but I don't actually care that much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a return to an earlier and better position or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The band was popular in the late '70s, and had a comeback in the early '90s."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comedian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to make people laugh by telling jokes and funny stories or by copying the behaviour or speech of famous people:",
        "examples": [
          "a stand-up comedian"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to make people laugh by telling jokes and amusing stories or by copying the behavior or speech of famous people:",
        "examples": [
          "a stand-up comedian"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comedians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to make people laugh by telling jokes and funny stories or by copying the behaviour or speech of famous people:",
        "examples": [
          "a stand-up comedian"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to make people laugh by telling jokes and amusing stories or by copying the behavior or speech of famous people:",
        "examples": [
          "a stand-up comedian"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comedies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a (type of) film, play, or book that is intentionally funny either in its characters or its action:",
        "examples": [
          "His latest movie is described as a \"romantic comedy\".",
          "I prefer Shakespeare's comedies to his tragedies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the humorous part of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The vicar's forgetting his lines in the middle of the speech provided some good comedy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of comedy in which the social behaviour of a particular group of people is made to appear silly:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel is both a tender memoir and a comedy of manners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movie, play, or book that is intentionally amusing either in its characters or its action:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] A lot of Shakespeare’s plays are comedies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Comedy is also the amusing part of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] When John forgot his lines in the middle of the speech it provided some good comedy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comedy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a (type of) film, play, or book that is intentionally funny either in its characters or its action:",
        "examples": [
          "His latest movie is described as a \"romantic comedy\".",
          "I prefer Shakespeare's comedies to his tragedies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the humorous part of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The vicar's forgetting his lines in the middle of the speech provided some good comedy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of comedy in which the social behaviour of a particular group of people is made to appear silly:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel is both a tender memoir and a comedy of manners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movie, play, or book that is intentionally amusing either in its characters or its action:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] A lot of Shakespeare’s plays are comedies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Comedy is also the amusing part of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] When John forgot his lines in the middle of the speech it provided some good comedy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who arrives somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Most people sold to the first comers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is likely to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a young star from the moment he arrived - everybody thought he was a comer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object that moves around the sun, usually at a great distance from it, that is seen on rare occasions from the earth as a bright line in the sky",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a body of rock and ice that travels around the sun and that, as it nears the sun, develops a long tail of small pieces that can be seen",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "comeuppance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person's bad luck that is considered to be a fair and deserved punishment for something bad that they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "get your comeuppance She'll get her comeuppance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a punishment or some bad luck that is considered to be fair and deserved punishment for something bad that someone has done:",
        "examples": [
          "She’ll get her comeuppance, don’t worry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comfort": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain:",
        "examples": [
          "for comfort She evidently dresses for comfort.",
          "It's a little too hot for comfort.",
          "in the comfort of Now you can watch the latest films in the comfort of your own room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of feeling better after feeling sad or worried, or something that makes you feel better in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The letters that people wrote after his death gave me a lot of comfort.",
          "It's some comfort to his wife (= it makes her feel less sad) to know that he died instantly and didn't suffer.",
          "if it's any comfort I've got to take an exam too, if it's any comfort (= if it makes you feel better to know that we share the same problem or bad luck).",
          "draw comfort from I know she goes out a lot at night, but I draw comfort from the fact that she's always with friends.",
          "take comfort from She did not win the competition, but she can take comfort from the number of books she has sold.",
          "comfort to He's a great comfort to his mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of having a pleasant life with enough money for everything that you need:",
        "examples": [
          "in comfort He could retire now and live in comfort for the rest of his life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes your life easy and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "home comfort After the trip, it was nice getting back to a few home comforts.",
          "creature comforts She's always liked her creature comforts (= the type of pleasure found in the house, for example warmth, food, etc.)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel better when they are sad or worried:",
        "examples": [
          "The girl's mother was at home today, being comforted by relatives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pleasant and satisfying feeling of being physically or mentally free from pain and suffering, or something that provides this feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He’s a great comfort to his mother.",
          "[ U ] I have to take an exam, too, if it’s any comfort to you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comfortable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Comfortable furniture and clothes provide a pleasant feeling and do not give you any physical problems:",
        "examples": [
          "a comfortable bed/sofa",
          "comfortable shoes/trousers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relaxed and free from pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you comfortable or shall I turn the heat down?",
          "I don't feel comfortable in high heels.",
          "make yourself comfortable Do sit down and make yourself comfortable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an ill or injured person in hospital is comfortable, they are not feeling too much pain.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are comfortable with a situation, you are not worried about it:",
        "examples": [
          "comfortable with I'm not comfortable with the idea of leaving her on her own."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having enough money for a good standard of living:",
        "examples": [
          "They're not fabulously rich or anything, but they're quite comfortable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you win a game or competition by a comfortable amount, you win easily:",
        "examples": [
          "a comfortable lead/victory"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing a relaxing feeling of physical comfort esp. because of shape or materials:",
        "examples": [
          "a comfortable bed/car/dress",
          "Are you comfortable or is it too hot?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Comfortable also means relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m not comfortable speaking in front of an audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Comfortable also means having enough money for a good standard of living:",
        "examples": [
          "They’re not rich but I think they’re quite comfortable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a competition, if you have a comfortable lead over the other competitors you are winning easily.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "comfortably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a comfortable way:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without financial or other problems:",
        "examples": [
          "We could live fairly comfortably on Edward's salary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having enough money to lead a good life:",
        "examples": [
          "She is comfortably off but by no means rich."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that produces a relaxing feeling of physical comfort:",
        "examples": [
          "They were comfortably settled in on the sofa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a competition, if you are leading comfortably over the other competitors you are winning easily:",
        "examples": [
          "After three periods, the Knicks comfortably led the Pacers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comforted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel better when they are sad or worried:",
        "examples": [
          "The girl's mother was at home today, being comforted by relatives."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comforting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel less sad or worried:",
        "examples": [
          "I found her words very comforting.",
          "Hot soup is very comforting on a cold winter's day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comforts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain:",
        "examples": [
          "for comfort She evidently dresses for comfort.",
          "It's a little too hot for comfort.",
          "in the comfort of Now you can watch the latest films in the comfort of your own room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of feeling better after feeling sad or worried, or something that makes you feel better in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The letters that people wrote after his death gave me a lot of comfort.",
          "It's some comfort to his wife (= it makes her feel less sad) to know that he died instantly and didn't suffer.",
          "if it's any comfort I've got to take an exam too, if it's any comfort (= if it makes you feel better to know that we share the same problem or bad luck).",
          "draw comfort from I know she goes out a lot at night, but I draw comfort from the fact that she's always with friends.",
          "take comfort from She did not win the competition, but she can take comfort from the number of books she has sold.",
          "comfort to He's a great comfort to his mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of having a pleasant life with enough money for everything that you need:",
        "examples": [
          "in comfort He could retire now and live in comfort for the rest of his life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes your life easy and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "home comfort After the trip, it was nice getting back to a few home comforts.",
          "creature comforts She's always liked her creature comforts (= the type of pleasure found in the house, for example warmth, food, etc.)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel better when they are sad or worried:",
        "examples": [
          "The girl's mother was at home today, being comforted by relatives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pleasant and satisfying feeling of being physically or mentally free from pain and suffering, or something that provides this feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He’s a great comfort to his mother.",
          "[ U ] I have to take an exam, too, if it’s any comfort to you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comfy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "a comfy chair"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "funny and making you want to laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "a comic actor/performance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a magazine or book that contains a set of stories told in pictures with a small amount of writing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who entertains people by telling jokes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the section of a newspaper where comic strips appear:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad read the front page while the kids read the comics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you want to laugh; amusing:",
        "examples": [
          "a comic actor/performance/writer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a magazine, esp. for children, that contains a set of stories told in pictures with a small amount of writing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a comedian",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "comical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "funny in a strange or silly way:",
        "examples": [
          "He looked so comical in that hat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you want to laugh; amusing:",
        "examples": [
          "Tell me the truth – do I look comical (= strange or foolish) in this hat?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the section of a newspaper where comic strips appear:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad read the front page while the kids read the comics.",
          "He always read the comics and the sports section before the news.",
          "They decided to move his cartoon strip off the comics page and onto one of the features pages.",
          "Artists can express diverse and sometimes controversial ideas in the comics pages.",
          "I was an avid reader of both the comics and the arts section."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the movements of people arriving at places and leaving places:",
        "examples": [
          "I sometimes just look out the window and watch the comings and goings of everyone in the street."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the symbol , used in writing to separate parts of a sentence showing a slight pause, or to separate the single things in a list",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark (,) used in writing to separate parts of a sentence showing a slight pause, or to separate the various single items in a list",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "command": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an order, especially one given by a soldier:",
        "examples": [
          "at someone’s command You will run forward at (= when you hear) my command.",
          "give the command When I give the command, fire!",
          "obey a command He hated being in the army because he had to obey commands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "control over someone or something and responsibility for him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "have command over At that time, a Roman consul had command over two legions, or roughly 12,000 soldiers.",
          "Colonel Sailing has command over the Guards Regiment.",
          "in command of Ronnie found himself in command of 250 men.",
          "take command of Lee took command of the Confederate Army in 1862.",
          "under the command of The soldiers were under the command of a tough sergeant major."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an instruction to a computer to perform a particular action",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a great knowledge of a subject and an ability to use that knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "have a command of She has an impressive command of the English language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a view:",
        "examples": [
          "the castle's position with its command of the surrounding countryside"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone an order:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The officer commanded his men to shoot.",
          "[ + that ] He commanded that the troops (should) cross the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control someone or something and tell him, her, or it what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Colonel Sailing commands the Guards Regiment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deserve and get something good, such as attention, respect, or a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "command respect She was one of those teachers who just commanded respect.",
          "She commands one of the highest fees per film in Hollywood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a view:",
        "examples": [
          "command a view The master bedroom commands a view of rolling green hills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of soldiers or an area controlled by a commander:",
        "examples": [
          "Western Command"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone an order or orders with authority:",
        "examples": [
          "The police commanded the driver to stop the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deserve and receive because of special qualities or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "She commands one of the highest salaries in Hollywood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good knowledge of something and the ability to use it:",
        "examples": [
          "The study of physics requires a command of mathematics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an order, or the authority to give orders:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] “When I give the command, fall in!” the officer shouted.",
          "[ U ] General MacArthur took command of (= took military control over) United Nations forces in South Korea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In computing, a command is an instruction to a computer to perform a specific action.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an instruction to a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Jobs in manufacturing are more likely to involve typing in commands on a computer than pulling levers on machines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commanded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone an order:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The officer commanded his men to shoot.",
          "[ + that ] He commanded that the troops (should) cross the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control someone or something and tell him, her, or it what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Colonel Sailing commands the Guards Regiment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deserve and get something good, such as attention, respect, or a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "command respect She was one of those teachers who just commanded respect.",
          "She commands one of the highest fees per film in Hollywood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a view:",
        "examples": [
          "command a view The master bedroom commands a view of rolling green hills."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commandeer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take possession of or control private property by force or for military use",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take possession or control of private property, esp. by force:",
        "examples": [
          "Some visitors commandeered outdoor tables on the balcony."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commandeered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take possession of or control private property by force or for military use",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "commandeering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take possession of or control private property by force or for military use",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "commander": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an officer who is in charge of a military operation, or an officer of a particular rank in many countries' naval forces:",
        "examples": [
          "Commander Phillips/James Phillips",
          "[ as form of address ] Yes, Commander."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a naval officer of middle rank, above lieutenant",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "commanders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an officer who is in charge of a military operation, or an officer of a particular rank in many countries' naval forces:",
        "examples": [
          "Commander Phillips/James Phillips",
          "[ as form of address ] Yes, Commander."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a naval officer of middle rank, above lieutenant",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "commanding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having the authority to give orders:",
        "examples": [
          "a commanding officer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A commanding voice or manner seems to have authority and therefore demands your attention:",
        "examples": [
          "his commanding presence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a very successful position and likely to win or succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a commanding lead in the championships."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position or view from which a lot of land can be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "The house occupies a commanding position at the top of the valley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a position of authority or control:",
        "examples": [
          "Her commanding officer said her performance was excellent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A commanding voice or manner is one that seems to have authority and therefore gets your attention.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "commandment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an order, especially one of the Ten Commandments",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the ten important rules of behavior that the Bible says were given by God to Moses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "commandments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an order, especially one of the Ten Commandments",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the ten important rules of behavior that the Bible says were given by God to Moses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "commando": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who is specially trained to make attacks on enemy areas that are very dangerous or difficult to attack:",
        "examples": [
          "He was an experienced commando with 13 years in the Special Forces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of soldiers that are specially trained to make attacks on enemy areas that are very dangerous or difficult to attack:",
        "examples": [
          "Trevor volunteered for Special Service and joined 1 Commando."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of soldiers trained to make quick and often dangerous attacks inside enemy areas, or a member of such a group:",
        "examples": [
          "a team of commandos"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commandos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who is specially trained to make attacks on enemy areas that are very dangerous or difficult to attack:",
        "examples": [
          "He was an experienced commando with 13 years in the Special Forces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of soldiers that are specially trained to make attacks on enemy areas that are very dangerous or difficult to attack:",
        "examples": [
          "Trevor volunteered for Special Service and joined 1 Commando."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of soldiers trained to make quick and often dangerous attacks inside enemy areas, or a member of such a group:",
        "examples": [
          "a team of commandos"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commands": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an order, especially one given by a soldier:",
        "examples": [
          "at someone’s command You will run forward at (= when you hear) my command.",
          "give the command When I give the command, fire!",
          "obey a command He hated being in the army because he had to obey commands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "control over someone or something and responsibility for him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "have command over At that time, a Roman consul had command over two legions, or roughly 12,000 soldiers.",
          "Colonel Sailing has command over the Guards Regiment.",
          "in command of Ronnie found himself in command of 250 men.",
          "take command of Lee took command of the Confederate Army in 1862.",
          "under the command of The soldiers were under the command of a tough sergeant major."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an instruction to a computer to perform a particular action",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a great knowledge of a subject and an ability to use that knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "have a command of She has an impressive command of the English language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a view:",
        "examples": [
          "the castle's position with its command of the surrounding countryside"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone an order:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The officer commanded his men to shoot.",
          "[ + that ] He commanded that the troops (should) cross the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control someone or something and tell him, her, or it what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Colonel Sailing commands the Guards Regiment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deserve and get something good, such as attention, respect, or a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "command respect She was one of those teachers who just commanded respect.",
          "She commands one of the highest fees per film in Hollywood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a view:",
        "examples": [
          "command a view The master bedroom commands a view of rolling green hills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of soldiers or an area controlled by a commander:",
        "examples": [
          "Western Command"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone an order or orders with authority:",
        "examples": [
          "The police commanded the driver to stop the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deserve and receive because of special qualities or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "She commands one of the highest salaries in Hollywood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good knowledge of something and the ability to use it:",
        "examples": [
          "The study of physics requires a command of mathematics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an order, or the authority to give orders:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] “When I give the command, fall in!” the officer shouted.",
          "[ U ] General MacArthur took command of (= took military control over) United Nations forces in South Korea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In computing, a command is an instruction to a computer to perform a specific action.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an instruction to a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Jobs in manufacturing are more likely to involve typing in commands on a computer than pulling levers on machines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the symbol , used in writing to separate parts of a sentence showing a slight pause, or to separate the single things in a list",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark (,) used in writing to separate parts of a sentence showing a slight pause, or to separate the various single items in a list",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "commemorate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remember officially and give respect to a great person or event, especially by a public ceremony or by making a statue or special building:",
        "examples": [
          "Gathered all together in this church, we commemorate those who lost their lives in the war.",
          "A statue has been built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the poet's birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show honor to the memory of an important person or event in a special way:",
        "examples": [
          "The ceremonies commemorated the 20th anniversary of the founding of the school."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commemorative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "done or made to officially remember and give respect to a great person or event:",
        "examples": [
          "a commemorative statue/stamp/service/plaque",
          "Instead of tickets, they gave out commemorative coffee mugs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to begin something:",
        "examples": [
          "We will commence building work in August of next year.",
          "Shall we let the meeting commence?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Unfortunately, he commenced speaking before all the guests had finished eating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He commenced speaking before all the guests had arrived."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commenced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin something:",
        "examples": [
          "We will commence building work in August of next year.",
          "Shall we let the meeting commence?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Unfortunately, he commenced speaking before all the guests had finished eating."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commences": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to begin something:",
        "examples": [
          "We will commence building work in August of next year.",
          "Shall we let the meeting commence?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Unfortunately, he commenced speaking before all the guests had finished eating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He commenced speaking before all the guests had arrived."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commencing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin something:",
        "examples": [
          "We will commence building work in August of next year.",
          "Shall we let the meeting commence?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Unfortunately, he commenced speaking before all the guests had finished eating."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to formally praise someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "commend someone for something The judge commended her for her bravery.",
          "commend someone on something Reeves commended his opponent on her historic victory.",
          "For a low-budget film, it has much to commend it (= it deserves praise).",
          "highly commended It says on the back cover of the book \"highly commended\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally praise or mention with approval someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Lamos should be commended for creating important opportunities for minority actors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commendable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "deserving praise:",
        "examples": [
          "commendable efforts/behaviour/bravery"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commendation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "praise, or an official statement that praises someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Several of the firefighters received commendation for their bravery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an honour such as a prize given to someone because they have done something that people admire:",
        "examples": [
          "He was very proud when his daughter received a commendation for her achievement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A commendation is a formal statement of praise for someone who has done something admirable.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "commensurate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a correct and suitable amount compared to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "commensurate with I am looking for a salary that is commensurate with my skills and experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suitable in amount or quality compared to something else; matching in degree:",
        "examples": [
          "The agency’s workload has increased without any commensurate increase in staff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you say or write that expresses your opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "comment on I don't want any comments on my new haircut, thank you!",
          "comment about Garry made a derogatory comment about one of his teachers.",
          "make a comment He made negative comments to the press.",
          "fair comment I suppose his criticism was fair comment (= a reasonable opinion).",
          "no comment She was asked about the pay increase but made no comment (= did not give an opinion)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you do not want to answer someone's question:",
        "examples": [
          "His publicist replied with a firm \"No comment\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a comment:",
        "examples": [
          "comment on My mum always comments on what I'm wearing.",
          "[ + that ] He commented that the two essays were rather similar.",
          "refuse to comment The official refused to comment on the matter.",
          "decline to comment The chief executive declined to comment on Khan's allegation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express an opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "The lawyer won’t comment publicly on the case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion or remark:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] One of his comments had to do with the state taxes.",
          "[ U ] The reporter couldn’t reach any government officials for comment (= to ask for their opinions)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commentary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a spoken description of an event on the radio or television that is broadcast as the event happens, or the action of providing this description:",
        "examples": [
          "commentary on The commentary on the Olympic Games was much better on the other channel.",
          "After retiring as a player she did football commentary for the BBC."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous description of events as they are happening:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave a hilarious running commentary of the match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "writing, art, etc. that explains a situation or expresses an opinion on it, or the opinions that it expresses:",
        "examples": [
          "There's good arts coverage in the newspaper, but not much political commentary.",
          "commentary on Is the sculpture meant to be a commentary on religion?",
          "social commentary She says that social commentary has become unfashionable among young playwrights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows what something is really like:",
        "examples": [
          "commentary on Is it possible that our judgment of others is really a commentary on how deserving we feel ourselves?",
          "sad commentary It is a sad commentary on our society that we have children locked up in adult jails.",
          "It's a sad commentary when technology that is supposed to bring people together causes so much division."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of remarks describing an event, esp. on radio or television, or a set of written notes explaining or expressing an opinion on a text or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the television commentary on the Olympic Games"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commentating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide a spoken description of and remarks on an event, especially a sports competition, as it happens:",
        "examples": [
          "She commentates on the tennis each year at Wimbledon.",
          "I always wanted to commentate on motor racing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commentator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a reporter for radio or television who provides a spoken description of and remarks on an event, especially a sports competition, as it happens:",
        "examples": [
          "a radio commentator",
          "a sports/football commentator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person on radio or television who describes and discusses news events, sports, books, or other subjects",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "commentators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a reporter for radio or television who provides a spoken description of and remarks on an event, especially a sports competition, as it happens:",
        "examples": [
          "a radio commentator",
          "a sports/football commentator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person on radio or television who describes and discusses news events, sports, books, or other subjects",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "commenting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a comment:",
        "examples": [
          "comment on My mum always comments on what I'm wearing.",
          "[ + that ] He commented that the two essays were rather similar.",
          "refuse to comment The official refused to comment on the matter.",
          "decline to comment The chief executive declined to comment on Khan's allegation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you say or write that expresses your opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "comment on I don't want any comments on my new haircut, thank you!",
          "comment about Garry made a derogatory comment about one of his teachers.",
          "make a comment He made negative comments to the press.",
          "fair comment I suppose his criticism was fair comment (= a reasonable opinion).",
          "no comment She was asked about the pay increase but made no comment (= did not give an opinion)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you do not want to answer someone's question:",
        "examples": [
          "His publicist replied with a firm \"No comment\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a comment:",
        "examples": [
          "comment on My mum always comments on what I'm wearing.",
          "[ + that ] He commented that the two essays were rather similar.",
          "refuse to comment The official refused to comment on the matter.",
          "decline to comment The chief executive declined to comment on Khan's allegation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express an opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "The lawyer won’t comment publicly on the case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion or remark:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] One of his comments had to do with the state taxes.",
          "[ U ] The reporter couldn’t reach any government officials for comment (= to ask for their opinions)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commerce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activities involved in buying and selling things:",
        "examples": [
          "the world of commerce and industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the buying and selling of goods and services, esp. in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress has the power to regulate commerce between the states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying and selling products and services:",
        "examples": [
          "Online commerce is expected to continue to increase.",
          "foreign/global/international commerce"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commercial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "related to making money by buying and selling things:",
        "examples": [
          "a commercial organization/venture/success",
          "commercial law",
          "The commercial future of the company looks very promising.",
          "All commercial fishing is prohibited, but managed sport fishing is allowed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A commercial product can be bought by or is intended to be bought by the general public:",
        "examples": [
          "commercial product Some robotic research prototypes have generated commercial products.",
          "This is a commercial product, not free software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for selling goods or providing services for money, rather than for personal use:",
        "examples": [
          "commercial property His company deals in both residential and commercial property.",
          "commercial vehicle You need a special licence to operate a commercial vehicle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to travel for members of the public, rather than for companies, private individuals, or the military:",
        "examples": [
          "The cost of charter flights was six times the rate of commercial flights.",
          "Commercial and military cargo planes from several nations began landing with supplies across the region.",
          "She attended a flight school and earned both private and commercial pilot's licences.",
          "The big commercial travel websites are still the best places for comparing fares and buying tickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a record, film, book, etc. that has been produced with the aim of making money and as a result has little artistic value:",
        "examples": [
          "The actor tends to alternate between indie art films and more commercial projects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to radio or television paid for by advertisements that are broadcast between and during programmes:",
        "examples": [
          "Now it's time for a commercial break."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advertisement that is broadcast on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "He went to make a drink during the commercials.",
          "commercial for She was in a commercial for breakfast cereal.",
          "a car/fast food commercial"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a paid advertisement on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "We all ran to get something to eat during the commercials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to make money, or relating to a business intended to make money:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie was a commercial success (= it made money), but the critics hated it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to businesses and their activities:",
        "examples": [
          "Planning issues continue to stall the company's proposed commercial development.",
          "commercial sales/services/transactions etc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a product or service that can be bought by the public:",
        "examples": [
          "The airport handles 663 commercial flights a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for making a profit or relating to making a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "The business was never intended to be a commercial enterprise.",
          "commercial success/value Some traditional producers are finally enjoying commercial success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe radio or television that is paid for by the advertisements it broadcasts:",
        "examples": [
          "The commission, which licenses and regulates commercial TV, ordered the ad off air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disapproving used to describe a product, especially a record, film, or book, which is made to make a profit rather than be of a high artistic quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Their music is a little too commercial for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advertisement that is broadcast on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "American manufacturers have produced a series of TV commercials highlighting manufacturing successes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shares in a company that sells goods to consumers:",
        "examples": [
          "Commercials ended the year down 3.5%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commercially": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to the buying and selling of goods and services in order to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Does the market research show that the product will succeed commercially?",
          "commercially available The drug won't be commercially available until it has been thoroughly tested.",
          "commercially viable Carrying one person into orbit is probably not commercially viable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is related to making money:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie was a great success commercially.",
          "Managers need to be encouraged to think more commercially."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in order to be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "make/manufacture/produce sth commercially No-one is yet manufacturing the product commercially.",
          "Right now, corn is the primary ingredient for commercially available biofuels."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commercials": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "related to making money by buying and selling things:",
        "examples": [
          "a commercial organization/venture/success",
          "commercial law",
          "The commercial future of the company looks very promising.",
          "All commercial fishing is prohibited, but managed sport fishing is allowed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A commercial product can be bought by or is intended to be bought by the general public:",
        "examples": [
          "commercial product Some robotic research prototypes have generated commercial products.",
          "This is a commercial product, not free software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for selling goods or providing services for money, rather than for personal use:",
        "examples": [
          "commercial property His company deals in both residential and commercial property.",
          "commercial vehicle You need a special licence to operate a commercial vehicle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to travel for members of the public, rather than for companies, private individuals, or the military:",
        "examples": [
          "The cost of charter flights was six times the rate of commercial flights.",
          "Commercial and military cargo planes from several nations began landing with supplies across the region.",
          "She attended a flight school and earned both private and commercial pilot's licences.",
          "The big commercial travel websites are still the best places for comparing fares and buying tickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a record, film, book, etc. that has been produced with the aim of making money and as a result has little artistic value:",
        "examples": [
          "The actor tends to alternate between indie art films and more commercial projects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to radio or television paid for by advertisements that are broadcast between and during programmes:",
        "examples": [
          "Now it's time for a commercial break."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advertisement that is broadcast on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "He went to make a drink during the commercials.",
          "commercial for She was in a commercial for breakfast cereal.",
          "a car/fast food commercial"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a paid advertisement on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "We all ran to get something to eat during the commercials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to make money, or relating to a business intended to make money:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie was a commercial success (= it made money), but the critics hated it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to businesses and their activities:",
        "examples": [
          "Planning issues continue to stall the company's proposed commercial development.",
          "commercial sales/services/transactions etc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a product or service that can be bought by the public:",
        "examples": [
          "The airport handles 663 commercial flights a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for making a profit or relating to making a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "The business was never intended to be a commercial enterprise.",
          "commercial success/value Some traditional producers are finally enjoying commercial success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe radio or television that is paid for by the advertisements it broadcasts:",
        "examples": [
          "The commission, which licenses and regulates commercial TV, ordered the ad off air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disapproving used to describe a product, especially a record, film, or book, which is made to make a profit rather than be of a high artistic quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Their music is a little too commercial for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advertisement that is broadcast on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "American manufacturers have produced a series of TV commercials highlighting manufacturing successes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shares in a company that sells goods to consumers:",
        "examples": [
          "Commercials ended the year down 3.5%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "disapproving for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofcommunist",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "commies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "disapproving for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofcommunist",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "commission": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to formally choose someone to do a special piece of work, or to formally ask for a special piece of work from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper commissioned a series of articles on the worst excesses of the fashion industry.",
          "She's commissioned an artist to paint her portrait."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone the official authority to be an officer in the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "be commissioned as Grandfather was commissioned as Group Captain in the RAF just before the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have been formally chosen to discover information about a problem or examine the reasons why the problem exists:",
        "examples": [
          "commission on a commission on alcohol abuse/racial tension",
          "set up a commission The government has set up a commission to investigate the problem of inner city violence.",
          "establish a commission The premier said he would establish a commission to investigate the scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a payment to someone who sells goods that is directly related to the amount sold, or a system that uses such payments:",
        "examples": [
          "by commission Is she paid a regular wage or is it by commission only?",
          "on commission Most of the work I do is on commission.",
          "get a commission on She gets a 15 percent commission on every machine she sells."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request to do a special piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She's just got a commission to paint Sir Ellis Pike's wife.",
          "do a commission Do you do commissions?",
          "take a commission She doesn't take commissions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of committing a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "the commission of the crime/offence/murder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official authority to be an officer in the armed forces",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have been formally chosen and given the authority to get information about a problem or to perform other special duties:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress appointed a commission to study immigration policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal request to do a special piece of work for payment:",
        "examples": [
          "She received a commission to paint the governor’s portrait."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official authority to be an officer in the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "She received her commission as a lieutenant in the US Army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing something that is illegal or considered wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "the commission of a crime"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of payment based on a percentage of the value of sales or other business done, or a payment to someone working under such a system:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] As a real estate agent, her commission is between 4% and 6% on every sale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone to do a piece of work, or to have a piece of work done:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper commissioned a series of articles on the fashion industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a payment to someone who sells homes, products, investments, etc., which is directly related to the amount they sell, or the practice of receiving these payments:",
        "examples": [
          "make/pay/receive a commission The airline agreed to pay travel agents a 3% commission.",
          "His monthly salary, which is based on commissions, has dropped from about $7,000 to $1,000.",
          "be on commission People often work harder when they're on commission."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have been officially chosen to examine a problem and advise on the best action to take:",
        "examples": [
          "appoint/create/establish/set up a commission Congress appointed a commission to investigate the causes of the financial crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official organization whose job is to manage a particular activity, suggest laws relating to the activity, and make certain that laws are obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "communications/energy/planning, etc. commission The Energy Commission announced rules that bar municipal utilities from signing new contracts with coal-fired power plants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request to do a particular piece of work for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "accept/get/receive a commission When he was 19, he got a commission to write an orchestra piece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone do a particular piece of work for you:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper commissioned a series of articles on the fashion industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "broken or not available to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "put sth/take sth out of commission In Port Arthur, three major refineries were taken out of commission by power failures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commissioned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a member of the armed forces) having achieved the rank of officer by receiving a commission (= an official order) rather than by rising from the lower ranks:",
        "examples": [
          "On leaving Cambridge he did his military service as a commissioned officer in the Royal Engineers.",
          "He was the first African-American to serve as a commissioned Navy officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A commissioned piece of work has been formally asked for by someone in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "The piece was choreographed by Twyla Tharp to a commissioned score by Elvis Costello.",
          "At the front of the building will be a specially commissioned sculpture.",
          "A commissioned study of healthcare needs across the region has not yet been completed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A commissioned person has been formally asked to produce something by a person in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "The accompanying pictures were drawn by a commissioned artist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A commissioned salesperson (= someone who sells things) receives payment that is directly related to the amount they sell:",
        "examples": [
          "You're working with a commissioned salesperson who only stands to gain if he makes the deal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commissioner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an important official who has responsibility in a government department or another organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the commissioner in charge of the police force"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in many sports in the US, a person who is in charge of controlling the way the sport is organized:",
        "examples": [
          "He dreamed of being baseball commissioner long before he was persuaded to run for president.",
          "The NFL commissioner fined the team $250,000 for breaking league rules."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official in charge of a government department or other organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the police commissioner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official in charge of a government department or other organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The EU's budget commissioner said the behaviour of member states had to change.",
          "a police commissioner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a commission:",
        "examples": [
          "Some commissioners complained of being inadequately informed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commissions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to formally choose someone to do a special piece of work, or to formally ask for a special piece of work from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper commissioned a series of articles on the worst excesses of the fashion industry.",
          "She's commissioned an artist to paint her portrait."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone the official authority to be an officer in the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "be commissioned as Grandfather was commissioned as Group Captain in the RAF just before the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have been formally chosen to discover information about a problem or examine the reasons why the problem exists:",
        "examples": [
          "commission on a commission on alcohol abuse/racial tension",
          "set up a commission The government has set up a commission to investigate the problem of inner city violence.",
          "establish a commission The premier said he would establish a commission to investigate the scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a payment to someone who sells goods that is directly related to the amount sold, or a system that uses such payments:",
        "examples": [
          "by commission Is she paid a regular wage or is it by commission only?",
          "on commission Most of the work I do is on commission.",
          "get a commission on She gets a 15 percent commission on every machine she sells."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request to do a special piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She's just got a commission to paint Sir Ellis Pike's wife.",
          "do a commission Do you do commissions?",
          "take a commission She doesn't take commissions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of committing a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "the commission of the crime/offence/murder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official authority to be an officer in the armed forces",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have been formally chosen and given the authority to get information about a problem or to perform other special duties:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress appointed a commission to study immigration policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal request to do a special piece of work for payment:",
        "examples": [
          "She received a commission to paint the governor’s portrait."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official authority to be an officer in the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "She received her commission as a lieutenant in the US Army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing something that is illegal or considered wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "the commission of a crime"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of payment based on a percentage of the value of sales or other business done, or a payment to someone working under such a system:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] As a real estate agent, her commission is between 4% and 6% on every sale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone to do a piece of work, or to have a piece of work done:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper commissioned a series of articles on the fashion industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a payment to someone who sells homes, products, investments, etc., which is directly related to the amount they sell, or the practice of receiving these payments:",
        "examples": [
          "make/pay/receive a commission The airline agreed to pay travel agents a 3% commission.",
          "His monthly salary, which is based on commissions, has dropped from about $7,000 to $1,000.",
          "be on commission People often work harder when they're on commission."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have been officially chosen to examine a problem and advise on the best action to take:",
        "examples": [
          "appoint/create/establish/set up a commission Congress appointed a commission to investigate the causes of the financial crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official organization whose job is to manage a particular activity, suggest laws relating to the activity, and make certain that laws are obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "communications/energy/planning, etc. commission The Energy Commission announced rules that bar municipal utilities from signing new contracts with coal-fired power plants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request to do a particular piece of work for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "accept/get/receive a commission When he was 19, he got a commission to write an orchestra piece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone do a particular piece of work for you:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper commissioned a series of articles on the fashion industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "broken or not available to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "put sth/take sth out of commission In Port Arthur, three major refineries were taken out of commission by power failures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do something illegal or something that is considered wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sent to prison for a crime that he didn't commit.",
          "to commit adultery/murder",
          "to commit an offence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to promise or give your loyalty, time, or money to a particular principle, person, or plan of action:",
        "examples": [
          "commit yourself to something Like so many men, he has problems committing himself to a relationship.",
          "The government must commit itself to improving healthcare.",
          "commit to Once we have committed to this course of action there is no going back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express an opinion or to make a decision that you tell people about:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I can come but I won't commit myself till I know for sure.",
          "It's fine to discuss some ideas, but don't commit yourself at this stage.",
          "We'd love her to join our new project but she seems reluctant to commit herself.",
          "He committed himself to producing a new album as a tribute to his father.",
          "I'd love to know what they think about the president, but they aren't committing themselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make certain that you remember something:",
        "examples": [
          "She listened carefully to the music, as if she were committing it to memory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write something down:",
        "examples": [
          "Perhaps we should commit these ideas to paper before we forget them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone officially to prison or psychiatric hospital:",
        "examples": [
          "be committed to He was committed to prison for fraud.",
          "commit someone to something She was afraid doctors were going to commit her to a psychiatric institution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone to a higher court for a trial or to be sentenced (= given a punishment), or to send a case to a higher court to be tried there:",
        "examples": [
          "be committed for Three men were yesterday committed for trial on conspiracy charges.",
          "be committed to The men were remanded in custody and the case was committed to Preston crown court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to promise to give yourself, your money, your time, etc., to support something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] They wouldn’t commit (to giving) enough time or money to the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do not commit yourself about something, you refuse to express an opinion about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Neither candidate would commit himself on the issue of tax reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to actively put information in your memory or write it down:",
        "examples": [
          "These rules must be committed to memory.",
          "I wouldn't want to commit these comments to paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something illegal or considered wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "He committed a crime in providing the information to a reporter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to stay in a mental hospital or treatment center:",
        "examples": [
          "He was once committed to a state mental hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to promise to do something or to promise that something will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "commit to sth The CEO declined to commit to a time frame for the decision.",
          "commit to doing sth Families who sign up to the service have to commit to buying their groceries from one internet source for a year.",
          "commit yourself (to sth) Carefully check out arrangements before committing yourself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide or promise to use something for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "commit sth (to sth) Check who you are dealing with and the terms and conditions on the account before committing cash.",
          "commit sth to do sth He has committed $5 million of his own money to get the project going."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something illegal or that is considered wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "commit a crime/felony/offence",
          "She is charged with conspiracy to commit fraud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commitment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a promise or firm decision to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Players must make a commitment to play for a full season.",
          "Can you give a commitment that the money will be made available?",
          "The government reaffirmed its commitment to the peace process.",
          "The company has failed to honour its commitments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willingness to give your time and energy to a job, activity, or something that you believe in:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to thank the staff for having shown such commitment.",
          "They don't want to promote me because they think I lack commitment.",
          "She is known chiefly for her commitment to nuclear disarmament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you must do or deal with that takes your time:",
        "examples": [
          "family/work commitments",
          "I've got too many commitments at the moment to do an evening class.",
          "Having a dog is a big commitment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a promise to give yourself, your money, your time, etc., to support or buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "Try the product for two weeks with no commitment to buy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a promise or firm decision to do something, or the fact of promising something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was encouraged by the commitment of car manufacturers to improving dealer profitability.",
          "The mayor also pleaded for a commitment to the city's request for $250 million in federal funds.",
          "We will set an example to the rest of the public sector and business by making a commitment to buy recycled goods.",
          "a strong/firm commitment",
          "We can arrange for you to trial the equipment without commitment to buy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you have to pay, or the fact of promising to pay:",
        "examples": [
          "It is unclear whether the regulator can force a foreign firm to honour its UK pension commitments.",
          "We believe that a commitment of $25 million is a good investment for our policyholders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being willing to give your time and energy to something:",
        "examples": [
          "He argued that an organization's communications are crucial in influencing staff understanding and commitment.",
          "She is very bright, but she lacks commitment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you must do or deal with that takes your time:",
        "examples": [
          "Jury service is a public duty that many of us would like to avoid, because of work or family commitments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commitments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a promise or firm decision to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Players must make a commitment to play for a full season.",
          "Can you give a commitment that the money will be made available?",
          "The government reaffirmed its commitment to the peace process.",
          "The company has failed to honour its commitments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willingness to give your time and energy to a job, activity, or something that you believe in:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to thank the staff for having shown such commitment.",
          "They don't want to promote me because they think I lack commitment.",
          "She is known chiefly for her commitment to nuclear disarmament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you must do or deal with that takes your time:",
        "examples": [
          "family/work commitments",
          "I've got too many commitments at the moment to do an evening class.",
          "Having a dog is a big commitment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a promise to give yourself, your money, your time, etc., to support or buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "Try the product for two weeks with no commitment to buy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a promise or firm decision to do something, or the fact of promising something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was encouraged by the commitment of car manufacturers to improving dealer profitability.",
          "The mayor also pleaded for a commitment to the city's request for $250 million in federal funds.",
          "We will set an example to the rest of the public sector and business by making a commitment to buy recycled goods.",
          "a strong/firm commitment",
          "We can arrange for you to trial the equipment without commitment to buy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you have to pay, or the fact of promising to pay:",
        "examples": [
          "It is unclear whether the regulator can force a foreign firm to honour its UK pension commitments.",
          "We believe that a commitment of $25 million is a good investment for our policyholders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being willing to give your time and energy to something:",
        "examples": [
          "He argued that an organization's communications are crucial in influencing staff understanding and commitment.",
          "She is very bright, but she lacks commitment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you must do or deal with that takes your time:",
        "examples": [
          "Jury service is a public duty that many of us would like to avoid, because of work or family commitments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do something illegal or something that is considered wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sent to prison for a crime that he didn't commit.",
          "to commit adultery/murder",
          "to commit an offence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to promise or give your loyalty, time, or money to a particular principle, person, or plan of action:",
        "examples": [
          "commit yourself to something Like so many men, he has problems committing himself to a relationship.",
          "The government must commit itself to improving healthcare.",
          "commit to Once we have committed to this course of action there is no going back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express an opinion or to make a decision that you tell people about:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I can come but I won't commit myself till I know for sure.",
          "It's fine to discuss some ideas, but don't commit yourself at this stage.",
          "We'd love her to join our new project but she seems reluctant to commit herself.",
          "He committed himself to producing a new album as a tribute to his father.",
          "I'd love to know what they think about the president, but they aren't committing themselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make certain that you remember something:",
        "examples": [
          "She listened carefully to the music, as if she were committing it to memory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write something down:",
        "examples": [
          "Perhaps we should commit these ideas to paper before we forget them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone officially to prison or psychiatric hospital:",
        "examples": [
          "be committed to He was committed to prison for fraud.",
          "commit someone to something She was afraid doctors were going to commit her to a psychiatric institution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone to a higher court for a trial or to be sentenced (= given a punishment), or to send a case to a higher court to be tried there:",
        "examples": [
          "be committed for Three men were yesterday committed for trial on conspiracy charges.",
          "be committed to The men were remanded in custody and the case was committed to Preston crown court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to promise to give yourself, your money, your time, etc., to support something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] They wouldn’t commit (to giving) enough time or money to the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do not commit yourself about something, you refuse to express an opinion about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Neither candidate would commit himself on the issue of tax reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to actively put information in your memory or write it down:",
        "examples": [
          "These rules must be committed to memory.",
          "I wouldn't want to commit these comments to paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something illegal or considered wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "He committed a crime in providing the information to a reporter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to stay in a mental hospital or treatment center:",
        "examples": [
          "He was once committed to a state mental hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to promise to do something or to promise that something will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "commit to sth The CEO declined to commit to a time frame for the decision.",
          "commit to doing sth Families who sign up to the service have to commit to buying their groceries from one internet source for a year.",
          "commit yourself (to sth) Carefully check out arrangements before committing yourself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide or promise to use something for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "commit sth (to sth) Check who you are dealing with and the terms and conditions on the account before committing cash.",
          "commit sth to do sth He has committed $5 million of his own money to get the project going."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something illegal or that is considered wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "commit a crime/felony/offence",
          "She is charged with conspiracy to commit fraud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "committal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of sending someone to a psychiatric hospital or prison:",
        "examples": [
          "The psychiatric team decided that committal would not be beneficial in her case.",
          "These events led to his committal.",
          "The prospect of a committal to prison did not frighten her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of sending someone to a higher court for a trial or to be sentenced (= given a punishment):",
        "examples": [
          "On his committal for trial, he was granted bail.",
          "Sentence was passed by the Crown Court following committal for sentence by the magistrates' court.",
          "How can we reduce the number of committals without interfering with the defendant's right to opt for jury trial?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ceremony at which a dead body is buried or sent to be burned:",
        "examples": [
          "The funeral service will be followed by a private committal.",
          "The priest read a prayer of committal over the grave.",
          "At a crematorium, the committal signals the final goodbye before the coffin is removed from view."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "committed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "loyal and willing to give your time and energy to something that you believe in:",
        "examples": [
          "a committed socialist/Christian/teacher"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having promised to be involved in a plan of action:",
        "examples": [
          "We are committed to withdrawing our troops by the end of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very willing to give your time and energy to something:",
        "examples": [
          "The level of the bid shows we are very committed and serious.",
          "Endowment savings plans are for the committed, long-term investor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that has been committed to a particular project, investment, etc. is spent on that project:",
        "examples": [
          "He had raised committed financing of £10.4bn.",
          "committed capital"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "committee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people chosen to represent a larger organization and either make decisions or collect information for it:",
        "examples": [
          "She sits on/is on the school's development committee.",
          "The local council has just set up a committee to study recycling.",
          "a committee meeting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people chosen from a larger group to act on or consider matters of a particular kind:",
        "examples": [
          "She sits on the city’s finance committee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people chosen to represent a larger organization and make decisions or collect information for it:",
        "examples": [
          "committee members",
          "a committee meeting",
          "If the others on the committee share his view and the data continues to be weak, a rate rise seems unlikely.",
          "appoint/form/establish a committee A committee was appointed to oversee the building of the new facility.",
          "be/sit/serve on a committee She has served on the committee for many years.",
          "chair a committee The Finance Director usually chairs this committee.",
          "a committee decides/approves/recommends The selection committee recommended that both candidates be appointed.",
          "an advisory/consultative/executive committee"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "committees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people chosen to represent a larger organization and either make decisions or collect information for it:",
        "examples": [
          "She sits on/is on the school's development committee.",
          "The local council has just set up a committee to study recycling.",
          "a committee meeting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people chosen from a larger group to act on or consider matters of a particular kind:",
        "examples": [
          "She sits on the city’s finance committee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people chosen to represent a larger organization and make decisions or collect information for it:",
        "examples": [
          "committee members",
          "a committee meeting",
          "If the others on the committee share his view and the data continues to be weak, a rate rise seems unlikely.",
          "appoint/form/establish a committee A committee was appointed to oversee the building of the new facility.",
          "be/sit/serve on a committee She has served on the committee for many years.",
          "chair a committee The Finance Director usually chairs this committee.",
          "a committee decides/approves/recommends The selection committee recommended that both candidates be appointed.",
          "an advisory/consultative/executive committee"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "committing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "commode": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture that looks like a chair but has a container in the seat that people who are ill or old can use as a toilet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "commodities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance or product that can be traded, bought, or sold:",
        "examples": [
          "The country's most valuable commodities include tin and diamonds.",
          "the international commodities market"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a valuable quality:",
        "examples": [
          "If you're going into teaching, energy is a necessary commodity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that can be bought and sold:",
        "examples": [
          "The goal is to raise the productivity of basic food commodities such as grains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance or a product that can be traded in large quantities, such as oil, metals, grain, coffee, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "One big commodity that Canada exports is oil.",
          "Higher commodities prices boosted first-quarter profits.",
          "agricultural commodities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a financial product that can be traded:",
        "examples": [
          "Returning barren fields to their natural state as wetlands creates a host of \"wetland mitigation credits,\" a commodity the company plans to sell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thing or a quality that is useful:",
        "examples": [
          "Water is a very scarce commodity in the region.",
          "Fluency in Arabic is a valuable commodity in a job market desperate for Arabic translators."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commodity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance or product that can be traded, bought, or sold:",
        "examples": [
          "The country's most valuable commodities include tin and diamonds.",
          "the international commodities market"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a valuable quality:",
        "examples": [
          "If you're going into teaching, energy is a necessary commodity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that can be bought and sold:",
        "examples": [
          "The goal is to raise the productivity of basic food commodities such as grains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance or a product that can be traded in large quantities, such as oil, metals, grain, coffee, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "One big commodity that Canada exports is oil.",
          "Higher commodities prices boosted first-quarter profits.",
          "agricultural commodities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a financial product that can be traded:",
        "examples": [
          "Returning barren fields to their natural state as wetlands creates a host of \"wetland mitigation credits,\" a commodity the company plans to sell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thing or a quality that is useful:",
        "examples": [
          "Water is a very scarce commodity in the region.",
          "Fluency in Arabic is a valuable commodity in a job market desperate for Arabic translators."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "common": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the same in a lot of places or for a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "It's quite common to see couples who dress alike.",
          "\"Smith\" is a very common name in Britain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the basic level of politeness that you expect from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "His communications were characterized by a lack of common courtesy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fact that everyone knows:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] It's common knowledge that they live together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or shared by two or more people, or things:",
        "examples": [
          "a common goal/interest",
          "English has some features common to many languages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is done for the common good, it is done to help everyone:",
        "examples": [
          "We have to use our freedoms for the common good rather than our own selfish interests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act together with someone in order to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Environmental protesters have made common cause with local people to stop the motorway being built."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "typical of a low social class:",
        "examples": [
          "My mum thinks dyed blonde hair is a bit common."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of grass that everyone is allowed to use, usually in or near a village",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to share interests, experiences, or other characteristics with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "We don't really have much in common."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the same way as someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "In common with many mothers, she feels torn between her family and her work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "found frequently in many places or among many people:",
        "examples": [
          "Money worries are a common problem for people raising children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or shared by two or more people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "Guilt and forgiveness are themes common to all of her works."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of grassy land that is open for everyone to use, usually near the center of a town or city:",
        "examples": [
          "The Boston Common is the oldest park in the US."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commoner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, a person who is not born into a position of high social rank:",
        "examples": [
          "It is now accepted that a member of the royal family can marry a commoner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commoners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, a person who is not born into a position of high social rank:",
        "examples": [
          "It is now accepted that a member of the royal family can marry a commoner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commonly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "often or usually:",
        "examples": [
          "Elbow injuries are commonly found among tennis players."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shared by two or more people:",
        "examples": [
          "commonly held values"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commonplace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening often or often seen or experienced and so not considered to be special:",
        "examples": [
          "Electric cars are increasingly commonplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boring remark that is used very often and does not have much meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "We exchanged commonplaces about the weather over cups of tea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or seen frequently and so not considered special or unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "Public financing for sports stadiums has become commonplace."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "The bill was defeated in the Commons by 249 votes to 131.",
          "a Commons committee"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the house of commons",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "commonwealth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of countries with the same political or economic aims:",
        "examples": [
          "the Commonwealth of Independent States"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country or part of a country that is governed by its people or representatives elected by its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country or state that is governed by its people or their elected representatives",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A commonwealth is an organized group of independent self-governing countries.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A commonwealth is also a US state.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A commonwealth is also a self-governing place associated with the US, such as Puerto Rico.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country or part of a country that is governed by its people or those elected by them. The word is used as the title of some of the states of the US:",
        "examples": [
          "In Pennsylvania, navigable rivers belong to the Commonwealth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organized group of states, or of independent countries with the same political or economic aims:",
        "examples": [
          "the Commonwealth of Australia (= the federation of Australian states)",
          "There is an ongoing investigation into the lobbyist and his dealings with Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization of independent countries which were part of the former British Empire and which now have friendly political or economic connections with each other. A small number of countries which did not form part of the British Empire have also joined the Commonwealth.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "commotion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, short period of noise, confusion, or excited movement:",
        "examples": [
          "His arrival caused quite a commotion.",
          "He looked up to see what all the commotion was about."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, brief period of noise, confusion, or excited movement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There was a commotion outside the embassy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "communal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or used by a group of people rather than one single person:",
        "examples": [
          "communal facilities/food/property",
          "We each have a separate bedroom but share a communal kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A communal society is one in which everyone lives and works together and property and possessions are shared rather than being owned by a particular person.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving different social or religious groups within a community:",
        "examples": [
          "Communal riots/disturbances have once again broken out between the two ethnic groups.",
          "communal harmony/solidarity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or used by all members of a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The neighborhood council organized voluntary communal patrols."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commune": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of families or single people who live and work together sharing possessions and responsibilities:",
        "examples": [
          "join a commune She left her husband to join a women's commune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some countries, a unit of local government",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get very close to someone or something by exchanging feelings or thoughts:",
        "examples": [
          "commune with Lying naked in the grass, among the trees and birds, he felt he was communing with nature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smallest unit of local government in some countries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A commune is also a group of people who live and work together and share responsibilities.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some countries, a unit of local government:",
        "examples": [
          "In Italy, the commune is the basic administrative division of both provinces and regions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who live and work together on land that is owned by the state, giving what they produce to the state:",
        "examples": [
          "While the commune system is no longer common in China, knowledge of what it entailed is essential for an understanding of the country today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who live and work together, sharing possessions and responsibilities:",
        "examples": [
          "In the 1960s they lived in a hippy commune in California."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "communicate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to share information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals:",
        "examples": [
          "communicate with We can now communicate instantly with people on the other side of the world.",
          "Unable to speak a word of the language, he communicated with (= using) his hands.",
          "be communicated to Has the news been communicated to the staff yet?",
          "As an actor he could communicate a whole range of emotions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk about your thoughts and feelings, and help other people to understand them:",
        "examples": [
          "communicate with I find I just can't communicate with her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass a disease from one person or animal to another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If one room communicates with another, it connects with it through a door:",
        "examples": [
          "communicate with The bedroom communicates with both bathroom and hall.",
          "communicating rooms"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give messages or information to others through speech, writing, body movements, or signals:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She said we should communicate our requests in writing rather than over the telephone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people communicate with each other, they are able to understand each other and have a satisfactory relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The play deals with the inability of people to communicate with the people they love."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "communicated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to share information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals:",
        "examples": [
          "communicate with We can now communicate instantly with people on the other side of the world.",
          "Unable to speak a word of the language, he communicated with (= using) his hands.",
          "be communicated to Has the news been communicated to the staff yet?",
          "As an actor he could communicate a whole range of emotions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk about your thoughts and feelings, and help other people to understand them:",
        "examples": [
          "communicate with I find I just can't communicate with her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass a disease from one person or animal to another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If one room communicates with another, it connects with it through a door:",
        "examples": [
          "communicate with The bedroom communicates with both bathroom and hall.",
          "communicating rooms"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "communicates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to share information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals:",
        "examples": [
          "communicate with We can now communicate instantly with people on the other side of the world.",
          "Unable to speak a word of the language, he communicated with (= using) his hands.",
          "be communicated to Has the news been communicated to the staff yet?",
          "As an actor he could communicate a whole range of emotions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk about your thoughts and feelings, and help other people to understand them:",
        "examples": [
          "communicate with I find I just can't communicate with her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass a disease from one person or animal to another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If one room communicates with another, it connects with it through a door:",
        "examples": [
          "communicate with The bedroom communicates with both bathroom and hall.",
          "communicating rooms"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give messages or information to others through speech, writing, body movements, or signals:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She said we should communicate our requests in writing rather than over the telephone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people communicate with each other, they are able to understand each other and have a satisfactory relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The play deals with the inability of people to communicate with the people they love."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "communicating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to share information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals:",
        "examples": [
          "communicate with We can now communicate instantly with people on the other side of the world.",
          "Unable to speak a word of the language, he communicated with (= using) his hands.",
          "be communicated to Has the news been communicated to the staff yet?",
          "As an actor he could communicate a whole range of emotions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk about your thoughts and feelings, and help other people to understand them:",
        "examples": [
          "communicate with I find I just can't communicate with her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass a disease from one person or animal to another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If one room communicates with another, it connects with it through a door:",
        "examples": [
          "communicate with The bedroom communicates with both bathroom and hall.",
          "communicating rooms"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "communication": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of communicating with people:",
        "examples": [
          "means of communication Television is an increasingly important means of communication.",
          "in communication with We are in direct communication with the leaders of the rebellion.",
          "With no decent phone signal, communication is difficult.",
          "communication between There's very little communication between mother and daughter (= they do not have a good relationship).",
          "a course on communication skills"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message, letter, or announcement:",
        "examples": [
          "We received your communication of 11 March and are sorry to inform you that we won't be attending the conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the various methods of sending information between people and places, especially phones, computers, radio, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "the communications industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ways of moving between one place and another:",
        "examples": [
          "Its commercial success as a city is partly due to its excellent rail and road communications."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which messages or information is sent from one place or person to another, or the message itself:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] E-mail is an increasingly important means of business communication."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Communication is also the exchange of information and the expression of feeling that can result in understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] There was very little communication between the two brothers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of sharing information, especially when this increases understanding between people or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "We have been in communication with various agencies in regard to this matter.",
          "a form/means/method of communication Email is an excellent means of communication because of the flexibility it allows.",
          "The training department uses a special board game to improve communication between managers and their employees.",
          "enhance/improve/foster communication He said communication with neighborhoods and community groups must be improved.",
          "The project failed because of a lack of communication between the two departments.",
          "There was a breakdown in communication.",
          "channels/lines of communication It is important to keep the channels of communication open at all times.",
          "Effective communication is a two-way process.",
          "Good communication skills are essential in this job.",
          "In the study, the effectiveness of online communication was contrasted with person-to-person interaction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written or spoken message:",
        "examples": [
          "I kept a record of who I spoke to, wrote to, or received a communication from.",
          "By subscribing to the list, you are agreeing to receive regular email communications from the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "communications": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the various methods of sending information between people and places, especially phones, computers, radio, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "the communications industry",
          "She was the communications director of a large company.",
          "The president sought to create a secret communications network.",
          "Researchers are developing powerful new communications systems.",
          "With the advent of mass communications, ideas about fashion began to change.",
          "They had several different communications channels at their disposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ways of moving between one place and another:",
        "examples": [
          "Its commercial success as a city is partly due to its excellent rail and road communications.",
          "The whole area suffers from a lack of investment and poor road communications.",
          "The attackers have inflicted major damage on rail communications.",
          "Britain's control of its empire depended almost entirely on sea communications.",
          "One of New York's advantages is its great air communications with the rest of the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the various systems used for sending esp. electronic information, such as radio, television, telephone, and computer networks:",
        "examples": [
          "They have made heavy investments in the communications industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Communications are also the exchanges of information and expressions of feeling that can result in understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "A breakdown in communications between labor and management led to the strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "methods, or the activity, of communicating and sending messages:",
        "examples": [
          "wireless communications",
          "We need to encourage municipalities to develop communications networks of their own.",
          "radio/satellite communications",
          "She works in the marketing communications department of the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the systems for moving people and goods between one place and another, such as roads, trains, planes, and ships:",
        "examples": [
          "Its commercial success as a city is partly due to its excellent communications with the major cities of Europe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "communicator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is able to talk about their ideas and emotions in a way that other people understand:",
        "examples": [
          "Obviously teachers have to be good communicators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a person when you are thinking about how good they are at communicating their ideas to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a good/poor communicator",
          "Many employees complain that their bosses are poor communicators and bad at giving clear instructions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "communion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a close relationship with someone in which feelings and thoughts are exchanged:",
        "examples": [
          "He found spiritual communion with her.",
          "in communion with He lived in close communion with nature/God."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are united by the same, especially religious, beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "The author has a vision of an emerging worldwide Christian communion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Christian ceremony based on Jesus' last meal with his disciples (= the twelve men who first believed in him)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "fml the condition or an act of sharing thoughts and feelings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(also Communion) a Christian ceremony in which bread and wine or juice are eaten in memory of Christ",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "communism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the belief in a society without different social classes in which the methods of production are owned and controlled by all its members, and everyone works as much as they can and receives what they need, or a social and political system based on this belief:",
        "examples": [
          "Even many who disliked communism saw merit in his ideas.",
          "He saw the debate as one between Conservatism and Communism.",
          "Much of the region's industry collapsed after the fall of communism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an economic system based on public ownership of property and control of the methods of production, and in which no person profits from the work of others",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a political theory that believes that the state should control the methods of production, there should be no separate social classes and everyone should be treated equally:",
        "examples": [
          "the ideology of communism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a political and economic system that is officially based on this theory:",
        "examples": [
          "The book deals with the realities of life under Communism in the former Soviet Union."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "communist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to communism:",
        "examples": [
          "communist ideology",
          "the Communist Party",
          "Demonstrators denounce the event as Communist propaganda."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ruled by or relating to a communist government:",
        "examples": [
          "Until about 1991, the Eastern bloc was the Soviet Union and the communist countries of eastern Europe.",
          "If one country in a region became communist, others would follow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes in or supports communism, especially someone who is a member of a communist party:",
        "examples": [
          "Was she ever a communist?",
          "The Communists have ruled the country since 1959."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes in or belongs to a party that supports communism",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "communists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to communism:",
        "examples": [
          "communist ideology",
          "the Communist Party",
          "Demonstrators denounce the event as Communist propaganda."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ruled by or relating to a communist government:",
        "examples": [
          "Until about 1991, the Eastern bloc was the Soviet Union and the communist countries of eastern Europe.",
          "If one country in a region became communist, others would follow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes in or supports communism, especially someone who is a member of a communist party:",
        "examples": [
          "Was she ever a communist?",
          "The Communists have ruled the country since 1959."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes in or belongs to a party that supports communism",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "communities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the people living in one particular area or people who are considered as a unit because of their common interests, social group, or nationality:",
        "examples": [
          "local community He's well known in the local community.",
          "black community There's a large black community living in this area.",
          "white community She grew up in a mainly white community.",
          "She is active in the city's Jewish community.",
          "gay community Her speech caused outrage among the gay community.",
          "international community Drug trafficking is a matter of considerable concern for the entire international community (= all the countries of the world).",
          "sense of community There's a real sense of community (= caring and friendly feeling) in this neighbourhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of animals or plants that live or grow together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general public:",
        "examples": [
          "serve the community Unlike the present government, we believe in serving the community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on social media, a group of people who have similar interests or who want to achieve something together:",
        "examples": [
          "Let your voice be heard on this issue; join our Facebook community.",
          "virtual community My family is aware of the way my virtual community has infiltrated our real world.",
          "online community I have been watching the forum develop and grow as an online community for librarians to exchange ideas about using technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people who live in a particular area, or a group of people who are considered as a unit because of their shared interests or background:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the scientific community",
          "[ C ] Bus fares were raised despite the protests of the community.",
          "[ U ] There’s a real sense of community (= caring and friendly feeling) in this neighborhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A community is also all the various living things that live in a particular area.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The community is sometimes used to mean society in general:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She believed that the greatest goal in life was to serve the community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people living in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "We know that 80% of economic growth comes from businesses already located within our communities.",
          "rural/urban community Banks offer basic banking facilities to people in rural communities.",
          "This is a restaurant that also provides training for unemployed people from the local community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have the same interests, religion, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "international financial community",
          "Latino/black/Jewish, etc. community The US Census shows the Latino community has grown to 35 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of referring to people in general or the public:",
        "examples": [
          "Basically, you have to find the best ways of working with the community."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "community": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the people living in one particular area or people who are considered as a unit because of their common interests, social group, or nationality:",
        "examples": [
          "local community He's well known in the local community.",
          "black community There's a large black community living in this area.",
          "white community She grew up in a mainly white community.",
          "She is active in the city's Jewish community.",
          "gay community Her speech caused outrage among the gay community.",
          "international community Drug trafficking is a matter of considerable concern for the entire international community (= all the countries of the world).",
          "sense of community There's a real sense of community (= caring and friendly feeling) in this neighbourhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of animals or plants that live or grow together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general public:",
        "examples": [
          "serve the community Unlike the present government, we believe in serving the community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on social media, a group of people who have similar interests or who want to achieve something together:",
        "examples": [
          "Let your voice be heard on this issue; join our Facebook community.",
          "virtual community My family is aware of the way my virtual community has infiltrated our real world.",
          "online community I have been watching the forum develop and grow as an online community for librarians to exchange ideas about using technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people who live in a particular area, or a group of people who are considered as a unit because of their shared interests or background:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the scientific community",
          "[ C ] Bus fares were raised despite the protests of the community.",
          "[ U ] There’s a real sense of community (= caring and friendly feeling) in this neighborhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A community is also all the various living things that live in a particular area.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The community is sometimes used to mean society in general:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She believed that the greatest goal in life was to serve the community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people living in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "We know that 80% of economic growth comes from businesses already located within our communities.",
          "rural/urban community Banks offer basic banking facilities to people in rural communities.",
          "This is a restaurant that also provides training for unemployed people from the local community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have the same interests, religion, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "international financial community",
          "Latino/black/Jewish, etc. community The US Census shows the Latino community has grown to 35 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of referring to people in general or the public:",
        "examples": [
          "Basically, you have to find the best ways of working with the community."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make the same journey regularly between work and home:",
        "examples": [
          "It's exhausting commuting from Brighton to London every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change one thing into another:",
        "examples": [
          "People used to believe that you could commute base metals into gold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange one type of payment for a different type:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I'll commute my life insurance into an annuity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a punishment to one that is less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "Her sentence was commuted from death to life imprisonment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular journey between work and home:",
        "examples": [
          "It's at least an hour's commute to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel regularly a distance between work and home:",
        "examples": [
          "She commutes to the city by car every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a punishment into another that is less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor commuted the sentence and released the prisoner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the same journey regularly from home to work:",
        "examples": [
          "He commuted every day, back and forth, an hour and 20 minutes each way.",
          "Debbie works for an investment bank and is presently commuting between Paris and Luxemburg.",
          "Duffy has commuted from Windsor to London for the past seven years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange one type of payment or investment for another type:",
        "examples": [
          "Pensioners who commute their pension for a lump sum sometimes face huge losses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to replace a punishment with a less severe one:",
        "examples": [
          "Davis still faces execution unless the parole board commutes his sentence to life in prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey that someone does regularly from home to work:",
        "examples": [
          "a 90 minute/50km/30 mile commute Every morning during his 85-mile commute he has plenty of time to think about the day ahead.",
          "a daily/weekly commute Cutting out the daily commute is the most obvious attraction of teleworking.",
          "a long/short commute The survey provides evidence that low-paid workers are forced to endure long commutes into the capital."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commuter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who regularly travels between work and home:",
        "examples": [
          "The train was packed with commuters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who regularly travels between home and work:",
        "examples": [
          "Because of disruption caused by the snow, many commuters faced long delays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is used by people who regularly travel between home and work, for example a place that they live, or a method of travel:",
        "examples": [
          "commuter town/suburb, etc. Fanwood, New Jersey, is still an important commuter town.",
          "commuter flight/airline/bus, etc. They caught a commuter flight to Boston in the morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "commuting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of travelling regularly between work and home:",
        "examples": [
          "The new job will involve much less commuting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give goods or services to someone without asking for payment:",
        "examples": [
          "Usually, the writer's entire trip is comped.",
          "They comped us two tickets.",
          "Bar staff are checked to make sure they don't comp too much.",
          "comped meals/drinks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to do something without having to pay:",
        "examples": [
          "You can comp two guests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to regularly enter competitions, for example in magazines or on the internet, in order to win prizes:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes a bit of organization but there are people who make a living by comping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a school in the UK for children above the age of 11 of all abilities. Comp is short for",
        "examples": [
          "He went to the local comp.",
          "She works at one of the toughest inner-city comps in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for competition:",
        "examples": [
          "David didn't bother entering the comp.",
          "They haven't won a comp since 2009."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something, especially a ticket, that is given free to someone. Comp is short for",
        "examples": [
          "They offered me two comps for the buffet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money that an employee receives for doing their job, sometimes including other benefits (= rewards) such as health insurance. Comp is short for",
        "examples": [
          "What's the comp you're offering for that position?",
          "We need to put together a comp package that will attract a highly successful candidate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product or company that is similar to another one and so can be used to make judgments about its success. Comp is short for",
        "examples": [
          "Comps help editors make acquisition decisions by helping them understand what the audience might be for a specific title.",
          "The company is valued at a higher multiple than the any of its industry comps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "Here's a guide for doctoral students on how to pass comps with flying colours.",
          "Comps can take many forms, from an informal meeting of just a few hours to a series of formal exams taking place over a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "If you are injured at work, you may be entitled to comp benefits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is given without any charge being made:",
        "examples": [
          "I managed to get two comps for the show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "that you do not have to pay for:",
        "examples": [
          "You will be entitled to two comp passes for the festival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone something without making them pay for it:",
        "examples": [
          "Some restaurants will comp customers the meal if they have complained about food or service."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compact": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "consisting of parts that are positioned together closely or in a tidy way, using very little space:",
        "examples": [
          "compact soil/sand",
          "a compact camera/bag",
          "What a compact office! How did you fit so much into so little space?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, flat case that contains women's face powder:",
        "examples": [
          "a powder compact"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small car",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement between two or more people, organizations, or countries:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] They made a compact not to reveal any details."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press something together in a tight and solid way:",
        "examples": [
          "Cars had compacted the snow until it was like ice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "closely or neatly put together:",
        "examples": [
          "The newer cameras have a flatter, more compact design."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press something tightly and solidly together:",
        "examples": [
          "The morning traffic had compacted the snow until it was a sheet of ice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement between two or more people, organizations, or countries:",
        "examples": [
          "The parties to the settlement made a compact not to reveal any details."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small car:",
        "examples": [
          "Compacts are easier to park than full-size cars and save on gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, flat case that usually contains face powder and a mirror",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "companies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organization that sells goods or services in order to make money:",
        "examples": [
          "He works for a software company/a company that makes software.",
          "I work for Duggan and Company.",
          "company policy No smoking is company policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being with a person or people, or the person or people you are with:",
        "examples": [
          "I just enjoy his company.",
          "It was a long trip and I was grateful for his company.",
          "in the company of I travelled in the company of (= with) two teachers as far as Istanbul.",
          "in company I'd rather you didn't mention it when we're in company (= with other people).",
          "have company I didn't realize you had company (= were with someone/people).",
          "company for Margot came to stay for a week as company for my mother while I was away.",
          "With only her thoughts for company (= being alone), she walked slowly along the beach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be pleasant and entertaining to be with:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll like Rosie - she's good company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like being alone:",
        "examples": [
          "I love my friends, but also I enjoy my own company.",
          "He was an enormously popular man, but much preferred his own company.",
          "I've become used to living alone and like my own company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something for company, you do it to make you feel as if you are not alone:",
        "examples": [
          "I usually have the radio on for company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay with someone so that they are not alone:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll keep you company till the train comes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of actors, singers, or dancers who perform together:",
        "examples": [
          "She's in the National Theatre Company.",
          "I'd like to thank the director, the choreographer and the other members of the company for being so supportive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of soldiers. especially a division of a battalion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organized group of young women who are Guides:",
        "examples": [
          "My cousin and I joined the same Guide company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that produces or sells goods or services in order to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "He owns part of a company that manufactures software for personal computers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of having someone with you, or the person or people who are with you:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a long trip and I was grateful for his company.",
          "I traveled to Chicago in the company of two teachers (= with them).",
          "We’re having company (= guests) for dinner tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who work or perform together:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s spending the summer as part of a touring theatrical company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A company is also a military unit consisting of a large group of soldiers, usually with a captain in charge of them.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that sells goods or services in order to make money:",
        "examples": [
          "a big/large/small, etc. company We're a medium-sized company giving good value for money.",
          "join/work for/leave a company Her husband has worked for the same company for 18 years.",
          "set up/found/establish a company They want to set up a company selling children's clothing.",
          "run/own a company She runs a company designing interactive computer programmes, websites, and CD-ROMS.",
          "dissolve/liquidate a company This flowchart shows the steps you need to take in order to liquidate your company.",
          "buy/buy out/take over a company The bank had bought out the company for $29 a share.",
          "a company expands/shrinks At that time the company was expanding rapidly, opening a new branch every couple of months.",
          "a company fails/ goes bankrupt/goes into liquidation Hargreaves lost thousands when the company went bankrupt.",
          "company executives/policy/profits"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "companion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person you spend a lot of time with often because you are friends or because you are travelling together:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog has been her constant companion these past ten years.",
          "a travelling companion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a young woman who was paid to care for and provide friendship for an old or ill woman, especially while she was travelling",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of two matching objects:",
        "examples": [
          "I've still got one of the candlesticks but I've lost its companion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the title of a type of book that gives you information on a particular subject or tells you how to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "the Music Lover's Companion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something you spend a lot of time with or travel with, or a friend who lives with you:",
        "examples": [
          "a pleasant traveling companion",
          "He shared his cabin with his wife and constant companion of 62 years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "companions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person you spend a lot of time with often because you are friends or because you are travelling together:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog has been her constant companion these past ten years.",
          "a travelling companion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a young woman who was paid to care for and provide friendship for an old or ill woman, especially while she was travelling",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of two matching objects:",
        "examples": [
          "I've still got one of the candlesticks but I've lost its companion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the title of a type of book that gives you information on a particular subject or tells you how to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "the Music Lover's Companion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something you spend a lot of time with or travel with, or a friend who lives with you:",
        "examples": [
          "a pleasant traveling companion",
          "He shared his cabin with his wife and constant companion of 62 years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "companionship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the enjoyment of spending time with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "I lived on my own for a while but I missed the companionship of others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the enjoyment of being with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Besides sharing the cost of my apartment, he provides companionship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "company": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organization that sells goods or services in order to make money:",
        "examples": [
          "He works for a software company/a company that makes software.",
          "I work for Duggan and Company.",
          "company policy No smoking is company policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being with a person or people, or the person or people you are with:",
        "examples": [
          "I just enjoy his company.",
          "It was a long trip and I was grateful for his company.",
          "in the company of I travelled in the company of (= with) two teachers as far as Istanbul.",
          "in company I'd rather you didn't mention it when we're in company (= with other people).",
          "have company I didn't realize you had company (= were with someone/people).",
          "company for Margot came to stay for a week as company for my mother while I was away.",
          "With only her thoughts for company (= being alone), she walked slowly along the beach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be pleasant and entertaining to be with:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll like Rosie - she's good company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like being alone:",
        "examples": [
          "I love my friends, but also I enjoy my own company.",
          "He was an enormously popular man, but much preferred his own company.",
          "I've become used to living alone and like my own company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something for company, you do it to make you feel as if you are not alone:",
        "examples": [
          "I usually have the radio on for company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay with someone so that they are not alone:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll keep you company till the train comes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of actors, singers, or dancers who perform together:",
        "examples": [
          "She's in the National Theatre Company.",
          "I'd like to thank the director, the choreographer and the other members of the company for being so supportive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of soldiers. especially a division of a battalion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organized group of young women who are Guides:",
        "examples": [
          "My cousin and I joined the same Guide company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that produces or sells goods or services in order to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "He owns part of a company that manufactures software for personal computers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of having someone with you, or the person or people who are with you:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a long trip and I was grateful for his company.",
          "I traveled to Chicago in the company of two teachers (= with them).",
          "We’re having company (= guests) for dinner tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who work or perform together:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s spending the summer as part of a touring theatrical company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A company is also a military unit consisting of a large group of soldiers, usually with a captain in charge of them.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that sells goods or services in order to make money:",
        "examples": [
          "a big/large/small, etc. company We're a medium-sized company giving good value for money.",
          "join/work for/leave a company Her husband has worked for the same company for 18 years.",
          "set up/found/establish a company They want to set up a company selling children's clothing.",
          "run/own a company She runs a company designing interactive computer programmes, websites, and CD-ROMS.",
          "dissolve/liquidate a company This flowchart shows the steps you need to take in order to liquidate your company.",
          "buy/buy out/take over a company The bank had bought out the company for $29 a share.",
          "a company expands/shrinks At that time the company was expanding rapidly, opening a new branch every couple of months.",
          "a company fails/ goes bankrupt/goes into liquidation Hargreaves lost thousands when the company went bankrupt.",
          "company executives/policy/profits"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comparable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "similar in size, amount, or quality to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The girls are of comparable ages.",
          "Our prices are comparable to/with those in other shops.",
          "The two experiences aren't comparable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comparative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses a difference in amount, number, degree, or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Fatter\" is the comparative of \"fat\".",
          "\"More difficult\" is the comparative of \"difficult\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "comparing different things:",
        "examples": [
          "She's carrying out a comparative study of health in inner cities and rural areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that is comfortable, free, silent, etc. when compared to another situation or what is normal:",
        "examples": [
          "I enjoyed the comparative calm of his flat after the busy office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses a difference in amount, number, degree, or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The comparative form of \"slow\" is \"slower\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the form of an adjective or adverb that shows the thing or action described has more of the quality than some others of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "“Faster” is the comparative of “fast.”",
          "“Better” is the comparative of “good.”"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considering the differences between one thing and another:",
        "examples": [
          "The research examined the comparative effectiveness of the two medical treatments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comparatively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "as compared to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "We couldn't afford it and yet we're comparatively well off (= we are richer than most people).",
          "Comparatively speaking, this machine is easy to use."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to examine or look for the difference between two or more things:",
        "examples": [
          "If you compare house prices in the two areas, it's quite amazing how different they are.",
          "That seems expensive - have you compared prices in other shops?",
          "Compare some recent work with your older stuff and you'll see how much you've improved.",
          "This road is quite busy compared to/with ours.",
          "Children seem to learn more interesting things compared to/with when we were at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge, suggest, or consider that something is similar or of equal quality to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The poet compares his lover's tongue to a razor blade.",
          "Still only 25, she has been compared to the greatest dancer of all time.",
          "People compared her to Elizabeth Taylor.",
          "You can't compare the two cities - they're totally different."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something or someone does not compare with something or someone else, the second thing is very much better than the first:",
        "examples": [
          "Instant coffee just doesn't compare with freshly ground coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something compares favourably with something else, it is better than it:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel certainly compared favourably with the one we stayed in last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so good that everyone or everything else is of worse quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Her beauty is beyond compare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine or look for the differences between persons or things:",
        "examples": [
          "This store’s prices are high compared to what some other stores charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or suggest that something is similar or equal to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Instant coffee doesn’t compare with freshly ground coffee (= fresh coffee is much better)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine or look for the difference between two or more things:",
        "examples": [
          "If you compare house prices in the two areas, it's quite amazing how different they are.",
          "That seems expensive - have you compared prices in other shops?",
          "Compare some recent work with your older stuff and you'll see how much you've improved.",
          "This road is quite busy compared to/with ours.",
          "Children seem to learn more interesting things compared to/with when we were at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge, suggest, or consider that something is similar or of equal quality to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The poet compares his lover's tongue to a razor blade.",
          "Still only 25, she has been compared to the greatest dancer of all time.",
          "People compared her to Elizabeth Taylor.",
          "You can't compare the two cities - they're totally different."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something or someone does not compare with something or someone else, the second thing is very much better than the first:",
        "examples": [
          "Instant coffee just doesn't compare with freshly ground coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something compares favourably with something else, it is better than it:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel certainly compared favourably with the one we stayed in last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compares": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to examine or look for the difference between two or more things:",
        "examples": [
          "If you compare house prices in the two areas, it's quite amazing how different they are.",
          "That seems expensive - have you compared prices in other shops?",
          "Compare some recent work with your older stuff and you'll see how much you've improved.",
          "This road is quite busy compared to/with ours.",
          "Children seem to learn more interesting things compared to/with when we were at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge, suggest, or consider that something is similar or of equal quality to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The poet compares his lover's tongue to a razor blade.",
          "Still only 25, she has been compared to the greatest dancer of all time.",
          "People compared her to Elizabeth Taylor.",
          "You can't compare the two cities - they're totally different."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something or someone does not compare with something or someone else, the second thing is very much better than the first:",
        "examples": [
          "Instant coffee just doesn't compare with freshly ground coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something compares favourably with something else, it is better than it:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel certainly compared favourably with the one we stayed in last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so good that everyone or everything else is of worse quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Her beauty is beyond compare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine or look for the differences between persons or things:",
        "examples": [
          "This store’s prices are high compared to what some other stores charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or suggest that something is similar or equal to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Instant coffee doesn’t compare with freshly ground coffee (= fresh coffee is much better)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comparing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine or look for the difference between two or more things:",
        "examples": [
          "If you compare house prices in the two areas, it's quite amazing how different they are.",
          "That seems expensive - have you compared prices in other shops?",
          "Compare some recent work with your older stuff and you'll see how much you've improved.",
          "This road is quite busy compared to/with ours.",
          "Children seem to learn more interesting things compared to/with when we were at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge, suggest, or consider that something is similar or of equal quality to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The poet compares his lover's tongue to a razor blade.",
          "Still only 25, she has been compared to the greatest dancer of all time.",
          "People compared her to Elizabeth Taylor.",
          "You can't compare the two cities - they're totally different."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something or someone does not compare with something or someone else, the second thing is very much better than the first:",
        "examples": [
          "Instant coffee just doesn't compare with freshly ground coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something compares favourably with something else, it is better than it:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel certainly compared favourably with the one we stayed in last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comparison": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of comparing two or more people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "make a comparison They made a comparison of different countries' eating habits.",
          "by comparison with By comparison with the French, the British eat far less fish.",
          "in comparison with Maxwell and Thorne is tiny in comparison with most other firms in the industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of considering something similar or of equal quality to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "draw a comparison She drew a comparison between life in the army and life in prison.",
          "comparison between Comparison between the three groups is difficult as their backgrounds are very different.",
          "there's no comparison To my mind there's no comparison between the two restaurants (= one is much better than the other).",
          "bear comparison with He's a good writer but he doesn't bear comparison with Shakespeare (= he is not nearly as good as Shakespeare).",
          "stand comparison with It stands comparison with (= is about as good as) the best Japanese cars in its price range."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an examination of the differences between persons or things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We kept a copy of an earlier letter for comparison.",
          "[ U ] Though over six feet tall, he was small by comparison with (= compared to) his teammates on the basketball team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of showing that something is similar or equal to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She drew a comparison (= showed the similarities) between the Roosevelt and Kennedy administrations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comparisons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of comparing two or more people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "make a comparison They made a comparison of different countries' eating habits.",
          "by comparison with By comparison with the French, the British eat far less fish.",
          "in comparison with Maxwell and Thorne is tiny in comparison with most other firms in the industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of considering something similar or of equal quality to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "draw a comparison She drew a comparison between life in the army and life in prison.",
          "comparison between Comparison between the three groups is difficult as their backgrounds are very different.",
          "there's no comparison To my mind there's no comparison between the two restaurants (= one is much better than the other).",
          "bear comparison with He's a good writer but he doesn't bear comparison with Shakespeare (= he is not nearly as good as Shakespeare).",
          "stand comparison with It stands comparison with (= is about as good as) the best Japanese cars in its price range."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an examination of the differences between persons or things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We kept a copy of an earlier letter for comparison.",
          "[ U ] Though over six feet tall, he was small by comparison with (= compared to) his teammates on the basketball team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of showing that something is similar or equal to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She drew a comparison (= showed the similarities) between the Roosevelt and Kennedy administrations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compartment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the separate areas inside a vehicle, especially a train:",
        "examples": [
          "a first-class compartment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate part of a piece of furniture, equipment, or a container with a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a fridge with a small freezer compartment",
          "the sleeping/inner compartment in a tent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a section in the body that contains muscles and nerves and is surrounded by connective tissue:",
        "examples": [
          "The knee joint is composed of three compartments and ligaments that stabilize the joint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the enclosed parts into which a space, a vehicle, or an object used for storing things is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "She folded her coat and put it in the overhead luggage compartment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compartmentalize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to separate something into parts and not allow those parts to mix together:",
        "examples": [
          "His life was carefully compartmentalized, with his work in one city and his social life in another."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compartments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the separate areas inside a vehicle, especially a train:",
        "examples": [
          "a first-class compartment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate part of a piece of furniture, equipment, or a container with a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a fridge with a small freezer compartment",
          "the sleeping/inner compartment in a tent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a section in the body that contains muscles and nerves and is surrounded by connective tissue:",
        "examples": [
          "The knee joint is composed of three compartments and ligaments that stabilize the joint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the enclosed parts into which a space, a vehicle, or an object used for storing things is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "She folded her coat and put it in the overhead luggage compartment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for finding direction with a needle that can move easily and that always points to magnetic north",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a V-shaped device that is used for drawing circles or measuring distances on maps:",
        "examples": [
          "You will need sharp scissors, a ruler, and a pair of compasses for making circles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular range (of ability, activity, interest, etc.):",
        "examples": [
          "It's a musical instrument made of brass, somewhat like a cornet and with a similar compass.",
          "The discussion went beyond the compass of my brain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for finding direction with a thin pointed metal part that turns to always point north",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device in the shape of an upside down V whose two pointed, movable parts can be used to draw circles or measure distances on maps",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "compassion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for the suffering or bad luck of others and a wish to help them:",
        "examples": [
          "I was hoping she might show a little compassion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for other people’s suffering or bad luck and a desire to help",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "compassionate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling or showing sympathy and sadness for the suffering or bad luck of others, and wanting to help them:",
        "examples": [
          "The public's response to the crisis appeal was generous and compassionate.",
          "He was a wonderful listener and a deeply compassionate man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reason, especially in law, to allow someone to do something out of sympathy for their suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "The question was whether the court should release him on compassionate grounds because of his health."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compatibility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being able to exist, live, or work successfully with something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Every person and pet in a household must visit with the potential new pet to ensure compatibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being able to be used with a particular type of computer, machine, device, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I am not impressed by the file compatibility with previous versions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability of machines, especially computers, or computer programs to work successfully with other machines or programs:",
        "examples": [
          "Compatibility problems can arise when upgrading the operating system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compatible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to exist, live, or work successfully with something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "It was when we started living together that we found we just weren't compatible.",
          "Such policies are not compatible with democratic government.",
          "Are their two blood groups compatible (= can blood from one person be given to the other person)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be used with a particular type of computer, machine, device, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "This software may not be compatible with older operating systems.",
          "Most models of coffee maker are compatible with only certain brands of coffee pods.",
          "The cartridges can be used in any compatible printer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to exist or work with something else, or (of a person) able to live or work with someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The computer software isn’t compatible with your operating system.",
          "Levine said he is lucky he and his roommate are compatible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Compatible also means being suitable or right for each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Their blood types are not compatible, so we cannot use his blood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a computer or other piece of equipment is compatible with something else, it is able to work successfully with it:",
        "examples": [
          "This software may not be compatible with older operating systems.",
          "We offer our customers the choice between original and compatible ink cartridges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer that is able to work with other computers or that can use the same computer programs:",
        "examples": [
          "In the 1980s, after IBM licensed the DOS operating system, companies started producing personal computers that were called IBM compatibles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that can be used with a piece of equipment from a particular manufacturer, instead of using an original item from the same manufacturer:",
        "examples": [
          "Should you use original toner cartridges or compatibles?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compatriots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who comes from the same country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friend or someone you work with",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who comes from your own country:",
        "examples": [
          "This writer and several of her Russian compatriots now live in New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A compatriot is also a friend or someone you work with:",
        "examples": [
          "After work, I went to dinner with some of my office compatriots."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] As a schoolboy he was compelled to wear shorts even in winter.",
          "formal The new circumstances compelled a change in policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a strong feeling or reaction:",
        "examples": [
          "Over the years her work has compelled universal admiration and trust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "At school, we were compelled to wear uniforms, which I hated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compelled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He felt compelled to report the incident."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compelling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a reason, argument, etc. is compelling, it makes you believe it or accept it because it is so strong:",
        "examples": [
          "compelling evidence",
          "It's a fairly compelling argument for going."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very exciting and interesting and making you want to watch or listen:",
        "examples": [
          "I found the whole film very compelling.",
          "a compelling story"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "forceful and persuasive:",
        "examples": [
          "a compelling argument"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A performance, painting, or other work of art is compelling when it has unusual power to hold your attention:",
        "examples": [
          "His account of his life is one of the most compelling autobiographies I’ve read."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] As a schoolboy he was compelled to wear shorts even in winter.",
          "formal The new circumstances compelled a change in policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a strong feeling or reaction:",
        "examples": [
          "Over the years her work has compelled universal admiration and trust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "At school, we were compelled to wear uniforms, which I hated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compensate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone money in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged or for some problem:",
        "examples": [
          "be compensated for Victims of the crash will be compensated for their injuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone money in exchange for work they have done or a service they have provided:",
        "examples": [
          "be compensated for You'll be well compensated for the work.",
          "We just want to be fairly compensated.",
          "The company was known for compensating its employees highly.",
          "They are always trying to find ways to get more out of workers and compensate them less."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide something good or useful in place of something or to make someone feel better about something that has failed or been lost or missed:",
        "examples": [
          "compensate for Nothing will ever compensate for his lost childhood.",
          "more than compensate His enthusiasm more than compensates for his lack of experience.",
          "I took her swimming to compensate for having missed out on going to the cinema.",
          "We were late and I was driving fast to compensate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone money in exchange for work done, for something lost or damaged, or for some inconvenience:",
        "examples": [
          "Our company tries to keep salaries low, and they compensate employees more with bonuses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take the place of something useful or needed with something else of similar value:",
        "examples": [
          "When you have a disability, you learn to compensate by doing other things well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone money for something that has been lost or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "The government may compensate workers whose pensions have been lost.",
          "Farmers will be compensated for any animals that are slaughtered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone money for work that has been done:",
        "examples": [
          "Corporations often rely on stock options to compensate executives.",
          "Employees must be compensated for any extra hours worked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide something to reduce the effect of something that has been lost or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is planting trees to compensate for the greenhouse gas generated by airplane flights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compensated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone money in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged or for some problem:",
        "examples": [
          "be compensated for Victims of the crash will be compensated for their injuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone money in exchange for work they have done or a service they have provided:",
        "examples": [
          "be compensated for You'll be well compensated for the work.",
          "We just want to be fairly compensated.",
          "The company was known for compensating its employees highly.",
          "They are always trying to find ways to get more out of workers and compensate them less."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide something good or useful in place of something or to make someone feel better about something that has failed or been lost or missed:",
        "examples": [
          "compensate for Nothing will ever compensate for his lost childhood.",
          "more than compensate His enthusiasm more than compensates for his lack of experience.",
          "I took her swimming to compensate for having missed out on going to the cinema.",
          "We were late and I was driving fast to compensate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compensating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone money in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged or for some problem:",
        "examples": [
          "be compensated for Victims of the crash will be compensated for their injuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone money in exchange for work they have done or a service they have provided:",
        "examples": [
          "be compensated for You'll be well compensated for the work.",
          "We just want to be fairly compensated.",
          "The company was known for compensating its employees highly.",
          "They are always trying to find ways to get more out of workers and compensate them less."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide something good or useful in place of something or to make someone feel better about something that has failed or been lost or missed:",
        "examples": [
          "compensate for Nothing will ever compensate for his lost childhood.",
          "more than compensate His enthusiasm more than compensates for his lack of experience.",
          "I took her swimming to compensate for having missed out on going to the cinema.",
          "We were late and I was driving fast to compensate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compensation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money that is paid to someone in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged or for some problem:",
        "examples": [
          "in compensation for She received £40,000 in compensation for a lost eye.",
          "in compensation We were given five hundred pounds in compensation, which isn't much, but at least it's something.",
          "claim compensation You should claim compensation.",
          "seek compensation He is seeking compensation for wrongful imprisonment.",
          "compensation claim The victims made a compensation claim against the company for damages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes you feel better when you have suffered something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "I have to spend three months of the year away from home - but there are compensations like the chance to meet new people.",
          "Free food was no compensation for a very boring evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the combination of money and other benefits (= rewards) that an employee receives for doing their job:",
        "examples": [
          "annual compensation Annual compensation for our executives includes salary and bonus under our incentive plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the combination of payment and other benefits that an employee receives for doing their job:",
        "examples": [
          "Annual compensation for our executives includes salary, bonus, and other benefits.",
          "Poor compensation may be hurting recruiting and retention efforts in nursing schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is paid to someone because they have been hurt, or because something has been lost or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "If you can prove that someone else was to blame for your accident, you will be entitled to compensation.",
          "In a case like this, there is no limit to the compensation that can be awarded.",
          "seek compensation for injury",
          "a compensation claim"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compete": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to try to be more successful than someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "compete against It's difficult for a small shop to compete against the big supermarkets.",
          "compete with In the tournament, she was competing with the best players in the country.",
          "compete for Both girls compete for their father's attention.",
          "figurative Turn the music down - I'm not competing against/with that noise (= I can't/won't try to speak louder than that music)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take part in a race or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "compete in Are you competing in the 100 metres?",
          "compete for The two athletes are competing for the gold medal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do an activity with others and try to do better than they do:",
        "examples": [
          "Two TV stations are competing for the top spot in the state of Iowa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To compete is also to be part of a sports activity in which you are trying to win:",
        "examples": [
          "He will compete in track this spring and play football next fall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to be more successful than someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "It's difficult to compete when there are so many similar businesses.",
          "Small local supermarkets are working hard to compete with the giant chains.",
          "The company has not yet demonstrated the technical expertise to compete for international contracts to build satellites.",
          "Startup companies must compete against established companies which have had many years to build up their markets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "competed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to be more successful than someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "compete against It's difficult for a small shop to compete against the big supermarkets.",
          "compete with In the tournament, she was competing with the best players in the country.",
          "compete for Both girls compete for their father's attention.",
          "figurative Turn the music down - I'm not competing against/with that noise (= I can't/won't try to speak louder than that music)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take part in a race or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "compete in Are you competing in the 100 metres?",
          "compete for The two athletes are competing for the gold medal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "competence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to do something well:",
        "examples": [
          "Her competence as a teacher is unquestionable.",
          "He reached a reasonable level of competence in his English."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to do something well:",
        "examples": [
          "Students can prove their competence by performing well in the exam.",
          "The ideal candidate will have both a design sensibility and competence in the relevant software packages.",
          "We need objective standards to assess the competency of our workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important skill that is needed to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "The writer stresses the need for wide-ranging competencies in addition to specific knowledge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power of a person, business, court, or government to deal with something or take legal decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "sb's competence to do sth There are concerns about his competence to stand trial.",
          "At present, national authorities have competence in these cases."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "competent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to do something well:",
        "examples": [
          "a competent secretary/rider/cook",
          "I wouldn't say he was brilliant but he is competent at his job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the skills or knowledge to do something well enough to meet a basic standard:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] All we want is someone competent to manage the staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law having enough mental ability for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The judge decided that he was competent to stand trial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to do something well:",
        "examples": [
          "A competent sales manager should have known exactly what to do in that situation.",
          "Operators must be fully competent in the use of the system.",
          "We have highly competent consultants, with a broad range of expertise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good enough, but not excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "People who work for us need to be more than merely competent; they need to excel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able or allowed to make legal decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "The prospective jurors did not indicate whether they thought the plaintiff was competent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "competing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to be more successful than someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "compete against It's difficult for a small shop to compete against the big supermarkets.",
          "compete with In the tournament, she was competing with the best players in the country.",
          "compete for Both girls compete for their father's attention.",
          "figurative Turn the music down - I'm not competing against/with that noise (= I can't/won't try to speak louder than that music)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take part in a race or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "compete in Are you competing in the 100 metres?",
          "compete for The two athletes are competing for the gold medal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "competition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone is trying to win something or be more successful than someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Competition for jobs is intense.",
          "competition between There's a lot of competition between computer companies.",
          "in competition with The two companies are in competition with each other.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] There's fierce competition to get into that school.",
          "Foreign competition (= similar products from other countries) had reduced their sales.",
          "no competition Why are you jealous of her? She's no competition!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organized event in which people try to win a prize by being the best, fastest, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a swimming/chess competition",
          "enter a competition She's entered a crossword competition.",
          "humorous You don't need to eat so quickly! It's not a competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or people you are trying to be better than:",
        "examples": [
          "The competition on the track looked fierce and her heart sank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity done by a number of people or organizations, each of which is trying to do better than all of the others:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Competition for the job was fierce.",
          "[ U ] Traditional booksellers face stiff competition from companies selling via the Internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The competition is the people or organizations you are trying to do better than:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] In this business, we always have to be aware of the competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Competition is also the activity of a sport in which each of the people or teams is trying to win, or a particular event at which this activity happens:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Few of the players on the team were experienced in international competition.",
          "[ C ] The figure-skating competition will be held in the main arena."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Competition is also a situation in which the various organisms living in the same area try to compete for a limited supply of food, water, space, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which people or businesses are trying to be more successful than each other, for example by making more sales in a market:",
        "examples": [
          "There has always been competition between the auto manufacturers.",
          "stiff/fierce/strong/tough competition",
          "Some healthy competition (= competition that is a good thing) makes everyone work harder.",
          "The decision to sell cheap TVs put the supermarket in (direct) competition with the major suppliers of electrical goods.",
          "foreign/global/ international competition",
          "growing/increasing competition US companies face increasing competition from Eastern markets.",
          "Politicians argued that subsidies stifled free competition.",
          "Traditional banks face competition from internet-based finance companies.",
          "Critics say merging the two largest manufacturers could stifle competition (= prevent competition)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people or businesses who are competing with a particular person or business in a particular market:",
        "examples": [
          "Longer hours should give the store an advantage over the competition.",
          "keep/stay ahead of the competition The company had to make drastic changes if it was to stay ahead of the competition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "competitions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone is trying to win something or be more successful than someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Competition for jobs is intense.",
          "competition between There's a lot of competition between computer companies.",
          "in competition with The two companies are in competition with each other.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] There's fierce competition to get into that school.",
          "Foreign competition (= similar products from other countries) had reduced their sales.",
          "no competition Why are you jealous of her? She's no competition!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organized event in which people try to win a prize by being the best, fastest, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a swimming/chess competition",
          "enter a competition She's entered a crossword competition.",
          "humorous You don't need to eat so quickly! It's not a competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or people you are trying to be better than:",
        "examples": [
          "The competition on the track looked fierce and her heart sank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity done by a number of people or organizations, each of which is trying to do better than all of the others:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Competition for the job was fierce.",
          "[ U ] Traditional booksellers face stiff competition from companies selling via the Internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The competition is the people or organizations you are trying to do better than:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] In this business, we always have to be aware of the competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Competition is also the activity of a sport in which each of the people or teams is trying to win, or a particular event at which this activity happens:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Few of the players on the team were experienced in international competition.",
          "[ C ] The figure-skating competition will be held in the main arena."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Competition is also a situation in which the various organisms living in the same area try to compete for a limited supply of food, water, space, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which people or businesses are trying to be more successful than each other, for example by making more sales in a market:",
        "examples": [
          "There has always been competition between the auto manufacturers.",
          "stiff/fierce/strong/tough competition",
          "Some healthy competition (= competition that is a good thing) makes everyone work harder.",
          "The decision to sell cheap TVs put the supermarket in (direct) competition with the major suppliers of electrical goods.",
          "foreign/global/ international competition",
          "growing/increasing competition US companies face increasing competition from Eastern markets.",
          "Politicians argued that subsidies stifled free competition.",
          "Traditional banks face competition from internet-based finance companies.",
          "Critics say merging the two largest manufacturers could stifle competition (= prevent competition)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people or businesses who are competing with a particular person or business in a particular market:",
        "examples": [
          "Longer hours should give the store an advantage over the competition.",
          "keep/stay ahead of the competition The company had to make drastic changes if it was to stay ahead of the competition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "competitive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving competition:",
        "examples": [
          "competitive sports",
          "a highly competitive industry",
          "Acting is very competitive - you've got to really push yourself if you want to succeed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wanting very much to win or be more successful than other people:",
        "examples": [
          "You're very competitive - it's meant to be a friendly match!",
          "competitive spirit I could never play team sports - I lack the competitive spirit (= a strong wish to beat others)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Competitive prices, services, etc. are as good as or better than other prices, services, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "eager to do better than others in an activity, esp. trying to win in a sports activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a competitive person",
          "We will be facing weaker teams, which should give us a competitive advantage/edge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Competitive also means able to compete at the same level:",
        "examples": [
          "If we have to lower our prices to remain competitive, we will."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving or encouraging competition:",
        "examples": [
          "highly/extremely/fiercely competitive",
          "The severe downturn in the worldwide semiconductor market has increased competitive pressures in the Japanese market.",
          "The corporate watchdog law requires large companies to formalize competitive processes for selecting vendors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "competitive prices, services, etc. are as good as or better than other prices, services, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The technology exists to convert grain and sugar to ethanol at a competitive price.",
          "We know we have competitive products to sell, if only consumers had access to them.",
          "The hotel works hard to offer competitive salaries and benefits to our employees.",
          "We can't put up our prices and still remain competitive with similar brands."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "competitor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, team, or company that is competing against others:",
        "examples": [
          "Their prices are better than any of their competitors.",
          "How many competitors took part in the race?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, product, company, etc. that is trying to compete with others, for example, by trying to make bigger sales in a particular market:",
        "examples": [
          "chief/main/major competitor At least one major competitor is gearing up to provide local service at lower prices.",
          "domestic/foreign/overseas competitor In an effort to undercut foreign competitors, the company recently unveiled a low-end model that sells for as little as $360.",
          "Many companies focus much of their energy on taking market share from their competitors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "competitors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, team, or company that is competing against others:",
        "examples": [
          "Their prices are better than any of their competitors.",
          "How many competitors took part in the race?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, product, company, etc. that is trying to compete with others, for example, by trying to make bigger sales in a particular market:",
        "examples": [
          "chief/main/major competitor At least one major competitor is gearing up to provide local service at lower prices.",
          "domestic/foreign/overseas competitor In an effort to undercut foreign competitors, the company recently unveiled a low-end model that sells for as little as $360.",
          "Many companies focus much of their energy on taking market share from their competitors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compilation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of compiling something:",
        "examples": [
          "A team of four was involved in the compilation of the book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book, CD, etc. that has been made from several separate parts:",
        "examples": [
          "a compilation of their greatest hits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of collecting information from a variety of places to arrange it in a book, report, or list:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The compilation of all his speeches took several months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A compilation is also a book, report, etc., that is a collection of separate things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a compilation of modern poetry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of information arranged in a list, report, book, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A compilation of ratings for 1,600 insurers is published in the March/April issue of the newsletter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of preparing a company's financial statements, based on information that is given by the management of the company:",
        "examples": [
          "During a compilation the data is arranged into the conventional financial statement form, but it is not audited or reviewed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compiled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect information from different places and arrange it in a book, report, or list:",
        "examples": [
          "We're compiling some facts and figures for a documentary on the subject."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a computer program into a machine language",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "compiling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect information from different places and arrange it in a book, report, or list:",
        "examples": [
          "We're compiling some facts and figures for a documentary on the subject."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a computer program into a machine language",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "complacency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of calm satisfaction with your own abilities or situation that prevents you from trying harder:",
        "examples": [
          "What annoys me about these girls is their complacency - they seem to have no desire to expand their horizons.",
          "There's no room for complacency if we want to stay in this competition!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of calm satisfaction with your own abilities or situation that prevents you from trying harder:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re finally making a profit, but there is no reason for complacency."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "complacent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling so satisfied with your own abilities or situation that you feel you do not need to try any harder:",
        "examples": [
          "a complacent smile/attitude",
          "We can't afford to become complacent about any of our products."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "complain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say that something is wrong or not satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "complain about Lots of people have complained about the noise.",
          "You're always complaining!",
          "[ + that ] He complained that his boss was useless and he had too much work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone formally that something is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "complain to If the service was so bad, why didn't you complain to the manager?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that something is wrong or not good enough:",
        "examples": [
          "Bill and Nancy are always complaining about their neighbor, whose dog frightens their kids.",
          "[ + that clause ] She complained that she had too much work to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you complain of a physical condition, you describe something that hurts or makes you feel ill:",
        "examples": [
          "She complained of aching knees from her arthritis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone that something is wrong or not satisfactory, and that you are annoyed about it:",
        "examples": [
          "complain about sth Workers complain about the conditions in which they are forced to work.",
          "complain that The chief executive complained that there were no systems of accountability, financial control, or planning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "complained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that something is wrong or not satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "complain about Lots of people have complained about the noise.",
          "You're always complaining!",
          "[ + that ] He complained that his boss was useless and he had too much work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone formally that something is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "complain to If the service was so bad, why didn't you complain to the manager?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "complaining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of saying that something is wrong or not satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "I hear a lot of complaining about the technology not working as it should."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "saying that something is wrong or not satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "I was a little shocked and asked him if they accused all their complaining customers of being liars?",
          "Then he began to speak in a high, complaining voice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "complains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say that something is wrong or not satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "complain about Lots of people have complained about the noise.",
          "You're always complaining!",
          "[ + that ] He complained that his boss was useless and he had too much work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone formally that something is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "complain to If the service was so bad, why didn't you complain to the manager?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that something is wrong or not good enough:",
        "examples": [
          "Bill and Nancy are always complaining about their neighbor, whose dog frightens their kids.",
          "[ + that clause ] She complained that she had too much work to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you complain of a physical condition, you describe something that hurts or makes you feel ill:",
        "examples": [
          "She complained of aching knees from her arthritis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone that something is wrong or not satisfactory, and that you are annoyed about it:",
        "examples": [
          "complain about sth Workers complain about the conditions in which they are forced to work.",
          "complain that The chief executive complained that there were no systems of accountability, financial control, or planning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "complaint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "We've received a complaint from one of our listeners about offensive language.",
          "I've made a complaint (= formally complained) to the police about the noise.",
          "[ + that ] We've had complaints that you've been playing your radio too loud.",
          "Do you have any grounds for complaint (= reason to formally complain)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illness:",
        "examples": [
          "a heart/stomach complaint"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that something is wrong or not good enough, the act of complaining, or the thing you are complaining about:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a letter of complaint",
          "[ C ] Her only complaint is that she sometimes didn’t get enough heat in her apartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law A complaint is also a formal statement to a government authority that you have a legal cause to complain about the way you have been treated:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He filed a complaint with the commission, charging discrimination based on his disability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written or spoken statement in which someone says that somebody has done something wrong or that something is not satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "lodge/make/receive a complaint The council has said that it received complaints but that it cannot disclose details.",
          "deal with/handle complaints They have an efficient system in place for dealing with customer complaints.",
          "complaint about sb/sth The gas company has promised to investigate the man's complaint about a quarterly bill for £1,500.",
          "complaint against sb/sth Complaints against an employment agency should be made to the Employment Agencies Standards office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of complaining, or a reason for someone to complain:",
        "examples": [
          "The biggest complaint about the new proposal is that it could increase costs.",
          "cause/grounds for complaint On this occasion, shareholders have little cause for complaint.",
          "We have received several letters of complaint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement that someone has harmed somebody else or done something illegal, which must be proved in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "file/lodge a complaint A complaint alleging financial wrongdoing was lodged with the district attorney's office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "complaints": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "We've received a complaint from one of our listeners about offensive language.",
          "I've made a complaint (= formally complained) to the police about the noise.",
          "[ + that ] We've had complaints that you've been playing your radio too loud.",
          "Do you have any grounds for complaint (= reason to formally complain)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illness:",
        "examples": [
          "a heart/stomach complaint"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that something is wrong or not good enough, the act of complaining, or the thing you are complaining about:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a letter of complaint",
          "[ C ] Her only complaint is that she sometimes didn’t get enough heat in her apartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law A complaint is also a formal statement to a government authority that you have a legal cause to complain about the way you have been treated:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He filed a complaint with the commission, charging discrimination based on his disability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written or spoken statement in which someone says that somebody has done something wrong or that something is not satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "lodge/make/receive a complaint The council has said that it received complaints but that it cannot disclose details.",
          "deal with/handle complaints They have an efficient system in place for dealing with customer complaints.",
          "complaint about sb/sth The gas company has promised to investigate the man's complaint about a quarterly bill for £1,500.",
          "complaint against sb/sth Complaints against an employment agency should be made to the Employment Agencies Standards office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of complaining, or a reason for someone to complain:",
        "examples": [
          "The biggest complaint about the new proposal is that it could increase costs.",
          "cause/grounds for complaint On this occasion, shareholders have little cause for complaint.",
          "We have received several letters of complaint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement that someone has harmed somebody else or done something illegal, which must be proved in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "file/lodge a complaint A complaint alleging financial wrongdoing was lodged with the district attorney's office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "complement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something else seem better or more attractive when combining with it:",
        "examples": [
          "Strawberries and cream complement each other perfectly.",
          "The music complements her voice perfectly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a clause that usually follows the verb in English and adds more information about the subject or object",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help make something or someone more complete or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "She used photographs to complement the text of the news story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A complement is a number of people or things that makes something complete:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a full complement of reporters and photographers along."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A complement is part of a word or phrase that completes the predicate (= the part of a sentence that gives information about the subject), as “nothing” in “They told him nothing.”",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "complements": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something else seem better or more attractive when combining with it:",
        "examples": [
          "Strawberries and cream complement each other perfectly.",
          "The music complements her voice perfectly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a clause that usually follows the verb in English and adds more information about the subject or object",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help make something or someone more complete or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "She used photographs to complement the text of the news story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A complement is a number of people or things that makes something complete:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a full complement of reporters and photographers along."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A complement is part of a word or phrase that completes the predicate (= the part of a sentence that gives information about the subject), as “nothing” in “They told him nothing.”",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "complete": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make whole or perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "Complete the sentence with one of the adjectives provided.",
          "He only needs two more cards to complete the set.",
          "All she needed to complete her happiness was a baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write all the details asked for on a form or other document:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you completed your application form yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's just completed filming his 17th feature film.",
          "The palace took over 20 years to complete.",
          "She will complete her studies in France."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports such as football, American football, and rugby, to successfully pass the ball to another player:",
        "examples": [
          "complete a pass He completed passes of 48 and 47 yards to the wide receiver.",
          "He was second only to Redknapp for percentage of completed passes in the Premiership."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to legally finish the change of ownership of a house or other property from a seller to a buyer:",
        "examples": [
          "Is it possible to exchange contracts and complete on the same day?",
          "Your solicitor will let you know if there are any outstanding fees you need to pay them when you complete.",
          "You will have a lot of work to do to complete the sale, but your buyer and their solicitors have an even bigger job.",
          "complete on He has already completed on his new home, a Georgian property in Shropshire.",
          "After contracts are exchanged, there are still a few things that need doing before you can complete on the sale.",
          "Lawyers warn that people who cannot complete on a property transaction could be sued."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great or to the largest degree possible:",
        "examples": [
          "The man's a complete fool!",
          "I need a break, a complete change of scene.",
          "complete and utter I made a complete and utter mess of it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with all the parts:",
        "examples": [
          "the complete works of Oscar Wilde",
          "complete with The report comes complete with (= including) diagrams and colour photographs.",
          "Sun, sand, and romance - her holiday was complete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In team sports such as football, American football, and rugby, a complete pass is one where one player successfully passes the ball to another player:",
        "examples": [
          "Jones finished the game with two complete passes for 19 yards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing all the parts or pieces; whole:",
        "examples": [
          "a complete set of dishes",
          "the complete works of Dickens",
          "We wanted a complete record of what everyone said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great, without limit, or to the largest degree possible:",
        "examples": [
          "The trip began in complete confusion.",
          "She gave me a look of complete indifference.",
          "Toby and Alfredo are complete opposites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "John has completed 15 marathons.",
          "She completed three years of college, and then took a year off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply all the parts or pieces needed to make something whole:",
        "examples": [
          "She needed one more course to complete the requirements for a teaching degree."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "completed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make whole or perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "Complete the sentence with one of the adjectives provided.",
          "He only needs two more cards to complete the set.",
          "All she needed to complete her happiness was a baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write all the details asked for on a form or other document:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you completed your application form yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's just completed filming his 17th feature film.",
          "The palace took over 20 years to complete.",
          "She will complete her studies in France."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports such as football, American football, and rugby, to successfully pass the ball to another player:",
        "examples": [
          "complete a pass He completed passes of 48 and 47 yards to the wide receiver.",
          "He was second only to Redknapp for percentage of completed passes in the Premiership."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "completely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in every way or as much as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "I agree with you completely.",
          "She's completely mad.",
          "He'd completely changed - I didn't recognize him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "completes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make whole or perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "Complete the sentence with one of the adjectives provided.",
          "He only needs two more cards to complete the set.",
          "All she needed to complete her happiness was a baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write all the details asked for on a form or other document:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you completed your application form yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's just completed filming his 17th feature film.",
          "The palace took over 20 years to complete.",
          "She will complete her studies in France."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports such as football, American football, and rugby, to successfully pass the ball to another player:",
        "examples": [
          "complete a pass He completed passes of 48 and 47 yards to the wide receiver.",
          "He was second only to Redknapp for percentage of completed passes in the Premiership."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to legally finish the change of ownership of a house or other property from a seller to a buyer:",
        "examples": [
          "Is it possible to exchange contracts and complete on the same day?",
          "Your solicitor will let you know if there are any outstanding fees you need to pay them when you complete.",
          "You will have a lot of work to do to complete the sale, but your buyer and their solicitors have an even bigger job.",
          "complete on He has already completed on his new home, a Georgian property in Shropshire.",
          "After contracts are exchanged, there are still a few things that need doing before you can complete on the sale.",
          "Lawyers warn that people who cannot complete on a property transaction could be sued."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great or to the largest degree possible:",
        "examples": [
          "The man's a complete fool!",
          "I need a break, a complete change of scene.",
          "complete and utter I made a complete and utter mess of it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with all the parts:",
        "examples": [
          "the complete works of Oscar Wilde",
          "complete with The report comes complete with (= including) diagrams and colour photographs.",
          "Sun, sand, and romance - her holiday was complete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In team sports such as football, American football, and rugby, a complete pass is one where one player successfully passes the ball to another player:",
        "examples": [
          "Jones finished the game with two complete passes for 19 yards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing all the parts or pieces; whole:",
        "examples": [
          "a complete set of dishes",
          "the complete works of Dickens",
          "We wanted a complete record of what everyone said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great, without limit, or to the largest degree possible:",
        "examples": [
          "The trip began in complete confusion.",
          "She gave me a look of complete indifference.",
          "Toby and Alfredo are complete opposites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "John has completed 15 marathons.",
          "She completed three years of college, and then took a year off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply all the parts or pieces needed to make something whole:",
        "examples": [
          "She needed one more course to complete the requirements for a teaching degree."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "completing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make whole or perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "Complete the sentence with one of the adjectives provided.",
          "He only needs two more cards to complete the set.",
          "All she needed to complete her happiness was a baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write all the details asked for on a form or other document:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you completed your application form yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's just completed filming his 17th feature film.",
          "The palace took over 20 years to complete.",
          "She will complete her studies in France."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports such as football, American football, and rugby, to successfully pass the ball to another player:",
        "examples": [
          "complete a pass He completed passes of 48 and 47 yards to the wide receiver.",
          "He was second only to Redknapp for percentage of completed passes in the Premiership."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "completion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of finishing something that you are doing or making:",
        "examples": [
          "on completion You'll be paid on completion of the project.",
          "near completion The road repair work is nearing completion (= almost finished)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports such as football and American football, the act of successfully passing the ball from one player to another:",
        "examples": [
          "pass completion Poor scores in basic areas such as pass completion suggest the team has a lot of room for improvement.",
          "In one season, he led the NFL in pass completions, in punting, and in interceptions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of legally finishing the change of ownership of a house or other property from the seller to the buyer, or the day on which this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "At the point of exchange of contracts, the sale will become legally binding, but the property does not legally transfer to the new owner until completion.",
          "Completion is set for 21 July.",
          "You should not give your buyer the keys before completion.",
          "Completions in the Midlands and South of England were 17 per cent down from last year, which reflected the more difficult housing market.",
          "Completion day is the last step in the home-buying process, when property ownership transfers from the seller to the buyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the final stage of arranging a loan, or of buying or selling a house, building, or piece of land:",
        "examples": [
          "The balance will be due on completion.",
          "On completion day, the legal ends are tied up, you collect the keys and move into your new home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of finishing something that is being done or made:",
        "examples": [
          "Completion of the project is still several months away.",
          "You will be asked to pay an initial deposit and the balance on completion of the work.",
          "She received a letter about the satisfactory completion of her probationary period.",
          "The diploma will be awarded after a completion of all the course requirements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "complex": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving a lot of different but related parts:",
        "examples": [
          "a complex molecule/carbohydrate",
          "a complex network of roads",
          "a complex procedure",
          "The company has a complex organizational structure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to understand or find an answer to because of having many different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a very complex issue to which there is no straightforward answer.",
          "The film's plot was so complex that I couldn't follow it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building with various connected rooms or a related group of buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "a shopping/sports and leisure complex",
          "US They live in a large apartment complex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular anxiety or unconscious fear that a person has, especially as a result of an unpleasant experience that they have had in the past or because they have a low opinion of their own worth:",
        "examples": [
          "an inferiority complex",
          "I think he's got a complex about being bald.",
          "Don't go on about her weight - you'll give her a complex!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having many parts related to each other in ways that may be difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "a complex surgical procedure",
          "The question of who is legally responsible is a complex issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of buildings that are related, or a large building having different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "an apartment complex for elderly people"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of attitudes and feelings that influence a person’s behavior, often in a negative way:",
        "examples": [
          "an inferiority complex"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "complexion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the natural appearance of the skin on a person's face, especially its colour or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a dark/fair complexion",
          "a healthy/clear/spotty complexion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general character of something:",
        "examples": [
          "These are radical changes which will alter the complexion of the British contemporary dance scene.",
          "What Pablo has just said puts an entirely/completely new complexion on (= changes) things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the color or appearance of the skin of a person’s face:",
        "examples": [
          "a dark/light/smooth complexion"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "complexities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the features of something that make it difficult to understand or find an answer to:",
        "examples": [
          "There are a lot of complexities surrounding this issue.",
          "Doctors spend their whole lives trying to understand the complexities of the body's systems.",
          "These resources have been developed to help students understand the complexities of foreign policy.",
          "The legacy of empire undoubtedly produces moral complexities.",
          "The complexities of this situation mean there's no simple solution for moving forward.",
          "The film engages with many of the historical complexities of the battle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "complexity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of having many parts and being difficult to understand or find an answer to:",
        "examples": [
          "a problem of great complexity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the features of something that make it difficult to understand or find an answer to:",
        "examples": [
          "There are a lot of complexities surrounding this issue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compliance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of obeying a law or rule, especially one that controls a particular industry or type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "It is the job of the inspectors to enforce compliance with the regulations.",
          "The company said that it had always acted in compliance with environmental laws.",
          "They will conduct yearly audits to ensure compliancy with the latest regulations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing everything that someone tells or wants you to do:",
        "examples": [
          "It's his compliance that amazes me.",
          "They give orders and they expect absolute compliance.",
          "The parents use positive reinforcement to gain their child's compliancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of obeying a particular law or rule, or of acting according to an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "compliance with sth He pointed to the building's lack of compliance with building standards for the disabled.",
          "compliance costs/procedures/standards, etc. The law imposes significant compliance costs on US businesses and is a deterrent to price competition.",
          "We've been working hard to remain in compliance with all air pollution control laws."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compliant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "willing to do what other people want you to do:",
        "examples": [
          "a compliant child"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that obeys a particular rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "The company expects to be reclassified as soon as its factories are fully compliant with the Federal Clean Air Act."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone or something that obeys particular rules or laws:",
        "examples": [
          "compliant with sth The company expects to be reclassified as soon as its factories are fully compliant with the Federal Clean Air Act."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "complicate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something more difficult to deal with, do, or understand:",
        "examples": [
          "It will only complicate the situation if we invite his old girlfriend as well.",
          "The rescue operation has been complicated by bad weather.",
          "These new rules have complicated the tax system even further."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If one illness complicates another illness, it makes the other illness worse:",
        "examples": [
          "The breathing problem has now been complicated by a chest infection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something more difficult to deal with or do:",
        "examples": [
          "The rescue operation was complicated by bad weather.",
          "His recovery was complicated by his generally poor condition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "complicated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving a lot of different parts, in a way that is difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "complicated instructions",
          "I had to fill in this really complicated form.",
          "The rules are rather complicated to follow.",
          "The relationship is a bit complicated. He's my mother's cousin's daughter's child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having many parts that are organized in a way that may be difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "a complicated machine/process",
          "He gave me directions, but they were so complicated I got lost."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "complicating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something more difficult to deal with, do, or understand:",
        "examples": [
          "It will only complicate the situation if we invite his old girlfriend as well.",
          "The rescue operation has been complicated by bad weather.",
          "These new rules have complicated the tax system even further."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If one illness complicates another illness, it makes the other illness worse:",
        "examples": [
          "The breathing problem has now been complicated by a chest infection."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "complication": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that makes a situation more difficult, or the act of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "Dave couldn't find his passport at the airport and then there were further complications when Fiona lost her baggage.",
          "If any complications arise, let me know and I'll help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extra medical problem that makes it more difficult to treat an existing illness:",
        "examples": [
          "If there are no complications, the doctor says that she'll be able to come home within two weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes a situation more difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "This complication had not been foreseen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "medical A complication is a problem that develops from an existing illness, making treatment more difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "He died from complications of diabetes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "complications": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that makes a situation more difficult, or the act of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "Dave couldn't find his passport at the airport and then there were further complications when Fiona lost her baggage.",
          "If any complications arise, let me know and I'll help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extra medical problem that makes it more difficult to treat an existing illness:",
        "examples": [
          "If there are no complications, the doctor says that she'll be able to come home within two weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes a situation more difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "This complication had not been foreseen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "medical A complication is a problem that develops from an existing illness, making treatment more difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "He died from complications of diabetes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "complicity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involvement in a crime or some activity that is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "She is suspected of complicity in the fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involvement with others in a crime or in another activity that is wrong",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "complied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act according to an order, set of rules, or request:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been ordered to have the dog destroyed because it's dangerous, but he refuses to comply.",
          "There are serious penalties for failure to comply with the regulations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compliment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a remark that expresses approval, admiration, or respect:",
        "examples": [
          "He complained that his husband never paid him any compliments anymore.",
          "I take it as a compliment (= I am pleased) when people say I look like my mother.",
          "Are you fishing for (= trying to get) compliments?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that expresses approval or respect:",
        "examples": [
          "You should take it as a compliment when I fall asleep in your company - it means I'm relaxed.",
          "Thank you so much for your help - I hope one day I'll be able to return/repay the compliment (= do something good for you)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of your admiration or respect:",
        "examples": [
          "That was an excellent meal! My compliments to the chef."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you give something to someone with your compliments, you give it to that person free:",
        "examples": [
          "We enclose a copy of our latest brochure, with our compliments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to praise or express admiration for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just complimenting Robert on his wonderful food.",
          "I must compliment you on your handling of a very difficult situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a remark or action that expresses approval, admiration, or respect:",
        "examples": [
          "She paid him a high compliment by saying she read all his books.",
          "He was surprised by her remark, but decided to take it as a compliment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express your approval, admiration, or respect to someone for that person's character, skill, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I complimented Robert on his great cooking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "complimentary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "praising or expressing admiration for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The reviews of his latest film have been highly complimentary.",
          "She wasn't very complimentary about your performance, was she?",
          "Our guests said some very complimentary things about the meal I'd cooked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If tickets, books, etc. are complimentary, they are given free, especially by a business.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing approval, admiration, or respect with a remark or action:",
        "examples": [
          "Everybody was complimentary about the hotel service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is complimentary, it is given to you without charge:",
        "examples": [
          "As theater employees, we get complimentary tickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "saying good things about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "highly/very complimentary The reviews of her latest book are highly complimentary.",
          "He was less than complimentary about the progress that many of the companies he has surveyed are making."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if tickets, products, services, etc. are complimentary, they are given free:",
        "examples": [
          "Parking is usually complimentary or included in the ticket price."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "complimenting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to praise or express admiration for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just complimenting Robert on his wonderful food.",
          "I must compliment you on your handling of a very difficult situation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compliments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "if you give something to someone with your or someone's compliments, you give it to them free:",
        "examples": [
          "You will be offered free champagne with the hotel's compliments.",
          "He is trying to find a family that wants to take a vacation at Disney World, compliments of another donor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comply": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to act according to an order, set of rules, or request:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been ordered to have the dog destroyed because it's dangerous, but he refuses to comply.",
          "There are serious penalties for failure to comply with the regulations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obey an order, rule, or request:",
        "examples": [
          "Comosa says he will comply with the judge’s ruling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obey a particular rule or law, or act according to an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "comply with sth The state's mining law requires mine operators to comply with local land use regulations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "complying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act according to an order, set of rules, or request:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been ordered to have the dog destroyed because it's dangerous, but he refuses to comply.",
          "There are serious penalties for failure to comply with the regulations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "component": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part that combines with other parts to form something bigger:",
        "examples": [
          "television/aircraft/computer components",
          "The factory supplies electrical components for cars.",
          "The course has four main components: business law, finance, computing and management skills.",
          "Fresh fruit and vegetables are an essential component of a healthy diet.",
          "The control of inflation is a key component of the government's economic policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of a system, process, or machine:",
        "examples": [
          "Fair pay for child-care providers is a vital component of welfare reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A component of a vector is one of the things that the vector represents, such as force or speed.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part that combines with other parts to make a machine or piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "automobile/computer, etc. component The company is a leading manufacturer of automobile components."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular feature or part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "essential/key/major, etc. component The major components of the transport system include the road network, railway system, air transport services, and ports and shipping services."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "components": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part that combines with other parts to form something bigger:",
        "examples": [
          "television/aircraft/computer components",
          "The factory supplies electrical components for cars.",
          "The course has four main components: business law, finance, computing and management skills.",
          "Fresh fruit and vegetables are an essential component of a healthy diet.",
          "The control of inflation is a key component of the government's economic policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of a system, process, or machine:",
        "examples": [
          "Fair pay for child-care providers is a vital component of welfare reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A component of a vector is one of the things that the vector represents, such as force or speed.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part that combines with other parts to make a machine or piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "automobile/computer, etc. component The company is a leading manufacturer of automobile components."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular feature or part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "essential/key/major, etc. component The major components of the transport system include the road network, railway system, air transport services, and ports and shipping services."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comport": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "She comported herself with great dignity at her husband's funeral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an idea or statement, etc. comports, it matches or is similar to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The findings of this research do not comport with accepted theory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to produce music, poetry, or formal writing:",
        "examples": [
          "Prokofiev started composing at the age of five.",
          "The music was specially composed for the film.",
          "a piece of music composed for the flute",
          "He composed this poem for his wife.",
          "formal My lawyer is going to compose a letter of complaint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be formed from various things:",
        "examples": [
          "Air is composed mainly of nitrogen and oxygen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the parts that something is made of:",
        "examples": [
          "At that time, women composed only 1.6 percent of the US forces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make yourself calm again after being angry or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "She finally stopped crying and composed herself.",
          "I was overcome emotionally and it took me some time to compose myself.",
          "Although the players composed themselves, there was no disguising their disappointment at the loss.",
          "After composing himself, Watson spoke to the crowd.",
          "Take a moment to compose yourself, then answer the questions truthfully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make yourself look or feel calm after being angry or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to compose my features into a smile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange words, sentences, pages, etc. in preparation for printing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce or create music, poems, or a piece of writing:",
        "examples": [
          "The opera was composed in 1931 but wasn’t performed until 1940."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form or make up something:",
        "examples": [
          "The metropolitan area is composed of New York City and parts of New Jersey and Connecticut."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "composed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "calm and in control of your emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked remarkably composed throughout the funeral."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "composer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who writes music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who writes music",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "composers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who writes music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who writes music",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "composing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce music, poetry, or formal writing:",
        "examples": [
          "Prokofiev started composing at the age of five.",
          "The music was specially composed for the film.",
          "a piece of music composed for the flute",
          "He composed this poem for his wife.",
          "formal My lawyer is going to compose a letter of complaint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be formed from various things:",
        "examples": [
          "Air is composed mainly of nitrogen and oxygen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the parts that something is made of:",
        "examples": [
          "At that time, women composed only 1.6 percent of the US forces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make yourself calm again after being angry or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "She finally stopped crying and composed herself.",
          "I was overcome emotionally and it took me some time to compose myself.",
          "Although the players composed themselves, there was no disguising their disappointment at the loss.",
          "After composing himself, Watson spoke to the crowd.",
          "Take a moment to compose yourself, then answer the questions truthfully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make yourself look or feel calm after being angry or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to compose my features into a smile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange words, sentences, pages, etc. in preparation for printing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "composite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is made of various different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "composite of The main character in her latest novel is a composite of several public figures of that era."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a material made up of more than one substance that is used for building things:",
        "examples": [
          "The bodies of these racing cars are moulded from the same composite that is used for making aircraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made up of different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists have put together a composite picture of what the earth's crust is like.",
          "Sam is a composite character based on the actual stories of several World War II veterans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made up of different substances or materials:",
        "examples": [
          "The research group is working on making composite materials from renewable resources.",
          "The aircraft is built out of composite plastic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of various parts or substances:",
        "examples": [
          "a composite material",
          "a composite sketch of a man wanted for questioning"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of more than one substance:",
        "examples": [
          "composite fibre/material/plastic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made up of various parts or things:",
        "examples": [
          "Standard & Poor's composite index of 500 stocks"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "composition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music that someone has written:",
        "examples": [
          "This concerto is one of her earlier/later compositions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or skill of writing music:",
        "examples": [
          "At music school I studied piano and composition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that people or things are arranged in a painting or photograph:",
        "examples": [
          "a group composition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of writing about a particular subject, done by a student:",
        "examples": [
          "a 200-word composition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the parts, substances, etc. that something is made of:",
        "examples": [
          "the composition of the atmosphere"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that a person has created or written, esp. a text, a work of art, or a piece of music, or the act of creating or writing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a composition for piano and flute",
          "[ C ] In school we had to write a composition (= short piece of writing) on our favorite TV programs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mixture of things or people that are combined to form something:",
        "examples": [
          "the composition of the atmosphere",
          "The composition of the city’s population has changed dramatically in the past 20 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which the parts of something are arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "the composition of sth The company said it plans to change the composition of its board of directors, creating a board composed predominantly of independent directors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a manufactured material made of more than one substance:",
        "examples": [
          "Composition tiles have replaced asbestos tiles in public buildings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement in which someone who owes money pays less than is owed, in order to settle the debt more quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "make a composition with sb If a person has at any time been made bankrupt or has made a composition with creditors, he is disqualified from being appointed as a trustee of the charity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compost": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "decaying plant material that is added to soil to improve its quality",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect and store plant material so it can decay and be added to soil to improve its quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Restaurants should compost food waste whenever possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "decaying material of plants, unwanted food, etc., added to dirt to improve the growth of new plants",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "composure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being calm, confident, and in control:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't want to lose my composure in front of her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being calm and not emotional:",
        "examples": [
          "You may feel nervous but don’t lose your composure in front of the camera."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical that combines two or more elements:",
        "examples": [
          "Salt is a compound of sodium and chlorine.",
          "Many fertilizers contain nitrogen compounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something consisting of two or more different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Then there was his manner, a curious compound of humour and severity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word that combines two or more different words. Often, the meaning of the compound cannot be discovered by knowing the meaning of the different words that form it. Compounds may be written either as one word or as separate words:",
        "examples": [
          "'Bodyguard' and 'floppy disk' are two examples of compounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area surrounded by fences or walls that contains a group of buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "The gates opened and the troops marched into their compound.",
          "The embassy compound has been closed to the public because of a bomb threat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a problem or difficult situation worse:",
        "examples": [
          "Her terror was compounded by the feeling that she was being watched.",
          "His financial problems were compounded when he unexpectedly lost his job.",
          "Severe drought has compounded food shortages in the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix two things together:",
        "examples": [
          "Most tyres are made of rubber compounded with other chemicals and materials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of two or more parts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a system of paying interest in which interest is paid both on the original amount of money invested (= given to companies hoping to get more back) or borrowed and on the interest that has collected over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "compound interest",
          "The investment fund has achieved annual compound returns of 18.2 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of two or more different parts or elements:",
        "examples": [
          "His jokes have been described as a compound of fears, anxieties, and insecurities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A compound is a chemical substance that combines two or more elements.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A compound is a word consisting of two or more words:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Black eye\" and \"teaspoon\" are compounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fenced or enclosed area that contains buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "We left the compound early to find and photograph wild animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something worse by increasing or adding to it:",
        "examples": [
          "Lack of rain compounded the problems farmers are having."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a system of calculating interest in which it is paid on both the amount of money invested or borrowed and on the interest that has been added to it:",
        "examples": [
          "The investment has grown $1,000 into $3,552 over five years, a compound annual return of 28.6%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate interest on both the amount of money invested or borrowed and on the interest that has been added to it:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest will be compounded every six months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compounded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a problem or difficult situation worse:",
        "examples": [
          "Her terror was compounded by the feeling that she was being watched.",
          "His financial problems were compounded when he unexpectedly lost his job.",
          "Severe drought has compounded food shortages in the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix two things together:",
        "examples": [
          "Most tyres are made of rubber compounded with other chemicals and materials."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compounds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical that combines two or more elements:",
        "examples": [
          "Salt is a compound of sodium and chlorine.",
          "Many fertilizers contain nitrogen compounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something consisting of two or more different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Then there was his manner, a curious compound of humour and severity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word that combines two or more different words. Often, the meaning of the compound cannot be discovered by knowing the meaning of the different words that form it. Compounds may be written either as one word or as separate words:",
        "examples": [
          "'Bodyguard' and 'floppy disk' are two examples of compounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area surrounded by fences or walls that contains a group of buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "The gates opened and the troops marched into their compound.",
          "The embassy compound has been closed to the public because of a bomb threat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a problem or difficult situation worse:",
        "examples": [
          "Her terror was compounded by the feeling that she was being watched.",
          "His financial problems were compounded when he unexpectedly lost his job.",
          "Severe drought has compounded food shortages in the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix two things together:",
        "examples": [
          "Most tyres are made of rubber compounded with other chemicals and materials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of two or more parts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a system of paying interest in which interest is paid both on the original amount of money invested (= given to companies hoping to get more back) or borrowed and on the interest that has collected over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "compound interest",
          "The investment fund has achieved annual compound returns of 18.2 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of two or more different parts or elements:",
        "examples": [
          "His jokes have been described as a compound of fears, anxieties, and insecurities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A compound is a chemical substance that combines two or more elements.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A compound is a word consisting of two or more words:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Black eye\" and \"teaspoon\" are compounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fenced or enclosed area that contains buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "We left the compound early to find and photograph wild animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something worse by increasing or adding to it:",
        "examples": [
          "Lack of rain compounded the problems farmers are having."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a system of calculating interest in which it is paid on both the amount of money invested or borrowed and on the interest that has been added to it:",
        "examples": [
          "The investment has grown $1,000 into $3,552 over five years, a compound annual return of 28.6%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate interest on both the amount of money invested or borrowed and on the interest that has been added to it:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest will be compounded every six months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comprehend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to understand something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "I fail to comprehend their attitude.",
          "He doesn't seem to comprehend the scale of the problem",
          "[ + question word ] I'll never comprehend why she did what she did.",
          "[ + that ] I don't think he fully comprehends that she won't be here to help him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don’t comprehend something, don’t be afraid to seem dumb, just speak out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comprehension": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to understand completely and be familiar with a situation, facts, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He has no comprehension of the size of the problem.",
          "How she manages to fit so much into a working day is beyond my comprehension (= I cannot understand it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test to find out how well students understand written or spoken language:",
        "examples": [
          "a listening/reading comprehension"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comprehensive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "complete and including everything that is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "We offer you a comprehensive training in all aspects of the business.",
          "Is this list comprehensive or are there some names missing?",
          "fully comprehensive He has written a fully comprehensive guide to Rome."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Comprehensive insurance gives financial protection against most risks, for example including damage to a driver's own vehicle as well as to other vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a common misconception that car hire insurance is comprehensive.",
          "The trend is towards less comprehensive health insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the UK to describe a school or type of education for children of all abilities above the age of eleven, paid for by the state:",
        "examples": [
          "Is the school selective or comprehensive?",
          "a comprehensive education"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, a school for children of all abilities above the age of eleven, that is paid for by the state:",
        "examples": [
          "They went to the local comprehensive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including everything that is necessary; complete:",
        "examples": [
          "They put forward comprehensive legislation to revise the rules for financing political campaigns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to press something into a smaller space:",
        "examples": [
          "Firmly compress the soil in the pot so that the plant is secure.",
          "compressed air"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make information, a piece of writing, etc. shorter:",
        "examples": [
          "The course compresses two year's training into six intensive months.",
          "I managed to compress ten pages of notes into four paragraphs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a computer file use less space when it is stored in the memory of a computer or on a disk, by using a special program:",
        "examples": [
          "to compress data/files"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, soft piece of cloth that is pressed to a part of a person's body to stop bleeding or to reduce pain or swelling:",
        "examples": [
          "a cold/hot compress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press something into a smaller space:",
        "examples": [
          "Snow in the crater compresses into a fastest-growing glacier.",
          "Firmly compress the dirt in the pot to hold the plant upright."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To compress also means to shorten something so that it takes less time:",
        "examples": [
          "Four years of normal mortgage business is being compressed into two months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, soft piece of cloth that is pressed to a part of a person’s body esp. to help a healing process:",
        "examples": [
          "Apply warm compresses to the infected area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make computer information take up less space in memory or on a disk, by using a special program:",
        "examples": [
          "Mega sites such as YouTube compress data to accommodate huge numbers of videos."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compressed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press something into a smaller space:",
        "examples": [
          "Firmly compress the soil in the pot so that the plant is secure.",
          "compressed air"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make information, a piece of writing, etc. shorter:",
        "examples": [
          "The course compresses two year's training into six intensive months.",
          "I managed to compress ten pages of notes into four paragraphs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a computer file use less space when it is stored in the memory of a computer or on a disk, by using a special program:",
        "examples": [
          "to compress data/files"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compression": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of pressing something into a smaller space or putting pressure on it from different sides until it gets smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "Tectonic forces caused compression in the earth’s crust.",
          "Compression fractures of the spine are common in older people.",
          "nerve compression"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making something smaller or shorter so that it will fit into a particular space or time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a computer file use less space when it is stored, using special software:",
        "examples": [
          "Advances in compression technology mean that you can now send even quite large files by email."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compressions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of pressing against the chest of a person whose heart has stopped in order to make it start working again:",
        "examples": [
          "The paramedic gave the patient 30 seconds of chest compressions.",
          "When she could not find a pulse, she began chest compression."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compressor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a (part of a) machine that presses gas or air into less space",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "comprised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have things or people as parts or members; to consist of:",
        "examples": [
          "The course comprises a class book, a practice book, and a CD."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the parts or members of something; to make up something:",
        "examples": [
          "Italian students comprise 60 percent of the class.",
          "The class is comprised mainly of Italian and French students.",
          "Visible light comprises only a minute fraction of the electromagnetic spectrum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consist of or to be made up of:",
        "examples": [
          "The Pacific Rim comprises countries bordering the Pacific, including the US, Canada, Japan, China, and the Koreas.",
          "The ninth district is comprised of (= consists of) 15 cities and towns, including Boston."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have as parts or members, or to be those parts or members:",
        "examples": [
          "Teams are created to work on one specific project, and are comprised of people who have very different skills.",
          "Manufacturing comprises 14% of the state's economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compromise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree:",
        "examples": [
          "It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in today's talks.",
          "In a compromise between management and unions, a four percent pay rise was agreed in return for an increase in productivity.",
          "The government has said that there will be no compromise with terrorists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that you will reduce your demands or change your opinion in order to reach an agreement with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Party unity is threatened when members will not compromise.",
          "Well, you want $400 and I say $300, so let's compromise at/on $350."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow your principles to be less strong or your standards or morals to be lower:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't compromise your beliefs/principles for the sake of being accepted.",
          "If we back down on this issue, our reputation will be compromised.",
          "His political career ended when he compromised himself by accepting bribes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk having a harmful effect on something:",
        "examples": [
          "We would never compromise the safety of our passengers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement between two sides who have different opinions, in which each side gives up something it had wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "Under the compromise, car manufacturers must use cleaner fuel but have more time to do it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lower or weaken standards:",
        "examples": [
          "His opponents charged that the deal would compromise conservative principles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to give up something you want if the other side, which has different opinions from yours, gives up something it wants:",
        "examples": [
          "Republicans were refusing to compromise on health-care legislation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which the people or groups involved in an argument reduce their demands in order to reach an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "arrive at/come to/reach a compromise House and Senate staffers are working long hours to try to reach a compromise.",
          "acceptable/good/reasonable compromise A deal will stick only if the vast majority of bondholders accept it as a reasonable compromise.",
          "a compromise deal/proposal/solution Both sides in the talks are willing to seek a compromise solution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solution to a problem that makes it possible for two or more opposite or different things to exist together:",
        "examples": [
          "compromise between sth and sth This piece of equipment is the ideal compromise between power and portability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce your demands in order to reach an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "compromise (with sb) on sth They compromised with the HR department on the details of the appraisal system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk harming something:",
        "examples": [
          "compromise (on) sth 'I believe it can be done without compromising on safety or service,' he said.",
          "His goal was to run a successful business without compromising his principles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compromised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that you will reduce your demands or change your opinion in order to reach an agreement with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Party unity is threatened when members will not compromise.",
          "Well, you want $400 and I say $300, so let's compromise at/on $350."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow your principles to be less strong or your standards or morals to be lower:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't compromise your beliefs/principles for the sake of being accepted.",
          "If we back down on this issue, our reputation will be compromised.",
          "His political career ended when he compromised himself by accepting bribes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk having a harmful effect on something:",
        "examples": [
          "We would never compromise the safety of our passengers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compromises": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree:",
        "examples": [
          "It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in today's talks.",
          "In a compromise between management and unions, a four percent pay rise was agreed in return for an increase in productivity.",
          "The government has said that there will be no compromise with terrorists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that you will reduce your demands or change your opinion in order to reach an agreement with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Party unity is threatened when members will not compromise.",
          "Well, you want $400 and I say $300, so let's compromise at/on $350."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow your principles to be less strong or your standards or morals to be lower:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't compromise your beliefs/principles for the sake of being accepted.",
          "If we back down on this issue, our reputation will be compromised.",
          "His political career ended when he compromised himself by accepting bribes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk having a harmful effect on something:",
        "examples": [
          "We would never compromise the safety of our passengers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement between two sides who have different opinions, in which each side gives up something it had wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "Under the compromise, car manufacturers must use cleaner fuel but have more time to do it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lower or weaken standards:",
        "examples": [
          "His opponents charged that the deal would compromise conservative principles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to give up something you want if the other side, which has different opinions from yours, gives up something it wants:",
        "examples": [
          "Republicans were refusing to compromise on health-care legislation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which the people or groups involved in an argument reduce their demands in order to reach an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "arrive at/come to/reach a compromise House and Senate staffers are working long hours to try to reach a compromise.",
          "acceptable/good/reasonable compromise A deal will stick only if the vast majority of bondholders accept it as a reasonable compromise.",
          "a compromise deal/proposal/solution Both sides in the talks are willing to seek a compromise solution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solution to a problem that makes it possible for two or more opposite or different things to exist together:",
        "examples": [
          "compromise between sth and sth This piece of equipment is the ideal compromise between power and portability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce your demands in order to reach an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "compromise (with sb) on sth They compromised with the HR department on the details of the appraisal system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk harming something:",
        "examples": [
          "compromise (on) sth 'I believe it can be done without compromising on safety or service,' he said.",
          "His goal was to run a successful business without compromising his principles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compromising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing damage to the reputation of someone, especially making known that they have had a sexual relationship with someone who is considered unsuitable:",
        "examples": [
          "Photographs were published of her in a compromising position/situation with her bodyguard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to lower respect for someone; embarrassing:",
        "examples": [
          "compromising documents"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "comptroller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a controller, especially in the job titles of people who have important financial jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a controller",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "compulsion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very strong feeling of wanting to do something repeatedly that is difficult to control:",
        "examples": [
          "For many people, dieting is a compulsion.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I seem to have a constant compulsion to eat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a force that makes you do something:",
        "examples": [
          "He seems to be driven by some kind of inner compulsion.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We were under no compulsion to attend.",
          "Don't feel under any compulsion to take me with you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a force that makes you do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Management felt no compulsion to provide housing for families."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compulsive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "doing something a lot and unable to stop doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "a compulsive liar/thief/eater",
          "compulsive gambling",
          "a compulsive eating disorder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a film, play, sports event, book, etc. is compulsive, it is so interesting or exciting that you do not want to stop watching or reading it:",
        "examples": [
          "I always find programmes about hospitals compulsive viewing.",
          "Her latest book is compulsive reading/a compulsive read."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a very strong desire to do something repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re really not compulsive shoppers, you know."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compulsory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is compulsory, you must do it because of a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "Swimming was compulsory at my school.",
          "The law made wearing seat belts in cars compulsory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something) that must be done; necessary by law or a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "Education is compulsory for children between the ages of 5 and 16."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is compulsory, you must do it because of a law or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "compulsory (for sb) (to do sth) It isn't compulsory for employers to offer staff private healthcare, but many do."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "compute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an answer or amount by using a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "Compute the ratio of the object's height to its weight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate something using mathematics or a calculator (= a device for doing mathematical processes)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate something:",
        "examples": [
          "The government uses the household survey to compute the monthly unemployment rate.",
          "The firm declined to discuss the deal or say how the $650,000 figure was computed.",
          "Net asset value is computed at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something does not have any meaning, or does not seem possible or correct:",
        "examples": [
          "It can't be done, it doesn't compute.",
          "The situation was bothering me because something about it just didn't compute."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "computer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electronic machine that is used for storing, organizing, and finding words, numbers, and pictures, for doing calculations, and for controlling other machines:",
        "examples": [
          "a personal/home computer",
          "All our customer orders are handled by computer.",
          "We've put all our records on computer.",
          "computer software/hardware",
          "computer graphics",
          "a computer program"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device that can store large amounts of information and be given sets of instructions to organize and change it very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "a desktop/personal computer",
          "a computer program",
          "computer hardware/software"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic machine that calculates data very quickly, used for storing, writing, organizing, and sharing information electronically or for controlling other machines:",
        "examples": [
          "log onto/start/boot up a computer You will need a user name and password in order to log onto the computer.",
          "reboot/restart a computer You may need to restart your computer after installing the update.",
          "log off/shut down a computer Please log off the network and shut down your computer before you leave the office.",
          "a computer crashes If the computer keeps crashing unexpectedly, check to make sure you don't have a virus.",
          "a computer is down/up All our computers are down right now. Can I call you back?",
          "All our records are held on computer.",
          "I've been sitting at the computer all day.",
          "Right click to download the file onto your computer.",
          "computer hardware/software",
          "a computer network/system",
          "a personal/desktop/home computer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "computerized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "controlled by or produced by a computer, especially when something was previously done by people or other machines:",
        "examples": [
          "The county recently switched to computerized voting.",
          "Manufacturing processes have become increasingly computerized."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "computers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electronic machine that is used for storing, organizing, and finding words, numbers, and pictures, for doing calculations, and for controlling other machines:",
        "examples": [
          "a personal/home computer",
          "All our customer orders are handled by computer.",
          "We've put all our records on computer.",
          "computer software/hardware",
          "computer graphics",
          "a computer program"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device that can store large amounts of information and be given sets of instructions to organize and change it very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "a desktop/personal computer",
          "a computer program",
          "computer hardware/software"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic machine that calculates data very quickly, used for storing, writing, organizing, and sharing information electronically or for controlling other machines:",
        "examples": [
          "log onto/start/boot up a computer You will need a user name and password in order to log onto the computer.",
          "reboot/restart a computer You may need to restart your computer after installing the update.",
          "log off/shut down a computer Please log off the network and shut down your computer before you leave the office.",
          "a computer crashes If the computer keeps crashing unexpectedly, check to make sure you don't have a virus.",
          "a computer is down/up All our computers are down right now. Can I call you back?",
          "All our records are held on computer.",
          "I've been sitting at the computer all day.",
          "Right click to download the file onto your computer.",
          "computer hardware/software",
          "a computer network/system",
          "a personal/desktop/home computer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "computing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the study or use of computers:",
        "examples": [
          "a degree in computing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of computers:",
        "examples": [
          "companies that promote computing in higher education"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity, study, or job of using computers:",
        "examples": [
          "the computing industry",
          "a bachelor's degree in computing",
          "computing skills"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comrade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a friend, especially one who you have been involved in difficult or dangerous, usually military, activities with:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of his comrades were killed in the battle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the same political group, especially a communist or socialist group or a trade union:",
        "examples": [
          "I know my opinion is shared by many of my comrades in the Labour movement.",
          "[ as form of address ] Welcome to the conference, comrades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friend or trusted companion, esp. one with whom you have been involved in difficult or dangerous activities, or another soldier in a soldier’s group:",
        "examples": [
          "After 20 years he reunited with comrades from his army unit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "comrades": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a friend, especially one who you have been involved in difficult or dangerous, usually military, activities with:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of his comrades were killed in the battle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the same political group, especially a communist or socialist group or a trade union:",
        "examples": [
          "I know my opinion is shared by many of my comrades in the Labour movement.",
          "[ as form of address ] Welcome to the conference, comrades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friend or trusted companion, esp. one with whom you have been involved in difficult or dangerous activities, or another soldier in a soldier’s group:",
        "examples": [
          "After 20 years he reunited with comrades from his army unit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "con": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone believe something false, usually so that that person will give you their money or possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "be conned into She felt she had been conned into buying the car.",
          "con someone out of something Thieves conned him out of his life savings.",
          "con something out of someone He managed to con £20 out of them (= get that amount from them by deceiving them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trick to get someone's money or make someone do what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a con - you get half the food for twice the price!",
          "a con trick"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dishonest plan for making money or getting an advantage, especially one that involves tricking people for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "He needed them alive to pull off his long con.",
          "The new series is about five confidence tricksters who specialise in the \"long con\" - a protracted and involved scam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick way of making money or getting an advantage, especially one that involves tricking people:",
        "examples": [
          "Short cons only take minutes or seconds.",
          "Billy is a pickpocket and short con grifter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disadvantage or a reason for not doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the cons of buying a bigger car is that it costs more to run.",
          "pros and cons You have to weigh up all the pros and cons of the matter before you make a decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for convention: a large event where fans of (=people who are very enthusiastic about) a particular TV programme, film, computer game, etc. can meet each other and some of the people involved in making it:",
        "examples": [
          "San Diego has the largest comic con in the United States.",
          "The city holds an annual sci-fi con."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for convict: someone who is in prison because they have been found guilty of a crime",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "together; with:",
        "examples": [
          "conspiracy",
          "consortium"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deceive someone by using a trick, or to cheat someone of money:",
        "examples": [
          "I know when I’m being conned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something done to trick or deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "a con game/job",
          "It was a con, and he fooled us all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trick someone so they will give you money, or do something that you want them to do:",
        "examples": [
          "con sb out of sth Homeowners were conned out of millions of dollars in a huge real estate scam.",
          "con sb into (doing) sth The website conned customers into giving their bank account and password information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trick to get someone's money, or to make them do what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "What seemed like a great investment opportunity turned out to be an elaborate con.",
          "a con trick/game",
          "a con merchant/artist"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conceal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from being seen or known about:",
        "examples": [
          "The listening device was concealed in a pen.",
          "I tried to conceal my surprise when she told me her age.",
          "It was said that the police concealed vital evidence.",
          "Is there something you're concealing from me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from being seen or known about; to hide something:",
        "examples": [
          "He made no attempt to conceal his satisfaction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not tell somebody about something that they have the right to know about:",
        "examples": [
          "Do not conceal health problems from a prospective insurer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concealed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "kept hidden or where it cannot easily be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "The robbery had been recorded on a concealed security camera.",
          "He was carrying a concealed weapon.",
          "The room had concealed lighting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concealing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from being seen or known about:",
        "examples": [
          "The listening device was concealed in a pen.",
          "I tried to conceal my surprise when she told me her age.",
          "It was said that the police concealed vital evidence.",
          "Is there something you're concealing from me?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concealment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of hiding something:",
        "examples": [
          "the concealment of evidence/facts/weapons"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact or crime of not providing information that a court, customer, insurance company, etc. has a legal right to know:",
        "examples": [
          "Concealment of assets is arguably the most significant crime associated with bankruptcy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concede": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] The government has conceded (that) the new tax policy has been a disaster.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Well okay, perhaps I was a little hard on her,\" he conceded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admit that you have lost in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He kept on arguing and wouldn't concede defeat.",
          "She conceded even before all the votes had been counted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to have something, even if you do not want to:",
        "examples": [
          "The president is not expected to concede these reforms.",
          "He is not willing to concede any of his power/authority.",
          "Britain conceded (= allowed) independence to India in 1947."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to stop an opposing team or person from winning a point or game:",
        "examples": [
          "The team conceded two goals (to the other side) in the first five minutes of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admit that something is true, or to allow something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] Officials concede (that) the plan isn’t the best one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you concede in a competition, you admit that you have lost:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] She conceded (the election) yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admit that something exists or is true, often unwillingly:",
        "examples": [
          "concede that The chairman conceded that shareholders had been \"impacted by the decline in market prices\".",
          "The insurers ultimately conceded liability for repairing the damage to the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone, or allow them to have it, especially when you are unwilling to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "Local government has been forced to concede some of its authority to larger, regionally based, units."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop arguing, fighting, or competing against someone and admit that you have lost:",
        "examples": [
          "After a recount of the votes, the candidate conceded defeat.",
          "Critics say he should have conceded right after the election."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concedes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] The government has conceded (that) the new tax policy has been a disaster.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Well okay, perhaps I was a little hard on her,\" he conceded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admit that you have lost in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He kept on arguing and wouldn't concede defeat.",
          "She conceded even before all the votes had been counted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to have something, even if you do not want to:",
        "examples": [
          "The president is not expected to concede these reforms.",
          "He is not willing to concede any of his power/authority.",
          "Britain conceded (= allowed) independence to India in 1947."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to stop an opposing team or person from winning a point or game:",
        "examples": [
          "The team conceded two goals (to the other side) in the first five minutes of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admit that something is true, or to allow something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] Officials concede (that) the plan isn’t the best one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you concede in a competition, you admit that you have lost:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] She conceded (the election) yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admit that something exists or is true, often unwillingly:",
        "examples": [
          "concede that The chairman conceded that shareholders had been \"impacted by the decline in market prices\".",
          "The insurers ultimately conceded liability for repairing the damage to the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone, or allow them to have it, especially when you are unwilling to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "Local government has been forced to concede some of its authority to larger, regionally based, units."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop arguing, fighting, or competing against someone and admit that you have lost:",
        "examples": [
          "After a recount of the votes, the candidate conceded defeat.",
          "Critics say he should have conceded right after the election."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conceding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] The government has conceded (that) the new tax policy has been a disaster.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Well okay, perhaps I was a little hard on her,\" he conceded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admit that you have lost in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He kept on arguing and wouldn't concede defeat.",
          "She conceded even before all the votes had been counted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to have something, even if you do not want to:",
        "examples": [
          "The president is not expected to concede these reforms.",
          "He is not willing to concede any of his power/authority.",
          "Britain conceded (= allowed) independence to India in 1947."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to stop an opposing team or person from winning a point or game:",
        "examples": [
          "The team conceded two goals (to the other side) in the first five minutes of the game."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conceit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being too proud of yourself and your actions:",
        "examples": [
          "The conceit of that man is incredible!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a clever or surprising comparison, especially in a poem",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the habit or attitude of thinking yourself better than others, even when there is no reason to think so",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "conceited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too proud of yourself and your actions and abilities:",
        "examples": [
          "Without wishing to sound conceited, I am the best salesperson in the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conceivable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "possible to imagine or to believe:",
        "examples": [
          "Books on every conceivable subject lined one wall.",
          "It's just conceivable (= possible although difficult to imagine) (that) the hospital made a mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "possible to imagine or think of:",
        "examples": [
          "Books on every conceivable subject lined one wall.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] It’s conceivable (that) none of the proposals will be accepted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conceive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to imagine something:",
        "examples": [
          "I think my uncle still conceives of me as a four-year-old.",
          "He couldn't conceive of a time when he would have no job.",
          "[ + question word ] I can't conceive (= it is too shocking to imagine) how anyone could behave so cruelly.",
          "[ + that ] I find it hard to conceive (= it is too shocking to imagine) that people are still treated so badly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invent a plan or an idea:",
        "examples": [
          "He conceived the plot for this film while he was still a student.",
          "The exhibition was conceived by the museum's director."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become pregnant, or to cause a baby to begin to form:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know exactly when you conceived?",
          "The baby was conceived in March, so will be born in December."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring a thought or idea into being; imagine:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] When they talk about billions of dollars, I can’t even conceive of that much money.",
          "[ + question word ] It’s hard to conceive what the world will be like a hundred years from now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become pregnant, or to cause a baby to begin to form",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "conceived": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine something:",
        "examples": [
          "I think my uncle still conceives of me as a four-year-old.",
          "He couldn't conceive of a time when he would have no job.",
          "[ + question word ] I can't conceive (= it is too shocking to imagine) how anyone could behave so cruelly.",
          "[ + that ] I find it hard to conceive (= it is too shocking to imagine) that people are still treated so badly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invent a plan or an idea:",
        "examples": [
          "He conceived the plot for this film while he was still a student.",
          "The exhibition was conceived by the museum's director."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become pregnant, or to cause a baby to begin to form:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know exactly when you conceived?",
          "The baby was conceived in March, so will be born in December."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concentrate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to direct your attention or your efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on, concentrate! We don't have all day to do this.",
          "I can't concentrate on my work with all that noise.",
          "I find running concentrates the mind (= helps me to think).",
          "I'm going to concentrate on my writing for a while.",
          "The company is concentrating (its resources) on developing new products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring or come together in a large number or amount in one particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the country's population is concentrated in the north.",
          "In the dry season, the animals tend to concentrate in the areas where there is water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a liquid or substance stronger and reduce its size by removing water from it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid from which some of the water has been removed:",
        "examples": [
          "fruit-juice concentrate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ore from which rock has been removed:",
        "examples": [
          "a mineral concentrate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct a lot of attention and thought to an activity or subject, or to direct effort toward achieving a result:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] In her later years, she concentrated on her writing and teaching.",
          "[ T ] The police are concentrating their search in the area where the child was last seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring or come together in a large number or amount in one particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Most of the country’s population is concentrated in the cities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a substance stronger or purer by removing water or other substances",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance from which water or other substances have been removed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give all of your attention to one particular activity, subject, or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "concentrate on sth The corporation is selling off its restaurant chain to concentrate on its core retailing business.",
          "concentrate on doing sth The new firm will concentrate on managing money for institutional investors.",
          "concentrate your efforts/attention/resources on sth Many wine producers have concentrated their efforts on producing less wine, but of a higher quality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concentrated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using a lot of effort to succeed at one particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is making a concentrated effort to broaden its market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having had some liquid removed:",
        "examples": [
          "concentrated orange juice"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concentrates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to direct your attention or your efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on, concentrate! We don't have all day to do this.",
          "I can't concentrate on my work with all that noise.",
          "I find running concentrates the mind (= helps me to think).",
          "I'm going to concentrate on my writing for a while.",
          "The company is concentrating (its resources) on developing new products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring or come together in a large number or amount in one particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the country's population is concentrated in the north.",
          "In the dry season, the animals tend to concentrate in the areas where there is water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a liquid or substance stronger and reduce its size by removing water from it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid from which some of the water has been removed:",
        "examples": [
          "fruit-juice concentrate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ore from which rock has been removed:",
        "examples": [
          "a mineral concentrate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct a lot of attention and thought to an activity or subject, or to direct effort toward achieving a result:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] In her later years, she concentrated on her writing and teaching.",
          "[ T ] The police are concentrating their search in the area where the child was last seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring or come together in a large number or amount in one particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Most of the country’s population is concentrated in the cities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a substance stronger or purer by removing water or other substances",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance from which water or other substances have been removed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give all of your attention to one particular activity, subject, or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "concentrate on sth The corporation is selling off its restaurant chain to concentrate on its core retailing business.",
          "concentrate on doing sth The new firm will concentrate on managing money for institutional investors.",
          "concentrate your efforts/attention/resources on sth Many wine producers have concentrated their efforts on producing less wine, but of a higher quality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concentrating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct your attention or your efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on, concentrate! We don't have all day to do this.",
          "I can't concentrate on my work with all that noise.",
          "I find running concentrates the mind (= helps me to think).",
          "I'm going to concentrate on my writing for a while.",
          "The company is concentrating (its resources) on developing new products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring or come together in a large number or amount in one particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the country's population is concentrated in the north.",
          "In the dry season, the animals tend to concentrate in the areas where there is water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a liquid or substance stronger and reduce its size by removing water from it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "concentration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to think carefully about something you are doing and nothing else:",
        "examples": [
          "The noise outside made concentration difficult.",
          "There was a look of intense concentration on her face.",
          "I find that yoga improves my powers of concentration.",
          "It was hard to follow what the teacher was saying, and eventually I lost concentration.",
          "The party's concentration on tax reduction has won them a lot of support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number or amount of something in the same place:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a heavy concentration of troops in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the exact amount of one particular substance that is found in another substance:",
        "examples": [
          "a concentration of one part per million",
          "High concentrations of toxic elements were found in the polluted areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a card game in which players use their memory to try to find pairs of matching cards, turning over two cards at a time from a set of cards that are spread out face (= picture side) down",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something in the same place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There’s a heavy concentration of poor and elderly in the district."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of attention and thought directed to an activity or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a look of intense concentration on his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of a substance that is mixed with water or another substance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of there being a large number or amount of people or things of the same type in the same place:",
        "examples": [
          "The state's highest concentration of wealth is in the metro areas.",
          "Denver has one of the biggest concentrations of tech workers in the country.",
          "By identifying geographical concentrations of industries, we can identify training needs that exist in those regions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of things being combined into a single group, or controlled by the same person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "This situation has resulted in the concentration of the industry in the hands of a few multinational companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to give all of your attention to one particular activity, subject, or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Low costs and concentration on core business activities form the basis of our success.",
          "Many of the mistakes she made in the job were due to a lack of concentration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concentrations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to think carefully about something you are doing and nothing else:",
        "examples": [
          "The noise outside made concentration difficult.",
          "There was a look of intense concentration on her face.",
          "I find that yoga improves my powers of concentration.",
          "It was hard to follow what the teacher was saying, and eventually I lost concentration.",
          "The party's concentration on tax reduction has won them a lot of support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number or amount of something in the same place:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a heavy concentration of troops in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the exact amount of one particular substance that is found in another substance:",
        "examples": [
          "a concentration of one part per million",
          "High concentrations of toxic elements were found in the polluted areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a card game in which players use their memory to try to find pairs of matching cards, turning over two cards at a time from a set of cards that are spread out face (= picture side) down",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something in the same place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There’s a heavy concentration of poor and elderly in the district."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of attention and thought directed to an activity or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a look of intense concentration on his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of a substance that is mixed with water or another substance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of there being a large number or amount of people or things of the same type in the same place:",
        "examples": [
          "The state's highest concentration of wealth is in the metro areas.",
          "Denver has one of the biggest concentrations of tech workers in the country.",
          "By identifying geographical concentrations of industries, we can identify training needs that exist in those regions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of things being combined into a single group, or controlled by the same person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "This situation has resulted in the concentration of the industry in the hands of a few multinational companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to give all of your attention to one particular activity, subject, or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Low costs and concentration on core business activities form the basis of our success.",
          "Many of the mistakes she made in the job were due to a lack of concentration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concentric": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Concentric circles and rings have the same centre:",
        "examples": [
          "a concentric pattern"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of circles and rings) being one inside another and having the same center",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "concept": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a principle or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "The concept of free speech is unknown to them.",
          "It is very difficult to define the concept of beauty.",
          "I failed to grasp the film's central concept.",
          "Kleenbrite is a whole new concept in toothpaste!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not understand about something:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think you have any concept of the pain you have caused her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a principle or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "He introduced the concept of selling books via the Internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea for a new product or a way to sell a product:",
        "examples": [
          "The finished product was very different from the original concept."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea, theory, etc. about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "This course will acquaint you with the basic concepts of management",
          "Product differentiation is an important concept in marketing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conception": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an idea of what something or someone is like, or a basic understanding of a situation or a principle:",
        "examples": [
          "People from different cultures have different conceptions of the world.",
          "She has a conception of people as being basically good.",
          "I thought the book's writing was dreadful, and its conception (= the ideas on which it was based) even worse.",
          "He has absolutely no conception of how a successful business should run."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of a male and a female sex cell joining and causing a baby to start to form:",
        "examples": [
          "at/from the moment of conception"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea or a particular way you understand or think about something, or a basic understanding of a situation or principle:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Most children have no conception of time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process in which a baby starts to form in the uterus from the coming together of a sperm and an egg",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "concepts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a principle or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "The concept of free speech is unknown to them.",
          "It is very difficult to define the concept of beauty.",
          "I failed to grasp the film's central concept.",
          "Kleenbrite is a whole new concept in toothpaste!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not understand about something:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think you have any concept of the pain you have caused her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a principle or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "He introduced the concept of selling books via the Internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea for a new product or a way to sell a product:",
        "examples": [
          "The finished product was very different from the original concept."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea, theory, etc. about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "This course will acquaint you with the basic concepts of management",
          "Product differentiation is an important concept in marketing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conceptual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "based on ideas or principles:",
        "examples": [
          "The main weakness of the proposal is conceptual."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concern": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause worry to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The state of my father's health concerns us greatly.",
          "[ + that ] It concerns me that he hasn't been in contact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be important to someone or to involve someone directly:",
        "examples": [
          "Matters of pollution and the environment concern us all.",
          "What I have to say to Amy doesn't concern you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a story, film, or article concerns a particular subject, person, etc., it is about that person or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The documentary concerns a woman who goes to China as a missionary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become involved with something, or worried about something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no need for you to concern yourself with what happened.",
          "Don't concern yourself. She'll be home soon.",
          "I concern myself with general policy rather than operational details.",
          "At this point there's no need to concern ourselves with the differences between the two theories.",
          "She doesn't care about popularity or concern herself with what other artists are doing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you write at the start of a formal letter or notice when you do not know exactly who it should be sent to:",
        "examples": [
          "Address your cover letter to the hiring manager. Otherwise, begin it with \"To whom it may concern\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a worried or nervous feeling about something, or something that makes you feel worried:",
        "examples": [
          "Concern for the safety of the two missing teenagers is growing.",
          "There's a lot of public concern about/over dangerous toxins recently found in food.",
          "[ + that ] My concern is that you're not getting enough work done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company:",
        "examples": [
          "a family concern",
          "It started slowly, but the company is now a going concern (= doing business effectively)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is important to you, or the fact of being important:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] His concern to appear sophisticated amused everyone.",
          "The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.",
          "There's a matter of some concern that I have to discuss with you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that involves or affects you or is important to you:",
        "examples": [
          "What were the major concerns of the writers from this period?",
          "I don't want to hear about it - it's no concern of mine!",
          "\"What's happening?\" \"That's none of/not any of your concern.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be important:",
        "examples": [
          "The results of the election are of concern to us all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be not important or worth paying attention to :",
        "examples": [
          "It's of little concern to me how she dresses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trouble someone with feelings of anxiety; worry:",
        "examples": [
          "The loss didn’t bother him, but his team’s confidence concerns him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to involve someone or something; have to do with:",
        "examples": [
          "This is an issue that should concern everyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a story concerns a particular subject, it tells a story about that subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel concerns the daily life of a family living in a trailer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company:",
        "examples": [
          "He heads a large concern in the midwest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a matter of importance esp. because it involves you:",
        "examples": [
          "Issues of good and evil are not our primary concern here.",
          "What you do is no concern of mine (= I do not care)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a worried feeling, or a state of anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Parents expressed a lot of concerns about the changes in school policies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business or company:",
        "examples": [
          "Two of the country's largest steel concerns are considering cuts in production."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of feeling worried about something, or something that makes you worry:",
        "examples": [
          "concern about/over sth There was a lot of public concern over the new legislation.",
          "Please raise any concerns regarding this decision with your manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be important to someone, or to involve or affect someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Managers complained that they were spending too much time going to meetings that didn't actually concern them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to worry someone:",
        "examples": [
          "If there are issues which concern you, discuss the matter with a specialist financial adviser."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Our research is concerned with new forms of work organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a phrase you write at the beginning of a formal or public letter when you do not know exactly who it should be sent to",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "concerned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "worried:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a bit concerned about/for your health.",
          "[ + (that) ] Aren't you concerned (that) she might tell someone?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He was concerned to hear that two of his trusted workers were leaving.",
          "Concerned parents have complained about the dangerous playground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involved in something or affected by it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to thank everyone concerned for making the occasion run so smoothly.",
          "It was quite a shock for all/everyone concerned.",
          "Her job is something concerned with computers.",
          "I'm not very good where money is concerned (= when dealing with money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a particular person's opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "As far as I'm concerned, feng shui doesn't work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if we are discussing or thinking about a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "As far as unemployment's concerned, a change of policy on job creation would be a good idea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be about a particular thing or person:",
        "examples": [
          "Today's lesson is concerned with punctuation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "troubled with feelings of anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "Sarah is very concerned about your safety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involved or involving:",
        "examples": [
          "They say that free trade will benefit all concerned.",
          "Her job is only concerned with costs and fees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concerning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "about:",
        "examples": [
          "I've had a letter from the tax authorities concerning my tax payments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel slightly worried:",
        "examples": [
          "The increase in crime in the area is very concerning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "about:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have any information concerning the incident, please contact the police."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concerns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause worry to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The state of my father's health concerns us greatly.",
          "[ + that ] It concerns me that he hasn't been in contact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be important to someone or to involve someone directly:",
        "examples": [
          "Matters of pollution and the environment concern us all.",
          "What I have to say to Amy doesn't concern you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a story, film, or article concerns a particular subject, person, etc., it is about that person or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The documentary concerns a woman who goes to China as a missionary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become involved with something, or worried about something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no need for you to concern yourself with what happened.",
          "Don't concern yourself. She'll be home soon.",
          "I concern myself with general policy rather than operational details.",
          "At this point there's no need to concern ourselves with the differences between the two theories.",
          "She doesn't care about popularity or concern herself with what other artists are doing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you write at the start of a formal letter or notice when you do not know exactly who it should be sent to:",
        "examples": [
          "Address your cover letter to the hiring manager. Otherwise, begin it with \"To whom it may concern\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a worried or nervous feeling about something, or something that makes you feel worried:",
        "examples": [
          "Concern for the safety of the two missing teenagers is growing.",
          "There's a lot of public concern about/over dangerous toxins recently found in food.",
          "[ + that ] My concern is that you're not getting enough work done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company:",
        "examples": [
          "a family concern",
          "It started slowly, but the company is now a going concern (= doing business effectively)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is important to you, or the fact of being important:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] His concern to appear sophisticated amused everyone.",
          "The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.",
          "There's a matter of some concern that I have to discuss with you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that involves or affects you or is important to you:",
        "examples": [
          "What were the major concerns of the writers from this period?",
          "I don't want to hear about it - it's no concern of mine!",
          "\"What's happening?\" \"That's none of/not any of your concern.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be important:",
        "examples": [
          "The results of the election are of concern to us all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be not important or worth paying attention to :",
        "examples": [
          "It's of little concern to me how she dresses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trouble someone with feelings of anxiety; worry:",
        "examples": [
          "The loss didn’t bother him, but his team’s confidence concerns him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to involve someone or something; have to do with:",
        "examples": [
          "This is an issue that should concern everyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a story concerns a particular subject, it tells a story about that subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel concerns the daily life of a family living in a trailer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company:",
        "examples": [
          "He heads a large concern in the midwest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a matter of importance esp. because it involves you:",
        "examples": [
          "Issues of good and evil are not our primary concern here.",
          "What you do is no concern of mine (= I do not care)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a worried feeling, or a state of anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Parents expressed a lot of concerns about the changes in school policies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business or company:",
        "examples": [
          "Two of the country's largest steel concerns are considering cuts in production."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of feeling worried about something, or something that makes you worry:",
        "examples": [
          "concern about/over sth There was a lot of public concern over the new legislation.",
          "Please raise any concerns regarding this decision with your manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be important to someone, or to involve or affect someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Managers complained that they were spending too much time going to meetings that didn't actually concern them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to worry someone:",
        "examples": [
          "If there are issues which concern you, discuss the matter with a specialist financial adviser."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Our research is concerned with new forms of work organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a phrase you write at the beginning of a formal or public letter when you do not know exactly who it should be sent to",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "concert": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a performance of music by one or more musicians or singers:",
        "examples": [
          "a pop/classical concert",
          "a school concert"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a performance of music by one or more musicians",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "concerto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of music for one or more main solo instruments and an orchestra:",
        "examples": [
          "a violin/piano concerto",
          "Mozart's concerto for flute and harp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music usually written for one instrument and an orchestra (= a large combined group of musicians):",
        "examples": [
          "a violin/piano concerto"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concerts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a performance of music by one or more musicians or singers:",
        "examples": [
          "a pop/classical concert",
          "a school concert"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a performance of music by one or more musicians",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "concession": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement, or the act of allowing or giving this:",
        "examples": [
          "Both sides involved in the conflict made some concessions in yesterday's talks.",
          "He stated firmly that no concessions will be made to the terrorists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of admitting defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "The former president's concession came even before all the votes had been counted.",
          "a concession speech"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the usual price of something, made available to students, old people, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You can get travel concessions if you are under 26."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special right to property or land",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to sell a product in a particular area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement, or the act of allowing or giving up something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Both sides involved in the talks made concessions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Concession can also be the act of admitting defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a concession speech"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "permission to sell something, esp. in part of a store owned by someone else, or a business that sells something:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of movie theater profits come from their candy concessions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you agree to give someone or allow them to do, especially in order to end an argument or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "concession to sb As a concession to environmental groups, the energy giant agreed to scale down its coal plant expansion plans.",
          "demand/seek concessions The administration has demanded concessions from auto workers as part of the \"viability plan\" it is preparing.",
          "offer/make concessions We would be prepared to make concessions in order to reach an agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small business that is allowed to sell goods, food, or services on property owned by someone else, for example, inside an airport or a large store:",
        "examples": [
          "open/operate/run a concession The furniture and homeware retailer has recently opened its first concession within a garden centre.",
          "Fans were stocking up on hamburgers and hotdogs at the concession stand.",
          "airport/hotel/stadium concessions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission to carry out a particular type of business, or to own or do work on a particular piece of property or land, given by a government or company:",
        "examples": [
          "The government plans to sell a 50-year concession to operate the southeastern rail line.",
          "award/grant a concession We are delighted to have been awarded the concession for the development of the airport.",
          "The mining company was granted a concession agreement to mine and market diamonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction for particular groups of people in the amount of money that has to be paid for something:",
        "examples": [
          "give/offer concessions Many railways offer fare concessions for passengers with disabilities.",
          "Tax concessions will be made available to non-profit organizations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that an underwriter receives as payment when new shares are sold to the public for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "Investment bankers compensate members of the selling syndicate through payment of a selling concession, which is a type of sales commission."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concessions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement, or the act of allowing or giving this:",
        "examples": [
          "Both sides involved in the conflict made some concessions in yesterday's talks.",
          "He stated firmly that no concessions will be made to the terrorists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of admitting defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "The former president's concession came even before all the votes had been counted.",
          "a concession speech"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the usual price of something, made available to students, old people, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You can get travel concessions if you are under 26."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special right to property or land",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to sell a product in a particular area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement, or the act of allowing or giving up something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Both sides involved in the talks made concessions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Concession can also be the act of admitting defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a concession speech"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "permission to sell something, esp. in part of a store owned by someone else, or a business that sells something:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of movie theater profits come from their candy concessions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you agree to give someone or allow them to do, especially in order to end an argument or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "concession to sb As a concession to environmental groups, the energy giant agreed to scale down its coal plant expansion plans.",
          "demand/seek concessions The administration has demanded concessions from auto workers as part of the \"viability plan\" it is preparing.",
          "offer/make concessions We would be prepared to make concessions in order to reach an agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small business that is allowed to sell goods, food, or services on property owned by someone else, for example, inside an airport or a large store:",
        "examples": [
          "open/operate/run a concession The furniture and homeware retailer has recently opened its first concession within a garden centre.",
          "Fans were stocking up on hamburgers and hotdogs at the concession stand.",
          "airport/hotel/stadium concessions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission to carry out a particular type of business, or to own or do work on a particular piece of property or land, given by a government or company:",
        "examples": [
          "The government plans to sell a 50-year concession to operate the southeastern rail line.",
          "award/grant a concession We are delighted to have been awarded the concession for the development of the airport.",
          "The mining company was granted a concession agreement to mine and market diamonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction for particular groups of people in the amount of money that has to be paid for something:",
        "examples": [
          "give/offer concessions Many railways offer fare concessions for passengers with disabilities.",
          "Tax concessions will be made available to non-profit organizations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that an underwriter receives as payment when new shares are sold to the public for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "Investment bankers compensate members of the selling syndicate through payment of a selling concession, which is a type of sales commission."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tropical snail-like sea creature, sometimes eaten as food, that lives in a large, spiral shell:",
        "examples": [
          "Conch is a popular delicacy in the Bahamas.",
          "He had been at sea all day fishing for conches.",
          "We had conch fritters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the large, spiral shell of the conch, that can be used to make a musical or warning sound by blowing into it:",
        "examples": [
          "A man blows a conch at sunrise on the tiny island.",
          "A drum keeps the rhythm, while bells tinkle and a conch shell adds its mournful note."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the inner, hollow part of the pinna (= the part of the ear on the outside of the head), that has a similar shape to a conch shell:",
        "examples": [
          "The conch is the inner, cup-like part of your ear, made of cartilage, which is harder than the soft tissue of your earlobe.",
          "Here's everything you need to know before getting your conch pierced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concierge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is employed to take care of an apartment building, especially in France:",
        "examples": [
          "The concierge knocked on the door of their apartment following complaints about noise.",
          "The concierge shrugged and said she was out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is employed in a hotel, private club, or similar place to help guests with anything they need, such as arranging trips or theatre tickets:",
        "examples": [
          "Other hotel staff who expect a tip include a concierge who books tickets for a show and a doorman who hails a taxi.",
          "She worked as a concierge in the first-class lounge at Dulles International Airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone employed by a large company to do jobs, such as shopping, for other employees who are working:",
        "examples": [
          "Staff perks include a concierge, an ironing service, discounted concert tickets, and an on-site creche.",
          "Benefits range from corporate concierge services to masseuses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to help a writer with the process of publishing a book, especially a writer who is having the book published themselves rather than by a publishing company:",
        "examples": [
          "With a publishing concierge it is like having your very own industry expert there for all of your publishing needs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person working in a hotel, etc. whose job is to help guests, for example by giving them information about restaurants, local places to see, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Our concierges are experts on the area's restaurants and can recommend the perfect place to fit your tastes.",
          "Our company offers concierge services for both individual and corporate customers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short and clear, expressing what needs to be said without unnecessary words:",
        "examples": [
          "Make your answers clear and concise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing what needs to be said without unnecessary words; short and clear:",
        "examples": [
          "She wrote up a concise summary of the day’s events."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conclude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to end a speech, meeting, or piece of writing:",
        "examples": [
          "She concluded the speech by reminding us of our responsibility.",
          "Before I conclude, I'd like to thank you all for coming.",
          "The concert concluded with a rousing chorus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complete an official agreement or task, or arrange a business deal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge or decide something after thinking carefully about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] The jury concluded from the evidence that the defendant was innocent.",
          "The discussions continued late into the night, but nothing was concluded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to end, or to end:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She concluded her remarks by thanking her supporters.",
          "[ I ] I’d like to conclude with a song by Tim Buckley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you conclude a business deal or official agreement, you agree on it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Everyone was intent on concluding the agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge after some consideration:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] We concluded that we could not afford to buy a new car.",
          "The judges concluded the same thing I did."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular opinion about something after thinking carefully about it:",
        "examples": [
          "conclude that Analysts concluded that borrowing costs were at or very near their peak.",
          "The study concluded that food adverts aimed at children were mostly on TV and dominated by high-sugar cereals, soft drinks, confectionery, and fast foods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a meeting, speech, etc., or to come to an end:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to conclude by mentioning all those people who have contributed to the success of the project.",
          "The second round of negotiations were concluded in December 2010.",
          "Talks with the DTI aren't expected to conclude in time to impact earnings or dividends this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complete an official agreement or task, or arrange a business deal:",
        "examples": [
          "conclude an agreement/deal/negotiation The companies plan to conclude the deal by mid-2012."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concluded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a speech, meeting, or piece of writing:",
        "examples": [
          "She concluded the speech by reminding us of our responsibility.",
          "Before I conclude, I'd like to thank you all for coming.",
          "The concert concluded with a rousing chorus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complete an official agreement or task, or arrange a business deal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge or decide something after thinking carefully about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] The jury concluded from the evidence that the defendant was innocent.",
          "The discussions continued late into the night, but nothing was concluded."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concludes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to end a speech, meeting, or piece of writing:",
        "examples": [
          "She concluded the speech by reminding us of our responsibility.",
          "Before I conclude, I'd like to thank you all for coming.",
          "The concert concluded with a rousing chorus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complete an official agreement or task, or arrange a business deal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge or decide something after thinking carefully about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] The jury concluded from the evidence that the defendant was innocent.",
          "The discussions continued late into the night, but nothing was concluded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to end, or to end:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She concluded her remarks by thanking her supporters.",
          "[ I ] I’d like to conclude with a song by Tim Buckley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you conclude a business deal or official agreement, you agree on it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Everyone was intent on concluding the agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge after some consideration:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] We concluded that we could not afford to buy a new car.",
          "The judges concluded the same thing I did."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular opinion about something after thinking carefully about it:",
        "examples": [
          "conclude that Analysts concluded that borrowing costs were at or very near their peak.",
          "The study concluded that food adverts aimed at children were mostly on TV and dominated by high-sugar cereals, soft drinks, confectionery, and fast foods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a meeting, speech, etc., or to come to an end:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to conclude by mentioning all those people who have contributed to the success of the project.",
          "The second round of negotiations were concluded in December 2010.",
          "Talks with the DTI aren't expected to conclude in time to impact earnings or dividends this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complete an official agreement or task, or arrange a business deal:",
        "examples": [
          "conclude an agreement/deal/negotiation The companies plan to conclude the deal by mid-2012."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concluding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "last in a series of things:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure to summarize your points in your concluding paragraph.",
          "Don't miss tonight's concluding episode."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conclusion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the final part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Be careful not to introduce new ideas in the conclusion of your essay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "finally:",
        "examples": [
          "In conclusion, I would like to thank our guest speaker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of arranging or agreeing something formally:",
        "examples": [
          "the conclusion of the deal/treaty"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opinion you have after considering all the information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you come to/reach/draw any conclusions at the meeting this morning?",
          "[ + that ] At first I thought he was a bit shy, but I've come to the conclusion that he's simply unfriendly!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision made after a lot of consideration:",
        "examples": [
          "Dr. Gille couldn’t reach any conclusions based on the symptoms I described.",
          "[ + that clause ] We came to the conclusion that someone was not telling the truth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel’s conclusion is disappointing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision or judgment that is made after careful thought:",
        "examples": [
          "The findings and conclusions of the report are simply guidelines, not rulings.",
          "reach/come to/draw a conclusion Information is gathered into a profile and analytical software draws conclusions about the customer's likely interests.",
          "come to the conclusion that The new boss soon came to the conclusion that the German company could turn round the ailing British subsidiary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a meeting, a speech, a performance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Unions called for a conclusion of the negotiations by the end of the week.",
          "The United States trade representative, speaking at the conclusion of the talks on Wednesday, made it clear that the two countries still had significant differences on these issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something being arranged or agreed formally:",
        "examples": [
          "This latest development has removed a major obstacle to the conclusion of the deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said or written when you are ending a speech, report, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I want to re-emphasise in conclusion my commitment to the new climate of partnership in this country.",
          "In conclusion, it seems that the increasing incidence of audit committees has not restored confidence in financial reporting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conclusions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the final part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Be careful not to introduce new ideas in the conclusion of your essay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "finally:",
        "examples": [
          "In conclusion, I would like to thank our guest speaker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of arranging or agreeing something formally:",
        "examples": [
          "the conclusion of the deal/treaty"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opinion you have after considering all the information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you come to/reach/draw any conclusions at the meeting this morning?",
          "[ + that ] At first I thought he was a bit shy, but I've come to the conclusion that he's simply unfriendly!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision made after a lot of consideration:",
        "examples": [
          "Dr. Gille couldn’t reach any conclusions based on the symptoms I described.",
          "[ + that clause ] We came to the conclusion that someone was not telling the truth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel’s conclusion is disappointing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision or judgment that is made after careful thought:",
        "examples": [
          "The findings and conclusions of the report are simply guidelines, not rulings.",
          "reach/come to/draw a conclusion Information is gathered into a profile and analytical software draws conclusions about the customer's likely interests.",
          "come to the conclusion that The new boss soon came to the conclusion that the German company could turn round the ailing British subsidiary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a meeting, a speech, a performance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Unions called for a conclusion of the negotiations by the end of the week.",
          "The United States trade representative, speaking at the conclusion of the talks on Wednesday, made it clear that the two countries still had significant differences on these issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something being arranged or agreed formally:",
        "examples": [
          "This latest development has removed a major obstacle to the conclusion of the deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said or written when you are ending a speech, report, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I want to re-emphasise in conclusion my commitment to the new climate of partnership in this country.",
          "In conclusion, it seems that the increasing incidence of audit committees has not restored confidence in financial reporting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conclusive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "proving that something is true, or ending any doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "They had conclusive evidence/proof of her guilt.",
          "a conclusive argument"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of facts, proof, or arguments) ending any doubt or uncertainty about a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s no conclusive evidence that power lines are a health risk."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conclusively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without any doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "It is impossible to demonstrate/prove conclusively that the factory is responsible for the pollution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without any doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "Polls conclusively show public support for the bill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concocted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something, usually food, by adding several different parts together, often in a way that is original or not planned:",
        "examples": [
          "He concocted the most amazing dish from all sorts of leftover food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invent an excuse, explanation, or story in order to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He concocted a story about working late at the office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concoction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the result or process of concocting something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something put together from several different things:",
        "examples": [
          "She drinks this herbal concoction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concord": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "agreement and peace between countries and people:",
        "examples": [
          "nations living in concord"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which the words in a sentence match each other according to the rules of grammar, for example when the verb is plural because the subject of the sentence is plural",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of the US state of New Hampshire:",
        "examples": [
          "The composer grew up in Concord, New Hampshire and took clarinet lessons from his father.",
          "A snowmobiler was pulled to safety today after he plunged into a pond near Concord, New Hampshire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concourse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large space or room in a public building such as a station or airport that people meet in or pass through:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a ticket machine in the main concourse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large space or room in a public building such as an airport or train station, which people gather in or pass through",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "concrete": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very hard building material made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones, and water:",
        "examples": [
          "reinforced concrete",
          "a concrete floor/path",
          "a grey concrete building"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something in concrete:",
        "examples": [
          "Why did you concrete over that nice garden?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clear and certain, or real and existing in a form that can be seen or felt:",
        "examples": [
          "They think she killed her husband, but they have no concrete evidence.",
          "We have a general idea of what we want, but nothing concrete at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very hard building material made by mixing together cement (= powdered substance), sand, small stones, and water:",
        "examples": [
          "concrete steps"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on sure facts or existing things rather than guesses or theories:",
        "examples": [
          "Police have no concrete evidence linking him to the crime.",
          "We have not yet received a concrete proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a statement, argument, or discussion is concrete, it is based on actual things and particular examples.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "concur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to agree or have the same opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "The new report concurs with previous findings.",
          "[ + that ] The board concurred that the editor should have full control over editorial matters.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I think you're absolutely right,\" concurred Chris."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two or more events concur, they happen at the same time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree or have the same opinion as someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "He said the mayor should not be reelected, and the voters concurred."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "concur with sb/sth The new report concurs with previous findings.",
          "concur that The board members concurred that the offer should be accepted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concurrent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or existing at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge imposed concurrent sentences totalling 14 years for the attacks on the girls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s serving two concurrent 10-year sentences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A concurrent force is one of two or more forces that are in effect at the same time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or existing at the same time as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Delivery of the goods and payment of the price are concurrent conditions, and must therefore occur at the same time.",
          "concurrent with sth Competitions for consumer goods are usually promoted on the pack concurrent with in-store promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a computer system that can be used by several people at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "The best online systems can handle thousands of concurrent users.",
          "Concurrent licences allow more than one person at a company to share a single piece of software over a computer network."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concussed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suffering from concussion:",
        "examples": [
          "I hit my head and was concussed for several days."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "concussion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "temporary damage to the brain caused by a fall or hit on the head or by violent shaking:",
        "examples": [
          "I think he may have had a concussion.",
          "Many patients with concussion are not seen by a neuropsychologist.",
          "He was taken to hospital suffering from concussion.",
          "UK I would rather injure an arm or leg than get concussion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually temporary injury to the brain caused by a fall or hit on the head or by violent shaking",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "concussions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "temporary damage to the brain caused by a fall or hit on the head or by violent shaking:",
        "examples": [
          "I think he may have had a concussion.",
          "Many patients with concussion are not seen by a neuropsychologist.",
          "He was taken to hospital suffering from concussion.",
          "UK I would rather injure an arm or leg than get concussion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually temporary injury to the brain caused by a fall or hit on the head or by violent shaking",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "condemn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "The terrorist action has been condemned as an act of barbarism and cowardice.",
          "The film was condemned for its sexism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie was condemned for glorifying violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to severely punish someone who has committed a crime, or to force someone to suffer:",
        "examples": [
          "Those who remember the past are not condemned to repeat it.",
          "Illness condemned her to spend her remaining days in a home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide officially that a building is not safe for people to use",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "condemnation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of condemning something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The shooting of the police officer has received universal condemnation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "condemned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A condemned person is someone who is going to be killed, especially as a punishment for having committed a very serious crime, such as murder.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A condemned building that has been officially judged not safe for people to live in or to use, or food that has been officially judged not safe to eat.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "condemning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "The terrorist action has been condemned as an act of barbarism and cowardice.",
          "The film was condemned for its sexism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "condensation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the drops of water that appear on cold windows or other surfaces, as a result of hot air or steam becoming cool:",
        "examples": [
          "We get a lot of condensation on the walls in the winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of changing from a gas to a liquid or solid state",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the drops of water that appear on cold surfaces such as windows as a result of hot air or steam becoming cool",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the change of a gas to its liquid or solid form",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Condensation is also the process by which water vapor in the atmosphere (= air surrounding the earth) cools and changes into liquid water.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "condensed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid) made thicker by removing some of the water:",
        "examples": [
          "condensed soup",
          "condensed milk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a piece of writing) made shorter in length:",
        "examples": [
          "The speech was largely a condensed version of his book.",
          "The first part of her book serves as a condensed introduction to the main ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made from a gas into a liquid or solid state:",
        "examples": [
          "The condensed vapor will not include salt or most other impurities",
          "The division will deal in oil and condensed gas products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with water removed:",
        "examples": [
          "condensed soup"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "condescend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you condescend to do something, you agree to do something that you do not consider to be good enough for your social position:",
        "examples": [
          "I wonder if Michael will condescend to visit us?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a way which shows that you consider yourself to be better or more intelligent than other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He treats his players fairly and never condescends to them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "condescending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "treating someone as if you are more important or more intelligent than them:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate the way he's so condescending to his staff!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing that you consider yourself better or more intelligent:",
        "examples": [
          "His condescending attitude offended his teammates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "condiments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance, such as salt, that you add to food to improve its taste",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance such as a spice that you add to food to improve its taste",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "condition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the particular state that something or someone is in:",
        "examples": [
          "Mum's still got our pram - it's very old, but it's in perfect condition.",
          "They left the flat in a terrible condition - there was mess everywhere.",
          "The hospital say her condition (= state of health) is improving slowly.",
          "He's in no condition (= he is too sick or too drunk) to drive home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the physical situation that someone or something is in and affected by:",
        "examples": [
          "weather conditions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of different types of diseases:",
        "examples": [
          "to suffer from a heart/skin condition",
          "a medical condition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not healthy enough for hard physical exercise, as a result of not taking part in sport or other physical activities:",
        "examples": [
          "When he started boxing, he was overweight and out of condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement that must exist before something else can happen:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the conditions in the contract is that we don't build on the land.",
          "We're not in a position to make/set any conditions - we'll have to accept what they offer us.",
          "Under the conditions of the agreement, she must vacate the house on 12 July ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "only if:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll come to the party on the condition that you don't wear those ridiculous trousers!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to train or influence a person or animal mentally so that they do or expect a particular thing without thinking about it:",
        "examples": [
          "a conditioned reflex/response",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Pavlov conditioned dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell.",
          "Women were conditioned to expect lower wages than men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to improve the quality or appearance of your hair, skin, etc. by putting a conditioner on it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular state that something or someone is in:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We spent a lot of money to get the house in good condition.",
          "[ U ] She was hospitalized in fair condition after the accident.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He’s in no condition to drive (= He should not drive)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A condition can also be a state of not operating correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a heart condition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that must exist before something else can happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Certain conditions must be met before the aid will be provided.",
          "He spoke on condition that he not be identified."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular state that something is in:",
        "examples": [
          "condition of sth The condition of the property will help determine its price.",
          "The goods are warranted to be in perfect condition on leaving the factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation that someone lives or works in, or that someone or something is affected by:",
        "examples": [
          "The unions are trying hard to improve pay and conditions for their members.",
          "business/economic/market conditions The timing of the merger depended on market conditions.",
          "difficult/favourable conditions This year has seen some very difficult trading conditions.",
          "in/under good, poor, etc. conditions Many of the goods are produced by child workers working in appalling conditions.",
          "working/living conditions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you must agree to, that forms part of an official agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "I hereby agree to the terms and conditions of my engagement as stated above.",
          "attach/impose/set conditions We're not in a position to set any conditions - we'll have to accept what they offer.",
          "agree to/comply with/meet conditions They felt that they had complied with all the conditions of the agreement.",
          "Licensing conditions for mobile network operators must ensure the respect of competition rules.",
          "Ms Russ told the hearing she was unhappy that the job had not been completed by July 31, which it was claimed was a condition of the contract.",
          "as a condition for/of sth As a condition of yesterday's approval, the EU Competition Commissioner insisted the state aid must not be used to subsidize other commercial activities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement that must exist before something else can happen:",
        "examples": [
          "condition for sth A strong local business base is a necessary condition for the economic future of the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "depending on something else happening or being done:",
        "examples": [
          "Agreement was reached to repay part of the debt, on condition that the remaining debt be cancelled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conditional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(relating to) a sentence, often starting with \"if\" or \"unless\", in which one half expresses something which depends on the other half:",
        "examples": [
          "a conditional clause",
          "\"If I won a lot of money, I'd travel the world\" is an example of a conditional (sentence)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a form of a verb) expressing the idea that one thing depends on another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "the conditional In English, the conditional is expressed by \"would\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A conditional offer or agreement depends on something else being done:",
        "examples": [
          "conditional on The contracts are conditional on regulatory approval.",
          "conditional upon formal The offer of a place on the nursing course is conditional upon my passing all three examinations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a sentence, often starting with \"if\" or \"unless,\" in which one half expresses something which depends on the other half",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A conditional statement describes that if one state exists, then another one also exists.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "depending on certain terms, agreements, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The sales is conditional on approval from government regulators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to an offer or agreement that depends on something else being done:",
        "examples": [
          "conditional agreement/approval The company has the conditional approval needed to market the drug, though it must still return to the FDA with more data.",
          "conditional contract/offer He had been sent a formal letter with a conditional offer of employment, pending a medical examination.",
          "conditional on/upon The offer is conditional on obtaining planning permission for the land."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conditioned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to train or influence a person or animal mentally so that they do or expect a particular thing without thinking about it:",
        "examples": [
          "a conditioned reflex/response",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Pavlov conditioned dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell.",
          "Women were conditioned to expect lower wages than men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to improve the quality or appearance of your hair, skin, etc. by putting a conditioner on it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "conditioner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick liquid that you put on and wash off your hair after you have washed it, to improve the quality and appearance of your hair",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick liquid that you wash clothes in to make them feel soft:",
        "examples": [
          "fabric conditioner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick liquid that people put on their hair after washing it to improve its appearance",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "conditioning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of training or influencing a person or animal mentally so that they do or expect a particular thing without thinking about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Conditioning starts as soon as boys are given guns to play with and girls are given dolls.",
          "Classical conditioning was first studied in dogs by the Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of improving someone's physical condition:",
        "examples": [
          "They were educated in the exact methods needed to improve their physical conditioning.",
          "He began cycling to build up his cardiovascular conditioning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conditions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the physical situation that someone or something is in and affected by:",
        "examples": [
          "weather conditions",
          "Working conditions here are primitive.",
          "The prisoners were kept in the most appalling conditions.",
          "Under what conditions do plants grow best?",
          "Riis devoted his life to improving conditions in urban slums."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the particular things that influence someone’s living or working environment:",
        "examples": [
          "Working conditions here are primitive.",
          "Riis devoted his life to improving conditions in urban slums."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "condo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "condolences": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sympathy and sadness for the family or close friends of a person who has recently died, or an expression of this, especially in written form:",
        "examples": [
          "a letter of condolence",
          "Dignitaries from all over the world came to offer their condolences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of sympathy esp. for the family of a person who has recently died, or the sympathy expressed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a letter of condolence",
          "[ C ] The mayor offered his condolences."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "condom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin rubber covering that a man can wear on his penis during sex to stop a woman becoming pregnant or to protect him or his partner against infectious diseases",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, rubber covering that a man can wear on his penis (= sex organ) during sex to prevent pregnancy or protect against disease",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "condoms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin rubber covering that a man can wear on his penis during sex to stop a woman becoming pregnant or to protect him or his partner against infectious diseases",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, rubber covering that a man can wear on his penis (= sex organ) during sex to prevent pregnancy or protect against disease",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "condone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to accept or allow behaviour that is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "If the government is seen to condone violence, the bloodshed will never stop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ignore or accept behavior that some people consider wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t condone such rude behavior."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "condor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of vulture (= a large bird that feeds on dead animals) from South America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "condos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "conducive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "providing the right conditions for something good to happen or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Such a noisy environment was not conducive to a good night's sleep.",
          "A quiet room is a more conducive atmosphere for studying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "providing the right conditions for something to happen or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Our mild climate is conducive to outdoor entertaining."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conduct": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to organize and perform a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "We are conducting a survey to find out what our customers think of their local bus service.",
          "The experiments were conducted by scientists in New York.",
          "How you choose to conduct your private life is your own business!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a particular way, especially in a public or formal situation, or to organize the way in which you live in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "How should I conduct myself at these dinners? I know nothing about etiquette.",
          "We expect our employees to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.",
          "They were impressed by the dignified manner with which she conducted herself.",
          "As a professional player, you have to learn how to conduct yourself both on and off the field.",
          "Since leaving government, he has conducted himself with surprising grace and tact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lead someone to a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "May I conduct you to your table, sir, or would you prefer to have a drink at the bar first?",
          "The protesters were conducted from the courtroom by two police officers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you conduct a tour of a place, you take people around the place and show it to them:",
        "examples": [
          "A guide conducts tours of the cathedral every afternoon at 2.00.",
          "a conducted tour of the palace"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct the performance of musicians or a piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "The orchestra was conducted by Mira Shapur.",
          "Who's conducting at tonight's concert?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow electricity or heat to go through:",
        "examples": [
          "Copper conducts electricity, but plastic does not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "bad/excellent/disgraceful conduct",
          "The club has a strict code (= set of rules) of conduct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which an activity is organized and performed:",
        "examples": [
          "He was criticized for his conduct of the inquiry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize and direct a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The experiments were conducted by leading scientists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fml To conduct people to a place is to walk there with them:",
        "examples": [
          "The usher conducted us to our seats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct the performance of musicians or a piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The orchestra was conducted by Thomas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause yourself to behave in a particular or controlled manner:",
        "examples": [
          "I won’t tell them how to conduct their lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow electricity or heat to flow through",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "His conduct at the meeting was inappropriate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something, or make something happen:",
        "examples": [
          "We seek to conduct business in an ethical manner.",
          "Staff meetings were conducted in various locations.",
          "In February, he resigned from the board after regulators barred him from conducting securities transactions for four months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize a particular activity in order to find out or prove facts:",
        "examples": [
          "conduct a poll/study/survey They conducted a survey to find out what type of technical support customers might want.",
          "Much of what is known about career management systems is based on the research conducted in western countries.",
          "Tests conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday showed asbestos in unacceptable levels in soil and debris at the site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "We expect members of our industry to conduct themselves with the highest levels of integrity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which a business or an activity is organized:",
        "examples": [
          "The report asks many questions about the day-to-day conduct of the industry's affairs.",
          "All registered brokers or dealers that use computers in the conduct of their business are subject to the requirements of this rule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular way in which someone behaves:",
        "examples": [
          "The report found that his treatment of his staff was \"inconsistent with the high standard of conduct expected of senior executives\".",
          "The coalition adopted a voluntary code of ethics and standards for business conduct."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conducted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize and perform a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "We are conducting a survey to find out what our customers think of their local bus service.",
          "The experiments were conducted by scientists in New York.",
          "How you choose to conduct your private life is your own business!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a particular way, especially in a public or formal situation, or to organize the way in which you live in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "How should I conduct myself at these dinners? I know nothing about etiquette.",
          "We expect our employees to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.",
          "They were impressed by the dignified manner with which she conducted herself.",
          "As a professional player, you have to learn how to conduct yourself both on and off the field.",
          "Since leaving government, he has conducted himself with surprising grace and tact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lead someone to a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "May I conduct you to your table, sir, or would you prefer to have a drink at the bar first?",
          "The protesters were conducted from the courtroom by two police officers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you conduct a tour of a place, you take people around the place and show it to them:",
        "examples": [
          "A guide conducts tours of the cathedral every afternoon at 2.00.",
          "a conducted tour of the palace"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct the performance of musicians or a piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "The orchestra was conducted by Mira Shapur.",
          "Who's conducting at tonight's concert?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow electricity or heat to go through:",
        "examples": [
          "Copper conducts electricity, but plastic does not."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conducting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize and perform a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "We are conducting a survey to find out what our customers think of their local bus service.",
          "The experiments were conducted by scientists in New York.",
          "How you choose to conduct your private life is your own business!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a particular way, especially in a public or formal situation, or to organize the way in which you live in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "How should I conduct myself at these dinners? I know nothing about etiquette.",
          "We expect our employees to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.",
          "They were impressed by the dignified manner with which she conducted herself.",
          "As a professional player, you have to learn how to conduct yourself both on and off the field.",
          "Since leaving government, he has conducted himself with surprising grace and tact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lead someone to a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "May I conduct you to your table, sir, or would you prefer to have a drink at the bar first?",
          "The protesters were conducted from the courtroom by two police officers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you conduct a tour of a place, you take people around the place and show it to them:",
        "examples": [
          "A guide conducts tours of the cathedral every afternoon at 2.00.",
          "a conducted tour of the palace"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct the performance of musicians or a piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "The orchestra was conducted by Mira Shapur.",
          "Who's conducting at tonight's concert?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow electricity or heat to go through:",
        "examples": [
          "Copper conducts electricity, but plastic does not."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conductor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who directs the performance of musicians or a piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "The conductor raised his baton.",
          "a guest conductor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a railway official who travels on and is responsible for a train",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to sell tickets on a bus, train, or other public vehicle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that allows heat or electricity to go through it:",
        "examples": [
          "Metal is a good conductor of heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge on a train or other public vehicle and also sells or checks tickets",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who directs the performance of musicians or a piece of music, esp. by an orchestra:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s the conductor of the Toronto Symphony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that conducts electricity or heat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "conductors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who directs the performance of musicians or a piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "The conductor raised his baton.",
          "a guest conductor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a railway official who travels on and is responsible for a train",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to sell tickets on a bus, train, or other public vehicle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that allows heat or electricity to go through it:",
        "examples": [
          "Metal is a good conductor of heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge on a train or other public vehicle and also sells or checks tickets",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who directs the performance of musicians or a piece of music, esp. by an orchestra:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s the conductor of the Toronto Symphony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that conducts electricity or heat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "conduit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pipe or passage for water or electrical wires to go through:",
        "examples": [
          "They make pipes and tubes that are used in construction and as electrical conduits.",
          "Cracks in the rocks can act as conduits, transporting polluted water upward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of connecting two places:",
        "examples": [
          "The warehouse will be a regional conduit for goods shipped to the port, then transported to stores."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that provides a way of passing something such as information or payments from one person to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The social media platform has served as a conduit for misinformation.",
          "A captain is the conduit between the coach and the players."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of connecting two places, systems, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There is growth in sales to Hong Kong, the conduit for exports to the rest of the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of connecting two people or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "conduit between sb/sth and sb/sth The proposal that a board's senior non-executive should become a prime conduit between a company and its shareholders is causing concern.",
          "conduit for sth The new retail bank created by the merger might provide the insurance company with a conduit for selling its products to bank customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that carries or moves information:",
        "examples": [
          "The internet has become a major conduit for video and sound (especially music) distribution."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conduits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pipe or passage for water or electrical wires to go through:",
        "examples": [
          "They make pipes and tubes that are used in construction and as electrical conduits.",
          "Cracks in the rocks can act as conduits, transporting polluted water upward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of connecting two places:",
        "examples": [
          "The warehouse will be a regional conduit for goods shipped to the port, then transported to stores."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that provides a way of passing something such as information or payments from one person to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The social media platform has served as a conduit for misinformation.",
          "A captain is the conduit between the coach and the players."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of connecting two places, systems, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There is growth in sales to Hong Kong, the conduit for exports to the rest of the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of connecting two people or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "conduit between sb/sth and sb/sth The proposal that a board's senior non-executive should become a prime conduit between a company and its shareholders is causing concern.",
          "conduit for sth The new retail bank created by the merger might provide the insurance company with a conduit for selling its products to bank customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that carries or moves information:",
        "examples": [
          "The internet has become a major conduit for video and sound (especially music) distribution."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shape with a flat, round or oval base and a top that becomes narrower until it forms a point:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you calculate the area of a cone?",
          "The island is made of cone-shaped volcanic rock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object with a round or oval base or end that becomes narrower until it forms a point, for example an object placed in the road to show where vehicles should not drive or park:",
        "examples": [
          "The public works department blocked off the accident site with cones.",
          "The chips are served in a paper cone.",
          "The cake is decorated with dark and white chocolate cones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container made of very light thin biscuit, or one of these containing ice cream:",
        "examples": [
          "Having eaten the ice cream, he finished the cone in one bite.",
          "Do you want your ice cream in a tub or a cone?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard oval-shaped fruit of a type of evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves), called a conifer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of cell in the retina (= part at the back of the eye) that helps you to see colour and small details",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solid shape with a round base that narrows to a point at the top",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cone is also any object shaped like a cone, some of which are hollow and open at the end:",
        "examples": [
          "ice cream in a waffle cone"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cone is also an ice-cream cone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cone is also the hard, oval fruit of an evergreen tree.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cones": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shape with a flat, round or oval base and a top that becomes narrower until it forms a point:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you calculate the area of a cone?",
          "The island is made of cone-shaped volcanic rock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object with a round or oval base or end that becomes narrower until it forms a point, for example an object placed in the road to show where vehicles should not drive or park:",
        "examples": [
          "The public works department blocked off the accident site with cones.",
          "The chips are served in a paper cone.",
          "The cake is decorated with dark and white chocolate cones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container made of very light thin biscuit, or one of these containing ice cream:",
        "examples": [
          "Having eaten the ice cream, he finished the cone in one bite.",
          "Do you want your ice cream in a tub or a cone?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard oval-shaped fruit of a type of evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves), called a conifer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of cell in the retina (= part at the back of the eye) that helps you to see colour and small details",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solid shape with a round base that narrows to a point at the top",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cone is also any object shaped like a cone, some of which are hollow and open at the end:",
        "examples": [
          "ice cream in a waffle cone"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cone is also an ice-cream cone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cone is also the hard, oval fruit of an evergreen tree.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "coney": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "another spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "confederacy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which states or people join together for a particular purpose, usually related to politics or trade, or a group formed like this",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of southern states in the American Civil War that fought to leave the United States and keep slavery",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the union of southern American states that fought against the northern states in the American Civil War and were defeated in 1865",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the eleven southern states that left the US and fought against the north in the US Civil War",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A confederacy is also a confederation.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "confederate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone you work together with in a secret, sometimes illegal, activity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who fought for or supported the Confederacy in the American Civil War:",
        "examples": [
          "The attack helped disorganize the Confederates.",
          "There is a life-size bronze statue of a Confederate outside the museum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "united in or part of a confederacy:",
        "examples": [
          "confederate states"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to, supporting, or relating to the Confederacy in the American Civil War:",
        "examples": [
          "Robert E. Lee was a general in the Confederate army.",
          "the Confederate flag"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier or supporter of the Confederacy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "confer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to exchange ideas on a particular subject, often in order to reach a decision on what action to take:",
        "examples": [
          "I need some time to confer with my lawyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an official title, honour, or advantage to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "An honorary doctorate was conferred on him by Columbia University."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk together and exchange ideas, often with the intention of reaching a decision about something:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to confer with my lawyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an honor, official title, or ability to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The US Constitution confers certain powers on the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discuss something with somebody, often in order to reach a decision about what action to take:",
        "examples": [
          "confer about sth They were in constant contact, conferring about every aspect of the construction project.",
          "confer with sb We asked for some time to confer with our advisers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conference": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an event, sometimes lasting a few days, at which there is a group of talks on a particular subject, or a meeting in which especially business matters are discussed formally:",
        "examples": [
          "a conference on women's rights",
          "They frequently hold conferences at that hotel.",
          "I'm speaking at/attending a conference next week.",
          "Should I book the conference room for the meeting?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "Ms O'Neill isn't available at the moment. She's in conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of sports teams that play each other in organized competitions:",
        "examples": [
          "They can win because they have the most talent in their conference.",
          "He guided the team to the Southern Conference championship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, formal meeting at which there are groups of talks on a particular subject, or a small, private meeting for discussion of a particular matter:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She spoke at a conference in Geneva."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event, sometimes lasting a few days, at which there are a lot of talks and meetings about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a conference centre/hall",
          "hold/organize a conference (on sth) The institute will be holding a conference on higher education and economic growth next spring.",
          "attend/go to/speak at a conference Most of the department attended the Mobile World conference in Barcelona.",
          "He was the keynote speaker at a conference in Frankfurt.",
          "conference delegate/participant Conference delegates will receive a discount on the price of their hotel rooms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a private and formal meeting between a small number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "After a short conference with his advisers, he announced his decision to resign.",
          "a conference room"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "She directed him into a meeting room, where a number of executives were in conference."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conferences": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an event, sometimes lasting a few days, at which there is a group of talks on a particular subject, or a meeting in which especially business matters are discussed formally:",
        "examples": [
          "a conference on women's rights",
          "They frequently hold conferences at that hotel.",
          "I'm speaking at/attending a conference next week.",
          "Should I book the conference room for the meeting?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "Ms O'Neill isn't available at the moment. She's in conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of sports teams that play each other in organized competitions:",
        "examples": [
          "They can win because they have the most talent in their conference.",
          "He guided the team to the Southern Conference championship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, formal meeting at which there are groups of talks on a particular subject, or a small, private meeting for discussion of a particular matter:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She spoke at a conference in Geneva."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event, sometimes lasting a few days, at which there are a lot of talks and meetings about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a conference centre/hall",
          "hold/organize a conference (on sth) The institute will be holding a conference on higher education and economic growth next spring.",
          "attend/go to/speak at a conference Most of the department attended the Mobile World conference in Barcelona.",
          "He was the keynote speaker at a conference in Frankfurt.",
          "conference delegate/participant Conference delegates will receive a discount on the price of their hotel rooms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a private and formal meeting between a small number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "After a short conference with his advisers, he announced his decision to resign.",
          "a conference room"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "She directed him into a meeting room, where a number of executives were in conference."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conferred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to exchange ideas on a particular subject, often in order to reach a decision on what action to take:",
        "examples": [
          "I need some time to confer with my lawyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an official title, honour, or advantage to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "An honorary doctorate was conferred on him by Columbia University."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk together and exchange ideas, often with the intention of reaching a decision about something:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to confer with my lawyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an honor, official title, or ability to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The US Constitution confers certain powers on the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discuss something with somebody, often in order to reach a decision about what action to take:",
        "examples": [
          "confer about sth They were in constant contact, conferring about every aspect of the construction project.",
          "confer with sb We asked for some time to confer with our advisers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confess": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] She confessed to her husband that she had sold her wedding ring.",
          "He confessed to sleeping/having slept through most of the movie.",
          "He has confessed to the murder.",
          "[ + (that) ] I have to confess (that) when I first met Reece I didn't think he was very bright.",
          "It was all very confusing, I must confess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the Christian religion, especially the Roman Catholic Church, to tell God or a priest what you have done wrong so that you can be forgiven:",
        "examples": [
          "to confess your sins"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admit that you have done something wrong, or to admit unwillingly that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’ve got something to confess – I confess that I ate the pie.",
          "[ I ] He confessed to the crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In some Christian religions, esp. the Roman Catholic Church, to confess is to tell God or a priest what you have done wrong so God will forgive you.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "confessed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] She confessed to her husband that she had sold her wedding ring.",
          "He confessed to sleeping/having slept through most of the movie.",
          "He has confessed to the murder.",
          "[ + (that) ] I have to confess (that) when I first met Reece I didn't think he was very bright.",
          "It was all very confusing, I must confess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the Christian religion, especially the Roman Catholic Church, to tell God or a priest what you have done wrong so that you can be forgiven:",
        "examples": [
          "to confess your sins"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confesses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] She confessed to her husband that she had sold her wedding ring.",
          "He confessed to sleeping/having slept through most of the movie.",
          "He has confessed to the murder.",
          "[ + (that) ] I have to confess (that) when I first met Reece I didn't think he was very bright.",
          "It was all very confusing, I must confess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the Christian religion, especially the Roman Catholic Church, to tell God or a priest what you have done wrong so that you can be forgiven:",
        "examples": [
          "to confess your sins"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admit that you have done something wrong, or to admit unwillingly that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’ve got something to confess – I confess that I ate the pie.",
          "[ I ] He confessed to the crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In some Christian religions, esp. the Roman Catholic Church, to confess is to tell God or a priest what you have done wrong so God will forgive you.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "confessing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] She confessed to her husband that she had sold her wedding ring.",
          "He confessed to sleeping/having slept through most of the movie.",
          "He has confessed to the murder.",
          "[ + (that) ] I have to confess (that) when I first met Reece I didn't think he was very bright.",
          "It was all very confusing, I must confess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the Christian religion, especially the Roman Catholic Church, to tell God or a priest what you have done wrong so that you can be forgiven:",
        "examples": [
          "to confess your sins"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confession": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of admitting that you have done something wrong or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a confession to make - I've lost that book you lent me.",
          "I can't ask for help. It feels like a confession of failure.",
          "Confession is the first stage of coming to terms with what you've done.",
          "He made a full confession to the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a Christian tells God or, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, tells a priest formally and privately, what they have done wrong so that they can be forgiven:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you been to confession recently?",
          "The priest heard his confession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Confession is the activity of telling God or a priest what you have done wrong so God will forgive you.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "confessional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small structure like a box in a church, especially a Roman Catholic church, in which people can privately confess to a priest",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "confessions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of admitting that you have done something wrong or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a confession to make - I've lost that book you lent me.",
          "I can't ask for help. It feels like a confession of failure.",
          "Confession is the first stage of coming to terms with what you've done.",
          "He made a full confession to the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a Christian tells God or, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, tells a priest formally and privately, what they have done wrong so that they can be forgiven:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you been to confession recently?",
          "The priest heard his confession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Confession is the activity of telling God or a priest what you have done wrong so God will forgive you.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "confetti": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small pieces of coloured paper that you throw at a celebration, especially over two people who have just been married",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very small pieces of colored paper that you throw when celebrating:",
        "examples": [
          "At midnight, we all cheered and threw confetti."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confidant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person you trust and share your feelings and secrets with:",
        "examples": [
          "a close confidant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with whom you can share your feelings and secrets:",
        "examples": [
          "Her brother is her closest confidant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confidante": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person you trust and share your feelings and secrets with:",
        "examples": [
          "a close confidant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with whom you can share your feelings and secrets:",
        "examples": [
          "Her brother is her closest confidant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to tell something secret or personal to someone who you trust not to tell anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] He confided (to her) that his hair was not his own.",
          "[ + speech ] \"My husband doesn't know yet, but I'm going to leave him,\" she confided."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell something secret or personal to someone whom you trust not to tell anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] As sisters, they have always confided in each other.",
          "[ + that clause ] She confided that most of her clients were actors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confided": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell something secret or personal to someone who you trust not to tell anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] He confided (to her) that his hair was not his own.",
          "[ + speech ] \"My husband doesn't know yet, but I'm going to leave him,\" she confided."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confidence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being certain of your abilities or of having trust in people, plans, or the future:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He has the confidence to walk into a room of strangers and immediately start a conversation.",
          "She's completely lacking in confidence.",
          "I have every/complete confidence in her. She'll be perfect for the job.",
          "[ + that ] I don't share your confidence that the market will improve next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a secret that you tell someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They talked endlessly, exchanging confidences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you tell something to someone in confidence, you do not want them to tell anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Any personal data you provide to us will be held in confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to share your secrets with someone, trusting them not to tell other people:",
        "examples": [
          "I should never have taken him into my confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of having little doubt about yourself and your abilities, or a feeling of trust in someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a sense of confidence, even arrogance, about what he does.",
          "Consumers’ confidence in the economy is strong.",
          "Her colleagues lost confidence in her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a secret, or a feeling of trust that a secret will be kept:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] They exchanged confidences like old friends.",
          "[ U ] I’m telling you this in confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling that you can trust someone or something to work well or behave as you expect:",
        "examples": [
          "The index fell 3.1% as investors lost confidence in bank shares.",
          "have confidence in sb/sth \"I have the utmost confidence in him, and know he will lead this franchise to continued success and growth,\" West said.",
          "Leitch warns that the insurance industry must raise standards to win back the confidence of investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling that an economic situation will improve:",
        "examples": [
          "Business confidence has plunged and home sales have collapsed.",
          "destroy/restore confidence Yesterday's announcement is a timely and important step toward restoring global economic confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being certain of your own ability to do things well:",
        "examples": [
          "Our latest recruit is very intelligent but lacking in confidence.",
          "boost/shatter/shake sb's confidence One aim of the appraisal meetings is to boost the confidence of your team members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you tell someone something in confidence, it is with the agreement that they will not tell anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Insiders are barred from using significant business information that they have received in confidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confident": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "being certain of your abilities or having trust in people, plans, or the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Be a bit more confident in yourself!",
          "They don't sound confident about the future of the industry.",
          "I'm confident of his skills as a manager.",
          "[ + that ] Are you confident that enough people will attend the event?",
          "It was a confident performance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confidential": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "secret or private, often in a formal, business, or military situation:",
        "examples": [
          "All information will be treated as strictly confidential."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "private, and intended to be kept secret:",
        "examples": [
          "confidential data/documents/information, etc. Prosecutors were not able to obtain confidential data from corporations without first receiving written approval from the department.",
          "keep sth/remain confidential The bill would allow a business to keep its dealings confidential.",
          "The company's former employees had made improper use of highly confidential information, such as names and addresses of customers.",
          "All the employee questionnaires will be treated as strictly confidential.",
          "confidential advice",
          "The letter was marked \"confidential\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confidentiality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being confidential:",
        "examples": [
          "patient/client confidentiality",
          "All replies will be treated with complete confidentiality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of private information being kept secret:",
        "examples": [
          "a confidentiality agreement/clause As soon as he was hired, the company made him sign a confidentiality agreement.",
          "client/commercial confidentiality"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confidently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows you are certain of your abilities or have trust in people, plans, or the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Try to act confidently, even if you feel nervous.",
          "I confidently predict she will get an Oscar nomination for her terrific performance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "configuration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the particular arrangement or pattern of a group of related things:",
        "examples": [
          "We tried the furniture in different configurations to see which fit best."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which all the equipment that makes up a computer system is set to operate",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular arrangement of the parts of something or of a group of things:",
        "examples": [
          "The two-lane configuration of the road leads to congestion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something, such as a computer system or software, is organized to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "When you press the spacebar, a message appears informing you that \"Set-up is inspecting your hardware configuration\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which small changes are made to something, especially a computer system or software:",
        "examples": [
          "Automatic configuration copies this file automatically. If it is not present, manual configuration will be necessary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "configured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange something or put its parts together in a particular form or arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "Online buyers can build their own version of the car: many of the company's customers configure their own vehicles.",
          "The marines used specially configured submarines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange or make changes to a computer system, a piece of computer equipment or software, etc. to make it able to do a particular task or work in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "It used to take days to install and configure a server, and now it can be done in minutes.",
          "Check that the device is present on the system and is configured correctly.",
          "After I configured my laptop to start up from the CD-ROM drive rather than the hard drive, the installation went smoothly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to limit an activity, person, or problem in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's confine our discussion to the matter in question, please!",
          "Please confine your use of the phone to business calls.",
          "By closing the infected farms we're hoping to confine the disease to the north of the region (= stop it from spreading to other areas)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone closed in a place, often by force:",
        "examples": [
          "The hostages had been confined for so long that they couldn't cope with the outside world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist only in a particular area or group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "We know that the illness is not confined to any one group in society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone or something within limits:",
        "examples": [
          "The animals were confined in a large pen.",
          "Harris does not confine her stage work to Broadway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is confined to a particular group of people, it exists only among them:",
        "examples": [
          "Cancer is not confined to old people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to limit an activity, person, or problem in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's confine our discussion to the matter in question, please!",
          "Please confine your use of the phone to business calls.",
          "By closing the infected farms we're hoping to confine the disease to the north of the region (= stop it from spreading to other areas)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone closed in a place, often by force:",
        "examples": [
          "The hostages had been confined for so long that they couldn't cope with the outside world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist only in a particular area or group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "We know that the illness is not confined to any one group in society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone or something within limits:",
        "examples": [
          "The animals were confined in a large pen.",
          "Harris does not confine her stage work to Broadway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is confined to a particular group of people, it exists only among them:",
        "examples": [
          "Cancer is not confined to old people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confinement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which a person or animal is kept somewhere, usually by force:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent most of those years under house arrest or close confinement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "labour UK  (= the process of giving birth to a baby)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "confines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the outer limits of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the narrow confines of a religious life",
          "within/beyond the confines of the city"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the limits or borders of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He feels safe within the confines of his home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confirm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by phone or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] Six people have confirmed that they will be attending and ten haven't replied yet.",
          "Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure.",
          "I've accepted the job over the phone, but I haven't confirmed in writing yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove that a belief or an opinion that was previously not completely certain is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] The smell of cigarette smoke confirmed what he had suspected: there had been a party in his absence.",
          "[ + (that) ] Her announcement confirmed (that) she would be resigning as CEO.",
          "The young man's kindness confirmed her faith in young people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept someone formally as a full member of the Christian Church at a special ceremony",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an arrangement, plan, or meeting certain or fixed:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel has confirmed our reservation.",
          "[ + that clause ] Seventy people have confirmed that they will attend the conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to approve someone or something officially by formal agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "His appointment has not been confirmed by the Senate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove or state the truth of something that was previously not completely certain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] Health officials confirmed that there’s a flu epidemic underway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some Christian religions, to formally accept someone as a member",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by phone or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "confirm that So far ten people have confirmed that they will be attending the meeting.",
          "When initial appointments are made over the telephone, these should also be confirmed in writing.",
          "No contract exists until the company confirms by email that their order has been dispatched.",
          "The group said it expected another $5 billion of orders to be confirmed soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove or say that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "Britain's biggest dairy company yesterday confirmed 3,450 job losses.",
          "They refused to confirm or deny speculation that the company was to close."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confirmation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a statement, often written, that an arrangement or meeting is certain:",
        "examples": [
          "a letter of confirmation",
          "We've only received five confirmations for the conference so far.",
          "We will send you written confirmation of our offer shortly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement or proof that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "We are still awaiting confirmation of the exact number of casualties.",
          "Her confession was no surprise to him - just the confirmation of a long-held suspicion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ceremony in which someone is confirmed into the Christian Church",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement of proof that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "We will be sending you confirmation of your registration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal Christian ceremony to accept someone as a member",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Confirmation is also a formal Jewish ceremony to show that a roung person has completed religious studies.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement to approve someone or something officially:",
        "examples": [
          "confirmation hearings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making an arrangement, plan, or meeting certain or fixed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He’d heard rumors of the sale, but had no confirmation of it yet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confirmed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to say that someone has had a particular habit or way of life for a long time and is unlikely to change:",
        "examples": [
          "a confirmed bachelor/atheist/tea drinker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "firmly fixed in a particular habit or way of life and unlikely to change:",
        "examples": [
          "a confirmed bachelor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confirming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by phone or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] Six people have confirmed that they will be attending and ten haven't replied yet.",
          "Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure.",
          "I've accepted the job over the phone, but I haven't confirmed in writing yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove that a belief or an opinion that was previously not completely certain is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] The smell of cigarette smoke confirmed what he had suspected: there had been a party in his absence.",
          "[ + (that) ] Her announcement confirmed (that) she would be resigning as CEO.",
          "The young man's kindness confirmed her faith in young people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept someone formally as a full member of the Christian Church at a special ceremony",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "confirms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by phone or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] Six people have confirmed that they will be attending and ten haven't replied yet.",
          "Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure.",
          "I've accepted the job over the phone, but I haven't confirmed in writing yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove that a belief or an opinion that was previously not completely certain is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] The smell of cigarette smoke confirmed what he had suspected: there had been a party in his absence.",
          "[ + (that) ] Her announcement confirmed (that) she would be resigning as CEO.",
          "The young man's kindness confirmed her faith in young people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept someone formally as a full member of the Christian Church at a special ceremony",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an arrangement, plan, or meeting certain or fixed:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel has confirmed our reservation.",
          "[ + that clause ] Seventy people have confirmed that they will attend the conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to approve someone or something officially by formal agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "His appointment has not been confirmed by the Senate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove or state the truth of something that was previously not completely certain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] Health officials confirmed that there’s a flu epidemic underway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some Christian religions, to formally accept someone as a member",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by phone or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "confirm that So far ten people have confirmed that they will be attending the meeting.",
          "When initial appointments are made over the telephone, these should also be confirmed in writing.",
          "No contract exists until the company confirms by email that their order has been dispatched.",
          "The group said it expected another $5 billion of orders to be confirmed soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove or say that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "Britain's biggest dairy company yesterday confirmed 3,450 job losses.",
          "They refused to confirm or deny speculation that the company was to close."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confiscate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take a possession away from someone when you have the right to do so, usually as a punishment and often for a limited period, after which it is returned to the owner:",
        "examples": [
          "Miss Edwards confiscated my phone!",
          "His passport was confiscated by the police to prevent him from leaving the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially take private property away from someone, usually by legal authority:",
        "examples": [
          "Customs agents confiscated her bags."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially take something away from someone, sometimes for a limited period, because they have done something illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "The organization has notified U.S. Customs to confiscate all imported fire extinguishers with the counterfeit labels."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confiscated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a possession away from someone when you have the right to do so, usually as a punishment and often for a limited period, after which it is returned to the owner:",
        "examples": [
          "Miss Edwards confiscated my phone!",
          "His passport was confiscated by the police to prevent him from leaving the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confiscating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a possession away from someone when you have the right to do so, usually as a punishment and often for a limited period, after which it is returned to the owner:",
        "examples": [
          "Miss Edwards confiscated my phone!",
          "His passport was confiscated by the police to prevent him from leaving the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conflict": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an active disagreement between people with opposing opinions or principles:",
        "examples": [
          "conflict between There was a lot of conflict between him and his father.",
          "It was an unpopular policy and caused a number of conflicts within the party.",
          "bring someone into conflict with someone/something His outspoken views would frequently bring him into conflict with the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fighting between two or more groups of people or countries:",
        "examples": [
          "conflict between We wish to avoid conflict between our countries if at all possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which beliefs, needs, facts, etc. are very different and cannot easily exist together or both be true:",
        "examples": [
          "conflict between Is a conflict between protection of the environment and economic growth inevitable?",
          "He says he sees no conflict in being gentle and caring and being a strong man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone cannot make a fair decision because they will be affected by the result:",
        "examples": [
          "declare a conflict of interest I need to declare a conflict of interest here - one of the candidates for the job is a friend of mine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If beliefs, needs, or facts, etc. conflict, they are very different and cannot easily exist together or both be true:",
        "examples": [
          "conflict with The results of the new research would seem to conflict with existing theories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight or disagree actively:",
        "examples": [
          "conflict with If the two sides conflict with each other again, it will be disastrous for party unity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an active disagreement, as between opposing opinions or needs:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Conflicts between parents and children become more frequent when the children become teenagers.",
          "[ U ] This technology may be in conflict with copyright law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A conflict is also fighting between two or more countries or groups of people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Negotiations with both sides have not yet led to a resolution of the conflict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the forces that oppose each other to create the plot in a story, book, or film",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "External conflict is a struggle between characters or between characters and nature or society.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Characters' struggles to change or understand themselves is internal conflict.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in active disagreement, as between opposing opinions or needs:",
        "examples": [
          "We received reports that conflict with each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious disagreement between people, organizations, or countries with opposing opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "conflict (with sb) (over sth) In that year conflict with the government over pay settlements led to an unprecedented civil service strike.",
          "come into conflict (with sb) It is only to be expected that members of your team will come into conflict with each other at some point.",
          "It was a controversial decision and caused a number of conflicts within the workforce.",
          "Managers will need to ensure that strategies for conflict resolution (= finding a solution to a disagreement) are in place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which there are opposing demands or ideas and a choice has to be made between them:",
        "examples": [
          "conflict between sth and sth The situation becomes more difficult when there is a conflict between the needs of internal and external stakeholders.",
          "come into conflict (with sth) If we go ahead with this, we may come into conflict with health and safety regulations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if beliefs, needs, facts, etc. conflict, they are very different and cannot easily exist together or both be true:",
        "examples": [
          "conflict (with sth) Consideration of ethical and environmental impacts can sometimes conflict with economic goals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conflicted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "confused or worried because you cannot choose between very different ideas, feelings, or beliefs, and do not know what to do or believe:",
        "examples": [
          "conflicted about It seems that politicians, like ordinary citizens, are conflicted about gambling.",
          "I can't remember when I last felt so conflicted after seeing a film.",
          "He is the kind of conflicted, haunted hero beloved of the mystery genre."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conflicting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Conflicting beliefs, needs, facts, etc. are different and opposing:",
        "examples": [
          "conflicting opinions/ideas/advice",
          "We all work hard to handle the conflicting interests (= interests which are difficult to combine) of a career and a family.",
          "The jury heard conflicting evidence from three different witnesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to beliefs, needs, facts, etc. that are different and opposing:",
        "examples": [
          "conflicting account/report Two staff members will often give quite conflicting accounts of what was said in a meeting.",
          "conflicting advice/data/information His time at business school developed his ability to reconcile conflicting data and differing points of view.",
          "In settling the terms of the partnership agreement there is often a need to strike a balance between the conflicting interests and aspirations of individuals and the firms of which they are members."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conflicts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an active disagreement between people with opposing opinions or principles:",
        "examples": [
          "conflict between There was a lot of conflict between him and his father.",
          "It was an unpopular policy and caused a number of conflicts within the party.",
          "bring someone into conflict with someone/something His outspoken views would frequently bring him into conflict with the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fighting between two or more groups of people or countries:",
        "examples": [
          "conflict between We wish to avoid conflict between our countries if at all possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which beliefs, needs, facts, etc. are very different and cannot easily exist together or both be true:",
        "examples": [
          "conflict between Is a conflict between protection of the environment and economic growth inevitable?",
          "He says he sees no conflict in being gentle and caring and being a strong man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone cannot make a fair decision because they will be affected by the result:",
        "examples": [
          "declare a conflict of interest I need to declare a conflict of interest here - one of the candidates for the job is a friend of mine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If beliefs, needs, or facts, etc. conflict, they are very different and cannot easily exist together or both be true:",
        "examples": [
          "conflict with The results of the new research would seem to conflict with existing theories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight or disagree actively:",
        "examples": [
          "conflict with If the two sides conflict with each other again, it will be disastrous for party unity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an active disagreement, as between opposing opinions or needs:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Conflicts between parents and children become more frequent when the children become teenagers.",
          "[ U ] This technology may be in conflict with copyright law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A conflict is also fighting between two or more countries or groups of people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Negotiations with both sides have not yet led to a resolution of the conflict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the forces that oppose each other to create the plot in a story, book, or film",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "External conflict is a struggle between characters or between characters and nature or society.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Characters' struggles to change or understand themselves is internal conflict.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in active disagreement, as between opposing opinions or needs:",
        "examples": [
          "We received reports that conflict with each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious disagreement between people, organizations, or countries with opposing opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "conflict (with sb) (over sth) In that year conflict with the government over pay settlements led to an unprecedented civil service strike.",
          "come into conflict (with sb) It is only to be expected that members of your team will come into conflict with each other at some point.",
          "It was a controversial decision and caused a number of conflicts within the workforce.",
          "Managers will need to ensure that strategies for conflict resolution (= finding a solution to a disagreement) are in place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which there are opposing demands or ideas and a choice has to be made between them:",
        "examples": [
          "conflict between sth and sth The situation becomes more difficult when there is a conflict between the needs of internal and external stakeholders.",
          "come into conflict (with sth) If we go ahead with this, we may come into conflict with health and safety regulations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if beliefs, needs, facts, etc. conflict, they are very different and cannot easily exist together or both be true:",
        "examples": [
          "conflict (with sth) Consideration of ethical and environmental impacts can sometimes conflict with economic goals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conform": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to behave according to the usual standards of behaviour that are expected by a group or society:",
        "examples": [
          "At our school, you were required to conform, and there was no place for originality.",
          "conform to I tried to conform to their old-fashioned manners.",
          "conform with Most adolescents have a very strong desire to conform with their peers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obey a law or rule, for example to follow standards that control how a particular type of product must be produced:",
        "examples": [
          "conform to Before buying the baby's car seat , make sure that it conforms to the official safety standards.",
          "conform with Officials said the building does not conform with laws requiring access for disabled people to public facilities.",
          "The document gives detailed information about why the product does not conform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave according to a group’s usual standards and expectations, or to operate according to a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "The contract requires that managers conform to high standards of personal conduct.",
          "Wood-burning stoves must conform to the fire code."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obey a rule or reach the necessary stated standard:",
        "examples": [
          "conform to sth 70% of these imports come from pigs raised under conditions that would not conform to UK minimum standards.",
          "conform with sth The Food and Drug Administration approved an 18-month extension of the patent on the drug to conform with new international trade agreements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conformity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that follows the usual standards that are expected by a group or society:",
        "examples": [
          "It's depressing how much conformity there is in such young children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of a product being made as it was designed, without mistakes or faults:",
        "examples": [
          "Our goal is to improve conformity with customer requirements.",
          "conformity to specification"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confounded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to express anger:",
        "examples": [
          "What a confounded nuisance!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confront": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to face, meet, or deal with a difficult situation or person:",
        "examples": [
          "As she left the court, she was confronted by angry crowds who tried to block her way.",
          "It's an issue we'll have to confront at some point, no matter how unpleasant it is.",
          "I thought I would stay calm, but when I was confronted with/by the TV camera, I got very nervous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with a difficult problem, situation, or person:",
        "examples": [
          "He forced the country to confront the issue of deforestation.",
          "When I took office, I was confronted with new guidelines.",
          "Becca will have to confront some frightening truths about this disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To confront someone is to meet with a person with whom you disagree or whom you will accuse of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to confront him about the damage to the car."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confrontation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fight or argument:",
        "examples": [
          "Some couples seem to like confrontation, but Josh and I hardly ever argue.",
          "There were violent confrontations between police and demonstrators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an argument or fight:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I had a confrontation this morning with my boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people or groups with opposing ideas or opinions disagree angrily:",
        "examples": [
          "confrontation between sb and sb The agreement ended a potentially serious confrontation between management and unions at the plant.",
          "confrontation with sb She resigned after an angry confrontation with her manager.",
          "have/risk/get into a confrontation I ignored their comments, rather than risk a confrontation.",
          "Try to avoid confrontation with the people who report to you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confrontational": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaving in an angry or unfriendly way that is likely to cause an argument:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a very aggressive, confrontational way of talking to people.",
          "The opposition has adopted a more confrontational approach in recent months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing or involving angry disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Union leaders said they were disappointed by the rhetoric used by the management, and dismayed by their confrontational approach.",
          "You should try to be less confrontational if you want to work well in a team."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confronted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having to deal with something or someone that you find difficult or threatening:",
        "examples": [
          "You can recognize the value of an idea but also feel confronted by it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confronting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing strong or difficult feelings, especially in a way that creates thought or discussion:",
        "examples": [
          "I found her talk very engaging and at times confronting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confucius": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Chinese philosopher, politician, and teacher, who lived from 551 - 479 BCE",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "confuse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to mix up someone's mind or ideas, or to make something difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "You're confusing him! Tell him slowly and one thing at a time.",
          "Stop confusing the issue (= making the problem unnecessarily difficult)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix up two separate things or people in your mind, imagining that they are one:",
        "examples": [
          "You're confusing me with my sister - she's the singer.",
          "It's easy to confuse his films, because he tends to use the same actors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel uncertain or unclear, or to make something difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "You’re confusing me – please repeat the directions more slowly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who confuses one thing with another thinks the first thing is the second:",
        "examples": [
          "You’re confusing me with my sister – she’s the one who moved to Colorado."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confused": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to think clearly or to understand something:",
        "examples": [
          "Grandpa gets pretty confused sometimes, and doesn't even know what day it is.",
          "I'm a bit confused. Was that her husband or her son she was with?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not clear and therefore difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "Your essay gets a bit confused halfway through when you introduce too many ideas at once."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confuses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to mix up someone's mind or ideas, or to make something difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "You're confusing him! Tell him slowly and one thing at a time.",
          "Stop confusing the issue (= making the problem unnecessarily difficult)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix up two separate things or people in your mind, imagining that they are one:",
        "examples": [
          "You're confusing me with my sister - she's the singer.",
          "It's easy to confuse his films, because he tends to use the same actors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel uncertain or unclear, or to make something difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "You’re confusing me – please repeat the directions more slowly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who confuses one thing with another thinks the first thing is the second:",
        "examples": [
          "You’re confusing me with my sister – she’s the one who moved to Colorado."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confusing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is confusing makes you feel confused because it is difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "We have two people called Paul James working here, so it's a bit confusing!",
          "The instructions are really confusing. Could you help me with them, please?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "confusion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people do not understand what is happening, what they should do or who someone or something is:",
        "examples": [
          "There seems to be some confusion over who is actually giving the talk.",
          "To avoid confusion, the twins never wore the same clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation, often with a lot of activity and noise, in which people do not know what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "In the confusion after the bomb blast, I lost my bag and wasn't able to stop and look for it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lack of understanding, or a state of disorder:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She writes about the confusions of her life.",
          "[ U ] In the confusion, I lost my wallet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conga": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Latin American dance in which a chain of people hold each other around the waist and follow the leader around using simple steps and kicks:",
        "examples": [
          "Ecstatic fans did the conga in celebration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music for the conga",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall, thin drum that is played with the hands and used in Latin American music:",
        "examples": [
          "He played conga on Jay and the Americans' \"She Cried\".",
          "A pair of conga drums were among the instruments on display."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "congenial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "friendly and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "congenial company/surroundings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasant and friendly; producing a feeling of comfort or satisfaction:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent a relaxed evening with congenial friends."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conglomerate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a company that owns several smaller businesses whose products or services are usually very different:",
        "examples": [
          "a financial/industrial conglomerate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rock that consists of small, rounded stones that are held together by clay and sand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large company consisting of several smaller companies or divisions that supply varied products or services",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large business organization consisting of several companies that often sell different types of product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "a large conglomerate with more than $1 billion in net assets",
          "a media/financial/industrial conglomerate"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "congo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a major river in central Africa, and one of the longest rivers in the world:",
        "examples": [
          "They managed to get on board a powerboat willing to make the seven-day journey down the Congo.",
          "They inhabit most of the continent south of the Congo River except the extreme southwest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another name for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "another name for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "congratulate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to praise someone and say that you approve of or are pleased about a special or unusual achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just congratulating Ceri on winning/on having won her race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to praise someone by expressing pleasure at that person's success or happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "I congratulated Jill on winning the award."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "congratulates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to praise someone and say that you approve of or are pleased about a special or unusual achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just congratulating Ceri on winning/on having won her race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to praise someone by expressing pleasure at that person's success or happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "I congratulated Jill on winning the award."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "congratulating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to praise someone and say that you approve of or are pleased about a special or unusual achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just congratulating Ceri on winning/on having won her race."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "congratulation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you say when you want to congratulate someone:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I got the job.\" \"Did you? Congratulations!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of congratulating someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He sent her a note of congratulation on her election victory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "congratulations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you say when you want to congratulate someone:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I got the job.\" \"Did you? Congratulations!\"",
          "Congratulations on your engagement!",
          "May I be the first to offer my congratulations on your promotion?",
          "\"I'm pregnant.\" \"Wow, congratulations! I'm so happy for you!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression communicating to someone how pleased you are about his or her success or happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "“I passed my driving test.” “Congratulations!”",
          "Give him my congratulations when you see him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "congratulatory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "expressing or offering praise, approval, or pleasure, often because someone has done or achieved something special:",
        "examples": [
          "a congratulatory speech",
          "She gave her opponent a congratulatory handshake and a pat on the back."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "congregation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have come together in a religious building for worship and prayer:",
        "examples": [
          "The priest asked the congregation to kneel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people gathered together for religious worship:",
        "examples": [
          "a congregation of 300 members"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "congress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large formal meeting of representatives from countries or societies at which ideas are discussed and information is exchanged:",
        "examples": [
          "an international/medical congress",
          "the congress of the Australian Council of Trade Unions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of having sex:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress had not taken place.",
          "They had engaged in sexual congress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the elected group of politicians in the US who are responsible for making the law, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives:",
        "examples": [
          "Both houses of Congress have rejected the recent presidential proposal on gun control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal meeting of representatives from countries or organizations at which ideas are discussed and information is exchanged:",
        "examples": [
          "the fourth congress of the European Association for Lexicography"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the elected group of people in the US who are responsible for making the law, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress has rejected the president’s plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the elected group of politicians in the US who are responsible for making the laws. Congress consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives:",
        "examples": [
          "Established by Congress to protect investors, the SEC monitors publicly traded interests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large formal meeting of people who represent different organizations, countries, etc., at which ideas are discussed and information is exchanged:",
        "examples": [
          "The union's annual congress voted on a resolution demanding that the government increase minimum wage levels.",
          "the congress of the International Press Institute"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are elected to govern in some countries:",
        "examples": [
          "The Brazilian congress discussed reopening the inquiry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "congressional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging or related to the US Congress:",
        "examples": [
          "a congressional committee",
          "congressional elections"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "congressman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who belongs to a congress, especially a member of the US House of Representatives",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the US House of Representatives; a representative",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "congressmen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who belongs to a congress, especially a member of the US House of Representatives",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the US House of Representatives; a representative",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "congresswoman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who belongs to a congress, especially a member of the US House of Representatives:",
        "examples": [
          "The incumbent congresswoman is up for re-election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female member of the US House of Representatives; a representative",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "conjecture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a guess about something based on how it seems and not on proof:",
        "examples": [
          "There's been a lot of conjecture in the media recently about the marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to guess, based on the appearance of a situation and not on proof:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll never know exactly how she died; we can only conjecture.",
          "[ + that ] He conjectured that the company would soon be in financial trouble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion or judgment that is not based on proof; a guess:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] What lay behind the decision is open to conjecture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conjoined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "joined together",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "conjunction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word such as 'and', 'but', 'while', or 'although' that connects words, phrases, and clauses in a sentence",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which events or conditions combine or happen together:",
        "examples": [
          "An unfortunate conjunction of circumstances led to his downfall.",
          "There is a team of writers working in conjunction (with each other) on the book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in astrology, the situation in which two planets appear to be in the same part of the sky as seen from earth:",
        "examples": [
          "Mars and Venus will be in exact conjunction on 1 September."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word such as \"and,\" \"but,\" \"because,\" or \"although\" that connects words, phrases, and clauses in a sentence",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a combination of events or conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Physicists are working in conjunction with engineers on the project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conjure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something appear by magic, or as if by magic:",
        "examples": [
          "In an instant, the magician had conjured (up) a dove from his hat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something appear by magic or as if by magic:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] His words conjured images of far-away action."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conjured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something appear by magic, or as if by magic:",
        "examples": [
          "In an instant, the magician had conjured (up) a dove from his hat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conjuring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something appear by magic, or as if by magic:",
        "examples": [
          "In an instant, the magician had conjured (up) a dove from his hat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something appear by magic or as if by magic:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] His words conjured images of far-away action."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone, usually on the head with a heavy object",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "connect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to join or be joined with something else:",
        "examples": [
          "connect something to something Can I connect my printer to your computer?",
          "connect to Where does the stove connect to the electricity?",
          "Has the phone/electricity/gas/internet been connected (= switched on or joined to the main supply) in your new place yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or show a person or thing to be related to someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "connect someone/something with someone/something She's an actress I connect with the theatre rather than films.",
          "Police are connecting the break-in with other recent thefts in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel close to someone or have a good relationship with them:",
        "examples": [
          "connect with She has a remarkable ability to connect with a wide variety of people.",
          "We just didn't connect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible for you to speak to someone else by phone:",
        "examples": [
          "connect someone to someone/something He connected me to his colleague, who took my details.",
          "connect someone with someone/something Could you connect me with room 212, please?",
          "Please hold while I connect you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two buses, trains, etc. connect, they arrive at times that allow passengers to get off one and onto another:",
        "examples": [
          "connect with Your flight arrives at 12.30, when it connects with a bus service to your hotel.",
          "There's a connecting train service between the airport and the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's hand, foot, bat, etc. connects with something such as a ball or another player, they hit it:",
        "examples": [
          "connect with Her head connected with the ball and it flew past the goalkeeper.",
          "He threw a punch but it failed to connect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join together two things, or to be joined together:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The printer connects to the computer.",
          "[ T ] A ferry connects the island to the mainland.",
          "[ T ] Is your electricity connected yet (= has your home been joined to the supply)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider a person or thing as related in some way to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I connect Roberta Peters with the theater rather than movies.",
          "[ I ] He’s always found a way to connect with his audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible for someone to communicate by telephone:",
        "examples": [
          "Operator, please connect me with room 1125."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of aircraft, trains, etc.) to arrive before a second vehicle leaves on which passengers can continue their trip:",
        "examples": [
          "The flight to Chicago connects with a flight to New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join two or more pieces of equipment together, or to be joined in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Wireless networks allow you to connect two or more PCs within your own home.",
          "connect to sth The cable connects to a USB slot.",
          "connect sth to/with sth Once the drives are installed, connect power and data cables to each one.",
          "be connected (to sth) The red light shows that the electricity supply is connected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join two places:",
        "examples": [
          "a high-speed rail corridor connecting the major European cities",
          "connect sth to/with sth The Midtown tunnel connects Long Island to Manhattan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a relationship between two or more people, groups, or things:",
        "examples": [
          "Internet searches are an important tool for connecting buyers and sellers.",
          "Successful marketing is all about connecting with your customers, and building good relationships.",
          "connect sb/sth to sb/sth Our aim is to connect our members to a global network of business and industry peers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a computer, phone, etc. in order to use the internet or other computer system:",
        "examples": [
          "Anti-virus software is a must if your computer is connected to the internet.",
          "connect sth to sth More and more employees are connecting smartphones to their employers' network.",
          "connect sb/sth with sb/sth an intranet system connecting dealers worldwide with a central database",
          "get/stay connected Many executives feel a pressure to stay connected outside normal working hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or see a relationship between one person or thing and another:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a problem connecting what he had learned on the course with the day-to-day running of the department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone who has made a phone call to speak to another person or to use a telephone service:",
        "examples": [
          "One moment please, I'll try to connect you.",
          "connect sb to sb/sth BT has raised the price of connecting callers to its directory enquiry service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if two public transport vehicles connect, they arrive at suitable times to allow passengers to get off one and onto another in order to continue their journey:",
        "examples": [
          "connect with sth Your flight arrives at ten o'clock and will connect with a bus service to the conference centre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flight, train, etc. that leaves at a suitable time for you to take it to continue your journey after you have travelled on a previous flight, train, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There are connecting services to Schiphol airport in Amsterdam from more than 10 UK regional airports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring together information from different places in order to understand something as a whole or how different things affect each other:",
        "examples": [
          "We fail to connect the dots between the way we live today and the needs of tomorrow.",
          "No one knew all the information and no one connected all the dots."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "connected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of wires, pipes, devices, etc.) joined together:",
        "examples": [
          "The TV won't work if the cable's not connected.",
          "connected to Imagine you're a puppet being pulled upright by a string connected to the top of your head.",
          "Remember to switch off your PC and connected peripherals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to communicate or share information because of being joined to a communications system such as the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people always have their phones on because they feel they have to be connected all the time.",
          "Even my grandparents, who have never used the internet, are getting connected.",
          "We live in a connected world.",
          "connected to We can now stay connected to our friends all over the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "possible or easy to reach because of being close to a transport system:",
        "examples": [
          "Our company is based in a highly connected, central Atlanta location.",
          "connected to The area makes a good day trip, as it's connected to the city by bus and train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "They're not blood relations - they're just connected by marriage.",
          "The two subjects are not at all connected.",
          "connected to Evidence is admitted if it is reasonably likely that the object is connected to the crime.",
          "connected with He was connected in some way with that fraud scandal a couple of years back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling that you understand, like, and are interested in someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "They are a great couple — they seem very connected.",
          "connected to We want the fans to feel more connected to the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of two or more things) joined together:",
        "examples": [
          "the connected parts of a machine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or thing) considered as related in some way to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "some loosely connected stories"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are connected, you know important people:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a politically connected lawyer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "connecticut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the northeastern US, whose capital city is Hartford:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent his high school years in Connecticut.",
          "Connecticut was badly hit by the storm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "connecting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "joining or being joined:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a connecting walkway between the buildings.",
          "connecting rooms"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "connection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being related to someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "connection between The connection between smoking and heart disease is well known.",
          "make a connection They're sisters? I knew their surname was the same, but I never made (= thought of) the connection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on the subject of something:",
        "examples": [
          "They want to talk to you in connection with an unpaid tax bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people you know and who can help you:",
        "examples": [
          "He only got the job because of his connections!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of joining or the state of being joined to something else, or the part or process that makes this possible:",
        "examples": [
          "If the connection between the two parts is not strengthened, the joint can work loose.",
          "There are screws, catches, clips, and other forms of mechanical connection.",
          "Connections at the interface allow various appliances to be plugged in.",
          "The electricity company guarantees connection within 24 hours.",
          "No wonder your charger isn't working. There's a loose connection (= a connecting wire has become loose) in the plug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation where a device such as a computer or mobile phone is joined to a communications system:",
        "examples": [
          "internet connection You need a fast internet connection.",
          "network connection Alerts are still sent, even when the internal network connection is down.",
          "broadband connection It is best to download large files over a broadband connection.",
          "high-speed connection The file takes 60 seconds to download with a high-speed connection.",
          "wireless connection Does your printer have a wireless connection, or do you need to use an Ethernet cable?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling that you understand, like, and are interested in someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "connection with Generations of readers have felt a connection with the book.",
          "connection to It became very clear that voters felt a strong connection to the candidate.",
          "connection between We want to encourage activities that build connections between people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that two people can speak to each other by phone:",
        "examples": [
          "bad connection Sorry, could you repeat that? This is a very bad connection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bus, train, plane, etc. that arrives at a time that allows passengers to get on after getting off another one, so that they can continue their journey:",
        "examples": [
          "miss your connection If the flight is late, we'll miss our connection.",
          "connection to mainly UK I had to get across to the far side of the station with heavy luggage for my connection to London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a transport service such as a bus route, railway station, road, or airport that makes it possible or easy to reach or travel from a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The advantages of living in a city include more cultural variety and better connections.",
          "connection to The area is highly sought after, with good connections to London and good schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of arriving on an aircraft, train, etc., before a second vehicle, on which passengers can continue their trip, leaves:",
        "examples": [
          "We were delayed and missed our connection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of joining two things together, or two things joined together:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a sewer connection"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationship of a person, thing, or behavior to someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Science has not shown a connection between drinking raw milk and disease prevention.",
          "[ U ] Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft (= in some relation to it).",
          "[ C ] He got the job through connections (= people who helped him)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a relationship between two things, ideas, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "connection between sth and sth a study of the connection between pay and performance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of joining users to a system, such as the internet or a phone system:",
        "examples": [
          "a(n) internet/broadband/wireless connection",
          "Could you speak up, please? This is a very bad connection.",
          "The electricity company promises connection for new customers within 48 hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plane, train, etc. that leaves at a suitable time for you to take it to continue your journey after travelling on another plane, train, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We missed our connection and had to stay overnight at an airport hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "important people who you know and who can help and advise you:",
        "examples": [
          "Through his father's connections he got a job with a bank in the City."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "road, rail, etc. systems between one place and another:",
        "examples": [
          "Improved road and rail connections have benefited the area greatly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "connections": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the people you know and who can help you:",
        "examples": [
          "He only got the job because of his connections!",
          "He has important connections in Washington.",
          "We run a mentoring scheme for our business students to help them build the connections they will need to find jobs.",
          "She hopes to use her connections in the fashion industry to promote her products.",
          "These sorts of deals are only available to people with the right connections."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "connector": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device or part of a device that makes it possible to connect one piece of electrical equipment to another by allowing contact between wires, electrical components (= parts), etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "This charger doesn't have the right connector for my phone.",
          "USB connectors are sometimes referred to as \"male\" connectors, plugging into a \"female\" port.",
          "This easy-to-set-up external device connects to the monitor connector of a computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that connects two pipes, tubes, etc. so that something such as water or gas can flow from one to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "We sell connectors for outdoor taps and hosepipes.",
          "Water pipes are linked to the basin by 15mm connectors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "connects": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to join or be joined with something else:",
        "examples": [
          "connect something to something Can I connect my printer to your computer?",
          "connect to Where does the stove connect to the electricity?",
          "Has the phone/electricity/gas/internet been connected (= switched on or joined to the main supply) in your new place yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or show a person or thing to be related to someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "connect someone/something with someone/something She's an actress I connect with the theatre rather than films.",
          "Police are connecting the break-in with other recent thefts in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel close to someone or have a good relationship with them:",
        "examples": [
          "connect with She has a remarkable ability to connect with a wide variety of people.",
          "We just didn't connect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible for you to speak to someone else by phone:",
        "examples": [
          "connect someone to someone/something He connected me to his colleague, who took my details.",
          "connect someone with someone/something Could you connect me with room 212, please?",
          "Please hold while I connect you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two buses, trains, etc. connect, they arrive at times that allow passengers to get off one and onto another:",
        "examples": [
          "connect with Your flight arrives at 12.30, when it connects with a bus service to your hotel.",
          "There's a connecting train service between the airport and the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's hand, foot, bat, etc. connects with something such as a ball or another player, they hit it:",
        "examples": [
          "connect with Her head connected with the ball and it flew past the goalkeeper.",
          "He threw a punch but it failed to connect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join together two things, or to be joined together:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The printer connects to the computer.",
          "[ T ] A ferry connects the island to the mainland.",
          "[ T ] Is your electricity connected yet (= has your home been joined to the supply)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider a person or thing as related in some way to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I connect Roberta Peters with the theater rather than movies.",
          "[ I ] He’s always found a way to connect with his audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible for someone to communicate by telephone:",
        "examples": [
          "Operator, please connect me with room 1125."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of aircraft, trains, etc.) to arrive before a second vehicle leaves on which passengers can continue their trip:",
        "examples": [
          "The flight to Chicago connects with a flight to New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join two or more pieces of equipment together, or to be joined in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Wireless networks allow you to connect two or more PCs within your own home.",
          "connect to sth The cable connects to a USB slot.",
          "connect sth to/with sth Once the drives are installed, connect power and data cables to each one.",
          "be connected (to sth) The red light shows that the electricity supply is connected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join two places:",
        "examples": [
          "a high-speed rail corridor connecting the major European cities",
          "connect sth to/with sth The Midtown tunnel connects Long Island to Manhattan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a relationship between two or more people, groups, or things:",
        "examples": [
          "Internet searches are an important tool for connecting buyers and sellers.",
          "Successful marketing is all about connecting with your customers, and building good relationships.",
          "connect sb/sth to sb/sth Our aim is to connect our members to a global network of business and industry peers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a computer, phone, etc. in order to use the internet or other computer system:",
        "examples": [
          "Anti-virus software is a must if your computer is connected to the internet.",
          "connect sth to sth More and more employees are connecting smartphones to their employers' network.",
          "connect sb/sth with sb/sth an intranet system connecting dealers worldwide with a central database",
          "get/stay connected Many executives feel a pressure to stay connected outside normal working hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or see a relationship between one person or thing and another:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a problem connecting what he had learned on the course with the day-to-day running of the department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone who has made a phone call to speak to another person or to use a telephone service:",
        "examples": [
          "One moment please, I'll try to connect you.",
          "connect sb to sb/sth BT has raised the price of connecting callers to its directory enquiry service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if two public transport vehicles connect, they arrive at suitable times to allow passengers to get off one and onto another in order to continue their journey:",
        "examples": [
          "connect with sth Your flight arrives at ten o'clock and will connect with a bus service to the conference centre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flight, train, etc. that leaves at a suitable time for you to take it to continue your journey after you have travelled on a previous flight, train, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There are connecting services to Schiphol airport in Amsterdam from more than 10 UK regional airports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring together information from different places in order to understand something as a whole or how different things affect each other:",
        "examples": [
          "We fail to connect the dots between the way we live today and the needs of tomorrow.",
          "No one knew all the information and no one connected all the dots."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "conning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "conniving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A conniving person deceives others for their own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a conniving bastard!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "planning secretly, esp. in doing something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "a cold, conniving man"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "connoisseur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who knows a lot about and enjoys one of the arts, or food, drink, etc. and can judge quality and skill in that subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a wine/art connoisseur",
          "a connoisseur of ballet/cigars"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has expert knowledge of something, esp. an art, food, or drink, and is qualified to judge and appreciate its quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The mushrooms had the chewy, savory flavor preferred by connoisseurs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has a lot of experience of something and knows a lot about it:",
        "examples": [
          "a connoisseur of fine wine",
          "This product will be marketed at connoisseurs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conquer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force, or to defeat someone in a game or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The Spanish conquered the New World in the 16th century.",
          "The English were conquered by the Normans in 1066."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with or successfully fight against a problem or an unreasonable fear:",
        "examples": [
          "conquer your fear He has finally conquered his fear of spiders.",
          "It may be many years before this dreadful disease is conquered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat an enemy, or to take control or possession of a foreign land:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt like I had conquered the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you conquer a disease or condition, you succeed in dealing with or fighting against it:",
        "examples": [
          "Students have to conquer their initial shyness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conquered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force, or to defeat someone in a game or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The Spanish conquered the New World in the 16th century.",
          "The English were conquered by the Normans in 1066."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with or successfully fight against a problem or an unreasonable fear:",
        "examples": [
          "conquer your fear He has finally conquered his fear of spiders.",
          "It may be many years before this dreadful disease is conquered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conquering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force, or to defeat someone in a game or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The Spanish conquered the New World in the 16th century.",
          "The English were conquered by the Normans in 1066."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with or successfully fight against a problem or an unreasonable fear:",
        "examples": [
          "conquer your fear He has finally conquered his fear of spiders.",
          "It may be many years before this dreadful disease is conquered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conqueror": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has conquered a country or its people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "conquerors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has conquered a country or its people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "conquers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force, or to defeat someone in a game or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The Spanish conquered the New World in the 16th century.",
          "The English were conquered by the Normans in 1066."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with or successfully fight against a problem or an unreasonable fear:",
        "examples": [
          "conquer your fear He has finally conquered his fear of spiders.",
          "It may be many years before this dreadful disease is conquered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat an enemy, or to take control or possession of a foreign land:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt like I had conquered the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you conquer a disease or condition, you succeed in dealing with or fighting against it:",
        "examples": [
          "Students have to conquer their initial shyness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conquest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of conquering a country, area, or situation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone you have had sex with but probably not a relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "I was determined not to become just another one of his conquests."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conquistadors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the Spanish people who travelled to America in the 16th century and took control of Mexico and Peru",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier during the 16th and 17th centuries who defeated people in the Americas and took their land for Spain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone believe something false, usually so that that person will give you their money or possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "be conned into She felt she had been conned into buying the car.",
          "con someone out of something Thieves conned him out of his life savings.",
          "con something out of someone He managed to con £20 out of them (= get that amount from them by deceiving them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trick to get someone's money or make someone do what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a con - you get half the food for twice the price!",
          "a con trick"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dishonest plan for making money or getting an advantage, especially one that involves tricking people for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "He needed them alive to pull off his long con.",
          "The new series is about five confidence tricksters who specialise in the \"long con\" - a protracted and involved scam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick way of making money or getting an advantage, especially one that involves tricking people:",
        "examples": [
          "Short cons only take minutes or seconds.",
          "Billy is a pickpocket and short con grifter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disadvantage or a reason for not doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the cons of buying a bigger car is that it costs more to run.",
          "pros and cons You have to weigh up all the pros and cons of the matter before you make a decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for convention: a large event where fans of (=people who are very enthusiastic about) a particular TV programme, film, computer game, etc. can meet each other and some of the people involved in making it:",
        "examples": [
          "San Diego has the largest comic con in the United States.",
          "The city holds an annual sci-fi con."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for convict: someone who is in prison because they have been found guilty of a crime",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "together; with:",
        "examples": [
          "conspiracy",
          "consortium"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deceive someone by using a trick, or to cheat someone of money:",
        "examples": [
          "I know when I’m being conned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something done to trick or deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "a con game/job",
          "It was a con, and he fooled us all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trick someone so they will give you money, or do something that you want them to do:",
        "examples": [
          "con sb out of sth Homeowners were conned out of millions of dollars in a huge real estate scam.",
          "con sb into (doing) sth The website conned customers into giving their bank account and password information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trick to get someone's money, or to make them do what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "What seemed like a great investment opportunity turned out to be an elaborate con.",
          "a con trick/game",
          "a con merchant/artist"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conscience": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of you that judges how moral your own actions are and makes you feel guilty about bad things that you have done or things you feel responsible for:",
        "examples": [
          "guilty conscience He's been so kind and generous towards me recently - I think he's got a guilty conscience (= feels guilty).",
          "matter of conscience This is a matter of conscience - it's a moral issue, not a political one.",
          "clear conscience You didn't do anything wrong - you should have a clear conscience (= not feel guilty).",
          "My conscience would really bother me if I wore a fur coat.",
          "conscience about UK He's got no conscience at all (= does not feel guilty) about leaving me to do the housework."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling that you know and should do what is right and should avoid doing what is wrong, and that makes you feel guilty when you have done something you know is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I have a guilty conscience for spending so little time with my kids."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conscientious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "putting a lot of effort into your work:",
        "examples": [
          "a conscientious student"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling a moral responsibility to do your work carefully and to be fair to others:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a conscientious worker, and I’ll miss her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "serious about your work and putting a lot of effort into doing it in a careful way:",
        "examples": [
          "Greg Smith is a conscientious and dedicated worker who will be an asset to your company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conscious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to notice that a particular thing or person exists or is present:",
        "examples": [
          "My tooth doesn't exactly hurt, but I'm conscious of it (= I can feel it) all the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "awake, thinking, and knowing what is happening around you:",
        "examples": [
          "He's still conscious but he's very badly injured.",
          "fully conscious She's out of the operating theatre, but she's not fully conscious yet.",
          "figurative humorous \"Can I speak to Isobel, please?\" \"She's still in bed. I'll go and see if she's conscious (= awake) yet.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "determined and intentional:",
        "examples": [
          "conscious effort He's obviously making a conscious effort to be nice to me at the moment.",
          "conscious decision It wasn't a conscious decision to lose weight. It just happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after nouns and adverbs to mean \"knowing about and worried about a particular thing\", or \"thinking that something is important\":",
        "examples": [
          "fashion-conscious teenagers",
          "the health-conscious consumer",
          "He's never been especially politically conscious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "awake, aware of what is happening around you, and able to think:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s out of surgery but not fully conscious yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "noticing the existence of something:",
        "examples": [
          "People have become much more conscious of the need to exercise regularly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "determined and intentional:",
        "examples": [
          "Was it a conscious decision to break up the group, or did it just happen?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being especially aware of or worried about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumers aren’t as conscious of prices as they were last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consciously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that involves noticing that a particular thing exists or is present:",
        "examples": [
          "consciously aware The patient may not be consciously aware of the emotion.",
          "You may hold biases, consciously or not, towards people who are different to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is determined and intentional:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think she's consciously rude to people - it's just the way she is.",
          "I remember consciously saying to myself, \"I do not want to be like them.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consciousness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of understanding and realizing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] Her consciousness that she's different makes her feel uneasy.",
          "raise consciousness Working in an unemployment office had helped to raise his political consciousness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being awake, thinking, and knowing what is happening around you:",
        "examples": [
          "lose consciousness He lost consciousness after his accident and never regained it.",
          "regain consciousness Hers was the first face I saw when I regained consciousness.",
          "recover consciousness The doctors warned me that he may never recover consciousness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being awake, aware of what is around you, and able to think:",
        "examples": [
          "He lost consciousness on the way to the hospital, and regained consciousness the next day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of noticing the existence of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s definitely a consciousness of the employment market among the students."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consecutive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Consecutive events, numbers, etc. follow one after another without an interruption:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the fifth consecutive weekend that I've spent working."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "following one after another without an interruption:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve had five consecutive days of rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe events, numbers, etc. that follow one after another without an interruption:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates have been held at the same level for the tenth consecutive month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consensual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with the willing agreement of all the people involved:",
        "examples": [
          "The woman alleged rape, but Reeves insisted it was consensual.",
          "consensual sex"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreed to by everyone involved:",
        "examples": [
          "Unions and management typically reach consensual agreements before a judge has to rule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done with the willing agreement of all the people or groups involved:",
        "examples": [
          "We prefer to take a consensual approach to decision-making."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consensus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a generally accepted opinion or decision among a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "general consensus The general consensus in the office is that he can't do his job.",
          "reach a consensus Could we reach a consensus on this matter? Let's take a vote.",
          "consensus on There is a growing consensus on the need for the country to train more doctors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a generally accepted opinion; wide agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "They’re trying to build a consensus on the need to improve the city’s schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a generally accepted opinion among a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The consensus among City economists is that interest rates will be held at 1%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreement among a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "consensus on/about sth Achieving an international consensus on these issues is proving difficult.",
          "a general/broad/growing consensus There is a growing consensus about the best methods for reducing carbon emissions.",
          "reach/build/agree a consensus Our top priority must be building a consensus with legislators.",
          "The process of taking decisions by consensus can be fraught with difficulty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "permission or agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "They can't publish your name without your consent.",
          "give consent Your parents must give consent for you to go on the trip.",
          "give your consent Patients must be informed of the risks of the surgery and give their informed consent.",
          "You can only come on the trip if you have your parents' written consent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreement to sexual activity, given by someone who is free to choose and able to choose (because of being old enough, being able to think or communicate clearly, etc.):",
        "examples": [
          "Consent is defined in UK law.",
          "Consent cannot be given by a person who is underage, intoxicated or incapacitated by drugs or alcohol, or asleep or unconscious.",
          "You can withdraw consent at any time if you feel uncomfortable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of giving agreement to something that is recognized by law, or the form this agreement is written on:",
        "examples": [
          "In an adult adoption, both the adopting person and the adoptee must file written consents.",
          "The panel members recommended that patients be made to sign consents in order to obtain the drugs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most people agree:",
        "examples": [
          "Her latest novel, by common consent, is her best yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to do something, or to allow someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Very reluctantly, I've consented to lend her my car.",
          "consent to My aunt never married because her father wouldn't consent to her marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "permission or agreement obtained from someone or something having authority or power:",
        "examples": [
          "I asked to leave the room, and the teacher gave his consent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give permission:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The director consented to change the ending of the movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "legal or official permission to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The sale of any assets will require the consent of all the parties concerned.",
          "with/without (sb's) consent Your terms of employment cannot be changed without your consent.",
          "written/prior consent For certain types of business purchase, you may require the prior consent of an industry regulator",
          "give/grant consent to/for sth Clients must sign financial-disclosure forms giving consent for \"further verification\".",
          "seek/apply for/obtain (sb's) consent Frequently, for smaller contracts, builders do not formally obtain consent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreement between two or more people or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "by mutual consent In a statement, CSR said their chief executive was leaving by mutual consent.",
          "by common consent This was, by common consent, the worst recession for decades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give official permission or agreement for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "consent to sth Pressure is being put on shareholders to consent to the takeover."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consequence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "serious consequences Not making a will can have serious consequences for your children and other family members.",
          "dire consequences Eating too much processed food can have dire health consequences.",
          "as a consequence of Scientists think it is unlikely that any species will actually become extinct as a consequence of the oil spill.",
          "unintended consequence The discovery came about as an unintended consequence of a search for something else.",
          "suffer the consequences Well, if you insist on eating so much, you'll have to suffer (= accept and deal with) the consequences!",
          "face the consequences He will have to face the consequences of his actions.",
          "take the consequences If someone commits a crime, they have to take the consequences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not important:",
        "examples": [
          "The money was of little consequence to Tony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a result of an action or situation, esp. (in the plural) a bad result:",
        "examples": [
          "For someone who is old and weak, the consequences of a broken hip can be serious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of having a lasting effect; importance:",
        "examples": [
          "Last summer there were 15 hurricanes, but only one was of any consequence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consequences": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "serious consequences Not making a will can have serious consequences for your children and other family members.",
          "dire consequences Eating too much processed food can have dire health consequences.",
          "as a consequence of Scientists think it is unlikely that any species will actually become extinct as a consequence of the oil spill.",
          "unintended consequence The discovery came about as an unintended consequence of a search for something else.",
          "suffer the consequences Well, if you insist on eating so much, you'll have to suffer (= accept and deal with) the consequences!",
          "face the consequences He will have to face the consequences of his actions.",
          "take the consequences If someone commits a crime, they have to take the consequences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not important:",
        "examples": [
          "The money was of little consequence to Tony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a result of an action or situation, esp. (in the plural) a bad result:",
        "examples": [
          "For someone who is old and weak, the consequences of a broken hip can be serious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of having a lasting effect; importance:",
        "examples": [
          "Last summer there were 15 hurricanes, but only one was of any consequence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consequently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "as a result:",
        "examples": [
          "I spent most of my money in the first week and consequently had very little to eat by the end of the holiday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as a result; therefore:",
        "examples": [
          "I was very worried, and consequently I couldn’t concentrate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conservation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity:",
        "examples": [
          "wildlife conservation",
          "a conservation area"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "carefully using valuable natural substances that exist in limited amounts in order to make certain that they will be available for as long a time as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "the conservation of coal/gas/oil reserves",
          "energy conservation Energy conservation reduces your fuel bills and helps the environment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the principle that in a physical system the total quantity of a physical property, such as energy or mass, does not change:",
        "examples": [
          "conservation of energy The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed.",
          "conservation of mass This section covers the partial differential equations that describe the conservation of mass.",
          "conservation of conservation of matter/charge/momentum",
          "conservation laws Conservation laws are fundamental to our understanding of the physical world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Conservation is a plan for avoiding the unnecessary use of natural materials such as wood, water, or fuel:",
        "examples": [
          "The university is saving $300,000 per year by its energy conservation efforts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Conservation is also the protection of plants, animals, and natural areas, esp. from the damaging effects of human activity:",
        "examples": [
          "wildlife conservation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of using water, gas, electricity, etc. carefully in order not to waste it:",
        "examples": [
          "The main objectives are the conservation of materials and energy in support of the sustainable development program.",
          "energy/water conservation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the protection of the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "nature/environmental conservation",
          "It is now considered essential for any new fish-farming businesses to consult the relevant conservation agency."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conservative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not usually liking or trusting change, especially sudden change:",
        "examples": [
          "a conservative society/outlook",
          "Older people tend to be more conservative and a bit suspicious of anything new."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are conservative in your appearance, you usually do not like fashionable or modern clothes or hairstyles:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a very conservative dresser - he always looks like he's wearing his father's clothes!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A conservative guess or calculation is likely to be less than the real amount:",
        "examples": [
          "conservative estimate If I said there were three million unemployed, that would be a conservative estimate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or supporting the British political party that traditionally supports business and opposes high taxes and government involvement in industry:",
        "examples": [
          "the Conservative Party",
          "Conservative policies",
          "a Conservative MP/government",
          "Did you vote Conservative at the last election?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who belongs to or supports the Conservative Party of Great Britain (= a political party that traditionally supports business and opposes high taxes and government involvement in industry), or a similar party in another country:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a staunch (= very loyal) Conservative.",
          "The Conservatives won an overall majority of ninety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to emphasize the importance of preserving traditional cultural and religious values, and to oppose change, esp. sudden change",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are conservative in your appearance, you wear clothes in traditional colors and styles:",
        "examples": [
          "He wore a conservative business suit for his interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to emphasize the importance of personal responsibility and traditional values and to oppose depending on government for social services:",
        "examples": [
          "conservative Republicans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of guesses and calculations) likely to be less than the real amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Even by conservative estimates, the company will lose $2,000,000 this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not involving or taking unnecessary risks:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm has always had a conservative approach to investment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lower than the real figure or amount seems likely to be:",
        "examples": [
          "a conservative estimate/figure"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conservatively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not fashionable or modern:",
        "examples": [
          "I dress more conservatively for the office.",
          "He dresses conservatively, usually but not always in a dark suit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "carefully, often in a way that suggests that you do not like change:",
        "examples": [
          "They continued to run the company conservatively.",
          "The drugs are generally safe if used properly and conservatively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is likely to be less than the real amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The costs of cleaning up the bay are estimated, conservatively, at $1 billion.",
          "His personal fortune is conservatively estimated at $600 million."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conservatives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not usually liking or trusting change, especially sudden change:",
        "examples": [
          "a conservative society/outlook",
          "Older people tend to be more conservative and a bit suspicious of anything new."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are conservative in your appearance, you usually do not like fashionable or modern clothes or hairstyles:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a very conservative dresser - he always looks like he's wearing his father's clothes!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A conservative guess or calculation is likely to be less than the real amount:",
        "examples": [
          "conservative estimate If I said there were three million unemployed, that would be a conservative estimate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or supporting the British political party that traditionally supports business and opposes high taxes and government involvement in industry:",
        "examples": [
          "the Conservative Party",
          "Conservative policies",
          "a Conservative MP/government",
          "Did you vote Conservative at the last election?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who belongs to or supports the Conservative Party of Great Britain (= a political party that traditionally supports business and opposes high taxes and government involvement in industry), or a similar party in another country:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a staunch (= very loyal) Conservative.",
          "The Conservatives won an overall majority of ninety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to emphasize the importance of preserving traditional cultural and religious values, and to oppose change, esp. sudden change",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are conservative in your appearance, you wear clothes in traditional colors and styles:",
        "examples": [
          "He wore a conservative business suit for his interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to emphasize the importance of personal responsibility and traditional values and to oppose depending on government for social services:",
        "examples": [
          "conservative Republicans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of guesses and calculations) likely to be less than the real amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Even by conservative estimates, the company will lose $2,000,000 this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not involving or taking unnecessary risks:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm has always had a conservative approach to investment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lower than the real figure or amount seems likely to be:",
        "examples": [
          "a conservative estimate/figure"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conservatory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a school for the teaching of music or sometimes acting or art",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room with glass walls and a glass roof, usually connected to a house, used for growing plants or for relaxing in",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "conserve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to keep and protect something from damage, change, or waste:",
        "examples": [
          "To conserve electricity, we are cutting down on our heating.",
          "The nationalists are very eager to conserve their customs and language.",
          "conserve your energy I'm not being lazy - I'm just conserving my energy for later.",
          "conserve your strength He rested all morning, conserving his strength for the competition in the afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of jam in which the fruit is whole or in large pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "apricot/strawberry conserve"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep and protect from waste, loss, or damage; preserve:",
        "examples": [
          "In order to conserve fuel, they put in extra insulation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consider": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't make any decisions before you've considered the situation.",
          "[ + question word ] Have you considered what you'll do if you don't get the job?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] We're considering selling the house.",
          "be considered for She's being considered for the job.",
          "I'd like some time to consider before I make a decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give attention to a particular subject or fact when judging something else:",
        "examples": [
          "You've got to consider the time element when planning the whole project.",
          "[ + question word ] If you consider how long he's been learning the piano, he's not very good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to care about or respect other people or their feelings and wishes:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you consider your mother and how she's going to feel about you leaving?",
          "She never considers anyone but herself - she's totally selfish!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe someone or something to be, or think of him, her, or it as something:",
        "examples": [
          "He is currently considered (to be) the best British athlete.",
          "We don't consider her to be right for the job.",
          "[ passive + obj + to infinitive  ] It is considered bad manners in some cultures to speak with your mouth full of food.",
          "consider yourself lucky that I consider myself lucky that I only hurt my arm in the accident.",
          "Do you consider him a friend of yours?",
          "[ + (that) ] She considers (that) she has done enough to help already."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very much admired:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't like her books, but I know she's very highly considered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about a particular subject or thing or about doing something or about whether to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Consider Clara Barton, who founded the American Red Cross.",
          "We considered moving to California, but decided not to.",
          "[ + question word ] We have to consider what to do next."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to care about or respect:",
        "examples": [
          "Before raising the admission prices, consider the fans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe to be; to think of as:",
        "examples": [
          "What some people would consider a personal attack, Andy considers a friendly discussion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "considerable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "large or of noticeable importance:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire caused considerable damage to the church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very large or much:",
        "examples": [
          "He exhibited considerable skill in driving through the snowstorm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "considerably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to a large, noticeable, or important degree:",
        "examples": [
          "He's considerably fatter than he was when I knew him.",
          "His views differ considerably from those of his parents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "considerate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "kind and helpful:",
        "examples": [
          "It wasn't very considerate of you to drink all the milk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "caring about and respectful of others:",
        "examples": [
          "He is always a kind and considerate host."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consideration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of thinking about something carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "After some consideration, we've decided to sell the house.",
          "careful consideration The whole matter needs (to be given) careful consideration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular subject or fact that needs to be thought about when judging something:",
        "examples": [
          "Comfort/Safety is an important consideration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think carefully about a particular fact when deciding or judging something :",
        "examples": [
          "It may be fairly cheap to buy, but you've got to take into consideration the money you'll spend on repairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that is kind and considers people's feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "consideration for You have no consideration for others!",
          "show consideration for Turn your music down and show a little consideration for the neighbours!",
          "out of consideration for We didn't publish the details, out of consideration for the victim's family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a payment for a service:",
        "examples": [
          "a small consideration For a small consideration, sir, I'll show you the way there myself.",
          "These increases were offered in consideration of the extra hours worked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act, state, or quality of caring about or respecting:",
        "examples": [
          "He showed very little consideration for anyone but himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular subject or thing a person might think about or do something about:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Financial considerations were a factor in the decision.",
          "[ U ] You should take his youth into consideration before you punish him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a contract, something with financial value that is given in exchange for something else, for example, a bank loan that is made in exchange for the borrower's promise to repay it:",
        "examples": [
          "From the wording of the agreement it was clear that the initial payment was part of the consideration.",
          "A lack of consideration is one reason why a promise to do something may not be recognized as legally binding by a court of law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money as payment for a service:",
        "examples": [
          "He agreed to do the job for a small consideration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "considerations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of thinking about something carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "After some consideration, we've decided to sell the house.",
          "careful consideration The whole matter needs (to be given) careful consideration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular subject or fact that needs to be thought about when judging something:",
        "examples": [
          "Comfort/Safety is an important consideration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think carefully about a particular fact when deciding or judging something :",
        "examples": [
          "It may be fairly cheap to buy, but you've got to take into consideration the money you'll spend on repairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that is kind and considers people's feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "consideration for You have no consideration for others!",
          "show consideration for Turn your music down and show a little consideration for the neighbours!",
          "out of consideration for We didn't publish the details, out of consideration for the victim's family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a payment for a service:",
        "examples": [
          "a small consideration For a small consideration, sir, I'll show you the way there myself.",
          "These increases were offered in consideration of the extra hours worked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act, state, or quality of caring about or respecting:",
        "examples": [
          "He showed very little consideration for anyone but himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular subject or thing a person might think about or do something about:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Financial considerations were a factor in the decision.",
          "[ U ] You should take his youth into consideration before you punish him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a contract, something with financial value that is given in exchange for something else, for example, a bank loan that is made in exchange for the borrower's promise to repay it:",
        "examples": [
          "From the wording of the agreement it was clear that the initial payment was part of the consideration.",
          "A lack of consideration is one reason why a promise to do something may not be recognized as legally binding by a court of law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money as payment for a service:",
        "examples": [
          "He agreed to do the job for a small consideration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "considered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an opinion or decision that someone has reached after a lot of thought:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] It is my considered opinion that he should be promoted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "considering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to mention a particular condition or fact about something, usually a disadvantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Considering the weather, we got here pretty quickly.",
          "I was impressed that she found the way here, considering she'd only been here once before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mention a condition or fact that has an influence, esp. a disadvantageous one, on something else that you want to mention:",
        "examples": [
          "Considering the weather, they were lucky to get here at all."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "considers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't make any decisions before you've considered the situation.",
          "[ + question word ] Have you considered what you'll do if you don't get the job?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] We're considering selling the house.",
          "be considered for She's being considered for the job.",
          "I'd like some time to consider before I make a decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give attention to a particular subject or fact when judging something else:",
        "examples": [
          "You've got to consider the time element when planning the whole project.",
          "[ + question word ] If you consider how long he's been learning the piano, he's not very good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to care about or respect other people or their feelings and wishes:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you consider your mother and how she's going to feel about you leaving?",
          "She never considers anyone but herself - she's totally selfish!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe someone or something to be, or think of him, her, or it as something:",
        "examples": [
          "He is currently considered (to be) the best British athlete.",
          "We don't consider her to be right for the job.",
          "[ passive + obj + to infinitive  ] It is considered bad manners in some cultures to speak with your mouth full of food.",
          "consider yourself lucky that I consider myself lucky that I only hurt my arm in the accident.",
          "Do you consider him a friend of yours?",
          "[ + (that) ] She considers (that) she has done enough to help already."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very much admired:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't like her books, but I know she's very highly considered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about a particular subject or thing or about doing something or about whether to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Consider Clara Barton, who founded the American Red Cross.",
          "We considered moving to California, but decided not to.",
          "[ + question word ] We have to consider what to do next."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to care about or respect:",
        "examples": [
          "Before raising the admission prices, consider the fans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe to be; to think of as:",
        "examples": [
          "What some people would consider a personal attack, Andy considers a friendly discussion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consisted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be made of or formed from something:",
        "examples": [
          "The team consists of four Europeans and two Americans.",
          "It's a simple dish to prepare, consisting mainly of rice and vegetables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be something that is made or formed of various specific things:",
        "examples": [
          "The crowd consisted mostly of college kids and office workers.",
          "Her responsibilities consist of answering the phone and greeting visitors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consistency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the physical nature of a substance, especially a thick liquid, for example by being thick or thin, smooth or lumpy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "creamy consistency She loved the creamy consistency of fresh paint.",
          "pouring consistency UK Melt the chocolate to a pouring (= easy to pour) consistency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way, or of always happening in a similar way:",
        "examples": [
          "They've won a few games this season but they lack consistency.",
          "It's important to show some consistency in your work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality expressing how thick or firm a mixture is, esp. a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It had a consistency like that of thick glue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state or condition of always happening or behaving in the same way:",
        "examples": [
          "The team’s success will depend on the consistency of its pitching."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consistent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a consistent improvement in her attitude.",
          "Her work is sometimes good, but the problem is she's not consistent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in agreement with other facts or with typical or previous behaviour, or having the same principles as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "consistent with What the witness said in court was not consistent with the statement he made to the police.",
          "We do not consider his behaviour to be consistent with the holding of a high-ranking job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "always happening or behaving in a similar way:",
        "examples": [
          "The president has been remarkably consistent on economic issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreeing with something said or done previously:",
        "examples": [
          "The witness’s story is consistent with the police report."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consistently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that does not change:",
        "examples": [
          "The president has consistently denied the rumours.",
          "The Peugeot engine has consistently outperformed its rivals this season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that does not vary:",
        "examples": [
          "His movies are consistently thought-provoking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be made of or formed from something:",
        "examples": [
          "The team consists of four Europeans and two Americans.",
          "It's a simple dish to prepare, consisting mainly of rice and vegetables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be something that is made or formed of various specific things:",
        "examples": [
          "The crowd consisted mostly of college kids and office workers.",
          "Her responsibilities consist of answering the phone and greeting visitors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consolation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that makes someone who is sad or disappointed feel better:",
        "examples": [
          "consolation to If it's any consolation to you, you're not the only one he was nasty to.",
          "His visit home was some consolation to his mother.",
          "if it's any consolation If it's any consolation, I feel the same way.",
          "words of consolation I didn't know what to say - I just offered a few words of consolation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that gives comfort to someone who is sad or disappointed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The main consolation for me was that I wouldn’t have to leave Boston."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "console": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone who is sad or disappointed feel better, usually by giving them comfort or sympathy:",
        "examples": [
          "Her friends tried to console her, telling her \"Everything will be fine.\"",
          "He was consoled by the fact that he was young enough to try again the following year.",
          "console yourself I consoled myself with the thought that no one else could have done any better."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a surface or device with controls for electronic equipment, a vehicle, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A sound engineer's console looks as complicated as the cockpit of a jet aircraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of electronic equipment for playing computer games:",
        "examples": [
          "It's the only console that will run this game.",
          "The early model was a $40 game console that plugged directly into your TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of narrow table, sometimes fixed to a wall:",
        "examples": [
          "You could try adding a mirrored top to a hallway table or a console.",
          "Console tables are ideal for narrow passageways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make yourself feel better when you are sad or disappointed:",
        "examples": [
          "I consoled myself with the thought that the thief would not be able to sell the painting easily.",
          "I console myself by thinking about how I have much better hair than him, despite being ten years older."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give comfort and sympathy to someone who is sad or disappointed:",
        "examples": [
          "The boys consoled one another after their team’s first defeat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special area containing a set of controls for electric equipment, esp. on an aircraft or boat:",
        "examples": [
          "The jet’s console contains dozens of dials, meters, and switches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A console is also a cabinet that sits on the floor and contains an electrical unit such as a television.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "consolidate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become, or cause something to become, stronger, and more certain:",
        "examples": [
          "The success of their major product consolidated the firm's position in the market.",
          "She hoped that marriage would consolidate their relationship.",
          "The party consolidated its hold on power during its term of office.",
          "The company has been expanding rapidly, and I feel it's now time to consolidate (= stop growing and make our present position stronger)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine several things, especially businesses, so that they become more effective, or to be combined in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The two firms consolidated to form a single company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add amounts or sets of numbers together to form a single amount, statement, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "consolidate debt The companies help people who may need cash to consolidate debt, buy a home, or set up a new business.",
          "Online brokers let you consolidate your holdings with one firm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring together or unite things that were separate:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Our offices had been spread among three buildings, and then we consolidated into one new high-rise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To consolidate is also to make stronger by some action or event:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The governor consolidated his power, getting his allies into key state jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make something stronger or more successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Net assets rose to £758 million, consolidating the company's position as a member of the FTSE 250 index.",
          "The company has been growing too rapidly and it is now time to stop the expansion and consolidate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join the different parts of something together, or to be joined:",
        "examples": [
          "The business plan is based on consolidating a fragmented but growing market.",
          "There is still scope for European industries to consolidate.",
          "consolidate sth into/with sth Manufacturing has been consolidated into fewer plants worldwide.",
          "They considered consolidating all their small debts and taking out a new loan to cover them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show the financial results of a group of companies in one set of figures, rather than showing the results of each company separately:",
        "examples": [
          "When a group of companies share some economic value, it may be necessary to consolidate group accounts in order to determine the profit and loss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put items together in order to send or transport them:",
        "examples": [
          "Your shipment will be consolidated with those of other customers and transported by container."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consolidated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made stronger and more certain:",
        "examples": [
          "He was re-elected for another four years and with his power consolidated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of businesses) joined to make a single organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the controlling company and its consolidated subsidiaries.",
          "The industry is highly consolidated and virtually void of competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of financial results etc.) combined in order to create a more simple or effective whole:",
        "examples": [
          "consolidated trading/accounts",
          "Consolidated revenues increased by 64% to $207.2 million."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consonants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the speech sounds or letters of the alphabet that is not a vowel. Consonants are pronounced by stopping the air from flowing easily through the mouth, especially by closing the lips or touching the teeth with the tongue.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a speech sound produced by human beings when the breath that flows out through the mouth is blocked by the teeth, tongue, or lips",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A consonant is also a letter that represents a sound produced in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Except for the vowels in English – a, e, i, o, u, and sometimes y – all the letters are consonants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consort": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to spend a lot of time in the company of a particular group of people, especially people whose character is not approved of:",
        "examples": [
          "consort with They claimed he had been consorting with drug dealers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wife or husband, especially of a ruler:",
        "examples": [
          "The Emperor Napoleon III and his consort lived sedately in an apartment in the Tuileries.",
          "queen consort When her husband was crowned she became Queen Consort.",
          "prince consort Philip was Elizabeth's prince consort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time in the company of particular people:",
        "examples": [
          "She warned him against consorting with suspicious characters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consorting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend a lot of time in the company of a particular group of people, especially people whose character is not approved of:",
        "examples": [
          "consort with They claimed he had been consorting with drug dealers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conspicuous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "In China, her blonde hair was conspicuous.",
          "look conspicuous He tried not to look conspicuous and moved slowly along the back of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily noticed; obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "He was conspicuous as usual with a big yellow bow tie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conspiracies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of secretly planning with other people to do something bad or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "The three men are accused of conspiracy.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She has been charged with conspiracy to murder.",
          "I think there was a conspiracy to keep me off the committee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a general agreement to keep silent about a subject for the purpose of keeping it secret:",
        "examples": [
          "The conspiracy of silence around these buried munitions endangered public health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a secret plan made by two or more people to do something bad, illegal, or against someone’s wishes:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I think there was a conspiracy to keep me off the committee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a secret agreement made between two or more people or groups to do something bad or illegal that will harm someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "conspiracy against sb It is my client's opinion that there has been a conspiracy against him.",
          "conspiracy between sb (and sb) The group of optometrists denied there was any conspiracy between them and other industry associations to stop the sale of lenses to mail order houses.",
          "conspiracy to do sth The four directors have denied conspiracy to defraud pensioners by misusing shares that belonged to pension funds.",
          "A group of former housing counsellors has been indicted on fraud and conspiracy charges in one of the biggest real estate fraud cases ever seen in the state."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conspiracy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of secretly planning with other people to do something bad or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "The three men are accused of conspiracy.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She has been charged with conspiracy to murder.",
          "I think there was a conspiracy to keep me off the committee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a general agreement to keep silent about a subject for the purpose of keeping it secret:",
        "examples": [
          "The conspiracy of silence around these buried munitions endangered public health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a secret plan made by two or more people to do something bad, illegal, or against someone’s wishes:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I think there was a conspiracy to keep me off the committee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a secret agreement made between two or more people or groups to do something bad or illegal that will harm someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "conspiracy against sb It is my client's opinion that there has been a conspiracy against him.",
          "conspiracy between sb (and sb) The group of optometrists denied there was any conspiracy between them and other industry associations to stop the sale of lenses to mail order houses.",
          "conspiracy to do sth The four directors have denied conspiracy to defraud pensioners by misusing shares that belonged to pension funds.",
          "A group of former housing counsellors has been indicted on fraud and conspiracy charges in one of the biggest real estate fraud cases ever seen in the state."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conspirators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who conspires with other people to do something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who plans secretly with other people to do something bad, illegal, or against someone’s wishes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "conspire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to plan secretly with other people to do something bad, illegal, or against someone's wishes:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He felt that his colleagues were conspiring together to remove him from his job.",
          "conspire with He was convicted of conspiring with the bombers.",
          "conspire against They accused their opponents of conspiring against the government.",
          "conspire with someone against someone/something As girls, the sisters used to conspire with each other against their brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan secretly with other people to do something bad, illegal, or against someone’s wishes:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Moore conspired with Graham to rob the bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To conspire can also mean to make something happen that is difficult to do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] They somehow conspired to keep the theater alive when all government funding ended."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conspired": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan secretly with other people to do something bad, illegal, or against someone's wishes:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He felt that his colleagues were conspiring together to remove him from his job.",
          "conspire with He was convicted of conspiring with the bombers.",
          "conspire against They accused their opponents of conspiring against the government.",
          "conspire with someone against someone/something As girls, the sisters used to conspire with each other against their brother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conspiring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan secretly with other people to do something bad, illegal, or against someone's wishes:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He felt that his colleagues were conspiring together to remove him from his job.",
          "conspire with He was convicted of conspiring with the bombers.",
          "conspire against They accused their opponents of conspiring against the government.",
          "conspire with someone against someone/something As girls, the sisters used to conspire with each other against their brother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "constable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a British police officer of the lowest rank",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the US) an official in a town or village having some of the responsibilities of a police officer",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "constant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening a lot or all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "He's in constant trouble with the police.",
          "machines that are in constant use"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "staying the same, or not getting less or more:",
        "examples": [
          "constant speed We ran at a fairly constant speed.",
          "constant temperature The fridge keeps food at a constant temperature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A constant companion or friend is one who is loyal to you.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular number or amount that never changes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "nearly continuous or very frequent:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a constant stream of visitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Constant also means not changing, or staying the same:",
        "examples": [
          "Even in this age of high technology, the popularity of hunting and fishing remains constant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or value that does not change",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "constantly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "all the time or often:",
        "examples": [
          "She has the TV on constantly.",
          "He's constantly changing his mind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "constellation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the groups of stars in the sky that seem from earth to form a pattern and have been given names",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of famous or admired people all together in one place:",
        "examples": [
          "At our annual ceremony we had a whole constellation of movie stars and directors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of stars in the sky that appear to form a pattern and that have a name",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "constellations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the groups of stars in the sky that seem from earth to form a pattern and have been given names",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of famous or admired people all together in one place:",
        "examples": [
          "At our annual ceremony we had a whole constellation of movie stars and directors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of stars in the sky that appear to form a pattern and that have a name",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "constipated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to empty your bowels as often as you should:",
        "examples": [
          "get constipated If you ate more fibre you wouldn't get constipated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to excrete the contents of the bowels often enough or in large enough amounts",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "constipation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a condition which makes someone unable to empty their bowels as often as they should:",
        "examples": [
          "to get/have/suffer from constipation",
          "Taking high doses of iron can cause constipation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "constituency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the official areas of a country that elects someone to represent it in a parliament or legislature:",
        "examples": [
          "a rural/urban constituency"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who live and can vote in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "He angered his constituency by voting against the bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who support, or are likely to support, a particular person, product, suggestion, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "There is a large constituency in favour of income-tax reductions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people in a particular area of a country who are represented by an elected official, or the area:",
        "examples": [
          "Republican constituencies are mainly in suburban areas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "constituents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts that a substance or combination is made of:",
        "examples": [
          "constituent of What are the basic constituents of the mixture?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a voter (= person who can vote) in a particular area of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "The MP worked hard, always talking to his constituents and listening to their problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to one of the parts that a substance or combination is made of:",
        "examples": [
          "constituent part Let's look at the constituent parts of this sentence.",
          "constituent element The process of breaking down food into its constituent elements begins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a voter (= person who can vote) in a particular area of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill is an attempt to resolve a major source of constituent complaints.",
          "He thought it was very important to answer constituent mail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person represented by an elected official:",
        "examples": [
          "The senator mails a newsletter to his constituents every two months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts that a substance or mixture is made of:",
        "examples": [
          "Oxygen is a constituent of air."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "constitute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be or be considered as something:",
        "examples": [
          "This latest defeat constitutes a major setback for the Democrats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form or make something:",
        "examples": [
          "Women constitute about ten percent of Parliament.",
          "The under-18s constitute nearly 25 percent of the town's population."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or be considered as:",
        "examples": [
          "The president said that these policies constitute a threat to the United States."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form or make (something); equal:",
        "examples": [
          "Asians constitute seven percent of the population in this county."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the parts that form something:",
        "examples": [
          "Economy travellers constitute about 80% of the airline's business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be something, or to be considered as something:",
        "examples": [
          "Giving feedback on individual salespersons always constitutes a challenge for sales management, because it is difficult to obtain a complete picture of a salesperson's performance.",
          "This latest development constitutes a major setback for the department.",
          "His behaviour could be interpreted as constituting a breach of contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a company, group, meeting, etc. in a way that is correct and legal:",
        "examples": [
          "The district administration constituted a committee to review safety procedures.",
          "Power is conferred on the board by a majority vote at a properly constituted annual general meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "constitutes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be or be considered as something:",
        "examples": [
          "This latest defeat constitutes a major setback for the Democrats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form or make something:",
        "examples": [
          "Women constitute about ten percent of Parliament.",
          "The under-18s constitute nearly 25 percent of the town's population."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or be considered as:",
        "examples": [
          "The president said that these policies constitute a threat to the United States."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form or make (something); equal:",
        "examples": [
          "Asians constitute seven percent of the population in this county."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the parts that form something:",
        "examples": [
          "Economy travellers constitute about 80% of the airline's business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be something, or to be considered as something:",
        "examples": [
          "Giving feedback on individual salespersons always constitutes a challenge for sales management, because it is difficult to obtain a complete picture of a salesperson's performance.",
          "This latest development constitutes a major setback for the department.",
          "His behaviour could be interpreted as constituting a breach of contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a company, group, meeting, etc. in a way that is correct and legal:",
        "examples": [
          "The district administration constituted a committee to review safety procedures.",
          "Power is conferred on the board by a majority vote at a properly constituted annual general meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "constitution": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the set of political principles by which a state or organization is governed, especially in relation to the rights of the people it governs:",
        "examples": [
          "written constitution Britain has no written constitution.",
          "constitution of the Constitution of the United States",
          "under the constitution Under (= as part of) the union constitution, a new committee is elected each year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general state of someone's health:",
        "examples": [
          "strong constitution He has a very strong constitution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how something is made up of different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "constitution of the constitution of a chemical compound"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of political principles by which a place or organization is governed, or the written document that records it:",
        "examples": [
          "The first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States are called the Bill of Rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The Constitution of the United States is a document that establishes the basic rules and laws of the American government.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s physical condition, esp. as shown by strength and staying well:",
        "examples": [
          "a weak constitution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written set of rules by which a country, state, or organization is governed:",
        "examples": [
          "the Constitution of the United States",
          "the constitution requires/prohibits/allows, etc Mexico's constitution guarantees the right of free travel to its citizens.",
          "draw up/adopt/amend the constitution Following these changes, it was proposed that the company's constitution be amended.",
          "under the constitution Under the union constitution, a new committee must be elected every year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something is formed from different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "the constitution of society",
          "Several people objected to the constitution of the committee, arguing that women were under-represented."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "constitutional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "allowed by or contained in a constitution:",
        "examples": [
          "Such a policy would not be constitutional.",
          "constitutional right Freedom of speech should be a constitutional right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to someone's general state of health:",
        "examples": [
          "constitutional weakness"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a walk that you often do to keep yourself healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "take a constitutional She's nearly 86 and still takes a constitutional every morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or following the rules of the US Constitution:",
        "examples": [
          "Freedom of speech is a constitutional guarantee in the United States."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or allowed by a constitution:",
        "examples": [
          "Freedom of speech is a constitutional right.",
          "They argued that such action would not be constitutional."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "constraint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that controls what you do by keeping you within particular limits:",
        "examples": [
          "constraint of The constraints of politeness wouldn't allow her to say what she really thought about his cooking.",
          "constraint on Financial constraints on the company are preventing them from employing new staff.",
          "financial constraint The idea has been dropped due to financial constraints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unnatural behaviour that is sometimes the result of forcing yourself to act in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "She tried to appear friendly, but her constraint was obvious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something under constraint, you do it only because you have been forced to:",
        "examples": [
          "They confessed, but only under severe constraint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that limits the range of a person’s actions or freedom:",
        "examples": [
          "In Egypt, the biggest constraint on new agricultural production is water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that controls what you can do by keeping you within particular limits:",
        "examples": [
          "The constraint of distribution costs remains the severest of all.",
          "budget/financial, etc. constraints This growth in revenue may soften the government's budget constraints and allow it to increase public spending.",
          "big/major/serious constraint They believe that the new legislation will remove a major constraint to economic expansion.",
          "a constraint on/to sth The cost of capital is an important constraint on business activity.",
          "place/put a constraint on sth Some external factors placed constraints on the scope of the work that could be undertaken.",
          "Among those conditions was a five-year time constraint. (= time limit)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "constraints": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that controls what you do by keeping you within particular limits:",
        "examples": [
          "constraint of The constraints of politeness wouldn't allow her to say what she really thought about his cooking.",
          "constraint on Financial constraints on the company are preventing them from employing new staff.",
          "financial constraint The idea has been dropped due to financial constraints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unnatural behaviour that is sometimes the result of forcing yourself to act in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "She tried to appear friendly, but her constraint was obvious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something under constraint, you do it only because you have been forced to:",
        "examples": [
          "They confessed, but only under severe constraint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that limits the range of a person’s actions or freedom:",
        "examples": [
          "In Egypt, the biggest constraint on new agricultural production is water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that controls what you can do by keeping you within particular limits:",
        "examples": [
          "The constraint of distribution costs remains the severest of all.",
          "budget/financial, etc. constraints This growth in revenue may soften the government's budget constraints and allow it to increase public spending.",
          "big/major/serious constraint They believe that the new legislation will remove a major constraint to economic expansion.",
          "a constraint on/to sth The cost of capital is an important constraint on business activity.",
          "place/put a constraint on sth Some external factors placed constraints on the scope of the work that could be undertaken.",
          "Among those conditions was a five-year time constraint. (= time limit)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "construct": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to build something or put together different parts to form something whole:",
        "examples": [
          "to construct a new bridge/building",
          "be constructed of The walls are constructed of concrete.",
          "to construct a story/sentence/argument"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea or theory put together from different elements that may not be proved:",
        "examples": [
          "His reputation as an eccentric is largely a media construct.",
          "Marriage is a social construct that is found in most communities and cultures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build something made of many parts:",
        "examples": [
          "They approved funds to construct a new ferry terminal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To construct is also to put together different parts to form something new:",
        "examples": [
          "to construct a sentence",
          "to construct a new economic theory"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build something large such as a building, road, or bridge:",
        "examples": [
          "The group is constructing a $150 million medical school building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put the different parts of something together in order to make it:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a company which constructs circuit boards for mobile phones.",
          "We aim to construct an investment portfolio which will reflect the investment aims of the client."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "constructed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build something or put together different parts to form something whole:",
        "examples": [
          "to construct a new bridge/building",
          "be constructed of The walls are constructed of concrete.",
          "to construct a story/sentence/argument"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "constructing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build something or put together different parts to form something whole:",
        "examples": [
          "to construct a new bridge/building",
          "be constructed of The walls are constructed of concrete.",
          "to construct a story/sentence/argument"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "construction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the work of building or making something, especially buildings, bridges, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "work in construction She works in construction.",
          "work construction US He worked construction for three years to pay off his debts.",
          "The bridge is a marvellous work of engineering and construction.",
          "under construction This website is currently under construction (= being created)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular type of structure, materials, etc. that something has:",
        "examples": [
          "The bridge is of lightweight construction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building:",
        "examples": [
          "What's that concrete and metal construction over there?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which the words in a sentence or phrase are arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "The writer has used several complex grammatical constructions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "How can they put such a damning construction on a perfectly innocent phrase?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand something as having a particular meaning, especially other people's actions and statements:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't want them to put the wrong construction on my actions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or result of putting different things together:",
        "examples": [
          "A new hotel is now under construction (= being built)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "your understanding of the meaning of something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "The construction you are putting on my client’s statement is unfair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or business of building large objects such as buildings, roads, bridges, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Employment in construction increased by 12,000.",
          "a construction site/project/worker 29-year-old Jose has a well-paid job at a downtown construction site.",
          "under construction In February, there were 15% fewer homes under construction than in the corresponding month of last year.",
          "a construction company/firm/group",
          "the construction industry/sector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of putting the different parts of something together in order to make it:",
        "examples": [
          "The chemical is found in materials used in the construction of travel trailers.",
          "under construction They now have four satellites under construction.",
          "the construction of an investment portfolio"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular type of structure, materials, etc. that something has:",
        "examples": [
          "The bridge is of lightweight construction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or other object that has been built:",
        "examples": [
          "The new office building was a glass and steel construction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "constructive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If advice, criticism, or actions are constructive, they are useful and intended to help or improve something:",
        "examples": [
          "She criticized my writing, but in a way that was very constructive.",
          "If you don't have anything constructive to say, it's better to say nothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to help someone or improve understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "She was my most constructive critic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "useful and likely or intended to improve something:",
        "examples": [
          "a constructive dialogue/discussion/meeting",
          "Listening to constructive criticism of certain aspects of your work should help you to make the most of your potential."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "constructs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to build something or put together different parts to form something whole:",
        "examples": [
          "to construct a new bridge/building",
          "be constructed of The walls are constructed of concrete.",
          "to construct a story/sentence/argument"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea or theory put together from different elements that may not be proved:",
        "examples": [
          "His reputation as an eccentric is largely a media construct.",
          "Marriage is a social construct that is found in most communities and cultures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build something made of many parts:",
        "examples": [
          "They approved funds to construct a new ferry terminal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To construct is also to put together different parts to form something new:",
        "examples": [
          "to construct a sentence",
          "to construct a new economic theory"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build something large such as a building, road, or bridge:",
        "examples": [
          "The group is constructing a $150 million medical school building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put the different parts of something together in order to make it:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a company which constructs circuit boards for mobile phones.",
          "We aim to construct an investment portfolio which will reflect the investment aims of the client."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "construed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to understand the meaning, especially of other people's actions and statements, in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Any changes to the plan would be construed as indecision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand the meaning of something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "That comment could be construed in either of two ways."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consul": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official chosen by a government to live in a foreign city, in order to take care of people from the official's own country who travel or live there, and to protect the trade interests of that government:",
        "examples": [
          "the German Consul"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a government official who lives in a foreign city in order to take care of the people from the official’s own country who are traveling or living there and to protect the trade interests of that government",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a government official who lives in a foreign city and takes care of people from his or her own country who live or are travelling there. Part of a consul's job is also to protect the trade and business interests of his or her own country in the foreign country:",
        "examples": [
          "the US Consul in Shanghai"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consulate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the office where a consul works:",
        "examples": [
          "the Cuban consulate in Mexico City"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the offices or building used by a consul",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the office of a consul:",
        "examples": [
          "Many banks accept cards issued by consulates of foreign governments as a valid form of ID.",
          "I had to obtain the relevant documents from the Malaysian Consulate in Dubai."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consult": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get information or advice from a person, book, etc. with special knowledge on a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "If the symptoms get worse, consult your doctor.",
          "I'm not quite sure how to get there - I'd better consult a map."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discuss something with someone before you make a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "Why didn't you consult me about this?",
          "consult with This afternoon the president was consulting with his advisers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get information or advice from a person, esp. an expert, or to look at written material in order to get information:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] If you don’t know the meaning of a word, consult a dictionary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To consult is also to inform someone about a situation, often in order to get approval for an action you plan to take:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The committee will consult people in the neighborhood before making a recommendation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get information or advice from a person, book, etc. with special knowledge on a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "consult a lawyer/solicitor/accountant, etc. Because investors' state and local taxes may be different than the federal taxes described above, investors should consult their own tax advisors.",
          "We consulted the committee's report for advice on how to proceed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discuss something with someone before you make a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "They will consult customers on what precisely they want.",
          "consult with sb The Chief Financial Officer told him that it slowed her down to have to consult with the board of directors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consultant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who advises people on a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a management/financial/computer consultant",
          "a firm of public relations consultants"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hospital doctor at the highest level with special training in and knowledge of a particular area of medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "She is an ear, nose, and throat consultant at a large teaching hospital.",
          "He was on a waiting list to see a consultant about his back.",
          "a consultant psychiatrist/paediatrician/obstetrician",
          "a consultant dermatologist/gynaecologist/cardiologist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is a specialist in a particular subject and whose job is to give advice and information to businesses, government organizations, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The former general now serves as a consultant to the Pentagon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is paid to give expert advice or training on a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a business/financial/IT, etc. consultant In her role as a business consultant she travels all over the country.",
          "Now 58, he works as a consultant for a number of clients in the banking sector.",
          "The company has hired a consultant to carry out the study."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consultants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who advises people on a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a management/financial/computer consultant",
          "a firm of public relations consultants"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hospital doctor at the highest level with special training in and knowledge of a particular area of medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "She is an ear, nose, and throat consultant at a large teaching hospital.",
          "He was on a waiting list to see a consultant about his back.",
          "a consultant psychiatrist/paediatrician/obstetrician",
          "a consultant dermatologist/gynaecologist/cardiologist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is a specialist in a particular subject and whose job is to give advice and information to businesses, government organizations, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The former general now serves as a consultant to the Pentagon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is paid to give expert advice or training on a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a business/financial/IT, etc. consultant In her role as a business consultant she travels all over the country.",
          "Now 58, he works as a consultant for a number of clients in the banking sector.",
          "The company has hired a consultant to carry out the study."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consultation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a meeting to discuss something or to get advice:",
        "examples": [
          "consultation with After consultations with our accountants, we've decided how to cut costs within the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of discussing something with someone in order to get their advice or opinion about it:",
        "examples": [
          "in consultation with He made the decision in consultation with his parents and teachers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of exchanging information and opinions about something in order to reach a better understanding of it or to make a decision, or a meeting for this purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We hope to work in consultation with Congress on how the law should be interpreted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A consultation is also a meeting with a doctor who is specially trained to give advice to you or other doctors about an illness or its treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The consultation with the pathologist convinced me to have surgery right away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting to discuss something or to get advice:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll call you to fix the details for a consultation.",
          "She overcame resistance to her products with innovative offers, including free consultations and a money-back guarantee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a discussion with someone about something that you are planning, in order to get their opinion or advice:",
        "examples": [
          "consultation with sb They adopted the rules this summer after months of consultation with their lawyers.",
          "consultation on sth The consultation on these options showed that Option 1 was widely rejected.",
          "consultation document/paper He has laid out his concerns in a consultation paper.",
          "consultation period/process The consultation period for the bill is just two weeks.",
          "in consultation with sb The director will make his decision in consultation with his advisors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consulted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get information or advice from a person, book, etc. with special knowledge on a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "If the symptoms get worse, consult your doctor.",
          "I'm not quite sure how to get there - I'd better consult a map."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discuss something with someone before you make a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "Why didn't you consult me about this?",
          "consult with This afternoon the president was consulting with his advisers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consulting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "giving advice on a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a consulting lawyer/engineer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or business of giving expert advice about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "This is an introductory course for graduates who are considering a career in consulting.",
          "financial/IT/management, etc. consulting Management consulting helps the world's leading organizations become even more effective.",
          "a consulting business/company/firm"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consume": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use fuel, energy, time, or a product, especially in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Our high living standards cause our current population to consume 25 percent of the world's oil.",
          "Most of their manufactured products are consumed domestically.",
          "The software consumes huge amounts of internet bandwidth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat or drink something:",
        "examples": [
          "He consumes huge amounts of bread with every meal.",
          "She avoids consuming caffeine in any form.",
          "Most people in rich countries consume more protein than they need."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch or read forms of media (= the internet, television, newspapers, magazines, etc.) or take in information from these:",
        "examples": [
          "The internet has completely changed how people consume media.",
          "In the course of a typical day we might consume hundreds of ads.",
          "Children's films are also avidly consumed by adults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a fire consumes something, it destroys it completely.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have so much of a feeling that it affects everything you do:",
        "examples": [
          "He was consumed with jealousy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use fuel, energy, or time, esp. in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Weekend shopping chores consumed much of her time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To consume is also to eat or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "They consume a lot of candy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a fire consumes something, it destroys it completely:",
        "examples": [
          "Fire had consumed the whole building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone can be said to be consumed by/with a feeling if that feeling is extremely strong:",
        "examples": [
          "We were consumed with joy and relief, as well as profound gratitude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something such as fuel, energy, money, or time, especially in large quantities:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a province of China which consumes 180,000 tons of coal a year.",
          "This device will monitor how much energy your household appliances are consuming at any time.",
          "Meetings routinely consume at least 20 hours of his time a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "The shift toward an increasingly cashless society has changed the way we consume goods."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consumed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use fuel, energy, time, or a product, especially in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Our high living standards cause our current population to consume 25 percent of the world's oil.",
          "Most of their manufactured products are consumed domestically.",
          "The software consumes huge amounts of internet bandwidth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat or drink something:",
        "examples": [
          "He consumes huge amounts of bread with every meal.",
          "She avoids consuming caffeine in any form.",
          "Most people in rich countries consume more protein than they need."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch or read forms of media (= the internet, television, newspapers, magazines, etc.) or take in information from these:",
        "examples": [
          "The internet has completely changed how people consume media.",
          "In the course of a typical day we might consume hundreds of ads.",
          "Children's films are also avidly consumed by adults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a fire consumes something, it destroys it completely.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have so much of a feeling that it affects everything you do:",
        "examples": [
          "He was consumed with jealousy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consumer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys goods or services for their own use:",
        "examples": [
          "The new rates will affect all consumers, including businesses.",
          "consumer rights/advice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who buys goods or services for personal use:",
        "examples": [
          "consumer goods/spending",
          "American consumers are becoming informed about the safety of products made for children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys goods or services for their own use:",
        "examples": [
          "The new telephone rates will affect all consumers.",
          "the consumer The extra costs of production will be passed on to the consumer.",
          "average/individual, etc. consumer These changes will not affect the average consumer.",
          "consumer rights/needs/preferences This article examines easy ways of researching consumer preferences with regard to various product types."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, organization, country, etc., that uses something, especially fuel, energy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "large/great, etc. consumer of sth The United States is currently the world's largest consumer of energy.",
          "The French rank among the world's most discriminating consumers of chocolate.",
          "household/industrial consumers an energy-efficient program for low-income household consumers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consumers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys goods or services for their own use:",
        "examples": [
          "The new rates will affect all consumers, including businesses.",
          "consumer rights/advice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who buys goods or services for personal use:",
        "examples": [
          "consumer goods/spending",
          "American consumers are becoming informed about the safety of products made for children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys goods or services for their own use:",
        "examples": [
          "The new telephone rates will affect all consumers.",
          "the consumer The extra costs of production will be passed on to the consumer.",
          "average/individual, etc. consumer These changes will not affect the average consumer.",
          "consumer rights/needs/preferences This article examines easy ways of researching consumer preferences with regard to various product types."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, organization, country, etc., that uses something, especially fuel, energy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "large/great, etc. consumer of sth The United States is currently the world's largest consumer of energy.",
          "The French rank among the world's most discriminating consumers of chocolate.",
          "household/industrial consumers an energy-efficient program for low-income household consumers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consumes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use fuel, energy, time, or a product, especially in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Our high living standards cause our current population to consume 25 percent of the world's oil.",
          "Most of their manufactured products are consumed domestically.",
          "The software consumes huge amounts of internet bandwidth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat or drink something:",
        "examples": [
          "He consumes huge amounts of bread with every meal.",
          "She avoids consuming caffeine in any form.",
          "Most people in rich countries consume more protein than they need."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch or read forms of media (= the internet, television, newspapers, magazines, etc.) or take in information from these:",
        "examples": [
          "The internet has completely changed how people consume media.",
          "In the course of a typical day we might consume hundreds of ads.",
          "Children's films are also avidly consumed by adults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a fire consumes something, it destroys it completely.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have so much of a feeling that it affects everything you do:",
        "examples": [
          "He was consumed with jealousy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use fuel, energy, or time, esp. in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Weekend shopping chores consumed much of her time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To consume is also to eat or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "They consume a lot of candy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a fire consumes something, it destroys it completely:",
        "examples": [
          "Fire had consumed the whole building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone can be said to be consumed by/with a feeling if that feeling is extremely strong:",
        "examples": [
          "We were consumed with joy and relief, as well as profound gratitude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something such as fuel, energy, money, or time, especially in large quantities:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a province of China which consumes 180,000 tons of coal a year.",
          "This device will monitor how much energy your household appliances are consuming at any time.",
          "Meetings routinely consume at least 20 hours of his time a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "The shift toward an increasingly cashless society has changed the way we consume goods."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consuming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A consuming emotion is very strong:",
        "examples": [
          "consuming passion Running is a consuming passion with him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "consummate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "perfect, or complete in every way:",
        "examples": [
          "a life of consummate happiness",
          "He's a consummate athlete/gentleman/liar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a marriage or romantic relationship complete by having sex:",
        "examples": [
          "The marriage was never consummated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something complete or perfect",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "perfect; complete in every way:",
        "examples": [
          "consummate skill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complete:",
        "examples": [
          "The deal was consummated with a handshake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To consummate a marriage is to make it complete by having sex.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "consumption": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount used or eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "As a nation, our consumption of junk food is horrifying.",
          "fuel consumption We need to cut down on our fuel consumption by having fewer cars on the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using, eating, or drinking something:",
        "examples": [
          "unfit for human consumption The meat was clearly unfit for human consumption (= not safe for people to eat).",
          "These products are not for national consumption, but for export."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which information, entertainment, etc. is intended for a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "internal consumption This memo is for internal consumption only.",
          "public consumption The film was not intended for public consumption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old-fashioned for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that is used, or the process of using something, esp. so that there is less of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumption of electricity is always higher during the summer months because of air-conditioning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Consumption is the using of goods and services in an economy, or the amount of goods and services used.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using, eating, or drinking something, or the amount that is used, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "fuel/energy, etc. consumption Water transport costs less than road transport, cuts congestion, and reduces energy consumption.",
          "increase/reduce the consumption of sth a program designed to increase the consumption of fruit and vegetables by low-income families",
          "As a nation, our consumption of junk food is horrifying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of buying and using goods, or the amount that is bought and used:",
        "examples": [
          "domestic/home consumption Most of our products are made for domestic consumption rather than export.",
          "Increased household wealth is associated with higher personal consumption."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contact": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "communication with someone, especially by speaking or writing to them regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "in contact with \"Have you been in contact with Andrew recently?\" \"Only by phone.\"",
          "I'm still in contact with her - we write a couple of times a year.",
          "contact between There isn't enough contact between teachers and parents.",
          "have contact with I've been busy at home and have hardly had any contact with the outside world.",
          "lose contact with I'd hate to lose contact with my college friends.",
          "make contact with She finally made contact with him in Italy.",
          "Air traffic control lost radio contact with the pilot of the plane ten minutes before the accident.",
          "contact number The school needs a contact number (= phone number, especially for emergencies) for parents during school hours.",
          "contact details Please email us your contact details and we will get in touch with you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of two people or things touching each other:",
        "examples": [
          "come into contact with Don't let that glue come into contact with your skin.",
          "in contact with Have you been in contact with (= touched or been very near) anyone with the disease?",
          "physical contact He hates physical contact of any kind - he doesn't even like to shake your hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially someone in a high position, who can give you useful information or introductions that will help you at work or socially:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't really know how she got the job, but I think her mother has contacts.",
          "He gave me the name of one of his contacts in a design firm, who offered me a job.",
          "build up contacts We're building up (= increasing the number of) our contacts in the business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people whose names, telephone numbers, addresses, etc. you keep, for example stored on your mobile phone:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you add a new contact?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place on your mobile phone or computer where you store people's names, telephone numbers, addresses, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Click the icon to go to contacts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part in a circuit that makes the circuit complete when it touches another part",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small round curved piece of transparent plastic, worn on the surface of the eye to improve your sight",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a photograph produced by allowing light to pass through the film onto paper that is pressed tightly to it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone by calling or sending them a letter, email, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to contact him at his office, but he wasn't in.",
          "contact someone on something UK You can contact me on (= speak to me using the phone) 388 9146.",
          "Send me an email, or contact me on Facebook (= message me using Facebook).",
          "contact someone at something US You can contact me at (= speak to me using the phone) 388-9146.",
          "Unless the money is paid, we will be contacting our legal department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch something:",
        "examples": [
          "If the solution accidentally contacts the skin, rinse the affected area thoroughly with water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "communication with someone, or with a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you kept in contact with your friends from college?",
          "The pilot was always in contact with an air traffic controller."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the touching of two objects or surfaces:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t let that glue come into contact with your skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whom you know and who may be able to help you in a useful way, esp. by influencing other people or by sharing knowledge with you:",
        "examples": [
          "He tried to use his contacts to get a better job in advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A contact is also a person you meet:",
        "examples": [
          "My face-to-face contacts outside of the office had been mostly hotel clerks, policemen, and waitresses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "communication with someone, especially by speaking or writing to them regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "be/get/keep in contact with sb We have been in contact with similar organizations in several countries.",
          "establish/make contact with sb Experience has taught me the best way to make a good first impression is to make contact with as many people in the organization as you can.",
          "contact between sb (and sb) The first contact between contracting parties will normally be the sending out of a price list or catalogue.",
          "contact details/information/number The HR department keeps the contact details of all members of staff.",
          "in close/direct/regular contact with sb 44% of his working time is spent in direct contact with clients.",
          "Under the new code, shareholders will have a senior non-executive director, aside from the chairman, who will act as their point of contact on the board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially in a high position, who can give you useful information or introductions that will help you at work:",
        "examples": [
          "good/useful/valuable contacts Conferences are good places to make useful contacts.",
          "He's got a contact in London who buys the goods off him.",
          "Sharing a meal with clients or colleagues can strengthen business contacts and improve career prospects.",
          "a network of contacts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone by phoning them or sending them a letter, email, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "contact sb for sth The distributor should be contacted for further information on these requirements.",
          "contact sb at/on You can contact the manager directly on this number, or at his website address."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contacted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone by calling or sending them a letter, email, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to contact him at his office, but he wasn't in.",
          "contact someone on something UK You can contact me on (= speak to me using the phone) 388 9146.",
          "Send me an email, or contact me on Facebook (= message me using Facebook).",
          "contact someone at something US You can contact me at (= speak to me using the phone) 388-9146.",
          "Unless the money is paid, we will be contacting our legal department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch something:",
        "examples": [
          "If the solution accidentally contacts the skin, rinse the affected area thoroughly with water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contacting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone by calling or sending them a letter, email, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to contact him at his office, but he wasn't in.",
          "contact someone on something UK You can contact me on (= speak to me using the phone) 388 9146.",
          "Send me an email, or contact me on Facebook (= message me using Facebook).",
          "contact someone at something US You can contact me at (= speak to me using the phone) 388-9146.",
          "Unless the money is paid, we will be contacting our legal department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch something:",
        "examples": [
          "If the solution accidentally contacts the skin, rinse the affected area thoroughly with water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contacts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the place on your mobile phone or computer where you store people's names, telephone numbers, addresses, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Click the icon to go to contacts.",
          "I've added her to my contacts.",
          "Do you have a number for Paul? He's not in my contacts.",
          "I'll see if I've got Joe's address in my contacts.",
          "Will my contacts transfer when I get a new phone?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contagion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which a disease is spread by touching someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor says there's no chance/danger of contagion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which feelings, ideas, or problems spread from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Brazil's stock markets were battered by contagion from the problems in other emerging markets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of economic problems in one country, region, etc. spreading to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Brazil's stock markets were battered by contagion from the problems in other emerging markets.",
          "The planned mega-merger was intended to fortify the industry against financial contagion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contagious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A contagious disease can be caught by touching someone who has the disease or by touching an infected object, or by an infected person coughing, sneezing, etc. near you:",
        "examples": [
          "highly contagious The infection is highly contagious, so don't let anyone else use your towel.",
          "contagious disease There were fears the contagious disease could wipe out livestock over a wide area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A contagious person has a disease that they can pass to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep him out of school until he's not contagious anymore.",
          "The patient is most contagious for the first 3 weeks from their earliest symptom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A contagious feeling spreads quickly among people:",
        "examples": [
          "Fear is contagious.",
          "His presence was warm and his wit was contagious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a disease) able to be caught by touching someone with the disease or something the person has touched or worn, or (of a person) having this type of disease:",
        "examples": [
          "a highly contagious strain of flu"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. Contagious also means moving easily from one person to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The mood was contagious, and soon everyone was laughing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have something inside or include something as a part:",
        "examples": [
          "How much liquid do you think this bottle contains?",
          "I lost a file containing a lot of important documents.",
          "Try to avoid foods which contain a lot of fat.",
          "contained in The allegations contained in this report are very serious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something harmful within limits and not allow it to spread:",
        "examples": [
          "Farms in the area have been closed off in an attempt to contain the disease.",
          "More police were sent to help contain the violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or hide a strong emotion, such as excitement or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "She could no longer contain her anger and started yelling at him.",
          "humorous Contain yourself! It's not that exciting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to prevent an opponent from playing well and scoring a lot of points:",
        "examples": [
          "The Croatian contained his opponent with powerful serves and deep ground-strokes.",
          "Villa managed to contain Chelsea's powerful forwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, to keep a player on the offence from running to the edges of the field when the player has the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a chance to win if they are able to contain the other team's quarterback and force him to throw passes.",
          "The defence was able to contain the running backs and hold them to short yardage for most of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an object or area) to have an amount of something inside or within it:",
        "examples": [
          "How much liquid does this bottle contain?",
          "Each large crate contains 12 boxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have as a part, or be equal to; include:",
        "examples": [
          "The information contained on forms would be kept strictly confidential.",
          "Each food serving contains 95 calories.",
          "You could retrieve all files that contained certain key words."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep within limits; not to allow to spread:",
        "examples": [
          "Medical teams were scrambling to contain the illness that has already killed thousands in Latin America."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past tense and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "calm and controlled, and not showing a lot of emotion or trying to attract attention:",
        "examples": [
          "My sister is very contained, and I'm a little bit louder and more boisterous.",
          "She kept her emotions contained."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "container": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hollow object, such as a box or a bottle, that can be used for holding something, especially to carry or store it:",
        "examples": [
          "an airtight container",
          "a plastic drinks container"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large metal box used for transporting goods:",
        "examples": [
          "a container ship/lorry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow object, such as a box or a bottle, which can be used for holding something esp. for the purposes of carrying or storing:",
        "examples": [
          "plastic milk containers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow object, such as a box or a bottle, which can be used for holding something, especially to carry or store it:",
        "examples": [
          "After opening, transfer the contents of the tin to a plastic container for storage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large metal box used for transporting goods:",
        "examples": [
          "a cargo/freight/shipping container",
          "a container lorry/ship/truck",
          "container business/traffic Around three-quarters of the world's 50-billion dollar container business is still done under service contracts.",
          "a container port/terminal Hong Kong ranked as the world's second busiest container port last year, after Singapore."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "containers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hollow object, such as a box or a bottle, that can be used for holding something, especially to carry or store it:",
        "examples": [
          "an airtight container",
          "a plastic drinks container"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large metal box used for transporting goods:",
        "examples": [
          "a container ship/lorry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow object, such as a box or a bottle, which can be used for holding something esp. for the purposes of carrying or storing:",
        "examples": [
          "plastic milk containers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow object, such as a box or a bottle, which can be used for holding something, especially to carry or store it:",
        "examples": [
          "After opening, transfer the contents of the tin to a plastic container for storage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large metal box used for transporting goods:",
        "examples": [
          "a cargo/freight/shipping container",
          "a container lorry/ship/truck",
          "container business/traffic Around three-quarters of the world's 50-billion dollar container business is still done under service contracts.",
          "a container port/terminal Hong Kong ranked as the world's second busiest container port last year, after Singapore."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "containing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have something inside or include something as a part:",
        "examples": [
          "How much liquid do you think this bottle contains?",
          "I lost a file containing a lot of important documents.",
          "Try to avoid foods which contain a lot of fat.",
          "contained in The allegations contained in this report are very serious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something harmful within limits and not allow it to spread:",
        "examples": [
          "Farms in the area have been closed off in an attempt to contain the disease.",
          "More police were sent to help contain the violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or hide a strong emotion, such as excitement or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "She could no longer contain her anger and started yelling at him.",
          "humorous Contain yourself! It's not that exciting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to prevent an opponent from playing well and scoring a lot of points:",
        "examples": [
          "The Croatian contained his opponent with powerful serves and deep ground-strokes.",
          "Villa managed to contain Chelsea's powerful forwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, to keep a player on the offence from running to the edges of the field when the player has the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a chance to win if they are able to contain the other team's quarterback and force him to throw passes.",
          "The defence was able to contain the running backs and hold them to short yardage for most of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an object or area) to have an amount of something inside or within it:",
        "examples": [
          "How much liquid does this bottle contain?",
          "Each large crate contains 12 boxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have as a part, or be equal to; include:",
        "examples": [
          "The information contained on forms would be kept strictly confidential.",
          "Each food serving contains 95 calories.",
          "You could retrieve all files that contained certain key words."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep within limits; not to allow to spread:",
        "examples": [
          "Medical teams were scrambling to contain the illness that has already killed thousands in Latin America."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "containment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of controlling or limiting something or someone harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "Containment of crowd violence was the police's main concern.",
          "The spreading disease overwhelmed all attempts at containment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to keep another country's political power within limits without having a war with them:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is pursuing a policy of containment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Containment was also a policy of the United States and other countries to prevent an increase in Soviet influence after World War II.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "contains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have something inside or include something as a part:",
        "examples": [
          "How much liquid do you think this bottle contains?",
          "I lost a file containing a lot of important documents.",
          "Try to avoid foods which contain a lot of fat.",
          "contained in The allegations contained in this report are very serious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something harmful within limits and not allow it to spread:",
        "examples": [
          "Farms in the area have been closed off in an attempt to contain the disease.",
          "More police were sent to help contain the violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or hide a strong emotion, such as excitement or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "She could no longer contain her anger and started yelling at him.",
          "humorous Contain yourself! It's not that exciting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to prevent an opponent from playing well and scoring a lot of points:",
        "examples": [
          "The Croatian contained his opponent with powerful serves and deep ground-strokes.",
          "Villa managed to contain Chelsea's powerful forwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, to keep a player on the offence from running to the edges of the field when the player has the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a chance to win if they are able to contain the other team's quarterback and force him to throw passes.",
          "The defence was able to contain the running backs and hold them to short yardage for most of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an object or area) to have an amount of something inside or within it:",
        "examples": [
          "How much liquid does this bottle contain?",
          "Each large crate contains 12 boxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have as a part, or be equal to; include:",
        "examples": [
          "The information contained on forms would be kept strictly confidential.",
          "Each food serving contains 95 calories.",
          "You could retrieve all files that contained certain key words."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep within limits; not to allow to spread:",
        "examples": [
          "Medical teams were scrambling to contain the illness that has already killed thousands in Latin America."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contaminate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something less pure or make it poisonous:",
        "examples": [
          "Much of the coast has been contaminated by nuclear waste.",
          "The food which had been contaminated was destroyed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less pure or make it poisonous:",
        "examples": [
          "The disease can be caused by a variety of viruses, bacteria, and other small organisms that contaminate food or water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less pure or make it poisonous:",
        "examples": [
          "The government recently reported that 10% of farmland has been destroyed by pollution and that heavy metals contaminate 12 million tons of grain a year.",
          "There are fears that exported products could contaminate food supplies abroad."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contaminated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "poisonous or not pure:",
        "examples": [
          "contaminated with The infection was probably caused by swimming in water contaminated with sewage.",
          "contaminated water People need to stop drinking the contaminated water.",
          "The virus can be transmitted by food containing contaminated meat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contaminates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something less pure or make it poisonous:",
        "examples": [
          "Much of the coast has been contaminated by nuclear waste.",
          "The food which had been contaminated was destroyed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less pure or make it poisonous:",
        "examples": [
          "The disease can be caused by a variety of viruses, bacteria, and other small organisms that contaminate food or water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less pure or make it poisonous:",
        "examples": [
          "The government recently reported that 10% of farmland has been destroyed by pollution and that heavy metals contaminate 12 million tons of grain a year.",
          "There are fears that exported products could contaminate food supplies abroad."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contamination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of making something dirty or poisonous, or the state of containing unwanted or dangerous substances :",
        "examples": [
          "The water supply is being tested for contamination .",
          "The police immediately sealed off the crime scene to prevent contamination of evidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contemplate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] I'm contemplating going abroad for a year.",
          "They were contemplating a move to California.",
          "It's too awful/horrific/dangerous to contemplate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The owner of the team contemplated moving his football club to another city.",
          "[ T ] Sharon is contemplating going to graduate school."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contemplated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] I'm contemplating going abroad for a year.",
          "They were contemplating a move to California.",
          "It's too awful/horrific/dangerous to contemplate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contemplating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] I'm contemplating going abroad for a year.",
          "They were contemplating a move to California.",
          "It's too awful/horrific/dangerous to contemplate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contemplation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "serious and quiet thought for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "lost in contemplation She was staring out over the lake, lost in contemplation.",
          "The nuns have an hour for silent contemplation every morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contemporaries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening now, and therefore seeming modern:",
        "examples": [
          "contemporary music/literature/art/fashion",
          "Although the play was written hundreds of years ago, it still has a contemporary feel to it.",
          "I wanted to update my kitchen and put in something more contemporary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to the same period, or to a stated period in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Almost all of the contemporary accounts of the event have been lost.",
          "contemporary with Most of the writers he was contemporary with were interested in the same subjects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone living during the same period as someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Was he a contemporary of Shakespeare's?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is of the same age as you:",
        "examples": [
          "She didn't mix with her contemporaries, preferring the company of older people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening now:",
        "examples": [
          "contemporary literature/music"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to the same or a stated period in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s been reading contemporary accounts of New York from the early 1900s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone living during the same period as another:",
        "examples": [
          "Franklin and Jefferson were contemporaries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is the same age as you:",
        "examples": [
          "The language you use with your contemporaries may not be appropriate in the classroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening now:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a need to remain responsive to the ever-changing challenges and opportunities of the contemporary business environment.",
          "While there is a small but steady market in traditional bespoke shoes, there are those who want something with more of a contemporary design."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contemporary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening now, and therefore seeming modern:",
        "examples": [
          "contemporary music/literature/art/fashion",
          "Although the play was written hundreds of years ago, it still has a contemporary feel to it.",
          "I wanted to update my kitchen and put in something more contemporary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to the same period, or to a stated period in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Almost all of the contemporary accounts of the event have been lost.",
          "contemporary with Most of the writers he was contemporary with were interested in the same subjects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone living during the same period as someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Was he a contemporary of Shakespeare's?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is of the same age as you:",
        "examples": [
          "She didn't mix with her contemporaries, preferring the company of older people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening now:",
        "examples": [
          "contemporary literature/music"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to the same or a stated period in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s been reading contemporary accounts of New York from the early 1900s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone living during the same period as another:",
        "examples": [
          "Franklin and Jefferson were contemporaries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is the same age as you:",
        "examples": [
          "The language you use with your contemporaries may not be appropriate in the classroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening now:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a need to remain responsive to the ever-changing challenges and opportunities of the contemporary business environment.",
          "While there is a small but steady market in traditional bespoke shoes, there are those who want something with more of a contemporary design."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contempt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "contempt for At school she had complete contempt for all her teachers.",
          "treat someone/something with contempt You should treat those remarks with the contempt that they deserve.",
          "beneath contempt She's beneath contempt (= I have no respect for her)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel contempt for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I would never hold someone in contempt for making a few mistakes in English."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that is illegal because it does not obey or respect the rules of a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "The tobacco companies may be guilty of contempt of court for refusing to produce the documents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of lack of respect for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "They were bullies, and they showed contempt for everyone and everything."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contemptible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "deserving contempt:",
        "examples": [
          "Her behaviour was contemptible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "deserving blame:",
        "examples": [
          "His behavior was contemptible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to compete in order to win something:",
        "examples": [
          "contend for There are three world-class tennis players contending for this title.",
          "contend against He's contending against someone with twice his experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that something is true or is a fact:",
        "examples": [
          "The lawyer contended (that) her client had never been near the scene of the crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete in order to win something or to achieve a position of leadership:",
        "examples": [
          "The top tennis players in the world are contending for this title."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state as the truth; claim:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] I contend that a novel should tell a story and tell it well."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contender": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who competes with other people to try to win something:",
        "examples": [
          "contender for Now aged 42, he is no longer considered a serious contender for the title."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is qualified to compete to win something or to achieve a position of leadership: :",
        "examples": [
          "He is a top contender for Senate majority leader."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contenders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who competes with other people to try to win something:",
        "examples": [
          "contender for Now aged 42, he is no longer considered a serious contender for the title."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is qualified to compete to win something or to achieve a position of leadership: :",
        "examples": [
          "He is a top contender for Senate majority leader."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "content": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pleased with your situation and not hoping for change or improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "content with He seems fairly content with (his) life.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They're content to socialize with a very small circle of people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel happy and satisfied:",
        "examples": [
          "You're quite easily contented, aren't you?",
          "My explanation seemed to content him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a happy and satisfied feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "Once had he resolved what to do, there followed almost immediately a feeling of content."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the articles or parts contained in a magazine or book, with the number of the page they begin on:",
        "examples": [
          "table of contents Scroll down the table of (= list of) contents to find areas that interest you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ideas that are contained in a piece of writing, a speech, or a film:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a very stylish and beautiful film, but it lacks content.",
          "We've discussed the unusual form of the book - now, what about the content?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information, images, video, etc. that are included as part of something such as a website:",
        "examples": [
          "All this cool content is available to subscribers only.",
          "He used a work account to download and share inappropriate content.",
          "I follow her on social media because I love her content."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "everything that is contained within something:",
        "examples": [
          "contents of The contents of his bag spilled all over the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of a particular substance contained in something:",
        "examples": [
          "high fat content Chocolate has a high fat content."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleased with your situation and not needing or desiring it to be better:",
        "examples": [
          "Skating this year with a sprained ankle, he said he was content just to make the Olympic team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make yourself accept something as satisfactory, although it could be better:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to content ourselves with watching the sea lions from the shore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the subject or ideas contained in something written, said, created, or represented:",
        "examples": [
          "academic/educational content",
          "It’s easy to update the content of the Web site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Content is also the things represented or suggested in something written or created as art, or the ideas it communicates.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of a particular substance contained in something:",
        "examples": [
          "This type of milk has a lower fat content."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "everything that is contained within something:",
        "examples": [
          "A spokesman has refused to disclose the contents of the shipment.",
          "Her parents' home contents insurance policy covered her for the loss of the phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ideas that are contained in something:",
        "examples": [
          "New guidelines cover the content of advertising for children.",
          "Our description of the contents of the report was completely accurate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the information contained on a website, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The next generation of DVDs will have to provide more content.",
          "If you want to make money from online advertising, you need content."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the parts that are used to make a product:",
        "examples": [
          "The company also produces paper with 30% recycled content.",
          "The trade agreement stipulated that a certain percentage of the content of the manufactured goods should be obtained locally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of a particular substance contained in something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Supreme Court ruled that a beer's alcohol content can be noted on the label.",
          "This research dramatically illustrates that the food industry can produce food with much lower salt content."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happy and satisfied:",
        "examples": [
          "contented smile She smiled a contented smile.",
          "He won't be contented until he's upset everyone in the office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contentedly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a happy and satisfied way:",
        "examples": [
          "Finishing her dinner, she sat back and sighed contentedly.",
          "\"Let's go to sleep, Amy,\" I said, contentedly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contention": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the disagreement that results from opposing arguments:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a lot of contention about that issue - for every person firmly in favour, there's someone fiercely against it.",
          "in contention The issue has been settled - it's no longer in contention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion expressed in an argument:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] It is her contention that exercise is more important than diet if you want to lose weight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able/not able to achieve or win something, especially in sports:",
        "examples": [
          "This loss puts them out of contention for the playoffs this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disagreement resulting from opposing arguments:",
        "examples": [
          "Their refusal to sign the treaty remains a source of contention between the two countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion expressed in an argument:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] It’s her contention that exercise is almost as important as diet if you want to lose weight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of competing in order to win something or to achieve a position of leadership:",
        "examples": [
          "The big names slowly dropped out of contention at the tournament."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contentious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing , involving, or likely to cause disagreement and argument:",
        "examples": [
          "a contentious decision/policy/issue/subject",
          "contentious views She has some very contentious views on education.",
          "The director had a contentious relationship with the eccentric actor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing or likely to cause disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "a contentious subject"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contentment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happiness and satisfaction, often because you have everything you need:",
        "examples": [
          "His face wore a look of pure contentment.",
          "More people were finding that material things do not bring contentment ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the articles or parts contained in a magazine or book, with the number of the page they begin on:",
        "examples": [
          "table of contents Scroll down the table of (= list of) contents to find areas that interest you.",
          "contents page The program can generate a contents page and an index automatically.",
          "Each issue of the magazine has its contents organized by theme, e.g. fashion or recipes.",
          "The chapter headings are listed in the contents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "everything that is contained within something:",
        "examples": [
          "contents of The contents of his bag spilled all over the floor.",
          "He didn't need to open the box because he already knew the contents.",
          "The antivirus software can scan the contents of your email box.",
          "I was curious to see the contents of her wardrobe.",
          "The catalogue lists the contents of each room in the museum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "everything that is contained within something:",
        "examples": [
          "They ran through the apartment, pulling out the drawers of the bureaus, tumbling the contents on the floor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a competition to do better than other people, usually in which prizes are given:",
        "examples": [
          "a dance/sports contest",
          "beauty contest She's won a lot of beauty contests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt, usually against difficulties, to win an election or to get power or control:",
        "examples": [
          "contest for The contest for the leadership of the party was very bitter.",
          "The primary in Iowa is the first contest for the Republican nomination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you contest a formal statement, a claim, a judge's decision, or a legal case, you say formally that it is wrong or unfair and try to have it changed:",
        "examples": [
          "We will certainly contest any claims made against the safety of our products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The medal is being keenly contested by eight gymnasts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attempt to win an election or to get power or control:",
        "examples": [
          "She could win, since only two people are contesting the seat and the other candidate is very unpopular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competition to do better than other people, esp. to win a prize or achieve a position of leadership or power:",
        "examples": [
          "In the last election, he survived a close contest against a political newcomer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to oppose esp. in argument:",
        "examples": [
          "The campaign’s organizers hotly contest much of the criticism that has been leveled at them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To contest is also to claim that a particular action is not fair or is not legal:",
        "examples": [
          "The lawyers may decide to contest the fine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contestant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who competes in a contest:",
        "examples": [
          "In tonight's quiz, our contestants have come from all over the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who attempts to win an election or get power or control:",
        "examples": [
          "contestant for Two main candidates are emerging as contestants for the presidency."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contestants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who competes in a contest:",
        "examples": [
          "In tonight's quiz, our contestants have come from all over the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who attempts to win an election or get power or control:",
        "examples": [
          "contestant for Two main candidates are emerging as contestants for the presidency."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contested": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you contest a formal statement, a claim, a judge's decision, or a legal case, you say formally that it is wrong or unfair and try to have it changed:",
        "examples": [
          "We will certainly contest any claims made against the safety of our products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The medal is being keenly contested by eight gymnasts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attempt to win an election or to get power or control:",
        "examples": [
          "She could win, since only two people are contesting the seat and the other candidate is very unpopular."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contests": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a competition to do better than other people, usually in which prizes are given:",
        "examples": [
          "a dance/sports contest",
          "beauty contest She's won a lot of beauty contests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt, usually against difficulties, to win an election or to get power or control:",
        "examples": [
          "contest for The contest for the leadership of the party was very bitter.",
          "The primary in Iowa is the first contest for the Republican nomination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you contest a formal statement, a claim, a judge's decision, or a legal case, you say formally that it is wrong or unfair and try to have it changed:",
        "examples": [
          "We will certainly contest any claims made against the safety of our products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The medal is being keenly contested by eight gymnasts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attempt to win an election or to get power or control:",
        "examples": [
          "She could win, since only two people are contesting the seat and the other candidate is very unpopular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competition to do better than other people, esp. to win a prize or achieve a position of leadership or power:",
        "examples": [
          "In the last election, he survived a close contest against a political newcomer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to oppose esp. in argument:",
        "examples": [
          "The campaign’s organizers hotly contest much of the criticism that has been leveled at them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To contest is also to claim that a particular action is not fair or is not legal:",
        "examples": [
          "The lawyers may decide to contest the fine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "context": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the situation within which something exists or happens, and that can help explain it:",
        "examples": [
          "in context It is important to see all the fighting and bloodshed in his plays in historical context.",
          "in the context of This small battle is very important in the context of Scottish history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the text or speech that comes immediately before and after a particular phrase or piece of text and helps to explain its meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "In this exercise, a word is blanked out and you have to guess what it is by looking at the context."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If words are used out of context, only a small separate part of what was originally said or written is reported, with the result that their meaning is not clear or is not understood:",
        "examples": [
          "The reporter took my remarks completely out of context."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the influences and events related to a particular event or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a historical/literary context",
          "He is willing to look for solutions in the context of changes to the health-care system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the text or speech that comes immediately before and after a particular phrase or piece of text and that influence how it is used and what it means",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "continent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the seven large land masses on the earth's surface, surrounded, or mainly surrounded, by sea and usually consisting of various countries:",
        "examples": [
          "the North American continent",
          "the continents of Asia and Africa"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to control when you urinate and empty your bowels",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to control your sexual desires",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Europe, especially western Europe, but not including the British Isles:",
        "examples": [
          "Driving on the Continent is very different to driving in Britain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who comes from Europe but not the British Isles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the seven large land masses on the earth’s surface, surrounded or mainly surrounded by sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Asia and Africa are the two biggest continents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the seven large land masses on the Earth's surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has production plants in every continent except Australia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Europe, especially Western Europe, but not including the British Isles:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the jobs will be lost, not in Britain, but in branches on the Continent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "continental": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to continents:",
        "examples": [
          "Geologists map past and future continental drift.",
          "continental waters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to Europe, especially western Europe, but not including the British Isles:",
        "examples": [
          "She preferred the continental way of life.",
          "Most continental Europeans were breezily optimistic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who comes from Europe but not the British Isles:",
        "examples": [
          "Continentals drive on the right.",
          "I noticed while I was in Austria that far more continentals smoke now than in Britain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "continents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the seven large land masses on the earth's surface, surrounded, or mainly surrounded, by sea and usually consisting of various countries:",
        "examples": [
          "the North American continent",
          "the continents of Asia and Africa"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to control when you urinate and empty your bowels",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to control your sexual desires",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Europe, especially western Europe, but not including the British Isles:",
        "examples": [
          "Driving on the Continent is very different to driving in Britain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who comes from Europe but not the British Isles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the seven large land masses on the earth’s surface, surrounded or mainly surrounded by sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Asia and Africa are the two biggest continents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the seven large land masses on the Earth's surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has production plants in every continent except Australia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Europe, especially Western Europe, but not including the British Isles:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the jobs will be lost, not in Britain, but in branches on the Continent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contingencies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making further arrangements necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "You must be able to deal with all possible contingencies.",
          "contingency plan Have you made any contingency plans?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making further plans and arrangements necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "We must prepare for all possible contingencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making further arrangements necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "\"While it is impossible to account for every contingency, the industry historically has met demand and fully expects to do so this winter,\" said the American Petroleum Institute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement for dealing with something that might possibly happen or cause problems in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The report advises a minimum fund of three months' net income to provide a contingency against uncertainties in the future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you work for someone on a contingency basis, you agree that you will only be paid if you achieve a particular aim, for example, getting a successful result in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "In personal injury cases many attorneys work on a contingency basis, so you will not have to pay them a fee up front."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contingency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making further arrangements necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "You must be able to deal with all possible contingencies.",
          "contingency plan Have you made any contingency plans?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making further plans and arrangements necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "We must prepare for all possible contingencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making further arrangements necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "\"While it is impossible to account for every contingency, the industry historically has met demand and fully expects to do so this winter,\" said the American Petroleum Institute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement for dealing with something that might possibly happen or cause problems in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The report advises a minimum fund of three months' net income to provide a contingency against uncertainties in the future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you work for someone on a contingency basis, you agree that you will only be paid if you achieve a particular aim, for example, getting a successful result in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "In personal injury cases many attorneys work on a contingency basis, so you will not have to pay them a fee up front."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contingent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people representing an organization or country, or a part of a military force:",
        "examples": [
          "The French contingent certainly made their presence known at this year's conference.",
          "a large contingent of voluntary soldiers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "depending on something else in the future in order to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Outdoor activities are, as ever, contingent on the weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people representing an organization or country, or a part of a military force:",
        "examples": [
          "The conservative contingent walked out of the convention when their plan was rejected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "depending on or influenced by something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Buying the new house was contingent on selling the old one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "depending on something else in the future in order to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "contingent on/upon sth The contract is contingent on approval by the Board of Trustees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "continual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening repeatedly, usually in an annoying or not convenient way:",
        "examples": [
          "continual problem I've had continual problems with this car ever since I bought it.",
          "I'm sorry - I can't work with these continual interruptions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening often; repeating:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a continual string of formal parties, dances, and receptions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "continually": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that happens repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "They argue continually.",
          "The teacher was angry because a student continually interrupted him during the lesson."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "continuance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of continuing or a thing that continues or follows from something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The continuation of the strike caused a lot of hardship.",
          "It's just a continuation of the bigger river, but with a different name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is connected to something else, or the state of being continued:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It’s really just a continuation of the same street but called by a different name."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "continuation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of continuing or a thing that continues or follows from something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The continuation of the strike caused a lot of hardship.",
          "It's just a continuation of the bigger river, but with a different name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is connected to something else, or the state of being continued:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It’s really just a continuation of the same street but called by a different name."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "continue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to keep happening, existing, or doing something, or to cause something or someone to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's said that as the boat went down the band continued to play.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] If she continues drinking like that, I'll have to carry her home.",
          "continue (with) Do you intend to continue (with) your studies?",
          "If the rain continues, we'll have to cancel tonight's plans.",
          "continue as Sally Palmer will be continuing as chairperson this autumn.",
          "continue on/be continued on The article continues/is continued on page ten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to do something again after a pause:",
        "examples": [
          "continue on After stopping for a quick drink, they continued on their way.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] He paused for a moment to listen and then continued eating.",
          "continue by The president continued by saying that his country was a free country and would always remain so.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I don't like your weather!\" she shouted, \"and I don't,\" she continued, \"like your food!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep happening or to keep doing something without stopping:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] If it continues to rain, we may have to cancel the outdoor concert.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I will continue to say what I believe.",
          "They continued hoping there would be additional survivors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "You can also continue to do something or continue doing something if you start to do it again after a pause:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] After a break for lunch, they continued their discussions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "continued": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "still happening, existing, or done:",
        "examples": [
          "Continued fighting in the city is causing great concern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "often used at the bottom of a page to show that the story, article, etc. is not finished:",
        "examples": [
          "continued on page 7"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "continues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to keep happening, existing, or doing something, or to cause something or someone to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's said that as the boat went down the band continued to play.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] If she continues drinking like that, I'll have to carry her home.",
          "continue (with) Do you intend to continue (with) your studies?",
          "If the rain continues, we'll have to cancel tonight's plans.",
          "continue as Sally Palmer will be continuing as chairperson this autumn.",
          "continue on/be continued on The article continues/is continued on page ten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to do something again after a pause:",
        "examples": [
          "continue on After stopping for a quick drink, they continued on their way.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] He paused for a moment to listen and then continued eating.",
          "continue by The president continued by saying that his country was a free country and would always remain so.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I don't like your weather!\" she shouted, \"and I don't,\" she continued, \"like your food!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep happening or to keep doing something without stopping:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] If it continues to rain, we may have to cancel the outdoor concert.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I will continue to say what I believe.",
          "They continued hoping there would be additional survivors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "You can also continue to do something or continue doing something if you start to do it again after a pause:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] After a break for lunch, they continued their discussions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "continuing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or existing without stopping:",
        "examples": [
          "You can visit our website to watch continuing coverage of the tournament.",
          "Her article points out the continuing increases in the cost of raising children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "continuity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something continuing for a long period of time without being changed or stopped:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been no continuity in that class - they've had six different teachers.",
          "They value tradition and continuity more than innovation.",
          "She highlights the continuities in Indigenous cultures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that different episodes (= parts) of a story told in a television programme, a series of books or films, etc. connect with each other in a way that makes sense:",
        "examples": [
          "You can skip this chapter without loss of continuity.",
          "The story may be a single sustained narrative or a series of shorter ones, but it should have continuity.",
          "The focus on the activities and adventures of the group gives continuity throughout the series.",
          "What was missing was a sense of continuity; the work sounded like a series of disconnected pieces.",
          "The biographer traces continuities among the poems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular story or connected set of stories about the same world or characters in a video game, film, television programme, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There are multiple continuities in the Tomb Raider series as the movies and comic books have significant differences from the games.",
          "The movies share core characters with the video games, but those characters don't share any unified continuity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which different parts of a film or television programme are joined together so that the action happens without any pause or change:",
        "examples": [
          "As script supervisor she is responsible for continuity from scene to scene.",
          "There was a small continuity error where the vase on the table vanished from one shot to the next."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on television and radio, information, messages, etc. that are broadcast in between the programmes:",
        "examples": [
          "Continuity might include descriptions of or content warnings about the programme immediately following.",
          "What's that music they always play during their continuity announcements?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of continuing over time, esp. without change or interruption:",
        "examples": [
          "He argued that the country needed to maintain some continuity in foreign policy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "continuous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without a pause or interruption:",
        "examples": [
          "She is in continuous pain.",
          "My computer makes a continuous low buzzing noise.",
          "A continuous whiteline (= line without spaces) in the middle of the road means no overtaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The continuous form of a verb is used to show that the action is continuing. In English, it is formed with the verb \"be\" followed by a present participle (= the -ing form of a verb):",
        "examples": [
          "Some verbs, such as \"love\", \"see\", or \"believe\", are not normally used in the continuous form.",
          "the past/present continuous tense"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the form of a verb that is used to show that the action is continuing. In English, it is formed with the verb \"be\" followed by a present participle (= the -ing form of a verb):",
        "examples": [
          "When \"think\" means \"believe\" or \" have an opinion\", we do not usually use the continuous.",
          "the present/past continuous"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without a pause or break:",
        "examples": [
          "a continuous line of traffic"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "continuously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without a pause or interruption:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't work continuously for six hours without a break!",
          "He played continuously for minutes on end without appearing to take a breath."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "continuum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that changes in character gradually or in very slight stages without any clear dividing points:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not \"left-wing or right-wing\" - political opinion is a long continuum."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contra": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "against or opposite:",
        "examples": [
          "to contradict (= say the opposite)",
          "contraception (= something that is used to prevent pregnancy)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contraband": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "goods that are brought into or taken out of the country secretly and illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "The lorry contained thousands of pounds worth of contraband."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods that are secretly or illegally brought into or taken out of a country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods which are brought into or taken out of the country secretly and illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "The truck contained thousands of pounds worth of contraband."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contraception": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the use of) any of various methods intended to prevent a woman becoming pregnant:",
        "examples": [
          "They offer impartial advice on contraception.",
          "form/method of contraception What is the most reliable form/method of contraception?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "methods used to prevent pregnancy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "contract": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a legal document that states and explains a formal agreement between two different people or groups, or the agreement itself:",
        "examples": [
          "a contract of employment",
          "a temporary/building contract",
          "break (the terms of) a contract They could take legal action against you if you break (the terms of) the contract.",
          "draw up a contract My solicitor is drawing up (= writing) a contract.",
          "sign/enter into a contract Don't sign/enter into any contract before examining its conditions carefully.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They're the firm of architects who won the contract to design the Museum of Fine Art extension."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have formally agreed to work for a company or person on a stated job for a stated period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "They used independent miners who worked under contract with the mining companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become shorter or narrower or generally smaller in size:",
        "examples": [
          "contract to In spoken English, \"do not\" often contracts to \"don't\".",
          "As it cooled, the metal contracted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become smaller in amount or quantity:",
        "examples": [
          "A recession is a period when the economy is contracting.",
          "Agricultural output has contracted by 2.3 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch or become ill with a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "He contracted malaria while he was travelling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a legal agreement with someone to do work or to have work done for you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Our company was contracted to build shelters for the homeless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal document that states and explains a formal agreement between two different people or groups, or the agreement itself:",
        "examples": [
          "She already has a contract for her next book with a publisher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become shorter or narrower, or smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] When wet fibers dry, they contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch or become ill with a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "She contracted pneumonia and was hospitalized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange through a formal agreement to have a person or company produce something or supply workers or material, esp. for building :",
        "examples": [
          "The company had been contracted to build shelters for the homeless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To contract out a job is to formally arrange for other people to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] The university contracts out the cleaning to a private company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement between two people or companies, or a legal document that explains the details of this agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "contract for sth The contract for the new drilling platform went to a Dutch company.",
          "contract to do sth He recently landed a contract to write a book about his expedition.",
          "contract with sb State agencies spent about $319 million on contracts with private vendors last year.",
          "contract between sb and sb It is a standard contract between a home seller and their agent.",
          "An independent contractor is legally responsible for job completion and, on quitting, becomes liable for breach of contract.",
          "draw up/write up a contract",
          "enter into/sign a contract",
          "be awarded/win/land a contract",
          "a long-term/short-term contract"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement relating to buying or selling a stock, currency, commodity, etc. for a particular price at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "An option differs from a futures contract, in which both parties make a binding agreement to buy or sell currency at some point in the future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have made a formal agreement with another person or company, and be legally responsible for doing what you have agreed to do:",
        "examples": [
          "We're under contract to complete the job by the end of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a building or property is under contract, the owner has officially agreed to sell it to a particular person for a particular price:",
        "examples": [
          "Two of the site's 8000 sq ft commercial lofts are currently under contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an organization, government, etc. puts something out to contract, they allow different companies to compete to provide a service or do a job for them:",
        "examples": [
          "One way to make the process more efficient would be to put it out to contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a market or economy contracts, less money is being earned, spent, or invested in it:",
        "examples": [
          "contract by 3%/5%, etc. The country’s economy contracted by 2% in the first quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a legal agreement with another person or company, for example, to do work for them or to use their services:",
        "examples": [
          "be contracted to do sth A local architecture firm was contracted to design and plan the new symphony hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "contract workers are paid by companies or other organizations to work on a particular job, but are not employees of those companies, organizations, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Many contract workers provide services once handled in-house by the military.",
          "New and growing businesses often initially hire contract labor to prevent overstaffing and runaway overheads.",
          "contract computing staff"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contracted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become shorter or narrower or generally smaller in size:",
        "examples": [
          "contract to In spoken English, \"do not\" often contracts to \"don't\".",
          "As it cooled, the metal contracted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become smaller in amount or quantity:",
        "examples": [
          "A recession is a period when the economy is contracting.",
          "Agricultural output has contracted by 2.3 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch or become ill with a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "He contracted malaria while he was travelling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a legal agreement with someone to do work or to have work done for you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Our company was contracted to build shelters for the homeless."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contracting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become shorter or narrower or generally smaller in size:",
        "examples": [
          "contract to In spoken English, \"do not\" often contracts to \"don't\".",
          "As it cooled, the metal contracted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become smaller in amount or quantity:",
        "examples": [
          "A recession is a period when the economy is contracting.",
          "Agricultural output has contracted by 2.3 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch or become ill with a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "He contracted malaria while he was travelling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a legal agreement with someone to do work or to have work done for you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Our company was contracted to build shelters for the homeless."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contraction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something becoming smaller or shorter:",
        "examples": [
          "Cold causes contraction of the metal.",
          "The contraction of this muscle raises the lower arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of becoming less in amount or quantity:",
        "examples": [
          "the contraction of economic output"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the very strong and usually painful movements of the muscles in the womb that help to push the baby out of the mother's body during the process of birth:",
        "examples": [
          "have a contraction She was having regular strong contractions every four minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short form of a word or combination of words that is often used instead of the full form in spoken English:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Won't\" is a contraction of \"will not\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in size or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an economic contraction",
          "[ U ] Heat differences cause rapid expansion and contraction of the gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A contraction is a shortening of a muscle intentionally, or a sudden, unexpected, and often painful shortening of a muscle:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] voluntary/involuntary contractions",
          "[ U ] Contraction of the muscle raises your arm.",
          "[ C ] Researchers think olive oil may slow stomach contractions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A contraction is also a shortened form of a word or combination of words:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] “Can’t” is a contraction of “cannot.”"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which less money is being earned, spent, or invested in a market or economy:",
        "examples": [
          "Michigan's economy experienced a contraction last year.",
          "(a) contraction in sth A sharp contraction in the labour market is predicted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contractions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something becoming smaller or shorter:",
        "examples": [
          "Cold causes contraction of the metal.",
          "The contraction of this muscle raises the lower arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of becoming less in amount or quantity:",
        "examples": [
          "the contraction of economic output"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the very strong and usually painful movements of the muscles in the womb that help to push the baby out of the mother's body during the process of birth:",
        "examples": [
          "have a contraction She was having regular strong contractions every four minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short form of a word or combination of words that is often used instead of the full form in spoken English:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Won't\" is a contraction of \"will not\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in size or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an economic contraction",
          "[ U ] Heat differences cause rapid expansion and contraction of the gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A contraction is a shortening of a muscle intentionally, or a sudden, unexpected, and often painful shortening of a muscle:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] voluntary/involuntary contractions",
          "[ U ] Contraction of the muscle raises your arm.",
          "[ C ] Researchers think olive oil may slow stomach contractions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A contraction is also a shortened form of a word or combination of words:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] “Can’t” is a contraction of “cannot.”"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which less money is being earned, spent, or invested in a market or economy:",
        "examples": [
          "Michigan's economy experienced a contraction last year.",
          "(a) contraction in sth A sharp contraction in the labour market is predicted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contractor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that signs a contract to supply materials or workers to perform a service or a job:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a building contractor who was working on hurricane repair in Florida.",
          "They are one of the nation's largest airport security contractors.",
          "Set designers work with contractors to build an entire new set for each episode."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works or provides a service for a company for a limited period of time, but is not an employee:",
        "examples": [
          "Average hourly rates for IT contractors working in the financial services sector rose.",
          "They hire contractors to perform data entry and customer service tasks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that arranges to supply materials or workers, esp. for building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that is paid by another company to work on a particular project for a particular amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Working 24/7 is something IT contractors grow used to if they want to compete."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contractors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that signs a contract to supply materials or workers to perform a service or a job:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a building contractor who was working on hurricane repair in Florida.",
          "They are one of the nation's largest airport security contractors.",
          "Set designers work with contractors to build an entire new set for each episode."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works or provides a service for a company for a limited period of time, but is not an employee:",
        "examples": [
          "Average hourly rates for IT contractors working in the financial services sector rose.",
          "They hire contractors to perform data entry and customer service tasks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that arranges to supply materials or workers, esp. for building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that is paid by another company to work on a particular project for a particular amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Working 24/7 is something IT contractors grow used to if they want to compete."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contracts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a legal document that states and explains a formal agreement between two different people or groups, or the agreement itself:",
        "examples": [
          "a contract of employment",
          "a temporary/building contract",
          "break (the terms of) a contract They could take legal action against you if you break (the terms of) the contract.",
          "draw up a contract My solicitor is drawing up (= writing) a contract.",
          "sign/enter into a contract Don't sign/enter into any contract before examining its conditions carefully.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They're the firm of architects who won the contract to design the Museum of Fine Art extension."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have formally agreed to work for a company or person on a stated job for a stated period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "They used independent miners who worked under contract with the mining companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become shorter or narrower or generally smaller in size:",
        "examples": [
          "contract to In spoken English, \"do not\" often contracts to \"don't\".",
          "As it cooled, the metal contracted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become smaller in amount or quantity:",
        "examples": [
          "A recession is a period when the economy is contracting.",
          "Agricultural output has contracted by 2.3 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch or become ill with a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "He contracted malaria while he was travelling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a legal agreement with someone to do work or to have work done for you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Our company was contracted to build shelters for the homeless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal document that states and explains a formal agreement between two different people or groups, or the agreement itself:",
        "examples": [
          "She already has a contract for her next book with a publisher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become shorter or narrower, or smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] When wet fibers dry, they contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch or become ill with a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "She contracted pneumonia and was hospitalized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange through a formal agreement to have a person or company produce something or supply workers or material, esp. for building :",
        "examples": [
          "The company had been contracted to build shelters for the homeless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To contract out a job is to formally arrange for other people to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] The university contracts out the cleaning to a private company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement between two people or companies, or a legal document that explains the details of this agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "contract for sth The contract for the new drilling platform went to a Dutch company.",
          "contract to do sth He recently landed a contract to write a book about his expedition.",
          "contract with sb State agencies spent about $319 million on contracts with private vendors last year.",
          "contract between sb and sb It is a standard contract between a home seller and their agent.",
          "An independent contractor is legally responsible for job completion and, on quitting, becomes liable for breach of contract.",
          "draw up/write up a contract",
          "enter into/sign a contract",
          "be awarded/win/land a contract",
          "a long-term/short-term contract"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement relating to buying or selling a stock, currency, commodity, etc. for a particular price at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "An option differs from a futures contract, in which both parties make a binding agreement to buy or sell currency at some point in the future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have made a formal agreement with another person or company, and be legally responsible for doing what you have agreed to do:",
        "examples": [
          "We're under contract to complete the job by the end of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a building or property is under contract, the owner has officially agreed to sell it to a particular person for a particular price:",
        "examples": [
          "Two of the site's 8000 sq ft commercial lofts are currently under contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an organization, government, etc. puts something out to contract, they allow different companies to compete to provide a service or do a job for them:",
        "examples": [
          "One way to make the process more efficient would be to put it out to contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a market or economy contracts, less money is being earned, spent, or invested in it:",
        "examples": [
          "contract by 3%/5%, etc. The country’s economy contracted by 2% in the first quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a legal agreement with another person or company, for example, to do work for them or to use their services:",
        "examples": [
          "be contracted to do sth A local architecture firm was contracted to design and plan the new symphony hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "contract workers are paid by companies or other organizations to work on a particular job, but are not employees of those companies, organizations, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Many contract workers provide services once handled in-house by the military.",
          "New and growing businesses often initially hire contract labor to prevent overstaffing and runaway overheads.",
          "contract computing staff"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contractual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or contained within a contract (= legal agreement):",
        "examples": [
          "contractual conditions/terms",
          "under a contractual obligation Are you under a contractual obligation to any other company?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a contract or included in a written contract:",
        "examples": [
          "contractual disputes/problems Contractual disputes can take many years to settle.",
          "contractual obligations/commitments/duties The company failed to meet its contractual obligations.",
          "contractual entitlement/right An employee has a contractual right to be paid.",
          "A new chief executive has been appointed but his name was not given yesterday for contractual reasons.",
          "a contractual agreement",
          "contractual arrangements"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contractually": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "according to what is written in a contract (= legal document):",
        "examples": [
          "contractually bound/obliged They are contractually bound/obliged to finish the work.",
          "They are not contractually required to share knowledge with local partners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "according to what is stated in a contract:",
        "examples": [
          "She was contractually entitled to €500,000.",
          "We are only asking people to do what they are contractually obliged to do."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contradict": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of people) to say the opposite of what someone else has said, or (of one fact or statement) to be so different from another fact or statement that one of them must be wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "If you're both going to lie, at least stick to the same story and don't contradict each other!",
          "contradict yourself He kept contradicting himself when we were arguing - I think he was a bit confused.",
          "How dare you contradict (me)!",
          "Recent evidence has contradicted established theories on this subject."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people) to state the opposite of what someone has said, or (of one fact or statement) to be so different from another fact or statement that one of them must be wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Her testimony contradicted the policeman’s testimony, and the jury had to decide who was telling the truth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contradicting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people) to say the opposite of what someone else has said, or (of one fact or statement) to be so different from another fact or statement that one of them must be wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "If you're both going to lie, at least stick to the same story and don't contradict each other!",
          "contradict yourself He kept contradicting himself when we were arguing - I think he was a bit confused.",
          "How dare you contradict (me)!",
          "Recent evidence has contradicted established theories on this subject."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contradiction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something being the complete opposite of something else or very different from something else, so that one of them must be wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "You say that you're good friends and yet you don't trust him. Isn't that a contradiction?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a combination of words that is nonsense because some of the words suggest the opposite of some of the others:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people think that an honest politician is a contradiction in terms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fact or statement that is the opposite of what someone has said or that is so different from another fact or statement that one of them must be wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] fig. His life was full of contradictions (= things that are not likely to appear together)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contradictions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something being the complete opposite of something else or very different from something else, so that one of them must be wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "You say that you're good friends and yet you don't trust him. Isn't that a contradiction?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a combination of words that is nonsense because some of the words suggest the opposite of some of the others:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people think that an honest politician is a contradiction in terms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fact or statement that is the opposite of what someone has said or that is so different from another fact or statement that one of them must be wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] fig. His life was full of contradictions (= things that are not likely to appear together)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contradictory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If two or more facts, pieces of advice, etc. are contradictory, they are very different from each other:",
        "examples": [
          "I keep getting contradictory advice - some people tell me to keep it warm and some tell me to put ice on it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contradicts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of people) to say the opposite of what someone else has said, or (of one fact or statement) to be so different from another fact or statement that one of them must be wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "If you're both going to lie, at least stick to the same story and don't contradict each other!",
          "contradict yourself He kept contradicting himself when we were arguing - I think he was a bit confused.",
          "How dare you contradict (me)!",
          "Recent evidence has contradicted established theories on this subject."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people) to state the opposite of what someone has said, or (of one fact or statement) to be so different from another fact or statement that one of them must be wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Her testimony contradicted the policeman’s testimony, and the jury had to decide who was telling the truth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contraption": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device or machine that looks awkward or old-fashioned, especially one that you do not know how to use:",
        "examples": [
          "strange contraption What's that strange contraption in the garage?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an awkward or old-fashioned looking device or machine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "contrary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the opposite:",
        "examples": [
          "I was worried that it might be too hard for me but it turned out the contrary was true.",
          "His death will be considered accidental unless the contrary is shown by existing evidence.",
          "Generally lower unemployment rates can halt inflation, but the contrary seems to be the case today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you think or feel the opposite of what has just been stated:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I thought you said the film was exciting?\" \"On the contrary, I nearly fell asleep half way through it!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "saying or showing the opposite:",
        "examples": [
          "proof/evidence to the contrary For a long time it was thought to be a harmless substance, but we now have proof/evidence to the contrary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "opposite:",
        "examples": [
          "a contrary point of view",
          "contrary to Contrary to all our expectations, he found a well-paid job and a nice girlfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a different way from what most people believe:",
        "examples": [
          "Contrary to popular opinion, I don't dye my hair!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A contrary person wants to disagree with and annoy other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn't really mean it - he's just being contrary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fact or opinion that is the opposite of one already stated:",
        "examples": [
          "We expected the play to be a bore, but the contrary was true."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "opposing; opposite:",
        "examples": [
          "Most people supported the proposal, but Liz expressed a contrary opinion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) intentionally wanting to disagree with and annoy other people:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m in a contrary mood – I don’t feel like practicing today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contrast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an obvious difference between two or more things:",
        "examples": [
          "contrast of something with something I like the contrast of the white trousers with the black jacket.",
          "contrast to The antique furnishing provides an unusual contrast to the modernity of the building.",
          "marked contrast between There's a marked contrast between his character and hers.",
          "by/in contrast Their economy has expanded, while ours, by/in contrast, has declined.",
          "in stark/sharp contrast to The amount spent on defence is in stark/sharp (= in very noticeable) contrast to that spent on housing and health.",
          "I love his use of contrast (= strong differences between light and darkness) in his later photographs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compare two people or things in order to show the differences between them:",
        "examples": [
          "contrast something with something If you contrast some of her early writing with her later work, you can see just how much she improved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If one thing contrasts with another, it is very different from it:",
        "examples": [
          "The styles of the two film makers contrast quite dramatically.",
          "contrast with The tartness of the lemons contrasts with the sweetness of the honey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an easily noticed or understood difference between two or more things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She is quite petite, in contrast with her tall sister.",
          "[ C ] Contrasts between Manhattan’s rich and poor astonished him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In art and photographs, contrast is the difference between dark and light colors or dark and light areas.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compare someone or something with another or others, or to show the differences between two or more things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She contrasted Hamilton’s Federalist ideas with the Anti-Federalist views of Thomas Jefferson.",
          "[ I ] His aggressive style contrasts sharply with that of his low-key predecessor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contribute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "contribute towards Aren't you going to contribute towards Jack's leaving present?",
          "Come to the meeting if you feel you have something to contribute.",
          "contribute something to something Her family has contributed $50,000 to the fund."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write articles for a newspaper, magazine, or book:",
        "examples": [
          "contribute to She contributes to several magazines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help by providing money or support, esp. when other people or conditions are also helping:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Tourism contributes substantially to the local economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you contribute something you wrote or created, you allow it to be published or shown with pieces by other people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She soon began to contribute articles to newspapers and magazines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be one of the reasons why something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "contribute to/toward/towards sth Analysts agree that subprime loans contributed to the recession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add new plans or ideas, or help make improvements to something so that it becomes more valuable or successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees are encouraged to contribute at staff meetings.",
          "There are a number of people who have contributed ideas.",
          "contribute to/toward/towards sth It's best when leaders are clear about how they can best contribute to the overall strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide money or support to help another person, company, or organization to achieve its goal:",
        "examples": [
          "contribute to/toward/towards sth At present, only 10% of employers contribute towards childcare costs.",
          "contribute sth to/toward/towards sth Over £75 million was contributed to the campaign."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contributed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "contribute towards Aren't you going to contribute towards Jack's leaving present?",
          "Come to the meeting if you feel you have something to contribute.",
          "contribute something to something Her family has contributed $50,000 to the fund."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write articles for a newspaper, magazine, or book:",
        "examples": [
          "contribute to She contributes to several magazines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contributing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "contribute towards Aren't you going to contribute towards Jack's leaving present?",
          "Come to the meeting if you feel you have something to contribute.",
          "contribute something to something Her family has contributed $50,000 to the fund."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write articles for a newspaper, magazine, or book:",
        "examples": [
          "contribute to She contributes to several magazines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contribution": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you contribute or do to help produce or achieve something together with other people, or to help make something successful:",
        "examples": [
          "All contributions (= presents of money), no matter how small, will be much appreciated.",
          "contribution for All contributions (= articles to be printed) for the school magazine must be received by 1 August.",
          "make a contribution to This invention made a major contribution to road safety.",
          "make a contribution She didn't make much of a contribution (= she did not say much) at today's meeting, did she?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money, support, or other help:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He made a substantial contribution to the building fund."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "payments from a company or employee to pay for an employee's benefits such as medical insurance or a pension:",
        "examples": [
          "He should be investing at least 10% of his salary (including his employer's contributions).",
          "Her plan automatically increases her pension contributions each year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money given to a person or organization in order to help them achieve a particular goal:",
        "examples": [
          "Funding would come from the state budget, but it could include private contributions and insurance money from contractors.",
          "He raised $1.2 million in campaign contributions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money earned from a product, service, or activity which is used to pay for its overheads (= regular and necessary costs of operating a business):",
        "examples": [
          "Earnings from operations were up 19% year over year, largely driven by increased contributions from the company's graphics business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the total insurance payment that one insurance company pays to a customer, when more than one insurance company provides insurance for the same injury, accident, loss, etc.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "contributions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you contribute or do to help produce or achieve something together with other people, or to help make something successful:",
        "examples": [
          "All contributions (= presents of money), no matter how small, will be much appreciated.",
          "contribution for All contributions (= articles to be printed) for the school magazine must be received by 1 August.",
          "make a contribution to This invention made a major contribution to road safety.",
          "make a contribution She didn't make much of a contribution (= she did not say much) at today's meeting, did she?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money, support, or other help:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He made a substantial contribution to the building fund."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "payments from a company or employee to pay for an employee's benefits such as medical insurance or a pension:",
        "examples": [
          "He should be investing at least 10% of his salary (including his employer's contributions).",
          "Her plan automatically increases her pension contributions each year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money given to a person or organization in order to help them achieve a particular goal:",
        "examples": [
          "Funding would come from the state budget, but it could include private contributions and insurance money from contractors.",
          "He raised $1.2 million in campaign contributions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money earned from a product, service, or activity which is used to pay for its overheads (= regular and necessary costs of operating a business):",
        "examples": [
          "Earnings from operations were up 19% year over year, largely driven by increased contributions from the company's graphics business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the total insurance payment that one insurance company pays to a customer, when more than one insurance company provides insurance for the same injury, accident, loss, etc.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "contributor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who contributes something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "contributor to On the last page of the programme, there is a list of contributors to the theatre appeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who writes articles for a newspaper, magazine, or book",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who helps by giving money, or someone whose writing or art is published or shown with pieces by other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a campaign contributor",
          "He became a regular contributor to The New Yorker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the reasons why something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "contributor to sth Good management has been a big contributor to the company's success.",
          "Aviation is considered to be the fastest growing contributor to global warming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that pays money into a pension fund, medical insurance policy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The contributors and the pension fund trustees have been haggling over the details."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that gives money or support to help another person, company, or organization achieve its goal:",
        "examples": [
          "contributor to sth He is one of Tennessee's biggest contributors to Republican causes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contributors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who contributes something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "contributor to On the last page of the programme, there is a list of contributors to the theatre appeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who writes articles for a newspaper, magazine, or book",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who helps by giving money, or someone whose writing or art is published or shown with pieces by other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a campaign contributor",
          "He became a regular contributor to The New Yorker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the reasons why something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "contributor to sth Good management has been a big contributor to the company's success.",
          "Aviation is considered to be the fastest growing contributor to global warming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that pays money into a pension fund, medical insurance policy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The contributors and the pension fund trustees have been haggling over the details."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that gives money or support to help another person, company, or organization achieve its goal:",
        "examples": [
          "contributor to sth He is one of Tennessee's biggest contributors to Republican causes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contrite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling very sorry and guilty for something bad that you have done:",
        "examples": [
          "a contrite apology/expression"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling regret and guilt for something bad that you have done:",
        "examples": [
          "She seemed genuinely contrite when she apologized."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contrived": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "artificial and difficult to believe:",
        "examples": [
          "I enjoyed the film, but felt the ending was a bit contrived.",
          "His excuse sounded a bit contrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too obviously designed to produce a particular result, and therefore not seeming to happen naturally:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie’s plot was much too contrived."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "control": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to order, limit, or rule something, or someone's actions or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "If you can't control your dog, put it on a lead!",
          "You're going to have to learn to control your temper.",
          "The temperature is controlled by a thermostat.",
          "The laws controlling drugs are very strict in this country.",
          "The government is trying to control spending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of controlling something or someone, or the power to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "control over She doesn't have any control over that child - it's embarrassing.",
          "impose controls on He wants the government to impose strict controls on dog ownership.",
          "take control of The dictator took control of the country in 1933.",
          "lose control of He felt he was losing control of events.",
          "in control of You need to stay in control of your emotions.",
          "go out of control The car skidded and went out of control, crashing into an oncoming truck.",
          "out of/beyond/outside someone’s control There was nothing we could do about it - the situation was out of/beyond/outside our control.",
          "crowd control She criticized the police's methods of crowd control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being dealt with or limited successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "It seems that the disease is now under control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a switch or other device used to operate a machine such as a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "control panel The main instruments are in the centre of the control panel.",
          "at the controls of Captain Firth sat at the controls of the aircraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a key on a computer keyboard that you press at the same time as other keys to make the keyboard operate in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Press and hold down the control key while you press 9.",
          "I pressed Control Alt Delete but nothing happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an experiment, an object or system that is not changed so that you can compare it with similar objects or systems that are intentionally changed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability or power to decide or strongly influence the particular way in which something will happen or someone will behave, or the condition of having such ability or power:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The first few months he was running the company, Randy didn’t really feel in control.",
          "[ U ] The man lost control of his car and crashed into a tree.",
          "[ U ] The fire was out of control for nearly two hours before firefighters were able to get it under control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A control is a rule or law that sets a limit on something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She argued for tightening controls on air pollution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide or strongly influence the particular way in which something will happen or someone will behave:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s hard to control your temper when you’re two years old.",
          "The temperature is controlled by a thermostat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of something or someone and have the power to make decisions relating to them:",
        "examples": [
          "The Chicago-based holding company controls a global network of advertising and public relations agencies.",
          "Within five years the tech firm controlled 60% of the European market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to own the most shares in a company and be the main owner:",
        "examples": [
          "Avis' employees control the company through an employee stock option program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to own a particular number of the shares in a company, and be one of its owners:",
        "examples": [
          "She controls 7.5% of the company.",
          "control a stake in sth They currently control a 20% stake in the textile firm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit the amount by which something is allowed to change, develop, or increase:",
        "examples": [
          "If the program is adopted, the supply and price of sugar will be controlled through subsidies and import quotas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with a problem or situation successfully and stop it from becoming worse:",
        "examples": [
          "control inflation/spending/debts Corporate spending was cut by 15% in an effort to control spiralling debts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a machine, system, process, etc. operate in the way you want it to:",
        "examples": [
          "All of the building's lighting and heating systems are controlled automatically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power to give orders, make decisions, and take responsibility for something:",
        "examples": [
          "take/keep/gain control of sth Banks threatened to take control of the business.",
          "Both parties are vying for control of the Senate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to make someone or something do what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "control over sb/sth Critics claim he was an ineffective manager, with virtually no control over his staff.",
          "seize/take control of sth Malware can seize control of a computer and use it for financial scams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of shares owned by one person or group, which gives them power to control its management:",
        "examples": [
          "The family plans to sell control of its publishing empire for $2.5 billion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a limit on something, or the act of limiting something in order to stop it from becoming worse:",
        "examples": [
          "control on sth If the independent operators corner the market there will be very little control on prices.",
          "strict/tight/tough controls Managers need to keep a tight control on costs.",
          "impose/introduce/tighten controls The government imposed controls that required vendors to sell some items below cost price.",
          "relax/remove/loosen control Controls were relaxed so that US manufacturers could participate more aggressively in the international market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a switch or a piece of equipment with switches on it, used for operating a machine or vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "The plant was updated with new control panels for its industrial machinery.",
          "Investigators are still trying to determine who was at the controls when the company jet crashed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "controlling something or having the power to control something:",
        "examples": [
          "When negotiating a deal, it’s important that you remain calm and in control.",
          "be in control of sth She moved out of Sales and is now in control of the Marketing department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is out of control, it cannot be dealt with successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "be/get/spiral out of control One of their biggest priorities is to prevent costs from getting out of control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a situation is under control, it is being dealt with successfully and is unlikely to create any problems:",
        "examples": [
          "bring/get/keep sth under control The Fed would likely raise rates gradually to keep inflation under control."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "controlled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving careful, intentional actions that limit risk or danger:",
        "examples": [
          "controlled explosion Police carried out a controlled explosion on a suspicious vehicle.",
          "controlled environment She allows her children to use messaging apps that give a more controlled environment, allowing her to block messages from strangers.",
          "Access to the information is very controlled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not allowing your emotions to be strongly expressed or to influence your behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "He says he is a far more controlled and thoughtful person than he was when he was younger.",
          "She seems very controlled, but those who know her well say she is impulsive, warm and funny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A controlled substance has its use or sale tightly controlled by law because it is considered to be dangerous or to cause addiction (= an inability to stop using it). :",
        "examples": [
          "controlled substance He pleaded guilty to possession of controlled substances.",
          "controlled drug It is a controlled drug approved for short-term use to treat insomnia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A controlled study or test uses a control (= an object or system that is not changed so that you can compare it with similar objects or systems that are intentionally changed):",
        "examples": [
          "controlled trial Many other factors could account for these results, because these were not randomized controlled trials.",
          "controlled experiment/study We conducted a controlled experiment/study to assess the effectiveness of the method."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "controller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device used to operate or control a machine, a computer game, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Moving my body made me feel more immersed in the game than if I had just been pressing buttons on a controller.",
          "The kids answer questions by touching a hand-held controller.",
          "The assisted braking controller is integrated into the dash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who controls something, or someone who is responsible for what a particular organization does:",
        "examples": [
          "an air-traffic controller",
          "That was the year he became Controller of Radio 4."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in a business organization or government who is responsible for managing its finances:",
        "examples": [
          "Perkins was promoted to corporate controller."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a senior manager who is responsible for preparing a company’s financial reports and making certain that the company’s accounts are regularly checked and correct:",
        "examples": [
          "The controller must advise on potential acquisitions and business decisions made by the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "controllers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device used to operate or control a machine, a computer game, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Moving my body made me feel more immersed in the game than if I had just been pressing buttons on a controller.",
          "The kids answer questions by touching a hand-held controller.",
          "The assisted braking controller is integrated into the dash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who controls something, or someone who is responsible for what a particular organization does:",
        "examples": [
          "an air-traffic controller",
          "That was the year he became Controller of Radio 4."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in a business organization or government who is responsible for managing its finances:",
        "examples": [
          "Perkins was promoted to corporate controller."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a senior manager who is responsible for preparing a company’s financial reports and making certain that the company’s accounts are regularly checked and correct:",
        "examples": [
          "The controller must advise on potential acquisitions and business decisions made by the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "controlling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A controlling stake, interest, etc. in a company is a share of the company that someone owns that is large enough to give them control of it:",
        "examples": [
          "controlling stake The company has effectively been nationalized, with the government holding a controlling stake.",
          "controlling shareholder The company's CEO and controlling shareholder recently announced plans to retire.",
          "controlling interest In 2017, it bought a controlling interest in the struggling newspaper.",
          "a controlling share/shareholding",
          "a controlling stockholder/stakeholder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trying to control other people's behaviour or situations in a way that is unreasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "I began to feel more confident and to go out more but my husband, who was very controlling, couldn't deal with it.",
          "Some people in the group had controlling parents who had put them on diets early in life.",
          "I believe the committee is too controlling about money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "controls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "devices that are used to operate a machine, vehicle, or aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "He was at the controls when the airplane crashed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "controversial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing disagreement or discussion:",
        "examples": [
          "a controversial issue/decision/speech/figure",
          "The book was very controversial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing or likely to cause disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "a controversial theory/movie"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "controversy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a lot of disagreement or argument about something, usually because it affects or is important to many people:",
        "examples": [
          "controversy surrounding/over There was a big controversy surrounding/over the use of drugs in athletics.",
          "fierce/heated controversy The policy has caused fierce/heated controversy ever since it was introduced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disagreement, often a public one, that involves different ideas or opinions about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Publication of the article unleashed a scientific controversy that raged for years.",
          "[ U ] The president’s decisions stirred up a lot controversy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "contusion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "contusions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "conundrum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a problem that is difficult to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "Arranging childcare over the school holidays can be a real conundrum for working parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a question that is a trick, often involving a humorous use of words that have two meanings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem that is difficult to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "The best shows pose moral conundrums that are hard to solve."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "convene": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bring together a group of people for a meeting, or to meet for a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "The prime minister convened (a meeting of) his cabinet to discuss the matter.",
          "The council will be convening on the morning of the 25th."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet formally as a group, or to arrange a meeting of people or groups for a serious purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Peace talks will convene next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for a group of people to come together for an official meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "convene a meeting/conference/hearing An emergency board meeting was convened by the directors later that afternoon.",
          "convene a committee/panel/jury"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join with other people for an official meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "Open Market Committee members will convene to discuss lowering interest rates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "convened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring together a group of people for a meeting, or to meet for a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "The prime minister convened (a meeting of) his cabinet to discuss the matter.",
          "The council will be convening on the morning of the 25th."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "convenience": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "I like the convenience of living close to work.",
          "Just for convenience, I'm going to live at my mother's place until my new apartment is ready.",
          "To the great conveniency of the public, the company reduced the price of goods in the English market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when you want:",
        "examples": [
          "The goods will be delivered at your convenience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as soon as you like or can:",
        "examples": [
          "Please return the completed form at your earliest convenience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device or machine, usually in the house, that operates quickly and needs little effort:",
        "examples": [
          "The house has every modern convenience.",
          "The conveniencies of life become more plentiful every day ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public toilet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something is suitable for your purposes and causes no difficulty for your schedule or plans:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I enjoy the convenience of having my groceries delivered.",
          "[ U ] Repairs were scheduled at the customer’s convenience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A convenience is also anything that is easy to use and makes life comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] modern conveniences like a microwave oven"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something being easy to do, get to, etc., or something that is useful and helpful:",
        "examples": [
          "Convenience and comfort are both major factors in consumer choice.",
          "the convenience of online shopping",
          "for the convenience of sb/for sb's convenience We offer large parking lots for customers' convenience.",
          "These links are provided as a convenience and we accept no responsibility for their content."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a time when someone is ready or wants to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "In the digital era viewers can watch programmes at their convenience, not the scheduler's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as soon as someone is able to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Please arrange a meeting with your mortgage adviser at your earliest convenience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "convenience food or meals are ready to eat when you buy them or can be cooked very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Convenience foods tend to be high in sugar and fat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "convenient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suitable for your purposes and needs and causing the least difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Our local shop has very convenient opening hours.",
          "A bike's a very convenient way of getting around.",
          "[ + that ] It's very convenient that you live near the office.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I find it convenient to be able to do my banking online.",
          "What time would it be convenient for me to come over?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near or easy to get to or use:",
        "examples": [
          "a very convenient bus service",
          "Our new house is very convenient for (= near to) the kids' school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suitable for your purposes and causing no difficulty for your schedule or plans:",
        "examples": [
          "Would 3 o’clock be a convenient time to meet?",
          "I shop here because it’s convenient."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Convenient can also mean helpful to you but not completely honest:",
        "examples": [
          "Both men suffered convenient lapses of memory while testifying."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conveniently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is suitable for your purposes and needs and causes the least difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "They have conveniently provided a return envelope for you to use.",
          "The box conveniently folds flat when not in use."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a place that is near or easy to get to or use:",
        "examples": [
          "The house is conveniently situated near the station and the shops.",
          "There is a cloakroom situated conveniently next to the front door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you conveniently forget, lose, ignore etc. something, you do it because you think it will make life easier, or will avoid a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "humorous I asked her to clean up the kitchen but of course she conveniently forgot.",
          "When it suits you, you conveniently ignore your own advice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "convening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring together a group of people for a meeting, or to meet for a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "The prime minister convened (a meeting of) his cabinet to discuss the matter.",
          "The council will be convening on the morning of the 25th."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "convent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building in which nuns (= members of a female religious order) live",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or group of buildings in which nuns (= religious women) live or worship",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "convention": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large formal meeting of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest, or a large meeting for a political party:",
        "examples": [
          "the national Democratic convention",
          "hold a convention Where are they holding their party convention?",
          "annual convention She addressed hundreds of attendees at the International Reading Association's annual convention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large event where fans of (= people who are very enthusiastic about) a particular TV programme, film, computer game, etc. can meet each other and some of the people involved in making the programme, film, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of people were in town for the country's largest annual comic book convention.",
          "The venue hosts everything from dog shows to science fiction conventions.",
          "The actor liked to attend fan conventions in full costume and chat to his audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usual or accepted way of behaving, especially in social situations, often following an old way of thinking or a custom in one particular society:",
        "examples": [
          "defy/flout/break with convention They defied/flouted/broke with convention by giving up their jobs and becoming self-sufficient.",
          "convention dictates that Convention dictates that it is the man who asks the woman to marry him and not the other way round.",
          "In many countries it is the/a convention to wear black at funerals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common way of showing something in art or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "an artistic convention"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement between country leaders, politicians, and states on a matter that involves them all:",
        "examples": [
          "the Geneva Convention",
          "convention on The decision is not compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something or appearing that is considered usual and correct:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] literary conventions",
          "[ U ] He flouted convention by wearing sneakers with his tuxedo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The accepted rules and practice of spelling, writing, and punctuation are conventions.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large meeting of a group of people who are involved in the same type of work or who have similar interests:",
        "examples": [
          "the Dairy Association’s annual convention",
          "a convention of travel agents",
          "a Star Trek convention"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A political convention is a meeting of a political party, esp. to choose someone to represent it in an election for a public office:",
        "examples": [
          "the Democratic/Republican national convention"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement between countries:",
        "examples": [
          "the Geneva Conventions",
          "the United Nations Conventions on the Law of the Sea"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, formal meeting of people who work in the same industry or belong to the same organization or profession:",
        "examples": [
          "a convention of shopping center developers",
          "hold/host a convention Madrid will host next year's convention.",
          "go to/attend a convention Over 2,000 people attended the convention in Philadelphia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official agreement between governments that makes rules relating to a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "convention on sth the European Convention on Human Rights",
          "sign/ratify a convention One hundred and twenty countries signed a convention banning the use of the pesticides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the accepted or traditional method of doing something, or an example of doing something in the traditional way:",
        "examples": [
          "Bureaucracy and corporate convention can be an obstacle when facing new business challenges.",
          "Unwritten conventions do not have the same value as signed agreements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conventional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "traditional and ordinary:",
        "examples": [
          "conventional behaviour/attitudes/clothes",
          "conventional medicine/farming",
          "a conventional wedding",
          "disapproving I find his art dull and conventional."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to weapons that are not nuclear, or to methods of fighting a war that do not involve nuclear weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "conventional weapons/bombs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "following the usual practices of the past:",
        "examples": [
          "We were raised in a conventional, middle-class family.",
          "It’s a conventional hot-water heater (= of the usual type)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Conventional weapons are not nuclear.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to accepted or traditional ways of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "conventional accounting/business practices/methods",
          "It is estimated that over one-third of sub-prime borrowers could have qualified for cheaper, conventional loans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "opinions or theories that have existed for a long time and that most people agree with:",
        "examples": [
          "The book challenges the conventional wisdom that companies are engaged in a \"war\" for talent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conventions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large formal meeting of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest, or a large meeting for a political party:",
        "examples": [
          "the national Democratic convention",
          "hold a convention Where are they holding their party convention?",
          "annual convention She addressed hundreds of attendees at the International Reading Association's annual convention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large event where fans of (= people who are very enthusiastic about) a particular TV programme, film, computer game, etc. can meet each other and some of the people involved in making the programme, film, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of people were in town for the country's largest annual comic book convention.",
          "The venue hosts everything from dog shows to science fiction conventions.",
          "The actor liked to attend fan conventions in full costume and chat to his audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usual or accepted way of behaving, especially in social situations, often following an old way of thinking or a custom in one particular society:",
        "examples": [
          "defy/flout/break with convention They defied/flouted/broke with convention by giving up their jobs and becoming self-sufficient.",
          "convention dictates that Convention dictates that it is the man who asks the woman to marry him and not the other way round.",
          "In many countries it is the/a convention to wear black at funerals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common way of showing something in art or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "an artistic convention"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement between country leaders, politicians, and states on a matter that involves them all:",
        "examples": [
          "the Geneva Convention",
          "convention on The decision is not compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something or appearing that is considered usual and correct:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] literary conventions",
          "[ U ] He flouted convention by wearing sneakers with his tuxedo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The accepted rules and practice of spelling, writing, and punctuation are conventions.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large meeting of a group of people who are involved in the same type of work or who have similar interests:",
        "examples": [
          "the Dairy Association’s annual convention",
          "a convention of travel agents",
          "a Star Trek convention"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A political convention is a meeting of a political party, esp. to choose someone to represent it in an election for a public office:",
        "examples": [
          "the Democratic/Republican national convention"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement between countries:",
        "examples": [
          "the Geneva Conventions",
          "the United Nations Conventions on the Law of the Sea"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, formal meeting of people who work in the same industry or belong to the same organization or profession:",
        "examples": [
          "a convention of shopping center developers",
          "hold/host a convention Madrid will host next year's convention.",
          "go to/attend a convention Over 2,000 people attended the convention in Philadelphia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official agreement between governments that makes rules relating to a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "convention on sth the European Convention on Human Rights",
          "sign/ratify a convention One hundred and twenty countries signed a convention banning the use of the pesticides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the accepted or traditional method of doing something, or an example of doing something in the traditional way:",
        "examples": [
          "Bureaucracy and corporate convention can be an obstacle when facing new business challenges.",
          "Unwritten conventions do not have the same value as signed agreements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "converge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If lines, roads, or paths converge, they move towards the same point where they join or meet:",
        "examples": [
          "converge at The paths all converge at the main gate of the park.",
          "converge into Due to roadworks, three lanes of traffic have to converge into two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If ideas and opinions converge, they gradually become similar.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come from other places to meet in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "converge on Ambulances, police cars, and fire engines all converged on the scene.",
          "100,000 people are expected to converge on the town for the festival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move toward the same point and come closer together or meet:",
        "examples": [
          "Six fire trucks converged on the burning factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if two or more economies converge, they become more similar to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "converge with sth The European economies have not yet converged with each other enough to make the euro a lasting success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if prices, levels, or rates converge or are converged, they become or are made more similar to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Price/earnings ratios of different industrial sectors have dramatically converged in recent years.",
          "Increasing flexibility in transportation will have the effect of converging gas prices around the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if two different types of product, industry, etc. converge or are converged, they join together or are joined together:",
        "examples": [
          "Fixed and mobile phone services are increasingly converging.",
          "The new system allows customers to converge high-speed internet content with satellite TV."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "converged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "converged services or products combine internet, phone, and video communication so that people can send and receive data using one device or network:",
        "examples": [
          "Converged technology has led to a rise in flexible working practices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "convergence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that two or more things, ideas, etc. become similar or come together:",
        "examples": [
          "a convergence of interests/opinions/ideas",
          "The convergence of pop-cultural trends and technological progress gave us camera phones and the \"selfie\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "converging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If lines, roads, or paths converge, they move towards the same point where they join or meet:",
        "examples": [
          "converge at The paths all converge at the main gate of the park.",
          "converge into Due to roadworks, three lanes of traffic have to converge into two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If ideas and opinions converge, they gradually become similar.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come from other places to meet in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "converge on Ambulances, police cars, and fire engines all converged on the scene.",
          "100,000 people are expected to converge on the town for the festival."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conversation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a) talk between two or more people in which thoughts, feelings, and ideas are expressed, questions are asked and answered, or news and information is exchanged:",
        "examples": [
          "have a conversation with She had a strange conversation with the man who moved in upstairs.",
          "hold/carry on a conversation It's impossible to hold/carry on a conversation with all this noise going on!",
          "strike up a conversation with I struck up (= started) an interesting conversation with your uncle.",
          "Because of television, many people have lost the art of conversation (= talking to each other).",
          "run out of conversation Whenever I'm in a social situation with my boss, we seem to run out of conversation (= things to say to each other) after two minutes!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an informal, usually private, talk in which two or more people exchange thoughts, feelings, or ideas, or in which news or information is given or discussed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We had a brief conversation Friday.",
          "[ U ] The topic of conversation was college plans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you make conversation, you cause someone to talk to you, esp. about unimportant matters.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a discussion with someone about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "have a conversation We believe the company has the resources it needs, but if more is needed, we'll have that conversation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conversational": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or like a conversation:",
        "examples": [
          "a conversational style of writing",
          "He seems to lack basic conversational skills."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conversationalist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who enjoys or is good at talking with people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "conversations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a) talk between two or more people in which thoughts, feelings, and ideas are expressed, questions are asked and answered, or news and information is exchanged:",
        "examples": [
          "have a conversation with She had a strange conversation with the man who moved in upstairs.",
          "hold/carry on a conversation It's impossible to hold/carry on a conversation with all this noise going on!",
          "strike up a conversation with I struck up (= started) an interesting conversation with your uncle.",
          "Because of television, many people have lost the art of conversation (= talking to each other).",
          "run out of conversation Whenever I'm in a social situation with my boss, we seem to run out of conversation (= things to say to each other) after two minutes!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an informal, usually private, talk in which two or more people exchange thoughts, feelings, or ideas, or in which news or information is given or discussed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We had a brief conversation Friday.",
          "[ U ] The topic of conversation was college plans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you make conversation, you cause someone to talk to you, esp. about unimportant matters.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a discussion with someone about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "have a conversation We believe the company has the resources it needs, but if more is needed, we'll have that conversation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "converse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the opposite:",
        "examples": [
          "In the US, you drive on the right-hand side of the road, but in the UK the converse applies.",
          "However, the converse of this theory may also be true."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "opposite:",
        "examples": [
          "a converse effect/opinion/argument"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a conversation with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "converse with She's so shy that conversing with her can be pretty hard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opposite:",
        "examples": [
          "However, the converse of this theory may also be true."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She likes to converse with people from all walks of life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conversely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in an opposite way:",
        "examples": [
          "Poor health is accepted as an attribute of normal ageing. Conversely, youth is depicted as a time of vitality and good health.",
          "The staff of any organisation are its best ambassadors or conversely may be its worst."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from a different and opposite way of looking at this:",
        "examples": [
          "He was regarded either as too imitative to be considered original or, conversely, as being overly original."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conversing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a conversation with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "converse with She's so shy that conversing with her can be pretty hard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conversion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of converting something from one thing to another:",
        "examples": [
          "conversion of something into something Solar power is the conversion of the sun's energy into heat and electricity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in which someone changes to a new religion or belief:",
        "examples": [
          "conversion to Her conversion to Buddhism/Islam was a very gradual process.",
          "undergo a conversion He used to be very right-wing, but he's undergone something of a conversion recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place for living in that has been changed from its previous use:",
        "examples": [
          "a barn/factory conversion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of getting a customer who visits a website, sees an advertisement, etc. to buy a product, or a customer who does this:",
        "examples": [
          "The aim of the marketing is to increase conversions - that is, the number of visitors to the site who are paying customers.",
          "Although the number of responses to closely targeted ads will be lower, the conversion rate will be higher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in rugby, an attempt to score more points after a try by kicking the ball over the bar and between the two posts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, an extra point or points that are scored after a touchdown",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing from one type of system or organization to another:",
        "examples": [
          "currency conversions",
          "conversion into sth the conversion of euros into US dollars",
          "conversion (from sth) into sth the building society's conversion from a mutual organization into a public limited company",
          "conversion to sth Conversion to digital TV will take place over a number of years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of exchanging preferred shares (= shares that give you special rights) for ordinary shares:",
        "examples": [
          "The interest rate and conversion price will be determined before the offering closes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing computer data so that it can be read by a different software program:",
        "examples": [
          "file conversion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the illegal act of giving away or selling property that belongs to someone else",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "convert": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something or someone to) change in form or character:",
        "examples": [
          "convert something into something Could we convert the small bedroom into a second bathroom?",
          "What's the formula for converting pounds into kilograms?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change to a new religion, belief, opinion, etc., or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "convert to He converted to (= started believing in) Catholicism when he got married.",
          "convert someone (to something) I used to hate exercise, but my sister has converted me (to it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport , to score extra points such as a conversion, free throw, or penalty shot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who changes their beliefs, habits, or way of living:",
        "examples": [
          "a Christian/Buddhist convert",
          "convert to I'm a recent convert to vegetarianism/organic gardening, and I need some advice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the character, appearance, or operation of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We converted our oil furnace to gas to save money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is converted to something is persuaded to accept new preferences or beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Most of the families in the community converted recently.",
          "[ T ] My kids are trying to convert me to country music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who accepts a new religion or belief:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate won millions of converts to his tax proposal.",
          "Jim called himself a new convert to the Republican Party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change from one type of system or organization to another, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "convert into/to sth At the end of the 1990s, many building societies converted into banks.",
          "convert sth into/to sth A trade regime was introduced requiring countries to convert import quotas to tariffs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange one type of currency, share, etc. for another:",
        "examples": [
          "convert sth (from sth) into/to sth They had converted all their cash from pounds into dollars.",
          "Investors have the option of converting bonds into equity",
          "convert sth (from sth) into sth They were successfully converted from a traditional retailing outlet into a dot.com operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change computer data so that it can be read by a different software program:",
        "examples": [
          "Images can be scanned, converted and saved to a specific folder.",
          "convert sth (from sth) into sth Most programs will easily convert text from one file format into another."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "converted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having changed in form or character, or been made suitable for a different use:",
        "examples": [
          "Their homes are converted shipping containers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having changed to a new religion, belief, or opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a converted Muslim.",
          "I was sceptical about the changes but a year later, I'm completely converted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who have changed their religion, belief, or opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "I use this product, not because I'm paid to, but because I'm simply one of the converted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In some sports, when a try, free throw, or penalty shot is converted, extra points are scored after it:",
        "examples": [
          "Griffin's converted try sealed victory for his team."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "converter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine or device that changes something into a different form",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "convertible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be arranged in a different way and used for a different purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a convertible sofa bed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a type of money that can be easily exchanged into other types of money:",
        "examples": [
          "a convertible currency/bond"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car with a soft roof that can be folded back:",
        "examples": [
          "a Volkswagen convertible"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car whose top can be folded back or removed so that there is no roof",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A convertible is also a sofa (= long, soft seat) that can be folded out to make a bed.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be changed from one thing to another:",
        "examples": [
          "convertible into/to sth Each preferred share is convertible into 1.95 shares of Common Stock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of share, bond, etc. that can be exchanged for another type of share:",
        "examples": [
          "Citigroup are expected to invest about $400 million in convertibles and Asian securities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "converting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something or someone to) change in form or character:",
        "examples": [
          "convert something into something Could we convert the small bedroom into a second bathroom?",
          "What's the formula for converting pounds into kilograms?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change to a new religion, belief, opinion, etc., or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "convert to He converted to (= started believing in) Catholicism when he got married.",
          "convert someone (to something) I used to hate exercise, but my sister has converted me (to it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport , to score extra points such as a conversion, free throw, or penalty shot",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "converts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something or someone to) change in form or character:",
        "examples": [
          "convert something into something Could we convert the small bedroom into a second bathroom?",
          "What's the formula for converting pounds into kilograms?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change to a new religion, belief, opinion, etc., or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "convert to He converted to (= started believing in) Catholicism when he got married.",
          "convert someone (to something) I used to hate exercise, but my sister has converted me (to it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport , to score extra points such as a conversion, free throw, or penalty shot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who changes their beliefs, habits, or way of living:",
        "examples": [
          "a Christian/Buddhist convert",
          "convert to I'm a recent convert to vegetarianism/organic gardening, and I need some advice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the character, appearance, or operation of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We converted our oil furnace to gas to save money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is converted to something is persuaded to accept new preferences or beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Most of the families in the community converted recently.",
          "[ T ] My kids are trying to convert me to country music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who accepts a new religion or belief:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate won millions of converts to his tax proposal.",
          "Jim called himself a new convert to the Republican Party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change from one type of system or organization to another, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "convert into/to sth At the end of the 1990s, many building societies converted into banks.",
          "convert sth into/to sth A trade regime was introduced requiring countries to convert import quotas to tariffs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange one type of currency, share, etc. for another:",
        "examples": [
          "convert sth (from sth) into/to sth They had converted all their cash from pounds into dollars.",
          "Investors have the option of converting bonds into equity",
          "convert sth (from sth) into sth They were successfully converted from a traditional retailing outlet into a dot.com operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change computer data so that it can be read by a different software program:",
        "examples": [
          "Images can be scanned, converted and saved to a specific folder.",
          "convert sth (from sth) into sth Most programs will easily convert text from one file format into another."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "convey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to express a thought, feeling, or idea so that it is understood by other people:",
        "examples": [
          "His poetry conveys a great sense of religious devotion.",
          "convey something to someone Please convey our condolences to the family.",
          "[ + question word ] I tried to convey in my speech how grateful we all were for his help.",
          "convey that You don't want to convey the impression that we're not interested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or carry someone or something to a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "The goods are usually conveyed by rail.",
          "convey something to someone Could you convey a message to Mr Merrick for me, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express feelings, thoughts, or information to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He always conveyed a sense of genuine interest in his students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or carry someone or something to a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Water flows into the channels and those channels convey it to the fields."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conveyed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a thought, feeling, or idea so that it is understood by other people:",
        "examples": [
          "His poetry conveys a great sense of religious devotion.",
          "convey something to someone Please convey our condolences to the family.",
          "[ + question word ] I tried to convey in my speech how grateful we all were for his help.",
          "convey that You don't want to convey the impression that we're not interested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or carry someone or something to a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "The goods are usually conveyed by rail.",
          "convey something to someone Could you convey a message to Mr Merrick for me, please?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conveys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to express a thought, feeling, or idea so that it is understood by other people:",
        "examples": [
          "His poetry conveys a great sense of religious devotion.",
          "convey something to someone Please convey our condolences to the family.",
          "[ + question word ] I tried to convey in my speech how grateful we all were for his help.",
          "convey that You don't want to convey the impression that we're not interested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or carry someone or something to a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "The goods are usually conveyed by rail.",
          "convey something to someone Could you convey a message to Mr Merrick for me, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express feelings, thoughts, or information to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He always conveyed a sense of genuine interest in his students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or carry someone or something to a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Water flows into the channels and those channels convey it to the fields."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "convict": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to decide officially in a law court that someone is guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "be convicted of He has twice been convicted of robbery/arson."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is in prison because they are guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "an escaped convict"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide officially in a court of law that someone is guilty of a particular crime:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] There might not have been enough evidence to convict him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has been judged guilty of a crime and is in prison as a result",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "convicted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having officially been found guilty of a crime in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "Being a convicted criminal, I couldn't really get a job.",
          "a convicted murderer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "conviction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of officially being found to be guilty of a particular crime, or the act of officially finding someone guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "conviction for Since it was her first conviction for stealing, she was given a less severe sentence.",
          "He has a long record of previous convictions for similar offences.",
          "conviction of The conviction of the three demonstrators has caused public outrage locally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong opinion or belief:",
        "examples": [
          "religious/moral convictions",
          "deep/strong/lifelong conviction They share a deep/strong/lifelong conviction that you can do anything if you're willing to work hard.",
          "[ + that ] It's my personal conviction that all rapists should be locked away for life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of being certain about something:",
        "examples": [
          "lack conviction He said he was enjoying his new job, but his voice lacked conviction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong belief that is not likely to change, or the strong feeling that your beliefs are right:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He has no ability to communicate his convictions.",
          "[ U ] His followers believed with varying degrees of conviction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of deciding officially in a court of law that someone is guilty of a particular crime:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] His criminal record includes convictions for robberies in several states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision made by a court of law that someone is guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "have a conviction for sth He has two previous convictions for tax evasion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of proving in a court of law that someone is guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Too many defendants are escaping conviction because the case against them was poorly presented."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "convictions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of officially being found to be guilty of a particular crime, or the act of officially finding someone guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "conviction for Since it was her first conviction for stealing, she was given a less severe sentence.",
          "He has a long record of previous convictions for similar offences.",
          "conviction of The conviction of the three demonstrators has caused public outrage locally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong opinion or belief:",
        "examples": [
          "religious/moral convictions",
          "deep/strong/lifelong conviction They share a deep/strong/lifelong conviction that you can do anything if you're willing to work hard.",
          "[ + that ] It's my personal conviction that all rapists should be locked away for life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of being certain about something:",
        "examples": [
          "lack conviction He said he was enjoying his new job, but his voice lacked conviction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong belief that is not likely to change, or the strong feeling that your beliefs are right:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He has no ability to communicate his convictions.",
          "[ U ] His followers believed with varying degrees of conviction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of deciding officially in a court of law that someone is guilty of a particular crime:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] His criminal record includes convictions for robberies in several states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision made by a court of law that someone is guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "have a conviction for sth He has two previous convictions for tax evasion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of proving in a court of law that someone is guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Too many defendants are escaping conviction because the case against them was poorly presented."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "convicts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to decide officially in a law court that someone is guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "be convicted of He has twice been convicted of robbery/arson."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is in prison because they are guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "an escaped convict"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide officially in a court of law that someone is guilty of a particular crime:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] There might not have been enough evidence to convict him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has been judged guilty of a crime and is in prison as a result",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "convince": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone or make someone certain:",
        "examples": [
          "convince someone of something He managed to convince the jury of his innocence.",
          "[ + (that) ] It's useless trying to convince her (that) she doesn't need to lose any weight.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I hope this will convince you to change your mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to believe something or to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "We tried to convince my grandfather to live with us.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] I’m convinced (that) she’s lying."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "convinced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "certain:",
        "examples": [
          "My boyfriend says I'd like going on a camping trip, but I'm not convinced.",
          "[ + (that) ] I'm convinced (that) she is lying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain of your beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "a convinced Christian/atheist",
          "a convinced socialist"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "convinces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone or make someone certain:",
        "examples": [
          "convince someone of something He managed to convince the jury of his innocence.",
          "[ + (that) ] It's useless trying to convince her (that) she doesn't need to lose any weight.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I hope this will convince you to change your mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to believe something or to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "We tried to convince my grandfather to live with us.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] I’m convinced (that) she’s lying."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "convincing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to make you believe that something is true or right:",
        "examples": [
          "a convincing argument/explanation",
          "convincing evidence",
          "The end of the book wasn't very convincing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a victory in which the person or team that wins is much better than the person or team they are competing against:",
        "examples": [
          "They won a convincing victory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to cause someone to believe something or to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "a convincing argument",
          "Radtke is a pretty convincing actor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "convincingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is convincing (= making you believe that something is true or right):",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke convincingly of the need for a more humane prison system.",
          "She did talk convincingly about what needed to be done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that makes it very clear who has won:",
        "examples": [
          "They were convincingly beaten 3-1 by their opponents.",
          "None of the candidates won convincingly in either of the races."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "convoluted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very twisted:",
        "examples": [
          "a very convoluted route/knot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Convoluted sentences, explanations, arguments, etc. are unreasonably long and difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "His grammar explanations are terribly convoluted.",
          "Her book is full of long, convoluted sentences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of expression in speech or writing) having a complicated structure and therefore difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "a convoluted story/speech/plot"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "convoy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of vehicles or ships that travel together, especially for protection:",
        "examples": [
          "A convoy of trucks containing supplies was sent to the famine area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "travelling one behind another in a row:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we all drive to the party in convoy so we don't get lost?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel with a vehicle or group of people to make certain that they arrive safely:",
        "examples": [
          "Two tanks convoyed the trucks across the border."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of ships or vehicles that travel together, esp. for protection:",
        "examples": [
          "a convoy of supply ships"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "convoys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of vehicles or ships that travel together, especially for protection:",
        "examples": [
          "A convoy of trucks containing supplies was sent to the famine area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "travelling one behind another in a row:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we all drive to the party in convoy so we don't get lost?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel with a vehicle or group of people to make certain that they arrive safely:",
        "examples": [
          "Two tanks convoyed the trucks across the border."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of ships or vehicles that travel together, esp. for protection:",
        "examples": [
          "a convoy of supply ships"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "convulsing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) shake violently with sudden uncontrolled movements:",
        "examples": [
          "to convulse with pain",
          "A racking cough convulsed her whole body."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When birds such as doves and pigeons coo, they make a low soft sound.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak in a soft, gentle, or loving way:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby lay in his cot, cooing and gurgling.",
          "coo over It's sickening the way she coos over those cats of hers.",
          "[ + speech ] \"How wonderful to see you again, darling,\" she cooed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "COO of Most recently, he was COO of IFS Engineering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of some birds, such as pigeons) to make a low, soft call, or (of people) to speak in a soft, gentle way:",
        "examples": [
          "My baby gazed back at me and cooed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cooing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When birds such as doves and pigeons coo, they make a low soft sound.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak in a soft, gentle, or loving way:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby lay in his cot, cooing and gurgling.",
          "coo over It's sickening the way she coos over those cats of hers.",
          "[ + speech ] \"How wonderful to see you again, darling,\" she cooed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "COO of Most recently, he was COO of IFS Engineering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of some birds, such as pigeons) to make a low, soft call, or (of people) to speak in a soft, gentle way:",
        "examples": [
          "My baby gazed back at me and cooed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When you cook food, you prepare it to be eaten by heating it in a particular way, such as baking or boiling, and when food cooks, it is heated until it is ready to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't cook meat very often.",
          "cook something for someone [ + two objects ] He cooked us a huge dinner./He cooked a huge dinner for us.",
          "Let the fish cook for half an hour before you add the wine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who prepares and cooks food:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a wonderful cook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare food by heating it in a particular way, or (of food) to be prepared in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’ll cook the steaks on the grill.",
          "[ I ] Who’s cooking tonight, you or me?",
          "[ I ] The potatoes are cooking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give false information in a company's accounts in order to gain an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "By cooking the books, directors grossly misled investors about the company's financial health."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cooked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Cooked food has been prepared by heating:",
        "examples": [
          "cooked meat/vegetables",
          "I don't think the chicken is completely cooked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cooker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large box-shaped device that is used to cook and heat food, either by putting the food inside or by putting it on the top:",
        "examples": [
          "a gas/electric cooker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cookie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, flat, sweet food made from flour and sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "chocolate-chip cookies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of the type mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a smart/tough cookie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information stored on your computer about internet documents that you have looked at",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, usually round, flat cake:",
        "examples": [
          "She served chocolate chip/oatmeal/peanut butter cookies for dessert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s one tough cookie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small file that is sent by a website to your computer and that contains information about how you use the site, so that this information is available the next time you use the site:",
        "examples": [
          "enable/disable cookies This section will show you how to enable cookies (= how to accept or turn them on)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cookies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, flat, sweet food made from flour and sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "chocolate-chip cookies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of the type mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a smart/tough cookie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information stored on your computer about internet documents that you have looked at",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, usually round, flat cake:",
        "examples": [
          "She served chocolate chip/oatmeal/peanut butter cookies for dessert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s one tough cookie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small file that is sent by a website to your computer and that contains information about how you use the site, so that this information is available the next time you use the site:",
        "examples": [
          "enable/disable cookies This section will show you how to enable cookies (= how to accept or turn them on)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cooking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of preparing or cooking food:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother always hated cooking.",
          "do the cooking Who does the cooking in your house?",
          "I love my dad's cooking (= the food that he cooks)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good for cooking with:",
        "examples": [
          "cooking apples",
          "cooking oil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skill or activity of preparing and heating food to be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother always hated cooking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Cooking can also refer to a particular style of preparing food:",
        "examples": [
          "Southern/Italian cooking"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cookout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a party at which food is cooked outdoors",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal cooked and eaten outside, often with a group of people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cooks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When you cook food, you prepare it to be eaten by heating it in a particular way, such as baking or boiling, and when food cooks, it is heated until it is ready to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't cook meat very often.",
          "cook something for someone [ + two objects ] He cooked us a huge dinner./He cooked a huge dinner for us.",
          "Let the fish cook for half an hour before you add the wine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who prepares and cooks food:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a wonderful cook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare food by heating it in a particular way, or (of food) to be prepared in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’ll cook the steaks on the grill.",
          "[ I ] Who’s cooking tonight, you or me?",
          "[ I ] The potatoes are cooking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give false information in a company's accounts in order to gain an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "By cooking the books, directors grossly misled investors about the company's financial health."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cool": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slightly cold:",
        "examples": [
          "cool water",
          "cool weather"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly cold in a pleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a lovely cool evening.",
          "How do you manage to look so cool in this hot weather?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a temperature that is slightly too cold:",
        "examples": [
          "it is cool It's a bit cool in here, isn't it? I think I'll close the window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "calm and not worried or frightened; not influenced by strong feeling of any kind:",
        "examples": [
          "He was very cool when we broke the window, and didn't shout or get mad.",
          "stay/keep cool If you have to deal with a difficult customer, try to stay/keep cool (= not become angry or excited)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be happy to accept a situation or suggestion:",
        "examples": [
          "Yeah, we could leave later - I'm cool with that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fashionable in a way that people admire:",
        "examples": [
          "Angie's got some cool new sunglasses.",
          "look cool I know it won't look very cool, but this hat will keep the sun out of your eyes.",
          "She hangs out with all the cool kids at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent; very good:",
        "examples": [
          "\"So how was the concert?\" \"It was cool!\"",
          "Our new car is really cool.",
          "You have such a cool bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "Would it be cool if I borrowed the car tonight?",
          "I didn't like the way he spoke to her. Not cool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Cool colours, such as blue or green, make you feel calm and relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "The bedroom was painted a lovely cool blue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfriendly or not showing kindness or interest in something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "cool towards She was decidedly cool towards me.",
          "cool reception/welcome I got a rather cool reception/welcome this evening. What do you think I've done wrong?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that you think something is good or acceptable, or that you have understood what you have been told:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Jamie's invited us to stay for a few days.\" \"Cool!\"",
          "\"I'm going to leave now.\" \"OK, cool.\"",
          "\"First you put the soap in, then you turn on the machine.\" \"Cool.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pleasant, slightly cold temperature of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "cool of He loved the cool of the early morning.",
          "She left the afternoon sun for the cool of the shade.",
          "The best time to water your plants is during the relative cool of morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's ability to stay calm and not become angry or excited:",
        "examples": [
          "keep your cool It was amazing how she kept her cool when everyone else was panicking.",
          "lose your cool He really lost his cool when he heard about what happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or cause something to become slightly colder:",
        "examples": [
          "Leave the cake to cool for an hour before cutting it.",
          "He took off his shoes to cool his sweaty feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a feeling cools or cools off, it starts to become less strong:",
        "examples": [
          "They were completely in love in the beginning, but I think it's starting to cool off now.",
          "Their interest in the project seems to be cooling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the economy, a business, etc. cools or cools off, it grows less fast than before:",
        "examples": [
          "The stock market has cooled off after hitting new highs last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly cold; of a low temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "a cool evening/breeze",
          "Cereals should be stored in a cool, dry place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfriendly or not showing affection or interest in something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Well, that’s just too bad,\" Bill replied in a cool tone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "calm and not anxious or frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "What’s needed now is calm, cool thinking.",
          "He made a cool assessment of the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent; very good:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s way cool to see you again!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Cool is also used to show agreement with or acceptance of what someone says:",
        "examples": [
          "\"He wants to come with us.\" \"Cool.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of colors) not very bright or dark, and esp. containing green, blue, or gray",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to stay calm and not get upset or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s gone swimming with sharks without losing his cool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose heat or cause someone or something to lose heat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for 30 minutes.",
          "[ I/T ] He jumped into the pool to cool (himself) off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become calm or weaker in feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We need to allow time for tempers to cool.",
          "[ T ] I wish Casey would cool his enthusiasm for video games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an economy, a market, etc. cools, or if something cools it, it grows less quickly than before:",
        "examples": [
          "The Canadian economy, which has enjoyed robust growth, is expected to cool off in the second half of the year.",
          "Interest rate rises have done little to cool activity in the housing market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coolant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a specially prepared liquid that is used to stop a machine from getting too hot while it is operating",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cooled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or cause something to become slightly colder:",
        "examples": [
          "Leave the cake to cool for an hour before cutting it.",
          "He took off his shoes to cool his sweaty feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a feeling cools or cools off, it starts to become less strong:",
        "examples": [
          "They were completely in love in the beginning, but I think it's starting to cool off now.",
          "Their interest in the project seems to be cooling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the economy, a business, etc. cools or cools off, it grows less fast than before:",
        "examples": [
          "The stock market has cooled off after hitting new highs last week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cooler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container like a box with a lid, used for keeping food and drinks cool:",
        "examples": [
          "We brought a cooler full of beer with us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cold drink, usually of wine, fruit juice, and fizzy water (= with bubbles):",
        "examples": [
          "a wine/fruit cooler"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "prison:",
        "examples": [
          "This kind of fraud could get you a few months in the cooler."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cell (= a small locked room) where someone is made to stay for a short time as a punishment, usually alone:",
        "examples": [
          "The guards claimed he had to be put in the cooler for his own safety.",
          "If you get caught you must spend two weeks in the cooler in solitary confinement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some sports such as rugby or ice hockey, a place away from the playing area where a player has to stay for a short time during the game, as a punishment for breaking the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent 10 minutes in the cooler at the end of the first half after ignoring a warning from the referee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container used for keeping food and drinks cold:",
        "examples": [
          "a cooler full of water"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coolers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container like a box with a lid, used for keeping food and drinks cool:",
        "examples": [
          "We brought a cooler full of beer with us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cold drink, usually of wine, fruit juice, and fizzy water (= with bubbles):",
        "examples": [
          "a wine/fruit cooler"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "prison:",
        "examples": [
          "This kind of fraud could get you a few months in the cooler."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cell (= a small locked room) where someone is made to stay for a short time as a punishment, usually alone:",
        "examples": [
          "The guards claimed he had to be put in the cooler for his own safety.",
          "If you get caught you must spend two weeks in the cooler in solitary confinement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some sports such as rugby or ice hockey, a place away from the playing area where a player has to stay for a short time during the game, as a punishment for breaking the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent 10 minutes in the cooler at the end of the first half after ignoring a warning from the referee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container used for keeping food and drinks cold:",
        "examples": [
          "a cooler full of water"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coolest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slightly cold:",
        "examples": [
          "cool water",
          "cool weather"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly cold in a pleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a lovely cool evening.",
          "How do you manage to look so cool in this hot weather?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a temperature that is slightly too cold:",
        "examples": [
          "it is cool It's a bit cool in here, isn't it? I think I'll close the window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "calm and not worried or frightened; not influenced by strong feeling of any kind:",
        "examples": [
          "He was very cool when we broke the window, and didn't shout or get mad.",
          "stay/keep cool If you have to deal with a difficult customer, try to stay/keep cool (= not become angry or excited)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be happy to accept a situation or suggestion:",
        "examples": [
          "Yeah, we could leave later - I'm cool with that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fashionable in a way that people admire:",
        "examples": [
          "Angie's got some cool new sunglasses.",
          "look cool I know it won't look very cool, but this hat will keep the sun out of your eyes.",
          "She hangs out with all the cool kids at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent; very good:",
        "examples": [
          "\"So how was the concert?\" \"It was cool!\"",
          "Our new car is really cool.",
          "You have such a cool bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "Would it be cool if I borrowed the car tonight?",
          "I didn't like the way he spoke to her. Not cool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Cool colours, such as blue or green, make you feel calm and relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "The bedroom was painted a lovely cool blue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfriendly or not showing kindness or interest in something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "cool towards She was decidedly cool towards me.",
          "cool reception/welcome I got a rather cool reception/welcome this evening. What do you think I've done wrong?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that you think something is good or acceptable, or that you have understood what you have been told:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Jamie's invited us to stay for a few days.\" \"Cool!\"",
          "\"I'm going to leave now.\" \"OK, cool.\"",
          "\"First you put the soap in, then you turn on the machine.\" \"Cool.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pleasant, slightly cold temperature of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "cool of He loved the cool of the early morning.",
          "She left the afternoon sun for the cool of the shade.",
          "The best time to water your plants is during the relative cool of morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's ability to stay calm and not become angry or excited:",
        "examples": [
          "keep your cool It was amazing how she kept her cool when everyone else was panicking.",
          "lose your cool He really lost his cool when he heard about what happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or cause something to become slightly colder:",
        "examples": [
          "Leave the cake to cool for an hour before cutting it.",
          "He took off his shoes to cool his sweaty feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a feeling cools or cools off, it starts to become less strong:",
        "examples": [
          "They were completely in love in the beginning, but I think it's starting to cool off now.",
          "Their interest in the project seems to be cooling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the economy, a business, etc. cools or cools off, it grows less fast than before:",
        "examples": [
          "The stock market has cooled off after hitting new highs last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly cold; of a low temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "a cool evening/breeze",
          "Cereals should be stored in a cool, dry place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfriendly or not showing affection or interest in something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Well, that’s just too bad,\" Bill replied in a cool tone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "calm and not anxious or frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "What’s needed now is calm, cool thinking.",
          "He made a cool assessment of the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent; very good:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s way cool to see you again!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Cool is also used to show agreement with or acceptance of what someone says:",
        "examples": [
          "\"He wants to come with us.\" \"Cool.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of colors) not very bright or dark, and esp. containing green, blue, or gray",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to stay calm and not get upset or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s gone swimming with sharks without losing his cool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose heat or cause someone or something to lose heat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for 30 minutes.",
          "[ I/T ] He jumped into the pool to cool (himself) off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become calm or weaker in feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We need to allow time for tempers to cool.",
          "[ T ] I wish Casey would cool his enthusiasm for video games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an economy, a market, etc. cools, or if something cools it, it grows less quickly than before:",
        "examples": [
          "The Canadian economy, which has enjoyed robust growth, is expected to cool off in the second half of the year.",
          "Interest rate rises have done little to cool activity in the housing market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cooling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing you to feel less warm or hot:",
        "examples": [
          "a cooling breeze/drink/swim"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coolness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to stay calm and act in a reasonable way even in difficult situations:",
        "examples": [
          "Her coolness in an emergency was admirable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that shows no warm feelings or friendliness:",
        "examples": [
          "I noticed a certain coolness between your parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being slightly cold:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a slight coolness in the air - do you think it's going to rain?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state or quality of being slightly cold:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a slight coolness in the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attitude of being unfriendly or not showing affection or interest in something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Grace had felt some coolness between them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being calm and not anxious or frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s known for her coolness under pressure on the tennis court."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cools": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slightly cold:",
        "examples": [
          "cool water",
          "cool weather"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly cold in a pleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a lovely cool evening.",
          "How do you manage to look so cool in this hot weather?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a temperature that is slightly too cold:",
        "examples": [
          "it is cool It's a bit cool in here, isn't it? I think I'll close the window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "calm and not worried or frightened; not influenced by strong feeling of any kind:",
        "examples": [
          "He was very cool when we broke the window, and didn't shout or get mad.",
          "stay/keep cool If you have to deal with a difficult customer, try to stay/keep cool (= not become angry or excited)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be happy to accept a situation or suggestion:",
        "examples": [
          "Yeah, we could leave later - I'm cool with that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fashionable in a way that people admire:",
        "examples": [
          "Angie's got some cool new sunglasses.",
          "look cool I know it won't look very cool, but this hat will keep the sun out of your eyes.",
          "She hangs out with all the cool kids at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent; very good:",
        "examples": [
          "\"So how was the concert?\" \"It was cool!\"",
          "Our new car is really cool.",
          "You have such a cool bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "Would it be cool if I borrowed the car tonight?",
          "I didn't like the way he spoke to her. Not cool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Cool colours, such as blue or green, make you feel calm and relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "The bedroom was painted a lovely cool blue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfriendly or not showing kindness or interest in something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "cool towards She was decidedly cool towards me.",
          "cool reception/welcome I got a rather cool reception/welcome this evening. What do you think I've done wrong?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that you think something is good or acceptable, or that you have understood what you have been told:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Jamie's invited us to stay for a few days.\" \"Cool!\"",
          "\"I'm going to leave now.\" \"OK, cool.\"",
          "\"First you put the soap in, then you turn on the machine.\" \"Cool.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pleasant, slightly cold temperature of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "cool of He loved the cool of the early morning.",
          "She left the afternoon sun for the cool of the shade.",
          "The best time to water your plants is during the relative cool of morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's ability to stay calm and not become angry or excited:",
        "examples": [
          "keep your cool It was amazing how she kept her cool when everyone else was panicking.",
          "lose your cool He really lost his cool when he heard about what happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or cause something to become slightly colder:",
        "examples": [
          "Leave the cake to cool for an hour before cutting it.",
          "He took off his shoes to cool his sweaty feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a feeling cools or cools off, it starts to become less strong:",
        "examples": [
          "They were completely in love in the beginning, but I think it's starting to cool off now.",
          "Their interest in the project seems to be cooling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the economy, a business, etc. cools or cools off, it grows less fast than before:",
        "examples": [
          "The stock market has cooled off after hitting new highs last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly cold; of a low temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "a cool evening/breeze",
          "Cereals should be stored in a cool, dry place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfriendly or not showing affection or interest in something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Well, that’s just too bad,\" Bill replied in a cool tone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "calm and not anxious or frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "What’s needed now is calm, cool thinking.",
          "He made a cool assessment of the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent; very good:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s way cool to see you again!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Cool is also used to show agreement with or acceptance of what someone says:",
        "examples": [
          "\"He wants to come with us.\" \"Cool.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of colors) not very bright or dark, and esp. containing green, blue, or gray",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to stay calm and not get upset or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s gone swimming with sharks without losing his cool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose heat or cause someone or something to lose heat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for 30 minutes.",
          "[ I/T ] He jumped into the pool to cool (himself) off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become calm or weaker in feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We need to allow time for tempers to cool.",
          "[ T ] I wish Casey would cool his enthusiasm for video games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an economy, a market, etc. cools, or if something cools it, it grows less quickly than before:",
        "examples": [
          "The Canadian economy, which has enjoyed robust growth, is expected to cool off in the second half of the year.",
          "Interest rate rises have done little to cool activity in the housing market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a Black person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "coons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a Black person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "coop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cage (= a small space surrounded by bars, wire, etc.) where small animals are kept, especially chickens",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cage where small animals and birds are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "a chicken coop"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cooper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes and repairs barrels (= large wooden containers with a flat top and curved sides, used for holding beer, wine, etc.)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cooperate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to act or work together for a particular purpose, or to be helpful by doing what someone asks you to do:",
        "examples": [
          "A two-year old is likely to refuse to cooperate when you tell her to get dressed.",
          "cooperate in The two companies have cooperated in joint ventures for the past several years.",
          "The Spanish authorities cooperated with the British police in finding the terrorists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act or work together for a shared purpose, or to help willingly when asked:",
        "examples": [
          "The company promised to cooperate fully with the law-enforcement authorities.",
          "He refused to cooperate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to work with another company, organization, or country in order to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Large corporations have a duty to cooperate in order to protect the environment.",
          "cooperate (with sb) on/in sth We are cooperating with another company on this joint venture.",
          "cooperate in doing sth/ to do sth They have agreed to cooperate in distributing products and providing support services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be helpful by doing what someone asks you to do:",
        "examples": [
          "cooperate with sb A spokesman said the company would cooperate fully with the regulatory authorities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cooperated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act or work together for a particular purpose, or to be helpful by doing what someone asks you to do:",
        "examples": [
          "A two-year old is likely to refuse to cooperate when you tell her to get dressed.",
          "cooperate in The two companies have cooperated in joint ventures for the past several years.",
          "The Spanish authorities cooperated with the British police in finding the terrorists."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cooperating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act or work together for a particular purpose, or to be helpful by doing what someone asks you to do:",
        "examples": [
          "A two-year old is likely to refuse to cooperate when you tell her to get dressed.",
          "cooperate in The two companies have cooperated in joint ventures for the past several years.",
          "The Spanish authorities cooperated with the British police in finding the terrorists."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cooperation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of working together with someone or doing what they ask you:",
        "examples": [
          "with the cooperation of This documentary was made with the cooperation of the victims' families.",
          "cooperation between There's very little cooperation between the two countries.",
          "in cooperation with The company produces computers in cooperation with a German firm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of working with another company, organization, or country in order to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "economic/international/global cooperation",
          "cooperation with sb/sth Marketing networks have been enhanced through cooperation with Chinese enterprises.",
          "cooperation between sb/sth (and sb/sth) Successful innovation requires cooperation between different departments.",
          "closer/greater/increased cooperation We need to see closer cooperation between industry and government.",
          "in cooperation with Starbucks, in cooperation with Conservation International, sourced its coffee direct from farmers in Mexico."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being willing to be helpful and to do what someone asks you to do:",
        "examples": [
          "They promised full cooperation with the tax authorities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cooperative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "willing to help or do what people ask:",
        "examples": [
          "I asked them to turn down their music, but they're not being very cooperative.",
          "He was an extremely co-operative witness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or owned together with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Purchase of the ranch was a cooperative effort between many groups and agencies.",
          "The work is the result of a co-operative venture of approximately 80 physicists from around the world.",
          "The cooperative business brings together 500 wine producers in the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a house, a building, etc.) owned by a cooperative (= an organization that owns and manages houses that its members live in):",
        "examples": [
          "cooperative housing We need more co-operative housing.",
          "a cooperative apartment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving a group of people playing a game together to try to achieve the same thing, rather than trying to beat each other:",
        "examples": [
          "cooperative play These levels can be played solo or with a friend in cooperative play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization, business, shop, farm, or group of farms that is owned and managed by a group of people who also work in it:",
        "examples": [
          "The magazine is run as a cooperative.",
          "We are a 100% worker-owned co-operative selling 100% Fair Trade certified coffee, tea, chocolate, and snacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that owns and manages houses that its members live in, or the group of houses that it owns:",
        "examples": [
          "Like many apartment buildings in New York City, the building is run by a cooperative.",
          "housing cooperative They live in a housing co-operative for senior citizens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a house or flat that is owned by a cooperative (= an organization that owns and manages houses that its members live in):",
        "examples": [
          "Many apartments on the Upper East Side were being turned into cooperatives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company owned and managed by the people who work in it:",
        "examples": [
          "a farmers’ cooperative"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cooperative is also an apartment building in which ownership is shared by all the people living in it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "formed and managed by the people who work in it, or made up of several similar companies or organizations working together:",
        "examples": [
          "farm cooperative organizations",
          "a cooperative day care center"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing a willingness to act or work together for a shared purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a cooperative effort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization or company that is owned and controlled by a group of members who each have a share in it, for example its employees or customers:",
        "examples": [
          "a farmers' cooperative"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cooperative organization or company is owned and controlled by a group of members who each have a share in it, for example its employees or customers:",
        "examples": [
          "cooperative businesses/ventures"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coordinate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make many different things work effectively as a whole:",
        "examples": [
          "We need someone to coordinate the whole campaign.",
          "A number of charities are coordinating their efforts to distribute food to the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to match or look attractive together:",
        "examples": [
          "coordinate with The bed linen coordinates with the bedroom curtains.",
          "a coordinating jacket and skirt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a pair of numbers and/or letters that show the exact position of a point on a map or graph:",
        "examples": [
          "Put in the GPS coordinates and zoom in on the map.",
          "The pilot had been given the wrong co-ordinates.",
          "Students learn the fundamentals of graphs and how X and Y coordinates work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes, especially for women, that are made in matching colours or styles so that they can be worn together:",
        "examples": [
          "Her usual style is sophisticated coordinates for day wear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make various, separate things work together:",
        "examples": [
          "Voluntary organizations will need to coordinate their efforts to help the homeless.",
          "Patients learn how to coordinate movements of their arms and legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number along one axis (= line) of a coordinate plane (= region formed by two number lines)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize all the different activities and people who are involved in something so that it works effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "Who will be responsible for coordinating the project?",
          "coordinate activities/efforts/operations E-commerce has enabled us to coordinate international operations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coordinated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "effectively organized so that all the parts work well together:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebel troops have launched a coordinated attack on government soldiers.",
          "He described the evacuation as one of the most successful and well co-ordinated he had seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person is coordinated, they move in a very easy and controlled way, especially when playing sports or dancing:",
        "examples": [
          "I wasn't a very coordinated child.",
          "Their movements are wonderfully co-ordinated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arranged so that the colours, etc. match or look attractive together:",
        "examples": [
          "colour-coordinated decor",
          "The colour scheme of their living room is carefully coordinated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to move in a very easy and controlled way, especially when playing sports or dancing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "coordinates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "clothes, especially for women, that are made in matching colours or styles so that they can be worn together:",
        "examples": [
          "Her usual style is sophisticated coordinates for day wear.",
          "Choose from our range of coordinates to take the effort out of outfit planning!",
          "Update your style with modern accessories that pair well with classic coordinates.",
          "She usually sticks to casual coordinatesat the weekend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coordinating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make many different things work effectively as a whole:",
        "examples": [
          "We need someone to coordinate the whole campaign.",
          "A number of charities are coordinating their efforts to distribute food to the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to match or look attractive together:",
        "examples": [
          "coordinate with The bed linen coordinates with the bedroom curtains.",
          "a coordinating jacket and skirt"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coordination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of making all the people involved in a plan or activity work together in an organized way:",
        "examples": [
          "coordination between There's absolutely no coordination between the different groups - nobody knows what anyone else is doing.",
          "coordination of We need to ensure the coordination of relief efforts.",
          "The aim is to ensure better co-ordination among our agencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to make your arms, legs, and other body parts move in a controlled way:",
        "examples": [
          "Gymnastics is a sport that requires a lot of coordination.",
          "hand-eye coordination Activities such as drawing and colouring in improve hand-eye coordination.",
          "motor coordination Symptoms of the condition include impaired motor co-ordination and problems with balance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of arranging something so that the colours, etc. match or look attractive together:",
        "examples": [
          "Her home shows her eye for detail and colour coordination.",
          "Think about co-ordination when choosing your outfit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of organizing separate things so that they work together:",
        "examples": [
          "We need better coordination between state and local authorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Coordination is also the ability to make all the parts of your body work together:",
        "examples": [
          "Your child's improved hand-eye coordination will enable him to make a tower out of at least two blocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of organizing the different activities or people involved in something so that they work together effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "coordination with sb/sth The internet has improved coordination with customers and suppliers.",
          "coordination between sb/sth (and sb/sth) There needs to be greater coordination between the design department and the marketing department.",
          "Efficient coordination of resources is vital to the success of any company.",
          "greater/closer/improved coordination With more money and greater coordination, the company could be a market leader."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coordinator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to make different groups work together in an organized way to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "We've just appointed a coordinator who will oversee the whole project.",
          "He is recycling coordinator for the county.",
          "coordinator of She is the co-ordinator of the upcoming state visit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is responsible for organizing the different activities and people involved in something so that it works effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "He applied for a job as a project coordinator.",
          "an IT/management/marketing coordinator",
          "She works as the coordinator of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When birds such as doves and pigeons coo, they make a low soft sound.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak in a soft, gentle, or loving way:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby lay in his cot, cooing and gurgling.",
          "coo over It's sickening the way she coos over those cats of hers.",
          "[ + speech ] \"How wonderful to see you again, darling,\" she cooed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "COO of Most recently, he was COO of IFS Engineering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of some birds, such as pigeons) to make a low, soft call, or (of people) to speak in a soft, gentle way:",
        "examples": [
          "My baby gazed back at me and cooed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "coot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, dark bird that lives near rivers and lakes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old man who has an unusual or slightly crazy way of behaving :",
        "examples": [
          "old coot Let the old coot sleep - he's not going to help us anyway."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "Quick, run - there's a cop coming!",
          "She threatened to call the cops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrest someone for a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "be copped for He was copped for driving without a licence last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive or obtain something:",
        "examples": [
          "She copped an Emmy award last year for her performance.",
          "He seems to have copped the blame for the whole mess.",
          "They somehow manage to find the money to cop drugs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or hold:",
        "examples": [
          "cop hold of Cop hold of that, would you - I can't carry both myself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for close of play: the end of the working day or the business day:",
        "examples": [
          "She is working on a specification which she is hoping to have posted before COP today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a police officer",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "copacetic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very good or going very well:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything was copacetic between them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cope": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to deal successfully with a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "It's only been a year since he died - how's she coping (= how is she)?",
          "He had so much pressure on him in his job that eventually he just couldn't cope.",
          "cope with It must be really hard to cope with four children under 5."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with problems or difficulties, esp. with a degree of success:",
        "examples": [
          "Inside homes, many residents coped with broken glass and collapsed walls and chimneys.",
          "Victims cope with feelings of anxiety, pain, anger, and fear."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "copenhagen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Denmark, situated in the eastern part of the country",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "copied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally make or do something that is the same as an original piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "copy something from someone/something They've copied the basic design from the Japanese model and added a few of their own refinements.",
          "The original painting has been copied many times.",
          "They practised their handwriting by copying.",
          "copy from disapproving He shamelessly copied from American talk radio hosts who stir up controversy.",
          "copy off disapproving He was always copying off other students, but never got caught."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave, dress, speak, etc. in a way that is intended to be like someone else, for example, because you admire that person:",
        "examples": [
          "copy someone in something He tends to copy his brother in the way he dresses.",
          "Small children often learn by copying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create another version of a document, some software, some text, etc. that is exactly the same as the first version:",
        "examples": [
          "The scanner can copy images or text.",
          "copy something to something Highlight the text you want and copy it to the clipboard.",
          "copy something into something To copy your messages and contacts into another program, use that program's own import facility.",
          "copy something onto something Patricia's going to copy her novel onto a flash drive and send it to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you copy and paste text, an image, etc. from a computer or phone document, you create another version of it that is exactly the same and put it in a different place or a different document:",
        "examples": [
          "A significant percentage of students admit to copying and pasting text from websites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used, especially when communicating by radio, to tell someone that you have heard or understood, or to ask if someone has heard or understood you:",
        "examples": [
          "copy that He pressed the call button on his walkie-talkie: \"We've got them.\" \"Copy that. Stay where you are.\"",
          "\"Rodriguez, do you copy?\"— \"Yes, sir.\"— \"What's your position?\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "copier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine to make copies of pages with printing, writing, or drawing on them; a photocopier",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "The location of the office copier needs careful thought.",
          "printer and copier sales and service"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "copies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally make or do something that is the same as an original piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "copy something from someone/something They've copied the basic design from the Japanese model and added a few of their own refinements.",
          "The original painting has been copied many times.",
          "They practised their handwriting by copying.",
          "copy from disapproving He shamelessly copied from American talk radio hosts who stir up controversy.",
          "copy off disapproving He was always copying off other students, but never got caught."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave, dress, speak, etc. in a way that is intended to be like someone else, for example, because you admire that person:",
        "examples": [
          "copy someone in something He tends to copy his brother in the way he dresses.",
          "Small children often learn by copying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create another version of a document, some software, some text, etc. that is exactly the same as the first version:",
        "examples": [
          "The scanner can copy images or text.",
          "copy something to something Highlight the text you want and copy it to the clipboard.",
          "copy something into something To copy your messages and contacts into another program, use that program's own import facility.",
          "copy something onto something Patricia's going to copy her novel onto a flash drive and send it to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you copy and paste text, an image, etc. from a computer or phone document, you create another version of it that is exactly the same and put it in a different place or a different document:",
        "examples": [
          "A significant percentage of students admit to copying and pasting text from websites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used, especially when communicating by radio, to tell someone that you have heard or understood, or to ask if someone has heard or understood you:",
        "examples": [
          "copy that He pressed the call button on his walkie-talkie: \"We've got them.\" \"Copy that. Stay where you are.\"",
          "\"Rodriguez, do you copy?\"— \"Yes, sir.\"— \"What's your position?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has been made to be exactly like something else:",
        "examples": [
          "This painting is only a copy - the original hangs in the Louvre.",
          "keep a copy of I always keep a copy of any official or important letters that I send off.",
          "make a copy of Could you make a copy of (= use a special machine to copy) this for tomorrow's meeting, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single book, newspaper, record, or other printed or recorded text of which many have been produced:",
        "examples": [
          "The library has copies of all the national and local newspapers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written text that is to be printed, or text that is intended to help with the sale of a product:",
        "examples": [
          "We need someone who can write good copy for our publicity department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce something that is exactly like another thing, or to do something meant to be like someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The design was copied from a 19th-century wallpaper.",
          "He copied the file onto a diskette."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "text that is to be printed, or text that is used to sell a product:",
        "examples": [
          "She writes advertising copy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is exactly like another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "I always keep copies of letters I have written.",
          "Please make two copies of this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A copy is also a single unit of something produced in large numbers, usually for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a copy of her latest CD somewhere.",
          "We ordered ten copies of the book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single book, newspaper, CD, or other printed or recorded product, of which many have been produced:",
        "examples": [
          "The 600-page volume has become an instant hit, selling 250,000 copies since its publication in October.",
          "a copy of sth Order your copy of her new album today!",
          "The company is offering a free copy of their anti-virus software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document or other printed material that is exactly the same as another one, produced, for example, by using a photocopier or printing it more than once from a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Enclosed is a signed copy of the contract.",
          "make/take a copy I will need to take a copy of your passport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer file, document, etc. that is created to be exactly the same as another one:",
        "examples": [
          "Before working on the file, make a copy and save it in another folder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that is made to look the same as another product, especially illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "If you look closely at the label, you can tell it's a copy.",
          "The factories were for making illegal copies of software, CDs, and DVDs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the words used in advertising to help sell a product:",
        "examples": [
          "The advertising copy is tested with consumer surveys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "writing that is going to be printed in a book, magazine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The copy will be checked several times before publication."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a copy of a letter, document, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He was asked to copy the documents to keep on record.",
          "copy sth to sb The report was copied to all the senior members of the department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a copy of a computer file, document, email, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Copy the files and put them in a new folder.",
          "copy sth to sb Every email I send out, I also copy to my boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a copy of something on a computer screen and put it in a different place in a document or in a new document, file, or directory:",
        "examples": [
          "Copy and paste the text from the box into a word processor document."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use someone else's idea, design, etc., often illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a system that works well and that others can copy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "copilot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a second pilot (= person who flies an aircraft) in an aircraft, who helps the pilot who is in charge",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "coping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a row of stones, bricks, or other material, often rounded or sloping, that forms the top part of a wall:",
        "examples": [
          "The height of the wall from the ground to the coping is 36 feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of dealing successfully with problems or difficult situations:",
        "examples": [
          "He acknowledges that his wife \"did most of the coping\".",
          "a coping mechanism/strategy",
          "coping skills/abilities"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "copper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a reddish-brown metal, used especially for making wire and coins:",
        "examples": [
          "They mine a lot of copper around these parts.",
          "One of the properties of copper is that it conducts heat and electricity very well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the reddish-brown colour of the metal copper:",
        "examples": [
          "The copper of Rosie's hair shone in the sunlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brown coin of low value:",
        "examples": [
          "I gave him a few coppers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of or relating to the metal copper:",
        "examples": [
          "copper wire/pipes",
          "a copper alloy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the reddish-brown colour of the metal copper:",
        "examples": [
          "Her copper hair was pulled up and piled on top of her head.",
          "He had piercing black eyes, copper skin and blue-black curling hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, red-brown metal, used mostly in electrical equipment and for making wire and coins",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) a bright red-brown color",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "coppers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a reddish-brown metal, used especially for making wire and coins:",
        "examples": [
          "They mine a lot of copper around these parts.",
          "One of the properties of copper is that it conducts heat and electricity very well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the reddish-brown colour of the metal copper:",
        "examples": [
          "The copper of Rosie's hair shone in the sunlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brown coin of low value:",
        "examples": [
          "I gave him a few coppers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of or relating to the metal copper:",
        "examples": [
          "copper wire/pipes",
          "a copper alloy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the reddish-brown colour of the metal copper:",
        "examples": [
          "Her copper hair was pulled up and piled on top of her head.",
          "He had piercing black eyes, copper skin and blue-black curling hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, red-brown metal, used mostly in electrical equipment and for making wire and coins",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) a bright red-brown color",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "Quick, run - there's a cop coming!",
          "She threatened to call the cops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrest someone for a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "be copped for He was copped for driving without a licence last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive or obtain something:",
        "examples": [
          "She copped an Emmy award last year for her performance.",
          "He seems to have copped the blame for the whole mess.",
          "They somehow manage to find the money to cop drugs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or hold:",
        "examples": [
          "cop hold of Cop hold of that, would you - I can't carry both myself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for close of play: the end of the working day or the business day:",
        "examples": [
          "She is working on a specification which she is hoping to have posted before COP today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a police officer",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "copy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally make or do something that is the same as an original piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "copy something from someone/something They've copied the basic design from the Japanese model and added a few of their own refinements.",
          "The original painting has been copied many times.",
          "They practised their handwriting by copying.",
          "copy from disapproving He shamelessly copied from American talk radio hosts who stir up controversy.",
          "copy off disapproving He was always copying off other students, but never got caught."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave, dress, speak, etc. in a way that is intended to be like someone else, for example, because you admire that person:",
        "examples": [
          "copy someone in something He tends to copy his brother in the way he dresses.",
          "Small children often learn by copying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create another version of a document, some software, some text, etc. that is exactly the same as the first version:",
        "examples": [
          "The scanner can copy images or text.",
          "copy something to something Highlight the text you want and copy it to the clipboard.",
          "copy something into something To copy your messages and contacts into another program, use that program's own import facility.",
          "copy something onto something Patricia's going to copy her novel onto a flash drive and send it to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you copy and paste text, an image, etc. from a computer or phone document, you create another version of it that is exactly the same and put it in a different place or a different document:",
        "examples": [
          "A significant percentage of students admit to copying and pasting text from websites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used, especially when communicating by radio, to tell someone that you have heard or understood, or to ask if someone has heard or understood you:",
        "examples": [
          "copy that He pressed the call button on his walkie-talkie: \"We've got them.\" \"Copy that. Stay where you are.\"",
          "\"Rodriguez, do you copy?\"— \"Yes, sir.\"— \"What's your position?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has been made to be exactly like something else:",
        "examples": [
          "This painting is only a copy - the original hangs in the Louvre.",
          "keep a copy of I always keep a copy of any official or important letters that I send off.",
          "make a copy of Could you make a copy of (= use a special machine to copy) this for tomorrow's meeting, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single book, newspaper, record, or other printed or recorded text of which many have been produced:",
        "examples": [
          "The library has copies of all the national and local newspapers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written text that is to be printed, or text that is intended to help with the sale of a product:",
        "examples": [
          "We need someone who can write good copy for our publicity department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce something that is exactly like another thing, or to do something meant to be like someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The design was copied from a 19th-century wallpaper.",
          "He copied the file onto a diskette."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "text that is to be printed, or text that is used to sell a product:",
        "examples": [
          "She writes advertising copy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is exactly like another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "I always keep copies of letters I have written.",
          "Please make two copies of this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A copy is also a single unit of something produced in large numbers, usually for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a copy of her latest CD somewhere.",
          "We ordered ten copies of the book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single book, newspaper, CD, or other printed or recorded product, of which many have been produced:",
        "examples": [
          "The 600-page volume has become an instant hit, selling 250,000 copies since its publication in October.",
          "a copy of sth Order your copy of her new album today!",
          "The company is offering a free copy of their anti-virus software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document or other printed material that is exactly the same as another one, produced, for example, by using a photocopier or printing it more than once from a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Enclosed is a signed copy of the contract.",
          "make/take a copy I will need to take a copy of your passport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer file, document, etc. that is created to be exactly the same as another one:",
        "examples": [
          "Before working on the file, make a copy and save it in another folder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that is made to look the same as another product, especially illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "If you look closely at the label, you can tell it's a copy.",
          "The factories were for making illegal copies of software, CDs, and DVDs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the words used in advertising to help sell a product:",
        "examples": [
          "The advertising copy is tested with consumer surveys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "writing that is going to be printed in a book, magazine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The copy will be checked several times before publication."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a copy of a letter, document, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He was asked to copy the documents to keep on record.",
          "copy sth to sb The report was copied to all the senior members of the department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a copy of a computer file, document, email, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Copy the files and put them in a new folder.",
          "copy sth to sb Every email I send out, I also copy to my boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a copy of something on a computer screen and put it in a different place in a document or in a new document, file, or directory:",
        "examples": [
          "Copy and paste the text from the box into a word processor document."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use someone else's idea, design, etc., often illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a system that works well and that others can copy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "copycat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is influenced by someone else and does or says exactly the same as them:",
        "examples": [
          "You're just a copycat!",
          "Whether it is the original attacker or a copycat, he must be caught soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is intentionally done or made to be very similar to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the drugs licensed in the last decade have been copycats of already existing medicines.",
          "The website has become so influential that last month the government launched its own copycat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Copycat behaviour, often bad or criminal behaviour, is influenced by other, similar behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't believe that these cartoons lead to copycat violence.",
          "copycat murders",
          "The lawsuit may encourage copycat claims by other investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intentionally done or made to be very similar to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "At the market you can buy copycat designer handbags and perfumes.",
          "This was the first time that health watchdogs had approved a copycat version of a biotech drug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally do the same thing as someone else has done, or make something very similar to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurants that are succeeding today are those that are not copycatting somebody else.",
          "I think it's very sad when kids feel the need to copycat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done to copy someone or something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A copycat crime is one that appears to be a copy of another crime because it is so similar.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "made or done in exactly the same way as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "cheap copycat products",
          "Sales of the product have fallen by 42% since copycat versions were launched."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that is a copy of another company's product:",
        "examples": [
          "The jeans company says it will fight to have all copycats removed from stores and destroyed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "copycats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is influenced by someone else and does or says exactly the same as them:",
        "examples": [
          "You're just a copycat!",
          "Whether it is the original attacker or a copycat, he must be caught soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is intentionally done or made to be very similar to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the drugs licensed in the last decade have been copycats of already existing medicines.",
          "The website has become so influential that last month the government launched its own copycat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Copycat behaviour, often bad or criminal behaviour, is influenced by other, similar behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't believe that these cartoons lead to copycat violence.",
          "copycat murders",
          "The lawsuit may encourage copycat claims by other investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intentionally done or made to be very similar to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "At the market you can buy copycat designer handbags and perfumes.",
          "This was the first time that health watchdogs had approved a copycat version of a biotech drug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally do the same thing as someone else has done, or make something very similar to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurants that are succeeding today are those that are not copycatting somebody else.",
          "I think it's very sad when kids feel the need to copycat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done to copy someone or something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A copycat crime is one that appears to be a copy of another crime because it is so similar.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "made or done in exactly the same way as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "cheap copycat products",
          "Sales of the product have fallen by 42% since copycat versions were launched."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that is a copy of another company's product:",
        "examples": [
          "The jeans company says it will fight to have all copycats removed from stores and destroyed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "copying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally make or do something that is the same as an original piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "copy something from someone/something They've copied the basic design from the Japanese model and added a few of their own refinements.",
          "The original painting has been copied many times.",
          "They practised their handwriting by copying.",
          "copy from disapproving He shamelessly copied from American talk radio hosts who stir up controversy.",
          "copy off disapproving He was always copying off other students, but never got caught."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave, dress, speak, etc. in a way that is intended to be like someone else, for example, because you admire that person:",
        "examples": [
          "copy someone in something He tends to copy his brother in the way he dresses.",
          "Small children often learn by copying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create another version of a document, some software, some text, etc. that is exactly the same as the first version:",
        "examples": [
          "The scanner can copy images or text.",
          "copy something to something Highlight the text you want and copy it to the clipboard.",
          "copy something into something To copy your messages and contacts into another program, use that program's own import facility.",
          "copy something onto something Patricia's going to copy her novel onto a flash drive and send it to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you copy and paste text, an image, etc. from a computer or phone document, you create another version of it that is exactly the same and put it in a different place or a different document:",
        "examples": [
          "A significant percentage of students admit to copying and pasting text from websites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used, especially when communicating by radio, to tell someone that you have heard or understood, or to ask if someone has heard or understood you:",
        "examples": [
          "copy that He pressed the call button on his walkie-talkie: \"We've got them.\" \"Copy that. Stay where you are.\"",
          "\"Rodriguez, do you copy?\"— \"Yes, sir.\"— \"What's your position?\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "copyright": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the legal right to control the production and selling of a book, play, film, photograph, or piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "own the copyright on Who owns the copyright on this article?",
          "hold the copyright on The photographer holds the copyright on all of the wedding photos.",
          "by copyright His work is no longer protected by copyright.",
          "The symbol © shows that something is protected by copyright."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain the copyright of a book, play, film, photograph, or piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "Even though he has copyrighted the design, that hasn't prevented companies from copying it.",
          "If a work is copyrighted by the author, the protection lasts until 70 years after his or her death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal right to control all use of an original work, such as a book, play, movie, or piece of music, for a particular period of time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal right that someone has to control the production and selling of a book, play, film, photograph, piece of music, etc. for a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a need to develop copyright protection for computer programs.",
          "Copyright law prevents freelance work from being included in electronic archives without permission.",
          "breach/break/infringe copyright They claim the television company breached copyright when it used some of the footage on one of their DVDs.",
          "hold/own the copyright on/to sth Recording artists continue to own the copyright to their work.",
          "a breach/infringement of copyright"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a book, film, etc. is in copyright, the period of the copyright that controls its production has not yet ended:",
        "examples": [
          "Are there any issues with scanning books that are still in copyright?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "protected by copyright:",
        "examples": [
          "The contents of this website are copyright.",
          "The book contains a complete glossary of copyright terms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get the legal right to control the production and selling of a book, film, photograph, piece of music, etc. for a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Because software can be copyrighted, it has legal protection for much longer than patented inventions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "copyrighted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain the copyright of a book, play, film, photograph, or piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "Even though he has copyrighted the design, that hasn't prevented companies from copying it.",
          "If a work is copyrighted by the author, the protection lasts until 70 years after his or her death."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "copyrights": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the legal right to control the production and selling of a book, play, film, photograph, or piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "own the copyright on Who owns the copyright on this article?",
          "hold the copyright on The photographer holds the copyright on all of the wedding photos.",
          "by copyright His work is no longer protected by copyright.",
          "The symbol © shows that something is protected by copyright."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain the copyright of a book, play, film, photograph, or piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "Even though he has copyrighted the design, that hasn't prevented companies from copying it.",
          "If a work is copyrighted by the author, the protection lasts until 70 years after his or her death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal right to control all use of an original work, such as a book, play, movie, or piece of music, for a particular period of time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal right that someone has to control the production and selling of a book, play, film, photograph, piece of music, etc. for a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a need to develop copyright protection for computer programs.",
          "Copyright law prevents freelance work from being included in electronic archives without permission.",
          "breach/break/infringe copyright They claim the television company breached copyright when it used some of the footage on one of their DVDs.",
          "hold/own the copyright on/to sth Recording artists continue to own the copyright to their work.",
          "a breach/infringement of copyright"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a book, film, etc. is in copyright, the period of the copyright that controls its production has not yet ended:",
        "examples": [
          "Are there any issues with scanning books that are still in copyright?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "protected by copyright:",
        "examples": [
          "The contents of this website are copyright.",
          "The book contains a complete glossary of copyright terms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get the legal right to control the production and selling of a book, film, photograph, piece of music, etc. for a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Because software can be copyrighted, it has legal protection for much longer than patented inventions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance like rock, formed in the sea by groups of particular types of small animal, often used in jewellery:",
        "examples": [
          "a coral bracelet/necklace"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a colour between orange and pink",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a colour between orange and pink:",
        "examples": [
          "Paul wore pale grey trousers with a coral T-shirt and black jacket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard substance formed in the sea from masses of shells of very small sea animals, usually orange or red in color",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cord": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a length of) rope or string made of twisted threads:",
        "examples": [
          "Where's the cord that ties back the curtains?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of wire covered in plastic, used to connect electrical equipment to a power supply:",
        "examples": [
          "an extension cord"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "a cord shirt/jacket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trousers made of corduroy material:",
        "examples": [
          "He was wearing a jeans jacket and cords."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long structure in the body similar to a rope:",
        "examples": [
          "the umbilical cord"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a length of twisted threads or fibers:",
        "examples": [
          "She pulled the cord of the Venetian blinds to raise them and let in the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a length of covered wire that connects electrical equipment to an electrical supply or to other equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "an electric cord",
          "a telephone cord"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cordial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "friendly, but formal and polite:",
        "examples": [
          "a cordial smile/greeting/welcome/reception",
          "Relations between the two leaders are said to be cordial.",
          "He was superficially cordial but obviously detests me.",
          "The meeting was cordial but businesslike.",
          "The two sides have maintained a cordial relationship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a feeling, especially dislike) strongly felt:",
        "examples": [
          "cordial dislike The two statesmen are known to have a cordial dislike for each other.",
          "Many parents admit to a cordial dislike of the cartoon characters adored by their children.",
          "The book's heroine nurses a cordial loathing of her pompous old boss.",
          "They had a cordial hatred of populism and demagoguery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet drink made from fruit, to which water is usually added:",
        "examples": [
          "lime cordial"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "friendly or pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a cordial greeting/smile",
          "cordial relations"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cordon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line of police, soldiers, vehicles, etc. positioned around a particular area in order to prevent people from entering it:",
        "examples": [
          "police cordon There was a police cordon around the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of police, soldiers, vehicles, etc., positioned around an area to guard it or to close it off",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cords": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "trousers made of corduroy material:",
        "examples": [
          "He was wearing a jeans jacket and cords.",
          "Dressed in cords and trainers, he cut a casual figure.",
          "My usual work outfit is comfy cords and a flannel shirt.",
          "I tried on a pair of cords and they made me look ridiculous.",
          "Suitable attire for the office includes dress trousers, khakis, or cords."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corduroy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick cotton material with soft raised parallel lines, used especially for making clothes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, cotton material woven with raised parallel lines on the outside, used esp. for jackets and pants",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "core": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the basic and most important part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "at the core of The lack of government funding is at the core of the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard central part of some fruits, such as apples, that contains the seeds:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't throw your apple core on the floor!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the centre of a planet:",
        "examples": [
          "The earth's core is a hot, molten mix of iron and nickel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The core of a nuclear reactor (= a device in which atoms are changed to produce energy) is the place where fission (= the dividing of atoms) happens.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the muscles around your pelvis, hips, and abdomen that you use in most body movements:",
        "examples": [
          "These exercises are designed to strengthen your core."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin cylinder-shaped mass of material taken out of the earth for study",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "most important or most basic:",
        "examples": [
          "They are cutting back production of some of their core products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a value, belief, etc. that is basic and more important than any other:",
        "examples": [
          "The final status negotiations would focus on the core issues of the peace process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important or largest part of a company's business activities:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's core operations include entertainment and aviation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important parts of a course of study, that all students must learn:",
        "examples": [
          "We want to see greater provision of subjects outside the core curriculum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "found in the main part of the body, but not the arms or the legs:",
        "examples": [
          "Pilates is good for strengthening the core muscles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the core from a piece of fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "Peel and core the pears before cooking them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in newspapers, magazines, and on social media to form words describing a particular type of style in clothes, music, furniture, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Cottagecore is an internet aesthetic that celebrates an idealized rural life.",
          "The website has a section on classic novels entitled \"Lit-core\".",
          "When are fashion journalists going to stop putting the word \"-core\" at the end of everything?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard, central part of some fruits, such as apples, which contains the seeds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the center or most important part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Farmers formed the core of traditional party support.",
          "Safety concerns are at the core of the new federal policies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The core of the earth is its center, made up of a liquid inner core and a solid outer core.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "central; basic:",
        "examples": [
          "We want to appeal to our core supporters without turning off undecided voters.",
          "The notion of love is one of the core values of our civilization.",
          "We have to concentrate on the core business, management said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the core of fruit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important or most basic part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the core of sth The core of the bank's business is in Hong Kong.",
          "be at the core of sth The internet is increasingly at the core of the telecoms business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most important:",
        "examples": [
          "core activities/operations",
          "core products/services They are cutting back production of some of their core products.",
          "core customers/workers",
          "core values For a company to achieve a competitive advantage it is important to have core values and a clearly defined purpose.",
          "a core market/business"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cores": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the basic and most important part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "at the core of The lack of government funding is at the core of the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard central part of some fruits, such as apples, that contains the seeds:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't throw your apple core on the floor!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the centre of a planet:",
        "examples": [
          "The earth's core is a hot, molten mix of iron and nickel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The core of a nuclear reactor (= a device in which atoms are changed to produce energy) is the place where fission (= the dividing of atoms) happens.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the muscles around your pelvis, hips, and abdomen that you use in most body movements:",
        "examples": [
          "These exercises are designed to strengthen your core."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin cylinder-shaped mass of material taken out of the earth for study",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "most important or most basic:",
        "examples": [
          "They are cutting back production of some of their core products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a value, belief, etc. that is basic and more important than any other:",
        "examples": [
          "The final status negotiations would focus on the core issues of the peace process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important or largest part of a company's business activities:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's core operations include entertainment and aviation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important parts of a course of study, that all students must learn:",
        "examples": [
          "We want to see greater provision of subjects outside the core curriculum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "found in the main part of the body, but not the arms or the legs:",
        "examples": [
          "Pilates is good for strengthening the core muscles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the core from a piece of fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "Peel and core the pears before cooking them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in newspapers, magazines, and on social media to form words describing a particular type of style in clothes, music, furniture, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Cottagecore is an internet aesthetic that celebrates an idealized rural life.",
          "The website has a section on classic novels entitled \"Lit-core\".",
          "When are fashion journalists going to stop putting the word \"-core\" at the end of everything?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard, central part of some fruits, such as apples, which contains the seeds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the center or most important part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Farmers formed the core of traditional party support.",
          "Safety concerns are at the core of the new federal policies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The core of the earth is its center, made up of a liquid inner core and a solid outer core.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "central; basic:",
        "examples": [
          "We want to appeal to our core supporters without turning off undecided voters.",
          "The notion of love is one of the core values of our civilization.",
          "We have to concentrate on the core business, management said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the core of fruit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important or most basic part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the core of sth The core of the bank's business is in Hong Kong.",
          "be at the core of sth The internet is increasingly at the core of the telecoms business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most important:",
        "examples": [
          "core activities/operations",
          "core products/services They are cutting back production of some of their core products.",
          "core customers/workers",
          "core values For a company to achieve a competitive advantage it is important to have core values and a clearly defined purpose.",
          "a core market/business"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corgi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a breed of dog with a long, strong body, short legs, and a pointed nose",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cork": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the light, soft bark (= outer covering) of a Mediterranean tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, cylinder-shaped piece of cork, plastic, or rubber that is put into the top of a bottle, especially a wine bottle, to close it:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't get the cork out of the bottle - can you try?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close a bottle by putting a cork in it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll cork the bottle and we can drink the rest later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light material obtained from the bark (= outer layer) of a tree, or a small, soft cylinder of this material that is pushed into the top of a bottle to close it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The waiter took the cork out of the bottle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corkscrew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for removing corks from bottles, that consists of a handle with a twisted metal rod to push into the cork and pull it out",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "tightly twisted or curled:",
        "examples": [
          "Her daughter's hair is a mass of wonderful red corkscrew curls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for pulling a cork out of a bottle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "corky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "like cork (= the light, soft outer covering of a Mediterranean tree):",
        "examples": [
          "These pumpkins tend to have hard, corky stems.",
          "I removed the corky skin with a vegetable peeler."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Wine is described as corky if its taste has been spoiled by the cork:",
        "examples": [
          "I sent back the wine because it was corky.",
          "We drank a rather corky but nevertheless impressive claret."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the seeds of) plants, such as wheat, maize, oats, and barley, that can be used to produce flour:",
        "examples": [
          "a sheaf of corn",
          "grains of corn"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall plant grown in many parts of the world for its yellow seeds, which are eaten as food, made into flour, or fed to animals:",
        "examples": [
          "corn-fed chickens",
          "the corn-growing areas of the Midwest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the seeds of a particular type of maize plant, eaten as a vegetable",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, painful area of hard skin that forms on the foot, especially on the toes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is old-fashioned, boring, or done to create emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "His latest movie is just low-budget corn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall plant grown for its whole yellow or white seeds which are eaten cooked, made into flour, or fed to animals:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s pick up a half dozen ears of corn for supper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, often painful area of hard skin that forms on the foot, esp. on the toes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cornbread": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of bread made from maize",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "sweet bread made from cornmeal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "corned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "cooked beef that has been preserved in salty water and spices, often sold in tins (= metal containers)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "beef (= meat from cattle) that has been preserved in salted water and spices",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "corner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the point, area, or line that is formed by the meeting of two lines, surfaces, roads, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You go around corners too fast when you're driving!",
          "on the corner There's a postbox on the corner (= the place where the street crosses another).",
          "in the corner of Click the icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.",
          "I have a bruise where I hit my leg on the corner of the table.",
          "just around the corner They live just around the corner (= very close although not in the same road) - so we see them all the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a larger area, often somewhere quiet or far away:",
        "examples": [
          "remote corner of They live in a remote corner of Scotland, miles from the nearest store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kick in football, or a shot in hockey, that is made to start play again from the corner of the playing area:",
        "examples": [
          "The referee should have intervened sooner to stop the player taking the corner.",
          "She won a corner 10 minutes from time and the striker slotted it home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first and third bases (= positions that a player must reach to score a point) on a baseball field:",
        "examples": [
          "at the corners I came to bat with runners at the corners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle corners well, badly, etc., it drives around corners in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "corner well It's a powerful car, but it doesn't corner well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force a person or an animal into a place or situation from which they cannot easily escape:",
        "examples": [
          "Once the police had cornered her in the basement, she gave herself up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the point or angle formed when two lines or surfaces meet:",
        "examples": [
          "the corner of a table",
          "We could put that chair in the far corner of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A corner is also a place where two streets meet:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll meet you at the corner of Pine and Market at 7:30."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A corner can also be a part or area of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "They lived in a remote corner of Wyoming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force a person or animal into a place or situation from which there is no escape:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] After a chase, the police cornered him in a hallway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get control of an area of business so that it is difficult for other companies to be successful in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Small low-cost airlines have cornered the market in cheap flights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cornerback": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a defending player who plays on one side of the field, outside the linebackers:",
        "examples": [
          "She interviews the former NFL cornerback.",
          "He was switched from safety to cornerback at the end of last season."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cornered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having the number of corners mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "a three-cornered hat"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cornering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle corners well, badly, etc., it drives around corners in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "corner well It's a powerful car, but it doesn't corner well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force a person or an animal into a place or situation from which they cannot easily escape:",
        "examples": [
          "Once the police had cornered her in the basement, she gave herself up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the point, area, or line that is formed by the meeting of two lines, surfaces, roads, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You go around corners too fast when you're driving!",
          "on the corner There's a postbox on the corner (= the place where the street crosses another).",
          "in the corner of Click the icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.",
          "I have a bruise where I hit my leg on the corner of the table.",
          "just around the corner They live just around the corner (= very close although not in the same road) - so we see them all the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a larger area, often somewhere quiet or far away:",
        "examples": [
          "remote corner of They live in a remote corner of Scotland, miles from the nearest store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kick in football, or a shot in hockey, that is made to start play again from the corner of the playing area:",
        "examples": [
          "The referee should have intervened sooner to stop the player taking the corner.",
          "She won a corner 10 minutes from time and the striker slotted it home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first and third bases (= positions that a player must reach to score a point) on a baseball field:",
        "examples": [
          "at the corners I came to bat with runners at the corners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle corners well, badly, etc., it drives around corners in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "corner well It's a powerful car, but it doesn't corner well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force a person or an animal into a place or situation from which they cannot easily escape:",
        "examples": [
          "Once the police had cornered her in the basement, she gave herself up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the point or angle formed when two lines or surfaces meet:",
        "examples": [
          "the corner of a table",
          "We could put that chair in the far corner of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A corner is also a place where two streets meet:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll meet you at the corner of Pine and Market at 7:30."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A corner can also be a part or area of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "They lived in a remote corner of Wyoming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force a person or animal into a place or situation from which there is no escape:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] After a chase, the police cornered him in a hallway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get control of an area of business so that it is difficult for other companies to be successful in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Small low-cost airlines have cornered the market in cheap flights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cornerstone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stone in a corner of a building, especially one with the date when the building was made or other writing on it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something of great importance that everything else depends on:",
        "examples": [
          "In most countries, the family unit is still the cornerstone of society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large stone near the base of a building where two walls meet, often giving information about the building and sometimes put in position with a ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "A large group of officials attended a cornerstone laying at that new plant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something of great importance on which everything else depends:",
        "examples": [
          "Funds for the school system were the cornerstone of his budget proposal.",
          "All the parties to the dispute agree that ready access to the law is a cornerstone of democracy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cornfield": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a field that is used for growing corn",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a field used for growing corn",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "corns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the seeds of) plants, such as wheat, maize, oats, and barley, that can be used to produce flour:",
        "examples": [
          "a sheaf of corn",
          "grains of corn"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall plant grown in many parts of the world for its yellow seeds, which are eaten as food, made into flour, or fed to animals:",
        "examples": [
          "corn-fed chickens",
          "the corn-growing areas of the Midwest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the seeds of a particular type of maize plant, eaten as a vegetable",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, painful area of hard skin that forms on the foot, especially on the toes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is old-fashioned, boring, or done to create emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "His latest movie is just low-budget corn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall plant grown for its whole yellow or white seeds which are eaten cooked, made into flour, or fed to animals:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s pick up a half dozen ears of corn for supper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, often painful area of hard skin that forms on the foot, esp. on the toes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cornwall": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a county (= an area with its own local government) in southwestern England:",
        "examples": [
          "They always went either to Devon or Cornwall for their holidays.",
          "The economy of Cornwall is still heavily reliant on traditional industries such as fishing, farming, and tourism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of jokes, films, stories, etc.) showing no new ideas or too often repeated, and therefore not funny or interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "corny jokes",
          "I couldn't watch the whole movie - it was just too corny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emotional and obvious from having been used too often:",
        "examples": [
          "It sounds corny, but when I get to the beach I feel like a kid again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corolla": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "all of the petals of a flower as a group",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "corona": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a circle of light that can sometimes be seen around the moon at night, or around the sun during an eclipse (= a time when the moon is positioned exactly between the sun and the earth)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer atmosphere of a star, for example the sun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top rounded part of a body part such as a tooth or the skull",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "coronation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a ceremony at which a person is made king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "He was present at the coronation of Queen Victoria."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is chosen for an important job without having to win an election or other competition:",
        "examples": [
          "If nobody else stands against him this won't be a vote, it will be a coronation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ceremony at which a person is made king or queen",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "coroner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official who examines the reasons for a person's death, especially if it was violent or unexpected",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official who examines the causes of a person’s death, esp. if it was violent or unexpected",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "corp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "General Motors Corp. announced they would beat the deadline by one year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corporal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of low rank in the army or the air force:",
        "examples": [
          "Corporal Green/Sam Green",
          "[ as form of address ] Thank you, Corporal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in the military of low rank, below a sergeant",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "corporate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a large company:",
        "examples": [
          "corporate finance",
          "a corporate merger",
          "corporate executives"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or shared by a whole group and not just of a single member:",
        "examples": [
          "corporate responsibility All adults take corporate responsibility for the upbringing of the tribe's children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a business, especially a large business:",
        "examples": [
          "corporate bosses",
          "Analysts are expecting share prices to fall in the first quarter of next year because of poor corporate earnings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to large companies that have a lot of influence in the economy of the US, Britain, Germany, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Corporate America is starting to look at the millions of cars it owns for traveling salesmen as an area where it can save money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company, especially a large one:",
        "examples": [
          "major corporates"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bonds in companies:",
        "examples": [
          "Their current split is 48% in stocks; 42% in bonds, mostly good-yielding corporates; and the rest in cash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corporation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large company or group of companies that is controlled together as a single organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a multinational corporation",
          "the British Broadcasting Corporation",
          "She didn't want to work for a big corporation where everything was so impersonal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the organization in a particular town or city that is responsible for services such as cleaning roads:",
        "examples": [
          "a municipal corporation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization, esp. a business, that has a legally separate existence from the people who run it:",
        "examples": [
          "multinational corporations",
          "She was elected to the board of directors of the corporation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large company, or a group of companies that are controlled as a single organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Whether you work for a large corporation or small company, following these easy guidelines can help you to succeed.",
          "a global/multinational corporation It is a global corporation with over 416,000 employees in 190 countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, a public organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The city formed a nonprofit local government corporation.",
          "British Airways was a public corporation at that time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corporations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large company or group of companies that is controlled together as a single organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a multinational corporation",
          "the British Broadcasting Corporation",
          "She didn't want to work for a big corporation where everything was so impersonal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the organization in a particular town or city that is responsible for services such as cleaning roads:",
        "examples": [
          "a municipal corporation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization, esp. a business, that has a legally separate existence from the people who run it:",
        "examples": [
          "multinational corporations",
          "She was elected to the board of directors of the corporation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large company, or a group of companies that are controlled as a single organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Whether you work for a large corporation or small company, following these easy guidelines can help you to succeed.",
          "a global/multinational corporation It is a global corporation with over 416,000 employees in 190 countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, a public organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The city formed a nonprofit local government corporation.",
          "British Airways was a public corporation at that time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corporeal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "physical and not spiritual",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "corps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a military unit trained to perform particular duties:",
        "examples": [
          "the Royal Army Medical Corps",
          "the intelligence corps"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are connected because they are involved in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "the diplomatic corps",
          "the press corps",
          "A corps of technicians is accompanying the band on their tour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who work together in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The diplomatic corps in Washington includes representatives of most of the countries in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A corps is also a military unit or a special part of a country’s military forces:",
        "examples": [
          "the Marine Corps"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corpse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dead body, usually of a person:",
        "examples": [
          "The actor had to play a corpse lying in a morgue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start laughing in a way you cannot control during a performance, or to make someone else do this; a word used by actors and performers:",
        "examples": [
          "The scene was so ludicrous it was hard to play without corpsing.",
          "He had a tendency to corpse in the middle of the sketch.",
          "She started giggling, with that helpless gurgle that has corpsed so many of her fellow actors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dead body, esp. of a human",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "corpses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dead body, usually of a person:",
        "examples": [
          "The actor had to play a corpse lying in a morgue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start laughing in a way you cannot control during a performance, or to make someone else do this; a word used by actors and performers:",
        "examples": [
          "The scene was so ludicrous it was hard to play without corpsing.",
          "He had a tendency to corpse in the middle of the sketch.",
          "She started giggling, with that helpless gurgle that has corpsed so many of her fellow actors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dead body, esp. of a human",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "corpus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a collection of written or spoken material stored on a computer and used to find out how language is used:",
        "examples": [
          "All the dictionary examples are taken from a corpus of billions of words."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of a single writer's work, or of writing about a particular subject",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a body or the main part of an organ",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of written and spoken language used in the study of language and in writing dictionaries",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "corral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area surrounded by a fence for keeping horses or cattle in, especially in North America",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move horses or cattle into a corral",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring a group of people together and keep them in one place, especially in order to control them:",
        "examples": [
          "Police corralled most of the demonstrators in a small area near the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area surrounded by a fence for keeping horses or cattle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "correct": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in agreement with the true facts or with what is generally accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "a correct answer",
          "\"Is that the correct spelling?\" \"I don't know - look it up in a dictionary.\"",
          "it is correct to It's not correct to describe them as \"students\".",
          "formal \"Your name is Angela Black?\" \"That is correct.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "taking or showing great care to behave or speak in a way that is generally accepted and approved of:",
        "examples": [
          "correct in He's very correct in his dress/speech/manner, isn't he?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or tell someone that something is wrong and to make it right:",
        "examples": [
          "Students said it was helpful if the teacher corrected their pronunciation.",
          "I have 30 homework assignments to correct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a medical treatment corrects a particular condition, it cures the condition or makes it easier to manage:",
        "examples": [
          "glasses to correct poor vision",
          "a chair that corrects bad posture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said as a polite and slightly formal way of disagreeing with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think we arranged the meeting for the 12 December."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in agreement with the true facts or with a generally accepted standard:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s your responsibility to see that your tax return is correct.",
          "Do you have the correct time?",
          "\"Did you testify that you recognized this man?\" \"That’s correct.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or fix what is wrong; make right:",
        "examples": [
          "He knew she was mistaken but made no effort to correct her.",
          "It is the policy of this newspaper to correct errors of fact that appear in its news columns.",
          "Doctors can now use laser surgery to correct certain eye problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if prices, values, etc. correct or correct themselves, they change and become more normal after a period of being too high, too low, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The market is positioned to correct and that is what's happening.",
          "Experts believe this is merely a slowdown in the economy that will correct itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change an amount, a calculation, etc. in order to make it more accurate, by considering certain facts:",
        "examples": [
          "These figures have been corrected to allow for inflation",
          "correct sth for sth The mid-year review did not correct the accounts for exchange-rate fluctuation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corrected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or tell someone that something is wrong and to make it right:",
        "examples": [
          "Students said it was helpful if the teacher corrected their pronunciation.",
          "I have 30 homework assignments to correct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a medical treatment corrects a particular condition, it cures the condition or makes it easier to manage:",
        "examples": [
          "glasses to correct poor vision",
          "a chair that corrects bad posture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said as a polite and slightly formal way of disagreeing with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think we arranged the meeting for the 12 December."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "correcting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or tell someone that something is wrong and to make it right:",
        "examples": [
          "Students said it was helpful if the teacher corrected their pronunciation.",
          "I have 30 homework assignments to correct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a medical treatment corrects a particular condition, it cures the condition or makes it easier to manage:",
        "examples": [
          "glasses to correct poor vision",
          "a chair that corrects bad posture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said as a polite and slightly formal way of disagreeing with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think we arranged the meeting for the 12 December."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "correction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a change made to something in order to correct or improve it, or the action of making such a change:",
        "examples": [
          "She was disappointed to see her essay returned with a huge number of corrections in red ink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in prices in a financial market, especially when they go down after a period of being too high in relation to the real situation in a company, the economy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It looks like last week's correction is over and prices are going to go higher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "punishment of a type that is intended to improve bad behaviour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of methods available for punishing and treating people who have committed crimes:",
        "examples": [
          "a corrections officer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change to make something right or correct, or the act of making such changes:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I made a number of corrections to the manuscript.",
          "[ U ] Several errors in this report need correction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in the prices in a financial market, especially when they go down after a period when they have been too high in relation to the real situation in companies, the economy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It looks like last week's correction is over and prices are going to go higher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of making something, for example an amount or a calculation, more accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "correction to sth No corrections to these figures will be allowed once the form has been submitted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "correctional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the punishment and treatment of people who have committed crimes:",
        "examples": [
          "a correctional program",
          "correctional personnel"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corrections": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the set of methods available for punishing and treating people who have committed crimes:",
        "examples": [
          "a corrections officer",
          "She works for the New York Department of Corrections.",
          "He was booked into the county corrections facility on Monday.",
          "Protestors called for more communication from corrections officials.",
          "A spokesperson for Youth Corrections said the director would be personally investigating the claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the government system responsible for people who have committed crimes:",
        "examples": [
          "corrections officers",
          "the department of corrections"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "correctly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is in agreement with the true facts or with what is generally accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "Have I pronounced your name correctly?",
          "Correctly answer this question for your chance to win a car!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a way of speaking or behaving) in a way that is generally accepted and approved of:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother took elocution lessons so she could speak correctly.",
          "My parents have taught me to behave correctly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "correlation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a connection or relationship between two or more facts, numbers, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "correlation between There's a correlation between smoking and cancer.",
          "negative correlation Some evidence even suggests there is a negative correlation between quality and expenditure in health care (= when one goes up, the other goes down).",
          "positive correlation The study found a positive correlation between sleep and higher achievement at school (= when one increases, the other also increases).",
          "correlation with Do sodium levels in the body have a direct correlation with high blood pressure?",
          "correlation to Some are not convinced that the crackdown on drugs in the city has any correlation to the fall in violent crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a connection between two or more things:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a proven correlation between educational level and income."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a connection between two or more things:",
        "examples": [
          "correlation between sth and sth The research aims to identify if there is a correlation between corporate reputation and profits.",
          "correlation with sth Does the way workers feel they are perceived by their employers have a correlation with ambition?",
          "a clear/close/direct correlation Expenditure on training has a clear correlation with productivity.",
          "low/little/no correlation Stocks do not respond to rate changes in the same way as bonds do, so there is little correlation between stock and bond value with respect to interest rates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "correspond": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to match or be similar or equal:",
        "examples": [
          "correspond to The money I've saved corresponds roughly to the amount I need for my plane ticket.",
          "The American FBI corresponds to the British MI5.",
          "correspond with His story of what happened that night didn't correspond with the witness's version."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate by writing a letter or sending an email:",
        "examples": [
          "correspond with I've been corresponding with several experts in the field.",
          "They corresponded for years but never met."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be similar or the same in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "Her version of that meeting does not correspond with what I remember (= I remember it differently)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange letters:",
        "examples": [
          "I corresponded with him when he was at school.",
          "We correspond by e-mail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone by letter or email:",
        "examples": [
          "correspond with sb There has been some problem in the way insurers are corresponding with customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to match something, or be similar or equal to something:",
        "examples": [
          "closely/directly correspond to/with sth The dip in their sales in-store directly corresponds to the increase in sales online."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "correspondence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "letters, especially official or business letters:",
        "examples": [
          "Any further correspondence should be sent to my new address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of writing, receiving, and reading letters, especially between two people:",
        "examples": [
          "correspondence with Her correspondence with Jim lasted many years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a connection between two things:",
        "examples": [
          "correspondence between The survey found no correspondence between crime and unemployment rates.",
          "Here, the correspondency between the two situations ends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "letters written from one person to another, or the activity of writing and receiving letters:",
        "examples": [
          "She was behind in her correspondence, and had at least six letters to write."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written communications such as letters and emails:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep copies of all correspondence.",
          "email/written correspondence",
          "correspondence between sb and sb He was ordered to supply copies of any correspondence between his office and the client in question.",
          "correspondence from/to/with sb Telephone calls and correspondence to the company were ignored.",
          "private/personal/official correspondence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending and receiving written communications:",
        "examples": [
          "They entered into an agreement by correspondence.",
          "be in correspondence with sb I have been in correspondence with the bank for nearly a year about this.",
          "enter into correspondence (with sb) No correspondence will be entered into."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a connection between two things:",
        "examples": [
          "a close/direct correspondence between sth and sth There is not necessarily a direct correspondence between salary level and job satisfaction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "correspondent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person employed by a newspaper, a television station, etc. to report on a particular subject or send reports from a foreign country:",
        "examples": [
          "a war correspondent",
          "the education correspondent for the Guardian"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who writes letters:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a terrible correspondent - I never seem to get the time to write."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, television station, etc., to report news on a particular subject or from a place that is far away:",
        "examples": [
          "He works as a correspondent in Moscow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who writes letters to another person:",
        "examples": [
          "Willa was not a good correspondent, and often didn’t write for months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who writes a letter or email:",
        "examples": [
          "an email correspondent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works for a newspaper, television station, etc. and whose job is to report on a particular subject or from another country:",
        "examples": [
          "business/labour/legal, etc. correspondent Our guest is financial correspondent at the New York Times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "corresponding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "similar to, connected with, or caused by something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Company losses were 50 percent worse than in the corresponding period last year.",
          "As the course becomes more difficult, there's usually a corresponding drop in attendance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "similar or the same in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "Income was up compared to the corresponding (= similar) period last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "similar to or the same as something that you have just mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "Profit growth this year is estimated to rise 12.6% from the corresponding period last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening as a result of something that you have just mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "Such pressures lead to employee exhaustion with corresponding declines in productivity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corresponds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to match or be similar or equal:",
        "examples": [
          "correspond to The money I've saved corresponds roughly to the amount I need for my plane ticket.",
          "The American FBI corresponds to the British MI5.",
          "correspond with His story of what happened that night didn't correspond with the witness's version."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate by writing a letter or sending an email:",
        "examples": [
          "correspond with I've been corresponding with several experts in the field.",
          "They corresponded for years but never met."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be similar or the same in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "Her version of that meeting does not correspond with what I remember (= I remember it differently)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange letters:",
        "examples": [
          "I corresponded with him when he was at school.",
          "We correspond by e-mail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone by letter or email:",
        "examples": [
          "correspond with sb There has been some problem in the way insurers are corresponding with customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to match something, or be similar or equal to something:",
        "examples": [
          "closely/directly correspond to/with sth The dip in their sales in-store directly corresponds to the increase in sales online."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corridor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long passage in a building or train, especially with rooms on either side:",
        "examples": [
          "Her office is at the end of the corridor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of one country's land that goes through another country:",
        "examples": [
          "the Polish corridor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long passage in a building, ship, or train, esp. with rooms on one or both side:",
        "examples": [
          "The bathroom is at the end of the corridor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow region between two or more large cities, or an area along a busy road:",
        "examples": [
          "the Boston to Washington corridor",
          "the Route 28 corridor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corridors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long passage in a building or train, especially with rooms on either side:",
        "examples": [
          "Her office is at the end of the corridor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of one country's land that goes through another country:",
        "examples": [
          "the Polish corridor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long passage in a building, ship, or train, esp. with rooms on one or both side:",
        "examples": [
          "The bathroom is at the end of the corridor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow region between two or more large cities, or an area along a busy road:",
        "examples": [
          "the Boston to Washington corridor",
          "the Route 28 corridor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corroborate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to add proof to an account, statement, idea, etc. with new information:",
        "examples": [
          "Recent research seems to corroborate his theory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add information in support of an idea, opinion, or statement:",
        "examples": [
          "Recent research seems to corroborate the theory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corroborated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add proof to an account, statement, idea, etc. with new information:",
        "examples": [
          "Recent research seems to corroborate his theory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corroborating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "adding proof to an account, statement, idea, etc. with new information:",
        "examples": [
          "corroborating evidence/reports",
          "You offer no corroborating material to back up your assertions.",
          "The patient's partner can provide useful and corroborative information about the patient's background."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corroboration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of proving an account, statement, idea, etc. with new information:",
        "examples": [
          "Without corroboration from forensic tests, it will be difficult to prove that the suspect is guilty.",
          "They could find no independent corroboration that he was telling the truth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corrosive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A corrosive substance causes damage by chemical action:",
        "examples": [
          "a highly corrosive acid"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "harmful and causing bad feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "the corrosive influence of racism"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corrupt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dishonestly using your position or power to get an advantage, especially for money:",
        "examples": [
          "Both companies are under investigation for corrupt practices.",
          "The whole system was corrupt - every official she approached wanted money before helping her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "morally bad:",
        "examples": [
          "a corrupt society"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When information on a computer becomes corrupt, it cannot be used because it has changed and become wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "corrupt data",
          "a corrupt file"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something become dishonest or immoral:",
        "examples": [
          "The study claimed that violence on television corrupts the minds of children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change information on a computer so that it is wrong and cannot be used:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the data on the hard drive was corrupted when the power went out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dishonest and willing to use your position or power to your own advantage, esp. for money:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s been called the most politically corrupt city in the nation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Corrupt also means bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Your philosophy is corrupt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone dishonest and willing to use their position or power for personal advantage, esp. to get money:",
        "examples": [
          "Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.",
          "Don’t let your friends corrupt you (= have a bad moral influence on you)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If information in a computer is corrupted, it is damaged and can no longer be used.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "using your position or power dishonestly or illegally for your own advantage, especially to make money:",
        "examples": [
          "a corrupt businessman/official/manager, etc. On the advice of a corrupt financial adviser, the accused understated their income by tens of thousands of dollars.",
          "corrupt activities/practices"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe information on a computer that has been damaged or changed in some way and cannot be used:",
        "examples": [
          "corrupt data/files"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to influence someone into doing bad or dishonest things:",
        "examples": [
          "It is said that power can corrupt people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change or damage the information on a computer file so that it cannot be used:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the data on the hard drive was corrupted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corrupted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something become dishonest or immoral:",
        "examples": [
          "The study claimed that violence on television corrupts the minds of children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change information on a computer so that it is wrong and cannot be used:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the data on the hard drive was corrupted when the power went out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corruptible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be made to do something dishonest or immoral:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people have more confidence in women because they feel they are less corruptible.",
          "Perhaps some systems of government are more corruptible than others."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corrupting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something become dishonest or immoral:",
        "examples": [
          "The study claimed that violence on television corrupts the minds of children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change information on a computer so that it is wrong and cannot be used:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the data on the hard drive was corrupted when the power went out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corruption": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "illegal, bad, or dishonest behaviour, especially by people in positions of power:",
        "examples": [
          "expose corruption The film is about a young police officer and his struggle to expose corruption in the force.",
          "Political corruption is widespread throughout the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in language, a word whose original form has been changed:",
        "examples": [
          "The swear word \"bloody\" is wrongly thought by some to be a corruption of the words \"by our Lady\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of information on a computer being changed so that it is wrong and cannot be used:",
        "examples": [
          "data corruption"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dishonest or illegal behaviour involving a person in a position of power, for example, accepting money for doing something illegal or immoral:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a member of the team looking into allegations of corruption in the local government building-works department.",
          "Aragon pleaded not guilty to all corruption charges.",
          "In some of these markets corruption is rife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of information on a computer being damaged in some way and not able to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "data corruption"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corrupts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dishonestly using your position or power to get an advantage, especially for money:",
        "examples": [
          "Both companies are under investigation for corrupt practices.",
          "The whole system was corrupt - every official she approached wanted money before helping her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "morally bad:",
        "examples": [
          "a corrupt society"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When information on a computer becomes corrupt, it cannot be used because it has changed and become wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "corrupt data",
          "a corrupt file"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something become dishonest or immoral:",
        "examples": [
          "The study claimed that violence on television corrupts the minds of children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change information on a computer so that it is wrong and cannot be used:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the data on the hard drive was corrupted when the power went out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dishonest and willing to use your position or power to your own advantage, esp. for money:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s been called the most politically corrupt city in the nation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Corrupt also means bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Your philosophy is corrupt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone dishonest and willing to use their position or power for personal advantage, esp. to get money:",
        "examples": [
          "Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.",
          "Don’t let your friends corrupt you (= have a bad moral influence on you)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If information in a computer is corrupted, it is damaged and can no longer be used.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "using your position or power dishonestly or illegally for your own advantage, especially to make money:",
        "examples": [
          "a corrupt businessman/official/manager, etc. On the advice of a corrupt financial adviser, the accused understated their income by tens of thousands of dollars.",
          "corrupt activities/practices"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe information on a computer that has been damaged or changed in some way and cannot be used:",
        "examples": [
          "corrupt data/files"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to influence someone into doing bad or dishonest things:",
        "examples": [
          "It is said that power can corrupt people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change or damage the information on a computer file so that it cannot be used:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the data on the hard drive was corrupted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corsage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, decorative group of flowers that a woman pins to her clothes or ties around her wrist, usually for a special occasion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of flowers that a woman pins to her clothes near her chest or wears on her wrist, usually for a special occasion",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "corset": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of underwear that fits tightly around the middle part of the body, worn for support and to make the waist appear smaller, especially by women in the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tight piece of underwear made from elastic material, worn in the past on the middle part of a woman’s body to make her waist appear smaller",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cortex": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the outer layer, especially of the brain and other organs:",
        "examples": [
          "the cerebral cortex"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cortisol": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hormone (= a chemical made in the body) produced by the adrenal glands (= small organs above the kidneys) in response to stress (= the state of feeling frightened, very worried, threatened by danger, etc.):",
        "examples": [
          "Producing too much or too little cortisol can cause health problems.",
          "Stress raises cortisol levels, suppressing antibodies and thereby weakening your immune system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hormone cortisol used as a medical drug to treat inflammation (= sore, swollen areas), for example on the skin or in the joints:",
        "examples": [
          "Administration of an immunosuppressant like cortisol will help reduce inflammation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "corvette": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of sports car (= a fast, low car) made by Chevrolet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small warship (= a ship with guns, used for fighting)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "corvettes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of sports car (= a fast, low car) made by Chevrolet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small warship (= a ship with guns, used for fighting)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not standard for because:",
        "examples": [
          "You can cook dinner tonight cos I did it last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cosmetic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "substances that you put on your face or body that are intended to improve your appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "We sell a wide range of cosmetics and toiletries at a very reasonable price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Cosmetic changes, etc. are intended to make you believe that something is better when, really, the problem has not been solved:",
        "examples": [
          "They were offered a few cosmetic improvements to their working conditions, but nothing of significance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to substances or treatments that are intended to improve your appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "a cosmetic cream"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of changes and improvements) intended to improve the appearance of something without changing its basic structure; superficial:",
        "examples": [
          "Whether the change is more cosmetic than concrete is a matter of opinion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cream or other substance that you put on your skin, hair, etc. in order to improve its appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "Europe is the world's largest market for cosmetics.",
          "cosmetics industry/retailer, etc. The cosmetics industry has remained strong during the recession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a small change, etc. that is made in order to make something seem better than it was before, and that does not really affect its basic character:",
        "examples": [
          "We are committed to addressing the root causes of our problems rather than making only short-term cosmetic changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a substance or treatment that is used to improve someone's appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "The popularity of cosmetic surgery continues to soar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cosmetics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "substances that you put on your face or body that are intended to improve your appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "We sell a wide range of cosmetics and toiletries at a very reasonable price.",
          "We learned to make facial scrubs and other cosmetics from herbs.",
          "We only sell cruelty-free cosmetics and toiletries.",
          "She worked in the cosmetics section of a large department store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "substances put on the face or body that are intended to improve its appearance or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Some women spend a fortune on cosmetics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cosmic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the universe and the natural processes that happen in it:",
        "examples": [
          "cosmic dust/radiation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great:",
        "examples": [
          "of cosmic proportions The earthquake was a disaster of cosmic proportions.",
          "on a cosmic scale The voyage was characterized by mayhem and disappointment on a cosmic scale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the cosmos rather than to the earth alone:",
        "examples": [
          "cosmic dust/rays"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml Cosmic also means very great:",
        "examples": [
          "a disaster of cosmic proportions"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cosmonaut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an astronaut (= a person who travels into space) from Russia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Soviet or Russian astronaut (= a person trained to go into space)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cosmopolitan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing or having experience of people and things from many different parts of the world:",
        "examples": [
          "New York is a highly cosmopolitan city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has experience of many different parts of the world:",
        "examples": [
          "Lisa is a real cosmopolitan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a red alcoholic drink made by mixing together vodka, triple sec (= an alcoholic drink made with oranges), cranberry juice and lime juice:",
        "examples": [
          "We ordered mint mojitos, cosmopolitans, and martinis.",
          "You can spend a few hours sipping Cosmopolitans at the hotel's luxurious bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing people and things from many different parts of the world, or having experience of many different places and things:",
        "examples": [
          "a cosmopolitan city",
          "Gwen’s a very cosmopolitan young woman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cosmos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the universe considered as a system with an order and pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "The brightest objects in the cosmos are pulsars.",
          "There are many ideas about our place in the cosmos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant grown in gardens for its brightly coloured flowers, which are produced for a long period :",
        "examples": [
          "Cosmos seeds are easy to plant and grow and will get your gardening off to a great start.",
          "In summer, sunflowers and cosmos brightened the roadside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the universe considered as a system with an order and pattern",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cost": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money needed to buy, do, or make something:",
        "examples": [
          "at no extra cost When you buy a new computer, you usually get software included at no extra cost.",
          "cover the cost In most cases, two salaries are essential to cover the cost of (= pay for) raising a family.",
          "cut the cost The supermarket chain announced that it was cutting the cost of all its fresh and frozen meat.",
          "rising cost It's difficult for most people to deal with the rising cost of healthcare.",
          "at cost I was able to buy the damaged goods at cost (= for only the amount of money needed to produce or obtain the goods, without any extra money added for profit)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money needed for a business or to do a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "cut costs We need to cut our advertising costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is given, needed, or lost in order to get a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "cost in We were going to paint the house ourselves, but when we considered the cost in time and effort, we decided to get a painter to do it for us.",
          "at the cost of The driver managed not to hit the child who ran in front of his car, but only at the cost of injuring himself.",
          "personal cost She has finally got the job she wanted, but at great personal cost (= she has had to give up other things that were important to her)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn or discover something because of an unpleasant or difficult experience:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not worth getting into an argument with Paula, as I learned to my cost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something costs an amount of money, you must pay that amount to buy or do it:",
        "examples": [
          "\"How much does this book cost?\" \"It costs £25.\"",
          "it costs something to do something It costs a lot to buy a house in this part of Sydney.",
          "[ + two objects ] The trip will cost you $1,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate the cost of something:",
        "examples": [
          "My boss asked me to cost the materials for the new fence and gate.",
          "cost something out They costed out the production of these special boxes and decided they were too expensive.",
          "You're going to have to cost everything out before you start the project.",
          "Has your plan been properly costed?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy or cause someone to lose something valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "cost lives Drinking and driving costs lives (= can cause accidents in which people die).",
          "[ + two objects ] His affairs cost him his marriage (= his marriage ended because of them).",
          "cost someone's life A single small mistake nearly cost him his life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money needed to buy, do, or make something, or an amount spent for something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Education costs continue to rise.",
          "[ U ] Most computers come with software included at no extra cost.",
          "[ U ] The area has both high-cost and low-cost housing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law Costs is the money given to a person who wins a legal case to pay for the cost of taking the matter to a law court.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "that which is given, needed, or lost in order to obtain something:",
        "examples": [
          "He supported the refugees at great personal cost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to need you to pay a particular amount of money in order for you to buy or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The trip will cost (you) $1000.",
          "It costs a lot to buy a house these days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be forced to give or lose something in order to obtain something:",
        "examples": [
          "If you give him a chance to hit the ball, it could cost you the ballgame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that has to be spent in order to buy, do, or make something:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people are reluctant to seek the help of a financial adviser because of the cost.",
          "the cost of (doing) sth What's the cost of an international call?",
          "cut/lower/reduce the cost If states shared the risk of catastrophic events, this would lower the cost for policyholders.",
          "increase/raise/push up the cost New standards will increase the cost of making and selling diesel vehicles.",
          "the cost increases/rises/goes up Raw material costs have risen faster than expected.",
          "the cost goes down/drops/falls The cost of farm subsidies is expected to fall thanks to large exports and healthy prices.",
          "an increase/rise in the cost of sth an increase in the cost of goods and services",
          "travel/childcare/healthcare costs All travel costs will be reimbursed by your employer.",
          "legal/medical/insurance costs Republican candidates offered tax credits to lower health insurance costs.",
          "high/rising/spiralling cost(s) Spiralling fuel costs have hit motorists hard.",
          "additional/average/extra cost The average cost of insuring a family car in 2011 was £360.",
          "estimated/projected cost Total projected cost is $2.5 billion.",
          "cover/pay/meet the cost A one-off disposal fee covers the cost of collection and recycling",
          "at a cost of $4 billion/£150,000, etc. plans to build ten new power stations at a cost of £2 billion each",
          "the cost to sb \"What will the cost to taxpayers be?\" is the question on everyone's lips.",
          "Strategic alliances can provide growth at a fraction of the cost of going it alone.",
          "Apartments in Brooklyn often sell at half the cost of apartments in Manhattan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that a company or organization has to spend regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "Company legislation deals with key issues such as costs, advertising, and promotional spend.",
          "the costs of (doing) sth Small companies find it hard to bear the costs of promotion and distribution.",
          "cut/reduce/rein in costs There was a drive to cut costs by using fewer suppliers.",
          "high/rising/escalating costs Escalating costs have adversely affected profits.",
          "increase/rise in costs Technological advances have sparked most of the rise in costs, industry analysts claimed.",
          "reduction in costs A reduction in costs should help boost end-of-year figures.",
          "administrative/labour/production costs",
          "energy/fuel costs",
          "additional/actual/extra costs The OFT said yesterday that credit card providers could only charge for the actual costs of processing late payments.",
          "incur costs Adequate compensation should be provided for any costs incurred.",
          "cover/recover/recoup costs Because private farmers can't recoup their costs, they are cutting production.",
          "costs rise/go up/increase Staff costs have risen by 20% in the past two years.",
          "costs come/go down Alternative energy sources will become more widely used as costs come down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that is spent to produce goods or services, before any profit is added for the manufacturer or producer:",
        "examples": [
          "Mass-market retailers often sell items such as bread and milk at cost to pull in customers.",
          "Supermarkets were accused of encouraging irresponsible drinking by selling beer and cider at below cost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that a company has to pay and that appears in its accounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The amount paid for the lease should be entered as a cost in the profit and loss account.",
          "The depreciation of the value of equipment is treated as a cost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is given, needed or lost in order to get a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "cost to sb/sth We will help you run your business with less cost to the environment.",
          "at a cost to sth She continued in the job, but at a great cost to her health.",
          "cost in sth They felt that continuing with the project was not worth the cost in time and effort.",
          "considerable/enormous/great cost"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money that helps pay for the lawyers and the court in a legal case, usually paid by the person or organization that has lost the case:",
        "examples": [
          "They were fined $50,000 and ordered to pay $10,000 in costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something costs a particular amount of money, you have to pay that amount in order to buy or have it:",
        "examples": [
          "cost $1 million/£500,000, etc. Calls cost 60 cents per minute.",
          "cost sb $1 million/£500,00, etc. Deregulation allowed the company to fix electricity prices, costing consumers billions of dollars.",
          "cost more/less than Stamp duty is up to 3% on properties costing more than £250,000.",
          "cost about/around/up to luxury apartments costing up to £900,000 each",
          "be expected/estimated to cost The project, which was originally expected to cost $1 billion, is now estimated at $1.8 billion",
          "cost as little/much as Hundreds of items, some costing as little as $1, are for sale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something costs you your job, an opportunity, etc. it prevents you from keeping or having it:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline folded, costing 3.000 jobs.",
          "cost sb sth Problems with our suppliers could cost us the opportunity to grow our business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate the price of something or to decide how much it will cost:",
        "examples": [
          "Has the project been costed yet?",
          "cost sth at The new rail line was costed at £150 billion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "The court case will cost the company a fortune."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "costa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Costa Rica or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Costa Rica",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "costing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a calculation of the future cost of something such as a possible product:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll need accurate costings before we can agree to fund the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of calculating how much a product or service will cost, or the actual calculation itself:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll need to see some detailed costings before we can decide to go ahead with the project.",
          "This software will help you provide accurate costing for each job that you do."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "costly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "expensive, especially too expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "a costly item",
          "a costly purchase",
          "costly delays The project was subject to several costly delays.",
          "costly setbacks The industry gradually recovered after suffering two costly setbacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving a lot of loss or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "Building this bridge has already been too costly in terms of lives (= people have been killed while working on it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "This procedure can be very costly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done by making you give or lose something of value:",
        "examples": [
          "Her costly mistake allowed the opponents to score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "costly repairs",
          "The delays in the schedule proved very costly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "harmful, and involving a lot of loss or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "Their failure to consult staff members was a costly mistake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "costs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money needed for a business or to do a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "cut costs We need to cut our advertising costs.",
          "estimated costs The estimated costs of the building project are well over £1 million.",
          "These days, drugs make up the fastest growing component of our healthcare costs.",
          "Oil prices rose because of higher extraction costs.",
          "By moving production abroad, we have cut 20% of our manufacturing costs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "costume": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the set of clothes typical of a particular country or period of history:",
        "examples": [
          "Elizabethan/Edwardian/Victorian costume",
          "traditional costume In the beer tent you can see locals dressed in traditional costume.",
          "national costume The stall sells teddy bears wearing various national costumes.",
          "in costume At the airport, passengers were greeted by young women in Hawaiian costume.",
          "The dancers leading the procession were in colourful and elaborate costumes.",
          "historical costume Singers performing Mozart's operas often dress in historical costume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of clothes worn by actors in a play, television programme, or film, or worn in order to look like someone or something else for an entertainment, a party, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Wonderful costumes and props have been created for the show.",
          "Our host was wearing a clown costume.",
          "in costume She came to the audition in costume as Marie Antoinette.",
          "in a costume He then comes on stage in a superhero costume.",
          "Halloween costume The children were dressed in Halloween costumes.",
          "fancy-dress costume UK There will be a prize for the best fancy-dress costume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of clothes worn in order to look like someone else, esp. for a party or as part of an entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a clown costume"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A costume is also the set of clothes typical of a particular country or period of history:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The dancers dressed in national costume."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "costumes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the set of clothes typical of a particular country or period of history:",
        "examples": [
          "Elizabethan/Edwardian/Victorian costume",
          "traditional costume In the beer tent you can see locals dressed in traditional costume.",
          "national costume The stall sells teddy bears wearing various national costumes.",
          "in costume At the airport, passengers were greeted by young women in Hawaiian costume.",
          "The dancers leading the procession were in colourful and elaborate costumes.",
          "historical costume Singers performing Mozart's operas often dress in historical costume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of clothes worn by actors in a play, television programme, or film, or worn in order to look like someone or something else for an entertainment, a party, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Wonderful costumes and props have been created for the show.",
          "Our host was wearing a clown costume.",
          "in costume She came to the audition in costume as Marie Antoinette.",
          "in a costume He then comes on stage in a superhero costume.",
          "Halloween costume The children were dressed in Halloween costumes.",
          "fancy-dress costume UK There will be a prize for the best fancy-dress costume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of clothes worn in order to look like someone else, esp. for a party or as part of an entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a clown costume"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A costume is also the set of clothes typical of a particular country or period of history:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The dancers dressed in national costume."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cosy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "comfortable and pleasant, especially (of a building) because of being small and warm:",
        "examples": [
          "nice and cosy This room is nice and cosy in the winter.",
          "cosy little He showed me into a cosy little room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe crime or mystery stories that are not very frightening or shocking, for example not containing much violence or sex, and that often happen in pleasant places:",
        "examples": [
          "This queen of crime fiction is the name most closely associated with a cosy mystery.",
          "She wrote detective fiction of the kind US mystery fans refer to as \"cosy\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a situation that is convenient for those involved but may not be honest or legal:",
        "examples": [
          "He has some cosy arrangement/deal with his supplier, which means he's able to sell his goods more cheaply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cover that you put on a teapot or a boiled egg to keep it warm:",
        "examples": [
          "a tea cosy",
          "an egg cosy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of crime or mystery story that is not very frightening or shocking, for example not containing much violence or sex, and that often happens in a pleasant place:",
        "examples": [
          "Where \"cosies\" differ from the rest of crime fiction is in the manner of their telling (no swearing, for example) and their settings, typically a rural area or small cathedral town.",
          "The detective in a cosy is almost always an amateur, and frequently a woman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small bed for a baby or young child with high bars around the sides so that the child cannot fall out",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light bed that can be folded so that it can be easily carried and stored",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow bed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow bed made of strong material attached to a frame, esp. one that can be folded and easily carried",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cote": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in West Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small bed for a baby or young child with high bars around the sides so that the child cannot fall out",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light bed that can be folded so that it can be easily carried and stored",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow bed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow bed made of strong material attached to a frame, esp. one that can be folded and easily carried",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cottage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small house, usually in the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "country cottage They live in an idyllic country cottage, with roses around the door.",
          "thatched cottage He moved from London to live in a thatched cottage in the Cotswolds.",
          "beach cottage We rented a little beach cottage on the North Carolina coast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small house, usually away from a city or town",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cotton": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the threads that grow around the seeds of a tall plant grown especially in the US, China, and South Asia:",
        "examples": [
          "a bale of cotton"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thread or cloth made from the fibres of the cotton plant:",
        "examples": [
          "a shirt made of pure cotton",
          "She looked pretty in a simple cotton dress.",
          "UK a reel of cotton (= thread)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cotton in the form of a soft mass, usually used for cleaning your skin:",
        "examples": [
          "cotton pads"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thread or cloth made from the fiber surrounding the seeds of a tall plant, or these fibers themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "a cotton shirt/dress"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cottonwood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a North American tree whose seeds are covered with hairs that look like cotton",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of poplar tree that grows in North America and produces seeds with soft, white fibers that look like cotton",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "couch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of high bed, especially one in a doctor's office",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ often passive ] I don't understand this form - it's all couched in legal terminology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture with a back and usually arms, that two or more people can sit on at once; a sofa",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express something in a particular way, esp. in order not to upset or anger the person addressed:",
        "examples": [
          "They want to couch their response in diplomatic, not threatening, terms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "couches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of high bed, especially one in a doctor's office",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ often passive ] I don't understand this form - it's all couched in legal terminology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture with a back and usually arms, that two or more people can sit on at once; a sofa",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express something in a particular way, esp. in order not to upset or anger the person addressed:",
        "examples": [
          "They want to couch their response in diplomatic, not threatening, terms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cougar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, brown wild cat that lives in North and South America",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an older woman who has sexual relationships with younger men",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, brown, wild cat found in North and South America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cougars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, brown wild cat that lives in North and South America",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an older woman who has sexual relationships with younger men",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, brown, wild cat found in North and South America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cough": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to force air out of your lungs through your throat with a short, loud sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The smoke made me cough.",
          "I coughed all night long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sound like a cough:",
        "examples": [
          "The car engine coughed a few times, but wouldn't start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of coughing, or the sound this makes:",
        "examples": [
          "a dry cough (= one that does not produce mucus)",
          "a hacking (= very bad and loud) cough"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illness that makes you cough a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "a smoker's cough",
          "Emily has a very bad/nasty cough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force air out of your lungs through your throat with a short, loud sound, often unwillingly:",
        "examples": [
          "The smoke from the bonfire made me cough.",
          "fig. The car engine coughed a few times, but wouldn’t start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of forcing air out of your lungs through your throat with a short, loud sound, often unwillingly:",
        "examples": [
          "a dry cough",
          "There are lots of coughs and colds going around this winter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coughed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force air out of your lungs through your throat with a short, loud sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The smoke made me cough.",
          "I coughed all night long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sound like a cough:",
        "examples": [
          "The car engine coughed a few times, but wouldn't start."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coughing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force air out of your lungs through your throat with a short, loud sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The smoke made me cough.",
          "I coughed all night long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sound like a cough:",
        "examples": [
          "The car engine coughed a few times, but wouldn't start."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coughs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to force air out of your lungs through your throat with a short, loud sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The smoke made me cough.",
          "I coughed all night long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sound like a cough:",
        "examples": [
          "The car engine coughed a few times, but wouldn't start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of coughing, or the sound this makes:",
        "examples": [
          "a dry cough (= one that does not produce mucus)",
          "a hacking (= very bad and loud) cough"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illness that makes you cough a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "a smoker's cough",
          "Emily has a very bad/nasty cough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force air out of your lungs through your throat with a short, loud sound, often unwillingly:",
        "examples": [
          "The smoke from the bonfire made me cough.",
          "fig. The car engine coughed a few times, but wouldn’t start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of forcing air out of your lungs through your throat with a short, loud sound, often unwillingly:",
        "examples": [
          "a dry cough",
          "There are lots of coughs and colds going around this winter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "council": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people elected or chosen to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject, to represent a particular group of people, or to run a particular organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the United Nations Security Council",
          "This play is supported by a grant from the local arts council."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people elected to govern a particular area, town, or city, and organize services for it:",
        "examples": [
          "Residents complained to the council about the condition of the road.",
          "To apply for a disabled person's parking badge, get a form from your council.",
          "Many councils are short of money and have slashed their budgets for wildlife conservation.",
          "When does the new council take office?",
          "A majority of the council voted for the proposal.",
          "The mayor vetoed the bill, and the council failed to override his veto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people elected or chosen to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject, to represent a particular group of people, or to run a particular organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the UN Security Council",
          "The council is being pressured to approve the plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are responsible for making official decisions about a particular activity or advising people about something:",
        "examples": [
          "the UN security council",
          "a council meeting/member",
          "a governing/ruling council",
          "sit on/serve on/be elected to a council Solomon, an accountant from Portland, has been elected to the five-member investment council."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, an organization consisting of people who have been elected to govern a town, city, or area:",
        "examples": [
          "Councils can no longer fund all the services for which they are responsible.",
          "a local/town/city council",
          "a council member/meeting/worker",
          "sit on/serve/be elected to a council Councillor Jim McCabe has sat on the local council for over 20 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, a group of people who have been elected to govern a city:",
        "examples": [
          "A bill was passed by the council banning the dumping of waste within city boundaries.",
          "The city council vetoed the budget proposal.",
          "a council meeting/member",
          "sit on/serve on/be elected to a council The current mayor was first elected to the council in 2009."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "councilman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who is an elected member of a local government",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is an elected member of a local government",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "counsel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give advice, especially on social or personal problems:",
        "examples": [
          "The police have provided experts to counsel local people affected by the tragedy.",
          "counsel someone on something My job involves counselling unemployed people on how to find work.",
          "counsel someone about something She often has to counsel students about issues in their personal lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "advice:",
        "examples": [
          "I should have listened to my father's wise counsel, and saved some money instead of spending it all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one or more of the lawyers taking part in a legal case:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge addressed counsel.",
          "counsel for the defence Counsel for the defence (= the lawyer giving advice to the accused person) argued convincingly that his client was not guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give advice, esp. on social or personal problems:",
        "examples": [
          "He was counseling athletes not to take steroids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "advice:",
        "examples": [
          "The president sought counsel from his advisers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law Counsel is one or more of the lawyers taking part in a case or legally representing a person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Maloney skipped the meeting on the advice of counsel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawyer or group of lawyers whose job is to speak for someone in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "defence counsel/counsel for the defence",
          "prosecuting counsel/counsel for the prosecution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group of people whose job is to give legal advice to a company or large organization:",
        "examples": [
          "counsel for/to sb/sth She acts as tax counsel for the National Association of Realtors.",
          "Dent later became White House counsel to the president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "counseled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give advice, especially on social or personal problems:",
        "examples": [
          "The police have provided experts to counsel local people affected by the tragedy.",
          "counsel someone on something My job involves counselling unemployed people on how to find work.",
          "counsel someone about something She often has to counsel students about issues in their personal lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "advice:",
        "examples": [
          "I should have listened to my father's wise counsel, and saved some money instead of spending it all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one or more of the lawyers taking part in a legal case:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge addressed counsel.",
          "counsel for the defence Counsel for the defence (= the lawyer giving advice to the accused person) argued convincingly that his client was not guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give advice, esp. on social or personal problems:",
        "examples": [
          "He was counseling athletes not to take steroids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "advice:",
        "examples": [
          "The president sought counsel from his advisers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law Counsel is one or more of the lawyers taking part in a case or legally representing a person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Maloney skipped the meeting on the advice of counsel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawyer or group of lawyers whose job is to speak for someone in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "defence counsel/counsel for the defence",
          "prosecuting counsel/counsel for the prosecution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group of people whose job is to give legal advice to a company or large organization:",
        "examples": [
          "counsel for/to sb/sth She acts as tax counsel for the National Association of Realtors.",
          "Dent later became White House counsel to the president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "counseling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the job or process of listening to someone and giving that person advice about his or her problems:",
        "examples": [
          "a counseling service"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "counsellor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is trained to listen to people and give them advice about their problems:",
        "examples": [
          "The college now has a counsellor to help students with both personal and work problems.",
          "a marriage guidance counsellor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawyer:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] I don't think that question is relevant, counselor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes care of children at a summer camp",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has been trained to do the job of listening to people who have problems or who want to achieve something, and giving them advice:",
        "examples": [
          "An employment counselor helps individual clients to set goals for themselves in education, training and employment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "counselor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is trained to listen to people and give them advice about their problems:",
        "examples": [
          "The college now has a counselor to help students with both personal and work problems.",
          "a marriage counselor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawyer:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] I don't think that question is relevant, counselor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes care of children at a summer camp",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to provide advice, help, or encouragement:",
        "examples": [
          "a marriage/guidance counselor",
          "a camp counselor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law Counselor is used to address a lawyer:",
        "examples": [
          "Good afternoon, counselor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawyer:",
        "examples": [
          "a presidential counselor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "counselors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is trained to listen to people and give them advice about their problems:",
        "examples": [
          "The college now has a counselor to help students with both personal and work problems.",
          "a marriage counselor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawyer:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] I don't think that question is relevant, counselor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes care of children at a summer camp",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to provide advice, help, or encouragement:",
        "examples": [
          "a marriage/guidance counselor",
          "a camp counselor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law Counselor is used to address a lawyer:",
        "examples": [
          "Good afternoon, counselor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawyer:",
        "examples": [
          "a presidential counselor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "count": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say numbers one after the other in order, or to calculate the number of people or things in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The teachers counted the students as they got on to the bus.",
          "Count your money carefully to make sure it's all there.",
          "count out loud Let's count out loud (= speak the words) from one to ten.",
          "[ + question word ] We need to count who's here, so we can make sure that no one's missing.",
          "We're still waiting for the votes to be counted.",
          "count something up Count up how many correct answers you got and write the total in the box.",
          "There'll be eight for dinner, counting (= including) ourselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to count the number of people present somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "There look to be about 50 people here - I haven't counted heads yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have value or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "I've always believed that happiness counts more than money.",
          "count for My opinion doesn't count for anything around here (= no one values my opinion)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or be considered as:",
        "examples": [
          "count yourself I count myself fortunate to have had such a good education.",
          "I've had three jobs in the last five years, but one of them was unpaid, so it doesn't count (= cannot be considered as a real job).",
          "count someone/something among something I've always counted Sophia among my closest friends.",
          "count as I didn't think his grudging remarks really counted as an apology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of counting, or the total number of things counted:",
        "examples": [
          "do a count Having done a quick count, I find I've planted 25 different ferns.",
          "head count The current head count (= total number of people) is about 31,500 employees.",
          "at the last count We had 450 members at the last count (= when they were last counted)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of counting the votes in an election, or the event when this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Early counts show Mr Adams in the lead.",
          "The candidate's spouse and election agent are also entitled to be present at the count.",
          "He lost by 3% of the vote, and has challenged the count in court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record how many of something there are, or how many times something has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "So many people asked us for help, it was hard to keep count."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be able to remember how many times something has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "I've lost count of how many times she's been late for work this month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a scientifically measured amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a high pollen count",
          "a low blood/sperm count"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when a particular number is reached:",
        "examples": [
          "On the count of three, I'd like you all to stand up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in boxing, the act of a referee counting slowly in seconds from one to ten when a fighter has been knocked down. If the fighter cannot stand up before the end of the count, they lose the match:",
        "examples": [
          "count of He had been down for a count of eight at the end of the previous round and looked to have little left.",
          "He was floored for the full count in round two.",
          "beat the count He beat the count and stumbled up at eight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, the number of balls thrown to a batter and the number of strikes (= balls they do not hit):",
        "examples": [
          "Travis walked after a 3–2 count.",
          "Gil saw the count go to 3-and-0 with two runners on in the second inning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a European man of the same social rank as an English earl",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular crime that a person is accused of:",
        "examples": [
          "on a count of The prisoner was found guilty on two counts of murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion in a discussion or argument:",
        "examples": [
          "on all counts I'm afraid I disagree with you on all counts (= I disagree with all of your opinions).",
          "on several counts She insisted that my argument was wrong on several counts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider yourself as being something:",
        "examples": [
          "I count myself fortunate to have had such a good education.",
          "He does not count himself as part of the establishment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say the names of numbers one after the other in order, or to calculate the number of units in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] By the time I count to three, you’d better be in bed.",
          "[ T ] The teachers counted the students as they boarded the bus.",
          "[ T ] There’ll be eight for dinner, counting (= including) us.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you count how many pencils are left?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or be considered as:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He counts Lucy as one of his closest friends.",
          "[ I ] Does homework count toward my grade?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have value or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve always believed that happiness counts more than money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate item included in a criminal accusation against someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She was found guilty on two counts of fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement of belief in a discussion or argument:",
        "examples": [
          "I think you’re wrong on all counts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a calculation, esp. a scientific one, of the number of units in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "a low blood count",
          "[ C ] We need a count of the number of e-mail inquiries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "countdown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of counting backwards to zero:",
        "examples": [
          "countdown to The countdown to the rocket launch will begin at 9.00 a.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of time leading to an important event:",
        "examples": [
          "countdown to The countdown to the election has already begun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of counting backwards to zero, esp. before sending a spacecraft into space or before the start of an important event:",
        "examples": [
          "The countdown to Tuesday’s primary elections has begun."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "counted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say numbers one after the other in order, or to calculate the number of people or things in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The teachers counted the students as they got on to the bus.",
          "Count your money carefully to make sure it's all there.",
          "count out loud Let's count out loud (= speak the words) from one to ten.",
          "[ + question word ] We need to count who's here, so we can make sure that no one's missing.",
          "We're still waiting for the votes to be counted.",
          "count something up Count up how many correct answers you got and write the total in the box.",
          "There'll be eight for dinner, counting (= including) ourselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to count the number of people present somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "There look to be about 50 people here - I haven't counted heads yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have value or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "I've always believed that happiness counts more than money.",
          "count for My opinion doesn't count for anything around here (= no one values my opinion)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or be considered as:",
        "examples": [
          "count yourself I count myself fortunate to have had such a good education.",
          "I've had three jobs in the last five years, but one of them was unpaid, so it doesn't count (= cannot be considered as a real job).",
          "count someone/something among something I've always counted Sophia among my closest friends.",
          "count as I didn't think his grudging remarks really counted as an apology."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "counter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, flat, narrow surface or table in a shop, bank, restaurant, etc. at which people are served:",
        "examples": [
          "behind the counter There was nobody behind the counter when I went into the bank, and I had to wait to be served.",
          "on the counter You will find sausages on the meat counter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "kitchen counter We stacked the dirty plates on the kitchen counter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small object used to mark someone's place in some games played on boards",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or machine that counts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a play in American football in which a running back or other player holding the ball runs to one side, but then turns and runs towards the other side:",
        "examples": [
          "Because he has the athleticism to pivot quickly, he is used in a lot of counter plays.",
          "The defence got fooled by a counter run that left the field wide open for the runner on the left side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in boxing, a punch (= hit) in reaction to a punch from your opponent:",
        "examples": [
          "He left his glove low as he prepared to throw a following right hand, and was vulnerable to a straight right-hand counter.",
          "He came back strongly to take the second round courtesy of a series of stinging left-hand counters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the game of bowls, any bowl (= the large ball that players roll along the ground) that is closer to the target than your opponent's bowls:",
        "examples": [
          "They had to measure to see whether it was a counter or not.",
          "I was in a strong position with two counters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react to something with an opposing opinion or action, or to defend yourself against something:",
        "examples": [
          "counter with After the government bombed their camp, the rebels countered with an attack on the capital.",
          "When criticisms were made of the school's performance, the parents' group countered with details of its excellentexam results.",
          "Extra police have been moved into the area to counter the risk of violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in boxing, to punch (= hit) an opponent after they have punched you:",
        "examples": [
          "counter with The challenger countered with a crisp right to the head for a flash knockdown.",
          "He countered with a left hook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that opposes something:",
        "examples": [
          "run counter to Bob's decision not to take the job ran counter to his family's expectations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "opposing or as a reaction to something:",
        "examples": [
          "a counterattack (= an attack on someone who has attacked you)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, flat, narrow surface in a store, bank, restaurant, etc., at which people are served:",
        "examples": [
          "He sat down at the counter of the diner and ordered a cup of coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A counter is also a flat surface in a kitchen on which food can be prepared.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react to something with an opposing opinion or action; to defend yourself against something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] To counter the inaccuracies in the movie, researchers used computer models to project climate changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that opposes an opinion or action:",
        "examples": [
          "David’s decision to drop out of school to write plays ran counter to (= was directly opposite to) his parent’s expectations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where customers go to be served or to buy goods in a store:",
        "examples": [
          "Please pay at the counter.",
          "You will find rolls on the bread counter.",
          "the checkout counter",
          "He serves behind the counter at the local deli."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods or services that are sold or available over the counter can be bought or obtained without needing official permission, for example, from a doctor or someone in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "Bonds are sold over the counter, with prices quoted privately to the client.",
          "Regulators declined permission for the remedy to be sold over the counter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods or services that are sold or available under the counter can be bought or obtained secretly and sometimes illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "Pirate DVDs are available under the counter in pubs and clubs everywhere.",
          "under-the-counter deals"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "counteract": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to reduce or remove the effect of something unwanted by producing an opposite effect:",
        "examples": [
          "What can be done to counteract this trend?",
          "counteract the effect of Drinking a lot of water counteracts the dehydrating effects of hot weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce or remove the effect of something by producing an opposite effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The tax must be adjusted upward to counteract inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take action to reduce the influence of something that may be harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "Spending on marketing and advertising has increased in order to counteract falling sales.",
          "These new energy technologies are aimed at counteracting the effects of global warming."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "counterattack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an attack intended to stop or oppose an attack by an enemy:",
        "examples": [
          "launch a counterattack Generals expect the insurgents to launch a counterattack.",
          "counterattack on He led a counterattack on the enemy's supply lines.",
          "counterattack against He ordered a swift counterattack against the invaders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in politics, etc., criticism or arguments intended to stop or oppose someone who has opposed or criticized you:",
        "examples": [
          "counterattack on His counterattack on the witness targeted his moral character.",
          "counterattack against The ad is intended to be an aggressive counterattack against the rightwing party.",
          "launch a counterattack The Republicans have still not been able to launch a strong counterattack against the new healthcare system.",
          "There were questions about his integrity, but he always had an explanation - and a counterattack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports, a move forward in an attempt to score points, goals, etc., at a time when your opponent is moving in the opposite direction or trying to score:",
        "examples": [
          "Birmingham City were caught out by a counterattack in the last minute of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action in business intended to stop or oppose an action against you by a competitor:",
        "examples": [
          "launch a counterattack The tech giant launched a counterattack against its rival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack an enemy in order to stop or oppose their attack on you:",
        "examples": [
          "The air force counterattacked and repelled the invasion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize or argue against an opponent who has criticized or opposed you:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr Deforge counterattacked by bringing charges for defamation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports, to move forward in an attempt to score points, goals, etc., at a time when your opponent is moving forward or trying to score:",
        "examples": [
          "We have the ability to catch teams out by counterattacking with speed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take action against a competitor in business who has taken action against you:",
        "examples": [
          "Engineers from a rival company counterattacked with a new product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attack intended to stop or oppose an attack by an enemy or competitor",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "countered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react to something with an opposing opinion or action, or to defend yourself against something:",
        "examples": [
          "counter with After the government bombed their camp, the rebels countered with an attack on the capital.",
          "When criticisms were made of the school's performance, the parents' group countered with details of its excellentexam results.",
          "Extra police have been moved into the area to counter the risk of violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in boxing, to punch (= hit) an opponent after they have punched you:",
        "examples": [
          "counter with The challenger countered with a crisp right to the head for a flash knockdown.",
          "He countered with a left hook."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "counterfeit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made to look like the original of something, usually for dishonest or illegal purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "counterfeit jewellery/passports/coins"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is made to look like the original of something else, usually for dishonest or illegal purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "This watch may be a counterfeit, but it looks just like the original.",
          "Inspect the tickets carefully for possible counterfeits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something look like the original of something else, usually for dishonest or illegal purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "Two women and a man have been convicted of counterfeiting $100 bills.",
          "We have made it significantly more difficult for them to counterfeit this document."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "copied exactly in order to make someone believe that the copy is the original:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of brand-name merchandise sold on the streets is counterfeit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "counterfeit money, goods, etc. are illegal copies of the real thing, made to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "counterfeit bills/notes/software",
          "Counterfeit card fraud is a growing problem.",
          "At least 41% of the drugs in circulation were thought to be counterfeit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make illegal copies of something such as bank notes, DVDs, or official documents:",
        "examples": [
          "Criminals can empty bank accounts by accessing consumer PIN numbers and counterfeiting cards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal copy of something such as a bank note, DVD, or official document:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the watches sold on the market are counterfeits."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "counterintelligence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "secret action taken by a country to prevent another country from discovering its military, industrial, or political secrets",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "counterintuitive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is counterintuitive does not happen in the way you would expect it to:",
        "examples": [
          "It may seem counterintuitive to open a shop in the middle of a recession.",
          "Steering a sailboat is counter-intuitive - you push the tiller the opposite way to the way you want to go.",
          "His careful and counterintuitive analysis of the market brought him great success."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "countermeasures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an action taken against an unwanted action or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "countermeasure against The Chancellor's countermeasures against inflation have been completely ineffective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that is designed to reduce the effect of something harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "There are several countermeasures that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of credit card fraud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "counterpart": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that has the same purpose as another one in a different place or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The prime minister is to meet his European counterparts to discuss the war against drugs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that has the same position or purpose as another person or thing in a different place or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The president will meet with his Brazilian counterpart tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that does the same job or has the same function as a person or thing in a different organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Why should women in top managerial positions earn less than their male counterparts?",
          "For the first time, the company's mobile video advertising has outperformed its online counterpart."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "counterparts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that has the same purpose as another one in a different place or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The prime minister is to meet his European counterparts to discuss the war against drugs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that has the same position or purpose as another person or thing in a different place or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The president will meet with his Brazilian counterpart tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that does the same job or has the same function as a person or thing in a different organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Why should women in top managerial positions earn less than their male counterparts?",
          "For the first time, the company's mobile video advertising has outperformed its online counterpart."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "counterpoint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the combination of two or more different tunes played at the same time",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "counters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, flat, narrow surface or table in a shop, bank, restaurant, etc. at which people are served:",
        "examples": [
          "behind the counter There was nobody behind the counter when I went into the bank, and I had to wait to be served.",
          "on the counter You will find sausages on the meat counter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "kitchen counter We stacked the dirty plates on the kitchen counter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small object used to mark someone's place in some games played on boards",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or machine that counts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a play in American football in which a running back or other player holding the ball runs to one side, but then turns and runs towards the other side:",
        "examples": [
          "Because he has the athleticism to pivot quickly, he is used in a lot of counter plays.",
          "The defence got fooled by a counter run that left the field wide open for the runner on the left side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in boxing, a punch (= hit) in reaction to a punch from your opponent:",
        "examples": [
          "He left his glove low as he prepared to throw a following right hand, and was vulnerable to a straight right-hand counter.",
          "He came back strongly to take the second round courtesy of a series of stinging left-hand counters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the game of bowls, any bowl (= the large ball that players roll along the ground) that is closer to the target than your opponent's bowls:",
        "examples": [
          "They had to measure to see whether it was a counter or not.",
          "I was in a strong position with two counters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react to something with an opposing opinion or action, or to defend yourself against something:",
        "examples": [
          "counter with After the government bombed their camp, the rebels countered with an attack on the capital.",
          "When criticisms were made of the school's performance, the parents' group countered with details of its excellentexam results.",
          "Extra police have been moved into the area to counter the risk of violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in boxing, to punch (= hit) an opponent after they have punched you:",
        "examples": [
          "counter with The challenger countered with a crisp right to the head for a flash knockdown.",
          "He countered with a left hook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that opposes something:",
        "examples": [
          "run counter to Bob's decision not to take the job ran counter to his family's expectations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "opposing or as a reaction to something:",
        "examples": [
          "a counterattack (= an attack on someone who has attacked you)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, flat, narrow surface in a store, bank, restaurant, etc., at which people are served:",
        "examples": [
          "He sat down at the counter of the diner and ordered a cup of coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A counter is also a flat surface in a kitchen on which food can be prepared.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react to something with an opposing opinion or action; to defend yourself against something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] To counter the inaccuracies in the movie, researchers used computer models to project climate changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that opposes an opinion or action:",
        "examples": [
          "David’s decision to drop out of school to write plays ran counter to (= was directly opposite to) his parent’s expectations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where customers go to be served or to buy goods in a store:",
        "examples": [
          "Please pay at the counter.",
          "You will find rolls on the bread counter.",
          "the checkout counter",
          "He serves behind the counter at the local deli."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods or services that are sold or available over the counter can be bought or obtained without needing official permission, for example, from a doctor or someone in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "Bonds are sold over the counter, with prices quoted privately to the client.",
          "Regulators declined permission for the remedy to be sold over the counter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods or services that are sold or available under the counter can be bought or obtained secretly and sometimes illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "Pirate DVDs are available under the counter in pubs and clubs everywhere.",
          "under-the-counter deals"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "counterterrorism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "action intended to prevent violence for political purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "The city has fewer than 50 officers assigned to counterterrorism.",
          "Counterterrorism experts concede that the threat is real."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "action intended to prevent violence for political purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "The city has less than 10 officers assigned to counter-terrorism.",
          "Counterterrorism experts concede that the threat is real."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "countertop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "countertops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "counterweight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a weight that is as heavy as something else, so that the two objects can balance",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "countess": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman of high social rank, or the wife of a count or earl:",
        "examples": [
          "the Countess of Abingdon"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "counties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a political division of the UK or Ireland, forming the largest unit of local government, or the largest political division of a state in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "County Antrim",
          "A county usually consists of several towns and the rural areas that surround them.",
          "Rutland is the smallest county in England.",
          "Texas is divided into 254 counties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a way that is typical of rich people with a high social position who live in large houses in the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "She mixes with a very county set."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the largest political division of most states in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "Texas is divided into 254 counties."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "counting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say numbers one after the other in order, or to calculate the number of people or things in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The teachers counted the students as they got on to the bus.",
          "Count your money carefully to make sure it's all there.",
          "count out loud Let's count out loud (= speak the words) from one to ten.",
          "[ + question word ] We need to count who's here, so we can make sure that no one's missing.",
          "We're still waiting for the votes to be counted.",
          "count something up Count up how many correct answers you got and write the total in the box.",
          "There'll be eight for dinner, counting (= including) ourselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to count the number of people present somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "There look to be about 50 people here - I haven't counted heads yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have value or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "I've always believed that happiness counts more than money.",
          "count for My opinion doesn't count for anything around here (= no one values my opinion)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or be considered as:",
        "examples": [
          "count yourself I count myself fortunate to have had such a good education.",
          "I've had three jobs in the last five years, but one of them was unpaid, so it doesn't count (= cannot be considered as a real job).",
          "count someone/something among something I've always counted Sophia among my closest friends.",
          "count as I didn't think his grudging remarks really counted as an apology."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "countless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very many, or too many to be counted:",
        "examples": [
          "There are countless arguments against this ridiculous proposal.",
          "countless times I've heard it played countless times on the radio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very many; too many to be counted:",
        "examples": [
          "Countless times when I needed someone to talk to, she would listen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "countries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of land that has its own government, army, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "What is the largest country in Europe?",
          "Sri Lanka is my native country, but I've been living in Belgium for the past five years.",
          "The climate is cooler in the east of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people who live in a country:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole country celebrated the signing of the peace treaty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "land that is not in towns, cities, or industrial areas and is either used for farming or left in its natural condition:",
        "examples": [
          "in the country He lives out in the country somewhere.",
          "Would you prefer to live in the country instead of a town?",
          "Country life isn't always as peaceful as city-dwellers think."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land considered in relation to a particular feature:",
        "examples": [
          "Stratford-upon-Avon is the capital of Shakespeare country.",
          "The empty roads make this area good cycling country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land that forms an independent political unit with its own government; a nation considered esp. as a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Cuba is my native country, but I now live in Florida."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "land that is not in towns, cities, or industrial areas and is either used for farming or left in its natural condition:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m spending next weekend in the country with a friend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "country": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of land that has its own government, army, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "What is the largest country in Europe?",
          "Sri Lanka is my native country, but I've been living in Belgium for the past five years.",
          "The climate is cooler in the east of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people who live in a country:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole country celebrated the signing of the peace treaty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "land that is not in towns, cities, or industrial areas and is either used for farming or left in its natural condition:",
        "examples": [
          "in the country He lives out in the country somewhere.",
          "Would you prefer to live in the country instead of a town?",
          "Country life isn't always as peaceful as city-dwellers think."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land considered in relation to a particular feature:",
        "examples": [
          "Stratford-upon-Avon is the capital of Shakespeare country.",
          "The empty roads make this area good cycling country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land that forms an independent political unit with its own government; a nation considered esp. as a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Cuba is my native country, but I now live in Florida."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "land that is not in towns, cities, or industrial areas and is either used for farming or left in its natural condition:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m spending next weekend in the country with a friend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "countrymen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man or person from your own country:",
        "examples": [
          "fellow countryman Didn't he feel guilty about betraying his fellow countrymen and women?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man or person who lives in or who comes from the countryside and not a town",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from your own country",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "countryside": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "land not in towns, cities, or industrial areas, that is either used for farming or left in its natural condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The countryside around there is beautiful.",
          "The mansion is set in 90 acres of beautiful, unspoiled countryside.",
          "Every summer thousands of people flock to the countryside.",
          "the countrysides of England and Ireland"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "land not in towns, cities, or industrial areas which is either used for farming or left in its natural condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Much of Connecticut’s countryside is dotted with large estates and horse farms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "counts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say numbers one after the other in order, or to calculate the number of people or things in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The teachers counted the students as they got on to the bus.",
          "Count your money carefully to make sure it's all there.",
          "count out loud Let's count out loud (= speak the words) from one to ten.",
          "[ + question word ] We need to count who's here, so we can make sure that no one's missing.",
          "We're still waiting for the votes to be counted.",
          "count something up Count up how many correct answers you got and write the total in the box.",
          "There'll be eight for dinner, counting (= including) ourselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to count the number of people present somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "There look to be about 50 people here - I haven't counted heads yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have value or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "I've always believed that happiness counts more than money.",
          "count for My opinion doesn't count for anything around here (= no one values my opinion)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or be considered as:",
        "examples": [
          "count yourself I count myself fortunate to have had such a good education.",
          "I've had three jobs in the last five years, but one of them was unpaid, so it doesn't count (= cannot be considered as a real job).",
          "count someone/something among something I've always counted Sophia among my closest friends.",
          "count as I didn't think his grudging remarks really counted as an apology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of counting, or the total number of things counted:",
        "examples": [
          "do a count Having done a quick count, I find I've planted 25 different ferns.",
          "head count The current head count (= total number of people) is about 31,500 employees.",
          "at the last count We had 450 members at the last count (= when they were last counted)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of counting the votes in an election, or the event when this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Early counts show Mr Adams in the lead.",
          "The candidate's spouse and election agent are also entitled to be present at the count.",
          "He lost by 3% of the vote, and has challenged the count in court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record how many of something there are, or how many times something has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "So many people asked us for help, it was hard to keep count."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be able to remember how many times something has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "I've lost count of how many times she's been late for work this month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a scientifically measured amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a high pollen count",
          "a low blood/sperm count"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when a particular number is reached:",
        "examples": [
          "On the count of three, I'd like you all to stand up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in boxing, the act of a referee counting slowly in seconds from one to ten when a fighter has been knocked down. If the fighter cannot stand up before the end of the count, they lose the match:",
        "examples": [
          "count of He had been down for a count of eight at the end of the previous round and looked to have little left.",
          "He was floored for the full count in round two.",
          "beat the count He beat the count and stumbled up at eight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, the number of balls thrown to a batter and the number of strikes (= balls they do not hit):",
        "examples": [
          "Travis walked after a 3–2 count.",
          "Gil saw the count go to 3-and-0 with two runners on in the second inning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a European man of the same social rank as an English earl",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular crime that a person is accused of:",
        "examples": [
          "on a count of The prisoner was found guilty on two counts of murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion in a discussion or argument:",
        "examples": [
          "on all counts I'm afraid I disagree with you on all counts (= I disagree with all of your opinions).",
          "on several counts She insisted that my argument was wrong on several counts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider yourself as being something:",
        "examples": [
          "I count myself fortunate to have had such a good education.",
          "He does not count himself as part of the establishment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say the names of numbers one after the other in order, or to calculate the number of units in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] By the time I count to three, you’d better be in bed.",
          "[ T ] The teachers counted the students as they boarded the bus.",
          "[ T ] There’ll be eight for dinner, counting (= including) us.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you count how many pencils are left?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or be considered as:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He counts Lucy as one of his closest friends.",
          "[ I ] Does homework count toward my grade?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have value or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve always believed that happiness counts more than money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate item included in a criminal accusation against someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She was found guilty on two counts of fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement of belief in a discussion or argument:",
        "examples": [
          "I think you’re wrong on all counts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a calculation, esp. a scientific one, of the number of units in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "a low blood count",
          "[ C ] We need a count of the number of e-mail inquiries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "county": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a political division of the UK or Ireland, forming the largest unit of local government, or the largest political division of a state in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "County Antrim",
          "A county usually consists of several towns and the rural areas that surround them.",
          "Rutland is the smallest county in England.",
          "Texas is divided into 254 counties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a way that is typical of rich people with a high social position who live in large houses in the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "She mixes with a very county set."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the largest political division of most states in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "Texas is divided into 254 counties."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unexpectedly successful achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a tremendous coup for the local paper to get an exclusive interview with Prince Charles.",
          "I got him to come to a party, which was something of a coup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden illegal, often violent, taking of government power, especially by part of an army:",
        "examples": [
          "a military coup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unexpectedly successful achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "It was quite a coup for her to get an interview with the First Lady."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coupe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a glass, used especially for some alcoholic drinks, with a wide, shallow bowl (= the round part that holds the drink) and a stem (= a thin vertical part between the base and the bowl):",
        "examples": [
          "He brought her a foamy cocktail served in a coupe.",
          "a champagne coupe",
          "We decided to begin the evening with a coupe of champagne."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car with a fixed roof, two doors, two or four seats, and usually a sloping back:",
        "examples": [
          "The model is available as a three-door hatchback or coupé.",
          "He drove a BMW coupe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a closed vehicle pulled by a horse, with seats for two passengers facing forwards:",
        "examples": [
          "The driver stopped the horse and a great personage stepped from the coupé.",
          "The horse-drawn coupe was considered ideal for women to use to pay social calls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "couple": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "two or a few things that are similar or the same, or two or a few people who are in some way connected:",
        "examples": [
          "a couple of The doctor said my leg should be better in a couple of days.",
          "A couple of people objected to the proposal, but the vast majority approved of it.",
          "another couple of We'll have to wait another couple of hours for the paint to dry.",
          "a couple more She'll be retiring in a couple more years.",
          "the last couple of The weather's been terrible for the last couple of days.",
          "the next couple of Many economists expect unemployment to fall over the next couple of months.",
          "the past couple of I'm sorry I didn't call you, but I've been very busy over the past couple of weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two people who are married or in a romantic or sexual relationship, or two people who are together for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "married couple We sit in our armchairs watching TV like an old married couple.",
          "elderly couple An elderly couple live next door.",
          "young couple Should the government do more to help young couples buy their own homes?",
          "The couple skated spectacularly throughout the competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join or combine:",
        "examples": [
          "be coupled together The sleeping car and restaurant car were coupled together.",
          "coupled with High inflation coupled with low output spells disaster for the government in the election.",
          "couple something with something The government has promoted the use of public transport, but has not coupled it with adequate investment in the network."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When two people or two animals couple, they have sex.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "two or a few things that are similar or the same, or two or a few people who are in some way connected:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m packing a couple of sweaters in case it gets cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two people who are married or who spend a lot of time together esp. in a romantic relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re having two couples over for dinner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coupled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join or combine:",
        "examples": [
          "be coupled together The sleeping car and restaurant car were coupled together.",
          "coupled with High inflation coupled with low output spells disaster for the government in the election.",
          "couple something with something The government has promoted the use of public transport, but has not coupled it with adequate investment in the network."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When two people or two animals couple, they have sex.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "couples": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "two or a few things that are similar or the same, or two or a few people who are in some way connected:",
        "examples": [
          "a couple of The doctor said my leg should be better in a couple of days.",
          "A couple of people objected to the proposal, but the vast majority approved of it.",
          "another couple of We'll have to wait another couple of hours for the paint to dry.",
          "a couple more She'll be retiring in a couple more years.",
          "the last couple of The weather's been terrible for the last couple of days.",
          "the next couple of Many economists expect unemployment to fall over the next couple of months.",
          "the past couple of I'm sorry I didn't call you, but I've been very busy over the past couple of weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two people who are married or in a romantic or sexual relationship, or two people who are together for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "married couple We sit in our armchairs watching TV like an old married couple.",
          "elderly couple An elderly couple live next door.",
          "young couple Should the government do more to help young couples buy their own homes?",
          "The couple skated spectacularly throughout the competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join or combine:",
        "examples": [
          "be coupled together The sleeping car and restaurant car were coupled together.",
          "coupled with High inflation coupled with low output spells disaster for the government in the election.",
          "couple something with something The government has promoted the use of public transport, but has not coupled it with adequate investment in the network."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When two people or two animals couple, they have sex.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "two or a few things that are similar or the same, or two or a few people who are in some way connected:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m packing a couple of sweaters in case it gets cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two people who are married or who spend a lot of time together esp. in a romantic relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re having two couples over for dinner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coupling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that joins two things together:",
        "examples": [
          "The carriage at the end of the train was left stranded when the coupling broke."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coupon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper that can be used to get something without paying for it, or at a reduced price:",
        "examples": [
          "collect a coupon If you collect ten coupons from the newspaper, you can get a free beach towel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper, especially a part of an advertisement in a newspaper or magazine, that a reader can send to an organization in order to get information about its products or services:",
        "examples": [
          "To find out more about our products, fill in the coupon and send it to us at the address given below."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper that you can use to buy a product or service at a reduced price or to get it free, or to get information:",
        "examples": [
          "Send in this coupon with your name and address for a free travel brochure.",
          "You can collect points from the soda bottles and use them to get discount coupons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper or card that customers can use to buy goods and services at a lower price, or to get them free:",
        "examples": [
          "This week shoppers can use discount coupons to get money off gasoline.",
          "cut out/clip a coupon Clip this coupon for $10 off your next purchase.",
          "money-saving/money-off coupons"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rate of interest that is paid on a bond:",
        "examples": [
          "The bonds have a coupon of 6.25 per cent.",
          "a high-coupon/low-coupon bond"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a printed bond that can be separated from it when the bond's owner wants to be paid interest by the issuer (= organization from which it was bought):",
        "examples": [
          "The Securities of this series are issuable only in registered form without coupons in denominations of $1,000."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coupons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper that can be used to get something without paying for it, or at a reduced price:",
        "examples": [
          "collect a coupon If you collect ten coupons from the newspaper, you can get a free beach towel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper, especially a part of an advertisement in a newspaper or magazine, that a reader can send to an organization in order to get information about its products or services:",
        "examples": [
          "To find out more about our products, fill in the coupon and send it to us at the address given below."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper that you can use to buy a product or service at a reduced price or to get it free, or to get information:",
        "examples": [
          "Send in this coupon with your name and address for a free travel brochure.",
          "You can collect points from the soda bottles and use them to get discount coupons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper or card that customers can use to buy goods and services at a lower price, or to get them free:",
        "examples": [
          "This week shoppers can use discount coupons to get money off gasoline.",
          "cut out/clip a coupon Clip this coupon for $10 off your next purchase.",
          "money-saving/money-off coupons"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rate of interest that is paid on a bond:",
        "examples": [
          "The bonds have a coupon of 6.25 per cent.",
          "a high-coupon/low-coupon bond"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a printed bond that can be separated from it when the bond's owner wants to be paid interest by the issuer (= organization from which it was bought):",
        "examples": [
          "The Securities of this series are issuable only in registered form without coupons in denominations of $1,000."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "courage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "They showed great courage when they found out about their baby's disability.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] People should have the courage to stand up for their beliefs.",
          "pluck up the courage to It took me months to pluck up the courage to ask for a promotion.",
          "summon the courage to He could not summon the courage to ask her on a date."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be brave and confident enough to do what you believe in:",
        "examples": [
          "Although many of his policies were unpopular, he had the courage of his convictions to see them through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to control fear and to be willing to deal with something that is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "He lacked the courage to tax the American people to pay for his Great Society programs.",
          "It took me several months to get up the courage to ask her to lunch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "courageous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or showing courage:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a courageous decision to resign in protest at the company's pollution record.",
          "it is courageous of It was courageous of her to challenge the managing director's decision."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "courier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that takes messages, letters, or parcels from one person or place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "by courier I want to have this package delivered by motorcycle courier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes care of a group of people on holiday, especially by giving them advice on what to do, what to see, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something using a courier:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll courier the relevant documents to you this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who carries messages or documents for someone else",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company whose job is to collect and deliver packages or documents:",
        "examples": [
          "We can send the document by courier.",
          "a courier service/company/firm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works for a travel company looking after a group of people on holiday, dealing with their problems, giving them advice on what to do or see, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Our couriers are responsible for making sure that holiday-makers' arrangements run smoothly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a package or document using a courier:",
        "examples": [
          "The replacement part will be couriered to your office within 24 hours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "couriers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that takes messages, letters, or parcels from one person or place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "by courier I want to have this package delivered by motorcycle courier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes care of a group of people on holiday, especially by giving them advice on what to do, what to see, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something using a courier:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll courier the relevant documents to you this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who carries messages or documents for someone else",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company whose job is to collect and deliver packages or documents:",
        "examples": [
          "We can send the document by courier.",
          "a courier service/company/firm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works for a travel company looking after a group of people on holiday, dealing with their problems, giving them advice on what to do or see, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Our couriers are responsible for making sure that holiday-makers' arrangements run smoothly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a package or document using a courier:",
        "examples": [
          "The replacement part will be couriered to your office within 24 hours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "courses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the bleeding from a woman's uterus (= the organ in the body in which a baby develops before birth) that happens about once a month when she is not pregnant:",
        "examples": [
          "Her courses ceased and she knew that she was with child.",
          "She took a heated brick to bed with her when she had her courses.",
          "Her ladies-in-waiting kept careful track of when the queen had her courses.",
          "That spring, she had begun her monthly courses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coursework": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "work set at regular periods as part of an educational course",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "coursing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sport in which rabbits are chased by dogs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "court": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where trials and other legal cases happen, or the people present in such a place, especially the officials and those deciding if someone is guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "Protestors gathered outside the court to await the verdict.",
          "in court He's due to appear in court again on Monday.",
          "Please describe to the court exactly what you saw.",
          "the European Court of Human Rights",
          "go to court The lack of evidence means that the case is unlikely to go to court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take legal action against someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She's threatening to take me to court for not paying the bill on time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to solve a legal disagreement without taking legal action:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper has agreed to settle out of court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area drawn out on the ground that is used for playing sports such as tennis and basketball:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis/volleyball/basketball/squash court",
          "on the court They were penalized for having too many players on the court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area or a short road that is not covered by a roof and is mostly or completely surrounded by buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "You really should go and see the medieval court in the castle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of some roads, and buildings containing apartments",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official home of a queen or king:",
        "examples": [
          "the courts of Renaissance Europe",
          "at court He quickly lost his popularity at court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the important people who live in the official home of a queen or king or who work for or advise them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to please someone because you want them to join you:",
        "examples": [
          "Adams is being courted by a number of football clubs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to get something, especially attention or support from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She courts publicity by inviting journalists to extravagant parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk something unpleasant, especially by behaving stupidly or carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "court disaster Drinking and driving is simply courting disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a romantic relationship with someone that you hope to marry:",
        "examples": [
          "They courted for two years before getting married."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where trials and other legal cases happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He is bringing charges against us and said, \"I’ll see you in court.\"",
          "[ U ] The newspaper agreed to settle the case out of court (= agreed to a deal that avoided a trial)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The court is the judge or judges who are in charge of the way a legal case happens and sometimes make decisions about it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rectangular area used as the playing area in some sports:",
        "examples": [
          "a racquetball/tennis court"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to please someone in the hope of receiving that person's support, approval, or affection, or to try to get something that benefits you:",
        "examples": [
          "Both candidates had been courting independent voters, who are likely to decide the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the risk of something bad happening:",
        "examples": [
          "If you hire people who are not very sharp or creative, you're courting disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or building in which trials and legal cases are decided, or the group of people, including, for example, a judge and other officials, who listen to and make decisions on legal cases:",
        "examples": [
          "Different courts are responsible for different types of cases.",
          "Unless a solution can be reached, the case will go to court later this month.",
          "The legality of electronic signatures is to be tested in court.",
          "the court found/held The website was shut down after a US district court held that the copying of albums was a violation of copyright law.",
          "court case/hearing/trial The court case is due to be heard next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take legal action against someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Unless they resolve the matter, I intend to take them to court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a legal disagreement without taking legal action:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm has agreed to settle out of court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to attract people, especially in order get something from them, for example, attention or support:",
        "examples": [
          "At this stage of a presidential race, candidates spend nearly all their time courting voters in their own party.",
          "Traditionally, the company has courted customers aged 50 or over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally discuss with another company the possibility of buying or getting control of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is courting two takeover targets as it prepares to grow its healthcare business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "courted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to please someone because you want them to join you:",
        "examples": [
          "Adams is being courted by a number of football clubs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to get something, especially attention or support from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She courts publicity by inviting journalists to extravagant parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk something unpleasant, especially by behaving stupidly or carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "court disaster Drinking and driving is simply courting disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a romantic relationship with someone that you hope to marry:",
        "examples": [
          "They courted for two years before getting married."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "courteous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "polite and showing respect:",
        "examples": [
          "Although she often disagreed with me, she was always courteous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "polite and showing respect:",
        "examples": [
          "The ticket clerk was courteous and helpful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "courtesy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "polite behaviour, or a polite action or remark:",
        "examples": [
          "You might get along better with your parents if you showed them some courtesy.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He could at least have had the courtesy to say sorry.",
          "The president welcomed her visitors with the usual courtesies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "by permission of:",
        "examples": [
          "Jessie J appears courtesy of Universal Records."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of:",
        "examples": [
          "He got his black eye courtesy of a bloke he insulted at the bar last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "polite behavior, or a polite action:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They should teach drivers to show pedestrians some courtesy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "polite behaviour, or a polite action or remark:",
        "examples": [
          "He was treated with courtesy and hospitality.",
          "I have written to the customer relations director twice but he has not had the courtesy to reply.",
          "As a courtesy, we will email you if there is any change to these arrangements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with the permission of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Photo courtesy of Department of Transportation and Public Facilities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of, or provided by, someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Dealers were not excited about the market's performance, noting that the strong gains came courtesy of a handful of stocks.",
          "This offer comes to you courtesy of the One World travel company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "provided at no cost:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a courtesy bus provided to take you to the terminal.",
          "AA Insurance now offers a courtesy car until all claims are settled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "courthouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building that contains law courts:",
        "examples": [
          "a county/federal courthouse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building that contains rooms where trials and other legal cases happen:",
        "examples": [
          "a county courthouse"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "courting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to please someone because you want them to join you:",
        "examples": [
          "Adams is being courted by a number of football clubs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to get something, especially attention or support from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She courts publicity by inviting journalists to extravagant parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk something unpleasant, especially by behaving stupidly or carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "court disaster Drinking and driving is simply courting disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a romantic relationship with someone that you hope to marry:",
        "examples": [
          "They courted for two years before getting married."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "courtroom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room where a law court meets:",
        "examples": [
          "The accused entered the courtroom handcuffed to two police officers.",
          "It was a courtroom drama set in the 1960s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually large room where trials and other legal cases happen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room in which a court of law meets:",
        "examples": [
          "A spokesman said the company would lodge an appeal against the decision, which follows a six-year courtroom battle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "courtrooms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room where a law court meets:",
        "examples": [
          "The accused entered the courtroom handcuffed to two police officers.",
          "It was a courtroom drama set in the 1960s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually large room where trials and other legal cases happen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room in which a court of law meets:",
        "examples": [
          "A spokesman said the company would lodge an appeal against the decision, which follows a six-year courtroom battle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "courts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where trials and other legal cases happen, or the people present in such a place, especially the officials and those deciding if someone is guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "Protestors gathered outside the court to await the verdict.",
          "in court He's due to appear in court again on Monday.",
          "Please describe to the court exactly what you saw.",
          "the European Court of Human Rights",
          "go to court The lack of evidence means that the case is unlikely to go to court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take legal action against someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She's threatening to take me to court for not paying the bill on time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to solve a legal disagreement without taking legal action:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper has agreed to settle out of court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area drawn out on the ground that is used for playing sports such as tennis and basketball:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis/volleyball/basketball/squash court",
          "on the court They were penalized for having too many players on the court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area or a short road that is not covered by a roof and is mostly or completely surrounded by buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "You really should go and see the medieval court in the castle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of some roads, and buildings containing apartments",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official home of a queen or king:",
        "examples": [
          "the courts of Renaissance Europe",
          "at court He quickly lost his popularity at court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the important people who live in the official home of a queen or king or who work for or advise them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to please someone because you want them to join you:",
        "examples": [
          "Adams is being courted by a number of football clubs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to get something, especially attention or support from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She courts publicity by inviting journalists to extravagant parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk something unpleasant, especially by behaving stupidly or carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "court disaster Drinking and driving is simply courting disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a romantic relationship with someone that you hope to marry:",
        "examples": [
          "They courted for two years before getting married."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where trials and other legal cases happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He is bringing charges against us and said, \"I’ll see you in court.\"",
          "[ U ] The newspaper agreed to settle the case out of court (= agreed to a deal that avoided a trial)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The court is the judge or judges who are in charge of the way a legal case happens and sometimes make decisions about it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rectangular area used as the playing area in some sports:",
        "examples": [
          "a racquetball/tennis court"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to please someone in the hope of receiving that person's support, approval, or affection, or to try to get something that benefits you:",
        "examples": [
          "Both candidates had been courting independent voters, who are likely to decide the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the risk of something bad happening:",
        "examples": [
          "If you hire people who are not very sharp or creative, you're courting disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or building in which trials and legal cases are decided, or the group of people, including, for example, a judge and other officials, who listen to and make decisions on legal cases:",
        "examples": [
          "Different courts are responsible for different types of cases.",
          "Unless a solution can be reached, the case will go to court later this month.",
          "The legality of electronic signatures is to be tested in court.",
          "the court found/held The website was shut down after a US district court held that the copying of albums was a violation of copyright law.",
          "court case/hearing/trial The court case is due to be heard next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take legal action against someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Unless they resolve the matter, I intend to take them to court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a legal disagreement without taking legal action:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm has agreed to settle out of court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to attract people, especially in order get something from them, for example, attention or support:",
        "examples": [
          "At this stage of a presidential race, candidates spend nearly all their time courting voters in their own party.",
          "Traditionally, the company has courted customers aged 50 or over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally discuss with another company the possibility of buying or getting control of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is courting two takeover targets as it prepares to grow its healthcare business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "courtship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time when people have a romantic relationship with the intention of getting married:",
        "examples": [
          "They had a passionate courtship and a long, loving marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period in which two people have a romantic relationship that often leads to marriage:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] They were married in 1923 after a long courtship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "courtyard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of flat ground outside that is partly or completely surrounded by the walls of a building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of flat ground outside and partly or completely surrounded by one or more buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "Entrance to the apartment building is through a central courtyard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "couscous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a food, originally from North Africa, consisting of crushed wheat, that is often served with meat or vegetables",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cousin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a child of a person's aunt or uncle, or, more generally, a distant (= not close) relation:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother's wife and I both had babies around the same time, so the cousins are very close in age.",
          "distant cousin Many of our distant cousins, whom we hadn't seen for years, came to my sister's wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of people with similar origins:",
        "examples": [
          "We Americans owe a great deal to our European cousins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is related to or similar to another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "cousin of The cardoon is a close cousin of the artichoke.",
          "cousin to The work is a contemporary cousin to Mozart's \"Magic Flute\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child of a person’s aunt or uncle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cousins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a child of a person's aunt or uncle, or, more generally, a distant (= not close) relation:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother's wife and I both had babies around the same time, so the cousins are very close in age.",
          "distant cousin Many of our distant cousins, whom we hadn't seen for years, came to my sister's wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of people with similar origins:",
        "examples": [
          "We Americans owe a great deal to our European cousins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is related to or similar to another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "cousin of The cardoon is a close cousin of the artichoke.",
          "cousin to The work is a contemporary cousin to Mozart's \"Magic Flute\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child of a person’s aunt or uncle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "couth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or their behaviour) polite and with a pleasant appearance",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "couture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the designing, making, and selling of expensive fashionable clothing that is made by hand (= not using a machine, factory, etc.), usually for a particular customer, and is not sold in shops, also used to refer to the clothes themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "The designer is a relative newcomer to the world of couture.",
          "The actress wore Chanel couture on the Oscars red carpet.",
          "a couture show/collection/house"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cove": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a curved part of a coast that partly surrounds an area of water:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to drive on a dirt road to reach the cove.",
          "The cottage is set in a sheltered cove."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, curved piece of wood, plaster (= a smooth building material that becomes hard when it dries), etc. placed along the top edge of a wall where it joins the ceiling:",
        "examples": [
          "Where a doorway extends to ceiling height, it may be necessary to interrupt the cove at either side.",
          "Frame-mounted art lights and cove lighting are examples of accent lighting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man:",
        "examples": [
          "He's an odd-looking cove."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved part of a coast that partly encloses an area of water; a small bay",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "coven": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group or meeting of witches",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "covenant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement or promise between two or more people:",
        "examples": [
          "When a covenant is made, then to break it is unjust.",
          "restrictive covenant The contract contained a restrictive covenant against building on the land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement to pay a fixed amount of money regularly, especially to a charity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a formal agreement or promise:",
        "examples": [
          "We covenant together to support each other.",
          "She was accused of covenanting with the devil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a formal agreement to pay a fixed amount of money regularly, especially to a charity:",
        "examples": [
          "be covenanted to Five percent of our profits are covenanted to charity.",
          "The business will covenant 100% of net profits to be reinvested back into community projects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement between countries, organizations, or people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a formal written agreement in which it is stated what must or must not be done, or in which someone promises to do or pay something:",
        "examples": [
          "The lease contains a covenant that no animals can be kept on the property.",
          "Any loss of rent may be claimed as damages for breach of covenant (= failure to do as promised)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially agree to do or not do something:",
        "examples": [
          "If business premises suffer serious fire damage the landlord usually covenants to reinstate the premises."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "covens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group or meeting of witches",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put or spread something over something, or to lie on the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The light was so bright that I had to cover my eyes.",
          "Snow covered the hillsides.",
          "cover someone with something She covered him with a blanket.",
          "cover someone up with something My parents would cover me up with a quilt and I slept in the back of the car.",
          "cover something with something Cover the meat with a layer of cheese.",
          "cover something in something They had covered all the furniture in plastic to keep it clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with or direct attention to something:",
        "examples": [
          "This leaflet covers what we've just discussed in more detail.",
          "Do these parking restrictions cover residents as well as visitors?",
          "The salesman's territory covers the whole of the southeast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to report the news about a particular important event:",
        "examples": [
          "She's covering the American election for BBC television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of insurance) to protect someone against loss, damage, accident, or having something stolen:",
        "examples": [
          "cover someone for something Does your travel insurance cover you for the loss or theft of cash?",
          "cover someone against something These policies do not cover you against kidnap and terrorism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something to protect yourself from blame or criticism in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "I kept copies of my expense receipts, just to cover myself.",
          "Make sure you take notes of the meeting, just to cover yourself.",
          "He claimed to be following up on information from an informant to cover himself while illegally accessing confidential information.",
          "We believe that some employees doctored their schedules to cover themselves.",
          "She covered herself by making sure she always had someone else present in the room when she talked to the defendant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel a particular distance:",
        "examples": [
          "We covered 400 km in three hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or give enough money to pay for something:",
        "examples": [
          "cover the cost The selling price barely covered the cost of the raw materials.",
          "cover expenses For some writers, having to cover expenses like meals and travel makes it unaffordable to speak at book festivals.",
          "Their small budget had to cover everything from staff costs to buying furniture.",
          "He charged them rent in order to cover his mortgage payments.",
          "Her godmother offered to cover her tuition fees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to aim a gun or shoot at someone to try to stop them from shooting or escaping, or to protect someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The police officer was covered by her colleagues while she ran towards the gunman's hideout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When soldiers or police officers cover a place such as a road or building, they are in a position from which they can watch and defend it:",
        "examples": [
          "All the exits are covered, so they can't escape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent a member of the opposing team from taking control of the ball by staying close to them all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "The Bullets kept assigning different players to cover him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do someone else's job or duty when they are absent:",
        "examples": [
          "cover something for someone I'm going to the doctor's tomorrow, so do you think you could cover my shift for me?",
          "cover for Sorry, I'm already covering for someone else."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a recording of a song or tune that has already been recorded by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "I think more singers have covered \"Yesterday\" than any other song."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is put on or over something else, usually to protect it, to keep something in, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I keep my computer printer under a protective plastic cover.",
          "Remove the packaging and pierce the plastic cover before microwaving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the stiff outside part of a book or magazine, usually made of thick paper or cardboard:",
        "examples": [
          "Who should we put on the cover of the magazine this month?",
          "Paperback books have soft covers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to read a book, magazine, etc. all the way through from the beginning to the end:",
        "examples": [
          "On Sundays, I stay in bed all morning and read the paper from cover to cover."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an envelope",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something in a plain envelope:",
        "examples": [
          "These are the type of books that are generally sent under plain cover."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something in a separate envelope:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll send my CV along under separate cover."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the blankets, sheets, etc. on a bed:",
        "examples": [
          "Martha threw back the covers and bounced out of bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shelter or protection in an unpleasant or dangerous situation:",
        "examples": [
          "take cover We took cover from the storm in a bus shelter.",
          "under cover of The burglar broke into the house under cover of darkness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "plants, especially bushes, that are used as shelter by animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "protection by someone who has a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "cover from We needed more cover from the enemy aircraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "financial protection so that you get money if something bad happens:",
        "examples": [
          "cover for I've got £20,000 worth of cover for the contents of my house.",
          "Do you have cover for accidental damage?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a performance or recording of a song or tune that has already been recorded by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "How many cover versions have been made of \"My Way\"?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, the position of a fielder (= a player who tries to stop the other team from scoring by stopping or catching the ball) which is in front of the batter (= the player hitting the ball) on the off side (= the side of the field opposite the side where the batter stands):",
        "examples": [
          "The ball was athletically fielded at cover.",
          "He was caught at cover from a mistimed drive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, the large area of the field which is in front of the batter (= a player who tries to hit the ball) on the off side (= the side of the field opposite the side where the batter stands):",
        "examples": [
          "He usually fields in the covers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or spread something over something, or to lie on the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Once the rice comes to a boil, turn down the flame and cover the pot.",
          "She covered the child with a blanket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something covers an area of a particular size, it is equal to an area of that size:",
        "examples": [
          "Grand Canyon National Park covers over a million acres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel a particular distance:",
        "examples": [
          "We covered 600 miles in the last two days.",
          "fig. Her lecture covered a lot of ground, from Renaissance art to modern art."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with or include someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The travel guide covers all the museums and historic places."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to report or write about a particular subject for a newspaper, magazine, television, or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "Harold covers sports for the Times, and Joan covers real-estate developments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be enough money to pay for:",
        "examples": [
          "Will $150 cover your expenses?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something from financial loss, damage, accident, or having something stolen; to insure:",
        "examples": [
          "Our car insurance covers us up to $250,000 for personal injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do a job or duty for someone who is absent:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you cover for me while I'm at the dentist on Monday?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with or take care of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you cover the phones while I’m away from the office?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shelter or protection, esp. in a dangerous situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Folks heard the storm was coming and took cover."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is placed over something, often for protection, or that lies over something else to form a layer:",
        "examples": [
          "I keep my computer printer under a plastic cover."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The cover of a book or magazine is the stiff, outside part of it, usually made of thick paper or cardboard.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cover is also a layer of a material used to keep a person in bed warm:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] On cold days, she pulled the covers up to her chin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include or deal with something:",
        "examples": [
          "The seminars cover such topics as making an impact at interview, employability, and what companies are looking for.",
          "Have I covered all your questions?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to serve customers in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "Our delivery service covers the entire metropolitan area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be enough money to pay for something:",
        "examples": [
          "My wife earns enough to cover the mortgage.",
          "We only sold enough to cover our costs - we made no profit at all.",
          "The amount was not sufficient to cover all his debts.",
          "The government's guarantee will cover the first £50,000 of people's savings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something against loss, damage, accident, etc., by insurance:",
        "examples": [
          "The policy covers employee and public liability, equipment loss, materials, and personal accidents.",
          "cover (sb) against/for sth In general, buildings insurance covers (you) against damage to the house itself and outbuildings such as conservatories and greenhouses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect yourself from being blamed for something:",
        "examples": [
          "cover yourself (against something) Always inform a senior colleague of your intentions, in order to cover yourself against accusations of bullying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a financial organization can cover a loan, it is protected against loss by having enough collateral (= property that a person borrowing money agrees to give to the organization if they fail to pay the debt):",
        "examples": [
          "The approval for a home equity loan is usually easy as the lender has collateral to cover the loan amount."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy shares, currency, etc. that you have arranged to sell in the future, especially if the price is rising and you had expected it to go down:",
        "examples": [
          "Tokyo stocks advanced 1.1% Thursday as futures rose and investors scrambled to cover short positions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do someone else's job when they are absent:",
        "examples": [
          "cover (for sb) We are expected to cover for each other if someone is absent or is late arriving in the morning.",
          "While he was on sick leave, a colleague covered his job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the stiff outside part of a book or magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "She became the first woman to appear on the cover of Business Week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "financial protection against loss, damage, injury, etc., which an insurance company sells:",
        "examples": [
          "health/liability/life/travel cover A firm employing staff needs to have employers' liability cover.",
          "buy/get/take out cover (for/against sth) Homeworkers can get insurance cover for copiers and faxes but premium costs vary widely.",
          "provide cover (for/against sth) The policy provides cover for loss or damage to property owned by the insured.",
          "For a small additional premium, you can increase this cover to £100,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being enough to pay for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The property that is being offered as collateral will be sufficient cover for the loan amount."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which someone does someone else's job when they are absent:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees need cover for days they have to stay home to care for sick children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coverage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the reporting of a particular important event or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "What did you think of the BBC's election coverage?",
          "live coverage Live coverage showed the team celebrating after the game.",
          "media coverage There was very little media coverage of the event.",
          "news coverage Keep up to date with our latest news coverage.",
          "press coverage The case has attracted a huge amount of press coverage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of dealing with or directing attention to something:",
        "examples": [
          "These books give very good grammar coverage (= they deal with grammar very well)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "financial protection so that you get money if something bad happens:",
        "examples": [
          "insurance coverage If you are making major changes to your home you should check your insurance coverage.",
          "coverage for There is no coverage for expenses under $5 000.",
          "provide coverage Companies should be required to provide mental-health coverage.",
          "deny coverage The insurer has the right to deny coverage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of paint, make-up, etc.) the ability to cover a surface well, or the amount of a surface that something can cover:",
        "examples": [
          "This concealer offers great coverage for skin with uneven pigmentation.",
          "Coverage on smooth surfaces is normally 8 - 12 m2 per litre for smooth masonry paint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job and responsibility of reporting or writing about a particular subject for television, radio, or a newspaper or magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "The TV station is trying to improve its coverage of local news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state or condition of being protected from financial loss, damage, accident, or having something stolen; insurance:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve got $50,000 worth of coverage for the contents of my house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Compare these health insurance plans to ensure that you have adequate coverage for your needs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area in which a particular service is available, or particular goods are sold:",
        "examples": [
          "Check out the wireless service provider's coverage before you sign a contract.",
          "Market coverage: our markets include East, Southeast and South Asia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "writing about a particular event or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "detailed/full/in-depth/wide coverage The press picked up the story and gave it wide coverage.",
          "The President's gathering was closed to media coverage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coveralls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing that covers both the upper and lower parts of the body and is worn especially over other clothes to protect them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of clothing made in one piece, worn to cover and protect most of the body and for doing dirty work",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "covered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an area or structure) having a roof or other type of shelter over the top:",
        "examples": [
          "The airport buildings are linked by covered walkways.",
          "The city has a famous covered market dating back to the 19th century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "protected by insurance (= a service that you pay for that will pay your costs if something is lost, damaged, stolen, etc.):",
        "examples": [
          "I claimed on my insurance, only to be told I was not covered.",
          "covered against You may be covered against some risks through household contents insurance.",
          "covered for If I had a car accident, I'd be covered for it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered in the way mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "snow-covered snow-covered hills",
          "Inside, visitors remove their shoes before approaching a flower-covered marble tomb."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "covering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a layer of something that covers something else:",
        "examples": [
          "a light covering of snow"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "covers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the blankets, sheets, etc. on a bed:",
        "examples": [
          "Martha threw back the covers and bounced out of bed.",
          "The smell of bacon enticed me from under the covers.",
          "She was so tired, all she wanted to do was crawl under the covers and fall asleep.",
          "When the alarm went off, he rolled over and pulled up the covers.",
          "Kate's mother smoothed the covers over the bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, the large area of the field which is in front of the batter (= a player who tries to hit the ball) on the off side (= the side of the field opposite the side where the batter stands):",
        "examples": [
          "He usually fields in the covers.",
          "She elegantly drove the ball through the covers for another boundary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "covert": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "hidden or secret:",
        "examples": [
          "covert actions",
          "The government was accused of covert military operations against the regime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of bushes and small trees growing close together in which animals can hide, especially from people or other animals hunting them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "hidden or secret:",
        "examples": [
          "covert military operations"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "covertly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "secretly, or in a hidden way:",
        "examples": [
          "Terrorists have been operating covertly in England."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coveted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strongly desired by many:",
        "examples": [
          "The Caldecott Medal is a coveted children’s book award."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large female farm animal kept to produce meat and milk:",
        "examples": [
          "dairy cow We had several chickens and a dairy cow on our farm.",
          "Most of these ranchers own only own a bull and about twenty cows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female or male bovine (= an animal from the cattle group):",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a lot of research into disease in farm animals such as cows, pigs, and chickens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the adult female of a large mammal such as an elephant, a whale, or a seal:",
        "examples": [
          "a cow elephant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a woman who is considered to be unkind or unpleasant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something difficult or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a cow of a It's been a cow of a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to frighten someone into doing something, using threats or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "be cowed into The protesters refused to be cowed into submission by the army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the adult female of cattle that is kept on a farm to produce milk or meat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cow is also any of other large female, adult mammals, such as elephants or whales.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to frighten or control someone by using threats or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "The dictator has succeeded in cowing his public opponents into near silence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coward": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not brave and is too eager to avoid danger, difficulty, or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "brand someone a coward They branded her a coward for informing on her colleagues during the interrogation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "person who is not brave, is easily frightened, or tries to avoid danger or difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "A coward is someone who sends you a nasty letter without signing it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cowardice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the behaviour of someone who is not at all brave and tries to avoid danger:",
        "examples": [
          "Cowardice prevented me from doing what I knew I should do.",
          "You can accuse me of cowardice, but I still wouldn't fight in a war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of lacking bravery, being easily frightened, or being eager to avoid danger",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cowardly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) not at all brave and too eager to avoid danger, difficulty, or pain :",
        "examples": [
          "He was too cowardly to give the order.",
          "When they criticize us anonymously they come across as cowardly.",
          "These are not cowardly people, but they are cautious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an action) showing that someone is not at all brave and is too eager to avoid danger, difficulty, or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "This was a particularly brutal and cowardly attack.",
          "They are guilty of a cowardly failure to address the problem.",
          "It was cowardly not to own up to the mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows someone is not at all brave and is too eager to avoid danger, difficulty, or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "We will not retreat or act cowardly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cowards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not brave and is too eager to avoid danger, difficulty, or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "brand someone a coward They branded her a coward for informing on her colleagues during the interrogation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "person who is not brave, is easily frightened, or tries to avoid danger or difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "A coward is someone who sends you a nasty letter without signing it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cowbell": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bell that is hung from a cow's neck so that the cow can be found, or a metal musical instrument in the shape of such a bell that is hit with a stick",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cowboy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially in the western US, whose job is to take care of cattle, and who usually rides a horse, or a similar character in a film:",
        "examples": [
          "The ranch employed ten or twelve cowboys.",
          "cowboy boots He was wearing jeans and cowboy boots.",
          "cowboy hat The shop also sells belts and cowboy hats.",
          "cowboy film I don't much like cowboy films.",
          "cowboy movie I don't much like cowboy movies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is not honest, careful, or skilful in their trade or business, or someone who ignores rules that most people obey and is therefore not considered to be responsible:",
        "examples": [
          "a bunch of cowboys Those builders are a bunch of cowboys - they made a terrible job of our extension."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person employed to take care of cattle, who usually rides a horse",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is dishonest or careless in their trade or business:",
        "examples": [
          "cowboy builder/trader"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cowboys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially in the western US, whose job is to take care of cattle, and who usually rides a horse, or a similar character in a film:",
        "examples": [
          "The ranch employed ten or twelve cowboys.",
          "cowboy boots He was wearing jeans and cowboy boots.",
          "cowboy hat The shop also sells belts and cowboy hats.",
          "cowboy film I don't much like cowboy films.",
          "cowboy movie I don't much like cowboy movies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is not honest, careful, or skilful in their trade or business, or someone who ignores rules that most people obey and is therefore not considered to be responsible:",
        "examples": [
          "a bunch of cowboys Those builders are a bunch of cowboys - they made a terrible job of our extension."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person employed to take care of cattle, who usually rides a horse",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is dishonest or careless in their trade or business:",
        "examples": [
          "cowboy builder/trader"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cower": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to lower your head or body in fear, often while moving backwards:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop cowering! I'm not going to hit you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bend down or move backward with your head down because you are frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog cowered in the corner, realizing she’d done something wrong."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cowering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lower your head or body in fear, often while moving backwards:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop cowering! I'm not going to hit you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cowgirl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a female cowboy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large female farm animal kept to produce meat and milk:",
        "examples": [
          "dairy cow We had several chickens and a dairy cow on our farm.",
          "Most of these ranchers own only own a bull and about twenty cows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female or male bovine (= an animal from the cattle group):",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a lot of research into disease in farm animals such as cows, pigs, and chickens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the adult female of a large mammal such as an elephant, a whale, or a seal:",
        "examples": [
          "a cow elephant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a woman who is considered to be unkind or unpleasant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something difficult or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a cow of a It's been a cow of a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to frighten someone into doing something, using threats or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "be cowed into The protesters refused to be cowed into submission by the army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the adult female of cattle that is kept on a farm to produce milk or meat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cow is also any of other large female, adult mammals, such as elephants or whales.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to frighten or control someone by using threats or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "The dictator has succeeded in cowing his public opponents into near silence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cox": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the person who sits in the back of a rowing boat and controls its direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Coxes are often small, light people.",
          "The coxes may have to choose between their desire for shelter and their need for fast water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act as a cox:",
        "examples": [
          "cox for She coxed for her college for three seasons.",
          "He coxed the winning eight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an abbreviation for cyclooxygenase: an enzyme that causes a chemical reaction in the body, one of the results of which is pain and inflammation (= red, painful, swollen areas). There are two different kinds of COX, COX-1 and COX-2:",
        "examples": [
          "COX-2 inhibitors"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "intentionally keeping something secret:",
        "examples": [
          "coy about She's very coy about her age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of women) being or pretending to be shy, or like a child:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave me a coy look from under her schoolgirl's fringe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "acting shy, uncertain, or unwilling to say much, often in order to increase interest in something by keeping back information about it:",
        "examples": [
          "McIntyre is coy about his future in football."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "coyote": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small wild animal like a dog that lives in North America:",
        "examples": [
          "Some birds are killed by golden eagles or coyotes.",
          "The only sound is the howl of coyote and the whisper of the wind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is paid to secretly and illegally bring people across the border into the US from Latin America:",
        "examples": [
          "They still owe thousands of dollars to the coyotes who brought her and her children across the border."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wild animal related to dogs that lives in parts of North America, esp. in the west",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "coyotes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small wild animal like a dog that lives in North America:",
        "examples": [
          "Some birds are killed by golden eagles or coyotes.",
          "The only sound is the howl of coyote and the whisper of the wind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is paid to secretly and illegally bring people across the border into the US from Latin America:",
        "examples": [
          "They still owe thousands of dollars to the coyotes who brought her and her children across the border."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wild animal related to dogs that lives in parts of North America, esp. in the west",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cozy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "comfortable, pleasant, and inviting, esp. (of a room or building) because small and warm",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cpa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for certified public accountant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for certified public accountant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Certified Public Accountant: a professional qualification for accountants in the US and some other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "I am currently studying for the CPA qualification."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "critical path method",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cpr": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a method used to keep someone alive in a medical emergency, in which you blow into the person's mouth then press on their chest and then repeat the process:",
        "examples": [
          "to administer/perform CPR"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (= medical actions performed in an emergency to make the heart and lungs begin to work again)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cr": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for creatinine: a chemical waste product whose level in the blood is a measure of how well the kidneys are working:",
        "examples": [
          "CR level"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crab": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sea creature with five pairs of legs and a round, flat body covered by a shell, or its flesh eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "We walked along the beach collecting small crabs.",
          "All the shops on the seafront had crab for sale.",
          "crab salad This crab salad is delicious!",
          "crab meat Pick through the crab meat and remove any shell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small insects that can live in the hair around the sex organs:",
        "examples": [
          "You can buy special shampoo for treating crabs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in yoga and other forms of exercise, a position in which you have your flat hands and feet on the floor and the rest of your body raised off the floor, with your face, stomach, and hips upwards:",
        "examples": [
          "the crab If you used to do gymnastics as a child, you might remember doing the crab.",
          "Crab pose is excellent for strengthening the gluteal muscles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sign of the zodiac",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sea animal that has five pairs of legs and a round, flat body covered by a shell, or its flesh eaten as food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crabby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easily annoyed and complaining:",
        "examples": [
          "You're very crabby today. What's bothering you?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crabs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small insects that can live in the hair around the sex organs:",
        "examples": [
          "You can buy special shampoo for treating crabs.",
          "Most people with crab lice do not have any other sexually transmitted diseases.",
          "Doctors debunked the myth that you can catch crab lice from a toilet seat.",
          "She got crabs from that guy she met in the bar.",
          "He didn't realize he had crabs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to break something so that it does not separate, but very thin lines appear on its surface, or to become broken in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "A stone hit the window and cracked the glass.",
          "I cracked my tooth as I fell.",
          "The walls cracked and the roof collapsed in the earthquake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become mentally and physically weak:",
        "examples": [
          "Stress and overwork are causing teachers to crack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail as a result of problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Their relationship began to crack after their child died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone cracks, that person begins to feel weak and agrees that they have been defeated:",
        "examples": [
          "He cracked during questioning and told us where to find the stolen goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break something open, especially in order to reach or use what is inside:",
        "examples": [
          "crack an egg Crack three eggs into a bowl and mix them together.",
          "crack a nut He cracked the nuts with his hands.",
          "crack open a nut The monkeys use stones to crack open hard nuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get into someone else's computer system without permission and get information or do something illegal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy computer programs or recorded material illegally",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find a solution to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "crack a code They cracked the code and read the secret message.",
          "I've been trying to solve this problem all week, but I still haven't cracked it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "crack something on something I cracked my head on the door.",
          "crack something against something He fell, cracking his knee against the fence.",
          "crack someone over the head They cracked him over the head with a baseball bat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sudden, short noise, or to cause something to make this noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The whip cracked over the horses' heads.",
          "crack your knuckles He's always cracking his knuckles (= pulling the joints of his fingers to make a noise)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a voice cracks, its sound changes because the person is upset:",
        "examples": [
          "crack with Her voice cracked with emotion as she told the story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a joke or funny remark:",
        "examples": [
          "crack a joke He's always cracking jokes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make chemical changes to the hydrocarbons (= chemical combinations of hydrogen and carbon) in oil as part of the process of refining it (= changing it from its natural state into petrol), or to go through this process:",
        "examples": [
          "He invented the first commercially applicable apparatus for cracking hydrocarbons, a necessary process in petroleum production.",
          "Large, less useful hydrocarbon molecules are cracked to form smaller, more useful molecules.",
          "Hydrogen ions attach themselves to the oil molecules and cause them to crack into smaller molecules, including petrol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very narrow space between parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Cracks had appeared in the dry ground.",
          "We peered through the crack in the floorboards.",
          "figurative Cracks began to show in his façade of self-confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so that there is a very small space:",
        "examples": [
          "She opened the door just a crack to listen to the conversation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden loud sound:",
        "examples": [
          "the crack of a rifle/whip/breaking branch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt:",
        "examples": [
          "crack at It was her first crack at beating the record.",
          "have a crack Here's a question for anyone who wants to have a crack.",
          "take a crack US It's not something I've done before, but I'll take a crack at it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful form of the drug cocaine:",
        "examples": [
          "Several kilos of crack were found in her luggage.",
          "a crack addict"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of getting into someone else's computer system:",
        "examples": [
          "Find cracks for your shareware programs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent, or of the highest quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a crack regiment",
          "crack troops"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage something by causing thin lines or spaces to appear on its surface; break slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The concrete on the front of the building had begun to crack.",
          "[ T ] The X-ray showed that she had cracked a bone in her foot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something hard:",
        "examples": [
          "He fell backward, his head cracking against a tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break something open, esp. in order to reach or use what is inside:",
        "examples": [
          "He cracked three eggs into a mixing bowl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you crack a code (= message in symbols), you discover what it means.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sudden, sharp noise or to cause something to make such a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] All around us the lightning was cracking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to weaken and become less able to think in a reasonable way, esp. because of anxiety or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "In spite of intense questioning for over eight hours, she never cracked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a joke or amusing remark:",
        "examples": [
          "Jerry’s always cracking jokes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt; a try:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve never tried to cook this before, but I thought I’d have a crack at it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a joking remark that is critical of someone or slightly insulting:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s always making cracks about how much I eat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin line or space in the surface of something, usually a sign of damage:",
        "examples": [
          "A series of cracks developed in the road surface."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A crack is also a narrow space:",
        "examples": [
          "She opened the door a crack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skillful; expert:",
        "examples": [
          "The man’s a crack technician."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cracked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is cracked, it is damaged with one or more thin lines on its surface:",
        "examples": [
          "a cracked mirror/window",
          "cracked plates"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word to describe someone who has a mental health condition, or who does not behave in a reasonable way :",
        "examples": [
          "The neighbours thought he was cracked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "silly or stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "In my opinion, that's a totally cracked idea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "damaged so that thin lines or spaces can be seen on the surface of something; slightly broken:",
        "examples": [
          "cracked bathroom tiles"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cracker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin, flat, hard biscuit, especially one eaten with cheese:",
        "examples": [
          "We were offered cheese and crackers with our drinks.",
          "Serve the dip with crackers or tortilla chips for a delicious appetizer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or device that cracks (= succeeds in understanding or knowing) something such as a code (= a secret language hiding a message), a password (= a series of words, letters, or numbers you need to get into a computer, etc.) or a combination (= a series of numbers keeping something locked):",
        "examples": [
          "code cracker The random text generator makes it almost impossible for code crackers to find patterns.",
          "password cracker The password cracker uses a dictionary of over 540 million words in an attempt to obtain the encrypted wireless password.",
          "safe cracker The gang included an expert safe cracker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gets into other people's computer systems without permission in order to do something illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "Holes in software programs provide another avenue for crackers to attack.",
          "They are passionate programmers who modify software with creative code, as opposed to crackers who break into computer systems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment in an oil refinery (= a factory where oil in its natural state is made into petrol, etc.) for cracking (= making chemical changes to) hydrocarbons:",
        "examples": [
          "catalytic cracker The refinery has a 75,000-barrel-a-day catalytic cracker.",
          "Getting the plant up and running will entail the construction of an ethane cracker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a paper tube with small toys, small pieces of sweet food, etc. inside, that is covered with bright paper and makes a short, sharp sound when both ends are pulled:",
        "examples": [
          "pull a cracker Who wants to pull a cracker with me?",
          "Christmas cracker A box of Christmas crackers can cost anything from £5 to £50, depending on the quality of the gifts inside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a firework that explodes with a loud noise",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is very good or has a special exciting quality:",
        "examples": [
          "She's written five books, and every one is a cracker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word used to refer to a poor white person living in the southern US",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard, dry, thin piece of baked bread",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crackers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "silly, stupid, or slightly mentally ill",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cracking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "He scored with a cracking shot into the back of the goal.",
          "The marathon began at a cracking (= very fast) pace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in which large molecules of a hydrocarbon are broken down into smaller molecules",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in which large molecules of a hydrocarbon are broken down into smaller molecules",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crackle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a lot of short, dry, sharp sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The radio started to crackle.",
          "The logs crackled and popped in the fireplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, dry, sharp sound:",
        "examples": [
          "the crackle of burning logs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a set of short, sharp sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire spread to an evergreen tree, which crackled with flames."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crackles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a lot of short, dry, sharp sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The radio started to crackle.",
          "The logs crackled and popped in the fireplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, dry, sharp sound:",
        "examples": [
          "the crackle of burning logs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a set of short, sharp sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire spread to an evergreen tree, which crackled with flames."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crackling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the crisp skin of cooked pork (= meat from a pig)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short, dry, sharp sounds made by something:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the crackling of a fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making short, dry, sharp sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The crackling logs in the huge fireplace provided the only light in the dark room.",
          "I couldn't see what it was, but it made a funny crackling noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energetic and interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "Nearly every reviewer noticed the crackling chemistry between these two stars.",
          "Her new novel is a crackling satire about the advertising industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crackpot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is silly or stupid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a person or an idea that is silly or stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "crackpot ideas",
          "This sounds like another crackpot conspiracy theory to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a crazy or strange person:",
        "examples": [
          "They obviously think we’re a bunch of crackpots."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cracks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to break something so that it does not separate, but very thin lines appear on its surface, or to become broken in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "A stone hit the window and cracked the glass.",
          "I cracked my tooth as I fell.",
          "The walls cracked and the roof collapsed in the earthquake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become mentally and physically weak:",
        "examples": [
          "Stress and overwork are causing teachers to crack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail as a result of problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Their relationship began to crack after their child died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone cracks, that person begins to feel weak and agrees that they have been defeated:",
        "examples": [
          "He cracked during questioning and told us where to find the stolen goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break something open, especially in order to reach or use what is inside:",
        "examples": [
          "crack an egg Crack three eggs into a bowl and mix them together.",
          "crack a nut He cracked the nuts with his hands.",
          "crack open a nut The monkeys use stones to crack open hard nuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get into someone else's computer system without permission and get information or do something illegal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy computer programs or recorded material illegally",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find a solution to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "crack a code They cracked the code and read the secret message.",
          "I've been trying to solve this problem all week, but I still haven't cracked it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "crack something on something I cracked my head on the door.",
          "crack something against something He fell, cracking his knee against the fence.",
          "crack someone over the head They cracked him over the head with a baseball bat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sudden, short noise, or to cause something to make this noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The whip cracked over the horses' heads.",
          "crack your knuckles He's always cracking his knuckles (= pulling the joints of his fingers to make a noise)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a voice cracks, its sound changes because the person is upset:",
        "examples": [
          "crack with Her voice cracked with emotion as she told the story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a joke or funny remark:",
        "examples": [
          "crack a joke He's always cracking jokes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make chemical changes to the hydrocarbons (= chemical combinations of hydrogen and carbon) in oil as part of the process of refining it (= changing it from its natural state into petrol), or to go through this process:",
        "examples": [
          "He invented the first commercially applicable apparatus for cracking hydrocarbons, a necessary process in petroleum production.",
          "Large, less useful hydrocarbon molecules are cracked to form smaller, more useful molecules.",
          "Hydrogen ions attach themselves to the oil molecules and cause them to crack into smaller molecules, including petrol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very narrow space between parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Cracks had appeared in the dry ground.",
          "We peered through the crack in the floorboards.",
          "figurative Cracks began to show in his façade of self-confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so that there is a very small space:",
        "examples": [
          "She opened the door just a crack to listen to the conversation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden loud sound:",
        "examples": [
          "the crack of a rifle/whip/breaking branch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt:",
        "examples": [
          "crack at It was her first crack at beating the record.",
          "have a crack Here's a question for anyone who wants to have a crack.",
          "take a crack US It's not something I've done before, but I'll take a crack at it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful form of the drug cocaine:",
        "examples": [
          "Several kilos of crack were found in her luggage.",
          "a crack addict"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of getting into someone else's computer system:",
        "examples": [
          "Find cracks for your shareware programs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent, or of the highest quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a crack regiment",
          "crack troops"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage something by causing thin lines or spaces to appear on its surface; break slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The concrete on the front of the building had begun to crack.",
          "[ T ] The X-ray showed that she had cracked a bone in her foot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something hard:",
        "examples": [
          "He fell backward, his head cracking against a tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break something open, esp. in order to reach or use what is inside:",
        "examples": [
          "He cracked three eggs into a mixing bowl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you crack a code (= message in symbols), you discover what it means.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sudden, sharp noise or to cause something to make such a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] All around us the lightning was cracking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to weaken and become less able to think in a reasonable way, esp. because of anxiety or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "In spite of intense questioning for over eight hours, she never cracked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a joke or amusing remark:",
        "examples": [
          "Jerry’s always cracking jokes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt; a try:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve never tried to cook this before, but I thought I’d have a crack at it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a joking remark that is critical of someone or slightly insulting:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s always making cracks about how much I eat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin line or space in the surface of something, usually a sign of damage:",
        "examples": [
          "A series of cracks developed in the road surface."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A crack is also a narrow space:",
        "examples": [
          "She opened the door a crack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skillful; expert:",
        "examples": [
          "The man’s a crack technician."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cradle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small bed for a baby, especially one that moves from side to side:",
        "examples": [
          "rock a cradle The nurse rocked the cradle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the object that you put a phone, camera, etc. into in order to recharge (= put power into) its batteries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a frame that hangs on the side of a building, ship, etc. for people to work from",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold something or someone gently, especially by supporting with the arms:",
        "examples": [
          "cradle someone in your arms She cradled him tenderly in her arms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small bed for a baby, esp. one with raised sides that can be pushed gently so that it moves from side to side",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold someone or something gently:",
        "examples": [
          "Joe cradled his cup of coffee and began to speak."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cradling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold something or someone gently, especially by supporting with the arms:",
        "examples": [
          "cradle someone in your arms She cradled him tenderly in her arms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "craft": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "skill and experience, especially in relation to making objects; a job or activity that needs skill and experience, or something produced using skill and experience:",
        "examples": [
          "the craft of furniture making/sewing/glassblowing",
          "political/literary craft",
          "rural/ancient/traditional crafts",
          "craft workers (= skilled workers)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle for travelling on water or through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "naval/civilian/patrol/rescue craft",
          "18 craft (= boats) set out in the race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make objects, especially in a skilled way:",
        "examples": [
          "These bracelets were crafted by Native Americans.",
          "a beautifully crafted silver brooch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to food or drink made using traditional methods by small companies, or companies and people that do this:",
        "examples": [
          "With a craft gin, this ethos of care and attention goes from grain to glass.",
          "All over the world, craft bakers exist who bake bread in traditional ways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skill in knowing how to do or make something, or a job or activity needing such skill:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He talked about the craft of writing popular fiction.",
          "[ C ] I love to do all kinds of crafts and sewing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boat, aircraft, or spacecraft",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crafted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make objects, especially in a skilled way:",
        "examples": [
          "These bracelets were crafted by Native Americans.",
          "a beautifully crafted silver brooch"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crafting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity or hobby of making decorative objects with your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "I enjoy crafting, especially quilting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of skilfully creating something such as a story:",
        "examples": [
          "So much care went into the crafting of the narrative."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crafts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "skill and experience, especially in relation to making objects; a job or activity that needs skill and experience, or something produced using skill and experience:",
        "examples": [
          "the craft of furniture making/sewing/glassblowing",
          "political/literary craft",
          "rural/ancient/traditional crafts",
          "craft workers (= skilled workers)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle for travelling on water or through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "naval/civilian/patrol/rescue craft",
          "18 craft (= boats) set out in the race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make objects, especially in a skilled way:",
        "examples": [
          "These bracelets were crafted by Native Americans.",
          "a beautifully crafted silver brooch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to food or drink made using traditional methods by small companies, or companies and people that do this:",
        "examples": [
          "With a craft gin, this ethos of care and attention goes from grain to glass.",
          "All over the world, craft bakers exist who bake bread in traditional ways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skill in knowing how to do or make something, or a job or activity needing such skill:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He talked about the craft of writing popular fiction.",
          "[ C ] I love to do all kinds of crafts and sewing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boat, aircraft, or spacecraft",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "craftsman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is skilled in a particular craft:",
        "examples": [
          "The plates are painted by our finest craftsmen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is skilled in doing or making something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is skilled, especially someone who makes things by hand:",
        "examples": [
          "master/skilled craftsman Highly skilled craftsmen, such as weavers, were replaced by machines and unskilled labour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "craftsmanship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "skill at making things:",
        "examples": [
          "The jewellery showed exquisite craftsmanship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skill at making things, or the skill with which something was made or done:",
        "examples": [
          "The craftsmanship of the Tiffany lamp was superb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skill in making things, especially by hand:",
        "examples": [
          "Senior workers are trying to pass their craftsmanship to the younger generation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of something that has been skilfully made:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has won high praise for the fine materials it uses, and the superb craftsmanship of its products."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "craftsmen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is skilled in a particular craft:",
        "examples": [
          "The plates are painted by our finest craftsmen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is skilled in doing or making something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is skilled, especially someone who makes things by hand:",
        "examples": [
          "master/skilled craftsman Highly skilled craftsmen, such as weavers, were replaced by machines and unskilled labour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crafty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "clever, especially in a dishonest or secret way:",
        "examples": [
          "I have some crafty ideas for getting around the regulations.",
          "She was a crafty old woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to crafts (= sewing, woodwork, etc.):",
        "examples": [
          "We sell wool, paints, glue, and other crafty supplies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "interested in crafts (= sewing, woodwork, etc.):",
        "examples": [
          "She's very crafty and makes all her own Christmas decorations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skillful in argument but likely to be dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "a crafty lawyer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cram": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to force a lot of people or things into a small space:",
        "examples": [
          "be crammed into Eight children were crammed into the back of the car.",
          "be crammed against The room was packed and we were crammed against the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do many things in a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "cram something into something I had to cram three countries into a week's business trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to learn a lot very quickly before an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "cram for She's cramming for her history exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force something into a small space, or to fill an area with people:",
        "examples": [
          "Six children were crammed into the back of the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to learn a lot very quickly before an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s cramming for her history exam."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crammed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very full of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "a crammed train/room",
          "crammed with The docks were crammed with people trying to board the boats.",
          "crammed full of The house is still crammed full of her furniture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cramp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden painful tightening in a muscle, often after a lot of exercise, that limits movement:",
        "examples": [
          "Several runners needed treatment for cramp (US cramps) and exhaustion.",
          "have cramp I've got cramp in my foot.",
          "stomach cramps"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pains in the lower stomach caused by a person's period (= blood flow from the uterus each month):",
        "examples": [
          "She took some medicine for her cramps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit someone, especially to prevent them from enjoying a full life:",
        "examples": [
          "Worry and lack of money cramp the lives of the unemployed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, painful tightening of a muscle:",
        "examples": [
          "stomach cramps",
          "a foot cramp"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cramped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having enough space or time:",
        "examples": [
          "a cramped room/house",
          "We have six desks in this room, so we're a little cramped.",
          "cramped for space We can't fit any more children in this classroom - we're already cramped for space.",
          "I have a very cramped schedule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "limited in the freedom to move because there is not enough space:",
        "examples": [
          "He managed to get a bed in a cramped student apartment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cramping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit someone, especially to prevent them from enjoying a full life:",
        "examples": [
          "Worry and lack of money cramp the lives of the unemployed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cramps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pains in the lower stomach caused by a person's period (= blood flow from the uterus each month):",
        "examples": [
          "She took some medicine for her cramps.",
          "She had monthly cramps for a year or two before her periods started.",
          "I woke up with terrible cramps this morning.",
          "Millions of people suffer from painful cramps during their periods.",
          "The pain felt very much like period cramps."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cranberries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, round, red fruit with a sour taste",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round red fruit with a sour taste, used esp. to make juice and sauce",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cranberry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, round, red fruit with a sour taste",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round red fruit with a sour taste, used esp. to make juice and sauce",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall metal structure with a long horizontal part, used for lifting and moving heavy objects:",
        "examples": [
          "The crane lifted the container off the ship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall bird with long, thin legs and a long neck",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stretch in order to look at something:",
        "examples": [
          "crane forward He craned forward to see the procession.",
          "crane your neck Mike was craning his neck to get the first glimpse of the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large machine with a long, movable part to which is fixed cables (= strong wires) for lifting and moving heavy objects",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large water bird with long, thin legs and a long neck",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stretch in order to look at something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] We were all craning (our necks) to get a glimpse of the movie star."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall metal structure with a long horizontal part that is used for lifting and moving heavy objects:",
        "examples": [
          "We are one of the top crane hire companies in the country.",
          "At the time he was working as a crane operator."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cranes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall metal structure with a long horizontal part, used for lifting and moving heavy objects:",
        "examples": [
          "The crane lifted the container off the ship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall bird with long, thin legs and a long neck",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stretch in order to look at something:",
        "examples": [
          "crane forward He craned forward to see the procession.",
          "crane your neck Mike was craning his neck to get the first glimpse of the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large machine with a long, movable part to which is fixed cables (= strong wires) for lifting and moving heavy objects",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large water bird with long, thin legs and a long neck",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stretch in order to look at something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] We were all craning (our necks) to get a glimpse of the movie star."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall metal structure with a long horizontal part that is used for lifting and moving heavy objects:",
        "examples": [
          "We are one of the top crane hire companies in the country.",
          "At the time he was working as a crane operator."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cranial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of the skull",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "craning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stretch in order to look at something:",
        "examples": [
          "crane forward He craned forward to see the procession.",
          "crane your neck Mike was craning his neck to get the first glimpse of the car."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "craniotomy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical operation to make an opening in the skull (= the bones that surround and protect the brain), such as during brain surgery:",
        "examples": [
          "The surgeon will perform a craniotomy, removing a small section of the skull to access the brain.",
          "An intracranial haemorrhage may require a craniotomy to locate and control bleeding."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cranium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hard bone case that gives an animal's or a human's head its shape and protects the brain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crank": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has strange or unusual ideas and beliefs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant and easily annoyed person:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always a crank first thing in the morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that creates movement between parts of a machine or that changes backward and forward movement into circular movement:",
        "examples": [
          "a crank handle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal drug that is a form of methamphetamine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has strange ideas and behaves in strange ways:",
        "examples": [
          "He just seemed like a harmless crank to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a handle or bar on a machine that you can turn to make another part turn",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cranked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to produce something with no special care or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Like clockwork, he cranks out a new book every year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce something in large amounts, like a machine does:",
        "examples": [
          "She cranks out two new books a year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cranking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to produce something with no special care or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Like clockwork, he cranks out a new book every year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce something in large amounts, like a machine does:",
        "examples": [
          "She cranks out two new books a year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cranks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has strange or unusual ideas and beliefs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant and easily annoyed person:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always a crank first thing in the morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that creates movement between parts of a machine or that changes backward and forward movement into circular movement:",
        "examples": [
          "a crank handle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal drug that is a form of methamphetamine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has strange ideas and behaves in strange ways:",
        "examples": [
          "He just seemed like a harmless crank to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a handle or bar on a machine that you can turn to make another part turn",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cranky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easily annoyed or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "a cranky baby",
          "He's been cranky all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange and unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a member of a group that promotes cranky ideas about food and exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily annoyed and angry",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for solid waste, or an occasion when an animal or person produces solid waste",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for something that is not worth anything, not useful, nonsense, or of bad quality",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played with dice for money:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a wonderful evening, winning at mah-jong and losing at craps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word meaning of very bad quality",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word meaning not skilled or not organized",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word meaning to produce solid waste",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is bad or worthless; nonsense:",
        "examples": [
          "She thinks that most of what’s on television now is crap."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crapped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crapper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a toilet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crapping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crappy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word meaning unpleasant or of very bad quality:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a series of crappy jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sick:",
        "examples": [
          "He said he was feeling really crappy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "craps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played with dice for money:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a wonderful evening, winning at mah-jong and losing at craps.",
          "You'll generally find her at the craps table in the casino.",
          "He was in a great mood, mainly because he had won $1,500 at craps the previous day.",
          "He once lost his car in a game of craps.",
          "She got into a lot of debt playing craps online."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle crashes or someone crashes it, it is involved in an accident, usually a serious one in which the vehicle is damaged and someone is hurt:",
        "examples": [
          "We skidded on the ice and crashed.",
          "crash into The plane crashed into a mountainside.",
          "Her brother borrowed her motorbike and crashed it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something, often making a loud noise or causing damage:",
        "examples": [
          "crash on We could hear waves crashing on the shore.",
          "crash against The door swung open and crashed against the wall.",
          "Suddenly, cymbals crashed and the orchestra began playing.",
          "crash through Without warning, the tree crashed through the roof.",
          "come crashing through A dog came crashing through the bushes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something such as a business crashes, it suddenly fails or becomes unsuccessful:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors were seriously worried when the stock market began to crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a computer or system crashes, it suddenly stops operating:",
        "examples": [
          "My laptop's crashed again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly fall to a low level:",
        "examples": [
          "Foods with a low glycaemic index, such as oats, won't cause your energy level to spike and crash.",
          "Demand slumped and prices crashed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sleep at someone else's house for the night, especially when you have not planned it:",
        "examples": [
          "They crashed on my floor after the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a party or other event without an invitation:",
        "examples": [
          "We tried to crash the party, but the bouncers wouldn't let us in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an accident involving a vehicle, usually a serious one in which the vehicle is damaged or someone is hurt:",
        "examples": [
          "a car crash",
          "have a crash She had a crash on the way to work.",
          "They were only slightly injured in the crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden loud noise made when something breaks or falls:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a loud crash in the kitchen.",
          "The vase landed on the floor with a crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden large fall in the value of a country's businesses:",
        "examples": [
          "They lost a lot of money in the Stock Market crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation when a computer or system suddenly stops operating:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer crash"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quick and involving a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "The company undertook a crash programme of machine replacement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious accident in which one or more cars, trucks, or other vehicles hit something, or in which an aircraft hits the ground or another aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "She was killed in an airplane crash in 1983."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud noise that sounds as if it is caused by something violently breaking apart or hitting something else:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a loud crash, and we rushed over to see what had fallen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden loss of value of investments, or a failure of a business",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a party or other event without an invitation:",
        "examples": [
          "Some guys tried to crash the party but they weren’t allowed in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sleep, or to stay at a place to sleep temporarily:",
        "examples": [
          "I was so tired after work, I crashed on the sofa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall or hit something in a noisy or violent way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] All the dishes the waitress was carrying crashed to the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To crash is also to move in a noisy or violent way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A big black bear came crashing through the underbrush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of investments) to lose value, or (of a business) to lose money and be unable to continue to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "When the market crashed, everyone lost money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a computer crashes, it suddenly stops operating.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a vehicle on the ground) to hit another vehicle or a large object violently, or (of an aircraft) to fall and violently hit the ground, a building, etc., or hit another aircraft while flying:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The plane crashed into the mountainside, killing all aboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving great effort to achieve a lot quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "took a crash course in cooking"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A crash diet is a way of losing body weight quickly by eating very little.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden serious fall in the value of something, for example, of shares or of a particular area of business:",
        "examples": [
          "A crash in China could also affect the global economy if the country's demand for imports and raw materials drops sharply.",
          "They had lost all their money in the Wall Street Crash of 1929.",
          "The stock market crash has had a major impact, with many investors still nursing big losses.",
          "crash in sth The crash in the property market has led to many houses being repossessed by mortgage companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden failure of a computer or system:",
        "examples": [
          "Wednesday's state computer crash created far more problems than officials first realized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly lose value, in a way that is serious:",
        "examples": [
          "crash from sth to sth Its share price has crashed from nearly £7 in November to just £0.50.",
          "Most experts agree that the market crashed because of unbridled speculation, low margins, and a lack of government oversight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a computer or system crashes, or if someone or something crashes it, it suddenly stops working:",
        "examples": [
          "The server crashed twice and we had no idea why.",
          "The message will highlight the error that crashed the computer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crashed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle crashes or someone crashes it, it is involved in an accident, usually a serious one in which the vehicle is damaged and someone is hurt:",
        "examples": [
          "We skidded on the ice and crashed.",
          "crash into The plane crashed into a mountainside.",
          "Her brother borrowed her motorbike and crashed it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something, often making a loud noise or causing damage:",
        "examples": [
          "crash on We could hear waves crashing on the shore.",
          "crash against The door swung open and crashed against the wall.",
          "Suddenly, cymbals crashed and the orchestra began playing.",
          "crash through Without warning, the tree crashed through the roof.",
          "come crashing through A dog came crashing through the bushes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something such as a business crashes, it suddenly fails or becomes unsuccessful:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors were seriously worried when the stock market began to crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a computer or system crashes, it suddenly stops operating:",
        "examples": [
          "My laptop's crashed again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly fall to a low level:",
        "examples": [
          "Foods with a low glycaemic index, such as oats, won't cause your energy level to spike and crash.",
          "Demand slumped and prices crashed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sleep at someone else's house for the night, especially when you have not planned it:",
        "examples": [
          "They crashed on my floor after the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a party or other event without an invitation:",
        "examples": [
          "We tried to crash the party, but the bouncers wouldn't let us in."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crashes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle crashes or someone crashes it, it is involved in an accident, usually a serious one in which the vehicle is damaged and someone is hurt:",
        "examples": [
          "We skidded on the ice and crashed.",
          "crash into The plane crashed into a mountainside.",
          "Her brother borrowed her motorbike and crashed it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something, often making a loud noise or causing damage:",
        "examples": [
          "crash on We could hear waves crashing on the shore.",
          "crash against The door swung open and crashed against the wall.",
          "Suddenly, cymbals crashed and the orchestra began playing.",
          "crash through Without warning, the tree crashed through the roof.",
          "come crashing through A dog came crashing through the bushes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something such as a business crashes, it suddenly fails or becomes unsuccessful:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors were seriously worried when the stock market began to crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a computer or system crashes, it suddenly stops operating:",
        "examples": [
          "My laptop's crashed again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly fall to a low level:",
        "examples": [
          "Foods with a low glycaemic index, such as oats, won't cause your energy level to spike and crash.",
          "Demand slumped and prices crashed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sleep at someone else's house for the night, especially when you have not planned it:",
        "examples": [
          "They crashed on my floor after the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a party or other event without an invitation:",
        "examples": [
          "We tried to crash the party, but the bouncers wouldn't let us in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an accident involving a vehicle, usually a serious one in which the vehicle is damaged or someone is hurt:",
        "examples": [
          "a car crash",
          "have a crash She had a crash on the way to work.",
          "They were only slightly injured in the crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden loud noise made when something breaks or falls:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a loud crash in the kitchen.",
          "The vase landed on the floor with a crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden large fall in the value of a country's businesses:",
        "examples": [
          "They lost a lot of money in the Stock Market crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation when a computer or system suddenly stops operating:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer crash"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quick and involving a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "The company undertook a crash programme of machine replacement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious accident in which one or more cars, trucks, or other vehicles hit something, or in which an aircraft hits the ground or another aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "She was killed in an airplane crash in 1983."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud noise that sounds as if it is caused by something violently breaking apart or hitting something else:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a loud crash, and we rushed over to see what had fallen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden loss of value of investments, or a failure of a business",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a party or other event without an invitation:",
        "examples": [
          "Some guys tried to crash the party but they weren’t allowed in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sleep, or to stay at a place to sleep temporarily:",
        "examples": [
          "I was so tired after work, I crashed on the sofa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall or hit something in a noisy or violent way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] All the dishes the waitress was carrying crashed to the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To crash is also to move in a noisy or violent way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A big black bear came crashing through the underbrush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of investments) to lose value, or (of a business) to lose money and be unable to continue to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "When the market crashed, everyone lost money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a computer crashes, it suddenly stops operating.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a vehicle on the ground) to hit another vehicle or a large object violently, or (of an aircraft) to fall and violently hit the ground, a building, etc., or hit another aircraft while flying:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The plane crashed into the mountainside, killing all aboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving great effort to achieve a lot quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "took a crash course in cooking"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A crash diet is a way of losing body weight quickly by eating very little.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden serious fall in the value of something, for example, of shares or of a particular area of business:",
        "examples": [
          "A crash in China could also affect the global economy if the country's demand for imports and raw materials drops sharply.",
          "They had lost all their money in the Wall Street Crash of 1929.",
          "The stock market crash has had a major impact, with many investors still nursing big losses.",
          "crash in sth The crash in the property market has led to many houses being repossessed by mortgage companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden failure of a computer or system:",
        "examples": [
          "Wednesday's state computer crash created far more problems than officials first realized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly lose value, in a way that is serious:",
        "examples": [
          "crash from sth to sth Its share price has crashed from nearly £7 in November to just £0.50.",
          "Most experts agree that the market crashed because of unbridled speculation, low margins, and a lack of government oversight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a computer or system crashes, or if someone or something crashes it, it suddenly stops working:",
        "examples": [
          "The server crashed twice and we had no idea why.",
          "The message will highlight the error that crashed the computer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crashing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "loud noises made when things break or fall:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear crashing in the next room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stupid and without considering how other people might feel:",
        "examples": [
          "a crass remark",
          "crass behaviour/ignorance",
          "a crass error of judgment",
          "He made crass comments about her worn-out clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "offensive in manner or style:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t know anyone who would speak in such a crass manner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a box made of wood, plastic, or metal, especially one divided into parts to hold bottles:",
        "examples": [
          "a milk crate",
          "a crate of empty bottles",
          "a packing crate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cage with a bed that a dog, especially a puppy, sleeps in and stays in when its owners are away from home",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into a crate, especially in order to move it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a dog in a crate:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you crate her at night?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large wooden box, used esp. for packing, storing, or sending things:",
        "examples": [
          "The wooden shipping crates were unloaded at the dock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an large box made of wood, plastic, or metal, used for storing or transporting things:",
        "examples": [
          "In harbors like the Port of Hong Kong, giant cranes pull several million metal crates out of container ships every year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crater": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the round hole at the top of a volcano, or a hole in the ground similar to this:",
        "examples": [
          "the huge crater of Vesuvius",
          "a bomb crater",
          "With a good telescope, you can see craters on the moon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make one or more round holes in the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "They bombed the runway in order to crater it and make it unusable.",
          "The surface has been cratered by asteroid impacts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop one or more round holes in the surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The streets had started to crack and crater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a price, market, business, etc.) to fall or fail suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "If people grew too much corn, the surplus would cause the price to crater.",
          "The financial crisis circled the globe, sending financial markets cratering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a price, market, business, etc. to fall or fail suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "How are they going to afford the interest payments without cratering the economy?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large hole in the top of a volcano (= mountain made from liquid rock)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A crater is also a large hole made by something hitting the ground with force:",
        "examples": [
          "The meteorite left a crater six feet deep."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a box made of wood, plastic, or metal, especially one divided into parts to hold bottles:",
        "examples": [
          "a milk crate",
          "a crate of empty bottles",
          "a packing crate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cage with a bed that a dog, especially a puppy, sleeps in and stays in when its owners are away from home",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into a crate, especially in order to move it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a dog in a crate:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you crate her at night?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large wooden box, used esp. for packing, storing, or sending things:",
        "examples": [
          "The wooden shipping crates were unloaded at the dock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an large box made of wood, plastic, or metal, used for storing or transporting things:",
        "examples": [
          "In harbors like the Port of Hong Kong, giant cranes pull several million metal crates out of container ships every year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crave": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have a very strong feeling of wanting something:",
        "examples": [
          "crave attention Many young children crave attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to desire something strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The neglected kids just crave attention."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "craved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a very strong feeling of wanting something:",
        "examples": [
          "crave attention Many young children crave attention."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "craves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have a very strong feeling of wanting something:",
        "examples": [
          "crave attention Many young children crave attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to desire something strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The neglected kids just crave attention."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "craving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of wanting something:",
        "examples": [
          "craving for I have a craving for chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong or uncontrollable desire:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a craving for zucchini bread."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cravings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of wanting something:",
        "examples": [
          "craving for I have a craving for chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong or uncontrollable desire:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a craving for zucchini bread."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crawfish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small animal similar to a lobster, that lives in rivers and streams, or its flesh eaten as food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crawl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move along on hands and knees or with your body stretched out along a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "crawl across The child crawled across the floor.",
          "Megan has just learned to crawl.",
          "The injured soldier crawled to safety.",
          "He had to crawl along a ledge and get in through a window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or progress slowly or with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "The lorry crawled noisily up the hill.",
          "crawl along There's a lot of work to be done and we're crawling along at a snail's pace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try hard to please in order to get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't like people who crawl.",
          "crawl to He crawled to the group leader because he wanted a promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be completely covered with or full of a particular type of thing:",
        "examples": [
          "After the bomb scare, the airport was crawling with police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast style of swimming in which the body faces down and you move your arms over and past your head one after the other in a circular movement, and kick with straight legs:",
        "examples": [
          "do the crawl She can do the crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke, which is amazing for someone so young.",
          "I tend to swim breaststroke — I can barely swim one width of the crawl.",
          "When you swim front crawl you put your face in the water.",
          "Their backstroke is superb but their front crawl still needs a lot of work.",
          "He ploughed up and down the length of the pool in a faultless front crawl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very slow speed:",
        "examples": [
          "at a crawl Traffic moved forward at a crawl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly with the body stretched out along the ground or (of a human) on hands and knees:",
        "examples": [
          "a caterpillar crawling in the grass",
          "The child crawled across the floor.",
          "fig. The train crawled slowly through the night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of swimming fast by lying with your chest down, kicking your legs, and raising first one arm then the other out of the water to move yourself forward",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very slow rate of speed:",
        "examples": [
          "Traffic slowed to a crawl (= a very slow speed)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crawled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move along on hands and knees or with your body stretched out along a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "crawl across The child crawled across the floor.",
          "Megan has just learned to crawl.",
          "The injured soldier crawled to safety.",
          "He had to crawl along a ledge and get in through a window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or progress slowly or with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "The lorry crawled noisily up the hill.",
          "crawl along There's a lot of work to be done and we're crawling along at a snail's pace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try hard to please in order to get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't like people who crawl.",
          "crawl to He crawled to the group leader because he wanted a promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be completely covered with or full of a particular type of thing:",
        "examples": [
          "After the bomb scare, the airport was crawling with police."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crawling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move along on hands and knees or with your body stretched out along a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "crawl across The child crawled across the floor.",
          "Megan has just learned to crawl.",
          "The injured soldier crawled to safety.",
          "He had to crawl along a ledge and get in through a window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or progress slowly or with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "The lorry crawled noisily up the hill.",
          "crawl along There's a lot of work to be done and we're crawling along at a snail's pace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try hard to please in order to get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't like people who crawl.",
          "crawl to He crawled to the group leader because he wanted a promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be completely covered with or full of a particular type of thing:",
        "examples": [
          "After the bomb scare, the airport was crawling with police."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crawls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move along on hands and knees or with your body stretched out along a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "crawl across The child crawled across the floor.",
          "Megan has just learned to crawl.",
          "The injured soldier crawled to safety.",
          "He had to crawl along a ledge and get in through a window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or progress slowly or with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "The lorry crawled noisily up the hill.",
          "crawl along There's a lot of work to be done and we're crawling along at a snail's pace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try hard to please in order to get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't like people who crawl.",
          "crawl to He crawled to the group leader because he wanted a promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be completely covered with or full of a particular type of thing:",
        "examples": [
          "After the bomb scare, the airport was crawling with police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast style of swimming in which the body faces down and you move your arms over and past your head one after the other in a circular movement, and kick with straight legs:",
        "examples": [
          "do the crawl She can do the crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke, which is amazing for someone so young.",
          "I tend to swim breaststroke — I can barely swim one width of the crawl.",
          "When you swim front crawl you put your face in the water.",
          "Their backstroke is superb but their front crawl still needs a lot of work.",
          "He ploughed up and down the length of the pool in a faultless front crawl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very slow speed:",
        "examples": [
          "at a crawl Traffic moved forward at a crawl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly with the body stretched out along the ground or (of a human) on hands and knees:",
        "examples": [
          "a caterpillar crawling in the grass",
          "The child crawled across the floor.",
          "fig. The train crawled slowly through the night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of swimming fast by lying with your chest down, kicking your legs, and raising first one arm then the other out of the water to move yourself forward",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very slow rate of speed:",
        "examples": [
          "Traffic slowed to a crawl (= a very slow speed)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crayon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small stick of coloured wax used for drawing or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "wax crayons",
          "children's crayons"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw something with a crayon:",
        "examples": [
          "When I left her she was busy crayoning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small stick of colored wax used for drawing or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "a box of crayons"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crayons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small stick of coloured wax used for drawing or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "wax crayons",
          "children's crayons"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw something with a crayon:",
        "examples": [
          "When I left her she was busy crayoning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small stick of colored wax used for drawing or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "a box of crayons"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "craze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an activity, object, or idea that is extremely popular, usually for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "the latest craze Cycling shorts were the latest craze that year.",
          "craze for The craze for health foods has become big business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity, style, or fashion that is very popular, usually for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "Cycling shorts were the craze that year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crazed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a wild or strange way, especially because of strong emotions or extreme pain:",
        "examples": [
          "a crazed expression",
          "crazed with He became crazed with anger.",
          "The horses bolted, crazed with fear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with many small, thin cracks (= very narrow spaces) or lines all over the surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The ancient vase is still in one piece but finely crazed all over.",
          "Crazed glass is evidence of rapid, intense heating, proof that an accelerant was used to start the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving wildly:",
        "examples": [
          "His baseball glove is among the objects crazed collectors want to buy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crazier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stupid or not reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a crazy idea.",
          "crazy to You're crazy to buy a house without seeing it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mentally ill:",
        "examples": [
          "go crazy I seriously think she'll go crazy if she doesn't have a holiday soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "annoyed or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "drive someone crazy The constant noise drove me crazy (= made me become angry)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is crazy:",
        "examples": [
          "There are a lot of crazies out there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very strange or foolish:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s the craziest person I’ve ever met.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] You’re crazy to rent the place without seeing it first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Crazy can mean mentally ill.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Crazy can also mean behaving in a strange way esp. because of stress, as if you are mentally ill:",
        "examples": [
          "The constant whine of the machine nearly drove (= made) me crazy.",
          "I think she’ll go (= become) crazy if she doesn’t take a vacation soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who acts in a strange or threatening way, esp. one who is mentally ill:",
        "examples": [
          "Are we talking about a bunch of crazies or about a legitimate military force?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crazies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stupid or not reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a crazy idea.",
          "crazy to You're crazy to buy a house without seeing it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mentally ill:",
        "examples": [
          "go crazy I seriously think she'll go crazy if she doesn't have a holiday soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "annoyed or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "drive someone crazy The constant noise drove me crazy (= made me become angry)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is crazy:",
        "examples": [
          "There are a lot of crazies out there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very strange or foolish:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s the craziest person I’ve ever met.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] You’re crazy to rent the place without seeing it first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Crazy can mean mentally ill.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Crazy can also mean behaving in a strange way esp. because of stress, as if you are mentally ill:",
        "examples": [
          "The constant whine of the machine nearly drove (= made) me crazy.",
          "I think she’ll go (= become) crazy if she doesn’t take a vacation soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who acts in a strange or threatening way, esp. one who is mentally ill:",
        "examples": [
          "Are we talking about a bunch of crazies or about a legitimate military force?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "craziest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stupid or not reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a crazy idea.",
          "crazy to You're crazy to buy a house without seeing it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mentally ill:",
        "examples": [
          "go crazy I seriously think she'll go crazy if she doesn't have a holiday soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "annoyed or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "drive someone crazy The constant noise drove me crazy (= made me become angry)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is crazy:",
        "examples": [
          "There are a lot of crazies out there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very strange or foolish:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s the craziest person I’ve ever met.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] You’re crazy to rent the place without seeing it first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Crazy can mean mentally ill.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Crazy can also mean behaving in a strange way esp. because of stress, as if you are mentally ill:",
        "examples": [
          "The constant whine of the machine nearly drove (= made) me crazy.",
          "I think she’ll go (= become) crazy if she doesn’t take a vacation soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who acts in a strange or threatening way, esp. one who is mentally ill:",
        "examples": [
          "Are we talking about a bunch of crazies or about a legitimate military force?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crazily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is stupid and not reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "He is crazily jealous of her new boyfriend.",
          "We can't afford the crazily expensive ticket prices.",
          "Crazily, she felt shy when she saw him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a wild or uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience cheered crazily.",
          "He danced, whirling crazily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word to describe something that is done in a way considered typical of a person who has a mental illness",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "craziness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stupid and unreasonable behaviour, speech, situations, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A moment's craziness had lost him his wife and his job.",
          "The public wants to stop the craziness of letting people who are criminals get guns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for mental illness, or for behaviour that is considered typical of someone with a mental illness",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "creak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When a door, floorboard, etc. creaks, it makes a long low sound when it moves or is moved:",
        "examples": [
          "The door creaked on its hinges.",
          "I heard the floorboards creak as he crept closer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noise made when something creaks:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a creak on the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a high noise, usually caused by a stiff material such as wood or metal that is made to move slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The old floorboards creaked when I walked across the floor.",
          "He heard a prison cell door creak open and slam shut."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "creaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a door, floorboard, etc. creaks, it makes a long low sound when it moves or is moved:",
        "examples": [
          "The door creaked on its hinges.",
          "I heard the floorboards creak as he crept closer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "creaks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When a door, floorboard, etc. creaks, it makes a long low sound when it moves or is moved:",
        "examples": [
          "The door creaked on its hinges.",
          "I heard the floorboards creak as he crept closer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noise made when something creaks:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a creak on the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a high noise, usually caused by a stiff material such as wood or metal that is made to move slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The old floorboards creaked when I walked across the floor.",
          "He heard a prison cell door creak open and slam shut."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "creaky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is creaky creaks:",
        "examples": [
          "a creaky hinge/chair/bed",
          "creaky floorboards"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is old-fashioned and not now effective:",
        "examples": [
          "the creaky legal system"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cream": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the thick, yellowish-white liquid that forms on the top of milk:",
        "examples": [
          "strawberries and cream",
          "Do you like cream in your coffee?",
          "UK a cream cake (= cake with cream in it)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the colour of cream",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft substance that you rub into your skin:",
        "examples": [
          "face cream The boutique had my favourite face cream on sale.",
          "hand cream When you use a hand cream, massage it into your nails as well.",
          "moisturizing cream",
          "sun cream Put some sun cream on to protect your face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of sweet that is soft inside:",
        "examples": [
          "chocolate/peppermint creams"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick liquid used for cleaning things:",
        "examples": [
          "cream cleaner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soup that has been made into a smooth thick liquid and usually has cream in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Not many people keep a can of cream of tomato soup in their kitchen, but it makes an excellent base for casseroles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a yellowish-white colour:",
        "examples": [
          "a cream shirt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make food into a smooth, thick liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Cream the butter and sugar together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thick, yellow-white liquid that forms on the top of milk:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you take cream in your coffee?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Cream is also a pale yellow-white color.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Cream also refers to any of various foods that contain cream or that are smooth like cream:",
        "examples": [
          "cream of chicken soup",
          "chocolate cream pie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, smooth substance that you put on your skin to keep it soft or to treat it medically:",
        "examples": [
          "a facial cream"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "creamer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a powder that is added to hot drinks instead of milk or cream:",
        "examples": [
          "We don't have any more milk - would you like some creamer instead?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small container for serving cream in",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "creams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the thick, yellowish-white liquid that forms on the top of milk:",
        "examples": [
          "strawberries and cream",
          "Do you like cream in your coffee?",
          "UK a cream cake (= cake with cream in it)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the colour of cream",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft substance that you rub into your skin:",
        "examples": [
          "face cream The boutique had my favourite face cream on sale.",
          "hand cream When you use a hand cream, massage it into your nails as well.",
          "moisturizing cream",
          "sun cream Put some sun cream on to protect your face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of sweet that is soft inside:",
        "examples": [
          "chocolate/peppermint creams"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick liquid used for cleaning things:",
        "examples": [
          "cream cleaner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soup that has been made into a smooth thick liquid and usually has cream in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Not many people keep a can of cream of tomato soup in their kitchen, but it makes an excellent base for casseroles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a yellowish-white colour:",
        "examples": [
          "a cream shirt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make food into a smooth, thick liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Cream the butter and sugar together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thick, yellow-white liquid that forms on the top of milk:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you take cream in your coffee?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Cream is also a pale yellow-white color.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Cream also refers to any of various foods that contain cream or that are smooth like cream:",
        "examples": [
          "cream of chicken soup",
          "chocolate cream pie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, smooth substance that you put on your skin to keep it soft or to treat it medically:",
        "examples": [
          "a facial cream"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "creamy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "like cream or containing cream:",
        "examples": [
          "The chocolate mousse was smooth and creamy.",
          "a creamy sauce"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick and smooth, like cream",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crease": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line on cloth or paper where it has been folded or crushed:",
        "examples": [
          "He ironed a crease down the front of each trouser leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a line drawn on the ground where the player stands to hit the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "He refused to leave the crease after being given out.",
          "We had to occupy the crease and bat for as long as we could."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, the area marked in front of the goal where the goaltender stands:",
        "examples": [
          "No player other than the goalie is allowed to stand in the crease unless the puck is there.",
          "In a standard hockey rink, the goal crease is shaded light blue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If cloth, paper, etc. creases, or if you crease it, it gets a line in it where it has been folded or crushed:",
        "examples": [
          "The seat belt has creased my blouse.",
          "It's a nice dress, but it creases very easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line or mark made on material by folding or pressing it, or a line in a person’s skin, esp. in the face:",
        "examples": [
          "There were tiny creases in her eye shadow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "creases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line on cloth or paper where it has been folded or crushed:",
        "examples": [
          "He ironed a crease down the front of each trouser leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a line drawn on the ground where the player stands to hit the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "He refused to leave the crease after being given out.",
          "We had to occupy the crease and bat for as long as we could."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, the area marked in front of the goal where the goaltender stands:",
        "examples": [
          "No player other than the goalie is allowed to stand in the crease unless the puck is there.",
          "In a standard hockey rink, the goal crease is shaded light blue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If cloth, paper, etc. creases, or if you crease it, it gets a line in it where it has been folded or crushed:",
        "examples": [
          "The seat belt has creased my blouse.",
          "It's a nice dress, but it creases very easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line or mark made on material by folding or pressing it, or a line in a person’s skin, esp. in the face:",
        "examples": [
          "There were tiny creases in her eye shadow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "create": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something new, or invent something:",
        "examples": [
          "Charles Schulz created the characters \"Snoopy\" and \"Charlie Brown\".",
          "The Bible says that God created the world.",
          "create something from something He created a wonderful meal from very few ingredients.",
          "It's important to create a good impression when you meet a new client."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that you are angry:",
        "examples": [
          "If she sees you with an ice cream she'll only start creating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to exist, or to make something new or imaginative:",
        "examples": [
          "He created some of the most magnificent works of art ever made.",
          "The new hotel is expected to create 200 jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something exist:",
        "examples": [
          "create problems/responsibilities",
          "create jobs/opportunities, etc. The new development will create hundreds of jobs in the area.",
          "create money/wealth We'll help you create wealth using tried-and-tested investment strategies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something new, especially to invent something:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1991, McCahill and his researchers created an easy way to navigate the internet and find information on it, known as 'Gopher'."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a new company, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There are strict guidelines to be followed when you are creating a new company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "created": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something new, or invent something:",
        "examples": [
          "Charles Schulz created the characters \"Snoopy\" and \"Charlie Brown\".",
          "The Bible says that God created the world.",
          "create something from something He created a wonderful meal from very few ingredients.",
          "It's important to create a good impression when you meet a new client."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that you are angry:",
        "examples": [
          "If she sees you with an ice cream she'll only start creating."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "creates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something new, or invent something:",
        "examples": [
          "Charles Schulz created the characters \"Snoopy\" and \"Charlie Brown\".",
          "The Bible says that God created the world.",
          "create something from something He created a wonderful meal from very few ingredients.",
          "It's important to create a good impression when you meet a new client."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that you are angry:",
        "examples": [
          "If she sees you with an ice cream she'll only start creating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to exist, or to make something new or imaginative:",
        "examples": [
          "He created some of the most magnificent works of art ever made.",
          "The new hotel is expected to create 200 jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something exist:",
        "examples": [
          "create problems/responsibilities",
          "create jobs/opportunities, etc. The new development will create hundreds of jobs in the area.",
          "create money/wealth We'll help you create wealth using tried-and-tested investment strategies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something new, especially to invent something:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1991, McCahill and his researchers created an easy way to navigate the internet and find information on it, known as 'Gopher'."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a new company, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There are strict guidelines to be followed when you are creating a new company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "creating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something new, or invent something:",
        "examples": [
          "Charles Schulz created the characters \"Snoopy\" and \"Charlie Brown\".",
          "The Bible says that God created the world.",
          "create something from something He created a wonderful meal from very few ingredients.",
          "It's important to create a good impression when you meet a new client."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that you are angry:",
        "examples": [
          "If she sees you with an ice cream she'll only start creating."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "creation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of creating something, or the thing that is created:",
        "examples": [
          "creation of the creation of a new political party",
          "Their policies all emphasize the creation of wealth.",
          "This 25-foot-high sculpture is her latest creation.",
          "The fashion magazines were full of the latest Paris creations (= fashionable new clothes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the Bible, the making of the world by God",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the Bible, (the) Creation is the making of the world by God.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A creation is something that is made:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The fashion magazine had photos of the latest Paris creations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of making, producing, or building something, or something that has been made, built, or produced:",
        "examples": [
          "the creation of wealth",
          "Some local people are protesting at the creation of a national park in the county.",
          "The government should be concentrating on job creation , not on cutting benefits for the unemployed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "creations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of creating something, or the thing that is created:",
        "examples": [
          "creation of the creation of a new political party",
          "Their policies all emphasize the creation of wealth.",
          "This 25-foot-high sculpture is her latest creation.",
          "The fashion magazines were full of the latest Paris creations (= fashionable new clothes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the Bible, the making of the world by God",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the Bible, (the) Creation is the making of the world by God.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A creation is something that is made:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The fashion magazine had photos of the latest Paris creations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of making, producing, or building something, or something that has been made, built, or produced:",
        "examples": [
          "the creation of wealth",
          "Some local people are protesting at the creation of a national park in the county.",
          "The government should be concentrating on job creation , not on cutting benefits for the unemployed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "creative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "producing or using original and unusual ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "a creative person/artist/designer/programmer",
          "creative talents/powers/abilities",
          "creative thinking"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "describing or explaining things in unusual ways in order to deceive or give a false impression:",
        "examples": [
          "They used rather creative methods to impress investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job involves producing original ideas or doing artistic work:",
        "examples": [
          "Several leading creatives are involved in the advertising campaign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing or using original and unusual ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "a creative designer/person",
          "creative talents"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing or using original and unusual ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "creative artist/designer/person We attract creative people who want to get involved in building companies up.",
          "creative ability/potential/talent Every member of the organization has creative potential.",
          "We felt that it was a creative solution to a difficult problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to suggest new ideas or design, draw, or write things:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has a team of 10 creatives working on the project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "creatively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that produces or uses original and unusual ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a unique opportunity to think creatively about how to fix these problems.",
          "The idea is to encourage participants to work creatively and collaboratively."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "creativity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to produce or use original and unusual ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "Too many rules might deaden creativity.",
          "Creativity, ingenuity, and flair are the songwriter's real talents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to produce original and unusual ideas, or to make something new or imaginative",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "creator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes something new:",
        "examples": [
          "creator of He's the creator of a successful cartoon series.",
          "The creator of the website is redesigning it and it will be back up soon.",
          "The magazine photographed the garden and interviewed its creator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a divine being who created someone or something or created everything; God:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Human life is the gift of our creator,\" he declared.",
          "They believe that the idea of a Creator is the best available explanation for the existence of the universe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who creates something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "God is sometimes called the Creator.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "creators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes something new:",
        "examples": [
          "creator of He's the creator of a successful cartoon series.",
          "The creator of the website is redesigning it and it will be back up soon.",
          "The magazine photographed the garden and interviewed its creator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a divine being who created someone or something or created everything; God:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Human life is the gift of our creator,\" he declared.",
          "They believe that the idea of a Creator is the best available explanation for the existence of the universe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who creates something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "God is sometimes called the Creator.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "creature": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any large or small living thing that can move independently:",
        "examples": [
          "Rainforests are filled with amazing creatures.",
          "living creature Don't all living creatures have certain rights?",
          "Blue whales are the largest creatures ever to have lived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a life form that is unusual or imaginary:",
        "examples": [
          "The unicorn is a mythical creature.",
          "The film was about creatures from outer space.",
          "The duck-billed platypus is a truly bizarre creature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a person when an opinion is being expressed about them:",
        "examples": [
          "poor creature These poor creatures were starving and dressed in rags.",
          "He's an odd creature in many ways.",
          "He seemed to think that women were mysterious creatures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any living thing, esp. an animal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A creature can be a person when an opinion is being expressed about them:",
        "examples": [
          "It seems clear to me that people are creatures of emotion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "creatures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any large or small living thing that can move independently:",
        "examples": [
          "Rainforests are filled with amazing creatures.",
          "living creature Don't all living creatures have certain rights?",
          "Blue whales are the largest creatures ever to have lived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a life form that is unusual or imaginary:",
        "examples": [
          "The unicorn is a mythical creature.",
          "The film was about creatures from outer space.",
          "The duck-billed platypus is a truly bizarre creature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a person when an opinion is being expressed about them:",
        "examples": [
          "poor creature These poor creatures were starving and dressed in rags.",
          "He's an odd creature in many ways.",
          "He seemed to think that women were mysterious creatures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any living thing, esp. an animal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A creature can be a person when an opinion is being expressed about them:",
        "examples": [
          "It seems clear to me that people are creatures of emotion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "credence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the belief that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "give credence to I'm not prepared to give credence to anonymous complaints.",
          "lend credence to A study carried out last year may lend some credence to the story.",
          "add credence to His bruises added credence to his statement that he had been beaten.",
          "gain credence This notion is gaining credence around the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "acceptance, support, or belief that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d heard rumors over the years, but I never gave them any credence whatsoever."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "credentials": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the abilities and experience that make someone suitable for a particular job or activity, or proof of someone's abilities and experience:",
        "examples": [
          "All the candidates had excellent academic credentials.",
          "She was asked to show her press credentials.",
          "Employers will check your credentials, so it is best not to lie on your CV.",
          "Few of these commentators have scientific credentials, so take what they say with a grain of salt.",
          "She appealed to voters because of her business credentials and her ties to the community.",
          "This new publication is run by editors with impressive credentials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "documents that state the abilities and experience of a person and show that the person is qualified for a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I got my teaching credentials from San Jose State."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abilities and experience that make someone suitable for a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "business/educational/professional credentials He is keen for people to know his business credentials.",
          "excellent/impeccable/impressive credentials She possesses impressive credentials and practical experience in both state and federal court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a document that proves who someone is, what organization they represent, or what their qualifications are:",
        "examples": [
          "diplomatic/press credentials Press credentials will be required to attend Wednesday's news conference.",
          "Before giving you the job, they will check your credentials."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "credibility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that someone or something can be believed or trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "He complained that we had tried to undermine his credibility within the company.",
          "lack credibility Their data tended to lack credibility because their methods were not explained.",
          "credibility as His arrest for lewd behaviour seriously damaged his credibility as a religious leader."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "credible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be believed or trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "credible evidence They haven't produced any credible evidence that he is guilty.",
          "barely credible The story of what had happened to her was barely (= almost not) credible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be believed or trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "Investigators found no credible evidence of a crime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "credit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "praise, approval, or honour:",
        "examples": [
          "get credit for She got no credit for solving the problem.",
          "get the credit I do the work, and you get the credit — how is that fair?",
          "take credit for Her boss took credit for it.",
          "take the credit So many people were involved in this, I can't take all of the credit.",
          "give someone credit for something/doing something I gave him credit for (= thought that he would have) better judgment than he showed.",
          "give someone the credit If a member of my team comes up with a great idea, I'm happy to give them the credit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that someone should be praised for something, although there may be other things about them that are not good:",
        "examples": [
          "To his credit, he is honest about the problems the business faces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that makes a person, group, or organization feel proud or receive praise:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a credit to her family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone has done well or behaved well in a way that means someone connected with them should receive praise:",
        "examples": [
          "She does her teachers credit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something should cause a person to receive praise:",
        "examples": [
          "Their actions do them credit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you think a person deserves a lot of praise for something that they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "All credit to her, she did it all herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of paying for goods or services at a later time, usually paying interest as well as the original money:",
        "examples": [
          "on credit They decided to buy the car on credit.",
          "interest-free credit The shop was offering six months' interest-free credit on electronic goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being trusted to pay back money that you have borrowed:",
        "examples": [
          "I own a home and my credit is good, so why have I been refused a loan?",
          "Banks typically charge customers with bad credit higher interest rates.",
          "Identity thieves can steal your money and ruin your credit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money in an account:",
        "examples": [
          "in credit I was relieved to see from my statement that my account was in credit.",
          "If the cardholder has enough credit in their account to cover the sale, the transaction is authorized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money paid into an account:",
        "examples": [
          "The refund appeared will appear as a credit on your bill.",
          "I phoned the bank when confusing debits and credits appeared on my bank statement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit that represents a successfully finished part of an educational course:",
        "examples": [
          "Each of these classes is worth three credits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of people who helped to make a film or a television or radio programme, that is shown or announced at the beginning or the end of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone in the cinema was in tears by the time the credits rolled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay money into a bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "credit something with something They credited my account with $20 after I pointed out the mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe something that seems unlikely to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "He even tried to pretend he was my son - can you credit it?",
          "it is hard to credit It was hard to credit some of the stories we heard about her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of buying goods or services that allows you to pay for them in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "We bought our sofa on credit.",
          "The bank offers small businesses credit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "praise or approval, esp. to recognize achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] You have to give him credit for being so honest.",
          "[ U ] How can he take credit for work he didn’t do?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money available to you because you paid for something earlier, or a record of this money:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We returned the clothes and got a store credit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A credit is also an amount of money you do not have to pay:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a tax credit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of the value contributed by an educational course to a college degree:",
        "examples": [
          "Comparative religion is a three-credit course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe or trust something that may not be true:",
        "examples": [
          "If you can credit what the doctor says, the illness isn’t serious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of paying for goods or services at a later time, usually paying interest as well as the original amount:",
        "examples": [
          "give/extend/offer credit to sb U.S. banks are reluctant to extend credit to the troubled nation.",
          "deny/refuse sb credit Have you ever been refused credit?",
          "on credit They've purchased all sorts of leisure equipment on credit.",
          "The card has no annual fee and users get up to eight weeks' interest-free credit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money lent by financial organizations to companies, governments, people, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "domestic/foreign/international credit The central bank attributed the rise in domestic credit during the period to a rise in private sector credit.",
          "cheap/affordable/easy credit Rising house prices were fueled by easy credit.",
          "Agricultural borrowers are concerned about credit availability as the farm economy weakens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of risk when lending money to a particular person or organization, based on how likely they are to pay it back:",
        "examples": [
          "weak/poor/bad credit Too many mortgages had been granted to home buyers with weak credit.",
          "good credit They will let you take the goods and pay later if your credit is good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a payment of money into a bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "His bank statement shows two credits of $5000 each."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a person or their bank account is in credit, there is money in the account:",
        "examples": [
          "As long as you stay in credit, there will be no charges for normal transactions on your account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount recorded on the right side of a company's financial accounts, which shows a decrease in assets or an increase in debt:",
        "examples": [
          "The accounting system automatically generates a credit to the account that was debited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount by which someone is allowed to reduce the amount of tax they pay, because they have spent money on a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "He introduced a new tax break in the form of a child-care credit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you have available to spend with a store or business, for example, because you returned a product or paid too much for it:",
        "examples": [
          "If you are dissatisfied with any item, it may be returned within 14 days for credit, refund, or exchange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "praise for doing something good:",
        "examples": [
          "credit for sth The whole team deserves credit for bringing the project in on time.",
          "take (the) credit She felt he had taken the credit for her idea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that money has been added to something such as an account:",
        "examples": [
          "When dividends are received the shareholder's account will be credited.",
          "credit sth with €10/€1000, etc. Within a week my card was credited with the $219 difference.",
          "credit €10/€1000, etc. to sth The bank mistakenly credited almost $1 million to his account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record an amount on the right side of a company's financial accounts to show a decrease in assets or an increase in debt:",
        "examples": [
          "credit sth to sth A fair amount should be periodically credited to 'reserve' for depreciation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "credited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay money into a bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "credit something with something They credited my account with $20 after I pointed out the mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe something that seems unlikely to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "He even tried to pretend he was my son - can you credit it?",
          "it is hard to credit It was hard to credit some of the stories we heard about her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "creditors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amounts in a company's accounts that show money that it owes, for example to suppliers (= companies that have sold them things):",
        "examples": [
          "Accounts payable were $676 million lower as of the middle of this year compared to a year ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the department in a company responsible for paying money that it owes, for example to suppliers (= companies that have sold them things):",
        "examples": [
          "He was promoted to a better-paying job in accounts payable after taking computer classes.",
          "an accounts payable manager/clerk",
          "the accounts payable department"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "credits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a list of people who helped to make a film or a television or radio programme, that is shown or announced at the beginning or the end of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone in the cinema was in tears by the time the credits rolled.",
          "You can see from the credits that the scriptwriter had a lot of assistance.",
          "The credits include a statement that no animals were harmed in the making of the movie.",
          "He is named as executive producer in the credits.",
          "The actress was reportedly angry to discover she'd been listed beneath her male co-stars in the credits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the list of the names of people and organizations who helped to make a movie or television program which is shown at the beginning or the end of it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "creed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of beliefs that influences the way you live",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, formal statement of Christian religious belief, said in church",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement or system of esp. religious beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The law forbids discrimination because of race, color, or creed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "creek": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow area of water that flows into the land from the sea, a lake, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to sail to the mouth of the Thames and then let the tide take me up a creek.",
          "She loved the Suffolk coast,with its creeks and marshes and reed beds under a huge sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stream or narrow river:",
        "examples": [
          "That night they set up camp near the creek.",
          "In this area of Queensland you will find stunning rain forest, burbling creeks and diverse flora and fauna.",
          "[ in a name ] The Walter Byron Memorial Park is beside Ten Mile Creek at the base of Mount Royal, Colorado."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small river or stream",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "creeks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow area of water that flows into the land from the sea, a lake, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to sail to the mouth of the Thames and then let the tide take me up a creek.",
          "She loved the Suffolk coast,with its creeks and marshes and reed beds under a huge sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stream or narrow river:",
        "examples": [
          "That night they set up camp near the creek.",
          "In this area of Queensland you will find stunning rain forest, burbling creeks and diverse flora and fauna.",
          "[ in a name ] The Walter Byron Memorial Park is beside Ten Mile Creek at the base of Mount Royal, Colorado."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small river or stream",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "creep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually in order to avoid being noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "creep through She turned off the light and crept through the door.",
          "creep around Someone was creeping around outside my window.",
          "The spider crept up the wall.",
          "creep along The traffic was creeping along at a snail's pace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to make someone more important like them by being very polite and helpful in a way that is not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "Making coffee for the boss again? You creep!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant person, especially a man:",
        "examples": [
          "He was such a creep - he was always staring at me in the canteen.",
          "[ as form of address ] Leave me alone, creep!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the gradual growth or increase of something in a way that was not expected or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "There is growing evidence that labour cost creep is becoming a problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to have uncomfortable feelings of nervousness or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "Living next to a graveyard would give me the creeps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quietly and carefully, usually in order to avoid being noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "I crept around the corner, hoping my brother wouldn’t see me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very slowly:",
        "examples": [
          "We were creeping along in rush-hour traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person you think is unpleasant and to be avoided:",
        "examples": [
          "That guy upstairs is such a creep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change very slowly, especially to increase:",
        "examples": [
          "Fuel prices dropped in April, but they are starting to creep higher now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slow and gradual change, especially when something increases:",
        "examples": [
          "Gasoline price creep has been noticeable recently.",
          "The economic crisis now has a new dimension: the steady creep of inflation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "creeper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant that grows along the ground, or up walls or trees",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "creepier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strange or unnatural and making you feel frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "a creepy film",
          "a creepy smile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant and making you feel uncomfortable, especially because of sexual behaviour that is not wanted or not appropriate:",
        "examples": [
          "She got pestered by a creepy cab driver.",
          "In our culture, a friendship between an 11-year-old girl and a 36-year-old man is considered creepy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange and slightly frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "a creepy old house"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "creepiest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strange or unnatural and making you feel frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "a creepy film",
          "a creepy smile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant and making you feel uncomfortable, especially because of sexual behaviour that is not wanted or not appropriate:",
        "examples": [
          "She got pestered by a creepy cab driver.",
          "In our culture, a friendship between an 11-year-old girl and a 36-year-old man is considered creepy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange and slightly frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "a creepy old house"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "creeping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening, developing, or moving slowly or gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "We are totally against any form of creeping Socialism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "creeps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of fear and disgust:",
        "examples": [
          "You give me the creeps."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "creepy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strange or unnatural and making you feel frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "a creepy film",
          "a creepy smile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant and making you feel uncomfortable, especially because of sexual behaviour that is not wanted or not appropriate:",
        "examples": [
          "She got pestered by a creepy cab driver.",
          "In our culture, a friendship between an 11-year-old girl and a 36-year-old man is considered creepy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange and slightly frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "a creepy old house"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cremate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to burn a dead person's body, usually as part of a funeral ceremony",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn a dead person’s body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cremated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn a dead person's body, usually as part of a funeral ceremony",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cremation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of burning a dead body, or a part of a funeral ceremony in which this is done:",
        "examples": [
          "My dad's cremation was a sad affair.",
          "Many people choose cremation rather than burial."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crematorium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building where dead people's bodies are burned, usually as part of a funeral ceremony",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where dead people’s bodies are burned",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "creole": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of language that developed from a mixture of different languages, and which is now spoken by a group of people as their first language:",
        "examples": [
          "Kriol is, as the name suggests, a creole language developed from contact between Europeans and indigenous Australians.",
          "A creole develops a wider range of words, grammatical structures, and styles than is found in a pidgin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a language that developed from a mixture of different languages, and which is now spoken by a group of people as their first language:",
        "examples": [
          "Over time, groups of pidgin-speaking children create new creole languages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as the name of several different creole languages, especially ones that have developed from the mixture of a European language with a language from a different part of the world:",
        "examples": [
          "She says in Creole that her family is leaving the area.",
          "Speaking Creole felt natural to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who was born in the Caribbean, the southern US, or parts of Central or South America who is related to the first Europeans to live in that part of the world, especially people from France and Spain:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a first-generation Creole whose father came from a Basque gentry family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixed-race person who is part of a culture that was formed when people from different parts of the world came together in the same place, often when one country colonized another (= sent people to live in and govern it), especially someone who speaks a creole language:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a Creole of European and African descent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or typical of people who were born in the Caribbean, the southern US or parts of Central or South America, and are related to the first Europeans who came to live in that part of the world:",
        "examples": [
          "I love Creole cooking, so hot and spicy.",
          "The restaurant plays live creole music some evenings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of several languages developed in some Caribbean islands that combine African languages and Indian languages with French or Spanish:",
        "examples": [
          "Creole is one of the official languages of Haiti."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a white person who is related to the original group of Spanish or French people who came to the Caribbean or Louisiana, or a person of color from some Caribbean islands who is of mixed African and European origin and who speaks esp. French Creole",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crepe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin, light pancake",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "thin cloth with a surface that has wrinkles (= small, thin folds):",
        "examples": [
          "a black crepe dress",
          "a crepe jacket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong type of rubber with a rough surface, used especially for making the bottom of shoes:",
        "examples": [
          "crepe-soled shoes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thin cloth with uneven lines on its surface:",
        "examples": [
          "a dark blue crepe dress"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crept": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of creep",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crescendo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a gradual increase in loudness, or the moment when a noise or piece of music is at its loudest:",
        "examples": [
          "There are few crescendos and diminuendos in the score.",
          "There was a crescendo of noise from the fans that lasted three or four minutes.",
          "reach a crescendo The music reached a crescendo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in excitement, danger, or action, or the moment when it reaches its highest point:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a rising crescendo of violence in the region.",
          "reach a crescendo The criticism reached a crescendo last month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gradual increase in loudness, or the moment when a noise or piece of music is at its loudest",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crescendos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a gradual increase in loudness, or the moment when a noise or piece of music is at its loudest:",
        "examples": [
          "There are few crescendos and diminuendos in the score.",
          "There was a crescendo of noise from the fans that lasted three or four minutes.",
          "reach a crescendo The music reached a crescendo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in excitement, danger, or action, or the moment when it reaches its highest point:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a rising crescendo of violence in the region.",
          "reach a crescendo The criticism reached a crescendo last month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gradual increase in loudness, or the moment when a noise or piece of music is at its loudest",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crescent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(something with) a curved shape that has two narrow pointed ends, like the moon when it is less than half of a circle:",
        "examples": [
          "The moon was a brightly shining crescent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a row of houses or a road built in a curve:",
        "examples": [
          "They live at 15 Park Crescent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved shape that has two narrow pointed ends",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A crescent moon is the moon when more than half the side you can see is dark.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the top or highest part of something such as a wave or a hill:",
        "examples": [
          "the crest of a hill/wave"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a growth of feathers, fur, or skin along the top of the heads of some animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decoration, usually made of feathers or animal hair, on the top of a soldier's hat, especially in the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal design that is used by a family, town, organization, etc. as the symbol that represents them:",
        "examples": [
          "a royal crest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the body that sticks out of another body structure, especially bones:",
        "examples": [
          "Waist circumference was measured midway between the lower rib margin and the iliac crest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top or highest part of something such as a wave or a hill:",
        "examples": [
          "We climbed to the crest of the hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a wave, a flood, etc.) to reach the highest level that something can reach:",
        "examples": [
          "The flood waters crested Thursday (= reached their highest level)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the electronic system through which the London Stock Exchange manages the buying and selling of stocks and shares",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cretaceous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "from or referring to the period of time between around 144 and 65 million years ago, in which plants with flowers first appeared:",
        "examples": [
          "the Cretaceous period",
          "Cretaceous rocks",
          "Sponges are often preserved inside flints, which were originally deposited as hard layers within the Cretaceous chalk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period between around 144 and 65 million years ago, in which plants with flowers first appeared:",
        "examples": [
          "In the Cretaceous, beetles and flies were the first pollinators.",
          "Fossil remains from the Cretaceous are almost always found in sedimentary deposits."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cretin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a person who is considered to be very stupid or unpleasant",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cretins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a person who is considered to be very stupid or unpleasant",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crevasse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very deep crack in the thick ice of a glacier (= moving mass of ice)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crevices": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, narrow crack or space, especially in the surface of rock",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep line in an old person's face, or a deep fold in someone's body:",
        "examples": [
          "The harsh light revealed every crevice and wrinkle in his face.",
          "Sweat poured out of every crevice of the fat man's body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep crack or opening in a surface, esp. in rock:",
        "examples": [
          "He slipped on the mountain and landed in a crevice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who work together, especially all those who work on and operate a ship, aircraft, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "an ambulance/a lifeboat crew",
          "a TV/film/camera crew",
          "The aircraft has a crew of seven.",
          "All 44 passengers and crew were killed when the boat sank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who work on a ship, aircraft, etc. who are not officers:",
        "examples": [
          "Apart from the ten officers, a crew of 90 takes care of the 300 passengers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport of rowing a boat (= causing it to move through water using poles with flat ends called oars):",
        "examples": [
          "She donated millions of dollars to make women's crew a varsity sport.",
          "I'd never participated in any team sports until I did crew.",
          "row crew Porterfield would go on to row crew for the US national team.",
          "He plays hockey and rows on the crew team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you crew a boat, or crew for someone on their boat, you help to sail it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people who work together, esp. to operate a ship or aircraft, or all the people of lower rank:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The captain and crew would like to welcome you on board.",
          "[ C ] Jack worked on a road-repair crew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who work together, especially all those who work on and operate a ship, plane, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "an ambulance/lifeboat crew",
          "a TV/film/camera crew",
          "The aircraft has/carries a crew of seven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who work on a ship, plane, etc. who are not officers:",
        "examples": [
          "Apart from the 10 officers, a crew of 90 looks after the 300 passengers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crewed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you crew a boat, or crew for someone on their boat, you help to sail it.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crewman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of people who work together, especially on a ship:",
        "examples": [
          "All crew members should return to the ship by 6 a.m."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crews": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who work together, especially all those who work on and operate a ship, aircraft, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "an ambulance/a lifeboat crew",
          "a TV/film/camera crew",
          "The aircraft has a crew of seven.",
          "All 44 passengers and crew were killed when the boat sank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who work on a ship, aircraft, etc. who are not officers:",
        "examples": [
          "Apart from the ten officers, a crew of 90 takes care of the 300 passengers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport of rowing a boat (= causing it to move through water using poles with flat ends called oars):",
        "examples": [
          "She donated millions of dollars to make women's crew a varsity sport.",
          "I'd never participated in any team sports until I did crew.",
          "row crew Porterfield would go on to row crew for the US national team.",
          "He plays hockey and rows on the crew team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you crew a boat, or crew for someone on their boat, you help to sail it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people who work together, esp. to operate a ship or aircraft, or all the people of lower rank:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The captain and crew would like to welcome you on board.",
          "[ C ] Jack worked on a road-repair crew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who work together, especially all those who work on and operate a ship, plane, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "an ambulance/lifeboat crew",
          "a TV/film/camera crew",
          "The aircraft has/carries a crew of seven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who work on a ship, plane, etc. who are not officers:",
        "examples": [
          "Apart from the 10 officers, a crew of 90 looks after the 300 passengers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crib": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small bed for a baby or young child with high bars around the sides so that the child cannot fall out",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a model of the people and animals present at the birth of Jesus Christ, used as a decoration at Christmas",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone's crib is their home or the place where they are living at present.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy or take someone else's work:",
        "examples": [
          "I sometimes wonder what TV show he cribbed that line from."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a baby’s bed with high sides and usually bars that prevent the baby from falling out",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cricket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sport in which two teams of eleven players try to score runs (= points) by hitting a small, hard ball with a bat, and running between two sets of small wooden posts:",
        "examples": [
          "a cricket ball/bat",
          "play cricket He played cricket for his county in his youth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brown or black insect that makes short, loud noises by rubbing its wings together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brown jumping insect that makes a loud, high, often repeated noise that you hear esp. at night",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a team sport popular in England and some other countries, played with a small, hard ball and a bat (= wooden stick)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crickets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "no reply or reaction at all; no spoken or written answer:",
        "examples": [
          "get crickets Don't you hate when you're talking to a group of people and you ask them a question and you get crickets?",
          "I sent them two emails about it and basically, crickets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cried": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of cry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of cry",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who cries:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not normally a crier, but the play really moved me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "third person singular of cry",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "illegal activities:",
        "examples": [
          "She promised to fight crime and reform government.",
          "violent crime The rate of violent crime fell last month.",
          "serious crime The government plans to put more officers on the streets to tackle serious crime.",
          "The priority of community policing is to prevent crime.",
          "crime prevention Nearly £2 million of the city budget was set aside for crime prevention.",
          "He believes that religion saved him from a life of crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal act:",
        "examples": [
          "commit a crime He has admitted committing several crimes, including fraud.",
          "be accused of a crime The defendant is accused of a range of crimes, from theft to murder.",
          "be charged with a crime He has not been charged with any crime and has denied wrongdoing.",
          "alleged crime He should not be allowed to question the victims of his alleged crimes.",
          "the scene of the crime A knife was found at the scene of the crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unacceptable or very unreasonable act or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "To have hundreds of homeless people sleeping in the streets of a rich city like London is a crime.",
          "it is a crime It would be a crime (= very wrong) to spend such a beautiful day indoors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "books, films, and TV shows about crimes being committed and investigated (= examined to find the truth about them):",
        "examples": [
          "I read all kinds of books, but crime is my favourite genre.",
          "crime novel She publishes her crime novels under a pseudonym.",
          "crime writer Today we meet one of America's best-selling crime writers.",
          "crime novelist I think he's the best crime novelist on the planet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or activity that is against the law, or illegal activity generally:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Violent crime has been reduced.",
          "[ C ] It’s a crime to yell \"fire\" in a crowded theater if there isn’t one.",
          "[ C ] If you commit a crime, you will be punished."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "People say something is a crime if it is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually sing ] It’s a crime that people go to bed hungry in this country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "illegal activities:",
        "examples": [
          "The area was plagued with failing schools, rising crime and poor healthcare.",
          "Unemployment is associated with a rising crime rate.",
          "crime prevention",
          "petty/serious crime",
          "The judicial system has been too soft on corruption and white-collar crime.",
          "The number of cases of computer crime has continued to increase.",
          "The new database will help in the fight against identity fraud and organized crime.",
          "combat/tackle crime Most local stores were involved in the initiative to tackle retail crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal act:",
        "examples": [
          "commit a crime The former chief executive had committed a crime and was brought to justice.",
          "be accused of/charged with/convicted of a crime The defendant is accused of a range of crimes, from fraud to embezzlement of company funds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crimes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "illegal activities:",
        "examples": [
          "She promised to fight crime and reform government.",
          "violent crime The rate of violent crime fell last month.",
          "serious crime The government plans to put more officers on the streets to tackle serious crime.",
          "The priority of community policing is to prevent crime.",
          "crime prevention Nearly £2 million of the city budget was set aside for crime prevention.",
          "He believes that religion saved him from a life of crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal act:",
        "examples": [
          "commit a crime He has admitted committing several crimes, including fraud.",
          "be accused of a crime The defendant is accused of a range of crimes, from theft to murder.",
          "be charged with a crime He has not been charged with any crime and has denied wrongdoing.",
          "alleged crime He should not be allowed to question the victims of his alleged crimes.",
          "the scene of the crime A knife was found at the scene of the crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unacceptable or very unreasonable act or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "To have hundreds of homeless people sleeping in the streets of a rich city like London is a crime.",
          "it is a crime It would be a crime (= very wrong) to spend such a beautiful day indoors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "books, films, and TV shows about crimes being committed and investigated (= examined to find the truth about them):",
        "examples": [
          "I read all kinds of books, but crime is my favourite genre.",
          "crime novel She publishes her crime novels under a pseudonym.",
          "crime writer Today we meet one of America's best-selling crime writers.",
          "crime novelist I think he's the best crime novelist on the planet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or activity that is against the law, or illegal activity generally:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Violent crime has been reduced.",
          "[ C ] It’s a crime to yell \"fire\" in a crowded theater if there isn’t one.",
          "[ C ] If you commit a crime, you will be punished."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "People say something is a crime if it is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually sing ] It’s a crime that people go to bed hungry in this country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "illegal activities:",
        "examples": [
          "The area was plagued with failing schools, rising crime and poor healthcare.",
          "Unemployment is associated with a rising crime rate.",
          "crime prevention",
          "petty/serious crime",
          "The judicial system has been too soft on corruption and white-collar crime.",
          "The number of cases of computer crime has continued to increase.",
          "The new database will help in the fight against identity fraud and organized crime.",
          "combat/tackle crime Most local stores were involved in the initiative to tackle retail crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal act:",
        "examples": [
          "commit a crime The former chief executive had committed a crime and was brought to justice.",
          "be accused of/charged with/convicted of a crime The defendant is accused of a range of crimes, from fraud to embezzlement of company funds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "criminal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who commits a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "a dangerous/violent criminal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to crime:",
        "examples": [
          "criminal activity",
          "a criminal act/offence",
          "criminal behaviour",
          "a criminal investigation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very bad or morally wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "it is criminal It's criminal to charge so much for a book.",
          "The way we waste this planet's resources is criminal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving or having the character of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "She may face criminal charges for lying to a grand jury.",
          "He had an extensive criminal record (= an official record of having committed many crimes).",
          "The way she blames other people for her own mistakes is criminal (= wrong)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has committed a crime or been found guilty of committing a crime",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who commits a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "a convicted criminal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to crime, or to the laws, etc. that deal with crime:",
        "examples": [
          "criminal activity/behaviour",
          "a criminal act/offence",
          "a criminal investigation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "criminality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "illegal activities or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "The new measures are intended to reduce criminality and drug dealing in the area.",
          "Police don't suspect any criminality on the part of the truck driver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "He did not realize the criminality of his offences.",
          "The criminality of his exploits caused his expulsion from the Party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "criminally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to committing or punishing crime:",
        "examples": [
          "We allege that his behaviour was criminally negligent.",
          "criminally responsible He is too young to be held criminally responsible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is very bad or morally wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Car parking at an airport is criminally expensive.",
          "humorous They have a really good chicken dish with a sauce that is criminally delicious."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "criminals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who commits a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "a dangerous/violent criminal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to crime:",
        "examples": [
          "criminal activity",
          "a criminal act/offence",
          "criminal behaviour",
          "a criminal investigation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very bad or morally wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "it is criminal It's criminal to charge so much for a book.",
          "The way we waste this planet's resources is criminal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving or having the character of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "She may face criminal charges for lying to a grand jury.",
          "He had an extensive criminal record (= an official record of having committed many crimes).",
          "The way she blames other people for her own mistakes is criminal (= wrong)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has committed a crime or been found guilty of committing a crime",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who commits a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "a convicted criminal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to crime, or to the laws, etc. that deal with crime:",
        "examples": [
          "criminal activity/behaviour",
          "a criminal act/offence",
          "a criminal investigation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crimson": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a dark, deep red colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you go/turn crimson, your face becomes red because you are very embarrassed or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "She turned crimson with embarrassment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark, deep red colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) a deep red, slightly purple color:",
        "examples": [
          "His face was crimson with anger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crinkling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become covered in many small lines and folds, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "crinkle something up She crinkled her nose up in distaste.",
          "Her eyes crinkled into a broad smile.",
          "The cat sat on my newspaper, crinkling it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cripple": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a person whose legs or arms do not work in the usual way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive phrase for someone who finds it difficult to have or express feelings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to injure or harm someone so that they are unable to walk or move in the usual way:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of people crippled by osteoporosis could benefit from a drug that can actually rebuild their bones.",
          "Her husband had a series of strokes which almost crippled him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to severely affect or limit someone in a way that is not physical:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a hugely talented man, but crippled by self-doubt.",
          "She died at the age of just 17 and the loss crippled her family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause severe damage to something so that it cannot operate effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "High interest rates are crippling our business.",
          "a country crippled by war"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent software or a device from working normally, usually intentionally in order to make the user pay for more software, for another device, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The company released software that crippled unlocked phones, preventing them from being used on other carriers' networks.",
          "I think it's short-sighted of developers to cripple access to software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something much less effective; damage:",
        "examples": [
          "Economic sanctions have crippled the country’s economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to be unable to move or walk in the usual way because of an injury or illness:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident crippled him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crippled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to walk or move in the usual way because of injury or a medical condition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "severely damaged and unable to operate effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "A crippled submarine found itself unable to surface.",
          "Officials had hoped those measures would calm investors' nerves and heal the crippled financial system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "severely affected or limited by something:",
        "examples": [
          "People who take on other people's troubles are likely to end up feeling crippled by stress.",
          "He was a hugely talented man, but crippled by self-doubt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of software or a device) limited in the way that it works, usually intentionally in order to make the user pay for more software, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Some users have managed to unlock these crippled processors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cripples": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a person whose legs or arms do not work in the usual way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive phrase for someone who finds it difficult to have or express feelings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to injure or harm someone so that they are unable to walk or move in the usual way:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of people crippled by osteoporosis could benefit from a drug that can actually rebuild their bones.",
          "Her husband had a series of strokes which almost crippled him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to severely affect or limit someone in a way that is not physical:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a hugely talented man, but crippled by self-doubt.",
          "She died at the age of just 17 and the loss crippled her family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause severe damage to something so that it cannot operate effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "High interest rates are crippling our business.",
          "a country crippled by war"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent software or a device from working normally, usually intentionally in order to make the user pay for more software, for another device, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The company released software that crippled unlocked phones, preventing them from being used on other carriers' networks.",
          "I think it's short-sighted of developers to cripple access to software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something much less effective; damage:",
        "examples": [
          "Economic sanctions have crippled the country’s economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to be unable to move or walk in the usual way because of an injury or illness:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident crippled him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crippling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing serious injuries or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "A crippling attack of malaria kept him in bed for months.",
          "The bomb attack dealt a crippling blow to tourism in the country.",
          "crippling debts"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crises": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crisis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "an economic/financial crisis",
          "I had to take a day off to deal with a family crisis — our pet died and our children were inconsolable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely difficult or dangerous point in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "crisis talks",
          "resolve a crisis A mediator has been called in to resolve the crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "experiencing a time of great difficulty, danger, or suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "The country's leadership is in crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a moment during a serious illness when there is the possibility of suddenly getting either better or worse:",
        "examples": [
          "He's passed the crisis - the fever's started to go down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden loss of confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "With inflation at 500 percent, the country faces a crisis of confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely dangerous or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an economic crisis",
          "[ U ] People react in times of crisis, but ignore us the rest of the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that is extremely difficult or dangerous, when there are many problems:",
        "examples": [
          "a major/serious/global crisis",
          "an economic/financial/political crisis",
          "a looming/impending/growing crisis This matter needs to be discussed, in the light of the looming pensions crisis.",
          "cause/create a crisis The ban, fortunately, did not create a crisis in the dairy industry.",
          "face a crisis The industry is facing a serious staffing crisis.",
          "a crisis arises/occurs/deepens This article examines how the debt crisis arose,",
          "address/resolve/solve a crisis A mediator has been called in to resolve the crisis.",
          "The country's leadership is in crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation when people become less confident and start to worry:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's poor trading figures provoked a crisis of confidence on the stock markets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crisp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "hard enough to be broken easily",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe cooked foods, such as pastry and biscuits, that are well cooked so that they are just dry and hard enough",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Crisp fruit or vegetables are fresh and firm:",
        "examples": [
          "a crisp apple"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Crisp paper or cloth is stiff and smooth:",
        "examples": [
          "a crisp new £5 note/a crisp white tablecloth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A crisp sound or image is very clear:",
        "examples": [
          "The sound from the new speakers is very crisp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A crisp way of speaking, writing, or behaving is quick, confident, and effective:",
        "examples": [
          "a crisp reply",
          "a crisp, efficient manner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Crisp weather is cold, dry, and bright:",
        "examples": [
          "a wonderful crisp spring morning"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Crisp air is cold, dry, and fresh:",
        "examples": [
          "I breathed in deeply the crisp mountain air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very thin, often round piece of fried potato, sometimes with a flavour added, sold especially in plastic bags:",
        "examples": [
          "a packet of crisps a packet of salt and vinegar crisps"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet dish made from fruit covered in a mixture of flour, butter, and sugar rubbed together into small pieces, baked, and eaten hot:",
        "examples": [
          "apple crisp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food) hard enough to be broken easily instead of bent:",
        "examples": [
          "crisp bacon",
          "crisp rolls"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fresh and clean:",
        "examples": [
          "I like to sleep on crisp cotton sheets.",
          "The teller handed me a crisp hundred-dollar bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of air) cool, clear, and likely to make you feel awake and active:",
        "examples": [
          "Crisp breezes bring out boats of every size.",
          "It was a crisp, midwinter morning in Massachusetts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of speech or writing) quick and direct:",
        "examples": [
          "I prefer Channel 1’s crisp presentation of the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "potato chip",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crisps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "hard enough to be broken easily",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe cooked foods, such as pastry and biscuits, that are well cooked so that they are just dry and hard enough",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Crisp fruit or vegetables are fresh and firm:",
        "examples": [
          "a crisp apple"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Crisp paper or cloth is stiff and smooth:",
        "examples": [
          "a crisp new £5 note/a crisp white tablecloth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A crisp sound or image is very clear:",
        "examples": [
          "The sound from the new speakers is very crisp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A crisp way of speaking, writing, or behaving is quick, confident, and effective:",
        "examples": [
          "a crisp reply",
          "a crisp, efficient manner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Crisp weather is cold, dry, and bright:",
        "examples": [
          "a wonderful crisp spring morning"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Crisp air is cold, dry, and fresh:",
        "examples": [
          "I breathed in deeply the crisp mountain air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very thin, often round piece of fried potato, sometimes with a flavour added, sold especially in plastic bags:",
        "examples": [
          "a packet of crisps a packet of salt and vinegar crisps"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet dish made from fruit covered in a mixture of flour, butter, and sugar rubbed together into small pieces, baked, and eaten hot:",
        "examples": [
          "apple crisp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food) hard enough to be broken easily instead of bent:",
        "examples": [
          "crisp bacon",
          "crisp rolls"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fresh and clean:",
        "examples": [
          "I like to sleep on crisp cotton sheets.",
          "The teller handed me a crisp hundred-dollar bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of air) cool, clear, and likely to make you feel awake and active:",
        "examples": [
          "Crisp breezes bring out boats of every size.",
          "It was a crisp, midwinter morning in Massachusetts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of speech or writing) quick and direct:",
        "examples": [
          "I prefer Channel 1’s crisp presentation of the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "potato chip",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crispy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Crispy food is hard enough to be broken easily:",
        "examples": [
          "crispy bacon"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "criteria": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "critic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who says that they do not approve of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her critics say she is leading the party to disaster.",
          "He's his own worst critic (= he judges himself severely)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to give their opinion about something, especially films, books, music, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a film/theatre critic for the \"Irish Times\".",
          "The play has been well received by the critics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to give an opinion about books, movies, or music and theater performances:",
        "examples": [
          "The critics hated it, but it was popular at the box office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who expresses disagreement with something or disapproval of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been one of the most outspoken critics of this administration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "critical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "saying that someone or something is bad or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "a critical report",
          "critical of She did not want to be publicly critical of his decision.",
          "highly critical The report is highly critical of safety standards at the factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving or relating to opinions or judgments on books, plays, films, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She has written a major critical appraisal/study of Saul Bellow's novels.",
          "Critical response to the play was mixed.",
          "critical acclaim His last film won critical acclaim (= was praised by critics)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the greatest importance to the way things might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "critical to The president's support is critical to this project.",
          "In the end, his contribution proved critical.",
          "Phonics is a critical step towards learning to read for many children.",
          "a critical decision"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an illness, injury, etc.) extremely serious or dangerous, so that there is a risk of death:",
        "examples": [
          "critical illness She has a critical illness affecting her bone marrow.",
          "critical injury Three of those rescued had critical injuries and two were in serious condition.",
          "in a critical condition Both drivers are in a critical condition (= so badly hurt that they might die) after the 120 mph crash.",
          "He is in hospital, where his condition is said to be critical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) very seriously injured or ill, so that there is a risk they will die:",
        "examples": [
          "A young man remains critical in hospital after being attacked two days ago.",
          "Of the 40 people injured, four were critical last night.",
          "He needed surgery but was said not to be critical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the greatest importance:",
        "examples": [
          "critical industries",
          "What happens in the next 48 hours is critical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very bad or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "He was admitted to Metropolitan Hospital in critical condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing approval by those whose job is to judge entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie was a financial and critical success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing an opinion about something or someone, esp. a negative opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother is always so critical of the way I dress!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely important to the progress or success of something:",
        "examples": [
          "critical to/for sth Logistics and distribution are critical to an e-commerce venture's success.",
          "Critical decisions need to be taken.",
          "We see this as a critical time and potentially a turning point in the crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely serious or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "be in critical condition As a result of unchecked pollution, the Chesapeake Bay is in critical condition.",
          "The company had a loss of $511,000 and a critical shortage of cash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "saying that someone or something is bad or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "A highly critical report was released Tuesday on BP's five U.S. refineries.",
          "critical of sb/sth He is very critical of his manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using careful judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to do some critical thinking to solve this problem."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "critically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is very serious or dangerous, so that there is a risk of death:",
        "examples": [
          "critically injured They were both critically injured in the accident.",
          "critically ill Two of the children were critically ill after ingesting the substance.",
          "critically endangered Last year these three species were classified as critically endangered (= there is a risk they will disappear completely)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is very important and makes the difference between failure and success:",
        "examples": [
          "critically important It is critically important that we have the best intelligence possible about threats to our national security.",
          "Getting enough exercise is critically important to our health.",
          "The product did not boost market share or, critically, make money from online sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows you have thought seriously about something, considering what is good and what is bad about it:",
        "examples": [
          "He believed it was a filmmaker's duty to view society critically.",
          "think critically We want all our students to develop into mature citizens who are able to think critically.",
          "critically examine Before the technique starts to be widely used in hospitals, it needs to be critically examined."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that involves criticizing someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She speaks critically of high-profile psychologists without proper qualifications.",
          "\"It's a bit messy,\" he said critically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "by or according to people whose job is to give their opinions about literature, films, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "critically acclaimed a critically acclaimed TV series",
          "critically lauded He has gone from being a 1970s punk icon to a critically lauded artist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is of great importance:",
        "examples": [
          "The parents were critically involved with keeping the school open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very badly or dangerously:",
        "examples": [
          "She was critically injured in the crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows approval by those whose job is to judge books, movies, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a critically acclaimed novel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that expresses an opinion about something or someone, esp. a negative opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "Industry spokesmen reacted critically to the report."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "criticism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of saying that something or someone is bad or a comment that says what is bad about it:",
        "examples": [
          "criticism of There has been a lot of criticism of the decision.",
          "criticism about He resigned amid criticism about his handling of the affair.",
          "I thought the speech was generally good, but I have one criticism: it was too long.",
          "widespread criticism The designs for the new mosque have attracted widespread criticism.",
          "She doesn't react very well to criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "writing or speech that expresses opinions or judgments about the good or bad qualities of something or someone, especially books, films, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She began writing film criticism for the New York Times.",
          "To improve my writing, I read fiction rather than reading criticism.",
          "He has been recognized for his restaurant criticism by the Association of Food Journalists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion given about something or someone, esp. a negative opinion, or the activity of making such judgments:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It was meant as a suggestion, not a criticism.",
          "[ U ] He was singled out for strong criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Criticism is also a careful discussion of something in order to judge its quality or explain its meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] art criticism"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "criticize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to express disapproval of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "be criticized for The government is being widely criticized in the media for failing to limit air pollution.",
          "We'll get nowhere if all you can do is criticize."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an opinion or judgment about a book, film, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We're a group of artists who meet to discuss ideas and criticize each other's work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express disagreement with or disapproval of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] It’s a lot easier to criticize (a plan) than to offer useful suggestions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "criticized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express disapproval of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "be criticized for The government is being widely criticized in the media for failing to limit air pollution.",
          "We'll get nowhere if all you can do is criticize."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an opinion or judgment about a book, film, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We're a group of artists who meet to discuss ideas and criticize each other's work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "criticizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express disapproval of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "be criticized for The government is being widely criticized in the media for failing to limit air pollution.",
          "We'll get nowhere if all you can do is criticize."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an opinion or judgment about a book, film, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We're a group of artists who meet to discuss ideas and criticize each other's work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "critics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who says that they do not approve of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her critics say she is leading the party to disaster.",
          "He's his own worst critic (= he judges himself severely)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to give their opinion about something, especially films, books, music, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a film/theatre critic for the \"Irish Times\".",
          "The play has been well received by the critics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to give an opinion about books, movies, or music and theater performances:",
        "examples": [
          "The critics hated it, but it was popular at the box office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who expresses disagreement with something or disapproval of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been one of the most outspoken critics of this administration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "critique": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a report of something such as a political situation or system, or a person's work or ideas, that examines it and provides a judgment, especially a negative one:",
        "examples": [
          "critique of a Marxist critique of neo-liberal policy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an opinion or judgment about a piece or work, book, film, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Students take turns critiquing each other's work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a report that discusses a situation or the writings or ideas of someone and offers a judgment about them:",
        "examples": [
          "She produced a detailed, page-by-page critique of the book."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "critiques": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a report of something such as a political situation or system, or a person's work or ideas, that examines it and provides a judgment, especially a negative one:",
        "examples": [
          "critique of a Marxist critique of neo-liberal policy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an opinion or judgment about a piece or work, book, film, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Students take turns critiquing each other's work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a report that discusses a situation or the writings or ideas of someone and offers a judgment about them:",
        "examples": [
          "She produced a detailed, page-by-page critique of the book."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "critter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a creature",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a creature:",
        "examples": [
          "That dog’s a mean old critter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "critters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a creature",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a creature:",
        "examples": [
          "That dog’s a mean old critter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "croak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When animals such as frogs and crows croak, they make deep rough sounds.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you croak, you speak with a rough voice because you have a sore or dry throat.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep, rough sound made by a person or animal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of animals) to make deep sounds such as a frog makes, or as a person might make because of a very dry throat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Frogs croaked in the swamp.",
          "[ T ] He croaked a greeting, and we realized he could hardly talk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep sound such as the sound a frog makes, or the one a person might make because of a very dry throat:",
        "examples": [
          "His sudden croak let us know that he wanted to speak."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "croaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When animals such as frogs and crows croak, they make deep rough sounds.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you croak, you speak with a rough voice because you have a sore or dry throat.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "croaks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When animals such as frogs and crows croak, they make deep rough sounds.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you croak, you speak with a rough voice because you have a sore or dry throat.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep, rough sound made by a person or animal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of animals) to make deep sounds such as a frog makes, or as a person might make because of a very dry throat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Frogs croaked in the swamp.",
          "[ T ] He croaked a greeting, and we realized he could hardly talk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep sound such as the sound a frog makes, or the one a person might make because of a very dry throat:",
        "examples": [
          "His sudden croak let us know that he wanted to speak."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "croatia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in southeastern Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crochet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make clothes and other things using wool and a special needle with a hook (= curve) at one end",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of making clothes and other things using wool and a special needle with a hook (= curve) at one end:",
        "examples": [
          "Her workshops in crochet and patchwork are hugely fashionable.",
          "The work displays her expertise in needlework, specifically crochet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes and other things made with crochet:",
        "examples": [
          "The bikini is tiny, three triangles of cotton crochet.",
          "From chunky cottons to delicate crochets, this season's knits come in the most chic of colours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make cloth or clothing by connecting wool or other thread into joined rows using a single needle with a hook:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] My mother crocheted a blanket for the baby."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container, usually one made of clay:",
        "examples": [
          "He keeps his coffee in an earthenware crock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old person or car",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container made of baked clay:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad kept sauerkraut in a twenty-gallon crock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is completely false or ridiculous; nonsense:",
        "examples": [
          "They claimed they wrote that song? What a crock!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crocodile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large reptile with a hard skin that lives in and near rivers and lakes in hot, wet parts of the world. It is like an alligator, but it usually has a longer and narrower nose:",
        "examples": [
          "a crocodile-infested swamp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of people, especially children, who are walking in pairs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, hard-skinned reptile (= type of animal) with a longer and narrower nose than that of an alligator which lives in and near rivers and lakes in hot, wet places",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crocodiles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large reptile with a hard skin that lives in and near rivers and lakes in hot, wet parts of the world. It is like an alligator, but it usually has a longer and narrower nose:",
        "examples": [
          "a crocodile-infested swamp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of people, especially children, who are walking in pairs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, hard-skinned reptile (= type of animal) with a longer and narrower nose than that of an alligator which lives in and near rivers and lakes in hot, wet places",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "croissant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of light crescent-shaped pastry, usually eaten in the morning",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of light bread having a curved shape with two narrow pointed ends:",
        "examples": [
          "Pick up some croissants for breakfast tomorrow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "croissants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of light crescent-shaped pastry, usually eaten in the morning",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of light bread having a curved shape with two narrow pointed ends:",
        "examples": [
          "Pick up some croissants for breakfast tomorrow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant or ugly old woman",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in stories, an old woman with magic powers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cronies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a friend, or a person who works for someone in authority, especially one who is willing to give and receive dishonest help:",
        "examples": [
          "The general and his cronies are now awaiting trial for drug smuggling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a close friend or companion, esp. someone who may not be honest:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d like to see the president and his cronies booted out of office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very dishonest person, especially a criminal or a cheat:",
        "examples": [
          "These politicians are just a bunch of crooks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the inside part of your arm where it bends:",
        "examples": [
          "She sat back in the armchair and settled the baby in the crook of her arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long stick with a curved end, especially one carried by a shepherd or a bishop",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad or ill:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a bit crook at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bend your arm or finger:",
        "examples": [
          "She delicately crooked her little finger as she picked up her cup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is dishonest, esp. someone who cheats or steals:",
        "examples": [
          "She thinks all politicians are crooks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bent part of something, esp. the inner part:",
        "examples": [
          "Kids should learn to sneeze and cough into the crooks of their elbows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crooked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not forming a straight line, or having many bends:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to drive slowly on these crooked country roads.",
          "His front teeth are crooked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "crooked police officers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not straight or not even; twisted, bent, or uneven:",
        "examples": [
          "That dog’s tail is crooked.",
          "Your glasses are on crooked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done through cheating or other dishonest behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "Their efforts centered on crooked deals in which officials took bribes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "crooked deals",
          "crooked politicians"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crooks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very dishonest person, especially a criminal or a cheat:",
        "examples": [
          "These politicians are just a bunch of crooks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the inside part of your arm where it bends:",
        "examples": [
          "She sat back in the armchair and settled the baby in the crook of her arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long stick with a curved end, especially one carried by a shepherd or a bishop",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad or ill:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a bit crook at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bend your arm or finger:",
        "examples": [
          "She delicately crooked her little finger as she picked up her cup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is dishonest, esp. someone who cheats or steals:",
        "examples": [
          "She thinks all politicians are crooks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bent part of something, esp. the inner part:",
        "examples": [
          "Kids should learn to sneeze and cough into the crooks of their elbows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crooner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a singer, especially a man, who sings love songs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the total amount collected of) a plant such as a grain, fruit, or vegetable grown in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The main crops grown for export are coffee and rice.",
          "bumper crop a bumper (= very good) potato crop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or things with something in common, that exist at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "crop of The judges will select the best from this year's crop of first novels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short hairstyle:",
        "examples": [
          "Her hair was cut in a short crop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the throat in many birds where food is stored before going into the stomach",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short stick used to control a horse by hitting it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something shorter or smaller, especially by cutting:",
        "examples": [
          "He had his hair cropped when he went into the army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When animals such as sheep or horses crop grass or other plants, they eat the top parts.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove some or all of the edges from a picture, leaving only the most important part:",
        "examples": [
          "He cropped the photo so that only the face remained."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a plant crops, it produces fruit, flowers, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The carrots have cropped well (= produced a lot of carrots) this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow crops on land:",
        "examples": [
          "The land is intensively cropped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant such as a grain, vegetable, or fruit grown in large amounts on a farm, or the total amount gathered of such a plant:",
        "examples": [
          "Apple growers celebrated their biggest crop ever last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A crop is also any group of similar things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve got a new crop of students coming in every year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut something to make it shorter:",
        "examples": [
          "The brothers both had their hair cropped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant that is grown in large quantities, especially for food:",
        "examples": [
          "The main crops grown for export are coffee and rice.",
          "crop production.",
          "Genetically modified crops continue to be controversial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of a crop that is collected in one season:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year there was a bumper crop of maize (= a very large one)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cropped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the total amount collected of) a plant such as a grain, fruit, or vegetable grown in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The main crops grown for export are coffee and rice.",
          "bumper crop a bumper (= very good) potato crop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or things with something in common, that exist at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "crop of The judges will select the best from this year's crop of first novels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short hairstyle:",
        "examples": [
          "Her hair was cut in a short crop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the throat in many birds where food is stored before going into the stomach",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short stick used to control a horse by hitting it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something shorter or smaller, especially by cutting:",
        "examples": [
          "He had his hair cropped when he went into the army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When animals such as sheep or horses crop grass or other plants, they eat the top parts.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove some or all of the edges from a picture, leaving only the most important part:",
        "examples": [
          "He cropped the photo so that only the face remained."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a plant crops, it produces fruit, flowers, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The carrots have cropped well (= produced a lot of carrots) this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow crops on land:",
        "examples": [
          "The land is intensively cropped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant such as a grain, vegetable, or fruit grown in large amounts on a farm, or the total amount gathered of such a plant:",
        "examples": [
          "Apple growers celebrated their biggest crop ever last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A crop is also any group of similar things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve got a new crop of students coming in every year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut something to make it shorter:",
        "examples": [
          "The brothers both had their hair cropped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant that is grown in large quantities, especially for food:",
        "examples": [
          "The main crops grown for export are coffee and rice.",
          "crop production.",
          "Genetically modified crops continue to be controversial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of a crop that is collected in one season:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year there was a bumper crop of maize (= a very large one)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "croquet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game in which two, three, or four players use mallets (= long wooden hammers) to hit wooden balls through small metal hoops (= curves) fixed into the grass",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game in which players use mallets (= long wooden hammers) to hit wooden balls through small metal arches sunk in the grass",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cross": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go across from one side of something to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not a good place to cross the road.",
          "cross over Look both ways before you cross over the road.",
          "UK Look both ways before you cross over.",
          "Cross the bridge and turn right.",
          "cross from something into something They crossed from Albania into Greece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something crosses your mind, you think of it:",
        "examples": [
          "It crossed my mind yesterday that you must be short of staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put one of your arms, fingers, or legs over the top of the other:",
        "examples": [
          "She sat down and crossed her legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy someone by not doing or saying what they want:",
        "examples": [
          "I wouldn't cross him if I were you, not if you value your life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you cross a plant or animal with another of a different type, you cause them to breed together in order to produce a new variety (= type of plant or animal).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some sports, to hit, kick, or throw the ball across the playing area to another player, not forwards or backwards:",
        "examples": [
          "He crossed to Bremer, who somehow failed to score from two metres out.",
          "Her teammate was yelling for her to cross the ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw two lines across the middle of a cheque to show that it needs to be paid into a bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "a crossed cheque"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When Catholics and some other types of Christians cross themselves, they move their hand down and then across their face or chest, making the shape of a cross:",
        "examples": [
          "She fell to her knees, crossed herself, and began to pray fervently.",
          "He bowed in front of the altar, crossing himself.",
          "I dipped my fingers in the holy water and crossed myself.",
          "It is common to see athletes huddling in a circle and crossing themselves before a game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written mark (x or +) formed by two lines going across each other. The mark x is usually used to show where something is, or that something has not been written correctly.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object made of one long upright piece of wood, with a smaller piece across it near the top. In the past, people were tied or fastened with nails to crosses as a punishment and left hanging on them until they died.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object in the shape of a cross that people were killed on, used as a symbol of Christianity:",
        "examples": [
          "Christ died on the Cross.",
          "She wears a gold cross around her neck.",
          "sign of the cross The priest made the sign of the cross (= the shape of a cross made by moving his hand between four points on his chest) over the dead bodies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medal in the shape of a cross:",
        "examples": [
          "In Britain, the Victoria Cross is awarded for acts of great bravery during wartime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of two or more different things that have been combined to produce something new:",
        "examples": [
          "cross between Police dogs are often a cross between a retriever and a German Shepherd.",
          "A hybrid plant is a cross between two plants that are genetically different.",
          "He looks like a cross between Lord Byron, Mick Jagger, and Kate Moss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some sports, a kick, hit, or throw of the ball that goes from one side of the playing area to the other, not forwards or backwards:",
        "examples": [
          "He headed the ball into the net, after a great cross from Pele."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "annoyed or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "cross with Don't be cross with me — it's not my fault.",
          "get cross My Dad gets cross with me if I leave the kitchen in a mess.",
          "After waiting for almost an hour I started to get a bit cross."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "across:",
        "examples": [
          "cross-border"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including different groups or subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "cross-party discussions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you cross a cheque, you draw two lines across the middle of it to show that it must be paid into a bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "a crossed cheque"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crossbar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a horizontal bar, either the part that forms the top of a goal, or the part of a bicycle between the seat and the handlebars",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crossbow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a weapon, used especially in the past, that shoots a short arrow with great force",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crossbows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a weapon, used especially in the past, that shoots a short arrow with great force",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crosscheck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make certain that information, a calculation, etc. is correct, by asking a different person or using a different method of calculation:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn't crosscheck his facts before publishing.",
          "Those details can easily be cross-checked.",
          "be crosschecked against The code can be crosschecked against a national computer database."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey or lacrosse, to check (= try to stop) an opposing player by pushing your stick towards them with both hands, in a way that is against the rules :",
        "examples": [
          "The number 9 got crosschecked right in the face.",
          "He has been suspended four games for cross-checking the Nashville Predators defender in the head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making certain that information, a calculation, etc. is correct, by asking a different person or using a different method:",
        "examples": [
          "As a cross-check, they were also asked to give their initials and date of birth.",
          "The new processes include making crosschecks with the Human Resources department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey or lacrosse, the action of checking (= trying to stop) an opposing player by pushing your stick towards them with both hands, in a way that is against the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "He had two goals disallowed, and absorbed at least one cross-check that went unpenalized.",
          "The abuse he receives is just sticks and elbows and crosschecks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make certain that information, a calculation, etc., is correct, by asking a different person or using a different method of calculation:",
        "examples": [
          "We used to cross-check the information in the reports and never relied on a single source."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crossed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of someone's arms, legs, or fingers) in a position where one arm, etc. is placed over the other one:",
        "examples": [
          "He just sat at the table with crossed arms and refused to eat.",
          "The children all sit on the floor with legs crossed.",
          "Her legs were crossed at the ankles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you hope very much that something will happen in the way that you want:",
        "examples": [
          "We're all keeping our fingers crossed for good weather on the day.",
          "I had my fingers crossed that it would work.",
          "He's injured at the moment but fingers crossed he'll be able to play.",
          "All they could do was wait with their fingers crossed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a line drawn across it:",
        "examples": [
          "The crossed lines inscribed on the object may represent the four points of the compass.",
          "She will make sure the contract has every t crossed and every i dotted (= that it is very careful and completely correct)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a path, river, bridge, etc. going across it:",
        "examples": [
          "The golf course is crossed in three places by streams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bred with a different animal or plant, or combined with a different type of thing, to produce something new:",
        "examples": [
          "The dogs are often Siberians or Malamutes crossed with greyhounds.",
          "The bar looks like a coffee shop crossed with a cocktail lounge.",
          "They were the epitome of 1960s cool crossed with classic British style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a cheque) having two lines drawn across it to show that it must be paid into a bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "A crossed cheque gives some protection against fraud if it falls into the wrong hands."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crosses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go across from one side of something to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not a good place to cross the road.",
          "cross over Look both ways before you cross over the road.",
          "UK Look both ways before you cross over.",
          "Cross the bridge and turn right.",
          "cross from something into something They crossed from Albania into Greece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something crosses your mind, you think of it:",
        "examples": [
          "It crossed my mind yesterday that you must be short of staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put one of your arms, fingers, or legs over the top of the other:",
        "examples": [
          "She sat down and crossed her legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy someone by not doing or saying what they want:",
        "examples": [
          "I wouldn't cross him if I were you, not if you value your life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you cross a plant or animal with another of a different type, you cause them to breed together in order to produce a new variety (= type of plant or animal).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some sports, to hit, kick, or throw the ball across the playing area to another player, not forwards or backwards:",
        "examples": [
          "He crossed to Bremer, who somehow failed to score from two metres out.",
          "Her teammate was yelling for her to cross the ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw two lines across the middle of a cheque to show that it needs to be paid into a bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "a crossed cheque"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When Catholics and some other types of Christians cross themselves, they move their hand down and then across their face or chest, making the shape of a cross:",
        "examples": [
          "She fell to her knees, crossed herself, and began to pray fervently.",
          "He bowed in front of the altar, crossing himself.",
          "I dipped my fingers in the holy water and crossed myself.",
          "It is common to see athletes huddling in a circle and crossing themselves before a game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written mark (x or +) formed by two lines going across each other. The mark x is usually used to show where something is, or that something has not been written correctly.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object made of one long upright piece of wood, with a smaller piece across it near the top. In the past, people were tied or fastened with nails to crosses as a punishment and left hanging on them until they died.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object in the shape of a cross that people were killed on, used as a symbol of Christianity:",
        "examples": [
          "Christ died on the Cross.",
          "She wears a gold cross around her neck.",
          "sign of the cross The priest made the sign of the cross (= the shape of a cross made by moving his hand between four points on his chest) over the dead bodies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medal in the shape of a cross:",
        "examples": [
          "In Britain, the Victoria Cross is awarded for acts of great bravery during wartime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of two or more different things that have been combined to produce something new:",
        "examples": [
          "cross between Police dogs are often a cross between a retriever and a German Shepherd.",
          "A hybrid plant is a cross between two plants that are genetically different.",
          "He looks like a cross between Lord Byron, Mick Jagger, and Kate Moss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some sports, a kick, hit, or throw of the ball that goes from one side of the playing area to the other, not forwards or backwards:",
        "examples": [
          "He headed the ball into the net, after a great cross from Pele."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "annoyed or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "cross with Don't be cross with me — it's not my fault.",
          "get cross My Dad gets cross with me if I leave the kitchen in a mess.",
          "After waiting for almost an hour I started to get a bit cross."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "across:",
        "examples": [
          "cross-border"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including different groups or subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "cross-party discussions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you cross a cheque, you draw two lines across the middle of it to show that it must be paid into a bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "a crossed cheque"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crossfire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bullets fired towards a particular point from different directions:",
        "examples": [
          "in crossfire A villager was killed in crossfire between soldiers and the rebels.",
          "caught in crossfire A passerby was wounded in the chest after being caught in crossfire.",
          "caught in the crossfire Three of the victims were civilians caught in the crossfire.",
          "Several people were hit by crossfire.",
          "Sadly, he and the cameraman were killed by crossfire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of firing guns from two or more places at the same time, so that the paths of the bullets cross:",
        "examples": [
          "Some civilians were caught in the crossfire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crosshairs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "two thin wires crossing each other in a gun or other device, which you use to help you aim at something:",
        "examples": [
          "in someone’s crosshairs A sniper had them in his crosshairs.",
          "in the crosshairs The poster showed his face in the crosshairs of a rifle.",
          "Just as he had the bear in the crosshairs, it saw him and attacked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crossing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where something such as a road, river, etc. can be crossed safely, or a place where a road and a railway meet and cross each other:",
        "examples": [
          "a border/river crossing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey across a large area of water, from one side to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a really rough crossing - I threw up three times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where a road and a railroad cross",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a marked place where a road can be crossed safely; crosswalk:",
        "examples": [
          "a pedestrian crossing"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crossover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process or result of changing from one activity or style to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The band's crossover from country into pop lost them some fans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of vehicle that has some features of an SUV and some features of an ordinary car",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, an action in which a player quickly changes from dribbling the ball (= moving it by hitting it repeatedy against the floor) with one hand to the other hand, especially to change direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure you keep the ball low on your cross-over.",
          "The forward has a quick crossover step and can cut through defences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice skating, a movement in which the skater puts their inside skate over and in front of their outside skate as they go around a curve :",
        "examples": [
          "Today, we'll start practising the crossover.",
          "Forward crossovers are used to change direction while attempting to gain speed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a musician who has changed to a different style of music, or to their music:",
        "examples": [
          "a crossover artist/album"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change from one form to another, or a mixture of different types:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s been a lot of crossover from comic books to movies.",
          "His crossover music blends Western and ethnic styles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crossroad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a road that crosses another road",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crossroads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where two roads meet and cross each other",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where two roads meet and cross each other:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. With funding coming up for review, the program is at a crossroads (= has reached an important but uncertain stage)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crosswind": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wind blowing at an angle to the direction a vehicle is travelling in",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crossword": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game in which you write words that are the answers to questions in a pattern of black and white squares:",
        "examples": [
          "do the crossword I do the Times crossword every morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crotch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of your body where your legs join at the top, or the part of trousers or underwear that covers this area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a tree where its trunk (= main stem) splits into two to form a \"Y\" shape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of your body where your legs join at the top, or the part of pants or underwear which covers this area",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crouch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bend your knees and lower yourself so that you are close to the ground and leaning forward slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "He crouched to pick something up from the floor.",
          "crouch down She saw him coming and crouched down behind a bush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position in which you bend your knees and lower yourself so that you are close to the ground and leaning forward slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "A loud noise would send him into a defensive crouch.",
          "She scrunched her tiny body into a low crouch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bend your knees and lower yourself so that you are close to the ground and leaning forward slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "She crouched down behind a bush to hide."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crouched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bend your knees and lower yourself so that you are close to the ground and leaning forward slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "He crouched to pick something up from the floor.",
          "crouch down She saw him coming and crouched down behind a bush."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "croutons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small square piece of bread that is fried or toasted (= heated until it is dry and brown), added to soup or a salad just before you eat it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, black bird with a loud, unpleasant cry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a cock (= an adult male chicken) crows, it makes a very long and loud sharp cry:",
        "examples": [
          "We were woken at dawn by a cock crowing repeatedly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a baby crows, it makes sudden cries of happiness.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk in a proud and annoying way, often because you have succeeded and other people have failed:",
        "examples": [
          "crow about He's always crowing about his latest triumph.",
          "We were careful not to crow too much.",
          "It can be tempting to crow over other people's failures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, black bird with a loud cry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a male chicken) to make a loud cry:",
        "examples": [
          "A rooster crowed repeatedly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who crows expresses a lot of happiness or pride:",
        "examples": [
          "“I told you so,” my little brother crowed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crowbar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a heavy iron bar with a bent end that is used to help lift heavy objects off the ground or to force things open:",
        "examples": [
          "The thieves forced one of the windows open with a crowbar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy, iron bar with a bent end that is used to lift heavy objects off the ground or to force things open",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crowd": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large group of people who have come together:",
        "examples": [
          "A crowd of about 15,000 attended the concert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of friends or a group of people with similar interests:",
        "examples": [
          "She goes around with a friendly crowd.",
          "\"Who was there?\" \"Oh, the usual crowd.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel uncomfortable by standing too close to them or by watching them all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "I need some time to do this work properly, so don't crowd me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of people who have gathered together:",
        "examples": [
          "A crowd formed outside the club.",
          "Crowds of people watched the fireworks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A crowd is also a group of friends:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t know many people in Edsel’s crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A crowd is also a group of people with similar interests:",
        "examples": [
          "the art/theater crowd"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people) to fill a place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Street vendors crowded the sidewalks.",
          "[ I ] As soon as he appeared, reporters crowded around him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you crowd someone, you make the person uncomfortable by standing too close:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Don’t crowd me!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people crowd into a place, they fill it completely:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Commuters crowded into the train."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crowded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a place is crowded, it is full of people:",
        "examples": [
          "By ten o'clock the bar was crowded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of people:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a popular and often crowded place."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crowding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel uncomfortable by standing too close to them or by watching them all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "I need some time to do this work properly, so don't crowd me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crowds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large group of people who have come together:",
        "examples": [
          "A crowd of about 15,000 attended the concert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of friends or a group of people with similar interests:",
        "examples": [
          "She goes around with a friendly crowd.",
          "\"Who was there?\" \"Oh, the usual crowd.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel uncomfortable by standing too close to them or by watching them all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "I need some time to do this work properly, so don't crowd me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of people who have gathered together:",
        "examples": [
          "A crowd formed outside the club.",
          "Crowds of people watched the fireworks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A crowd is also a group of friends:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t know many people in Edsel’s crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A crowd is also a group of people with similar interests:",
        "examples": [
          "the art/theater crowd"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people) to fill a place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Street vendors crowded the sidewalks.",
          "[ I ] As soon as he appeared, reporters crowded around him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you crowd someone, you make the person uncomfortable by standing too close:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Don’t crowd me!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people crowd into a place, they fill it completely:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Commuters crowded into the train."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crowing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, black bird with a loud, unpleasant cry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a cock (= an adult male chicken) crows, it makes a very long and loud sharp cry:",
        "examples": [
          "We were woken at dawn by a cock crowing repeatedly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a baby crows, it makes sudden cries of happiness.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk in a proud and annoying way, often because you have succeeded and other people have failed:",
        "examples": [
          "crow about He's always crowing about his latest triumph.",
          "We were careful not to crow too much.",
          "It can be tempting to crow over other people's failures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, black bird with a loud cry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a male chicken) to make a loud cry:",
        "examples": [
          "A rooster crowed repeatedly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who crows expresses a lot of happiness or pride:",
        "examples": [
          "“I told you so,” my little brother crowed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a circular decoration for the head, usually made of gold and jewels (= precious stones), and worn by a king or queen at official ceremonies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of winning a sports competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He plans to defend his Olympic crown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top part of a head, hat, or hill:",
        "examples": [
          "A pink ribbon had been tied around the crown of the hat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificial piece used to cover a damaged tooth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a British coin that is no longer used",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a turkey or other large bird eaten as food that includes the breast (= chest parts) but not the legs:",
        "examples": [
          "turkey crown Supermarkets have seen a strong increase in demand for turkey crowns this Christmas.",
          "I've bought a goose crown this year as an alternative to turkey.",
          "A crown is perfect if you have fewer people to feed or guests who all like white meat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a crown on someone's head in an official ceremony that makes that person king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "be crowned queen Queen Elizabeth II was crowned queen in 1953.",
          "be crowned king He was crowned king in Westminster Abbey.",
          "I saw the spot where the Emperors were crowned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone or something a particular title, usually because they have won it, or deserved it because of their achievements:",
        "examples": [
          "The race to crown a new champion in US College Basketball continues.",
          "Sports Illustrated crowned him the greatest team player on the greatest team ever.",
          "be crowned something They are more determined than ever to be crowned European champions this season.",
          "She was the favourite to be crowned winner of the TV talent show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an event or achievement crowns something, it is the best or most successful part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "He hopes to crown his career with his first Olympic gold medal this year.",
          "an acting career crowned by her final Oscar-winning performance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something crowns something else, it is on or around the top of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The church was crowned with golden domes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fit a crown (= tooth covering):",
        "examples": [
          "She's had her two front teeth crowned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone on the head:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt like crowning him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the royal governing power of a country that has a king or queen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a circular decoration for the head, usually made of gold and jewels, worn by a king or queen at official ceremonies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a sports competition, a crown is a prize or position which you get for beating all the other competitors:",
        "examples": [
          "They won six NBA crowns in seven years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top part of something, esp. a person’s head:",
        "examples": [
          "Her hair stuck straight up from her crown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The crown of a hat is the part that covers the top of your head.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificial piece used to cover the top and sides of a tooth, esp. if it is damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "a gold crown"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the best or most successful part of an activity or life:",
        "examples": [
          "He hoped that health-care was the achievement that would crown his administration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone officially a king or queen of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953 (= made queen)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to place an artificial, tooth-shaped piece over a tooth, esp. if the natural tooth is damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "She had her two front teeth crowned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be on or around the top of something:",
        "examples": [
          "mountains crowned with snowy caps"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the government of a country that has a king or queen as its official head:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies that are owned by the Crown are also subject to this law."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crowned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a crown on someone's head in an official ceremony that makes that person king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "be crowned queen Queen Elizabeth II was crowned queen in 1953.",
          "be crowned king He was crowned king in Westminster Abbey.",
          "I saw the spot where the Emperors were crowned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone or something a particular title, usually because they have won it, or deserved it because of their achievements:",
        "examples": [
          "The race to crown a new champion in US College Basketball continues.",
          "Sports Illustrated crowned him the greatest team player on the greatest team ever.",
          "be crowned something They are more determined than ever to be crowned European champions this season.",
          "She was the favourite to be crowned winner of the TV talent show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an event or achievement crowns something, it is the best or most successful part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "He hopes to crown his career with his first Olympic gold medal this year.",
          "an acting career crowned by her final Oscar-winning performance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something crowns something else, it is on or around the top of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The church was crowned with golden domes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fit a crown (= tooth covering):",
        "examples": [
          "She's had her two front teeth crowned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone on the head:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt like crowning him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crowning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A crowning event or achievement is a particularly good or important one:",
        "examples": [
          "crowning achievement the crowning achievement of her long career",
          "The concert was a crowning moment for the performer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the best or most successful part of an activity or life:",
        "examples": [
          "Building the team into a winner was the crowning achievement of Rory’s coaching career."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crowns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a circular decoration for the head, usually made of gold and jewels (= precious stones), and worn by a king or queen at official ceremonies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of winning a sports competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He plans to defend his Olympic crown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top part of a head, hat, or hill:",
        "examples": [
          "A pink ribbon had been tied around the crown of the hat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificial piece used to cover a damaged tooth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a British coin that is no longer used",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a turkey or other large bird eaten as food that includes the breast (= chest parts) but not the legs:",
        "examples": [
          "turkey crown Supermarkets have seen a strong increase in demand for turkey crowns this Christmas.",
          "I've bought a goose crown this year as an alternative to turkey.",
          "A crown is perfect if you have fewer people to feed or guests who all like white meat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a crown on someone's head in an official ceremony that makes that person king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "be crowned queen Queen Elizabeth II was crowned queen in 1953.",
          "be crowned king He was crowned king in Westminster Abbey.",
          "I saw the spot where the Emperors were crowned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone or something a particular title, usually because they have won it, or deserved it because of their achievements:",
        "examples": [
          "The race to crown a new champion in US College Basketball continues.",
          "Sports Illustrated crowned him the greatest team player on the greatest team ever.",
          "be crowned something They are more determined than ever to be crowned European champions this season.",
          "She was the favourite to be crowned winner of the TV talent show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an event or achievement crowns something, it is the best or most successful part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "He hopes to crown his career with his first Olympic gold medal this year.",
          "an acting career crowned by her final Oscar-winning performance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something crowns something else, it is on or around the top of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The church was crowned with golden domes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fit a crown (= tooth covering):",
        "examples": [
          "She's had her two front teeth crowned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone on the head:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt like crowning him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the royal governing power of a country that has a king or queen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a circular decoration for the head, usually made of gold and jewels, worn by a king or queen at official ceremonies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a sports competition, a crown is a prize or position which you get for beating all the other competitors:",
        "examples": [
          "They won six NBA crowns in seven years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top part of something, esp. a person’s head:",
        "examples": [
          "Her hair stuck straight up from her crown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The crown of a hat is the part that covers the top of your head.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificial piece used to cover the top and sides of a tooth, esp. if it is damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "a gold crown"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the best or most successful part of an activity or life:",
        "examples": [
          "He hoped that health-care was the achievement that would crown his administration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone officially a king or queen of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953 (= made queen)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to place an artificial, tooth-shaped piece over a tooth, esp. if the natural tooth is damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "She had her two front teeth crowned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be on or around the top of something:",
        "examples": [
          "mountains crowned with snowy caps"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the government of a country that has a king or queen as its official head:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies that are owned by the Crown are also subject to this law."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, black bird with a loud, unpleasant cry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a cock (= an adult male chicken) crows, it makes a very long and loud sharp cry:",
        "examples": [
          "We were woken at dawn by a cock crowing repeatedly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a baby crows, it makes sudden cries of happiness.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk in a proud and annoying way, often because you have succeeded and other people have failed:",
        "examples": [
          "crow about He's always crowing about his latest triumph.",
          "We were careful not to crow too much.",
          "It can be tempting to crow over other people's failures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, black bird with a loud cry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a male chicken) to make a loud cry:",
        "examples": [
          "A rooster crowed repeatedly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who crows expresses a lot of happiness or pride:",
        "examples": [
          "“I told you so,” my little brother crowed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crucial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely important or necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "a crucial decision/question",
          "crucial to Her work has been crucial to the project's success.",
          "it is crucial that It is crucial that the problem is tackled immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a decision or event) extremely important because many other things depend on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The behavior of the oceans is a crucial aspect of global warming."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crucible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container in which metals or other substances can be heated to very high temperatures",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a severe test",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or situation in which different cultures or styles can mix together to produce something new and exciting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container for melting metals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crucified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone by tying or fastening them with nails to a cross and leaving them there to die",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to severely punish or damage someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's going to crucify me when he finds out what I've done!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crucifix": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a model or picture representing Jesus Christ on a cross:",
        "examples": [
          "She always wears a small gold crucifix round her neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a model or picture representing Jesus on a cross",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crucifixes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a model or picture representing Jesus Christ on a cross:",
        "examples": [
          "She always wears a small gold crucifix round her neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a model or picture representing Jesus on a cross",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crucifixion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of crucifying someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painting or other piece of art representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the death of Jesus Christ on a cross",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of killing someone by fixing that person to a cross and leaving him or her to die, or the death of Jesus on a cross",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crucify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone by tying or fastening them with nails to a cross and leaving them there to die",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to severely punish or damage someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's going to crucify me when he finds out what I've done!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone by tying or nailing the person to a cross",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "To crucify is also to criticize someone or something severely:",
        "examples": [
          "The media have a tendency to crucify organizations that try to do things differently."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crud": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something dirty and unpleasant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any offensive substance:",
        "examples": [
          "You couldn’t see a thing with all the crud in the air."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cruddy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dirty, unpleasant, or of low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "They spent their honeymoon in a cruddy beachside hotel.",
          "I had a headache and felt cruddy for the rest of the day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of bad quality; worthless or offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "a cruddy book that's not worth reading"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "simple and not skilfully done or made:",
        "examples": [
          "a crude device/weapon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude and offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "a crude remark/comment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "oil from rocks underground in a natural state that has not yet been treated",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "simple and not skillfully done or made:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a crude table out of an old crate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude and offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "a crude joke/remark",
          "crude, barbaric men"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a natural or unfinished state, especially before being treated in an industrial process:",
        "examples": [
          "crude sugar cane",
          "crude steel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very simple, without much detail, and perhaps not very accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "Our initial crude calculations show that we made a profit this month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cruel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or action) extremely unkind and unpleasant and causing pain to people or animals intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't tease him about his weight - it's cruel.",
          "Children can be very cruel to each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an event) causing suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "cruel blow His death was a cruel blow.",
          "In a cruel irony, efforts to protect people from one terrible disease have led to many more dying from another.",
          "Life can be very cruel at times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely unkind and intentionally causing pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Her classmates made some cruel remarks.",
          "Is the death penalty cruel and unusual punishment?",
          "I think it’s cruel to put a dog in a cage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cruelest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "superlative of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cruelly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in an extremely unkind and unpleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "She was cruelly taunted by other kids.",
          "He was cruelly treated by his brothers, who sold him into slavery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that causes great suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "The disaster has cruelly exposed the gap between his rhetoric and the reality.",
          "The effects of global warming promise to be cruelly ironic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cruelty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "cruel behaviour or a cruel action:",
        "examples": [
          "cruelty to The farmer was accused of cruelty to animals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cruise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a journey on a large ship for pleasure, during which you visit several places:",
        "examples": [
          "on a cruise He and his wife went on a cruise to the Bahamas.",
          "We took a 12-night river cruise from Vienna to Amsterdam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a ship or person) to sail around for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "They spent the summer cruising around the Mediterranean.",
          "The ship has never before cruised in Alaskan waters.",
          "He pictured himself buying a yacht and cruising the Caribbean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a vehicle or driver) to travel at a continuous speed that is not too fast or does not use too much fuel:",
        "examples": [
          "The airplane could cruise at 350 mph and carry 10 passengers.",
          "Most people use their cars mostly for town driving, not for cruising on open roads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or travel slowly around an area, usually looking for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She said the police should spend more time patrolling on foot rather than cruising in vehicles.",
          "Groups of teenagers cruised down the boulevard with their friends.",
          "I was cruising around the car park looking for a space.",
          "Shoppers look for bargains while cruising the supermarket aisles.",
          "She cruised the room trying to find someone interesting to talk to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a relaxed way, without effort:",
        "examples": [
          "We saw a school of dolphins cruising along the shore.",
          "The ad shows an elderly woman with a walking stick cruising past a driver stuck in traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something easily or without effort:",
        "examples": [
          "cruise to Arsenal cruised to a 4-0 win over Chelsea last Saturday.",
          "The candidate cruised to victory in her constituency.",
          "When he works hard, he's brilliant, but when he’s just cruising, the rest of the team cruises too."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go around public places looking for someone to have sex with:",
        "examples": [
          "He spends the weekends cruising bars.",
          "Bobby was cruising for one-night stands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel at a continuous speed:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane is cruising at 240 knots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you cruise in a car, you drive for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "We went cruising around downtown on Friday night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Cruise can also mean to travel on large ships for pleasure.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trip on a large ship for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "a Caribbean cruise"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cruiser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large fast ship used in war",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boat with an engine and a cabin in which people sail for pleasure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a police car:",
        "examples": [
          "Two cops were sitting outside in a cruiser."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of boat with an engine, usually used for pleasure",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cruisers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large fast ship used in war",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boat with an engine and a cabin in which people sail for pleasure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a police car:",
        "examples": [
          "Two cops were sitting outside in a cruiser."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of boat with an engine, usually used for pleasure",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cruises": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a journey on a large ship for pleasure, during which you visit several places:",
        "examples": [
          "on a cruise He and his wife went on a cruise to the Bahamas.",
          "We took a 12-night river cruise from Vienna to Amsterdam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a ship or person) to sail around for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "They spent the summer cruising around the Mediterranean.",
          "The ship has never before cruised in Alaskan waters.",
          "He pictured himself buying a yacht and cruising the Caribbean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a vehicle or driver) to travel at a continuous speed that is not too fast or does not use too much fuel:",
        "examples": [
          "The airplane could cruise at 350 mph and carry 10 passengers.",
          "Most people use their cars mostly for town driving, not for cruising on open roads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or travel slowly around an area, usually looking for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She said the police should spend more time patrolling on foot rather than cruising in vehicles.",
          "Groups of teenagers cruised down the boulevard with their friends.",
          "I was cruising around the car park looking for a space.",
          "Shoppers look for bargains while cruising the supermarket aisles.",
          "She cruised the room trying to find someone interesting to talk to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a relaxed way, without effort:",
        "examples": [
          "We saw a school of dolphins cruising along the shore.",
          "The ad shows an elderly woman with a walking stick cruising past a driver stuck in traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something easily or without effort:",
        "examples": [
          "cruise to Arsenal cruised to a 4-0 win over Chelsea last Saturday.",
          "The candidate cruised to victory in her constituency.",
          "When he works hard, he's brilliant, but when he’s just cruising, the rest of the team cruises too."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go around public places looking for someone to have sex with:",
        "examples": [
          "He spends the weekends cruising bars.",
          "Bobby was cruising for one-night stands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel at a continuous speed:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane is cruising at 240 knots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you cruise in a car, you drive for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "We went cruising around downtown on Friday night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Cruise can also mean to travel on large ships for pleasure.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trip on a large ship for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "a Caribbean cruise"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cruising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of going on a journey on a large ship for pleasure, during which you visit several places:",
        "examples": [
          "Mediterranean/luxury cruising",
          "a popular cruising area/ground"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "travel in a vehicle at a continuous speed that is not too fast or does not use too much fuel:",
        "examples": [
          "I did a combination of motorway cruising and driving on A-roads, and the car achieved an average of 38 mpg.",
          "With this vehicle, swift and silent high-speed cruising is guaranteed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slow travel or movement around an area, usually in a car, often repeatedly passing the same place with no particular purpose or looking for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Cruising has been a popular American pastime since cars and small towns were invented."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of going around public places looking for someone to have sex with:",
        "examples": [
          "He admitted to cruising for sex.",
          "a cruising area"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crumb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small piece of bread, cake, or biscuit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a crumb of hope/comfort"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small piece that has fallen from bread , cookies, or cake:",
        "examples": [
          "The floor was covered with crumbs after breakfast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crumble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to break, or cause something to break, into small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "She nervously crumbled the bread between her fingers.",
          "The cliffs on which the houses are built are starting to crumble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become weaker in strength or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "Support for the government is crumbling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet dish made from fruit covered in a mixture of flour, butter, and sugar rubbed together into small pieces, baked, and eaten hot:",
        "examples": [
          "apple crumble"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break into small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] That old wall is starting to crumble."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crumbled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break, or cause something to break, into small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "She nervously crumbled the bread between her fingers.",
          "The cliffs on which the houses are built are starting to crumble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become weaker in strength or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "Support for the government is crumbling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crumbles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to break, or cause something to break, into small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "She nervously crumbled the bread between her fingers.",
          "The cliffs on which the houses are built are starting to crumble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become weaker in strength or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "Support for the government is crumbling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet dish made from fruit covered in a mixture of flour, butter, and sugar rubbed together into small pieces, baked, and eaten hot:",
        "examples": [
          "apple crumble"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break into small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] That old wall is starting to crumble."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crumbling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break, or cause something to break, into small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "She nervously crumbled the bread between her fingers.",
          "The cliffs on which the houses are built are starting to crumble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become weaker in strength or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "Support for the government is crumbling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crumbly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "breaking easily into small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "bread with a crumbly texture"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crumbs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an expression of surprise or worry",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crummy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of very bad quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a crummy old carpet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of very bad quality:",
        "examples": [
          "crummy weather",
          "a crummy job",
          "a crummy movie"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crumpet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, round type of bread with holes in one side that is often eaten hot with butter:",
        "examples": [
          "We had tea and buttered crumpets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for one or more people, usually women, who are considered to be sexually attractive",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crumpets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, round type of bread with holes in one side that is often eaten hot with butter:",
        "examples": [
          "We had tea and buttered crumpets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for one or more people, usually women, who are considered to be sexually attractive",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crumpled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "full of folds:",
        "examples": [
          "crumpled clothes",
          "the crumpled charm of linen"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crunch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to crush hard food loudly between the teeth, or to make a sound as if something is being crushed or broken:",
        "examples": [
          "crunch on She was crunching noisily on an apple.",
          "The gravel crunched underfoot as we walked up to the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of hard food being crushed between the teeth, or like something being crushed or broken:",
        "examples": [
          "The woods were silent apart from the crunch of our feet in the snow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation that forces you to make a decision or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "the crunch comes When the crunch comes we will find out which side he is on.",
          "The crunch came when she was forced to choose between her marriage and her career.",
          "Here was the crunch: if she didn't tell the police what she knew, someone could get hurt.",
          "This is the crunch time for him — he has to act before it's too late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when or if a situation becomes extremely serious and a decision must be made:",
        "examples": [
          "When it comes to the crunch, you won't have time to think about what to do next."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exercise in which you lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor, and then raise your head and shoulders:",
        "examples": [
          "Doing crunches every day strengthens your abdominal muscles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush hard food loudly between the teeth, or to make a sound as if something is being crushed or broken:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She was crunching noisily on an apple.",
          "[ I ] The gravel crunched underfoot as we walked up the path."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate numbers or process information:",
        "examples": [
          "The project seems worthwhile, but you have to crunch the numbers to see if it’s affordable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation which forces you to make a decision or act:",
        "examples": [
          "'The state faces a financial crunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noise that sounds as if something is being crushed or broken:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard a loud crunch as the car hit the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which there is not enough of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Humanity is heading for an energy crunch within a very few years.",
          "a crunch happens/occurs The crunch occurred because irresponsible lending led to a huge debt bubble.",
          "If we want to avoid a recurrence of this present crunch, we need to understand why it happened.",
          "Numerous agencies are starting to feel the crunch from operating for four months at or below last year's levels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when a situation becomes extremely serious and a decision must be made:",
        "examples": [
          "If it comes to the crunch, we'll have no alternative but to sell up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with data by performing a large number of calculations:",
        "examples": [
          "We hired a major accounting firm to crunch the numbers.",
          "We believe we have made a profit, but we haven't crunched the numbers yet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crunched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush hard food loudly between the teeth, or to make a sound as if something is being crushed or broken:",
        "examples": [
          "crunch on She was crunching noisily on an apple.",
          "The gravel crunched underfoot as we walked up to the house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crunches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to crush hard food loudly between the teeth, or to make a sound as if something is being crushed or broken:",
        "examples": [
          "crunch on She was crunching noisily on an apple.",
          "The gravel crunched underfoot as we walked up to the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of hard food being crushed between the teeth, or like something being crushed or broken:",
        "examples": [
          "The woods were silent apart from the crunch of our feet in the snow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation that forces you to make a decision or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "the crunch comes When the crunch comes we will find out which side he is on.",
          "The crunch came when she was forced to choose between her marriage and her career.",
          "Here was the crunch: if she didn't tell the police what she knew, someone could get hurt.",
          "This is the crunch time for him — he has to act before it's too late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when or if a situation becomes extremely serious and a decision must be made:",
        "examples": [
          "When it comes to the crunch, you won't have time to think about what to do next."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exercise in which you lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor, and then raise your head and shoulders:",
        "examples": [
          "Doing crunches every day strengthens your abdominal muscles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush hard food loudly between the teeth, or to make a sound as if something is being crushed or broken:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She was crunching noisily on an apple.",
          "[ I ] The gravel crunched underfoot as we walked up the path."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate numbers or process information:",
        "examples": [
          "The project seems worthwhile, but you have to crunch the numbers to see if it’s affordable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation which forces you to make a decision or act:",
        "examples": [
          "'The state faces a financial crunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noise that sounds as if something is being crushed or broken:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard a loud crunch as the car hit the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which there is not enough of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Humanity is heading for an energy crunch within a very few years.",
          "a crunch happens/occurs The crunch occurred because irresponsible lending led to a huge debt bubble.",
          "If we want to avoid a recurrence of this present crunch, we need to understand why it happened.",
          "Numerous agencies are starting to feel the crunch from operating for four months at or below last year's levels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when a situation becomes extremely serious and a decision must be made:",
        "examples": [
          "If it comes to the crunch, we'll have no alternative but to sell up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with data by performing a large number of calculations:",
        "examples": [
          "We hired a major accounting firm to crunch the numbers.",
          "We believe we have made a profit, but we haven't crunched the numbers yet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crunching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush hard food loudly between the teeth, or to make a sound as if something is being crushed or broken:",
        "examples": [
          "crunch on She was crunching noisily on an apple.",
          "The gravel crunched underfoot as we walked up to the house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crusade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long and determined attempt to achieve, change, or stop something because of your strong beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "crusade for They have long been involved in a crusade for racial equality.",
          "crusade against The town's crusade against drugs resulted in a sharp decrease in overdose deaths.",
          "moral crusade The fight against poverty is a moral crusade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the religious wars (= crusades) fought by Christians, mostly against Muslims in Palestine, in the 11th, 12th, 13th, and 17th centuries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an effort to achieve something that you believe in strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "crusade against She crusaded against sex and violence on television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long and determined attempt to achieve something you strongly believe in:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s involved in the crusade for racial equality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The Crusades were a series of wars in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries fought between Christians from Europe and Muslims in the region around the eastern Mediterranean Sea.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crusader": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes a determined effort to achieve, change, or stop something because of their strong beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "crusader for They see themselves as crusaders for justice.",
          "crusader against He caught the public imagination as a crusader against corruption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Christian who fought in one of the religious wars of the 11th, 12th, 13th, and 17th centuries, mostly against Muslims in Palestine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crusades": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long and determined attempt to achieve, change, or stop something because of your strong beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "crusade for They have long been involved in a crusade for racial equality.",
          "crusade against The town's crusade against drugs resulted in a sharp decrease in overdose deaths.",
          "moral crusade The fight against poverty is a moral crusade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the religious wars (= crusades) fought by Christians, mostly against Muslims in Palestine, in the 11th, 12th, 13th, and 17th centuries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an effort to achieve something that you believe in strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "crusade against She crusaded against sex and violence on television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long and determined attempt to achieve something you strongly believe in:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s involved in the crusade for racial equality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The Crusades were a series of wars in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries fought between Christians from Europe and Muslims in the region around the eastern Mediterranean Sea.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crusading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an effort to achieve something that you believe in strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "crusade against She crusaded against sex and violence on television."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crush": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to press something very hard so that it is broken or its shape is destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The package had been badly crushed in the post.",
          "Add three cloves of crushed garlic.",
          "His arm was badly crushed in the car accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press paper or cloth so that it becomes full of folds and is no longer flat:",
        "examples": [
          "My dress got all crushed in my suitcase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people are crushed against other people or things, they are pressed against them:",
        "examples": [
          "be crushed to death Tragedy struck when several people were crushed to death in the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to upset or shock someone badly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was crushed by the news of the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The president called upon the army to help crush the rebellion.",
          "France crushed Wales by 36 to 3 in last Saturday's match in Paris."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do extremely well in a particular situation, competition, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The company isn't just crushing the commercial realm, it is also innovating corporate culture.",
          "Norway is crushing the Winter Olympics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do extremely well:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep going! You're crushing it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong but temporary feeling of liking someone romantically:",
        "examples": [
          "have a crush on She has a crush on her best friend's older brother.",
          "I think most of us know what it's like to have a crush.",
          "It was just one of those passing crushes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who you like a lot romantically, usually someone that you do not have a relationship with, or not a serious relationship :",
        "examples": [
          "He wanted to tell his crush how he felt about her.",
          "How do I talk to my crush?",
          "Here are 10 signs your crush likes you.",
          "My crush knows I like him but we're both shy.",
          "It hurts so bad when you can't be with your crush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a crowd of people forced to stand close together:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to struggle through the crush to get to the door.",
          "UK You can come in our car, but it'll be a bit of a crush (= there will be a lot of people in it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press something very hard so that it is broken or its shape is destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The package got crushed in the mail.",
          "Her car was crushed by a falling tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to upset or shock someone badly:",
        "examples": [
          "I was crushed because I didn't complete the race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone completely:",
        "examples": [
          "They'll stop at nothing to crush the opposition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong but temporary attraction for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a crush on Matthew in sixth grade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a crowd of people:",
        "examples": [
          "I can’t stand the crush of holiday shoppers at the mall."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crushed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press something very hard so that it is broken or its shape is destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The package had been badly crushed in the post.",
          "Add three cloves of crushed garlic.",
          "His arm was badly crushed in the car accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press paper or cloth so that it becomes full of folds and is no longer flat:",
        "examples": [
          "My dress got all crushed in my suitcase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people are crushed against other people or things, they are pressed against them:",
        "examples": [
          "be crushed to death Tragedy struck when several people were crushed to death in the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to upset or shock someone badly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was crushed by the news of the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The president called upon the army to help crush the rebellion.",
          "France crushed Wales by 36 to 3 in last Saturday's match in Paris."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do extremely well in a particular situation, competition, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The company isn't just crushing the commercial realm, it is also innovating corporate culture.",
          "Norway is crushing the Winter Olympics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do extremely well:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep going! You're crushing it!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crushes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to press something very hard so that it is broken or its shape is destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The package had been badly crushed in the post.",
          "Add three cloves of crushed garlic.",
          "His arm was badly crushed in the car accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press paper or cloth so that it becomes full of folds and is no longer flat:",
        "examples": [
          "My dress got all crushed in my suitcase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people are crushed against other people or things, they are pressed against them:",
        "examples": [
          "be crushed to death Tragedy struck when several people were crushed to death in the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to upset or shock someone badly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was crushed by the news of the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The president called upon the army to help crush the rebellion.",
          "France crushed Wales by 36 to 3 in last Saturday's match in Paris."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do extremely well in a particular situation, competition, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The company isn't just crushing the commercial realm, it is also innovating corporate culture.",
          "Norway is crushing the Winter Olympics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do extremely well:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep going! You're crushing it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong but temporary feeling of liking someone romantically:",
        "examples": [
          "have a crush on She has a crush on her best friend's older brother.",
          "I think most of us know what it's like to have a crush.",
          "It was just one of those passing crushes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who you like a lot romantically, usually someone that you do not have a relationship with, or not a serious relationship :",
        "examples": [
          "He wanted to tell his crush how he felt about her.",
          "How do I talk to my crush?",
          "Here are 10 signs your crush likes you.",
          "My crush knows I like him but we're both shy.",
          "It hurts so bad when you can't be with your crush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a crowd of people forced to stand close together:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to struggle through the crush to get to the door.",
          "UK You can come in our car, but it'll be a bit of a crush (= there will be a lot of people in it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press something very hard so that it is broken or its shape is destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The package got crushed in the mail.",
          "Her car was crushed by a falling tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to upset or shock someone badly:",
        "examples": [
          "I was crushed because I didn't complete the race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone completely:",
        "examples": [
          "They'll stop at nothing to crush the opposition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong but temporary attraction for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a crush on Matthew in sixth grade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a crowd of people:",
        "examples": [
          "I can’t stand the crush of holiday shoppers at the mall."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crushing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "severe:",
        "examples": [
          "crushing blow The news came as a crushing blow.",
          "crushing defeat Their army had suffered a crushing defeat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crust": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard outer covering of something:",
        "examples": [
          "pie crust (= the cooked pastry on top)",
          "the earth's crust"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outside layer of a loaf of bread:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you cut the crusts off the sandwiches, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard outer covering, esp. on a loaf of bread or a pastry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer layer of the earth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crusts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard outer covering of something:",
        "examples": [
          "pie crust (= the cooked pastry on top)",
          "the earth's crust"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outside layer of a loaf of bread:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you cut the crusts off the sandwiches, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard outer covering, esp. on a loaf of bread or a pastry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer layer of the earth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crusty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a hard outer layer:",
        "examples": [
          "fresh, crusty bread"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of older people) complaining and easily annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "a crusty old man"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young person who does not live in a way that society considers normal, typically with untidy or dirty clothes and hair, and no regular job or permanent home:",
        "examples": [
          "Lots of crusties came into town for the festival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unhappy and easily annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a crusty, old bachelor who lives alone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a hard outer covering :",
        "examples": [
          "fresh, crusty bread"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crutch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stick with a handle and a part that fits around your lower arm, or a stick with piece that fits under the arm, that you lean on for support if you have difficulty in walking because of a foot or leg injury:",
        "examples": [
          "on crutches Martin broke his leg and has been on crutches for the past six weeks.",
          "Anna uses crutches and sometimes a wheelchair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that provides help and support and that you depend on, often too much:",
        "examples": [
          "Humour can be a crutch for shy people.",
          "I would never use my illness as a crutch or an excuse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stick with a piece that fits under or around the arm which someone who is having difficulty walking leans on for support:",
        "examples": [
          "Marty was on crutches for six weeks when he broke his leg."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crutches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stick with a handle and a part that fits around your lower arm, or a stick with piece that fits under the arm, that you lean on for support if you have difficulty in walking because of a foot or leg injury:",
        "examples": [
          "on crutches Martin broke his leg and has been on crutches for the past six weeks.",
          "Anna uses crutches and sometimes a wheelchair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that provides help and support and that you depend on, often too much:",
        "examples": [
          "Humour can be a crutch for shy people.",
          "I would never use my illness as a crutch or an excuse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stick with a piece that fits under or around the arm which someone who is having difficulty walking leans on for support:",
        "examples": [
          "Marty was on crutches for six weeks when he broke his leg."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to produce tears as the result of a strong emotion, such as unhappiness or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear someone crying in the next room.",
          "\"There, there, don't cry,\" she said.",
          "We all laughed until we cried.",
          "She cried bitter tears when she got the letter.",
          "cry with I wanted to cry with relief.",
          "cry for joy He cried for joy when he heard that his son had been found alive and well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cry for a long time until you start to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "Although I survived, there were many nights when I cried myself to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call out loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"Watch out!\" she cried."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud, high sound that expresses an emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "a cry of despair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shout made to attract people's attention:",
        "examples": [
          "They were wakened by cries of \"Fire!\" from the next room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the noise that a bird or animal makes:",
        "examples": [
          "an eagle's cry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of crying:",
        "examples": [
          "good cry \"It's all right, have a good cry,\" he said, stroking her hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce tears as the result of a strong emotion, such as unhappiness or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I heard someone crying in the next room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call out or speak loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] \"Help me!\" he cried.",
          "[ I ] She cried out in pain as she fell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of strong emotion, such as unhappiness or pain, that results in producing tears:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Go on, have a good cry,\" he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud call or shout:",
        "examples": [
          "They were wakened by cries of \"Fire!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cry is also the noise that a bird or animal makes:",
        "examples": [
          "the cries of an eagle"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crybaby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "infmldisapproving someone who cries or complains a lot without good reason",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of crying, or the sound of someone crying:",
        "examples": [
          "She could hear crying coming from the next room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very serious and needing urgent attention:",
        "examples": [
          "crying need There's a crying need for a better education system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very serious and needing urgent attention:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a crying need for better schools."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cryogenic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "related to the scientific study of very low temperatures and how to produce them:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is a pioneer in state-of-the-art food safety and cryogenic freezing and chilling technologies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to the freezing of dead human bodies at very low temperatures, hoping that it may be possible to bring them back to life in future:",
        "examples": [
          "cryogenic storage William's son decided to put his body into cryogenic storage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "crypt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room under the floor of a church where bodies are buried",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or rooms under the floor of a church where people are sometimes buried",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cryptic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mysterious and difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a cryptic text message from Sam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mysterious and difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "a cryptic message/remark"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cryptography": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the practice of creating and understanding codes that keep information secret",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of special codes to keep information safe in computer networks",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crystal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "transparent glass of very high quality, usually with its surface cut into delicate patterns:",
        "examples": [
          "a crystal vase"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a transparent glass or plastic cover for a watch or clock",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of a substance that has become solid, with a regular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "When sea water is allowed to evaporate, salt crystals are deposited.",
          "Cirrus clouds are composed of ice crystals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any solid consisting of atoms or molecules that are arranged in a regular structure:",
        "examples": [
          "Silicon crystals grown in a laboratory convert light into electrical energy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clear, transparent rock that is used in jewellery, or a piece of this:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of crystal earrings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "transparent rock that looks like ice, or a piece of it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "transparent glass of high quality, usually with its surface cut into patterns that reflect light",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A crystal is a transparent glass or plastic cover for a watch or clock.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the solid state of many simple substances, which have a regular shape and surfaces arranged in similar patterns",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crystalline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "clear and bright like crystal:",
        "examples": [
          "Her singing voice has a pure, crystalline quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A crystalline substance has become solid, with regular shapes:",
        "examples": [
          "crystalline deposits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the regular structure of a crystal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "crystals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "transparent glass of very high quality, usually with its surface cut into delicate patterns:",
        "examples": [
          "a crystal vase"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a transparent glass or plastic cover for a watch or clock",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of a substance that has become solid, with a regular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "When sea water is allowed to evaporate, salt crystals are deposited.",
          "Cirrus clouds are composed of ice crystals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any solid consisting of atoms or molecules that are arranged in a regular structure:",
        "examples": [
          "Silicon crystals grown in a laboratory convert light into electrical energy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clear, transparent rock that is used in jewellery, or a piece of this:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of crystal earrings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "transparent rock that looks like ice, or a piece of it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "transparent glass of high quality, usually with its surface cut into patterns that reflect light",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A crystal is a transparent glass or plastic cover for a watch or clock.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the solid state of many simple substances, which have a regular shape and surfaces arranged in similar patterns",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ct": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for computerized tomography: the use of X-rays to make three-dimensional images (= ones that have or appear to have height, depth, and width) of flat sections of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Brain imaging using CT and MRI revealed damage to the right cerebral hemisphere.",
          "Physicians often use CT as a first step in working out a diagnosis.",
          "Paleontologists used a computerized tomography (CT) scanner to map the specimen.",
          "She had her heart and lungs scanned in a doughnut-shaped CT machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Connecticut: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cu": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for see you: used when saying goodbye at the end of an email or text message to a friend",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cub": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young lion, bear, wolf, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A mother bear is fiercely protective of her cubs.",
          "a lion/tiger/panda/fox/wolf cub"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the section of the Scouts, an international organization for young people, that is for children aged between eight and eleven years old:",
        "examples": [
          "At the age of about ten and a half you will move on from Cubs to Scouts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting of Cubs:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad will pick you up from Cubs today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child aged between eight and eleven years old who is a member of the Cubs organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Cubs are expected to help others in their community, as well as having fun and learning new skills.",
          "His eight-year-old son Jack is a Cub Scout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the young of particular wild animals, such as bears and lions",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cuba": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an island country in the Caribbean",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cuban": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Cuba or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Cuba",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cubans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Cuba or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Cuba",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cubby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small room or space for storing things:",
        "examples": [
          "His bedroom was about the size of my cubby at work.",
          "Her dining-room wall has multiple hooks for backpacks and coats, and each child has a cubby for shoes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cube": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a solid object with six square sides of equal size:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut the cheese into small cubes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number made by multiplying a number twice by itself",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut food into cubes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you cube a number, you multiply it twice by itself:",
        "examples": [
          "2 cubed (= 2 x 2 x 2) equals 8, and is written 23."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solid object with six square sides of equal size",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number made by multiplying a number twice by itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The cube of 2 (= 2 x 2 x 2) is 8."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cubes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a solid object with six square sides of equal size:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut the cheese into small cubes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number made by multiplying a number twice by itself",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut food into cubes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you cube a number, you multiply it twice by itself:",
        "examples": [
          "2 cubed (= 2 x 2 x 2) equals 8, and is written 23."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solid object with six square sides of equal size",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number made by multiplying a number twice by itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The cube of 2 (= 2 x 2 x 2) is 8."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cubic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in units of volume to show when the length of something has been multiplied by its width and height",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in units of volume to show when the length of something has been multiplied by its width and height:",
        "examples": [
          "A cubic centimeter is a centimeter high, a centimeter long, and a centimeter wide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in units of volume to show when the length of something has been multiplied by its width and height:",
        "examples": [
          "7 million cubic litres of water can be stored in the reservoir."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cubicle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small space with walls or curtains around it, that is separate from the rest of a room and where you can be private when taking clothes off, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a shower cubicle",
          "I was getting undressed in one of the cubicles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small room, often only large enough for one person, within a larger room or area:",
        "examples": [
          "a work cubicle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small office space that is made by putting up low walls in a larger room:",
        "examples": [
          "Rather than preside from an office, she sits in a cubicle among her employees.",
          "They work in cubicles in an open-plan office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cubicles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small space with walls or curtains around it, that is separate from the rest of a room and where you can be private when taking clothes off, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a shower cubicle",
          "I was getting undressed in one of the cubicles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small room, often only large enough for one person, within a larger room or area:",
        "examples": [
          "a work cubicle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small office space that is made by putting up low walls in a larger room:",
        "examples": [
          "Rather than preside from an office, she sits in a cubicle among her employees.",
          "They work in cubicles in an open-plan office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cubs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the section of the Scouts, an international organization for young people, that is for children aged between eight and eleven years old:",
        "examples": [
          "At the age of about ten and a half you will move on from Cubs to Scouts.",
          "Cub Scouts is open to all.",
          "Their nine-year old son was a member of the Cub Scouts.",
          "They have been friends since they were in the Cubs together years ago.",
          "I encouraged my children to join the Cubs, but they weren't interested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting of Cubs:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad will pick you up from Cubs today.",
          "What did you do at Cubs?",
          "He needed to be home in time to take his son to Cub Scouts.",
          "They go to Cubs Scouts on a Wednesday evening.",
          "I saw her at Cubs last week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cuckoo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a grey bird with a two-note call that sounds similar to its name. Cuckoos lay their eggs in other birds' nests.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "silly or crazy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cucumber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin, pale green vegetable with dark green skin, usually eaten uncooked in salads",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin vegetable that has a dark green outer skin and is pale green inside:",
        "examples": [
          "Cucumbers are usually sliced and eaten raw in salads."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cucumbers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin, pale green vegetable with dark green skin, usually eaten uncooked in salads",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin vegetable that has a dark green outer skin and is pale green inside:",
        "examples": [
          "Cucumbers are usually sliced and eaten raw in salads."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cuddle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put your arms around someone and hold them in a loving way, or (of two people) to hold each other close to show love or for comfort:",
        "examples": [
          "She cuddled the baby and eventually it stopped crying.",
          "They sat in the back row of the cinema kissing and cuddling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting your arms around someone or around each other and holding them or each other in a loving way:",
        "examples": [
          "Come here and give me a cuddle.",
          "\"You need a cuddle,\" Cora whispered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put your arms around someone and hold him or her in a loving way, or of two people, to hold each other close for affection or comfort:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She cuddled the baby in her arms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To cuddle up is to sit or lie close to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I like to cuddle up in front of the fireplace with a good book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of being held close by someone for affection or comfort:",
        "examples": [
          "I need a cuddle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cuddling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put your arms around someone and hold them in a loving way, or (of two people) to hold each other close to show love or for comfort:",
        "examples": [
          "She cuddled the baby and eventually it stopped crying.",
          "They sat in the back row of the cinema kissing and cuddling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cuddly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "liking to cuddle, or making you want to cuddle:",
        "examples": [
          "a very cuddly child"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the kind that you want to put your arms around:",
        "examples": [
          "a cuddly teddy bear"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word or action in a play or film that is used as a signal by a performer to begin saying or doing something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a signal for someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] They started washing up, so that was our cue to leave the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something happens on cue, it happens just after someone has said or thought it would happen:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just wondering where Sarah was, when, right on cue, she came in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take notice of someone's words or behaviour so that you know what you should do:",
        "examples": [
          "She watched his lips carefully and took her cue from him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin wooden pole with a small piece of leather at one end, used for hitting the ball in games such as billiards or snooker",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a signal to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "cue someone in With a nod of his head, the drummer cued the lead singer in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when saying that you expect a particular thing to happen next:",
        "examples": [
          "At this point in a film the villain usually enters the plot. Cue scary background music.",
          "This is the best game I've ever seen. (Cue everyone commenting to tell me they've seen better.)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a signal for someone to do or say something, esp. in a play or movie:",
        "examples": [
          "She waited for her cue – the ring of the telephone – to come on stage.",
          "Being passed over for promotion twice was his cue to start looking for another job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the game of pool, a long, round, wooden stick held at one end and used to hit a white ball and move it against another or other balls to roll them into holes around the edge of a table covered with cloth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word or action in a play or film that is used as a signal by a performer to begin saying or doing something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a signal for someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] They started washing up, so that was our cue to leave the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something happens on cue, it happens just after someone has said or thought it would happen:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just wondering where Sarah was, when, right on cue, she came in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take notice of someone's words or behaviour so that you know what you should do:",
        "examples": [
          "She watched his lips carefully and took her cue from him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin wooden pole with a small piece of leather at one end, used for hitting the ball in games such as billiards or snooker",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a signal to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "cue someone in With a nod of his head, the drummer cued the lead singer in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when saying that you expect a particular thing to happen next:",
        "examples": [
          "At this point in a film the villain usually enters the plot. Cue scary background music.",
          "This is the best game I've ever seen. (Cue everyone commenting to tell me they've seen better.)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a signal for someone to do or say something, esp. in a play or movie:",
        "examples": [
          "She waited for her cue – the ring of the telephone – to come on stage.",
          "Being passed over for promotion twice was his cue to start looking for another job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the game of pool, a long, round, wooden stick held at one end and used to hit a white ball and move it against another or other balls to roll them into holes around the edge of a table covered with cloth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cuff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the thicker material at the end of a sleeve closest to the hand:",
        "examples": [
          "He buttoned his cuffs.",
          "a black shirt with white cuffs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part at the end of a trouser leg that is turned up:",
        "examples": [
          "He wears a polo shirt and cuffs on his pants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of jewellery for wearing around the wrist, made from a wide circle of metal, plastic, or other material:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a simple black dress with a beautiful diamond cuff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "They put him in cuffs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of hitting someone with your hand in a light, joking way:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave him a playful cuff on the shoulder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone with your hand in a light, joking way:",
        "examples": [
          "His brother cuffed him playfully on his ear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone's hands in handcuffs:",
        "examples": [
          "He was led out of the courtroom with his hands cuffed behind his back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in a shirt) the thicker material at the end of a sleeve around the wrist, or (in a pair of pants) the turned-up part at the bottom of a leg",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone with your hand:",
        "examples": [
          "The boys cuffed Zackie on the shoulder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofhandcuff",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cuffed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone with your hand in a light, joking way:",
        "examples": [
          "His brother cuffed him playfully on his ear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone's hands in handcuffs:",
        "examples": [
          "He was led out of the courtroom with his hands cuffed behind his back."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cufflinks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small decorative object used to fasten shirt cuffs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cuffs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "They put him in cuffs.",
          "He produced a pair of cuffs and fastened them on the man's wrists.",
          "They wrestled her to the ground and put cuffs on her.",
          "Can you loosen my cuffs? They're too tight.",
          "They got the cuffs on me and started pulling at them so my wrists hurt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofhandcuffs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cuisine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a style of cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "French cuisine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style of cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "Southern/Japanese/Mexican cuisine"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cul": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short road that is blocked off at one end",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that leads nowhere:",
        "examples": [
          "an intellectual cul-de-sac"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a street that is closed at one end",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "culinary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with cooking or kitchens:",
        "examples": [
          "culinary delight the culinary delights (= good food) of Beijing",
          "culinary skill My culinary skills are limited to boiling water (= I am not very good at cooking)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with cooking, esp. as a developed skill or art:",
        "examples": [
          "a culinary school"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cull": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When people cull animals, they kill them, especially the weaker members of a particular group of them, in order to reduce or limit their number:",
        "examples": [
          "The plan to cull large numbers of baby seals has angered environmental groups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect parts or pieces of something to use for another purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "She went to strange lands to cull recipes for her book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you cull animals or plants, you kill or remove them:",
        "examples": [
          "to cull growing herds before they run out of food",
          "culling dead timber"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the number of people that work for a particular company by a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The programme of redundancies was intended to cull 1000 jobs.",
          "The company has culled 1,900 people from its workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large reduction in the number of people that work for a particular company:",
        "examples": [
          "The cull will affect almost 15% of the 7,000 staff.",
          "a management/staff cull"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "culmination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the point at which an event or series of events ends, having developed until it reaches this point:",
        "examples": [
          "the culmination of Winning first prize was the culmination of years of practice and hard work.",
          "culmination to The book was a fitting culmination to his career."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "culprit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Police hope the public will help them to find the culprits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fact or situation that is the reason for something bad happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Children in this country are getting much too fat, and sugar and sweets are the main culprits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has committed a crime or done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Two eyewitnesses identified her as the culprit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A culprit is also anything that causes harm or trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "The culprit was identified as a microorganism that contaminated mayonnaise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "culprits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Police hope the public will help them to find the culprits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fact or situation that is the reason for something bad happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Children in this country are getting much too fat, and sugar and sweets are the main culprits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has committed a crime or done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Two eyewitnesses identified her as the culprit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A culprit is also anything that causes harm or trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "The culprit was identified as a microorganism that contaminated mayonnaise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cult": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a religious group, often living together, whose beliefs are considered extreme or strange by many people:",
        "examples": [
          "religious cult Their son ran away from home and joined a religious cult."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular system of religious belief:",
        "examples": [
          "cult of the Hindu cult of Shiva"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that has become very popular with a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "the cult of celebrity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "liked very much by a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "cult following The singer had a cult following in the 1970s.",
          "cult figure She became a sort of comedy cult figure.",
          "cult movie mainly US \"Casablanca\" became a cult movie.",
          "cult film mainly UK She starred in the 1985 cult film \"Barbarian Queen\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of religious belief, esp. one not recognized as an established religion, or the people who worship according to such a system of belief:",
        "examples": [
          "People considered him a brilliant cult leader and con man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cult is also something that is very popular with some people, or a particular set of beliefs or behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "a cult movie",
          "the cult of celebrity"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cultivate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to prepare land and grow crops on it, or to grow a particular crop:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the land there is too poor to cultivate.",
          "The villagers cultivate mostly maize and beans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to develop and improve something:",
        "examples": [
          "cultivate an image She has cultivated an image as a tough negotiator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you cultivate a relationship, you make a special effort to establish and develop it, because you think it might be useful to you:",
        "examples": [
          "The new prime minister is cultivating relationships with East Asian countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare land and grow crops on it, or to grow a particular crop:",
        "examples": [
          "He cultivated soybeans on most of the land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a new condition by directed effort:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re trying to help these kids cultivate an interest in science."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To cultivate is also to try to become friendly with someone because that person may be able to help you:",
        "examples": [
          "to cultivate friendships"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare land and grow crops on it, or to grow a particular crop:",
        "examples": [
          "Corn, or maize, is indigenous to Mexico and has been cultivated there for some 6,000 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to develop and improve something:",
        "examples": [
          "She has cultivated an image as a shrewd investor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you cultivate a relationship, you make a special effort to develop it, because you think it might be useful to you:",
        "examples": [
          "He cultivated business contacts in ten major cities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cultivated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is cultivated has had a good education and knows a lot about and likes art, music, painting, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Cultivated land is used to grow crops:",
        "examples": [
          "cultivated fields/soil/land"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "well educated:",
        "examples": [
          "a cultivated accent"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cultivating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare land and grow crops on it, or to grow a particular crop:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the land there is too poor to cultivate.",
          "The villagers cultivate mostly maize and beans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to develop and improve something:",
        "examples": [
          "cultivate an image She has cultivated an image as a tough negotiator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you cultivate a relationship, you make a special effort to establish and develop it, because you think it might be useful to you:",
        "examples": [
          "The new prime minister is cultivating relationships with East Asian countries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cultivation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of preparing land and growing crops on it, or the act of growing a particular crop:",
        "examples": [
          "Agriculture in the valleys consists mainly of the culivation of fruits, grains, and vegetables.",
          "The cultivation of wheat required the most fertile lands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of trying to develop and improve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Those who take up the cultivation of mindfulness find out for themselves how it helps to solve life's problems.",
          "We should strive to continuously progress in our cultivation of virtue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a special effort to establish and develop a friendship:",
        "examples": [
          "For the cultivation of friends we need above all time for conversation.",
          "Social media is structured in a way that encourages the collection rather than the cultivation of friendship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cults": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a religious group, often living together, whose beliefs are considered extreme or strange by many people:",
        "examples": [
          "religious cult Their son ran away from home and joined a religious cult."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular system of religious belief:",
        "examples": [
          "cult of the Hindu cult of Shiva"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that has become very popular with a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "the cult of celebrity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "liked very much by a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "cult following The singer had a cult following in the 1970s.",
          "cult figure She became a sort of comedy cult figure.",
          "cult movie mainly US \"Casablanca\" became a cult movie.",
          "cult film mainly UK She starred in the 1985 cult film \"Barbarian Queen\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of religious belief, esp. one not recognized as an established religion, or the people who worship according to such a system of belief:",
        "examples": [
          "People considered him a brilliant cult leader and con man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cult is also something that is very popular with some people, or a particular set of beliefs or behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "a cult movie",
          "the cult of celebrity"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cultural": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the habits, traditions, and beliefs of a society:",
        "examples": [
          "The US is often accused of cultural imperialism.",
          "cultural identity Australia has its own cultural identity, which is very different from that of Britain.",
          "cultural diversity The company values cultural diversity.",
          "cultural differences The misunderstanding is likely just the result of cultural differences between them.",
          "cultural heritage We visited the city museum to learn more about the cultural heritage (= ways of living and thinking that have existed for a long time in a society) of the people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to music, art, theatre, literature, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "cultural activity Budget reductions meant that the city's cultural activities for the coming year were cut back drastically.",
          "cultural centre He thought that Oslo was the cultural centre (= a place with a lot of museums, theatres, etc.) of Norway.",
          "a cultural desert/wasteland (= a place without museums, theatres, etc.)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or referring to the way of life of a particular people, esp. as shown in their ordinary behavior and habits, their attitudes toward each other, and their moral and religious beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "The country has a rich cultural heritage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or referring to the literature, art, music, dance, theater, etc., that represent the traditions or the way of life of a particular people or group:",
        "examples": [
          "the great cultural centers of Europe"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the habits, traditions, and beliefs of a society, a company, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Australia has its own cultural identity, which is very different from that of Britain.",
          "The cultural identity of a company is shaped by its attitudes to its employees.",
          "cultural diversity/differences"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "culturally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to the habits, traditions, and beliefs of a society:",
        "examples": [
          "a culturally diverse society",
          "Our community clinic services are culturally sensitive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to music, art, theatre, literature, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He believed London was no longer the world's most culturally exciting city.",
          "Culturally vibrant, Leipzig defines itself as a \"city of music\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "culture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "She's studying modern Japanese language and culture.",
          "This is one of the most ancient cultures in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the attitudes, behaviour, opinions, etc. of a particular group of people within society:",
        "examples": [
          "culture of The investigation found there was a culture of sexism and racism within the organization.",
          "popular/working-class culture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "music, art, theatre, literature, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You won't find much culture in this sleepy little town, I'm afraid!",
          "popular culture He claimed that popular culture (= the books, music, etc. liked by most people) led to a decline in morals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cells, tissues, organs, or organisms grown for scientific purposes, or the activity of breeding and keeping particular living things in order to get the substances they produce",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breed and keep particular living things in order to get the substances they produce",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way of life of a particular people, esp. as shown in their ordinary behavior and habits, their attitudes toward each other, and their moral and religious beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He studied the culture of the Sioux Indians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the arts of describing, showing, or performing that represent the traditions or the way of life of a particular people or group; literature, art, music, dance, theater, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the growing of a group of microorganisms (= very small organisms) or other cells in an artificial environment for scientific purposes, or a group of organisms so grown",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow cells, bacteria, or similar things for scientific purposes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "You will need time to get used to working in a different culture.",
          "In today's culture, wireless is part of our daily lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ideas and ways of working that are typical for an organization, and that affect how it does business and how its employees behave:",
        "examples": [
          "culture (of sth) Where I work there's a culture of collaboration.",
          "build/develop/foster, etc. a culture Our aim was to foster a culture of innovation at all levels in the company.",
          "business/company/management culture This is a handy guide to the management culture in the countries with which we do business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the growing of crops:",
        "examples": [
          "The conditions in the area are ideal for vegetable culture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cultured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A cultured person has had a good education and knows a lot about art, music, literature, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "educated in and familiar with literature, art, music, etc.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cultures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "She's studying modern Japanese language and culture.",
          "This is one of the most ancient cultures in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the attitudes, behaviour, opinions, etc. of a particular group of people within society:",
        "examples": [
          "culture of The investigation found there was a culture of sexism and racism within the organization.",
          "popular/working-class culture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "music, art, theatre, literature, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You won't find much culture in this sleepy little town, I'm afraid!",
          "popular culture He claimed that popular culture (= the books, music, etc. liked by most people) led to a decline in morals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cells, tissues, organs, or organisms grown for scientific purposes, or the activity of breeding and keeping particular living things in order to get the substances they produce",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breed and keep particular living things in order to get the substances they produce",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way of life of a particular people, esp. as shown in their ordinary behavior and habits, their attitudes toward each other, and their moral and religious beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He studied the culture of the Sioux Indians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the arts of describing, showing, or performing that represent the traditions or the way of life of a particular people or group; literature, art, music, dance, theater, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the growing of a group of microorganisms (= very small organisms) or other cells in an artificial environment for scientific purposes, or a group of organisms so grown",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow cells, bacteria, or similar things for scientific purposes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "You will need time to get used to working in a different culture.",
          "In today's culture, wireless is part of our daily lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ideas and ways of working that are typical for an organization, and that affect how it does business and how its employees behave:",
        "examples": [
          "culture (of sth) Where I work there's a culture of collaboration.",
          "build/develop/foster, etc. a culture Our aim was to foster a culture of innovation at all levels in the company.",
          "business/company/management culture This is a handy guide to the management culture in the countries with which we do business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the growing of crops:",
        "examples": [
          "The conditions in the area are ideal for vegetable culture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to join two nouns, showing that a person or thing does two things or has two purposes; combined with:",
        "examples": [
          "This is my bedroom-cum-study."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to join two nouns, showing that a person or thing does two things or has two purposes; combined with:",
        "examples": [
          "She appointed the actor-cum-diplomat to the post."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean 'with' when describing what the price of particular shares, bonds, etc. includes:",
        "examples": [
          "cum bonus/dividend/interest If a share price is 'cum dividend', it means that if you buy it now, you qualify for the dividend.",
          "It is assumed a share or bond is dealing cum rights unless otherwise stated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that something has two purposes, or that someone does two things:",
        "examples": [
          "He now proposes to turn the disused site into a wind farm cum wildlife sanctuary.",
          "Redundancy prompted one man to relaunch himself as a gardener cum odd job man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cumin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a spice consisting of the pleasant-smelling seeds of a plant or a powder made from these seeds, used especially in South Asian and Western Asian cooking, or the plant itself:",
        "examples": [
          "Stir in curry powder, black pepper, and ground cumin.",
          "I made chicken with cumin seeds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cumulative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "increasing by one addition after another:",
        "examples": [
          "cumulative effect The cumulative effect of using so many chemicals on the land could be disastrous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "increasing as each new amount is added or as each new fact or condition is considered:",
        "examples": [
          "No single development is causing the company’s financial trouble – it’s the cumulative effect of years of weak leadership."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "increasing by one addition after another, and including all the amounts that have been added before:",
        "examples": [
          "The cumulative effect of using so many chemicals on the land could be disastrous.",
          "The company estimated the net cumulative loss would be $26 million.",
          "I've long believed that the cumulative wisdom of investors can tell us volumes about the future economic environment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cunnilingus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sexual activity of moving the tongue across the female sex organs in order to give pleasure and excitement",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cunning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Cunning people are clever at planning something so that they get what they want, especially by tricking other people, or things that are cleverly made for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "cunning ploy I have a cunning ploy that's guaranteed to succeed.",
          "cunning plan One important detail was missing from her cunning plan.",
          "He's a very cunning man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pretty and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "a cunning little child/puppy/kitten"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality or skill of being clever at planning something so you get what you want, especially by tricking other people:",
        "examples": [
          "show cunning We need to show some cunning if we want to defeat the enemy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skillful in planning and ready to deceive people in order to get what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "a cunning scheme"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cunt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a very unpleasant or stupid person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very rude word for the",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cunts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a very unpleasant or stupid person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very rude word for the",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, round container, often with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, etc., or the drink that it contains:",
        "examples": [
          "cup of Would you like a cup of coffee?",
          "cup and saucer He brought tea in a matching cup and saucer.",
          "plastic cup For safety they serve the beer in plastic cups.",
          "paper cup She sipped water from a paper cup.",
          "coffee cup Soup can look elegant served in coffee cups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container that holds slightly under a quarter of a litre of liquid, used for measuring when cooking, or the amount that it contains:",
        "examples": [
          "cup of Add up to 3 cups of flour, kneading until the dough is no longer sticky.",
          "Add 2 cups (of) flour and half a cup (of) sugar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bowl-shaped container:",
        "examples": [
          "an egg cup",
          "Evenly fill the muffin cups with the batter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a specially designed cup, usually with two handles and often made of silver, given as a prize in a sports competition or a game or match in which the winner receives such a cup:",
        "examples": [
          "win a cup Sheila won this cup in the school squash championship.",
          "The Davis Cup is an important championship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the two parts that support the breasts in a bra (= piece of underwear):",
        "examples": [
          "\"What size bra do you wear?\" \"I wear a C cup.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved piece of hard plastic that is worn by men while playing sports to protect their outer sex organs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of several types of drink, often including one that is alcoholic, often drunk at parties and usually served from a bowl:",
        "examples": [
          "a strawberry/cider cup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold your hands in the shape of a cup, often around something:",
        "examples": [
          "cup something in your hands She gently cupped the small injured bird in her hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for carcinoma of uncertain primary origin: the situation when cancer is found in one or more places in the body but the place where it started is unknown",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round container, usually with a handle, used esp. for hot drinks such as coffee and tea:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like a cup of coffee?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cup is also a unit of measure equal to half a pint and often used in cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "a cup of flour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press your hands together to form a ball-like shape with an opening at the top between your thumbs, or to hold something gently with a hand or between both hands:",
        "examples": [
          "He cupped his hands and dipped them in the water to get a drink.",
          "She cupped her baby's face in her hands and kissed him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cupboard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture or a space for storing things, with a door or doors and usually with shelves:",
        "examples": [
          "a kitchen cupboard",
          "in a cupboard We keep the hoover and mop in a cupboard under the stairs.",
          "cupboard space Is there plenty of cupboard space (= are there many cupboards) in your new house?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture or a small part of a room with a door behind which there is space for storing things, usually on shelves:",
        "examples": [
          "kitchen cupboards"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cupboards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture or a space for storing things, with a door or doors and usually with shelves:",
        "examples": [
          "a kitchen cupboard",
          "in a cupboard We keep the hoover and mop in a cupboard under the stairs.",
          "cupboard space Is there plenty of cupboard space (= are there many cupboards) in your new house?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture or a small part of a room with a door behind which there is space for storing things, usually on shelves:",
        "examples": [
          "kitchen cupboards"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cupcake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small cake with icing on top",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round cake, usually for one person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cupcakes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small cake with icing on top",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round cake, usually for one person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cupid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a model or painting of a little boy looking like Cupid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ancient Roman god of love, represented by a naked baby boy who has wings and shoots arrows at people to make them start to love each other",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statue or painting representing the Roman god of love, shown as a naked baby boy with wings",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cuppa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cup of tea:",
        "examples": [
          "Make us a cuppa, will you, love?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cups": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, round container, often with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, etc., or the drink that it contains:",
        "examples": [
          "cup of Would you like a cup of coffee?",
          "cup and saucer He brought tea in a matching cup and saucer.",
          "plastic cup For safety they serve the beer in plastic cups.",
          "paper cup She sipped water from a paper cup.",
          "coffee cup Soup can look elegant served in coffee cups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container that holds slightly under a quarter of a litre of liquid, used for measuring when cooking, or the amount that it contains:",
        "examples": [
          "cup of Add up to 3 cups of flour, kneading until the dough is no longer sticky.",
          "Add 2 cups (of) flour and half a cup (of) sugar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bowl-shaped container:",
        "examples": [
          "an egg cup",
          "Evenly fill the muffin cups with the batter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a specially designed cup, usually with two handles and often made of silver, given as a prize in a sports competition or a game or match in which the winner receives such a cup:",
        "examples": [
          "win a cup Sheila won this cup in the school squash championship.",
          "The Davis Cup is an important championship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the two parts that support the breasts in a bra (= piece of underwear):",
        "examples": [
          "\"What size bra do you wear?\" \"I wear a C cup.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved piece of hard plastic that is worn by men while playing sports to protect their outer sex organs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of several types of drink, often including one that is alcoholic, often drunk at parties and usually served from a bowl:",
        "examples": [
          "a strawberry/cider cup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold your hands in the shape of a cup, often around something:",
        "examples": [
          "cup something in your hands She gently cupped the small injured bird in her hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for carcinoma of uncertain primary origin: the situation when cancer is found in one or more places in the body but the place where it started is unknown",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round container, usually with a handle, used esp. for hot drinks such as coffee and tea:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like a cup of coffee?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cup is also a unit of measure equal to half a pint and often used in cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "a cup of flour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press your hands together to form a ball-like shape with an opening at the top between your thumbs, or to hold something gently with a hand or between both hands:",
        "examples": [
          "He cupped his hands and dipped them in the water to get a drink.",
          "She cupped her baby's face in her hands and kissed him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mongrel (= dog of mixed type), especially one that is frightening or fierce",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is thought to be worth nothing or cowardly (= not brave)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "curable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A curable disease can be cured:",
        "examples": [
          "Many illnesses which once killed are today curable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a disease) able to be treated in such a way that it will go away and the person who had it can become well again",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "curate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a priest of the lowest rank, especially in the Church of England, whose job is to help the vicar (= priest of a particular area)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of selecting and caring for objects to be shown in a museum or to form part of a collection of art, an exhibition, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She curated a recent exhibition of Indian artwork."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of selecting films, performers, events, etc. to be included in a festival:",
        "examples": [
          "a Messiaen festival curated by pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to select things such as documents, music, products, or internet content to be included as part of a list or collection, or on a website:",
        "examples": [
          "a curated library of short movies available online"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "curator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person in charge of a museum, library, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in charge of a department of a museum or other place where objects of art, science, or from the past are collected, or a person who organizes and arranges a showing of art or other objects of interest",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "curb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to control or limit something that is not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "The government should act to curb tax evasion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a limit on something that is not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "curb on You must try to put a curb on your bad temper/spending habits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a raised edge along the side of a street, often forming part of a path for people to walk on:",
        "examples": [
          "She stood on the curb and waited until the light turned green to cross the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control the growth or expression of something:",
        "examples": [
          "You’ve got to learn to curb your temper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or limit something that is not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "The Government should act to curb tax evasion.",
          "We will have to curb expenses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a limit on something that is not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "curb (on sth) The legislature has put a curb on outsourcing state contract work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "curd": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the solid substance that forms when milk turns sour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the solid substance that is left when the liquid is removed from milk",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone with an illness healthy again:",
        "examples": [
          "cure someone of something At one time doctors couldn't cure people of TB.",
          "At one time doctors couldn't cure TB."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone doing or wanting something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "At one time she would eat nothing but crisps, but we soon cured her by ensuring she ate nothing else.",
          "cure someone of something I ate so many sweets that day that I was cured of my sugar craving for months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to solve a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The president and his advisors meet this week to discuss how to cure inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat food, tobacco, etc. with smoke, salt, etc. in order to preserve it:",
        "examples": [
          "cured meats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes someone who is sick healthy again:",
        "examples": [
          "cure for There's still no cure for cancer.",
          "no known cure The disease has no known cure (= a cure has not yet been found)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solution to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "cure for The best cure for boredom is hard work!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone healthy again, or to cause an illness to go away:",
        "examples": [
          "She was cured of her migraine headaches when she changed her diet.",
          "fig. He worked to promote programs to cure America’s social and economic ills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat plant or animal products by drying, smoking, salting, etc., to preserve it from decay:",
        "examples": [
          "Sodium nitrite is used to cure meat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of making a person healthy again, esp. by giving treatment, or a treatment that causes a disease to go away:",
        "examples": [
          "the effort to find a cure for cancer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone with an illness healthy again:",
        "examples": [
          "cure someone of something At one time doctors couldn't cure people of TB.",
          "At one time doctors couldn't cure TB."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone doing or wanting something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "At one time she would eat nothing but crisps, but we soon cured her by ensuring she ate nothing else.",
          "cure someone of something I ate so many sweets that day that I was cured of my sugar craving for months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to solve a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The president and his advisors meet this week to discuss how to cure inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat food, tobacco, etc. with smoke, salt, etc. in order to preserve it:",
        "examples": [
          "cured meats"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone with an illness healthy again:",
        "examples": [
          "cure someone of something At one time doctors couldn't cure people of TB.",
          "At one time doctors couldn't cure TB."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone doing or wanting something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "At one time she would eat nothing but crisps, but we soon cured her by ensuring she ate nothing else.",
          "cure someone of something I ate so many sweets that day that I was cured of my sugar craving for months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to solve a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The president and his advisors meet this week to discuss how to cure inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat food, tobacco, etc. with smoke, salt, etc. in order to preserve it:",
        "examples": [
          "cured meats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes someone who is sick healthy again:",
        "examples": [
          "cure for There's still no cure for cancer.",
          "no known cure The disease has no known cure (= a cure has not yet been found)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solution to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "cure for The best cure for boredom is hard work!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone healthy again, or to cause an illness to go away:",
        "examples": [
          "She was cured of her migraine headaches when she changed her diet.",
          "fig. He worked to promote programs to cure America’s social and economic ills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat plant or animal products by drying, smoking, salting, etc., to preserve it from decay:",
        "examples": [
          "Sodium nitrite is used to cure meat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of making a person healthy again, esp. by giving treatment, or a treatment that causes a disease to go away:",
        "examples": [
          "the effort to find a cure for cancer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "curfew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rule that everyone must stay at home between particular times, usually at night, especially during a war or a period of political trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "a midnight curfew",
          "impose a curfew Shops, offices, and schools shut down, and the government imposed a curfew.",
          "lift a curfew Local officials lifted a curfew that had been imposed on the city.",
          "break a curfew He was shot for breaking (= not obeying) the curfew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time by which a child must be home in the evening:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll be in trouble if you get home after curfew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rule that some or all people must stay off the streets during particular hours, used esp. to maintain peace during a period of violence:",
        "examples": [
          "to impose/lift a curfew"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "curfews": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rule that everyone must stay at home between particular times, usually at night, especially during a war or a period of political trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "a midnight curfew",
          "impose a curfew Shops, offices, and schools shut down, and the government imposed a curfew.",
          "lift a curfew Local officials lifted a curfew that had been imposed on the city.",
          "break a curfew He was shot for breaking (= not obeying) the curfew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time by which a child must be home in the evening:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll be in trouble if you get home after curfew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rule that some or all people must stay off the streets during particular hours, used esp. to maintain peace during a period of violence:",
        "examples": [
          "to impose/lift a curfew"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "curie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit, used especially in the past, for measuring radioactivity",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "curing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone with an illness healthy again:",
        "examples": [
          "cure someone of something At one time doctors couldn't cure people of TB.",
          "At one time doctors couldn't cure TB."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone doing or wanting something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "At one time she would eat nothing but crisps, but we soon cured her by ensuring she ate nothing else.",
          "cure someone of something I ate so many sweets that day that I was cured of my sugar craving for months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to solve a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The president and his advisors meet this week to discuss how to cure inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat food, tobacco, etc. with smoke, salt, etc. in order to preserve it:",
        "examples": [
          "cured meats"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "curiosity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an eager wish to know or learn about something:",
        "examples": [
          "satisfy someone's curiosity Give your child just enough information to satisfy their curiosity.",
          "arouse someone's curiosity The title of the book aroused my curiosity.",
          "excite someone's curiosity The girls had an air of secrecy that excited her curiosity.",
          "burn with curiosity I'm burning with curiosity - you must tell me who won!",
          "out of curiosity She decided to call her ex-boyfriend out of curiosity.",
          "idle curiosity \"Why do you ask?\" \"Oh, just idle curiosity (= for no particular reason).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is interesting because it is rare and unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "Cars like mine are curiosities nowadays.",
          "curiosity value I kept this old pot for its curiosity value (= the interest it has because it is unusual)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an eager desire to know or learn about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Just out of curiosity I decided to go through the files."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is interesting because it is rare and unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum had a collection of mummies and Egyptian curiosities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "curious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "interested in learning about people or things around you:",
        "examples": [
          "I was curious to know what would happen next.",
          "curious about Babies are curious about everything around them.",
          "\"Why did you ask?\" \"I was just curious.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange and unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "curious-looking There was a curious-looking man standing outside.",
          "A curious thing happened to me yesterday.",
          "It's curious (that) Billy hasn't phoned when he promised he would."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "interested in learning about people or things around you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I’m curious to see what’s going to happen on the political scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusual and therefore worth noticing:",
        "examples": [
          "A curious figure in a red cape and black boots darted into the building."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "curl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of hair that grows or has been formed into a curving shape, or something that is the same shape as this:",
        "examples": [
          "tight/loose curls",
          "in curls Her hair fell in curls over her shoulders.",
          "Curls of smoke were rising from the chimney."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the curved shape in which a ball moves when it is hit or kicked in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "The curl on the shot sent it looping around the keeper into the far corner of the net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exercise using weights in which you move your arm or leg from straight to bent and back:",
        "examples": [
          "bicep curl She uses 5-pound weights for bicep curls.",
          "Twice a week, do both leg extensions and leg curls on a weight machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something into the shape of a curl, or to grow or change into this shape:",
        "examples": [
          "curl naturally Does your hair curl naturally, or is it permed?",
          "curl something around something A new baby will automatically curl its fingers around any object it touches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a ball move in a curved shape by hitting or kicking it in a particular way or of a ball, to move in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "He curled the ball into the top right hand corner.",
          "Peterson's free-kick curled just wide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show by an upward movement of one side of your mouth that you feel no respect for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Her lip curled at what he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play the sport of curling (= a game played on ice in which stones are slid towards a target):",
        "examples": [
          "\"Learn to curl\" sessions teach you the basics of curling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of hair having a curving shape, like part of a circle, or something else having a circular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He loved that dark curl at the back of her neck.",
          "[ C ] We watched the curls of smoke rise from his pipe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form or cause something to form a curving or twisted shape:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] If I don’t curl my hair, it looks too stringy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "curled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something into the shape of a curl, or to grow or change into this shape:",
        "examples": [
          "curl naturally Does your hair curl naturally, or is it permed?",
          "curl something around something A new baby will automatically curl its fingers around any object it touches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a ball move in a curved shape by hitting or kicking it in a particular way or of a ball, to move in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "He curled the ball into the top right hand corner.",
          "Peterson's free-kick curled just wide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show by an upward movement of one side of your mouth that you feel no respect for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Her lip curled at what he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play the sport of curling (= a game played on ice in which stones are slid towards a target):",
        "examples": [
          "\"Learn to curl\" sessions teach you the basics of curling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "curling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played on ice in which special flat, round stones are slid towards a mark",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played on ice, esp. in Scotland and Canada, in which special flat, round stones are slid toward a mark",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "curls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of hair that grows or has been formed into a curving shape, or something that is the same shape as this:",
        "examples": [
          "tight/loose curls",
          "in curls Her hair fell in curls over her shoulders.",
          "Curls of smoke were rising from the chimney."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the curved shape in which a ball moves when it is hit or kicked in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "The curl on the shot sent it looping around the keeper into the far corner of the net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exercise using weights in which you move your arm or leg from straight to bent and back:",
        "examples": [
          "bicep curl She uses 5-pound weights for bicep curls.",
          "Twice a week, do both leg extensions and leg curls on a weight machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something into the shape of a curl, or to grow or change into this shape:",
        "examples": [
          "curl naturally Does your hair curl naturally, or is it permed?",
          "curl something around something A new baby will automatically curl its fingers around any object it touches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a ball move in a curved shape by hitting or kicking it in a particular way or of a ball, to move in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "He curled the ball into the top right hand corner.",
          "Peterson's free-kick curled just wide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show by an upward movement of one side of your mouth that you feel no respect for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Her lip curled at what he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play the sport of curling (= a game played on ice in which stones are slid towards a target):",
        "examples": [
          "\"Learn to curl\" sessions teach you the basics of curling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of hair having a curving shape, like part of a circle, or something else having a circular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He loved that dark curl at the back of her neck.",
          "[ C ] We watched the curls of smoke rise from his pipe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form or cause something to form a curving or twisted shape:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] If I don’t curl my hair, it looks too stringy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "curly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having curls or a curved shape:",
        "examples": [
          "He has blond, curly hair.",
          "These pigs all have curly tails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a curving shape, like part of a circle,:",
        "examples": [
          "He should keep his curly hair short",
          "I want those curly fries for lunch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "currency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the money that is used in a particular country at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "foreign currency"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being commonly known or accepted, or of being used in many places:",
        "examples": [
          "wide currency His ideas enjoyed wide currency during the last century.",
          "gain currency Many informal expressions are gaining currency in serious newspapers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money in use in a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The US dollar fell yesterday against most foreign currencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being commonly known or accepted, or of being used in many places:",
        "examples": [
          "The idea that computer use enhances students’ motivation has gained currency in recent years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of money that is used in a particular country at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "domestic/foreign/local currency The deal will be done in the local currency.",
          "stable/strong/weak currency They benefited from having a stable currency over a long period of time.",
          "buy/sell currency Currency is bought on the currency foreign exchange, also known as the forex exchange.",
          "devalue/revalue a currency The Central bank devalued the currency to curb rising inflation.",
          "a currency rises/falls Stocks jumped and the currency rose for the first time in several weeks.",
          "currency dealing/trade/trading This website will give you top tips on the foreign exchange markets from currency trading experts..",
          "currency dealer/trader"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "current": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "current issue Have you seen the current issue of (= the most recently published) Vogue magazine?",
          "in current use The word \"thou\" is no longer in current use."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement of water, air, or electricity in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "strong current He was swept out to sea by the strong current.",
          "against the current She was struggling to swim against the current.",
          "with the current The boat sank after drifting with the current for a few hours.",
          "Switch off the electric current before changing the bulb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular opinion or feeling that a group of people have:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a growing current of support for environmental issues among voters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the present time or most recent:",
        "examples": [
          "Under current state law, students can drop out of school legally at age 17."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement of water or air:",
        "examples": [
          "The boat drifted with the current until it was miles from shore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Electric current is the passage of electricity through a wire.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or existing at the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of businesses are being hurt by the current high interest rates.",
          "The group said it would return to profit within the current financial year.",
          "They offered to pay me twice my current salary.",
          "Who is the current editor of the Times?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion or a feeling that a group of people have:",
        "examples": [
          "The general current of opinion is against such drastic cuts in public spending.",
          "There is a growing current of support for environmental issues among consumers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "currently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "at the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "The Director is currently having talks in the US",
          "currently available The device is currently available only in Japan.",
          "Currently, about 82 billion pictures are printed each year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the present time; now:",
        "examples": [
          "He currently is directing TV sitcoms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "The interest rate on my credit card is currently 25.5% APR.",
          "He currently holds the position of technical manager."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "currents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "current issue Have you seen the current issue of (= the most recently published) Vogue magazine?",
          "in current use The word \"thou\" is no longer in current use."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement of water, air, or electricity in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "strong current He was swept out to sea by the strong current.",
          "against the current She was struggling to swim against the current.",
          "with the current The boat sank after drifting with the current for a few hours.",
          "Switch off the electric current before changing the bulb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular opinion or feeling that a group of people have:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a growing current of support for environmental issues among voters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the present time or most recent:",
        "examples": [
          "Under current state law, students can drop out of school legally at age 17."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement of water or air:",
        "examples": [
          "The boat drifted with the current until it was miles from shore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Electric current is the passage of electricity through a wire.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or existing at the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of businesses are being hurt by the current high interest rates.",
          "The group said it would return to profit within the current financial year.",
          "They offered to pay me twice my current salary.",
          "Who is the current editor of the Times?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion or a feeling that a group of people have:",
        "examples": [
          "The general current of opinion is against such drastic cuts in public spending.",
          "There is a growing current of support for environmental issues among consumers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "curriculum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the subjects studied in a school, college, etc. and what each subject includes:",
        "examples": [
          "the school curriculum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the courses given in a school, college, etc., or a particular course of study in one subject",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "curry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dish, originally from South Asia, consisting of meat or vegetables cooked in a spicy sauce:",
        "examples": [
          "a hot (= very spicy) curry",
          "a mild (= slightly spicy) curry",
          "vegetable/chicken/lamb curry",
          "curry sauce"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to praise someone, especially someone in authority, in a way that is not sincere, in order to get some advantage for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "curry favour with He's always trying to curry favour with the boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a curry with something:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's curry the leftover meat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clean and brush a horse with a special comb",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dish, originally from India, consisting usually of meat or vegetables cooked in a spicy sauce:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Lamb curry is this restaurant’s specialty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "curse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use a word or an expression that is not polite, usually when you are very angry:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear him cursing and swearing as he tried to get the door open.",
          "Please don't curse in front of the children.",
          "curse at He leaned out of the window and cursed at passing pedestrians.",
          "I heard them yelling and cursing me as I ran away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very angry with someone or with yourself, and often to say or think very impolite things about them:",
        "examples": [
          "curse someone/yourself for something/doing something She was cursing her brother for losing her keys.",
          "I cursed myself for not realizing sooner what was going on.",
          "You'll curse yourself when you find out how easily you could have avoided this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel anger about something and feel sorry that it has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "I curse the day I met you!",
          "We ended up cursing the time we spent on this completely stupid idea.",
          "She cursed her weakness in giving in to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say magic words that are intended to bring bad luck to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Things were going so badly - it was as if I'd been cursed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "magic words that are intended to bring bad luck to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "put a curse on In the story, a wicked witch puts a curse on the princess for a hundred years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cause of trouble and unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "Noise is the curse of modern city life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's period (= blood flow from the uterus each month)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word or phrase",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say rude or offensive words about something or someone because you are angry:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] No coach is allowed to curse at or lay a hand on a player."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wish for something evil or unpleasant to happen to someone or something, as by asking a magical power:",
        "examples": [
          "If we don't do something about the problem, future generations will curse us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude or offensive word said about something or someone because you are angry:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Shouts and curses could be heard down the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something evil or unpleasant that happens to someone or something, by or as if by a magical power:",
        "examples": [
          "In the story, a curse was put on the prince, turning him into a frog."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cursed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is annoying to you in an angry way:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a cursed nuisance, having to work late every evening!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "experiencing problems and unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "cursed with In recent years, I've been cursed with worsening eyesight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "experiencing bad luck caused by a magic curse:",
        "examples": [
          "humorous I think my car is cursed - it never starts when I need it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "curses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use a word or an expression that is not polite, usually when you are very angry:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear him cursing and swearing as he tried to get the door open.",
          "Please don't curse in front of the children.",
          "curse at He leaned out of the window and cursed at passing pedestrians.",
          "I heard them yelling and cursing me as I ran away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very angry with someone or with yourself, and often to say or think very impolite things about them:",
        "examples": [
          "curse someone/yourself for something/doing something She was cursing her brother for losing her keys.",
          "I cursed myself for not realizing sooner what was going on.",
          "You'll curse yourself when you find out how easily you could have avoided this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel anger about something and feel sorry that it has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "I curse the day I met you!",
          "We ended up cursing the time we spent on this completely stupid idea.",
          "She cursed her weakness in giving in to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say magic words that are intended to bring bad luck to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Things were going so badly - it was as if I'd been cursed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "magic words that are intended to bring bad luck to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "put a curse on In the story, a wicked witch puts a curse on the princess for a hundred years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cause of trouble and unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "Noise is the curse of modern city life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's period (= blood flow from the uterus each month)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word or phrase",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say rude or offensive words about something or someone because you are angry:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] No coach is allowed to curse at or lay a hand on a player."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wish for something evil or unpleasant to happen to someone or something, as by asking a magical power:",
        "examples": [
          "If we don't do something about the problem, future generations will curse us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude or offensive word said about something or someone because you are angry:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Shouts and curses could be heard down the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something evil or unpleasant that happens to someone or something, by or as if by a magical power:",
        "examples": [
          "In the story, a curse was put on the prince, turning him into a frog."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cursing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a word or an expression that is not polite, usually when you are very angry:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear him cursing and swearing as he tried to get the door open.",
          "Please don't curse in front of the children.",
          "curse at He leaned out of the window and cursed at passing pedestrians.",
          "I heard them yelling and cursing me as I ran away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very angry with someone or with yourself, and often to say or think very impolite things about them:",
        "examples": [
          "curse someone/yourself for something/doing something She was cursing her brother for losing her keys.",
          "I cursed myself for not realizing sooner what was going on.",
          "You'll curse yourself when you find out how easily you could have avoided this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel anger about something and feel sorry that it has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "I curse the day I met you!",
          "We ended up cursing the time we spent on this completely stupid idea.",
          "She cursed her weakness in giving in to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say magic words that are intended to bring bad luck to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Things were going so badly - it was as if I'd been cursed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cursive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Cursive writing is written with rounded letters that are joined together.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "curt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone's manner or speech is curt, it is rude as a result of being very quick:",
        "examples": [
          "to give a curt nod/reply",
          "curt with Andy was very curt with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person’s manner or speech) rude as a result of being very quick or brief:",
        "examples": [
          "He sent a curt, one-sentence letter of resignation to the mayor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "curtain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of material, especially cloth, that hangs across a window or opening to make a room or part of a room dark or private:",
        "examples": [
          "Heavy curtains blocked out the sunlight.",
          "to draw (= open or close) the curtains"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick layer of something that makes it difficult to see anything behind it:",
        "examples": [
          "They could see nothing through the curtain of rain/smoke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the large screen of heavy material in a theatre that separates the stage from the area where people are watching",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short or medium-length hairstyle in which hair is parted (= separated) in the middle of the head and falls on each side of the face:",
        "examples": [
          "The eighties had mullets but in the nineties, it was all about curtains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth or other material that hangs across a window or space to decorate a room or to make it dark or private:",
        "examples": [
          "In the restaurant, arches covered with beaded curtains divide the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a theater, the curtain is a large, movable sheet of heavy material that separates the stage from the area where people are sitting.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The curtain is also the time at which a performance begins:",
        "examples": [
          "The curtain is at 8 o’clock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "curtains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short or medium-length hairstyle in which hair is parted (= separated) in the middle of the head and falls on each side of the face:",
        "examples": [
          "The eighties had mullets but in the nineties, it was all about curtains.",
          "Hair curtains are back, and this time they're for girls too.",
          "In curtains, the hair on top is left long and either flops over the face or is tucked neatly behind the ears.",
          "Who could have guessed that the worst 90s haircut of all - curtains - would be back in fashion?",
          "For styling hair curtains, you're going to need hair gel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "curtsey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bend quickly at the knees, with one foot in front of the other, especially to show respect. This is traditionally done in formal situations, especially by women and girls:",
        "examples": [
          "People he met in the street bowed and curtsied.",
          "curtsy to She curtsied to the Queen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement in which a girl or woman bends quickly at the knees, with one foot in front of the other, especially to show respect:",
        "examples": [
          "give a curtsy She gave a curtsy before presenting the flowers to the princess."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "curtsy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bend quickly at the knees, with one foot in front of the other, especially to show respect. This is traditionally done in formal situations, especially by women and girls:",
        "examples": [
          "People he met in the street bowed and curtsied.",
          "curtsy to She curtsied to the Queen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement in which a girl or woman bends quickly at the knees, with one foot in front of the other, especially to show respect:",
        "examples": [
          "give a curtsy She gave a curtsy before presenting the flowers to the princess."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "curvature": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being curved or bent:",
        "examples": [
          "the curvature of the earth's surface",
          "a pronounced curvature of the spine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being curved or bent, or the way in which something curves:",
        "examples": [
          "the curvature of the earth"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "curve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line that bends continuously and has no straight parts:",
        "examples": [
          "curve in a curve in the road",
          "the curve of a graph"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the curved shape in which a ball moves when it is hit or kicked in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball swung into a reverse curve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the sport of baseball, a throw in which the ball curves as it moves towards the player with the bat:",
        "examples": [
          "He throws mainly fastballs with the occasional curve.",
          "He fired his unhittable curve, and struck out the final batter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something unexpected that you do that is difficult for someone else to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "throw someone a curve He threw his boss a curve when he told her that he was resigning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a curve, or move in the shape of a curve:",
        "examples": [
          "curve round The road curves round to the left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form or move in the direction of a line that turns continuously and has no straight parts, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The road curves around the cemetery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line on a graph that shows a relationship between two sets of information, for example changes in price over time:",
        "examples": [
          "Copper looks like it has reached the top of its price curve.",
          "a falling/downward curve Research spending has been on a falling curve.",
          "a rising/upward curve",
          "a steep/smooth/sharp curve Climate change appears to demand we put our electricity usage on a steep downward curve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more advanced, or developing, understanding something, or reaching a point more quickly than other things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "The ability to speak two languages puts you ahead of the curve in the job market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "less advanced, or developing, understanding something, or reaching a point more slowly than other things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest price indices are well behind the curve and have not yet picked up dramatic changes in consumer confidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "curved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a rounded or smoothly bending shape:",
        "examples": [
          "a curved surface",
          "The knife has a short, curved blade."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "curves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line that bends continuously and has no straight parts:",
        "examples": [
          "curve in a curve in the road",
          "the curve of a graph"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the curved shape in which a ball moves when it is hit or kicked in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball swung into a reverse curve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the sport of baseball, a throw in which the ball curves as it moves towards the player with the bat:",
        "examples": [
          "He throws mainly fastballs with the occasional curve.",
          "He fired his unhittable curve, and struck out the final batter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something unexpected that you do that is difficult for someone else to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "throw someone a curve He threw his boss a curve when he told her that he was resigning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a curve, or move in the shape of a curve:",
        "examples": [
          "curve round The road curves round to the left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form or move in the direction of a line that turns continuously and has no straight parts, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The road curves around the cemetery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line on a graph that shows a relationship between two sets of information, for example changes in price over time:",
        "examples": [
          "Copper looks like it has reached the top of its price curve.",
          "a falling/downward curve Research spending has been on a falling curve.",
          "a rising/upward curve",
          "a steep/smooth/sharp curve Climate change appears to demand we put our electricity usage on a steep downward curve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more advanced, or developing, understanding something, or reaching a point more quickly than other things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "The ability to speak two languages puts you ahead of the curve in the job market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "less advanced, or developing, understanding something, or reaching a point more slowly than other things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest price indices are well behind the curve and have not yet picked up dramatic changes in consumer confidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cushion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bag made of cloth, plastic, or leather that is filled with soft material, often has an attractive cover, and is used especially on chairs for sitting or leaning on:",
        "examples": [
          "into a cushion She sank back into the cushions.",
          "against a cushion He leaned back against the cushions and took a sip of his coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a layer of air often used to support a machine or vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "A hovercraft travels on a cushion of air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in games such as billiards and snooker, the raised edge around the outside of the playing table:",
        "examples": [
          "The cue ball bounced back off the cushion.",
          "I potted a red along the cushion into the corner pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes the effects of a bad situation less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "You should aim to build up a cushion of money in case of emergencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the effect or force of something softer:",
        "examples": [
          "cushion someone's fall The soft grass cushioned his fall.",
          "The striker cushioned the ball on his chest and turned and volleyed it into the net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, usually square bag filled with soft material, used as a movable part of a chair or sofa, for sitting on or resting your back against, or a similar but smaller bag used to make yourself more comfortable while sitting:",
        "examples": [
          "She sank back against the sofa cushions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to soften or protect someone or something from the effects of a fall, moving too quickly into something, sitting or lying on a hard object, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The soft grass cushioned his fall (= made it hurt less)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the effect or force of something less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "For two years subsidies have cushioned the impact of accelerating inflation.",
          "cushion sb/sth against sth Governments can use fiscal policy to cushion the economy against future recessions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a bad situation less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "Earnings expectations are worsening, but interest rates are not expected to fall to cushion the blow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes the effects of a bad situation less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "You should aim to build up a cushion of three months' income in your savings account, for emergencies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cushions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bag made of cloth, plastic, or leather that is filled with soft material, often has an attractive cover, and is used especially on chairs for sitting or leaning on:",
        "examples": [
          "into a cushion She sank back into the cushions.",
          "against a cushion He leaned back against the cushions and took a sip of his coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a layer of air often used to support a machine or vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "A hovercraft travels on a cushion of air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in games such as billiards and snooker, the raised edge around the outside of the playing table:",
        "examples": [
          "The cue ball bounced back off the cushion.",
          "I potted a red along the cushion into the corner pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes the effects of a bad situation less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "You should aim to build up a cushion of money in case of emergencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the effect or force of something softer:",
        "examples": [
          "cushion someone's fall The soft grass cushioned his fall.",
          "The striker cushioned the ball on his chest and turned and volleyed it into the net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, usually square bag filled with soft material, used as a movable part of a chair or sofa, for sitting on or resting your back against, or a similar but smaller bag used to make yourself more comfortable while sitting:",
        "examples": [
          "She sank back against the sofa cushions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to soften or protect someone or something from the effects of a fall, moving too quickly into something, sitting or lying on a hard object, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The soft grass cushioned his fall (= made it hurt less)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the effect or force of something less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "For two years subsidies have cushioned the impact of accelerating inflation.",
          "cushion sb/sth against sth Governments can use fiscal policy to cushion the economy against future recessions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a bad situation less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "Earnings expectations are worsening, but interest rates are not expected to fall to cushion the blow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes the effects of a bad situation less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "You should aim to build up a cushion of three months' income in your savings account, for emergencies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cushy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very easy:",
        "examples": [
          "a cushy job",
          "UK a cushy number (= an easy job or situation)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very easy:",
        "examples": [
          "a cushy job"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cusp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the dividing line between two very different things:",
        "examples": [
          "on the cusp of adulthood"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cuss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say words that are not polite because you are angry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of the bad type mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "Tom's an awkward cuss.",
          "He was a downright ornery cuss, and there were times when I wondered why I was friends with him.",
          "She's a stubborn old cuss, I can tell you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to curse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cussing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say words that are not polite because you are angry",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "custard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet sauce made from eggs, milk, and sugar and poured over sweet dishes:",
        "examples": [
          "apple pie and custard"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, usually sweet food made from a mixture of eggs, milk, flavoring, and sugar",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "custodial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of time that someone must stay in prison:",
        "examples": [
          "Both men were given six-month custodial sentences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the legal right to care for someone or something, especially a child:",
        "examples": [
          "custodial care"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "referring to or having the responsibility of protecting, caring for, or maintaining something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "custodial care",
          "a custodial staff"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "custodian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person with responsibility for protecting or taking care of something or keeping something in good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "custodian of the custodian of a museum/castle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to protect particular ideas or principles:",
        "examples": [
          "custodian of She sees herself as a custodian of the public's morals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person employed to take care of a large building, such as a school, and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that is responsible for protecting, caring for, or maintaining something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The library is a traditional custodian of information.",
          "The school’s crisis team includes teachers, custodians, and the principal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has the legal right to manage and look after another person's money, investments, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The report was sent to the owners and the custodians of the corporation's voting stock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "custody": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the legal right or duty to care for someone or something, especially a child after its parents have separated or died:",
        "examples": [
          "custody of Who has custody of the children?",
          "Many separated couples fight over custody of the family pet.",
          "get custody The mother got custody of the child.",
          "award custody to The court awarded custody to the father.",
          "grant custody to The court granted custody to the mother, saying she was better able to care for her daughter.",
          "be given custody The divorce was granted in May and she was given custody of their four children.",
          "gain custody He lived with his parents while he fought to gain custody of his two children.",
          "lose custody She lost custody of her daughters when she was sent to prison.",
          "share custody They split up two years ago, but still share custody of their dog.",
          "joint custody The parents were given joint custody.",
          "sole custody Parents seeking sole custody would have to prove shared parenting would harm the child.",
          "child custody She helps people with legal issues relating to housing, domestic violence, divorce, and child custody.",
          "custody battle The baby twins were at the centre of a custody battle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being kept in prison, especially while waiting to go to court for trial:",
        "examples": [
          "in custody The suspect is now in custody.",
          "take someone into custody Police raided the house and took a man into custody.",
          "be remanded in custody UK You will be remanded in custody until your trial.",
          "be kept in custody He was kept in custody because the judge considered him a possible flight risk.",
          "police custody He spent two days in police custody being questioned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right or duty to care for someone or something, as for a child whose parents have separated or died:",
        "examples": [
          "The court awarded custody of the child to the mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being kept by the police, usually while waiting to go to court for trial:",
        "examples": [
          "The police have taken the suspect into custody."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal right to manage and look after another person's money, investments, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Investment advisers with actual custody of clients' funds pose a higher risk to clients."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "custom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "a local/ancient custom",
          "it is the custom for someone to do something In my country, it's the custom for women to get married in white."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you usually do:",
        "examples": [
          "as is someone’s custom He left the house at nine exactly, as is his custom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the support given to a business, especially a shop, by the people who buy things or services from it:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of our custom comes from tourists nowadays.",
          "take your custom elsewhere If we don't give good service, people will take their custom elsewhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place at a port, airport, or border where travellers' bags are looked at to find out if any goods are being carried illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "go through customs It took us ages to go through customs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a product, feature, etc.) specially designed for a particular person or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The tool allows researchers to easily create custom software for analysing data and presenting the results visually.",
          "You can create and edit icons in standard and custom sizes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is specially designed for a particular person or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The majority of our products can be custom decorated with your logo within 3 weeks.",
          "The crystals are displayed on custom designed wooden boards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before another word to mean \"specially designed for a particular person or purpose\":",
        "examples": [
          "custom-designed",
          "custom-built software"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time among a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It was a time-honored custom of the club that blue chairs were reserved for senior members only.",
          "[ C ] She’s studying the language and customs of the Hopi Indians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you usually do:",
        "examples": [
          "He left the house at nine exactly, as was his custom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made for a particular person to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "custom drapes/woodworking"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the support given to a business, especially a store, by the people who buy things or services from it:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of our custom comes from tourists.",
          "If we don't give good service, people will take their custom elsewhere.",
          "lose/need/want sb's custom"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of behaving or doing something which has existed for a long time and is considered as the usual way:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a custom that banks buy at the top of the market and sell at the bottom.",
          "The solicitors suggested that the advice from the British Bankers' Association counted only as custom and practice and was not in fact law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "specially designed for a particular person or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "custom-designed/made/built Getting parts for custom-built cars can take six months to a year.",
          "The company was founded in 1921 as a builder of custom homes.",
          "Banks and private companies pay for custom news feeds that serve their own needs.",
          "The music industry is being turned upside down by our ability to go to a website and download MP3 music tracks or get custom CDs made."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "customary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "usual:",
        "examples": [
          "She's not her customary cheerful self today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "traditional:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] In my village, it is customary for a girl to take her mother's name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "reflecting or showing a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time among a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "We thought tipping wasn't customary in Japan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "usual:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s not her customary cheerful self today.",
          "The students sat in their customary classroom seats."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "customer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys goods or a service:",
        "examples": [
          "a satisfied customer",
          "regular customer Mrs Wilson is one of our regular customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys goods or a service:",
        "examples": [
          "We try to give all our customers good service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or an organization that buys a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "Our new ordering system means we can serve customers more efficiently.",
          "The company's simple strategy is to focus on the customer.",
          "We need to convert more website visitors to paying customers.",
          "We aim to respond to all customer complaints within 24 hours.",
          "appeal to/attract/bring in customers techniques to attract new customers",
          "a big/good/major customer The farm's biggest customer is a restaurant chain.",
          "a loyal/regular customer We like to reward loyal customers with special offers.",
          "future/potential/prospective customers a cost-effective way to reach prospective customers",
          "a satisfied/happy customer Studies show that each satisfied customer will tell one other person about your company.",
          "a dissatisfied/unhappy customer The store has changed its image in an effort to win back unhappy customers.",
          "customer expectations/needs/preferences They adapt their services to meet customer needs in different countries.",
          "customer evaluation/feedback/testing We now need to trial these products and get customer feedback before developing them further."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize that, in business, it is very important not to disagree with a customer or make them angry:",
        "examples": [
          "Our customer service representatives are trained to believe in the old saying that the customer is always right."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "customers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys goods or a service:",
        "examples": [
          "a satisfied customer",
          "regular customer Mrs Wilson is one of our regular customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys goods or a service:",
        "examples": [
          "We try to give all our customers good service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or an organization that buys a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "Our new ordering system means we can serve customers more efficiently.",
          "The company's simple strategy is to focus on the customer.",
          "We need to convert more website visitors to paying customers.",
          "We aim to respond to all customer complaints within 24 hours.",
          "appeal to/attract/bring in customers techniques to attract new customers",
          "a big/good/major customer The farm's biggest customer is a restaurant chain.",
          "a loyal/regular customer We like to reward loyal customers with special offers.",
          "future/potential/prospective customers a cost-effective way to reach prospective customers",
          "a satisfied/happy customer Studies show that each satisfied customer will tell one other person about your company.",
          "a dissatisfied/unhappy customer The store has changed its image in an effort to win back unhappy customers.",
          "customer expectations/needs/preferences They adapt their services to meet customer needs in different countries.",
          "customer evaluation/feedback/testing We now need to trial these products and get customer feedback before developing them further."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize that, in business, it is very important not to disagree with a customer or make them angry:",
        "examples": [
          "Our customer service representatives are trained to believe in the old saying that the customer is always right."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "customize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make or change something according to the buyer's or user's needs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or change something according to a customer's or user's particular needs:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees can customize the software to suit their needs.",
          "customize sth (to sth) The basic design of the vehicle has been customized to the client's requirements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "customized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made or changed according to the buyer's or user's needs:",
        "examples": [
          "The company specializes in customized computer systems.",
          "Creating a customized album can be a long process."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "customs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the place at a port, airport, or border where travellers' bags are looked at to find out if any goods are being carried illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "go through customs It took us ages to go through customs.",
          "clear customs Eddie texted me to say he'd cleared customs and collected his luggage.",
          "They had to wait twenty minutes before getting through customs.",
          "The idea is to help frequent fliers pass more quickly through customs.",
          "For once, we breezed through customs.",
          "My partner with a German passport sailed through customs.",
          "We were waved through customs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money paid to the government when you take particular goods from one country to another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place at a port, airport, or border where travelers’ bags are examined for illegal or taxable goods:",
        "examples": [
          "customs officials",
          "It took us ages to get through customs when we got back from Italy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the government department that deals with taxes on goods coming into and leaving a country:",
        "examples": [
          "UK customs say the truck was carrying drugs with a street value of over £3m.",
          "A prominent retailer is legally challenging Customs' decision to include credit card fees in the amount of duty paid on imported goods.",
          "She works for US Customs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place at an airport, port, or border where goods that people bring into a country are examined to make sure they are legal and whether any tax should be paid on them:",
        "examples": [
          "A man who was stopped at customs was found to have a quantity of plastic explosives in his case.",
          "A small wooden hut at the border crossing served as both passport control and customs.",
          "go through customs You will need to go through customs after you have retrieved your baggage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "taxes that are paid on goods that are brought into a country:",
        "examples": [
          "You don't have to pay customs on any alcohol or tobacco brought for your own consumption in another EU country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cutaway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a piece of film or an image showing a different subject or person is shown during a film, television programme, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "cutaway to There are occasional cutaways to the interviewer smiling or nodding.",
          "The film has a documentary look, with unsteady camera shots and quick cutaways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture of something with some outer parts not included so that you can see the inside:",
        "examples": [
          "The sketch shows a cutaway of a Georgian house.",
          "To explain how the mechanism works, we really need a cutaway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a picture or piece of material that has been cut away to form a hole:",
        "examples": [
          "The report is in a card folder with a cutaway so you can see the title page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a guitar that is designed with a space at the top of its body on one side of the neck (= long narrow part), or the space itself:",
        "examples": [
          "She usually plays an electro-acoustic cutaway.",
          "Guitars without a cutaway tend to have a fuller sound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a coat or jacket that is short at the front and long at the back, usually worn for formal occasions:",
        "examples": [
          "I love the velvet blazers and cutaways.",
          "The groom wore a cutaway with a bright red pocket handkerchief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an image or short piece of film) shown during a film, television programme, etc. and having a different subject to the main subject:",
        "examples": [
          "cutaway shot There will be no cutaway shots of a candidate while his or her opponent is speaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a picture or model) with some outer parts not included so that you can see the inside:",
        "examples": [
          "cutaway diagram The cutaway diagram shows the virus with its protein spikes on the outer layer, an intermediate layer and the inner layer containing RNA.",
          "There was a cutaway picture showing the inside of the reactor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a coat or jacket) short at the front and long at the back, and usually worn for formal occasions :",
        "examples": [
          "cutaway coat He wears a formal black cutaway coat and trousers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing designed with parts cut out of it so that it has holes or is shorter than you would expect:",
        "examples": [
          "cutaway swimsuit One popular version of the cutaway swimsuit is the one-strap.",
          "I like the black velvet dress with cutaway shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cutaway guitar is designed with a space at the top of its body on one side of the neck (= long narrow part):",
        "examples": [
          "cutaway guitar There are advantages and disadvantages to a cutaway guitar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cutbacks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in something, made in order to save money:",
        "examples": [
          "The closure of the Manchester printing factory is the company's biggest single cutback so far."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a play in American football in which a runner carrying the ball changes direction quickly and goes in a different direction from that in which the other players are running :",
        "examples": [
          "The runner found open space for a cutback up the middle of the field and gained 12 yards.",
          "The defender was unable to pivot when the running back made a cutback to the outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction, esp. one made to save money:",
        "examples": [
          "Cutbacks in public spending are expected in the next budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction that is made to save money:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has announced cutbacks in production due to falling sales.",
          "big/drastic/severe, etc. cutbacks The closure of the construction company could mean big cutbacks among its suppliers.",
          "announce/propose/face, etc. cutbacks Many schools are facing cutbacks in funding this year.",
          "budget/staff/spending, etc. cutbacks"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of something or someone small or young) pleasant and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "His baby brother is really cute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trying to be clever, sometimes in a rude or unpleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be cute with me, Vicki."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaviour , a performance, etc. that is cute, especially in a way that people find stupid or annoying:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a production with an exaggerated case of the cutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of something or someone small or young) charming and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a really cute baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something described as cute is attractive and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a cute apartment with a little garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too carefully designed to get approval or appear attractive, and therefore seeming dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He thinks it’s cute to misbehave, but it’s not."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cuteness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being pleasant and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Dogs have more to offer than just cuteness and companionship.",
          "Cuteness is a big attraction of cuddly toys."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cuter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of something or someone small or young) pleasant and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "His baby brother is really cute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trying to be clever, sometimes in a rude or unpleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be cute with me, Vicki."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaviour , a performance, etc. that is cute, especially in a way that people find stupid or annoying:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a production with an exaggerated case of the cutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of something or someone small or young) charming and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a really cute baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something described as cute is attractive and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a cute apartment with a little garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too carefully designed to get approval or appear attractive, and therefore seeming dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He thinks it’s cute to misbehave, but it’s not."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cutest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of something or someone small or young) pleasant and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "His baby brother is really cute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trying to be clever, sometimes in a rude or unpleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be cute with me, Vicki."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaviour , a performance, etc. that is cute, especially in a way that people find stupid or annoying:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a production with an exaggerated case of the cutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of something or someone small or young) charming and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a really cute baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something described as cute is attractive and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a cute apartment with a little garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too carefully designed to get approval or appear attractive, and therefore seeming dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He thinks it’s cute to misbehave, but it’s not."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cutlass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a curved sword with a single sharp edge, especially as used in the past by pirates",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cutlery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "knives, forks, and spoons used for eating food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "knives, forks, and spoons used for eating food; silverware",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cutoff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of stopping the supply of something:",
        "examples": [
          "cutoff of The US has announced a cutoff of military aid to the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed point or level at which you stop including people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "cutoff date 31 March is the cutoff date for applications to be accepted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pair of jeans or trousers that has had the bottom parts of the legs removed:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing a pair of cutoffs over blue leggings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed point or limit at which something is stopped:",
        "examples": [
          "The cutoff for blood donations is usually age 65."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a road that leaves another and provides a shorter route:",
        "examples": [
          "We took the cutoff and saved 20 minutes on the trip home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed point or level at which something stops:",
        "examples": [
          "an age/income cutoff There is an income cutoff for eligibility.",
          "keep/put/set a cutoff at sth The return on your investment depends on how the FTSE 100 index performs, and they have set a cut-off at 60% - or 9.9% tax-free a year.",
          "The current cutoff for subsidy payments is $2.5 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you stop doing, making, paying, or supplying something:",
        "examples": [
          "The dispute over prices has led to a temporary cut-off in deliveries.",
          "The country's government is in danger of collapse because of the international cutoff of revenue and aid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a fixed point or level at which something stops:",
        "examples": [
          "a cutoff date/point January 31 is the cutoff date for claims to be filed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cuts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "reductions in public spending:",
        "examples": [
          "Students and workers were out on the streets protesting against the cuts.",
          "All options, including spending cuts and tax increases, should be considered.",
          "She campaigned on reversing the budget cuts to aid for families.",
          "So far, we have managed to avoid deep cuts to services.",
          "A package of spending cuts has been proposed in order to fix the budget deficit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cutter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool or device for cutting something:",
        "examples": [
          "Slide the frittata out of the pan and slice it with a pizza cutter.",
          "a hedge/wire/pastry cutter",
          "This cutter has a six-inch blade.",
          "His woodworking shop is full of power tools, blades, bits, and cutters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a worker, who cuts something:",
        "examples": [
          "The exploitation of sugar cane cutters in Haiti is well known.",
          "He worked at the meat plant for 35 years as a cutter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to cut cloth for making clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "To succeed in this business, you need a good dress designer and a good cutter.",
          "All of the stylists in this salon are expert cutters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that reduces a tax, a cost, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate highlighted his record as a tax cutter.",
          "Many of these changes are potential cost cutters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast, light boat, used for example as a patrol boat (= checking an area for crime or danger) or for carrying small loads:",
        "examples": [
          "When the ship reached the American coast it was greeted by a US coastguard cutter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, fast sailing ship:",
        "examples": [
          "A little white cutter with red sails was coming in towards them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a throw in which the ball suddenly changes direction after it hits the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a great slow wicket bowler, famous for bowling cutters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a hard throw in which the ball moves slightly as it reaches the batter (= the player who tries to hit the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "His cutter has become a devastating weapon.",
          "The hitter swung and missed at a cutter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cutters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool or device for cutting something:",
        "examples": [
          "Slide the frittata out of the pan and slice it with a pizza cutter.",
          "a hedge/wire/pastry cutter",
          "This cutter has a six-inch blade.",
          "His woodworking shop is full of power tools, blades, bits, and cutters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a worker, who cuts something:",
        "examples": [
          "The exploitation of sugar cane cutters in Haiti is well known.",
          "He worked at the meat plant for 35 years as a cutter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to cut cloth for making clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "To succeed in this business, you need a good dress designer and a good cutter.",
          "All of the stylists in this salon are expert cutters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that reduces a tax, a cost, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate highlighted his record as a tax cutter.",
          "Many of these changes are potential cost cutters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast, light boat, used for example as a patrol boat (= checking an area for crime or danger) or for carrying small loads:",
        "examples": [
          "When the ship reached the American coast it was greeted by a US coastguard cutter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, fast sailing ship:",
        "examples": [
          "A little white cutter with red sails was coming in towards them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a throw in which the ball suddenly changes direction after it hits the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a great slow wicket bowler, famous for bowling cutters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a hard throw in which the ball moves slightly as it reaches the batter (= the player who tries to hit the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "His cutter has become a devastating weapon.",
          "The hitter swung and missed at a cutter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cutting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an article that has been cut from a newspaper or magazine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece cut off from a plant that can be used to grow another plant of the same type",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep, narrow passage made through a hill for a road, railway, or canal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unkind and intending to upset someone:",
        "examples": [
          "a cutting remark/comment",
          "He can be very cutting when he chooses to be!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said or done to hurt someone’s feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "She made a cutting remark about his table manners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece cut from a plant and used to grow a new plant",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cuttings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an article that has been cut from a newspaper or magazine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece cut off from a plant that can be used to grow another plant of the same type",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep, narrow passage made through a hill for a road, railway, or canal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unkind and intending to upset someone:",
        "examples": [
          "a cutting remark/comment",
          "He can be very cutting when he chooses to be!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said or done to hurt someone’s feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "She made a cutting remark about his table manners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece cut from a plant and used to grow a new plant",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cuttlefish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sea creature with eight arms and two tentacles that has a wide, flat shell inside its body and lives in waters near the coast and near the bottom of the sea",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cv": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written description of the previous work of someone who is looking for a job at a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "Applicants interested in applying for the position should submit their CVs to the Anatomy Department no later than 15 February."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written description of your education, achievements, and previous employment, used esp. to show someone who may employ you in a new job, or to qualify for an honor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short written description of your education, qualifications, previous jobs, and sometimes also your personal interests, that you send to an employer when you are trying to get a job:",
        "examples": [
          "Please send a full CV and covering letter quoting reference \"EC99\" to the above address.",
          "This type of project management is a great thing to have on your CV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written document giving a description of your previous work, previous employment, etc. that you show to someone when you are applying for a job, a university course, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Applicants for the position should submit their CVs to the Anatomy Department no later than February 23."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cyanide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely powerful poison that can kill people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely powerful poison",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cybernetic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or using cybernetics (= the study of how information is communicated in machines and electronic devices, compared with how information is communicated in the brain and nervous system):",
        "examples": [
          "In the story, he is given a replacement cybernetic hand.",
          "A cybernetic system enables his thought impulses to be converted into actions on a computer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cyberspace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the internet considered as an imaginary area without limits where you can meet people and discover information about any subject:",
        "examples": [
          "You can find the answer to almost any question in cyberspace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic system that allows computer users around the world to communicate with each other or to access information for any purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "A group of knitters has banded together in cyberspace to offer free patterns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the internet considered as an imaginary area where emails, websites, etc. exist, especially when information is passing between one computer and another:",
        "examples": [
          "It is not surprising that more of cyberspace is being devoted to helping consumers buy green.",
          "in/through cyberspace Many banks and credit card issuers are setting up shop in cyberspace."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cyborg": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in science fiction stories, a creature that is part human and part machine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cyborgs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in science fiction stories, a creature that is part human and part machine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cycle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bicycle:",
        "examples": [
          "Cycles cannot be taken on this train.",
          "A thousand people took part in the region's biggest-ever cycle race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of events that happen in a particular order, one following the other, and are often repeated:",
        "examples": [
          "cycle of They are trapped in a cycle of violence.",
          "break the cycle The charity works with low-income families to give children a good start in life and help break the cycle of inter-generational poverty.",
          "complete a cycle Humans generally take about 90 minutes to complete a full cycle of REM and non-REM sleep.",
          "The same cycle repeated itself time and time again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one in a series of movements that a machine performs:",
        "examples": [
          "the washing machine's spin cycle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of plays, poems, songs, etc. written by one person and connected with each other by dealing with the same characters or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "It's one in a cycle of plays that are being performed on successive evenings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if a player hits for the cycle, they hit a single (= a hit that allows them to reach first base), a double (= a hit that allows them to reach second base), a triple (= a hit that allows them to reach third base), and a home run (= a hit that allows them to run around all four bases) in the same game:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the first player in the team's history to hit for the cycle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ride a bicycle:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the kids cycle or walk to school.",
          "We have cycled all the way from Scotland.",
          "She was so determined to get fit she often cycled eight miles to the nearest swimming pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go through or repeat a cycle (= a series of events that happen in the same order one after the other, and are often repeated):",
        "examples": [
          "cycle through The earth cycles through natural heating and cooling trends.",
          "cycle between People with bipolar disorder can cycle between depression and mania.",
          "cycle in and out of He spent his adult life cycling in and out of prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofbicycle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete set of events that repeat themselves regularly in the same order, or a regularly repeated period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Some economists predict the business cycle will turn downward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of events that happen in a particular order, one following the other, and often repeated:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates tend to move in cycles.",
          "Spending quickly becomes a vicious cycle - the more you have the more you spend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pattern of successful periods followed by less successful periods that often happens in an industry, a market, a business, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Normally, the business has cycles, and every 10 years it peaks.",
          "If you sell goods in a seasonal industry, then cycles of consumer demand are an important dimension of your environment.",
          "boom-and-bust/market cycles Security prices tend to move up and down over various market cycles and logic says to invest when prices are low.",
          "The company's markets had passed the bottom of the cycle and were slowly growing again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single successful period, period of failure, etc. that is part of a regular series:",
        "examples": [
          "a boom/down cycle The country is still in a boom cycle.",
          "The market is still in its growth cycle.",
          "a cycle of debt/poverty The Credit Union tries to wean borrowers off the cycle of debt by offering financial counseling and payment plans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular period of time during which an activity, job, etc. is done:",
        "examples": [
          "a two-year/3-month/annual, etc. cycle",
          "a budget/planning/sales cycle",
          "product/product-development cycles They work to shorten product-development cycles and to boost manufacturing productivity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cycles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bicycle:",
        "examples": [
          "Cycles cannot be taken on this train.",
          "A thousand people took part in the region's biggest-ever cycle race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of events that happen in a particular order, one following the other, and are often repeated:",
        "examples": [
          "cycle of They are trapped in a cycle of violence.",
          "break the cycle The charity works with low-income families to give children a good start in life and help break the cycle of inter-generational poverty.",
          "complete a cycle Humans generally take about 90 minutes to complete a full cycle of REM and non-REM sleep.",
          "The same cycle repeated itself time and time again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one in a series of movements that a machine performs:",
        "examples": [
          "the washing machine's spin cycle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of plays, poems, songs, etc. written by one person and connected with each other by dealing with the same characters or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "It's one in a cycle of plays that are being performed on successive evenings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if a player hits for the cycle, they hit a single (= a hit that allows them to reach first base), a double (= a hit that allows them to reach second base), a triple (= a hit that allows them to reach third base), and a home run (= a hit that allows them to run around all four bases) in the same game:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the first player in the team's history to hit for the cycle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ride a bicycle:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the kids cycle or walk to school.",
          "We have cycled all the way from Scotland.",
          "She was so determined to get fit she often cycled eight miles to the nearest swimming pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go through or repeat a cycle (= a series of events that happen in the same order one after the other, and are often repeated):",
        "examples": [
          "cycle through The earth cycles through natural heating and cooling trends.",
          "cycle between People with bipolar disorder can cycle between depression and mania.",
          "cycle in and out of He spent his adult life cycling in and out of prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofbicycle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete set of events that repeat themselves regularly in the same order, or a regularly repeated period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Some economists predict the business cycle will turn downward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of events that happen in a particular order, one following the other, and often repeated:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates tend to move in cycles.",
          "Spending quickly becomes a vicious cycle - the more you have the more you spend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pattern of successful periods followed by less successful periods that often happens in an industry, a market, a business, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Normally, the business has cycles, and every 10 years it peaks.",
          "If you sell goods in a seasonal industry, then cycles of consumer demand are an important dimension of your environment.",
          "boom-and-bust/market cycles Security prices tend to move up and down over various market cycles and logic says to invest when prices are low.",
          "The company's markets had passed the bottom of the cycle and were slowly growing again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single successful period, period of failure, etc. that is part of a regular series:",
        "examples": [
          "a boom/down cycle The country is still in a boom cycle.",
          "The market is still in its growth cycle.",
          "a cycle of debt/poverty The Credit Union tries to wean borrowers off the cycle of debt by offering financial counseling and payment plans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular period of time during which an activity, job, etc. is done:",
        "examples": [
          "a two-year/3-month/annual, etc. cycle",
          "a budget/planning/sales cycle",
          "product/product-development cycles They work to shorten product-development cycles and to boost manufacturing productivity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cyclical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Cyclical events happen in a particular order, one following the other, and are often repeated:",
        "examples": [
          "Changes in the economy have followed a cyclical pattern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening as a complete set of events that repeat themselves regularly in the same order or in a regularly repeated period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Changes in the economy often follow a cyclical pattern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an event that is part of a group of events that happen in a particular order, one following the other, and that are often repeated:",
        "examples": [
          "a cyclical dip/low",
          "(a) cyclical decline/downturn/slowdown The retail diamond market has gone into cyclical downturn.",
          "a cyclical high/peak/recovery",
          "a cyclical boom/upswing/upturn",
          "cyclical developments/factors The increased mobility of capital has also made exchange rates more sensitive to cyclical developments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a regular pattern of successful periods or increases followed by less successful periods or reductions:",
        "examples": [
          "Prices are great now, but we have all seen market prices collapse, and we know that markets are cyclical.",
          "Real estate is a cyclical business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cycling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sport of riding a bicycle:",
        "examples": [
          "She took up cycling and won five US national titles.",
          "Maybe I'll join a cycling club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of riding a bicycle:",
        "examples": [
          "We did a lot of cycling in France last year.",
          "He enjoys cycling and photography.",
          "UK a cycling route/accident/holiday"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cyclone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a violent tropical storm:",
        "examples": [
          "A cyclone swept across the island, killing several people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wind moving in a circular direction towards an area of low atmospheric pressure:",
        "examples": [
          "Weather forecasters say the cyclone should move offshore, bringing dry conditions on Sunday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a violent and often destructive storm in which the wind moves very fast in a circular direction",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cyclops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in ancient Greek stories, a giant (= extremely tall creature) with one eye",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cylinder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a solid or hollow tube with long straight sides and two circular ends the same size, or an object shaped like this, often used as a container:",
        "examples": [
          "Deep-sea divers carry cylinders of oxygen on their backs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tube-shaped device, found especially in an engine, inside which the part of the engine that causes the fuel to produce power moves up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "a six-cylinder engine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, the area that is around a player who is trying to make a play on the court (= playing area):",
        "examples": [
          "The league's rule does not allow you to interfere with a player's cylinder when they are trying to make a play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, the area that extends directly up from the basket (= goal):",
        "examples": [
          "A player is not allowed to interfere with a shot that is still in the cylinder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solid that has long straight sides and circular ends of equal size, or a hollow object shaped like this and often used as a container:",
        "examples": [
          "Inside a roll of paper towels there’s a cardboard cylinder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tube-shaped part of an engine inside of which the piston (= part that causes the fuel to produce power) moves up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "The engine isn’t firing on all its cylinders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cylinders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a solid or hollow tube with long straight sides and two circular ends the same size, or an object shaped like this, often used as a container:",
        "examples": [
          "Deep-sea divers carry cylinders of oxygen on their backs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tube-shaped device, found especially in an engine, inside which the part of the engine that causes the fuel to produce power moves up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "a six-cylinder engine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, the area that is around a player who is trying to make a play on the court (= playing area):",
        "examples": [
          "The league's rule does not allow you to interfere with a player's cylinder when they are trying to make a play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, the area that extends directly up from the basket (= goal):",
        "examples": [
          "A player is not allowed to interfere with a shot that is still in the cylinder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solid that has long straight sides and circular ends of equal size, or a hollow object shaped like this and often used as a container:",
        "examples": [
          "Inside a roll of paper towels there’s a cardboard cylinder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tube-shaped part of an engine inside of which the piston (= part that causes the fuel to produce power) moves up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "The engine isn’t firing on all its cylinders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cymbal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat, round musical instrument made of brass that makes a loud noise when hit with a stick or against another cymbal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, round musical instrument made of brass (= metal) that is hit with a stick or struck against another such instrument to make a loud noise",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cymbals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat, round musical instrument made of brass that makes a loud noise when hit with a stick or against another cymbal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, round musical instrument made of brass (= metal) that is hit with a stick or struck against another such instrument to make a loud noise",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cynic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm too much of a cynic to believe that he'll keep his promise.",
          "A cynic might say that the government has only taken this measure because it is concerned about its declining popularity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes that other people are interested only in themselves and therefore doubts that they can be good",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cynical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "believing that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "cynical view She has a pretty cynical view of men.",
          "cynical about I've always been deeply cynical about politicians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that someone's feelings or emotions are used to your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "She works in that most cynical of industries - advertising.",
          "He praises my cooking but it's just a cynical ploy to get me to make him dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing fairness or respect to an opposing player:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of my injuries have come from bad cynical tackles.",
          "Cynical fouls by defenders with no intention of playing the ball were the reason referees were asked to get tough in the first place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not trusting or respecting the goodness of other people and their actions, but believing that people are interested only in themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Listening to politicians for too long can make you cynical.",
          "She’s become cynical about men."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cynicism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the belief that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "He's often been accused of cynicism in his attitude towards politics.",
          "breed cynicism Such behaviour only bred cynicism about the business world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of using someone's feelings or emotions to your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "It's the cynicism of the people making all the money off us and then hating us that gets me.",
          "Amid all the cynicism and opportunism, the extraordinary resilience of the poor survivors shines through."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "cypress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of conifer (= tree that never loses its leaves)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cyprus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an island country in the Mediterranean Sea",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "cyst": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round mass growing just under the skin or deeper in the body, that contains liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a cyst removed from near his eye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round growth under the skin or deeper in the body, containing liquid or tissue",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "czar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mainly US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(before 1917) the Russian ruler",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A czar is also a person who has a lot of power in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The nation’s anti-corruption czar says much of the cash has disappeared."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "czech": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to the Czech Republic, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from the Czech Republic",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in the Czech Republic",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "da": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for district attorney",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dab": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to touch something with quick light touches, or to put a substance on something with quick light touches:",
        "examples": [
          "dab at She dabbed at her eyes with a tissue.",
          "She dabbed a little perfume behind her ears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do a dance move that involves lowering your head and lifting both arms, one straight out to the side and one with the elbow bent:",
        "examples": [
          "He posted an Instagram picture of him dabbing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of a substance, or a light touch:",
        "examples": [
          "dab of Can't you just put a dab of paint over the mark and cover it up?",
          "I'll give that stain a quick dab with a wet cloth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dance move that involves lowering your head and lifting both arms, one straight out to the side and one with the elbow bent:",
        "examples": [
          "The dab has its origins in the Atlanta hip-hop scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch something lightly and quickly, usually repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He dabbed at his eyes with a tissue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you dab something on a surface, you put a small amount of something on it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She dabbed a little perfume on her wrists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of a substance:",
        "examples": [
          "a dab of lipstick"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dabble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take a slight and not very serious interest in a subject, or try a particular activity for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "dabble in He first dabbled in politics when he was at law school.",
          "dabble with She dabbled with drugs at university."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put part of your body, such as your hand or foot, into the water of a pool or stream, etc. and move it around",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a slight and not very serious interest in a subject or try a particular activity for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t paint much, I just dabble."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dabbled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a slight and not very serious interest in a subject, or try a particular activity for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "dabble in He first dabbled in politics when he was at law school.",
          "dabble with She dabbled with drugs at university."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put part of your body, such as your hand or foot, into the water of a pool or stream, etc. and move it around",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dabbling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a slight and not very serious interest in a subject, or try a particular activity for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "dabble in He first dabbled in politics when he was at law school.",
          "dabble with She dabbled with drugs at university."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put part of your body, such as your hand or foot, into the water of a pool or stream, etc. and move it around",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dada": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a movement (= a new style or set of principles) in art, literature, music, and film developed in the early 20th century that went against accepted ideas of what is beautiful or good art and used humour and the absurd (= things considered silly or that make no sense) as a way to protest against society:",
        "examples": [
          "Movements like Surrealism and Dada had the ethos that middle-class culture and society were banal and repressive, and needed to be outraged.",
          "In Paris, Miró participated in the Dada movement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "daddies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "child's word for father:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] I'm tired, Daddy.",
          "Why don't you show your daddy your picture?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a father:",
        "examples": [
          "Why don’t you have any hair on your head, Daddy?",
          "Mommy and Daddy are taking me to the circus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "daddy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "child's word for father:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] I'm tired, Daddy.",
          "Why don't you show your daddy your picture?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a father:",
        "examples": [
          "Why don’t you have any hair on your head, Daddy?",
          "Mommy and Daddy are taking me to the circus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a father:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] Can you pick me up from the party tonight, Dad?",
          "It was great to see your mum and dad at the concert last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a father:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you give me $20, Dad?",
          "My dad’s a fireman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "daffodil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a yellow, bell-shaped flower with a long stem that is commonly seen in the spring",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a yellow, bell-shaped flower with a long stem, commonly seen in the spring",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "daft": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "silly or stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "You daft idiot!",
          "It was a pretty daft idea anyway.",
          "Don't be daft - let me pay - you paid last time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not look attractive or who behaves in a way that is not attractive",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dagger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short, pointed knife that is sharp on both sides, used especially in the past as a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "The young Alexander was said to sleep with a dagger beneath his pillow.",
          "His hand dropped to the dagger tucked into his belt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the symbol †, usually used to show a footnote (= a note at the bottom of a page of text) if the asterisk symbol * has already been used:",
        "examples": [
          "In the printed text, footnotes are indicated by printer's devices — asterisks, daggers, etc.",
          "The dagger symbol originates from the obelus, believed to have been invented by the Homeric scholar Zenodotus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, pointed knife that is sharp on both sides, used esp. in the past as a weapon",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "daggers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short, pointed knife that is sharp on both sides, used especially in the past as a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "The young Alexander was said to sleep with a dagger beneath his pillow.",
          "His hand dropped to the dagger tucked into his belt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the symbol †, usually used to show a footnote (= a note at the bottom of a page of text) if the asterisk symbol * has already been used:",
        "examples": [
          "In the printed text, footnotes are indicated by printer's devices — asterisks, daggers, etc.",
          "The dagger symbol originates from the obelus, believed to have been invented by the Homeric scholar Zenodotus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, pointed knife that is sharp on both sides, used esp. in the past as a weapon",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dago": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a person from Spain, Portugal, Italy, or South America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dah": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "daily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening on or relating to every day:",
        "examples": [
          "Take the tablets twice daily.",
          "Exercise has become part of my daily routine.",
          "We back up our computer files at work on a daily basis.",
          "daily grind She's looking forward to retiring and ending the daily grind (= hard, boring work or duty) of working in an office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper that is published every day of the week except Sunday:",
        "examples": [
          "The story was on the front page of all the dailies.",
          "The dailies all report that he denies the allegations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "film that has been just been shot, before it has been edited (= changed, for example by having parts removed):",
        "examples": [
          "The director was viewing dailies from the previous night's filming.",
          "When the film comes in, it's just dailies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is employed to clean someone else's home",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "every day, or often:",
        "examples": [
          "Those are the kinds of problems we face on the daily.",
          "When I moved to Australia, I expected to hear phrases like \"G'day\" and \"cobber\" on the daily, but nobody seemed to say them.",
          "They seem to drink wine on the daily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening on or relating to every day, or every working day:",
        "examples": [
          "Take the pills twice daily.",
          "Exercise is part of my daily routine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper published every day of the week or every day except the weekend",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or done every day:",
        "examples": [
          "a daily meeting",
          "Will I be involved in the management of the business on a daily basis?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing or true for a single day:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been an agreement to increase the daily rate of pay for temporary staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "every day:",
        "examples": [
          "The new website will allow subscribers to check daily for new job listings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "daiquiri": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an alcoholic drink made with rum, lime juice, sugar, and ice",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "daiquiris": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an alcoholic drink made with rum, lime juice, sugar, and ice",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dairy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to cows that are used for producing milk, rather than meat, or to foods that are made from milk, such as cream, butter, and cheese:",
        "examples": [
          "dairy cattle",
          "dairy farmers",
          "dairy products"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place on a farm where milk and cream are kept and cheese and butter are made, or a company that supplies milk and products made from milk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "foods that are made from milk, such as cream, butter, and cheese:",
        "examples": [
          "I was advised not to eat too much dairy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place on a farm where milk and cream are kept and cheese and butter are made, a company that supplies milk and products made from milk, or milk and products made from milk:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She eats no meat and very little dairy.",
          "[ U ] I’ll only buy nonfat dairy products."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dais": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a raised surface at one end of a meeting room that someone can stand on when speaking to a group",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "daisies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small flower with white petals and a yellow centre that often grows in grass",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of flower with a round, yellow center and a lot of thin, white petals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "daisy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small flower with white petals and a yellow centre that often grows in grass",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of flower with a round, yellow center and a lot of thin, white petals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dakota": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the northern central US, whose capital city is Bismarck:",
        "examples": [
          "I had enough of cold weather growing up in North Dakota.",
          "He grew up on a North Dakota farm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a valley",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of northern England in which there are a lot of hills and valleys:",
        "examples": [
          "We're going walking in the Yorkshire Dales this summer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dallas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the southern US state of Texas:",
        "examples": [
          "I was driving through Dallas.",
          "We are hoping to head down to Dallas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to waste time or do something slowly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to waste time or do something slowly:",
        "examples": [
          "She dallied over her morning coffee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dalmatian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a big dog with short, white fur and dark spots",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wall built across a river that stops the river's flow and collects the water, especially to make a reservoir (= an artificial lake) that provides water for an area:",
        "examples": [
          "The Aswan High Dam is on the River Nile in Egypt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the female parent of an animal, especially a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse has American bloodlines on his dam's side.",
          "Ask about the health and temperament of the sire and dam, the parents of the dog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build a dam across a river in order to store water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wall built across a river to stop the flow and collect the water, esp. to make a reservoir (= an artificial lake) that provides water for an area or can be used to make electricity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build a dam across a river in order to store the water:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Fish are affected when a river is dammed up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "damage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to harm or spoil something:",
        "examples": [
          "be badly damaged Many buildings were badly damaged during the war.",
          "It was a scandal that damaged a lot of reputations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "harm or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "damage to Strong winds had caused serious damage to the roof.",
          "do damage to Recent discoveries about corruption have done serious damage to the company's reputation.",
          "brain damage The doctors were worried that he might have suffered brain damage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is paid to someone by a person or organization who has been responsible for causing them some injury or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "be awarded something in damages The politician was awarded £50,000 in damages over false allegations made by the newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to harm or spoil something:",
        "examples": [
          "Many buildings were badly damaged by the earthquake.",
          "News reports damaged the senator’s reputation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "harm or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire did serious damage to the buildings.",
          "He suffered brain damage in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "harm that is done to someone or something that makes them less successful:",
        "examples": [
          "damage to sth/sb The firm was lucky to get away with little damage to its reputation.",
          "do/cause damage (to sth/sb) The pensions scandal did a lot of damage to the Government's credibility.",
          "inflict damage on sth/sb Public relations disasters could inflict damage on the brand.",
          "The solicitors say their clients will hold the bank liable for any loss and damage suffered as a result of the arrangements.",
          "severe/irreparable/serious damage",
          "economic/financial damage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical harm that is done to something:",
        "examples": [
          "They asked their insurers to assess the damage so that they could make a claim.",
          "do/cause damage (to sth) The government estimates the damage done by the fires at millions of pounds.",
          "Roofs are most likely to suffer damage during a hurricane.",
          "storm/wind/water damage",
          "severe/irreparable/serious damage",
          "environmental/structural damage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that a person or organization is ordered by a court of law to pay to another person or organization because they are responsible for harming them in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "They want the rival company to withdraw the product and pay damages.",
          "£140,000/$12 million, etc. in damages Juries have been handing out millions of dollars in damages for minor injuries.",
          "A party failing to fulfil their part of the contract will presumably be liable for damages.",
          "award damages (to sb) In addition to the damages awarded to Robertson, his wife was awarded $500,000.",
          "claim/seek/sue for damages (for sth) He was seeking damages for breach of contract,.",
          "be awarded/receive/recover damages (for sth) If the odds of survival fell because of a missed diagnosis, victims would be able to try to recover damages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "harm has been caused and it is too late to change the situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Even though he was acquitted, the damage was done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to harm someone or something in a way that makes them less successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The Chancellor is being urged not to take steps that could damage Britain's competitiveness.",
          "They feared that public knowledge of the deal might damage them.",
          "seriously/severely/irreparably damage sb/sth He is suing his colleague on the grounds that her accusations severely damaged his reputation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to physically harm something:",
        "examples": [
          "People who are under-insured won't be able to rebuild if their homes are damaged by a hurricane.",
          "seriously/severely/irreparably damage sth The fire completely destroyed five buildings and severely damaged several more."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "damaged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "harmed or spoiled:",
        "examples": [
          "They're selling off damaged goods at reduced prices.",
          "Both the cars involved in the accident looked badly damaged."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "damages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money that is paid to someone by a person or organization who has been responsible for causing them some injury or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "be awarded something in damages The politician was awarded £50,000 in damages over false allegations made by the newspaper.",
          "pay damages The police have been ordered to pay substantial damages to the families of the two dead boys.",
          "They are seeking damages of $100,000.",
          "The company was ordered to pay punitive damages to landowners for its role in causing the disaster.",
          "The doctor is claiming damages against the health authority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is paid to someone by a person or organization who was responsible for causing some injury or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "They were awarded $500,000 in damages."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "damaging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing harm:",
        "examples": [
          "damaging effect Many chemicals have a damaging effect on the environment.",
          "These allegations are very damaging."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "damascus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Syria, in the southwestern part of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "Our senior international correspondent is reporting live from Damascus.",
          "The finest sight in Damascus is, of course, the Ummayad Mosque."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dame": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the funny character of an older woman, usually played by a man, in a pantomime (= a musical play for children)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title used in front of a woman's name that is given in Britain as a special honour, usually for valuable work done over a long period, or a woman having this honour:",
        "examples": [
          "Dame Judy Dench"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "a fast-talking dame"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dames": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the funny character of an older woman, usually played by a man, in a pantomime (= a musical play for children)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title used in front of a woman's name that is given in Britain as a special honour, usually for valuable work done over a long period, or a woman having this honour:",
        "examples": [
          "Dame Judy Dench"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "a fast-talking dame"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "damn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an expression of anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Damn, I've spilled coffee down my blouse!",
          "It's broken! Damn!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for emphasis:",
        "examples": [
          "Damn, that tastes good.",
          "I don't brag very often, but damn, I'm going to brag about this!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used, especially when you are annoyed, to mean \"very\":",
        "examples": [
          "know damn well He knew damn well how much trouble it would cause.",
          "damn well Next time he can damn well do it himself!",
          "You were damn lucky not to have been killed!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nothing:",
        "examples": [
          "I know damn all about computers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for describing something when you are annoyed about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Where did I put the damn keys?",
          "The damn thing is broken again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for describing something when you want to emphasize it:",
        "examples": [
          "That's a damn shame.",
          "It's a damn sight easier if you know what you're doing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to blame or strongly criticize something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "damn someone/something for something The inquiry into the disaster damns the company for its lack of safety precautions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of God) to force someone to stay in hell and be punished for ever:",
        "examples": [
          "As a child she was taught that she would be damned for her sins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express anger with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "You got the last ticket - damn you, I wanted that!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you do not care about something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to say what I think, and damn the consequences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express anger with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "damn fool \"Stop that, you damn fool!\" he shouted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of anger or annoyance:",
        "examples": [
          "Damn! I spilled coffee on my blouse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "Damn, I guess they decided to buy that house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express anger or annoyance:",
        "examples": [
          "a damn shame"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very; great:",
        "examples": [
          "You’re a damn fool to try and drive that old car cross-country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to blame or strongly criticize:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel was damned by the critics for being too political."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to stay in hell and be punished forever",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the least amount:",
        "examples": [
          "This old car isn’t worth a damn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "damnable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very annoying:",
        "examples": [
          "This damnable car! It just won't start on cold mornings!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "damnation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending someone to hell or the state of being in hell:",
        "examples": [
          "eternal damnation He believed that he would be condemned to eternal damnation for what he had done."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "damned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to express anger with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "This damned printer won't work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who have been sent to hell after their death",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who have been sent to hell after death",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "damnedest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very surprising or unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "Well that's the damnedest excuse I've ever heard!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know if I'll succeed, but I'll do my damnedest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very surprising or unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "Well, that’s the damnedest thing I ever heard!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the greatest or most unusual; the best:",
        "examples": [
          "That's the damnedest I've ever seen!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "damning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A damning report, judgment, remark, etc. that includes a lot of criticism or shows clearly that someone is wrong, guilty, or has behaved very badly:",
        "examples": [
          "He made some fairly damning remarks about the government's refusal to deal with the problem.",
          "damning evidence The two men were convicted on some extremely damning evidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very critical, or showing clearly that someone is wrong or guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "a damning report/finding"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "damp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slightly wet, especially in a way that is not pleasant or comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "The grass is still damp.",
          "This shirt still feels a bit damp.",
          "It was a damp, misty morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "water in the air, in the walls of a house, etc., usually with harmful or unpleasant effects:",
        "examples": [
          "Repointing mortar is vital to prevent damp in walls.",
          "the damp The damp is bad for his asthma."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly wet, esp. in a way that is not pleasant or comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "damp socks",
          "a cold, damp day"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dampen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something slightly wet:",
        "examples": [
          "Rain had dampened the tent so we left it to dry in the afternoon sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make feelings, especially of excitement or enjoyment, less strong:",
        "examples": [
          "dampen someone's enthusiasm Nothing you can say will dampen her enthusiasm.",
          "dampen someone’s spirits I didn't want to dampen his spirits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something slightly wet:",
        "examples": [
          "Rain dampened the tent, but it dried in the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something dampens feelings, esp. of excitement or enjoyment, it makes them less strong:",
        "examples": [
          "I think the accident dampened his enthusiasm for baseball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less strong or successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The outlook for the global economy looked gloomy, and dampened expectations of a rise in profits that quarter.",
          "Rising raw-material costs dampened profits for many manufacturers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wall built across a river that stops the river's flow and collects the water, especially to make a reservoir (= an artificial lake) that provides water for an area:",
        "examples": [
          "The Aswan High Dam is on the River Nile in Egypt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the female parent of an animal, especially a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse has American bloodlines on his dam's side.",
          "Ask about the health and temperament of the sire and dam, the parents of the dog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build a dam across a river in order to store water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wall built across a river to stop the flow and collect the water, esp. to make a reservoir (= an artificial lake) that provides water for an area or can be used to make electricity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build a dam across a river in order to store the water:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Fish are affected when a river is dammed up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "damsel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young woman who is not married",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young woman who is not married:",
        "examples": [
          "The heroine in this movie isn’t like some damsel in distress (= woman needing a man’s help) waiting to be saved."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move the body and feet to music:",
        "examples": [
          "We danced all night.",
          "go dancing We went dancing at a club.",
          "dance to What kind of music do you like dancing to?",
          "dance with Who was she dancing with at the party last night?",
          "Can you dance the tango?",
          "dance the night away We played our music and danced the night away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly and lightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The daffodils were dancing in the breeze.",
          "She watched the sunlight dancing on the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular series of movements that you perform to music or the type of music that is connected with it:",
        "examples": [
          "The band played a slow dance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social occasion where people dance, especially a formal occasion in a large room:",
        "examples": [
          "They're having an end-of-term dinner-dance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of moving your feet and body to music:",
        "examples": [
          "have a dance UK We had a dance.",
          "The bride's father gets the first dance at the wedding.",
          "dance class I do yoga, go to dance classes, and play tennis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the art of performing dances, especially as a form of entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "The performers tell the story through song and dance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move the body and feet in rhythm to music:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Who was she dancing with at the party?",
          "[ T ] They danced a waltz."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something dances, it moves quickly and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Sunlight danced on the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of dancing, or a particular set of movements:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] “May I have this dance?” he asked.",
          "[ C ] The next dance will be a waltz.",
          "[ U ] Do you take dance lessons?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dance is also a social occasion at which people dance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the eighth-grade dance"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "danced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move the body and feet to music:",
        "examples": [
          "We danced all night.",
          "go dancing We went dancing at a club.",
          "dance to What kind of music do you like dancing to?",
          "dance with Who was she dancing with at the party last night?",
          "Can you dance the tango?",
          "dance the night away We played our music and danced the night away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly and lightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The daffodils were dancing in the breeze.",
          "She watched the sunlight dancing on the water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dancer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who dances either as a job or for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a dancer in the Royal Ballet.",
          "I never knew you were such a good dancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who moves his or her body and feet in rhythm to music:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a dancer with the New York City Ballet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dancers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who dances either as a job or for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a dancer in the Royal Ballet.",
          "I never knew you were such a good dancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who moves his or her body and feet in rhythm to music:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a dancer with the New York City Ballet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move the body and feet to music:",
        "examples": [
          "We danced all night.",
          "go dancing We went dancing at a club.",
          "dance to What kind of music do you like dancing to?",
          "dance with Who was she dancing with at the party last night?",
          "Can you dance the tango?",
          "dance the night away We played our music and danced the night away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly and lightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The daffodils were dancing in the breeze.",
          "She watched the sunlight dancing on the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular series of movements that you perform to music or the type of music that is connected with it:",
        "examples": [
          "The band played a slow dance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social occasion where people dance, especially a formal occasion in a large room:",
        "examples": [
          "They're having an end-of-term dinner-dance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of moving your feet and body to music:",
        "examples": [
          "have a dance UK We had a dance.",
          "The bride's father gets the first dance at the wedding.",
          "dance class I do yoga, go to dance classes, and play tennis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the art of performing dances, especially as a form of entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "The performers tell the story through song and dance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move the body and feet in rhythm to music:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Who was she dancing with at the party?",
          "[ T ] They danced a waltz."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something dances, it moves quickly and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Sunlight danced on the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of dancing, or a particular set of movements:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] “May I have this dance?” he asked.",
          "[ C ] The next dance will be a waltz.",
          "[ U ] Do you take dance lessons?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dance is also a social occasion at which people dance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the eighth-grade dance"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dancing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of moving the body and feet to music:",
        "examples": [
          "The country has a strong tradition of arts and crafts, dancing, and music.",
          "There will be cocktails followed by dinner and dancing.",
          "Her hobbies are working out, running, and dancing.",
          "dancing lesson We signed up for dancing lessons for our anniversary.",
          "dancing partner She had several very pleasant dancing partners throughout the evening."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dandelion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a common small, bright yellow wild flower that has a lot of long, thin petals arranged in a circular pattern around a round centre:",
        "examples": [
          "dandelion clock The children took turns blowing the dandelion clock (= the mass of white threads to which the seeds are attached)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, bright yellow flower that grows wild and makes light, white seeds that are easily blown",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dandelions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a common small, bright yellow wild flower that has a lot of long, thin petals arranged in a circular pattern around a round centre:",
        "examples": [
          "dandelion clock The children took turns blowing the dandelion clock (= the mass of white threads to which the seeds are attached)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, bright yellow flower that grows wild and makes light, white seeds that are easily blown",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dandruff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small, white pieces of dead skin from the head that collect in the hair or fall on the clothes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "small, white bits of dead skin that sometimes gather in the hair or fall on the clothes, esp. on the shoulders",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dandy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man, especially in the past, who dressed in expensive, fashionable clothes and was very interested in his own appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "an upper-class dandy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good. This is often said as a joke when really something is not good or you are not happy about it :",
        "examples": [
          "Well, that's just dandy if you happen to have half a million dollars to spare.",
          "I'm tired of pretending life is just dandy when it's not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m doing just dandy, thanks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person from Denmark",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "danger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the possibility of harm or death to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Danger! Keep out!",
          "in danger He drove so fast that I really felt my life was in danger.",
          "out of danger The doctors say he is now out of danger (= is not expected to die although he has been extremely sick).",
          "the dangers of rock-climbing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that may harm you:",
        "examples": [
          "danger to Icy roads are a danger to drivers.",
          "The judge described him as a danger to society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the possibility that something bad will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "If there's any danger of seeing Gary at the party, I'm not going."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the possibility of harm or death, or of something unpleasant happening:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I quickly understood the dangers of rock climbing.",
          "[ U ] I felt my life was in danger.",
          "[ U ] They’re in danger of losing the playoffs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A danger is also a harmful influence:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the dangers of air pollution"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dangerous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A dangerous person, animal, thing, or activity could harm you:",
        "examples": [
          "dangerous chemicals",
          "The men are armed and dangerous.",
          "His parents won't let him play ice hockey because they think it's too dangerous.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's dangerous to take more than the recommended dose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able or likely to cause harm or death, or unpleasant problems:",
        "examples": [
          "dangerous chemicals/bacteria",
          "Whooping cough is most dangerous for infants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dangerously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "She drives dangerously.",
          "live dangerously He likes to live dangerously."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dangers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the possibility of harm or death to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Danger! Keep out!",
          "in danger He drove so fast that I really felt my life was in danger.",
          "out of danger The doctors say he is now out of danger (= is not expected to die although he has been extremely sick).",
          "the dangers of rock-climbing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that may harm you:",
        "examples": [
          "danger to Icy roads are a danger to drivers.",
          "The judge described him as a danger to society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the possibility that something bad will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "If there's any danger of seeing Gary at the party, I'm not going."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the possibility of harm or death, or of something unpleasant happening:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I quickly understood the dangers of rock climbing.",
          "[ U ] I felt my life was in danger.",
          "[ U ] They’re in danger of losing the playoffs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A danger is also a harmful influence:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the dangers of air pollution"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dangle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hang loosely, or to hold something so that it hangs loosely:",
        "examples": [
          "dangle from Loose electric wires were dangling from the wall.",
          "He dangled the puppet in front of the children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer someone something that they want in order to persuade that person to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "dangle something in front of someone I've tried dangling all kinds of offers in front of him to get him to work harder at school, but nothing works."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, to move in a way that deceives an opposing player :",
        "examples": [
          "He dangled around two defenders and sent a beautiful shot into the net for a goal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hang loosely, or to cause something to hang:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A loose wire was dangling from the wall.",
          "[ T ] He dangled the puppet in front her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dangled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hang loosely, or to hold something so that it hangs loosely:",
        "examples": [
          "dangle from Loose electric wires were dangling from the wall.",
          "He dangled the puppet in front of the children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer someone something that they want in order to persuade that person to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "dangle something in front of someone I've tried dangling all kinds of offers in front of him to get him to work harder at school, but nothing works."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, to move in a way that deceives an opposing player :",
        "examples": [
          "He dangled around two defenders and sent a beautiful shot into the net for a goal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dangling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hang loosely, or to hold something so that it hangs loosely:",
        "examples": [
          "dangle from Loose electric wires were dangling from the wall.",
          "He dangled the puppet in front of the children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer someone something that they want in order to persuade that person to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "dangle something in front of someone I've tried dangling all kinds of offers in front of him to get him to work harder at school, but nothing works."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, to move in a way that deceives an opposing player :",
        "examples": [
          "He dangled around two defenders and sent a beautiful shot into the net for a goal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "danish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Denmark, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Denmark",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dank": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of buildings and air) wet, cold, and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a dank, dark cellar",
          "In the cathedral vaults the air was dank and stale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of good quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The food was dank but the service was terrible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "I like your trainers - they're dank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of buildings and air) wet, cold, and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "For years they lived in a dank, dark basement apartment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dapper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A dapper man is dressed in a fashionable and tidy way:",
        "examples": [
          "Hercule Poirot is the dapper detective of the Agatha Christie novels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a man) looking stylish and neat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be brave enough to do something difficult or dangerous, or to be rude or silly enough to do something that you have no right to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I was going to ask if his dog was better, but I didn't dare in case she had died.",
          "[ + (to) infinitive ] Everyone in the office complains that he smells awful, but nobody dares (to) mention it to him.",
          "[ + infinitive without to ] I wouldn't dare have a party in my flat in case the neighbours complained.",
          "Dare you tell him the news?",
          "I don't dare think how much it's going to cost.",
          "UK I daren't think how much it's going to cost.",
          "UK Do you dare (to) tell him the news?",
          "I'd never dare (to) talk to my mother the way Brandon talks to his.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He was under attack for daring to criticize the mayor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone to do something that involves risk:",
        "examples": [
          "Wear the low-cut blouse with your pink shorts - go on, I dare you!",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I dare you to ask him to dance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you do because someone dares you to:",
        "examples": [
          "as a dare He jumped in the river at twelve o'clock last night as a dare.",
          "for a dare UK He climbed up the tree for a dare after a night out with friends.",
          "on a dare US On a dare, she slept in a room that is said to be haunted by the ghost of Lord Nelson."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be brave enough to do something difficult or dangerous or that you should not do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She wouldn’t dare go out alone there at night.",
          "[ I ] He wanted to touch it, but he didn’t dare.",
          "[ +to infinitive ] I can’t believe you dare to talk to me this way!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone to do something that involves risk:",
        "examples": [
          "I dare you to ask him to dance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something difficult or dangerous that you do because someone asks you to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "He jumped into the river on a dare."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be brave enough to do something difficult or dangerous, or to be rude or silly enough to do something that you have no right to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I was going to ask if his dog was better, but I didn't dare in case she had died.",
          "[ + (to) infinitive ] Everyone in the office complains that he smells awful, but nobody dares (to) mention it to him.",
          "[ + infinitive without to ] I wouldn't dare have a party in my flat in case the neighbours complained.",
          "Dare you tell him the news?",
          "I don't dare think how much it's going to cost.",
          "UK I daren't think how much it's going to cost.",
          "UK Do you dare (to) tell him the news?",
          "I'd never dare (to) talk to my mother the way Brandon talks to his.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He was under attack for daring to criticize the mayor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone to do something that involves risk:",
        "examples": [
          "Wear the low-cut blouse with your pink shorts - go on, I dare you!",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I dare you to ask him to dance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "daredevil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who does dangerous things and takes risks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does dangerous things and takes risks",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dares": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be brave enough to do something difficult or dangerous, or to be rude or silly enough to do something that you have no right to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I was going to ask if his dog was better, but I didn't dare in case she had died.",
          "[ + (to) infinitive ] Everyone in the office complains that he smells awful, but nobody dares (to) mention it to him.",
          "[ + infinitive without to ] I wouldn't dare have a party in my flat in case the neighbours complained.",
          "Dare you tell him the news?",
          "I don't dare think how much it's going to cost.",
          "UK I daren't think how much it's going to cost.",
          "UK Do you dare (to) tell him the news?",
          "I'd never dare (to) talk to my mother the way Brandon talks to his.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He was under attack for daring to criticize the mayor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone to do something that involves risk:",
        "examples": [
          "Wear the low-cut blouse with your pink shorts - go on, I dare you!",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I dare you to ask him to dance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you do because someone dares you to:",
        "examples": [
          "as a dare He jumped in the river at twelve o'clock last night as a dare.",
          "for a dare UK He climbed up the tree for a dare after a night out with friends.",
          "on a dare US On a dare, she slept in a room that is said to be haunted by the ghost of Lord Nelson."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be brave enough to do something difficult or dangerous or that you should not do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She wouldn’t dare go out alone there at night.",
          "[ I ] He wanted to touch it, but he didn’t dare.",
          "[ +to infinitive ] I can’t believe you dare to talk to me this way!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone to do something that involves risk:",
        "examples": [
          "I dare you to ask him to dance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something difficult or dangerous that you do because someone asks you to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "He jumped into the river on a dare."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "daring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "brave and taking risks:",
        "examples": [
          "a daring escape",
          "This is a daring new film (= one willing to risk criticism) by one of our most original modern directors.",
          "She was wearing a fairly daring (= short) skirt that barely covered her bottom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being brave and willing to take risks:",
        "examples": [
          "He showed great daring on the battlefield."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing bravery and willingness to risk danger or criticism:",
        "examples": [
          "a daring, experimental performance",
          "Specially trained troops carried out a daring rescue operation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dark": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with little or no light:",
        "examples": [
          "It was too dark to see much.",
          "get dark What time does it get dark in the summer?",
          "Our bedroom was very dark until we put a larger window in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nearer to black than white in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "dark blue/green",
          "dark clouds",
          "She has dark hair.",
          "He was tall, dark (= with black/brown hair) and handsome."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sad and without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "Her husband's sudden death was the start of a dark chapter in her life.",
          "This environmental report contains more dark predictions about the future of the earth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dealing with sad or serious subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a comic novel, but a dark one too that doesn't shy away from the pain of grief.",
          "The new drama series, set in Finland, is one of the darkest, both literally and figuratively, that I have ever seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "evil or threatening:",
        "examples": [
          "He believed dark forces were threatening democracy.",
          "dark side There's a darker side to his character."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "secret or hidden:",
        "examples": [
          "keep something dark I've just been promoted, but keep it dark - I don't want everyone to know just yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of there being no light somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Cats can see in the dark.",
          "I've always been afraid of the dark.",
          "We could hear her stumbling about the bedroom in the dark.",
          "Her eyes slowly adjusted to the dark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "before/after the sun has gone down:",
        "examples": [
          "It isn't safe to leave the house after dark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with little or no light, or having little brightness:",
        "examples": [
          "It was too dark to see much of anything.",
          "What time does it get dark in the summer?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dark colors have less white in them:",
        "examples": [
          "a dark blue dress",
          "dark hair/eyes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unhappy or sad; gloomy:",
        "examples": [
          "The report contains dark predictions about the future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "evil or threatening:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave me a dark look when I criticized his work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the absence of light:",
        "examples": [
          "Does eating carrots really help you to see in the dark?",
          "She arrived home well before/after dark (= before/after the sun had gone down)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "darkened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made dark, or without light:",
        "examples": [
          "We crept slowly along the darkened corridor.",
          "I sit in a darkened cinema waiting for the film to begin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "darker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with little or no light:",
        "examples": [
          "It was too dark to see much.",
          "get dark What time does it get dark in the summer?",
          "Our bedroom was very dark until we put a larger window in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nearer to black than white in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "dark blue/green",
          "dark clouds",
          "She has dark hair.",
          "He was tall, dark (= with black/brown hair) and handsome."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sad and without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "Her husband's sudden death was the start of a dark chapter in her life.",
          "This environmental report contains more dark predictions about the future of the earth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dealing with sad or serious subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a comic novel, but a dark one too that doesn't shy away from the pain of grief.",
          "The new drama series, set in Finland, is one of the darkest, both literally and figuratively, that I have ever seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "evil or threatening:",
        "examples": [
          "He believed dark forces were threatening democracy.",
          "dark side There's a darker side to his character."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "secret or hidden:",
        "examples": [
          "keep something dark I've just been promoted, but keep it dark - I don't want everyone to know just yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of there being no light somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Cats can see in the dark.",
          "I've always been afraid of the dark.",
          "We could hear her stumbling about the bedroom in the dark.",
          "Her eyes slowly adjusted to the dark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "before/after the sun has gone down:",
        "examples": [
          "It isn't safe to leave the house after dark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with little or no light, or having little brightness:",
        "examples": [
          "It was too dark to see much of anything.",
          "What time does it get dark in the summer?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dark colors have less white in them:",
        "examples": [
          "a dark blue dress",
          "dark hair/eyes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unhappy or sad; gloomy:",
        "examples": [
          "The report contains dark predictions about the future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "evil or threatening:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave me a dark look when I criticized his work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the absence of light:",
        "examples": [
          "Does eating carrots really help you to see in the dark?",
          "She arrived home well before/after dark (= before/after the sun had gone down)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "darkest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with little or no light:",
        "examples": [
          "It was too dark to see much.",
          "get dark What time does it get dark in the summer?",
          "Our bedroom was very dark until we put a larger window in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nearer to black than white in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "dark blue/green",
          "dark clouds",
          "She has dark hair.",
          "He was tall, dark (= with black/brown hair) and handsome."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sad and without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "Her husband's sudden death was the start of a dark chapter in her life.",
          "This environmental report contains more dark predictions about the future of the earth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dealing with sad or serious subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a comic novel, but a dark one too that doesn't shy away from the pain of grief.",
          "The new drama series, set in Finland, is one of the darkest, both literally and figuratively, that I have ever seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "evil or threatening:",
        "examples": [
          "He believed dark forces were threatening democracy.",
          "dark side There's a darker side to his character."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "secret or hidden:",
        "examples": [
          "keep something dark I've just been promoted, but keep it dark - I don't want everyone to know just yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of there being no light somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Cats can see in the dark.",
          "I've always been afraid of the dark.",
          "We could hear her stumbling about the bedroom in the dark.",
          "Her eyes slowly adjusted to the dark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "before/after the sun has gone down:",
        "examples": [
          "It isn't safe to leave the house after dark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with little or no light, or having little brightness:",
        "examples": [
          "It was too dark to see much of anything.",
          "What time does it get dark in the summer?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dark colors have less white in them:",
        "examples": [
          "a dark blue dress",
          "dark hair/eyes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unhappy or sad; gloomy:",
        "examples": [
          "The report contains dark predictions about the future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "evil or threatening:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave me a dark look when I criticized his work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the absence of light:",
        "examples": [
          "Does eating carrots really help you to see in the dark?",
          "She arrived home well before/after dark (= before/after the sun had gone down)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "darkness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being without light, or a situation in which there is little or no light:",
        "examples": [
          "be plunged into darkness The city centre was plunged into darkness by the power cut.",
          "in darkness They made their way up the beach in darkness.",
          "the darkness I could hardly see anything in the darkness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being nearer to black than white in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Cook a little longer to increase the darkness of the sauce.",
          "the darkness of the water"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being sad and without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "I noticed the darkness of his mood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being evil or threatening:",
        "examples": [
          "We are all fascinated by human darkness, by evil."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "darkroom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a specially lit room where photographic film is processed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "darling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very much loved or liked:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh darling, I love you.",
          "Here's your change, darling.",
          "the darling of In spite of his unpopularity in the USSR, Gorbachev remained the darling of (= very popular with) the West right to the end.",
          "a darling of His outpsoken views have made him a darling of talk-radio shows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when talking to someone you love, for example in a letter, to say that you love them very much:",
        "examples": [
          "Darling Martha, It was great to see you at the weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "They've just bought a darling little apartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show affection when speaking to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Hello, darling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "much loved:",
        "examples": [
          "Here’s a picture of my darling child."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "darlings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very much loved or liked:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh darling, I love you.",
          "Here's your change, darling.",
          "the darling of In spite of his unpopularity in the USSR, Gorbachev remained the darling of (= very popular with) the West right to the end.",
          "a darling of His outpsoken views have made him a darling of talk-radio shows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when talking to someone you love, for example in a letter, to say that you love them very much:",
        "examples": [
          "Darling Martha, It was great to see you at the weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "They've just bought a darling little apartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show affection when speaking to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Hello, darling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "much loved:",
        "examples": [
          "Here’s a picture of my darling child."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "darn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to repair a hole or a piece of clothing with long stitches across the hole and other stitches across them:",
        "examples": [
          "She still darns the holes in her socks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in a piece of clothing where it has been repaired by darning:",
        "examples": [
          "She runs her finger over the darn to check its smoothness.",
          "Today she wore her oldest jeans, and a sagging sweater with darns in the elbows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used instead of damn to express anger:",
        "examples": [
          "darn it Darn it! There goes my bus!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize what you are saying:",
        "examples": [
          "That darn World Cup means so much to you, I know.",
          "It's over, and there's not a darned thing we can do about it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize what you are saying:",
        "examples": [
          "She runs so darn fast!",
          "We worked pretty darned hard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repair a hole or a piece of clothing with long stitches across the hole and other stitches woven across them:",
        "examples": [
          "to darn socks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of annoyance or surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "Darn it! I missed my bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express anger or annoyance:",
        "examples": [
          "Where’s my darn notebook?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Darn can also mean extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m too darn tired to go out tonight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "darned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repair a hole or a piece of clothing with long stitches across the hole and other stitches across them:",
        "examples": [
          "She still darns the holes in her socks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dart": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, thin object with a sharp point that is thrown by hand in a game, shot from a gun, or blown from a tube when used as a weapon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game in which darts are thrown at a circular board. The number of points won depends on where the darts land on the board:",
        "examples": [
          "game of darts Once a week, we go to the pub and have a game of darts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small fold, becoming narrower towards one end, that is sewn into a piece of clothing to make it fit better",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick, sudden movement:",
        "examples": [
          "make a dart for We made a dart for (= moved quickly towards) the exit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly or suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "I darted behind the sofa and hid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look quickly at someone or something, or to look quickly somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "She darted an angry look at me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly or suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "She darted out from between two parked cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small object with a thin pointed end that is thrown or shot:",
        "examples": [
          "a tranquilizer dart"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fold sewn into a piece of clothing to make it fit better",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "darting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly or suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "I darted behind the sofa and hid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look quickly at someone or something, or to look quickly somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "She darted an angry look at me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "darts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game in which darts are thrown at a circular board. The number of points won depends on where the darts land on the board:",
        "examples": [
          "game of darts Once a week, we go to the pub and have a game of darts.",
          "a darts tournament",
          "In his leisure time, he plays darts and watches football.",
          "We had a great game of darts.",
          "He likes watching darts and snooker on TV.",
          "Does anyone want to play darts?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game in which darts are thrown at a circular board, scoring the number of points marked on the board",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "darwin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of the Northern Territory in Australia:",
        "examples": [
          "She was found one night wandering the streets of suburban Darwin in northern Australia.",
          "Darwin now hopes to transform itself from a tropical backwater to one of Australia's most dynamic regions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "darwinism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the theories of Charles Darwin, which describe how animals and plants change and develop over millions of years, with those that are best suited to their environment being the most successful and others that are less well suited not continuing to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Some Christians opposed the teaching of Darwinism and evolution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a theory or system in which it is believed that the best people, businesses, etc. will be successful, while those that are not successful should be allowed to fail without being helped:",
        "examples": [
          "social Darwinism The ideas of social Darwinism and eugenics were gradually discredited.",
          "This is a frightening sort of educational Darwinism in which the nation is failing children who need the most help."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "das": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for district attorney",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go somewhere quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog ran off, and she dashed after him.",
          "dash around I've been dashing around all day.",
          "UK I must dash - I've got to be home by seven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something with great force, especially causing damage:",
        "examples": [
          "dash someone/something against something The tsunami dashed the ship against the rocks.",
          "dash against Waves dashed against the cliffs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of running somewhere very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "make a dash for I made a dash for the bathroom.",
          "mad dash There was a mad dash for the exit.",
          "make a dash for it As soon as the rain dies down I'm going to make a dash for it (= run somewhere very fast)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a race over a short distance:",
        "examples": [
          "Who won the 100-yard dash?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the symbol – used to separate parts of a sentence",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long sound or flash of light that is used with dots to send messages in Morse (code)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of something that is added to something else, especially a food:",
        "examples": [
          "Add some butter and a dash of salt.",
          "\"Cream with your coffee, Madam?\" \"Yes please - just a dash.\"",
          "Season the sauce with a dash of lemon zest and some thyme.",
          "You might like to add a dash of sherry at this point.",
          "The sauce was flavoured with just a dash of arbol chillichile powder.",
          "figurative A scarf adds a dash of (= a small amount of) sophistication."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "style and confidence",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh dash (it)! I've left my umbrella in the office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "She dashed to the store for some juice.",
          "Mary’s always dashing from one meeting to another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit with great force, esp. causing damage:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Waves dashed against the cliffs.",
          "[ T ] fig. Hopes of an economic recovery have been dashed (= destroyed) by the latest unemployment statistics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of something added to or mixed with something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Add a dash of salt to the mixture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, horizontal mark ( – ) used to separate parts of sentences",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of running somewhere quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "We made a dash for the plane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dash is also a race over a short distance:",
        "examples": [
          "a 50-yard dash"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dashboard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a car that contains some of the controls used for driving and the devices for measuring speed and distance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a device, a computer program, etc. that shows information and statistics (= numbers) about how the device, program, etc. is working, which you can use to control it:",
        "examples": [
          "The app has a new dashboard to monitor your \"digital wellbeing\" and limit your app usage.",
          "Learners can check their progress and tailor their courses using the online dashboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a car that contains some of the controls used for driving and the devices for measuring esp. speed and distance",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dashed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "Dashed decent of you, old boy!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dashes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go somewhere quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog ran off, and she dashed after him.",
          "dash around I've been dashing around all day.",
          "UK I must dash - I've got to be home by seven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something with great force, especially causing damage:",
        "examples": [
          "dash someone/something against something The tsunami dashed the ship against the rocks.",
          "dash against Waves dashed against the cliffs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of running somewhere very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "make a dash for I made a dash for the bathroom.",
          "mad dash There was a mad dash for the exit.",
          "make a dash for it As soon as the rain dies down I'm going to make a dash for it (= run somewhere very fast)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a race over a short distance:",
        "examples": [
          "Who won the 100-yard dash?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the symbol – used to separate parts of a sentence",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long sound or flash of light that is used with dots to send messages in Morse (code)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of something that is added to something else, especially a food:",
        "examples": [
          "Add some butter and a dash of salt.",
          "\"Cream with your coffee, Madam?\" \"Yes please - just a dash.\"",
          "Season the sauce with a dash of lemon zest and some thyme.",
          "You might like to add a dash of sherry at this point.",
          "The sauce was flavoured with just a dash of arbol chillichile powder.",
          "figurative A scarf adds a dash of (= a small amount of) sophistication."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "style and confidence",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh dash (it)! I've left my umbrella in the office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "She dashed to the store for some juice.",
          "Mary’s always dashing from one meeting to another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit with great force, esp. causing damage:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Waves dashed against the cliffs.",
          "[ T ] fig. Hopes of an economic recovery have been dashed (= destroyed) by the latest unemployment statistics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of something added to or mixed with something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Add a dash of salt to the mixture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, horizontal mark ( – ) used to separate parts of sentences",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of running somewhere quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "We made a dash for the plane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dash is also a race over a short distance:",
        "examples": [
          "a 50-yard dash"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dashing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "attractive in a confident, exciting, and stylish way:",
        "examples": [
          "a dashing young soldier"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attractive and stylish because of being energetic, exciting, and confident:",
        "examples": [
          "a dashing young man"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "data": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "information, especially facts or numbers, collected to be examined and considered and used to help decision-making, or information in an electronic form that can be stored and used by a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "The data was/were collected by various researchers.",
          "Now the data is/are being transferred from magnetic tape to hard disk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information collected for use:",
        "examples": [
          "They had data on health, education, and economic development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information, especially facts or numbers, collected to be examined and considered and used to help with making decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "The data shows that more than 80% of the agricultural workforce is Hispanic.",
          "financial/personal/sales data",
          "The database for each health authority should be able to provide data on the number of staff residing in each location.",
          "She earns about $13.50 an hour collecting data for the US Department of Labor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information in an electronic form that can be stored and processed by a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "The students' task was to prepare all the posters and electronic data for the publicity campaign."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "database": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of information stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be easily looked at or changed:",
        "examples": [
          "We're linked to the online database at our head office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of information stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be easily looked at or changed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer system containing a large amount of information that can be looked at or changed easily:",
        "examples": [
          "The group now has a database of 3,000 members.",
          "a database for (doing) sth They incorporated the data into a searchable database for analysing different risk factors.",
          "enter/put sth into/onto a database It was his job to enter the information into the database.",
          "build/create a database",
          "a computer/electronic/online database",
          "a national/government/federal database",
          "database software"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "databases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of information stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be easily looked at or changed:",
        "examples": [
          "We're linked to the online database at our head office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of information stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be easily looked at or changed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer system containing a large amount of information that can be looked at or changed easily:",
        "examples": [
          "The group now has a database of 3,000 members.",
          "a database for (doing) sth They incorporated the data into a searchable database for analysing different risk factors.",
          "enter/put sth into/onto a database It was his job to enter the information into the database.",
          "build/create a database",
          "a computer/electronic/online database",
          "a national/government/federal database",
          "database software"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "date": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a numbered day in a month, often given with a combination of the name of the day, the month, and the year:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the date (today)?/What date is it?/What's today's date?",
          "UK Today's date is 11 June (the eleventh of June).",
          "US Today's date is June 11 (June the eleventh).",
          "date of birth What is your date of birth?",
          "closing date The closing date for applications is the end of this month.",
          "We agreed to meet again at a later date.",
          "fix a date UK I'd like to fix a date for our next meeting.",
          "set a date Has the date for the trial been set?",
          "make a date I made a date (= agreed a date and time) to see her about the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular year:",
        "examples": [
          "The date on the coin is 1789.",
          "Albert Einstein's dates are 1879 to 1955 (= he was born in 1879 and died in 1955)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a month and a year:",
        "examples": [
          "expiry date The expiry date of this certificate is August 2017."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social meeting planned before it happens, especially one between two people who have or might have a romantic relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "on a date He asked her out on a date.",
          "hot date She has a hot date (= an exciting meeting) tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person you have a romantic meeting with:",
        "examples": [
          "Who's your date for the prom?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a performance:",
        "examples": [
          "They've just finished an exhausting 75-date European tour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sweet fruit of various types of palm tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write the day's date on something you have written or made:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + noun  ] Thank you for your letter dated 30 August."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say how long something has existed or when it was made:",
        "examples": [
          "Archaeologists have been unable to date these fossils.",
          "date something at something mainly UK An antique dealer had dated the vase at (= said that it was made in) 1734.",
          "date something to something The sculpture was dated to (= was believed by experts to have been made in) 46 B.C."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to regularly spend time with someone you have a romantic relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "They dated for five years before they got married.",
          "How long have you been dating Nicky?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop being fashionable or become old-fashioned:",
        "examples": [
          "Some James Bond films have dated more than others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show the age of a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "I can remember watching live TV coverage of the first lunar landing, so that dates me (= shows how old I am)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a numbered day in a month, often given with the name of the month or with the month and the year:",
        "examples": [
          "Today’s date is June 24, 1998.",
          "We agreed to meet again at a later date.",
          "Please fill in your date of birth on the application form.",
          "I’ve made a date (= agreed to a date and time) to see her about the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social meeting planned in advance:",
        "examples": [
          "We made a date to meet Evelyn and Josie at noon tomorrow for lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A date is a person you are planning to meet socially and in whom you might have a romantic interest:",
        "examples": [
          "Who is your date for the prom?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sweet, brown fruit of various types of palm tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write the day's date on something you have written or made:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The last letter I received from the insurance company was dated August 30, 1999.",
          "[ I ] This signature dates from (= originated at the time of) the 1800s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to regularly spend time with someone you have a romantic relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] They dated for five years before they got married."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular day of a particular month, shown in numbers, or words and numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What date is the next meeting?\" \"It's Thursday, October 1st.\"",
          "The Danish government has set a date for a referendum on the matter.",
          "The decision on the merger will be taken at a later date ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "up to the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "Some 3,800 pieces of the new software have been sold to date."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a particular day's date on something:",
        "examples": [
          "The demand must be dated and signed by the creditor.",
          "I write with reference to your letter dated 30 March."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "old-fashioned:",
        "examples": [
          "Spy thrillers with plots based on the Cold War look particularly dated nowadays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing the facts or style of the past rather than of the present:",
        "examples": [
          "This information is dated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dateline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the line in a newspaper article that tells the place and date of writing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a numbered day in a month, often given with a combination of the name of the day, the month, and the year:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the date (today)?/What date is it?/What's today's date?",
          "UK Today's date is 11 June (the eleventh of June).",
          "US Today's date is June 11 (June the eleventh).",
          "date of birth What is your date of birth?",
          "closing date The closing date for applications is the end of this month.",
          "We agreed to meet again at a later date.",
          "fix a date UK I'd like to fix a date for our next meeting.",
          "set a date Has the date for the trial been set?",
          "make a date I made a date (= agreed a date and time) to see her about the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular year:",
        "examples": [
          "The date on the coin is 1789.",
          "Albert Einstein's dates are 1879 to 1955 (= he was born in 1879 and died in 1955)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a month and a year:",
        "examples": [
          "expiry date The expiry date of this certificate is August 2017."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social meeting planned before it happens, especially one between two people who have or might have a romantic relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "on a date He asked her out on a date.",
          "hot date She has a hot date (= an exciting meeting) tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person you have a romantic meeting with:",
        "examples": [
          "Who's your date for the prom?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a performance:",
        "examples": [
          "They've just finished an exhausting 75-date European tour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sweet fruit of various types of palm tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write the day's date on something you have written or made:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + noun  ] Thank you for your letter dated 30 August."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say how long something has existed or when it was made:",
        "examples": [
          "Archaeologists have been unable to date these fossils.",
          "date something at something mainly UK An antique dealer had dated the vase at (= said that it was made in) 1734.",
          "date something to something The sculpture was dated to (= was believed by experts to have been made in) 46 B.C."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to regularly spend time with someone you have a romantic relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "They dated for five years before they got married.",
          "How long have you been dating Nicky?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop being fashionable or become old-fashioned:",
        "examples": [
          "Some James Bond films have dated more than others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show the age of a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "I can remember watching live TV coverage of the first lunar landing, so that dates me (= shows how old I am)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a numbered day in a month, often given with the name of the month or with the month and the year:",
        "examples": [
          "Today’s date is June 24, 1998.",
          "We agreed to meet again at a later date.",
          "Please fill in your date of birth on the application form.",
          "I’ve made a date (= agreed to a date and time) to see her about the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social meeting planned in advance:",
        "examples": [
          "We made a date to meet Evelyn and Josie at noon tomorrow for lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A date is a person you are planning to meet socially and in whom you might have a romantic interest:",
        "examples": [
          "Who is your date for the prom?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sweet, brown fruit of various types of palm tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write the day's date on something you have written or made:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The last letter I received from the insurance company was dated August 30, 1999.",
          "[ I ] This signature dates from (= originated at the time of) the 1800s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to regularly spend time with someone you have a romantic relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] They dated for five years before they got married."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular day of a particular month, shown in numbers, or words and numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What date is the next meeting?\" \"It's Thursday, October 1st.\"",
          "The Danish government has set a date for a referendum on the matter.",
          "The decision on the merger will be taken at a later date ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "up to the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "Some 3,800 pieces of the new software have been sold to date."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a particular day's date on something:",
        "examples": [
          "The demand must be dated and signed by the creditor.",
          "I write with reference to your letter dated 30 March."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write the day's date on something you have written or made:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + noun  ] Thank you for your letter dated 30 August."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say how long something has existed or when it was made:",
        "examples": [
          "Archaeologists have been unable to date these fossils.",
          "date something at something mainly UK An antique dealer had dated the vase at (= said that it was made in) 1734.",
          "date something to something The sculpture was dated to (= was believed by experts to have been made in) 46 B.C."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to regularly spend time with someone you have a romantic relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "They dated for five years before they got married.",
          "How long have you been dating Nicky?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop being fashionable or become old-fashioned:",
        "examples": [
          "Some James Bond films have dated more than others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show the age of a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "I can remember watching live TV coverage of the first lunar landing, so that dates me (= shows how old I am)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "daughter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "your female child:",
        "examples": [
          "Liz and Phil have a daughter and three sons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female child in relation to her parents:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a son and a daughter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "daughters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "your female child:",
        "examples": [
          "Liz and Phil have a daughter and three sons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female child in relation to her parents:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a son and a daughter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "daunting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel slightly frightened or worried about your ability to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The country was faced with the daunting prospect of overcoming four decades of division."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dauntless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing determination and no fear:",
        "examples": [
          "In spite of the scale of the famine, the relief workers struggled on with dauntless optimism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "david": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a star with six points that represents Judaism",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a star with six points that represents Judaism",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dawdle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do something or go somewhere very slowly, taking more time than is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop dawdling! You'll be late for school!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something very slowly, as if you do not want to finish it:",
        "examples": [
          "She told her daughter to quit dawdling and get dressed or she’d be late for school."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dawn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the period in the day when light from the sun begins to appear in the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "at dawn We woke at dawn.",
          "dawn is breaking We left as dawn was breaking (= starting).",
          "break of dawn We left at the break of dawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the start of a period of time or the beginning of something new:",
        "examples": [
          "The fall of the Berlin Wall marked the dawn of a new era in European history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from early morning until night:",
        "examples": [
          "We worked from dawn to dusk, seven days a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a day or period of time dawns, it begins:",
        "examples": [
          "He left the house just as the day was dawning.",
          "In the late 1970s, the personal computer era was dawning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become known or obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "Gradually the truth about him dawned.",
          "[ + that ] It eventually dawned that he wouldn't be coming back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period in the day when light from the sun begins to appear in the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] fig. Computers mark the dawn of a new age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a day or period of time) to begin:",
        "examples": [
          "Winston left his house as the day was dawning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dawned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a day or period of time dawns, it begins:",
        "examples": [
          "He left the house just as the day was dawning.",
          "In the late 1970s, the personal computer era was dawning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become known or obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "Gradually the truth about him dawned.",
          "[ + that ] It eventually dawned that he wouldn't be coming back."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dawning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "starting to happen or become known or obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "dawning realization There is a dawning realization that we cannot continue to deplete the planet.",
          "The dawning promise of replacement therapy has shifted his outlook on life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "dawning of the dawning of the digital age",
          "The steamboat was the dawning of a new day in travel in America."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dawns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the period in the day when light from the sun begins to appear in the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "at dawn We woke at dawn.",
          "dawn is breaking We left as dawn was breaking (= starting).",
          "break of dawn We left at the break of dawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the start of a period of time or the beginning of something new:",
        "examples": [
          "The fall of the Berlin Wall marked the dawn of a new era in European history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from early morning until night:",
        "examples": [
          "We worked from dawn to dusk, seven days a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a day or period of time dawns, it begins:",
        "examples": [
          "He left the house just as the day was dawning.",
          "In the late 1970s, the personal computer era was dawning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become known or obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "Gradually the truth about him dawned.",
          "[ + that ] It eventually dawned that he wouldn't be coming back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period in the day when light from the sun begins to appear in the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] fig. Computers mark the dawn of a new age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a day or period of time) to begin:",
        "examples": [
          "Winston left his house as the day was dawning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "daybreak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the period in the day when light from the sun begins to appear in the sky",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "dawn",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "daycare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "care or education provided during the day, especially for young children:",
        "examples": [
          "in day care It's so expensive to have two children in day care.",
          "He had to pick his daughter up from day care.",
          "Do your children go to daycare or preschool?",
          "day care provider There was a shortage of daycare providers in the city.",
          "day care worker The children are cared for by licensed day care workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "care provided during the day for young children, esp. in order to allow their parents to work",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "daydream": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of pleasant thoughts about something you would prefer to be doing or something you would like to achieve in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "in a daydream He never paid attention in class and seemed to be in a permanent daydream.",
          "daydream about I was just enjoying a daydream about winning the Nobel Prize for literature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time thinking pleasant thoughts about something you would prefer to be doing or something you would like to achieve in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop daydreaming and do some work!",
          "The ambitious youngster spent an idle moment daydreaming about his future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of pleasant thoughts about something that you would like to do or achieve, but which is not likely:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a daydream that I’d win the road race."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "daydreaming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of thinking about pleasant things that you would like to do or have happen to you, instead of thinking about what is happening now:",
        "examples": [
          "We can all admit to occasional daydreaming at work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "daydreams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of pleasant thoughts about something you would prefer to be doing or something you would like to achieve in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "in a daydream He never paid attention in class and seemed to be in a permanent daydream.",
          "daydream about I was just enjoying a daydream about winning the Nobel Prize for literature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time thinking pleasant thoughts about something you would prefer to be doing or something you would like to achieve in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop daydreaming and do some work!",
          "The ambitious youngster spent an idle moment daydreaming about his future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of pleasant thoughts about something that you would like to do or achieve, but which is not likely:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a daydream that I’d win the road race."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "daylight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the period when there is) natural light from the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "The colours look much better in daylight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use natural light from the sun in a building, rather than artificial light:",
        "examples": [
          "The paintings will be displayed in large daylit galleries.",
          "The space is daylighted and there are also LED lights for night use."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something open to the air and light again, especially a stream that has been covered over by land, buildings, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The district recently daylighted a creek by digging up a stretch that had been buried beneath a school.",
          "There is a plan to daylight the section of the stream that runs through a 30-inch underground pipe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent cars from parking near pedestrian crossings (= places where vehicles stop to let people walk across the road) or road junctions (= places where roads meet) to make it easier for drivers and pedestrians to see the road:",
        "examples": [
          "Curb extensions should be long enough to \"daylight\" the crossing, i.e., provide open sight lines to the pedestrian crossing for approaching motorists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible for the public to know about something such as a hidden problem, process, or secret:",
        "examples": [
          "News coverage of the crisis has daylighted it for the wider community.",
          "They have succeeded in daylighting a century and a half of voter suppression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "natural light from the sun, or the period during a day when there is light:",
        "examples": [
          "She had little free time during the daylight hours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "daylights": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the period when there is) natural light from the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "The colours look much better in daylight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use natural light from the sun in a building, rather than artificial light:",
        "examples": [
          "The paintings will be displayed in large daylit galleries.",
          "The space is daylighted and there are also LED lights for night use."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something open to the air and light again, especially a stream that has been covered over by land, buildings, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The district recently daylighted a creek by digging up a stretch that had been buried beneath a school.",
          "There is a plan to daylight the section of the stream that runs through a 30-inch underground pipe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent cars from parking near pedestrian crossings (= places where vehicles stop to let people walk across the road) or road junctions (= places where roads meet) to make it easier for drivers and pedestrians to see the road:",
        "examples": [
          "Curb extensions should be long enough to \"daylight\" the crossing, i.e., provide open sight lines to the pedestrian crossing for approaching motorists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible for the public to know about something such as a hidden problem, process, or secret:",
        "examples": [
          "News coverage of the crisis has daylighted it for the wider community.",
          "They have succeeded in daylighting a century and a half of voter suppression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "natural light from the sun, or the period during a day when there is light:",
        "examples": [
          "She had little free time during the daylight hours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "daytime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the period between the time when the sun rises and the time it goes down, or the part of the day that is neither evening nor night:",
        "examples": [
          "in the daytime I tend to sleep in the daytime and study at night.",
          "during the daytime She saw very little of her family during the daytime.",
          "a regular daytime job",
          "a daytime phone number",
          "daytime television"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of each day when the sun is up and there is light",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "daze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to think clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wandering around in a daze this morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dazed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very confused and unable to think clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "You're looking rather dazed - is something wrong?",
          "a dazed expression"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "confused or unable to think clearly, esp. as a result of an injury or from shock:",
        "examples": [
          "The driver in the accident appeared dazed but not badly hurt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dazzle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If light dazzles you, it makes you unable to see for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "I was dazzled by the sunlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are dazzled by someone or something, you think they are extremely good and exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "I was dazzled by his charm and good looks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel strong admiration of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He was dazzled by Rome’s architectural treasures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person or animal dazzled by a light cannot see because the light is too bright to look at.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dazzled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If light dazzles you, it makes you unable to see for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "I was dazzled by the sunlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are dazzled by someone or something, you think they are extremely good and exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "I was dazzled by his charm and good looks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dazzling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A dazzling light is so bright that you cannot see for a short time after looking at it:",
        "examples": [
          "a dazzling white light"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely attractive or exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "dazzling good looks",
          "a dazzling smile",
          "a dazzling performance/display"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing or likely to cause strong admiration:",
        "examples": [
          "A dazzling smile flashed across his face."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dc": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for direct current: electrical current that always flows in one direction",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the District of Columbia: an area of the eastern US that has the same borders as the US capital, Washington, and is not part of a US state",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "de": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to add the meaning \"opposite\", \"remove\", or \"reduce\" to a noun or verb:",
        "examples": [
          "deforestation",
          "the denationalization of the coal industry",
          "Once you've written a computer program, you have to debug (= remove the errors from) it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Delaware: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "deacon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in some churches, an official, either male or female, who is below a priest in rank and who performs some of the duties of a priest",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some churches, a lay person (= an ordinary person without religious training) who helps with the running and organization of the church",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some church groups) a church official of lower rank than a priest, or a church member who helps a minister",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "deactivate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be no longer active or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "All chemical weapons facilities will be deactivated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deactivated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be no longer active or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "All chemical weapons facilities will be deactivated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deactivating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be no longer active or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "All chemical weapons facilities will be deactivated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deadbeat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not willing to work, does not behave in a responsible way, and does not fit into ordinary society:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a real deadbeat who's never had a proper job.",
          "[ as form of address ] Come off it, deadbeat, you're never going to get anywhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that is not willing to pay debts or accept responsibility",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not willing to pay debts or accept responsibilities:",
        "examples": [
          "The new law is aimed at deadbeat landlords who owe $22 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who owes money and does not pay it, or someone who avoids doing work",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who tries to avoid paying money that they owe:",
        "examples": [
          "I keep reminding my mortgage company that I'm not a deadbeat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deadliest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "likely to cause death:",
        "examples": [
          "a deadly virus",
          "deadly weapon He was arrested for carrying concealed deadly weapons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete or extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "deadly enemy They have been deadly enemies ever since Mark stole Greg's girlfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely boring:",
        "examples": [
          "The party was deadly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely or extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "deadly serious I thought she was joking but she was deadly serious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dangerous and able to kill:",
        "examples": [
          "a deadly poison"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deadline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a time or day by which something must be done:",
        "examples": [
          "meet a deadline There's no way I can meet that deadline.",
          "tight deadline We're working to a tight deadline (= we do not have much time to finish the work).",
          "miss a deadline I'm afraid you've missed the deadline - the deadline for applications was 30 May."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time or day by which something must be done:",
        "examples": [
          "The deadline for filing income taxes is April 15th."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time or date by which something must be done:",
        "examples": [
          "The application deadline is February 16.",
          "a deadline of March 21/5 o'clock/next Thursday, etc. We have already agreed a deadline of July 1 2011.",
          "a July/Monday/midnight deadline 900,000 applications were handed in by yesterday's noon deadline.",
          "The deadline for bids was yesterday lunchtime.",
          "a deadline to do sth They have been given a 12-month deadline to create a plan for the region.",
          "a strict/tight deadline We had a very tight deadline to keep to on the project and things were getting tense.",
          "set/give a deadline They have set us a deadline of 30 July to pay the money.",
          "meet/make a deadline She was worried that they would not meet the deadline and that penalties would be imposed.",
          "We hit delays and asked to extend the deadline.",
          "If you miss the deadline your application cannot be considered.",
          "a deadline approaches/looms The deadline was looming and things were getting tense in the office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deadlines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a time or day by which something must be done:",
        "examples": [
          "meet a deadline There's no way I can meet that deadline.",
          "tight deadline We're working to a tight deadline (= we do not have much time to finish the work).",
          "miss a deadline I'm afraid you've missed the deadline - the deadline for applications was 30 May."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time or day by which something must be done:",
        "examples": [
          "The deadline for filing income taxes is April 15th."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time or date by which something must be done:",
        "examples": [
          "The application deadline is February 16.",
          "a deadline of March 21/5 o'clock/next Thursday, etc. We have already agreed a deadline of July 1 2011.",
          "a July/Monday/midnight deadline 900,000 applications were handed in by yesterday's noon deadline.",
          "The deadline for bids was yesterday lunchtime.",
          "a deadline to do sth They have been given a 12-month deadline to create a plan for the region.",
          "a strict/tight deadline We had a very tight deadline to keep to on the project and things were getting tense.",
          "set/give a deadline They have set us a deadline of 30 July to pay the money.",
          "meet/make a deadline She was worried that they would not meet the deadline and that penalties would be imposed.",
          "We hit delays and asked to extend the deadline.",
          "If you miss the deadline your application cannot be considered.",
          "a deadline approaches/looms The deadline was looming and things were getting tense in the office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deadly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "likely to cause death:",
        "examples": [
          "a deadly virus",
          "deadly weapon He was arrested for carrying concealed deadly weapons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete or extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "deadly enemy They have been deadly enemies ever since Mark stole Greg's girlfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely boring:",
        "examples": [
          "The party was deadly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely or extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "deadly serious I thought she was joking but she was deadly serious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dangerous and able to kill:",
        "examples": [
          "a deadly poison"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deaf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to hear, either completely or partly:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been totally/partially deaf since birth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unwilling to listen:",
        "examples": [
          "deaf to The local council has remained deaf to all the objections to its proposals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are unable to hear:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the TV programmes are broadcast with subtitles for the deaf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to hear:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s becoming increasingly deaf."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deafening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely loud:",
        "examples": [
          "The music was deafening.",
          "We could hear the deafening sound of the explosions as the missiles hit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "silence or lack of response, when people expect you to speak or act:",
        "examples": [
          "All my requests have been met with deafening silence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a sound) extremely loud:",
        "examples": [
          "a deafening explosion",
          "deafening applause"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dealer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who trades in something:",
        "examples": [
          "a second-hand car dealer",
          "It has been alleged that the minister received a secret payoff from an arms dealer.",
          "He is a dealer in Oriental carpets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who sells illegal drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "As with other drugs, the danger is when dealers mix ecstasy with other substances.",
          "His dealer persuaded him to try heroin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who deals the cards in a game:",
        "examples": [
          "Shuffle the cards, pick a new dealer, and begin again.",
          "The deck is changed only when the dealer changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that buys and sells something:",
        "examples": [
          "an antiques dealer",
          "a used-car dealer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or a person that sells a particular type of product:",
        "examples": [
          "a car/auto/motor dealer",
          "art/arms/scrap metal dealer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that buys and sells shares, currencies, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Bonuses paid to City of London dealers rose sharply this year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dealers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who trades in something:",
        "examples": [
          "a second-hand car dealer",
          "It has been alleged that the minister received a secret payoff from an arms dealer.",
          "He is a dealer in Oriental carpets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who sells illegal drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "As with other drugs, the danger is when dealers mix ecstasy with other substances.",
          "His dealer persuaded him to try heroin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who deals the cards in a game:",
        "examples": [
          "Shuffle the cards, pick a new dealer, and begin again.",
          "The deck is changed only when the dealer changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that buys and sells something:",
        "examples": [
          "an antiques dealer",
          "a used-car dealer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or a person that sells a particular type of product:",
        "examples": [
          "a car/auto/motor dealer",
          "art/arms/scrap metal dealer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that buys and sells shares, currencies, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Bonuses paid to City of London dealers rose sharply this year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dealership": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a business that has permission to sell products from a particular company, especially cars:",
        "examples": [
          "car dealership The street was lined with fast food restaurants, car dealerships, and electronics shopsstores.",
          "He was a salesman at a Toyota dealership."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that has the right to sell a company’s products in a particular area using the company’s name:",
        "examples": [
          "a Toyota dealership"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that sells a particular product, especially a particular make of car:",
        "examples": [
          "a car/auto/motor dealership",
          "a Ford/Nissan, etc. dealership"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dealerships": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a business that has permission to sell products from a particular company, especially cars:",
        "examples": [
          "car dealership The street was lined with fast food restaurants, car dealerships, and electronics shopsstores.",
          "He was a salesman at a Toyota dealership."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that has the right to sell a company’s products in a particular area using the company’s name:",
        "examples": [
          "a Toyota dealership"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that sells a particular product, especially a particular make of car:",
        "examples": [
          "a car/auto/motor dealership",
          "a Ford/Nissan, etc. dealership"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dealing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of selling illegal drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "There's dealing going on in our streets, right outside our houses.",
          "The two men were convicted of dealing.",
          "cocaine/heroin dealing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying and selling shares, or a sale of shares:",
        "examples": [
          "The London Stock Exchange embraced computer-based dealing.",
          "Dealings should have been disclosed by 12 noon on the business day following the relevant dealing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "activities involving buying and selling or business in general:",
        "examples": [
          "The course promised to teach the art of property dealing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "activities involving other people, especially in business:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you had any dealings with their Paris office?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying and selling shares, currencies, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "share/currency dealing Online share dealing has grown dramatically over the past few years.",
          "Towards the end of the day there was another round of heavy dealing in the company's shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing business:",
        "examples": [
          "fair/honest dealing Our company maintains a reputation for fair dealing in all its transactions.",
          "dodgy/shady dealing Many institutions have been badly damaged by dodgy corporate dealing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "business activities involving other people:",
        "examples": [
          "They suspended all dealings with the company when the falsification scandal was revealed.",
          "business/financial dealings She protested that her business dealings with the company had been completely legitimate.",
          "His agent told us that he had never met or had any dealings with her.",
          "in his/her/your dealings with sb/sth The code says officials must be \"courteous, objective, and impartial\" in their dealings with the public."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dealings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "activities involving other people, especially in business:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you had any dealings with their Paris office?",
          "He was asked questions about his dealings in the oil industry.",
          "We want public officials who are above reproach in their business and personal dealings.",
          "He resigned after an article appeared about his financial dealings with the regime.",
          "They've been accused of some shady dealings going back a decade or more.",
          "The case revealed the murky dealings sometimes involved in football signings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "activities or relations involving other people, esp. in business:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accused of being involved in shady financial dealings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an agreement or an arrangement, especially in business:",
        "examples": [
          "a business deal",
          "make a deal The unions and management have made a two-year pay and productivity deal.",
          "make a deal with I'll make a deal with you - you wash the car and I'll let you use it tonight.",
          "do a deal with I think we might be able to do a deal with the local chief of police.",
          "a good deal on She got a good deal (= paid a low price) on her new house.",
          "get a raw deal Is industry getting a raw deal from (= being unfairly treated by) the EU?",
          "get a rough deal They argued that customers in rural districts got a rough deal from the gas suppliers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "She spends a good deal of her time in China."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of dealing (= sharing out) something, especially playing cards:",
        "examples": [
          "It's your deal (= turn to deal)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pale, soft wood of a pine or fir tree (= types of tree that do not lose their leaves), used for making furniture, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The book cases were made of deal.",
          "a deal table"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do business:",
        "examples": [
          "deal with We only deal with companies which have a good credit record.",
          "slang How long had she been dealing (= selling drugs) before she was arrested?",
          "slang He was suspected of dealing (= selling) cocaine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or share out something, especially playing cards:",
        "examples": [
          "Whose turn is it to deal?",
          "Angie smiled as she dealt the cards.",
          "deal out Would you like to deal out the cards?",
          "[ + two objects ] Deal them five cards each./Deal five cards to each of them.",
          "deal something out to someone We have only a small amount of food and clothing to deal out to each refugee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something, usually a plan or hope, to fail or to be affected very badly:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest trade figures have dealt a severe blow to hopes of an early economic recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement or arrangement, esp. in business:",
        "examples": [
          "They bargained with each other but finally agreed to a deal.",
          "She got a really good deal (= paid a low price) on her new car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount or very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She used to talk a great deal about her childhood in Indiana."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a turn to give out playing cards:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s your deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do business with or be involved with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We only deal with companies that have a good credit record.",
          "[ I ] They mainly deal in (= buy and sell) mutual funds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or give out something, esp. playing cards:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] Whose turn is it to deal (the cards)?",
          "[ T ] fig. Tonight’s defeat dealt a blow to (= damaged) her hopes of making it to the finals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement or arrangement made between two people or companies:",
        "examples": [
          "do/make a deal A spokeswoman for the agency said they would not give any further information until they are close to making a deal.",
          "cut/strike a deal After several weeks of talks no deal has been struck.",
          "close/seal a deal They anticipate closing the deal in 60 to 90 days, pending environmental and financial reviews.",
          "back out of/pull out of a deal He suspected them of trying to back out of the deal.",
          "Green only goes into business deals if he can see a way of turning a problem into a profit.",
          "The President's team has been very active in pushing trade deals.",
          "We did a great deal with our suppliers.",
          "The proposed deal between the two companies had fallen through.",
          "a £20 million/$14bn, etc. deal Stannard bought the company in a £20 million deal.",
          "a deal to do sth This week the company concluded a deal to sell 313 of its stores."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good, or lower than usual, price:",
        "examples": [
          "a good/excellent, etc. deal I got a good deal on my new phone contract.",
          "a deal on sth The hotel also offers deals on the hire of bicycles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement or arrangement that has been made and is now certain to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The takeover is far from a done deal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dealt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dean": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official of high rank in a college or university who is responsible for the organization of a department or departments:",
        "examples": [
          "She is the new dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences.",
          "the Dean of Medicine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone among a group of people who has worked the longest in the particular job or activity they share, and who is their unofficial leader:",
        "examples": [
          "Parsons is the dean of the TV news correspondents at Channel Nine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a priest of high rank in the Church of England or the Roman Catholic Church, who is in charge of managing a large church or cathedral",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a high-ranking official in a college or university responsible for a department, teachers, students, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Langer is the dean of the law school."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "loved or liked very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a very dear friend.",
          "dear to He was very dear to me.",
          "This place is very dear to me - we came here on our honeymoon.",
          "What a dear (= very attractive) little kitten!",
          "my dear My dear Gina - how nice to see you!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the beginning of a letter to greet the person you are writing to:",
        "examples": [
          "Dear Kerry/Mum and Dad/Ms Smith/Sir"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing too much:",
        "examples": [
          "The food was good but very dear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in expressions of anger, disappointment, sadness, or surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "oh dear Oh dear! I've lost my keys again.",
          "dear me Dear me, it's already 4.30 and I said I'd be home by 5.00!",
          "Dearie me, what a mess!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kind person:",
        "examples": [
          "Annie's such a dear - she's brought me breakfast in bed every morning this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to address someone you love or are being friendly to, not used between men:",
        "examples": [
          "Here's your receipt, dear.",
          "Would you like a drink, dear?",
          "my dear Lovely to see you, my dear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loved or greatly liked:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a dear friend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dear is used at the beginning of a letter to greet the person you are writing to:",
        "examples": [
          "Dear Kerrie/Mom and Dad/Ms. Smith/Sir"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dearest can be used in a letter to greet someone you love:",
        "examples": [
          "Dearest Ben, I think of you every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express annoyance, disappointment, unhappiness, or surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh dear! I’ve lost my keys again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is loved or greatly liked:",
        "examples": [
          "Annie’s such a dear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dear is used to address someone in a friendly way, esp. someone you love or a child:",
        "examples": [
          "Have something to eat, dear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "Tourist restaurants are too dear for the locals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to have a lot problems or to lose a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The Government's lack of knowledge about IT systems has undoubtedly cost it dear."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dearest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used when writing to someone you love:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Dearest Kitty,\" she wrote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when writing or speaking to someone you love:",
        "examples": [
          "my dearest Come, my dearest, it's getting late."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dearie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a friendly form of address, not used between men:",
        "examples": [
          "Here's your change, dearie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dearly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.",
          "We would dearly love to sell our house and move to France."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "dearly priced"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suffer a lot as a result of a particular action or event:",
        "examples": [
          "pay dearly for If you refuse to cooperate with us, you will pay dearly for it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very much:",
        "examples": [
          "We would dearly love to move to the country.",
          "You’ll pay dearly for breaking the law in this town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dears": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "loved or liked very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a very dear friend.",
          "dear to He was very dear to me.",
          "This place is very dear to me - we came here on our honeymoon.",
          "What a dear (= very attractive) little kitten!",
          "my dear My dear Gina - how nice to see you!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the beginning of a letter to greet the person you are writing to:",
        "examples": [
          "Dear Kerry/Mum and Dad/Ms Smith/Sir"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing too much:",
        "examples": [
          "The food was good but very dear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in expressions of anger, disappointment, sadness, or surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "oh dear Oh dear! I've lost my keys again.",
          "dear me Dear me, it's already 4.30 and I said I'd be home by 5.00!",
          "Dearie me, what a mess!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kind person:",
        "examples": [
          "Annie's such a dear - she's brought me breakfast in bed every morning this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to address someone you love or are being friendly to, not used between men:",
        "examples": [
          "Here's your receipt, dear.",
          "Would you like a drink, dear?",
          "my dear Lovely to see you, my dear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loved or greatly liked:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a dear friend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dear is used at the beginning of a letter to greet the person you are writing to:",
        "examples": [
          "Dear Kerrie/Mom and Dad/Ms. Smith/Sir"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dearest can be used in a letter to greet someone you love:",
        "examples": [
          "Dearest Ben, I think of you every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express annoyance, disappointment, unhappiness, or surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh dear! I’ve lost my keys again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is loved or greatly liked:",
        "examples": [
          "Annie’s such a dear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dear is used to address someone in a friendly way, esp. someone you love or a child:",
        "examples": [
          "Have something to eat, dear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "Tourist restaurants are too dear for the locals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to have a lot problems or to lose a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The Government's lack of knowledge about IT systems has undoubtedly cost it dear."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "death": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the end of life:",
        "examples": [
          "The disease causes thousands of deaths a year.",
          "Do you believe in life after death?",
          "He never got over the death of his daughter.",
          "death threats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely bored, frightened, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She's frightened to death of snakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "until you die:",
        "examples": [
          "The animals burned to death in the barn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cause of the end of life, or the end or destruction of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The failure of the family business was the death of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of life:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a sudden/natural death",
          "[ U ] I hope she finds the peace in death she never found in life.",
          "[ U ] Fire ants stung a woman to death (= caused her to die)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deathbed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the bed that someone dies in or is dying in:",
        "examples": [
          "from your deathbed She spoke to her family from her deathbed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deathly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extreme in a way that is unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "deathly silence After he had spoken, a deathly silence fell on the room.",
          "deathly hush The artillery bombardment was followed by a deathly hush in the trenches.",
          "deathly quiet Everyone had gone and the house was deathly quiet.",
          "deathly pale She went deathly pale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "seeming like death:",
        "examples": [
          "Madeline looked deathly pale.",
          "The crowd was deathly silent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deaths": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the end of life:",
        "examples": [
          "The disease causes thousands of deaths a year.",
          "Do you believe in life after death?",
          "He never got over the death of his daughter.",
          "death threats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely bored, frightened, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She's frightened to death of snakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "until you die:",
        "examples": [
          "The animals burned to death in the barn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cause of the end of life, or the end or destruction of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The failure of the family business was the death of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of life:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a sudden/natural death",
          "[ U ] I hope she finds the peace in death she never found in life.",
          "[ U ] Fire ants stung a woman to death (= caused her to die)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "debacle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a complete failure, especially because of bad planning and organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The collapse of the company was described as the greatest financial debacle in US history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event or situation that is a complete failure:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate’s behavior during the debate turned what could have been a victory into a political debacle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "debatable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not clear or certain because different people may have different opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] It's debatable whether a university degree helps at all.",
          "The value of some of the experiments is debatable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not clear, not certain, or not fixed; possibly not true:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s debatable whether he could get a fair trial here."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "debate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a) serious discussion of a subject in which many people take part:",
        "examples": [
          "Education is the current focus of public debate.",
          "for debate How we proceed from here is a matter for debate.",
          "debate about Over the years we have had several debates about future policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competition in which teams of people, often students, discuss a subject and the team that is judged to make the best arguments wins:",
        "examples": [
          "The team won their Round 3 debate against Mitcham Girls High School.",
          "The students were taking part in a debate contest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discuss a subject in a formal way:",
        "examples": [
          "In Parliament today, MPs debated the Finance Bill.",
          "They had been debating for several hours without reaching a conclusion.",
          "[ + question word ] The authorities debated whether to build a new car park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make a decision about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] We debated whether to take the earlier train.",
          "I'm still debating what colour to paint the walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a discussion, esp. one in which several people with different opinions about something discuss them seriously, or the process of discussing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Education is always a topic of interest and public debate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "debated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discuss a subject in a formal way:",
        "examples": [
          "In Parliament today, MPs debated the Finance Bill.",
          "They had been debating for several hours without reaching a conclusion.",
          "[ + question word ] The authorities debated whether to build a new car park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make a decision about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] We debated whether to take the earlier train.",
          "I'm still debating what colour to paint the walls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "debates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a) serious discussion of a subject in which many people take part:",
        "examples": [
          "Education is the current focus of public debate.",
          "for debate How we proceed from here is a matter for debate.",
          "debate about Over the years we have had several debates about future policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competition in which teams of people, often students, discuss a subject and the team that is judged to make the best arguments wins:",
        "examples": [
          "The team won their Round 3 debate against Mitcham Girls High School.",
          "The students were taking part in a debate contest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discuss a subject in a formal way:",
        "examples": [
          "In Parliament today, MPs debated the Finance Bill.",
          "They had been debating for several hours without reaching a conclusion.",
          "[ + question word ] The authorities debated whether to build a new car park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make a decision about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] We debated whether to take the earlier train.",
          "I'm still debating what colour to paint the walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a discussion, esp. one in which several people with different opinions about something discuss them seriously, or the process of discussing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Education is always a topic of interest and public debate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "debating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discuss a subject in a formal way:",
        "examples": [
          "In Parliament today, MPs debated the Finance Bill.",
          "They had been debating for several hours without reaching a conclusion.",
          "[ + question word ] The authorities debated whether to build a new car park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make a decision about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] We debated whether to take the earlier train.",
          "I'm still debating what colour to paint the walls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "debauchery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bad sexual behaviour, drinking too much alcohol, taking drugs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a life of debauchery"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "debilitating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making someone or something physically weak:",
        "examples": [
          "a debilitating condition/disease",
          "Diabetes can be severely debilitating or even life-threatening if not treated regularly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing weakness:",
        "examples": [
          "Strokes are a common debilitating condition of old age."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "debit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a record of) money taken out of a bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "in debit UK The account was in debit at the end of the month (= more money had been spent than was in the account at that time).",
          "Debits are shown in the left-hand column."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take money out of an account or keep a record of this:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank debited my account.",
          "debit something from something The bank debited the money from my account.",
          "debit something to something UK The unauthorized borrowing fee will be debited to your account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money taken out of a financial account, or a record of money taken",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is taken out of a bank account, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Once your contract with them ends, the company should no longer take monthly debits from your account.",
          "The statement showed a debit of £350 on January 22."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of taking money from a bank account, etc., for example, by using a debit card:",
        "examples": [
          "When you swipe your card at the checkout line, you'll be asked if you want to pay by debit or credit.",
          "debit payment/transaction/purchase",
          "I had lost the original invoice but I still had the debit receipt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount recorded that is recorded in a company's financial accounts which represents money that has been used to pay an expense or buy an asset. In double-entry bookkeeping debits are recorded on the left-hand side (= the debit side) of the accounts:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the principles of accounting is that the debits recorded in a ledger should equal or balance the credits in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a bank account, etc. is in debit, more money has been taken out of it than was originally put into it or paid:",
        "examples": [
          "These transactions had put his account in debit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or pay money out of a bank account, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Your account will be debited as soon as your order has been shipped.",
          "debit an account/card with sth By agreeing to these conditions, you give permission for us to debit your credit card with the amount stated above.",
          "debit sth from sb’s account She later discovered that the bank had accidentally debited $517.23 from her account twice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record an amount in a company's financial accounts which represents money that has been used to pay an expense or buy an asset. In double-entry bookkeeping this is done on the left-hand side (= the debit side) of the accounts.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "debrief": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to question someone in detail about work they have done for you:",
        "examples": [
          "The pilots were thoroughly debriefed after every mission.",
          "a debriefing session"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to question someone in detail to get useful information about something that person has done for you:",
        "examples": [
          "After every flight, engineers thoroughly debrief the test pilot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "debriefed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to question someone in detail about work they have done for you:",
        "examples": [
          "The pilots were thoroughly debriefed after every mission.",
          "a debriefing session"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "debriefing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a meeting that takes place in order to get information about a particular piece of work that has been finished, for example about what was done successfully and what was not:",
        "examples": [
          "debriefing sessions"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "debris": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "broken or torn pieces of something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "Debris from the aircraft was scattered over a large area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "broken or torn pieces left from the destruction of something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "After the tornado, debris from damaged trees and houses littered the town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "debt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something, especially money, that is owed to someone else, or the state of owing something:",
        "examples": [
          "pay off a debt He managed to pay off his debts in two years.",
          "run up a debt The company ran up huge debts.",
          "in debt to They are in debt to (= owe money to) the bank.",
          "get into debt He got into debt (= borrowed money) after he lost his job.",
          "deep in debt The company is deep in debt (= owes a lot of money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something owed, esp. money:",
        "examples": [
          "He managed to pay off his debts in two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are in debt, you owe money:",
        "examples": [
          "We seem to be perpetually in debt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you go into debt, you borrow money.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that is owed by a person, company, country, etc. and that they usually have to pay interest on:",
        "examples": [
          "Financing will consist of $200 million of debt in the form of a five-year term loan.",
          "Companies become insolvent because they cannot pay their debts.",
          "amass/incur/run up a debt of Investors fear the insurance company will have amassed debts of more than €22.5 million by the end of the year.",
          "repay/pay off/clear a debt When applying for a loan, customers may be required to prove their ability to repay the debt.",
          "settle/resolve/retire a debt The country's foreign exchange reserves were adequate to settle the entire debt this year.",
          "cut/pay down/reduce a debt Our credit counselors will work with you to help you to reduce your debt.",
          "refinance/reschedule/restructure a debt The plan also includes restructuring of long-term debts at lower interest rates.",
          "write off/cancel a debt State law allows cities to write off uncollectable debts with the approval of the city council.",
          "If the market does not improve, these businesses may not be able to service their debts, and we may see more bankruptcies.",
          "This arrangement is useful for those who need to consolidate their debts .",
          "be burdened/saddled with debt(s) Young college graduates are saddled with crippling debts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation of owing money, or of not having enough money to pay what you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "consumer/corporate/federal debt Consumer debt is high, with record-level defaults on credit cards and mortgage loans.",
          "Now solvent, the conglomerate was $14 billion in debt when Jones took over as the new CEO.",
          "fall/get/go into debt With college tuition and housing prices rising, more and more families are falling into debt.",
          "get/keep/stay out of debt By setting up a debt repayment plan he was able to pay off his creditors and stay out of debt for good."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "debtors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "debts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something, especially money, that is owed to someone else, or the state of owing something:",
        "examples": [
          "pay off a debt He managed to pay off his debts in two years.",
          "run up a debt The company ran up huge debts.",
          "in debt to They are in debt to (= owe money to) the bank.",
          "get into debt He got into debt (= borrowed money) after he lost his job.",
          "deep in debt The company is deep in debt (= owes a lot of money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something owed, esp. money:",
        "examples": [
          "He managed to pay off his debts in two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are in debt, you owe money:",
        "examples": [
          "We seem to be perpetually in debt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you go into debt, you borrow money.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that is owed by a person, company, country, etc. and that they usually have to pay interest on:",
        "examples": [
          "Financing will consist of $200 million of debt in the form of a five-year term loan.",
          "Companies become insolvent because they cannot pay their debts.",
          "amass/incur/run up a debt of Investors fear the insurance company will have amassed debts of more than €22.5 million by the end of the year.",
          "repay/pay off/clear a debt When applying for a loan, customers may be required to prove their ability to repay the debt.",
          "settle/resolve/retire a debt The country's foreign exchange reserves were adequate to settle the entire debt this year.",
          "cut/pay down/reduce a debt Our credit counselors will work with you to help you to reduce your debt.",
          "refinance/reschedule/restructure a debt The plan also includes restructuring of long-term debts at lower interest rates.",
          "write off/cancel a debt State law allows cities to write off uncollectable debts with the approval of the city council.",
          "If the market does not improve, these businesses may not be able to service their debts, and we may see more bankruptcies.",
          "This arrangement is useful for those who need to consolidate their debts .",
          "be burdened/saddled with debt(s) Young college graduates are saddled with crippling debts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation of owing money, or of not having enough money to pay what you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "consumer/corporate/federal debt Consumer debt is high, with record-level defaults on credit cards and mortgage loans.",
          "Now solvent, the conglomerate was $14 billion in debt when Jones took over as the new CEO.",
          "fall/get/go into debt With college tuition and housing prices rising, more and more families are falling into debt.",
          "get/keep/stay out of debt By setting up a debt repayment plan he was able to pay off his creditors and stay out of debt for good."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "debut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the occasion when someone performs or presents something to the public for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "make your debut She made her professional stage debut in Swan Lake.",
          "debut as He started as an actor, making his debut as a director in 1990.",
          "Her debut as Juliet in \"Romeo and Juliet\" was enthusiastically received by critics.",
          "her debut (= first) album"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform or appear in public, or to be shown or introduced to the public, for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "The Broadway show debuted last year to great acclaim.",
          "The museum recently debuted a brand-new, never-before-seen exhibit, \"Living in Space.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a first public appearance or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Cassavetes made his film debut in “Taxi” in 1953."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first time that something appears in public, or that a product, service, or shares become available to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares in the company rose 12% on their stock market debut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company debuts a product, service , or share, or if it debuts, it becomes available to the public for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has recently debuted its new website.",
          "Drug discount cards, approved by Medicare, debuted last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "debutante": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rich young woman who, especially in the past in Britain, went to a number of social events as a way of being introduced to other young people of high social rank:",
        "examples": [
          "a debutantes' ball"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of ten years, especially a period such as 2010 to 2019",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of ten years:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy is growing at its fastest rate this decade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Decades means a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "They’re enjoying new popularity after decades of neglect."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decadence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "low moral standards and behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "Western decadence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of low standards in a society; social decay",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "decadent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A decadent person or group has low moral standards:",
        "examples": [
          "a decadent society",
          "the decadent court surrounding the king",
          "humorous Champagne and chocolates for breakfast - how decadent!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decades": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of ten years, especially a period such as 2010 to 2019",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of ten years:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy is growing at its fastest rate this decade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Decades means a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "They’re enjoying new popularity after decades of neglect."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decaf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having had some or all of the caffeine (= a chemical substance that makes you feel more awake) removed; short for",
        "examples": [
          "She suggests teens drink decaf coffee, so as to avoid the harmful effects of caffeine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coffee or tea from which some or all of the caffeine (= a chemical substance) has been removed; a cup, etc. of this type of drink:",
        "examples": [
          "a cup of decaf",
          "Just a decaf for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coffee that has had caffeine (= a chemical substance) removed:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have any decaf?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a picture or design printed on special paper, that can be put onto another surface, such as metal or glass",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture or design on special paper, which can be put onto another surface, such as metal or glass",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "decals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a picture or design printed on special paper, that can be put onto another surface, such as metal or glass",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture or design on special paper, which can be put onto another surface, such as metal or glass",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "decanter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a decorative glass container for wine and other alcoholic drinks, with a part that fits into the top for closing it:",
        "examples": [
          "a cut-glass sherry decanter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attractive glass bottle used for storing and serving liquids",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "decapitated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut off the head of a person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "decapitation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of cutting off the head of a person or an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The horror film features gruesome decapitations.",
          "The guillotine was a machine that killed by decapitation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decathlon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a competition in which an athlete competes in ten sports events",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competition in which male athletes compete in ten sporting events over two days",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "decay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become gradually damaged, worse, or less; to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Sugar makes your teeth decay.",
          "The role of the extended family has been decaying for some time.",
          "Pollution has decayed the surface of the stonework on the front of the cathedral.",
          "the smell of decaying meat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a radioactive substance decays, it changes to a different form, producing radiation:",
        "examples": [
          "decay into Radioactive uranium decays into stable lead at a known rate.",
          "As the actinium-225 decays, it gives off short-lived, highly energized alpha particles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of decaying:",
        "examples": [
          "environmental/industrial/moral/urban decay",
          "dental/tooth decay",
          "fall into decay The buildings had started to fall into decay.",
          "in decay This industry has been in decay for some time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which a radioactive substance changes to a different form, producing radiation:",
        "examples": [
          "Radon is emitted in the natural decay of radioactive materials in rock and soil.",
          "the decay rate of beryllium-7"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "damage, or a state that becomes gradually worse:",
        "examples": [
          "The dentist says I have a lot of tooth decay.",
          "There’s still too much crime, poverty, and decay in the neighborhood.",
          "Your attitude just contributes to the growing social decay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which a radioactive substance breaks down and sends out harmful radiation",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "decaying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become gradually damaged, worse, or less; to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Sugar makes your teeth decay.",
          "The role of the extended family has been decaying for some time.",
          "Pollution has decayed the surface of the stonework on the front of the cathedral.",
          "the smell of decaying meat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a radioactive substance decays, it changes to a different form, producing radiation:",
        "examples": [
          "decay into Radioactive uranium decays into stable lead at a known rate.",
          "As the actinium-225 decays, it gives off short-lived, highly energized alpha particles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deceased": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dead:",
        "examples": [
          "the recently deceased Member of Parliament"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has recently died:",
        "examples": [
          "The deceased shot her mother before killing herself.",
          "Five of the deceased were employed by the club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dead:",
        "examples": [
          "The paintings are by his deceased brother, Dan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has recently died:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be no service, at the deceased’s request."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dead:",
        "examples": [
          "A death certificate for the deceased owner of the property is required."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in official documents as a way of referring to a person who has died:",
        "examples": [
          "Executors have the authority to administer the estate of the deceased."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deceit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an act of) keeping the truth hidden, especially to get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "The story is about theft, fraud, and deceit on an incredible scale.",
          "When the newspapers published the full story, all his earlier deceits were revealed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "speech or behavior that keeps the truth hidden:",
        "examples": [
          "All we hear from them are lies and deceit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dishonest or illegal methods used by a person or organization in order to get something or to make people believe that something is true when it is not:",
        "examples": [
          "The company filed a legal claim alleging deceit and breach of contract."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deceitful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dishonest or hiding the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "deceitful behaviour",
          "He never struck me as deceitful before."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deceive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone that something false is the truth, or to keep the truth hidden from someone for your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "The company deceived customers by selling old computers as new ones.",
          "deceive someone into doing something The sound of the door closing deceived me into thinking they had gone out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "She thinks he'll come back, but she's deceiving herself.",
          "Her main character flaw is her readiness to deceive herself.",
          "He insists that she loves him, but really, he's deceiving himself.",
          "Unless I'm deceiving myself, I think we have a very good friendship.",
          "I don't think they can face the truth so they deceive themselves.",
          "People deceive themselves with their own version of events."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone that something false is the truth; trick or fool:",
        "examples": [
          "Some parents try to deceive school officials and enroll their children in other districts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you deceive yourself, you pretend something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "We should not deceive ourselves into thinking this will be the end of it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use dishonest or illegal methods to get something or to make people believe that something is true when it is not:",
        "examples": [
          "These were fraudulent transactions aimed at deceiving creditors and investors.",
          "intention/intent to deceive A spokesman for the bank maintained that there had been no intent to deceive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem better than it actually is:",
        "examples": [
          "The FTSE-100 flattered to deceive, as it broke through the 5000 barrier only to fall back again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deceived": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone that something false is the truth, or to keep the truth hidden from someone for your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "The company deceived customers by selling old computers as new ones.",
          "deceive someone into doing something The sound of the door closing deceived me into thinking they had gone out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "She thinks he'll come back, but she's deceiving herself.",
          "Her main character flaw is her readiness to deceive herself.",
          "He insists that she loves him, but really, he's deceiving himself.",
          "Unless I'm deceiving myself, I think we have a very good friendship.",
          "I don't think they can face the truth so they deceive themselves.",
          "People deceive themselves with their own version of events."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deceiver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who deceives people:",
        "examples": [
          "It could be difficult to detect a lie, especially from a well-practised deceiver.",
          "Companies are becoming increasingly interested in spotting deceivers who apply to work for them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deceiving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone that something false is the truth, or to keep the truth hidden from someone for your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "The company deceived customers by selling old computers as new ones.",
          "deceive someone into doing something The sound of the door closing deceived me into thinking they had gone out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "She thinks he'll come back, but she's deceiving herself.",
          "Her main character flaw is her readiness to deceive herself.",
          "He insists that she loves him, but really, he's deceiving himself.",
          "Unless I'm deceiving myself, I think we have a very good friendship.",
          "I don't think they can face the truth so they deceive themselves.",
          "People deceive themselves with their own version of events."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "december": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the twelfth and last month of the year, after November and before January:",
        "examples": [
          "in December My parents got married in December.",
          "We went to Mexico on 12 December.",
          "last December Their baby was born last December."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the twelfth and last month of the year, after November and before January",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "decency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that is good, moral, and acceptable in society:",
        "examples": [
          "a sense of decency",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She didn't even have the decency to apologize."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the acceptable or expected ways of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "observe the decencies I hate going to funerals, but you must observe the decencies (= it is something you should do)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behavior that is good, moral and acceptable in society:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She didn’t even have the decency to apologize."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "socially acceptable or good:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone should be entitled to a decent wage/standard of living.",
          "I thought he was a decent person.",
          "it is decent of It was very decent (= kind) of you to help.",
          "It made quite a decent-sized (= large) hole.",
          "do the decent thing After the recent scandal, the priest is expected to do the decent thing and resign from his position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dressed or wearing clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you decent yet?",
          "You can come in now, I'm decent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "acceptable, satisfactory, or reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "We get good benefits, and the pay is decent.",
          "It costs $100 to buy a decent sleeping bag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Decent also means good or kind:",
        "examples": [
          "They’re just decent, ordinary people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml Decent also means wearing socially acceptable clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "When the players were showered and decent, the reporters were allowed in."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deception": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of hiding the truth, especially to get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "He was found guilty of obtaining money by deception."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement or action that hides the truth, or the act of hiding the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Most advertising involves at least some deception."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dishonest or illegal methods that are used to get something, or to make people believe that something is true when it is not:",
        "examples": [
          "The couple were accused of obtaining money by deception.",
          "The Insolvency Act makes stringent provision for company fraud and deception."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deceptive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you believe something that is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "It's deceptive - from the outside the building looks small, but inside it's very big."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities:",
        "examples": [
          "They have to decide by next Friday.",
          "It doesn't matter to me which one we have - you decide.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] In the end, we decided to go to the theatre.",
          "[ + (that) ] She decided (that) she would travel to India.",
          "[ + question word ] I can't decide what to do.",
          "He can't decide whether to buy it.",
          "decide in favour of The committee decided in favour of (= made a formal judgment to choose) the cheapest option."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the reason or situation that makes a particular result happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The weather decided the outcome of the tennis match.",
          "Tim's mistake decided the game (= caused him to lose)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose between one possibility or another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I decided I would try it.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] In the end, we decided to go to the theater.",
          "[ + question word ] We’re trying to decide how to proceed.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] He decided (that) it was his business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something decides a result in a competition, it causes that result:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A mistake by our team decided the game against us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A deciding factor is something so important that it forces a particular decision:",
        "examples": [
          "The deciding factor in choosing this school was that it was far from home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decided": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "certain, obvious, or easy to notice:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a decided advantage over her opponent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clear; certain:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s been a decided improvement in subway service."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decidedly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "certainly and obviously:",
        "examples": [
          "He was decidedly careful about what he told me.",
          "An agreement is looking decidedly difficult according to the newspapers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decides": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities:",
        "examples": [
          "They have to decide by next Friday.",
          "It doesn't matter to me which one we have - you decide.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] In the end, we decided to go to the theatre.",
          "[ + (that) ] She decided (that) she would travel to India.",
          "[ + question word ] I can't decide what to do.",
          "He can't decide whether to buy it.",
          "decide in favour of The committee decided in favour of (= made a formal judgment to choose) the cheapest option."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the reason or situation that makes a particular result happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The weather decided the outcome of the tennis match.",
          "Tim's mistake decided the game (= caused him to lose)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose between one possibility or another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I decided I would try it.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] In the end, we decided to go to the theater.",
          "[ + question word ] We’re trying to decide how to proceed.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] He decided (that) it was his business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something decides a result in a competition, it causes that result:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A mistake by our team decided the game against us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A deciding factor is something so important that it forces a particular decision:",
        "examples": [
          "The deciding factor in choosing this school was that it was far from home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deciding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A deciding event or action is more important than the rest because the final result, decision, or choice is changed by it:",
        "examples": [
          "deciding factor The environmental argument was a deciding factor.",
          "deciding vote The chairperson always has the deciding vote.",
          "Glennon scored the deciding goal in the final minute of the match."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decimated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill a large number of something, or to reduce something severely:",
        "examples": [
          "Populations of endangered animals have been decimated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decimating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill a large number of something, or to reduce something severely:",
        "examples": [
          "Populations of endangered animals have been decimated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decipher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to discover the meaning of something written badly or in a difficult or hidden way:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you decipher the writing on this envelope?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the meaning of something hard to understand or which contains a hidden message:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a hard time deciphering my phone bill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decision": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities:",
        "examples": [
          "make a decision She has had to make some very difficult decisions.",
          "reach a decision The company will reach a decision shortly.",
          "come to a decision She wanted to think about the issue further before coming to a decision.",
          "Let me have a/your decision (= tell me what you have decided) by next week.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It was his decision to leave.",
          "decision about The decision about whether he is innocent or guilty rests with the jury.",
          "decision on The board will make a decision on the revised application early next month.",
          "decision-making We need to take a lot of factors into account in our decision-making.",
          "[ + that ] I accepted his decision that he wished to die with dignity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to decide quickly and without pausing because you are not certain:",
        "examples": [
          "act with decision She acted with decision, closing the bank account and calling the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in boxing and other fighting sports, the result of a match that is based on points given by judges, not by a knockout (= when a fighter falls to the ground and cannot get up):",
        "examples": [
          "He won a unanimous decision to retain the heavyweight championship.",
          "The Mexican won a split points decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a win or a loss that is officially given to one of the pitchers (= players who throw the ball) based on their performance in a game:",
        "examples": [
          "He was only the sixth pitcher ever to win 16 of his first 17 decisions in a season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you choose; a choice:",
        "examples": [
          "The board will make its decision shortly.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Their decision not to attend the party puzzled everyone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decisions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities:",
        "examples": [
          "make a decision She has had to make some very difficult decisions.",
          "reach a decision The company will reach a decision shortly.",
          "come to a decision She wanted to think about the issue further before coming to a decision.",
          "Let me have a/your decision (= tell me what you have decided) by next week.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It was his decision to leave.",
          "decision about The decision about whether he is innocent or guilty rests with the jury.",
          "decision on The board will make a decision on the revised application early next month.",
          "decision-making We need to take a lot of factors into account in our decision-making.",
          "[ + that ] I accepted his decision that he wished to die with dignity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to decide quickly and without pausing because you are not certain:",
        "examples": [
          "act with decision She acted with decision, closing the bank account and calling the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in boxing and other fighting sports, the result of a match that is based on points given by judges, not by a knockout (= when a fighter falls to the ground and cannot get up):",
        "examples": [
          "He won a unanimous decision to retain the heavyweight championship.",
          "The Mexican won a split points decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a win or a loss that is officially given to one of the pitchers (= players who throw the ball) based on their performance in a game:",
        "examples": [
          "He was only the sixth pitcher ever to win 16 of his first 17 decisions in a season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you choose; a choice:",
        "examples": [
          "The board will make its decision shortly.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Their decision not to attend the party puzzled everyone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decisive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to make decisions quickly and confidently, or showing this quality:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to be more decisive.",
          "a decisive reply"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strongly affecting how a situation will progress or end:",
        "examples": [
          "These results could prove decisive in establishing the criminal's identity.",
          "a decisive role",
          "a decisive victory"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making choices quickly and surely, without having any doubts:",
        "examples": [
          "In an emergency, decisive action is called for."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Decisive also means without doubt or question, and of the greatest importance:",
        "examples": [
          "DNA test results were decisive in proving his innocence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decisively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "quickly, effectively, and confidently:",
        "examples": [
          "If we had acted earlier and more decisively it might not have come to this.",
          "He decisively changes lane with no signal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that strongly affects how a situation will progress or end:",
        "examples": [
          "The electorate voted decisively to change the country's electoral system.",
          "My bet is that she will decisively win the next election."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat area for walking on, built across the space between the sides of a boat:",
        "examples": [
          "on deck We sat on deck until it was dark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the floors of a bus:",
        "examples": [
          "the upper/top deck of the bus"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wooden floor built outside, where people can sit and relax",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "on a level of a ship below the main deck:",
        "examples": [
          "Our cabin was below decks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of cards used for playing card games:",
        "examples": [
          "deck of a new deck of cards"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decorate or add something to something to make an effect:",
        "examples": [
          "be decked with The room was decked with flowers.",
          "be decked out in The wedding guests were decked out in their finery (= wearing their best clothes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone, especially to hit someone and knock them down:",
        "examples": [
          "Do that again and I'll deck you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wooden floor outside a house, usually with railings (= a low fence) and without a roof:",
        "examples": [
          "In summer, we always eat out on the deck – except when it rains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ship’s deck is a floor laid between the sides of the ship:",
        "examples": [
          "Waves washed over the deck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of cards used for playing card games",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone and cause that person to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "A key player was decked three times during yesterday’s basketball game."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bus with two levels",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sandwich made with three pieces of bread with food such as cold meat or cheese between them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "decks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat area for walking on, built across the space between the sides of a boat:",
        "examples": [
          "on deck We sat on deck until it was dark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the floors of a bus:",
        "examples": [
          "the upper/top deck of the bus"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wooden floor built outside, where people can sit and relax",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "on a level of a ship below the main deck:",
        "examples": [
          "Our cabin was below decks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of cards used for playing card games:",
        "examples": [
          "deck of a new deck of cards"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decorate or add something to something to make an effect:",
        "examples": [
          "be decked with The room was decked with flowers.",
          "be decked out in The wedding guests were decked out in their finery (= wearing their best clothes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone, especially to hit someone and knock them down:",
        "examples": [
          "Do that again and I'll deck you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wooden floor outside a house, usually with railings (= a low fence) and without a roof:",
        "examples": [
          "In summer, we always eat out on the deck – except when it rains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ship’s deck is a floor laid between the sides of the ship:",
        "examples": [
          "Waves washed over the deck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of cards used for playing card games",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone and cause that person to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "A key player was decked three times during yesterday’s basketball game."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "declaration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an announcement, often one that is written and official:",
        "examples": [
          "make a declaration Members of Congress have to make a declaration of their business interests.",
          "As witnesses to the accident, we were asked to make written declarations of what we had seen.",
          "declaration of intent The company made a declaration of intent to follow an equal opportunities policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a situation in which a team stops batting (= hitting the ball) because they think they already have enough runs (= points) to win:",
        "examples": [
          "a cleverly timed declaration"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official, public, usually written statement:",
        "examples": [
          "a customs declaration",
          "a declaration of principles",
          "the American Declaration of Independence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official or public statement about something, or the act of making a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "make/sign a declaration The Board made a public declaration of support for its chairman.",
          "the ILO's declaration of principles on multinational enterprises and social policy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written statement that you sign, giving information or saying that something is true, or the act of making a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "make/submit a declaration Despite it being a legal requirement, some traders submit their declarations late, or not at all.",
          "You will be asked to sign a copyright declaration before you start work on the project.",
          "The insurance declaration stated that the vehicles which would be used for such journeys were covered by suitable insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written statement to the tax authorities containing information about money you have earned, etc., or the act of making a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "If your earnings are above these levels, you must make a declaration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal decision made by a court of law, or the act of making a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "a court declaration on the application of the law",
          "apply for/seek a declaration The appellant sought a declaration that he had succeeded to the tenancy of the flat under the Rent Act of 1977."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "declarations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an announcement, often one that is written and official:",
        "examples": [
          "make a declaration Members of Congress have to make a declaration of their business interests.",
          "As witnesses to the accident, we were asked to make written declarations of what we had seen.",
          "declaration of intent The company made a declaration of intent to follow an equal opportunities policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a situation in which a team stops batting (= hitting the ball) because they think they already have enough runs (= points) to win:",
        "examples": [
          "a cleverly timed declaration"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official, public, usually written statement:",
        "examples": [
          "a customs declaration",
          "a declaration of principles",
          "the American Declaration of Independence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official or public statement about something, or the act of making a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "make/sign a declaration The Board made a public declaration of support for its chairman.",
          "the ILO's declaration of principles on multinational enterprises and social policy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written statement that you sign, giving information or saying that something is true, or the act of making a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "make/submit a declaration Despite it being a legal requirement, some traders submit their declarations late, or not at all.",
          "You will be asked to sign a copyright declaration before you start work on the project.",
          "The insurance declaration stated that the vehicles which would be used for such journeys were covered by suitable insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written statement to the tax authorities containing information about money you have earned, etc., or the act of making a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "If your earnings are above these levels, you must make a declaration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal decision made by a court of law, or the act of making a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "a court declaration on the application of the law",
          "apply for/seek a declaration The appellant sought a declaration that he had succeeded to the tenancy of the flat under the Rent Act of 1977."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "declare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially:",
        "examples": [
          "They declared their support for the proposal",
          "[ + (that) ] She declared (that) it was the best chocolate cake she had ever tasted.",
          "[ + obj + (to be) + noun/adj ] They declared themselves (to be) bankrupt.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I won't do it!\" he declared.",
          "declare war on America declared war on Japan in 1941 (= announced officially that it was at war).",
          "figurative The government has declared war on (= announced that they intended to stop) the drug dealers.",
          "declare independence The country declared independence in 1952 (= announced that it was no longer under the control of another country)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially tell someone the value of goods you have bought, or the amount of money you have earned because you might have to pay tax:",
        "examples": [
          "Nothing to declare.",
          "Goods to declare.",
          "You have to declare any earnings over a certain amount."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a cricket team declares, they stop batting (= hitting the ball) because they think they already have enough runs (= points) to win:",
        "examples": [
          "declare at Pakistan declared at 350 for 7."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to announce or express something clearly and publicly, esp. officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The courts declared the policy unconstitutional.",
          "A state of emergency has been declared because of severe flooding.",
          "People use their license plates to declare their team loyalty.",
          "[ + that clause ] I declare that is the best chocolate cake I’ve ever eaten!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a public or official statement about something:",
        "examples": [
          "All pre-existing health conditions should be declared to your insurer.",
          "After the acquittal, CEO, Bill Peters, declared: \"We feel vindicated.\"",
          "declare (that) The Serious Fraud Office is expected to declare that it will be conducting further investigations.",
          "declare sb/sth (to be) sth The WTO issued an interim ruling declaring the subsidies illegal.",
          "declare yourself to be sth Silverjet, the transatlantic business airline, has declared itself carbon-neutral.",
          "declare a ban/moratorium on sth In times of crisis the industry must declare a moratorium on aggressive marketing and sales tactics.",
          "declare bankruptcy If restrictions on air travel are enforced, several of the large airlines may be forced to declare bankruptcy.",
          "declare sb bankrupt Figures released by the bank showed almost 12,000 companies had been declared bankrupt in the third quarter of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a written statement to the tax authorities containing information about money you have earned, shares you have bought, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Winterway Investments have declared a 14.6% stake in the new corporation.",
          "Companies who fail to declare their accounts on time are breaking the law.",
          "declare earnings/profits/losses Many eBay traders are unaware that they have to declare their earnings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell customs that you are bringing goods into a country on which you have to pay tax:",
        "examples": [
          "The green channel is for those passengers with nothing to declare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say publicly that you could gain a personal advantage from a situation and so might not be able to make decisions that are fair and honest:",
        "examples": [
          "The Mayor was advised to declare a potential conflict of interest over a road project that could boost his wife's business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell shareholders that they will receive a dividend (= a share of a company's profits) and how much it will be:",
        "examples": [
          "The Fund declares and pays dividends on net investment income on a quarterly basis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "declared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A declared fact is one that someone has publicly said or admitted:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a declared supporter of the plan.",
          "It has always been my declared intention to sail around the world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "declaring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially:",
        "examples": [
          "They declared their support for the proposal",
          "[ + (that) ] She declared (that) it was the best chocolate cake she had ever tasted.",
          "[ + obj + (to be) + noun/adj ] They declared themselves (to be) bankrupt.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I won't do it!\" he declared.",
          "declare war on America declared war on Japan in 1941 (= announced officially that it was at war).",
          "figurative The government has declared war on (= announced that they intended to stop) the drug dealers.",
          "declare independence The country declared independence in 1952 (= announced that it was no longer under the control of another country)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially tell someone the value of goods you have bought, or the amount of money you have earned because you might have to pay tax:",
        "examples": [
          "Nothing to declare.",
          "Goods to declare.",
          "You have to declare any earnings over a certain amount."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a cricket team declares, they stop batting (= hitting the ball) because they think they already have enough runs (= points) to win:",
        "examples": [
          "declare at Pakistan declared at 350 for 7."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "declassified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "officially stated to no longer be secret:",
        "examples": [
          "The lawsuit is based heavily upon recently declassified CIA documents.",
          "I looked through the declassified files held by the Washington-based National Security Archive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "declination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an angle that gives the position of a point in space in relation to earth:",
        "examples": [
          "The asteroid Toutatis is easiest to see in early September, when it lies at higher declinations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to gradually become less, worse, or lower:",
        "examples": [
          "His interest in the project declined after his wife died.",
          "The party's popularity has declined in the opinion polls.",
          "formal The land declines sharply away from the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse:",
        "examples": [
          "I invited him to the meeting but he declined.",
          "He declined my offer.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They declined to tell me how they had obtained my address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a noun, pronoun, or adjective declines, it has different forms to show if it is the subject or object, etc. of a verb or if it is singular or plural, etc. If you decline such a word, you list its various forms:",
        "examples": [
          "In Latin we learned how to decline nouns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or fact of something becoming less in amount, importance, quality, or strength:",
        "examples": [
          "industrial decline",
          "in decline Home cooking seems to be in decline (= not so many people are doing it).",
          "on the decline It is clear that teenage smoking is on the decline.",
          "decline in a decline in the number of unemployed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or fact of someone becoming physically or mentally weaker:",
        "examples": [
          "We all experience physical and cognitive decline over time.",
          "Vitamin B may guard against mental decline.",
          "in decline Now his health is in decline and his ambitions have been crushed.",
          "go into a decline She seemed to be recovering and then she went into a decline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go down in amount or quality; lessen or weaken:",
        "examples": [
          "His interest in the project declined after his wife died.",
          "Her health declined quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She declined their job offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change to a lower amount; the process of becoming less in quality or strength:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually sing ] Unemployment increased this month after a modest decline.",
          "[ U ] Civilization is in decline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become less, worse, or lower in value:",
        "examples": [
          "Milk production could decline by 15% or more in the late summer months.",
          "declining prices/profits/sales/interest rates",
          "Even though interest rates could decline further, they are now near their lowest point.",
          "decline sharply/rapidly/dramatically",
          "decline gradually/steadily/slowly",
          "Among economists, the widespread view is that the dollar will keep declining."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make less profit, or produce less:",
        "examples": [
          "a declining economy/industry/market The plan will reduce profits for the declining commercial fishing industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the value or amount of something, for example a currency or sales:",
        "examples": [
          "If sustained, the yen's 12.5% decline against the dollar this month may damp inflation across the region.",
          "A quarter of manufacturers reported a decline in production.",
          "The housing industry experienced a decline in sales.",
          "a rapid/sharp/steep/marked decline",
          "a slight/slow/gradual decline"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a company, country, or financial market gradually becomes less valuable, makes less profit, or produces less:",
        "examples": [
          "Further economic decline might provoke spontaneous popular protest.",
          "Little was being done to reverse the decline in the town's tourist economy.",
          "The industry has been in decline for decades."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "declined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually become less, worse, or lower:",
        "examples": [
          "His interest in the project declined after his wife died.",
          "The party's popularity has declined in the opinion polls.",
          "formal The land declines sharply away from the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse:",
        "examples": [
          "I invited him to the meeting but he declined.",
          "He declined my offer.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They declined to tell me how they had obtained my address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a noun, pronoun, or adjective declines, it has different forms to show if it is the subject or object, etc. of a verb or if it is singular or plural, etc. If you decline such a word, you list its various forms:",
        "examples": [
          "In Latin we learned how to decline nouns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "declining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually become less, worse, or lower:",
        "examples": [
          "His interest in the project declined after his wife died.",
          "The party's popularity has declined in the opinion polls.",
          "formal The land declines sharply away from the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse:",
        "examples": [
          "I invited him to the meeting but he declined.",
          "He declined my offer.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They declined to tell me how they had obtained my address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a noun, pronoun, or adjective declines, it has different forms to show if it is the subject or object, etc. of a verb or if it is singular or plural, etc. If you decline such a word, you list its various forms:",
        "examples": [
          "In Latin we learned how to decline nouns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deco": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a style of decoration that was especially popular in the 1930s and uses simple shapes and lines and strong colours",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "decoded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the meaning of information given in a secret or complicated way:",
        "examples": [
          "Decoding the paintings is not difficult once you know what the component parts symbolize."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand the meaning of a word or phrase in a foreign language in the correct way:",
        "examples": [
          "Grammatical information helps learners to decode sentences."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decommissioned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take equipment or weapons out of use:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has decided to decommission two battleships.",
          "It would cost $300 million to decommission the nuclear installation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decompose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to decay, or to cause something to decay:",
        "examples": [
          "The body must have been decomposing for several weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break, or to break something, into smaller parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Microbes decompose organic waste into a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy something by breaking it into smaller parts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Certain kinds of plastic decompose quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If dead plant or animal material decomposes, it decays.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a substance decomposes it separates into its parts.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "decomposed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decay, or to cause something to decay:",
        "examples": [
          "The body must have been decomposing for several weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break, or to break something, into smaller parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Microbes decompose organic waste into a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decompression": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in pressure around someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Decompression due to altitude has physiological effects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "removing harmful pressure on part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "cardiac/cerebral decompression"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of returning or allowing something to return to its original size:",
        "examples": [
          "data decompression"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of relaxing:",
        "examples": [
          "Last weekend we were all in need of a little decompression."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decongestant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medicine that helps you to breathe more easily, especially when you have a cold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medicine that helps you to breathe more easily, esp. when you have a cold",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "deconstructed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to break something down into its separate parts in order to understand its meaning, especially when this is different from how it was previously understood:",
        "examples": [
          "We should deconstruct the Western myth of human rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine a text in detail in order to show there is no fixed meaning but that it can be understood in a different way by each reader :",
        "examples": [
          "He likes to deconstruct obscure religious texts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deconstructing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to break something down into its separate parts in order to understand its meaning, especially when this is different from how it was previously understood:",
        "examples": [
          "We should deconstruct the Western myth of human rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine a text in detail in order to show there is no fixed meaning but that it can be understood in a different way by each reader :",
        "examples": [
          "He likes to deconstruct obscure religious texts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decontaminate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove dangerous substances from something:",
        "examples": [
          "Estimates of the amount of money needed to decontaminate the heavily polluted chemical installations vary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decontamination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of removing dangerous substances from something:",
        "examples": [
          "Thorough decontamination of the site will be required.",
          "Good personal hygiene and environmental decontamination are essential to keep the disease from spreading to humans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the colour, style, and arrangement of the objects in a room:",
        "examples": [
          "elegant decor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the choice of color, style of furniture, and arrangement of objects in a room:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Actually, the ironing board is part of my decor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decorate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to add something to an object or place, especially in order to make it more attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "decorate something with something They decorated the wedding car with ribbons and flowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to paint the inside or outside of a house or put paper on the inside walls:",
        "examples": [
          "We're going to decorate the kitchen next week.",
          "I hate the smell of paint when I'm decorating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reward or honour a person by giving them something, especially a medal:",
        "examples": [
          "be decorated for They were decorated for their part in the rescue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add something to an object or place, esp. to make it more attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "They decorated the table with flowers and candles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reward or honor a person by giving him or her a medal, badge, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "All four firefighters were decorated for bravery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decorated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add something to an object or place, especially in order to make it more attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "decorate something with something They decorated the wedding car with ribbons and flowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to paint the inside or outside of a house or put paper on the inside walls:",
        "examples": [
          "We're going to decorate the kitchen next week.",
          "I hate the smell of paint when I'm decorating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reward or honour a person by giving them something, especially a medal:",
        "examples": [
          "be decorated for They were decorated for their part in the rescue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decorating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add something to an object or place, especially in order to make it more attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "decorate something with something They decorated the wedding car with ribbons and flowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to paint the inside or outside of a house or put paper on the inside walls:",
        "examples": [
          "We're going to decorate the kitchen next week.",
          "I hate the smell of paint when I'm decorating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reward or honour a person by giving them something, especially a medal:",
        "examples": [
          "be decorated for They were decorated for their part in the rescue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decoration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of making something look more attractive by putting things on it or around it, or something that you use to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "cake decoration He's good at cake decoration.",
          "Christmas/party/table/cake decorations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of covering the walls or other surfaces of rooms or buildings with paint or paper:",
        "examples": [
          "This place is badly in need of decoration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medal given to someone and worn as an honour:",
        "examples": [
          "decoration for The Victoria Cross and George Cross are British decorations for bravery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something added to an object or place to make it look more attractive; the act of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The molding has a floral decoration carved into it.",
          "[ U ] Some women wear barrettes as decoration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medal, badge, etc. that is given to a person to reward them; an official honor:",
        "examples": [
          "He received the country’s highest decoration for bravery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decorations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of making something look more attractive by putting things on it or around it, or something that you use to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "cake decoration He's good at cake decoration.",
          "Christmas/party/table/cake decorations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of covering the walls or other surfaces of rooms or buildings with paint or paper:",
        "examples": [
          "This place is badly in need of decoration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medal given to someone and worn as an honour:",
        "examples": [
          "decoration for The Victoria Cross and George Cross are British decorations for bravery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something added to an object or place to make it look more attractive; the act of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The molding has a floral decoration carved into it.",
          "[ U ] Some women wear barrettes as decoration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medal, badge, etc. that is given to a person to reward them; an official honor:",
        "examples": [
          "He received the country’s highest decoration for bravery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decorative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made to look attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "a decorative display of plants and flowers",
          "a mirror in a decorative frame"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "decorative patterns/accessories"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decorator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to paint the inside or outside of buildings and to do other related work:",
        "examples": [
          "a firm of painters and decorators"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is planning how the inside of a house, etc. will look, choosing the colour of the paint, the furniture, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "interior decorator She started a business as an interior decorator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an interior decorator",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "decorum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that is controlled, calm, and polite:",
        "examples": [
          "act with decorum As young ladies we were expected to act with proper decorum.",
          "behave with decorum Employees of this company should behave with decorum and respectability at all times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behavior that is socially correct, calm, and polite:",
        "examples": [
          "The witness endured the lawyer’s badgering with remarkable decorum."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decoy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something or someone used to trick or confuse people, especially something or someone that is not what they appear to be:",
        "examples": [
          "Air Force One flew ahead as a decoy, with the President in another plane behind.",
          "These attacks could be a decoy, a manoeuvre to throw everyone off guard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bird or animal, or something that looks like one, used when hunting to attract other birds or animals:",
        "examples": [
          "They use electrically powered duck decoys known as \"robo ducks\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trick or confuse people into doing something or going somewhere, especially by showing them something that is not what it appears to be:",
        "examples": [
          "Flying French colours, the ship tacked back and forth, trying to decoy the French ship into the harbour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trick an animal or bird that you are hunting, especially by using something to attract it that is not what it appears to be:",
        "examples": [
          "They were always looking for a way to decoy geese that invaded the rice fields."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something used to trick or confuse a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "He carves duck decoys for hunters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name that is placed on a company's mailing list (= list of names and addresses of people to whom advertising is sent) in order to check if the list is being used without the owner's permission",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "decoys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something or someone used to trick or confuse people, especially something or someone that is not what they appear to be:",
        "examples": [
          "Air Force One flew ahead as a decoy, with the President in another plane behind.",
          "These attacks could be a decoy, a manoeuvre to throw everyone off guard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bird or animal, or something that looks like one, used when hunting to attract other birds or animals:",
        "examples": [
          "They use electrically powered duck decoys known as \"robo ducks\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trick or confuse people into doing something or going somewhere, especially by showing them something that is not what it appears to be:",
        "examples": [
          "Flying French colours, the ship tacked back and forth, trying to decoy the French ship into the harbour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trick an animal or bird that you are hunting, especially by using something to attract it that is not what it appears to be:",
        "examples": [
          "They were always looking for a way to decoy geese that invaded the rice fields."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something used to trick or confuse a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "He carves duck decoys for hunters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name that is placed on a company's mailing list (= list of names and addresses of people to whom advertising is sent) in order to check if the list is being used without the owner's permission",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "decrease": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become less, or to make something become less:",
        "examples": [
          "Our share of the market has decreased sharply this year.",
          "We have decreased our involvement in children's books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction:",
        "examples": [
          "decrease in There has been a steady decrease in the number of visitors.",
          "I haven't noticed much decrease in interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become smaller or make something less:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Car sales decreased sharply this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become less, or to make something become less:",
        "examples": [
          "decrease in value/price/amount When an investment increases or decreases in value but we do not sell it, we record an unrealized gain or loss.",
          "decrease by 10%/10 points, etc. The country's total exports decreased by 6% in 2009.",
          "The company has introduced various strategies to decrease production costs.",
          "decrease significantly/dramatically/rapidly",
          "decrease gradually/slightly/slowly"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of something becoming less, or the amount by which something becomes less:",
        "examples": [
          "Florida is not the only state to experience decreases in revenues.",
          "a decrease of 10%/10 points, etc. Sales were $640 million for the quarter, a decrease of 11%.",
          "a marked/significant/dramatic decrease",
          "a slight/gradual/steady decrease"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decreased": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having become less:",
        "examples": [
          "decreased costs/sales/spending"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decreases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become less, or to make something become less:",
        "examples": [
          "Our share of the market has decreased sharply this year.",
          "We have decreased our involvement in children's books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction:",
        "examples": [
          "decrease in There has been a steady decrease in the number of visitors.",
          "I haven't noticed much decrease in interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become smaller or make something less:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Car sales decreased sharply this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become less, or to make something become less:",
        "examples": [
          "decrease in value/price/amount When an investment increases or decreases in value but we do not sell it, we record an unrealized gain or loss.",
          "decrease by 10%/10 points, etc. The country's total exports decreased by 6% in 2009.",
          "The company has introduced various strategies to decrease production costs.",
          "decrease significantly/dramatically/rapidly",
          "decrease gradually/slightly/slowly"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of something becoming less, or the amount by which something becomes less:",
        "examples": [
          "Florida is not the only state to experience decreases in revenues.",
          "a decrease of 10%/10 points, etc. Sales were $640 million for the quarter, a decrease of 11%.",
          "a marked/significant/dramatic decrease",
          "a slight/gradual/steady decrease"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decreasing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "In a decreasing list of numbers or amounts, each number or amount is less than the previous one:",
        "examples": [
          "The demand for labour is a decreasing function of the real wage rate.",
          "Records were given a score and would be output in decreasing score order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "becoming less:",
        "examples": [
          "decreasing demand/prices/supply"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decree": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official statement that something must happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The decree stopped short of a full declaration of independence.",
          "by decree More than 200 people were freed by military decree.",
          "issue a decree The government has extensive powers to issue emergency decrees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially decide or order that something must happen:",
        "examples": [
          "They decreed an end to discrimination on grounds of age.",
          "[ + that ] After the earthquake, the government decreed that all new buildings must be built according to the new standards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an order or statement of an official decision:",
        "examples": [
          "He refused to carry out the board’s decree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judgment that is made in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "In December a court decree ended the strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official statement that something must happen, made by a leader, government, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The Dutch government issued a decree laying down strict rules on the age of veal calves and how they should be housed.",
          "rule/legislate by decree"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a judgment in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "The U.S. Supreme Court ruling decreed that apparel manufacturers - not the retailers themselves - could control the minimum sale price of products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially state that something will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Several countries have lured back untaxed assets held abroad by decreeing an amnesty for tax evasion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decreed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially decide or order that something must happen:",
        "examples": [
          "They decreed an end to discrimination on grounds of age.",
          "[ + that ] After the earthquake, the government decreed that all new buildings must be built according to the new standards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decrepit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in very bad condition because of being old, or not having been cared for, or having been used a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the buildings were old and decrepit.",
          "A decrepit old man sat on a park bench."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "weak and in poor condition, esp. from age or long use:",
        "examples": [
          "The town had two decrepit fire trucks that were constantly breaking down."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decrypt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change electronic information or signals that were stored, written, or sent in the form of a secret code (= a system of letters, numbers, or symbols) back into a form that you can understand and use normally:",
        "examples": [
          "Messages encrypted using the public key can be decrypted only by someone with the private key."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change electronic information that was written in code (= a system of letters, numbers, or symbols) back into a form that you can understand and use normally:",
        "examples": [
          "The main element of the new software is the creation of a pair of numbers that work like keys to encrypt or decrypt data."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "decrypted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change electronic information or signals that were stored, written, or sent in the form of a secret code (= a system of letters, numbers, or symbols) back into a form that you can understand and use normally:",
        "examples": [
          "Messages encrypted using the public key can be decrypted only by someone with the private key."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dedicate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give all of your energy, time, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "dedicate something to something He has dedicated his life to scientific research.",
          "dedicate yourself to something The new president said she would dedicate herself to protecting the rights of the sick and the homeless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you dedicate a book, play, performance, etc. to someone, you publicly say that it is in that person's honour:",
        "examples": [
          "be dedicated to The book is dedicated to the author's husband."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a building, especially a religious building, is dedicated, there is a ceremony at which it is formally opened for use and its particular purpose is stated:",
        "examples": [
          "The church was dedicated on 1 March 1805 to the local Saint Jude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give completely your energy, time, etc. to something:",
        "examples": [
          "He dedicated his life to helping the poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you dedicate a book, play, performance, etc., to someone or something, you say publicly that it is in honor of that person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "This book is dedicated to my children, Claire and Tom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dedicated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "believing that something is very important and giving a lot of time and energy to it:",
        "examples": [
          "a dedicated father/teacher",
          "dedicated to She's completely dedicated to her work.",
          "The Green Party is dedicated to protecting the environment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "designed to be used for one particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a dedicated computer",
          "a dedicated sports channel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "believing that an activity or idea is important and giving a lot of energy and time to it:",
        "examples": [
          "The Boy Scouts organization is dedicated to helping boys become moral and productive adults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used only for one particular purpose or job:",
        "examples": [
          "The company designs its own clothes and sources them directly from dedicated factories in China.",
          "They decided to spend £2,000 setting up each of the at-home operators, equipping them with PCs and dedicated phone lines.",
          "dedicated funding",
          "On dedicated server networks, clients access resources by requesting them from a PC that functions only as a server."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dedicating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give all of your energy, time, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "dedicate something to something He has dedicated his life to scientific research.",
          "dedicate yourself to something The new president said she would dedicate herself to protecting the rights of the sick and the homeless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you dedicate a book, play, performance, etc. to someone, you publicly say that it is in that person's honour:",
        "examples": [
          "be dedicated to The book is dedicated to the author's husband."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a building, especially a religious building, is dedicated, there is a ceremony at which it is formally opened for use and its particular purpose is stated:",
        "examples": [
          "The church was dedicated on 1 March 1805 to the local Saint Jude."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dedication": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the willingness to give a lot of time and energy to something because it is important:",
        "examples": [
          "dedication to He has always shown great dedication to the cause.",
          "She thanked the staff for their dedication and enthusiasm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that says in whose honour something has been written, made, performed, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The dedication at the front of the book read \"For my Father\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ceremony in which a building, especially a religious building, is opened for use and its purpose is stated",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of giving a lot of your energy and time to something you think is important:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] dedication to worthy causes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dedication is also a ceremony in which something is formally opened or made available to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The mayor made a speech at the dedication ceremony for the new school."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deduce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to reach an answer or a decision by thinking carefully about the known facts:",
        "examples": [
          "deduce something from something We cannot deduce very much from these figures.",
          "[ + that ] The police have deduced that he must have left his apartment yesterday evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach an answer by thinking about a general truth and its relationship to a specific situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] In an attempt to deduce what happened to the jet, investigators are looking at other similar planes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deducted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take away an amount or part from a total:",
        "examples": [
          "deduct points The player had points deducted from his score for arguing with the referee.",
          "be deducted from Money is deducted from your account each time your car passes through the toll booths.",
          "deduct tax Employers deduct the tax from employee salaries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deductible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A deductible amount can be taken away from a total:",
        "examples": [
          "tax-deductible Expenses like office phone bills are tax-deductible (= you do not have to pay tax on them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is taken away from an employee's pay before they receive it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the cost of an accident, injury, etc., that you agree to pay when you buy insurance:",
        "examples": [
          "Customers can lower insurance premiums by taking higher deductibles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you are responsible for paying before your insurance (= protection against loss) will pay you for an expense:",
        "examples": [
          "Judy’s car insurance policy had a $500 deductible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A deductible expense is a cost that you can subtract from the earnings on which you have to pay income tax:",
        "examples": [
          "Mortgage interest is deductible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to an amount or part that can be taken away from a total:",
        "examples": [
          "However, the supplementary benefit that he was receiving was deductible from the figure awarded as damages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to particular costs that can be taken away from the amount of money that you have earned, before you have to pay tax on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Expenditure by private persons on education and training is rarely deductible for income-tax purposes.",
          "deductible expenses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is taken away from the money paid to an employee before it is given to them:",
        "examples": [
          "The increase in the deductible could eat away a worker's entire pay increase for the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the cost of an accident, loss, injury, etc. that you agree to pay yourself when you buy insurance:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's insurance covers the cost of accidents, minus a $500 deductible, for members of all ages."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deductibles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A deductible amount can be taken away from a total:",
        "examples": [
          "tax-deductible Expenses like office phone bills are tax-deductible (= you do not have to pay tax on them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is taken away from an employee's pay before they receive it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the cost of an accident, injury, etc., that you agree to pay when you buy insurance:",
        "examples": [
          "Customers can lower insurance premiums by taking higher deductibles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you are responsible for paying before your insurance (= protection against loss) will pay you for an expense:",
        "examples": [
          "Judy’s car insurance policy had a $500 deductible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A deductible expense is a cost that you can subtract from the earnings on which you have to pay income tax:",
        "examples": [
          "Mortgage interest is deductible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to an amount or part that can be taken away from a total:",
        "examples": [
          "However, the supplementary benefit that he was receiving was deductible from the figure awarded as damages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to particular costs that can be taken away from the amount of money that you have earned, before you have to pay tax on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Expenditure by private persons on education and training is rarely deductible for income-tax purposes.",
          "deductible expenses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is taken away from the money paid to an employee before it is given to them:",
        "examples": [
          "The increase in the deductible could eat away a worker's entire pay increase for the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the cost of an accident, loss, injury, etc. that you agree to pay yourself when you buy insurance:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's insurance covers the cost of accidents, minus a $500 deductible, for members of all ages."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deduction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of reaching a decision or answer by thinking about the known facts, or the decision that is reached:",
        "examples": [
          "Through a process of deduction, the detectives discovered the identity of the killer.",
          "deduction from All we can do is make deductions from the available facts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the calculation of taking an amount or a part of something away from a total or the amount that is taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "deduction of The interest I receive on my savings account is paid after the deduction of tax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount that is taken away from the money you are paid before you officially receive it:",
        "examples": [
          "After deductions, his taxable income is $30,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of learning something by considering a general set of facts and thinking about how something specific relates to them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Sherlock Holmes was famous for making clever deductions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount or part taken away from a total, esp. an expense that you do not have to pay taxes on, or the process of taking away an amount or part:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] New tax regulations would cut the deduction for business lunches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of taking away an amount or a part of something from a total, or the amount that is taken:",
        "examples": [
          "The interest you receive will be paid after deduction of tax.",
          "The tax and social security authorities normally insist upon deduction of payments and contributions at source.",
          "Household insurance policies tend to replace lost or stolen items on a \"new for old\" basis, while travel policies tend to make deductions for wear and tear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of taking away particular costs from the amount of money that you have earned before you pay tax on it, or the costs that are taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "The married couple's allowance was in the form of a tax deduction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an intentional act, especially a very bad or very good one:",
        "examples": [
          "do an evil deed It seems to me that a lot of evil deeds are done in the name of religion.",
          "do a good deed She's always helping people and doing good deeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal document that is an official record of an agreement or official proof that someone owns land or a building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an intentional act, esp. a very bad or very good one:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Whatever his motives, the deed did save a hundred thousand lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal document that is an official record and proof of ownership of property:",
        "examples": [
          "According to the deed, she owns the land from here to the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal document that is an official record of an agreement or official proof that someone owns land or a building:",
        "examples": [
          "Solicitors should ensure that borrowers understand the mortgage on offer before signing the mortgage deed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deeds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an intentional act, especially a very bad or very good one:",
        "examples": [
          "do an evil deed It seems to me that a lot of evil deeds are done in the name of religion.",
          "do a good deed She's always helping people and doing good deeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal document that is an official record of an agreement or official proof that someone owns land or a building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an intentional act, esp. a very bad or very good one:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Whatever his motives, the deed did save a hundred thousand lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal document that is an official record and proof of ownership of property:",
        "examples": [
          "According to the deed, she owns the land from here to the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal document that is an official record of an agreement or official proof that someone owns land or a building:",
        "examples": [
          "Solicitors should ensure that borrowers understand the mortgage on offer before signing the mortgage deed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deem": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to consider or judge something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + noun/adj  ] The area has now been deemed safe.",
          "[ + noun/adj ] We will provide help whenever you deem it appropriate.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] Anyone not paying the registration fee by 31 March will be deemed to have withdrawn from the offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or judge:",
        "examples": [
          "The president asked Congress for authority to take whatever steps he deemed necessary, including the use of force."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deemed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or judge something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + noun/adj  ] The area has now been deemed safe.",
          "[ + noun/adj ] We will provide help whenever you deem it appropriate.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] Anyone not paying the registration fee by 31 March will be deemed to have withdrawn from the offer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deems": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to consider or judge something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + noun/adj  ] The area has now been deemed safe.",
          "[ + noun/adj ] We will provide help whenever you deem it appropriate.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] Anyone not paying the registration fee by 31 March will be deemed to have withdrawn from the offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or judge:",
        "examples": [
          "The president asked Congress for authority to take whatever steps he deemed necessary, including the use of force."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "going or being a long way down from the top or surface, or being of a particular distance from the top to the bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "a deep well/mine",
          "a deep river/sea",
          "a deep cut",
          "The hole is so deep you can't see the bottom.",
          "The water's not deep here - look, I can touch the bottom.",
          "Drill 20 holes, each 2 inches deep.",
          "take a deep breath Take a few deep breaths (= breaths that fill the lungs with air) and calm down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a large distance from one edge to the other, or having a particular distance from one edge to the other, especially the front and back edges:",
        "examples": [
          "Is the alcove deep enough for bookshelves?",
          "The wardrobe is 2 m high, 1 m wide and 60 cm deep.",
          "By midnight, there were customers standing six deep (= in six rows) at the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near the middle of something, and a long distance from its edges:",
        "examples": [
          "Little Red Riding Hood's grandmother lived in a house deep in the forest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very strongly felt or experienced and usually lasting a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Their son has been a deep disappointment to them.",
          "We're in deep trouble.",
          "She fell into a deep sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a sound) low:",
        "examples": [
          "a wonderfully deep voice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing or needing serious thought, or not easy to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "His films are generally too deep for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports such as cricket and baseball, deep positions are far from where the batter is:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball sailed towards the boundary in the direction of deep square leg.",
          "The South African captain positioned deep fielders on each side of the ground.",
          "The fielder caught the fly in deep right field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a colour) strong and dark:",
        "examples": [
          "The sky was deep blue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long way from the top or surface:",
        "examples": [
          "deep under The submarine sailed deep under the ice cap.",
          "deep in He thrust his hands deep in his pockets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports such as football, rugby, orice hockey , staying closer than usual to your own team's goal:",
        "examples": [
          "play deep Some midfielders play deep, having a more defensive role, while others go forward.",
          "Capper played deep, relishing the competition in midfield areas.",
          "At 2–0 up, Cambridge played deep, inviting the opposition to attack.",
          "The manager was yelling at the team that they were defending too deep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sea or the ocean:",
        "examples": [
          "The sailors were lost to the deep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "going or being a long way down from the top or surface, or being at a particular distance down from the top:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a deep cut on her left arm.",
          "During the flood, the water in the basement was knee-deep (= it would reach the knees of an average adult)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a (sometimes stated) distance from front to back:",
        "examples": [
          "I want the bookcase shelves to be 12 inches deep.",
          "The crowd along the parade route was six deep (= in six rows)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strongly felt or experienced, or having a strong and lasting effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Our deep love for each other will last forever.",
          "He awoke from a deep sleep.",
          "Joseph, deep in thought (= thinking so much that he is not aware of others), didn’t hear Erin enter the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to understand; complicated:",
        "examples": [
          "His book on how the brain works is too deep for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a sound) low:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a large man with a deep voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a color) strong and dark:",
        "examples": [
          "The sky is a deep blue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very large or serious:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees were forced to accept deep cuts in pay and benefits.",
          "a deep recession.",
          "These deep discounts will be a major factor in stimulating local telephone competition in Pennsylvania."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "experiencing very serious problems:",
        "examples": [
          "But the question is whether any business strategy can save a company in such deep trouble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in or get into serious trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "The main problem's going to be cash flow. It's the same in any business that gets into deep water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "owing a very large amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Why are the banks willing to allow people like this to get even deeper into debt?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you say that an organization or a person has deep pockets, you mean that they have a lot of money to spend:",
        "examples": [
          "The sleek new car promises to do well, but it takes deep pockets to market premium cars across Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start, or make someone start, doing something new and difficult without help or preparation:",
        "examples": [
          "When new people start in our call centre, we give them basic training in all our systems and then throw them in at the deep end on day one."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deepened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something deeper, or to become deeper:",
        "examples": [
          "One way of preventing further flooding would be to deepen the river bed.",
          "deepen to The sea bed deepens here to 5,000 metres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more strongly felt or experienced, or to make something this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Over the years, her love for him deepened.",
          "The economic crisis is deepening.",
          "We must try not to deepen existing splits within the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something increase or become more serious:",
        "examples": [
          "It certainly helped to deepen my understanding of the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become lower:",
        "examples": [
          "Boys' voices deepen in their early to mid-teens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become darker:",
        "examples": [
          "The shadows deepened as the sun dropped below the horizon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deeper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "going or being a long way down from the top or surface, or being of a particular distance from the top to the bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "a deep well/mine",
          "a deep river/sea",
          "a deep cut",
          "The hole is so deep you can't see the bottom.",
          "The water's not deep here - look, I can touch the bottom.",
          "Drill 20 holes, each 2 inches deep.",
          "take a deep breath Take a few deep breaths (= breaths that fill the lungs with air) and calm down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a large distance from one edge to the other, or having a particular distance from one edge to the other, especially the front and back edges:",
        "examples": [
          "Is the alcove deep enough for bookshelves?",
          "The wardrobe is 2 m high, 1 m wide and 60 cm deep.",
          "By midnight, there were customers standing six deep (= in six rows) at the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near the middle of something, and a long distance from its edges:",
        "examples": [
          "Little Red Riding Hood's grandmother lived in a house deep in the forest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very strongly felt or experienced and usually lasting a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Their son has been a deep disappointment to them.",
          "We're in deep trouble.",
          "She fell into a deep sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a sound) low:",
        "examples": [
          "a wonderfully deep voice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing or needing serious thought, or not easy to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "His films are generally too deep for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports such as cricket and baseball, deep positions are far from where the batter is:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball sailed towards the boundary in the direction of deep square leg.",
          "The South African captain positioned deep fielders on each side of the ground.",
          "The fielder caught the fly in deep right field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a colour) strong and dark:",
        "examples": [
          "The sky was deep blue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long way from the top or surface:",
        "examples": [
          "deep under The submarine sailed deep under the ice cap.",
          "deep in He thrust his hands deep in his pockets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports such as football, rugby, orice hockey , staying closer than usual to your own team's goal:",
        "examples": [
          "play deep Some midfielders play deep, having a more defensive role, while others go forward.",
          "Capper played deep, relishing the competition in midfield areas.",
          "At 2–0 up, Cambridge played deep, inviting the opposition to attack.",
          "The manager was yelling at the team that they were defending too deep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sea or the ocean:",
        "examples": [
          "The sailors were lost to the deep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "going or being a long way down from the top or surface, or being at a particular distance down from the top:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a deep cut on her left arm.",
          "During the flood, the water in the basement was knee-deep (= it would reach the knees of an average adult)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a (sometimes stated) distance from front to back:",
        "examples": [
          "I want the bookcase shelves to be 12 inches deep.",
          "The crowd along the parade route was six deep (= in six rows)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strongly felt or experienced, or having a strong and lasting effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Our deep love for each other will last forever.",
          "He awoke from a deep sleep.",
          "Joseph, deep in thought (= thinking so much that he is not aware of others), didn’t hear Erin enter the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to understand; complicated:",
        "examples": [
          "His book on how the brain works is too deep for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a sound) low:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a large man with a deep voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a color) strong and dark:",
        "examples": [
          "The sky is a deep blue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very large or serious:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees were forced to accept deep cuts in pay and benefits.",
          "a deep recession.",
          "These deep discounts will be a major factor in stimulating local telephone competition in Pennsylvania."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "experiencing very serious problems:",
        "examples": [
          "But the question is whether any business strategy can save a company in such deep trouble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in or get into serious trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "The main problem's going to be cash flow. It's the same in any business that gets into deep water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "owing a very large amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Why are the banks willing to allow people like this to get even deeper into debt?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you say that an organization or a person has deep pockets, you mean that they have a lot of money to spend:",
        "examples": [
          "The sleek new car promises to do well, but it takes deep pockets to market premium cars across Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start, or make someone start, doing something new and difficult without help or preparation:",
        "examples": [
          "When new people start in our call centre, we give them basic training in all our systems and then throw them in at the deep end on day one."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deepest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "going or being a long way down from the top or surface, or being of a particular distance from the top to the bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "a deep well/mine",
          "a deep river/sea",
          "a deep cut",
          "The hole is so deep you can't see the bottom.",
          "The water's not deep here - look, I can touch the bottom.",
          "Drill 20 holes, each 2 inches deep.",
          "take a deep breath Take a few deep breaths (= breaths that fill the lungs with air) and calm down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a large distance from one edge to the other, or having a particular distance from one edge to the other, especially the front and back edges:",
        "examples": [
          "Is the alcove deep enough for bookshelves?",
          "The wardrobe is 2 m high, 1 m wide and 60 cm deep.",
          "By midnight, there were customers standing six deep (= in six rows) at the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near the middle of something, and a long distance from its edges:",
        "examples": [
          "Little Red Riding Hood's grandmother lived in a house deep in the forest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very strongly felt or experienced and usually lasting a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Their son has been a deep disappointment to them.",
          "We're in deep trouble.",
          "She fell into a deep sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a sound) low:",
        "examples": [
          "a wonderfully deep voice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing or needing serious thought, or not easy to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "His films are generally too deep for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports such as cricket and baseball, deep positions are far from where the batter is:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball sailed towards the boundary in the direction of deep square leg.",
          "The South African captain positioned deep fielders on each side of the ground.",
          "The fielder caught the fly in deep right field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a colour) strong and dark:",
        "examples": [
          "The sky was deep blue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long way from the top or surface:",
        "examples": [
          "deep under The submarine sailed deep under the ice cap.",
          "deep in He thrust his hands deep in his pockets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports such as football, rugby, orice hockey , staying closer than usual to your own team's goal:",
        "examples": [
          "play deep Some midfielders play deep, having a more defensive role, while others go forward.",
          "Capper played deep, relishing the competition in midfield areas.",
          "At 2–0 up, Cambridge played deep, inviting the opposition to attack.",
          "The manager was yelling at the team that they were defending too deep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sea or the ocean:",
        "examples": [
          "The sailors were lost to the deep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "going or being a long way down from the top or surface, or being at a particular distance down from the top:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a deep cut on her left arm.",
          "During the flood, the water in the basement was knee-deep (= it would reach the knees of an average adult)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a (sometimes stated) distance from front to back:",
        "examples": [
          "I want the bookcase shelves to be 12 inches deep.",
          "The crowd along the parade route was six deep (= in six rows)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strongly felt or experienced, or having a strong and lasting effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Our deep love for each other will last forever.",
          "He awoke from a deep sleep.",
          "Joseph, deep in thought (= thinking so much that he is not aware of others), didn’t hear Erin enter the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to understand; complicated:",
        "examples": [
          "His book on how the brain works is too deep for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a sound) low:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a large man with a deep voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a color) strong and dark:",
        "examples": [
          "The sky is a deep blue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very large or serious:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees were forced to accept deep cuts in pay and benefits.",
          "a deep recession.",
          "These deep discounts will be a major factor in stimulating local telephone competition in Pennsylvania."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "experiencing very serious problems:",
        "examples": [
          "But the question is whether any business strategy can save a company in such deep trouble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in or get into serious trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "The main problem's going to be cash flow. It's the same in any business that gets into deep water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "owing a very large amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Why are the banks willing to allow people like this to get even deeper into debt?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you say that an organization or a person has deep pockets, you mean that they have a lot of money to spend:",
        "examples": [
          "The sleek new car promises to do well, but it takes deep pockets to market premium cars across Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start, or make someone start, doing something new and difficult without help or preparation:",
        "examples": [
          "When new people start in our call centre, we give them basic training in all our systems and then throw them in at the deep end on day one."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deeply": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely or strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm deeply grateful to you.",
          "He found her comments deeply irritating/offensive.",
          "We don't want to get too deeply involved with these people.",
          "After 20 years of marriage, they're still deeply in love."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely or strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone was deeply impressed by his performance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a quite large animal with four legs that eats grass and leaves. The male usually has antlers (= wide horns like branches). The female is called a hind or a doe and the male a stag or buck:",
        "examples": [
          "herd of deer The park is home to a large herd of deer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large animal, the males of which have wide horns that stick out like branches, that lives in forests and eats grass and leaves",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "default": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fail to do something, such as pay a debt, that you legally have to do:",
        "examples": [
          "default on People who default on their mortgage repayments may have their home repossessed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sport, if a team or player defaults, they allow the other side to win without playing or completing a game:",
        "examples": [
          "He moved into the next round after his opponent defaulted because of injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thing that exists or happens if you do not change it intentionally by performing an action:",
        "examples": [
          "Unless something else is agreed, the default is to meet at the hotel at 7.00 p.m.",
          "default value The computer will take 0 as the default value, unless you type in something different.",
          "in default of formal In default of (= because there is not) any better alternative, we will have to proceed with the original plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a failure to do something, such as pay a debt, that you legally have to do:",
        "examples": [
          "default on Defaults on loan repayments have reached 52,000 a month.",
          "Any default on your mortgage payments may mean you will lose your house.",
          "in default of He is not in default of any loan and there is no payment currently due.",
          "default rate The national student loan default rate (= the number of people failing to pay) is estimated at one in ten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or existing unless some action is taken:",
        "examples": [
          "This feature is switched off by default but can easily be activated.",
          "They have assumed the role of peacemakers almost by default."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you win or lose something by default, especially in sport, you win or lose because someone else has failed to do something, for example did not play or complete the game, or because they broke the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "Since they refuse to reply, I think we've won the argument by default.",
          "The Brazilian won silver by default.",
          "He lost his title by default after refusing to defend it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to do something, such as pay a debt, that you legally have to do:",
        "examples": [
          "The company defaulted on a $133 million loan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a failure to do something that you legally have to do, such as pay a debt:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Defaults rose to 4 percent of all the bank’s loans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports, to win or lose by default is to win or lose because one side did not compete:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Humphrey never showed up, so Wilson won by default."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a standard setting esp. of computer software, such as of type size or style:",
        "examples": [
          "The default color of text on the screen is black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not paying interest or other money that is owed on time:",
        "examples": [
          "Many experts say a default would raise interest rates in the future because the government would be seen as a higher-risk borrower.",
          "Any default on the interest payments will have serious consequences.",
          "Creditors are frequently obliged to terminate the consumer credit agreement because the debtor is in default."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not keeping to an agreement or contract:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be a joint government review of the agreement if there is any default."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something will happen or appear automatically, especially on a computer, if you do not make any different choices:",
        "examples": [
          "Checking this box means that your computer will now use this printer as the default.",
          "The default is to provide a statement monthly.",
          "This is the default setting, but you can change it by going to the Options menu.",
          "We recommend using the defaults that are already set."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or done because no formal choice or decision has been made:",
        "examples": [
          "The fear was that unless IAS was adopted, US accounting principles would become the world standard by default."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to pay interest or other money that is owed:",
        "examples": [
          "default on a payment/a mortgage/your rent If a company defaults on its rent, another tenant can be found.",
          "I have never defaulted or been late with previous payments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to keep to an agreement or contract:",
        "examples": [
          "default on an agreement/a contract They claimed that education providers had defaulted on their agreement with students to provide a course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen or appear automatically in a particular way, if a user does not make a different choice:",
        "examples": [
          "If you do not enter a value it will default to a delay of 20 seconds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defaulted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to do something, such as pay a debt, that you legally have to do:",
        "examples": [
          "default on People who default on their mortgage repayments may have their home repossessed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sport, if a team or player defaults, they allow the other side to win without playing or completing a game:",
        "examples": [
          "He moved into the next round after his opponent defaulted because of injury."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defeat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to win against someone in a fight, war, or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Napoleon was defeated by the Duke of Wellington at the battle of Waterloo.",
          "They defeated the Italian team and reached the final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to fail:",
        "examples": [
          "be narrowly defeated The proposal to change the rules was narrowly defeated (= by a very small number) by 201 votes to 196.",
          "Our ambitions for this tournament have been defeated by the weather.",
          "I'm afraid anything that involves language learning has always defeated me (= I have been unable to do it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of losing against someone in a fight or competition, or when someone or something is made to fail:",
        "examples": [
          "crushing defeat In the last election, they suffered a crushing defeat.",
          "humiliating defeat The coach has made several changes to the team following last week's humiliating defeat.",
          "After their defeat in battle, the soldiers surrendered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that you have lost a fight or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "She admitted defeat well before all the votes had been counted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that you cannot do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought I could fix the radio myself, but I had to admit defeat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to oppose and cause someone to lose in a competition or war so that you can win:",
        "examples": [
          "Bill Clinton defeated George Bush for the presidency in 1992."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "success in competition with an opponent, causing the opponent to lose so that you can win:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] In the American Civil War, the North’s defeat of the South involved tremendous loss of life on both sides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A defeat is also the action or fact of losing a competition or war:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] This was the team’s fifth straight defeat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defeated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win against someone in a fight, war, or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Napoleon was defeated by the Duke of Wellington at the battle of Waterloo.",
          "They defeated the Italian team and reached the final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to fail:",
        "examples": [
          "be narrowly defeated The proposal to change the rules was narrowly defeated (= by a very small number) by 201 votes to 196.",
          "Our ambitions for this tournament have been defeated by the weather.",
          "I'm afraid anything that involves language learning has always defeated me (= I have been unable to do it)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defeating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win against someone in a fight, war, or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Napoleon was defeated by the Duke of Wellington at the battle of Waterloo.",
          "They defeated the Italian team and reached the final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to fail:",
        "examples": [
          "be narrowly defeated The proposal to change the rules was narrowly defeated (= by a very small number) by 201 votes to 196.",
          "Our ambitions for this tournament have been defeated by the weather.",
          "I'm afraid anything that involves language learning has always defeated me (= I have been unable to do it)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defeats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to win against someone in a fight, war, or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Napoleon was defeated by the Duke of Wellington at the battle of Waterloo.",
          "They defeated the Italian team and reached the final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to fail:",
        "examples": [
          "be narrowly defeated The proposal to change the rules was narrowly defeated (= by a very small number) by 201 votes to 196.",
          "Our ambitions for this tournament have been defeated by the weather.",
          "I'm afraid anything that involves language learning has always defeated me (= I have been unable to do it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of losing against someone in a fight or competition, or when someone or something is made to fail:",
        "examples": [
          "crushing defeat In the last election, they suffered a crushing defeat.",
          "humiliating defeat The coach has made several changes to the team following last week's humiliating defeat.",
          "After their defeat in battle, the soldiers surrendered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that you have lost a fight or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "She admitted defeat well before all the votes had been counted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that you cannot do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought I could fix the radio myself, but I had to admit defeat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to oppose and cause someone to lose in a competition or war so that you can win:",
        "examples": [
          "Bill Clinton defeated George Bush for the presidency in 1992."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "success in competition with an opponent, causing the opponent to lose so that you can win:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] In the American Civil War, the North’s defeat of the South involved tremendous loss of life on both sides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A defeat is also the action or fact of losing a competition or war:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] This was the team’s fifth straight defeat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defecating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass the contents of the bowels out of the body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "defect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fault or problem in something or someone that spoils that thing or person or causes it, him, or her not to work correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "defect in All the company's aircraft have been grounded, after a defect in the engine cooling system was discovered.",
          "There are so many defects in our education system.",
          "character defect It's a character defect in her that she can't ever admit she's wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a physical condition in which something is wrong with a part of someone's body:",
        "examples": [
          "She suffers from a heart defect.",
          "defect in Stem cells could be used to repair bone fractures or defects in a skull.",
          "Insulin resistance is the key defect in obese patients who develop type 2 diabetes.",
          "genetic defect Cystic fibrosis is caused by a genetic defect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a country, political party, etc., especially in order to join an opposing one:",
        "examples": [
          "When the national hockey team visited the US, half the players defected.",
          "defect to The British spy, Kim Philby, defected to the Soviet Union in 1963.",
          "defect from The British spy, Kim Philby, defected from Britain in 1963."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a company, stop buying from a business, etc., especially in order to start working for or buying from one of their competitors:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is paying out millions in incentive bonuses to stop its best people from defecting.",
          "Internet providers struggled to prevent angry customers defecting.",
          "defect from She defected from the software company to take up a post at their main rival.",
          "defect to A lot of traditional department stores' customers are defecting to discount stores."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is lacking or that is not exactly right in someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The cars have a defect in the electrical system that may cause them to stall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a country or a group you belong to, esp. in order to join an opposing one:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the mayor’s long-time supporters have defected to other candidates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fault that spoils something or causes it not to work correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "product defects",
          "The report cited structural defects as the reason for the demolition of the building.",
          "correct/remedy/rectify a defect",
          "a major/serious/minor defect",
          "a design/manufacturing defect"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave one company or organization and form or join another:",
        "examples": [
          "defect from/to sth Many of our sales team have defected to the competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop buying a particular product or service and buy a different one instead:",
        "examples": [
          "defect from/to sth Millions of customers defected to rival telecommunications companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave your country or group and join another because you disagree with the ideas of those in control:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a pilot who defected to the United States."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a country, political party, etc., especially in order to join an opposing one:",
        "examples": [
          "When the national hockey team visited the US, half the players defected.",
          "defect to The British spy, Kim Philby, defected to the Soviet Union in 1963.",
          "defect from The British spy, Kim Philby, defected from Britain in 1963."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a company, stop buying from a business, etc., especially in order to start working for or buying from one of their competitors:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is paying out millions in incentive bonuses to stop its best people from defecting.",
          "Internet providers struggled to prevent angry customers defecting.",
          "defect from She defected from the software company to take up a post at their main rival.",
          "defect to A lot of traditional department stores' customers are defecting to discount stores."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of leaving a country, political party, etc. to go to another one:",
        "examples": [
          "defection to The party has been torn apart by splits and defections to rival parties.",
          "Over the years there were hundreds of defections to the West.",
          "defection from Recent changes in policy have resulted in large-scale defection from the party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defective": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is defective has a fault in it and does not work correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "defective brakes",
          "defective eyesight",
          "a defective gene",
          "I think that theory is defective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a fault, or not working correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "The company does not accept returns on any technology products unless they're defective or damaged.",
          "defective goods/products"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defector": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who leaves a country, political party, etc., especially in order to join an opposing one:",
        "examples": [
          "She was one of many Communist Party defectors.",
          "There was no way to know whether the defectors would fight for the opposition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who leaves his or her own country or group to join an opposing one",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "defects": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fault or problem in something or someone that spoils that thing or person or causes it, him, or her not to work correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "defect in All the company's aircraft have been grounded, after a defect in the engine cooling system was discovered.",
          "There are so many defects in our education system.",
          "character defect It's a character defect in her that she can't ever admit she's wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a physical condition in which something is wrong with a part of someone's body:",
        "examples": [
          "She suffers from a heart defect.",
          "defect in Stem cells could be used to repair bone fractures or defects in a skull.",
          "Insulin resistance is the key defect in obese patients who develop type 2 diabetes.",
          "genetic defect Cystic fibrosis is caused by a genetic defect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a country, political party, etc., especially in order to join an opposing one:",
        "examples": [
          "When the national hockey team visited the US, half the players defected.",
          "defect to The British spy, Kim Philby, defected to the Soviet Union in 1963.",
          "defect from The British spy, Kim Philby, defected from Britain in 1963."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a company, stop buying from a business, etc., especially in order to start working for or buying from one of their competitors:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is paying out millions in incentive bonuses to stop its best people from defecting.",
          "Internet providers struggled to prevent angry customers defecting.",
          "defect from She defected from the software company to take up a post at their main rival.",
          "defect to A lot of traditional department stores' customers are defecting to discount stores."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is lacking or that is not exactly right in someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The cars have a defect in the electrical system that may cause them to stall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a country or a group you belong to, esp. in order to join an opposing one:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the mayor’s long-time supporters have defected to other candidates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fault that spoils something or causes it not to work correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "product defects",
          "The report cited structural defects as the reason for the demolition of the building.",
          "correct/remedy/rectify a defect",
          "a major/serious/minor defect",
          "a design/manufacturing defect"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave one company or organization and form or join another:",
        "examples": [
          "defect from/to sth Many of our sales team have defected to the competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop buying a particular product or service and buy a different one instead:",
        "examples": [
          "defect from/to sth Millions of customers defected to rival telecommunications companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave your country or group and join another because you disagree with the ideas of those in control:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a pilot who defected to the United States."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of protecting someone or something against attack or criticism :",
        "examples": [
          "in defence of He published an essay in defence of the freedom of the press.",
          "in the defence of These people have died in the defence of liberty.",
          "come to someone's defence She angrily came to her friend's defence.",
          "leap to someone's defence When she insulted his family, he leapt to their defence (= defended them quickly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that provides protection against attack from enemies, or against something dangerous such as weather or an infection:",
        "examples": [
          "defence against The rebels' only form of defence against the soldiers' guns was sticks and stones.",
          "The towers were once an important part of the city's defences.",
          "She called for new flood defences to be built.",
          "A good diet helps build the body's natural defences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the systems, organizations, parts of a country's government, etc. that are involved in a country protecting itself against attack:",
        "examples": [
          "The war has ended but government spending on defence is still increasing.",
          "the Ministry of Defence",
          "a defence secretary/minister/spokesperson",
          "the defence budget"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing or speech that supports something or someone that has been criticized:",
        "examples": [
          "defence of The book is a closely argued defence of the economic theory of Keynes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an argument or explanation that you use to prove that you are not guilty of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge remarked that ignorance was not a valid defence.",
          "in defence of All I can say, in defence of my actions, is that I had little choice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the things said in court to prove that a person did not commit a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "conduct someone's defence She said that she didn't want a lawyer and was going to conduct her own defence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or people in a law case who have been accused of doing something illegal, and their lawyer(s):",
        "examples": [
          "a witness for the defence",
          "a defence lawyer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some sports, the part of a team that tries to prevent the other team from scoring goals or points:",
        "examples": [
          "a strong defence",
          "I play in defence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the game of chess, a particular set of moves used by the person playing with the black pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "What defence did you use in that last game?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an argument or explanation which you use to prove that you are not guilty of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Now he says he's done nothing wrong, and I assume that will be his defence in court.",
          "a defense attorney/lawyer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or people in a law case who have been accused of doing something illegal, and the lawyer or lawyers who are representing them:",
        "examples": [
          "He claims that official documents of vital importance to the defence were not available."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method used by a company to avoid having another company take control of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The chief executive led a vigorous takeover defence.",
          "One possible defence strategy is to mount a higher counter-bid for the parent company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something against attack or criticism:",
        "examples": [
          "How can we defend our homeland if we don't have an army?",
          "defend someone/something against something White blood cells help defend the body against infection.",
          "defend against Scientists have examined how healthy lungs defend against asthma attacks.",
          "defend someone’s rights The minister has committed herself to defending the rights of marginalized groups.",
          "defend someone’s interests We are simply trying to defend our own interests.",
          "They are fighting to defend their beliefs.",
          "defend yourself I'm going to karate lessons to learn how to defend myself.",
          "The Bank of England intervened this morning to defend the pound (= stop it from losing value)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or write in support of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He vigorously defended his point of view.",
          "The president was asked how he could defend a policy that increased unemployment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to prove in court that someone who has been accused of something is not guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a lawyer who has defended many famous clients.",
          "The accused opted to defend himself in court.",
          "The company has spent a lot of money defending the case.",
          "Jane Clarke, defending, said that her client had struggled with his mental health.",
          "defend against She vowed to vigorously defend against the allegations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete in a sports competition that you won before and try to win it again:",
        "examples": [
          "He will defend his 1,500 metre title this weekend.",
          "The defending champion will play her first match of the tournament tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to prevent the opposing player or players from scoring points, goals, etc. in a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "In the last ten minutes of the game, we needed to defend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect yourself against attack or criticism:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to karate lessons to learn how to defend myself.",
          "She defended herself vehemently against the accusations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something from attack or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "Communities will fight to defend themselves.",
          "How can people best defend themselves against disease?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To defend is also to argue in support of something, esp. when it has been criticized:",
        "examples": [
          "She defended her husband against the accusations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in sports) to try to prevent the opposition from scoring points in a competition, or to guard a goal or other position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Jones is a difficult player to defend against."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something against attack, criticism, or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "defend sth/yourself against sth The company has been defending itself against a takeover bid.",
          "The unions accused the government of not doing enough to defend jobs.",
          "defend your decision/actions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take action to stop a currency from losing value:",
        "examples": [
          "The Bank of England stepped in today to defend the pound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the lawyer speaking for a person or organization in a court of law, or speaking about a particular case:",
        "examples": [
          "The accused CEO was defended by one of the country's leading lawyers.",
          "The attorney general, whose office defended the case on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, said he anticipates an appeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you defend a legal case against you, you arrange for it to be discussed in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want to defend a claim against you, you have 30 days to file a Statement of Reply with the Tribunal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defendant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person in a law case who is accused of having done something illegal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in a court of law who is accused of having done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company in a law case that is accused of having done something illegal, or of harming someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The fine is the largest ever for a single defendant in a criminal antitrust case, officials said."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defendants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person in a law case who is accused of having done something illegal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in a court of law who is accused of having done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company in a law case that is accused of having done something illegal, or of harming someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The fine is the largest ever for a single defendant in a criminal antitrust case, officials said."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defended": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something against attack or criticism:",
        "examples": [
          "How can we defend our homeland if we don't have an army?",
          "defend someone/something against something White blood cells help defend the body against infection.",
          "defend against Scientists have examined how healthy lungs defend against asthma attacks.",
          "defend someone’s rights The minister has committed herself to defending the rights of marginalized groups.",
          "defend someone’s interests We are simply trying to defend our own interests.",
          "They are fighting to defend their beliefs.",
          "defend yourself I'm going to karate lessons to learn how to defend myself.",
          "The Bank of England intervened this morning to defend the pound (= stop it from losing value)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or write in support of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He vigorously defended his point of view.",
          "The president was asked how he could defend a policy that increased unemployment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to prove in court that someone who has been accused of something is not guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a lawyer who has defended many famous clients.",
          "The accused opted to defend himself in court.",
          "The company has spent a lot of money defending the case.",
          "Jane Clarke, defending, said that her client had struggled with his mental health.",
          "defend against She vowed to vigorously defend against the allegations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete in a sports competition that you won before and try to win it again:",
        "examples": [
          "He will defend his 1,500 metre title this weekend.",
          "The defending champion will play her first match of the tournament tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to prevent the opposing player or players from scoring points, goals, etc. in a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "In the last ten minutes of the game, we needed to defend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defender": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who protects a place against attack, or who believes in and supports a person, idea, plan, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The city's defenders were outnumbered by the besieging army.",
          "defender of So far they have found few defenders of their point of view on campus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone in a sports team who tries to prevent the other team from scoring points, goals, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The Brazilian attack put France's defenders under pressure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports someone or something, esp. when attacked or criticized:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a defender of women’s rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone on a team who tries to prevent the other team from scoring points:",
        "examples": [
          "Murray dribbled past a defender and fired the ball right into the basket."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defenders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who protects a place against attack, or who believes in and supports a person, idea, plan, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The city's defenders were outnumbered by the besieging army.",
          "defender of So far they have found few defenders of their point of view on campus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone in a sports team who tries to prevent the other team from scoring points, goals, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The Brazilian attack put France's defenders under pressure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports someone or something, esp. when attacked or criticized:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a defender of women’s rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone on a team who tries to prevent the other team from scoring points:",
        "examples": [
          "Murray dribbled past a defender and fired the ball right into the basket."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something against attack or criticism:",
        "examples": [
          "How can we defend our homeland if we don't have an army?",
          "defend someone/something against something White blood cells help defend the body against infection.",
          "defend against Scientists have examined how healthy lungs defend against asthma attacks.",
          "defend someone’s rights The minister has committed herself to defending the rights of marginalized groups.",
          "defend someone’s interests We are simply trying to defend our own interests.",
          "They are fighting to defend their beliefs.",
          "defend yourself I'm going to karate lessons to learn how to defend myself.",
          "The Bank of England intervened this morning to defend the pound (= stop it from losing value)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or write in support of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He vigorously defended his point of view.",
          "The president was asked how he could defend a policy that increased unemployment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to prove in court that someone who has been accused of something is not guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a lawyer who has defended many famous clients.",
          "The accused opted to defend himself in court.",
          "The company has spent a lot of money defending the case.",
          "Jane Clarke, defending, said that her client had struggled with his mental health.",
          "defend against She vowed to vigorously defend against the allegations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete in a sports competition that you won before and try to win it again:",
        "examples": [
          "He will defend his 1,500 metre title this weekend.",
          "The defending champion will play her first match of the tournament tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to prevent the opposing player or players from scoring points, goals, etc. in a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "In the last ten minutes of the game, we needed to defend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something against attack or criticism:",
        "examples": [
          "How can we defend our homeland if we don't have an army?",
          "defend someone/something against something White blood cells help defend the body against infection.",
          "defend against Scientists have examined how healthy lungs defend against asthma attacks.",
          "defend someone’s rights The minister has committed herself to defending the rights of marginalized groups.",
          "defend someone’s interests We are simply trying to defend our own interests.",
          "They are fighting to defend their beliefs.",
          "defend yourself I'm going to karate lessons to learn how to defend myself.",
          "The Bank of England intervened this morning to defend the pound (= stop it from losing value)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or write in support of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He vigorously defended his point of view.",
          "The president was asked how he could defend a policy that increased unemployment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to prove in court that someone who has been accused of something is not guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a lawyer who has defended many famous clients.",
          "The accused opted to defend himself in court.",
          "The company has spent a lot of money defending the case.",
          "Jane Clarke, defending, said that her client had struggled with his mental health.",
          "defend against She vowed to vigorously defend against the allegations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete in a sports competition that you won before and try to win it again:",
        "examples": [
          "He will defend his 1,500 metre title this weekend.",
          "The defending champion will play her first match of the tournament tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to prevent the opposing player or players from scoring points, goals, etc. in a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "In the last ten minutes of the game, we needed to defend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect yourself against attack or criticism:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to karate lessons to learn how to defend myself.",
          "She defended herself vehemently against the accusations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something from attack or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "Communities will fight to defend themselves.",
          "How can people best defend themselves against disease?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To defend is also to argue in support of something, esp. when it has been criticized:",
        "examples": [
          "She defended her husband against the accusations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in sports) to try to prevent the opposition from scoring points in a competition, or to guard a goal or other position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Jones is a difficult player to defend against."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something against attack, criticism, or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "defend sth/yourself against sth The company has been defending itself against a takeover bid.",
          "The unions accused the government of not doing enough to defend jobs.",
          "defend your decision/actions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take action to stop a currency from losing value:",
        "examples": [
          "The Bank of England stepped in today to defend the pound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the lawyer speaking for a person or organization in a court of law, or speaking about a particular case:",
        "examples": [
          "The accused CEO was defended by one of the country's leading lawyers.",
          "The attorney general, whose office defended the case on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, said he anticipates an appeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you defend a legal case against you, you arrange for it to be discussed in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want to defend a claim against you, you have 30 days to file a Statement of Reply with the Tribunal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defense": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to protect against attack or harm, or something used to protect against attack or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The vaccine strengthens the body’s defenses against infection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A defense is also an argument in support of something, esp. when it has been criticized:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Her defense consisted of denying that she knew anything about the missing check."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law The defense is the person or people in a court who have been accused of doing something wrong, and their lawyer:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The defense rests (= This side has finished giving its argument)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in sports) the ability to prevent the opposition from scoring points in a competition, or, esp. in football, the team without the ball that is trying to prevent its opposition from scoring points:",
        "examples": [
          "The team has pretty good scoring ability, but it’s weak on defense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "defenseless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no way to protect yourself from attack or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "Youngsters are often the most defenseless against mosquitoes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defenses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to protect against attack or harm, or something used to protect against attack or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The vaccine strengthens the body’s defenses against infection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A defense is also an argument in support of something, esp. when it has been criticized:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Her defense consisted of denying that she knew anything about the missing check."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law The defense is the person or people in a court who have been accused of doing something wrong, and their lawyer:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The defense rests (= This side has finished giving its argument)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in sports) the ability to prevent the opposition from scoring points in a competition, or, esp. in football, the team without the ball that is trying to prevent its opposition from scoring points:",
        "examples": [
          "The team has pretty good scoring ability, but it’s weak on defense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "defensive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to protect someone or something against attack:",
        "examples": [
          "These are purely defensive weapons, not designed for attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too quick to protect yourself from being criticized:",
        "examples": [
          "When asked about his decision, he got very defensive.",
          "There's no need to get so defensive!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a sports event, trying to prevent the opposing player or players from scoring points, goals, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He's currently the best defensive player on the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ready to protect yourself because you are expecting to be criticized or attacked:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has been put on the defensive, accused by critics of doing too little too late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to protect against attack or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "a defensive strategy",
          "It’s too late to sign up for the defensive driving class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is defensive, the person feels criticized and quickly tries to explain:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t be defensive – I’m just asking why you didn’t vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trying to prevent the opposing player or players from scoring points:",
        "examples": [
          "The team’s defensive strategy was effective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an investment that is defensive is very safe, with little or no risk, and its value does not change very much over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a defensive share/stock"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trying to protect someone or something from harm or attack:",
        "examples": [
          "a defensive measure/move"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an investment that is very safe, with little or no risk, and whose value does not change very much over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts said investors were moving to defensives that had enough cash to cover a high dividend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to delay something until a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "defer repayments My bank has agreed to defer the repayments on my loan.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Can we defer making a decision until next week?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to delay something until a later time; to postpone:",
        "examples": [
          "You can order the furniture now and defer payment until September."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to delay something until a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "defer action/a decision The committee decided to defer a decision on the takeover bid until a later date.",
          "defer tax/payment",
          "defer doing sth The scheme enables investors to defer paying taxes on the gain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deference": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "respect and politeness:",
        "examples": [
          "treat someone with deference He treats her with such deference.",
          "in deference to She covered her head in deference to (= because of a polite respect for) Muslim custom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "respect shown for another person esp. because of that person’s experience, knowledge, age, or power:",
        "examples": [
          "In deference to nature lovers, the town refused to grant a permit to builders who would have filled in a swamp used by many birds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defiance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaviour in which you refuse to obey someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "act of defiance The demonstration is a pointless act of defiance against the government.",
          "in defiance of In defiance of the ceasefire, rebel troops are again firing on the capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "proud and determined opposition against authority or against someone more powerful than you are:",
        "examples": [
          "They are continuing to publish their newspaper, in defiance of government attempts to close it down."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defiant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "proudly refusing to obey authority:",
        "examples": [
          "a defiant attitude/gesture",
          "The protesters blocking the entrance to the offices remained defiant this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not willing to accept criticism or disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "The CEO was in a defiant mood as she entered the boardroom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defibrillator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine that uses an electric current to make someone's heart beat (= move) in a normal, regular way when it has stopped doing this, or to start a heart beating again when it has stopped:",
        "examples": [
          "The paramedic had to use a defibrillator to shock the woman's heart into restarting.",
          "We have installed portable defibrillators in public buildings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deficiency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of not having, or not having enough, of something that is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "Pregnant women often suffer from iron deficiency.",
          "deficiency in The blood tests revealed a deficiency in certain key minerals and vitamins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of not being good enough, or a fault that makes something not good enough:",
        "examples": [
          "As the game went on, the team's deficiency was obvious.",
          "deficiency in Deficiencies in the education system have been much in the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lack of something that is needed in order to meet a particular standard or level of quality, or the thing that is lacking:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Many women suffer from iron deficiency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something is not as good as it should be:",
        "examples": [
          "a deficiency in sth The audit revealed deficiences in the accounting system.",
          "an operations/performance/service deficiency",
          "identify/highlight a deficiency We need to identify any deficiencies in the system and address them immediately.",
          "address/correct/remedy a deficiency"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount by which something such as income or profit is less than it should be:",
        "examples": [
          "a deficiency in sth They are not permitted to borrow additional funds as long as any deficiency exists in the capital reserve fund.",
          "The accounts show a balance sheet deficiency - the amount by which liabilities exceed assets - of £13.19m at December 31.",
          "The company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a net capital deficiency that raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount by which the tax recorded in someone's financial records is less than the tax they actually owe, or a situation in which this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The IRS notified him that he was subject to a $10000 tax deficiency for the 2009 tax year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deficient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having enough of:",
        "examples": [
          "deficient in A diet deficient in vitamin D may cause the disease rickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not good enough:",
        "examples": [
          "His theory is deficient in several respects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking or not good enough:",
        "examples": [
          "A diet that is deficient in protein is harmful to children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deficit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the total amount by which money spent is more than money received, or the state of having spent more money than has been received:",
        "examples": [
          "The presidential candidate claims that he can cut the deficit in half within five years.",
          "budget deficit With a budget deficit of nearly £26 billion, the state plans to slash spending on schools and police.",
          "deficit of The country is running a balance-of-payments deficit of $250 million.",
          "deficit in The UK's deficit in manufactured goods fell slightly in the last three months.",
          "What happened to cause this lurch from surplus to deficit?",
          "in deficit A third of schools in the county say they are in deficit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount by which a team or player is behind in a game or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "They overcame a two-goal deficit to draw even in the second half.",
          "It was the first time in baseball history a team had overcome a three-games-to-none deficit in the World Series."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a temporary or permanent lack in someone's ability to operate normally:",
        "examples": [
          "deficit in Children neglected in early life are likely to exhibit deficits in psychosocial functioning.",
          "cognitive deficit The disease results in increasing levels of cognitive deficit.",
          "Air pollution has been associated with lung function deficits in children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount by which money spent is more than money received:",
        "examples": [
          "The theater has been operating at a deficit of over $150,000 a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount by which money spent by a business or government is more than the money it receives:",
        "examples": [
          "a deficit of £10 million/$1 billion, etc. The two companies between them have reported a deficit of nearly $14bn.",
          "have/run/show a deficit About a third of the nation's non-profit arts presenters run a large deficit each year, according to Charity Navigator.",
          "reduce/cut a deficit",
          "federal/government/public deficit",
          "The US balance of payments deficit was running at over 4% of gross domestic product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is smaller than it should be:",
        "examples": [
          "a pension/pension fund deficit",
          "a deficit in sth The company reported that an estimated $31.5 million deficit in this year's operating budget would end up at about $20 million as a result of savings.",
          "There is a deficit of trust between the customer and the banks, which yesterday's headline figure will do little to dispel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a situation when a business or country has spent more money than it has received, or an amount of money is smaller than it should be:",
        "examples": [
          "At the time, the Federal Budget was expected to remain in deficit until at least Fiscal 2011.",
          "At their last valuation, almost all council pension funds were in deficit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of defy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "defies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to obey a person, decision, law, situation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It is rare to see children openly defying their teachers.",
          "A few workers have defied the majority decision and gone into work despite the strike.",
          "defy the law The fact that aircraft don't fall out of the sky always seems to me to defy (= act against) the law of gravity.",
          "A forest fire raging in southern California is defying (= is not changed by) all attempts to control it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be extreme or very strange and therefore impossible to believe, describe, or explain:",
        "examples": [
          "The chaos at the airport defies description."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone to do something that you think will be impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "I defy you to prove your accusations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to obey or to do something in the usual or expected way:",
        "examples": [
          "They defied an evacuation order and stayed in town during the hurricane.",
          "He defied the odds (= did what no one expected) and won the race for mayor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to spoil something or someone so that that thing or person is less beautiful or pure:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a shame that such a beautiful area has been defiled by a rubbish dump.",
          "The soldiers deliberately defiled all the holy places."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very narrow valley between two mountains",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil the goodness or beauty of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Cans, paper bags, and other trash defiled the landscape."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defiled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil something or someone so that that thing or person is less beautiful or pure:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a shame that such a beautiful area has been defiled by a rubbish dump.",
          "The soldiers deliberately defiled all the holy places."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "define": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say what the meaning of something, especially a word, is:",
        "examples": [
          "be defined as In the dictionary, \"reality\" is defined as \"the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be\".",
          "define your terms Before I answer your question, could you define your terms a little more (= explain what you mean by the words you have used)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to explain and describe the meaning and exact limits of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Your rights and responsibilities are defined in the citizens' charter.",
          "Your role in the project will be strictly defined (= limited to particular areas).",
          "be defined by I'd hate to feel that I was defined by (= that my life got its meaning and importance only from) my job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show clearly the edge or shape of something:",
        "examples": [
          "be defined against The outline of the castle on the hill was clearly defined against the evening sky.",
          "I use a lip pencil to define my lips before applying lipstick.",
          "A low wall defines the site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe the meaning of something, esp. a word, or to explain something more clearly so that it can be understood:",
        "examples": [
          "How would you define “jaded”?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show clearly the edge or shape of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The dark figures are sharply defined on the white background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say what the meaning of something, especially a word, is:",
        "examples": [
          "Economists normally define a recession as two successive quarters of negative growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to explain and state the meaning and exact limits of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a defined goal/objective",
          "If you want employees to be more productive, then you must define and measure productivity precisely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say what the meaning of something, especially a word, is:",
        "examples": [
          "be defined as In the dictionary, \"reality\" is defined as \"the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be\".",
          "define your terms Before I answer your question, could you define your terms a little more (= explain what you mean by the words you have used)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to explain and describe the meaning and exact limits of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Your rights and responsibilities are defined in the citizens' charter.",
          "Your role in the project will be strictly defined (= limited to particular areas).",
          "be defined by I'd hate to feel that I was defined by (= that my life got its meaning and importance only from) my job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show clearly the edge or shape of something:",
        "examples": [
          "be defined against The outline of the castle on the hill was clearly defined against the evening sky.",
          "I use a lip pencil to define my lips before applying lipstick.",
          "A low wall defines the site."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say what the meaning of something, especially a word, is:",
        "examples": [
          "be defined as In the dictionary, \"reality\" is defined as \"the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be\".",
          "define your terms Before I answer your question, could you define your terms a little more (= explain what you mean by the words you have used)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to explain and describe the meaning and exact limits of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Your rights and responsibilities are defined in the citizens' charter.",
          "Your role in the project will be strictly defined (= limited to particular areas).",
          "be defined by I'd hate to feel that I was defined by (= that my life got its meaning and importance only from) my job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show clearly the edge or shape of something:",
        "examples": [
          "be defined against The outline of the castle on the hill was clearly defined against the evening sky.",
          "I use a lip pencil to define my lips before applying lipstick.",
          "A low wall defines the site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe the meaning of something, esp. a word, or to explain something more clearly so that it can be understood:",
        "examples": [
          "How would you define “jaded”?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show clearly the edge or shape of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The dark figures are sharply defined on the white background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say what the meaning of something, especially a word, is:",
        "examples": [
          "Economists normally define a recession as two successive quarters of negative growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to explain and state the meaning and exact limits of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a defined goal/objective",
          "If you want employees to be more productive, then you must define and measure productivity precisely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very important in understanding or describing something:",
        "examples": [
          "defining event The attacks were the defining event of his presidency.",
          "defining feature Electronic dance music is characterized by several defining features.",
          "There are many differences between the candidates, but none is more defining than this issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a clause) giving information about someone or something that is necessary in order to understand who or what is being referred to, or (of a pronoun) used in a clause like this:",
        "examples": [
          "No commas are used before defining clauses.",
          "In \"They interviewed the woman whose dog had been rescued\", \"whose dog had been rescued\" is a defining relative clause because it makes clear which woman is being talked about.",
          "We can use \"who\" or \"that\" as a defining relative pronoun to talk about people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "definite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "fixed, certain, or clear:",
        "examples": [
          "The date for the meeting is now definite: 5 March .",
          "She has very definite opinions.",
          "We need a definite answer by tomorrow.",
          "definite about \"Are you sure I'm invited too?\" \"Yes, Dan was very definite about it on the phone.\"",
          "There's been a definite improvement in your English since you came here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is certain to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's make the 9th a definite - we'll have dinner and then go to the movies.",
          "definite for She's a definite for the Olympic team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fixed, certain, or clear:",
        "examples": [
          "We haven’t picked a definite date, but it will probably be in June."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "definitely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without any doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you definitely decided to go to Costa Rica?",
          "He definitely said he'd be here.",
          "\"Are you going to have children?\" \"Oh, definitely (= without any doubt).\"",
          "\"She's not coming?\" \"No, definitely not.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without any doubt; certainly:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t like that place – I’m definitely not going back there.",
          "\"Are you really going to quit your job?\" \"Definitely!\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "definition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase:",
        "examples": [
          "a dictionary definition",
          "definition of What is the definition of \"mood\"?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a description of the features and limits of something:",
        "examples": [
          "definition of The legal definition of what is and what is not pornography is very unsatisfactory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of its own features:",
        "examples": [
          "Psychology is by definition an inexact science."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how clear an image or sound is:",
        "examples": [
          "The photograph lacks definition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase:",
        "examples": [
          "What is the definition of “mood”?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which something can be clearly seen or heard:",
        "examples": [
          "The tape recorded conversation lacked definition – there was too much background noise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "definitions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase:",
        "examples": [
          "a dictionary definition",
          "definition of What is the definition of \"mood\"?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a description of the features and limits of something:",
        "examples": [
          "definition of The legal definition of what is and what is not pornography is very unsatisfactory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of its own features:",
        "examples": [
          "Psychology is by definition an inexact science."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how clear an image or sound is:",
        "examples": [
          "The photograph lacks definition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase:",
        "examples": [
          "What is the definition of “mood”?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which something can be clearly seen or heard:",
        "examples": [
          "The tape recorded conversation lacked definition – there was too much background noise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "definitive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not able to be changed or improved:",
        "examples": [
          "a definitive judgment/ruling",
          "definitive answer There are no definitive answers to this problem.",
          "definitive proof The police have no definitive proof of her guilt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considered to be the best of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "He's written the definitive guide to Thailand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "firm, final, and complete; not to be questioned or changed:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no definitive scientific evidence that coffee is harmful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deflating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something that has air or gas inside it deflates, or is deflated, it becomes smaller because it loses the air or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "to deflate a balloon/tyre"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to become weaker:",
        "examples": [
          "The party's ambitions have been deflated by the two recent by-election defeats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone lose confidence or feel less important:",
        "examples": [
          "They were totally deflated by losing the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the supply of money in an economy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "deflect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change direction after hitting something, or to cause something to do this :",
        "examples": [
          "deflect off The ball deflected off my shoulder, straight into the goal.",
          "deflect a shot The crowd cheered as the goalkeeper deflected the shot.",
          "deflect something away from something If a huge meteor was heading towards us, our best hope could be to deflect it away from the Earth using a nuclear explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to change from or stop what they were intending to do:",
        "examples": [
          "deflect someone from something His initial defeats did not deflect him from his ambitions.",
          "She listens to him, but doesn't allow herself to be deflected from her purpose.",
          "We will continue with our plans and not be deflected by the attacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid something such as criticism, blame, or a question being directed at you:",
        "examples": [
          "deflect criticism The president deflected criticism of his economic record by focusing on crime.",
          "deflect blame He successfully deflected blame for his mismanagement of the crisis.",
          "deflect a question I just tried to deflect questions the best way I could."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack or blame another person rather than accepting criticism or blame for your own actions:",
        "examples": [
          "When someone deflects, they are trying to feel less guilty, avoid negative consequences, and put the blame on others.",
          "The guilty person deflects their guilt onto the person who is accusing them or onto another person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to change direction, or to suddenly go in a different direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The ionosphere deflects radio waves.",
          "fig. The mayor deflected (= did not answer directly) questions about his political plans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deflecting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change direction after hitting something, or to cause something to do this :",
        "examples": [
          "deflect off The ball deflected off my shoulder, straight into the goal.",
          "deflect a shot The crowd cheered as the goalkeeper deflected the shot.",
          "deflect something away from something If a huge meteor was heading towards us, our best hope could be to deflect it away from the Earth using a nuclear explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to change from or stop what they were intending to do:",
        "examples": [
          "deflect someone from something His initial defeats did not deflect him from his ambitions.",
          "She listens to him, but doesn't allow herself to be deflected from her purpose.",
          "We will continue with our plans and not be deflected by the attacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid something such as criticism, blame, or a question being directed at you:",
        "examples": [
          "deflect criticism The president deflected criticism of his economic record by focusing on crime.",
          "deflect blame He successfully deflected blame for his mismanagement of the crisis.",
          "deflect a question I just tried to deflect questions the best way I could."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack or blame another person rather than accepting criticism or blame for your own actions:",
        "examples": [
          "When someone deflects, they are trying to feel less guilty, avoid negative consequences, and put the blame on others.",
          "The guilty person deflects their guilt onto the person who is accusing them or onto another person."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deflection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a change of direction after hitting something:",
        "examples": [
          "deflection off The second goal was from a deflection off the Liverpool defender.",
          "take a deflection His shot took a deflection and sailed into the net.",
          "angle of deflection Measure the angle of deflection of the laser beam when it hits the surface."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you do or say in order to avoid something such as criticism, blame, or a question being directed at you, or the action of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "There are jokes and deflections but no answers.",
          "deflection of Reporters were frustrated by her constant deflection of their questions.",
          "I noticed his skilful deflection of blame onto other team members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of attacking or blaming another person rather than accepting criticism or blame for your own actions:",
        "examples": [
          "Deflection is a psychological defence mechanism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deforestation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the cutting down of trees in a large area, or the destruction of forests by people:",
        "examples": [
          "Deforestation is destroying large areas of tropical rain forest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deformed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with a shape that has not developed normally:",
        "examples": [
          "deformed hands"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "spoiled by not having a usual or regular shape or structure:",
        "examples": [
          "The shale in this area is deformed and folding of the rock can be seen.",
          "The child was born with a deformed heart."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deformities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which a part of the body has not developed in the normal way or with the normal shape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the body that has not developed in the usual way or with the normal shape:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She was born with a deformity of the spine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deformity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which a part of the body has not developed in the normal way or with the normal shape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the body that has not developed in the usual way or with the normal shape:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She was born with a deformity of the spine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defrauding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something illegally from a person, company, etc., or to prevent someone from having something that is legally theirs, by making statements that are not true:",
        "examples": [
          "He was found guilty of defrauding the Inland Revenue.",
          "defraud someone/something of something They are both charged with conspiracy to defraud an insurance company of $20,000."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defrost": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become free of ice, or to (cause to) become no longer frozen:",
        "examples": [
          "When you get a build-up of ice in your freezer, you know it's time to defrost it.",
          "Defrost the chicken thoroughly before cooking.",
          "Leave the chicken to defrost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or cause something to become free of ice or no longer frozen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Take some meat out of the freezer to defrost for supper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defuse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to prevent a bomb from exploding:",
        "examples": [
          "Bomb disposal experts have defused a 110-pound bomb at a subway station this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a difficult or dangerous situation calmer by reducing or removing its cause:",
        "examples": [
          "The two groups will meet next week to try to defuse the crisis/situation/tension."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a difficult or dangerous situation calmer:",
        "examples": [
          "The two groups are trying to defuse tensions in the town council over the budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you defuse a bomb, you prevent it from exploding.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "defy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to obey a person, decision, law, situation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It is rare to see children openly defying their teachers.",
          "A few workers have defied the majority decision and gone into work despite the strike.",
          "defy the law The fact that aircraft don't fall out of the sky always seems to me to defy (= act against) the law of gravity.",
          "A forest fire raging in southern California is defying (= is not changed by) all attempts to control it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be extreme or very strange and therefore impossible to believe, describe, or explain:",
        "examples": [
          "The chaos at the airport defies description."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone to do something that you think will be impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "I defy you to prove your accusations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to obey or to do something in the usual or expected way:",
        "examples": [
          "They defied an evacuation order and stayed in town during the hurricane.",
          "He defied the odds (= did what no one expected) and won the race for mayor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "defying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to obey a person, decision, law, situation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It is rare to see children openly defying their teachers.",
          "A few workers have defied the majority decision and gone into work despite the strike.",
          "defy the law The fact that aircraft don't fall out of the sky always seems to me to defy (= act against) the law of gravity.",
          "A forest fire raging in southern California is defying (= is not changed by) all attempts to control it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be extreme or very strange and therefore impossible to believe, describe, or explain:",
        "examples": [
          "The chaos at the airport defies description."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone to do something that you think will be impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "I defy you to prove your accusations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "degenerate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become worse in quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Educational standards are degenerating year by year because of a lack of funds.",
          "degenerate into What was intended as a peaceful demonstration rapidly degenerated into violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having low standards of behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "a degenerate young man"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone with low standards of behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "moral degenerate They're just moral degenerates with no sense of decency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become worse:",
        "examples": [
          "Standards of courtesy have degenerated since I was a girl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad or worse in quality or character, or (of a person) morally bad:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a lazy, degenerate young man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "degenerates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become worse in quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Educational standards are degenerating year by year because of a lack of funds.",
          "degenerate into What was intended as a peaceful demonstration rapidly degenerated into violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having low standards of behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "a degenerate young man"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone with low standards of behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "moral degenerate They're just moral degenerates with no sense of decency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become worse:",
        "examples": [
          "Standards of courtesy have degenerated since I was a girl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad or worse in quality or character, or (of a person) morally bad:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a lazy, degenerate young man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "degeneration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process by which something gets worse:",
        "examples": [
          "degeneration of There has been a gradual degeneration of the judicial system in the last few years.",
          "High blood pressure can cause degeneration of the heart muscles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of becoming worse:",
        "examples": [
          "X-rays showed some degeneration of bone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "degenerative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A degenerative illness is one in which the body or a part of the body gradually stops working:",
        "examples": [
          "a degenerative disease/condition"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "degradation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process in which the beauty or quality of something is destroyed or spoiled:",
        "examples": [
          "environmental degradation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which people are made to feel they have no value:",
        "examples": [
          "the misery and degradation of prison life"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which something is made worse, esp. the quality of land:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the effects of environmental degradation is the absence of fish in that river."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "degraded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause people to feel that they or other people have no value and do not have the respect or good opinion of others:",
        "examples": [
          "Pornography degrades women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil or destroy the beauty or quality of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Every day the environment is further degraded by toxic wastes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the quality of something electrical or electronic degrades or is degraded, it becomes less good or less correct.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a substance) to change into a more simple chemical structure:",
        "examples": [
          "degrade into These chemicals quickly degrade into harmless compounds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "degrading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing people to feel that they have no value:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It is so degrading to have to ask for money.",
          "No one should have to suffer such degrading treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel ashamed and worthless as a person:",
        "examples": [
          "a degrading job"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "degree": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an) amount or level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "degree of This job demands a high degree of skill.",
          "There isn't the slightest degree of doubt that he's innocent.",
          "I have to warn you that there's a degree of (= some) danger involved in this.",
          "The number of terrorist attacks has increased to a terrifying degree.",
          "There was some degree of truth in what she said.",
          "to what degree To what degree do you think we will be providing a better service?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that involves varying levels of something rather than two completely different things:",
        "examples": [
          "\"That's really bad.\" \"Well, it's all a matter of degree (= there are other things better and other things worse).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various units of measurement, especially of temperature or angles, usually shown by the symbol ° written after a number:",
        "examples": [
          "a difference of three degrees",
          "degrees Fahrenheit The temperature is given in degrees Fahrenheit.",
          "degrees Celsius Hypothermia occurs when the body's core temperature drops below 35 degrees Celsius.",
          "degrees Fahrenheit/Celsius/Centigrade Water boils at 212°F (212 degrees Fahrenheit) and 100°C (100 degrees Celsius).",
          "A right angle is an angle of 90° (90 degrees).",
          "latitude/longitude of 40, 75, etc. degrees New York is on a latitude of 41°N and a longitude of 74°W."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a course of study at a college or university, or the qualification given to a student after he or she has completed his or her studies:",
        "examples": [
          "degree in She has a degree in physics from Edinburgh.",
          "She graduated with a degree in history.",
          "degree from He has a medical degree from Harvard.",
          "do a degree UK \"What degree did you do at York?\" \"Geography.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with an ordinal number (= first, second, third, etc.) to show how serious something is:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffered second- and third-degree (= serious and very serious) burns in the incident.",
          "US Some of these people had committed sexual assault, from second-degree to fifth-degree (= serious to not so serious) criminal sexual conduct.",
          "US A fifth-degree felony has a sentence of six months to a year in prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with a number to show a measurement, especially of temperature or angles:",
        "examples": [
          "Bake the pie in a 350-degree (= 350°F) oven.",
          "Lean forward at a 45-degree angle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount or level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] This job demands a high degree of skill.",
          "[ C ] The house had also been damaged, but to a lesser degree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of temperature, often shown by the symbol ° written after a number:",
        "examples": [
          "The temperature is expected to climb to 90° tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of angles, often shown by the symbol ° written after a number",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exponent (= number that shows how many times another number is to be multiplied by itself)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A degree of a monomial is the total of the exponents in a mathematical statement.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A degree of a polynomial is the largest of the exponents in a mathematical statement.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level of achievement recognized for a student who has completed a course of study at a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "She earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Yale."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "degrees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an) amount or level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "degree of This job demands a high degree of skill.",
          "There isn't the slightest degree of doubt that he's innocent.",
          "I have to warn you that there's a degree of (= some) danger involved in this.",
          "The number of terrorist attacks has increased to a terrifying degree.",
          "There was some degree of truth in what she said.",
          "to what degree To what degree do you think we will be providing a better service?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that involves varying levels of something rather than two completely different things:",
        "examples": [
          "\"That's really bad.\" \"Well, it's all a matter of degree (= there are other things better and other things worse).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various units of measurement, especially of temperature or angles, usually shown by the symbol ° written after a number:",
        "examples": [
          "a difference of three degrees",
          "degrees Fahrenheit The temperature is given in degrees Fahrenheit.",
          "degrees Celsius Hypothermia occurs when the body's core temperature drops below 35 degrees Celsius.",
          "degrees Fahrenheit/Celsius/Centigrade Water boils at 212°F (212 degrees Fahrenheit) and 100°C (100 degrees Celsius).",
          "A right angle is an angle of 90° (90 degrees).",
          "latitude/longitude of 40, 75, etc. degrees New York is on a latitude of 41°N and a longitude of 74°W."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a course of study at a college or university, or the qualification given to a student after he or she has completed his or her studies:",
        "examples": [
          "degree in She has a degree in physics from Edinburgh.",
          "She graduated with a degree in history.",
          "degree from He has a medical degree from Harvard.",
          "do a degree UK \"What degree did you do at York?\" \"Geography.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with an ordinal number (= first, second, third, etc.) to show how serious something is:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffered second- and third-degree (= serious and very serious) burns in the incident.",
          "US Some of these people had committed sexual assault, from second-degree to fifth-degree (= serious to not so serious) criminal sexual conduct.",
          "US A fifth-degree felony has a sentence of six months to a year in prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with a number to show a measurement, especially of temperature or angles:",
        "examples": [
          "Bake the pie in a 350-degree (= 350°F) oven.",
          "Lean forward at a 45-degree angle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount or level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] This job demands a high degree of skill.",
          "[ C ] The house had also been damaged, but to a lesser degree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of temperature, often shown by the symbol ° written after a number:",
        "examples": [
          "The temperature is expected to climb to 90° tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of angles, often shown by the symbol ° written after a number",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exponent (= number that shows how many times another number is to be multiplied by itself)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A degree of a monomial is the total of the exponents in a mathematical statement.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A degree of a polynomial is the largest of the exponents in a mathematical statement.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level of achievement recognized for a student who has completed a course of study at a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "She earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Yale."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dehydrated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having the normal amount of water in your body so that you feel ill or weak",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dehydration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drop below normal levels of water in the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Diarrhoea and vomiting lead to dehydration unless fluids are taken to replace the loss.",
          "More than 11,000 children die every day around the world because of dehydration caused by diarrhoea."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deign": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do something unwillingly and in a way that shows that you think you are too important to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "If she deigns to reply to my letter, I'll be extremely surprised."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to do something although you consider yourself too important to have to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr. Clinton did not deign to reply."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a god or goddess:",
        "examples": [
          "Ares and Aphrodite were the ancient Greek deities of war and love."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "God",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a god:",
        "examples": [
          "Zeus was an ancient Greek deity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The Deity is God.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "delaware": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the northeastern US, whose capital city is Dover:",
        "examples": [
          "Delaware is trying to increase the local oyster population.",
          "She plans to move to Delaware."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen at a later time than originally planned or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "My plane was delayed by an hour.",
          "Heavy snow delayed the start of the game.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I think we should delay deciding about this until next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to be slow or late:",
        "examples": [
          "I was delayed by traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not act quickly or immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "If you delay now, the opportunity might be lost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which you have to wait longer than expected for something to happen, or the time that you have to wait:",
        "examples": [
          "delay in There has been a delay in the book's publication.",
          "without delay This situation needs to be tackled without delay.",
          "Long delays are predicted on the motorway because of the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause to be late or to cause to happen at a later time, or to wait before acting:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He wants to delay the meeting until Wednesday.",
          "[ T ] The space launch was delayed because of bad weather.",
          "[ I ] Don’t delay in ordering tickets to the show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when something that might happen does not happen or does not happen quickly enough, or the failure to act quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] You need to call back without delay.",
          "[ C ] The holiday traffic is likely to cause long delays.",
          "[ C ] Any further delay would threaten the entire project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delayed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening at a later time than expected, or happening some time after the event that caused it:",
        "examples": [
          "Officials said that the reason for the large number of delayed flights was the bad weather conditions.",
          "The protests are a delayed reaction to last week's announcement.",
          "delayed shock He's suffering from delayed shock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delaying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen at a later time than originally planned or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "My plane was delayed by an hour.",
          "Heavy snow delayed the start of the game.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I think we should delay deciding about this until next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to be slow or late:",
        "examples": [
          "I was delayed by traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not act quickly or immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "If you delay now, the opportunity might be lost."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen at a later time than originally planned or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "My plane was delayed by an hour.",
          "Heavy snow delayed the start of the game.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I think we should delay deciding about this until next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to be slow or late:",
        "examples": [
          "I was delayed by traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not act quickly or immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "If you delay now, the opportunity might be lost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which you have to wait longer than expected for something to happen, or the time that you have to wait:",
        "examples": [
          "delay in There has been a delay in the book's publication.",
          "without delay This situation needs to be tackled without delay.",
          "Long delays are predicted on the motorway because of the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause to be late or to cause to happen at a later time, or to wait before acting:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He wants to delay the meeting until Wednesday.",
          "[ T ] The space launch was delayed because of bad weather.",
          "[ I ] Don’t delay in ordering tickets to the show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when something that might happen does not happen or does not happen quickly enough, or the failure to act quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] You need to call back without delay.",
          "[ C ] The holiday traffic is likely to cause long delays.",
          "[ C ] Any further delay would threaten the entire project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delegates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person chosen or elected by a group to speak, vote, etc. for them, especially at a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "Delegates have voted in favour of the motion.",
          "delegate to Each union elects several delegates to the annual conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a particular job, duty, right, etc. to someone else so that they do it for you:",
        "examples": [
          "delegate something to someone As a boss you have to delegate responsibilities to your staff.",
          "Authority to make financial decisions has been delegated to a special committee.",
          "delegate to He's a politician who tends to delegate to subordinates.",
          "If you're too busy, learn to delegate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose or elect someone to speak, vote, etc. for a group, especially at a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "be delegated to A group of four teachers were delegated to represent their colleagues at the union conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person chosen or elected by a group to represent the group, esp. at a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "Each state chooses delegates to the national convention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a job or responsibility to someone in a lower position instead of doing it yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Personnel matters made him uncomfortable, and he increasingly delegated them to others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone to represent a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Four teachers were delegated to represent the school at the conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is chosen or elected by a group to speak or vote for it, especially at a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "More than 1,000 delegates attended the three-day conference.",
          "a delegate to a meeting/conference"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a particular job, duty, etc. to someone else so that they do it for you:",
        "examples": [
          "He was always overburdened with too many trivial tasks because he found it impossible to delegate.",
          "delegate authority/powers/responsibility The Board may delegate its authority to any duly appointed committee.",
          "delegate sth to sb A manufacturer can delegate some or all of its overseas operations to an export house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose or elect someone to speak or vote for a group, especially at a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "delegate sb to do sth The company director, who prepared their submission, cannot be here and has delegated her deputy to present it for her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delegating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a particular job, duty, right, etc. to someone else so that they do it for you:",
        "examples": [
          "delegate something to someone As a boss you have to delegate responsibilities to your staff.",
          "Authority to make financial decisions has been delegated to a special committee.",
          "delegate to He's a politician who tends to delegate to subordinates.",
          "If you're too busy, learn to delegate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose or elect someone to speak, vote, etc. for a group, especially at a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "be delegated to A group of four teachers were delegated to represent their colleagues at the union conference."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delegation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of delegates:",
        "examples": [
          "delegation from The delegation from Spain has/have arrived for a month.",
          "Twenty states agreed to send delegations.",
          "After the accord was announced, leaders of the two delegations shook hands for cameras."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of delegating a particular job, duty, right, etc. to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "delegation of Delegation of responsibility is a key part of a manager's job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of people chosen or elected to represent a larger group",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of delegates:",
        "examples": [
          "The Trade and Industry Secretary is taking a delegation of business and union leaders to Shanghai tomorrow to meet Chinese ministers.",
          "Indiana's trade delegation hopes to secure investments and jobs by visiting European companies whose offices are already in the state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving a particular job, duty, etc. to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "the delegation of authority/power/responsibility The main principle involved is the delegation of responsibility for budgets to accountable units, each of which has defined objectives."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delete": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove or draw a line through something, especially a written word or words:",
        "examples": [
          "be deleted from They insisted that all expletives be deleted from the article.",
          "Here is a list of possible answers. Please delete (= draw a line through some of them) as appropriate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove (part or all of) a written or electronic text:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She accidentally deleted one of her computer files.",
          "[ T ] The editor deleted the last three paragraphs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something that is written or printed in a document, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The new law had inadvertently deleted a section of existing labor law that dealt with overtime for employees who work more than 40 hours a week.",
          "delete sth from sth Lawyers deleted all names and other identifying details from the documents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove data, documents, programs, etc. from a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "How many times have you deleted an email, file, or document and then regretted it?",
          "the delete button/key Highlighting a page and hitting the delete button is very easy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop making or selling a particular product:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a lot of pressure on publishers to delete stock.",
          "Many of these wonderful recordings had been deleted because they were unlikely to sell any more copies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a key on a computer keyboard that you press to remove data:",
        "examples": [
          "If you receive any suspicious emails, just hit delete."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deleted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or draw a line through something, especially a written word or words:",
        "examples": [
          "be deleted from They insisted that all expletives be deleted from the article.",
          "Here is a list of possible answers. Please delete (= draw a line through some of them) as appropriate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deleting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or draw a line through something, especially a written word or words:",
        "examples": [
          "be deleted from They insisted that all expletives be deleted from the article.",
          "Here is a list of possible answers. Please delete (= draw a line through some of them) as appropriate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delhi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of India, situated in the northern part of the country",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "deli": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofdelicatessen",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "deliberate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(often of something bad) intentional or planned:",
        "examples": [
          "a deliberate attack/insult/lie",
          "We made a deliberate decision to live apart for a while."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A deliberate movement, action, or thought is done carefully without hurrying:",
        "examples": [
          "From her slow, deliberate speech I guessed she must be drunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think or talk seriously and carefully about something:",
        "examples": [
          "deliberate on The jury took five days to deliberate on the case.",
          "The committee has deliberated the question at great length.",
          "[ + question word ] He's deliberating whether or not to accept the new job that he's been offered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an action or a decision) intentional or planned, often with the result of being harmful to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "a deliberate insult",
          "He accused her of writing deliberate untruths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who moves, acts, or thinks in a deliberate way moves, acts, or thinks slowly and usually carefully.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think or talk seriously and carefully about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The jury deliberated for two days before reaching a verdict."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deliberately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sure he says these things deliberately to annoy me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slowly and carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "Calmly and deliberately, she cut up his suits one by one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "He did it deliberately to annoy me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deliberation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "considering or discussing something:",
        "examples": [
          "After much deliberation, she decided to accept their offer.",
          "After five days of deliberations, the jury decided on a verdict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow careful way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Slowly and with deliberation she turned to me and told me to get out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considering or discussing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] After much deliberation, she decided to accept their offer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delicacy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something especially rare or expensive that is good to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "great delicacy In some parts of the world, sheep's eyes are considered a great delicacy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "acting and speaking carefully so that no one is offended, or the possibility of causing offence:",
        "examples": [
          "He raised the matter with great delicacy.",
          "delicacy of I don't think you fully appreciate the delicacy of the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being easy to damage or looking very easy to damage:",
        "examples": [
          "Because of their great delicacy, the books cannot be moved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being done carefully or gently:",
        "examples": [
          "We admired the delicacy of her brush strokes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something esp. rare or expensive that is good to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "a dinner of Vietnamese delicacies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the special care needed to deal with something in order to avoid causing trouble or offense; the quality of needing this special care:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to discuss a matter of some delicacy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delicate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "needing careful treatment, especially because easily damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "Peaches have delicate skins which are easily bruised.",
          "Delicate plants need to be kept in a greenhouse during the winter.",
          "delicate china",
          "delicate health Molly's health has always been delicate (= she gets sick easily)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing to be done carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "delicate operation Repairing damaged nerves is a very delicate operation.",
          "delicate process Reversing the car into the tiny space was a delicate process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation, matter, etc. that needs to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid trouble or offence:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to speak to you about a delicate matter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to measure very small changes:",
        "examples": [
          "Weather-forecasters have extremely delicate equipment which helps them predict what the weather is going to be like."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasantly soft or light:",
        "examples": [
          "a rose with a delicate scent",
          "a delicate shade of pink",
          "We chose a delicate floral pattern for our bedroom curtains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a thin, attractive shape:",
        "examples": [
          "She folded her delicate hands on the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothing that needs to be washed very carefully because it is easily damaged, for example underwear made of thin material:",
        "examples": [
          "I always wash my delicates by hand.",
          "Turn the dress inside out and put it in the washing machine on the delicates cycle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing careful treatment, esp. because easily damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "a delicate flower",
          "delicate jewelry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Delicate also means needing to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid causing trouble or offense:",
        "examples": [
          "The negotiations have reached a delicate stage.",
          "It’s a delicate operation, and you want an experienced surgeon to do it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasant but not easily noticed or strong:",
        "examples": [
          "a delicate flavor",
          "We chose a delicate floral pattern for our bedroom curtains."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delicately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "carefully, in order to avoid causing physical damage:",
        "examples": [
          "Some goods needs to be handled delicately.",
          "The surgeon delicately removed shards of skull before sewing the scalp together again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very carefully, in order to avoid trouble or offence:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought you handled the situation very delicately.",
          "How can I phrase this delicately?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is pleasantly soft and light:",
        "examples": [
          "The dessert was delicately flavoured with vanilla.",
          "Aimee is a delicately built girl with fine brown hair."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delicious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a very pleasant taste or smell:",
        "examples": [
          "a delicious cake",
          "The delicious smell of freshly made coffee came from the kitchen.",
          "This wine is delicious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a situation or activity that gives you great pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "I have some delicious gossip to tell you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very pleasant, esp. to taste or smell:",
        "examples": [
          "Judy’s fried chicken is delicious."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "Her face had a look of pure delight.",
          "with delight I read your letter with great delight.",
          "in delight The children squealed in delight when they saw all the presents under the Christmas tree.",
          "delight at His delight at seeing her again was obvious.",
          "to someone's delight To my delight, I was proved right.",
          "to the delight of She played all her biggest hits, to the delight of the crowd.",
          "take delight in He seems to take great delight in (= enjoys) teasing his sister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that gives great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "My sister's little boy is a real delight.",
          "The film is a delight from start to finish.",
          "it is a delight to It was a delight to see her so happy and relaxed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pleasures that something gives:",
        "examples": [
          "We're just discovering the delights of being retired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone great pleasure or satisfaction:",
        "examples": [
          "Peter's academic success delighted his family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness, or something or someone that gives this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] My sister’s little boy is a real delight.",
          "[ U ] His music teacher expressed delight with his performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone great pleasure or satisfaction:",
        "examples": [
          "The songs of countrypeople and of sailors delight me.",
          "Peter’s success at college delighted his family."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delighted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very pleased:",
        "examples": [
          "a delighted audience",
          "delighted with Pat was delighted with her new house.",
          "delighted at I was delighted at your news.",
          "delighted by We have been delighted by the amount of interest.",
          "[ + that ] I'm absolutely delighted that you can come.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We'd be delighted to come to dinner on Friday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very pleased:",
        "examples": [
          "a delighted expression",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I’m delighted to meet you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delightful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "Our new neighbours are delightful.",
          "Thank you for a delightful evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent a delightful weekend in Maine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delightfully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable way:",
        "examples": [
          "This small hotel is delightfully situated overlooking one of Amsterdam's main canals.",
          "We met on a delightfully warm afternoon last week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delights": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "Her face had a look of pure delight.",
          "with delight I read your letter with great delight.",
          "in delight The children squealed in delight when they saw all the presents under the Christmas tree.",
          "delight at His delight at seeing her again was obvious.",
          "to someone's delight To my delight, I was proved right.",
          "to the delight of She played all her biggest hits, to the delight of the crowd.",
          "take delight in He seems to take great delight in (= enjoys) teasing his sister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that gives great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "My sister's little boy is a real delight.",
          "The film is a delight from start to finish.",
          "it is a delight to It was a delight to see her so happy and relaxed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pleasures that something gives:",
        "examples": [
          "We're just discovering the delights of being retired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone great pleasure or satisfaction:",
        "examples": [
          "Peter's academic success delighted his family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness, or something or someone that gives this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] My sister’s little boy is a real delight.",
          "[ U ] His music teacher expressed delight with his performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone great pleasure or satisfaction:",
        "examples": [
          "The songs of countrypeople and of sailors delight me.",
          "Peter’s success at college delighted his family."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delinquent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, usually young, who behaves in a way that is illegal or not acceptable to most people:",
        "examples": [
          "Our neighbour hated children and just thought we were a bunch of delinquents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "illegal or not acceptable, or behaving in a way that is illegal or not acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "They are carrying out research on the causes of delinquent behaviour among young people.",
          "delinquent teenagers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "late in paying money owed:",
        "examples": [
          "delinquent in She has been delinquent in paying her taxes.",
          "They consider borrowers to be \"seriously delinquent\" if a mortgage payment is past due by 90 days or more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "failing to do something that is your duty or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "About 85 percent of delinquent jurors eventually agree to complete their jury duty, rather than face criminal charges.",
          "delinquent in We would be delinquent in our duties if we didn't constantly look for ways to improve our service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "late in paying money owed:",
        "examples": [
          "She was delinquent in paying her taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not paid or paid back as should have been done:",
        "examples": [
          "delinquent accounts/payments/taxes/loans.",
          "Another 6% of mortgages were delinquent but not yet in foreclosure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not paying, or paying back, money as agreed:",
        "examples": [
          "delinquent borrowers/customers/taxpayers",
          "delinquent in (doing) sth The Dallas Morning News identified multiple contractors who were delinquent in paying their taxes.",
          "42% of callers are at least three months delinquent on mortgage payments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delinquents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, usually young, who behaves in a way that is illegal or not acceptable to most people:",
        "examples": [
          "Our neighbour hated children and just thought we were a bunch of delinquents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "illegal or not acceptable, or behaving in a way that is illegal or not acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "They are carrying out research on the causes of delinquent behaviour among young people.",
          "delinquent teenagers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "late in paying money owed:",
        "examples": [
          "delinquent in She has been delinquent in paying her taxes.",
          "They consider borrowers to be \"seriously delinquent\" if a mortgage payment is past due by 90 days or more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "failing to do something that is your duty or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "About 85 percent of delinquent jurors eventually agree to complete their jury duty, rather than face criminal charges.",
          "delinquent in We would be delinquent in our duties if we didn't constantly look for ways to improve our service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "late in paying money owed:",
        "examples": [
          "She was delinquent in paying her taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not paid or paid back as should have been done:",
        "examples": [
          "delinquent accounts/payments/taxes/loans.",
          "Another 6% of mortgages were delinquent but not yet in foreclosure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not paying, or paying back, money as agreed:",
        "examples": [
          "delinquent borrowers/customers/taxpayers",
          "delinquent in (doing) sth The Dallas Morning News identified multiple contractors who were delinquent in paying their taxes.",
          "42% of callers are at least three months delinquent on mortgage payments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delirious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to think or speak clearly because of fever or mental confusion:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a high temperature and was delirious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely happy or excited:",
        "examples": [
          "The team arrived home to a delirious reception from its fans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thinking or speaking in a way that is not reasonable because of mental confusion:",
        "examples": [
          "He grew feverish and then delirious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Delirious also means extremely happy:",
        "examples": [
          "delirious with joy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delirium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state of being unable to think or speak clearly because of fever or mental confusion:",
        "examples": [
          "fever accompanied by delirium"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of extreme excitement or happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never seen such delirium at a football game before."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deliver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take goods, letters, parcels, etc. to people's houses or places of work:",
        "examples": [
          "be delivered to Mail is delivered to our office twice a day.",
          "The furniture store is delivering our new bed on Thursday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give, direct, or aim something:",
        "examples": [
          "deliver a speech In May, she delivered a speech at a conference in Bangkok.",
          "deliver a sermon The priest delivered a passionate sermon against war.",
          "deliver a verdict The jury delivered a verdict of not guilty.",
          "deliver a blow The police said that it was the blow delivered (= given) to her head that killed her.",
          "The pitcher tripped as he delivered the ball (= threw it towards the person with the bat).",
          "She spotted the winger's forward run and delivered a perfect pass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve or produce something that has been promised:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has failed to deliver what it promised.",
          "deliver on The prime minister has quickly delivered on his campaign pledge.",
          "If we back you, we expect you to deliver.",
          "mainly US The Republicans are relying on their agricultural policies to deliver the farmers' vote (= to persuade farmers to vote for them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve or produce something good, or something that was promised or is expected:",
        "examples": [
          "As an employer we will give you a lot of freedom but we expect you to deliver the goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give birth to a baby, or to help someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "She delivered her third child at home.",
          "The baby was delivered by a midwife.",
          "be delivered of formal The princess has been delivered of (= has given birth to) a healthy baby boy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to save someone from a painful or bad experience:",
        "examples": [
          "deliver someone from something Is there nothing that can be done to deliver these starving people from their suffering?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take goods, letters, or packages to people’s houses or places of work:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We had the pizza delivered.",
          "[ T ] We call our pharmacy with the doctor’s prescription and ask them to deliver it.",
          "[ I ] We deliver anywhere in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or produce a speech or result:",
        "examples": [
          "The president is scheduled to deliver a speech on foreign policy.",
          "The jury delivered a verdict of not guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give birth to a baby, or to help someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Dr. Adams delivered all three of my children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve or produce something promised or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] You pay your dues, and you expect the union to deliver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take goods, letters, parcels, etc. to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "deliver goods/mail/products Manufacturers can deliver goods directly from factories.",
          "Most stores will deliver between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.",
          "deliver sth to sb/sth Together, the three groups deliver 340,000 meals a year to homebound people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide a service:",
        "examples": [
          "We want world-class wages and conditions for our people to match the world class services that they deliver.",
          "The company is working tirelessly to deliver improved services for passengers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve, provide, or produce something:",
        "examples": [
          "The price wars we see among retailers are a direct result of their need to maximise market share and deliver profits to shareholders.",
          "deliver a rise/increase in sth We have been able to deliver a 40% rise in revenues and profits for the seventh successive year.",
          "deliver growth/returns/savings",
          "deliver benefits/results/improvements"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that has been promised:",
        "examples": [
          "The main complaint from analysts is that the company says all the right things but fails to deliver.",
          "In particular, critics cite his failure to deliver on a promise to attract half-a-million customers for the new service by last summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manufacture and supply something to a customer:",
        "examples": [
          "Boeing predicts that manufacturers will deliver 28,600 airplanes worth $2.8 trillion by 2026.",
          "Our key aim is to deliver a quality product to the consumer.",
          "Officials say the merger should be invisible, as the new company will continue to deliver electricity and gas to customers and be regulated by the same body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a speech or an official statement:",
        "examples": [
          "deliver a briefing/report/speech She is due to deliver a keynote speech to finance ministers this afternoon.",
          "The water industry regulator is due to deliver his verdict on the proposed takeover today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide information, text, and pictures for a book, website, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The digital entertainment company is working with hardware companies, trying to come up with technologies to deliver content the way they think consumers want to see it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a damaging effect on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "This move is going to continue to deliver a blow to the company and its position in the industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do what you have promised to do, or to produce what is wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "The company expects employees to perform and to deliver the goods."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deliverance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being saved from a painful or bad experience:",
        "examples": [
          "deliverance from We pray for deliverance from our sins.",
          "The families hoped for the safe deliverance of their husbands, fathers, and brothers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delivered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take goods, letters, parcels, etc. to people's houses or places of work:",
        "examples": [
          "be delivered to Mail is delivered to our office twice a day.",
          "The furniture store is delivering our new bed on Thursday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give, direct, or aim something:",
        "examples": [
          "deliver a speech In May, she delivered a speech at a conference in Bangkok.",
          "deliver a sermon The priest delivered a passionate sermon against war.",
          "deliver a verdict The jury delivered a verdict of not guilty.",
          "deliver a blow The police said that it was the blow delivered (= given) to her head that killed her.",
          "The pitcher tripped as he delivered the ball (= threw it towards the person with the bat).",
          "She spotted the winger's forward run and delivered a perfect pass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve or produce something that has been promised:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has failed to deliver what it promised.",
          "deliver on The prime minister has quickly delivered on his campaign pledge.",
          "If we back you, we expect you to deliver.",
          "mainly US The Republicans are relying on their agricultural policies to deliver the farmers' vote (= to persuade farmers to vote for them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve or produce something good, or something that was promised or is expected:",
        "examples": [
          "As an employer we will give you a lot of freedom but we expect you to deliver the goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give birth to a baby, or to help someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "She delivered her third child at home.",
          "The baby was delivered by a midwife.",
          "be delivered of formal The princess has been delivered of (= has given birth to) a healthy baby boy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to save someone from a painful or bad experience:",
        "examples": [
          "deliver someone from something Is there nothing that can be done to deliver these starving people from their suffering?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deliveries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking goods, letters, parcels, etc. to people's houses or places of work:",
        "examples": [
          "delivery of We get two deliveries of mail (= it is delivered twice) a day.",
          "on delivery You can pay for the carpet on delivery (= when it is delivered).",
          "take delivery of We expect to take delivery of (= receive) our new car next week.",
          "out for delivery Your order is out for delivery (= it has been given to the person who will deliver it) and will be with you soon.",
          "free delivery Delivery is free on orders over £30.",
          "next-day delivery The price includes next-day delivery anywhere in the UK.",
          "delivery van After he left school he got a job driving a delivery van."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the supply of something, for example power to an engine, or the way that it is supplied:",
        "examples": [
          "The power delivery is extremely smooth, but the car is let down by the steering.",
          "delivery of The drug increases the delivery of oxygen to muscles in the body.",
          "The procedure promises great benefits in accurate delivery of radiation to treat tumours.",
          "New media includes new methods of content delivery such as internet streaming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which someone speaks in public:",
        "examples": [
          "She did a perfect imitation of his breathless delivery.",
          "Her delivery is deadpan, but hilarious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some sports, such as cricket or baseball, the act of throwing the ball towards the person with the bat, in order for that person to try to hit the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "That was a good delivery from Thompson.",
          "The pitcher is famous for the speed of his delivery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of achieving or producing something that has been promised:",
        "examples": [
          "delivery of Delivery of the hoped-for improvements hit a snag when they failed to recruit enough staff for the expansion.",
          "There were plenty of promises, but no delivery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a birth:",
        "examples": [
          "Her husband was with her for the delivery.",
          "We want as many mothers as possible to have safe and normal deliveries.",
          "Women who have the infection are at risk of pre-term delivery of their baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking goods, letters, or packages to people's houses or places of work:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The company gets two deliveries a day.",
          "[ U ] You can pay for the rug on delivery (= when it is received)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the manner in which someone speaks, esp. in public:",
        "examples": [
          "His dialogue was offbeat, his delivery fast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of birth:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a difficult delivery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking goods, letters, parcels, etc. to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Please allow 14 days for delivery.",
          "mail/parcel/postal delivery",
          "a delivery driver/truck/van",
          "on delivery There's a 10% deposit to be paid, and then the balance has to be paid on delivery of the car.",
          "next-day/same-day/overnight delivery The company has established links with florists across the UK for a same-day delivery service.",
          "express/free delivery",
          "The supermarket rose to the challenge with cost cuts and successful expansion into internet sales and home delivery.",
          "delivery address/charges/terms",
          "They make two deliveries a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of goods received:",
        "examples": [
          "There were several faulty items in the last delivery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of providing a service or supplying something to a customer:",
        "examples": [
          "The new proposals will allow the delivery of high-speed internet access without a phone line.",
          "Providing targeted medical advice over the internet is the highest level yet of what the government calls the electronic delivery of public services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a buyer is given control of something they have bought:",
        "examples": [
          "For a deed to convey ownership, there must be delivery and acceptance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the trading of futures to talk about the date when the shares or commodities (= goods) will be available to the buyer:",
        "examples": [
          "The price of gold for December delivery fell 20 cents an ounce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive goods that you have bought:",
        "examples": [
          "Once the fashion show finishes, department store buyers will choose, order, and take delivery of clothes from all over the world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delivering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take goods, letters, parcels, etc. to people's houses or places of work:",
        "examples": [
          "be delivered to Mail is delivered to our office twice a day.",
          "The furniture store is delivering our new bed on Thursday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give, direct, or aim something:",
        "examples": [
          "deliver a speech In May, she delivered a speech at a conference in Bangkok.",
          "deliver a sermon The priest delivered a passionate sermon against war.",
          "deliver a verdict The jury delivered a verdict of not guilty.",
          "deliver a blow The police said that it was the blow delivered (= given) to her head that killed her.",
          "The pitcher tripped as he delivered the ball (= threw it towards the person with the bat).",
          "She spotted the winger's forward run and delivered a perfect pass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve or produce something that has been promised:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has failed to deliver what it promised.",
          "deliver on The prime minister has quickly delivered on his campaign pledge.",
          "If we back you, we expect you to deliver.",
          "mainly US The Republicans are relying on their agricultural policies to deliver the farmers' vote (= to persuade farmers to vote for them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve or produce something good, or something that was promised or is expected:",
        "examples": [
          "As an employer we will give you a lot of freedom but we expect you to deliver the goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give birth to a baby, or to help someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "She delivered her third child at home.",
          "The baby was delivered by a midwife.",
          "be delivered of formal The princess has been delivered of (= has given birth to) a healthy baby boy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to save someone from a painful or bad experience:",
        "examples": [
          "deliver someone from something Is there nothing that can be done to deliver these starving people from their suffering?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delivers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take goods, letters, parcels, etc. to people's houses or places of work:",
        "examples": [
          "be delivered to Mail is delivered to our office twice a day.",
          "The furniture store is delivering our new bed on Thursday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give, direct, or aim something:",
        "examples": [
          "deliver a speech In May, she delivered a speech at a conference in Bangkok.",
          "deliver a sermon The priest delivered a passionate sermon against war.",
          "deliver a verdict The jury delivered a verdict of not guilty.",
          "deliver a blow The police said that it was the blow delivered (= given) to her head that killed her.",
          "The pitcher tripped as he delivered the ball (= threw it towards the person with the bat).",
          "She spotted the winger's forward run and delivered a perfect pass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve or produce something that has been promised:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has failed to deliver what it promised.",
          "deliver on The prime minister has quickly delivered on his campaign pledge.",
          "If we back you, we expect you to deliver.",
          "mainly US The Republicans are relying on their agricultural policies to deliver the farmers' vote (= to persuade farmers to vote for them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve or produce something good, or something that was promised or is expected:",
        "examples": [
          "As an employer we will give you a lot of freedom but we expect you to deliver the goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give birth to a baby, or to help someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "She delivered her third child at home.",
          "The baby was delivered by a midwife.",
          "be delivered of formal The princess has been delivered of (= has given birth to) a healthy baby boy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to save someone from a painful or bad experience:",
        "examples": [
          "deliver someone from something Is there nothing that can be done to deliver these starving people from their suffering?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take goods, letters, or packages to people’s houses or places of work:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We had the pizza delivered.",
          "[ T ] We call our pharmacy with the doctor’s prescription and ask them to deliver it.",
          "[ I ] We deliver anywhere in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or produce a speech or result:",
        "examples": [
          "The president is scheduled to deliver a speech on foreign policy.",
          "The jury delivered a verdict of not guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give birth to a baby, or to help someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Dr. Adams delivered all three of my children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve or produce something promised or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] You pay your dues, and you expect the union to deliver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take goods, letters, parcels, etc. to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "deliver goods/mail/products Manufacturers can deliver goods directly from factories.",
          "Most stores will deliver between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.",
          "deliver sth to sb/sth Together, the three groups deliver 340,000 meals a year to homebound people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide a service:",
        "examples": [
          "We want world-class wages and conditions for our people to match the world class services that they deliver.",
          "The company is working tirelessly to deliver improved services for passengers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve, provide, or produce something:",
        "examples": [
          "The price wars we see among retailers are a direct result of their need to maximise market share and deliver profits to shareholders.",
          "deliver a rise/increase in sth We have been able to deliver a 40% rise in revenues and profits for the seventh successive year.",
          "deliver growth/returns/savings",
          "deliver benefits/results/improvements"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that has been promised:",
        "examples": [
          "The main complaint from analysts is that the company says all the right things but fails to deliver.",
          "In particular, critics cite his failure to deliver on a promise to attract half-a-million customers for the new service by last summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manufacture and supply something to a customer:",
        "examples": [
          "Boeing predicts that manufacturers will deliver 28,600 airplanes worth $2.8 trillion by 2026.",
          "Our key aim is to deliver a quality product to the consumer.",
          "Officials say the merger should be invisible, as the new company will continue to deliver electricity and gas to customers and be regulated by the same body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a speech or an official statement:",
        "examples": [
          "deliver a briefing/report/speech She is due to deliver a keynote speech to finance ministers this afternoon.",
          "The water industry regulator is due to deliver his verdict on the proposed takeover today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide information, text, and pictures for a book, website, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The digital entertainment company is working with hardware companies, trying to come up with technologies to deliver content the way they think consumers want to see it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a damaging effect on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "This move is going to continue to deliver a blow to the company and its position in the industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do what you have promised to do, or to produce what is wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "The company expects employees to perform and to deliver the goods."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delivery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking goods, letters, parcels, etc. to people's houses or places of work:",
        "examples": [
          "delivery of We get two deliveries of mail (= it is delivered twice) a day.",
          "on delivery You can pay for the carpet on delivery (= when it is delivered).",
          "take delivery of We expect to take delivery of (= receive) our new car next week.",
          "out for delivery Your order is out for delivery (= it has been given to the person who will deliver it) and will be with you soon.",
          "free delivery Delivery is free on orders over £30.",
          "next-day delivery The price includes next-day delivery anywhere in the UK.",
          "delivery van After he left school he got a job driving a delivery van."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the supply of something, for example power to an engine, or the way that it is supplied:",
        "examples": [
          "The power delivery is extremely smooth, but the car is let down by the steering.",
          "delivery of The drug increases the delivery of oxygen to muscles in the body.",
          "The procedure promises great benefits in accurate delivery of radiation to treat tumours.",
          "New media includes new methods of content delivery such as internet streaming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which someone speaks in public:",
        "examples": [
          "She did a perfect imitation of his breathless delivery.",
          "Her delivery is deadpan, but hilarious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some sports, such as cricket or baseball, the act of throwing the ball towards the person with the bat, in order for that person to try to hit the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "That was a good delivery from Thompson.",
          "The pitcher is famous for the speed of his delivery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of achieving or producing something that has been promised:",
        "examples": [
          "delivery of Delivery of the hoped-for improvements hit a snag when they failed to recruit enough staff for the expansion.",
          "There were plenty of promises, but no delivery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a birth:",
        "examples": [
          "Her husband was with her for the delivery.",
          "We want as many mothers as possible to have safe and normal deliveries.",
          "Women who have the infection are at risk of pre-term delivery of their baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking goods, letters, or packages to people's houses or places of work:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The company gets two deliveries a day.",
          "[ U ] You can pay for the rug on delivery (= when it is received)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the manner in which someone speaks, esp. in public:",
        "examples": [
          "His dialogue was offbeat, his delivery fast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of birth:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a difficult delivery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking goods, letters, parcels, etc. to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Please allow 14 days for delivery.",
          "mail/parcel/postal delivery",
          "a delivery driver/truck/van",
          "on delivery There's a 10% deposit to be paid, and then the balance has to be paid on delivery of the car.",
          "next-day/same-day/overnight delivery The company has established links with florists across the UK for a same-day delivery service.",
          "express/free delivery",
          "The supermarket rose to the challenge with cost cuts and successful expansion into internet sales and home delivery.",
          "delivery address/charges/terms",
          "They make two deliveries a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of goods received:",
        "examples": [
          "There were several faulty items in the last delivery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of providing a service or supplying something to a customer:",
        "examples": [
          "The new proposals will allow the delivery of high-speed internet access without a phone line.",
          "Providing targeted medical advice over the internet is the highest level yet of what the government calls the electronic delivery of public services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a buyer is given control of something they have bought:",
        "examples": [
          "For a deed to convey ownership, there must be delivery and acceptance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the trading of futures to talk about the date when the shares or commodities (= goods) will be available to the buyer:",
        "examples": [
          "The price of gold for December delivery fell 20 cents an ounce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive goods that you have bought:",
        "examples": [
          "Once the fashion show finishes, department store buyers will choose, order, and take delivery of clothes from all over the world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dell": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small valley, usually with trees",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "delta": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of low, flat land, sometimes shaped like a triangle, where a river divides into several smaller rivers before flowing into the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "the Mississippi delta",
          "river delta The country includes the largest river delta in the world.",
          "delta of the delta of the Nile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of low, flat land, sometimes shaped approximately like a triangle, where a river divides into several smaller rivers before flowing into the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "the Mississippi delta"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in a figure or amount",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the measurement of how the price of an option changes compared to the price of the shares, etc. that it is based on:",
        "examples": [
          "A delta of 0.5 means that for every $1.00 that the stock goes up, the option price rises by $0.50."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deltas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of low, flat land, sometimes shaped like a triangle, where a river divides into several smaller rivers before flowing into the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "the Mississippi delta",
          "river delta The country includes the largest river delta in the world.",
          "delta of the delta of the Nile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of low, flat land, sometimes shaped approximately like a triangle, where a river divides into several smaller rivers before flowing into the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "the Mississippi delta"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in a figure or amount",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the measurement of how the price of an option changes compared to the price of the shares, etc. that it is based on:",
        "examples": [
          "A delta of 0.5 means that for every $1.00 that the stock goes up, the option price rises by $0.50."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deltoids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the muscles on the tops of the shoulders",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "deluded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "believing things that are not real or true:",
        "examples": [
          "What a deluded fool I've been.",
          "Talking to him, I wondered how anyone could be so deluded."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deluge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large amount of rain or water:",
        "examples": [
          "This little stream can become a deluge when it rains heavily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper received a deluge of complaints/letters/phone calls about the article."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something with a lot of water:",
        "examples": [
          "The city was deluged when the river burst its banks.",
          "More than 8 inches of rain deluged parts of the county.",
          "be deluged with The capital was deluged with 168mm of rain in five days.",
          "A helicopter rescue was mounted after caravans were deluged by a flash flood.",
          "Heavy rains had already deluged many streets.",
          "They witnessed the devastation caused by a 10 foot high wave that deluged the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a large number of things, especially messages, requests, or complaints, that are difficult to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "be deluged with We've been deluged with replies.",
          "They have been deluged with phone calls from reporters.",
          "After that I started getting deluged with interview requests.",
          "The company has been deluged by complaints following the loss of the service.",
          "Fans deluged the website with messages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large volume of something, more than can be managed:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper received a deluge of complaints about the article."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large amount of rain or water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a very large volume of something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The senator’s office was deluged with calls asking for clarification."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delusion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belief in something that is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] He's under the delusion that he will be promoted this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something a person believes and wants to be true, when it is actually not true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We have no delusions that these kids are going to play pro basketball, but they are having fun."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delusional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "believing things that are not true:",
        "examples": [
          "Delusional thinking is common in schizophrenia."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delusions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belief in something that is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] He's under the delusion that he will be promoted this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something a person believes and wants to be true, when it is actually not true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We have no delusions that these kids are going to play pro basketball, but they are having fun."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deluxe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very comfortable and of very high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a deluxe hotel in Paris"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of very high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a deluxe hotel"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "delve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to reach into something or under the surface of something trying find an object:",
        "examples": [
          "delve into She delved into her pocket to find some change.",
          "delve for I grabbed my bag and delved for a pen.",
          "We saw water birds delving in the mud for food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine something in detail trying to find information:",
        "examples": [
          "delve into It's not always a good idea to delve too deeply into someone's past.",
          "When I travel I really want to delve into other cultures.",
          "Perhaps we need to delve a little deeper to find out what is really going on."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refused:",
        "examples": [
          "I demanded an explanation.",
          "The union is demanding a seven percent pay rise this year.",
          "demand something from someone He has always demanded the highest standards of behaviour from his children.",
          "[ + speech ] \"And where do you think you're going?\" demanded the police officer.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I demand to see the manager.",
          "[ + that ] She demanded that he return the books he borrowed from her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to need something such as time, effort, or a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a very difficult piece of music to play - it demands a lot of concentration.",
          "demanded of He seems to lack many of the qualities demanded of (= needed by) a successful politician."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong request:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't give in to children's demands all the time.",
          "demand for The government is unlikely to agree to the rebels' demands for independence.",
          "They received a demand for payment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a need for something to be sold or supplied:",
        "examples": [
          "demand for There was little demand for tickets.",
          "in demand Good teachers are always in demand (= are always needed)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difficult things that you have to do:",
        "examples": [
          "demands of The demands of nursing are too great for a lot of people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for forcefully, in a way that shows that refusal is not expected and will not be accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The library demanded $5 for each book returned late.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I demand to see the person in charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To demand is also to need something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The twins demand a lot of attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something asked for forcefully, or something that you accept as necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The union’s major demand was for improved benefits.",
          "[ C ] The demands of nursing are too great for a lot of people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Demand is also need:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We can’t meet the demand for tickets to the game.",
          "[ U ] Good teachers are always in demand (= needed)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Demand is also the desire to buy goods:",
        "examples": [
          "There was weak demand for imported goods last month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a need for goods or services that customers want to buy or use:",
        "examples": [
          "increasing/rising/growing demand",
          "declining/falling/slowing demand",
          "high/strong/huge demand",
          "a decline/drop/shift in demand",
          "Colourful Ceramics hope to tap into the demand for products made out of recycled materials.",
          "a rise/increase/boom in demand",
          "demand rises/grows/falls As populations age, demand rises for ever more complex and expensive health treatments.",
          "demand exceeds/outstrips supply",
          "to increase/decrease/satisfy demand",
          "Safecare says it has thrived by meeting a demand for affordable insurance.",
          "For the moment, strong customer demand is helping all four operators grow quickly.",
          "Rising prices for land and the need for security create demand for gated high-rise units.",
          "bolster/boost/fuel demand The dollar rose as buying of U.S. securities bolstered demand for the currency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of customers buying goods and using services in an economy, and the amount that they buy:",
        "examples": [
          "demand grows/recovers Pilkington said prices and demand were growing in Europe.",
          "There are signs of a slowdown in domestic demand.",
          "Grain prices are increasing, helped by both the strengthening U.S. economy and accelerating demand from China."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong request for something:",
        "examples": [
          "a demand for sth/a demand that There was a demand that customers be compensated for the inconvenience they had suffered.",
          "accept/agree to/reject a demand"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter requesting that someone pays money that they owe:",
        "examples": [
          "Defaulting customers received a final demand for payment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the things that a particular situation or person makes necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "demands on sb/sth Most managers feel there are too many demands on their time.",
          "changing/competing/conflicting demands Staff are forced to face the conflicting demands of workplace and home.",
          "meet/respond to/satisfy the demands of sth Farmers need to modernize their tobacco production to meet the demands of a competitive market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for describing goods or services that customers would buy or use if they were available:",
        "examples": [
          "Banking shares were also in demand, amid continued hopes of consolidation in the sector.",
          "The company must develop the right products - those that are in demand by their prospective clientele."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as soon as a request is made:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank stated that there was little point in adding to small firms' worries by making overdrafts payable on demand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "whenever you need or want it:",
        "examples": [
          "Television, movies, music, and computer games are now available on demand in homes over high-speed data links.",
          "The network is available on various cable operators' on-demand services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an economic law that states that people buy less of a product when the price is high, and more when the price is low:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the normal law of demand, in which the quantity of corn demanded increases as the price of corn declines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a strong request for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Miller was expected to go back to the bidders last night to demand a further rise in price.",
          "If the Revenue thinks you have underpaid it will demand payment and can charge a penalty of interest.",
          "Shareholders in the company are demanding the resignation of the chief executive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demanded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refused:",
        "examples": [
          "I demanded an explanation.",
          "The union is demanding a seven percent pay rise this year.",
          "demand something from someone He has always demanded the highest standards of behaviour from his children.",
          "[ + speech ] \"And where do you think you're going?\" demanded the police officer.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I demand to see the manager.",
          "[ + that ] She demanded that he return the books he borrowed from her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to need something such as time, effort, or a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a very difficult piece of music to play - it demands a lot of concentration.",
          "demanded of He seems to lack many of the qualities demanded of (= needed by) a successful politician."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demanding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "needing a lot of time, attention, or energy:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a very demanding child.",
          "a demanding job/task"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing a lot of attention, effort, or time:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m trying to learn English, and I find it very demanding."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demands": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the difficult things that you have to do:",
        "examples": [
          "demands of The demands of nursing are too great for a lot of people.",
          "demands on His new job makes a lot of demands on him (= he has to work very hard).",
          "The long hours and the physical demands of the work are driving people away from the profession.",
          "Teachers complain that they simply can't satisfy the enormous demands placed on them.",
          "Many struggle with the conflicting demands of work and family."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demarcation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a border or a rule that shows the limits of something or how things are divided:",
        "examples": [
          "demarcation between In some schools there is little demarcation between subjects (= subjects are not taught separately).",
          "On this map, demarcations between regions are shown with dotted lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line or rule that shows the limits of something or how things are divided, or the act of dividing something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Careful market demarcation is an essential element of all strategic sales planning.",
          "The bank is establishing a clear line of demarcation between its investment and retail banking businesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a division of jobs, in which each job can only be done by members of a particular trade union or members who have a particular position in a union:",
        "examples": [
          "The restructuring of the company has challenged the union's traditional demarcation lines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demeaning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing someone to become or feel less respected:",
        "examples": [
          "He was forced to do a job that he considered demeaning.",
          "demeaning to That advertisement is demeaning to women.",
          "it is demeaning to It was very demeaning to be criticized in front of all my colleagues.",
          "She found it demeaning to ask for help."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demeanor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of looking and behaving:",
        "examples": [
          "The boss has a calm, reassuring demeanor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to think or act clearly because you are extremely worried, angry, or excited by something:",
        "examples": [
          "demented with She was nearly demented with worry when her son didn't come home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "crazy:",
        "examples": [
          "The man is demented - he's going to wreck the whole operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mentally ill",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dementia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical condition that affects especially old people, causing the memory and other mental abilities to gradually become worse, and leading to confused behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disease or condition that exists esp. among older people, and that results in the gradual loss of mental abilities, such as the ability to think, reason, and remember things",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "demerit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fault or disadvantage:",
        "examples": [
          "demerit of We need to consider the merits and demerits of the plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark given to someone, especially a student in a school, because they have done something wrong or broken a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "demerit for She got three demerits for lateness on this term's report."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demigod": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in ancient stories) a being who is partly human and partly a god:",
        "examples": [
          "Some football players become like demigods to their fans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the death of a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Much has been written about the circumstances surrounding her demise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of something that was previously considered to be powerful, such as a business, industry, or system:",
        "examples": [
          "demise of The demise of the company was sudden and unexpected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the death of a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Much has been written about the circumstances surrounding her demise.",
          "My visits to his house continued until his sad demise at 86.",
          "Nothing will ever make sense of her untimely demise at such a young age.",
          "She blamed herself for his tragic demise.",
          "My own demise is not something I care to contemplate.",
          "We were all stunned by his sudden demise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of the operation or existence of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Huge corporate farms have led to the demise of many small, family-owned farms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fml (of a person) Demise means death.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "property that you rent or give to someone for a particular number of years, or a legal agreement in which you rent or give this property:",
        "examples": [
          "In a mortgage by demise, the lender becomes the owner of the mortgaged property until the loan is repaid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rent or give property to someone for a particular number of years:",
        "examples": [
          "If an apartment is rented under a written lease, it is referred to in the lease as the \"demised premises\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "I went on lots of demos as a student."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an example of a product, especially a computer program or piece of recorded music, given or shown to someone to try to make them buy or support it:",
        "examples": [
          "a software demo",
          "demo tape A team of music industry figures will select bands and soloists from demo tapes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "I'll give you a demo of the new system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something and explain how it works, or to show or produce an example of a product:",
        "examples": [
          "to demo a new piece of software",
          "They've just completed a Christmas single and are also demoing lots of new songs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form of demonstration:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw several interesting demos at the trade show last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sample (= part) of a product, especially software, that you allow people to try, to encourage them to buy the complete product:",
        "examples": [
          "Download the latest game demos for free.",
          "freeware and demo programs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you show someone how to use a product or how a new system or product works:",
        "examples": [
          "There were live demos of the travel and banking systems at the trade show.",
          "sales demos",
          "I asked him to give us a demo of the beta version."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show a new product and explain how it works or how to use it, especially so customers will want to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "All kinds of consumer electronics products are demoed at CES."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "democracy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system of government in which power is held by elected representatives who are freely voted for by the people, or held directly by the people themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has promised to uphold the principles of democracy.",
          "The early 1990s saw the spread of democracy in Eastern Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country in which power is held by elected representatives who are freely voted for by the people, or held directly by the people themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Few of the Western democracies still have a royal family.",
          "This is not how the media should behave in a democracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization or group whose members all have the right to join in making decisions and have their opinions heard, or a system of controlling an organization or group in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The school functions as a democracy, with students and staff members given equal votes on most decisions.",
          "A family is not usually a democracy from the kids' point of view.",
          "We believe our model of democracy in the workplace can work for larger companies too."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the belief in freedom and equality between people, or a system of government based on this belief, in which power is either held by elected representatives or directly by the people themselves",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A democracy is a country in which power is held by elected representatives.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation, system, or organization in which everyone has equal rights and opportunities, and can help make decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "corporate democracy",
          "shareholder democracy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the belief that everyone in a country has the right to express their opinions, and that power should be held by people who are elected, or a system of government based on this belief:",
        "examples": [
          "The country was celebrating its return to democracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country in which power is held by people who are elected:",
        "examples": [
          "It is now a stable, well-governed democracy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "democrat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes in democracy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, a member or supporter of the Democratic Party",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports or believes in government by the people or their representatives",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes in and supports the principles of democracy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member or supporter of the Democratic Party in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "Democrats traditionally support higher taxes, mostly levied against the wealthier segments of society."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "democratic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "based on the principles of democracy, a system of government in which power is held by elected representatives who are freely voted for by the people, or held directly by the people themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "We must accept the results of a democratic election (= an election in which all people can vote).",
          "Do you think Australia is a more democratic country than Britain?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an organization, group, system) organized in a fair way in which everyone has the right to join in making decisions and have their opinions heard:",
        "examples": [
          "The publishing process is a little more democratic today: you can print a book yourself and take it to the marketplace.",
          "Critics say that this is a perversion of the internet's democratic principles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using the principles of democracy in elections and government:",
        "examples": [
          "That country has never had a democratic election (= an election in which all adults can vote).",
          "Australia is a democratic country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person or a group that is democratic believes in, encourages, or supports freedom and equality between people and groups:",
        "examples": [
          "a democratic society"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on the principles of democracy:",
        "examples": [
          "a democratic society",
          "democratic elections"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a democratic system or organization allows everyone to be treated equally and to be involved in making decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "Employee ownership and open-book management are common practices in most democratic workplaces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or supporting the Democratic Party in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "Democratic policies",
          "Democratic voters"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "democrats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes in democracy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, a member or supporter of the Democratic Party",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports or believes in government by the people or their representatives",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes in and supports the principles of democracy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member or supporter of the Democratic Party in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "Democrats traditionally support higher taxes, mostly levied against the wealthier segments of society."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demographic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to demography (= the study of populations and the different groups that make them up):",
        "examples": [
          "There have been monumental social and demographic changes in the country.",
          "current demographic trends"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people, for example customers, who are similar in age, social class, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "This demographic (young teenagers) is the fastest-growing age group using the site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to human populations and the information collected about them, such as their size, growth, ages, and education:",
        "examples": [
          "More than any other demographic group, it is the educated young adult who has been the industry’s favorite customer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people, for example, customers, who are similar in age, social class, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "This demographic (young teenagers) is the fastest growing age group using the site.",
          "Marketing to baby boomers is not easy; but in order to be successful, you must reach this demographic.",
          "Our target demographic is college-educated urban females aged 25-30."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to demography (= the study of populations, their characteristics and changes):",
        "examples": [
          "Demographic change means the market is shrinking.",
          "demographic data."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demolish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to completely destroy a building, especially in order to use the land for something else:",
        "examples": [
          "A number of houses were demolished so that the supermarket could be built."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove that an argument or theory is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "He completely demolished all her arguments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to easily defeat someone:",
        "examples": [
          "In a surprising win, the Jaguars demolished the Broncos 42-7."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly eat all the food you have been given:",
        "examples": [
          "Joe demolished an enormous plateful of chicken and fries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely destroy buildings or other structures:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the town was demolished by the tornado.",
          "They demolished the old school to build a new one."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demolished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely destroy a building, especially in order to use the land for something else:",
        "examples": [
          "A number of houses were demolished so that the supermarket could be built."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove that an argument or theory is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "He completely demolished all her arguments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to easily defeat someone:",
        "examples": [
          "In a surprising win, the Jaguars demolished the Broncos 42-7."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly eat all the food you have been given:",
        "examples": [
          "Joe demolished an enormous plateful of chicken and fries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demolishing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely destroy a building, especially in order to use the land for something else:",
        "examples": [
          "A number of houses were demolished so that the supermarket could be built."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove that an argument or theory is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "He completely demolished all her arguments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to easily defeat someone:",
        "examples": [
          "In a surprising win, the Jaguars demolished the Broncos 42-7."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly eat all the food you have been given:",
        "examples": [
          "Joe demolished an enormous plateful of chicken and fries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demolition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of destroying something such as a building:",
        "examples": [
          "the demolition of dangerous buildings",
          "The demolition of the stadium is already underway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of proving that an argument or theory is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "He offers a robust demolition of the argument that there is a \"third way\" between capitalism and socialism.",
          "His demolition of conspiracy theories was angrily dismissed by some."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of easily defeating someone:",
        "examples": [
          "This was a six-nil demolition of a classy team.",
          "The US players admired Brazil's demolition of the host team in group play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of destroying something, such as a building or other structure:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] They tried unsuccessfully to stop the demolition of the old hotel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an evil spirit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does a particular activity with great skill or energy:",
        "examples": [
          "She works like a demon.",
          "Stefan has a demon serve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves very badly:",
        "examples": [
          "humorous That's the last time I take care of her kids - I'll be glad when the little demons go home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a negative feeling that causes you to worry or behave badly:",
        "examples": [
          "She had her demons and, later in life, they drove her to drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an evil spirit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "demonic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wild and evil:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a demonic (= cruel) gleam in his eye."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an evil spirit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does a particular activity with great skill or energy:",
        "examples": [
          "She works like a demon.",
          "Stefan has a demon serve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves very badly:",
        "examples": [
          "humorous That's the last time I take care of her kids - I'll be glad when the little demons go home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a negative feeling that causes you to worry or behave badly:",
        "examples": [
          "She had her demons and, later in life, they drove her to drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an evil spirit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "demonstrate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show or make something clear:",
        "examples": [
          "clearly demonstrate These numbers clearly demonstrate the size of the economic problem facing the country.",
          "[ + that ] Research has demonstrated that babies can recognize their mother's voice very soon after birth.",
          "These problems demonstrate the importance of strategic planning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something and explain how it works:",
        "examples": [
          "He got a job demonstrating kitchen equipment in a department store.",
          "[ + question word ] The teacher demonstrated how to use the equipment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express or show that you have a particular feeling, quality, or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "He has demonstrated a genuine interest in the project.",
          "His answer demonstrated a complete lack of understanding of the question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a public expression that you are not satisfied about something, especially by marching or having a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "demonstrate against Thousands of people gathered to demonstrate against the new proposals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show how to do something; explain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] He demonstrated how to use the new software.",
          "The surgeon demonstrated the use of lasers for certain operations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that something is true; prove:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] Research demonstrates that babies can recognize their mother’s voice very soon after birth.",
          "She was eager to demonstrate her skill at chess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express or show that you have a feeling, quality, or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "His answer demonstrated a complete lack of understanding of the question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a group of people) to make a public expression of complaint about a problem or support for something, esp. by marching or meeting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something, or show someone how to do something, or how a system or product works:",
        "examples": [
          "They demonstrated how big savings could be made with the help of the new machinery.",
          "demonstrate sth to sb We asked them to come and demonstrate the new invoicing system to the staff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demonstrated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or make something clear:",
        "examples": [
          "clearly demonstrate These numbers clearly demonstrate the size of the economic problem facing the country.",
          "[ + that ] Research has demonstrated that babies can recognize their mother's voice very soon after birth.",
          "These problems demonstrate the importance of strategic planning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something and explain how it works:",
        "examples": [
          "He got a job demonstrating kitchen equipment in a department store.",
          "[ + question word ] The teacher demonstrated how to use the equipment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express or show that you have a particular feeling, quality, or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "He has demonstrated a genuine interest in the project.",
          "His answer demonstrated a complete lack of understanding of the question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a public expression that you are not satisfied about something, especially by marching or having a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "demonstrate against Thousands of people gathered to demonstrate against the new proposals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demonstrating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or make something clear:",
        "examples": [
          "clearly demonstrate These numbers clearly demonstrate the size of the economic problem facing the country.",
          "[ + that ] Research has demonstrated that babies can recognize their mother's voice very soon after birth.",
          "These problems demonstrate the importance of strategic planning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something and explain how it works:",
        "examples": [
          "He got a job demonstrating kitchen equipment in a department store.",
          "[ + question word ] The teacher demonstrated how to use the equipment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express or show that you have a particular feeling, quality, or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "He has demonstrated a genuine interest in the project.",
          "His answer demonstrated a complete lack of understanding of the question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a public expression that you are not satisfied about something, especially by marching or having a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "demonstrate against Thousands of people gathered to demonstrate against the new proposals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demonstration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of showing someone how to do something, or how something works:",
        "examples": [
          "demonstration of This disaster is a clear demonstration of the need for tighter controls.",
          "Let me give you a demonstration of how the camera works.",
          "She told us how easy it was to use the software, then by way of demonstration produced a beautiful graph with a few clicks of the mouse.",
          "We're going to a cookery demonstration tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a group of people march or stand together to show that they disagree with or support something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "hold a demonstration The students are holding a demonstration against the proposed changes.",
          "stage a demonstration Protesters staged an anti-war demonstration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of expressing a feeling or a quality:",
        "examples": [
          "demonstration of Huge crowds followed the funeral procession in a public demonstration of grief.",
          "There has been little demonstration of support for the proposal so far."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of showing someone how to do something or how something works:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Let me give you a demonstration of how the camera works."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of expressing a feeling or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a demonstration of friendship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event in which a group of people march or stand together to show that they disagree with or support something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Students staged a protest demonstration in the school gym."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of showing someone how to use a product or how a new system or product works:",
        "examples": [
          "an online sales demonstration",
          "Trade shows and product demonstrations are excellent ways to build your business.",
          "I offered to give them a demonstration of the software updates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demonstrations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of showing someone how to do something, or how something works:",
        "examples": [
          "demonstration of This disaster is a clear demonstration of the need for tighter controls.",
          "Let me give you a demonstration of how the camera works.",
          "She told us how easy it was to use the software, then by way of demonstration produced a beautiful graph with a few clicks of the mouse.",
          "We're going to a cookery demonstration tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a group of people march or stand together to show that they disagree with or support something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "hold a demonstration The students are holding a demonstration against the proposed changes.",
          "stage a demonstration Protesters staged an anti-war demonstration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of expressing a feeling or a quality:",
        "examples": [
          "demonstration of Huge crowds followed the funeral procession in a public demonstration of grief.",
          "There has been little demonstration of support for the proposal so far."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of showing someone how to do something or how something works:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Let me give you a demonstration of how the camera works."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of expressing a feeling or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a demonstration of friendship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event in which a group of people march or stand together to show that they disagree with or support something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Students staged a protest demonstration in the school gym."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of showing someone how to use a product or how a new system or product works:",
        "examples": [
          "an online sales demonstration",
          "Trade shows and product demonstrations are excellent ways to build your business.",
          "I offered to give them a demonstration of the software updates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demonstrators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who explains how something works or how to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "A demonstrator was showing customers how the food processor worked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who marches or stands with a group of people to show that they disagree with or support something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Police arrested several of the demonstrators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who marches or stands with a group of people to show that they disagree with or support something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Several demonstrators were arrested when they sat down in the middle of Broadway."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demoralizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you lose confidence, enthusiasm, and hope:",
        "examples": [
          "Being out of work for a long time is very demoralizing.",
          "The team had suffered two demoralizing losses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "I went on lots of demos as a student."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an example of a product, especially a computer program or piece of recorded music, given or shown to someone to try to make them buy or support it:",
        "examples": [
          "a software demo",
          "demo tape A team of music industry figures will select bands and soloists from demo tapes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "I'll give you a demo of the new system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something and explain how it works, or to show or produce an example of a product:",
        "examples": [
          "to demo a new piece of software",
          "They've just completed a Christmas single and are also demoing lots of new songs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form of demonstration:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw several interesting demos at the trade show last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sample (= part) of a product, especially software, that you allow people to try, to encourage them to buy the complete product:",
        "examples": [
          "Download the latest game demos for free.",
          "freeware and demo programs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you show someone how to use a product or how a new system or product works:",
        "examples": [
          "There were live demos of the travel and banking systems at the trade show.",
          "sales demos",
          "I asked him to give us a demo of the beta version."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show a new product and explain how it works or how to use it, especially so customers will want to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "All kinds of consumer electronics products are demoed at CES."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demoted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lower someone or something in rank or position:",
        "examples": [
          "be demoted to The captain was demoted to sergeant for failing to fulfil his duties."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "demotion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in rank or position:",
        "examples": [
          "demotion to The club were threatened with demotion to the Second Division.",
          "Government employees are worrying about demotions or being removed from their jobs altogether."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a move to a less senior job, or the act of moving someone to a less senior job:",
        "examples": [
          "His demotion would mean a reduction in retirement pay from $9,400 a month to $8,500.",
          "An alternative to leaving the company could be demotion or salary reduction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a company, team, etc. moves to a lower place in a list because it has performed badly:",
        "examples": [
          "demotion from/to sth The grocer is facing demotion to the bottom of the supermarket league table."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "den": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the home of particular types of wild animal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room in a house or apartment, used for activities not involving work:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids are watching TV in the den."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rough structure, usually built outside from pieces of wood, cardboard, etc., in which children play",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people secretly plan or take part in dishonest or illegal activities:",
        "examples": [
          "a drug/drinking/vice den",
          "often humorous a den of thieves/iniquity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room in a home that is used esp. for reading and watching television:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a computer in the den."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A den is also the home of some types of wild animals.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "denial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a statement that something is not true or does not exist:",
        "examples": [
          "issue a denial The CEO issued a denial of the report that she is about to resign.",
          "[ + that ] Officials did not believe the runner's denial that he had taken drugs.",
          "denial of His denial of responsibility for the accident was unconvincing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that someone has not done something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not allowing someone to do or have something:",
        "examples": [
          "a denial of a gross denial of justice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unwillingness to accept that something unpleasant is true:",
        "examples": [
          "in denial He's still in denial about the break-up of his relationship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which someone behaves in a way that goes against their beliefs and what they think is right:",
        "examples": [
          "denial of If I did what you ask, it would be a denial of everything I stand for (= believe in)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that something is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "His statement is not a denial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of not allowing someone to do or have something:",
        "examples": [
          "Planning staff recommended denial of the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state in which someone will not admit that they have knowledge, responsibility, or feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "He claims he’s not sick, but I think he’s just in denial."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "denials": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a statement that something is not true or does not exist:",
        "examples": [
          "issue a denial The CEO issued a denial of the report that she is about to resign.",
          "[ + that ] Officials did not believe the runner's denial that he had taken drugs.",
          "denial of His denial of responsibility for the accident was unconvincing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that someone has not done something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not allowing someone to do or have something:",
        "examples": [
          "a denial of a gross denial of justice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unwillingness to accept that something unpleasant is true:",
        "examples": [
          "in denial He's still in denial about the break-up of his relationship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which someone behaves in a way that goes against their beliefs and what they think is right:",
        "examples": [
          "denial of If I did what you ask, it would be a denial of everything I stand for (= believe in)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that something is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "His statement is not a denial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of not allowing someone to do or have something:",
        "examples": [
          "Planning staff recommended denial of the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state in which someone will not admit that they have knowledge, responsibility, or feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "He claims he’s not sick, but I think he’s just in denial."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "denied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that something is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "deny allegations He will not confirm or deny the allegations.",
          "[ + that ] Neil denies that he broke the window, but I'm sure he did.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Neil denies breaking the window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "it is true:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no denying that this has been a difficult year for the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not allow someone to have or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her request for time off work was denied.",
          "deny someone something The goalkeeper denied him his third goal.",
          "No one should be denied a good education.",
          "I was denied the opportunity of learning French at school.",
          "be denied to A good education should be denied to no one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not admit that you have knowledge, responsibility, feelings, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "deny responsibility He denied all responsibility for the rumours which have been circulating.",
          "deny knowledge Alice denied any knowledge of the matter.",
          "Even under torture, he refused to deny his beliefs/faith."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not allow yourself to have or do things:",
        "examples": [
          "Many parents deny themselves so that their children can have the best.",
          "Come on, join us for some dessert. Don't deny yourself!",
          "He has denied himself the opportunity to meet someone and fall in love.",
          "I think she feels morally superior when she denies herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to admit that you have any connection with something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She has denied her family and refuses to have any contact with them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "denies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say that something is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "deny allegations He will not confirm or deny the allegations.",
          "[ + that ] Neil denies that he broke the window, but I'm sure he did.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Neil denies breaking the window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "it is true:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no denying that this has been a difficult year for the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not allow someone to have or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her request for time off work was denied.",
          "deny someone something The goalkeeper denied him his third goal.",
          "No one should be denied a good education.",
          "I was denied the opportunity of learning French at school.",
          "be denied to A good education should be denied to no one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not admit that you have knowledge, responsibility, feelings, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "deny responsibility He denied all responsibility for the rumours which have been circulating.",
          "deny knowledge Alice denied any knowledge of the matter.",
          "Even under torture, he refused to deny his beliefs/faith."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not allow yourself to have or do things:",
        "examples": [
          "Many parents deny themselves so that their children can have the best.",
          "Come on, join us for some dessert. Don't deny yourself!",
          "He has denied himself the opportunity to meet someone and fall in love.",
          "I think she feels morally superior when she denies herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to admit that you have any connection with something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She has denied her family and refuses to have any contact with them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that something is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor denied reports that he will resign.",
          "[ + that clause ] She has denied that she plans to run for mayor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to permit or allow someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She denied herself the things that would make her happy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to admit that you have knowledge, responsibility, or feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "He denied knowing about the plan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "denigrate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say that someone or something is not good or important:",
        "examples": [
          "You shouldn't denigrate people just because they have different beliefs from you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that someone or something is not good or important",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "denim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick, strong cotton cloth, often blue in colour, used especially for making jeans:",
        "examples": [
          "a denim jacket and jeans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes, especially jeans, made of denim:",
        "examples": [
          "He's usually in denims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, strong, cotton cloth, often blue",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "denmark": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in northern Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "denomination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a religious group that has slightly different beliefs from other groups that share the same religion:",
        "examples": [
          "Protestantism and Roman Catholicism are both denominations of the Christian faith."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of value, especially of money:",
        "examples": [
          "denomination of It always takes time to get used to the different denominations of coins when you go to a foreign country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular name for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "denomination for The correct denomination for the crime is \"aggravated murder\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a religious group whose beliefs differ in some ways from other groups in the same religion:",
        "examples": [
          "The petition was signed by clergy from over 20 Protestant denominations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of value, esp. of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The machines take coins of any denomination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of value stated on a coin, bank note, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "high/large denomination notes",
          "small/low denomination coins"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "denominator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number below the line in a fraction:",
        "examples": [
          "In the fraction ¾, 4 is the denominator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a fraction (= part of a whole number), the number written below the line, showing how many parts the whole contains",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "denote": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to represent something:",
        "examples": [
          "The colour red is used to denote passion or danger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent or mean something:",
        "examples": [
          "His angry tone denoted extreme displeasure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "denounce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to criticize something or someone strongly and publicly:",
        "examples": [
          "The government's economic policy has been denounced on all sides.",
          "He angrily denounced the decision not to allow him to speak.",
          "We must denounce injustice and oppression.",
          "denounce someone/something as something Some denounced the plan as inadequate and vague."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone in authority about a person's illegal activities, especially illegal political activities :",
        "examples": [
          "People were willing to denounce their neighbours.",
          "denounce someone as something His former colleagues have denounced him as a spy.",
          "If you did not conform you risked being denounced to the secret police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone or something strongly and publicly:",
        "examples": [
          "The teachers denounced the contract offer as inadequate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "denounced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize something or someone strongly and publicly:",
        "examples": [
          "The government's economic policy has been denounced on all sides.",
          "He angrily denounced the decision not to allow him to speak.",
          "We must denounce injustice and oppression.",
          "denounce someone/something as something Some denounced the plan as inadequate and vague."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone in authority about a person's illegal activities, especially illegal political activities :",
        "examples": [
          "People were willing to denounce their neighbours.",
          "denounce someone as something His former colleagues have denounced him as a spy.",
          "If you did not conform you risked being denounced to the secret police."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dense": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having parts that are close together so that it is difficult to go or see through:",
        "examples": [
          "dense fog The plane crashed in heavy rain and dense fog.",
          "a dense forest",
          "dense undergrowth The body was found hidden in dense undergrowth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a substance) containing a lot of matter in a small space:",
        "examples": [
          "Plutonium is very dense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "There are some really dense people in our class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "close together and difficult to go or see through; thick:",
        "examples": [
          "dense fog",
          "I had trouble getting through the dense crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dense can also mean stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "There are some really dense people in our class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a substance) containing a lot of matter in a small space:",
        "examples": [
          "Plutonium is very dense."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "density": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number of people or things in a place in relation to the size of the place:",
        "examples": [
          "high density The area has a high population density.",
          "low density This phenomenon is believed to happen when the animals are in low densities.",
          "density of We were unable to move because of the density of the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationship between the mass of a substance and its size:",
        "examples": [
          "high density Lead has a high density.",
          "low density Magnesium and aluminium have low densities and are useful in the aircraft industry.",
          "in density Aluminium is low in density."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being close together and difficult to go or see through:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The density of the smoke made it difficult to breathe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationship between the mass of a substance and its size:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Lead has a high density."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small hollow mark in the surface of something, caused by pressure or by being hit:",
        "examples": [
          "dent in a dent in the door of a car"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a small hollow mark in the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I dropped a hammer on the floor, and it dented the floorboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you dent someone's confidence or pride, you make them feel less confident or proud:",
        "examples": [
          "be badly dented His confidence was badly dented when he didn't get the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, hollow mark in the surface of something caused by pressure or being hit:",
        "examples": [
          "She ran into my car and put a dent in it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dental": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the teeth:",
        "examples": [
          "dental decay/treatment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a speech sound in which your tongue touches your front teeth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the teeth:",
        "examples": [
          "dental health"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a small hollow mark in the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I dropped a hammer on the floor, and it dented the floorboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you dent someone's confidence or pride, you make them feel less confident or proud:",
        "examples": [
          "be badly dented His confidence was badly dented when he didn't get the job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dentist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is treating people's teeth:",
        "examples": [
          "You should have your teeth checked by a dentist at least twice a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where a dentist carries out their job:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got to go to the dentist's on Friday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is treating people’s teeth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dentistry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the work of a dentist",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work or science of treating people’s teeth:",
        "examples": [
          "Where did Dr. Yee study dentistry?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dentists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is treating people's teeth:",
        "examples": [
          "You should have your teeth checked by a dentist at least twice a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where a dentist carries out their job:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got to go to the dentist's on Friday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is treating people’s teeth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dentures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "artificial teeth worn by people who do not have their own teeth:",
        "examples": [
          "a set of dentures"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "denver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital and largest city of the western US state of Colorado:",
        "examples": [
          "She came to Denver in 2015.",
          "He lives in Denver with his wife and daughters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say that something is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "deny allegations He will not confirm or deny the allegations.",
          "[ + that ] Neil denies that he broke the window, but I'm sure he did.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Neil denies breaking the window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "it is true:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no denying that this has been a difficult year for the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not allow someone to have or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her request for time off work was denied.",
          "deny someone something The goalkeeper denied him his third goal.",
          "No one should be denied a good education.",
          "I was denied the opportunity of learning French at school.",
          "be denied to A good education should be denied to no one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not admit that you have knowledge, responsibility, feelings, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "deny responsibility He denied all responsibility for the rumours which have been circulating.",
          "deny knowledge Alice denied any knowledge of the matter.",
          "Even under torture, he refused to deny his beliefs/faith."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not allow yourself to have or do things:",
        "examples": [
          "Many parents deny themselves so that their children can have the best.",
          "Come on, join us for some dessert. Don't deny yourself!",
          "He has denied himself the opportunity to meet someone and fall in love.",
          "I think she feels morally superior when she denies herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to admit that you have any connection with something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She has denied her family and refuses to have any contact with them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that something is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor denied reports that he will resign.",
          "[ + that clause ] She has denied that she plans to run for mayor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to permit or allow someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She denied herself the things that would make her happy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to admit that you have knowledge, responsibility, or feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "He denied knowing about the plan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "denying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that something is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "deny allegations He will not confirm or deny the allegations.",
          "[ + that ] Neil denies that he broke the window, but I'm sure he did.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Neil denies breaking the window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "it is true:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no denying that this has been a difficult year for the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not allow someone to have or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her request for time off work was denied.",
          "deny someone something The goalkeeper denied him his third goal.",
          "No one should be denied a good education.",
          "I was denied the opportunity of learning French at school.",
          "be denied to A good education should be denied to no one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not admit that you have knowledge, responsibility, feelings, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "deny responsibility He denied all responsibility for the rumours which have been circulating.",
          "deny knowledge Alice denied any knowledge of the matter.",
          "Even under torture, he refused to deny his beliefs/faith."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not allow yourself to have or do things:",
        "examples": [
          "Many parents deny themselves so that their children can have the best.",
          "Come on, join us for some dessert. Don't deny yourself!",
          "He has denied himself the opportunity to meet someone and fall in love.",
          "I think she feels morally superior when she denies herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to admit that you have any connection with something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She has denied her family and refuses to have any contact with them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deodorant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that you put on your body to prevent or hide unpleasant smells",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is used to prevent or hide unpleasant smells, esp. those of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C/U ] Someone should tell him to use (a) deodorant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depart": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go away or leave, especially on a journey:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane departs at 6 a.m.",
          "depart from The bus for Dallas departs from the Greyhound-Trailways Terminal.",
          "depart for I went to see him, but he had already departed for London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go away from a place, esp. on a trip:",
        "examples": [
          "The last flight to Cleveland departs at 8 p.m.",
          "He shook hands and then departed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you depart from your usual or intended activity or behavior, you do something different:",
        "examples": [
          "On the last show, they departed from their usual format."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "departed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dead:",
        "examples": [
          "dear departed We will always remember our dear departed friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something that happened in the past and is finished:",
        "examples": [
          "The old man talked about the departed triumphs of his youth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has died, or people who have died:",
        "examples": [
          "Let us remember the departed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "departing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go away or leave, especially on a journey:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane departs at 6 a.m.",
          "depart from The bus for Dallas departs from the Greyhound-Trailways Terminal.",
          "depart for I went to see him, but he had already departed for London."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "department": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of an organization such as a school, business, or government that deals with a particular area of study or work:",
        "examples": [
          "department of the Department of Health and Social Security",
          "She is a professor in the chemistry department/the department of chemistry.",
          "The sales department is/are having a Christmas party this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the areas that France is divided into, that has its own local government:",
        "examples": [
          "Angers is the capital of the department of Maine-et-Loire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the divisions or parts of esp. a school, business, or government:",
        "examples": [
          "Chavez is the head of the geography department.",
          "The shoe department is on the fifth floor.",
          "She lives in Washington and works for the Department of Defense.",
          "fig.infml I thought buying the tickets was your department (= area of responsibility)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one part of a large organization, such as a company or university, that deals with a particular area of work, business, study, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "run/manage a department",
          "the sales/human resources/finance department",
          "He was previously a lecturer in the pharmacy department of Queen's University.",
          "a department director/supervisor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one part of a large store that sells many different types of goods:",
        "examples": [
          "the book/electrical/menswear department She has a Saturday job in the footwear department of a large city centre store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one part of a government that is responsible for a particular part of its work:",
        "examples": [
          "the Department of Education/Health/Justice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be something that a particular person knows a lot about or is responsible for:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll need to ask Joe about that - it's more his departmant than mine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "departments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of an organization such as a school, business, or government that deals with a particular area of study or work:",
        "examples": [
          "department of the Department of Health and Social Security",
          "She is a professor in the chemistry department/the department of chemistry.",
          "The sales department is/are having a Christmas party this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the areas that France is divided into, that has its own local government:",
        "examples": [
          "Angers is the capital of the department of Maine-et-Loire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the divisions or parts of esp. a school, business, or government:",
        "examples": [
          "Chavez is the head of the geography department.",
          "The shoe department is on the fifth floor.",
          "She lives in Washington and works for the Department of Defense.",
          "fig.infml I thought buying the tickets was your department (= area of responsibility)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one part of a large organization, such as a company or university, that deals with a particular area of work, business, study, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "run/manage a department",
          "the sales/human resources/finance department",
          "He was previously a lecturer in the pharmacy department of Queen's University.",
          "a department director/supervisor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one part of a large store that sells many different types of goods:",
        "examples": [
          "the book/electrical/menswear department She has a Saturday job in the footwear department of a large city centre store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one part of a government that is responsible for a particular part of its work:",
        "examples": [
          "the Department of Education/Health/Justice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be something that a particular person knows a lot about or is responsible for:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll need to ask Joe about that - it's more his departmant than mine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "departs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go away or leave, especially on a journey:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane departs at 6 a.m.",
          "depart from The bus for Dallas departs from the Greyhound-Trailways Terminal.",
          "depart for I went to see him, but he had already departed for London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go away from a place, esp. on a trip:",
        "examples": [
          "The last flight to Cleveland departs at 8 p.m.",
          "He shook hands and then departed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you depart from your usual or intended activity or behavior, you do something different:",
        "examples": [
          "On the last show, they departed from their usual format."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "departure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a person or vehicle, etc. leaving somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Our departure was delayed because of bad weather.",
          "departure for There are several departures (= buses, trains, or aircraft leaving) for Paris every day.",
          "departure time"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of leaving a job:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone in the office was surprised by Graham's sudden departure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change from what is expected, or from what has happened before:",
        "examples": [
          "departure from There can be no departure from the rules.",
          "new departure Selling men's clothing is a new departure for the store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of leaving a place, job, etc., or an occasion when this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Departure is scheduled for 2 p.m.",
          "[ C ] Our departure was delayed because of bad weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A departure from usual behavior is a change in the way you do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] His departure from his usual optimism startled his staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of leaving a company or a job:",
        "examples": [
          "The current finance director will retire, but she has set no date for her departure.",
          "a sudden/surprise/unexpected departure The group made changes in accounting policies following the sudden departure of the executive chairman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of leaving a place, or a flight, train, etc. that is leaving a place at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "He had arranged a meeting for the morning before his departure for Singapore.",
          "Check our website for the flight times for departures from Bristol airport.",
          "departure desk/gate/terminal He had arranged to pick up the tickets at the airport departure desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in what is usually done or how something is usually done:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurant is a departure for Fabbio who has spent his career starting software companies.",
          "The rule did not represent any departure from current immigration laws"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be decided by or to change according to the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "depend on Whether or not we go to Mexico for our holiday depends on the cost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something is not decided yet or can change according to a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Are you going to Emma's party?\" \"I don't know, it depends - we might be going away that weekend.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be influenced or determined by something else:",
        "examples": [
          "All of this depends on how the test is constructed.",
          "“Do you eat out at lunchtime?” “Well, it depends. I usually bring lunch, but sometimes I go out.”"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dependable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something is dependable, you can have confidence in him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "I need someone dependable to take care of the children while I'm at work.",
          "a dependable car"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "deserving of trust or confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "I need a dependable baby-sitter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depended": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be decided by or to change according to the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "depend on Whether or not we go to Mexico for our holiday depends on the cost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something is not decided yet or can change according to a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Are you going to Emma's party?\" \"I don't know, it depends - we might be going away that weekend.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dependence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which you need something or someone all the time, especially in order to continue existing or operating:",
        "examples": [
          "dependence on The company needs to reduce its dependence on just one particular product.",
          "She has developed a deep dependence on him (= she needs him emotionally).",
          "Drug dependence led to her early death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of needing something or someone, esp. in order to continue existing or operating:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is reducing its dependence on foreign markets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dependency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you need something or someone and are unable to continue normally without them:",
        "examples": [
          "Some parents infantilize young adults and keep them in a permanent state of dependency.",
          "dependency on We need to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an inability to stop doing something harmful, or using something harmful, especially a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the people who come to the clinic have drug or alcohol dependencies.",
          "He wrote a memoir about his struggles with chemical dependency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country that is supported and governed by another country:",
        "examples": [
          "Saint Helena is a British dependency whose inhabitants have full UK citizenship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dependent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "needing the support of something or someone in order to continue existing or operating:",
        "examples": [
          "He has three dependent children.",
          "dependent on It's very easy to become dependent on sleeping pills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "influenced or decided by something:",
        "examples": [
          "Whether I get into college or not is dependent on how good my grades are."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is financially supported by another person:",
        "examples": [
          "Jack and Marion have four dependents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing the support of something or someone in order to continue existing or operating:",
        "examples": [
          "She has three dependent children.",
          "West Virginia’s economy is highly dependent on the mining industry.",
          "Grapes need a long, slow ripening period, and that is dependent on temperature."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be decided by or to change according to the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "depend on Whether or not we go to Mexico for our holiday depends on the cost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something is not decided yet or can change according to a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Are you going to Emma's party?\" \"I don't know, it depends - we might be going away that weekend.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be decided by or to change according to the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "depend on Whether or not we go to Mexico for our holiday depends on the cost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something is not decided yet or can change according to a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Are you going to Emma's party?\" \"I don't know, it depends - we might be going away that weekend.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be influenced or determined by something else:",
        "examples": [
          "All of this depends on how the test is constructed.",
          "“Do you eat out at lunchtime?” “Well, it depends. I usually bring lunch, but sometimes I go out.”"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depicted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent or show something in a picture or story:",
        "examples": [
          "Her paintings depict the lives of ordinary people in the last century.",
          "depict someone as something/doing something In the book, he depicts his father as a tyrant.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] People were shocked by the advertisement, which depicted a woman beating her husband."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depicting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent or show something in a picture or story:",
        "examples": [
          "Her paintings depict the lives of ordinary people in the last century.",
          "depict someone as something/doing something In the book, he depicts his father as a tyrant.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] People were shocked by the advertisement, which depicted a woman beating her husband."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depiction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way that something is represented or shown, or something that represents or shows something:",
        "examples": [
          "depiction of The painter's depictions of the horror of war won her a worldwide reputation.",
          "I disapprove of the depiction of violence on television.",
          "She is nothing like her depiction in the media."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depleted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "reduced:",
        "examples": [
          "Measures have been taken to protect the world's depleted elephant population.",
          "physically/emotionally depleted (= weakened)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "smaller or less than before:",
        "examples": [
          "Working with a depleted staff team will be difficult.",
          "Fish stocks are seriously depleted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depletion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in something:",
        "examples": [
          "depletion of the depletion of the ozone layer",
          "More than half of the patients suffered depletion of white blood cells, which fight infection.",
          "depletion in Increased expenditure has caused a depletion in our capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in something, or the act of reducing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Increased expenditure has caused a depletion in capital.",
          "When stock markets crashed the life funds suffered huge depletion of their reserves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deplorable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought his behaviour was absolutely deplorable.",
          "They are forced to live in deplorable conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The children were raised in deplorable conditions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deploy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use something or someone, especially in an effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "deploy resources The company is reconsidering the way in which it deploys its resources.",
          "What is important is how a school deploys its teaching staff.",
          "My job doesn't really allow me fully to deploy my skills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move soldiers or equipment to a place where they can be used when they are needed:",
        "examples": [
          "deploy troops The decision has been made to deploy extra troops.",
          "deploy weapons We cannot risk a crisis over deploying nuclear weapons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into use:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] When airbags deploy, they save lives.",
          "[ T ] Automobiles deploy air bags in crashes of 8 to 12 miles per hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To deploy is also to move weapons or military forces to where they will be used when they are needed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The UN is deploying observers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something or someone, especially in order to achieve a particular effect:",
        "examples": [
          "If deployed in the right way, communication networks enable employees to gain greater awareness of the organisation.",
          "be deployed to do sth The new capital available can be deployed to create yet more wealth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deployed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something or someone, especially in an effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "deploy resources The company is reconsidering the way in which it deploys its resources.",
          "What is important is how a school deploys its teaching staff.",
          "My job doesn't really allow me fully to deploy my skills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move soldiers or equipment to a place where they can be used when they are needed:",
        "examples": [
          "deploy troops The decision has been made to deploy extra troops.",
          "deploy weapons We cannot risk a crisis over deploying nuclear weapons."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deploying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something or someone, especially in an effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "deploy resources The company is reconsidering the way in which it deploys its resources.",
          "What is important is how a school deploys its teaching staff.",
          "My job doesn't really allow me fully to deploy my skills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move soldiers or equipment to a place where they can be used when they are needed:",
        "examples": [
          "deploy troops The decision has been made to deploy extra troops.",
          "deploy weapons We cannot risk a crisis over deploying nuclear weapons."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deployment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the use of something or someone in an effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "deployment of the deployment of technologies to address this challenge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movement of soldiers or equipment to a place where they can be used when they are needed:",
        "examples": [
          "deployment of The Chief of Police ordered the deployment of 300 troops to try to stop the rioting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of something or someone, especially in order to achieve a particular effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Good solutions are based on the efficient and wise deployment of capital, resources and people.",
          "staff deployment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deport": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to leave a country, especially someone who has no legal right to be there or who has broken the law:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of illegal immigrants are caught and deported every year.",
          "be deported to The refugees were deported back to their country of origin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force a person to leave a country:",
        "examples": [
          "The government hopes to deport the criminals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deportation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of forcing someone to leave a country, especially someone who has no legal right to be there or who has broken the law:",
        "examples": [
          "deportation of deportation of illegal immigrants",
          "There were mass deportations in the 1930s, when thousands of people were forced to leave the country.",
          "face deportation Their cases will be reviewed and they may face deportation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deported": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to leave a country, especially someone who has no legal right to be there or who has broken the law:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of illegal immigrants are caught and deported every year.",
          "be deported to The refugees were deported back to their country of origin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deporting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to leave a country, especially someone who has no legal right to be there or who has broken the law:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of illegal immigrants are caught and deported every year.",
          "be deported to The refugees were deported back to their country of origin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone important from a powerful position:",
        "examples": [
          "be deposed as Gingrich was deposed as Speaker of the House after the election in 1998.",
          "be deposed from King Charles I was deposed from the English throne in 1646."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone from a position of authority:",
        "examples": [
          "The exiled president was deposed during a military coup last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deposed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone important from a powerful position:",
        "examples": [
          "be deposed as Gingrich was deposed as Speaker of the House after the election in 1998.",
          "be deposed from King Charles I was deposed from the English throne in 1646."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deposit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to leave something somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The flood waters fell, depositing mud over the whole area.",
          "The bus deposited me miles from anywhere.",
          "The cuckoo deposits her eggs in other birds' nests.",
          "I deposited my luggage in a locker at the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something valuable, especially money, in a bank or safe (= strong box or cupboard with locks):",
        "examples": [
          "There's a night safe outside the bank, so you can deposit money whenever you wish.",
          "deposit something in something I deposited £500 in my account this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone an amount of money when you agree to pay for or buy something, either as part of the total payment, or as an amount that will be returned to you later, if you keep the agreed arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "You deposit 20 percent now and pay the rest when the car is delivered.",
          "deposit something with someone When we moved in, we had to deposit $1,000 with the landlord in case we broke any of his things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance or layer that is left, usually after a liquid is removed:",
        "examples": [
          "Decant the wine carefully, so that you leave the deposit in the bottom of the bottle.",
          "In hard-water areas, a chalky deposit often forms in pipes and kettles.",
          "deposit of The flood left a thick deposit of mud over the entire ground floor of the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a layer that has formed under the ground, especially over a long period:",
        "examples": [
          "mineral/oil/coal deposits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a payment, especially into a bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "deposit of To enter the country, they have to show bank statements with deposits of at least $2,500.",
          "make a deposit To open an account, you need to make a minimum deposit of $500.",
          "She had made a deposit into the campaign bank account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you pay as the first part of the total payment for something:",
        "examples": [
          "deposit on Their parents wanted them to use the money for a deposit on a flat.",
          "deposit of A deposit of 25% is required to secure the deal.",
          "pay a deposit We paid a deposit of £5,000 on the house, and paid the balance four weeks later.",
          "leave something as a deposit The shop assistant says if I leave £10 as a deposit, they'll keep the dress for me.",
          "put a deposit on something I put a £500 deposit on a car at my local showroom.",
          "put down a deposit They asked us to put down a deposit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you pay when you rent something, and is returned to you when you return the thing you have rented:",
        "examples": [
          "refundable deposit It costs $2,000 a week to rent the yacht, with a $200 refundable deposit.",
          "returnable deposit We always take one month's rent as a returnable deposit.",
          "deposit of There's a 10p deposit/deposit of 10p on the bottle, which you get back when you return the empty bottle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money paid into an account:",
        "examples": [
          "She made a large deposit last Thursday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A deposit is also a sum of money that is given in advance as part of a total payment for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you get your deposit back if you cancel the trip?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A deposit is also an additional sum of money that you pay when you rent something to make sure you return the item or to pay for repairs:",
        "examples": [
          "The apartment rents for $1200 a month, and we want one month’s rent for a deposit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A deposit is also an amount paid in addition to the cost of something to make sure you bring its container back when you have used it:",
        "examples": [
          "a bottle deposit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a layer of a substance:",
        "examples": [
          "The flood left a thick deposit of mud on the floor.",
          "The region has lots of gas and coal deposits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put money in a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "I deposited $500 in my savings account last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave something somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The cat deposited a dead mouse at my door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that someone pays into a bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "Using the cash machine I can make a deposit at any time of the day.",
          "have/keep/hold money on deposit Rather than hold money on deposit, you should pay off your debts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the cost of something such as a product or property that a buyer pays to a seller so that it will not be sold to anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "make/pay/put down a deposit (on sth) Many families put down a deposit for their summer holidays as early as January.",
          "a €50/$100, etc. deposit",
          "ask for/request a deposit Normally someone selling a house would ask for a deposit of at least 5%.",
          "non-refundable deposit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of money that has been paid into a particular bank, or into the banks in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank now has more than 1m account holders and deposits of around £1.7bn.",
          "The government closed banks for a week, trying to prevent a run on deposits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that someone renting a property pays to the owner of the property, which they get back when they leave only if they have not caused any damage:",
        "examples": [
          "ask for/require a deposit Landlords will usually require a deposit.",
          "lose a deposit I once lost a deposit on a flat when I knocked something over and stained the carpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put money into a bank account, especially one that pays interest:",
        "examples": [
          "deposit money/a cheque/funds",
          "deposit sth in/into sth You can choose to have your salary deposited directly into your bank account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave money or something that is valuable in a safe place:",
        "examples": [
          "deposit sth with sb The documents have been deposited with the solicitor for safe-keeping."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deposited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave something somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The flood waters fell, depositing mud over the whole area.",
          "The bus deposited me miles from anywhere.",
          "The cuckoo deposits her eggs in other birds' nests.",
          "I deposited my luggage in a locker at the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something valuable, especially money, in a bank or safe (= strong box or cupboard with locks):",
        "examples": [
          "There's a night safe outside the bank, so you can deposit money whenever you wish.",
          "deposit something in something I deposited £500 in my account this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone an amount of money when you agree to pay for or buy something, either as part of the total payment, or as an amount that will be returned to you later, if you keep the agreed arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "You deposit 20 percent now and pay the rest when the car is delivered.",
          "deposit something with someone When we moved in, we had to deposit $1,000 with the landlord in case we broke any of his things."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depositing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave something somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The flood waters fell, depositing mud over the whole area.",
          "The bus deposited me miles from anywhere.",
          "The cuckoo deposits her eggs in other birds' nests.",
          "I deposited my luggage in a locker at the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something valuable, especially money, in a bank or safe (= strong box or cupboard with locks):",
        "examples": [
          "There's a night safe outside the bank, so you can deposit money whenever you wish.",
          "deposit something in something I deposited £500 in my account this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone an amount of money when you agree to pay for or buy something, either as part of the total payment, or as an amount that will be returned to you later, if you keep the agreed arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "You deposit 20 percent now and pay the rest when the car is delivered.",
          "deposit something with someone When we moved in, we had to deposit $1,000 with the landlord in case we broke any of his things."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deposition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal written statement made or used in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "file a deposition Before the court case, we had to file a deposition.",
          "give a deposition She gave her deposition as part of an earlier lawsuit.",
          "take a deposition Our lawyer took a deposition from us.",
          "sworn deposition In a sworn deposition, she told lawyers that she had never seen the man before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the forming of a layer of a substance such as soil or rock, or the layer that is formed:",
        "examples": [
          "deposition of In the stream bed you can find small, rounded calcite pebbles formed by the deposition of layer upon layer of calcium in solution.",
          "There is a deposition of minerals from the hot, hydrous fluids within the Earth's crust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of depositing (= leaving) something somewhere, or the substance, object, etc. that is left:",
        "examples": [
          "Archaeologists have noted ritual depositions of metal objects such as coins or bronze vessels in rivers and marshes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of removing someone important from a powerful position:",
        "examples": [
          "Crowds celebrated the dictator's deposition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal written statement by a witness in a legal matter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in which a gas changes to a solid without first becoming a liquid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which solid materials, such as earth and rock, are added to gradually by the action of wind or water, or the structure resulting from this process",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement made by someone to say that something is true and used in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "give/make a deposition",
          "say/state/testify sth in a deposition Mrs Gordon said in a deposition that she signed the loan guarantee at her husband's request."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depositions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal written statement made or used in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "file a deposition Before the court case, we had to file a deposition.",
          "give a deposition She gave her deposition as part of an earlier lawsuit.",
          "take a deposition Our lawyer took a deposition from us.",
          "sworn deposition In a sworn deposition, she told lawyers that she had never seen the man before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the forming of a layer of a substance such as soil or rock, or the layer that is formed:",
        "examples": [
          "deposition of In the stream bed you can find small, rounded calcite pebbles formed by the deposition of layer upon layer of calcium in solution.",
          "There is a deposition of minerals from the hot, hydrous fluids within the Earth's crust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of depositing (= leaving) something somewhere, or the substance, object, etc. that is left:",
        "examples": [
          "Archaeologists have noted ritual depositions of metal objects such as coins or bronze vessels in rivers and marshes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of removing someone important from a powerful position:",
        "examples": [
          "Crowds celebrated the dictator's deposition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal written statement by a witness in a legal matter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in which a gas changes to a solid without first becoming a liquid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which solid materials, such as earth and rock, are added to gradually by the action of wind or water, or the structure resulting from this process",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement made by someone to say that something is true and used in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "give/make a deposition",
          "say/state/testify sth in a deposition Mrs Gordon said in a deposition that she signed the loan guarantee at her husband's request."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deposits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to leave something somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The flood waters fell, depositing mud over the whole area.",
          "The bus deposited me miles from anywhere.",
          "The cuckoo deposits her eggs in other birds' nests.",
          "I deposited my luggage in a locker at the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something valuable, especially money, in a bank or safe (= strong box or cupboard with locks):",
        "examples": [
          "There's a night safe outside the bank, so you can deposit money whenever you wish.",
          "deposit something in something I deposited £500 in my account this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone an amount of money when you agree to pay for or buy something, either as part of the total payment, or as an amount that will be returned to you later, if you keep the agreed arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "You deposit 20 percent now and pay the rest when the car is delivered.",
          "deposit something with someone When we moved in, we had to deposit $1,000 with the landlord in case we broke any of his things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance or layer that is left, usually after a liquid is removed:",
        "examples": [
          "Decant the wine carefully, so that you leave the deposit in the bottom of the bottle.",
          "In hard-water areas, a chalky deposit often forms in pipes and kettles.",
          "deposit of The flood left a thick deposit of mud over the entire ground floor of the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a layer that has formed under the ground, especially over a long period:",
        "examples": [
          "mineral/oil/coal deposits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a payment, especially into a bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "deposit of To enter the country, they have to show bank statements with deposits of at least $2,500.",
          "make a deposit To open an account, you need to make a minimum deposit of $500.",
          "She had made a deposit into the campaign bank account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you pay as the first part of the total payment for something:",
        "examples": [
          "deposit on Their parents wanted them to use the money for a deposit on a flat.",
          "deposit of A deposit of 25% is required to secure the deal.",
          "pay a deposit We paid a deposit of £5,000 on the house, and paid the balance four weeks later.",
          "leave something as a deposit The shop assistant says if I leave £10 as a deposit, they'll keep the dress for me.",
          "put a deposit on something I put a £500 deposit on a car at my local showroom.",
          "put down a deposit They asked us to put down a deposit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you pay when you rent something, and is returned to you when you return the thing you have rented:",
        "examples": [
          "refundable deposit It costs $2,000 a week to rent the yacht, with a $200 refundable deposit.",
          "returnable deposit We always take one month's rent as a returnable deposit.",
          "deposit of There's a 10p deposit/deposit of 10p on the bottle, which you get back when you return the empty bottle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money paid into an account:",
        "examples": [
          "She made a large deposit last Thursday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A deposit is also a sum of money that is given in advance as part of a total payment for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you get your deposit back if you cancel the trip?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A deposit is also an additional sum of money that you pay when you rent something to make sure you return the item or to pay for repairs:",
        "examples": [
          "The apartment rents for $1200 a month, and we want one month’s rent for a deposit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A deposit is also an amount paid in addition to the cost of something to make sure you bring its container back when you have used it:",
        "examples": [
          "a bottle deposit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a layer of a substance:",
        "examples": [
          "The flood left a thick deposit of mud on the floor.",
          "The region has lots of gas and coal deposits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put money in a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "I deposited $500 in my savings account last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave something somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The cat deposited a dead mouse at my door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that someone pays into a bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "Using the cash machine I can make a deposit at any time of the day.",
          "have/keep/hold money on deposit Rather than hold money on deposit, you should pay off your debts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the cost of something such as a product or property that a buyer pays to a seller so that it will not be sold to anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "make/pay/put down a deposit (on sth) Many families put down a deposit for their summer holidays as early as January.",
          "a €50/$100, etc. deposit",
          "ask for/request a deposit Normally someone selling a house would ask for a deposit of at least 5%.",
          "non-refundable deposit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of money that has been paid into a particular bank, or into the banks in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank now has more than 1m account holders and deposits of around £1.7bn.",
          "The government closed banks for a week, trying to prevent a run on deposits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that someone renting a property pays to the owner of the property, which they get back when they leave only if they have not caused any damage:",
        "examples": [
          "ask for/require a deposit Landlords will usually require a deposit.",
          "lose a deposit I once lost a deposit on a flat when I knocked something over and stained the carpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put money into a bank account, especially one that pays interest:",
        "examples": [
          "deposit money/a cheque/funds",
          "deposit sth in/into sth You can choose to have your salary deposited directly into your bank account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave money or something that is valuable in a safe place:",
        "examples": [
          "deposit sth with sb The documents have been deposited with the solicitor for safe-keeping."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building where supplies or vehicles, especially buses, are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "an arms/weapons depot",
          "a fuel/storage depot",
          "a bus depot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bus station or train station",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where supplies or vehicles are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "a fuel depot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A depot is also a building that buses and trains leave from.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where goods are kept until they are sent somewhere to be used, sold, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He took a job in the supply depot of a San Francisco shipyard.",
          "a fuel/food/oil depot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where buses or trains are kept until they are needed or in order to be repaired:",
        "examples": [
          "The closure of the Eastleigh depot means that train renovation is now concentrated on two sites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small bus station or train station:",
        "examples": [
          "He runs a shoe shine business from the local bus depot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depraved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "morally bad or evil:",
        "examples": [
          "a depraved character/mind",
          "Someone who can kill a child like that must be totally depraved."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depravity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being morally bad, or an action that is morally bad",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "depress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel unhappy and without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "This weather depresses me.",
          "it depresses someone to do something It depresses me to think that I'll probably still be doing exactly the same job in ten years' time.",
          "it depresses someone doing something mainly UK Doesn't it depress you listening to the news these days?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the value of something in money:",
        "examples": [
          "depress prices The high number of houses for sale is depressing prices.",
          "depress earnings The rise in the value of the dollar has depressed the company's earnings this year.",
          "depress profits Slower economic growth could depress profits.",
          "depress the market A surplus of corn has helped depress the grain market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the amount of activity in something, especially in business:",
        "examples": [
          "depress the economy High interest rates are continuing to depress the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lower the level or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "This drug helps depress high hormone levels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press down or lower:",
        "examples": [
          "Slowly depress the accelerator/brake pedal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a person to feel unhappy and without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "Bad weather depresses a lot of people.",
          "It depresses me to think about it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the value of something, esp. money, or to reduce the amount of activity in something such as a business operation:",
        "examples": [
          "A surplus of corn depressed grain prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press down on something:",
        "examples": [
          "His finger depressed the stop button."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "They maintained that the smoking ban had depressed sales in all their bars.",
          "A slow housing market cuts demand and depresses prices for building materials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the amount of activity in something such as a business, country, or economy:",
        "examples": [
          "Fear of unemployment has depressed the housing market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depressed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unhappy and without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "depressed about He seemed a bit depressed about his work situation.",
          "deeply depressed She became deeply depressed when her husband died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having enough money, jobs, or business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "In a depressed market, it's difficult to sell goods unless you lower your prices.",
          "an economically depressed area"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling unhappy and without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s depressed about losing his job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing a lack of money or business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "This is an economically depressed area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a situation in which there is less manufacturing or business activity than usual, fewer jobs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The depressed state of the aerospace market made acquisitions difficult.",
          "Banks took action yesterday to try to boost the depressed economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "below the amount or level that is usual:",
        "examples": [
          "Anyone who did buy at the depressed 1987 prices has since been able to reap rich rewards as shares have hit new highs.",
          "Sales remained depressed as a result of consumers' reluctance to spend on home improvements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depressing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel unhappy and without hope for the future:",
        "examples": [
          "This weather is so depressing.",
          "Her letter made depressing reading.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] It was very depressing watching the news tonight.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's depressing to think that it will soon be winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel unhappy and without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "Life is depressing enough, I don’t need depressing movies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depression": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mental illness in which a person is very unhappy and anxious (= worried and nervous) for long periods and often feels no interest in anything:",
        "examples": [
          "Tiredness, loss of appetite, and sleeping problems are all classic symptoms of depression.",
          "suffer from depression If you suffer from depression, it's best to get professional help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of feeling very unhappy and without hope for the future:",
        "examples": [
          "I was overwhelmed by feelings of depression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period in which there is very little business activity and not many jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "The stock market crash marked the start of a severe depression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area where the air pressure is low:",
        "examples": [
          "depression over The deep depression over the mid-Atlantic will gradually move eastwards during the day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a surface that is slightly lower than the rest:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a depression in the sand where he'd been lying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of sadness, or medical a type of mental illness that causes long periods of unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m just beginning to get over the depression from losing my job.",
          "medical Tiredness, loss of appetite, and sleeping problems are symptoms of depression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part in a surface that is slightly lower than the rest:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a depression in the sand where he’d been lying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period in which there is very little business activity and little employment:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents lived through the Great Depression of the 1930s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a recession (= time of low economic activity, when investments lose value, businesses fail and people lose their jobs) that lasts for a long period of time, usually several years:",
        "examples": [
          "plunge/slide into depression The Thirties saw the world plunge into depression.",
          "The Wall Street Crash of 1929 brought severe economic depression and hardship to Canada.",
          "This was a period of deep depression.",
          "For most of the 20th century, economists focused on understanding and controlling inflation and depressions.",
          "New mines are being developed and old mines reopened, lifting communities across Northern Nevada out of the depression left by the industry's last crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period in the years after 1929 until the middle of the 1930s, or, in some cases, the 1940s, when there was a very low level of economic activity in the US, Europe, and many other countries. Many people lost their jobs and were very poor:",
        "examples": [
          "The Federal Home Loan Bank system was created in the 1930s by the federal government to stimulate lending during the Depression."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depressive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who often suffers from depression",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "suffering from or relating to depression:",
        "examples": [
          "a depressive personality",
          "a depressive disorder/illness"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deprivation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you do not have things or conditions that are usually considered necessary for a pleasant life:",
        "examples": [
          "They used sleep deprivation as a form of torture.",
          "There is awful deprivation in the shanty towns.",
          "There were food shortages and other deprivations during the Civil War."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an absence or too little of something important:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There were food shortages and other deprivations during the war."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deprive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone from having something, especially something that they need:",
        "examples": [
          "be deprived of He claimed that he had been deprived of his freedom.",
          "It is very damaging to deprive a child of affection.",
          "You can't function properly when you're deprived of sleep."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deprived": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having the things that are necessary for a pleasant life, such as enough money, food, or good living conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a deprived childhood/comes from a deprived background.",
          "a deprived area"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking something that is needed to live the way most people live:",
        "examples": [
          "He took pictures in deprived areas of the city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deprives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone from having something, especially something that they need:",
        "examples": [
          "be deprived of He claimed that he had been deprived of his freedom.",
          "It is very damaging to deprive a child of affection.",
          "You can't function properly when you're deprived of sleep."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depriving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone from having something, especially something that they need:",
        "examples": [
          "be deprived of He claimed that he had been deprived of his freedom.",
          "It is very damaging to deprive a child of affection.",
          "You can't function properly when you're deprived of sleep."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the distance down either from the top of something to the bottom, or to a distance below the top surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "depth of the depth of a lake/pond",
          "at a depth There are very few fish at depths (= distances below the surface) below 3,000 metres.",
          "to a depth The river froze to a depth of over a metre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest part of the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "These researchers were unafraid of exploring the depths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of having serious qualities or the ability to think seriously about something:",
        "examples": [
          "lack depth Terry lacks depth - he's a very superficial person.",
          "Her writing shows astonishing depth.",
          "hidden depths Jo has hidden depths (= serious qualities that you do not see immediately)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a serious and detailed way:",
        "examples": [
          "These issues are explored in depth in her latest book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance from the front to the back of something:",
        "examples": [
          "depth of Measure the depth of the cupboard/shelf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a feeling, state, or characteristic being strong, extreme, or detailed:",
        "examples": [
          "depth of He spoke with great depth of feeling.",
          "depth of knowledge I was amazed at her depth of knowledge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong, pleasant quality in something such as a colour or flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "depth of I love the depth of colour in her early paintings.",
          "The cheese is mild when eaten young, or can be matured for greater depth of flavour.",
          "She sang the contralto role with a great depth of sound.",
          "Reducing the sauce gives it more depth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of having a low sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The depth of his voice makes him sound older than he is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something, especially a colour, having the quality of being dark and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "depth of I love the depth of colour in her early paintings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance down from the top surface of something to the bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] They were scuba diving at a depth of 22 meters.",
          "[ U ] The numbers on the left show the depth in inches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance from the front to the back of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Bookshelves should be at least nine inches in depth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the strength, quality, or degree of being complete:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] It’s hard to get a handle on the depth of her knowledge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to think seriously about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Don’t look for depth in this show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something done in depth is done carefully and in great detail:",
        "examples": [
          "I interviewed her in depth.",
          "an in-depth report"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "depths": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the lowest part of the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "These researchers were unafraid of exploring the depths.",
          "The sailors were lost to the depths.",
          "the depths of The ship sank slowly to the depths of the ocean.",
          "Divers plumbed the depths of the ocean.",
          "Join us on a wondrous journey to the briny depths and see all the remarkable creatures that inhabit it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deputies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is given the power to do something instead of another person, or the person whose rank is immediately below that of the leader of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like you to meet Ann Gregory, my deputy.",
          "act as deputy UK I'm acting as deputy while the boss is away.",
          "the deputy director/editor/sheriff",
          "UK She's deputy (= deputy headteacher) of a large North London school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is given the power to act instead of, or to help do the work of, another person:",
        "examples": [
          "a deputy chairman",
          "the deputy editor",
          "a sheriff’s deputy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose rank is immediately below that of the head of an organization or a department, and who is in charge when the head is not there:",
        "examples": [
          "He was appointed to the Paris office, serving as deputy to the bureau chief.",
          "You will be required to act as deputy in the Sales Manager's absence.",
          "deputy chairman/director"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deputized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act or speak for another person, especially by temporarily doing their job:",
        "examples": [
          "deputize for I'm deputizing for the director during his absence.",
          "She deputizes for the Dean when necessary.",
          "deputize as He occasionally deputized as organist at the college chapel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to temporarily give someone a particular job or power that they do not usually have:",
        "examples": [
          "deputize someone to do something The city could deputize people who are not city employees to help perform the ceremonies.",
          "He said volunteers would receive federal training and then be deputized to enforce immigration laws.",
          "deputize someone as something They voted to deputize airline pilots as federal flight deck officers and let them carry guns.",
          "She was deputized as an investigator.",
          "Sheriffs would go out and deputize citizens."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deputy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is given the power to do something instead of another person, or the person whose rank is immediately below that of the leader of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like you to meet Ann Gregory, my deputy.",
          "act as deputy UK I'm acting as deputy while the boss is away.",
          "the deputy director/editor/sheriff",
          "UK She's deputy (= deputy headteacher) of a large North London school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is given the power to act instead of, or to help do the work of, another person:",
        "examples": [
          "a deputy chairman",
          "the deputy editor",
          "a sheriff’s deputy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose rank is immediately below that of the head of an organization or a department, and who is in charge when the head is not there:",
        "examples": [
          "He was appointed to the Paris office, serving as deputy to the bureau chief.",
          "You will be required to act as deputy in the Sales Manager's absence.",
          "deputy chairman/director"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "derail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a train derails or is derailed, it comes off the railway tracks.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent a plan or process from succeeding:",
        "examples": [
          "Renewed fighting threatens to derail the peace talks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a train to run off the tracks:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. Renewed fighting threatens to derail the peace talks (= stop them from continuing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from succeeding:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors are very concerned that a new crisis could derail the economic recovery.",
          "Analysts identified five factors which could derail the hi-tech markets"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "derailed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a train derails or is derailed, it comes off the railway tracks.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent a plan or process from succeeding:",
        "examples": [
          "Renewed fighting threatens to derail the peace talks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "derailment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a train coming off the railway tracks:",
        "examples": [
          "There's been a derailment just outside the city, and many people are feared dead.",
          "The number of train derailments has risen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deranged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely unable to think clearly or behave in a controlled way, especially because of mental illness:",
        "examples": [
          "a deranged criminal/mind/personality",
          "to be mentally deranged"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a way that is dangerous or not controlled because of mental illness:",
        "examples": [
          "a deranged patient"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "derby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sports event between teams in the same area or town, especially football teams:",
        "examples": [
          "Arsenal have the upper hand in this North London derby.",
          "Sunday night's derby match in Madrid was thrilling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of horse race that is held every year, usually for 3-year-old horses:",
        "examples": [
          "The race was the first so-called derby, an event for 3-year-olds, run in the West.",
          "the Epsom/Kentucky Derby"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sports event in which any competitor can take part:",
        "examples": [
          "the annual New Hampshire fishing derby",
          "The Cubs held a pinewood derby - a race between little wooden cars they made themselves.",
          "The Home Run Derby has become an annual event held before the All-Star Game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hat, usually black, with a round, hard top and a small, curved brim (= a part that sticks out around the bottom):",
        "examples": [
          "Before the invention of the Stetson, cowboys wore impractical headgear such as fur caps, straw hats, and wool derbies while doing their work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man’s hat that has a round, hard top and is usually black",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "derelict": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Derelict buildings or places are not cared for and are in bad condition:",
        "examples": [
          "a derelict site",
          "be left derelict Even in cities where land is scarce and expensive, substantial amounts of it are left derelict.",
          "become derelict Some of these buildings have become so derelict that they require complete reconstruction.",
          "lie derelict mainly UK The entire site has lain derelict since the 1970s.",
          "fall derelict mainly UK The houses were abandoned and eventually fell derelict.",
          "stand derelict UK The theatre has been left to stand derelict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "failing to do what you should do, especially in your job:",
        "examples": [
          "derelict in If we do nothing, then we're derelict in our responsibility to protect our people.",
          "derelict in your duty We have the right to vote out board members who are derelict in their duty.",
          "The report refers to \"grossly derelict\" actions by past directors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has no home or money and often lives outside",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of buildings or equipment) not cared for and in bad condition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with no home, job, or money who often lives on the streets",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dereliction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a building) a state of not being cared for:",
        "examples": [
          "The old railway station was in a state of dereliction.",
          "For the next 16 years the building and its contents fell into dereliction.",
          "Some parts of the palace have been rescued from dereliction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "failure to do what you should do, especially in your job :",
        "examples": [
          "To neglect these checks would be a dereliction of responsibility.",
          "The officials did not advise him correctly. That was a dereliction on their part.",
          "Despite their past dereliction, they continue to be rewarded with government contracts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "derisively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows a complete lack of respect, as if something is stupid or of no value:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What would that accomplish?\" she asked derisively.",
          "Letters sent in the post are now derisively called \"snail mail\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "derivative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is derivative, it is not the result of new ideas, but has been developed from or copies something else:",
        "examples": [
          "His painting/style is very derivative."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form of something made or developed from another form:",
        "examples": [
          "derivative of This is a derivative of seaweed that is currently used as a food additive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word developed from another word:",
        "examples": [
          "derivative of \"Detestable\" is a derivative of \"detest\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a financial product such as an option (= the right to buy or sell something in the future) that has a value based on the value of another product, such as shares or bonds:",
        "examples": [
          "The company became the leading marketplace for foreign exchange derivatives.",
          "Brokers predict the derivatives market will continue expanding at a fast pace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in calculus (= an area of advanced mathematics in which continuously changing values are studied), a measure of the rate at which a function is changing:",
        "examples": [
          "derivative of The derivative of the position of a moving object with respect to time is the object's velocity.",
          "Find the derivative of the function f(x) = (x2 - 5) (x3 - 2x + 3)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having qualities taken from something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Too much of the music feels derivative."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something made from something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A derivative is also a word that is made from another word.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a financial product such as an option (= the right to buy or sell something in the future) that has a value based on the value of another asset, such as shares, or bonds:",
        "examples": [
          "GS Financial Products buys and sells derivatives such as swaps and options linked to interest rates, currencies, commodities and indexes.",
          "derivatives trading",
          "In the past 20 years there has been a huge growth in the derivatives markets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "derive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get something from something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The institute derives all its money from foreign investments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or obtain something:",
        "examples": [
          "The institute derives all its money from foreign investments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "derived": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "coming from or caused by something else:",
        "examples": [
          "derived products"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "derives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get something from something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The institute derives all its money from foreign investments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or obtain something:",
        "examples": [
          "The institute derives all its money from foreign investments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dermatologist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a doctor who studies and treats skin diseases",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "derogatory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing strong disapproval and not showing respect:",
        "examples": [
          "derogatory comment He made some derogatory comment about her appearance.",
          "Many people find this term derogatory and racist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing criticism or insult:",
        "examples": [
          "She was upset by derogatory comments made about her clothes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "derrick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of crane (= a machine with a part like an arm), used for moving things on and off ships",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tower above an oil well that supports the drill (= the machine for making a hole in the ground)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of crane (= machine with a part like a long arm) used for moving heavy things esp. on ships, or a tall structure above a well (= hole in the ground) from which oil is taken",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of crane (= tall machine for moving heavy things) with a long part like an arm, used especially for moving things on and off ships",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tower above an oil well which supports the drill (= machine for making a hole in the ground)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "derriere": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person's bottom",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "des": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "descend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go or come down:",
        "examples": [
          "The path descended steeply into the valley.",
          "Jane descended the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If darkness or night descends, it becomes dark and day changes to night.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a negative or bad feeling descends, it is felt everywhere in a place or by everyone at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "descend on A feeling of despair descended on us as we realized that we were lost.",
          "Gloom descended yesterday as the news was announced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a condition, usually a negative condition, descends, it quickly develops in every part of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "descend on Silence descended on the room.",
          "descend over An eerie calm descended over the city.",
          "The babble of voices ceased, and a hush descended."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go down or come down something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The path descends to the valley below.",
          "[ T ] Jane descended the stairs slowly in her wedding gown."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "descendant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is related to you and who lives after you, such as your child or grandchild:",
        "examples": [
          "He has no descendants.",
          "descendant of They claim to be descendants of a French duke.",
          "We owe it to our descendants (= people younger than us who will live after we have died) to leave them a clean world to live in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that lives after and is related to another animal that lived in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "descendant of Lemurs are descendants of the earliest primates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is similar to and influenced by something that existed before it:",
        "examples": [
          "descendant of Freeride skiing is a hybrid, trick-oriented descendant of skateboarding and snowboarding.",
          "The file-sharing service and its descendants allowed users to download music for free."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person related to someone from an earlier generation (= all the people of about the same age within a particular family):",
        "examples": [
          "The Pennsylvania Dutch are descendants of early German immigrants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "descendants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is related to you and who lives after you, such as your child or grandchild:",
        "examples": [
          "He has no descendants.",
          "descendant of They claim to be descendants of a French duke.",
          "We owe it to our descendants (= people younger than us who will live after we have died) to leave them a clean world to live in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that lives after and is related to another animal that lived in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "descendant of Lemurs are descendants of the earliest primates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is similar to and influenced by something that existed before it:",
        "examples": [
          "descendant of Freeride skiing is a hybrid, trick-oriented descendant of skateboarding and snowboarding.",
          "The file-sharing service and its descendants allowed users to download music for free."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person related to someone from an earlier generation (= all the people of about the same age within a particular family):",
        "examples": [
          "The Pennsylvania Dutch are descendants of early German immigrants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "descended": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go or come down:",
        "examples": [
          "The path descended steeply into the valley.",
          "Jane descended the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If darkness or night descends, it becomes dark and day changes to night.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a negative or bad feeling descends, it is felt everywhere in a place or by everyone at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "descend on A feeling of despair descended on us as we realized that we were lost.",
          "Gloom descended yesterday as the news was announced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a condition, usually a negative condition, descends, it quickly develops in every part of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "descend on Silence descended on the room.",
          "descend over An eerie calm descended over the city.",
          "The babble of voices ceased, and a hush descended."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "descending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a body part that is in a downward direction:",
        "examples": [
          "the descending aorta/colon"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "descends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go or come down:",
        "examples": [
          "The path descended steeply into the valley.",
          "Jane descended the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If darkness or night descends, it becomes dark and day changes to night.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a negative or bad feeling descends, it is felt everywhere in a place or by everyone at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "descend on A feeling of despair descended on us as we realized that we were lost.",
          "Gloom descended yesterday as the news was announced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a condition, usually a negative condition, descends, it quickly develops in every part of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "descend on Silence descended on the room.",
          "descend over An eerie calm descended over the city.",
          "The babble of voices ceased, and a hush descended."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go down or come down something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The path descends to the valley below.",
          "[ T ] Jane descended the stairs slowly in her wedding gown."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "descent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state or fact of being related to a particular person or group of people who lived in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "of African, European, Asian, etc. descent There are more than a hundred million people of African descent in Latin America.",
          "The disease is most common among people of northern European descent.",
          "descent from The evidence supports our descent from a common ancestor.",
          "claim descent 40 million people in the world claim Scottish descent, she says.",
          "direct descent They are looking for people with direct descent from the indigenous peoples who lived here before Europeans arrived.",
          "line of descent They trace their line of descent back to a French duke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a group of people arrive somewhere, usually suddenly or unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "descent on We weren't prepared for the descent of thousands of journalists on the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement down:",
        "examples": [
          "final descent The plane began to make its final descent into the airport.",
          "The descent was a little bumpy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a surface that slopes downwards, such as the side of a hill:",
        "examples": [
          "descent to There is a steep descent to the village below.",
          "The resort has one of the longest vertical descents in the Alps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in someone's behaviour, or in a situation, from good to bad:",
        "examples": [
          "descent into His descent into crime was rapid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the origin of people in your family background:",
        "examples": [
          "Their mother is of Irish descent (= family origin)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the arrival of something or someone, esp. when it is unpleasant or unwanted:",
        "examples": [
          "The descent of dozens of motorcycles terrified local residents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way down, such as a path, or an act of coming down:",
        "examples": [
          "A steep descent from the peak brings you to a meadow.",
          "The plane is making its final descent into the airport."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "describe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say or write what someone or something is like:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you describe your attacker?",
          "describe something in detail He described the painting in detail.",
          "describe something to someone Describe to us how you felt when you won.",
          "[ + question word ] Let me describe how it happened.",
          "describe someone/something as something/doing something She described Gary as shy.",
          "She was described as having \"fierce blue eyes\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe a shape, you draw it or move in a direction that follows the line of it:",
        "examples": [
          "He used compasses to describe a circle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize a plant or animal as belonging to a particular type, and give it a scientific name:",
        "examples": [
          "So far, scientists have described 15,482 marine fish species, up from 15,304 a year ago.",
          "The scientific name for mountain laurel is Kalmia latifolia, from Peter Kalm, an 18th-century botanist who first described the species."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a written or spoken report of how something is done or of what someone or something is like:",
        "examples": [
          "The scientists described their findings and research methods.",
          "They want us to prepare a report describing the area.",
          "[ + question word ] Just describe what happened.",
          "The Democrats describe their rivals as the party of the rich."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "described": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or write what someone or something is like:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you describe your attacker?",
          "describe something in detail He described the painting in detail.",
          "describe something to someone Describe to us how you felt when you won.",
          "[ + question word ] Let me describe how it happened.",
          "describe someone/something as something/doing something She described Gary as shy.",
          "She was described as having \"fierce blue eyes\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe a shape, you draw it or move in a direction that follows the line of it:",
        "examples": [
          "He used compasses to describe a circle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize a plant or animal as belonging to a particular type, and give it a scientific name:",
        "examples": [
          "So far, scientists have described 15,482 marine fish species, up from 15,304 a year ago.",
          "The scientific name for mountain laurel is Kalmia latifolia, from Peter Kalm, an 18th-century botanist who first described the species."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "describes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say or write what someone or something is like:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you describe your attacker?",
          "describe something in detail He described the painting in detail.",
          "describe something to someone Describe to us how you felt when you won.",
          "[ + question word ] Let me describe how it happened.",
          "describe someone/something as something/doing something She described Gary as shy.",
          "She was described as having \"fierce blue eyes\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe a shape, you draw it or move in a direction that follows the line of it:",
        "examples": [
          "He used compasses to describe a circle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize a plant or animal as belonging to a particular type, and give it a scientific name:",
        "examples": [
          "So far, scientists have described 15,482 marine fish species, up from 15,304 a year ago.",
          "The scientific name for mountain laurel is Kalmia latifolia, from Peter Kalm, an 18th-century botanist who first described the species."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a written or spoken report of how something is done or of what someone or something is like:",
        "examples": [
          "The scientists described their findings and research methods.",
          "They want us to prepare a report describing the area.",
          "[ + question word ] Just describe what happened.",
          "The Democrats describe their rivals as the party of the rich."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "describing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or write what someone or something is like:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you describe your attacker?",
          "describe something in detail He described the painting in detail.",
          "describe something to someone Describe to us how you felt when you won.",
          "[ + question word ] Let me describe how it happened.",
          "describe someone/something as something/doing something She described Gary as shy.",
          "She was described as having \"fierce blue eyes\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe a shape, you draw it or move in a direction that follows the line of it:",
        "examples": [
          "He used compasses to describe a circle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize a plant or animal as belonging to a particular type, and give it a scientific name:",
        "examples": [
          "So far, scientists have described 15,482 marine fish species, up from 15,304 a year ago.",
          "The scientific name for mountain laurel is Kalmia latifolia, from Peter Kalm, an 18th-century botanist who first described the species."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "description": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that tells you what something or someone is like:",
        "examples": [
          "description of Write a description of your favourite beach.",
          "She has given the police a very detailed/full description of the robber.",
          "Your paper contains too much description, and not enough discussion of the issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of all types:",
        "examples": [
          "Boats of every description were entering the harbour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be something that you cannot describe accurately because of its great size, quality, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Her beauty is beyond description."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement or a piece of writing that tells what something or someone is like:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Your description of Della was hilarious.",
          "[ U ] Boats of every description (= of all types) entered the harbor.",
          "[ U ] The beauty of the Rockies is beyond description (= is impossible to describe)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "descriptions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that tells you what something or someone is like:",
        "examples": [
          "description of Write a description of your favourite beach.",
          "She has given the police a very detailed/full description of the robber.",
          "Your paper contains too much description, and not enough discussion of the issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of all types:",
        "examples": [
          "Boats of every description were entering the harbour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be something that you cannot describe accurately because of its great size, quality, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Her beauty is beyond description."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement or a piece of writing that tells what something or someone is like:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Your description of Della was hilarious.",
          "[ U ] Boats of every description (= of all types) entered the harbor.",
          "[ U ] The beauty of the Rockies is beyond description (= is impossible to describe)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "descriptive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "describing something, especially in a detailed, interesting way:",
        "examples": [
          "a descriptive essay/passage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A descriptive area of study is one that is based on saying what its subject is really like, rather than on developing theories about it:",
        "examples": [
          "descriptive linguistics/sociology/statistics"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "desecrate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to damage or show no respect towards something holy or very much respected:",
        "examples": [
          "The mosque/shrine was desecrated by vandals.",
          "It's a crime to desecrate the country's flag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage or show a lack of respect toward something holy or respected:",
        "examples": [
          "Vandals desecrated the monument."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "desecrating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage or show no respect towards something holy or very much respected:",
        "examples": [
          "The mosque/shrine was desecrated by vandals.",
          "It's a crime to desecrate the country's flag."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "desecration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of damaging or showing no respect towards something holy or very much respected:",
        "examples": [
          "desecration of People were horrified at the desecration of the cemetery.",
          "Desecration of sacred sites and objects was widespread."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "desert": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area, often covered with sand or rocks, where there is very little rain and not many plants:",
        "examples": [
          "in the desert They were lost in the desert for nine days.",
          "We had to cross a large area of arid, featureless desert.",
          "the desert sun"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place that is considered to have no cultural, intellectual, etc. quality or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "This town is a cultural desert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave the armed forces without permission and with no intention of returning:",
        "examples": [
          "Soldiers who deserted and were caught were shot.",
          "desert from How many people desert from the army each year?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave someone without help or in a difficult situation and not come back:",
        "examples": [
          "desert someone for someone He deserted his wife and family for another woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a quality deserts you, you suddenly and temporarily lose it:",
        "examples": [
          "All my confidence/courage deserted me when I walked into the exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave someone or something without help or in a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Local people deserted the city as hordes of tourists arrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you desert the armed forces, you leave without permission and with no intention of returning:",
        "examples": [
          "He denied that he had deserted his post."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, dry area where there is very little rain and few plants:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] When you live in the desert, water is your most vital resource."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deserted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a place is deserted, there are no people in it:",
        "examples": [
          "a deserted building/street",
          "The coastal resorts are deserted in winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "left alone in a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a deserted wife"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no people or things in it; empty:",
        "examples": [
          "These resort towns are largely deserted in winter.",
          "We parked in a deserted lot near the river."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deserter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who leaves the armed forces without permission",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who leaves the armed forces without permission and with no intention of returning",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "deserters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who leaves the armed forces without permission",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who leaves the armed forces without permission and with no intention of returning",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "deserts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get what you deserve:",
        "examples": [
          "get your just deserts for something I'd say he got his just deserts for not sticking around to help with the kids."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deserve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have earned or to be given something because of the way you have behaved or the qualities you have:",
        "examples": [
          "After all that hard work, you deserve a holiday.",
          "deserve thanks Chris deserves our special thanks for all his efforts.",
          "deserve punishment I hope they get the punishment they deserve.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They certainly deserved to win that game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have earned something or be given something because of your actions or qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] These charities deserve your support.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The American people deserve to know what went wrong.",
          "[ T ] I hope those crooks get what they deserve (= receive a punishment that suits their crime)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deserved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something that you earn or are given because of your behaviour or qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "richly deserved Their victory was richly deserved.",
          "thoroughly deserved They were in control for most of the game, and came out thoroughly deserved winners.",
          "Do you think his reputation as a great scholar was deserved?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deserves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have earned or to be given something because of the way you have behaved or the qualities you have:",
        "examples": [
          "After all that hard work, you deserve a holiday.",
          "deserve thanks Chris deserves our special thanks for all his efforts.",
          "deserve punishment I hope they get the punishment they deserve.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They certainly deserved to win that game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have earned something or be given something because of your actions or qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] These charities deserve your support.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The American people deserve to know what went wrong.",
          "[ T ] I hope those crooks get what they deserve (= receive a punishment that suits their crime)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deserving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If people or things are deserving, they should be helped because they have good qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "a deserving cause/charity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deserve to get something:",
        "examples": [
          "His efforts are certainly deserving of praise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "design": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make or draw plans for something, for example clothes or buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "Who designed this building/dress/furniture?",
          "be designed for This range of clothing is specially designed for shorter women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intend:",
        "examples": [
          "be designed for This dictionary is designed for advanced learners of English.",
          "designed to These measures are designed to reduce pollution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing or set of drawings showing how a building or product is to be made and how it will work and look:",
        "examples": [
          "design for Have you seen the designs for the new shopping centre?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the art of making plans or drawings for something:",
        "examples": [
          "She's an expert on kitchen/software design.",
          "He's studying design in Paris."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something is planned and made:",
        "examples": [
          "design of I don't like the design of this sofa.",
          "in design The building was originally Victorian in design.",
          "design fault a serious design fault",
          "design feature The car has some excellent design features."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pattern used to decorate something:",
        "examples": [
          "a floral/abstract design",
          "design on I like the design on your sweatshirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sure he ignored you by accident and not by design."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "plans, often ones that are not honest, to get something or someone for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "have designs on humorous I think Alan has designs on your job!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or draw plans for something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A famous engineer designed the new bridge.",
          "[ I ] She designs for a dress manufacturer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intend a result:",
        "examples": [
          "These measures are designed to reduce pollution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan or drawing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Have you seen the designs for the new lobby?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Design is the skill of making plans or drawings for something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She’s an expert in software design."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Design is also the way in which something is arranged or shaped:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I like the design of this microwave oven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A design is also a pattern used to decorate something:",
        "examples": [
          "a geometric design"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "purpose or intention:",
        "examples": [
          "The details of the case are unclear, and this is by design (= intentional)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "plans to get something or someone for yourself, esp. secret or dishonest plans:",
        "examples": [
          "Troop movements suggest the country has designs on its neighbor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or draw plans for something that will be produced:",
        "examples": [
          "Who designed your website?",
          "This range of clothing is specially designed for shorter women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intend for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "This dictionary is designed for people using English in a business situation.",
          "be designed to do sth These measures are designed to reduce pollution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something is planned and made:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't like the design of this control panel.",
          "produce/develop/improve a design The company excelled at producing new designs for established products.",
          "innovative/original design The innovative design of the product won several awards.",
          "good/poor design",
          "a serious design fault",
          "The car has some excellent design features.",
          "The building was originally Victorianin design."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing or set of drawings showing how a building or product is to be made and how it will work and look:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you seen the designs for the new shopping centre?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work of making plans or drawings for something:",
        "examples": [
          "She works in software design.",
          "He is studying interior design.",
          "There are a lot of good opportunities in the area of web design.",
          "The product was abandoned when it was still at the design stage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "designated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone officially to do a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "Traditionally, the president designates his or her successor.",
          "be designated as Thompson has been designated as team captain.",
          "designate someone something Time magazine designated him one of the world's most influential people.",
          "be designated to He was designated to be the unit's English translator.",
          "She has been designated to organize the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say officially that a place or thing has a particular character or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "designated for A large chunk of the money is designated for new housing.",
          "specially designated This area of the park has been specially designated for children.",
          "designate something as something They officially designated the area as unsuitable for human habitation.",
          "designate something something One strip of beachfront has been designated a new tourism zone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "designation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official title or name:",
        "examples": [
          "What's her official designation now she's been promoted?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of designating a place or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "designation as The area qualifies for designation as a site of special scientific interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of choosing someone or something for a special job, or stating that something has a particular character or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Associate professor is her official designation (= title)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official title or name:",
        "examples": [
          "What's her official designation now she's been promoted?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of stating officially that a place or thing has a particular character or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The area qualifies for designation as a site of special scientific interest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "designed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or draw plans for something, for example clothes or buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "Who designed this building/dress/furniture?",
          "be designed for This range of clothing is specially designed for shorter women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intend:",
        "examples": [
          "be designed for This dictionary is designed for advanced learners of English.",
          "designed to These measures are designed to reduce pollution."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "designer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who imagines how something could be made and draws plans for it:",
        "examples": [
          "a fashion/software/theatrical designer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made by a famous or fashionable designer:",
        "examples": [
          "designer jeans/sunglasses",
          "designer clothes He spends all his money on designer clothes.",
          "designer label I can't afford designer labels (= clothes, etc. made by a famous designer)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who imagines how something could be made and draws or creates plans for it:",
        "examples": [
          "a fashion/graphic designer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who imagines how something could be made, or what it would look like, and makes plans for it:",
        "examples": [
          "a fashion designer",
          "She set herself up as an interior designer.",
          "a software/web designer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made by a famous or fashionable designer:",
        "examples": [
          "designer jeans/sunglasses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made to interest or attract people by being new and fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "designer coffee"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made by changing the natural or chemical structure of something:",
        "examples": [
          "designer drugs/foods"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "designers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who imagines how something could be made and draws plans for it:",
        "examples": [
          "a fashion/software/theatrical designer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made by a famous or fashionable designer:",
        "examples": [
          "designer jeans/sunglasses",
          "designer clothes He spends all his money on designer clothes.",
          "designer label I can't afford designer labels (= clothes, etc. made by a famous designer)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who imagines how something could be made and draws or creates plans for it:",
        "examples": [
          "a fashion/graphic designer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who imagines how something could be made, or what it would look like, and makes plans for it:",
        "examples": [
          "a fashion designer",
          "She set herself up as an interior designer.",
          "a software/web designer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made by a famous or fashionable designer:",
        "examples": [
          "designer jeans/sunglasses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made to interest or attract people by being new and fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "designer coffee"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made by changing the natural or chemical structure of something:",
        "examples": [
          "designer drugs/foods"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "designing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who tries to get what they want, usually dishonestly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "designs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plans, often ones that are not honest, to get something or someone for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "have designs on humorous I think Alan has designs on your job!",
          "He realizes the young man has designs on his brother's wife.",
          "The play is about a nobleman with designs on the throne.",
          "Was he a threat with evil designs on me?",
          "The company's designs on its rival were announced yesterday.",
          "He defended his country's expansionist designs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "desirable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "worth having and wanted by most people:",
        "examples": [
          "Reducing class sizes in schools is a desirable aim.",
          "highly desirable It's regarded as a highly desirable job.",
          "The house is in a very desirable area of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sexually attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "highly desirable a highly desirable man"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worth wanting or having:",
        "examples": [
          "Good pay and interesting work make this a very desirable job.",
          "The new store is in a highly desirable location."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "desire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to want something, especially strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "I desire only to be left in peace.",
          "The hotel had everything you could possibly desire.",
          "desire someone to do/desire of What does her Ladyship desire me to do/desire of me?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The president desires to meet the new prime minister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a strong sexual attraction to someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling that you want something:",
        "examples": [
          "have no desire I certainly have no desire to have children.",
          "desire for There is a strong desire for peace among the people.",
          "satisfy someone’s desire for something He needed to satisfy his desire for revenge.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She had a burning/strong desire to go back to her home country before she died.",
          "express a desire to Several people have expressed a desire to see the report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the strong feeling that you want to have sex with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "sexual desire",
          "object of someone’s desire Beatrice was the object of Dante's desire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of wanting something, or something you want:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He claims to have no desire for wealth.",
          "[ C ] She expressed a desire to speak with her attorney.",
          "[ C ] Teenagers often have a burning desire to look older.",
          "[ C ] My desires in life are few."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want something strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "They don’t really seem to desire change."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "desired": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "that is wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "desired effect His words had the desired effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "He dressed carefully, hoping to achieve the desired effect."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "desires": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to want something, especially strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "I desire only to be left in peace.",
          "The hotel had everything you could possibly desire.",
          "desire someone to do/desire of What does her Ladyship desire me to do/desire of me?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The president desires to meet the new prime minister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a strong sexual attraction to someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling that you want something:",
        "examples": [
          "have no desire I certainly have no desire to have children.",
          "desire for There is a strong desire for peace among the people.",
          "satisfy someone’s desire for something He needed to satisfy his desire for revenge.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She had a burning/strong desire to go back to her home country before she died.",
          "express a desire to Several people have expressed a desire to see the report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the strong feeling that you want to have sex with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "sexual desire",
          "object of someone’s desire Beatrice was the object of Dante's desire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of wanting something, or something you want:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He claims to have no desire for wealth.",
          "[ C ] She expressed a desire to speak with her attorney.",
          "[ C ] Teenagers often have a burning desire to look older.",
          "[ C ] My desires in life are few."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want something strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "They don’t really seem to desire change."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "desist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop doing something, especially something that someone else does not want you to do:",
        "examples": [
          "desist from The soldiers have been ordered to desist from firing their guns.",
          "The high winds are expected to desist tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "She was ordered to desist from playing music after 11 p.m."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "desk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of table that you can work at, often one with drawers:",
        "examples": [
          "an office/school desk",
          "at someone's desk She sat at her desk writing letters.",
          "on someone’s desk He had a pile of papers on his desk.",
          "The report arrived on/landed on/reached my desk (= I received it) this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place, often with a counter (= a long flat narrow surface) especially in a hotel or airport, where you can get information or service:",
        "examples": [
          "a check-in/information/reception desk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an office that deals with a particular type of news for a newspaper or broadcasting company:",
        "examples": [
          "the foreign/sports desk",
          "Now let's hear from Sue at our travel desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an orchestra (= a group of musicians who play many different instruments together), a position where two players sit together and share music:",
        "examples": [
          "The orchestra's new leader will direct some performances from the first violin desk.",
          "The two distinguished cellists share the second desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of table for working at, usually one with drawers:",
        "examples": [
          "Tommy sits at the desk in front of me in English."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where you can get information or service, esp. in a hotel, airport, or large store:",
        "examples": [
          "The woman at the front desk was very helpful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of table that you can work at, often one with drawers:",
        "examples": [
          "She sat at her desk writing the report.",
          "I'm at my desk by 8 most mornings.",
          "He had a pile of papers on his desk.",
          "arrive on/land on/reach sb's desk I signed the contract as soon as it reached my desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place, often with a counter (= a long flat narrow surface) especially in a hotel or airport, where you can get information or service:",
        "examples": [
          "We checked into the hotel at the front desk.",
          "a check-in/information/reception desk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of an organization where a particular type of business is done:",
        "examples": [
          "a dealing/trading desk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the department of a newspaper or broadcasting company which deals with a particular type of news:",
        "examples": [
          "the foreign/sports/city desk"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "desks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of table that you can work at, often one with drawers:",
        "examples": [
          "an office/school desk",
          "at someone's desk She sat at her desk writing letters.",
          "on someone’s desk He had a pile of papers on his desk.",
          "The report arrived on/landed on/reached my desk (= I received it) this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place, often with a counter (= a long flat narrow surface) especially in a hotel or airport, where you can get information or service:",
        "examples": [
          "a check-in/information/reception desk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an office that deals with a particular type of news for a newspaper or broadcasting company:",
        "examples": [
          "the foreign/sports desk",
          "Now let's hear from Sue at our travel desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an orchestra (= a group of musicians who play many different instruments together), a position where two players sit together and share music:",
        "examples": [
          "The orchestra's new leader will direct some performances from the first violin desk.",
          "The two distinguished cellists share the second desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of table for working at, usually one with drawers:",
        "examples": [
          "Tommy sits at the desk in front of me in English."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where you can get information or service, esp. in a hotel, airport, or large store:",
        "examples": [
          "The woman at the front desk was very helpful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of table that you can work at, often one with drawers:",
        "examples": [
          "She sat at her desk writing the report.",
          "I'm at my desk by 8 most mornings.",
          "He had a pile of papers on his desk.",
          "arrive on/land on/reach sb's desk I signed the contract as soon as it reached my desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place, often with a counter (= a long flat narrow surface) especially in a hotel or airport, where you can get information or service:",
        "examples": [
          "We checked into the hotel at the front desk.",
          "a check-in/information/reception desk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of an organization where a particular type of business is done:",
        "examples": [
          "a dealing/trading desk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the department of a newspaper or broadcasting company which deals with a particular type of news:",
        "examples": [
          "the foreign/sports/city desk"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "desktop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a view on a computer screen that contains icons (= small symbols or pictures) representing files, programs, and other features of the computer:",
        "examples": [
          "The menu bar with its windows is one of the features of the desktop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of computer that is able to fit on the top of a desk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top of a desk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to fit on the top of a desk:",
        "examples": [
          "a desktop device/printer/system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a view on a computer screen that contains icons (= small symbols or pictures) representing files, programs, and other features of the computer:",
        "examples": [
          "desktop icons",
          "desktop wallpaper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "designed to be used on or at a desk, and not carried around:",
        "examples": [
          "a desktop computer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the screen area of a personal computer when no programs are being used, or the top of a desk:",
        "examples": [
          "A shortcut to the program will be created on your desktop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top of a desk:",
        "examples": [
          "My desktop is too cluttered for me to be able to work efficiently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a view on a computer screen which contains icons (= small symbols or pictures) that represent files, programs, and other features of the computer:",
        "examples": [
          "The menu bar is one of the standard features of the desktop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "desolate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A desolate place is empty and not attractive, with no people or nothing pleasant in it:",
        "examples": [
          "The house stood in a bleak and desolate landscape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely sad and feeling alone:",
        "examples": [
          "feel desolate She felt desolate when her best friend moved away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a place) having no living things; empty:",
        "examples": [
          "a desolate landscape"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) extremely sad and feeling alone:",
        "examples": [
          "When her son left for a year abroad, she felt desolate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "desolation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of a place that is empty or where everything has been destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "a scene of desolation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of feeling sad and alone:",
        "examples": [
          "a feeling of utter desolation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of a place that is empty, with no living things or nothing pleasant in it:",
        "examples": [
          "It was difficult to describe the emptiness, the desolation of the area."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "despair": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling that there is no hope and that you can do nothing to improve a difficult or worrying situation:",
        "examples": [
          "mood/sense of despair Hope began to fade, leaving a mood/sense of despair.",
          "They're in (the depths of) despair over/about the money they've lost.",
          "to someone’s despair To her teacher's despair, Nicole never does the work that she's told to do.",
          "drive someone to despair Their fourth year without rain drove many farmers to despair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone such difficulties that they do not know how to deal with you:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the despair of his parents because he shows no interest in getting a job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel despair about something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't despair! We'll find a way out!",
          "despair at/over I despair at/over the policies of this government.",
          "despair of They began to despair of ever being rescued."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of being without hope or of not being able to improve a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "A few sad moments doesn’t imply feelings of despair.",
          "She flung up her arms in despair and wailed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose hope or be without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t despair – things will improve.",
          "He began to despair of ever finding a job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "desperate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very serious or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "desperate poverty",
          "desperate shortage The refugees are living in camps, where there's a desperate shortage of food/supplies.",
          "desperate situation The situation is desperate - we have no food, very little water and no medical supplies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great or extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "The earthquake survivors are in desperate need of help.",
          "He has a desperate desire to succeed.",
          "informal I'm in a desperate hurry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing or wanting something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "desperate for They are desperate for help.",
          "UK humorous I'm desperate for a drink!",
          "[ + to infinitive ] UK humorous He was desperate to tell someone his good news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling that you have no hope and are ready to do anything to change the bad situation you are in:",
        "examples": [
          "desperate attempt/effort The doctors made one last desperate attempt/effort to save the boy's life.",
          "desperate measures Desperate measures are needed to deal with the growing drug problem.",
          "desperate plea They made a desperate plea for help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willing to be violent, and therefore dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "This man is desperate and should not be approached since he may have a gun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing a willingness to take any risk in order to change a bad or dangerous situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The ads are a desperate attempt to win last-minute votes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A desperate person is willing to take any measures and may be dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "desperate criminals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very serious or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a desperate shortage of medical supplies in the area.",
          "The earthquake survivors are in desperate need of help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a very great need:",
        "examples": [
          "She was desperate for news of her family.",
          "I’m desperate for some coffee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "desperately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely or very much:",
        "examples": [
          "He was desperately ill.",
          "They desperately wanted a child.",
          "UK She always seems to be desperately busy!",
          "UK He was desperately in love with her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows you are frightened and ready to try anything to change a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "They fought desperately for their lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely or very much:",
        "examples": [
          "For years they had desperately wanted a child."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "desperation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling that you have when you are in such a bad situation that you are willing to take risks in order to change it:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a note of desperation in his voice.",
          "in desperation In desperation, they jumped out of the window to escape the fire.",
          "act of desperation In an act of desperation, he put all his money into bitcoin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of needing or wanting something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "his desperation to survive"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being in such a bad situation that you will take any risk to change it:",
        "examples": [
          "In desperation, they jumped out of the window to escape the fire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "despicable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very unpleasant or bad, causing strong feelings of dislike:",
        "examples": [
          "despicable behaviour",
          "He's a despicable human being!",
          "It was despicable of her to lie about her friend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "deserving to be hated or strongly criticized:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a despicable effort to blackmail voters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "despise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to feel a strong dislike for someone or something because you think that that person or thing is bad or has no value:",
        "examples": [
          "The two groups despise each other.",
          "despise someone/yourself for something She despised him for the way he treated her sister.",
          "He despised himself for being such a coward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel a strong dislike for someone or something that you think is bad or worthless:",
        "examples": [
          "He adored his daughter, but despised his son."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "despised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel a strong dislike for someone or something because you think that that person or thing is bad or has no value:",
        "examples": [
          "The two groups despise each other.",
          "despise someone/yourself for something She despised him for the way he treated her sister.",
          "He despised himself for being such a coward."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "despises": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to feel a strong dislike for someone or something because you think that that person or thing is bad or has no value:",
        "examples": [
          "The two groups despise each other.",
          "despise someone/yourself for something She despised him for the way he treated her sister.",
          "He despised himself for being such a coward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel a strong dislike for someone or something that you think is bad or worthless:",
        "examples": [
          "He adored his daughter, but despised his son."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "despite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by:",
        "examples": [
          "I still enjoyed the week despite the weather.",
          "Despite repeated assurances that the product is safe, many people have stopped buying it.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] He managed to eat a big lunch despite having eaten an enormous breakfast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something despite yourself, you do it although you do not want to or although you know you should not:",
        "examples": [
          "He laughed despite himself.",
          "She took the money from her mother's purse, despite herself.",
          "He was attracted to Rachel despite himself.",
          "She smiled despite herself.",
          "He became a great success, almost despite himself.",
          "Despite myself, I warmed to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without being influenced or prevented by:",
        "examples": [
          "The game continued despite the rain.",
          "Despite her illness, she came to work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dessert": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sweet food eaten at the end of a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "a dessert fork/spoon",
          "for dessert For dessert there's apple pie or fruit.",
          "If you make the main course, I'll make a dessert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sweet food eaten at the end of a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He had apple pie with ice cream for dessert."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "desserts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sweet food eaten at the end of a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "a dessert fork/spoon",
          "for dessert For dessert there's apple pie or fruit.",
          "If you make the main course, I'll make a dessert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sweet food eaten at the end of a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He had apple pie with ice cream for dessert."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "destabilize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a government, area, or political group lose power or control, or to make a political or economic situation less strong or safe, by causing changes and problems:",
        "examples": [
          "They uncovered a plot to destabilize the government.",
          "The conflict destabilized the whole region.",
          "Further increases in imports could destabilize the economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "destabilized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a government, area, or political group lose power or control, or to make a political or economic situation less strong or safe, by causing changes and problems:",
        "examples": [
          "They uncovered a plot to destabilize the government.",
          "The conflict destabilized the whole region.",
          "Further increases in imports could destabilize the economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "destination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken:",
        "examples": [
          "arrive at your destination We arrived at our destination tired and hungry.",
          "reach its destination His letter never reached its destination.",
          "holiday destination UK The Caribbean is a popular holiday destination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worth making a special journey for:",
        "examples": [
          "a destination restaurant",
          "a destination wedding"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken:",
        "examples": [
          "The Virgin Islands are a popular tourist destination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken:",
        "examples": [
          "The shipment should arrive at its destination in three days.",
          "We had to change planes twice before reaching our final destination.",
          "a holiday destination"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "destined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "intended (for a particular purpose):",
        "examples": [
          "destined for The money was destined for the relief of poverty, but was diverted by corrupt officials.",
          "These cars are destined for the European market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "travelling or being sent to somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "destined for Customs officers have seized nearly a ton of heroin destined for New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "controlled by fate, and not by humans:",
        "examples": [
          "destined for She is destined for an extremely successful career.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] These plans are destined to fail.",
          "[ + that ] Do you think it was destined that we should one day meet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended for or being sent to a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "The mail was destined for addresses throughout the Northeast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To be destined can mean to happen in a particular way that seems to have been decided in advance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He was destined to die before he could complete the poem."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "destinies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the things that will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "destiny of The destiny of our nation depends on this vote!",
          "shape someone's destiny She felt that her destiny had been shaped by her gender.",
          "control/determine your destiny People want to control/determine their own destinies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force that some people think controls what happens in the future, and is outside human control:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't fight destiny.",
          "He is a tragic victim of destiny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular state of a person or thing in the future, considered as resulting from earlier events:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We all want to determine our own destinies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Destiny is the force that some people think controls what happens in the future, and which cannot be influenced by people.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "destiny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the things that will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "destiny of The destiny of our nation depends on this vote!",
          "shape someone's destiny She felt that her destiny had been shaped by her gender.",
          "control/determine your destiny People want to control/determine their own destinies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force that some people think controls what happens in the future, and is outside human control:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't fight destiny.",
          "He is a tragic victim of destiny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular state of a person or thing in the future, considered as resulting from earlier events:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We all want to determine our own destinies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Destiny is the force that some people think controls what happens in the future, and which cannot be influenced by people.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "destitute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without money, food, a home, or possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "The floods left thousands of people destitute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without money, possessions, or any of the things needed to live:",
        "examples": [
          "These groups gathered clothing, schoolbooks, and medical supplies for the destitute flood victims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without money, food, a home, or possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "During the global economic crisis many people were left destitute."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "destroy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to damage something so badly that it cannot be used:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the old part of the city was destroyed by bombs during the war.",
          "completely/totally destroy The accident seemed to have completely/totally destroyed his confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill an animal because it is ill, in pain, or dangerous",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage something, esp. in a violent way, so that it can no longer be used or no longer exists:",
        "examples": [
          "You can use a shredder to destroy old bank statements.",
          "Losing his job seemed to completely destroy his confidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "destroyed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage something so badly that it cannot be used:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the old part of the city was destroyed by bombs during the war.",
          "completely/totally destroy The accident seemed to have completely/totally destroyed his confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill an animal because it is ill, in pain, or dangerous",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "destroyer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small fast military ship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that destroys something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, fast, military ship that carries weapons",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "destroyers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small fast military ship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that destroys something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, fast, military ship that carries weapons",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "destroying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage something so badly that it cannot be used:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the old part of the city was destroyed by bombs during the war.",
          "completely/totally destroy The accident seemed to have completely/totally destroyed his confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill an animal because it is ill, in pain, or dangerous",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "destroys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to damage something so badly that it cannot be used:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the old part of the city was destroyed by bombs during the war.",
          "completely/totally destroy The accident seemed to have completely/totally destroyed his confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill an animal because it is ill, in pain, or dangerous",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage something, esp. in a violent way, so that it can no longer be used or no longer exists:",
        "examples": [
          "You can use a shredder to destroy old bank statements.",
          "Losing his job seemed to completely destroy his confidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "destruction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of destroying something, or the fact of being destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "destruction of Many people are very concerned about the destruction of the rainforests.",
          "trail of destruction Unusually high winds left a trail of destruction over the area.",
          "mass destruction weapons of mass destruction (= those which kill or hurt large numbers of people)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of destroying something, or the state of being destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Unusually high winds left widespread destruction over the area."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "destructive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing, or able to cause, damage:",
        "examples": [
          "destructive power the destructive power of nuclear weapons",
          "I worry about the destructive effect that violent films may have on children.",
          "Lack of trust is very destructive in a relationship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to separate or remove something from something else that it is connected to:",
        "examples": [
          "You can detach the hood if you prefer the coat without it.",
          "detach something from something Detach the lower part of the form from this letter and return it to the above address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate or remove something from something else that it is connected to:",
        "examples": [
          "Detach the lower half of the form and return it to the above address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate or remove something from something else that it is joined to:",
        "examples": [
          "detach sth from sth Detach the reply slip from this letter and return it to the above address."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detachable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be detached:",
        "examples": [
          "a detachable collar/hood"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detached": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "separated:",
        "examples": [
          "detached from The label became detached from your parcel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A detached house is not connected to any other building:",
        "examples": [
          "detached house Prices are rising so fast that people can't afford detached houses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A detached person does not show any emotional involvement or interest in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "She seemed a bit detached, as if her mind were on other things.",
          "Throughout the novel, the story is seen through the eyes of a detached observer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not emotionally involved in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "As a writer, he took the role of a detached observer of life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not connected to another part or structure:",
        "examples": [
          "Their new house has a detached garage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detachment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of soldiers who are separated from the main group in order to perform a particular duty:",
        "examples": [
          "military detachment A military detchment was sent to the island to provide support.",
          "detachment of A detachment of Italian soldiers was sent to the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of not being emotionally involved:",
        "examples": [
          "air of detachment She had an air of detachment about her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of soldiers who are separated from the main group in order to perform a particular duty:",
        "examples": [
          "a detachment of paratroopers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a single piece of information or fact about something:",
        "examples": [
          "detail of She insisted on telling me every single detail of what they did to her in hospital.",
          "full/precise details We don't know the full/precise details of the story yet.",
          "disclose/divulge details about/of She refused to disclose/divulge any details about/of the plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "take down the details of A police officer took down the details of what happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the small features of something that you only notice when you look carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just admiring the detail in the doll's house - even the tins of food have labels on them.",
          "eye for detail It's his eye for (= ability to notice) detail that distinguishes him as a painter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including or considering all the information about something or every part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "discuss something in detail We haven't discussed the matter in detail yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell or include all the facts about something:",
        "examples": [
          "I won't go into detail over the phone, but I've been having a few health problems recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of something that does not seem important:",
        "examples": [
          "Tony says, he's going to get the car, and finding the money to pay for it is just a minor detail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have been given a particular task",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe something completely, giving all the facts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] Can you produce a report detailing what we've spent on the project so far?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone, often a small group of soldiers or workers, to perform a particular task:",
        "examples": [
          "be detailed to Four soldiers were detailed to check the road for troops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clean the inside and outside of a vehicle very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "You can skip the car wash; Rogers has all the equipment to wash and detail your car in your own driveway.",
          "a car detailing company"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular fact or item of information, often noticed only after giving something your close attention, or such facts or items considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We have a report of a serious accident on Route 23, but so far no details.",
          "[ U ] She showed a businesslike attention to detail.",
          "[ U ] I can’t go into much detail, but I’ve been having some health problems recently.",
          "We know roughly what he wants to do, but we haven’t discussed his plans in detail (= considering all the particular facts)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group, esp. of soldiers or police, ordered to perform a particular duty:",
        "examples": [
          "A detail of five police officers accompanied the diplomat to his hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give exact and complete information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee members issued a brief statement detailing their plans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detailed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "giving a lot of information with many details:",
        "examples": [
          "detailed description A witness gave a detailed description of the man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detailing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe something completely, giving all the facts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] Can you produce a report detailing what we've spent on the project so far?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone, often a small group of soldiers or workers, to perform a particular task:",
        "examples": [
          "be detailed to Four soldiers were detailed to check the road for troops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clean the inside and outside of a vehicle very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "You can skip the car wash; Rogers has all the equipment to wash and detail your car in your own driveway.",
          "a car detailing company"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "details": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "information about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "take down the details of A police officer took down the details of what happened.",
          "UK Can I have your details (= name and address, etc.), please?",
          "Details of the incident are sketchy.",
          "A spokesperson for the company declined to give further details.",
          "The speech included various personal details about his life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to force someone officially to stay in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "A suspect has been detained by the police for questioning.",
          "Several of the injured were detained overnight in hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to delay someone for a short length of time:",
        "examples": [
          "be unavoidably detained I'm sorry I'm late - I was unavoidably detained."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone in prison for as long as the courts feel is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "She was convicted of murder in 2008 and detained at Her Majesty's pleasure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone officially to stay in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "A suspect is being detained by the police for further questioning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To detain someone is also to delay that person for a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "We were detained in traffic and arrived at the theater a little late."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone officially to stay in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "A suspect has been detained by the police for questioning.",
          "Several of the injured were detained overnight in hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to delay someone for a short length of time:",
        "examples": [
          "be unavoidably detained I'm sorry I'm late - I was unavoidably detained."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone in prison for as long as the courts feel is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "She was convicted of murder in 2008 and detained at Her Majesty's pleasure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detainee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has been officially ordered to stay in a prison or similar place, especially for political reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "a political detainee"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone kept in prison, esp. for political reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "Less than half the detainees with lawyers have been given a trial date."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detainees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has been officially ordered to stay in a prison or similar place, especially for political reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "a political detainee"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone kept in prison, esp. for political reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "Less than half the detainees with lawyers have been given a trial date."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detaining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone officially to stay in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "A suspect has been detained by the police for questioning.",
          "Several of the injured were detained overnight in hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to delay someone for a short length of time:",
        "examples": [
          "be unavoidably detained I'm sorry I'm late - I was unavoidably detained."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone in prison for as long as the courts feel is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "She was convicted of murder in 2008 and detained at Her Majesty's pleasure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to notice something that is partly hidden or not clear, or to discover something, especially using a special method:",
        "examples": [
          "Some sounds cannot be detected by the human ear.",
          "Financial experts have detected signs that the economy is beginning to improve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover something, usually using special equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "High levels of lead were detected in the atmosphere.",
          "Radar equipment is used to detect (= find the position of) enemy aircraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice something that is partly hidden or not clear or to discover something, esp. using a special method:",
        "examples": [
          "Some sounds cannot be detected by the human ear.",
          "X-ray procedures can detect a tumor when it is still small."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice something that is partly hidden or not clear, or to discover something, especially using a special method:",
        "examples": [
          "Some sounds cannot be detected by the human ear.",
          "Financial experts have detected signs that the economy is beginning to improve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover something, usually using special equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "High levels of lead were detected in the atmosphere.",
          "Radar equipment is used to detect (= find the position of) enemy aircraft."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detecting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice something that is partly hidden or not clear, or to discover something, especially using a special method:",
        "examples": [
          "Some sounds cannot be detected by the human ear.",
          "Financial experts have detected signs that the economy is beginning to improve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover something, usually using special equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "High levels of lead were detected in the atmosphere.",
          "Radar equipment is used to detect (= find the position of) enemy aircraft."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of noticing or discovering something:",
        "examples": [
          "detection of Early detection of the cancer improves the chances of successful treatment.",
          "bomb detection"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of the police discovering information about crimes:",
        "examples": [
          "crime detection a low/high crime detection rate"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detective": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to discover information about crimes and find out who is responsible for them:",
        "examples": [
          "a private detective",
          "detective stories"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as part of the title of particular ranks in the police force:",
        "examples": [
          "Detective Sergeant Lewis"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a police officer whose job is to discover information about crimes and find out who is responsible for them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "detectives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to discover information about crimes and find out who is responsible for them:",
        "examples": [
          "a private detective",
          "detective stories"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as part of the title of particular ranks in the police force:",
        "examples": [
          "Detective Sergeant Lewis"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a police officer whose job is to discover information about crimes and find out who is responsible for them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "detector": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device used to find particular substances or things, or measure their level:",
        "examples": [
          "a metal/smoke detector"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detectors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device used to find particular substances or things, or measure their level:",
        "examples": [
          "a metal/smoke detector"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detects": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to notice something that is partly hidden or not clear, or to discover something, especially using a special method:",
        "examples": [
          "Some sounds cannot be detected by the human ear.",
          "Financial experts have detected signs that the economy is beginning to improve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover something, usually using special equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "High levels of lead were detected in the atmosphere.",
          "Radar equipment is used to detect (= find the position of) enemy aircraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice something that is partly hidden or not clear or to discover something, esp. using a special method:",
        "examples": [
          "Some sounds cannot be detected by the human ear.",
          "X-ray procedures can detect a tumor when it is still small."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detention": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of officially detaining someone:",
        "examples": [
          "in detention Concern has been expressed about the death in detention of a number of political prisoners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form of punishment in which children are made to stay at school for a short time after classes have ended:",
        "examples": [
          "She's had four detentions this term."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or condition of being officially forced to stay in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He claimed that his detention by the authorities was unlawful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Detention is also a punishment in which a student must remain in school for a short time after classes have ended for the day.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "deter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone from doing something or to make someone less enthusiastic about doing something by making it difficult for that person to do it or by threatening bad results if they do it:",
        "examples": [
          "These measures are designed to deter an enemy attack.",
          "deter someone from doing something High prices are deterring many young people from buying houses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent or discourage someone from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "High prices are deterring a lot of young couples from buying houses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone from doing something or to make someone less enthusiastic about doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "deter sb from doing sth High prices deter many young people from entering the property market.",
          "People said he was foolish to start his own business, but he didn't let that deter him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detergent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical substance in the form of a powder or a liquid for removing dirt from clothes, dishes, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical substance in the form of a powder or a liquid for removing dirt esp. from clothes or dishes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "deteriorating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become worse:",
        "examples": [
          "condition deteriorates She was taken into hospital last week when her condition suddenly deteriorated.",
          "situation deteriorates The political situation in the region has deteriorated rapidly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deterioration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact or process of becoming worse:",
        "examples": [
          "deterioration in We've seen a deterioration in relations between the countries.",
          "When we arrived, we were appalled at her deterioration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or fact of becoming worse:",
        "examples": [
          "We cannot allow continued deterioration of our production standards.",
          "A deterioration in retail sales in the second quarter has resulted in a poor forecast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "determination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "a man of fierce/ruthless determination",
          "[ + to infinitive ] You can't help but admire her determination to succeed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of controlling, influencing, or deciding something:",
        "examples": [
          "The determination of policy is not your business - your job is to implement it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of finding something out:",
        "examples": [
          "the determination of his whereabouts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to continue trying to do something, even if it is difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She has a lot of determination to succeed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "I admired his drive and determination - he never gave up.",
          "determination to do sth She had great determination to succeed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of controlling, influencing, or deciding something:",
        "examples": [
          "The determination of policy is not your business - your job is to implement it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of finding something out:",
        "examples": [
          "the determination of his whereabouts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official judgement or decision:",
        "examples": [
          "The court is required to issue a final determination on those issues by the end of the year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "determine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to control or influence something directly, or to decide what will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of staff we can take on will be determined by how much money we're allowed to spend.",
          "Your health is determined in part by what you eat.",
          "Eye colour is genetically determined.",
          "[ + question word ] formal Officials will determine whether or not the game will be played.",
          "People should be allowed to determine their own future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a strong decision:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] She determined that one day she would be an actor.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the facts or truth about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The police never actually determined the cause of death.",
          "[ + question word ] It is the responsibility of the court to determine whether these men are innocent.",
          "[ + that ] The jury determined that the men were guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or influence directly; to decide:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We should be allowed to determine our own future.",
          "[ T ] Eye color is genetically determined.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He determined to find out the real reason."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find out or make certain facts or information:",
        "examples": [
          "The police never actually determined the cause of death.",
          "[ + question word ] I can’t determine why your phone isn’t working.",
          "[ + that clause ] The investigation determined that the death was accidental."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or influence something directly, or to decide what will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of staff we can take on will be determined by how much money we're allowed to spend.",
          "The company will determine which stores to close by the end of November."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the facts or truth about something:",
        "examples": [
          "determine whether/why/how, etc. The office will conduct a follow-up audit to determine whether changes and improvements have been made."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "determined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wanting to do something very much and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to stop you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'm determined to get this piece of work done today.",
          "She will get the job she wants - she's a very determined person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing the strong desire to follow a particular plan of action even if it is difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "a very determined young man",
          "She had a determined look on her face.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I’m determined to finish this book today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "determines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to control or influence something directly, or to decide what will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of staff we can take on will be determined by how much money we're allowed to spend.",
          "Your health is determined in part by what you eat.",
          "Eye colour is genetically determined.",
          "[ + question word ] formal Officials will determine whether or not the game will be played.",
          "People should be allowed to determine their own future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a strong decision:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] She determined that one day she would be an actor.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the facts or truth about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The police never actually determined the cause of death.",
          "[ + question word ] It is the responsibility of the court to determine whether these men are innocent.",
          "[ + that ] The jury determined that the men were guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or influence directly; to decide:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We should be allowed to determine our own future.",
          "[ T ] Eye color is genetically determined.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He determined to find out the real reason."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find out or make certain facts or information:",
        "examples": [
          "The police never actually determined the cause of death.",
          "[ + question word ] I can’t determine why your phone isn’t working.",
          "[ + that clause ] The investigation determined that the death was accidental."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or influence something directly, or to decide what will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of staff we can take on will be determined by how much money we're allowed to spend.",
          "The company will determine which stores to close by the end of November."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the facts or truth about something:",
        "examples": [
          "determine whether/why/how, etc. The office will conduct a follow-up audit to determine whether changes and improvements have been made."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "determining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or influence something directly, or to decide what will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of staff we can take on will be determined by how much money we're allowed to spend.",
          "Your health is determined in part by what you eat.",
          "Eye colour is genetically determined.",
          "[ + question word ] formal Officials will determine whether or not the game will be played.",
          "People should be allowed to determine their own future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a strong decision:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] She determined that one day she would be an actor.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the facts or truth about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The police never actually determined the cause of death.",
          "[ + question word ] It is the responsibility of the court to determine whether these men are innocent.",
          "[ + that ] The jury determined that the men were guilty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deterred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "deterrent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that deters people from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "nuclear deterrent There has been a public call to rid the country of its nuclear deterrent (= nuclear weapon system).",
          "act/serve as a deterrent to Tougher prison sentences may act/serve as a deterrent to other would-be offenders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making someone less likely to do something by making it difficult for them to do it or by making them realize that it will have bad results:",
        "examples": [
          "a deterrent effect"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hate someone or something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "I detest any kind of cruelty.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I detest having to get up when it's dark outside.",
          "her detested older brother"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hate; dislike extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "She detested traveling in hot weather."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detonate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) explode:",
        "examples": [
          "The device detonated unexpectedly.",
          "A remote control device was used to detonate the bomb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to explode, or to cause a bomb to explode:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A remote control device was used to detonate the bomb."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detonated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) explode:",
        "examples": [
          "The device detonated unexpectedly.",
          "A remote control device was used to detonate the bomb."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detonates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) explode:",
        "examples": [
          "The device detonated unexpectedly.",
          "A remote control device was used to detonate the bomb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to explode, or to cause a bomb to explode:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A remote control device was used to detonate the bomb."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detonating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) explode:",
        "examples": [
          "The device detonated unexpectedly.",
          "A remote control device was used to detonate the bomb."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detonation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of exploding something, or the fact of being exploded:",
        "examples": [
          "Underground nuclear detonations are believed to have been carried out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detonator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of explosive in a bomb that explodes first and causes a larger explosion, or an electrical device that is used from a distance to make a bomb explode",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used to cause an explosive to detonate",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "detonators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of explosive in a bomb that explodes first and causes a larger explosion, or an electrical device that is used from a distance to make a bomb explode",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used to cause an explosive to detonate",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "detour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a different or less direct route to a place that is used to avoid a problem or to visit somewhere or do something on the way:",
        "examples": [
          "make a detour You'd be wise to make a detour to avoid the roadworks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a different route that is used because a road is closed:",
        "examples": [
          "Traffic detours will be kept to a minimum throughout the festival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone does something that is different from what is usual or expected, or says something that is not part of the main subject that is being talked or written about:",
        "examples": [
          "detour into His anti-alcohol campaign was a rare detour into the field of public health.",
          "Barring any surprise detours, the governor is expected to sign both proposals.",
          "While discussing education, she took a sharp detour into trade policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go or make someone go a different or less direct route to a place, in order to avoid a problem or to visit somewhere or do something on the way:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to detour around downtown, so it took us longer than usual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone from doing something or making progress for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Detoured by family and children, she didn't focus on performing until the early 1990s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that is different from what is usual or expected, or to say something that is not part of the main subject that is being talked or written about:",
        "examples": [
          "detour into He came to the area to be a country doctor and detoured into state politics.",
          "The book tries to speak to the layman but often detours into territory most interesting to medical technologists and statisticians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of getting to a place that is indirect and longer than the usual way, and which is taken in order to avoid a particular problem or to do something special:",
        "examples": [
          "You’re advised to take a detour to avoid the road construction.",
          "We made a little detour to drop Sarah off on the way home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "detox": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period when you stop taking unhealthy or harmful foods, drinks, or substances into your body for a period of time, in order to improve your health:",
        "examples": [
          "She went on a 48-hour detox, eating nothing but grapes.",
          "a detox diet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "medical treatment in a special hospital to stop someone drinking too much alcohol or taking harmful drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "in detox He'd spent 18 months in detox/at a detox centre fighting drug addiction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop taking unhealthy or harmful foods, drinks, and other substances into your body for a period of time, in order to improve your health:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have skin problems or feel sluggish and run-down, then it may be time to detox."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have medical treatment in a special hospital in order to stop drinking too much alcohol or taking harmful drugs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "detroit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the largest city in the northern US state of Michigan, near the border with Canada, and the centre of the US car industry:",
        "examples": [
          "It has become something Detroit can't ignore.",
          "It's Motor Show time in Detroit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deuce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the score in tennis when both players have 40 points",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the word for \"two\" in some card and dice games",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in questions to express anger or surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "What the deuce do you think you're doing?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "devastated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of people have left their devastated villages and fled to the mountains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very shocked and upset:",
        "examples": [
          "She was utterly devastated when her husband died."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "devastating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing a lot of damage or destruction:",
        "examples": [
          "If the bomb had exploded in the main shopping area, it would have been devastating.",
          "devastating consequences/effects The drought has had devastating consequences/effects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making someone very shocked and upset:",
        "examples": [
          "devastating news"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a personal quality that has a powerful effect:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a devastating beauty/charm/smile that few men could resist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing great damage or suffering to something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "devastating criticisms",
          "It will have a devastating impact on the economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "devastation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "damage and destruction:",
        "examples": [
          "If disease is allowed to spread, it will cause widespread devastation.",
          "trail of devastation The storm left behind it a trail of devastation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling very shocked or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a look of utter devastation on her face."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "develop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form:",
        "examples": [
          "It became clear that he wasn't developing like all the other little boys.",
          "develop into The fear is that these minor clashes may develop into all-out confrontation.",
          "Over time, their acquaintance developed into a lasting friendship.",
          "This exercise is designed to develop the shoulder and back muscles.",
          "I'm looking for a job which will enable me to develop my skills/talents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invent something or bring something into existence:",
        "examples": [
          "We have to develop a new policy/strategy to deal with the problem.",
          "The company is spending $650 million on developing new products/technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to happen or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Large cracks began to develop in the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you develop an illness or problem, or if it develops, you start to suffer from it:",
        "examples": [
          "The study showed that one in twelve women is likely to develop breast cancer.",
          "She's developed some very strange habits lately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build houses, factories, etc. on a piece of land:",
        "examples": [
          "develop something into something They're planning to develop the whole site into a shopping complex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make photographs or negatives from a film:",
        "examples": [
          "We developed some old negatives from my parents' wedding day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow or cause to grow or change into a more advanced form:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] This exercise will help develop the shoulder and back muscles (= It will make them stronger).",
          "[ I ] If Kareem keeps working hard, he could develop into a first-class athlete.",
          "[ I ] The tourist industry is continuing to develop in the lake region.",
          "[ T ] Your essay is good, but you need to develop your ideas more fully (= give more details)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring or come into existence:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Large cracks are developing in the wall of the house.",
          "[ T ] George has developed an interest in archaeology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you develop an illness, you catch it or start to suffer from it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She developed a skin rash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an area of land is developed, it is built on, usually by a company that hopes to make a profit in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We have plans to develop the site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put film in chemicals until an image appears",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "They tracked the storms as they developed, and then began canceling and diverting flights.",
          "The company later developed into a worldwide chain.",
          "develop from sth (to sth) The project has taken eight years to develop from idea to fully-fledged movie.",
          "Dual-side marketing is a new concept and requires time to fully develop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invent something or bring something such as a product or service into existence:",
        "examples": [
          "The software was developed by a marine science consulting firm.",
          "In an era of innovation, they will need to demonstrate leadership in developing new industries and products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think of and produce a plan or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill calls on the Energy Department to develop a plan to cut gasoline consumption by 20% by 2017.",
          "The group developed the strategy with Guyana's government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a country develops, it gets more industry and economic activity and becomes richer:",
        "examples": [
          "No country has ever successfully developed on aid alone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn and improve a skill, ability, quality, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They will have to be more flexible and develop new skills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build houses, factories, stores, etc., on a piece of land:",
        "examples": [
          "Land along the canal was developed long before the existing flood walls were built.",
          "develop sth into sth Property along coastlines has been bought and developed into resorts and vacation homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take natural resources from an area of land, or to make it possible to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Plans to develop an iron ore mine in the north-western region of Pilbara were rejected by the Environmental Protection Authority."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "developed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "advanced or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "highly developed Sharks have a highly developed sense of smell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A developed country has had modern industry, transport, etc. for some time and now bases much of its economy on services:",
        "examples": [
          "In developed countries, blood pressure tends to go up dramatically with age.",
          "Job insecurity seems to be increasing across most of Western Europe, the United States and other parts of the developed world.",
          "less developed nations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stronger, larger, or more advanced:",
        "examples": [
          "Sharks have a highly developed sense of smell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Developed countries have a lot of industry and wealth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "advanced or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "Bolivia's energy sector is not as developed as that of Venezuela.",
          "The electronics market here is far more developed than in any other Western country of comparable size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of industrial activity and a strong economy:",
        "examples": [
          "Global deflation is squeezing profits and extinguishing jobs in the developed world.",
          "Portable devices became big sellers in developed markets as music went digital.",
          "Many companies in less developed regions are growing much faster than our own.",
          "developed nations/economies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "developed areas have houses, stores, factories, etc. on them:",
        "examples": [
          "The coast is now heavily developed.",
          "developed land",
          "a developed area"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe places from which natural resources are taken:",
        "examples": [
          "The area contains five developed gas and oil fields."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "developer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that makes money from buying land, building new houses, offices, etc., or by changing existing buildings to sell or rent:",
        "examples": [
          "property developer The land has been sold to a wealthy property developer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that creates new products, especially computer products such as software:",
        "examples": [
          "software developer The company is a leading software developer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical used for developing photographs or films",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone, especially a child, whose physical or mental development can be described in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "late/slow developer Tom was a late/slow developer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that makes money by buying land and building new houses, stores, or offices on it:",
        "examples": [
          "real estate developers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that makes money by buying land and building new houses, stores, or offices on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill would prevent a developer from building thousands of homes near the canyon.",
          "He is one of the developers of the new golf resort.",
          "a property/real estate/housing developer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that creates new products, especially software, or services:",
        "examples": [
          "Now the country is producing some of the best designers of wireless chips and developers of wireless software.",
          "a software/drug/game developer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "developers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that makes money from buying land, building new houses, offices, etc., or by changing existing buildings to sell or rent:",
        "examples": [
          "property developer The land has been sold to a wealthy property developer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that creates new products, especially computer products such as software:",
        "examples": [
          "software developer The company is a leading software developer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical used for developing photographs or films",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone, especially a child, whose physical or mental development can be described in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "late/slow developer Tom was a late/slow developer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that makes money by buying land and building new houses, stores, or offices on it:",
        "examples": [
          "real estate developers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that makes money by buying land and building new houses, stores, or offices on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill would prevent a developer from building thousands of homes near the canyon.",
          "He is one of the developers of the new golf resort.",
          "a property/real estate/housing developer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that creates new products, especially software, or services:",
        "examples": [
          "Now the country is producing some of the best designers of wireless chips and developers of wireless software.",
          "a software/drug/game developer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "developing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A developing country or area of the world is poorer and has less advanced industries, especially in Africa, Latin America, or Asia:",
        "examples": [
          "the developing world/countries/nations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "growing or becoming stronger or more advanced",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "growing or becoming stronger or more advanced:",
        "examples": [
          "a developing fetus"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Developing countries have less advanced industries and little wealth but have the ability to become more advanced.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "poor, but trying to grow and becoming more advanced by creating new industries and a stronger economy:",
        "examples": [
          "Internet use is almost universal in industrialized countries, and is growing rapidly in the developing world as well.",
          "Fast-growing airlines in developing markets tend to have newer fleets than their competitors in countries where air travel is well established.",
          "developing nations/economies"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "development": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process in which someone or something grows or changes and becomes more advanced:",
        "examples": [
          "healthy growth and development",
          "development of The documentary traced the development of popular music through the ages.",
          "The region suffers from under-/over-development (= having too little/much industry).",
          "a development project (= one to help improve industry) in Pakistan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a recent event that is the latest in a series of related events:",
        "examples": [
          "an important development in the fuel crisis",
          "Call me if there are any new developments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of developing something new:",
        "examples": [
          "product development Mr Berkowitz is in charge of product development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area on which new buildings are built in order to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "housing development They moved into a new housing development on the edge of town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of growing or changing and becoming more advanced:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] A good diet and lots of exercise are essential for a child’s healthy growth and development.",
          "[ U ] I took a history course that dealt with the development of popular culture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a literary work, development is the movement from one event to another or the changes in the characters’ understanding.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A development is a recent important event that is the latest in a series of related events:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There is a new development in the plans to reorganize the fire department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Development is also the organized increase of a country’s industry and wealth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of coming into existence or of creating something new or more advanced:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We were waiting for the development of new plans for the city’s convention center.",
          "[ U ] I’m in charge of product development (= the creation and design of new products) for the company.",
          "[ C ] Cotton fields were replaced by housing developments (= groups of similar houses built at the same time) as the city experienced rapid growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Development is also the building of houses, stores, or offices, esp. by a company to make a profit, on an area of land where there were none before.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "growth or changes that make something become more advanced:",
        "examples": [
          "The first year of the plan is primarily focused on organizational development.",
          "He was recruited to oversee international business development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of creating something such as a new product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "software development",
          "The next stage in the development of this product line is a retail version."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of producing a plan, idea, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Motorola said it did not expect its policy, which has been in development since June, to affect its bottom line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a recent event which is the latest in a series of related events:",
        "examples": [
          "Keeping up with new developments on the web is not easy.",
          "These beneficial economic developments have followed trade and investment liberalization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the planned increase of a country’s industry and wealth:",
        "examples": [
          "The EU has exercised leadership and argued for policies that support the expansion of trade, growth, and development.",
          "development projects"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "improvement of a skill, ability, quality, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "An industry convention is a terrific venue for business skills training and professional development.",
          "They invested resources into employee training and development.",
          "individual/career/staff development"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of similar buildings built in an area by a particular developer:",
        "examples": [
          "They recently bought a house in one of the town's new developments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the building of houses, stores, offices, etc. usually by a company to make a profit, usually on an area of land where there were none before:",
        "examples": [
          "The land will be used for private development.",
          "He began his career at Goldman Sachs and moved on to real-estate development in the New York City area.",
          "commercial/industrial development"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land that is used for its natural resources, or the use of an area of land for its natural resources:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil producers have focused their efforts on optimizing production from existing fields and investing more aggressively in new developments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "developmental": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with the development of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a developmental process/problem",
          "a developmental disorder/disability"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the process of growing or changing into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form:",
        "examples": [
          "The theory is in a developmental stage.",
          "The program offers adventures for people with developmental disabilities (= physical or mental conditions that prevent someone from growing and developing in a way that is considered usual) ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "developments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process in which someone or something grows or changes and becomes more advanced:",
        "examples": [
          "healthy growth and development",
          "development of The documentary traced the development of popular music through the ages.",
          "The region suffers from under-/over-development (= having too little/much industry).",
          "a development project (= one to help improve industry) in Pakistan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a recent event that is the latest in a series of related events:",
        "examples": [
          "an important development in the fuel crisis",
          "Call me if there are any new developments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of developing something new:",
        "examples": [
          "product development Mr Berkowitz is in charge of product development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area on which new buildings are built in order to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "housing development They moved into a new housing development on the edge of town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of growing or changing and becoming more advanced:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] A good diet and lots of exercise are essential for a child’s healthy growth and development.",
          "[ U ] I took a history course that dealt with the development of popular culture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a literary work, development is the movement from one event to another or the changes in the characters’ understanding.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A development is a recent important event that is the latest in a series of related events:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There is a new development in the plans to reorganize the fire department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Development is also the organized increase of a country’s industry and wealth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of coming into existence or of creating something new or more advanced:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We were waiting for the development of new plans for the city’s convention center.",
          "[ U ] I’m in charge of product development (= the creation and design of new products) for the company.",
          "[ C ] Cotton fields were replaced by housing developments (= groups of similar houses built at the same time) as the city experienced rapid growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Development is also the building of houses, stores, or offices, esp. by a company to make a profit, on an area of land where there were none before.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "growth or changes that make something become more advanced:",
        "examples": [
          "The first year of the plan is primarily focused on organizational development.",
          "He was recruited to oversee international business development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of creating something such as a new product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "software development",
          "The next stage in the development of this product line is a retail version."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of producing a plan, idea, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Motorola said it did not expect its policy, which has been in development since June, to affect its bottom line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a recent event which is the latest in a series of related events:",
        "examples": [
          "Keeping up with new developments on the web is not easy.",
          "These beneficial economic developments have followed trade and investment liberalization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the planned increase of a country’s industry and wealth:",
        "examples": [
          "The EU has exercised leadership and argued for policies that support the expansion of trade, growth, and development.",
          "development projects"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "improvement of a skill, ability, quality, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "An industry convention is a terrific venue for business skills training and professional development.",
          "They invested resources into employee training and development.",
          "individual/career/staff development"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of similar buildings built in an area by a particular developer:",
        "examples": [
          "They recently bought a house in one of the town's new developments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the building of houses, stores, offices, etc. usually by a company to make a profit, usually on an area of land where there were none before:",
        "examples": [
          "The land will be used for private development.",
          "He began his career at Goldman Sachs and moved on to real-estate development in the New York City area.",
          "commercial/industrial development"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land that is used for its natural resources, or the use of an area of land for its natural resources:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil producers have focused their efforts on optimizing production from existing fields and investing more aggressively in new developments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "develops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form:",
        "examples": [
          "It became clear that he wasn't developing like all the other little boys.",
          "develop into The fear is that these minor clashes may develop into all-out confrontation.",
          "Over time, their acquaintance developed into a lasting friendship.",
          "This exercise is designed to develop the shoulder and back muscles.",
          "I'm looking for a job which will enable me to develop my skills/talents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invent something or bring something into existence:",
        "examples": [
          "We have to develop a new policy/strategy to deal with the problem.",
          "The company is spending $650 million on developing new products/technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to happen or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Large cracks began to develop in the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you develop an illness or problem, or if it develops, you start to suffer from it:",
        "examples": [
          "The study showed that one in twelve women is likely to develop breast cancer.",
          "She's developed some very strange habits lately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build houses, factories, etc. on a piece of land:",
        "examples": [
          "develop something into something They're planning to develop the whole site into a shopping complex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make photographs or negatives from a film:",
        "examples": [
          "We developed some old negatives from my parents' wedding day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow or cause to grow or change into a more advanced form:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] This exercise will help develop the shoulder and back muscles (= It will make them stronger).",
          "[ I ] If Kareem keeps working hard, he could develop into a first-class athlete.",
          "[ I ] The tourist industry is continuing to develop in the lake region.",
          "[ T ] Your essay is good, but you need to develop your ideas more fully (= give more details)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring or come into existence:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Large cracks are developing in the wall of the house.",
          "[ T ] George has developed an interest in archaeology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you develop an illness, you catch it or start to suffer from it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She developed a skin rash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an area of land is developed, it is built on, usually by a company that hopes to make a profit in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We have plans to develop the site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put film in chemicals until an image appears",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "They tracked the storms as they developed, and then began canceling and diverting flights.",
          "The company later developed into a worldwide chain.",
          "develop from sth (to sth) The project has taken eight years to develop from idea to fully-fledged movie.",
          "Dual-side marketing is a new concept and requires time to fully develop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invent something or bring something such as a product or service into existence:",
        "examples": [
          "The software was developed by a marine science consulting firm.",
          "In an era of innovation, they will need to demonstrate leadership in developing new industries and products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think of and produce a plan or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill calls on the Energy Department to develop a plan to cut gasoline consumption by 20% by 2017.",
          "The group developed the strategy with Guyana's government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a country develops, it gets more industry and economic activity and becomes richer:",
        "examples": [
          "No country has ever successfully developed on aid alone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn and improve a skill, ability, quality, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They will have to be more flexible and develop new skills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build houses, factories, stores, etc., on a piece of land:",
        "examples": [
          "Land along the canal was developed long before the existing flood walls were built.",
          "develop sth into sth Property along coastlines has been bought and developed into resorts and vacation homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take natural resources from an area of land, or to make it possible to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Plans to develop an iron ore mine in the north-western region of Pilbara were rejected by the Environmental Protection Authority."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deviant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person or behaviour that is not usual and is generally considered to be unacceptable",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose behaviour, especially sexual behaviour, is deviant:",
        "examples": [
          "a sexual deviant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "differing from the accepted standard",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "deviate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do something that is different from the usual or common way of behaving:",
        "examples": [
          "deviate from The recent pattern of weather deviates from the norm for this time of year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go in a different direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The path follows the river closely, occasionally deviating around a clump of trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change from the usual way, or to go in a different direction:",
        "examples": [
          "He never deviated from his strict vegetarian diet.",
          "We need to know when the bus deviates from its scheduled route."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deviated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that is different from the usual or common way of behaving:",
        "examples": [
          "deviate from The recent pattern of weather deviates from the norm for this time of year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go in a different direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The path follows the river closely, occasionally deviating around a clump of trees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "deviation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of being or doing something that is different from the usual or common way of behaving:",
        "examples": [
          "deviation from Any deviation from the party philosophy is seen as betrayal.",
          "We do not expect any significant deviations from the business plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount by which a measurement is different from a fixed number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The deviation of a value of x is the difference between it and the mean of the sample.",
          "Each deviation is then squared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difference from what is usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "The letter cited 'significant deviations from current good manufacturing practice'."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between a particular number and the average or normal number:",
        "examples": [
          "In a recent analysis of local temperature changes, Reno ranked first by amount of deviation from the 30-year average."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "device": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object or machine that has been invented for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a contraceptive/electronic device",
          "device for Rescuers used a special device for finding people trapped in collapsed buildings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine, for example a phone or computer, that can be used to connect to the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "You can stream music on your tablet or other mobile device."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method that is used to produce a particular effect:",
        "examples": [
          "a literary/rhetorical device",
          "A trademark can be a powerful marketing device.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Her cool manner is just a device to avoid having to talk to people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bomb or other explosive:",
        "examples": [
          "an explosive/incendiary/nuclear device"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object or machine that has been invented to fulfill a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a handheld device",
          "a safety device",
          "electronic/mechanical devices",
          "He invented a device for measuring very small distances exactly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method that is used to produce a desired effect:",
        "examples": [
          "His temper tantrums were just a device for attracting attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object or machine which has been invented for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "biotech and medical devices",
          "You should not use any personal electronic device, such as a cell phone, while driving.",
          "mobile/wireless/handheld devices"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method that is used to produce a particular effect:",
        "examples": [
          "A trademark can be a powerful marketing device."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "devices": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object or machine that has been invented for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a contraceptive/electronic device",
          "device for Rescuers used a special device for finding people trapped in collapsed buildings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine, for example a phone or computer, that can be used to connect to the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "You can stream music on your tablet or other mobile device."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method that is used to produce a particular effect:",
        "examples": [
          "a literary/rhetorical device",
          "A trademark can be a powerful marketing device.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Her cool manner is just a device to avoid having to talk to people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bomb or other explosive:",
        "examples": [
          "an explosive/incendiary/nuclear device"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object or machine that has been invented to fulfill a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a handheld device",
          "a safety device",
          "electronic/mechanical devices",
          "He invented a device for measuring very small distances exactly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method that is used to produce a desired effect:",
        "examples": [
          "His temper tantrums were just a device for attracting attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object or machine which has been invented for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "biotech and medical devices",
          "You should not use any personal electronic device, such as a cell phone, while driving.",
          "mobile/wireless/handheld devices"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method that is used to produce a particular effect:",
        "examples": [
          "A trademark can be a powerful marketing device."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "devil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an evil being, often represented in human form but with a tail and horns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful evil force and the enemy of God in Christianity and Judaism",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone, especially a child, who behaves badly:",
        "examples": [
          "little/young devil Those little/young devils broke my window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who enjoys doing things people might disapprove of:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'm going to wear a short black skirt and thigh-length boots.\" \"Ooh, you devil!\"",
          "be a devil Have another slice of cake - go on, be a devil!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with an adjective to describe someone and express your opinion about something that has happened to them:",
        "examples": [
          "lucky devil I hear you've got a new car, you lucky devil!",
          "poor devil He's been ill for weeks, poor devil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an evil being, often represented in human form but with a tail and horns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The Devil, in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, is the most powerful evil spirit.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The devil can be used to give emphasis to a question:",
        "examples": [
          "What the devil are you doing?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "devils": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an evil being, often represented in human form but with a tail and horns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful evil force and the enemy of God in Christianity and Judaism",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone, especially a child, who behaves badly:",
        "examples": [
          "little/young devil Those little/young devils broke my window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who enjoys doing things people might disapprove of:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'm going to wear a short black skirt and thigh-length boots.\" \"Ooh, you devil!\"",
          "be a devil Have another slice of cake - go on, be a devil!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with an adjective to describe someone and express your opinion about something that has happened to them:",
        "examples": [
          "lucky devil I hear you've got a new car, you lucky devil!",
          "poor devil He's been ill for weeks, poor devil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an evil being, often represented in human form but with a tail and horns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The Devil, in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, is the most powerful evil spirit.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The devil can be used to give emphasis to a question:",
        "examples": [
          "What the devil are you doing?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "devious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Devious people or plans and methods are dishonest, often in a complicated way, but often also clever and successful:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to be devious if you're going to succeed in business.",
          "a devious scheme"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not direct:",
        "examples": [
          "He took a rather devious route which avoids the city centre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using indirect ways to get what you want, esp. without showing your real purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "devious methods"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Devious also means indirect:",
        "examples": [
          "They went by a devious route."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using indirect ways to get what you want, especially without showing your real purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Officials called the company 'devious and underhand'."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "devise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to invent a plan, system, object, etc., usually using your intelligence or imagination:",
        "examples": [
          "He's good at devising language games that you can play with students in class.",
          "The cartoon characters Snoopy and Charlie Brown were devised by Charles M. Schultz."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invent something, esp. with intelligence or imagination:",
        "examples": [
          "He devised a new way to treat mental depression.",
          "The committee is devising an agenda for the upcoming political convention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use knowledge and imagination to think of or plan something:",
        "examples": [
          "He set about devising a plan to revive the automaker and improve its profitability.",
          "She led a small team that worked for years to devise a way to create a silicon power amp for an earlier generation of cell phones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave someone money or property in a will (= document stating what will happen to someone's property after their death):",
        "examples": [
          "devise sth to sb I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to my daughter Eva $10,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "property given to someone in a will (= document stating what will happen to someone's property after their death), or the part of a will that gives property to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He made specific devises of various items of furniture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "devised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invent a plan, system, object, etc., usually using your intelligence or imagination:",
        "examples": [
          "He's good at devising language games that you can play with students in class.",
          "The cartoon characters Snoopy and Charlie Brown were devised by Charles M. Schultz."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "devoid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to lack or be without something that is necessary or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "Their apartment is devoid of all comforts.",
          "He seems to be devoid of compassion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone or something is devoid of something when it is completely lacking:",
        "examples": [
          "He seems to be devoid of any feeling for his parents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "devon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a county (= an area with its own local government) in southwestern England:",
        "examples": [
          "He was born in Plymouth, Devon.",
          "Lundy Island is located off the north Devon coast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of dark red-brown cow, originally from Devon in the UK, kept for its meat:",
        "examples": [
          "Our Devon cattle graze freely on 100 acres of lush waterfront pasture in Virginia.",
          "The farm shop sells Red Devon beef and free-range eggs.",
          "All of our beef is pure Red Ruby, which is native to this area."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "devote": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give all of something, especially your time, effort, or love, or yourself, to something you believe in or to a person:",
        "examples": [
          "He left the Senate to devote more time to his family.",
          "She has devoted all her energies/life to the care of homeless people.",
          "At the age of 25, he decided to devote himself to God."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a space, area, time, etc. for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Over half his speech was devoted to the issue of unemployment.",
          "The report recommends that more resources be devoted to teaching four-year-olds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give your time or effort completely to something you believe in or to a person, or to use a particular amount of time or energy doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "He devoted his life to serving his family, friends, and neighbors.",
          "Over half his speech was devoted to the issue of saving Social Security."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "devoted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely loving and loyal:",
        "examples": [
          "a devoted fan/husband",
          "devoted to Lucy is devoted to her cats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely loving and loyal:",
        "examples": [
          "a devoted fan/husband/mother"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "devoting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give all of something, especially your time, effort, or love, or yourself, to something you believe in or to a person:",
        "examples": [
          "He left the Senate to devote more time to his family.",
          "She has devoted all her energies/life to the care of homeless people.",
          "At the age of 25, he decided to devote himself to God."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a space, area, time, etc. for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Over half his speech was devoted to the issue of unemployment.",
          "The report recommends that more resources be devoted to teaching four-year-olds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give your time or effort completely to something you believe in or to a person, or to use a particular amount of time or energy doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "He devoted his life to serving his family, friends, and neighbors.",
          "Over half his speech was devoted to the issue of saving Social Security."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "devotion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "loyalty and love or care for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He inspired respect and devotion from his pupils.",
          "devotion to She will be remembered for her selfless/unstinting devotion to the cause."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of following religious teachings, or religious worship:",
        "examples": [
          "in devotion He knelt in humble devotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "acts of religious worship, especially prayers:",
        "examples": [
          "The music was performed as part of their religious devotions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "support and affection:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a teacher who inspires respect and devotion from his students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "religious worship or belief, or prayer and other acts of religious worship:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a life of religious devotion",
          "[ C ] devotions to the saints"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "devotional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with the act of religious worship:",
        "examples": [
          "devotional music/poems/practices"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "devour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to eat something eagerly and in large amounts so that nothing is left:",
        "examples": [
          "The young cubs hungrily devoured the deer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The flames quickly devoured the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to read books or literature quickly and eagerly:",
        "examples": [
          "She loves to read - she devours one book after another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat eagerly and in large amounts, so that nothing is left:",
        "examples": [
          "He devoured the entire plate of spaghetti.",
          "fig. She devoured (= read eagerly and quickly) the novels of Jane Austen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "devoured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat something eagerly and in large amounts so that nothing is left:",
        "examples": [
          "The young cubs hungrily devoured the deer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The flames quickly devoured the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to read books or literature quickly and eagerly:",
        "examples": [
          "She loves to read - she devours one book after another."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "devouring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a devouring emotion is extremely strong and usually causes damage:",
        "examples": [
          "She is driven by a devouring ambition/passion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "devout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "believing strongly in a religion and obeying all its rules or principles:",
        "examples": [
          "a devout Buddhist/Christian/churchgoer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "believing strongly in a religion and obeying all the rules or principles of that religion:",
        "examples": [
          "a devout Christian/Jew/Muslim"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "devoutly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a very religious way:",
        "examples": [
          "a devoutly Catholic family"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sincerely and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "devoutly hope He devoutly hoped that they would reach a peaceful agreement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "drops of water that form on the ground and other surfaces outside during the night",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "small drops of water that form on the ground and other surfaces outside esp. during the night",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dewdrops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drop of dew",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dewey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system of organizing books and magazines, etc. in libraries, by which a book is given three numbers for each main subject and another number or numbers, after a decimal point (= a small solid circle) for its place within that subject",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dewy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with dew (= the drops of water that form on the ground and other surfaces outside during the night):",
        "examples": [
          "a dewy morning",
          "Her dewy skin has the look of a woman 20 years younger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dexter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of small cow, originally from Ireland, kept for its milk and meat:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not sure, but I think they are Dexters, an old heritage breed.",
          "She attends to her pedigree Dexter cows on the 29 hectares of hillside outside Derby.",
          "The farm shop sells organic eggs and premium beef from the home-reared Dexter cattle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diabetes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disease in which the body cannot control the level of sugar in the blood:",
        "examples": [
          "Diabetes is diagnosed with a blood test.",
          "He had developed diabetes and high blood pressure.",
          "gestational/adult-onset/juvenile diabetes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disease in which the body cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "diabetic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has diabetes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to diabetes:",
        "examples": [
          "a diabetic coma"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made for diabetic people to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "diabetic chocolate/jam"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has diabetes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "diabolical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely bad or shocking:",
        "examples": [
          "Conditions in the prison were diabolical.",
          "His driving is diabolical!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "evil, or caused by the Devil",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very evil but often intelligent:",
        "examples": [
          "a diabolical genius"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diagnosed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize and name the exact character of a disease or a problem, by examining it:",
        "examples": [
          "The specialist diagnosed cancer.",
          "be diagnosed as His condition was diagnosed as some type of blood disorder.",
          "be diagnosed with She was diagnosed with/as having diabetes.",
          "The electrician has diagnosed a fault in the wiring."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diagnosis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is, made after examining it:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What was the diagnosis?\" \"Arthritis in both joints.\"",
          "make a diagnosis The doctor has made an initial diagnosis.",
          "diagnosis of Diagnosis of the disease is difficult in the early stages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the making of a judgment about the exact character of a disease or other problem, esp. after an examination, or such a judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Respiratory therapy involves the diagnosis and treatment of breathing disorders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diagnostic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "identifying a particular illness using a combination of signs and symptoms:",
        "examples": [
          "a diagnostic test",
          "Jaundice is diagnostic of liver failure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for making a judgment about what a particular problem is:",
        "examples": [
          "The model is a useful diagnostic tool to determine what has the most impact on employees' performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for discovering the characteristics or cause of a problem in a system or machine:",
        "examples": [
          "Service and support on the website give users direct access to the same diagnostic tools used by the company's technicians.",
          "diagnostic equipment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for discovering the type or cause of an illness or other problem:",
        "examples": [
          "John is an executive with a company that schedules and manages MRIs and other diagnostic tests.",
          "diagnostic information/questions/criteria"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "methods or systems for discovering the cause of a problem, illness, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Requests for off-site testing and diagnostics are frequently ignored or refused without explanation.",
          "an automated diagnostics system"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diagnostics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "identifying a particular illness using a combination of signs and symptoms:",
        "examples": [
          "a diagnostic test",
          "Jaundice is diagnostic of liver failure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for making a judgment about what a particular problem is:",
        "examples": [
          "The model is a useful diagnostic tool to determine what has the most impact on employees' performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for discovering the characteristics or cause of a problem in a system or machine:",
        "examples": [
          "Service and support on the website give users direct access to the same diagnostic tools used by the company's technicians.",
          "diagnostic equipment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for discovering the type or cause of an illness or other problem:",
        "examples": [
          "John is an executive with a company that schedules and manages MRIs and other diagnostic tests.",
          "diagnostic information/questions/criteria"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "methods or systems for discovering the cause of a problem, illness, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Requests for off-site testing and diagnostics are frequently ignored or refused without explanation.",
          "an automated diagnostics system"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diagonal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A diagonal line is straight and sloping, not horizontal or vertical, for example joining two opposite corners of a square or other flat shape with four sides:",
        "examples": [
          "The book has a diagonal black stripe on the cover."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving in a diagonal line:",
        "examples": [
          "The artist achieves this effect using short diagonal strokes.",
          "Peters received a diagonal pass and headed the ball into the net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a straight line that joins two opposite corners of a four-sided flat shape, such as a square",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a line) straight and sloping, so that it is neither horizontal nor vertical:",
        "examples": [
          "A diagonal line in a circle is often used as a symbol to show that certain behavior is forbidden."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diagram": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a simple plan that represents a machine, system, or idea, etc., often drawn to explain how it works:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher drew a diagram showing how the blood flows through the heart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a simple plan drawn to represent something, such as a machine, usually to explain how it works or how it is put together:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher drew a diagram showing how blood flows through the heart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing that explains how a system, machine, process, plan, etc., operates or is organized:",
        "examples": [
          "As the diagram shows, a complex arrangement has been designed to balance French, German, and Spanish interests.",
          "draw (sb) a diagram of sth The mechanic drew me a diagram of the brake balance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diagrams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a simple plan that represents a machine, system, or idea, etc., often drawn to explain how it works:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher drew a diagram showing how the blood flows through the heart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a simple plan drawn to represent something, such as a machine, usually to explain how it works or how it is put together:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher drew a diagram showing how blood flows through the heart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing that explains how a system, machine, process, plan, etc., operates or is organized:",
        "examples": [
          "As the diagram shows, a complex arrangement has been designed to balance French, German, and Spanish interests.",
          "draw (sb) a diagram of sth The mechanic drew me a diagram of the brake balance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to operate a phone or make a phone call to someone by choosing a particular series of numbers on the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "dial someone/something direct Can I dial this number direct, or do I have to go through the operator?",
          "Dial 0 for the switchboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a machine or device that shows you a measurement of something such as speed or time:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you read what it says on the dial?",
          "dial of/on The dial of/on his watch had a picture of Mickey Mouse on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device on an instrument that you move in order to control it or make changes to it:",
        "examples": [
          "You turn this dial to find a different radio station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the disc with numbers on old-fashioned phones that you turn when you make a call",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a telephone call by pressing the buttons or turning the disk on a telephone to be connected to a particular number:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] What number did you dial?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a machine or device that shows a measurement, such as of speed or time, often a numbered circle with a moving pointer (= long narrow part with a point)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dial is also a part of an instrument that you can turn or move to control it:",
        "examples": [
          "Turn the dial of the radio and get some music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a phone call by pressing a series of buttons with numbers, or moving a disc with numbers, on the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have the extension number you can dial any member of staff direct.",
          "Dial 9 for an outside line."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dialect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a form of a language that people speak in a particular part of a country, containing some different words and grammar, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "regional dialect The various regional dialects are still spoken locally.",
          "in dialect The poem is written in northern dialect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form of a language that is spoken in a particular part of a country or by a particular group of people and that contains some words, grammar, or pronunciations (= the ways in which words are said) that are different from the forms used in other parts or by other groups",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dialectic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of discovering what is true by considering opposite theories",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "using questions and answers as a method of examining something or of finding a solution to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Conflict and disagreement are a necessary part of a dialectic approach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dialed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to operate a phone or make a phone call to someone by choosing a particular series of numbers on the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "dial someone/something direct Can I dial this number direct, or do I have to go through the operator?",
          "Dial 0 for the switchboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a machine or device that shows you a measurement of something such as speed or time:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you read what it says on the dial?",
          "dial of/on The dial of/on his watch had a picture of Mickey Mouse on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device on an instrument that you move in order to control it or make changes to it:",
        "examples": [
          "You turn this dial to find a different radio station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the disc with numbers on old-fashioned phones that you turn when you make a call",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a telephone call by pressing the buttons or turning the disk on a telephone to be connected to a particular number:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] What number did you dial?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a machine or device that shows a measurement, such as of speed or time, often a numbered circle with a moving pointer (= long narrow part with a point)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dial is also a part of an instrument that you can turn or move to control it:",
        "examples": [
          "Turn the dial of the radio and get some music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a phone call by pressing a series of buttons with numbers, or moving a disc with numbers, on the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have the extension number you can dial any member of staff direct.",
          "Dial 9 for an outside line."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dialing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to operate a phone or make a phone call to someone by choosing a particular series of numbers on the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "dial someone/something direct Can I dial this number direct, or do I have to go through the operator?",
          "Dial 0 for the switchboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a machine or device that shows you a measurement of something such as speed or time:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you read what it says on the dial?",
          "dial of/on The dial of/on his watch had a picture of Mickey Mouse on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device on an instrument that you move in order to control it or make changes to it:",
        "examples": [
          "You turn this dial to find a different radio station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the disc with numbers on old-fashioned phones that you turn when you make a call",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a telephone call by pressing the buttons or turning the disk on a telephone to be connected to a particular number:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] What number did you dial?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a machine or device that shows a measurement, such as of speed or time, often a numbered circle with a moving pointer (= long narrow part with a point)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dial is also a part of an instrument that you can turn or move to control it:",
        "examples": [
          "Turn the dial of the radio and get some music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a phone call by pressing a series of buttons with numbers, or moving a disc with numbers, on the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have the extension number you can dial any member of staff direct.",
          "Dial 9 for an outside line."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dialling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of making a phone call, for example by pressing a series of buttons:",
        "examples": [
          "My phone has a voice dialing function."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dialog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "conversation that is written for a book, play, or film:",
        "examples": [
          "The play contained some very snappy/witty dialogue.",
          "dialogue between Act Two begins with a short dialogue between father and son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "formal talks between opposing countries, political groups, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "enter into dialogue with The rebel leaders stated that they are willing to enter into dialogue with the government.",
          "engage in dialogue The two sides have at last begun to engage in a constructive dialogue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "conversation between the characters in a story, such as in a book or movie:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Oscar Wilde’s plays are famous for their witty dialogue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious exchange of opinion, esp. among people or groups that disagree:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We have held a number of meetings, and the dialogue is ongoing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dialogue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "conversation that is written for a book, play, or film:",
        "examples": [
          "The play contained some very snappy/witty dialogue.",
          "dialogue between Act Two begins with a short dialogue between father and son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "formal talks between opposing countries, political groups, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "enter into dialogue with The rebel leaders stated that they are willing to enter into dialogue with the government.",
          "engage in dialogue The two sides have at last begun to engage in a constructive dialogue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "conversation between the characters in a story, such as in a book or movie:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Oscar Wilde’s plays are famous for their witty dialogue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious exchange of opinion, esp. among people or groups that disagree:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We have held a number of meetings, and the dialogue is ongoing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dials": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to operate a phone or make a phone call to someone by choosing a particular series of numbers on the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "dial someone/something direct Can I dial this number direct, or do I have to go through the operator?",
          "Dial 0 for the switchboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a machine or device that shows you a measurement of something such as speed or time:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you read what it says on the dial?",
          "dial of/on The dial of/on his watch had a picture of Mickey Mouse on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device on an instrument that you move in order to control it or make changes to it:",
        "examples": [
          "You turn this dial to find a different radio station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the disc with numbers on old-fashioned phones that you turn when you make a call",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a telephone call by pressing the buttons or turning the disk on a telephone to be connected to a particular number:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] What number did you dial?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a machine or device that shows a measurement, such as of speed or time, often a numbered circle with a moving pointer (= long narrow part with a point)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dial is also a part of an instrument that you can turn or move to control it:",
        "examples": [
          "Turn the dial of the radio and get some music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a phone call by pressing a series of buttons with numbers, or moving a disc with numbers, on the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have the extension number you can dial any member of staff direct.",
          "Dial 9 for an outside line."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dialysis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a process of separating substances from liquid by putting them through a thin piece of skin-like material, especially in order to remove waste substances from the blood of someone whose kidneys are not working correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "a dialysis machine",
          "kidney dialysis She has to visit the hospital once a week for kidney dialysis.",
          "on dialysis She is on (= being treated by) dialysis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diameter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the length of) a straight line that reaches from one point on the edge of a round shape or object, through its centre, to a point on the opposite edge:",
        "examples": [
          "The diameter measures twice the radius.",
          "in diameter The pond is six feet in diameter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance from one side to the opposite side of a circle, measured by a line passing through the center of the circle:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We need a pipe with a diameter of about six inches."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diamond": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a transparent, extremely hard precious stone that is used in jewellery, and in industry for cutting hard things:",
        "examples": [
          "The tiara was set with diamonds and rubies.",
          "a diamond ring/necklace",
          "He had worked in the diamond mines of South Africa.",
          "diamond-tipped saw blades"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "jewellery made from diamonds:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall I wear the diamonds or the pearls with this dress?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shape with four straight sides of equal length, forming two opposite angles that are wide and two that are narrow:",
        "examples": [
          "Joe's socks had diamond patterns on them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the square part of a field on which baseball is played, surrounded by the four bases, or the whole field on which the game is played",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the four suits in playing cards, represented by a red diamond shape:",
        "examples": [
          "the six/jack of diamonds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a playing card from the suit of diamonds:",
        "examples": [
          "She played a diamond."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely hard, valuable stone prized as a jewel and having many uses in industry:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a diamond engagement ring"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shape with four straight sides that meet to form two wide and two narrow angles, or a square placed with a corner at the bottom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the four suits (= groups) of playing cards, the symbol for which is a diamond shape",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "diamonds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "jewellery made from diamonds:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall I wear the diamonds or the pearls with this dress?",
          "I'm wondering who I should leave my diamonds to in my will.",
          "She was wearing an elegant black dress with all her diamonds on show.",
          "Her smile was almost more dazzling than her diamonds.",
          "They say that diamonds are a girl's best friend.",
          "I would leave the diamonds at home tonight if I were you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the four suits in playing cards, represented by a red diamond shape:",
        "examples": [
          "the six/jack of diamonds",
          "What you didn't know at that point was that I had the ace of diamonds.",
          "Who's got all the diamonds?",
          "That seven of diamonds can't be played in the flush if your other cards are hearts.",
          "We're missing a few cards from the diamonds and clubs in this deck."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diana": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Roman mythology (= ancient stories), a goddess (= female god) who is usually shown as a hunter with a bow and arrows:",
        "examples": [
          "the Temple of Diana"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diaper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a square of thick soft paper or cloth that is fastened around a baby's bottom and between its legs to absorb its urine and solid waste:",
        "examples": [
          "disposable/reusable diapers",
          "diaper cream",
          "change someone's diaper She was changing the baby's diaper.",
          "in diapers I knew William when he was still in diapers (= when he was a baby)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, soft, cloth or plastic-covered paper that can be placed between the legs and fastened around the waist, used for a baby who has not yet learned to use a toilet:",
        "examples": [
          "disposable diapers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diapers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a square of thick soft paper or cloth that is fastened around a baby's bottom and between its legs to absorb its urine and solid waste:",
        "examples": [
          "disposable/reusable diapers",
          "diaper cream",
          "change someone's diaper She was changing the baby's diaper.",
          "in diapers I knew William when he was still in diapers (= when he was a baby)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, soft, cloth or plastic-covered paper that can be placed between the legs and fastened around the waist, used for a baby who has not yet learned to use a toilet:",
        "examples": [
          "disposable diapers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diaphragm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the muscle that separates the chest from the lower part of the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a circular rubber device that a woman puts inside her vagina before having sex, to avoid becoming pregnant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any thin piece of material stretched across an opening",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of material that is stretched across an opening, esp. the muscle that separates the chest from the lower part of the body containing the stomach and bowels",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "diaries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book in which you record your thoughts or feelings or what has happened each day:",
        "examples": [
          "keep a diary While in hiding, Anne Frank kept a diary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book with a separate space or page for each day, in which you write down your future arrangements, meetings, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to write/enter the date of the meeting in your diary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s private record of events, thoughts, feelings, etc., that are written down every day, or a book where such things are recorded:",
        "examples": [
          "That's my private diary - you shouldn't be reading it.",
          "We kept a food-and-exercise diary and measured the amount of food we ate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book or piece of software with a space or page for each day, in which you record future arrangements, meetings, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "in sb's diary Is there anything in your diary for tomorrow afternoon?",
          "Please check the appointments diary before scheduling a meeting.",
          "She has a very full diary this week but she could see you next week.",
          "Our CEO is seeking a part-time diary secretary to help him manage his appointments efficiently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record of what has happened during a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "It may help to keep a diary of problems you encounter.",
          "His diary entries for July describe the final stages of the project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diarrhea": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an illness in which the body's solid waste is more liquid than usual and comes out of the body more often:",
        "examples": [
          "diarrhea and sickness",
          "an attack of diarrhea"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illness in which a person’s solid waste is too watery and is excreted too frequently",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "diary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book in which you record your thoughts or feelings or what has happened each day:",
        "examples": [
          "keep a diary While in hiding, Anne Frank kept a diary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book with a separate space or page for each day, in which you write down your future arrangements, meetings, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to write/enter the date of the meeting in your diary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s private record of events, thoughts, feelings, etc., that are written down every day, or a book where such things are recorded:",
        "examples": [
          "That's my private diary - you shouldn't be reading it.",
          "We kept a food-and-exercise diary and measured the amount of food we ate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book or piece of software with a space or page for each day, in which you record future arrangements, meetings, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "in sb's diary Is there anything in your diary for tomorrow afternoon?",
          "Please check the appointments diary before scheduling a meeting.",
          "She has a very full diary this week but she could see you next week.",
          "Our CEO is seeking a part-time diary secretary to help him manage his appointments efficiently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record of what has happened during a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "It may help to keep a diary of problems you encounter.",
          "His diary entries for July describe the final stages of the project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dibble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "I use a dibble to make a hole and insert the cutting.",
          "A pencil, large nail or sharpened piece of dowel makes an ideal dibble."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dibs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a right to have or get something from someone, or to use something:",
        "examples": [
          "have first dibs on The current owner might have first dibs on buying the rest of the property.",
          "UK Dibs on the front seat!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small cube (= object with six equal square sides) with a different number of spots on each side, used in games involving chance:",
        "examples": [
          "We need two dice to play the game.",
          "roll/throw the dice You roll/throw the dice and whoever gets the highest score goes first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any game involving chance in which dice are thrown:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's play dice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small square piece of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut the potatoes into small dice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut food into small squares:",
        "examples": [
          "Peel and dice the potatoes.",
          "diced carrots"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something extremely dangerous and silly:",
        "examples": [
          "You're dicing with death driving at that speed on icy roads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two small cubes (= square, box-shaped solids) that are the same, each with a different number of spots on each of its six sides, used in games",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut food into small squares:",
        "examples": [
          "Peel and dice the carrots."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dicey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slightly dangerous or uncertain:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's finances look a little dicey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not certain or safe; risky:",
        "examples": [
          "Things are going to be a bit dicey until we know whether the budget was approved."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a penis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a person, especially a man, who is considered to be stupid or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "That guy is such a dick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a detective (= someone whose job is to discover facts about a crime):",
        "examples": [
          "a private dick"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dickens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in questions to express anger or surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "What the dickens are you doing with that paint?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dickhead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for an unpleasant or stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "You dickhead - you dented the back of my car!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dickheads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for an unpleasant or stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "You dickhead - you dented the back of my car!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dicks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a penis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a person, especially a man, who is considered to be stupid or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "That guy is such a dick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a detective (= someone whose job is to discover facts about a crime):",
        "examples": [
          "a private dick"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dicky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "weak, especially in health, and likely to fail or suffer from problems:",
        "examples": [
          "dicky heart Grandad's got a dicky heart."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dictate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give orders, or tell someone exactly what they must do, with total authority:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN will dictate the terms of troop withdrawal from the region.",
          "[ + question word ] He disagrees with the government dictating what children are taught in schools.",
          "[ + that ] The rules dictate that only running shoes must be worn on the track."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to influence something or make it necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "The party's change of policy has been dictated by its need to win back younger voters.",
          "[ + that ] I wanted to take a year off, but my financial situation dictated that I got a job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak something aloud for a person or machine to record what is said, so that it can be written down:",
        "examples": [
          "I dictated my order over the phone.",
          "dictate something to someone She spent the morning dictating letters to her secretary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an order that should be obeyed, often one that you give to yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "dictate of conscience/common sense A jury must make its decision according to the dictates of conscience/common sense and the laws of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give orders, or state something with total authority:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] Tennis club rules dictate what kind of footwear may be worn on the courts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To dictate also means to make necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "The characteristics of the land dictate much of what can be built."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something aloud for another person or for a machine to record, so that your words can be prepared in writing for use in business or a legal case:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She spent the morning dictating letters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak something aloud for a person or machine to record, so that what is said can be written down:",
        "examples": [
          "dictate a letter/memo/reply to sb I dictated a memo to my assistant, to be sent to all staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide and say what will happen, usually in a forceful way:",
        "examples": [
          "dictate terms/conditions At that time the trade unions were allowed to dictate terms, and nothing happened without their agreement.",
          "dictate how/when/what, etc. The government shouldn't dictate how we run our businesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to influence something or make it necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "The rise in fuel prices was dictated by the market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dictated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give orders, or tell someone exactly what they must do, with total authority:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN will dictate the terms of troop withdrawal from the region.",
          "[ + question word ] He disagrees with the government dictating what children are taught in schools.",
          "[ + that ] The rules dictate that only running shoes must be worn on the track."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to influence something or make it necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "The party's change of policy has been dictated by its need to win back younger voters.",
          "[ + that ] I wanted to take a year off, but my financial situation dictated that I got a job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak something aloud for a person or machine to record what is said, so that it can be written down:",
        "examples": [
          "I dictated my order over the phone.",
          "dictate something to someone She spent the morning dictating letters to her secretary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dictates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give orders, or tell someone exactly what they must do, with total authority:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN will dictate the terms of troop withdrawal from the region.",
          "[ + question word ] He disagrees with the government dictating what children are taught in schools.",
          "[ + that ] The rules dictate that only running shoes must be worn on the track."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to influence something or make it necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "The party's change of policy has been dictated by its need to win back younger voters.",
          "[ + that ] I wanted to take a year off, but my financial situation dictated that I got a job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak something aloud for a person or machine to record what is said, so that it can be written down:",
        "examples": [
          "I dictated my order over the phone.",
          "dictate something to someone She spent the morning dictating letters to her secretary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an order that should be obeyed, often one that you give to yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "dictate of conscience/common sense A jury must make its decision according to the dictates of conscience/common sense and the laws of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give orders, or state something with total authority:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] Tennis club rules dictate what kind of footwear may be worn on the courts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To dictate also means to make necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "The characteristics of the land dictate much of what can be built."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something aloud for another person or for a machine to record, so that your words can be prepared in writing for use in business or a legal case:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She spent the morning dictating letters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak something aloud for a person or machine to record, so that what is said can be written down:",
        "examples": [
          "dictate a letter/memo/reply to sb I dictated a memo to my assistant, to be sent to all staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide and say what will happen, usually in a forceful way:",
        "examples": [
          "dictate terms/conditions At that time the trade unions were allowed to dictate terms, and nothing happened without their agreement.",
          "dictate how/when/what, etc. The government shouldn't dictate how we run our businesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to influence something or make it necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "The rise in fuel prices was dictated by the market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dictation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of dictating something for someone else to write down:",
        "examples": [
          "take dictation I'll ask my assistant to take dictation (= write down what I say)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test in which a piece of writing is dictated to students learning a foreign language, to test their ability to hear and write the language correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "Our French dictation lasted half an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of saying something aloud, so that your words can be prepared in writing by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Can we get someone from the agency who takes dictation?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dictation is also the reading aloud of a piece of writing in a language being learned in order to test the ability of students to hear and write the language correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "a dictation exercise"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of speaking something aloud for a person or machine to record, so it can be written down later:",
        "examples": [
          "An assistant will take your dictation over the phone and send a fax or email to your recipient."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dictator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a leader who has complete power in a country and has not been elected by the people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives orders and behaves as if they have complete power:",
        "examples": [
          "My boss is kind of a dictator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who rules a country with complete power, has complete control over the armed forces, and destroys any political opposition",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dictatorial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "liking to give orders:",
        "examples": [
          "a dictatorial ruler/government",
          "Her father is very dictatorial."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dictators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a leader who has complete power in a country and has not been elected by the people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives orders and behaves as if they have complete power:",
        "examples": [
          "My boss is kind of a dictator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who rules a country with complete power, has complete control over the armed forces, and destroys any political opposition",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dictatorship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country ruled by a dictator:",
        "examples": [
          "military dictatorship The country is being run by a repressive military dictatorship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being, or being ruled by, a dictator:",
        "examples": [
          "dictatorship of The dictatorship of Franco lasted for nearly 40 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country ruled by a dictator, or the condition of being so ruled:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] A flood of refugees fled the brutal dictatorship then existing in that country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the manner in which words are pronounced:",
        "examples": [
          "It is very helpful for a language teacher to have good diction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the manner in which words are pronounced",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dictionary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book that contains a list of words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings, or gives a word for them in another language; an electronic product giving similar information on a computer, smartphone, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a French-English/English-French dictionary",
          "a bilingual/monolingual dictionary",
          "To check how a word is spelled, look it up in a dictionary.",
          "online dictionary Our online dictionary is regularly updated with new entries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book that gives information about a particular subject, in which the entries (= words or phrases) are given in alphabetical order, or a similar electronic product:",
        "examples": [
          "a biographical/science dictionary",
          "dictionary of He was the author of several reference works, including a dictionary of quotations.",
          "The world's most ambitious online dictionary of Architects has been launched in Scotland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of words in electronic form that is used by a computer or smartphone, for example, in a program that checks your spelling when you type:",
        "examples": [
          "Each word is checked by the computer against its internal dictionary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book that lists words with their meanings given in the same or in another language, and often includes other information",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "diddle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get money from someone in a way that is not honest:",
        "examples": [
          "He diddled me! He said that there were six in a bag, but there were only five.",
          "I checked the bill and realized the restaurant had diddled me out of £5."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work with something in a way that is not serious, or to play with something:",
        "examples": [
          "He diddled with the washing machine, but it still wouldn't work.",
          "I'm not much of a musician, I just like to diddle around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been diddling his secretary for years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diddly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "anything:",
        "examples": [
          "He hasn't done diddly all day.",
          "There's no point in asking Ellen - she doesn't know diddly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "died": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop being alive, either suddenly or slowly:",
        "examples": [
          "Twelve people died in the accident.",
          "die of She died of hunger.",
          "He died of a heart attack.",
          "die from Her beloved grandfather died from cancer.",
          "They died from their injuries.",
          "die with Do the figures include people who die with Covid-19 (= who have it when they die) but not because of it?",
          "die for It is a brave person who will die for their beliefs.",
          "die in your sleep I would like to die in my sleep (= while I am sleeping).",
          "Many people have a fear of dying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die naturally, violently, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It was assumed that he had died a natural death but new evidence suggests otherwise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop existing or continuing; to end:",
        "examples": [
          "Our love will never die.",
          "Small covered markets are slowly dying, unable to compete with supermarkets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a machine, battery, or phone dies, it stops working, usually because it has no power:",
        "examples": [
          "die on The engine just died on us.",
          "I'm sorry I didn't reply to your text - my phone died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shaped piece or mould (= hollow container) made of metal or other hard material, used to shape or put a pattern on metal or plastic",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small cube (= object with six equal square sides) with a different number of spots on each side, used in games involving chance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop living:",
        "examples": [
          "He died of a heart attack.",
          "She died in her sleep at the age of 94.",
          "fig. The engine just died (= stopped working)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that you could have/nearly died of a particular feeling, you mean that you felt the feeling very strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "I was so embarrassed, I could have died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To be dying to do something, or for something, is to be eager to do or to have it:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m dying to hear the news.",
          "I’m dying for a cup of coffee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop being alive, either suddenly or slowly:",
        "examples": [
          "Twelve people died in the accident.",
          "die of She died of hunger.",
          "He died of a heart attack.",
          "die from Her beloved grandfather died from cancer.",
          "They died from their injuries.",
          "die with Do the figures include people who die with Covid-19 (= who have it when they die) but not because of it?",
          "die for It is a brave person who will die for their beliefs.",
          "die in your sleep I would like to die in my sleep (= while I am sleeping).",
          "Many people have a fear of dying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die naturally, violently, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It was assumed that he had died a natural death but new evidence suggests otherwise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop existing or continuing; to end:",
        "examples": [
          "Our love will never die.",
          "Small covered markets are slowly dying, unable to compete with supermarkets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a machine, battery, or phone dies, it stops working, usually because it has no power:",
        "examples": [
          "die on The engine just died on us.",
          "I'm sorry I didn't reply to your text - my phone died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shaped piece or mould (= hollow container) made of metal or other hard material, used to shape or put a pattern on metal or plastic",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small cube (= object with six equal square sides) with a different number of spots on each side, used in games involving chance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop living:",
        "examples": [
          "He died of a heart attack.",
          "She died in her sleep at the age of 94.",
          "fig. The engine just died (= stopped working)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that you could have/nearly died of a particular feeling, you mean that you felt the feeling very strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "I was so embarrassed, I could have died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To be dying to do something, or for something, is to be eager to do or to have it:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m dying to hear the news.",
          "I’m dying for a cup of coffee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diesel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of heavy oil used as fuel:",
        "examples": [
          "a diesel engine",
          "run on diesel My new car runs on (= uses) diesel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any vehicle, especially a train, that has a diesel engine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of heavy oil used as a fuel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A diesel is also any vehicle that has an engine using this type of oil as fuel.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "diet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the food and drink usually eaten or drunk by a person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "Diet varies between different countries in the world.",
          "healthy diet The benefits of a healthy diet are obvious.",
          "varied diet Choose a varied diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits, and low in saturated fats.",
          "balanced diet It is important for children to have a balanced diet.",
          "staple diet Rice is the staple diet (= most important food) of many people in China.",
          "diet of The children seem to exist on a diet of fried food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an eating plan in which someone eats less food, or only particular types of food, because they want to become thinner or for medical reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "go on a diet I'm going on a diet next week and hope to lose ten pounds before Christmas.",
          "on a diet Following his recent health scare, my boss is now on a diet.",
          "put someone on a diet The doctor put me on a low-salt diet to reduce my blood pressure.",
          "crash diet Low calorie crash diets do not work.",
          "strict diet She runs at least three times a week and eats a very strict organic diet.",
          "calorie-controlled diet By May I had lost four stone by following a calorie-controlled diet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of thing that you experience or do regularly, or a limited range of activities:",
        "examples": [
          "diet of He was brought up on a diet of political propaganda from birth.",
          "Network TV only offers a diet of bad reality shows every night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Diet food or drink contains less sugar or fat than the usual type, and often contains an artificial sweetener:",
        "examples": [
          "diet cola"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit the food and/or drink that you have, especially in order to lose weight:",
        "examples": [
          "You should be able to reduce your weight by careful dieting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the food and drink usually taken by a person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] A healthy diet includes fresh vegetables.",
          "[ C ] fig. Gifted students given a steady diet of grade-level curriculum learn they don’t need to work hard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A diet is also the particular food and drink you are limited to when you cannot eat or drink whatever you want to:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a low-salt diet",
          "[ C ] I’m going on a diet because I’ve got to lose some weight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit the food that you take, esp. in order to lose weight:",
        "examples": [
          "He began dieting a month ago and says he has lost ten pounds already."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food or drink) containing much less sugar than usual and often sweetened artificially, or containing less fat than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "diet soda"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dietary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to your diet:",
        "examples": [
          "dietary habit Dietary habits can be very difficult to change.",
          "dietary requirements Do you have any special dietary requirements?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dieter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is trying to lose weight by dieting",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "diets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the food and drink usually eaten or drunk by a person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "Diet varies between different countries in the world.",
          "healthy diet The benefits of a healthy diet are obvious.",
          "varied diet Choose a varied diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits, and low in saturated fats.",
          "balanced diet It is important for children to have a balanced diet.",
          "staple diet Rice is the staple diet (= most important food) of many people in China.",
          "diet of The children seem to exist on a diet of fried food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an eating plan in which someone eats less food, or only particular types of food, because they want to become thinner or for medical reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "go on a diet I'm going on a diet next week and hope to lose ten pounds before Christmas.",
          "on a diet Following his recent health scare, my boss is now on a diet.",
          "put someone on a diet The doctor put me on a low-salt diet to reduce my blood pressure.",
          "crash diet Low calorie crash diets do not work.",
          "strict diet She runs at least three times a week and eats a very strict organic diet.",
          "calorie-controlled diet By May I had lost four stone by following a calorie-controlled diet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of thing that you experience or do regularly, or a limited range of activities:",
        "examples": [
          "diet of He was brought up on a diet of political propaganda from birth.",
          "Network TV only offers a diet of bad reality shows every night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Diet food or drink contains less sugar or fat than the usual type, and often contains an artificial sweetener:",
        "examples": [
          "diet cola"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit the food and/or drink that you have, especially in order to lose weight:",
        "examples": [
          "You should be able to reduce your weight by careful dieting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the food and drink usually taken by a person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] A healthy diet includes fresh vegetables.",
          "[ C ] fig. Gifted students given a steady diet of grade-level curriculum learn they don’t need to work hard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A diet is also the particular food and drink you are limited to when you cannot eat or drink whatever you want to:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a low-salt diet",
          "[ C ] I’m going on a diet because I’ve got to lose some weight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit the food that you take, esp. in order to lose weight:",
        "examples": [
          "He began dieting a month ago and says he has lost ten pounds already."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food or drink) containing much less sugar than usual and often sweetened artificially, or containing less fat than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "diet soda"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "differ": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be not like something or someone else, either physically or in another way:",
        "examples": [
          "differ in The twins look alike, but they differ in temperament.",
          "differ from His views differ considerably from those of his parents.",
          "differ significantly The findings of the various studies differ significantly.",
          "differ markedly This advice differs markedly from conventional thinking about innovation.",
          "differ greatly The two studies differ greatly in their approach to the topic.",
          "differ between The incidence of the illness differs greatly between men and women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree:",
        "examples": [
          "differ on Economists differ on the cause of inflation.",
          "beg to differ with I beg to differ with you on that point."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be not like something else; to be different:",
        "examples": [
          "American English and British English obviously differ in pronunciation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To differ is also to disagree:",
        "examples": [
          "We may differ on what the numbers are, but there is general agreement that we have to do something to cut costs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "difference": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way in which two or more things which you are comparing are not the same:",
        "examples": [
          "difference between What's the difference between an ape and a monkey?",
          "difference in Is there any significant difference in quality between these two items?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "settle your differences They had a terrible argument a few weeks ago, but now they've settled their differences.",
          "resolve your differences They need to resolve their differences quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree:",
        "examples": [
          "have a difference of opinion about They had a difference of opinion about their child's education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount by which one thing is different from another:",
        "examples": [
          "age difference What is the age difference between you and your sister?",
          "price difference Much of the price difference is due to higher taxes.",
          "difference in There's a big difference in age between them.",
          "difference of There's a difference of eight years between them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which two things being compared are not the same, or the fact of not being the same:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We try to teach the kids the difference between right and wrong.",
          "[ C ] We’d like better seats, but if the difference in price is too much, we’ll keep what we have."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "differences": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way in which two or more things which you are comparing are not the same:",
        "examples": [
          "difference between What's the difference between an ape and a monkey?",
          "difference in Is there any significant difference in quality between these two items?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "settle your differences They had a terrible argument a few weeks ago, but now they've settled their differences.",
          "resolve your differences They need to resolve their differences quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree:",
        "examples": [
          "have a difference of opinion about They had a difference of opinion about their child's education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount by which one thing is different from another:",
        "examples": [
          "age difference What is the age difference between you and your sister?",
          "price difference Much of the price difference is due to higher taxes.",
          "difference in There's a big difference in age between them.",
          "difference of There's a difference of eight years between them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which two things being compared are not the same, or the fact of not being the same:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We try to teach the kids the difference between right and wrong.",
          "[ C ] We’d like better seats, but if the difference in price is too much, we’ll keep what we have."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "differential": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of difference between things that are compared:",
        "examples": [
          "price differential There's a substantial price differential between the two cars.",
          "wage differential As graduates and non-graduates get older, the wage differential widens.",
          "pay differential The pay differential between employees and management is too great.",
          "differential between The differential between male and female earnings increased over the period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on a difference:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a differential salary structure based on employees' experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between two amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s anywhere from a $1000 to $2400 price differential between the vehicles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difference in pay between different industries or between groups of employees within an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a pay/wage/salary differential",
          "maintain/reduce/justify a differential In order to maintain differentials we propose a 3% increase for all pay grades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difference in an amount, for example, a difference in price between the same product sold in different areas:",
        "examples": [
          "a price/cost differential The company is free to maintain the price differential between a low price market such as the USA and a high price market such as the UK.",
          "When the interest rate differential between the euro and other currencies changes, foreign exchange dealers react."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extra charge added to the price of shares when they are sold in a quantity that is less than the usual quantity:",
        "examples": [
          "The differential for odd lots (fewer than 100 shares) is added to the price for the purchaser."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "treating different groups of people or things differently:",
        "examples": [
          "The WTO recognizes the need for differential treatment for developing countries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "differentiate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show or find the difference between things that are compared:",
        "examples": [
          "differentiate between We do not differentiate between our employees on the basis of their race, religion, or national origin.",
          "differentiate something from something Most consumers have no trouble differentiating our brand's cereal from our leading competitor's.",
          "Service providers are all keen to differentiate themselves from their competitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something different:",
        "examples": [
          "differentiate something from something The slate roof differentiates this house from others in the area.",
          "We look for features that differentiate the products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of cells or tissue) to develop specialized structures or functions:",
        "examples": [
          "The cell divides and differentiates to form new, specialized tissue.",
          "differentiate into Embryonic stem cells are able to differentiate into any cell type.",
          "differentiate to Such cell lines can be induced to differentiate to cells that produce insulin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate the derivative of a function:",
        "examples": [
          "Differentiate the following functions with respect to x."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use different teaching materials and methods within the same lesson to suit the abilities and needs of different students:",
        "examples": [
          "This approach allows me to differentiate my instruction for all my students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or find the difference between one thing and another, or between things that are compared:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] What differentiates wheat from other crops is that it is almost exclusively used as a food product.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The axons are like phone wires that carry the signals that allow the brain to differentiate between various smells."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show how a product or company is different from other similar ones and what its advantages are, especially in order to attract a particular group of consumers:",
        "examples": [
          "differentiate sth from sth The company wanted a website that would differentiate them from their competitors.",
          "In order to differentiate our service, it was decided that the brochure would depart from the traditional format."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or find a difference between people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "A purchase tax can differentiate between luxuries and necessities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the quality or feature that makes one thing different from another:",
        "examples": [
          "differentiate sth from sth Customers may wonder what differentiates one type of beer from another."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "differentiates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show or find the difference between things that are compared:",
        "examples": [
          "differentiate between We do not differentiate between our employees on the basis of their race, religion, or national origin.",
          "differentiate something from something Most consumers have no trouble differentiating our brand's cereal from our leading competitor's.",
          "Service providers are all keen to differentiate themselves from their competitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something different:",
        "examples": [
          "differentiate something from something The slate roof differentiates this house from others in the area.",
          "We look for features that differentiate the products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of cells or tissue) to develop specialized structures or functions:",
        "examples": [
          "The cell divides and differentiates to form new, specialized tissue.",
          "differentiate into Embryonic stem cells are able to differentiate into any cell type.",
          "differentiate to Such cell lines can be induced to differentiate to cells that produce insulin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate the derivative of a function:",
        "examples": [
          "Differentiate the following functions with respect to x."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use different teaching materials and methods within the same lesson to suit the abilities and needs of different students:",
        "examples": [
          "This approach allows me to differentiate my instruction for all my students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or find the difference between one thing and another, or between things that are compared:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] What differentiates wheat from other crops is that it is almost exclusively used as a food product.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The axons are like phone wires that carry the signals that allow the brain to differentiate between various smells."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show how a product or company is different from other similar ones and what its advantages are, especially in order to attract a particular group of consumers:",
        "examples": [
          "differentiate sth from sth The company wanted a website that would differentiate them from their competitors.",
          "In order to differentiate our service, it was decided that the brochure would depart from the traditional format."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or find a difference between people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "A purchase tax can differentiate between luxuries and necessities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the quality or feature that makes one thing different from another:",
        "examples": [
          "differentiate sth from sth Customers may wonder what differentiates one type of beer from another."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "differently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not the same:",
        "examples": [
          "be treated differently Are girls treated differently?",
          "behave differently He didn't really behave any differently around her than with anyone else.",
          "act differently Most people will act differently if they know they are on TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "We want to do things differently.",
          "He tended to look at things a bit differently."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "differing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be not like something or someone else, either physically or in another way:",
        "examples": [
          "differ in The twins look alike, but they differ in temperament.",
          "differ from His views differ considerably from those of his parents.",
          "differ significantly The findings of the various studies differ significantly.",
          "differ markedly This advice differs markedly from conventional thinking about innovation.",
          "differ greatly The two studies differ greatly in their approach to the topic.",
          "differ between The incidence of the illness differs greatly between men and women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree:",
        "examples": [
          "differ on Economists differ on the cause of inflation.",
          "beg to differ with I beg to differ with you on that point."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "difficult": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "needing skill or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "a difficult problem/choice/task/language",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It will be very difficult to prove that they are guilty.",
          "make it difficult for someone to do something Many things make it difficult for women to reach the top in US business.",
          "it is difficult doing something It is extremely difficult being a single parent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not friendly, easy to deal with, or behaving well:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The manager is difficult to deal with/a difficult person to deal with.",
          "His wife is a very difficult woman.",
          "mainly UK Please children, don't be so difficult!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not easy or simple; hard to do or to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a difficult choice, but I’ve got to decide which job is better."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Difficult also means having problems:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s in a difficult situation and could go bankrupt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is difficult is not easy to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "I loved him, but he could be difficult at times."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "difficulties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not being easy to do or understand:",
        "examples": [
          "with difficulty We finished the job, but only with great difficulty.",
          "difficulty of The difficulty of the task excited them.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She had great difficulty finding a job.",
          "have difficulty \"Did you have any difficulty finding the theatre?\" \"No, your directions were excellent.\"",
          "have difficulty in People with asthma have difficulty in breathing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "have difficulties We had a few difficulties a year or so ago, but they are all in the past.",
          "personal difficulties He is reluctant to talk about his personal difficulties.",
          "financial difficulties Let your bank know if you are experiencing financial difficulties.",
          "learning difficulties She teaches at a school for children with learning difficulties.",
          "encounter difficulties People learning a new language often encounter some difficulties at first.",
          "difficulty arises An unforeseen difficulty has arisen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have problems or be in a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "A ship is in difficulties off the coast of Ireland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not being easy, or of being hard to do or understand:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He has some difficulty hearing people when they speak softly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A difficulty is also a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually pl ] In 1986 he experienced financial difficulties and was forced to sell his business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "difficulty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not being easy to do or understand:",
        "examples": [
          "with difficulty We finished the job, but only with great difficulty.",
          "difficulty of The difficulty of the task excited them.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She had great difficulty finding a job.",
          "have difficulty \"Did you have any difficulty finding the theatre?\" \"No, your directions were excellent.\"",
          "have difficulty in People with asthma have difficulty in breathing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "have difficulties We had a few difficulties a year or so ago, but they are all in the past.",
          "personal difficulties He is reluctant to talk about his personal difficulties.",
          "financial difficulties Let your bank know if you are experiencing financial difficulties.",
          "learning difficulties She teaches at a school for children with learning difficulties.",
          "encounter difficulties People learning a new language often encounter some difficulties at first.",
          "difficulty arises An unforeseen difficulty has arisen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have problems or be in a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "A ship is in difficulties off the coast of Ireland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not being easy, or of being hard to do or understand:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He has some difficulty hearing people when they speak softly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A difficulty is also a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually pl ] In 1986 he experienced financial difficulties and was forced to sell his business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diffuse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) spread in many directions:",
        "examples": [
          "Television is a powerful means of diffusing knowledge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause a gas or liquid to) spread through or into a surrounding substance by mixing with it:",
        "examples": [
          "diffuse into Oxygen diffuses from the lungs into the bloodstream.",
          "The drop of red dye diffused slowly in the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "spread out and not directed in one place:",
        "examples": [
          "a diffuse light",
          "The company has become large and diffuse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not clear or easy to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "a diffuse literary style"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread or cause something to spread in many directions:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Television is a powerful means of diffusing knowledge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To diffuse is also to make something less noticeable or weaker:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The guide tried to diffuse the tension with his grin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not dense but spread out over a large area or space:",
        "examples": [
          "The smoke may have been too diffuse to detect."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dig": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to break up and move soil using a tool, a machine, or your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "Digging (in) the garden is good exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a hole by moving soil:",
        "examples": [
          "The tunnel was dug with the aid of heavy machinery.",
          "The dog was digging a hole to hide its bone in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push the side of someone's body quickly with your elbow (= the middle part of the arm where it bends) often as a way of sharing a private joke with that person or to get their attention:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sitting next to me so I dug him in the ribs, hoping he'd shut up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in volleyball (= a game in which two teams on either side of a high net use their hands to hit a large ball over the net), to receive the ball with both hands together and flat arms and the knees bent, preventing the ball from touching the ground after it has been hit hard downwards or served (= hit across the net to start the game), and then passing it to another player on your team:",
        "examples": [
          "To dig, the player must anticipate the spike and be prepared to quickly dive in any direction.",
          "Although the setter runs the team's attack, they must also be ready to receive a serve, block, and dig a ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like or understand something:",
        "examples": [
          "Hey, I really dig those shoes!",
          "You dig my meaning, man?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a remark that is intended to criticize, embarrass, or make a joke about someone:",
        "examples": [
          "take a dig at He's always taking a dig at me.",
          "have a dig at UK He's always having a dig at me.",
          "make a dig at She spotted an opportunity to make a dig at the government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of carefully removing soil and objects from an area of historical interest:",
        "examples": [
          "archaeological dig An archaeological dig uncovered the ruins of a medieval village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in volleyball (= a game in which two teams on either side of a high net use their hands to hit a large ball over the net), the act of receiving the ball with both hands together and flat arms and the knees bent, preventing the ball from touching the ground after it has been hit hard downwards or served (= hit across the net to start the game), and then passing it to another player on your team:",
        "examples": [
          "She was named Defensive Player of the Week for volleyball after averaging 7.5 digs per game last weekend.",
          "The dig shot requires players to get low and to stop the ball touching the ground, and when completed successfully it provides accurate and consistent passing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "in digs Many students in London have to live in digs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move and break up earth using a tool, a machine, or your hands, or to make a hole, channel, etc. by moving and breaking up earth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Friends came with rakes and shovels ready to dig into the earth.",
          "[ M ] I was planning to go out and dig up some hibiscus plants.",
          "[ T ] Most people out in the country have to dig their own wells."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press or push strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "He dug his hand into his pocket, searching for a quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a criticism, esp. a remark about someone that does not seem intentional but actually is:",
        "examples": [
          "His reference to how busy we were was a dig at us for forgetting to greet him properly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of removing earth to find objects of interest to history or science",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "digest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change food in your stomach into substances that your body can use:",
        "examples": [
          "I find that I don't digest meat easily.",
          "Sit still and allow your meal to digest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to read or hear new information and take the necessary time to understand it:",
        "examples": [
          "This chapter is so difficult to digest, I'll have to read it again later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short written report providing the most important parts of a larger piece of writing, or one containing recent news:",
        "examples": [
          "digest of A digest of the research findings is now available.",
          "The company publishes a monthly digest of its activities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the body of a living creature) to chemically change food into smaller forms that the body can absorb and use:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Some people have difficulty digesting milk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take information into your mind in a way that gives you the ability to use it:",
        "examples": [
          "He could digest an enormous amount of information with amazing speed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short written report containing the most important parts of a longer piece, or a short written report of recent news:",
        "examples": [
          "The Sunday newspaper includes a digest of last week’s major stories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company digests another company that it has bought, it makes the action successful, so that the new bigger company is able to make a profit, etc:",
        "examples": [
          "The high street lender has digested the acquisition of fund manager Scottish Widows and is ready for another acquisition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "digestion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process by which your body digests food, or your ability to digest food:",
        "examples": [
          "aid digestion Discover how eating raw food helps balance your body and aids digestion.",
          "poor/good/strong digestion",
          "UK also a poor/good/strong digestion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability of the body to change food chemically so that it can be used",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "digestive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the digestion of food:",
        "examples": [
          "the digestive process"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slightly sweet biscuit made from wholemeal flour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the body’s process of changing food chemically into a form that it can use:",
        "examples": [
          "the digestive system"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "digger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine used for digging:",
        "examples": [
          "a mechanical digger"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who mines for gold (= removes it from under the ground)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an Australian soldier, especially one who fought in the First World War",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "digging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of breaking up and moving soil or creating a hole in it using a tool, a machine, or your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "She went out into the garden to do some digging.",
          "The digging stopped around 6 pm when a body was discovered.",
          "Much of the work - the digging of trenches, the laying of rail tracks - was done by convicts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of searching very carefully to discover secret or forgotten information:",
        "examples": [
          "After doing some digging, we found three especially interesting names on the list.",
          "Further digging revealed that the offshore corporation also owned several other small businesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in volleyball (= a game in which two teams on either side of a high net use their hands to hit a large ball over the net), the act of receiving the ball with both hands together and flat arms and the knees bent, preventing the ball from touching the ground after it has been hit hard downwards or served (= hit across the net to start the game), and then passing it to another player on your team:",
        "examples": [
          "Digging is essential to a successful defence.",
          "You need to be able to get into a good position for digging, angling your arms to the target."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "digit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any one of the ten numbers 0 to 9:",
        "examples": [
          "The number 345 contains three digits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a finger, thumb, or toe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any one of the numbers 0 through 9:",
        "examples": [
          "6735 is a four-digit number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the fingers or toes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any one of the ten written numbers 0 to 9:",
        "examples": [
          "Your password should contain a mixture of letters and digits.",
          "a four-digit/10-digit, etc. number"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say whether a number is between 1 and 9, between 10 and 99, between 101 and 999, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He forecast that double-digit inflation would return.",
          "single-digit, etc. losses/gains",
          "in single/double, etc. digits His popularity has fallen so far, his poll ratings are now in single digits."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "digital": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "recording or storing information as a series of the numbers 1 and 0, to show that a signal is present or absent:",
        "examples": [
          "digital data"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using or relating to digital signals and computer technology :",
        "examples": [
          "a digital recording",
          "a digital camera",
          "digital TV"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using or relating to computers and the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "The digital revolution has made it much easier for us to work from home.",
          "Social media is an essential tool in a digital world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing information in the form of an electronic image:",
        "examples": [
          "a digital clock/display",
          "a digital watch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "recording or showing information in the form of numbers, esp. 0 and 1:",
        "examples": [
          "The old movie was re-released with digital sound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A digital watch or clock shows the time with numbers that change as the time changes.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "using a system that can be used by a computer and other electronic equipment, in which information is sent and received in electronic form as a series of the numbers 1 and 0:",
        "examples": [
          "digital content/data/information",
          "digital camera/photography/image",
          "digital television/TV/radio",
          "After the switchover all our TV channels went digital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to computer technology, especially the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "The business has invested heavily in the latest digital technology.",
          "In the digital world, the tools available to a marketer are utterly different.",
          "The magazine that year ranked YouTube as one of its top ten digital brands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing information as whole numbers rather than in another form such as a picture, graph, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The unit has a clear digital display showing the temperature and humidity.",
          "a digital watch/clock/alarm clock"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "digitally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that records or stores information as a series of the numbers 1 and 0, to show that a signal is present or absent:",
        "examples": [
          "ISDN can transfer data completely digitally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that uses or relates to digital signals and computer technology:",
        "examples": [
          "Sound and pictures can be stored digitally.",
          "All outgoing calls will be digitally recorded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows information in the form of an electronic image:",
        "examples": [
          "Original oil paintings can be reproduced digitally and printed out on canvas via computer.",
          "Candlelight isn't conducive to capturing food digitally."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "digits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any one of the ten numbers 0 to 9:",
        "examples": [
          "The number 345 contains three digits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a finger, thumb, or toe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any one of the numbers 0 through 9:",
        "examples": [
          "6735 is a four-digit number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the fingers or toes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any one of the ten written numbers 0 to 9:",
        "examples": [
          "Your password should contain a mixture of letters and digits.",
          "a four-digit/10-digit, etc. number"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say whether a number is between 1 and 9, between 10 and 99, between 101 and 999, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He forecast that double-digit inflation would return.",
          "single-digit, etc. losses/gains",
          "in single/double, etc. digits His popularity has fallen so far, his poll ratings are now in single digits."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dignified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "controlled, serious, and calm, and therefore deserving respect:",
        "examples": [
          "a tall, dignified woman",
          "dignified silence He has maintained a dignified silence about the rumours.",
          "The defeated candidate gave a dignified speech in which he congratulated his rival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "serious and graceful in manner or style in a way that deserves respect:",
        "examples": [
          "a quiet, dignified person"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dignify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be respected and considered important",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be respected and considered important when that is not deserved:",
        "examples": [
          "dignify something with something I'm not even going to dignify that stupid question with an answer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dignitaries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has an important position in a society:",
        "examples": [
          "Several foreign dignitaries attended the ceremony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has an important position in a society:",
        "examples": [
          "His responsibilities included welcoming visiting dignitaries from foreign countries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dignity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "calm, serious, and controlled behaviour that makes people respect you:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a man of dignity and calm determination.",
          "She has a quiet dignity about her.",
          "I think everyone should be able to die with dignity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the importance and value that a person has, that makes other people respect them or makes them respect themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "How could you wear something so indecent? Have you no dignity?",
          "In hospital, she felt stripped of all her dignity.",
          "He longs for a society in which the dignity of all people is recognized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of a person that makes him or her deserving of respect, sometimes shown in behavior or appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "Laws of privacy are designed to protect the dignity of individuals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "digs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "in digs Many students in London have to live in digs.",
          "I spent three years in student digs.",
          "It was a small, purpose-built apartment, much like my student digs.",
          "I'd spent three years in London as a student and was familiar with life in grotty digs.",
          "He'd been kicked out of his digs for the third time.",
          "It was past midnight and she had to get back to her digs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dilated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wider or further open than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "dilated pupils"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dilation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being larger or more open than usual",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of becoming wider or more open:",
        "examples": [
          "dilation of blood vessels"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in the shape of a figure in which is it made larger or smaller according to a scale (= relationship of sizes)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dildo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object shaped like and used in place of a penis, for giving sexual pleasure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a stupid person, especially a man:",
        "examples": [
          "He acts like a real dildo after he's had a few drinks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dildos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object shaped like and used in place of a penis, for giving sexual pleasure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a stupid person, especially a man:",
        "examples": [
          "He acts like a real dildo after he's had a few drinks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dilemma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two different things you could do:",
        "examples": [
          "face a dilemma She faces the dilemma of disobeying her father or losing the man she loves.",
          "in a dilemma She's in a dilemma because she feels she would lose out if she tried to transfer her pension fund elsewhere.",
          "dilemma over The president is clearly in a dilemma over how to tackle the crisis.",
          "dilemma about There's a real dilemma about how to respond.",
          "moral dilemma Secrets often present a moral dilemma for adolescents.",
          "ethical dilemma True ethical dilemmas are complex and have no easy answers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a choice has to be made between possibilities that will all have results you do not want:",
        "examples": [
          "The dilemma was over how to protect a charming little island and at the same time allow economic development on it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dilettante": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is or seems to be interested in a subject, but whose understanding of it is not very deep or serious:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a bit of a dilettante as far as wine is concerned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is or seems to be interested in a subject, but who is not involved with it in a serious and determined way:",
        "examples": [
          "To serious artists, he was merely a dilettante."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diligence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of working carefully and with a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "She hoped that her diligence would be noticed at work.",
          "The exhibition has been researched with extraordinary diligence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "diligent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "careful and using a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "a diligent student",
          "diligent about Leo is very diligent about his work.",
          "diligent in Their lawyer was extremely diligent in preparing their case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done in a careful and detailed way:",
        "examples": [
          "The discovery was made after years of diligent research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "careful and serious in your work, or done in a careful and determined way:",
        "examples": [
          "a diligent worker",
          "They made diligent efforts to carry out their programs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a herb whose seeds and thin feathery leaves are used in cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "dill pickles",
          "1 tsp fresh dill, chopped"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an herb whose seeds and leaves are used to flavor foods in cooking",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "diluted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a liquid weaker by mixing in something else:",
        "examples": [
          "After the stock is done and strained, you can dilute it as necessary.",
          "dilute something with something Dilute the juice with water before you drink it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the strength of a feeling, action, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "These measures are designed to dilute public fears about the product's safety."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not giving or having much light:",
        "examples": [
          "The lamp gave out a dim light.",
          "He sat in a dim corner of the waiting room.",
          "We could see a dim (= not easily seen) shape in the fog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your eyes are dim, you cannot see very well.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you remember slightly, but not very well:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a dim recollection of having met her before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not very clever:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a nice guy, but a little dim.",
          "UK Don't be so dim!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not likely to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's prospects for the future are rather dim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (make something) become less bright:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone dimmed the lights.",
          "The lights dimmed and the curtains opened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (make a positive feeling or quality) become less strong:",
        "examples": [
          "Our hopes/expectations dimmed as the hours passed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not bright; not giving or having much light:",
        "examples": [
          "A dim bulb provides the only light in the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is dim is also not clear in your mind or memory or not likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "I had only a dim memory of a tall, slender man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make something less bright:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] In the middle of the storm, the lights suddenly dimmed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an American or Canadian coin that has the value of ten cents",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement of players on the defence in American football that uses six defensive backs:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach called for a dime formation to counter the offence's passing strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, an act of passing (= throwing) the ball to another player in a very precise (= exact) way so that it is easy for the other player to score:",
        "examples": [
          "He threw a dime to Foster beneath the basket for an easy two points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US and Canada, a coin worth ten cents",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an American or Canadian coin that is worth ten cents:",
        "examples": [
          "I gave the boy two dimes to buy himself some candy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in expressions to refer to a very small amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "All these suggestions will help boost your employees' morale and won't cost a dime.",
          "He has always paid his own way and never asked me for a single dime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very common or of very little value:",
        "examples": [
          "Good ideas are a dime a dozen. It's putting them into practice that's the difficult part."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dimension": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a measurement of something in a particular direction, especially its height, length, or width:",
        "examples": [
          "dimensions of Please specify the dimensions (= the height, length and width) of the room.",
          "a building of vast dimensions (= size)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part or feature or way of considering something:",
        "examples": [
          "His personality has several dimensions.",
          "new dimension These weapons add a new dimension to modern warfare.",
          "There is a spiritual dimension to her poetry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measurement of something in a particular direction, esp. its height, length, or width:",
        "examples": [
          "The dimensions of the room are 26 feet by 15 feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part or quality of a thing or situation that has an effect on the way you think about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The new script gave the story a psychological dimension."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measurement of something in a particular direction, especially its height, length, or width:",
        "examples": [
          "The estate agent's brochure specifies the dimensions of each room.",
          "approximate/exact/precise dimensions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part or feature of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Good managers will analyse every dimension of job satisfaction.",
          "One other dimension of e-commerce readiness is integration between information systems.",
          "The information-based economy has the potential to add a new dimension to economic success."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dimensional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having many different features or qualities, especially in a way that makes something seem real; not too simple:",
        "examples": [
          "I would say all the characters are strong, dimensional, fully-imagined women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or appearing to have height, length, and width; not flat:",
        "examples": [
          "The recycling facility uses mechanical equipment to separate dimensional items - cans, plastic and juice or milk boxes - from flat paper items."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the dimensions (= measurements such as height, length, or width) of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The project was a challenge because of the dimensional limitations of the space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having measurements in the stated directions:",
        "examples": [
          "a three-dimensional figure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having measurements in one or more different directions, esp. height, length, or width:",
        "examples": [
          "a three-dimensional figure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a thing or situation) having one or more parts or qualities that have an effect on the way you think about it:",
        "examples": [
          "a multi-dimensional problem"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a particular number of dimensions (= measurements or features):",
        "examples": [
          "a three-dimensional figure",
          "The response to future crises needs to be multi-dimensional."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dimensions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a measurement of something in a particular direction, especially its height, length, or width:",
        "examples": [
          "dimensions of Please specify the dimensions (= the height, length and width) of the room.",
          "a building of vast dimensions (= size)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part or feature or way of considering something:",
        "examples": [
          "His personality has several dimensions.",
          "new dimension These weapons add a new dimension to modern warfare.",
          "There is a spiritual dimension to her poetry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measurement of something in a particular direction, esp. its height, length, or width:",
        "examples": [
          "The dimensions of the room are 26 feet by 15 feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part or quality of a thing or situation that has an effect on the way you think about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The new script gave the story a psychological dimension."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measurement of something in a particular direction, especially its height, length, or width:",
        "examples": [
          "The estate agent's brochure specifies the dimensions of each room.",
          "approximate/exact/precise dimensions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part or feature of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Good managers will analyse every dimension of job satisfaction.",
          "One other dimension of e-commerce readiness is integration between information systems.",
          "The information-based economy has the potential to add a new dimension to economic success."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dimes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an American or Canadian coin that has the value of ten cents",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement of players on the defence in American football that uses six defensive backs:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach called for a dime formation to counter the offence's passing strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, an act of passing (= throwing) the ball to another player in a very precise (= exact) way so that it is easy for the other player to score:",
        "examples": [
          "He threw a dime to Foster beneath the basket for an easy two points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US and Canada, a coin worth ten cents",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an American or Canadian coin that is worth ten cents:",
        "examples": [
          "I gave the boy two dimes to buy himself some candy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in expressions to refer to a very small amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "All these suggestions will help boost your employees' morale and won't cost a dime.",
          "He has always paid his own way and never asked me for a single dime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very common or of very little value:",
        "examples": [
          "Good ideas are a dime a dozen. It's putting them into practice that's the difficult part."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diminish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to reduce or be reduced in size or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't want to diminish her achievements, but she did have a lot of help.",
          "These memories will not be diminished by time.",
          "What he did has seriously diminished him in many people's eyes.",
          "diminish greatly We've seen our house diminish greatly in value over the last six months.",
          "diminish significantly Pumpkins must be harvested and sold before Halloween or their value diminishes significantly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce or be reduced in size or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The threat of inflation is diminishing.",
          "[ T ] A single-payer system would diminish the bureaucratic cost of health care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce or be reduced in size, importance, or value:",
        "examples": [
          "If consumers start losing confidence, it will diminish demand for household goods.",
          "Investors can diversify their holdings in order to diminish risk.",
          "Over a period of several years, these securities diminished in value and the corporation went bankrupt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diminished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A diminished musical interval (= the amount by which one note is higher or lower than another) is one semitone (= the smallest difference between two notes) less than aperfect interval:",
        "examples": [
          "The diminished fifth is considered to be a scary-sounding interval.",
          "What do you get when you put a diminished chord together with an augmented chord?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dimmed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dimmer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for changing the brightness of an electric light, often combined with a switch to turn the light on and off",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dimple": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small hollow place, especially one that appears on a person's face when they smile:",
        "examples": [
          "Freddie was an angelic-looking child with blond, curly hair, blue eyes, and dimples.",
          "The pane of glass had a small dimple in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small hollow place, esp. in a person’s face and usually considered attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a dimple in his chin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dimples": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small hollow place, especially one that appears on a person's face when they smile:",
        "examples": [
          "Freddie was an angelic-looking child with blond, curly hair, blue eyes, and dimples.",
          "The pane of glass had a small dimple in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small hollow place, esp. in a person’s face and usually considered attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a dimple in his chin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "din": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a loud, unpleasant confused noise that lasts for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "din of the din of the traffic",
          "I had to shout to make myself heard above the din.",
          "make a din The children were making a terrible din."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud and unpleasant noise or mixture of noises, esp. one that continues for some time:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher had to yell to be heard over the din."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Deutsches Institut für Normung: the German organization, known in English as the German Institute for Standardization, that sets standards for products and services",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to eat the main meal of the day, usually in the evening:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate dining alone.",
          "We dined by candlelight.",
          "dine with He once dined with the president of France."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat a meal in a restaurant and then leave without paying:",
        "examples": [
          "If you dine and dash, the restaurant can call the police on you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat, esp. the main meal of the day, usually in the evening:",
        "examples": [
          "He dined alone that night.",
          "This evening we’ll be dining out (= having an evening meal away from home)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat the main meal of the day, usually in the evening:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate dining alone.",
          "We dined by candlelight.",
          "dine with He once dined with the president of France."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat a meal in a restaurant and then leave without paying:",
        "examples": [
          "If you dine and dash, the restaurant can call the police on you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is eating a meal, especially in a restaurant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, a small informal and inexpensive restaurant, often at the side of the road",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who eats a meal, esp. in a restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "He comes in very early – he’s an early diner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A diner is a cheap, informal restaurant that traditionally is long and narrow and looks like part of a train, in which people sit at a counter (= long table) and also in booths (= partly enclosed areas on either side of a table).",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "diners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is eating a meal, especially in a restaurant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, a small informal and inexpensive restaurant, often at the side of the road",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who eats a meal, esp. in a restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "He comes in very early – he’s an early diner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A diner is a cheap, informal restaurant that traditionally is long and narrow and looks like part of a train, in which people sit at a counter (= long table) and also in booths (= partly enclosed areas on either side of a table).",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a short ringing sound like a bell",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage the surface of something slightly by hitting it:",
        "examples": [
          "She was worried she might ding the car beside her when she parked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak angrily to or criticize someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Auditors dinged the agency for some of its practices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short ringing sound like that made by a bell",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small damaged area on a surface where something has hit it:",
        "examples": [
          "She had the ding in the paintwork repaired."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dinged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a short ringing sound like a bell",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage the surface of something slightly by hitting it:",
        "examples": [
          "She was worried she might ding the car beside her when she parked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak angrily to or criticize someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Auditors dinged the agency for some of its practices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short ringing sound like that made by a bell",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small damaged area on a surface where something has hit it:",
        "examples": [
          "She had the ding in the paintwork repaired."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dinghy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small open boat:",
        "examples": [
          "an inflatable/motorized dinghy",
          "He was transferred to the ship by dinghy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small sailing boat:",
        "examples": [
          "a dinghy race"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, open boat powered by rowing (= using long poles with flat ends to push through the water), a motor, or sails, used for pleasure or for moving people to or from a ship",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dinging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a short ringing sound like a bell",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage the surface of something slightly by hitting it:",
        "examples": [
          "She was worried she might ding the car beside her when she parked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak angrily to or criticize someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Auditors dinged the agency for some of its practices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short ringing sound like that made by a bell",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small damaged area on a surface where something has hit it:",
        "examples": [
          "She had the ding in the paintwork repaired."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dingo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of wild dog found in Australia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a short ringing sound like a bell",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage the surface of something slightly by hitting it:",
        "examples": [
          "She was worried she might ding the car beside her when she parked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak angrily to or criticize someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Auditors dinged the agency for some of its practices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short ringing sound like that made by a bell",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small damaged area on a surface where something has hit it:",
        "examples": [
          "She had the ding in the paintwork repaired."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dingy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dark and often also dirty:",
        "examples": [
          "a dingy room/corridor",
          "Her hair was a dingy brown colour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a place or material) dark and unattractive esp. because of being dirty or not cared for:",
        "examples": [
          "The stores seemed old and dingy, their lights too dim and their ceilings too low."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat the main meal of the day, usually in the evening:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate dining alone.",
          "We dined by candlelight.",
          "dine with He once dined with the president of France."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat a meal in a restaurant and then leave without paying:",
        "examples": [
          "If you dine and dash, the restaurant can call the police on you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dink": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit a ball gently and accurately:",
        "examples": [
          "The midfielder then dinked a shot over the diving goalie and into the net.",
          "He ran at the ball at high speed and then tried to dink it over the line.",
          "The middle hitter dinked the ball behind the blockers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gentle and accurate hit of a ball:",
        "examples": [
          "Both players only bothered to approach the net when the other played a little dink.",
          "At match point, she finessed a perfect dink across the net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for double (or dual) income no kids: a member of a couple in which both partners earn money and have no children:",
        "examples": [
          "DINKS are often the target of marketing for luxury items such as expensive cars and vacations.",
          "Most of my friends are single or DINK couples who do not live with their parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for double/dual income no kids: used to refer to either one of a couple who both have jobs and who have no children:",
        "examples": [
          "Luxury goods are marketed to DINKs, who are more likely to have the disposable income needed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dinky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small:",
        "examples": [
          "UK approving She's got dinky little (= small and charming) feet.",
          "US disapproving They live in a dinky one-room apartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for double income no kids yet: a member of a young couple in which both partners earn a lot of money and are able to spend it on themselves because they have no children:",
        "examples": [
          "This area is too expensive for most people to live in, but it's particularly popular with dinkies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very small or slight:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a dinky little apartment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dinner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the main meal of the day, usually the meal you eat in the evening but sometimes, in Britain, the meal eaten in the middle of the day:",
        "examples": [
          "have dinner We were just having (our) dinner.",
          "We had some friends over for dinner on Saturday.",
          "candlelit dinner a romantic candlelit dinner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal social occasion in the evening at which a meal is served, or the meal itself:",
        "examples": [
          "hold a dinner They held a dinner to celebrate his retirement.",
          "Many prominent people were on the guest list for the dinner.",
          "He organized a dinner consisting of several fish courses.",
          "a charity/society/formal dinner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main meal of the day, whether eaten in the evening or in the middle part of the day:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The restaurant is open for dinner from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.",
          "[ U ] What’s for dinner (= What food are we having for our main meal)?",
          "[ U ] Conversation around the dinner table was always lively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dinner is also a formal social occasion in the evening at which a meal is served:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There will be a black-tie dinner and fund-raiser for Jubilee Housing on April 18th at the Mayflower Hotel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dinners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the main meal of the day, usually the meal you eat in the evening but sometimes, in Britain, the meal eaten in the middle of the day:",
        "examples": [
          "have dinner We were just having (our) dinner.",
          "We had some friends over for dinner on Saturday.",
          "candlelit dinner a romantic candlelit dinner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal social occasion in the evening at which a meal is served, or the meal itself:",
        "examples": [
          "hold a dinner They held a dinner to celebrate his retirement.",
          "Many prominent people were on the guest list for the dinner.",
          "He organized a dinner consisting of several fish courses.",
          "a charity/society/formal dinner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main meal of the day, whether eaten in the evening or in the middle part of the day:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The restaurant is open for dinner from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.",
          "[ U ] What’s for dinner (= What food are we having for our main meal)?",
          "[ U ] Conversation around the dinner table was always lively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dinner is also a formal social occasion in the evening at which a meal is served:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There will be a black-tie dinner and fund-raiser for Jubilee Housing on April 18th at the Mayflower Hotel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dinnertime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time at which the main meal of the day is eaten",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dinosaur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of reptile that became extinct about 65,000,000 years ago. There were many different types of dinosaur, some of which were extremely large.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old-fashioned person or thing that people no longer consider to be useful:",
        "examples": [
          "This computer's a dinosaur, isn't it?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reptile (= cold-blooded animal), some types of which were extremely large, that stopped existing a very long time ago",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dinosaur is also something that is old and that has not been able to change when conditions have changed and is therefore no longer useful:",
        "examples": [
          "The old car was a gas-guzzling dinosaur and we had to get rid of it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dinosaurs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of reptile that became extinct about 65,000,000 years ago. There were many different types of dinosaur, some of which were extremely large.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old-fashioned person or thing that people no longer consider to be useful:",
        "examples": [
          "This computer's a dinosaur, isn't it?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reptile (= cold-blooded animal), some types of which were extremely large, that stopped existing a very long time ago",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dinosaur is also something that is old and that has not been able to change when conditions have changed and is therefore no longer useful:",
        "examples": [
          "The old car was a gas-guzzling dinosaur and we had to get rid of it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diocese": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area controlled by a bishop",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the Roman Catholic Church) the area that is under the control of a bishop (= priest of high rank)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "diorama": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a model that shows a situation, such as a historical event or animals in their natural environment, in a way that looks real:",
        "examples": [
          "Dioramas are three-dimensional.",
          "At the museum there was a diorama of local wildlife."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dioxide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical substance consisting of two atoms of oxygen combined with one atom of another element:",
        "examples": [
          "carbon/sulphur dioxide"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put something into a liquid for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "dip something in something Dip the fish in the batter, then drop it into the hot oil.",
          "dip something into something She dipped her toe into the pool to see how cold it was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put sheep for a short time into a container of liquid containing chemicals that kill harmful insects on the sheep's bodies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go down to a lower level:",
        "examples": [
          "As you turn the corner, the road dips suddenly.",
          "The sun dipped below the horizon.",
          "House prices dipped in the first three months of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the beam from the lights at the front of a vehicle point down:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll dazzle oncoming drivers if you don't dip your headlights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cold, thick sauce that you eat by dipping pieces of uncooked vegetable or biscuits, etc. into it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick swim:",
        "examples": [
          "dip in a dip in the sea/pool"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special liquid used for cleaning, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a silver dip",
          "sheep dip"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of something that is at a lower level or a movement to a lower level:",
        "examples": [
          "a dip in the road",
          "dip in A sudden dip in temperature led to ice forming on the roads overnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short time spent considering a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "dip into We begin our dip into local history by examining the town's origins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something briefly into a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "He dipped his doughnut in the coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go down to a lower level; become less or lower:",
        "examples": [
          "Beans and lettuce may suffer if temperatures dip below freezing.",
          "Stock market prices dipped slightly, losing four points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small drop in the amount or level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "After the yellow house, there’s a dip in the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick sauce you can put crackers, raw vegetables, etc., into before eating them.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dip is also a quick swim:",
        "examples": [
          "He took a dip in the pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go down to a lower level, often by a small amount or for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "House prices are likely to dip in the first three months of the year.",
          "dip from sth to sth Employment gains dipped from 2.6% to only 1.7%.",
          "Group sales dipped by 4% last quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start very carefully to do or become involved in something that you are not experienced at:",
        "examples": [
          "Ordinary investors need to feel they are getting a good deal when they dip their toes into the stock market.",
          "If you are keen to dip your toes into European funds, there are a number to choose from."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend some of your money on something:",
        "examples": [
          "She admitted that she had been forced to dip into her own pocket to make up a funding shortfall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in something, or the fact of something moving to a lower level:",
        "examples": [
          "The dip in revenue does not mean the industry's several-year winning streak is coming to an end.",
          "The newspaper is reporting the third straight monthly dip in advertising.",
          "suffer/experience a dip Nearly all of our members have experienced a dip in their business this year.",
          "a sharp/slight dip"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diphtheria": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious infectious disease that causes fever and difficulty in breathing and swallowing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious infectious disease that causes fever and difficulty in breathing and swallowing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "diploma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a qualification given by a college or university to show that you have passed a particular exam or finished your studies:",
        "examples": [
          "diploma in a diploma in business studies",
          "US a high school diploma"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document given by a school, college, or university to show that you have successfully completed a course of study:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s hard to find a good job if you don’t have a high school diploma."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diplomacy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the management of relationships between countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Diplomacy has so far failed to bring an end to the fighting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skill in dealing with people without offending or upsetting them:",
        "examples": [
          "It took all her tact and diplomacy to persuade him not to resign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the management of relationships between countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Quiet diplomacy is sometimes better than public threats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Diplomacy is also the ability to control a difficult situation without upsetting anyone:",
        "examples": [
          "It took all her diplomacy to persuade him not to resign."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diplomat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official whose job is to represent one country in another, and who usually works in an embassy:",
        "examples": [
          "a Spanish/British diplomat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is skilled at dealing with difficult situations in a way that does not offend people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who officially represents a country’s interests in a foreign country:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a skilled diplomat and an expert negotiator."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diplomatic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving diplomats or the management of the relationships between countries:",
        "examples": [
          "diplomatic negotiations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "acting in a way that does not cause offence:",
        "examples": [
          "Ask him nicely - be diplomatic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving the management of relationships between countries:",
        "examples": [
          "He began the diplomatic discussions that resulted in the establishment of NATO."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that someone is diplomatic, you mean that the person is able to control a difficult situation without upsetting anyone:",
        "examples": [
          "Lawyers should be diplomatic in dealing with a judge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diplomats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official whose job is to represent one country in another, and who usually works in an embassy:",
        "examples": [
          "a Spanish/British diplomat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is skilled at dealing with difficult situations in a way that does not offend people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who officially represents a country’s interests in a foreign country:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a skilled diplomat and an expert negotiator."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dipped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dipper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small railway in an amusement park that travels very quickly along a narrow track that slopes and bends suddenly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of seven bright stars that can only be seen in the northern part of the world",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of seven bright stars that can be seen in the northern part of the world",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dipping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put something into a liquid for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "dip something in something Dip the fish in the batter, then drop it into the hot oil.",
          "dip something into something She dipped her toe into the pool to see how cold it was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put sheep for a short time into a container of liquid containing chemicals that kill harmful insects on the sheep's bodies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go down to a lower level:",
        "examples": [
          "As you turn the corner, the road dips suddenly.",
          "The sun dipped below the horizon.",
          "House prices dipped in the first three months of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the beam from the lights at the front of a vehicle point down:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll dazzle oncoming drivers if you don't dip your headlights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cold, thick sauce that you eat by dipping pieces of uncooked vegetable or biscuits, etc. into it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick swim:",
        "examples": [
          "dip in a dip in the sea/pool"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special liquid used for cleaning, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a silver dip",
          "sheep dip"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of something that is at a lower level or a movement to a lower level:",
        "examples": [
          "a dip in the road",
          "dip in A sudden dip in temperature led to ice forming on the roads overnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short time spent considering a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "dip into We begin our dip into local history by examining the town's origins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something briefly into a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "He dipped his doughnut in the coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go down to a lower level; become less or lower:",
        "examples": [
          "Beans and lettuce may suffer if temperatures dip below freezing.",
          "Stock market prices dipped slightly, losing four points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small drop in the amount or level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "After the yellow house, there’s a dip in the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick sauce you can put crackers, raw vegetables, etc., into before eating them.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dip is also a quick swim:",
        "examples": [
          "He took a dip in the pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go down to a lower level, often by a small amount or for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "House prices are likely to dip in the first three months of the year.",
          "dip from sth to sth Employment gains dipped from 2.6% to only 1.7%.",
          "Group sales dipped by 4% last quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start very carefully to do or become involved in something that you are not experienced at:",
        "examples": [
          "Ordinary investors need to feel they are getting a good deal when they dip their toes into the stock market.",
          "If you are keen to dip your toes into European funds, there are a number to choose from."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend some of your money on something:",
        "examples": [
          "She admitted that she had been forced to dip into her own pocket to make up a funding shortfall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in something, or the fact of something moving to a lower level:",
        "examples": [
          "The dip in revenue does not mean the industry's several-year winning streak is coming to an end.",
          "The newspaper is reporting the third straight monthly dip in advertising.",
          "suffer/experience a dip Nearly all of our members have experienced a dip in their business this year.",
          "a sharp/slight dip"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very serious or extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "in dire need of These people are in dire need of help.",
          "dire warning He gave a dire warning that an earthquake was imminent.",
          "dire consequences This decision will have dire consequences for local people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought her latest book was dire!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very serious or extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "Cheating will bring dire consequences."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "direct": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "going in a straight line towards somewhere or someone without stopping or changing direction:",
        "examples": [
          "direct route Taxi drivers do not always take the most direct route to your destination.",
          "Is there a direct train to Edinburgh?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without anyone or anything else being involved or between:",
        "examples": [
          "She decided to take direct control of the project.",
          "He denied that he had any direct involvement in the deal.",
          "Do you have any direct experience of this kind of work?",
          "direct result He left as a direct result of what she said.",
          "direct consequence Scientists say that heavier rainfalls are a direct consequence of global warming.",
          "direct link There is a direct link between smoking and lung cancer.",
          "direct connection This particular allegation has no direct connection to last year's events."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong light or heat that has nothing protecting and separating you from it:",
        "examples": [
          "This plant should be kept out of direct sunlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a relation who is related to you through one of your parents, not through an aunt or uncle, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Diana is a direct descendant of Robert Peel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete:",
        "examples": [
          "direct contrast His behaviour is in direct contrast to his cousin's.",
          "the direct opposite of She's very thoughtful - the direct opposite of her sister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is direct says what they think in a very honest way without worrying about other people's opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "I like her open and direct manner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a straight line towards somewhere without stopping or changing direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Does this bus go direct to the airport?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without anyone or anything else being involved or between:",
        "examples": [
          "I intended to go direct to the manager with my complaint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or be in charge of an activity, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She directs a large charity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell people the direction in which they must drive:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a police officer directing the traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of a film or play and tell the actors how to play their parts:",
        "examples": [
          "He wanted to give up acting and start directing (his own films).",
          "\"Jaws\" was directed by Steven Spielberg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to aim something in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "be directed at Was that remark directed at me?",
          "be directed towards Why is all their anger directed towards you?",
          "be directed against Criticism was directed against the manufacturers of the product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone how to get somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "direct someone to somewhere Could you direct me to the airport?",
          "I couldn't find the station, so I asked someone if they could direct me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone, especially officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge directed the defendant to remain silent.",
          "She claimed that her boss directed her to submit false training reports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without having to stop or change direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Does this train go direct to Edinburgh?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without anything or anyone else being involved or in between:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I dial this number direct or do I have to go through the switchboard?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "going in a straight line toward somewhere or someone without stopping or changing direction and without anything coming in between:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there a direct flight to Madison, or do we have to change planes in Chicago?",
          "This plant should be kept out of direct sunlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Direct also means without anyone or anything else being involved:",
        "examples": [
          "She fired the principal and took direct control of the school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Direct also means very honest in saying what you mean:",
        "examples": [
          "Her manner was businesslike and direct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to aim something in a particular direction or at particular people:",
        "examples": [
          "His criticism was directed at everybody who disagreed with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To direct is also to show someone the particular way to get somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you direct me to the nearest bus stop?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or be in charge of an activity, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] General Eisenhower directed the allied forces in World War II."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When someone directs a movie, play, etc., that person tells the actors how to play their parts.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an order or instruction to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge directed the defendant to be quiet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without anything or anyone else being involved:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I dial this number direct or do I have to go through the operator?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without anyone or anything else being involved or coming between two people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "She decided to take direct control of the project.",
          "He had had no direct involvement with the deal.",
          "Have you any direct experience of this kind of work?",
          "The managers talked about the need for more direct communication between employees.",
          "We do not and cannot accept any direct compensation or gifts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening as an immediate effect of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Delays in project schedules are often the direct result of cutting costs.",
          "We hope that the increase in the marketing budget will have a direct impact on sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "going to a place without any stops or changes in direction:",
        "examples": [
          "a direct flight/route"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or be in charge of an activity, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She directs a large charity.",
          "They've appointed someone from outside the organization to direct the fiscal review."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to aim something in a particular direction, or at a particular person or group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "direct sth toward(s) sb This sales promotion is directed toward retail customers.",
          "direct sth to sth/sb Please direct concerns and queries to the project administrator.",
          "Any future donations will be directed to the housing fund.",
          "We need to direct the board's attention to this matter immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without anything or anyone else being involved, or coming between two people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I dial this number direct or do I have to go through the switchboard?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without making a stop or a change in direction:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not sure if you can fly direct to Buenos Aires from here."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "directed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or be in charge of an activity, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She directs a large charity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell people the direction in which they must drive:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a police officer directing the traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of a film or play and tell the actors how to play their parts:",
        "examples": [
          "He wanted to give up acting and start directing (his own films).",
          "\"Jaws\" was directed by Steven Spielberg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to aim something in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "be directed at Was that remark directed at me?",
          "be directed towards Why is all their anger directed towards you?",
          "be directed against Criticism was directed against the manufacturers of the product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone how to get somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "direct someone to somewhere Could you direct me to the airport?",
          "I couldn't find the station, so I asked someone if they could direct me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone, especially officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge directed the defendant to remain silent.",
          "She claimed that her boss directed her to submit false training reports."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "directing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or be in charge of an activity, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She directs a large charity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell people the direction in which they must drive:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a police officer directing the traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of a film or play and tell the actors how to play their parts:",
        "examples": [
          "He wanted to give up acting and start directing (his own films).",
          "\"Jaws\" was directed by Steven Spielberg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to aim something in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "be directed at Was that remark directed at me?",
          "be directed towards Why is all their anger directed towards you?",
          "be directed against Criticism was directed against the manufacturers of the product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone how to get somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "direct someone to somewhere Could you direct me to the airport?",
          "I couldn't find the station, so I asked someone if they could direct me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone, especially officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge directed the defendant to remain silent.",
          "She claimed that her boss directed her to submit false training reports."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "direction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the position towards which someone or something moves or faces:",
        "examples": [
          "in a direction \"No, go that way,\" I said, pointing in the opposite direction.",
          "in the direction of He was going in the direction of the bedroom.",
          "They drove away in opposite directions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "instructions that you give to someone about how to find a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone directions Can you give me directions to your house?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area or position that someone is in:",
        "examples": [
          "She keeps looking in my direction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to find places or to know which direction to go:",
        "examples": [
          "a good sense of direction"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "control or instruction:",
        "examples": [
          "under the direction of The project was under the direction of a well-known academic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information or orders telling you what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "the directions I couldn't understand the directions on the packet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that someone or something changes or develops:",
        "examples": [
          "the direction something is taking There is disagreement over the direction the project is taking.",
          "change of direction Her latest album represents a change of direction for her.",
          "a step in the right direction This plan isn't perfect, but it's a step in the right direction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position toward which someone or something moves or faces:",
        "examples": [
          "Cars were facing every direction after slamming into each other on the icy road.",
          "I glanced in her direction (= toward her).",
          "You’re headed in the direction of (= toward) Toronto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Directions are instructions about how to find the place you are looking for:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re lost – let’s stop and ask (for) directions ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being in charge or in control:",
        "examples": [
          "Under her direction, the agency doubled in size."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "directions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "instructions that you give to someone about how to find a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone directions Can you give me directions to your house?",
          "directions to I asked a woman for directions to the nearest bus stop.",
          "\"Did you have any trouble finding the theatre?\" \"No, your directions were excellent.\"",
          "It's okay - she gave me directions to her apartment.",
          "Come on, let's stop and ask for directions.",
          "His directions weren't very clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information or orders telling you what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "the directions I couldn't understand the directions on the packet.",
          "He will be giving/issuing directions to judges on sentencing in the next few days.",
          "I just followed the directions on the box.",
          "The manufacturer's directions are usually very straightforward.",
          "I replaced half the oil called for in the directions with yoghurt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "directive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official instruction:",
        "examples": [
          "issue a directive The boss issued a directive about not using the fax machine.",
          "directive about He could not recall seeing any directives about the redundancies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official instruction or order:",
        "examples": [
          "A federal directive forbids fund-raising in government offices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official order or instruction:",
        "examples": [
          "the latest European directive on working hours",
          "a directive to do sth Under a directive to cut utility costs, one office building has installed skylights in conference rooms to reduce the need for artificial light.",
          "The new e-commerce directive should lay out better guidelines about when exactly an online contract is formed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "directives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official instruction:",
        "examples": [
          "issue a directive The boss issued a directive about not using the fax machine.",
          "directive about He could not recall seeing any directives about the redundancies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official instruction or order:",
        "examples": [
          "A federal directive forbids fund-raising in government offices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official order or instruction:",
        "examples": [
          "the latest European directive on working hours",
          "a directive to do sth Under a directive to cut utility costs, one office building has installed skylights in conference rooms to reduce the need for artificial light.",
          "The new e-commerce directive should lay out better guidelines about when exactly an online contract is formed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "directly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without anything else being involved or in between:",
        "examples": [
          "Our hotel room was directly above a construction site.",
          "The disease is directly linked to poor drainage systems.",
          "The sun shone directly in my eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "honestly, even when it might make people feel uncomfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "Let me answer that question directly.",
          "\"Did you tell him to go?\" \"Not directly, no.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very soon:",
        "examples": [
          "Dr Schwarz will be with you directly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "When you get home you're going directly to bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "immediately after:",
        "examples": [
          "Directly he was paid, he went out shopping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as soon as:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll be with you directly I've finished this letter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very soon or immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "Dr. Schwartz will be with you directly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without anything coming in between:",
        "examples": [
          "He went directly home (= without stopping anywhere first)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "director": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a manager of an organization, company, college, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "board of directors She served on the hospital's board of directors.",
          "director of She has become the director of the new information centre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone in charge of a school for very young children",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a film or play and tells the actors how to play their parts:",
        "examples": [
          "film director mainly UK In 1992, Lee finally became a film director.",
          "movie director mainly US Many movie directors have a genre they return to again and again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who directs the performance of an orchestra (= a group of musicians who play many different instruments together) or choir (= a group of people who sing together):",
        "examples": [
          "Under their director Harry Grindle, the choir performed some unaccompanied choral pieces.",
          "She became the orchestra's first ever female director."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in charge of an organization or of a particular part of a company’s business:",
        "examples": [
          "a marketing director"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A director is also a person who tells actors in a movie or play how to play their parts.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the managers who control a company or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He became director of the new Royal Lyceum Theatre Company",
          "serve as/act as a director She is retiring after serving as a director for two three-year terms.",
          "be made/be appointed/be elected (as) a director I joined the company in 1999 and was appointed director last year.",
          "resign/step down as director She told staff she would step down as director immediately.",
          "assistant/associate/deputy director"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who leads or controls a particular department or activity in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "director of marketing/communications/finance",
          "campaign/development director",
          "editorial director",
          "finance/marketing/policy director"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "directors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a manager of an organization, company, college, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "board of directors She served on the hospital's board of directors.",
          "director of She has become the director of the new information centre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone in charge of a school for very young children",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a film or play and tells the actors how to play their parts:",
        "examples": [
          "film director mainly UK In 1992, Lee finally became a film director.",
          "movie director mainly US Many movie directors have a genre they return to again and again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who directs the performance of an orchestra (= a group of musicians who play many different instruments together) or choir (= a group of people who sing together):",
        "examples": [
          "Under their director Harry Grindle, the choir performed some unaccompanied choral pieces.",
          "She became the orchestra's first ever female director."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in charge of an organization or of a particular part of a company’s business:",
        "examples": [
          "a marketing director"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A director is also a person who tells actors in a movie or play how to play their parts.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the managers who control a company or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He became director of the new Royal Lyceum Theatre Company",
          "serve as/act as a director She is retiring after serving as a director for two three-year terms.",
          "be made/be appointed/be elected (as) a director I joined the company in 1999 and was appointed director last year.",
          "resign/step down as director She told staff she would step down as director immediately.",
          "assistant/associate/deputy director"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who leads or controls a particular department or activity in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "director of marketing/communications/finance",
          "campaign/development director",
          "editorial director",
          "finance/marketing/policy director"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "directory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book that gives a list of names, addresses, or other facts:",
        "examples": [
          "a business directory",
          "a directory of hotels",
          "Look up their number in the telephone directory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of telephone numbers, names, addresses, or other information:",
        "examples": [
          "I found your address in the directory of university graduates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book that gives a list of names, addresses, or other facts:",
        "examples": [
          "Our idea was to create a local directory with information for new residents.",
          "be included/listed in a directory Many local businesses are listed in the directory.",
          "\"Which MBA?\" is a directory of more than 100 leading business schools in 16 countries.",
          "a business/trade directory",
          "an internet/online directory",
          "a phone directory"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area in a computer's memory where files or programs are stored:",
        "examples": [
          "Organize files and directories so all information is grouped.",
          "create/delete a directory",
          "copy sth into a directory First, copy the files into a new directory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "directs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "going in a straight line towards somewhere or someone without stopping or changing direction:",
        "examples": [
          "direct route Taxi drivers do not always take the most direct route to your destination.",
          "Is there a direct train to Edinburgh?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without anyone or anything else being involved or between:",
        "examples": [
          "She decided to take direct control of the project.",
          "He denied that he had any direct involvement in the deal.",
          "Do you have any direct experience of this kind of work?",
          "direct result He left as a direct result of what she said.",
          "direct consequence Scientists say that heavier rainfalls are a direct consequence of global warming.",
          "direct link There is a direct link between smoking and lung cancer.",
          "direct connection This particular allegation has no direct connection to last year's events."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong light or heat that has nothing protecting and separating you from it:",
        "examples": [
          "This plant should be kept out of direct sunlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a relation who is related to you through one of your parents, not through an aunt or uncle, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Diana is a direct descendant of Robert Peel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete:",
        "examples": [
          "direct contrast His behaviour is in direct contrast to his cousin's.",
          "the direct opposite of She's very thoughtful - the direct opposite of her sister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is direct says what they think in a very honest way without worrying about other people's opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "I like her open and direct manner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a straight line towards somewhere without stopping or changing direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Does this bus go direct to the airport?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without anyone or anything else being involved or between:",
        "examples": [
          "I intended to go direct to the manager with my complaint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or be in charge of an activity, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She directs a large charity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell people the direction in which they must drive:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a police officer directing the traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of a film or play and tell the actors how to play their parts:",
        "examples": [
          "He wanted to give up acting and start directing (his own films).",
          "\"Jaws\" was directed by Steven Spielberg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to aim something in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "be directed at Was that remark directed at me?",
          "be directed towards Why is all their anger directed towards you?",
          "be directed against Criticism was directed against the manufacturers of the product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone how to get somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "direct someone to somewhere Could you direct me to the airport?",
          "I couldn't find the station, so I asked someone if they could direct me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone, especially officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge directed the defendant to remain silent.",
          "She claimed that her boss directed her to submit false training reports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without having to stop or change direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Does this train go direct to Edinburgh?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without anything or anyone else being involved or in between:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I dial this number direct or do I have to go through the switchboard?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "going in a straight line toward somewhere or someone without stopping or changing direction and without anything coming in between:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there a direct flight to Madison, or do we have to change planes in Chicago?",
          "This plant should be kept out of direct sunlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Direct also means without anyone or anything else being involved:",
        "examples": [
          "She fired the principal and took direct control of the school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Direct also means very honest in saying what you mean:",
        "examples": [
          "Her manner was businesslike and direct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to aim something in a particular direction or at particular people:",
        "examples": [
          "His criticism was directed at everybody who disagreed with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To direct is also to show someone the particular way to get somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you direct me to the nearest bus stop?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or be in charge of an activity, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] General Eisenhower directed the allied forces in World War II."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When someone directs a movie, play, etc., that person tells the actors how to play their parts.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an order or instruction to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge directed the defendant to be quiet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without anything or anyone else being involved:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I dial this number direct or do I have to go through the operator?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without anyone or anything else being involved or coming between two people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "She decided to take direct control of the project.",
          "He had had no direct involvement with the deal.",
          "Have you any direct experience of this kind of work?",
          "The managers talked about the need for more direct communication between employees.",
          "We do not and cannot accept any direct compensation or gifts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening as an immediate effect of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Delays in project schedules are often the direct result of cutting costs.",
          "We hope that the increase in the marketing budget will have a direct impact on sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "going to a place without any stops or changes in direction:",
        "examples": [
          "a direct flight/route"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or be in charge of an activity, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She directs a large charity.",
          "They've appointed someone from outside the organization to direct the fiscal review."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to aim something in a particular direction, or at a particular person or group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "direct sth toward(s) sb This sales promotion is directed toward retail customers.",
          "direct sth to sth/sb Please direct concerns and queries to the project administrator.",
          "Any future donations will be directed to the housing fund.",
          "We need to direct the board's attention to this matter immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without anything or anyone else being involved, or coming between two people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I dial this number direct or do I have to go through the switchboard?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without making a stop or a change in direction:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not sure if you can fly direct to Buenos Aires from here."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dirigible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large aircraft without wings, consisting of a large bag filled with gas that is lighter than air and driven by engines. The pilot, passengers, etc. travel in a structure hanging below.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dirk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of dagger (= small pointed knife) used as a weapon in Scotland in the past",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dirt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dust, soil, or any substance that makes a surface not clean:",
        "examples": [
          "His coat was covered with dirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soil on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been digging in the dirt, planting seeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "solid waste:",
        "examples": [
          "dog dirt I got some dog dirt on my shoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant or bad details about someone's private life that are repeated or published to influence people's opinion of them in a negative way:",
        "examples": [
          "dig for dirt Journalists are always digging for (= trying to discover) dirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "earth or a substance like it that has gotten on the surface of something such as your skin:",
        "examples": [
          "I sat on the ground and got dirt on my pants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dirt is also loose earth on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "After the rain, the woods smelled of wet dirt and greenery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dirt is also the earth considered as a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The basement has a dirt floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "personal information about something wrong that someone has done:",
        "examples": [
          "They are more interested in looking for dirt than in reporting fairly about him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dirtier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "marked with dirt, mud, etc., or containing something such as pollution or bacteria:",
        "examples": [
          "Her face was dirty and tear-stained.",
          "Don't drink the water—it's dirty.",
          "Dirty needles can cause serious infections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfair, dishonest, or unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "dirty trick She played a dirty trick on me by telling me Diane was having a party when she wasn't.",
          "That's a dirty lie!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is connected with sex, in a way that many people think is offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "dirty joke It's not a good idea to tell dirty jokes in the office.",
          "dirty magazine She found some dirty magazines under his bed.",
          "dirty movie Has he been corrupted by watching all these dirty movies?",
          "dirty mind You have a really dirty mind!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to food that tastes good but is unhealthy, usually because it has a lot of things put on top of it that are high in fat, such as cheese or sauces:",
        "examples": [
          "They do a really good dirty burger stacked high with bacon, fried onions, and cheese.",
          "This dirty fries recipe (chips topped with bacon, onions, peppers, chilli sauce and lots of cheese) will have you licking your lips.",
          "We relish the forbidden, greasy pleasures of dirty food: burgers, ribs, and fried chicken.",
          "This dirty mac 'n' cheese comes with an extra creamy sauce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great/big:",
        "examples": [
          "The old power station's nothing but a dirty great blot on the landscape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something dirty:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't sit on the floor - you might dirty your dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having esp. dirt on the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He left his dirty towels on the bathroom floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfair or dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "That was a dirty trick – telling me you were out of town when you were right here all the time!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dirty is also used to emphasize how strongly you feel that something is wrong or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "That’s a dirty lie!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something to get dirt on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t sit on the ground – you’ll dirty your new suit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfair or dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "The rival company's dirty tricks campaign had cost it many millions of pounds.",
          "a dirty campaign/business",
          "dirty dealings/politics/tactics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing dangerous substances that may be harmful to the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "dirty air",
          "dirty coal plants"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something unpleasant or difficult for someone because they do not want to do it themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "The building societies have done the chancellor's dirty work for him, by cutting the cost of a mortgage in anticipation of a base rate cut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "produced quickly and without spending much money:",
        "examples": [
          "Developers make quick and dirty versions of the final product so that the client can interact with it and provide feedback."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dirtiest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "marked with dirt, mud, etc., or containing something such as pollution or bacteria:",
        "examples": [
          "Her face was dirty and tear-stained.",
          "Don't drink the water—it's dirty.",
          "Dirty needles can cause serious infections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfair, dishonest, or unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "dirty trick She played a dirty trick on me by telling me Diane was having a party when she wasn't.",
          "That's a dirty lie!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is connected with sex, in a way that many people think is offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "dirty joke It's not a good idea to tell dirty jokes in the office.",
          "dirty magazine She found some dirty magazines under his bed.",
          "dirty movie Has he been corrupted by watching all these dirty movies?",
          "dirty mind You have a really dirty mind!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to food that tastes good but is unhealthy, usually because it has a lot of things put on top of it that are high in fat, such as cheese or sauces:",
        "examples": [
          "They do a really good dirty burger stacked high with bacon, fried onions, and cheese.",
          "This dirty fries recipe (chips topped with bacon, onions, peppers, chilli sauce and lots of cheese) will have you licking your lips.",
          "We relish the forbidden, greasy pleasures of dirty food: burgers, ribs, and fried chicken.",
          "This dirty mac 'n' cheese comes with an extra creamy sauce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great/big:",
        "examples": [
          "The old power station's nothing but a dirty great blot on the landscape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something dirty:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't sit on the floor - you might dirty your dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having esp. dirt on the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He left his dirty towels on the bathroom floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfair or dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "That was a dirty trick – telling me you were out of town when you were right here all the time!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dirty is also used to emphasize how strongly you feel that something is wrong or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "That’s a dirty lie!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something to get dirt on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t sit on the ground – you’ll dirty your new suit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfair or dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "The rival company's dirty tricks campaign had cost it many millions of pounds.",
          "a dirty campaign/business",
          "dirty dealings/politics/tactics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing dangerous substances that may be harmful to the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "dirty air",
          "dirty coal plants"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something unpleasant or difficult for someone because they do not want to do it themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "The building societies have done the chancellor's dirty work for him, by cutting the cost of a mortgage in anticipation of a base rate cut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "produced quickly and without spending much money:",
        "examples": [
          "Developers make quick and dirty versions of the final product so that the client can interact with it and provide feedback."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dirty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "marked with dirt, mud, etc., or containing something such as pollution or bacteria:",
        "examples": [
          "Her face was dirty and tear-stained.",
          "Don't drink the water—it's dirty.",
          "Dirty needles can cause serious infections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfair, dishonest, or unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "dirty trick She played a dirty trick on me by telling me Diane was having a party when she wasn't.",
          "That's a dirty lie!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is connected with sex, in a way that many people think is offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "dirty joke It's not a good idea to tell dirty jokes in the office.",
          "dirty magazine She found some dirty magazines under his bed.",
          "dirty movie Has he been corrupted by watching all these dirty movies?",
          "dirty mind You have a really dirty mind!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to food that tastes good but is unhealthy, usually because it has a lot of things put on top of it that are high in fat, such as cheese or sauces:",
        "examples": [
          "They do a really good dirty burger stacked high with bacon, fried onions, and cheese.",
          "This dirty fries recipe (chips topped with bacon, onions, peppers, chilli sauce and lots of cheese) will have you licking your lips.",
          "We relish the forbidden, greasy pleasures of dirty food: burgers, ribs, and fried chicken.",
          "This dirty mac 'n' cheese comes with an extra creamy sauce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great/big:",
        "examples": [
          "The old power station's nothing but a dirty great blot on the landscape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something dirty:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't sit on the floor - you might dirty your dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having esp. dirt on the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He left his dirty towels on the bathroom floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfair or dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "That was a dirty trick – telling me you were out of town when you were right here all the time!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dirty is also used to emphasize how strongly you feel that something is wrong or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "That’s a dirty lie!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something to get dirt on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t sit on the ground – you’ll dirty your new suit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfair or dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "The rival company's dirty tricks campaign had cost it many millions of pounds.",
          "a dirty campaign/business",
          "dirty dealings/politics/tactics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing dangerous substances that may be harmful to the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "dirty air",
          "dirty coal plants"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something unpleasant or difficult for someone because they do not want to do it themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "The building societies have done the chancellor's dirty work for him, by cutting the cost of a mortgage in anticipation of a base rate cut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "produced quickly and without spending much money:",
        "examples": [
          "Developers make quick and dirty versions of the final product so that the client can interact with it and provide feedback."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "added to the front of some words to form their opposites:",
        "examples": [
          "to disagree",
          "a dishonest person"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something that shows a lack of respect for someone and is often intended to insult",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "disabilities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do, and that is usually permanent or lasts for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "a physical/learning disability",
          "She is deaf, but refuses to let her disability prevent her from doing what she wants to do.",
          "Trying to change attitudes to disability is an uphill struggle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "payments given by the government to help someone because they have an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult for them to work:",
        "examples": [
          "on disability I am on disability with four children so I have to spend as little as possible.",
          "He cannot read or write because of a childhood head injury and receives disability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a physical or mental condition that makes someone unable to act in a way that is considered usual for most people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The law bars discrimination against those with disabilities.",
          "[ U ] The regulations apply to people unable to work because of disability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illness, injury, or medical condition that makes it difficult for someone to do the things that other people do:",
        "examples": [
          "All service providers need to think about how they cater for customers with disabilities.",
          "If the injury caused by the job does not qualify as a disability, the employer is not legally obliged to find the employee other work.",
          "a physical/mental disability"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of having an illness, injury, or medical condition that makes it difficult to do the things that other people do:",
        "examples": [
          "The law prohibits workplace discrimination against employees because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, age, or national origin.",
          "short-term/long-term/permanent disability",
          "physical/mental disability",
          "disability allowance/claims/compensation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is paid by the government to someone who cannot work because of an illness, injury, or medical condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Terry used to work in a local factory but is now on disability because of an accident.",
          "a disability check"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disability": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do, and that is usually permanent or lasts for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "a physical/learning disability",
          "She is deaf, but refuses to let her disability prevent her from doing what she wants to do.",
          "Trying to change attitudes to disability is an uphill struggle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "payments given by the government to help someone because they have an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult for them to work:",
        "examples": [
          "on disability I am on disability with four children so I have to spend as little as possible.",
          "He cannot read or write because of a childhood head injury and receives disability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a physical or mental condition that makes someone unable to act in a way that is considered usual for most people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The law bars discrimination against those with disabilities.",
          "[ U ] The regulations apply to people unable to work because of disability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illness, injury, or medical condition that makes it difficult for someone to do the things that other people do:",
        "examples": [
          "All service providers need to think about how they cater for customers with disabilities.",
          "If the injury caused by the job does not qualify as a disability, the employer is not legally obliged to find the employee other work.",
          "a physical/mental disability"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of having an illness, injury, or medical condition that makes it difficult to do the things that other people do:",
        "examples": [
          "The law prohibits workplace discrimination against employees because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, age, or national origin.",
          "short-term/long-term/permanent disability",
          "physical/mental disability",
          "disability allowance/claims/compensation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is paid by the government to someone who cannot work because of an illness, injury, or medical condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Terry used to work in a local factory but is now on disability because of an accident.",
          "a disability check"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to have an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult for them to do the things that other people do:",
        "examples": [
          "She was disabled in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something such as (part of) a machine, system, or weapon from working:",
        "examples": [
          "This weapons system will destroy or disable any incoming missile.",
          "Disable the alarm system and then enter the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something or someone unable to act in the correct or usual way:",
        "examples": [
          "Thieves disabled the museum’s alarm system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn off a part of a computer system, or stop it from working in the normal way:",
        "examples": [
          "To disable a program or device, right-click its listing under the appropriate category and choose 'Disable'."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disabled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult to do some things that other people do:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident left him severely disabled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or intended for disabled people:",
        "examples": [
          "disabled access The library does not have disabled access."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disabled people as a group. This term is now considered offensive, and people usually prefer to say people with disabilities or disabled people.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking one or more of the physical or mental abilities that most people have:",
        "examples": [
          "a disabled war veteran",
          "US law requires that all public buildings be accessible to the disabled.",
          "They opened a group home for mentally disabled adults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having one or more of the physical or mental abilities that most people have:",
        "examples": [
          "disabled customers.",
          "Many meat packing workers say the work is so physically hard that they become disabled after only a few years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or intended for disabled people:",
        "examples": [
          "disabled access/facilities/parking The factory has very limited disabled access."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are disabled:",
        "examples": [
          "He went on to invent 250 other products for the disabled, including eating and drinking aids and wheelchair gadgets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disabling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of an illness, injury, or condition) making it difficult for someone to do the things that other people do:",
        "examples": [
          "a disabling illness",
          "He suffered a serious, permanent and disabling head injury."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disadvantage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a condition or situation that causes problems, especially one that causes something or someone to be less successful than other things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "One disadvantage of living in the town is the lack of safe places for children to play.",
          "We need to consider whether the disadvantages of the plan outweigh the advantages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a situation in which you are less likely to succeed than others:",
        "examples": [
          "He's at a disadvantage being so shy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to be less successful than most other people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "Teachers claim such measures could unfairly disadvantage ethnic minorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes a successful result less likely, esp. less likely for you than it is for others:",
        "examples": [
          "There are disadvantages to living in a rural area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are at a disadvantage, you are in a situation in which you are less likely to succeed than others:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt that being so young put her at a disadvantage for the executive position."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disaffected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "no longer supporting or being satisfied with an organization or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "disaffected voter The party needs to take steps to attract disaffected voters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Young people who are disaffected are no longer satisfied with society's values:",
        "examples": [
          "disaffected teenager It's hard to cope with a class of disaffected teenagers.",
          "disaffected youth There were serious riots among economically disaffected youths in some cities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling unhappy about and separate from an organization or idea that you once supported:",
        "examples": [
          "Charges of incompetence were made by disaffected members of the club."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disagree": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not have the same opinion, idea, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "disagree with I'm afraid I have to disagree with you.",
          "disagree on Me and my dad disagree on a lot of things.",
          "[ + that ] Few people would disagree that something should be done to reduce crime in the area.",
          "strongly disagree I strongly disagree with (= do not accept) the decision that has been made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two or more statements, ideas, sets of numbers, etc. disagree, they are not the same.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a different opinion or be unable to agree:",
        "examples": [
          "I disagree with you about that.",
          "Most scientists agree there is a risk, but disagree over the exact amount of risk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have the same opinion, idea, etc. as someone or to not agree with them:",
        "examples": [
          "disagree about/on sth The two sides in the pay dispute strongly disagree about raises.",
          "disagree with sb The sales manager and project manager still disagree with each other on pricing and product development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if two or more reports, ideas, sets of numbers, etc. disagree, they are not the same:",
        "examples": [
          "disagree about/on sth The studies disagreed, however, about whether shareholders of buying firms typically made tiny gains, or tiny losses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disagreeable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a disagreeable young man",
          "She said some very disagreeable things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant; unattractive:",
        "examples": [
          "The drinking water had a disagreeable oily taste."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disagreed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have the same opinion, idea, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "disagree with I'm afraid I have to disagree with you.",
          "disagree on Me and my dad disagree on a lot of things.",
          "[ + that ] Few people would disagree that something should be done to reduce crime in the area.",
          "strongly disagree I strongly disagree with (= do not accept) the decision that has been made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two or more statements, ideas, sets of numbers, etc. disagree, they are not the same.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "disagreement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an argument or a situation in which people do not have the same opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "disagreement over We had a disagreement over the fee for the work.",
          "disagreement about There is some disagreement about how to define a caregiver.",
          "in disagreement Literary critics were in total disagreement about the value of the book.",
          "disagreement with Following a disagreement with the management, he left to set up his own business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people have different opinions, or an inability to agree:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The candidates had few disagreements about the major issues."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disagreements": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an argument or a situation in which people do not have the same opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "disagreement over We had a disagreement over the fee for the work.",
          "disagreement about There is some disagreement about how to define a caregiver.",
          "in disagreement Literary critics were in total disagreement about the value of the book.",
          "disagreement with Following a disagreement with the management, he left to set up his own business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people have different opinions, or an inability to agree:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The candidates had few disagreements about the major issues."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disagrees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not have the same opinion, idea, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "disagree with I'm afraid I have to disagree with you.",
          "disagree on Me and my dad disagree on a lot of things.",
          "[ + that ] Few people would disagree that something should be done to reduce crime in the area.",
          "strongly disagree I strongly disagree with (= do not accept) the decision that has been made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two or more statements, ideas, sets of numbers, etc. disagree, they are not the same.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a different opinion or be unable to agree:",
        "examples": [
          "I disagree with you about that.",
          "Most scientists agree there is a risk, but disagree over the exact amount of risk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have the same opinion, idea, etc. as someone or to not agree with them:",
        "examples": [
          "disagree about/on sth The two sides in the pay dispute strongly disagree about raises.",
          "disagree with sb The sales manager and project manager still disagree with each other on pricing and product development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if two or more reports, ideas, sets of numbers, etc. disagree, they are not the same:",
        "examples": [
          "disagree about/on sth The studies disagreed, however, about whether shareholders of buying firms typically made tiny gains, or tiny losses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disappear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If people or things disappear, they go somewhere where they cannot be seen or found:",
        "examples": [
          "The search was called off for the sailors who disappeared in the storm.",
          "I can't find my keys anywhere - they've completely disappeared.",
          "disappear behind The sun disappeared behind a cloud.",
          "disappear into We looked for her but she had disappeared into the crowd.",
          "mysteriously disappear The movie is about a girl who mysteriously disappeared while on a picnic at Hanging Rock.",
          "disappear without trace I don't know how it's possible for a person to disappear without trace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to no longer exist:",
        "examples": [
          "disappear from These flowers are disappearing from our fields and woods.",
          "This is a way of life that is fast disappearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or thing) to go to a place or into a condition where the person or thing cannot be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "She disappeared into the house.",
          "He disappeared for a few hours (= went somewhere unknown).",
          "They watched the plane until it disappeared (= could no longer be seen)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disappearance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of someone or something disappearing:",
        "examples": [
          "A man was being questioned in connection with her disappearance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state or condition in which a person or thing cannot be seen or found:",
        "examples": [
          "The district attorney is looking into the disappearance of the money.",
          "Her disappearance remains unexplained."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disappearances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of someone or something disappearing:",
        "examples": [
          "A man was being questioned in connection with her disappearance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state or condition in which a person or thing cannot be seen or found:",
        "examples": [
          "The district attorney is looking into the disappearance of the money.",
          "Her disappearance remains unexplained."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disappeared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "people who have been killed by a government or army, usually for political reasons, and whose bodies have not been found",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "disappearing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people or things disappear, they go somewhere where they cannot be seen or found:",
        "examples": [
          "The search was called off for the sailors who disappeared in the storm.",
          "I can't find my keys anywhere - they've completely disappeared.",
          "disappear behind The sun disappeared behind a cloud.",
          "disappear into We looked for her but she had disappeared into the crowd.",
          "mysteriously disappear The movie is about a girl who mysteriously disappeared while on a picnic at Hanging Rock.",
          "disappear without trace I don't know how it's possible for a person to disappear without trace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to no longer exist:",
        "examples": [
          "disappear from These flowers are disappearing from our fields and woods.",
          "This is a way of life that is fast disappearing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disappears": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If people or things disappear, they go somewhere where they cannot be seen or found:",
        "examples": [
          "The search was called off for the sailors who disappeared in the storm.",
          "I can't find my keys anywhere - they've completely disappeared.",
          "disappear behind The sun disappeared behind a cloud.",
          "disappear into We looked for her but she had disappeared into the crowd.",
          "mysteriously disappear The movie is about a girl who mysteriously disappeared while on a picnic at Hanging Rock.",
          "disappear without trace I don't know how it's possible for a person to disappear without trace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to no longer exist:",
        "examples": [
          "disappear from These flowers are disappearing from our fields and woods.",
          "This is a way of life that is fast disappearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or thing) to go to a place or into a condition where the person or thing cannot be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "She disappeared into the house.",
          "He disappeared for a few hours (= went somewhere unknown).",
          "They watched the plane until it disappeared (= could no longer be seen)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disappoint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fail to satisfy someone or their hopes, wishes, etc., or to make someone feel unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I'm afraid I can't come after all.",
          "We don't want to disappoint the fans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to satisfy someone’s hopes or expectations:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate to disappoint you, but we don’t have the book you wanted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disappointed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unhappy because someone or something was not as good as you hoped or expected, or because something did not happen:",
        "examples": [
          "deeply disappointed We felt deeply disappointed when we heard the news.",
          "disappointed about I was so disappointed about her decision not to come.",
          "disappointed at They said they were disappointed at his negative attitude.",
          "bitterly disappointed I was bitterly disappointed to only come fifth.",
          "disappointed in His parents said that they were very disappointed in him.",
          "disappointed with The union negotiators were disappointed with the management's latest offer.",
          "[ + (that) ] She was disappointed (that) they hadn't phoned.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He was disappointed to find they'd already left.",
          "sorely disappointed If you're expecting Dad to let you borrow his car, you're going to be sorely disappointed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unhappy or discouraged because your hopes or expectations about something or someone were not satisfied:",
        "examples": [
          "Obviously, we were disappointed in the jury’s verdict.",
          "I’m disappointed by the way our team played today.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We were extremely disappointed to receive this information."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disappointing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel disappointed:",
        "examples": [
          "What a disappointing result!",
          "The response to our advertisement has been somewhat disappointing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not as good as you had hoped or expected; not satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "The team has had two disappointing seasons.",
          "Kerrigan finished the race a disappointing fifth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disappointment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being disappointed:",
        "examples": [
          "avoid disappointment Get tickets early to avoid disappointment.",
          "to someone’s disappointment To my disappointment (= sadness), he decided to leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that is not what you were hoping it would be:",
        "examples": [
          "The party turned out to be a huge disappointment.",
          "great disappointment The decision to abandon the project was a great disappointment to him.",
          "bitter disappointment He is certainly a bitter disappointment to the people of this country.",
          "disappointment to I always felt I was a disappointment to my parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the unhappiness or discouragement that results when your hopes or expectations have not been satisfied, or someone or something that is not as good as you had hoped or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Her disappointment showed on her face.",
          "[ C ] After two losing seasons, we felt he was a disappointment as a coach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disappointments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being disappointed:",
        "examples": [
          "avoid disappointment Get tickets early to avoid disappointment.",
          "to someone’s disappointment To my disappointment (= sadness), he decided to leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that is not what you were hoping it would be:",
        "examples": [
          "The party turned out to be a huge disappointment.",
          "great disappointment The decision to abandon the project was a great disappointment to him.",
          "bitter disappointment He is certainly a bitter disappointment to the people of this country.",
          "disappointment to I always felt I was a disappointment to my parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the unhappiness or discouragement that results when your hopes or expectations have not been satisfied, or someone or something that is not as good as you had hoped or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Her disappointment showed on her face.",
          "[ C ] After two losing seasons, we felt he was a disappointment as a coach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disapproval": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of having a negative opinion of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "disapproval of Although they said nothing, she could sense their disapproval of her suggestion.",
          "There was a note of disapproval in the teacher's voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the expression or feeling that something done or said is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The boy sensed his mother’s disapproval.",
          "He decided to marry her, to the great disapproval of his father."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disapprove": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to feel that something or someone is bad, wrong, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The survey showed that 32 percent of respondents approve, 54 percent disapprove, and the rest are undecided.",
          "disapprove of I strongly disapprove of underage drinking.",
          "strongly disapprove A majority of voters strongly disapproved of the decision to go to war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that something is wrong, or to have a bad opinion about someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people disapproved of the School Board’s decision to have students wear uniforms.",
          "They disapproved of his conduct."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disarm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take weapons away from someone, or to give up weapons or armies:",
        "examples": [
          "With one movement, she disarmed the man and pinned him against the wall.",
          "Many politicians argued that this was no time to disarm (= give up the country's weapons and army).",
          "disarm a bomb Experts successfully managed to disarm the bomb (= stop it from exploding)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone like you, especially when they had not expected to:",
        "examples": [
          "His frankness completely disarmed her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take weapons away from someone, or give up weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Store security guards disarmed him and held him for the police.",
          "[ I ] The revolutionary group refused to disarm.",
          "[ T ] Bomb experts disarmed the device (= made it unable to explode)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone begin to like you, esp. unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was disarmed by the older man’s wit and intelligence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disarmament": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking away or giving up weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "nuclear disarmament She said she supported nuclear disarmament.",
          "the disarmament of the militia"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in or limitation of the number of weapons in the armed forces of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "nuclear disarmament",
          "disarmament talks"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disarmed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take weapons away from someone, or to give up weapons or armies:",
        "examples": [
          "With one movement, she disarmed the man and pinned him against the wall.",
          "Many politicians argued that this was no time to disarm (= give up the country's weapons and army).",
          "disarm a bomb Experts successfully managed to disarm the bomb (= stop it from exploding)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone like you, especially when they had not expected to:",
        "examples": [
          "His frankness completely disarmed her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disarming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making someone like you, especially when they had not expected to:",
        "examples": [
          "He displayed a disarming honesty by telling them about his father's bankruptcy.",
          "With a disarming smile, O'Reilly tried to put her at ease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making someone begin to like you:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a disarming reason for arriving late – he was reading to his children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disarray": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being confused and having no organization or of being untidy:",
        "examples": [
          "in disarray Ever since the oil crisis, the industry has been in disarray.",
          "Her clothes were in disarray.",
          "throw something into disarray The news had thrown his plans into disarray."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a messy or confused condition, showing a lack of organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Many party members believe the campaign is in disarray.",
          "The apartment was in complete disarray."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disassembled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to separate something into its different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "This video shows you how to disassemble a television set."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disaster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an event that results in) great harm, damage, or death, or serious difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "An inquiry was ordered into the recent rail disaster (= a serious train accident).",
          "disaster for It would be a disaster for me if I lost my job.",
          "natural disaster This is one of the worst natural disasters ever to befall the area.",
          "spell disaster for Heavy and prolonged rain can spell disaster for many plants.",
          "disaster strikes Everything was going smoothly until suddenly disaster struck.",
          "recipe for disaster Inviting James and Ivan to dinner on the same evening was a recipe for disaster (= caused a very difficult situation) - they always argue with each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very unsuccessful or extremely bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The evening was a complete disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event causing great harm, damage, or suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C/U ] financial disaster",
          "[ U ] disaster aid/relief",
          "[ C ] Over 100 people died in the disaster.",
          "[ C ] The hurricane may be the costliest natural disaster in US history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. A disaster is also a complete failure:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Our last dinner party was an absolute disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden event that causes a lot of damage, such as a very bad fire, storm, or accident:",
        "examples": [
          "Insurance companies often charge extra to cover floods, earthquakes, or other natural disasters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely bad situation that can destroy a company’s plans, success, or ability to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "mean/spell disaster for sb A crash in real estate prices would mean financial disaster for the housing lenders.",
          "The $7.48 billion takeover quickly turned into a major disaster."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disasters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an event that results in) great harm, damage, or death, or serious difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "An inquiry was ordered into the recent rail disaster (= a serious train accident).",
          "disaster for It would be a disaster for me if I lost my job.",
          "natural disaster This is one of the worst natural disasters ever to befall the area.",
          "spell disaster for Heavy and prolonged rain can spell disaster for many plants.",
          "disaster strikes Everything was going smoothly until suddenly disaster struck.",
          "recipe for disaster Inviting James and Ivan to dinner on the same evening was a recipe for disaster (= caused a very difficult situation) - they always argue with each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very unsuccessful or extremely bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The evening was a complete disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event causing great harm, damage, or suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C/U ] financial disaster",
          "[ U ] disaster aid/relief",
          "[ C ] Over 100 people died in the disaster.",
          "[ C ] The hurricane may be the costliest natural disaster in US history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. A disaster is also a complete failure:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Our last dinner party was an absolute disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden event that causes a lot of damage, such as a very bad fire, storm, or accident:",
        "examples": [
          "Insurance companies often charge extra to cover floods, earthquakes, or other natural disasters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely bad situation that can destroy a company’s plans, success, or ability to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "mean/spell disaster for sb A crash in real estate prices would mean financial disaster for the housing lenders.",
          "The $7.48 billion takeover quickly turned into a major disaster."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disastrous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely bad or unsuccessful:",
        "examples": [
          "disastrous for Such a war would be disastrous for the country.",
          "This decision will have a disastrous impact on foreign policy.",
          "His first attempt was disastrous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing great harm, damage, or suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a disastrous mistake which he lived to regret.",
          "In 1837, there was a disastrous smallpox epidemic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. Something that is disastrous is a complete failure:",
        "examples": [
          "His attempt to play the piano was disastrous."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disband": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop being a group:",
        "examples": [
          "She formed a political group which disbanded a year later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a group) to stop existing, or to cause a group to stop existing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The managers planned to disband the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop existing as a group or organization, or to end a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The international department was disbanded due to budget cuts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disbanded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop being a group:",
        "examples": [
          "She formed a political group which disbanded a year later."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disbanding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop being a group:",
        "examples": [
          "She formed a political group which disbanded a year later."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disbelief": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of not being able to believe that something is true or real:",
        "examples": [
          "His response was one of complete disbelief.",
          "in disbelief She shook her head in disbelief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the refusal to believe that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "He shook his head in disbelief when I told him about the crash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disc": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a circular flat object:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog's name was engraved on a little metal disc attached to its collar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical record or a compact disc:",
        "examples": [
          "She hopes to top the charts again with her third studio disc.",
          "A DVD is a five-inch disc that plays video as well as music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of cartilage (= strong body tissue that stretches) between the bones in your back:",
        "examples": [
          "I was off work after suffering a ruptured disc in my back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Disc is also another name for a musical record or a CD:",
        "examples": [
          "This recording is available on disc and on tape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat circular object used for recording and storing music or films, for example, a CD or DVD",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "discard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to throw something away or get rid of it because you no longer want or need it:",
        "examples": [
          "Discarded food containers and bottles littered the streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of a card you are holding during a card game",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a card game, a card that you have got rid of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw away or get rid of something because you no longer want it:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut the melon in half and discard the seeds.",
          "He makes toys from things people discard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discarded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something away or get rid of it because you no longer want or need it:",
        "examples": [
          "Discarded food containers and bottles littered the streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of a card you are holding during a card game",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "discern": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear:",
        "examples": [
          "I could just discern a figure in the darkness.",
          "It is difficult to discern any pattern in these figures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to see, recognize, understand, or decide something:",
        "examples": [
          "He could discern the note of urgency in their voices.",
          "The exhibit is arranged in no important order that the viewer can discern."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discernible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be seen or understood:",
        "examples": [
          "The influence of Rodin is discernible in the younger artist.",
          "There is no discernible reason why this should be the case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be seen, recognized, or understood:",
        "examples": [
          "If there was meat in the soup, it was not discernible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discernment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to judge people and things well:",
        "examples": [
          "It's clear that you are a person of discernment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discharge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone officially to leave somewhere, especially a hospital or a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "be discharged from Patients were discharged from the hospital because the beds were needed by other people.",
          "More than half of all prisoners discharged are reconvicted within two years.",
          "be conditionally discharged UK A peace protester was conditionally discharged for twelve months (= allowed to go free only if they do not commit a crime again for this period of time)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out a substance, especially waste liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "Large amounts of dangerous waste are discharged daily by the factory.",
          "discharge into The oil that discharged into the sea seriously harmed a lot of birds and animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform a task, especially an official one:",
        "examples": [
          "discharge a duty The city must discharge its legal duty to house the homeless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay back or cancel a debt completely:",
        "examples": [
          "She filed for bankruptcy in 2010 and discharged her debts the following year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fire a gun, or to fire a shot from a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "The police stated that some 50 rounds had been discharged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission to leave the armed forces, a prison, or a hospital:",
        "examples": [
          "discharge from He returned home following his discharge from the Army.",
          "give someone a conditional discharge UK The judge gave him a one-year conditional discharge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending out waste liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "discharge of Thousands of fish were killed as a result of a discharge of poisonous chemicals from a nearby factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "liquid matter that comes from a part of the body and is often infected:",
        "examples": [
          "a vaginal discharge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the performance of duties or payment of money that is owed:",
        "examples": [
          "the discharge of his duties"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of firing a gun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to leave:",
        "examples": [
          "Allen was discharged from the hospital yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is discharged from a job is asked to leave it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out a substance, esp. waste matter:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The soapy water from the washing machine will discharge directly into the waste line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shoot a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A gun accidentally discharged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform a duty, esp. an official one:",
        "examples": [
          "He continued to discharge his duties as administrator of the fund."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of asking or allowing someone to leave a place, esp. a job:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] McCarthy held the rank of captain at the time of his discharge from the army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending a liquid or gas out of something, or the substance that comes out:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an oily discharge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A discharge is also liquid matter that comes from a part of the body.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone an official order or legal permission to end their duty in the army, a court, a prison, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge discharged the jury and ordered a retrial.",
          "He was honourably discharged from the Army three years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company or organization discharges an employee, it makes them leave their job:",
        "examples": [
          "discharge sb for sth Several of the directors were later discharged for mismanaging shareholder funds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a bankrupt person legal permission to stop owing a particular debt:",
        "examples": [
          "discharge a bankrupt First-time bankrupts are typically discharged automatically after 12 months.",
          "discharge a debt Bankruptcy laws generally won't let people discharge their student loan debt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay the total amount owed for a debt, loan, payment, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The company continues to discharge its loan repayment obligations in time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do an official task or duty:",
        "examples": [
          "discharge a duty/responsibility/obligation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business or factory discharges gas, chemicals, liquid waste, etc., it sends these substances into the air or water:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies must be issued a permit from the EPA before they are allowed to discharge.",
          "discharge sth into sth The mine has a federal permit to discharge mine wastewater into the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take goods off a ship or plane or to allow passengers to get off:",
        "examples": [
          "It took a whole day to discharge the ship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a debt, or an official order that ends someone’s duty to pay a debt:",
        "examples": [
          "Bankrupts must undergo credit counselling before receiving a discharge of their debts.",
          "loan discharges and cancellations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a waste substance that is sent into the air or water from a factory or business:",
        "examples": [
          "$1 billion was spent to reduce the plant’s mercury discharge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official order that ends someone’s job:",
        "examples": [
          "He sued the company for wrongful discharge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official order or legal permission to leave your duty in the army, a court, a prison, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "honourable/dishonourable discharge If convicted, his sentence will include a reduction in rank to private and a dishonourable discharge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing a task or duty that you must do:",
        "examples": [
          "discharge of duties/responsibilities Employees found to have committed any breaches in the discharge of their duties will be reprimanded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job or activity of getting goods or passengers off a ship or plane:",
        "examples": [
          "The west docks are used for the loading and discharge of cargo."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discharged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone officially to leave somewhere, especially a hospital or a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "be discharged from Patients were discharged from the hospital because the beds were needed by other people.",
          "More than half of all prisoners discharged are reconvicted within two years.",
          "be conditionally discharged UK A peace protester was conditionally discharged for twelve months (= allowed to go free only if they do not commit a crime again for this period of time)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out a substance, especially waste liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "Large amounts of dangerous waste are discharged daily by the factory.",
          "discharge into The oil that discharged into the sea seriously harmed a lot of birds and animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform a task, especially an official one:",
        "examples": [
          "discharge a duty The city must discharge its legal duty to house the homeless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay back or cancel a debt completely:",
        "examples": [
          "She filed for bankruptcy in 2010 and discharged her debts the following year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fire a gun, or to fire a shot from a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "The police stated that some 50 rounds had been discharged."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discharges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone officially to leave somewhere, especially a hospital or a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "be discharged from Patients were discharged from the hospital because the beds were needed by other people.",
          "More than half of all prisoners discharged are reconvicted within two years.",
          "be conditionally discharged UK A peace protester was conditionally discharged for twelve months (= allowed to go free only if they do not commit a crime again for this period of time)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out a substance, especially waste liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "Large amounts of dangerous waste are discharged daily by the factory.",
          "discharge into The oil that discharged into the sea seriously harmed a lot of birds and animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform a task, especially an official one:",
        "examples": [
          "discharge a duty The city must discharge its legal duty to house the homeless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay back or cancel a debt completely:",
        "examples": [
          "She filed for bankruptcy in 2010 and discharged her debts the following year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fire a gun, or to fire a shot from a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "The police stated that some 50 rounds had been discharged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission to leave the armed forces, a prison, or a hospital:",
        "examples": [
          "discharge from He returned home following his discharge from the Army.",
          "give someone a conditional discharge UK The judge gave him a one-year conditional discharge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending out waste liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "discharge of Thousands of fish were killed as a result of a discharge of poisonous chemicals from a nearby factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "liquid matter that comes from a part of the body and is often infected:",
        "examples": [
          "a vaginal discharge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the performance of duties or payment of money that is owed:",
        "examples": [
          "the discharge of his duties"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of firing a gun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to leave:",
        "examples": [
          "Allen was discharged from the hospital yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is discharged from a job is asked to leave it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out a substance, esp. waste matter:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The soapy water from the washing machine will discharge directly into the waste line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shoot a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A gun accidentally discharged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform a duty, esp. an official one:",
        "examples": [
          "He continued to discharge his duties as administrator of the fund."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of asking or allowing someone to leave a place, esp. a job:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] McCarthy held the rank of captain at the time of his discharge from the army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending a liquid or gas out of something, or the substance that comes out:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an oily discharge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A discharge is also liquid matter that comes from a part of the body.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone an official order or legal permission to end their duty in the army, a court, a prison, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge discharged the jury and ordered a retrial.",
          "He was honourably discharged from the Army three years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company or organization discharges an employee, it makes them leave their job:",
        "examples": [
          "discharge sb for sth Several of the directors were later discharged for mismanaging shareholder funds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a bankrupt person legal permission to stop owing a particular debt:",
        "examples": [
          "discharge a bankrupt First-time bankrupts are typically discharged automatically after 12 months.",
          "discharge a debt Bankruptcy laws generally won't let people discharge their student loan debt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay the total amount owed for a debt, loan, payment, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The company continues to discharge its loan repayment obligations in time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do an official task or duty:",
        "examples": [
          "discharge a duty/responsibility/obligation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business or factory discharges gas, chemicals, liquid waste, etc., it sends these substances into the air or water:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies must be issued a permit from the EPA before they are allowed to discharge.",
          "discharge sth into sth The mine has a federal permit to discharge mine wastewater into the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take goods off a ship or plane or to allow passengers to get off:",
        "examples": [
          "It took a whole day to discharge the ship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a debt, or an official order that ends someone’s duty to pay a debt:",
        "examples": [
          "Bankrupts must undergo credit counselling before receiving a discharge of their debts.",
          "loan discharges and cancellations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a waste substance that is sent into the air or water from a factory or business:",
        "examples": [
          "$1 billion was spent to reduce the plant’s mercury discharge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official order that ends someone’s job:",
        "examples": [
          "He sued the company for wrongful discharge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official order or legal permission to leave your duty in the army, a court, a prison, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "honourable/dishonourable discharge If convicted, his sentence will include a reduction in rank to private and a dishonourable discharge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing a task or duty that you must do:",
        "examples": [
          "discharge of duties/responsibilities Employees found to have committed any breaches in the discharge of their duties will be reprimanded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job or activity of getting goods or passengers off a ship or plane:",
        "examples": [
          "The west docks are used for the loading and discharge of cargo."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disciple": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes in the ideas and principles of someone famous and tries to live the way that person does or did:",
        "examples": [
          "an ardent disciple of Gandhi"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the twelve men who followed Jesus during his life:",
        "examples": [
          "Mary Magdalene told the Disciples, \"I have seen the Lord\"..\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes in the ideas of a leader, esp. a religious or political one, and tries to live according to those ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "Jesse Jackson was a disciple of Martin Luther King, Jr."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The Disciples were the twelve men who followed Jesus during his life.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "disciples": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the twelve men who followed Jesus during his life:",
        "examples": [
          "Mary Magdalene told the Disciples, \"I have seen the Lord\"..\"",
          "That was the point when Christ's divinity was revealed to the Disciples.",
          "In the Bible, Jesus washed the disciples' feet.",
          "In this painting, Christ is surrounded by the Disciples."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disciplinary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to discipline:",
        "examples": [
          "disciplinary measures/action (= punishment)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with the punishment of people who break the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "Some disciplinary action was obviously called for."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the methods used by companies for dealing with employees who break company rules or do not do their job properly:",
        "examples": [
          "Disciplinary measures could damage her career.",
          "the disciplinary board/committee/counsel",
          "disciplinary investigations/meetings",
          "a disciplinary memo/notice/letter"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discipline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "training that makes people more willing to obey or more able to control themselves, often in the form of rules, and punishments if these are broken, or the behaviour produced by this training:",
        "examples": [
          "parental/military/school discipline",
          "There should be tougher discipline in schools.",
          "(self) discipline I don't have enough (self) discipline to save money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to control yourself or other people, even in difficult situations:",
        "examples": [
          "Maintaining classroom discipline (= control of the students) is the first task of every teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area of study, especially a subject studied at a college or university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish someone:",
        "examples": [
          "be disciplined for A senior army officer has been disciplined for revealing secret government plans to the media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach someone to behave in a controlled way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'm trying to discipline myself to eat less chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "training that produces obedience or self-control, often in the form of rules and punishments if these are broken, or the obedience or self-control produced by this training:",
        "examples": [
          "military discipline"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Discipline is also the ability to control a mental activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Learning a foreign language requires discipline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area of study, esp. a subject studied at a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "an academic discipline"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He was disciplined for his bad conduct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the practice of making sure that people obey rules and do not cause problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Personnel rules are used to govern worker conduct and impose discipline on violators.",
          "the strict discipline of prison"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to make yourself do something, even if it is difficult, so that you can achieve a goal:",
        "examples": [
          "the discipline to do sth Working for a large firm gave him the confidence and discipline to start his own business.",
          "For most people, saving money requires a lot of self-discipline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject or a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "Our company actively recruits graduates for a wide range of disciplines including engineering, science, and business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with a worker who does not obey company rules, for example by giving them a written warning:",
        "examples": [
          "discipline sb for (doing) sth He was disciplined for serious misconduct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carefully control the way that you work, live, or behave, especially to achieve a goal:",
        "examples": [
          "discipline yourself to do sth Discipline yourself to clear out old files on a regular basis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disciplined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a very controlled way:",
        "examples": [
          "The young gymnasts who won the competition were a talented and disciplined team.",
          "Those children are well disciplined."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to carefully control the way that you work, live, or behave, especially to achieve a goal:",
        "examples": [
          "a disciplined manager",
          "disciplined with sth If you're disciplined with your money you could pay off a credit card within six months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disciplines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "training that makes people more willing to obey or more able to control themselves, often in the form of rules, and punishments if these are broken, or the behaviour produced by this training:",
        "examples": [
          "parental/military/school discipline",
          "There should be tougher discipline in schools.",
          "(self) discipline I don't have enough (self) discipline to save money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to control yourself or other people, even in difficult situations:",
        "examples": [
          "Maintaining classroom discipline (= control of the students) is the first task of every teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area of study, especially a subject studied at a college or university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish someone:",
        "examples": [
          "be disciplined for A senior army officer has been disciplined for revealing secret government plans to the media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach someone to behave in a controlled way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'm trying to discipline myself to eat less chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "training that produces obedience or self-control, often in the form of rules and punishments if these are broken, or the obedience or self-control produced by this training:",
        "examples": [
          "military discipline"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Discipline is also the ability to control a mental activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Learning a foreign language requires discipline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area of study, esp. a subject studied at a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "an academic discipline"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He was disciplined for his bad conduct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the practice of making sure that people obey rules and do not cause problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Personnel rules are used to govern worker conduct and impose discipline on violators.",
          "the strict discipline of prison"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to make yourself do something, even if it is difficult, so that you can achieve a goal:",
        "examples": [
          "the discipline to do sth Working for a large firm gave him the confidence and discipline to start his own business.",
          "For most people, saving money requires a lot of self-discipline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject or a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "Our company actively recruits graduates for a wide range of disciplines including engineering, science, and business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with a worker who does not obey company rules, for example by giving them a written warning:",
        "examples": [
          "discipline sb for (doing) sth He was disciplined for serious misconduct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carefully control the way that you work, live, or behave, especially to achieve a goal:",
        "examples": [
          "discipline yourself to do sth Discipline yourself to clear out old files on a regular basis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disclaimer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement saying that you are not legally responsible for something, such as the information given in a book or on the internet, or that you have no direct involvement in it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement giving up your legal claim to something or ending your connection with it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that you are not responsible for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The disclaimer reminded viewers that the movie is a drama, not a documentary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official statement in which you say you are not legally responsible for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The website's disclaimer states that shipments are only guaranteed when sent to residents in the UK."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disclose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something known publicly, or to show something that was hidden:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has disclosed profits of over £200 million.",
          "[ + that ] The police have disclosed that two officers are under internal investigation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give information to the public that was not previously known:",
        "examples": [
          "Terms of the agreement were not disclosed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give secret, private, or personal information because you must do so for financial, insurance, or legal reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "Shareholders are required to disclose their receipt of tax-exempt interest on their federal income tax returns.",
          "An applicant for insurance must disclose any information relevant to the insurer.",
          "disclose that The company was sued for false advertising when it failed to disclose that its \"diet\" foods contained high levels of saturated fat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disclosed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something known publicly, or to show something that was hidden:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has disclosed profits of over £200 million.",
          "[ + that ] The police have disclosed that two officers are under internal investigation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disclosing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something known publicly, or to show something that was hidden:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has disclosed profits of over £200 million.",
          "[ + that ] The police have disclosed that two officers are under internal investigation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disclosure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of making something known or the fact that is made known:",
        "examples": [
          "disclosure of Any public disclosure of this information would be very damaging to the company.",
          "The newspaper made damaging disclosures of management incompetence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that was not previously known, or the act of giving such information to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Some of the disclosures in the final report were very surprising.",
          "[ U ] Full financial disclosure is required."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a private financial record that a person or company must show to the government, investors, banks, etc. for business purposes, or the fact of making this record available:",
        "examples": [
          "Her financial disclosure describes her work for the company as \"consulting/media/public relations.\"",
          "Disclosure of sales and operating profit has confirmed the company's growth within the electronics sector."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making information available to an insurance company when you get insurance or make a claim (= ask for a payment), especially personal information about your health, age, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Insurers may request the disclosure of existing genetic test results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "private, personal, or secret information that you must tell to someone such as a court judge, the police, or a government organization, or the duty to give them this information:",
        "examples": [
          "The FDA requires pharmaceutical companies to provide full disclosure about the risks of their drug products."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disco": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an event where people dance to modern recorded music for entertainment, or a place where this often happens:",
        "examples": [
          "disco lights"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of music, popular in the 1970s, that people dance to in a nightclub",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people dance to recorded music for entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "disco dancing"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discomfort": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally, or something that causes this:",
        "examples": [
          "a little discomfort You may feel a little discomfort for a few days after the operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of not being comfortable, either from a physical cause or from a situation, or something that causes this feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] It’s clear that both parties have some degree of discomfort with the idea.",
          "[ U ] She laughed at his discomfort (= embarrassment)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Discomfort is also pain, usually not severe:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I could move my arm, but I had a lot of discomfort."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disconcerting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making someone feel uncertain and uncomfortable or worried:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a disconcerting silence.",
          "His message is deeply disconcerting for anyone who values democracy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disconnect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to unfasten something, especially to break the connection between a supply of electricity, gas, water, etc. and a device or piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "disconnect something from something Never try to fix a broken machine without disconnecting it from the electricity supply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop supplying electricity/gas/water/phone services, especially because money has not been paid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are disconnected while speaking on the phone, the phone connection is suddenly broken and you can no longer continue your conversation.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which two or more things are not connected in the way that they should be:",
        "examples": [
          "disconnect between The study found a disconnect between the state's social programs and some people who need government assistance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break a connection that carries a substance or electricity, or to break such a connection used by someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He disconnected a gas line.",
          "Carefully tip the grill on its back and disconnect the burner from the gas valves.",
          "Our phone was disconnected (= turned off by the telephone company)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are disconnected while speaking on the telephone, the telephone connection is suddenly stopped and you can no longer continue your conversation.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lack of connection; a failure of two things to relate:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a disconnect between the public and the media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop a machine or piece of equipment being connected to a supply of electricity, gas, water, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The electricity board threatened to disconnect the supply.",
          "disconnect sth from sth Always disconnect the computer from the mains before you remove the lid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop being connected to the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "be/get disconnected Our broadband keeps getting disconnected.",
          "If the signal is still weak, try disconnecting from your current network and using a different wireless connection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you are disconnected while talking on the phone, your phone service stops working and interrupts your conversation:",
        "examples": [
          "If we get disconnected, I'll call you right back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which two or more things are not connected in the way that they should be:",
        "examples": [
          "a disconnect between sth and sth The study found a disconnect between the state's social program and some people who need government assistance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disconnected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not related, or not having any clear purpose or pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "These are disconnected events, of no wider significance.",
          "disconnected thoughts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "separate from someone or something else, and not fitting well together or understanding each other:",
        "examples": [
          "disconnected from We have become disconnected from the natural world.",
          "At first, living far from his family gave him a disconnected feeling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not connected to something such as a power source, a piece of equipment, or the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Somehow the ventilator had become disconnected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A disconnected hairstyle is one in which some parts, usually at the sides, have been cut very short and other parts, usually on top, are fairly long.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "disconnects": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to unfasten something, especially to break the connection between a supply of electricity, gas, water, etc. and a device or piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "disconnect something from something Never try to fix a broken machine without disconnecting it from the electricity supply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop supplying electricity/gas/water/phone services, especially because money has not been paid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are disconnected while speaking on the phone, the phone connection is suddenly broken and you can no longer continue your conversation.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which two or more things are not connected in the way that they should be:",
        "examples": [
          "disconnect between The study found a disconnect between the state's social programs and some people who need government assistance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break a connection that carries a substance or electricity, or to break such a connection used by someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He disconnected a gas line.",
          "Carefully tip the grill on its back and disconnect the burner from the gas valves.",
          "Our phone was disconnected (= turned off by the telephone company)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are disconnected while speaking on the telephone, the telephone connection is suddenly stopped and you can no longer continue your conversation.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lack of connection; a failure of two things to relate:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a disconnect between the public and the media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop a machine or piece of equipment being connected to a supply of electricity, gas, water, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The electricity board threatened to disconnect the supply.",
          "disconnect sth from sth Always disconnect the computer from the mains before you remove the lid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop being connected to the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "be/get disconnected Our broadband keeps getting disconnected.",
          "If the signal is still weak, try disconnecting from your current network and using a different wireless connection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you are disconnected while talking on the phone, your phone service stops working and interrupts your conversation:",
        "examples": [
          "If we get disconnected, I'll call you right back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which two or more things are not connected in the way that they should be:",
        "examples": [
          "a disconnect between sth and sth The study found a disconnect between the state's social program and some people who need government assistance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discontent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of wanting better treatment or an improved situation:",
        "examples": [
          "discontent among Discontent among junior ranks was rapidly spreading.",
          "widespread discontent Surveys showed widespread discontent among the populace with regards to the economy.",
          "discontent at/about/over/with She voiced her discontent at/about/over/with the plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of not being satisfied with your situation or with the way you are being treated:",
        "examples": [
          "Mexican-American leaders expressed discontent with the administration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discontinued": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A product or service that is discontinued is no longer being produced or offered:",
        "examples": [
          "a discontinued line"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discord": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of not agreeing or sharing opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "marital discord",
          "note of discord A note of discord has crept into relations between the two countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of musical notes that give an unpleasant sound when played together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lack of agreement or feeling of trust between people:",
        "examples": [
          "The plan to build the highway created discord in our community."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discordant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "producing an unpleasant sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is not in agreement with something else:",
        "examples": [
          "discordant opinions Discordant opinions prevail even among good judges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look or sound different or wrong compared with everything else:",
        "examples": [
          "The contemporary dialogue struck a slightly discordant note."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discordantly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that produces an unpleasant sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The bell jangled discordantly.",
          "They picked up their drums and started banging away discordantly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that does not agree with someone or something else, or that looks or sounds different or wrong compared with other things:",
        "examples": [
          "This new adaptation strikes a few discordantly modern notes.",
          "Police officers in dark uniforms lined the street on a discordantly beautiful spring morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discount": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the usual price:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone a discount They usually give you a discount if you buy multiple copies.",
          "discount on They offer a ten percent discount on travel for students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that something or someone is not worth considering or giving attention:",
        "examples": [
          "You shouldn't discount the possibility of him coming back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the price of something:",
        "examples": [
          "discounted goods/rates"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the usual price for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Students receive a 10 percent discount.",
          "He gets a senior citizen discount at the theater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that something or someone is not worth consideration or attention:",
        "examples": [
          "He discounted fears about computer programming problems involving the year 2000 as exaggerated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the usual price for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline has discounted domestic fares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the usual price of a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "get/receive a discount You get a discount if you buy four ink cartridges.",
          "give/offer a discount Car manufacturers are offering discounts of up to 15% on all new models.",
          "huge/deep/big discount They purchased the stock at a huge discount.",
          "The price without discount will be around $55."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between the reduced price that you originally paid for a security, and the amount you will be paid back when it is ready to be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "All these securities are sold at a discount to their par value."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell a product or service for less than the usual price:",
        "examples": [
          "Our entire inventory is discounted below retail prices.",
          "discount sth by 55%/a quarter, etc. The initial charges will be 5.25%, discounted by 2% to 3.25 % until 31 January."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if shares are discounted, they go down in price, often following bad news:",
        "examples": [
          "Stocks were being discounted because of political concerns related to the upcoming election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy a bill of exchange before its payment date at a price that is lower than its value, in order to make a profit when it is paid on its payment date:",
        "examples": [
          "If an exporter has good credit, the bank may purchase or discount his collection bills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "discount airfares/tickets/hotels"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "discount bills of exchange"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discounted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "cheaper than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "There are many websites that sell designer brands at discounted prices.",
          "deeply/heavily/steeply discounted All our merchandise is heavily discounted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a discounted investment is sold before its payment date at a price that is lower than its value, so investors will get a profit when the investment is paid on its payment date:",
        "examples": [
          "deeply discounted securities"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discounts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the usual price:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone a discount They usually give you a discount if you buy multiple copies.",
          "discount on They offer a ten percent discount on travel for students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that something or someone is not worth considering or giving attention:",
        "examples": [
          "You shouldn't discount the possibility of him coming back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the price of something:",
        "examples": [
          "discounted goods/rates"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the usual price for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Students receive a 10 percent discount.",
          "He gets a senior citizen discount at the theater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that something or someone is not worth consideration or attention:",
        "examples": [
          "He discounted fears about computer programming problems involving the year 2000 as exaggerated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the usual price for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline has discounted domestic fares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the usual price of a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "get/receive a discount You get a discount if you buy four ink cartridges.",
          "give/offer a discount Car manufacturers are offering discounts of up to 15% on all new models.",
          "huge/deep/big discount They purchased the stock at a huge discount.",
          "The price without discount will be around $55."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between the reduced price that you originally paid for a security, and the amount you will be paid back when it is ready to be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "All these securities are sold at a discount to their par value."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell a product or service for less than the usual price:",
        "examples": [
          "Our entire inventory is discounted below retail prices.",
          "discount sth by 55%/a quarter, etc. The initial charges will be 5.25%, discounted by 2% to 3.25 % until 31 January."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if shares are discounted, they go down in price, often following bad news:",
        "examples": [
          "Stocks were being discounted because of political concerns related to the upcoming election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy a bill of exchange before its payment date at a price that is lower than its value, in order to make a profit when it is paid on its payment date:",
        "examples": [
          "If an exporter has good credit, the bank may purchase or discount his collection bills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "discount airfares/tickets/hotels"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "discount bills of exchange"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discourage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel less confident, enthusiastic, and positive about something, or less willing to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The thought of how much work she had to do discouraged her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent or try to prevent something happening or someone doing something, by making things difficult or unpleasant, or by showing disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "a campaign to discourage people from smoking",
          "The authorities have put tanks on the streets to discourage any protest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel less confident or less hopeful:",
        "examples": [
          "She sometimes got discouraged about her social life, which was going nowhere, she felt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to prevent something from happening or someone from doing something, or to have the effect of making something less likely:",
        "examples": [
          "We tried to discourage him from spending so much money.",
          "Higher taxes could discourage business investment.",
          "The tough competition discourages many athletes from making a serious attempt to make the Olympic team."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discouraged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having lost your confidence or enthusiasm for something:",
        "examples": [
          "I think he felt discouraged because of all the criticism he'd received."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discouragement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of having lost your confidence or enthusiasm for something:",
        "examples": [
          "a feeling of discouragement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "actions to prevent or try to prevent something from happening or someone from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "the discouragement of any direct action"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of being less confident or less hopeful:",
        "examples": [
          "He had known discouragement and failure, but in the end he persevered and wound up with a successful business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discourages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel less confident, enthusiastic, and positive about something, or less willing to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The thought of how much work she had to do discouraged her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent or try to prevent something happening or someone doing something, by making things difficult or unpleasant, or by showing disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "a campaign to discourage people from smoking",
          "The authorities have put tanks on the streets to discourage any protest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel less confident or less hopeful:",
        "examples": [
          "She sometimes got discouraged about her social life, which was going nowhere, she felt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to prevent something from happening or someone from doing something, or to have the effect of making something less likely:",
        "examples": [
          "We tried to discourage him from spending so much money.",
          "Higher taxes could discourage business investment.",
          "The tough competition discourages many athletes from making a serious attempt to make the Olympic team."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discourse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the use of language to communicate in speech or writing, or an example of this:",
        "examples": [
          "spoken discourse Ellipsis is a characteristic feature of spoken discourse.",
          "They may have difficulty in retrieving words and organizing a complex discourse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "discussion or debate (= formal or political argument), or an example of this:",
        "examples": [
          "the discourse On social media, angry and aggressive voices seem to dominate the discourse.",
          "the public discourse These ideas have been part of the public discourse for years.",
          "the political discourse He accused the media of \"dumbing down\" the political discourse.",
          "discourse between I am worried these events could poison discourse between our nations for years to come.",
          "discourse with We need to have a discourse with the public about our work and how it is funded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a speech or piece of writing about a particular, usually serious, subject:",
        "examples": [
          "discourse on She gave a discourse on the nature of life after death.",
          "The essay was a discourse on the country's future energy needs.",
          "He then began a long discourse explaining why I was wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk or write about a subject, especially for a long time and in a way that suggests you know a lot about it:",
        "examples": [
          "discourse on We see him discoursing on family life while neglecting his own children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a conversation or discussion:",
        "examples": [
          "discourse with Scientists must be prepared to discourse with non-scientists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "spoken or written discussion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] political discourse",
          "[ C ] The play is a wonderful discourse on love."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "Who discovered America?",
          "We searched all morning for the missing papers and finally discovered them in a drawer.",
          "discover how [ + question word ] Scientists have discovered how to predict an earthquake.",
          "[ + (that) ] She discovered (that) her husband was having an affair.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Following a routine check-up, Mrs Mason was discovered to have heart disease.",
          "[ + obj + -ing verb  ] The boss discovered him stealing money from the cash register."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice that a person has a special ability or quality and to help them to become successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Los Angeles is full of young actors working as waiters, hoping to be discovered by a movie agent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find something for the first time, or something that had not been known before:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] Doctors later discovered (that) he had a cut on his left ankle.",
          "[ + question word ] We reviewed enrollment figures to discover exactly when and why the student population declined.",
          "Researchers hope to discover new treatments that may help people suffering from migraine headaches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To discover is also to realize or learn:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] When you go on a trip, you always discover that you forgot a few things."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discovered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "Who discovered America?",
          "We searched all morning for the missing papers and finally discovered them in a drawer.",
          "discover how [ + question word ] Scientists have discovered how to predict an earthquake.",
          "[ + (that) ] She discovered (that) her husband was having an affair.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Following a routine check-up, Mrs Mason was discovered to have heart disease.",
          "[ + obj + -ing verb  ] The boss discovered him stealing money from the cash register."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice that a person has a special ability or quality and to help them to become successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Los Angeles is full of young actors working as waiters, hoping to be discovered by a movie agent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discoveries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of finding information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time, or the thing that is found:",
        "examples": [
          "discovery of Who is credited with the discovery of electricity?",
          "make a discovery Leonardo made many scientific discoveries.",
          "a journey/voyage of discovery",
          "discovery of The discovery of a body in the undergrowth started a murder enquiry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a legal process in which the lawyers from one side in a case give documents relating to their case to the other side, before the trial begins:",
        "examples": [
          "in discovery Among the thousands of documents Litt was able to obtain in discovery from the city was a memo written by a councilman's aide in response to one resident's complaint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of finding something that had not been known before:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Many scientific discoveries have been made by accident.",
          "[ U ] The discovery of gold in California opened up the west."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A discovery is also something that you did not know about before:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It was quite a discovery when I came upon this beautiful mountain stream."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discovering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "Who discovered America?",
          "We searched all morning for the missing papers and finally discovered them in a drawer.",
          "discover how [ + question word ] Scientists have discovered how to predict an earthquake.",
          "[ + (that) ] She discovered (that) her husband was having an affair.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Following a routine check-up, Mrs Mason was discovered to have heart disease.",
          "[ + obj + -ing verb  ] The boss discovered him stealing money from the cash register."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice that a person has a special ability or quality and to help them to become successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Los Angeles is full of young actors working as waiters, hoping to be discovered by a movie agent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discovers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "Who discovered America?",
          "We searched all morning for the missing papers and finally discovered them in a drawer.",
          "discover how [ + question word ] Scientists have discovered how to predict an earthquake.",
          "[ + (that) ] She discovered (that) her husband was having an affair.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Following a routine check-up, Mrs Mason was discovered to have heart disease.",
          "[ + obj + -ing verb  ] The boss discovered him stealing money from the cash register."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice that a person has a special ability or quality and to help them to become successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Los Angeles is full of young actors working as waiters, hoping to be discovered by a movie agent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find something for the first time, or something that had not been known before:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] Doctors later discovered (that) he had a cut on his left ankle.",
          "[ + question word ] We reviewed enrollment figures to discover exactly when and why the student population declined.",
          "Researchers hope to discover new treatments that may help people suffering from migraine headaches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To discover is also to realize or learn:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] When you go on a trip, you always discover that you forgot a few things."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discovery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of finding information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time, or the thing that is found:",
        "examples": [
          "discovery of Who is credited with the discovery of electricity?",
          "make a discovery Leonardo made many scientific discoveries.",
          "a journey/voyage of discovery",
          "discovery of The discovery of a body in the undergrowth started a murder enquiry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a legal process in which the lawyers from one side in a case give documents relating to their case to the other side, before the trial begins:",
        "examples": [
          "in discovery Among the thousands of documents Litt was able to obtain in discovery from the city was a memo written by a councilman's aide in response to one resident's complaint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of finding something that had not been known before:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Many scientific discoveries have been made by accident.",
          "[ U ] The discovery of gold in California opened up the west."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A discovery is also something that you did not know about before:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It was quite a discovery when I came upon this beautiful mountain stream."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discredit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause people to stop respecting someone or believing in an idea or person:",
        "examples": [
          "Evidence of links with drug dealers has discredited the mayor.",
          "discredited theories"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loss of respect for or belief in someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "bring discredit on The stupid behaviour of one student has brought discredit on the whole school.",
          "to someone's discredit To her discredit, she never admitted her role in the scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give people reason to stop believing someone or to doubt the truth of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The old Soviet economic model has been thoroughly discredited.",
          "It’s the job of the defense to discredit prosecution witnesses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discredited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause people to stop respecting someone or believing in an idea or person:",
        "examples": [
          "Evidence of links with drug dealers has discredited the mayor.",
          "discredited theories"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discreet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret:",
        "examples": [
          "The family made discreet enquiries about his background.",
          "They are very good assistants, very discreet - they wouldn't go talking to the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "careful not to cause embarrassment or attract a lot of attention:",
        "examples": [
          "She hung the laundry on a line in a discreet corner of the yard.",
          "There was a discreet knock on the door."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discreetly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret:",
        "examples": [
          "The removal of the waste is done discreetly.",
          "She very discreetly corrected him about his mistake.",
          "The cables can be discreetly placed out of sight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discrepancies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a difference between two things that should be the same:",
        "examples": [
          "discrepancy between There is some discrepancy between the two accounts.",
          "discrepancy in The committee is reportedly unhappy about the discrepancy in numbers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unexpected difference, esp. in two amounts or two sets of facts or conditions, which suggests that something is wrong and has to be explained:",
        "examples": [
          "There were troubling discrepancies between his public and private opinions on how to balance the budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difference between two figures, results, etc. that are expected to be the same:",
        "examples": [
          "A balance sheet review uncovered discrepancies totalling €30 million.",
          "Shareholders questioned the discrepancy between pay figures in the trust's annual report and those shown in the accounts.",
          "Employers will have 90 days to resolve discrepancies in their records.",
          "a huge/growing/wide discrepancy",
          "account for/explain a discrepancy An official spokesman refused to explain the discrepancy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discrepancy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a difference between two things that should be the same:",
        "examples": [
          "discrepancy between There is some discrepancy between the two accounts.",
          "discrepancy in The committee is reportedly unhappy about the discrepancy in numbers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unexpected difference, esp. in two amounts or two sets of facts or conditions, which suggests that something is wrong and has to be explained:",
        "examples": [
          "There were troubling discrepancies between his public and private opinions on how to balance the budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difference between two figures, results, etc. that are expected to be the same:",
        "examples": [
          "A balance sheet review uncovered discrepancies totalling €30 million.",
          "Shareholders questioned the discrepancy between pay figures in the trust's annual report and those shown in the accounts.",
          "Employers will have 90 days to resolve discrepancies in their records.",
          "a huge/growing/wide discrepancy",
          "account for/explain a discrepancy An official spokesman refused to explain the discrepancy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discretion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to behave without causing embarrassment or attracting too much attention, especially by keeping information secret:",
        "examples": [
          "the soul of discretion \"Can you trust him with this?\" \"Yes, he's the soul of discretion (= he will not tell other people).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right or ability to decide something:",
        "examples": [
          "at the discretion of Students can be expelled at the discretion of the principal (= if the principal decides it).",
          "I leave the decision to your discretion (= for you to decide)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "choice, or the right to make a choice, based on judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "Troopers have discretion in deciding whom to stop for speeding.",
          "Whether or not to hold the meeting is at the discretion of the president (= a decision to be made by the president)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to choose something, or to choose to do something, according to what seems most suitable in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "at sb's discretion/at the discretion of sb Payment in lieu of notice to redundant workers is at the company's discretion.",
          "exercise/use (your) discretion Economic and institutional constraints can make it difficult for senior managers to exercise discretion in their decisions.",
          "leave it (up) to sb's discretion/leave it (up) to the discretion of sb Top-up insurance cover is left to the discretion of individuals and firms.",
          "Bankruptcy managers have discretion to decide disputes.",
          "broad/complete/considerable discretion",
          "Sales staff were given discretion to offer customers a 10% discount."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discretionary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be decided by a particular person or group in a particular situation, rather than being controlled by rules or being the same for everyone; relating to the power to make these decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "discretionary sentencing Discretionary sentencing is intended to take into account the range of possible aggravating and mitigating factors in any serious crime.",
          "discretionary powers Judges have great discretionary powers.",
          "These pay rises are purely discretionary.",
          "discretionary grant Some building work on your home may qualify for a discretionary grant, which means it is up to the council whether you receive it.",
          "discretionary service charge mainly UK The 12.5% discretionary service charge is exactly that — if the customer does not wish to pay it, they do not have to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to things that you pay for that are not considered completely necessary, or to money spent on these things:",
        "examples": [
          "discretionary spending Households have already cut back on discretionary spending amid worries about the economic outlook.",
          "discretionary purchases Consumer spending has shrunk, with most people cutting back on discretionary purchases, such as hotel stays.",
          "discretionary income He suggests that any discretionary income should be used to pay off loans before using it to make investments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A discretionary fund (= an amount of money saved or invested for someone) allows the person who manages the fund to make decisions about how the money in it is managed and used, without asking the person who the money belongs to:",
        "examples": [
          "discretionary trust Trustees of a discretionary trust may be able to decide which beneficiary to make payments to and how often payments are made.",
          "With a discretionary account, a broker makes trades for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available to someone by choice, without having to get permission or authority:",
        "examples": [
          "Once your kids have discretionary money of their own, they can pay for their own DVDs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an amount of money in a budget that can be reduced if necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "discretionary expenditure/spending",
          "He renewed his call on the Legislature to freeze discretionary funds already approved but not spent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "allowed or decided according to what is considered suitable in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "discretionary benefits/bonuses/payments",
          "The draft law gives companies discretionary power to block merger and acquisition deals with foreign investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to an arrangement in which an investment manager or broker has the authority to make investment decisions without instructions from their client:",
        "examples": [
          "Wealth management companies offer discretionary and advisory services to those with more than £100,000 to invest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discriminate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to treat a person or particular group of people differently, especially in a worse way from the way in which you treat other people, because of their race, gender, sexuality, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "be discriminated against She felt she had been discriminated against because of her age.",
          "discriminate in favour of In order to increase the number of female representatives, the selection committee decided to discriminate in favour of women for three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to see the difference between two things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "discriminate between Police dogs can discriminate between the different smells."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat a person or particular group of people differently and esp. unfairly, in a way that is worse than the way people are usually treated:",
        "examples": [
          "It is illegal to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, or age.",
          "They argued that whites in the area in the 1800s discriminated against the Lakota."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to see the difference between two things or types of things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We need to discriminate between stopgap methods and long-term solutions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat particular people, companies, or products differently from others, especially in an unfair way:",
        "examples": [
          "Under the law, the state must administer its programs in ways that do not discriminate against anyone based on race.",
          "discriminate on the basis of/on the grounds of sth The board ruled that the company had committed \"unfair labor practices\" by discriminating on the basis of union membership.",
          "discriminate between sb/sth (and sb/sth) The government was accused of putting up tariffs and discriminating between domestic and foreign firms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to recognize the difference between people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "discriminate between sb/sth (and sb/sth) Conventional credit scoring systems do not reliably discriminate between good and bad payers among people in the 18 to 25 age group."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discriminates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to treat a person or particular group of people differently, especially in a worse way from the way in which you treat other people, because of their race, gender, sexuality, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "be discriminated against She felt she had been discriminated against because of her age.",
          "discriminate in favour of In order to increase the number of female representatives, the selection committee decided to discriminate in favour of women for three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to see the difference between two things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "discriminate between Police dogs can discriminate between the different smells."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat a person or particular group of people differently and esp. unfairly, in a way that is worse than the way people are usually treated:",
        "examples": [
          "It is illegal to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, or age.",
          "They argued that whites in the area in the 1800s discriminated against the Lakota."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to see the difference between two things or types of things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We need to discriminate between stopgap methods and long-term solutions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat particular people, companies, or products differently from others, especially in an unfair way:",
        "examples": [
          "Under the law, the state must administer its programs in ways that do not discriminate against anyone based on race.",
          "discriminate on the basis of/on the grounds of sth The board ruled that the company had committed \"unfair labor practices\" by discriminating on the basis of union membership.",
          "discriminate between sb/sth (and sb/sth) The government was accused of putting up tariffs and discriminating between domestic and foreign firms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to recognize the difference between people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "discriminate between sb/sth (and sb/sth) Conventional credit scoring systems do not reliably discriminate between good and bad payers among people in the 18 to 25 age group."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discrimination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "treating a person or particular group of people differently, especially in a worse way from the way in which you treat other people, because of their race, gender, sexuality, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "racial/sex/age discrimination",
          "Until 1986 most companies would not even allow women to take the exams, but such blatant discrimination is now disappearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to see the difference between two things or people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the treatment of a person or particular group of people differently, in a way that is worse than the way people are usually treated:",
        "examples": [
          "Some immigrants were victims of discrimination.",
          "The law made racial discrimination in employment a serious crime.",
          "She claims she is a victim of age discrimination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Discrimination is also prejudice against people and a refusal to give them their rights.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to judge the quality of something based on its difference from other, similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "He showed discrimination in his reading habits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the practice of treating particular people, companies, or products differently from others, especially in an unfair way:",
        "examples": [
          "He will work in partnership with a range of organizations to help eliminate discrimination against disabled people.",
          "victims/targets of discrimination People sometimes have difficulty perceiving themselves as victims of discrimination.",
          "discrimination on the basis of/grounds of sth Federal law bans discrimination on the basis of gender.",
          "discrimination between sth (and sth) The new laws reduce the possibility of unfair discrimination between companies seeking to list on the Exchange.",
          "racial/sex/age discrimination",
          "fight/prohibit/tackle discrimination",
          "The commission was created to address issues of discrimination in the workplace.",
          "allegations/claims/complaints of discrimination",
          "a discrimination case/lawsuit"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a circular flat object:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog's name was engraved on a little metal disc attached to its collar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical record or a compact disc:",
        "examples": [
          "She hopes to top the charts again with her third studio disc.",
          "A DVD is a five-inch disc that plays video as well as music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of cartilage (= strong body tissue that stretches) between the bones in your back:",
        "examples": [
          "I was off work after suffering a ruptured disc in my back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Disc is also another name for a musical record or a CD:",
        "examples": [
          "This recording is available on disc and on tape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat circular object used for recording and storing music or films, for example, a CD or DVD",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "discuss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to talk about a subject with someone and tell each other your ideas or opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "discuss something with someone The police want to discuss these recent racist attacks with local people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk or write about a subject in detail, especially considering different ideas and opinions related to it:",
        "examples": [
          "The later chapters discuss the effects on the environment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk about something to other people, often exchanging ideas or opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "We have been discussing the possibility of working together.",
          "[ + question word ] This booklet discusses how to invest money wisely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discussed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk about a subject with someone and tell each other your ideas or opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "discuss something with someone The police want to discuss these recent racist attacks with local people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk or write about a subject in detail, especially considering different ideas and opinions related to it:",
        "examples": [
          "The later chapters discuss the effects on the environment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discussing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk about a subject with someone and tell each other your ideas or opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "discuss something with someone The police want to discuss these recent racist attacks with local people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk or write about a subject in detail, especially considering different ideas and opinions related to it:",
        "examples": [
          "The later chapters discuss the effects on the environment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discussion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity in which people talk about something and tell each other their ideas or opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "hold/have discussions with We will hold/have discussions with employee representatives about possible redundancies.",
          "under discussion The matter is still under discussion (= being considered).",
          "a discussion group/document"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of talking about something with other people and telling them your ideas or opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The matter is still under discussion (= being considered).",
          "[ C ] The council had discussions on issues such as housing and living conditions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "discussions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity in which people talk about something and tell each other their ideas or opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "hold/have discussions with We will hold/have discussions with employee representatives about possible redundancies.",
          "under discussion The matter is still under discussion (= being considered).",
          "a discussion group/document"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of talking about something with other people and telling them your ideas or opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The matter is still under discussion (= being considered).",
          "[ C ] The council had discussions on issues such as housing and living conditions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disdain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of not liking someone or something and thinking that they do not deserve your interest or respect:",
        "examples": [
          "with disdain He regards the political process with disdain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel disdain for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The older musicians disdain the new, rock-influenced music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to do something because you feel you are too important to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "There were complaints that he disdained to mingle with the common people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dislike of someone or something that you feel does not deserve your interest or respect:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor’s disdain for his opponents was well known."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disease": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an) illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident:",
        "examples": [
          "a contagious/infectious disease",
          "a common/rare/incurable/fatal disease",
          "outbreak of disease They reported a sudden outbreak of the disease in the south of the country.",
          "symptom of a disease The first symptom of the disease is a very high temperature.",
          "catch/contract a disease She has caught/contracted (= begun to have) a lung disease/disease of the lungs.",
          "Starvation and disease have killed thousands of refugees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is considered very bad in people or society:",
        "examples": [
          "The real disease affecting the country is inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition of a person, animal, or plant in which its body or structure is harmed because an organ or part is unable to work as it usually does; an illness:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Mumps is an infectious disease.",
          "[ U ] He suffers from heart disease.",
          "[ U ] Hundreds of thousands of trees died from Dutch elm disease."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diseased": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suffering from a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "a diseased lung/kidney",
          "diseased brain tissue",
          "Farmers were dumping or burying the diseased carcasses.",
          "The bush looked badly diseased, with black marks on all the leaves.",
          "a diseased mind/imagination",
          "a diseased society"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diseases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an) illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident:",
        "examples": [
          "a contagious/infectious disease",
          "a common/rare/incurable/fatal disease",
          "outbreak of disease They reported a sudden outbreak of the disease in the south of the country.",
          "symptom of a disease The first symptom of the disease is a very high temperature.",
          "catch/contract a disease She has caught/contracted (= begun to have) a lung disease/disease of the lungs.",
          "Starvation and disease have killed thousands of refugees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is considered very bad in people or society:",
        "examples": [
          "The real disease affecting the country is inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition of a person, animal, or plant in which its body or structure is harmed because an organ or part is unable to work as it usually does; an illness:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Mumps is an infectious disease.",
          "[ U ] He suffers from heart disease.",
          "[ U ] Hundreds of thousands of trees died from Dutch elm disease."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disembark": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to leave a ship, aircraft, etc. after a journey",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a ship, aircraft, etc., after a trip:",
        "examples": [
          "They disembarked in Seattle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get off a plane, train, or boat:",
        "examples": [
          "Eurostar commuters to Paris disembark at Gare du Nord.",
          "Passengers disembarking from arriving planes should proceed to Passport Control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take goods or passengers off a plane, train, or boat after it has arrived at a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Equipment and supplies were disembarked safely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disembowel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove the stomach and bowels from a dead animal, or to kill a person in this way, especially in the past as a punishment",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "disemboweled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove the stomach and bowels from a dead animal, or to kill a person in this way, especially in the past as a punishment",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "disenfranchised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having the right to vote, or a similar right, or having had that right taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of thousands of teenagers and particularly teenage girls are utterly disenfranchised in this culture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no power to make people listen to your opinion or to affect the society you live in:",
        "examples": [
          "The most common shared characteristics among Florida's 175,000 disenfranchised voters were income and education.",
          "disenfranchised youth/communities"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disengage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become physically separated from something, or to make two things become physically separated:",
        "examples": [
          "be disengaged from The door was disengaged from one of its hinges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to switch off the control of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The autopilot had been disengaged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you disengage the clutch of a car, you stop the power produced by the engine being connected to the wheels.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop being involved in something, or to stop someone being involved in something:",
        "examples": [
          "disengage from They recognized that the country would revive only if it thoroughly disengaged from the chaos of the old regime.",
          "disengage yourself from something Both children, disengaging themselves from their game, came to her side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become separate or not connected, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The US should not disengage from Europe, she said."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disengaged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not feeling interested or involved in something:",
        "examples": [
          "disengaged students",
          "disengaged from People are becoming disengaged from the democratic process."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disfigured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil the appearance of something or someone, especially their face, completely:",
        "examples": [
          "She was horribly disfigured by burns.",
          "This part of the old town has been disfigured by ugly new buildings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disgrace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "embarrassment and the loss of other people's respect, or behaviour that causes this:",
        "examples": [
          "in disgrace They were sent home in disgrace.",
          "bring disgrace on He brought disgrace on the whole team by falsifying the results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a very bad situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Three families living in one room - it's a disgrace!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be so bad or unacceptable that you make people lose respect for the group or activity you are connected to:",
        "examples": [
          "You're a disgrace (to the family) - what a way to behave!",
          "Fans like these are a disgrace to our country.",
          "What he did was outrageous. He's a disgrace to the medical profession.",
          "She was an absolute disgrace at the party, offending the hosts and attendees with her vile behaviour.",
          "The way veterans are treated by the government is a disgrace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people stop respecting you or your family, team, etc. by doing something very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "You have disgraced us all with your behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "embarrassment and the loss of other people’s respect, or behavior that causes this:",
        "examples": [
          "He resigned in disgrace.",
          "He’s a disgrace to his family."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disgraced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having lost people's respect because of bad behaviour that has been made public:",
        "examples": [
          "a disgraced politician",
          "Any athlete caught cheating would be so disgraced, it wouldn't be worth it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disgraceful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "disgraceful behaviour/conduct",
          "a disgraceful situation",
          "She thought that their attitude was absolutely disgraceful.",
          "[ + that ] It is disgraceful that children can get hold of drugs at school."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disgruntled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unhappy, annoyed, and disappointed about something:",
        "examples": [
          "A disgruntled former employee is being blamed for the explosion.",
          "disgruntled with The players were disgruntled with the umpire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unhappy, annoyed, and disappointed about something:",
        "examples": [
          "a disgruntled employee"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disguise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give a new appearance to a person or thing, especially in order to hide its true form:",
        "examples": [
          "disguise yourself He disguised himself by wearing a false beard.",
          "Minor skin imperfections can usually be disguised with a spot of make-up.",
          "We tried to disguise the fact that it was just a school hall by putting up coloured lights and balloons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hide an opinion, a feeling, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't disguise my disappointment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that someone wears to hide their true appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "He put on a large hat and glasses as a disguise and hoped no one would recognize him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people, objects, or activities are in disguise, they appear to be something that they are not, especially intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "She usually goes out in disguise to avoid being bothered by the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a new appearance to a person or thing, esp. in order to hide its true form:",
        "examples": [
          "His mask doesn’t disguise his identity.",
          "I think Mom could disguise her voice better than you could disguise yours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To disguise an opinion, feeling, etc., is to hide it:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn’t disguise my unhappiness at this decision."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disguised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having an appearance that hides the true form:",
        "examples": [
          "In Shakespeare's play \"Twelfth Night\", Duke Orsino falls in love with the disguised Viola.",
          "thinly disguised In the book, the author gives a thinly (= only slightly) disguised account of his own early teaching experiences."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disguises": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give a new appearance to a person or thing, especially in order to hide its true form:",
        "examples": [
          "disguise yourself He disguised himself by wearing a false beard.",
          "Minor skin imperfections can usually be disguised with a spot of make-up.",
          "We tried to disguise the fact that it was just a school hall by putting up coloured lights and balloons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hide an opinion, a feeling, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't disguise my disappointment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that someone wears to hide their true appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "He put on a large hat and glasses as a disguise and hoped no one would recognize him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people, objects, or activities are in disguise, they appear to be something that they are not, especially intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "She usually goes out in disguise to avoid being bothered by the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a new appearance to a person or thing, esp. in order to hide its true form:",
        "examples": [
          "His mask doesn’t disguise his identity.",
          "I think Mom could disguise her voice better than you could disguise yours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To disguise an opinion, feeling, etc., is to hide it:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn’t disguise my unhappiness at this decision."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disguising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a new appearance to a person or thing, especially in order to hide its true form:",
        "examples": [
          "disguise yourself He disguised himself by wearing a false beard.",
          "Minor skin imperfections can usually be disguised with a spot of make-up.",
          "We tried to disguise the fact that it was just a school hall by putting up coloured lights and balloons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hide an opinion, a feeling, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't disguise my disappointment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disgust": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of disapproval and dislike at a situation, person's behaviour, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "in disgust She walked out in disgust.",
          "disgust at We are demonstrating to show our anger and disgust at the treatment of refugees.",
          "in disgust at He resigned from the committee in disgust at the corruption.",
          "much to someone’s disgust Beresford, much to his disgust, was fined for illegal parking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make you feel extreme dislike or disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "Doesn't all this violence on TV disgust you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of disapproval or dislike, or a feeling of becoming ill caused by something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "She resigned from the committee in disgust at their inefficiency.",
          "Something in the kitchen smelled so bad that we all left in disgust."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disgusted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling extreme dislike or disapproval of something:",
        "examples": [
          "disgusted at She was disgusted at the way they treated their children.",
          "disgusted with I'm totally disgusted with your behaviour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disgusting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant or unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "It's disgusting that there are no schools or hospitals for these people.",
          "Passengers were kept for three hours in a disgusting waiting room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disgusts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of disapproval and dislike at a situation, person's behaviour, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "in disgust She walked out in disgust.",
          "disgust at We are demonstrating to show our anger and disgust at the treatment of refugees.",
          "in disgust at He resigned from the committee in disgust at the corruption.",
          "much to someone’s disgust Beresford, much to his disgust, was fined for illegal parking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make you feel extreme dislike or disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "Doesn't all this violence on TV disgust you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of disapproval or dislike, or a feeling of becoming ill caused by something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "She resigned from the committee in disgust at their inefficiency.",
          "Something in the kitchen smelled so bad that we all left in disgust."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container, flatter than a bowl and sometimes with a lid, from which food can be served or which can be used for cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "an oven-proof dish"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the plates, glasses, knives, forks, etc. that have been used during a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "do/wash the dishes Have you done/washed the dishes?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food prepared in a particular way as part of a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "a chicken/vegetarian dish"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sexually attractive person:",
        "examples": [
          "He's gorgeous - what a dish!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell people unpleasant or shocking personal information about someone:",
        "examples": [
          "dish the dirt on She agreed to dish the dirt on her ex-husband for a large fee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports such as basketball or ice hockey, to pass the ball to another player in your team:",
        "examples": [
          "dish off to He skated down the right wing, dishing off to Owen for a slam-dunk goal.",
          "She can improve at dishing the ball, making decisions, and shooting from midrange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round, flat container with a raised edge, used for serving or holding food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The dishes are all the plates, glasses, knives, forks, etc., that have been used during a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "Who’s going to do the dishes (= clean the plates, glasses, etc.)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of food or food prepared in a particular way as part of a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "This restaurant serves both Cuban and Chinese dishes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dishes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "all the plates, glasses, knives, forks, etc. that have been used during a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "do/wash the dishes Have you done/washed the dishes?",
          "Whose turn is it to do the dishes?",
          "I put away the dishes this morning before work.",
          "He's only six but he already helps with the dishes and laundry.",
          "Could you help clear the dishes?",
          "Dirty dishes are piled up in the kitchen sink."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dishonest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not honest:",
        "examples": [
          "a dishonest lawyer",
          "a dishonest way of making money",
          "morally dishonest",
          "intellectually dishonest",
          "dishonest in/about He's been dishonest in his dealings with us/about his past."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not honest:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s been dishonest with us, and I’ll never trust him again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dishonor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of embarrassment and loss of people’s respect, or something that causes this:",
        "examples": [
          "It is no dishonor to lose to a champion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dishonorable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A dishonorable action causes embarrassment and a loss of people's respect:",
        "examples": [
          "This was a dishonorable attempt to avoid responsibility.",
          "They regard killing an unarmed man as dishonorable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dishonorable person is not honest or fair, or does not deserve praise and respect:",
        "examples": [
          "I know him, and he is not a dishonorable man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dishonorably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dishwasher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine that washes dirty plates, cups, forks, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who washes dishes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine for washing dishes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "disinfect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to clean something using chemicals that kill bacteria and other very small living things that cause disease:",
        "examples": [
          "disinfect the toilets/a wound"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clean by using chemicals to kill bacteria that cause disease",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "disinfectant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that contains chemicals that kill bacteria and is used especially for cleaning surfaces in toilets and kitchens",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that contains chemicals that kill bacteria and is used esp. for cleaning surfaces in bathrooms and kitchens",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "disintegrate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become weaker or be destroyed by breaking into small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "The spacecraft disintegrated as it entered the earth's atmosphere.",
          "disintegrate into The Ottoman Empire disintegrated into lots of small states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become much worse:",
        "examples": [
          "disintegrate into The situation disintegrated into chaos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become weaker or be destroyed by breaking into small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "The spacecraft disintegrated as it entered the earth’s atmosphere."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disintegrated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become weaker or be destroyed by breaking into small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "The spacecraft disintegrated as it entered the earth's atmosphere.",
          "disintegrate into The Ottoman Empire disintegrated into lots of small states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become much worse:",
        "examples": [
          "disintegrate into The situation disintegrated into chaos."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disinterest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lack of interest:",
        "examples": [
          "Some kids become high-achievers to compensate for their parents' disinterest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of having no involvement in or receiving no special advantage or good from a situation or event:",
        "examples": [
          "Their close and financially rewarding relationship was sufficient to call into question the independence and disinterest of the directors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lack of interest:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave an impression of calm disinterest in the world about him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat, circular device that is used for storing information:",
        "examples": [
          "Put the disk into the drive.",
          "I saved the photos onto a disk for you.",
          "a digital/audio/magnetic/optical disk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a circular flat object:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog's name was engraved on a little metal disk attached to its collar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, circular object:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog’s name is on a metal disk attached to its collar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A disk is also a small piece of cartilage (= strong, elastic body tissue) between the bones of a person’s back.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A disk is also a flat, circular device that is used for storing information:",
        "examples": [
          "a hard disk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat circular piece of metal or plastic used for storing information on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer/back-up disk The data has been automatically stored on a back-up disk.",
          "This information can be accessed online as well as on disk.",
          "disk space/storage Its more advanced features include disk compression to save disk space.",
          "transfer/copy/save sth to (a) disk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mainly US",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "disks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat, circular device that is used for storing information:",
        "examples": [
          "Put the disk into the drive.",
          "I saved the photos onto a disk for you.",
          "a digital/audio/magnetic/optical disk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a circular flat object:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog's name was engraved on a little metal disk attached to its collar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, circular object:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog’s name is on a metal disk attached to its collar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A disk is also a small piece of cartilage (= strong, elastic body tissue) between the bones of a person’s back.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A disk is also a flat, circular device that is used for storing information:",
        "examples": [
          "a hard disk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat circular piece of metal or plastic used for storing information on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer/back-up disk The data has been automatically stored on a back-up disk.",
          "This information can be accessed online as well as on disk.",
          "disk space/storage Its more advanced features include disk compression to save disk space.",
          "transfer/copy/save sth to (a) disk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mainly US",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dislike": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not like someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Why do you dislike her so much?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I dislike walking and I hate camping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of not liking something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a dislike of cold weather.",
          "take a dislike to Dad took an instant dislike to my new boyfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you do not like:",
        "examples": [
          "His main dislikes about work are the noise and dust in the factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not like; to find someone or something unpleasant, difficult, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I dislike the idea of leaving him home alone all evening."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disliked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not like someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Why do you dislike her so much?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I dislike walking and I hate camping."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dislikes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not like someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Why do you dislike her so much?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I dislike walking and I hate camping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of not liking something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a dislike of cold weather.",
          "take a dislike to Dad took an instant dislike to my new boyfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you do not like:",
        "examples": [
          "His main dislikes about work are the noise and dust in the factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not like; to find someone or something unpleasant, difficult, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I dislike the idea of leaving him home alone all evening."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dislocated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A dislocated joint (= a part of the body where bones join) is one in which a bone has been suddenly forced out of its correct position:",
        "examples": [
          "a dislocated hip",
          "The jaw is not broken, just dislocated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not in the right or usual place:",
        "examples": [
          "How can we resettle hundreds of thousands of dislocated people?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling that you are in the wrong place or that you are not connected to things or people around you:",
        "examples": [
          "No one would have guessed how alienated I felt, how dislocated and adrift."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dislodge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove something or someone, especially by force, from a fixed position:",
        "examples": [
          "dislodge someone/something from something The earthquake dislodged stones from the walls and the roof.",
          "The Red Sox need two wins to dislodge the Yankees from first place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone or something from a place or position:",
        "examples": [
          "Heavy rains have dislodged big slabs of sidewalk in front of the school.",
          "It took a professional trapper to dislodge a family of raccoons from my cottage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disloyal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not supporting someone that you should support:",
        "examples": [
          "disloyal to His sisters thought that his autobiography was disloyal to the family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not loyal; acting to hurt someone you are expected to support:",
        "examples": [
          "His sisters thought that his autobiography was disloyal to the family."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dismal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sad and without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "a dismal expression"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The acting was dismal, wasn't it?",
          "What dismal weather!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dark and sad, without hope, or very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The trip was a dismal failure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "In January, after a dismal holiday sales season, the retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.",
          "dismal picture/news/outlook Another damper on investment is the dismal picture for corporate profits.",
          "Investors may be deterred by the dismal performance of telecoms shares in recent weeks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dismantle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take a machine apart or to come apart into separate pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "She dismantled the washing machine to see what the problem was, but couldn't put it back together again.",
          "The good thing about the bike is that it dismantles if you want to put it in the back of the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of a system or organization, usually over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Over the next three years, we will be gradually dismantling the company and selling off the profitable units.",
          "Unions accuse the government of dismantling the National Health Service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that a claim, statement or explanation is not true or correct:",
        "examples": [
          "If you disagree, then dismantle the argument with some sort of well-argued counter-proposition.",
          "You need to sharpen your abilities to dismantle his excuses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a machine or something complicated apart, usually to make it unable to work:",
        "examples": [
          "The government voted to dismantle its nuclear warheads.",
          "They worried that dismantling the welfare state would increase poverty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dismantled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a machine apart or to come apart into separate pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "She dismantled the washing machine to see what the problem was, but couldn't put it back together again.",
          "The good thing about the bike is that it dismantles if you want to put it in the back of the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of a system or organization, usually over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Over the next three years, we will be gradually dismantling the company and selling off the profitable units.",
          "Unions accuse the government of dismantling the National Health Service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that a claim, statement or explanation is not true or correct:",
        "examples": [
          "If you disagree, then dismantle the argument with some sort of well-argued counter-proposition.",
          "You need to sharpen your abilities to dismantle his excuses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dismantling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a machine apart or to come apart into separate pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "She dismantled the washing machine to see what the problem was, but couldn't put it back together again.",
          "The good thing about the bike is that it dismantles if you want to put it in the back of the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of a system or organization, usually over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Over the next three years, we will be gradually dismantling the company and selling off the profitable units.",
          "Unions accuse the government of dismantling the National Health Service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that a claim, statement or explanation is not true or correct:",
        "examples": [
          "If you disagree, then dismantle the argument with some sort of well-argued counter-proposition.",
          "You need to sharpen your abilities to dismantle his excuses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dismay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of unhappiness and disappointment:",
        "examples": [
          "be filled with dismay Aid workers were said to have been filled with dismay by the appalling conditions that the refugees were living in.",
          "in/with dismay The fans watched in/with dismay as their team lost 42–11.",
          "to someone's dismay She discovered, to her dismay, that her exam was a whole month earlier than she'd expected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel unhappy and disappointed:",
        "examples": [
          "The prospect of more road-building dismays environmentalists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of shock and unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "She discovered, to her dismay, that she had locked her keys inside her car."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dismembered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut, tear, or pull the arms and legs off the body of a dead person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The police found the dismembered body of a young man in the murderer's freezer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide a country or an empire into different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Some countries hoped to achieve statehood when the Ottoman Empire was dismembered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dismemberment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of cutting, tearing, or pulling the arms and legs off a body:",
        "examples": [
          "dismemberment of He was charged with the murder and dismemberment of his neighbour.",
          "He had witnessed public hangings and dismemberments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of dividing a country or organization into different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "dismemberment of the empire He protested vigorously against the dismemberment of the empire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dismiss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to decide that something or someone is not important and not worth considering:",
        "examples": [
          "dismiss someone as something I think he'd dismissed me as an idiot within five minutes of meeting me.",
          "Let's not just dismiss the idea before we've even thought about it.",
          "dismiss something from something Just dismiss those thoughts from your mind - they're crazy and not worth thinking about."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone from their job, especially because they have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "dismiss someone from something He has been dismissed from his job for incompetence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally ask or order someone to leave:",
        "examples": [
          "The professor dismissed the class early because she had a meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a judge dismisses a court case, he or she formally stops the trial, often because there is not enough proof that someone is guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "The defending lawyer asked that the charge against his client be dismissed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that something or someone is not important and not worth considering:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s not dismiss the idea without discussing it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally ask or order someone to leave:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher dismissed the class early."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is dismissed from a job is officially told not to work at that job any longer.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone from their job, especially because they have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "dismiss sb for sth Salespeople may be dismissed for many reasons, the most common of which is poor performance.",
          "dismiss sb from sth He was dismissed from his job for 'serious misconduct'."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally stop a trial in a court of law, often because there is not enough proof that someone is guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "dismiss charges/a case/a lawsuit The company has asked the judge to dismiss the case saying that the claim it stole trade secrets is not legally well-founded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that something or someone is not important and not worth considering:",
        "examples": [
          "dismiss claims/complaints/concerns He dismissed claims by members of the union that the layoffs are motivated by budgetary concerns.",
          "dismiss reports/speculation/talk The chairman dismissed talk of a merger with the rival company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dismissed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that something or someone is not important and not worth considering:",
        "examples": [
          "dismiss someone as something I think he'd dismissed me as an idiot within five minutes of meeting me.",
          "Let's not just dismiss the idea before we've even thought about it.",
          "dismiss something from something Just dismiss those thoughts from your mind - they're crazy and not worth thinking about."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone from their job, especially because they have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "dismiss someone from something He has been dismissed from his job for incompetence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally ask or order someone to leave:",
        "examples": [
          "The professor dismissed the class early because she had a meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a judge dismisses a court case, he or she formally stops the trial, often because there is not enough proof that someone is guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "The defending lawyer asked that the charge against his client be dismissed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dismissive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing that you do not think something is worth considering:",
        "examples": [
          "dismissive of He's so dismissive of anybody else's suggestions.",
          "a dismissive attitude"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing that you think something or someone is not important and not worth considering:",
        "examples": [
          "a dismissive, angry look"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dismount": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get off a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get off a horse or a bicycle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "disobedience": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being disobedient (= refusing to do what someone in authority tells you to do):",
        "examples": [
          "They were taught not to question their leaders, and disobedience was harshly punished.",
          "Parents should not encourage disobedience by rewarding bad behaviour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disobedient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "refusing to do what someone in authority tells you to do:",
        "examples": [
          "a disobedient child"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not doing what you are told to do:",
        "examples": [
          "a disobedient child"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disobey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to do something that you are told to do:",
        "examples": [
          "How dare you disobey me!",
          "to disobey orders"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally fail to do what you are told or expected to do; not obey:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Half of the city’s drivers tend to disobey rules and behave poorly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disobeyed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to do something that you are told to do:",
        "examples": [
          "How dare you disobey me!",
          "to disobey orders"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disobeying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to do something that you are told to do:",
        "examples": [
          "How dare you disobey me!",
          "to disobey orders"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disorder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state of untidiness or lack of organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole office was in a state of disorder.",
          "The opposition party have been in such disorder for so long that they pose no real threat to the present government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illness of the mind or body:",
        "examples": [
          "blood disorder She was born with a rare blood disorder.",
          "mental disorder The family have a history of mental disorder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an angry, possibly violent, expression of not being happy or satisfied about something, especially about a political matter, by crowds of people:",
        "examples": [
          "public disorder The trial was kept secret because of the risk of public disorder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state in which objects or conditions are in no particular order; lack of system or planned organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The room was in such disorder that she couldn’t find anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illness of the mind or body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a mental/physical disorder",
          "[ C ] She suffers from an eating disorder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which some people behave in a way that threatens the safety of other people or the peace of a neighborhood:",
        "examples": [
          "public disorder"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disorderly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "untidy and badly organized:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a disorderly sort of a house with books and papers lying around everywhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "angry and violent:",
        "examples": [
          "The police feared that the crowd were becoming disorderly and so they moved in with horses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "threatening the safety of people or the peace of a neighborhood:",
        "examples": [
          "a disorderly crowd",
          "He was charged with disorderly conduct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not in any particular order; not neat:",
        "examples": [
          "a disorderly desk"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disorders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state of untidiness or lack of organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole office was in a state of disorder.",
          "The opposition party have been in such disorder for so long that they pose no real threat to the present government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illness of the mind or body:",
        "examples": [
          "blood disorder She was born with a rare blood disorder.",
          "mental disorder The family have a history of mental disorder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an angry, possibly violent, expression of not being happy or satisfied about something, especially about a political matter, by crowds of people:",
        "examples": [
          "public disorder The trial was kept secret because of the risk of public disorder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state in which objects or conditions are in no particular order; lack of system or planned organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The room was in such disorder that she couldn’t find anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illness of the mind or body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a mental/physical disorder",
          "[ C ] She suffers from an eating disorder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which some people behave in a way that threatens the safety of other people or the peace of a neighborhood:",
        "examples": [
          "public disorder"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disorganized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "badly planned and without order:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole conference was totally disorganized - nobody knew what they were supposed to be doing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not good at planning or organizing things:",
        "examples": [
          "He's impossible to work for - he's so disorganized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "badly planned and lacking order:",
        "examples": [
          "According to one officer, things are so disorganized that no one knows who is where."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disorientation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of being confused about where you are, where you are going, or what is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Dehydration can cause disorientation, low blood pressure, kidney failure, and ultimately death.",
          "The camera angles give the viewer a strange sense of disorientation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disoriented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "confused and not knowing where to go or what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Whales become disoriented in shallow water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disorienting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making someone confused about where they are, where they are going, or what is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "When you arrive in daylight and you feel like it's night, it can be disorienting.",
          "Light pollution can even have a disorienting effect on migratory birds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make it known that you no longer have any connection with someone that you were closely connected with:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a story set in the last century about a girl whose parents disowned her when she married a foreigner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state that you no longer have any connection with someone that you used to be closely connected with",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "disowned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it known that you no longer have any connection with someone that you were closely connected with:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a story set in the last century about a girl whose parents disowned her when she married a foreigner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disparaging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "criticizing someone, in a way that shows you do not respect or value them:",
        "examples": [
          "disparaging remarks"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disparity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a lack of equality or similarity, especially in a way that is not fair:",
        "examples": [
          "disparity between the growing disparity between rich and poor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lack of equality and similarity, esp. in a way that is not fair:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He will oppose a gross disparity in salary increases between teachers and other state employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which two or more things are not equal or similar, especially when this is thought to be unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "economic/income/pay disparity Manhattan had the greatest income disparity between rich and poor residents outside Puerto Rico.",
          "growing/huge/increasing disparity",
          "One of her priorities will be to eliminate pay disparity between men and women for equal work.",
          "The state has been criticized nationally for large disparities in spending among school districts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dispatch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to send something, especially goods or a message, somewhere for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Two loads of cloth were dispatched to the factory on 12 December."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Our handsome hero manages to dispatch another five villains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending someone or something somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "the dispatch of troops"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper report sent by someone in a foreign country, often communicating war news, or an official report or letter, often on a military matter:",
        "examples": [
          "In her latest dispatch, Clare Duggan, our war correspondent, reported an increase in fighting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be given a lot of praise for actions you have performed as a soldier:",
        "examples": [
          "Sergeant Havers was mentioned in dispatches for his courage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone or something to a place for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Within seconds the university police can identify the exact origin of the alarm and dispatch officers to investigate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a report sent to you from another place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] In her latest dispatch, our correspondent reports on new negotiations.",
          "[ C ] a military dispatch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is done with dispatch, it is done quickly.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone to a place for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The company could dispatch teams of engineers anywhere in the country if a water supply was contaminated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send goods, a message, etc. to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "We dispatch goods only when we believe a genuine order has been received."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending goods, a message, etc. to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The term 'lead time' can be used to refer to the time elapsed between order and despatch.",
          "Call centres handle orders and billing, and its warehouses arrange the dispatch of goods.",
          "a dispatch company/service/system"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dispatched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something, especially goods or a message, somewhere for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Two loads of cloth were dispatched to the factory on 12 December."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Our handsome hero manages to dispatch another five villains."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dispatcher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is responsible for sending out people or vehicles to where they are needed, especially emergency vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been an ambulance dispatcher for ten years, working in our central control room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to make sure that planes, trains, or buses leave on time:",
        "examples": [
          "A dispatcher who was monitoring the flight sent messages to the plane's cockpit computer but got no response."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to manage a group of vehicles, especially for the emergency services, and send them where they are needed:",
        "examples": [
          "an emergency/911/police dispatcher",
          "He works as a truck dispatcher for a coal company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or company that has sent goods, a message, etc. to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "If there is a delay, you will need to contact the dispatcher."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dispatches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to send something, especially goods or a message, somewhere for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Two loads of cloth were dispatched to the factory on 12 December."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Our handsome hero manages to dispatch another five villains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending someone or something somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "the dispatch of troops"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper report sent by someone in a foreign country, often communicating war news, or an official report or letter, often on a military matter:",
        "examples": [
          "In her latest dispatch, Clare Duggan, our war correspondent, reported an increase in fighting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be given a lot of praise for actions you have performed as a soldier:",
        "examples": [
          "Sergeant Havers was mentioned in dispatches for his courage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone or something to a place for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Within seconds the university police can identify the exact origin of the alarm and dispatch officers to investigate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a report sent to you from another place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] In her latest dispatch, our correspondent reports on new negotiations.",
          "[ C ] a military dispatch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is done with dispatch, it is done quickly.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone to a place for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The company could dispatch teams of engineers anywhere in the country if a water supply was contaminated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send goods, a message, etc. to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "We dispatch goods only when we believe a genuine order has been received."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending goods, a message, etc. to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The term 'lead time' can be used to refer to the time elapsed between order and despatch.",
          "Call centres handle orders and billing, and its warehouses arrange the dispatch of goods.",
          "a dispatch company/service/system"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dispatching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something, especially goods or a message, somewhere for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Two loads of cloth were dispatched to the factory on 12 December."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Our handsome hero manages to dispatch another five villains."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dispel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove fears, doubts, and false ideas, usually by proving them wrong or unnecessary:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to start the speech by dispelling a few rumours that have been spreading recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove fears, doubts, or false ideas, usually by proving them wrong or unnecessary:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to dispel the myths and establish real facts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dispensation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "special permission, especially from the Church, to do something that is not usually allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "special dispensation from The couple have requested (a) special dispensation from the Church to allow them to marry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a political or religious system controlling a country at a particular time",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dispense": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give out things, especially products, services, or amounts of money:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a vending machine on the platform that dispenses snacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare and give out medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "UK a dispensing chemist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give out or provide an item or substance:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there a tourism agency that dispenses city maps?",
          "This gasoline pump is capable of dispensing eight blends of gasoline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide something such as a service, money, or information:",
        "examples": [
          "dispense advice/information A personal financial manager will dispense advice on investments.",
          "The County Federation of Labor is dispensing $3 million in aid to unemployed hotel and airport workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a machine dispenses a product or cash, it gives it out when someone puts in money or a special number:",
        "examples": [
          "The company makes vending machines that dispense drinks and snacks.",
          "The machines not only dispense cash but also accept deposits and transfer balances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare medicines as a job and give or sell them to people:",
        "examples": [
          "dispense drugs/medication/medicine",
          "Hundreds of wrong prescriptions have been dispensed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dispensed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give out things, especially products, services, or amounts of money:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a vending machine on the platform that dispenses snacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare and give out medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "UK a dispensing chemist"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dispenser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine or container that you can get something from:",
        "examples": [
          "a cash/soap dispenser"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine from which you can get an item, usually by putting coins in it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine or container that you can get something from by pulling a handle or pressing a button:",
        "examples": [
          "liquid soap dispensers",
          "automated/automatic dispensers",
          "a drinks/coffee/tape dispenser"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to prepare medicines and give or sell them to people:",
        "examples": [
          "Pharmacists have long been frustrated with being perceived as mere pill dispensers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that provides something:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee is an amalgam of regulatory body, lobby group, and dispenser of information."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dispensing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give out things, especially products, services, or amounts of money:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a vending machine on the platform that dispenses snacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare and give out medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "UK a dispensing chemist"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disperse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to spread across or move away over a large area, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "When the rain came down the crowds started to disperse.",
          "Police dispersed the crowd that had gathered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to scatter or move away over a large area, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] It took several hours for the crowd to disperse."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dispersed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "spread across a large area:",
        "examples": [
          "Internet technology allows us to work from anywhere and collaborate with geographically dispersed team members.",
          "It will be much harder to distribute food and clean water to dispersed communities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "displace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to force something out of its usual or original position:",
        "examples": [
          "The blow displaced the woman's eardrum and left her partially deaf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to leave their home:",
        "examples": [
          "The building of a new dam will displace thousands of people who live in this area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to be used instead of something or someone else; to replace something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Contemporary technoscience has largely displaced these early thermodynamic principles.",
          "The next step, the union fears, is for contractors to start fitting parts onto planes on the line, displacing well-paid workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force something or someone out of its usual or original place:",
        "examples": [
          "A major government offensive against rebel groups threatens to displace large numbers of people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "displaced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having been forced to leave your home, for example by a war or dangerous event:",
        "examples": [
          "They distribute food and other aid to displaced civilians.",
          "Nearly four months after the hurricane, more than 10,000 families remain displaced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having been forced to leave your job:",
        "examples": [
          "The Employment Development Department helps displaced workers find jobs.",
          "The transportation company will cease operating and the displaced drivers will have to work for other companies for a lower hourly rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having been forced out of its usual or original position:",
        "examples": [
          "The displaced water spilled down the hill and flooded the highway.",
          "A car crash left him with two displaced vertebrae in his neck."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "displacement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which people are forced to leave the place where they normally live:",
        "examples": [
          "The recent famine in these parts has caused the displacement of tens of thousands of people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the weight of liquid that is forced out of position by an object that is floating on or in it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "when people are forced to leave the place where they normally live",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Displacement is also the weight of liquid that is forced out of position by an object that is floating on or in it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people are forced to leave their jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "job/labour displacement"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "display": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to arrange something or a collection of things so that it can be seen by the public:",
        "examples": [
          "Family photographs were displayed on the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show a feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandfather disapproved of displaying emotion in public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show words, pictures, etc. on a screen:",
        "examples": [
          "Retailers should display delivery times and costs on their websites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of objects or pictures arranged for people to look at, or a performance or show for people to watch:",
        "examples": [
          "on display There's an Egyptian art collection on display (= being shown) at the museum at the moment.",
          "a fireworks display"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of someone showing how they feel:",
        "examples": [
          "display of There's never much (of a) display of affection between them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which words, pictures, etc. are shown electronically, for example on a computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "The display problems might be due to a shortage of disk space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something or a collection of things in an organized way for people to see:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum displays the tools and clothes of native Indians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to let something become known by what you say or do, or how you look:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn’t display much emotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement or collection of one or more things that are shown in an organized way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Paintings and carvings of birds and animals will be on display in the main ballroom of the hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of showing a feeling or quality by what you say or do, or how you look:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an impressive display of unity and goodwill among South Africa’s diverse legislators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of products or objects arranged for people to look at or buy in a store:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has launched a new range of toiletries with a gloriously bright green in-store display of fresh grass.",
          "a display window/shelf/counter",
          "a window display"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of arranging goods or objects for people to look at or buy in a store:",
        "examples": [
          "The window dresser is responsible for choosing items for display in the stores."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the words and pictures that you see on a computer screen or other piece of electronic equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "Data projectors allow any computer display to be shown on large screens or white walls in class or the school hall.",
          "Check the on-screen display to ensure that it makes sense to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a screen that is part of a computer system or other piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "Watch the cash register display at the checkout counter to see how much you are spending.",
          "display monitor/panel/screen He showed me the picture on his digital camera's display screen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arranged for people to look at or buy in a store:",
        "examples": [
          "The store is increasing the number of products on display.",
          "Computers are put on display at one of the company's retail outlets in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange goods or objects for people to look at or buy in a store:",
        "examples": [
          "display prices/products The contract with retailers governs how they display our product in stores.",
          "clearly/prominently displayed At the business premises, the name and address of the proprietor must be clearly displayed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show words, pictures, etc. on a screen:",
        "examples": [
          "The 10 pages with the highest score are displayed on your screen.",
          "Most websites get revenue from ads displayed to visitors.",
          "Retailers should display delivery times and costs on their websites."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "displayed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange something or a collection of things so that it can be seen by the public:",
        "examples": [
          "Family photographs were displayed on the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show a feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandfather disapproved of displaying emotion in public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show words, pictures, etc. on a screen:",
        "examples": [
          "Retailers should display delivery times and costs on their websites."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "displaying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange something or a collection of things so that it can be seen by the public:",
        "examples": [
          "Family photographs were displayed on the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show a feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandfather disapproved of displaying emotion in public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show words, pictures, etc. on a screen:",
        "examples": [
          "Retailers should display delivery times and costs on their websites."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "displays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to arrange something or a collection of things so that it can be seen by the public:",
        "examples": [
          "Family photographs were displayed on the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show a feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandfather disapproved of displaying emotion in public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show words, pictures, etc. on a screen:",
        "examples": [
          "Retailers should display delivery times and costs on their websites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of objects or pictures arranged for people to look at, or a performance or show for people to watch:",
        "examples": [
          "on display There's an Egyptian art collection on display (= being shown) at the museum at the moment.",
          "a fireworks display"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of someone showing how they feel:",
        "examples": [
          "display of There's never much (of a) display of affection between them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which words, pictures, etc. are shown electronically, for example on a computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "The display problems might be due to a shortage of disk space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something or a collection of things in an organized way for people to see:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum displays the tools and clothes of native Indians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to let something become known by what you say or do, or how you look:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn’t display much emotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement or collection of one or more things that are shown in an organized way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Paintings and carvings of birds and animals will be on display in the main ballroom of the hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of showing a feeling or quality by what you say or do, or how you look:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an impressive display of unity and goodwill among South Africa’s diverse legislators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of products or objects arranged for people to look at or buy in a store:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has launched a new range of toiletries with a gloriously bright green in-store display of fresh grass.",
          "a display window/shelf/counter",
          "a window display"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of arranging goods or objects for people to look at or buy in a store:",
        "examples": [
          "The window dresser is responsible for choosing items for display in the stores."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the words and pictures that you see on a computer screen or other piece of electronic equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "Data projectors allow any computer display to be shown on large screens or white walls in class or the school hall.",
          "Check the on-screen display to ensure that it makes sense to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a screen that is part of a computer system or other piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "Watch the cash register display at the checkout counter to see how much you are spending.",
          "display monitor/panel/screen He showed me the picture on his digital camera's display screen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arranged for people to look at or buy in a store:",
        "examples": [
          "The store is increasing the number of products on display.",
          "Computers are put on display at one of the company's retail outlets in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange goods or objects for people to look at or buy in a store:",
        "examples": [
          "display prices/products The contract with retailers governs how they display our product in stores.",
          "clearly/prominently displayed At the business premises, the name and address of the proprietor must be clearly displayed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show words, pictures, etc. on a screen:",
        "examples": [
          "The 10 pages with the highest score are displayed on your screen.",
          "Most websites get revenue from ads displayed to visitors.",
          "Retailers should display delivery times and costs on their websites."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "displeased": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "annoyed or unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "displeased with I am very unhappy and displeased with what I have read.",
          "displeased at He says you weren't entirely displeased at the news."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "displeasing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to be annoyed or unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "I wouldn't want to do anything to displease him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "displeasure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of being annoyed or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees have publicly criticized the company's plans, much to the displeasure of the management.",
          "voice your displeasure Some landlords voiced their displeasure over the city's proposal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disposable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A disposable product is intended to be thrown away after use:",
        "examples": [
          "disposable nappies",
          "disposable cups/cutlery/plates",
          "a disposable camera",
          "daily disposable contact lenses",
          "a disposable razor/syringe/needle/glove",
          "High-tech gadgets have become disposable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not intended to last or be remembered for a long time, especially because of not being of a high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "In this age of disposable entertainment, the series stands out as carefully crafted and made to last.",
          "Pop music these days has become so disposable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that is intended to be thrown away after use:",
        "examples": [
          "paper/plastic/medical disposables",
          "Do you use disposables or washable nappies?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to be thrown away after use:",
        "examples": [
          "disposable cups"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a product that can be bought cheaply and is meant to be thrown away after use:",
        "examples": [
          "The market no longer offers disposable plastic bags at checkout.",
          "disposable cameras/razors/lenses",
          "disposable diapers/nappies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available for use:",
        "examples": [
          "disposable assets/capital/cash"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disposable product:",
        "examples": [
          "medical/plastic disposables",
          "Many people now use cloth nappies instead of disposables.",
          "The company claims that one rechargeable battery replaces 500 to 1,000 disposables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "disposal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of getting rid of something, especially by throwing it away:",
        "examples": [
          "waste disposal",
          "the disposal of hazardous substances"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available to be used by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I would take you if I could, but I don't have a car at my disposal this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of getting rid of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the disposal of toxic wastes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of getting rid of something, especially by throwing it away:",
        "examples": [
          "This agency regulates the disposal of hazardous substances.",
          "The manufacturing process is being changed in an effort to reduce waste disposal costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is sold by a company, such an asset, property, or part of its business, or the act of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is looking at the disposal of non-core operations.",
          "The official blamed lower sales on the disposal last year of assets that did not fit into the retail-and-luxury empire the company is trying to craft.",
          "make a disposal The supermarkets group is required by the competition authorities to make disposals as a condition of the merger.",
          "Sales by volume, excluding acquisitions and disposals, rose 3%, up from 2.5% in the first quarter.",
          "No firm timetable was set for asset disposals.",
          "The company has launched a disposal programme to generate cash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which it is stated that a debt does not need to be paid or will never be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "The company also put aside 5.29 billion yen in reserves for disposal of bad debt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Advertising and public relations specialists have a range of techniques at their disposal.",
          "It's great that we have this innovative technology at our disposal.",
          "The booming company has many billions at its disposal to fund new initiatives and acquisitions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dispose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel a particular way towards someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "His rudeness when we first met didn't dispose me very kindlyto/towards him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel a particular, and often bad, way toward someone else, or to influence someone in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Her sense of humor disposed me to like her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something, especially by throwing it away:",
        "examples": [
          "The agency has put an end to new efforts to dispose of hazardous waste in sensitive environmental areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell an asset, property, or part of a business:",
        "examples": [
          "Recently released plans show the company is going to dispose of its active and casual wear business and focus on its womenswear brands.",
          "She is always willing to dispose of investments that underperform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state that a debt does not need to be paid or will never be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "Debt resolution is seen as an effective way to dispose of debt without filing bankruptcy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disposed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be willing or likely to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "After all the trouble she put me to, I didn't feel disposed to help her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like or approve of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She seems favourably disposed towards the idea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a specific feeling or opinion about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "We were always well disposed toward my uncle (= We liked him)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To be disposed to do something is to feel that you may want to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I didn’t feel disposed to help her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disposing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel a particular way towards someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "His rudeness when we first met didn't dispose me very kindlyto/towards him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel a particular, and often bad, way toward someone else, or to influence someone in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Her sense of humor disposed me to like her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something, especially by throwing it away:",
        "examples": [
          "The agency has put an end to new efforts to dispose of hazardous waste in sensitive environmental areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell an asset, property, or part of a business:",
        "examples": [
          "Recently released plans show the company is going to dispose of its active and casual wear business and focus on its womenswear brands.",
          "She is always willing to dispose of investments that underperform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state that a debt does not need to be paid or will never be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "Debt resolution is seen as an effective way to dispose of debt without filing bankruptcy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disposition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the particular type of character that a person naturally has:",
        "examples": [
          "She is of a nervous/cheerful/sunny disposition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural tendency to do something, or to have or develop something:",
        "examples": [
          "a disposition to deceive"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s usual way of feeling or behaving; the tendency of a person to be happy, friendly, anxious, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a cheerful disposition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of selling something or formally giving it to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "We have no control over the disposition of the funds in that account.",
          "Not more than 30% of a Fund's gross income can be derived from gains from the sale or other disposition of securities held for less than three months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which a formal process, such as a business deal or a matter dealt with in a court of law, is completed:",
        "examples": [
          "This describes the principal issues raised in the review and states the Regulation Board's disposition of the proceeding.",
          "Payment of expenses incurred in advance of the final disposition of this lawsuit shall be conditional upon receipt of a detailed itemization."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disproportionately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is too large or too small in relation to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The burden of price increases is borne disproportionately by the poor.",
          "The disease disproportionately affects women.",
          "Their insurance is disproportionately expensive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disprove": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to prove that something is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "The allegations have been disproved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove that an idea, statement, etc. is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "Given the thoroughness of the author’s research, the burden rests on critics to disprove the facts he presents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dispute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an argument or disagreement, especially an official one between, for example, workers and employers or two countries with a common border:",
        "examples": [
          "a bitter/long-running dispute",
          "a border dispute",
          "a pay/legal/trade dispute",
          "dispute over They have been unable to settle/resolve the dispute over working conditions.",
          "in dispute with The unions are in dispute with management over pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so certain or true that you cannot disagree:",
        "examples": [
          "He is beyond all dispute the finest actor in Hollywood today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being doubted:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think her ability is in dispute - what I question is her attitude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not certain:",
        "examples": [
          "He says it's the best musical equipment you can buy, but I think that's open to dispute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree with something that someone says:",
        "examples": [
          "Few would dispute his status as the finest artist of the period.",
          "be hotly disputed The circumstances of her death have been hotly disputed.",
          "[ + (that) ] I don't dispute (that) his movies are entertaining, but they don't have much depth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an argument or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Management and the union are trying to resolve the dispute over working conditions.",
          "Her skill is not in dispute (= there is no disagreement about her skill), but she doesn’t produce enough work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an argument or disagreement, especially an official one:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge urged the feuding partners to settle their legal dispute .",
          "Staff have been in a long-running pay dispute with the company.",
          "An official involved in the dispute said that the attorney has indicated he is likely to agree to the revised terms.",
          "He was in dispute with his last company, which had terminated his contract.",
          "Workers at the car plant are to stage a fresh strike in a dispute over pay.",
          "dispute between/with sb/sth (and sb/sth) The dispute between Brazil and the United States over immigration checks continued.",
          "a bitter/long-running dispute"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not yet agreed on or accepted by everyone:",
        "examples": [
          "Sensitive documents related to personnel that ought to be protected for privacy reasons are the only documents that are in dispute.",
          "The facts in this matter are in dispute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree with or express doubts about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Health insurers dispute the doctors' statement that they don't pay enough to make up for the cost of the vaccine.",
          "Many in the television industry dispute research findings suggesting negative long-term effects of television violence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disputed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is the subject of disagreement, especially official or legal disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Fighting broke out along the disputed border.",
          "The referee made a controversial decision to allow a disputed goal.",
          "disputed territory"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disputes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an argument or disagreement, especially an official one between, for example, workers and employers or two countries with a common border:",
        "examples": [
          "a bitter/long-running dispute",
          "a border dispute",
          "a pay/legal/trade dispute",
          "dispute over They have been unable to settle/resolve the dispute over working conditions.",
          "in dispute with The unions are in dispute with management over pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so certain or true that you cannot disagree:",
        "examples": [
          "He is beyond all dispute the finest actor in Hollywood today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being doubted:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think her ability is in dispute - what I question is her attitude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not certain:",
        "examples": [
          "He says it's the best musical equipment you can buy, but I think that's open to dispute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree with something that someone says:",
        "examples": [
          "Few would dispute his status as the finest artist of the period.",
          "be hotly disputed The circumstances of her death have been hotly disputed.",
          "[ + (that) ] I don't dispute (that) his movies are entertaining, but they don't have much depth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an argument or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Management and the union are trying to resolve the dispute over working conditions.",
          "Her skill is not in dispute (= there is no disagreement about her skill), but she doesn’t produce enough work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an argument or disagreement, especially an official one:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge urged the feuding partners to settle their legal dispute .",
          "Staff have been in a long-running pay dispute with the company.",
          "An official involved in the dispute said that the attorney has indicated he is likely to agree to the revised terms.",
          "He was in dispute with his last company, which had terminated his contract.",
          "Workers at the car plant are to stage a fresh strike in a dispute over pay.",
          "dispute between/with sb/sth (and sb/sth) The dispute between Brazil and the United States over immigration checks continued.",
          "a bitter/long-running dispute"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not yet agreed on or accepted by everyone:",
        "examples": [
          "Sensitive documents related to personnel that ought to be protected for privacy reasons are the only documents that are in dispute.",
          "The facts in this matter are in dispute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree with or express doubts about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Health insurers dispute the doctors' statement that they don't pay enough to make up for the cost of the vaccine.",
          "Many in the television industry dispute research findings suggesting negative long-term effects of television violence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disqualified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone from being in a competition or doing something because they are unsuitable or they have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "be disqualified from Two top athletes have been disqualified from the championship after positive drug tests.",
          "UK He's been disqualified from driving for a year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disqualify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone from being in a competition or doing something because they are unsuitable or they have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "be disqualified from Two top athletes have been disqualified from the championship after positive drug tests.",
          "UK He's been disqualified from driving for a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take away from someone the ability to do or play a part in something because that person is unsuitable or has done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "He was disqualified from competing in the games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially stop someone from being in a competition or doing something because they are not suitable or they have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Of the enlistees who signed up last month, 12.3% required waivers for past criminal activity that would have disqualified them for service.",
          "be disqualified from sth/doing sth An ex-convict can't be disqualified from public employment based solely on a prior conviction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disquieting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing worry:",
        "examples": [
          "The disquieting situation between these two neighbouring countries looks as if it will continue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing anxiety; worrying:",
        "examples": [
          "The sheer size of their armed forces is a disquieting factor for neighboring countries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disregard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of showing no care or respect for something:",
        "examples": [
          "disregard for What amazes me is her complete disregard for anyone else's opinion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ignore something:",
        "examples": [
          "He told us to disregard everything we'd learned so far and start again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lack of consideration or respect:",
        "examples": [
          "The writer has shown a reckless disregard for the truth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not allow something to influence you; ignore:",
        "examples": [
          "The jury was told to disregard the comments made by the witness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disrepair": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being broken or old and needing to be repaired:",
        "examples": [
          "fall into disrepair The building has fallen into disrepair over the years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being broken or old and needing to be repaired:",
        "examples": [
          "The building had fallen into disrepair over the years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disrespect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lack of respect:",
        "examples": [
          "a disrespect for authority"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before you criticize someone in order not to sound rude:",
        "examples": [
          "No disrespect to Julie, but this department worked perfectly well before she started here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or behave rudely to someone, or to show someone no respect:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't want anyone disrespecting my son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lack of respect:",
        "examples": [
          "She apologized for not responding to the letter and said she had meant no disrespect."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disrespected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lack of respect:",
        "examples": [
          "a disrespect for authority"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before you criticize someone in order not to sound rude:",
        "examples": [
          "No disrespect to Julie, but this department worked perfectly well before she started here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or behave rudely to someone, or to show someone no respect:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't want anyone disrespecting my son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lack of respect:",
        "examples": [
          "She apologized for not responding to the letter and said she had meant no disrespect."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disrespectful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lacking respect:",
        "examples": [
          "disrespectful behaviour",
          "They were angered by what they perceived as disrespectful comments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disrespecting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lack of respect:",
        "examples": [
          "a disrespect for authority"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before you criticize someone in order not to sound rude:",
        "examples": [
          "No disrespect to Julie, but this department worked perfectly well before she started here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or behave rudely to someone, or to show someone no respect:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't want anyone disrespecting my son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lack of respect:",
        "examples": [
          "She apologized for not responding to the letter and said she had meant no disrespect."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disrespects": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lack of respect:",
        "examples": [
          "a disrespect for authority"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before you criticize someone in order not to sound rude:",
        "examples": [
          "No disrespect to Julie, but this department worked perfectly well before she started here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or behave rudely to someone, or to show someone no respect:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't want anyone disrespecting my son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lack of respect:",
        "examples": [
          "She apologized for not responding to the letter and said she had meant no disrespect."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disrupt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Heavy snow disrupted travel into the city this morning.",
          "The meeting was disrupted by a group of protesters who shouted and threw fruit at the speaker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the traditional way that an industry operates, especially in a new and effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "Dell Inc. disrupted the traditional way of selling computers by switching to the internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something, esp. a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected:",
        "examples": [
          "A heavy fall of snow disrupted traffic during the rush hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Meetings with her lawyers did not disrupt the schedule.",
          "Commerce could be disrupted in a cyberterrorism attack."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disrupted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Heavy snow disrupted travel into the city this morning.",
          "The meeting was disrupted by a group of protesters who shouted and threw fruit at the speaker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the traditional way that an industry operates, especially in a new and effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "Dell Inc. disrupted the traditional way of selling computers by switching to the internet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disrupting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Heavy snow disrupted travel into the city this morning.",
          "The meeting was disrupted by a group of protesters who shouted and threw fruit at the speaker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the traditional way that an industry operates, especially in a new and effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "Dell Inc. disrupted the traditional way of selling computers by switching to the internet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disruption": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of preventing something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected:",
        "examples": [
          "widespread disruption The accident brought widespread disruption on the roads.",
          "disruption to It would cause a tremendous disruption to our work schedule to install a different computer system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of completely changing the traditional way that an industry or market operates by using new methods or technology:",
        "examples": [
          "the disruption of the telecoms industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an interruption in the usual way that a system, process, or event works:",
        "examples": [
          "It would cause a tremendous disruption to our work schedule to install a different computer system.",
          "A crackdown on illegal-immigrant hiring could create widespread workplace disruptions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disruptive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing trouble and therefore stopping something from continuing as usual:",
        "examples": [
          "disruptive influence His teacher described him as a noisy, disruptive influence in class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "changing the traditional way that an industry operates, especially in a new and effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "disruptive technologies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to damage the orderly control of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "disruptive social changes",
          "The teacher said disruptive behavior would not be tolerated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing trouble and therefore stopping something from continuing as usual:",
        "examples": [
          "An absence of disruptive interpersonal issues makes for a healthier workspace.",
          "The start-up has always been a disruptive force in the market.",
          "If this immigration regulation is deemed to be disruptive to the rest of the EU, controls on free movement could be re-imposed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disrupts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Heavy snow disrupted travel into the city this morning.",
          "The meeting was disrupted by a group of protesters who shouted and threw fruit at the speaker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the traditional way that an industry operates, especially in a new and effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "Dell Inc. disrupted the traditional way of selling computers by switching to the internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something, esp. a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected:",
        "examples": [
          "A heavy fall of snow disrupted traffic during the rush hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Meetings with her lawyers did not disrupt the schedule.",
          "Commerce could be disrupted in a cyberterrorism attack."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to",
        "examples": [
          "Don't diss me, man!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dissatisfied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not pleased with something; feeling that something is not as good as it should be:",
        "examples": [
          "dissatisfied with If you're dissatisfied with the service, why don't you complain to the hotel manager?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not pleased with something; feeling that something is not as good as it should be:",
        "examples": [
          "She was dissatisfied with her job and decided to look for a new one."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dissect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cut open something, especially a dead body or a plant, and study its structure:",
        "examples": [
          "In biology classes we used to dissect rats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine or consider something in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the kind of person who watches a movie and then dissects it for hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut apart the body of an animal or plant in order to study its structure:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to dissect a frog in our biology class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To dissect is also to examine something in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "The more experts dissect his tax revision plan, the more inconsistencies turn up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dissected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut open something, especially a dead body or a plant, and study its structure:",
        "examples": [
          "In biology classes we used to dissect rats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine or consider something in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the kind of person who watches a movie and then dissects it for hours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dissection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of cutting something open, especially a dead body or plant, in order to study its structure:",
        "examples": [
          "Traditional surgical approaches to spinal pain involve open dissection of soft tissue and bone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of examining or considering something in detail, or a piece of work that is the result of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel is really a dissection of nationalism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dissed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "added to the front of some words to form their opposites:",
        "examples": [
          "to disagree",
          "a dishonest person"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something that shows a lack of respect for someone and is often intended to insult",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dissent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong difference of opinion on a particular subject, especially about an official suggestion or plan or a popular belief:",
        "examples": [
          "voice of dissent When the time came to approve the proposal, there were one or two voices of dissent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as football and rugby, the offence of disagreeing with a decision made by a referee :",
        "examples": [
          "Rooney was booked for dissent after the referee failed to award United a penalty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree with other people about something:",
        "examples": [
          "dissent from Anyone wishing to dissent from the motion should now raise their hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong difference of opinion; disagreement esp. about official decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "There was very little room for dissent or different points of view."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law A dissent is also a legal opinion by a judge in a court that differs from the opinion of most of the other judges of the court.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a judge) to offer a legal opinion in a court that differs from the opinion of most of the other judges of the court:",
        "examples": [
          "A staunch conservative, he frequently dissented from the court’s majority opinion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dissertation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done in order to receive a degree at college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "dissertation on Ann did her dissertation on Baudelaire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of writing on a particular subject, esp. one that is done for a Ph.D. (= high university degree)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "disservice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an action that harms something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "do a disservice to She has done a great disservice to her cause by suggesting that violence is justifiable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unfair or harmful action:",
        "examples": [
          "Calling him a liar does him a great disservice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dissident": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who publicly disagrees with and criticizes their government:",
        "examples": [
          "political dissidents"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "publicly disagreeing with and criticizing your government or political party:",
        "examples": [
          "a dissident group/writer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who strongly disagrees with and publicly criticizes a government or the official rulings of a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Union dissidents have challenged the leadership of the current president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dissidents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who publicly disagrees with and criticizes their government:",
        "examples": [
          "political dissidents"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "publicly disagreeing with and criticizing your government or political party:",
        "examples": [
          "a dissident group/writer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who strongly disagrees with and publicly criticizes a government or the official rulings of a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Union dissidents have challenged the leadership of the current president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dissimilar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "different:",
        "examples": [
          "not dissimilar to The new house is not dissimilar (= is similar) to our old one, except that it's slightly bigger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not similar; different:",
        "examples": [
          "Her diagnosis was not dissimilar (= was similar) to that of the previous doctor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dissipate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) gradually disappear or waste:",
        "examples": [
          "The heat gradually dissipates into the atmosphere.",
          "His anger dissipated as the situation became clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disappear gradually, or to cause something to disappear gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] It took months of effort to dissipate the oil spill in the North Sea."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dissipates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) gradually disappear or waste:",
        "examples": [
          "The heat gradually dissipates into the atmosphere.",
          "His anger dissipated as the situation became clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disappear gradually, or to cause something to disappear gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] It took months of effort to dissipate the oil spill in the North Sea."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dissolve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a solid) to be absorbed by a liquid, especially when mixed, or (of a liquid) to absorb a solid:",
        "examples": [
          "dissolve something in something Dissolve two spoons of powder in warm water.",
          "Nitric acid will dissolve most animal tissue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end an official organization or a legal arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "Parliament has been dissolved.",
          "Their marriage was dissolved in 1968."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "The tension in the office just dissolves when she walks out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be absorbed or to cause a solid to be absorbed by a liquid, or of a liquid to absorb a solid:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Dissolve two teaspoons of yeast in warm water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end an official organization or a legal arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They decided to dissolve the partnership."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end an official organization or a legal arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "A vote to dissolve the power-sharing government is scheduled for next week.",
          "The committee has announced that it will dissolve or completely reshape the Information Management Group.",
          "A final shareholders meeting has been scheduled to take all necessary actions to dissolve the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dissolved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a solid) to be absorbed by a liquid, especially when mixed, or (of a liquid) to absorb a solid:",
        "examples": [
          "dissolve something in something Dissolve two spoons of powder in warm water.",
          "Nitric acid will dissolve most animal tissue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end an official organization or a legal arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "Parliament has been dissolved.",
          "Their marriage was dissolved in 1968."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "The tension in the office just dissolves when she walks out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dissolves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a solid) to be absorbed by a liquid, especially when mixed, or (of a liquid) to absorb a solid:",
        "examples": [
          "dissolve something in something Dissolve two spoons of powder in warm water.",
          "Nitric acid will dissolve most animal tissue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end an official organization or a legal arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "Parliament has been dissolved.",
          "Their marriage was dissolved in 1968."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "The tension in the office just dissolves when she walks out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be absorbed or to cause a solid to be absorbed by a liquid, or of a liquid to absorb a solid:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Dissolve two teaspoons of yeast in warm water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end an official organization or a legal arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They decided to dissolve the partnership."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end an official organization or a legal arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "A vote to dissolve the power-sharing government is scheduled for next week.",
          "The committee has announced that it will dissolve or completely reshape the Information Management Group.",
          "A final shareholders meeting has been scheduled to take all necessary actions to dissolve the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dissolving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a solid) to be absorbed by a liquid, especially when mixed, or (of a liquid) to absorb a solid:",
        "examples": [
          "dissolve something in something Dissolve two spoons of powder in warm water.",
          "Nitric acid will dissolve most animal tissue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end an official organization or a legal arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "Parliament has been dissolved.",
          "Their marriage was dissolved in 1968."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "The tension in the office just dissolves when she walks out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dissonance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a combination of sounds or musical notes that are not pleasant when heard together:",
        "examples": [
          "the jarring dissonance of Klein's musical score"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disagreement",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dissonant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of sounds or musical notes) sounding strange or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a dissonant combination of sounds",
          "His compositions tend to be brutally dissonant and repetitive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not agreeing with or not the same as other things, usually in a way that is strange or hard to accept:",
        "examples": [
          "Amid the celebrations over the passage of the reform bill this week, one dissonant voice could be heard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dissuade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone not to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "dissuade someone from something/doing something I tried to dissuade her from leaving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone not to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The group hopes to dissuade Congress from cutting funds for health programs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of space between two places:",
        "examples": [
          "distance between What's the distance between Madrid and Barcelona?",
          "distance from something to something What's the distance from Madrid to Barcelona?",
          "He travels quite a distance (= a long way) to work every day.",
          "within walking distance Does she live within walking distance of her parents?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from a place that is not near:",
        "examples": [
          "From a distance he looks a bit like Johnny Depp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a point that is far away:",
        "examples": [
          "On a clear day you can see the temple in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that shows little interest or friendliness:",
        "examples": [
          "distance between I noticed a certain distance between father and son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of space between two places or things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The distance from San Francisco to Los Angeles is about 400 miles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "At/from a distance means if you are not too near:",
        "examples": [
          "From a distance, he looks a little like his mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the distance means at or from a point far away:",
        "examples": [
          "We could see the mountains in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you distance yourself from something, you try to become less involved or connected with it:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate distanced himself from the extremists in the party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distanced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become or seem less involved or connected with something:",
        "examples": [
          "The leader has recently distanced himself from the extremists in the party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of space between two places:",
        "examples": [
          "distance between What's the distance between Madrid and Barcelona?",
          "distance from something to something What's the distance from Madrid to Barcelona?",
          "He travels quite a distance (= a long way) to work every day.",
          "within walking distance Does she live within walking distance of her parents?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from a place that is not near:",
        "examples": [
          "From a distance he looks a bit like Johnny Depp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a point that is far away:",
        "examples": [
          "On a clear day you can see the temple in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that shows little interest or friendliness:",
        "examples": [
          "distance between I noticed a certain distance between father and son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of space between two places or things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The distance from San Francisco to Los Angeles is about 400 miles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "At/from a distance means if you are not too near:",
        "examples": [
          "From a distance, he looks a little like his mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the distance means at or from a point far away:",
        "examples": [
          "We could see the mountains in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you distance yourself from something, you try to become less involved or connected with it:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate distanced himself from the extremists in the party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "far away:",
        "examples": [
          "a distant country",
          "She could hear the distant sound of fireworks exploding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of your family but not closely related:",
        "examples": [
          "a distant relative/cousin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "far away in the past or future:",
        "examples": [
          "At some point in the distant future I would like to have my own house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quite soon:",
        "examples": [
          "They plan to have children in the not-too-distant future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who does not show much emotion and is not friendly:",
        "examples": [
          "She seemed cold and distant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "far away in space or time:",
        "examples": [
          "She dreamed of traveling to distant lands.",
          "We could hear the sound of distant thunder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone whose manner is distant does not show much emotion and is not friendly.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "distantly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "far away:",
        "examples": [
          "He heard, distantly, the sound of the sea.",
          "They're distantly related."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an unfriendly way, showing no emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "Sam smiled distantly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distasteful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant and unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "He found the subject of their conversation very distasteful.",
          "Some of the ads are particularly distasteful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tasting unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The butterflies use passion flowers (Passiflora) as host plants - a diet that makes caterpillars and adults distasteful to predators."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to heat a liquid until it changes to a gas and then make it liquid again by cooling:",
        "examples": [
          "distilled water/whiskey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To distill something said or written is to reduce it but keep the most important part:",
        "examples": [
          "She distilled the report into a paragraph."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distilled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a liquid stronger or purer by heating it until it changes to a gas and then cooling it so that it changes back into a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Some strong alcoholic drinks such as whisky are made by distilling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or show only the most important part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "be distilled into Over 80 hours of footage have been distilled into these 40 minutes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distillery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a factory where strong alcoholic drinks are produced by the process of distilling:",
        "examples": [
          "a whisky distillery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a factory where strong alcoholic drinks are produced by the process of distilling",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "distinct": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "clearly noticeable; that certainly exists:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a distinct smell of cigarettes in here.",
          "distinct possibility There's a distinct possibility that I'll be asked to give a speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clearly separate and different (from something else):",
        "examples": [
          "distinct from The two concepts are quite distinct from each other.",
          "The two concepts are entirely distinct, and should not be confused with one another.",
          "There are two distinct factions within the one political party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rather than:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a personal assistant, as distinct from a secretary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clearly separate and different:",
        "examples": [
          "The two languages are quite distinct from each other.",
          "The dogs are of distinct breeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not to be ignored; real and present:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a distinct possibility of rain today.",
          "There were distinct advantages to the first job offer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distinction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a difference between two similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "distinction between There's a clear distinction between the dialects spoken in the two regions.",
          "make a distinction between We have to make a distinction between genuine mistakes and acts that intend to deceive or conceal something.",
          "draw a distinction between It's sometimes very difficult to draw a clear distinction between the meanings of different words.",
          "clear distinction The researchers found that children draw clear distinctions between screen violence and real violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "of distinction The city has produced very few writers of distinction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark given to students who produce work of an excellent standard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being special or different:",
        "examples": [
          "have the distinction of She has the distinction of being one of the few people to have an honorary degree conferred on her by the university this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difference between two similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The comment drew/made a false distinction between domestic and foreign affairs, which are really closely related.",
          "[ U ] Martin Luther King, Jr. clearly understood and accepted the distinction between preaching and scholarly criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being excellent or special in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a scientist of great distinction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "honor obtained or given because of excellence:",
        "examples": [
          "Winning a Guggenheim fellowship carries great distinction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distinctions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a difference between two similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "distinction between There's a clear distinction between the dialects spoken in the two regions.",
          "make a distinction between We have to make a distinction between genuine mistakes and acts that intend to deceive or conceal something.",
          "draw a distinction between It's sometimes very difficult to draw a clear distinction between the meanings of different words.",
          "clear distinction The researchers found that children draw clear distinctions between screen violence and real violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "of distinction The city has produced very few writers of distinction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark given to students who produce work of an excellent standard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being special or different:",
        "examples": [
          "have the distinction of She has the distinction of being one of the few people to have an honorary degree conferred on her by the university this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difference between two similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The comment drew/made a false distinction between domestic and foreign affairs, which are really closely related.",
          "[ U ] Martin Luther King, Jr. clearly understood and accepted the distinction between preaching and scholarly criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being excellent or special in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a scientist of great distinction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "honor obtained or given because of excellence:",
        "examples": [
          "Winning a Guggenheim fellowship carries great distinction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distinctive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is distinctive is easy to recognize because it is different from other things:",
        "examples": [
          "a distinctive smell/taste",
          "She's got a very distinctive voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "marking something as clearly different from others:",
        "examples": [
          "a distinctive flavor/writing style"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distinctly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is clearly noticeable or very definite:",
        "examples": [
          "His every word could be heard quite distinctly.",
          "I distinctly remember asking him.",
          "I began to feel distinctly disturbed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is clearly separate and different from something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The groups sang in distinctly different performing spaces.",
          "He has a motivational style that is distinctly his own.",
          "Internet chat rooms and messages are distinctly separate media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a clear or noticeable way:",
        "examples": [
          "I distinctly remember asking Ralph not to tell anyone about it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distinguish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to notice or understand the difference between two things, or to make one person or thing seem different from another:",
        "examples": [
          "distinguish between He's colour-blind and can't distinguish (the difference) between red and green easily.",
          "distinguish someone/something from someone/something I sometimes have difficulty distinguishing Spanish from Portuguese.",
          "It's important to distinguish between business and pleasure.",
          "It's not the beauty so much as the range of his voice that distinguishes him from other tenors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something so well that you are admired and praised for it:",
        "examples": [
          "He distinguished himself as a writer at a very early age.",
          "At school, she distinguished herself as an outstanding debater.",
          "He quickly distinguished himself in his chosen career.",
          "He didn't especially distinguish himself in any particular field, as far as I recall.",
          "Richardson rapidly distinguished himself with his diligence and industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize or understand the difference between two things, or to provide a quality that makes someone or something different or special:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] It’s important to distinguish between scientific fact and fiction.",
          "[ T ] Samuel F. B. Morse distinguished himself both as an inventor and as a painter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see, hear, or experience something, esp. with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "In the dark, I could barely distinguish the shape of a person."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distinguished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a respected and admired person, or their work:",
        "examples": [
          "a distinguished writer/director/politician",
          "a distinguished career"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person, especially an older person, who looks formal, stylish, or wise:",
        "examples": [
          "I think grey hair on a man can look very distinguished."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or a body of work) respected and admired for excellence:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a long and distinguished career as a diplomat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person, esp. an older person, might be described as being distinguished in appearance if the person looks important and respected.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "distinguishing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A distinguishing mark or feature is one that makes someone or something different from similar people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "distinguishing feature The main distinguishing feature of the new car is its fast acceleration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distort": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change the shape of something so that it looks strange or unnatural:",
        "examples": [
          "The map distorted Greenland to appear four times its actual size.",
          "a distorting mirror"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something so that it is false or wrong, or no longer means what it was intended to mean:",
        "examples": [
          "She accused her opponent of distorting the truth.",
          "The survey methods can distort reality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change or affect something, especially in a way that makes it worse:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is actually distorting markets and undermining competition.",
          "There's a danger this could distort his judgment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make sound produced on electrical equipment sound strange and unpleasant because of changes in the shape of the sound wave:",
        "examples": [
          "a powerful amplifier capable of producing sound at high volume without distorting it",
          "The sound system distorted the vocals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something from its natural or usual shape or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Agony distorted his face.",
          "There are those who would distort the facts to serve their own political ends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something from its original, natural, or intended meaning, condition, or shape, especially in a negative way:",
        "examples": [
          "Governments are able to maintain discriminatory procurement practices which significantly distort trade and reduce potential growth.",
          "Local prices may be distorted by trade barriers, sales taxes, or big differences in the cost of inputs such as rents.",
          "They claim she deliberately distorted information and put families at risk.",
          "These companies systematically distort the truth - by design.",
          "Critics said the speaker not only distorted the facts but unfairly criticized one of the city's great success stories."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distorted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pulled into or appearing as a strange or unnatural shape:",
        "examples": [
          "His face was distorted in agony.",
          "Everything looks distorted through the glass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "false or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "This report gives a somewhat distorted impression of what actually happened.",
          "We have a distorted belief that we are more ethical than we really are.",
          "Because of a distorted body image, she believes that she's overweight even when she is underweight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sound produced on electrical equipment is distorted, it sounds strange and unpleasant because of changes in the shape of the sound wave:",
        "examples": [
          "The music just gets distorted when you play it so loud.",
          "A distorted synthesized voice came from the speakers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made to change, especially in a way that makes something worse than it was before:",
        "examples": [
          "My sleep schedule is all distorted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distorting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the shape of something so that it looks strange or unnatural:",
        "examples": [
          "The map distorted Greenland to appear four times its actual size.",
          "a distorting mirror"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something so that it is false or wrong, or no longer means what it was intended to mean:",
        "examples": [
          "She accused her opponent of distorting the truth.",
          "The survey methods can distort reality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change or affect something, especially in a way that makes it worse:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is actually distorting markets and undermining competition.",
          "There's a danger this could distort his judgment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make sound produced on electrical equipment sound strange and unpleasant because of changes in the shape of the sound wave:",
        "examples": [
          "a powerful amplifier capable of producing sound at high volume without distorting it",
          "The sound system distorted the vocals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distortion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a change to the intended or true meaning of something:",
        "examples": [
          "distortion of a gross distortion of the facts",
          "Nobody has challenged his distortions on education and the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change to the original or natural shape of something:",
        "examples": [
          "distortion of When you project the photographs onto a surface, some distortion of the image may occur.",
          "The painting features Dali's characteristic distortions of form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in or loss of sound quality, due to changes in the shape of the sound wave:",
        "examples": [
          "The audio track sounds clean and free of distortion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distorts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change the shape of something so that it looks strange or unnatural:",
        "examples": [
          "The map distorted Greenland to appear four times its actual size.",
          "a distorting mirror"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something so that it is false or wrong, or no longer means what it was intended to mean:",
        "examples": [
          "She accused her opponent of distorting the truth.",
          "The survey methods can distort reality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change or affect something, especially in a way that makes it worse:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is actually distorting markets and undermining competition.",
          "There's a danger this could distort his judgment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make sound produced on electrical equipment sound strange and unpleasant because of changes in the shape of the sound wave:",
        "examples": [
          "a powerful amplifier capable of producing sound at high volume without distorting it",
          "The sound system distorted the vocals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something from its natural or usual shape or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Agony distorted his face.",
          "There are those who would distort the facts to serve their own political ends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something from its original, natural, or intended meaning, condition, or shape, especially in a negative way:",
        "examples": [
          "Governments are able to maintain discriminatory procurement practices which significantly distort trade and reduce potential growth.",
          "Local prices may be distorted by trade barriers, sales taxes, or big differences in the cost of inputs such as rents.",
          "They claim she deliberately distorted information and put families at risk.",
          "These companies systematically distort the truth - by design.",
          "Critics said the speaker not only distorted the facts but unfairly criticized one of the city's great success stories."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distract": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone stop giving their attention to something:",
        "examples": [
          "distract someone from something Don't distract her from her studies.",
          "distract attention from He tried to distract attention from his own illegal activities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone’s attention away from what that person is doing or should be doing:",
        "examples": [
          "She liked to work with the radio playing and said it did not distract her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distracted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "nervous or confused because you are worried about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Tania seems very distracted at the moment - I think she's worried about her brother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distracting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making it difficult for someone to give their attention to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Please turn your music down - it's very distracting.",
          "I have trained myself to read through almost any distracting noise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distraction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being very bored or annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "to distraction His lessons bore me to distraction.",
          "drive someone to distraction That dreadful noise is driving me to distraction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that prevents someone from giving their attention to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "I can turn the television off if you find it a distraction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that you do for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "one of the distractions of city life"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distractions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being very bored or annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "to distraction His lessons bore me to distraction.",
          "drive someone to distraction That dreadful noise is driving me to distraction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that prevents someone from giving their attention to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "I can turn the television off if you find it a distraction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that you do for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "one of the distractions of city life"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distracts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone stop giving their attention to something:",
        "examples": [
          "distract someone from something Don't distract her from her studies.",
          "distract attention from He tried to distract attention from his own illegal activities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone’s attention away from what that person is doing or should be doing:",
        "examples": [
          "She liked to work with the radio playing and said it did not distract her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distraught": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely worried, nervous, or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "The missing child's distraught parents made an emotional appeal for information on TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely anxious and upset:",
        "examples": [
          "We were all distraught over the loss of our homes in the flood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of extreme worry, sadness, or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "emotional distress She claimed that the way she had been treated at work had caused her extreme emotional and psychological distress.",
          "Many of the horses were showing signs of distress at the end of the race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you are suffering or are in great danger and therefore in urgent need of help:",
        "examples": [
          "in distress Six people were rescued by helicopter from a fishing boat in distress off the coast.",
          "distress signal The term \"mayday\" is used as a distress signal by people who need help on a ship or an aircraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel very upset or worried:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope I haven't distressed you with all these personal questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great mental or physical suffering, such as extreme anxiety, sadness, or pain, or the state of being in danger or urgent need:",
        "examples": [
          "emotional/financial distress",
          "Four men were rescued from a fishing boat in distress off the coast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal action of taking and selling another person’s property in order to get money for a payment or debt that they owe:",
        "examples": [
          "make a distress A distress should be made for the whole rent in arrears; but if goods cannot be found at the time, the injured party may make a second distress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "financial failure, for example, not having enough money to pay back a debt or the costs of operating a business:",
        "examples": [
          "Rising dependence on credit cards could be a sign of distress as some consumers borrow just to meet routine expenses.",
          "economic/financial distress"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distressed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "upset or worried:",
        "examples": [
          "deeply distressed She was deeply distressed by the news of his death.",
          "visibly distressed He became visibly distressed as his account was read out to the court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having problems because of having too little money:",
        "examples": [
          "economically distressed They are taking steps to stimulate business development in economically distressed areas of the country.",
          "financially distressed I specialize in business recovery, giving advice to financially distressed companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a distressed material has been treated to make it look as if it has been used for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "distressed denim",
          "distressed leather chairs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "distressed debts, etc. are sold to investors at very low prices because there is a high risk that the company owing them will be unable to pay them back. Investors buy them because they hope to get back more from the company owing the money than they have paid for the debts:",
        "examples": [
          "The Texas-based firm buys distressed assets from financial institutions and liquidates them at a profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "distressed goods, etc. are sold at very low prices in order to get rid of them, for example, because they are damaged or belonged to a bankrupt company:",
        "examples": [
          "Many liquidators sell a variety of distressed merchandise by the pallet, lot or truckload at below wholesale prices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distresses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of extreme worry, sadness, or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "emotional distress She claimed that the way she had been treated at work had caused her extreme emotional and psychological distress.",
          "Many of the horses were showing signs of distress at the end of the race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you are suffering or are in great danger and therefore in urgent need of help:",
        "examples": [
          "in distress Six people were rescued by helicopter from a fishing boat in distress off the coast.",
          "distress signal The term \"mayday\" is used as a distress signal by people who need help on a ship or an aircraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel very upset or worried:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope I haven't distressed you with all these personal questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great mental or physical suffering, such as extreme anxiety, sadness, or pain, or the state of being in danger or urgent need:",
        "examples": [
          "emotional/financial distress",
          "Four men were rescued from a fishing boat in distress off the coast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal action of taking and selling another person’s property in order to get money for a payment or debt that they owe:",
        "examples": [
          "make a distress A distress should be made for the whole rent in arrears; but if goods cannot be found at the time, the injured party may make a second distress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "financial failure, for example, not having enough money to pay back a debt or the costs of operating a business:",
        "examples": [
          "Rising dependence on credit cards could be a sign of distress as some consumers borrow just to meet routine expenses.",
          "economic/financial distress"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distressing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "upsetting or worrying:",
        "examples": [
          "The news reports about the famine were very distressing.",
          "deeply distressing It was deeply distressing for him to see his wife in such pain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distribute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give something out to several people, or to spread or supply something:",
        "examples": [
          "distribute something to someone/something Several people were arrested for distributing racist leaflets to the spectators.",
          "The books will be distributed free to local schools.",
          "distribute something throughout something The company aims eventually to distribute (= supply for sale) its products throughout China."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide something among several or many people, or to spread or scatter something over an area:",
        "examples": [
          "Food and clothing are being distributed among/to the flood victims.",
          "Shopping malls are widely distributed across the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to a large number of people, for example a share of a company's profits to shareholders:",
        "examples": [
          "distribute sth to sb Operating expenses are first paid from the fund's assets before any earnings are distributed to shareholders.",
          "distribute sth among sb $80 million dollars were due to be distributed among the firm's creditors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a company's goods available to the public, for example, by transporting, storing, and selling them:",
        "examples": [
          "As small American companies generate more sales overseas, the infrastructure for selling and distributing U.S. products will continue to improve.",
          "distribute to sb The Scottish company aims to be distributing to retailers within the US and Canada by next year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distributed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something out to several people, or to spread or supply something:",
        "examples": [
          "distribute something to someone/something Several people were arrested for distributing racist leaflets to the spectators.",
          "The books will be distributed free to local schools.",
          "distribute something throughout something The company aims eventually to distribute (= supply for sale) its products throughout China."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distributing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something out to several people, or to spread or supply something:",
        "examples": [
          "distribute something to someone/something Several people were arrested for distributing racist leaflets to the spectators.",
          "The books will be distributed free to local schools.",
          "distribute something throughout something The company aims eventually to distribute (= supply for sale) its products throughout China."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distribution": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of giving things out to several people, or spreading or supplying something:",
        "examples": [
          "distribution of something between something Has the Channel Tunnel improved the distribution of goods between the British Isles and mainland Europe?",
          "distribution costs",
          "distribution network We could reduce our costs by developing a more efficient distribution network."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which people or things are spread out in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "distribution of a map showing distribution of global population",
          "equitable distribution They aimed to achieve a more equitable distribution of resources/wealth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of times each value of a variable (= a number that can change) is found in a set of data, shown as a graph, chart, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "If too few children are included in the sample, the distribution will be skewed.",
          "The distribution of these scores showed a reasonable spread of values."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of dividing something among people, or spreading or supplying something:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill would prohibit the sale and distribution of firearms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Distribution is also the position or arrangement of something in space or time, or among a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "a very substantial upward distribution of wealth in society"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of transporting products from a manufacturer, storing them, and selling them to different stores and customers:",
        "examples": [
          "control/handle the distribution We handle the distribution of the product in the US and Mexico.",
          "Investment will be used to expand marketing and distribution capabilities.",
          "We signed a distribution agreement with a company in Spain.",
          "distribution partners/networks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a payment of dividends or shares to a company's shareholders:",
        "examples": [
          "Through our Dividend Reinvestment Plan, you can have your distributions reinvested in your account or the same share class in another fund.",
          "This is the final distribution for this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that money is shared or divided up in an economy or society:",
        "examples": [
          "income distribution",
          "an unequal distribution of wealth/resources"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distributor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that supplies goods to shops and companies:",
        "examples": [
          "a film distributor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device in a petrol engine that sends electricity to each of the spark plugs (= devices that start the engine) in the necessary order",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that supplies goods to the businesses that sell them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A distributor in an engine is a device that sends electricity to each of the spark plugs (= devices that cause the engine to start).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that buys products from a manufacturer and sells them for a profit to other businesses, stores, or customers, often by transporting the goods to different places:",
        "examples": [
          "distributor of sth For the past twenty years they have been the country's leading distributor of household appliances.",
          "local/international/national distributor",
          "exclusive/sole distributor We have appointed the company as sole distributor of our goods in Japan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distributors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that supplies goods to shops and companies:",
        "examples": [
          "a film distributor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device in a petrol engine that sends electricity to each of the spark plugs (= devices that start the engine) in the necessary order",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that supplies goods to the businesses that sell them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A distributor in an engine is a device that sends electricity to each of the spark plugs (= devices that cause the engine to start).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that buys products from a manufacturer and sells them for a profit to other businesses, stores, or customers, often by transporting the goods to different places:",
        "examples": [
          "distributor of sth For the past twenty years they have been the country's leading distributor of household appliances.",
          "local/international/national distributor",
          "exclusive/sole distributor We have appointed the company as sole distributor of our goods in Japan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "district": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of a country or town that has fixed borders that are used for official purposes, or that has a particular feature that makes it different from surrounding areas:",
        "examples": [
          "the business district of New York",
          "the Lake District/the Peak District",
          "US the City of Malden School District",
          "UK South Cambridgeshire District Council"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of a country, state, or city that has been given fixed borders for official purposes, or one having a particular feature that makes it different from surrounding areas:",
        "examples": [
          "The theater district in New York is in midtown Manhattan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the areas into which a country, state, city, etc. is divided, usually for government or business purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "financial/business/shopping district His office is located in the city’s financial district.",
          "district council/court/administrator",
          "The district sales manager is responsible for leading sales teams throughout the Pacific Northwest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "districts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of a country or town that has fixed borders that are used for official purposes, or that has a particular feature that makes it different from surrounding areas:",
        "examples": [
          "the business district of New York",
          "the Lake District/the Peak District",
          "US the City of Malden School District",
          "UK South Cambridgeshire District Council"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of a country, state, or city that has been given fixed borders for official purposes, or one having a particular feature that makes it different from surrounding areas:",
        "examples": [
          "The theater district in New York is in midtown Manhattan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the areas into which a country, state, city, etc. is divided, usually for government or business purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "financial/business/shopping district His office is located in the city’s financial district.",
          "district council/court/administrator",
          "The district sales manager is responsible for leading sales teams throughout the Pacific Northwest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "distrust": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of not trusting someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "mutual distrust The two groups have existed in a state of mutual distrust for centuries.",
          "deep distrust She has a deep distrust of the media.",
          "distrust of They have gained power at a time of low economic growth and strong distrust of politicians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not trust someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "be deeply distrusted Many politicians are deeply distrusted by the electorate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lack of trust or confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "Many Americans have a deep distrust of advertising."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disturb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to interrupt what someone is doing:",
        "examples": [
          "Please don't disturb your sister - she's trying to do her homework.",
          "I'm sorry to disturb you so late, but my car's broken down and I don't have my phone with me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break the law by behaving unpleasantly and noisily in public:",
        "examples": [
          "Several fans were arrested and charged with disturbing the peace after the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to be worried or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "Some scenes are violent and may disturb younger viewers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or change something from its usual position, arrangement, condition, or shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The thief had disturbed the documents in her filing cabinet, but nothing had been taken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to stop what the person is doing, or to interrupt an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Please don’t disturb Jimmy – he’s trying to do his homework."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel troubled or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "This year’s election campaign has disturbed a lot of voters who don’t like either candidate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or change something from its usual position or arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "Be careful not to disturb anything."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disturbance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that interrupts someone or makes someone feel worried:",
        "examples": [
          "Residents are tired of the disturbance caused by the nightclub.",
          "Phone calls are the biggest disturbance at work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "violence or trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a minor disturbance during the demonstration, but nobody was injured."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break the law by fighting or behaving extremely noisily in public:",
        "examples": [
          "His girlfriend was also arrested for allegedly causing a disturbance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which someone is not thinking or behaving normally because of mental or emotional problems:",
        "examples": [
          "The state spent close to $6 million on prescription drugs - the bulk of which were used to treat emotional or mental disturbances.",
          "There are many degrees of mental frailty or disturbance, ranging from mild confusion to Alzheimer's disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that interrupts you, esp. something loud or causing trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "You must take care of yourself and avoid upsetting disturbances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A disturbance is also something that affects usual wind conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "The disturbance became a typhoon in the Philippine Sea and headed due west."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disturbances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that interrupts someone or makes someone feel worried:",
        "examples": [
          "Residents are tired of the disturbance caused by the nightclub.",
          "Phone calls are the biggest disturbance at work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "violence or trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a minor disturbance during the demonstration, but nobody was injured."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break the law by fighting or behaving extremely noisily in public:",
        "examples": [
          "His girlfriend was also arrested for allegedly causing a disturbance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which someone is not thinking or behaving normally because of mental or emotional problems:",
        "examples": [
          "The state spent close to $6 million on prescription drugs - the bulk of which were used to treat emotional or mental disturbances.",
          "There are many degrees of mental frailty or disturbance, ranging from mild confusion to Alzheimer's disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that interrupts you, esp. something loud or causing trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "You must take care of yourself and avoid upsetting disturbances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A disturbance is also something that affects usual wind conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "The disturbance became a typhoon in the Philippine Sea and headed due west."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disturbed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not thinking or behaving normally because of mental or emotional problems:",
        "examples": [
          "emotionally disturbed a centre for emotionally disturbed teenagers",
          "mentally disturbed A mentally disturbed man entered the cockpit of the plane and tried to seize the controls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so mentally confused or ill that special treatment is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "He wrote a book on the treatment of emotionally disturbed children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disturbing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel worried or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "The article described the latest crime figures as \"disturbing\".",
          "disturbing to The following programme contains scenes that may be disturbing to some viewers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disturbingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is disturbing (= making you feel worried or upset):",
        "examples": [
          "Pollution has reached disturbingly high levels in some urban areas.",
          "Disturbingly, 5% of websites stated that any information collected could be used in any way they chose."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "disturbs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to interrupt what someone is doing:",
        "examples": [
          "Please don't disturb your sister - she's trying to do her homework.",
          "I'm sorry to disturb you so late, but my car's broken down and I don't have my phone with me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break the law by behaving unpleasantly and noisily in public:",
        "examples": [
          "Several fans were arrested and charged with disturbing the peace after the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to be worried or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "Some scenes are violent and may disturb younger viewers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or change something from its usual position, arrangement, condition, or shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The thief had disturbed the documents in her filing cabinet, but nothing had been taken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to stop what the person is doing, or to interrupt an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Please don’t disturb Jimmy – he’s trying to do his homework."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel troubled or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "This year’s election campaign has disturbed a lot of voters who don’t like either candidate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or change something from its usual position or arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "Be careful not to disturb anything."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ditch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow open hole that is dug into the ground, usually at the side of a road or field, used especially for supplying or removing water or for dividing land",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something or someone that is no longer wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "The getaway car had been ditched a couple of miles away from the scene of the robbery.",
          "Did you know that Sarah ditched (= ended her relationship with) her boyfriend last week?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to land an aircraft in water in an emergency",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow, open channel dug in the ground, usually at the side of a road or field, used esp. for supplying or removing water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of or not continue with something or someone that is no longer wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "The thief ditched Maxine’s purse in a trash can but kept the money.",
          "It’s time to ditch this old, torn sweater."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ditched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something or someone that is no longer wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "The getaway car had been ditched a couple of miles away from the scene of the robbery.",
          "Did you know that Sarah ditched (= ended her relationship with) her boyfriend last week?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to land an aircraft in water in an emergency",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ditches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow open hole that is dug into the ground, usually at the side of a road or field, used especially for supplying or removing water or for dividing land",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something or someone that is no longer wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "The getaway car had been ditched a couple of miles away from the scene of the robbery.",
          "Did you know that Sarah ditched (= ended her relationship with) her boyfriend last week?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to land an aircraft in water in an emergency",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow, open channel dug in the ground, usually at the side of a road or field, used esp. for supplying or removing water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of or not continue with something or someone that is no longer wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "The thief ditched Maxine’s purse in a trash can but kept the money.",
          "It’s time to ditch this old, torn sweater."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ditching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something or someone that is no longer wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "The getaway car had been ditched a couple of miles away from the scene of the robbery.",
          "Did you know that Sarah ditched (= ended her relationship with) her boyfriend last week?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to land an aircraft in water in an emergency",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ditties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short simple song",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, simple song",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ditto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to agree with something that has just been said, or to avoid repeating something that has been said:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I hate reality TV shows\" \"Ditto.\"",
          "Local residents are opposed to the proposal. Ditto many members of the city council (= they are also opposed)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol \" that means \"the same\" and is used in a list to avoid writing again the word written immediately above it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "as said before; similarly:",
        "examples": [
          "It rained Saturday and it rained Sunday. Ditto Monday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the symbol (〃) that means 'the same' and is written immediately under a word or phrase that you are repeating so you do not have to write it out again",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ditty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short simple song",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, simple song",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "diva": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very successful and famous female singer or actor:",
        "examples": [
          "an Italian opera diva",
          "a pop diva"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is difficult to please and behaves as if they are very special or important:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a reputation for being a diva.",
          "He was being such a diva about everything.",
          "I am a steak diva. I refuse to eat a bad steak."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "divas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very successful and famous female singer or actor:",
        "examples": [
          "an Italian opera diva",
          "a pop diva"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is difficult to please and behaves as if they are very special or important:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a reputation for being a diva.",
          "He was being such a diva about everything.",
          "I am a steak diva. I refuse to eat a bad steak."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to jump into water, especially with your head and arms going in first, or to move down under the water:",
        "examples": [
          "dive for Look at those children diving for oysters over there!",
          "dive in They ran to the pool, dived in, and swam to the other side.",
          "dive off Mark dived off the bridge into the river.",
          "dive into She looked over and saw one of her friends diving into the water.",
          "The submarine dived just in time to avoid the enemy attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to swim underwater, usually with breathing equipment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall in value suddenly and by a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "dive by something to something The company's shares dived by 90p to 65p on the stock market yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go down very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane dived towards the ground and exploded in a ball of flame.",
          "dive for The goalkeeper dived for the ball (= tried to catch the ball by jumping towards it and falling on the ground)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly, often in order to avoid something:",
        "examples": [
          "dive for cover They dived for cover when they heard the shooting start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, to fall down deliberately without another player causing you to fall, in order to try to win a penalty or a free kick unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "Referees should be booking players when they dive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in rugby and American football, to jump forward with the ball, landing with your body flat on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The tackle dodged, Brown dived over for a try.",
          "When Brady converted and later dived into the end zone for a touchdown, the crowd roared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a jump into water with your head going in first:",
        "examples": [
          "He did a dive off a cliff.",
          "the best dive of the competition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of swimming underwater, usually with breathing equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "We saw a huge shark when we were out on a dive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden loss in value:",
        "examples": [
          "The company was in a bad state following a dive in turnover."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement down onto the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "dive for The goalkeeper made a valiant dive for the ball, but he couldn't quite get his hands on it.",
          "go into a dive The plane went into a dive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, the action of falling down deliberately without another player causing you to do so, in order to try to win a penalty or free kick unfairly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden quick movement:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a dive for the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a boxer takes a dive, they fall down and pretend to be knocked out or knocked down:",
        "examples": [
          "He faced allegations of trying to bribe his opponent to take a dive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly lose value:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's profits took a dive last month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a restaurant, hotel, bar, or place for entertainment or social activities that is unpleasant because of the condition of the building or the type of people that go there:",
        "examples": [
          "The place is a real dive, but the drinks are cheap and the food's great."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump head first into water, esp. with your arms held straight above your head, or to move down quickly through water or the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Mark dove off the cliff into the ocean.",
          "Dolphins can dive to great depths.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The plane dived to avoid enemy aircraft fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump or move quickly into or at something:",
        "examples": [
          "When the football came loose, he dove at the ball and grabbed it.",
          "They dived for cover when it suddenly began to rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cheap, unattractive bar or place for entertainment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, large fall in amount or value:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm’s profits took a dive last quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick move or jump into or at something:",
        "examples": [
          "White’s 1-yard dive with seconds left won the football game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly become less valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares prices dived 3.5% today to a three-month closing low.",
          "Pre-tax profits dove almost 60% to $105m against $245m in the same period last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden loss of value or success:",
        "examples": [
          "The bond market traded nervously as many shares on Wall Street took a dive and oil prices soared."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who dives as a sport, or who works or searches for things underwater using special breathing equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a diver on a North Sea oil rig."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who jumps into water as a sport, or searches for things under water using special breathing equipment",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "diverge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to follow a different direction, or to be or become different:",
        "examples": [
          "They walked along the road together until they reached the village, but then their paths diverged.",
          "Although the two organizations have worked together for many years, their objectives have diverged recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go in different directions from the same point, or to become different:",
        "examples": [
          "The tone of the final report isn’t likely to diverge much from the earlier report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if rates, values, or amounts diverge, the difference between them increases:",
        "examples": [
          "Tracking errors can cause funds to diverge slightly from the indices they follow.",
          "diverge sharply/widely/significantly"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very different, or to develop in different or unexpected ways:",
        "examples": [
          "diverge on/about sth Opinions diverge on whether the new CEO will be able to restore the company's reputation and profitability.",
          "Firms should be allowed to diverge from their sector's pay deal if two-thirds of employees are in favour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "divergent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "different or becoming different from something else:",
        "examples": [
          "widely divergent They hold widely divergent opinions on controversial issues like religion.",
          "In his book, he claims that the choices men and women make put them on divergent career paths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considering many different possibilities, especially unusual ones, in a way that helps you to think of new ideas or solutions:",
        "examples": [
          "The school adopted a new test for giftedness that looked for creative problem solving, divergent thinking, and artistic talent.",
          "She is a divergent thinker with an insatiable curiosity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "different from each other:",
        "examples": [
          "a divergent approach/attitude",
          "divergent interests/opinions/views"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "divers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "various or several",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "diverse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "including many different types of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "Students from countries as diverse as Colombia and Lithuania use Cambridge textbooks.",
          "culturally diverse New York is a very culturally diverse city.",
          "ethnically diverse I find it stimulating to live in such an ethnically diverse part of town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very different from each other:",
        "examples": [
          "We hold very diverse views on the topic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "varied or different:",
        "examples": [
          "Lowell, Massachusetts, is noted for its diverse ethnic communities, among them French-Canadians, English, Irish, Greeks, Poles, and Cambodians."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diversion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a different route that is used because a road is closed:",
        "examples": [
          "Traffic diversions will be kept to a minimum throughout the festival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something being sent somewhere different from where it was originally intended to go:",
        "examples": [
          "the diversion of money to other projects"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that takes your attention away from something else:",
        "examples": [
          "create a diversion Shoplifters often work in pairs, with one creating a diversion to distract the staff while the other steals the goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity you do for entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "Reading is a pleasant diversion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system that allows someone to avoid having a permanent criminal record, or to avoid punishment as a criminal, if they complete a course of treatment or study:",
        "examples": [
          "Pretrial diversion is a program for certain first-time offenders to give them a chance to avoid being marked by a felony conviction for the rest of their lives.",
          "diversion program The diversion program will remove a shoplifting incident from her daughter's record."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of causing something or someone to turn in a different direction, or to be used for a different purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] A snowstorm closed the airport, and the diversion of air traffic was therefore necessary.",
          "[ C ] diversions of money into other projects"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that takes attention away from something, esp. one that gives pleasure or enjoyment:",
        "examples": [
          "This lawyer-bachelor devoted his life to the Senate, his only real diversion being baseball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using something in a different way from what was originally planned:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a diversion of resources away from new infrastructure projects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of selling goods in a market for which they were not intended, usually without the knowledge or permission of the original seller:",
        "examples": [
          "It is difficult for many states to prevent the diversion of arms to illicit markets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diversions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a different route that is used because a road is closed:",
        "examples": [
          "Traffic diversions will be kept to a minimum throughout the festival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something being sent somewhere different from where it was originally intended to go:",
        "examples": [
          "the diversion of money to other projects"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that takes your attention away from something else:",
        "examples": [
          "create a diversion Shoplifters often work in pairs, with one creating a diversion to distract the staff while the other steals the goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity you do for entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "Reading is a pleasant diversion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system that allows someone to avoid having a permanent criminal record, or to avoid punishment as a criminal, if they complete a course of treatment or study:",
        "examples": [
          "Pretrial diversion is a program for certain first-time offenders to give them a chance to avoid being marked by a felony conviction for the rest of their lives.",
          "diversion program The diversion program will remove a shoplifting incident from her daughter's record."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of causing something or someone to turn in a different direction, or to be used for a different purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] A snowstorm closed the airport, and the diversion of air traffic was therefore necessary.",
          "[ C ] diversions of money into other projects"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that takes attention away from something, esp. one that gives pleasure or enjoyment:",
        "examples": [
          "This lawyer-bachelor devoted his life to the Senate, his only real diversion being baseball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using something in a different way from what was originally planned:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a diversion of resources away from new infrastructure projects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of selling goods in a market for which they were not intended, usually without the knowledge or permission of the original seller:",
        "examples": [
          "It is difficult for many states to prevent the diversion of arms to illicit markets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diversity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "cultural diversity Does television adequately reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the country?",
          "ethnic diversity They see the ethnic diversity of the country as a benefit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that there are many different ideas or opinions about something:",
        "examples": [
          "a diversity of There is a wide diversity of opinion on the question of unilateral disarmament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition or fact of being different or varied; variety:",
        "examples": [
          "genetic/biological diversity",
          "a wide diversity of opinion/ideas"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Diversity is also the mixture of races and religions that make up a group of people.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of there being people of many different groups in society, within an organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "cultural/ethnic diversity",
          "We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity in the workplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of there being many different things existing together in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "There seemed to be an infinite diversity of possibilities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "divert": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something or someone to change direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Traffic will be diverted through the side streets while the main road is resurfaced.",
          "be diverted to Our flight had to be diverted to Newark because of the storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something for a different purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Should more funds/money/resources be diverted from roads into railways?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone's attention away from something:",
        "examples": [
          "divert attention from The war has diverted attention from the country's economic problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to entertain someone:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a great game for diverting restless kids on long car rides ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something or someone to turn in a different direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Our flight was diverted from San Francisco to Oakland because of the fog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To divert something or someone is also to cause the thing or person to be used for a different purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The administration had to divert funds from the defense budget to pay for the emergency relief effort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take attention away from something:",
        "examples": [
          "Military action now could divert attention from imminent votes in Congress on health-care legislation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fml To divert can also mean to amuse:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog kept the children diverted for a while."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something such as money for a purpose that is different from the main one or the one that was originally planned:",
        "examples": [
          "divert sth to sb/sth Mutuals tend to pay out more than quoted insurers because they do not have to divert a chunk of their profits to shareholders.",
          "divert sth from sth to/into sth The company is to divert resources from its traditional retail interiors operation into its furniture business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a person's or people's attention away from something so that they think about something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The news of his appointment diverted attention from a 20% fall in pretax profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell goods or services in a different place from the place where it was planned that they should be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "If you see a hair care product that you think may be an illegally diverted product, call the brand manufacturer right away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the way that goods are sent or the place that they are sent to:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the shipments have been diverted from air to rail.",
          "Shipping lines were considering diverting their vessels to other major Japanese ports to unload cargo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for phone calls to go directly to another number:",
        "examples": [
          "A phone can be set to divert a call when the line is busy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diverted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something or someone to change direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Traffic will be diverted through the side streets while the main road is resurfaced.",
          "be diverted to Our flight had to be diverted to Newark because of the storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something for a different purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Should more funds/money/resources be diverted from roads into railways?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone's attention away from something:",
        "examples": [
          "divert attention from The war has diverted attention from the country's economic problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to entertain someone:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a great game for diverting restless kids on long car rides ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diverting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "entertaining and enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "Her book is highly diverting and full of interesting facts.",
          "The first episode in this diverting new comedy introduces all the main characters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to jump into water, especially with your head and arms going in first, or to move down under the water:",
        "examples": [
          "dive for Look at those children diving for oysters over there!",
          "dive in They ran to the pool, dived in, and swam to the other side.",
          "dive off Mark dived off the bridge into the river.",
          "dive into She looked over and saw one of her friends diving into the water.",
          "The submarine dived just in time to avoid the enemy attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to swim underwater, usually with breathing equipment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall in value suddenly and by a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "dive by something to something The company's shares dived by 90p to 65p on the stock market yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go down very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane dived towards the ground and exploded in a ball of flame.",
          "dive for The goalkeeper dived for the ball (= tried to catch the ball by jumping towards it and falling on the ground)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly, often in order to avoid something:",
        "examples": [
          "dive for cover They dived for cover when they heard the shooting start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, to fall down deliberately without another player causing you to fall, in order to try to win a penalty or a free kick unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "Referees should be booking players when they dive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in rugby and American football, to jump forward with the ball, landing with your body flat on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The tackle dodged, Brown dived over for a try.",
          "When Brady converted and later dived into the end zone for a touchdown, the crowd roared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a jump into water with your head going in first:",
        "examples": [
          "He did a dive off a cliff.",
          "the best dive of the competition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of swimming underwater, usually with breathing equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "We saw a huge shark when we were out on a dive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden loss in value:",
        "examples": [
          "The company was in a bad state following a dive in turnover."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement down onto the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "dive for The goalkeeper made a valiant dive for the ball, but he couldn't quite get his hands on it.",
          "go into a dive The plane went into a dive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, the action of falling down deliberately without another player causing you to do so, in order to try to win a penalty or free kick unfairly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden quick movement:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a dive for the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a boxer takes a dive, they fall down and pretend to be knocked out or knocked down:",
        "examples": [
          "He faced allegations of trying to bribe his opponent to take a dive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly lose value:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's profits took a dive last month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a restaurant, hotel, bar, or place for entertainment or social activities that is unpleasant because of the condition of the building or the type of people that go there:",
        "examples": [
          "The place is a real dive, but the drinks are cheap and the food's great."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump head first into water, esp. with your arms held straight above your head, or to move down quickly through water or the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Mark dove off the cliff into the ocean.",
          "Dolphins can dive to great depths.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The plane dived to avoid enemy aircraft fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump or move quickly into or at something:",
        "examples": [
          "When the football came loose, he dove at the ball and grabbed it.",
          "They dived for cover when it suddenly began to rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cheap, unattractive bar or place for entertainment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, large fall in amount or value:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm’s profits took a dive last quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick move or jump into or at something:",
        "examples": [
          "White’s 1-yard dive with seconds left won the football game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly become less valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares prices dived 3.5% today to a three-month closing low.",
          "Pre-tax profits dove almost 60% to $105m against $245m in the same period last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden loss of value or success:",
        "examples": [
          "The bond market traded nervously as many shares on Wall Street took a dive and oil prices soared."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "divide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) separate into parts or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "divide into At the end of the lecture, I'd like all the students to divide into small discussion groups.",
          "be divided into After the Second World War, Germany was divided into two separate countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to share:",
        "examples": [
          "divide something among someone/something I think we should divide the costs equally among us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something divides two areas, it marks the edge or limit of them:",
        "examples": [
          "divide someone/something from someone/something There's a narrow alley that divides our house from the one next door.",
          "dividing line This path marks the dividing line between my land and my neighbour's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use different amounts of something for different purposes or activities:",
        "examples": [
          "divide something between something She divides her time between her apartment in New York and her house in the Berkshires."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If Members of Parliament divide, they vote by separating into two groups, one group who want the law that is being voted on to be accepted and one group who are against it:",
        "examples": [
          "After a lengthy debate, MPs/the House of Commons divided."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a group of people to disagree about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The party is divided over the issue of capital punishment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of keeping yourself in a position of power by causing disagreements among other people so that they are unable to oppose you:",
        "examples": [
          "It's just a fact that the principle that underpins any empire is divide and rule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate the number of times that one number fits (exactly) into another:",
        "examples": [
          "10 divided by 5 is/equals 2."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a number divides into another number, it fits (exactly) into it when multiplied a particular number of times:",
        "examples": [
          "What do you get if you divide 6 into 18?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difference or separation:",
        "examples": [
          "divide between The divide between the rich and the poor in this country is continuing to grow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate into parts or groups, or to cause something to separate in such a way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Divide the cake into six equal parts.",
          "[ I ] The votes divided equally for and against the proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something divides two areas, it marks the edge or limit of both of them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A narrow driveway divides our house from the one next door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To divide a group of people is to cause them to disagree:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The issue of tax reform continues to divide the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate the number of times one number is contained in another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] 10 divided by 5 is/equals 2.",
          "[ T ] What do you get if you divide 6 into 18?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separation:",
        "examples": [
          "The river forms a divide between mountains and coastal plains.",
          "It’s on taxes that the divide between the two candidates is widest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate the number of times one number fits into another:",
        "examples": [
          "Convert the euro amount into sterling by dividing the euro amount by the exchange rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate, or make something separate, into different parts or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "He and his brother decided to divide the company into two parts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "divided": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "split into two or more opposing groups who cannot agree:",
        "examples": [
          "The party is deeply divided over fundamental issues, such as immigration and the budget deficit.",
          "More than ever we seem to be a divided nation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dividends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a part of) the profit of a company that is paid to the people who own shares in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Dividends will be sent to shareholders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a payment by a company of a part of its profit to the people who own shares (= units of ownership) in the company",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of the profit of a company that is paid to shareholders:",
        "examples": [
          "share/stock dividend You may have investment income that is paid yearly, such as share dividends.",
          "an annual/a quarterly dividend",
          "a gross/net dividend",
          "announce/declare/propose a dividend In connection with this sale, the Board proposed a special dividend of 25.0 pence per share.",
          "pay/produce/yield a dividend Shares paying high dividends are known as 'income stocks'.",
          "receive/expect a dividend We anticipate receiving a substantial dividend on our holding.",
          "omit/pass/suspend a dividend The company announced that it would be suspending its quarterly dividend in order to reduce debt.",
          "This is an official document showing the amount of dividend that has been earned both before and after official deductions have been made (for example for tax)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the profits of a life insurance company that is paid to people who have insurance with the company:",
        "examples": [
          "Policy dividends allow policyholders to participate in the financial performance of the life insurance operation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "divides": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) separate into parts or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "divide into At the end of the lecture, I'd like all the students to divide into small discussion groups.",
          "be divided into After the Second World War, Germany was divided into two separate countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to share:",
        "examples": [
          "divide something among someone/something I think we should divide the costs equally among us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something divides two areas, it marks the edge or limit of them:",
        "examples": [
          "divide someone/something from someone/something There's a narrow alley that divides our house from the one next door.",
          "dividing line This path marks the dividing line between my land and my neighbour's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use different amounts of something for different purposes or activities:",
        "examples": [
          "divide something between something She divides her time between her apartment in New York and her house in the Berkshires."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If Members of Parliament divide, they vote by separating into two groups, one group who want the law that is being voted on to be accepted and one group who are against it:",
        "examples": [
          "After a lengthy debate, MPs/the House of Commons divided."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a group of people to disagree about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The party is divided over the issue of capital punishment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of keeping yourself in a position of power by causing disagreements among other people so that they are unable to oppose you:",
        "examples": [
          "It's just a fact that the principle that underpins any empire is divide and rule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate the number of times that one number fits (exactly) into another:",
        "examples": [
          "10 divided by 5 is/equals 2."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a number divides into another number, it fits (exactly) into it when multiplied a particular number of times:",
        "examples": [
          "What do you get if you divide 6 into 18?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difference or separation:",
        "examples": [
          "divide between The divide between the rich and the poor in this country is continuing to grow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate into parts or groups, or to cause something to separate in such a way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Divide the cake into six equal parts.",
          "[ I ] The votes divided equally for and against the proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something divides two areas, it marks the edge or limit of both of them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A narrow driveway divides our house from the one next door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To divide a group of people is to cause them to disagree:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The issue of tax reform continues to divide the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate the number of times one number is contained in another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] 10 divided by 5 is/equals 2.",
          "[ T ] What do you get if you divide 6 into 18?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separation:",
        "examples": [
          "The river forms a divide between mountains and coastal plains.",
          "It’s on taxes that the divide between the two candidates is widest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate the number of times one number fits into another:",
        "examples": [
          "Convert the euro amount into sterling by dividing the euro amount by the exchange rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate, or make something separate, into different parts or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "He and his brother decided to divide the company into two parts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dividing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) separate into parts or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "divide into At the end of the lecture, I'd like all the students to divide into small discussion groups.",
          "be divided into After the Second World War, Germany was divided into two separate countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to share:",
        "examples": [
          "divide something among someone/something I think we should divide the costs equally among us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something divides two areas, it marks the edge or limit of them:",
        "examples": [
          "divide someone/something from someone/something There's a narrow alley that divides our house from the one next door.",
          "dividing line This path marks the dividing line between my land and my neighbour's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use different amounts of something for different purposes or activities:",
        "examples": [
          "divide something between something She divides her time between her apartment in New York and her house in the Berkshires."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If Members of Parliament divide, they vote by separating into two groups, one group who want the law that is being voted on to be accepted and one group who are against it:",
        "examples": [
          "After a lengthy debate, MPs/the House of Commons divided."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a group of people to disagree about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The party is divided over the issue of capital punishment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of keeping yourself in a position of power by causing disagreements among other people so that they are unable to oppose you:",
        "examples": [
          "It's just a fact that the principle that underpins any empire is divide and rule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate the number of times that one number fits (exactly) into another:",
        "examples": [
          "10 divided by 5 is/equals 2."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a number divides into another number, it fits (exactly) into it when multiplied a particular number of times:",
        "examples": [
          "What do you get if you divide 6 into 18?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "divine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with a god, or like a god:",
        "examples": [
          "Some fans seem to regard the players as divine beings.",
          "divine intervention (= help from God)",
          "divine right Just because you've been promoted, that doesn't give you a divine right (= one like that of a god) to tell us all what to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely good, pleasant, or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a perfectly divine time in Switzerland.",
          "Their new house is quite divine!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to guess something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] I divined from his grim expression that the news was not good.",
          "divine something from something Some journalists even tried to divine meaning from the star's body language during the interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search for water or minerals underground by holding horizontally in your hands a Y-shaped rod or stick, the end of which suddenly points down slightly when water or minerals are below it:",
        "examples": [
          "divining rod They use forked sticks as divining rods for locating buried treasure and underground water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with or like God or a god:",
        "examples": [
          "divine love"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely good or pleasing:",
        "examples": [
          "The dessert was simply divine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to guess something, or to discover something without being told about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] I divined from his grim expression that the news was bad."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "divinely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "by God or a god:",
        "examples": [
          "The Copernican model postulated that planets move in divinely ordained perfect circles.",
          "He believed he was divinely protected in his escape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is extremely good, pleasant, or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "He was entranced by the sight of a tall, divinely beautiful auburn-haired girl.",
          "I think the colour grey is divinely chic and wear lots of it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "diving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sport or activity of swimming or moving around under water, usually using special breathing equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "They offer many exciting activities such as dolphin watching, diving, snorkelling, and sailing.",
          "We watched a film about deep-sea diving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport or action of jumping into water, especially with your head and arms going in first:",
        "examples": [
          "She won an Olympic gold medal for diving when she was only 13.",
          "the dangers of cliff diving"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, the act of deliberately falling to the ground without another player causing you to fall, in order to try to win a penalty or free kick unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been repeatedly booked for diving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity in which people jump head first into water, or move down under the water with special breathing equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "deep-sea diving"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "divinity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being a god:",
        "examples": [
          "How can you be a Christian and dispute the divinity of Jesus?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a god or goddess",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of religion:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a Doctorate in Divinity from York University."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being a god:",
        "examples": [
          "Christians believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Divinity is the study of religion:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a Doctorate in Divinity from Georgetown University."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "division": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of separating something into parts or groups, or the way that it is separated:",
        "examples": [
          "the equal division of labour between workers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate part of an army or large organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the sales division"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of teams that play against each other in a particular sport:",
        "examples": [
          "The team plays in one of the lower divisions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the calculation of how many times one number goes into another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which people disagree about something:",
        "examples": [
          "deep division Disagreements about defence cuts have opened up deep divisions within the military.",
          "division within Division within the party will limit its chances in the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the separation of something into parts or groups, or one of the parts or groups that has been separated:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The division of responsibilities among the officers of the company was spelled out in detail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A division is a unit of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] An army division is commanded by a major general.",
          "[ C ] He works for the company’s research division.",
          "[ C ] The game for the Eastern Division championship of the National Football League is scheduled for tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of finding the number of times one number is contained within another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the main separate parts that a company, or group of companies, is divided into:",
        "examples": [
          "The year-on-year profit figure for the division fell by 36%.",
          "investment/services/international division",
          "Private Bank is a division of the Bank of Boston that invests for wealthy individuals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of dividing or sharing something between different people or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "The board will oversee the fair division of the assets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of dividing one number by another:",
        "examples": [
          "The ratio is obtained by the division of current assets by current liabilities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "divisions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of separating something into parts or groups, or the way that it is separated:",
        "examples": [
          "the equal division of labour between workers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate part of an army or large organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the sales division"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of teams that play against each other in a particular sport:",
        "examples": [
          "The team plays in one of the lower divisions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the calculation of how many times one number goes into another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which people disagree about something:",
        "examples": [
          "deep division Disagreements about defence cuts have opened up deep divisions within the military.",
          "division within Division within the party will limit its chances in the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the separation of something into parts or groups, or one of the parts or groups that has been separated:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The division of responsibilities among the officers of the company was spelled out in detail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A division is a unit of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] An army division is commanded by a major general.",
          "[ C ] He works for the company’s research division.",
          "[ C ] The game for the Eastern Division championship of the National Football League is scheduled for tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of finding the number of times one number is contained within another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the main separate parts that a company, or group of companies, is divided into:",
        "examples": [
          "The year-on-year profit figure for the division fell by 36%.",
          "investment/services/international division",
          "Private Bank is a division of the Bank of Boston that invests for wealthy individuals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of dividing or sharing something between different people or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "The board will oversee the fair division of the assets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of dividing one number by another:",
        "examples": [
          "The ratio is obtained by the division of current assets by current liabilities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "divisive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that causes great and sometimes unfriendly disagreement within a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The Vietnam war was an extremely divisive issue in the US"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to cause disagreements that separate people into opposing groups:",
        "examples": [
          "The campaign for the mayor’s office was racially divisive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "divorce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official or legal process to end a marriage:",
        "examples": [
          "get a divorce The last I heard they were getting a divorce.",
          "Divorce is on the increase.",
          "Ellie wants a divorce.",
          "end in divorce What are the chances of a marriage ending in divorce?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separation:",
        "examples": [
          "divorce between Why is there such a divorce between the arts and the sciences in this country's schools?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end your marriage by an official or legal process:",
        "examples": [
          "She's divorcing her husband."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate two subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "How can you divorce the issues of environmental protection and overpopulation?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is divorced and who has not married again",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a marriage to a husband or wife to end by an official or legal process, or to have a marriage ended in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Ford divorced his wife, Anne, in 1964, and married Cristina a year later.",
          "[ T ] They didn’t get divorced (= end their marriage legally) until 2007."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man whose marriage officially ended while his wife was still alive",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "divorced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "married in the past but not now married:",
        "examples": [
          "She's divorced.",
          "get divorced They got divorced after only six months of marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not based on or affected by something:",
        "examples": [
          "divorced from Sometimes politicians seem to be divorced from reality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "divorces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official or legal process to end a marriage:",
        "examples": [
          "get a divorce The last I heard they were getting a divorce.",
          "Divorce is on the increase.",
          "Ellie wants a divorce.",
          "end in divorce What are the chances of a marriage ending in divorce?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separation:",
        "examples": [
          "divorce between Why is there such a divorce between the arts and the sciences in this country's schools?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end your marriage by an official or legal process:",
        "examples": [
          "She's divorcing her husband."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate two subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "How can you divorce the issues of environmental protection and overpopulation?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is divorced and who has not married again",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a marriage to a husband or wife to end by an official or legal process, or to have a marriage ended in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Ford divorced his wife, Anne, in 1964, and married Cristina a year later.",
          "[ T ] They didn’t get divorced (= end their marriage legally) until 2007."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man whose marriage officially ended while his wife was still alive",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "divorcing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end your marriage by an official or legal process:",
        "examples": [
          "She's divorcing her husband."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate two subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "How can you divorce the issues of environmental protection and overpopulation?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "divulge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something secret known:",
        "examples": [
          "Journalists do not divulge their sources.",
          "[ + question word ] The CEO refused to divulge how much she earned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something secret known:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone divulged their plans to their competitors.",
          "He did not divulge details of his plan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dixie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the southern states of the US that fought against the northern states during the American Civil War",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the southern states of the US that fought against the northern states during the Civil War",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dizziness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a temporary feeling that your sense of balance is not good and that you may fall down:",
        "examples": [
          "The sight of blood may cause dizziness in some people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being confusing and very fast:",
        "examples": [
          "The dizziness of the camerawork gives the scene a confusing quality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dizzy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling as if everything is turning around, and that you are not able to balance and may fall over:",
        "examples": [
          "Going without sleep for a long time makes me feel dizzy and light-headed.",
          "dizzy with I felt dizzy with excitement as I went up to collect the award."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "confusing and very fast:",
        "examples": [
          "dizzy pace Who could have predicted the dizzy pace of change in the country?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dizzy person, especially a woman, is silly:",
        "examples": [
          "dizzy blonde In the film, she played the part of a dizzy blonde."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or causing a feeling of spinning around and being unable to balance:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt dizzy and needed to sit down.",
          "fig. In the computer industry, change comes at a dizzy pace (= very fast)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dj": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work as a DJ (= someone who chooses and plays recorded music at an event or nightclub, or on the radio):",
        "examples": [
          "Someone asked him to DJ at a club called The Den.",
          "She was getting so many requests to DJ parties that she took it up professionally.",
          "He's been deejaying around New York for the last few months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for disc jockey",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "djs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work as a DJ (= someone who chooses and plays recorded music at an event or nightclub, or on the radio):",
        "examples": [
          "Someone asked him to DJ at a club called The Den.",
          "She was getting so many requests to DJ parties that she took it up professionally.",
          "He's been deejaying around New York for the last few months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for disc jockey",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for decilitre",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for direct message: a private message sent on a social media website, that only the person it is sent to can see:",
        "examples": [
          "She received threats and abuse in her DMs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for direct message: to send someone a private message on a social media website:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm selling my bike. DM me if you're interested."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dna": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "deoxyribonucleic acid: the chemical, present at the centre of the cells of living things, that controls the structure and purpose of each cell and carries genetic information during reproduction",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for deoxyribonucleic acid (= the chemical at the center of the cells of living things that controls the structure and purpose of each cell and carries genetic information during reproduction)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "doable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is doable, it can be achieved or performed:",
        "examples": [
          "This project may be difficult, but I still think it's doable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be achieved or performed:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank officer said that our loan was doable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "possible to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Our aim of becoming market leader is very doable.",
          "A 2% increase in profit is a doable target.",
          "The schedule needs to be doable for everyone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doc": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a doctor:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] You see, doc, I haven't been sleeping well recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "docile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "quiet and easy to influence, persuade, or control:",
        "examples": [
          "The once docile population has finally risen up against the ruthless regime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "calm in manner and easy to control:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a big dog, but he’s real friendly and docile."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of water in a port that can be closed off and that is used for putting goods onto and taking them off ships or repairing ships",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of these areas of water in a port and the buildings around them:",
        "examples": [
          "The strike has led to the cancellation of some ferry services and left hundreds of passengers stranded at the docks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long structure built over water where passengers can get on or off a boat or where goods can be put on and taken off",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place in a criminal law court where the accused person sits or stands during the trial:",
        "examples": [
          "The defendant seemed nervous as he left the dock and stepped up to the witness box.",
          "in the dock The company will find itself in the dock (= in court) if it continues to ignore the pollution regulations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common wild plant with large wide leaves that grows in some northern countries such as Britain:",
        "examples": [
          "Rubbing dock leaves on nettle stings helps to relieve the pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "dock something by something As a punishment, the Army docked the soldiers' pay/wages by 20% and took away their leave.",
          "The lambs' tails are docked (= cut short) for hygiene reasons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a ship docks, it arrives at a dock and if someone docks a ship, they bring it into a dock:",
        "examples": [
          "dock at Hundreds of people turned up to see the ship dock at the pier.",
          "The Russians and Americans docked (= joined together in space) (their spacecraft) just after one o'clock this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure built out over water in a port along which ships can land to load and unload, or the enclosed area of water between two such structures",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dock is also a flat, raised area attached to a building and used for loading and unloading trucks.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive at a dock or to bring a ship into a dock:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The ship docked in Japan, and he took another to Korea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take away a part of someone’s pay:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve used up my sick days, and if I take another day off they’ll dock me a day’s pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of water in a port where goods are put onto and taken off ships, or ships are repaired:",
        "examples": [
          "The vessel is currently in dock in Belfast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of these areas in a port and the buildings around them:",
        "examples": [
          "The goods have been unloaded at the docks, but have not yet been cleared by customs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a space at the back of a ship or in a warehouse where goods are put in or taken out",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place in a criminal law court where the accused person sits or stands during the trial:",
        "examples": [
          "The company will find itself in the dock if it continues to ignore pollution regulations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a ship docks, it arrives at a dock and if someone docks a ship, they bring it into a dock:",
        "examples": [
          "The trawler docked in Cairns and the cod was delivered to the filleting factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce an amount of money that is given to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "dock sb's wages/pay They have their pay docked if the work is not finished on time.",
          "dock sth off sth Some groups deduct the annual fee from the underlying fund's income while others dock it off capital."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "docket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official document describing something that is being delivered or transported and giving details of where it is coming from and where it is going to",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of cases to be dealt with in a law court, or an agenda in business",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of cases to be dealt with in a law court",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document describing something that has been sold or taken to a customer:",
        "examples": [
          "The docket must be signed by the customer as proof of delivery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of cases to be dealt with in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "Many cases filed by dissatisfied customers remain on the court docket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of all the things that someone has to deal with or discuss:",
        "examples": [
          "A reporter's interview is just one of many things on his over-packed docket."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "docking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "dock something by something As a punishment, the Army docked the soldiers' pay/wages by 20% and took away their leave.",
          "The lambs' tails are docked (= cut short) for hygiene reasons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a ship docks, it arrives at a dock and if someone docks a ship, they bring it into a dock:",
        "examples": [
          "dock at Hundreds of people turned up to see the ship dock at the pier.",
          "The Russians and Americans docked (= joined together in space) (their spacecraft) just after one o'clock this morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "docks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of these areas of water in a port and the buildings around them:",
        "examples": [
          "The strike has led to the cancellation of some ferry services and left hundreds of passengers stranded at the docks.",
          "Freight is inevitably going to pile up at the docks.",
          "Oil was being loaded onto tankers at the docks.",
          "Sightings of rare seabirds at the local docks has increased massively in recent years.",
          "Crowds gather at the docks to watch boats unload their catch.",
          "He'd landed a job at the docks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "docs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a doctor:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] You see, doc, I haven't been sleeping well recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "doctor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person with a medical degree whose job is to treat people who are ill or hurt:",
        "examples": [
          "doctor prescribes The doctor prescribed some medication.",
          "see a doctor You should see a doctor about that cough.",
          "[ as form of address ] Good morning, Doctor Smith/Doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where a doctor works:",
        "examples": [
          "go to the doctor's He went to the doctor's this morning for a check-up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the highest degree (= qualification) from a college or university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a document in order to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "He was found to have provided the court with doctored evidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly put a harmful or poisonous substance into food or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "be doctored with Bottles of lemonade doctored with rat poison were discovered in the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as cricket and baseball, to secretly cut or put a substance on the ball in order to get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball was moving about so much that many people thought it had been doctored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the sexual organs of an animal in order to prevent it from producing young",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with a medical degree whose job is to treat people who are ill or injured:",
        "examples": [
          "This health plan lets you choose your own doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has one of the highest-ranking degrees given by a university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something in order to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "He claimed the photo had been doctored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to treat people who are ill or injured:",
        "examples": [
          "Tell your line manager if you need time off to go and see a doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a document in order to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "They doctored the company's balance sheet to make it look more profitable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doctorate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the highest degree from a university:",
        "examples": [
          "doctorate in She has a doctorate in physics from Yale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the highest-ranking degrees given by a university:",
        "examples": [
          "He earned a doctorate at the University of Chicago."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doctors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person with a medical degree whose job is to treat people who are ill or hurt:",
        "examples": [
          "doctor prescribes The doctor prescribed some medication.",
          "see a doctor You should see a doctor about that cough.",
          "[ as form of address ] Good morning, Doctor Smith/Doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where a doctor works:",
        "examples": [
          "go to the doctor's He went to the doctor's this morning for a check-up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the highest degree (= qualification) from a college or university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a document in order to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "He was found to have provided the court with doctored evidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly put a harmful or poisonous substance into food or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "be doctored with Bottles of lemonade doctored with rat poison were discovered in the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as cricket and baseball, to secretly cut or put a substance on the ball in order to get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball was moving about so much that many people thought it had been doctored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the sexual organs of an animal in order to prevent it from producing young",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with a medical degree whose job is to treat people who are ill or injured:",
        "examples": [
          "This health plan lets you choose your own doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has one of the highest-ranking degrees given by a university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something in order to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "He claimed the photo had been doctored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to treat people who are ill or injured:",
        "examples": [
          "Tell your line manager if you need time off to go and see a doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a document in order to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "They doctored the company's balance sheet to make it look more profitable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doctrine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a belief or set of beliefs, especially political or religious ones, that are taught and accepted by a particular group:",
        "examples": [
          "Christian doctrine",
          "The president said he would not go against sound military doctrine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a belief, theory, or set of beliefs, esp. political or religious, taught and accepted by a particular group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] church doctrine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a principle or set of principles that are followed by a particular group or in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctrine of continuous quality improvement is being implemented in the health-care industry worldwide.",
          "an economic/legal/political doctrine"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "document": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a paper or set of papers with written or printed information, especially of an official type:",
        "examples": [
          "official document A power of attorney is an official document that allows one person to act on another's behalf.",
          "confidential document She denied that she had given copies of confidential documents to a journalist.",
          "legal document Williams had ill-advisedly signed a legal document without understanding its content.",
          "forged document They are charged with using forged documents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a text that is written and stored on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll send you the document by email."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record the details of an event, a process, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "well-documented His interest in cars has been well-documented (= recorded and written about) by the media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a paper or set of papers with written or printed information, esp. of an official type:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have all your documents in order to apply for a passport?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A document is also a file on a computer in which text is stored.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record information about something by writing about it or taking photographs of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The study documents various aspects of Indian life in this period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a paper or set of papers that contains official information or instructions:",
        "examples": [
          "a one-/five-/twenty-, etc. page document",
          "a consultative/consultation/framework document",
          "draft/circulate/publish a document Each bank will be required to publish a document detailing its annual and final bonus payments.",
          "obtain/receive/sign a document Don't sign any documents with items left blank or containing anything you don't understand.",
          "a document contains/outlines/describes Federal Agency documents outline the scope of the extensive project.",
          "Full details will be included in your policy document.",
          "We will accept original documents only, not copies.",
          "A spokesman from the Home Office refused to comment on the leaked document.",
          "a forged document",
          "a legal/official/formal document",
          "a classified/internal/confidential document"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer file that contains text and sometimes images:",
        "examples": [
          "print/save/format a document Remember to save your documents at regular intervals when making changes.",
          "I was unable to open the attached document."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record information about something important by writing about it or photographing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies must document the controls their financial departments use to deter fraud.",
          "The harmful effects of greenhouse gases have been well documented.",
          "A recent state investigation found that the district has failed to document how it spent some $23 million in federal funds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "documentaries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a film or television or radio programme that gives facts and information about a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The documentary took a fresh look at the life of Darwin.",
          "documentary on They showed a documentary on animal communication."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the form of documents:",
        "examples": [
          "documentary evidence Human rights campaigners have discovered documentary evidence of torture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving facts and information about a subject in the form of a film or television or radio programme:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of her movies have a documentary style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a film or television or radio program that gives information about a subject and is based on facts:",
        "examples": [
          "a documentary on animal communication"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of official documents or other written or printed material:",
        "examples": [
          "documentary evidence"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "documentary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a film or television or radio programme that gives facts and information about a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The documentary took a fresh look at the life of Darwin.",
          "documentary on They showed a documentary on animal communication."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the form of documents:",
        "examples": [
          "documentary evidence Human rights campaigners have discovered documentary evidence of torture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving facts and information about a subject in the form of a film or television or radio programme:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of her movies have a documentary style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a film or television or radio program that gives information about a subject and is based on facts:",
        "examples": [
          "a documentary on animal communication"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of official documents or other written or printed material:",
        "examples": [
          "documentary evidence"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "documentation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pieces of paper containing official information:",
        "examples": [
          "Passengers without the correct documentation (= official papers saying who they are) will not be allowed to travel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the instructions for using a computer device or program",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "official papers, or written material that provides proof of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Documentation is also the process of providing proof for the things you write about and naming the texts that you use.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "official or legal documents that are needed in order to prove something:",
        "examples": [
          "provide/produce documentation Many lenders are now requiring borrowers to provide documentation of their income.",
          "additional/further/supporting documentation",
          "Amid rising default anxiety, loans are getting harder to obtain, with tighter documentation requirements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of recording facts relating to a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Auditors raised questions about the documentation of costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "instructions that tell you how to use a piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "technical documentation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "documenting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record the details of an event, a process, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "well-documented His interest in cars has been well-documented (= recorded and written about) by the media."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "documents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a paper or set of papers with written or printed information, especially of an official type:",
        "examples": [
          "official document A power of attorney is an official document that allows one person to act on another's behalf.",
          "confidential document She denied that she had given copies of confidential documents to a journalist.",
          "legal document Williams had ill-advisedly signed a legal document without understanding its content.",
          "forged document They are charged with using forged documents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a text that is written and stored on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll send you the document by email."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record the details of an event, a process, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "well-documented His interest in cars has been well-documented (= recorded and written about) by the media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a paper or set of papers with written or printed information, esp. of an official type:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have all your documents in order to apply for a passport?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A document is also a file on a computer in which text is stored.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record information about something by writing about it or taking photographs of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The study documents various aspects of Indian life in this period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a paper or set of papers that contains official information or instructions:",
        "examples": [
          "a one-/five-/twenty-, etc. page document",
          "a consultative/consultation/framework document",
          "draft/circulate/publish a document Each bank will be required to publish a document detailing its annual and final bonus payments.",
          "obtain/receive/sign a document Don't sign any documents with items left blank or containing anything you don't understand.",
          "a document contains/outlines/describes Federal Agency documents outline the scope of the extensive project.",
          "Full details will be included in your policy document.",
          "We will accept original documents only, not copies.",
          "A spokesman from the Home Office refused to comment on the leaked document.",
          "a forged document",
          "a legal/official/formal document",
          "a classified/internal/confidential document"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer file that contains text and sometimes images:",
        "examples": [
          "print/save/format a document Remember to save your documents at regular intervals when making changes.",
          "I was unable to open the attached document."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record information about something important by writing about it or photographing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies must document the controls their financial departments use to deter fraud.",
          "The harmful effects of greenhouse gases have been well documented.",
          "A recent state investigation found that the district has failed to document how it spent some $23 million in federal funds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dodge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to avoid being hit by something by moving quickly to one side:",
        "examples": [
          "He dodged to avoid the hurtling bicycle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The Senator dodged questions about his relationship with the actress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a clever, dishonest way of avoiding something:",
        "examples": [
          "tax dodge They bought another car as a tax dodge (= a way to avoid paying tax)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid being hit by something by moving quickly to one side:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. We have dodged a bullet a lot of times in the last three or four years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To dodge something unpleasant is to avoid it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Few men still talk about how they dodged the draft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trick to deceive someone or to avoid doing something that you do not want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "She sells antiques as a tax dodge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid something, especially illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "He has repeatedly dodged questions from reporters.",
          "The company filed for bankruptcy, seeking to dodge $445,000 in debts.",
          "Many people caught dodging tax were doing so to hide capital gains made on the stock market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of avoiding something, sometimes illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "When measured in yen, trade went up by only 2%, but measuring trade in yen is a dodge, because almost all of it is conducted in dollars."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dodger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who avoids doing what they should do:",
        "examples": [
          "a tax dodger"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who illegally avoids doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "tax/fare dodgers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dodgers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who avoids doing what they should do:",
        "examples": [
          "a tax dodger"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who illegally avoids doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "tax/fare dodgers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dodging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid being hit by something by moving quickly to one side:",
        "examples": [
          "He dodged to avoid the hurtling bicycle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The Senator dodged questions about his relationship with the actress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dodgy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "a dodgy deal",
          "They got involved with a dodgy businessman and lost all their savings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to fail or cause problems:",
        "examples": [
          "The weather might be a bit dodgy at this time of year.",
          "I can't come in to work today - I've got a bit of a dodgy stomach.",
          "It was a dodgy situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to break or cause pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Careful - that chair's a bit dodgy.",
          "Ever since the accident I've had this dodgy leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to be dishonest or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "The couple lost their life savings in some dodgy investments.",
          "dodgy workmen",
          "dodgy accounting/dealing/trading"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dodo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large bird, unable to fly, that no longer exists",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "doe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the female of animals such as the deer or rabbit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female deer",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "doer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who gets actively involved in something, rather than just thinking or talking about it:",
        "examples": [
          "There are too many thinkers and not enough doers in this office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a common animal with four legs, especially kept by people as a pet or to hunt or guard things:",
        "examples": [
          "my pet dog",
          "wild dogs",
          "dog food",
          "We could hear dogs barking in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is unpleasant or not to be trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "dirty dog He tried to steal my money, the dirty dog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for an ugly person, especially a woman",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow someone closely and continuously:",
        "examples": [
          "Reporters dogged him for answers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "Technical problems dogged our trip from the outset."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal with four legs, commonly kept as a pet, and sometimes used to guard things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of a stated type:",
        "examples": [
          "You won $1000? You lucky dog!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow someone closely and continually:",
        "examples": [
          "The scandal seems likely to dog him for months to come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an investment, company, or product that will probably fail",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that has a small share of a market that has a low rate of growth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which competitors are willing to harm each other in order to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "It is dog eat dog on Las Vegas's world-famous Strip as huge casino complexes compete for attention.",
          "The fast-growing telecom industry was a dog-eat-dog world where firms were either looking to expand or ripe for takeover."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company eats its own dog food, it uses the products that it makes in its own business activities, rather than using products made by other companies:",
        "examples": [
          "The company, which makes high-tech equipment, could not have grown as fast as it has without eating lots of its own dog food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get into a very bad situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy seems to be going to the dogs.",
          "Signs of a global recession inevitably conjure up thoughts of the last time we went to hell in a handbasket: the Great Depression of the 1930s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that a plan will fail",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dogfight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fight between two military aircraft in which they fly very fast and very close to each other",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fight between dogs, usually organized as an illegal entertainment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fight between two military aircraft, or any fierce fight:",
        "examples": [
          "They are a tough team, and we knew we were in for a real dogfight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dogged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very determined to continue doing something, or trying to do something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a dogged advocate of the struggle against injustice.",
          "He is dogged in his pursuit of his dreams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with words that mean 'continued effort' to emphasiz the quality of not stopping or giving up:",
        "examples": [
          "The campaigners' dogged persistence is finally paying off.",
          "He inspired dogged devotion in his followers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "determined to do something, even if it is very difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "John Regan credited the capture to dogged persistence by police."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doggie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dog",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "doggies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dog",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dogging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sexual activity between people in a public place",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "doggy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dog",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "doghouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, usually wooden, shelter for a dog to sleep in outside",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small shelter outside of a house for a dog to sleep in",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dogma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fixed, especially religious, belief or set of beliefs that people are expected to accept without any doubts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed belief or set of beliefs that people are expected to accept without any doubts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] liberal/conservative dogma"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dogs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a common animal with four legs, especially kept by people as a pet or to hunt or guard things:",
        "examples": [
          "my pet dog",
          "wild dogs",
          "dog food",
          "We could hear dogs barking in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is unpleasant or not to be trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "dirty dog He tried to steal my money, the dirty dog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for an ugly person, especially a woman",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow someone closely and continuously:",
        "examples": [
          "Reporters dogged him for answers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "Technical problems dogged our trip from the outset."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal with four legs, commonly kept as a pet, and sometimes used to guard things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of a stated type:",
        "examples": [
          "You won $1000? You lucky dog!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow someone closely and continually:",
        "examples": [
          "The scandal seems likely to dog him for months to come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an investment, company, or product that will probably fail",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that has a small share of a market that has a low rate of growth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which competitors are willing to harm each other in order to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "It is dog eat dog on Las Vegas's world-famous Strip as huge casino complexes compete for attention.",
          "The fast-growing telecom industry was a dog-eat-dog world where firms were either looking to expand or ripe for takeover."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company eats its own dog food, it uses the products that it makes in its own business activities, rather than using products made by other companies:",
        "examples": [
          "The company, which makes high-tech equipment, could not have grown as fast as it has without eating lots of its own dog food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get into a very bad situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy seems to be going to the dogs.",
          "Signs of a global recession inevitably conjure up thoughts of the last time we went to hell in a handbasket: the Great Depression of the 1930s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that a plan will fail",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "doh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the musical note",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "doi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for digital object identifer: a unique series of numbers attached to a piece of digital information such as a website, file, or online article:",
        "examples": [
          "Many publishers now have search boxes on their Web pages where searchers can enter a DOI to retrieve an article."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dole": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the money that the government gives to people who are unemployed:",
        "examples": [
          "on the dole Young people on (= receiving) the dole are often bored and frustrated.",
          "go on the dole If I can't find any work within a month, I'll have to go on the dole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money that unemployed people receive from the government:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers, in their countless thousands, were facing the dole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unemployed and receiving money from the government:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent eighteen months on the dole."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doll": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a child's toy in the shape of a small person or baby",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child’s toy in the shape of a person, esp. a baby or child",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml You can call someone a doll to show that you like the person or think the person is attractive or pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a doll, she’s a love, she really is."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dollar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit of money used in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I borrow $10?",
          "There are one hundred cents in a dollar.",
          "in dollars You can pay in euros or in US dollars.",
          "dollar bill The suitcase was full of dollar bills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the value of the US dollar, used in comparing the values of different types of money from around the world:",
        "examples": [
          "the dollar rises against In the financial markets today, the dollar rose against (= was worth more than it had been when compared to) the pound.",
          "the dollar falls against The dollar has been falling against (= becoming worth less when compared to) the yen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of money, used in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries, that is worth 100 cents:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you lend me ten dollars?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name for the currency used in the US, Australia, Canada, and several other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Beverage Marketing Corp estimated that the typical half-liter container of bottled water sells for about a dollar.",
          "Many businesses were hit with a surprise tax bill costing them several thousand dollars.",
          "Crude oil is priced in dollars.",
          "thousands/millions/billions, etc. of dollars Investors lost billions of dollars in the stock market crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the value of the US dollar compared to the value of currencies of other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "the dollar climbed/rose/fell In late New York trading the dollar rose to 112.10 yen.",
          "the strong/weak dollar The weak dollar has hurt European companies by making their goods more expensive for US customers.",
          "The euro gained 1.6% against the dollar amid expectations of an imminent rise in interest rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dollars that come from or are spent on a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts predict there will not be enough advertising dollars for every online company.",
          "Congressional Democrats pledged to find more research dollars for clean energy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper money or a coin worth one dollar:",
        "examples": [
          "dollar bill.",
          "dollar coins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a particular value in dollars:",
        "examples": [
          "As growth and profits slow, dollar assets will look less attractive to international investors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dollars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit of money used in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I borrow $10?",
          "There are one hundred cents in a dollar.",
          "in dollars You can pay in euros or in US dollars.",
          "dollar bill The suitcase was full of dollar bills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the value of the US dollar, used in comparing the values of different types of money from around the world:",
        "examples": [
          "the dollar rises against In the financial markets today, the dollar rose against (= was worth more than it had been when compared to) the pound.",
          "the dollar falls against The dollar has been falling against (= becoming worth less when compared to) the yen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of money, used in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries, that is worth 100 cents:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you lend me ten dollars?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name for the currency used in the US, Australia, Canada, and several other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Beverage Marketing Corp estimated that the typical half-liter container of bottled water sells for about a dollar.",
          "Many businesses were hit with a surprise tax bill costing them several thousand dollars.",
          "Crude oil is priced in dollars.",
          "thousands/millions/billions, etc. of dollars Investors lost billions of dollars in the stock market crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the value of the US dollar compared to the value of currencies of other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "the dollar climbed/rose/fell In late New York trading the dollar rose to 112.10 yen.",
          "the strong/weak dollar The weak dollar has hurt European companies by making their goods more expensive for US customers.",
          "The euro gained 1.6% against the dollar amid expectations of an imminent rise in interest rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dollars that come from or are spent on a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts predict there will not be enough advertising dollars for every online company.",
          "Congressional Democrats pledged to find more research dollars for clean energy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper money or a coin worth one dollar:",
        "examples": [
          "dollar bill.",
          "dollar coins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a particular value in dollars:",
        "examples": [
          "As growth and profits slow, dollar assets will look less attractive to international investors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dollhouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a toy that is a very small house, often with furniture and small dolls in it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dollop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of something soft, especially food:",
        "examples": [
          "dollop of a dollop of ice cream/whipped cream"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of a substance:",
        "examples": [
          "a dollop of whipped cream"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dolls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a child's toy in the shape of a small person or baby",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child’s toy in the shape of a person, esp. a baby or child",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml You can call someone a doll to show that you like the person or think the person is attractive or pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a doll, she’s a love, she really is."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dolly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a doll (= a toy in the shape of a small person or baby):",
        "examples": [
          "She'll sit and play with her dollies for hours.",
          "Toys get very straightforward names round here, like “Purple Teddy”, “Big Dolly”, “Little Dolly”, “Bunny” and “Dog”."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a board or frame on wheels, usually with a handle at waist height, used for moving heavy objects such as furniture or machines:",
        "examples": [
          "Using a dolly, they rolled the safe to a loading dock.",
          "The machine weighed nearly 650 pounds and had to be delivered on a tilting dolly so that it could be angled through doors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure on wheels for moving a large film camera:",
        "examples": [
          "The image shows the director on a dolly filming her documentary.",
          "dolly shot You might want to do a crane shot or a dolly shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a board on wheels for lying on so that you can roll yourself under vehicles when examining or repairing them:",
        "examples": [
          "He lay flat on a dolly under his 18-wheeler, adjusting the brakes with a wrench and a screwdriver.",
          "The underground pits allow inspectors to walk underneath trucks to inspect their undercarriages instead of using a dolly to slide underneath vehicles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a catch that is very easy to take:",
        "examples": [
          "He dropped a dolly when the ball looped up in the air off the splice of the bat.",
          "He walked off the field furious at having given a dolly catch to the short leg fielder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doll",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dolphin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sea mammal that is large, smooth, and grey, with a long, pointed mouth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sea mammal that looks like a large fish with a pointed mouth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dolphins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sea mammal that is large, smooth, and grey, with a long, pointed mouth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sea mammal that looks like a large fish with a pointed mouth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "domain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of interest or an area over which a person has control:",
        "examples": [
          "She treated the business as her private domain.",
          "in the public domain These documents are in the public domain (= available to everyone)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of websites on the internet that end with the same letters, for example .com",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of possible values of a variable (= a number that can change) of a function:",
        "examples": [
          "We were unable to do any comparison in 2 of the 10 domains because they had unbounded variables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of interest or an area over which a person has control:",
        "examples": [
          "the domain of polymer science",
          "public and private domains"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of all the possible replacements for a variable (= letter or symbol that represents any set of values)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular interest, activity, or type of knowledge",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business activity that is controlled by a particular industry, group of people, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite many advertising agencies having moved into their domain, specialised direct marketing agencies remain very competitive.",
          "Currency trading is usually the domain of big banks.",
          "Boardroom decisions are the exclusive domain of company directors.",
          "the political/scientific domain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of computers or websites that are organized by purpose, for example, to provide education or sell products:",
        "examples": [
          "The organization met to discuss adding new 'top-level' domains, the global designations such as .com and .gov."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dome": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rounded roof on a building or a room, or a building with such a roof",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shape like one-half of a ball:",
        "examples": [
          "Gerald had a long grey beard and a shiny bald dome (= head)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rounded roof on a building:",
        "examples": [
          "The dome of city hall could be seen in the distance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "domestic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a person's own country:",
        "examples": [
          "domestic airlines/flights",
          "Domestic opinion had turned against the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the home, house, or family:",
        "examples": [
          "domestic chores/duties/arrangements"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fight or attack that happens in a home between people who know each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Police officers should never dismiss a violent incident as \"a domestic\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone paid to do work, such as cleaning and cooking, in someone else's house",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the home, house, or family:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve never been fond of domestic chores like cooking and cleaning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a person’s own country:",
        "examples": [
          "The president’s domestic policy has been more successful than his foreign policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone paid to help with work that needs to be done in a house, such as cleaning and washing clothes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of, relating to, or within a person's own country:",
        "examples": [
          "Domestic retailers are facing relentless pressure from imports.",
          "Focusing on exporting can help fight off domestic and foreign competition.",
          "domestic manufacturing/production"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the home or families:",
        "examples": [
          "Our service is aimed at domestic users.",
          "domestic chores"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "domesticated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of animals or plants) brought under human control in order to provide food, power, or company:",
        "examples": [
          "domesticated animals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able or willing to do cleaning, cooking, and other jobs in the home, and to take care of children:",
        "examples": [
          "Since they had their baby they've both become quite domesticated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "brought under human control:",
        "examples": [
          "the wild ancestors of our domesticated chickens"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dominance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being more important, strong, or successful than anything else of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "The party's dominance in Scotland was being challenged for the first time.",
          "The dominance of the car makes cycling and walking increasingly difficult.",
          "the company's growing dominance of the sports shoe industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of taking control of other people or animals in a forceful way, or the quality of liking to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The new chairman appears to be trying to assert his dominance with a set of personnel changes.",
          "The accepted way to manage elephants in zoos was through close contact and dominance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality in a gene of always producing a particular characteristic in a person, plant, or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "There are a small number of human genes whose dominance is contingent upon which parent contributes them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which one company, product, etc. has more power, influence, or success than others:",
        "examples": [
          "The ability of a firm to set or control market prices is a sign of dominance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dominant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "more important, strong, or noticeable than anything else of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "a dominant military power",
          "dominant issue Unemployment will be a dominant issue at the next election.",
          "dominant position The company's competitors say it abuses its dominant position to prevent them from expanding.",
          "dominant force This country remains a dominant force in scientific research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dominant gene is one that always produces a particular characteristic in a person, plant, or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The gene for brown eyes is dominant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dominant part of the body is used more or has more effect than a body part of the same type on the other side of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Hold the tool in your dominant hand.",
          "It depends which hemisphere of the brain is dominant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "liking to take control in a group and having natural authority:",
        "examples": [
          "dominant male The females breed with dominant males that establish and defend territories.",
          "dominant personality You can have a dominant personality without being a bully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to a note that is the fifth note in a diatonic scale (= a musical scale that is either major or minor):",
        "examples": [
          "dominant chord In most pop music, the verse sections of a song often end with a dominant chord.",
          "dominant note Make the dominant note of the chord a little longer and louder than the others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a note that is the fifth note in a diatonic scale (= a musical scale that is either major or minor):",
        "examples": [
          "The piece features one of those marvellous Schubert chord progressions that is technically a short string of secondary dominants.",
          "The dominant is five notes above the tonic, and the subdominant is five notes below the tonic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more important, strong, or noticeable than anything else of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "a dominant personality",
          "For years the Democrats were the dominant party in Congress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more important, powerful, or successful than other people, companies, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The question was whether cable or wireless would become dominant.",
          "dominant force/player For a long time Detroit was the dominant force in the American car industry.",
          "dominant market share/position The company is well run, with a dominant market share in many snack-food categories."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dominate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have control over a place or person:",
        "examples": [
          "He refuses to let others speak and dominates every meeting.",
          "They work as a group - no one person is allowed to dominate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the largest, most important, or most noticeable part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The cathedral dominates the landscape for miles around.",
          "The dispute is likely to dominate the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have control over a place or a person, or to be the most important person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] It was the story that dominated the headlines this week.",
          "[ T ] The Rams dominated the football game in handing the Eagles their second loss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be more important, powerful, or successful than other people, companies, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "This is an industry where a few global manufacturers and their brands dominate.",
          "They dominate the market for high-speed internet routers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the largest or most noticeable part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The dispute is likely to dominate the meeting.",
          "male-/female-dominated She is a powerful female figurehead in a very male-dominated industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dominated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have control over a place or person:",
        "examples": [
          "He refuses to let others speak and dominates every meeting.",
          "They work as a group - no one person is allowed to dominate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the largest, most important, or most noticeable part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The cathedral dominates the landscape for miles around.",
          "The dispute is likely to dominate the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have control over a place or a person, or to be the most important person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] It was the story that dominated the headlines this week.",
          "[ T ] The Rams dominated the football game in handing the Eagles their second loss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be more important, powerful, or successful than other people, companies, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "This is an industry where a few global manufacturers and their brands dominate.",
          "They dominate the market for high-speed internet routers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the largest or most noticeable part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The dispute is likely to dominate the meeting.",
          "male-/female-dominated She is a powerful female figurehead in a very male-dominated industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dominates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have control over a place or person:",
        "examples": [
          "He refuses to let others speak and dominates every meeting.",
          "They work as a group - no one person is allowed to dominate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the largest, most important, or most noticeable part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The cathedral dominates the landscape for miles around.",
          "The dispute is likely to dominate the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have control over a place or a person, or to be the most important person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] It was the story that dominated the headlines this week.",
          "[ T ] The Rams dominated the football game in handing the Eagles their second loss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be more important, powerful, or successful than other people, companies, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "This is an industry where a few global manufacturers and their brands dominate.",
          "They dominate the market for high-speed internet routers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the largest or most noticeable part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The dispute is likely to dominate the meeting.",
          "male-/female-dominated She is a powerful female figurehead in a very male-dominated industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dominating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "being the largest, most important, most noticeable, or the best person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The other dominating issue is MPs' expenses.",
          "In the third set, Nadal was quickly back to his dominating form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having control over a person or place:",
        "examples": [
          "The imperialist action takes the form of creating a local bourgeoisie, controlled by the ruling class of the dominating country.",
          "a dominating personality"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "domination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "power or control over other people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie was about a group of robots set on world domination (= control of all countries)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of having control over people or a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Her domination of the tennis world is undisputed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dominatrix": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who has power or control over her partner in a sexual relationship",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dominican": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Dominica or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to the Dominican Republic, or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to the Christian religious group of Dominicans:",
        "examples": [
          "Dominican friars",
          "a Dominican monastery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Dominica",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from the Dominican Republic",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a monk who belongs to a Christian religious group that was established by Saint Dominic",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dominion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "control over a country or people:",
        "examples": [
          "have dominion over God has dominion over (= controls) all his creatures.",
          "Napoleon dreamed of achieving global dominion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the land that belongs to a ruler:",
        "examples": [
          "The chief's son would inherit all his dominions.",
          "The Hanoverian monarchs wanted to protect their German dominions from Prussia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country that belonged in the past to the British Empire:",
        "examples": [
          "They asked whether the future of Canada was to be a dominion within the British Empire.",
          "In former British dominions like India, Singapore, and Hong Kong, imperialism has left a lasting legacy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "control over a country or people, or the land that belongs to a ruler:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The collapse of Spain’s empire prepared the way for Britain’s dominion over the seas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "domino": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, rectangular object with dots on it that is used in a game",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game using dominoes:",
        "examples": [
          "play dominoes A group of old men sat playing dominoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of small rectangular pieces of wood or plastic marked with a particular number of spots on each half of one surface, used in playing a game",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dominoes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game using dominoes:",
        "examples": [
          "play dominoes A group of old men sat playing dominoes.",
          "I taught my nephew how to play dominoes.",
          "We've got lots of games available: gin rummy, cribbage, dominoes, and cards.",
          "There are a few different dominoes games we can play, depending on which ones you know.",
          "We drank tea and had a game of dominoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game in which you try to match the spots of a domino put down by another player",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "donate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give money or goods to help a person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "donate something to someone/something An anonymous businesswoman donated one million pounds to the charity.",
          "Please donate generously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow some of your blood or a part of your body to be used for medical purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "The appeal for people to donate blood was very successful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something, esp. to an organization, without wanting anything in exchange:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Over $12 million was donated to the building fund.",
          "[ T ] Some businesses have agreed to donate computers to schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something of value such as money or goods to help a person or organization such as a charity:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank donates 25 cents for every $100 spent using the card.",
          "donate sth to sb/sth The commission also wants to make it easier for attorneys to donate time to help poor clients.",
          "To encourage people to donate to charity, they provide a list of charities on their website."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "donates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give money or goods to help a person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "donate something to someone/something An anonymous businesswoman donated one million pounds to the charity.",
          "Please donate generously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow some of your blood or a part of your body to be used for medical purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "The appeal for people to donate blood was very successful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something, esp. to an organization, without wanting anything in exchange:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Over $12 million was donated to the building fund.",
          "[ T ] Some businesses have agreed to donate computers to schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something of value such as money or goods to help a person or organization such as a charity:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank donates 25 cents for every $100 spent using the card.",
          "donate sth to sb/sth The commission also wants to make it easier for attorneys to donate time to help poor clients.",
          "To encourage people to donate to charity, they provide a list of charities on their website."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "donating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money or goods to help a person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "donate something to someone/something An anonymous businesswoman donated one million pounds to the charity.",
          "Please donate generously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow some of your blood or a part of your body to be used for medical purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "The appeal for people to donate blood was very successful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "donation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money or goods that are given to help a person or organization, or the act of giving them:",
        "examples": [
          "donations of food and money",
          "make a donation I'd like to make a small donation in my mother's name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something of value such as money or goods that is given to help a person or organization such as a charity, or the act of giving this money, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It is possible to make a donation with conditions attached, for example requiring the funds to be used for a specific purpose.",
          "The CEO defended the conglomerate's donations to political candidates.",
          "The museum has received a $5 million donation from the Bradley Foundation.",
          "Some charitable donations are tax-deductible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "donations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money or goods that are given to help a person or organization, or the act of giving them:",
        "examples": [
          "donations of food and money",
          "make a donation I'd like to make a small donation in my mother's name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something of value such as money or goods that is given to help a person or organization such as a charity, or the act of giving this money, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It is possible to make a donation with conditions attached, for example requiring the funds to be used for a specific purpose.",
          "The CEO defended the conglomerate's donations to political candidates.",
          "The museum has received a $5 million donation from the Bradley Foundation.",
          "Some charitable donations are tax-deductible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dong": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to represent the sound a bell makes or a similar sound made, for example, by an electronic device:",
        "examples": [
          "Ding-dong! Was that the doorbell?",
          "The absurdly cheerful ding-dong of his mobile phone broke the mood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noisy or angry argument or fight:",
        "examples": [
          "The disagreement was turning into a right old ding-dong.",
          "have a ding-dong They had a real ding-dong in the middle of the restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid, silly, or strange person:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not clear why someone as bright as he is went into business with a ding-dong like his partner.",
          "We thought we looked great but we probably looked like real ding dongs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound made by a bell",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dongs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to represent the sound a bell makes or a similar sound made, for example, by an electronic device:",
        "examples": [
          "Ding-dong! Was that the doorbell?",
          "The absurdly cheerful ding-dong of his mobile phone broke the mood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noisy or angry argument or fight:",
        "examples": [
          "The disagreement was turning into a right old ding-dong.",
          "have a ding-dong They had a real ding-dong in the middle of the restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid, silly, or strange person:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not clear why someone as bright as he is went into business with a ding-dong like his partner.",
          "We thought we looked great but we probably looked like real ding dongs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound made by a bell",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "donkey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal like a small horse with long ears",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gray or brown animal like a small horse with long ears",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "donkeys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal like a small horse with long ears",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gray or brown animal like a small horse with long ears",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "donna": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the most important female singer in an opera company:",
        "examples": [
          "She was one of the greatest prima donnas of the 20th century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who demands to be treated in a special way and is difficult to please:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to entertain visiting authors and some of them were real prima donnas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important woman singing in an opera company, or disapproving a person who is difficult to please and who expects to be treated better than anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The performance was met with enough applause to please the most demanding prima donna."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "donor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives some of their blood or a part of their body to help someone who is ill:",
        "examples": [
          "a blood donor",
          "a kidney donor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives money or goods to an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks to a large gift from an anonymous donor, the charity was able to continue its work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives money or something else of value to an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "A large gift from an anonymous donor will allow us to continue our work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A donor is also someone who gives blood or who agrees to give an organ or body part to help someone else.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that gives something of value such as money or goods to another person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a generous donor to AIDS charities.",
          "About half of the funding for the new lab came from corporate donors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "donors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives some of their blood or a part of their body to help someone who is ill:",
        "examples": [
          "a blood donor",
          "a kidney donor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives money or goods to an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks to a large gift from an anonymous donor, the charity was able to continue its work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives money or something else of value to an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "A large gift from an anonymous donor will allow us to continue our work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A donor is also someone who gives blood or who agrees to give an organ or body part to help someone else.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that gives something of value such as money or goods to another person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a generous donor to AIDS charities.",
          "About half of the funding for the new lab came from corporate donors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a lecturer (= a college teacher), especially at Oxford or Cambridge University in England",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put on a piece of clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "He donned his finest coat and hat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "donut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doughnut",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "donuts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doughnut",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "doodle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored:",
        "examples": [
          "She'd doodled all over her textbooks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture or pattern that someone has drawn while thinking about something else or when they are bored:",
        "examples": [
          "The textbooks had been defaced by doodles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dog with one parent that is a poodle (= a breed of dog with curly hair) and one parent that is another breed:",
        "examples": [
          "The orginal doodle was a Labradoodle.",
          "We want to get a doodle because they're hypoallergenic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing or pattern that you make while thinking about something else or when you are bored",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "doodles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored:",
        "examples": [
          "She'd doodled all over her textbooks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture or pattern that someone has drawn while thinking about something else or when they are bored:",
        "examples": [
          "The textbooks had been defaced by doodles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dog with one parent that is a poodle (= a breed of dog with curly hair) and one parent that is another breed:",
        "examples": [
          "The orginal doodle was a Labradoodle.",
          "We want to get a doodle because they're hypoallergenic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing or pattern that you make while thinking about something else or when you are bored",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "doofus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "doohickey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any small object whose name you cannot remember",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "doom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "death, destruction, or any very bad situation that cannot be avoided:",
        "examples": [
          "A sense of doom hung over the entire country.",
          "doom and gloom The newspapers are always full of doom and gloom (= bad news and unhappiness) these days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something certain to do or experience something unpleasant, or to make something bad certain to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Are we doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past?",
          "doom someone/something to something Mounting debts doomed the factory to closure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "death, destruction, or any very bad situation that cannot be avoided:",
        "examples": [
          "A sense of doom hung over the entire country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the certain cause of someone or something having a bad end, esp. to die or to fail:",
        "examples": [
          "The effort is doomed to failure.",
          "He was doomed to be a one-term president like Jimmy Carter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doomed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "certain to fail, die, or be destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a doomed city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doomsday": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the end of the world, or a time when something very bad will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "doomsday scenario Ecologists predict a doomsday scenario (= a time when death and destruction will happen) if global warming continues to increase at the present rate.",
          "until doomsday You could talk until doomsday (= for a very long time), but they will never change their minds.",
          "till doomsday We could be waiting for this bus till doomsday (= for a very long time)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of the world",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Doomsday is also Judgment Day.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "doorbell": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bell, operated by a button on or next to the door of a house, that you push to tell the people inside that you are there",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electrical device with a button near the outside door of a house or apartment that makes a noise when pressed, to let the people inside know someone is there:",
        "examples": [
          "He rang the doorbell twice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doorknob": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round handle that you turn to open a door",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round handle that you turn to open a door",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "doorknobs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round handle that you turn to open a door",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round handle that you turn to open a door",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "doorman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to stand by the door of a hotel or public building and allow people to go in or out, and to open their car doors, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to stand by the door of a hotel or public building and let people in or out, open their car doors, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to stand at the door of a hotel or public building and allow people to go in or out, open car doors, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Doormen catch many fake ID holders by making them sign their name or asking their birth date to compare with what's on the ID."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doormat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of thick material that is put on the floor by a door, used to clean your shoes on when you go into a building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who accepts being treated badly and does not complain:",
        "examples": [
          "He may be selfish and insensitive, but she is a doormat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of usually rough material outside a door to a house or apartment where people can clean their shoes before entering",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "doors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat object that is used to close the entrance of something such as a room or building, or the entrance itself:",
        "examples": [
          "the front door",
          "the back door",
          "a car door",
          "a sliding door",
          "door to The door to his bedroom was locked.",
          "at the door I wonder who is at the door.",
          "on the door We could hear someone knocking on the door.",
          "open the door Could you open the door, please?",
          "close the door She went into her office and closed the door.",
          "shut the door I jumped on the bus just before the driver shut the doors.",
          "answer the door She asked me to answer the door (= go and open it for someone)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work at the entrance of a building, collecting tickets or preventing particular people from entering:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you seen those guys on the door?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a house or other building:",
        "examples": [
          "a door from Sam only lives a few doors from us.",
          "a door away from There is a decent bar just a few doors away from our office.",
          "a door up from A lorry crashed into the building two doors up from us.",
          "a door down from Andy's place is a couple of doors down from mine.",
          "next door I borrowed a hedge trimmer from the man next door (= living in the house next to me).",
          "next door to The people next door to us (= living in the house next to us) aren't very friendly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "outside in the open air:",
        "examples": [
          "It was the first time in my life that had slept out of doors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, usually rectangular, object that is fixed at one edge and is used to close the entrance to something such as a room, building, or vehicle, or the entrance itself:",
        "examples": [
          "the front/back door",
          "We’d like to rent a four-door car.",
          "I’ll meet you at the main door of the library.",
          "Would you open/close/shut the door, please?",
          "The door to his bedroom was locked from the inside.",
          "Mom, there’s someone at the door (= outside the front door)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Door is also used to refer to a house or other building:",
        "examples": [
          "Sam lives just a few doors away/up/down from us.",
          "They live next door to us (= in the house beside ours)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doorstep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a step in front of an outside door:",
        "examples": [
          "on the doorstep He left the package on the doorstep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very thick piece of bread",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are doorstepped by journalists, they come to your house and ask you to speak or answer questions, even if you do not want them to:",
        "examples": [
          "He complained about being doorstepped by the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to every house in a particular area selling something or asking for support",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a step outside the door to a building:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. We need to be more proactive and seek out dangers before they’re on our doorstep (= too near to be ignored)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doorstop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a heavy object that is used to keep a door open",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "doorway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the space in a wall where a door opens, or a covered area just outside a door",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the space for a door through which you go into and out of a room or building",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "doorways": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the space in a wall where a door opens, or a covered area just outside a door",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the space for a door through which you go into and out of a room or building",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dopamine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hormone (= chemical substance) that is made naturally in the body and may also be given as a drug",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dope": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "marijuana, or, more generally, any type of illegal drug:",
        "examples": [
          "smoke dope They were arrested for smoking dope.",
          "sell dope He made some cash by selling dope to teenagers.",
          "buy dope She got caught buying dope in the local park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a silly person:",
        "examples": [
          "You shouldn't have told him, you dope!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information, especially secret or hidden information:",
        "examples": [
          "dope on They hoped to dig up some dope on her that might be damaging, but they never did.",
          "inside dope His blog is a must-read for anyone who wants the inside dope on the tech world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person or an animal drugs in order to make them perform better or worse in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "They were arrested for doping racehorses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person or an animal a drug to make them want to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "dope someone/something up We always have to dope up our cat for long car journeys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good:",
        "examples": [
          "This music is dope.",
          "That's one dope way to spend the afternoon!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any illegal drug",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid or foolish person:",
        "examples": [
          "You shouldn’t have told him, you dope!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information known by only a few people:",
        "examples": [
          "A new column of inside dope about the film industry begins next month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dopes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "marijuana, or, more generally, any type of illegal drug:",
        "examples": [
          "smoke dope They were arrested for smoking dope.",
          "sell dope He made some cash by selling dope to teenagers.",
          "buy dope She got caught buying dope in the local park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a silly person:",
        "examples": [
          "You shouldn't have told him, you dope!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information, especially secret or hidden information:",
        "examples": [
          "dope on They hoped to dig up some dope on her that might be damaging, but they never did.",
          "inside dope His blog is a must-read for anyone who wants the inside dope on the tech world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person or an animal drugs in order to make them perform better or worse in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "They were arrested for doping racehorses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person or an animal a drug to make them want to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "dope someone/something up We always have to dope up our cat for long car journeys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good:",
        "examples": [
          "This music is dope.",
          "That's one dope way to spend the afternoon!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any illegal drug",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid or foolish person:",
        "examples": [
          "You shouldn’t have told him, you dope!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information known by only a few people:",
        "examples": [
          "A new column of inside dope about the film industry begins next month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dopey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wanting to sleep, because or as if you have taken a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "He had taken a sleeping tablet the night before and still felt dopey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "silly or stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "He's nice, but a bit dopey."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doppelganger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a spirit that looks exactly like a living person, or someone who looks exactly like someone else but who is not related to that person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dorian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the musical mode (= arrangement of notes) represented by the diatonic scale from D to D:",
        "examples": [
          "The Beatles' \"Eleanor Rigby\" turned out to be an exercise in the Dorian mode.",
          "She did the jazzy thing of playing the piece with Dorian scales."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dork": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is physically or socially awkward or not fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "He's such a dork, but he's a lovely guy.",
          "I look like a dork when I try to run."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid, awkward person:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt like a real dork when I realized my mistake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dorks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is physically or socially awkward or not fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "He's such a dork, but he's a lovely guy.",
          "I look like a dork when I try to run."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid, awkward person:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt like a real dork when I realized my mistake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dorm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large room containing many beds, for example in a boarding school:",
        "examples": [
          "The hostel has single-sex dorms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building at a college or university where students live:",
        "examples": [
          "college dorm Smoking is not permitted in college dorms.",
          "dorm room My mum and I were buying things for my dorm room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dormant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is dormant is not active or growing but has the ability to be active at a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "The long-dormant volcano has recently shown signs of erupting.",
          "These investments have remained dormant for several years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something lies dormant, it is not active:",
        "examples": [
          "Her talent might have lain dormant had it not been for her aunt's encouragement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of things) not active or growing, but having the ability to be active at a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "a dormant volcano",
          "Most roses being sold now are dormant, and without any soil around their roots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not active or growing now, but having the ability to become active in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Authorities reopened a dormant investigation of the company.",
          "lie/remain/sit dormant The legislation was drafted and then lay dormant in Parliament for months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dormitory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large room containing many beds, for example in a boarding school",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building at a college or university where students live",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large room or building containing many beds, esp. in a college or boarding school",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area near a town or city where many people who work in the town or city live:",
        "examples": [
          "We were determined to build not just dormitories but communities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dormouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small animal that looks like a mouse with a long tail covered in fur",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dorms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large room containing many beds, for example in a boarding school:",
        "examples": [
          "The hostel has single-sex dorms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building at a college or university where students live:",
        "examples": [
          "college dorm Smoking is not permitted in college dorms.",
          "dorm room My mum and I were buying things for my dorm room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dorsal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of, on, or near the back of an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "dorsal fin a shark's dorsal fin"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "rules about actions and activities that people should or should not perform or take part in:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher spent ten minutes explaining all the dos and don'ts in the classroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for denial of service: an occasion when a computer network or website is intentionally prevented from working correctly, by a person or group sending a large amount of data at one time:",
        "examples": [
          "DoS attacks can be motivated by revenge, blackmail, or activism.",
          "One type of DoS involves redirecting outgoing messages from the client back to the client."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for disk operating system: a type of operating system for computers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for disk operating system: software that controls a computer system and manages the other programs, used mainly in older computers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dosage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of medicine that you should take at one time:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What's the dosage?\" \"One spoonful three times a day.\"",
          "recommended dosage Do not exceed the recommended dosage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measured amount of a medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "He needed a high dosage to do any good."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a measured amount of something such as medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "a high/low dose",
          "dose of a dose of penicillin",
          "The label says to take one dose three times a day.",
          "lethal dose Twenty or thirty of these pills would be a lethal dose (= enough to kill you).",
          "recommended dose Always stick to the recommended dose on the back of the packet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount or experience of something, often something bad or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "dose of The government received a hefty dose of bad news this week.",
          "UK She's got a nasty dose of flu."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a case of gonorrhoea (= a disease of the sexual organs)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a measured amount of medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "dose yourself with something informal She dosed herself with painkillers.",
          "dose yourself up with something informal He dosed himself up with valium to calm his nerves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measured amount of a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "She was given large doses of a powerful antibiotic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dose is also an amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Stories of dramatic cancer cures should be taken with a healthy dose of skepticism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a measured amount of something such as medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "a high/low dose",
          "dose of a dose of penicillin",
          "The label says to take one dose three times a day.",
          "lethal dose Twenty or thirty of these pills would be a lethal dose (= enough to kill you).",
          "recommended dose Always stick to the recommended dose on the back of the packet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount or experience of something, often something bad or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "dose of The government received a hefty dose of bad news this week.",
          "UK She's got a nasty dose of flu."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a case of gonorrhoea (= a disease of the sexual organs)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a measured amount of medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "dose yourself with something informal She dosed herself with painkillers.",
          "dose yourself up with something informal He dosed himself up with valium to calm his nerves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measured amount of a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "She was given large doses of a powerful antibiotic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dose is also an amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Stories of dramatic cancer cures should be taken with a healthy dose of skepticism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dossier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of papers containing information about a person, often a criminal, or on any subject:",
        "examples": [
          "dossier on The secret service probably has a dossier on all of us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of documents that contains information relating to a person or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Customs & Excise has given the committee a six-page dossier on the activities of the company.",
          "prepare/compile/keep a dossier",
          "She presented a dossier of customer complaints to the bank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small round mark:",
        "examples": [
          "The full stop at the end of this sentence is a dot.",
          "Her skirt was blue with white dots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the spoken form of a full stop in an internet or email address, or some computer files:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What's the web address?\" \"www dot cambridge dot org\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the short sounds or short flashes of light used with dashes when sending messages in Morse (code)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dot written after a musical note, showing that its time value is increased by half :",
        "examples": [
          "The dot after the minim shows that it has three beats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a small round mark above or next to a letter or word:",
        "examples": [
          "Your handwriting is hard to read because you don't dot your i's.",
          "She dotted all the i's with little hearts.",
          "Sometimes a vowel is dotted with two dots, like an umlaut, to avoid it being read as part of a diphthong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a small round mark next to a musical note to show that it should last for half as long again:",
        "examples": [
          "I was obsessed with the compositions I was trying to write, obscure recordings, the proper way to dot a semiquaver.",
          "Printed editions of these works from the late eighteenth century and throughout the nineteenth are inconsistently dotted.",
          "There are three dotted crotchet beats, or nine quavers in each bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread many similar things across an area, or to be spread across an area:",
        "examples": [
          "be dotted around something Remnants of ancient civilizations are dotted around the globe.",
          "We have offices dotted around the region.",
          "be dotted with something The area is dotted with beautiful churches.",
          "I have online friends dotted all over the planet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put small amounts of a substance in many different places across a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "dot something with something Dot the fish with butter and season it with salt and pepper.",
          "This light and fluffy lemon cake is dotted with fresh, juicy blueberries.",
          "I dot eye cream around my eyes then gently blend it in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small, round mark:",
        "examples": [
          "The ducks were black dots in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dot (symbol .) is also used in an Internet address to separate its parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Go to w w w dot cambridge dot org."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When an area is dotted with things, it has many of them in different places:",
        "examples": [
          "Minnesota is dotted with lakes, especially in the north."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small round mark that is used in an internet address or email address to separate its parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Dot gov sites are reserved for governmental offices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exactly at the stated or expected time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand the relationship between different ideas, facts, or experiences:",
        "examples": [
          "My experiment has revealed how we fail to connect the dots between the way we live today and the needs of tomorrow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing that you love someone very much:",
        "examples": [
          "We saw photographs of the doting father with the baby on his knee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small round mark:",
        "examples": [
          "The full stop at the end of this sentence is a dot.",
          "Her skirt was blue with white dots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the spoken form of a full stop in an internet or email address, or some computer files:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What's the web address?\" \"www dot cambridge dot org\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the short sounds or short flashes of light used with dashes when sending messages in Morse (code)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dot written after a musical note, showing that its time value is increased by half :",
        "examples": [
          "The dot after the minim shows that it has three beats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a small round mark above or next to a letter or word:",
        "examples": [
          "Your handwriting is hard to read because you don't dot your i's.",
          "She dotted all the i's with little hearts.",
          "Sometimes a vowel is dotted with two dots, like an umlaut, to avoid it being read as part of a diphthong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a small round mark next to a musical note to show that it should last for half as long again:",
        "examples": [
          "I was obsessed with the compositions I was trying to write, obscure recordings, the proper way to dot a semiquaver.",
          "Printed editions of these works from the late eighteenth century and throughout the nineteenth are inconsistently dotted.",
          "There are three dotted crotchet beats, or nine quavers in each bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread many similar things across an area, or to be spread across an area:",
        "examples": [
          "be dotted around something Remnants of ancient civilizations are dotted around the globe.",
          "We have offices dotted around the region.",
          "be dotted with something The area is dotted with beautiful churches.",
          "I have online friends dotted all over the planet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put small amounts of a substance in many different places across a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "dot something with something Dot the fish with butter and season it with salt and pepper.",
          "This light and fluffy lemon cake is dotted with fresh, juicy blueberries.",
          "I dot eye cream around my eyes then gently blend it in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small, round mark:",
        "examples": [
          "The ducks were black dots in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dot (symbol .) is also used in an Internet address to separate its parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Go to w w w dot cambridge dot org."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When an area is dotted with things, it has many of them in different places:",
        "examples": [
          "Minnesota is dotted with lakes, especially in the north."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small round mark that is used in an internet address or email address to separate its parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Dot gov sites are reserved for governmental offices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exactly at the stated or expected time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand the relationship between different ideas, facts, or experiences:",
        "examples": [
          "My experiment has revealed how we fail to connect the dots between the way we live today and the needs of tomorrow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dotted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "double": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "twice the size, amount, price, etc., or consisting of two similar things together:",
        "examples": [
          "I ordered a double espresso (= two standard amounts in one cup).",
          "double doors Go through the double doors and turn left.",
          "The word \"cool\" has a double \"o\" in the middle.",
          "double meaning Everything he says has a double meaning (= has two possible meanings).",
          "double strength This painkiller is double strength (= has twice the normal amount of medicine).",
          "UK Sabiha's phone number is double three, one, five, double seven (= 331577)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A double flower or plant is a flower with more than the usual number of petals:",
        "examples": [
          "a double primrose"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who looks exactly the same as someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Hey, Tony, I met someone at a party last week who was your double."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game of tennis or a similar sport between two teams of two people:",
        "examples": [
          "men's/women's/mixed doubles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a football team wins two major competitions in a single season:",
        "examples": [
          "do the double Which was the first team to do the double in English football?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a hit that allows the batter (= person who hits the ball) to reach second base",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become twice as much or as many, or to make something twice as much or many:",
        "examples": [
          "The government aims to double the number of students in higher education within 25 years.",
          "Company profits have doubled since the introduction of new technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is twice the amount, size, strength, etc. of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "I paid double (= twice as much) for those trousers last week.",
          "double the Electrical goods are almost double the price they were a few years ago.",
          "\"Would you like another whisky?\" \"Yes. Make it a double (= two standard amounts in one glass).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in two parts or layers:",
        "examples": [
          "Fold the blanket double (= so that it is in two layers) and then you won't be cold.",
          "bent double They were bent double (= their heads and shoulders were bent forward and down) from decades of work in the fields."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a problem with your eyes so that you see two of everything, usually because you are drunk or ill:",
        "examples": [
          "I started seeing double, then I fainted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "twice the size, amount, price, etc., or consisting of two similar things together:",
        "examples": [
          "The cost of going to the movies is almost double what it was a few years ago.",
          "Fold the blanket double (= so that it is in two layers) and then you won’t be cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A double bed is a bed for two people.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are seeing double, you are seeing two of everything.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who looks the same as someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a double for Mary Tyler Moore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become twice as much or as many, or to make something twice as much or as many:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Company profits have doubled in the last year.",
          "[ T ] For four people, just double the recipe (= make twice as much)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something or someone doubles as something or someone else, that person or thing has a second use or job:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The kitchen table doubles as my desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become twice as much or as many:",
        "examples": [
          "Some share prices can double in 12 months.",
          "double in size/price/value He reckons the company can double in size over the next five years.",
          "Production more than doubled from 4 million to 8.5 million per year in three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something twice as much or many:",
        "examples": [
          "She is unlikely to accept, even though the offer would double her salary.",
          "Strong car sales more than doubled the company's profits in the first quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "twice the amount, size, etc. of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "pay/cost double He offered to pay them double to get the job done on time.",
          "The true figure is 30%, more than double the figure of 14% quoted.",
          "The group increased operating profit to $21.2 million, almost double its $11 million figure for last year.",
          "Unemployment in the region is double that of its neighbouring area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two times the size, amount, price, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Taxis in the conference area were said to be charging double rates.",
          "Staff have been working double shifts, 16 hours at a time, throughout the Christmas period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of two similar things together:",
        "examples": [
          "double digits/figures He warned that inflation could soon reach double digits.",
          "His extension number is 008, that's double zero eight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doubled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become twice as much or as many, or to make something twice as much or many:",
        "examples": [
          "The government aims to double the number of students in higher education within 25 years.",
          "Company profits have doubled since the introduction of new technology."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doubles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game of tennis or a similar sport between two teams of two people:",
        "examples": [
          "men's/women's/mixed doubles",
          "Who won the men's doubles at Wimbledon this year?",
          "Unfortunately, they were knocked out of the mixed doubles yesterday.",
          "They won silver in the mixed doubles.",
          "He is still Britain's top-ranked doubles player.",
          "In 2018, she won the junior doubles title.",
          "The women's doubles final was postponed because of rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in tennis) a game played with two players on each side",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "doubling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become twice as much or as many, or to make something twice as much or many:",
        "examples": [
          "The government aims to double the number of students in higher education within 25 years.",
          "Company profits have doubled since the introduction of new technology."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doubly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "twice as much, or very much more:",
        "examples": [
          "Neither my brother nor my sister could come to the wedding, which was doubly disappointing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "twice the amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "He is doubly talented, as a composer and as a pianist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doubt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a feeling of) not being certain about something, especially about how good or true it is:",
        "examples": [
          "have doubts about I'm having doubts about his ability to do the job.",
          "doubt about If there's any doubt about the rocket's engines, we ought to cancel the launch.",
          "doubt over The company's actions have cast doubt over its ability to rescue the loss-making business.",
          "beyond reasonable doubt The prosecution has to establish his guilt beyond reasonable doubt.",
          "raise doubts This latest scandal has raised doubts about whether he could win the election.",
          "[ + (that) ] I never had any doubt (that) you would win.",
          "no doubt about that He's the most attractive man in the room, no doubt about that.",
          "no doubt about it No doubt about it, that's the best game I have seen since last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize that what you are saying is true or likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "We will, no doubt, discuss these issues again at the next meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something seem uncertain:",
        "examples": [
          "Witnesses have cast doubt on the accused's innocence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the future or success of someone or something is in doubt, it is unlikely to continue or to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The future of the stadium is in doubt because of a lack of money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize your opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "She is without (a) doubt the best student I have ever taught."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not feel certain or confident about something or to think that something is not probable:",
        "examples": [
          "doubt whether I doubt whether I can finish the work on time.",
          "doubt if I doubt if anyone knows where the key to this lock is.",
          "[ + that ] They had begun to doubt that it could be done.",
          "He may come back tomorrow with the money, but I very much doubt it.",
          "I don't doubt his abilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not trust someone or believe what they say:",
        "examples": [
          "He's never lied to me before, so I have no reason to doubt his word."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of not knowing what to believe or what to do, or the condition of being uncertain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] If you have any doubt about her ability, don’t hire her.",
          "[ + that clause ] There’s no doubt that the show will be successful.",
          "[ U ] The future of the entire project is in some doubt.",
          "[ C ] She is without a doubt (= certainly) one of the best students I’ve ever had."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be uncertain about something or someone, or to have difficulty believing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He may come back tomorrow with the money, but I doubt it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doubtful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you are doubtful about something, you are uncertain about it:",
        "examples": [
          "doubtful about The teacher is doubtful about having parents working as classroom assistants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a situation is doubtful, it is unlikely to happen or to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "it is doubtful whether It is doubtful whether they ever reached the summit before they died.",
          "it is doubtful if It is doubtful if the accident could have been prevented.",
          "it is doubtful that It was doubtful that the money would ever be found again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "uncertain or unlikely:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] It was doubtful (that) the money would ever be found.",
          "She gave me a long, doubtful look (= look full of doubt) and told me to wait."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe debts or accounts that are unlikely to be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "The Company has established an allowance for doubtful accounts based on the credit risk of specific customers and historical trends."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doubting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not feel certain or confident about something or to think that something is not probable:",
        "examples": [
          "doubt whether I doubt whether I can finish the work on time.",
          "doubt if I doubt if anyone knows where the key to this lock is.",
          "[ + that ] They had begun to doubt that it could be done.",
          "He may come back tomorrow with the money, but I very much doubt it.",
          "I don't doubt his abilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not trust someone or believe what they say:",
        "examples": [
          "He's never lied to me before, so I have no reason to doubt his word."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doubts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a feeling of) not being certain about something, especially about how good or true it is:",
        "examples": [
          "have doubts about I'm having doubts about his ability to do the job.",
          "doubt about If there's any doubt about the rocket's engines, we ought to cancel the launch.",
          "doubt over The company's actions have cast doubt over its ability to rescue the loss-making business.",
          "beyond reasonable doubt The prosecution has to establish his guilt beyond reasonable doubt.",
          "raise doubts This latest scandal has raised doubts about whether he could win the election.",
          "[ + (that) ] I never had any doubt (that) you would win.",
          "no doubt about that He's the most attractive man in the room, no doubt about that.",
          "no doubt about it No doubt about it, that's the best game I have seen since last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize that what you are saying is true or likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "We will, no doubt, discuss these issues again at the next meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something seem uncertain:",
        "examples": [
          "Witnesses have cast doubt on the accused's innocence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the future or success of someone or something is in doubt, it is unlikely to continue or to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The future of the stadium is in doubt because of a lack of money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize your opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "She is without (a) doubt the best student I have ever taught."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not feel certain or confident about something or to think that something is not probable:",
        "examples": [
          "doubt whether I doubt whether I can finish the work on time.",
          "doubt if I doubt if anyone knows where the key to this lock is.",
          "[ + that ] They had begun to doubt that it could be done.",
          "He may come back tomorrow with the money, but I very much doubt it.",
          "I don't doubt his abilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not trust someone or believe what they say:",
        "examples": [
          "He's never lied to me before, so I have no reason to doubt his word."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of not knowing what to believe or what to do, or the condition of being uncertain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] If you have any doubt about her ability, don’t hire her.",
          "[ + that clause ] There’s no doubt that the show will be successful.",
          "[ U ] The future of the entire project is in some doubt.",
          "[ C ] She is without a doubt (= certainly) one of the best students I’ve ever had."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be uncertain about something or someone, or to have difficulty believing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He may come back tomorrow with the money, but I doubt it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "douche": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put a liquid, usually water, into the vagina in order to wash it or treat it medically",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid, usually water, that is put into the vagina in order to wash it or treat it medically:",
        "examples": [
          "a cold douche"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant person:",
        "examples": [
          "You'd be a douche if you did that."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dough": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "flour mixed with water and often yeast, fat, or sugar, so that it is ready for baking:",
        "examples": [
          "bread dough",
          "pastry dough",
          "knead dough She kneaded the dough and left it to rise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't want to work but I need the dough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "flour mixed with water and other food substances so that it is ready for baking esp. into bread or pastry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "money:",
        "examples": [
          "He says he can make a lot of dough day trading.",
          "a chunk/pile/mound of dough"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doughnut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, circular cake, fried in hot fat, either with a hole in the middle or filled with jam:",
        "examples": [
          "jam doughnut May I have a jam doughnut, please?",
          "Can I have a doughnut with sprinkles?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, round object with a hole in the middle, used for arranging hair into a bun (= a style in which the hair is held together in a round shape at the back or on top of the head):",
        "examples": [
          "The video shows you how to make a bun using a doughnut.",
          "What can I use if I don't have a hair donut?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of driving a car so that either the front or back of the car spins around, producing a circular mark on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "pull a doughnut They were showing off, trying to pull doughnuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, circular cake, fried in hot fat, sometimes with a hole in the middle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "doughnuts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, circular cake, fried in hot fat, either with a hole in the middle or filled with jam:",
        "examples": [
          "jam doughnut May I have a jam doughnut, please?",
          "Can I have a doughnut with sprinkles?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, round object with a hole in the middle, used for arranging hair into a bun (= a style in which the hair is held together in a round shape at the back or on top of the head):",
        "examples": [
          "The video shows you how to make a bun using a doughnut.",
          "What can I use if I don't have a hair donut?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of driving a car so that either the front or back of the car spins around, producing a circular mark on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "pull a doughnut They were showing off, trying to pull doughnuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, circular cake, fried in hot fat, sometimes with a hole in the middle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "douglas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) that grows in cold countries and has leaves that are like needles, often grown for its wood:",
        "examples": [
          "They removed Douglas fir that eventually would have shaded out the young oaks.",
          "A Douglas fir takes 500 years to mature and 5 minutes to cut down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the wood of the Douglas fir tree:",
        "examples": [
          "Both buildings are built from vertical panels of native Douglas fir on top of local stone.",
          "The building materials are taken from the local environment, including Douglas fir and coast redwood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "douse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something or someone wet by throwing a lot of liquid over it or them:",
        "examples": [
          "douse someone/something in something We watched as demonstrators doused a car in petrol and set it alight.",
          "douse someone/something with something Members of the victorious team doused each other with champagne."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop a fire or light from burning or shining, especially by putting water on it or by covering it with something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw water or another liquid on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "To get rid of weeds, I douse them with plain white vinegar.",
          "fig. The room was doused in light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To douse something is also to end it, esp. to extinguish (= stop) a fire by putting water on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Efforts to douse the flames were hampered by high winds.",
          "Douse the lights (= turn off the lights)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dove": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a white or grey bird, often used as a symbol of peace",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in politics who prefers to solve problems using peaceful methods instead of force or violence",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bird with short legs, a large body, and a small head, often used as a symbol of peace",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of dive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes that the government should not take strong action in controlling inflation, the national budget, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Anti-inflation hawks at the central bank didn't want to change interest rates, but the doves favored a reduction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a town and important port on the southeast coast of England, in the county of Kent:",
        "examples": [
          "The hovercraft took 35 minutes to go from Dover to Calais.",
          "England's white cliffs of Dover are a famous outcropping of limestone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of the US state of Delaware:",
        "examples": [
          "Part of the reason for Delaware's oversupply of rooms is the eight hotels built in the Dover area.",
          "The Delaware Supreme Court overturned the Dover Planning Commission's rejection of a plan to build 96 apartments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "doves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a white or grey bird, often used as a symbol of peace",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in politics who prefers to solve problems using peaceful methods instead of force or violence",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bird with short legs, a large body, and a small head, often used as a symbol of peace",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of dive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes that the government should not take strong action in controlling inflation, the national budget, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Anti-inflation hawks at the central bank didn't want to change interest rates, but the doves favored a reduction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dowager": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman of high social rank whose husband is dead but who has a title and property because of her marriage to him:",
        "examples": [
          "a dowager queen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old woman who is, or behaves as if she is, of high social rank",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "downbeat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lacking in excitement or hope:",
        "examples": [
          "The actual signing of the treaty was a downbeat affair without any ceremony.",
          "downbeat about Analysts were downbeat about the company's prospects.",
          "I thought he'd be really excited, but he seemed kind of downbeat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Downbeat music is slow and often sounds sad:",
        "examples": [
          "The music of political protest does not have to be downbeat.",
          "I listen mostly to downbeat indie music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical beat that is stressed (= played more strongly or loudly), usually the first in a bar:",
        "examples": [
          "In this version, the drummer plays on the downbeat.",
          "In the chorus section, the downbeats on 1 and 3 in each bar are emphasized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quiet and without much excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "The actual signing of the contract was a downbeat affair without any ceremony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without much hope for the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite the surging share price, analysts were downbeat about the company's prospects."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "downer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an event or experience that makes you unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "You lost your job? That's a real downer!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug that makes you feel calmer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event or experience that makes you unhappy and lacking in hope, confidence, or energy:",
        "examples": [
          "Your car’s been stolen? That’s a real downer!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "downers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an event or experience that makes you unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "You lost your job? That's a real downer!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug that makes you feel calmer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event or experience that makes you unhappy and lacking in hope, confidence, or energy:",
        "examples": [
          "Your car’s been stolen? That’s a real downer!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "downfall": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(something that causes) the usually sudden destruction of a person, organization, or government and their loss of power, money, or health:",
        "examples": [
          "Rampant corruption brought about the downfall of the government.",
          "In the end, it was the continual drinking that was his downfall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes the destruction of a person, organization, or government and that causes a loss of power, money, or health:",
        "examples": [
          "In the end, ambition was his downfall."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "downfield": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in team sports, towards the end of the field where the defending team's goal is:",
        "examples": [
          "Lewis kicked the ball downfield to Neville who hit an unstoppable effort from 30 yards.",
          "It was a downfield kick from Cooper that led to the second Welsh try in the 35th minute."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "downhill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(moving) towards the bottom of a hill:",
        "examples": [
          "It's so much easier running downhill!",
          "The route is all downhill from here to the finishing line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a skiing race that goes down a hill:",
        "examples": [
          "It was only the second time that US male and female skiers had won downhills on the same day.",
          "The area is famous for its terrifying downhill course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a downward slope on a hill:",
        "examples": [
          "I knew that if I wanted to win, I had to get faster on the downhills.",
          "I had to ride the brakes on longer downhills to keep from building up excess speed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "toward or going toward the bottom of something or to a lower place:",
        "examples": [
          "a steep downhill path",
          "She let the bike coast downhill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something goes downhill, it becomes worse or worth less money:",
        "examples": [
          "The automobile industry started to go downhill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "toward a lower or worse position or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The company went downhill after being taken over by a second-rate firm which ran it into the ground.",
          "42% of people polled thought the economy was headed downhill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "downing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something or someone to fall to the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "We downed three enemy planes with our missiles.",
          "The ice storm has downed trees and power lines all over the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat or drink something quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd downed four beers before I'd finished one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone, especially in sport:",
        "examples": [
          "The Yankees downed the Red Sox 7–0."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "download": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to copy or move programs or information into a computer's memory, especially from the internet or a larger computer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program or information that has been or can be copied into a computer's memory:",
        "examples": [
          "a free download"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of copying programs or information into a computer's memory:",
        "examples": [
          "All of our products are available for download on our website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy programs or information to a computer, usually over the Internet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy or move programs or information into a computer's memory, especially from the internet or a larger computer, or to be moved in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "download a copy/file/document",
          "download sth from sth Software updates can be downloaded from the company's website.",
          "The file will only take a few seconds to download."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program or information that has been or can be copied into a computer's memory:",
        "examples": [
          "The upgrade will be available as a free download for registered customers.",
          "Subscribers get the magazine as a digital download."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of copying programs or information into a computer's memory:",
        "examples": [
          "All of our products will be available for download on our website."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "downloading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy or move programs or information into a computer's memory, especially from the internet or a larger computer",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "downloads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to copy or move programs or information into a computer's memory, especially from the internet or a larger computer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program or information that has been or can be copied into a computer's memory:",
        "examples": [
          "a free download"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of copying programs or information into a computer's memory:",
        "examples": [
          "All of our products are available for download on our website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy programs or information to a computer, usually over the Internet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy or move programs or information into a computer's memory, especially from the internet or a larger computer, or to be moved in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "download a copy/file/document",
          "download sth from sth Software updates can be downloaded from the company's website.",
          "The file will only take a few seconds to download."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program or information that has been or can be copied into a computer's memory:",
        "examples": [
          "The upgrade will be available as a free download for registered customers.",
          "Subscribers get the magazine as a digital download."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of copying programs or information into a computer's memory:",
        "examples": [
          "All of our products will be available for download on our website."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "downplay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something seem less important or less bad than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has been trying to downplay the crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something seem less important or not as bad as it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor is trying to downplay the crisis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "downpour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a lot of rain in a short time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of rain falling in a short time",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "downright": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of something bad) extremely or very great:",
        "examples": [
          "I think the way she was treated is a downright disgrace.",
          "She's being downright unhelpful and obstructive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you want to emphasize that something is or may be even worse than it seems at first:",
        "examples": [
          "The working conditions are unhealthy, if not downright (= and probably extremely) dangerous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "actually or completely:",
        "examples": [
          "Their working conditions were downright unhealthy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "downriver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "downs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "low hills covered in grass, especially used in the names of two such areas in southeast England:",
        "examples": [
          "the North Downs",
          "the South Downs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "downside": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disadvantage of a situation or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "downside of The downside of living here, of course, is that it is expensive.",
          "Unemployment, inflation, and greater inequality are often the downside of a market economy.",
          "The new version has many great features, but there are downsides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the negative part of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a great plan – the downside is that it’s going to cost a lot of money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disadvantage or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The only downside of working here is that it is so far from my home.",
          "The town's rapid growth does have a downside.",
          "We discussed all the potential downsides, but in the end she decided to go ahead."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "downsize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a company or organization smaller by reducing the number of people working for it, or to become smaller in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "to downsize your workforce/company",
          "The plight of the economy is forcing businesses to downsize."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move to a smaller home, usually because your home has become too large for you or as a way of saving money:",
        "examples": [
          "Should you downsize before property prices drop?",
          "downsize from something to something My wife and I want to downsize from a 6-bedroom home to a 2-bedroom home in a 55+ community.",
          "Many people downsize their homes at retirement age in order to free up cash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a company) to reduce the number of employees, usually as part of a larger change in the structure of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The company was forced to downsize in order to remain competitive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a company or organization smaller by reducing the number of people working for it:",
        "examples": [
          "The plight of the economy is forcing businesses to downsize.",
          "to downsize your workforce/company"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "downsizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the practice of making a company or an organization smaller by reducing the number of people working for it, or an occasion when this is done:",
        "examples": [
          "The company announced a worldwide downsizing of its operations.",
          "There have been reports of layoffs and downsizings.",
          "corporate downsizing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the practice of moving to a smaller home, usually because your home has become too large for you or as a way of saving money:",
        "examples": [
          "Downsizing can free up cash to pay debts and make life more affordable by cutting bills."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "downstairs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to or on a lower floor of a building, especially the ground floor:",
        "examples": [
          "I went downstairs to answer the phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on a lower floor of a building, especially the ground floor of a house:",
        "examples": [
          "a downstairs bathroom"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a building, especially a house, that is on the ground floor:",
        "examples": [
          "We finished painting upstairs yesterday, but the downstairs still needs some work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lower floor of a building, especially the ground floor:",
        "examples": [
          "We finished painting upstairs yesterday, but the downstairs still needs some work.",
          "The downstairs was a mess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on or to a lower floor of a building, esp. the ground floor, or down the stairs:",
        "examples": [
          "a downstairs bathroom",
          "I hear someone downstairs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "downstream": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the direction a river or stream is flowing:",
        "examples": [
          "The current carried her downstream.",
          "downstream of Higher concentrations of some chemicals were found in fish downstream of sewage-treatment plants.",
          "downstream from He saw something floating in the river about a mile downstream from his home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that happens later in a process or series of events:",
        "examples": [
          "downstream business He has expanded the glass manufacturing firm by purchasing downstream businesses such as a glass distribution company.",
          "All too often, we pay no attention to the downstream impact of our products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the oil and gas industry, relating to or happening at later stages in the process after oil or gas has been found and produced:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's strength traditionally lies in upstream activities - finding and developing oil and gas reserves - rather than in downstream business such as refining or marketing.",
          "The downstream oil industry includes refiners, tankers, and other service companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or towards a later point in a sequence (= a particular order) of genetic material:",
        "examples": [
          "Each of these genes regulates hundreds of downstream genes.",
          "downstream of Polymorphism appears downstream of the gene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the same direction as the current of a river is flowing:",
        "examples": [
          "The boat landing is about half a mile downstream from here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something happening later in a process or series of events:",
        "examples": [
          "He has expanded the glass manufacturing firm by purchasing downstream businesses such as a glass distribution company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "downtime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time during which a machine, especially a computer, is not working or is not able to be used",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "time when you relax and do not do very much:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a busy weekend so I'm planning to have some downtime tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time during which a machine, esp. a computer, is not working or is not able to be used",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Downtime for a person is a time when the person can relax:",
        "examples": [
          "I have three kids, so downtime is scarce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time during which a machine, especially a computer, is not working or is not able to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "Slow download times, inadequate security and website downtime can damage your business plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "time when a business does not operate, for example when machines break down or there is no work to do:",
        "examples": [
          "For plant workers who endured weeks of downtime last year, the rebound in the market is a big relief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "time when you relax and do not do very much, especially time when you are not at work:",
        "examples": [
          "He wanted to be able to spend his downtime on the beach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "downtown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in or to the central part of a city:",
        "examples": [
          "downtown Los Angeles",
          "a downtown address",
          "I work downtown, but I live in the suburbs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the central part of a city:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel is situated two miles north of downtown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or to the business or central part of a city:",
        "examples": [
          "downtown Los Angeles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or to the central part of a city:",
        "examples": [
          "downtown Los Angeles",
          "a downtown address",
          "Downtown business interests say that restoration would be too costly.",
          "I work downtown, but I live in the suburbs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "downtrodden": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "treated badly and unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "the downtrodden masses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not provided with opportunities because of having been treated unfairly by someone in authority",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "downward": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moving towards a lower position:",
        "examples": [
          "I was sinking into the deep snow on the downward slope.",
          "a downward trend"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mainly US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "toward a lower position, level, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The road slopes gently downward for a mile or two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "toward a lower position, level, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The stock market drifted steadily lower until late afternoon, when it suddenly spiralled downward.",
          "The exchange rate was adjusted downward by 3.7% in September."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "downwards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "towards a lower position:",
        "examples": [
          "The road slopes gently downwards for a mile or two.",
          "The water filters downwards through the rock for hundreds of metres.",
          "face downwards He was lying face downwards on the pavement.",
          "be revised downwards Casualty figures were revised downwards (= reduced) after the war had ended."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "downwind": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the direction in which the wind blows; with the wind behind:",
        "examples": [
          "The smoke drifted downwind.",
          "downwind of They live downwind of a pig farm and sometimes the smell is awful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the direction in which the wind is blowing:",
        "examples": [
          "We were downwind of the garbage dump and the smell was awful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dowry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in some societies, an amount of money or property that a woman's parents give to the man she marries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some societies, an amount of money or property that a woman’s parents give to the man she marries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "money or other assets in addition to the selling price that a company offers to another company it wants to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "The buyers added a dowry of $500 million to get the firm's board to agree to the takeover."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dozen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "twelve:",
        "examples": [
          "a dozen eggs",
          "This recipe makes three dozen cookies.",
          "dozens of informal I've spoken to him dozens of (= many) times, but I still don't know his name!",
          "by the dozen People line up by the dozen to speak to her in person after lectures.",
          "in their dozens UK Speculators are buying up village houses in their dozens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group or collection of twelve:",
        "examples": [
          "a dozen eggs",
          "I brought home a half dozen/half a dozen (= six) eggs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of twelve things:",
        "examples": [
          "Most people know only a few big-name insurers but there are about two dozen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large but not exact number:",
        "examples": [
          "She coordinates the work of dozens of employees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dozens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "twelve:",
        "examples": [
          "a dozen eggs",
          "This recipe makes three dozen cookies.",
          "dozens of informal I've spoken to him dozens of (= many) times, but I still don't know his name!",
          "by the dozen People line up by the dozen to speak to her in person after lectures.",
          "in their dozens UK Speculators are buying up village houses in their dozens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group or collection of twelve:",
        "examples": [
          "a dozen eggs",
          "I brought home a half dozen/half a dozen (= six) eggs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of twelve things:",
        "examples": [
          "Most people know only a few big-name insurers but there are about two dozen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large but not exact number:",
        "examples": [
          "She coordinates the work of dozens of employees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dozing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a short, light sleep from which you can easily wake up:",
        "examples": [
          "My cat likes dozing in front of the fire.",
          "A few people were dozing in the shade of the trees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drab": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "boring, especially in appearance; having little colour and excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "She walked through the city centre with its drab, grey buildings and felt depressed.",
          "I feel so drab in this grey uniform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "plain and not interesting, or not bright in appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "He found London disagreeable, with its thick fog, cold drizzle, and drab food."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "draft": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of text, a formal suggestion, or a drawing in its original state, often containing the main ideas and intentions but not the developed form:",
        "examples": [
          "rough draft This is only a rough draft - the finished article will have pictures too.",
          "first draft She asked me to check the first draft of her proposal.",
          "final draft I am now typing up the fourth and final draft of my essay.",
          "In early drafts, I write scenes that will disappear in the final version."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of ordering people by law to join the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "He avoided the draft because of a foot injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system by which sports teams in the US choose new young players at the beginning of each season:",
        "examples": [
          "the NBA draft",
          "draft pick He was a second-round draft pick by the Raiders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written order for money to be paid by a bank, especially to another bank:",
        "examples": [
          "bank draft Payment can be made in cash, by bank draft, or by bank transfer.",
          "banker's draft I arranged for some money to be sent from London to L.A. by banker's draft.",
          "To avoid the delay caused by sending a locally drawn cheque to Europe, banks can issue a draft in euros."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a current of unpleasantly cold air blowing through a room",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place behind a moving object where the air pressure is lower. It can be used by a following vehicle to save fuel and gain power:",
        "examples": [
          "He used the draft from the Honda to go to the inside and pass at turn one.",
          "The powerful draft that was created made all the cars in a race virtually equal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the depth of water needed for a boat to be able to float",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of storing and serving drinks from large containers, especially barrels:",
        "examples": [
          "on draft Is the lager on draft or is it bottled?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of drinks such as beer) stored in and served from large containers, especially barrels:",
        "examples": [
          "draft beer/lager/cider"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of animals) used for pulling heavy loads, vehicles, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a draft horse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write the first version of a document such as a letter, essay, or law, which may have details added, changed, or corrected later:",
        "examples": [
          "Draft a proposal for the project and we can discuss it at the meeting.",
          "She helped me draft a letter of complaint.",
          "He is drafting legislation to control internet sales to minors.",
          "The software can be used as a tool for drafting school papers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw the plans for a new building, structure, machine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They hired an architect to draft the plans for their new home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order people by law to join the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "be drafted into He was drafted into the army at 18.",
          "He was drafted at age 18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A draft plan, document, etc. is in its first form, including the main points but not all the details:",
        "examples": [
          "a draft plan/bill/proposal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of drinks such as beer) stored in and served from large containers, especially barrels:",
        "examples": [
          "draft beer/lager/cider"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of animals) used for pulling heavy loads, vehicles, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a draft horse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing or drawing that is done early in the development of a work to help prepare it in its final form:",
        "examples": [
          "The architects gave us their first draft of the design."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which people are ordered by law to become members of the armed forces, or the process by which players are chosen to play for professional (= paid) sports teams",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a current of cold air inside a room:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt a cold draft every time the door was opened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written order for money to be paid by a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "a bank draft"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write something, esp. at an early stage before it is in final form:",
        "examples": [
          "She drafted a letter to her lawyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order a person to become a member of the armed forces",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports, to draft is to choose someone, esp. someone in a college or university to become available as a player for a team that pays its players:",
        "examples": [
          "The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted him in the first round."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing such as a letter, report, or speech that may not be in its final form and may have changes made to it:",
        "examples": [
          "a rough/early/preliminary draft",
          "a first/second draft She asked me to check the first draft of her proposal.",
          "the final/latest draft",
          "write/produce/prepare a draft A draft of the constitution has been prepared for discussion.",
          "The original draft of the resolution was much more strongly worded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written order for money to be paid by a bank, especially to another bank:",
        "examples": [
          "When products are imported, they have to be paid for, often with a draft on the buyer's bank.",
          "The money should be transferred by draft rather than electronically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write something such as a letter, speech, or report in a form that may have changes made to it:",
        "examples": [
          "draft a proposal/plan/report",
          "draft a letter/speech",
          "draft a bill/law/constitution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a draft plan, document, etc. is not in its final form, and may have changes made to it:",
        "examples": [
          "a draft plan/bill/proposal",
          "draft legislation/regulations"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drafted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of text, a formal suggestion, or a drawing in its original state, often containing the main ideas and intentions but not the developed form:",
        "examples": [
          "rough draft This is only a rough draft - the finished article will have pictures too.",
          "first draft She asked me to check the first draft of her proposal.",
          "final draft I am now typing up the fourth and final draft of my essay.",
          "In early drafts, I write scenes that will disappear in the final version."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of ordering people by law to join the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "He avoided the draft because of a foot injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system by which sports teams in the US choose new young players at the beginning of each season:",
        "examples": [
          "the NBA draft",
          "draft pick He was a second-round draft pick by the Raiders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written order for money to be paid by a bank, especially to another bank:",
        "examples": [
          "bank draft Payment can be made in cash, by bank draft, or by bank transfer.",
          "banker's draft I arranged for some money to be sent from London to L.A. by banker's draft.",
          "To avoid the delay caused by sending a locally drawn cheque to Europe, banks can issue a draft in euros."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a current of unpleasantly cold air blowing through a room",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place behind a moving object where the air pressure is lower. It can be used by a following vehicle to save fuel and gain power:",
        "examples": [
          "He used the draft from the Honda to go to the inside and pass at turn one.",
          "The powerful draft that was created made all the cars in a race virtually equal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the depth of water needed for a boat to be able to float",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of storing and serving drinks from large containers, especially barrels:",
        "examples": [
          "on draft Is the lager on draft or is it bottled?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of drinks such as beer) stored in and served from large containers, especially barrels:",
        "examples": [
          "draft beer/lager/cider"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of animals) used for pulling heavy loads, vehicles, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a draft horse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write the first version of a document such as a letter, essay, or law, which may have details added, changed, or corrected later:",
        "examples": [
          "Draft a proposal for the project and we can discuss it at the meeting.",
          "She helped me draft a letter of complaint.",
          "He is drafting legislation to control internet sales to minors.",
          "The software can be used as a tool for drafting school papers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw the plans for a new building, structure, machine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They hired an architect to draft the plans for their new home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order people by law to join the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "be drafted into He was drafted into the army at 18.",
          "He was drafted at age 18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A draft plan, document, etc. is in its first form, including the main points but not all the details:",
        "examples": [
          "a draft plan/bill/proposal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of drinks such as beer) stored in and served from large containers, especially barrels:",
        "examples": [
          "draft beer/lager/cider"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of animals) used for pulling heavy loads, vehicles, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a draft horse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing or drawing that is done early in the development of a work to help prepare it in its final form:",
        "examples": [
          "The architects gave us their first draft of the design."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which people are ordered by law to become members of the armed forces, or the process by which players are chosen to play for professional (= paid) sports teams",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a current of cold air inside a room:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt a cold draft every time the door was opened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written order for money to be paid by a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "a bank draft"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write something, esp. at an early stage before it is in final form:",
        "examples": [
          "She drafted a letter to her lawyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order a person to become a member of the armed forces",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports, to draft is to choose someone, esp. someone in a college or university to become available as a player for a team that pays its players:",
        "examples": [
          "The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted him in the first round."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing such as a letter, report, or speech that may not be in its final form and may have changes made to it:",
        "examples": [
          "a rough/early/preliminary draft",
          "a first/second draft She asked me to check the first draft of her proposal.",
          "the final/latest draft",
          "write/produce/prepare a draft A draft of the constitution has been prepared for discussion.",
          "The original draft of the resolution was much more strongly worded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written order for money to be paid by a bank, especially to another bank:",
        "examples": [
          "When products are imported, they have to be paid for, often with a draft on the buyer's bank.",
          "The money should be transferred by draft rather than electronically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write something such as a letter, speech, or report in a form that may have changes made to it:",
        "examples": [
          "draft a proposal/plan/report",
          "draft a letter/speech",
          "draft a bill/law/constitution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a draft plan, document, etc. is not in its final form, and may have changes made to it:",
        "examples": [
          "a draft plan/bill/proposal",
          "draft legislation/regulations"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drafting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write the first version of a document such as a letter, essay, or law, which may have details added, changed, or corrected later:",
        "examples": [
          "Draft a proposal for the project and we can discuss it at the meeting.",
          "She helped me draft a letter of complaint.",
          "He is drafting legislation to control internet sales to minors.",
          "The software can be used as a tool for drafting school papers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw the plans for a new building, structure, machine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They hired an architect to draft the plans for their new home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order people by law to join the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "be drafted into He was drafted into the army at 18.",
          "He was drafted at age 18."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drafts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of text, a formal suggestion, or a drawing in its original state, often containing the main ideas and intentions but not the developed form:",
        "examples": [
          "rough draft This is only a rough draft - the finished article will have pictures too.",
          "first draft She asked me to check the first draft of her proposal.",
          "final draft I am now typing up the fourth and final draft of my essay.",
          "In early drafts, I write scenes that will disappear in the final version."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of ordering people by law to join the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "He avoided the draft because of a foot injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system by which sports teams in the US choose new young players at the beginning of each season:",
        "examples": [
          "the NBA draft",
          "draft pick He was a second-round draft pick by the Raiders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written order for money to be paid by a bank, especially to another bank:",
        "examples": [
          "bank draft Payment can be made in cash, by bank draft, or by bank transfer.",
          "banker's draft I arranged for some money to be sent from London to L.A. by banker's draft.",
          "To avoid the delay caused by sending a locally drawn cheque to Europe, banks can issue a draft in euros."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a current of unpleasantly cold air blowing through a room",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place behind a moving object where the air pressure is lower. It can be used by a following vehicle to save fuel and gain power:",
        "examples": [
          "He used the draft from the Honda to go to the inside and pass at turn one.",
          "The powerful draft that was created made all the cars in a race virtually equal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the depth of water needed for a boat to be able to float",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of storing and serving drinks from large containers, especially barrels:",
        "examples": [
          "on draft Is the lager on draft or is it bottled?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of drinks such as beer) stored in and served from large containers, especially barrels:",
        "examples": [
          "draft beer/lager/cider"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of animals) used for pulling heavy loads, vehicles, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a draft horse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write the first version of a document such as a letter, essay, or law, which may have details added, changed, or corrected later:",
        "examples": [
          "Draft a proposal for the project and we can discuss it at the meeting.",
          "She helped me draft a letter of complaint.",
          "He is drafting legislation to control internet sales to minors.",
          "The software can be used as a tool for drafting school papers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw the plans for a new building, structure, machine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They hired an architect to draft the plans for their new home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order people by law to join the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "be drafted into He was drafted into the army at 18.",
          "He was drafted at age 18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A draft plan, document, etc. is in its first form, including the main points but not all the details:",
        "examples": [
          "a draft plan/bill/proposal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of drinks such as beer) stored in and served from large containers, especially barrels:",
        "examples": [
          "draft beer/lager/cider"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of animals) used for pulling heavy loads, vehicles, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a draft horse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing or drawing that is done early in the development of a work to help prepare it in its final form:",
        "examples": [
          "The architects gave us their first draft of the design."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which people are ordered by law to become members of the armed forces, or the process by which players are chosen to play for professional (= paid) sports teams",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a current of cold air inside a room:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt a cold draft every time the door was opened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written order for money to be paid by a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "a bank draft"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write something, esp. at an early stage before it is in final form:",
        "examples": [
          "She drafted a letter to her lawyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order a person to become a member of the armed forces",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports, to draft is to choose someone, esp. someone in a college or university to become available as a player for a team that pays its players:",
        "examples": [
          "The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted him in the first round."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing such as a letter, report, or speech that may not be in its final form and may have changes made to it:",
        "examples": [
          "a rough/early/preliminary draft",
          "a first/second draft She asked me to check the first draft of her proposal.",
          "the final/latest draft",
          "write/produce/prepare a draft A draft of the constitution has been prepared for discussion.",
          "The original draft of the resolution was much more strongly worded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written order for money to be paid by a bank, especially to another bank:",
        "examples": [
          "When products are imported, they have to be paid for, often with a draft on the buyer's bank.",
          "The money should be transferred by draft rather than electronically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write something such as a letter, speech, or report in a form that may have changes made to it:",
        "examples": [
          "draft a proposal/plan/report",
          "draft a letter/speech",
          "draft a bill/law/constitution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a draft plan, document, etc. is not in its final form, and may have changes made to it:",
        "examples": [
          "a draft plan/bill/proposal",
          "draft legislation/regulations"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drafty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of currents of cold air",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move something by pulling it along a surface, usually the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "Pick the chair up instead of dragging it behind you!",
          "She dragged the canoe down to the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone go somewhere they do not want to go:",
        "examples": [
          "drag someone away She had to drag her kids away from the toys.",
          "drag yourself somewhere I really had to drag myself out of bed this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something on a computer screen using a mouse",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you drag a subject into a conversation, etc., you begin to talk about it even if it is not connected with what you are talking about:",
        "examples": [
          "drag something into something She's always dragging sex into the conversation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull nets or hooks (= curved wires) along the bottom of a river or lake in order to find something:",
        "examples": [
          "They found the man's body after dragging the canal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you drag and drop something on a computer screen, you move it from one area to another using the mouse:",
        "examples": [
          "Drag and drop files as required."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to hit the ball slowly and at an angle:",
        "examples": [
          "He dragged a bunt towards first base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something such as a film or performance drags, it seems to go slowly because it is boring:",
        "examples": [
          "The first half of the movie was interesting but the second half dragged.",
          "drag on The case has dragged on for years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not convenient and is boring or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "such a drag Filling in forms is such a drag!",
          "what a drag I've got to go to the dentist again - what a drag!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force that acts against the forward movement of something that is passing through a gas or a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Engineers are always looking for ways to minimize drag when they design new aircraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of taking in air through a cigarette:",
        "examples": [
          "drag on Taking a deep drag on his cigarette he closed his eyes and sighed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of dressing in clothes of a different gender and acting in an exaggerated way like a person of that gender, especially of a man wearing highly decorated women's clothes, wigs (= artificial hair), jewellery, make-up, etc. as a costume and performing for entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "So much of drag is about putting on a character.",
          "The show has been a pioneer in bringing drag culture to mainstream America.",
          "For some people, drag is about putting on a dress and looking pretty; for others, it's a tool for cultural critique."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes, wigs (= artificial hair), jewellery, make-up, etc. that are usually worn by a person of a different gender, especially highly decorated women's clothes that are worn as a costume by a man performing for entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "in drag a man in drag",
          "His social media pages show photos of himself both in and out of drag.",
          "wear drag At times she wore drag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make yourself go somewhere with effort, when you really do not want to:",
        "examples": [
          "I really had to drag myself out of bed this morning.",
          "She felt terrible, but she dragged herself into work.",
          "Can't you drag yourself away from the TV for half an hour and sit at the table?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make great efforts to get away from a bad place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "People admired the way he'd dragged himself out of the gutter and into a glittering new life.",
          "It took me a while to drag myself back from depression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something heavy by pulling it along the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] If the box is too heavy to lift, just drag it over here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. To drag someone away/out is to persuade someone to leave or do something when the person does not want to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I hate to drag you away from the party, but we really have to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you drag out an event, you cause it to continue for longer than is necessary or convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] They should make a decision now instead of dragging out the discussion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an event drags, it seems to happen very slowly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The play dragged in the second act."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that slows progress or development, or that makes success less likely:",
        "examples": [
          "Keeping a large staff is a drag on our income."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is unpleasant and boring:",
        "examples": [
          "Waiting in a doctor’s office is such a drag!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "women’s clothes worn by a man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become lower or less, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales have been dragging this month.",
          "Jewellery exports will be dragged by weak consumer confidence caused by world economic turmoil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a long time, or progress very slowly:",
        "examples": [
          "The planned one-hour session dragged into its third hour.",
          "Negotiations have dragged on longer than expected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something on a computer screen using the mouse:",
        "examples": [
          "Select the text you want to move and drag it where you want it to be.",
          "drag sth to/over/into etc. sth Click and hold on any button to drag it off the toolbar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something from one area of a computer screen to another using the mouse:",
        "examples": [
          "The software allows you to drag and drop elements for the page - images, text, etc. - anywhere you want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that slows down or limits development:",
        "examples": [
          "Ailing drug shares were another drag on the market.",
          "High energy prices will continue to be a drag on the economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dragged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dragging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dragnet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of actions taken by the police that are intended to catch criminals:",
        "examples": [
          "The police have widened their dragnet in their search for the killer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy net that is pulled along the bottom of a river or area of water when searching for something",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dragon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, frightening imaginary animal, often represented with wings, a long tail, and fire coming out of its mouth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various types of large lizard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insulting word for a person, especially a woman, who is considered frightening and unpleasant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, fierce, imaginary animal, usually represented with wings, a long tail, and fire coming out of its mouth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dragonfly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large insect with a long, thin, brightly coloured body and two pairs of transparent wings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flying insect with a long, thin body and two pairs of transparent wings",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dragons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, frightening imaginary animal, often represented with wings, a long tail, and fire coming out of its mouth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various types of large lizard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insulting word for a person, especially a woman, who is considered frightening and unpleasant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, fierce, imaginary animal, usually represented with wings, a long tail, and fire coming out of its mouth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drags": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move something by pulling it along a surface, usually the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "Pick the chair up instead of dragging it behind you!",
          "She dragged the canoe down to the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone go somewhere they do not want to go:",
        "examples": [
          "drag someone away She had to drag her kids away from the toys.",
          "drag yourself somewhere I really had to drag myself out of bed this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something on a computer screen using a mouse",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you drag a subject into a conversation, etc., you begin to talk about it even if it is not connected with what you are talking about:",
        "examples": [
          "drag something into something She's always dragging sex into the conversation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull nets or hooks (= curved wires) along the bottom of a river or lake in order to find something:",
        "examples": [
          "They found the man's body after dragging the canal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you drag and drop something on a computer screen, you move it from one area to another using the mouse:",
        "examples": [
          "Drag and drop files as required."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to hit the ball slowly and at an angle:",
        "examples": [
          "He dragged a bunt towards first base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something such as a film or performance drags, it seems to go slowly because it is boring:",
        "examples": [
          "The first half of the movie was interesting but the second half dragged.",
          "drag on The case has dragged on for years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not convenient and is boring or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "such a drag Filling in forms is such a drag!",
          "what a drag I've got to go to the dentist again - what a drag!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force that acts against the forward movement of something that is passing through a gas or a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Engineers are always looking for ways to minimize drag when they design new aircraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of taking in air through a cigarette:",
        "examples": [
          "drag on Taking a deep drag on his cigarette he closed his eyes and sighed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of dressing in clothes of a different gender and acting in an exaggerated way like a person of that gender, especially of a man wearing highly decorated women's clothes, wigs (= artificial hair), jewellery, make-up, etc. as a costume and performing for entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "So much of drag is about putting on a character.",
          "The show has been a pioneer in bringing drag culture to mainstream America.",
          "For some people, drag is about putting on a dress and looking pretty; for others, it's a tool for cultural critique."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes, wigs (= artificial hair), jewellery, make-up, etc. that are usually worn by a person of a different gender, especially highly decorated women's clothes that are worn as a costume by a man performing for entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "in drag a man in drag",
          "His social media pages show photos of himself both in and out of drag.",
          "wear drag At times she wore drag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make yourself go somewhere with effort, when you really do not want to:",
        "examples": [
          "I really had to drag myself out of bed this morning.",
          "She felt terrible, but she dragged herself into work.",
          "Can't you drag yourself away from the TV for half an hour and sit at the table?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make great efforts to get away from a bad place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "People admired the way he'd dragged himself out of the gutter and into a glittering new life.",
          "It took me a while to drag myself back from depression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something heavy by pulling it along the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] If the box is too heavy to lift, just drag it over here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. To drag someone away/out is to persuade someone to leave or do something when the person does not want to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I hate to drag you away from the party, but we really have to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you drag out an event, you cause it to continue for longer than is necessary or convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] They should make a decision now instead of dragging out the discussion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an event drags, it seems to happen very slowly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The play dragged in the second act."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that slows progress or development, or that makes success less likely:",
        "examples": [
          "Keeping a large staff is a drag on our income."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is unpleasant and boring:",
        "examples": [
          "Waiting in a doctor’s office is such a drag!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "women’s clothes worn by a man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become lower or less, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales have been dragging this month.",
          "Jewellery exports will be dragged by weak consumer confidence caused by world economic turmoil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a long time, or progress very slowly:",
        "examples": [
          "The planned one-hour session dragged into its third hour.",
          "Negotiations have dragged on longer than expected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something on a computer screen using the mouse:",
        "examples": [
          "Select the text you want to move and drag it where you want it to be.",
          "drag sth to/over/into etc. sth Click and hold on any button to drag it off the toolbar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something from one area of a computer screen to another using the mouse:",
        "examples": [
          "The software allows you to drag and drop elements for the page - images, text, etc. - anywhere you want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that slows down or limits development:",
        "examples": [
          "Ailing drug shares were another drag on the market.",
          "High energy prices will continue to be a drag on the economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you drain something, you remove the liquid from it, usually by pouring it away or allowing it to flow away, and if something drains, liquid flows away or out of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Drain the pasta thoroughly.",
          "We drained the pond and filled it with fresh water.",
          "drain something off Drain off any liquid that is left in the rice.",
          "Don't bother drying the pans - just leave them to drain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you drain a glass or cup, you drink all the liquid in it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone very tired:",
        "examples": [
          "The long journey completely drained me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce or cause something to reduce:",
        "examples": [
          "The long war had drained the resources of both countries.",
          "drain someone/something of something War drains a nation of its youth and its wealth (= uses them until they are gone)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the blood/colour drains from your face, or if your face drains (of blood/colour), you turn very pale, often because you are shocked or ill:",
        "examples": [
          "drain from someone’s face The colour drained from his face when they told him the results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pipe or channel that is used to carry away waste matter and water from a building, or an opening in the road that rain water can flow down:",
        "examples": [
          "I think the kitchen drain is blocked.",
          "She accidentally dropped her ring down a drain in the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of pipes, openings in the ground, or other devices that are used for carrying away waste matter and water:",
        "examples": [
          "There was an unpleasant smell coming from the drains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole in a bath, sink, etc. through which water flows away and into which you can put a plug",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes you feel very tired:",
        "examples": [
          "drain on I think taking care of her elderly mother is a big drain on her energy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that uses more of your energy, money, or time than you want to give:",
        "examples": [
          "drain on Having a big mortgage is a real drain on your earnings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow or cause liquid to flow away from something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Wash the lettuce in the sink and let it drain.",
          "[ T ] Drain the lettuce and then pat it dry with paper towels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something drains you, it makes you very tired:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] It drains you to work with a class of 20 four-year-olds, let me tell you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pipe or channel that carries away waste water or other liquids:",
        "examples": [
          "She spilled some sugar in the sink and washed it down the drain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is a drain on you takes away a lot of your energy and makes you tired:",
        "examples": [
          "Taking care of his sick mother was quite a drain on him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is a drain on your money or something else, it uses a lot of it or makes it weaker:",
        "examples": [
          "Having two mortgages was a tremendous drain on their resources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that uses too much of your energy, money, or time:",
        "examples": [
          "Having a big mortgage is a real drain on your earnings.",
          "Unexpected repairs to the building have been a huge drain on our financial resources.",
          "The company's pension liability has become a cash drain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely wasted or spoiled:",
        "examples": [
          "When the project was scrapped, all our efforts went down the drain.",
          "People feel that renting property is money down the drain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce or remove a large amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "drain sth from sth The government is enforcing a deal that allows it to drain billions from miners' pension schemes.",
          "drain reserves/resources They took on work that was not profitable, draining cash resources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disappear gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "How can we make sure business does not drain out of the country?",
          "The riches lured in too much competition and profits are now beginning to drain away."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drainage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the system of water or waste liquids flowing away from somewhere into the ground or down pipes:",
        "examples": [
          "drainage channels/ditches/systems"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability of soil to allow water to flow away:",
        "examples": [
          "These plants need a sunny spot with good drainage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which water or other liquids flow away into pipes or into the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The swamp has poor drainage throughout."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very tired:",
        "examples": [
          "You look completely drained - why don't you go to bed?",
          "emotionally drained It was one of those movies that leaves you emotionally drained."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "draining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel very tired:",
        "examples": [
          "Reliving painful experiences can be emotionally draining.",
          "Operating the heavy machinery is draining work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing you to lose most of your energy; very tiring:",
        "examples": [
          "He found the funeral service emotionally draining."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the system of pipes, openings in the ground, or other devices that are used for carrying away waste matter and water:",
        "examples": [
          "There was an unpleasant smell coming from the drains.",
          "We need someone to come and unblock the drains.",
          "Blocked drains can cause flooding.",
          "Water had risen up through the drains in the floor.",
          "The idea is that water soaks into the ground rather than flowing directly into stormwater drains.",
          "They're clearing the clogged drains."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a male duck (= water bird)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drama": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of film or TV programme that tells an exciting and generally serious story, as opposed to one that is mainly intended to be funny or entertaining:",
        "examples": [
          "She stars in a new 12-part drama about a woman recently released from prison.",
          "Who are your favourite TV couples in comedy and drama?",
          "drama series The book was adapted into a BBC drama series.",
          "crime drama The show is essentially a crime drama with a strange twist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a play written for the theatre, for a film, for television, or for radio:",
        "examples": [
          "The interview was later turned into a West End drama.",
          "This week we will begin broadcasting a new drama by Patricia Wells.",
          "a historical drama"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "plays and acting generally:",
        "examples": [
          "She studied English and drama at college.",
          "drama critic He's the drama critic for the Times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event or situation, especially an unexpected one, in which there is worry or excitement and usually a lot of action:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a little drama last night when the oil in the pan caught fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the excitement and energy that is created by a lot of action and arguments:",
        "examples": [
          "As a lawyer, he enjoyed the drama of the courtroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a play, esp. a serious one, written to be performed by actors, the writing of plays, or the art of showing plays:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She’s been in several television dramas.",
          "[ U ] Arthur Miller, a master of drama, wrote “Death of a Salesman.”"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excitement and strong interest produced by an unexpected or surprising event or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Watching on television was not the same as experiencing the drama of the event in person."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dramas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of film or TV programme that tells an exciting and generally serious story, as opposed to one that is mainly intended to be funny or entertaining:",
        "examples": [
          "She stars in a new 12-part drama about a woman recently released from prison.",
          "Who are your favourite TV couples in comedy and drama?",
          "drama series The book was adapted into a BBC drama series.",
          "crime drama The show is essentially a crime drama with a strange twist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a play written for the theatre, for a film, for television, or for radio:",
        "examples": [
          "The interview was later turned into a West End drama.",
          "This week we will begin broadcasting a new drama by Patricia Wells.",
          "a historical drama"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "plays and acting generally:",
        "examples": [
          "She studied English and drama at college.",
          "drama critic He's the drama critic for the Times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event or situation, especially an unexpected one, in which there is worry or excitement and usually a lot of action:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a little drama last night when the oil in the pan caught fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the excitement and energy that is created by a lot of action and arguments:",
        "examples": [
          "As a lawyer, he enjoyed the drama of the courtroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a play, esp. a serious one, written to be performed by actors, the writing of plays, or the art of showing plays:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She’s been in several television dramas.",
          "[ U ] Arthur Miller, a master of drama, wrote “Death of a Salesman.”"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excitement and strong interest produced by an unexpected or surprising event or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Watching on television was not the same as experiencing the drama of the event in person."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dramatic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very sudden or noticeable, or full of action and excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "a dramatic change/improvement",
          "We watched scenes of the dramatic rescue on the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "talking or behaving in a way that makes something seem much worse, more serious, more frightening, etc. than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'll never find another job!\" \"Don't be so dramatic! Of course you will!\"",
          "It may sound dramatic, but I felt like my life was over.",
          "She burst into dramatic floods of tears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to plays and acting:",
        "examples": [
          "She bought me the complete dramatic works (= texts to be performed) of Brecht for my birthday.",
          "the American Academy of Dramatic Arts",
          "the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to plays and acting:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s as good in comedies as he is in dramatic roles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an event or situation) producing excitement and strong interest because unexpected, surprising, or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "In a dramatic rescue, 10 crewmen were lifted to a helicopter just minutes before their ship sank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dramatic also means sudden and showing a big change:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a dramatic reduction in crime in New York City."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dramatically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suddenly or obviously:",
        "examples": [
          "Your life changes dramatically when you have a baby to take care of."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(as if) acting in a play:",
        "examples": [
          "She swept her hair back dramatically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a very sudden or noticeable way:",
        "examples": [
          "My life has changed dramatically."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dramatics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaviour in which someone expresses or tries to create stronger emotion than is necessary or than they really feel:",
        "examples": [
          "She just gets on with the job without the need for dramatics or personal attention.",
          "Can we please stop the dramatics and calm down?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of acting in and producing plays:",
        "examples": [
          "The school set up a course in public speaking and dramatics.",
          "By the age of 6 she was studying singing, dancing, and dramatics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drank": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of drink",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of drink",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drape": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put something such as cloth or a piece of clothing loosely over something:",
        "examples": [
          "He draped his jacket over the back of the chair and sat down to eat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be loosely covered with a cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "The coffins were all draped with the national flag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which cloth folds or hangs as it covers something:",
        "examples": [
          "She liked the heavy drape of velvet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "heavy curtains made with thick cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "These drapes will need to be professionally cleaned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hang or cover with something loosely and often in a decorative way:",
        "examples": [
          "She draped a warm scarf around her shoulders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "draped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put something such as cloth or a piece of clothing loosely over something:",
        "examples": [
          "He draped his jacket over the back of the chair and sat down to eat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be loosely covered with a cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "The coffins were all draped with the national flag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which cloth folds or hangs as it covers something:",
        "examples": [
          "She liked the heavy drape of velvet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "heavy curtains made with thick cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "These drapes will need to be professionally cleaned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hang or cover with something loosely and often in a decorative way:",
        "examples": [
          "She draped a warm scarf around her shoulders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "draper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who, in the past, owned a shop selling cloth, curtains, etc.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drapes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "heavy curtains made with thick cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "These drapes will need to be professionally cleaned.",
          "The drapes reek of cigarette smoke.",
          "Could you open the drapes?",
          "We'll have to replace the drapes.",
          "Thick, green drapes block out the light.",
          "We keep the drapes closed during the day.",
          "I don't like the draperies in the bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "curtains of thick cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve ordered new drapes for the living room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drastic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of actions) severe and sudden or having very noticeable effects:",
        "examples": [
          "drastic measures",
          "Many employees have had to take drastic cuts in pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a change) severe and sudden; extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "In the desert there’s a drastic change in temperature from day to night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "severe and sudden, or having very noticeable effects:",
        "examples": [
          "He is not under pressure from his own electorate to do anything drastic.",
          "a drastic decline/drop/reduction in sth",
          "take drastic action/measures/steps The company is taking drastic action to reduce its debt by $14.3 billion.",
          "drastic changes/cuts in sth"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drastically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is severe and sudden or has very noticeable effects:",
        "examples": [
          "Their budget has been drastically reduced.",
          "Our communication environment has changed drastically in the last 10 years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "draught": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a current of unpleasantly cold air blowing through a room",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the depth of water needed for a boat to be able to float:",
        "examples": [
          "A punt has a shallow draught."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of storing and serving drinks from large containers, especially barrels:",
        "examples": [
          "on draught Is the lager on draught or is it bottled?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game for two people, each with twelve circular pieces that they move on a board with black and white squares:",
        "examples": [
          "I play draughts but I don't play chess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of drinks such as beer) stored in and served from large containers, especially barrels:",
        "examples": [
          "draught beer/lager/cider"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of animals) used for pulling heavy loads, vehicles, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a draught horse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "draft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance between the bottom of a ship and the level of the water when the ship is floating",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "draw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a picture of something or someone with a pencil or pen:",
        "examples": [
          "Jonathan can draw very well.",
          "The children drew pictures of their families.",
          "Draw a line at the bottom of the page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract attention or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "He's an excellent speaker who always draws a crowd.",
          "draw someone’s attention to something Could I draw your attention to item number three on the agenda?",
          "draw attention UK Does he wear those ridiculous clothes to draw attention to himself?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract someone's attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Her eyes were immediately drawn to the tall blond man standing at the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or show a comparison between things:",
        "examples": [
          "draw a comparison You can't really draw a comparison between the two cases - they're completely different.",
          "draw a distinction It's sometimes very difficult to draw a clear distinction between the meanings of different words."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider the facts of a situation and make a decision about what is true, correct, likely to happen, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd seen them together so often, I drew the logical conclusion that they were husband and wife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a particular direction, especially in a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "draw in She arrived on the platform just as the train was drawing in.",
          "draw into The train slowly drew into the station.",
          "draw alongside As we drew alongside (= reached) the black car, I suddenly recognized my ex-boyfriend at the wheel.",
          "draw level with UK As I drew level with (= reached) the car I saw that the front door was wide open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become nearer in space or time:",
        "examples": [
          "As Christmas draws nearer, the big stores start to get unbearably crowded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually finish:",
        "examples": [
          "As the evening drew to a close, people started reaching for their coats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something draws a reaction, people react in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "draw a response Her speech last night in the Senate drew an angry response.",
          "draw something from someone/something The spectacle drew gasps from the audience.",
          "His declaration drew loud applause."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull or direct something in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "She drew her coat tightly around her shoulders.",
          "draw someone aside The crowd watched as the referee drew the player aside and spoke to him.",
          "draw someone to one side A couple of days later, Poppy drew Kit to one side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull curtains so that they are either together or apart:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you draw the curtains, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose a number, card, etc. from several numbers, cards, etc. without first seeing it, in a competition or a game:",
        "examples": [
          "I was dealt two aces, and I drew a third."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something out of a container or your pocket, especially a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "draw a knife Suddenly he drew a knife and held it to my throat.",
          "draw a gun He was fatally shot when he drew a gun on officers after a foot chase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a substance, especially blood, to come out of a body:",
        "examples": [
          "draw blood He bit me so hard that it drew blood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get a feeling, idea, etc. from something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "draw something from something She drew comfort from the fact that he died peacefully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take air or smoke into your lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "draw a breath She drew a deep breath and plunged into the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish a game with the same number of points as the other person or team:",
        "examples": [
          "draw with Coventry drew 1–1 with United in the semifinal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get money from a bank, account, etc. so that you can use it:",
        "examples": [
          "draw money out I drew some money out of my account to pay for our trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive money regularly, especially as an employee or from the government:",
        "examples": [
          "draw a pension He's been drawing a pension for ten years.",
          "draw benefits The system will come under increasing pressure as millions of baby boomers retire and start drawing benefits.",
          "draw Social Security US My mother has just started drawing Social Security."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that a lot of people are interested in:",
        "examples": [
          "big draw We need someone at the event who'll be a big draw and attract the paying public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which each team in a game has equal points and neither side wins:",
        "examples": [
          "The result was a draw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competition that is decided by choosing a particular ticket or number by chance, or the action or event of choosing a particular ticket or number in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Tickets for the draw clearly stated that under-18s were not eligible.",
          "We will enter your numbers in a draw and let you know if you win a prize.",
          "We all tuned in to watch the draw live on TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of deciding who will play against whom in a competition by choosing numbers by chance:",
        "examples": [
          "The draw for the first round will take place on Monday night.",
          "favourable draw They could reach the final if they get a favourable draw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of inhaling (= taking into your lungs) smoke from a cigarette, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "draw on After a long pause and a draw on her cigarette, she answered.",
          "take a draw He lit a cigarette and took a deep draw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of pulling out a gun so you are ready to use it:",
        "examples": [
          "Her father bought her a gun and holster and taught her a fast draw.",
          "In the film he plays an angry young gunslinger who rides into town to test his draw against an ageing sheriff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a picture of something or someone with a pencil, pen, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The child drew a picture of a dog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "As we drew near, a dog started to bark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull or direct something or someone in a particular direction, or attract someone toward a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The Grand Canyon draws millions of tourists each year.",
          "[ T ] I would like to thank Professor Reynolds for drawing my attention to this article."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To draw is also to pull together or close something covering a window, so that no one can see you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She drew the blinds and sat down to read."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To draw is also to suck in:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He sharply drew in his breath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something:",
        "examples": [
          "It was my turn to draw a card."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide on something as a result of thinking about it:",
        "examples": [
          "We can draw some conclusions about the causes of this disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a reaction from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The criticism drew an angry response from the mayor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that attracts a lot of interest, esp. of paying customers:",
        "examples": [
          "Every team needs a superstar who will be a big draw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in sports and games) a situation in which each side or team has equal points or is in an equal position and neither side wins:",
        "examples": [
          "The hockey game ended in a draw, 2 to 2."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get money from a bank or an account so that you can use it:",
        "examples": [
          "draw money/cash from sth Customers will be charged each time they draw cash from the cash dispensers.",
          "The company is now able to draw money from the £10m loan it has negotiated with Royal Bank of Scotland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive money regularly, especially as an employee or from the government:",
        "examples": [
          "The chief executive drew £1million last year in salary and bonuses.",
          "draw a salary/pension"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write out a cheque and receive money for it:",
        "examples": [
          "draw a cheque on an account/a bank Consumers nowadays routinely pay for goods not with cash or cheques drawn on their bank accounts but with credit cards.",
          "US Dollar cheques can be accepted if they are drawn on a bank with clearing facilities in the UK."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a bill of exchange (= document used in trade that orders payment for goods or services):",
        "examples": [
          "draw a bill of exchange on sb Bills of exchange are drawn on buyers and accepted when the seller hands over the bill of lading covering the goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that attracts a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "With an ice rink and indoor turf field, the complex has been popular and a draw for out-of-town visitors.",
          "a big/huge draw As in China, the big draw is India's massive and lucrative domestic market potential."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of using some of the supply of something, especially oil or gas, or the amount that is used:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil prices continued to rise yesterday amid fears that figures from America will show another big draw on stocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that uses up part of a supply of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The training program is a draw on all our resources."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drawback": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disadvantage or the negative part of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "drawback of One of the drawbacks of living with someone is having to share a bathroom.",
          "There were a few drawbacks, but they were easy to fix.",
          "The benefits of this approach may not be worth the drawbacks.",
          "It's a fantastic system — perhaps the only drawback is the price.",
          "I highly recommend this book despite these minor drawbacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disadvantage or problem; the negative part of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the drawbacks of working for a big company is that you have to follow a lot of rules."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disadvantage, or the negative part of a situation, product, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A drawback for some savers is that the bond has a minimum investment of £10,000.",
          "a big/main/major drawback The design of the computer has one big drawback: a noisy built-in fan.",
          "Every strategic choice has its benefits and drawbacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drawbridge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bridge that can be raised or brought down in order to protect a castle from attack or to allow big boats to go under it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drawer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a box-shaped container, without a top, that is part of a piece of furniture. It slides in and out to open and close and is used for keeping things in:",
        "examples": [
          "in a drawer I keep my socks in the bottom drawer.",
          "Which drawer are the tea towels in?",
          "He rummaged through his desk drawer trying to find a pen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "underwear covering the area between the waist and the tops of the legs :",
        "examples": [
          "I saw a pair of drawers on the bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wide but not very deep container, open at the top, that is part of a piece of furniture and that a person can pull partly out from its front to put things in and then push back to make it even with the front of the furniture:",
        "examples": [
          "I keep my socks in the bottom drawer of my dresser."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who writes a cheque telling their bank to pay an amount of money to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Where a cheque was dishonoured, the payee had an immediate right of recourse against the drawer of the cheque."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who writes a bill of exchange telling someone to pay an amount of money at a stated time:",
        "examples": [
          "You must state the name of the drawer of the bill - the exporter - followed by the amount in words specifying clearly the currency of the bill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drawers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "underwear covering the area between the waist and the tops of the legs :",
        "examples": [
          "I saw a pair of drawers on the bed.",
          "Don't run around in your drawers! Put some clothes on!",
          "The man had on a shirt and a pair of drawers.",
          "Whose drawers are these, might I ask?",
          "Have you packed your drawers?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drawing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a picture with a pencil or pen, or a picture made in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Rosie loves drawing.",
          "drawing of She gave me a beautiful drawing of a horse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the art or process of making pictures with a pencil, pen, etc., or a picture made in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a beautiful drawing of flowers",
          "[ U ] I plan to take a course in drawing next semester."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drawings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a picture with a pencil or pen, or a picture made in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Rosie loves drawing.",
          "drawing of She gave me a beautiful drawing of a horse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the art or process of making pictures with a pencil, pen, etc., or a picture made in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a beautiful drawing of flowers",
          "[ U ] I plan to take a course in drawing next semester."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drawl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a slow way of speaking in which the vowel sounds are made longer and words are not separated clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "a southern/Texan/mid-Atlantic drawl"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak in a slow way in which the vowel sounds are made longer and words are not separated clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"Hey, what's the rush? Slow down, baby!\" he drawled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of speaking esp. in the southern US in which some vowel sounds are made longer and which therefore seems slower than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "He had bright blue eyes and a beautiful southern drawl."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drawn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of draw",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(usually of the face) very tired and showing suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked pale and drawn after her ordeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of draw",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(usually of the face) appearing tired and anxious or worried:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s not as sick as he was, but he still looks thin and drawn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "draws": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a picture of something or someone with a pencil or pen:",
        "examples": [
          "Jonathan can draw very well.",
          "The children drew pictures of their families.",
          "Draw a line at the bottom of the page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract attention or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "He's an excellent speaker who always draws a crowd.",
          "draw someone’s attention to something Could I draw your attention to item number three on the agenda?",
          "draw attention UK Does he wear those ridiculous clothes to draw attention to himself?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract someone's attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Her eyes were immediately drawn to the tall blond man standing at the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or show a comparison between things:",
        "examples": [
          "draw a comparison You can't really draw a comparison between the two cases - they're completely different.",
          "draw a distinction It's sometimes very difficult to draw a clear distinction between the meanings of different words."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider the facts of a situation and make a decision about what is true, correct, likely to happen, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd seen them together so often, I drew the logical conclusion that they were husband and wife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a particular direction, especially in a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "draw in She arrived on the platform just as the train was drawing in.",
          "draw into The train slowly drew into the station.",
          "draw alongside As we drew alongside (= reached) the black car, I suddenly recognized my ex-boyfriend at the wheel.",
          "draw level with UK As I drew level with (= reached) the car I saw that the front door was wide open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become nearer in space or time:",
        "examples": [
          "As Christmas draws nearer, the big stores start to get unbearably crowded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually finish:",
        "examples": [
          "As the evening drew to a close, people started reaching for their coats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something draws a reaction, people react in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "draw a response Her speech last night in the Senate drew an angry response.",
          "draw something from someone/something The spectacle drew gasps from the audience.",
          "His declaration drew loud applause."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull or direct something in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "She drew her coat tightly around her shoulders.",
          "draw someone aside The crowd watched as the referee drew the player aside and spoke to him.",
          "draw someone to one side A couple of days later, Poppy drew Kit to one side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull curtains so that they are either together or apart:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you draw the curtains, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose a number, card, etc. from several numbers, cards, etc. without first seeing it, in a competition or a game:",
        "examples": [
          "I was dealt two aces, and I drew a third."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something out of a container or your pocket, especially a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "draw a knife Suddenly he drew a knife and held it to my throat.",
          "draw a gun He was fatally shot when he drew a gun on officers after a foot chase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a substance, especially blood, to come out of a body:",
        "examples": [
          "draw blood He bit me so hard that it drew blood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get a feeling, idea, etc. from something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "draw something from something She drew comfort from the fact that he died peacefully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take air or smoke into your lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "draw a breath She drew a deep breath and plunged into the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish a game with the same number of points as the other person or team:",
        "examples": [
          "draw with Coventry drew 1–1 with United in the semifinal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get money from a bank, account, etc. so that you can use it:",
        "examples": [
          "draw money out I drew some money out of my account to pay for our trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive money regularly, especially as an employee or from the government:",
        "examples": [
          "draw a pension He's been drawing a pension for ten years.",
          "draw benefits The system will come under increasing pressure as millions of baby boomers retire and start drawing benefits.",
          "draw Social Security US My mother has just started drawing Social Security."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that a lot of people are interested in:",
        "examples": [
          "big draw We need someone at the event who'll be a big draw and attract the paying public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which each team in a game has equal points and neither side wins:",
        "examples": [
          "The result was a draw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competition that is decided by choosing a particular ticket or number by chance, or the action or event of choosing a particular ticket or number in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Tickets for the draw clearly stated that under-18s were not eligible.",
          "We will enter your numbers in a draw and let you know if you win a prize.",
          "We all tuned in to watch the draw live on TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of deciding who will play against whom in a competition by choosing numbers by chance:",
        "examples": [
          "The draw for the first round will take place on Monday night.",
          "favourable draw They could reach the final if they get a favourable draw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of inhaling (= taking into your lungs) smoke from a cigarette, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "draw on After a long pause and a draw on her cigarette, she answered.",
          "take a draw He lit a cigarette and took a deep draw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of pulling out a gun so you are ready to use it:",
        "examples": [
          "Her father bought her a gun and holster and taught her a fast draw.",
          "In the film he plays an angry young gunslinger who rides into town to test his draw against an ageing sheriff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a picture of something or someone with a pencil, pen, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The child drew a picture of a dog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "As we drew near, a dog started to bark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull or direct something or someone in a particular direction, or attract someone toward a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The Grand Canyon draws millions of tourists each year.",
          "[ T ] I would like to thank Professor Reynolds for drawing my attention to this article."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To draw is also to pull together or close something covering a window, so that no one can see you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She drew the blinds and sat down to read."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To draw is also to suck in:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He sharply drew in his breath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something:",
        "examples": [
          "It was my turn to draw a card."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide on something as a result of thinking about it:",
        "examples": [
          "We can draw some conclusions about the causes of this disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a reaction from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The criticism drew an angry response from the mayor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that attracts a lot of interest, esp. of paying customers:",
        "examples": [
          "Every team needs a superstar who will be a big draw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in sports and games) a situation in which each side or team has equal points or is in an equal position and neither side wins:",
        "examples": [
          "The hockey game ended in a draw, 2 to 2."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get money from a bank or an account so that you can use it:",
        "examples": [
          "draw money/cash from sth Customers will be charged each time they draw cash from the cash dispensers.",
          "The company is now able to draw money from the £10m loan it has negotiated with Royal Bank of Scotland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive money regularly, especially as an employee or from the government:",
        "examples": [
          "The chief executive drew £1million last year in salary and bonuses.",
          "draw a salary/pension"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write out a cheque and receive money for it:",
        "examples": [
          "draw a cheque on an account/a bank Consumers nowadays routinely pay for goods not with cash or cheques drawn on their bank accounts but with credit cards.",
          "US Dollar cheques can be accepted if they are drawn on a bank with clearing facilities in the UK."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a bill of exchange (= document used in trade that orders payment for goods or services):",
        "examples": [
          "draw a bill of exchange on sb Bills of exchange are drawn on buyers and accepted when the seller hands over the bill of lading covering the goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that attracts a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "With an ice rink and indoor turf field, the complex has been popular and a draw for out-of-town visitors.",
          "a big/huge draw As in China, the big draw is India's massive and lucrative domestic market potential."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of using some of the supply of something, especially oil or gas, or the amount that is used:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil prices continued to rise yesterday amid fears that figures from America will show another big draw on stocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that uses up part of a supply of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The training program is a draw on all our resources."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dread": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "He's dreading the exam - he's sure he's going to fail.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I'm dreading having to meet his parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you do not want to think about something because it is too worrying:",
        "examples": [
          "I dread to think what would happen if he was left to cope on his own."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of fear or worry:",
        "examples": [
          "fill someone with dread The prospect of working full-time fills me with dread.",
          "A feeling of dread crept over me as I approached the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be worried that something will happen that you really do not want to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "I live in dread of bumping into her in the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "They wore their hair in dreads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing fear or worry:",
        "examples": [
          "The dread spectre of civil war looms over the country.",
          "Every business person fears the dread moment when the laptop fails as they stand up to give a presentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something that you do not like or want:",
        "examples": [
          "Conversation returned to that dread word, fashion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme fear or anxiety about something that is going to happen or might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "a dread of drowning"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dreaded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing fear or worry:",
        "examples": [
          "As dawn breaks, another patrol heads out looking for the dreaded roadside bombs.",
          "Her husband came down with the dreaded polio in 1922."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something that you do not like or want:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s time to fill out the dreaded tax forms.",
          "I need to check all the dreaded paperwork."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dreadful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing fear, shock, or suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "The news report was so dreadful that I just had to switch it off.",
          "the dreadful sufferings of the people during this war"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of very low quality or very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The food was bad and the service was dreadful.",
          "They played some dreadful music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize the great degree of something:",
        "examples": [
          "dreadful mistake I was beginning to think I'd made a dreadful mistake.",
          "It's a dreadful shame you couldn't come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "I realized I had committed a dreadful mistake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dreadfully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely badly:",
        "examples": [
          "She behaved dreadfully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "He was dreadfully upset.",
          "I'm dreadfully sorry - I really am."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dreading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "He's dreading the exam - he's sure he's going to fail.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I'm dreading having to meet his parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you do not want to think about something because it is too worrying:",
        "examples": [
          "I dread to think what would happen if he was left to cope on his own."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dreadlocks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hairstyle in which the hair hangs in long thick twisted pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "The 39-year-old photographer wears his hair in dreadlocks.",
          "I wanted to have dreadlocks like Bob Marley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hairstyle in which long, tightly twisted lengths of hair hang down",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dreads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "They wore their hair in dreads.",
          "Alex was the cool guy with dreads.",
          "Of course you can swim with dreads.",
          "The historian wears his hair in short, shoulder-length dreads.",
          "I wanted to have dreads like my dad."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dream": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of events or images that happen in your mind when you are sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "a good/bad dream",
          "a recurring dream",
          "have a dream I had a very strange dream last night.",
          "dream about A lot of my dreams are about flying.",
          "[ + that ] Paul had a dream that he won the lottery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you want to happen very much but that is not very likely:",
        "examples": [
          "someone's dream is to do something Her dream is to play for England.",
          "It's always been my dream to have flying lessons.",
          "I'd like to run my own business — that's the dream, anyway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something good that someone wanted very much to happen but seemed very unlikely, that does in fact happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Winning all that money was a dream come true."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something is perfect or excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "With gorgeous colours and sumptuously soft velvet, this really is the sofa of dreams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something is what someone has always wanted or the best that they can imagine:",
        "examples": [
          "Win the house of your dreams in our fantastic competition!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the perfect house, job, etc., that you want more than any other:",
        "examples": [
          "It had always been their intention to build their dream house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience events and images in your mind while you are sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "dream about What did you dream about last night?",
          "dream of I often dream of flying.",
          "[ + that ] I dreamed (that) I was having a baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine that you have heard, done, or seen something when you have not:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you say that you were going tonight or did I dream it?",
          "I thought I'd bought some polish and it seems I haven't - I must have been dreaming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine something that you would like to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "dream of I dream of living on a tropical island.",
          "[ + that ] He never dreamed (that) one day he would become president.",
          "never dreamed We never dreamed (that) this could happen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone that what they are hoping for is not likely to happen or to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Watch. All I have to do is wink at her, and she'll come over here.\" \"Dream on, Dave!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activities, images, and feelings experienced by the mind during sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "In the dream I had last night, someone was chasing me, but I didn’t know who it was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event or condition that you hope for very much, although it is not likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "It was his dream to be a dancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dream is sometimes used before a noun when you want to say that something is almost perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "If there were one more bedroom, it would be my dream house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience activities, images, and feelings in your mind during sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] What did you dream about last night?",
          "[ + that clause ] I dreamed that I was in a boat on a big lake, and I was trying to get back to land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to desire something very much and hope that it happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Ever since that defeat, he had dreamed of revenge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dreamer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who spends a lot of time thinking about or planning enjoyable events that are not likely to happen",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dreamers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who spends a lot of time thinking about or planning enjoyable events that are not likely to happen",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dreaming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of events or images that happen in your mind when you are sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "a good/bad dream",
          "a recurring dream",
          "have a dream I had a very strange dream last night.",
          "dream about A lot of my dreams are about flying.",
          "[ + that ] Paul had a dream that he won the lottery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you want to happen very much but that is not very likely:",
        "examples": [
          "someone's dream is to do something Her dream is to play for England.",
          "It's always been my dream to have flying lessons.",
          "I'd like to run my own business — that's the dream, anyway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something good that someone wanted very much to happen but seemed very unlikely, that does in fact happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Winning all that money was a dream come true."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something is perfect or excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "With gorgeous colours and sumptuously soft velvet, this really is the sofa of dreams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something is what someone has always wanted or the best that they can imagine:",
        "examples": [
          "Win the house of your dreams in our fantastic competition!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the perfect house, job, etc., that you want more than any other:",
        "examples": [
          "It had always been their intention to build their dream house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience events and images in your mind while you are sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "dream about What did you dream about last night?",
          "dream of I often dream of flying.",
          "[ + that ] I dreamed (that) I was having a baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine that you have heard, done, or seen something when you have not:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you say that you were going tonight or did I dream it?",
          "I thought I'd bought some polish and it seems I haven't - I must have been dreaming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine something that you would like to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "dream of I dream of living on a tropical island.",
          "[ + that ] He never dreamed (that) one day he would become president.",
          "never dreamed We never dreamed (that) this could happen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone that what they are hoping for is not likely to happen or to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Watch. All I have to do is wink at her, and she'll come over here.\" \"Dream on, Dave!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activities, images, and feelings experienced by the mind during sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "In the dream I had last night, someone was chasing me, but I didn’t know who it was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event or condition that you hope for very much, although it is not likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "It was his dream to be a dancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dream is sometimes used before a noun when you want to say that something is almost perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "If there were one more bedroom, it would be my dream house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience activities, images, and feelings in your mind during sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] What did you dream about last night?",
          "[ + that clause ] I dreamed that I was in a boat on a big lake, and I was trying to get back to land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to desire something very much and hope that it happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Ever since that defeat, he had dreamed of revenge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dreams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of events or images that happen in your mind when you are sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "a good/bad dream",
          "a recurring dream",
          "have a dream I had a very strange dream last night.",
          "dream about A lot of my dreams are about flying.",
          "[ + that ] Paul had a dream that he won the lottery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you want to happen very much but that is not very likely:",
        "examples": [
          "someone's dream is to do something Her dream is to play for England.",
          "It's always been my dream to have flying lessons.",
          "I'd like to run my own business — that's the dream, anyway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something good that someone wanted very much to happen but seemed very unlikely, that does in fact happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Winning all that money was a dream come true."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something is perfect or excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "With gorgeous colours and sumptuously soft velvet, this really is the sofa of dreams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something is what someone has always wanted or the best that they can imagine:",
        "examples": [
          "Win the house of your dreams in our fantastic competition!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the perfect house, job, etc., that you want more than any other:",
        "examples": [
          "It had always been their intention to build their dream house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience events and images in your mind while you are sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "dream about What did you dream about last night?",
          "dream of I often dream of flying.",
          "[ + that ] I dreamed (that) I was having a baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine that you have heard, done, or seen something when you have not:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you say that you were going tonight or did I dream it?",
          "I thought I'd bought some polish and it seems I haven't - I must have been dreaming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine something that you would like to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "dream of I dream of living on a tropical island.",
          "[ + that ] He never dreamed (that) one day he would become president.",
          "never dreamed We never dreamed (that) this could happen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone that what they are hoping for is not likely to happen or to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Watch. All I have to do is wink at her, and she'll come over here.\" \"Dream on, Dave!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activities, images, and feelings experienced by the mind during sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "In the dream I had last night, someone was chasing me, but I didn’t know who it was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event or condition that you hope for very much, although it is not likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "It was his dream to be a dancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dream is sometimes used before a noun when you want to say that something is almost perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "If there were one more bedroom, it would be my dream house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience activities, images, and feelings in your mind during sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] What did you dream about last night?",
          "[ + that clause ] I dreamed that I was in a boat on a big lake, and I was trying to get back to land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to desire something very much and hope that it happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Ever since that defeat, he had dreamed of revenge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dreamt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dreamy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "seeming to be in a dream and not paying attention to what is happening around you:",
        "examples": [
          "She gets this dreamy expression on her face when she talks about food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very pleasant or attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie opens with a dreamy shot of a sunset.",
          "old-fashioned He has these dreamy blue eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "imagining something pleasant and not giving much attention to what is happening around you, or likely to behave this way often:",
        "examples": [
          "The music put me into a dreamy mood and for a moment I forgot where I was."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dreary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "boring and making you feel unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "a dreary little town",
          "She had spent another dreary day in the office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unattractive and having nothing of any interest, and therefore likely to make you sad:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a gray, dreary day, with periods of rain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dredge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove unwanted things from the bottom of a river, lake, etc. using a boat or special device:",
        "examples": [
          "They have to dredge the canal regularly to keep it open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search an area of water by dredging:",
        "examples": [
          "dredge something for something The police are dredging the lake for his body.",
          "dredge something up They dredged up (= brought to the surface) all sorts of rubbish from the bottom of the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drop flour, sugar, etc. over food:",
        "examples": [
          "dredge something with something Lightly dredge the cake with icing sugar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull up a lot of sand or other things from the bottom of an area of water:",
        "examples": [
          "The harbor is being dredged."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drenched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something extremely wet:",
        "examples": [
          "drench someone to the skin A sudden thunderstorm had drenched us to the skin.",
          "be drenched with The athletes were drenched with sweat.",
          "be drenched in She likes to eat her popcorn drenched in chilli sauce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something have a very large amount of a quality:",
        "examples": [
          "be drenched in The opera was light on plot and positively drenched in comedy.",
          "be drenched with His speech drew thunderous applause during a rally drenched with patriotism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing that covers the top half of the body and hangs down over the legs, usually worn by women and girls :",
        "examples": [
          "a long/short dress",
          "a wedding dress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used, especially in combination, to refer to clothes of a particular type, especially those worn in particular situations:",
        "examples": [
          "The king, in full ceremonial dress, presided over the ceremony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put clothes on yourself or someone else, especially a child:",
        "examples": [
          "He left very early and had to dress in the dark.",
          "My husband dresses the boys while I make breakfast.",
          "dress someone in something They dressed the baby in warm clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wear or make someone wear a particular type of clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "dress in I have to dress in a suit and tie for work.",
          "Patricia always dresses in black (= wears black clothes).",
          "dress someone in something Why do people insist on dressing little girls in pink?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put on formal clothes for a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "It's the type of hotel where you're expected to dress for dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add a liquid, especially a mixture of oil and vinegar, to a salad for extra flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "a dressed salad"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare meat, chicken, fish, or crab so it can be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "a whole dressed crab"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat an injury by cleaning it and putting medicine or a covering on it to protect it:",
        "examples": [
          "Clean and dress the wound immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decorate a shop window, usually with an arrangement of goods:",
        "examples": [
          "They're dressing the store's windows for Christmas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the type of suits, shirts, shoes, and other clothes that are worn at formal occasions:",
        "examples": [
          "a white dress shirt and bow tie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing for a woman that covers the top of the body and part or all of the legs:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Cindy wore a black dress to the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dress is also clothes of a particular type or style:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] military dress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put clothes on yourself or someone else, esp. a child:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She dresses the kids for school every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To dress is also to wear clothes of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He always dresses neatly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add a liquid mixture, such as oil and vinegar, to a salad for additional flavor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat an injury by cleaning it and putting medicine or a covering on it:",
        "examples": [
          "A doctor in the emergency room dressed the wound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes of a particular type, especially those worn in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "business/casual/formal dress",
          "Nursing and biology students are expected to wear scrubs and other appropriate dress to work in a lab."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dressage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the training of a horse to perform special, carefully controlled movements as directed by the rider, or the performance of these movements as a sport or in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "a dressage competition"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dressed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wearing clothes and not naked:",
        "examples": [
          "get dressed I usually get dressed before I eat breakfast.",
          "dressed in He was dressed in a dark grey suit.",
          "The party guests came early, and I wasn't fully dressed (= didn't have all my clothes on)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wearing clothing of a particular type or colour:",
        "examples": [
          "a well-dressed/casually dressed man",
          "dressed in Brides are traditionally dressed in white."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wearing clothes, or wearing all your usual clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m getting dressed – I’ll be ready in a minute."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dresser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall piece of furniture with cupboards below and shelves on the top half:",
        "examples": [
          "a kitchen dresser"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of bedroom furniture with drawers, sometimes with a mirror on top, used especially for keeping clothes in",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in phrases that describe the type of clothes that someone wears:",
        "examples": [
          "She was always a very stylish dresser.",
          "snappy dresser He's a very snappy (= stylish and modern) dresser."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in the theatre or in films, helping the actors to put on their clothes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture with drawers, usually with a mirror on top, used esp. for keeping clothes in:",
        "examples": [
          "I keep my socks in the bottom drawer of the dresser."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dresses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing that covers the top half of the body and hangs down over the legs, usually worn by women and girls :",
        "examples": [
          "a long/short dress",
          "a wedding dress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used, especially in combination, to refer to clothes of a particular type, especially those worn in particular situations:",
        "examples": [
          "The king, in full ceremonial dress, presided over the ceremony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put clothes on yourself or someone else, especially a child:",
        "examples": [
          "He left very early and had to dress in the dark.",
          "My husband dresses the boys while I make breakfast.",
          "dress someone in something They dressed the baby in warm clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wear or make someone wear a particular type of clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "dress in I have to dress in a suit and tie for work.",
          "Patricia always dresses in black (= wears black clothes).",
          "dress someone in something Why do people insist on dressing little girls in pink?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put on formal clothes for a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "It's the type of hotel where you're expected to dress for dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add a liquid, especially a mixture of oil and vinegar, to a salad for extra flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "a dressed salad"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare meat, chicken, fish, or crab so it can be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "a whole dressed crab"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat an injury by cleaning it and putting medicine or a covering on it to protect it:",
        "examples": [
          "Clean and dress the wound immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decorate a shop window, usually with an arrangement of goods:",
        "examples": [
          "They're dressing the store's windows for Christmas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the type of suits, shirts, shoes, and other clothes that are worn at formal occasions:",
        "examples": [
          "a white dress shirt and bow tie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing for a woman that covers the top of the body and part or all of the legs:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Cindy wore a black dress to the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dress is also clothes of a particular type or style:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] military dress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put clothes on yourself or someone else, esp. a child:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She dresses the kids for school every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To dress is also to wear clothes of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He always dresses neatly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add a liquid mixture, such as oil and vinegar, to a salad for additional flavor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat an injury by cleaning it and putting medicine or a covering on it:",
        "examples": [
          "A doctor in the emergency room dressed the wound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes of a particular type, especially those worn in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "business/casual/formal dress",
          "Nursing and biology students are expected to wear scrubs and other appropriate dress to work in a lab."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dressing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liquid mixture, often containing oil, vinegar, and herbs, added to food, especially salads:",
        "examples": [
          "Drizzle the dressing over the salad leaves and toss to coat.",
          "They serve the dressing on the side for those who are counting calories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of foods, such as bread or rice, onions, and herbs, that is used to fill a turkey or chicken before cooking it in the oven, or that is cooked in a separate container in the oven with the bird:",
        "examples": [
          "They prepared a meal of turkey with corn-bread dressing and gravy.",
          "I'm looking for ideas for Thanksgiving leftovers (turkey, dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a covering that is put on a cut or an area of damaged skin to protect it:",
        "examples": [
          "The nurse will come and change your dressing.",
          "Apply sterile dressings to all wounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "salad dressing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a covering put on an injury, esp. when there has been bleeding through the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to change the dressing every day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dressmaker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes women's clothes, especially as a job",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of draw",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of draw",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dribble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause a liquid to) flow very slowly in small amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "dribble out of The water was barely dribbling out of the tap.",
          "mainly UK Dribble the remaining olive oil over the tomatoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have liquid slowly coming out of your mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "Babies dribble constantly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football or hockey, to move a ball along the ground with repeated small kicks or hits, or in basketball, to move a ball by repeatedly hitting it against the floor with your hand:",
        "examples": [
          "He dribbled the ball and then shot.",
          "His speed allows him to easily dribble past defenders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "liquid that comes out of your mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "There was dribble all over her chin.",
          "a dribble of saliva"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very slow flow of a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "The flow of water was reduced to a dribble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, when a ball is moved along the ground with repeated kicks or, in basketball, when a ball is moved by repeatedly hitting it against the floor with your hand:",
        "examples": [
          "Brinkworth's attempted dribble through the Milan defence was stopped by Ponti's tackle.",
          "I could hear the slow dribble of a basketball as someone was coming up the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In basketball, to do something off the dribble means to do it immediately after controlling and moving the ball by repeatedly hitting it against the floor with your hand, rather than after catching a throw from another player:",
        "examples": [
          "score off the dribble He has the ability to create openings and score off the dribble.",
          "beat someone off the dribble This is a team that is capable of beating defenders off the dribble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or happen slowly in small amounts or a few at a time:",
        "examples": [
          "Customers dribbled in and out all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a liquid dribbles, it escapes slowly in small drops:",
        "examples": [
          "Juice dribbled down the baby’s chin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, to move a ball by using your hand to bounce it against the ground, or in soccer by kicking it repeatedly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small flow, esp. of liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Water leaked from the tank in dribbles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball or soccer, the act of moving a ball by bouncing or kicking it:",
        "examples": [
          "He took one dribble and then passed the ball."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dribbling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the skill of moving a ball along the ground with repeated small kicks or hits, or (in basketball) of moving a ball by repeatedly hitting it so it bounces off the floor:",
        "examples": [
          "He's good at shooting, passing, and dribbling.",
          "I put in the work, practicing dribbling and shooting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of having liquid slowly coming out of your mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "Dribbling is caused by excess saliva in the mouth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dried": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of dry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dried food or plants have had all their liquid removed, especially in order to stop them from decaying:",
        "examples": [
          "dried apricots/bananas/mushrooms",
          "dried flowers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of dry",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "comparative of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "comparative ofdry",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present simple of dry",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drift": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over direction:",
        "examples": [
          "drift out to sea No one noticed that the boat had begun to drift out to sea.",
          "drift out Many vehicle fatalities are caused by drunken, distracted, or tired drivers drifting out of their lanes.",
          "drift in A mist drifted in from the marshes.",
          "drift away After the band stopped playing, people drifted away in twos and threes.",
          "drift aimlessly figurative The talk drifted aimlessly from one subject to another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in car racing, to use a driving technique (= a method needing skill) that means the car's tyres lose their traction (= their firm hold on the ground) but the driver still has control of the car's direction, used for example when going around a corner fast:",
        "examples": [
          "She has always been interested in cars and at the age of 21 she learned how to drift.",
          "The image shows him drifting his car around a race track bend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general meaning without the details:",
        "examples": [
          "general drift of The general drift of the article was that society doesn't value older people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand the general meaning of what someone is saying:",
        "examples": [
          "She could see from his expression that he caught her drift immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you have left out information or your opinion from what you have just said, but that you expect the person listening still to understand it:",
        "examples": [
          "She's married, but she doesn't act as if she is, if you get my drift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pile of snow or something similar, formed by the wind:",
        "examples": [
          "The snow lay in deep drifts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a general development or change in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The downward drift in copper prices looks like it will continue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in car racing, a driving technique in which the car's tyres are made to lose their traction (= their firm hold on the ground) but the driver still has control of the car's direction, used for example when going around a corner fast:",
        "examples": [
          "To start a drift, you have to make the rear wheels lose traction, which is most commonly done through oversteering.",
          "A car with a rear-wheel drive system is much easier to control during a drift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly, esp. as a result of outside forces, with no control over direction:",
        "examples": [
          "He stopped rowing and let the boat drift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone or something that drifts changes in a gradual way that seems to be controlled by outside forces:",
        "examples": [
          "I finally drifted off to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general meaning or message of something said or written:",
        "examples": [
          "After a minute I caught his drift and grinned back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gradual change that seems to be controlled by outside forces:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people experience a drift toward more conservative politics as they get older."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A drift is also a pile of something that is made larger by the force of the wind:",
        "examples": [
          "The state police closed the highway because of deep snow drifts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to slowly go up or down in value with no particular control over direction:",
        "examples": [
          "drift lower/down/downwards The airline's shares drifted down 15 cents at $5.80.",
          "drift higher/up"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow change in value, with no particular control over direction:",
        "examples": [
          "an upward/downward drift in sth The downward drift in copper prices looks set to continue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow development or change from one situation to another:",
        "examples": [
          "drift away from sth The company is not seeing evidence of any drift away from its premium brands.",
          "drift to/toward sth There has been general unease about the drift toward a culture of selling, marketing, and consumerism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow movement from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a drift from sth to sth The population drift from the cities to the suburbs adds significantly to car use."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drifted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over direction:",
        "examples": [
          "drift out to sea No one noticed that the boat had begun to drift out to sea.",
          "drift out Many vehicle fatalities are caused by drunken, distracted, or tired drivers drifting out of their lanes.",
          "drift in A mist drifted in from the marshes.",
          "drift away After the band stopped playing, people drifted away in twos and threes.",
          "drift aimlessly figurative The talk drifted aimlessly from one subject to another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in car racing, to use a driving technique (= a method needing skill) that means the car's tyres lose their traction (= their firm hold on the ground) but the driver still has control of the car's direction, used for example when going around a corner fast:",
        "examples": [
          "She has always been interested in cars and at the age of 21 she learned how to drift.",
          "The image shows him drifting his car around a race track bend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drifter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not have a permanent home or job and moves from one place to another or from one job to another :",
        "examples": [
          "Brian is a drifter who has no permanent address.",
          "Apart from spells as a security guard, he was an unemployed drifter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boat for catching fish in nets that float behind it:",
        "examples": [
          "I love to watch the herring drifters come in with their catch of herring in the mornings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, an occasion where a player bowls (= throws) the ball so that it curves slowly in the air towards or away from the batter (= the player trying to hit the ball)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who moves from one place to another or from one job to another without any real purpose",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drifters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not have a permanent home or job and moves from one place to another or from one job to another :",
        "examples": [
          "Brian is a drifter who has no permanent address.",
          "Apart from spells as a security guard, he was an unemployed drifter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boat for catching fish in nets that float behind it:",
        "examples": [
          "I love to watch the herring drifters come in with their catch of herring in the mornings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, an occasion where a player bowls (= throws) the ball so that it curves slowly in the air towards or away from the batter (= the player trying to hit the ball)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who moves from one place to another or from one job to another without any real purpose",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drifting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moving slowly, usually with no one or nothing controlling the direction:",
        "examples": [
          "He fell asleep at the wheel of the drifting ship.",
          "Dark, drifting clouds covered the moon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being blown into piles by the wind:",
        "examples": [
          "drifting snow The drifting snow made driving extremely dangerous.",
          "Piles of drifting leaves gathered in the corners of the garden."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drifts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over direction:",
        "examples": [
          "drift out to sea No one noticed that the boat had begun to drift out to sea.",
          "drift out Many vehicle fatalities are caused by drunken, distracted, or tired drivers drifting out of their lanes.",
          "drift in A mist drifted in from the marshes.",
          "drift away After the band stopped playing, people drifted away in twos and threes.",
          "drift aimlessly figurative The talk drifted aimlessly from one subject to another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in car racing, to use a driving technique (= a method needing skill) that means the car's tyres lose their traction (= their firm hold on the ground) but the driver still has control of the car's direction, used for example when going around a corner fast:",
        "examples": [
          "She has always been interested in cars and at the age of 21 she learned how to drift.",
          "The image shows him drifting his car around a race track bend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general meaning without the details:",
        "examples": [
          "general drift of The general drift of the article was that society doesn't value older people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand the general meaning of what someone is saying:",
        "examples": [
          "She could see from his expression that he caught her drift immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you have left out information or your opinion from what you have just said, but that you expect the person listening still to understand it:",
        "examples": [
          "She's married, but she doesn't act as if she is, if you get my drift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pile of snow or something similar, formed by the wind:",
        "examples": [
          "The snow lay in deep drifts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a general development or change in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The downward drift in copper prices looks like it will continue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in car racing, a driving technique in which the car's tyres are made to lose their traction (= their firm hold on the ground) but the driver still has control of the car's direction, used for example when going around a corner fast:",
        "examples": [
          "To start a drift, you have to make the rear wheels lose traction, which is most commonly done through oversteering.",
          "A car with a rear-wheel drive system is much easier to control during a drift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly, esp. as a result of outside forces, with no control over direction:",
        "examples": [
          "He stopped rowing and let the boat drift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone or something that drifts changes in a gradual way that seems to be controlled by outside forces:",
        "examples": [
          "I finally drifted off to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general meaning or message of something said or written:",
        "examples": [
          "After a minute I caught his drift and grinned back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gradual change that seems to be controlled by outside forces:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people experience a drift toward more conservative politics as they get older."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A drift is also a pile of something that is made larger by the force of the wind:",
        "examples": [
          "The state police closed the highway because of deep snow drifts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to slowly go up or down in value with no particular control over direction:",
        "examples": [
          "drift lower/down/downwards The airline's shares drifted down 15 cents at $5.80.",
          "drift higher/up"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow change in value, with no particular control over direction:",
        "examples": [
          "an upward/downward drift in sth The downward drift in copper prices looks set to continue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow development or change from one situation to another:",
        "examples": [
          "drift away from sth The company is not seeing evidence of any drift away from its premium brands.",
          "drift to/toward sth There has been general unease about the drift toward a culture of selling, marketing, and consumerism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow movement from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a drift from sth to sth The population drift from the cities to the suburbs adds significantly to car use."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool or machine that makes holes:",
        "examples": [
          "an electric drill",
          "a dentist's drill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that practises a particular skill and often involves repeating the same thing several times, especially a military exercise intended to train soldiers:",
        "examples": [
          "In some of these schools, army-style drills are used to instil a sense of discipline.",
          "a spelling/pronunciation drill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style of trap music (= a kind of popular music with complicated electronic beats and words spoken rather than sung) that started in Chicago and also became popular in London, and that is known for its lyrics (= words) describing a difficult and violent life in an urban (= city) environment:",
        "examples": [
          "The gritty lyrics of drill strongly contrast with the subject matter of mainstream hip hop, which tends to glorify wealth.",
          "Chicago’s South Side produced the raw, unapologetic drill music scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a hole in something using a special tool:",
        "examples": [
          "Drill three holes in the wall for the screws.",
          "drill for They are going to drill for oil nearby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to practise something, especially military exercises, or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched the soldiers drilling on the parade ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone something repeatedly to make them remember it:",
        "examples": [
          "be drilled into It was drilled into us at an early age that we should always say \"please\" and \"thank you\".",
          "drill someone in something He drilled the children in what they should say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut or dig a hole into something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] First, drill a small hole in the board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone practice a skill by repeating the same thing several times:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher drills them in arithmetic every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool or machine that cuts or digs into something to make holes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "practice involving repetition of an activity in order to improve a skill, or a particular occasion for such practice:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] For homework, complete the drill on irregular verbs on pages 30 through 35."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a deep hole in the ground with a special machine in order to look for oil, gas, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "drill for sth The report discussed to what extent foreign companies should be allowed to drill for oil."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drilled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a hole in something using a special tool:",
        "examples": [
          "Drill three holes in the wall for the screws.",
          "drill for They are going to drill for oil nearby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to practise something, especially military exercises, or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched the soldiers drilling on the parade ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone something repeatedly to make them remember it:",
        "examples": [
          "be drilled into It was drilled into us at an early age that we should always say \"please\" and \"thank you\".",
          "drill someone in something He drilled the children in what they should say."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drilling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a hole in something using a special tool:",
        "examples": [
          "Drill three holes in the wall for the screws.",
          "drill for They are going to drill for oil nearby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to practise something, especially military exercises, or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched the soldiers drilling on the parade ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone something repeatedly to make them remember it:",
        "examples": [
          "be drilled into It was drilled into us at an early age that we should always say \"please\" and \"thank you\".",
          "drill someone in something He drilled the children in what they should say."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drills": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool or machine that makes holes:",
        "examples": [
          "an electric drill",
          "a dentist's drill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that practises a particular skill and often involves repeating the same thing several times, especially a military exercise intended to train soldiers:",
        "examples": [
          "In some of these schools, army-style drills are used to instil a sense of discipline.",
          "a spelling/pronunciation drill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style of trap music (= a kind of popular music with complicated electronic beats and words spoken rather than sung) that started in Chicago and also became popular in London, and that is known for its lyrics (= words) describing a difficult and violent life in an urban (= city) environment:",
        "examples": [
          "The gritty lyrics of drill strongly contrast with the subject matter of mainstream hip hop, which tends to glorify wealth.",
          "Chicago’s South Side produced the raw, unapologetic drill music scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a hole in something using a special tool:",
        "examples": [
          "Drill three holes in the wall for the screws.",
          "drill for They are going to drill for oil nearby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to practise something, especially military exercises, or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched the soldiers drilling on the parade ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone something repeatedly to make them remember it:",
        "examples": [
          "be drilled into It was drilled into us at an early age that we should always say \"please\" and \"thank you\".",
          "drill someone in something He drilled the children in what they should say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut or dig a hole into something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] First, drill a small hole in the board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone practice a skill by repeating the same thing several times:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher drills them in arithmetic every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool or machine that cuts or digs into something to make holes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "practice involving repetition of an activity in order to improve a skill, or a particular occasion for such practice:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] For homework, complete the drill on irregular verbs on pages 30 through 35."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a deep hole in the ground with a special machine in order to look for oil, gas, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "drill for sth The report discussed to what extent foreign companies should be allowed to drill for oil."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drink": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an amount of) liquid that is taken into the body through the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "drink of Would you like a drink of water/tea/juice?",
          "They'd had no food or drink for two days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "alcoholic liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Do we have time for a quick drink?",
          "Whose turn is it to buy the drinks?",
          "UK We ran out of drink at the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a party at which you have drinks, especially alcoholic drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "Come over for drinks on Saturday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take liquid into the body through the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "He drank three glasses of water.",
          "The animals came down to the waterhole to drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drink alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Would you like a glass of wine?\" \"No thanks, I don't drink.\"",
          "I didn't drink at all while I was pregnant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take in and swallow an amount of liquid through the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She drinks a glass of orange juice every morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take in an alcoholic liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "He used to drink heavily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "liquid which is taken into the body through the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] May I have a drink of water?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid containing alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "Who's buying the drinks?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drinker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who drinks alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "big drinker He's a big drinker (= drinks a lot of alcohol).",
          "light drinker She's always been a light drinker (= does not drink a lot of alcohol).",
          "I'm not much of a drinker (= I don't drink much alcohol).",
          "Smokers and drinkers are at increased risk of getting many cancers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who drinks a particular drink:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a tea drinker mostly — I don't like coffee.",
          "There are 167 million coffee drinkers in the US.",
          "Most American beer drinkers prefer lagers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who drinks (a stated type of liquid):",
        "examples": [
          "a coffee drinker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who drinks liquids that contain alcohol, esp. regularly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drinkers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who drinks alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "big drinker He's a big drinker (= drinks a lot of alcohol).",
          "light drinker She's always been a light drinker (= does not drink a lot of alcohol).",
          "I'm not much of a drinker (= I don't drink much alcohol).",
          "Smokers and drinkers are at increased risk of getting many cancers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who drinks a particular drink:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a tea drinker mostly — I don't like coffee.",
          "There are 167 million coffee drinkers in the US.",
          "Most American beer drinkers prefer lagers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who drinks (a stated type of liquid):",
        "examples": [
          "a coffee drinker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who drinks liquids that contain alcohol, esp. regularly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drinking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of drinking alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "do drinking He's done a lot of drinking since his wife died.",
          "I gave up drinking for health reasons.",
          "drinking habit The doctor told me to change my drinking habits (= not to drink so much alcohol)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking liquid in through your mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "This water is not for drinking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when someone drinks alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "Your drinking is a problem."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drinks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a party at which you have drinks, especially alcoholic drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "Come over for drinks on Saturday.",
          "I thought we might invite Emily and Jamesround over for drinks next week.",
          "We had some friends over for drinks to celebrate Leonie's birthday.",
          "We've been invited to Anna's for dinner and drinks on Thursday.",
          "Would you like to join us for drinks this Friday?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a liquid drips, it falls in drops, or you make it fall in drops:",
        "examples": [
          "drip down Water dripped down the wall.",
          "drip something on something She dripped paint on the carpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce drops of liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Watch out - the candle's dripping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drop of liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "drip of drips of paint/sweat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound or action of liquid falling in drops:",
        "examples": [
          "drip of All I could hear was the drip of the rain from the roof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of slowly giving someone liquid medicine or food through a tube into a vein, or a piece of equipment for doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "on a drip He was on a drip for three days.",
          "I got into bed and they attached me to a drip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boring person without a strong character:",
        "examples": [
          "Her husband is such a drip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall in drops, or let liquid fall in drops:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The sweat dripped down his nose and cheeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for dividend reinvestment plan: a form of investment in which the investor's dividends are used to buy more shares in the company, rather than being paid as cash",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dripping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fat that has come out of meat during cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "beef dripping"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very wet:",
        "examples": [
          "dripping with Jim had just been on a run and was dripping with sweat.",
          "dripping wet It's raining really hard - I'm absolutely dripping wet.",
          "mainly UK She got caught in a shower, and came home dripping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very wet:",
        "examples": [
          "She arrived in a rainstorm, dripping wet ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a liquid drips, it falls in drops, or you make it fall in drops:",
        "examples": [
          "drip down Water dripped down the wall.",
          "drip something on something She dripped paint on the carpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce drops of liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Watch out - the candle's dripping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drop of liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "drip of drips of paint/sweat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound or action of liquid falling in drops:",
        "examples": [
          "drip of All I could hear was the drip of the rain from the roof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of slowly giving someone liquid medicine or food through a tube into a vein, or a piece of equipment for doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "on a drip He was on a drip for three days.",
          "I got into bed and they attached me to a drip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boring person without a strong character:",
        "examples": [
          "Her husband is such a drip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall in drops, or let liquid fall in drops:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The sweat dripped down his nose and cheeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for dividend reinvestment plan: a form of investment in which the investor's dividends are used to buy more shares in the company, rather than being paid as cash",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move or travel on land in a motor vehicle, especially as the person controlling the vehicle's movement:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm learning to drive.",
          "\"Are you going by train?\" \"No, I'm driving.\"",
          "She drives a red sports car.",
          "They're driving to Chicago on Tuesday.",
          "drive on We saw their car outside the house and drove on.",
          "drive away He just got back in the car and drove away.",
          "drive past You could drive right past without even knowing it's there.",
          "drive someone to something I drove my daughter to school.",
          "Come on, I'll drive you home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone or something to go somewhere or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "drive someone/something into something They used dogs to drive the sheep into a pen.",
          "A post had been driven (= hit hard) into the ground near the tree.",
          "drive someone/something from something By the end of the year, most of the occupying troops had been driven from the city.",
          "drive someone/something away The little birds fly around the owl, pecking at it, trying to drive it away.",
          "If you aren't careful, your jealousy will drive her away.",
          "drive someone to do something In the end, it was his violent behaviour that drove her to leave home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone or something into a particular state, often an unpleasant one:",
        "examples": [
          "drive someone/something to something In the course of history, love has driven men and women to strange extremes.",
          "Their fourth year without rain drove many farmers to despair.",
          "Recent events have driven the stock market to lows not seen in ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone extremely annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother-in-law has been staying with us this past week and she's driving me crazy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make you very excited, especially sexually:",
        "examples": [
          "When he runs his fingers through my hair, it drives me wild!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the power to keep a machine working, or to make something happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The engine drives the wheels.",
          "Water drives the turbines that produce electricity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you drive a ball, such as in golf, cricket, baseball, or football, you hit or kick it hard so that it travels a long way:",
        "examples": [
          "Slater drove the ball down the fairway.",
          "From the free kick, Owen drove the ball straight at the keeper.",
          "Some of the fans were applauding Montgomerie as he drove off the third tee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as basketball and rugby, to move quickly and forcefully with the ball to try to score:",
        "examples": [
          "Kate drove to the basket, shot and rimmed it.",
          "Bristol went for the corner from a penalty and drove for the line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to cause a run to be scored or allow a runner to move to the next base when you hit the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "drive in He whacked four hits and drove in six runs.",
          "Miller drove him in with a single."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey by car:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a long drive from Auckland to Wellington.",
          "go for a drive Shall we go for a drive this afternoon?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system used to power a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "left-hand drive a car with left-hand drive (= in which the driver sits in the seat on the left)",
          "four-wheel drive a four-wheel drive vehicle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of some roads, especially roads containing houses:",
        "examples": [
          "12 Maple Drive"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a private area in front of a house or other building onto which you can drive and park your car :",
        "examples": [
          "in the drive I parked in the drive.",
          "on the drive Each house has a car on the drive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a planned effort to achieve or encourage something:",
        "examples": [
          "drive to Skyrocketing gas prices have sparked a drive to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels.",
          "launch a drive She launched a drive to gather thousands of signatures for a petition against the new road.",
          "The government has launched a mental health drive.",
          "drive for He is leading a major drive for efficiency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event organized in order to collect money or other things given by people, usually in order to help others:",
        "examples": [
          "hold a drive The school will hold a fundraising drive to pay for the project.",
          "organize a drive She helped organize clothing drives for people who are homeless or destitute.",
          "He organized a shoe drive that collected more than 1,000 pairs of shoes to be sent overseas.",
          "If rescue workers need blankets, we could have a blanket drive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for storing computer information:",
        "examples": [
          "a hard drive",
          "a DVD drive",
          "a CD drive"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energy and determination to achieve things:",
        "examples": [
          "We are looking for someone with drive and ambition.",
          "drive to He has the drive to succeed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as golf, cricket, baseball, or football, a powerful hit or kick that sends a ball a long way:",
        "examples": [
          "Her drive off the tee strayed too far left.",
          "He scored in the 62nd minute with a low angled drive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as basketball or rugby, a fast, forceful movement towards the basket or try line:",
        "examples": [
          "Gibson was fouled on a second-quarter drive to the basket.",
          "Their forwards made their dominance of possession count with a series of drives to the line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel in a motor vehicle, esp. as the person who operates it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We drove 40 miles to visit my aunt.",
          "[ I ] She drove through Pennsylvania to Ohio.",
          "[ I ] She never learned how to drive (= operate a car).",
          "[ T ] I’ll drive you to the station (= take you there in my car)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone or something to go somewhere or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "He drove a nail into the wall.",
          "He was driven (= His actions were caused) by greed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the power to make a machine operate:",
        "examples": [
          "The water pump is driven by a windmill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trip in a motor vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a 200-mile drive ahead of us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A drive is also a road for cars and is sometimes used as part of a name:",
        "examples": [
          "Riverside Drive"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a planned, usually long-lasting, effort to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The university sponsored a blood drive (= effort to collect blood) for the Red Cross."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong determination to do or achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Intelligence isn’t enough – you’ve got to have the drive to succeed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause or influence something:",
        "examples": [
          "be driven by sth The country needs to shift from export-led growth to growth driven by domestic demand.",
          "This company is driven by customers and by the markets in which we do our business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to progress, develop, or grow stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm said it would drive sales by switching into larger premises while closing smaller stores.",
          "The company yesterday reported record iron ore production for the year to June, driven by a construction and manufacturing boom in China."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force something to happen or someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "drive sb/sth into/out of/to sth Analysts say these policies will drive the economy into recession.",
          "The prospect of a consumer boom helped drive the stock market to new peaks yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in control of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "With employers fighting among themselves for staff, IT workers are in the driving seat.",
          "He believes there will be consolidation in the airline industry and wants his company to be in the driver's seat of any merger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to expect a lot in exchange for what you pay or agree to:",
        "examples": [
          "The unions are driving a hard bargain on pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an effort to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "drive for sth The supermarket continues in its relentless drive for expansion.",
          "drive to do sth They are expanding their telephone banking service for small businesses in a key part of their drive to cut costs and boost efficiency.",
          "a recruitment/marketing/cost-cutting drive"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment for reading and storing computer information:",
        "examples": [
          "a CD-ROM/DVD drive"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energy and determination to achieve things:",
        "examples": [
          "We're looking for someone with drive and ambition to fill this important post.",
          "drive to do sth She has the drive to succeed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drivel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "nonsense or boring and unnecessary information:",
        "examples": [
          "You don't believe the drivel you read on the internet, do you?",
          "talk drivel You're talking drivel as usual!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk a lot in a boring, stupid, or annoying way or about things that are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "drivel about They're always drivelling about me meeting Mr Right and getting married.",
          "I've just been listening to Aunt Elsie drivelling on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something written or said that is completely worthless; nonsense:",
        "examples": [
          "The papers are filled with drivel about movie stars."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "driven": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is driven is so determined to achieve something or be successful that all of their behaviour is directed towards this aim:",
        "examples": [
          "Like most of the lawyers that I know, Rachel is driven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "providing the power to keep a machine working:",
        "examples": [
          "The new ships, propelled by gas turbines, require less maintenance than older, steam-driven ones.",
          "He was equipped with a battery-driven portable satellite phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "controlled or strongly influenced by a particular thing or person, or happening because of them:",
        "examples": [
          "character-driven Her character-driven stories have won her millions of fans.",
          "He admitted that the changes were mostly cost-driven.",
          "The event was billed as the first ever voter-driven debate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "describing the person driving a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "chauffeur-driven He arrived every morning by chauffeur-driven car.",
          "The system is meant for use in a human-driven car, not a self-driving vehicle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone is driven, all their effort is directed towards achieving a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a driven man - capable of anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "caused or influenced by something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's policies are essentially cost-driven.",
          "consumer-driven/market-driven/product-driven"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moved, operated, or controlled by something:",
        "examples": [
          "The decline accelerated in late afternoon as computer-driven selling kicked in.",
          "diesel-driven/gas-driven/electrically-driven vehicle"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "driver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who drives a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "a bus/lorry/truck/taxi driver",
          "driver of The driver of the van was killed in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that makes it possible for a computer to use other pieces of equipment such as a printer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of club (= a long, thin stick) with a wooden head, used in golf",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who drives a motor vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "a bus driver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who drives a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "You may get nothing in an accident if the other driver is uninsured.",
          "a bus/lorry/truck driver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that makes it possible for a computer to use other pieces of equipment such as a printer:",
        "examples": [
          "a printer driver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes other things progress, develop, or grow stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "Momentum-based investing is the most prominent of the new market drivers.",
          "an important/a key/a major driver of sth Service sector output is up 1.2% in the latest quarter making it, by far, the major driver of growth once more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drivers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who drives a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "a bus/lorry/truck/taxi driver",
          "driver of The driver of the van was killed in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that makes it possible for a computer to use other pieces of equipment such as a printer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of club (= a long, thin stick) with a wooden head, used in golf",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who drives a motor vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "a bus driver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who drives a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "You may get nothing in an accident if the other driver is uninsured.",
          "a bus/lorry/truck driver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that makes it possible for a computer to use other pieces of equipment such as a printer:",
        "examples": [
          "a printer driver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes other things progress, develop, or grow stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "Momentum-based investing is the most prominent of the new market drivers.",
          "an important/a key/a major driver of sth Service sector output is up 1.2% in the latest quarter making it, by far, the major driver of growth once more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move or travel on land in a motor vehicle, especially as the person controlling the vehicle's movement:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm learning to drive.",
          "\"Are you going by train?\" \"No, I'm driving.\"",
          "She drives a red sports car.",
          "They're driving to Chicago on Tuesday.",
          "drive on We saw their car outside the house and drove on.",
          "drive away He just got back in the car and drove away.",
          "drive past You could drive right past without even knowing it's there.",
          "drive someone to something I drove my daughter to school.",
          "Come on, I'll drive you home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone or something to go somewhere or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "drive someone/something into something They used dogs to drive the sheep into a pen.",
          "A post had been driven (= hit hard) into the ground near the tree.",
          "drive someone/something from something By the end of the year, most of the occupying troops had been driven from the city.",
          "drive someone/something away The little birds fly around the owl, pecking at it, trying to drive it away.",
          "If you aren't careful, your jealousy will drive her away.",
          "drive someone to do something In the end, it was his violent behaviour that drove her to leave home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone or something into a particular state, often an unpleasant one:",
        "examples": [
          "drive someone/something to something In the course of history, love has driven men and women to strange extremes.",
          "Their fourth year without rain drove many farmers to despair.",
          "Recent events have driven the stock market to lows not seen in ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone extremely annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother-in-law has been staying with us this past week and she's driving me crazy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make you very excited, especially sexually:",
        "examples": [
          "When he runs his fingers through my hair, it drives me wild!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the power to keep a machine working, or to make something happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The engine drives the wheels.",
          "Water drives the turbines that produce electricity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you drive a ball, such as in golf, cricket, baseball, or football, you hit or kick it hard so that it travels a long way:",
        "examples": [
          "Slater drove the ball down the fairway.",
          "From the free kick, Owen drove the ball straight at the keeper.",
          "Some of the fans were applauding Montgomerie as he drove off the third tee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as basketball and rugby, to move quickly and forcefully with the ball to try to score:",
        "examples": [
          "Kate drove to the basket, shot and rimmed it.",
          "Bristol went for the corner from a penalty and drove for the line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to cause a run to be scored or allow a runner to move to the next base when you hit the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "drive in He whacked four hits and drove in six runs.",
          "Miller drove him in with a single."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey by car:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a long drive from Auckland to Wellington.",
          "go for a drive Shall we go for a drive this afternoon?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system used to power a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "left-hand drive a car with left-hand drive (= in which the driver sits in the seat on the left)",
          "four-wheel drive a four-wheel drive vehicle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of some roads, especially roads containing houses:",
        "examples": [
          "12 Maple Drive"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a private area in front of a house or other building onto which you can drive and park your car :",
        "examples": [
          "in the drive I parked in the drive.",
          "on the drive Each house has a car on the drive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a planned effort to achieve or encourage something:",
        "examples": [
          "drive to Skyrocketing gas prices have sparked a drive to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels.",
          "launch a drive She launched a drive to gather thousands of signatures for a petition against the new road.",
          "The government has launched a mental health drive.",
          "drive for He is leading a major drive for efficiency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event organized in order to collect money or other things given by people, usually in order to help others:",
        "examples": [
          "hold a drive The school will hold a fundraising drive to pay for the project.",
          "organize a drive She helped organize clothing drives for people who are homeless or destitute.",
          "He organized a shoe drive that collected more than 1,000 pairs of shoes to be sent overseas.",
          "If rescue workers need blankets, we could have a blanket drive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for storing computer information:",
        "examples": [
          "a hard drive",
          "a DVD drive",
          "a CD drive"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energy and determination to achieve things:",
        "examples": [
          "We are looking for someone with drive and ambition.",
          "drive to He has the drive to succeed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as golf, cricket, baseball, or football, a powerful hit or kick that sends a ball a long way:",
        "examples": [
          "Her drive off the tee strayed too far left.",
          "He scored in the 62nd minute with a low angled drive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as basketball or rugby, a fast, forceful movement towards the basket or try line:",
        "examples": [
          "Gibson was fouled on a second-quarter drive to the basket.",
          "Their forwards made their dominance of possession count with a series of drives to the line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel in a motor vehicle, esp. as the person who operates it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We drove 40 miles to visit my aunt.",
          "[ I ] She drove through Pennsylvania to Ohio.",
          "[ I ] She never learned how to drive (= operate a car).",
          "[ T ] I’ll drive you to the station (= take you there in my car)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone or something to go somewhere or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "He drove a nail into the wall.",
          "He was driven (= His actions were caused) by greed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the power to make a machine operate:",
        "examples": [
          "The water pump is driven by a windmill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trip in a motor vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a 200-mile drive ahead of us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A drive is also a road for cars and is sometimes used as part of a name:",
        "examples": [
          "Riverside Drive"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a planned, usually long-lasting, effort to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The university sponsored a blood drive (= effort to collect blood) for the Red Cross."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong determination to do or achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Intelligence isn’t enough – you’ve got to have the drive to succeed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause or influence something:",
        "examples": [
          "be driven by sth The country needs to shift from export-led growth to growth driven by domestic demand.",
          "This company is driven by customers and by the markets in which we do our business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to progress, develop, or grow stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm said it would drive sales by switching into larger premises while closing smaller stores.",
          "The company yesterday reported record iron ore production for the year to June, driven by a construction and manufacturing boom in China."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force something to happen or someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "drive sb/sth into/out of/to sth Analysts say these policies will drive the economy into recession.",
          "The prospect of a consumer boom helped drive the stock market to new peaks yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in control of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "With employers fighting among themselves for staff, IT workers are in the driving seat.",
          "He believes there will be consolidation in the airline industry and wants his company to be in the driver's seat of any merger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to expect a lot in exchange for what you pay or agree to:",
        "examples": [
          "The unions are driving a hard bargain on pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an effort to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "drive for sth The supermarket continues in its relentless drive for expansion.",
          "drive to do sth They are expanding their telephone banking service for small businesses in a key part of their drive to cut costs and boost efficiency.",
          "a recruitment/marketing/cost-cutting drive"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment for reading and storing computer information:",
        "examples": [
          "a CD-ROM/DVD drive"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energy and determination to achieve things:",
        "examples": [
          "We're looking for someone with drive and ambition to fill this important post.",
          "drive to do sth She has the drive to succeed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "driveway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a private area in front of a house or other building onto which you can drive and park your car:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard tyres coming down the gravel driveway.",
          "in the driveway A red van was parked in the driveway in front of the garage.",
          "on the driveway There was deep snow on the driveway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short private road that leads from a street to a person’s house or garage (= building where a car is kept)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "driveways": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a private area in front of a house or other building onto which you can drive and park your car:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard tyres coming down the gravel driveway.",
          "in the driveway A red van was parked in the driveway in front of the garage.",
          "on the driveway There was deep snow on the driveway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short private road that leads from a street to a person’s house or garage (= building where a car is kept)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "driving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to drive a car, the activity of driving, or the way someone drives:",
        "examples": [
          "a driving lesson/school",
          "do the driving When we travel, my wife usually does most of the driving.",
          "She has to do a lot of driving in her job.",
          "UK Ashley passed her driving test first time!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong or powerful and therefore causing things to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "driving ambition Driving ambition is what most great leaders have in common.",
          "Local anger about the park was said to be a driving factor in his electoral defeat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of music) with a strong regular rhythm that makes it exciting or good for dancing:",
        "examples": [
          "driving rhythm It was straightforward rock built on power chords and driving rhythms.",
          "This music is meant for dancing, with a driving, repetitive rhythm.",
          "The rhythm is irresistibly driving.",
          "The crowd appreciated the group's driving beats.",
          "\"Save Me\" by Nina Simone is a driving, funky hymn.",
          "The film uses dazzling cinematography, fast editing, and driving music to create a powerful momentum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rain or snow that is falling fast and being blown by the wind:",
        "examples": [
          "Driving snow brought more problems on the roads last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening with great power or force:",
        "examples": [
          "They arrived in a driving rainstorm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A driving force is the person or thing that is most important in making something happen:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the driving force behind the new ballet company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drizzle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "rain in very small, light drops:",
        "examples": [
          "Tomorrow will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of liquid that is lightly poured over something:",
        "examples": [
          "Serve the pasta with a drizzle of olive oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pour liquid slowly over something, especially in a thin line or in small drops:",
        "examples": [
          "drizzle something over something Drizzle the syrup over the warm cake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rain in small light drops:",
        "examples": [
          "it is drizzling It's been drizzling all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight rain:",
        "examples": [
          "We had fog and drizzle earlier, but now it’s sunny."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a low continuous noise that does not change its note:",
        "examples": [
          "drone of the drone of an engine",
          "Outside the tent I could hear the constant drone of insects.",
          "The drone of his voice made me feel sleepy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an aircraft that does not have a pilot but is controlled by someone on the ground, used especially for dropping bombs, or for surveillance (= careful watching of a place):",
        "examples": [
          "unmanned drone The US Border Patrol's unmanned drone helped agents track down their smuggling suspect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small aircraft without a pilot that is controlled by someone on the ground, used especially as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "He shot some amazing aerial footage using his drone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male bee",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a low continuous noise that does not change its note:",
        "examples": [
          "An airplane droned in the background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a low, continuous noise:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear the drone of an airplane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a low, continuous noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The radio droned in the background while we talked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To drone on is to talk in a low voice that does not change and is considered boring.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drones": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a low continuous noise that does not change its note:",
        "examples": [
          "drone of the drone of an engine",
          "Outside the tent I could hear the constant drone of insects.",
          "The drone of his voice made me feel sleepy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an aircraft that does not have a pilot but is controlled by someone on the ground, used especially for dropping bombs, or for surveillance (= careful watching of a place):",
        "examples": [
          "unmanned drone The US Border Patrol's unmanned drone helped agents track down their smuggling suspect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small aircraft without a pilot that is controlled by someone on the ground, used especially as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "He shot some amazing aerial footage using his drone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male bee",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a low continuous noise that does not change its note:",
        "examples": [
          "An airplane droned in the background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a low, continuous noise:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear the drone of an airplane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a low, continuous noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The radio droned in the background while we talked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To drone on is to talk in a low voice that does not change and is considered boring.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "droning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something makes a droning noise, it makes a continuous low sound that does not change:",
        "examples": [
          "The insect's droning buzz is common here in the summer.",
          "They heard a low droning sound drifting across the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone has a droning voice, they speak in a boring way, often for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a droning way of speaking that doesn't inspire voters.",
          "Listening to the deadly dull, droning speaker made me wish I was somewhere more exciting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drool": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to allow saliva (= liquid in the mouth) to flow out of your mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog lay drooling on the mat.",
          "I drooled all over my pillow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "saliva that has come out of your mouth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have some saliva (= natural, watery liquid) come out of the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby drools and laughs, and it makes me happy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml To drool is also to show great interest and pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "Some businesspeople would drool at the thought of such low taxes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drooling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow saliva (= liquid in the mouth) to flow out of your mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog lay drooling on the mat.",
          "I drooled all over my pillow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drooping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bending or hanging down heavily:",
        "examples": [
          "drooping branches",
          "Bloodhounds have drooping eyes and floppy ears."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "droopy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bending or hanging down heavily:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a long droopy moustache.",
          "It turns out droopy eyelids are a common sign of aging."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fall or to allow something to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "She dropped her keys.",
          "I'm always dropping things.",
          "drop something in something Amanda dropped her sunglasses in the fountain.",
          "drop something into something She dropped her keys into her bag.",
          "drop off The book dropped off the shelf.",
          "drop from He let the letter drop from his hand.",
          "Don't drop it!/Don't let it drop!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die suddenly and unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "He dropped dead on the squash court at the age of 43."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write someone a letter, especially a short informal one:",
        "examples": [
          "Just drop me a line when you decide on a date."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone something in a way that is not direct:",
        "examples": [
          "She dropped a hint that she'd like to come to the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move the anchor (= heavy metal object) of a ship down into the water in order to stop the ship from moving away:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship managed to drop anchor in a sheltered cove while divers inspected the damage.",
          "The yacht arrived and dropped anchor about half a mile from the shore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not pronounce the letter h at the beginning of words in which it should be pronounced:",
        "examples": [
          "He drops his aitches and it really annoys my parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move to a lower level, or cause something to move to a lower level:",
        "examples": [
          "The water level in the flooded region has finally begun to drop.",
          "drop away The land drops away (= slopes down) sharply behind the barrier.",
          "We had to drop our prices because of the recession.",
          "drop sharply Oil prices have dropped sharply from their highs of last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop doing or planning something, especially an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to drop yoga and do aerobics instead.",
          "Can you drop what you're doing and help me with this report?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop including someone in a group or team:",
        "examples": [
          "be dropped from He's been dropped from the team because of injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone to a particular place, usually in a car, and leave them there:",
        "examples": [
          "drop someone off They dropped me off at the main entrance.",
          "drop someone at something I dropped him at the library and went shopping.",
          "I'll drop you home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become available for people to buy, listen to, or watch, especially using the internet; to make something available like this:",
        "examples": [
          "It's an exciting time for her, with the tour starting and the record about to drop.",
          "We heard that rapper Dave was about to drop a new album."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small round-shaped amount of liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "drop of I thought I felt a drop of rain.",
          "There were little drops of paint on the kitchen floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of liquid you can drink:",
        "examples": [
          "a drop more I'll have a drop more juice, please.",
          "just a drop \"Would you like some milk?\" \"Just a drop, please.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "liquid medicine given in very small amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "eye/nose/ear drops"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of sweet food made of sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "fruit/pear drops",
          "chocolate drops"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance from one thing to something lower:",
        "examples": [
          "drop of There's a drop of two metres from the window to the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the amount or level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "drop in The recent drop in magazine subscriptions is causing some concern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of delivering things such as supplies, medicine, etc., often by dropping them from an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "a food drop",
          "make a drop The helicopter made a drop of much-needed supplies to the stranded hikers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which something is left in a place and later collected by someone else, usually a spy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall intentionally or unintentionally, or to let something fall:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She dropped her keys on a table beside the door.",
          "[ I ] The book dropped to the floor.",
          "[ I ] fig. I was so exhausted that I was ready to drop (= to fall down)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or change to a lower level, or to make something lower or less:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The temperature dropped nearly 50 degrees in 24 hours.",
          "[ T ] We are going to have to drop our prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something you were doing or planning to do:",
        "examples": [
          "After winning a pay raise, the union dropped its other demands.",
          "He was dropped from (= taken off) the team because of his grades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "I just felt a drop of rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of falling:",
        "examples": [
          "the airplane's sudden drop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the amount or level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a drop in prices"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A drop is also the distance from one thing to something lower:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a drop of over 150 feet from the top of the Niagara Falls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become lower in level, value, price, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "In November, prices continued to drop while property sale times lengthened.",
          "drop dramatically/sharply/significantly",
          "drop 10%/10 points/10p, etc. Like-for-like sales dropped 8%.",
          "drop by sth The cost of the technology is still high but has dropped by half in the last 6 months.",
          "drop to sth The total volume of the country's crude exports dropped to 10.3 million barrels.",
          "drop below sth Unemployment may drop below the symbolic 1 million mark before long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce something such as a price:",
        "examples": [
          "Many companies will drop prices in order to get your business.",
          "drop sth by £10/10%, etc. The supermarket is dropping the price of its milk by 1p per pint.",
          "drop sth to sth After the house had been on the market for six months, the asking price was dropped to £750,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop doing or planning something:",
        "examples": [
          "drop a case/lawsuit/charge",
          "drop a plan/idea"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop using, making, or providing something:",
        "examples": [
          "A spokesperson for the airline said that it will drop its flights from Denver to Detroit.",
          "The manufacturer recently dropped its distributors in order to sell direct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose a sum of money in a business or game:",
        "examples": [
          "One medium-sized investment bank is known to have dropped $10 million on a single over-the-counter derivative trade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put text, a file, a picture, etc. in a particular place on a computer screen using your mouse:",
        "examples": [
          "Just drag and drop the images into your presentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a mistake, especially by doing something in a careless or stupid way:",
        "examples": [
          "The staffer responsible for finding the right location had dropped the ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the level, value, price, etc. of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a drop in sth Major supermarket chains experienced a drop in sales.",
          "a dramatic/major/sharp drop He warned that stocks could take a sharp drop today.",
          "a 10%/10 point/10p, etc. drop"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dropkick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in rugby or American football, a kick in which the ball is dropped to the ground before being kicked, or points scored by kicking the ball in this way between the goal posts:",
        "examples": [
          "He cut the advantage to two with a drop kick in the 33rd minute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in wrestling (= a sport in which two people fight and try to throw each other to the ground) and some other fighting sports, a move in which a wrestler jumps in the air and kicks their opponent with the bottom part of both feet:",
        "examples": [
          "He disabled him with a running dropkick.",
          "His signature move was the drop kick, in which the wrestler jumps up and boots his opponent with the soles of his feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in rugby or American football, to drop the ball to the ground before kicking it, or to score points by kicking the ball in this way between the goal posts:",
        "examples": [
          "Ellis drop kicked the conversion.",
          "He drop-kicked his way into the crowd's affections.",
          "Teams can score a four-point play if a field goal is dropkicked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in wrestling and some other fighting sports, to jump in the air and kick your opponent with the bottom part of both feet:",
        "examples": [
          "He then drop-kicked him to the floor.",
          "Mixed martial arts involves clinching, pinning, punching, chopping and drop-kicking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dropout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who leaves school, college, or university before completing a qualification, or a person who lives in an unusual way:",
        "examples": [
          "a high school/college dropout",
          "He was a loner and a dropout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in rugby, a way of starting play after it has stopped with a drop kick (= a kick in which the ball is dropped to the ground before being kicked):",
        "examples": [
          "Brooks kicked a 22 drop-out straight into touch.",
          "The referee rightly awarded a 22-metre dropout to the home side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student who leaves school before finishing the course of instruction:",
        "examples": [
          "As a high school dropout he’ll never get a decent job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dropouts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who leaves school, college, or university before completing a qualification, or a person who lives in an unusual way:",
        "examples": [
          "a high school/college dropout",
          "He was a loner and a dropout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in rugby, a way of starting play after it has stopped with a drop kick (= a kick in which the ball is dropped to the ground before being kicked):",
        "examples": [
          "Brooks kicked a 22 drop-out straight into touch.",
          "The referee rightly awarded a 22-metre dropout to the home side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student who leaves school before finishing the course of instruction:",
        "examples": [
          "As a high school dropout he’ll never get a decent job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dropped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dropping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "droppings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "solid waste produced by animals and birds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "excrement produced by animals or birds:",
        "examples": [
          "We found mouse droppings in the garage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "liquid medicine given in very small amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "eye/nose/ear drops",
          "She puts drops in her eyes to treat her glaucoma.",
          "Do the eye drops relieve the itching?",
          "The doctor gave me a prescription for some ear drops.",
          "The condition is usually treated with ear drops.",
          "The pharmacist recommended saline nose drops."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drought": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long period when there is little or no rain:",
        "examples": [
          "This year (a) severe drought has ruined the crops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long period when there is little or no rain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "droughts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long period when there is little or no rain:",
        "examples": [
          "This year (a) severe drought has ruined the crops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long period when there is little or no rain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drove": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of drive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of animals, especially cattle or sheep, moving from one place to another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group, especially of people, moving towards a place or doing something together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "droves of Every summer droves of sightseers crowd the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move farm animals on foot from one place to another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of drive",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "droves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large group, especially of people, moving towards a place or doing something together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "droves of Every summer droves of sightseers crowd the city.",
          "in droves Fans came in droves to see her concerts.",
          "The show has been attracting audiences in droves.",
          "Doctors and nurses have been leaving the profession in droves.",
          "In July and August these gardens attract droves of visitors.",
          "Donors showed up in droves to give blood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Local reporters arrived in droves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to die by being unable to breathe underwater, or to cause a person or animal to die like this:",
        "examples": [
          "He drowned in a boating accident.",
          "Many animals were drowned by the tidal wave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover or be covered, especially with a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "A whole valley was drowned when the river was dammed.",
          "drown something in something disapproving He drowned his food in tomato sauce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die by being under water and unable to breathe, or to kill someone by causing this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He drowned in a boating accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or experience too much of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ always + adv/prep ] drowning in debt/sorrow"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drowned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die by being unable to breathe underwater, or to cause a person or animal to die like this:",
        "examples": [
          "He drowned in a boating accident.",
          "Many animals were drowned by the tidal wave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover or be covered, especially with a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "A whole valley was drowned when the river was dammed.",
          "drown something in something disapproving He drowned his food in tomato sauce."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drowning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "death caused by being underwater and not being able to breathe, or a case when this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "There were three drownings in the lake last year.",
          "death by drowning"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drowns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to die by being unable to breathe underwater, or to cause a person or animal to die like this:",
        "examples": [
          "He drowned in a boating accident.",
          "Many animals were drowned by the tidal wave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover or be covered, especially with a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "A whole valley was drowned when the river was dammed.",
          "drown something in something disapproving He drowned his food in tomato sauce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die by being under water and unable to breathe, or to kill someone by causing this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He drowned in a boating accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or experience too much of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ always + adv/prep ] drowning in debt/sorrow"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drowsy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "being in a state between sleeping and being awake:",
        "examples": [
          "The room is so warm it's making me feel drowsy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling sleepy esp. when it is not the usual time to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "The room is so warm it’s making me drowsy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drudge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has to work hard at boring and unpleasant tasks and who is not respected by other people :",
        "examples": [
          "I feel like a real drudge - I've done nothing but clean all day!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drug": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any natural or artificially made chemical that is used as a medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "anti-cancer/fertility/pain-killing drugs",
          "prescription drug We may need to try a prescription drug to treat your migraines if regular paracetamol is not working.",
          "take a drug He takes several drugs for his condition.",
          "Are you currently taking any drugs?",
          "drug therapy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any natural or artificially made chemical that is taken for pleasure, to improve someone's performance of an activity, or because a person cannot stop using it:",
        "examples": [
          "illegal drugs",
          "drug addict His father was a drug addict.",
          "drug addiction She was in treatment for drug addiction.",
          "drug abuse She has a history of drug abuse.",
          "drug overdose His son died of a drug overdose.",
          "on drugs She began to suspect that her son was on drugs.",
          "take drugs She didn't drink or take drugs.",
          "do drugs informal They don't drink, smoke, or do drugs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any activity that you cannot stop doing:",
        "examples": [
          "Work is a drug for him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person or animal a chemical that causes them to lose feeling, change their behaviour, or become unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "The killer confessed that he often drugged his victims before he killed them.",
          "He admitted to drugging horses during his racing career.",
          "She was heavily drugged to ease the pain.",
          "be drugged up to the eyeballs UK informal We visited her in hospital but she was drugged up to the eyeballs (= had been given a lot of drugs) and I don't think she even knew we were there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any chemical that is used as a medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "over-the-counter/prescription drugs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical or other substance that is illegally used, sometimes to improve performance in an activity or because a person cannot stop using it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person or animal a chemical that causes a loss of feeling or the condition of being unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "He couldn’t talk to us because he had been drugged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural or artificially made substance that is used as a medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "an anti-cancer drug",
          "The state is grappling for ways to curb rising drug costs in its $1 billion Medicaid drug budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural or artificially made substance, especially one that is illegal, which is taken for pleasure, to improve performance in an activity, or because someone is addicted (= cannot stop taking it):",
        "examples": [
          "a banned/illegal drug",
          "take/abuse drugs He admitted abusing drugs and alcohol his entire adult life before ending up in jail."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drugged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drugging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drugs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any natural or artificially made chemical that is used as a medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "anti-cancer/fertility/pain-killing drugs",
          "prescription drug We may need to try a prescription drug to treat your migraines if regular paracetamol is not working.",
          "take a drug He takes several drugs for his condition.",
          "Are you currently taking any drugs?",
          "drug therapy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any natural or artificially made chemical that is taken for pleasure, to improve someone's performance of an activity, or because a person cannot stop using it:",
        "examples": [
          "illegal drugs",
          "drug addict His father was a drug addict.",
          "drug addiction She was in treatment for drug addiction.",
          "drug abuse She has a history of drug abuse.",
          "drug overdose His son died of a drug overdose.",
          "on drugs She began to suspect that her son was on drugs.",
          "take drugs She didn't drink or take drugs.",
          "do drugs informal They don't drink, smoke, or do drugs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any activity that you cannot stop doing:",
        "examples": [
          "Work is a drug for him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person or animal a chemical that causes them to lose feeling, change their behaviour, or become unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "The killer confessed that he often drugged his victims before he killed them.",
          "He admitted to drugging horses during his racing career.",
          "She was heavily drugged to ease the pain.",
          "be drugged up to the eyeballs UK informal We visited her in hospital but she was drugged up to the eyeballs (= had been given a lot of drugs) and I don't think she even knew we were there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any chemical that is used as a medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "over-the-counter/prescription drugs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical or other substance that is illegally used, sometimes to improve performance in an activity or because a person cannot stop using it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person or animal a chemical that causes a loss of feeling or the condition of being unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "He couldn’t talk to us because he had been drugged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural or artificially made substance that is used as a medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "an anti-cancer drug",
          "The state is grappling for ways to curb rising drug costs in its $1 billion Medicaid drug budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural or artificially made substance, especially one that is illegal, which is taken for pleasure, to improve performance in an activity, or because someone is addicted (= cannot stop taking it):",
        "examples": [
          "a banned/illegal drug",
          "take/abuse drugs He admitted abusing drugs and alcohol his entire adult life before ending up in jail."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drugstore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shop where you can buy medicines, make-up, and other things such as chocolate",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a store that sells medicines and usually other goods, esp. products relating to cleaning and caring for the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a store where you can buy medicines, beauty products, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Small drugstores may be forced out of business by a cut in payments for Medicaid patients' drugs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "druids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a priest of a religion followed in Britain, Ireland, and France, especially in ancient times",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument, especially one made from a skin stretched over the end of a hollow tube or bowl, played by hitting with the hand or a stick:",
        "examples": [
          "a bass/snare/kettle drum",
          "beat of a drum They danced to the beat of the drums (= sound of the drums being hit)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large tube-like container:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil drum",
          "a five-gallon plastic drum",
          "drum of a drum of radioactive waste"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hollow metal cylinder in a washing machine into which clothes and other things are put for washing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a surface regularly and make a sound like a drum, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "drum something on something She drummed her fingers impatiently on the table.",
          "drum on The rain drummed loudly on the roof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument, usually with a skin stretched over the end of a hollow tube or bowl, played by hitting with the hand or a stick",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, cylindrical container usually used for storing liquids:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil drum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a rhythmic sound by hitting repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "The rain drummed on the tin roof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large container used for storing liquids such as oil and chemicals:",
        "examples": [
          "3000 drums of lethal chemicals have been dumped in the sea.",
          "He will collect 60 to 70 pounds of honey from his 1,500 hives and sell it in 55-gallon drums."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drumbeat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the sound of) a single hit on a drum",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drumbeats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the sound of) a single hit on a drum",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drummer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who plays a drum or a set of drums, especially in a music group",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musician who plays a drum",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drummers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who plays a drum or a set of drums, especially in a music group",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musician who plays a drum",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drumming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument, especially one made from a skin stretched over the end of a hollow tube or bowl, played by hitting with the hand or a stick:",
        "examples": [
          "a bass/snare/kettle drum",
          "beat of a drum They danced to the beat of the drums (= sound of the drums being hit)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large tube-like container:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil drum",
          "a five-gallon plastic drum",
          "drum of a drum of radioactive waste"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hollow metal cylinder in a washing machine into which clothes and other things are put for washing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a surface regularly and make a sound like a drum, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "drum something on something She drummed her fingers impatiently on the table.",
          "drum on The rain drummed loudly on the roof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument, usually with a skin stretched over the end of a hollow tube or bowl, played by hitting with the hand or a stick",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, cylindrical container usually used for storing liquids:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil drum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a rhythmic sound by hitting repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "The rain drummed on the tin roof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large container used for storing liquids such as oil and chemicals:",
        "examples": [
          "3000 drums of lethal chemicals have been dumped in the sea.",
          "He will collect 60 to 70 pounds of honey from his 1,500 hives and sell it in 55-gallon drums."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drums": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument, especially one made from a skin stretched over the end of a hollow tube or bowl, played by hitting with the hand or a stick:",
        "examples": [
          "a bass/snare/kettle drum",
          "beat of a drum They danced to the beat of the drums (= sound of the drums being hit)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large tube-like container:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil drum",
          "a five-gallon plastic drum",
          "drum of a drum of radioactive waste"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hollow metal cylinder in a washing machine into which clothes and other things are put for washing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a surface regularly and make a sound like a drum, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "drum something on something She drummed her fingers impatiently on the table.",
          "drum on The rain drummed loudly on the roof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument, usually with a skin stretched over the end of a hollow tube or bowl, played by hitting with the hand or a stick",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, cylindrical container usually used for storing liquids:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil drum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a rhythmic sound by hitting repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "The rain drummed on the tin roof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large container used for storing liquids such as oil and chemicals:",
        "examples": [
          "3000 drums of lethal chemicals have been dumped in the sea.",
          "He will collect 60 to 70 pounds of honey from his 1,500 hives and sell it in 55-gallon drums."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drumstick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stick for beating a drum",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lower part of the leg of a chicken or similar bird eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "chicken drumsticks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stick for beating a drum",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lower part of the leg of a turkey (= large bird) or chicken eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "turkey drumsticks"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drunk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of drink",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to speak or act in the usual way because of having had too much alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "get drunk He got completely drunk at his sister's wedding.",
          "I'd had a glass of wine but I certainly wasn't drunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is drunk and disorderly, they are committing the crime of behaving badly in public after drinking too much alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with disturbing the peace by being drunk and disorderly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong and unreasonable feeling of being able to control other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accused of arrogance and being drunk with power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who drinks large amounts of alcohol very often and is unable to stop",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of drink",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to behave correctly or as usual because of drinking too much alcohol",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who regularly drinks too much alcohol",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drunkard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who often drinks large amounts of alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "Her husband turned out to be a drunkard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drunkards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of drink",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to speak or act in the usual way because of having had too much alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "get drunk He got completely drunk at his sister's wedding.",
          "I'd had a glass of wine but I certainly wasn't drunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is drunk and disorderly, they are committing the crime of behaving badly in public after drinking too much alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with disturbing the peace by being drunk and disorderly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong and unreasonable feeling of being able to control other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accused of arrogance and being drunk with power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who drinks large amounts of alcohol very often and is unable to stop",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of drink",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to behave correctly or as usual because of drinking too much alcohol",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who regularly drinks too much alcohol",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drunken": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A drunken person is (often) under the influence of alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "She decided to divorce her drunken and violent husband.",
          "The square filled up with drunken baseball fans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a situation in which a lot of alcohol has been drunk:",
        "examples": [
          "drunken brawl Police broke up a drunken brawl outside the pub.",
          "in a drunken stupor He was found in a drunken stupor (= very drunk and asleep)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "under the influence of alcohol, or a situation in which a lot of alcohol has been drunk",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drunkenly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a drunken (= under the influence of alcohol) way:",
        "examples": [
          "He staggered drunkenly towards the door.",
          "He lurched drunkenly to his feet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drunkenness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being drunk (= under the influence of alcohol):",
        "examples": [
          "public drunkenness They want the city to rid the streets of public drunkenness and the resulting crime.",
          "He promised to take away the licences of establishments that serve drunks and encourage drunkenness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drunker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of drink",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to speak or act in the usual way because of having had too much alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "get drunk He got completely drunk at his sister's wedding.",
          "I'd had a glass of wine but I certainly wasn't drunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is drunk and disorderly, they are committing the crime of behaving badly in public after drinking too much alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with disturbing the peace by being drunk and disorderly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong and unreasonable feeling of being able to control other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accused of arrogance and being drunk with power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who drinks large amounts of alcohol very often and is unable to stop",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of drink",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to behave correctly or as usual because of drinking too much alcohol",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who regularly drinks too much alcohol",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "drunks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of drink",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to speak or act in the usual way because of having had too much alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "get drunk He got completely drunk at his sister's wedding.",
          "I'd had a glass of wine but I certainly wasn't drunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is drunk and disorderly, they are committing the crime of behaving badly in public after drinking too much alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with disturbing the peace by being drunk and disorderly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong and unreasonable feeling of being able to control other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accused of arrogance and being drunk with power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who drinks large amounts of alcohol very often and is unable to stop",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of drink",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to behave correctly or as usual because of drinking too much alcohol",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who regularly drinks too much alcohol",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that has no water or other liquid in, on, or around it:",
        "examples": [
          "I hung his wet trousers on the radiator, but they're not dry yet.",
          "These plants grow well in dry soil/a dry climate.",
          "This cake's a bit dry - I think I left it in the oven for too long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe weather or periods of time when no rain falls:",
        "examples": [
          "If it's dry tomorrow I'll cut the grass.",
          "It should be a nice, sunny, dry day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a river or other area of water runs dry, the water gradually disappears from it:",
        "examples": [
          "By this time all the wells had run dry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dry hair or skin does not have enough of the natural oils that make it soft and smooth:",
        "examples": [
          "a shampoo for dry hair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dry bread is plain, without butter, jam, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "All I was offered was a piece of dry bread and an apple!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a book, talk, subject, etc. is dry, it is not interesting.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "without alcoholic drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "a dry wedding",
          "a dry bar",
          "a dry state (= a place that does not allow alcohol)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If wine or other alcoholic drinks are dry, they do not taste sweet:",
        "examples": [
          "dry cider/martini/sherry/wine",
          "On the whole, I like dry wine better than sweet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dry humour is very funny in a way that is clever and not obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "a dry sense of humour",
          "a dry wit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where the conditions are not wet, especially when compared to somewhere where the conditions are wet:",
        "examples": [
          "You're soaked - come into the dry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become dry, or to make something become dry:",
        "examples": [
          "Will this paint dry by tomorrow?",
          "Hang the clothes up to dry.",
          "The fruit is dried in the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dry plates, knives, forks, etc. after they have been washed:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you dry the dishes, Sam?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without water or liquid in, on, or around something:",
        "examples": [
          "Are the clothes dry yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If hair or skin is dry, it lacks natural oils:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have a shampoo for dry hair?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the weather is dry, there is very little water in the air and no chance of rain.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a place) not permitting alcoholic drinks to be sold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not interesting or exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "The book is packed with information but it is a little dry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "amusing in a way that is not obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "a dry wit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become dry, or to remove water from something :",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I can’t go out until my hair dries.",
          "[ T ] The woman dried her hands on a towel and returned to the table.",
          "[ I ] If you don’t keep food covered, it dries out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dryer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine that dries things:",
        "examples": [
          "a hair dryer",
          "a grain dryer",
          "Put those damp clothes in the (tumble) dryer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that dries wet clothes by turning them in hot air",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that makes wet things dry:",
        "examples": [
          "a hair/clothes dryer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dryers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine that dries things:",
        "examples": [
          "a hair dryer",
          "a grain dryer",
          "Put those damp clothes in the (tumble) dryer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that dries wet clothes by turning them in hot air",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that makes wet things dry:",
        "examples": [
          "a hair/clothes dryer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become dry, or to make something become dry:",
        "examples": [
          "Will this paint dry by tomorrow?",
          "Hang the clothes up to dry.",
          "The fruit is dried in the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dry plates, knives, forks, etc. after they have been washed:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you dry the dishes, Sam?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dryly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in an amusing but not obvious way:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks for the warning, Tachi said dryly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "drywall": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "material consisting of two sheets of heavy paper with a layer of plaster between them, used to make walls and ceilings before putting on a top layer of plaster",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fourth letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sign used in the Roman system for the number 500",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a note in Western music:",
        "examples": [
          "in (the key of) D"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a D-shaped area on the edge of the penalty area of a football pitch:",
        "examples": [
          "Players have to stand outside the D when a penalty is being taken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for died: used when giving the dates of someone's birth and death:",
        "examples": [
          "John Winston Lennon (b. 9 October 1940, Liverpool, d. 8 December 1980, New York)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form of would:",
        "examples": [
          "I asked if she'd like to come tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form of had:",
        "examples": [
          "If you'd told me what was wrong I could have helped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fourth letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Western music, the second note in the scale (= series of notes) that begins on the note C, or a set of notes based on this note",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark given for an exam, a course, or a piece of work which shows that your work is thought of as below average and that it needs improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "I can’t believe I got a D in history last semester."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the Roman numeral for the number 500",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with two parts, or combining two things:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything he says has a dual meaning.",
          "dual purpose This room has a dual purpose, serving as both a study and a dining room.",
          "dual role the dual role of chairman and chief executive"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two sets of controls in a vehicle, one for the person who is learning to operate the vehicle and one for the teacher:",
        "examples": [
          "The aircraft was equipped with dual controls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the nationality or citizenship of two countries at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "She has dual British and American nationality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a road that is a single carriageway (= a road that has one strip for traffic going in each direction, with nothing to separate them) into a dual carriageway (= a road that has an area of land in the middle, dividing the rows of traffic that are moving in opposite directions):",
        "examples": [
          "The Scottish government was warned that fully dualling the road could take around a decade and cost over £7billion.",
          "Local people have campaigned for more of the A64 between York and Scarborough to be dualled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having two parts, or combining two things:",
        "examples": [
          "This room serves a dual purpose – it’s both a study and a guest room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone with dual citizenship is a citizen of two countries at the same time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having two parts, features, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "In June, he bowed to shareholder pressure and split his dual role as chief executive and chairman.",
          "With more families requiring dual incomes, people have less time to shop and run errands.",
          "All cars manufactured after 1998 are required to have dual airbags."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "duality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of combining two different things:",
        "examples": [
          "His poems reveal the duality of his nature, the joy and hope, the fear and despair."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dub": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give something or someone a particular name, especially describing what you think of it, him, or her:",
        "examples": [
          "She was dubbed by the newspapers \"the Angel of Death\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a man the rank of knight, an honour given by a British king or queen, in a special ceremony that involves touching his shoulders with a sword:",
        "examples": [
          "King John knighted him and dubbed him Sir Richard Plantagenet.",
          "After the Battle of Cape St Vincent in 1797, Nelson was dubbed a Knight of the Bath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the sounds and speech on a film or television programme, especially to a different language:",
        "examples": [
          "dub something into something They bought American TV programmes and dubbed them into Italian.",
          "I'd rather watch a film with subtitles than one dubbed into English.",
          "be dubbed over To conceal his identity, the man's voice has been dubbed over (= an actor speaks his words)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style of music or poetry connected with reggae in which the main part of the tune is removed and various special effects are added",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something or someone a particular name, esp. describing what you think of that person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "At age 21 Ella Fitzgerald was dubbed \"The First Lady of Swing.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use different voices, sounds, or images in a movie, television program, recording, etc., to replace others made originally or as added parts:",
        "examples": [
          "She is no singer, and her rock ’n’ roll numbers were dubbed.",
          "The scenery is dubbed into the CD-ROM movie using computer-graphics software."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dubai": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the seven emirates (= states ruled by an emir) that make up the United Arab Emirates",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Dubai",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dubbed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dubious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thought not to be completely true or not able to be trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "These claims are dubious and not scientifically proven.",
          "He has been associated with some dubious characters.",
          "dubious distinction Ruth Ellis has the dubious (= bad) distinction of being the last woman to be hanged in Britain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling doubt or not feeling certain:",
        "examples": [
          "dubious about I'm dubious about his promises to change his ways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "probably not true or not completely true; doubtful:",
        "examples": [
          "The team had the dubious distinction of ranking 31st in the league."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dubious can also mean not to be trusted, or not completely moral:",
        "examples": [
          "a dubious character"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dublin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of the Republic of Ireland, situated in the northeast of the country, on the coast:",
        "examples": [
          "A huge crowd greeted the team back in Dublin.",
          "New York, Dublin, Paris, Frankfurt and Amsterdam were favourite destinations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of the northeast of the Republic of Ireland that was a county (= an area with its own local government) until 1994:",
        "examples": [
          "The Magdalene Sisters is set in Dublin county in 1964.",
          "She was brought up in County Dublin and educated at a convent school."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "duchess": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the title of) a woman who is married to a duke or who has the rank of duke:",
        "examples": [
          "the Duchess of Kent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some countries) the title of a woman who has a very high social rank, or who is the wife of a duke, or the person of that rank",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "duck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bird that lives by water and has webbed feet (= feet with skin between the toes), a short neck, and a large beak:",
        "examples": [
          "The ducks started quacking loudly when we threw them some bread.",
          "a duck pond"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the meat of this bird:",
        "examples": [
          "We had roast duck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly way of talking to someone you like:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] Come and sit beside me, duck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a score of 0:",
        "examples": [
          "for a duck I was out for a duck (= having scored 0).",
          "He's had a bad run of form, with three ducks in five innings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your head or the top part of your body quickly down, especially to avoid being hit:",
        "examples": [
          "duck down I saw the ball hurtling towards me and ducked down.",
          "duck your head Duck your head or you'll bang it on the doorframe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push someone underwater for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "The boys were splashing around and ducking each other in the pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly to a place, especially in order not to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "duck into When he saw them coming, he ducked into a doorway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid answering a question or dealing with a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He has ducked questions about whether he intends to continue in office.",
          "She became known as an executive who didn't duck hard decisions.",
          "The press accused the prime minister of ducking the issue.",
          "They have a legal duty not to duck their responsibilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bird that lives by water and has short legs with webbed feet (= feet with toes joined by skin), or the meat of this bird",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your head or the top part of your body quickly down, esp. to avoid being hit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Duck your head or you’ll bang it on the door frame.",
          "[ I ] She ducked below the surface of the rippling water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To duck is also to move quickly to a place, esp. in order not to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] When he saw them coming, he ducked into a store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To duck a subject or question is to avoid it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He accused the president of ducking the issue of campaign finance reform."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ducked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your head or the top part of your body quickly down, especially to avoid being hit:",
        "examples": [
          "duck down I saw the ball hurtling towards me and ducked down.",
          "duck your head Duck your head or you'll bang it on the doorframe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push someone underwater for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "The boys were splashing around and ducking each other in the pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly to a place, especially in order not to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "duck into When he saw them coming, he ducked into a doorway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid answering a question or dealing with a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He has ducked questions about whether he intends to continue in office.",
          "She became known as an executive who didn't duck hard decisions.",
          "The press accused the prime minister of ducking the issue.",
          "They have a legal duty not to duck their responsibilities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ducking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act or period of going below the surface of water:",
        "examples": [
          "get a ducking The boat turned over and we all got a ducking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ducklings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young duck, or its flesh when used as food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ducks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bird that lives by water and has webbed feet (= feet with skin between the toes), a short neck, and a large beak:",
        "examples": [
          "The ducks started quacking loudly when we threw them some bread.",
          "a duck pond"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the meat of this bird:",
        "examples": [
          "We had roast duck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly way of talking to someone you like:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] Come and sit beside me, duck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a score of 0:",
        "examples": [
          "for a duck I was out for a duck (= having scored 0).",
          "He's had a bad run of form, with three ducks in five innings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your head or the top part of your body quickly down, especially to avoid being hit:",
        "examples": [
          "duck down I saw the ball hurtling towards me and ducked down.",
          "duck your head Duck your head or you'll bang it on the doorframe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push someone underwater for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "The boys were splashing around and ducking each other in the pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly to a place, especially in order not to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "duck into When he saw them coming, he ducked into a doorway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid answering a question or dealing with a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He has ducked questions about whether he intends to continue in office.",
          "She became known as an executive who didn't duck hard decisions.",
          "The press accused the prime minister of ducking the issue.",
          "They have a legal duty not to duck their responsibilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bird that lives by water and has short legs with webbed feet (= feet with toes joined by skin), or the meat of this bird",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your head or the top part of your body quickly down, esp. to avoid being hit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Duck your head or you’ll bang it on the door frame.",
          "[ I ] She ducked below the surface of the rippling water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To duck is also to move quickly to a place, esp. in order not to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] When he saw them coming, he ducked into a store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To duck a subject or question is to avoid it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He accused the president of ducking the issue of campaign finance reform."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ducky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a friendly way of talking to someone you like:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] Hello, ducky, how are you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a duck (= a water bird with webbed feet and a large beak), especially a toy duck for a child to play with in the bath:",
        "examples": [
          "rubber ducky Do you want your rubber ducky?",
          "I saw a ducky and a horsey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent or very pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Life has been ducky since she got out of the hospital.",
          "What a ducky little room!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "duct": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tube or pipe that carries liquid or air, especially in and out of buildings or through the body:",
        "examples": [
          "A draft came in through the ventilation ducts.",
          "The milk ducts in the breast can sometimes become blocked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube or pipe in a building that carries liquid or air or protects wires:",
        "examples": [
          "Air conditioning requires ventilating ducts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A duct is also a narrow tube in the body that carries a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "tear ducts"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ducts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tube or pipe that carries liquid or air, especially in and out of buildings or through the body:",
        "examples": [
          "A draft came in through the ventilation ducts.",
          "The milk ducts in the breast can sometimes become blocked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube or pipe in a building that carries liquid or air or protects wires:",
        "examples": [
          "Air conditioning requires ventilating ducts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A duct is also a narrow tube in the body that carries a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "tear ducts"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dud": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that has no value or that does not work:",
        "examples": [
          "Are there any more batteries? This one's a dud.",
          "He's made eleven movies in the last 20 years and not one has been a dud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not working or not having any value:",
        "examples": [
          "A customer had tried to pay with a dud cheque (= one for which a bank will not give money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not successful or is of little value:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie turned out to be a dud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is of no value or that does not work:",
        "examples": [
          "So what makes a good investment and what makes a dud?",
          "Five years ago I bought a dishwasher that proved to be a dud from the start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of no use or value:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank accepted 62 cents on the dollar to get the dud loans off its books."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man:",
        "examples": [
          "Some dude just asked me if I knew you.",
          "[ as form of address ] Dude, where were you last night?",
          "cool dude Jason was one cool dude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any man, or one who comes from a city and dresses in a stylish way",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dudes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man:",
        "examples": [
          "Some dude just asked me if I knew you.",
          "[ as form of address ] Dude, where were you last night?",
          "cool dude Jason was one cool dude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any man, or one who comes from a city and dresses in a stylish way",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "duds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that has no value or that does not work:",
        "examples": [
          "Are there any more batteries? This one's a dud.",
          "He's made eleven movies in the last 20 years and not one has been a dud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not working or not having any value:",
        "examples": [
          "A customer had tried to pay with a dud cheque (= one for which a bank will not give money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not successful or is of little value:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie turned out to be a dud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is of no value or that does not work:",
        "examples": [
          "So what makes a good investment and what makes a dud?",
          "Five years ago I bought a dishwasher that proved to be a dud from the start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of no use or value:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank accepted 62 cents on the dollar to get the dud loans off its books."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "due": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "expected to happen, arrive, etc. at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "What time is the next bus due?",
          "due to The package is due to arrive tomorrow.",
          "The next meeting is due to be held in three months' time.",
          "Their first baby is due in January."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a suitable time in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "You will receive notification of the results in due course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of her unhappiness is due to boredom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "owed as a debt or as a right:",
        "examples": [
          "be due The rent is due (= should be paid) at the end of the month.",
          "When is the next payment due?",
          "due to someone Our thanks are due to everyone.",
          "£50 is due me from the people I worked for last month.",
          "due care and attention UK He was found to have been driving without due (= the necessary) care and attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to expect, need, or have the right to have something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm due for a promotion soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when you are praising someone for something good they have done, although you dislike other things about them:",
        "examples": [
          "He failed again, but to give him his due, he did try hard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official payments that you make to an organization you belong to:",
        "examples": [
          "Members of the society pay £1,000 in annual dues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a direction that is straight towards the south, north, west, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "From here, you go due east until you get to the Interstate.",
          "The ancient city of Rajgir is due northeast of Bodh Gaya."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "owed as a debt or as a right:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m due a refund for the sweater I returned.",
          "Our thanks are due to everyone who gave so generously.",
          "The rent is now due (= should be paid)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expected (to happen, arrive, etc.) at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "What time is the next train due?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The meeting is now due to take place next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Due to can mean because of:",
        "examples": [
          "Due to computer problems, the checks will be late.",
          "The flight was canceled due to bad weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "according to the usual custom or the correct process:",
        "examples": [
          "Phillips took due note of the key statistics.",
          "In due course the business became a real money maker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of north, south, east, or west) exactly, straight:",
        "examples": [
          "They headed due north."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount that is due on a particular date has to be paid on that date:",
        "examples": [
          "become/come/fall due A £110m interest payment to bondholders falls due on March 25.",
          "due on/by sth More than $2.15 billion of its outstanding loans are due by the end of this year.",
          "The loan carries an interest rate of 7.625% per annum and is due and payable on January 31."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you are due something, it is owed to you as a right:",
        "examples": [
          "After 3 years employment, I'll be due 3 weeks vacation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone is due to do something, they are expected to do it or going to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "He had been due to become technical director, but the company was taken over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expected to happen, arrive, etc. at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "due on/by sth Applications are due by noon next Wednesday.",
          "be due to do sth The tribunal is due to meet this week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "duel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a formal fight using guns or swords, arranged between two people as a way of deciding an argument:",
        "examples": [
          "fight a duel over The two men fought a duel over the lady.",
          "challenged to a duel The composer Strauss was once challenged to a duel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult competition in which both sides show a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "duel for Rival graffiti artists spray-paint over each other's names in a duel for supremacy.",
          "Polls show that the two candidates are in a close duel for the Republican nomination.",
          "locked in a duel The two boxers are locked in a duel for the championship title."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the past, when two people duelled , they had a formal fight, using guns or swords, in order to decide an argument:",
        "examples": [
          "He duelled with a sword when his ammunition ran out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete against someone in a race, game, or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "For three-quarters of the race the pair duelled at the front.",
          "duel for The two men are duelling for a place in the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to argue with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "duel over I can see now why people have duelled over questions of attribution.",
          "He'd spent long hours verbally dueling with Senate Democrats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal fight, using guns or swords (= weapons with long, sharp blades), arranged esp. in the past between two people to decide an argument",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dueling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the official payments that you make to an organization you belong to:",
        "examples": [
          "Members of the society pay £1,000 in annual dues.",
          "There are monthly dues of £20.",
          "These are the sort of people who pay their annual dues but don't show up for meetings.",
          "The organization is largely funded through membership dues.",
          "Union dues are collected through payroll deductions.",
          "Members pay yearly dues to cover a range of services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official payments you make to an organization that you belong to:",
        "examples": [
          "Members of the club pay $50 in annual dues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the payments that someone makes in order to belong to an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "association/club/union dues The law guarantees that no worker can be forced to join a union, or pay union dues, to get or keep a job.",
          "annual/monthly/quarterly dues",
          "The organization's largest revenue source is membership dues, and members currently pay $49 a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the payments a ship owner makes for using a port:",
        "examples": [
          "Dues for entering the port are calculated based upon the registered net tonnage of the vessel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "orders for products that are not available at the time of the order:",
        "examples": [
          "They are not currently recording dues, so there's no point in ordering things that are out of stock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "duet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a song or other piece of music sung or played by two people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "two people who sing or play musical instruments together, or a piece of music written for two people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "duets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a song or other piece of music sung or played by two people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "two people who sing or play musical instruments together, or a piece of music written for two people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "duff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bad, not useful, or not working:",
        "examples": [
          "He's directed so many movies that you might expect a few duff ones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's bottom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop being lazy and start doing something, or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Get off your duff and start working."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pregnant:",
        "examples": [
          "Two days before I was due to have an appointment with the doctor, I found out I was up the duff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal farm animals by changing the brand (= owner's mark) on them, or to steal goods by changing their appearance",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "duffel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tube-shaped cloth bag with a circular bottom and a thick string at the top that is used to close it and carry it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long bag used for carrying clothes, etc. when you are travelling",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong bag with a round bottom, often with a string or strap at the top that is used to close it and to carry it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "duffle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tube-shaped cloth bag with a circular bottom and a thick string at the top that is used to close it and carry it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long bag used for carrying clothes, etc. when you are travelling",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong bag with a round bottom, often with a string or strap at the top that is used to close it and to carry it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dug": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of dig",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of dig",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dugout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shelter, usually for soldiers, made by digging a hole in the ground and covering it:",
        "examples": [
          "The dugouts were soon filled with mud that came up to the soldiers' ankles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shelter for the members of a team and people who train them, at the side of a sports field:",
        "examples": [
          "The manager sprinted out of the dugout to protest against the decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small light boat made by cutting out the middle of a tree trunk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shelter where baseball players sit when they are not on the field",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dui": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for driving under the influence: the crime of operating a motor vehicle while being affected by alcohol or other drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "He was arrested the next day for DUI.",
          "He explained that DUI incidents involve not only alcohol and illegal drugs but also medication."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a conviction (= an occasion when someone is found guilty) for the crime of operating a motor vehicle while being affected by alcohol or other drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "In the past I have worked for bosses who have had DUIs.",
          "This was his third DUI in five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for driving under the influence (= driving while affected by more than the legal amount of alcohol)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "duke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man of very high rank in a country, or the ruler of a small independent country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight with fists (= closed hands):",
        "examples": [
          "In the opening scene, Bond and his adversary are duking it out on top of a train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete or argue against each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Smaller universities could lose out if they have to duke it out for funding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some countries) a title of a man who has a very high social rank or who is the ruler of a small, independent country, or the person himself",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dukes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man of very high rank in a country, or the ruler of a small independent country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight with fists (= closed hands):",
        "examples": [
          "In the opening scene, Bond and his adversary are duking it out on top of a train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete or argue against each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Smaller universities could lose out if they have to duke it out for funding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some countries) a title of a man who has a very high social rank or who is the ruler of a small, independent country, or the person himself",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dull": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not interesting or exciting in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "She wrote dull, respectable articles for the local newspaper.",
          "deadly dull He's pleasant enough, but deadly dull."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not clear, bright, or shiny:",
        "examples": [
          "The bird is a dull yellow colour.",
          "dull glow We could just see a dull glow given off by the fire's last embers.",
          "Her eyes looked dull, as if she was half asleep.",
          "How can I make my dull hair more shiny?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of weather, sky) cloudy, with the sun not shining:",
        "examples": [
          "The first day of our holiday was dull.",
          "It was a dull, cloudy day.",
          "The beach didn't look so pretty under dull skies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dull knife or blade is not sharp:",
        "examples": [
          "To remove the wax, let it harden, then scrape it off with a dull knife.",
          "The blade was too dull to cut through the meat.",
          "He fought so fiercely that his sword became dull."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dull sound or pain is not sharp or clear:",
        "examples": [
          "dull thud I heard a dull thud from the kitchen and realized she must have fainted.",
          "The dull rumble of traffic woke her.",
          "dull ache She felt a dull ache at the back of her head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not intelligent",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something such as a feeling less sharp and strong, or to become less sharp and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people use alcohol to dull their pain.",
          "The medication dulled her senses.",
          "There was no way to dull the noise of the bombardment.",
          "My sight may have dulled, but my other senses are sharper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make something become less clear, bright, or shiny:",
        "examples": [
          "Layers of resin applied to the painting had dulled its colour.",
          "Often a diamond ring has been dulled by skin oils, soap, and cosmetics.",
          "The light in his eyes dulled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a knife or blade less sharp, or to become less sharp:",
        "examples": [
          "All he had with him was a notebook and a dulled pocket knife.",
          "He produced a rusty old blade that had dulled long ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not interesting or exciting; boring:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the courtroom events were dull and routine.",
          "The lecture was dry, dull, and full of statistics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not clear, bright, or shiny:",
        "examples": [
          "The day started off dull and overcast with a threat of showers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of sound or pain) not sharp or clear:",
        "examples": [
          "a dull knife",
          "I heard a dull thud from the kitchen.",
          "She felt a dull ache at the back of her head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less sharp or clear:",
        "examples": [
          "Lack of sleep will dull your reflexes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a situation in which business activity is slow:",
        "examples": [
          "Trading was dull as investors were sidelined because of a lack of good news.",
          "The earnings outlook is dull."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dullard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "duly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the correct way or at the correct time; as expected:",
        "examples": [
          "He knew he had been wrong, and duly apologized.",
          "duly oblige She asked for his autograph and he duly obliged by signing her programme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the correct way or at the correct time:",
        "examples": [
          "duly elected officials",
          "Duly signed by the president, the bill will become law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the way that is correct or expected according to the law or rules:",
        "examples": [
          "Each Director shall hold office for a term of three years or until a successor is duly elected.",
          "duly executed/authorized/registered This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Fund and is a legal, valid, and binding agreement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dumb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to speak:",
        "examples": [
          "Children like this used to be described as \"deaf and dumb\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "temporarily unable to speak, for example because you are very surprised or shocked:",
        "examples": [
          "be struck dumb She was struck dumb by what she had seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stupid :",
        "examples": [
          "Are they brave or just dumb?",
          "What a dumb idea!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dumb device cannot connect to the internet, or cannot operate independently using computer technology:",
        "examples": [
          "Radio receivers were dumb devices - copper coils, essentially.",
          "The kit turns a dumb bomb into a smart bomb by attaching a GPS system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t say anything – just act/play dumb (= pretend to be stupid or not to know something)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "permanently or temporarily unable to speak",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dumber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to speak:",
        "examples": [
          "Children like this used to be described as \"deaf and dumb\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "temporarily unable to speak, for example because you are very surprised or shocked:",
        "examples": [
          "be struck dumb She was struck dumb by what she had seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stupid :",
        "examples": [
          "Are they brave or just dumb?",
          "What a dumb idea!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dumb device cannot connect to the internet, or cannot operate independently using computer technology:",
        "examples": [
          "Radio receivers were dumb devices - copper coils, essentially.",
          "The kit turns a dumb bomb into a smart bomb by attaching a GPS system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t say anything – just act/play dumb (= pretend to be stupid or not to know something)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "permanently or temporarily unable to speak",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dumbest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to speak:",
        "examples": [
          "Children like this used to be described as \"deaf and dumb\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "temporarily unable to speak, for example because you are very surprised or shocked:",
        "examples": [
          "be struck dumb She was struck dumb by what she had seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stupid :",
        "examples": [
          "Are they brave or just dumb?",
          "What a dumb idea!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dumb device cannot connect to the internet, or cannot operate independently using computer technology:",
        "examples": [
          "Radio receivers were dumb devices - copper coils, essentially.",
          "The kit turns a dumb bomb into a smart bomb by attaching a GPS system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t say anything – just act/play dumb (= pretend to be stupid or not to know something)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "permanently or temporarily unable to speak",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dummies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large model of a human, especially one used to show clothes in a shop:",
        "examples": [
          "the dummies in the store windows",
          "a ventriloquist's dummy",
          "UK a shop dummy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not real and is used for practice or to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "The device is not a real bomb but a dummy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some sports, especially football, an act of pretending to kick or hit the ball in a particular direction, in order to deceive the other players",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smooth rubber or plastic object that is given to a baby to suck in order to comfort it and make it stop crying",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid or silly person:",
        "examples": [
          "You dummy - you don't know the answer!",
          "Only a dummy would ignore the safety warnings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not real:",
        "examples": [
          "an enormous dummy perfume bottle in the shop window"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in games such as football or rugby, to pretend to kick or move a ball in a particular direction but instead do something completely different, in order to deceive the opposing team's players:",
        "examples": [
          "Adams' cross was dummied by Novo at the front post, allowing Smith to score from close range."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large model of a human:",
        "examples": [
          "They use crash-test dummies in order to improve safety equipment in cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid or silly person:",
        "examples": [
          "Taxpayers are not dummies, and they are going to know how politicians are trying to fool them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not real but having a similar appearance to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "They set up a dummy corporation to try to hide their identities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large model of a person, especially one used to show clothes in a store:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want costumes or makeup to look really good, you can put it on a dummy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something made to look real, used especially to test people's reaction to it:",
        "examples": [
          "The display case was filled with test packages and dummies to simulate the presence of food products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made to seem real:",
        "examples": [
          "He created a dummy magazine to show to potential publishers.",
          "To meet their monthly targets, salespeople placed dummy orders from friendly customers, cancelling them later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a company that is created in order to hide information, especially about who owns its assets:",
        "examples": [
          "The agents set up dummy companies, acquire advanced computers, and then they quietly fold and go home, taking their hardware with them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dummy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large model of a human, especially one used to show clothes in a shop:",
        "examples": [
          "the dummies in the store windows",
          "a ventriloquist's dummy",
          "UK a shop dummy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not real and is used for practice or to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "The device is not a real bomb but a dummy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some sports, especially football, an act of pretending to kick or hit the ball in a particular direction, in order to deceive the other players",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smooth rubber or plastic object that is given to a baby to suck in order to comfort it and make it stop crying",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid or silly person:",
        "examples": [
          "You dummy - you don't know the answer!",
          "Only a dummy would ignore the safety warnings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not real:",
        "examples": [
          "an enormous dummy perfume bottle in the shop window"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in games such as football or rugby, to pretend to kick or move a ball in a particular direction but instead do something completely different, in order to deceive the opposing team's players:",
        "examples": [
          "Adams' cross was dummied by Novo at the front post, allowing Smith to score from close range."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large model of a human:",
        "examples": [
          "They use crash-test dummies in order to improve safety equipment in cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid or silly person:",
        "examples": [
          "Taxpayers are not dummies, and they are going to know how politicians are trying to fool them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not real but having a similar appearance to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "They set up a dummy corporation to try to hide their identities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large model of a person, especially one used to show clothes in a store:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want costumes or makeup to look really good, you can put it on a dummy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something made to look real, used especially to test people's reaction to it:",
        "examples": [
          "The display case was filled with test packages and dummies to simulate the presence of food products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made to seem real:",
        "examples": [
          "He created a dummy magazine to show to potential publishers.",
          "To meet their monthly targets, salespeople placed dummy orders from friendly customers, cancelling them later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a company that is created in order to hide information, especially about who owns its assets:",
        "examples": [
          "The agents set up dummy companies, acquire advanced computers, and then they quietly fold and go home, taking their hardware with them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dump": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put down or drop something in a careless way:",
        "examples": [
          "He came in with four shopping bags and dumped them on the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something unwanted, especially by leaving it in a place where it is not allowed to be:",
        "examples": [
          "Toxic chemicals continue to be dumped into the river.",
          "Several old cars had been dumped near the beach.",
          "The tax was so unpopular that the government decided to dump it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell unwanted goods very cheaply, usually in other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "dump something on someone/something They accused the West of dumping out-of-date medicines on developing countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move information from a computer's memory to another place or device",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly end a romantic relationship you have been having with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "If he's so awful, why don't you just dump him?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports, to pass the ball a short distance to another player in your team:",
        "examples": [
          "dump something off He moved right before dumping off a short pass to the running back.",
          "He dribbled under the basket and dumped off the ball to the centre.",
          "dump something to someone He dumped the ball to a back or tight end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, to hit the puck far into the opposing team's area:",
        "examples": [
          "He dumps the puck in the corner and goes for a change.",
          "Teams can't simply dump the puck into the other team's zone and chase it down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, to hit the ball into some water or a bunker (= an area filled with sand):",
        "examples": [
          "She dumped her second shot in the water at the 10th.",
          "He hit his pitch shot too casually and dumped his ball into the bunker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in volleyball, to push the ball over the net on the second touch, rather than sending it to another team member:",
        "examples": [
          "When the opponent’s defence are scrambling to get into position is a great time for the setter to dump the ball in the middle of the court.",
          "An important part of your setting game is knowing the perfect time to set dump.",
          "To successfully setter dump you have to be able to fool the opponent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people are allowed to leave their rubbish:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to clean out the basement and take everything I don't want to the dump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very unpleasant and unattractive place:",
        "examples": [
          "This town is a complete dump!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where things of a particular type are stored, especially by an army:",
        "examples": [
          "an ammunition/arms/weapons/food dump"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of moving information from a computer's memory to another place or device",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in volleyball, an attack by the setter in which the ball is pushed over the net on the second touch rather than sent to another team member:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to be ready for dumps every time the opponent is attacking.",
          "Deception is the key, so the opponent won’t see your dump coming.",
          "While a setter dump is fine in regular volleyball, in beach volleyball it is against the rules.",
          "The UCLA setter tried a dump shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put down or drop something heavy without caring where it goes, or to get rid of something or someone no longer wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship was accused of dumping garbage overboard.",
          "She missed too many rehearsals and was dumped from the cast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people are allowed to leave their garbage:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to bring household garbage to the town dump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A dump is also any place that is messy or that you do not like because it is of low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Why are you staying in this dump?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop using or supporting something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The group has dumped plans for a giant US takeover after ruling that difficult stock market conditions would prevent it raising the cash.",
          "The star was dumped by the record label after a string of failures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell goods so cheaply in another country that companies in that country cannot compete fairly:",
        "examples": [
          "The Commerce Department announced punitive tariffs against foreign paper manufacturers accused of dumping goods in the US below cost.",
          "dump on sth The producers of the goods are claiming that foreign manufacturers are dumping on the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell large amounts of something that you do not want to keep:",
        "examples": [
          "As the stock rose, he dumped his shares, making $160,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something away in a place that is not suitable or allowed by law:",
        "examples": [
          "Often the toxic waste is dumped in local rivers or burned, increasing health and environmental problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move information from a computer's memory in order to store it:",
        "examples": [
          "Dump all the data onto an external hard drive as a backup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dumped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put down or drop something in a careless way:",
        "examples": [
          "He came in with four shopping bags and dumped them on the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something unwanted, especially by leaving it in a place where it is not allowed to be:",
        "examples": [
          "Toxic chemicals continue to be dumped into the river.",
          "Several old cars had been dumped near the beach.",
          "The tax was so unpopular that the government decided to dump it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell unwanted goods very cheaply, usually in other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "dump something on someone/something They accused the West of dumping out-of-date medicines on developing countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move information from a computer's memory to another place or device",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly end a romantic relationship you have been having with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "If he's so awful, why don't you just dump him?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports, to pass the ball a short distance to another player in your team:",
        "examples": [
          "dump something off He moved right before dumping off a short pass to the running back.",
          "He dribbled under the basket and dumped off the ball to the centre.",
          "dump something to someone He dumped the ball to a back or tight end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, to hit the puck far into the opposing team's area:",
        "examples": [
          "He dumps the puck in the corner and goes for a change.",
          "Teams can't simply dump the puck into the other team's zone and chase it down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, to hit the ball into some water or a bunker (= an area filled with sand):",
        "examples": [
          "She dumped her second shot in the water at the 10th.",
          "He hit his pitch shot too casually and dumped his ball into the bunker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in volleyball, to push the ball over the net on the second touch, rather than sending it to another team member:",
        "examples": [
          "When the opponent’s defence are scrambling to get into position is a great time for the setter to dump the ball in the middle of the court.",
          "An important part of your setting game is knowing the perfect time to set dump.",
          "To successfully setter dump you have to be able to fool the opponent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dumping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of getting rid of something that is not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "dumping of They have promised to limit the dumping of sewage sludge in the sea.",
          "Landfill tax and higher fees charged by commercial tips have led to more illegal dumping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the practice of selling products very cheaply in another country, in order to stop companies in that country from being able to compete:",
        "examples": [
          "Dumping occurs when a product is sold at less than fair value.",
          "Investigations showed that exports of the material into the mainland market constituted dumping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the practice of selling goods in another country so cheaply that companies in that country cannot compete fairly:",
        "examples": [
          "They were charged with selling lumber on the U.S. market below the cost of production, a practice known as dumping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of selling large amounts of something that you do not want to keep:",
        "examples": [
          "If someone were to initiate the large-scale dumping of dollars, an avalanche-style collapse could begin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of throwing something away in a place that is not suitable or allowed by law:",
        "examples": [
          "waste/radioactive/chemical dumping"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dumpling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small ball of dough (= flour and water mixed together), often cooked in hot liquid, and eaten with meat and vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "We had lamb stew and dumplings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of dough or pastry wrapped around fish, meat, or vegetables and cooked in oil, steam, or boiling water:",
        "examples": [
          "Steamed dumplings are a favourite Chinese breakfast food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet food made of fruit covered in a sweet dough and baked:",
        "examples": [
          "apple dumplings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small ball of dough (= flour and water mixed together) cooked and eaten with soup or meat, or a filling of fruit, meat, or vegetables covered with dough and steamed, baked, or fried",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dumplings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small ball of dough (= flour and water mixed together), often cooked in hot liquid, and eaten with meat and vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "We had lamb stew and dumplings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of dough or pastry wrapped around fish, meat, or vegetables and cooked in oil, steam, or boiling water:",
        "examples": [
          "Steamed dumplings are a favourite Chinese breakfast food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet food made of fruit covered in a sweet dough and baked:",
        "examples": [
          "apple dumplings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small ball of dough (= flour and water mixed together) cooked and eaten with soup or meat, or a filling of fruit, meat, or vegetables covered with dough and steamed, baked, or fried",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dumps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put down or drop something in a careless way:",
        "examples": [
          "He came in with four shopping bags and dumped them on the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something unwanted, especially by leaving it in a place where it is not allowed to be:",
        "examples": [
          "Toxic chemicals continue to be dumped into the river.",
          "Several old cars had been dumped near the beach.",
          "The tax was so unpopular that the government decided to dump it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell unwanted goods very cheaply, usually in other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "dump something on someone/something They accused the West of dumping out-of-date medicines on developing countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move information from a computer's memory to another place or device",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly end a romantic relationship you have been having with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "If he's so awful, why don't you just dump him?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports, to pass the ball a short distance to another player in your team:",
        "examples": [
          "dump something off He moved right before dumping off a short pass to the running back.",
          "He dribbled under the basket and dumped off the ball to the centre.",
          "dump something to someone He dumped the ball to a back or tight end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, to hit the puck far into the opposing team's area:",
        "examples": [
          "He dumps the puck in the corner and goes for a change.",
          "Teams can't simply dump the puck into the other team's zone and chase it down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, to hit the ball into some water or a bunker (= an area filled with sand):",
        "examples": [
          "She dumped her second shot in the water at the 10th.",
          "He hit his pitch shot too casually and dumped his ball into the bunker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in volleyball, to push the ball over the net on the second touch, rather than sending it to another team member:",
        "examples": [
          "When the opponent’s defence are scrambling to get into position is a great time for the setter to dump the ball in the middle of the court.",
          "An important part of your setting game is knowing the perfect time to set dump.",
          "To successfully setter dump you have to be able to fool the opponent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people are allowed to leave their rubbish:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to clean out the basement and take everything I don't want to the dump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very unpleasant and unattractive place:",
        "examples": [
          "This town is a complete dump!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where things of a particular type are stored, especially by an army:",
        "examples": [
          "an ammunition/arms/weapons/food dump"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of moving information from a computer's memory to another place or device",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in volleyball, an attack by the setter in which the ball is pushed over the net on the second touch rather than sent to another team member:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to be ready for dumps every time the opponent is attacking.",
          "Deception is the key, so the opponent won’t see your dump coming.",
          "While a setter dump is fine in regular volleyball, in beach volleyball it is against the rules.",
          "The UCLA setter tried a dump shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put down or drop something heavy without caring where it goes, or to get rid of something or someone no longer wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship was accused of dumping garbage overboard.",
          "She missed too many rehearsals and was dumped from the cast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people are allowed to leave their garbage:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to bring household garbage to the town dump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A dump is also any place that is messy or that you do not like because it is of low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Why are you staying in this dump?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop using or supporting something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The group has dumped plans for a giant US takeover after ruling that difficult stock market conditions would prevent it raising the cash.",
          "The star was dumped by the record label after a string of failures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell goods so cheaply in another country that companies in that country cannot compete fairly:",
        "examples": [
          "The Commerce Department announced punitive tariffs against foreign paper manufacturers accused of dumping goods in the US below cost.",
          "dump on sth The producers of the goods are claiming that foreign manufacturers are dumping on the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell large amounts of something that you do not want to keep:",
        "examples": [
          "As the stock rose, he dumped his shares, making $160,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something away in a place that is not suitable or allowed by law:",
        "examples": [
          "Often the toxic waste is dumped in local rivers or burned, increasing health and environmental problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move information from a computer's memory in order to store it:",
        "examples": [
          "Dump all the data onto an external hard drive as a backup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dumpster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a large container for waste, with a lid that is fixed along one edge, used outside restaurants and shops, in apartment buildings, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a large, metal container into which people put garbage or building waste, and which is brought to and taken away from a place by a special truck when requested",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dumpsters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a large container for waste, with a lid that is fixed along one edge, used outside restaurants and shops, in apartment buildings, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a large, metal container into which people put garbage or building waste, and which is brought to and taken away from a place by a special truck when requested",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dumpy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short and fat:",
        "examples": [
          "a dumpy little woman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short and fat:",
        "examples": [
          "Does this dress make me look dumpy?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dun": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of a greyish-brown colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to demand money from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He claimed he would rather go to prison than continue being dunned by the taxman.",
          "dun someone for something One of his jobs was dunning customers for money they owed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to demand money from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He claimed he would rather go to prison than continue being dunned by the taxman.",
          "dun sb for sth One of his jobs was dunning customers for bills."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dunce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is slow to learn or stupid, especially at school",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dune": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hill of sand near a beach or in a desert",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hill of sand beside a beach or in a desert",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dunes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hill of sand near a beach or in a desert",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hill of sand beside a beach or in a desert",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dung": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "solid waste from animals, especially cattle and horses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "solid excrement from animals, esp. cattle and horses; manure",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dungeon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an underground prison, especially in a castle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an underground prison",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dungeons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an underground prison, especially in a castle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an underground prison",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dunk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put a biscuit, piece of bread, etc. into a liquid such as tea, coffee, or soup for a short time before eating it:",
        "examples": [
          "dunk something in something She dunked a biscuit in her coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into liquid for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "dunk something in something Dunk the sponge in water every once in a while to stop it from drying out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, to jump up and force a basketball down through the net in order to score",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a cookie, bread, pastry, etc. into a liquid such as coffee or soup for a short time before eating it:",
        "examples": [
          "She dunked her doughnut in her coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you dunk a person, you push the person under water:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids in the pool kept dunking one another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you dunk a basketball, you score by jumping high enough to throw the ball down through the goal.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dunkirk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the English spelling of Dunkerque, a port town in northeast France, from where thousands of British soldiers were evacuated (= moved to safety) during the Second World War:",
        "examples": [
          "You can get a ferry from Dover to Dunkirk.",
          "The tunnels were the nerve centre of the operation to evacuate troops from Dunkirk in 1940."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dunks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put a biscuit, piece of bread, etc. into a liquid such as tea, coffee, or soup for a short time before eating it:",
        "examples": [
          "dunk something in something She dunked a biscuit in her coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into liquid for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "dunk something in something Dunk the sponge in water every once in a while to stop it from drying out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, to jump up and force a basketball down through the net in order to score",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a cookie, bread, pastry, etc. into a liquid such as coffee or soup for a short time before eating it:",
        "examples": [
          "She dunked her doughnut in her coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you dunk a person, you push the person under water:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids in the pool kept dunking one another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you dunk a basketball, you score by jumping high enough to throw the ball down through the goal.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "duo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "two people, especially two singers, musicians, or other performers:",
        "examples": [
          "the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pair, esp. of musicians or other performers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dupe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to deceive someone, usually by making that person do something that they did not intend to do:",
        "examples": [
          "be duped into The girls were duped by drug smugglers into carrying heroin for them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has been tricked:",
        "examples": [
          "an innocent dupe"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short form of duplicate that is used to refer to a product made to look like a more expensive or high-quality product:",
        "examples": [
          "designer dupe The fashion blogger shares her favourite designer dupes.",
          "I found a Gucci dupe belt online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cheat someone by telling lies or by deceiving the person:",
        "examples": [
          "They duped me into giving them money by saying it would go to charity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has been tricked:",
        "examples": [
          "an innocent dupe"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "duped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deceive someone, usually by making that person do something that they did not intend to do:",
        "examples": [
          "be duped into The girls were duped by drug smugglers into carrying heroin for them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "duplex": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of rooms for living in that are on two floors of a building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pair of small houses on a single floor that are joined together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a house having two separate apartments, each with its own entrance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a house that is divided into two separate homes:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year the average single-family house in the neighborhood was valued at $30,095 and the average duplex at $45,964."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "duplicate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an exact copy of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The documents had been duplicated.",
          "Parenthood is an experience nothing else can duplicate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being an exact copy of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The thieves were equipped with duplicate keys to the safe.",
          "Keep a set of duplicate keys in a safe place, in case you lose the originals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is an exact copy of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "I lost the original form so they sent me a duplicate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a form is in duplicate, an exact copy has been made of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The application has to be completed in duplicate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an exact copy of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Businesses should make sure important records and files are duplicated and stored in another location."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is an exact copy of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "I lost the original form so they sent me a duplicate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a form is in duplicate, an exact copy has been made of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The application has to be completed in duplicate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an exact copy of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a machine that can duplicate nine DVDs at a time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something again that has already been done, when this is unnecessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the proposed laws duplicate those already adopted by the federal government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen again in the same way as it happened before:",
        "examples": [
          "easy/difficult/impossible to duplicate Their past success might be hard to duplicate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made as an exact copy of something:",
        "examples": [
          "duplicate copy/file/record We will not be able to return the documents, so keep a duplicate copy.",
          "duplicate invoice/statement/receipt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or made for a second time, especially when this is not necessary, or in order to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "duplicate payment/claim Internal controls are not in place to provide for the prevention of duplicate payments.",
          "Dishonest people filed duplicate claims or received rental assistance while living in government-paid housing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exact copy of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I have lost the document and my boss says she cannot provide a duplicate.",
          "a duplicate of sth Ask the bank to send you a duplicate of the bank statement each month.",
          "create/make/produce a duplicate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a document is in duplicate, two copies of it are made:",
        "examples": [
          "The government requires that all bank records be kept in duplicate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "duplicates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an exact copy of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The documents had been duplicated.",
          "Parenthood is an experience nothing else can duplicate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being an exact copy of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The thieves were equipped with duplicate keys to the safe.",
          "Keep a set of duplicate keys in a safe place, in case you lose the originals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is an exact copy of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "I lost the original form so they sent me a duplicate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a form is in duplicate, an exact copy has been made of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The application has to be completed in duplicate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an exact copy of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Businesses should make sure important records and files are duplicated and stored in another location."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is an exact copy of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "I lost the original form so they sent me a duplicate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a form is in duplicate, an exact copy has been made of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The application has to be completed in duplicate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an exact copy of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a machine that can duplicate nine DVDs at a time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something again that has already been done, when this is unnecessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the proposed laws duplicate those already adopted by the federal government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen again in the same way as it happened before:",
        "examples": [
          "easy/difficult/impossible to duplicate Their past success might be hard to duplicate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made as an exact copy of something:",
        "examples": [
          "duplicate copy/file/record We will not be able to return the documents, so keep a duplicate copy.",
          "duplicate invoice/statement/receipt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or made for a second time, especially when this is not necessary, or in order to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "duplicate payment/claim Internal controls are not in place to provide for the prevention of duplicate payments.",
          "Dishonest people filed duplicate claims or received rental assistance while living in government-paid housing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exact copy of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I have lost the document and my boss says she cannot provide a duplicate.",
          "a duplicate of sth Ask the bank to send you a duplicate of the bank statement each month.",
          "create/make/produce a duplicate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a document is in duplicate, two copies of it are made:",
        "examples": [
          "The government requires that all bank records be kept in duplicate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "durable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to last and be used for a long time without becoming damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "The machines have to be made of durable materials.",
          "The trays are made from cedar, which is light and durable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to continue to exist for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "The resolution calls for a durable peace settlement.",
          "With these constituencies, the Democratic Party built itself a durable long-term majority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to do something for a long time without getting tired or being injured:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a reputation as the most durable player in baseball history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to last a long time without being damaged",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be used for a long time without getting damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "The plastic used in this product was stronger and more durable than earlier plastics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to continue for a long time without failing:",
        "examples": [
          "Our aim is to build a durable and profitable business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "duration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the length of time that something lasts:",
        "examples": [
          "He planned a stay of two years' duration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for as long as something lasts:",
        "examples": [
          "I guess we're stuck with each other for the duration (of the journey)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the length of time that something lasts:",
        "examples": [
          "He planned a stay of two years’ duration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the length of time that something lasts:",
        "examples": [
          "a two-year/ten-month/six-week, etc. duration Most placements of agency IT staff are of a three-month or six-month duration.",
          "Does the rate only apply for a limited period or for the duration of the loan?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "duress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "threats used to force a person to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "under duress He claimed that he signed the confession under duress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "threats used to force a person to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "He signed the contract under duress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "threats used to force someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Clarke's defence involved claims of duress and allegations he had been framed by the police.",
          "He claimed he had been acting under duress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "durham": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a city in northeastern England:",
        "examples": [
          "She is studying at Durham University.",
          "The fire service reported flooding in Durham City."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a county (= an area with its own local government) in northeastern England:",
        "examples": [
          "The county of Durham is steeped in history.",
          "At first, we lived in County Durham, in the new town of Peterlee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dusk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time before night when it is not yet dark:",
        "examples": [
          "dusk falls As dusk fell, bats began to fly between the trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time just before night when the day is losing its light but it is not yet dark",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dust": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dry dirt in the form of powder that covers surfaces inside a building, or very small dry pieces of soil, sand, or other substances:",
        "examples": [
          "The furniture was covered in dust and cobwebs.",
          "A cloud of dust rose in the air as the car roared past.",
          "coal dust"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a cloth to remove dust from the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I was dusting the mantelpiece when I noticed a crack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something with a light powder:",
        "examples": [
          "dust something with something Dust the top of the cake with icing sugar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dry dirt in the form of powder that covers surfaces inside a building, or very small dry pieces of earth, sand, or other substances:",
        "examples": [
          "The furniture was covered with dust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove dry dirt in the form of powder from a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] I was dusting (her desk) when I noticed the piece of paper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dusted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a cloth to remove dust from the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I was dusting the mantelpiece when I noticed a crack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something with a light powder:",
        "examples": [
          "dust something with something Dust the top of the cake with icing sugar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "duster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth that is used for removing dust from furniture, books, surfaces, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She used his old T-shirt as a duster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stick with feathers at one end, or a similar object with cloth attached to one end, used for cleaning:",
        "examples": [
          "The cartoon depicted the President in an apron holding a duster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kind of light, loose dress worn by a woman at home when she is not fully dressed:",
        "examples": [
          "She had her hair in curlers and was wearing a duster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dusting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of removing dust from furniture, books, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "First she did the dusting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin layer of powder, snow, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a dusting of snow on the lawn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dustpan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat container with a handle into which you brush dust and dirt",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dusty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered in dust:",
        "examples": [
          "Piles of dusty books lay on the floor.",
          "We drove along the dusty road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly grey in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "dusty pink"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dutch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to the Netherlands, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in the Netherlands, also spoken in Belgium:",
        "examples": [
          "He and his son speak Dutch at home.",
          "The film is in Dutch with English subtitles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people of the Netherlands:",
        "examples": [
          "I think the Dutch are practical, businesslike people.",
          "William of Orange is known to the Dutch as Willem van Oranje."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "duties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you have to do because it is part of your job, or something that you feel is the right thing to do:",
        "examples": [
          "The duty of the agency is to act in the best interests of the child.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I felt it was my duty to tell them the truth.",
          "duty to You have a duty to yourself to take a break once in a while.",
          "out of duty He only went to see her out of duty (= because he thought he should).",
          "report for duty You should report for duty (= arrive at work) at 8 a.m. on Monday.",
          "off/on duty What time are you off/on duty (= when do you finish/start work) tomorrow?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have to do something because it is your duty:",
        "examples": [
          "We are duty bound to justify how we spend our funds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tax paid to the government, especially on things that you bring into a country:",
        "examples": [
          "duty on There's a high duty on alcohol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a responsibility to do something because it is legally or morally right to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "Every lawyer has a strong sense of duty and responsibility.",
          "a duty to do sth They have a duty to ensure customers receive sound advice.",
          "be sb's duty It is your duty to announce any conflict of interest.",
          "do your duty I felt that I had done my duty in reporting the incident to the police.",
          "It was alleged that the company had failed in its duty to advise customers of the technical aspects of the paint system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you have to do because it is part of your job:",
        "examples": [
          "His duties included photographing engineering projects such as bridges and airfields.",
          "perform/undertake/do duties People employed under similar conditions should not be paid less than others performing similar duties.",
          "teaching/cleaning/administrative duties"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the periods of time that a working day is divided into during which someone works:",
        "examples": [
          "night/day duty Daniels volunteered for night duty so he could take classes at the University of Arizona."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tax paid on goods that are bought or imported:",
        "examples": [
          "duty on sth He said that duty on a bottle of wine in France is equivalent to 2p compared with £1.16 here.",
          "impose/raise/increase duty The duty on house purchases of £250,000 or more was increased to 2.5%.",
          "a cut/rise/increase in duty",
          "fuel/tobacco/petrol duty"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not working, and not responsible for dealing with things that happen at work:",
        "examples": [
          "He summoned his entire unit to a crisis meeting, even though many were off duty.",
          "When your Estate Manager goes off duty, the alarm system will be monitored by a remote service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working, and responsible for dealing with things that happen at work:",
        "examples": [
          "During office hours there is always a planning officer on duty who deals with enquiries.",
          "The night shift goes on duty at 10 pm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the person who is on duty at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "duty engineer/manager/solicitor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "duty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you have to do because it is part of your job, or something that you feel is the right thing to do:",
        "examples": [
          "The duty of the agency is to act in the best interests of the child.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I felt it was my duty to tell them the truth.",
          "duty to You have a duty to yourself to take a break once in a while.",
          "out of duty He only went to see her out of duty (= because he thought he should).",
          "report for duty You should report for duty (= arrive at work) at 8 a.m. on Monday.",
          "off/on duty What time are you off/on duty (= when do you finish/start work) tomorrow?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have to do something because it is your duty:",
        "examples": [
          "We are duty bound to justify how we spend our funds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tax paid to the government, especially on things that you bring into a country:",
        "examples": [
          "duty on There's a high duty on alcohol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a responsibility to do something because it is legally or morally right to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "Every lawyer has a strong sense of duty and responsibility.",
          "a duty to do sth They have a duty to ensure customers receive sound advice.",
          "be sb's duty It is your duty to announce any conflict of interest.",
          "do your duty I felt that I had done my duty in reporting the incident to the police.",
          "It was alleged that the company had failed in its duty to advise customers of the technical aspects of the paint system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you have to do because it is part of your job:",
        "examples": [
          "His duties included photographing engineering projects such as bridges and airfields.",
          "perform/undertake/do duties People employed under similar conditions should not be paid less than others performing similar duties.",
          "teaching/cleaning/administrative duties"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the periods of time that a working day is divided into during which someone works:",
        "examples": [
          "night/day duty Daniels volunteered for night duty so he could take classes at the University of Arizona."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tax paid on goods that are bought or imported:",
        "examples": [
          "duty on sth He said that duty on a bottle of wine in France is equivalent to 2p compared with £1.16 here.",
          "impose/raise/increase duty The duty on house purchases of £250,000 or more was increased to 2.5%.",
          "a cut/rise/increase in duty",
          "fuel/tobacco/petrol duty"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not working, and not responsible for dealing with things that happen at work:",
        "examples": [
          "He summoned his entire unit to a crisis meeting, even though many were off duty.",
          "When your Estate Manager goes off duty, the alarm system will be monitored by a remote service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working, and responsible for dealing with things that happen at work:",
        "examples": [
          "During office hours there is always a planning officer on duty who deals with enquiries.",
          "The night shift goes on duty at 10 pm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the person who is on duty at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "duty engineer/manager/solicitor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dvd": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for digital versatile disc or digital video disc: a disc used for storing and playing music, films, or information:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a DVD of \"Mary Poppins\" for Christmas.",
          "on DVD Is the movie available on DVD?",
          "a DVD drive/player"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for digital video disk or digital versatile disk (= a disk that can store large amounts of sound, movies, games, and information)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for digital versatile disc or digital video disc: a disc used for storing and playing films, music, or data:",
        "examples": [
          "The film is now available on DVD.",
          "a DVD player/recorder/drive"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dvds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for digital versatile disc or digital video disc: a disc used for storing and playing music, films, or information:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a DVD of \"Mary Poppins\" for Christmas.",
          "on DVD Is the movie available on DVD?",
          "a DVD drive/player"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for digital video disk or digital versatile disk (= a disk that can store large amounts of sound, movies, games, and information)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for digital versatile disc or digital video disc: a disc used for storing and playing films, music, or data:",
        "examples": [
          "The film is now available on DVD.",
          "a DVD player/recorder/drive"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dwarf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in stories for children, a creature like a little man with magical powers:",
        "examples": [
          "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word, which is often offensive, for a person who has a medical condition that causes their height to be much shorter than average",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very small:",
        "examples": [
          "You can grow dwarf conifers in pots on the patio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If one thing dwarfs another, it makes it seem small by comparison:",
        "examples": [
          "The new skyscraper will dwarf all those near it.",
          "This new crisis may well dwarf most that have gone before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is much smaller than the usual size, or (in stories for children) a creature like a little man, esp. one having magical powers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of a group of stars that, compared to other stars, are not very large or bright, including the sun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something seem small by comparison:",
        "examples": [
          "This year’s budget dwarfs all previous ones."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dwarves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dweeb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is physically and socially awkward and has little confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "What a dweeb! Why doesn't she dump him?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is physically and socially awkward and lacks confidence",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dwell": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to live in a place or in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "dwell in She dwelt in remote parts of Asia for many years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live in a place or in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "She dwelt in South Africa for ten years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dweller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in a city, town, cave, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in a particular type of place:",
        "examples": [
          "city dwellers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dwelling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a house or place to live in:",
        "examples": [
          "There is an estimated shortfall of some five million dwellings across the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people live:",
        "examples": [
          "The house was a modest one-story dwelling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building that someone lives in:",
        "examples": [
          "He was arrested on burglary of a dwelling charges.",
          "a dwelling house",
          "a single-family/multi-family dwelling",
          "the erection of a single-storey dwelling",
          "sb's permanent/temporary dwelling"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dwells": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to live in a place or in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "dwell in She dwelt in remote parts of Asia for many years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live in a place or in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "She dwelt in South Africa for ten years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dwindle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number:",
        "examples": [
          "dwindle to The community has dwindled to a tenth of its former size in the last two years.",
          "Her hopes of success in the race dwindled last night as the weather became worse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become less in number or smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "The community had dwindled to a tenth of its former size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually become less, smaller, or lower in level:",
        "examples": [
          "dwindle from sth to sth The municipality's population has dwindled from 40,000 to 24,000.",
          "dwindling funds/resources/stocks",
          "Companies are having recruitment difficulties as they battle it out for a dwindling number of skilled staff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dwindling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "gradually becoming smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number:",
        "examples": [
          "She is one of a dwindling number of people who was alive in 1918.",
          "In Baltimore the city's dwindling population guarantees the loss of at least one state Senate seat.",
          "We are dealing with dwindling resources and aging buildings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dye": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change the colour of something using a special liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "For a change, why not dye your T-shirts?",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] He dyed his hair black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance used to change the colour of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She dipped the material into the dye.",
          "There are dozens of different dyes to choose from."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the color of something using a special liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "He dyed his hair black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid substance for changing the color of things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She dipped the material into the dye."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dyed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change the colour of something using a special liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "For a change, why not dye your T-shirts?",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] He dyed his hair black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance used to change the colour of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She dipped the material into the dye.",
          "There are dozens of different dyes to choose from."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the color of something using a special liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "He dyed his hair black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid substance for changing the color of things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She dipped the material into the dye."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dyeing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change the colour of something using a special liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "For a change, why not dye your T-shirts?",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] He dyed his hair black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance used to change the colour of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She dipped the material into the dye.",
          "There are dozens of different dyes to choose from."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the color of something using a special liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "He dyed his hair black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid substance for changing the color of things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She dipped the material into the dye."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dyer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is dying cloth or other material (= changing its colour using a special liquid)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very ill and likely to die soon:",
        "examples": [
          "She nursed her dying husband for months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A dying tradition or industry is becoming much less common or important.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening at the time someone dies, or connected with that time:",
        "examples": [
          "dying words Beethoven's dying words are said to have been \"I shall hear in heaven.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the very end of someone's life, as they are dying:",
        "examples": [
          "Her voice was strong, even in her dying moments.",
          "A dog groomer once showed up at a local vet's to comfort a customer's dog during its dying moments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the very end of something such as a sports game or other event:",
        "examples": [
          "Nothing is decided until the dying moments of a campaign.",
          "The goal came in the dying seconds of the match.",
          "In the dying minutes the black-and-white film goes into colour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are about to die:",
        "examples": [
          "These nurses specialize in the care of the dying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "present participle of die",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dyke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wall built to prevent the sea or a river from covering an area, or a channel dug to take water away from an area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dykes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wall built to prevent the sea or a river from covering an area, or a channel dug to take water away from an area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dynamic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of ideas and enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "She's young and dynamic and will be a great addition to the team.",
          "We need a dynamic expansion of trade with other countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuously changing or developing:",
        "examples": [
          "Business innovation is a dynamic process.",
          "The situation is dynamic and may change at any time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to forces that produce movement:",
        "examples": [
          "a dynamic force"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to changes in loudness in a piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "In the funeral march, the conductor employed striking dynamic contrasts to heighten dramatic extremes.",
          "Some critics questioned the clarinetist's use of vibrato and dynamic changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationship between two or more people and the way that they feel about and behave towards each other, especially when this can change:",
        "examples": [
          "The time they spent apart has created a new dynamic at home.",
          "The power dynamic between the sender and receiver of the message influences the language that is used for making a request."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "forces or processes that produce change inside a group or system:",
        "examples": [
          "The fight for the leadership gave a fascinating insight into the group's dynamics.",
          "Managers and investors need to understand these market dynamics.",
          "Infidelity by one parent can alter the dynamics of a whole family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "forces that produce movement:",
        "examples": [
          "This software is used for modelling atmospheric dynamics.",
          "Do we understand the dynamics of how the rings around a planet are formed or held together?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of the forces that produce movement:",
        "examples": [
          "She is is particularly interested in an area of fluid dynamics concerned with spray.",
          "Orthogonal matrices are of very great importance in dynamics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "changes in loudness in a piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "The piece is full of abrupt shifts in theme, mood, and dynamics.",
          "Remember to pay attention to the tempo, time signature, and dynamics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of ideas and enthusiasm; energetic and forceful:",
        "examples": [
          "a dynamic person"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of ideas, energy, and enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "He was seen as young and dynamic compared to his predecessor.",
          "You must be prepared to be part of an energetic and dynamic team.",
          "dynamic leadership/management"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "always changing and developing:",
        "examples": [
          "a dynamic economy/environment/market",
          "Technology is dynamic, because people discover and develop it in their own ways using their own unique skills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the forces that control the relationships people or things have with each other and how those relationships can change:",
        "examples": [
          "The aim of the research is to improve understanding of the dynamics of the business environment.",
          "group/organizational/team dynamics",
          "cultural/political/social dynamic"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dynamics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "forces that produce movement or change:",
        "examples": [
          "The fight for the leadership revealed a lot about the group’s dynamics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dynamics is also the scientific study of the forces that produce movement.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Dynamics are how loud or soft music is sung or played, or the words and signs that show this.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dynamite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of explosive:",
        "examples": [
          "a stick of dynamite"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes or may cause great shock or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "political dynamite The issue of unemployment is political dynamite (= could cause big political problems)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy something using dynamite:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebels had dynamited the railway line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of explosive:",
        "examples": [
          "a stick of dynamite"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A subject can be called dynamite if it could have a sudden and important influence on the way many people think or feel:",
        "examples": [
          "The Social Security issue is political dynamite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use dynamite to destroy or break apart something in an explosion:",
        "examples": [
          "A work crew dynamited the concrete pillars."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dynamo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that changes energy of movement into electrical energy:",
        "examples": [
          "A dynamo on a bicycle will power a pair of lights while the wheels are going around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an energetic force:",
        "examples": [
          "human dynamo Onstage she is a human dynamo, spending the hour in perpetual motion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that changes energy of movement into electrical energy:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. She’s a real dynamo (= energetic force)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dynasties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of rulers or leaders who are all from the same family, or a period when a country is ruled by them:",
        "examples": [
          "The Mogul dynasty ruled over India for centuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of rulers or leaders who are all from the same family, or a period when a country is ruled by them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dynasty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of rulers or leaders who are all from the same family, or a period when a country is ruled by them:",
        "examples": [
          "The Mogul dynasty ruled over India for centuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of rulers or leaders who are all from the same family, or a period when a country is ruled by them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dysentery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disease of the bowels that causes the contents to be passed out of the body much more often and in a more liquid form than usual. It is caused by an infection that is spread by dirty water or food.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an infectious disease of the bowels that causes the contents to be excreted more often and in a more liquid form than usual",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dysfunction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a problem or fault in a part of the body or a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "There appears to be a dysfunction in the patient's respiratory system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "failure to operate or work well:",
        "examples": [
          "Lab tests indicate he has some liver dysfunction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dysfunctional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not behaving or working normally:",
        "examples": [
          "a dysfunctional family"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "dyslexia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a condition affecting the brain that makes it difficult for someone to read and write",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficulty with reading and writing often including a person’s inability to see the difference between some letter shapes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "dyslexic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(someone) having dyslexia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "e": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fifth letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a note in Western music:",
        "examples": [
          "The piece is in (the key of) E.",
          "The bottom string on a guitar is an E."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark in an exam or for a piece of work that shows the work is considered to be very bad or, in some situations, considered as a failure:",
        "examples": [
          "You might have to take the course again if you get many more Es."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "e-ink",
          "e-commerce",
          "email"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for electronic:",
        "examples": [
          "e-commerce",
          "e-mail"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fifth letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Western music, the third note in the scale (= series of notes) that begins on the note C, or a set of notes based on this note",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for east or eastern",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Some businesses are using the internet to reach new markets; others hardly use e-commerce at all.",
          "e-commerce/e-banking/e-transaction/"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for east or eastern",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ea": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for episodic ataxia: repeated periods during which someone has problems with control of their movements and balance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for each: used to give the price, weight, etc. of a single product:",
        "examples": [
          "Purchase sample bottles at £25.00 ea."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eager": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "the children's eager faces",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She sounded very eager to meet you.",
          "eager for They crowded around the spokesperson, eager for any news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing desire or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "Lots of eager volunteers responded to the appeal for help."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eagerly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows that you want to do or have something very much, especially something interesting or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "When the opportunity to form a new theatre with those artists presented itself, I accepted it eagerly.",
          "eagerly awaited His autobiography will be one of the most eagerly awaited books of the season."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eagerness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of wanting to do or have something very much, especially something interesting or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "in someone’s eagerness to do something In their eagerness to find a solution, they have overlooked certain difficulties.",
          "eagerness for The book describes her eagerness for new experiences."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eagle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, strong bird with a curved beak that eats meat and can see very well",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, the act of getting the ball into the hole in two shots (= hits) less than par (= the expected number) for that hole:",
        "examples": [
          "She finished the day one stroke behind the leader, having shot the only eagle of the tournament so far.",
          "He finished with an eagle to shoot a six-under par 66."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, to get the ball into the hole in two shots (= hits) less than par (= the expected number) for that hole:",
        "examples": [
          "Lundberg eagled the 15th to hold on to the lead.",
          "He holed out from 189 yards to eagle the par-four 17th."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, strong bird with a curved beak that eats meat and has good sight",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an American gold or silver coin that people collect or use as an investment:",
        "examples": [
          "American eagles have become leading bullion coin investment products."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eagles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, strong bird with a curved beak that eats meat and can see very well",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, the act of getting the ball into the hole in two shots (= hits) less than par (= the expected number) for that hole:",
        "examples": [
          "She finished the day one stroke behind the leader, having shot the only eagle of the tournament so far.",
          "He finished with an eagle to shoot a six-under par 66."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, to get the ball into the hole in two shots (= hits) less than par (= the expected number) for that hole:",
        "examples": [
          "Lundberg eagled the 15th to hold on to the lead.",
          "He holed out from 189 yards to eagle the par-four 17th."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, strong bird with a curved beak that eats meat and has good sight",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an American gold or silver coin that people collect or use as an investment:",
        "examples": [
          "American eagles have become leading bullion coin investment products."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of the two organs, one on each side of the head, by which people or animals hear sounds, or the piece of skin and tissue outside the head connected to this organ:",
        "examples": [
          "The hearing in my left ear's not so good.",
          "She leaned over and whispered something in his ear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flower part of a plant like a grass, such as wheat, that later contains the grains that are used as food:",
        "examples": [
          "an ear of corn"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two organs in the head by which people or animals hear sounds, or the part of this organ that is outside the head",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top part of a grain plant, such as wheat, which contains the seeds:",
        "examples": [
          "an ear of corn"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Effective Annual Rate: the rate of interest paid on an investment or a loan in one year that includes compound interest (= interest calculated on both the amount of money and the interest added to it):",
        "examples": [
          "The bank's overdraft rate is 0.94% (11.9% EAR)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eardrums": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of skin inside the ear that moves backwards and forwards very quickly when sound waves reach it, allowing you to hear sounds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of tissue inside the ear that allows you to hear",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "earful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to complain angrily to someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "angry, complaining speech:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d better not be late for practice or the coach will give me an earful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "earl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the title of) a British man of high social rank, between a marquis and a viscount:",
        "examples": [
          "the Earl of Northumberland"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "earlier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "comparative of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "earliest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "superlative of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "earlobes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the soft round part at the bottom of the ear",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the soft, round part at the bottom of the ear",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "early": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "near the beginning of a period of time, or before the usual, expected, or planned time:",
        "examples": [
          "If you finish early you can go home.",
          "If you arrived earlier, you'd have more time.",
          "I like being a little early for interviews.",
          "early (on) in They scored two goals early (on) in the game.",
          "early (in) I hate having to get up early (in the morning).",
          "early night I'm going to have an early night (= go to sleep before my usual time).",
          "She was a poet living in the early 15th century.",
          "early age He learned to read at the early age of three.",
          "it's early to It's a little early to be sowing carrot seeds, isn't it?",
          "early days/years Henry Ford was a pioneer during the early days/years of car manufacture.",
          "My earliest (= first) memory is of being shown around our new house.",
          "These are some of my early (= first) attempts at sculpture.",
          "Here's a dish I prepared earlier (= I made a short time ago)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Early flowers and vegetables are ones that are ready early in the year, before most other ones.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after a date or time to show that something will not happen before then:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm very busy, so I won't be with you till four o'clock at the earliest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near the beginning of (a period of time), or before the usual, expected, or planned time:",
        "examples": [
          "I got up early this morning to walk the dog.",
          "Sheena’s in her early thirties.",
          "She arrived early for the interview.",
          "If you finish early (= before the end of the allowed time) you can go home.",
          "Detroit has been an automotive center since the early days/years (= the beginning time) of car manufacturing.",
          "Here’s a dish I prepared earlier (= I made a short time ago).",
          "It was a great race for Needles, who took the lead early on (= soon after the start)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to ask someone to do something, or to say that you will do something as soon as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Please give me a call back at your earliest convenience on extension one two four seven."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "earn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to receive money as payment for work that you do:",
        "examples": [
          "I earn $80,000 a year.",
          "How much do you earn, if you don't mind me asking?",
          "earn a living You can't expect to earn a living (= be paid enough money to live on) from your painting.",
          "earn something from something [ + two objects ] Coffee exports earn (= give) Brazil many millions of dollars a year./Brazil earns many millions of dollars a year from coffee exports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something that you deserve:",
        "examples": [
          "It's been a tough six months and I feel I've earned a few weeks off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive money as payment for work that you do, or to get something that you deserve because of your abilities or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] This month’s raise means that I’ll be earning $45,000 a year.",
          "[ T ] After all the work I’ve done, I’ve earned a vacation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive money as payment for work that you do:",
        "examples": [
          "How much do you earn?",
          "When I started earning, I decided to open a savings account.",
          "earn a salary/a wage/an income A typical manager will earn a salary of at least $69,000.",
          "Brokers earn commission on each sale.",
          "earn sb sth She turned down an advert that would have earned her £1 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a particular amount of money from a product or business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "His last three films have earned more than $437 million worldwide.",
          "In 1994, BBA earned pretax profit of 84.3 million pounds.",
          "earn sth from sth The region earns billions of dollars from tourism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get an amount of money as profit or interest on an investment or loan:",
        "examples": [
          "You can buy and sell these unit trusts when you choose, and you earn dividends.",
          "Any spare cash is best put in a savings account where it will earn interest.",
          "Local governments use the fund as a money-market account to earn interest on surplus cash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect a reward for doing business with a particular company or for a particular activity. You can use these rewards to buy goods or get some other advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Apply now to start earning loyalty points",
          "Organizations can earn carbon credits by registering an energy saving project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be paid the money that you need to live on:",
        "examples": [
          "He earns a living as a self-employed consultant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "earned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive money as payment for work that you do:",
        "examples": [
          "I earn $80,000 a year.",
          "How much do you earn, if you don't mind me asking?",
          "earn a living You can't expect to earn a living (= be paid enough money to live on) from your painting.",
          "earn something from something [ + two objects ] Coffee exports earn (= give) Brazil many millions of dollars a year./Brazil earns many millions of dollars a year from coffee exports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something that you deserve:",
        "examples": [
          "It's been a tough six months and I feel I've earned a few weeks off."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "earner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that earns money:",
        "examples": [
          "In most of these cases, the woman is the sole earner in the family.",
          "a nice little earner UK informal That hamburger stand is a nice little earner (= makes a lot of money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that earns money:",
        "examples": [
          "tax credit programs for low-wage earners"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who earns money for work that they do:",
        "examples": [
          "Today's students are tomorrow's earners.",
          "high/low/average earners High earners did not really notice they were paying more tax.",
          "high-income/middle-income/low-income earners",
          "The package would establish higher income-tax rates for top earners but include breaks for lower- and middle-class workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product or business activity that makes money for a person or company:",
        "examples": [
          "Insurance is a big earner for the UK economy.",
          "profit/revenue/foreign-exchange earners"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "earnest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "serious and determined, especially too serious and unable to find your own actions funny:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a very earnest young man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely serious:",
        "examples": [
          "These fanatics are in deadly earnest when they say they want to destroy all forms of government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When something begins in earnest, it has already started but is now being done in a serious and complete way:",
        "examples": [
          "The election campaign has begun in earnest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be speaking honestly:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought he was joking - I didn't realize he was in earnest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sincere and serious:",
        "examples": [
          "She made an earnest attempt to convert me to her point of view."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is done in earnest, it is done seriously:",
        "examples": [
          "Work on the building began, in earnest, in late spring."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "earning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive money as payment for work that you do:",
        "examples": [
          "I earn $80,000 a year.",
          "How much do you earn, if you don't mind me asking?",
          "earn a living You can't expect to earn a living (= be paid enough money to live on) from your painting.",
          "earn something from something [ + two objects ] Coffee exports earn (= give) Brazil many millions of dollars a year./Brazil earns many millions of dollars a year from coffee exports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something that you deserve:",
        "examples": [
          "It's been a tough six months and I feel I've earned a few weeks off."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "earnings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that someone is paid for working:",
        "examples": [
          "Average earnings for skilled workers are rising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company's profits in a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "report earnings Sun Microsystems reported earnings that were slightly better than the market had been expecting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that you are paid for the work you do, or the profit that a company makes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company's or industry's profits in a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "Earnings from record sales topped £5 million.",
          "lower/strong/record earnings It was one of the few companies that showed strong earnings.",
          "Sun Microsystems reported earnings that were slightly better than the market had been expecting.",
          "expected/forecast earnings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money that a person makes for the work that they do:",
        "examples": [
          "Family credit is reduced as earnings rise.",
          "They are suing each other for loss of earnings.",
          "weekly/monthly earnings"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "earns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to receive money as payment for work that you do:",
        "examples": [
          "I earn $80,000 a year.",
          "How much do you earn, if you don't mind me asking?",
          "earn a living You can't expect to earn a living (= be paid enough money to live on) from your painting.",
          "earn something from something [ + two objects ] Coffee exports earn (= give) Brazil many millions of dollars a year./Brazil earns many millions of dollars a year from coffee exports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something that you deserve:",
        "examples": [
          "It's been a tough six months and I feel I've earned a few weeks off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive money as payment for work that you do, or to get something that you deserve because of your abilities or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] This month’s raise means that I’ll be earning $45,000 a year.",
          "[ T ] After all the work I’ve done, I’ve earned a vacation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive money as payment for work that you do:",
        "examples": [
          "How much do you earn?",
          "When I started earning, I decided to open a savings account.",
          "earn a salary/a wage/an income A typical manager will earn a salary of at least $69,000.",
          "Brokers earn commission on each sale.",
          "earn sb sth She turned down an advert that would have earned her £1 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a particular amount of money from a product or business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "His last three films have earned more than $437 million worldwide.",
          "In 1994, BBA earned pretax profit of 84.3 million pounds.",
          "earn sth from sth The region earns billions of dollars from tourism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get an amount of money as profit or interest on an investment or loan:",
        "examples": [
          "You can buy and sell these unit trusts when you choose, and you earn dividends.",
          "Any spare cash is best put in a savings account where it will earn interest.",
          "Local governments use the fund as a money-market account to earn interest on surplus cash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect a reward for doing business with a particular company or for a particular activity. You can use these rewards to buy goods or get some other advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Apply now to start earning loyalty points",
          "Organizations can earn carbon credits by registering an energy saving project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be paid the money that you need to live on:",
        "examples": [
          "He earns a living as a self-employed consultant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "earphones": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electrical device that fits over or in your ears, allowing you to listen to a radio or a device that plays music",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "earpiece": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a two-part phone that you hold near to your ear",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that you wear in or near your ear, that makes it possible for you to hear a recording or hear someone talking to you:",
        "examples": [
          "Through an earpiece the actor heard directions on how to move.",
          "Earpieces have been installed in players' helmets to allow communication from the coaches."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "earplugs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of soft material, such as wax, cotton, or plastic, that you put into your ear to keep out noise or water",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "earring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of jewellery, usually one of a pair, worn in a hole in the ear or fastened to the ear by a clip:",
        "examples": [
          "gold earrings",
          "dangly earring a pair of dangly earrings",
          "wear an earring He was wearing an earring in his left ear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of jewelry, usually one of a pair, worn in a hole in the ear or fixed to the ear by a fastener",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "earrings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of jewellery, usually one of a pair, worn in a hole in the ear or fastened to the ear by a clip:",
        "examples": [
          "gold earrings",
          "dangly earring a pair of dangly earrings",
          "wear an earring He was wearing an earring in his left ear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of jewelry, usually one of a pair, worn in a hole in the ear or fixed to the ear by a fastener",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ears": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of the two organs, one on each side of the head, by which people or animals hear sounds, or the piece of skin and tissue outside the head connected to this organ:",
        "examples": [
          "The hearing in my left ear's not so good.",
          "She leaned over and whispered something in his ear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flower part of a plant like a grass, such as wheat, that later contains the grains that are used as food:",
        "examples": [
          "an ear of corn"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two organs in the head by which people or animals hear sounds, or the part of this organ that is outside the head",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top part of a grain plant, such as wheat, which contains the seeds:",
        "examples": [
          "an ear of corn"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Effective Annual Rate: the rate of interest paid on an investment or a loan in one year that includes compound interest (= interest calculated on both the amount of money and the interest added to it):",
        "examples": [
          "The bank's overdraft rate is 0.94% (11.9% EAR)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "earshot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the range of distance within which it is possible to be heard or to hear what someone is saying:",
        "examples": [
          "in/within earshot I don't think you should say anything while the boss is still in/within earshot.",
          "out of earshot Wait till she's out of earshot before you say anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the range of distance within which you can be heard or hear what someone is saying:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope the boss was well out of earshot when you made that nasty remark."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "earth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the planet third in order of distance from the sun, between Venus and Mars; the world on which we live:",
        "examples": [
          "The earth takes approximately 3651/4 days to go round the sun.",
          "on earth The circus has been described as the greatest show on earth (= in the world).",
          "Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are called \"rocky planets\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the land surface of the world rather than the sky or sea:",
        "examples": [
          "The earth was shaking and people rushed out of their houses in panic.",
          "He had enjoyed the voyage but was happy to feel the earth beneath his feet once more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the usually brown, heavy and loose substance of which a large part of the surface of the ground is made, and in which plants can grow:",
        "examples": [
          "The ploughed earth looked rich and dark and fertile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wire that makes a connection between a piece of electrical equipment and the ground, so the user is protected from feeling an electric shock if the equipment develops a fault",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole in the ground where an animal such as a fox lives",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put an earth (= wire) between a piece of electrical equipment and the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "You could get a nasty shock from that water heater if it isn't earthed properly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the planet third in order of distance from the sun, after Venus and before Mars; the world on which we live:",
        "examples": [
          "Earth looks incredibly beautiful from space.",
          "His trainer called him the greatest boxer on earth (= in the world)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the loose substance of which a large part of the surface of the ground is made, and in which plants can grow; the land surface of the earth rather than the sky or sea:",
        "examples": [
          "The plowed earth looked dark and fertile."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "earthbound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to leave the surface of the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "The space shuttle remained earthbound because of a technical fault."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not exciting or showing much imagination:",
        "examples": [
          "an uninspired and earthbound performance"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "earthling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in stories, a human being, especially when talked to or talked about by a creature from another planet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "earthlings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in stories, a human being, especially when talked to or talked about by a creature from another planet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "earthly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening in or relating to this world and this physical life, not in heaven or relating to a spiritual life:",
        "examples": [
          "his earthly existence",
          "earthly powers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in questions or negatives to mean possible:",
        "examples": [
          "earthly reason What earthly reason can she have for being so horrible to you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used in questions or negatives) possible:",
        "examples": [
          "What earthly reason can she have for being so rude?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening in or related to the physical world or real life:",
        "examples": [
          "All my earthly possessions are in that moving van."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "earthquake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1906 an earthquake destroyed much of San Francisco."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, violent movement of the earth’s surface, often causing damage and sometimes deaths",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "earthquakes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1906 an earthquake destroyed much of San Francisco."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, violent movement of the earth’s surface, often causing damage and sometimes deaths",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "earthy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "referring to sex and the human body in a direct way:",
        "examples": [
          "She has an earthy sense of humour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "like or relating to earth:",
        "examples": [
          "an earthy smell"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "enjoying and being honest or clear about things connected to life, such as the body and emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "Some readers may not like his earthy humor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to earth:",
        "examples": [
          "The cabin has an earthy smell."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ease": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make or become less severe, difficult, unpleasant, painful, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "ease a problem To ease the problem of overcrowding, new prisons will be built.",
          "ease pain These pills should ease the pain.",
          "After the arrival of the United Nations soldiers, tension in the area began to ease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or to make something move slowly and carefully in a particular direction or into a particular position:",
        "examples": [
          "ease something into something She eased the key into the lock, anxious not to wake anyone.",
          "I eased myself out of the chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of needing little effort or not being difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "with ease She won the 400 metre race with ease.",
          "for ease of The doors are extra-wide for ease of access (= so that people can get in without difficulty)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being comfortable or relaxed, or free from worry or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "They live lives of great comfort and ease.",
          "He came into the room and sat down with his usual good-natured ease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt completely at ease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a soldier) standing with feet apart and hands behind the back:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers come to attention when an officer enters the room and stand at ease when the officer allows it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become less severe, difficult, unpleasant, or painful:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] These pills should ease the pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something slowly and carefully in a particular direction or into a particular position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I eased through the crowd to the stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "freedom from difficulty, effort, or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "She won the match with ease (= without difficulty).",
          "He felt completely at ease (= relaxed and comfortable) with them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Soldiers who are at ease stand in a slightly relaxed position with their feet apart and their hands behind their back.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less severe, difficult, etc. or to become less severe, difficult, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "ease the burden/pressure/problem He made proposals to ease the tax burden on lower earners.",
          "The rise in interest rates may prompt the government to ease fiscal policy again.",
          "the tension/pressure/crisis eases"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become lower in value:",
        "examples": [
          "a rate/price eases Interbank interest rates in the domestic money market eased in the week to Nov. 15.",
          "the dollar/market eases"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move gradually to a different level, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "ease back/down/upwards Freight rates eased upwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something does not involve difficulty or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "We rated the products for ease of use, quality, and price.",
          "Actuarial analysts can figure pension fund liabilities with ease."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eased": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become less severe, difficult, unpleasant, painful, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "ease a problem To ease the problem of overcrowding, new prisons will be built.",
          "ease pain These pills should ease the pain.",
          "After the arrival of the United Nations soldiers, tension in the area began to ease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or to make something move slowly and carefully in a particular direction or into a particular position:",
        "examples": [
          "ease something into something She eased the key into the lock, anxious not to wake anyone.",
          "I eased myself out of the chair."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "easier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "needing little effort:",
        "examples": [
          "an easy exam",
          "easy for Would a ten o'clock appointment be easier for you?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's easy to see why he's so popular.",
          "easy to She's very easy to talk to.",
          "The easiest thing to do would be for us to take the train home.",
          "It isn't easy doing something It isn't easy being a parent.",
          "no easy matter Getting into the movie business is no easy matter.",
          "I don't trust that easy (= relaxed) charm of his.",
          "informal My car can do 250 kph, easy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "comfortable or calm; free from worry, pain, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They both retired and went off to lead an easy life in the Bahamas.",
          "easy about I don't feel easy about leaving him alone in the house all day.",
          "with an easy mind/conscience With the harvest finished, I was able to relax with an easy mind/conscience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing little effort; not difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked through the test trying to find an easy question.",
          "Would a 10 a.m. appointment be easier for you?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She is very easy to talk to.",
          "Let’s run the last two miles at an easy (= not fast) pace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free from worry, pain, or trouble; comfortable or calm:",
        "examples": [
          "With three children to support, her life has been far from easy.",
          "I don’t feel easy about leaving him alone in the house all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be lower in price at the end of a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Tokyo stocks closed easier on profit-taking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of money and living comfortably:",
        "examples": [
          "You'd think a windfall that large would put Smith on easy street."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "easiest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "needing little effort:",
        "examples": [
          "an easy exam",
          "easy for Would a ten o'clock appointment be easier for you?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's easy to see why he's so popular.",
          "easy to She's very easy to talk to.",
          "The easiest thing to do would be for us to take the train home.",
          "It isn't easy doing something It isn't easy being a parent.",
          "no easy matter Getting into the movie business is no easy matter.",
          "I don't trust that easy (= relaxed) charm of his.",
          "informal My car can do 250 kph, easy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "comfortable or calm; free from worry, pain, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They both retired and went off to lead an easy life in the Bahamas.",
          "easy about I don't feel easy about leaving him alone in the house all day.",
          "with an easy mind/conscience With the harvest finished, I was able to relax with an easy mind/conscience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing little effort; not difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked through the test trying to find an easy question.",
          "Would a 10 a.m. appointment be easier for you?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She is very easy to talk to.",
          "Let’s run the last two miles at an easy (= not fast) pace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free from worry, pain, or trouble; comfortable or calm:",
        "examples": [
          "With three children to support, her life has been far from easy.",
          "I don’t feel easy about leaving him alone in the house all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be lower in price at the end of a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Tokyo stocks closed easier on profit-taking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of money and living comfortably:",
        "examples": [
          "You'd think a windfall that large would put Smith on easy street."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "easily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with no difficulty or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "I can easily be home early tonight, if you want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "For me, Venice is easily the most beautiful city in Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very likely to happen or be true:",
        "examples": [
          "Prices could easily rise further."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quickly, or more quickly than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "Ever since the illness I get tired very easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an easy way; without difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Ever since his surgery he tires very easily (= more quickly than usual)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "easing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action or process of making something less severe or difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors were encouraged by data showing an easing of inflationary pressure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "east": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the direction from which the sun rises in the morning, opposite to the west, or the part of an area or country that is in this direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The points of the compass are north, south, east, and west.",
          "Which way is east?",
          "Most of the country, except the east, is rural.",
          "in the east of Her home is in the east of France.",
          "to the east of According to the map, the village lies about ten kilometres to the east of here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Asia, especially its eastern and southern parts:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent her childhood in the East - mostly in China.",
          "In this class, we will be studying how medieval trade routes westernized the East."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "those countries in Europe that had communist governments before the 1990s:",
        "examples": [
          "The collapse of Communism changed East-West relations for ever.",
          "If you were from the US or the UK, it was nearly impossible to get a tourist visa to visit any countries in the communist East."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or forming the east part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Cambridge is in East Anglia.",
          "The east wall of the mosque is covered with a beautiful mosaic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wind coming from the east:",
        "examples": [
          "Officials are worried that the east wind will continue to spread wildfires."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "towards the east:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll drive east for a few more miles, then turn south.",
          "east of They were the first people to travel east of the mountains (= into the area beyond and to the east of the mountains).",
          "due east We walked due (= directly) east for two kilometres.",
          "face east The garden faces east, so we'll get the morning sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the direction where the sun rises in the morning that is opposite west, or the part of an area or country that is in this direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The points of the compass are north, south, east, and west.",
          "Most of the state’s heavy industry is in the east."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The East is Asia, esp. its eastern and southern parts:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent her childhood in the East, mostly in China and Japan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the US, the East is the part of the country east of the Mississippi River.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eastbound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "going or leading towards the east:",
        "examples": [
          "an eastbound train",
          "A flight eastbound causes more severe jetlag than flying west."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "easter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Christian religious holiday to celebrate Jesus Christ's return to life after he was killed:",
        "examples": [
          "at Easter I get two weeks off school at Easter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Christian religious holiday that celebrates Jesus Christ’s return to life",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eastern": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in or from the east part of an area:",
        "examples": [
          "The eastern part of the country is very mountainous.",
          "Eastern bloc Until about 1991, the Eastern bloc was the Soviet Union and the communist countries of eastern Europe.",
          "Buddhism and other Eastern (= Asian) religions fascinate me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or from the east part of an area:",
        "examples": [
          "Milwaukee is in the eastern part of Wisconsin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eaten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eater": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who eats a particular amount or type of food, eats in a particular way, or has a particular attitude towards food:",
        "examples": [
          "picky/fussy eater Picky/fussy eaters like bland food.",
          "meat eater They seriously think they can win meat eaters over to vegetarianism.",
          "a big eater Please don't worry about me -- I'm not a big eater, anyway.",
          "a good eater The children are good eaters -- they'll eat anything!",
          "a small eater I'm a small eater, and even for me it wasn't enough."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eaters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who eats a particular amount or type of food, eats in a particular way, or has a particular attitude towards food:",
        "examples": [
          "picky/fussy eater Picky/fussy eaters like bland food.",
          "meat eater They seriously think they can win meat eaters over to vegetarianism.",
          "a big eater Please don't worry about me -- I'm not a big eater, anyway.",
          "a good eater The children are good eaters -- they'll eat anything!",
          "a small eater I'm a small eater, and even for me it wasn't enough."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put or take food into the mouth, chew it (= crush it with the teeth), and swallow it:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you eat meat?",
          "When I've got a cold, I don't feel like eating.",
          "We usually eat (= have a meal) at about seven o'clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put food into the mouth, chew it, and swallow it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He ate a hamburger for lunch.",
          "[ I ] When I’ve got a cold, I don’t feel like eating.",
          "[ I ] We usually eat (= have a meal) at about 7 p.m.",
          "[ I ] Let’s eat in/out (= have a meal at home/at a restaurant) tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage or destroy something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Running water had gradually eaten into the rock, forming a channel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of food:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like some eats?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eavesdrop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to listen to someone's private conversation from close by without them knowing:",
        "examples": [
          "eavesdrop on He was eavesdropping on our conversation.",
          "He beckoned me into a little side room where no one could eavesdrop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to listen to someone without them knowing using an electronic listening device, for example attached to a telephone line:",
        "examples": [
          "The intelligence agency was instructed to eavesdrop and collect information to be analysed by other agencies.",
          "Police need a warrant if they want to eavesdrop on telephone conversations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal private information by secretly picking up an electronic signal or entering a computer system:",
        "examples": [
          "This vulnerability allows an attacker to eavesdrop on wireless traffic and collect enough information to bypass the secret shared authentication key."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to listen secretly to someone’s private conversation",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eavesdropping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of listening to someone's private conversation from close by without them knowing:",
        "examples": [
          "I was trying not to listen to their conversation, but I finally gave up and started some serious eavesdropping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of listening to someone without them knowing by using an electronic listening device, for example attached to a telephone line:",
        "examples": [
          "Telecommunications companies helped the security agency conduct eavesdropping without warrants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of stealing private information by secretly picking up an electronic signal or entering a computer system:",
        "examples": [
          "There is concern over spy satellites and electronic eavesdropping."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ebb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When the sea or tide ebbs, it moves away from the coast and falls to a lower level.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a physical or emotional feeling ebbs, it becomes less strong or disappears:",
        "examples": [
          "strength ebbs (away) He could feel his strength ebbing (away)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tide when it is moving away from the coast:",
        "examples": [
          "on the ebb We'll sail on the ebb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the sea or its tide) to move away from the coast and fall to a lower level, or, more generally, (of something) to become less or disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "He could feel his strength ebbing (away)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tide when it is moving away from the coast:",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ebola": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very serious infectious disease with fever and bleeding inside the body:",
        "examples": [
          "the latest Ebola outbreak has caused hundreds of deaths."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ebony": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very hard dark wood of a tropical tree, used especially for making furniture:",
        "examples": [
          "He started buying exotic woods such as ebony and rosewood from Mexico.",
          "The handles of medical instruments used to be made of ebony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several types of tropical tree whose hard dark wood is used for making furniture:",
        "examples": [
          "The horticulturalist Pierre Poivre introduced species from around the world, including fruit and spice trees, ebony and mahogany."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the colour black:",
        "examples": [
          "skin of gleaming ebony"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "black in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "her ebony hair",
          "Their eyes were painted ebony and their mouths crimson."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very hard, dark-colored wood, used esp. for making furniture",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ec": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for European Commission: the part of the European Union which is responsible for suggesting laws, making decisions, supporting the Union's agreements, and general organization:",
        "examples": [
          "EC ruling/directive",
          "There's no need to charge VAT because under EC rules you don't have to charge the tax on exports, provided you are exporting to a VAT-registered business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for European Community: the organization of European countries that existed until November 1993 when it became the European Union:",
        "examples": [
          "EC Member State"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eccentric": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strange or unusual, sometimes in a humorous way:",
        "examples": [
          "eccentric behaviour",
          "eccentric clothes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not perfectly circular",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who behaves in an eccentric way:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother is something of an eccentric."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange or unusual, sometimes in an amusing way:",
        "examples": [
          "eccentric behavior"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "echo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sound that is heard after it has been reflected off a surface such as a wall or a cliff:",
        "examples": [
          "The echoes of his scream sounded in the cave for several seconds.",
          "Thick carpet would reduce the echo in this hallway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a detail that is similar to and makes you remember something else:",
        "examples": [
          "echo of There are echoes of Mozart in her first piano compositions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sound echoes or a place echoes with a sound, you hear the sound again because you are in a large, empty space:",
        "examples": [
          "echo around The sound of footsteps echoed around the hall.",
          "echo with Suddenly, the building echoed with the sound of gunfire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat details that are similar to, and make you think of, something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The design of the church echoes that of St. Paul's Cathedral.",
          "I've heard the prime minister's view echoed throughout the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sound that is heard again after it has been reflected off a surface such as a wall or a cliff:",
        "examples": [
          "The cave was filled with the echoes of our voices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality or other detail that is similar to and makes you remember something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The son’s behavior is a clear echo of his father’s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill a place with repeating sounds, or to be filled with these sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The sound of footsteps echoed through the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express or think what someone else has said or thought:",
        "examples": [
          "Brownell’s comments echoed the opinion of the majority of the commission members."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "echoed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sound echoes or a place echoes with a sound, you hear the sound again because you are in a large, empty space:",
        "examples": [
          "echo around The sound of footsteps echoed around the hall.",
          "echo with Suddenly, the building echoed with the sound of gunfire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat details that are similar to, and make you think of, something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The design of the church echoes that of St. Paul's Cathedral.",
          "I've heard the prime minister's view echoed throughout the party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "echoes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "echoing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sound echoes or a place echoes with a sound, you hear the sound again because you are in a large, empty space:",
        "examples": [
          "echo around The sound of footsteps echoed around the hall.",
          "echo with Suddenly, the building echoed with the sound of gunfire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat details that are similar to, and make you think of, something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The design of the church echoes that of St. Paul's Cathedral.",
          "I've heard the prime minister's view echoed throughout the party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "echolocation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a process in which animals, for example bats (= small animals with wings that fly at night), find their way in the dark by producing sound waves that echo (= are heard again) when they are reflected off an object:",
        "examples": [
          "Dolphins locate underwater creatures using echolocation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eclectic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Methods, beliefs, ideas, etc. that are eclectic combine whatever seem the best or most useful things from many different areas or systems, rather than following a single system:",
        "examples": [
          "an eclectic style/approach",
          "an eclectic taste in literature"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of different types, methods, styles, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an eclectic mix of our ethnic foods and traditional Thanksgiving food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including many different styles or methods:",
        "examples": [
          "Pilard, who takes an eclectic approach to identifying cheap stocks, invests in small and midsize companies, as well as large ones."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eclipse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when the sun disappears from view, either completely or partly, while the moon is moving between it and the earth, or when the moon becomes darker while the shadow of the earth moves over it:",
        "examples": [
          "solar/lunar eclipse Some people believe that a solar/lunar eclipse affects their relationships, energy levels, and mood.",
          "total/partial eclipse of On Wednesday there will be a total/partial eclipse of the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something becomes less important:",
        "examples": [
          "eclipse of The eclipse of the ruling political party was inevitable.",
          "in eclipse His remarkable contribution to literature has been too long in eclipse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an eclipse of the moon or sun:",
        "examples": [
          "The moon will be totally eclipsed at 12.10 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make another person or thing seem much less important, good, or famous:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy has eclipsed all other issues during this election campaign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when the light from an object in the sky cannot be seen because another object has come between you and it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a solar eclipse, the moon travels in between the earth and the sun.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a lunar eclipse, the earth travels in between the moon and the sun.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become much more important and noticeable than something:",
        "examples": [
          "The state of the economy has eclipsed all other issues during the election campaign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become greater in amount or level than something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The increased consumer spending from new businesses has already helped shopping, dining, and real estate eclipse oil revenues.",
          "Their stock is up 50% so far this year, as their profit growth is expected to eclipse that of larger companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more successful or important than something else:",
        "examples": [
          "We have developed a winning formula to eclipse our rivals.",
          "These problems should not be allowed to eclipse the organization's achievements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eclipsed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an eclipse of the moon or sun:",
        "examples": [
          "The moon will be totally eclipsed at 12.10 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make another person or thing seem much less important, good, or famous:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy has eclipsed all other issues during this election campaign."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ecological": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to ecology or the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "The destruction of the rain forests is an ecological disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to ecology (= the relationship between living things and their environment) or the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "The industry has created thousands of jobs in rural communities but environmentalists believe this has been an ecological disaster."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ecology": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the relationships between the air, land, water, animals, plants, etc., usually of a particular area, or the scientific study of this:",
        "examples": [
          "ecology of The oil spill caused terrible damage to the fragile ecology of the coast.",
          "She hopes to study ecology at college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationship of living things to their environment and to each other, or the scientific study of this:",
        "examples": [
          "The oil spill caused great damage to the fragile ecology of the coastline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationship between living things and their environment:",
        "examples": [
          "The developments will extend further into the shore, so further destroying the river's ecology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationship between the people working within a company or the relationship between different companies working together:",
        "examples": [
          "We need a healthy ecology of competing organizations: traditional companies, partnerships, mutuals, co-operatives, and social enterprises.",
          "Business ecology deals with the relationships between stakeholders, corporate decision makers, and their environments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "economic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to trade, industry, or money:",
        "examples": [
          "The country has been in a very poor economic state ever since the decline of its two major industries.",
          "economic policy The government's economic policies have led us into the worst recession in years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making a profit, or likely to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to close our London office - with the rent so high it just wasn't economic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to trade, industry, and money:",
        "examples": [
          "economic growth/policies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to trade, industry, and money:",
        "examples": [
          "economic conditions/situation The plan also recognized the need to react to the challenging economic conditions facing football clubs around the world.",
          "economic boom/expansion/upswing Employers faced record-low unemployment levels during the economic boom.",
          "economic downturn/slowdown The government-subsidized corporation may run into trouble in an economic downturn.",
          "economic collapse/crisis/depression This legislation aims to pull the country out of economic crisis by giving tax breaks for companies to hire more workers.",
          "economic recovery/regeneration He was instrumental in providing the framework for post-war economic recovery.",
          "economic change/reform",
          "economic benefits/interests These laws serve to protect our long-range security and economic interests.",
          "economic data/figures/statistics",
          "economic factor/issue/problem",
          "economic equality/inequality/justice",
          "They discussed the consequences of the banking crisis for US economic policy.",
          "The Chancellor's chief economic adviser yesterday made what might be his last budget briefing to journalists.",
          "She warned this would lead to a decline in economic performance and poorer public services.",
          "Government-led investment in infrastructure and technology aims to boost individual consumption and economic competitiveness.",
          "Some consider the foundations of economic freedom to be personal choice, voluntary exchange, and open markets.",
          "We could put more pressure on the private sector to create more economic opportunities for minorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making a profit, or likely to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to close our London office - with the rent so high it just wasn't economic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not using a lot of money, fuel, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It's often more economic to buy office supplies in bulk."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "economical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using as little of something as possible; wasting nothing or very little:",
        "examples": [
          "economical with People were urged to be economical with water as a drought was declared.",
          "He was typically cautious and economical with his words (= he used few words).",
          "What's the most economical way of heating this building?",
          "Loft insulation keeps warmth inside the house, making it more comfortable and more economical to run.",
          "As well as being powerful, the engine is impressively economical and clean.",
          "economical on There's increasing demand for cars that are more economical on fuel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "avoiding stating the true facts about a situation, or lying about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Anyone who tells you that this is a simple process is being economical with the truth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making a profit, or likely to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "He claims that rising gas prices make the pipeline project economical.",
          "The price of corn needs to be low in order for biofuel production to be economical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the economy, or to trade, industry, or money:",
        "examples": [
          "New business means economical and social progress.",
          "In the current economical climate, many businesses have shut down for good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not using a lot of money, energy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "With rents so high, it wasn’t economical to continue to live in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not using a lot of fuel, money, space, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the most economical way of heating this building?",
          "Most printer software lets you fit four pictures per sheet to make the most economical use of the space available.",
          "There's increasing demand for cars which are more economical on fuel.",
          "It's a shame this industry could not be a bit more economical with the costs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "economically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using little money, time, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "As a student she lived very economically, rarely going out and buying very few clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to a country's trade, industry, and money:",
        "examples": [
          "Economically, the country has been improving steadily these past ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to a country's trade, industry, and money:",
        "examples": [
          "Economically the country has been improving steadily these past ten years.",
          "economically depressed/backward/disadvantaged The neighborhood is one of Lexington's most economically depressed areas.",
          "economically powerful/prosperous/developed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to making a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Is the service economically viable for providers?",
          "The project is no longer economically justified.",
          "What can we do to dramatically reduce emissions in an economically sustainable way?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working and therefore making money for yourself and the economy of your country:",
        "examples": [
          "40% of disabled people are economically active compared to 83% of non-disabled people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that does not use a lot of fuel, money, space, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to deliver services much more economically."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "economics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way in which trade, industry, or money is organized, or the study of this:",
        "examples": [
          "Their ideas sound fine in principle, but they haven't worked out the economics behind the policies.",
          "She's in her third year of studying economics at York University."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of the system by which a country’s wealth is made and used",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of the way in which economies work, for example, the way in which they make money and produce and distribute goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the laws of economics is that today's shortage is tomorrow's glut.",
          "He has a degree in economics.",
          "She's economics professor/professor of economics at the University of Berkeley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "business activities considered from a financial point of view, and whether or not products or services are likely to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Energy policy must be built on economics if it is to succeed.",
          "We are trying to change the economics of the digital business to let consumers benefit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "economies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country is made and used:",
        "examples": [
          "global economy Technology companies are driving the global economy.",
          "the German/US economy",
          "the state of the economy Investors remain cautious about the state of the economy.",
          "weak economy Tourism can help to boost a weak economy.",
          "strong economy A strong economy results in higher property prices.",
          "Tourism contributes millions of pounds to the local economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the intentional saving of money or, less commonly, the saving of time, energy, words, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "make economies They've had to make economies since Nathan lost his job.",
          "This can be done by machines with more speed and economy.",
          "She writes with such economy - I've never known a writer say so much in so few words."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country or region is made and used:",
        "examples": [
          "Tourism contributes millions of dollars to the region’s economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the careful use and management of money or of time, energy, words, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "For the purpose of economy, you may prefer to use a cheaper cut of meat in this recipe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of making money and producing and distributing goods and services within a country or region:",
        "examples": [
          "On average, China accounts for almost half of the total export growth of East Asian economies.",
          "The property and construction industries are no longer as dominant in the economy as they used to be.",
          "India has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.",
          "the global/national/local economy Political leaders expressed concern at the effect of increasing oil prices on the global economy.",
          "a booming/strong/robust economy",
          "a slowing/weak/stagnant economy",
          "an emerging/a developing/a developed economy Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan are often categorized as emerging economies.",
          "stimulate/boost/jump-start the economy New legislation has boosted the rural economy as well as supporting local communities.",
          "an economy grows/slows/recovers In the year to the second quarter of 2007, the UK economy grew by 3.1%.",
          "a knowledge-/service-/cash-based economy",
          "a slowdown/downturn in the economy The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said the decline in sales reflected the downturn in the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not spending more money, using more resources, etc. than you need to:",
        "examples": [
          "Many manufacturing processes have been outsourced to Eastern Europe for reasons of economy.",
          "Higher licence fees can tempt commercial organizations to make economies on service quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Executives at the firm now fly economy, rather than club class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that seems to be a good way of saving money but is not:",
        "examples": [
          "Going abroad without travel insurance is a false economy if you are ill and need costly medical treatment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "economy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country is made and used:",
        "examples": [
          "global economy Technology companies are driving the global economy.",
          "the German/US economy",
          "the state of the economy Investors remain cautious about the state of the economy.",
          "weak economy Tourism can help to boost a weak economy.",
          "strong economy A strong economy results in higher property prices.",
          "Tourism contributes millions of pounds to the local economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the intentional saving of money or, less commonly, the saving of time, energy, words, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "make economies They've had to make economies since Nathan lost his job.",
          "This can be done by machines with more speed and economy.",
          "She writes with such economy - I've never known a writer say so much in so few words."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country or region is made and used:",
        "examples": [
          "Tourism contributes millions of dollars to the region’s economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the careful use and management of money or of time, energy, words, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "For the purpose of economy, you may prefer to use a cheaper cut of meat in this recipe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of making money and producing and distributing goods and services within a country or region:",
        "examples": [
          "On average, China accounts for almost half of the total export growth of East Asian economies.",
          "The property and construction industries are no longer as dominant in the economy as they used to be.",
          "India has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.",
          "the global/national/local economy Political leaders expressed concern at the effect of increasing oil prices on the global economy.",
          "a booming/strong/robust economy",
          "a slowing/weak/stagnant economy",
          "an emerging/a developing/a developed economy Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan are often categorized as emerging economies.",
          "stimulate/boost/jump-start the economy New legislation has boosted the rural economy as well as supporting local communities.",
          "an economy grows/slows/recovers In the year to the second quarter of 2007, the UK economy grew by 3.1%.",
          "a knowledge-/service-/cash-based economy",
          "a slowdown/downturn in the economy The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said the decline in sales reflected the downturn in the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not spending more money, using more resources, etc. than you need to:",
        "examples": [
          "Many manufacturing processes have been outsourced to Eastern Europe for reasons of economy.",
          "Higher licence fees can tempt commercial organizations to make economies on service quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Executives at the firm now fly economy, rather than club class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that seems to be a good way of saving money but is not:",
        "examples": [
          "Going abroad without travel insurance is a false economy if you are ill and need costly medical treatment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ecosystem": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "all the living things in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "Pollution can have disastrous effects on the delicately balanced ecosystem.",
          "Marine biologists fear the predatory crabs have the potential to disrupt marine ecosystems.",
          "forest/reef/ocean ecosystems"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any complicated system consisting of many different people, processes, activities, etc., especially relating to technology, and the way that they affect each other :",
        "examples": [
          "A developer ecosystem is a community of software developers and the market that shares their tools and services.",
          "A new political ecosystem has grown up around local elections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the plants, animals, and people living in an area considered together with their environment as a system of relationships:",
        "examples": [
          "They are working to preserve the delicately balanced ecosystem of these wetlands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the living things in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "Three-quarters of these cork oak forests could be lost within the decade, threatening jobs and ecosystems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of businesses or business activities that affect each other and work well together:",
        "examples": [
          "Independent musicians help to keep the ecosystem of popular music healthy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ecosystems": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "all the living things in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "Pollution can have disastrous effects on the delicately balanced ecosystem.",
          "Marine biologists fear the predatory crabs have the potential to disrupt marine ecosystems.",
          "forest/reef/ocean ecosystems"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any complicated system consisting of many different people, processes, activities, etc., especially relating to technology, and the way that they affect each other :",
        "examples": [
          "A developer ecosystem is a community of software developers and the market that shares their tools and services.",
          "A new political ecosystem has grown up around local elections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the plants, animals, and people living in an area considered together with their environment as a system of relationships:",
        "examples": [
          "They are working to preserve the delicately balanced ecosystem of these wetlands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the living things in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "Three-quarters of these cork oak forests could be lost within the decade, threatening jobs and ecosystems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of businesses or business activities that affect each other and work well together:",
        "examples": [
          "Independent musicians help to keep the ecosystem of popular music healthy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ecstasy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state of extreme happiness, especially when feeling pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "in ecstasy She threw her head back as if in ecstasy.",
          "sexual ecstasy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful drug that makes you feel very active and can cause you to hallucinate (= see or hear things that do not exist)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of extreme happiness or pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "We shared a moment of ecstasy as the chocolate melted on our tongues."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ecstatic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely happy:",
        "examples": [
          "The new president was greeted by an ecstatic crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very happy and excited:",
        "examples": [
          "The new president was greeted by an ecstatic crowd."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ecstatically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in an extremely happy way:",
        "examples": [
          "Enormous crowds greeted him ecstatically.",
          "She is ecstatically in love."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ecuador": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in South America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eczema": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a skin condition in which areas of the skin become red, rough, and sore and make you want to rub them:",
        "examples": [
          "As a young boy he suffered from eczema."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a skin condition in which areas of the skin become red, rough, and sore",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "Do you agree that something needs to be done about the cost of higher ed?",
          "The college offers adult basic ed and English as a second language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "Shortly after I submitted the piece I was summoned to the ed's office.",
          "He is a former deputy ed of \"The Spectator\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "History of Political Economy, Cambridge University Press, Johnson, M. (ed.).",
          "The Journals of Sylvia Plath 1950-62, ed. Karen V. Kukil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary, 4th ed.",
          "Dermatology in General Medicine. Sixth ed. 2 vols."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for emergency department: the part of a hospital where people go when they are seriously ill or injured and need treatment quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "A patient was admitted to the hospital from the ED.",
          "On arrival in the ED he showed signs of severe poisoning and shock.",
          "The ED physician assessed the fracture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "People sometimes confuse body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and eating disorders (EDs).",
          "There are several medical conditions which may make it more difficult to diagnose and treat an ED."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Erectile dysfunction (ED) is common in men with metabolic syndrome.",
          "The drug has revolutionized the way ED is treated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for effective dose: the amount of a drug that produces the effect that is wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "The mean effective dose (ED) of ampicillin sufficient to effect 100% survival was calculated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form the past simple and past participle of regular verbs:",
        "examples": [
          "called",
          "asked",
          "looked",
          "started",
          "played",
          "returned",
          "worked"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eddy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If water, wind, smoke, etc. eddies, it moves fast in a circle:",
        "examples": [
          "The water eddied around in a whirlpool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a large group of people eddies somewhere, the people go there together while constantly moving around within their group:",
        "examples": [
          "He joined the flood of students eddying toward the second-floor lockers.",
          "She watched the small groups of protesters eddy across the courtyard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come and go in large quantities, without becoming firmly fixed:",
        "examples": [
          "He is adept at placing Einstein in the stream of ideas and theories that eddied about in the intellectual currents of the day.",
          "But what is all this stuff that eddies in your head all the time?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast, circular movement of water, wind, smoke, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The bend in the river had caused an eddy of fast swirling water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a lot of things are happening or changing at one time:",
        "examples": [
          "She was caught up in an eddy of social engagements.",
          "The swirling eddy of privacy concerns will be taken up by both House and Senate Commerce committees in the coming months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of water, wind, smoke, etc.) to move fast in a circle:",
        "examples": [
          "The water eddied ceaselessly in the wake of the boat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "edema": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eden": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the Bible, the garden where the first humans, Adam and Eve, lived in perfect happiness before they did not obey God and were ordered by him to leave",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "edge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the outer or furthest point of something:",
        "examples": [
          "edge of He put pink icing around the edge of the cake.",
          "They built the church on the edge of the village.",
          "A man was standing at the water's edge with a small boy.",
          "I caught (= hit) my leg on the edge of the table as I walked past."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the side of a blade that cuts, or any sharp part of an object that could cut:",
        "examples": [
          "Careful with that open can - it's got a very sharp edge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the point just before something very different and noticeable happens:",
        "examples": [
          "on the edge of The company is on the edge of collapse.",
          "bring something to the edge The government had brought the country to the edge of a catastrophe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an unpleasant event pushes someone over the edge, it makes them start to behave in a crazy way:",
        "examples": [
          "She had been driven over the edge by the separation from her husband."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage over other people:",
        "examples": [
          "have the edge over In terms of experience, she definitely had the edge over the other people that we interviewed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small but noticeable amount of anger in someone's voice:",
        "examples": [
          "edge to/in There's a definite edge to/in her voice when she talks to her husband."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nervous and not relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "Is something wrong? You seem a bit on edge this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a hit of the ball with the edge of the bat:",
        "examples": [
          "inside edge There were a couple of early inside edges.",
          "outside edge He got an outside edge and was caught at second slip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly with gradual movements or in gradual stages, or to make someone or something move in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "edge its way A long line of traffic edged its way forward.",
          "edge up Inflation has edged up to five percent over the last two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win by a very small amount; to beat or move ahead of another person or team by a very small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "edge into Opinion polls showed him edging into a slight lead.",
          "Germany edged Australia 5-4.",
          "edge it Both players gave a good performance but I think Nick just edged it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, to hit the ball with the edge of the bat:",
        "examples": [
          "She edged the ball between the two slip fielders.",
          "He edged a catch behind off the final ball of the day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn a ski sideways so that one edge goes into the snow:",
        "examples": [
          "Shaped skis have made it easier to turn and edge the skis with less effort.",
          "He's not getting low enough to use his centre of gravity to edge the ski."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer or farthest point of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the edge of a cliff/table",
          "They walked down to the water’s edge.",
          "fig. Hitchcock’s films often kept moviegoers at the edge of their seats (= kept them eagerly interested)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a point beyond which something unpleasant or very noticeable is likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "It was reported that the company is on the edge of collapse.",
          "The loss of his job almost pushed him over the edge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the side of a blade that cuts, or any sharp part of an object:",
        "examples": [
          "Careful with that open can – it’s got a very sharp edge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Because of her experience she has the edge over the other applicants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are on edge, you are nervous and not relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "Carly seemed on edge while her family was away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly with gradual movements or in gradual stages:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A long line of traffic edged its way forward.",
          "[ I ] Inflation has begun to edge up during the last six months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a technical system that allows people to access large amounts of data on the internet at high speeds without using wires",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or have an advantage in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Internet banks may have the edge over their old-technology rivals when it comes to charges and rates, but they are not immune from complaints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone an advantage in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "A consortium of private-equity investors gave the group the edge in the competition to acquire MGM."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to no longer have an advantage that you used to have:",
        "examples": [
          "Over the years, Germany to some extent lost its edge as a manufacturing base because of cheaper wages in Eastern Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to nearly be in a particular situation, or to be close to achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists hope we are on the edge of a new and greener economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone or something into a difficult or dangerous situation:",
        "examples": [
          "As the number of house repossessions and bankruptcies increases, those already struggling with debt could be pushed over the edge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get less or lower by a small amount, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales edged down from $1.775 billion to $1.772 billion in the fourth quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase by a small amount, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "There is still some nervousness that US authorities might try to edge up interest rates to support the dollar after its recent falls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "edged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having something around the edge:",
        "examples": [
          "edged with He bought a white tablecloth edged with a pretty pattern (= with a pattern around the outside).",
          "a lace-edged collar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a particular type of edge:",
        "examples": [
          "a double-edged blade"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "edges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the outer or furthest point of something:",
        "examples": [
          "edge of He put pink icing around the edge of the cake.",
          "They built the church on the edge of the village.",
          "A man was standing at the water's edge with a small boy.",
          "I caught (= hit) my leg on the edge of the table as I walked past."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the side of a blade that cuts, or any sharp part of an object that could cut:",
        "examples": [
          "Careful with that open can - it's got a very sharp edge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the point just before something very different and noticeable happens:",
        "examples": [
          "on the edge of The company is on the edge of collapse.",
          "bring something to the edge The government had brought the country to the edge of a catastrophe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an unpleasant event pushes someone over the edge, it makes them start to behave in a crazy way:",
        "examples": [
          "She had been driven over the edge by the separation from her husband."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage over other people:",
        "examples": [
          "have the edge over In terms of experience, she definitely had the edge over the other people that we interviewed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small but noticeable amount of anger in someone's voice:",
        "examples": [
          "edge to/in There's a definite edge to/in her voice when she talks to her husband."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nervous and not relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "Is something wrong? You seem a bit on edge this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a hit of the ball with the edge of the bat:",
        "examples": [
          "inside edge There were a couple of early inside edges.",
          "outside edge He got an outside edge and was caught at second slip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly with gradual movements or in gradual stages, or to make someone or something move in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "edge its way A long line of traffic edged its way forward.",
          "edge up Inflation has edged up to five percent over the last two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win by a very small amount; to beat or move ahead of another person or team by a very small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "edge into Opinion polls showed him edging into a slight lead.",
          "Germany edged Australia 5-4.",
          "edge it Both players gave a good performance but I think Nick just edged it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, to hit the ball with the edge of the bat:",
        "examples": [
          "She edged the ball between the two slip fielders.",
          "He edged a catch behind off the final ball of the day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn a ski sideways so that one edge goes into the snow:",
        "examples": [
          "Shaped skis have made it easier to turn and edge the skis with less effort.",
          "He's not getting low enough to use his centre of gravity to edge the ski."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer or farthest point of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the edge of a cliff/table",
          "They walked down to the water’s edge.",
          "fig. Hitchcock’s films often kept moviegoers at the edge of their seats (= kept them eagerly interested)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a point beyond which something unpleasant or very noticeable is likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "It was reported that the company is on the edge of collapse.",
          "The loss of his job almost pushed him over the edge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the side of a blade that cuts, or any sharp part of an object:",
        "examples": [
          "Careful with that open can – it’s got a very sharp edge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Because of her experience she has the edge over the other applicants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are on edge, you are nervous and not relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "Carly seemed on edge while her family was away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly with gradual movements or in gradual stages:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A long line of traffic edged its way forward.",
          "[ I ] Inflation has begun to edge up during the last six months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a technical system that allows people to access large amounts of data on the internet at high speeds without using wires",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or have an advantage in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Internet banks may have the edge over their old-technology rivals when it comes to charges and rates, but they are not immune from complaints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone an advantage in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "A consortium of private-equity investors gave the group the edge in the competition to acquire MGM."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to no longer have an advantage that you used to have:",
        "examples": [
          "Over the years, Germany to some extent lost its edge as a manufacturing base because of cheaper wages in Eastern Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to nearly be in a particular situation, or to be close to achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists hope we are on the edge of a new and greener economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone or something into a difficult or dangerous situation:",
        "examples": [
          "As the number of house repossessions and bankruptcies increases, those already struggling with debt could be pushed over the edge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get less or lower by a small amount, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales edged down from $1.775 billion to $1.772 billion in the fourth quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase by a small amount, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "There is still some nervousness that US authorities might try to edge up interest rates to support the dollar after its recent falls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "edgy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "nervous; not calm:",
        "examples": [
          "He was feeling a little edgy about the whole thing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusual in a way that is fashionable or exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "edgy art installations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nervous or easily upset:",
        "examples": [
          "He paced the hallway looking edgy and impatient."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "edible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suitable or safe for eating:",
        "examples": [
          "Only the leaves of the plant are edible.",
          "I like to decorate my salads with edible flowers.",
          "Here are some great ideas for edible gifts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you can eat; a food:",
        "examples": [
          "Edibles rich in antioxidants and B vitamins include blueberries, cranberries, and dark green, leafy vegetables such as kale.",
          "Making special sweets and other edibles for the Day of the Dead has become a tradition for many Mexicans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you can eat, such as a cake or cookie, that has had the drug cannabis (= a drug that is illegal in many countries but allowed for certain uses in others) added to it:",
        "examples": [
          "They launched a range of medical marijuana edibles including brownies, fudge, and sweets.",
          "He was admitted to hospital after having a bad reaction to an edible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suitable or safe for eating:",
        "examples": [
          "Only the leaves of the plant are edible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "edict": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official order, especially one that is given in a forceful and unfair way:",
        "examples": [
          "The City Council issued an edict against spitting in the street.",
          "a religious edict"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public order given by an authority:",
        "examples": [
          "a court edict"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "edinburgh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Scotland, where the Scottish Parliament is based",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "edit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make changes to a text or film, deciding what will be removed and what will be kept in, in order to prepare it for being printed or shown:",
        "examples": [
          "Janet edited books for a variety of publishers.",
          "be edited down The movie's 129 minutes were edited down from 150 hours of footage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of the reports in a newspaper or magazine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He edits a national newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of making changes to a text or film, deciding what will be removed and what will be kept in, in order to prepare it for being printed or shown:",
        "examples": [
          "The article needed a thorough edit before it could be published."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of clothes or other goods that has been chosen for a particular purpose, or to be worn or used at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "Check out the delightful dresses in our new summer edit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare text or film for printing or viewing by correcting mistakes, deciding what will be removed, etc., or to be in charge of what is reported in a newspaper, magazine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He edits the local newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you edit something out, you remove it before it is broadcast or printed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Some of the best jazz performances were recorded in the 1930s, before musicians had the luxury of editing out mistakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make changes to a text, film, etc., correcting mistakes or removing some parts, especially in order to prepare it for being printed or shown:",
        "examples": [
          "We may edit your letters for length or clarity.",
          "When you edit video on a PC, the software allows you to trim scenes by a fraction of a second if you wish.",
          "A wiki is a web page that can be edited by any reader."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of a newspaper, magazine, etc. and decide what will be published in it:",
        "examples": [
          "She was the first woman to edit a national newspaper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "edited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make changes to a text or film, deciding what will be removed and what will be kept in, in order to prepare it for being printed or shown:",
        "examples": [
          "Janet edited books for a variety of publishers.",
          "be edited down The movie's 129 minutes were edited down from 150 hours of footage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of the reports in a newspaper or magazine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He edits a national newspaper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "editing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of making changes to a text or film, deciding what will be removed and what will be kept in, in order to prepare it for being printed or shown:",
        "examples": [
          "Filming the documentary took two months, but editing took another four.",
          "I’d recommend additional editing to correct the minor grammar mistakes throughout."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "edition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular form in which a book, magazine, or newspaper is published:",
        "examples": [
          "paperback/hardback edition The paperback/hardback edition of his book is published in July.",
          "The regional editions of the paper contain specific information for that area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single broadcast of a series of radio or television programmes:",
        "examples": [
          "This morning's edition of 'Women's Hour' is at the earlier time of a quarter to ten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total number of copies of a particular book, newspaper, etc. that are published at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "first edition She collects first editions of 19th-century authors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a series of repeated events:",
        "examples": [
          "The 77th edition of the Indianapolis 500 was held before an estimated 450,000 fans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular form in which a book, magazine, or newspaper is published, or the total number of copies of a book, magazine, or newspaper that are published at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "a regional edition of a newspaper",
          "The book comes in both paperback and hardback editions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper, magazine, or book published in a particular form or on a particular date:",
        "examples": [
          "today's/yesterday's/this week's, etc. edition The piece was published in yesterday's edition of the Financial Times.",
          "the current/latest edition",
          "a paperback/online/print edition"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "editions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular form in which a book, magazine, or newspaper is published:",
        "examples": [
          "paperback/hardback edition The paperback/hardback edition of his book is published in July.",
          "The regional editions of the paper contain specific information for that area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single broadcast of a series of radio or television programmes:",
        "examples": [
          "This morning's edition of 'Women's Hour' is at the earlier time of a quarter to ten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total number of copies of a particular book, newspaper, etc. that are published at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "first edition She collects first editions of 19th-century authors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a series of repeated events:",
        "examples": [
          "The 77th edition of the Indianapolis 500 was held before an estimated 450,000 fans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular form in which a book, magazine, or newspaper is published, or the total number of copies of a book, magazine, or newspaper that are published at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "a regional edition of a newspaper",
          "The book comes in both paperback and hardback editions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper, magazine, or book published in a particular form or on a particular date:",
        "examples": [
          "today's/yesterday's/this week's, etc. edition The piece was published in yesterday's edition of the Financial Times.",
          "the current/latest edition",
          "a paperback/online/print edition"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "editor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who corrects or changes pieces of text or films before they are printed or shown, or a person who is in charge of a newspaper or magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a senior editor in the reference department of a publishing company.",
          "Who is the current editor of the Times?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who corrects and make changes to texts or films before they are printed or shown, or a person who is in charge of a newspaper, magazine, etc., and is responsible for all of its reports:",
        "examples": [
          "a textbook/film editor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a newspaper, magazine, etc. and decides what will be published in it:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the editor of The Wall Street Journal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes changes to a text, film, etc. before it is printed or published:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a freelance writer, reviewer, and editor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of software for editing text on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know how to use an HTML editor?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "editorial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the editor (= the person in charge) or editors of a newspaper, magazine, television programme, etc. and to the power to decide what is published or shown in it:",
        "examples": [
          "editorial independence The newspaper's staff insisted on complete editorial independence from its owners.",
          "editorial decision Editorial decisions on the show are made by senior news editors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to someone who writes, corrects, or changes pieces of text to be published, or their work:",
        "examples": [
          "editorial content There are more ads on the page than editorial content.",
          "editorial staff They increased the budget so they could hire more editorial staff.",
          "Many jobs in publishing are marketing jobs rather than editorial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an article in a newspaper that expresses the editor's (= the person in charge of the newspaper's) opinion on a subject of particular interest at the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "All the papers deal with the same subject in their editorials.",
          "The Times and The Observer published editorials criticizing the minister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement in a newspaper or magazine, or on radio or television, that expresses the opinion of the editors or owners on a subject of particular interest:",
        "examples": [
          "an editorial on the new tax proposal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to editors or editing:",
        "examples": [
          "an editorial staff",
          "He insisted that it was an editorial decision to cut the story."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "editors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who corrects or changes pieces of text or films before they are printed or shown, or a person who is in charge of a newspaper or magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a senior editor in the reference department of a publishing company.",
          "Who is the current editor of the Times?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who corrects and make changes to texts or films before they are printed or shown, or a person who is in charge of a newspaper, magazine, etc., and is responsible for all of its reports:",
        "examples": [
          "a textbook/film editor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a newspaper, magazine, etc. and decides what will be published in it:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the editor of The Wall Street Journal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes changes to a text, film, etc. before it is printed or published:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a freelance writer, reviewer, and editor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of software for editing text on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know how to use an HTML editor?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "edits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make changes to a text or film, deciding what will be removed and what will be kept in, in order to prepare it for being printed or shown:",
        "examples": [
          "Janet edited books for a variety of publishers.",
          "be edited down The movie's 129 minutes were edited down from 150 hours of footage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of the reports in a newspaper or magazine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He edits a national newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of making changes to a text or film, deciding what will be removed and what will be kept in, in order to prepare it for being printed or shown:",
        "examples": [
          "The article needed a thorough edit before it could be published."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of clothes or other goods that has been chosen for a particular purpose, or to be worn or used at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "Check out the delightful dresses in our new summer edit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare text or film for printing or viewing by correcting mistakes, deciding what will be removed, etc., or to be in charge of what is reported in a newspaper, magazine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He edits the local newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you edit something out, you remove it before it is broadcast or printed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Some of the best jazz performances were recorded in the 1930s, before musicians had the luxury of editing out mistakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make changes to a text, film, etc., correcting mistakes or removing some parts, especially in order to prepare it for being printed or shown:",
        "examples": [
          "We may edit your letters for length or clarity.",
          "When you edit video on a PC, the software allows you to trim scenes by a fraction of a second if you wish.",
          "A wiki is a web page that can be edited by any reader."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of a newspaper, magazine, etc. and decide what will be published in it:",
        "examples": [
          "She was the first woman to edit a national newspaper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Patients with EDS present with hyper-elasticity of the skin and hypermobile joints.",
          "EDS is a genetic condition that affects connective tissue, the type of tissue in the body that provides support, structure, stability and normal scar formation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "educate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to teach someone, especially using the formal system of school, college, or university:",
        "examples": [
          "The form says he was educated in Africa.",
          "How much does it cost to educate a child privately?",
          "educate someone about something The government say they are trying to do more to educate the public about the consequences of drug abuse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach someone, esp. in the formal system of schools:",
        "examples": [
          "His application form says he was educated in Germany.",
          "It’s every citizen’s responsibility to be educated about his or her rights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "educated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having learned a lot at school or university and having a good level of knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "highly educated She was probably the most highly educated prime minister of this century."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "educating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach someone, especially using the formal system of school, college, or university:",
        "examples": [
          "The form says he was educated in Africa.",
          "How much does it cost to educate a child privately?",
          "educate someone about something The government say they are trying to do more to educate the public about the consequences of drug abuse."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "education": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of teaching or learning, especially in a school or college, or the knowledge that you get from this:",
        "examples": [
          "receive an education As a child he received most of his education at home.",
          "It's a country that places great importance on education.",
          "She lectures in education (= the study of education) at the teacher training college.",
          "It's important for children to get a good education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of teaching or learning in a school, or the knowledge that you get from this:",
        "examples": [
          "a high school/college education"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Education is also the study of methods and theories of teaching:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a master’s degree in early childhood education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of teaching and learning, or the organizations such as schools where this process happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Investment in education is crucial to ensure that the workforce is equipped for the information economy.",
          "We see corporations increasingly active in the takeover of formerly public services, such as energy, transport, healthcare, or education.",
          "She is director of education and training at a City law firm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "educational": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "providing education or relating to education:",
        "examples": [
          "Reducing the size of classes may improve educational standards.",
          "educational establishment/institution She seems to have spent all her life studying in educational establishments/institutions.",
          "educational experience humorous My father has never been to a rock concert before - it'll be an educational experience for him (= a new experience from which he can learn)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "teaching something, or relating to education:",
        "examples": [
          "Traveling abroad will be an educational experience for her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to education:",
        "examples": [
          "an educational establishment/institution",
          "Boys and girls must have the same educational opportunities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to teach someone something, or having the result of teaching someone something:",
        "examples": [
          "We develop educational software for use in schools.",
          "He described his trip to China as 'very educational'."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "educator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who teaches people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose work is teaching others, or one who is an authority on methods or theories of teaching",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who teaches people:",
        "examples": [
          "Every society needs scientists, educators, and writers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "edward": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rare and very serious genetic condition in which someone is born with three rather than two of chromosome number 18 in all or some of their body cells:",
        "examples": [
          "Baby Leo suffers from Edwards' Syndrome, which severely affects most organs of the body."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "edwards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rare and very serious genetic condition in which someone is born with three rather than two of chromosome number 18 in all or some of their body cells:",
        "examples": [
          "Baby Leo suffers from Edwards' Syndrome, which severely affects most organs of the body."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "added to a verb to form a noun that refers to the person to whom the action of the verb is being done:",
        "examples": [
          "an employee (= someone who is employed)",
          "the payee (= a person who money is paid to)",
          "an interviewee (= someone who is being interviewed for a job)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "added to an adjective, noun, or verb to refer to a person who is in that condition or state:",
        "examples": [
          "a refugee (= someone who has taken refuge)",
          "an escapee (= someone who has escaped)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eeg": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin, snake-like fish, some types of which are eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "jellied eels"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin fish, some types of which are eaten",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin, snake-like fish, some types of which are eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "jellied eels"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin fish, some types of which are eaten",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eerie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strange in a frightening and mysterious way:",
        "examples": [
          "She heard the eerie noise of the wind howling through the trees.",
          "eerie feeling He had the eerie feeling that he had met this stranger before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange in a frightening and mysterious way:",
        "examples": [
          "Dust lay thick on the furniture, and cobwebs formed eerie patterns in the shadowy corners."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eerily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a strange, frightening, and mysterious way:",
        "examples": [
          "Her voice was eerily similar to her dead grandmother's.",
          "The airport at this early hour seemed eerily quiet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to swear, using words that are considered offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "She was effing and blinding and saying it was all my fault."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "effect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the result of a particular influence:",
        "examples": [
          "effect on/upon The radiation leak has had a disastrous effect on/upon the environment.",
          "I tried taking tablets for the headache but they didn't have any effect.",
          "I think I'm suffering from the effects of too little sleep.",
          "to good effect She has a lot of confidence, which she uses to good effect (= to her advantage) in interviews."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce or achieve the results you want:",
        "examples": [
          "They had to wait ten minutes for the anaesthetic to take effect before they stitched up the cut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say or do something for effect, you intentionally do it to shock people or attract their attention:",
        "examples": [
          "I get the impression that she uses bad language in meetings for effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in fact, or in practice:",
        "examples": [
          "So in effect the government have lowered taxes for the rich and raised them for the poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express that what you are reporting is only a short and general form of what was really said:",
        "examples": [
          "words to that effect She said she was unhappy, or words to that effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "use:",
        "examples": [
          "in effect The present system of payment will remain in effect (= be used) until the end of the rental agreement.",
          "come into effect When do the new driving laws come into effect?",
          "take effect The new salary increases will take effect (= begin) from January onwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lighting, sounds, and objects that are specially produced for the stage or a film and are intended to make something that does not exist seem real:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a movie worth seeing for its effects alone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's possessions, especially after their death:",
        "examples": [
          "personal effects It says on the form that the insurance covers all personal effects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something and cause it to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "As a political party they are trying to effect a change in the way that we think about our environment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result of a particular influence; something that happens because of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The medicine had the effect of making me sleepy.",
          "[ C ] Cold water slows hurricane growth, but warm water has the opposite effect.",
          "[ U ] The new management actually has not had much effect on us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of rules or laws) official or legal use:",
        "examples": [
          "Winter parking rules are in effect (= must be obeyed) .",
          "All salary increases will take effect (= begin) in January."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something and cause it to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "It will take years to effect meaningful changes in the educational system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result of a particular influence:",
        "examples": [
          "have/produce an effect Anti-inflationary measures do not yet seem to be having any effect.",
          "effect of sth (on sth) The effect of the redundancies on morale has been extremely damaging.",
          "see/feel/suffer the effects of sth Businesses are already feeling the effects of the new charges.",
          "an adverse/negative/detrimental effect The slowdown will have a detrimental effect on earnings in the short term.",
          "a significant/profound/dramatic effect",
          "reduce/minimize the effects The problem is, how to deal with the demand for more and better goods while minimizing the effect on the environment.",
          "They questioned whether financial liberalization had had the desired effect (= had done what it was intended to do)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be active or being used:",
        "examples": [
          "At that time a total ban on financial transactions was in effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start working or being used:",
        "examples": [
          "On April 1 new sales taxes will come into effect.",
          "The new credit regulations will take effect next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in fact, or in practice:",
        "examples": [
          "The ruling meant that, in effect, the company was allowed to continue to do business as usual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start using something or making it work:",
        "examples": [
          "The aim is to develop new management strategies and put them into effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a change that happens immediately or from a particular date:",
        "examples": [
          "She was appointed chief executive with immediate effect.",
          "The company has announced the appointment of 13 new partners, with effect from 1 July 2012."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "After his death, an inventory was taken of his effects.",
          "Company relocation policies may cover the cost of insuring personal effects in transit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The transfer of a business is governed or effected by the law of the country in which the business is situated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "effective": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "successful or achieving the results that you want:",
        "examples": [
          "The lighting for the production made a very effective use of shadow.",
          "She's a very effective teacher.",
          "This style of decoration is simple yet effective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used about a treatment or drug) working well when used by people in general, as opposed to only under carefully controlled scientific testing conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "How effective a drug is depends on many factors, including how consistently the patient follows the instructions for taking it.",
          "It's an extremely effective cure for a headache."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in fact, although not officially:",
        "examples": [
          "Although she's not officially our boss, she's in effective control of the office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a law or rule becomes effective, it starts to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "The new laws will become effective next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing the intended results, or (of a person) skilled or able to do something well:",
        "examples": [
          "an effective policy/strategy",
          "We’ve found that giving away samples of our product is the most effective way to promote it.",
          "She’s an effective administrator and knows how to get things done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of rules or laws) in official or legal use:",
        "examples": [
          "The law becomes effective next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "successful in achieving the result that you want:",
        "examples": [
          "You need a workable, effective strategy for developing your business.",
          "Personal charisma alone does not make someone an effective leader.",
          "The consumer council must have clear duties and strong powers if it is to be effective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having started to operate or be used:",
        "examples": [
          "The new Investment Management Agreements became effective on 1st November.",
          "He announced his resignation, effective immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe what is actually true, although it may not be intended or stated:",
        "examples": [
          "The remainder of the stock is owned by a consortium of banks which are in effective control of the hotel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "effectively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is successful and achieves what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "The tablets work more effectively if you take a hot drink after them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you describe what the real result of a situation is:",
        "examples": [
          "His wife left him when the children were small, so he effectively brought up the family himself.",
          "Effectively, we have to start again from scratch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is successful and produces the intended results:",
        "examples": [
          "Though barely winning election, he governed effectively and was reelected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Effectively also means having as a certain result in reality, though not in theory:",
        "examples": [
          "If she loses this match, she’s effectively eliminated from the tournament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that successfully achieves the result that you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Staff must be given enough training and development to be able to do their jobs effectively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you are describing what is actually true, although it may not be intended or stated:",
        "examples": [
          "Whoever owns those shares, effectively controls the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "effectiveness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which something is effective:",
        "examples": [
          "The study will review the effectiveness of reading and mathematics software products.",
          "They don't have information yet to evaluate the effectiveness of those programmes ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how well a particular treatment or drug works when people are using it, as opposed to how well it works under carefully controlled scientific testing conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "There are doubts about the effectiveness of the new drug in treating the disease.",
          "Once the vaccine is widely available we will know more about its effectiveness.",
          "effectiveness study An effectiveness study asks “Does the treatment approach work in the real world?”"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to be successful and produce the intended results:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug’s effectiveness is doubtful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being successful in achieving what is wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "The effectiveness of ads like this lies in their simplicity.",
          "I had doubts about his effectiveness as a manager."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "effects": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lighting, sounds, and objects that are specially produced for the stage or a film and are intended to make something that does not exist seem real:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a movie worth seeing for its effects alone.",
          "The film received an Oscar for its special effects.",
          "She works on special effects for Hollywood films.",
          "Critics felt his sci-fi movies depended too much on effects.",
          "Visitors are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at certain stunts and effects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's possessions, especially after their death:",
        "examples": [
          "personal effects It says on the form that the insurance covers all personal effects.",
          "Make sure you don't leave any personal effects in the apartment when you leave.",
          "I set out for a new life, leaving all my effects behind me.",
          "I trust that he will dispose of my effects as directed in my will.",
          "You will need a certificate in order to take personal effects back to Brazil."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "effed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is said in order to tell someone rudely to go away",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "effeminate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An effeminate man behaves or looks similar to a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got a very effeminate manner/voice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "efficacy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability of something to produce the intended result:",
        "examples": [
          "The study is a serious attempt to understand the efficacy of cash incentives as a way of promoting learning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how well a particular treatment or drug works under carefully controlled scientific testing conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "The clinical report shows results of almost 95% efficacy for the vaccine.",
          "efficacy of Of course, the efficacy of any drug in a study will be different from its actual performance in the population.",
          "efficacy trial Efficacy trials determine whether an intervention produces the expected result under ideal circumstances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being effective; effectiveness:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug's efficacy has been questioned by consumer advocates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "efficiency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of achieving the largest amount of useful work using as little energy, fuel, effort, etc. as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Families and business need to take steps to maximize energy efficiency.",
          "Streamlining cars increases their fuel efficiency.",
          "The design of the solar panels is inspired by the efficiency with which plants convert sunlight into sugar.",
          "The company says it wants to improve working conditions, increase efficiency, and generally make the more profitable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of working well in an organized way, without wasting time or energy:",
        "examples": [
          "She gets through her work with speed and efficiency.",
          "What is so impressive about their society is the efficiency of the public services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is done to avoid wasting time, energy, or money:",
        "examples": [
          "The report has come up with more potential savings from government efficiencies.",
          "The difficult economic climate has forced us to look for efficiencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationship between the amount of energy put into a machine or process, and the amount of useful work that it produces:",
        "examples": [
          "The efficiency of cardiac muscle (the ratio of useful work done to fuel energy burned) is 10% to 15%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition or fact of producing the results you want without waste, or a particular way in which this is done:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The use of high-speed machinery improved the efficiency of the factory.",
          "[ C usually pl ] They reduced costs through production efficiencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a person, company, factory, etc. uses resources such as time, materials, or labour well, without wasting any:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is looking to shed around 1,000 jobs as part of an efficiency drive.",
          "business/economic/operational efficiency",
          "achieve/boost/improve efficiency The company invested substantial amounts of money upgrading the plant, and its workers agreed to flexible work rules that boosted efficiency.",
          "improved/increased/greater efficiency",
          "efficiency gains/improvements/savings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a person, system, or machine works well and quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "improve/increase/maximize efficiency We are looking at ways to increase the efficiency of our advertising.",
          "She does the job with great efficiency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between the amount of energy that is put into a machine in the form of fuel, effort, etc., and the amount that comes out of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Burning wood on an open fire has efficiencies of only 15-20% compared to wood burning stoves, chip and pellet boilers with efficiencies of up to 80-90% ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ways of wasting less time, money, labour, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "With the reorganisation, the company is aiming to achieve efficiencies in both production and marketing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "efficient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "working or operating quickly and effectively in an organized way:",
        "examples": [
          "The city's transport system is one of the most efficient in Europe.",
          "We need someone really efficient who can organize the office and make it run smoothly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working in a way that does not waste a resource (= something valuable such as fuel, water, or money):",
        "examples": [
          "Modern-day car engines are much more efficient.",
          "Try to replace your lightbulbs with more efficient bulbs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working or operating in a way that gets the results you want without any waste:",
        "examples": [
          "an efficient organization",
          "They are developing a more fuel-efficient car to save gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using resources such as time, materials, or energy well without wasting any:",
        "examples": [
          "an efficient method/use/way",
          "The car combines an efficient 2.3-liter four-cylinder gas engine with a battery pack and electric motor.",
          "He is a leading proponent of broad changes in the Postal Service to make it more efficient and competitive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working well and quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "an efficient operation/service/system",
          "The lawyers working on the case were skilled, efficient, and fair."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "efficiently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "working or operating in an organized, quick, and effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "She runs the business very efficiently.",
          "We take consumer complaints very seriously and resolve them as quickly and efficiently as possible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "effing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to add force to an expression. Some people might consider this offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "He's such an effing nuisance!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of swearing a lot, using words that are considered offensive :",
        "examples": [
          "After lots of effing and blinding and threatening to search everyone, he found his sunglasses in his own pocket.",
          "There was all this effing and jeffing and he was kicking the wall."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "effort": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "physical or mental activity needed to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] If we could all make an effort to keep this office tidier it would help.",
          "make the effort You can't expect to have any friends if you don't make the effort with people.",
          "in someone’s effort to In their efforts to reduce crime the government expanded the police force.",
          "effort to He's jogging around the park every morning in an effort to get fit.",
          "worth the effort It takes a long time to prepare the dish but the results are so good that it's worth the effort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result of an attempt to produce something, especially when its quality is low or uncertain:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want to have a look at his exam paper? It's a fairly poor effort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be difficult, tiring, or boring to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm exhausted all the time, and everything is a real effort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, or an attempt to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] They met again in an effort to end the strike and get people back to work.",
          "[ U ] It took years to write the book, but it was worth the effort.",
          "[ U ] He established the Help Committee to coordinate the relief effort.",
          "[ C ] Efforts to reach the senator for comment were not successful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious attempt to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "an effort to do sth This is part of an ongoing effort to develop the Asian debt market.",
          "The guidelines require that companies make an effort to engender a culture of ethical compliance.",
          "The new system has been introduced in an effort to improve customer care.",
          "Ensuring the product is launched on time will be a team effort.",
          "Over the past year, the combined efforts of the train companies has produced a 12% increase in passenger business and a 20% expansion of freight traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, or energy used to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "A number of returns which were prepared manually are now produced by the computer, resulting in saving of staff time and effort.",
          "take/require effort Taking the time to compare prices means that the purchase takes more effort, but it's usually worth it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "effortless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "seeming not to need any effort:",
        "examples": [
          "When you watch her dance it looks so effortless.",
          "He was an actor of effortless charm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an action or activity) done so well that it seems not to need much mental or physical activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Her dancing looks effortless."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "effortlessly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is effortless (= seeming not to need any effort):",
        "examples": [
          "She runs so effortlessly, as if it's the easiest thing in the world.",
          "He talks effortlessly and casually about the subject."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "efforts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "physical or mental activity needed to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] If we could all make an effort to keep this office tidier it would help.",
          "make the effort You can't expect to have any friends if you don't make the effort with people.",
          "in someone’s effort to In their efforts to reduce crime the government expanded the police force.",
          "effort to He's jogging around the park every morning in an effort to get fit.",
          "worth the effort It takes a long time to prepare the dish but the results are so good that it's worth the effort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result of an attempt to produce something, especially when its quality is low or uncertain:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want to have a look at his exam paper? It's a fairly poor effort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be difficult, tiring, or boring to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm exhausted all the time, and everything is a real effort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, or an attempt to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] They met again in an effort to end the strike and get people back to work.",
          "[ U ] It took years to write the book, but it was worth the effort.",
          "[ U ] He established the Help Committee to coordinate the relief effort.",
          "[ C ] Efforts to reach the senator for comment were not successful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious attempt to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "an effort to do sth This is part of an ongoing effort to develop the Asian debt market.",
          "The guidelines require that companies make an effort to engender a culture of ethical compliance.",
          "The new system has been introduced in an effort to improve customer care.",
          "Ensuring the product is launched on time will be a team effort.",
          "Over the past year, the combined efforts of the train companies has produced a 12% increase in passenger business and a 20% expansion of freight traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, or energy used to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "A number of returns which were prepared manually are now produced by the computer, resulting in saving of staff time and effort.",
          "take/require effort Taking the time to compare prices means that the purchase takes more effort, but it's usually worth it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "egg": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the oval object with a hard shell that is produced by female birds, especially chickens, eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "a hard-boiled/soft-boiled egg",
          "How do you like your eggs - fried or boiled?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that is made in the shape of a bird's egg:",
        "examples": [
          "a chocolate/marble egg"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an oval object, often with a hard shell, that is produced by female birds and particular reptiles and insects, and contains a baby animal that comes out when it is developed:",
        "examples": [
          "lay an egg The cuckoo lays her egg in another bird's nest.",
          "After fourteen days the eggs hatch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cell produced by a woman or female animal from which a baby can develop if it combines with a male sex cell:",
        "examples": [
          "Identical twins develop from a single fertilized egg that then splits into two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, a score of 0–0 at the end of a game, meaning that neither team has scored a goal:",
        "examples": [
          "Our first game was an egg - neither team took many good shots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an oval, rounded object with a hard shell produced by female birds and particular female reptiles, from which a baby animal is born when it is developed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An egg is also a cell produced by a woman or female animal from which a baby might develop if it combines with sperm from a male.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the oval or rounded object with a hard shell that is produced by chickens, collected before a baby bird can develop within it, and used as food:",
        "examples": [
          "The recipe calls for four eggs and a pint of milk.",
          "I’d like two scrambled eggs with bacon, please."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "egged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something seem larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "Yes, there is a risk that the deal won't complete, but the market is over-egging it.",
          "Many celebrities' memoirs overegg their difficult childhoods in order to flatter their later achievements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "egghead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a man, who is very clever and interested only in studying and other mental activities",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eggheads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a man, who is very clever and interested only in studying and other mental activities",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eggnog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drink made from milk, sugar, and eggs, often mixed with alcohol such as brandy or rum",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eggplant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an oval, purple vegetable that is white inside and is usually eaten cooked",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an oval vegetable with a shiny, dark purple skin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eggs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the oval object with a hard shell that is produced by female birds, especially chickens, eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "a hard-boiled/soft-boiled egg",
          "How do you like your eggs - fried or boiled?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that is made in the shape of a bird's egg:",
        "examples": [
          "a chocolate/marble egg"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an oval object, often with a hard shell, that is produced by female birds and particular reptiles and insects, and contains a baby animal that comes out when it is developed:",
        "examples": [
          "lay an egg The cuckoo lays her egg in another bird's nest.",
          "After fourteen days the eggs hatch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cell produced by a woman or female animal from which a baby can develop if it combines with a male sex cell:",
        "examples": [
          "Identical twins develop from a single fertilized egg that then splits into two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, a score of 0–0 at the end of a game, meaning that neither team has scored a goal:",
        "examples": [
          "Our first game was an egg - neither team took many good shots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an oval, rounded object with a hard shell produced by female birds and particular female reptiles, from which a baby animal is born when it is developed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An egg is also a cell produced by a woman or female animal from which a baby might develop if it combines with sperm from a male.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the oval or rounded object with a hard shell that is produced by chickens, collected before a baby bird can develop within it, and used as food:",
        "examples": [
          "The recipe calls for four eggs and a pint of milk.",
          "I’d like two scrambled eggs with bacon, please."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eggshells": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hard outside covering of an egg",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "paint that is slightly shiny when it is dry and is used for painting walls and woodwork (= doors, window frames, etc.)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard outside covering of an egg",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ego": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "your idea or opinion of yourself, especially your feeling of your own importance and ability:",
        "examples": [
          "That man has such an enormous ego - I've never known anyone so full of themselves!",
          "boost/bolster someone's ego I'm glad she got the job - she needed something to boost/bolster her ego (= give her confidence)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in psychoanalysis, the part of a person's mind that tries to match the hidden desires (= wishes) of the id (= part of the unconscious mind) with the demands of the real world",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the idea or opinion that you have of yourself, esp. the level of your ability and intelligence, and your importance as a person:",
        "examples": [
          "That man has an enormous ego.",
          "Getting that job should give her ego a boost (= give her confidence)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "egomaniac": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who considers themselves to be very important and able to do anything that they want:",
        "examples": [
          "Some celebs are just self-absorbed egomaniacs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "egos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "your idea or opinion of yourself, especially your feeling of your own importance and ability:",
        "examples": [
          "That man has such an enormous ego - I've never known anyone so full of themselves!",
          "boost/bolster someone's ego I'm glad she got the job - she needed something to boost/bolster her ego (= give her confidence)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in psychoanalysis, the part of a person's mind that tries to match the hidden desires (= wishes) of the id (= part of the unconscious mind) with the demands of the real world",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the idea or opinion that you have of yourself, esp. the level of your ability and intelligence, and your importance as a person:",
        "examples": [
          "That man has an enormous ego.",
          "Getting that job should give her ego a boost (= give her confidence)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "egotistical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thinking only about yourself and considering yourself better and more important than other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Finding herself world-famous by the time she was 18 only encouraged the actress's egotism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tendency to think only about yourself and consider yourself better and more important than other people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "egregious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely bad in a way that is very noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "egregious error It was an egregious error for a statesman to show such ignorance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something bad) extreme; beyond any reasonable degree:",
        "examples": [
          "egregious errors of fact",
          "an egregious example of misrepresentation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "egress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or way of leaving a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The main egress from the restaurant had been blocked off."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "egypt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in North Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "egyptian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Egypt or its people:",
        "examples": [
          "Egyptian art"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Egypt",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "egyptians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Egypt or its people:",
        "examples": [
          "Egyptian art"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Egypt",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eiffel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a famous tall structure in Paris, made of metal, that is often regarded as a symbol of Paris or France",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 8:",
        "examples": [
          "She was eight (years old) when her family moved here.",
          "We've got eight people coming to dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "8:",
        "examples": [
          "Eight people are coming to dinner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eighteen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 18:",
        "examples": [
          "You are allowed to vote at eighteen (= when you are 18 years old)",
          "The table was set for eighteen people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "18:",
        "examples": [
          "There are eighteen glasses in the cabinet.",
          "an eighteen-hole golf course"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eighteenth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "18th written as a word:",
        "examples": [
          "the eighteenth (of) Next Monday is the eighteenth (of February)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of 18 equal parts of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the position of) the number 18 in a series; 18th:",
        "examples": [
          "He ranks eighteenth in the world.",
          "[ C ] Ann-Marie’s birthday is the eighteenth of October."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An eighteenth is one of eighteen equal parts of something.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eighth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "8th written as a word:",
        "examples": [
          "be/come eighth He was/came eighth in the race.",
          "the eighth (of) Bob's birthday is on the eighth (of June)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of eight equal parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "An eighth of 32 is 4."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical note that is half as long as a crotchet:",
        "examples": [
          "a dotted eighth",
          "He plays straight eighths on the snare with accents on the afterbeat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the position of) the number 8 in a series; 8th:",
        "examples": [
          "He finished eighth in the race.",
          "[ C ] Clarice was born on the eighth of August."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An eighth is one of eight equal parts of something.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eighties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A person's eighties are the period in which they are aged between 80 and 89:",
        "examples": [
          "in your eighties My grandmother is in her eighties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the range of temperature between 80° and 89°:",
        "examples": [
          "in the eighties The temperature is expected to be in the eighties tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the decade (= period of ten years) between 80 and 89 in any century, usually 1980–1989:",
        "examples": [
          "in/during the eighties Margaret Thatcher was the UK prime minister in/during the eighties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the numbers 80 through 89:",
        "examples": [
          "The temperature is expected to be in the eighties (= between 80° and 89°) tomorrow.",
          "Ronald Reagan was president in the eighties (= between 1980 and 1989).",
          "My grandmother is in her eighties (= between 80 and 89 years old)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eights": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the shape of a number 8:",
        "examples": [
          "She skated a perfect figure eight.",
          "The ropes were looped into tight figure eights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shape made when drawing an 8:",
        "examples": [
          "She skated a perfect figure eight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eighty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 80:",
        "examples": [
          "seventy-nine, eighty, eight-one",
          "They've invited eighty (guests) to the wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "80:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought a package of eighty plastic cups.",
          "an eighty-piece puzzle"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "either": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in negative sentences instead of \"also\" or \"too\":",
        "examples": [
          "I don't eat meat and my husband doesn't either.",
          "\"I've never been to the States.\" \"I haven't either.\"",
          "They do really good food at that restaurant and it's not very expensive either."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when referring to a choice between two possibilities:",
        "examples": [
          "Either candidate would be ideal for the job.",
          "\"Do you prefer pork or beef?\" \"I don't like either.\"",
          "\"Would you like the metal or plastic one?\" \"Either will do.\"",
          "either way/in either case You can get there by train or bus - either way/in either case it'll take an hour.",
          "either… or We can either eat now or after the show - it's up to you.",
          "Either you leave now or I call the police!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "both:",
        "examples": [
          "Unfortunately I was sitting at the table with smokers on either side of me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in negatives instead of also or too:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurant has good food, and it’s not expensive either."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one or the other of two:",
        "examples": [
          "Either person would be fine for the job.",
          "You can go by train or bus – either way it’ll take an hour.",
          "I left it either at home or in the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "You can also use either to mean both:",
        "examples": [
          "Friends sat on either side of me on the plane."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ejaculate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a man or male animal), to produce a sudden flow of semen from the penis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shout or say something suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"You've got my umbrella!\" he ejaculated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a man or male animal) to push out a liquid containing sperm from the penis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shout or say something suddenly, sometimes unexpectedly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ejaculated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a man or male animal), to produce a sudden flow of semen from the penis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shout or say something suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"You've got my umbrella!\" he ejaculated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eject": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push, throw, or force something out of a place :",
        "examples": [
          "Small splatters of molten lava were ejected from the crater.",
          "When X-rays are absorbed by matter, electrons are ejected from the atoms of which it is composed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come out of a machine when a button is pressed, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you eject the tape?",
          "The coffee machine suddenly ejected a handful of coins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave an aircraft in an emergency using an ejection seat (= a seat that can throw out the pilot or another person in an aircraft if they suddenly have to leave it because they are in danger):",
        "examples": [
          "The pilot had to eject from his burning plane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to leave a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "be ejected from A number of fans had been ejected from the bar for causing trouble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order a sports player to leave the playing area during a game because they have broken a rule",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to leave a particular place, or to send out something quickly and often with force:",
        "examples": [
          "It was difficult to eject squatters from the abandoned building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A player who is ejected during a game is told to leave the playing area by the referee because the player has done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Very seldom do you see any player get ejected from a playoff game in football and baseball."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ejected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push, throw, or force something out of a place :",
        "examples": [
          "Small splatters of molten lava were ejected from the crater.",
          "When X-rays are absorbed by matter, electrons are ejected from the atoms of which it is composed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come out of a machine when a button is pressed, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you eject the tape?",
          "The coffee machine suddenly ejected a handful of coins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave an aircraft in an emergency using an ejection seat (= a seat that can throw out the pilot or another person in an aircraft if they suddenly have to leave it because they are in danger):",
        "examples": [
          "The pilot had to eject from his burning plane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to leave a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "be ejected from A number of fans had been ejected from the bar for causing trouble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order a sports player to leave the playing area during a game because they have broken a rule",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ejection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of ejecting someone or something",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ejector": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device or control that causes something to be pushed, thrown, or forced out of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The helicopter has rocket launchers, smoke ejectors, machine guns, heat-seeking missiles and flame throwers.",
          "an ejector button/knob/lever"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ekg": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "el": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unusual ocean current that happens along the western coast of South America every two to ten years, killing large numbers of sea creatures and causing noticeable and often severe changes in weather conditions in many areas of the world:",
        "examples": [
          "the El Niño weather pattern/system/phenomenon",
          "Rains came late to the region because of El Niño."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period during which a warm water current develops in the Pacific Ocean near South America and causes changes to the weather in many parts of the world",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "elaborate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts:",
        "examples": [
          "You want a plain blouse to go with that skirt - nothing too elaborate.",
          "They're making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding.",
          "He came out with such an elaborate excuse that I didn't quite believe him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add more information to or explain something that you have said:",
        "examples": [
          "elaborate on The congresswoman said she was resigning, but refused to elaborate on her reasons for doing so."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a lot of connected parts or many complicated details:",
        "examples": [
          "an elaborate ceremony",
          "an elaborate fireworks display",
          "They had created elaborate computer programs to run the system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add more information or explain something that you have said:",
        "examples": [
          "He refused to elaborate on why he had resigned."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elapsed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If time elapses, it goes past:",
        "examples": [
          "Four years had elapsed since he left college and still he hadn't found a job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elastic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An elastic material is able to stretch and be returned to its original shape or size:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of sportswear is made of very elastic material."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able or likely to be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "The project has only just started so any plans are still very elastic.",
          "In this country, time is an elastic concept."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of rubber that is able to stretch and be returned to its original shape or size:",
        "examples": [
          "His trousers were held up with a piece of elastic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a material) able to stretch and be returned to its original shape or size:",
        "examples": [
          "She bunched her ponytail and slipped on an elastic hair band."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something that is not a physical object is elastic, it is able or likely to be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "Our plans are still very elastic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a situation in which the number of products sold changes in relation to the product's price:",
        "examples": [
          "We're seeing the elastic effect of lower component prices encouraging demand for PCs.",
          "Your problem is that you are in an exceptionally elastic market and your prices are simply not the lowest.",
          "Luxury goods are price elastic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to change when conditions change:",
        "examples": [
          "International law must be elastic enough to meet new conditions created by change and progress in the world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely happy and excited, often because something has happened or been achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "elated at/by The prince was reported to be elated at/by the birth of his daughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely happy and excited, often because something has happened or been achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "He was elated by the news that he had won a full scholarship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state of extreme happiness or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a sense of elation at having completed a race of such length."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elbow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part in the middle of the arm where it bends, or the part of a piece of clothing that covers this area:",
        "examples": [
          "Her arm was bandaged from the elbow to the fingers.",
          "at the elbow The sleeve of his shirt was torn at the elbow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shape or object that is approximately in the form of a letter L, similar to the shape of a bent arm:",
        "examples": [
          "They followed the river up to the point where it formed an elbow towards the southwest.",
          "Use wholegrain pasta of your choice (try elbows or orecchiette)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, one of two points on the court (= playing area) where the free throw line meets with another line at a right angle:",
        "examples": [
          "He set up at the elbow and hit a beautiful shot in the final seconds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push someone rudely with your elbows so that you can move or have more space:",
        "examples": [
          "elbow your way to He elbowed his way to the front of the crowd.",
          "They elbowed the onlookers aside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone with your elbow, sometimes as a sign to make them notice or remember something:",
        "examples": [
          "elbow someone in the ribs She elbowed me in the ribs before I could say anything.",
          "The basketball player got elbowed in the face, which was a foul for the other team.",
          "He was sent to the penalty box for elbowing another player."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bony point at which the arm bends, or the part of a piece of clothing which covers this area:",
        "examples": [
          "His shirt sleeve was torn at the elbow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push with an elbow, or to push rudely, esp. to get past someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He elbowed his way through the crowd."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elbows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part in the middle of the arm where it bends, or the part of a piece of clothing that covers this area:",
        "examples": [
          "Her arm was bandaged from the elbow to the fingers.",
          "at the elbow The sleeve of his shirt was torn at the elbow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shape or object that is approximately in the form of a letter L, similar to the shape of a bent arm:",
        "examples": [
          "They followed the river up to the point where it formed an elbow towards the southwest.",
          "Use wholegrain pasta of your choice (try elbows or orecchiette)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, one of two points on the court (= playing area) where the free throw line meets with another line at a right angle:",
        "examples": [
          "He set up at the elbow and hit a beautiful shot in the final seconds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push someone rudely with your elbows so that you can move or have more space:",
        "examples": [
          "elbow your way to He elbowed his way to the front of the crowd.",
          "They elbowed the onlookers aside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone with your elbow, sometimes as a sign to make them notice or remember something:",
        "examples": [
          "elbow someone in the ribs She elbowed me in the ribs before I could say anything.",
          "The basketball player got elbowed in the face, which was a foul for the other team.",
          "He was sent to the penalty box for elbowing another player."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bony point at which the arm bends, or the part of a piece of clothing which covers this area:",
        "examples": [
          "His shirt sleeve was torn at the elbow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push with an elbow, or to push rudely, esp. to get past someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He elbowed his way through the crowd."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an older person, especially one with a respected position in society:",
        "examples": [
          "You should listen to the advice of your elders.",
          "village elder They consulted the village elders.",
          "someone’s elder by formal She is my elder by three years (= three years older than I am)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official of a religious group:",
        "examples": [
          "church elder One of the church elders visited her in hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small tree or bush on which elderflowers and elderberries grow:",
        "examples": [
          "The sweetly scented, creamy-white flowers of the elder appear in abundance at the beginning of summer.",
          "Hawthorn and blackthorn buds are bursting and elder trees are coming into leaf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sister/brother/son/daughter who is older than the other sister(s), brother(s), etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Her parents and elder sister stayed behind in Poland when she came to America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the older person of two people:",
        "examples": [
          "Of the two brothers Harvey is the elder.",
          "He was the elder by five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after someone's name to show that they are the older of two people who have the same name, especially a father and son:",
        "examples": [
          "William Pitt the elder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an older person, esp. one who deserves respect:",
        "examples": [
          "You should listen to your elders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An elder is also an official in particular religious groups.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a family member) older:",
        "examples": [
          "an elder brother/sister"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elderly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "polite word for old:",
        "examples": [
          "elderly relatives/parents"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old people considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The city is building new housing for the elderly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old:",
        "examples": [
          "William is nearly 50, and his parents are elderly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old people considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The city is building new housing for the elderly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an older person, especially one with a respected position in society:",
        "examples": [
          "You should listen to the advice of your elders.",
          "village elder They consulted the village elders.",
          "someone’s elder by formal She is my elder by three years (= three years older than I am)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official of a religious group:",
        "examples": [
          "church elder One of the church elders visited her in hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small tree or bush on which elderflowers and elderberries grow:",
        "examples": [
          "The sweetly scented, creamy-white flowers of the elder appear in abundance at the beginning of summer.",
          "Hawthorn and blackthorn buds are bursting and elder trees are coming into leaf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sister/brother/son/daughter who is older than the other sister(s), brother(s), etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Her parents and elder sister stayed behind in Poland when she came to America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the older person of two people:",
        "examples": [
          "Of the two brothers Harvey is the elder.",
          "He was the elder by five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after someone's name to show that they are the older of two people who have the same name, especially a father and son:",
        "examples": [
          "William Pitt the elder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an older person, esp. one who deserves respect:",
        "examples": [
          "You should listen to your elders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An elder is also an official in particular religious groups.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a family member) older:",
        "examples": [
          "an elder brother/sister"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eldest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "being the oldest of three or more people, especially within a family:",
        "examples": [
          "Her eldest child is 14."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is the oldest of three or more people:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the eldest of four kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the oldest child in a family:",
        "examples": [
          "My eldest is at college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "oldest (of three or more people, esp. within a family):",
        "examples": [
          "He’s my eldest brother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to decide on or choose, especially to choose a person for a particular job, by voting:",
        "examples": [
          "The President is elected for a four-year term of office.",
          "[ + as + noun ] We elected him as our representative.",
          "[ + noun ] She was elected Chair of the Board of Governors.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The group elected one of their members to be their spokesperson."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose to do a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "She elected to take early retirement instead of moving to the new location."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the Bible, people who are chosen by God",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any group of people who have been specially chosen for their particular qualities",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who has been voted to be president, prime minister, etc. but has not yet started work:",
        "examples": [
          "The president elect has been preparing to take office in January."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide on or choose, esp. to choose a person for a particular job by voting:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We elect representatives every two years.",
          "[ T ] She was elected to the board of directors.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He was invited to join them at the concert, but he elected to stay home and watch the ballgame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) who has won a vote but not yet taken office:",
        "examples": [
          "the president-elect"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after the title of an official job to refer to someone who has been chosen by vote to do that job, but who has not yet started doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr Theroux is chairman-elect of the Promotion Marketing Association."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose a person to do a particular job by voting:",
        "examples": [
          "elect sb as sth He was elected unanimously as Chairman.",
          "elect sb to sth In 2006, she was elected to the board of directors before taking over as president in 2009.",
          "elect sb sth He was elected executive vice president and chief financial officer.",
          "a democratically/newly/recently elected official"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose to do a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The building society elected to become a stock market company in 2008."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide on or choose, especially to choose a person for a particular job, by voting:",
        "examples": [
          "The President is elected for a four-year term of office.",
          "[ + as + noun ] We elected him as our representative.",
          "[ + noun ] She was elected Chair of the Board of Governors.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The group elected one of their members to be their spokesperson."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose to do a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "She elected to take early retirement instead of moving to the new location."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "election": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a time when people vote in order to choose someone for a political or official job:",
        "examples": [
          "call an election The government is expected to call an election (= allow the country to vote) very soon.",
          "Local government elections will take place in May.",
          "The first election results have started to come in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or occasion of being chosen for a particular job, esp. by voting:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] congressional/presidential elections",
          "[ U ] His election to the Senate was all but assured.",
          "[ U ] Election Day is the first Tuesday in November."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when people vote to choose someone for an official job:",
        "examples": [
          "have/hold an election By the time of the annual meeting we will be ready to hold elections for the new executive board.",
          "lose/win an election",
          "election as sth These are the nominees for election as director.",
          "stand/run for election (to sth) She has decided that she will run for election to the Advisory Committee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being chosen for an official job by people voting for you:",
        "examples": [
          "election as sth She embarked on a series of sweeping changes to the company after her election as director."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elections": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a time when people vote in order to choose someone for a political or official job:",
        "examples": [
          "call an election The government is expected to call an election (= allow the country to vote) very soon.",
          "Local government elections will take place in May.",
          "The first election results have started to come in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or occasion of being chosen for a particular job, esp. by voting:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] congressional/presidential elections",
          "[ U ] His election to the Senate was all but assured.",
          "[ U ] Election Day is the first Tuesday in November."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when people vote to choose someone for an official job:",
        "examples": [
          "have/hold an election By the time of the annual meeting we will be ready to hold elections for the new executive board.",
          "lose/win an election",
          "election as sth These are the nominees for election as director.",
          "stand/run for election (to sth) She has decided that she will run for election to the Advisory Committee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being chosen for an official job by people voting for you:",
        "examples": [
          "election as sth She embarked on a series of sweeping changes to the company after her election as director."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elective": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a medical treatment) done at a time chosen by the patient, rather than needed urgently:",
        "examples": [
          "elective surgery Medication should be stopped two days before elective surgery.",
          "This procedure was elective and non-urgent.",
          "She had her first child by an elective Caesarean section."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An elective position or system is one that involves people voting:",
        "examples": [
          "elective office I am considering seeking elective office as a way to bring about change.",
          "At the beginning of the twelfth century, elective monarchy gradually gave way to hereditary monarchy in Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject that someone chooses to study, in addition to the subjects that they have to study:",
        "examples": [
          "During the MBA you will choose ten to twelve electives from a large and varied portfolio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "chosen or decided by voting:",
        "examples": [
          "an elective office"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Elective also means chosen but not necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "elective surgery"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "electoral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to an election:",
        "examples": [
          "the electoral system",
          "electoral law/reform/gains/defeat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to an election or voting:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee endorses electoral reforms for fairer elections."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "electorate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "all the people who are allowed to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "The present voting system distorts the wishes of the electorate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who are allowed to vote",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "electric": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using electricity for power:",
        "examples": [
          "an electric blanket/car/kettle/light"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "electric bill Our electric bill for July was $115."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very exciting and producing strong feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "an electric performance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "How much do you pay for gas and electric?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "powered by electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "electric current/power",
          "an electric light/motor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something might be described as electric if it is very exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "The aerial acrobats at the circus gave an electric performance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "electrical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "electrical equipment/goods/devices",
          "an electrical fuse/circuit/fault"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using electricity for power, involved in the production or movement of electricity, or related in some way to electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "electrical equipment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to or using electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "an electrical business/company/retailer",
          "Most electrical goods come with a one-year guarantee.",
          "electrical appliance/device/equipment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "electrically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using or involving electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "an electrically powered car",
          "When aluminium foil touches another metal in the mouth, the metals become electrically charged."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "electrician": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who puts in, checks, and repairs electrical wires and electrical equipment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who puts in and maintains wires which carry electricity into a building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who puts in and checks electrical wires etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a certified/licensed/qualified electrician",
          "For the past year, he has worked as an electrician at a plant in Manchester."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "electricity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a form of energy that can be produced in several ways and that provides power to devices that create light, heat, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The electricity has been turned off.",
          "an electricity generating company",
          "powered/heated by electricity",
          "an electricity bill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form of energy that provides power to motors and devices that create light or heat:",
        "examples": [
          "They lived on an island with no electricity and no running water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "electrified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a machine or system operate using electricity when it did not before:",
        "examples": [
          "The east coast railway line has been electrified."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a person or group extremely excited by what you say or do:",
        "examples": [
          "She electrified her audience with her vivid stories."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "electrify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a machine or system operate using electricity when it did not before:",
        "examples": [
          "The east coast railway line has been electrified."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a person or group extremely excited by what you say or do:",
        "examples": [
          "She electrified her audience with her vivid stories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to equip with electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "They recently electrified this part of the railway line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you electrify a group of people, you do something that makes them very excited:",
        "examples": [
          "Her performance electrified the audience."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "electrifying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "an electrifying performance"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "electrocute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone by causing electricity to flow through their body:",
        "examples": [
          "He was electrocuted when he touched the bare wires."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send electricity through someone’s body, causing death",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "electrocuted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone by causing electricity to flow through their body:",
        "examples": [
          "He was electrocuted when he touched the bare wires."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "electrocuting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone by causing electricity to flow through their body:",
        "examples": [
          "He was electrocuted when he touched the bare wires."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "electrodes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the point at which an electric current enters or leaves something, for example, a battery",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the point at which an electric current enters or leaves something, for example, a battery",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "electrolytes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance, usually a liquid, that electricity can go through, or that separates into its parts when electricity goes through it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid that electricity can go through or that breaks into its parts when electricity goes through it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "electromagnetic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the electrical and magnetic forces produced by an electric current :",
        "examples": [
          "Electromagnetic radiation includes radio waves, microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays, and infrared and UV light as well as visible light.",
          "An electromagnetic wave is created as a result of the interaction between an electric field and a magnetic field.",
          "The whole range of radiation is called the electromagnetic spectrum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or caused by magnetism (= the power of an object to attract other objects to it) that is produced by electricity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Electromagnetic also means relating to the science that deals with the relationship between electricity and magnetism.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Electromagnetic force is the form of energy that causes all reactions between particles (= extremely small pieces) of matter, which have either positive or negative electrical characteristics.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "electron": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely small piece of matter with a negative electrical charge",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of an atom with a negative electrical charge, which moves around the atom's nucleus (= central part)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "electronic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of equipment), using, based on, or used in a system of operation that involves the control of electric current by various devices:",
        "examples": [
          "an electronic keyboard/game",
          "electronic components/devices"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to computers or something that is done by computers:",
        "examples": [
          "electronic communication/cash",
          "electronic publishing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving a system of operation that involves the control of a flow of electrons esp. in various devices including computers:",
        "examples": [
          "electronic components/equipment",
          "electronic banking",
          "The huge electronic scoreboard showed a replay of the last goal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using, based on, or used in a system of operation which involves the control of electric current by various devices, such as microchips:",
        "examples": [
          "electronic games/gadgets/goods",
          "They design integrated circuits and other electronic components.",
          "electronic device/equipment/product"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kept in electronic form on a microchip, disk, or computer:",
        "examples": [
          "an electronic catalogue/database",
          "electronic data/records"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using the internet or another electronic communication system in order to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "electronic access/billing",
          "electronic media/publishing",
          "These days, people are using a growing array of electronic communication methods - e-mail, text messaging, instant messaging, and social networking sites.",
          "electronic payment/cash system Cheques are steadily being replaced by electronic payment systems such as debit cards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "electronics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of electric current and the technology that uses it:",
        "examples": [
          "a degree in electronics",
          "the electronics industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of electric current and the technology that uses it:",
        "examples": [
          "a degree in electronics",
          "the electronics industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of electric current and the technology of using it to manufacture electronic equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "The minimum qualification for the job is a masters degree in electronics and computer technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the small electrical parts, such as transistors and chips, that are used in electronic equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "The manufacturing facility makes electronics for telecommunications and medical equipment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the economy that is involved in manufacturing and selling electronic equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "electronics company/industry/sector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "products that use electronic parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales of electronics and toys have been strong."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "electrons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely small piece of matter with a negative electrical charge",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of an atom with a negative electrical charge, which moves around the atom's nucleus (= central part)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "electroshock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "elegance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being graceful and attractive in appearance or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "It was her natural elegance that struck me.",
          "the elegance of her clothes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elegant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "graceful and attractive in appearance or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "an elegant woman",
          "a very elegant suit",
          "an elegant dining room"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An elegant idea, plan, or solution is clever but simple, and therefore attractive.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "graceful and attractive in appearance or behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "We met a young businesswoman, elegant in a black suit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "element": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "List the elements that make up a perfect dinner party.",
          "The movie had all the elements of a good thriller.",
          "We weren't even taught the elements of (= basic information about) physics at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of an emotion or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "There was certainly an element of truth in what she said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a simple substance that cannot be reduced to smaller chemical parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Aluminium is an element."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "earth, air, fire, and water from which people in the past believed everything else was made",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the weather, usually bad weather:",
        "examples": [
          "brave the elements We decided to brave the elements and go for a walk (= go for a walk despite the bad weather)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of an electrical device that produces heat:",
        "examples": [
          "a heating element",
          "The kettle needs a new element."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a circular piece of material often made of metal that can be heated in order to be used for cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "a gas element",
          "an electric element"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of something that makes it work, or a quality that makes someone or something effective:",
        "examples": [
          "the heating element of a toaster",
          "Having a second income is an important element for most home buyers.",
          "They had all the elements of a great team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "There was an element of truth in what she said, but it was an exaggeration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that cannot be reduced to smaller chemical parts and that has an atom different from that of any other substance",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "elemental": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing the strong power of nature:",
        "examples": [
          "elemental force/fury"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "basic or most simple, but strong:",
        "examples": [
          "elemental needs/desires/feelings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "basic or simple but strongly felt:",
        "examples": [
          "elemental needs/desires"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elementary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "basic:",
        "examples": [
          "elementary knowledge I have an elementary knowledge of physics.",
          "elementary mistake They made some elementary mistakes.",
          "Millions of travellers fail to take even the most elementary of precautions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the early stages of studying a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "This book contains a series of elementary exercises for learners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "simple or easy; basic:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m taking a course in elementary Russian."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the chemical elements:",
        "examples": [
          "The elementary charge (= the electrical charge in the nuclear material of an element) is one of the constants that characterizes the basic particles of matter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elements": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the weather, usually bad weather:",
        "examples": [
          "brave the elements We decided to brave the elements and go for a walk (= go for a walk despite the bad weather).",
          "The stranded campers were left battling the elements on the mountain.",
          "Naples is a fragile city, at constant risk from the elements.",
          "I didn't want to expose my equipment to the elements.",
          "The generators are housed in waterproof enclosures in order to withstand the elements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "weather conditions, esp. bad ones:",
        "examples": [
          "We decided to brave the elements and take a walk."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elephant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large grey mammal that has a trunk (= long nose) with which it can pick things up",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large, gray animal that has a trunk (= long nose) with which it can pick things up",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large organization, often one that is slow to do things or react to events:",
        "examples": [
          "The elephant banks were once thought to be too large to fail."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elephants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large grey mammal that has a trunk (= long nose) with which it can pick things up",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large, gray animal that has a trunk (= long nose) with which it can pick things up",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large organization, often one that is slow to do things or react to events:",
        "examples": [
          "The elephant banks were once thought to be too large to fail."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elevate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to raise something or lift something up:",
        "examples": [
          "The platform was elevated by means of hydraulic legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something more important or to improve something:",
        "examples": [
          "They want to elevate the status of teachers.",
          "These factors helped to elevate the town to the position of one of the most beautiful in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be given a higher rank or social position:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been elevated to deputy manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a higher or more important position:",
        "examples": [
          "He was elevated to the chairmanship of the House Armed Services Committee.",
          "They hoped to elevate the position of women in society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to raise or lift up:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore high heels that elevated her a few inches above 5 feet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elevated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "raised:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor said I was to keep my leg elevated.",
          "There is an elevated area at the back of the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "high or important:",
        "examples": [
          "She holds a more elevated position in the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "greater than is normal or reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a slightly elevated idea of his own importance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "formal or typical of language found in literature:",
        "examples": [
          "an elevated style/tone",
          "the elevated language of the Psalms"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elevation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the front or side of a building as shown on a drawing:",
        "examples": [
          "This plan shows the front, side, and back elevations of the new supermarket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the height of a place above the level of the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Atmospheric pressure varies with elevation and temperature.",
          "The crop is not grown at high elevations/above an elevation of 1,000 metres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hill:",
        "examples": [
          "The flagpole stands on a small elevation in front of the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being given a more important position:",
        "examples": [
          "His elevation to the presidency of the new republic was generally popular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "height above the surface of the earth, or an area that is higher than the surrounding land:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] At higher elevations, the air is colder."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elevator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device like a box that moves up and down, carrying people or goods from one floor of a building to another or taking people up and down underground in a mine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a conveyor (= moving strip) that can be used for removing goods from a ship, putting bags onto an aircraft, moving grain, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment, usually in the form of a small room, that carries people or goods straight up and down in tall buildings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small room in a tall building which carries people or goods up and down to different levels of the building:",
        "examples": [
          "I took the elevator to her office on the fourteenth floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a moving strip which can be used for taking goods off a ship, putting bags onto an aircraft, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They place the bales onto an elevator that transports them to a shredding mill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elevators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device like a box that moves up and down, carrying people or goods from one floor of a building to another or taking people up and down underground in a mine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a conveyor (= moving strip) that can be used for removing goods from a ship, putting bags onto an aircraft, moving grain, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment, usually in the form of a small room, that carries people or goods straight up and down in tall buildings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small room in a tall building which carries people or goods up and down to different levels of the building:",
        "examples": [
          "I took the elevator to her office on the fourteenth floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a moving strip which can be used for taking goods off a ship, putting bags onto an aircraft, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They place the bales onto an elevator that transports them to a shredding mill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eleven": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 11:",
        "examples": [
          "There are eleven girls in my class and ten boys.",
          "My younger brother is eleven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a team of eleven players, for example in football, hockey, or cricket:",
        "examples": [
          "starting eleven He comes back into the starting eleven after an injury.",
          "first eleven She's a regular in the first eleven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "11:",
        "examples": [
          "The child is eleven.",
          "an eleven-story building"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eleventh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "11th written as a word:",
        "examples": [
          "the eleventh (of) Her birthday is on the eleventh (of this month)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of eleven equal parts of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the position of) the number 11 in a series; 11th:",
        "examples": [
          "We were seated in the eleventh row.",
          "Today is the eleventh of June."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An eleventh is one of eleven equal parts of something.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "elf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary being, often like a small person with pointed ears, in popular stories",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for English as a lingua franca: the type of English used by speakers of other languages as a way of communicating among themselves",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for executable and linkable format: a system for storing and moving computer files that contain programs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, imaginary person, usually shown in pictures dressed in green with pointed ears and a tall hat, and often described in stories as playing tricks and having magical powers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "elfin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person who is small and delicate:",
        "examples": [
          "Her features were small, almost elfin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elicit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get or produce something, especially information or a reaction:",
        "examples": [
          "elicit a response from Have you managed to elicit a response from them yet?",
          "elicit information The questionnaire was intended to elicit information on eating habits.",
          "elicit support They were able to elicit the support of the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get a student to provide or remember a fact, response, etc. rather than telling them the answer:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher elicits definitions from the students.",
          "In this teaching practice, teachers elicit and build on their students' mathematical insights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain something, esp. information or a reaction:",
        "examples": [
          "The program has also elicited both positive and negative responses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eligible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having the necessary qualities or satisfying the necessary conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "eligible for Are you eligible for early retirement/maternity leave?",
          "You might be eligible for a grant.",
          "eligible to Only people over 18 are eligible to vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An eligible person is not married and is thought to be a suitable future marriage partner, especially because they are rich and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "eligible bachelor I can think of several eligible bachelors of my acquaintance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the necessary qualities or fulfilling the necessary conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "an eligible voter",
          "You have to be employed six months to be eligible for medical benefits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you refer to a man or a woman as eligible, you mean the man or woman is not married and is desirable as a marriage partner:",
        "examples": [
          "The magazine listed 50 of the world’s most eligible bachelors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "allowed to do or receive something because you satisfy certain conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "eligible citizens/customers/employees The company will offer its 104,000 eligible employees a stock option scheme this year.",
          "eligible to do sth Nearly two-thirds of the company's current employees will be eligible to retire within five years.",
          "Of 9,475 students, 1,323 were eligible for a scholarship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eliminate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove or take away someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "A move towards healthy eating could help eliminate heart disease.",
          "eliminate a possibility We eliminated the possibility that it could have been an accident.",
          "eliminate someone from something The police eliminated him from their enquiries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone so that they cannot continue in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He was eliminated in the third round of the competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to murder someone:",
        "examples": [
          "A police officer was accused of helping a drug gang eliminate rivals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or take away something:",
        "examples": [
          "You can never totally eliminate the possibility of human error."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely remove something that is not wanted or needed:",
        "examples": [
          "The problem we confront today is there is no one thing that can eliminate our dependency on petroleum.",
          "The UK hopes other countries will support its proposals to eliminate debt owed by the poorest African states to international institutions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eliminated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or take away someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "A move towards healthy eating could help eliminate heart disease.",
          "eliminate a possibility We eliminated the possibility that it could have been an accident.",
          "eliminate someone from something The police eliminated him from their enquiries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone so that they cannot continue in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He was eliminated in the third round of the competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to murder someone:",
        "examples": [
          "A police officer was accused of helping a drug gang eliminate rivals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eliminates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove or take away someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "A move towards healthy eating could help eliminate heart disease.",
          "eliminate a possibility We eliminated the possibility that it could have been an accident.",
          "eliminate someone from something The police eliminated him from their enquiries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone so that they cannot continue in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He was eliminated in the third round of the competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to murder someone:",
        "examples": [
          "A police officer was accused of helping a drug gang eliminate rivals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or take away something:",
        "examples": [
          "You can never totally eliminate the possibility of human error."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely remove something that is not wanted or needed:",
        "examples": [
          "The problem we confront today is there is no one thing that can eliminate our dependency on petroleum.",
          "The UK hopes other countries will support its proposals to eliminate debt owed by the poorest African states to international institutions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eliminating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or take away someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "A move towards healthy eating could help eliminate heart disease.",
          "eliminate a possibility We eliminated the possibility that it could have been an accident.",
          "eliminate someone from something The police eliminated him from their enquiries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone so that they cannot continue in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He was eliminated in the third round of the competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to murder someone:",
        "examples": [
          "A police officer was accused of helping a drug gang eliminate rivals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elimination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of removing something:",
        "examples": [
          "the elimination of disease/pain",
          "their elimination from the competition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "by removing from several possible answers the ones that are unlikely to be correct until only one is left:",
        "examples": [
          "We eventually found the answer by a process of elimination."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society:",
        "examples": [
          "the country's educated elite",
          "a member of the elite",
          "disapproving A powerful and corrupt elite has bled this country dry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society:",
        "examples": [
          "Elite troops were airlifted to the trouble zone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "those people or organizations that are considered the best or most powerful compared to others of a similar type",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the richest, most powerful, best educated, or best trained people in a particular group or society:",
        "examples": [
          "the corporate/financial/media elite"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elites": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society:",
        "examples": [
          "the country's educated elite",
          "a member of the elite",
          "disapproving A powerful and corrupt elite has bled this country dry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society:",
        "examples": [
          "Elite troops were airlifted to the trouble zone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "those people or organizations that are considered the best or most powerful compared to others of a similar type",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the richest, most powerful, best educated, or best trained people in a particular group or society:",
        "examples": [
          "the corporate/financial/media elite"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elitist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "organized for the good of a few people who have special interests or abilities:",
        "examples": [
          "Many remember sport at school as elitist, focusing only on those who were good at it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes that some things should be controlled or owned only by the richest or best educated people:",
        "examples": [
          "They were elitists who had a contempt for popular politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "characteristic of the elite, and esp. not caring about the interests or values of ordinary people:",
        "examples": [
          "He denounced the plan as impracticable and elitist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large deer with brownish-red fur and large antlers (= horns like branches) that lives in the forests of North America",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of large deer with large, flat horns",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "elliptical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having an oval shape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Elliptical language has parts missing, so that it is sometimes difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "His message was written in a deliberately elliptical style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shaped like an ellipse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ellis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the trophy (= a prize in the form of a large silver cup) given to the winning team in the men's Rugby Union World Cup (= an international competition between teams from around the world):",
        "examples": [
          "He acknowledges a big leap forward is required if his squad are to lift the Webb Ellis Cup.",
          "Holding the Webb Ellis trophy aloft is something special."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large tree that loses its leaves in winter, or the wood from this tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large tree valued for the shade it provides, or the hard wood from this tree",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "elope": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to leave home secretly in order to get married without the permission of your parents:",
        "examples": [
          "elope with She eloped with an Army officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave home secretly to get married",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eloped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave home secretly in order to get married without the permission of your parents:",
        "examples": [
          "elope with She eloped with an Army officer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eloping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave home secretly in order to get married without the permission of your parents:",
        "examples": [
          "elope with She eloped with an Army officer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eloquent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "giving a clear, strong message:",
        "examples": [
          "She made an eloquent appeal for action.",
          "The pictures were an eloquent reminder of the power of the volcano."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using language to express ideas or opinions clearly and well, so that they have a strong effect on others:",
        "examples": [
          "When required, he could be an eloquent speaker, but preferred talking to small groups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Eloquent also means giving a clear, strong message:",
        "examples": [
          "The pictures of destruction served as an eloquent reminder of the hurricane’s power."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eloquently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that gives a strong, clear message:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke eloquently.",
          "She argued her point eloquently and persuasively."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elsewhere": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "at, in, from, or to another place or other places; anywhere or somewhere else:",
        "examples": [
          "The report looks at economic growth in Europe and elsewhere.",
          "They couldn't find what they wanted and decided to look elsewhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(at, in, from, or to) another place or other places; anywhere or somewhere else:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s hot and sunny on the coast but not elsewhere."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something that you want eludes you, you do not succeed in achieving it:",
        "examples": [
          "The gold medal continues to elude her.",
          "They had minor breakthroughs but real success eluded them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be caught by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They eluded the police by fleeing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a piece of information eludes you, you cannot remember it:",
        "examples": [
          "I know who you mean but her name eludes me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The bear that had eluded capture for so long was caught at last."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something eludes you, you do not succeed in achieving it:",
        "examples": [
          "It was simply her misfortune that an Olympic medal eluded her in 1988."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eluded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something that you want eludes you, you do not succeed in achieving it:",
        "examples": [
          "The gold medal continues to elude her.",
          "They had minor breakthroughs but real success eluded them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be caught by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They eluded the police by fleeing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a piece of information eludes you, you cannot remember it:",
        "examples": [
          "I know who you mean but her name eludes me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elusive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "difficult to describe, find, achieve, or remember:",
        "examples": [
          "The answers to these questions remain as elusive as ever.",
          "Success, however, remained elusive for her.",
          "elusive memories"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "elves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "pl of elf",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "em": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short form of them:",
        "examples": [
          "Tell 'em to go away."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "email": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the system for using computers to send messages over the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "by email You can contact us by email or fax.",
          "email address What's your email address?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message or document sent using this system:",
        "examples": [
          "I got an email from Danielle last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send an email to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Email me when you've got time.",
          "[ + two objects ] Has he emailed you that list of addresses yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message sent from one person to another by computer:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I save all my e-mail.",
          "[ C ] She sent an e-mail to her children with the subject line, \"Sad day.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something or write to someone using e-mail:",
        "examples": [
          "She had emailed us about a league workshop on Wednesday.",
          "Late last week, the hospital e-mailed a statement declining to comment on the patient's case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of sending messages over the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "have/use email It's important to speak to people directly from time to time, rather than always using email.",
          "by email You can contact us through our website, by phone, or by email.",
          "an email service/system",
          "an email discussion/newsletter/update"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message or document, or a set of messages or documents, sent using this system:",
        "examples": [
          "reply to/answer (an) email Faxes, phone calls, and emails have not been answered.",
          "receive/get (an) email He has received a huge amount of email in response to the blog.",
          "look at/check email She spends the first hour of her day checking her email.",
          "send/forward (sb) an email I'll send you an email with the details of the meeting.",
          "delete/save an e-mail"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send an email to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "E-mail us at info@businesslink.gov.uk.",
          "email sth to sb Can you email the spreadsheet to me as an attachment?",
          "email sb sth Subscribers will be emailed the dates and times of all upcoming chat forums.",
          "email sb back Email me back with your comments when you've read the report."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emailed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send an email to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Email me when you've got time.",
          "[ + two objects ] Has he emailed you that list of addresses yet?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emailing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send an email to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Email me when you've got time.",
          "[ + two objects ] Has he emailed you that list of addresses yet?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the system for using computers to send messages over the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "by email You can contact us by email or fax.",
          "email address What's your email address?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message or document sent using this system:",
        "examples": [
          "I got an email from Danielle last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send an email to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Email me when you've got time.",
          "[ + two objects ] Has he emailed you that list of addresses yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message sent from one person to another by computer:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I save all my e-mail.",
          "[ C ] She sent an e-mail to her children with the subject line, \"Sad day.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something or write to someone using e-mail:",
        "examples": [
          "She had emailed us about a league workshop on Wednesday.",
          "Late last week, the hospital e-mailed a statement declining to comment on the patient's case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of sending messages over the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "have/use email It's important to speak to people directly from time to time, rather than always using email.",
          "by email You can contact us through our website, by phone, or by email.",
          "an email service/system",
          "an email discussion/newsletter/update"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message or document, or a set of messages or documents, sent using this system:",
        "examples": [
          "reply to/answer (an) email Faxes, phone calls, and emails have not been answered.",
          "receive/get (an) email He has received a huge amount of email in response to the blog.",
          "look at/check email She spends the first hour of her day checking her email.",
          "send/forward (sb) an email I'll send you an email with the details of the meeting.",
          "delete/save an e-mail"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send an email to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "E-mail us at info@businesslink.gov.uk.",
          "email sth to sb Can you email the spreadsheet to me as an attachment?",
          "email sb sth Subscribers will be emailed the dates and times of all upcoming chat forums.",
          "email sb back Email me back with your comments when you've read the report."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emanates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to express a quality or feeling through the way that you look and behave:",
        "examples": [
          "Her face emanated sadness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come from or out of:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Angry voices emanated from the next room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emancipated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not limited socially or politically:",
        "examples": [
          "We live in more emancipated times.",
          "The 20s and 60s are often regarded as the most emancipated decades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free from another person’s control, or free from social or political limitations:",
        "examples": [
          "an emancipated woman",
          "emancipated slaves"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emancipation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of giving people social or political freedom and rights:",
        "examples": [
          "women's/female emancipation",
          "black emancipation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of freeing a person from another person's control:",
        "examples": [
          "emancipation from slavery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The Emancipation Proclamation, made by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, freed slaves in the southern American states during the US Civil War.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "emasculated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the effectiveness of something:",
        "examples": [
          "They were accused of trying to emasculate the report's recommendations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a man feel less male by taking away his power and confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "But another man in his forties, whose in-laws are rich, finds it hard to accept gifts from them: \"I feel emasculated in that old-fashioned role of provider.”",
          "I think that may be a step forward, to have people other than women project their desire onto you without feeling it emasculates you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to castrate (= remove the male sexual parts of) a man or male animal, or to remove the male parts of a plant:",
        "examples": [
          "Last night, Trude assisted in her first castration since emasculating a guinea pig back in Bristol: this time it was a camel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emasculating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the effectiveness of something:",
        "examples": [
          "They were accused of trying to emasculate the report's recommendations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a man feel less male by taking away his power and confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "But another man in his forties, whose in-laws are rich, finds it hard to accept gifts from them: \"I feel emasculated in that old-fashioned role of provider.”",
          "I think that may be a step forward, to have people other than women project their desire onto you without feeling it emasculates you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to castrate (= remove the male sexual parts of) a man or male animal, or to remove the male parts of a plant:",
        "examples": [
          "Last night, Trude assisted in her first castration since emasculating a guinea pig back in Bristol: this time it was a camel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embalming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use chemicals to prevent a dead body from decaying",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "embargo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an order to temporarily stop something, especially trading or giving information:",
        "examples": [
          "put an embargo on They have put an embargo on imports of clothing.",
          "news embargo The police asked for a news embargo while they tried to find the kidnapper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially stop trading with another country:",
        "examples": [
          "They are planning to embargo oil imports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a government order to temporarily stop trading certain goods or with certain countries:",
        "examples": [
          "They put an embargo on imports of steel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official order to stop trading with a particular country or in particular goods:",
        "examples": [
          "put/place an embargo on sth We should place an embargo on the purchase of any diamonds originating from the region until a review can be carried out.",
          "an embargo against sb/sth He has asked for an end to the arms embargo against his government.",
          "an arms/oil/trade embargo",
          "an economic/international embargo",
          "impose/enforce/tighten an embargo The U.N. Security Council imposed an embargo after the invasion.",
          "lift/end/ease an embargo We should lift the embargo and open up trade opportunities that relate to food and medicines.",
          "break/violate/defy an embargo Ships found to be breaking the embargo are sent to a holding area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially stop trade in a particular product or to a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "The US has not embargoed grain exports since 1980, but dwindling supplies and soaring prices are feeding fears it could happen again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embark": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go onto a ship:",
        "examples": [
          "We embarked at Liverpool for New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go on to a ship or an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "We embarked at Miami for our Caribbean cruise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go onto a ship, aircraft, or train:",
        "examples": [
          "The flight crew embarked and the plane took off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put goods or passengers onto a ship, aircraft, or train:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship had an electrical hoist which allowed cars to be embarked and disembarked in all tidal conditions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embarked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go onto a ship:",
        "examples": [
          "We embarked at Liverpool for New York."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embarking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go onto a ship:",
        "examples": [
          "We embarked at Liverpool for New York."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embarrass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel nervous, worried, or uncomfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "You're embarrassing him with your compliments!",
          "I didn't want to embarrass her in front of her friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel anxious, ashamed, or uncomfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "He knew that letter would embarrass him and later he tried to get rid of it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embarrassed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling ashamed or shy:",
        "examples": [
          "embarrassed about She felt embarrassed about undressing in front of the doctor.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I was too embarrassed to admit that I was scared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no money:",
        "examples": [
          "He was often financially embarrassed but never suffered real hardship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embarrassing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel embarrassed:",
        "examples": [
          "an embarrassing situation",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's embarrassing to be caught telling a lie.",
          "My most embarrassing moment was trying to introduce a woman whose name I couldn't remember."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embarrassment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being embarrassed, or something that makes you feel embarrassed:",
        "examples": [
          "She blushed with embarrassment.",
          "an embarrassment to My parents are an embarrassment to me!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embassies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the group of people who represent their country in a foreign country:",
        "examples": [
          "at the embassy We used to be friendly with some people who worked at the Swedish Embassy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the building that these people work in:",
        "examples": [
          "The Ambassador held a reception at the embassy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people who officially represent their country in a foreign country, or the building they work in:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll be working at the American embassy in Paris."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who represent their country in a foreign country, or the building where they work:",
        "examples": [
          "Officials at the Mexican Embassy in Washington have been lobbying the U.S. Department of Agriculture to allow in plants with artificial soil."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embassy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the group of people who represent their country in a foreign country:",
        "examples": [
          "at the embassy We used to be friendly with some people who worked at the Swedish Embassy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the building that these people work in:",
        "examples": [
          "The Ambassador held a reception at the embassy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people who officially represent their country in a foreign country, or the building they work in:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll be working at the American embassy in Paris."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who represent their country in a foreign country, or the building where they work:",
        "examples": [
          "Officials at the Mexican Embassy in Washington have been lobbying the U.S. Department of Agriculture to allow in plants with artificial soil."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fix something firmly into a substance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include text, sound, images, video, etc. in a computer file, email message, or on a website:",
        "examples": [
          "embed sth in sth When you upload a video, you get a code to embed it in your site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a computer or piece of electronic equipment inside a product in order to control the way it operates:",
        "examples": [
          "be embedded in/into sth Microprocessors are embedded into products such as cars, fridges, traffic lights, and industrial equipment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embedded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "fixed into the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "embedded in The thorn was embedded in her thumb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an emotion, opinion, etc. is embedded in someone or something, it is a very strong or important part of him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "embedded in A sense of guilt was deeply embedded in my conscience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An embedded journalist or reporter travels with and is protected by a unit of soldiers during a war.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing or firmly attached within something or under a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "A threat is embedded in the language of the statement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "travelling with a unit of soldiers during a war in order to get information for news reports:",
        "examples": [
          "an embedded journalist/reporter"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embellish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something more beautiful by adding something to it:",
        "examples": [
          "be embellished with The ceiling was embellished with flowers and leaves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add or change some details of a story, usually to make it more interesting or exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "He couldn't resist embellishing the story of his accident a little.",
          "I don't blame him for embellishing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something more beautiful or interesting by additions or details:",
        "examples": [
          "Many early building entrances were richly embellished."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you embellish a story or statement, you add details that are not completely true in order to make it more interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "He couldn’t resist embellishing his account of the African safari."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embellishment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something added to make another thing more beautiful or interesting, or the process of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "The architect was asked to add some sculptural embellishments to the building design.",
          "She's a no-nonsense actress whose beauty needs no Hollywood embellishment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something added to or changed in a story, usually to make it more interesting or exciting, or the act of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "The news was given bluntly and plainly, without embellishments.",
          "He may be guilty of embellishment, but I believe the main point of his story is accurate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of wood or coal, etc. that continues to burn after a fire has no more flames:",
        "examples": [
          "glowing/dying ember We sat by the glowing/dying embers of the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of wood or coal that is burning without a flame:",
        "examples": [
          "glowing embers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embezzled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly take money that is in your care or that belongs to an organization or business you work for:",
        "examples": [
          "embezzle something from something She embezzled thousands of dollars from the charity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embezzlement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the crime of secretly taking money that is in your care or that belongs to an organization or business you work for:",
        "examples": [
          "embezzlement of They were arrested for embezzlement of company funds.",
          "He's accused of tax evasion, embezzlement, and fraud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embezzling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly take money that is in your care or that belongs to an organization or business you work for:",
        "examples": [
          "embezzle something from something She embezzled thousands of dollars from the charity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emblem": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a picture of an object that is used to represent a particular person, group, or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "emblem of A rose is the national emblem of England."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that is used to represent a particular person, group, or idea, or a picture of the object:",
        "examples": [
          "A dove is often used as an emblem of peace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a picture which is a symbol for a particular person, organization, group, or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "The merchandise carries the Alfa Romeo emblem.",
          "The leather-goods manufacturer began to be seen an emblem of urban luxury."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embodied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent a quality or an idea exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "She embodied good sportsmanship on the playing field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include as part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Kennett embodied in one man an unusual range of science, music, and religion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embodiment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that represents a quality or an idea exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the embodiment of the English gentleman.",
          "She was portrayed in the papers as the embodiment of evil."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emboldened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone brave:",
        "examples": [
          "Emboldened by drink, he walked over to speak to her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embrace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to accept something enthusiastically:",
        "examples": [
          "This was an opportunity that he would embrace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold someone tightly with both arms to express love, liking, or sympathy, or when greeting or leaving someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She saw them embrace on the station platform.",
          "He leaned over to embrace the child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include something, often as one of a number of things:",
        "examples": [
          "Linguistics embraces a diverse range of subjects such as phonetics and stylistics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of holding someone tightly with both arms to express love, liking, or sympathy, or when greeting or leaving someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She greeted me with a warm embrace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold someone close to you with your arms to express affection, love, or sympathy, or when greeting or leaving someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] They embraced (each other) before saying good-bye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept something with great interest or enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "He has wholeheartedly embraced life in south Louisiana."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embraced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept something enthusiastically:",
        "examples": [
          "This was an opportunity that he would embrace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold someone tightly with both arms to express love, liking, or sympathy, or when greeting or leaving someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She saw them embrace on the station platform.",
          "He leaned over to embrace the child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include something, often as one of a number of things:",
        "examples": [
          "Linguistics embraces a diverse range of subjects such as phonetics and stylistics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embraces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to accept something enthusiastically:",
        "examples": [
          "This was an opportunity that he would embrace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold someone tightly with both arms to express love, liking, or sympathy, or when greeting or leaving someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She saw them embrace on the station platform.",
          "He leaned over to embrace the child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include something, often as one of a number of things:",
        "examples": [
          "Linguistics embraces a diverse range of subjects such as phonetics and stylistics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of holding someone tightly with both arms to express love, liking, or sympathy, or when greeting or leaving someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She greeted me with a warm embrace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold someone close to you with your arms to express affection, love, or sympathy, or when greeting or leaving someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] They embraced (each other) before saying good-bye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept something with great interest or enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "He has wholeheartedly embraced life in south Louisiana."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embracing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept something enthusiastically:",
        "examples": [
          "This was an opportunity that he would embrace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold someone tightly with both arms to express love, liking, or sympathy, or when greeting or leaving someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She saw them embrace on the station platform.",
          "He leaned over to embrace the child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include something, often as one of a number of things:",
        "examples": [
          "Linguistics embraces a diverse range of subjects such as phonetics and stylistics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embroiled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to become involved in an argument or a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "embroil yourself in something She had no desire to embroil herself in lengthy lawsuits with the tabloid newspapers.",
          "get someone/something embroiled in something The United Nations was reluctant to get its forces embroiled in civil war."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "embryo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal that is developing either in its mother's womb or in an egg, or a plant that is developing in a seed:",
        "examples": [
          "Between the eighth week of development and birth a human embryo is called a foetus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "developing and not yet complete:",
        "examples": [
          "The department's plans for enlargement are still in embryo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a human being or animal in an early stage of development, either in its mother’s uterus or in an egg, or a plant that is developing in a seed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "embryos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal that is developing either in its mother's womb or in an egg, or a plant that is developing in a seed:",
        "examples": [
          "Between the eighth week of development and birth a human embryo is called a foetus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "developing and not yet complete:",
        "examples": [
          "The department's plans for enlargement are still in embryo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a human being or animal in an early stage of development, either in its mother’s uterus or in an egg, or a plant that is developing in a seed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "emcee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to introduce performers in a television, radio, or stage show:",
        "examples": [
          "emcee of He was the emcee of the live New Year's Eve show.",
          "She's an MC, hosting open mic nights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rapper (= a musical performer who speaks rhythmic words over a strong beat):",
        "examples": [
          "Women emcees in commercial hop-hop were under pressure to fit a particular image.",
          "In addition to his work as an MC and author, Chuck D is a political activist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce performers in a television, radio, or stage show:",
        "examples": [
          "Jimmy Kimmel emceed the American Music Awards.",
          "Children's author Kate Harris will emcee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rap (= perform by speaking rhythmic words over a strong beat):",
        "examples": [
          "She likes to emcee in her spare time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "master of ceremonies",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "emerald": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a transparent, bright green, valuable stone that is often used in jewellery:",
        "examples": [
          "a ring with a large emerald",
          "an emerald necklace/ring"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bright green colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a bright green colour:",
        "examples": [
          "emerald eyes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bright green, transparent, precious stone often used in jewelry",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "emerge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to appear by coming out of something or out from behind something:",
        "examples": [
          "emerge from She emerged from the sea, blue with cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come to the end of a difficult period or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "emerge from The Prince emerged unscathed from the scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become known, especially as a result of examining something or asking questions about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The facts behind the scandal are sure to emerge eventually.",
          "[ + that ] It has emerged that secret talks had been going on between the two companies before the takeover was announced.",
          "She's the most exciting British singer to emerge on the pop scene for a decade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear by coming out of something or out from behind something:",
        "examples": [
          "The runway lights flashed on, and the first models emerged from behind the stage set.",
          "fig. The president emerged unscathed from the scandal (= He came out of it with no damage to his reputation).",
          "fig. We debated which of the candidate will emerge (= result) as the winner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become known or develop as a result of something:",
        "examples": [
          "New business opportunities will emerge with advances in technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to exist or have power or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "The new Executive Director will be responsible for ensuring that the state emerges as a leader in the field of next-generation energy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear or become known:",
        "examples": [
          "Yesterday it emerged that he was to come under investigation for insider dealing.",
          "No definitive results have yet emerged from the discussions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come to the end of a difficult period or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "The stock was trading for under $20 when the company emerged from bankruptcy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emerged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear by coming out of something or out from behind something:",
        "examples": [
          "emerge from She emerged from the sea, blue with cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come to the end of a difficult period or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "emerge from The Prince emerged unscathed from the scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become known, especially as a result of examining something or asking questions about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The facts behind the scandal are sure to emerge eventually.",
          "[ + that ] It has emerged that secret talks had been going on between the two companies before the takeover was announced.",
          "She's the most exciting British singer to emerge on the pop scene for a decade."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emergence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something becoming known or starting to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "emergence of the emergence of a new strain of the HIV virus",
          "One notable trend was the emergence of a new type of software.",
          "Language has not always kept up with the emergence of new types of family.",
          "emergence as China's emergence as an economic power"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of appearing by coming out from behind something:",
        "examples": [
          "My favourite moment of the evening was the drummer's emergence from behind her drum kit to sing.",
          "Unfortunately, I misjudged the timing of my emergence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of a plant appearing above the surface of the soil after it has been planted as a seed:",
        "examples": [
          "In temperate regions, sunflowers require approximately 11 days from planting to emergence.",
          "These varieties of chickpea and maize were found to have faster emergence and better drought tolerance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of an insect coming out of an egg or cocoon (= a covering that protects the form of an insect that is developing into an adult):",
        "examples": [
          "emergence of The timing of natural events such as the leafing of trees, the nesting of birds and the emergence of insects are being altered by rising atmospheric temperatures.",
          "The larvae on the cabbage leaf were checked daily until the emergence of adult moths.",
          "Millions of cicadas burst from the ground in one of the largest insect emergences on earth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of someone or something coming to the end of a difficult period or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "emergence from the country's emergence from bankruptcy",
          "He has been an advocate for mental healthcare since his own emergence from terrible depression five years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the development of particular patterns, properties, or behaviours in parts of complex systems that happen only when the parts of the system interact, and that the parts do not have on their own:",
        "examples": [
          "The concept of emergence dates back to Aristotle or even further.",
          "Some types of emergence involve incredible complexity emerging from simple elements, as with the emergence of the universe’s structure in a few microseconds after the Big Bang.",
          "weak emergence Cases of weak emergence imply that the whole only appears to exceed the sum of its parts.",
          "strong emergence If a new entity is formed with new, emergent properties, which cannot be understood or predicted based only on an understanding of the entity's components, this is called strong emergence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of appearing:",
        "examples": [
          "The agreement set the stage for the company's emergence from bankruptcy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of becoming known or developing:",
        "examples": [
          "The emergence of a pandemic flu virus is not only inevitable, but overdue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emergencies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something dangerous or serious, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs fast action in order to avoid harmful results:",
        "examples": [
          "in an emergency How would disabled people escape in an emergency?",
          "emergency exit Is the emergency exit suitable for wheelchairs?",
          "emergency landing The pilot of the aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing on Lake Geneva."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dangerous or serious situation, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs immediate action:",
        "examples": [
          "In an emergency, dial 911 for an ambulance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dangerous or serious situation that happens unexpectedly and needs fast action in order to avoid harmful results:",
        "examples": [
          "Aim to build up risk-free savings in case of emergency.",
          "The governor declared a state of emergency as flooding forced more than 1,400 residents from their homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to help deal with an emergency:",
        "examples": [
          "Another $2 billion in surplus revenue will be set aside, by law, in a state emergency fund.",
          "emergency measure/plan/procedure Emergency measures introduced by major credit card issuers to stem the tide of fraud should be in place by the autumn.",
          "emergency aid/assistance/help"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done very quickly because there is an emergency:",
        "examples": [
          "Seven board members called for an emergency meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emergency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something dangerous or serious, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs fast action in order to avoid harmful results:",
        "examples": [
          "in an emergency How would disabled people escape in an emergency?",
          "emergency exit Is the emergency exit suitable for wheelchairs?",
          "emergency landing The pilot of the aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing on Lake Geneva."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dangerous or serious situation, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs immediate action:",
        "examples": [
          "In an emergency, dial 911 for an ambulance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dangerous or serious situation that happens unexpectedly and needs fast action in order to avoid harmful results:",
        "examples": [
          "Aim to build up risk-free savings in case of emergency.",
          "The governor declared a state of emergency as flooding forced more than 1,400 residents from their homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to help deal with an emergency:",
        "examples": [
          "Another $2 billion in surplus revenue will be set aside, by law, in a state emergency fund.",
          "emergency measure/plan/procedure Emergency measures introduced by major credit card issuers to stem the tide of fraud should be in place by the autumn.",
          "emergency aid/assistance/help"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done very quickly because there is an emergency:",
        "examples": [
          "Seven board members called for an emergency meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emerges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to appear by coming out of something or out from behind something:",
        "examples": [
          "emerge from She emerged from the sea, blue with cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come to the end of a difficult period or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "emerge from The Prince emerged unscathed from the scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become known, especially as a result of examining something or asking questions about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The facts behind the scandal are sure to emerge eventually.",
          "[ + that ] It has emerged that secret talks had been going on between the two companies before the takeover was announced.",
          "She's the most exciting British singer to emerge on the pop scene for a decade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear by coming out of something or out from behind something:",
        "examples": [
          "The runway lights flashed on, and the first models emerged from behind the stage set.",
          "fig. The president emerged unscathed from the scandal (= He came out of it with no damage to his reputation).",
          "fig. We debated which of the candidate will emerge (= result) as the winner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become known or develop as a result of something:",
        "examples": [
          "New business opportunities will emerge with advances in technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to exist or have power or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "The new Executive Director will be responsible for ensuring that the state emerges as a leader in the field of next-generation energy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear or become known:",
        "examples": [
          "Yesterday it emerged that he was to come under investigation for insider dealing.",
          "No definitive results have yet emerged from the discussions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come to the end of a difficult period or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "The stock was trading for under $20 when the company emerged from bankruptcy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emerging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "starting to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Western governments should be giving more aid to the emerging democracies of the Third World.",
          "emergent economies/markets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "growing and developing, esp. in business investment:",
        "examples": [
          "US government and business must become partners in breaking into these emerging markets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "just beginning to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales personnel have become more efficient in matching buyers and sellers and rapidly identifying emerging business opportunities.",
          "We gather and distribute information about new and emerging disease threats around the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "beginning to have economic power or success:",
        "examples": [
          "emerging economies/markets",
          "emerging country/nation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emigrated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a country permanently and go to live in another one:",
        "examples": [
          "emigrate from/to Millions of Germans emigrated from Europe to America in the 19th century.",
          "Thousands of Britons emigrate every year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eminence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being famous, respected, or important:",
        "examples": [
          "his eminence as a movie director"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of an organ in the body, especially a bone, that sticks out:",
        "examples": [
          "the thenar eminence in the hand"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the title of a cardinal (= priest of very high rank in the Roman Catholic Church)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being famous and important:",
        "examples": [
          "his eminence as a lawyer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eminent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "famous, respected, or important:",
        "examples": [
          "an eminent historian"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "famous and important:",
        "examples": [
          "The commission consisted of fifteen eminent political figures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "noticeable or worth remarking on, or very great:",
        "examples": [
          "This shows eminent good sense."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emirates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country or state ruled by an emir",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "emissary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person sent by one government or political leader to another to take messages or to take part in discussions:",
        "examples": [
          "He flew to China as the personal emissary of the President."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person sent by one government or political leader to another to deliver messages or to take part in discussions",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "emission": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Bioluminescence is the emission of light from living organisms.",
          "Excess infrared emission was detected around six of these stars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of gas, heat, light, etc. that is sent out:",
        "examples": [
          "He uses a night observation device that picks up heat emissions.",
          "There is a risk of accidents with large emissions of radioisotopes into the biosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of a substance that is produced and sent out into the air that is harmful to the environment, especially carbon dioxide:",
        "examples": [
          "Reducing the consumption of energy and increasing its efficient use would help control emissions.",
          "These health risks are caused by vehicle emissions.",
          "The agreement aimed to half the emissions rate in 50 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something, especially a gas that harms the environment, that is sent out into the air:",
        "examples": [
          "emissions of sth The bill is intended to lower emissions of greenhouse gases.",
          "cut/reduce/limit emissions Many countries are reluctant to cut emissions if it means sacrificing economic growth.",
          "emission cuts/reductions/control",
          "California's emissions standards would cut global warming emissions nearly 30% by year 2016."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending gas, heat, light, etc. out into the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Hybrid vehicles reduce the emission of pollutants by about 20%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emissions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Bioluminescence is the emission of light from living organisms.",
          "Excess infrared emission was detected around six of these stars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of gas, heat, light, etc. that is sent out:",
        "examples": [
          "He uses a night observation device that picks up heat emissions.",
          "There is a risk of accidents with large emissions of radioisotopes into the biosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of a substance that is produced and sent out into the air that is harmful to the environment, especially carbon dioxide:",
        "examples": [
          "Reducing the consumption of energy and increasing its efficient use would help control emissions.",
          "These health risks are caused by vehicle emissions.",
          "The agreement aimed to half the emissions rate in 50 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something, especially a gas that harms the environment, that is sent out into the air:",
        "examples": [
          "emissions of sth The bill is intended to lower emissions of greenhouse gases.",
          "cut/reduce/limit emissions Many countries are reluctant to cut emissions if it means sacrificing economic growth.",
          "emission cuts/reductions/control",
          "California's emissions standards would cut global warming emissions nearly 30% by year 2016."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending gas, heat, light, etc. out into the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Hybrid vehicles reduce the emission of pollutants by about 20%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to send out a beam, noise, smell, or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "The alarm emits infrared rays which are used to detect any intruder.",
          "The machine emits a high-pitched sound when you press the button."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out light, sound, or a smell, or a gas or other substance:",
        "examples": [
          "The alarm emits a high-pitched sound if anyone tries to break in."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emitted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "emitting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "emmy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of American prizes given each year to actors and other people involved in making television programmes:",
        "examples": [
          "She won this year's Emmy for best screenplay for a miniseries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of American prizes given each year to actors and other people involved in making television programs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "emoticon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an image made up of symbols such as punctuation marks, used in text messages, emails, etc. to express a particular emotion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sideways image of a face formed by keyboard symbols, which is used in emails to express a particular emotion, for example :-) to express happiness, or :-( to express sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "The smiley face and other emoticons give a concise way of expressing sentiments that otherwise would be difficult to detect in e-mail."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emotion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling such as love or anger, or strong feelings in general:",
        "examples": [
          "Like a lot of men, he finds it hard to express his emotions.",
          "My mother was overcome with emotion and burst into tears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a) strong feeling, such as of love, anger, fear, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He’s driven by his emotions, not by careful thought."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feelings that someone has about a product or service that can influence their decision whether to buy it or not:",
        "examples": [
          "Detroit automakers used color to elicit emotion to sell cars.",
          "Advertising traditionally relies on the persuasive power of positive emotions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emotional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "a child's emotional development",
          "My doctor said the problem was more emotional than physical.",
          "Amnesia can be caused by emotional trauma."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having and expressing strong feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a very emotional man.",
          "I felt quite emotional during the wedding ceremony.",
          "He became very emotional when I told him I was pregnant.",
          "The president has made an emotional plea for the killing to stop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with or showing feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor made an emotional appeal for aid following the tornado."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emotionally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to the emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "emotionally disturbed Many children have become emotionally disturbed as a result of the abuse they have suffered.",
          "He was not an emotionally stable person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is full of strong feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke emotionally about her experiences as a war correspondent.",
          "emotionally charged The interviewer had not realized that was an emotionally charged issue (= causing strong feelings) in this community."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emotions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling such as love or anger, or strong feelings in general:",
        "examples": [
          "Like a lot of men, he finds it hard to express his emotions.",
          "My mother was overcome with emotion and burst into tears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a) strong feeling, such as of love, anger, fear, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He’s driven by his emotions, not by careful thought."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feelings that someone has about a product or service that can influence their decision whether to buy it or not:",
        "examples": [
          "Detroit automakers used color to elicit emotion to sell cars.",
          "Advertising traditionally relies on the persuasive power of positive emotions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emotive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing strong feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "emotive issue Animal experimentation is a highly emotive issue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "empathetic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having the ability to imagine how someone else feels:",
        "examples": [
          "a kind and empathetic friend",
          "programmes training doctors to be empathic"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "empathize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be able to understand how someone else feels:",
        "examples": [
          "empathize with It's very easy to empathize with the characters in her books."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "empathy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to share someone else's feelings or experiences by imagining what it would be like to be in that person's situation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to share someone else’s feelings or experiences by imagining what it would be like to be in that person’s situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He loves children and has a certain empathy with them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emperor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a male ruler of an empire",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male ruler of an empire",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "emphasis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the particular importance or attention that is given to something:",
        "examples": [
          "emphasis on I think we should put as much emphasis on preventing disease as we do on curing it.",
          "put/place/lay emphasis on Schools here put/place/lay great emphasis on written work and grammar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the extra force that is given to a word or part of a word when it is spoken:",
        "examples": [
          "emphasis on The emphasis is on the final syllable.",
          "put the emphasis Where do you put the emphasis in the word \"controversy\"?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "special attention given to something because it is important or because you want it to be noticed, or an example of this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She paused for emphasis.",
          "[ U ] In schools, the emphasis on programming has declined in recent years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emphasize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] I'd just like to emphasize how important it is for people to learn foreign languages.",
          "[ + that ] He emphasized that all the people taking part in the research were volunteers.",
          "You can use italics or capitals to emphasize a word in a piece of writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something more obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "A good way to emphasize your interest in the job is to write a follow-up email after the interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state or show that something is especially important or deserves special attention:",
        "examples": [
          "She emphasized the importance of good nutrition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emphatic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something that they do or say is emphatic, it is strong and clear, without any possibility for doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "emphatic victory Poland reached the final of the championship yesterday with an emphatic 5–0 victory over Italy.",
          "The minister has issued an emphatic rejection of the accusation.",
          "She was emphatic about the need to meet the deadline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An emphatic word or sound is one that is stressed (= given more force or importance than others):",
        "examples": [
          "In some cases emphatic or stressed forms of \"be\" are used, for example \"Wealth IS power.\"",
          "In this context \"me\" may be seen as emphatic but it does not generally receive emphatic stress.",
          "The noun may be modified by an emphatic pronoun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for describing a particular type of consonant in some languages, for example Arabic, Aramaic, and Hebrew:",
        "examples": [
          "Arabic distinguishes between emphatic and non-emphatic consonants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong and determined in speech or action, so that what is said or done gets attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Godard is emphatic about his preference."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emphatically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a forceful way:",
        "examples": [
          "emphatically deny Johnson has emphatically denied the allegations against him.",
          "\"The violence must stop, and it will stop,\" he said emphatically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize what you are saying:",
        "examples": [
          "He most emphatically does not speak for me.",
          "I would say very emphatically that I have never uttered one disrespectful word."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "empire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of countries ruled by a single person, government, or country:",
        "examples": [
          "the Holy Roman Empire"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large and important business or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "In the space of just ten years, her company has grown from one small retail outlet to a multi-million-dollar empire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of countries ruled by a single person, government, or country:",
        "examples": [
          "the British/Soviet Empire"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of businesses that are controlled by a powerful company or person:",
        "examples": [
          "build/create/expand an empire Entrepreneur Rocco Forte built his empire from budget hotels and motorway services.",
          "control/run an empire Besides running a fashion empire, he also functioned as director of no less than three banks.",
          "an entertainment/media/publishing empire",
          "a business/property empire",
          "a gobal/international/worldwide empire"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "empires": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of countries ruled by a single person, government, or country:",
        "examples": [
          "the Holy Roman Empire"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large and important business or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "In the space of just ten years, her company has grown from one small retail outlet to a multi-million-dollar empire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of countries ruled by a single person, government, or country:",
        "examples": [
          "the British/Soviet Empire"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of businesses that are controlled by a powerful company or person:",
        "examples": [
          "build/create/expand an empire Entrepreneur Rocco Forte built his empire from budget hotels and motorway services.",
          "control/run an empire Besides running a fashion empire, he also functioned as director of no less than three banks.",
          "an entertainment/media/publishing empire",
          "a business/property empire",
          "a gobal/international/worldwide empire"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "employ": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have someone work or do a job for you and pay them for it:",
        "examples": [
          "How many people does your company employ?",
          "employ someone as something Can't we employ someone as an assistant to help with all this paperwork?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We've employed a market researcher to find out what people really want from a cable TV system.",
          "More people are now employed in service industries than in manufacturing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something:",
        "examples": [
          "Sophisticated statistical analysis was employed to obtain these results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was busily employed in lacing up his shoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be working for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He questioned the immigration status of a nanny who had been in my employ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone to work or do a job for you:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory employs 87 workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Jacobs employs this phrase repeatedly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have someone work or do a job for you and pay them for it:",
        "examples": [
          "The call centre employs over 100 people.",
          "employ sb as sth Mr Reid is employed as a lobbyist by the firm.",
          "employ sb to do sth The fund employs an investment manager to manage its assets.",
          "be employed in sth More than 100 staff currently employed in sales and marketing will lose their jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something:",
        "examples": [
          "employ sth to do sth The company also employs direct marketing and mail to reach potential customers.",
          "Builders today employ more recycled materials than they used to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "We have been employed in updating the catalogue for most of the morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be working for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She has been in the company's employ for twelve years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "employed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a job working for a company or another person:",
        "examples": [
          "In April the number of employed people in the region dropped by 1,900 to 637,500.",
          "Part-time workers accounted for 29.3% of the employed population last year.",
          "Her husband is not currently employed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people with jobs working for a company or another person:",
        "examples": [
          "The self-employed pay national insurance at a lower rate than the employed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "employee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is paid to work for someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of employees in the company has trebled over the past decade.",
          "She's a former state employee/employee of the state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is paid to work for someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of their employees do not have insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is paid to work for someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of employees in the company has trebled over the past decade.",
          "I discussed my complaint with an employee of the bank.",
          "have/recruit/train employees We have ten employees and a turnover of around £450,000.",
          "a government/company/council employee",
          "a full-time/part-time employee",
          "a former/new/prospective employee",
          "a senior/experienced employee"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "employees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is paid to work for someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of employees in the company has trebled over the past decade.",
          "She's a former state employee/employee of the state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is paid to work for someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of their employees do not have insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is paid to work for someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of employees in the company has trebled over the past decade.",
          "I discussed my complaint with an employee of the bank.",
          "have/recruit/train employees We have ten employees and a turnover of around £450,000.",
          "a government/company/council employee",
          "a full-time/part-time employee",
          "a former/new/prospective employee",
          "a senior/experienced employee"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "employer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that employs people:",
        "examples": [
          "We need a reference from your former employer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, company, or organization that pays people to work for them:",
        "examples": [
          "The Air Force is the largest employer in this area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, company, or organization that employs people:",
        "examples": [
          "big/large/major employer The telecommunications giant currently provides over 2000 jobs and is the largest employer in the region.",
          "private sector/public sector employer Public sector employers account for the majority of jobs in health and education.",
          "a previous/current/new employer",
          "potential/prospective/future employer The purpose of a CV is to reveal your accomplishments and qualifications to a potential employer.",
          "work for/have an employer Statutory maternity pay is available to those who have worked for their employer for at least 26 weeks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "employers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that employs people:",
        "examples": [
          "We need a reference from your former employer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, company, or organization that pays people to work for them:",
        "examples": [
          "The Air Force is the largest employer in this area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, company, or organization that employs people:",
        "examples": [
          "big/large/major employer The telecommunications giant currently provides over 2000 jobs and is the largest employer in the region.",
          "private sector/public sector employer Public sector employers account for the majority of jobs in health and education.",
          "a previous/current/new employer",
          "potential/prospective/future employer The purpose of a CV is to reveal your accomplishments and qualifications to a potential employer.",
          "work for/have an employer Statutory maternity pay is available to those who have worked for their employer for at least 26 weeks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "employing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have someone work or do a job for you and pay them for it:",
        "examples": [
          "How many people does your company employ?",
          "employ someone as something Can't we employ someone as an assistant to help with all this paperwork?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We've employed a market researcher to find out what people really want from a cable TV system.",
          "More people are now employed in service industries than in manufacturing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something:",
        "examples": [
          "Sophisticated statistical analysis was employed to obtain these results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was busily employed in lacing up his shoes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "employment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of someone being paid to work for a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Employment levels are unlikely to rise significantly before the end of next year.",
          "How long have you been looking for employment?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a job:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you in employment at the moment?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "use:",
        "examples": [
          "employment of How can you justify the employment of capital punishment?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of something for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "She studied advertisers’ employment of images in food ads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "work, esp. for someone else, for which you are paid, or a period of work:",
        "examples": [
          "After leaving Pearson, it took Friedman months to find new employment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "work that you are paid to do for a particular company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "find/look for/seek employment If you are unemployed but you are actively seeking employment, you may qualify for benefits.",
          "take up/gain/secure employment Almost half of the participants gained employment after completing the training program.",
          "provide/create/generate employment These attractions provide employment for local people and create business for local shops and cafes.",
          "Today the terminal offers employment to around 500 people.",
          "casual/full-time/part-time employment",
          "seasonal/temporary employment",
          "permanent/continuous employment",
          "employment opportunities/prospects Many rural workers have moved to the cities to seek better employment opportunities and improved living conditions.",
          "employment agreement/contract Under the terms of her employment contract she is entitled to five weeks paid vacation per year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people who have jobs, or the ability to provide jobs to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "high/low/full employment An unemployment rate below 5% is considered full employment.",
          "employment rises/falls Glasgow had economic growth above the UK average and employment rising faster than anywhere outside London.",
          "employment rates/levels/growth The state reported employment growth of 3.1% during the past year, with the creation of 438,000 non-farm jobs.",
          "employment data/figures/records The dollar plunged against the euro, despite Friday's strong employment figures.",
          "boost/increase employment Politicians hope to boost employment by introducing a new tax credit for employers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a job:",
        "examples": [
          "An employee must have been in continuous employment for two years to be eligible for a redundancy payment.",
          "The number of people in employment had risen by 315,000."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "employs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have someone work or do a job for you and pay them for it:",
        "examples": [
          "How many people does your company employ?",
          "employ someone as something Can't we employ someone as an assistant to help with all this paperwork?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We've employed a market researcher to find out what people really want from a cable TV system.",
          "More people are now employed in service industries than in manufacturing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something:",
        "examples": [
          "Sophisticated statistical analysis was employed to obtain these results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was busily employed in lacing up his shoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be working for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He questioned the immigration status of a nanny who had been in my employ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone to work or do a job for you:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory employs 87 workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Jacobs employs this phrase repeatedly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have someone work or do a job for you and pay them for it:",
        "examples": [
          "The call centre employs over 100 people.",
          "employ sb as sth Mr Reid is employed as a lobbyist by the firm.",
          "employ sb to do sth The fund employs an investment manager to manage its assets.",
          "be employed in sth More than 100 staff currently employed in sales and marketing will lose their jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something:",
        "examples": [
          "employ sth to do sth The company also employs direct marketing and mail to reach potential customers.",
          "Builders today employ more recycled materials than they used to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "We have been employed in updating the catalogue for most of the morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be working for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She has been in the company's employ for twelve years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emporium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large shop that sells many different types of goods, or a shop that sells a particular type of goods:",
        "examples": [
          "an ice cream/antiques emporium"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large store selling a large range of goods, or a store selling a particular type of goods:",
        "examples": [
          "This chain of discount emporia sells everything from wardrobes to paper clips.",
          "Welcome to the Chocolate Emporium - an online store selling every kind of chocolate imaginable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "empower": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give someone official authority or the freedom to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] This amendment empowers the president to declare an emergency for a wide range of reasons.",
          "The first step in empowering the poorest sections of society is making sure they vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage and support the ability to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "We want to empower individuals to get the skills they need."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To empower is also to give legal authority for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The state constitution does not empower counties to create housing authorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone official or legal authority, or the freedom or confidence to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "empower sb (to do sth) We empower our sales staff to make decisions without always having to consult their supervisor.",
          "be empowered to do sth The Legislature is empowered to make law, subject to the Governor's right of veto.",
          "This communications skills course aims to make people feel empowered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "empowered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "confident and in control of your life:",
        "examples": [
          "feel empowered It's important that girls feel empowered and in control of what happens to them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the official authority or freedom to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "empowered to The editor may not be empowered to negotiate a contract."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "empowering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is empowering makes you more confident and makes you feel that you are in control of your life:",
        "examples": [
          "For me, learning to drive was an empowering experience."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "empowerment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of gaining freedom and power to do what you want or to control what happens to you:",
        "examples": [
          "female/youth empowerment",
          "political/economic empowerment",
          "Part of the philosophy of the World Wide Web is the empowerment of the individual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of giving a group of people more freedom or rights:",
        "examples": [
          "This approach to management emphasizes the empowerment of workers to make decisions.",
          "The government's economic empowerment program aims to create jobs and raise living standards in the poorer communities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "empress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a female ruler of an empire, or the wife of a male ruler of an empire",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "emptied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove everything from inside something:",
        "examples": [
          "I emptied the closet and put my belongings into the black overnight case.",
          "empty (out) Would you mind emptying (out) your pockets?",
          "empty something into something Empty the soup into a saucepan and simmer gently for ten minutes.",
          "She quickly emptied her glass (= drank its contents) and ordered another drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become empty:",
        "examples": [
          "The place emptied pretty quickly when the fight started."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emptiness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "empty space:",
        "examples": [
          "He gazed out over the emptiness of the desert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not being sincere or having no real meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "the emptiness of these political gestures"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sad feeling of having no emotion or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "I was left with a horrible feeling of emptiness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "empty space:",
        "examples": [
          "She loves the emptiness of the desert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lack of meaning or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "He tried to ignore the feeling of emptiness ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "empty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not containing any things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "an empty house/street",
          "Shall I take the empty bottles for recycling?",
          "The train was empty (= there were no passengers) by the time it reached London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not sincere or without any real meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "empty rhetoric She dismessed his apology as empty rhetoric",
          "empty threat Too many empty threats and your child will soon learn to ignore you.",
          "empty promise They're just empty promises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without purpose or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "He says his life has been completely empty since his wife died.",
          "I felt empty, like a part of me had died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove everything from inside something:",
        "examples": [
          "I emptied the closet and put my belongings into the black overnight case.",
          "empty (out) Would you mind emptying (out) your pockets?",
          "empty something into something Empty the soup into a saucepan and simmer gently for ten minutes.",
          "She quickly emptied her glass (= drank its contents) and ordered another drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become empty:",
        "examples": [
          "The place emptied pretty quickly when the fight started."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an empty bottle or other container, especially one that contained drink:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to recycle the empties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having nothing inside:",
        "examples": [
          "He set the empty glass down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a place is empty, no one is using it or is present:",
        "examples": [
          "It was past midnight, and the streets were empty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Empty also means without any meaning or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "We need jobs, not empty promises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container with nothing in it, esp. one whose contents have been used:",
        "examples": [
          "Bring the empties to the recycling center."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take out everything from inside something, or to lose what is inside so that nothing is left:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She emptied her husband’s mug in the sink.",
          "[ I ] Once the movie ended, the theater emptied quickly.",
          "[ I ] The Tombigbee River empties into Mobile Bay (= its water flows there)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emptying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove everything from inside something:",
        "examples": [
          "I emptied the closet and put my belongings into the black overnight case.",
          "empty (out) Would you mind emptying (out) your pockets?",
          "empty something into something Empty the soup into a saucepan and simmer gently for ten minutes.",
          "She quickly emptied her glass (= drank its contents) and ordered another drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become empty:",
        "examples": [
          "The place emptied pretty quickly when the fight started."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ems": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the European Monetary System: a system for limiting changes in the values of the different types of money used in countries in the European Union",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for enhanced messaging service: a system for sending text messages from one mobile phone to another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for emergency medical service: a system, linked to the 911 phone number, of providing emergency medical care throughout the US",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for European Monetary System: the arrangement before the euro was created which was used by European countries to control exchange rates between their different currencies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "emu": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large Australian bird with a long neck and grey or brown feathers. Emus cannot fly but have long legs and can run quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Emus grow to almost two metres and can run at nearly 50 kph."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for European Monetary Union: the process within the European Union of moving towards a single currency",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for European Monetary Union/ Economic and Monetary Union: the group of countries in Europe who use the same currency (the euro), or the process by which many countries started to use the euro:",
        "examples": [
          "The study examines fiscal rules in the EMU.",
          "Competitive conditions vary even within the EMU, as wages and inflation rates differ from country to country.",
          "In the article he analyses how the EMU process has influenced political integration within the European Union."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "emulate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to copy something achieved by someone else and try to do it as well as they have:",
        "examples": [
          "They hope to emulate the success of other software companies.",
          "Fitzgerald is eager to emulate Martin's record of three successive world titles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy someone’s behavior or try to be like someone else because you admire or respect that person:",
        "examples": [
          "Officials are looking to emulate successful ideas from other cities.",
          "He just wants to emulate his dad."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "en": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to form verbs that mean to put into or onto something:",
        "examples": [
          "encase",
          "encircle",
          "endanger"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form verbs that mean to cause to be something:",
        "examples": [
          "enable",
          "endear",
          "enlarge",
          "enrich"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form verbs that mean to provide with something:",
        "examples": [
          "empower"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form verbs that mean to increase the stated quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Sweeten to taste with honey or brown sugar.",
          "I've had to loosen my belt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone able to do something, or to make something possible:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Computerization should enable us to cut production costs by half."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow or make it possible for someone to behave in a way that damages them:",
        "examples": [
          "It is wrong to enable or support any addict to become re-addicted to any drug.",
          "Parents must always ask themselves if they are enabling their child's drug use."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something able to do something by providing whatever is necessary to achieve that aim:",
        "examples": [
          "Saving enough money now will enable you to retire comfortably."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something able to do something, or to make something possible:",
        "examples": [
          "enable sb/sth to do sth This software will enable us to track orders more efficiently.",
          "Recent technology has enabled the development of cheaper digital radios."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enabled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "provided with a particular type of equipment or technology, or having the necessary or correct system, device, or arrangement to use it:",
        "examples": [
          "WAP-enabled mobile phones",
          "internet-enabled Their aim is to make sure that every home and business becomes internet-enabled in the next ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "operated or made possible by the use of a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "voice-enabled software"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a piece of equipment that is able to use the technology mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "internet-/web-/wifi- etc. GPS-enabled phones"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enables": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone able to do something, or to make something possible:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Computerization should enable us to cut production costs by half."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow or make it possible for someone to behave in a way that damages them:",
        "examples": [
          "It is wrong to enable or support any addict to become re-addicted to any drug.",
          "Parents must always ask themselves if they are enabling their child's drug use."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something able to do something by providing whatever is necessary to achieve that aim:",
        "examples": [
          "Saving enough money now will enable you to retire comfortably."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something able to do something, or to make something possible:",
        "examples": [
          "enable sb/sth to do sth This software will enable us to track orders more efficiently.",
          "Recent technology has enabled the development of cheaper digital radios."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enabling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making something possible or easier:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has lowered corporate tax to create an enabling business environment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enact": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put something into action, especially to make something law:",
        "examples": [
          "A package of economic sanctions is to be enacted against the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform a story or play:",
        "examples": [
          "The stories are enacted using music, dance and mime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a law, or to make an idea into a law:",
        "examples": [
          "For the second year, national lawmakers failed to enact environmental legislation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a law or a rule become official:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is to enact a law aimed at improving safety on construction sites."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enacted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into action, especially to make something law:",
        "examples": [
          "A package of economic sanctions is to be enacted against the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform a story or play:",
        "examples": [
          "The stories are enacted using music, dance and mime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enacting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into action, especially to make something law:",
        "examples": [
          "A package of economic sanctions is to be enacted against the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform a story or play:",
        "examples": [
          "The stories are enacted using music, dance and mime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enamel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a decorative glass-like substance that is melted onto clay, metal, or glass objects, and then left to cool and become hard, or an object covered with this substance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of paint that forms a shiny surface when dry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard, white, shiny substance that forms the covering of a tooth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something with enamel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance made from glass that is used to decorate or protect clay, metal, and glass objects, or an object covered with this substance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The enamel on the sink was chipped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Enamel is also a type of paint that forms a shiny surface when dry:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I used a blue enamel for the trim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Enamel is also the hard, white, shiny substance that forms the covering of a tooth.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "encased": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover or surround something or someone completely:",
        "examples": [
          "be encased in The nuclear waste is encased in concrete before being sent for storage in disused mines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enchant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to attract or please someone very much:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience was clearly enchanted by her performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a magical effect on someone or something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charm or please someone a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "He was enchanted by stories of the Old West."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in stories) to put someone completely under your control by using magic",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "enchanted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "affected by magic or seeming to be affected by magic:",
        "examples": [
          "They met in Paris one enchanted afternoon in early autumn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "changed by magic, or seeming to be changed by magic:",
        "examples": [
          "The princess lives in an enchanted castle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enchanting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "It's described in the guide book as \"an enchanting medieval city\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very pleasant or charming:",
        "examples": [
          "Belgium is an enchanting country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enchantment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of great pleasure and attraction, especially because something is very beautiful:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience looked on in utter fascination and enchantment.",
          "This is a place of enchantment and beauty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very attractive and pleasing quality:",
        "examples": [
          "How can I describe the many enchantments of this island?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is thought to have magical power over someone:",
        "examples": [
          "spells and enchantments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being under the influence of magic:",
        "examples": [
          "Nothing could break through his enchantment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enchantments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of great pleasure and attraction, especially because something is very beautiful:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience looked on in utter fascination and enchantment.",
          "This is a place of enchantment and beauty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very attractive and pleasing quality:",
        "examples": [
          "How can I describe the many enchantments of this island?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is thought to have magical power over someone:",
        "examples": [
          "spells and enchantments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being under the influence of magic:",
        "examples": [
          "Nothing could break through his enchantment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enchiladas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of food originally from Mexico consisting of a tortilla that is filled with meat and covered with a very spicy sauce",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a food consisting of a tortilla (= type of flat, round bread) wrapped around meat, beans, or cheese, and covered with a sauce that is usually spicy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "enclose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to surround something:",
        "examples": [
          "The park that encloses the monument has recently been enlarged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something in the same envelope or parcel as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Please enclose a curriculum vitae with your application."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to surround:",
        "examples": [
          "The garden is enclosed by four walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something in the same envelope or package as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include something inside a letter or parcel:",
        "examples": [
          "Apply in writing, enclosing a current CV, to the address below.",
          "Please find enclosed an application form and information about the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enclosed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "surrounded by walls, objects, or structures:",
        "examples": [
          "enclosed space He doesn't like enclosed spaces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sent to someone in an envelope with a letter:",
        "examples": [
          "The enclosed card is for Julia.",
          "formal Please find enclosed a cheque in settlement of your invoice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a place) surrounded by a wall and often covered:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s the largest fully-enclosed shopping center in the world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enclosure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area surrounded by fences or walls:",
        "examples": [
          "an enclosure for the horses",
          "the members' enclosure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting fences around land:",
        "examples": [
          "enclosure of An early example of privatization was the enclosure of public land for use by wealthy landlords."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is put in the same envelope or parcel as something else",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area surrounded by a fence or other structure in order to be kept separate from other areas:",
        "examples": [
          "The dogs are in a fenced enclosure in the backyard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something extra that is sent in a letter or package with the main message:",
        "examples": [
          "You will find two enclosures with this letter – a check and a photograph."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document, etc. that is included inside a letter:",
        "examples": [
          "Please identify enclosures such as disks or checks in any correspondence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "encoded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something into a system for sending messages secretly, or to represent complicated information in a simple or short way:",
        "examples": [
          "Many satellite broadcasts are encoded so that they can only be received by people who have paid to see them.",
          "Some music CDs are encoded with information about the performers and their music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a word or phrase in a foreign language in the correct way:",
        "examples": [
          "Grammatical information helps learners to encode sentences."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "encompasses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to include different types of things:",
        "examples": [
          "The festival is to encompass everything from music, theatre, and ballet to literature, cinema, and the visual arts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include several different things:",
        "examples": [
          "The plan encompasses repaving the street and planting 40 new trees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "encompassing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include different types of things:",
        "examples": [
          "The festival is to encompass everything from music, theatre, and ballet to literature, cinema, and the visual arts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "encore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extra song or piece of music that is performed at the end of a show because the audience shouts for it:",
        "examples": [
          "We were shouting for an encore.",
          "as/for an encore They did a few old hits as/for an encore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shouted by the audience at the end of a performance to get the performer to sing or play more:",
        "examples": [
          "There were a few shouts of \"Encore!\" but she walked off stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the performance of an additional song or piece of music after a show has formally ended, or the word people sometimes call out while clapping to request this performance:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience demanded encore after encore."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "encounter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a meeting, especially one that happens by chance:",
        "examples": [
          "encounter with I had an alarming encounter with a wild pig.",
          "encounter between This meeting will be the first encounter between the party leaders since the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people have sex, usually with someone they have not met before",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when two teams play against each other:",
        "examples": [
          "encounter with In their last encounter with Italy, England won 3–2."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet someone unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "On their way home they encountered a woman selling flowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience something, especially something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "When did you first encounter these difficulties?",
          "The army is reported to be encountering considerable resistance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet someone unexpectedly, or to experience, esp. something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "In the kitchen I encountered a woman I had never seen before.",
          "He was shocked by the hostility he encountered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience a situation, especially something that is unexpected or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "We encountered a problem with the fuel pump during safety tests.",
          "This is the first time I have encountered racism at work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting with someone, especially one that is unexpected or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Customer service representatives are trained to handle encounters with angry customers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "encountered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet someone unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "On their way home they encountered a woman selling flowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience something, especially something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "When did you first encounter these difficulties?",
          "The army is reported to be encountering considerable resistance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "encountering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet someone unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "On their way home they encountered a woman selling flowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience something, especially something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "When did you first encounter these difficulties?",
          "The army is reported to be encountering considerable resistance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "encounters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a meeting, especially one that happens by chance:",
        "examples": [
          "encounter with I had an alarming encounter with a wild pig.",
          "encounter between This meeting will be the first encounter between the party leaders since the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people have sex, usually with someone they have not met before",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when two teams play against each other:",
        "examples": [
          "encounter with In their last encounter with Italy, England won 3–2."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet someone unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "On their way home they encountered a woman selling flowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience something, especially something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "When did you first encounter these difficulties?",
          "The army is reported to be encountering considerable resistance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet someone unexpectedly, or to experience, esp. something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "In the kitchen I encountered a woman I had never seen before.",
          "He was shocked by the hostility he encountered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience a situation, especially something that is unexpected or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "We encountered a problem with the fuel pump during safety tests.",
          "This is the first time I have encountered racism at work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting with someone, especially one that is unexpected or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Customer service representatives are trained to handle encounters with angry customers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "encourage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T + to infinitive ] We were encouraged to learn foreign languages at school.",
          "The council is encouraging the development of the property for both employment and recreation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk or behave in a way that gives someone confidence to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "encourage someone in something They've always encouraged me in everything I've wanted to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone to feel confident and able to do something, or to give advice to someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our parents always encouraged us to ask questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something encourages an activity, it supports it or makes it more likely:",
        "examples": [
          "The city needs to encourage job creation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "encouraged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having more confidence or hope about something:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt encouraged by their promise of support."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "encouragement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "words or behaviour that give someone confidence to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Children need lots of encouragement from their parents.",
          "encouragement of I could never have achieved this without the encouragement of my husband and family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "words or behaviour that make something more likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "give encouragement We give positive encouragement to applications from older candidates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "encourages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T + to infinitive ] We were encouraged to learn foreign languages at school.",
          "The council is encouraging the development of the property for both employment and recreation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk or behave in a way that gives someone confidence to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "encourage someone in something They've always encouraged me in everything I've wanted to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone to feel confident and able to do something, or to give advice to someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our parents always encouraged us to ask questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something encourages an activity, it supports it or makes it more likely:",
        "examples": [
          "The city needs to encourage job creation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "encouraging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel more confidence or hope:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a lot of positive feedback, which was very encouraging."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "encouragingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is encouraging (= making you feel more confidence or hope):",
        "examples": [
          "My mother smiled encouragingly at me as I went up on stage.",
          "The level of activity has continued to be encouragingly high."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "encroaching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take control or possession of something in a gradual way and often without being noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "Farmers encroached on forest land to grow crops.",
          "These devices are encroaching on people’s privacy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "encrusted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered with something hard or decorative:",
        "examples": [
          "encrusted with She arrived home with her knees encrusted with mud.",
          "The manuscript is bound in gold and silver and encrusted with jewels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered with a hard layer or something, or with something decorative:",
        "examples": [
          "All our belongings were encrusted with mud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "encrypt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change electronic information or signals into a secret code (= system of letters, numbers, or symbols) that people cannot understand or use on normal equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "Your financial information is fully encrypted and cannot be accessed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information into a special form so that most people cannot read it:",
        "examples": [
          "Protected websites will tell you that the transfer is encrypted, and your browser will usually display a symbol confirming this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect private information by putting it into a form that can only be read by people who have the permission to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "The software encrypts data that is sent over the internet.",
          "The email is encrypted, so you need to enter a password to read it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "encrypted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change electronic information or signals into a secret code (= system of letters, numbers, or symbols) that people cannot understand or use on normal equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "Your financial information is fully encrypted and cannot be accessed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "encryption": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing electronic information or signals into a secret code (= system of letters, numbers, or symbols) that people cannot understand or use without special equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "The records were stored using protective encryption.",
          "The company's encryption software allows secure credit card transactions over the internet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "encyclopedia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book or set of books containing many articles arranged in alphabetical order that deal either with the whole of human knowledge or with a particular part of it, or a similar set of articles on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language",
          "The library was full of dictionaries, encyclopaedias, poetry, and plays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large collection of information about one or many subjects, often arranged alphabetically in articles in a book or set of books, or available through a computer",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "endanger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put someone or something at risk or in danger of being harmed, damaged, or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "He would never do anything to endanger the lives of his children.",
          "We must be careful not to do anything that might endanger the economic recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone or something in a situation in which it is likely to be harmed, damaged, or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Revealing that information might endanger our national security."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endangered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in danger of being harmed, lost, unsuccessful, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Social workers who look after abused or endangered children often have stressful days at work.",
          "the endangered contracts of failing competitors"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "animals or plants that may soon not exist because there are very few now alive:",
        "examples": [
          "Monarch butterflies are now an endangered species idue to declining numbers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endangering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone or something at risk or in danger of being harmed, damaged, or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "He would never do anything to endanger the lives of his children.",
          "We must be careful not to do anything that might endanger the economic recovery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endangers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put someone or something at risk or in danger of being harmed, damaged, or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "He would never do anything to endanger the lives of his children.",
          "We must be careful not to do anything that might endanger the economic recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone or something in a situation in which it is likely to be harmed, damaged, or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Revealing that information might endanger our national security."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endearing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making someone like you:",
        "examples": [
          "She laughs at herself a lot, which is always endearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily able to make people like you:",
        "examples": [
          "Pickwick is endearing, as so many fools are."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endearingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that makes someone like you:",
        "examples": [
          "He was endearingly funny.",
          "The presenter is tall, with an endearingly crooked smile."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endearment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase that you use to show that you love someone:",
        "examples": [
          "term of endearment terms of endearment such as \"darling\" or \"sweetheart\"",
          "Between kisses, he was murmuring endearments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endeavor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an effort or attempt to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Writing is a very different endeavor than teaching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I endeavored to explain the legal consequences of his action."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endeavors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an effort or attempt to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Writing is a very different endeavor than teaching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I endeavored to explain the legal consequences of his action."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endeavour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to try to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "endeavour to Engineers are endeavouring to locate the source of the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "In spite of our best endeavours, it has proven impossible to contact her.",
          "feat of endeavour Crossing the North Pole on foot was an amazing feat of human endeavour.",
          "artistic endeavour Thanks to all of you who support me in my artistic endeavours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ended": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish or stop, or to make something finish or stop:",
        "examples": [
          "When is your meeting due to end?",
          "Her resignation ends months of speculation about her future.",
          "Their marriage ended in 1991.",
          "end in The game ended in a draw.",
          "end with I'd like to end with a song from my first album.",
          "She ended her speech on an optimistic note."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endgame": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the last stage in a game of chess when only a few of the pieces are left on the board",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last stage of a process, especially one involving discussion:",
        "examples": [
          "A diplomatic endgame is under way to find a peaceful solution."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the last part of a story:",
        "examples": [
          "happy ending People want love stories with happy endings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part added to the end of a word:",
        "examples": [
          "To make the plural of \"dog\", you add the plural ending -s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last part of a process, esp. the way in which something stops existing:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie’s ending is so romantic!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An ending is a part added to a word that changes its meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "To make “dog” plural, you add the ending “-s.”"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the last part of a story:",
        "examples": [
          "happy ending People want love stories with happy endings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part added to the end of a word:",
        "examples": [
          "To make the plural of \"dog\", you add the plural ending -s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last part of a process, esp. the way in which something stops existing:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie’s ending is so romantic!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An ending is a part added to a word that changes its meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "To make “dog” plural, you add the ending “-s.”"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "never finishing, or seeming never to finish:",
        "examples": [
          "We used to have endless arguments about politics.",
          "endless supply He seems to think that I have an endless supply of money.",
          "endless possibilities The possibilities are endless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is endless, it never finishes or seems never to finish because it continues for so long:",
        "examples": [
          "When I was a child, the summers seemed endless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "never finishing, or never seeming to finish:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been endless meetings about this problem.",
          "We've had orders from Brazil, China, India, Spain ... the list is endless."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endlessly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is endless (= never finishing, or seeming never to finish):",
        "examples": [
          "I find myself endlessly repeating the same phrases.",
          "The clear, blue-green waters of Lake Michigan appear to go on endlessly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endocrine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to any of the organs of the body that make hormones (= chemicals that make the body grow and develop) and put them into the blood, or to the hormones that they make",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to any of the organs of the body that make hormones (= chemicals which make the body grow and develop) and put them into the blood, or the hormones that they make",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "endorphins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical naturally, released in the brain to reduce pain, that in large amounts can make you feel relaxed or full of energy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "endorse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The Council is expected to endorse the committee's recommendations.",
          "formal I fully endorse (= agree with) everything the Chairperson has said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear in an advertisement, saying that you use and like a particular product:",
        "examples": [
          "They paid $2 million to the world champion to endorse their new aftershave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write something in order to give permission for something, especially your name on the back of a cheque, in order to make it payable (= able to be paid) to someone else",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially record on a driving licence that the driver has been found guilty of driving in an illegal way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re not endorsing tax increases.",
          "My wife has publicly endorsed Lunny for city council."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone endorses a product, a statement saying the person likes or uses the product is used in advertising the product.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write your name on a check:",
        "examples": [
          "He endorsed the check and deposited it in his account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state publicly that you approve of or support someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "endorse a decision/plan/proposal Federal safety regulators endorsed the company's decision to stop selling the product.",
          "be endorsed by sb/sth She has been endorsed by unions that represent nearly 4 million workers nationwide.",
          "endorse sb for sth The Commissioner praised the president and endorsed him for re-election.",
          "enthusiastically/strongly/vigorously endorse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear in an advertisement saying that you use and like a product:",
        "examples": [
          "The league prohibits players from endorsing products related to alcohol, tobacco, casinos, or gambling.",
          "be endorsed by sb The new contemporary womenswear range - endorsed by well-known actress Tania Mitchell - was launched this autumn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sign the back of a cheque, bill of exchange, etc. that has your name on it in order to give permission for it to be paid to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "To endorse a cheque the original payee just has to sign the back of the cheque and state the name of the person concerned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include a condition in an insurance agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "The insurer can be asked to endorse the insurance certificate to confirm that driving in the performance of the employer's business is covered by the policy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endorsement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of saying that you approve of or support something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The campaign hasn't received any political endorsements.",
          "endorsement of He hoped to secure quick endorsement of the plan from the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a famous person appearing in an advertisement saying that they use and like a product:",
        "examples": [
          "endorsement from products that carry an endorsement from a celebrity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark on a driving licence that shows the driver is guilty of driving in an illegal way:",
        "examples": [
          "endorsement on He's got a couple of endorsements on his licence already."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a public statement of your support for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Both candidates have been seeking the union’s endorsement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An endorsement is also a public statement, esp. by someone who is famous, that the person uses or likes a particular product:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Some athletes get contracts for product endorsements worth millions of dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of writing your name on a check:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank won’t take checks that have no endorsements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement made by someone in an advertisement, especially a well-known person, saying that they use and like a particular product:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is considering other marketing tactics like celebrity endorsement and using cartoon characters to promote products.",
          "Artists and athletes can earn a lot of money from brands, film rights, product endorsements, and such things.",
          "an endorsement contract/deal The young swimmer has just signed a lucrative endorsement deal with a well-known swimwear maker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public statement made by someone saying that they approve of or support someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "endorsement of sth The stock exchange was boosted by the central bank's endorsement of another interest rate cut.",
          "a government/official/personal endorsement Federal regulators gave their official endorsement to a technology standard for digital TV broadcasts, clearing the way for the next-generation of TV sets.",
          "a ringing/strong/overwhelming endorsement",
          "endorsement by/from sb The plan, which would require endorsement by the federal government, is unlikely to be approved in its current form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of signing the back of a cheque, bill of exchange, etc. that has your name on it in order to give your permission for it to be paid to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "What are the regulations for cheque endorsements?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition that is included in an insurance agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "A policy endorsement can be used to modify a current policy without completely rewriting it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endorsements": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of saying that you approve of or support something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The campaign hasn't received any political endorsements.",
          "endorsement of He hoped to secure quick endorsement of the plan from the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a famous person appearing in an advertisement saying that they use and like a product:",
        "examples": [
          "endorsement from products that carry an endorsement from a celebrity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark on a driving licence that shows the driver is guilty of driving in an illegal way:",
        "examples": [
          "endorsement on He's got a couple of endorsements on his licence already."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a public statement of your support for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Both candidates have been seeking the union’s endorsement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An endorsement is also a public statement, esp. by someone who is famous, that the person uses or likes a particular product:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Some athletes get contracts for product endorsements worth millions of dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of writing your name on a check:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank won’t take checks that have no endorsements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement made by someone in an advertisement, especially a well-known person, saying that they use and like a particular product:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is considering other marketing tactics like celebrity endorsement and using cartoon characters to promote products.",
          "Artists and athletes can earn a lot of money from brands, film rights, product endorsements, and such things.",
          "an endorsement contract/deal The young swimmer has just signed a lucrative endorsement deal with a well-known swimwear maker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public statement made by someone saying that they approve of or support someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "endorsement of sth The stock exchange was boosted by the central bank's endorsement of another interest rate cut.",
          "a government/official/personal endorsement Federal regulators gave their official endorsement to a technology standard for digital TV broadcasts, clearing the way for the next-generation of TV sets.",
          "a ringing/strong/overwhelming endorsement",
          "endorsement by/from sb The plan, which would require endorsement by the federal government, is unlikely to be approved in its current form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of signing the back of a cheque, bill of exchange, etc. that has your name on it in order to give your permission for it to be paid to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "What are the regulations for cheque endorsements?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition that is included in an insurance agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "A policy endorsement can be used to modify a current policy without completely rewriting it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endorses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The Council is expected to endorse the committee's recommendations.",
          "formal I fully endorse (= agree with) everything the Chairperson has said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear in an advertisement, saying that you use and like a particular product:",
        "examples": [
          "They paid $2 million to the world champion to endorse their new aftershave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write something in order to give permission for something, especially your name on the back of a cheque, in order to make it payable (= able to be paid) to someone else",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially record on a driving licence that the driver has been found guilty of driving in an illegal way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re not endorsing tax increases.",
          "My wife has publicly endorsed Lunny for city council."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone endorses a product, a statement saying the person likes or uses the product is used in advertising the product.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write your name on a check:",
        "examples": [
          "He endorsed the check and deposited it in his account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state publicly that you approve of or support someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "endorse a decision/plan/proposal Federal safety regulators endorsed the company's decision to stop selling the product.",
          "be endorsed by sb/sth She has been endorsed by unions that represent nearly 4 million workers nationwide.",
          "endorse sb for sth The Commissioner praised the president and endorsed him for re-election.",
          "enthusiastically/strongly/vigorously endorse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear in an advertisement saying that you use and like a product:",
        "examples": [
          "The league prohibits players from endorsing products related to alcohol, tobacco, casinos, or gambling.",
          "be endorsed by sb The new contemporary womenswear range - endorsed by well-known actress Tania Mitchell - was launched this autumn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sign the back of a cheque, bill of exchange, etc. that has your name on it in order to give permission for it to be paid to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "To endorse a cheque the original payee just has to sign the back of the cheque and state the name of the person concerned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include a condition in an insurance agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "The insurer can be asked to endorse the insurance certificate to confirm that driving in the performance of the employer's business is covered by the policy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endorsing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The Council is expected to endorse the committee's recommendations.",
          "formal I fully endorse (= agree with) everything the Chairperson has said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear in an advertisement, saying that you use and like a particular product:",
        "examples": [
          "They paid $2 million to the world champion to endorse their new aftershave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write something in order to give permission for something, especially your name on the back of a cheque, in order to make it payable (= able to be paid) to someone else",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially record on a driving licence that the driver has been found guilty of driving in an illegal way",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "endowed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a large amount of money to pay for creating a college, hospital, etc. or to provide an income for it:",
        "examples": [
          "The state of Michigan has endowed three institutes to do research for industry.",
          "This hospital was endowed by the citizens of Strasbourg in the 16th century."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endowment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money that is given to a college, hospital, etc. in order to provide it with an income, or the giving of this money:",
        "examples": [
          "The school has received an endowment of $50,000 to buy new books for the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you have from birth, often a quality:",
        "examples": [
          "There are tests that can establish a baby's genetic endowment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gift of money that will provide an income for a college or university, a hospital, or other organization:",
        "examples": [
          "We are trying to set up an endowment to support the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is given to a college, hospital, etc. in order to provide it with an income, or the giving of this money:",
        "examples": [
          "an endowment for sth The Las Vegas millionaire pledged $10 million for the project and an endowment for the school.",
          "An endowment of $11.3 billion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of insurance in which you pay a regular amount of money over a particular period of time, or until you die, after which the insurance company pays an amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "We always aimed to ensure that customers understood that the eventual value of an endowment was not guaranteed.",
          "I was advised to take out an endowment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": [
          "He was unhappy about the way he had been sold a mortgage endowment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a place or thing that is furthest away from the centre:",
        "examples": [
          "at the end This cable should have a plug at one end and a socket at the other.",
          "the end of We damaged the end of the piano when we moved it.",
          "Get to the end of the queue and wait your turn like everyone else.",
          "Our house is the third from the end on the left.",
          "Is it safe to stand the computer on (its) end?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arranged with one end of next to the end of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Tables were arranged end to end across the basketball court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the final part of something such as a period of time, activity, or story:",
        "examples": [
          "at the end of I always like to leave my desk clear at the end of the day.",
          "The end of the play was much more exciting than I'd expected.",
          "at an end This latest injury must surely mean that her tennis career is now at an end (= finished).",
          "no end to The statement said there would be no end to the violence until the terrorists' demands were met."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "polite word for death:",
        "examples": [
          "We were all by her bedside when the end finally came.",
          "meet your end He met his end (= died) in a shoot-out with the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two halves of the field in some sports:",
        "examples": [
          "The teams change ends at half-time so that neither side has an unfair advantage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something finish:",
        "examples": [
          "He ran out of time and brought the interview to an end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "finally, after something has been thought about or discussed a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "We were thinking about going to Switzerland, but in the end we went to Austria."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for hours, days, etc. without stopping:",
        "examples": [
          "He used to lock himself in his bedroom for hours on end and refuse to talk to anyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone wishes the war would come to an end soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports including curling, bowls, and archery, a part of a game, especially one in which each team or player throws or shoots towards one end of the playing area:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a close contest that came down to the last stone in the last end.",
          "The Canadians took singles on each of the next three ends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part of something that is left after most of it has been used:",
        "examples": [
          "She makes quilts out of fabric bolt ends.",
          "cigarette end UK The floor was covered in cigarette ends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an aim, intention, or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have a particular end in mind?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in order to achieve this aim:",
        "examples": [
          "He wanted science students to take an interest in the arts, and to this end he ran literature classes at his home on Sunday afternoons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the parts of a task or process connected with one particular type of activity or person:",
        "examples": [
          "end of things Rick's more involved with the financial end of things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of activity for which someone is responsible:",
        "examples": [
          "We've kept our end of the deal - let's see if they keep theirs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish or stop, or to make something finish or stop:",
        "examples": [
          "When is your meeting due to end?",
          "Her resignation ends months of speculation about her future.",
          "Their marriage ended in 1991.",
          "end in The game ended in a draw.",
          "end with I'd like to end with a song from my first album.",
          "She ended her speech on an optimistic note."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last or farthest part of something or of a period of time, beyond which it does not exist:",
        "examples": [
          "She tied one end of the rope to a tree.",
          "The punctuation at the end of this sentence is a period.",
          "Did you stay to the end of the movie?",
          "Steve can swim to the far end of the lake and back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To be at an end is to be finished:",
        "examples": [
          "His career was at an end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If things are end to end, they are all facing in the same direction, with the back end of each against the front end of the next one:",
        "examples": [
          "The new cars were lined up end to end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a specific part or division of an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "She takes care of the financial end of the business and I handle the marketing end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that your actions or efforts are intended to achieve; an aim:",
        "examples": [
          "To accomplish that end, you will have to work hard and be lucky, too."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in football) one of two players who begin play farthest from the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "a defensive end"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish or stop, or to make something finish or stop:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Our arguments always end in tears.",
          "[ T ] She ended her speech on an optimistic note."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time or place that something finishes:",
        "examples": [
          "The construction will be completed by the end of the year.",
          "Sales are looking good according to the end-of-month report.",
          "We spent a long time looking for a good supplier, but we found one in the end.",
          "There are encouraging signs that the recession has come to an end.",
          "The difficult period we've been through now seems to be at an end.",
          "There is no end to the possible markets for this product.",
          "The meeting room is at the end of the corridor on the right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when stating whether goods or services are expensive or cheap, or of high or low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "the bottom/low/top end of the market This basic laptop is aimed at the low end of the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an aim or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "We aim to halve production costs, and to this end we are investing in automating the process.",
          "We see good design not just as a means of increasing profits, but as an end in itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the parts of a task or process connected with one particular type of activity, or with a particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "Rick's more involved with the financial end of things.",
          "Everything's ready here, but how are thing's your end?",
          "sb's end of the bargain/deal We kept our end of the bargain, but they failed to meet their deadline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish or stop, or to make something finish or stop:",
        "examples": [
          "What time is your meeting due to end?",
          "Her resignation ends months of speculation about her future.",
          "Our contract with those suppliers ended in April.",
          "end in sth The negotiations ended in failure after three days.",
          "end (sth) with sth I'd like to end my presentation with a little story..."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endurance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to keep doing something difficult, unpleasant, or painful for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Running a marathon is a test of human endurance.",
          "The pain was bad beyond endurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe sports or activities that demand the ability to make a lot of physical effort over a long period of time, or people or animals who do these:",
        "examples": [
          "endurance athlete Studies of elite sprinters reveal their leg muscles have more fast-twitch fibres, while marathon runners and other endurance athletes have more slow-twitch.",
          "endurance runner For endurance runners, performance is mainly a question of how efficiently the body can take in and burn oxygen.",
          "endurance sport In endurance sports, you can actually improve as you get older."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to continue doing something for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "He began visiting the gym to build up his strength and endurance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to suffer something difficult, unpleasant, or painful:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to endure a nine-hour delay at the airport.",
          "She's already had to endure three painful operations on her leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to exist for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "The political system established in 1400 endured until about 1650."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience and bear something difficult, painful, or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We had to endure a nine-hour delay at the airport."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suffer something difficult, unpleasant, or painful:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to endure a nine-hour delay at the airport.",
          "She's already had to endure three painful operations on her leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to exist for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "The political system established in 1400 endured until about 1650."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "endures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to suffer something difficult, unpleasant, or painful:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to endure a nine-hour delay at the airport.",
          "She's already had to endure three painful operations on her leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to exist for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "The political system established in 1400 endured until about 1650."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience and bear something difficult, painful, or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We had to endure a nine-hour delay at the airport."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enduring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "enduring appeal the enduring appeal of cartoons",
          "I shall be left with many enduring memories of the time I spent in India."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuing for a long time; lasting:",
        "examples": [
          "He believed in the enduring power of love."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that will last for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "enduring popularity/strength/success This game has an enduring popularity.",
          "enduring problems/difficulties"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is good enough to be popular or successful for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "an enduring brand/company Hoover™ is one of the most enduring brands of the twentieth century."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enema": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a treatment for cleaning the bowels by filling them with a liquid through the anus",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "enemies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who hates or opposes another person and tries to harm them or stop them from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "make an enemy He's made a few enemies in this company.",
          "Max stole Lee's girlfriend and they've been enemies ever since.",
          "political enemies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country, or the armed forces of a country, that is at war with another country:",
        "examples": [
          "The enemy had succeeded in stopping our supplies from getting through.",
          "an attack by enemy aircraft",
          "enemy forces/territory"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that harms something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Familiarity is the enemy of desire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who hates or opposes another person and tries to harm that person:",
        "examples": [
          "Some enemies are spreading nasty gossip about her.",
          "He views the press as the enemy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The enemy is a country or the armed forces or people of a country that is at war with your own country:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with espionage and aiding the enemy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enemy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who hates or opposes another person and tries to harm them or stop them from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "make an enemy He's made a few enemies in this company.",
          "Max stole Lee's girlfriend and they've been enemies ever since.",
          "political enemies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country, or the armed forces of a country, that is at war with another country:",
        "examples": [
          "The enemy had succeeded in stopping our supplies from getting through.",
          "an attack by enemy aircraft",
          "enemy forces/territory"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that harms something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Familiarity is the enemy of desire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who hates or opposes another person and tries to harm that person:",
        "examples": [
          "Some enemies are spreading nasty gossip about her.",
          "He views the press as the enemy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The enemy is a country or the armed forces or people of a country that is at war with your own country:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with espionage and aiding the enemy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "energetic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or involving a lot of energy:",
        "examples": [
          "an energetic young woman",
          "I tried aerobics but it was too energetic for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or having the physical property of energy, or involving energy being exchanged or released:",
        "examples": [
          "Cosmic rays are energetic particles that speed through space.",
          "It is believed that these particles form during supernova explosions and similar energetic events."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very active physically and mentally:",
        "examples": [
          "The president was an energetic campaigner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "energies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the total of all your power and ability to be mentally and physically active:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to channel all my energies into getting a better job.",
          "He turned his energies to building up his business.",
          "I would like to see the president focus his energies on reducing poverty.",
          "We spent our energies on investigating links with drug crime.",
          "They directed their energies to increasing the magazine's circulation numbers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "energized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel energetic or eager:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt very energized after my holiday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "energy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the power and ability to be physically and mentally active:",
        "examples": [
          "Since I started eating more healthily I've got so much more energy.",
          "have the energy I was going to go out this evening, but I just haven't got the energy.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I didn't even have the energy to get out of bed.",
          "approving Her writing is full of passion and energy (= enthusiasm)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total of all your power and ability to be mentally and physically active:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to channel all my energies into getting a better job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power from something such as electricity or oil that can do work, such as providing light and heat:",
        "examples": [
          "The energy generated by the windmill drives all the drainage pumps.",
          "energy conservation/efficiency The government needs to take action to promote energy conservation/efficiency.",
          "nuclear energy Fifty percent of people said they support nuclear energy as an alternative to fossil fuels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mood or feeling that a person or place creates, which gives you an impression of their character:",
        "examples": [
          "From the moment I met him I loved his energy.",
          "If I encounter people with bad energy, I don't let it affect me.",
          "I didn't go there because I didn't want any negative energy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power and ability to be physically and mentally active:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They spent a lot of time and energy on the grant proposal.",
          "[ U ] He wrote with a great burst of energy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your energies are the total amount of your physical and mental strength to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] All my energies were directed toward establishing an academic career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "power to do work that produces light, heat, or motion, or the fuel or electricity used for power:",
        "examples": [
          "Certain materials acquired the ability to carry an electric charge with no loss of energy.",
          "The cost of energy rose last month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power from something such as electricity or oil, which can do work, such as providing light and heat:",
        "examples": [
          "use/consume/waste energy 80% of the energy used to wash garments is needed to heat the water.",
          "save/conserve energy We aim to manage and conserve energy and water efficiently within all our premises.",
          "provide/produce/generate energy These power stations work 24 hours a day, providing energy to the nation.",
          "energy use/costs",
          "energy supply/production",
          "wind/wave/solar energy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enforce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make people obey a law, or to make a particular situation happen or be accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "It isn't always easy for the police to enforce speed limits.",
          "The new teacher had failed to enforce any sort of discipline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a law or rule to be obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to enforce the traffic laws."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make sure that people obey something such as a law or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "Regulations do not mean anything unless they are enforced.",
          "The bar had a lawsuit filed against it for not enforcing the smoking ban."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force somebody to do something, or to make sure that something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Ministers are preparing to enforce a minimum price for beer.",
          "Instead of making enforced redundancies, the company will offer employees other alternatives, such as early retirement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enforced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people obey a law, or to make a particular situation happen or be accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "It isn't always easy for the police to enforce speed limits.",
          "The new teacher had failed to enforce any sort of discipline."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enforcement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of making people obey a law or rule, or making a particular situation happen or be accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "Voters support the enforcement of immigration laws.",
          "When a holding penalty is called in American football, enforcement occurs by moving the ball backwards ten yards from the line of scrimmage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of making sure that people obey something such as a law or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "enforcement of sth Firms in member states where enforcement of regulations is weaker could have an unfair competitive advantage"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enforcer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes people obey a law or rule, or makes a particular situation happen or be accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "law enforcer Along the borders, law enforcers have been increasing their numbers.",
          "Criminal operations hire ruthless enforcers who will stop at nothing to ensure that payments are made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as ice hockey, a player who uses strength and aggression to gain an advantage over players on the other team:",
        "examples": [
          "He is one of the game's most merciless enforcers.",
          "The enforcers' unofficial role is to make sure that their team's star players don't get hurt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enforcers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes people obey a law or rule, or makes a particular situation happen or be accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "law enforcer Along the borders, law enforcers have been increasing their numbers.",
          "Criminal operations hire ruthless enforcers who will stop at nothing to ensure that payments are made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as ice hockey, a player who uses strength and aggression to gain an advantage over players on the other team:",
        "examples": [
          "He is one of the game's most merciless enforcers.",
          "The enforcers' unofficial role is to make sure that their team's star players don't get hurt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enforcing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people obey a law, or to make a particular situation happen or be accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "It isn't always easy for the police to enforce speed limits.",
          "The new teacher had failed to enforce any sort of discipline."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "engage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to employ someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I have engaged a secretary to deal with all my paperwork.",
          "engage the services of We're engaging the services of a professional administrator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to interest someone in something and keep them thinking about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The debate about food safety has engaged the whole nation.",
          "engage someone’s interest If a book doesn't engage my interest in the first few pages, I don't usually continue reading it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become involved, or have contact, with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She's an intelligent child but in class she doesn't really engage.",
          "engage with Just stay out of his way as much as possible, and don't engage with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make one part of a machine fit into and move together with another part of a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "engage (with) When the large gear wheel engages (with the smaller one), the mill stone will start to go round."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack or begin to fight someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Enemy planes engaged the troops as they advanced into the mountains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach someone, especially a class of children, or to keep someone busy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially of a writer, musician, artist, etc. interested in and taking part in politics",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to become interested or involved in an activity, or to attract someone’s interest:",
        "examples": [
          "He wrote about things that engaged him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fit one part of a machine into another so they move together, or cause something to fit into and move together:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The gears won’t engage.",
          "[ T ] You need to engage second gear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack or begin to fight an enemy in a military operation:",
        "examples": [
          "The marines engaged the enemy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange to employ someone; hire:",
        "examples": [
          "She decided to engage a personal assistant.",
          "Her family engaged a tutor to teach her French."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to employ someone:",
        "examples": [
          "engage sb (to do sth) They have engaged accountancy firm Ernst & Young to approach financial institutions for funding on their behalf.",
          "It would be prudent to engage the services of a lawyer to help with this matter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "engaged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having formally agreed to marry:",
        "examples": [
          "get engaged Debbie and Christa have just got engaged.",
          "engaged to She was engaged to some guy in the army.",
          "engaged to be married formal They're engaged to be married in June."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involved in something:",
        "examples": [
          "engaged in They've been engaged in a legal battle with the council for several months.",
          "engaged on/upon She's part of a team of scientists who are engaged on/upon cancer research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "busy doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "otherwise engaged I'd come to the meeting on Tuesday but I'm afraid I'm otherwise engaged (= doing something else)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a phone or public toilet is engaged, someone is already using it:",
        "examples": [
          "Every time I call her, she/the phone/the number is engaged.",
          "get the engaged tone UK I've been trying to call him all evening, but I keep getting the engaged tone.",
          "The sign on the toilet door said \"Engaged\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "publicly promising that you intend to marry someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They decided to get engaged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a telephone is engaged, someone is already using it:",
        "examples": [
          "Customers calling to book tickets found the line was constantly engaged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "busy doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The president is currently engaged but you can meet with his deputy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be working as something:",
        "examples": [
          "At that time she was engaged as an adviser to several government departments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be involved in something:",
        "examples": [
          "The broadcaster is engaged in a complex legal battle over a failed joint venture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "engagement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an agreement to marry someone:",
        "examples": [
          "announce your engagement They announced their engagement at the party on Saturday.",
          "engagement party They held a big engagement party for their daughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement to meet someone or do something at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "a dinner engagement",
          "previous/prior engagement I'm afraid I have a previous/prior engagement (= another arrangement already made)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of beginning to fight someone, or a period of time in a war",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being involved with something:",
        "examples": [
          "engagement with He was known for his engagement with the problems of the most difficult students.",
          "engagement in their lack of engagement in politics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of encouraging people to be interested in the work of an organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "public engagement This article outlines the council's communication and public engagement strategy.",
          "engagement officer The charity is currently recruiting for an experienced engagement officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of people looking at and reacting to particular information online, for example a particular company's social media posts:",
        "examples": [
          "Focus on content that builds engagement.",
          "Content such as videos and memes will improve your social media engagement.",
          "Interactive posts, whether they require the user to swipe, tap, click, key press, or comment, bring more engagement to a social media profile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement to do something or meet someone at a particular time and place:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a dinner engagement Thursday.",
          "The Dance Theatre of Harlem began a two-week engagement at the Kennedy Center.",
          "The governor has numerous speaking engagements (= arrangements to give formal speeches) next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of beginning to fight someone, or a period of time in a war:",
        "examples": [
          "a military engagement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of promising that you intend to marry, or the state of having decided to get married:",
        "examples": [
          "They announced their engagement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement to do something, or to be somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "a speaking/public engagement He is currently out of town on a speaking engagement.",
          "a prior/previous engagement I'm afraid she can't come; she has a previous engagement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of employing someone:",
        "examples": [
          "There were concerns about variability in the rates of pay and the terms of engagement of part-time tutors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that something, for example a price, can be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "Please contact us for a written offer without engagement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "engages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to employ someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I have engaged a secretary to deal with all my paperwork.",
          "engage the services of We're engaging the services of a professional administrator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to interest someone in something and keep them thinking about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The debate about food safety has engaged the whole nation.",
          "engage someone’s interest If a book doesn't engage my interest in the first few pages, I don't usually continue reading it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become involved, or have contact, with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She's an intelligent child but in class she doesn't really engage.",
          "engage with Just stay out of his way as much as possible, and don't engage with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make one part of a machine fit into and move together with another part of a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "engage (with) When the large gear wheel engages (with the smaller one), the mill stone will start to go round."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack or begin to fight someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Enemy planes engaged the troops as they advanced into the mountains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach someone, especially a class of children, or to keep someone busy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially of a writer, musician, artist, etc. interested in and taking part in politics",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to become interested or involved in an activity, or to attract someone’s interest:",
        "examples": [
          "He wrote about things that engaged him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fit one part of a machine into another so they move together, or cause something to fit into and move together:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The gears won’t engage.",
          "[ T ] You need to engage second gear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack or begin to fight an enemy in a military operation:",
        "examples": [
          "The marines engaged the enemy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange to employ someone; hire:",
        "examples": [
          "She decided to engage a personal assistant.",
          "Her family engaged a tutor to teach her French."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to employ someone:",
        "examples": [
          "engage sb (to do sth) They have engaged accountancy firm Ernst & Young to approach financial institutions for funding on their behalf.",
          "It would be prudent to engage the services of a lawyer to help with this matter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "engaging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pleasant, attractive, and charming:",
        "examples": [
          "an engaging smile/manner/person"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to please; attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "He has an engaging manner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "engender": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make people have a particular feeling or make a situation start to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Her latest book has engendered a lot of controversy.",
          "The vice-president's speech did not engender confidence in his judgment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to come into existence:",
        "examples": [
          "Your book has engendered much controversy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "engine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine that uses the energy from liquid fuel or steam to produce movement:",
        "examples": [
          "a jet engine",
          "a car engine",
          "My car's been having engine trouble recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a railway train that pulls it along",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that provides power, often economic power, for other things:",
        "examples": [
          "engine of economic growth For much of the 19th century Britain was the workshop of the world and the engine of economic growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that uses the energy from fuel or steam to produce movement:",
        "examples": [
          "The car has a four-cylinder engine.",
          "fig. The health-care industry has been an engine of growth.",
          "The plane was forced to land because of engine problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An engine (also (also locomotive)) is a separate part of a train that pulls the other parts of the train.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that uses energy to produce movement:",
        "examples": [
          "a jet engine",
          "a car/aircraft engine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes something happen, or that influences it strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "For much of the 19th century Britain was the workshop of the world and the engine of economic growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that performs a particular task:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a new payment engine that can handle online payments securely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "engineer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to design or build machines, engines, or electrical equipment, or things such as roads, railways, or bridges, using scientific principles:",
        "examples": [
          "a civil engineer",
          "a mechanical/structural engineer",
          "a software engineer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to repair or control machines, engines, or electrical equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer engineer",
          "The engineer is coming to repair our phone tomorrow morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a train driver",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange cleverly and often secretly for something to happen, especially something that is to your advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Left-wing groups engineered a coup against the military government.",
          "I'm trying to engineer a meeting between them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to design and build something using scientific principles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person specially trained to design and build machines, structures, and other things, including bridges, roads, vehicles, and buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "He is an engineer at a large electronics company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An engineer is also a person whose job is to drive railroad trains.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan, design, or build according to scientific principles:",
        "examples": [
          "The bridge is engineered to withstand an earthquake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan or do something in a skillful way:",
        "examples": [
          "The administration engineered a compromise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to design or build machines, engines or electrical equipment, or things such as roads, railways or bridges, using scientific principles:",
        "examples": [
          "This is high-quality technical consultancy performed by highly trained engineers.",
          "design/mining engineer James Dyson is arguably Britain's best-known design engineer of modern times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to repair or control machines, engines or electrical equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "a service/telephone/heating engineer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to design and build something using scientific principles:",
        "examples": [
          "If you tell us the size of the part that you need, we will engineer it to fit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to arrange for something to happen, usually something complicated or difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The more restrictive economic environment comes as part of China's effort to engineer a gradual slowdown of its economic boom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "engineered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "designed and built using scientific principles:",
        "examples": [
          "Commercial Intertech Corp. is a manufacturer of engineered products.",
          "This is a precision engineered component, manufactured to the highest standards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "engineering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the work of an engineer (= a person who designs or builds machines, engines, electrical systems, or large structures such as roads or bridges using scientific principles), or the study of this work:",
        "examples": [
          "The Eiffel Tower is a remarkable feat of engineering.",
          "Richard studied engineering at MIT.",
          "German/American engineering",
          "aeronautic/offshore engineering"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of using scientific principles to design and build machines, structures, and other things, including bridges, roads, vehicles, and buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "civil/electrical/mechanical engineering",
          "an engineering firm/degree"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work of an engineer, for example, designing or building machines, electrical equipment, roads, etc. using scientific principles:",
        "examples": [
          "She wants to encourage more women into engineering.",
          "engineering work/company/project"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something has been designed and built:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite some very clever engineering, the products failed to attract customers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "engineers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to design or build machines, engines, or electrical equipment, or things such as roads, railways, or bridges, using scientific principles:",
        "examples": [
          "a civil engineer",
          "a mechanical/structural engineer",
          "a software engineer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to repair or control machines, engines, or electrical equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer engineer",
          "The engineer is coming to repair our phone tomorrow morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a train driver",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange cleverly and often secretly for something to happen, especially something that is to your advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Left-wing groups engineered a coup against the military government.",
          "I'm trying to engineer a meeting between them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to design and build something using scientific principles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person specially trained to design and build machines, structures, and other things, including bridges, roads, vehicles, and buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "He is an engineer at a large electronics company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An engineer is also a person whose job is to drive railroad trains.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan, design, or build according to scientific principles:",
        "examples": [
          "The bridge is engineered to withstand an earthquake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan or do something in a skillful way:",
        "examples": [
          "The administration engineered a compromise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to design or build machines, engines or electrical equipment, or things such as roads, railways or bridges, using scientific principles:",
        "examples": [
          "This is high-quality technical consultancy performed by highly trained engineers.",
          "design/mining engineer James Dyson is arguably Britain's best-known design engineer of modern times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to repair or control machines, engines or electrical equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "a service/telephone/heating engineer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to design and build something using scientific principles:",
        "examples": [
          "If you tell us the size of the part that you need, we will engineer it to fit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to arrange for something to happen, usually something complicated or difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The more restrictive economic environment comes as part of China's effort to engineer a gradual slowdown of its economic boom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "engines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine that uses the energy from liquid fuel or steam to produce movement:",
        "examples": [
          "a jet engine",
          "a car engine",
          "My car's been having engine trouble recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a railway train that pulls it along",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that provides power, often economic power, for other things:",
        "examples": [
          "engine of economic growth For much of the 19th century Britain was the workshop of the world and the engine of economic growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that uses the energy from fuel or steam to produce movement:",
        "examples": [
          "The car has a four-cylinder engine.",
          "fig. The health-care industry has been an engine of growth.",
          "The plane was forced to land because of engine problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An engine (also (also locomotive)) is a separate part of a train that pulls the other parts of the train.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that uses energy to produce movement:",
        "examples": [
          "a jet engine",
          "a car/aircraft engine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes something happen, or that influences it strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "For much of the 19th century Britain was the workshop of the world and the engine of economic growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that performs a particular task:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a new payment engine that can handle online payments securely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "england": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country that is part of the United Kingdom",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "english": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the language that is spoken in the UK, the US, and in many other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "American/British English",
          "Do you speak English?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people of England",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or relating to the English language:",
        "examples": [
          "an English teacher",
          "an English translation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or from England:",
        "examples": [
          "English films/food/people",
          "English law",
          "Is she English?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the language of the United Kingdom and the United States, used also in many other parts of the world:",
        "examples": [
          "American/British/Canadian/Australian English"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "English is also a subject in school where you study the English language, literature, and writing.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "englishman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man from England",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "englishmen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man from England",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "engraved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut words, pictures, or patterns into the surface of metal, stone, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "engrave something on something The jeweller skilfully engraved the initials on the ring.",
          "be engraved with The bracelet was engraved with his name and date of birth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "engraving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of engraving",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture printed onto paper from a piece of wood or metal into which the design has been cut",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture or design printed on paper from a hard, usually metal, surface in which cuts have been made, or this process:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The museum owns many fine 18th-century engravings.",
          "[ U ] The book describes the art of engraving."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "engulfed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to surround and cover something or someone completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The flames rapidly engulfed the house.",
          "be engulfed by/in Northern areas of the country were engulfed by/in a snowstorm last night.",
          "The war is threatening to engulf the entire region."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enhance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something:",
        "examples": [
          "These scandals will not enhance the organization's reputation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The marinade enhances the flavor of the fish.",
          "The county took steps to enhance water quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve the quality, amount, or value of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The convention is an opportunity to enhance your business knowledge and polish your networking skills.",
          "He believes that organizational effectiveness is enhanced by fair and ethical management.",
          "High productivity lowers costs and enhances value."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enhanced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "better than before:",
        "examples": [
          "We continue to create new and enhanced versions of our products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "greater in value than before:",
        "examples": [
          "The measures to encourage investment include enhanced capital allowances."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enhancement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of improving the quality, amount, or strength of something:",
        "examples": [
          "memory enhancement",
          "Enhancements made to websites often result in increased page views."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change, or a process of change, that improves something or increases its value:",
        "examples": [
          "We have made many enhancements to the software that will strengthen system security.",
          "They plan to release a series of new products and product enhancements.",
          "performance/productivity enhancement The measures are intended to be incentives for performance enhancement.",
          "earnings/pension/revenue enhancement"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enhancements": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of improving the quality, amount, or strength of something:",
        "examples": [
          "memory enhancement",
          "Enhancements made to websites often result in increased page views."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change, or a process of change, that improves something or increases its value:",
        "examples": [
          "We have made many enhancements to the software that will strengthen system security.",
          "They plan to release a series of new products and product enhancements.",
          "performance/productivity enhancement The measures are intended to be incentives for performance enhancement.",
          "earnings/pension/revenue enhancement"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enhancing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "improving the quality, amount, or strength of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Petting dogs promotes the production of mood-enhancing hormones.",
          "Playing an instrument can be a life-enhancing skill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enigma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is mysterious and seems impossible to understand completely:",
        "examples": [
          "She is something of an enigma.",
          "The newspapers were full of stories about the enigma of the plane's disappearance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is mysterious and impossible to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "He is an enigma to most people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enjoy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get pleasure from something:",
        "examples": [
          "I really enjoyed that movie/book/concert/party/meal.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I want to travel because I enjoy meeting people and seeing new places."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get pleasure from the situation that you are in:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think Marie is enjoying herself very much at school.",
          "Come on, why aren't you dancing? Enjoy yourselves!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you say to someone when you have given that person something and you want them to enjoy it:",
        "examples": [
          "Here are your drinks. Enjoy!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something good or lucky:",
        "examples": [
          "Even though he's 86, he enjoys excellent health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel happy because of doing or experiencing something:",
        "examples": [
          "We enjoyed the scenery.",
          "I enjoyed your book very much.",
          "Enjoy your weekend.",
          "She liked her job because she enjoyed meeting people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To enjoy yourself is to feel happy because of a situation or an event in which you took part:",
        "examples": [
          "I really enjoyed myself last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the benefit of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The schools here enjoy strong community support.",
          "She enjoyed good health well into her 90s."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enjoyable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An enjoyable event or experience gives you pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "a very enjoyable game/movie",
          "Thank you for a most enjoyable evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel happy:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids had an enjoyable time at the movies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enjoyed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get pleasure from something:",
        "examples": [
          "I really enjoyed that movie/book/concert/party/meal.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I want to travel because I enjoy meeting people and seeing new places."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get pleasure from the situation that you are in:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think Marie is enjoying herself very much at school.",
          "Come on, why aren't you dancing? Enjoy yourselves!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you say to someone when you have given that person something and you want them to enjoy it:",
        "examples": [
          "Here are your drinks. Enjoy!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something good or lucky:",
        "examples": [
          "Even though he's 86, he enjoys excellent health."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enjoying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get pleasure from something:",
        "examples": [
          "I really enjoyed that movie/book/concert/party/meal.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I want to travel because I enjoy meeting people and seeing new places."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get pleasure from the situation that you are in:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think Marie is enjoying herself very much at school.",
          "Come on, why aren't you dancing? Enjoy yourselves!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you say to someone when you have given that person something and you want them to enjoy it:",
        "examples": [
          "Here are your drinks. Enjoy!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something good or lucky:",
        "examples": [
          "Even though he's 86, he enjoys excellent health."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enjoyment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of enjoying something:",
        "examples": [
          "enjoyment of Knowing the ending already didn't spoil my enjoyment of the movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of happiness or pleasure :",
        "examples": [
          "He gets a lot of enjoyment from listening to music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "benefit; use:",
        "examples": [
          "Public parks are for the enjoyment of all the people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enjoys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get pleasure from something:",
        "examples": [
          "I really enjoyed that movie/book/concert/party/meal.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I want to travel because I enjoy meeting people and seeing new places."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get pleasure from the situation that you are in:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think Marie is enjoying herself very much at school.",
          "Come on, why aren't you dancing? Enjoy yourselves!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you say to someone when you have given that person something and you want them to enjoy it:",
        "examples": [
          "Here are your drinks. Enjoy!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something good or lucky:",
        "examples": [
          "Even though he's 86, he enjoys excellent health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel happy because of doing or experiencing something:",
        "examples": [
          "We enjoyed the scenery.",
          "I enjoyed your book very much.",
          "Enjoy your weekend.",
          "She liked her job because she enjoyed meeting people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To enjoy yourself is to feel happy because of a situation or an event in which you took part:",
        "examples": [
          "I really enjoyed myself last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the benefit of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The schools here enjoy strong community support.",
          "She enjoyed good health well into her 90s."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enlarge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become bigger or to make something bigger:",
        "examples": [
          "They've enlarged the kitchen by building over part of the garden.",
          "an enlarged spleen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to print a bigger copy of a photograph or document",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become larger, or to cause something to become larger:",
        "examples": [
          "The city council voted to enlarge the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you enlarge a photograph, you print a bigger copy of it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become bigger, or to make something bigger:",
        "examples": [
          "The inclusion of customs receipts will enlarge the available pool of money.",
          "enlarged business/company/group Following the 2009 merger, the enlarged group shut down 60 branches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a bigger copy of a document or photograph:",
        "examples": [
          "The wireless keyboard has a button for enlarging text to make it easier to read at a distance.",
          "Click on the picture to enlarge it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enlarged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become bigger or to make something bigger:",
        "examples": [
          "They've enlarged the kitchen by building over part of the garden.",
          "an enlarged spleen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to print a bigger copy of a photograph or document",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "enlargement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being enlarged:",
        "examples": [
          "I am pleased to announce the enlargement of the History Department by three new teachers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something, especially a photograph, that has been enlarged:",
        "examples": [
          "I had an enlargement of my graduation photo done for my grandparents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of something becoming bigger, or being made bigger:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting discussed the planned enlargement of the company's processing capacity.",
          "EU/NATO enlargement Following EU enlargement, the two countries share many common interests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document or a photograph that has been made larger:",
        "examples": [
          "You can see the details more clearly in the enlargement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enlighten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to provide someone with information and understanding, or to explain the true facts about something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Should the function of children's television be to entertain or to enlighten?",
          "I don't understand this. Could you enlighten me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to understand something by explaining it or by bringing new information or facts to that person’s attention:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The show is meant to both enlighten and entertain.",
          "[ T ] We hope the pamphlet will enlighten voters about the issues."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enlightened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing understanding, acting in a positive way, and not following old-fashioned or false beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "The school has an enlightened policy of teaching boys to cook.",
          "These days she's much more enlightened in her views on education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "knowing the truth about existence:",
        "examples": [
          "Buddha was an enlightened being."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing understanding and wisdom in dealing with others:",
        "examples": [
          "This company is an enlightened and reasonable employer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Enlightened also means open to new ideas and facts based on reason and science rather than following old, false beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "Every enlightened person rejects racism in all its forms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enlightening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "giving you more information and understanding of something:",
        "examples": [
          "That was a very enlightening programme.",
          "enlightening about The instruction manual that came with my new computer wasn't very enlightening about how to operate it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enlightenment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of understanding something:",
        "examples": [
          "enlightenment on Can you give me any enlightenment on what happened?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Hinduism and Buddhism, the highest spiritual state that can be achieved",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period in the 18th century in Europe when many people began to emphasize the importance of science and reason, rather than religion and tradition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of understanding something:",
        "examples": [
          "Meditation helps me achieve enlightenment and serenity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The Enlightenment was the period in the 18th century in Europe when particular thinkers began to emphasize the importance of science and reason rather than religion and tradition.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "enlist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to join the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "enlist (in) They both enlisted (in the navy) a year before the war broke out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for and get help or support from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "We enlisted some people to help prepare the food.",
          "The organization has enlisted the support of many famous people in raising money to help homeless children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join (an organization, esp. the armed forces):",
        "examples": [
          "He enlisted in the air force."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An enlisted man/woman is a person in the armed forces who is not an officer.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone for help or support, or to ask for and obtain help and support:",
        "examples": [
          "The program enlists businesses in hiring inner city kids."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enlisted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An enlisted man/woman is a member of the armed forces who is not an officer.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "enlisting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "enlist (in) They both enlisted (in the navy) a year before the war broke out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for and get help or support from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "We enlisted some people to help prepare the food.",
          "The organization has enlisted the support of many famous people in raising money to help homeless children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enmity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of hate:",
        "examples": [
          "She denied any personal enmity towards him.",
          "Bitter historical enmities underlie the present violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong dislike or hate",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "enormity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very great size or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "enormity of Nobody fully understands the enormity and complexity of the task of reviving the country's economy.",
          "I don't think you realize the enormity of the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely evil act or the quality of being extremely evil",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "great size or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The enormity of the wilderness awed us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a terrible or immoral act, or how terrible or immoral something is:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Shock over the enormity of the crime has subsided.",
          "[ C ] Goya’s etchings depict in shocking detail the enormities of war."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enormous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely large:",
        "examples": [
          "an enormous car/house",
          "He earns an enormous salary.",
          "I was absolutely enormous when I was pregnant.",
          "You've been an enormous help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely large or great:",
        "examples": [
          "He ate an enormous helping of pasta.",
          "The wealthy will get enormous tax cuts under the proposal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enormously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely or very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She worked enormously hard on the project.",
          "The show was enormously popular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very or very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She was enormously rich."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enquire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "enraged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to become very angry:",
        "examples": [
          "Plans to build a new nightclub in the neighbourhood have enraged local residents.",
          "enraged at He was enraged at the article about him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enrich": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to improve the quality of something by adding something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Fertilizer helps to enrich the soil.",
          "My life was greatly enriched by knowing her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something or someone richer:",
        "examples": [
          "enrich yourself He claimed that the large stores were enriching themselves at the expense of their customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the level of a particular isotope (= one form of an atom) in an element in order to make it more powerful or make it explode more powerfully:",
        "examples": [
          "The country disclosed in 1984 that it could enrich uranium for nuclear weapons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve the quality of something by adding something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The heritage of Africa has greatly enriched American life.",
          "Uranium is enriched for use in nuclear reactors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To enrich is also to make richer:",
        "examples": [
          "The rock music of the 1960s enriched the big recording companies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enriched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve the quality of something by adding something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Fertilizer helps to enrich the soil.",
          "My life was greatly enriched by knowing her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something or someone richer:",
        "examples": [
          "enrich yourself He claimed that the large stores were enriching themselves at the expense of their customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the level of a particular isotope (= one form of an atom) in an element in order to make it more powerful or make it explode more powerfully:",
        "examples": [
          "The country disclosed in 1984 that it could enrich uranium for nuclear weapons."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enriching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve the quality of something by adding something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Fertilizer helps to enrich the soil.",
          "My life was greatly enriched by knowing her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something or someone richer:",
        "examples": [
          "enrich yourself He claimed that the large stores were enriching themselves at the expense of their customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the level of a particular isotope (= one form of an atom) in an element in order to make it more powerful or make it explode more powerfully:",
        "examples": [
          "The country disclosed in 1984 that it could enrich uranium for nuclear weapons."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enrichment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of improving the quality or power of something by adding something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The soil needs constant enrichment with organic matter.",
          "The children who do well on such tests are those whose parents read to them and take them on enrichment excursions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making someone richer, or of becoming richer:",
        "examples": [
          "personal enrichment There was never any suggestion that they were seeking personal enrichment.",
          "Their goal is not the good of the people, but their own enrichment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of increasing the level of a particular isotope (= one form of an atom) in an element in order to make it more powerful or make it explode more powerfully:",
        "examples": [
          "uranium enrichment He said that sanctions would not force his country to suspend uranium enrichment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enroll": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put yourself or someone else on an official list for an activity or for membership in a group, or to accept someone in such a list:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We have enrolled eighty children in this day-care program.",
          "[ I ] He enrolled at Penn State University.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She enrolled in English."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enrolled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "enrollment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ensemble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of things or people acting or taken together as a whole, especially a group of musicians who regularly play together:",
        "examples": [
          "The Mozart Ensemble is/are playing at Carnegie Hall tonight.",
          "whole ensemble She bought a dress and matching hat, gloves, and shoes - in fact the whole ensemble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who perform music together, or a collection of things intended to be used together:",
        "examples": [
          "a woodwind ensemble",
          "I admired her ensemble of coat, hat, and shoes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ensign": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flag on a ship that shows which country the ship belongs to",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest rank of officer in the British army or the US navy:",
        "examples": [
          "He has advanced from an ensign to a lieutenant junior grade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flag on a ship showing the country the ship belongs to",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a naval officer of the lowest rank",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "enslave": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to remain in a bad situation :",
        "examples": [
          "Women in this region were enslaved by poverty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a slave of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The early settlers enslaved or killed much of the native population."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control someone's actions, thoughts, emotions, or life completely:",
        "examples": [
          "We are increasingly enslaved by technology.",
          "Guilt enslaved her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control someone by keeping the person in a bad or difficult situation where the person is not free, or to make a slave (= person legally owned) of someone",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "enslaved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to remain in a bad situation :",
        "examples": [
          "Women in this region were enslaved by poverty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a slave of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The early settlers enslaved or killed much of the native population."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control someone's actions, thoughts, emotions, or life completely:",
        "examples": [
          "We are increasingly enslaved by technology.",
          "Guilt enslaved her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enslavement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a slave of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "At an early date, the Spanish government passed laws prohibiting enslavement of Indians.",
          "the organized enslavement of West African people"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of controlling someone's actions, thoughts, emotions, or life completely:",
        "examples": [
          "enslavement to They harbour a scepticism of global capitalism and what they view as enslavement to a foreign company.",
          "Her marriage was a kind of mental enslavement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of forcing someone to remain in a bad situation:",
        "examples": [
          "enslavement to The party’s enslavement to special interests is doing harm both to the party and to the nation.",
          "Our enslavement to fossil fuels and our emphasis on economy over environment are unnatural."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ensnare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to catch or get control of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Spiders ensnare flies and other insects in their webs.",
          "be ensnared in They wanted to make a formal complaint about their doctor, but ended up ensnared in the complexities of the legal system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ensues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to happen after something else, especially as a result of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The police officer said that he had placed the man under arrest and that a scuffle had ensued."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen after something else, esp. as a result of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Chaos ensued when 60 charter schools run by one company were all suddenly closed.",
          "After his outburst, a long silence ensued."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ensure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something certain to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline is taking steps to ensure safety on its aircraft.",
          "[ + (that) ] The role of the police is to ensure (that) the law is obeyed.",
          "ensure something for someone [ + two objects ] Their 2–0 victory today has ensured the Italian team a place in the Cup Final/ensured a place in the Cup Final for the Italian team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "insure",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ensured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something certain to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline is taking steps to ensure safety on its aircraft.",
          "[ + (that) ] The role of the police is to ensure (that) the law is obeyed.",
          "ensure something for someone [ + two objects ] Their 2–0 victory today has ensured the Italian team a place in the Cup Final/ensured a place in the Cup Final for the Italian team."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ensures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something certain to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline is taking steps to ensure safety on its aircraft.",
          "[ + (that) ] The role of the police is to ensure (that) the law is obeyed.",
          "ensure something for someone [ + two objects ] Their 2–0 victory today has ensured the Italian team a place in the Cup Final/ensured a place in the Cup Final for the Italian team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "insure",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ensuring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something certain to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline is taking steps to ensure safety on its aircraft.",
          "[ + (that) ] The role of the police is to ensure (that) the law is obeyed.",
          "ensure something for someone [ + two objects ] Their 2–0 victory today has ensured the Italian team a place in the Cup Final/ensured a place in the Cup Final for the Italian team."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something necessary, or to involve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Such a large investment inevitably entails some risk.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Repairing the roof will entail spending a lot of money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to involve or make something necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Any investment entails risk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a legal condition that property can only be passed to particular people, for example, only to an oldest son:",
        "examples": [
          "entail sth to sb Due to a restrictive clause in an ancestor's will, the property was entailed to male-line descendants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something necessary, or to involve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Such a large investment inevitably entails some risk.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Repairing the roof will entail spending a lot of money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to involve or make something necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Any investment entails risk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a legal condition that property can only be passed to particular people, for example, only to an oldest son:",
        "examples": [
          "entail sth to sb Due to a restrictive clause in an ancestor's will, the property was entailed to male-line descendants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entangled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to become caught in something such as a net or ropes:",
        "examples": [
          "be entangled in/with The dolphin had become entangled in/with the fishing nets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involved with something or someone in a way that makes it difficult to escape:",
        "examples": [
          "He went to the shop to buy bread, and got entangled with a carnival parade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trap something within something else from which it is difficult to escape:",
        "examples": [
          "A seal became entangled in the fishing net.",
          "fig. The movie explores the entangled (= mixed together in many ways) lives of the five characters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entanglement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation or relationship that you are involved in and that is difficult to escape from:",
        "examples": [
          "The book describes the complex emotional and sexual entanglements between the members of the group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fence made of wire with sharp points on it, intended to make it difficult for enemy soldiers to go across an area of land",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being wrapped and twisted together in a mass:",
        "examples": [
          "entanglements of cables and wires"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An entanglement is a situation or relationship that you are involved in and that is difficult to escape from:",
        "examples": [
          "a legal entanglement"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to come or go into a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "enter through/by The police entered (the building) through/by the side door.",
          "enter the bloodstream You will begin to feel sleepy as the drug enters the bloodstream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be included in a competition, race, or exam, or to arrange for someone else to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "be entered for/in Both men have been entered for/in the 100 metres in Paris next month.",
          "enter the race All three companies have entered the race to develop a new system.",
          "enter a competition Are you going to enter the photography competition?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information into a computer, book, or document:",
        "examples": [
          "enter a password You have to enter a password to access the database."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a particular type of statement officially:",
        "examples": [
          "enter a plea The prisoner entered a plea of not guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become a member of a particular organization, or to start working in a particular type of job:",
        "examples": [
          "enter politics/Parliament Ms Doughty entered politics/Parliament after a career in banking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "enter a stage The project is entering its final stages.",
          "The violence is now entering its third week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the key on a computer keyboard that is used to say that the words or numbers on the screen are correct, or to say that an instruction should be performed, or to move down a line on the screen:",
        "examples": [
          "Move the cursor to where it says \"New File\" and press enter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come or go into a place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The orchestra entered the hall.",
          "[ T ] He entered a shelter for the homeless.",
          "[ I ] Half of the museum’s visitors are children who enter for free."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To enter is also to be admitted to or become a member of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He entered the army at the age of 18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin or become involved in something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The president maintained we were about to enter a period of unprecedented economic growth.",
          "[ I ] She entered into an exclusive contract with an international sports shoe company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a record of something; list:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you enter your names in the guest book?",
          "Use this computer to enter the data.",
          "He was entered (= listed officially as taking part) in the shot put and discus events."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law To enter is to make something, such as a statement or a piece of evidence, a part of the official record:",
        "examples": [
          "He entered a plea of not guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin taking part in a particular market or area of business:",
        "examples": [
          "enter a market/business This ruling should make it easier for first-time buyers to enter the housing market (= to buy a property for the first time)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information into a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "At the prompt, please enter a valid email address.",
          "enter data/information (into sth) All information is entered into a database and analyzed for patterns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write information into an account book, a list, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "All customer payments must be entered into the accounts book at the time of purchase.",
          "Before the meeting, the number of hours requested from each department is entered onto the spreadsheet opposite each project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if people or goods enter a country or region, they arrive there:",
        "examples": [
          "Legitimate visa holders should be allowed to enter and leave the country, and to apply for a renewal of their visa while still in America.",
          "All cargo vessels entering the port are stopped and inspected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "enter an era/a phase/a cycle The company entered a new era today with its first pre-tax profit.",
          "Now is not the time to buy, just as we are entering a recession.",
          "The country's economy is entering its eighth year of uninterrupted growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start working in a particular type of job, or to become a member of a particular organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Now is a peak time for young people to enter the profession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially make an agreement or begin a discussion with another person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "enter a contract/agreement/partnership The two companies plan to enter a joint distribution agreement to distribute the products in their respective markets.",
          "enter discussions/talks with sb"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to take part in a competitive situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The rumoured interest of a US venture capitalist triggered speculation that a rival could enter the fray."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially state that you are guilty/not guilty of a crime in a court of law",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to be used for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "The A380 - the world's biggest passenger jet - entered service in 2006."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the set of moving parts that you press with your fingers on a computer when you have typed an instruction or want to start a new line:",
        "examples": [
          "Type in the data and then press enter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come or go into a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "enter through/by The police entered (the building) through/by the side door.",
          "enter the bloodstream You will begin to feel sleepy as the drug enters the bloodstream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be included in a competition, race, or exam, or to arrange for someone else to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "be entered for/in Both men have been entered for/in the 100 metres in Paris next month.",
          "enter the race All three companies have entered the race to develop a new system.",
          "enter a competition Are you going to enter the photography competition?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information into a computer, book, or document:",
        "examples": [
          "enter a password You have to enter a password to access the database."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a particular type of statement officially:",
        "examples": [
          "enter a plea The prisoner entered a plea of not guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become a member of a particular organization, or to start working in a particular type of job:",
        "examples": [
          "enter politics/Parliament Ms Doughty entered politics/Parliament after a career in banking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "enter a stage The project is entering its final stages.",
          "The violence is now entering its third week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come or go into a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "enter through/by The police entered (the building) through/by the side door.",
          "enter the bloodstream You will begin to feel sleepy as the drug enters the bloodstream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be included in a competition, race, or exam, or to arrange for someone else to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "be entered for/in Both men have been entered for/in the 100 metres in Paris next month.",
          "enter the race All three companies have entered the race to develop a new system.",
          "enter a competition Are you going to enter the photography competition?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information into a computer, book, or document:",
        "examples": [
          "enter a password You have to enter a password to access the database."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a particular type of statement officially:",
        "examples": [
          "enter a plea The prisoner entered a plea of not guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become a member of a particular organization, or to start working in a particular type of job:",
        "examples": [
          "enter politics/Parliament Ms Doughty entered politics/Parliament after a career in banking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "enter a stage The project is entering its final stages.",
          "The violence is now entering its third week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enterprise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organization, especially a business, or a difficult and important plan, especially one that will earn money:",
        "examples": [
          "commercial enterprise Don't forget this is a commercial enterprise - we're here to make money.",
          "private enterprise Those were the years of private enterprise (= businesses being run privately, rather than by the government), when lots of small businesses were started.",
          "Her latest enterprise (= plan) is to climb Mount Everest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "eagerness to do something new and clever, despite any risks:",
        "examples": [
          "enterprise in They've shown a lot of enterprise in setting up this project.",
          "We need someone with enterprise and imagination to design a marketing strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization, esp. a business, or a difficult and important plan, esp. one that will earn money:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] private enterprise",
          "[ C ] The road is bordered by shopping centers, restaurants, retail outlets, and other commercial enterprises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Enterprise is also the willingness and energy to do something new that takes a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They’ve showed a great deal of enterprise in setting up this project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization, a company, or a business:",
        "examples": [
          "a manufacturing/catering/farming enterprise",
          "a large/small/medium-sized enterprise",
          "a state/state-owned/multinational enterprise",
          "a domestic/local/foreign enterprise",
          "He was responsible for building the pizza company into a billion-dollar enterprise.",
          "They run a family enterprise in their local town.",
          "enterprise development/management The grants are intended to support local small enterprise development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business plan or project, especially one that is difficult or that may fail or lose money:",
        "examples": [
          "a business/commercial/economic enterprise What we always look for in a future business partner is a commitment to the business enterprise and its success.",
          "a successful/joint enterprise"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "business activity in general:",
        "examples": [
          "boost/encourage/promote enterprise The government unveiled a wide range of measures to boost business and enterprise yesterday.",
          "The enterprise and development committee supports innovation in business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality or activity of thinking of new ideas and activities in business and making them successful despite the risks involved:",
        "examples": [
          "The prime minister applauded the innovation of private entrepreneurs and said he would like to see similar enterprise in the public sector, too.",
          "The scheme rewards young people who show initiative and enterprise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enterprises": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organization, especially a business, or a difficult and important plan, especially one that will earn money:",
        "examples": [
          "commercial enterprise Don't forget this is a commercial enterprise - we're here to make money.",
          "private enterprise Those were the years of private enterprise (= businesses being run privately, rather than by the government), when lots of small businesses were started.",
          "Her latest enterprise (= plan) is to climb Mount Everest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "eagerness to do something new and clever, despite any risks:",
        "examples": [
          "enterprise in They've shown a lot of enterprise in setting up this project.",
          "We need someone with enterprise and imagination to design a marketing strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization, esp. a business, or a difficult and important plan, esp. one that will earn money:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] private enterprise",
          "[ C ] The road is bordered by shopping centers, restaurants, retail outlets, and other commercial enterprises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Enterprise is also the willingness and energy to do something new that takes a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They’ve showed a great deal of enterprise in setting up this project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization, a company, or a business:",
        "examples": [
          "a manufacturing/catering/farming enterprise",
          "a large/small/medium-sized enterprise",
          "a state/state-owned/multinational enterprise",
          "a domestic/local/foreign enterprise",
          "He was responsible for building the pizza company into a billion-dollar enterprise.",
          "They run a family enterprise in their local town.",
          "enterprise development/management The grants are intended to support local small enterprise development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business plan or project, especially one that is difficult or that may fail or lose money:",
        "examples": [
          "a business/commercial/economic enterprise What we always look for in a future business partner is a commitment to the business enterprise and its success.",
          "a successful/joint enterprise"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "business activity in general:",
        "examples": [
          "boost/encourage/promote enterprise The government unveiled a wide range of measures to boost business and enterprise yesterday.",
          "The enterprise and development committee supports innovation in business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality or activity of thinking of new ideas and activities in business and making them successful despite the risks involved:",
        "examples": [
          "The prime minister applauded the innovation of private entrepreneurs and said he would like to see similar enterprise in the public sector, too.",
          "The scheme rewards young people who show initiative and enterprise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to come or go into a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "enter through/by The police entered (the building) through/by the side door.",
          "enter the bloodstream You will begin to feel sleepy as the drug enters the bloodstream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be included in a competition, race, or exam, or to arrange for someone else to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "be entered for/in Both men have been entered for/in the 100 metres in Paris next month.",
          "enter the race All three companies have entered the race to develop a new system.",
          "enter a competition Are you going to enter the photography competition?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information into a computer, book, or document:",
        "examples": [
          "enter a password You have to enter a password to access the database."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a particular type of statement officially:",
        "examples": [
          "enter a plea The prisoner entered a plea of not guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become a member of a particular organization, or to start working in a particular type of job:",
        "examples": [
          "enter politics/Parliament Ms Doughty entered politics/Parliament after a career in banking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "enter a stage The project is entering its final stages.",
          "The violence is now entering its third week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the key on a computer keyboard that is used to say that the words or numbers on the screen are correct, or to say that an instruction should be performed, or to move down a line on the screen:",
        "examples": [
          "Move the cursor to where it says \"New File\" and press enter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come or go into a place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The orchestra entered the hall.",
          "[ T ] He entered a shelter for the homeless.",
          "[ I ] Half of the museum’s visitors are children who enter for free."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To enter is also to be admitted to or become a member of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He entered the army at the age of 18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin or become involved in something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The president maintained we were about to enter a period of unprecedented economic growth.",
          "[ I ] She entered into an exclusive contract with an international sports shoe company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a record of something; list:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you enter your names in the guest book?",
          "Use this computer to enter the data.",
          "He was entered (= listed officially as taking part) in the shot put and discus events."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law To enter is to make something, such as a statement or a piece of evidence, a part of the official record:",
        "examples": [
          "He entered a plea of not guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin taking part in a particular market or area of business:",
        "examples": [
          "enter a market/business This ruling should make it easier for first-time buyers to enter the housing market (= to buy a property for the first time)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information into a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "At the prompt, please enter a valid email address.",
          "enter data/information (into sth) All information is entered into a database and analyzed for patterns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write information into an account book, a list, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "All customer payments must be entered into the accounts book at the time of purchase.",
          "Before the meeting, the number of hours requested from each department is entered onto the spreadsheet opposite each project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if people or goods enter a country or region, they arrive there:",
        "examples": [
          "Legitimate visa holders should be allowed to enter and leave the country, and to apply for a renewal of their visa while still in America.",
          "All cargo vessels entering the port are stopped and inspected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "enter an era/a phase/a cycle The company entered a new era today with its first pre-tax profit.",
          "Now is not the time to buy, just as we are entering a recession.",
          "The country's economy is entering its eighth year of uninterrupted growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start working in a particular type of job, or to become a member of a particular organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Now is a peak time for young people to enter the profession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially make an agreement or begin a discussion with another person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "enter a contract/agreement/partnership The two companies plan to enter a joint distribution agreement to distribute the products in their respective markets.",
          "enter discussions/talks with sb"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to take part in a competitive situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The rumoured interest of a US venture capitalist triggered speculation that a rival could enter the fray."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially state that you are guilty/not guilty of a crime in a court of law",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to be used for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "The A380 - the world's biggest passenger jet - entered service in 2006."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the set of moving parts that you press with your fingers on a computer when you have typed an instruction or want to start a new line:",
        "examples": [
          "Type in the data and then press enter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entertain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to keep a group of people interested or enjoying themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "We hired a magician to entertain the children.",
          "Most children's television programmes aim to educate and entertain at the same time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invite someone to your home and give food and drink to them:",
        "examples": [
          "We entertain a lot of people, mainly business associates of my wife's.",
          "Now that I live on my own, I don't entertain much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold something in your mind or to be willing to consider or accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "The General refused to entertain the possibility of defeat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a person or a group of people interested or amused:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Children’s games and books seek to teach and entertain at the same time.",
          "[ T ] Kerry and Bill entertained listeners of their radio show with tales of their adventures on an ocean cruise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invite one or more people to your house and give food and drink to them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She was a good cook and liked to entertain her friends with new dishes.",
          "[ I ] We didn’t entertain much over the holidays this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold in your mind or to be willing to consider or accept:",
        "examples": [
          "He entertained some doubts about how truthful the government was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take customers or possible customers out to restaurants, bars, theatres, etc. as a way of encouraging them to do business with you:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees can use their expense accounts for entertaining a client."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entertained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a group of people interested or enjoying themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "We hired a magician to entertain the children.",
          "Most children's television programmes aim to educate and entertain at the same time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invite someone to your home and give food and drink to them:",
        "examples": [
          "We entertain a lot of people, mainly business associates of my wife's.",
          "Now that I live on my own, I don't entertain much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold something in your mind or to be willing to consider or accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "The General refused to entertain the possibility of defeat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entertainer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to entertain people by singing, telling jokes, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who sings, dances, tells jokes, etc., as a job",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "entertainers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to entertain people by singing, telling jokes, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who sings, dances, tells jokes, etc., as a job",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "entertaining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "funny and enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "an entertaining story/movie",
          "His books aren't particularly well-written, but they're always entertaining."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of inviting people to your home and giving them food and drink:",
        "examples": [
          "We do a lot of entertaining."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "amusing and enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "an entertaining movie"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entertainment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "shows, films, television, or other performances or activities that entertain people, or a performance of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "There's not much in the way of entertainment in this town - just the cinema and a couple of pubs.",
          "formal This season's entertainments include five new plays and several concerts of Chinese and Indian music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "public shows, performances, or other ways of enjoying yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] popular/family entertainments",
          "the entertainment industry",
          "[ U ] We’ve set a budget for household expenses, clothing, and entertainment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of taking customers or possible customers out to restaurants, bars, theatres, etc. as a way of encouraging them to do business with you:",
        "examples": [
          "Each manager has a fixed entertainment budget.",
          "The company is cutting back on money spent on corporate entertainment this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business of making films, television programmes, shows, etc. that entertain people:",
        "examples": [
          "the entertainment business/industry",
          "an entertainment company/group"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enthralling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "keeping someone's interest and attention completely:",
        "examples": [
          "I found your book absolutely enthralling!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enthusiasm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the good things about teaching young children is their enthusiasm.",
          "enthusiasm for After the accident he lost his enthusiasm for the sport.",
          "work up enthusiasm I just can't work up (= start to feel) any enthusiasm for the whole project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject or activity that interests you very much:",
        "examples": [
          "One of his greatest enthusiasms was yoga."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and a desire to be involved in it, or a subject that produces such a feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I find that I’m losing my enthusiasm for the game.",
          "[ C ] Parents need to share their enthusiasms with their children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enthusiast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very interested in and involved with a particular subject or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a keep-fit enthusiast",
          "a model-aircraft enthusiast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is very interested in and involved with a particular subject or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer-games enthusiast"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enthusiastic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "enthusiastic about You don't seem very enthusiastic about the party - don't you want to go tonight?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enthusiastically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "The crowd were waving flags and enthusiastically singing patriotic songs.",
          "When I suggested a walk, Elena nodded enthusiastically."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enthusiasts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very interested in and involved with a particular subject or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a keep-fit enthusiast",
          "a model-aircraft enthusiast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is very interested in and involved with a particular subject or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer-games enthusiast"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enticing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is enticing attracts you to it by offering you advantages or pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "an enticing smile",
          "an enticing job offer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "whole or complete, with nothing missing:",
        "examples": [
          "Between them they ate an entire cake.",
          "He'd spent the entire journey asleep.",
          "They got an entire set of silver cutlery as a wedding present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "whole or complete, with nothing lacking, or continuous, without interruption:",
        "examples": [
          "He read the entire book on the flight to Buenos Aires.",
          "Her entire family gathered for their annual reunion.",
          "I spent an entire month writing that report."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entirely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "I admit it was entirely my fault.",
          "The company is run almost entirely by middle-aged men."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entirety": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with all parts included:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never actually read the book in its entirety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something in its entirety means all of something from beginning to end:",
        "examples": [
          "I never read the contract in its entirety, just parts of it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with all parts included:",
        "examples": [
          "The shareholder value committee will explore selling the company in its entirety, instead of a piecemeal sale of assets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that exists apart from other things, having its own independent existence:",
        "examples": [
          "The museums work closely together, but are separate legal entities.",
          "He regarded the north of the country as a separate cultural entity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that exists apart from other things, having its own independent existence:",
        "examples": [
          "Although the two buildings are in separate locations, the museum they are part of is a single entity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization or a business that has its own separate legal and financial existence:",
        "examples": [
          "Nearly 90 entities, mainly private companies, mint gold in bars.",
          "a commercial/corporate entity",
          "a private/public entity",
          "a small/large entity",
          "an independent/separate/single entity"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entitled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling that you have the right to do or have what you want without having to work for it or deserve it, just because of who you are:",
        "examples": [
          "These kids are spoiled, entitled, self-absorbed, and apathetic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entitlement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you have a right to do or have, or the right to do or have something:",
        "examples": [
          "pension/holiday entitlements",
          "Managers have generous leave entitlement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling that you have the right to do or have what you want without having to work for it or deserve it, just because of who you are:",
        "examples": [
          "a classic case of male entitlement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something, often a benefit from the government, that you have the right to have:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Social Security and Medicare are popular entitlement programs in the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you have the right to do or have something:",
        "examples": [
          "Almost any job which a benefit recipient takes will have some effect upon his current entitlement to unemployment benefits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you have the right to do or have:",
        "examples": [
          "Employee discount is seen as an entitlement and not necessarily a benefit.",
          "holiday/pension entitlement If online recruiters can be believed, 60% of British workers are failing to take their full holiday entitlement.",
          "All income and cash entitlements will be paid promptly into your account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of financial help provided by the US government for members of a particular group:",
        "examples": [
          "He warned the administration would face massive budget deficits unless it reduced the soaring costs of Social Security and other entitlements.",
          "Means testing is a necessary part of all our entitlement programs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entitles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give someone the right to do or have something:",
        "examples": [
          "entitle someone to something Being unemployed entitles you to free medical treatment.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The employer is entitled to ask for references."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a title to a book, film, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Her latest novel, entitled \"The Forgotten Sex\", is out this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone the right to do or have something:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s entitled to his opinion even if you don’t agree with him.",
          "Being over 65 entitles you to a discount at the movies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a title to a book, movie, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Her latest novel, entitled \"The Forgotten Child,\" is arriving in bookstores this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone the right to do or have something:",
        "examples": [
          "entitle sb to (do) sth The chief executive will face protest at the AGM over his contract, which could entitle him to a £5m pay off.",
          "be entitled to (do) sth He was not entitled to receive any compensation.",
          "entitle sb to do sth If I have a registered trademark, does that automatically entitle me to use that mark as my domain name?",
          "be entitled to do sth He was not entitled to receive any compensation under his employment contract."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that exists apart from other things, having its own independent existence:",
        "examples": [
          "The museums work closely together, but are separate legal entities.",
          "He regarded the north of the country as a separate cultural entity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that exists apart from other things, having its own independent existence:",
        "examples": [
          "Although the two buildings are in separate locations, the museum they are part of is a single entity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization or a business that has its own separate legal and financial existence:",
        "examples": [
          "Nearly 90 entities, mainly private companies, mint gold in bars.",
          "a commercial/corporate entity",
          "a private/public entity",
          "a small/large entity",
          "an independent/separate/single entity"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entourage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the group of people who travel with and work for an important or famous person:",
        "examples": [
          "The star arrived in London with her usual entourage of dancers and backing singers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people who travel with and work for an important or famous person:",
        "examples": [
          "Her usual entourage includes musicians, backup singers, and technicians."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entrails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the intestines and other inside organs of an animal or person, when they are outside the body:",
        "examples": [
          "pig entrails",
          "figurative The sofa's entrails (= pieces of material from inside) were sticking out in places."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entrance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a door, gate, etc. by which you can enter a building or place:",
        "examples": [
          "There are two entrances - one at the front and one around the back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of coming onto a stage, by an actor or dancer:",
        "examples": [
          "make an entrance He makes a spectacular entrance in act two draped in a gold sheet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of a person coming into a room in an ordinary situation, although often because there is something noticeable about it:",
        "examples": [
          "I noticed her entrance because she slipped and fell in the doorway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to enter a place:",
        "examples": [
          "refuse entrance The management reserve the right to refuse entrance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone or something that entrances you is so beautiful or interesting that you cannot stop listening to or watching him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "He has entranced millions of people with his beautifully illustrated books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a door, gate, etc., by which you can enter a building or place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There are two entrances – one at the front and one at the back of the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Entrance is also the right to be admitted to a place or to an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Entrance to the museum is free on Sundays.",
          "[ U ] He took the entrance exam to law school yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold the complete interest and attention of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "We were entranced by mourners singing in glorious harmony, accompanied by guitar music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a company sells a product or service in a particular place or to a particular group of customers for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts say the investment could prove to be a shrewd entrance into a largely unexploited market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to enter a place:",
        "examples": [
          "allow/refuse (sb) entrance The management reserve the right to refuse entrance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entrances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a door, gate, etc. by which you can enter a building or place:",
        "examples": [
          "There are two entrances - one at the front and one around the back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of coming onto a stage, by an actor or dancer:",
        "examples": [
          "make an entrance He makes a spectacular entrance in act two draped in a gold sheet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of a person coming into a room in an ordinary situation, although often because there is something noticeable about it:",
        "examples": [
          "I noticed her entrance because she slipped and fell in the doorway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to enter a place:",
        "examples": [
          "refuse entrance The management reserve the right to refuse entrance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone or something that entrances you is so beautiful or interesting that you cannot stop listening to or watching him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "He has entranced millions of people with his beautifully illustrated books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a door, gate, etc., by which you can enter a building or place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There are two entrances – one at the front and one at the back of the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Entrance is also the right to be admitted to a place or to an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Entrance to the museum is free on Sundays.",
          "[ U ] He took the entrance exam to law school yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold the complete interest and attention of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "We were entranced by mourners singing in glorious harmony, accompanied by guitar music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a company sells a product or service in a particular place or to a particular group of customers for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts say the investment could prove to be a shrewd entrance into a largely unexploited market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to enter a place:",
        "examples": [
          "allow/refuse (sb) entrance The management reserve the right to refuse entrance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entrap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to do something that they would not usually do, by unfair methods:",
        "examples": [
          "I firmly believe my son has been entrapped by this cult."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deceive someone into doing something wrong so that the person will be caught",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "entrapment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of causing someone to do something they would not usually do by tricking them:",
        "examples": [
          "The police have been accused of using entrapment to bring charges against suspects."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entree": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the main dish of a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "They always served a soup course before the entrée.",
          "The menu features several appetizers, two dinner entrees and two desserts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at formal meals, a small dish served before the main dish:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a fantastic meal starting with a salad entrée.",
          "Our drinks arrived first, and our entrees came soon after.",
          "We each had different entrees and different mains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to join a group of people or enter a place:",
        "examples": [
          "entrée to The deal gave the company an entrée to the corporate market.",
          "entrée into He was looking for an entree into the lucrative American market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main dish of a meal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "entrepreneur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who starts their own business, especially when this involves seeing a new opportunity:",
        "examples": [
          "He was one of the entrepreneurs of the 80s who made their money in property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who attempts to make a profit by starting a company or by operating alone in the business world, esp. when it involves taking risks:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s an entrepreneur who made his money in computer software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes money by starting their own business, especially when this involves seeing a new opportunity and taking risks:",
        "examples": [
          "an internet/e-commerce/dotcom entrepreneur",
          "a property/retail/technology entrepreneur",
          "a wealthy/successful/talented entrepreneur"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entrepreneurial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to someone who starts their own business or is good at seeing new opportunities to make money:",
        "examples": [
          "entrepreneurial spirit She'll make money - she's got that entrepreneurial spirit.",
          "With more people self-employed, has our society become more entrepreneurial?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who makes money by starting their own business, especially when this involves seeing a new opportunity and taking risks:",
        "examples": [
          "Students use their entrepreneurial skills to present a business plan.",
          "The successful candidate will be an entrepreneurial, goal-oriented problem solver."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entrepreneurs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who starts their own business, especially when this involves seeing a new opportunity:",
        "examples": [
          "He was one of the entrepreneurs of the 80s who made their money in property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who attempts to make a profit by starting a company or by operating alone in the business world, esp. when it involves taking risks:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s an entrepreneur who made his money in computer software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes money by starting their own business, especially when this involves seeing a new opportunity and taking risks:",
        "examples": [
          "an internet/e-commerce/dotcom entrepreneur",
          "a property/retail/technology entrepreneur",
          "a wealthy/successful/talented entrepreneur"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of entering a place or joining a particular society or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "A flock of sheep blocked our entry to the farm.",
          "I can't go down that street - there's a \"No entry\" sign.",
          "The actress's entry into the world of politics surprised most people.",
          "She made her entry to the ceremony surrounded by a group of photographers.",
          "The burglars gained entry by a top window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a door, gate, etc. by which you enter a place:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll wait for you at the entry to the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate piece of information that is recorded in a book, computer, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They've updated a lot of the entries in the most recent edition of the encyclopedia.",
          "As his illness progressed, he made fewer entries in his diary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of work that you do in order to take part in a competition, or the act of taking part in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been a fantastic number of entries for this year's poetry competition.",
          "the winning entries",
          "Entry to the competition is restricted to those who have a ticket.",
          "Have you filled in your entry form yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or manner of entering a place or of entering into an organization or relationship with others:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] America’s entry into the war was delayed.",
          "[ U ] Entry to the basement is through a back stairway.",
          "[ U ] Police gained entry by breaking a window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is part of a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "There were five entries for best picture of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single written item in a list or collection of records:",
        "examples": [
          "an entry in a diary"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word listed in a dictionary and the information about it, or a subject in an encyclopedia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a company sells a product or service in a particular place or to a particular group of customers for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "entry into sth There are many benefits to be gained from the company's entry into the pharmacy market.",
          "With this takeover, the company gains entry into one of the most lucrative banking markets in the country.",
          "Among the benefits of the measures would be an increase in the flow of funds in and out of Japan, eased market entry for foreigners, more competition and reduced trading fees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone becomes a member of an organization, a group, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "entry into sth She is a free market economist who oversaw Poland's entry into the EU.",
          "Rather than long academic training, people are choosing short vocational courses or direct entry to the labour market.",
          "conditions for/terms of entry",
          "entry requirement/qualification The normal minimum entry requirements for the course are three A levels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or other piece of information that is included in the accounts of a business or in a computer file:",
        "examples": [
          "diary/blog/journal entry",
          "individual accounting entries",
          "Investigators have cross-referenced paper orders with computer entries made by the broker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting information into a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "She works in an office doing mailings and data entry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people or goods arrive in a country or region, or their right to arrive there:",
        "examples": [
          "entry into sth The authorities are still trying to determine whether the vessel's entry into the disputed area was intentional or unintentional.",
          "allow/deny/refuse (sb) entry The restrictions were eased to allow entry into the United States for animals under 30 months of age.",
          "These people will be given legal right of entry to the UK next year as part of EU enlargement.",
          "an entry visa"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entrust": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a thing or a duty for which they are responsible:",
        "examples": [
          "entrust something to someone He didn't look like the sort of man you should entrust your luggage to.",
          "be entrusted with Two senior officials have been entrusted with organizing the auction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone responsible for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "We entrusted our dog to a neighbor when we went away on a trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a thing or duty for which they are responsible:",
        "examples": [
          "entrust sb with sth Many people had entrusted the company with money they intended to use in retirement.",
          "entrust sth to sb He entrusted the arrangement of a mortgage to a local firm of financial advisers.",
          "entrust sb to do sth We entrust a board of Edinburgh's leading businessmen to run the affairs of the organization."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entrusted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a thing or a duty for which they are responsible:",
        "examples": [
          "entrust something to someone He didn't look like the sort of man you should entrust your luggage to.",
          "be entrusted with Two senior officials have been entrusted with organizing the auction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entrusting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a thing or a duty for which they are responsible:",
        "examples": [
          "entrust something to someone He didn't look like the sort of man you should entrust your luggage to.",
          "be entrusted with Two senior officials have been entrusted with organizing the auction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of entering a place or joining a particular society or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "A flock of sheep blocked our entry to the farm.",
          "I can't go down that street - there's a \"No entry\" sign.",
          "The actress's entry into the world of politics surprised most people.",
          "She made her entry to the ceremony surrounded by a group of photographers.",
          "The burglars gained entry by a top window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a door, gate, etc. by which you enter a place:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll wait for you at the entry to the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate piece of information that is recorded in a book, computer, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They've updated a lot of the entries in the most recent edition of the encyclopedia.",
          "As his illness progressed, he made fewer entries in his diary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of work that you do in order to take part in a competition, or the act of taking part in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been a fantastic number of entries for this year's poetry competition.",
          "the winning entries",
          "Entry to the competition is restricted to those who have a ticket.",
          "Have you filled in your entry form yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or manner of entering a place or of entering into an organization or relationship with others:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] America’s entry into the war was delayed.",
          "[ U ] Entry to the basement is through a back stairway.",
          "[ U ] Police gained entry by breaking a window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is part of a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "There were five entries for best picture of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single written item in a list or collection of records:",
        "examples": [
          "an entry in a diary"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word listed in a dictionary and the information about it, or a subject in an encyclopedia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a company sells a product or service in a particular place or to a particular group of customers for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "entry into sth There are many benefits to be gained from the company's entry into the pharmacy market.",
          "With this takeover, the company gains entry into one of the most lucrative banking markets in the country.",
          "Among the benefits of the measures would be an increase in the flow of funds in and out of Japan, eased market entry for foreigners, more competition and reduced trading fees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone becomes a member of an organization, a group, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "entry into sth She is a free market economist who oversaw Poland's entry into the EU.",
          "Rather than long academic training, people are choosing short vocational courses or direct entry to the labour market.",
          "conditions for/terms of entry",
          "entry requirement/qualification The normal minimum entry requirements for the course are three A levels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or other piece of information that is included in the accounts of a business or in a computer file:",
        "examples": [
          "diary/blog/journal entry",
          "individual accounting entries",
          "Investigators have cross-referenced paper orders with computer entries made by the broker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting information into a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "She works in an office doing mailings and data entry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people or goods arrive in a country or region, or their right to arrive there:",
        "examples": [
          "entry into sth The authorities are still trying to determine whether the vessel's entry into the disputed area was intentional or unintentional.",
          "allow/deny/refuse (sb) entry The restrictions were eased to allow entry into the United States for animals under 30 months of age.",
          "These people will be given legal right of entry to the UK next year as part of EU enlargement.",
          "an entry visa"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "entryway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way into a place; an entrance:",
        "examples": [
          "The doors were an entryway to a basement area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an inside area through which you enter a building or that leads to other rooms within a building:",
        "examples": [
          "They stood in the home's entryway with its tall ceilings and dramatic arched windows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way to get into something or start to be involved in something:",
        "examples": [
          "entryway into Trojan horses can create an entryway into your computer for malevolent users.",
          "The typewriter changed business processes and provided an entryway for women into the male-dominated workplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an enclosed area through which you enter a building or a set of rooms within a building",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "enunciate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pronounce words or parts of words clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn't enunciate (his words) very clearly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express and explain a plan or principle clearly or formally:",
        "examples": [
          "In the speech, the leader enunciated his party's proposals for tax reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state something clearly and often officially:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The administration enunciated a new policy on security issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To enunciate is also to pronounce words:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He enunciated his words carefully."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enunciating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pronounce words or parts of words clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn't enunciate (his words) very clearly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express and explain a plan or principle clearly or formally:",
        "examples": [
          "In the speech, the leader enunciated his party's proposals for tax reform."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "envelope": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat, usually square or rectangular, paper container for a letter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually rectangular paper container for a letter:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t forget to put a stamp on the envelope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, usually square or rectangular, paper container for a letter:",
        "examples": [
          "a brown/manila envelope",
          "a sealed envelope"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, usually square or rectangular, plastic container used for keeping papers in:",
        "examples": [
          "The papers were handed to me in a transparent plastic envelope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go further than the usual limits by doing something new, dangerous, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We're really pushing the envelope on this technology; a lot of other companies are just playing catch-up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "envelopes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat, usually square or rectangular, paper container for a letter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually rectangular paper container for a letter:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t forget to put a stamp on the envelope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, usually square or rectangular, paper container for a letter:",
        "examples": [
          "a brown/manila envelope",
          "a sealed envelope"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, usually square or rectangular, plastic container used for keeping papers in:",
        "examples": [
          "The papers were handed to me in a transparent plastic envelope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go further than the usual limits by doing something new, dangerous, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We're really pushing the envelope on this technology; a lot of other companies are just playing catch-up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enviable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone is in an enviable situation, you wish you were also in that situation:",
        "examples": [
          "enviable position She's in the enviable position of being able to choose who she works for."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a quality or advantage) causing you to wish that you also possessed it; desirable:",
        "examples": [
          "She has an enviable ability to work under pressure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "envied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wish that you had something that another person has:",
        "examples": [
          "I envy her ability to talk to people she's never met before.",
          "[ + two objects ] I don't envy you the job of cooking for all those people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "envious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wishing you had what another person has:",
        "examples": [
          "envious of I'm very envious of your new coat - it's beautiful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wanting something another person has:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m envious of people that have those big boats."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "environment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live:",
        "examples": [
          "Certain chemicals have been banned because of their damaging effect on the environment.",
          "We're not doing enough to protect the environment from pollution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the conditions that you live or work in and the way that they influence how you feel or how effectively you can work:",
        "examples": [
          "working environment The office is quite bright and airy - it's a pleasant working environment.",
          "home environment As a parent you try to create a stable home environment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re trying to protect the environment from pollution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the conditions that you live or work in and the way that they influence how you feel or how effectively you can work:",
        "examples": [
          "a good business environment",
          "For preschoolers, the most stimulating environments are bright, airy, and offer daily outdoor activities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live:",
        "examples": [
          "conserve/preserve/protect the environment He tries to do what he can to preserve the environment by recycling, avoiding plastic foam products, and conserving water.",
          "care/concern about the environment Headlines are dominated by concern about the environment and global warming.",
          "damage/destroy/harm the environment Renewable energy is often more expensive than traditional power generated by fossil fuels, which damage the environment.",
          "clean up/improve the environment",
          "a risk/threat to the environment",
          "The use of biodiesel is being encouraged by governments around the world, as a way of reducing emissions which are harmful to the environment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the conditions that people live, work, or spend time in and the way that they influence how they feel, behave, or work:",
        "examples": [
          "business/commercial/retail environment In a fast-paced, changing business environment, making sure employees have the right guidance can be critical.",
          "office/workplace environment After working freelance for some time, I wasn't sure whether I would fit well in an office environment.",
          "a learning/working environment",
          "a friendly/pleasant environment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system in which a computer or computer program operates:",
        "examples": [
          "The company develops large-scale, fully-integrated, multimedia software environments for telephone company networks and cable TV systems."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "environmental": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "environmental issue People are becoming far more aware of environmental issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the environment in which people, animals, and plants live:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re here to discuss environmental issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "Environmental laws are forcing American automakers to take electric alternatives to gas engines seriously.",
          "environmental damage/harm/pollution The environmental damage from the oil spill took at least two years to repair.",
          "environmental challenges/concerns/issues",
          "environmental effect/impact He's concerned about the environmental effects of genetically modified foods.",
          "environmental science/technology",
          "A cargo ship carrying toxic waste dumped its load, creating an environmental disaster that resulted in the deaths of 10 people.",
          "The oil giant has already spent some $3 billion on environmental cleanup.",
          "Businesses have a major role in environmental protection."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "environmentalist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is interested in or studies the environment and who tries to protect it from being damaged by human activities",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a specially strong interest in or knowledge of the natural environment, and who wants to preserve it and prevent damage to it:",
        "examples": [
          "Environmentalists are working to improve the quality of our lakes and rivers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who studies the environment or believes that it must be protected from damage by human activities:",
        "examples": [
          "Environmentalists would like to see even more ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.",
          "an environmentalist group/movement"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "environmentally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "environmentally damaging chemicals",
          "industries that work in an environmentally responsible way",
          "environmentally sensitive areas"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "environments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live:",
        "examples": [
          "Certain chemicals have been banned because of their damaging effect on the environment.",
          "We're not doing enough to protect the environment from pollution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the conditions that you live or work in and the way that they influence how you feel or how effectively you can work:",
        "examples": [
          "working environment The office is quite bright and airy - it's a pleasant working environment.",
          "home environment As a parent you try to create a stable home environment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re trying to protect the environment from pollution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the conditions that you live or work in and the way that they influence how you feel or how effectively you can work:",
        "examples": [
          "a good business environment",
          "For preschoolers, the most stimulating environments are bright, airy, and offer daily outdoor activities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live:",
        "examples": [
          "conserve/preserve/protect the environment He tries to do what he can to preserve the environment by recycling, avoiding plastic foam products, and conserving water.",
          "care/concern about the environment Headlines are dominated by concern about the environment and global warming.",
          "damage/destroy/harm the environment Renewable energy is often more expensive than traditional power generated by fossil fuels, which damage the environment.",
          "clean up/improve the environment",
          "a risk/threat to the environment",
          "The use of biodiesel is being encouraged by governments around the world, as a way of reducing emissions which are harmful to the environment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the conditions that people live, work, or spend time in and the way that they influence how they feel, behave, or work:",
        "examples": [
          "business/commercial/retail environment In a fast-paced, changing business environment, making sure employees have the right guidance can be critical.",
          "office/workplace environment After working freelance for some time, I wasn't sure whether I would fit well in an office environment.",
          "a learning/working environment",
          "a friendly/pleasant environment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system in which a computer or computer program operates:",
        "examples": [
          "The company develops large-scale, fully-integrated, multimedia software environments for telephone company networks and cable TV systems."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "envision": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to imagine or expect something to happen, appear, etc. in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "We envision a park with trails and a boating lake.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] No one had ever envisioned attempting such a total transformation.",
          "She envisions the museum displaying religious art and historical artefacts.",
          "[ + that ] I always envisioned that I would return home at some point."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine or expect that something is a likely or desirable possibility in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "He envisioned a partnership between business and government.",
          "The company envisions adding at least five stores next year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "envisioned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to imagine or expect something to happen, appear, etc. in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "We envision a park with trails and a boating lake.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] No one had ever envisioned attempting such a total transformation.",
          "She envisions the museum displaying religious art and historical artefacts.",
          "[ + that ] I always envisioned that I would return home at some point."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine or expect that something is a likely or desirable possibility in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "He envisioned a partnership between business and government.",
          "The company envisions adding at least five stores next year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "envoy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is sent as a representative from one government or organization to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a United Nations special envoy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is sent as a representative from one government or organization to another",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "envy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to wish that you had something that another person has:",
        "examples": [
          "I envy her ability to talk to people she's never met before.",
          "[ + two objects ] I don't envy you the job of cooking for all those people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling that you wish you had something that someone else has:",
        "examples": [
          "I watched with envy as she set off for the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be liked and wanted by a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Her hair is the envy of the office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after another noun to say that you wish you had a particular thing that another person has:",
        "examples": [
          "She looks so cute with short hair, now I have hair envy.",
          "My husband had the gnocchi as his main course and it gave me some serious food envy.",
          "Prepare yourself for major phone envy when you see this new device.",
          "Watching the programme, I was too busy having kitchen envy to follow the recipes.",
          "These shows tap into the phenomenon of high-end property envy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wish that you had a quality or possession that another person has:",
        "examples": [
          "I envy people so much who feel carefree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling that you wish you had something that someone else has:",
        "examples": [
          "His new car is the envy of (= liked and wanted by) all his friends."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "enzyme": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of a group of chemical substances that are produced by living cells and cause particular chemical reactions to happen while not being changed themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "An enzyme in the saliva of the mouth starts the process of breaking down the food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of a group of chemical substances that are produced by living cells and which cause particular chemical reactions to happen",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of time that is so long that it cannot be measured:",
        "examples": [
          "Across the eons, religion has provided structure in human lives.",
          "informal I've been waiting eons for my new computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time of one thousand million years:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists guessed that this might be a volcanic rock that had remained unaltered for eons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the longest period of time in which the history of the earth is measured, which can be divided into eras:",
        "examples": [
          "The first eon was the Hadean, starting with the formation of the Earth and lasting over 600 million years until the Archean eon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "epa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the Environmental Protection Agency: a government organization in the US that protects human health and the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "The EPA wants to work with companies to do what it can to continue to improve the condition of the Great Lakes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "epic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a film, poem, or book that is long and contains a lot of action, usually dealing with a historical subject:",
        "examples": [
          "It's one of those old Hollywood epics with a cast of thousands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the style of an epic:",
        "examples": [
          "epic film an epic film about the Roman Empire"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe events that happen over a long period and involve a lot of action and difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "epic journey James has walked 1,000 miles in an epic journey across Africa.",
          "epic struggle It's been an epic struggle to keep social services going throughout the recession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely large:",
        "examples": [
          "epic proportion The problem of inflation has reached epic proportions.",
          "epic fail His first year in office has been an epic fail.",
          "Many people thought the decision was an epic blunder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "The Hulk roller coaster ride was epic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book or movie that is long and contains a lot of action, usually about a subject from the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An epic is also a long poem about events in the past, often involving gods or kings and queens:",
        "examples": [
          "The Iliad is the most famous Greek epic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening over a long period and including a lot of difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "an epic struggle to achieve equality for African Americans"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "epicenter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the point on the earth's surface directly above an earthquake or atomic explosion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the point on the earth's surface directly above the origin of an earthquake:",
        "examples": [
          "The Great Nicobar islands lie at the closest point to the epicenter of the earthquake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An epicenter is also the place that has the highest level of an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The U.S. cannot simply assume that it will remain the epicenter of scientific research and technological innovation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "epidemic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the appearance of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "a flu epidemic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular problem that seriously affects many people at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "a crime/unemployment epidemic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening a lot and affecting many people:",
        "examples": [
          "epidemic proportion Poverty in this country has reached epidemic proportions .",
          "Crime and poverty are epidemic in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the appearance of a particular disease in a very large number of people during the same period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a flu epidemic"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "epidural": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an anaesthetic (= a substance that stops you feeling pain) that is put into the nerves in a person's lower back with a special needle:",
        "examples": [
          "They gave my wife an epidural when she was giving birth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "epilepsy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a condition of the brain that causes a person to become unconscious for short periods or to move in a violent and uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "suffer from/have epilepsy She can't drive because she suffers from/has epilepsy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disease of the brain that may cause a person to become unconscious and fall, and to lose control of his or her movements for a short time",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "epileptic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suffering from or caused by epilepsy:",
        "examples": [
          "an epileptic fit",
          "Her aunt is epileptic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has epilepsy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "epinephrine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hormone that is made naturally in the body and may be given as a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "Epinephrine is used medicinally to treat asthma."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "epiphany": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a moment when you suddenly feel that you understand, or suddenly become conscious of, something that is very important to you",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful religious experience",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Christian holy day in January (traditionally 6 January in Western Christianity) that celebrates the revelation of the baby Jesus to the world",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "episode": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a single event or group of related events:",
        "examples": [
          "This latest episode in the fraud scandal has shocked a lot of people.",
          "The drugs, the divorce, and the depression - it's an episode in his life that he wants to forget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden short period in which someone suffers the effects of a physical or mental illness:",
        "examples": [
          "I had an episode of severe chest pain.",
          "The fainting episode was caused by heat.",
          "He still has therapy for his PTSD and not long ago, he had an episode."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the single parts into which a story is divided, especially when it is broadcast on the television or radio",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single event or group of related events:",
        "examples": [
          "That was an episode in my life that I’d like to forget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An episode is a series of actions or events that take place at one time in a work of literature.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An episode is also one of the parts of a television or radio program that is given as a series over a period of time.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "episodes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a single event or group of related events:",
        "examples": [
          "This latest episode in the fraud scandal has shocked a lot of people.",
          "The drugs, the divorce, and the depression - it's an episode in his life that he wants to forget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden short period in which someone suffers the effects of a physical or mental illness:",
        "examples": [
          "I had an episode of severe chest pain.",
          "The fainting episode was caused by heat.",
          "He still has therapy for his PTSD and not long ago, he had an episode."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the single parts into which a story is divided, especially when it is broadcast on the television or radio",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single event or group of related events:",
        "examples": [
          "That was an episode in my life that I’d like to forget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An episode is a series of actions or events that take place at one time in a work of literature.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An episode is also one of the parts of a television or radio program that is given as a series over a period of time.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "epistolary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving or consisting of letter writing:",
        "examples": [
          "She wrote an epistolary novel.",
          "They had an epistolary relationship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or relating to one of the letters written to the early Christians by the apostles (= the first men who believed in Jesus Christ):",
        "examples": [
          "the epistolary part of the New Testament",
          "This paper examines the epistolary forms of 1 Corinthians."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "epitaph": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of writing or a poem about a dead person, especially one written on their gravestone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of writing or a poem about a dead person, esp. one written on a tombstone (= the stone over the place where someone is buried)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "equal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the same in amount, number, or size:",
        "examples": [
          "equal to One litre is equal to 1.76 imperial pints.",
          "equal in One box may look bigger than the other, but in fact they are roughly (= almost) equal in volume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the same in importance and deserving the same treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "All people are equal, deserving the same rights as each other.",
          "equal pay/status They've got a long way to go before they achieve equal pay/status for men and women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skilled or brave enough for a difficult duty or piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "prove equal to It's a challenging job but I'm sure you'll prove equal to it.",
          "equal to the task Do you think he's equal to the task ahead of him?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that has the same importance as someone or something else and deserves the same treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "The good thing about her as a boss is that she treats us all as equals.",
          "Throughout her marriage she never considered her husband as her intellectual equal.",
          "have no equal As an all-round athlete he has no equal (= no-one else is as good)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the same in value or amount as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "16 ounces equals one pound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve the same standard or level as someone else, or the same standard or level as you did before:",
        "examples": [
          "We raised over $500 for charity last year and we're hoping to equal that this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to result in something:",
        "examples": [
          "He disputed the idea that more money equals better education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the same in amount, number, or size:",
        "examples": [
          "One quart is equal to four cups.",
          "Divide the class into equal groups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the same in importance and (of people) deserving the same treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "equal rights",
          "We want a society that promotes equal opportunity for all of its citizens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is the same in amount, size, or importance as another person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "In this country, we’re all equals with the same rights.",
          "As an all-around athlete he has no equal (= no one else is as good)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the same in amount, number, size, or importance as another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] 10 + 10 = 20",
          "[ T ] We hope to equal the amount of money we raised last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the same in price, number, size, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The values of cross-border and internal sales were about equal over the year.",
          "an equal amount/number/share Instead of an equal share, we got only one-fifth of the profits.",
          "equal to sth She received a bonus of $15,065, equal to 40% of her salary.",
          "equal in number/value/size Sakhalin is an island north of Japan, with oil and gas reserves equal in size to those remaining in the North Sea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "treating everyone in the same way or allowing everyone to have the same opportunities:",
        "examples": [
          "Relationships within an organization are never equal.",
          "Congress should focus its efforts on providing equal access to good quality education and job skills.",
          "on an equal basis/footing/on equal terms By law, job applications from disabled people should be treated on an equal basis to those from non-disabled candidates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if the situation remains the same as it is now, or continues as expected:",
        "examples": [
          "All things being equal, the market should have recovered by the end of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the ability, experience, or skill that is necessary to do something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not sure he's equal to the demands of such a high-pressure job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the same in price, number, size, etc:",
        "examples": [
          "Pre-tax profits are likely to equal last year's despite a £41 million share buy-back programme.",
          "Casinos currently pay tax equaling 20% of their gross revenue.",
          "equal the cost/number/amount of sth If every household used energy-saving bulbs, the reduction in greenhouse-gas emissions would equal the amount produced by almost 800,000 cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if one thing equals another thing, it results in that thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Experience has shown us that more accountability equals better performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something who is as important, successful, etc. as someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "be the equal of sb/be sb's equal The EU increasingly sees itself as the equal of the US.",
          "On a professional and personal level the two men were equals.",
          "treat/accept/see sb as an equal Even though I was only a trainee, I was treated as an equal by the other staff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "equality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the right of different groups of people to have a similar social position and receive the same treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "equality between the sexes",
          "racial equality",
          "the government department responsible for equalities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right of different groups of people to receive the same treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "racial equality"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which men and women, people of different races, religions, etc. are all treated fairly and have the same opportunities:",
        "examples": [
          "She works as an adviser on equality and diversity at the Institute of Personnel and Development.",
          "We want to see equality and justice in the workplace.",
          "promote/campaign for/fight for equality The 2005 law was intended to promote equality for all Californians, regardless of sexual orientation.",
          "gender/racial/social equality",
          "equality of rights/treatment/access",
          "equality for sb The Iowa Constitution has lived up to its promises of equality for everyone.",
          "equality between sb and sb The principle of equality between foreign and domestic investors needs to be adhered to more closely.",
          "equality policies/laws/legislation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "equalize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make things or people equal:",
        "examples": [
          "They are putting pressure on the government to equalize state pension ages between men and women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get the point in a game or competition that makes your score the same as that of the other team or player:",
        "examples": [
          "Spain managed to equalize in the last minute of the game.",
          "Liverpool equalised in the 18th minute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make laws or treatment the same for all people or companies in a group or place:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest proposals would implement appropriate measures to equalize the conditions of global trade.",
          "equalize taxes/rates/payments"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "equally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "fairly and in the same way:",
        "examples": [
          "In an ideal world, would everyone get treated equally?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in equal amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "divide something equally We put all our tip money in a jar and at the end of the day we divide it equally.",
          "shared equally The inheritance money was shared equally among the three sisters.",
          "equally split Power is currently equally split between the two parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to the same degree:",
        "examples": [
          "You looked equally nice in both dresses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for adding an idea that is as important as what you have just said:",
        "examples": [
          "Not all businesses are legitimate. Equally, not all customers are honest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "equals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the same in amount, number, or size:",
        "examples": [
          "equal to One litre is equal to 1.76 imperial pints.",
          "equal in One box may look bigger than the other, but in fact they are roughly (= almost) equal in volume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the same in importance and deserving the same treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "All people are equal, deserving the same rights as each other.",
          "equal pay/status They've got a long way to go before they achieve equal pay/status for men and women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skilled or brave enough for a difficult duty or piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "prove equal to It's a challenging job but I'm sure you'll prove equal to it.",
          "equal to the task Do you think he's equal to the task ahead of him?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that has the same importance as someone or something else and deserves the same treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "The good thing about her as a boss is that she treats us all as equals.",
          "Throughout her marriage she never considered her husband as her intellectual equal.",
          "have no equal As an all-round athlete he has no equal (= no-one else is as good)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the same in value or amount as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "16 ounces equals one pound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve the same standard or level as someone else, or the same standard or level as you did before:",
        "examples": [
          "We raised over $500 for charity last year and we're hoping to equal that this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to result in something:",
        "examples": [
          "He disputed the idea that more money equals better education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the same in amount, number, or size:",
        "examples": [
          "One quart is equal to four cups.",
          "Divide the class into equal groups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the same in importance and (of people) deserving the same treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "equal rights",
          "We want a society that promotes equal opportunity for all of its citizens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is the same in amount, size, or importance as another person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "In this country, we’re all equals with the same rights.",
          "As an all-around athlete he has no equal (= no one else is as good)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the same in amount, number, size, or importance as another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] 10 + 10 = 20",
          "[ T ] We hope to equal the amount of money we raised last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the same in price, number, size, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The values of cross-border and internal sales were about equal over the year.",
          "an equal amount/number/share Instead of an equal share, we got only one-fifth of the profits.",
          "equal to sth She received a bonus of $15,065, equal to 40% of her salary.",
          "equal in number/value/size Sakhalin is an island north of Japan, with oil and gas reserves equal in size to those remaining in the North Sea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "treating everyone in the same way or allowing everyone to have the same opportunities:",
        "examples": [
          "Relationships within an organization are never equal.",
          "Congress should focus its efforts on providing equal access to good quality education and job skills.",
          "on an equal basis/footing/on equal terms By law, job applications from disabled people should be treated on an equal basis to those from non-disabled candidates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if the situation remains the same as it is now, or continues as expected:",
        "examples": [
          "All things being equal, the market should have recovered by the end of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the ability, experience, or skill that is necessary to do something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not sure he's equal to the demands of such a high-pressure job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the same in price, number, size, etc:",
        "examples": [
          "Pre-tax profits are likely to equal last year's despite a £41 million share buy-back programme.",
          "Casinos currently pay tax equaling 20% of their gross revenue.",
          "equal the cost/number/amount of sth If every household used energy-saving bulbs, the reduction in greenhouse-gas emissions would equal the amount produced by almost 800,000 cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if one thing equals another thing, it results in that thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Experience has shown us that more accountability equals better performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something who is as important, successful, etc. as someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "be the equal of sb/be sb's equal The EU increasingly sees itself as the equal of the US.",
          "On a professional and personal level the two men were equals.",
          "treat/accept/see sb as an equal Even though I was only a trainee, I was treated as an equal by the other staff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "equate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to consider one thing to be the same as or equal to another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "equate something with something He complained that there was a tendency to equate right-wing politics with self-interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider as the same, or to connect in your mind:",
        "examples": [
          "People sometimes equate money with happiness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider that one thing is the same as or similar to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "be equated with sth Fast cars are often equated with power and sex appeal.",
          "equate sth with sth Most customers equate the value of a product solely with its price tag."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "equation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mathematical statement in which you show that two amounts are equal using mathematical symbols:",
        "examples": [
          "In the equation 3x - 3 = 15, x = 6.",
          "solve an equation The students were learning to solve simple equations, such as 6 + x = 18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement containing chemical symbols, used to show the changes that happen during a particular chemical reaction",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult problem that can only be understood if all the different influences are considered:",
        "examples": [
          "Managing the economy is a complex equation of controlling inflation and reducing unemployment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of considering one thing to be the same as or equal to another, or the fact that they are the same or equal:",
        "examples": [
          "equation between The equation between higher education and higher earnings still holds true.",
          "These drugs have broken the equation between AIDS and death.",
          "make an equation There is a tendency in movies to make an equation between violence and excitement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mathematical statement that two amounts, or two symbols or groups of symbols representing an amount, are equal:",
        "examples": [
          "In the equation 3x - 3 = 15, x equals 6."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mathematical statement consisting of numbers, letters, and symbols that shows that one amount is equal to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Profit can be calculated using the simple equation P = R - C (Profit = Revenue minus Cost).",
          "linear/algebraic/differential equations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation, especially when it is considered to be complicated and made up of many different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "In today's market it's more important than ever to get the price/performance equation right.",
          "Another important factor in the equation is the exchange rate.",
          "When you're starting your own business, difficulties and frustrations are part of the equation.",
          "The WTO cannot afford to ignore the trade side of the equation.",
          "add/factor/bring sth into the equation Project planners failed to factor government bureaucracy into the equation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "equations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mathematical statement in which you show that two amounts are equal using mathematical symbols:",
        "examples": [
          "In the equation 3x - 3 = 15, x = 6.",
          "solve an equation The students were learning to solve simple equations, such as 6 + x = 18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement containing chemical symbols, used to show the changes that happen during a particular chemical reaction",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult problem that can only be understood if all the different influences are considered:",
        "examples": [
          "Managing the economy is a complex equation of controlling inflation and reducing unemployment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of considering one thing to be the same as or equal to another, or the fact that they are the same or equal:",
        "examples": [
          "equation between The equation between higher education and higher earnings still holds true.",
          "These drugs have broken the equation between AIDS and death.",
          "make an equation There is a tendency in movies to make an equation between violence and excitement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mathematical statement that two amounts, or two symbols or groups of symbols representing an amount, are equal:",
        "examples": [
          "In the equation 3x - 3 = 15, x equals 6."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mathematical statement consisting of numbers, letters, and symbols that shows that one amount is equal to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Profit can be calculated using the simple equation P = R - C (Profit = Revenue minus Cost).",
          "linear/algebraic/differential equations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation, especially when it is considered to be complicated and made up of many different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "In today's market it's more important than ever to get the price/performance equation right.",
          "Another important factor in the equation is the exchange rate.",
          "When you're starting your own business, difficulties and frustrations are part of the equation.",
          "The WTO cannot afford to ignore the trade side of the equation.",
          "add/factor/bring sth into the equation Project planners failed to factor government bureaucracy into the equation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "equator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary line drawn around the middle of the earth an equal distance from the North Pole and the South Pole:",
        "examples": [
          "on the equator Indonesia is on the equator.",
          "lie on the equator The town lies exactly on the Equator, near Lake Victoria.",
          "Exposure to UV rays from the sun varies according to how far away from the equator you live."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary line around the earth or another planet at an equal distance from the North Pole and the South Pole",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "equatorial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "near the equator, or typical of places near the equator:",
        "examples": [
          "equatorial Africa",
          "The equatorial climate of the Amazonian rain forests is hot and wet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near the earth's or another planet's equator, or typical of areas at and near the equator:",
        "examples": [
          "the equatorial Pacific"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "equestrian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with the riding of horses:",
        "examples": [
          "equestrian event They plan to hold the Olympics' equestrian events in another part of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who rides horses, especially as a job or very skilfully",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with the riding of horses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An equestrian statue is a statue of a person on a horse.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "equilibrium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state of balance:",
        "examples": [
          "The disease destroys much of the inner ear, disturbing the animal's equilibrium.",
          "the country's economic equilibrium"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a calm mental state:",
        "examples": [
          "Yoga is said to restore one's inner equilibrium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state in which the reactants (= substances involved in a chemical reaction) and products (= substances produced in a chemical reaction) do not change because the rate of forward reaction (= when products are produced from reactants) is equal to the rate of reverse reaction (= when the original reactants return from the products)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of balance:",
        "examples": [
          "He devised a mathematical method to prove the existence of equilibrium among prices, production, and consumer demand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Equilibrium is also the state of balance maintained by the various organisms that live in a particular environment.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Equilibrium also means a state of balance between opposing forces.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Equilibrium is also a state of mental calm.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which an economy is balanced and not experiencing large changes, for example when the number of goods that people want to buy is similar to the number of goods being offered:",
        "examples": [
          "equilibrium between sth and sth Raising the prices we charge the consumer would enable us to raise wages until we reach an equilibrium between supply and demand.",
          "equilibrium in sth Saudi Arabia has promised to make every effort to ensure equilibrium in the oil industry and to stabilize prices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "equipment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the set of necessary tools, clothing, etc. for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "office/camping/kitchen equipment",
          "electrical equipment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of equipping a person or place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of tools, clothing, etc., needed for a particular activity or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "computer/electrical/farm equipment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the machinery, tools, etc. that you need to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "What are the estimated start-up costs for real estate, construction, and equipment?",
          "Industrial machinery and equipment orders have risen by 2.7%.",
          "People want to know exactly what they're getting when they buy a piece of equipment.",
          "install/use/supply equipment",
          "buy/purchase/hire equipment",
          "electrical/electronic/high-tech equipment",
          "computer/office/audio-visual equipment",
          "state-of-the-art/special/specialized equipment",
          "equipment maker/manufacturer/supplier"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "equipped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having the necessary tools, clothes, equipment, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Their schools are very poorly equipped.",
          "well equipped We were well equipped for the trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the skills, knowledge, or qualities needed to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "best equipped to Many consider him the leader best equipped to be president.",
          "well-equipped to Not being a specialist in the subject, I don't feel very well-equipped to answer such questions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "equity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the value of a company, divided into many equal parts owned by the shareholders, or one of the equal parts into which the value of a company is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "He sold his equity in the company last year.",
          "The rights give holders the opportunity to purchase additional equity interests in the company at a big discount."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the value of a property after you have paid any mortgage or other charges relating to it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which everyone is treated fairly according to their needs and no group of people is given special treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "a society based on equity and social justice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in English-speaking countries, a system of justice that allows a fair judgment of a case where the laws that already exist are not satisfactory",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money value of a property or business after debts have been subtracted:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] How much equity do you have in your home?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An equity is also one of the equal parts, or shares, into which the value of a company is divided.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "equal treatment; fairness",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the capital that a company gets from selling its shares rather than borrowing money:",
        "examples": [
          "Many internet firms have financed themselves with equity.",
          "Nearly 329 million shares, or 18% of the equity, will go on sale to investors.",
          "issue/raise equity The company is planning to raise equity of £1.1 billion to fund growth plans.",
          "an equity holder/investor/strategist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the value of a property for the owner after it has been sold and any loan paid back:",
        "examples": [
          "The equity in your home can be a cheap source of cash.",
          "in equity An owner with a house worth $100,000 and an $80,000 mortgage has $20,000 in equity.",
          "have/lose/release equity (in sth) According to research, retired homeowners have nearly £700 billion of equity in their homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of English law that developed from the 17th to the 19th centuries that can still be used to judge a case fairly in a court of law if the rules of common law are not suitable",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "equivalent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having the same amount, value, purpose, qualities, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She's doing the equivalent job in the new company but for more money.",
          "equivalent to Is $50 equivalent to about £30?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has the same amount, value, purpose, qualities, etc. as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "equivalent for There is no English equivalent for \"bon appetit\" so we have adopted the French expression.",
          "equivalent of Ten thousand people a year die of the disease - that's the equivalent of the population of this town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equal to or having the same effect as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "A mile is equivalent to about 1.6 kilometers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Equivalent equations are two equations (= mathematical statements) that have the same solutions.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the same in amount, price, size, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The total consumer electronics market is equivalent to approximately $100 for every person on Earth.",
          "equivalent amount/level/price Under the new scheme, companies would agree to pay the pension contributions of their employees, and in return workers would sacrifice an equivalent amount from their salary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is the same amount, price, size, etc. as something else or has the same purpose as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The FSA has spoken to its New York equivalent, the SEC, regarding the takeover.",
          "The price of a barrel of crude oil in the early 1980s went as high as $40 (the equivalent of $80 today)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "er": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sound that people often make when they pause in the middle of what they are saying or pause before they speak, often because they are deciding what to say:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What time shall we meet this evening?\" \"Er, eight-ish?\"",
          "\"Is he handsome?\" \"Er, well - he's got a nice friendly sort of face, though he's not exactly handsome.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Elizabeth Regina: Queen Elizabeth II",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "added to some verbs to form nouns that refer to people or things that do that particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a singer (= a person who sings)",
          "a swimmer (= a person who swims)",
          "a dishwasher (= a machine or person that washes dishes)",
          "an actor (= a person who acts)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "added to the names of particular subjects to form nouns that refer to people who have knowledge about or are studying that subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a philosopher (= a person who knows about/studies philosophy)",
          "an astronomer (= a person who knows about/studies astronomy)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "added to the names of particular places to form nouns referring to people who come from those places:",
        "examples": [
          "a Londoner (= a person who comes from London)",
          "a northerner (= a person who comes from the north)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "added to nouns or adjectives to form nouns referring to people who are connected or involved with that particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a pensioner (= a person who receives a pension)",
          "first graders (= children who are in the first grade of an American school)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "added to nouns to form nouns or adjectives referring to people or things that have those particular characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "a double-decker (= a bus with two decks)",
          "a big-spender (= someone who spends a lot of money)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for emergency room (= the place in a hospital for people who need immediate medical care):",
        "examples": [
          "You should go to the ER if you have chest pains."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "era": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of time of which particular events or stages of development are typical:",
        "examples": [
          "the Jefferson era",
          "bygone era His memoir offers us a fascinating glimpse of a bygone era.",
          "the post-war era",
          "era of They had worked for peace during the long era of conflict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time after which things are different from before in an important way:",
        "examples": [
          "The fall of the Berlin wall marked the end of an era."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time in which the history of the earth is measured, into which an eon can be divided and which itself can be divided into epochs:",
        "examples": [
          "The Phanerozoic eon is divided into the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time known for particular events or developments:",
        "examples": [
          "She was one of the more remarkable women of her era."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eradicate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something completely or destroy something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The government claims to be doing all it can to eradicate corruption.",
          "The disease that once claimed millions of lives has now been eradicated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of or destroy something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "A new vaccine eradicated polio."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eradicated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something completely or destroy something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The government claims to be doing all it can to eradicate corruption.",
          "The disease that once claimed millions of lives has now been eradicated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eradication": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of getting rid of something completely or of destroying something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "eradication of The organization's goal is the eradication of poverty.",
          "These species of weeds are stubbornly resistant to eradication."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "erase": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove something, especially a pencil mark by rubbing it:",
        "examples": [
          "It's in pencil so you can just erase anything that's wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove recordings or information from a magnetic tape or disk:",
        "examples": [
          "A virus erased my hard disk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a feeling, memory, or period of time to be completely forgotten:",
        "examples": [
          "erase the memory of He is determined to erase the memory of a disappointing debut two years ago.",
          "erase doubts Woods wants a convincing victory to erase doubts about his team's ability to reach the World Cup finals.",
          "One election cannot erase 65 years of a corrupt one-party political process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or destroy something, especially something that shows that that person or thing ever existed or happened:",
        "examples": [
          "The president said NATO expansion would finally erase the boundary line in Europe artificially created by the Cold War.",
          "Years of hard living had blurred but not erased her girlhood beauty.",
          "He was a man of mystery - erased from the history books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy or remove something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "A subdirectory filled with precious data can be erased if you are not careful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something written or a mark by rubbing:",
        "examples": [
          "I kept changing my mind and erasing my answers on the test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cancel the effect of an increase or fall in something such as an amount of debt, the price of shares, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "erase a deficit/debt/loss To erase the budget deficit through cuts alone would mean extreme measures such as shutting prisons and college campuses.",
          "erase a profit/gain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove information or data from the place where it was stored:",
        "examples": [
          "erase sth from sth Fraudulent accounts had been erased from the records.",
          "All personal data is securely erased in accordance with our data protection policy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "erased": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something, especially a pencil mark by rubbing it:",
        "examples": [
          "It's in pencil so you can just erase anything that's wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove recordings or information from a magnetic tape or disk:",
        "examples": [
          "A virus erased my hard disk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a feeling, memory, or period of time to be completely forgotten:",
        "examples": [
          "erase the memory of He is determined to erase the memory of a disappointing debut two years ago.",
          "erase doubts Woods wants a convincing victory to erase doubts about his team's ability to reach the World Cup finals.",
          "One election cannot erase 65 years of a corrupt one-party political process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or destroy something, especially something that shows that that person or thing ever existed or happened:",
        "examples": [
          "The president said NATO expansion would finally erase the boundary line in Europe artificially created by the Cold War.",
          "Years of hard living had blurred but not erased her girlhood beauty.",
          "He was a man of mystery - erased from the history books."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eraser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of rubber used to remove the marks made by a pencil:",
        "examples": [
          "If you draw or write in pencil you can always rub out your mistakes with an eraser."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of rubber that can be used to remove marks, esp. pencil marks on paper",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "erases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove something, especially a pencil mark by rubbing it:",
        "examples": [
          "It's in pencil so you can just erase anything that's wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove recordings or information from a magnetic tape or disk:",
        "examples": [
          "A virus erased my hard disk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a feeling, memory, or period of time to be completely forgotten:",
        "examples": [
          "erase the memory of He is determined to erase the memory of a disappointing debut two years ago.",
          "erase doubts Woods wants a convincing victory to erase doubts about his team's ability to reach the World Cup finals.",
          "One election cannot erase 65 years of a corrupt one-party political process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or destroy something, especially something that shows that that person or thing ever existed or happened:",
        "examples": [
          "The president said NATO expansion would finally erase the boundary line in Europe artificially created by the Cold War.",
          "Years of hard living had blurred but not erased her girlhood beauty.",
          "He was a man of mystery - erased from the history books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy or remove something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "A subdirectory filled with precious data can be erased if you are not careful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something written or a mark by rubbing:",
        "examples": [
          "I kept changing my mind and erasing my answers on the test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cancel the effect of an increase or fall in something such as an amount of debt, the price of shares, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "erase a deficit/debt/loss To erase the budget deficit through cuts alone would mean extreme measures such as shutting prisons and college campuses.",
          "erase a profit/gain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove information or data from the place where it was stored:",
        "examples": [
          "erase sth from sth Fraudulent accounts had been erased from the records.",
          "All personal data is securely erased in accordance with our data protection policy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "erasing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something, especially a pencil mark by rubbing it:",
        "examples": [
          "It's in pencil so you can just erase anything that's wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove recordings or information from a magnetic tape or disk:",
        "examples": [
          "A virus erased my hard disk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a feeling, memory, or period of time to be completely forgotten:",
        "examples": [
          "erase the memory of He is determined to erase the memory of a disappointing debut two years ago.",
          "erase doubts Woods wants a convincing victory to erase doubts about his team's ability to reach the World Cup finals.",
          "One election cannot erase 65 years of a corrupt one-party political process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or destroy something, especially something that shows that that person or thing ever existed or happened:",
        "examples": [
          "The president said NATO expansion would finally erase the boundary line in Europe artificially created by the Cold War.",
          "Years of hard living had blurred but not erased her girlhood beauty.",
          "He was a man of mystery - erased from the history books."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "erect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to build a building, wall, or other structure:",
        "examples": [
          "The war memorial was erected in 1950.",
          "The soldiers had erected barricades to protect themselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to raise something to a vertical position:",
        "examples": [
          "They erected a marquee to accommodate 500 wedding guests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a position with your back and neck straight and vertical:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very tall and erect for his 78 years.",
          "stand erect In our first one or two years of life we develop the balance to be able to stand erect.",
          "walk erect He said the creatures were walking erect, like people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a straight, vertical position:",
        "examples": [
          "stand erect He glues each individual feather in place so they stand erect like bristles.",
          "The fence posts are held erect by being sunk into the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a part of the body, especially soft tissue, is erect, it is harder and bigger than usual, often pointing out or up:",
        "examples": [
          "an erect penis",
          "erect nipples"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build a building or other structure:",
        "examples": [
          "They decided to erect a bridge across the Niagara Gorge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put up or raise to a vertical position:",
        "examples": [
          "They’re erecting a big circus tent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a straight vertical position, or standing up or out from a surface or body:",
        "examples": [
          "erect posture"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "erected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build a building, wall, or other structure:",
        "examples": [
          "The war memorial was erected in 1950.",
          "The soldiers had erected barricades to protect themselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to raise something to a vertical position:",
        "examples": [
          "They erected a marquee to accommodate 500 wedding guests."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "erectile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Erectile body tissue is able to become larger and harder than usual by being filled with blood.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "erection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of building or making a structure:",
        "examples": [
          "They approved the erection of an electric fence around the prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or other structure:",
        "examples": [
          "This splendid if extraordinary erection from the last century is a local landmark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a man has an erection, his penis is temporarily harder and bigger than usual and points up:",
        "examples": [
          "to get/have an erection"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "erections": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of building or making a structure:",
        "examples": [
          "They approved the erection of an electric fence around the prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or other structure:",
        "examples": [
          "This splendid if extraordinary erection from the last century is a local landmark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a man has an erection, his penis is temporarily harder and bigger than usual and points up:",
        "examples": [
          "to get/have an erection"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ergo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "therefore",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Latin word meaning \"therefore\":",
        "examples": [
          "It will tend to be the more prestigious universities that benefit; ergo, the existing hierarchy of universities will be reinforced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "erosion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of soil, stone, etc. being gradually damaged and removed by the waves, rain, or wind:",
        "examples": [
          "soil/coastal erosion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a good quality or situation being gradually lost or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The survey reveals a gradual erosion of the president's popularity and support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the weakening or damage done to something by a series of gradual losses of parts of it:",
        "examples": [
          "an erosion of academic standards"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Erosion of a natural feature or physical object is damage caused by the effect of weather:",
        "examples": [
          "soil erosion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the gradual reduction or destruction of something:",
        "examples": [
          "erosion of sth Investors may have seen some erosion of capital over the year.",
          "erosion in sth The effect of this is that the erosion in the relative value of the pension will continue.",
          "price/jobs erosion Intense competition and price erosion will force the company to cut 10% of its global workforce."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "erotic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to sexual desire and pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "an erotic film",
          "erotic dreams/feelings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing or related to sexual feelings",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "err": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a mistake or to do something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "He erred in agreeing to her appointment to the position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a mistake:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s preferable to err on the side of caution (= to be too careful) rather than risk disaster."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "errand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a task that involves going somewhere either to take a message or to take or collect something:",
        "examples": [
          "do errands I'll meet you at six, I've got some errands to do first.",
          "run errands She used to spend a lot of time running errands for elderly and disabled people in the neighbourhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short trip you make to do something, such as buying or delivering things in the neighborhood:",
        "examples": [
          "He would clean, do errands, and babysit for their 7-year-old daughter.",
          "I’ve got to run a few errands (= do errands) and then stop by my mother’s."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "errands": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a task that involves going somewhere either to take a message or to take or collect something:",
        "examples": [
          "do errands I'll meet you at six, I've got some errands to do first.",
          "run errands She used to spend a lot of time running errands for elderly and disabled people in the neighbourhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short trip you make to do something, such as buying or delivering things in the neighborhood:",
        "examples": [
          "He would clean, do errands, and babysit for their 7-year-old daughter.",
          "I’ve got to run a few errands (= do errands) and then stop by my mother’s."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "erratic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moving or behaving in a way that is not regular, certain, or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "He drove in an erratic course down the road.",
          "She can be very erratic; one day she is friendly and the next she'll hardly speak to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "changing suddenly and unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "an erratic schedule"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is erratic is not regular, certain, or organized in its movement or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "The erratic behaviour of the stock market is making investors nervous.",
          "Stocks closed up slightly after an erratic day of trading."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "erratically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not regular, certain, or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "In her study, books were arranged erratically on chairs, tables, and shelves.",
          "The machine is working erratically - there must be a loose connection."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "erroneous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wrong or false:",
        "examples": [
          "an erroneous belief/impression"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on false information and therefore wrong; false:",
        "examples": [
          "an erroneous assumption"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "error": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mistake:",
        "examples": [
          "make an error He admitted that he'd made an error.",
          "The letter contains a number of typing errors.",
          "human error Human error has been blamed for the air crash.",
          "margin for error With something as delicate as brain surgery, there is little margin for error (= you must not make mistakes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wrong decision:",
        "examples": [
          "Not telling the staff before they read the news in the papers was an error of judgment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand that you were wrong to behave in a particular way and start to behave differently:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope you can see the error of your ways - otherwise, there is no future for you in this business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mistake, esp. in a way that can be discovered as wrong, or the making of such mistakes:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a spelling/mathematical error",
          "[ U ] Investigators said the train crash was caused by human error rather than mechanical failure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something done or written by accident that is not correct, not accurate, or does not give the right result:",
        "examples": [
          "make/introduce an error Can I amend my VAT return online if I've made an error?",
          "correct/find an error",
          "contain/have errors The text has numerous errors, but none are particularly significant.",
          "error in sth An error in accounting led to this figure appearing in the 'profit' column.",
          "accounting/administrative/clerical error Due to an administrative error, the payment went to the wrong bank account.",
          "a grave/serious error",
          "He made an error of judgment when he failed to promote her.",
          "If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something goes wrong in a computer program, or a message that this has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "give/produce/generate an error The bug generated an error when performing a multi-scale query.",
          "a syntax/server/system error"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "errors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mistake:",
        "examples": [
          "make an error He admitted that he'd made an error.",
          "The letter contains a number of typing errors.",
          "human error Human error has been blamed for the air crash.",
          "margin for error With something as delicate as brain surgery, there is little margin for error (= you must not make mistakes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wrong decision:",
        "examples": [
          "Not telling the staff before they read the news in the papers was an error of judgment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand that you were wrong to behave in a particular way and start to behave differently:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope you can see the error of your ways - otherwise, there is no future for you in this business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mistake, esp. in a way that can be discovered as wrong, or the making of such mistakes:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a spelling/mathematical error",
          "[ U ] Investigators said the train crash was caused by human error rather than mechanical failure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something done or written by accident that is not correct, not accurate, or does not give the right result:",
        "examples": [
          "make/introduce an error Can I amend my VAT return online if I've made an error?",
          "correct/find an error",
          "contain/have errors The text has numerous errors, but none are particularly significant.",
          "error in sth An error in accounting led to this figure appearing in the 'profit' column.",
          "accounting/administrative/clerical error Due to an administrative error, the payment went to the wrong bank account.",
          "a grave/serious error",
          "He made an error of judgment when he failed to promote her.",
          "If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something goes wrong in a computer program, or a message that this has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "give/produce/generate an error The bug generated an error when performing a multi-scale query.",
          "a syntax/server/system error"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "erudite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or containing a lot of knowledge that is known by very few people:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the author of an erudite book on Scottish history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing a lot of knowledge, esp. from reading and studying:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a scholarly and erudite person."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "erupt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When a volcano erupts, it explodes and flames and rocks come out of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Since the volcano last erupted, many houses have been built in a dangerous position on its slopes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start suddenly and violently:",
        "examples": [
          "violence erupts At the end of a hot summer, violence erupted in the inner cities.",
          "clashes erupt Clashes erupted between protesters and police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly start to make a lot of noise or to express your feelings in a noisy way:",
        "examples": [
          "erupt in The crowd erupted in applause and cheering.",
          "erupt into The audience erupted into laughter.",
          "As soon as the teacher left, the classroom erupted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If spots erupt on your skin, they suddenly appear:",
        "examples": [
          "Two days after he'd been exposed to the substance, a painful rash erupted on his neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a tooth erupts, it appears through the gum (= the flesh surrounding the teeth) for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "Before a new tooth erupts, it can cause a red, swollen area on the baby's gums."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burst out suddenly or explode:",
        "examples": [
          "The crowd erupted in cheers.",
          "The building erupted in flames when the plane struck it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a volcano (= type of mountain) erupts, it begins to throw out hot rocks and burning substances.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "erupted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a volcano erupts, it explodes and flames and rocks come out of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Since the volcano last erupted, many houses have been built in a dangerous position on its slopes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start suddenly and violently:",
        "examples": [
          "violence erupts At the end of a hot summer, violence erupted in the inner cities.",
          "clashes erupt Clashes erupted between protesters and police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly start to make a lot of noise or to express your feelings in a noisy way:",
        "examples": [
          "erupt in The crowd erupted in applause and cheering.",
          "erupt into The audience erupted into laughter.",
          "As soon as the teacher left, the classroom erupted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If spots erupt on your skin, they suddenly appear:",
        "examples": [
          "Two days after he'd been exposed to the substance, a painful rash erupted on his neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a tooth erupts, it appears through the gum (= the flesh surrounding the teeth) for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "Before a new tooth erupts, it can cause a red, swollen area on the baby's gums."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "erupting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a volcano erupts, it explodes and flames and rocks come out of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Since the volcano last erupted, many houses have been built in a dangerous position on its slopes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start suddenly and violently:",
        "examples": [
          "violence erupts At the end of a hot summer, violence erupted in the inner cities.",
          "clashes erupt Clashes erupted between protesters and police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly start to make a lot of noise or to express your feelings in a noisy way:",
        "examples": [
          "erupt in The crowd erupted in applause and cheering.",
          "erupt into The audience erupted into laughter.",
          "As soon as the teacher left, the classroom erupted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If spots erupt on your skin, they suddenly appear:",
        "examples": [
          "Two days after he'd been exposed to the substance, a painful rash erupted on his neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a tooth erupts, it appears through the gum (= the flesh surrounding the teeth) for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "Before a new tooth erupts, it can cause a red, swollen area on the baby's gums."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eruption": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a volcano explodes, and flames and rocks come out of it, or the act of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "a volcanic eruption",
          "Around the year 600, the eruption of a nearby volcano buried Ceren's buildings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of starting suddenly and violently:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a violent eruption of anti-government feeling.",
          "The curfew was aimed at preventing any eruption of violence in the capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of suddenly expressing your feelings in a noisy way:",
        "examples": [
          "He became increasingly prone to eruptions of bad temper.",
          "His comment triggered an eruption of laughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when spots suddenly appear on your face:",
        "examples": [
          "an eruption of spots",
          "Skin eruptions are common to many of us during times of stress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a tooth appears through the gum (= the flesh surrounding the teeth) for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "She was taking painkillers to help with the painful eruption of a wisdom tooth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "es": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the 19th letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for South :",
        "examples": [
          "N, S, E and W (= North, South, East, and West)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for small: used to describe or refer to someone or something, usually an item of clothing, that is smaller than average :",
        "examples": [
          "Sizes available: S, M, L, XL, and XXL",
          "S is much too small.",
          "I liked the sweatshirt but I couldn't find an S.",
          "He's an XXL and I'm an S, so his shirts are huge on me.",
          "in S Do you have the same jacket in S?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for Saint, used in names:",
        "examples": [
          "a statue of S. Agnes",
          "the Basilica of S Cecilia",
          "SS Peter and Paul"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for South or Southern:",
        "examples": [
          "a city in S Wales",
          "It is a member of the dog family, native to S Africa.",
          "Adelanto city, pop. 8517, San Bernardino Co., S. California"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "S grades are equivalent to A+ through C-.",
          "Classes that are not part of your major may be taken for an S/U grade, and are not part of your grade point average."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form of is:",
        "examples": [
          "It's in the cupboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form of has:",
        "examples": [
          "She's gone home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form of does (only used in spoken questions):",
        "examples": [
          "How's this thing work?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form of us (only used after \"let\"):",
        "examples": [
          "Let's go swimming this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form the plural of nouns:",
        "examples": [
          "books",
          "sandwiches"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that the following thing belongs to the people or things named:",
        "examples": [
          "the girls' books",
          "employees' rights"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that the following thing belongs to the person or thing named:",
        "examples": [
          "the cat's tail",
          "Patricia's dress",
          "today's paper",
          "the children's shoes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the house belonging to the stated person:",
        "examples": [
          "The boys are at Katy's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shop belonging to the stated person:",
        "examples": [
          "I got it at the greengrocer's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for somebody's or someone's",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for something's",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the 19th letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for small",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for south or southern",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "escalate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become or make something become greater or more serious:",
        "examples": [
          "His financial problems escalated after he became unemployed.",
          "escalate into The row could escalate into full-blown conflict.",
          "The decision to escalate UN involvement has been made in the hopes of a swift end to the hostilities.",
          "The escalating rate of inflation will almost certainly bring escalating prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to involve someone more important or higher in rank in a situation or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "escalate something to someone You might need to escalate the issue to the next highest level management team.",
          "The customer is threatening to escalate his complaint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become greater or more serious:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Sending in more troops would escalate the war.",
          "[ I ] Our costs escalated considerably over the next few years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more important or serious, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "a problem/crisis/dispute escalates Mediation can be used to settle disputes at an early stage and stop problems escalating.",
          "escalate a problem/matter/complaint If the customer remains dissatisfied with the response, they may then escalate the complaint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise or to make something rise:",
        "examples": [
          "price/cost/demand escalates As prices escalated, fewer people could afford a mortgage on a house.",
          "escalate costs/prices It was suggested that the UV coating on the windows would escalate the cost of the original plan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "escalated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make something become greater or more serious:",
        "examples": [
          "His financial problems escalated after he became unemployed.",
          "escalate into The row could escalate into full-blown conflict.",
          "The decision to escalate UN involvement has been made in the hopes of a swift end to the hostilities.",
          "The escalating rate of inflation will almost certainly bring escalating prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to involve someone more important or higher in rank in a situation or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "escalate something to someone You might need to escalate the issue to the next highest level management team.",
          "The customer is threatening to escalate his complaint."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "escalates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become or make something become greater or more serious:",
        "examples": [
          "His financial problems escalated after he became unemployed.",
          "escalate into The row could escalate into full-blown conflict.",
          "The decision to escalate UN involvement has been made in the hopes of a swift end to the hostilities.",
          "The escalating rate of inflation will almost certainly bring escalating prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to involve someone more important or higher in rank in a situation or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "escalate something to someone You might need to escalate the issue to the next highest level management team.",
          "The customer is threatening to escalate his complaint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become greater or more serious:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Sending in more troops would escalate the war.",
          "[ I ] Our costs escalated considerably over the next few years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more important or serious, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "a problem/crisis/dispute escalates Mediation can be used to settle disputes at an early stage and stop problems escalating.",
          "escalate a problem/matter/complaint If the customer remains dissatisfied with the response, they may then escalate the complaint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise or to make something rise:",
        "examples": [
          "price/cost/demand escalates As prices escalated, fewer people could afford a mortgage on a house.",
          "escalate costs/prices It was suggested that the UV coating on the windows would escalate the cost of the original plan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "escalating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "increasing in price, amount, rate, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "escalating costs/prices/rates"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "escalation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something becomes greater or more serious:",
        "examples": [
          "escalation in It's difficult to explain the recent escalation in violent crime.",
          "escalation of The country was not prepared for the rapid escalation of the war.",
          "Price escalations for building materials caused the project to be cancelled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of becoming greater or more serious, or a particular situation when this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] the escalation of costs",
          "[ C ] military escalation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "escalator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of stairs moved up or down by electric power on which people can stand and be taken from one level of a building to another, especially in shops, railway stations, and airports:",
        "examples": [
          "up escalator I'll meet you by the up escalator on the second floor.",
          "down escalator He ran after her on the down escalator before catching up with her on the platform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of stairs that moves by electric power and on which people can stand to be taken up and down from one level to another, usually within a building",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "escapades": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act involving some danger, risk, or excitement, because it is different from usual or expected behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "Her latest escapade was to camp outside a department store on the night before the sale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act or situation that is exciting because it shows behavior that is not controlled as it usually is:",
        "examples": [
          "Their escapades sound as if they could be ripped from the pages of “Tom Sawyer” and “Huckleberry Finn.”"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "escape": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get free from something such as a prison or cage, or from someone who will not allow you to leave:",
        "examples": [
          "Two prisoners have escaped.",
          "escape from A lion has escaped from its cage.",
          "She was kidnapped but escaped her captors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get away from a situation, place, or person that you do not like or that limits your freedom:",
        "examples": [
          "escape from She would escape from reality by losing herself in books.",
          "He longed to escape the small town where he grew up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid something bad happening to you:",
        "examples": [
          "escape punishment None of the people responsible should be allowed to escape punishment.",
          "escape injury She was lucky to escape serious injury.",
          "narrowly escape He narrowly (= only just) escaped a fine.",
          "He escaped being made redundant because the company reassigned him.",
          "escape lightly The southeast region escaped relatively lightly (= did not suffer much) in the storms.",
          "The sector has remained fairly buoyant during the recession, but it has not escaped entirely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid being noticed by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "escape someone's notice Nothing important escapes her notice.",
          "escape someone's attention The potential of this substance has not escaped the attention of the pharmaceutical industry.",
          "escape scrutiny Nothing she does escapes media scrutiny.",
          "The historic nature of the vote escaped no one (= everyone was aware of it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press the key on a computer keyboard that allows you to leave a particular screen and return to the previous one or to interrupt a process:",
        "examples": [
          "escape from Escape from this window and return to the main menu."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in coding (= writing instructions for a computer), to tell a computer that a particular character (= letter, number, etc.) or string (= series of characters) should be understood in a different way to normal, by putting a particular symbol before it:",
        "examples": [
          "Where an attribute value is a string, you must use double backslashes ( \\\\ ) to escape characters, such as \\\\n for a newline or \\\\uxxxx for a Unicode character.",
          "There are two special characters you need to escape this string: the single quote (') and the back slash (\\)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of successfully getting out of a place or a dangerous or bad situation:",
        "examples": [
          "make your escape He made his escape on the back of a motorcycle.",
          "escape route She looked around for a possible escape route.",
          "have a narrow escape They had a narrow escape (= only just avoided injury or death) when their car crashed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loss that happens by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "an escape of radioactivity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that helps you to forget about your usual life or problems:",
        "examples": [
          "escape from Romantic novels provide an escape from reality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a holiday that takes you away from your ordinary life, or a place where you go on holidays like this:",
        "examples": [
          "The Bahamas are ideal for a tranquil, romantic holiday escape.",
          "Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket are the favourite escape for many New Yorkers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the key on a computer keyboard that allows you to leave a particular screen and return to the previous one or to interrupt a process:",
        "examples": [
          "Press Esc to return to the main menu."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become free or get free from, or to avoid something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] to escape from prison/a burning house",
          "[ T ] The book’s faults have not escaped the notice of (= not been avoided being noticed by) critics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or possibility of becoming free or getting away from a place where you are kept esp. by force, or of avoiding a dangerous situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The blast knocked me down – it was a narrow escape (= I was almost hurt badly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An escape is also an unintentional loss:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an escape of radioactive fuel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the key on a computer keyboard which allows you to leave a particular screen and return to the previous one or to interrupt a process:",
        "examples": [
          "Press Escape to return to the main menu.",
          "To exit the program, use Esc."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "escaped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having got free:",
        "examples": [
          "an escaped prisoner"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "escapes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get free from something such as a prison or cage, or from someone who will not allow you to leave:",
        "examples": [
          "Two prisoners have escaped.",
          "escape from A lion has escaped from its cage.",
          "She was kidnapped but escaped her captors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get away from a situation, place, or person that you do not like or that limits your freedom:",
        "examples": [
          "escape from She would escape from reality by losing herself in books.",
          "He longed to escape the small town where he grew up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid something bad happening to you:",
        "examples": [
          "escape punishment None of the people responsible should be allowed to escape punishment.",
          "escape injury She was lucky to escape serious injury.",
          "narrowly escape He narrowly (= only just) escaped a fine.",
          "He escaped being made redundant because the company reassigned him.",
          "escape lightly The southeast region escaped relatively lightly (= did not suffer much) in the storms.",
          "The sector has remained fairly buoyant during the recession, but it has not escaped entirely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid being noticed by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "escape someone's notice Nothing important escapes her notice.",
          "escape someone's attention The potential of this substance has not escaped the attention of the pharmaceutical industry.",
          "escape scrutiny Nothing she does escapes media scrutiny.",
          "The historic nature of the vote escaped no one (= everyone was aware of it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press the key on a computer keyboard that allows you to leave a particular screen and return to the previous one or to interrupt a process:",
        "examples": [
          "escape from Escape from this window and return to the main menu."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in coding (= writing instructions for a computer), to tell a computer that a particular character (= letter, number, etc.) or string (= series of characters) should be understood in a different way to normal, by putting a particular symbol before it:",
        "examples": [
          "Where an attribute value is a string, you must use double backslashes ( \\\\ ) to escape characters, such as \\\\n for a newline or \\\\uxxxx for a Unicode character.",
          "There are two special characters you need to escape this string: the single quote (') and the back slash (\\)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of successfully getting out of a place or a dangerous or bad situation:",
        "examples": [
          "make your escape He made his escape on the back of a motorcycle.",
          "escape route She looked around for a possible escape route.",
          "have a narrow escape They had a narrow escape (= only just avoided injury or death) when their car crashed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loss that happens by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "an escape of radioactivity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that helps you to forget about your usual life or problems:",
        "examples": [
          "escape from Romantic novels provide an escape from reality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a holiday that takes you away from your ordinary life, or a place where you go on holidays like this:",
        "examples": [
          "The Bahamas are ideal for a tranquil, romantic holiday escape.",
          "Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket are the favourite escape for many New Yorkers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the key on a computer keyboard that allows you to leave a particular screen and return to the previous one or to interrupt a process:",
        "examples": [
          "Press Esc to return to the main menu."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become free or get free from, or to avoid something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] to escape from prison/a burning house",
          "[ T ] The book’s faults have not escaped the notice of (= not been avoided being noticed by) critics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or possibility of becoming free or getting away from a place where you are kept esp. by force, or of avoiding a dangerous situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The blast knocked me down – it was a narrow escape (= I was almost hurt badly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An escape is also an unintentional loss:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an escape of radioactive fuel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the key on a computer keyboard which allows you to leave a particular screen and return to the previous one or to interrupt a process:",
        "examples": [
          "Press Escape to return to the main menu.",
          "To exit the program, use Esc."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "escapist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to avoiding an unpleasant or boring life by thinking, reading, etc., about something more exciting or fun, especially something that could not really happen:",
        "examples": [
          "escapist literature",
          "The movie is meant to be escapist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "escargot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a snail that you can eat (from the French word for snail)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "escort": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go with a person or vehicle, especially to make certain that he, she, or it leaves or arrives safely:",
        "examples": [
          "escort someone/something somewhere Several little boats escorted the sailing ship into the harbour.",
          "Security guards escorted the intruders from the building.",
          "escort someone to something The police escorted her to the airport, and made sure that she left the country.",
          "Whenever he leaves his cell, he will be escorted by a guard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go with someone and show them a place:",
        "examples": [
          "People on the tour will be escorted by an expert on archaeology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a social event with someone, especially a person of a different gender:",
        "examples": [
          "escort someone to something Who will be escorting her to the ball?",
          "Would you allow me to escort you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who goes with another person as a partner to a social event:",
        "examples": [
          "\"But I can't go to the dance without an escort,\" she protested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is paid to go out to social events with another person, and sometimes to have sex:",
        "examples": [
          "He hired an escort to go to the dinner with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or vehicle that goes somewhere with someone to protect or guard them:",
        "examples": [
          "police escort The members of the jury left the court with a police escort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of having someone with you who gives you protection or guards you:",
        "examples": [
          "under escort The prisoners were transported under military escort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go with someone or something as a companion or guard:",
        "examples": [
          "He escorted her to her car in the parking lot because it was after dark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a companion or guard for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Anytime a clerk transfers money, he is provided with an armed escort."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "escorted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go with a person or vehicle, especially to make certain that he, she, or it leaves or arrives safely:",
        "examples": [
          "escort someone/something somewhere Several little boats escorted the sailing ship into the harbour.",
          "Security guards escorted the intruders from the building.",
          "escort someone to something The police escorted her to the airport, and made sure that she left the country.",
          "Whenever he leaves his cell, he will be escorted by a guard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go with someone and show them a place:",
        "examples": [
          "People on the tour will be escorted by an expert on archaeology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a social event with someone, especially a person of a different gender:",
        "examples": [
          "escort someone to something Who will be escorting her to the ball?",
          "Would you allow me to escort you?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "escorting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go with a person or vehicle, especially to make certain that he, she, or it leaves or arrives safely:",
        "examples": [
          "escort someone/something somewhere Several little boats escorted the sailing ship into the harbour.",
          "Security guards escorted the intruders from the building.",
          "escort someone to something The police escorted her to the airport, and made sure that she left the country.",
          "Whenever he leaves his cell, he will be escorted by a guard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go with someone and show them a place:",
        "examples": [
          "People on the tour will be escorted by an expert on archaeology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a social event with someone, especially a person of a different gender:",
        "examples": [
          "escort someone to something Who will be escorting her to the ball?",
          "Would you allow me to escort you?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "escorts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go with a person or vehicle, especially to make certain that he, she, or it leaves or arrives safely:",
        "examples": [
          "escort someone/something somewhere Several little boats escorted the sailing ship into the harbour.",
          "Security guards escorted the intruders from the building.",
          "escort someone to something The police escorted her to the airport, and made sure that she left the country.",
          "Whenever he leaves his cell, he will be escorted by a guard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go with someone and show them a place:",
        "examples": [
          "People on the tour will be escorted by an expert on archaeology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a social event with someone, especially a person of a different gender:",
        "examples": [
          "escort someone to something Who will be escorting her to the ball?",
          "Would you allow me to escort you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who goes with another person as a partner to a social event:",
        "examples": [
          "\"But I can't go to the dance without an escort,\" she protested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is paid to go out to social events with another person, and sometimes to have sex:",
        "examples": [
          "He hired an escort to go to the dinner with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or vehicle that goes somewhere with someone to protect or guard them:",
        "examples": [
          "police escort The members of the jury left the court with a police escort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of having someone with you who gives you protection or guards you:",
        "examples": [
          "under escort The prisoners were transported under military escort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go with someone or something as a companion or guard:",
        "examples": [
          "He escorted her to her car in the parking lot because it was after dark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a companion or guard for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Anytime a clerk transfers money, he is provided with an armed escort."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "escrow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an agreement between two people or organizations in which money or property is kept by a third person or organization until a particular condition is met :",
        "examples": [
          "The agreement with the investment bankers did not call for escrow of fees.",
          "The broker has responsibility for the funds in the escrow account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If money is in escrow, it is being kept by a third person or organization until a particular condition of an agreement between two other people or organizations is met:",
        "examples": [
          "The money was placed in escrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a house for sale is in escrow, or if people are in escrow on a house, a price has been agreed and the buyer has paid some money but the sale is not complete until legal checks have been made. :",
        "examples": [
          "The property is now in escrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a house for sale or the contract for the sale falls out of escrow, the sale process fails after a price has been agreed and the buyer has paid some money, but before the process is complete. :",
        "examples": [
          "Two multimillion-dollar properties fell out of escrow recently when the buyers learned of the proposed zoning ordinance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement between two people or organizations in which money or property is kept by a third person or organization until a particular condition is met:",
        "examples": [
          "The money was placed in escrow.",
          "Current rules require homeowners to collect the grants in installments from an escrow account."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ese": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of a place, or the language spoken in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Lebanese",
          "Chinese"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eskimo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a race of people who live in the cold northern areas of North America, Greenland, and Siberia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of people who live in the cold northern areas of North America, Russia, and Greenland",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eskimos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a race of people who live in the cold northern areas of North America, Greenland, and Siberia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of people who live in the cold northern areas of North America, Russia, and Greenland",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "esophagus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tube in the body that carries food from the mouth to the stomach",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "esoteric": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very unusual and understood or liked by only a small number of people, especially those with special knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "He has an esoteric collection of old toys and games.",
          "esoteric taste She has a somewhat esoteric taste in clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended for or understood by only a few people who have special knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "Literary readings can sometimes seem esoteric, but we are trying to make them more attractive to more people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "esp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for English for specific/special purposes: the teaching of English for use in a particular area of activity, for example, business or science",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for especially",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "especially": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very much; more than usual or more than other people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "especially true Many people are choosing to eat less meat, and this is especially true of young people.",
          "especially important Sleep is especially important for children.",
          "especially useful The app is especially useful for anyone who works from home.",
          "She's not especially interested in sport.",
          "especially considering The race was extremely well organized, especially considering it's only in its second year.",
          "I love good chocolate, especially dark chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for a particular reason:",
        "examples": [
          "especially for I chose this especially for your new house.",
          "They invited her to speak especially because of her experience in inner cities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used to emphasize the importance of one thing among others of its type or to point to one thing among others) very; particularly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was especially fond of his youngest brother.",
          "She campaigned throughout the US, but especially in the northeast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "espionage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the discovering of secrets, especially political or military information of another country or the industrial information of a business:",
        "examples": [
          "military/industrial espionage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the discovering of a country’s or business organization’s secrets by using spies (= people who secretly gather information within a country or organization):",
        "examples": [
          "industrial espionage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of secretly collecting and reporting information, especially secret political, military, business, or industrial information:",
        "examples": [
          "engage in/conduct/commit espionage Three people were also accused of engaging in espionage against a rival firm.",
          "corporate/industrial/economic espionage"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "espresso": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong coffee, or a cup of this, made by forcing hot water through crushed coffee beans and served without milk:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you like espresso?",
          "Would you prefer an espresso or a cappuccino?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coffee made by forcing steam through crushed coffee beans and served without milk, or a small cup filled with this coffee",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "esprit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feelings, such as being proud and loyal, shared by members of a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "His leadership kept the team's esprit de corps intact during difficult periods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the proud and comfortable feeling that you are a member of a group whose purpose you believe in:",
        "examples": [
          "People who live on houseboats have a certain esprit de corps."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "esquire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a title added after a man's name on envelopes and official documents",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title added after the full name of a man or woman who is a lawyer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a nobleman who worked for and helped a knight or king",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ess": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "essay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one done by students as part of the work for a course:",
        "examples": [
          "essay on For homework I want you to write an essay on endangered species.",
          "Mr Jones thought my history essay was terrific."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The procedure was first essayed in 1923."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of writing on a particular subject, often expressing personal views",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a school test, an essay is a written answer that includes information and discussion, usually to test how well the student understands the subject.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "essays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one done by students as part of the work for a course:",
        "examples": [
          "essay on For homework I want you to write an essay on endangered species.",
          "Mr Jones thought my history essay was terrific."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The procedure was first essayed in 1923."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of writing on a particular subject, often expressing personal views",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a school test, an essay is a written answer that includes information and discussion, usually to test how well the student understands the subject.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "essence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the basic or most important idea or quality of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The essence of his argument was that education should continue throughout life.",
          "Yet change is the very essence of life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the most important characteristics or ideas of something:",
        "examples": [
          "In essence, both sides agree on the issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the most important thing:",
        "examples": [
          "In any of these discussions, of course, honesty is of the essence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong liquid, usually from a plant or flower, that is used to add a flavour or smell to something:",
        "examples": [
          "vanilla essence",
          "essence of violets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the basic meaning or importance of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The essence of punk was a revolt against both the sound and the system of popular music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In essence means that what follows is a brief statement of the basic meaning of something:",
        "examples": [
          "In essence, she’s saying that she may quit her job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical substance obtained from plants that has a strong smell or taste and can be used to flavor foods or provide a pleasant smell, such as in perfumes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "essential": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "necessary or needed:",
        "examples": [
          "Government support will be essential if the project is to succeed.",
          "There is essential work to be done before the building can be re-occupied.",
          "essential for Water is essential for living things.",
          "essential to Getting enough sleep is essential to mental health.",
          "it is essential that It is essential that our prices remain competitive.",
          "It is essential we don't panic.",
          "it is essential to For the experiment to be valid, it is essential to record the data accurately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to something's or someone's basic or most important qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "I love the building as it is, and don't want to do anything to change its essential character.",
          "She believes in the essential goodness of human beings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a basic thing that you cannot live without:",
        "examples": [
          "the bare essentials When we go on holiday, we only take the bare essentials.",
          "essentials of This leaflet will give you the essentials of how to prepare for a hurricane.",
          "Because I live in a remote village, I regard my car as an essential."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the basic or most important ideas or qualities in something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her brilliance allowed her to distil any argument to its essentials.",
          "barest essentials This was his life story stripped down to its barest essentials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely important or necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "A knowledge of Spanish is essential for this job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Essential also means basic to the nature of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "There is an essential difference between the two sisters in their approach to life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the basic things you need to live:",
        "examples": [
          "The study estimated the cost of essentials for a family of four – its food, shelter, and clothing needs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Essentials are also the basic or most important part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the essentials of chemistry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very important or necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Computer literacy is becoming as essential as the ability to drive a car.",
          "an essential component/part of sth Selective expansion of our store base is an essential component of our long-term plan.",
          "essential for sth Formulating new strategies is essential for preparing the corporation to meet and sustain future needs.",
          "it is essential (that) It is essential our prices remain competitive.",
          "it is essential to do sth It is essential to research and protect your patent.",
          "essential to sth Knowledge, skills, and creativity are essential to creating high-value products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a basic thing that you cannot live or succeed without:",
        "examples": [
          "This leaflet will give you the essentials of how to use the word processor.",
          "Goods that were once considered luxuries are now treated as essentials by many."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "essentially": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the most important characteristics or ideas of something:",
        "examples": [
          "It's essentially a dictionary but it differs in one or two respects.",
          "What he's saying is essentially true."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "essentials": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "necessary or needed:",
        "examples": [
          "Government support will be essential if the project is to succeed.",
          "There is essential work to be done before the building can be re-occupied.",
          "essential for Water is essential for living things.",
          "essential to Getting enough sleep is essential to mental health.",
          "it is essential that It is essential that our prices remain competitive.",
          "It is essential we don't panic.",
          "it is essential to For the experiment to be valid, it is essential to record the data accurately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to something's or someone's basic or most important qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "I love the building as it is, and don't want to do anything to change its essential character.",
          "She believes in the essential goodness of human beings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a basic thing that you cannot live without:",
        "examples": [
          "the bare essentials When we go on holiday, we only take the bare essentials.",
          "essentials of This leaflet will give you the essentials of how to prepare for a hurricane.",
          "Because I live in a remote village, I regard my car as an essential."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the basic or most important ideas or qualities in something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her brilliance allowed her to distil any argument to its essentials.",
          "barest essentials This was his life story stripped down to its barest essentials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely important or necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "A knowledge of Spanish is essential for this job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Essential also means basic to the nature of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "There is an essential difference between the two sisters in their approach to life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the basic things you need to live:",
        "examples": [
          "The study estimated the cost of essentials for a family of four – its food, shelter, and clothing needs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Essentials are also the basic or most important part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the essentials of chemistry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very important or necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Computer literacy is becoming as essential as the ability to drive a car.",
          "an essential component/part of sth Selective expansion of our store base is an essential component of our long-term plan.",
          "essential for sth Formulating new strategies is essential for preparing the corporation to meet and sustain future needs.",
          "it is essential (that) It is essential our prices remain competitive.",
          "it is essential to do sth It is essential to research and protect your patent.",
          "essential to sth Knowledge, skills, and creativity are essential to creating high-value products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a basic thing that you cannot live or succeed without:",
        "examples": [
          "This leaflet will give you the essentials of how to use the word processor.",
          "Goods that were once considered luxuries are now treated as essentials by many."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "essex": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a county (= area with its own local government) in eastern England",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "est": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "the town of Brownford (est. population 14,000)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for established: used with a date to show when a company or organization was begun:",
        "examples": [
          "P. R. Jones & Co, Est. 1920"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs:",
        "examples": [
          "bravest",
          "latest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for established, used with a date to show when a company or organization was begun:",
        "examples": [
          "G. B. Titus & Co., est. 1842"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for estimated, used to show that a figure has been calculated using some guesses and may not be exact:",
        "examples": [
          "Est. cost, $2.4 million",
          "the town of Brownford (est. population 14,000)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Eastern Standard Time: the time on the eastern coast of the United States and Canada:",
        "examples": [
          "The flight left Toronto at 22:55 EST."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "establish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to start a company or organization that will continue for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "The brewery was established in 1822.",
          "These methods of working were established in the last century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start having a relationship with, or communicating with another person, company, country, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a need to establish effective communication links between staff, parents, pupils, and external bodies.",
          "He had difficulty establishing close relationships with anyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something or someone to be accepted in or familiar with a place, position, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "His reputation for carelessness was established long before the latest problems arose.",
          "establish yourself as something He's established himself as a dependable source of information.",
          "be established in After three months we were well established in our new jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a successful position over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "It can't have been easy to establish yourselves in such a competitive market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover or get proof of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Before we take any action we must establish the facts/truth.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you establish what time she left home/whether she has left home.",
          "We have established (that) she was born in 1900."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a successful position over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "It can't have been easy to establish yourselves in such a competitive market.",
          "establish yourself as something He has established himself as the leading candidate in the election.",
          "When you have established yourself and made some money, you will be in a position to marry.",
          "I spent several years trying to establish myself as a painter.",
          "He has established himself as one of the most successful sportsmen of the century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start something that will last for a long time, or to create or set something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "He helped to establish the University of California at Berkeley.",
          "Once we establish the price, we can begin to market the product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to be accepted generally:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s established herself as a leading authority on urban problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove something or show the state of something, esp. by collecting facts or information about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The coroner has not yet established the cause of death.",
          "[ + question word ] We’re trying to establish what happened here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start a company or organization that will continue for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm was established in 1822.",
          "The company intends to establish a presence in Korea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach a successful position over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "He has established himself as one of the most active business leaders in the community.",
          "The company quickly established itself as a recognized global brand."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "established": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "accepted or respected because of having existed for a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "There are established procedures for dealing with emergencies.",
          "an established firm/brand"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for describing someone who is known for doing a job well, because they have been doing it for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "an established artist/star",
          "The band doesn't make much money - it's just getting established."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start growing successfully somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "As the plants get established, they will need frequent watering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for describing a Church or religion that is the official one of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "The Methodists broke away from the established Church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "generally accepted or familiar, esp. because of having a long history:",
        "examples": [
          "an established procedure"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "establishing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start a company or organization that will continue for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "The brewery was established in 1822.",
          "These methods of working were established in the last century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start having a relationship with, or communicating with another person, company, country, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a need to establish effective communication links between staff, parents, pupils, and external bodies.",
          "He had difficulty establishing close relationships with anyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something or someone to be accepted in or familiar with a place, position, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "His reputation for carelessness was established long before the latest problems arose.",
          "establish yourself as something He's established himself as a dependable source of information.",
          "be established in After three months we were well established in our new jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a successful position over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "It can't have been easy to establish yourselves in such a competitive market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover or get proof of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Before we take any action we must establish the facts/truth.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you establish what time she left home/whether she has left home.",
          "We have established (that) she was born in 1900."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "establishment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a business or other organization, or the place where an organization operates:",
        "examples": [
          "an educational/financial/religious establishment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the important and powerful people who control a country, an organization, or an area of activity, especially those who support the existing situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Critics said judges were on the side of the establishment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of starting or creating something, for example, an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Since its establishment in 1945, the United Nations has played a dominant role in the development of international law.",
          "establishment of The establishment of new areas of employment is a priority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the important and powerful people who control a country, an organization, or an area of activity, especially those who support the existing situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Critics said judges were on the side of the establishment.",
          "He was convinced that fingerprints could solve the problem of identification in the legal system, but had yet to convince the establishment.",
          "She had now risen to the heights of the Establishment that she once despised.",
          "If the establishment can get something as important as this wrong, then it is reasonable to assume they could also get a lot of other things wrong.",
          "She is not an artist who can be neatly categorized and presented as part of the artistic Establishment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who have most of the power within government or society or in a particular business or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "the diplomatic/educational/literary establishment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An establishment is a particular place of business:",
        "examples": [
          "Visitors come to shop in the fashionable new establishments downtown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of starting or creating something that will last a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "She called for the establishment of nationwide academic standards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business or other organization, or the place where an organization operates:",
        "examples": [
          "an educational/training/religious establishment",
          "What percent of your establishment's total sales are from outside your country?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of starting a business, organization, project, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Since its establishment in the late 1960s the company has grown steadily.",
          "establishment of sth",
          "The establishment of new areas of employment is a priority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the important and powerful people who control a country, profession, or organization, especially those who support the existing situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Critics said judges were on the side of the establishment.",
          "the business/medical/military establishment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "establishments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a business or other organization, or the place where an organization operates:",
        "examples": [
          "an educational/financial/religious establishment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the important and powerful people who control a country, an organization, or an area of activity, especially those who support the existing situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Critics said judges were on the side of the establishment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of starting or creating something, for example, an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Since its establishment in 1945, the United Nations has played a dominant role in the development of international law.",
          "establishment of The establishment of new areas of employment is a priority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the important and powerful people who control a country, an organization, or an area of activity, especially those who support the existing situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Critics said judges were on the side of the establishment.",
          "He was convinced that fingerprints could solve the problem of identification in the legal system, but had yet to convince the establishment.",
          "She had now risen to the heights of the Establishment that she once despised.",
          "If the establishment can get something as important as this wrong, then it is reasonable to assume they could also get a lot of other things wrong.",
          "She is not an artist who can be neatly categorized and presented as part of the artistic Establishment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who have most of the power within government or society or in a particular business or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "the diplomatic/educational/literary establishment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An establishment is a particular place of business:",
        "examples": [
          "Visitors come to shop in the fashionable new establishments downtown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of starting or creating something that will last a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "She called for the establishment of nationwide academic standards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business or other organization, or the place where an organization operates:",
        "examples": [
          "an educational/training/religious establishment",
          "What percent of your establishment's total sales are from outside your country?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of starting a business, organization, project, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Since its establishment in the late 1960s the company has grown steadily.",
          "establishment of sth",
          "The establishment of new areas of employment is a priority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the important and powerful people who control a country, profession, or organization, especially those who support the existing situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Critics said judges were on the side of the establishment.",
          "the business/medical/military establishment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "estate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large area of land in the country that is owned by a family or an organization and is often used for growing crops or raising animals:",
        "examples": [
          "country estate It's a typical country estate with a large house for the owner, farm buildings, and estate workers' houses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "everything that a person owns when they die :",
        "examples": [
          "leave your estate to She left her entire estate to her niece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of buildings, usually homes, built in a planned way:",
        "examples": [
          "We grew up poor on an inner-city estate.",
          "They moved into a four-bedroom house on a new estate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car with a lot of space behind the back seat and an extra door at the back for putting in large objects",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of being:",
        "examples": [
          "the holy estate of marriage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, privately owned area of land in the country, often with a large house",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "law A person’s estate is everything the person owns when he or she dies.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br An estate is a group of houses or factories built in a planned way.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of houses or factories built in a planned way:",
        "examples": [
          "commercial/industrial/trading estate He rents a unit on an industrial estate.",
          "a housing estate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "everything that a person owns when they die:",
        "examples": [
          "leave your estate to sb She left her entire estate to her niece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of small businesses such as pubs or shops, owned and controlled by one company:",
        "examples": [
          "estate of sth The company, which has an estate of 650 pubs, was one of the first to open smoke-free sites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area of land in the country which is owned by a family or an organization and is often used for growing crops or raising animals:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a typical country estate with a large house for the owner, farm buildings and estate workers' houses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "estates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large area of land in the country that is owned by a family or an organization and is often used for growing crops or raising animals:",
        "examples": [
          "country estate It's a typical country estate with a large house for the owner, farm buildings, and estate workers' houses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "everything that a person owns when they die :",
        "examples": [
          "leave your estate to She left her entire estate to her niece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of buildings, usually homes, built in a planned way:",
        "examples": [
          "We grew up poor on an inner-city estate.",
          "They moved into a four-bedroom house on a new estate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car with a lot of space behind the back seat and an extra door at the back for putting in large objects",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of being:",
        "examples": [
          "the holy estate of marriage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, privately owned area of land in the country, often with a large house",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "law A person’s estate is everything the person owns when he or she dies.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br An estate is a group of houses or factories built in a planned way.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of houses or factories built in a planned way:",
        "examples": [
          "commercial/industrial/trading estate He rents a unit on an industrial estate.",
          "a housing estate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "everything that a person owns when they die:",
        "examples": [
          "leave your estate to sb She left her entire estate to her niece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of small businesses such as pubs or shops, owned and controlled by one company:",
        "examples": [
          "estate of sth The company, which has an estate of 650 pubs, was one of the first to open smoke-free sites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area of land in the country which is owned by a family or an organization and is often used for growing crops or raising animals:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a typical country estate with a large house for the owner, farm buildings and estate workers' houses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "esteem": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "respect for or a good opinion of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "esteem for There has been a drop in public esteem for teachers.",
          "be held in esteem Because of their achievements they were held in (= given) esteem.",
          "hold sb in high esteem Be assured that I hold you in high esteem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to respect someone or something or have a good opinion of them:",
        "examples": [
          "be highly esteemed Her work is highly esteemed by all her colleagues.",
          "She is a justly esteemed professional.",
          "He is my friend and esteemed colleague."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or believe someone or something to be a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "I would esteem it an honour if you would accompany me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or believe someone or something to be a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "I would esteem it an honour if you would accompany me.",
          "We would never ask you to do anything that you esteem below your dignity.",
          "He took sums of money which I esteemed to be rightly due to me.",
          "Those esteemed to have higher qualifications were appointed as leaders.",
          "He esteemed himself the luckiest man in the world when she agreed to marry him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "respect for or a high opinion of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "We held them in high/low esteem (= We respected them a lot/very little)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "respect for or a good opinion of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She has long been held in high esteem by the bankers who know her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to respect someone or have a good opinion of them:",
        "examples": [
          "Her work is highly esteemed by all her colleagues."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "esteemed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "highly respected:",
        "examples": [
          "It is my honor to introduce our esteemed senator."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ester": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical compound produced by a reaction between an acid and an alcohol, in which the hydrogen of the acid has been replaced by an alkyl group of atoms :",
        "examples": [
          "Simple organic substances such as esters, ketones and acids can be converted to hydrocarbon fuels.",
          "Esters can have quite a powerful sweet smell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of several substances produced by a reaction between an acid and an alcohol",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "estimate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Government sources estimate a long-term 50 percent increase in rail fares.",
          "They estimate (that) the journey will take at least two weeks.",
          "[ + question word ] It was difficult to estimate how many trees had been destroyed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a guess of what the size, value, amount, cost, etc. of something might be:",
        "examples": [
          "estimate of The number of people who applied for the course was 120 compared with an initial estimate of between 50 and 100.",
          "estimate for We'll accept the lowest of three estimates for the building work.",
          "conservative estimate Conservative (= low) estimates put his salary at about $4 million a year.",
          "rough estimate You'll need to make a rough (= not exact) estimate of how much all this is going to cost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judgment or calculation of approximately how large or how great something is:",
        "examples": [
          "I can only make a rough estimate (= an amount that is not exact) of how many people will attend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An estimate is also a statement of the likely cost of building something or doing some other work.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to guess the size, cost, etc., of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We estimated his wealth at $500 million.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] Doctors estimate (that) he has a 70 percent chance of recovering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say what you believe the cost, size, value, etc. of something is, although you do not know for certain:",
        "examples": [
          "estimate how much/many We should be able to estimate how many customers we will have each month.",
          "Several online calculators allow you to estimate your carbon emissions.",
          "estimate that sth Some analysts estimate that about a quarter of career-track hires in recent years have been women.",
          "estimate sth to be sth The knock-on economic benefit is estimated to be about 1200 jobs.",
          "estimate sth at sth Global oil reserves were estimated at 1,000 billion barrels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a guess as to what the size, value, amount, etc. of something might be:",
        "examples": [
          "make/give/provide an estimate (of sth) Please provide an estimate of the increased cost for your business per annum.",
          "The estimates are based on a survey done in the early 1990s, so may no longer be accurate.",
          "The best estimate puts the total number of sales at about 1,000.",
          "a preliminary/initial/early estimate",
          "rough/accurate estimate At a rough estimate, three-quarters of the farms listed are working farms.",
          "a conservative/realistic/reasonable estimate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement for a possible customer about how much a piece of work should cost:",
        "examples": [
          "give sb/provide/prepare an estimate He will compile the specifications, draw up plans, and prepare an estimate.",
          "ask for/obtain an estimate (for sth) We can offer advice on how to obtain estimates for minor repairs.",
          "If it is discovered that the cost will be greater than originally estimated, a revised estimate may then be sent to you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "estimated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "roughly calculated or approximate:",
        "examples": [
          "estimated cost The bridge was begun five years ago and the estimated cost has already doubled.",
          "estimated value The collection has fetched three times its estimated value at auction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when saying what the cost, size, value, etc. of something is believed to be, although it is not known for certain:",
        "examples": [
          "The business is worth an estimated $250 million.",
          "The estimated cost of the building project is well over £1 million."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "estimates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Government sources estimate a long-term 50 percent increase in rail fares.",
          "They estimate (that) the journey will take at least two weeks.",
          "[ + question word ] It was difficult to estimate how many trees had been destroyed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a guess of what the size, value, amount, cost, etc. of something might be:",
        "examples": [
          "estimate of The number of people who applied for the course was 120 compared with an initial estimate of between 50 and 100.",
          "estimate for We'll accept the lowest of three estimates for the building work.",
          "conservative estimate Conservative (= low) estimates put his salary at about $4 million a year.",
          "rough estimate You'll need to make a rough (= not exact) estimate of how much all this is going to cost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judgment or calculation of approximately how large or how great something is:",
        "examples": [
          "I can only make a rough estimate (= an amount that is not exact) of how many people will attend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An estimate is also a statement of the likely cost of building something or doing some other work.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to guess the size, cost, etc., of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We estimated his wealth at $500 million.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] Doctors estimate (that) he has a 70 percent chance of recovering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say what you believe the cost, size, value, etc. of something is, although you do not know for certain:",
        "examples": [
          "estimate how much/many We should be able to estimate how many customers we will have each month.",
          "Several online calculators allow you to estimate your carbon emissions.",
          "estimate that sth Some analysts estimate that about a quarter of career-track hires in recent years have been women.",
          "estimate sth to be sth The knock-on economic benefit is estimated to be about 1200 jobs.",
          "estimate sth at sth Global oil reserves were estimated at 1,000 billion barrels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a guess as to what the size, value, amount, etc. of something might be:",
        "examples": [
          "make/give/provide an estimate (of sth) Please provide an estimate of the increased cost for your business per annum.",
          "The estimates are based on a survey done in the early 1990s, so may no longer be accurate.",
          "The best estimate puts the total number of sales at about 1,000.",
          "a preliminary/initial/early estimate",
          "rough/accurate estimate At a rough estimate, three-quarters of the farms listed are working farms.",
          "a conservative/realistic/reasonable estimate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement for a possible customer about how much a piece of work should cost:",
        "examples": [
          "give sb/provide/prepare an estimate He will compile the specifications, draw up plans, and prepare an estimate.",
          "ask for/obtain an estimate (for sth) We can offer advice on how to obtain estimates for minor repairs.",
          "If it is discovered that the cost will be greater than originally estimated, a revised estimate may then be sent to you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "estimating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Government sources estimate a long-term 50 percent increase in rail fares.",
          "They estimate (that) the journey will take at least two weeks.",
          "[ + question word ] It was difficult to estimate how many trees had been destroyed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "estimation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "your opinion of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "in someone’s estimation In my estimation a lot of other banks are going to have the same problem.",
          "He sank in my estimation (= my opinion of him fell) when I saw how he treated his wife.",
          "She went up in my estimation after her handling of that incident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a guess or calculation about the cost, size, value, etc. of something:",
        "examples": [
          "computer-aided estimations",
          "estimation of the cost"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "judgment; opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "The first novel was successful, whereas the second, in my estimation, was not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "your opinion of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "in sb's estimation In my estimation a lot of other banks are going to have the same problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a guess about the cost, size, value, etc. of something:",
        "examples": [
          "computer-aided estimations",
          "an estimation of the cost"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "estranged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an estranged husband or wife is not now living with the person they are married to:",
        "examples": [
          "his estranged wife"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are estranged from your family or friends, you have had a serious argument with them and are no longer friendly with them:",
        "examples": [
          "estranged from It's sad to see someone estranged from their parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking interest in and no longer close or friendly with someone, esp. a family member or friend",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "estrogen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female hormone (= chemical substance produced in the body) that is important in sexual development and that causes changes in the uterus",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eta": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for estimated time of arrival: the time you expect to arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "What's your ETA?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for estimated time of arrival: the time you expect to arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll call you when my flight lands and give you an ETA."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "etcetera": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "and other similar things",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "etched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut a pattern, picture, etc. into a smooth surface, especially on metal or glass, using acid or a sharp instrument:",
        "examples": [
          "He etched his name on a piece of glass."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eternal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lasting forever or for a very long time:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is engaged in the eternal search for a product that will lead the market.",
          "Will you two never stop your eternal arguing!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lasting forever, or seeming to be without end:",
        "examples": [
          "They swore eternal loyalty to each other."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eternally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that lasts forever or for a very long time:",
        "examples": [
          "the eternally changing seasons",
          "eternally weary/sad/cheerful",
          "eternally grateful I'd be eternally grateful if you could arrange it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eternity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "time that never ends or that has no limits:",
        "examples": [
          "Religions gain some of their worldly power by claiming they have the key to eternity (= life that never ends).",
          "for eternity They haven't been given these rights for eternity - they should justify having them just like most other people have to.",
          "for all eternity They were branded as bigots and condemned for all eternity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very long time:",
        "examples": [
          "seem like an eternity The movie went on for what seemed like an eternity.",
          "For the first time in what seemed like an eternity, she had the chance to rest.",
          "Nine months is a long time for anyone, but it's an eternity for the very young.",
          "In the world of politics, three weeks is an eternity.",
          "We waited for an eternity for the concert to begin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "time that never ends:",
        "examples": [
          "At her age, even a few months can seem like an eternity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ethanol": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical compound that is a type of alcohol",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a colorless alcohol made from grain and sugar that is volatile (= easily changes to a gas) and burns easily, and is used in medicines and other substances and in alcoholic drinks",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ether": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a clear liquid used, especially in the past, as an anaesthetic to make people sleep before a medical operation:",
        "examples": [
          "Ether anaesthesia was introduced in 1846.",
          "Police said he drugged her with ether and handcuffed her to a wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sky or the air, especially considered as being full of radio waves:",
        "examples": [
          "Mobile smartphones allow users to see each other as they talk over the ether.",
          "A few years ago, we sent purchase orders through the mail rather than the ether of a computer network."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a colorless liquid used, esp. in the past, to put people to sleep before an operation",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ethereal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very light and delicate, especially in a way that does not seem to come from the real, physical world:",
        "examples": [
          "ethereal beauty",
          "an ethereal being",
          "High, echoing string sounds give an ethereal quality to the music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely light and delicate, as if not of this world:",
        "examples": [
          "ethereal music",
          "an ethereal beauty"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ethic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system of accepted beliefs that control behaviour, especially such a system based on morals:",
        "examples": [
          "The ethics of journalism are much debated.",
          "code of ethics He said he was bound by a scientist's code of ethics.",
          "breach of ethics Publication of the article was a breach of ethics.",
          "The children learned an ethic of hard work from their parents.",
          "The organization had an ethic of fair play and public service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of what is morally right and what is not:",
        "examples": [
          "He took a broad range of courses in sociology, religion, ethics, political thought and more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of accepted beliefs that control behavior, esp. such a system based on morals:",
        "examples": [
          "Our school promotes an ethic of service to the community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of accepted rules about behaviour, based on what is considered right and wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "business/professional ethics It would be contrary to business ethics to refuse her insurance cover.",
          "A coach is required to comply with the National Governing Body's code of ethics.",
          "We promote an ethic of cooperation and social reciprocity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ethical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "ethical and legal issues",
          "the ethical dilemmas surrounding genetic research"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "morally right:",
        "examples": [
          "ethical practice/trading",
          "a medical procedure that most people believe to be ethical"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An ethical company operates in a way that tries not to cause social or environmental harm; an ethical investment is money that is put into a company like this:",
        "examples": [
          "We are committed to ethical business practices.",
          "She is part of a growing movement known as ethical investing.",
          "They claim to be the only UK investment adviser dealing exclusively in green and ethical funds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "morally right:",
        "examples": [
          "ethical behaviour/conduct The awards recognize companies, individuals, and nonprofit organizations for ethical behavior.",
          "ethical practice/trading",
          "Is it ethical to recruit healthcare workers from developing countries experiencing shortages?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "a consultant on legal and ethical issues",
          "the ethical dilemmas surrounding genetic research"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ethically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is morally right or that relates to moral principles:",
        "examples": [
          "He encouraged his students to think for themselves and to act morally and ethically.",
          "This action is ethically questionable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ethics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the study of what is morally right and what is not:",
        "examples": [
          "He took a broad range of courses in sociology, religion, ethics, political thought and more.",
          "We studied that case in our ethics class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of what is morally right and wrong, or a set of beliefs about what is morally right and wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "They’re completely lacking in ethics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ethiopia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in East Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ethiopian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Ethiopia or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Ethiopia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ethnic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating or belonging to a group of people who can be seen as distinct (= different) because they have a shared culture, tradition, language, history, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "ethnic origin A question on ethnic origin was included in the census.",
          "ethnic group They are the second largest ethnic group in Kenya.",
          "ethnic mix The factory's workforce reflects the ethnic mix from which it draws its labour.",
          "They are ethnic Hungarians (= whose families originally come from Hungary) living in Romania."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "seen as different or interesting because of coming from a culture or tradition that is not Western :",
        "examples": [
          "ethnic food",
          "ethnic costume"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a person belonging to an ethnic minority (= a group of people living in a country where most people are from a different group)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or characteristic of a large group of people who have the same national, racial, or cultural origins, and who usually speak the same language:",
        "examples": [
          "an ethnic neighborhood",
          "She loves ethnic foods, especially Ethiopian and Japanese."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a race or national group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory's workforce reflects the ethnic mix of the local population."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from a different race, or interesting because characteristic of an ethnic group which is very different from those that are common in western culture:",
        "examples": [
          "ethnic food/costumes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ethnically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to someone's ethnicity (= the fact of belonging to a large group of people with a shared culture, language, history, set of traditions, etc.):",
        "examples": [
          "ethnically related communities",
          "My father, who is ethnically Chinese, was born in the UK."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ethos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the set of beliefs, ideas, etc. about the social behaviour and relationships of a person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "national ethos",
          "working-class ethos",
          "ethos of The ethos of the traditional family firm is being threatened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of moral beliefs, attitudes, habits, etc., that are characteristic of a person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "Violence is part of their ethos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of beliefs, ideas, etc. about the behaviour and relationships of a person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "Most companies have a corporate ethos .",
          "The new firm's ethos is brash, fiercely ambitious, and decidedly cutting-edge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "etiquette": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the set of rules or customs that control accepted behaviour in particular social groups or social situations:",
        "examples": [
          "social etiquette Social etiquette dictates that men cannot sit while women are standing.",
          "Diplomatic etiquette forbids calling for the death of a national leader."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of rules or customs that control accepted behavior in particular social groups or social situations",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of rules that helps people understand how they should behave in particular business or professional situations:",
        "examples": [
          "A report into corporate culture in Britain highlights how there has been a decline in all areas of business etiquette."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eu": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for European Union",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Europe: used by some European companies in their internet address instead of .com:",
        "examples": [
          "The European Union launched the .eu domain name for European businesses to use as a competitor to .com."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the European Union: an organization, known until 1993 as the European Community, through which the governments of its member countries make social, political, and economic decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "In March 2004, the EU imposed tariffs on American goods.",
          "EU leaders/proposals/directives",
          "EU nationals/member states/countries"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eulogies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a speech, piece of writing, poem, etc. containing great praise, especially for someone who recently died or retired from work:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the most self-effacing of men - the last thing he would have relished was a eulogy.",
          "eulogy to The song was a eulogy to the joys of travelling.",
          "give the eulogy He gave the eulogy at his father's funeral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a speech or piece of writing containing great praise, esp. for someone who has recently died:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He delivered the eulogy at his father’s funeral."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eulogy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a speech, piece of writing, poem, etc. containing great praise, especially for someone who recently died or retired from work:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the most self-effacing of men - the last thing he would have relished was a eulogy.",
          "eulogy to The song was a eulogy to the joys of travelling.",
          "give the eulogy He gave the eulogy at his father's funeral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a speech or piece of writing containing great praise, esp. for someone who has recently died:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He delivered the eulogy at his father’s funeral."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "euphemism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase used to avoid saying an unpleasant or offensive word:",
        "examples": [
          "euphemism for \"Senior citizen\" is a euphemism for \"old person\".",
          "I would rather you say what you mean than resort to euphemisms.",
          "The article made so much use of euphemism that often its meaning was unclear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of a word or phrase to avoid saying another word or phrase that may be unpleasant or offensive, or the word or phrase used:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The phrase “left to pursue other interests” is a euphemism for “fired.”"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "euphoria": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extreme happiness, sometimes more than is reasonable in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "state of euphoria They were in a state of euphoria for days after they won the prize.",
          "The drug produces a feeling of euphoria."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of extreme happiness or confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "We were caught up in the euphoria of the moment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eureka": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you have been successful in something you were trying to do:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Eureka!\" she shouted as the engine started."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "euro": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the unit of money used in most European Union countries:",
        "examples": [
          "You can usually find a hotel for €70 a night.",
          "I need to change my pounds into euros.",
          "a 20-euro note"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the value of the euro, used in comparing the values of different types of money from around the world:",
        "examples": [
          "the euro falls against The euro fell against (= was worth less compared to) the pound today.",
          "the euro rises against The euro rose against (= was worth more compared to) the yen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the European Union:",
        "examples": [
          "the Euro elections",
          "a Euro-MP (= a Member of the European Parliament)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to Europe:",
        "examples": [
          "Europop (= modern, young people's music from Europe)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the basic unit of money of the European Union",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the European Union:",
        "examples": [
          "Many discussions have failed because they were viewed as too American or Eurocentric."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to Europe:",
        "examples": [
          "Euro-Asian collaboration"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as part of the name of a currency to show that it is kept or traded in a foreign country:",
        "examples": [
          "Eurodollars/Euroyen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the unit of money used in most countries in the European Union:",
        "examples": [
          "The company said that the bonds would be issued in euros."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "this currency when traded against other currencies:",
        "examples": [
          "The euro rose to another record high against the dollar this week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "europe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the continent that is to the east of the Atlantic Ocean, to the north of the Mediterranean, and to the west of Asia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the European Union",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the continent of Europe without including the UK",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the world's continents:",
        "examples": [
          "Discount airlines in Europe are buying lots of new planes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the European Union:",
        "examples": [
          "The party's position on Europe remains in question."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "european": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Europe or its people:",
        "examples": [
          "a European city",
          "European history"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Europe:",
        "examples": [
          "a party of Europeans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a person) of or coming from Europe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or from Europe or the European Union:",
        "examples": [
          "A slowdown in European growth has prompted investors to switch away from the euro."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "europeans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Europe or its people:",
        "examples": [
          "a European city",
          "European history"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Europe:",
        "examples": [
          "a party of Europeans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a person) of or coming from Europe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or from Europe or the European Union:",
        "examples": [
          "A slowdown in European growth has prompted investors to switch away from the euro."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "euros": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the unit of money used in most European Union countries:",
        "examples": [
          "You can usually find a hotel for €70 a night.",
          "I need to change my pounds into euros.",
          "a 20-euro note"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the value of the euro, used in comparing the values of different types of money from around the world:",
        "examples": [
          "the euro falls against The euro fell against (= was worth less compared to) the pound today.",
          "the euro rises against The euro rose against (= was worth more compared to) the yen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the European Union:",
        "examples": [
          "the Euro elections",
          "a Euro-MP (= a Member of the European Parliament)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to Europe:",
        "examples": [
          "Europop (= modern, young people's music from Europe)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the basic unit of money of the European Union",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the European Union:",
        "examples": [
          "Many discussions have failed because they were viewed as too American or Eurocentric."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to Europe:",
        "examples": [
          "Euro-Asian collaboration"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as part of the name of a currency to show that it is kept or traded in a foreign country:",
        "examples": [
          "Eurodollars/Euroyen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the unit of money used in most countries in the European Union:",
        "examples": [
          "The company said that the bonds would be issued in euros."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "this currency when traded against other currencies:",
        "examples": [
          "The euro rose to another record high against the dollar this week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ev": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for electric vehicle: a vehicle that runs on electricity, usually one that does not use any other source of power:",
        "examples": [
          "The limited range of an EV was a serious problem at the time.",
          "Electric vehicles, whether HEVs or pure EVs, are the way of the future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "evacuate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe:",
        "examples": [
          "The police evacuated the village shortly before the explosion.",
          "be evacuated from A thousand people were evacuated from their homes following the floods.",
          "When toxic fumes began to drift toward our homes, we were told to evacuate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to empty something of its contents, especially the bowels:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse evacuated its bowels all over the path.",
          "products that stimulate the bowel to evacuate its contents"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove people from a dangerous place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Residents were ordered to evacuate the area before the hurricane made landfall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Evacuate means to remove something, esp. a gas or liquid, from a container.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move people or to be moved from a dangerous place to somewhere safe:",
        "examples": [
          "be evacuated from sth",
          "Fire broke out and all staff were evacuated from the building."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evacuated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe:",
        "examples": [
          "The police evacuated the village shortly before the explosion.",
          "be evacuated from A thousand people were evacuated from their homes following the floods.",
          "When toxic fumes began to drift toward our homes, we were told to evacuate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to empty something of its contents, especially the bowels:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse evacuated its bowels all over the path.",
          "products that stimulate the bowel to evacuate its contents"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evacuating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe:",
        "examples": [
          "The police evacuated the village shortly before the explosion.",
          "be evacuated from A thousand people were evacuated from their homes following the floods.",
          "When toxic fumes began to drift toward our homes, we were told to evacuate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to empty something of its contents, especially the bowels:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse evacuated its bowels all over the path.",
          "products that stimulate the bowel to evacuate its contents"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evacuation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of moving people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe:",
        "examples": [
          "The evacuation of civilians remains out of the question while the fighting continues.",
          "The first evacuations came ten days after the disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of emptying something of its contents, especially the bowels:",
        "examples": [
          "Fear can cause an involuntary evacuation of the bowels.",
          "A laxative stimulates the evacuation of intestinal contents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of moving people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe:",
        "examples": [
          "an evacuation plan/map/procedure",
          "building/office/emergency evacuation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evacuations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of moving people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe:",
        "examples": [
          "The evacuation of civilians remains out of the question while the fighting continues.",
          "The first evacuations came ten days after the disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of emptying something of its contents, especially the bowels:",
        "examples": [
          "Fear can cause an involuntary evacuation of the bowels.",
          "A laxative stimulates the evacuation of intestinal contents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of moving people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe:",
        "examples": [
          "an evacuation plan/map/procedure",
          "building/office/emergency evacuation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to avoid or escape from someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The police have assured the public that the escaped prisoners will not evade recapture for long.",
          "She leaned forward to kiss him but he evaded her by pretending to sneeze.",
          "An Olympic gold medal is the only thing that has evaded her in her remarkable career.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] He can't evade doing military service forever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally not talk about something or not answer something:",
        "examples": [
          "Just give me an answer and stop evading the question!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid something unpleasant or unwanted, or to manage not to do (something that should be done):",
        "examples": [
          "She’s trying to evade my questions.",
          "He was convicted of evading taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally avoid doing or dealing with something that is your duty or responsbility:",
        "examples": [
          "evade taxes/fees/fares",
          "evade the issue/question Critics say the government is still evading the issue of healthcare."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evaded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid or escape from someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The police have assured the public that the escaped prisoners will not evade recapture for long.",
          "She leaned forward to kiss him but he evaded her by pretending to sneeze.",
          "An Olympic gold medal is the only thing that has evaded her in her remarkable career.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] He can't evade doing military service forever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally not talk about something or not answer something:",
        "examples": [
          "Just give me an answer and stop evading the question!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid or escape from someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The police have assured the public that the escaped prisoners will not evade recapture for long.",
          "She leaned forward to kiss him but he evaded her by pretending to sneeze.",
          "An Olympic gold medal is the only thing that has evaded her in her remarkable career.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] He can't evade doing military service forever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally not talk about something or not answer something:",
        "examples": [
          "Just give me an answer and stop evading the question!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evaluate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something:",
        "examples": [
          "It's impossible to evaluate these results without knowing more about the research methods employed.",
          "[ + question word ] We shall need to evaluate how the new material stands up to wear and tear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors evaluate the patient’s condition.",
          "[ + question word ] Have they evaluated what their next step is?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge the quality, importance, amount, or value of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "evaluate sb on sth Employees will be evaluated on their performance, attendance, and team skills.",
          "evaluate sth's/sb's effectiveness/impact/performance The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the training programme."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evaluated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something:",
        "examples": [
          "It's impossible to evaluate these results without knowing more about the research methods employed.",
          "[ + question word ] We shall need to evaluate how the new material stands up to wear and tear."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evaluating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something:",
        "examples": [
          "It's impossible to evaluate these results without knowing more about the research methods employed.",
          "[ + question word ] We shall need to evaluate how the new material stands up to wear and tear."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evaluation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Evaluation of this new treatment cannot take place until all the data has been collected.",
          "Part of the rankings include evaluations by three administrators of other colleges in the same category."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of judging something's quality, importance, or value, or a report that includes this information:",
        "examples": [
          "get/give/offer an evaluation Before filing for bankruptcy, it is advisable to get an evaluation done by a bankruptcy attorney.",
          "a free evaluation Find out how much your property is worth with our free real estate evaluation!",
          "evaluation of sth Based on its evaluation of market conditions, the company had decided not to repurchase shares at this time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of trying a new computer system or program in order to decide whether to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "evaluation version/edition Click here to download a free evaluation version of our software, valid for a 30-day trial period."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evaluations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Evaluation of this new treatment cannot take place until all the data has been collected.",
          "Part of the rankings include evaluations by three administrators of other colleges in the same category."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of judging something's quality, importance, or value, or a report that includes this information:",
        "examples": [
          "get/give/offer an evaluation Before filing for bankruptcy, it is advisable to get an evaluation done by a bankruptcy attorney.",
          "a free evaluation Find out how much your property is worth with our free real estate evaluation!",
          "evaluation of sth Based on its evaluation of market conditions, the company had decided not to repurchase shares at this time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of trying a new computer system or program in order to decide whether to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "evaluation version/edition Click here to download a free evaluation version of our software, valid for a 30-day trial period."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evangelical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to one of the Protestant Churches or Christian groups that believes that the teaching of the Bible and persuading other people to join them is extremely important:",
        "examples": [
          "the Evangelical movement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having very strong beliefs and often trying to persuade other people to have the same beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "Why is it that people who've given up smoking become so evangelical and intolerant of other smokers?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who belongs to one of the Protestant Churches or Christian groups that believes that the teaching of the Bible and persuading other people to join them is extremely important:",
        "examples": [
          "The new Archbishop is an evangelical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "according to the teachings of the Christian religion and gospels, or relating to Christian groups that believe in the importance of the Bible, acceptance of God, and salvation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of an evangelical group",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "evangelist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who tries to persuade people to become Christians, often by travelling around and organizing religious meetings:",
        "examples": [
          "In Texas she became involved with Christian evangelists.",
          "The evangelist wanted to preach at the Charlotte Coliseum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who often talks about how good they think something is, and tries to persuade you to have the same opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "evangelist for He is an evangelist not just for his product but for the way his product is delivered.",
          "Internet evangelists have touted \"home networking\" for years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the writers of the four books in the Bible about Jesus Christ",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who speaks in public and tries to persuade people to become Christians, esp. in the past by traveling and holding religious meetings",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "evaporate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause a liquid to change to a gas, especially by heating:",
        "examples": [
          "The high concentration of sugars forms a syrup when the sap evaporates.",
          "Plants keep cool during the summer by evaporating water from their leaves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "Halfway through the movie reality evaporates and we enter a world of pure fantasy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a liquid to change to a gas, esp. by heating:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Some water evaporates to form clouds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something such as a feeling or problem evaporates, it disappears:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The issue of global warming is not just going to evaporate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evaporated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a liquid to change to a gas, especially by heating:",
        "examples": [
          "The high concentration of sugars forms a syrup when the sap evaporates.",
          "Plants keep cool during the summer by evaporating water from their leaves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "Halfway through the movie reality evaporates and we enter a world of pure fantasy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evasion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of avoiding something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Her speech was full of excuses and evasions and never properly addressed the issue.",
          "tax evasion He is currently serving a three-year prison sentence for tax evasion (= illegally not paying tax)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of avoiding something unpleasant or unwanted:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] tax evasion",
          "[ C ] a political speech full of evasions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of intentionally avoiding doing something that you have a duty or responsibility to do:",
        "examples": [
          "tax/fare/duty evasion The former accountant was charged with multiple counts of tax evasion.",
          "evasion of sth This was a clear evasion of responsibility on his part."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evasive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "answering questions in a way that is not direct or clear, especially because you do not want to give an honest answer:",
        "examples": [
          "The Minister was her usual evasive self, skilfully dodging reporters' questions about her possible resignation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done to avoid something bad happening:",
        "examples": [
          "evasive action By the time the pilot realized how close the plane was to the building, it was too late to take evasive action.",
          "Drivers had to make sudden evasive manoeuvres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done in order to avoid something:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you being deliberately evasive?",
          "The pilot had to take evasive action to avoid the other plane."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the day or period before an important event:",
        "examples": [
          "on the eve of Mrs Clayton was speaking to Arab journalists in Paris on the eve of her visit to Egypt.",
          "Christmas Eve Where did you spend Christmas Eve?",
          "New Year's Eve Sheena always throws a party on New Year's Eve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the evening",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first woman, according to the biblical story of how the world was made",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the evening or day before a holiday, or the period immediately before an important event:",
        "examples": [
          "New Year’s Eve",
          "the eve of the election"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of the day between the end of the afternoon and night:",
        "examples": [
          "a chilly evening",
          "evening off I work in a restaurant and only get one evening off a week.",
          "Thank you for such an enjoyable evening.",
          "on Friday evenings I always go to see a movie on Friday evenings.",
          "in the evenings In the evenings, I like to relax.",
          "this evening I'm working late this evening.",
          "tomorrow evening What are you doing tomorrow evening?",
          "all evening It poured down all evening and most of the night as well.",
          "in the evening What time do you usually get home in the evening?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly way of greeting someone when you meet them in the evening:",
        "examples": [
          "Evening, Tom! Where are you off to?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the day between the afternoon and the night:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We always go to the movies on Friday evenings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evenings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the evening:",
        "examples": [
          "What time do you get home evenings?",
          "I work evenings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evenly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you say something evenly, you speak without showing emotion in your voice although you are angry or not satisfied in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "\"We are not terrorists,\" he said evenly. \"We are freedom fighters.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or into equal amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Divide the mixture evenly between the baking pans.",
          "Congress is still evenly divided on the issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a continuous or regular way:",
        "examples": [
          "She breathed evenly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To say something evenly is to speak without showing emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "\"You have no right to do that,\" he said evenly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or into equal amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Divide the mixture evenly between the two pans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to show that something is surprising, unusual, unexpected, or extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't even know where it is.",
          "Everyone I know likes the smell of bacon - even Mike does and he's a vegetarian.",
          "We were all on time - even Chris and he's usually late for everything.",
          "It's a very difficult job - it might even take a year to finish it.",
          "\"I never cry.\" \"Not even when you hurt yourself really badly?\"",
          "Even with a load of electronic gadgetry, you still need some musical ability to write a successful song."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the same time as:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to reason with him, but even as I started to explain what had happened he stood up to leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that if something is the case or not, the result is the same:",
        "examples": [
          "Even if you take a taxi, you'll still miss your train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "despite something:",
        "examples": [
          "I've thought about it so much, but even now I can't believe how lucky I was to survive the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "despite what has just been said:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a terrible headache, but even so I went to the concert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "although:",
        "examples": [
          "Even though he left school at 16, he still managed to become prime minister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize a comparison:",
        "examples": [
          "The next 36 hours will be even colder with snow showers becoming more widespread.",
          "Any devaluation of the pound would make it even more difficult to keep inflation low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you want to be more exact or detailed about something you have just said:",
        "examples": [
          "I find some of his habits somewhat unpleasant, disgusting even.",
          "She has always been very kind to me, even generous on occasion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "flat and smooth, or on the same level:",
        "examples": [
          "We resurfaced the floor because it wasn't even."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuous or regular:",
        "examples": [
          "You should try to work at an even rate instead of taking it easy one day and working flat out the next."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equal or equally balanced:",
        "examples": [
          "Both sides played well - it was a very even contest.",
          "Halfway through the tournament they were even, but then Woods drew ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equally likely to happen as to not happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The chances of her getting the job are about evens.",
          "the odds are even On a coin toss, the odds are even.",
          "He puts the odds (= chances) of escaping at better than even."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a situation in which you risk money on something where the risk is equally balanced, and will pay back twice the amount of money that is paid if it is successful:",
        "examples": [
          "an even bet",
          "even money If I were betting I'd take even money on United."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "forming a whole number that can be divided exactly by two:",
        "examples": [
          "6 is an even number and 7 is an odd number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make two things equal:",
        "examples": [
          "The new help for female-owned businesses should help to even things a little.",
          "That result evens the series at two games apiece.",
          "even the score United pressed forward in an attempt to even the score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equal or equally balanced:",
        "examples": [
          "The class has a pretty even mix of boys and girls.",
          "I bought the tickets, so if you pay for dinner we’ll be even (= you will not owe me any money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuous or regular:",
        "examples": [
          "We walked at an even pace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "flat and smooth, or on the same level:",
        "examples": [
          "The snow was even with the kitchen doorstep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of numbers) able to be exactly divided by two:",
        "examples": [
          "The result should be an even number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize a comparison or the unexpected or extreme characteristic of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Even smart people can make mistakes.",
          "She never cried – not even when she was badly hurt.",
          "Even with a good education, you need some common sense to get ahead.",
          "The new service is one of the most useful and popular on the Web. Even better, it's free to use."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you want to be more exact or detailed about something you have just said:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d like to get a place in the Rocky Mountains, maybe Colorado or Montana – Idaho even."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make equal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Tonight’s win evens their record at 6-6.",
          "[ M ] They won the next night to even up the score.",
          "[ M ] Taking me to the movies isn’t going to even things out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening in a smooth, gradual, and regular way instead of changing a lot or changing suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "an even rate/pace Share prices are continuing to rise at an even rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fair and equal:",
        "examples": [
          "an even trade/deal Both parties considered the exchange an even trade, with each property valued at $1.7 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a number that ends in 0, not more or less than that number:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Will you sell it for $45?\" \"Make it an even fifty and you got a deal.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to stay even and regular, and not change suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "get back/stay/keep on an even keel Investors are hoping the new board will help share prices get back on an even keel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "event": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "anything that happens, especially something important or unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "sporting event This year's Olympic Games will be the biggest ever sporting event.",
          "sports event This year's Olympic Games will be the biggest ever sports event.",
          "social event Susannah's party was the social event of the year.",
          "series of events The police are trying to determine the series of events that led up to the murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of races or competitions:",
        "examples": [
          "The women's 200 metre event will be followed by the men's 100 metres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize that what happened was not what you expected:",
        "examples": [
          "We had expected to arrive an hour late, but in the event we were early."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "In the event of a strike, the army will take over responsibility for firefighting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "whatever happens:",
        "examples": [
          "I might go home next month, but in any event, I'll be home for Christmas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in either of two situations:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't decide whether to accept the New York or the Chicago job, but in either event I'll have to move."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if that happens:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a possibility of my flight being delayed. In that event I'll phone to let you know."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that happens, esp. something important or unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "sporting events",
          "a charity/fundraising event",
          "political/world events",
          "She later gave me her version of events."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An event is also one particular group of outcomes (= results) among all possible outcomes when experimenting with probability (= the likelihood of something happening).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An event is also one of a set of races or competitions:",
        "examples": [
          "the women’s 200-meter event"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that is planned for a special purpose and usually involves a lot of people, for example, a meeting, party, trade show, or conference:",
        "examples": [
          "manage/plan/organize an event The marketing team is organizing an event for their new product launch.",
          "a promotional/publicity/marketing event",
          "industry/trade/corporate events"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eventful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "full of interesting or important events:",
        "examples": [
          "Her time at college was the most eventful period of her life.",
          "We had quite an eventful journey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of important or interesting happenings:",
        "examples": [
          "She led a long and eventful life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "events": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "anything that happens, especially something important or unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "sporting event This year's Olympic Games will be the biggest ever sporting event.",
          "sports event This year's Olympic Games will be the biggest ever sports event.",
          "social event Susannah's party was the social event of the year.",
          "series of events The police are trying to determine the series of events that led up to the murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of races or competitions:",
        "examples": [
          "The women's 200 metre event will be followed by the men's 100 metres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize that what happened was not what you expected:",
        "examples": [
          "We had expected to arrive an hour late, but in the event we were early."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "In the event of a strike, the army will take over responsibility for firefighting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "whatever happens:",
        "examples": [
          "I might go home next month, but in any event, I'll be home for Christmas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in either of two situations:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't decide whether to accept the New York or the Chicago job, but in either event I'll have to move."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if that happens:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a possibility of my flight being delayed. In that event I'll phone to let you know."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that happens, esp. something important or unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "sporting events",
          "a charity/fundraising event",
          "political/world events",
          "She later gave me her version of events."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An event is also one particular group of outcomes (= results) among all possible outcomes when experimenting with probability (= the likelihood of something happening).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An event is also one of a set of races or competitions:",
        "examples": [
          "the women’s 200-meter event"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that is planned for a special purpose and usually involves a lot of people, for example, a meeting, party, trade show, or conference:",
        "examples": [
          "manage/plan/organize an event The marketing team is organizing an event for their new product launch.",
          "a promotional/publicity/marketing event",
          "industry/trade/corporate events"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eventual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or existing at a later time or at the end, especially after a lot of effort, problems, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The Dukes were the eventual winners of the competition.",
          "Although the original budget for the project was $1 billion, the eventual cost is likely to be 50 percent higher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening at a later time or as a result at the end:",
        "examples": [
          "The eventual cost of the new facility has not been revealed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eventuality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something unpleasant or unexpected that might happen or exist in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "every eventuality We've tried to anticipate the most likely problems, but it's impossible to be prepared for every eventuality.",
          "any eventuality I'm looking for a travel insurance policy that will cover me for any eventuality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a possible happening or result:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought I could cope with any eventuality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eventually": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the end, especially after a long time or a lot of effort, problems, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Although she had been ill for a long time, it still came as a shock when she eventually died.",
          "It might take him ages but he'll do it eventually."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "everest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the highest mountain on earth, situated on the border between Nepal and Tibet in the west of China",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "evergreen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An evergreen plant, bush, or tree has leaves for the whole year.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "always seeming fresh or remaining popular:",
        "examples": [
          "that evergreen TV series \"Friends\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant, bush, or tree that has leaves for the whole year",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a plant, bush, or tree) having leaves for the whole year",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a legal agreement that will automatically renew (= start again) unless one of the people or businesses involved officially ends it:",
        "examples": [
          "evergreen clause/provision/agreement An important goal for every agent is an “evergreen” clause which provides for continuing commissions after an agreement ends.",
          "Evergreen letters of credit may be rolled over indefinitely until the issuing bank provides a written notice of its final expiration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "everlasting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lasting forever or for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish someone would invent an everlasting light bulb.",
          "Their contributions to science have earned them an everlasting place in history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lasting forever, or continuing for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "To his everlasting credit, he’s the only one who said it was wrong."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "everyday": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "ordinary, typical, or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "everyday life the everyday lives of ordinary Russian citizens",
          "everyday occurrence Death was an everyday occurrence during the Civil War."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ordinary, typical, or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie is about the everyday lives of working mothers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "everywhere": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to, at, or in all places or the whole of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "His children go everywhere with him.",
          "Everywhere looks so grey and depressing in winter.",
          "I looked everywhere for my keys.",
          "Reasonable people everywhere will be outraged by this atrocity.",
          "everywhere else We had to stay in the sleaziest hotel in town because everywhere else (= all other places) was fully booked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or to every place or part:",
        "examples": [
          "There were stacks of newspapers everywhere in the apartment.",
          "We’ve got relatives in Florida, New Jersey, just about everywhere."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evict": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to leave somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Tenants who fall behind in their rent risk being evicted.",
          "evict someone from somewhere He was evicted from the bar for drunk and disorderly behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to leave a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Long-time residents are being evicted from the buildings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to move out of a property:",
        "examples": [
          "evict sb for sth Landlords have the right to evict tenants for nonpayment of rent.",
          "evict sb from sth The city evicted the store from its original location on Sixth Street to redevelop the area.",
          "have sb evicted Neighbours had him evicted for repeatedly disturbing the peace."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evicted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to leave somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Tenants who fall behind in their rent risk being evicted.",
          "evict someone from somewhere He was evicted from the bar for drunk and disorderly behaviour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eviction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of forcing someone to leave somewhere, especially their home:",
        "examples": [
          "eviction from After falling behind with his mortgage payments, he now faces eviction from his home.",
          "In this economically depressed area, evictions are common."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of forcing someone to move out of a property:",
        "examples": [
          "If the property is sold for redevelopment, hundreds of residents could face eviction.",
          "an eviction notice/order Several of the building's tenants received eviction notices after failing to renew their leases on time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evictions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of forcing someone to leave somewhere, especially their home:",
        "examples": [
          "eviction from After falling behind with his mortgage payments, he now faces eviction from his home.",
          "In this economically depressed area, evictions are common."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of forcing someone to move out of a property:",
        "examples": [
          "If the property is sold for redevelopment, hundreds of residents could face eviction.",
          "an eviction notice/order Several of the building's tenants received eviction notices after failing to renew their leases on time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evidence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "facts, information, documents, etc. that give reason to believe that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "evidence of The police have found no evidence of a terrorist link with the murder.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] There is no scientific evidence to suggest that underwater births are dangerous.",
          "[ + that ] Is there any scientific evidence that a person's character is reflected in their handwriting?",
          "scientific evidence His concerns about food additives are backed up by scientific evidence.",
          "give evidence Several experts are to give evidence on the subject.",
          "circumstantial evidence There is only circumstantial evidence against her, so she is unlikely to be convicted.",
          "documentary evidence Campaigners now have compelling documentary evidence of the human rights abuses that they had been alleging for several years.",
          "fresh evidence Fresh evidence suggests that the statement had been fabricated.",
          "forensic evidence The traces of petrol found on his clothing provided the forensic evidence proving that he had started the fire deliberately.",
          "all the evidence All the evidence points to a substantial rise in traffic over the next few years.",
          "growing evidence There is growing evidence that people whose diets are rich in vitamins are less likely to develop some types of cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide evidence (= facts, information, etc. that give reasons for believing) that something is true or present:",
        "examples": [
          "They are required to have recognized qualifications and to evidence membership of a relevant professional body.",
          "The huge improvement in our service is evidenced by recent customer surveys.",
          "as evidenced by These emails are still circulating, as evidenced by my receiving one just this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that helps to prove that something is or is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "These figures are being given as evidence of economic growth.",
          "The FBI has found no evidence of a crime.",
          "The weight of the evidence is against him.",
          "Juries examine the evidence and decide on the basis of the facts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "objects, documents, official statements, etc. that are used to prove something is true or not true, especially for legal or insurance purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "evidence of/for sth Despite the claims, his insurance adjuster found no evidence of flood damage to his property.",
          "evidence against sb The defendant was released after the prosecutor failed to produce enough evidence against him.",
          "evidence that sth Is there any evidence that the employer has difficulty retaining staff?",
          "give/provide/present evidence Contractors must provide evidence of valid permits before they may begin any work.",
          "consider/examine/hear the evidence A jury has heard all the evidence in this case and rendered its decision.",
          "false/circumstantial/conflicting evidence",
          "admit/allow/accept evidence",
          "growing/mounting/increasing evidence"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evidenced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "supported by evidence (= facts, information, documents, etc. that give reason to believe something is true):",
        "examples": [
          "He should make a properly evidenced victims' compensation claim.",
          "The agreement can be terminated in cases where there is an evidenced inability to maintain the operation of the business.",
          "The willingness of people to help each other in these difficult times is more evidenced every day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evident": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easily seen or understood:",
        "examples": [
          "The full extent of the damage only became evident the following morning.",
          "From the smell it was evident that the drains had been blocked for several days.",
          "evident to Harry's courage during his illness was evident to everyone.",
          "evident in Her love for him was evident in all that she did."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily seen or understood; obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "It quickly became evident that someone had broken in.",
          "Twain’s interest in Adam is evident in all his work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evidentiary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or providing evidence (= reasons for believing that something is or is not true):",
        "examples": [
          "evidentiary hearing An evidentiary hearing to decide whether the case will proceed to trial is expected this week.",
          "He has made these claims without any evidentiary support."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evidently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is easy to see:",
        "examples": [
          "He was evidently upset by the news of the accident.",
          "a thin although evidently pregnant woman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say what people believe is true:",
        "examples": [
          "He had an accident, evidently because he was driving at excessive speed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "morally bad, cruel, or very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "an evil dictator",
          "These people are just evil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the weather or a smell is evil, it is very unpleasant.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very bad and harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "Each new leader would blame his predecessor for all the evils of the past.",
          "Drug addiction is one of today's great social evils.",
          "the lesser of two evils For the sake of long-term peace, the military option is the lesser of two evils (= the less unpleasant of two bad choices).",
          "good and evil the battle between good and evil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being immoral, cruel, or bad, or an act of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a contest between good and evil"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evilly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is or seems evil:",
        "examples": [
          "\"There's nothing you can do to stop me,\" she said, smiling evilly at him.",
          "He looked at her before speaking, his eyes narrowing evilly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evils": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "morally bad, cruel, or very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "an evil dictator",
          "These people are just evil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the weather or a smell is evil, it is very unpleasant.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very bad and harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "Each new leader would blame his predecessor for all the evils of the past.",
          "Drug addiction is one of today's great social evils.",
          "the lesser of two evils For the sake of long-term peace, the military option is the lesser of two evils (= the less unpleasant of two bad choices).",
          "good and evil the battle between good and evil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being immoral, cruel, or bad, or an act of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a contest between good and evil"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evolution": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way in which living things change and develop over millions of years:",
        "examples": [
          "Darwin's theory of evolution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gradual process of change and development:",
        "examples": [
          "the evolution of language"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gradual process of change and development",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Evolution is the process by which the physical characteristics of types of creatures change over time, new types of creatures develop, and others disappear.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gradual process of change and development:",
        "examples": [
          "the evolution of sth The evolution of modern management began in the last decades of the nineteenth century.",
          "evolution from sth to/into sth As CEO he has overseen the company’s evolution from a small agency into a top-rated global firm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evolutionary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the way in which living things develop over millions of years",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving a gradual process of change and development:",
        "examples": [
          "The change has been evolutionary rather than revolutionary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or resulting from the process of evolution",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "developing a product, service, or process by making many gradual changes:",
        "examples": [
          "evolutionary change/progress/development Sustainable business development involves systematically creating a better future through evolutionary changes.",
          "evolutionary innovations"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evolve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "evolve from Did humans evolve from apes?",
          "evolve into The company has evolved over the years into a multi-million dollar organization.",
          "Bacteria are evolving resistance to antibiotics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change or develop gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "These countries are evolving toward more democratic societies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a creature evolves, it changes over time by the process of evolution.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop gradually, or to make someone or something change and develop gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "evolve into sth Over the past three years he has evolved into one of America's most successful restaurant owners.",
          "evolve from sth Many investment management companies have evolved from small entrepreneurial organizations.",
          "We must evolve new strategies to cope with changing markets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evolved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having developed through a gradual process:",
        "examples": [
          "Are humans just an evolved animal?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evolves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "evolve from Did humans evolve from apes?",
          "evolve into The company has evolved over the years into a multi-million dollar organization.",
          "Bacteria are evolving resistance to antibiotics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change or develop gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "These countries are evolving toward more democratic societies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a creature evolves, it changes over time by the process of evolution.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop gradually, or to make someone or something change and develop gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "evolve into sth Over the past three years he has evolved into one of America's most successful restaurant owners.",
          "evolve from sth Many investment management companies have evolved from small entrepreneurial organizations.",
          "We must evolve new strategies to cope with changing markets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "evolving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "evolve from Did humans evolve from apes?",
          "evolve into The company has evolved over the years into a multi-million dollar organization.",
          "Bacteria are evolving resistance to antibiotics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an expression of disgust (= disapproval and dislike):",
        "examples": [
          "Eww - these socks smell!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ex": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Someone's ex is a person who was their wife, husband, or partner in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Is she still in touch with her ex?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that someone is no longer what they were:",
        "examples": [
          "ex-prisoners",
          "ex-policemen",
          "my ex-husband",
          "my ex-girlfriend"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone you are no longer married to",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that someone is no longer in the situation or condition the person had been in; former :",
        "examples": [
          "The governor of Minnesota is an ex-wrestler."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not including a particular amount:",
        "examples": [
          "It only costs £249 ex VAT!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for stating that the price of goods includes transport to a particular place, and then transport arrangements and costs are the buyer's responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "For units to be shipped ex Dublin, the units have to be booked before 1200 on Saturday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean 'not including', to show that a particular right or advantage belongs to the seller and is not included in the sale or price of an investment:",
        "examples": [
          "When a share goes ex-dividend, the purchaser is no longer entitled to receive the company's current dividend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before a job title or relationship to show that someone had that job or relationship in the past but does not have it now:",
        "examples": [
          "He ended up suing his ex-boss for unpaid wages.",
          "an ex-colleague",
          "Formal complaints were made against the ex-chairmen and the ex-chief executive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exact": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in great detail, or complete, correct, or true in every way:",
        "examples": [
          "The exact distance is 1.838 metres.",
          "The exact time of the accident was 2.43 p.m.",
          "to be exact \"I still owe you £7, don't I?\" \"Actually, it's £7.30 to be exact.\"",
          "The exact location of the factory has yet to be decided."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing results that can be described and understood very accurately:",
        "examples": [
          "We all like to think that medicine is an exact science, but that isn't always the case.",
          "Unlike astronomy, astrology cannot be described as an exact science."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing results that can be understood in various ways:",
        "examples": [
          "Diagnosis is not an exact science: two doctors can look at the same test results and come up with a different opinion.",
          "Predicting hurricane location is not an exact science: even with the best technology, the computer models have a margin of error of 80 miles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to demand and get something, sometimes using force or threats:",
        "examples": [
          "to exact revenge on someone",
          "The blackmailers exacted a total of $100,000 from their victims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Heart surgery exacts tremendous skill and concentration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in perfect detail; complete and correct:",
        "examples": [
          "The exact distance is 3.4 miles.",
          "Do you have the exact time?",
          "\"Is it 12 o’clock yet?\" \"It’s 12:03 to be exact.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Exact is sometimes used to increase emphasis on the following word:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s going through the exact same things I went through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to demand and obtain something, sometimes using threats or force:",
        "examples": [
          "to exact revenge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete, correct, or true in every way:",
        "examples": [
          "exact number/amount/price The exact purchase price will depend on the company’s per-share book value on the deal's closing date.",
          "We are going to provide over $50 million, $52 million to be exact, in grants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the correct amount of cash needed to pay for something, and not more or less than the amount needed:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have the exact change? We’re out of quarters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to demand a payment from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Creditors may exact severe penalties if the borrower defaults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create problems, loss, danger, etc. for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Alcohol and drug abusers exact a heavy toll on American businesses due to lower productivity, increased absenteeism, and accidents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exacting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "demanding a lot of effort, care, or attention:",
        "examples": [
          "an exacting training schedule",
          "exacting standards"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "demanding a lot of effort, care, or attention:",
        "examples": [
          "All our aircraft meet exacting safety standards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exaggerate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something seem larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "be greatly exaggerated The threat of attack has been greatly exaggerated.",
          "Don't exaggerate - it wasn't that expensive.",
          "I'm not exaggerating - it was the worst meal I've ever eaten in my life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something seem larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The media exaggerate the risks and benefits of research findings.",
          "[ I ] I don’t want to exaggerate, but it was a dangerous situation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exaggerated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "seeming larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "exaggerated reports of the problem",
          "The slimming effect of wearing black has been greatly exaggerated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exaggerating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something seem larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "be greatly exaggerated The threat of attack has been greatly exaggerated.",
          "Don't exaggerate - it wasn't that expensive.",
          "I'm not exaggerating - it was the worst meal I've ever eaten in my life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exaggeration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of making something seem larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "Sal estimates over 60 people were there but I think that's a slight exaggeration.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It would be no exaggeration to say that her work has saved lives."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exalted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An exalted position in an organization is a very important one:",
        "examples": [
          "She rose to the exalted post of Foreign Secretary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely happy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "exam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a test of a student's knowledge or skill in a particular subject :",
        "examples": [
          "take an exam American students ranked fourth in those taking the geography exam.",
          "fail an exam I failed my physics exam, but I passed chemistry.",
          "pass an exam The number of questions a student must answer correctly to pass the exam varies each year.",
          "examination paper Helen turned over the examination paper and checked the clock.",
          "exam results mainly UK Anxious students were standing around waiting for their exam results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of looking at or considering something carefully in order to discover something, especially a medical examination of part of your body:",
        "examples": [
          "eye exam If you find yourself squinting to see, it may be time for an eye exam.",
          "physical exam He gets yearly blood tests and a physical exam.",
          "a pelvic/rectal/breast/neurological exam",
          "an ultrasound/a polygraph exam"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test of a student’s knowledge or skill in a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The final exams are scheduled for next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal test that you must pass in order to earn a particular qualification or be allowed to do a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "take/pass/fail an exam Candidates for supervisory jobs must take a written exam.",
          "bar/civil-service/licensing exam"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "examination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of looking at or considering something carefully in order to discover something:",
        "examples": [
          "a post-mortem examination",
          "have an examination I had to have a medical examination when I joined the pension scheme.",
          "under examination The evidence is still under examination (= being examined).",
          "on closer examination I thought it was paint at first, but on closer examination I realized it was dried blood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exam",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of carefully looking at someone or something to learn about its condition or to discover facts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] You have to have a physical examination/exam in order to get life insurance.",
          "[ U ] The evidence is still under examination (= being examined)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of checking something carefully in order to discover new information or prove particular facts:",
        "examples": [
          "examination of sth The review includes a detailed examination of city records.",
          "close/comprehensive/careful examination"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal test that you must pass in order to earn a particular qualification or to be allowed to do a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "take/pass/fail an examination Shortly after taking the bar examination he was offered a position at a local law firm.",
          "a certification/qualification/licensing examination"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "examinations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a test of a student's knowledge or skill in a particular subject :",
        "examples": [
          "take an exam American students ranked fourth in those taking the geography exam.",
          "fail an exam I failed my physics exam, but I passed chemistry.",
          "pass an exam The number of questions a student must answer correctly to pass the exam varies each year.",
          "examination paper Helen turned over the examination paper and checked the clock.",
          "exam results mainly UK Anxious students were standing around waiting for their exam results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of looking at or considering something carefully in order to discover something, especially a medical examination of part of your body:",
        "examples": [
          "eye exam If you find yourself squinting to see, it may be time for an eye exam.",
          "physical exam He gets yearly blood tests and a physical exam.",
          "a pelvic/rectal/breast/neurological exam",
          "an ultrasound/a polygraph exam"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test of a student’s knowledge or skill in a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The final exams are scheduled for next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal test that you must pass in order to earn a particular qualification or be allowed to do a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "take/pass/fail an exam Candidates for supervisory jobs must take a written exam.",
          "bar/civil-service/licensing exam"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "examine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to look at or consider a person or thing carefully and in detail in order to discover something about them:",
        "examples": [
          "examine someone/something for something Forensic scientists are examining the wreckage for clues about the cause of the explosion.",
          "The council is to examine ways of reducing traffic in the city centre.",
          "The research examined the effects of alcohol on long-term memory.",
          "[ + question word ] We need to examine how an accident like this can be avoided in the future.",
          "be examined on A psychiatrist was examined (= asked questions) on the mental state of the defendant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test someone's knowledge or skill in a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "be examined on We were examined on European history.",
          "be examined in UK You'll be examined in three main areas; speaking, listening, and reading comprehension."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at or consider a person or thing carefully in order to discover something about the person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Investigators examined the wreckage for clues about the cause of the explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to check or study something carefully, especially to prove an idea, learn new information, or discover possible problems:",
        "examples": [
          "thoroughly/closely/carefully examine sth The company’s financial statements will then be thoroughly examined by an independent auditor.",
          "be examined by sb Before filing your tax return you may wish to have it examined by a certified tax specialist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "examined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at or consider a person or thing carefully and in detail in order to discover something about them:",
        "examples": [
          "examine someone/something for something Forensic scientists are examining the wreckage for clues about the cause of the explosion.",
          "The council is to examine ways of reducing traffic in the city centre.",
          "The research examined the effects of alcohol on long-term memory.",
          "[ + question word ] We need to examine how an accident like this can be avoided in the future.",
          "be examined on A psychiatrist was examined (= asked questions) on the mental state of the defendant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test someone's knowledge or skill in a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "be examined on We were examined on European history.",
          "be examined in UK You'll be examined in three main areas; speaking, listening, and reading comprehension."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "examiner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to decide how well someone has done in an examination:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidates listed below have failed to satisfy the examiners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is responsible for deciding the questions for a professional examination, or deciding whether people have passed it:",
        "examples": [
          "Examiners should be chartered members of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to make certain that banks and other financial organizations are obeying government rules:",
        "examples": [
          "Independent examiners and accountants can often offer help and advice with the layout of the accounts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "examining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at or consider a person or thing carefully and in detail in order to discover something about them:",
        "examples": [
          "examine someone/something for something Forensic scientists are examining the wreckage for clues about the cause of the explosion.",
          "The council is to examine ways of reducing traffic in the city centre.",
          "The research examined the effects of alcohol on long-term memory.",
          "[ + question word ] We need to examine how an accident like this can be avoided in the future.",
          "be examined on A psychiatrist was examined (= asked questions) on the mental state of the defendant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test someone's knowledge or skill in a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "be examined on We were examined on European history.",
          "be examined in UK You'll be examined in three main areas; speaking, listening, and reading comprehension."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "example": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is typical of the group of things that it is a member of:",
        "examples": [
          "example of Could you give me an example of the improvements you have mentioned?",
          "This painting is a marvellous example of her work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of helping someone to understand something by showing them how it is used:",
        "examples": [
          "Study the examples first of all, then attempt the exercises on the next page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when giving an example of the type of thing you mean:",
        "examples": [
          "Offices can easily become more environmentally friendly by, for example, using recycled paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or a way of behaving that is considered suitable to be copied:",
        "examples": [
          "example to He's a very good example to the rest of the class.",
          "example for A coach should be a good example for her players.",
          "follow someone's example He's decided to follow the example of his father and study law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a punishment that is intended to warn others against doing the thing that is being punished, or a person who receives such a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "make an example of The judge made an example of him and gave him the maximum possible sentence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is typical of the group that it is a member of or that can be used to represent it:",
        "examples": [
          "Let me give you an example of what I mean.",
          "For example (= as a particular case showing a more general situation), some states allow one adult to care for as many as 12 infants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or a person’s behavior when considered as suitable to copy:",
        "examples": [
          "We want our teachers to set a good example.",
          "They followed the example of their father, who also played basketball in college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a person who receives) a punishment that is intended to warn others against doing the thing that is being punished:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge made an example of him and sentenced him to prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something used to represent other things because it has all the main qualities or characteristics that they also have:",
        "examples": [
          "as an example of how/what/why Economists point to the auto industry as an example of how low consumer spending is hurting the economy.",
          "Example cover letters and sample resumés can be downloaded for free by registered job seekers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "examples": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is typical of the group of things that it is a member of:",
        "examples": [
          "example of Could you give me an example of the improvements you have mentioned?",
          "This painting is a marvellous example of her work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of helping someone to understand something by showing them how it is used:",
        "examples": [
          "Study the examples first of all, then attempt the exercises on the next page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when giving an example of the type of thing you mean:",
        "examples": [
          "Offices can easily become more environmentally friendly by, for example, using recycled paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or a way of behaving that is considered suitable to be copied:",
        "examples": [
          "example to He's a very good example to the rest of the class.",
          "example for A coach should be a good example for her players.",
          "follow someone's example He's decided to follow the example of his father and study law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a punishment that is intended to warn others against doing the thing that is being punished, or a person who receives such a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "make an example of The judge made an example of him and gave him the maximum possible sentence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is typical of the group that it is a member of or that can be used to represent it:",
        "examples": [
          "Let me give you an example of what I mean.",
          "For example (= as a particular case showing a more general situation), some states allow one adult to care for as many as 12 infants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or a person’s behavior when considered as suitable to copy:",
        "examples": [
          "We want our teachers to set a good example.",
          "They followed the example of their father, who also played basketball in college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a person who receives) a punishment that is intended to warn others against doing the thing that is being punished:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge made an example of him and sentenced him to prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something used to represent other things because it has all the main qualities or characteristics that they also have:",
        "examples": [
          "as an example of how/what/why Economists point to the auto industry as an example of how low consumer spending is hurting the economy.",
          "Example cover letters and sample resumés can be downloaded for free by registered job seekers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a test of a student's knowledge or skill in a particular subject :",
        "examples": [
          "take an exam American students ranked fourth in those taking the geography exam.",
          "fail an exam I failed my physics exam, but I passed chemistry.",
          "pass an exam The number of questions a student must answer correctly to pass the exam varies each year.",
          "examination paper Helen turned over the examination paper and checked the clock.",
          "exam results mainly UK Anxious students were standing around waiting for their exam results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of looking at or considering something carefully in order to discover something, especially a medical examination of part of your body:",
        "examples": [
          "eye exam If you find yourself squinting to see, it may be time for an eye exam.",
          "physical exam He gets yearly blood tests and a physical exam.",
          "a pelvic/rectal/breast/neurological exam",
          "an ultrasound/a polygraph exam"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test of a student’s knowledge or skill in a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The final exams are scheduled for next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal test that you must pass in order to earn a particular qualification or be allowed to do a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "take/pass/fail an exam Candidates for supervisory jobs must take a written exam.",
          "bar/civil-service/licensing exam"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exasperated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "annoyed, especially because you can do nothing to solve a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "He's becoming increasingly exasperated with the situation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exasperation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being annoyed, especially because you can do nothing to solve a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "exasperation at There is growing exasperation within the government at the failure of these policies to reduce unemployment.",
          "in exasperation After ten hours of fruitless negotiations, he stormed out of the meeting in exasperation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "excavate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove earth that is covering very old objects buried in the ground in order to discover things about the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Ice age bones are being excavated in the caves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig a hole or channel in the ground, especially with a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "In tin mining today, workers excavate tunnels horizontally from a vertical shaft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig a hole or channel in the ground, or to make a hole or channel by removing earth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We’ll be excavating here for the foundation of the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To excavate is also to remove earth from a place in order to find old objects buried there:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Archaeologists are excavating a site near the cathedral."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "excavation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of removing earth that is covering very old objects buried in the ground in order to discover things about the past:",
        "examples": [
          "excavation of Three skulls and one full skeleton were discovered during the excavation of an Egyptian tomb.",
          "She has taken part in several excavations of Roman settlements across Europe.",
          "archaeological excavation The archaeological excavation has uncovered the actual site of the temple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of digging a hole or channel in the ground, especially with a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "The site has been undergoing demolition and excavation since August.",
          "excavation work Construction companies acknowledge the danger of excavation work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "excavators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, powerful machine with a container connected to a long arm, used for digging up the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who digs up the ground looking for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Teams of excavators have been searching for human remains."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exceed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be greater than a number or amount, or to go past an allowed limit:",
        "examples": [
          "The final cost should not exceed $5,000.",
          "The success of our campaign has exceeded our wildest expectations.",
          "She was found guilty on three charges of exceeding the speed limit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be greater than a number or amount, or to go beyond a permitted limit:",
        "examples": [
          "He was exceeding the speed limit by 15 miles an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be more than a particular number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The earnings per share far exceeded analysts' estimates of 9 to 10 cents per share."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past the level, limit, rate, etc. that you are allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "Customers who exceed their credit limits will be charged a fee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exceeded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be greater than a number or amount, or to go past an allowed limit:",
        "examples": [
          "The final cost should not exceed $5,000.",
          "The success of our campaign has exceeded our wildest expectations.",
          "She was found guilty on three charges of exceeding the speed limit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exceeding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be greater than a number or amount, or to go past an allowed limit:",
        "examples": [
          "The final cost should not exceed $5,000.",
          "The success of our campaign has exceeded our wildest expectations.",
          "She was found guilty on three charges of exceeding the speed limit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exceedingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to a very great degree:",
        "examples": [
          "He was clever, handsome, and exceedingly rich."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to a very great degree; extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "He is exceedingly rich."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exceeds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be greater than a number or amount, or to go past an allowed limit:",
        "examples": [
          "The final cost should not exceed $5,000.",
          "The success of our campaign has exceeded our wildest expectations.",
          "She was found guilty on three charges of exceeding the speed limit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be greater than a number or amount, or to go beyond a permitted limit:",
        "examples": [
          "He was exceeding the speed limit by 15 miles an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be more than a particular number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The earnings per share far exceeded analysts' estimates of 9 to 10 cents per share."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past the level, limit, rate, etc. that you are allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "Customers who exceed their credit limits will be charged a fee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "excel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be extremely good at something:",
        "examples": [
          "excel in Rebecca always excelled in languages at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something better than you usually do:",
        "examples": [
          "The British team have excelled themselves this year to reach the finals.",
          "The woman who did the flower arranging had excelled herself that day.",
          "We came fifth in the competition, so we didn't exactly excel ourselves.",
          "The goalkeeper excelled himself by blocking Lester's powerful shot.",
          "I'm normally a pretty good cook, but I've excelled myself with this feast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something very well or be highly skilled, and be better than most others:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] They all performed well, but the lead dancer really excelled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand of software used for creating spreadsheets (= documents with rows of data for showing amounts and making calculations):",
        "examples": [
          "an Excel document/spreadsheet",
          "These instructions assume you are familiar with using Excel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be extremely good at something:",
        "examples": [
          "excel in/at sth Their biggest competitive advantage is that they excel at manufacturing small, gas-efficient vehicles at low cost."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "excelled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "excellence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "The school is noted for its academic excellence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "excellence in sth Both firms have a long-standing reputation for excellence in customer service.",
          "achieve/promote/encourage excellence Our company mission is to achieve excellence through innovation and integration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "excellency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the title of someone in an important official position, especially someone, such as an ambassador, who represents their government in a foreign country:",
        "examples": [
          "His Excellency will be pleased to see you now."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "excellent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "The food was excellent.",
          "Her car is in excellent condition.",
          "The fall in interest rates is excellent news for borrowers.",
          "\"Our sales are up for the third year in a row.\" \"Excellent.\" (= I'm extremely pleased.)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "The car is in excellent condition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "except": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not including; but not:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum is open daily except Monday(s).",
          "The government has few options except to keep interest rates high.",
          "It's cool and quiet everywhere except in the kitchen.",
          "There is nothing to indicate the building's past, except the fireplace.",
          "except for Everyone was there except for Sally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not including; but not:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s cool and quiet everywhere except (for) the kitchen.",
          "Everyone is here except Peter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Except also means with this difference or in this case only:",
        "examples": [
          "The twins look exactly alike except (that) one is slightly taller.",
          "The deserted town is silent, except when wind rustles the weeds or bangs a door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not include something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "When I say I didn’t like the Midwest, I except Chicago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean 'not including' or 'but not':",
        "examples": [
          "Our offices are open Monday through Friday except on national holidays.",
          "All money transfers, except for those between members of the same branch, will now be charged a transaction fee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not include someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "be excepted from sth Materials used in farming are excepted from sales and use tax.",
          "excepting sth Virtually all new restaurants in the region are smoke free, excepting those connected to a bar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exception": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list or that does not behave in the expected way:",
        "examples": [
          "Men are usually quite good at map-reading but Tim is the exception.",
          "exception to There are exceptions to every rule.",
          "with the exception of I like all kinds of films, with the exception of (= but not) horror films.",
          "no exception Her books are always entertaining and this one is no exception.",
          "without exception You must report here every Tuesday without exception."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not treat someone or something according to the usual rules:",
        "examples": [
          "We don't usually accept late applications, but in this case we will make an exception."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be offended or made angry by something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Why did you take exception to what he said? He was only joking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not included, or the action of not including something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We don’t usually accept late applications, but since you were so sick I’ll make an exception (= do something different from what is usual).",
          "[ C ] Teen movies usually aren’t very good, but this one is an exception to the rule.",
          "[ U ] Every apple in the box, without exception, was rotten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list, or that does not behave in the expected way:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of these states have moderate property taxes; Arizona's very high business property taxes are an exception.",
          "The condition covering cotton textiles was agreed as an exception to the general trade rules.",
          "Carriage is free on all orders with the exception of urgent deliveries.",
          "Businesses exist to make a profit, and banks are no exception."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem or special condition that stops a computer program from processing information in the normal way:",
        "examples": [
          "The system identifies the point in the program where the exception occurred."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a risk that is not included in an insurance policy:",
        "examples": [
          "Medical insurance has more exceptions than most types of insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition in a property agreement that limits an owner's rights",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a note on a bill of lading stating that goods that have been received to be sent somewhere are damaged or less than the correct quantity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not treat something or someone according to the usual rules:",
        "examples": [
          "Most countries that ban the use of mobile phones while driving make an exception for hands-free phones."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exceptional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, quality, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "an exceptional student",
          "exceptional powers of concentration",
          "The company has shown exceptional growth over the past two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not like most others of the same type; unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "This is an exceptional contract, guaranteeing no layoffs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Exceptional also means unusually good:",
        "examples": [
          "Davis has done an exceptional job of reporting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusual; not what happens regularly or is expected:",
        "examples": [
          "The industry is anxious to stress that this is an exceptional case.",
          "These are exceptional circumstances.",
          "in exceptional circumstances/cases This right to sell the shares will apply only in exceptional cases.",
          "A £2.5m exceptional charge from redundancies contributed to full-year losses.",
          "exceptional costs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "much greater or better than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The effort put in by the team over the last five days has been exceptional.",
          "Her leadership style produced exceptional results."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exceptionally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, quality, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "an exceptionally fine portrait",
          "He is an exceptionally talented teacher."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exceptions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list or that does not behave in the expected way:",
        "examples": [
          "Men are usually quite good at map-reading but Tim is the exception.",
          "exception to There are exceptions to every rule.",
          "with the exception of I like all kinds of films, with the exception of (= but not) horror films.",
          "no exception Her books are always entertaining and this one is no exception.",
          "without exception You must report here every Tuesday without exception."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not treat someone or something according to the usual rules:",
        "examples": [
          "We don't usually accept late applications, but in this case we will make an exception."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be offended or made angry by something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Why did you take exception to what he said? He was only joking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not included, or the action of not including something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We don’t usually accept late applications, but since you were so sick I’ll make an exception (= do something different from what is usual).",
          "[ C ] Teen movies usually aren’t very good, but this one is an exception to the rule.",
          "[ U ] Every apple in the box, without exception, was rotten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list, or that does not behave in the expected way:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of these states have moderate property taxes; Arizona's very high business property taxes are an exception.",
          "The condition covering cotton textiles was agreed as an exception to the general trade rules.",
          "Carriage is free on all orders with the exception of urgent deliveries.",
          "Businesses exist to make a profit, and banks are no exception."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem or special condition that stops a computer program from processing information in the normal way:",
        "examples": [
          "The system identifies the point in the program where the exception occurred."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a risk that is not included in an insurance policy:",
        "examples": [
          "Medical insurance has more exceptions than most types of insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition in a property agreement that limits an owner's rights",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a note on a bill of lading stating that goods that have been received to be sent somewhere are damaged or less than the correct quantity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not treat something or someone according to the usual rules:",
        "examples": [
          "Most countries that ban the use of mobile phones while driving make an exception for hands-free phones."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "excessive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too much:",
        "examples": [
          "Excessive exercise can sometimes cause health problems.",
          "Any more pudding would simply be excessive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too much or too many:",
        "examples": [
          "Some property owners complained that they were being charged excessive fees.",
          "The directive will prevent employees from working excessive hours.",
          "Investing offshore is only worthwhile if the costs involved are not excessive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "excessively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is too much:",
        "examples": [
          "She was polite but not excessively so.",
          "I don't drink excessively."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exchange": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving something to someone and them giving you something else:",
        "examples": [
          "an exchange of ideas/information",
          "in exchange for They were given food and shelter in exchange for work.",
          "She proposes an exchange of contracts at two o'clock.",
          "Several people were killed during the exchange of gunfire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short conversation or argument:",
        "examples": [
          "brief exchange There was a brief exchange between the two leaders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement in which students, artists, or other people from one country visit another country:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you going on the French exchange this year?",
          "a German exchange student"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stock exchange",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone and receive something from that person:",
        "examples": [
          "It's traditional for the two teams to exchange shirts after the game.",
          "Every month the group meets so its members can exchange their views/opinions (= have a discussion).",
          "We exchanged greetings before the meeting.",
          "We can exchange addresses when we see each other.",
          "Exchanging houses (= going to live in someone else's house while they live in yours) for a few weeks is a good way of having a holiday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something back to a shop where it was bought and get something else instead:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't like the gift, you can exchange it.",
          "exchange something for something I exchanged those trousers for a larger size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something for something else of a similar value or type:",
        "examples": [
          "This shirt is too small – can I exchange it for one in a larger size?",
          "Before we left the meeting, she and I exchanged phone numbers (= I told her mine and she told me hers)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving something to someone and getting something else that is similar:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an exchange of ideas",
          "[ C ] an exchange of prisoners"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or organization where shares, currencies, commodities, etc. are bought and sold:",
        "examples": [
          "Exchanges in France and Germany rose by about 2%.",
          "As the demand for a stock rises and falls on the exchange, the price for the stock will fluctuate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing one currency for another:",
        "examples": [
          "We offer commission-free exchange at our UK ports.",
          "exchange of sth Deregulation prevented any barrier to the free exchange of currencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you give or return something to someone and they give you something else:",
        "examples": [
          "If an item is faulty you are guaranteed a refund or an exchange.",
          "exchange of sth You may request an exchange of any or all of your shares into another mutual fund in the group.",
          "information/knowledge exchange"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement in which two people or groups visit each other's home, place of work, or place of study for a short time in order to learn more about them:",
        "examples": [
          "on an exchange There will be the opportunity to visit Germany on an exchange.",
          "an exchange programme/visit/scheme"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when one person communicates with another, and the other person replies:",
        "examples": [
          "There was an angry exchange at the meeting.",
          "The e-mail exchange between them was released to the court along with other documents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "given because of something that has been given to you:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no doubt that stocks carry risk, and reward you with the chance of higher returns in exchange.",
          "The group sold half of its London casino business in exchange for shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or return something to someone and receive something from them:",
        "examples": [
          "They shook hands and exchanged business cards.",
          "If the goods are faulty you should be able to exchange them.",
          "exchange sth for sth Under these schemes, shareholdings can be exchanged for units in a unit trust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change one currency into another:",
        "examples": [
          "exchange sth for sth In this way we will save on the costs of exchanging euro for sterling and vice versa.",
          "exchange sth into sth Larger hotels will exchange dollars into local currency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone who then replies:",
        "examples": [
          "We exchanged a few words before the meeting began.",
          "exchange sth with sb Users can create pages with photos and personal information, and exchange e-mail with other users."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sign a legal document with the person you are buying property from as the last part of the process of buying it:",
        "examples": [
          "When you exchange, you must satisfy yourself that you are happy with the condition of the home you are moving into before you move.",
          "We hope to exchange contracts next week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exchanged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone and receive something from that person:",
        "examples": [
          "It's traditional for the two teams to exchange shirts after the game.",
          "Every month the group meets so its members can exchange their views/opinions (= have a discussion).",
          "We exchanged greetings before the meeting.",
          "We can exchange addresses when we see each other.",
          "Exchanging houses (= going to live in someone else's house while they live in yours) for a few weeks is a good way of having a holiday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something back to a shop where it was bought and get something else instead:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't like the gift, you can exchange it.",
          "exchange something for something I exchanged those trousers for a larger size."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exchanges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving something to someone and them giving you something else:",
        "examples": [
          "an exchange of ideas/information",
          "in exchange for They were given food and shelter in exchange for work.",
          "She proposes an exchange of contracts at two o'clock.",
          "Several people were killed during the exchange of gunfire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short conversation or argument:",
        "examples": [
          "brief exchange There was a brief exchange between the two leaders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement in which students, artists, or other people from one country visit another country:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you going on the French exchange this year?",
          "a German exchange student"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stock exchange",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone and receive something from that person:",
        "examples": [
          "It's traditional for the two teams to exchange shirts after the game.",
          "Every month the group meets so its members can exchange their views/opinions (= have a discussion).",
          "We exchanged greetings before the meeting.",
          "We can exchange addresses when we see each other.",
          "Exchanging houses (= going to live in someone else's house while they live in yours) for a few weeks is a good way of having a holiday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something back to a shop where it was bought and get something else instead:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't like the gift, you can exchange it.",
          "exchange something for something I exchanged those trousers for a larger size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something for something else of a similar value or type:",
        "examples": [
          "This shirt is too small – can I exchange it for one in a larger size?",
          "Before we left the meeting, she and I exchanged phone numbers (= I told her mine and she told me hers)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving something to someone and getting something else that is similar:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an exchange of ideas",
          "[ C ] an exchange of prisoners"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or organization where shares, currencies, commodities, etc. are bought and sold:",
        "examples": [
          "Exchanges in France and Germany rose by about 2%.",
          "As the demand for a stock rises and falls on the exchange, the price for the stock will fluctuate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing one currency for another:",
        "examples": [
          "We offer commission-free exchange at our UK ports.",
          "exchange of sth Deregulation prevented any barrier to the free exchange of currencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you give or return something to someone and they give you something else:",
        "examples": [
          "If an item is faulty you are guaranteed a refund or an exchange.",
          "exchange of sth You may request an exchange of any or all of your shares into another mutual fund in the group.",
          "information/knowledge exchange"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement in which two people or groups visit each other's home, place of work, or place of study for a short time in order to learn more about them:",
        "examples": [
          "on an exchange There will be the opportunity to visit Germany on an exchange.",
          "an exchange programme/visit/scheme"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when one person communicates with another, and the other person replies:",
        "examples": [
          "There was an angry exchange at the meeting.",
          "The e-mail exchange between them was released to the court along with other documents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "given because of something that has been given to you:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no doubt that stocks carry risk, and reward you with the chance of higher returns in exchange.",
          "The group sold half of its London casino business in exchange for shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or return something to someone and receive something from them:",
        "examples": [
          "They shook hands and exchanged business cards.",
          "If the goods are faulty you should be able to exchange them.",
          "exchange sth for sth Under these schemes, shareholdings can be exchanged for units in a unit trust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change one currency into another:",
        "examples": [
          "exchange sth for sth In this way we will save on the costs of exchanging euro for sterling and vice versa.",
          "exchange sth into sth Larger hotels will exchange dollars into local currency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone who then replies:",
        "examples": [
          "We exchanged a few words before the meeting began.",
          "exchange sth with sb Users can create pages with photos and personal information, and exchange e-mail with other users."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sign a legal document with the person you are buying property from as the last part of the process of buying it:",
        "examples": [
          "When you exchange, you must satisfy yourself that you are happy with the condition of the home you are moving into before you move.",
          "We hope to exchange contracts next week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exchanging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone and receive something from that person:",
        "examples": [
          "It's traditional for the two teams to exchange shirts after the game.",
          "Every month the group meets so its members can exchange their views/opinions (= have a discussion).",
          "We exchanged greetings before the meeting.",
          "We can exchange addresses when we see each other.",
          "Exchanging houses (= going to live in someone else's house while they live in yours) for a few weeks is a good way of having a holiday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something back to a shop where it was bought and get something else instead:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't like the gift, you can exchange it.",
          "exchange something for something I exchanged those trousers for a larger size."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "excite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone have strong feelings of happiness and enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "Nothing about my life excites me at present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a particular reaction in someone:",
        "examples": [
          "excite interest This product has excited a great deal of media interest.",
          "The statement excited new speculation that a senior official may be about to resign.",
          "She has a mischievous desire to excite my jealousy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel sexual excitement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something, for example particles or cells, more active:",
        "examples": [
          "Microwaves will penetrate the first few layers of the epidermal layer and excite the particles there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone have strong feelings, esp. of happiness and enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "In some science fiction movies, the music and special effects can really excite audiences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause (a particular reaction) in someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The strange noises excited my curiosity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To excite an atom is to raise it to a state higher than its lowest energy state.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause activity in a market by causing lots of people to buy and sell stocks and shares:",
        "examples": [
          "A significant oil find by the group in western India has excited the market.",
          "The bullish product update excited investors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "excited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling very happy and enthusiastic:",
        "examples": [
          "An excited crowd waited for the singer to arrive.",
          "excited about Are you getting excited about your holiday?",
          "excited to He said he is excited to return to San Diego.",
          "excited that I was excited that he was coming to visit.",
          "excited at She's excited at the chance to share what she's learned with others.",
          "excited for informal \"Are you excited for your first Oscar nomination?\" she asked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be especially good:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a competent enough first novel but nothing to get excited about."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an atom, etc.) in a higher than normal state of energy:",
        "examples": [
          "When an electron reverts from an excited to an unexcited state, it gives out light."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "excitedly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in an excited way:",
        "examples": [
          "She ran excitedly down the hall to greet her cousins.",
          "\"Can I tell you a secret?\" he says excitedly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "excitement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of being excited, or an exciting event:",
        "examples": [
          "Robin's heart was pounding with excitement.",
          "If you want excitement, you should try parachuting.",
          "the excitements of the previous day"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "excites": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone have strong feelings of happiness and enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "Nothing about my life excites me at present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a particular reaction in someone:",
        "examples": [
          "excite interest This product has excited a great deal of media interest.",
          "The statement excited new speculation that a senior official may be about to resign.",
          "She has a mischievous desire to excite my jealousy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel sexual excitement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something, for example particles or cells, more active:",
        "examples": [
          "Microwaves will penetrate the first few layers of the epidermal layer and excite the particles there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone have strong feelings, esp. of happiness and enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "In some science fiction movies, the music and special effects can really excite audiences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause (a particular reaction) in someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The strange noises excited my curiosity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To excite an atom is to raise it to a state higher than its lowest energy state.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause activity in a market by causing lots of people to buy and sell stocks and shares:",
        "examples": [
          "A significant oil find by the group in western India has excited the market.",
          "The bullish product update excited investors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exciting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel excited:",
        "examples": [
          "an exciting movie/soundtrack",
          "You're going to Africa? How exciting!",
          "It was a really exciting match."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exclaim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say or shout something suddenly because of surprise, fear, pleasure, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"You can't leave now!\" she exclaimed.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Nonsense!\" he exclaimed in disgust.",
          "exclaim in She exclaimed in delight upon hearing the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or shout something suddenly because of surprise, fear, pleasure, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She exclaimed with delight when she saw the baby."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exclaiming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or shout something suddenly because of surprise, fear, pleasure, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"You can't leave now!\" she exclaimed.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Nonsense!\" he exclaimed in disgust.",
          "exclaim in She exclaimed in delight upon hearing the news."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exclaims": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say or shout something suddenly because of surprise, fear, pleasure, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"You can't leave now!\" she exclaimed.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Nonsense!\" he exclaimed in disgust.",
          "exclaim in She exclaimed in delight upon hearing the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or shout something suddenly because of surprise, fear, pleasure, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She exclaimed with delight when she saw the baby."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exclamation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something you say or shout suddenly because of surprise, fear, pleasure, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "an exclamation of delight"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word that expresses sudden pain, surprise, anger, excitement, happiness, or other emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Ouch,\" \"hey,\" and \"wow\" are exclamations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden expression of pleasure, surprise, agreement, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "exclamations of delight"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exclude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone or something from entering a place or taking part in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "be excluded from Women are still excluded from the club.",
          "Microbes must, as far as possible, be excluded from the room during an operation.",
          "UK Tom has been excluded from school (= he is not allowed to go to school) for bad behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally not include something:",
        "examples": [
          "The price excludes local taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that something is not true or possible:",
        "examples": [
          "exclude the possibility We can't exclude the possibility that he is dead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep out or omit (something or someone):",
        "examples": [
          "The advertised price excludes the sales tax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally not include something:",
        "examples": [
          "Under the terms of the insurance policy, it is impossible to exclude liability for death or personal injuries caused by negligence.",
          "The figure is thought to exclude the cost of product development.",
          "exclude sb/sth from sth The insurance company may exclude a particular condition from cover or ask for a higher excess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone or something from entering a place or taking part in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Switching to cable TV would exclude 70% of RCTV's audience.",
          "A trade deal that excludes the emerging economies would exclude new opportunities for trade among developing countries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "excluded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone or something from entering a place or taking part in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "be excluded from Women are still excluded from the club.",
          "Microbes must, as far as possible, be excluded from the room during an operation.",
          "UK Tom has been excluded from school (= he is not allowed to go to school) for bad behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally not include something:",
        "examples": [
          "The price excludes local taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that something is not true or possible:",
        "examples": [
          "exclude the possibility We can't exclude the possibility that he is dead."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exclusion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of not allowing someone or something to take part in an activity or to enter a place:",
        "examples": [
          "exclusion from Many people are surprised at her exclusion from the list of Oscar nominees.",
          "exclusion of The admission or exclusion of such evidence is left to the discretion of the judge.",
          "the exclusion of disruptive students from school"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something to the exclusion of something else, you do it so much that you do not have time for the other thing:",
        "examples": [
          "He was obsessed, almost to the exclusion of everything else, with a family feud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event or situation that is not included in an insurance agreement as something for which the insurance company will pay money:",
        "examples": [
          "Many insurance policies are full of exclusions, meaning insurers can legitimately turn claims down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money on which tax does not have to be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "The current tax exclusion for capital gains on the sale of a home is $500,000 for a couple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that a contract, law, or agreement does not include:",
        "examples": [
          "Trade between EU Member States is subject to various agreements, laws, and exclusions.",
          "In the exclusion clause, the supplier totally excludes his liability under the contract for late delivery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone or something is prevented from entering a place or taking part in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "exclusion from sth However, technological advances also require workers and managers to keep updating their skills or risk exclusion from the labour market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not allowing someone or something else to be included:",
        "examples": [
          "Under this ruling, an individual could create a corporation of which he was the sole director, to the exclusion of all other stakeholders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exclusive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "limited to only one person or group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "exclusive use This room is for the exclusive use of guests.",
          "exclusive interview He gave an exclusive interview to the Times from his home in California."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expensive and only for people who are rich or of a high social class:",
        "examples": [
          "an exclusive private club",
          "an exclusive part of town"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not including something:",
        "examples": [
          "Is the total exclusive of service charges?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a story that is published in one magazine, website, etc., and no others:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper published an exclusive about the escape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "limited to only one person or group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The pool is for the exclusive use of residents of Springfield."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A place that is exclusive provides goods and services for a limited number of people, esp. those who are wealthy:",
        "examples": [
          "an exclusive club"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "limited to only one person, group of people, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "an exclusive agreement/contract/deal The licence provides the company with an exclusive 12-year agreement for gambling rights on the island.",
          "exclusive rights/an exclusive licence to do sth They have been given exclusive rights to distribute replicas of the ring.",
          "He seems to have exclusive access to the boss.",
          "Dedicate a computer, phone, and fax for your exclusive use.",
          "exclusive to sb/sth She was approached by the marketing director to create a line of shoes exclusive to the stores."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expensive and of a high quality, and therefore only for people who are rich or of a high social class:",
        "examples": [
          "an exclusive area/hotel/shop",
          "The estate agent described the houses as \"an exclusive development of detached executive homes with views of the river\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to something that is the only official one of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "an exclusive distributor/provider/supplier The agreement makes GE the exclusive supplier on the new jet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not including something:",
        "examples": [
          "The price is £315.00 exclusive of VAT."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not possible at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "Ethics, values, and high performance are not mutually exclusive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exclusively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "only:",
        "examples": [
          "This offer is available exclusively to our established customers.",
          "an exclusively female audience"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "limited to a specific thing or group:",
        "examples": [
          "Our employment agency deals exclusively with the advertising industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "only:",
        "examples": [
          "The range of make-up is available exclusively at our stores."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "excommunicated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When the Christian Church, especially the Roman Catholic Church, excommunicates someone, it refuses to give that person communion and does not allow them to be involved in the Church.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "excrement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the solid waste that is released from the bowels of a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "human excrement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "waste material that leaves the body through the bowels",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "excruciating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely painful:",
        "examples": [
          "excruciating pain an excruciating pain in the lower back"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely boring or embarrassing:",
        "examples": [
          "excruciating boredom",
          "His confession, when it came, was excruciating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of pain) extremely strong:",
        "examples": [
          "an excruciating headache"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "excruciatingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is extreme and difficult to bear:",
        "examples": [
          "Progress has been excruciatingly slow.",
          "excruciatingly painful/uncomfortable",
          "excruciatingly embarrassing/boring/funny"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "excursion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short journey usually made for pleasure, often by a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "excursion to This year's annual excursion will be to Lincoln.",
          "go on an excursion Next week we're going on an excursion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short involvement in a new activity:",
        "examples": [
          "A teacher by profession, this is her first excursion into writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short trip usually made for pleasure, often by a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "My class is going on an excursion to Niagara Falls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "excursions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short journey usually made for pleasure, often by a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "excursion to This year's annual excursion will be to Lincoln.",
          "go on an excursion Next week we're going on an excursion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short involvement in a new activity:",
        "examples": [
          "A teacher by profession, this is her first excursion into writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short trip usually made for pleasure, often by a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "My class is going on an excursion to Niagara Falls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "excused": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forgive someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "excuse someone for something/doing something Please excuse me for arriving late - the bus was delayed.",
          "Nothing can excuse that sort of behaviour.",
          "No amount of financial recompense can excuse the way in which the company carried out its policy.",
          "We cannot excuse him for these crimes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone not to do or attend something when they normally would have to:",
        "examples": [
          "be excused from I asked the teacher if I could be excused from hockey practice as my knee still hurt.",
          "excuse someone/yourself from something/doing something Please excuse me from the rest of the meeting - I've just received a phone call that requires my immediate attention.",
          "You are excused—you may go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a polite way of attracting someone's attention, especially someone you do not know:",
        "examples": [
          "Excuse me, does this bus go to Oxford Street?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to politely ask someone to move so that you can walk past them:",
        "examples": [
          "Excuse me, can I just get past?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone politely that you are leaving:",
        "examples": [
          "Excuse me a moment, I'll be with you shortly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say sorry for something you have done by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "Did I take your seat? Do excuse me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said before disagreeing with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Excuse me, but aren't you forgetting something?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to politely ask someone to repeat something they have said because you have not heard it:",
        "examples": [
          "Excuse me, I didn't quite hear what you said."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "excuses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to forgive someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "excuse someone for something/doing something Please excuse me for arriving late - the bus was delayed.",
          "Nothing can excuse that sort of behaviour.",
          "No amount of financial recompense can excuse the way in which the company carried out its policy.",
          "We cannot excuse him for these crimes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone not to do or attend something when they normally would have to:",
        "examples": [
          "be excused from I asked the teacher if I could be excused from hockey practice as my knee still hurt.",
          "excuse someone/yourself from something/doing something Please excuse me from the rest of the meeting - I've just received a phone call that requires my immediate attention.",
          "You are excused—you may go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a polite way of attracting someone's attention, especially someone you do not know:",
        "examples": [
          "Excuse me, does this bus go to Oxford Street?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to politely ask someone to move so that you can walk past them:",
        "examples": [
          "Excuse me, can I just get past?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone politely that you are leaving:",
        "examples": [
          "Excuse me a moment, I'll be with you shortly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say sorry for something you have done by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "Did I take your seat? Do excuse me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said before disagreeing with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Excuse me, but aren't you forgetting something?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to politely ask someone to repeat something they have said because you have not heard it:",
        "examples": [
          "Excuse me, I didn't quite hear what you said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reason that you give to explain why you did something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "good excuse He'd better have a good excuse for being late.",
          "excuse for They noted that she had a valid excuse for the administrative error.",
          "have an excuse I've never known him to miss a meeting - I'm sure he'll have an excuse.",
          "no excuse for There's no excuse for that sort of behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a false reason that you give to explain why you do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She was just looking for an excuse to call him.",
          "excuse for Any excuse for a holiday!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to explain why you cannot be present somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Please make my excuses at the meeting on Friday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give false reasons why you cannot do something:",
        "examples": [
          "make excuses for You're always making excuses for not helping me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forgive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Please excuse me for being so late – there was a lot of traffic.",
          "It was hard to excuse him for treating me so badly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To excuse someone from an activity is to give that person permission to stop doing it or not do it:",
        "examples": [
          "I was excused from jury duty because I had to take care of my sick mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the explanation given for bad behavior, absence, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You’re always making excuses for not helping with the housework."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter from a doctor saying that someone is too ill to go to work",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "excusing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forgive someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "excuse someone for something/doing something Please excuse me for arriving late - the bus was delayed.",
          "Nothing can excuse that sort of behaviour.",
          "No amount of financial recompense can excuse the way in which the company carried out its policy.",
          "We cannot excuse him for these crimes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone not to do or attend something when they normally would have to:",
        "examples": [
          "be excused from I asked the teacher if I could be excused from hockey practice as my knee still hurt.",
          "excuse someone/yourself from something/doing something Please excuse me from the rest of the meeting - I've just received a phone call that requires my immediate attention.",
          "You are excused—you may go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a polite way of attracting someone's attention, especially someone you do not know:",
        "examples": [
          "Excuse me, does this bus go to Oxford Street?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to politely ask someone to move so that you can walk past them:",
        "examples": [
          "Excuse me, can I just get past?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone politely that you are leaving:",
        "examples": [
          "Excuse me a moment, I'll be with you shortly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say sorry for something you have done by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "Did I take your seat? Do excuse me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said before disagreeing with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Excuse me, but aren't you forgetting something?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to politely ask someone to repeat something they have said because you have not heard it:",
        "examples": [
          "Excuse me, I didn't quite hear what you said."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exec": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone in a high position, especially in business, who makes decisions and puts them into action:",
        "examples": [
          "Anxious studio execs put the movie's release date back until January.",
          "Today's advertising execs prefer not to use jingles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an executive in a company:",
        "examples": [
          "a chief/top/senior exec",
          "a company/an advertising exec"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "execs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone in a high position, especially in business, who makes decisions and puts them into action:",
        "examples": [
          "Anxious studio execs put the movie's release date back until January.",
          "Today's advertising execs prefer not to use jingles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an executive in a company:",
        "examples": [
          "a chief/top/senior exec",
          "a company/an advertising exec"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "execute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone as a legal punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "He was executed for murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or perform something, especially in a planned way:",
        "examples": [
          "to execute a deal/plan",
          "The whole play was executed with great precision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you execute someone's will, you deal with that person's money, property, etc., according to the instructions in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Your family lawyer can advise you regarding who might be best to execute your will."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or perform something planned:",
        "examples": [
          "Now that we have approval, we can go ahead and execute the plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone as a legal punishment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or perform something in a planned way:",
        "examples": [
          "Local authority officials will check that the work is being executed according to the plans submitted.",
          "execute an agreement/a plan/a contract"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a computer program or instruction work:",
        "examples": [
          "execute a command/program",
          "The software translates programs from language a human can read and understand to language a computer can execute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be successful with your business plans:",
        "examples": [
          "The company knows the local market and has a great ability to execute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy or sell shares, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The bond trader who is believed to have executed the trade refused to comment on the transaction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with a dead person's money, property, etc. according to the instructions in their will",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "executed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone as a legal punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "He was executed for murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or perform something, especially in a planned way:",
        "examples": [
          "to execute a deal/plan",
          "The whole play was executed with great precision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you execute someone's will, you deal with that person's money, property, etc., according to the instructions in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Your family lawyer can advise you regarding who might be best to execute your will."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "executing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone as a legal punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "He was executed for murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or perform something, especially in a planned way:",
        "examples": [
          "to execute a deal/plan",
          "The whole play was executed with great precision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you execute someone's will, you deal with that person's money, property, etc., according to the instructions in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Your family lawyer can advise you regarding who might be best to execute your will."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "execution": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the legal punishment of killing someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Execution is still the penalty in some states for murder.",
          "The executions will be carried out by a firing squad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing or performing something, especially in a planned way:",
        "examples": [
          "in the execution of Sometimes in the execution of their duty the police have to use firearms.",
          "Although the original idea was good, its execution has been disappointing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing or performing something in a planned way:",
        "examples": [
          "The guitarist’s execution of the ballad was superb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of killing someone as a legal punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Execution is still a penalty for murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing or performing something in a planned way:",
        "examples": [
          "Effective operations managers require advanced skills in design, planning, and execution.",
          "the execution of sth The landlord may exclude the tenant from occupation, but only for a reasonable time, and only if to do so is essential for the execution of the work.",
          "the execution of an agreement/strategy/contract",
          "the execution of a deed/policy/will",
          "in execution The concept of the new Arts Centre was impressive, but it fell short in execution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of buying or selling shares, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The quality of market systems is measured by the competitiveness of their pricing, the speed of execution and investor confidence in the integrity and fairness of the process.",
          "When circumstances indicate that a particular broker is in a position to obtain the best price and execution, the order is placed with that broker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of being successful with your business plans:",
        "examples": [
          "We are looking for someone who is good at planning and capable of successful execution."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "executioner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to execute criminals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "executioners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to execute criminals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "executions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the legal punishment of killing someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Execution is still the penalty in some states for murder.",
          "The executions will be carried out by a firing squad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing or performing something, especially in a planned way:",
        "examples": [
          "in the execution of Sometimes in the execution of their duty the police have to use firearms.",
          "Although the original idea was good, its execution has been disappointing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing or performing something in a planned way:",
        "examples": [
          "The guitarist’s execution of the ballad was superb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of killing someone as a legal punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Execution is still a penalty for murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing or performing something in a planned way:",
        "examples": [
          "Effective operations managers require advanced skills in design, planning, and execution.",
          "the execution of sth The landlord may exclude the tenant from occupation, but only for a reasonable time, and only if to do so is essential for the execution of the work.",
          "the execution of an agreement/strategy/contract",
          "the execution of a deed/policy/will",
          "in execution The concept of the new Arts Centre was impressive, but it fell short in execution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of buying or selling shares, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The quality of market systems is measured by the competitiveness of their pricing, the speed of execution and investor confidence in the integrity and fairness of the process.",
          "When circumstances indicate that a particular broker is in a position to obtain the best price and execution, the order is placed with that broker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of being successful with your business plans:",
        "examples": [
          "We are looking for someone who is good at planning and capable of successful execution."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "executive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone in a high position, especially in business, who makes decisions and puts them into action:",
        "examples": [
          "senior executive She is now a senior executive, having worked her way up through the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a government that is responsible for making certain that laws and decisions are put into action",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who run a business or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The executive of the health workers' union accepted the proposed pay increase on behalf of their members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to making decisions and managing businesses, or suitable for people with important jobs in business:",
        "examples": [
          "His executive skills will be very useful to the company.",
          "executive cars",
          "an executive suite"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone in a high position, esp. in business, who makes decisions and acts according to them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a chief executive"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The executive branch of the US government, including the president, the cabinet, and several departments, manages the duties of government and its laws.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has an important position in business, making decisions and putting them into action:",
        "examples": [
          "World Economic Forum is an annual meeting in Switzerland at which political leaders and business executives discuss economic issues.",
          "a high-ranking/senior/top executive",
          "an advertising/marketing/oil executive",
          "company/corporate/industry executives",
          "a financial/sales executive"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who run an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The executive of the health workers' union accepted the proposed pay increase on behalf of their members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a government that is responsible for making certain that laws and decisions are put into action, rather than making laws:",
        "examples": [
          "Checks and balances are provided by the separation of powers between the judiciary, the executive and the legislature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to making decisions and managing businesses or government:",
        "examples": [
          "executive decision/duty An executive decision was made to move to another site.",
          "The organizational pyramid had executive management at the top and supervisors and employees at the bottom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or relating to the power to take action on decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "executive authority/leadership/power Reshaping the culture of the corporation around the needs of the entire enterprise requires executive leadership.",
          "The IMF is fully accountable to its membership, through the 24-member executive board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to executives (= important people in a company who make decisions):",
        "examples": [
          "an executive appointment/job/position",
          "executive bonuses/pay/salary",
          "They appointed a relocation officer at executive level.",
          "The interview board considered that the candidate was definitely executive material."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suitable for people with important jobs in business:",
        "examples": [
          "an executive jet",
          "He had a drink in the airport executive lounge before boarding his flight.",
          "He worked in the executive suite at Northwest Airlines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expensive and of a high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "an executive car/flat/home"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "executives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone in a high position, especially in business, who makes decisions and puts them into action:",
        "examples": [
          "senior executive She is now a senior executive, having worked her way up through the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a government that is responsible for making certain that laws and decisions are put into action",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who run a business or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The executive of the health workers' union accepted the proposed pay increase on behalf of their members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to making decisions and managing businesses, or suitable for people with important jobs in business:",
        "examples": [
          "His executive skills will be very useful to the company.",
          "executive cars",
          "an executive suite"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone in a high position, esp. in business, who makes decisions and acts according to them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a chief executive"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The executive branch of the US government, including the president, the cabinet, and several departments, manages the duties of government and its laws.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has an important position in business, making decisions and putting them into action:",
        "examples": [
          "World Economic Forum is an annual meeting in Switzerland at which political leaders and business executives discuss economic issues.",
          "a high-ranking/senior/top executive",
          "an advertising/marketing/oil executive",
          "company/corporate/industry executives",
          "a financial/sales executive"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who run an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The executive of the health workers' union accepted the proposed pay increase on behalf of their members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a government that is responsible for making certain that laws and decisions are put into action, rather than making laws:",
        "examples": [
          "Checks and balances are provided by the separation of powers between the judiciary, the executive and the legislature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to making decisions and managing businesses or government:",
        "examples": [
          "executive decision/duty An executive decision was made to move to another site.",
          "The organizational pyramid had executive management at the top and supervisors and employees at the bottom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or relating to the power to take action on decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "executive authority/leadership/power Reshaping the culture of the corporation around the needs of the entire enterprise requires executive leadership.",
          "The IMF is fully accountable to its membership, through the 24-member executive board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to executives (= important people in a company who make decisions):",
        "examples": [
          "an executive appointment/job/position",
          "executive bonuses/pay/salary",
          "They appointed a relocation officer at executive level.",
          "The interview board considered that the candidate was definitely executive material."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suitable for people with important jobs in business:",
        "examples": [
          "an executive jet",
          "He had a drink in the airport executive lounge before boarding his flight.",
          "He worked in the executive suite at Northwest Airlines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expensive and of a high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "an executive car/flat/home"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "executor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes sure that things are done according to a dead person's will (= their legally recorded wishes about what should happen to their money, property, etc.):",
        "examples": [
          "As executor, I tried to close my late mother's bank accounts.",
          "He died in 2003 and his executors sold his estate to a farmer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who deals with the wishes expressed in a will (= formal statement of what will happen to a dead person’s money and property)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes sure that things are done according to a dead person's will (= a document in which someone says who should have their money or property after they die):",
        "examples": [
          "She died recently and I am an executor of her will."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exemplar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a typical or good example of something:",
        "examples": [
          "exemplar of It is an exemplar of a house of the period.",
          "I’ve never regarded myself as an exemplar of virtue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exemplary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very good and suitable to be copied by other people:",
        "examples": [
          "His tact was exemplary, especially considering the circumstances.",
          "We expect exemplary conduct from our faculty, staff, and students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An exemplary punishment is severe and intended as a warning to others:",
        "examples": [
          "exemplary damages The judge awarded exemplary damages.",
          "Prosecutors demanded an exemplary punishment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely good of its type, so that it might serve as a model for others:",
        "examples": [
          "He saw action in the Marines, and his performance was exemplary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exempt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to excuse someone or something from a duty, payment, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "be exempted from Small businesses have been exempted from the tax increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with special permission not to do or pay something:",
        "examples": [
          "exempt from Goods exempt from this tax include books and children's clothes.",
          "Pregnant women are exempt from dental charges under the current health system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having to obey a rule or to do something that is usually necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Nonprofit organizations are exempt from taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with special permission not to do or pay something:",
        "examples": [
          "be exempt from sth Who is exempt from overtime?",
          "be exempt from doing sth Lawyers would be exempt from reporting information learned through confidential communication with clients.",
          "Tax-exempt organizations must stay true to the reasons they were granted exempt status."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone not to do something, pay something, etc. that others have to do or pay:",
        "examples": [
          "exempt sb from sth Some degree courses exempt you from certain professional exams.",
          "exempt sb from doing sth Local drivers are exempted from paying the tolls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exemption": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "special permission not to do or pay something:",
        "examples": [
          "exemption from Candidates with a qualification in chemistry have exemption from this course.",
          "Organizations may qualify for exemption from income tax if they operate exclusively as charities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not having to obey a rule or do something that other people have to do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He was granted exemption from military service during World War II."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An exemption is a particular amount of money that is not taxed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a tax exemption"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "special permission not to do or pay something:",
        "examples": [
          "exemption from sth Formula One was granted an exemption from a ban on tobacco advertising.",
          "exemption from doing sth Can the parent company claim exemption from preparing a cash flow statement?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "exercise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "physical activity that you do to make your body strong and healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "form of exercise Swimming is my favourite form of exercise.",
          "get exercise The doctor recommended that he get more exercise, at least three times a week, and try to also get more sleep.",
          "take exercise mainly UK You really should take more exercise.",
          "do exercise I do stomach exercises most days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or actions intended to improve something or make something happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Ships from eight navies will be taking part in an exercise in the Pacific to improve their efficiency in combat.",
          "It would be a useful exercise for you to say the speech aloud several times.",
          "exercise in The whole thing was an exercise in public relations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of written work that you do to practise something you are learning:",
        "examples": [
          "The book has exercises at the end of every chapter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of something:",
        "examples": [
          "exercise of The exercise of restraint may sometimes be difficult."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ceremony that includes speeches and usually traditional music or activities:",
        "examples": [
          "graduation exercises"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do physical activities to make your body strong and healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "She exercises most evenings usually by running.",
          "A work-out in the gym will exercise all the major muscle groups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you exercise an animal, you make it walk or run so that it stays strong and healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "Now he's retired he spends most afternoons exercising his dogs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something:",
        "examples": [
          "exercise a right I exercised my democratic right by not voting in the election.",
          "exercise caution Always exercise caution when handling radioactive substances.",
          "exercise an option We've decided to exercise the option (= use the part of a legal agreement) to buy the house we now lease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a) physical action performed to make or keep your body healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] You should get some exercise even when you’re pregnant.",
          "[ C ] I do five different exercises every morning to limber up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or actions intended to improve something or make something happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The military exercises will involve several thousand soldiers.",
          "The whole thing was an exercise in futility (= actions that were useless)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An exercise can be written work that you do to practice something you are learning:",
        "examples": [
          "The book has exercises at the end of every chapter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The exercise of restraint in this situation may be difficult."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do physical activities to make or keep your body healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She goes to the gym to exercise every evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something:",
        "examples": [
          "Always exercise caution when handling poisonous substances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do physical activities to make your body strong and healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "This product is aimed at people who exercise on a regular basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something such as a right or choice:",
        "examples": [
          "exercise a right/power/choice The landlord may exercise his right to review the rent.",
          "exercise power/control/influence (over sth)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy or sell the shares, etc. that are mentioned in an options contract (= an agreement giving the right to buy and sell shares in the future):",
        "examples": [
          "Anyone who exercised such an option would immediately lose money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical activity that you do to make your body strong and healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "do/take exercise The office has a gym for those who like to do exercise in their lunch hour.",
          "There are many types of equipment out there in the exercise market.",
          "exercise equipment/machines"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or actions intended to improve something or make something happen:",
        "examples": [
          "10,000 scientists and businessmen took part in an exercise to identify technology trends.",
          "The outing was arranged by the firm as part of a team-building exercise.",
          "a cost-cutting exercise",
          "a brainstorming exercise"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of something such as a right, choice, or power:",
        "examples": [
          "The document sets out guidelines on the exercise of voting rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "Many journalists have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of buying or selling the shares, etc. that are mentioned in an options contract (= an agreement giving the right to buy and sell shares in the future):",
        "examples": [
          "Shares will be transferred within 28 days of the exercise of an option."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exercised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do physical activities to make your body strong and healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "She exercises most evenings usually by running.",
          "A work-out in the gym will exercise all the major muscle groups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you exercise an animal, you make it walk or run so that it stays strong and healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "Now he's retired he spends most afternoons exercising his dogs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something:",
        "examples": [
          "exercise a right I exercised my democratic right by not voting in the election.",
          "exercise caution Always exercise caution when handling radioactive substances.",
          "exercise an option We've decided to exercise the option (= use the part of a legal agreement) to buy the house we now lease."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exercises": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a ceremony that includes speeches and usually traditional music or activities:",
        "examples": [
          "graduation exercises",
          "He invited his grandparents to attend the commencement exercises at Cornell University to see him graduate.",
          "They volunteered to escort new students to the auditorium for convocation exercises."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exercising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do physical activities to make your body strong and healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "She exercises most evenings usually by running.",
          "A work-out in the gym will exercise all the major muscle groups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you exercise an animal, you make it walk or run so that it stays strong and healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "Now he's retired he spends most afternoons exercising his dogs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something:",
        "examples": [
          "exercise a right I exercised my democratic right by not voting in the election.",
          "exercise caution Always exercise caution when handling radioactive substances.",
          "exercise an option We've decided to exercise the option (= use the part of a legal agreement) to buy the house we now lease."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exert": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use something such as authority, power, influence, etc. in order to make something happen:",
        "examples": [
          "exert your influence If you were to exert your influence they might change their decision.",
          "exert pressure on Some managers exert considerable pressure on their staff to work extra hours without being paid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a mental or physical effort:",
        "examples": [
          "I was too tired to exert myself.",
          "Try not to exert yourself while you are recovering - it could set you back.",
          "Apart from the odd yoga class, he doesn't really exert himself much.",
          "As soon as we stop exerting ourselves, our heart rate should return to normal.",
          "She had a nap after lunch every day, even if she had not exerted herself at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use power or the ability to make something happen:",
        "examples": [
          "To cut costs, health-insurance plans are exerting tighter control over paying for medical care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause yourself to make an effort:",
        "examples": [
          "She will have to exert herself a lot more if she wants to succeed in this business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exertion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the use of a lot of mental or physical effort:",
        "examples": [
          "physical exertion I get out of breath with any kind of physical exertion.",
          "We were exhausted after our exertions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of something such as authority, power, influence, etc. in order to make something happen:",
        "examples": [
          "the exertion of influence over who was appointed to the job"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Someone's ex is a person who was their wife, husband, or partner in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Is she still in touch with her ex?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that someone is no longer what they were:",
        "examples": [
          "ex-prisoners",
          "ex-policemen",
          "my ex-husband",
          "my ex-girlfriend"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone you are no longer married to",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that someone is no longer in the situation or condition the person had been in; former :",
        "examples": [
          "The governor of Minnesota is an ex-wrestler."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not including a particular amount:",
        "examples": [
          "It only costs £249 ex VAT!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for stating that the price of goods includes transport to a particular place, and then transport arrangements and costs are the buyer's responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "For units to be shipped ex Dublin, the units have to be booked before 1200 on Saturday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean 'not including', to show that a particular right or advantage belongs to the seller and is not included in the sale or price of an investment:",
        "examples": [
          "When a share goes ex-dividend, the purchaser is no longer entitled to receive the company's current dividend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before a job title or relationship to show that someone had that job or relationship in the past but does not have it now:",
        "examples": [
          "He ended up suing his ex-boss for unpaid wages.",
          "an ex-colleague",
          "Formal complaints were made against the ex-chairmen and the ex-chief executive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exhale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to send air out of your lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "Take a deep breath in then exhale into the mouthpiece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe out air:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She held her breath for a moment and then exhaled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exhales": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to send air out of your lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "Take a deep breath in then exhale into the mouthpiece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe out air:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She held her breath for a moment and then exhaled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exhaling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send air out of your lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "Take a deep breath in then exhale into the mouthpiece."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exhaust": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone extremely tired:",
        "examples": [
          "The long journey exhausted the children.",
          "I've exhausted myself with all that cleaning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "How long will it be before the world's fuel supplies are exhausted?",
          "I'm afraid he's exhausted my patience.",
          "We seem to have exhausted this topic of conversation (= we have nothing new to say about it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the waste gas from an engine, especially a car's, or the pipe the gas flows through:",
        "examples": [
          "Car exhaust is the main reason for the city's pollution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a person or an animal extremely tired:",
        "examples": [
          "The long hike up the mountain exhausted us all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "After a whole day with the kids, her patience was nearly exhausted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the waste gas from an engine, esp. a from a car, or the pipe this gas flows through",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use all of something so that there is none left:",
        "examples": [
          "exhaust a supply/resource/stock",
          "exhaust every possibility/option"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exhausted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely tired:",
        "examples": [
          "Exhausted, they fell asleep.",
          "By the time they reached the summit they were exhausted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exhausting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel extremely tired:",
        "examples": [
          "I've had an exhausting day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel extremely tired:",
        "examples": [
          "The pace of twelve-hour days, seven days a week proved exhausting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exhaustion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being extremely tired:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt ill with/from exhaustion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being extremely tired:",
        "examples": [
          "Murayama was sidelined shortly after his arrival by what aides said was exhaustion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exhaustive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "complete and including everything:",
        "examples": [
          "an exhaustive study/report"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "detailed and complete:",
        "examples": [
          "an exhaustive study of the tax law"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exhibit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show something publicly:",
        "examples": [
          "He frequently exhibits at the art gallery.",
          "In the summer the academy will exhibit several prints that are rarely seen.",
          "He exhibited great self-control considering her rudeness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that is shown to the public in a museum, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum has a fascinating collection of exhibits ranging from Iron Age pottery to Inuit clothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of objects that is shown to the public in a museum, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's go see the new dinosaur exhibit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thing used as evidence (= proof that something is true) in a trial:",
        "examples": [
          "Is exhibit C the weapon that you say was used?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something in public for competition, sale, or amusement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The gallery is exhibiting his paintings and watercolors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something, esp. a quality, by your behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "He exhibited poor judgment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object or a collection of things shown publicly for people to enjoy or learn about:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum’s exhibits range from Iron Age pottery to Eskimo clothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law An exhibit is an item used as evidence (= proof) in a trial.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something publicly in a place such as museum or trade show:",
        "examples": [
          "She has exhibited her art all over the world.",
          "exhibit at/in sth The £20,000 prize helped him to exhibit at the Paris Fashion Show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone or something exhibits a quality, they show that they have that quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Did he exhibit any leadership talents?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that is shown to the public in a place such as a museum or trade show:",
        "examples": [
          "art exhibits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object, photograph, etc. that is shown in a court because it gives information about a crime",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "exhibited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something publicly:",
        "examples": [
          "He frequently exhibits at the art gallery.",
          "In the summer the academy will exhibit several prints that are rarely seen.",
          "He exhibited great self-control considering her rudeness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exhibition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an event at which objects such as paintings are shown to the public, or the act of showing these things:",
        "examples": [
          "exhibition of There's a new exhibition of sculpture on at the city gallery.",
          "Crowds of people flocked to see the Picasso exhibition.",
          "on exhibition The photographs will be on exhibition until the end of the month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone shows a particular skill or quality, especially in public:",
        "examples": [
          "exhibition of The athlete's third, and winning, jump was an exhibition of skill and strength.",
          "Her success was not a fluke; it was an exhibition of courage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of things shown publicly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an exhibition of model airplanes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when objects are shown to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "an exhibition of ethically designed products",
          "art/fashion/trade exhibitions",
          "a touring/travelling exhibition",
          "a permanent/temporary exhibition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is on exhibition, it is in a place where the public can come to look at it:",
        "examples": [
          "All the latest cars are on exhibition at the Motor Show."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exhibitionist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to attract attention to themselves by their behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "I have an exhibitionist streak that comes out on the dance floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who shows their sexual organs in public",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "exhibits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show something publicly:",
        "examples": [
          "He frequently exhibits at the art gallery.",
          "In the summer the academy will exhibit several prints that are rarely seen.",
          "He exhibited great self-control considering her rudeness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that is shown to the public in a museum, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum has a fascinating collection of exhibits ranging from Iron Age pottery to Inuit clothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of objects that is shown to the public in a museum, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's go see the new dinosaur exhibit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thing used as evidence (= proof that something is true) in a trial:",
        "examples": [
          "Is exhibit C the weapon that you say was used?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something in public for competition, sale, or amusement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The gallery is exhibiting his paintings and watercolors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something, esp. a quality, by your behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "He exhibited poor judgment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object or a collection of things shown publicly for people to enjoy or learn about:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum’s exhibits range from Iron Age pottery to Eskimo clothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law An exhibit is an item used as evidence (= proof) in a trial.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something publicly in a place such as museum or trade show:",
        "examples": [
          "She has exhibited her art all over the world.",
          "exhibit at/in sth The £20,000 prize helped him to exhibit at the Paris Fashion Show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone or something exhibits a quality, they show that they have that quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Did he exhibit any leadership talents?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that is shown to the public in a place such as a museum or trade show:",
        "examples": [
          "art exhibits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object, photograph, etc. that is shown in a court because it gives information about a crime",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "exhilarating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel very excited and happy:",
        "examples": [
          "an exhilarating walk in the mountains"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing you to feel excited and happy:",
        "examples": [
          "An exhilarating sense of new beginnings swept through him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the condition of someone being sent or kept away from their own country, village, etc., especially for political reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "go into exile The king went into exile because of the political situation in his country.",
          "in exile The deposed leaders are currently in exile in the neighbouring country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is sent or kept away from their own country, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone away from their own country, village, etc., especially for political reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "The monarch was exiled because of the coup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send or keep someone away from his or her own country or home, esp. for political reasons",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition being exiled, or a person who is exiled:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Many Cuban exiles live in Florida."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exiled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sent away from your own country, town, etc., especially for political reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "the exiled king",
          "The exiled minister is now living in India."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be, or to be real:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think ghosts exist.",
          "Poverty still exists in this country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live, or to live in difficult conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "Some species exist in this small area of forest and nowhere else on earth.",
          "Few people can exist without water for more than a week.",
          "exist on No one can be expected to exist on such a low salary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be; have the ability to be known, recognized, or understood:",
        "examples": [
          "Can the mind exist independently of the body?",
          "Programs like Medicaid for the poor did not exist at that time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be present or be a condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Your local agency can tell you if a similar program exists in your community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to live:",
        "examples": [
          "No one can be expected to exist on such a low salary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "existed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be, or to be real:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think ghosts exist.",
          "Poverty still exists in this country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live, or to live in difficult conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "Some species exist in this small area of forest and nowhere else on earth.",
          "Few people can exist without water for more than a week.",
          "exist on No one can be expected to exist on such a low salary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "existence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something or someone existing:",
        "examples": [
          "existence of Many people question the existence of God.",
          "come into existence Modern cosmology believes the universe to have come into existence about 15 billion years ago.",
          "in existence The theatre company that they started is still in existence today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of life:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a miserable existence living with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being real, or of being known or recognized:",
        "examples": [
          "During the first few years of its existence, the theater had no permanent home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being present or of being a condition:",
        "examples": [
          "the existence of poverty"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of living, esp. a difficult one:",
        "examples": [
          "I lead a rather isolated existence here in Washington."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "existent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing now:",
        "examples": [
          "This carving is believed to be the only existent image of Saint Frideswide."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "existential": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a philosophy (= system of ideas) according to which the world has no meaning and each person is alone and completely responsible for his or her own actions:",
        "examples": [
          "an existential argument/philosopher",
          "a novel of existential dread"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to existence or being alive:",
        "examples": [
          "The biggest existential threat to humans is probably still nuclear war.",
          "This remote part of Western Australia represents a serious existential challenge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "existing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something that exists now:",
        "examples": [
          "The existing laws covering libel in this country are thought by many to be inadequate.",
          "Under the existing conditions many children are going hungry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "that exists or is being used at the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "Under existing conditions, many children are not getting an adequate education."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be, or to be real:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think ghosts exist.",
          "Poverty still exists in this country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live, or to live in difficult conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "Some species exist in this small area of forest and nowhere else on earth.",
          "Few people can exist without water for more than a week.",
          "exist on No one can be expected to exist on such a low salary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be; have the ability to be known, recognized, or understood:",
        "examples": [
          "Can the mind exist independently of the body?",
          "Programs like Medicaid for the poor did not exist at that time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be present or be a condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Your local agency can tell you if a similar program exists in your community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to live:",
        "examples": [
          "No one can be expected to exist on such a low salary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the door through which you might leave a building or large vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "We headed for the nearest exit.",
          "fire exit The fire exit (= the door you can escape through if there is a fire) is located at the back of the building.",
          "emergency exit Please ensure that emergency exits are kept clear at all times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of leaving a place, especially a theatre stage:",
        "examples": [
          "make an exit He saw Emma arrive and made a quick exit.",
          "make your exit She made her exit from the stage to rapturous applause."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of leaving something such as a job, an organization, a competition, or a television show:",
        "examples": [
          "exit from They believed his exit from the Department of Education was likely.",
          "Scriptwriters have promised the character a dramatic exit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smaller road used to leave a main road:",
        "examples": [
          "Turn off the motorway at the next exit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a place such as a building, room, or large vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "I exited quickly before anyone could see me.",
          "Please exit the theatre by the side doors.",
          "exit from He asked the passengers to exit from the truck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a theatre stage:",
        "examples": [
          "The character exits stage right.",
          "The singer took a bow before exiting the stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a large road and turn onto a smaller road:",
        "examples": [
          "Detectives were following the car as it exited Route 3.",
          "Exit at junction 29."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave something such as a job, an organization, a competition, or a television show:",
        "examples": [
          "The former CEO exited the company amid growing criticism.",
          "exit from The team is likely to be exiting early from the tournament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a computer program that you are using:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to exit the program before starting another.",
          "Click here to save and exit.",
          "exit from To exit from this page, press the Return key."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an instruction written in a play meaning that a character leaves the stage:",
        "examples": [
          "The most famous and intriguing of all Shakespeare's stage directions is \"Exit pursued by a bear,\" in The Winter's Tale.",
          "Exit stage left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the door through which you might leave a room, building, or large vehicle, or a place on a main road where a vehicle can leave it by taking a smaller road:",
        "examples": [
          "In case of fire, use the emergency exit next to the elevator.",
          "Stay on the freeway until you get to the Ventura exit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An exit is also the act of leaving a place, esp. a public place such as the stage of a theater:",
        "examples": [
          "She made her exit to rapturous applause."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a room, building, or large vehicle, or to leave a main road:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] Please exit (the theater) by the side doors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you exit a computer or computer program, you stop using it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop working for a company or doing a particular business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Departing executives usually exit the company almost immediately.",
          "Four cruise ships are being sold off as the company plans to exit its cruise-line operations.",
          "exit from sth We are exiting from retail to focus on distribution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop investing in something:",
        "examples": [
          "Owners of the stock, which closed at 205p yesterday, should not exit now.",
          "exit from sth Nervous investors exited from property shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop using a computer program:",
        "examples": [
          "Remember to save your work before you exit.",
          "exit the program/site/game"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of stopping working for a company or doing a particular business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "sb's exit from sth He spoke honestly about the company's exit from television.",
          "an exit strategy/route Make sure you have an exit strategy in case the job doesn't work out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of stopping investing in something:",
        "examples": [
          "It acquired its shares at 90p and is known to be looking for an exit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of ending an agreement, for example a contract or a loan:",
        "examples": [
          "an exit from sth They successfully negotiated an exit from the contract.",
          "an exit charge/penalty/fee"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a place such as a building, room, or large vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "I exited quickly before anyone could see me.",
          "Please exit the theatre by the side doors.",
          "exit from He asked the passengers to exit from the truck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a theatre stage:",
        "examples": [
          "The character exits stage right.",
          "The singer took a bow before exiting the stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a large road and turn onto a smaller road:",
        "examples": [
          "Detectives were following the car as it exited Route 3.",
          "Exit at junction 29."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave something such as a job, an organization, a competition, or a television show:",
        "examples": [
          "The former CEO exited the company amid growing criticism.",
          "exit from The team is likely to be exiting early from the tournament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a computer program that you are using:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to exit the program before starting another.",
          "Click here to save and exit.",
          "exit from To exit from this page, press the Return key"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exiting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a place such as a building, room, or large vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "I exited quickly before anyone could see me.",
          "Please exit the theatre by the side doors.",
          "exit from He asked the passengers to exit from the truck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a theatre stage:",
        "examples": [
          "The character exits stage right.",
          "The singer took a bow before exiting the stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a large road and turn onto a smaller road:",
        "examples": [
          "Detectives were following the car as it exited Route 3.",
          "Exit at junction 29."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave something such as a job, an organization, a competition, or a television show:",
        "examples": [
          "The former CEO exited the company amid growing criticism.",
          "exit from The team is likely to be exiting early from the tournament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a computer program that you are using:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to exit the program before starting another.",
          "Click here to save and exit.",
          "exit from To exit from this page, press the Return key"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the door through which you might leave a building or large vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "We headed for the nearest exit.",
          "fire exit The fire exit (= the door you can escape through if there is a fire) is located at the back of the building.",
          "emergency exit Please ensure that emergency exits are kept clear at all times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of leaving a place, especially a theatre stage:",
        "examples": [
          "make an exit He saw Emma arrive and made a quick exit.",
          "make your exit She made her exit from the stage to rapturous applause."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of leaving something such as a job, an organization, a competition, or a television show:",
        "examples": [
          "exit from They believed his exit from the Department of Education was likely.",
          "Scriptwriters have promised the character a dramatic exit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smaller road used to leave a main road:",
        "examples": [
          "Turn off the motorway at the next exit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a place such as a building, room, or large vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "I exited quickly before anyone could see me.",
          "Please exit the theatre by the side doors.",
          "exit from He asked the passengers to exit from the truck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a theatre stage:",
        "examples": [
          "The character exits stage right.",
          "The singer took a bow before exiting the stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a large road and turn onto a smaller road:",
        "examples": [
          "Detectives were following the car as it exited Route 3.",
          "Exit at junction 29."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave something such as a job, an organization, a competition, or a television show:",
        "examples": [
          "The former CEO exited the company amid growing criticism.",
          "exit from The team is likely to be exiting early from the tournament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a computer program that you are using:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to exit the program before starting another.",
          "Click here to save and exit.",
          "exit from To exit from this page, press the Return key."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an instruction written in a play meaning that a character leaves the stage:",
        "examples": [
          "The most famous and intriguing of all Shakespeare's stage directions is \"Exit pursued by a bear,\" in The Winter's Tale.",
          "Exit stage left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the door through which you might leave a room, building, or large vehicle, or a place on a main road where a vehicle can leave it by taking a smaller road:",
        "examples": [
          "In case of fire, use the emergency exit next to the elevator.",
          "Stay on the freeway until you get to the Ventura exit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An exit is also the act of leaving a place, esp. a public place such as the stage of a theater:",
        "examples": [
          "She made her exit to rapturous applause."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a room, building, or large vehicle, or to leave a main road:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] Please exit (the theater) by the side doors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you exit a computer or computer program, you stop using it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop working for a company or doing a particular business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Departing executives usually exit the company almost immediately.",
          "Four cruise ships are being sold off as the company plans to exit its cruise-line operations.",
          "exit from sth We are exiting from retail to focus on distribution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop investing in something:",
        "examples": [
          "Owners of the stock, which closed at 205p yesterday, should not exit now.",
          "exit from sth Nervous investors exited from property shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop using a computer program:",
        "examples": [
          "Remember to save your work before you exit.",
          "exit the program/site/game"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of stopping working for a company or doing a particular business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "sb's exit from sth He spoke honestly about the company's exit from television.",
          "an exit strategy/route Make sure you have an exit strategy in case the job doesn't work out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of stopping investing in something:",
        "examples": [
          "It acquired its shares at 90p and is known to be looking for an exit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of ending an agreement, for example a contract or a loan:",
        "examples": [
          "an exit from sth They successfully negotiated an exit from the contract.",
          "an exit charge/penalty/fee"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exodus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a large number of people leaving a place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The exodus out of the war-torn city continues.",
          "exodus from He says there is an exodus from public education which must be stopped.",
          "exodus of They joined the exodus of passengers leaving the ship.",
          "exodus to After 1945, the city centre population began its slow but steady exodus to the suburbs.",
          "mass exodus There has been a mass exodus of workers from the villages to the towns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the second book of the Bible telling of Moses and the journey of the Israelites out of Egypt",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movement of a lot of people from a place at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "The hurricane warning caused a mass exodus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movement of a lot of people or things away from a place:",
        "examples": [
          "an exodus of sth Trade unions are concerned by the exodus of jobs overseas.",
          "an exodus from sth There has been a mass exodus of workers from the villages to the towns.",
          "an exodus to sth There was an exodus of IT staff to internet startup companies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exonerate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show or state that someone or something is not guilty of something:",
        "examples": [
          "exonerate someone from something The report exonerated the crew from all responsibility for the collision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or state that someone or something is not to be blamed for something bad that happened:",
        "examples": [
          "The police officer was exonerated by a grand jury, but the protests continued."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or say officially that someone or something is not guilty of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We have proof which will completely exonerate him.",
          "exonerate sb from sth I do not wholly exonerate her from blame."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exorcism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of forcing an evil spirit to leave a person or place by using prayers or magic:",
        "examples": [
          "A hundred million people believe in the magic power of signs and exorcism.",
          "The bishop was recalled to Rome after endorsing faith-healing and exorcism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of removing the bad effects of a frightening or upsetting event:",
        "examples": [
          "Writing poetry becomes both a desirable madness and an exorcism of society's madness.",
          "It was far more than a play; it was an exorcism of the tragedy of war."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exorcist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who forces an evil spirit to leave a person or place by using prayers or magic",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "exorcists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who forces an evil spirit to leave a person or place by using prayers or magic",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "exotic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unusual and exciting because of coming (or seeming to come) from far away, especially a tropical country:",
        "examples": [
          "exotic flowers/food/designs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusual and specially interesting because of coming from a country that is far away:",
        "examples": [
          "exotic pets like snakes and tropical birds"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The air in the balloon expands when heated.",
          "They expanded their retail operations during the 1980s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase something in size, number, or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The air in the balloon expands when heated.",
          "[ T ] They expanded their number of stores significantly in the 1990s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "expand into sth These companies need to expand into new markets because they have reached market saturation at home.",
          "expand rapidly/greatly/significantly",
          "expand the range/scope/capacity Supermarkets continue to expand the range of products and services offered in their outlets.",
          "expand a business/company/programme",
          "Production capacity could expand by up to 30%, thus bringing down prices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expanded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The air in the balloon expands when heated.",
          "They expanded their retail operations during the 1980s."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expanding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The air in the balloon expands when heated.",
          "They expanded their retail operations during the 1980s."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expands": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The air in the balloon expands when heated.",
          "They expanded their retail operations during the 1980s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase something in size, number, or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The air in the balloon expands when heated.",
          "[ T ] They expanded their number of stores significantly in the 1990s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "expand into sth These companies need to expand into new markets because they have reached market saturation at home.",
          "expand rapidly/greatly/significantly",
          "expand the range/scope/capacity Supermarkets continue to expand the range of products and services offered in their outlets.",
          "expand a business/company/programme",
          "Production capacity could expand by up to 30%, thus bringing down prices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expanse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, open area of land, water, or sky:",
        "examples": [
          "expanse of The Great Plains are a broad expanse of grassland.",
          "vast expanse vast expanses of sand and pine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very wide space or area:",
        "examples": [
          "the vast expanse of Russia"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expansion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the increase of something in size, number, or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "expansion of the rapid expansion of the software industry",
          "an expansion of industry",
          "expansion into Expansion into new areas of research is possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in the size, number, or importance of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a rapid/major/massive expansion the rapid expansion of the software industry",
          "the planned/possible expansion of sth The document outlines the planned expansion of the programme across the UK.",
          "airport/business/market expansion",
          "expansion into sth Expansion into new areas of research is possible.",
          "an expansion plan/programme/project",
          "support/allow/encourage expansion",
          "fund/finance expansion"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not live in their own country:",
        "examples": [
          "A large community of expatriates has settled there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "living in a country that is not your own country, or relating to people that do this:",
        "examples": [
          "an expatriate Scot",
          "expatriate communities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move from your own country, or to cause someone to move from their own country:",
        "examples": [
          "The new leaders expatriated the ruling family.",
          "We lived in a residential compound designed for expatriated Dutch workers and their families.",
          "expatriate to He expatriated to St. Kitts, a tranquil Caribbean island country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send money out of a country to another country:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is offering a haven for businessmen from overseas who need to expatriate their money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not live in his or her own country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not live in their own country:",
        "examples": [
          "A large community of expatriates has settled there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to people who do not live in their own country:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has eight expatriate staff working around the world.",
          "an expatriate community/resident/worker"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to think or believe something will happen, or someone will arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "We are expecting a lot of applicants for the job.",
          "I expect (that) you'll find it somewhere in your bedroom.",
          "I expect (that) he'd have left anyway.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He didn't expect to see me.",
          "be fully expected to The financial performance of the business is fully expected (= almost certain) to improve.",
          "half expect someone to do something We were half expecting you not to come back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "normal and what usually happens:",
        "examples": [
          "All parents of small children get tired. It's to be expected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that someone should behave in a particular way or do a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "expect someone to do something Borrowers are expected to (= should) return books on time.",
          "expect something from someone I expect punctuality from my students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be pregnant:",
        "examples": [
          "She shouldn't be lifting those boxes if she's expecting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think or believe that something will happen, or that someone will arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We are expecting about 100 people for the lecture.",
          "[ T ] His plane is expected to land at about 7:30 this evening.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We expected to see her here, but I guess she decided not to come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To expect is also to ask for something to happen because you think you have a right to ask for it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The boss wants me to work this weekend – that’s expecting a lot!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that a woman is expecting, you mean that she is pregnant.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "expectancy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling that something exciting or pleasant is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "air of expectancy There was a general air of expectancy in the crowd.",
          "The voyage opened on a note of excitement and expectancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of work or effort that an employee believes they must do in order to be successful",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "expectant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thinking that something pleasant or exciting is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "the children's expectant faces"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a woman who is pregnant or a man whose partner is pregnant:",
        "examples": [
          "expectant mothers/fathers/couples"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An expectant mother/father/parent is someone whose child has not yet been born.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "expectation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling that good things are going to happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "live up to someone's expectations The holiday lived up to all our expectations (= was as good as we were expecting).",
          "have high expectations I've heard she's a stellar manager so I have high expectations (= I believe she will do a good job).",
          "expectations for What are your expectations for this job?",
          "expectations of I think she had unrealistic expectations of motherhood.",
          "beyond someone's expectations We did so well - beyond all (= better than) our expectations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of expecting something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Our expectations are that the UK will cut its interest rate.",
          "expectation of Is there any expectation of change at this point?",
          "They planned a protest with the expectation of being arrested.",
          "expectation of someone doing something Considering the injuries he's had there can be little expectation of him winning the race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "different from what is expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Contrary to all expectations, she was accepted by the academy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to encourage people to expect a bad result, so they will not be disappointed and may be pleasantly surprised:",
        "examples": [
          "Anticipating heavy losses, his campaign has already started managing expectations.",
          "As they await the panel's decision, advocates on each side try to manage expectations.",
          "Hoping to manage expectations, the company is saying publicly that its only goal is to equal the last quarter's performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling or belief that something will or should happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Considering his grades, there is little expectation of his getting into medical school.",
          "[ C usually pl ] Last year’s predictions fell a bit short of expectations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what you believe or hope will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Now the expectation is just 81 cents a share, according to a survey of a dozen analysts.",
          "expectation that sth The banks help out the government in the expectation that favours will be returned over time.",
          "The company says its revenue this year will fall $500,000 short of earlier expectations.",
          "Cost pressures are growing, and public and market expectations of inflation are rising.",
          "The group said it expected results for the second half to be in line with expectations, though there may be a shortfall in the first half of the year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expectations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling that good things are going to happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "live up to someone's expectations The holiday lived up to all our expectations (= was as good as we were expecting).",
          "have high expectations I've heard she's a stellar manager so I have high expectations (= I believe she will do a good job).",
          "expectations for What are your expectations for this job?",
          "expectations of I think she had unrealistic expectations of motherhood.",
          "beyond someone's expectations We did so well - beyond all (= better than) our expectations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of expecting something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Our expectations are that the UK will cut its interest rate.",
          "expectation of Is there any expectation of change at this point?",
          "They planned a protest with the expectation of being arrested.",
          "expectation of someone doing something Considering the injuries he's had there can be little expectation of him winning the race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "different from what is expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Contrary to all expectations, she was accepted by the academy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to encourage people to expect a bad result, so they will not be disappointed and may be pleasantly surprised:",
        "examples": [
          "Anticipating heavy losses, his campaign has already started managing expectations.",
          "As they await the panel's decision, advocates on each side try to manage expectations.",
          "Hoping to manage expectations, the company is saying publicly that its only goal is to equal the last quarter's performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling or belief that something will or should happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Considering his grades, there is little expectation of his getting into medical school.",
          "[ C usually pl ] Last year’s predictions fell a bit short of expectations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what you believe or hope will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Now the expectation is just 81 cents a share, according to a survey of a dozen analysts.",
          "expectation that sth The banks help out the government in the expectation that favours will be returned over time.",
          "The company says its revenue this year will fall $500,000 short of earlier expectations.",
          "Cost pressures are growing, and public and market expectations of inflation are rising.",
          "The group said it expected results for the second half to be in line with expectations, though there may be a shortfall in the first half of the year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "believed to be going to happen or arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "The expected counterattack never happened.",
          "The painting sold for three times the expected price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "going to be born soon:",
        "examples": [
          "They do not yet know the sex of their expected child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "believed to be something that should happen or be done:",
        "examples": [
          "A third of pupils are failing to reach the expected standards.",
          "His findings suggest a significant departure from the expected level of professionalism and performance of the company's senior leadership."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expecting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think or believe something will happen, or someone will arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "We are expecting a lot of applicants for the job.",
          "I expect (that) you'll find it somewhere in your bedroom.",
          "I expect (that) he'd have left anyway.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He didn't expect to see me.",
          "be fully expected to The financial performance of the business is fully expected (= almost certain) to improve.",
          "half expect someone to do something We were half expecting you not to come back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "normal and what usually happens:",
        "examples": [
          "All parents of small children get tired. It's to be expected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that someone should behave in a particular way or do a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "expect someone to do something Borrowers are expected to (= should) return books on time.",
          "expect something from someone I expect punctuality from my students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be pregnant:",
        "examples": [
          "She shouldn't be lifting those boxes if she's expecting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expects": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to think or believe something will happen, or someone will arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "We are expecting a lot of applicants for the job.",
          "I expect (that) you'll find it somewhere in your bedroom.",
          "I expect (that) he'd have left anyway.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He didn't expect to see me.",
          "be fully expected to The financial performance of the business is fully expected (= almost certain) to improve.",
          "half expect someone to do something We were half expecting you not to come back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "normal and what usually happens:",
        "examples": [
          "All parents of small children get tired. It's to be expected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that someone should behave in a particular way or do a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "expect someone to do something Borrowers are expected to (= should) return books on time.",
          "expect something from someone I expect punctuality from my students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be pregnant:",
        "examples": [
          "She shouldn't be lifting those boxes if she's expecting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think or believe that something will happen, or that someone will arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We are expecting about 100 people for the lecture.",
          "[ T ] His plane is expected to land at about 7:30 this evening.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We expected to see her here, but I guess she decided not to come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To expect is also to ask for something to happen because you think you have a right to ask for it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The boss wants me to work this weekend – that’s expecting a lot!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that a woman is expecting, you mean that she is pregnant.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "expedite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen more quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Something needs to be done to expedite the process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be done or progress more quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve got to expedite this order because they need it by tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be done more quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "We're trying to expedite the process of reviewing applications.",
          "You pay more for expedited delivery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expedited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen more quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Something needs to be done to expedite the process."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expedition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organized journey for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "go on an expedition We're going on a shopping expedition on Saturday.",
          "on an expedition Scott died while he was on an expedition to the Antarctic in 1912."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people, vehicles, animals, etc. taking part in an expedition:",
        "examples": [
          "expedition to The British expedition to Mount Everest is leaving next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "speed in doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "We will deal with your order with the greatest possible expedition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, organized trip for a particular purpose, or the people, vehicles, or ships making such a trip:",
        "examples": [
          "a military expedition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "speed in doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "We will deal with your order with the greatest possible expedition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expeditionary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of soldiers sent to another country to fight in a war",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "expeditions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organized journey for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "go on an expedition We're going on a shopping expedition on Saturday.",
          "on an expedition Scott died while he was on an expedition to the Antarctic in 1912."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people, vehicles, animals, etc. taking part in an expedition:",
        "examples": [
          "expedition to The British expedition to Mount Everest is leaving next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "speed in doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "We will deal with your order with the greatest possible expedition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, organized trip for a particular purpose, or the people, vehicles, or ships making such a trip:",
        "examples": [
          "a military expedition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "speed in doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "We will deal with your order with the greatest possible expedition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to leave a school, organization, or country:",
        "examples": [
          "The new government has expelled all foreign diplomats.",
          "be expelled from My brother was expelled from school for bad behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force air or liquid out of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She took a deep breath, then expelled the air in short blasts.",
          "expel something from something When you breathe out, you expel air from your lungs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to leave a country, organization, or school:",
        "examples": [
          "He was expelled from school for his continued bad behavior."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone leave a school, country, organization, or place:",
        "examples": [
          "The new government has expelled all foreign diplomats.",
          "expel sb from sth Officials want to expel settlers from protected forest.",
          "The disciplinary tribunal has the power to suspend or even expel offenders from the profession."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expelled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "expendable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something is expendable, people can do something or deal with a situation without them:",
        "examples": [
          "No one likes to think that they're expendable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not worth keeping or no longer useful:",
        "examples": [
          "He was considered expendable and dropped from the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not completely necessary for success or continuing in business:",
        "examples": [
          "In today's tough labor climate, individual workers are expendable.",
          "It seems he has become an expendable asset at the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expendable supplies are things that are used in a business that have little value:",
        "examples": [
          "expendable items/goods/supplies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made to be used up or worn out over time:",
        "examples": [
          "The one year parts and labor warranty excludes expendable parts such as batteries, springs, and filters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expenditure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of money that a government or person spends:",
        "examples": [
          "It's part of a drive to cut government expenditure.",
          "expenditure on The government's annual expenditure on arms has been reduced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using or spending energy, time, or money:",
        "examples": [
          "expenditure on The expenditure of effort on this project has been enormous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money, time, or effort that is spent:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a large expenditure of funds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of money that an organization or person spends:",
        "examples": [
          "reduce/keep down/cut expenditure We're primarily concerned with keeping expenditure down.",
          "increase expenditure",
          "expenditure on sth We were forced to cut expenditure on R&D.",
          "advertising/research/IT expenditure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using or spending energy, time, or money:",
        "examples": [
          "the expenditure of sth on sth The expenditure of effort on this project has been enormous."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expense": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the use of money, time, or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "worth the expense Buying a bigger car has proved to be well worth the expense.",
          "at great expense We've just had a new garage built at great expense.",
          "at someone’s expense We went on holiday at my father's expense (= he paid for it).",
          "go to the expense of It's silly to go to the expense of (= spend money on) buying new clothes when you don't really need them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes you spend money:",
        "examples": [
          "Our biggest expense this year was our summer holiday.",
          "We need to cut down on our expenses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that you spend when you are doing your job, that your employer will pay back to you:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to get my expenses approved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money needed or used to do or buy something; cost:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We have to start cutting down on our expenses.",
          "[ U ] The house was redecorated at great expense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that a person or business spends in order to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "a big/major expense Waste disposal is a major expense for us.",
          "cut down on/reduce/cut expense We need to cut down on our expenses.",
          "cover/meet expenses He said the business needed to borrow to meet future expenses.",
          "bear/incur an expense In your tax return you can include tax-deductible expenses incurred as a result of employment.",
          "a business/operating/running expense",
          "legal/medical/administrative expenses",
          "unnecessary/additional/extra expense Money can be moved into the account without the unnecessary expense of being converted into sterling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the large amount of money that something costs:",
        "examples": [
          "Buying a bigger car has proved to be well worth the expense.",
          "He just had his office remodelled at great expense.",
          "Having gone to the expense of hiring an exhibition stand, you need to make the most of the selling opportunity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that you spend when you are doing your job, that an employer or other organization pays back to you:",
        "examples": [
          "pay/cover/reimburse sb's expenses She was invited to speak at the conference, with an offer to cover all her expenses.",
          "travel/relocation/subsistence expenses",
          "Details of how to claim expenses can be found on the website.",
          "Committee members are paid £160 plus expenses to attend the fortnightly meetings.",
          "I need to get my expenses approved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is all expenses paid, you do not have to pay for anything yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "She's going to a conference in Tokyo, all expenses paid.",
          "an all-expenses-paid trip to New York"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "paid for by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They are living an extravagant lifestyle at the taxpayer's expense.",
          "If you lose your ticket, you will have to buy another at your own expense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using money that will be paid back by your employer:",
        "examples": [
          "He took me out to lunch on expenses.",
          "I usually travel standard class on the train, even when on expenses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend a lot of money in order to make something extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "No expense was spared in redesigning the chairman's office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show the full amount of money paid for something as a cost in a company's accounts, rather than showing it as a lower and lower amount over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The accounting rule allows research-and-development costs to be instantly expensed or deducted from profits."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expenses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money that you spend when you are doing your job, that your employer will pay back to you:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to get my expenses approved.",
          "on expenses UK Don't worry about the cost of lunch - it's on expenses.",
          "His employer fired him for lying about his expenses.",
          "Our accommodation was covered by expenses.",
          "She claimed over £15,000 in business expenses last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expensive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "costing a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Rolls Royces are very expensive.",
          "be expensive to Big houses are expensive to maintain.",
          "expensive taste She has expensive tastes (= she likes things that cost a lot of money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Housing in this part of the country is very expensive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Business class travel has become very expensive.",
          "He was looking for insurance to cover the expensive equipment in his home office.",
          "sth is expensive to do Older houses are expensive to maintain.",
          "prohibitively/extremely/hugely expensive"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "experience": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the process of getting) knowledge or skill from doing, seeing, or feeling things:",
        "examples": [
          "experience of Do you have any experience of working with kids? (= Have you ever worked with them?)",
          "experience in Do you have any experience in working with kids? (= Have you ever worked with them?)",
          "by experience The best way to learn is by experience (= by doing things).",
          "from experience I know from experience that Tony never keeps his promises.",
          "experience for I don't think she has the experience for the job (= enough knowledge and skill for it).",
          "The experience of pain (= what pain feels like) varies from one person to another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that something is what usually happens, according to what someone has experienced in their own life or career:",
        "examples": [
          "In my experience, people generally smile back if you smile at them.",
          "No workout is ever fun in my experience.",
          "Many people start a business without an exit strategy, which in my experience is a big mistake.",
          "In your experience, what do students like most about school?",
          "In her experience, people are more likely to write in to the show to complain than to give compliments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happens to you that affects how you feel:",
        "examples": [
          "have an experience I had a pretty unpleasant experience at the dentist's.",
          "experience as It was interesting hearing about his experiences as a policeman.",
          "I did meet him once and it was an experience I shall never forget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something happens and how it makes you feel:",
        "examples": [
          "dining experience They go out of their way to make sure you have a great dining experience.",
          "customer experience A spokesman for the company said that it was committed to improving the customer experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you experience something, it happens to you, or you feel it:",
        "examples": [
          "We experienced a lot of difficulty in selling our house.",
          "New companies often experience a loss in their first few years.",
          "It was the worst pain I'd ever experienced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the process of getting) knowledge or skill that is obtained from doing, seeing, or feeling things, or something that happens which has an effect on you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Do you have any experience working with children?",
          "[ U ] I know from experience that it can get quite cold in Maine this time of year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something happen to you, or to do or feel something:",
        "examples": [
          "The community has experienced rapid residential growth.",
          "She began to experience sharp pains in her elbow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "knowledge or skill that you get from doing, seeing, or feeling things, or the process of getting this:",
        "examples": [
          "His knowledge and experience will be a great asset to the board in our future growth.",
          "have experience of sth Do you have any experience of working with heavy machinery?",
          "gain/get experience As we gained experience of interpreting the data we were able to work faster.",
          "experience as sth They employed someone with many years' experience as a mine regulator.",
          "experience in sth Their experience in marketing and promotion has brought excellent results.",
          "work/professional experience My work experience includes one year as an accounts clerk, and two years as a shop assistant.",
          "past/previous/prior experience No previous experience is necessary as full training will be offered.",
          "extensive/considerable experience Carol has extensive experience in consumer advice and trading standards.",
          "practical/relevant experience",
          "personal/first-hand/direct experience",
          "I have three years of experience.",
          "by/from experience I know from experience that the manager's job does not end at closing time.",
          "in sb's experience In our experience, the most successful projects come from strong, diverse teams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happens to you that affects how you feel:",
        "examples": [
          "a good/great/positive experience We want to make visiting the website a good experience for all our users.",
          "a useful/valuable/educational experience",
          "be/provide/offer an experience It was an amazing experience to participate in the forum.",
          "customer/shopping/learning experience People who shop here care about the customer experience and the quality of service they receive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you experience something, it happens to you or affects you:",
        "examples": [
          "experience a problem/difficulty We experienced a lot of difficulty in selling our house.",
          "New companies often experience a loss in their first few years.",
          "This family business has experienced steady growth and now employs 40 people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "experienced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having skill or knowledge because you have done something many times:",
        "examples": [
          "an experienced teacher",
          "experienced in She is very experienced in marketing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the skill and knowledge to do something, esp. because of having done it for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Martin is an experienced sailor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having knowledge or skill in a job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "an experienced manager/staff/team",
          "highly/vastly/extremely experienced",
          "We are looking for experienced truck drivers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "experiences": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the process of getting) knowledge or skill from doing, seeing, or feeling things:",
        "examples": [
          "experience of Do you have any experience of working with kids? (= Have you ever worked with them?)",
          "experience in Do you have any experience in working with kids? (= Have you ever worked with them?)",
          "by experience The best way to learn is by experience (= by doing things).",
          "from experience I know from experience that Tony never keeps his promises.",
          "experience for I don't think she has the experience for the job (= enough knowledge and skill for it).",
          "The experience of pain (= what pain feels like) varies from one person to another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that something is what usually happens, according to what someone has experienced in their own life or career:",
        "examples": [
          "In my experience, people generally smile back if you smile at them.",
          "No workout is ever fun in my experience.",
          "Many people start a business without an exit strategy, which in my experience is a big mistake.",
          "In your experience, what do students like most about school?",
          "In her experience, people are more likely to write in to the show to complain than to give compliments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happens to you that affects how you feel:",
        "examples": [
          "have an experience I had a pretty unpleasant experience at the dentist's.",
          "experience as It was interesting hearing about his experiences as a policeman.",
          "I did meet him once and it was an experience I shall never forget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something happens and how it makes you feel:",
        "examples": [
          "dining experience They go out of their way to make sure you have a great dining experience.",
          "customer experience A spokesman for the company said that it was committed to improving the customer experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you experience something, it happens to you, or you feel it:",
        "examples": [
          "We experienced a lot of difficulty in selling our house.",
          "New companies often experience a loss in their first few years.",
          "It was the worst pain I'd ever experienced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the process of getting) knowledge or skill that is obtained from doing, seeing, or feeling things, or something that happens which has an effect on you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Do you have any experience working with children?",
          "[ U ] I know from experience that it can get quite cold in Maine this time of year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something happen to you, or to do or feel something:",
        "examples": [
          "The community has experienced rapid residential growth.",
          "She began to experience sharp pains in her elbow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "knowledge or skill that you get from doing, seeing, or feeling things, or the process of getting this:",
        "examples": [
          "His knowledge and experience will be a great asset to the board in our future growth.",
          "have experience of sth Do you have any experience of working with heavy machinery?",
          "gain/get experience As we gained experience of interpreting the data we were able to work faster.",
          "experience as sth They employed someone with many years' experience as a mine regulator.",
          "experience in sth Their experience in marketing and promotion has brought excellent results.",
          "work/professional experience My work experience includes one year as an accounts clerk, and two years as a shop assistant.",
          "past/previous/prior experience No previous experience is necessary as full training will be offered.",
          "extensive/considerable experience Carol has extensive experience in consumer advice and trading standards.",
          "practical/relevant experience",
          "personal/first-hand/direct experience",
          "I have three years of experience.",
          "by/from experience I know from experience that the manager's job does not end at closing time.",
          "in sb's experience In our experience, the most successful projects come from strong, diverse teams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happens to you that affects how you feel:",
        "examples": [
          "a good/great/positive experience We want to make visiting the website a good experience for all our users.",
          "a useful/valuable/educational experience",
          "be/provide/offer an experience It was an amazing experience to participate in the forum.",
          "customer/shopping/learning experience People who shop here care about the customer experience and the quality of service they receive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you experience something, it happens to you or affects you:",
        "examples": [
          "experience a problem/difficulty We experienced a lot of difficulty in selling our house.",
          "New companies often experience a loss in their first few years.",
          "This family business has experienced steady growth and now employs 40 people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "experiencing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you experience something, it happens to you, or you feel it:",
        "examples": [
          "We experienced a lot of difficulty in selling our house.",
          "New companies often experience a loss in their first few years.",
          "It was the worst pain I'd ever experienced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "experiment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a test done in order to learn something or to discover if something works or is true:",
        "examples": [
          "experiment on Some people believe that experiments on animals should be banned.",
          "experiment to She went there as part of an experiment to learn more about the ways extreme cold affects the body.",
          "conduct an experiment Scientists are conducting experiments to test the effectiveness of the new drug.",
          "carry out an experiment The experiment was carried out in a specially equipped lab.",
          "do an experiment I decided to do an experiment to see how many people would notice that I had moved the furniture around.",
          "as an experiment I've bought a different kind of coffee this week as an experiment (= in order to see what it is like).",
          "by experiment We can only find the best solution by experiment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try something in order to discover what it is like or find out more about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Things would never change if people weren't prepared to experiment.",
          "experiment with The school is experimenting with new teaching methods.",
          "experiment on Experimenting on mice can give us an idea of the effect of the disease in humans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test done in order to learn something or to discover whether something works or is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] His experiments were designed to find better methods of using heat energy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test or to try a new way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The school is experimenting with new teaching methods."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "experimental": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using new methods, ideas, substances, etc. that have not been tried before, usually in order to find out what effect they have:",
        "examples": [
          "The changes to the distribution system are purely experimental at the moment.",
          "experimental drug Some patients were given the experimental drug, while others were given a placebo.",
          "experimental treatment Both are experimental treatments for cancer.",
          "Scientists began clinical trials on an experimental malaria vaccine.",
          "Her poetry is too experimental to be widely popular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or using scientific experiments (= tests):",
        "examples": [
          "experimental data Experimental data suggests that cholesterol may play a role in the disease.",
          "experimental evidence We have been waiting many years for this kind of experimental evidence.",
          "experimental study observational and experimental studies of children's vocabulary development"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using or based on new ideas",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "experimentation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of trying methods, activities, etc. to discover what effect they have:",
        "examples": [
          "Children need the opportunity for experimentation.",
          "Extensive experimentation is needed before new drugs can be sold.",
          "experimentation with Experimentation with illegal drugs is dangerous."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "experimented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try something in order to discover what it is like or find out more about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Things would never change if people weren't prepared to experiment.",
          "experiment with The school is experimenting with new teaching methods.",
          "experiment on Experimenting on mice can give us an idea of the effect of the disease in humans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "experimenting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try something in order to discover what it is like or find out more about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Things would never change if people weren't prepared to experiment.",
          "experiment with The school is experimenting with new teaching methods.",
          "experiment on Experimenting on mice can give us an idea of the effect of the disease in humans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "experiments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a test done in order to learn something or to discover if something works or is true:",
        "examples": [
          "experiment on Some people believe that experiments on animals should be banned.",
          "experiment to She went there as part of an experiment to learn more about the ways extreme cold affects the body.",
          "conduct an experiment Scientists are conducting experiments to test the effectiveness of the new drug.",
          "carry out an experiment The experiment was carried out in a specially equipped lab.",
          "do an experiment I decided to do an experiment to see how many people would notice that I had moved the furniture around.",
          "as an experiment I've bought a different kind of coffee this week as an experiment (= in order to see what it is like).",
          "by experiment We can only find the best solution by experiment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try something in order to discover what it is like or find out more about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Things would never change if people weren't prepared to experiment.",
          "experiment with The school is experimenting with new teaching methods.",
          "experiment on Experimenting on mice can give us an idea of the effect of the disease in humans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test done in order to learn something or to discover whether something works or is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] His experiments were designed to find better methods of using heat energy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test or to try a new way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The school is experimenting with new teaching methods."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expert": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a gardening/medical expert",
          "expert at My mother is an expert at dress-making (= she does it very well).",
          "expert in She is an expert in addiction who has advised the government on health policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing a lot of knowledge or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "expert advice The centre provides expert advice for people with financial problems.",
          "expert opinion What's your expert opinion?",
          "an expert fisherman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person having a high level of knowledge or skill in a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the administration’s foreign-policy expert for eastern Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with a high level of knowledge or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "an expert on sth The professor is an expert on the rights of tax-exempt organizations.",
          "an expert at sth We need someone who is an expert at display design.",
          "an expert in sth He is a leading expert in the field of waste management.",
          "a marketing/security/computer expert",
          "medical/legal/financial experts",
          "a world/industry/international expert",
          "a top/leading/acknowledged expert"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing a lot of knowledge or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "expert advice/opinion We need expert advice, and that's why we've called you in.",
          "He had expert knowledge of commercial lending.",
          "be expert at doing sth Librarians are expert at finding information for you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expertise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a high level of knowledge or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "We admired the expertise with which he prepared the meal.",
          "expertise in I have no expertise in sewing.",
          "She has considerable expertise in French history.",
          "I have no IT expertise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a high level of skill or knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "She was widely known for her expertise as a trial lawyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a high level of knowledge or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "pick up/gain/develop expertise I've been in this job for thirty years, and I've picked up a good deal of expertise along the way.",
          "expertise in sth He is a logical choice given his expertise in consumer marketing.",
          "specialist/technical/professional expertise",
          "engineering/management/design expertise",
          "the expertise to do sth You will need someone with the expertise to handle confusing technical regulations.",
          "The problem comes when a manager strays outside his area of expertise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "experts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a gardening/medical expert",
          "expert at My mother is an expert at dress-making (= she does it very well).",
          "expert in She is an expert in addiction who has advised the government on health policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing a lot of knowledge or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "expert advice The centre provides expert advice for people with financial problems.",
          "expert opinion What's your expert opinion?",
          "an expert fisherman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person having a high level of knowledge or skill in a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the administration’s foreign-policy expert for eastern Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with a high level of knowledge or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "an expert on sth The professor is an expert on the rights of tax-exempt organizations.",
          "an expert at sth We need someone who is an expert at display design.",
          "an expert in sth He is a leading expert in the field of waste management.",
          "a marketing/security/computer expert",
          "medical/legal/financial experts",
          "a world/industry/international expert",
          "a top/leading/acknowledged expert"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing a lot of knowledge or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "expert advice/opinion We need expert advice, and that's why we've called you in.",
          "He had expert knowledge of commercial lending.",
          "be expert at doing sth Librarians are expert at finding information for you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expiration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which something that lasts for a fixed length of time comes to an end or stops being in use:",
        "examples": [
          "the expiration of a lease/visa",
          "expiration date What is the expiration date of your credit card? (= What is the last date on which it can be used?)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of breathing out:",
        "examples": [
          "During normal breathing, expiration is passive and no muscles are contracted.",
          "Breath intake and expiration were mostly active only in the upper half of her chest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a period of time during which an agreement or official document can be used:",
        "examples": [
          "He stayed on past the expiration of his tourist visa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Trading was brisk as the quarterly expiration of options and futures spurred demand for shares."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something that lasts for a fixed length of time expires, it comes to an end or stops being in use:",
        "examples": [
          "My passport expires next month.",
          "The contract between the two companies will expire at the end of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die:",
        "examples": [
          "He ceased to breathe, gently expiring without any struggle at the age of 90.",
          "In 1936 the last Tasmanian tiger breathed its final breath and expired in a zoo in Hobart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe out or to breathe air out:",
        "examples": [
          "The patient inhales as much air as possible and then expires with maximum effort.",
          "The device measures the amount of carbon dioxide expired by the patient's lungs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something that lasts for a fixed length of time) to end or stop being in use:",
        "examples": [
          "My passport will expire next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come to an end after a fixed length of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a contract/lease/licence expires",
          "This offer expires on 31 March 2012.",
          "set/scheduled/due to expire The warranty period is due to expire at the end of November.",
          "Under current law, the state's earned-income tax credit would expire after this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an option (= the right to buy or sell particular shares) expires, it can no longer be exercised (= used):",
        "examples": [
          "The investment options expire on February 5."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expired": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something that lasts for a fixed length of time expires, it comes to an end or stops being in use:",
        "examples": [
          "My passport expires next month.",
          "The contract between the two companies will expire at the end of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die:",
        "examples": [
          "He ceased to breathe, gently expiring without any struggle at the age of 90.",
          "In 1936 the last Tasmanian tiger breathed its final breath and expired in a zoo in Hobart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe out or to breathe air out:",
        "examples": [
          "The patient inhales as much air as possible and then expires with maximum effort.",
          "The device measures the amount of carbon dioxide expired by the patient's lungs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expires": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something that lasts for a fixed length of time expires, it comes to an end or stops being in use:",
        "examples": [
          "My passport expires next month.",
          "The contract between the two companies will expire at the end of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die:",
        "examples": [
          "He ceased to breathe, gently expiring without any struggle at the age of 90.",
          "In 1936 the last Tasmanian tiger breathed its final breath and expired in a zoo in Hobart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe out or to breathe air out:",
        "examples": [
          "The patient inhales as much air as possible and then expires with maximum effort.",
          "The device measures the amount of carbon dioxide expired by the patient's lungs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something that lasts for a fixed length of time) to end or stop being in use:",
        "examples": [
          "My passport will expire next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come to an end after a fixed length of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a contract/lease/licence expires",
          "This offer expires on 31 March 2012.",
          "set/scheduled/due to expire The warranty period is due to expire at the end of November.",
          "Under current law, the state's earned-income tax credit would expire after this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an option (= the right to buy or sell particular shares) expires, it can no longer be exercised (= used):",
        "examples": [
          "The investment options expire on February 5."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "explain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something clear or easy to understand by describing or giving information about it:",
        "examples": [
          "If there's anything you don't understand, I'll be happy to explain.",
          "explain something to someone The teacher explained the rules to the children.",
          "[ + question word ] Our guide explained where the cathedral was.",
          "He explained how the machine worked.",
          "Please could you explain why you're so late.",
          "[ + that ] She explained that she was going to stay with her sister.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Someone must have hit the wrong button,\" an official explained.",
          "explain yourself Molly asked the teacher if she could explain herself a little more clearly (= say more clearly what she meant).",
          "No one has been able to explain (= give the reason for) the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give reasons to defend your behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "He hadn't been home for three days so I asked him to explain himself.",
          "I'm not going to explain myself to someone who has never done a day's work in their life.",
          "If they see this video, you'll be explaining yourself to a police officer in the very near future.",
          "If they catch us in here, we're going to have a hard time explaining ourselves.",
          "Why would you do such a thing? Go ahead - explain yourselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something clear or easy to understand by describing or giving information about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] If there’s anything you don’t understand, I’ll be happy to explain.",
          "[ T ] The teacher explained the procedure to the students.",
          "[ + question word ] Bill explained how the program works."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To explain is also to give a reason for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] He couldn’t explain why he did it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "explained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something clear or easy to understand by describing or giving information about it:",
        "examples": [
          "If there's anything you don't understand, I'll be happy to explain.",
          "explain something to someone The teacher explained the rules to the children.",
          "[ + question word ] Our guide explained where the cathedral was.",
          "He explained how the machine worked.",
          "Please could you explain why you're so late.",
          "[ + that ] She explained that she was going to stay with her sister.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Someone must have hit the wrong button,\" an official explained.",
          "explain yourself Molly asked the teacher if she could explain herself a little more clearly (= say more clearly what she meant).",
          "No one has been able to explain (= give the reason for) the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give reasons to defend your behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "He hadn't been home for three days so I asked him to explain himself.",
          "I'm not going to explain myself to someone who has never done a day's work in their life.",
          "If they see this video, you'll be explaining yourself to a police officer in the very near future.",
          "If they catch us in here, we're going to have a hard time explaining ourselves.",
          "Why would you do such a thing? Go ahead - explain yourselves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "explaining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of making something clear or giving good reasons for it:",
        "examples": [
          "Some parts of the plan will need some explaining.",
          "No amount of explaining is going to make me understand why they did this.",
          "have explaining to do You'll have a lot of explaining to do when your dad finds out what happened."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "explains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something clear or easy to understand by describing or giving information about it:",
        "examples": [
          "If there's anything you don't understand, I'll be happy to explain.",
          "explain something to someone The teacher explained the rules to the children.",
          "[ + question word ] Our guide explained where the cathedral was.",
          "He explained how the machine worked.",
          "Please could you explain why you're so late.",
          "[ + that ] She explained that she was going to stay with her sister.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Someone must have hit the wrong button,\" an official explained.",
          "explain yourself Molly asked the teacher if she could explain herself a little more clearly (= say more clearly what she meant).",
          "No one has been able to explain (= give the reason for) the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give reasons to defend your behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "He hadn't been home for three days so I asked him to explain himself.",
          "I'm not going to explain myself to someone who has never done a day's work in their life.",
          "If they see this video, you'll be explaining yourself to a police officer in the very near future.",
          "If they catch us in here, we're going to have a hard time explaining ourselves.",
          "Why would you do such a thing? Go ahead - explain yourselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something clear or easy to understand by describing or giving information about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] If there’s anything you don’t understand, I’ll be happy to explain.",
          "[ T ] The teacher explained the procedure to the students.",
          "[ + question word ] Bill explained how the program works."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To explain is also to give a reason for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] He couldn’t explain why he did it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "explanation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the details or reasons that someone gives to make something clear or easy to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "explanation of This is a good explanation of the difference between \"affect\" and \"effect\".",
          "give someone an explanation Could you give me a quick explanation of how it works?",
          "explanation for What was her explanation for why she was late?",
          "[ + that ] The judge didn't believe his explanation that he had stolen the money in order to give it to charity.",
          "by way of explanation He said, by way of explanation, that he hadn't seen the traffic light change to red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the details or other information that someone gives to make something clear or easy to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She gave a detailed explanation of the administration’s health-care proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An explanation is also a reason or an excuse for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He had no explanation for his absence the day before."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "explanations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the details or reasons that someone gives to make something clear or easy to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "explanation of This is a good explanation of the difference between \"affect\" and \"effect\".",
          "give someone an explanation Could you give me a quick explanation of how it works?",
          "explanation for What was her explanation for why she was late?",
          "[ + that ] The judge didn't believe his explanation that he had stolen the money in order to give it to charity.",
          "by way of explanation He said, by way of explanation, that he hadn't seen the traffic light change to red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the details or other information that someone gives to make something clear or easy to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She gave a detailed explanation of the administration’s health-care proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An explanation is also a reason or an excuse for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He had no explanation for his absence the day before."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "explanatory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "giving an explanation about something:",
        "examples": [
          "explanatory note There are explanatory notes with the diagram.",
          "The kit comes complete with an explanatory instruction leaflet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "helping to make something clear or understandable:",
        "examples": [
          "an explanatory note"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "explicitly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is clear and exact:",
        "examples": [
          "I told you quite explicitly to be home by midnight.",
          "It should be explicitly stated exactly what the grant covers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "explode": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to break up into pieces violently, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "A bomb exploded at one of the capital's busiest railway stations this morning.",
          "He was driving so fast that his car tyre exploded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react suddenly with a strong expression of emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"What on earth do you think you're doing?\" she exploded (= said angrily).",
          "explode into The children exploded into giggles (= suddenly started laughing uncontrollably)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The population has exploded in the last ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something to be wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "explode a myth This book finally explodes some of the myths about the origin of the universe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burst violently and usually with a loud noise, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A bomb exploded nearby.",
          "[ T ] Black holes are left behind by exploding stars called supernovas.",
          "[ I ] fig. Yoga has exploded in popularity as a way to achieve physical and mental health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show sudden violent emotion, esp. anger:",
        "examples": [
          "He exploded in anger when told his luggage had been lost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The population is exploding in that part of the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove to be false or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "She hopes that this book will explode myths about poverty and intelligence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exploded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break up into pieces violently, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "A bomb exploded at one of the capital's busiest railway stations this morning.",
          "He was driving so fast that his car tyre exploded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react suddenly with a strong expression of emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"What on earth do you think you're doing?\" she exploded (= said angrily).",
          "explode into The children exploded into giggles (= suddenly started laughing uncontrollably)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The population has exploded in the last ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something to be wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "explode a myth This book finally explodes some of the myths about the origin of the universe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "explodes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to break up into pieces violently, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "A bomb exploded at one of the capital's busiest railway stations this morning.",
          "He was driving so fast that his car tyre exploded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react suddenly with a strong expression of emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"What on earth do you think you're doing?\" she exploded (= said angrily).",
          "explode into The children exploded into giggles (= suddenly started laughing uncontrollably)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The population has exploded in the last ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something to be wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "explode a myth This book finally explodes some of the myths about the origin of the universe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burst violently and usually with a loud noise, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A bomb exploded nearby.",
          "[ T ] Black holes are left behind by exploding stars called supernovas.",
          "[ I ] fig. Yoga has exploded in popularity as a way to achieve physical and mental health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show sudden violent emotion, esp. anger:",
        "examples": [
          "He exploded in anger when told his luggage had been lost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The population is exploding in that part of the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove to be false or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "She hopes that this book will explode myths about poverty and intelligence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exploding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break up into pieces violently, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "A bomb exploded at one of the capital's busiest railway stations this morning.",
          "He was driving so fast that his car tyre exploded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react suddenly with a strong expression of emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"What on earth do you think you're doing?\" she exploded (= said angrily).",
          "explode into The children exploded into giggles (= suddenly started laughing uncontrollably)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The population has exploded in the last ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something to be wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "explode a myth This book finally explodes some of the myths about the origin of the universe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exploit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use something in a way that helps you:",
        "examples": [
          "exploit resources We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use someone or something unfairly for your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Laws exist to stop companies exploiting their employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something unusual, brave, or funny that someone has done:",
        "examples": [
          "She was telling me about her exploits while travelling around Africa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brave, interesting, or unusual act:",
        "examples": [
          "daredevil exploits",
          "He is not content to limit himself to his exploits on the basketball court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something for your own benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "The two companies joined forces to exploit the potential of the Internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use someone unfairly for your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Factories here are coming under criticism for exploiting workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use or develop something for profit or progress in business:",
        "examples": [
          "exploit resources/technology/information We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible.",
          "exploit opportunities/potential",
          "This collection of valuable sound recordings has never been commercially exploited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone unfairly in order to make money or get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Laws exist to stop companies exploiting their employees.",
          "These unfortunate people have been ruthlessly exploited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something, often unfairly, for your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "exploit a loophole/weakness/vulnerability These are responsible employers who are not seeking to exploit loopholes in the legislation.",
          "People exploit the system by lodging multiple appeals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exploitation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the use of something in order to get an advantage from it:",
        "examples": [
          "exploitation of Britain's exploitation of its natural gas reserves began after the Second World War.",
          "Their goal is to protect the Antarctic and its resources from future commercial exploitation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using someone or something unfairly for your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "exploitation of Marx wrote about the exploitation of the workers.",
          "We want to put a stop to the exploitation of children by adults.",
          "The exploitation of fear is an effective means of manipulation.",
          "These people are the victims of reality TV exploitation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using someone unfairly for your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "She favors legislation to curb the exploitation of child labor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Exploitation of colonies leaves them at a disadvantage and makes the colonizing nations more wealthy and powerful.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use or development of something for profit or progress in business:",
        "examples": [
          "The awards recognize the best new products or processes suitable for commercial exploitation.",
          "the exploitation of sth The exploitation of advanced technologies will be necessary for economic success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfair treatment of other people for your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Working at very low wages is only one form of exploitation many immigrant workers face."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exploited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something in a way that helps you:",
        "examples": [
          "exploit resources We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use someone or something unfairly for your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Laws exist to stop companies exploiting their employees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exploiting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something in a way that helps you:",
        "examples": [
          "exploit resources We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use someone or something unfairly for your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Laws exist to stop companies exploiting their employees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exploits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use something in a way that helps you:",
        "examples": [
          "exploit resources We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use someone or something unfairly for your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Laws exist to stop companies exploiting their employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something unusual, brave, or funny that someone has done:",
        "examples": [
          "She was telling me about her exploits while travelling around Africa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brave, interesting, or unusual act:",
        "examples": [
          "daredevil exploits",
          "He is not content to limit himself to his exploits on the basketball court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something for your own benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "The two companies joined forces to exploit the potential of the Internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use someone unfairly for your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Factories here are coming under criticism for exploiting workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use or develop something for profit or progress in business:",
        "examples": [
          "exploit resources/technology/information We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible.",
          "exploit opportunities/potential",
          "This collection of valuable sound recordings has never been commercially exploited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone unfairly in order to make money or get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Laws exist to stop companies exploiting their employees.",
          "These unfortunate people have been ruthlessly exploited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something, often unfairly, for your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "exploit a loophole/weakness/vulnerability These are responsible employers who are not seeking to exploit loopholes in the legislation.",
          "People exploit the system by lodging multiple appeals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exploration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of travelling to and around a place, especially one where you have never been or few people have been before, in order to find out more about it:",
        "examples": [
          "exploration of Livingstone was the first European to make an exploration of the Zambezi river.",
          "space exploration Will space exploration ever reach beyond our solar system?",
          "polar exploration These were some of the coldest conditions ever endured in polar exploration.",
          "underwater exploration Divers love this spot because the clear, green, unpolluted sea is perfect for underwater explorations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of searching in a place in order to find a particular thing, usually something valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "exploration for He wanted to allow more exploration for oil and gas.",
          "oil exploration Our hike revealed the splendour of the region as well as the damage caused by oil exploration.",
          "They were given permission to conduct mineral explorations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of examining something to find out more about it, or a piece of writing, film, etc. that examines something in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "exploration of We need to carry out a full exploration of all the alternatives.",
          "Her hypothesis is plausible and merits exploration.",
          "The book is a thoughtful, provocative exploration of race, power, and political corruption in American culture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of traveling to a place or searching a place in order to learn about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] oil/gas exploration",
          "[ U ] space exploration"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of searching for something:",
        "examples": [
          "oil/gas/mineral exploration"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of going to a place to learn about it:",
        "examples": [
          "space/marine/Arctic exploration"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exploratory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "done in order to discover more about something:",
        "examples": [
          "an exploratory expedition to Antarctica",
          "exploratory drilling The oil company will begin exploratory drilling in the area next month.",
          "exploratory surgery After exploratory surgery, doctors informed him that the brain tumour was inoperable.",
          "She's having some exploratory tests done to find out what's causing the illness.",
          "We're having an exploratory meeting next week to talk about merging the two companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to learn more about something:",
        "examples": [
          "After the illness had dragged on for too long, Jake decided that an exploratory operation was necessary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "explore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to search a place and discover things about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The best way to explore the countryside is on foot.",
          "Robots, rather than astronauts, explore space now.",
          "The children have gone exploring in the woods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about, talk about, or study something, or to experience it, in order to find out more about it:",
        "examples": [
          "explore a possibility They are exploring the possibility of collaborating on a new project.",
          "explore your options At this point we are just exploring our options.",
          "explore avenues Scientists are exploring multiple avenues to develop the most effective vaccine.",
          "explore a theme The movie explores the themes of love and loss.",
          "explore an issue The course will explore these management issues in detail.",
          "explore an idea Computers allow children to easily explore an idea, and be more experimental.",
          "Working on the play and exploring deaf culture has been a profound experience for many in the cast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel to a new place to learn about it or become familiar with it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They set out to explore the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to discover; learn about:",
        "examples": [
          "We have to explore new ways to market our products.",
          "Many scholars have explored this issue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "explored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search a place and discover things about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The best way to explore the countryside is on foot.",
          "Robots, rather than astronauts, explore space now.",
          "The children have gone exploring in the woods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about, talk about, or study something, or to experience it, in order to find out more about it:",
        "examples": [
          "explore a possibility They are exploring the possibility of collaborating on a new project.",
          "explore your options At this point we are just exploring our options.",
          "explore avenues Scientists are exploring multiple avenues to develop the most effective vaccine.",
          "explore a theme The movie explores the themes of love and loss.",
          "explore an issue The course will explore these management issues in detail.",
          "explore an idea Computers allow children to easily explore an idea, and be more experimental.",
          "Working on the play and exploring deaf culture has been a profound experience for many in the cast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "explorer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who travels to places where no one has ever been in order to find out what is there:",
        "examples": [
          "Magellan was a famous 16th-century explorer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who travels to places where no one has ever been to learn about them:",
        "examples": [
          "French explorers traded with the Indians in many parts of North America."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "explorers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who travels to places where no one has ever been in order to find out what is there:",
        "examples": [
          "Magellan was a famous 16th-century explorer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who travels to places where no one has ever been to learn about them:",
        "examples": [
          "French explorers traded with the Indians in many parts of North America."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exploring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search a place and discover things about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The best way to explore the countryside is on foot.",
          "Robots, rather than astronauts, explore space now.",
          "The children have gone exploring in the woods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about, talk about, or study something, or to experience it, in order to find out more about it:",
        "examples": [
          "explore a possibility They are exploring the possibility of collaborating on a new project.",
          "explore your options At this point we are just exploring our options.",
          "explore avenues Scientists are exploring multiple avenues to develop the most effective vaccine.",
          "explore a theme The movie explores the themes of love and loss.",
          "explore an issue The course will explore these management issues in detail.",
          "explore an idea Computers allow children to easily explore an idea, and be more experimental.",
          "Working on the play and exploring deaf culture has been a profound experience for many in the cast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "explosion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something such as a bomb exploding:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire was thought to have been caused by a gas explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of making something explode:",
        "examples": [
          "explosion of The explosion (= the intentional exploding) of nuclear devices in the Bikini Atoll was stopped in 1958."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden strong expression of emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "explosion of There was an explosion of applause from the audience at the end of the performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large increase in the number of something that happens very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "population explosion The government has had to take measures to halt the population explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of proving that something is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "explosion of the explosion of the conspiracy theories surrounding the death of the star"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a violent burst, often with a loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The fire was caused by a gas explosion.",
          "[ U ] The explosion of the space shuttle shocked the nation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick and big increase:",
        "examples": [
          "Auto dealers report an explosion of interest in family-style vans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "explosions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something such as a bomb exploding:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire was thought to have been caused by a gas explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of making something explode:",
        "examples": [
          "explosion of The explosion (= the intentional exploding) of nuclear devices in the Bikini Atoll was stopped in 1958."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden strong expression of emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "explosion of There was an explosion of applause from the audience at the end of the performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large increase in the number of something that happens very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "population explosion The government has had to take measures to halt the population explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of proving that something is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "explosion of the explosion of the conspiracy theories surrounding the death of the star"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a violent burst, often with a loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The fire was caused by a gas explosion.",
          "[ U ] The explosion of the space shuttle shocked the nation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick and big increase:",
        "examples": [
          "Auto dealers report an explosion of interest in family-style vans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "explosive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "exploding or able to explode easily:",
        "examples": [
          "highly explosive Certain gases are highly explosive.",
          "explosive device An explosive device (= a bomb) was found at one of the capital's busiest stations this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very loud and sudden, like an explosion:",
        "examples": [
          "There was an explosive clap of thunder overhead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An explosive situation or emotion is one in which strong feelings are loudly or violently expressed:",
        "examples": [
          "explosive situation The situation in some of America's cities has become explosive.",
          "explosive issue Capital punishment is an explosive issue.",
          "explosive temper She has an explosive temper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An explosive increase is very large and quick:",
        "examples": [
          "The last few years have seen an explosive increase in the number of homeless people on our streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a sports player, runner, etc. who is able to suddenly increase their speed or power while playing or running, or to describe this speed or power:",
        "examples": [
          "He was one of the Premier League's most explosive players.",
          "explosive speed Trainers work on drills designed to promote explosive speed and physical agility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance or piece of equipment that can cause explosions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "exploding or able to explode easily:",
        "examples": [
          "an explosive device",
          "Certain gases are highly explosive.",
          "fig. It was a politically explosive issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Explosive also means difficult to control and likely to be violent:",
        "examples": [
          "She has an explosive temper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very quick and big:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been an explosive increase in the number households owning a computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that can be made to burst violently:",
        "examples": [
          "Explosives are sometimes used to blast away rock in construction.",
          "Dynamite is a powerful explosive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "explosives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "exploding or able to explode easily:",
        "examples": [
          "highly explosive Certain gases are highly explosive.",
          "explosive device An explosive device (= a bomb) was found at one of the capital's busiest stations this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very loud and sudden, like an explosion:",
        "examples": [
          "There was an explosive clap of thunder overhead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An explosive situation or emotion is one in which strong feelings are loudly or violently expressed:",
        "examples": [
          "explosive situation The situation in some of America's cities has become explosive.",
          "explosive issue Capital punishment is an explosive issue.",
          "explosive temper She has an explosive temper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An explosive increase is very large and quick:",
        "examples": [
          "The last few years have seen an explosive increase in the number of homeless people on our streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a sports player, runner, etc. who is able to suddenly increase their speed or power while playing or running, or to describe this speed or power:",
        "examples": [
          "He was one of the Premier League's most explosive players.",
          "explosive speed Trainers work on drills designed to promote explosive speed and physical agility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance or piece of equipment that can cause explosions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "exploding or able to explode easily:",
        "examples": [
          "an explosive device",
          "Certain gases are highly explosive.",
          "fig. It was a politically explosive issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Explosive also means difficult to control and likely to be violent:",
        "examples": [
          "She has an explosive temper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very quick and big:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been an explosive increase in the number households owning a computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that can be made to burst violently:",
        "examples": [
          "Explosives are sometimes used to blast away rock in construction.",
          "Dynamite is a powerful explosive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofexposition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "exponent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports an idea or belief or performs an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "exponent of Adam Smith was an exponent of free trade.",
          "Jacqueline du Pré was a leading exponent of the cello."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or sign that shows how many times another number is to be multiplied by itself:",
        "examples": [
          "In 64 and yn, 4 and n are the exponents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who supports an idea, plan, or position:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the leading exponent of the behavioral approach to psychology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or sign that shows how many times another number is to be multiplied by itself",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports an idea or belief:",
        "examples": [
          "an exponent of sth Adam Smith was an exponent of free trade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who performs an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "an exponent of sth He is one of Japan's master exponents of the art of sushi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or sign which shows how many times another number is to be multiplied by itself:",
        "examples": [
          "In 6³ and y², 3 and 2 are the exponents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exponential": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An exponential rate of increase becomes quicker and quicker as the thing that increases becomes larger:",
        "examples": [
          "exponential growth We are looking for exponential growth in our investment.",
          "exponential increase There has been an exponential increase in the world population this century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing an exponent (= a number or sign that shows how many times another number is to be multiplied by itself):",
        "examples": [
          "exponential expression 64 is an exponential expression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An exponential equation is an equation (= mathematical statement) in which the variable (= letter or symbol) appears in an exponent.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "becoming quicker and quicker:",
        "examples": [
          "We are looking for exponential growth in our investment.",
          "There has been an exponential increase in sales since the new advertising campaign began."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exponentially": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that becomes quicker and quicker as something that increases becomes larger:",
        "examples": [
          "increase exponentially Malthus wrote about the risks involved in the world's population increasing exponentially.",
          "grow exponentially We are growing exponentially in resources, people, and financing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "export": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to send goods to another country for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "be exported to French cheeses are exported to many different countries.",
          "Our clothes sell so well in this country that we have no need to export."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something from one country into use in other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "American culture has been exported all over the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you export information from a computer, you copy a large amount of it to a different part of the computer's memory or to another device.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that you sell in another country, or the business of sending goods to another country in order to sell them there:",
        "examples": [
          "main export Coffee is one of Brazil's main exports.",
          "We plan to increase our exports over the next five years.",
          "export of The export of ivory is now strictly controlled.",
          "for export India grows tea for export.",
          "export market We are planning to develop our export market.",
          "export trade Most of the country's export trade is with Russia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send goods to another country for sale or use:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Chile exports a large amount of copper to Japan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something sold and taken out of a country and into another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Coffee is one of Brazil’s main exports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Export is also the business of sending goods to another country in order to sell them there.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send goods to another country for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year, the US exported $93 million worth of wine.",
          "export sth to sth French cheeses are exported to many different countries.",
          "The exchange rate is making it difficult for farms and factories to export.",
          "Oil companies had contracts with an exporting countries that fixed prices and volumes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something from one country into use in other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "export sth to sth He believes the state's educational model can be exported to other states.",
          "American culture has been exported all over the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy a large amount of information on a computer either to a different part of the computer's storage space or to another form of storage such as a CD, so that it can be used for a different purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "If they had all the right tools on the same platform they would not need to export data.",
          "export sth to/into sth The only way to do this is to export the data into a spreadsheet.",
          "export sth from sth This article tells you how to import and export files from UNIX to other systems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that you sell in another country:",
        "examples": [
          "Coffee is one of Brazil's main exports.",
          "oil/arms/beef exports",
          "increase/boost/promote exports We plan to increase our exports over the next five years.",
          "ban/halt/control exports",
          "a decline/growth in exports"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or business of sending goods to another country in order to sell them there:",
        "examples": [
          "the export of sth The ruling banned the export of live cattle.",
          "Most of their crops are grown for export.",
          "an export company/business"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove what is covering something so that it can be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "The plaster on the walls has been removed to expose the original bricks underneath.",
          "He damaged his leg so badly in the accident that the bone was exposed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow light to shine on photographic film, as part of producing an image or in a way that destroys an image:",
        "examples": [
          "Depending on how bright the sky is and what kind of effect you want to achieve, you might expose the film anywhere from one minute to 10 minutes.",
          "Police forced tourists who had photographed the incident to expose their film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a man exposes himself, he shows his sexual organs in a public place to people he does not know.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone at risk from something harmful or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "be exposed to It is feared that people living near the power station may have been exposed to radiation.",
          "expose someone to something His comments in the interview could expose him to charges of perjury.",
          "There had been an outbreak of the virus and healthcare workers had been exposed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make public something bad or dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "expose corruption The review exposed widespread corruption in the police force.",
          "expose someone as something The newspaper story exposed him as (= showed that he was) a liar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public report of the facts about a situation, especially one that is shocking or has been kept secret:",
        "examples": [
          "exposé of Today's newspaper contains a searing exposé of police corruption.",
          "For shocking truths about the case, read her latest book, a brilliant exposé.",
          "He was planning an exposé in his magazine detailing the extent of child exploitation in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something covered or hidden able to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "The plaster was removed to expose the original brick wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publicly show that someone or something is bad or dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "He was exposed as a fraud and a liar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a situation or a condition that makes someone likely to be harmed:",
        "examples": [
          "His behavior on the Senate floor exposed him to ridicule.",
          "Be sure your child wears sunscreen whenever she’s exposed to the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create conditions that allow someone to have the opportunity to learn or experience new things:",
        "examples": [
          "Kate was exposed to new ideas when she went to college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public report about a situation that is shocking or that has been kept secret",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create conditions that allow someone the opportunity to do, learn, or experience something:",
        "examples": [
          "expose sb/oneself to sth Some expose themselves to the equity market only indirectly, through insurance and pension plans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make public something bad or dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "The audit exposed widespread corruption in the accounting department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something where it can be easily seen:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure the new models are exposed in the window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public report of the facts about a situation, especially one that is shocking or has been kept secret:",
        "examples": [
          "an exposé of sth Today's newspaper contains a searing exposé of insider trading."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exposed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having no protection from bad weather:",
        "examples": [
          "exposed position The house is in a very exposed position.",
          "The site has easy access but is very exposed and should be avoided in high winds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be easily harmed, influenced, or attacked:",
        "examples": [
          "exposed to Small companies are more exposed to an economic downturn.",
          "The publishing of my personal information left me feeling very uncomfortable and exposed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "uncovered so that it can be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "The building is very attractive with exposed brickwork, beamed ceilings, and oak panelling.",
          "Mosquitoes feast on every inch of exposed flesh."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Exposed film has had light shone on it as part of producing an image or in a way that destroys an image:",
        "examples": [
          "He was carrying rolls of exposed film that contained secret information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not covered; able to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "He left some exposed wires that should be covered up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a person or organization is exposed, they risk losing money:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank was heavily exposed due to the high number of high-risk mortgages it held."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exposes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove what is covering something so that it can be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "The plaster on the walls has been removed to expose the original bricks underneath.",
          "He damaged his leg so badly in the accident that the bone was exposed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow light to shine on photographic film, as part of producing an image or in a way that destroys an image:",
        "examples": [
          "Depending on how bright the sky is and what kind of effect you want to achieve, you might expose the film anywhere from one minute to 10 minutes.",
          "Police forced tourists who had photographed the incident to expose their film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a man exposes himself, he shows his sexual organs in a public place to people he does not know.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone at risk from something harmful or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "be exposed to It is feared that people living near the power station may have been exposed to radiation.",
          "expose someone to something His comments in the interview could expose him to charges of perjury.",
          "There had been an outbreak of the virus and healthcare workers had been exposed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make public something bad or dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "expose corruption The review exposed widespread corruption in the police force.",
          "expose someone as something The newspaper story exposed him as (= showed that he was) a liar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public report of the facts about a situation, especially one that is shocking or has been kept secret:",
        "examples": [
          "exposé of Today's newspaper contains a searing exposé of police corruption.",
          "For shocking truths about the case, read her latest book, a brilliant exposé.",
          "He was planning an exposé in his magazine detailing the extent of child exploitation in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something covered or hidden able to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "The plaster was removed to expose the original brick wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publicly show that someone or something is bad or dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "He was exposed as a fraud and a liar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a situation or a condition that makes someone likely to be harmed:",
        "examples": [
          "His behavior on the Senate floor exposed him to ridicule.",
          "Be sure your child wears sunscreen whenever she’s exposed to the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create conditions that allow someone to have the opportunity to learn or experience new things:",
        "examples": [
          "Kate was exposed to new ideas when she went to college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public report about a situation that is shocking or that has been kept secret",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create conditions that allow someone the opportunity to do, learn, or experience something:",
        "examples": [
          "expose sb/oneself to sth Some expose themselves to the equity market only indirectly, through insurance and pension plans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make public something bad or dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "The audit exposed widespread corruption in the accounting department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something where it can be easily seen:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure the new models are exposed in the window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public report of the facts about a situation, especially one that is shocking or has been kept secret:",
        "examples": [
          "an exposé of sth Today's newspaper contains a searing exposé of insider trading."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exposing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove what is covering something so that it can be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "The plaster on the walls has been removed to expose the original bricks underneath.",
          "He damaged his leg so badly in the accident that the bone was exposed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow light to shine on photographic film, as part of producing an image or in a way that destroys an image:",
        "examples": [
          "Depending on how bright the sky is and what kind of effect you want to achieve, you might expose the film anywhere from one minute to 10 minutes.",
          "Police forced tourists who had photographed the incident to expose their film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a man exposes himself, he shows his sexual organs in a public place to people he does not know.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone at risk from something harmful or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "be exposed to It is feared that people living near the power station may have been exposed to radiation.",
          "expose someone to something His comments in the interview could expose him to charges of perjury.",
          "There had been an outbreak of the virus and healthcare workers had been exposed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make public something bad or dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "expose corruption The review exposed widespread corruption in the police force.",
          "expose someone as something The newspaper story exposed him as (= showed that he was) a liar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exposure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of experiencing something or being affected by it because of being in a particular situation or place:",
        "examples": [
          "exposure to You should always limit your exposure to the sun.",
          "Even a brief exposure to radiation is very dangerous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something bad that someone has done being made public:",
        "examples": [
          "exposure of The exposure of the politician's love affair forced him to resign.",
          "More than anything he fears exposure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of an event or information being often discussed in newspapers and on the television, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "get exposure His last movie got so much exposure in the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious medical condition that is caused by being outside in very cold weather:",
        "examples": [
          "All the members of the expedition to the South Pole died of exposure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single photograph on a piece of film, or the amount of time a piece of film is open to the light when making a photograph:",
        "examples": [
          "There are 24 exposures on this film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the direction in which something faces:",
        "examples": [
          "Our dining room has a northern exposure (= faces north), so it's rather cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a risk of financial loss, especially on the stock market:",
        "examples": [
          "exposure to The fund has hedged its exposure to gas prices.",
          "The simplest way to reduce the volatility of your portfolio is to diversify your exposure across a variety of asset classes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation or condition that makes someone likely to be harmed, esp. because the person has not been protected from something dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "A federal court jury found the workers had been harmed by prolonged exposure to asbestos fibers.",
          "Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Exposure is also a serious medical condition that is caused by being outside without protection from the weather.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the conditions that make available an opportunity to learn or experience new things:",
        "examples": [
          "Additional exposure to the Japanese language was provided at meals.",
          "Students deserve exposure to creative teachers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the attention given to someone or something by television, newspapers, magazines, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "More races means more exposure for the team.",
          "He gained wide exposure in both the print and sound media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of stating facts publicly that show that someone is dishonest or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "Party officials have succeeded in keeping a lid on exposure of the senator’s misdeeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of facing in (a stated direction):",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Our dining room has a southern exposure, so we get plenty of sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the positions in a strip of film that can produce a photograph:",
        "examples": [
          "Get a roll of film with 36 exposures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the risk of losing money, for example through a loan or investment, or the amount of money that might be lost:",
        "examples": [
          "exposure to sth The bank had relatively little exposure to subprime mortgages, which are issued to people with weak credit histories.",
          "If they do walk away from the deal their total exposure is around £40 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of possibly being affected by something such as a substance or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "exposure to sth The city's youths need more exposure to positive role models."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of public attention that someone or something, especially an advertisement or product, receives:",
        "examples": [
          "The overall winner is guaranteed lots of media exposure.",
          "get/gain exposure The product is being advertised to bloggers with the hope of getting more exposure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of investing in something:",
        "examples": [
          "exposure to sth Her clients wanted more exposure to the energy and real estate sectors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expounding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a detailed explanation of something:",
        "examples": [
          "expound on He's always expounding on what's wrong with the world.",
          "expound a theory He likes to expound his theories about the economy, which are usually wrong.",
          "expound your views She uses her newspaper column to expound her views on environmental issues."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "express": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show a feeling, opinion, or fact:",
        "examples": [
          "Her eyes expressed deep sadness.",
          "I would like to express my thanks for your kindness.",
          "express how Words can't express how happy I am.",
          "be expressed as These figures are expressed as a percentage of the total."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate what you think or feel, by speaking or writing, or in some other way:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm afraid I'm not expressing myself very clearly.",
          "Children often express themselves in painting.",
          "He felt he was unable to express himself freely when his boss was around.",
          "We were raised to debate issues and not to be afraid to express ourselves.",
          "Everyone she meets is impressed by the ease with which she expresses herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something somewhere very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "be expressed to Your order will be expressed to you within 24 hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving or being sent fast:",
        "examples": [
          "express delivery Please send this letter by express delivery.",
          "express train She took the overnight express train to Luxor.",
          "express service The dry cleaners offer a normal or an express service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clearly and intentionally stated:",
        "examples": [
          "express wish It is my express wish that after my death, my books be given to my old college library.",
          "express purpose The lawyer argued that the accused had gone to the victim's house with the express purpose of killing her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using a service that does something faster than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "send something express Please can you send this parcel express?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a train or bus that takes less time to do a journey than other trains or buses:",
        "examples": [
          "The quickest way to get here is to take the uptown express.",
          "the Orient Express"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a service that does something faster than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "by express This parcel needs to be sent by express."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show a feeling or idea by what you say or do or by how you look:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s expressed interest in doing some camping.",
          "Several victims expressed disappointment at the small amount of money they were offered.",
          "He wrote to express his sympathy after the death of her mother.",
          "The program tries to get students to express themselves verbally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of transportation or a service) fast, or direct:",
        "examples": [
          "The express train makes very few stops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clearly and intentionally stated:",
        "examples": [
          "It was her express wish that art collection be given to the university’s museum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a train or bus that does not stop at many places on its route and therefore is faster in getting people to where they want to go:",
        "examples": [
          "Change here to get the express."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state an opinion or fact, or say how you feel about something:",
        "examples": [
          "express doubts/reservations International observers had expressed growing doubts that the balloting would be fair.",
          "express appreciation/gratitude/satisfaction",
          "express interest He said that a Chinese technology company had expressed interest in acquiring an American manufacturer of disk drives.",
          "express concern Some board members expressed concern about the proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a package or letter somewhere by a method that is faster than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "She says she expressed the documents yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show an amount or quantity in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "express sth as sth Expense ratios are a mutual fund's cost of doing business and are expressed as a percentage of your assets in the plan.",
          "express sth in sth The rates of duty listed below are expressed in pounds sterling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sent using a service that sends packages and letters faster than is possible with the usual method:",
        "examples": [
          "Did she send it by express mail?",
          "I have an express package for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing for the purpose of doing something quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have bags to check, you can do it curbside or at the express check-in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to travel at a high speed and not stopping often :",
        "examples": [
          "express buses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clearly stated and agreed, often as a part of a contract:",
        "examples": [
          "All payments were made with the express approval of both governments.",
          "He will be the main witness at hearings, called for the express purpose of spotlighting his views on climate change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using a service that sends packages and letters faster than is possible with the usual method:",
        "examples": [
          "Send the letter express, next-day delivery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast train or bus that does not stop often:",
        "examples": [
          "The express skips stops to make the trip faster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a service that sends packages and letters faster than is possible with the usual method:",
        "examples": [
          "The package should arrive by express today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expressed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show a feeling, opinion, or fact:",
        "examples": [
          "Her eyes expressed deep sadness.",
          "I would like to express my thanks for your kindness.",
          "express how Words can't express how happy I am.",
          "be expressed as These figures are expressed as a percentage of the total."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate what you think or feel, by speaking or writing, or in some other way:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm afraid I'm not expressing myself very clearly.",
          "Children often express themselves in painting.",
          "He felt he was unable to express himself freely when his boss was around.",
          "We were raised to debate issues and not to be afraid to express ourselves.",
          "Everyone she meets is impressed by the ease with which she expresses herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something somewhere very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "be expressed to Your order will be expressed to you within 24 hours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expresses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show a feeling, opinion, or fact:",
        "examples": [
          "Her eyes expressed deep sadness.",
          "I would like to express my thanks for your kindness.",
          "express how Words can't express how happy I am.",
          "be expressed as These figures are expressed as a percentage of the total."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate what you think or feel, by speaking or writing, or in some other way:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm afraid I'm not expressing myself very clearly.",
          "Children often express themselves in painting.",
          "He felt he was unable to express himself freely when his boss was around.",
          "We were raised to debate issues and not to be afraid to express ourselves.",
          "Everyone she meets is impressed by the ease with which she expresses herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something somewhere very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "be expressed to Your order will be expressed to you within 24 hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving or being sent fast:",
        "examples": [
          "express delivery Please send this letter by express delivery.",
          "express train She took the overnight express train to Luxor.",
          "express service The dry cleaners offer a normal or an express service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clearly and intentionally stated:",
        "examples": [
          "express wish It is my express wish that after my death, my books be given to my old college library.",
          "express purpose The lawyer argued that the accused had gone to the victim's house with the express purpose of killing her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using a service that does something faster than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "send something express Please can you send this parcel express?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a train or bus that takes less time to do a journey than other trains or buses:",
        "examples": [
          "The quickest way to get here is to take the uptown express.",
          "the Orient Express"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a service that does something faster than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "by express This parcel needs to be sent by express."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show a feeling or idea by what you say or do or by how you look:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s expressed interest in doing some camping.",
          "Several victims expressed disappointment at the small amount of money they were offered.",
          "He wrote to express his sympathy after the death of her mother.",
          "The program tries to get students to express themselves verbally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of transportation or a service) fast, or direct:",
        "examples": [
          "The express train makes very few stops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clearly and intentionally stated:",
        "examples": [
          "It was her express wish that art collection be given to the university’s museum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a train or bus that does not stop at many places on its route and therefore is faster in getting people to where they want to go:",
        "examples": [
          "Change here to get the express."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state an opinion or fact, or say how you feel about something:",
        "examples": [
          "express doubts/reservations International observers had expressed growing doubts that the balloting would be fair.",
          "express appreciation/gratitude/satisfaction",
          "express interest He said that a Chinese technology company had expressed interest in acquiring an American manufacturer of disk drives.",
          "express concern Some board members expressed concern about the proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a package or letter somewhere by a method that is faster than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "She says she expressed the documents yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show an amount or quantity in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "express sth as sth Expense ratios are a mutual fund's cost of doing business and are expressed as a percentage of your assets in the plan.",
          "express sth in sth The rates of duty listed below are expressed in pounds sterling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sent using a service that sends packages and letters faster than is possible with the usual method:",
        "examples": [
          "Did she send it by express mail?",
          "I have an express package for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing for the purpose of doing something quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have bags to check, you can do it curbside or at the express check-in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to travel at a high speed and not stopping often :",
        "examples": [
          "express buses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clearly stated and agreed, often as a part of a contract:",
        "examples": [
          "All payments were made with the express approval of both governments.",
          "He will be the main witness at hearings, called for the express purpose of spotlighting his views on climate change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using a service that sends packages and letters faster than is possible with the usual method:",
        "examples": [
          "Send the letter express, next-day delivery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast train or bus that does not stop often:",
        "examples": [
          "The express skips stops to make the trip faster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a service that sends packages and letters faster than is possible with the usual method:",
        "examples": [
          "The package should arrive by express today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expressing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show a feeling, opinion, or fact:",
        "examples": [
          "Her eyes expressed deep sadness.",
          "I would like to express my thanks for your kindness.",
          "express how Words can't express how happy I am.",
          "be expressed as These figures are expressed as a percentage of the total."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate what you think or feel, by speaking or writing, or in some other way:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm afraid I'm not expressing myself very clearly.",
          "Children often express themselves in painting.",
          "He felt he was unable to express himself freely when his boss was around.",
          "We were raised to debate issues and not to be afraid to express ourselves.",
          "Everyone she meets is impressed by the ease with which she expresses herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something somewhere very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "be expressed to Your order will be expressed to you within 24 hours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expression": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of saying what you think or showing how you feel using words or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "expression of He wrote her a poem as an expression of his love.",
          "We've received a lot of expressions of support for our campaign.",
          "freedom of expression Freedom of expression is a basic human right.",
          "give expression to It's better to give expression to (= show) your anger, rather than hiding it.",
          "find expression formal His sadness at the death of his wife found expression (= was shown) in his music.",
          "She plays the violin with great expression (= feeling)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the look on someone's face, showing what they feel or think:",
        "examples": [
          "I could tell from her expression that something serious had happened.",
          "Mark always has such a miserable expression on his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or group of words used in a particular situation or by particular people:",
        "examples": [
          "He uses a lot of unusual expressions.",
          "\"A can of worms\" is an expression that means \"a difficult situation\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in mathematics, a symbol or group of symbols that represent an amount:",
        "examples": [
          "4xy2 is an expression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or group of words having a particular meaning or used in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "That was an expression he hadn’t heard before, and wondered what it meant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An expression is also a mathematical statement that includes numbers, symbols, or both.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of showing a feeling or idea, or a feeling or idea that is shown:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She had such a sad expression on her face that I wondered what was wrong.",
          "[ U ] Freedom of expression is a cherished right in democracies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expressions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of saying what you think or showing how you feel using words or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "expression of He wrote her a poem as an expression of his love.",
          "We've received a lot of expressions of support for our campaign.",
          "freedom of expression Freedom of expression is a basic human right.",
          "give expression to It's better to give expression to (= show) your anger, rather than hiding it.",
          "find expression formal His sadness at the death of his wife found expression (= was shown) in his music.",
          "She plays the violin with great expression (= feeling)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the look on someone's face, showing what they feel or think:",
        "examples": [
          "I could tell from her expression that something serious had happened.",
          "Mark always has such a miserable expression on his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or group of words used in a particular situation or by particular people:",
        "examples": [
          "He uses a lot of unusual expressions.",
          "\"A can of worms\" is an expression that means \"a difficult situation\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in mathematics, a symbol or group of symbols that represent an amount:",
        "examples": [
          "4xy2 is an expression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or group of words having a particular meaning or used in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "That was an expression he hadn’t heard before, and wondered what it meant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An expression is also a mathematical statement that includes numbers, symbols, or both.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of showing a feeling or idea, or a feeling or idea that is shown:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She had such a sad expression on her face that I wondered what was wrong.",
          "[ U ] Freedom of expression is a cherished right in democracies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expressive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing what someone thinks or feels:",
        "examples": [
          "an expressive face",
          "expressive hands"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing a particular feeling or characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "The final movement of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is expressive of joy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing your feelings in your voice, behavior, or appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "His singing was beautiful and expressive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expressly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is clear:",
        "examples": [
          "expressly tell I expressly told you to be home by midnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The farmer put up the fence expressly to stop people walking across his field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a clear way; in a way that shows intention or choice:",
        "examples": [
          "He wrote the play expressly for her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expressway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wide road for fast-moving traffic, especially one in the US that goes through a city, with a limited number of places at which drivers can enter and leave it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wide road built for fast-moving traffic, with a limited number of places where drivers can enter and leave it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "expulsion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of forcing someone, or being forced, to leave a school, organization, or country, or an occasion when this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "expulsion from They threatened him with expulsion from school.",
          "expulsion of This is the second expulsion of a club member this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of forcing air or liquid out of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of forcing someone, or of being forced, to leave somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The government ordered the expulsion of foreign journalists."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "expunged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub off or remove information from a piece of writing:",
        "examples": [
          "be expunged from His name has been expunged from the list of members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be forgotten:",
        "examples": [
          "expunge something from your memory She has been unable to expunge the details of the accident from her memory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exquisite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very beautiful and delicate:",
        "examples": [
          "an exquisite piece of china",
          "Look at this exquisite painting.",
          "She has exquisite taste.",
          "a vase of exquisite workmanship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe feelings such as pleasure or pain that are extremely strong, or qualities that are extremely good; great:",
        "examples": [
          "exquisite joy",
          "The pain was quite exquisite.",
          "A good comedian needs to have an exquisite sense of timing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially beautiful or admirable:",
        "examples": [
          "exquisite Chinese embroideries",
          "the most exquisite French cuisine"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to add to something in order to make it bigger or longer:",
        "examples": [
          "We have plans to extend our house (= to make it bigger).",
          "The government has produced a series of leaflets designed to extend (= increase) public awareness of the dangers of AIDS.",
          "We're planning to extend our publishing of children's books (= increase it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something last longer:",
        "examples": [
          "The bar has recently extended its opening hours (= made them longer).",
          "I need to extend my visa (= make it last longer)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stretch something out:",
        "examples": [
          "We've extended a clothesline (= made it reach) between two trees in the garden.",
          "He extended his hand as a greeting (= held out his hand for someone to shake it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach, stretch, or continue:",
        "examples": [
          "extend for The Sahara Desert extends for miles.",
          "extend beyond The path extends beyond the end of the road.",
          "extend to Rain is expected to extend to (= arrive in) all parts of the country by this evening.",
          "The effects of this legislation will extend (= reach) further than the government intends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer or give something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "extend your thanks I would like to extend my thanks to you for your kindness.",
          "extend a welcome The chairperson extended a warm welcome to the guest speaker.",
          "The government is extending aid to people who have been affected by the earthquake.",
          "[ + two objects ] The bank has agreed to extend us money/extend money to us (= lend us money) to buy our house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include or affect someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "extend to Parking restrictions do not extend to disabled people.",
          "The invitation did not extend to family members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to use all their ability:",
        "examples": [
          "She feels that her job doesn't extend her enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach, continue, or stretch:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Farmland extends for miles in every direction.",
          "[ I ] The meeting extended into the late hours of the night.",
          "[ T ] He extended his hand to greet me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add to something in order to make it longer; increase:",
        "examples": [
          "The store has recently extended its hours.",
          "I might have extended this essay to include more information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To extend something is also to increase its range so that it includes more:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposed law would extend health insurance to all children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer or give:",
        "examples": [
          "I would like to extend my thanks to everybody for making this evening a success.",
          "We’d like to extend our condolences to the family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the period of time during which something is effective, or to last for a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "At present they are only open four days a week but they plan to extend their hours.",
          "extend an agreement/a contract/a deadline",
          "extend sth from sth to sth Under the proposal the presidential term would be extended from five to six years.",
          "extend into sth It looks as if the final talks will extend into June.",
          "extend for sth Don't accept any loan that extends for more years than you plan to keep the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or offer something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "extend benefits/coverage The proposal would extend medical insurance coverage to 95% of the population, including every child.",
          "extend credit By buying and packaging mortgages, Wall Street enabled the lenders to extend credit even as the dangers grew in the housing market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the size or range of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's premises have been extended.",
          "The company's own-label range has been extended to include a dining line.",
          "The two educators are responsible for extending college business programs beyond the classroom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extended": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "long or longer than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "They're going on an extended holiday to Australia.",
          "There was an extended news bulletin because of the plane crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "long or longer than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be extended election day coverage on the evening news.",
          "They’re taking an extended vacation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add to something in order to make it bigger or longer:",
        "examples": [
          "We have plans to extend our house (= to make it bigger).",
          "The government has produced a series of leaflets designed to extend (= increase) public awareness of the dangers of AIDS.",
          "We're planning to extend our publishing of children's books (= increase it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something last longer:",
        "examples": [
          "The bar has recently extended its opening hours (= made them longer).",
          "I need to extend my visa (= make it last longer)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stretch something out:",
        "examples": [
          "We've extended a clothesline (= made it reach) between two trees in the garden.",
          "He extended his hand as a greeting (= held out his hand for someone to shake it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach, stretch, or continue:",
        "examples": [
          "extend for The Sahara Desert extends for miles.",
          "extend beyond The path extends beyond the end of the road.",
          "extend to Rain is expected to extend to (= arrive in) all parts of the country by this evening.",
          "The effects of this legislation will extend (= reach) further than the government intends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer or give something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "extend your thanks I would like to extend my thanks to you for your kindness.",
          "extend a welcome The chairperson extended a warm welcome to the guest speaker.",
          "The government is extending aid to people who have been affected by the earthquake.",
          "[ + two objects ] The bank has agreed to extend us money/extend money to us (= lend us money) to buy our house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include or affect someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "extend to Parking restrictions do not extend to disabled people.",
          "The invitation did not extend to family members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to use all their ability:",
        "examples": [
          "She feels that her job doesn't extend her enough."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to add to something in order to make it bigger or longer:",
        "examples": [
          "We have plans to extend our house (= to make it bigger).",
          "The government has produced a series of leaflets designed to extend (= increase) public awareness of the dangers of AIDS.",
          "We're planning to extend our publishing of children's books (= increase it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something last longer:",
        "examples": [
          "The bar has recently extended its opening hours (= made them longer).",
          "I need to extend my visa (= make it last longer)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stretch something out:",
        "examples": [
          "We've extended a clothesline (= made it reach) between two trees in the garden.",
          "He extended his hand as a greeting (= held out his hand for someone to shake it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach, stretch, or continue:",
        "examples": [
          "extend for The Sahara Desert extends for miles.",
          "extend beyond The path extends beyond the end of the road.",
          "extend to Rain is expected to extend to (= arrive in) all parts of the country by this evening.",
          "The effects of this legislation will extend (= reach) further than the government intends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer or give something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "extend your thanks I would like to extend my thanks to you for your kindness.",
          "extend a welcome The chairperson extended a warm welcome to the guest speaker.",
          "The government is extending aid to people who have been affected by the earthquake.",
          "[ + two objects ] The bank has agreed to extend us money/extend money to us (= lend us money) to buy our house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include or affect someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "extend to Parking restrictions do not extend to disabled people.",
          "The invitation did not extend to family members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to use all their ability:",
        "examples": [
          "She feels that her job doesn't extend her enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach, continue, or stretch:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Farmland extends for miles in every direction.",
          "[ I ] The meeting extended into the late hours of the night.",
          "[ T ] He extended his hand to greet me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add to something in order to make it longer; increase:",
        "examples": [
          "The store has recently extended its hours.",
          "I might have extended this essay to include more information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To extend something is also to increase its range so that it includes more:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposed law would extend health insurance to all children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer or give:",
        "examples": [
          "I would like to extend my thanks to everybody for making this evening a success.",
          "We’d like to extend our condolences to the family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the period of time during which something is effective, or to last for a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "At present they are only open four days a week but they plan to extend their hours.",
          "extend an agreement/a contract/a deadline",
          "extend sth from sth to sth Under the proposal the presidential term would be extended from five to six years.",
          "extend into sth It looks as if the final talks will extend into June.",
          "extend for sth Don't accept any loan that extends for more years than you plan to keep the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or offer something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "extend benefits/coverage The proposal would extend medical insurance coverage to 95% of the population, including every child.",
          "extend credit By buying and packaging mortgages, Wall Street enabled the lenders to extend credit even as the dangers grew in the housing market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the size or range of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's premises have been extended.",
          "The company's own-label range has been extended to include a dining line.",
          "The two educators are responsible for extending college business programs beyond the classroom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extension": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of reaching, stretching, or continuing; the act of adding to something in order to make it bigger or longer:",
        "examples": [
          "extension of The extension (= increasing) of police powers in the province has been heavily criticized.",
          "The article is an extension of (= takes further) the ideas Professor Fox developed in an earlier book.",
          "They are hoping to get an extension of their loan (= to be given a longer period of time in which to pay it back).",
          "extension of something to someone Martin Luther King, Jr, campaigned for the extension of civil rights to (= for them to include) black people.",
          "by extension His report contained serious criticisms of the finance director, and, by extension (= therefore), of the entire board of management.",
          "extension to I've applied for an extension to my visa (= asked for it to last longer)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of two or more phones in the same house that share the same number, or any of a number of phones connected to a switchboard in a large building such as an office:",
        "examples": [
          "We have an extension in our bedroom.",
          "When you call, ask for extension 3276."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last part of the name of a computer file, which comes after a (.) and shows what type of file it is",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of hair that is added to a person's own hair in order to make the hair longer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new part added to a house or other building:",
        "examples": [
          "extension to We're building an extension to our house.",
          "extension on We've paid off the amount we owed for building a two-storey extension on our home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exercise in which you extend (= stretch out) your arm or leg, or the act of extending your arm or leg:",
        "examples": [
          "Extensions are good for strengthening pelvic floor muscles.",
          "leg extension Ask the instructor to show you how to do leg extensions.",
          "The shoulder starts to lock up, preventing him from getting full arm extension."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to support students' learning by making them try different or more difficult things in addition to their basic work:",
        "examples": [
          "extension activity The book includes lesson plans and extension activities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "offered by a university to people who are not studying for a degree there :",
        "examples": [
          "extension class She teaches an extension class on computer technology.",
          "extension course He took extension courses at the University of Minnesota for two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of two or more telephones in the same house that share the same number:",
        "examples": [
          "We have an extension in our bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An extension is also any of the telephones connected to a central system, esp. in a business.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount by which something is increased, or something added to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "a contract extension",
          "I applied for an extension to my visa.",
          "[ C ] We’re building an extension on our house to enlarge the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in the period of time during which something is effective:",
        "examples": [
          "grant/offer/receive an extension When it failed to meet the deadline, the company was granted an extension.",
          "a three-month/two-year, etc. extension",
          "extension to sth The company has negotiated an extension to the deadline for its £275 million cash-and-paper offer, originally expected tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of giving or offering something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "This cheap, available money led to the extension of credit around the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the phones in a large building that have their own numbers and are connected to a switchboard (= a piece of equipment used to direct all phone calls):",
        "examples": [
          "Please give me a call back at extension 1247.",
          "Can you put me through to Jan Robert's extension, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in the size or range of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Most banks are recognizing that customers view Internet banking as an extension of existing services.",
          "We are committed to the extension of this tax credit to cover all children born after April 2010.",
          "The engineers have begun working on an extension of the canal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last part of the name of a computer file, which comes after a dot (.), and shows what type of file it is:",
        "examples": [
          "Be sure to leave the file extension unchanged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new part that is added onto a building:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank syndicate will finance a $460 million extension to the car factory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extensions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of reaching, stretching, or continuing; the act of adding to something in order to make it bigger or longer:",
        "examples": [
          "extension of The extension (= increasing) of police powers in the province has been heavily criticized.",
          "The article is an extension of (= takes further) the ideas Professor Fox developed in an earlier book.",
          "They are hoping to get an extension of their loan (= to be given a longer period of time in which to pay it back).",
          "extension of something to someone Martin Luther King, Jr, campaigned for the extension of civil rights to (= for them to include) black people.",
          "by extension His report contained serious criticisms of the finance director, and, by extension (= therefore), of the entire board of management.",
          "extension to I've applied for an extension to my visa (= asked for it to last longer)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of two or more phones in the same house that share the same number, or any of a number of phones connected to a switchboard in a large building such as an office:",
        "examples": [
          "We have an extension in our bedroom.",
          "When you call, ask for extension 3276."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last part of the name of a computer file, which comes after a (.) and shows what type of file it is",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of hair that is added to a person's own hair in order to make the hair longer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new part added to a house or other building:",
        "examples": [
          "extension to We're building an extension to our house.",
          "extension on We've paid off the amount we owed for building a two-storey extension on our home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exercise in which you extend (= stretch out) your arm or leg, or the act of extending your arm or leg:",
        "examples": [
          "Extensions are good for strengthening pelvic floor muscles.",
          "leg extension Ask the instructor to show you how to do leg extensions.",
          "The shoulder starts to lock up, preventing him from getting full arm extension."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to support students' learning by making them try different or more difficult things in addition to their basic work:",
        "examples": [
          "extension activity The book includes lesson plans and extension activities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "offered by a university to people who are not studying for a degree there :",
        "examples": [
          "extension class She teaches an extension class on computer technology.",
          "extension course He took extension courses at the University of Minnesota for two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of two or more telephones in the same house that share the same number:",
        "examples": [
          "We have an extension in our bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An extension is also any of the telephones connected to a central system, esp. in a business.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount by which something is increased, or something added to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "a contract extension",
          "I applied for an extension to my visa.",
          "[ C ] We’re building an extension on our house to enlarge the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in the period of time during which something is effective:",
        "examples": [
          "grant/offer/receive an extension When it failed to meet the deadline, the company was granted an extension.",
          "a three-month/two-year, etc. extension",
          "extension to sth The company has negotiated an extension to the deadline for its £275 million cash-and-paper offer, originally expected tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of giving or offering something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "This cheap, available money led to the extension of credit around the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the phones in a large building that have their own numbers and are connected to a switchboard (= a piece of equipment used to direct all phone calls):",
        "examples": [
          "Please give me a call back at extension 1247.",
          "Can you put me through to Jan Robert's extension, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in the size or range of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Most banks are recognizing that customers view Internet banking as an extension of existing services.",
          "We are committed to the extension of this tax credit to cover all children born after April 2010.",
          "The engineers have begun working on an extension of the canal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last part of the name of a computer file, which comes after a dot (.), and shows what type of file it is:",
        "examples": [
          "Be sure to leave the file extension unchanged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new part that is added onto a building:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank syndicate will finance a $460 million extension to the car factory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extensive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covering a large area; having a great range:",
        "examples": [
          "extensive grounds a school with extensive grounds",
          "extensive repairs extensive repairs to the motorway",
          "Her knowledge of music is extensive (= she knows a lot about music).",
          "The wedding received extensive coverage in the newspapers (= it was written about a lot)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "covering a large area; having or being a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Extensive roadway repairs are causing traffic problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Extensive also means wide in range and including much detailed information:",
        "examples": [
          "Her knowledge of music is extensive.",
          "Foster did extensive research on electromagnetic fields."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extensively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that covers a large area or has a great range:",
        "examples": [
          "The house was extensively rebuilt after the fire.",
          "The side effects of the new drug are being extensively researched."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "area or length; amount:",
        "examples": [
          "the extent of We don't yet know the extent of his injuries (= how bad his injuries are).",
          "the full extent of From the top of the Empire State Building, you can see the full extent of Manhattan (= the area it covers).",
          "Rosie's teacher was impressed by the extent of her knowledge (= how much she knew).",
          "in extent The River Nile is over 6,500 kilometres in extent (= length)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which something happens or is likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "She had not realized the extent to which the children had been affected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so strongly that:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people hold their beliefs very strongly, even to the extent of being prepared to go to prison for them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to a particular degree or stage, often causing particular results:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales have fallen badly this year, to the extent that we will have to close some of our shops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to the same degree as; as much as:",
        "examples": [
          "The rich will not benefit from the proposed changes to the tax system to the same extent as the lower paid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "partly:",
        "examples": [
          "To some extent, she was responsible for the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so much:",
        "examples": [
          "The car was damaged to such an extent that it couldn't be repaired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how much:",
        "examples": [
          "To what extent will the budget have to be modified?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area, length, or size of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Approaching the airport, you could see the full extent of the island."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree or limit of something; how great or severe something is:",
        "examples": [
          "To some extent it was my fault, though I didn’t mean any harm.",
          "We didn’t know the extent of his injuries.",
          "It makes sense to a certain extent to write down everything."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extenuating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing a wrong act to be judged less seriously by giving reasons for it:",
        "examples": [
          "extenuating circumstances She was found guilty of theft, but because of extenuating circumstances was not sent to prison.",
          "The lack of other options was an extenuating factor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "acting to excuse something bad or causing something bad to be judged less seriously:",
        "examples": [
          "There were extenuating circumstances."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exterior": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "on or from the outside:",
        "examples": [
          "In some of the villages the exterior walls of the houses are painted pink.",
          "exterior to Exterior to the main house there is a small building that could be used as an office or studio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outside part of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The Palace of Fontainebleau has a very grand exterior.",
          "exterior of The exterior of the house needs painting.",
          "on the exterior of There are shutters on the exterior of the windows.",
          "Behind that cold exterior there's a passionate man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "outer; on or from the outside:",
        "examples": [
          "The exterior walls of the house are painted pink."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exterminate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to kill all the animals or people in a particular place or of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "Once cockroaches get into a building, it's very difficult to exterminate them.",
          "Millions of Jewish people were exterminated in concentration camps in the Second World War."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill all the animals or people in a particular place or of a particular type",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "exterminated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill all the animals or people in a particular place or of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "Once cockroaches get into a building, it's very difficult to exterminate them.",
          "Millions of Jewish people were exterminated in concentration camps in the Second World War."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exterminating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill all the animals or people in a particular place or of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "Once cockroaches get into a building, it's very difficult to exterminate them.",
          "Millions of Jewish people were exterminated in concentration camps in the Second World War."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extermination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of killing all the animals or people in a particular place or of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "extermination of International measures have been taken to prevent the extermination of the whale.",
          "Many people consider prairie dogs nuisances who merit mass extermination."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exterminator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to kill a particular type of animal that is not wanted in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "He is employed full-time as a rabbit exterminator.",
          "She and her husband work together as exterminators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job it is to kill unwanted insects or animals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "external": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of, on, for, or coming from the outside:",
        "examples": [
          "external wall the external walls of the house",
          "external to Female kangaroos carry their young in pouches that are external to their bodies.",
          "for external use This cream is for external use only (= it must not be put inside the body).",
          "In later years, his paintings began to show a number of external influences (= influences coming from other people).",
          "external appearance You shouldn't judge people by their external appearances (= what they appear to be like)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing, intended for, or happening outside a person, organization, place, country, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "This skin cream is for external use only.",
          "She handles the company’s external relations.",
          "His paintings show external influences (= influences coming from other people)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming from outside a company, organization, or country:",
        "examples": [
          "an external applicant/candidate",
          "external developments/events/forces A number of external developments help to explain why the country's economy under-performed compared to others.",
          "External demand for the products of industrial countries may decline in the longer term."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe equipment that connects to the outside of a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Use an external hard drive to back up your entire system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extinct": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not now existing:",
        "examples": [
          "become extinct There is concern that the giant panda will soon become extinct.",
          "Many tribes became extinct when they came into contact with Western illnesses.",
          "A lot of trades have become extinct because of the development of technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An extinct volcano is one that is not now active (= will not explode again).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "no longer existing:",
        "examples": [
          "There is concern that the giant panda will soon become extinct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An extinct volcano (= mountain made from burned materials) is one that is no longer active.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "extinction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something no longer exists:",
        "examples": [
          "extinction of The extinction of the dinosaurs occurred millions of years ago.",
          "Some people predict the extinction of family life as we know it today.",
          "in danger of extinction Many species of plants and animals are in danger of extinction (= being destroyed so that they no longer exist).",
          "threatened with extinction Several species of wildlife are threatened with extinction (= being destroyed so that they no longer exist)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extinguished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop a fire or a light burning:",
        "examples": [
          "It took the firefighters several hours to extinguish the flames.",
          "to extinguish a cigarette"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop or get rid of an idea or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "Nothing could extinguish his love for her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extinguisher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "extort": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get something by force or threats:",
        "examples": [
          "extort something from someone He was part of a plot to extort money from his brother.",
          "Police officers were charged with extorting bribes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain by force or threat:",
        "examples": [
          "The gang is accused of extorting money from local store owners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something, especially money, from someone by using force or threats:",
        "examples": [
          "extort sth from sb The claim was that he had extorted money from the CEO by threatening to publish details of his private life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extortion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of getting something, especially money, by force or threats:",
        "examples": [
          "He was found guilty of obtaining the money by extortion.",
          "She's trying to protect her son from extortion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extra": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "added to what is normal:",
        "examples": [
          "If you need any extra help, just call me.",
          "Recently he's been working an extra two hours a day.",
          "The price includes travel and accommodation but meals are extra (= there is an additional charge for meals)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too extreme and not suitable; making too much effort, or demanding too much effort and attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Olivia's so extra - she built a model of an island when she only needed to do a rough sketch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more:",
        "examples": [
          "They pay her extra to work nights.",
          "We agreed on a price but afterwards they wanted £10 extra.",
          "I worked extra hard (= more than usual) on that essay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you can get with something else if you pay a little more money:",
        "examples": [
          "optional extra A sunroof is an optional extra on this model of the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in a film who does not have a speaking part and who is usually part of the scene, for example, in a crowd",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a point that a team scores that is not from a hit made by a batter (= a player who tries to hit the ball)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "outside or in addition to:",
        "examples": [
          "extraterrestrial beings (= imaginary creatures which come from outside the planet Earth)",
          "an extramarital affair (= a sexual relationship of a married person with someone other than their husband or wife)",
          "extracurricular activities (= activities which are not part of the usual school or college course)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "added, additional, or more than expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Some students needed extra help.",
          "He’s been working an extra two hours a day.",
          "I bought some extra batteries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is added when you pay for goods or a service:",
        "examples": [
          "We didn’t get any extras on our new car except for the CD player."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An extra is also a person in a movie who does not have a speaking part and is usually in the background or in a crowd.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "more than or added to what is usual or what already exists:",
        "examples": [
          "Without the extra help, campus leaders may face tough choices, such as whether to cut some programs.",
          "extra cash/funding/money",
          "extra compensation/income/pay",
          "extra charge/expense/fee"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make more effort than is expected of you:",
        "examples": [
          "Our state government functions as well as it does because our employees routinely go the extra mile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more than is usual or than exists already:",
        "examples": [
          "The average family of four is spending anywhere from $7 to $10 extra a week on groceries alone, compared to a year ago.",
          "I'm quite happy to pay extra if the quality is right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is added to what is usual, and that may cost more:",
        "examples": [
          "Borrowers are already burdened with mortgage extras such as arrangement fees, legal bills, and life assurance cover.",
          "The telephone call charges seem reasonable but there is the hidden extra of a £35 connection charge.",
          "On average, £1,700 of optional extras are ordered on every car that leaves the plant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "outside or in addition to:",
        "examples": [
          "Because schools rely heavily on property taxes to fund extracurricular activities, districts in less affluent areas are struggling to fund them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very, or more than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The city passed an ordinance that requires economic impact studies for Supercenters and other extra-large stores."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extract": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove or take out something:",
        "examples": [
          "extract something from something They used to extract iron ore from this site.",
          "be extracted from The oil which is extracted from olives is used for cooking.",
          "The tooth was eventually extracted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone give you something when they do not want to:",
        "examples": [
          "extract something from someone After much persuasion they managed to extract the information from him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance taken from a plant, flower, etc. and used especially in food or medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "malt/yeast extract",
          "extract of True licorice candy is made from an extract of the licorice plant.",
          "extract from The cream contained extracts from several plants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular part of a book, poem, etc. that is chosen so that it can be used in a discussion, article, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "extract from They published an extract from his autobiography."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or take out something:",
        "examples": [
          "The dentist had to extract one of Miguel’s teeth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part of a book or other piece of writing that is published separately:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper printed extracts from the court documents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance removed from another substance, often a food, and containing a basic quality or flavor:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] vanilla extract"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove a substance from the ground or from another substance:",
        "examples": [
          "In this area brown coal is extracted in open pits.",
          "extract sth from sth Ethanol can be extracted from potatoes, switchgrass, garbage, and timber waste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something, such as information or money, from someone, especially when they do not want to give it:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposed law would allow unions to extract fees from non-union workers for services that unions provide.",
          "extract a promise He managed to extract a promise from the board that his department would not be subject to cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get a piece of information from a book, document, computer file, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The website itself does not automatically extract any information from users or about user behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part that has been taken from a book, document, computer file, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "extract from sth In addition to its news, sport, and business coverage, the online version of the paper includes extracts from the weekend magazine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that has been got from another substance, using a particular process:",
        "examples": [
          "medicinal plant extracts"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extracted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or take out something:",
        "examples": [
          "extract something from something They used to extract iron ore from this site.",
          "be extracted from The oil which is extracted from olives is used for cooking.",
          "The tooth was eventually extracted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone give you something when they do not want to:",
        "examples": [
          "extract something from someone After much persuasion they managed to extract the information from him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extracting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or take out something:",
        "examples": [
          "extract something from something They used to extract iron ore from this site.",
          "be extracted from The oil which is extracted from olives is used for cooking.",
          "The tooth was eventually extracted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone give you something when they do not want to:",
        "examples": [
          "extract something from someone After much persuasion they managed to extract the information from him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extraction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of removing or obtaining something from somewhere, especially from under a surface or from inside something else:",
        "examples": [
          "extraction of The extraction of minerals has damaged the countryside.",
          "Oil extraction began here 50 years ago.",
          "DNA extraction was performed on the sample."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of removing a tooth:",
        "examples": [
          "She had two extractions.",
          "The vet explained that the extraction would be done under anaesthetic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of removing people or things from an area as part of a military operation:",
        "examples": [
          "extraction of The US military played a key role in the extraction of the hostages.",
          "He embedded with the unit several times, including during emergency extractions of soldiers during battle.",
          "The helicopter units provide close air support and team extraction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be from a family that originally came from a particular place, or from a particular type of family:",
        "examples": [
          "Paul, a carpenter of Dutch extraction, became our leader."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of removing or taking out something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a tooth extraction"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that a person is of a particular extraction, you mean that the person originally came from the stated nation or country:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She is of Korean extraction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of removing a substance from the ground or from another substance:",
        "examples": [
          "The local economy is overwhelmingly dependent on oil and gas extraction.",
          "Hard-rock mining refers to the excavation and extraction of hard minerals such as those containing metals such as gold, or gems such as diamonds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extractor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine used to remove something:",
        "examples": [
          "a juice extractor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment used to remove steam, smoke, or unpleasant smells from a room or building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that is used to remove something:",
        "examples": [
          "a juice extractor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that is used to remove steam, smoke, or unpleasant smells from a room or building:",
        "examples": [
          "The regulations stipulate the provision of extractor fans in this type of working environment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "software that finds and brings together information from a computer's memory, a website, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Data extractor tools allow companies to gather data from a wide range of sources simply and swiftly.",
          "The email extractor software helps you to build huge targeted mailing lists for your marketing campaigns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or country that removes raw materials such as coal, oil, or precious metals from the ground or sea in order to sell them:",
        "examples": [
          "The country is a major extractor of oil."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extracts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove or take out something:",
        "examples": [
          "extract something from something They used to extract iron ore from this site.",
          "be extracted from The oil which is extracted from olives is used for cooking.",
          "The tooth was eventually extracted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone give you something when they do not want to:",
        "examples": [
          "extract something from someone After much persuasion they managed to extract the information from him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance taken from a plant, flower, etc. and used especially in food or medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "malt/yeast extract",
          "extract of True licorice candy is made from an extract of the licorice plant.",
          "extract from The cream contained extracts from several plants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular part of a book, poem, etc. that is chosen so that it can be used in a discussion, article, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "extract from They published an extract from his autobiography."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or take out something:",
        "examples": [
          "The dentist had to extract one of Miguel’s teeth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part of a book or other piece of writing that is published separately:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper printed extracts from the court documents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance removed from another substance, often a food, and containing a basic quality or flavor:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] vanilla extract"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove a substance from the ground or from another substance:",
        "examples": [
          "In this area brown coal is extracted in open pits.",
          "extract sth from sth Ethanol can be extracted from potatoes, switchgrass, garbage, and timber waste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something, such as information or money, from someone, especially when they do not want to give it:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposed law would allow unions to extract fees from non-union workers for services that unions provide.",
          "extract a promise He managed to extract a promise from the board that his department would not be subject to cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get a piece of information from a book, document, computer file, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The website itself does not automatically extract any information from users or about user behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part that has been taken from a book, document, computer file, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "extract from sth In addition to its news, sport, and business coverage, the online version of the paper includes extracts from the weekend magazine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that has been got from another substance, using a particular process:",
        "examples": [
          "medicinal plant extracts"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extracurricular": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An extracurricular activity or subject is not part of the usual school or college course:",
        "examples": [
          "extracurricular activity Parents could also get financial help with the cost of extracurricular activities at school.",
          "Students who have to work part-time have little time for extra-curricular activities.",
          "She wanted to promote music and drama through extracurricular clubs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something a person does secretly or unofficially and not within their normal work or relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "These movies deal with the effects on a marriage when one or other of the partners has an extracurricular relationship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of activities or subjects) not part of the usual school or college course:",
        "examples": [
          "Popular extracurricular activities include pottery, chess, choir, tennis, and swimming."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extradite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone return for trial to another country or state where they have been accused of doing something illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "be extradited from He was extradited from Greece earlier this year..",
          "be extradited to He will be extradited to Arizona from Florida."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extradited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone return for trial to another country or state where they have been accused of doing something illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "be extradited from He was extradited from Greece earlier this year..",
          "be extradited to He will be extradited to Arizona from Florida."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extradition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of making someone return for trial to another country or state where they have been accused of doing something illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "extradition to They have applied for his extradition to Ireland.",
          "fight extradition His lawyers say he plans to fight extradition.",
          "extradition treaty No extradition treaty exists between the two countries, so it may be difficult to bring him back for trial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the return of someone accused of a crime to the country where the crime was committed:",
        "examples": [
          "They have applied for his extradition to the United States."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extramarital": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An extramarital sexual relationship is one between a married person and someone who is not their husband or wife:",
        "examples": [
          "an extramarital affair"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extraordinaire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to say that someone is very good at the activity mentioned. Extraordinaire is French for \"extraordinary\":",
        "examples": [
          "Richard Twitcher, philosopher, controversialist, and drinker extraordinaire"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extraordinarily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very; more than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "She is, it must be said, extraordinarily beautiful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extraordinary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very unusual, special, unexpected, or strange:",
        "examples": [
          "He told the extraordinary story of his escape.",
          "Her voice had an extraordinary hypnotic quality.",
          "an extraordinary coincidence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special meeting that happens between regular meetings:",
        "examples": [
          "He presided over an extraordinary meeting of the country's leading clergy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very unusual and special; different in type or greater in degree than the usual or ordinary:",
        "examples": [
          "Being chairman gave him an extraordinary sense of power.",
          "She was an extraordinary woman, and no one will ever forget her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very unusual, special, or unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "extraordinary accomplishment/achievement/effort It's an extraordinary accomplishment to be able to run a successful project for 40 years.",
          "After a rough start, this year is shaping up to be a year of extraordinary growth for the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a large cost or loss that does not happen regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "The oil spill was handled as an extraordinary expense - a non-recurring, one-time event."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that does not happen regularly but that is arranged for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "They convened an extraordinary meeting of shareholders to discuss the issue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extras": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "added to what is normal:",
        "examples": [
          "If you need any extra help, just call me.",
          "Recently he's been working an extra two hours a day.",
          "The price includes travel and accommodation but meals are extra (= there is an additional charge for meals)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too extreme and not suitable; making too much effort, or demanding too much effort and attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Olivia's so extra - she built a model of an island when she only needed to do a rough sketch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more:",
        "examples": [
          "They pay her extra to work nights.",
          "We agreed on a price but afterwards they wanted £10 extra.",
          "I worked extra hard (= more than usual) on that essay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you can get with something else if you pay a little more money:",
        "examples": [
          "optional extra A sunroof is an optional extra on this model of the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in a film who does not have a speaking part and who is usually part of the scene, for example, in a crowd",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a point that a team scores that is not from a hit made by a batter (= a player who tries to hit the ball)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "outside or in addition to:",
        "examples": [
          "extraterrestrial beings (= imaginary creatures which come from outside the planet Earth)",
          "an extramarital affair (= a sexual relationship of a married person with someone other than their husband or wife)",
          "extracurricular activities (= activities which are not part of the usual school or college course)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "added, additional, or more than expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Some students needed extra help.",
          "He’s been working an extra two hours a day.",
          "I bought some extra batteries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is added when you pay for goods or a service:",
        "examples": [
          "We didn’t get any extras on our new car except for the CD player."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An extra is also a person in a movie who does not have a speaking part and is usually in the background or in a crowd.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "more than or added to what is usual or what already exists:",
        "examples": [
          "Without the extra help, campus leaders may face tough choices, such as whether to cut some programs.",
          "extra cash/funding/money",
          "extra compensation/income/pay",
          "extra charge/expense/fee"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make more effort than is expected of you:",
        "examples": [
          "Our state government functions as well as it does because our employees routinely go the extra mile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more than is usual or than exists already:",
        "examples": [
          "The average family of four is spending anywhere from $7 to $10 extra a week on groceries alone, compared to a year ago.",
          "I'm quite happy to pay extra if the quality is right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is added to what is usual, and that may cost more:",
        "examples": [
          "Borrowers are already burdened with mortgage extras such as arrangement fees, legal bills, and life assurance cover.",
          "The telephone call charges seem reasonable but there is the hidden extra of a £35 connection charge.",
          "On average, £1,700 of optional extras are ordered on every car that leaves the plant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "outside or in addition to:",
        "examples": [
          "Because schools rely heavily on property taxes to fund extracurricular activities, districts in less affluent areas are struggling to fund them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very, or more than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The city passed an ordinance that requires economic impact studies for Supercenters and other extra-large stores."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extraterrestrial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in or coming from a place outside the planet Earth:",
        "examples": [
          "In those rocks may lie the best chance of finding extraterrestrial life.",
          "extraterrestrial beings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a creature from outside the planet Earth:",
        "examples": [
          "The huge dome looks like a spacecraft belonging to an extraterrestrial.",
          "Many people say they want proof that extraterrestrials exist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(coming from) outside the planet earth:",
        "examples": [
          "extraterrestrial objects like meteorites and asteroids"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extravagant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "spending too much money, or using too much of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the extravagant lifestyle of a movie star",
          "it is extravagant to It was very extravagant of you to buy strawberries out of season.",
          "He rarely used taxis, which he regarded as extravagant.",
          "the extravagant use of packaging on many products"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme and unreasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "The product does not live up to the extravagant claims of the advertisers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more expensive than is necessary or reasonable, or having the characteristics of being expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "Company executives enjoyed an extravagant lifestyle.",
          "Top athletes are showered with extravagant gifts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "beyond any reasonable expectation:",
        "examples": [
          "Parents who have extravagant hopes for their children are bound to be disappointed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "spending or costing a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Severe cuts in public spending mean that demands for extravagant pay rises are no longer realistic.",
          "an extravagant lifestyle",
          "extravagant spending/expenditure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not based on facts and therefore not likely to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "an extravagant claim/promise"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extravaganza": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, exciting, and expensive event or entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "a musical/dance extravaganza",
          "a three-hour extravaganza of country music"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extreme": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very large in amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "extreme pain/stupidity/wealth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very severe or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "extreme weather conditions",
          "in extreme cases In extreme cases, the disease can lead to blindness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Extreme beliefs and political parties are considered by most people to be unreasonable and unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "extreme views He has rather extreme views.",
          "He's on the extreme right wing of the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the furthest point, especially from the centre:",
        "examples": [
          "They live in the extreme south of the island."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the largest possible amount or degree of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never witnessed such extremes of wealth and poverty.",
          "take something to extremes Most people I know work fairly hard but she takes it to extremes.",
          "go to extremes Some researchers will go to extremes to get data."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for emphasis; extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the scenes were unpleasant in the extreme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation, feeling, etc. that is the opposite or very different from another one:",
        "examples": [
          "go from one extreme to the other My moods seem to go from one extreme to the other (= my moods often change from very bad to very good)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great; beyond what is usual or what might be expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Use extreme caution, as the steps are very slippery.",
          "The extreme cold kept most people indoors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the furthest point; to the greatest degree:",
        "examples": [
          "At the extreme end of the lake there is a hunting lodge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Extreme opinions, ideas, etc., are beyond the usual range of variety and would seem unreasonable to most people.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first or fourth terms (= numbers or symbols) of a proportion (= a mathematical statement with a comparison of two numbers calculated by division on each side):",
        "examples": [
          "In the proportion a/b=t/z the terms a and z are the extremes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the greatest possible amount or degree of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The security staff went to extremes to insure the safety of the world leaders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extremely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very:",
        "examples": [
          "They played extremely well.",
          "She's extremely beautiful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very:",
        "examples": [
          "She was extremely intelligent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extremes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very large in amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "extreme pain/stupidity/wealth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very severe or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "extreme weather conditions",
          "in extreme cases In extreme cases, the disease can lead to blindness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Extreme beliefs and political parties are considered by most people to be unreasonable and unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "extreme views He has rather extreme views.",
          "He's on the extreme right wing of the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the furthest point, especially from the centre:",
        "examples": [
          "They live in the extreme south of the island."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the largest possible amount or degree of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never witnessed such extremes of wealth and poverty.",
          "take something to extremes Most people I know work fairly hard but she takes it to extremes.",
          "go to extremes Some researchers will go to extremes to get data."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for emphasis; extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the scenes were unpleasant in the extreme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation, feeling, etc. that is the opposite or very different from another one:",
        "examples": [
          "go from one extreme to the other My moods seem to go from one extreme to the other (= my moods often change from very bad to very good)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great; beyond what is usual or what might be expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Use extreme caution, as the steps are very slippery.",
          "The extreme cold kept most people indoors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the furthest point; to the greatest degree:",
        "examples": [
          "At the extreme end of the lake there is a hunting lodge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Extreme opinions, ideas, etc., are beyond the usual range of variety and would seem unreasonable to most people.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first or fourth terms (= numbers or symbols) of a proportion (= a mathematical statement with a comparison of two numbers calculated by division on each side):",
        "examples": [
          "In the proportion a/b=t/z the terms a and z are the extremes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the greatest possible amount or degree of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The security staff went to extremes to insure the safety of the world leaders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extremism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of someone having beliefs that most people think are unreasonable and unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "political extremism"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "extremist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has beliefs that most people think are unreasonable and unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "a group of extremists (= people with extreme opinions)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or involving beliefs that most people think are unreasonable and unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "extremist tendencies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has an opinion or ideas that seem unreasonable to most people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "extremists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has beliefs that most people think are unreasonable and unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "a group of extremists (= people with extreme opinions)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or involving beliefs that most people think are unreasonable and unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "extremist tendencies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has an opinion or ideas that seem unreasonable to most people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "extremities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the parts of the human body furthest from the heart, for example, the fingers, toes, and nose:",
        "examples": [
          "In such a situation, your heart pumps faster to prevent your extremities from freezing.",
          "Some people with hypertension experience symptoms such as headaches, nausea, vision changes, and cold extremities.",
          "He suffered nerve damage to his extremities.",
          "Prescription insoles can be used by people with circulatory problems of the lower extremities.",
          "He specializes in musculoskeletal disorders of the back and upper extremities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hands and feet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "exuberance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of feeling energetic, or the behaviour of someone who feels this way:",
        "examples": [
          "He maintained a youthful exuberance.",
          "One thing that stands out is her exuberance and zest for life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that plants are strong and growing quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "They marvelled at the exuberance of the rainforest.",
          "The flowering plant beds change from neatness to riotous multi-coloured exuberance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "exuberant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of people and their behaviour) very energetic:",
        "examples": [
          "Young and exuberant, he symbolizes Italy's new vitality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of plants) strong and growing quickly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of people and their behavior) very energetic, and showing the happiness of being alive:",
        "examples": [
          "He is an exuberant dancer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eye": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the two organs in your face that are used for seeing:",
        "examples": [
          "He has no sight in his left eye.",
          "She's got beautiful green eyes.",
          "He closed his eyes and went to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark spot on a potato or similar plant part, from which a new stem and leaves will grow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hole in a needle through which you put the thread",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at someone or something with interest:",
        "examples": [
          "I could see her eyeing my lunch.",
          "She eyed me warily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the pair of organs of seeing in the faces of humans and animals:",
        "examples": [
          "She has green eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The eye of a needle is the hole through which you put the thread.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look closely at someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She eyed the other passengers ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help a person or organization by telling them about important events or changes that might affect their particular industry or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Corporate brokers are supposed to act as a company's eyes and ears in the marketplace.",
          "New security measures are calling on all airport and airline employees to become the \"eyes and ears\" of the airport and report all suspicious activity"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eyeball": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the whole eye, including the part that cannot usually be seen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look closely at someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He eyeballed me across the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the whole eye, including the part that cannot usually be seen",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eyeballing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look closely at someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He eyeballed me across the bar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eyeballs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number of people who watch a particular television channel or visit a particular website:",
        "examples": [
          "Look for actors and sports stars to be featured to capture consumer eyeballs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very busy with or involved in something:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates are rising fast, and more people than ever before are up to the eyeballs in debt.",
          "The family's been up to its eyeballs in politics all of her life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eyebrow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the line of short hairs above each eye in humans:",
        "examples": [
          "pluck your eyebrows Do you pluck your eyebrows (= remove some of the hairs to change their shape)?",
          "bushy eyebrows He's got really bushy (= thick) eyebrows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the line of short hairs that humans have above each eye",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eyebrows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the line of short hairs above each eye in humans:",
        "examples": [
          "pluck your eyebrows Do you pluck your eyebrows (= remove some of the hairs to change their shape)?",
          "bushy eyebrows He's got really bushy (= thick) eyebrows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the line of short hairs that humans have above each eye",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eyed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with the type of eyes described:",
        "examples": [
          "a brown-eyed baby girl",
          "She was wide-eyed in amazement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eyeful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something, usually dust or dirt, that has entered the eye:",
        "examples": [
          "eyeful of As the lorry went past, I got an eyeful of grit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very noticeable or attractive sight, often a sexually attractive person:",
        "examples": [
          "She's quite an eyeful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eyeing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eyelash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the short hairs that grow along the edges of the eye:",
        "examples": [
          "long eyelashes",
          "false eyelashes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the short hairs that grow along the edges of your eyelid",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eyelashes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the short hairs that grow along the edges of the eye:",
        "examples": [
          "long eyelashes",
          "false eyelashes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the short hairs that grow along the edges of your eyelid",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eyelids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of the two pieces of skin that can close over each eye",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two pieces of skin that you can close over each eye",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eyeliner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a coloured substance, usually contained in a pencil, that is put in a line just above or below the eyes in order to make them look more attractive",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "eyesight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to see:",
        "examples": [
          "good/bad/poor eyesight",
          "You need to have your eyesight tested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to see:",
        "examples": [
          "Her eyesight is not as good as it used to be."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eyesore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant or ugly sight in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "They think the new library building is an eyesore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant or ugly sight in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "These billboards by the side of the road are an eyesore."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eyewitness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who saw something happen, for example, a crime or an accident:",
        "examples": [
          "eyewitness account According to an eyewitness account, the thieves abandoned their vehicle near the scene of the robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who saw something happen, for example a crime or an accident:",
        "examples": [
          "Police were looking for eyewitnesses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "eyewitnesses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who saw something happen, for example, a crime or an accident:",
        "examples": [
          "eyewitness account According to an eyewitness account, the thieves abandoned their vehicle near the scene of the robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who saw something happen, for example a crime or an accident:",
        "examples": [
          "Police were looking for eyewitnesses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "f": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sixth letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a note in Western music:",
        "examples": [
          "The song is in (the key of) F.",
          "Play an F followed by a G."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Yesterday the temperature was 90°F."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sixth letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Western music, the fourth note in the scale (= series of notes) that begins on the note C, or a set of notes based on this note",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark given for an exam, a course, or a piece of work which shows that your work has failed to meet the lowest acceptable standard:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m giving you an F if your paper isn’t in by Thursday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Fahrenheit:",
        "examples": [
          "Yesterday the temperature was 90°F."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fourth note in the sol-fa musical scale",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the Football Association: the national organization for football in England",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for functional acknowledgement: an electronic message telling you that your order, invoice, etc. has been received",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Faculty of Actuaries",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "faa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Federal Aviation Administration: a US government organization that makes the rules relating to planes and airports in the US and makes sure that these rules are obeyed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Federal Aviation Administration: a US government organization that makes the rules relating to planes and airports in the US and makes sure that these rules are obeyed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fab": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "Those jeans look fab."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a factory for making advanced electronic products, for example silicon chips:",
        "examples": [
          "two major semiconductor fabs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a factory for making advanced electronic products, for example microprocessors:",
        "examples": [
          "He works at Intel's research and development fab in Hillsboro."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short story that tells a general truth or is only partly based on fact, or literature of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "the fable of the tortoise and the hare"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short story that tells a moral truth, often using animals as characters:",
        "examples": [
          "Latisha loves the fable about the grasshopper and the ant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fabled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something or someone who has been made very famous, especially by having many stories written about it, him, or her:",
        "examples": [
          "the fabled movie director Cecil B. De Mille"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "famous, esp. because of having been frequently written about:",
        "examples": [
          "Atlantis, Plato's fabled lost continent under the sea"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fables": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short story that tells a general truth or is only partly based on fact, or literature of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "the fable of the tortoise and the hare"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short story that tells a moral truth, often using animals as characters:",
        "examples": [
          "Latisha loves the fable about the grasshopper and the ant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fabric": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "cloth or material for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "dress fabric",
          "seats upholstered in red fabric",
          "cotton fabrics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the structure or parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the fabric of society"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cloth or woven material, or a type of this material:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] cotton fabric",
          "[ C ] Wash delicate fabrics by hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the structure of something; the parts of something that hold it together and make it what it is:",
        "examples": [
          "Extreme social activism might rip apart the social fabric."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumers are demanding lighter, easy-to-care-for fabrics.",
          "Competition from overseas fabric producers forced the company to shed 700 jobs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fabricate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to invent or produce something false in order to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He was late, so he fabricated an excuse to avoid trouble.",
          "He claims that the police fabricated evidence against him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a product, especially in an industrial process:",
        "examples": [
          "The company fabricates and sells steel.",
          "An electronic circuit is fabricated on a silicon wafer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invent or produce something in order to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "She fabricated charges that her boss was stealing money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manufacture something:",
        "examples": [
          "Techniques for fabricating microchips on circuits are advancing all the time.",
          "The company's main business is fabricating metal parts for the aerospace industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invent a story or create a piece of false evidence in order to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "It turned out that all the qualifications in his application had been fabricated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fabrication": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of inventing false information in order to deceive someone, or the false information itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The report stopped short of accusing anyone of fabrication of evidence.",
          "complete fabrication The evidence he gave in court was a complete fabrication."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of producing a product, especially in an industrial process:",
        "examples": [
          "Recommended materials must be used in the fabrication of the test equipment.",
          "All wafer fabrication at San Jose will transfer to the Minneapolis plant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fabrics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "cloth or material for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "dress fabric",
          "seats upholstered in red fabric",
          "cotton fabrics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the structure or parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the fabric of society"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cloth or woven material, or a type of this material:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] cotton fabric",
          "[ C ] Wash delicate fabrics by hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the structure of something; the parts of something that hold it together and make it what it is:",
        "examples": [
          "Extreme social activism might rip apart the social fabric."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumers are demanding lighter, easy-to-care-for fabrics.",
          "Competition from overseas fabric producers forced the company to shed 700 jobs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fabulous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very good; excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "absolutely fabulous She looked absolutely fabulous in her dress.",
          "They've got a fabulous apartment in the centre of Paris.",
          "We had a fabulous time at the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely large in amount or number:",
        "examples": [
          "fabulous wealth Much of his fabulous wealth was acquired dishonestly.",
          "What do these people do to earn such fabulous sums?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "imaginary, not existing in real life:",
        "examples": [
          "fabulous creature The unicorn is a fabulous creature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good; wonderful:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a fabulous place!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great in size or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "fabulous profits"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "facade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the front of a building, especially a large or attractive building:",
        "examples": [
          "the gallery's elegant 18th-century façade"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a false appearance that makes someone or something seem more pleasant or better than they really are:",
        "examples": [
          "He kept his hostility hidden behind a friendly façade.",
          "We are fed up with this façade of democracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "The façade is made of limestone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person’s façade is the image that person presents to others:",
        "examples": [
          "Behind her façade of gentleness was a tough competitor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with the type of face described:",
        "examples": [
          "round-faced (= having a round face)",
          "sad-faced (= having a sad face)",
          "red-faced (= embarrassed)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faceless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having no clear characteristics and therefore not interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "faceless bureaucrats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking any particular character; difficult to describe or deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "faceless bureaucracy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "facelift": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical operation that tightens loose skin to make the face look younger",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "treatment to make something look more attractive, for example a building:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank is planning to give its 1930s building a complete facelift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement or set of improvements made to a building or area to make it look more attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "After two years of bad sales, our priority is to give all our stores a facelift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement or set of improvements made to a product or service in order to make more people want to buy or use it:",
        "examples": [
          "Their flagship TV talk show will get a major facelift later in the year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the front of the head, where the eyes, nose, and mouth are:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a long, thin face.",
          "on someone's face She had a puzzled expression on her face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression on someone's face:",
        "examples": [
          "I was greeted by smiling faces.",
          "I could see from his face he was unhappy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a strange expression with your face, for example to show that you do not like someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I was making silly faces to get the baby to laugh."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front or surface of an object:",
        "examples": [
          "face of the north face of a mountain",
          "face of the west face of the building"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front of a clock or watch that has the numbers or marks that show what time it is:",
        "examples": [
          "a watch face with Roman numerals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the respect and honour of others:",
        "examples": [
          "lose face He thinks he would lose face if he admitted the mistake.",
          "save face She tried to save face by inventing a story about being overseas at the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you face a problem, or a problem faces you, you have to deal with it:",
        "examples": [
          "This is one of the many problems faced by working mothers.",
          "Passengers could face long delays.",
          "be faced with You're faced with a very difficult choice there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that something unpleasant is true and start to deal with the situation:",
        "examples": [
          "face the fact that I think Phil has to face the fact that she no longer loves him.",
          "face facts We have to face facts here - we simply don't have enough money.",
          "face the truth He's dying but he refuses to face the truth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not want to do or deal with something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't face walking up all those steps again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with someone when the situation between you is difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "She half hoped he would not find her, though she knew she would have to face him sooner or later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn or be turned towards something physically; to be opposite something:",
        "examples": [
          "The balcony faced towards the sea.",
          "Our apartment faces south.",
          "Their houses face each other across the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you face a building, you put an extra layer in front of what is already there:",
        "examples": [
          "be faced in The house was built of wood but faced in brick.",
          "be faced with The richly decorated interior of the temple is faced with marble and mosaic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front of the head including the eyes, nose, and mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "Cal hid his face in his hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front or surface of an object:",
        "examples": [
          "We climbed the north face of Mount Washington."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The face of a clock or a watch is the surface that has the numbers or marks on it that show what time it is.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "They are faced with major financial problems.",
          "I can’t face climbing those stairs again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the front of something positioned toward, or to turn toward something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The balcony faces south.",
          "[ T ] Please face the front of the room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "facetious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not serious about a serious subject, in an attempt to be funny or to appear clever :",
        "examples": [
          "facetious remarks",
          "He's just being facetious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not seriously meaning what you say, usually in an attempt to be humorous or to trick someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I make so much money that we never have to worry – I’m being facetious."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "facets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one part of a subject, situation, etc. that has many parts:",
        "examples": [
          "She has so many facets to her personality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the small flat surfaces cut on a precious stone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat surface on a bone or tooth, either occurring naturally or caused by continued use:",
        "examples": [
          "Injured or painful facet joints can be injected with steroids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts or features of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s always one facet of my golf game that isn’t working."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "facial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or on the face:",
        "examples": [
          "facial hair",
          "facial cleansers and moisturizers",
          "facial expressions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a beauty treatment that cleans and improves the skin of the face with creams and gentle rubbing:",
        "examples": [
          "Beauty treatments range from an eyelash tint at £8 to a deep cleansing facial costing £80."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or on the face:",
        "examples": [
          "Casey suffered a facial cut in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a beauty treatment that cleans and improves the skin of the face with creams, gentle rubbing, etc.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "facilitate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something possible or easier:",
        "examples": [
          "The new ramp will facilitate the entry of wheelchairs.",
          "The current structure does not facilitate efficient work flow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something possible or easier:",
        "examples": [
          "To facilitate learning, each class is no larger than 30 students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help people deal with a process or reach an agreement or solution without getting directly involved in the process, discussion, etc. yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "An expert negotiator was brought in to facilitate the discussion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "facilitating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something possible or easier:",
        "examples": [
          "The new ramp will facilitate the entry of wheelchairs.",
          "The current structure does not facilitate efficient work flow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "facilitator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps a person or organization do something more easily or find the answer to a problem, by discussing things and suggesting ways of doing things:",
        "examples": [
          "I see my role as that of a facilitator, enabling other people to work in the way that suits them best."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps to make something happen, or who makes it easier:",
        "examples": [
          "I see my role as that of a facilitator, enabling other people to work in the way that suits them best."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is employed to make a process easier, or to help people reach a solution or agreement, without getting directly involved in the process, discussion, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the chief facilitator in the peace talks.",
          "The project manager's role should be more that of a facilitator than a \"boss\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "facilities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the buildings, equipment, and services provided for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "shopping facilities",
          "medical facilities",
          "sports facilities",
          "They are undertaking training at military facilities near Bismayah."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a polite way of referring to a toilet in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "use the facilities There is no running water in the annex, so students have to go over to the main buildings to use the facilities.",
          "Try to find out what's keeping your child from using the facilities at school and then let the teacher know.",
          "In an establishment selling food and drink, it is highly likely that customers will use the facilities at some point.",
          "The campsite is set in a lovely wooded area and the facilities are basic but clean.",
          "Can you tell me where the facilities are, please?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "facility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place, especially including buildings, where a particular activity happens:",
        "examples": [
          "a nuclear research facility",
          "a military facility",
          "a new sports facility",
          "nuclear facility Missile strikes were aimed at the country's nuclear facilities.",
          "care facility Most of these people are living in long-term care facilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the buildings, equipment, and services provided for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "shopping facilities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a polite way of referring to a toilet in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "use the facilities There is no running water in the annex, so students have to go over to the main buildings to use the facilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ability to do something easily or well:",
        "examples": [
          "facility for His facility for languages is astonishing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feature of a product that allows you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer with a speech recognition facility",
          "overdraft facility UK He asked the bank to increase his overdraft facility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ability or skill at doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "His facility for memorizing dates was astonishing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a place, building, or equipment used for a particular purpose or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The new sports facility has a swimming pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equipment, rooms, etc. that are provided for people to use:",
        "examples": [
          "The community center has some of the newest equipment and best facilities in town.",
          "Are non-members allowed to use the facilities?",
          "recreational/sports/leisure facilities",
          "bathroom/washing/toilet facilities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or area that is used for a particular activity or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is building a $4m training facility in Oakland.",
          "She works as a chaplain in a juvenile detention facility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement that lets someone borrow money from a bank or other financial institution for an agreed period of time or up to a particular amount:",
        "examples": [
          "a borrowing/overdraft/credit facility Do you have an overdraft facility on your account?",
          "The company has secured a $2m debt facility from another bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special feature on a machine, computer, piece of software, etc. that enables you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Another useful facility of the software is an embedded dictionary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "facing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extra layer of material sewn to the inside edge of a piece of clothing to make it stronger, or to the outside, especially of collars and the ends of sleeves, for decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "a blue jacket with white facing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an outer layer covering a wall, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The wall was built of rubble with a facing of stone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "turned towards the stated direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Most avalanche accidents occur on north- and east-facing slopes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fact": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is known to have happened or to exist, especially something for which proof exists, or about which there is information:",
        "examples": [
          "No decision will be made until we know all the facts.",
          "fact about I don't know all the facts about the case.",
          "the fact that I'm not angry that you took my car - it's just the fact that you didn't ask me first.",
          "know for a fact He knew for a fact (that) Natalie was lying.",
          "It's sometimes hard to separate fact from fiction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to add emphasis to what you are saying, or to show that it is the opposite of or different from what went before:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't work. In fact, I've never had a job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something unpleasant that cannot be avoided:",
        "examples": [
          "Going bald is just a fact of life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exact detailed information:",
        "examples": [
          "We are getting some facts and figures together and we will then have a full board meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "details about sexual activity and the way that babies are born:",
        "examples": [
          "He decided to have a talk with his son about the facts of life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something known to have happened or to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "No one disputes the fact that the accident could have been avoided."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group within a larger group, especially one with slightly different ideas from the main group:",
        "examples": [
          "the left-wing faction of the party"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group within a larger group, esp. one with slightly different ideas than the main group:",
        "examples": [
          "The president’s advisors represent every faction of his party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "factions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group within a larger group, especially one with slightly different ideas from the main group:",
        "examples": [
          "the left-wing faction of the party"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group within a larger group, esp. one with slightly different ideas than the main group:",
        "examples": [
          "The president’s advisors represent every faction of his party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "factor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fact or situation that influences the result of something:",
        "examples": [
          "People's voting habits are influenced by political, social and economic factors.",
          "contributing factor Heavy snow was a contributing factor in the accident.",
          "factor in Money was an important factor in our decision to relocate.",
          "major factor Price will be a major factor in the success of this new product.",
          "crucial factor Grades are still a crucial factor in determining who gets into which university.",
          "deciding factor The economy is regarded as the deciding factor in the outcome of the election.",
          "key factor Production costs are the key factor in determining price.",
          "feel-good factor informal The film's success is largely due to its feel-good factor (= its ability to make people feel happy)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in mathematics, any whole number that is produced when you divide a larger number by another whole number:",
        "examples": [
          "Two, three, four and six are all factors of twelve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular level on some systems of measurement:",
        "examples": [
          "a wind chill factor of -20",
          "UK a factor 20 suntan cream"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an amount becomes larger or smaller by a factor of a particular number, it becomes that number of times larger or smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "Cases of leukaemia in the area near the nuclear reactor have risen by a factor of four."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fact or situation that influences a result:",
        "examples": [
          "Economic factors had a lot to do with their decision to sell the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or variable (= letter or symbol) that is being multiplied in a product (= result of multiplying):",
        "examples": [
          "In 6×3=18, 6 and 3 are factors of the product 18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A factor of a product is a number that the product can be divided by exactly.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several things that affects or influences a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Increasing use of online newspapers was definitely a contributing factor to the company's collapse.",
          "a key/significant/major factor",
          "a critical/crucial factor",
          "a deciding/decisive factor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that buys the right to collect debts for another company and charges for collecting them:",
        "examples": [
          "Using a factor can be a good way of getting better cashflow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount that a number is multiplied or divided by:",
        "examples": [
          "a factor of 3/10/75, etc. You should reduce your final figures by a factor of three."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or person that sells goods produced by another company using their own name, usually for payment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something special that a product, idea, person, etc. has that makes them successful or makes people notice them:",
        "examples": [
          "What's missing from this organization is the leadership factor.",
          "Her latest fashion collection certainly has the wow factor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell the right to collect payments and debts owed to your company or organization to another business:",
        "examples": [
          "How many of their operations are factored?",
          "Factoring is just one way of raising capital in the short term."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "factored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fact or situation that influences the result of something:",
        "examples": [
          "People's voting habits are influenced by political, social and economic factors.",
          "contributing factor Heavy snow was a contributing factor in the accident.",
          "factor in Money was an important factor in our decision to relocate.",
          "major factor Price will be a major factor in the success of this new product.",
          "crucial factor Grades are still a crucial factor in determining who gets into which university.",
          "deciding factor The economy is regarded as the deciding factor in the outcome of the election.",
          "key factor Production costs are the key factor in determining price.",
          "feel-good factor informal The film's success is largely due to its feel-good factor (= its ability to make people feel happy)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in mathematics, any whole number that is produced when you divide a larger number by another whole number:",
        "examples": [
          "Two, three, four and six are all factors of twelve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular level on some systems of measurement:",
        "examples": [
          "a wind chill factor of -20",
          "UK a factor 20 suntan cream"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an amount becomes larger or smaller by a factor of a particular number, it becomes that number of times larger or smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "Cases of leukaemia in the area near the nuclear reactor have risen by a factor of four."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fact or situation that influences a result:",
        "examples": [
          "Economic factors had a lot to do with their decision to sell the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or variable (= letter or symbol) that is being multiplied in a product (= result of multiplying):",
        "examples": [
          "In 6×3=18, 6 and 3 are factors of the product 18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A factor of a product is a number that the product can be divided by exactly.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several things that affects or influences a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Increasing use of online newspapers was definitely a contributing factor to the company's collapse.",
          "a key/significant/major factor",
          "a critical/crucial factor",
          "a deciding/decisive factor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that buys the right to collect debts for another company and charges for collecting them:",
        "examples": [
          "Using a factor can be a good way of getting better cashflow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount that a number is multiplied or divided by:",
        "examples": [
          "a factor of 3/10/75, etc. You should reduce your final figures by a factor of three."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or person that sells goods produced by another company using their own name, usually for payment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something special that a product, idea, person, etc. has that makes them successful or makes people notice them:",
        "examples": [
          "What's missing from this organization is the leadership factor.",
          "Her latest fashion collection certainly has the wow factor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell the right to collect payments and debts owed to your company or organization to another business:",
        "examples": [
          "How many of their operations are factored?",
          "Factoring is just one way of raising capital in the short term."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "factories": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building or set of buildings where large amounts of goods are made using machines:",
        "examples": [
          "a car/shoe/textile factory",
          "a factory worker/manager"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or buildings where people use machines to produce goods:",
        "examples": [
          "She worked in a factory that produced air conditioners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or set of buildings in which machines are used to produce large amounts of manufactured goods:",
        "examples": [
          "She works in a car factory.",
          "a cigarette/clothing/textile, etc. factory The textile factory used to be the biggest employer in town.",
          "Factory workers staged a walk-out last week in a dispute over pay.",
          "You can order your goods direct from the factory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "factoring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process by which a number or variable is written as a product of two or more terms (= numbers or symbols)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which a number or variable is written as a product of two or more terms (= numbers or symbols)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Factoring completely is the process of factoring a number until no other factors can be found.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a company buys the right to collect payments and debts owed to another company and charges for doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "You can decrease the burden of unpaid debts by selling those debts to a factoring service."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "factors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fact or situation that influences the result of something:",
        "examples": [
          "People's voting habits are influenced by political, social and economic factors.",
          "contributing factor Heavy snow was a contributing factor in the accident.",
          "factor in Money was an important factor in our decision to relocate.",
          "major factor Price will be a major factor in the success of this new product.",
          "crucial factor Grades are still a crucial factor in determining who gets into which university.",
          "deciding factor The economy is regarded as the deciding factor in the outcome of the election.",
          "key factor Production costs are the key factor in determining price.",
          "feel-good factor informal The film's success is largely due to its feel-good factor (= its ability to make people feel happy)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in mathematics, any whole number that is produced when you divide a larger number by another whole number:",
        "examples": [
          "Two, three, four and six are all factors of twelve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular level on some systems of measurement:",
        "examples": [
          "a wind chill factor of -20",
          "UK a factor 20 suntan cream"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an amount becomes larger or smaller by a factor of a particular number, it becomes that number of times larger or smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "Cases of leukaemia in the area near the nuclear reactor have risen by a factor of four."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fact or situation that influences a result:",
        "examples": [
          "Economic factors had a lot to do with their decision to sell the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or variable (= letter or symbol) that is being multiplied in a product (= result of multiplying):",
        "examples": [
          "In 6×3=18, 6 and 3 are factors of the product 18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A factor of a product is a number that the product can be divided by exactly.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several things that affects or influences a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Increasing use of online newspapers was definitely a contributing factor to the company's collapse.",
          "a key/significant/major factor",
          "a critical/crucial factor",
          "a deciding/decisive factor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that buys the right to collect debts for another company and charges for collecting them:",
        "examples": [
          "Using a factor can be a good way of getting better cashflow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount that a number is multiplied or divided by:",
        "examples": [
          "a factor of 3/10/75, etc. You should reduce your final figures by a factor of three."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or person that sells goods produced by another company using their own name, usually for payment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something special that a product, idea, person, etc. has that makes them successful or makes people notice them:",
        "examples": [
          "What's missing from this organization is the leadership factor.",
          "Her latest fashion collection certainly has the wow factor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell the right to collect payments and debts owed to your company or organization to another business:",
        "examples": [
          "How many of their operations are factored?",
          "Factoring is just one way of raising capital in the short term."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "factory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building or set of buildings where large amounts of goods are made using machines:",
        "examples": [
          "a car/shoe/textile factory",
          "a factory worker/manager"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or buildings where people use machines to produce goods:",
        "examples": [
          "She worked in a factory that produced air conditioners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or set of buildings in which machines are used to produce large amounts of manufactured goods:",
        "examples": [
          "She works in a car factory.",
          "a cigarette/clothing/textile, etc. factory The textile factory used to be the biggest employer in town.",
          "Factory workers staged a walk-out last week in a dispute over pay.",
          "You can order your goods direct from the factory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "facts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is known to have happened or to exist, especially something for which proof exists, or about which there is information:",
        "examples": [
          "No decision will be made until we know all the facts.",
          "fact about I don't know all the facts about the case.",
          "the fact that I'm not angry that you took my car - it's just the fact that you didn't ask me first.",
          "know for a fact He knew for a fact (that) Natalie was lying.",
          "It's sometimes hard to separate fact from fiction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to add emphasis to what you are saying, or to show that it is the opposite of or different from what went before:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't work. In fact, I've never had a job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something unpleasant that cannot be avoided:",
        "examples": [
          "Going bald is just a fact of life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exact detailed information:",
        "examples": [
          "We are getting some facts and figures together and we will then have a full board meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "details about sexual activity and the way that babies are born:",
        "examples": [
          "He decided to have a talk with his son about the facts of life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something known to have happened or to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "No one disputes the fact that the accident could have been avoided."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "factual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using or consisting of facts:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave a clear, factual account of the attack to the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on facts:",
        "examples": [
          "a factual account"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "factually": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to facts and whether they are true or not:",
        "examples": [
          "He's making statements that are not factually accurate.",
          "If your article is not factually correct, we will have no choice but to sue you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faculties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a natural ability to hear, see, think, move, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "have all your faculties Even at the age of 100, she still had all her faculties.",
          "in possession of your faculties We need to consider how to care for elderly people who are not in full possession of their faculties (= able to hear, speak, see, and think clearly).",
          "in command of your faculties Is he in command of all his faculties (= can he still hear, speak, see, and think clearly)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special ability to do a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "faculty for She has a faculty for inspiring confidence in people.",
          "critical faculty Studying has certainly sharpened my critical faculties (= taught me to think carefully about things using my judgment)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who teach in a university, college, or US high school, or in one of its departments :",
        "examples": [
          "She is joining the faculty of the University of Washington.",
          "faculty member He has been a faculty member for 20 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of departments in a university or college that specialize in a particular subject or group of subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "the Faculty of Science/Arts",
          "the Psychology/Law Faculty"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who teach in a college or university, or in a department of a college or university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any natural ability, such as hearing, seeing, or thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "Even though she is 102, she still has all of her faculties."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faculty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a natural ability to hear, see, think, move, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "have all your faculties Even at the age of 100, she still had all her faculties.",
          "in possession of your faculties We need to consider how to care for elderly people who are not in full possession of their faculties (= able to hear, speak, see, and think clearly).",
          "in command of your faculties Is he in command of all his faculties (= can he still hear, speak, see, and think clearly)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special ability to do a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "faculty for She has a faculty for inspiring confidence in people.",
          "critical faculty Studying has certainly sharpened my critical faculties (= taught me to think carefully about things using my judgment)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who teach in a university, college, or US high school, or in one of its departments :",
        "examples": [
          "She is joining the faculty of the University of Washington.",
          "faculty member He has been a faculty member for 20 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of departments in a university or college that specialize in a particular subject or group of subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "the Faculty of Science/Arts",
          "the Psychology/Law Faculty"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who teach in a college or university, or in a department of a college or university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any natural ability, such as hearing, seeing, or thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "Even though she is 102, she still has all of her faculties."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a style, activity, or interest that is very popular for a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "the latest health fad",
          "fad for mainly UK There was a fad for wearing ripped jeans a few years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style or activity that suddenly becomes popular but which usually does not stay popular for very long:",
        "examples": [
          "He thought computers would be just a fad."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) lose colour, brightness, or strength gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "If you hang your clothes out in the bright sun, they will fade.",
          "My suntan is already fading.",
          "They arrived home just as the light was fading (= as it was getting dark).",
          "The sun had faded the blue walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In golf, if you fade the ball, you hit it so it moves slightly to one side rather than straight in front. If a golf ball fades, it moves slightly to one side:",
        "examples": [
          "Trying to fade the ball off the tee, he hooked into deep rough.",
          "By aiming down the left-hand side, the ball will fade back into the middle of the fairway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gradual loss of colour or brightness, often until an image disappears:",
        "examples": [
          "A fade to black would be a good way to end the sequence.",
          "fade out At that point there is a fade out so what happens next is left to our imaginations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of ending a piece of music by making it gradually quieter and quieter:",
        "examples": [
          "At the end of the song we just repeat the chorus until the fade.",
          "The software allows you to make fades and segue the songs together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gradual increase in colour, brightness, or loudness so that a picture or sound appears gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "You could begin your web page with a fade in, allowing the visitor to concentrate on one important point before seeing the rest of the page content."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gradual loss of strength or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "That was when his career began its slow fade into obscurity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hairstyle in which the hair is left fairly long on top of the head, cut gradually shorter at the sides, and cut very short or completely removed lower down:",
        "examples": [
          "At the barber shop you can get a fade for £20.",
          "The boys all had fades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, the action of hitting the ball slightly to one side rather than straight in front, or the movement of the ball slightly to one side:",
        "examples": [
          "He said he was trying to draw the ball rather than hit a fade.",
          "All you need is about two yards of fade on your ball and it's gone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a passing move where the player receiving the ball runs straight at first but then moves towards the side of the playing area to catch the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "Wideout Marvin Davis was supposed to run a fade towards the right-hand corner.",
          "The touchdown on a fade to Miller turned out to be the winning score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose color, brightness, or strength gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "If you hang your clothes out in the bright sun, they will fade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something fades away/out, it becomes less clear and then disappears:",
        "examples": [
          "The voice on the radio faded out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "less bright in colour than before:",
        "examples": [
          "faded jeans",
          "faded curtains/wallpaper",
          "figurative a faded beauty (= a woman who was beautiful in the past)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fades": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) lose colour, brightness, or strength gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "If you hang your clothes out in the bright sun, they will fade.",
          "My suntan is already fading.",
          "They arrived home just as the light was fading (= as it was getting dark).",
          "The sun had faded the blue walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In golf, if you fade the ball, you hit it so it moves slightly to one side rather than straight in front. If a golf ball fades, it moves slightly to one side:",
        "examples": [
          "Trying to fade the ball off the tee, he hooked into deep rough.",
          "By aiming down the left-hand side, the ball will fade back into the middle of the fairway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gradual loss of colour or brightness, often until an image disappears:",
        "examples": [
          "A fade to black would be a good way to end the sequence.",
          "fade out At that point there is a fade out so what happens next is left to our imaginations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of ending a piece of music by making it gradually quieter and quieter:",
        "examples": [
          "At the end of the song we just repeat the chorus until the fade.",
          "The software allows you to make fades and segue the songs together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gradual increase in colour, brightness, or loudness so that a picture or sound appears gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "You could begin your web page with a fade in, allowing the visitor to concentrate on one important point before seeing the rest of the page content."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gradual loss of strength or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "That was when his career began its slow fade into obscurity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hairstyle in which the hair is left fairly long on top of the head, cut gradually shorter at the sides, and cut very short or completely removed lower down:",
        "examples": [
          "At the barber shop you can get a fade for £20.",
          "The boys all had fades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, the action of hitting the ball slightly to one side rather than straight in front, or the movement of the ball slightly to one side:",
        "examples": [
          "He said he was trying to draw the ball rather than hit a fade.",
          "All you need is about two yards of fade on your ball and it's gone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a passing move where the player receiving the ball runs straight at first but then moves towards the side of the playing area to catch the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "Wideout Marvin Davis was supposed to run a fade towards the right-hand corner.",
          "The touchdown on a fade to Miller turned out to be the winning score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose color, brightness, or strength gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "If you hang your clothes out in the bright sun, they will fade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something fades away/out, it becomes less clear and then disappears:",
        "examples": [
          "The voice on the radio faded out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) lose colour, brightness, or strength gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "If you hang your clothes out in the bright sun, they will fade.",
          "My suntan is already fading.",
          "They arrived home just as the light was fading (= as it was getting dark).",
          "The sun had faded the blue walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In golf, if you fade the ball, you hit it so it moves slightly to one side rather than straight in front. If a golf ball fades, it moves slightly to one side:",
        "examples": [
          "Trying to fade the ball off the tee, he hooked into deep rough.",
          "By aiming down the left-hand side, the ball will fade back into the middle of the fairway."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cigarette:",
        "examples": [
          "a packet of fags",
          "She's gone outside for a quick fag.",
          "fag end There were fag ends all over the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a gay man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be boring and tiring to do:",
        "examples": [
          "It's such a fag to have to make your bed every morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(at some large British private schools) a younger boy who has to do jobs for an older boy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a younger boy fags for an older boy at a British private school, he does jobs for him.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "faggot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a gay man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "sticks of wood, tied together and used as fuel for a fire",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ball of meat mixed with bread and herbs, fried or cooked in sauce",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "faggots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a gay man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "sticks of wood, tied together and used as fuel for a fire",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ball of meat mixed with bread and herbs, fried or cooked in sauce",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fags": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cigarette:",
        "examples": [
          "a packet of fags",
          "She's gone outside for a quick fag.",
          "fag end There were fag ends all over the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a gay man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be boring and tiring to do:",
        "examples": [
          "It's such a fag to have to make your bed every morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(at some large British private schools) a younger boy who has to do jobs for an older boy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a younger boy fags for an older boy at a British private school, he does jobs for him.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fahrenheit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of) a measurement of temperature on a standard in which 32° is the temperature at which water freezes and 212° that at which it boils:",
        "examples": [
          "in Fahrenheit Shall I give you the temperature in Celsius or in Fahrenheit?",
          "It was 80°F in the shade.",
          "degrees Fahrenheit Data are recorded in degrees Fahrenheit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of numbers for measuring temperature in which water freezes at 32° and boils at 212°:",
        "examples": [
          "The Fahrenheit scale is still used throughout the US."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not succeed in what you are trying to achieve or are expected to do:",
        "examples": [
          "She moved to London in the hope of finding work as a model, but failed.",
          "This method of growing tomatoes never fails.",
          "fail in He failed in his attempt to break the record.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She failed to reach the Wimbledon Final this year.",
          "doomed to fail The reluctance of either side to compromise means that the talks are doomed to (= will certainly) fail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if none of our plans succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "If all else fails, we can always stay in and watch TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be unsuccessful, or to judge that someone has been unsuccessful, in a test or exam:",
        "examples": [
          "fail in UK I passed in history but failed in chemistry.",
          "US I passed history but failed chemistry.",
          "A lot of people fail their driving test the first time.",
          "She was sure she was going to fail.",
          "The examiners failed him because he hadn't answered enough questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not do something that you should do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He failed to arrive on time.",
          "The staff had been promised a rise, but the money failed to (= did not) materialize.",
          "You couldn't fail to be (= it is impossible that you would not be) affected by the movie.",
          "fail in I'd be failing in my duty if I didn't tell you about the risks involved in the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you do not accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "fail to see why I fail to see why you can't work on a Saturday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become weaker or stop working completely:",
        "examples": [
          "If my eyesight fails, I'll have to stop doing this job.",
          "The brakes failed and the car crashed into a tree.",
          "After talking non-stop for two hours, her voice started to fail.",
          "fail fast The old man was failing fast (= he was dying)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a business fails, it is unable to continue because of money problems.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not help someone when you are expected to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "He failed her in her moment of need.",
          "courage fails When I looked down and saw how far I had to jump, my courage failed me (= I felt very frightened)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unsuccessful result in a course, test, or exam:",
        "examples": [
          "get a fail John got three passes and four fails in his exams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has been done very badly or gone completely wrong; a failure:",
        "examples": [
          "epic fail My pancakes were an epic fail (= completely unsuccessful).",
          "The software crashes every time I open an email. What a fail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something without fail, you always do it:",
        "examples": [
          "I go to the gym every Monday and Wednesday, without fail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone that they must do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Be there at nine o'clock, without fail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be able to do what you are trying to achieve or are expected to do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She applied to Harvard University but failed to get accepted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you fail to see/understand what something is, you do not agree with someone’s description of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I fail to see what the problem is (= I don’t think there is a problem)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be unsuccessful, or to judge that someone has been unsuccessful in a test or examination:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] A lot of people fail (their driving test) the first time.",
          "[ T ] She said she would fail any student who misses two exams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not do something that should be done:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He promised to help, but failed to send a check.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She never fails to meet a deadline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To fail is also to not help someone when expected to:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He failed her when she most needed him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become weaker or stop working completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The bus driver said the brakes failed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a business fails, it is unable to continue because of money problems.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not succeeed in something you are trying to do:",
        "examples": [
          "fail to do sth They failed to reach an agreement with the board members.",
          "fail in sth Last year the company failed in its bid to renew their contract.",
          "All their efforts seem to have failed.",
          "Some employees will not take risks because they're scared of failing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business fails, it is unsuccessful and cannot continue to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "Over 3000 small businesses failed in the first quarter of the year.",
          "Is it better for the economy to let unsuccessful companies fail or to bail them out?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not pass an exam or test, or not reach a necessary standard:",
        "examples": [
          "About half of all candidates taking the more advanced exams fail.",
          "The company repeatedly failed inspections by Health and Safety officials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a machine or system fails, it stops working:",
        "examples": [
          "If the system fails for any reason, the emergency back-up will kick in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not do something that you should do:",
        "examples": [
          "fail to do sth What can be done about clients who fail to pay their debts?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "failed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having not succeeded:",
        "examples": [
          "a failed actress/writer",
          "She has two failed marriages behind her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unsuccessful:",
        "examples": [
          "Since his failed attempt in college, John has always wanted to write a novel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "failing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fault or weakness:",
        "examples": [
          "His one big failing is that he never says he's sorry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if that is not possible:",
        "examples": [
          "failing that Buy her some flowers, or failing that, just send her a card.",
          "Appointments are available on the 2nd and the 6th of this month but failing either of those, we could fit you in on the 15th."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "becoming weaker or less successful:",
        "examples": [
          "a failing business",
          "failing eyesight",
          "In the failing light, it was hard to read the street signs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fault or weakness:",
        "examples": [
          "His one big failing is that he can’t say he’s sorry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show what will happen if something is not possible or available:",
        "examples": [
          "She will very likely be the next president of the company, or failing that, the marketing director."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "failings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fault or weakness:",
        "examples": [
          "His one big failing is that he never says he's sorry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if that is not possible:",
        "examples": [
          "failing that Buy her some flowers, or failing that, just send her a card.",
          "Appointments are available on the 2nd and the 6th of this month but failing either of those, we could fit you in on the 15th."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "becoming weaker or less successful:",
        "examples": [
          "a failing business",
          "failing eyesight",
          "In the failing light, it was hard to read the street signs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fault or weakness:",
        "examples": [
          "His one big failing is that he can’t say he’s sorry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show what will happen if something is not possible or available:",
        "examples": [
          "She will very likely be the next president of the company, or failing that, the marketing director."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not succeed in what you are trying to achieve or are expected to do:",
        "examples": [
          "She moved to London in the hope of finding work as a model, but failed.",
          "This method of growing tomatoes never fails.",
          "fail in He failed in his attempt to break the record.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She failed to reach the Wimbledon Final this year.",
          "doomed to fail The reluctance of either side to compromise means that the talks are doomed to (= will certainly) fail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if none of our plans succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "If all else fails, we can always stay in and watch TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be unsuccessful, or to judge that someone has been unsuccessful, in a test or exam:",
        "examples": [
          "fail in UK I passed in history but failed in chemistry.",
          "US I passed history but failed chemistry.",
          "A lot of people fail their driving test the first time.",
          "She was sure she was going to fail.",
          "The examiners failed him because he hadn't answered enough questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not do something that you should do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He failed to arrive on time.",
          "The staff had been promised a rise, but the money failed to (= did not) materialize.",
          "You couldn't fail to be (= it is impossible that you would not be) affected by the movie.",
          "fail in I'd be failing in my duty if I didn't tell you about the risks involved in the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you do not accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "fail to see why I fail to see why you can't work on a Saturday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become weaker or stop working completely:",
        "examples": [
          "If my eyesight fails, I'll have to stop doing this job.",
          "The brakes failed and the car crashed into a tree.",
          "After talking non-stop for two hours, her voice started to fail.",
          "fail fast The old man was failing fast (= he was dying)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a business fails, it is unable to continue because of money problems.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not help someone when you are expected to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "He failed her in her moment of need.",
          "courage fails When I looked down and saw how far I had to jump, my courage failed me (= I felt very frightened)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unsuccessful result in a course, test, or exam:",
        "examples": [
          "get a fail John got three passes and four fails in his exams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has been done very badly or gone completely wrong; a failure:",
        "examples": [
          "epic fail My pancakes were an epic fail (= completely unsuccessful).",
          "The software crashes every time I open an email. What a fail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something without fail, you always do it:",
        "examples": [
          "I go to the gym every Monday and Wednesday, without fail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone that they must do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Be there at nine o'clock, without fail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be able to do what you are trying to achieve or are expected to do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She applied to Harvard University but failed to get accepted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you fail to see/understand what something is, you do not agree with someone’s description of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I fail to see what the problem is (= I don’t think there is a problem)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be unsuccessful, or to judge that someone has been unsuccessful in a test or examination:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] A lot of people fail (their driving test) the first time.",
          "[ T ] She said she would fail any student who misses two exams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not do something that should be done:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He promised to help, but failed to send a check.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She never fails to meet a deadline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To fail is also to not help someone when expected to:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He failed her when she most needed him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become weaker or stop working completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The bus driver said the brakes failed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a business fails, it is unable to continue because of money problems.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not succeeed in something you are trying to do:",
        "examples": [
          "fail to do sth They failed to reach an agreement with the board members.",
          "fail in sth Last year the company failed in its bid to renew their contract.",
          "All their efforts seem to have failed.",
          "Some employees will not take risks because they're scared of failing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business fails, it is unsuccessful and cannot continue to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "Over 3000 small businesses failed in the first quarter of the year.",
          "Is it better for the economy to let unsuccessful companies fail or to bail them out?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not pass an exam or test, or not reach a necessary standard:",
        "examples": [
          "About half of all candidates taking the more advanced exams fail.",
          "The company repeatedly failed inspections by Health and Safety officials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a machine or system fails, it stops working:",
        "examples": [
          "If the system fails for any reason, the emergency back-up will kick in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not do something that you should do:",
        "examples": [
          "fail to do sth What can be done about clients who fail to pay their debts?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "failure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of someone or something not succeeding:",
        "examples": [
          "complete failure The meeting was a complete failure.",
          "total failure Now she finally had to admit that the project had been a total failure.",
          "failure at I'm a bit of a failure at making (= I cannot make) cakes.",
          "feel a failure I feel such a failure (= so unsuccessful) after losing my job.",
          "end in failure Their attempt to climb Everest ended in failure.",
          "be doomed to failure The whole project was doomed to failure right from the start (= it could never have succeeded)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not doing something that you must do or are expected to do:",
        "examples": [
          "failure to His failure to return her phone call made her realize that something was wrong.",
          "Failure to keep the chemical at the right temperature could lead to an explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something not working, or stopping working as well as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "heart failure He died of heart failure.",
          "kidney failure Hypertension can lead to stroke, heart attack, and kidney failure.",
          "liver failure Hepatitis A can cause sickness, diarrhoea, jaundice, and even liver failure.",
          "The accident was caused by the failure of the reactor's cooling system.",
          "business failure The number of business failures rose steeply last year.",
          "crop failure After three crop failures in a row, the people face starvation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lack of success in doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Their attempt to sail across the Atlantic Ocean ended in failure.",
          "[ C ] He was a failure as a businessman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not doing something you should have done:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] His failure to return her phone call told her that something was wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something not working as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He died of heart failure.",
          "[ C ] The new computer system was a complete failure (= It did not work)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a company has been unsuccessful and has to stop operating:",
        "examples": [
          "The number and seriousness of the bank failures took economists by surprise.",
          "We're finally seeing a slowdown in the rate of business failures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lack of success in trying to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "If you're too scared of failure, you'll never try to achieve anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a machine or system stops working:",
        "examples": [
          "The cause of the crash is now thought to be engine failure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is not successful:",
        "examples": [
          "He always thought of himself as a failure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone does not do something they should do or are expected to do:",
        "examples": [
          "The banks' failure to regulate more reckless lending led directly to the financial crisis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "failures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of someone or something not succeeding:",
        "examples": [
          "complete failure The meeting was a complete failure.",
          "total failure Now she finally had to admit that the project had been a total failure.",
          "failure at I'm a bit of a failure at making (= I cannot make) cakes.",
          "feel a failure I feel such a failure (= so unsuccessful) after losing my job.",
          "end in failure Their attempt to climb Everest ended in failure.",
          "be doomed to failure The whole project was doomed to failure right from the start (= it could never have succeeded)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not doing something that you must do or are expected to do:",
        "examples": [
          "failure to His failure to return her phone call made her realize that something was wrong.",
          "Failure to keep the chemical at the right temperature could lead to an explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something not working, or stopping working as well as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "heart failure He died of heart failure.",
          "kidney failure Hypertension can lead to stroke, heart attack, and kidney failure.",
          "liver failure Hepatitis A can cause sickness, diarrhoea, jaundice, and even liver failure.",
          "The accident was caused by the failure of the reactor's cooling system.",
          "business failure The number of business failures rose steeply last year.",
          "crop failure After three crop failures in a row, the people face starvation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lack of success in doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Their attempt to sail across the Atlantic Ocean ended in failure.",
          "[ C ] He was a failure as a businessman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not doing something you should have done:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] His failure to return her phone call told her that something was wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something not working as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He died of heart failure.",
          "[ C ] The new computer system was a complete failure (= It did not work)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a company has been unsuccessful and has to stop operating:",
        "examples": [
          "The number and seriousness of the bank failures took economists by surprise.",
          "We're finally seeing a slowdown in the rate of business failures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lack of success in trying to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "If you're too scared of failure, you'll never try to achieve anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a machine or system stops working:",
        "examples": [
          "The cause of the crash is now thought to be engine failure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is not successful:",
        "examples": [
          "He always thought of himself as a failure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone does not do something they should do or are expected to do:",
        "examples": [
          "The banks' failure to regulate more reckless lending led directly to the financial crisis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not strong or clear; slight:",
        "examples": [
          "a faint sound/noise/smell",
          "The lamp gave out a faint glow.",
          "She gave me a faint smile of recognition.",
          "There's not the faintest hope of ever finding him.",
          "She bears a faint resemblance to my sister.",
          "faint suspicion I have a faint suspicion that you may be right!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize that you do not know something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Is she going to stay?\" \"I haven't the faintest idea.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel weak, as if you are about to become unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt faint with hunger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly become unconscious for a short time, usually falling down:",
        "examples": [
          "He faints at the sight of blood.",
          "I nearly fainted in the heat.",
          "faint away UK She took one look at the hypodermic needle and fainted (dead) away (= became unconscious immediately)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of suddenly becoming unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "fall into a dead faint On receiving the news, she fell into a dead faint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become unconscious unexpectedly for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "I nearly fainted from the heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not strong or clear; slight:",
        "examples": [
          "He walked along, guided only by the faint light of the moon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very weak and nearly becoming unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt faint from hunger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fainted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly become unconscious for a short time, usually falling down:",
        "examples": [
          "He faints at the sight of blood.",
          "I nearly fainted in the heat.",
          "faint away UK She took one look at the hypodermic needle and fainted (dead) away (= became unconscious immediately)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faintest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not strong or clear; slight:",
        "examples": [
          "a faint sound/noise/smell",
          "The lamp gave out a faint glow.",
          "She gave me a faint smile of recognition.",
          "There's not the faintest hope of ever finding him.",
          "She bears a faint resemblance to my sister.",
          "faint suspicion I have a faint suspicion that you may be right!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize that you do not know something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Is she going to stay?\" \"I haven't the faintest idea.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel weak, as if you are about to become unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt faint with hunger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly become unconscious for a short time, usually falling down:",
        "examples": [
          "He faints at the sight of blood.",
          "I nearly fainted in the heat.",
          "faint away UK She took one look at the hypodermic needle and fainted (dead) away (= became unconscious immediately)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of suddenly becoming unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "fall into a dead faint On receiving the news, she fell into a dead faint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become unconscious unexpectedly for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "I nearly fainted from the heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not strong or clear; slight:",
        "examples": [
          "He walked along, guided only by the faint light of the moon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very weak and nearly becoming unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt faint from hunger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fainting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly become unconscious for a short time, usually falling down:",
        "examples": [
          "He faints at the sight of blood.",
          "I nearly fainted in the heat.",
          "faint away UK She took one look at the hypodermic needle and fainted (dead) away (= became unconscious immediately)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faintly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slightly or not strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "She seemed faintly embarrassed to see us there.",
          "A light flickered faintly in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with little strength; slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The hospital room smelled faintly of disinfectant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fair": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "treating someone in a way that is right or reasonable, or treating a group of people equally and not allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "a fair trial",
          "it's not fair Why should I have to do all the cleaning? It's not fair!",
          "fair on It's not fair on Joe (= it is not right) to make him do all the work!",
          "fair that It's not fair that she's allowed to go and I'm not!",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's not fair to blame me for everything!",
          "scrupulously fair She's scrupulously fair with all her employees (= she treats them all equally).",
          "fair with He was always very fair with the men who worked for him.",
          "fair comment mainly UK She claims her article was a fair comment on (= a reasonable thing to say about) a matter of public interest.",
          "fair deal He offered to do all the cleaning if I did all the cooking, which seemed like a fair (= reasonable) deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is fair, it is reasonable and is what you expect or deserve:",
        "examples": [
          "fair price I thought it was a fair price that she was offering.",
          "fair share of I'm willing to do my fair (= equal) share of the work.",
          "fair wage All the workers want is a fair wage for the work that they do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a game or competition is fair, it is done according to the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a fair fight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "it is the right way to treat someone and what they deserve:",
        "examples": [
          "I think it's only fair to tell you that we have had over 300 applications for this job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "it is true to say:",
        "examples": [
          "I think it's fair to say (that) you've done less of the work than I have."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considering everything that has an effect on a situation, so that a fair judgment can be made:",
        "examples": [
          "He's done the job badly but, to be fair, I gave him very little time to do it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you say to show that you understand why someone has done or said something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'm just annoyed with him because he's behaved so badly.\" \"Fair enough.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you say when you want someone to behave reasonably or treat you the same as other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on, it's my turn. Fair's fair!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity to explain something or give your opinions, without other people trying to influence the situation:",
        "examples": [
          "get a fair hearing He didn't think that he got a fair hearing in court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an honest way and without any doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "We won the match fair and square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you hit someone fair and square on a particular part of their body, you hit that person hard, exactly on that part:",
        "examples": [
          "He hit me fair and square on the nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of skin) pale, or (of hair) pale yellow or gold:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got fair hair and blue eyes.",
          "a fair complexion",
          "My sister has dark hair but my brother's fair (= he has fair hair).",
          "fair-haired He's fair-haired.",
          "fair-skinned All my family are fair-skinned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quite large:",
        "examples": [
          "fair amount We've had a fair amount of rain this week.",
          "fair number We've had a fair number of applicants.",
          "fair-sized It's a fair-sized garden.",
          "fair way We've come a long way, but there's still a fair way (= quite a long distance) to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "neither very good nor very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Films are rated on a scale of poor, fair, good and excellent.",
          "fair at I was fair at science but it was never my thing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an idea, guess, or chance) good, but not excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "fair idea I think I've got a fair idea of (= I understand reasonably well) what you want.",
          "fair chance She's got a fair chance of winning (= there is a reasonable chance that she will win)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of weather) pleasant and dry:",
        "examples": [
          "Fair weather was forecast for the following day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a woman) beautiful:",
        "examples": [
          "a fair maiden"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large public event where goods are bought and sold, usually from tables that have been specially arranged for the event, and where there is often entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "craft fair I bought a wooden salad bowl at the local craft fair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an outside event where you can ride on large machines for pleasure and play games to win prizes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large show at which people who work in a particular industry meet, and sell and advertise their products:",
        "examples": [
          "a book/antiques/toy fair",
          "a trade fair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public event in the countryside where farm animals and farm products are sold:",
        "examples": [
          "US a county/state fair",
          "UK a cattle/agricultural fair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public event, often held outside, where you can take part in competitions and buy small things and food, often organized to collect money for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the school fair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "treating someone in a way that is right or reasonable, or treating people equally and not allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "All he asks is a fair chance to prove his innocence.",
          "I’m willing to do my fair share of the work (= equal part)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a game or competition is fair, it is done according to the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a fair fight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In some sports, esp. baseball, fair means within the playing field:",
        "examples": [
          "The umpire ruled it a fair ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "neither very good nor very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s good in physics but only fair in math."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large or great in comparison:",
        "examples": [
          "We still had a fair amount of foreign money when we returned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to be correct; accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "The architect’s drawing will give you a pretty fair idea of what the completed house will look like."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of weather) pleasant and dry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of skin) pale, or (of hair) light in color:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have fair skin, you’ll get a sunburn easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public event, usually held outside, where goods and sometimes farm animals are shown and sold and where there is often food and entertainment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A county/state fair is one where farm animals and products from that region are shown to compete for prizes and there is food and entertainment.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A street fair is one where a city street is closed to cars so that goods and food can be sold to people walking through it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fair is also a show at which people who work in a particular industry meet to sell and advertise their products:",
        "examples": [
          "a book/antiques/toy fair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "treating people equally and in a way that is right and reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "It's the government's job to make sure that the tax system is fair and equitable.",
          "be fair on sb The new regulations are not fair on working parents.",
          "Everyone has the right to a fair trial.",
          "Corporations must pay their fair share of the cost of the construction work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fair price, wage, rent, etc. is not too high or too low:",
        "examples": [
          "All we're asking for is a fair wage.",
          "Local growers must be given a fair price for their produce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large event at which manufacturers, business people, and individuals advertise and sometimes sell their products and services:",
        "examples": [
          "The Battersea Contemporary Art Fair is one of the largest in the UK."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fairer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "treating someone in a way that is right or reasonable, or treating a group of people equally and not allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "a fair trial",
          "it's not fair Why should I have to do all the cleaning? It's not fair!",
          "fair on It's not fair on Joe (= it is not right) to make him do all the work!",
          "fair that It's not fair that she's allowed to go and I'm not!",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's not fair to blame me for everything!",
          "scrupulously fair She's scrupulously fair with all her employees (= she treats them all equally).",
          "fair with He was always very fair with the men who worked for him.",
          "fair comment mainly UK She claims her article was a fair comment on (= a reasonable thing to say about) a matter of public interest.",
          "fair deal He offered to do all the cleaning if I did all the cooking, which seemed like a fair (= reasonable) deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is fair, it is reasonable and is what you expect or deserve:",
        "examples": [
          "fair price I thought it was a fair price that she was offering.",
          "fair share of I'm willing to do my fair (= equal) share of the work.",
          "fair wage All the workers want is a fair wage for the work that they do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a game or competition is fair, it is done according to the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a fair fight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "it is the right way to treat someone and what they deserve:",
        "examples": [
          "I think it's only fair to tell you that we have had over 300 applications for this job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "it is true to say:",
        "examples": [
          "I think it's fair to say (that) you've done less of the work than I have."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considering everything that has an effect on a situation, so that a fair judgment can be made:",
        "examples": [
          "He's done the job badly but, to be fair, I gave him very little time to do it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you say to show that you understand why someone has done or said something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'm just annoyed with him because he's behaved so badly.\" \"Fair enough.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you say when you want someone to behave reasonably or treat you the same as other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on, it's my turn. Fair's fair!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity to explain something or give your opinions, without other people trying to influence the situation:",
        "examples": [
          "get a fair hearing He didn't think that he got a fair hearing in court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an honest way and without any doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "We won the match fair and square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you hit someone fair and square on a particular part of their body, you hit that person hard, exactly on that part:",
        "examples": [
          "He hit me fair and square on the nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of skin) pale, or (of hair) pale yellow or gold:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got fair hair and blue eyes.",
          "a fair complexion",
          "My sister has dark hair but my brother's fair (= he has fair hair).",
          "fair-haired He's fair-haired.",
          "fair-skinned All my family are fair-skinned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quite large:",
        "examples": [
          "fair amount We've had a fair amount of rain this week.",
          "fair number We've had a fair number of applicants.",
          "fair-sized It's a fair-sized garden.",
          "fair way We've come a long way, but there's still a fair way (= quite a long distance) to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "neither very good nor very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Films are rated on a scale of poor, fair, good and excellent.",
          "fair at I was fair at science but it was never my thing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an idea, guess, or chance) good, but not excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "fair idea I think I've got a fair idea of (= I understand reasonably well) what you want.",
          "fair chance She's got a fair chance of winning (= there is a reasonable chance that she will win)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of weather) pleasant and dry:",
        "examples": [
          "Fair weather was forecast for the following day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a woman) beautiful:",
        "examples": [
          "a fair maiden"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large public event where goods are bought and sold, usually from tables that have been specially arranged for the event, and where there is often entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "craft fair I bought a wooden salad bowl at the local craft fair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an outside event where you can ride on large machines for pleasure and play games to win prizes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large show at which people who work in a particular industry meet, and sell and advertise their products:",
        "examples": [
          "a book/antiques/toy fair",
          "a trade fair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public event in the countryside where farm animals and farm products are sold:",
        "examples": [
          "US a county/state fair",
          "UK a cattle/agricultural fair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public event, often held outside, where you can take part in competitions and buy small things and food, often organized to collect money for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the school fair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "treating someone in a way that is right or reasonable, or treating people equally and not allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "All he asks is a fair chance to prove his innocence.",
          "I’m willing to do my fair share of the work (= equal part)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a game or competition is fair, it is done according to the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a fair fight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In some sports, esp. baseball, fair means within the playing field:",
        "examples": [
          "The umpire ruled it a fair ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "neither very good nor very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s good in physics but only fair in math."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large or great in comparison:",
        "examples": [
          "We still had a fair amount of foreign money when we returned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to be correct; accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "The architect’s drawing will give you a pretty fair idea of what the completed house will look like."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of weather) pleasant and dry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of skin) pale, or (of hair) light in color:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have fair skin, you’ll get a sunburn easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public event, usually held outside, where goods and sometimes farm animals are shown and sold and where there is often food and entertainment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A county/state fair is one where farm animals and products from that region are shown to compete for prizes and there is food and entertainment.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A street fair is one where a city street is closed to cars so that goods and food can be sold to people walking through it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fair is also a show at which people who work in a particular industry meet to sell and advertise their products:",
        "examples": [
          "a book/antiques/toy fair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "treating people equally and in a way that is right and reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "It's the government's job to make sure that the tax system is fair and equitable.",
          "be fair on sb The new regulations are not fair on working parents.",
          "Everyone has the right to a fair trial.",
          "Corporations must pay their fair share of the cost of the construction work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fair price, wage, rent, etc. is not too high or too low:",
        "examples": [
          "All we're asking for is a fair wage.",
          "Local growers must be given a fair price for their produce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large event at which manufacturers, business people, and individuals advertise and sometimes sell their products and services:",
        "examples": [
          "The Battersea Contemporary Art Fair is one of the largest in the UK."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fairest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "treating someone in a way that is right or reasonable, or treating a group of people equally and not allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "a fair trial",
          "it's not fair Why should I have to do all the cleaning? It's not fair!",
          "fair on It's not fair on Joe (= it is not right) to make him do all the work!",
          "fair that It's not fair that she's allowed to go and I'm not!",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's not fair to blame me for everything!",
          "scrupulously fair She's scrupulously fair with all her employees (= she treats them all equally).",
          "fair with He was always very fair with the men who worked for him.",
          "fair comment mainly UK She claims her article was a fair comment on (= a reasonable thing to say about) a matter of public interest.",
          "fair deal He offered to do all the cleaning if I did all the cooking, which seemed like a fair (= reasonable) deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is fair, it is reasonable and is what you expect or deserve:",
        "examples": [
          "fair price I thought it was a fair price that she was offering.",
          "fair share of I'm willing to do my fair (= equal) share of the work.",
          "fair wage All the workers want is a fair wage for the work that they do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a game or competition is fair, it is done according to the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a fair fight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "it is the right way to treat someone and what they deserve:",
        "examples": [
          "I think it's only fair to tell you that we have had over 300 applications for this job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "it is true to say:",
        "examples": [
          "I think it's fair to say (that) you've done less of the work than I have."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considering everything that has an effect on a situation, so that a fair judgment can be made:",
        "examples": [
          "He's done the job badly but, to be fair, I gave him very little time to do it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you say to show that you understand why someone has done or said something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'm just annoyed with him because he's behaved so badly.\" \"Fair enough.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you say when you want someone to behave reasonably or treat you the same as other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on, it's my turn. Fair's fair!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity to explain something or give your opinions, without other people trying to influence the situation:",
        "examples": [
          "get a fair hearing He didn't think that he got a fair hearing in court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an honest way and without any doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "We won the match fair and square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you hit someone fair and square on a particular part of their body, you hit that person hard, exactly on that part:",
        "examples": [
          "He hit me fair and square on the nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of skin) pale, or (of hair) pale yellow or gold:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got fair hair and blue eyes.",
          "a fair complexion",
          "My sister has dark hair but my brother's fair (= he has fair hair).",
          "fair-haired He's fair-haired.",
          "fair-skinned All my family are fair-skinned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quite large:",
        "examples": [
          "fair amount We've had a fair amount of rain this week.",
          "fair number We've had a fair number of applicants.",
          "fair-sized It's a fair-sized garden.",
          "fair way We've come a long way, but there's still a fair way (= quite a long distance) to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "neither very good nor very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Films are rated on a scale of poor, fair, good and excellent.",
          "fair at I was fair at science but it was never my thing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an idea, guess, or chance) good, but not excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "fair idea I think I've got a fair idea of (= I understand reasonably well) what you want.",
          "fair chance She's got a fair chance of winning (= there is a reasonable chance that she will win)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of weather) pleasant and dry:",
        "examples": [
          "Fair weather was forecast for the following day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a woman) beautiful:",
        "examples": [
          "a fair maiden"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large public event where goods are bought and sold, usually from tables that have been specially arranged for the event, and where there is often entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "craft fair I bought a wooden salad bowl at the local craft fair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an outside event where you can ride on large machines for pleasure and play games to win prizes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large show at which people who work in a particular industry meet, and sell and advertise their products:",
        "examples": [
          "a book/antiques/toy fair",
          "a trade fair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public event in the countryside where farm animals and farm products are sold:",
        "examples": [
          "US a county/state fair",
          "UK a cattle/agricultural fair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public event, often held outside, where you can take part in competitions and buy small things and food, often organized to collect money for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the school fair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "treating someone in a way that is right or reasonable, or treating people equally and not allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "All he asks is a fair chance to prove his innocence.",
          "I’m willing to do my fair share of the work (= equal part)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a game or competition is fair, it is done according to the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a fair fight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In some sports, esp. baseball, fair means within the playing field:",
        "examples": [
          "The umpire ruled it a fair ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "neither very good nor very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s good in physics but only fair in math."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large or great in comparison:",
        "examples": [
          "We still had a fair amount of foreign money when we returned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to be correct; accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "The architect’s drawing will give you a pretty fair idea of what the completed house will look like."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of weather) pleasant and dry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of skin) pale, or (of hair) light in color:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have fair skin, you’ll get a sunburn easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public event, usually held outside, where goods and sometimes farm animals are shown and sold and where there is often food and entertainment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A county/state fair is one where farm animals and products from that region are shown to compete for prizes and there is food and entertainment.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A street fair is one where a city street is closed to cars so that goods and food can be sold to people walking through it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fair is also a show at which people who work in a particular industry meet to sell and advertise their products:",
        "examples": [
          "a book/antiques/toy fair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "treating people equally and in a way that is right and reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "It's the government's job to make sure that the tax system is fair and equitable.",
          "be fair on sb The new regulations are not fair on working parents.",
          "Everyone has the right to a fair trial.",
          "Corporations must pay their fair share of the cost of the construction work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fair price, wage, rent, etc. is not too high or too low:",
        "examples": [
          "All we're asking for is a fair wage.",
          "Local growers must be given a fair price for their produce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large event at which manufacturers, business people, and individuals advertise and sometimes sell their products and services:",
        "examples": [
          "The Battersea Contemporary Art Fair is one of the largest in the UK."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fairies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary creature with magic powers, usually represented as a very small person with wings:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you believe in fairies?",
          "She used to think there were fairies at the bottom of her garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a way that is slightly strange:",
        "examples": [
          "It's no good asking her to take care of the children - she's away with the fairies most of the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a gay man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary creature with magical powers who looks like a small person with wings",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fairly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "more than average, but less than very:",
        "examples": [
          "She's fairly tall.",
          "I'm fairly sure that this is the right address.",
          "We get on fairly well.",
          "I saw her fairly recently.",
          "fairly simple The way the plan works is fairly simple.",
          "fairly easy There is a fairly easy way to answer the question.",
          "fairly common My doctor told me that it is a fairly common surgical procedure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize figurative expressions that describe what people or objects are doing:",
        "examples": [
          "The answer fairly jumps off the page at you!",
          "The dog fairly flew out of the door to greet him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something fairly, you do it in a way that is right and reasonable and treats people equally:",
        "examples": [
          "treat someone fairly He claimed that he hadn't been treated fairly by his employers.",
          "Officials will ensure that the election is carried out fairly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "She lays the blame for the recession fairly and squarely on the government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is right or reasonable and treats people equally :",
        "examples": [
          "It’s the responsibility of a judge to treat both sides fairly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more than a little; to some degree:",
        "examples": [
          "I know him fairly well.",
          "I saw her fairly recently (= not very long ago)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fairness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a real sense of fairness and hated injustice.",
          "The ban on media reporting has made some people question the fairness of the election (= ask whether it was fair)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considering everything that has an effect on a situation, so that a fair judgment can be made:",
        "examples": [
          "In all fairness, he has been a hard worker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "beauty",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "In all fairness, she deserves the award."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fairway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in golf, the area of short grass between the tee (= place where you first hit the ball) and the green (= place where the ball should enter a hole):",
        "examples": [
          "He completely missed the fairway from his tee shot, and his ball ended up in the bushes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fairy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary creature with magic powers, usually represented as a very small person with wings:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you believe in fairies?",
          "She used to think there were fairies at the bottom of her garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a way that is slightly strange:",
        "examples": [
          "It's no good asking her to take care of the children - she's away with the fairies most of the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a gay man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary creature with magical powers who looks like a small person with wings",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fairytale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a traditional story written for children that usually involves imaginary creatures and magic",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a special and attractive or beautiful quality, like something in a fairy tale:",
        "examples": [
          "fairy-tale wedding They had a fairy-tale wedding.",
          "fairy-tale ending Sadly, there was no fairy-tale happy ending to the story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a traditional story, usually written for children, which often involves imaginary creatures and magic",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "faith": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great trust or confidence in something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "have faith in She has no faith in modern medicine.",
          "great faith in You'll cope - I have great faith in you.",
          "lose faith in After the trial, his family said they had lost all faith in the judicial system.",
          "restore someone's faith in Politicians must start keeping their promises if they want to restore the people's faith in government.",
          "Things will change, I just have to have faith."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular religion:",
        "examples": [
          "the Muslim/Christian/Jewish/Buddhist faith",
          "They were persecuted for their faith.",
          "practise your faith He was forced to practise his faith in secret.",
          "multi-faith society The government must recognize that we now live in a multi-faith society.",
          "the true faith They were brought up in the true faith (= the religion which the speaker believes is the only true one)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong belief in God or a particular religion:",
        "examples": [
          "lose your faith Even in the bad times she never lost her faith.",
          "faith in someone/something Her faith in God was shattered when her baby died.",
          "It's my faith that keeps me going."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a high degree of trust or confidence in something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] I have faith that she will do the right thing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular religion, or belief in God:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the Christian/Jewish/Muslim faith",
          "[ C ] We welcome people of all faiths.",
          "[ U ] Put your faith in God."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of trust that something will be successful, that people will do what they promise to do, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "have faith in sb/sth Board members insisted they had absolute faith in the current management team.",
          "put your faith in sb/sth You can't ask customers to put their faith in a product that hasn't been properly tested.",
          "lose faith in sb/sth Stock holders seem to have lost faith in the banking sector."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faithfully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a loyal way or a way that can be trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "He served the family faithfully for 40 years.",
          "promise faithfully She promised faithfully (= made a firm promise) that she would never leave him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the end of a formal letter beginning with \"Dear Sir\" or \"Dear Madam\":",
        "examples": [
          "I look forward to a reply at your earliest convenience. Yours faithfully, Thomas Jackson"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is true or accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "I always follow the instructions on medicine bottles faithfully (= exactly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "carefully; exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "I always faithfully follow the instructions of my doctor when taking medicine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the end of a formal or business letter when the letter is to someone you do not know the name of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "faithfulness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being faithful to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "faithfulness in The priest stressed the importance of faithfulness in marriage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faithless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not loyal and not able to be trusted",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not faithful sexually to your marriage partner or usual sexual partner:",
        "examples": [
          "a faithless husband"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with no religious faith",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "faiths": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great trust or confidence in something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "have faith in She has no faith in modern medicine.",
          "great faith in You'll cope - I have great faith in you.",
          "lose faith in After the trial, his family said they had lost all faith in the judicial system.",
          "restore someone's faith in Politicians must start keeping their promises if they want to restore the people's faith in government.",
          "Things will change, I just have to have faith."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular religion:",
        "examples": [
          "the Muslim/Christian/Jewish/Buddhist faith",
          "They were persecuted for their faith.",
          "practise your faith He was forced to practise his faith in secret.",
          "multi-faith society The government must recognize that we now live in a multi-faith society.",
          "the true faith They were brought up in the true faith (= the religion which the speaker believes is the only true one)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong belief in God or a particular religion:",
        "examples": [
          "lose your faith Even in the bad times she never lost her faith.",
          "faith in someone/something Her faith in God was shattered when her baby died.",
          "It's my faith that keeps me going."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a high degree of trust or confidence in something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] I have faith that she will do the right thing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular religion, or belief in God:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the Christian/Jewish/Muslim faith",
          "[ C ] We welcome people of all faiths.",
          "[ U ] Put your faith in God."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of trust that something will be successful, that people will do what they promise to do, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "have faith in sb/sth Board members insisted they had absolute faith in the current management team.",
          "put your faith in sb/sth You can't ask customers to put their faith in a product that hasn't been properly tested.",
          "lose faith in sb/sth Stock holders seem to have lost faith in the banking sector."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object that is made to look real or valuable in order to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "Experts revealed that the painting was a fake.",
          "The gun in his hand was a fake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is not what or who they claim to be:",
        "examples": [
          "After working for ten years as a doctor, he was exposed as a fake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement that is made in order to deceive an opponent :",
        "examples": [
          "He picked up some new moves, such as jukes and fakes, by watching film while injured.",
          "His lightning-fast fakes and pinpoint shots leave bewildered goalies sprawled on the ice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not real, but made to look or seem real:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with possessing a fake passport.",
          "fake fur/blood"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing or pretending to feel emotions that are not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "fake smile/laugh She gave a small fake smile/laugh, and walked out of the room.",
          "She's so fake, pretending to be everybody's friend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend that you have a feeling or illness:",
        "examples": [
          "to fake surprise",
          "She didn't want to go out, so she faked a headache.",
          "He faked a heart attack and persuaded prison staff to take him to hospital.",
          "He isn't really crying; he's just faking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an object look real or valuable in order to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "to fake a document/signature"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a movement whose purpose is to deceive an opponent :",
        "examples": [
          "He faked a handoff, then jumped up and lofted the ball toward his teammate.",
          "He faked an inbound pass while his brother sneaked between two opposing players toward the basket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is intended to look like and be mistaken for something else, esp. a copy made in order to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "She discovered that the documents were fakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He isn’t really crying, he’s just faking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something look like something else, esp. in order to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "She faked her mother’s signature on the permission form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to look like something else, esp. in order to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "He was caught with a fake passport.",
          "“Is that a real fur coat?” “No, it’s fake.”"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend that you have a feeling or illness:",
        "examples": [
          "to fake surprise",
          "She didn't want to go out, so she faked a headache.",
          "He faked a heart attack and persuaded prison staff to take him to hospital.",
          "He isn't really crying; he's just faking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an object look real or valuable in order to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "to fake a document/signature"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a movement whose purpose is to deceive an opponent :",
        "examples": [
          "He faked a handoff, then jumped up and lofted the ball toward his teammate.",
          "He faked an inbound pass while his brother sneaked between two opposing players toward the basket."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fakes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object that is made to look real or valuable in order to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "Experts revealed that the painting was a fake.",
          "The gun in his hand was a fake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is not what or who they claim to be:",
        "examples": [
          "After working for ten years as a doctor, he was exposed as a fake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement that is made in order to deceive an opponent :",
        "examples": [
          "He picked up some new moves, such as jukes and fakes, by watching film while injured.",
          "His lightning-fast fakes and pinpoint shots leave bewildered goalies sprawled on the ice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not real, but made to look or seem real:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with possessing a fake passport.",
          "fake fur/blood"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing or pretending to feel emotions that are not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "fake smile/laugh She gave a small fake smile/laugh, and walked out of the room.",
          "She's so fake, pretending to be everybody's friend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend that you have a feeling or illness:",
        "examples": [
          "to fake surprise",
          "She didn't want to go out, so she faked a headache.",
          "He faked a heart attack and persuaded prison staff to take him to hospital.",
          "He isn't really crying; he's just faking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an object look real or valuable in order to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "to fake a document/signature"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a movement whose purpose is to deceive an opponent :",
        "examples": [
          "He faked a handoff, then jumped up and lofted the ball toward his teammate.",
          "He faked an inbound pass while his brother sneaked between two opposing players toward the basket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is intended to look like and be mistaken for something else, esp. a copy made in order to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "She discovered that the documents were fakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He isn’t really crying, he’s just faking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something look like something else, esp. in order to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "She faked her mother’s signature on the permission form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to look like something else, esp. in order to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "He was caught with a fake passport.",
          "“Is that a real fur coat?” “No, it’s fake.”"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend that you have a feeling or illness:",
        "examples": [
          "to fake surprise",
          "She didn't want to go out, so she faked a headache.",
          "He faked a heart attack and persuaded prison staff to take him to hospital.",
          "He isn't really crying; he's just faking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an object look real or valuable in order to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "to fake a document/signature"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a movement whose purpose is to deceive an opponent :",
        "examples": [
          "He faked a handoff, then jumped up and lofted the ball toward his teammate.",
          "He faked an inbound pass while his brother sneaked between two opposing players toward the basket."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "falafel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "fried balls of spicy food made from chickpeas (= pale brown round beans)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "falcon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bird with pointed wings and a long tail, that can be trained to hunt other birds and small animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bird with pointed wings and a long tail that hunts and kills other birds and small animals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "falcons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bird with pointed wings and a long tail, that can be trained to hunt other birds and small animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bird with pointed wings and a long tail that hunts and kills other birds and small animals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fall": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly go down onto the ground or towards the ground without intending to or by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "The path's very steep, so be careful you don't fall.",
          "He fell badly and broke his leg.",
          "Athletes have to learn how to fall without hurting themselves.",
          "The horse fell at the first fence.",
          "fall down I fell down the stairs and injured my back.",
          "fall from The object appeared to have fallen from a great height.",
          "fall in The water's deep here, so don't fall in!",
          "fall on She slipped and fell on the ice.",
          "fall into He fell into the river and had to be rescued.",
          "fall off I fell off my bike and scraped my knee.",
          "fall out He was leaning out of the window and almost fell out.",
          "fall under UK She fell under a bus and was killed instantly.",
          "fall to She fell five metres to the bottom of the ravine.",
          "fall to your death He fell to his death climbing the Matterhorn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall and land with your face down:",
        "examples": [
          "Poor Kathy fell flat on her face in the mud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become lower in size, amount, or strength:",
        "examples": [
          "Demand for new cars has fallen due to the recession.",
          "The standard of his work has fallen during the year.",
          "Salaries in the public sector are expected to fall by 15 percent this year.",
          "fall below The temperature could fall below zero overnight.",
          "fall by Average temperatures fell by ten degrees.",
          "fall to The pound has fallen to its lowest-ever level against the dollar.",
          "fall to a whisper When the teacher walked in, the children's voices fell to a whisper (= they became very quiet).",
          "fall sharply Share prices fell sharply this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come down onto the ground or from a high position to a lower position:",
        "examples": [
          "The snow had been falling steadily all day.",
          "It was October and the leaves had started to fall.",
          "fall into She fell into bed, completely exhausted.",
          "fall on A bomb fell on the church and destroyed it.",
          "fall to A huge meteor fell to Earth in the middle of the desert.",
          "He begged for mercy as the blows fell on him (= as he was being hit)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go down on your knees to show respect or gratitude:",
        "examples": [
          "The people all fell to their knees and began to pray."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When the curtain falls in the theatre, it comes down because the play or performance has ended:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience was still laughing as the curtain fell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to belong to a particular group, subject, or area:",
        "examples": [
          "fall into The material falls into three categories.",
          "fall outside Matters of discipline fall outside my area of responsibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change to a particular condition from a different one:",
        "examples": [
          "fall asleep He always falls asleep after drinking red wine.",
          "fall ill She suddenly fell ill.",
          "fall sick So many children fell sick that the school had to be closed for a week.",
          "fall open The book fell open (= opened by chance) at a picture of Venice.",
          "fall silent She fell silent for a moment and I saw she was watching someone outside.",
          "fall due Your rent falls due (= must be paid) on the first of the month.",
          "silence falls Silence fell on the group of men (= they became silent) as they received the news.",
          "fall under She fell under the influence of (= began to be influenced by) an older student."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be beaten or defeated:",
        "examples": [
          "fall from power The president fell from power during the military coup.",
          "UK The government finally fell after losing the support of the centre parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a place falls in a war or an election, an enemy army or a different political party gets control of it:",
        "examples": [
          "fall to Rome fell to the Vandals in AD 455.",
          "UK The constituency fell to Labour at the last election, after ten years of Conservative rule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If soldiers fall while fighting, they are killed:",
        "examples": [
          "Many brave men fell in the fight to save the city.",
          "fall in battle During the war, he saw many of his comrades fall in battle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In cricket, when a wicket falls, the turn of the player who is hitting the ball ends:",
        "examples": [
          "Ten wickets fell in 22 overs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come at a particular time or happen in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Easter falls late this year.",
          "fall on My birthday will fall on a Friday this year.",
          "night falls Night had fallen by the time we got back to the camp.",
          "darkness falls The soldiers marched for several hours and then rested in a wooded area until darkness fell.",
          "In the word \"table\", the accent falls on the first syllable.",
          "The Treasury has still not decided where the cuts will fall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hang down loosely:",
        "examples": [
          "fall around The boy's hair fell around his shoulders in golden curls.",
          "fall to The veil fell almost to her waist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your face falls, you suddenly look unhappy or disappointed:",
        "examples": [
          "His face fell when he saw the distance he still had to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of the size, amount, or strength of something getting lower:",
        "examples": [
          "fall in a fall in the price of petrol/the unemployment rate",
          "rise and fall We could hear the rise and fall of voices in the other room.",
          "There was a fall in support for the party at the last election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the season after summer and before winter, when fruits and crops become ready to eat and the leaves fall off the trees:",
        "examples": [
          "in the fall I'm starting college in the fall.",
          "next fall Next fall we'll be back in New York.",
          "a fall day/morning",
          "fall colours/foliage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of falling down to the ground, usually without intending to or by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "have a fall mainly UK He had a nasty fall and hurt his back.",
          "take a fall A few years ago, she took a fall, and her doctor prescribed strong painkillers.",
          "the fall of the Berlin Wall (= when the Berlin Wall was destroyed)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that moves down onto the ground or from a higher position to a lower position:",
        "examples": [
          "a heavy fall of snow"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "often used in place names to mean a very wide waterfall, often made of many separate waterfalls:",
        "examples": [
          "Niagara Falls"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being defeated or losing your power:",
        "examples": [
          "the fall of Rome",
          "fall from The army took control of the city after the president's fall from power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people and animals) to move unintentionally or unexpectedly onto or toward the ground from a higher place:",
        "examples": [
          "He fell and hurt his arm.",
          "Don’t fall over, honey!",
          "I fell down the stairs.",
          "She fell off the top of the ladder.",
          "Kathy tripped and fell (flat) on her face (= fell facing the ground)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move down toward or drop to a lower position:",
        "examples": [
          "They expect three inches of snow to fall tonight.",
          "Tears rolled down her cheeks and fell into her lap.",
          "Plaster was falling off the walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become less or lower in size, amount, or strength:",
        "examples": [
          "Stock prices fell sharply in late March and early April.",
          "Her blood sugar levels fell below normal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show a change from one state to another:",
        "examples": [
          "He fell asleep reading the newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be defeated or fail:",
        "examples": [
          "The city fell to the enemy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If soldiers fall, they die:",
        "examples": [
          "The statue honors soldiers who fell in battle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "My birthday falls on a Friday this year.",
          "By the time we got home, night had fallen (= begun)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to belong to a particular group, or to be part of a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Archaeology falls under the general subject of natural history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of hair or cloth) to hang down loosely:",
        "examples": [
          "Her long, dark hair fell to her waist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the season of the year between summer and winter, lasting from September to December north of the equator and from March to June south of the equator, when fruits and crops finish growing and the leaves fall off the trees:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Fall is my favorite time of year.",
          "[ U ] She wants to take a vacation before fall classes start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of moving onto or toward the ground or to a lower position, often unintentionally or accidentally:",
        "examples": [
          "She injured herself in a fall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a defeat or loss of power:",
        "examples": [
          "the fall of the Roman Empire"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become lower in size, amount, or strength:",
        "examples": [
          "a fall in temperature"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become lower in value, amount, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "House prices began to fall rapidly.",
          "Demand for new cars has fallen by over 40%.",
          "Stock prices fell sharply yesterday.",
          "Public sector salaries are expected to fall even further as the recession continues to bite.",
          "Inflation has fallen to its lowest level in 30 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually get to be in a worse condition or state:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory had fallen into disuse in recent years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a payment falls due at a particular time, it must be paid at that time:",
        "examples": [
          "The rent falls due on the first day of the month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the amount or level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a fall in sth There are serious concerns about the fall in the value of the dollar.",
          "The FTSE 100 slumped 116 points on the back of a 160-point fall overnight on the Dow Jones.",
          "A further fall of 2% in property prices could seriously hamper economic recovery.",
          "The corporation reported a sharp fall in quarterly profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone or something that has been successful fails:",
        "examples": [
          "The documentary charts the rise and fall of America's third largest car company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone who was popular, successful, etc. suddenly becomes unsuccessful, unpopular, etc.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fallacy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an idea that a lot of people think is true but is in fact false:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] It is a common fallacy that women are worse drivers than men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a false belief:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] It is a common fallacy that only men are good at math."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fallback": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A fallback plan or position can be used if other plans do not succeed or other things are not available:",
        "examples": [
          "fallback position Do we have a fallback position for these negotiations?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fall in the price, amount, rate, etc. of something, especially after having been high",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan that you can use if your first plan fails",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fallen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lying on the ground, after falling down:",
        "examples": [
          "A fallen tree was blocking the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having dropped down:",
        "examples": [
          "fallen leaves"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to someone who has been defeated or has lost a position of power:",
        "examples": [
          "The Education Minister will now join the ranks of other fallen politicians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soldiers who have died in a war:",
        "examples": [
          "a statue in memory of the fallen"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "falling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is falling, it is becoming lower in size, amount, or strength:",
        "examples": [
          "falling birth/interest rates",
          "falling standards"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fallout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the radioactive dust in the air after a nuclear explosion:",
        "examples": [
          "fallout from cancer deaths caused by fallout from weapons testing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the unpleasant results or effects of an action or event:",
        "examples": [
          "political fallout The political fallout of the revelations has been immense.",
          "fallout from The fallout from the financial crisis is spreading to the consumer technology sector."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the unpleasant results or effects of an action or event:",
        "examples": [
          "He blamed the political fallout from the scandal on the Republicans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the radioactive dust in the air after a nuclear device explodes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bad things that happen after a particular event:",
        "examples": [
          "The fallout from the banking crisis has been global."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "falls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "often used in place names to mean a very wide waterfall, often made of many separate waterfalls:",
        "examples": [
          "Niagara Falls",
          "Visitors had been coming to the falls for decades before Kaieteur was named a national park.",
          "The falls are named after a war chief.",
          "There is an overland route to the falls which involves a two-day drive.",
          "We did a five-hour hike to the base of the falls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a waterfall",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "false": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not real, but made to look or seem real:",
        "examples": [
          "false eyelashes She was wearing false eyelashes for the photo shoot.",
          "false teeth A pair of false teeth were soaking in a glass.",
          "false floor mainly UK Modern office buildings have false floors, under which computer and phone wires can be laid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not true, but made to seem true in order to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "false evidence She was charged with giving false evidence in court.",
          "false name When she was stopped by the police for speeding, she gave them a false name and address.",
          "false identity He assumed a false identity (= pretended he was someone else) in order to escape from the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something under false pretences, you lie about who you are, what you are doing, or what you intend to do, in order to get something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was deported for entering the country under false pretences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not correct:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Three plus three is seven. True or false?\" \"False.\"",
          "The news report about the explosion turned out to be false.",
          "false impression/idea You'll get a false impression/idea of the town if you only visit the university."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not sincere or expressing real emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "a false smile/laugh",
          "I didn't like her - she seemed false."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A false friend is not loyal or cannot be trusted.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of things) not real, but made to look real, or (of information) not true but made to seem true in order to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "Haban used false identification to enter France.",
          "The company presented clients with documents containing false information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not correct or true:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Three plus three is seven. True or false?\" \"False.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people or their manner) dishonest or not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "“I think of myself as great,” said Tyler, abandoning false modesty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not true or correct:",
        "examples": [
          "It is an offense to give false information on your application form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made to look real, especially in order to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "The wanted man is known to be travelling under an assumed name and with a false passport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on wrong information or a wrong idea about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Many immigrant workers arrive with a false impression of western countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you do or get something by or under false pretences, you do or get it dishonestly by telling lies:",
        "examples": [
          "The official was convicted of obtaining property by false pretences.",
          "Two executives had gained access to their rival's business plan under false pretences."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "falsehood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lying:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn't seem to understand the difference between truth and falsehood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lie or a statement that is not correct",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not true; a lie",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "falsely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "He claimed, falsely, that he was married."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wrongly:",
        "examples": [
          "She was falsely accused of shoplifting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "She tends to adopt a falsely cheerful tone when she's upset about something."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "falsetto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a form of singing or speaking by men using an extremely high voice:",
        "examples": [
          "For his role as a young boy, he had to speak in a high falsetto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A falsetto voice is extremely high:",
        "examples": [
          "The lead singer has a falsetto voice.",
          "to sing falsetto"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a man) a method of singing in a voice much higher than usual",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "falsified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something, such as a document, in order to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "The certificate had clearly been falsified."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faltered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose strength or purpose and stop, or almost stop:",
        "examples": [
          "The dinner party conversation faltered for a moment.",
          "Her friends never faltered in their belief in her.",
          "Nickie's voice faltered and he stopped speaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move awkwardly as if you might fall:",
        "examples": [
          "The nurse saw him falter and made him lean on her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fame": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being known or recognized by many people because of your achievements, skills, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "rise to fame She first rose to fame as a singer at the age of 16.",
          "fame and fortune She moved to London in search of fame and fortune.",
          "The town's fame rests on its beautiful cathedral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being known for having or doing something important:",
        "examples": [
          "She came to the city seeking fortune and fame."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "famed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "famous or known to many people:",
        "examples": [
          "famed for It's a city famed for its ski slopes and casinos.",
          "the famed Chinese strategist Sun Tzu"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "known about by many people; famous:",
        "examples": [
          "The famed transatlantic liner Queen Mary is moored here as a tourist attraction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "familial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "similar to that in a family:",
        "examples": [
          "a familial relationship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "affecting several members of the same family:",
        "examples": [
          "a familial disease"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "familiar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easy to recognize because of being seen, met, heard, etc. before:",
        "examples": [
          "familiar face There were one or two familiar faces (= people I knew).",
          "strangely familiar The house looked strangely familiar, though she knew she'd never been there before.",
          "familiar to The street was familiar to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know something or someone well:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with your poetry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal and friendly, sometimes in a way that does not show respect to someone who is not a family member or close friend:",
        "examples": [
          "He patted her back in an overly familiar way.",
          "familiar with He doesn't like to be too familiar with his staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a close friend, or a spirit in the shape of a cat, bird, or other animal that is the close companion of a witch",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy to recognize because previously experienced:",
        "examples": [
          "familiar sights",
          "a familiar face",
          "I’m not familiar with current research in the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal or friendly, esp. more than is expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Her familiar tone makes her writing more effective."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "familiarity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a good knowledge of something, or the fact that you know it so well:",
        "examples": [
          "familiarity with Ellen's familiarity with pop music is astonishing.",
          "I love the familiarity of my old chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "friendly and informal behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "His excessive familiarity offended her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good knowledge of something, or the fact that you know it so well:",
        "examples": [
          "Harry’s familiarity with the city makes him a good tour guide."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "familiarize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to learn about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Teachers needed to familiarize themselves with the new software."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "familiars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easy to recognize because of being seen, met, heard, etc. before:",
        "examples": [
          "familiar face There were one or two familiar faces (= people I knew).",
          "strangely familiar The house looked strangely familiar, though she knew she'd never been there before.",
          "familiar to The street was familiar to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know something or someone well:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with your poetry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal and friendly, sometimes in a way that does not show respect to someone who is not a family member or close friend:",
        "examples": [
          "He patted her back in an overly familiar way.",
          "familiar with He doesn't like to be too familiar with his staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a close friend, or a spirit in the shape of a cat, bird, or other animal that is the close companion of a witch",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy to recognize because previously experienced:",
        "examples": [
          "familiar sights",
          "a familiar face",
          "I’m not familiar with current research in the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal or friendly, esp. more than is expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Her familiar tone makes her writing more effective."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "families": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are related to each other, such as a mother, a father, and their children:",
        "examples": [
          "A new family has/have moved in next door.",
          "I come from a large family - I have three brothers and two sisters.",
          "He doesn't have any family.",
          "He's American but his family (= relatives in the past) come/comes from Ireland.",
          "This movie is good family entertainment (= something that can be enjoyed by parents and children together).",
          "family life How do you like family life (= being married, having children, etc.)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the children of a family:",
        "examples": [
          "Women shouldn't have to choose between career and family (= having children).",
          "start a family Paul and Ana are hoping to start a family (= have children) soon.",
          "raise a family My dad died when we were small so my mum raised the family on her own."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who care about each other because they have a close relationship or shared interests:",
        "examples": [
          "Since our time at school we have come to regard each other as family.",
          "His new employers welcomed him into their corporate family.",
          "We must work together to combat the issues affecting our African family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pair of adult animals and their babies:",
        "examples": [
          "family of We've got a family of squirrels living in our garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of related types of animal or plant:",
        "examples": [
          "The lion is a member of the cat family.",
          "Plant crops from the same family close together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of things that are related or have similar qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "family of Phthalates are a family of chemicals used in making plastics.",
          "same family Cucumbers and marrows belong to the same family.",
          "product family The business plan is grouped by product family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social group of parents, children, and sometimes grandparents, uncles, aunts, and others who are related:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Her family moved here when she was eleven.",
          "[ U ] Many people cope with the demands of both career and family.",
          "[ C ] She wants to get married and have a family (= have children)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of related types of animals or plants:",
        "examples": [
          "The lion is a member of the cat family."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "famine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which there is not enough food for a great number of people, causing illness and death, or a particular period when this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "widespread famine Another crop failure could result in widespread famine.",
          "die of famine There were reports of refugees dying of famine.",
          "Thousands of people emigrated during the Irish potato famine of 1845–46."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extreme lack of food in a region, causing suffering and death:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Widespread famine was reported in the region."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "famished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely hungry:",
        "examples": [
          "Have some dinner with us - you must be famished!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very hungry:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m famished! When do we eat?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "famous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "known and recognized by many people:",
        "examples": [
          "a famous actress/building",
          "famous for Marie Curie is famous for her contribution to science.",
          "a city famous for its nightlife"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "known by very many or most people:",
        "examples": [
          "a famous actor/singer",
          "Marie Curie is famous for discovering radium."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "famously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is famous or well known:",
        "examples": [
          "He has designed dresses for many celebrities, most famously Elizabeth Taylor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely well:",
        "examples": [
          "get along famously We got along famously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very well:",
        "examples": [
          "Maria and her roommate get along famously."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who admires and supports a person, sport, sports team, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "More than 15,000 Liverpool fans attended Saturday's game.",
          "fan of He's a great fan of country music.",
          "I'm pleased to meet you - I'm a big fan of your work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electric device with blades that turn quickly, used to move the air around:",
        "examples": [
          "There was no air conditioning, just a ceiling fan turning slowly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object made of folded paper or other material that you wave with your hand in order to move the air around :",
        "examples": [
          "Fans are still used by many Spanish women during their hot summer as a means of keeping cool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wave a fan, or something that acts as a fan, in front of your face:",
        "examples": [
          "fan yourself with something It was so hot in the car that I tried to fan myself with the road map.",
          "fan someone/yourself with something She perched on a tall stool, fanning herself with a magazine.",
          "She sat down and began fanning her face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to blow air at a fire to make it burn more strongly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage bad emotions or behaviour to get worse:",
        "examples": [
          "to fan the violence/hatred",
          "fan a fear The newspapers deliberately fanned the public's fears of losing their jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread or open something out so it is in the shape of an open fan (= an object made of folded paper that you wave in front of your face to cool yourself down):",
        "examples": [
          "Male turkeys fan their tails to attract females.",
          "In this trick, the magician fans out a deck of cards and asks you to pick a card."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if a pitcher (= the person who throws the ball to the batter) fans a batter, they cause them to strike out (= to lose their turn because they have failed three times to hit the ball successfully):",
        "examples": [
          "He has fanned six of the last seven hitters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device to provide a flow of air, either an object that you wave in front of you or a device with blades that are turned by a motor:",
        "examples": [
          "a window fan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very much interested in and spends a lot of time watching or reading about esp. an entertainer or sports team:",
        "examples": [
          "a baseball fan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wave a fan, or something that acts as a fan, in front of your face:",
        "examples": [
          "It was very hot in the car, so I fanned myself with the road map."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fanatic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is extremely interested in something, to a degree that some people find unreasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "a fitness/film fanatic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has very extreme beliefs that may lead them to behave in unreasonable or violent ways:",
        "examples": [
          "religious fanatics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose strong admiration for something is extreme and unreasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "a fitness/exercise fanatic"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fanatical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely interested in something, to a degree that some people find unreasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "His dedication to fitness was almost fanatical.",
          "fanatical about Gary's fanatical about football."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "holding extreme beliefs that may lead to unreasonable or violent behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "a fanatical group that has threatened to assassinate doctors"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fanatics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is extremely interested in something, to a degree that some people find unreasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "a fitness/film fanatic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has very extreme beliefs that may lead them to behave in unreasonable or violent ways:",
        "examples": [
          "religious fanatics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose strong admiration for something is extreme and unreasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "a fitness/exercise fanatic"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fancied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "expected or thought likely to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "She is the most fancied candidate for the next election."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fancier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has an interest in and breeds a particular animal or plant:",
        "examples": [
          "a pigeon fancier"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fancies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to want to have or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you fancy a drink this evening?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I didn't fancy swimming in that water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be sexually attracted to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He could tell she fancied him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think you are very attractive or important:",
        "examples": [
          "That Dave really fancies himself, doesn't he?",
          "You could tell by the way they strutted around how much they fancied themselves.",
          "Look at this photo from our teens. We really fancied ourselves, didn't we?",
          "At that time, he was dating a girl who really fancied herself.",
          "Chrissie's husband really fancies himself, doesn't he?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine or think that something is so:",
        "examples": [
          "He fancies himself as a bit of a singer.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Who do you fancy to win the Cup this year?",
          "[ + (that) ] literary I fancied (that) I saw something moving in the corner.",
          "old-fashioned This isn't the first time this has happened, I fancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "Fancy seeing you here!",
          "\"They have eight children.\" \"Fancy that (= how surprising)!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "decorative or complicated:",
        "examples": [
          "I wanted a simple black dress, nothing fancy.",
          "The decorations were a little too fancy for my tastes.",
          "fancy cakes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "We stayed in a fancy hotel near the Champs-Élysées.",
          "a fancy restaurant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you like very much for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "But for me, parachuting was no passing fancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start liking something or someone very much:",
        "examples": [
          "Laura's taken a fancy to Japanese food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something takes/tickles your fancy, you like it and want to have or do it:",
        "examples": [
          "I looked in a lot of clothes shops but nothing really tickled my fancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the imagination",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "decorative or complicated, or (of restaurants, stores, or hotels) expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "I wanted a simple black dress, nothing fancy.",
          "a fancy hotel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you like very much:",
        "examples": [
          "What's your fancy?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine or think that something is so:",
        "examples": [
          "When she was young she fancied herself a rebel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like or wish for:",
        "examples": [
          "There are two things he fancies – fast cars and thunderous music."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fanciful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not likely to succeed or happen in the real world:",
        "examples": [
          "He has some fanciful notion about converting one room of his apartment into a gallery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not realistic:",
        "examples": [
          "fanciful ideas/notions"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fancy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to want to have or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you fancy a drink this evening?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I didn't fancy swimming in that water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be sexually attracted to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He could tell she fancied him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think you are very attractive or important:",
        "examples": [
          "That Dave really fancies himself, doesn't he?",
          "You could tell by the way they strutted around how much they fancied themselves.",
          "Look at this photo from our teens. We really fancied ourselves, didn't we?",
          "At that time, he was dating a girl who really fancied herself.",
          "Chrissie's husband really fancies himself, doesn't he?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine or think that something is so:",
        "examples": [
          "He fancies himself as a bit of a singer.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Who do you fancy to win the Cup this year?",
          "[ + (that) ] literary I fancied (that) I saw something moving in the corner.",
          "old-fashioned This isn't the first time this has happened, I fancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "Fancy seeing you here!",
          "\"They have eight children.\" \"Fancy that (= how surprising)!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "decorative or complicated:",
        "examples": [
          "I wanted a simple black dress, nothing fancy.",
          "The decorations were a little too fancy for my tastes.",
          "fancy cakes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "We stayed in a fancy hotel near the Champs-Élysées.",
          "a fancy restaurant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you like very much for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "But for me, parachuting was no passing fancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start liking something or someone very much:",
        "examples": [
          "Laura's taken a fancy to Japanese food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something takes/tickles your fancy, you like it and want to have or do it:",
        "examples": [
          "I looked in a lot of clothes shops but nothing really tickled my fancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the imagination",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "decorative or complicated, or (of restaurants, stores, or hotels) expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "I wanted a simple black dress, nothing fancy.",
          "a fancy hotel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you like very much:",
        "examples": [
          "What's your fancy?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine or think that something is so:",
        "examples": [
          "When she was young she fancied herself a rebel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like or wish for:",
        "examples": [
          "There are two things he fancies – fast cars and thunderous music."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fanfare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a loud, short piece of music played on brass instruments, often to announce something important",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "great attention to and interest in something:",
        "examples": [
          "much fanfare The new laws were passed after much fanfare.",
          "little fanfare Riordan and his staff receive little fanfare for their work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showy activity meant to draw attention to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Earth Day was observed without a great deal of fanfare this week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fang": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, sharp tooth:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog growled and bared its fangs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, sharp tooth that animals such as snakes and dogs have",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fangs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, sharp tooth:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog growled and bared its fangs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, sharp tooth that animals such as snakes and dogs have",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fanning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fanny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman's sexual organs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's bottom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s buttocks",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who admires and supports a person, sport, sports team, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "More than 15,000 Liverpool fans attended Saturday's game.",
          "fan of He's a great fan of country music.",
          "I'm pleased to meet you - I'm a big fan of your work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electric device with blades that turn quickly, used to move the air around:",
        "examples": [
          "There was no air conditioning, just a ceiling fan turning slowly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object made of folded paper or other material that you wave with your hand in order to move the air around :",
        "examples": [
          "Fans are still used by many Spanish women during their hot summer as a means of keeping cool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wave a fan, or something that acts as a fan, in front of your face:",
        "examples": [
          "fan yourself with something It was so hot in the car that I tried to fan myself with the road map.",
          "fan someone/yourself with something She perched on a tall stool, fanning herself with a magazine.",
          "She sat down and began fanning her face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to blow air at a fire to make it burn more strongly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage bad emotions or behaviour to get worse:",
        "examples": [
          "to fan the violence/hatred",
          "fan a fear The newspapers deliberately fanned the public's fears of losing their jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread or open something out so it is in the shape of an open fan (= an object made of folded paper that you wave in front of your face to cool yourself down):",
        "examples": [
          "Male turkeys fan their tails to attract females.",
          "In this trick, the magician fans out a deck of cards and asks you to pick a card."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if a pitcher (= the person who throws the ball to the batter) fans a batter, they cause them to strike out (= to lose their turn because they have failed three times to hit the ball successfully):",
        "examples": [
          "He has fanned six of the last seven hitters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device to provide a flow of air, either an object that you wave in front of you or a device with blades that are turned by a motor:",
        "examples": [
          "a window fan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very much interested in and spends a lot of time watching or reading about esp. an entertainer or sports team:",
        "examples": [
          "a baseball fan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wave a fan, or something that acts as a fan, in front of your face:",
        "examples": [
          "It was very hot in the car, so I fanned myself with the road map."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fantasia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music with no fixed form, or one consisting of tunes that many people know or recognize",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fantasies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant situation that you enjoy thinking about but is unlikely to happen, or the activity of imagining things like this:",
        "examples": [
          "Steve's favourite fantasy was to own a big house and a flashy car.",
          "sexual fantasies",
          "fantasy world She retreated into a fantasy world, where she could be anything she wanted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of story or literature that is set in an imaginary world, often involving traditional myths and magical creatures and sometimes ideas or events from the real world, especially from the medieval period of history:",
        "examples": [
          "His preferred reading was horror stories and fantasy.",
          "\"Northern Lights\" is the first book in Philip Pullman's \"His Dark Materials\" fantasy trilogy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "The fantasies of Bach, Mozart, and Brahms provide a fun challenge to any advanced piano student.",
          "The Mozart \"Fantasy in D Minor\" didn't get the performance this piece deserves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant but unlikely situation that you enjoy thinking about, or the activity of thinking in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Writing songs was just a fantasy of mine.",
          "[ U ] She retreated from life into a world of fantasy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fantasy is imaginative literature, often set in strange places with unusual characters and the use of magic.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fantasize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to think about something very pleasant that is unlikely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "fantasize about He fantasized about winning the Nobel Prize.",
          "[ + that ] As a child, Emma fantasized that she would do something heroic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fantasized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about something very pleasant that is unlikely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "fantasize about He fantasized about winning the Nobel Prize.",
          "[ + that ] As a child, Emma fantasized that she would do something heroic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fantasizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about something very pleasant that is unlikely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "fantasize about He fantasized about winning the Nobel Prize.",
          "[ + that ] As a child, Emma fantasized that she would do something heroic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fantastic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "look fantastic You look fantastic in that dress.",
          "We had a fantastic time.",
          "They won the tournament? How fantastic!",
          "fantastic job You're doing a fantastic job and we're really proud of you.",
          "absolutely fantastic Their new house is absolutely fantastic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange and imaginary, or not reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "He drew fantastic animals with two heads and large wings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very unusual, strange, or unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "seem fantastic It seemed fantastic that they still remembered her 50 years later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fantastic amount is very large:",
        "examples": [
          "She must be earning a fantastic amount of money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good:",
        "examples": [
          "You look fantastic in that outfit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange and imaginary:",
        "examples": [
          "He drew fantastic animals with two heads and large wings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an amount) very large:",
        "examples": [
          "a fantastic sum of money"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fantastical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strange and wonderful, like something out of a story:",
        "examples": [
          "Fantastical Buddhist temples and medieval castles cling to Bhutan's misty valleys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so strange or extreme that it does not seem to be true or reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "Nobody knew what to make of the fantastical claims she had made to police."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fantasy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant situation that you enjoy thinking about but is unlikely to happen, or the activity of imagining things like this:",
        "examples": [
          "Steve's favourite fantasy was to own a big house and a flashy car.",
          "sexual fantasies",
          "fantasy world She retreated into a fantasy world, where she could be anything she wanted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of story or literature that is set in an imaginary world, often involving traditional myths and magical creatures and sometimes ideas or events from the real world, especially from the medieval period of history:",
        "examples": [
          "His preferred reading was horror stories and fantasy.",
          "\"Northern Lights\" is the first book in Philip Pullman's \"His Dark Materials\" fantasy trilogy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "The fantasies of Bach, Mozart, and Brahms provide a fun challenge to any advanced piano student.",
          "The Mozart \"Fantasy in D Minor\" didn't get the performance this piece deserves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant but unlikely situation that you enjoy thinking about, or the activity of thinking in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Writing songs was just a fantasy of mine.",
          "[ U ] She retreated from life into a world of fantasy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fantasy is imaginative literature, often set in strange places with unusual characters and the use of magic.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "faraday": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used for describing containers or screens that stop any electronic signals from getting through:",
        "examples": [
          "Faraday pouches are designed to prevent keyless car thefts in which thieves pick up the signal from your keyless fob and use it to gain access.",
          "A Faraday shield can be formed by a coating of a conductive material."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faraway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long way away:",
        "examples": [
          "faraway place They travelled to faraway places.",
          "faraway land Few Americans care about an event that took place in a faraway land over fifty years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you have a faraway expression, you look as though you are not thinking about what is happening around you:",
        "examples": [
          "faraway look There was a faraway look in his eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lying at a great distance away:",
        "examples": [
          "The story told of strange customs in faraway lands."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "farce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a humorous play or film where the characters become involved in unlikely situations",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the style of writing or acting in this type of play:",
        "examples": [
          "The play suddenly changes from farce to tragedy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that is very badly organized or unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "No one had prepared anything so the meeting was a bit of a farce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a humorous play in which the characters become involved in unlikely situations, or the humor in this type of play",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ridiculous situation or event, or something considered a waste of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting turned out to be a farce since no one had prepared anything."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the money that you pay for a journey in a vehicle such as a bus or train:",
        "examples": [
          "Train fares are going up again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who pays to be driven somewhere in a taxi",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type of food that is served in a restaurant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed or be treated in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "How did you fare in your exams?",
          "fare badly Low-paid workers will fare badly under this government.",
          "fare well The party has fared well in recent local elections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money that you pay for traveling on a vehicle such as a bus or train:",
        "examples": [
          "We shared a taxi and split the fare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in a restaurant) the type of food that is served:",
        "examples": [
          "Middle Eastern fare"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to progress or to be in a particular condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Middle-income families will fare better/worse under the new tax laws."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the price you pay for a trip on a bus, train, plane, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "How much is the fare to Brussels?",
          "bus/train/rail, etc. fare Bus fares in the capital will rise from next month.",
          "plane/air fare Some economists say that the age of cheap air fares is over.",
          "The full fare can be as much as $400.",
          "US a one-way/round trip fare",
          "UK a single/return fare"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fares": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the money that you pay for a journey in a vehicle such as a bus or train:",
        "examples": [
          "Train fares are going up again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who pays to be driven somewhere in a taxi",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type of food that is served in a restaurant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed or be treated in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "How did you fare in your exams?",
          "fare badly Low-paid workers will fare badly under this government.",
          "fare well The party has fared well in recent local elections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money that you pay for traveling on a vehicle such as a bus or train:",
        "examples": [
          "We shared a taxi and split the fare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in a restaurant) the type of food that is served:",
        "examples": [
          "Middle Eastern fare"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to progress or to be in a particular condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Middle-income families will fare better/worse under the new tax laws."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the price you pay for a trip on a bus, train, plane, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "How much is the fare to Brussels?",
          "bus/train/rail, etc. fare Bus fares in the capital will rise from next month.",
          "plane/air fare Some economists say that the age of cheap air fares is over.",
          "The full fare can be as much as $400.",
          "US a one-way/round trip fare",
          "UK a single/return fare"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "farewell": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "goodbye",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone says goodbye:",
        "examples": [
          "say your farewells We said our sad farewells and got on the bus.",
          "sad farewell Hundreds of mourners were there to bid a sad farewell to the star.",
          "bid someone/something farewell A large crowd turned out to bid him farewell.",
          "fond farewell He bid us both a fond (= affectionate) farewell.",
          "a farewell party"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goodbye:",
        "examples": [
          "We said our farewells to our dear friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done at the time someone is leaving a place or job:",
        "examples": [
          "a farewell speech",
          "We gave Latoya a farewell party on her last day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fargo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the US state of North Dakota:",
        "examples": [
          "His family moved to Fargo when he was nine years old.",
          "The office is located in the centre of Fargo.",
          "So many people in Fargo are running their own companies or setting up their own creative studios.",
          "Bye had previously practiced law in Fargo for many years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed or be treated in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "How did you fare in your exams?",
          "fare badly Low-paid workers will fare badly under this government.",
          "fare well The party has fared well in recent local elections."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "farm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of land, together with a house and buildings, used for growing crops and/or keeping animals as a business:",
        "examples": [
          "a dairy farm",
          "farm animals",
          "fresh farm produce",
          "farm workers",
          "on a farm She spent the summer working on a farm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where a particular type of animal is kept in large numbers in order to be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "a sheep/fish farm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of baseball teams that play below the highest level and are used to prepare young players for a team that plays at the highest level:",
        "examples": [
          "We don't have any good pitchers down on the farm.",
          "He spent three years in the farm system of the Houston Astros."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use land for growing crops and/or keeping animals as a business:",
        "examples": [
          "The Stamfords have farmed this land for over a hundred years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land, esp. together with a house and other buildings, used for growing crops or keeping animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A farm can also be a place where a specific type of animal is raised in large numbers to be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "a cattle/mink farm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use land for growing crops or keeping animals as a business:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] Their family has farmed (this land) for three generations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land, usually with fields and buildings, used for raising animals and growing crops as a business:",
        "examples": [
          "My family has worked on this farm for generations.",
          "farm building/machinery/equipment etc. Pieces of rusting farm equipment lay abandoned in the long grass.",
          "farm worker/labourer Farm workers' wages fell sharply towards the end of the century.",
          "a sheep/pig/dairy etc. farm His parents ran a small but profitable dairy farm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where fish or other animals are bred:",
        "examples": [
          "a trout/fish/salmon etc. farm",
          "Animal Rights activists demonstrated outside a local puppy farm last weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use land to grow crops, raise animals, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "This area has been farmed for thousands of years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "farmed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use land for growing crops and/or keeping animals as a business:",
        "examples": [
          "The Stamfords have farmed this land for over a hundred years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "farmer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who owns or takes care of a farm:",
        "examples": [
          "a dairy/sheep farmer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who owns or takes care of a farm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who owns or runs a farm, especially as a business:",
        "examples": [
          "Local farmers say they are being forced off their land to make way for developers.",
          "a prosperous sheep farmer",
          "Small Central American farmers find it difficult to compete with US rice growers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "farmers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who owns or takes care of a farm:",
        "examples": [
          "a dairy/sheep farmer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who owns or takes care of a farm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who owns or runs a farm, especially as a business:",
        "examples": [
          "Local farmers say they are being forced off their land to make way for developers.",
          "a prosperous sheep farmer",
          "Small Central American farmers find it difficult to compete with US rice growers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "farmhouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the main house on a farm where the farmer lives",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Farmhouse food is made using traditional methods:",
        "examples": [
          "farmhouse cheddar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the house on a farm where people live, or this style of house:",
        "examples": [
          "Washington used the farmhouse as his headquarters before and after the battle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "farming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of working on a farm or organizing the work there",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business or activity of raising animals, growing crops, etc. on a farm:",
        "examples": [
          "People employed in farming account for just 5% of the country's population.",
          "Modern farming methods have led to the destruction of many wildlife habitats.",
          "The UK's farming industry was thrown into crisis by the outbreak of foot and mouth disease."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "farms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of land, together with a house and buildings, used for growing crops and/or keeping animals as a business:",
        "examples": [
          "a dairy farm",
          "farm animals",
          "fresh farm produce",
          "farm workers",
          "on a farm She spent the summer working on a farm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where a particular type of animal is kept in large numbers in order to be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "a sheep/fish farm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of baseball teams that play below the highest level and are used to prepare young players for a team that plays at the highest level:",
        "examples": [
          "We don't have any good pitchers down on the farm.",
          "He spent three years in the farm system of the Houston Astros."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use land for growing crops and/or keeping animals as a business:",
        "examples": [
          "The Stamfords have farmed this land for over a hundred years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land, esp. together with a house and other buildings, used for growing crops or keeping animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A farm can also be a place where a specific type of animal is raised in large numbers to be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "a cattle/mink farm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use land for growing crops or keeping animals as a business:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] Their family has farmed (this land) for three generations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land, usually with fields and buildings, used for raising animals and growing crops as a business:",
        "examples": [
          "My family has worked on this farm for generations.",
          "farm building/machinery/equipment etc. Pieces of rusting farm equipment lay abandoned in the long grass.",
          "farm worker/labourer Farm workers' wages fell sharply towards the end of the century.",
          "a sheep/pig/dairy etc. farm His parents ran a small but profitable dairy farm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where fish or other animals are bred:",
        "examples": [
          "a trout/fish/salmon etc. farm",
          "Animal Rights activists demonstrated outside a local puppy farm last weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use land to grow crops, raise animals, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "This area has been farmed for thousands of years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "farsi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fart": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to release gas from the bowels through the bottom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a person who is considered to be boring, annoying, or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "old fart He's a pompous old fart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an escape of gas from the bowels:",
        "examples": [
          "to do a fart"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "farted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to release gas from the bowels through the bottom",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "farther": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "comparative of",
        "examples": [
          "How much farther is it to the airport?",
          "farther than The fog's so thick, I can't see farther than about ten metres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a greater distance from something:",
        "examples": [
          "It was farther to the shop than I expected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to a greater distance; comparative offar :",
        "examples": [
          "How much farther is it to the airport?",
          "Now that they live farther away we don’t see them so often."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "farthest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "superlative of",
        "examples": [
          "What's the farthest you've ever run?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the greatest distance from something:",
        "examples": [
          "The farthest landmark visible is about 30 miles away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "superlative offar :",
        "examples": [
          "What’s the farthest you’ve ever run in your life?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "farthing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a coin worth a quarter of a penny in old British money",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "farting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to release gas from the bowels through the bottom",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "farts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to release gas from the bowels through the bottom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a person who is considered to be boring, annoying, or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "old fart He's a pompous old fart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an escape of gas from the bowels:",
        "examples": [
          "to do a fart"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fascinated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely interested:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched fascinated as he cleaned and repaired the watch.",
          "fascinated to I was fascinated to hear about his travels in Japan.",
          "They were absolutely fascinated by the game."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fascinates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to interest someone a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "Science has always fascinated me.",
          "Anything to do with planes and flying fascinates him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have someone’s complete interest and attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Anything to do with airplanes and flying fascinates him.",
          "The children were fascinated by the story."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fascinating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "The book offers a fascinating glimpse of the lives of the rich and famous.",
          "I found the whole movie fascinating."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fascination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of finding someone or something fascinating:",
        "examples": [
          "fascination with Miller's fascination with medieval art dates from her childhood.",
          "hold a fascination for Mass murders hold a gruesome fascination for the public."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fascism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a political system based on a very powerful leader, state control, and being extremely proud of country and race, and in which political opposition is not allowed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a political system based on a very powerful leader, state control of social and economic life, and extreme pride in country and race, with no expression of political disagreement allowed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fascist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "based on or supporting fascism:",
        "examples": [
          "fascist groups",
          "a fascist dictator/regime"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who supports fascism",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of the far right in politics",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not allow any opposition:",
        "examples": [
          "He thinks all policemen are fascists and bullies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fascists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "based on or supporting fascism:",
        "examples": [
          "fascist groups",
          "a fascist dictator/regime"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who supports fascism",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of the far right in politics",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not allow any opposition:",
        "examples": [
          "He thinks all policemen are fascists and bullies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fashion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a style that is popular at a particular time, especially in clothes, hair, make-up, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "in fashion Long hair is back in fashion for men.",
          "out of fashion Fur coats have gone out of fashion.",
          "a programme with features on sport and fashion",
          "the latest fashion She always wears the latest fashions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do what is popular at the time:",
        "examples": [
          "Many adults follow fashion in clothes and social opinions as much as their children do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you use something like it's going out of fashion, you use large amounts of it very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Emma spends money like it's going out of fashion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing things:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebel army behaved in a brutal fashion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you can do something after a fashion, you can do it, but not well:",
        "examples": [
          "I can cook, after a fashion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something using your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "fashion something from something He fashioned a hat for himself from newspaper.",
          "fashion something out of something She taught the children how to fashion puppets out of fabric and feathers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a custom, look, or way of doing things that is considered acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "Long skirts are back in fashion this season.",
          "Formal dinner parties seem to be out of fashion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothing that is considered stylish:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She has a flair for fashion.",
          "[ C ] He plays golf and dresses in the latest fashions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing things:",
        "examples": [
          "The sale of the property has to be conducted in a systematic fashion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create something, using the hands or the imagination:",
        "examples": [
          "She fashioned an elaborate sculpture out of newspapers and glue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business that involves producing and selling new styles, especially of clothes, shoes, hair, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The film makes fun of major figures in the fashion industry.",
          "a fashion magazine",
          "The fashion retailer announced a drop in YTD profits of 57%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is popular at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "The fashion for outsourcing has led to a shortage of home-grown workers with good IT skills.",
          "Social networking sites seem to be going out of fashion.",
          "Growing your own fruit and veg is now back in fashion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fashionable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "popular at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "a fashionable nightclub/restaurant",
          "fashionable ideas/clothes",
          "it is fashionable to It's not fashionable to wear short skirts at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wearing clothes, doing things, and going to places that are in fashion:",
        "examples": [
          "A fashionable couple posed elegantly at the next table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wearing clothes, doing things, and going to places that are considered stylish or acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "They are a fashionable couple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fashionable also means popular at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "fashionable restaurants/clothing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "popular at a particular time or among a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "It's no longer fashionable to boast about how big your bonus is.",
          "They bought a house in a fashionable area of the city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fashionably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "Fashionably dressed young couples promenade along the tidy boulevards.",
          "Her skin is flawless, her hair fashionably short."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fashioned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something using your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "fashion something from something He fashioned a hat for himself from newspaper.",
          "fashion something out of something She taught the children how to fashion puppets out of fabric and feathers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fashions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a style that is popular at a particular time, especially in clothes, hair, make-up, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "in fashion Long hair is back in fashion for men.",
          "out of fashion Fur coats have gone out of fashion.",
          "a programme with features on sport and fashion",
          "the latest fashion She always wears the latest fashions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do what is popular at the time:",
        "examples": [
          "Many adults follow fashion in clothes and social opinions as much as their children do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you use something like it's going out of fashion, you use large amounts of it very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Emma spends money like it's going out of fashion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing things:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebel army behaved in a brutal fashion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you can do something after a fashion, you can do it, but not well:",
        "examples": [
          "I can cook, after a fashion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something using your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "fashion something from something He fashioned a hat for himself from newspaper.",
          "fashion something out of something She taught the children how to fashion puppets out of fabric and feathers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a custom, look, or way of doing things that is considered acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "Long skirts are back in fashion this season.",
          "Formal dinner parties seem to be out of fashion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothing that is considered stylish:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She has a flair for fashion.",
          "[ C ] He plays golf and dresses in the latest fashions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing things:",
        "examples": [
          "The sale of the property has to be conducted in a systematic fashion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create something, using the hands or the imagination:",
        "examples": [
          "She fashioned an elaborate sculpture out of newspapers and glue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business that involves producing and selling new styles, especially of clothes, shoes, hair, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The film makes fun of major figures in the fashion industry.",
          "a fashion magazine",
          "The fashion retailer announced a drop in YTD profits of 57%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is popular at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "The fashion for outsourcing has led to a shortage of home-grown workers with good IT skills.",
          "Social networking sites seem to be going out of fashion.",
          "Growing your own fruit and veg is now back in fashion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moving or happening quickly, or able to move or happen quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "fast cars",
          "a fast swimmer",
          "Computers are getting faster all the time.",
          "UK The fast train (= one that stops at fewer stations and travels quickly) to London takes less than an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your watch or clock is fast, it shows a time that is later than the correct time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to photographic film that allows you to take pictures when there is not much light or when things are moving quickly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is full of speed and excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not a relaxing movie - it's pretty fast and furious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without moral principles:",
        "examples": [
          "a fast crowd",
          "a fast woman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the colour of a piece of clothing is fast, the colour does not come out of the cloth when it is washed.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident was caused by people driving too fast in bad conditions.",
          "You'll have to act fast.",
          "Children's publishing is a fast-growing business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "firmly fixed:",
        "examples": [
          "stuck fast The glue had set and my hand was stuck fast.",
          "stick fast When she tried to remove the ring, she found that it had stuck fast.",
          "He tried to get away, but she held him fast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when you eat no food:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of prisoners began a fast in protest about prison conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat no food for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "One day a week he fasts for health reasons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving or happening quickly or able to move or happen quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "a fast car",
          "The fastest way to get there is by plane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your watch or clock is fast, it shows a time later than the real time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected or attached in a way that is not easily unfastened:",
        "examples": [
          "Tie the boat fast to the pier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a period of time when you eat no food:",
        "examples": [
          "We will be fasting until sundown tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident was caused by people driving too fast in bad conditions.",
          "This type of wilderness area is disappearing fast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fastball": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of very fast throw in baseball:",
        "examples": [
          "The pitcher threw a fastball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pitch in baseball that is thrown at the highest speed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fasten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) become firmly fixed together, or in position, or closed:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure your seat belt is securely fastened.",
          "This shirt fastens at the back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fix one thing to another:",
        "examples": [
          "I fastened the sticker to the windscreen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become firmly attached or closed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] This skirt fastens at the back.",
          "[ T ] Fasten your seatbelt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fastened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) become firmly fixed together, or in position, or closed:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure your seat belt is securely fastened.",
          "This shirt fastens at the back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fix one thing to another:",
        "examples": [
          "I fastened the sticker to the windscreen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moving or happening quickly, or able to move or happen quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "fast cars",
          "a fast swimmer",
          "Computers are getting faster all the time.",
          "UK The fast train (= one that stops at fewer stations and travels quickly) to London takes less than an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your watch or clock is fast, it shows a time that is later than the correct time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to photographic film that allows you to take pictures when there is not much light or when things are moving quickly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is full of speed and excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not a relaxing movie - it's pretty fast and furious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without moral principles:",
        "examples": [
          "a fast crowd",
          "a fast woman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the colour of a piece of clothing is fast, the colour does not come out of the cloth when it is washed.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident was caused by people driving too fast in bad conditions.",
          "You'll have to act fast.",
          "Children's publishing is a fast-growing business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "firmly fixed:",
        "examples": [
          "stuck fast The glue had set and my hand was stuck fast.",
          "stick fast When she tried to remove the ring, she found that it had stuck fast.",
          "He tried to get away, but she held him fast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when you eat no food:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of prisoners began a fast in protest about prison conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat no food for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "One day a week he fasts for health reasons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving or happening quickly or able to move or happen quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "a fast car",
          "The fastest way to get there is by plane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your watch or clock is fast, it shows a time later than the real time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected or attached in a way that is not easily unfastened:",
        "examples": [
          "Tie the boat fast to the pier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a period of time when you eat no food:",
        "examples": [
          "We will be fasting until sundown tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident was caused by people driving too fast in bad conditions.",
          "This type of wilderness area is disappearing fast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fastest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moving or happening quickly, or able to move or happen quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "fast cars",
          "a fast swimmer",
          "Computers are getting faster all the time.",
          "UK The fast train (= one that stops at fewer stations and travels quickly) to London takes less than an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your watch or clock is fast, it shows a time that is later than the correct time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to photographic film that allows you to take pictures when there is not much light or when things are moving quickly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is full of speed and excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not a relaxing movie - it's pretty fast and furious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without moral principles:",
        "examples": [
          "a fast crowd",
          "a fast woman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the colour of a piece of clothing is fast, the colour does not come out of the cloth when it is washed.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident was caused by people driving too fast in bad conditions.",
          "You'll have to act fast.",
          "Children's publishing is a fast-growing business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "firmly fixed:",
        "examples": [
          "stuck fast The glue had set and my hand was stuck fast.",
          "stick fast When she tried to remove the ring, she found that it had stuck fast.",
          "He tried to get away, but she held him fast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when you eat no food:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of prisoners began a fast in protest about prison conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat no food for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "One day a week he fasts for health reasons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving or happening quickly or able to move or happen quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "a fast car",
          "The fastest way to get there is by plane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your watch or clock is fast, it shows a time later than the real time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected or attached in a way that is not easily unfastened:",
        "examples": [
          "Tie the boat fast to the pier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a period of time when you eat no food:",
        "examples": [
          "We will be fasting until sundown tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident was caused by people driving too fast in bad conditions.",
          "This type of wilderness area is disappearing fast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fasting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat no food for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "One day a week he fasts for health reasons."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of flesh on the body:",
        "examples": [
          "get fat He eats all the time but he never gets fat.",
          "Feeding grain to cattle makes them grow fatter quickly.",
          "Children who were teased about being fat had lower self-esteem than their classmates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick or large:",
        "examples": [
          "He passed me a fat envelope full of money.",
          "Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if a pitcher throws a fat pitch, they throw the ball so that it is easy to hit it hard:",
        "examples": [
          "fat pitch I got a fat pitch which I hit for a home run."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:",
        "examples": [
          "body fat",
          "Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solid or liquid substance from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "animal fat This product contains no animal fat.",
          "vegetable fats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of flesh on the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Her weight’s normal but she insists she’s fat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fat can also mean thick or big:",
        "examples": [
          "a fat telephone book"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or worth a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "a fat profit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fat is also a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used esp. in cooking.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fatal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A fatal illness, accident, etc. causes death:",
        "examples": [
          "This illness is fatal in almost all cases.",
          "fatal shooting the fatal shooting of an unarmed 15-year-old"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very serious and having an important bad effect in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "fatal mistake He made the fatal mistake of believing what they told him.",
          "fatal error Allowing Rick to leave the group was a fatal error.",
          "It just shows how you should never say how well things are going for you - it's fatal (= it causes bad things to happen).",
          "fatal flaw There's a fatal flaw in your reasoning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of illness, accidents, etc.) causing death:",
        "examples": [
          "a fatal heart attack"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fatal can also mean severe enough to produce a very bad result:",
        "examples": [
          "a fatal mistake/flaw"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fatalistic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "believing that people cannot change the way events will happen and that events, especially bad ones, cannot be avoided:",
        "examples": [
          "She was fatalistic about the future.",
          "He had a fatalistic acceptance of his bad luck in life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fatalities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a death caused by an accident or by violence, or someone who has died in either of these ways:",
        "examples": [
          "There are thousands of traffic fatalities (= deaths in traffic accidents) every year.",
          "The first fatalities of the war were civilians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a death caused by an accident or by violence, or a person who has died in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The first fatalities of the war have been civilians."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fatality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a death caused by an accident or by violence, or someone who has died in either of these ways:",
        "examples": [
          "There are thousands of traffic fatalities (= deaths in traffic accidents) every year.",
          "The first fatalities of the war were civilians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a death caused by an accident or by violence, or a person who has died in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The first fatalities of the war have been civilians."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fatally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that causes death:",
        "examples": [
          "Several people were injured, two fatally.",
          "He was convicted of fatally stabbing a police officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that seriously damages or harms something or someone, or may cause them to fail in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The banking system is fatally flawed.",
          "Perhaps we are fatally drawn to the dangerous and mysterious."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "what happens to a particular person or thing, especially something final or negative, such as death or defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "decide someone's fate We want to decide our own fate.",
          "His fate is now in the hands of the jury.",
          "suffer a fate The disciples were terrified that they would suffer the same fate as Jesus.",
          "meet a fate Parents in children's stories often meet a harsh fate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a power that some people believe causes and controls all events, so that you cannot change or control the way things will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "When we met again by chance in Cairo, I felt it must be fate.",
          "Fate has brought us together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happens to a person or thing, esp. something final or negative, such as death or defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "The fate of numerous smaller buildings is under debate.",
          "Attendance has not picked up, and the fate of the show is still in doubt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fate is also a power that is considered to cause and control all events, so that people cannot change or control the way things will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "When we met again by chance, she said, \"It must be fate.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not able to be avoided because planned by a power that controls events:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] It seemed fated that we would get married.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She says she was fated to become a writer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fateful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having an important and usually negative effect on the future:",
        "examples": [
          "fateful day the fateful day of President Kennedy's assassination",
          "fateful decision He made the fateful decision to send in the troops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a very important and often negative effect on the future:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1971, President Richard Nixon made a fateful decision to install tape recorders in the White House."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "three goddesses who the ancient Greeks believed controlled people's lives and decided when people must die",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fathered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become the father of a child by making a woman pregnant:",
        "examples": [
          "He's fathered three children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fatherland": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the country in which you were born, or the country with which you feel most connected",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fatherly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a man or male behaviour typical of a kind and loving father:",
        "examples": [
          "fatherly advice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "typical of a kind or caring father",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fathers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a male parent:",
        "examples": [
          "My father took me to watch the football every Saturday.",
          "The children's father came to pick them up from school.",
          "[ as form of address ] formal or old-fashioned Please may I go, Father?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the title of) a Christian priest, especially a Roman Catholic or Orthodox priest:",
        "examples": [
          "Father O'Reilly",
          "[ as form of address ] Are you giving a sermon, Father?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name for the Christian God:",
        "examples": [
          "God the Father",
          "Our Father, who art in heaven..."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become the father of a child by making a woman pregnant:",
        "examples": [
          "He's fathered three children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male parent:",
        "examples": [
          "My father retired seven years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe a man as the father of something, you mean that he began it, or first made it important:",
        "examples": [
          "Freud was the father of psychoanalysis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(also Father) The title Father is used by a Christian priest, esp. a Roman Catholic, Episcopal, or Orthodox priest:",
        "examples": [
          "Father Randall",
          "Are you giving a sermon, Father?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become a father by causing a woman to produce a child:",
        "examples": [
          "to father twins"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fathom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring the depth of water, equal to 1.8 metres or 6 feet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the meaning of something:",
        "examples": [
          "For years people have been trying to fathom the mysteries of the whale's song.",
          "fathom something out I still haven't fathomed out how to put this bookcase together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand someone or why someone acts as they do:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't fathom her at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of the depth of water equal to 6 feet or 1.8 meters",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the meaning of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I just couldn’t fathom what he was talking about."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fatigue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extreme tiredness:",
        "examples": [
          "suffer from fatigue She was suffering from fatigue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "weakness in something, such as a metal part or structure, often caused by repeated bending:",
        "examples": [
          "metal fatigue The crash was caused by metal fatigue in one of the propeller blades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loose, brownish-green uniform worn by soldiers:",
        "examples": [
          "army fatigues Groups of young men in army fatigues carried equipment along the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "work such as cleaning or cooking, done by soldiers, often as punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "on fatigues Get dressed right now or you'll find yourself on fatigues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone extremely tired:",
        "examples": [
          "The journey had fatigued him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being extremely tired:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor said he was suffering from fatigue and work-related stress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fatigued": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "tired",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fatigues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a loose, brownish-green uniform worn by soldiers:",
        "examples": [
          "army fatigues Groups of young men in army fatigues carried equipment along the road.",
          "They donned fatigues and went off to the base.",
          "He posted an old photograph of himself in combat fatigues.",
          "He gave an interview dressed in fatigues and a beret.",
          "Instead of wearing fatigues, members of the team wear biohazard suits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "work such as cleaning or cooking, done by soldiers, often as punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "on fatigues Get dressed right now or you'll find yourself on fatigues.",
          "The canvas trousers were only to be worn on fatigues.",
          "Some of the men volunteered to do fatigues.",
          "He pretended to be sick to avoid fatigues.",
          "The Ambulance Corps has a list of daily fatigues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the brownish green uniform worn esp. by soldiers when working or fighting:",
        "examples": [
          "combat fatigues"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of flesh on the body:",
        "examples": [
          "get fat He eats all the time but he never gets fat.",
          "Feeding grain to cattle makes them grow fatter quickly.",
          "Children who were teased about being fat had lower self-esteem than their classmates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick or large:",
        "examples": [
          "He passed me a fat envelope full of money.",
          "Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if a pitcher throws a fat pitch, they throw the ball so that it is easy to hit it hard:",
        "examples": [
          "fat pitch I got a fat pitch which I hit for a home run."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:",
        "examples": [
          "body fat",
          "Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solid or liquid substance from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "animal fat This product contains no animal fat.",
          "vegetable fats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of flesh on the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Her weight’s normal but she insists she’s fat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fat can also mean thick or big:",
        "examples": [
          "a fat telephone book"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or worth a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "a fat profit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fat is also a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used esp. in cooking.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fatso": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a fat person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fatted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fatten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give an animal or a thin person a lot of food so that they become fatter:",
        "examples": [
          "These cattle are being fattened up for slaughter.",
          "humorous You're just trying to fatten me up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fattening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Fattening food contains a lot of fat, sugar, etc. that would quickly make you fatter if you ate a lot of it:",
        "examples": [
          "fattening food, such as cheese and chocolate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food) containing a lot of fat, sugar, etc., that would make you fatter if you ate a lot of it:",
        "examples": [
          "I love desserts, but they’re so fattening."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fatter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "comparative of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fattest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "superlative of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fatty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing a lot of fat:",
        "examples": [
          "Goose is a very fatty meat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a person who is overweight",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing too much fat:",
        "examples": [
          "fatty meat"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fatuous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stupid, not correct, or not carefully thought about:",
        "examples": [
          "a fatuous idea"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "foolish or done without thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "a fatuous remark"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faucet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that controls the flow of liquid, especially water, from a pipe:",
        "examples": [
          "How fast does water flow out of your kitchen faucet?",
          "the hot/cold faucet",
          "turn on/off the faucet To avoid infection, use a paper towel to turn on/off the faucet.",
          "open/close the faucet When you open your faucet you may get a reduced water flow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that allows a supply of something such as money, information, or people to flow:",
        "examples": [
          "The tide turned in the investigation when one gang member became an informant, and once somebody opened the faucet, it broke the case open.",
          "We don't have rich parents — there is no money faucet for us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that controls the flow of liquid, esp. water, out of a pipe:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a leaky faucet in the bathroom sink."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faucets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that controls the flow of liquid, especially water, from a pipe:",
        "examples": [
          "How fast does water flow out of your kitchen faucet?",
          "the hot/cold faucet",
          "turn on/off the faucet To avoid infection, use a paper towel to turn on/off the faucet.",
          "open/close the faucet When you open your faucet you may get a reduced water flow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that allows a supply of something such as money, information, or people to flow:",
        "examples": [
          "The tide turned in the investigation when one gang member became an informant, and once somebody opened the faucet, it broke the case open.",
          "We don't have rich parents — there is no money faucet for us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that controls the flow of liquid, esp. water, out of a pipe:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a leaky faucet in the bathroom sink."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fault": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mistake, especially something for which you are to blame:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not my fault she didn't come!",
          "She believes it was the doctor's fault that Peter died.",
          "fault is with The fault was with the organizers, who failed to make the necessary arrangements for dealing with so many people.",
          "fault lies with The fault clearly lies with an administration that has cut staff and failed to ensure adequate training.",
          "through no fault of your own Through no fault of his own, he spent a week locked up in jail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a weakness in a person's character:",
        "examples": [
          "He has many faults, but dishonesty isn't one of them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a broken part or weakness in a machine or system:",
        "examples": [
          "The car has a serious design fault.",
          "electrical fault An electrical fault caused the fire.",
          "For all the faults in our education system, it is still better than that in many other countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in tennis and some other games) a mistake made by a player who is beginning a game by hitting the ball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "be at fault for Her doctor was at fault for not sending her straight to a specialist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone or something, especially without good reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always finding fault with my work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a crack in the earth's surface where the rock has divided into two parts that move against each other:",
        "examples": [
          "fault line Surveyors say the fault line is capable of generating a major earthquake once in a hundred years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find a reason to criticize someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't fault the way they dealt with the complaint.",
          "fault someone on something I can't fault you on your logic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a fault in tennis and other similar games:",
        "examples": [
          "fault on That's the fourth serve he's faulted on today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality in a person that shows that the person is not perfect, or a condition of something that shows that it is not working perfectly:",
        "examples": [
          "He loves me in spite of my faults.",
          "Some people find fault in everything they see."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "responsibility for a mistake or for having done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "I screwed up, so it was my fault we didn’t finish on time.",
          "The driver was at fault (= responsible) for the accident – he was going too fast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a crack in the earth’s surface where the rock is divided into two parts that can move against each other in an earthquake (= a sudden, violent movement of the earth’s surface)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to blame someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Professional athletes cannot be faulted for making millions of dollars when they attract the fans that make the sport popular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is wrong with a machine or system:",
        "examples": [
          "The car had a serious design fault and had to be recalled.",
          "An electrical fault caused the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being responsible for something bad that happens:",
        "examples": [
          "be sb's fault (that) It was the traders' fault that so many billions were lost.",
          "be the fault of sb The court found that the accident was the fault of the local authority.",
          "the fault lies with sb We need to decide whether the fault lies with the buyer or the seller in this case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to legal processes, insurance claims, etc. in which it is not necessary to decide who is responsible for a bad situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He introduced the nation's first no-fault auto insurance law.",
          "a no-fault contract/divorce/system"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faults": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mistake, especially something for which you are to blame:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not my fault she didn't come!",
          "She believes it was the doctor's fault that Peter died.",
          "fault is with The fault was with the organizers, who failed to make the necessary arrangements for dealing with so many people.",
          "fault lies with The fault clearly lies with an administration that has cut staff and failed to ensure adequate training.",
          "through no fault of your own Through no fault of his own, he spent a week locked up in jail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a weakness in a person's character:",
        "examples": [
          "He has many faults, but dishonesty isn't one of them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a broken part or weakness in a machine or system:",
        "examples": [
          "The car has a serious design fault.",
          "electrical fault An electrical fault caused the fire.",
          "For all the faults in our education system, it is still better than that in many other countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in tennis and some other games) a mistake made by a player who is beginning a game by hitting the ball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "be at fault for Her doctor was at fault for not sending her straight to a specialist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone or something, especially without good reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always finding fault with my work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a crack in the earth's surface where the rock has divided into two parts that move against each other:",
        "examples": [
          "fault line Surveyors say the fault line is capable of generating a major earthquake once in a hundred years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find a reason to criticize someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't fault the way they dealt with the complaint.",
          "fault someone on something I can't fault you on your logic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a fault in tennis and other similar games:",
        "examples": [
          "fault on That's the fourth serve he's faulted on today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality in a person that shows that the person is not perfect, or a condition of something that shows that it is not working perfectly:",
        "examples": [
          "He loves me in spite of my faults.",
          "Some people find fault in everything they see."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "responsibility for a mistake or for having done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "I screwed up, so it was my fault we didn’t finish on time.",
          "The driver was at fault (= responsible) for the accident – he was going too fast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a crack in the earth’s surface where the rock is divided into two parts that can move against each other in an earthquake (= a sudden, violent movement of the earth’s surface)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to blame someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Professional athletes cannot be faulted for making millions of dollars when they attract the fans that make the sport popular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is wrong with a machine or system:",
        "examples": [
          "The car had a serious design fault and had to be recalled.",
          "An electrical fault caused the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being responsible for something bad that happens:",
        "examples": [
          "be sb's fault (that) It was the traders' fault that so many billions were lost.",
          "be the fault of sb The court found that the accident was the fault of the local authority.",
          "the fault lies with sb We need to decide whether the fault lies with the buyer or the seller in this case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to legal processes, insurance claims, etc. in which it is not necessary to decide who is responsible for a bad situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He introduced the nation's first no-fault auto insurance law.",
          "a no-fault contract/divorce/system"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faulty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A faulty machine or device is not perfectly made or does not work correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "faulty wiring/brakes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not working correctly, or not correct:",
        "examples": [
          "faulty brakes",
          "His arguments were based on faulty reasoning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not working correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "The company recalled over 500,000 cars last year because of a faulty connection in their new model."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing mistakes, or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The verdict was based on faulty reasoning on the part of the jury.",
          "Faulty record-keeping meant that many patients did not get appropriate treatment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faux": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a material, an object, etc.) not real, but made to look or seem real:",
        "examples": [
          "faux fur",
          "a faux-brick wall",
          "I finished the outfit with a string of faux pearls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an emotion, etc.) not sincerely felt but intended to give a particular effect:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a lot of faux outrage and hypocritical whining in the press over the move.",
          "The script is so full of faux emotion you start to long for a bit of cynicism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "favor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "approval or support of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "In applying for this job, Tiffany has a lot in her favor (= to her advantage).",
          "The city council voted in favor of (= in support of) the proposed housing development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you do to help someone, often after being asked to:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you do me a favor and turn the oven on at four o’clock?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small present given to guests at a party:",
        "examples": [
          "party favors"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support or prefer one particular possibility:",
        "examples": [
          "Democrats favored a temporary increase in the state sales tax."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "favorable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "positive or pleasing:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie received generally favorable reviews."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "favorably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "favored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "favoring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "approval or support of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "In applying for this job, Tiffany has a lot in her favor (= to her advantage).",
          "The city council voted in favor of (= in support of) the proposed housing development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you do to help someone, often after being asked to:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you do me a favor and turn the oven on at four o’clock?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small present given to guests at a party:",
        "examples": [
          "party favors"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support or prefer one particular possibility:",
        "examples": [
          "Democrats favored a temporary increase in the state sales tax."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "favorite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "best liked or most enjoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "This is one of my favorite restaurants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is best liked or most enjoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Those gold earrings are my favorites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A favorite is also a competitor likely to win:",
        "examples": [
          "The Chicago Bears are 10-point favorites over the Rams in the Super Bowl."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "favorites": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "best liked or most enjoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "This is one of my favorite restaurants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is best liked or most enjoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Those gold earrings are my favorites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A favorite is also a competitor likely to win:",
        "examples": [
          "The Chicago Bears are 10-point favorites over the Rams in the Super Bowl."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "favoritism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfair support shown to one person or group, esp. by someone in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher was careful not to show favoritism to any one student."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "favors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "approval or support of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "In applying for this job, Tiffany has a lot in her favor (= to her advantage).",
          "The city council voted in favor of (= in support of) the proposed housing development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you do to help someone, often after being asked to:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you do me a favor and turn the oven on at four o’clock?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small present given to guests at a party:",
        "examples": [
          "party favors"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support or prefer one particular possibility:",
        "examples": [
          "Democrats favored a temporary increase in the state sales tax."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "favour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the support or approval of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "find favour These plans are unlikely to find favour unless the cost is reduced.",
          "in favour of The Council voted in favour of a £200 million housing development.",
          "out of favour with She is out of favour (= unpopular) with her colleagues.",
          "in favour with Her economic theories are in favour (= popular) with the current government.",
          "win someone's favour He sent her presents in an attempt to win her favour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support or approve of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you in favour of a ban on smoking?",
          "I'm not in favour of hitting children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When something is in your favour, it gives you an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "This candidate has a lot in her favour, especially her experience of teaching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a judge finds in someone's favour, he or she says that that person is not guilty.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kind action that you do for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "ask someone for a favour She called to ask me for a favour.",
          "ask a favour The reason (that) I'm calling is to ask a favour.",
          "ask someone a favour Can I ask you a favour?",
          "do someone a favour Could you do me a favour - would you feed my cat this weekend?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage that you give to someone, such as money or a good job, especially when this is unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "dispense a favour Several politicians were accused of dispensing favours to people who voted for them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small present that you give to every guest at a wedding, party, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "wedding favours"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support or prefer one particular possibility:",
        "examples": [
          "These are the running shoes favoured by marathon runners.",
          "favour something over something In the survey, a majority of people favoured higher taxes and better public services over (= rather than) tax cuts.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I generally favour travelling by night, when the roads are quiet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an advantage to someone or something, in an unfair way:",
        "examples": [
          "A strong wind will favour the bigger boats.",
          "She always felt that her parents favoured her brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect or avoid using one leg, hand, arm, etc. because it is painful, injured, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He limped slightly, favouring his left leg.",
          "She was leaning against the table to favour her sprained ankle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look similar to a parent or other relation, or to look more similar to the family of one of your parents than to the family of the other:",
        "examples": [
          "I had not inherited my father's good looks, but favoured my mother's side of the family."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "favourite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "best liked or most enjoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What's your favourite colour?\" \"Green.\"",
          "my favourite restaurant/book/song"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "liked or enjoyed the least:",
        "examples": [
          "Cleaning the toilets is my least favourite job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thing that someone likes best or enjoys most:",
        "examples": [
          "How clever of you to buy chocolate chip cookies - they're my favourites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is treated with special kindness by someone in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "the teacher's favourite"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or animal most people expect to win a race or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "the favourite Great Gold is the favourite in the 2.00 race at Epsom.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Brazil are favourites to win this year's World Cup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "favourites": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "best liked or most enjoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What's your favourite colour?\" \"Green.\"",
          "my favourite restaurant/book/song"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "liked or enjoyed the least:",
        "examples": [
          "Cleaning the toilets is my least favourite job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thing that someone likes best or enjoys most:",
        "examples": [
          "How clever of you to buy chocolate chip cookies - they're my favourites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is treated with special kindness by someone in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "the teacher's favourite"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or animal most people expect to win a race or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "the favourite Great Gold is the favourite in the 2.00 race at Epsom.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Brazil are favourites to win this year's World Cup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "favours": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the support or approval of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "find favour These plans are unlikely to find favour unless the cost is reduced.",
          "in favour of The Council voted in favour of a £200 million housing development.",
          "out of favour with She is out of favour (= unpopular) with her colleagues.",
          "in favour with Her economic theories are in favour (= popular) with the current government.",
          "win someone's favour He sent her presents in an attempt to win her favour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support or approve of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you in favour of a ban on smoking?",
          "I'm not in favour of hitting children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When something is in your favour, it gives you an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "This candidate has a lot in her favour, especially her experience of teaching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a judge finds in someone's favour, he or she says that that person is not guilty.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kind action that you do for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "ask someone for a favour She called to ask me for a favour.",
          "ask a favour The reason (that) I'm calling is to ask a favour.",
          "ask someone a favour Can I ask you a favour?",
          "do someone a favour Could you do me a favour - would you feed my cat this weekend?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage that you give to someone, such as money or a good job, especially when this is unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "dispense a favour Several politicians were accused of dispensing favours to people who voted for them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small present that you give to every guest at a wedding, party, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "wedding favours"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support or prefer one particular possibility:",
        "examples": [
          "These are the running shoes favoured by marathon runners.",
          "favour something over something In the survey, a majority of people favoured higher taxes and better public services over (= rather than) tax cuts.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I generally favour travelling by night, when the roads are quiet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an advantage to someone or something, in an unfair way:",
        "examples": [
          "A strong wind will favour the bigger boats.",
          "She always felt that her parents favoured her brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect or avoid using one leg, hand, arm, etc. because it is painful, injured, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He limped slightly, favouring his left leg.",
          "She was leaning against the table to favour her sprained ankle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look similar to a parent or other relation, or to look more similar to the family of one of your parents than to the family of the other:",
        "examples": [
          "I had not inherited my father's good looks, but favoured my mother's side of the family."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fawn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young deer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale yellowish-brown colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a pale yellowish-brown colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young deer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a lot of attention and praise in order to get that person’s approval:",
        "examples": [
          "Big movie stars are fawned over by the waiters at the restaurant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fax": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a copy of) a document that travels in electronic form along a phone line and is then printed on paper:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll send you a fax with the details of the proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device or system used to send and receive documents in electronic form along a phone line:",
        "examples": [
          "by fax I'll send you the agenda by fax.",
          "Do you have a fax at home?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a document using a fax machine:",
        "examples": [
          "fax something to someone I'll fax it (through/over/across) to you.",
          "[ + two objects ] Fax me your reply/Fax your reply to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document that is sent by electronic image through a telephone line:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll send you a fax of the proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fax (also (also fax machine)) is also the machine that sends or receives such an image.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document that is sent electronically along a phone line and is printed out when it is received:",
        "examples": [
          "send sb a fax Could you send me a fax with your contact details please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine for sending and receiving documents electronically along a phone line:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have a fax at home?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of sending and receiving documents electronically along a phone line:",
        "examples": [
          "send sth by fax I'll send the invoice by fax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a document electronically along a phone line using a fax machine:",
        "examples": [
          "Please fax me a copy of your passport."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faxed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a document using a fax machine:",
        "examples": [
          "fax something to someone I'll fax it (through/over/across) to you.",
          "[ + two objects ] Fax me your reply/Fax your reply to me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "faxes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a copy of) a document that travels in electronic form along a phone line and is then printed on paper:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll send you a fax with the details of the proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device or system used to send and receive documents in electronic form along a phone line:",
        "examples": [
          "by fax I'll send you the agenda by fax.",
          "Do you have a fax at home?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a document using a fax machine:",
        "examples": [
          "fax something to someone I'll fax it (through/over/across) to you.",
          "[ + two objects ] Fax me your reply/Fax your reply to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document that is sent by electronic image through a telephone line:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll send you a fax of the proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fax (also (also fax machine)) is also the machine that sends or receives such an image.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document that is sent electronically along a phone line and is printed out when it is received:",
        "examples": [
          "send sb a fax Could you send me a fax with your contact details please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine for sending and receiving documents electronically along a phone line:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have a fax at home?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of sending and receiving documents electronically along a phone line:",
        "examples": [
          "send sth by fax I'll send the invoice by fax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a document electronically along a phone line using a fax machine:",
        "examples": [
          "Please fax me a copy of your passport."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fbi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the Federal Bureau of Investigation: one of the national police forces in the US controlled by the Federal government",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Federal Bureau of Investigation (= the government department that examines certain crimes against federal law)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fda": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Food and Drug Administration: a government organization in the US that makes rules concerning the safety of food, medicines, and medical devices:",
        "examples": [
          "the FDA The FDA advised doctors to prescribe alternatives to the drug.",
          "The company is seeking FDA approval for a weight-loss drug currently available only in Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Food and Drug Administration: a government organization in the US that makes rules for the safety of food and medicines:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has won FDA approval for its new cancer drug."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a common greyish-coloured metal. It is strong, used in making steel, and exists in very small amounts in blood:",
        "examples": [
          "Iron rusts easily.",
          "Liver is a particularly rich source of dietary iron.",
          "iron ore",
          "an iron deficiency"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment for making clothes flat and smooth that has a handle and a flat base and is usually heated with electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "a steam iron",
          "a travel iron"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stick that has an iron or steel part at the end that is used to hit the ball in golf:",
        "examples": [
          "He'll probably use a 2 or 3 iron for the shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "chains tied around someone to prevent them from escaping or moving:",
        "examples": [
          "It was common practice for the prisoners to be clapped in irons (= tied with chains)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make clothes flat and smooth using an iron:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes about five minutes to iron a shirt properly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very strong physically, mentally, or emotionally:",
        "examples": [
          "I think you have to have an iron will to make some of these decisions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common, silver-colored, metal element that is magnetic and strong, is used in making steel, and is found in small amounts in blood and in all living things:",
        "examples": [
          "Iron rusts easily.",
          "Liver is a rich source of dietary iron."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device with a handle and a flat metal base that can be heated and pressed against cloth to make the cloth smooth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make cloth smooth using an iron:",
        "examples": [
          "I have to iron this skirt.",
          "[ M ] Let me iron out the wrinkles in this tablecloth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of or containing iron:",
        "examples": [
          "iron ore",
          "an iron railing along the steps",
          "fig. Her success depended on physical strength and an iron will (= strong determination)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common metal element used in making steel:",
        "examples": [
          "Heavy industries, like iron and steel, can take advantage of the government's increased public-works spending."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant emotion or thought that you have when you are frightened or worried by something dangerous, painful, or bad that is happening or might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Trembling with fear, she handed over the money to the gunman.",
          "Even when the waves grew big, the boy showed no (signs of) fear.",
          "a fear of I have a fear of heights.",
          "worst fear The low profit figures simply confirmed my worst fears.",
          "[ + that ] There are fears that the disease will spread to other countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be frightened that you might be killed:",
        "examples": [
          "Lakisha sat inside, in fear of her life, until the police came."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be no possibility that a particular thing will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Greta knows the city well, so there's no fear of us getting lost (= we will not get lost)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because you are worried that a particular thing might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "They wouldn't let their cat outside for fear that it would get run over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be frightened of something or someone unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Most older employees fear unemployment.",
          "What do you fear most?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be worried or frightened that something bad might happen or might have happened:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Police fear (that) the couple may have drowned.",
          "it is feared that formal It is feared that as many as two hundred passengers may have died in the crash.",
          "it is feared He is, it is feared, at risk of torture if he is sent back to his homeland.",
          "We huddled together, fearing we might be killed.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Fearing to go herself, she sent her son to find out the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to give someone news of something bad that has happened or might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I fear (that) she's already left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong emotion caused by great worry about something dangerous, painful, or unknown that is happening or might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Even when the boat was rocked by waves, the boy showed no fear.",
          "[ C ] The low sales continued, confirming our worst fears.",
          "[ U ] She stood very still for fear of (= because she was worried about) being noticed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be frightened about someone or something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The cab driver was going so fast, I feared for our safety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To fear is also to be worried or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] They fear that Congress may not allocate the money needed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be frightened of something or someone unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Most older employees fear unemployment.",
          "What do you fear most?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be worried or frightened that something bad might happen or might have happened:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Police fear (that) the couple may have drowned.",
          "it is feared that formal It is feared that as many as two hundred passengers may have died in the crash.",
          "it is feared He is, it is feared, at risk of torture if he is sent back to his homeland.",
          "We huddled together, fearing we might be killed.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Fearing to go herself, she sent her son to find out the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to give someone news of something bad that has happened or might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I fear (that) she's already left."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fearful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "frightened or worried about something:",
        "examples": [
          "I am fearful he will injure himself one of these days.",
          "fearful of He hesitated before calling her, fearful of what she might say.",
          "fearful that She's fearful that she may lose custody of her children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "a fearful argument",
          "a fearful temper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing or causing fear; frightened or worried about something:",
        "examples": [
          "a fearful expression/reaction",
          "fearful dangers",
          "He was fearful of driving on the icy streets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fearfully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with fear:",
        "examples": [
          "Fearfully, he walked closer to the edge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "These cakes are fearfully good."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fearing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant emotion or thought that you have when you are frightened or worried by something dangerous, painful, or bad that is happening or might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Trembling with fear, she handed over the money to the gunman.",
          "Even when the waves grew big, the boy showed no (signs of) fear.",
          "a fear of I have a fear of heights.",
          "worst fear The low profit figures simply confirmed my worst fears.",
          "[ + that ] There are fears that the disease will spread to other countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be frightened that you might be killed:",
        "examples": [
          "Lakisha sat inside, in fear of her life, until the police came."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be no possibility that a particular thing will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Greta knows the city well, so there's no fear of us getting lost (= we will not get lost)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because you are worried that a particular thing might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "They wouldn't let their cat outside for fear that it would get run over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be frightened of something or someone unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Most older employees fear unemployment.",
          "What do you fear most?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be worried or frightened that something bad might happen or might have happened:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Police fear (that) the couple may have drowned.",
          "it is feared that formal It is feared that as many as two hundred passengers may have died in the crash.",
          "it is feared He is, it is feared, at risk of torture if he is sent back to his homeland.",
          "We huddled together, fearing we might be killed.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Fearing to go herself, she sent her son to find out the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to give someone news of something bad that has happened or might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I fear (that) she's already left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong emotion caused by great worry about something dangerous, painful, or unknown that is happening or might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Even when the boat was rocked by waves, the boy showed no fear.",
          "[ C ] The low sales continued, confirming our worst fears.",
          "[ U ] She stood very still for fear of (= because she was worried about) being noticed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be frightened about someone or something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The cab driver was going so fast, I feared for our safety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To fear is also to be worried or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] They fear that Congress may not allocate the money needed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fearless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having no fear:",
        "examples": [
          "a fearless fighter"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fearlessness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of having no fear:",
        "examples": [
          "their fearlessness in the face of the enemy",
          "You need a certain fearlessness to challenge the government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fears": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant emotion or thought that you have when you are frightened or worried by something dangerous, painful, or bad that is happening or might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Trembling with fear, she handed over the money to the gunman.",
          "Even when the waves grew big, the boy showed no (signs of) fear.",
          "a fear of I have a fear of heights.",
          "worst fear The low profit figures simply confirmed my worst fears.",
          "[ + that ] There are fears that the disease will spread to other countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be frightened that you might be killed:",
        "examples": [
          "Lakisha sat inside, in fear of her life, until the police came."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be no possibility that a particular thing will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Greta knows the city well, so there's no fear of us getting lost (= we will not get lost)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because you are worried that a particular thing might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "They wouldn't let their cat outside for fear that it would get run over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be frightened of something or someone unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Most older employees fear unemployment.",
          "What do you fear most?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be worried or frightened that something bad might happen or might have happened:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Police fear (that) the couple may have drowned.",
          "it is feared that formal It is feared that as many as two hundred passengers may have died in the crash.",
          "it is feared He is, it is feared, at risk of torture if he is sent back to his homeland.",
          "We huddled together, fearing we might be killed.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Fearing to go herself, she sent her son to find out the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to give someone news of something bad that has happened or might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I fear (that) she's already left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong emotion caused by great worry about something dangerous, painful, or unknown that is happening or might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Even when the boat was rocked by waves, the boy showed no fear.",
          "[ C ] The low sales continued, confirming our worst fears.",
          "[ U ] She stood very still for fear of (= because she was worried about) being noticed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be frightened about someone or something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The cab driver was going so fast, I feared for our safety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To fear is also to be worried or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] They fear that Congress may not allocate the money needed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fearsome": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "a fearsome reputation",
          "a fearsome display of violence"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feasible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be made, done, or achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "With the extra resources, the project now seems feasible.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It may be feasible to clone human beings, but is it ethical?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "possible, reasonable, or likely:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s no longer feasible to fund this research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "possible to do and likely to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "With the extra resources the plan now seems feasible.",
          "It's just not feasible for such a small firm to compete with the big boys."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special meal with very good food or a large meal for many people:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What a feast!\" she said, surveying all the dishes on the table.",
          "a wedding feast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very enjoyable to see, hear, experience, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "visual feast Her rich colourful costumes make the show a visual feast.",
          "feast for the eyes His food is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of something to be enjoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "feast of The team contains a veritable feast of international talent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a day on which a religious event or person is remembered and celebrated:",
        "examples": [
          "the Feast of St James/the Passover",
          "a Muslim feast day"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, special meal, often for many people, to celebrate someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a wedding feast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A feast is also a large meal:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a feast of fresh seafood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat a lot of good food and enjoy it very much:",
        "examples": [
          "The two of us feasted on smoked salmon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feasting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special meal with very good food or a large meal for many people:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What a feast!\" she said, surveying all the dishes on the table.",
          "a wedding feast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very enjoyable to see, hear, experience, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "visual feast Her rich colourful costumes make the show a visual feast.",
          "feast for the eyes His food is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of something to be enjoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "feast of The team contains a veritable feast of international talent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a day on which a religious event or person is remembered and celebrated:",
        "examples": [
          "the Feast of St James/the Passover",
          "a Muslim feast day"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, special meal, often for many people, to celebrate someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a wedding feast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A feast is also a large meal:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a feast of fresh seafood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat a lot of good food and enjoy it very much:",
        "examples": [
          "The two of us feasted on smoked salmon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feasts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special meal with very good food or a large meal for many people:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What a feast!\" she said, surveying all the dishes on the table.",
          "a wedding feast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very enjoyable to see, hear, experience, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "visual feast Her rich colourful costumes make the show a visual feast.",
          "feast for the eyes His food is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of something to be enjoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "feast of The team contains a veritable feast of international talent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a day on which a religious event or person is remembered and celebrated:",
        "examples": [
          "the Feast of St James/the Passover",
          "a Muslim feast day"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, special meal, often for many people, to celebrate someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a wedding feast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A feast is also a large meal:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a feast of fresh seafood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat a lot of good food and enjoy it very much:",
        "examples": [
          "The two of us feasted on smoked salmon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc. to achieve it:",
        "examples": [
          "feat of The Eiffel Tower is a remarkable feat of engineering.",
          "She performed remarkable feats of organization for the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act that shows skill, strength, or bravery:",
        "examples": [
          "a feat of unusual strength",
          "Getting the house painted was quite a feat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feather": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the many soft, light things that cover a bird's body, consisting of a long, thin, central part with material like hairs along each side:",
        "examples": [
          "peacock/ostrich feathers",
          "feather pillow I like to sleep on a firm mattress with feather pillows (= those containing feathers).",
          "ruffle its feathers The bird ruffled its feathers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn oars (= poles with flat ends used to move a boat) so that the flat parts are horizontal above the water while you prepare for the next pull",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the long, light objects that cover a bird’s body, having soft fibers along each side of a thin, stiff, central stem",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "feathered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having feathers:",
        "examples": [
          "They discovered remarkable fossils of a feathered dinosaur."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "decorated with or made using feathers:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a green suit, a feathered hat and black gloves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having threads, lines, or edges of different lengths, giving a soft appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "feathered hair The early 1980s was a time of feathered hair and pastel clothes.",
          "Instead of one harsh line, apply the paint in small, feathered strokes.",
          "The petals have feathered edges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal's body, tail, or legs) having long hairs that hang down:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog was a huge and shaggy animal with a great feathered tail.",
          "The Sheltie's legs are feathered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feathering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn oars (= poles with flat ends used to move a boat) so that the flat parts are horizontal above the water while you prepare for the next pull",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "feathers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the many soft, light things that cover a bird's body, consisting of a long, thin, central part with material like hairs along each side:",
        "examples": [
          "peacock/ostrich feathers",
          "feather pillow I like to sleep on a firm mattress with feather pillows (= those containing feathers).",
          "ruffle its feathers The bird ruffled its feathers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn oars (= poles with flat ends used to move a boat) so that the flat parts are horizontal above the water while you prepare for the next pull",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the long, light objects that cover a bird’s body, having soft fibers along each side of a thin, stiff, central stem",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "feathery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "soft or delicate, or made of many very small and delicate pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "feathery clouds/foliage/leaves",
          "feathery blond hair"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc. to achieve it:",
        "examples": [
          "feat of The Eiffel Tower is a remarkable feat of engineering.",
          "She performed remarkable feats of organization for the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act that shows skill, strength, or bravery:",
        "examples": [
          "a feat of unusual strength",
          "Getting the house painted was quite a feat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feature": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a typical quality or an important part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The town's main features are its beautiful mosque and ancient marketplace.",
          "Our latest model of phone has several new features.",
          "A unique feature of these rock shelters was that they were dry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a building or of an area of land:",
        "examples": [
          "a geographical feature",
          "This tour includes the area's best-known natural features, including the Gullfoss waterfall.",
          "The most striking feature of the house was a huge two-storey room running the entire width and height of the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of someone's face that you notice when you look at them:",
        "examples": [
          "He has wonderful strong features.",
          "regular features He has such regular (= even and attractive) features and dark brown eyes.",
          "Her eyes are her best feature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special article in a newspaper or magazine, or a part of a television or radio broadcast, that deals with a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "feature on a double-page feature on global warming"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a film that is usually 90 or more minutes long",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include someone or something as an important part:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie features James Dean as a disaffected teenager.",
          "This week's broadcast features a report on victims of domestic violence.",
          "It's an Australian company whose logo features a red kangaroo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noticeable or important characteristic or part:",
        "examples": [
          "This car has excellent safety features.",
          "She has fine, delicate features (= parts of the face)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in newspapers and magazines or on television) a special or important article or program, esp. one that gives details about something that is not part of the main news:",
        "examples": [
          "They're running a three-part feature on the city's child welfare agency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A feature is also the main movie shown in a movie program.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or advertise someone or something as the most important or most obvious part:",
        "examples": [
          "Tonight’s program features some outstanding performers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes a product, machine, or system different, and usually better, than others of a similar type:",
        "examples": [
          "The new smart phone has all the features of existing models, plus added extras.",
          "innovative design features",
          "added/additional features The wireless network consists of a standard wireless infrastructrure, plus added features such as the ability to control the allocation of bandwidth.",
          "innovative/new feature With every software update come new features to protect users, including parental controls and spam filtering.",
          "safety/security feature Several safety features, for example, airbags, seat belts, and child seats, were tested.",
          "distinctive/distinguishing feature A distinguishing feature of Mexico's industrial structure is the large proportion of small businesses vis a vis large companies.",
          "important/key feature Reliability is the key feature of all our products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include something as part of a product, machine, or system, especially something that makes it better than others of a similar type:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest software features built-in access to online messaging services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be included as part of something such as a plan, calculation, etc.; figure:",
        "examples": [
          "feature in sth Wind farms, solar power, and other sources of renewable energy must now feature in the environment policy of all responsible governments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "featured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include someone or something as an important part:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie features James Dean as a disaffected teenager.",
          "This week's broadcast features a report on victims of domestic violence.",
          "It's an Australian company whose logo features a red kangaroo."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "features": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a typical quality or an important part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The town's main features are its beautiful mosque and ancient marketplace.",
          "Our latest model of phone has several new features.",
          "A unique feature of these rock shelters was that they were dry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a building or of an area of land:",
        "examples": [
          "a geographical feature",
          "This tour includes the area's best-known natural features, including the Gullfoss waterfall.",
          "The most striking feature of the house was a huge two-storey room running the entire width and height of the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of someone's face that you notice when you look at them:",
        "examples": [
          "He has wonderful strong features.",
          "regular features He has such regular (= even and attractive) features and dark brown eyes.",
          "Her eyes are her best feature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special article in a newspaper or magazine, or a part of a television or radio broadcast, that deals with a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "feature on a double-page feature on global warming"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a film that is usually 90 or more minutes long",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include someone or something as an important part:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie features James Dean as a disaffected teenager.",
          "This week's broadcast features a report on victims of domestic violence.",
          "It's an Australian company whose logo features a red kangaroo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noticeable or important characteristic or part:",
        "examples": [
          "This car has excellent safety features.",
          "She has fine, delicate features (= parts of the face)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in newspapers and magazines or on television) a special or important article or program, esp. one that gives details about something that is not part of the main news:",
        "examples": [
          "They're running a three-part feature on the city's child welfare agency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A feature is also the main movie shown in a movie program.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or advertise someone or something as the most important or most obvious part:",
        "examples": [
          "Tonight’s program features some outstanding performers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes a product, machine, or system different, and usually better, than others of a similar type:",
        "examples": [
          "The new smart phone has all the features of existing models, plus added extras.",
          "innovative design features",
          "added/additional features The wireless network consists of a standard wireless infrastructrure, plus added features such as the ability to control the allocation of bandwidth.",
          "innovative/new feature With every software update come new features to protect users, including parental controls and spam filtering.",
          "safety/security feature Several safety features, for example, airbags, seat belts, and child seats, were tested.",
          "distinctive/distinguishing feature A distinguishing feature of Mexico's industrial structure is the large proportion of small businesses vis a vis large companies.",
          "important/key feature Reliability is the key feature of all our products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include something as part of a product, machine, or system, especially something that makes it better than others of a similar type:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest software features built-in access to online messaging services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be included as part of something such as a plan, calculation, etc.; figure:",
        "examples": [
          "feature in sth Wind farms, solar power, and other sources of renewable energy must now feature in the environment policy of all responsible governments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "featuring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include someone or something as an important part:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie features James Dean as a disaffected teenager.",
          "This week's broadcast features a report on victims of domestic violence.",
          "It's an Australian company whose logo features a red kangaroo."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "february": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the second month of the year, after January and before March:",
        "examples": [
          "in February Construction is expected to start in February.",
          "I was born on 5 February.",
          "last February We moved house last February."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the second month of the year, after January and before March",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fecal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "feces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "solid waste excreted from the body of a human or animal through the bowels",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "feckless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "weak in character and lacking determination:",
        "examples": [
          "He was portrayed as a feckless drunk."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the police or someone in authority) to catch someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Run or we'll get fedded.",
          "I got fedded for using my phone in class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a police officer who works for the F.B.I., or an officer who represents the central government:",
        "examples": [
          "The Feds completely screwed up the arrest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a police officer:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's go, there's too many feds around here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of feed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "William Poole, a former president and chief executive of the Fed in St Louis, retired after ten years of service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Wall Street dropped 143 points, but recovered to 75 down ahead of the Fed's decision on interest rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "A crisis in the property market and a mixed economic outlook could put the Fed in a difficult position as it considers what action to take in the months ahead."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "federal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the central government, and not to the government of a region, of some countries such as the US:",
        "examples": [
          "the federal government",
          "a federal agency/employee"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A federal system of government consists of a group of regions that are controlled by a central government.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or connected with the central government of some countries:",
        "examples": [
          "the federal government",
          "Federal law regulates trade with other countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a central government, not a state or local government:",
        "examples": [
          "The state contributes 30% and the federal government 70% of the cost of the plan.",
          "She was charged in federal court with possessing unauthorized credit-card numbers.",
          "The employee then contacted federal agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services.",
          "He helped secure $100 million in federal funding to rebuild the department's infrastructure.",
          "A proposed Senate bill would raise the federal tax on cigarettes by 61 cents per pack.",
          "federal laws/regulations/legislation",
          "federal grants"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or relating to a system of government, especially in the US, where all the states in the country have some control over their own activities, but where central government has the main responsibility for making important decisions and laws:",
        "examples": [
          "They have been in government for 45 of the 51 years of the German federal republic.",
          "Many Americans will protest that such local variation lies at the heart of a federal system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "federation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of organizations, countries, regions, etc. that have joined together to form a larger organization or government:",
        "examples": [
          "the Russian federation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of forming a federation:",
        "examples": [
          "The federation of the six original Australian states took place in 1901.",
          "He's against European federation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of organizations, states, etc., that have united to form a larger organization or government:",
        "examples": [
          "Canada is a federation of provinces and territories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of organizations, regions, countries, etc. that have joined together to form a larger organization or government:",
        "examples": [
          "a federation of states/companies/trade unions, etc. The United States is a federation of 50 individual states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of forming a federation:",
        "examples": [
          "He's against European federation.",
          "the federation of states/companies/trade unions, etc. The federation of the six original Australian states took place in 1901."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "federal officers or officials:",
        "examples": [
          "The feds worked with local police on the case."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money paid for a particular piece of work or for a particular right or service:",
        "examples": [
          "legal fees",
          "university fees",
          "an entrance/registration fee",
          "We couldn't pay the lawyer's fee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money charged for a service or for the use of something:",
        "examples": [
          "an admission fee",
          "The doctor’s usual fee is $125."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money paid for a particular piece of work or for a particular right or service:",
        "examples": [
          "agree/charge/collect, etc. a fee He's good, but he charges huge fees.",
          "a fee of £50/$20 million/100 euros, etc. The two clubs agreed a fee of £50 million for the player.",
          "pay £1000/$20,000/90 euros, etc. in fees The airline paid $130 million in fees to advisers.",
          "cut/increase/put up, etc. fees The bank has cut its admin fees to attract new customers.",
          "fee on sth The credit-card company collects a fee on every transaction.",
          "fee for (doing) sth Some banks charge a fee for using other banks' cash machines.",
          "An agency will advise you for a fee.",
          "annual/monthly fees",
          "administrative/consulting/legal, etc. fees"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feeble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "weak and without energy, strength, or power:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a feeble, helpless old man.",
          "The little lamp gave only a feeble light.",
          "Opposition to the plan was rather feeble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not effective or good:",
        "examples": [
          "a feeble joke/excuse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "weak:",
        "examples": [
          "a feeble joke",
          "He’s pretty feeble, and has to use a cane to get around."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feebly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a weak way, without energy, strength, or power:",
        "examples": [
          "He lifted his hands feebly.",
          "The ball hopped feebly toward the goal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not effective or good:",
        "examples": [
          "\"It's nice!\" said Henry feebly.",
          "I objected, but only feebly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give food to a person, group, or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "I usually feed the neighbour's cat while she's away.",
          "Let's feed the kids first and have our dinner after.",
          "[ + two objects ] Do you feed your chickens corn?",
          "feed someone/something on something If you feed your dog on biscuits, it's not surprising he's so fat.",
          "feed something to someone/something The kids love feeding bread to the ducks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a baby or animal feeds, it eats or drinks milk:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby only feeds once a night at the moment, thank goodness.",
          "feed yourself Most babies can feed themselves by the time they're a year old."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be enough food for a group of people or animals:",
        "examples": [
          "This amount of pasta won't feed ten people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce or supply enough food for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "feed itself If agriculture was more of a priority, the country would easily be able to feed itself.",
          "Feed the world/starving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a plant substances that will help it grow:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to feed the tomatoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply something to a person or thing, or put something into a machine or system, especially in a regular or continuous way:",
        "examples": [
          "be fed into The vegetables are fed into the machine at this end.",
          "be fed to The images are fed over satellite networks to broadcasters throughout the world.",
          "[ + two objects ] A member of staff had been feeding the newspaper information/feeding information to the newspaper.",
          "feed into Several small streams feed into (= join) the river near here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put fuel on or inside something that burns, to keep it burning:",
        "examples": [
          "Remember to feed the fire while I'm out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports, to pass the ball or the puck to another player in your team, especially so that they can score:",
        "examples": [
          "He fed the ball to Kanoute on the edge of the area.",
          "He fed a perfect pass to Bennett, who scored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a baby has something to eat or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby had a feed an hour ago, so she can't be hungry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food eaten by animals that are not kept as pets:",
        "examples": [
          "cattle/animal feed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large meal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a machine through which it is supplied with fuel or with something else that it needs:",
        "examples": [
          "the car's oil feed",
          "the printer's paper feed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a web page, screen, etc. that updates (= changes) often to show the latest information:",
        "examples": [
          "Your Twitter feed refreshes automatically to show new tweets.",
          "A live video feed enables the \"driver\" to operate the vehicle remotely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports, an action of passing the ball or the puck from one player to another in the same team, especially so that they can score:",
        "examples": [
          "They dominated possession in the first half and Ellis scored off a beautiful feed from Hall.",
          "He scored the first basket on a fast-break feed from Collins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give food to a person or animal, or of an animal to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We fed the kids some leftovers.",
          "[ I ] The cows were feeding in the pasture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you feed a plant, you give it substances that help it grow.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply something, esp. regularly or continuously:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to keep feeding quarters into the parking meter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone feeds you information, that person tells you things that may not be completely true:",
        "examples": [
          "They fed him a line about how important this work is to our country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food for animals, esp. animals that are not kept as pets:",
        "examples": [
          "chicken feed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give food to a person, group, or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "These microwave meals feed two people.",
          "If agriculture were given priority, the country would soon be able to feed itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat something:",
        "examples": [
          "feed on sth The beef cattle feed on grass and soya meal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply something to a person or thing, or put something into a machine or system, especially in a regular or continuous way:",
        "examples": [
          "Air is carried through a series of pipes to feed the furnace.",
          "feed sth to sb/sth The new system feeds daily updates to sales teams.",
          "feed sth into sth The data is fed into a computer and analysed.",
          "feed into sth A rise in oil prices will feed into the economy and cause general inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food eaten by farm animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The potato waste is used for cattle feed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a machine through which it is supplied with fuel or with something else that it needs:",
        "examples": [
          "The printer has three paper feeds.",
          "the car's oil feed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": [
          "If you have a website, blog, audio/video content, or even photos, you can offer a feed of your content as an option."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feedback": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "information or statements of opinion about something, such as a new product, that can tell you if it is successful or liked:",
        "examples": [
          "have feedback from Have you had any feedback from customers about the new soap?",
          "positive/negative feedback"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sudden, high, unpleasant noise sometimes produced by an amplifier when sound it produces is put back into it:",
        "examples": [
          "Jimi Hendrix loved to fling his guitar around to get weird and wonderful sounds from the feedback."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the return back into a machine or system of part of what it produces, especially to improve what is produced:",
        "examples": [
          "feedback from Feedback from the sensors ensures that the car engine runs smoothly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "reaction to a process or activity, or the information obtained from such a reaction:",
        "examples": [
          "positive/negative feedback",
          "We’re hoping to get feedback on how well the program is working."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information about something such as a new product or someone's work, that provides an idea of whether people like it or whether it is good:",
        "examples": [
          "have feedback (from sb) Have you had any feedback from customers about the new soap?",
          "give sb feedback (on/about sth) The client has given us some feedback on the design.",
          "positive/negative feedback",
          "a feedback form/questionnaire/survey"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feeder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something that leads to or supplies a larger thing of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "a feeder road",
          "a feeder school"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a baby or animal that eats in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "a messy/slow feeder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container for giving food to animals:",
        "examples": [
          "a bird feeder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bib for a young child",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization, system, etc. that supplies a larger organization, system, etc. with something:",
        "examples": [
          "The small regional airlines act as feeders, carrying passengers to the major airports served by international airlines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feeders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something that leads to or supplies a larger thing of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "a feeder road",
          "a feeder school"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a baby or animal that eats in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "a messy/slow feeder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container for giving food to animals:",
        "examples": [
          "a bird feeder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bib for a young child",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization, system, etc. that supplies a larger organization, system, etc. with something:",
        "examples": [
          "The small regional airlines act as feeders, carrying passengers to the major airports served by international airlines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feeding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a baby has something to eat or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "Night feedings can be exhausting for new parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a baby’s or animal’s meal:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a midnight feeding, then sleeps until morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feeds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give food to a person, group, or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "I usually feed the neighbour's cat while she's away.",
          "Let's feed the kids first and have our dinner after.",
          "[ + two objects ] Do you feed your chickens corn?",
          "feed someone/something on something If you feed your dog on biscuits, it's not surprising he's so fat.",
          "feed something to someone/something The kids love feeding bread to the ducks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a baby or animal feeds, it eats or drinks milk:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby only feeds once a night at the moment, thank goodness.",
          "feed yourself Most babies can feed themselves by the time they're a year old."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be enough food for a group of people or animals:",
        "examples": [
          "This amount of pasta won't feed ten people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce or supply enough food for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "feed itself If agriculture was more of a priority, the country would easily be able to feed itself.",
          "Feed the world/starving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a plant substances that will help it grow:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to feed the tomatoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply something to a person or thing, or put something into a machine or system, especially in a regular or continuous way:",
        "examples": [
          "be fed into The vegetables are fed into the machine at this end.",
          "be fed to The images are fed over satellite networks to broadcasters throughout the world.",
          "[ + two objects ] A member of staff had been feeding the newspaper information/feeding information to the newspaper.",
          "feed into Several small streams feed into (= join) the river near here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put fuel on or inside something that burns, to keep it burning:",
        "examples": [
          "Remember to feed the fire while I'm out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports, to pass the ball or the puck to another player in your team, especially so that they can score:",
        "examples": [
          "He fed the ball to Kanoute on the edge of the area.",
          "He fed a perfect pass to Bennett, who scored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a baby has something to eat or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby had a feed an hour ago, so she can't be hungry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food eaten by animals that are not kept as pets:",
        "examples": [
          "cattle/animal feed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large meal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a machine through which it is supplied with fuel or with something else that it needs:",
        "examples": [
          "the car's oil feed",
          "the printer's paper feed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a web page, screen, etc. that updates (= changes) often to show the latest information:",
        "examples": [
          "Your Twitter feed refreshes automatically to show new tweets.",
          "A live video feed enables the \"driver\" to operate the vehicle remotely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports, an action of passing the ball or the puck from one player to another in the same team, especially so that they can score:",
        "examples": [
          "They dominated possession in the first half and Ellis scored off a beautiful feed from Hall.",
          "He scored the first basket on a fast-break feed from Collins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give food to a person or animal, or of an animal to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We fed the kids some leftovers.",
          "[ I ] The cows were feeding in the pasture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you feed a plant, you give it substances that help it grow.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply something, esp. regularly or continuously:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to keep feeding quarters into the parking meter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone feeds you information, that person tells you things that may not be completely true:",
        "examples": [
          "They fed him a line about how important this work is to our country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food for animals, esp. animals that are not kept as pets:",
        "examples": [
          "chicken feed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give food to a person, group, or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "These microwave meals feed two people.",
          "If agriculture were given priority, the country would soon be able to feed itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat something:",
        "examples": [
          "feed on sth The beef cattle feed on grass and soya meal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply something to a person or thing, or put something into a machine or system, especially in a regular or continuous way:",
        "examples": [
          "Air is carried through a series of pipes to feed the furnace.",
          "feed sth to sb/sth The new system feeds daily updates to sales teams.",
          "feed sth into sth The data is fed into a computer and analysed.",
          "feed into sth A rise in oil prices will feed into the economy and cause general inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food eaten by farm animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The potato waste is used for cattle feed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a machine through which it is supplied with fuel or with something else that it needs:",
        "examples": [
          "The printer has three paper feeds.",
          "the car's oil feed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": [
          "If you have a website, blog, audio/video content, or even photos, you can offer a feed of your content as an option."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feeling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of feeling something physical:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a tingling feeling in my fingers.",
          "I've got this strange feeling in my stomach.",
          "My toes were so cold that I'd lost all feeling in them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "feeling of The feeling of loneliness suddenly overwhelmed him.",
          "There's a feeling of dissatisfaction with the government.",
          "[ + that ] I got the feeling that I was not welcome.",
          "Her performance seemed to me completely lacking in feeling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emotions, especially those influenced by other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people say that dogs have feelings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "My feeling is that we had better act quickly or it will be too late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a physical or emotional experience or awareness:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] My toes were so cold that I lost all feeling in them.",
          "[ C ] I have a feeling that I’m not welcome."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your feelings are your awareness of the way you should be treated, esp. when you are treated rudely:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] He doesn’t mean to hurt your feelings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion or belief:",
        "examples": [
          "My feeling is that we should wait until they come back.",
          "He has strong feelings about environmental issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you feel with your body or mind:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a funny feeling in my stomach before my interview.",
          "The redundancies created bad feeling between the new manager and the remaining staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion or thought about something:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a feeling that they will accept our offer.",
          "I get the feeling that staff aren't happy with the pay offer.",
          "My gut feeling is that we are launching this product too late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the character of a place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The simple, clean design of the furniture conveys a sophisticated feeling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feelings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "emotions, especially those influenced by other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people say that dogs have feelings.",
          "spare someone’s feelings I wanted to spare his feelings (= not to upset him), so I didn't tell him what she'd said about him.",
          "He tried to smother his feelings and carry on with his work.",
          "Complex emotions and intense feelings gave their performances an edgy energy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to experience something physical or emotional:",
        "examples": [
          "\"How are you feeling?\" \"Not too bad, but I've still got a slight headache.\"",
          "How would you feel about moving to a different city?",
          "He's still feeling a little weak after his operation.",
          "My eyes feel really sore.",
          "I never feel safe when Richard is driving.",
          "Never in her life had she felt so happy.",
          "My suitcase began to feel really heavy after a while.",
          "I felt like (= thought that I was) a complete idiot/such a fool.",
          "She felt his hot breath on her neck.",
          "[ + obj + -ing verb  ] I could feel the sweat trickling down my back.",
          "By midday, we were really feeling (= suffering from) the heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a wish for something, or to want to do something, at a particular moment:",
        "examples": [
          "I feel like (going for) a swim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want to do something that you do not do:",
        "examples": [
          "He was so rude I felt like slapping his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get cold quicker and more often than most people:",
        "examples": [
          "As you get older, you tend to feel the cold more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not feel any pain:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Did it hurt?\" \"Not at all - I didn't feel a thing.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular opinion about or attitude towards something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I feel (that) I should be doing more to help her.",
          "[ (+ to be) + adj ] He had always felt himself (to be) inferior to his brothers.",
          "Do you feel very strongly (= have strong opinions) about this?",
          "I feel certain I'm right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch something in order to discover something about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] Just feel how cold my hands are!",
          "He gently felt the softness of the baby's cheek.",
          "feel around for I was feeling around (= searching with my hand) in my bag for the keys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something feels:",
        "examples": [
          "She loved the feel of silk against her skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of touching something:",
        "examples": [
          "have a feel Is that shirt silk? Ooh, let me have a feel!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the character of a place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "feel to I like the decoration - it's got a Spanish feel to it.",
          "a feel of There was a feel of mystery about the place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural understanding or ability, especially in a subject or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a real feel for language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn how to do something, usually a new activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Once you get the feel of it, using a mouse is easy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get to know a place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "We were there for such a short time, we didn't really get the feel of (= get to know) the place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience or be aware of something emotional or physical:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] \"How are you feeling?\" \"Oh, I don’t feel very good.\"",
          "[ L ] She said she didn’t want anyone to feel sorry for her.",
          "[ L ] I feel comfortable with you, Nick.",
          "[ L ] He felt compelled to report the incident.",
          "[ T ] When the anesthesia wore off, I felt a lot of pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch, esp. with the fingers, in order to examine something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Feel the softness of the baby’s skin.",
          "[ I ] She felt around (= searched with her hands) for the light switch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have as an opinion or belief:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] I feel (that) I should be doing more to help her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an understanding or natural ability:",
        "examples": [
          "Marcia has a good feel for this kind of work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something feels:",
        "examples": [
          "I love the feel of silk against my skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience something physical or emotional:",
        "examples": [
          "Steve's not feeling well so he's not in the office today.",
          "We want our employees to feel good about coming to work.",
          "In some companies, workers feel pressure to work long hours.",
          "How would you feel about speaking at the conference?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "feel (that) I feel that it's time to make some changes.",
          "feel certain (that) I feel certain I'm right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone tells you to feel free to do something, they mean that you can do it if you want to:",
        "examples": [
          "feel free to do sth Feel free to email or call if you need more details."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have problems with money because the things you need are too expensive or because your income has been reduced :",
        "examples": [
          "As oil prices rise, manufacturers are starting to feel the pinch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a strong opinion about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The logo is not something we feel strongly about."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something feels:",
        "examples": [
          "We want our restaurants to have a homely feel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an understanding of something, especially one that you get by experiencing something rather than learning about it:",
        "examples": [
          "We are putting people on the ground to ensure that we are the first to get a feel for what the consumer wants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn how to do something, usually a new activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Once she got the feel of the business, she quickly established a reputation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money paid for a particular piece of work or for a particular right or service:",
        "examples": [
          "legal fees",
          "university fees",
          "an entrance/registration fee",
          "We couldn't pay the lawyer's fee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money charged for a service or for the use of something:",
        "examples": [
          "an admission fee",
          "The doctor’s usual fee is $125."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money paid for a particular piece of work or for a particular right or service:",
        "examples": [
          "agree/charge/collect, etc. a fee He's good, but he charges huge fees.",
          "a fee of £50/$20 million/100 euros, etc. The two clubs agreed a fee of £50 million for the player.",
          "pay £1000/$20,000/90 euros, etc. in fees The airline paid $130 million in fees to advisers.",
          "cut/increase/put up, etc. fees The bank has cut its admin fees to attract new customers.",
          "fee on sth The credit-card company collects a fee on every transaction.",
          "fee for (doing) sth Some banks charge a fee for using other banks' cash machines.",
          "An agency will advise you for a fee.",
          "annual/monthly fees",
          "administrative/consulting/legal, etc. fees"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "pl of foot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "feign": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pretend to have a particular feeling, problem, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "You know how everyone feigns surprise when you tell them how old you are.",
          "The prosecution claimed that the defendant had feigned the injury.",
          "She responded to his remarks with feigned amusement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend to have a feeling or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "He feigned sickness so he wouldn’t have to go to school."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pretend to move, or to make a move, in a particular direction in order to deceive an opponent, especially in sports such as football or boxing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Callas feinted to pass the ball and then shot it into the net.",
          "He feinted a shot to the left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action in which someone pretends to move, or makes a move, in a particular direction in order to deceive an opponent, especially in sports such as football or boxing:",
        "examples": [
          "He produced a brilliant feint, passed two defenders, and smashed the ball into the net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action taken in order to deceive someone about what you intend to do, for example in war or politics:",
        "examples": [
          "During the advance, the French had been kept unsure of Marlborough's destination by feints.",
          "US officials now dismiss his visit as just another feint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or movement intended to take attention away from something else:",
        "examples": [
          "We had been kept unsure of his plans by feints."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feisty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "active, forceful, and full of determination:",
        "examples": [
          "a feisty lady",
          "He launched a feisty attack on the government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "active, forceful, and determined:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a feisty kid who is not afraid to challenge authority."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "felicity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happiness, luck, or a condition that produces positive results:",
        "examples": [
          "the dubious felicity of marriage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that words or remarks are suitable and express what was intended:",
        "examples": [
          "As a songwriter, he combined great linguistic felicity with an ear for a tune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or remark that is suitable or right and expresses well the intended thought or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "Her article contained one or two verbal felicities that will stay in my mind for years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the cat family:",
        "examples": [
          "feline leukaemia"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "appearing or behaving like a cat:",
        "examples": [
          "She had pretty, almost feline features."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the cat family:",
        "examples": [
          "a wildlife park with tigers and various other felines"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or like an animal of the cat family",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fell": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut down a tree:",
        "examples": [
          "A great number of trees were felled to provide space for grazing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to knock someone down, especially in sports:",
        "examples": [
          "He eventually felled his opponent with a punch to the head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hill or other area of high land, especially in northwest England",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "evil or cruel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to fells (= hills):",
        "examples": [
          "We went fell walking last weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of fall",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut down a tree:",
        "examples": [
          "He decided the diseased trees had to be felled.",
          "fig. He was felled (= killed) by a heart attack."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fella": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man:",
        "examples": [
          "There were a couple of fellas leaning up by the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male sexual partner or boyfriend:",
        "examples": [
          "Was she with her fella?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(spelled the way it is often spoken) fellow :",
        "examples": [
          "Where did you meet this fella?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fellas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man:",
        "examples": [
          "There were a couple of fellas leaning up by the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male sexual partner or boyfriend:",
        "examples": [
          "Was she with her fella?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(spelled the way it is often spoken) fellow :",
        "examples": [
          "Where did you meet this fella?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fellatio": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sexual activity of sucking or moving the tongue across the penis in order to give pleasure and excitement",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "felled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut down a tree:",
        "examples": [
          "A great number of trees were felled to provide space for grazing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to knock someone down, especially in sports:",
        "examples": [
          "He eventually felled his opponent with a punch to the head."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "another spelling of fella",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fellow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same situation as you:",
        "examples": [
          "She introduced me to some of her fellow students.",
          "Our fellow travellers were mostly Spanish-speaking tourists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man, used especially in the past by people in a higher social class:",
        "examples": [
          "He seemed like a decent fellow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of teachers of high rank at a particular college or university or of particular academic societies:",
        "examples": [
          "Georgia's a fellow of Clare College, Cambridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of an official organization for a particular subject or job:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a graduate student who has a fellowship at a university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a big fellow with broad shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of some groups that you must have special training to join:",
        "examples": [
          "Dr. Rodriguez is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a teacher or student who has a fellowship at a university:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a fellow at Harvard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used of people or a person with whom you share something, esp. the same kind of job, interest, or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "She introduced me to a few of her fellow students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same situation as you:",
        "examples": [
          "A member of staff was sacked for stealing from fellow employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of an official organization for a particular subject or job:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.",
          "a research fellow at the Institute for Fiscal Studies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of high-ranking teachers at a particular college or university or of a particular educational society:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a fellow of All Souls College, Oxford."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fellows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same situation as you:",
        "examples": [
          "She introduced me to some of her fellow students.",
          "Our fellow travellers were mostly Spanish-speaking tourists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man, used especially in the past by people in a higher social class:",
        "examples": [
          "He seemed like a decent fellow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of teachers of high rank at a particular college or university or of particular academic societies:",
        "examples": [
          "Georgia's a fellow of Clare College, Cambridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of an official organization for a particular subject or job:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a graduate student who has a fellowship at a university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a big fellow with broad shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of some groups that you must have special training to join:",
        "examples": [
          "Dr. Rodriguez is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a teacher or student who has a fellowship at a university:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a fellow at Harvard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used of people or a person with whom you share something, esp. the same kind of job, interest, or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "She introduced me to a few of her fellow students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same situation as you:",
        "examples": [
          "A member of staff was sacked for stealing from fellow employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of an official organization for a particular subject or job:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.",
          "a research fellow at the Institute for Fiscal Studies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of high-ranking teachers at a particular college or university or of a particular educational society:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a fellow of All Souls College, Oxford."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fellowship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or an organization with the same purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the National Schizophrenia Fellowship",
          "the American Fellowship of Reconciliation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly feeling that exists between people who have a shared interest or are doing something as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "He enjoyed the fellowship of other actors in the company.",
          "Christian fellowship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of a fellow (= a teacher of high rank at a college):",
        "examples": [
          "He was awarded a fellowship at the college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is given to someone, especially a postgraduate (= someone studying for a degree at a more advanced level than a first degree), to allow them to study a subject at an advanced level:",
        "examples": [
          "PhDs can be expensive, unless you get a fellowship.",
          "research fellowship She's applied for a research fellowship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money for teaching or study given to a student studying for an advanced degree, or a position at a university paid for in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "She applied for a fellowship to continue her studies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people with the same purpose, experience, or interest, or a formal organization of these people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the Artists’ Fellowship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fellowship is also a friendly feeling that exists between people who have a shared interest or who do something as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I like the game, and I enjoy the fellowship of the guys on the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of a fellow at a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "He was elected to an honorary fellowship at St John's College."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is given to postgraduate students to allow them to study a subject at an advanced level:",
        "examples": [
          "be awarded a fellowship She was awarded a $60,000-a-year fellowship at the Duggan Institute for Global Health.",
          "apply for a fellowship He has applied for a research fellowship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people with the same interests or area of work:",
        "examples": [
          "She is one of a small fellowship of showbusiness consultants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "felon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is guilty of a serious crime",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is guilty of a serious crime:",
        "examples": [
          "a convicted felon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has committed a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "felonies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an example of) serious crime that can be punished by one or more years in prison:",
        "examples": [
          "a felony charge",
          "He was convicted of a felony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious crime that can be punished by more than one year in prison:",
        "examples": [
          "Robbery is a felony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "serious crime which can be punished by one or more years in prison:",
        "examples": [
          "He was arrested on suspicion of planning to commit a felony.",
          "She was convicted of felony."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "felons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is guilty of a serious crime",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is guilty of a serious crime:",
        "examples": [
          "a convicted felon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has committed a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "felony": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an example of) serious crime that can be punished by one or more years in prison:",
        "examples": [
          "a felony charge",
          "He was convicted of a felony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious crime that can be punished by more than one year in prison:",
        "examples": [
          "Robbery is a felony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "serious crime which can be punished by one or more years in prison:",
        "examples": [
          "He was arrested on suspicion of planning to commit a felony.",
          "She was convicted of felony."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "felt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make wool or other cloth into felt (= a thick, soft cloth made from a mass of fibres) by rolling and pressing it and using hot water or a special needle:",
        "examples": [
          "I just finished felting a pair of mittens for the winter.",
          "a pile of felted blankets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of thick, soft cloth made from a pressed mass of wool or other fibres:",
        "examples": [
          "a felt hat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of feel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick cloth made from a pressed mass of wool, hair, or fur:",
        "examples": [
          "a felt hat"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fema": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Federal Emergency Management Agency: a US government organization that is part of the Department of Homeland Security and that organizes help for people when there is an emergency, for example a natural disaster",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "female": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to women or girls:",
        "examples": [
          "She was voted the best female vocalist.",
          "She was the school's first trans female athlete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the sex that can give birth to young or produce eggs:",
        "examples": [
          "Female lions do not have manes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to a plant, or part of a plant, that produces flowers that will later develop into fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "When planting cherry trees, you must plant a male tree and a female tree if you want to harvest any fruit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a piece of equipment that has a hole or space into which another part can be fitted:",
        "examples": [
          "a female plug/connector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The kitten was actually a female, not a male."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a woman or girl, or used to refer to any person whose sex is female:",
        "examples": [
          "The study participants included 350 males and 250 females."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the sex that can produce eggs and give birth to young:",
        "examples": [
          "There are now more opportunities for female (= women) athletes in universities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In plants and flowers, female refers to a plant which produces flowers that will later develop into fruit.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of females competing in college sports has increased."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to women:",
        "examples": [
          "The percentage of female managers in industry has doubled in five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a piece of equipment that has a hole or space into which another part can be fitted:",
        "examples": [
          "a female plug/connector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman or girl:",
        "examples": [
          "The magazine is aimed at 18–25-year-old females.",
          "The number of female-owned firms is growing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "females": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to women or girls:",
        "examples": [
          "She was voted the best female vocalist.",
          "She was the school's first trans female athlete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the sex that can give birth to young or produce eggs:",
        "examples": [
          "Female lions do not have manes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to a plant, or part of a plant, that produces flowers that will later develop into fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "When planting cherry trees, you must plant a male tree and a female tree if you want to harvest any fruit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a piece of equipment that has a hole or space into which another part can be fitted:",
        "examples": [
          "a female plug/connector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The kitten was actually a female, not a male."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a woman or girl, or used to refer to any person whose sex is female:",
        "examples": [
          "The study participants included 350 males and 250 females."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the sex that can produce eggs and give birth to young:",
        "examples": [
          "There are now more opportunities for female (= women) athletes in universities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In plants and flowers, female refers to a plant which produces flowers that will later develop into fruit.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of females competing in college sports has increased."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to women:",
        "examples": [
          "The percentage of female managers in industry has doubled in five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a piece of equipment that has a hole or space into which another part can be fitted:",
        "examples": [
          "a female plug/connector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman or girl:",
        "examples": [
          "The magazine is aimed at 18–25-year-old females.",
          "The number of female-owned firms is growing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feminine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having characteristics that are traditionally thought to be typical of or suitable for a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "With his long dark eyelashes, he looked almost feminine.",
          "The current style in evening wear is soft, romantic, and feminine.",
          "Her clothes are always very feminine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to the group of nouns that, in some languages, are not masculine or neuter:",
        "examples": [
          "In French, \"table\" is feminine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a particular form of a noun in English, such as \"actress\", that refers only to a female person. These feminine forms are now being used less often.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having qualities traditionally considered to be suitable for a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "Even with the tailored look of a suit, sometimes I like to have something that’s just a little feminine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being a noun or pronoun of a type that refers to females, or in some other languages, being a noun of a type that refers to things considered as female",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "femininity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact or quality of having characteristics that are traditionally thought to be typical of or suitable for a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "Long hair was traditionally regarded as a sign of femininity.",
          "The flowers and cream lace of the dress indicate femininity and delicacy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feminism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the belief that women should be allowed the same rights, power, and opportunities as men and be treated in the same way, or the set of activities intended to achieve this state:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a lifelong commitment to feminism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organized effort to give women the same economic, social, and political rights as men",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "feminist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes in feminism, and tries to achieve change that helps women to get equal opportunities and treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "All her life she was an ardent feminist.",
          "a radical feminist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to feminism:",
        "examples": [
          "the feminist movement",
          "feminist issues/literature"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "femoral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the femur (= the long bone in the upper part of the leg):",
        "examples": [
          "The stent is inserted into a femoral artery through an incision in the groin.",
          "a femoral fracture/nerve/vein"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "femur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the long bone in the upper part of the leg",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a structure that divides two areas of land, similar to a wall but made of wood or wire and supported with posts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys and sells stolen goods",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight as a sport with a long, thin sword",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure of wood or wire forming a wall around a house or a piece of land, often to keep people or animals from coming in or going out:",
        "examples": [
          "He put up a fence to keep his dog in the backyard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys and sells stolen goods",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take part in the sport of attacking and defending with a weapon having a long blade",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a fence around a house or a piece of land:",
        "examples": [
          "The area is fenced on three sides but not along the highway."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fences": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a structure that divides two areas of land, similar to a wall but made of wood or wire and supported with posts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys and sells stolen goods",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight as a sport with a long, thin sword",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure of wood or wire forming a wall around a house or a piece of land, often to keep people or animals from coming in or going out:",
        "examples": [
          "He put up a fence to keep his dog in the backyard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys and sells stolen goods",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take part in the sport of attacking and defending with a weapon having a long blade",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a fence around a house or a piece of land:",
        "examples": [
          "The area is fenced on three sides but not along the highway."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fencing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "fences, or the materials used to make fences:",
        "examples": [
          "wire/wooden fencing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport of fighting with long, thin swords:",
        "examples": [
          "a fencing tournament/mask",
          "I did a little bit of fencing while I was at college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport of attacking and defending with a weapon having a long blade",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take care of and provide for yourself without depending on anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The corporation will no longer receive a government subsidy, and must fend for itself financially."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fender": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a low metal frame around an open fireplace that stops the coal or wood from falling out",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the four parts at the side of a car that go over the wheels:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a dent in the left fender."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved piece of metal or plastic above the wheels of a bicycle or motorcycle that prevents dirt from getting on the rider",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a car or other vehicle that covers and protects the wheels",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take care of and provide for yourself without depending on anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Now that the children are old enough to fend for themselves, we can go away on holiday by ourselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take care of and provide for yourself, without depending on anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The strike left a million commuters to fend for themselves in getting to work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fentanyl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug used to reduce severe pain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "feral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing in a wild state, especially describing an animal that was previously kept by people:",
        "examples": [
          "feral dogs/cats"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fermented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If food or drink ferments or if you ferment it, it goes through a chemical change because of the action of yeast or bacteria, which may cause it to produce bubbles or heat, or turn sugars in it into alcohol. :",
        "examples": [
          "You make wine by leaving grape juice to ferment until all the sugar has turned to alcohol.",
          "Sauerkraut and kimchi are both essentially fermented cabbage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ferns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a green plant with long stems, leaves like feathers, and no flowers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a green plant with long stems, wide, thin leaves, and no flowers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ferocious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "frightening and violent:",
        "examples": [
          "a ferocious dog",
          "a ferocious battle",
          "She's got a ferocious (= very bad) temper.",
          "The president came in for some ferocious criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fierce and violent:",
        "examples": [
          "ferocious wild dogs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ferocity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being frightening and violent:",
        "examples": [
          "The ferocity of the attack shocked a lot of people.",
          "The hurricane hit with terrible ferocity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ferret": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, yellowish-white animal with a long body, bred for hunting rabbits and other small animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search for something by moving things around with your hands, especially in a drawer, bag, or other closed space:",
        "examples": [
          "ferret around I was just ferreting around in my drawer for my passport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search for something or someone, by looking in many places or asking many questions:",
        "examples": [
          "After a bit of ferreting, I managed to find his address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of weasel (= small animal with a long, thin body) that usually has black feet and black fur around its eyes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ferries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a boat or ship for taking passengers and often vehicles across an area of water, especially as a regular service:",
        "examples": [
          "a car ferry",
          "by ferry We're going to the Channel Islands by ferry.",
          "on the ferry They came over on the ferry from Ireland.",
          "take the ferry We took the ferry to Calais."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport people or goods in a vehicle, especially regularly and often:",
        "examples": [
          "ferry someone/something around I spend most of my time ferrying the children around.",
          "The ships ferried rice, coal, and silk to consumers in Europe.",
          "She was ferried between three hospitals following major surgery because no bed could be found for her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boat or ship for taking passengers and often vehicles across an area of water, esp. as a regular service:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s no bridge around here, but you can take a ferry across the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport someone or something repeatedly or regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "As parents, we seem to spend most of our time ferrying the kids to and from their friends’ homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boat or ship for taking passengers and often vehicles across an area of water, especially as a regular service:",
        "examples": [
          "Competition from the Channel Tunnel is making life hard for the ferries.",
          "Gale-force winds have cut ferry services.",
          "ferry companies/operators"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ferry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a boat or ship for taking passengers and often vehicles across an area of water, especially as a regular service:",
        "examples": [
          "a car ferry",
          "by ferry We're going to the Channel Islands by ferry.",
          "on the ferry They came over on the ferry from Ireland.",
          "take the ferry We took the ferry to Calais."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport people or goods in a vehicle, especially regularly and often:",
        "examples": [
          "ferry someone/something around I spend most of my time ferrying the children around.",
          "The ships ferried rice, coal, and silk to consumers in Europe.",
          "She was ferried between three hospitals following major surgery because no bed could be found for her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boat or ship for taking passengers and often vehicles across an area of water, esp. as a regular service:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s no bridge around here, but you can take a ferry across the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport someone or something repeatedly or regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "As parents, we seem to spend most of our time ferrying the kids to and from their friends’ homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boat or ship for taking passengers and often vehicles across an area of water, especially as a regular service:",
        "examples": [
          "Competition from the Channel Tunnel is making life hard for the ferries.",
          "Gale-force winds have cut ferry services.",
          "ferry companies/operators"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ferrying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport people or goods in a vehicle, especially regularly and often:",
        "examples": [
          "ferry someone/something around I spend most of my time ferrying the children around."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fertile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Fertile land can produce a large number of good quality crops.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fertile animals or plants are able to produce (a lot of) young or fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "People get less fertile as they get older."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fertile seed or egg is able to develop into a new plant or animal.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fertile mind or imagination is active and produces a lot of interesting and unusual ideas.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of land) able to produce a large number of high-quality crops:",
        "examples": [
          "fertile soil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people or animals) able to produce young",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. Someone who has a fertile imagination has an active mind and is able to produce a lot of new and original ideas.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fertility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of animals and plants) the quality of being able to produce young or fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "a fertility symbol",
          "declining fertility rates"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of land) the quality of producing a large number of good quality crops:",
        "examples": [
          "the fertility of the soil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the mind or imagination) the quality of producing a lot of unusual and interesting ideas",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to produce young",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fertilized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread a natural or chemical substance on land or plants, in order to make the plants grow well",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause an egg or seed to start to develop into a new young animal or plant by joining it with a male cell:",
        "examples": [
          "Bees fertilize the flowers by bringing pollen.",
          "Once an egg is fertilized by the sperm, it becomes an embryo."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fertilizer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a natural or chemical substance that is spread on the land or given to plants, to make plants grow well:",
        "examples": [
          "organic fertilizer",
          "a liquid/chemical fertilizer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural or chemical substance that is spread on land in order to make plants grow well",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical substance that is spread on land or soil to make plants grow better:",
        "examples": [
          "The prices for farm equipment, fertilizer and fuel climb relentlessly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fervent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe beliefs that are strongly and sincerely felt or people who have strong and sincere beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "a fervent supporter of the communist party",
          "fervent hope It is his fervent hope that a peaceful solution will soon be found."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing strong and sincere feelings or beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a fervent supporter of art and culture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fervor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong and sincere beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "The country was swept by patriotic fervor.",
          "nationalist/religious fervor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong, sincere feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "The country was swept by patriotic fervor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fess": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to admit that you have done something that someone else will not like:",
        "examples": [
          "Fess up - it was you who ate that last piece of cake, wasn't it?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell the truth or say that you are responsible; confess:",
        "examples": [
          "How can we force the president to fess up and accept responsibility for his behavior?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fester": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a cut or other injury festers, it becomes infected and produces pus:",
        "examples": [
          "a festering sore"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an argument or bad feeling festers, it continues so that feelings of hate or lack of satisfaction increase:",
        "examples": [
          "It's better to express your anger than let it fester inside you.",
          "a festering argument/dispute"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an injury such as a cut) to become infected and form pus (= thick yellow liquid)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. If a bad situation such as an argument festers, it becomes worse because it is being ignored:",
        "examples": [
          "It was better that she expressed her anger rather than let it fester inside her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "festering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a cut or other injury festers, it becomes infected and produces pus:",
        "examples": [
          "a festering sore"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an argument or bad feeling festers, it continues so that feelings of hate or lack of satisfaction increase:",
        "examples": [
          "It's better to express your anger than let it fester inside you.",
          "a festering argument/dispute"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "festival": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special day or period, usually in memory of a religious event, with its own social activities, food, or ceremonies:",
        "examples": [
          "a Jewish/Christian/Hindu festival"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organized set of special events, such as musical performances:",
        "examples": [
          "a folk/pop/rock festival",
          "hold a festival The New Orleans Jazz Festival is held every year in the spring.",
          "the Cannes Film Festival"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organized set of special events, such as musical performances or plays, usually happening in one place, or a special day or period, usually in memory of a religious event, with its own social activities, food, or ceremonies:",
        "examples": [
          "a film/food/music festival",
          "the festival of Eid al-Adha/Hanukkah/Diwali",
          "a solstice festival"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "festive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or producing happy and enjoyable feelings suitable for a festival or other special occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "a festive mood/occasion",
          "The hall looked very festive with its Christmas tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "typical of a holiday when people are in a good humor and expect to have a good time:",
        "examples": [
          "festive colored lights"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "festivities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the parties, meals, and other social activities with which people celebrate a special occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "join the festivities Come in and join the festivities!",
          "We took the decorations down once the festivities were over.",
          "She flew up to Boston to take part in the festivities.",
          "I usually absent myself from the New Year's festivities.",
          "Rain put a damper on the festivities, but turnout for the fair was still at an all-time high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the parties, meals, and other social activities with which people celebrate a special occasion.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fetal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a fetus (= a young human being or animal before birth):",
        "examples": [
          "fetal abnormalities",
          "fetal stages of development"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fetch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go to another place to get something or someone and bring it, him, or her back:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] Could you fetch me my glasses from the other room, please?",
          "I have to fetch my mother from the station.",
          "fetch something for someone Shall I fetch some tea for you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be sold for a particular amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The paintings fetched over a million dollars.",
          "The house didn't fetch as much as she was hoping it would."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone with the hand:",
        "examples": [
          "I fetched him a smart blow on the ear!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play a game with a dog that involves throwing something for it to run after and bring back to you:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to teach our new dog how to play fetch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go get something or someone and bring the thing or person back:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She’s been teaching the dog to fetch (= get a stick or ball that is thrown and bring it back)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be sold for a price:",
        "examples": [
          "The collection of paintings fetched over a million dollars."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fetched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to another place to get something or someone and bring it, him, or her back:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] Could you fetch me my glasses from the other room, please?",
          "I have to fetch my mother from the station.",
          "fetch something for someone Shall I fetch some tea for you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be sold for a particular amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The paintings fetched over a million dollars.",
          "The house didn't fetch as much as she was hoping it would."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone with the hand:",
        "examples": [
          "I fetched him a smart blow on the ear!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fetches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go to another place to get something or someone and bring it, him, or her back:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] Could you fetch me my glasses from the other room, please?",
          "I have to fetch my mother from the station.",
          "fetch something for someone Shall I fetch some tea for you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be sold for a particular amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The paintings fetched over a million dollars.",
          "The house didn't fetch as much as she was hoping it would."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone with the hand:",
        "examples": [
          "I fetched him a smart blow on the ear!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play a game with a dog that involves throwing something for it to run after and bring back to you:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to teach our new dog how to play fetch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go get something or someone and bring the thing or person back:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She’s been teaching the dog to fetch (= get a stick or ball that is thrown and bring it back)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be sold for a price:",
        "examples": [
          "The collection of paintings fetched over a million dollars."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fetching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A fetching person or piece of clothing is attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "a fetching off-the-shoulder dress",
          "look fetching You look very fetching in your green shorts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasant or attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "a fetching jacket/smile/hairstyle",
          "A new interstate just to the west has made the town more fetching."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fetish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sexual interest in an object or a part of the body other than the sexual organs:",
        "examples": [
          "a rubber/foot fetish",
          "fetish for He has a fetish for high heels.",
          "fetish about UK It is possible to develop a fetish about almost anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an interest in an activity or object that makes someone spend an unreasonable amount of time doing it or thinking about it:",
        "examples": [
          "make a fetish of She makes a fetish of organization - it's quite obsessive.",
          "fetish for He has a fetish for cleanliness.",
          "fetish about UK Her fetish about the colour aqua is well known to all her friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that is worshipped in some societies because it is believed to have a spirit or special magical powers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity or object that someone is interested in to an extreme degree and that the person gives an unreasonable amount of time or thought to:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a fetish about clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object believed to have special power to protect",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fetus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mainly US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a human being or animal as it is developing in the uterus before birth, after the organs have started to form",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fetuses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mainly US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a human being or animal as it is developing in the uterus before birth, after the organs have started to form",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "feud": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an argument that has existed for a long time between two people or groups, causing a lot of anger and sometimes violence:",
        "examples": [
          "family feud The family feud has been ongoing since the death of their mother.",
          "feud between a ten-year-old feud between the two countries",
          "feud over a bitter feud over land",
          "feud with She was determined to sort out a simmering feud with her brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an argument with someone that exists for a long time, causing a lot of anger and sometimes violence:",
        "examples": [
          "feud with They've been feuding with their neighbours for years.",
          "feud over Even old friends are feuding over the changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an angry and sometimes violent argument that has continued for a long time between two people, families, or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "a feud between two influential families",
          "fig. The mayor has a longstanding feud with the media."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feuds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an argument that has existed for a long time between two people or groups, causing a lot of anger and sometimes violence:",
        "examples": [
          "family feud The family feud has been ongoing since the death of their mother.",
          "feud between a ten-year-old feud between the two countries",
          "feud over a bitter feud over land",
          "feud with She was determined to sort out a simmering feud with her brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an argument with someone that exists for a long time, causing a lot of anger and sometimes violence:",
        "examples": [
          "feud with They've been feuding with their neighbours for years.",
          "feud over Even old friends are feuding over the changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an angry and sometimes violent argument that has continued for a long time between two people, families, or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "a feud between two influential families",
          "fig. The mayor has a longstanding feud with the media."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fever": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got a headache and a slight fever.",
          "The disease causes coughing, chest pain, and fever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of great excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole country seems to be in the grip of football fever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which the body’s temperature is higher than usual, esp. as a sign of illness:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The child has a rash and a high fever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of great excitement or enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "Texas was in the grip of football fever."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "feverish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suffering from fever (= high body temperature):",
        "examples": [
          "I'm feeling a bit feverish - I hope it's not the start of flu."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unnaturally excited or active:",
        "examples": [
          "feverish activity Have you seen the feverish activity in the kitchen?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a fever:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m feeling a little feverish – I hope it’s not the flu."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very active; showing great excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "They worked from dark to dawn at a feverish pace."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fevers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got a headache and a slight fever.",
          "The disease causes coughing, chest pain, and fever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of great excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole country seems to be in the grip of football fever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which the body’s temperature is higher than usual, esp. as a sign of illness:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The child has a rash and a high fever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of great excitement or enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "Texas was in the grip of football fever."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fewer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "some, or a small number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to get a few things in town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in expressions such as \"quite a few\" to mean \"quite a large number\":",
        "examples": [
          "I know quite a few people who have had the same problem.",
          "Lots of people at the club are under 20, but there are quite a few who aren't.",
          "I've been to Paris quite a few times.",
          "She was quite few years older than her husband.",
          "I spent a good few minutes just staring at the scene, unable to speak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small number or not many:",
        "examples": [
          "It was embarrassing how few people attended the party.",
          "He is among the few people I can trust.",
          "Very few people can afford to pay those prices.",
          "Few of the children can read or write yet.",
          "Few things in this world give me more pleasure than a long bath.",
          "We get few complaints.",
          "as few as According to the survey, as few as ten percent of us are happy with our jobs.",
          "The benefits of the planned changes are few.",
          "Fewer people smoke these days than used to.",
          "We received far fewer complaints than expected.",
          "Fewer than 3,500 tigers are left in the wild today.",
          "They set a new record for the fewest points scored in a season.",
          "Which picture got the fewest votes?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not happening or existing very often:",
        "examples": [
          "Apartments that are both comfortable and reasonably priced are few and far between."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "some, or a small number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to get a few things in town.",
          "There are a few slices of cake left over from the party.",
          "We've been having a few problems with the new computer.",
          "If you can't fit all the bags in your car, I can take a few in mine.",
          "\"How many potatoes do you want?\" \"Oh, just a few, please.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small number, not many, or not enough (of something):",
        "examples": [
          "He is one of the few (people) I can trust to keep a secret."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A few means a small number of:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m going to the supermarket to get a few things.",
          "We’ve been having a few problems with the new computer.",
          "\"How many tomatoes do we need?\" \"Just a few.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mysterious and strange, or trying to appear like this:",
        "examples": [
          "He dismissed her later poems as fey and frivolous."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fiance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the man who someone is engaged to be married to:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you met Christina's fiancé?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has formally promised to marry another:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d like you to meet Irene, my fiancée."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fiancee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the woman who someone is engaged to be married to",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fiasco": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something planned that goes wrong and is a complete failure, usually in an embarrassing way:",
        "examples": [
          "The show was a fiasco - one actor forgot his lines and another fell off the stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete failure:",
        "examples": [
          "The entire political campaign was a fiasco, and at the end he drew only 30% of the votes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fiat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an order given by a person in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "by fiat No company can set industry standards by fiat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the giving of orders by someone who has complete authority:",
        "examples": [
          "The general ruled by fiat for eight years after seizing power."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fib": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to tell a small lie that does not cause any harm:",
        "examples": [
          "I can tell he's fibbing because he's smiling!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small lie that does not cause any harm:",
        "examples": [
          "Apart from the little fibs, she did nothing wrong.",
          "tell a fib Don't believe him - he's telling fibs again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unimportant lie:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you been telling fibs about me?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fibbing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fiber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the thin parts like thread that form plant or artificial material, esp. those that can be made into cloth, or a mass of such parts twisted together:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Police detectives found cloth fibers at the crime scene that matched those from the coat the suspect was wearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fiber can also refer to thin, strong structures that connect the body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] muscle fiber"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of a person’s character, esp. its moral strength:",
        "examples": [
          "He lacked the moral fiber to be president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of foods eaten that is not digested but that passes through the body and is excreted as waste:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors recommend a diet of fruits, vegetables, and grains that are high in fiber."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fibers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the thin parts like thread that form plant or artificial material, esp. those that can be made into cloth, or a mass of such parts twisted together:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Police detectives found cloth fibers at the crime scene that matched those from the coat the suspect was wearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fiber can also refer to thin, strong structures that connect the body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] muscle fiber"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of a person’s character, esp. its moral strength:",
        "examples": [
          "He lacked the moral fiber to be president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of foods eaten that is not digested but that passes through the body and is excreted as waste:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors recommend a diet of fruits, vegetables, and grains that are high in fiber."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fickle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "likely to change your opinion or your feelings suddenly and without a good reason:",
        "examples": [
          "She's so fickle - she's never been interested in the same man for more than a week!",
          "The world of popular music is notoriously fickle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fickle conditions are likely to change suddenly and without warning:",
        "examples": [
          "Fickle winds made sailing conditions difficult."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to change your opinion or your feelings suddenly and without a good reason:",
        "examples": [
          "He criticized the fickle behavior of football fans who cheer you one week and boo you the next."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The weather is described as fickle if it tends to change suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "Fickle winds made sailing conditions difficult."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to change suddenly and without warning:",
        "examples": [
          "Do Americans know how to invest in fickle markets?",
          "The art market is as fickle and hard to predict as any other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to change your opinion or your feelings suddenly and without a good reason:",
        "examples": [
          "Brand loyalty is hard to get from the notoriously fickle internet community."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fiction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the type of book or story that is written about imaginary characters and events and not based on real people and facts:",
        "examples": [
          "work of fiction The book is a work of fiction and not intended as a historical account.",
          "a writer of children's fiction"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a false report or statement that you pretend is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] At work she kept up the fiction that she had a university degree.",
          "When he's telling you something, you never know what's fact and what's fiction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type of book or story that is written about imaginary characters and events and does not describe real people or deal with facts, or a false report or statement that you pretend is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She wrote detective fiction and made a good living at it.",
          "[ C usually sing ] It was a fiction, though widely believed, that he had once been rich."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fictional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "imaginary:",
        "examples": [
          "a fictional story",
          "fictional characters"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fictitious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "invented and not true or not existing:",
        "examples": [
          "He dismissed recent rumours about his private life as fictitious.",
          "Characters in this novel are entirely fictitious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "invented and not true or existing; false:",
        "examples": [
          "He registered at the hotel under a fictitious name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not real:",
        "examples": [
          "Executives invented fictitious sales to justify amounts transferred offshore.",
          "Many of the internet customers had been giving fictitious names and addresses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ficus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any tree or bush from many belonging to the Ficus genus (= group of related plants), including the fig and the banyan:",
        "examples": [
          "One year we decorated a ficus instead of buying a Christmas tree.",
          "If you have small ficus in containers, inspect them once a week, turning over leaves.",
          "ficus tree He had a battle with his neighbours over his 12-foot-tall ficus trees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fiddle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to act dishonestly in order to get something for yourself, or to change something dishonestly, especially to your advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "She managed to fiddle a free trip to America.",
          "fiddle the books He had been fiddling the books for years.",
          "fiddle the accounts An employee had fiddled the accounts and helped himself to customers' money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move things about or touch things with no particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Put your papers down and stop fiddling with them!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play the violin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "to play the fiddle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something difficult to do, especially because the things involved are small or need careful use of the fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "a fiddle I find threading a needle a terrible fiddle.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's a real fiddle to assemble because of all the small parts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something dishonest that someone does in order to get money or other advantages:",
        "examples": [
          "a tax fiddle",
          "on the fiddle Everyone suspected they were on the fiddle (= cheating)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move things around or touch things without a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "He stood there fiddling with his keys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a violin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change figures dishonestly, often in order to get more money:",
        "examples": [
          "fiddle your overtime/expenses The report criticised officers who fiddled their overtime and tax inspectors who received tax-free bonuses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something very slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "fiddle with sth If you fiddle with the figures in the investment column, you should be able to get your budget to balance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dishonestly change a company's accounts or financial records:",
        "examples": [
          "fiddled the books"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something dishonest that is done in order to get money:",
        "examples": [
          "tax/expenses/insurance fiddle A year later, he changed the rule, on the grounds that it was being used as a tax fiddle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involved in dishonest behaviour, usually to get money:",
        "examples": [
          "One in two holidaymakers claiming for lost luggage could be on the fiddle, claims a leading travel insurance firm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be seen as less important than another person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "There were times when security seemed to play second fiddle to how the security company wanted to present itself to the world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fiddler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a violin player",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who plays the violin (= small, stringed instrument), esp. in music popular in rural areas",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fiddlesticks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to express disagreement or to say that something is nonsense",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fiddling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not important, or of no real interest:",
        "examples": [
          "fiddling little details",
          "fiddling restrictions"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fidelity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "honest or lasting support, or loyalty, especially to a sexual partner:",
        "examples": [
          "marital fidelity Somerset Maugham's comedy of marital fidelity, \"The Constant Wife\"",
          "sexual fidelity How important do you think sexual fidelity is in a marriage?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which the detail and quality of an original, such as a picture, sound, or story, is copied exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "The best ink-jet printers can reproduce photographs with amazing fidelity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of remaining loyal to someone and keeping the promises you made to that person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which a copy of something shows the true character of the original:",
        "examples": [
          "The fidelity of the tape recording was so poor that you could not understand much of what was said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loyalty to a person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Customer trust and fidelity are not acquired once and for all.",
          "They recently began testing a fidelity card scheme in Scotland prior to a national launch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fidget": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make continuous, small movements, especially if they do not have a particular purpose and you make them without meaning to, for example because you are nervous or bored:",
        "examples": [
          "Children can't sit still for long without fidgeting.",
          "He cleared his throat and nervously fidgeted with a pencil.",
          "He fidgets with a string of worry beads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small movement that somebody makes repeatedly, often without meaning to, for example because they are nervous or bored:",
        "examples": [
          "Maddie is a sweet four-year-old with a constant fidget.",
          "Up close, you could see his every nervous fidget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a toy or other small object that is used to give people something to do with their hands when they are bored or nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "Fidgets come in all different shapes and sizes: little toys you can roll around in your hand, cubes with different functions on each side, or a little ball of putty you can squeeze and shape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who finds it difficult to stay still, and who often makes continuous, small movements, especially without meaning to:",
        "examples": [
          "Tim's a terrible fidget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state in which you keep making small movements, especially without meaning to, for example because you are nervous or bored:",
        "examples": [
          "I got the fidgets halfway through the lecture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make continuous small movements because you are uncomfortable or bored:",
        "examples": [
          "Children can’t sit still for long without fidgeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fidgeting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make continuous, small movements, especially if they do not have a particular purpose and you make them without meaning to, for example because you are nervous or bored:",
        "examples": [
          "Children can't sit still for long without fidgeting.",
          "He cleared his throat and nervously fidgeted with a pencil.",
          "He fidgets with a string of worry beads."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fiduciary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the responsibility to take care of someone else's money in a suitable way:",
        "examples": [
          "a breach of fiduciary duty"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the responsibilities of a person or organization that manages property or money belonging to another person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "fiduciary duties/obligations Management and the board of directors have fiduciary obligations which require that reports be produced in a manner consistent with these obligations.",
          "\"They have a fiduciary responsibility to watch the dollars at Chicago State,\" Davis said.",
          "This case dealt with a managing director who was clearly in a fiduciary position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization who is responsible for managing money or property for another person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "A court-appointed fiduciary has managed the trust for five years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "field": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of land, used for growing crops or keeping animals, usually surrounded by a fence:",
        "examples": [
          "We drove past fields of ripening wheat.",
          "The cows were all standing in one corner of the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where you are working or studying in real situations, rather than from an office, laboratory, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "I spoke to an aid worker who had recently returned from the field.",
          "You'll find that things aren't as straightforward out in the field as they are in the classroom.",
          "I had thought that most of my time as an archaeologist would be in the field, not behind a desk at a museum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area, usually covered with grass, used for playing sports:",
        "examples": [
          "sports field Many school sports fields are being sold off for housing.",
          "a football/hockey/rugby field"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go onto the field at the start of a game:",
        "examples": [
          "There were loud cheers as the Irish team took the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of activity or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "field of He became very successful in the the field of history/science/medicine.",
          "Are you still in the same field (= are you doing the same type of work)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be something you do not know much about:",
        "examples": [
          "Programming really isn't my field - you'd better ask Phil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the competitors taking part in a race or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The race started with a field of eleven, but two horses fell.",
          "strong field We have a strong field this afternoon.",
          "ahead of the field Jones finished ahead of the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a division of a database (= a collection of similar information on a computer) that contains a particular type of information, such as names or numbers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch or pick up the ball after it has been hit in a game such as cricket or baseball, and to try to prevent the other team from scoring:",
        "examples": [
          "He fielded the ball well.",
          "Our team is fielding first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with a question, often by not answering it directly:",
        "examples": [
          "He fielded some awkward questions very skilfully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or produce a team of people to take part in an activity or event:",
        "examples": [
          "The company fielded a group of experts to take part in the conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land containing a particular natural substance:",
        "examples": [
          "an oilfield",
          "a coalfield"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land with grass or crops growing on it:",
        "examples": [
          "We drove past fields of wheat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A field can also be a large area covered by something or having something under its surface:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil field"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The field is a place where practical work is being done:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a working reporter in the field, not some anchorman in a studio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area in which a particular force has some effect:",
        "examples": [
          "the magnetic field that surrounds the earth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a grassy area used for playing sports:",
        "examples": [
          "He ran laps around the football field after school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the competitors taking part in a race or activity, or all the competitors other than the leader:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The cross-country race started with a field of 85 competitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of activity or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "She is an expert in the field of economics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to answer questions, esp. difficult or unexpected ones:",
        "examples": [
          "Be prepared to field some tough questions from the senators after your presentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in baseball) to catch or pick up the ball after it has been hit in order to prevent the other team from scoring:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He fielded the ball cleanly and threw to first base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To field also means to have a person or a team play a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The university fields teams in 14 sports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject or area that you work in or study:",
        "examples": [
          "The assessment of microfinance programs remains an important field for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners.",
          "I will be travelling throughout the state presenting best teaching practices in my field of expertise.",
          "The institution has many top researchers in this field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place outside an office or laboratory (= room used for scientific work) where practical work and research is done:",
        "examples": [
          "He also trains specialists on using the software, which interprets data gathered in the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land or a sea bed where minerals can be found:",
        "examples": [
          "oil/gas/coal field Oil companies announced plans to jointly develop a new major oil field on Alaska's North Slope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a space in a database or file which can contain a particular type of information, for example, names or numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Each entry in a database activity module can have multiple fields of multiple types, e.g. a text field called 'favourite colour' ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in the leading position in a particular area of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "A French company and its American subsidiary lead the field in selling such items."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that is fair, because no competitor has an advantage over another:",
        "examples": [
          "A reduction in interest rates would enable the country's manufacturers to compete on a level playing field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is outside someone's field, it is not a subject or type of work that they know much about:",
        "examples": [
          "It is not uncommon to work outside your field of expertise in today's economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to practical work and research done outside the office or laboratory (= room used for scientific work):",
        "examples": [
          "The study was based on field research and data analysis supported by the National Geographic Society.",
          "Drawing on the author's field studies in the UK automobile industry, this chapter suggests that managers should not try to adopt all recommendations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with questions:",
        "examples": [
          "field questions/enquiries/queries The department also had to set up a toll-free number to field questions from anxious clients."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fielder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any member of the team that is fielding (= trying to stop the other team from scoring by catching or stopping the ball) in a game such as cricket or baseball:",
        "examples": [
          "The fielder took an amazing catch.",
          "He was an excellent fielder, both close to the wicket and in the outfield."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in baseball) a person playing defense who tries to catch or pick up the ball after it has been hit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fielding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch or pick up the ball after it has been hit in a game such as cricket or baseball, and to try to prevent the other team from scoring:",
        "examples": [
          "He fielded the ball well.",
          "Our team is fielding first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with a question, often by not answering it directly:",
        "examples": [
          "He fielded some awkward questions very skilfully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or produce a team of people to take part in an activity or event:",
        "examples": [
          "The company fielded a group of experts to take part in the conference."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fields": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of land, used for growing crops or keeping animals, usually surrounded by a fence:",
        "examples": [
          "We drove past fields of ripening wheat.",
          "The cows were all standing in one corner of the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where you are working or studying in real situations, rather than from an office, laboratory, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "I spoke to an aid worker who had recently returned from the field.",
          "You'll find that things aren't as straightforward out in the field as they are in the classroom.",
          "I had thought that most of my time as an archaeologist would be in the field, not behind a desk at a museum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area, usually covered with grass, used for playing sports:",
        "examples": [
          "sports field Many school sports fields are being sold off for housing.",
          "a football/hockey/rugby field"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go onto the field at the start of a game:",
        "examples": [
          "There were loud cheers as the Irish team took the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of activity or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "field of He became very successful in the the field of history/science/medicine.",
          "Are you still in the same field (= are you doing the same type of work)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be something you do not know much about:",
        "examples": [
          "Programming really isn't my field - you'd better ask Phil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the competitors taking part in a race or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The race started with a field of eleven, but two horses fell.",
          "strong field We have a strong field this afternoon.",
          "ahead of the field Jones finished ahead of the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a division of a database (= a collection of similar information on a computer) that contains a particular type of information, such as names or numbers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch or pick up the ball after it has been hit in a game such as cricket or baseball, and to try to prevent the other team from scoring:",
        "examples": [
          "He fielded the ball well.",
          "Our team is fielding first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with a question, often by not answering it directly:",
        "examples": [
          "He fielded some awkward questions very skilfully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or produce a team of people to take part in an activity or event:",
        "examples": [
          "The company fielded a group of experts to take part in the conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land containing a particular natural substance:",
        "examples": [
          "an oilfield",
          "a coalfield"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land with grass or crops growing on it:",
        "examples": [
          "We drove past fields of wheat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A field can also be a large area covered by something or having something under its surface:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil field"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The field is a place where practical work is being done:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a working reporter in the field, not some anchorman in a studio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area in which a particular force has some effect:",
        "examples": [
          "the magnetic field that surrounds the earth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a grassy area used for playing sports:",
        "examples": [
          "He ran laps around the football field after school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the competitors taking part in a race or activity, or all the competitors other than the leader:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The cross-country race started with a field of 85 competitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of activity or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "She is an expert in the field of economics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to answer questions, esp. difficult or unexpected ones:",
        "examples": [
          "Be prepared to field some tough questions from the senators after your presentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in baseball) to catch or pick up the ball after it has been hit in order to prevent the other team from scoring:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He fielded the ball cleanly and threw to first base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To field also means to have a person or a team play a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The university fields teams in 14 sports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject or area that you work in or study:",
        "examples": [
          "The assessment of microfinance programs remains an important field for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners.",
          "I will be travelling throughout the state presenting best teaching practices in my field of expertise.",
          "The institution has many top researchers in this field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place outside an office or laboratory (= room used for scientific work) where practical work and research is done:",
        "examples": [
          "He also trains specialists on using the software, which interprets data gathered in the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land or a sea bed where minerals can be found:",
        "examples": [
          "oil/gas/coal field Oil companies announced plans to jointly develop a new major oil field on Alaska's North Slope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a space in a database or file which can contain a particular type of information, for example, names or numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Each entry in a database activity module can have multiple fields of multiple types, e.g. a text field called 'favourite colour' ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in the leading position in a particular area of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "A French company and its American subsidiary lead the field in selling such items."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that is fair, because no competitor has an advantage over another:",
        "examples": [
          "A reduction in interest rates would enable the country's manufacturers to compete on a level playing field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is outside someone's field, it is not a subject or type of work that they know much about:",
        "examples": [
          "It is not uncommon to work outside your field of expertise in today's economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to practical work and research done outside the office or laboratory (= room used for scientific work):",
        "examples": [
          "The study was based on field research and data analysis supported by the National Geographic Society.",
          "Drawing on the author's field studies in the UK automobile industry, this chapter suggests that managers should not try to adopt all recommendations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with questions:",
        "examples": [
          "field questions/enquiries/queries The department also had to set up a toll-free number to field questions from anxious clients."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fiend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an evil and cruel person:",
        "examples": [
          "He was portrayed in the media as a complete fiend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who likes something very much or is very interested in something:",
        "examples": [
          "a health/sex/chocolate fiend",
          "fiend for McCormack is a fiend for punctuality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an evil or cruel person or spirit:",
        "examples": [
          "Who was the fiend who designed such ugly clothes?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fiend can also be a person who likes something in an extreme way:",
        "examples": [
          "a chocolate fiend"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fiendishly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "fiendishly difficult"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "The murder mystery had a fiendishly clever plot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fierce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "physically violent and frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "a fierce attack/battle",
          "fierce fighting Two men were shot during fierce fighting last weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong and powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "Fierce winds prevented the race from taking place.",
          "Firefighters had to retreat from the fierce heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing strong feeling or energetic activity:",
        "examples": [
          "fierce opposition The expansion plans will face fierce opposition from environmentalists.",
          "fierce resistance Despite fierce resistance, the merger went ahead.",
          "fierce competition There is fierce competition to join the Special Branch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The chemistry exam was fierce!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "looking confident and acting in a way that shows that you feel good about yourself and your appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "The girl group look fierce around a swimming pool in the video for their new single."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "violent and forceful:",
        "examples": [
          "fierce thunderstorms",
          "The city had been under fierce attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fierce can also mean severe or extremely strong:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a fierce critic of US policies.",
          "He was a fierce competitor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fiercely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a frightening, violent, or powerful way:",
        "examples": [
          "to growl/fight fiercely",
          "to burn fiercely"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "She's fiercely competitive/independent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s fiercely committed to excellence in education."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fiercest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "physically violent and frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "a fierce attack/battle",
          "fierce fighting Two men were shot during fierce fighting last weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong and powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "Fierce winds prevented the race from taking place.",
          "Firefighters had to retreat from the fierce heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing strong feeling or energetic activity:",
        "examples": [
          "fierce opposition The expansion plans will face fierce opposition from environmentalists.",
          "fierce resistance Despite fierce resistance, the merger went ahead.",
          "fierce competition There is fierce competition to join the Special Branch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The chemistry exam was fierce!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "looking confident and acting in a way that shows that you feel good about yourself and your appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "The girl group look fierce around a swimming pool in the video for their new single."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "violent and forceful:",
        "examples": [
          "fierce thunderstorms",
          "The city had been under fierce attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fierce can also mean severe or extremely strong:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a fierce critic of US policies.",
          "He was a fierce competitor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fiery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bright red, like fire:",
        "examples": [
          "a fiery sky/sunset"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fiery food causes a strong burning feeling in the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "a fiery chilli sauce"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing very strong feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "A fiery debate ensued.",
          "a fiery temperament/temper",
          "a fiery orator/speech"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "flaming or extremely bright, hot, or of a red color like fire:",
        "examples": [
          "a fiery explosion",
          "the fiery rays of the sun",
          "fig. fiery (= spicy hot) chili"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emotional or easily made angry:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s known for his fiery temper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fiesta": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a public celebration in Spain or Latin America, especially one on a religious holiday, with different types of entertainment and activities",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public celebration, esp. on a religious holiday, in Spain or South America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fife": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small flute (= a tube-shaped musical instrument held out sideways) with a high sound, used in military music:",
        "examples": [
          "He played The Battle Hymn of the Republic on a fife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of east central Scotland that was a council until 1975 and one of nine local government regions until 1996. It is now a council area (= an area with its own local government):",
        "examples": [
          "Emmet grew up in Fife.",
          "Cupar is a small market town in Fife."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fifteen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 15:",
        "examples": [
          "They live about fifteen miles away.",
          "\"How old is your sister?\" \"Fifteen.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a team of fifteen players, for example in rugby union:",
        "examples": [
          "The Welsh fifteen won a crushing victory over Fiji at the weekend.",
          "starting fifteen The starting fifteen (= the fifteen players on the field at the start of the game) boast over 420 caps between them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "15:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother is fifteen.",
          "a fifteen-story building"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fifteenth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "15th written as a word:",
        "examples": [
          "the fifteenth We go on the 9th of July and return on the fifteenth.",
          "the fifteenth of Today is the fifteenth of June."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of 15 equal parts of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the position of) the number 15 in a series; 15th:",
        "examples": [
          "Our team is ranked fifteenth in the country.",
          "[ C ] Her birthday is on the fifteenth of May."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fifteenth is one of fifteen equal parts of something.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fifth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "5th written as a word:",
        "examples": [
          "the fifth floor of the building",
          "the fifth of Tomorrow is the fifth of September.",
          "the fifth My birthday is in January, on the fifth.",
          "be fifth I was fifth in the race.",
          "come fifth I came fifth in the race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of five equal parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "One fifth is the same as 20 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance between two musical notes that are five notes apart:",
        "examples": [
          "D is a fifth up from G.",
          "He writes lush melodies full of open fifths, augmented fourths, and sevenths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a person or thing) coming immediately after the fourth and before all others:",
        "examples": [
          "Leo was fifth in the race.",
          "[ C ] Tomorrow is the fifth of September."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fifth is one of five equal parts of something.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fifties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A person's fifties are the period in which they are aged between 50 and 59:",
        "examples": [
          "in your fifties My dad's in his fifties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the range of temperature between 50° and 59°:",
        "examples": [
          "in the fifties It's been in the fifties all week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the decade (= period of ten years) between 50 and 59 in any century, usually 1950–1959:",
        "examples": [
          "in the fifties Rock and roll first became popular in the fifties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the numbers 50 through 59:",
        "examples": [
          "The temperature has been in the fifties (= between 50° and 59°).",
          "My dad is in his fifties (= between 50 and 59 years old)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The fifties are the years between 1950 and 1959.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fifty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 50:",
        "examples": [
          "forty-nine, fifty, fifty-one",
          "\"How fast were they driving?\" \"They were doing fifty (miles an hour).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "50:",
        "examples": [
          "My father is fifty.",
          "a fifty-minute ride"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fig": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, soft, purple or green fruit with many seeds, or a tree from the ficus family on which these grow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tree that grows in warm places, or its soft, sweet edible fruit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for figure or figurative",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "The model used in his reflection (see fig. 1, p. 40) captures the act of composing as many of us recognize it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use physical force to try to defeat another person or group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "There were children fighting in the playground.",
          "The soldiers fought from house to house.",
          "fight with He was spotted fighting with a photographer outside a nightclub.",
          "They fought with (= on the side of) the North during the Civil War.",
          "fight against The army fought against the rebels along the eastern border.",
          "fight over The birds were fighting over (= competing for) a scrap of food.",
          "fight like cats and dogs They fight like cats and dogs (= fight or argue very angrily and violently).",
          "fight to the death They fought to the death (= until everyone on one side was dead or completely defeated).",
          "fight to the bitter end They will fight to the bitter end and finally die at the barricades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a lot of effort to defeat or achieve something, or to stop something happening:",
        "examples": [
          "He fought the disease bravely for three years.",
          "fight crime We need the public's help in fighting crime.",
          "fight against He fought against racism.",
          "Vitamin C is thought to help fight colds and flu.",
          "fight for They had to fight hard for improvements to the road system.",
          "fight for your life One of the passengers was fighting for her life (= so ill or injured that she might die) last night after receiving multiple injuries in the collision.",
          "fight for its life With debts of over $2 million, the corporation is fighting for its life (= people are trying hard to stop it being destroyed).",
          "I had to fight (= try hard not to show or produce) the tears when he said he was leaving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to argue:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish they wouldn't fight in front of the kids.",
          "fight about I could hear them fighting about money again.",
          "fight with At work, he was always fighting with his colleagues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as boxing and wrestling, to compete against another fighter to try to win a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He hopes to fight the WBC middleweight champion in July.",
          "fight for He will fight for the heavyweight title later this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an argument or an occasion when someone uses physical force to try to defeat someone:",
        "examples": [
          "get into a fight Jeff's always getting into fights.",
          "start a fight He was suspended from school for starting a fight.",
          "break up a fight The older boys broke up (= stopped) the fight.",
          "fight with He had a scar on his cheek from a fight with a boy at school.",
          "put up a fight He put up a fight when the police tried to arrest him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you use a lot of effort to defeat someone or achieve something, or to stop something happening:",
        "examples": [
          "the fight against We must continue the fight against homelessness.",
          "fight with He died last week after a long fight with cancer.",
          "put up a good fight They put up a good fight (= played well) against a more experienced team.",
          "put up a fight against The home team failed to put up a fight against United."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as boxing and wrestling, a competition between two fighters:",
        "examples": [
          "title fight Williams is preparing for his world heavyweight title fight next month.",
          "win a fight Thompson won his first four professional fights.",
          "the fight Do you have tickets for the big fight?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the wish or ability to fight or act energetically:",
        "examples": [
          "The team came out on the field full of fight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to argue with or use force against another person or a group of people, or to oppose something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Rebels have been fighting fierce battles with government forces.",
          "[ I ] They’re fighting against some powerful organizations.",
          "[ I ] She’s willing to fight for a more just society.",
          "[ I ] Those two little kids were fighting over a toy.",
          "[ T ] Gordon has been fighting an uphill battle to attract investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Two people who fight may be boxing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Lewis will fight Akinwande for the heavyweight title."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an argument, or an occasion when someone uses force to defeat someone or oppose something:",
        "examples": [
          "Isabelle is looking for a fight.",
          "A patient’s attitude is important in the fight against the disease.",
          "Have you got tickets for the fight (= a competition between two boxers)?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fighter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who fights in a battle or in a physical fight against an opponent:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a reputation as a fearless fighter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who continues to try hard and will not give up easily when things are difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "Our daughter has been in and out of hospital with so many different medical issues, but she is a fighter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, fast military aircraft used for chasing and destroying enemy aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "a fighter plane/aircraft",
          "a fighter pilot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is willing to argue for and put effort into what he or she believes:",
        "examples": [
          "She proved herself to be a real fighter.",
          "Ali was the greatest fighter (= boxer) of all time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fighter is also a small, fast military aircraft.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fighters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who fights in a battle or in a physical fight against an opponent:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a reputation as a fearless fighter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who continues to try hard and will not give up easily when things are difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "Our daughter has been in and out of hospital with so many different medical issues, but she is a fighter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, fast military aircraft used for chasing and destroying enemy aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "a fighter plane/aircraft",
          "a fighter pilot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is willing to argue for and put effort into what he or she believes:",
        "examples": [
          "She proved herself to be a real fighter.",
          "Ali was the greatest fighter (= boxer) of all time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fighter is also a small, fast military aircraft.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fighting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of people fighting, especially in a war:",
        "examples": [
          "Fierce fighting has continued all day on the outskirts of the town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fights": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use physical force to try to defeat another person or group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "There were children fighting in the playground.",
          "The soldiers fought from house to house.",
          "fight with He was spotted fighting with a photographer outside a nightclub.",
          "They fought with (= on the side of) the North during the Civil War.",
          "fight against The army fought against the rebels along the eastern border.",
          "fight over The birds were fighting over (= competing for) a scrap of food.",
          "fight like cats and dogs They fight like cats and dogs (= fight or argue very angrily and violently).",
          "fight to the death They fought to the death (= until everyone on one side was dead or completely defeated).",
          "fight to the bitter end They will fight to the bitter end and finally die at the barricades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a lot of effort to defeat or achieve something, or to stop something happening:",
        "examples": [
          "He fought the disease bravely for three years.",
          "fight crime We need the public's help in fighting crime.",
          "fight against He fought against racism.",
          "Vitamin C is thought to help fight colds and flu.",
          "fight for They had to fight hard for improvements to the road system.",
          "fight for your life One of the passengers was fighting for her life (= so ill or injured that she might die) last night after receiving multiple injuries in the collision.",
          "fight for its life With debts of over $2 million, the corporation is fighting for its life (= people are trying hard to stop it being destroyed).",
          "I had to fight (= try hard not to show or produce) the tears when he said he was leaving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to argue:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish they wouldn't fight in front of the kids.",
          "fight about I could hear them fighting about money again.",
          "fight with At work, he was always fighting with his colleagues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as boxing and wrestling, to compete against another fighter to try to win a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He hopes to fight the WBC middleweight champion in July.",
          "fight for He will fight for the heavyweight title later this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an argument or an occasion when someone uses physical force to try to defeat someone:",
        "examples": [
          "get into a fight Jeff's always getting into fights.",
          "start a fight He was suspended from school for starting a fight.",
          "break up a fight The older boys broke up (= stopped) the fight.",
          "fight with He had a scar on his cheek from a fight with a boy at school.",
          "put up a fight He put up a fight when the police tried to arrest him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you use a lot of effort to defeat someone or achieve something, or to stop something happening:",
        "examples": [
          "the fight against We must continue the fight against homelessness.",
          "fight with He died last week after a long fight with cancer.",
          "put up a good fight They put up a good fight (= played well) against a more experienced team.",
          "put up a fight against The home team failed to put up a fight against United."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as boxing and wrestling, a competition between two fighters:",
        "examples": [
          "title fight Williams is preparing for his world heavyweight title fight next month.",
          "win a fight Thompson won his first four professional fights.",
          "the fight Do you have tickets for the big fight?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the wish or ability to fight or act energetically:",
        "examples": [
          "The team came out on the field full of fight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to argue with or use force against another person or a group of people, or to oppose something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Rebels have been fighting fierce battles with government forces.",
          "[ I ] They’re fighting against some powerful organizations.",
          "[ I ] She’s willing to fight for a more just society.",
          "[ I ] Those two little kids were fighting over a toy.",
          "[ T ] Gordon has been fighting an uphill battle to attract investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Two people who fight may be boxing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Lewis will fight Akinwande for the heavyweight title."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an argument, or an occasion when someone uses force to defeat someone or oppose something:",
        "examples": [
          "Isabelle is looking for a fight.",
          "A patient’s attitude is important in the fight against the disease.",
          "Have you got tickets for the fight (= a competition between two boxers)?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "figment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that seems real but is not:",
        "examples": [
          "Was it just a figment of my imagination or did I hear John's voice in the other room?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "figs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, soft, purple or green fruit with many seeds, or a tree from the ficus family on which these grow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tree that grows in warm places, or its soft, sweet edible fruit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for figure or figurative",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "The model used in his reflection (see fig. 1, p. 40) captures the act of composing as many of us recognize it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "figurative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of words and phrases) used not with their basic meaning but with a more imaginative meaning, in order to create a special effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Of course, she was using the term \"massacre\" in the figurative sense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a painting, drawing, etc.) representing something as it really looks, rather than in an abstract way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of words and phrases) used not with their basic meaning but to suggest part of that meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "literal and figurative meanings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Figurative art is based on the shapes of real objects.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "figuratively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that uses words and phrases with a more imaginative meaning than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "Figuratively speaking, it was a blow right between the eyes (= it was a bad shock)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "figure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the symbol for a number or an amount expressed in numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you read this figure? Is it a three or an eight?",
          "Write the amount in both words and figures.",
          "column of figures I looked quickly down the column of figures.",
          "He earns a six-figure salary (= an amount of money with six figures)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "between 1 and 9/between 10 and 99:",
        "examples": [
          "The unemployment rate is now in double figures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shape of the human body, especially when you cannot see the person clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "I could see two tall figures in the distance.",
          "A strange bearded figure entered the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of a particular type, especially someone important:",
        "examples": [
          "key figure He became a key figure in international affairs.",
          "leading figure Leading figures from the major faiths threw their weight behind the plan.",
          "central figure She was a central figure in the movement for constitutional reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painting, drawing, or model of a person:",
        "examples": [
          "There are several reclining figures in the painting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman's body shape:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got a beautiful figure.",
          "get your figure back She got her figure back (= returned to her usual shape) after having the baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture or drawing, often with a number, in a book or other document:",
        "examples": [
          "Please see figures 8 and 9."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to expect or think that something will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] We figured (that) you'd want to rest after your trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be, appear, take part, or be included in something:",
        "examples": [
          "figure in Their names did not figure in the list of finalists.",
          "They denied that violence and intimidation had figured prominently in achieving the decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an amount:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm still figuring my taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or an amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The collection was valued at $20 million, a figure that might cover the cost of having artists recreate the drawings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shape or form:",
        "examples": [
          "geometric/abstract figures"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shape of a person’s body, or a body seen not clearly or from a distance:",
        "examples": [
          "I could see two figures crossing the field in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A particular type of figure is a person with that characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "Our consultants are prominent figures in their field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture or drawing, often numbered, in a book or document:",
        "examples": [
          "Figure 10.3 shows the maximum length of the bridges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to expect, believe, decide, or think that something will happen or that certain conditions will exist:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] They figured (that) about twenty people would be there.",
          "[ I ] You can’t figure on going out and being back in two hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. If something figures, you are unhappy about it but you expected it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] \"He’ll be late for dinner.\" \"That figures!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount shown as a number, used especially in documents and reports:",
        "examples": [
          "Overall Christmas sales figures released earlier this week were disappointing.",
          "official/government figures US exports to Saudi Arabia were valued at 6.2 billion dollars, according to official figures.",
          "latest/final/interim figure The latest figures show that average spending on food is now around 15% of income.",
          "closing/opening/preliminary figure Many professionals prefer this chart as it shows the full range of the price movements rather than just the closing figure.",
          "a high/low figure A high figure may indicate that the economy is overheating, as consumers borrow in order to live beyond their means.",
          "average/rough/approximate figure He was able to give me an approximate figure of £36,000.",
          "In five years they plan to have 2,010 stores - almost double the current figure.",
          "the actual/exact figure I can't remember the exact figure, but it was $10 billion or thereabouts.",
          "unemployment/crime figures There was positive news in the labour market, with unexpectedly good unemployment figures.",
          "listening/viewing/attendance figures Listening figures for the breakfast show have risen, helping the station push its audience share back over 10 per cent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number shown as a symbol rather than a word:",
        "examples": [
          "The figure 6 was clearly marked on the door.",
          "Write 'twelve thousand and fifty six' in figures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important or well-known person:",
        "examples": [
          "public/industry/political figure Public figures from athletes to religious leaders have campaigned on the issue.",
          "central/key/major figure She is a central figure in the sport and the president of its dominant organization.",
          "senior/leading/prominent figure The controversial paper was attacked by many prominent figures within the scientific establishment.",
          "government/corporate figure Normally a routine overseas trip by a government figure would hardly warrant attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an exact amount or number:",
        "examples": [
          "It is difficult to put a figure on the cost of the repair work, as it is still rising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the numbers 1 to 9/10 to 99:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of these companies have low price-earnings ratios, some in single figures.",
          "There are fears that inflation could soon run into double figures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a number in the hundreds of thousands or millions:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a top City job with a six-figure salary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate something:",
        "examples": [
          "figure that Economists figure that the average snowmobiler spends about $555 per visit to the Yellowstone area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear or to be included in something:",
        "examples": [
          "figure in sth The cost of higher education is expected to figure prominently in all of the parties' policies this November."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "figured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to expect or think that something will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] We figured (that) you'd want to rest after your trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be, appear, take part, or be included in something:",
        "examples": [
          "figure in Their names did not figure in the list of finalists.",
          "They denied that violence and intimidation had figured prominently in achieving the decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an amount:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm still figuring my taxes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "figures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the symbol for a number or an amount expressed in numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you read this figure? Is it a three or an eight?",
          "Write the amount in both words and figures.",
          "column of figures I looked quickly down the column of figures.",
          "He earns a six-figure salary (= an amount of money with six figures)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "between 1 and 9/between 10 and 99:",
        "examples": [
          "The unemployment rate is now in double figures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shape of the human body, especially when you cannot see the person clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "I could see two tall figures in the distance.",
          "A strange bearded figure entered the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of a particular type, especially someone important:",
        "examples": [
          "key figure He became a key figure in international affairs.",
          "leading figure Leading figures from the major faiths threw their weight behind the plan.",
          "central figure She was a central figure in the movement for constitutional reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painting, drawing, or model of a person:",
        "examples": [
          "There are several reclining figures in the painting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman's body shape:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got a beautiful figure.",
          "get your figure back She got her figure back (= returned to her usual shape) after having the baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture or drawing, often with a number, in a book or other document:",
        "examples": [
          "Please see figures 8 and 9."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to expect or think that something will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] We figured (that) you'd want to rest after your trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be, appear, take part, or be included in something:",
        "examples": [
          "figure in Their names did not figure in the list of finalists.",
          "They denied that violence and intimidation had figured prominently in achieving the decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an amount:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm still figuring my taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or an amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The collection was valued at $20 million, a figure that might cover the cost of having artists recreate the drawings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shape or form:",
        "examples": [
          "geometric/abstract figures"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shape of a person’s body, or a body seen not clearly or from a distance:",
        "examples": [
          "I could see two figures crossing the field in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A particular type of figure is a person with that characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "Our consultants are prominent figures in their field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture or drawing, often numbered, in a book or document:",
        "examples": [
          "Figure 10.3 shows the maximum length of the bridges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to expect, believe, decide, or think that something will happen or that certain conditions will exist:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] They figured (that) about twenty people would be there.",
          "[ I ] You can’t figure on going out and being back in two hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. If something figures, you are unhappy about it but you expected it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] \"He’ll be late for dinner.\" \"That figures!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount shown as a number, used especially in documents and reports:",
        "examples": [
          "Overall Christmas sales figures released earlier this week were disappointing.",
          "official/government figures US exports to Saudi Arabia were valued at 6.2 billion dollars, according to official figures.",
          "latest/final/interim figure The latest figures show that average spending on food is now around 15% of income.",
          "closing/opening/preliminary figure Many professionals prefer this chart as it shows the full range of the price movements rather than just the closing figure.",
          "a high/low figure A high figure may indicate that the economy is overheating, as consumers borrow in order to live beyond their means.",
          "average/rough/approximate figure He was able to give me an approximate figure of £36,000.",
          "In five years they plan to have 2,010 stores - almost double the current figure.",
          "the actual/exact figure I can't remember the exact figure, but it was $10 billion or thereabouts.",
          "unemployment/crime figures There was positive news in the labour market, with unexpectedly good unemployment figures.",
          "listening/viewing/attendance figures Listening figures for the breakfast show have risen, helping the station push its audience share back over 10 per cent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number shown as a symbol rather than a word:",
        "examples": [
          "The figure 6 was clearly marked on the door.",
          "Write 'twelve thousand and fifty six' in figures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important or well-known person:",
        "examples": [
          "public/industry/political figure Public figures from athletes to religious leaders have campaigned on the issue.",
          "central/key/major figure She is a central figure in the sport and the president of its dominant organization.",
          "senior/leading/prominent figure The controversial paper was attacked by many prominent figures within the scientific establishment.",
          "government/corporate figure Normally a routine overseas trip by a government figure would hardly warrant attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an exact amount or number:",
        "examples": [
          "It is difficult to put a figure on the cost of the repair work, as it is still rising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the numbers 1 to 9/10 to 99:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of these companies have low price-earnings ratios, some in single figures.",
          "There are fears that inflation could soon run into double figures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a number in the hundreds of thousands or millions:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a top City job with a six-figure salary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate something:",
        "examples": [
          "figure that Economists figure that the average snowmobiler spends about $555 per visit to the Yellowstone area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear or to be included in something:",
        "examples": [
          "figure in sth The cost of higher education is expected to figure prominently in all of the parties' policies this November."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "figuring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to expect or think that something will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] We figured (that) you'd want to rest after your trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be, appear, take part, or be included in something:",
        "examples": [
          "figure in Their names did not figure in the list of finalists.",
          "They denied that violence and intimidation had figured prominently in achieving the decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an amount:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm still figuring my taxes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fiji": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country formed of over 800 islands in the Pacific Ocean",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "filch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to steal something of little value:",
        "examples": [
          "Who's filched my pencils?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal something of little value:",
        "examples": [
          "OK – who filched my pencils?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "file": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of several different types of container used to store papers, letters, and other documents in an ordered way, especially in an office:",
        "examples": [
          "a box/envelope file",
          "secret/confidential/personnel files",
          "in the files You'll find it in the files under \"C\".",
          "on file We keep your records on file for five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written records that are kept about a particular person or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "open a file on The police have opened a file on local burglaries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information stored on a computer as one unit with one name:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the file name?",
          "I'm going to copy/save this file."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long line of people or animals, one behind another:",
        "examples": [
          "file of They were horrified to see files of ants marching through the kitchen.",
          "in single file They walked in single file (= one behind another).",
          "in file US Soldiers marched across the bridge in file (= one behind the other)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, flat or rounded metal tool with rough surfaces for rubbing wooden or metal objects to make them smooth or to change their shape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store information in a careful and particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "file something under something We file these reports (= put them in a file) under country of origin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a document to an official authority, especially a tax authority, giving information or making a request:",
        "examples": [
          "Not filing a tax return can get you into big trouble.",
          "A separate form should be filed for each tax year that nondeductible contributions are made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially record something, especially in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "The police filed charges against the two suspects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "News reporters file a story by sending it to their office, usually by phone, email, or other electronic method:",
        "examples": [
          "Our foreign correspondent filed this report earlier today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in a line, one behind another:",
        "examples": [
          "file through The visitors filed through the entrance to the ticket offices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a file in order to make an object smooth or to change its shape:",
        "examples": [
          "File the sharp edges.",
          "be filed down Her teeth were filed down and she was fitted with porcelain veneers.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] The surface had been filed smooth.",
          "file your nails She filed her nails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a folded piece of stiff paper used to store papers, letters, or other documents in an ordered way, esp. in an office, or a box or container in which documents are stored:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] You’ll find it in the files under C.",
          "[ U ] We keep your records on file for five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A file in a computer is a collection of information stored as one unit with one name:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I’m going to copy/save this file."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of people or animals, one behind another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They walked (in) single file."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually flat tool with rough surfaces for rubbing objects to make them smooth or to change their shape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store papers, letters, or other documents in an ordered or particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "We file the reports by zip code."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To file something can mean to make an official record of it, or to begin a legal process:",
        "examples": [
          "to file an insurance claim",
          "to file criminal charges"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in a line, one behind another:",
        "examples": [
          "The bride’s family filed in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a tool with rough surfaces in order to make an object smooth or to change its shape:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She carefully filed her nails before applying nail polish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of information that is stored on a computer as one unit under one name:",
        "examples": [
          "text/computer/image file Click on the command and a box pops up showing how big the text file is and how long it should take to save to your hard drive.",
          "save/create/copy a file It's best to save the file to a common directory.",
          "open/read/view a file You will need Adobe Acrobat installed in order to open the file.",
          "write to/edit a file It is necessary to designate a group of people who are allowed to edit the file.",
          "close/delete a file If you reboot your computer with the startup disk in the drive, you'll get to a prompt from which you can delete the file."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written record kept on a person, subject, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees who get an award for good work have a notice of it put in their employee file.",
          "The FBI does not keep a file on every citizen of the United States.",
          "refer to/read a file The company won't know the full details until they have read his file."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container used to store papers and other documents together, especially in an office:",
        "examples": [
          "Many organizations are doing good work around policy, but too often it sits forgotten in a file somewhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kept as part of a written record on paper or on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "I received an acknowledgment from the HR department that my name was on file.",
          "You should keep it on file for future reference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store information or documents carefully so that they are easy to find, either in a place such as a folder or desk, or on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "The effective e-manager will make it clear where on the system to file documents.",
          "file sth under sth An organization with initials in the name, eg W H Smith, will be filed under the initial, in this case W.",
          "file sth away It's tempting to file away all the paperwork relating to your pension and forget about it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially record something such as a complaint:",
        "examples": [
          "file a lawsuit/a suit/charges He is planning to file a lawsuit against the current chairman for an alleged violation of a clause in his contract.",
          "file a complaint/claim/petition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially send something such as your accounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Any gain or loss should be reported when you file your tax return.",
          "It was found that the company had failed to file accounts at Companies House."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "filed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store information in a careful and particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "file something under something We file these reports (= put them in a file) under country of origin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a document to an official authority, especially a tax authority, giving information or making a request:",
        "examples": [
          "Not filing a tax return can get you into big trouble.",
          "A separate form should be filed for each tax year that nondeductible contributions are made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially record something, especially in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "The police filed charges against the two suspects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "News reporters file a story by sending it to their office, usually by phone, email, or other electronic method:",
        "examples": [
          "Our foreign correspondent filed this report earlier today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in a line, one behind another:",
        "examples": [
          "file through The visitors filed through the entrance to the ticket offices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a file in order to make an object smooth or to change its shape:",
        "examples": [
          "file (down) File (down) the sharp edges.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] The surface had been filed smooth.",
          "file your nails She filed her nails."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "files": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of several different types of container used to store papers, letters, and other documents in an ordered way, especially in an office:",
        "examples": [
          "a box/envelope file",
          "secret/confidential/personnel files",
          "in the files You'll find it in the files under \"C\".",
          "on file We keep your records on file for five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written records that are kept about a particular person or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "open a file on The police have opened a file on local burglaries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information stored on a computer as one unit with one name:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the file name?",
          "I'm going to copy/save this file."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long line of people or animals, one behind another:",
        "examples": [
          "file of They were horrified to see files of ants marching through the kitchen.",
          "in single file They walked in single file (= one behind another).",
          "in file US Soldiers marched across the bridge in file (= one behind the other)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, flat or rounded metal tool with rough surfaces for rubbing wooden or metal objects to make them smooth or to change their shape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store information in a careful and particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "file something under something We file these reports (= put them in a file) under country of origin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a document to an official authority, especially a tax authority, giving information or making a request:",
        "examples": [
          "Not filing a tax return can get you into big trouble.",
          "A separate form should be filed for each tax year that nondeductible contributions are made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially record something, especially in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "The police filed charges against the two suspects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "News reporters file a story by sending it to their office, usually by phone, email, or other electronic method:",
        "examples": [
          "Our foreign correspondent filed this report earlier today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in a line, one behind another:",
        "examples": [
          "file through The visitors filed through the entrance to the ticket offices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a file in order to make an object smooth or to change its shape:",
        "examples": [
          "File the sharp edges.",
          "be filed down Her teeth were filed down and she was fitted with porcelain veneers.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] The surface had been filed smooth.",
          "file your nails She filed her nails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a folded piece of stiff paper used to store papers, letters, or other documents in an ordered way, esp. in an office, or a box or container in which documents are stored:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] You’ll find it in the files under C.",
          "[ U ] We keep your records on file for five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A file in a computer is a collection of information stored as one unit with one name:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I’m going to copy/save this file."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of people or animals, one behind another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They walked (in) single file."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually flat tool with rough surfaces for rubbing objects to make them smooth or to change their shape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store papers, letters, or other documents in an ordered or particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "We file the reports by zip code."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To file something can mean to make an official record of it, or to begin a legal process:",
        "examples": [
          "to file an insurance claim",
          "to file criminal charges"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in a line, one behind another:",
        "examples": [
          "The bride’s family filed in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a tool with rough surfaces in order to make an object smooth or to change its shape:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She carefully filed her nails before applying nail polish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of information that is stored on a computer as one unit under one name:",
        "examples": [
          "text/computer/image file Click on the command and a box pops up showing how big the text file is and how long it should take to save to your hard drive.",
          "save/create/copy a file It's best to save the file to a common directory.",
          "open/read/view a file You will need Adobe Acrobat installed in order to open the file.",
          "write to/edit a file It is necessary to designate a group of people who are allowed to edit the file.",
          "close/delete a file If you reboot your computer with the startup disk in the drive, you'll get to a prompt from which you can delete the file."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written record kept on a person, subject, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees who get an award for good work have a notice of it put in their employee file.",
          "The FBI does not keep a file on every citizen of the United States.",
          "refer to/read a file The company won't know the full details until they have read his file."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container used to store papers and other documents together, especially in an office:",
        "examples": [
          "Many organizations are doing good work around policy, but too often it sits forgotten in a file somewhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kept as part of a written record on paper or on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "I received an acknowledgment from the HR department that my name was on file.",
          "You should keep it on file for future reference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store information or documents carefully so that they are easy to find, either in a place such as a folder or desk, or on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "The effective e-manager will make it clear where on the system to file documents.",
          "file sth under sth An organization with initials in the name, eg W H Smith, will be filed under the initial, in this case W.",
          "file sth away It's tempting to file away all the paperwork relating to your pension and forget about it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially record something such as a complaint:",
        "examples": [
          "file a lawsuit/a suit/charges He is planning to file a lawsuit against the current chairman for an alleged violation of a clause in his contract.",
          "file a complaint/claim/petition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially send something such as your accounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Any gain or loss should be reported when you file your tax return.",
          "It was found that the company had failed to file accounts at Companies House."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "filet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of meat or fish without bones:",
        "examples": [
          "chicken/cod filets",
          "filet of beef"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut a piece of meat or fish from the bones",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "fillet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "filibuster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a long speech in order to delay or prevent a new law being made:",
        "examples": [
          "Conceivably, supporters of the law could filibuster to prevent it from being revised."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long speech that someone makes in order to delay or prevent a new law being made:",
        "examples": [
          "He started a filibuster to stop the drafting of young men into military service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in a legislature) a way of preventing a law from being passed by using the rules or making long speeches to delay voting on it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "filing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of putting documents, electronic information, etc. into files:",
        "examples": [
          "a filing cabinet",
          "Her job involves filing and other general office work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official record of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a bankruptcy filing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small pieces of metal that are removed from a larger piece by filing:",
        "examples": [
          "iron filings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of putting papers, letters, or other documents into files:",
        "examples": [
          "Her job involves filing and answering phones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting documents into files:",
        "examples": [
          "He went into the office on Sunday to do some filing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of officially recording something, for example, your accounts:",
        "examples": [
          "He was found guilty of assisting the filing of false tax returns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "filipino": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person from the Philippines",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official language of the Philippines",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make or become full; to use empty space:",
        "examples": [
          "fill something with something I filled the bucket with water.",
          "I could hear the tank filling.",
          "She filled most of her time watching TV.",
          "figurative Happy sounds filled the room (= could be heard everywhere in the room)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a substance into an empty space:",
        "examples": [
          "Before painting, fill all the cracks in the plaster.",
          "be filled with These cakes are filled with cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide something that is needed or not there:",
        "examples": [
          "International workers fill a void.",
          "fill a need The apartments fill a need for long-term housing for the homeless.",
          "fill a gap in the market The product clearly filled a gap in the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a substance into a hole in a tooth to repair it:",
        "examples": [
          "You should get that cavity filled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone have a particular feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "The thought of it fills me with dread.",
          "The idea of putting her mother in a nursing home filled her with shame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a job or position to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "fill a job I'm sorry, the job has already been filled.",
          "fill a position mainly US The country does not have enough engineers to fill the positions available.",
          "fill a post mainly UK There are plenty of people to fill these posts.",
          "fill a vacancy There were around 100 vacancies to fill.",
          "fill something with someone We would prefer to fill the position with (= give it to) a recent graduate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's fill is as much as they want or can deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "eat your fill He took only a few minutes to eat his fill.",
          "drink your fill We let the horses drink their fill before continuing.",
          "have your fill of I'd had my fill of his rude remarks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become fuller or full; to use empty space:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I filled the bucket.",
          "[ I ] After all that rain, the reservoirs are finally filling.",
          "[ T ] The dentist says I need to have four teeth filled (= treated to replace decayed material)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a product or service fills a need, it gives people something they want.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "To fill a job or position is to employ someone to do that job:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’m sorry, the position has already been filled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount that is enough:",
        "examples": [
          "to eat/drink your fill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to employ someone to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "fill a vacancy/post/position It took us over a year to fill that vacancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "fill a vacancy/post/position A former state district judge will fill the vacancy created following the CEO's resignation.",
          "He was political editor of the Sunday Mirror, then filled the same role at Today newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide something such as a product or service that someone wants or needs:",
        "examples": [
          "fill a gap/niche The theory is that the government's venture-capital funds can fill a gap in the market for start-ups.",
          "fill a demand/need A new business must fill both a need and a demand. Selling something people need but don't want is noble but not profitable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply a customer with the product or service they have requested:",
        "examples": [
          "The defence ministry called for bids to fill an order for 126 fighter jets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "filled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "full of the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a smoke-filled room",
          "a fun-filled weekend"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "filler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is used to fill small holes and cracks, especially in wood and walls",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short text or drawings used to fill extra space in a magazine or newspaper, or talk, music, etc. used to fill extra time in a radio or television broadcast:",
        "examples": [
          "We used the clip as a filler after one of our guests dropped out of the show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something of lower quality included in a film, broadcast, speech, record, etc. in order to fill all the time or space:",
        "examples": [
          "There are only three good tracks on the album - the rest is just filler."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is injected (= put with a needle) into the skin as a beauty treatment, to hide wrinkles (= lines or folds in the skin caused by age)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is added to processed food (= food that has had a chemical or industrial treatment) to increase its size or add fibre, often a cheaper vegetable substance that is added to a meat product:",
        "examples": [
          "Most pet treats are full of grains and fillers with only a fraction of the ingredients being real meat.",
          "The crab cake was filled with lumps of crab meat and had relatively little filler."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or short phrase such as \"er\" or \"well\", used when a person pauses to think about what to say next:",
        "examples": [
          "When she transcribed the conversation she edited out all the fillers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fillers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is used to fill small holes and cracks, especially in wood and walls",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short text or drawings used to fill extra space in a magazine or newspaper, or talk, music, etc. used to fill extra time in a radio or television broadcast:",
        "examples": [
          "We used the clip as a filler after one of our guests dropped out of the show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something of lower quality included in a film, broadcast, speech, record, etc. in order to fill all the time or space:",
        "examples": [
          "There are only three good tracks on the album - the rest is just filler."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is injected (= put with a needle) into the skin as a beauty treatment, to hide wrinkles (= lines or folds in the skin caused by age)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is added to processed food (= food that has had a chemical or industrial treatment) to increase its size or add fibre, often a cheaper vegetable substance that is added to a meat product:",
        "examples": [
          "Most pet treats are full of grains and fillers with only a fraction of the ingredients being real meat.",
          "The crab cake was filled with lumps of crab meat and had relatively little filler."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or short phrase such as \"er\" or \"well\", used when a person pauses to think about what to say next:",
        "examples": [
          "When she transcribed the conversation she edited out all the fillers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fillet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of meat or fish without bones:",
        "examples": [
          "a piece of cod fillet",
          "fillet of plaice",
          "small trout fillets",
          "fillet steak",
          "fillet of beef"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut a piece of meat or fish from the bones",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of meat or fish without bones",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut the flesh away from the bones of a fish:",
        "examples": [
          "The customer wanted her fish filleted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "filling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any material used to fill something:",
        "examples": [
          "duvets with synthetic filling"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the layer of food inside a sandwich, cake, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "pies with sweet or savoury fillings",
          "sandwich fillings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the artificial substance put into holes in teeth to repair them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If food is filling, you feel full after you have eaten only a little of it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel full after eating only a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "This chocolate cake is very filling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a material put inside of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] What sort of filling do these pillows have?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A filling is also a substance put into the space in a tooth where decayed material has been removed.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fills": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make or become full; to use empty space:",
        "examples": [
          "fill something with something I filled the bucket with water.",
          "I could hear the tank filling.",
          "She filled most of her time watching TV.",
          "figurative Happy sounds filled the room (= could be heard everywhere in the room)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a substance into an empty space:",
        "examples": [
          "Before painting, fill all the cracks in the plaster.",
          "be filled with These cakes are filled with cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide something that is needed or not there:",
        "examples": [
          "International workers fill a void.",
          "fill a need The apartments fill a need for long-term housing for the homeless.",
          "fill a gap in the market The product clearly filled a gap in the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a substance into a hole in a tooth to repair it:",
        "examples": [
          "You should get that cavity filled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone have a particular feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "The thought of it fills me with dread.",
          "The idea of putting her mother in a nursing home filled her with shame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a job or position to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "fill a job I'm sorry, the job has already been filled.",
          "fill a position mainly US The country does not have enough engineers to fill the positions available.",
          "fill a post mainly UK There are plenty of people to fill these posts.",
          "fill a vacancy There were around 100 vacancies to fill.",
          "fill something with someone We would prefer to fill the position with (= give it to) a recent graduate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's fill is as much as they want or can deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "eat your fill He took only a few minutes to eat his fill.",
          "drink your fill We let the horses drink their fill before continuing.",
          "have your fill of I'd had my fill of his rude remarks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become fuller or full; to use empty space:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I filled the bucket.",
          "[ I ] After all that rain, the reservoirs are finally filling.",
          "[ T ] The dentist says I need to have four teeth filled (= treated to replace decayed material)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a product or service fills a need, it gives people something they want.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "To fill a job or position is to employ someone to do that job:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’m sorry, the position has already been filled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount that is enough:",
        "examples": [
          "to eat/drink your fill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to employ someone to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "fill a vacancy/post/position It took us over a year to fill that vacancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "fill a vacancy/post/position A former state district judge will fill the vacancy created following the CEO's resignation.",
          "He was political editor of the Sunday Mirror, then filled the same role at Today newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide something such as a product or service that someone wants or needs:",
        "examples": [
          "fill a gap/niche The theory is that the government's venture-capital funds can fill a gap in the market for start-ups.",
          "fill a demand/need A new business must fill both a need and a demand. Selling something people need but don't want is noble but not profitable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply a customer with the product or service they have requested:",
        "examples": [
          "The defence ministry called for bids to fill an order for 126 fighter jets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "filly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young female horse",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young, female horse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "film": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of moving pictures, usually shown in a cinema or on television and often telling a story:",
        "examples": [
          "What's your favourite film?",
          "We took the children to a film.",
          "see a film We took the children to see a film.",
          "She had a long career in films/film (= the business of making films).",
          "a film star/critic",
          "the film industry",
          "a film-maker",
          "shoot a film Her last film was shot (= made) on location in South America.",
          "watch a film I hate people talking while I'm watching a film.",
          "Would you like to go and see a film tonight?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a length of) dark plastic-like material that can record images as photographs or as a moving picture:",
        "examples": [
          "roll of film I developed my last roll of film from the trip last night.",
          "a 24 exposure/16 mm/high-speed film",
          "on film A passer-by recorded the incident on film.",
          "get a film developed I'm getting my film developed at the chemist's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin layer of something on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "film of Everything in the room was covered in a fine film of dust.",
          "a film of smoke"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record moving pictures with a camera, usually to make a film for television or the cinema:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the scenes were filmed in a studio.",
          "They filmed for a week in Spain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make pictures of something in making a movie, or to make a movie:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Her last movie was filmed in Spain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a length of) dark, thin material like plastic on which you can record images as photographs or as moving pictures:",
        "examples": [
          "a roll of film",
          "I didn’t get my film developed yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin layer of something on something else:",
        "examples": [
          "A film of oil glistened on the surface of the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movie",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "filmed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record moving pictures with a camera, usually to make a film for television or the cinema:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the scenes were filmed in a studio.",
          "They filmed for a week in Spain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "filming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of making a film:",
        "examples": [
          "Filming was halted after the lead actor became ill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "filmmaker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is in charge of making a film",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who controls the making of a movie, usually its director",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "filmmakers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is in charge of making a film",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who controls the making of a movie, usually its director",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "films": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of moving pictures, usually shown in a cinema or on television and often telling a story:",
        "examples": [
          "What's your favourite film?",
          "We took the children to a film.",
          "see a film We took the children to see a film.",
          "She had a long career in films/film (= the business of making films).",
          "a film star/critic",
          "the film industry",
          "a film-maker",
          "shoot a film Her last film was shot (= made) on location in South America.",
          "watch a film I hate people talking while I'm watching a film.",
          "Would you like to go and see a film tonight?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a length of) dark plastic-like material that can record images as photographs or as a moving picture:",
        "examples": [
          "roll of film I developed my last roll of film from the trip last night.",
          "a 24 exposure/16 mm/high-speed film",
          "on film A passer-by recorded the incident on film.",
          "get a film developed I'm getting my film developed at the chemist's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin layer of something on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "film of Everything in the room was covered in a fine film of dust.",
          "a film of smoke"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record moving pictures with a camera, usually to make a film for television or the cinema:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the scenes were filmed in a studio.",
          "They filmed for a week in Spain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make pictures of something in making a movie, or to make a movie:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Her last movie was filmed in Spain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a length of) dark, thin material like plastic on which you can record images as photographs or as moving pictures:",
        "examples": [
          "a roll of film",
          "I didn’t get my film developed yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin layer of something on something else:",
        "examples": [
          "A film of oil glistened on the surface of the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movie",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "filter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of several types of equipment or devices for removing solids from liquids or gases, or for removing particular types of light:",
        "examples": [
          "a water filter",
          "a dust filter",
          "Ozone is the earth's primary filter for ultraviolet radiation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of plastic or glass placed in front of a camera lens in order to change the colour or amount of light entering it:",
        "examples": [
          "I like to experiment with different light filters on my camera."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool for selecting or removing a particular type of information:",
        "examples": [
          "You can apply filters to capture the most relevant data.",
          "A filter on the company computer network is designed to block obscene material."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool for creating special effects on an image:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a filter that makes all your pictures look like old sepia photographs.",
          "Instagram/Snapchat filters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that prevents someone saying things that may be offensive, rude, or unsuitable:",
        "examples": [
          "no filter There's absolutely no filter - she says whatever comes into her mind.",
          "Most people have a filter somewhere between their brain and their mouth, but not Sam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a green, arrow-shaped light that is part of a set of traffic lights and tells drivers when they can turn left or right:",
        "examples": [
          "a traffic filter",
          "a left/right filter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear or happen gradually or to a limited degree:",
        "examples": [
          "filter down News filtered down to us during the day.",
          "filter through Sunlight filtered through the branches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove solids from liquids or gases, or to remove particular types of light, using special equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "The water is filtered to remove any impurities.",
          "Devices in the two chimneys would filter (= remove) radioactive dust.",
          "filter something out Healthy kidneys usually filter out any excess phosphate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to select or remove a particular type of information from something:",
        "examples": [
          "This command filters the search results by location.",
          "filter something out The software is well suited to small mobile phone screens because it filters out unnecessary information.",
          "Most email apps use spam filtering tools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment or a device for removing solids from liquids or gases, or for limiting the particular type of light, sound, or electricity going through it:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil filter",
          "a coffee filter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something filters down, in, out, or through, it appears or happens gradually or to a limited degree:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Reports of the accident began to filter in.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Sunlight filtered through the branches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that receives and processes information before displaying it or preventing it from being seen:",
        "examples": [
          "Junk email filters help define which email messages are spam.",
          "This web filter enables administrators to monitor user behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a computer program to process information before displaying it or preventing it from being seen:",
        "examples": [
          "The company, whose products filter email and internet content, confirmed a record second quarter yesterday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "filtered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear or happen gradually or to a limited degree:",
        "examples": [
          "filter down News filtered down to us during the day.",
          "filter through Sunlight filtered through the branches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove solids from liquids or gases, or to remove particular types of light, using special equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "The water is filtered to remove any impurities.",
          "Devices in the two chimneys would filter (= remove) radioactive dust.",
          "filter something out Healthy kidneys usually filter out any excess phosphate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to select or remove a particular type of information from something:",
        "examples": [
          "This command filters the search results by location.",
          "filter something out The software is well suited to small mobile phone screens because it filters out unnecessary information.",
          "Most email apps use spam filtering tools."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "filtering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear or happen gradually or to a limited degree:",
        "examples": [
          "filter down News filtered down to us during the day.",
          "filter through Sunlight filtered through the branches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove solids from liquids or gases, or to remove particular types of light, using special equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "The water is filtered to remove any impurities.",
          "Devices in the two chimneys would filter (= remove) radioactive dust.",
          "filter something out Healthy kidneys usually filter out any excess phosphate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to select or remove a particular type of information from something:",
        "examples": [
          "This command filters the search results by location.",
          "filter something out The software is well suited to small mobile phone screens because it filters out unnecessary information.",
          "Most email apps use spam filtering tools."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "filters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of several types of equipment or devices for removing solids from liquids or gases, or for removing particular types of light:",
        "examples": [
          "a water filter",
          "a dust filter",
          "Ozone is the earth's primary filter for ultraviolet radiation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of plastic or glass placed in front of a camera lens in order to change the colour or amount of light entering it:",
        "examples": [
          "I like to experiment with different light filters on my camera."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool for selecting or removing a particular type of information:",
        "examples": [
          "You can apply filters to capture the most relevant data.",
          "A filter on the company computer network is designed to block obscene material."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool for creating special effects on an image:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a filter that makes all your pictures look like old sepia photographs.",
          "Instagram/Snapchat filters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that prevents someone saying things that may be offensive, rude, or unsuitable:",
        "examples": [
          "no filter There's absolutely no filter - she says whatever comes into her mind.",
          "Most people have a filter somewhere between their brain and their mouth, but not Sam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a green, arrow-shaped light that is part of a set of traffic lights and tells drivers when they can turn left or right:",
        "examples": [
          "a traffic filter",
          "a left/right filter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear or happen gradually or to a limited degree:",
        "examples": [
          "filter down News filtered down to us during the day.",
          "filter through Sunlight filtered through the branches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove solids from liquids or gases, or to remove particular types of light, using special equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "The water is filtered to remove any impurities.",
          "Devices in the two chimneys would filter (= remove) radioactive dust.",
          "filter something out Healthy kidneys usually filter out any excess phosphate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to select or remove a particular type of information from something:",
        "examples": [
          "This command filters the search results by location.",
          "filter something out The software is well suited to small mobile phone screens because it filters out unnecessary information.",
          "Most email apps use spam filtering tools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment or a device for removing solids from liquids or gases, or for limiting the particular type of light, sound, or electricity going through it:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil filter",
          "a coffee filter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something filters down, in, out, or through, it appears or happens gradually or to a limited degree:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Reports of the accident began to filter in.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Sunlight filtered through the branches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that receives and processes information before displaying it or preventing it from being seen:",
        "examples": [
          "Junk email filters help define which email messages are spam.",
          "This web filter enables administrators to monitor user behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a computer program to process information before displaying it or preventing it from being seen:",
        "examples": [
          "The company, whose products filter email and internet content, confirmed a record second quarter yesterday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "filth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thick, unpleasant dirt:",
        "examples": [
          "The floor was covered in filth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sexually offensive words or pictures:",
        "examples": [
          "People complain about the filth on TV and in the press."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "filthy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely or unpleasantly dirty:",
        "examples": [
          "Wash your hands - they're filthy!",
          "Look at this tablecloth - it's filthy!",
          "filthy habit I've never smoked - it's a filthy habit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing sexually offensive words or pictures:",
        "examples": [
          "filthy language",
          "a filthy joke",
          "humorous You've got a filthy mind!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "angry or showing anger:",
        "examples": [
          "filthy mood He was in a filthy mood.",
          "filthy temper He had been in a filthy temper ever since he arrived.",
          "filthy look That girl just gave me a filthy look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sport, a filthy move or action tricks an opponent and makes it very difficult for them to defend against it:",
        "examples": [
          "The player broke away with the puck and scored an absolutely filthy goal.",
          "The batter swung at and missed a filthy slider.",
          "The forward made a filthy move that left the defender looking like a fool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely dirty:",
        "examples": [
          "My job is very physical and I come home filthy dirty every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely rich:",
        "examples": [
          "The profession is dominated by filthy rich white men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely dirty:",
        "examples": [
          "Trucks poured out clouds of filthy, black smoke."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "filtration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of passing a liquid or gas through a piece of equipment in order to remove solid pieces or other substances:",
        "examples": [
          "a filtration unit/plant",
          "The technology exists to remove all of these contaminants through filtration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of using a filter to remove solids from liquids or gasses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of passing a liquid or gas through a filter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin vertical part sticking out of the body of especially a fish or an aircraft that helps balance and movement:",
        "examples": [
          "We could see the fin of a shark as it slowly circled our boat.",
          "a fish's dorsal fin",
          "The aircraft has a long tail fin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hairstyle, usually worn by men, where the hair is combed from the sides towards the centre so that it sticks up like a fin on top of the head",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, wing-shaped part of a fish that helps it to swim, or a wing-shaped part of a ship, aircraft, or car",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "final": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "last:",
        "examples": [
          "a final warning/offer",
          "the final chapters of a book",
          "the final years",
          "in its final stages The game is in its final stages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you are talking about what is most important or true in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "In the final analysis, it is the drug companies that are going to profit from this policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you are certain you will not change your decision about something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not coming and that's final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last in a series of games, races, or competitions, usually the one in which the winner is chosen:",
        "examples": [
          "through to a final Last year we got through to the final.",
          "The men's basketball final will be on Sunday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last set of games in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you think she will make it to the finals this year in the US Open?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the exams taken at the end of a university or college course:",
        "examples": [
          "take your finals I'm taking my finals in June."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test taken on a subject at the end of a school year or college course:",
        "examples": [
          "The final exam for this class will be on 21 May.",
          "When is your chemistry/French/algebra final?",
          "I've got three finals left for the year, and then I'm done.",
          "If you fail the final exam, you will have to retake the class.",
          "Finals week starts next Monday, so I'll be busy studying until then."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "last:",
        "examples": [
          "The other team scored twice in the final minute.",
          "The recommendation will be sent to the City Council for final approval.",
          "infml I’m not coming and that’s final (= I do not want to discuss it any longer)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last in a series of games, races, or competitions:",
        "examples": [
          "The women’s basketball finals will be on Sunday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "last in a series, or happening for the last time:",
        "examples": [
          "final payment/instalment/dividend Shareholders will get a final payment of 30.2p a share through the issue of redeemable shares.",
          "final quarter/stage/period Sales jumped in the final quarter, reaching $53.8 million.",
          "final warning/notice/reminder He was fined two weeks' wages and given a final warning about his conduct.",
          "final review/inspection/report The realtor will do a final inspection of the property on Thursday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely decided, with no further changes:",
        "examples": [
          "Our offer is final.",
          "Once you sign the agreement it's final.",
          "final decision/ruling/judgement The German courts are expected to make a final ruling in September."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most correct or most complete possible:",
        "examples": [
          "final estimate/balance/invoice Any fees already paid will be deducted from the final balance.",
          "final draft/release/version The final draft includes spreadsheets and an updated sales forecast.",
          "final result/product/design Construction will be postponed until the council approves the building's final design."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "finale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the last part of a musical or theatre performance or a film, especially when this is very exciting or emotional:",
        "examples": [
          "grand finale All the dancers come on stage during the grand finale.",
          "In summer, outdoor concerts, frequently with firework finales, take place in the gardens.",
          "The film grips you from its opening scenes to its tense finale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last episode (= part) of a particular series of a TV programme, or the last ever episode of the programme:",
        "examples": [
          "More than 52 million people watched the \"Friends\" finale.",
          "season finale mainly US He announced his departure on Saturday Night Live's season finale.",
          "series finale I thought the series finale was a big disappointment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that provides a very exciting or emotional ending to something:",
        "examples": [
          "The match had a thrilling finale when, with only seconds to go, the home team scored again.",
          "finale to What better finale to her career than this extravagant gesture?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last part of something, esp. a musical or theater performance:",
        "examples": [
          "a grand finale"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "finalist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or group competing in a final",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "finalists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or group competing in a final",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "finalize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a final and certain decision about a plan, date, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll finalize the details later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a final and certain decision about a plan, date, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Details of the deal are being finalized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop making changes to a plan, date, agreement, etc. and make a final decision about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Although details are still being finalized, the deal is expected to go through next month.",
          "finalize plans/arrangements",
          "finalize a deal/an agreement"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "finalized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a final and certain decision about a plan, date, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll finalize the details later."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "finalizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a final and certain decision about a plan, date, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll finalize the details later."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "finally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "after a long time or some difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "We finally got home at midnight.",
          "After months of looking he finally found a job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "Finally, I'd like to thank everyone for coming this evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that will not be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "The plan hasn't been finally approved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the end, or after some delay:",
        "examples": [
          "Finally, I just said, \"I don’t care.\"",
          "We finally got home at midnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the end of a long series of events or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "A rescue plan was finally agreed to save the plant.",
          "Finally, after months of speculation, the latest model went on sale."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "finals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the last set of games in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you think she will make it to the finals this year in the US Open?",
          "We have tickets for the men's finals at Wimbledon.",
          "They came within two points of reaching the finals.",
          "The Stanley Cup Finals will be broadcast nationally.",
          "I never thought I'd reach the finals, so I'm delighted!",
          "Unfortunately, he failed to qualify for the finals of the 110m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the exams taken at the end of a university or college course:",
        "examples": [
          "take your finals I'm taking my finals in June.",
          "The finals results have gone up on the noticeboard.",
          "He was doing his finals so he was working in the library most days.",
          "We're planning to go to France after our finals.",
          "Karl's right in the middle of his finals at the moment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "finance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the management of) a supply of money:",
        "examples": [
          "corporate/personal/public finance",
          "the minister of finance/the finance minister",
          "finance department You need to speak to someone in the finance department.",
          "finance committee The finance committee controls the school's budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money that a person or company has:",
        "examples": [
          "We keep a tight control on the organization's finances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the money needed for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The city council has refused to finance the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the management of money, or the money belonging to a person, group, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] corporate/personal finance",
          "[ pl ] the city’s finances"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money borrowed from an investor, bank, organization, etc. in order to pay for something:",
        "examples": [
          "raise/get/obtain finance Other ways of raising finance include equity release on a home and flexible mortgages.",
          "arrange/provide/offer finance for sth The state-owned bank provides finance for buying homes.",
          "require/need/seek finance All of these strategies required finance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or business of managing money, especially for a company or government:",
        "examples": [
          "finance industry/sector Employment is expected to grow in finance, insurance, real estate, trade and services industries.",
          "finance minister/director/committee The finance director reported a 3% rise in sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of the way money is used and managed in the economy:",
        "examples": [
          "There, he studied corporate finance and learned how to read income statements and balance sheets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is available for a person, company, government, etc. to use, and the way that it is used:",
        "examples": [
          "manage/control/handle your finances Many customers use online banking services to manage their finances.",
          "personal/public/government finances Recession and ill-judged tax cuts have put extra strain on the public finances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide or lend the money needed to pay for something :",
        "examples": [
          "finance a project/development/programme 20% of the budget has been set aside to help finance the project.",
          "be financed by/with/through Corporate acquisitions will likely be financed through the issuance of high-yield bonds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "financed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the money needed for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The city council has refused to finance the project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "finances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the money that a person or company has:",
        "examples": [
          "We keep a tight control on the organization's finances.",
          "UK informal My finances won't run to (= I do not have enough money to buy) a new car this year.",
          "He had to take charge of his parents' finances.",
          "My yearly bonus makes a big difference to my finances.",
          "We had huge concerns about the school's finances."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "financial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to money or how money is managed:",
        "examples": [
          "financial difficulties/success",
          "financial affairs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to money or the way money is managed:",
        "examples": [
          "financial stability/security/strength Independent agencies perform rigorous analysis in order to assign financial strength ratings to America's leading corporations.",
          "financial advisor/planner/analyst She is a licensed financial advisor.",
          "financial statements/accounts/report A certified financial statement from an auditor must be filed with the annual report.",
          "financial problems/issues/difficulties Unable to overcome their financial difficulties, the company declared bankruptcy last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with the purpose or aim of making a profit, rather than for any other reason:",
        "examples": [
          "a financial buyer/investor This division, the most profitable in the group, is likely to appeal to a financial buyer.",
          "Some of these companies have a financial interest in the pending legislation.",
          "Our interest in the company is financial rather than strategic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "financially": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to money or how money is managed:",
        "examples": [
          "financially viable The project is not financially viable (= will not produce enough money).",
          "financially dependent on He's still financially dependent on (= regularly receives money to live from) his parents.",
          "Financially, we're doing well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is related to money or making money:",
        "examples": [
          "Several local businesses are supporting the project financially.",
          "a job that is financially rewarding",
          "financially secure/sound/stable, etc. This is a financially sound and profitable enterprise.",
          "financially stretched/troubled, etc. A wealthy millionaire has extended an offer to the university that could help save the financially troubled school.",
          "financially dependent/independent Sound financial planning ensured she will be financially independent.",
          "financially unsustainable/viable They suggested that the use of eco-friendly cleaning materials was not financially viable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "financier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has control of a large amount of money and can give or lend it to people or organizations",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who controls a large amount of money and can give or lend it to people or organizations",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that controls large amounts of money, for example providing money for investment, or arranging loans to companies:",
        "examples": [
          "The millionaire financier agreed to invest $500 million in the ailing company.",
          "a retail/real estate, etc. financier The country's biggest real-estate financier estimates that Brazil needs 7.9 million new homes.",
          "a commercial/corporate financier He's is a corporate financier for Citigroup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "financing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the money needed to do a particular thing, or the way of getting the money:",
        "examples": [
          "BP will provide 65 percent of the financing for the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that a person or company borrows for a particular purpose, or the process of getting this money or arranging for it to be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "apply for/arrange/get financing (for sth) When you've found the land you want to buy, you'll need to apply for financing.",
          "offer/provide financing (for sth) The bank agreed to provide financing for a new warehouse.",
          "a financing arrangement/deal/plan",
          "short-term financing"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "finch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of various types of small singing bird with a short, wide, pointed beak",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small singing bird with a short, wide, pointed beak",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "finder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who finds something",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "finders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who finds something",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "finding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information that is discovered during an official examination of a problem, situation, or object:",
        "examples": [
          "The report's finding on the decrease in violent crime supports the police chief's claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judgment made at the end of an official legal inquiry (= a process to discover the answer to something)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "information that has been discovered esp. by detailed study",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "information or a fact that is discovered by studying something:",
        "examples": [
          "findings on sth The inquiry has published its findings on the gender pay gap.",
          "According to the report's findings, year-on-year new car prices have fallen by 1.3 per cent.",
          "the key/main/major finding(s) One of the key findings of the survey is that British firms exporting to Europe for the first time find it difficult to make overseas customers pay on time.",
          "findings show/suggest Our findings show that people would work more efficiently if they were allowed to work flexibly.",
          "present/publish/announce findings She and the other researchers presented their findings at a conference this summer in Toronto.",
          "initial/preliminary findings Last week, the committee handed the preliminary findings of its investigation to the United States' Securities and Exchange Commission."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "We disagree with the court's finding, as we believe that there was more than sufficient evidence that Mr. Brown failed to file his tax returns.",
          "finding against/in favour of sb A finding against him could cost him the right to work as a financial adviser.",
          "make/reach a finding They reached a finding of gross negligence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "findings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information that is discovered during an official examination of a problem, situation, or object:",
        "examples": [
          "The report's finding on the decrease in violent crime supports the police chief's claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judgment made at the end of an official legal inquiry (= a process to discover the answer to something)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "information that has been discovered esp. by detailed study",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "information or a fact that is discovered by studying something:",
        "examples": [
          "findings on sth The inquiry has published its findings on the gender pay gap.",
          "According to the report's findings, year-on-year new car prices have fallen by 1.3 per cent.",
          "the key/main/major finding(s) One of the key findings of the survey is that British firms exporting to Europe for the first time find it difficult to make overseas customers pay on time.",
          "findings show/suggest Our findings show that people would work more efficiently if they were allowed to work flexibly.",
          "present/publish/announce findings She and the other researchers presented their findings at a conference this summer in Toronto.",
          "initial/preliminary findings Last week, the committee handed the preliminary findings of its investigation to the United States' Securities and Exchange Commission."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "We disagree with the court's finding, as we believe that there was more than sufficient evidence that Mr. Brown failed to file his tax returns.",
          "finding against/in favour of sb A finding against him could cost him the right to work as a financial adviser.",
          "make/reach a finding They reached a finding of gross negligence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "finds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to discover, especially where a thing or person is, either unexpectedly or by searching, or to discover where to get or how to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "I've just found a ten-pound note in my pocket.",
          "I couldn't find Andrew's phone number.",
          "You'll find the knives and forks in the left-hand drawer.",
          "Researchers are hoping to find a cure for the disease.",
          "[ + two objects ] Has he found himself a place to live yet?",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] She was found unconscious and bleeding.",
          "[ + that ] The study found that men who were married lived longer than those who were not.",
          "Do you think they'll ever find a way of bringing peace to the region?",
          "We're really struggling to find (= get) enough money to pay the rent.",
          "After years of abuse from her husband, she eventually found the courage to leave him.",
          "I wish I could find (the) time to do more reading."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to realize that something exists or has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] We came home to find (that) the cat had had kittens.",
          "I found (that) I could easily swim a mile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist or be present somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Many plant and animal species are found only in the rainforests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get somewhere you are trying to reach:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a map but I still couldn't find my way back to the hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always finding fault with the way he works."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to realize that you are in a particular situation or place, or doing a particular thing, when you did not intend to:",
        "examples": [
          "He'll find himself with no friends at all if he carries on behaving this way.",
          "find yourself in something We fell asleep on the train and woke up to find ourselves in Calais.",
          "I found myself in a crowd outside the town hall.",
          "Call me if you ever find yourself in need of a lawyer.",
          "They might find themselves doubting the wisdom of their actions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you go somewhere or do something to find yourself, you go there or do it to discover your true character:",
        "examples": [
          "Simon spent a year in an ashram in India to find himself.",
          "They are here to support the local community, not to find themselves.",
          "I was a successful artist, but I still needed to find myself.",
          "He set out on a road trip in order to find himself.",
          "You won't find anyone to share your life with until you have found yourself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think or feel a particular way about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + noun/adj  ] Do you find John difficult to talk to?",
          "I don't find him an easy person to get on with.",
          "She doesn't find it easy to talk about her problems.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I find living in the city very stressful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a judgment in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "find someone guilty In a unanimous verdict, the jury found him guilty of the murder.",
          "find someone not guilty I really thought that he would be found not guilty, but I was wrong.",
          "If the jury finds her incompetent, the trial will be postponed until she recovers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good or valuable thing or a special person that has been discovered but was not known about before:",
        "examples": [
          "This café's quite a find - I had no idea there was anywhere like it around here.",
          "find of A recent find of ancient artefacts is on display at the local museum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see where a thing or person is, either unexpectedly or by searching; discover:",
        "examples": [
          "I found a ten-dollar bill in my pocket.",
          "I hope I can find a place to live near work.",
          "Many plant and animal species are found (= exist) only in the rain forests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who finds information begins to understand something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] The study found that men who took an aspirin a day have fewer heart attacks.",
          "Some insects have been found to live several years without water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you find a quality within yourself, you suddenly develop it or learn that you have it:",
        "examples": [
          "She found the courage to leave the town where she was born."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To find someone means to meet someone you can have a close, loving relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "Ellen found Sascha, married him, and soon after they had twins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a judgment in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] to be found guilty/innocent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good or valuable thing or a special person that has been discovered:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a real find – singers like her don’t grow on trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be successful in getting something:",
        "examples": [
          "find work/employment/a job, etc. I have only managed to find part-time work which doesn't pay anything like what I was earning before.",
          "It's very difficult to find good sales people.",
          "find an answer As yet we haven't found an answer to the question of what to do when he retires.",
          "The company needs to find £5 million by the end of the month to avoid going into administration.",
          "Somehow they managed to find £10,000 for a deposit on the apartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover where something is:",
        "examples": [
          "It isn't easy to find their contact details on their website.",
          "I can't find the file I created yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover information or a fact:",
        "examples": [
          "find that The study found that 60% of small and mid-sized firms in and around Paris reported a drop in sales since the strikes began.",
          "We found out that our competitors were selling a similar product at a much higher price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide on a particular judgment in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "find sb guilty/innocent All three men were found guilty of conspiracy to defraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you find the time for something, you have enough time for it:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to find the time to check the figures before you send out the report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide in a court of law that someone is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The Advertising Standards Authority has found against the multinational in a case that could prove to be significant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide in a court of law that someone is right:",
        "examples": [
          "The employment tribunal found in my favour, and I received compensation for losing my job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge someone an amount of money as a punishment for not obeying a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "Drivers who exceed the speed limit can expect to be fined heavily.",
          "[ + two objects ] They fined him £100 for using threatening behaviour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "finely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "into very thin or small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "Chop the carrots very finely.",
          "Make sure the spices are finely ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to an exact degree:",
        "examples": [
          "a finely-tuned engine",
          "a finely-executed manoeuvre"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "beautifully:",
        "examples": [
          "The painting depicts a finely-dressed couple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "into very thin or small pieces, grains, or drops:",
        "examples": [
          "finely ground coffee"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "finer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "good or good enough; healthy and well:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt terrible last night but I feel fine this morning.",
          "The apartments are very small, which is fine for one person.",
          "\"Are you all right?\" \"Everything's just fine, thanks.\"",
          "\"I'll come to your place at eight.\" \"Fine. See you then.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent or much better than average:",
        "examples": [
          "purveyors of fine wines and gourmet food",
          "The world's finest collection of Impressionist paintings is housed in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.",
          "This building is the finest example of its type."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very thin or in very small pieces or drops:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby's head was covered in fine blond hair.",
          "The eruption had covered the town with a fine layer of ash.",
          "Apply a fine line of highlighter along the middle of your top lip.",
          "fine features She has inherited her mother's fine (= delicate and beautiful) features."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very exact and delicate, or needing to be done, treated, or considered very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "fine details I understood in general what she was talking about, but some of the finer details were beyond me.",
          "finer points Younger readers can't be expected to understand the finer points of philosophy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sunny and dry:",
        "examples": [
          "The forecast said it would be fine and dry today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad or not convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "That's a fine (= very unpleasant) thing to say about your father after all he's done for you!",
          "He picked a fine time to leave us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that has to be paid as a punishment for not obeying a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "The maximum penalty for the offence is a $1,000 fine.",
          "heavy fine If found guilty, he faces six months in jail and a heavy (= severe) fine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge someone an amount of money as a punishment for not obeying a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "Drivers who exceed the speed limit can expect to be fined heavily.",
          "[ + two objects ] They fined him £100 for using threatening behaviour.",
          "be fined for You can be fined for failure to obey these traffic signals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a satisfactory way:",
        "examples": [
          "suit someone fine \"Will a loan of £500 be sufficient?\" \"That will suit me fine.\"",
          "It was working fine yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good or very well; satisfactory or satisfactorily:",
        "examples": [
          "I was sick last night, but I feel fine this morning.",
          "The apartments are very small, which is fine if you’re single.",
          "The car was working fine yesterday.",
          "\"Is something wrong?\" \"No, everything’s just fine, thanks.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of excellent quality or much better than average:",
        "examples": [
          "Although still young, he is already a fine musician.",
          "We had lunch in one of the city’s finest restaurants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fine is sometimes used with an opposite meaning to show that you are annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "That’s a fine thing to say after all I’ve done for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very thin or in very small grains or drops:",
        "examples": [
          "fine blond hair",
          "The paint comes out of the can in a fine spray.",
          "She has her mother’s fine (= delicate and beautiful) features."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that has to be paid as a punishment for not obeying a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "If found guilty, he faces six months in jail and a heavy fine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that someone has to pay as a punishment for not obeying a law or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "Copying cash is a federal offense and carries prison terms of up to 15 years and up to $5,000 in fines.",
          "a heavy/stiff fine The new state law carries with it heavy fines for teens caught with cigarettes.",
          "Bank officers said the decision to pay the fine would not affect its plans to pay off the loans within two years.",
          "be subject to/face a fine Employers can face fines and other sanctions for hiring any of the 8 to 10 million illegal immigrants who are estimated to live in this country.",
          "get/incur a fine If you go to court you could get a fine of up to a thousand dollars.",
          "hand out/impose a fine There has been a proposal to impose fines for late completion of work.",
          "Police can hand out on-the-spot fines to drunks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone pay an amount of money as a punishment for not obeying a law or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "The Financial Services Authority fined the bank a record £1m.",
          "be fined £100/$75,000, etc. (for sth) Individuals can be charged interest and fined up to £1,000 for late submission of their tax return."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of very high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a list of restaurants in the area that provide fine dining",
          "a fine set of financial results"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "good or good enough; healthy and well:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt terrible last night but I feel fine this morning.",
          "The apartments are very small, which is fine for one person.",
          "\"Are you all right?\" \"Everything's just fine, thanks.\"",
          "\"I'll come to your place at eight.\" \"Fine. See you then.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent or much better than average:",
        "examples": [
          "purveyors of fine wines and gourmet food",
          "The world's finest collection of Impressionist paintings is housed in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.",
          "This building is the finest example of its type."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very thin or in very small pieces or drops:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby's head was covered in fine blond hair.",
          "The eruption had covered the town with a fine layer of ash.",
          "Apply a fine line of highlighter along the middle of your top lip.",
          "fine features She has inherited her mother's fine (= delicate and beautiful) features."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very exact and delicate, or needing to be done, treated, or considered very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "fine details I understood in general what she was talking about, but some of the finer details were beyond me.",
          "finer points Younger readers can't be expected to understand the finer points of philosophy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sunny and dry:",
        "examples": [
          "The forecast said it would be fine and dry today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad or not convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "That's a fine (= very unpleasant) thing to say about your father after all he's done for you!",
          "He picked a fine time to leave us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that has to be paid as a punishment for not obeying a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "The maximum penalty for the offence is a $1,000 fine.",
          "heavy fine If found guilty, he faces six months in jail and a heavy (= severe) fine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge someone an amount of money as a punishment for not obeying a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "Drivers who exceed the speed limit can expect to be fined heavily.",
          "[ + two objects ] They fined him £100 for using threatening behaviour.",
          "be fined for You can be fined for failure to obey these traffic signals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a satisfactory way:",
        "examples": [
          "suit someone fine \"Will a loan of £500 be sufficient?\" \"That will suit me fine.\"",
          "It was working fine yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good or very well; satisfactory or satisfactorily:",
        "examples": [
          "I was sick last night, but I feel fine this morning.",
          "The apartments are very small, which is fine if you’re single.",
          "The car was working fine yesterday.",
          "\"Is something wrong?\" \"No, everything’s just fine, thanks.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of excellent quality or much better than average:",
        "examples": [
          "Although still young, he is already a fine musician.",
          "We had lunch in one of the city’s finest restaurants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fine is sometimes used with an opposite meaning to show that you are annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "That’s a fine thing to say after all I’ve done for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very thin or in very small grains or drops:",
        "examples": [
          "fine blond hair",
          "The paint comes out of the can in a fine spray.",
          "She has her mother’s fine (= delicate and beautiful) features."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that has to be paid as a punishment for not obeying a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "If found guilty, he faces six months in jail and a heavy fine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that someone has to pay as a punishment for not obeying a law or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "Copying cash is a federal offense and carries prison terms of up to 15 years and up to $5,000 in fines.",
          "a heavy/stiff fine The new state law carries with it heavy fines for teens caught with cigarettes.",
          "Bank officers said the decision to pay the fine would not affect its plans to pay off the loans within two years.",
          "be subject to/face a fine Employers can face fines and other sanctions for hiring any of the 8 to 10 million illegal immigrants who are estimated to live in this country.",
          "get/incur a fine If you go to court you could get a fine of up to a thousand dollars.",
          "hand out/impose a fine There has been a proposal to impose fines for late completion of work.",
          "Police can hand out on-the-spot fines to drunks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone pay an amount of money as a punishment for not obeying a law or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "The Financial Services Authority fined the bank a record £1m.",
          "be fined £100/$75,000, etc. (for sth) Individuals can be charged interest and fined up to £1,000 for late submission of their tax return."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of very high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a list of restaurants in the area that provide fine dining",
          "a fine set of financial results"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "finesse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great skill or style:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a disappointing performance that lacked finesse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with a situation or a person in a skilful and often slightly dishonest way:",
        "examples": [
          "She finessed the interview by playing down her lack of experience and talking about her long-standing interest in the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve something so it is the best it can possibly be:",
        "examples": [
          "After they'd finessed the software, they followed the people using it for several months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great skill or style:",
        "examples": [
          "She has handled these difficult negotiations with real finesse."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "finest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the best example of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "This 100-year-old restaurant is among London's finest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A city's finest is its police force:",
        "examples": [
          "New York's finest"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "finger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the long, thin, separate parts of the hand, especially those that are not thumbs:",
        "examples": [
          "He noticed her long delicate fingers.",
          "I cut my finger chopping onions last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a glove (= hand covering) that covers a finger",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch or feel something with your fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "She fingered her necklace absent-mindedly as she talked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you finger someone, you tell the police that they are guilty of a crime.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your fingers to play particular notes of a piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "She practised the piano by soundlessly fingering the notes.",
          "They tapped the strings of their guitar fretboards with one hand, while fingering their keyboards with the other.",
          "The note can be fingered in various ways, depending on which note you approach it from."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the long, thin parts of the hand that bend and hold things, esp. one other than the thumb:",
        "examples": [
          "I cut my finger when I was chopping onions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A finger is also a part of a glove (= piece of clothing for the hand) that covers a finger.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch or feel something with the fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "He fingered his watch nervously as he waited for the exam to begin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang If you finger someone, you tell the police that the person is guilty of a crime.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal money, or to be discovered to be stealing money, from the place where you work:",
        "examples": [
          "He was caught with his fingers in the till after management set up a covert surveillance system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fingered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with or using the stated number of fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "two-fingered typing"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fingering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "The fingering of a piece of music is the way that fingers are used to play particular notes, or the numbers on a sheet of music that show which fingers should play which notes.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fingernail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hard, slightly curved part that covers and protects the top of the end of a finger:",
        "examples": [
          "dirty fingernails",
          "She had long red fingernails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard, smooth covering that protects the upper part of the end of a finger",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fingernails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hard, slightly curved part that covers and protects the top of the end of a finger:",
        "examples": [
          "dirty fingernails",
          "She had long red fingernails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard, smooth covering that protects the upper part of the end of a finger",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fingerprint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the pattern of curved lines on the end of a finger or thumb that is different in every person, or a mark left by this pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "His fingerprints were all over the gun.",
          "take fingerprints The police have taken fingerprints from every man in the neighbourhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark left by dirt or oil from someone's finger on a clean surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record the pattern of someone's fingerprints:",
        "examples": [
          "We would like to fingerprint every one of your employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mark left by the pattern of curved lines on the end of a finger or thumb",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fingerprints": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the pattern of curved lines on the end of a finger or thumb that is different in every person, or a mark left by this pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "His fingerprints were all over the gun.",
          "take fingerprints The police have taken fingerprints from every man in the neighbourhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark left by dirt or oil from someone's finger on a clean surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record the pattern of someone's fingerprints:",
        "examples": [
          "We would like to fingerprint every one of your employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mark left by the pattern of curved lines on the end of a finger or thumb",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fingers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the long, thin, separate parts of the hand, especially those that are not thumbs:",
        "examples": [
          "He noticed her long delicate fingers.",
          "I cut my finger chopping onions last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a glove (= hand covering) that covers a finger",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch or feel something with your fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "She fingered her necklace absent-mindedly as she talked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you finger someone, you tell the police that they are guilty of a crime.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your fingers to play particular notes of a piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "She practised the piano by soundlessly fingering the notes.",
          "They tapped the strings of their guitar fretboards with one hand, while fingering their keyboards with the other.",
          "The note can be fingered in various ways, depending on which note you approach it from."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the long, thin parts of the hand that bend and hold things, esp. one other than the thumb:",
        "examples": [
          "I cut my finger when I was chopping onions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A finger is also a part of a glove (= piece of clothing for the hand) that covers a finger.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch or feel something with the fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "He fingered his watch nervously as he waited for the exam to begin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang If you finger someone, you tell the police that the person is guilty of a crime.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal money, or to be discovered to be stealing money, from the place where you work:",
        "examples": [
          "He was caught with his fingers in the till after management set up a covert surveillance system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fingertip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the end of a finger:",
        "examples": [
          "Use your fingertips to gently flatten the pastry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a finger",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fingertips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the end of a finger:",
        "examples": [
          "Use your fingertips to gently flatten the pastry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a finger",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "finicky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not easily satisfied or pleased, and only liking or accepting particular things:",
        "examples": [
          "a finicky eater",
          "If they change their product too much they may annoy finicky consumers.",
          "finicky about He's terribly finicky about his food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to do or deal with, usually because of having small parts or small details:",
        "examples": [
          "Repairing watches must be a very finicky job.",
          "The new system was finicky and not very popular with users."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving too much attention to small details; hard to please:",
        "examples": [
          "a finicky dresser",
          "a finicky eater"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "finish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to complete something or come to the end of an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll call you when I've finished my homework.",
          "Please place your questionnaire in the box when you're finished.",
          "finish something with something She finished the concert with a song from her first album.",
          "finish with Let's finish with some relaxation exercises.",
          "She finished second (= in second place) in the finals.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Have you finished reading that magazine?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting should finish around four o'clock.",
          "finish with The play finishes with a wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat, drink, or use something completely so that none remains:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure she finishes her dinner.",
          "He finished his drink and left.",
          "We finished (= ate all of) the pie last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you finish something made of wood, you give it a last covering of paint, polish, or varnish so that it is ready to be used.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a race, or the last part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a close finish",
          "They replayed the finish in slow motion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of the surface of a material such as wood:",
        "examples": [
          "Look at the beautiful shiny finish on that piano."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last covering of varnish, polish, or paint, that is put onto something:",
        "examples": [
          "Even a clear finish will alter the colour of wood slightly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come to an end:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The meeting should finish at four o’clock.",
          "[ T ] If you’ll let me finish my sentence, I’ll explain it to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To finish can also mean to complete something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She didn’t win but she did finish second.",
          "[ T ] Have you finished that magazine?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To finish can also mean to use completely:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We may as well finish the rest of this pasta."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a race, or the last part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Both candidates are predicting a close finish in this election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A finish is the appearance of the surface of something or the last covering, as of paint, put onto it:",
        "examples": [
          "a glossy finish"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end at a particular level or price at the end of a period of trading on a financial market:",
        "examples": [
          "finish down/up The FTSE 100 finished down 4.1 at 4,468.7.",
          "finish above/below sth The Dow Jones industrial average finished below 13,000 for the first time since April.",
          "finish at sth Its stock finished at $39.08, up 25 percent from a 52-week low of $31.15.",
          "Headline shares finished the day higher after a positive start to the week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a particular position at the end of a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The company finished the financial year £56 million in deficit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a period of trading on a financial market:",
        "examples": [
          "The markets ended the week with a strong finish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being in a particular position at the end of a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "There were signs of a positive finish to the year for the tourist industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something looks when it is complete:",
        "examples": [
          "The use of good-quality paper and an attractive folder will add a professional finish to your printed presentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last covering of paint, etc. that is put onto a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "All these items are available in a range of finishes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "finished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completed, final or completely used :",
        "examples": [
          "How much does the finished product cost?",
          "UK The rebels' ammunition is almost finished and it is only a matter of time before they surrender.",
          "half-finished They've already run out of money and the building isn't even half-finished (= half of it has not been completed)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having completed a particular task, or stopped using something:",
        "examples": [
          "When do you expect to be finished?",
          "finished with Are you finished with that drill?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to continue, after a failure of some kind:",
        "examples": [
          "This financial crisis means that the government's economic policy is finished."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completed or brought to an end:",
        "examples": [
          "Raw materials make up only a small part of the cost of the finished product.",
          "As a result of this latest scandal, the senator’s career is finished ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe manufactured goods that are ready to be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "finished goods/products Prices paid to producers for finished goods rose 1.7 percent in October.",
          "finished goods inventory/stock On Monday the manufacturer processes the order, picks and packs the desired items from finished goods inventory, and ships them to the retailer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product as it appears after everything that needs to be done to it has been done:",
        "examples": [
          "The illustration shows all the stages - from the drawing board to the finished product."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "finishes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to complete something or come to the end of an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll call you when I've finished my homework.",
          "Please place your questionnaire in the box when you're finished.",
          "finish something with something She finished the concert with a song from her first album.",
          "finish with Let's finish with some relaxation exercises.",
          "She finished second (= in second place) in the finals.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Have you finished reading that magazine?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting should finish around four o'clock.",
          "finish with The play finishes with a wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat, drink, or use something completely so that none remains:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure she finishes her dinner.",
          "He finished his drink and left.",
          "We finished (= ate all of) the pie last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you finish something made of wood, you give it a last covering of paint, polish, or varnish so that it is ready to be used.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a race, or the last part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a close finish",
          "They replayed the finish in slow motion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of the surface of a material such as wood:",
        "examples": [
          "Look at the beautiful shiny finish on that piano."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last covering of varnish, polish, or paint, that is put onto something:",
        "examples": [
          "Even a clear finish will alter the colour of wood slightly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come to an end:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The meeting should finish at four o’clock.",
          "[ T ] If you’ll let me finish my sentence, I’ll explain it to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To finish can also mean to complete something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She didn’t win but she did finish second.",
          "[ T ] Have you finished that magazine?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To finish can also mean to use completely:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We may as well finish the rest of this pasta."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a race, or the last part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Both candidates are predicting a close finish in this election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A finish is the appearance of the surface of something or the last covering, as of paint, put onto it:",
        "examples": [
          "a glossy finish"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end at a particular level or price at the end of a period of trading on a financial market:",
        "examples": [
          "finish down/up The FTSE 100 finished down 4.1 at 4,468.7.",
          "finish above/below sth The Dow Jones industrial average finished below 13,000 for the first time since April.",
          "finish at sth Its stock finished at $39.08, up 25 percent from a 52-week low of $31.15.",
          "Headline shares finished the day higher after a positive start to the week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a particular position at the end of a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The company finished the financial year £56 million in deficit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a period of trading on a financial market:",
        "examples": [
          "The markets ended the week with a strong finish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being in a particular position at the end of a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "There were signs of a positive finish to the year for the tourist industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something looks when it is complete:",
        "examples": [
          "The use of good-quality paper and an attractive folder will add a professional finish to your printed presentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last covering of paint, etc. that is put onto a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "All these items are available in a range of finishes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "finishing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complete something or come to the end of an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll call you when I've finished my homework.",
          "Please place your questionnaire in the box when you're finished.",
          "finish (something) with something She finished (the concert) with a song from her first album.",
          "She finished second (= in second place) in the finals.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Have you finished reading that magazine?",
          "be half-finished They've already run out of money and the building isn't even half-finished (= half of it has not been completed)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting should finish around four o'clock.",
          "The play finishes with a wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat, drink, or use something completely so that none remains:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure she finishes her dinner.",
          "He finished his drink and left.",
          "We finished (= ate all of) the pie last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you finish something made of wood, you give it a last covering of paint, polish, or varnish so that it is ready to be used.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "finite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a limit or end:",
        "examples": [
          "The funds available for the health service are finite and we cannot afford to waste money.",
          "finite amount We only have a finite amount of time to complete this task - we can't continue indefinitely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a form that shows the tense and subject of a verb, rather than the infinitive form or a participle:",
        "examples": [
          "In the following sentence \"go\" is finite: \"I often go to the cinema.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a limit or end:",
        "examples": [
          "We have only a finite amount of time to complete this project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "finland": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in northern Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "finn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person from Finland",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "finnish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Finland, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the language spoken in Finland",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin vertical part sticking out of the body of especially a fish or an aircraft that helps balance and movement:",
        "examples": [
          "We could see the fin of a shark as it slowly circled our boat.",
          "a fish's dorsal fin",
          "The aircraft has a long tail fin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hairstyle, usually worn by men, where the hair is combed from the sides towards the centre so that it sticks up like a fin on top of the head",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, wing-shaped part of a fish that helps it to swim, or a wing-shaped part of a ship, aircraft, or car",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fir": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) that grows in cold countries and has leaves that are like needles:",
        "examples": [
          "Around the chalet, tall firs blocked out the sun.",
          "They decorated a small fir tree for Christmas.",
          "The hills are thickly wooded with pine, fir, and maple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wood from a fir tree:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship has two masts, which are made of fir.",
          "Her studio has recycled fir floorboards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(material that is in) the state of burning that produces flames that send out heat and light, and might produce smoke:",
        "examples": [
          "Animals are usually afraid of fire.",
          "start a fire The fire was started by children playing with matches.",
          "put out a fire 40 people helped to put out (= stop) the fire.",
          "in a fire The library was badly damaged in the fire.",
          "by fire How many historic buildings are damaged by fire each year?",
          "catch fire She had to be rescued when her house caught fire (= started to burn).",
          "catch on fire US She had to be rescued when her house caught on fire (= started to burn)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small controlled fire that is used for heating or cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "light a fire It's very cold in here - should I light a fire?",
          "build a fire We built a fire on the beach.",
          "make a fire We put up our tents and made a small fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gas or electric heater that is used to warm up a room:",
        "examples": [
          "a gas/electric fire",
          "If you're cold just put the fire on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shooting of guns or other weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "cease fire The command was given to cease fire (= stop shooting)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start shooting, or start shooting someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "open fire on The police opened fire on the protesters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire in her speech inspired everyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a weapon to shoot bullets, arrows, or missiles:",
        "examples": [
          "He fired his gun into the air.",
          "fire at Someone started firing at us.",
          "fire into Without warning he started firing into the crowd.",
          "I just prayed that he would stop firing.",
          "The ambassador denied that any missiles had been fired across the border."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct a series of questions or criticisms at someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The journalists were firing questions at me for two whole hours.",
          "fire away \"I'd like to ask you some questions about your childhood.\" \"Fire away!\" (= You can start asking them now.)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone from their job, either because they have done something wrong or badly, or as a way of saving the cost of employing them:",
        "examples": [
          "She was fired after she was caught stealing from her employer.",
          "be fired from He was fired from his $165,000 job for poor performance.",
          "She has just been fired as editor of the newspaper.",
          "The company is reducing its workforce by firing 500 employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a strong emotion in someone:",
        "examples": [
          "fire someone with something I had a brilliant English teacher who fired me with enthusiasm for literature at an early age.",
          "fire someone’s imagination Talk of treasure and lost cities had fired their imaginations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to heat objects made of clay in a kiln (= a special oven) so that they become hard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of burning, or a burning mass of material:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The factory had to be closed because the risk of fire was too great.",
          "[ C ] There have been a lot of forest fires because of the drought.",
          "[ C ] The library was badly damaged in the fire.",
          "[ U ] The theater was destroyed by fire.",
          "[ C ] Over a hundred volunteers were needed to put out the fire (= stop it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fire is also a small controlled mass of burning material that is used for heating or cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Light a fire in the fireplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is on fire, it is burning, esp. when it is not meant to be:",
        "examples": [
          "By the time the firefighters arrived, the whole house was on fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of shooting bullets or other explosives from a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "The troops were ordered to cease fire (= stop shooting).",
          "The soldiers opened fire (= started shooting)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire in her speech inspired everyone to carry on in spite of recent setbacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shoot bullets or other explosives from a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He fired his gun into the air.",
          "[ I ] The soldiers began firing.",
          "[ T ] fig. The journalists kept firing questions at the president (= asking him questions quickly one after the other).",
          "[ I ] fig. \"I’d like to ask you some personal questions.\" \"Fire away (= You can start immediately)!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone to give up his or her job:",
        "examples": [
          "She was fired for stealing from her employer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a strong emotion in someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s all fired up (= excited) about going to college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone leave their job, especially because they have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "fire sb for sth He was told that he was being fired for revealing confidential information.",
          "be fired from sth She was fired from her job because of poor attendance.",
          "The problem for City Council is that we do not have the authority to hire and fire employees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "firearm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a gun that can be carried easily:",
        "examples": [
          "He was found guilty of possessing an unlicensed firearm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gun that can be carried easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Pistols and revolvers are firearms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "firearms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a gun that can be carried easily:",
        "examples": [
          "He was found guilty of possessing an unlicensed firearm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gun that can be carried easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Pistols and revolvers are firearms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fireball": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large ball of fire, especially one caused by a very powerful explosion:",
        "examples": [
          "Witnesses reported seeing a huge orange fireball as the oil refinery exploded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a great mass of fire high in the air, esp. one caused by a powerful explosion",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fireballs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large ball of fire, especially one caused by a very powerful explosion:",
        "examples": [
          "Witnesses reported seeing a huge orange fireball as the oil refinery exploded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a great mass of fire high in the air, esp. one caused by a powerful explosion",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "firebrand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who causes political or social trouble by opposing authority and encouraging others to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "He is trying hard to dispel his image as a left-wing firebrand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of burning wood:",
        "examples": [
          "With firebrands in their hands, they ran to to the murderers' houses, determined to burn them down."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "firecracker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a firework that makes a loud noise when it explodes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, usually paper or cardboard container filled with an explosive that makes a loud noise",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "firecrackers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a firework that makes a loud noise when it explodes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, usually paper or cardboard container filled with an explosive that makes a loud noise",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fired": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using the stated type of fuel:",
        "examples": [
          "gas-fired Several new gas-fired power stations are on the drawing board.",
          "coal-fired Some older coal-fired plants are being converted to cleaner natural gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using a particular type of fuel:",
        "examples": [
          "gas-fired/oil-fired/coal-fired The company is to take electricity from a new coal-fired power plant being built on one of its sites."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "firefighter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to stop fires from burning",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to stop fires and to save people and property from being harmed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "firefighters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to stop fires from burning",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to stop fires and to save people and property from being harmed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fireflies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an insect that is active during the night and whose tail produces light",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small insect that produces flashes of light when it flies at night",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "firefly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an insect that is active during the night and whose tail produces light",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small insect that produces flashes of light when it flies at night",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "firehouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fire station",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fire station",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "firelight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the light produced by a fire, especially one in a fireplace",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fireman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man whose job is to stop unwanted fires from burning",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "firemen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to stop fires from burning",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to stop fires and to save people and property from being harmed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fireplace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a space in the wall of a room for a fire to burn in, or the decorated part that surrounds this space:",
        "examples": [
          "She swept the ashes from the fireplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a space in the wall of a room for a fire to burn in, or the decorated part that surrounds this space:",
        "examples": [
          "We usually stack some wood next to the fireplace."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "firepower": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number and size of guns that a military group has available:",
        "examples": [
          "Although badly out-numbered by the enemy, we had vastly superior firepower."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to destroy things using weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "The small force could not withstand the enemy’s superior firepower."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Firepower is also the things, such as money or skill, that you need to produce results:",
        "examples": [
          "The campaigns are focusing their financial firepower on Florida."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money or influence that a company, person, etc. has, especially an amount that gives them the opportunity to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Some shareholders fear that he lacks the necessary firepower to tackle the job of finance director."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fireproof": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to be damaged by fire:",
        "examples": [
          "She keeps all her important papers in a fireproof safe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible or difficult to burn in a fire",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to be damaged by fire:",
        "examples": [
          "fireproof safe/vault Each night we store our data on a back-up disc in a fireproof safe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fires": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(material that is in) the state of burning that produces flames that send out heat and light, and might produce smoke:",
        "examples": [
          "Animals are usually afraid of fire.",
          "start a fire The fire was started by children playing with matches.",
          "put out a fire 40 people helped to put out (= stop) the fire.",
          "in a fire The library was badly damaged in the fire.",
          "by fire How many historic buildings are damaged by fire each year?",
          "catch fire She had to be rescued when her house caught fire (= started to burn).",
          "catch on fire US She had to be rescued when her house caught on fire (= started to burn)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small controlled fire that is used for heating or cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "light a fire It's very cold in here - should I light a fire?",
          "build a fire We built a fire on the beach.",
          "make a fire We put up our tents and made a small fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gas or electric heater that is used to warm up a room:",
        "examples": [
          "a gas/electric fire",
          "If you're cold just put the fire on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shooting of guns or other weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "cease fire The command was given to cease fire (= stop shooting)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start shooting, or start shooting someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "open fire on The police opened fire on the protesters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire in her speech inspired everyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a weapon to shoot bullets, arrows, or missiles:",
        "examples": [
          "He fired his gun into the air.",
          "fire at Someone started firing at us.",
          "fire into Without warning he started firing into the crowd.",
          "I just prayed that he would stop firing.",
          "The ambassador denied that any missiles had been fired across the border."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct a series of questions or criticisms at someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The journalists were firing questions at me for two whole hours.",
          "fire away \"I'd like to ask you some questions about your childhood.\" \"Fire away!\" (= You can start asking them now.)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone from their job, either because they have done something wrong or badly, or as a way of saving the cost of employing them:",
        "examples": [
          "She was fired after she was caught stealing from her employer.",
          "be fired from He was fired from his $165,000 job for poor performance.",
          "She has just been fired as editor of the newspaper.",
          "The company is reducing its workforce by firing 500 employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a strong emotion in someone:",
        "examples": [
          "fire someone with something I had a brilliant English teacher who fired me with enthusiasm for literature at an early age.",
          "fire someone’s imagination Talk of treasure and lost cities had fired their imaginations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to heat objects made of clay in a kiln (= a special oven) so that they become hard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of burning, or a burning mass of material:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The factory had to be closed because the risk of fire was too great.",
          "[ C ] There have been a lot of forest fires because of the drought.",
          "[ C ] The library was badly damaged in the fire.",
          "[ U ] The theater was destroyed by fire.",
          "[ C ] Over a hundred volunteers were needed to put out the fire (= stop it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fire is also a small controlled mass of burning material that is used for heating or cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Light a fire in the fireplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is on fire, it is burning, esp. when it is not meant to be:",
        "examples": [
          "By the time the firefighters arrived, the whole house was on fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of shooting bullets or other explosives from a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "The troops were ordered to cease fire (= stop shooting).",
          "The soldiers opened fire (= started shooting)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire in her speech inspired everyone to carry on in spite of recent setbacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shoot bullets or other explosives from a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He fired his gun into the air.",
          "[ I ] The soldiers began firing.",
          "[ T ] fig. The journalists kept firing questions at the president (= asking him questions quickly one after the other).",
          "[ I ] fig. \"I’d like to ask you some personal questions.\" \"Fire away (= You can start immediately)!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone to give up his or her job:",
        "examples": [
          "She was fired for stealing from her employer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a strong emotion in someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s all fired up (= excited) about going to college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone leave their job, especially because they have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "fire sb for sth He was told that he was being fired for revealing confidential information.",
          "be fired from sth She was fired from her job because of poor attendance.",
          "The problem for City Council is that we do not have the authority to hire and fire employees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "firestorm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large fire that is impossible to control, sometimes caused by heavy bombing from aircraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, and sometimes violent reaction:",
        "examples": [
          "The senator's remarks caused a firestorm of protest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "firewall": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device or program that stops people from seeing or using information on a computer without permission while it is connected to the internet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer system or program that prevents someone from seeing or using information on a computer without permission, especially someone using the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Without a firewall, all your files could be instantly accessible to any competent hacker from anywhere in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of making sure that one part of banking does not affect another by separating the operations of the two, especially so that investment banking should not negatively affect the banking sector that ordinary people use:",
        "examples": [
          "One banking executive stated, \"Creating a firewall between retail and investment operations may not be as simple as it first seems\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "firewalls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device or program that stops people from seeing or using information on a computer without permission while it is connected to the internet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer system or program that prevents someone from seeing or using information on a computer without permission, especially someone using the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Without a firewall, all your files could be instantly accessible to any competent hacker from anywhere in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of making sure that one part of banking does not affect another by separating the operations of the two, especially so that investment banking should not negatively affect the banking sector that ordinary people use:",
        "examples": [
          "One banking executive stated, \"Creating a firewall between retail and investment operations may not be as simple as it first seems\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "firewater": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very strong alcoholic drink, especially whisky",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "firewood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wood used as fuel for a fire:",
        "examples": [
          "We can use those old shelves as firewood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wood used as fuel for a fire",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "firework": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small container filled with explosive chemicals that produce bright coloured patterns or loud noises when they explode:",
        "examples": [
          "a firework display",
          "When it gets dark we'll let off (US set off) (= light) the fireworks.",
          "What time do the fireworks start?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of angry shouting:",
        "examples": [
          "He suggested he lose some weight and that's when the fireworks started!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fireworks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a lot of angry shouting:",
        "examples": [
          "He suggested he lose some weight and that's when the fireworks started!",
          "The movie relies on Moore's brand of political fireworks.",
          "He knew that his announcement would lead to fireworks.",
          "I think we all need to calm down after yesterday's fireworks.",
          "I tried to keep away from the fireworks that went with anything they were both involved in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small containers filled with explosive chemicals that make a loud noise when they explode and sometimes produce bright, colored patterns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fireworks can also mean the pattern of colorful explosions in the air planned as a show:",
        "examples": [
          "What time do the fireworks start?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "firing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act of removing someone from their job:",
        "examples": [
          "hirings and firings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of speaking angrily to someone because you disapprove of what they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "The official couldn't escape the firing by his superintendent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of making someone leave their job:",
        "examples": [
          "The firings will reduce the company's employment to about 53,000, down from about 85,000.",
          "She's responsible for the hiring and firing of staff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "firm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not soft but not completely hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd rather sleep on a firm mattress than a soft one.",
          "These pears are still too firm to eat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "well fixed in place or position:",
        "examples": [
          "The bridge provided a firm platform for the bungee jumpers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fixed at the same level or opinion and not changing:",
        "examples": [
          "The government remains firm in its opposition to tax reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong and tight:",
        "examples": [
          "a firm handshake",
          "Keep a firm hold of the handrail as you go down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain or of a good standard, and not likely to change:",
        "examples": [
          "firm believer He is a firm believer in traditional family values.",
          "firm evidence Some people still claim that there is no firm evidence linking smoking with lung cancer.",
          "firm grasp of You need a firm grasp of mathematics to become an astronaut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "forceful and making people do what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "I was always very firm with my children - they knew the rules and I made sure they followed them.",
          "firm grip on No one seems to have a firm grip on the company at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company offering a professional service, for example a company of lawyers:",
        "examples": [
          "law firm He works for a law firm called Neil and Vigliano.",
          "She's just started working for an accounting firm.",
          "firm of UK He took advice from the firm of accountants that helped him to sell his business.",
          "She is talking to a firm of solicitors about taking legal action.",
          "Three firms of architects have submitted proposals for the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or business, especially a small one:",
        "examples": [
          "She works for a local firm that makes medical equipment.",
          "This new tax will put a lot of small firms out of business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of referring to the UK Royal Family as an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The Firm is an unofficial nickname that dates back to the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s father, King George VI.",
          "The Firm refers to the business side of the Royal Family and is generally used to describe the institution of Buckingham Palace, which includes senior courtiers and advisers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of violent supporters of a football team who organize or try to start fights with supporters of other teams:",
        "examples": [
          "Millwall and West Ham had had firms for 30 years, so it's hardly surprising there was violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make soil harder by pressing on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Firm the soil around the cuttings and water them in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop changing or to remain at the same level, amount, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "After a turbulent week on the markets, share prices firmed today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "set in place and unable or unlikely to move, come loose, or fall over:",
        "examples": [
          "The rocks were wet, and we couldn’t get a firm footing.",
          "fig. Sometimes it takes more courage to admit you’re wrong than to stand firm (= continue to defend an opinion).",
          "fig. The dean is holding firm and refusing to give in to student demands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not soft when pressed; solid or strong:",
        "examples": [
          "a firm mattress",
          "a firm body",
          "fig. No one seems to have a firm grip on (= be in control of) the situation at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain or fixed in a belief, opinion, etc., and unlikely to change, or so certain as to be beyond doubt or question:",
        "examples": [
          "a firm believer in the Constitution",
          "They made a firm commitment to complete the job this week.",
          "The decision is firm – there will be a strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Firm can also mean showing control and making sure you will be obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "A new teacher has to be firm with her students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or business:",
        "examples": [
          "a law firm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or business:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm's share price has been rising steadily.",
          "The firm remains heavily dependent on North America, its biggest market.",
          "big/medium-sized/small firm Small and medium-sized firms accounted for 69.8% of the UK business population.",
          "leading/major/top firm He hired a top firm of architects and re-mortgaged the family home to finance the project.",
          "accounting/law/manufacturing, etc. firm Local manufacturing firms are under heavy competitive pressure, often from off-shore production.",
          "set up/start (up)/establish a firm Her grandfather had set up the firm soon after the war.",
          "run/manage a firm The firm was run from an office in Bolton.",
          "She joined the family firm soon after leaving school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreed or decided and not likely to change:",
        "examples": [
          "firm date/deadline I was given a firm deadline of April 30.",
          "firm bid/commitment The group said it has a firm commitment to sell two radio stations in Chicago to minority partners.",
          "firm order/offer They already have firm orders for much of the new stock.",
          "firm decision We haven't made a firm decision as yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a price or level that is high and is likely to rise or stay high:",
        "examples": [
          "Home prices are edging higher as builders pay record prices for lumber, and tight supplies should keep prices firm next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remain at a high level:",
        "examples": [
          "Top share prices held firm through to the close, with the main index up 27.8."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remain at the same level, amount, etc. or to rise slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "In industries such as paper, chemicals, and steel, prices have firmed.",
          "firm to sth Copper firmed 1.8 cents to 142.1 cents a pound.",
          "firm against sth The dollar, meanwhile, firmed against the euro in the wake of the interest rate rise.",
          "Bank shares firmed on expectations that the Reserve Bank would leave interest rates untouched."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "firmer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not soft but not completely hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd rather sleep on a firm mattress than a soft one.",
          "These pears are still too firm to eat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "well fixed in place or position:",
        "examples": [
          "The bridge provided a firm platform for the bungee jumpers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fixed at the same level or opinion and not changing:",
        "examples": [
          "The government remains firm in its opposition to tax reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong and tight:",
        "examples": [
          "a firm handshake",
          "Keep a firm hold of the handrail as you go down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain or of a good standard, and not likely to change:",
        "examples": [
          "firm believer He is a firm believer in traditional family values.",
          "firm evidence Some people still claim that there is no firm evidence linking smoking with lung cancer.",
          "firm grasp of You need a firm grasp of mathematics to become an astronaut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "forceful and making people do what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "I was always very firm with my children - they knew the rules and I made sure they followed them.",
          "firm grip on No one seems to have a firm grip on the company at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company offering a professional service, for example a company of lawyers:",
        "examples": [
          "law firm He works for a law firm called Neil and Vigliano.",
          "She's just started working for an accounting firm.",
          "firm of UK He took advice from the firm of accountants that helped him to sell his business.",
          "She is talking to a firm of solicitors about taking legal action.",
          "Three firms of architects have submitted proposals for the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or business, especially a small one:",
        "examples": [
          "She works for a local firm that makes medical equipment.",
          "This new tax will put a lot of small firms out of business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of referring to the UK Royal Family as an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The Firm is an unofficial nickname that dates back to the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s father, King George VI.",
          "The Firm refers to the business side of the Royal Family and is generally used to describe the institution of Buckingham Palace, which includes senior courtiers and advisers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of violent supporters of a football team who organize or try to start fights with supporters of other teams:",
        "examples": [
          "Millwall and West Ham had had firms for 30 years, so it's hardly surprising there was violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make soil harder by pressing on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Firm the soil around the cuttings and water them in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop changing or to remain at the same level, amount, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "After a turbulent week on the markets, share prices firmed today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "set in place and unable or unlikely to move, come loose, or fall over:",
        "examples": [
          "The rocks were wet, and we couldn’t get a firm footing.",
          "fig. Sometimes it takes more courage to admit you’re wrong than to stand firm (= continue to defend an opinion).",
          "fig. The dean is holding firm and refusing to give in to student demands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not soft when pressed; solid or strong:",
        "examples": [
          "a firm mattress",
          "a firm body",
          "fig. No one seems to have a firm grip on (= be in control of) the situation at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain or fixed in a belief, opinion, etc., and unlikely to change, or so certain as to be beyond doubt or question:",
        "examples": [
          "a firm believer in the Constitution",
          "They made a firm commitment to complete the job this week.",
          "The decision is firm – there will be a strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Firm can also mean showing control and making sure you will be obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "A new teacher has to be firm with her students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or business:",
        "examples": [
          "a law firm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or business:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm's share price has been rising steadily.",
          "The firm remains heavily dependent on North America, its biggest market.",
          "big/medium-sized/small firm Small and medium-sized firms accounted for 69.8% of the UK business population.",
          "leading/major/top firm He hired a top firm of architects and re-mortgaged the family home to finance the project.",
          "accounting/law/manufacturing, etc. firm Local manufacturing firms are under heavy competitive pressure, often from off-shore production.",
          "set up/start (up)/establish a firm Her grandfather had set up the firm soon after the war.",
          "run/manage a firm The firm was run from an office in Bolton.",
          "She joined the family firm soon after leaving school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreed or decided and not likely to change:",
        "examples": [
          "firm date/deadline I was given a firm deadline of April 30.",
          "firm bid/commitment The group said it has a firm commitment to sell two radio stations in Chicago to minority partners.",
          "firm order/offer They already have firm orders for much of the new stock.",
          "firm decision We haven't made a firm decision as yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a price or level that is high and is likely to rise or stay high:",
        "examples": [
          "Home prices are edging higher as builders pay record prices for lumber, and tight supplies should keep prices firm next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remain at a high level:",
        "examples": [
          "Top share prices held firm through to the close, with the main index up 27.8."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remain at the same level, amount, etc. or to rise slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "In industries such as paper, chemicals, and steel, prices have firmed.",
          "firm to sth Copper firmed 1.8 cents to 142.1 cents a pound.",
          "firm against sth The dollar, meanwhile, firmed against the euro in the wake of the interest rate rise.",
          "Bank shares firmed on expectations that the Reserve Bank would leave interest rates untouched."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "firmly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that will not become loose:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure the rope is firmly attached before attempting to climb down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strongly and tightly:",
        "examples": [
          "He shook my hand firmly and climbed into the taxi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "\"You're not going to the party and that's that!\" she said firmly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is certain or not likely to change:",
        "examples": [
          "We are firmly committed to reducing unemployment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that will not move, come loose, or fall over:",
        "examples": [
          "Fasten your seatbelt firmly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a solid or strong way:",
        "examples": [
          "He shook my hand firmly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a certain way, or in a way that is unlikely to change:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor is firmly committed to reducing crime in the city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "firms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not soft but not completely hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd rather sleep on a firm mattress than a soft one.",
          "These pears are still too firm to eat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "well fixed in place or position:",
        "examples": [
          "The bridge provided a firm platform for the bungee jumpers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fixed at the same level or opinion and not changing:",
        "examples": [
          "The government remains firm in its opposition to tax reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong and tight:",
        "examples": [
          "a firm handshake",
          "Keep a firm hold of the handrail as you go down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain or of a good standard, and not likely to change:",
        "examples": [
          "firm believer He is a firm believer in traditional family values.",
          "firm evidence Some people still claim that there is no firm evidence linking smoking with lung cancer.",
          "firm grasp of You need a firm grasp of mathematics to become an astronaut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "forceful and making people do what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "I was always very firm with my children - they knew the rules and I made sure they followed them.",
          "firm grip on No one seems to have a firm grip on the company at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company offering a professional service, for example a company of lawyers:",
        "examples": [
          "law firm He works for a law firm called Neil and Vigliano.",
          "She's just started working for an accounting firm.",
          "firm of UK He took advice from the firm of accountants that helped him to sell his business.",
          "She is talking to a firm of solicitors about taking legal action.",
          "Three firms of architects have submitted proposals for the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or business, especially a small one:",
        "examples": [
          "She works for a local firm that makes medical equipment.",
          "This new tax will put a lot of small firms out of business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of referring to the UK Royal Family as an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The Firm is an unofficial nickname that dates back to the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s father, King George VI.",
          "The Firm refers to the business side of the Royal Family and is generally used to describe the institution of Buckingham Palace, which includes senior courtiers and advisers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of violent supporters of a football team who organize or try to start fights with supporters of other teams:",
        "examples": [
          "Millwall and West Ham had had firms for 30 years, so it's hardly surprising there was violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make soil harder by pressing on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Firm the soil around the cuttings and water them in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop changing or to remain at the same level, amount, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "After a turbulent week on the markets, share prices firmed today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "set in place and unable or unlikely to move, come loose, or fall over:",
        "examples": [
          "The rocks were wet, and we couldn’t get a firm footing.",
          "fig. Sometimes it takes more courage to admit you’re wrong than to stand firm (= continue to defend an opinion).",
          "fig. The dean is holding firm and refusing to give in to student demands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not soft when pressed; solid or strong:",
        "examples": [
          "a firm mattress",
          "a firm body",
          "fig. No one seems to have a firm grip on (= be in control of) the situation at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain or fixed in a belief, opinion, etc., and unlikely to change, or so certain as to be beyond doubt or question:",
        "examples": [
          "a firm believer in the Constitution",
          "They made a firm commitment to complete the job this week.",
          "The decision is firm – there will be a strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Firm can also mean showing control and making sure you will be obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "A new teacher has to be firm with her students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or business:",
        "examples": [
          "a law firm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or business:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm's share price has been rising steadily.",
          "The firm remains heavily dependent on North America, its biggest market.",
          "big/medium-sized/small firm Small and medium-sized firms accounted for 69.8% of the UK business population.",
          "leading/major/top firm He hired a top firm of architects and re-mortgaged the family home to finance the project.",
          "accounting/law/manufacturing, etc. firm Local manufacturing firms are under heavy competitive pressure, often from off-shore production.",
          "set up/start (up)/establish a firm Her grandfather had set up the firm soon after the war.",
          "run/manage a firm The firm was run from an office in Bolton.",
          "She joined the family firm soon after leaving school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreed or decided and not likely to change:",
        "examples": [
          "firm date/deadline I was given a firm deadline of April 30.",
          "firm bid/commitment The group said it has a firm commitment to sell two radio stations in Chicago to minority partners.",
          "firm order/offer They already have firm orders for much of the new stock.",
          "firm decision We haven't made a firm decision as yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a price or level that is high and is likely to rise or stay high:",
        "examples": [
          "Home prices are edging higher as builders pay record prices for lumber, and tight supplies should keep prices firm next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remain at a high level:",
        "examples": [
          "Top share prices held firm through to the close, with the main index up 27.8."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remain at the same level, amount, etc. or to rise slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "In industries such as paper, chemicals, and steel, prices have firmed.",
          "firm to sth Copper firmed 1.8 cents to 142.1 cents a pound.",
          "firm against sth The dollar, meanwhile, firmed against the euro in the wake of the interest rate rise.",
          "Bank shares firmed on expectations that the Reserve Bank would leave interest rates untouched."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "firstborn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the first child of a set of parents:",
        "examples": [
          "In the Hebrew Bible, the firstborn son is the one who inherits his father's position as head of the family.",
          "Olaf is my firstborn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "firsthand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you experience something firsthand, you experience it yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the older reporters have experienced war firsthand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "gained by doing something yourself or from someone who was involved in something:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of us have firsthand experience of teaching.",
          "Obtaining firsthand accounts from the survivors was tricky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "obtained personally, or directly from someone who is personally involved in something:",
        "examples": [
          "He has firsthand experience of what war is like."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "firstly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the first thing in a list:",
        "examples": [
          "There are two very good reasons why we can't do it. Firstly, we don't have enough money, and secondly, we don't have enough time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "firsts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a person or thing) coming before all others in order, time, amount, quality, or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "This is my first visit to New York.",
          "the first time I fell in love with him the first time I saw him.",
          "first few I'm always nervous for the first few minutes of an exam.",
          "the first of Today is the first of August."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or at the beginning (of a series of events):",
        "examples": [
          "The trousers shrank when I washed them, but they weren't really big enough in the first place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as the first attempt or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Enquiries about the post should be addressed in the first instance to the personnel manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to a very great degree or of an extremely good kind:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a diplomatic scandal of the first order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the earliest time in the day:",
        "examples": [
          "He said he'd call back first thing tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a group of musicians or singers, relating to the highest or higher instrument, voice, or part:",
        "examples": [
          "She sings first soprano in the school choir.",
          "He is the best first trumpet player in the business.",
          "Unusually, the first altos have the tune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "before all others in order, time, amount, quality, or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "come first Tom came first in the race.",
          "Who finished first?",
          "If you get home first, can you feed the cat?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "When did you first meet each other?",
          "The company was still very small when I first joined."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the beginning of a list of things you want to say or write:",
        "examples": [
          "First, I want to thank my parents.",
          "first of all First of all (= before anything else), I'd like to ask you a few questions.",
          "first off First off (= before anything else), let me introduce myself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first person or thing to do or be something, or the first person or thing mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "We've fostered several children. Tina was the first.",
          "the first to My passport was the first to arrive.",
          "one of the first to She was one of the first to try the new treatment.",
          "Tonight sees the first of three documentaries about cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be willing to admit something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm the first to admit we sometimes make mistakes.",
          "He's the first to say he is paid too much money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from the beginning:",
        "examples": [
          "I've opposed the proposal from the very first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a group of musicians or singers, a first is a person who plays or sings the highest or a higher part:",
        "examples": [
          "The second violins were seated on the right side of the stage, opposite the firsts.",
          "She's usually a first but today she's singing second."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has never happened or been done before:",
        "examples": [
          "She said sorry? That's a first!",
          "a first for This new surgical technique is a first for (= has never been done before in) the hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best possible undergraduate university degree you can get in the UK and some other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "first in She has a first in English from Newcastle University."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in a vehicle) the gear used when starting to drive forward or when driving up a steep hill",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "I caught the ball and calmly stepped on first.",
          "There were runners on first and third with nobody out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a person or thing) coming before all others in order, time, amount, quality, or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like to go first?",
          "[ C ] We leave on the first of August.",
          "At first (= In the beginning) I thought he was joking, but then I realized he meant it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "First also means first base",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fiscal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with (public) money:",
        "examples": [
          "fiscal policy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to public money or other financial matters:",
        "examples": [
          "a sound fiscal policy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to government finance and taxes:",
        "examples": [
          "fiscal challenges/ issues/problems With the serious fiscal challenges facing the federal government, agencies must maximize their ability to manage and safeguard valuable taxpayers' dollars.",
          "fiscal deficit/surplus Overall, the situation looks favourable in terms of the fiscal surplus he has projected.",
          "The governor said the fiscal crisis couldn't be solved by spending cuts alone, insisting the state needs additional revenue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to money and finances:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts said yesterday's settlement was unlikely to affect the company's fiscal health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a period of 12 months, or a part of that period, used by a company to calculate and report its financial information:",
        "examples": [
          "The software company's fiscal third-quarter net income of $1.06 million, or 10 cents a share, fell short of Wall Street's expectations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the financial year 2010, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Our fiscal 2009 results were challenged by the world economic downturn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal that lives in water, is covered with scales, and breathes by taking water in through its mouth, or the flesh of these animals eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "Several large fish live in the pond.",
          "catch a fish Sanjay caught the biggest fish I've ever seen.",
          "I don't like fish (= don't like to eat fish)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strange person:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a bit of an odd fish, but I think he's basically sound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to find something, using your fingers to look for it:",
        "examples": [
          "fish in something for something She fished in her tool box for the right screwdriver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to get something, without asking directly:",
        "examples": [
          "She was always fishing, hoping I'd say something about Sarah.",
          "fish for The director was fishing for information about our strategy.",
          "fish for compliments He's always fishing for compliments (= trying to make people say good things about him)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as cricket and baseball, to try to hit a ball that is a long way from the target:",
        "examples": [
          "Our captain was caught by the wicketkeeper while fishing outside the off stump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch fish from a river, sea, lake, etc., or to try to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "go fishing My dad loves to go fishing.",
          "fish for They're fishing for tuna.",
          "The sea here has been fished intensely over the last ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an area of water has been fished out, all or most of the fish in it have been caught:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no point going to an area that's fished out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal without legs that lives in water, has a soft outer body, uses its tail and fins to help it swim, and takes in oxygen from the water:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] How many fish live in the pond?",
          "[ U ] We had fish for dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to to try to get something:",
        "examples": [
          "Chimpanzees use grass to fish around in termite nests.",
          "We're trying to fish for some answers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to catch fish:",
        "examples": [
          "We were fishing for tuna."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fishbowl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container that is usually round and made of glass and is used for keeping pet fish in :",
        "examples": [
          "On the windowsill was a fishbowl with six fish inside.",
          "The cat sits by the fish bowl, staring at the fish.",
          "You could have kids estimate how many gum balls or candy pieces are in a fishbowl or an old jar.",
          "She showed me a small glass cup shaped like a tiny fish bowl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or situation in which people can always see you or are always paying attention to what you do:",
        "examples": [
          "in a fishbowl The coach warned us that if you play for a top NFL team you live in a fishbowl.",
          "Teaching is a high-pressure profession. We work in a fish bowl and it's not for everyone.",
          "We worry that if we are always exposed to media scrutiny, forced to govern in a fishbowl, we won't be able to give honest, confidential advice to the president.",
          "The demands of politics and the pressures of the fish bowl can cause a lot of stress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round glass container for fish that you keep as pets",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to find something, using your fingers to look for it:",
        "examples": [
          "fish in something for something She fished in her tool box for the right screwdriver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to get something, without asking directly:",
        "examples": [
          "She was always fishing, hoping I'd say something about Sarah.",
          "fish for The director was fishing for information about our strategy.",
          "fish for compliments He's always fishing for compliments (= trying to make people say good things about him)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as cricket and baseball, to try to hit a ball that is a long way from the target:",
        "examples": [
          "Our captain was caught by the wicketkeeper while fishing outside the off stump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch fish from a river, sea, lake, etc., or to try to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "go fishing My dad loves to go fishing.",
          "fish for They're fishing for tuna.",
          "The sea here has been fished intensely over the last ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an area of water has been fished out, all or most of the fish in it have been caught:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no point going to an area that's fished out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fisher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who catches fish, especially as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "Barbara is a fisher who works out of Morro Bay with her husband, Tom.",
          "Commercial fishers supply a ready and willing market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fisheries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of water where fish are caught so they can be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "an offshore fishery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where fish are grown for food, or where they are caught:",
        "examples": [
          "Officials are concerned about how best to protect the fisheries and water quality in the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fishery is also the activity of growing fish for food, or catching fish to sell:",
        "examples": [
          "Federal fishery regulators this week set the 2005 catch limit at nearly 3.3 billion pounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of water where fish are caught, especially in order to sell them:",
        "examples": [
          "The depletion of fisheries has serious impacts on food security."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business or industry that is involved in breeding, catching, or selling fish:",
        "examples": [
          "Commercial fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico received $15 million to offset losses and damage to equipment from flooding.",
          "The North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fisherman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who catches fish, especially as a job",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who catches fish, either as a job or as a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "Maine fishermen are finding it difficult to make a living."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fishermen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who catches fish, especially as a job",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who catches fish, either as a job or as a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "Maine fishermen are finding it difficult to make a living."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fishers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who catches fish, especially as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "Barbara is a fisher who works out of Morro Bay with her husband, Tom.",
          "Commercial fishers supply a ready and willing market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fishes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fishhook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a curved piece of metal with a barb (= a sharp point that curves backwards) at one end, used for catching fish:",
        "examples": [
          "The fishhooks were baited with feathers fastened with coloured silk threads.",
          "He learned how to remove a fish-hook from a trout's mouth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shape consisting of a line with a curved part at one end, similar to a fish hook or a letter J:",
        "examples": [
          "The buildings form a fish hook with the museum at the point.",
          "They redrew the electoral district in what was described as a fishhook shape."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fishing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sport or job of catching fish:",
        "examples": [
          "a fishing rod",
          "salmon/trout fishing",
          "fishing tackle (= equipment used for catching fish)",
          "Fishing is still their main source of income."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport or job of catching fish:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d like to do a little fishing this weekend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fishmonger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who sells fish, especially from a shop",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shop that sells fish:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll stop at the fishmonger's on my way home from work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fishy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "seeming dishonest or false:",
        "examples": [
          "There's something fishy going on here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tasting or smelling of fish",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "seeming dishonest or false:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s something fishy going on."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fission": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of dividing the nucleus of an atom, resulting in the release of a large amount of energy :",
        "examples": [
          "In nuclear fission, a uranium atom is divided into 2 small atoms.",
          "Fission in uranium and plutonium forms the basic mechanism of nuclear power and atomic bombs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the division of a living cell as part of reproduction:",
        "examples": [
          "fission of The fission of the cell could be inhibited with certain chemicals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the dividing of the nucleus of an atom, producing energy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fission is also the division of a living cell during reproduction in some very small organisms",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in which the nucleus of an atom divides and releases a large amount of energy:",
        "examples": [
          "atomic/nuclear fission Industrialized nations should increase their efforts in supporting energy efficiency, renewable energy, and nuclear fission."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fissure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a deep, narrow crack, especially in rock or the earth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, deep, narrow hollow area in a surface in the body, especially in the cerebral cortex (= the surface of the brain)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fault on the surface of a tooth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep crack, esp. one in rock or ice or in the ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hand with the fingers and thumb held tightly in:",
        "examples": [
          "clench your fist She clenched her fists.",
          "shake your fist Protestors were shaking their fists at the soldiers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hand with the fingers turned in tightly and the thumb held against them:",
        "examples": [
          "She clenched her fist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fistfight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fight between people using their hands but no weapons",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fight in which people hit each other using their tightly closed hands:",
        "examples": [
          "The boys got into a fistfight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fistful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that you can hold in your fist:",
        "examples": [
          "He held out a fistful of crumpled dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large collection or number:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a fistful of acting awards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of something that you can hold in your fist:",
        "examples": [
          "Anna had a fistful of candy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hand with the fingers and thumb held tightly in:",
        "examples": [
          "clench your fist She clenched her fists.",
          "shake your fist Protestors were shaking their fists at the soldiers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hand with the fingers turned in tightly and the thumb held against them:",
        "examples": [
          "She clenched her fist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be the right size or shape to go into a particular space:",
        "examples": [
          "I want to put this box under the bed, but it won't fit.",
          "fit into I don't think another desk will fit into this classroom.",
          "fit in My car's too big to fit in this space.",
          "fit through Our new sofa doesn't fit through the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you can fit something or someone somewhere, you can put them there because there is enough space:",
        "examples": [
          "fit someone/something in something I'd love to come, if you can fit another passenger in your car.",
          "fit someone/something into something We can't fit that sofa into our living room.",
          "fit someone/something on something I can't buy any more books — I can't fit them on the shelf.",
          "Maybe you could fit those suitcases under the bed?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something fits, or fits you, it is the right size and shape for your body:",
        "examples": [
          "She tried on the shoes but they didn't fit.",
          "I prefer the longer trousers — they fit better.",
          "That jacket fits you perfectly.",
          "I'm pregnant and none of my clothes fit me any more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fit very well:",
        "examples": [
          "The dress fits like a glove.",
          "The specially-made panels fit like a glove over the front side of the fuel tank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be suitable for something:",
        "examples": [
          "With her qualifications, she should fit the job perfectly.",
          "Let the punishment fit the crime.",
          "I'm sure we'll have something to fit your requirements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide something and put it in the correct position:",
        "examples": [
          "We're having a new bathroom suite fitted this weekend.",
          "All the carpets we sell are fitted free.",
          "fit someone with something She's been fitted with an artificial leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a fit (= sudden attack of uncontrolled movements)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "healthy and strong, especially as a result of exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "keep fit I jog to keep fit.",
          "You need to be very fit to hike the Inca Trail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suitable for a particular purpose or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "fit for She's not fit for the level of responsibility she's been given."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be able to do something because you are upset, ill, drunk, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very upset and is in no fit state to drive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "safe for people to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "The oils need to be processed before they are fit for human consumption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider an action or decision to be correct for the situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Just do whatever you think fit - I'm sure you'll make the right decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sexually attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "I met this really fit bloke in a club last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden attack of illness when someone cannot control their movements and becomes unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "an epileptic fit",
          "have a fit He had a fit at work and collapsed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, uncontrolled period of doing something or feeling something:",
        "examples": [
          "a coughing/sneezing fit",
          "in a fit of She hit him in a fit of anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something fits:",
        "examples": [
          "These shoes are a perfect fit.",
          "The trousers were a good fit but the jacket was too small.",
          "fit of Check the fit of the pieces before gluing them in place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the right size or shape for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The jacket fits you perfectly.",
          "[ I ] The refrigerator won’t fit in our kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be suitable for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The job fits him well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in good health, esp. as a result of exercise; strong:",
        "examples": [
          "You look fit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suitable for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s not fit to be treasurer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, brief period when something happens that is beyond your control:",
        "examples": [
          "a coughing/sneezing fit",
          "Epilepsy can cause severe fits (= sudden muscle movements that you cannot control)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an experience of a strong emotion or reaction:",
        "examples": [
          "a fit of laughter/jealousy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fit can be a feeling or expression of great anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Your mother will have/throw a fit when she sees this mess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right size or shape for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "These shoes are a perfect/terrible fit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the right size or shape for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Their trained staff can take one look at your figure and tell you which brand of jeans is most likely to fit you.",
          "fit in/into The device is small enough to fit into a shirt pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add a piece of equipment to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Some insurance firms offer lower premiums to people who fit security locks and alarms.",
          "fit sth on/onto/to sth You can claim money for having solar cells fitted on your home.",
          "fit sth with sth The vehicle may be fitted with a satellite tracking system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be suitable for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "You adjust your strategy to fit the business realities.",
          "Her new role fits her well.",
          "What alternatives fit the needs of the corporation and provide the best solution?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if two or more things fit, or if one thing fits with another, they suit each other well:",
        "examples": [
          "fit together The organization and the people must fit together.",
          "fit with sth We select individuals who are most likely to fit with the firm's culture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something suitable for something:",
        "examples": [
          "fit sb/sth for sth How do you think your career to date has fitted you for this particular job?",
          "fit sb/sth to do sth Academic qualifications alone do not fit a person to become a good manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be suitable for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Some travel policies don't fit the bill, because they limit the amount of time you can spend abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which two or more things suit each other or work together:",
        "examples": [
          "The two banks are a perfect fit.",
          "a fit with sth This role is a great fit with my experience in Asia.",
          "a fit between sth and sth There must be a fit between the environment and the organization.",
          "a fit for sth A financial product must be a good fit for the client's particular needs and aspirations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something such as a piece of clothing fits:",
        "examples": [
          "Testers loved the comfortable fit of the armholes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suitable for a particular purpose or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "be fit for sth The Seller gives no undertaking that the goods are fit for any particular purpose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a good enough quality to be eaten by people:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies and consumers bought the poultry, believing it fit for human consumption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is fit for purpose, it does what it is intended to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I have spent a lot of my time making this organization fit for purpose."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fitch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "The European polecat or fitch is a predatory mammal similar to a ferret."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fitness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being physically strong and healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm trying to improve my fitness by cycling to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how suitable someone or something is:",
        "examples": [
          "fitness for His fitness for the new position is not in question.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Many people are concerned about her fitness to govern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being suitable for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "No one questioned her fitness for the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being physically strong and healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "physical fitness"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "activities relating to keeping healthy and strong, especially through exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "The increase of interest in health and fitness means that most hotels now have gyms and pools.",
          "the fitness industry/sector",
          "a fitness centre/club",
          "fitness trainers/instructors"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being suitable for a particular job or of being good enough for something:",
        "examples": [
          "sb's fitness for sth They have to pass exams to test their fitness for the job.",
          "sb's fitness to do sth Doctors will remain on the medical register only if they can demonstrate their fitness to continue practising."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be the right size or shape to go into a particular space:",
        "examples": [
          "I want to put this box under the bed, but it won't fit.",
          "fit into I don't think another desk will fit into this classroom.",
          "fit in My car's too big to fit in this space.",
          "fit through Our new sofa doesn't fit through the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you can fit something or someone somewhere, you can put them there because there is enough space:",
        "examples": [
          "fit someone/something in something I'd love to come, if you can fit another passenger in your car.",
          "fit someone/something into something We can't fit that sofa into our living room.",
          "fit someone/something on something I can't buy any more books — I can't fit them on the shelf.",
          "Maybe you could fit those suitcases under the bed?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something fits, or fits you, it is the right size and shape for your body:",
        "examples": [
          "She tried on the shoes but they didn't fit.",
          "I prefer the longer trousers — they fit better.",
          "That jacket fits you perfectly.",
          "I'm pregnant and none of my clothes fit me any more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fit very well:",
        "examples": [
          "The dress fits like a glove.",
          "The specially-made panels fit like a glove over the front side of the fuel tank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be suitable for something:",
        "examples": [
          "With her qualifications, she should fit the job perfectly.",
          "Let the punishment fit the crime.",
          "I'm sure we'll have something to fit your requirements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide something and put it in the correct position:",
        "examples": [
          "We're having a new bathroom suite fitted this weekend.",
          "All the carpets we sell are fitted free.",
          "fit someone with something She's been fitted with an artificial leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a fit (= sudden attack of uncontrolled movements)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "healthy and strong, especially as a result of exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "keep fit I jog to keep fit.",
          "You need to be very fit to hike the Inca Trail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suitable for a particular purpose or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "fit for She's not fit for the level of responsibility she's been given."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be able to do something because you are upset, ill, drunk, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very upset and is in no fit state to drive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "safe for people to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "The oils need to be processed before they are fit for human consumption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider an action or decision to be correct for the situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Just do whatever you think fit - I'm sure you'll make the right decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sexually attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "I met this really fit bloke in a club last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden attack of illness when someone cannot control their movements and becomes unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "an epileptic fit",
          "have a fit He had a fit at work and collapsed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, uncontrolled period of doing something or feeling something:",
        "examples": [
          "a coughing/sneezing fit",
          "in a fit of She hit him in a fit of anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something fits:",
        "examples": [
          "These shoes are a perfect fit.",
          "The trousers were a good fit but the jacket was too small.",
          "fit of Check the fit of the pieces before gluing them in place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the right size or shape for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The jacket fits you perfectly.",
          "[ I ] The refrigerator won’t fit in our kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be suitable for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The job fits him well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in good health, esp. as a result of exercise; strong:",
        "examples": [
          "You look fit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suitable for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s not fit to be treasurer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, brief period when something happens that is beyond your control:",
        "examples": [
          "a coughing/sneezing fit",
          "Epilepsy can cause severe fits (= sudden muscle movements that you cannot control)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an experience of a strong emotion or reaction:",
        "examples": [
          "a fit of laughter/jealousy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fit can be a feeling or expression of great anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Your mother will have/throw a fit when she sees this mess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right size or shape for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "These shoes are a perfect/terrible fit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the right size or shape for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Their trained staff can take one look at your figure and tell you which brand of jeans is most likely to fit you.",
          "fit in/into The device is small enough to fit into a shirt pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add a piece of equipment to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Some insurance firms offer lower premiums to people who fit security locks and alarms.",
          "fit sth on/onto/to sth You can claim money for having solar cells fitted on your home.",
          "fit sth with sth The vehicle may be fitted with a satellite tracking system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be suitable for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "You adjust your strategy to fit the business realities.",
          "Her new role fits her well.",
          "What alternatives fit the needs of the corporation and provide the best solution?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if two or more things fit, or if one thing fits with another, they suit each other well:",
        "examples": [
          "fit together The organization and the people must fit together.",
          "fit with sth We select individuals who are most likely to fit with the firm's culture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something suitable for something:",
        "examples": [
          "fit sb/sth for sth How do you think your career to date has fitted you for this particular job?",
          "fit sb/sth to do sth Academic qualifications alone do not fit a person to become a good manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be suitable for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Some travel policies don't fit the bill, because they limit the amount of time you can spend abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which two or more things suit each other or work together:",
        "examples": [
          "The two banks are a perfect fit.",
          "a fit with sth This role is a great fit with my experience in Asia.",
          "a fit between sth and sth There must be a fit between the environment and the organization.",
          "a fit for sth A financial product must be a good fit for the client's particular needs and aspirations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something such as a piece of clothing fits:",
        "examples": [
          "Testers loved the comfortable fit of the armholes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suitable for a particular purpose or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "be fit for sth The Seller gives no undertaking that the goods are fit for any particular purpose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a good enough quality to be eaten by people:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies and consumers bought the poultry, believing it fit for human consumption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is fit for purpose, it does what it is intended to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I have spent a lot of my time making this organization fit for purpose."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fitted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made to fit the shape of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a fitted jacket/shirt",
          "fitted sheets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "permanently fixed in position:",
        "examples": [
          "a fitted wardrobe/cupboard",
          "We're having a new fitted kitchen put in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made to fit the shape or size of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He bought a fitted suit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fittest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "superlative of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fitting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "a fitting tribute",
          "[ + that ] It is fitting that we should remember those who died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone who is having clothes made for them puts on the clothes before they are finished to make certain they will fit:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm having the final fitting of my wedding dress on Thursday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "plumbing fittings",
          "electric light fittings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object in a house, such as a cooker or a shelf, that is not permanently fixed, and can be either taken away or left when the people who live there move to another house:",
        "examples": [
          "fixtures and fittings The house price, including fixtures and fittings, is £200,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you try on clothing being made or adjusted:",
        "examples": [
          "a fitting for a wedding gown"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "a fitting tribute"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part for connecting one thing to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The company manufactures plastic pipes and fittings.",
          "electrical/plumbing fittings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object or piece of equipment that is not permanently fixed inside a house that someone might take with them when they move to a new home:",
        "examples": [
          "Many new homes include extra fixtures and fittings in the purchase price.",
          "bathroom/kitchen fittings"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fiver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "five pounds, or a note worth five pounds:",
        "examples": [
          "This CD only cost me a fiver.",
          "Can you change a tenner for two fivers?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a five dollar bill",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "five pounds, or a note worth five pounds:",
        "examples": [
          "They sell a range of wines all for less than a fiver."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 5:",
        "examples": [
          "Five, four, three, two, one, blast-off!",
          "I work five days a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a team of five players, such as in basketball:",
        "examples": [
          "starting five The team returned its entire starting five (= the five players on the court, etc. at the start of a game) from last season's championship season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an English sport in which two or four players hit a small hard ball with a glove against the three walls of the playing area:",
        "examples": [
          "Similar to squash, fives players take it in turns to strike the ball against the front wall.",
          "Eton fives He played cricket, hockey, squash, and Eton fives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "5:",
        "examples": [
          "We work five days a week.",
          "a five-room apartment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Five can also mean five o’clock.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fix": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to repair something:",
        "examples": [
          "They couldn't fix my old computer, so I bought a new one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange or agree a time, place, price, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we fix a time for our next meeting?",
          "be fixed at I understand the rent is fixed at £750 a month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something in position so that it cannot move:",
        "examples": [
          "fix something to something We fixed the bookcase to the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something or someone in sight:",
        "examples": [
          "be fixed on His eyes were fixed on the distant yacht.",
          "fix someone with something She fixed the child with a stare of such disapproval he did not dare move."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to think about or remember something:",
        "examples": [
          "be fixed in your mind It is somehow fixed in my mind that my fate and that woman's are intertwined.",
          "fix something on something She was so frightened that she could not fix her thoughts on anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something dishonest to make certain that a competition, race, or election is won by a particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "Several jockeys were arrested on suspicion of fixing the race.",
          "It sounds like the election was fixed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make your hair, make-up, clothes, etc. look tidy:",
        "examples": [
          "Give me a couple of minutes while I fix my hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook or prepare food or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "Whose turn is it to fix dinner?",
          "[ + two objects ] Can I fix you a drink?",
          "fix something for someone Can I fix a drink for you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be planning to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm fixing to leave pretty soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish especially someone who has been unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm gonna fix her if she doesn't stop telling lies about me!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat something, especially photographic material, with chemicals to prevent its colours becoming pale",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a plant or bacterium (= a very small organism) fixes a gas, especially nitrogen, it changes it into another form that can be used by the plant:",
        "examples": [
          "Clover fixes nitrogen and helps to create rich soils."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the reproductive organs of an animal so that it is unable to produce young animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to inject (= put into the body through a needle) an illegal drug:",
        "examples": [
          "We saw kids as young as twelve fixing in doorways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone does something dishonest to make certain that a competition, race, or election is won by a particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "The result was a fix!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an awkward or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "in a fix I'm in a bit of a fix with the arrangements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solution to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "She says the problem is not a new one, and the fix would be easy enough for a government to achieve, if it were willing.",
          "quick fix There is no quick fix to the organization's problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of an illegal drug, or of another substance that has an effect on someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He was shaking badly and needed a fix.",
          "humorous Ginny needs her daily fix of chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the calculation of) the position of a vehicle, usually in relation to the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "have a fix on Do we still have a fix on that jet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the exact size, amount, position, etc. of something:",
        "examples": [
          "It was hard to get a fix on the exact number of arrivals.",
          "We're trying to get a fix on your position.",
          "Investigators are no closer to getting a fix on the extent of the hacking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repair or adjust something:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll fix that broken chair today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange or put in place:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to fix my hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To fix something such as a race or game or an election is to illegally arrange who will win.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose a time or place to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s fix a date for our next meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attach in order to keep in one place:",
        "examples": [
          "Fix the shelf to the wall with screws.",
          "I tried to fix the directions in my mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt or punish someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll fix you if you come around here taking vegetables from my garden again!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook or prepare food or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you fix dinner?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove an organ an animal needs to reproduce:",
        "examples": [
          "We had our cat fixed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation causing trouble or problems:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s in a fix and needs our help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of a something that someone needs:",
        "examples": [
          "The website supplies me my daily fix of rock and roll facts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repair something or solve a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "They have fixed the bugs in the software.",
          "A restaurant would have 48 hours to fix the problem or the place could be shut down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange a time and place for an event such as a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "You should fix an appointment with your bank manager.",
          "I fixed up a meeting with this very powerful person at the BBC.",
          "fix a day/time/place (for sth) The court will fix another day for the hearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree on a price, level, etc. for something and keep it at that price or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Customers can fix the amount they pay each month.",
          "fix sth at sth They fixed the rate of tax at 30%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree with other companies that you will all charge the same price for your products and not compete with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Steelmakers deny they fix prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of solving a problem, especially an easy or quick one:",
        "examples": [
          "long-term/short-term fix We find short-term fixes, not long-term solutions.",
          "a fix for sth More and more people were using loans as a fix for their financial problems.",
          "There is no quick fix and it will take many months to re-establish profitable sales growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small computer program that can repair a problem with software:",
        "examples": [
          "a fix for sth The software developer says it has developed a fix for the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that has been dishonestly arranged by someone in order to get an advantage for themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "When we won the contract, some people thought it was a fix."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a price, for example, on gold or silver, that is set according to supply and demand:",
        "examples": [
          "The London morning gold fix was $1,154.00 versus the previous afternoon fix of $1,139.50."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand what a situation is like:",
        "examples": [
          "Market research helps to get a fix on what customers want."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fixated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to stop thinking about something:",
        "examples": [
          "fixated on a nation fixated on the past",
          "fixated with He became fixated with his best friend's wife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thinking hard about something all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "I am fixated on making tomorrow better."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fixating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to think about something too much and find it difficult to stop:",
        "examples": [
          "fixate on High achievers sometimes fixate on their own flaws."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fixation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being unable to stop thinking about something or someone, or an unnaturally strong interest in something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Liz has a fixation with food.",
          "a mother fixation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of attaching or sewing something firmly in place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of preserving something in a laboratory using a special liquid",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fixed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "arranged or decided already and not able to be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "a fixed price",
          "fixed interest rates",
          "Is the date of the wedding fixed yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fixed idea is one that someone is not willing to change:",
        "examples": [
          "She said, \"There is nothing worse than a man who has fixed ideas about what a woman can and cannot do.\"",
          "Our image of what a leader looks like can sometimes be very fixed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not moving or able to be moved from its position:",
        "examples": [
          "Guide stars are fixed points in space used to keep a telescope in position.",
          "It can help your balance if you keep your eyes on a fixed object."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a look or someone's eyes) not moving from a particular point:",
        "examples": [
          "She frightened her younger siblings with a fixed stare.",
          "fixed on His eyes were completely fixed on the food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a game, result, etc.) dishonestly arranged so that someone gets the result that they want:",
        "examples": [
          "He complained that the system was fixed in favour of a certain group of people.",
          "Several players were caught up in a scandal relating to fixed games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "repaired or solved:",
        "examples": [
          "We don't have the problem completely fixed yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal) having had part of its sexual organs removed, so that it cannot produce young animals:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people find that dogs behave better when they're fixed.",
          "Owners could be fined if they do not get their animals fixed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not changing:",
        "examples": [
          "a fixed stare",
          "a fixed address"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arranged or decided already and not able to be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "In most stores, the price is fixed.",
          "fixed interest rates",
          "Putting aside a fixed amount of money each month is not easy.",
          "Temporary workers were contracted to work for a fixed period."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fixer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is skilled at arranging for things to happen, especially dishonestly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is skilled at arranging for things to happen, sometimes in a way that is dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "They chose him because of his reputation as a fixer and an expert at handling difficult situations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fixes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to repair something:",
        "examples": [
          "They couldn't fix my old computer, so I bought a new one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange or agree a time, place, price, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we fix a time for our next meeting?",
          "be fixed at I understand the rent is fixed at £750 a month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something in position so that it cannot move:",
        "examples": [
          "fix something to something We fixed the bookcase to the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something or someone in sight:",
        "examples": [
          "be fixed on His eyes were fixed on the distant yacht.",
          "fix someone with something She fixed the child with a stare of such disapproval he did not dare move."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to think about or remember something:",
        "examples": [
          "be fixed in your mind It is somehow fixed in my mind that my fate and that woman's are intertwined.",
          "fix something on something She was so frightened that she could not fix her thoughts on anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something dishonest to make certain that a competition, race, or election is won by a particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "Several jockeys were arrested on suspicion of fixing the race.",
          "It sounds like the election was fixed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make your hair, make-up, clothes, etc. look tidy:",
        "examples": [
          "Give me a couple of minutes while I fix my hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook or prepare food or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "Whose turn is it to fix dinner?",
          "[ + two objects ] Can I fix you a drink?",
          "fix something for someone Can I fix a drink for you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be planning to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm fixing to leave pretty soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish especially someone who has been unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm gonna fix her if she doesn't stop telling lies about me!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat something, especially photographic material, with chemicals to prevent its colours becoming pale",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a plant or bacterium (= a very small organism) fixes a gas, especially nitrogen, it changes it into another form that can be used by the plant:",
        "examples": [
          "Clover fixes nitrogen and helps to create rich soils."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the reproductive organs of an animal so that it is unable to produce young animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to inject (= put into the body through a needle) an illegal drug:",
        "examples": [
          "We saw kids as young as twelve fixing in doorways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone does something dishonest to make certain that a competition, race, or election is won by a particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "The result was a fix!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an awkward or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "in a fix I'm in a bit of a fix with the arrangements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solution to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "She says the problem is not a new one, and the fix would be easy enough for a government to achieve, if it were willing.",
          "quick fix There is no quick fix to the organization's problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of an illegal drug, or of another substance that has an effect on someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He was shaking badly and needed a fix.",
          "humorous Ginny needs her daily fix of chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the calculation of) the position of a vehicle, usually in relation to the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "have a fix on Do we still have a fix on that jet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the exact size, amount, position, etc. of something:",
        "examples": [
          "It was hard to get a fix on the exact number of arrivals.",
          "We're trying to get a fix on your position.",
          "Investigators are no closer to getting a fix on the extent of the hacking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repair or adjust something:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll fix that broken chair today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange or put in place:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to fix my hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To fix something such as a race or game or an election is to illegally arrange who will win.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose a time or place to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s fix a date for our next meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attach in order to keep in one place:",
        "examples": [
          "Fix the shelf to the wall with screws.",
          "I tried to fix the directions in my mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt or punish someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll fix you if you come around here taking vegetables from my garden again!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook or prepare food or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you fix dinner?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove an organ an animal needs to reproduce:",
        "examples": [
          "We had our cat fixed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation causing trouble or problems:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s in a fix and needs our help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of a something that someone needs:",
        "examples": [
          "The website supplies me my daily fix of rock and roll facts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repair something or solve a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "They have fixed the bugs in the software.",
          "A restaurant would have 48 hours to fix the problem or the place could be shut down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange a time and place for an event such as a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "You should fix an appointment with your bank manager.",
          "I fixed up a meeting with this very powerful person at the BBC.",
          "fix a day/time/place (for sth) The court will fix another day for the hearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree on a price, level, etc. for something and keep it at that price or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Customers can fix the amount they pay each month.",
          "fix sth at sth They fixed the rate of tax at 30%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree with other companies that you will all charge the same price for your products and not compete with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Steelmakers deny they fix prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of solving a problem, especially an easy or quick one:",
        "examples": [
          "long-term/short-term fix We find short-term fixes, not long-term solutions.",
          "a fix for sth More and more people were using loans as a fix for their financial problems.",
          "There is no quick fix and it will take many months to re-establish profitable sales growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small computer program that can repair a problem with software:",
        "examples": [
          "a fix for sth The software developer says it has developed a fix for the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that has been dishonestly arranged by someone in order to get an advantage for themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "When we won the contract, some people thought it was a fix."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a price, for example, on gold or silver, that is set according to supply and demand:",
        "examples": [
          "The London morning gold fix was $1,154.00 versus the previous afternoon fix of $1,139.50."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand what a situation is like:",
        "examples": [
          "Market research helps to get a fix on what customers want."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fixing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of fastening something in position so it cannot move:",
        "examples": [
          "The units have screw-holes for permanent fixing of the shelves.",
          "The fixing of bricks in place to provide a strong wall is called bricklaying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part or object used to fasten something in position so it cannot move:",
        "examples": [
          "The toilet will have to be unscrewed from the floor and the wall fixings will have to be loosened.",
          "You will have to use a fixing of some sort — a nail or a screw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dishonest activity to make certain that a competition, race, or election is won by a particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "Seven jockeys were arrested and charged with race fixing.",
          "After several days of questioning, he admitted to match fixing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the foods such as vegetables, sauces, or salads that are served with a main dish:",
        "examples": [
          "Making fried chicken at home with all the fixings is fun.",
          "The Thanksgiving dinner included all the usual fixings, plus some family favorites such as kimchi.",
          "He piled all his favorite fixings onto his hamburger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ingredients (= foods) needed to make a dish:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought the fixings for beef stew to cook tomorrow.",
          "Students like the freedom of choosing their own sandwich fixings.",
          "She had gone out to buy nacho fixings: chips, salsa and cheese."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of setting the price of something, especially gold, according to supply and demand:",
        "examples": [
          "At the start of each fixing, the chairman of the gold fixing board announces an opening price to the other four members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dishonest activity to make certain that a competition, race, or election is won by a particular person, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "game-fixing/grade-fixing/match-fixing The board will continue its investigation with a view to determining whether evidence exists in relation to betting and match-fixing which might justify disciplinary action."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fixture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a permanently fixed piece of furniture in a house, such as a bath, that would not be taken by someone when moving to a new home:",
        "examples": [
          "fixtures and fittings All fixtures and fittings are included in the house price.",
          "figurative They've been together so long he's become a permanent fixture in her life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a day and usually a time agreed for a sports event:",
        "examples": [
          "Next season's fixtures will be published early next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that stays attached to a house or other building:",
        "examples": [
          "a light fixture",
          "bathroom fixtures",
          "fig. He became a fixture (= a regular feature) on television in the 1980s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something in a house that is permanently fixed, such as bathroom equipment, and that is not taken by someone when they move to a new home:",
        "examples": [
          "All fixtures and fittings are included in the house price."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fixtures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a permanently fixed piece of furniture in a house, such as a bath, that would not be taken by someone when moving to a new home:",
        "examples": [
          "fixtures and fittings All fixtures and fittings are included in the house price.",
          "figurative They've been together so long he's become a permanent fixture in her life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a day and usually a time agreed for a sports event:",
        "examples": [
          "Next season's fixtures will be published early next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that stays attached to a house or other building:",
        "examples": [
          "a light fixture",
          "bathroom fixtures",
          "fig. He became a fixture (= a regular feature) on television in the 1980s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something in a house that is permanently fixed, such as bathroom equipment, and that is not taken by someone when they move to a new home:",
        "examples": [
          "All fixtures and fittings are included in the house price."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fizz": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a liquid fizzes, it produces a lot of bubbles and makes a continuous s sound:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear the champagne fizz as he poured it into my glass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long sound like the s in \"sing\":",
        "examples": [
          "Fireworks fizzed above the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bubbles of gas in a liquid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fizzy drink, especially champagne:",
        "examples": [
          "Who'd like some fizz?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long sound like the s in \"sing\"",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid) to produce gas bubbles:",
        "examples": [
          "The soda fizzed as she poured it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fizzes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a liquid fizzes, it produces a lot of bubbles and makes a continuous s sound:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear the champagne fizz as he poured it into my glass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long sound like the s in \"sing\":",
        "examples": [
          "Fireworks fizzed above the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bubbles of gas in a liquid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fizzy drink, especially champagne:",
        "examples": [
          "Who'd like some fizz?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long sound like the s in \"sing\"",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid) to produce gas bubbles:",
        "examples": [
          "The soda fizzed as she poured it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fizzing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a liquid fizzes, it produces a lot of bubbles and makes a continuous s sound:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear the champagne fizz as he poured it into my glass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long sound like the s in \"sing\":",
        "examples": [
          "Fireworks fizzed above the crowd."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fizzle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to gradually end:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest in the project fizzled after the funding was withdrawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a weak continuous s sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire fizzled miserably in the rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish slowly in a way that is disappointing or has become less interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "I like the way the movie starts but then it fizzles out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fizzles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to gradually end:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest in the project fizzled after the funding was withdrawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a weak continuous s sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire fizzled miserably in the rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish slowly in a way that is disappointing or has become less interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "I like the way the movie starts but then it fizzles out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fizzling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually end:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest in the project fizzled after the funding was withdrawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a weak continuous s sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire fizzled miserably in the rain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fizzy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of bubbles:",
        "examples": [
          "fizzy orange/mineral water"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fjord": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long strip of sea between steep hills, found especially in Norway",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "The reference is found in a treatise written by Bernard Ollerius (fl. 1375—83).",
          "The painting, entitled \"Peasant Family\", is by the Lenain Brothers (fl. circa. 1625-77)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Florida: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flabbergasted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling shocked, usually because of something you were not expecting:",
        "examples": [
          "When they announced her name, the winner just sat there, flabbergasted.",
          "She is flabbergasted by the whole affair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shocked by the unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "I was absolutely flabbergasted at what she was paid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flabby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "soft and fat:",
        "examples": [
          "flabby arms/thighs",
          "I was starting to get a bit flabby around my waist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "weak and without force:",
        "examples": [
          "a flabby argument"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flaccid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "soft or weak rather than firm:",
        "examples": [
          "The penis is usually in a flaccid state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "weak and not effective:",
        "examples": [
          "The programme included a lacklustre and flaccid performance of Berg's violin concerto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soft and weak; not firm:",
        "examples": [
          "flaccid skin",
          "a politician’s flaccid remarks"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth, usually rectangular and attached to a pole at one edge, that has a pattern that shows it represents a country or a group, or has a particular meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "flag flies Flags of all the participating countries are flying outside the stadium.",
          "fly a flag The palace flies a flag when the king is in residence.",
          "Flags were flapping/fluttering in the breeze.",
          "wave a flag The guard waved his flag and the train pulled away from the station.",
          "raise a flag Some of the soldiers set up the tents and raised their national flag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a yellow piece of cloth thrown on to the playing area by one of the officials when a player has broken the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "A flag was down but it was unclear why.",
          "The coach was furious that no flag had been thrown on the play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign of something, especially that something worrying or bad could be happening:",
        "examples": [
          "raise a flag One of the students mentioned having problems at home, but not in a way that raised a flag with me (= made me worry that something bad was happening).",
          "While this decline may not be statistically significant, it is nonetheless a flag and it does concern us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flower that is a type of large iris",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a mark on something so it can be found easily among other similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "Flag any files that might be useful later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark computer information with one of two possible values so that you can deal with it later:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll flag the records of interest in the database and then we can give you a print-out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to warn or tell people about something that is important or is a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd just like to flag a couple of issues with the project.",
          "The inspection team flagged a potential groundwater pollution problem.",
          "flag something up A laboratory test might have flagged up the potential dangers at a much earlier stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become tired, weaker, or less effective:",
        "examples": [
          "I was starting to flag after the ninth mile.",
          "The conversation was flagging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sports official flags, or flags a player, they lift a flag to signal that a player has broken one of the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "flag for The referee's assistant flagged for a free kick on the edge of the area.",
          "The striker had already been flagged offside before the shot had left his boot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth with a special color and pattern, used as a symbol esp. to represent a particular country or group:",
        "examples": [
          "the American flag",
          "The man waved a red warning flag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark something so it can be found easily among other similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked me to flag the names that appear on both lists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become tired or less strong:",
        "examples": [
          "My interest in the story flagged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a mark on something or against something so it can be found easily among other similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "Flag any files which might be useful later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark computer information with one of two possible values so that you can process it later:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll flag the records of interest in the database and then we can give you a printout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become tired, weaker, or less effective:",
        "examples": [
          "We had been working on the presentation for six hours and I was beginning to flag.",
          "They denied that demand for the new product was flagging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth, usually rectangular and fixed to a pole at one edge, that has a pattern that shows it represents a country or a group, or has a particular meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "a container ship sailing under the Indonesian flag"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark that you put on or against something to show that it is important:",
        "examples": [
          "You can put a flag on any email message that you know you will need to go back to and read again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show support for the country, group, or organization that you belong to:",
        "examples": [
          "The government was accused of failing to fly the flag for British farmers at the negotiations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flagged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made of or covered in flagstones:",
        "examples": [
          "a flagged path"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flagging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "becoming weaker:",
        "examples": [
          "flagging energy/enthusiasm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "becoming weaker, slower, or less effective:",
        "examples": [
          "He's trying to revive his flagging career.",
          "Several economists point to flagging demand as a reason that prices haven't risen as expected.",
          "Pressure is mounting for a cut in interest rates to revive the flagging economy.",
          "We have to find ways to boost our flagging sales."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flagpole": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long pole that a flag is fastened to",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall pole to which a flag can be attached",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flagrant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a bad action, situation, person, etc.) shocking because of being so obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "a flagrant misuse of funds/privilege",
          "a flagrant breach of trust",
          "a flagrant disregard for the law"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shocking because of being so bad and so obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "a flagrant violation of the rules"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flags": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth, usually rectangular and attached to a pole at one edge, that has a pattern that shows it represents a country or a group, or has a particular meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "flag flies Flags of all the participating countries are flying outside the stadium.",
          "fly a flag The palace flies a flag when the king is in residence.",
          "Flags were flapping/fluttering in the breeze.",
          "wave a flag The guard waved his flag and the train pulled away from the station.",
          "raise a flag Some of the soldiers set up the tents and raised their national flag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a yellow piece of cloth thrown on to the playing area by one of the officials when a player has broken the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "A flag was down but it was unclear why.",
          "The coach was furious that no flag had been thrown on the play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign of something, especially that something worrying or bad could be happening:",
        "examples": [
          "raise a flag One of the students mentioned having problems at home, but not in a way that raised a flag with me (= made me worry that something bad was happening).",
          "While this decline may not be statistically significant, it is nonetheless a flag and it does concern us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flower that is a type of large iris",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a mark on something so it can be found easily among other similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "Flag any files that might be useful later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark computer information with one of two possible values so that you can deal with it later:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll flag the records of interest in the database and then we can give you a print-out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to warn or tell people about something that is important or is a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd just like to flag a couple of issues with the project.",
          "The inspection team flagged a potential groundwater pollution problem.",
          "flag something up A laboratory test might have flagged up the potential dangers at a much earlier stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become tired, weaker, or less effective:",
        "examples": [
          "I was starting to flag after the ninth mile.",
          "The conversation was flagging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sports official flags, or flags a player, they lift a flag to signal that a player has broken one of the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "flag for The referee's assistant flagged for a free kick on the edge of the area.",
          "The striker had already been flagged offside before the shot had left his boot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth with a special color and pattern, used as a symbol esp. to represent a particular country or group:",
        "examples": [
          "the American flag",
          "The man waved a red warning flag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark something so it can be found easily among other similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked me to flag the names that appear on both lists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become tired or less strong:",
        "examples": [
          "My interest in the story flagged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a mark on something or against something so it can be found easily among other similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "Flag any files which might be useful later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark computer information with one of two possible values so that you can process it later:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll flag the records of interest in the database and then we can give you a printout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become tired, weaker, or less effective:",
        "examples": [
          "We had been working on the presentation for six hours and I was beginning to flag.",
          "They denied that demand for the new product was flagging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth, usually rectangular and fixed to a pole at one edge, that has a pattern that shows it represents a country or a group, or has a particular meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "a container ship sailing under the Indonesian flag"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark that you put on or against something to show that it is important:",
        "examples": [
          "You can put a flag on any email message that you know you will need to go back to and read again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show support for the country, group, or organization that you belong to:",
        "examples": [
          "The government was accused of failing to fly the flag for British farmers at the negotiations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flagship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the best or most important product, idea, building, etc. that an organization owns or produces:",
        "examples": [
          "This machine is the flagship in our new range of computers.",
          "flagship store The company's flagship store is in New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ship within a group on which the most important officer sails",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ship among a group of ships on which the most important officer sails",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best or most important thing among a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The retail chain has its flagship in New York and branches in 19 states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best or most important product, idea, building, etc. that an organization produces or owns:",
        "examples": [
          "This machine is the flagship in our new range of computers.",
          "The company's flagship store is in New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that is one of the most important in a particular area or industry:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank is the retail and commercial banking flagship of the TSSA Financial Holdings Ltd.",
          "Tata Steel is the flagship company of the Tata Group."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flair": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "natural ability to do something well:",
        "examples": [
          "flair for He has a flair for languages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something is done in an exciting and interesting way:",
        "examples": [
          "He played with great imagination and flair.",
          "It's a competent enough piece of writing but it lacks flair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to do something well:",
        "examples": [
          "Alan has a flair for public speaking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong criticism or opposition:",
        "examples": [
          "take flak She took some flak from her parents about her new dress.",
          "catch flak He has caught flak from his right wing for increasing taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the firing of guns from the ground at enemy aircraft, or the bullets, etc. that the guns fire:",
        "examples": [
          "They flew into heavy flak over the target area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong criticism or opposition:",
        "examples": [
          "She caught some flak from her parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong criticism or opposition:",
        "examples": [
          "catch/draw/get flak The company has been catching flak lately for its lack of customer service.",
          "Another provision that has drawn flak would prohibit lobbyists from serving on state boards and commissions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, thin piece of something, especially if it has come from a surface covered with a layer of something:",
        "examples": [
          "flakes of snow",
          "soap flakes",
          "This room needs decorating - flakes of paint keep coming off the walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person you cannot trust to remember things or to do what they promise, or someone who behaves in a strange way:",
        "examples": [
          "As the story begins, she seems a bit of a flake, and we're not sure how strong her judgment is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come off a surface in small, thin pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "flake off Patches of skin are starting to flake off.",
          "The paint was flaking, revealing bricks underneath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not do what you are expected or have promised to do:",
        "examples": [
          "An hour before the date I hadn't heard anything from him about where to meet and assumed he'd flaked.",
          "flake on She excelled at college, never missing a deadline or flaking on a project.",
          "Don't flake on me now — I need you to be there!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, thin piece, esp. of a layer on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Flakes of paint fell from the ceiling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not seem to pay attention and is sometimes silly:",
        "examples": [
          "That guy is a real flake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come off easily in small, thin, flat pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "Plaster is flaking off the walls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flaked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come off a surface in small, thin pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "flake off Patches of skin are starting to flake off.",
          "The paint was flaking, revealing bricks underneath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not do what you are expected or have promised to do:",
        "examples": [
          "An hour before the date I hadn't heard anything from him about where to meet and assumed he'd flaked.",
          "flake on She excelled at college, never missing a deadline or flaking on a project.",
          "Don't flake on me now — I need you to be there!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flakes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, thin piece of something, especially if it has come from a surface covered with a layer of something:",
        "examples": [
          "flakes of snow",
          "soap flakes",
          "This room needs decorating - flakes of paint keep coming off the walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person you cannot trust to remember things or to do what they promise, or someone who behaves in a strange way:",
        "examples": [
          "As the story begins, she seems a bit of a flake, and we're not sure how strong her judgment is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come off a surface in small, thin pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "flake off Patches of skin are starting to flake off.",
          "The paint was flaking, revealing bricks underneath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not do what you are expected or have promised to do:",
        "examples": [
          "An hour before the date I hadn't heard anything from him about where to meet and assumed he'd flaked.",
          "flake on She excelled at college, never missing a deadline or flaking on a project.",
          "Don't flake on me now — I need you to be there!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, thin piece, esp. of a layer on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Flakes of paint fell from the ceiling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not seem to pay attention and is sometimes silly:",
        "examples": [
          "That guy is a real flake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come off easily in small, thin, flat pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "Plaster is flaking off the walls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come off a surface in small, thin pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "flake off Patches of skin are starting to flake off.",
          "The paint was flaking, revealing bricks underneath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not do what you are expected or have promised to do:",
        "examples": [
          "An hour before the date I hadn't heard anything from him about where to meet and assumed he'd flaked.",
          "flake on She excelled at college, never missing a deadline or flaking on a project.",
          "Don't flake on me now — I need you to be there!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flaky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "coming off easily in small, flat, thin pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "dry, flaky skin",
          "a flaky scalp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a way that is strange, not responsible or not expected:",
        "examples": [
          "The central character of the play is a flaky neurotic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flamboyant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very confident in your behaviour, and liking to be noticed by other people, for example because of the way you dress, talk, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a flamboyant gesture",
          "The writer's flamboyant lifestyle was well known."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "brightly coloured and easily noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "His clothes were rather flamboyant for such a serious occasion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to be noticed, esp. by being brightly colored:",
        "examples": [
          "a flamboyant gesture",
          "flamboyant clothes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flame": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stream of hot, burning gas from something on fire:",
        "examples": [
          "The flames grew larger as the fire spread.",
          "burst into flames The car flipped over and burst into flames (= started burning immediately).",
          "in flames When the fire engine arrived the house was already in flames (= burning)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "flame of Flames of passion swept through both of them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an angry or offensive email:",
        "examples": [
          "flame wars"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn (more) brightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire flamed cosily in the hearth.",
          "The fire was flaming unusually high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an emotion flames, you feel it suddenly and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "flame within Seeing the damage made hatred flame within her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly become hot and red with emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "flame (red) His face flamed (red) with anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send an angry or insulting email:",
        "examples": [
          "Please don't flame me if you disagree with this message."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hot light of a fire:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The logs in the fireplace burst into flame.",
          "The house was in flames (= burning)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn brightly or more brightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire suddenly flamed (up)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show anger by turning red:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] His face flamed and he started stammering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you flame someone you disagree with, you send insulting electronic messages about that person over the Internet:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He was flamed by several other people in the chat room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an angry or offensive message that is sent by email or left on a message board, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send an angry or offensive message to someone using email, or by leaving it on a message board, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "When participating in these forums, you should never flame other participants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flamenco": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of Spanish dance music, or the dance performed to this music:",
        "examples": [
          "flamenco music/dancers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flames": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stream of hot, burning gas from something on fire:",
        "examples": [
          "The flames grew larger as the fire spread.",
          "burst into flames The car flipped over and burst into flames (= started burning immediately).",
          "in flames When the fire engine arrived the house was already in flames (= burning)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "flame of Flames of passion swept through both of them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an angry or offensive email:",
        "examples": [
          "flame wars"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn (more) brightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire flamed cosily in the hearth.",
          "The fire was flaming unusually high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an emotion flames, you feel it suddenly and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "flame within Seeing the damage made hatred flame within her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly become hot and red with emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "flame (red) His face flamed (red) with anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send an angry or insulting email:",
        "examples": [
          "Please don't flame me if you disagree with this message."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hot light of a fire:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The logs in the fireplace burst into flame.",
          "The house was in flames (= burning)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn brightly or more brightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire suddenly flamed (up)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show anger by turning red:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] His face flamed and he started stammering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you flame someone you disagree with, you send insulting electronic messages about that person over the Internet:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He was flamed by several other people in the chat room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an angry or offensive message that is sent by email or left on a message board, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send an angry or offensive message to someone using email, or by leaving it on a message board, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "When participating in these forums, you should never flame other participants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flamethrower": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that produces a stream of burning liquid and is used for military purposes or for removing plants from an area of wild land",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a pitcher who can throw the ball very fast:",
        "examples": [
          "They called up a young flamethrower from the minor leagues."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flaming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to add force, especially anger, to something that is said:",
        "examples": [
          "Put that down you flaming idiot!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very angry argument in which people shout at each other:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a flaming row over it last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending an angry or insulting email",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flamingo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large bird with pink feathers, long, thin legs, a long neck, and a beak that curves down",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bird with pink feathers, a long neck, and long, thin legs, and which lives near the water in warm places",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flamingos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large bird with pink feathers, long, thin legs, a long neck, and a beak that curves down",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bird with pink feathers, a long neck, and long, thin legs, and which lives near the water in warm places",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flammable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is flammable burns easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Caution! This solvent is highly flammable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to catch fire easily:",
        "examples": [
          "This solvent is flammable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flank": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the area of the body between the ribs and the hips of an animal or a person:",
        "examples": [
          "He was experiencing a sharp pain in his flank.",
          "She dug her heels into the horse's flanks, urging it on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the side of something, especially a mountain or hill:",
        "examples": [
          "right/left flank",
          "A small group of houses clings to the eastern flank of the mountain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one side of an army during a battle:",
        "examples": [
          "right flank The cavalry made a decisive attack on the right flank.",
          "left flank He observed that the general's troops were vulnerable on the left flank.",
          "With both flanks exposed, the troops turned and fled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports such as football, a part of the playing area near to one of the sidelines, or the players or part of the team that play in this area:",
        "examples": [
          "left flank She prefers to play as a centre-forward, but has also flourished on the left flank.",
          "right flank His long run down the right flank set up Greece's only corner kick.",
          "The winger says he does not mind switching flanks to make room for the new signing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in rugby, a playing position on one side of the scrum (= a group of players from each team who come together with their heads down and arms joined trying to take control of the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "blind-side flank Jones will play on the blind-side flank.",
          "open-side flank The team benefited from outstanding performances on the open-side flank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be at the side of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The president was flanked by senior advisors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be at the side of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Secret Service agents flanked the president’s car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the side of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Troops attacked the enemy’s left flank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person’s or animal’s flanks are the sides of its body between the ribs and the hips.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flanked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be at the side of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The president was flanked by senior advisors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flanking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be at the side of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The president was flanked by senior advisors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flanks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the area of the body between the ribs and the hips of an animal or a person:",
        "examples": [
          "He was experiencing a sharp pain in his flank.",
          "She dug her heels into the horse's flanks, urging it on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the side of something, especially a mountain or hill:",
        "examples": [
          "right/left flank",
          "A small group of houses clings to the eastern flank of the mountain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one side of an army during a battle:",
        "examples": [
          "right flank The cavalry made a decisive attack on the right flank.",
          "left flank He observed that the general's troops were vulnerable on the left flank.",
          "With both flanks exposed, the troops turned and fled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports such as football, a part of the playing area near to one of the sidelines, or the players or part of the team that play in this area:",
        "examples": [
          "left flank She prefers to play as a centre-forward, but has also flourished on the left flank.",
          "right flank His long run down the right flank set up Greece's only corner kick.",
          "The winger says he does not mind switching flanks to make room for the new signing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in rugby, a playing position on one side of the scrum (= a group of players from each team who come together with their heads down and arms joined trying to take control of the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "blind-side flank Jones will play on the blind-side flank.",
          "open-side flank The team benefited from outstanding performances on the open-side flank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be at the side of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The president was flanked by senior advisors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be at the side of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Secret Service agents flanked the president’s car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the side of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Troops attacked the enemy’s left flank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person’s or animal’s flanks are the sides of its body between the ribs and the hips.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flannel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light cloth usually made from wool, used especially for making trousers, skirts, or suits :",
        "examples": [
          "He was wearing a grey flannel suit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trousers made of light wool cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "Traditionally, white flannels are worn when playing cricket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft cloth made from cotton, used for making shirts and pyjamas:",
        "examples": [
          "He was dressed in jeans and a ragged flannel shirt.",
          "an old flannel nightshirt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shirt made out of this soft cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "The owner wore a light blue flannel and designer jeans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "speech containing a lot of words that is used to avoid telling the truth or answering a question, and is often intended to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "Leave out the flannel and answer the question!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a lot of words to avoid telling the truth or answering a question, often in order to deceive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft cloth usually made from cotton or wool:",
        "examples": [
          "flannel pajamas",
          "a flannel shirt"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to wave something, especially wings when or as if flying:",
        "examples": [
          "A small bird flapped its wings furiously and flew off.",
          "Flags flapped in the breeze above their tents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a nervous and excited way:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't flap - there's plenty of time to cook before they arrive.",
          "flap about Stop flapping about!",
          "flap around My mother sat and waited while I flapped around trying to hurry things up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth or other material fixed along one edge, especially used for covering or closing something:",
        "examples": [
          "a pocket flap",
          "a tent flap (= a piece of cloth that acts like a door)",
          "A small flap of skin can be seen above the wound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of nervous excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "in a flap She's in a flap because her parents are coming to visit.",
          "I can sometimes get into a flap about things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of public anger, excitement, or discussion:",
        "examples": [
          "She claimed to have had an affair with the candidate, which produced a huge media flap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of the back of an aircraft wing that can be moved up or down to help the aircraft go up or down",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of a bird waving its wings when flying, or of something else moving in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "A few flaps of its long wings and the bird was gone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a consonant sound made when the tongue moves forward and down, and quickly touches the alveolar ridge",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a bird’s wings) to wave up and down while flying, or (of objects that cannot fly) to move quickly from side to side or up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A small bird flapped its wings.",
          "[ I ] Flags flapped in the breeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth or other material attached along one edge to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "a pocket/tent flap"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of excitement or worry:",
        "examples": [
          "She caused a big flap when she told her husband about her parents’ visit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a waving movement from side to side or up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "The bird flew into the air with a flap of its wings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flapjack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of sweet, chewy cake made from oats",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pancake (= a sweet, thick cake eaten hot, usually for breakfast)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pancake",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flapjacks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of sweet, chewy cake made from oats",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pancake (= a sweet, thick cake eaten hot, usually for breakfast)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pancake",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flapping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to burn brightly either for a short time or not regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "flare up The flame above the oil well flared up into the dark sky.",
          "New fires flared and people were told to leave their homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When something bad such as violence, pain, or anger flares (up), it suddenly starts or gets much worse:",
        "examples": [
          "Violence flared up again last night.",
          "temper flares Tempers flared after a three-hour delay at the Airport yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become wider:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse's nostrils flared.",
          "He flared his nostrils in rage.",
          "The skirt fits tightly over the hips and flares just below the knees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden increase in the brightness of a fire:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a sudden flare when she threw the petrol onto the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very bright light or coloured smoke that can be used as a signal, or a device that produces this:",
        "examples": [
          "We set off a flare to help guide our rescuers.",
          "Every agent is given a pack with rations, signal flares, and a first-aid kit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trousers that get wider below the knee:",
        "examples": [
          "He grew his hair long and started to wear flares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something, especially clothing, becoming wider at one end:",
        "examples": [
          "This skirt has a definite flare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a short throw to a back who is running towards the sideline:",
        "examples": [
          "Under pressure, he threw a flare to Wilson that lost three yards.",
          "He caught a flare pass from Merino and managed to make seven yards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a ball that is hit a short distance through the air into the outfield:",
        "examples": [
          "Pitch him away and he gets his little flares and infield hits.",
          "Jones hit a flare to right that fell just inside the line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in gymnastics, a movement in which the gymnast balances on their hands and moves their legs wide apart in a circular movement:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an immaculate performance, full of crowd-pleasing flares and eye-catching manoeuvres.",
          "The American lost his rhythm on a flare sequence and finished sixth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn brightly either for a short time or on and off:",
        "examples": [
          "The candle flared then went out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become wider, or to make something wider:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] These trousers flare slightly at the ankle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen in a sudden and often violent way:",
        "examples": [
          "The dispute threatens to flare into a lawsuit.",
          "The argument quieted down then flared up again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that produces a flame or bright light and is usually used as a signal, or the flame or light itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The boat is equipped with flares.",
          "Did you see that flare?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "becoming wider at one end:",
        "examples": [
          "flared trousers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flares": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "trousers that get wider below the knee:",
        "examples": [
          "He grew his hair long and started to wear flares.",
          "They have a vicar who wears flares and silk shirts.",
          "She wore a pair of sequinned denim flares.",
          "He was wearing a faded pair of flares and a black T-shirt.",
          "As a teen, I loved to wear purple corduroy flares."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flaring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn brightly either for a short time or not regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "flare up The flame above the oil well flared up into the dark sky.",
          "New fires flared and people were told to leave their homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When something bad such as violence, pain, or anger flares (up), it suddenly starts or gets much worse:",
        "examples": [
          "Violence flared up again last night.",
          "temper flares Tempers flared after a three-hour delay at the Airport yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become wider:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse's nostrils flared.",
          "He flared his nostrils in rage.",
          "The skirt fits tightly over the hips and flares just below the knees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shine brightly and suddenly, or to make something shine in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "flash something in something Stop flashing that light in my eyes!",
          "The lightning flashed and distant thunder rolled.",
          "flash something at someone/something You'd better slow down, that car was flashing its lights at you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's eyes flash, they look bright because of the anger or excitement the person is feeling.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very fast:",
        "examples": [
          "flash by They flashed by on a motorcycle.",
          "flash past The train roared into view, flashed past, and rumbled away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "He flashed a smile and offered to buy me a drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a man flashes, he shows his sexual organs in public:",
        "examples": [
          "He came out of the bushes and flashed me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate something quickly, especially using radio or light waves:",
        "examples": [
          "Within moments of an event happening, the news can be flashed around the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something flashes through or across your mind, you suddenly or quickly think of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The thought suddenly flashed through my mind that she didn't want to be here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden bright light that quickly disappears:",
        "examples": [
          "a flash of lightning",
          "flash of The bomb exploded in a flash of yellow light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, powerful emotional or mental experience:",
        "examples": [
          "flash of The idea came to her in a flash of inspiration/genius."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the device or system used to produce a bright light for a short time when taking a photograph:",
        "examples": [
          "Where's the flash for the camera?",
          "It's dark in here, I'll have to use the flash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small object or piece of material worn on a military uniform as a sign of rank, or (on clothing) a strip or mark of colour different from the main colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick look at something:",
        "examples": [
          "She leaned over and I caught a flash of pink underwear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "looking expensive in a way that attracts attention:",
        "examples": [
          "That's a very flash suit he's wearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shine suddenly and usually brightly, but only for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Stop flashing that light in my eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or happen quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "A fire engine flashed by."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something quickly or for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The officer flashed her badge.",
          "[ I ] A smile flashed across her face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden bright light that quickly disappears:",
        "examples": [
          "A flash of lightning lit the sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used to produce a bright light for a brief time when taking a photograph",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick movement or short appearance of something:",
        "examples": [
          "an occasional flash of wit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip or mark of colour that is different from the main colour on a book, advertisement, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Each book had a flash on the cover indicating that it was part of the series."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a computer program that is used to create moving images for websites and advertisements on the internet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flashback": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short part of a film, story, or play that goes back to events in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "flashback to The novel began with a flashback to the hero's experiences in the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, clear memory of a past event or time, usually one that was bad:",
        "examples": [
          "I kept having flashbacks of her lying there bleeding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a memory, or a short part of a movie, story, or play describing past events:",
        "examples": [
          "This party is like a ’70s flashback."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flashbacks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short part of a film, story, or play that goes back to events in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "flashback to The novel began with a flashback to the hero's experiences in the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, clear memory of a past event or time, usually one that was bad:",
        "examples": [
          "I kept having flashbacks of her lying there bleeding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a memory, or a short part of a movie, story, or play describing past events:",
        "examples": [
          "This party is like a ’70s flashback."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flashbulb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small electric light that can be attached to a camera and makes a bright flash so that photographs can be taken inside or when it is dark",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flashed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shine brightly and suddenly, or to make something shine in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "flash something in something Stop flashing that light in my eyes!",
          "The lightning flashed and distant thunder rolled.",
          "flash something at someone/something You'd better slow down, that car was flashing its lights at you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's eyes flash, they look bright because of the anger or excitement the person is feeling.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very fast:",
        "examples": [
          "flash by They flashed by on a motorcycle.",
          "flash past The train roared into view, flashed past, and rumbled away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "He flashed a smile and offered to buy me a drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a man flashes, he shows his sexual organs in public:",
        "examples": [
          "He came out of the bushes and flashed me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate something quickly, especially using radio or light waves:",
        "examples": [
          "Within moments of an event happening, the news can be flashed around the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something flashes through or across your mind, you suddenly or quickly think of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The thought suddenly flashed through my mind that she didn't want to be here."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flasher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who shows his sexual organs in public",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flashes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shine brightly and suddenly, or to make something shine in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "flash something in something Stop flashing that light in my eyes!",
          "The lightning flashed and distant thunder rolled.",
          "flash something at someone/something You'd better slow down, that car was flashing its lights at you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's eyes flash, they look bright because of the anger or excitement the person is feeling.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very fast:",
        "examples": [
          "flash by They flashed by on a motorcycle.",
          "flash past The train roared into view, flashed past, and rumbled away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "He flashed a smile and offered to buy me a drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a man flashes, he shows his sexual organs in public:",
        "examples": [
          "He came out of the bushes and flashed me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate something quickly, especially using radio or light waves:",
        "examples": [
          "Within moments of an event happening, the news can be flashed around the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something flashes through or across your mind, you suddenly or quickly think of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The thought suddenly flashed through my mind that she didn't want to be here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden bright light that quickly disappears:",
        "examples": [
          "a flash of lightning",
          "flash of The bomb exploded in a flash of yellow light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, powerful emotional or mental experience:",
        "examples": [
          "flash of The idea came to her in a flash of inspiration/genius."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the device or system used to produce a bright light for a short time when taking a photograph:",
        "examples": [
          "Where's the flash for the camera?",
          "It's dark in here, I'll have to use the flash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small object or piece of material worn on a military uniform as a sign of rank, or (on clothing) a strip or mark of colour different from the main colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick look at something:",
        "examples": [
          "She leaned over and I caught a flash of pink underwear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "looking expensive in a way that attracts attention:",
        "examples": [
          "That's a very flash suit he's wearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shine suddenly and usually brightly, but only for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Stop flashing that light in my eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or happen quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "A fire engine flashed by."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something quickly or for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The officer flashed her badge.",
          "[ I ] A smile flashed across her face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden bright light that quickly disappears:",
        "examples": [
          "A flash of lightning lit the sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used to produce a bright light for a brief time when taking a photograph",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick movement or short appearance of something:",
        "examples": [
          "an occasional flash of wit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip or mark of colour that is different from the main colour on a book, advertisement, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Each book had a flash on the cover indicating that it was part of the series."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a computer program that is used to create moving images for websites and advertisements on the internet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flashing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shine brightly and suddenly, or to make something shine in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "flash something in something Stop flashing that light in my eyes!",
          "The lightning flashed and distant thunder rolled.",
          "flash something at someone/something You'd better slow down, that car was flashing its lights at you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's eyes flash, they look bright because of the anger or excitement the person is feeling.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very fast:",
        "examples": [
          "flash by They flashed by on a motorcycle.",
          "flash past The train roared into view, flashed past, and rumbled away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "He flashed a smile and offered to buy me a drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a man flashes, he shows his sexual organs in public:",
        "examples": [
          "He came out of the bushes and flashed me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate something quickly, especially using radio or light waves:",
        "examples": [
          "Within moments of an event happening, the news can be flashed around the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something flashes through or across your mind, you suddenly or quickly think of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The thought suddenly flashed through my mind that she didn't want to be here."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flashlight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small light that is held in the hand and usually gets its power from batteries :",
        "examples": [
          "shine a flashlight She shone the flashlight into the dark room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small electric light you can carry in your hand",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flashlights": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small light that is held in the hand and usually gets its power from batteries :",
        "examples": [
          "shine a flashlight She shone the flashlight into the dark room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small electric light you can carry in your hand",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flashy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "looking too bright, big, and expensive in a way that is intended to get attention and admiration:",
        "examples": [
          "flashy clothes",
          "a flashy car",
          "flashy gold jewellery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expensive or stylish, or brightly colored:",
        "examples": [
          "He wears flashy clothes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flask": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special container that keeps drinks hot or cold:",
        "examples": [
          "a flask of coffee/tea"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat bottle that is used to carry alcohol in your pocket:",
        "examples": [
          "a hip flask"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a glass container for liquids with a wide base and a narrow neck, used in scientific work",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small container, usually with a wide base and a narrow neck:",
        "examples": [
          "a flask of water"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "level and smooth, with no curved, high, or hollow parts:",
        "examples": [
          "An ice rink needs to be completely flat.",
          "Roll out the pastry on a flat surface.",
          "Much of the countryside in that region is very flat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "level but having little or no height:",
        "examples": [
          "flat shoes (= ones without a raised heel)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Flat bread is made without yeast, and therefore does not rise:",
        "examples": [
          "Pitta and nan are two types of flat bread."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hat that is not rounded on top and has little height:",
        "examples": [
          "He was wearing a flat cap and a black jacket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not interesting, or without emotion or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "After the excitement of the party, life seems somewhat flat now.",
          "I thought her performance a little flat.",
          "I think the colours in this painting are kind of flat (= not varied or bright)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with no electrical power left in it:",
        "examples": [
          "I left my car lights on and now the battery is flat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a drink is flat, it has stopped being fizzy (= with bubbles):",
        "examples": [
          "go flat If you don't put the top back on that bottle of beer, it will go flat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete or certain, and not likely to change:",
        "examples": [
          "flat refusal His request for time off work was met with a flat refusal.",
          "flat denial The official has issued a flat denial of the accusations against her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something such as a tyre or ball is flat, it does not contain enough air:",
        "examples": [
          "flat tyre I got a flat tyre (= the air went out of it) after driving over a nail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of an amount of money) fixed and not likely to change:",
        "examples": [
          "flat fee We charge a flat fee of $25 per hour.",
          "flat rate Some plans charge flat rates no matter when you call."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If profits, sales, etc. are flat, they are not growing or increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "Demand for our machinery abroad is increasing, while growth is flat at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of rooms for living in that are part of a larger building and are usually all on one floor:",
        "examples": [
          "a furnished/unfurnished flat",
          "block of flats She lives on the top floor of a block of flats.",
          "They have a house in the country and a flat in Manchester."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of low, level ground, often near water:",
        "examples": [
          "salt flat The salt flats are used for motor racing.",
          "mud flat The mud flats attract large numbers of birds.",
          "It is a serene landscape of small dunes and tidal flats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the palm and fingers when they are held straight and level:",
        "examples": [
          "He hit me with the flat of his hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be on a level surface, not on a slope or hill:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the path is on the flat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tyre that does not have any or enough air in it :",
        "examples": [
          "We were late because we had to stop and fix a flat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "women's shoes without high heels:",
        "examples": [
          "I feel more comfortable in flats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a symbol for) a note that is a semitone lower than a stated note",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in music) lower than a particular note or the correct note:",
        "examples": [
          "The top string on your violin is flat.",
          "She sang flat throughout the song (= all the notes she sang were too low)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a level position, often against another surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Lay the cloth flat across the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "into a flat shape without height:",
        "examples": [
          "These patio chairs will fold flat for storage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely or to the greatest degree possible:",
        "examples": [
          "She told him flat that she would not go to the show.",
          "flat broke Could you lend me some money, I'm flat broke (= I have no money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exactly three minutes, half an hour, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We managed to get to the station in five minutes flat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as fast or as hard as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "My car only does about 60 mph, even when it's going flat out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "level and smooth; having little or no height and not raised or round:",
        "examples": [
          "A desk provides a flat surface to work on.",
          "Campers look for flat ground to put up their tents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A drink that is flat has stopped bubbling:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don’t put the top back on the soda bottle, it will go flat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a tire is flat, the air has gone out of it so that it does not give the support it should:",
        "examples": [
          "One of my tires is flat and I’ll have to change it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete and certain:",
        "examples": [
          "His request for time off from work was met with a flat refusal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of an amount of money) not changing or varying:",
        "examples": [
          "We charge a flat rate of $25 per hour.",
          "Sales are flat (= low and not changing) during this time of year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lower in pitch than a particular or the correct note",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an apartment:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a house in the country and a flat in London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something flat, esp. a tire that has lost its air, so that it does not give the support that it should:",
        "examples": [
          "We pulled off to the side of the road to change a flat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The flat of the hand is the inside, level part of the hand with the fingers straight:",
        "examples": [
          "He swatted the table with the flat of his hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark in written music showing that a note should be played a half step lower",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a level position, often against another surface:",
        "examples": [
          "He hurt his back and could only sleep lying flat on his back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely, or to the greatest degree possible:",
        "examples": [
          "When he asked for a raise, the boss turned him down flat.",
          "I’m flat broke (= I have no money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "We managed to get to the station in five minutes flat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if profits, sales, etc. are flat, they are not growing or increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "Demand for our machinery abroad is increasing, while growth is flat at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if the stock market is flat, the prices of shares are not rising or falling:",
        "examples": [
          "The market remained at 9,000 points after a flat day of trading yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fixed and without any additional costs:",
        "examples": [
          "He submitted a flat price for completing the work, including all labour and materials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the structure of an organization in which there are not many different levels of employees between the top and the bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies with a flat organizational structure can usually make decisions more quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of rooms for living in which are part of a larger building and which are usually all on one floor:",
        "examples": [
          "a furnished/unfurnished flat",
          "a block of flats",
          "He works as a property developer, buying, renovating and selling on flats in the capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be unsuccessful:",
        "examples": [
          "The deal fell flat when the two sides could not agree on the terms of the contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as hard or as fast as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Towards the end of the project the whole department was working flat out to meet the deadlines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flatbread": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of flat, thin bread made without yeast (= a substance that makes bread swell and become light):",
        "examples": [
          "I usually serve this curry with grilled flatbreads and a green salad.",
          "She sells her rosemary flatbread in fashionable delis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flatly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows no emotion or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "The witness responded flatly to the judge's questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you flatly deny, refuse, or disagree with something or someone, you do it completely or in a very clear and firm way.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a complete, very clear, or certain way:",
        "examples": [
          "He flatly denied that he saw what had happened."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "women's shoes without high heels:",
        "examples": [
          "I feel more comfortable in flats.",
          "I'm always in high heels so it feels strange to be in flats.",
          "Our office dress code allows you to wear flats provided that they are not sandals.",
          "It was so great to see a first lady wearing flats.",
          "In the evening I wore a smart black top and trousers with flats.",
          "She was wearing a pretty red dress and ballet flats and she looked fabulous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "land that has no hills or mountains:",
        "examples": [
          "Far in the distance, out on the sage flats, an ore train labored northward toward the mill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "women's shoes that are flat on the bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "Ballet flats are one of the hottest trends in Hollywood right now."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flatten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become level or cause something to become level:",
        "examples": [
          "Several trees were flattened (= knocked down) by the storm.",
          "flatten out The path flattens out (= does not go up so much) as it reaches the top of the hill.",
          "After two short climbs the road flattens.",
          "The landscape was flattening out as the canal grew narrower."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop rising, falling, or changing so quickly, or to make the rate of change slower:",
        "examples": [
          "Television ad rates have flattened, if not declined slightly.",
          "In the last decade we saw smoking rates flatten out and decline.",
          "flatten out The use of a retardant coating on the surface of the powder slows the initial burn rate and flattens out the rate of change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the rate of change slower for something that might be shown as a line on a graph, especially to make the increase in the rate of infections slower when a disease is spreading:",
        "examples": [
          "These public health measures are designed to flatten the curve in the spread of the disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become level and thinner or to cause something to become level and thinner:",
        "examples": [
          "Flatten the pastry into a thin disc with your hands.",
          "The biscuits will flatten out as they cook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become flat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] In the road race, you go over a few steep hills but then the course flattens out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop increasing or stop something from increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "to flatten prices/profits",
          "The economy hit a peak about a year ago and now it's flattening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the number of different levels of managers and other employees in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "We are taking out a level of management and flattening the organization."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flattened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become level or cause something to become level:",
        "examples": [
          "Several trees were flattened (= knocked down) by the storm.",
          "flatten out The path flattens out (= does not go up so much) as it reaches the top of the hill.",
          "After two short climbs the road flattens.",
          "The landscape was flattening out as the canal grew narrower."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop rising, falling, or changing so quickly, or to make the rate of change slower:",
        "examples": [
          "Television ad rates have flattened, if not declined slightly.",
          "In the last decade we saw smoking rates flatten out and decline.",
          "flatten out The use of a retardant coating on the surface of the powder slows the initial burn rate and flattens out the rate of change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the rate of change slower for something that might be shown as a line on a graph, especially to make the increase in the rate of infections slower when a disease is spreading:",
        "examples": [
          "These public health measures are designed to flatten the curve in the spread of the disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become level and thinner or to cause something to become level and thinner:",
        "examples": [
          "Flatten the pastry into a thin disc with your hands.",
          "The biscuits will flatten out as they cook."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flatter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe something good about yourself although it might not be true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] Steve flatters himself that he's an excellent speaker.",
          "He flatters himself that, where Sara is concerned, he has the magic touch.",
          "I had thought I was quite good with tricky people but perhaps I flatter myself.",
          "I was under the impression he found me rather funny but maybe I flatter myself.",
          "Don't flatter yourself, Peter. She's like that with everyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give the appearance of being better than the true situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I suspect these statistics flatter to deceive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel very pleased and proud because someone has said good things about you or has made you feel important:",
        "examples": [
          "She was flattered by his attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone look more attractive than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "That new hairstyle really flatters her.",
          "Short skirts don't flatter me at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel important or attractive, or to praise someone in order to please him or her:",
        "examples": [
          "They were flattered by the invitation from the mayor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flattered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe something good about yourself although it might not be true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] Steve flatters himself that he's an excellent speaker.",
          "He flatters himself that, where Sara is concerned, he has the magic touch.",
          "I had thought I was quite good with tricky people but perhaps I flatter myself.",
          "I was under the impression he found me rather funny but maybe I flatter myself.",
          "Don't flatter yourself, Peter. She's like that with everyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give the appearance of being better than the true situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I suspect these statistics flatter to deceive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel very pleased and proud because someone has said good things about you or has made you feel important:",
        "examples": [
          "She was flattered by his attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone look more attractive than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "That new hairstyle really flatters her.",
          "Short skirts don't flatter me at all."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flattering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making someone look or seem better or more attractive than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "a flattering photograph",
          "That suit is very flattering.",
          "flattering remark He's always making flattering remarks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making someone look or feel better or more attractive than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "That suit is flattering on you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flattery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of praising someone, often in a way that is not sincere, because you want something from them:",
        "examples": [
          "I was really pleased when he said how well I'd done, because he isn't known for flattery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flaunt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show or make obvious something you are proud of in order to get admiration:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got a lot of money but he doesn't flaunt it.",
          "Flavio was flaunting his tan in a pair of white trunks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show your body in a confident and sexual manner:",
        "examples": [
          "She was criticized for flaunting herself on the beach in front of the media.",
          "I hope they didn't think I was flaunting myself!",
          "They accused her of flirting with the singer and flaunting herself.",
          "He clearly set out to upstage the leader, flaunting himself in front of the cameras.",
          "He certainly wasn't averse to flaunting himself on stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally make obvious something you have in order to be admired:",
        "examples": [
          "You go to the mall and you see fourteen-year-old kids flaunting money their parents give them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flaunting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or make obvious something you are proud of in order to get admiration:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got a lot of money but he doesn't flaunt it.",
          "Flavio was flaunting his tan in a pair of white trunks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show your body in a confident and sexual manner:",
        "examples": [
          "She was criticized for flaunting herself on the beach in front of the media.",
          "I hope they didn't think I was flaunting myself!",
          "They accused her of flirting with the singer and flaunting herself.",
          "He clearly set out to upstage the leader, flaunting himself in front of the cameras.",
          "He certainly wasn't averse to flaunting himself on stage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flavor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular way a substance, esp. food or drink, is recognized from its taste and smell:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We sell 32 different flavors of ice cream.",
          "[ U ] This soup doesn’t have much flavor.",
          "[ U ] fig. This brief description should give you a flavor of what the book is like (= show you the character of the book)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flavored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flavors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular way a substance, esp. food or drink, is recognized from its taste and smell:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We sell 32 different flavors of ice cream.",
          "[ U ] This soup doesn’t have much flavor.",
          "[ U ] fig. This brief description should give you a flavor of what the book is like (= show you the character of the book)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flavour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "how food or drink tastes, or a particular taste itself:",
        "examples": [
          "flavour of Add a little salt to bring out the flavour of the herbs.",
          "My fish was delicious but Charles' beef had almost no flavour (= did not taste of anything).",
          "This wine has a light, fruity flavour (= the taste of fruit).",
          "We sell 32 different flavours (= particular types of taste) of ice cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular quality or character:",
        "examples": [
          "The resort has a nautical flavour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea or quick experience of something:",
        "examples": [
          "To give you a flavour of what the book is like Jilly is going to read out a brief extract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a particular taste to food or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "This sauce is flavoured with garlic and herbs.",
          "You can use fresh herbs to flavour the soup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flaw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fault, mistake, or weakness, especially one that happens while something is being planned or made, or that causes something not to be perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "flaw in I returned the material because it had a flaw in it.",
          "fatal flaw There's a fatal flaw in your reasoning.",
          "This report is full of flaws.",
          "a character flaw"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be not perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "A tiny mark flawed the otherwise perfect silk shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fault or weakness, esp. one that happens while something is being planned or made and that makes it not perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "A flaw in the steering mechanism led to a recall of 200,000 cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fault, mistake, or weakness, especially one that happens while something is being planned or made:",
        "examples": [
          "The company had to spend millions correcting design flaws.",
          "serious/major/minor flaw (in sth) There seemed to be no serious flaws in the proposal and it was recommended for further consideration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flawed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not perfect, or containing mistakes:",
        "examples": [
          "Diamonds are still valuable, even when they are flawed.",
          "His argument is deeply flawed.",
          "flawed beauty"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or containing one or more faults, mistakes, or weaknesses:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't rush to another flawed conclusion.",
          "badly/deeply/seriously flawed These results were the outcome of a process that seems to have been deeply flawed.",
          "The system is not just broken but fundamentally flawed.",
          "flawed logic/reasoning"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flawless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "perfect or without mistakes:",
        "examples": [
          "a flawless complexion",
          "a flawless performance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing no faults or mistakes; perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "The countdown was flawless, and the space missile went off exactly on schedule."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flawlessly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is perfect or without mistakes:",
        "examples": [
          "She played the piece flawlessly.",
          "This is an action film that is very well crafted and flawlessly executed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flaws": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fault, mistake, or weakness, especially one that happens while something is being planned or made, or that causes something not to be perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "flaw in I returned the material because it had a flaw in it.",
          "fatal flaw There's a fatal flaw in your reasoning.",
          "This report is full of flaws.",
          "a character flaw"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be not perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "A tiny mark flawed the otherwise perfect silk shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fault or weakness, esp. one that happens while something is being planned or made and that makes it not perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "A flaw in the steering mechanism led to a recall of 200,000 cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fault, mistake, or weakness, especially one that happens while something is being planned or made:",
        "examples": [
          "The company had to spend millions correcting design flaws.",
          "serious/major/minor flaw (in sth) There seemed to be no serious flaws in the proposal and it was recommended for further consideration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flax": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant with blue flowers grown for its stems or seeds, or the thread made from this plant",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove the skin from a person's or animal's body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to whip a person or animal so hard that some of their skin comes off:",
        "examples": [
          "figurative The critics really flayed (= severely criticized) his new book."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flea": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small jumping insect that feeds on the blood of animals and humans",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small jumping insect without wings that feeds on the blood of animals and people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fleabag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dirty and/or unpleasant person or animal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cheap, dirty hotel",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fleas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small jumping insect that feeds on the blood of animals and humans",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small jumping insect without wings that feeds on the blood of animals and people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flecks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small mark or spot:",
        "examples": [
          "Blackbirds' eggs are pale blue with brown flecks on them.",
          "fleck of I got a few flecks of paint on the window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small mark, esp. of a different color:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a few flecks of paint on the window when I was painting the frames."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of flee",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fledged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of young birds) able to fly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to escape by running away, especially because of danger or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "flee from She fled from the room in tears.",
          "flee to In order to escape capture, he fled to the mountains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly go to another country in order to escape from something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "It is likely that the suspects have fled the country by now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to escape by running away, esp. because of danger or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] An FBI spokesman said Stewart fled before police arrived."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fleece": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the thick covering of wool on an animal, especially a sheep, or this covering used to make a piece of clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "Many farmers identify their sheep by painting their fleeces.",
          "The Leicester Longwool was bred to provide long fleece for the wool trade.",
          "We were kitted out for the Arctic climate with fleece-lined bonnets and lightweight boots made from boiled sheep’s wool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of cloth, usually made of polyester (= artificial material), that is thick and soft on one or both sides, and that is often used for making warm clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "Fleece is warm and durable, and dries faster than natural fibres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a jacket made from artificial fleece material:",
        "examples": [
          "He was wearing a green fleece and hiking boots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very thin artificial material that allows some light to pass through, and that is used by gardeners to protect plants during cold weather:",
        "examples": [
          "Place some fleece over the bulbs to help them get established more quickly.",
          "In severe weather, cover the plants with a sheet of horticultural fleece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone's money dishonestly, by charging too much money or by cheating them:",
        "examples": [
          "That restaurant really fleeced us!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the wool of a sheep, or a soft, artificial material that looks like wool:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Polyester fleeces are especially popular to provide warmth in coats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge too much money or cheat someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He was fleecing investors by setting up bogus companies and then manipulating the price of their stocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone's money dishonestly, by charging too much money or by cheating them:",
        "examples": [
          "They are fleecing their customers with poor value products.",
          "fleece sb out of sth A man was convicted for using bogus web pages to fleece Americans out of $500,000."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fleeced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone's money dishonestly, by charging too much money or by cheating them:",
        "examples": [
          "That restaurant really fleeced us!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fleeing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to escape by running away, especially because of danger or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "flee from She fled from the room in tears.",
          "flee to In order to escape capture, he fled to the mountains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly go to another country in order to escape from something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "It is likely that the suspects have fled the country by now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to escape by running away, esp. because of danger or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] An FBI spokesman said Stewart fled before police arrived."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fleet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of ships, or all of the ships in a country's navy:",
        "examples": [
          "fleet of a fleet of 20 sailing ships",
          "a fishing fleet",
          "The entire Spanish fleet was defeated within 6 hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of buses, aircraft, etc. under the control of one person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "fleet of He owns a fleet of taxis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to run quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "fleet of foot She was slight and fleet of foot.",
          "fleet-footed The fleet-footed star has played in the past three finals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the ships in the navy of a country, or a number of ships operating as a unit within a navy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of aircraft, buses, cars, or other vehicles under the control of one company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He owns a fleet of taxis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of cars, buses, planes, etc. under the control of one person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has around 1000 buses in its fleet.",
          "a fleet of 20 corporate jets",
          "a vehicle/aircraft/bus fleet",
          "car rental fleets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of boats or ships travelling together:",
        "examples": [
          "a fleet of yachts"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fleeting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short or quick:",
        "examples": [
          "a fleeting glimpse",
          "This is just a fleeting visit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "brief or quick:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a fleeting moment of panic but quickly recovered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fleets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of ships, or all of the ships in a country's navy:",
        "examples": [
          "fleet of a fleet of 20 sailing ships",
          "a fishing fleet",
          "The entire Spanish fleet was defeated within 6 hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of buses, aircraft, etc. under the control of one person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "fleet of He owns a fleet of taxis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to run quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "fleet of foot She was slight and fleet of foot.",
          "fleet-footed The fleet-footed star has played in the past three finals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the ships in the navy of a country, or a number of ships operating as a unit within a navy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of aircraft, buses, cars, or other vehicles under the control of one company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He owns a fleet of taxis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of cars, buses, planes, etc. under the control of one person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has around 1000 buses in its fleet.",
          "a fleet of 20 corporate jets",
          "a vehicle/aircraft/bus fleet",
          "car rental fleets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of boats or ships travelling together:",
        "examples": [
          "a fleet of yachts"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flesh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the soft part of the body of a person or animal that is between the skin and the bones, or the soft inside part of a fruit or vegetable:",
        "examples": [
          "The thorn went deep into the flesh of my hand.",
          "Vegetarians don't eat animal flesh (= meat).",
          "The flesh of the fruit is white."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the physical body and not the mind or the soul:",
        "examples": [
          "pleasures of the flesh This left him plenty of time to indulge in the pleasures of the flesh (= physical pleasures, such as sex or eating)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the soft part of the body of a person or animal covering the bones and organs:",
        "examples": [
          "The roast duck has robust flavor and tender flesh."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The flesh of a fruit or vegetable is the soft, inner part:",
        "examples": [
          "Peel the tomatoes and use only the flesh."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fleshy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of soft flesh",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of flesh:",
        "examples": [
          "He extended a broad, fleshy hand before him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of fly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flex": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bend an arm, leg, etc. or tighten a muscle:",
        "examples": [
          "First, straighten your legs, then flex your feet.",
          "He tried to impress me by flexing his huge muscles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a material) to bend without breaking, or to make a material do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Sheets of brittle lava broke under their own weight as they flexed.",
          "Metal fatigue occurs when steel is flexed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something slightly to make it more suitable for a particular situation; to be changed like this:",
        "examples": [
          "There may be a need to suspend or flex established laws.",
          "In keeping the description of the job as general as possible, a manager can flex the boundaries of that job to meet the dynamic challenges of the world around them.",
          "The space can flex to suit various uses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that you are very proud or happy about something you have done or something you own, usually in a way that annoys people:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I beat you!\" \"Hey, no flexing.\"",
          "No need to flex about all the cash you've got."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a length of) wire with a plastic cover used for connecting a piece of electrical equipment to a supply of electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "The flex on this iron isn't long enough to reach the socket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of bending an arm, leg, etc. or tightening a muscle:",
        "examples": [
          "He expresses more with a flex of his eyebrow than most actors do with their whole body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability of a material to bend without breaking:",
        "examples": [
          "The taper in the handle allows flex on impact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat with a temporary wall put in to create an extra room:",
        "examples": [
          "This convertible apartment or flex has had a temporary wall placed in the living room to create a third bedroom.",
          "On the second floor will be a flex unit which can be rented in various configurations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bend a part of the body, esp. an arm or leg, or to tighten a muscle:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep your knees flexed at all times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for flexible: used to describe arrangements that allow you to choose the hours that you work, whether you work in the office or at home, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Before a flex arrangement can be implemented, both supervisor and employee must fully understand the arrangement.",
          "flex work"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work in a way that allows you to choose the times that you work, whether you work in the office or at home, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I wanted to develop my network at the firm before flexing.",
          "With the help of my company, I was able to flex my hours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flexibility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to change or be changed easily according to the situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The advantage of this system is its flexibility.",
          "The schedule doesn't allow much flexibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to bend or to be bent easily without breaking:",
        "examples": [
          "You can improve your flexibility by exercising.",
          "Plastic is more suitable because of its flexibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being able to change or be changed easily according to the situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The new law gives auto makers more flexibility in meeting lower pollution targets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flexible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to change or be changed easily according to the situation:",
        "examples": [
          "My schedule is flexible - I could arrange to meet with you any day next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to bend or to be bent easily without breaking:",
        "examples": [
          "Rubber is a flexible substance.",
          "Dancers and gymnasts need to be very flexible (= able to bend their bodies easily)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to change or be changed easily according to the situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m fortunate because my job has flexible hours, and I can come and go pretty much as I want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to bend or be bent easily without breaking:",
        "examples": [
          "The wire has to be flexible enough to go around corners of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flexible person or company can work in different ways, at different times, or in different places when it is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "How can we encourage employees to be more flexible?",
          "be flexible about sth Companies can now be more flexible about where they site their operations.",
          "a flexible approach/attitude"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is flexible can change or be changed according to the situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The pay and benefits are good, and the hours are flexible.",
          "a flexible mortgage/loan With a flexible mortgage you can pay more or less than your agreed monthly payment.",
          "flexible work/jobs",
          "a flexible pension"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flexing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bend an arm, leg, etc. or tighten a muscle:",
        "examples": [
          "First, straighten your legs, then flex your feet.",
          "He tried to impress me by flexing his huge muscles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a material) to bend without breaking, or to make a material do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Sheets of brittle lava broke under their own weight as they flexed.",
          "Metal fatigue occurs when steel is flexed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something slightly to make it more suitable for a particular situation; to be changed like this:",
        "examples": [
          "There may be a need to suspend or flex established laws.",
          "In keeping the description of the job as general as possible, a manager can flex the boundaries of that job to meet the dynamic challenges of the world around them.",
          "The space can flex to suit various uses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that you are very proud or happy about something you have done or something you own, usually in a way that annoys people:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I beat you!\" \"Hey, no flexing.\"",
          "No need to flex about all the cash you've got."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move or hit something with a short sudden movement:",
        "examples": [
          "flick something from something He carefully flicked the loose hairs from the shoulders of his jacket.",
          "flick something off something She quickly flicked the crumbs off the table.",
          "Horses flick their tails to make flies go away.",
          "Windscreen wipers flick from side to side.",
          "The boys ran around the swimming pool, flicking each other with their towels.",
          "flick something out The lizard flicked out its tongue at a fly.",
          "His eyes flicked between her and the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, quick movement:",
        "examples": [
          "flick of With a flick of its tail, the cat was gone.",
          "flick of a switch A flick of a switch turns the machine on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly look at the pages of a book, magazine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I've had a flick through their brochure and it looks quite interesting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a film",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cinema:",
        "examples": [
          "What's on at the flicks this week?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, sudden movement that causes something to move:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Brina flicked her hair over her shoulder.",
          "[ M ] He flicked the light switch on/off.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] She flicked through the pages of a magazine (= turned them quickly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movie:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want to go to a flick tonight?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flicked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or hit something with a short sudden movement:",
        "examples": [
          "flick something from something He carefully flicked the loose hairs from the shoulders of his jacket.",
          "flick something off something She quickly flicked the crumbs off the table.",
          "Horses flick their tails to make flies go away.",
          "Windscreen wipers flick from side to side.",
          "The boys ran around the swimming pool, flicking each other with their towels.",
          "flick something out The lizard flicked out its tongue at a fly.",
          "His eyes flicked between her and the door."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flicker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shine with a light that is sometimes bright and sometimes weak:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt a cold draft and the candle started to flicker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear for a short time or to make a sudden movement:",
        "examples": [
          "A smile flickered across her face.",
          "He'd been in a coma for weeks, when all of a sudden he flickered an eyelid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a light is sometimes bright and sometimes weak:",
        "examples": [
          "the soft flicker of candlelight"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling or expression of an emotion or quality that does not last very long:",
        "examples": [
          "flicker of There was a flicker of hope in his eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn, shine, or move like a flame in quickly changing forms of light and dark:",
        "examples": [
          "Candles flickered on all the tables in the restaurant.",
          "A smile flickered across her face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any slight and quick expression:",
        "examples": [
          "The planes searched the ground for a flicker of movement among the wreckage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flickered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shine with a light that is sometimes bright and sometimes weak:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt a cold draft and the candle started to flicker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear for a short time or to make a sudden movement:",
        "examples": [
          "A smile flickered across her face.",
          "He'd been in a coma for weeks, when all of a sudden he flickered an eyelid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flickering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "shining with a light that is sometimes bright and sometimes weak:",
        "examples": [
          "a flickering candle/fire",
          "flickering television screens"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "appearing for a short time before disappearing again:",
        "examples": [
          "a flickering hope",
          "There were a few flickering signs of optimism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flicking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or hit something with a short sudden movement:",
        "examples": [
          "flick something from something He carefully flicked the loose hairs from the shoulders of his jacket.",
          "flick something off something She quickly flicked the crumbs off the table.",
          "Horses flick their tails to make flies go away.",
          "Windscreen wipers flick from side to side.",
          "The boys ran around the swimming pool, flicking each other with their towels.",
          "flick something out The lizard flicked out its tongue at a fly.",
          "His eyes flicked between her and the door."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flicks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the cinema:",
        "examples": [
          "What's on at the flicks this week?",
          "I saw it at the flicks and loved it.",
          "I thought I might take the kids to the flicks.",
          "Shall we go to the flicks?",
          "I'm meeting up with a couple of friends and going to the flicks.",
          "Being taken to the flicks used to be a real treat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mainly US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper containing an advertisement or information, usually given out to people walking by:",
        "examples": [
          "They handed out fliers asking you to vote for Jane Schumacker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flyer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fliers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mainly US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper containing an advertisement or information, usually given out to people walking by:",
        "examples": [
          "They handed out fliers asking you to vote for Jane Schumacker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flyer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a journey in an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll never forget my first flight.",
          "How was your flight?",
          "All flights to New York today are delayed because of bad weather.",
          "My flight was cancelled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an aircraft that is making a particular journey:",
        "examples": [
          "Flight 474 to Buenos Aires is now boarding at Gate 9."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something flies or moves through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "in flight an eagle in flight",
          "take flight Suddenly the whole flock of geese took flight (= started flying).",
          "Modern missiles are so accurate because their flight is controlled by computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of birds, aircraft, etc. flying together:",
        "examples": [
          "a flight of geese/swans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, the movement of the ball through the air when bowled (= thrown to the batter) by a slow bowler:",
        "examples": [
          "He deceived the batsman with flight and dip and had him stumped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(an act or example of) escape, running away, or avoiding something:",
        "examples": [
          "flight from They lost all their possessions during their flight from the invading army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone and force them to run away:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebels were put to flight by the small regiment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a bird or an aircraft) to leave the ground and begin to fly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was flapping his arms like a bird taking flight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run away or leave a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The burglars took flight when the alarm sounded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of steps or stairs, usually between two floors of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "We live up three flights of stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of different types of wine, beer, etc. for tasting:",
        "examples": [
          "Wine bar patrons can sample flights of wine.",
          "A wine flight is available to accompany the tasting menu at £ 35 per person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, to kick or hit a ball so that it moves high through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Frost flighted a ball into the box for her teammate to score.",
          "He flighted his free kick straight into the goalkeeper's arms.",
          "flight something in Greggs flighted in a cross which Lewis fired over the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, to throw the ball high in a way that makes it spin and change direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Young spin bowlers are told to flight the ball and get it above the batsman's eyeline.",
          "Patel, flighting the ball admirably, got the batsman out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an aircraft trip, or the occasion of being a passenger in an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We’ll be arriving home on Tuesday on flight 147.",
          "[ C ] All flights out of Midway have been canceled because of bad weather.",
          "[ C ] We had a smooth flight all the way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Flight is also the act or process of flying:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We watched a flight of geese (= a group flying together).",
          "[ U ] Some people think that too much money is spent on space flight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "escape from a particular situation, or the act of leaving:",
        "examples": [
          "their flight from poverty",
          "The flight of manufacturers to the South stripped Massachusetts of its factories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of stairs connecting one floor and the next in a building or other structure:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to climb three flights of stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey in an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "You should leave now or you'll miss your flight.",
          "a flight to/from sth She is booked on the 8 a.m. flight to New York.",
          "domestic/international flights The company operates eight domestic flights in Finland.",
          "scheduled/charter flights The price includes accommodation and return scheduled flights.",
          "long-haul/short-haul flights"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people or goods move quickly away from a place to escape a bad situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He added that he didn't think there was a risk of flight of city employees.",
          "A return of financial calm to the country should reduce capital flight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are at the highest level in a job or business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "With this movie he joined the top flight of Hollywood directors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "companies whose shares are worth the most money:",
        "examples": [
          "Corporate news was dominated by firms outside the top flight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flightless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not able to fly:",
        "examples": [
          "The ostrich is a flightless bird."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flights": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a journey in an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll never forget my first flight.",
          "How was your flight?",
          "All flights to New York today are delayed because of bad weather.",
          "My flight was cancelled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an aircraft that is making a particular journey:",
        "examples": [
          "Flight 474 to Buenos Aires is now boarding at Gate 9."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something flies or moves through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "in flight an eagle in flight",
          "take flight Suddenly the whole flock of geese took flight (= started flying).",
          "Modern missiles are so accurate because their flight is controlled by computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of birds, aircraft, etc. flying together:",
        "examples": [
          "a flight of geese/swans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, the movement of the ball through the air when bowled (= thrown to the batter) by a slow bowler:",
        "examples": [
          "He deceived the batsman with flight and dip and had him stumped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(an act or example of) escape, running away, or avoiding something:",
        "examples": [
          "flight from They lost all their possessions during their flight from the invading army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone and force them to run away:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebels were put to flight by the small regiment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a bird or an aircraft) to leave the ground and begin to fly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was flapping his arms like a bird taking flight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run away or leave a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The burglars took flight when the alarm sounded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of steps or stairs, usually between two floors of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "We live up three flights of stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of different types of wine, beer, etc. for tasting:",
        "examples": [
          "Wine bar patrons can sample flights of wine.",
          "A wine flight is available to accompany the tasting menu at £ 35 per person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, to kick or hit a ball so that it moves high through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Frost flighted a ball into the box for her teammate to score.",
          "He flighted his free kick straight into the goalkeeper's arms.",
          "flight something in Greggs flighted in a cross which Lewis fired over the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, to throw the ball high in a way that makes it spin and change direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Young spin bowlers are told to flight the ball and get it above the batsman's eyeline.",
          "Patel, flighting the ball admirably, got the batsman out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an aircraft trip, or the occasion of being a passenger in an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We’ll be arriving home on Tuesday on flight 147.",
          "[ C ] All flights out of Midway have been canceled because of bad weather.",
          "[ C ] We had a smooth flight all the way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Flight is also the act or process of flying:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We watched a flight of geese (= a group flying together).",
          "[ U ] Some people think that too much money is spent on space flight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "escape from a particular situation, or the act of leaving:",
        "examples": [
          "their flight from poverty",
          "The flight of manufacturers to the South stripped Massachusetts of its factories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of stairs connecting one floor and the next in a building or other structure:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to climb three flights of stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey in an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "You should leave now or you'll miss your flight.",
          "a flight to/from sth She is booked on the 8 a.m. flight to New York.",
          "domestic/international flights The company operates eight domestic flights in Finland.",
          "scheduled/charter flights The price includes accommodation and return scheduled flights.",
          "long-haul/short-haul flights"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people or goods move quickly away from a place to escape a bad situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He added that he didn't think there was a risk of flight of city employees.",
          "A return of financial calm to the country should reduce capital flight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are at the highest level in a job or business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "With this movie he joined the top flight of Hollywood directors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "companies whose shares are worth the most money:",
        "examples": [
          "Corporate news was dominated by firms outside the top flight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flimsy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very thin, or easily broken or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "You won't be warm enough in that flimsy dress.",
          "We spent the night in a flimsy wooden hut.",
          "a flimsy cardboard box"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A flimsy argument, excuse, etc. is weak and difficult to believe:",
        "examples": [
          "flimsy excuse When I asked him why he was late, he gave me some flimsy excuse about having car trouble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very thin piece of paper, especially special paper used in the past when making carbon copies (= copies of documents made with special paper with a layer of carbon or other dark substance):",
        "examples": [
          "We typed on carbon flimsies.",
          "He sketches by hand on a piece of tracing paper called a flimsy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes, especially underwear, made from very thin, delicate material:",
        "examples": [
          "The success of her underwear range has proved that there was a market for classy flimsies.",
          "The paintings showed girls in their flimsies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of material) very thin, or (of a structure or object) badly made and weak, and therefore easily broken or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "a flimsy dress",
          "a flimsy building"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Flimsy also means weak and not persuasive:",
        "examples": [
          "They convicted the defendant on very flimsy evidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flinch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a sudden, small movement because of pain or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn't even flinch when the nurse cleaned the wound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sudden small movement because of pain or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "Now I’m going to move the eyepiece right up against your eye for a second – try not to flinch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to throw something or someone suddenly and with a lot of force:",
        "examples": [
          "He crumpled up the letter and flung it into the fire.",
          "\"And you can take your ring back too!\" she cried, flinging it down on the table.",
          "UK informal Could you fling the paper over here (= give me the paper)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or do something quickly and energetically:",
        "examples": [
          "She flung her arms around his neck.",
          "The door was flung open by the wind.",
          "Sergei flung himself down on the sofa.",
          "UK informal Let me just fling (= quickly put) a few things into my bag, and I'll be right with you.",
          "UK informal They were flung (= quickly put) in prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something angrily:",
        "examples": [
          "fling something at someone They were flinging bitter accusations at each other.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I don't care what you think\", she flung (back) at him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of enjoyment:",
        "examples": [
          "last fling The girls are going to the beach for one last fling before the end of summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw or move something suddenly and with force:",
        "examples": [
          "I rushed right up to him and flung my arms around his neck and hugged him.",
          "She flung open the door and greeted us warmly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of doing enjoyable things that you usually do not do",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a piece of) shiny grey or black stone that is like glass",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a piece of) stone or metal used in a musket to make it fire or in a cigarette lighter to produce a flame",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very hard gray or black stone",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you flip something, you turn it over quickly one or more times, and if something flips, it turns over quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "I flipped the book (over) to look at the back cover.",
          "flip over I lost my place in my book when the pages flipped over in the wind.",
          "flip someone/something over Carefully flip the cake over, so that it's right-side-up.",
          "Eventually a wave flipped him over, and he was able to call for help.",
          "flip a switch You turn the machine on by flipping (= operating) the switch on the side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook something by turning it over several times over heat:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't want to spend the rest of my life flipping burgers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a coin turn over in the air to see which side it lands on, in order to decide something:",
        "examples": [
          "They argued about it, then settled the matter by flipping a coin.",
          "The captains flipped a coin into the air to decide which side would bat first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy something, such as a house, that is not in very good condition, improve it, then sell it quickly for more money:",
        "examples": [
          "I am going to take three weeks' vacation and flip this house.",
          "She makes money flipping old and tired furniture pieces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change sides, or make someone change sides, and start to give secret information about an organization, country, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Counterintelligence was dependent on spies who had been flipped.",
          "FBI agents started the process of trying to get him to flip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a statement in a court of law against someone when you are both accused of a crime; to persuade someone to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "There are cases in which prosecutors have threatened to seek the death penalty unless a witness flips against a co-defendant.",
          "He is a Federal prosecutor who specializes in flipping witnesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change from supporting one political party to supporting a different one; to make people in a particular place do this:",
        "examples": [
          "They produced a list of the districts that are considered most likely to flip in the upcoming elections.",
          "The Democrats are expected to flip at least two Republican-held congressional districts in Texas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something turns over quickly or repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "a flip of a coin",
          "The acrobats were doing somersaults and flips (= jumping and turning their bodies over in the air)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you are slightly annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh, flip, I've missed the bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to turn over quickly one or more times, or to cause something to move by making a short, quick motion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] I flipped (through) the pages of the dictionary to look up a word.",
          "[ T ] You just flip a switch to turn on the computer.",
          "[ T ] At the beginning of a football game, the referee flips a coin (= throws it into the air so that it spins in falling) to see which team gets the ball first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of turning something over quickly one or more times:",
        "examples": [
          "They settled the issue by a flip of the coin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A flip is also a jump in which you swing your legs over your head as your whole body turns around, so that you come down on your feet in the position you started from.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell shares or property immediately after you have bought them in order to make a quick profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Big institutional clients of investment banks buy and then flip the shares.",
          "They are looking to flip the property: they buy at the first stage of development, and aim to sell before they have to pay the final instalment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flippant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not serious about a serious subject, in an attempt to be funny or to appear clever:",
        "examples": [
          "a flippant remark/attitude",
          "It's easy to be flippant, but we have a serious problem to deal with here.",
          "I think she just thought I was being flippant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing or having a rude attitude of not being serious esp. by trying to be amusing when most people expect you to be serious:",
        "examples": [
          "We had lost thousands of dollars, so we did not appreciate his flippant remark about \"better luck next time.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flipped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flipper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of two parts like arms on the bodies of some sea creatures, such as seals and penguins, used for swimming",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of large, flat rubber shoe used for swimming, especially underwater",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ball that is bowled (= thrown) while turning the wrist so that it stays low and goes further:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm still learning how to bowl the flipper.",
          "Since his shoulder trouble, he doesn't bowl the flipper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part similar to an arm used for swimming by any of various sea animals, such as seals and penguins",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A flipper is also a long, wide rubber shoe used for swimming.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flippers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of two parts like arms on the bodies of some sea creatures, such as seals and penguins, used for swimming",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of large, flat rubber shoe used for swimming, especially underwater",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ball that is bowled (= thrown) while turning the wrist so that it stays low and goes further:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm still learning how to bowl the flipper.",
          "Since his shoulder trouble, he doesn't bowl the flipper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part similar to an arm used for swimming by any of various sea animals, such as seals and penguins",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A flipper is also a long, wide rubber shoe used for swimming.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flipping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize what is being said, or to express anger:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a flipping nuisance!",
          "You'll do as you're flipping well told!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you flip something, you turn it over quickly one or more times, and if something flips, it turns over quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "I flipped the book (over) to look at the back cover.",
          "flip over I lost my place in my book when the pages flipped over in the wind.",
          "flip someone/something over Carefully flip the cake over, so that it's right-side-up.",
          "Eventually a wave flipped him over, and he was able to call for help.",
          "flip a switch You turn the machine on by flipping (= operating) the switch on the side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook something by turning it over several times over heat:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't want to spend the rest of my life flipping burgers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a coin turn over in the air to see which side it lands on, in order to decide something:",
        "examples": [
          "They argued about it, then settled the matter by flipping a coin.",
          "The captains flipped a coin into the air to decide which side would bat first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy something, such as a house, that is not in very good condition, improve it, then sell it quickly for more money:",
        "examples": [
          "I am going to take three weeks' vacation and flip this house.",
          "She makes money flipping old and tired furniture pieces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change sides, or make someone change sides, and start to give secret information about an organization, country, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Counterintelligence was dependent on spies who had been flipped.",
          "FBI agents started the process of trying to get him to flip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a statement in a court of law against someone when you are both accused of a crime; to persuade someone to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "There are cases in which prosecutors have threatened to seek the death penalty unless a witness flips against a co-defendant.",
          "He is a Federal prosecutor who specializes in flipping witnesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change from supporting one political party to supporting a different one; to make people in a particular place do this:",
        "examples": [
          "They produced a list of the districts that are considered most likely to flip in the upcoming elections.",
          "The Democrats are expected to flip at least two Republican-held congressional districts in Texas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something turns over quickly or repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "a flip of a coin",
          "The acrobats were doing somersaults and flips (= jumping and turning their bodies over in the air)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you are slightly annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh, flip, I've missed the bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to turn over quickly one or more times, or to cause something to move by making a short, quick motion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] I flipped (through) the pages of the dictionary to look up a word.",
          "[ T ] You just flip a switch to turn on the computer.",
          "[ T ] At the beginning of a football game, the referee flips a coin (= throws it into the air so that it spins in falling) to see which team gets the ball first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of turning something over quickly one or more times:",
        "examples": [
          "They settled the issue by a flip of the coin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A flip is also a jump in which you swing your legs over your head as your whole body turns around, so that you come down on your feet in the position you started from.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell shares or property immediately after you have bought them in order to make a quick profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Big institutional clients of investment banks buy and then flip the shares.",
          "They are looking to flip the property: they buy at the first stage of development, and aim to sell before they have to pay the final instalment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flirt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to behave as if sexually attracted to someone, although not seriously:",
        "examples": [
          "flirt with Christina was flirting with just about every man in the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who behaves as if they are sexually attracted to a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a compulsive flirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave as if you are interested in someone, in a not serious way:",
        "examples": [
          "They were flirting with each other at the party.",
          "fig. If he gets deeper into debt, he’s flirting with disaster (= he is risking very bad trouble)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flirtation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone behaves as if sexually attracted to another person, without being seriously interested:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a harmless flirtation and nothing more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of being interested in something or doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "a brief flirtation with communism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of interest in something:",
        "examples": [
          "He thought about running for Congress, but his flirtation with a House run was short-lived."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flirtatious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaving as if you are sexually attracted to someone, especially not in a serious way:",
        "examples": [
          "She's very flirtatious.",
          "a flirtatious relationship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving as if you are interested in someone, in a not serious way:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a lively, outgoing manner and was a bit flirtatious at times."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flirted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave as if sexually attracted to someone, although not seriously:",
        "examples": [
          "flirt with Christina was flirting with just about every man in the room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flirting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave as if sexually attracted to someone, although not seriously:",
        "examples": [
          "flirt with Christina was flirting with just about every man in the room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flirts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to behave as if sexually attracted to someone, although not seriously:",
        "examples": [
          "flirt with Christina was flirting with just about every man in the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who behaves as if they are sexually attracted to a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a compulsive flirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave as if you are interested in someone, in a not serious way:",
        "examples": [
          "They were flirting with each other at the party.",
          "fig. If he gets deeper into debt, he’s flirting with disaster (= he is risking very bad trouble)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fly or move quickly and lightly:",
        "examples": [
          "flit around/about In the fading light we saw bats flitting around/about in the garden.",
          "flit from something to something figurative She's always flitting from one thing to another (= changing her activities)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear or exist suddenly and for a short time in someone's mind or on their face:",
        "examples": [
          "A ghost of a smile flitted across his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden or quick escape or journey somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "If the court ruled against him, his plan was to do a flit to Spain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fly or move quickly and lightly:",
        "examples": [
          "Bees flitted from flower to flower in the garden."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "float": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stay on the surface of a liquid and not sink:",
        "examples": [
          "An empty bottle will float.",
          "float in You can float very easily in the Dead Sea because it's so salty.",
          "float on Lily pads float on the surface of the pond."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move easily through, or along the surface of a liquid, or to (cause to) move easily through air:",
        "examples": [
          "float down We spent a lazy afternoon floating down the river.",
          "float along It feeds by simply floating along the water and scooping up fish.",
          "float out to He tossed the bottle into the waves and watched it float out to sea.",
          "float something on something The children enjoy floating their boats on the pond in the park.",
          "Fluffy white clouds were floating across the sky.",
          "figurative The sound of piano-playing floated out through the open window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move smoothly and attractively:",
        "examples": [
          "She sort of floats around, like a ballet dancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or act without purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "float around/about Since he lost his job, he's just floated around/about doing nothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest a plan or an idea to be considered:",
        "examples": [
          "float an idea Laura has floated the idea that we should think about expanding into Europe next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow the value of a country's money to change according to the value of other countries' money:",
        "examples": [
          "Argentina decided to let its currency float freely against the dollar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start selling shares in a business or company for the first time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of money kept by someone who works in a bar, etc., used for giving customers their change",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large vehicle with a flat surface that is decorated and used in festivals:",
        "examples": [
          "carnival floats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light object that floats on the surface of the water and is used to keep a fishing net, or the bait on a fishing line, in a particular position:",
        "examples": [
          "Fishing nets are often held in position by floats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light object that floats on water and that you hold onto when learning to swim:",
        "examples": [
          "Hold the float in front of you and kick your legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a toy animal or other object that is filled with air and played with or sat on in swimming pools:",
        "examples": [
          "A pool float has now become a holiday essential."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink with ice cream on the top:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll have a root beer float, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay or move easily on or over the surface of a liquid, or to cause something to move in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] An empty bottle will float on water.",
          "[ I ] I’d float around for hours, just fishing.",
          "[ T ] Fill the cups with hot coffee and float heavy cream on top.",
          "[ I ] We spent a lazy afternoon floating down the river.",
          "[ I ] fig. She removes the pins and her hair floats (= moves gracefully) down around her.",
          "[ I ] fig. Reports have been floating around (= heard from various people) that the company might be for sale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Float also means to move easily through air:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Fluffy white clouds were floating across the sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell bonds (= official papers given to people who lend money to a government or company):",
        "examples": [
          "Cities float bond issues that are payable from property taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large vehicle that is decorated and used in parades (= public celebrations in which people march, walk, and ride along a planned route):",
        "examples": [
          "Marching bands and elaborate floats will be featured in the parade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet drink with ice cream floating in it:",
        "examples": [
          "a root beer float"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of light material that stays on the surface of water:",
        "examples": [
          "the float in a toilet tank"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer new shares or bonds for sale on a financial market:",
        "examples": [
          "The authority has recently floated a $170 million bond to pay for some of the installation costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell shares on a stock market for the first time in order to finance a new company:",
        "examples": [
          "There are several new businesses looking to float.",
          "float (sth) on the stock market/stock exchange etc. The group is planning to float on the New York Stock Exchange later this year.",
          "float at $3/200p/ etc. (a share) The stock was floated at 233p a share last July and closed up 3.75p last night at 286.25p.",
          "Last January the chief executive said he would only float the company if there was a \"dramatic\" revival in the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a country floats its currency, or if the currency floats, the government no longer controls its value in relation to the value of other currencies:",
        "examples": [
          "Central Bank is planning to stop letting the peso float freely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a suggestion, especially one for doing something that is different from what has been done in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "float an idea/proposal/suggestion The partnership idea was floated at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a price or amount floats, it changes:",
        "examples": [
          "In the space of a few weeks, stock valuation floated up by 15%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a company offers shares for sale on a stock market for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "The stock has been one of the great out-performers of recent times, rising more than 90% since the company's float 11 years ago.",
          "The planned flotation of the new Internet portal has been postponed.",
          "a $90 billion/£350 million, etc. float Bank of China is poised to file for $8 bn float.",
          "Shares are currently below their 330p-a-share float price.",
          "Companies must file an initial registration statement under the Exchange Act before commencing a public float."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a government no longer controls the value of its country's currency in relation to the value of other currencies:",
        "examples": [
          "The float of the currency triggered a period of turbulence in Asian financial markets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that becomes available for a bank to spend before customers' cheques are paid:",
        "examples": [
          "The speed of electronic processing has all but eliminated the need for float."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cash that is available to give as change to customers at the start of business each day",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "floated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay on the surface of a liquid and not sink:",
        "examples": [
          "An empty bottle will float.",
          "float in You can float very easily in the Dead Sea because it's so salty.",
          "float on Lily pads float on the surface of the pond."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move easily through, or along the surface of a liquid, or to (cause to) move easily through air:",
        "examples": [
          "float down We spent a lazy afternoon floating down the river.",
          "float along It feeds by simply floating along the water and scooping up fish.",
          "float out to He tossed the bottle into the waves and watched it float out to sea.",
          "float something on something The children enjoy floating their boats on the pond in the park.",
          "Fluffy white clouds were floating across the sky.",
          "figurative The sound of piano-playing floated out through the open window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move smoothly and attractively:",
        "examples": [
          "She sort of floats around, like a ballet dancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or act without purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "float around/about Since he lost his job, he's just floated around/about doing nothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest a plan or an idea to be considered:",
        "examples": [
          "float an idea Laura has floated the idea that we should think about expanding into Europe next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow the value of a country's money to change according to the value of other countries' money:",
        "examples": [
          "Argentina decided to let its currency float freely against the dollar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start selling shares in a business or company for the first time",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "floater": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small spot inside a person's eye that they see moving up and down or from side to side",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does a lot of different jobs in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He had worked as a floater, assigned to any of the fire stations across the county as the need arose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, an occasion where a player bowls (= throws the ball to the batter) so that the ball curves slowly in the air towards or away from the batter:",
        "examples": [
          "She drew the batter with a lovely floater that spun and took the edge of the bat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with no fixed duties who is employed to move from job to job as needed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "floating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not fixed in one position, place, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "floating population The city has a large floating population (= people who move around a lot).",
          "floating interest rate The bank has offered us a loan with a floating interest rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a part of the body that is out of its usual position, or not connected to another part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "a floating rib"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "floats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stay on the surface of a liquid and not sink:",
        "examples": [
          "An empty bottle will float.",
          "float in You can float very easily in the Dead Sea because it's so salty.",
          "float on Lily pads float on the surface of the pond."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move easily through, or along the surface of a liquid, or to (cause to) move easily through air:",
        "examples": [
          "float down We spent a lazy afternoon floating down the river.",
          "float along It feeds by simply floating along the water and scooping up fish.",
          "float out to He tossed the bottle into the waves and watched it float out to sea.",
          "float something on something The children enjoy floating their boats on the pond in the park.",
          "Fluffy white clouds were floating across the sky.",
          "figurative The sound of piano-playing floated out through the open window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move smoothly and attractively:",
        "examples": [
          "She sort of floats around, like a ballet dancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or act without purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "float around/about Since he lost his job, he's just floated around/about doing nothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest a plan or an idea to be considered:",
        "examples": [
          "float an idea Laura has floated the idea that we should think about expanding into Europe next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow the value of a country's money to change according to the value of other countries' money:",
        "examples": [
          "Argentina decided to let its currency float freely against the dollar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start selling shares in a business or company for the first time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of money kept by someone who works in a bar, etc., used for giving customers their change",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large vehicle with a flat surface that is decorated and used in festivals:",
        "examples": [
          "carnival floats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light object that floats on the surface of the water and is used to keep a fishing net, or the bait on a fishing line, in a particular position:",
        "examples": [
          "Fishing nets are often held in position by floats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light object that floats on water and that you hold onto when learning to swim:",
        "examples": [
          "Hold the float in front of you and kick your legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a toy animal or other object that is filled with air and played with or sat on in swimming pools:",
        "examples": [
          "A pool float has now become a holiday essential."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink with ice cream on the top:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll have a root beer float, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay or move easily on or over the surface of a liquid, or to cause something to move in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] An empty bottle will float on water.",
          "[ I ] I’d float around for hours, just fishing.",
          "[ T ] Fill the cups with hot coffee and float heavy cream on top.",
          "[ I ] We spent a lazy afternoon floating down the river.",
          "[ I ] fig. She removes the pins and her hair floats (= moves gracefully) down around her.",
          "[ I ] fig. Reports have been floating around (= heard from various people) that the company might be for sale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Float also means to move easily through air:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Fluffy white clouds were floating across the sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell bonds (= official papers given to people who lend money to a government or company):",
        "examples": [
          "Cities float bond issues that are payable from property taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large vehicle that is decorated and used in parades (= public celebrations in which people march, walk, and ride along a planned route):",
        "examples": [
          "Marching bands and elaborate floats will be featured in the parade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet drink with ice cream floating in it:",
        "examples": [
          "a root beer float"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of light material that stays on the surface of water:",
        "examples": [
          "the float in a toilet tank"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer new shares or bonds for sale on a financial market:",
        "examples": [
          "The authority has recently floated a $170 million bond to pay for some of the installation costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell shares on a stock market for the first time in order to finance a new company:",
        "examples": [
          "There are several new businesses looking to float.",
          "float (sth) on the stock market/stock exchange etc. The group is planning to float on the New York Stock Exchange later this year.",
          "float at $3/200p/ etc. (a share) The stock was floated at 233p a share last July and closed up 3.75p last night at 286.25p.",
          "Last January the chief executive said he would only float the company if there was a \"dramatic\" revival in the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a country floats its currency, or if the currency floats, the government no longer controls its value in relation to the value of other currencies:",
        "examples": [
          "Central Bank is planning to stop letting the peso float freely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a suggestion, especially one for doing something that is different from what has been done in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "float an idea/proposal/suggestion The partnership idea was floated at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a price or amount floats, it changes:",
        "examples": [
          "In the space of a few weeks, stock valuation floated up by 15%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a company offers shares for sale on a stock market for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "The stock has been one of the great out-performers of recent times, rising more than 90% since the company's float 11 years ago.",
          "The planned flotation of the new Internet portal has been postponed.",
          "a $90 billion/£350 million, etc. float Bank of China is poised to file for $8 bn float.",
          "Shares are currently below their 330p-a-share float price.",
          "Companies must file an initial registration statement under the Exchange Act before commencing a public float."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a government no longer controls the value of its country's currency in relation to the value of other currencies:",
        "examples": [
          "The float of the currency triggered a period of turbulence in Asian financial markets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that becomes available for a bank to spend before customers' cheques are paid:",
        "examples": [
          "The speed of electronic processing has all but eliminated the need for float."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cash that is available to give as change to customers at the start of business each day",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of sheep, goats, or birds:",
        "examples": [
          "flock of a flock of sheep/goats/geese",
          "The shepherd is bringing his flock down from the hills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of people, usually people of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "flock of A noisy flock of tourists came into the building.",
          "The priest invited all the members of his flock (= all the people who go to his church) to attend the special service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soft material used for filling objects such as cushions, or soft material that forms a raised pattern on wallpaper or curtains",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or come together in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "flock to Hundreds of people flocked to the football match.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Crowds of people flocked to see the Picasso exhibition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a surface with a soft material in order to decorate it:",
        "examples": [
          "You can flock a living Christmas tree to achieve the effect of natural snow.",
          "a flocked greetings card"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of sheep, goats, or birds, or a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "a flock of ducks",
          "a flock of reporters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A flock is also the people who are members of a church.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or gather together in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Tourists flock to the village.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Crowds of people flocked to see the Picasso exhibition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flocking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or come together in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "flock to Hundreds of people flocked to the football match.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Crowds of people flocked to see the Picasso exhibition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a surface with a soft material in order to decorate it:",
        "examples": [
          "You can flock a living Christmas tree to achieve the effect of natural snow.",
          "a flocked greetings card"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flocks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of sheep, goats, or birds:",
        "examples": [
          "flock of a flock of sheep/goats/geese",
          "The shepherd is bringing his flock down from the hills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of people, usually people of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "flock of A noisy flock of tourists came into the building.",
          "The priest invited all the members of his flock (= all the people who go to his church) to attend the special service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soft material used for filling objects such as cushions, or soft material that forms a raised pattern on wallpaper or curtains",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or come together in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "flock to Hundreds of people flocked to the football match.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Crowds of people flocked to see the Picasso exhibition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a surface with a soft material in order to decorate it:",
        "examples": [
          "You can flock a living Christmas tree to achieve the effect of natural snow.",
          "a flocked greetings card"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of sheep, goats, or birds, or a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "a flock of ducks",
          "a flock of reporters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A flock is also the people who are members of a church.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or gather together in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Tourists flock to the village.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Crowds of people flocked to see the Picasso exhibition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to beat someone very hard with a whip (= a long, thin piece of rope, leather, etc.) or a stick, as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "Soldiers used to be flogged for disobedience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell, especially quickly or cheaply:",
        "examples": [
          "He tried to flog his old car, but no one would buy it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in the past) to beat very hard with a stick or a whip as a punishment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell something, especially at a cheap price:",
        "examples": [
          "The phone group plans to flog its new handsets for £30 apiece to people signing one-year contracts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell something illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "Some private sellers are flogging cars that have been stolen or written off by insurers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause to fill or become covered with water, especially in a way that causes problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Our washing machine broke down yesterday and flooded the kitchen.",
          "The whole town flooded when the river burst its banks.",
          "be flooded out Several families living by the river were flooded out (= forced to leave their houses because they became covered with water)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill or enter a place in large numbers or amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "flood into Donations are flooding into the homeless shelter.",
          "flood in She drew back the curtains and the sunlight came flooding in.",
          "be flooded with He was flooded with (= suddenly felt a lot of) joy when his first child was born.",
          "flood back For Proust, the taste of a madeleine brought childhood memories flooding back (= made him suddenly remember a lot of things)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make goods available in such large numbers that the price falls, or other goods cannot compete:",
        "examples": [
          "Japanese cars have flooded the market (= a lot of them are on sale).",
          "They have flooded the market with low-cost imports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry:",
        "examples": [
          "After the flood it took weeks for the water level to go down.",
          "in flood The river is in flood (= water has flowed over its banks) again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "crying a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "I found her in floods of tears in the toilets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the Bible) a flood sent by God that covered the whole earth as a punishment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount or number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "flood of A flood of cheap imports has come into the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill or become covered with water or to cause this to happen to something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A burst pipe flooded the bathroom.",
          "[ I ] The basements of many downtown buildings would flood whenever it rained."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill or be filled with a large amount or too much of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Sunlight floods in through a skylight in the ceiling.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] In the 1960s, Cuban immigrants began to flood into Florida.",
          "[ T ] We don’t want them to flood the market with cheap imports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you flood an engine, you fill it with so much fuel that it will not start.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry:",
        "examples": [
          "Kingston was heavily damaged by a flood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount or number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Planners are hoping for a flood of visitors when the center opens.",
          "He was filled with a flood of new emotions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter or leave a place in large numbers or amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Record public spending, fueled by high oil prices, is flooding the country's flourishing economy with cash.",
          "Electronic gadgets have flooded the market in recent years.",
          "flood in from somewhere Turnover continues to increase as orders flood in from around the world.",
          "flood into/out of sth Foreign money has been flooding into the London property market for several years now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something such as letters, emails, or requests in large numbers to a person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Unwanted email – or spam – is flooding inboxes at an unprecedented rate.",
          "be flooded with orders/requests/calls The phone lines were flooded with calls from worried and angry consumers.",
          "flood sth with sth Overseas students continue to flood colleges with applications for courses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number or amount of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "Fund managers are surprised how quickly the trickle of money leaving the country has become a flood.",
          "a flood of sth A bumper harvest coupled with a flood of imports have pushed the price of sugar lower."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flooded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered with water:",
        "examples": [
          "flooded fields"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a large amount or number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The market is flooded with cheap imports."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "floodgates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to allow a new situation or activity to develop and become very common:",
        "examples": [
          "Changes being considered could open the floodgates and allow foreign markets to sell almost any stock to almost anyone in this country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flooding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which an area is covered with water, especially from rain:",
        "examples": [
          "Some roads have been closed because of flooding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of becoming filled or covered with a large amount of water:",
        "examples": [
          "Rain caused flooding that washed out bridges and covered roads."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "floodlights": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, powerful electric light used for lighting outside areas, such as sports fields or buildings, in the dark:",
        "examples": [
          "under floodlights This evening's match will be played under floodlights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, powerful electric light used for lighting outside areas, such as sports fields or buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "Tonight’s game will be played under floodlights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "floods": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause to fill or become covered with water, especially in a way that causes problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Our washing machine broke down yesterday and flooded the kitchen.",
          "The whole town flooded when the river burst its banks.",
          "be flooded out Several families living by the river were flooded out (= forced to leave their houses because they became covered with water)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill or enter a place in large numbers or amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "flood into Donations are flooding into the homeless shelter.",
          "flood in She drew back the curtains and the sunlight came flooding in.",
          "be flooded with He was flooded with (= suddenly felt a lot of) joy when his first child was born.",
          "flood back For Proust, the taste of a madeleine brought childhood memories flooding back (= made him suddenly remember a lot of things)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make goods available in such large numbers that the price falls, or other goods cannot compete:",
        "examples": [
          "Japanese cars have flooded the market (= a lot of them are on sale).",
          "They have flooded the market with low-cost imports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry:",
        "examples": [
          "After the flood it took weeks for the water level to go down.",
          "in flood The river is in flood (= water has flowed over its banks) again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "crying a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "I found her in floods of tears in the toilets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the Bible) a flood sent by God that covered the whole earth as a punishment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount or number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "flood of A flood of cheap imports has come into the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill or become covered with water or to cause this to happen to something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A burst pipe flooded the bathroom.",
          "[ I ] The basements of many downtown buildings would flood whenever it rained."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill or be filled with a large amount or too much of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Sunlight floods in through a skylight in the ceiling.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] In the 1960s, Cuban immigrants began to flood into Florida.",
          "[ T ] We don’t want them to flood the market with cheap imports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you flood an engine, you fill it with so much fuel that it will not start.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry:",
        "examples": [
          "Kingston was heavily damaged by a flood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount or number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Planners are hoping for a flood of visitors when the center opens.",
          "He was filled with a flood of new emotions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter or leave a place in large numbers or amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Record public spending, fueled by high oil prices, is flooding the country's flourishing economy with cash.",
          "Electronic gadgets have flooded the market in recent years.",
          "flood in from somewhere Turnover continues to increase as orders flood in from around the world.",
          "flood into/out of sth Foreign money has been flooding into the London property market for several years now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something such as letters, emails, or requests in large numbers to a person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Unwanted email – or spam – is flooding inboxes at an unprecedented rate.",
          "be flooded with orders/requests/calls The phone lines were flooded with calls from worried and angry consumers.",
          "flood sth with sth Overseas students continue to flood colleges with applications for courses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number or amount of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "Fund managers are surprised how quickly the trickle of money leaving the country has become a flood.",
          "a flood of sth A bumper harvest coupled with a flood of imports have pushed the price of sugar lower."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "floor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the flat surface of a room on which you walk:",
        "examples": [
          "The floor was partly covered with a dirty old rug.",
          "The bathroom floor needs cleaning.",
          "on the floor The children sat playing on the floor.",
          "floor space There's barely enough floor space to fit a bed in this room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "This building has five floors.",
          "Take the elevator to the 51st floor.",
          "on the third floor We live on the third floor.",
          "He took the stairs two at a time to the second floor.",
          "a ground floor apartment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public space for activities such as dancing or having formal discussions:",
        "examples": [
          "a dance floor",
          "on the floor of The new proposal will be discussed on the floor of the House of Lords tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a specially prepared surface for an indoor sport such as gymnastics or basketball:",
        "examples": [
          "After her routine was not given a good score, the veteran gymnast walked angrily off the floor.",
          "The court is too small for him — no matter where you are on the floor, he's guarding you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from the audience in a public space such as a hall or parliament:",
        "examples": [
          "The chairman said that he would now take questions from the floor.",
          "What I found so fantastic about this meeting of the Youth Parliament were the contributions from the floor.",
          "Members attending will elect one new board member, with nominations from the floor.",
          "I would like to open the meeting up to discussion from the floor.",
          "Officers presiding over votes at committee meetings have simply overruled objections from the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a basket in basketball) scored or attempted during normal play, rather than from a free throw given because the other team has broken a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "The team hit 20 of 30 shots from the floor.",
          "The Yellow Jackets shot only 35% from the floor.",
          "Though he led the Bulls in scoring last season, he shot poorly from the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the right to speak:",
        "examples": [
          "Silence, please, the prime minister has the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stand and begin to dance:",
        "examples": [
          "The newlyweds were the first to take the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "The Majority Leader again took the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to invite someone to start speaking, usually at a formal event:",
        "examples": [
          "Thank you very much, Ms Poole, for being here today. The floor is yours.",
          "The press officer introduced him before gesturing towards him and loudly declaring: \"The floor is yours.\"",
          "\"I would like to begin, if I may.\" - \"Please do, the floor is yours.\"",
          "Well, ladies and gentlemen, the floor is yours. Who would like to start?",
          "I think that's all I have to say on the subject. Now the floor is yours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bottom surface of the sea, a forest, a cave, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "the floor of the floor of the ocean",
          "The reef rises 100 m from the ocean floor.",
          "The cave floor was perpetually damp.",
          "Ferns populate the forest floor under the densest part of the canopy.",
          "Flounder and other scavengers live along the floor of the sea.",
          "The floor of the rainforest was covered with an impenetrable tangle of vines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone and cause them to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "He was floored with a single punch to the head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to surprise or confuse someone so much that they are unable to think what to say or do next:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't know what to say - I was completely floored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flat surface that you walk on when you are inside a building:",
        "examples": [
          "a tile floor",
          "hardwood floors",
          "The children sat on the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level of a building; a story :",
        "examples": [
          "They rented office space on the second floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bottom surface of the sea, a forest, a valley, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Submarines were exploring the ocean floor for signs of the wreck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public space for having formal discussions:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposition was discussed on the Senate floor.",
          "The chairman said that he would now take questions from the floor (= from the ordinary people at the meeting)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to surprise or shock someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She was completely floored when she heard that he was leaving the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drive a car as fast as it will go:",
        "examples": [
          "His buddy started the car and floored it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest level, number, or amount something is allowed to reach:",
        "examples": [
          "provide/keep/put a floor under sth Theoretically, buybacks put a floor under stock prices and raise earnings per share.",
          "find/reach a floor Analysts believe the market has found a floor at about 2,560 points.",
          "raise the floor on sth Another rule would raise the floor on the amount of assets a company must have to register with the SEC.",
          "Many of these fixed-price contracts were signed when the price of coal was on the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest rate a country's government will allow its currency to reach in relation to other currencies:",
        "examples": [
          "The euro finally seems to have hit the floor against the dollar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where a formal or public meeting is held, or the people at the meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "On the floor yesterday, House members voted down an amendment to allow fines to be waived.",
          "In response to a question from the floor the CEO confirmed the agency would be continuing its mentor scheme.",
          "the Senate/House/Security Council floor In his remarks on the Security Council floor today, the Commissioner called on all parties to act responsibly.",
          "floor debate/vote During floor debate, conservatives argued that the bill violated First Amendment rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a stock exchange where shares are traded:",
        "examples": [
          "Traders erupted into boisterous cheers on the floor today as the market soared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decrease in price or value, usually in a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales and profits are falling through the floor, with no prospect of a recovery in sight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the right to speak or to start to speak in a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "Excuse me, I have the floor and have the right to be listened to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become involved from the beginning in a business activity that you think will be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "This is our chance to get in on the first floor of an industry that's going to be big."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "floorboard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the long, straight pieces of wood used to make a floor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long straight piece of wood used in a floor:",
        "examples": [
          "The floorboards creaked as we tiptoed across the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a floor in a car",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "floorboards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the long, straight pieces of wood used to make a floor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long straight piece of wood used in a floor:",
        "examples": [
          "The floorboards creaked as we tiptoed across the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a floor in a car",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "floored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone and cause them to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "He was floored with a single punch to the head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to surprise or confuse someone so much that they are unable to think what to say or do next:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't know what to say - I was completely floored."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flooring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the material that a floor is made of:",
        "examples": [
          "wooden/marble/vinyl flooring"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "floors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the flat surface of a room on which you walk:",
        "examples": [
          "The floor was partly covered with a dirty old rug.",
          "The bathroom floor needs cleaning.",
          "on the floor The children sat playing on the floor.",
          "floor space There's barely enough floor space to fit a bed in this room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "This building has five floors.",
          "Take the elevator to the 51st floor.",
          "on the third floor We live on the third floor.",
          "He took the stairs two at a time to the second floor.",
          "a ground floor apartment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public space for activities such as dancing or having formal discussions:",
        "examples": [
          "a dance floor",
          "on the floor of The new proposal will be discussed on the floor of the House of Lords tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a specially prepared surface for an indoor sport such as gymnastics or basketball:",
        "examples": [
          "After her routine was not given a good score, the veteran gymnast walked angrily off the floor.",
          "The court is too small for him — no matter where you are on the floor, he's guarding you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from the audience in a public space such as a hall or parliament:",
        "examples": [
          "The chairman said that he would now take questions from the floor.",
          "What I found so fantastic about this meeting of the Youth Parliament were the contributions from the floor.",
          "Members attending will elect one new board member, with nominations from the floor.",
          "I would like to open the meeting up to discussion from the floor.",
          "Officers presiding over votes at committee meetings have simply overruled objections from the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a basket in basketball) scored or attempted during normal play, rather than from a free throw given because the other team has broken a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "The team hit 20 of 30 shots from the floor.",
          "The Yellow Jackets shot only 35% from the floor.",
          "Though he led the Bulls in scoring last season, he shot poorly from the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the right to speak:",
        "examples": [
          "Silence, please, the prime minister has the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stand and begin to dance:",
        "examples": [
          "The newlyweds were the first to take the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "The Majority Leader again took the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to invite someone to start speaking, usually at a formal event:",
        "examples": [
          "Thank you very much, Ms Poole, for being here today. The floor is yours.",
          "The press officer introduced him before gesturing towards him and loudly declaring: \"The floor is yours.\"",
          "\"I would like to begin, if I may.\" - \"Please do, the floor is yours.\"",
          "Well, ladies and gentlemen, the floor is yours. Who would like to start?",
          "I think that's all I have to say on the subject. Now the floor is yours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bottom surface of the sea, a forest, a cave, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "the floor of the floor of the ocean",
          "The reef rises 100 m from the ocean floor.",
          "The cave floor was perpetually damp.",
          "Ferns populate the forest floor under the densest part of the canopy.",
          "Flounder and other scavengers live along the floor of the sea.",
          "The floor of the rainforest was covered with an impenetrable tangle of vines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone and cause them to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "He was floored with a single punch to the head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to surprise or confuse someone so much that they are unable to think what to say or do next:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't know what to say - I was completely floored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flat surface that you walk on when you are inside a building:",
        "examples": [
          "a tile floor",
          "hardwood floors",
          "The children sat on the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level of a building; a story :",
        "examples": [
          "They rented office space on the second floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bottom surface of the sea, a forest, a valley, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Submarines were exploring the ocean floor for signs of the wreck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public space for having formal discussions:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposition was discussed on the Senate floor.",
          "The chairman said that he would now take questions from the floor (= from the ordinary people at the meeting)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to surprise or shock someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She was completely floored when she heard that he was leaving the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drive a car as fast as it will go:",
        "examples": [
          "His buddy started the car and floored it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest level, number, or amount something is allowed to reach:",
        "examples": [
          "provide/keep/put a floor under sth Theoretically, buybacks put a floor under stock prices and raise earnings per share.",
          "find/reach a floor Analysts believe the market has found a floor at about 2,560 points.",
          "raise the floor on sth Another rule would raise the floor on the amount of assets a company must have to register with the SEC.",
          "Many of these fixed-price contracts were signed when the price of coal was on the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest rate a country's government will allow its currency to reach in relation to other currencies:",
        "examples": [
          "The euro finally seems to have hit the floor against the dollar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where a formal or public meeting is held, or the people at the meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "On the floor yesterday, House members voted down an amendment to allow fines to be waived.",
          "In response to a question from the floor the CEO confirmed the agency would be continuing its mentor scheme.",
          "the Senate/House/Security Council floor In his remarks on the Security Council floor today, the Commissioner called on all parties to act responsibly.",
          "floor debate/vote During floor debate, conservatives argued that the bill violated First Amendment rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a stock exchange where shares are traded:",
        "examples": [
          "Traders erupted into boisterous cheers on the floor today as the market soared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decrease in price or value, usually in a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales and profits are falling through the floor, with no prospect of a recovery in sight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the right to speak or to start to speak in a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "Excuse me, I have the floor and have the right to be listened to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become involved from the beginning in a business activity that you think will be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "This is our chance to get in on the first floor of an industry that's going to be big."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "floozy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who has a lot of sexual relationships, or who wears clothes that attract sexual attention in a way that is too obvious",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fall or drop heavily:",
        "examples": [
          "flop over Hugh's hair keeps flopping over his eyes.",
          "flop into She flopped into the chair with a loud sigh.",
          "flop down When she gets home from school, she's so tired all she can do is flop down in front of the television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a book, play, film, etc. flops, it is not successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Her first book flopped, but her second became a bestseller."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a failure:",
        "examples": [
          "complete flop The play was a complete flop.",
          "total flop The first dinner she cooked him was a total flop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone or something falls or drops heavily:",
        "examples": [
          "He fell with a flop on the bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall or drop heavily:",
        "examples": [
          "A newborn baby’s head flops backward if you don’t support it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail:",
        "examples": [
          "Her first book flopped, but her second became a bestseller."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a failure:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie was a complete flop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy drop or fall:",
        "examples": [
          "He fell with a flop on the bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unsuccessful product, plan, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The film was the first commercial flop of the director's career.",
          "The plan to create a separate internet subsidiary proved a flop.",
          "a complete/total/expensive flop The new mobile technology turned out to be an expensive flop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be unsuccessful:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the big internet companies in the US have flopped badly in China."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flopped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flopping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "floppy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "soft and not able to keep a firm shape or position:",
        "examples": [
          "a floppy hat",
          "a dog with big floppy ears",
          "He's got floppy blond hair that's always falling in his eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a diskette (= a flat, circular device, usually inside a square container, that has a magnetic covering and is used for storing computer information)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "soft and easily bent; not able to maintain a firm shape or position:",
        "examples": [
          "a floppy hat",
          "a dog with big, floppy ears"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for floating-point operations per second: a unit for measuring a computer's speed, based on how many of a particular type of mathematical operation it can do in a second:",
        "examples": [
          "FLOPS can be calculated using an equation.",
          "The terms FLOPS and MFLOPS (megaFLOPS) were coined in order to be able to compare the performance of supercomputers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Floating point Operations Per Second: a measurement of how quickly and effectively a computer works",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flora": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "all the plants of a particular place or from a particular time in history:",
        "examples": [
          "the flora of the Balearic Islands",
          "Stone Age flora"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the bacteria and other organisms that live inside an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "gut flora In the normal, healthy person the gut flora is a balanced community of different organisms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the plants of a particular area or period of time",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "floral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made of flowers, or decorated with pictures of flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "floral curtains/print/wallpaper",
          "a floral display/tribute"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smell or perfume that is like flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "The candle has a sweet but not cloying scent of white florals.",
          "Their signature women's fragrance is a floral with woody undertones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pattern of flowers, or cloth, paper, etc. that is decorated with flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "They were prettily dressed in florals and pastels.",
          "High-collar blouses come in bright polka dots and eccentric florals.",
          "Her advice when choosing the right mix of prints for a room is to start with a floral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painting or picture of flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "Georgia O'Keeffe's bold florals have a vital place in American modernism.",
          "The photographs in the exhibition include figures, still lifes, florals, and landscapes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of flowers, or decorated with images of flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "a floral display",
          "floral curtains/wallpaper"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "florence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the central part of Italy:",
        "examples": [
          "The art galleries of Florence are too dry and demanding for most children.",
          "Their home is fabulous, a house high on the hills above Florence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "florida": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the southeastern US between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, whose capital city is Tallahassee :",
        "examples": [
          "At one time, nearly half of Florida was covered in wetlands.",
          "She now lives in Florida."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "florist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in a shop that sells cut flowers and plants for inside the house",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shop that sells cut flowers and plants for inside the house:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a hairdresser's just next to the florist's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who sells cut flowers and plants for inside the house",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "floss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of soft, smooth threads especially produced by particular insects and plants",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dance that involves swinging your arms in front of and behind your body in the opposite direction to your hips. It started on the internet and is especially popular with young people:",
        "examples": [
          "the floss What is the floss and why is everyone doing it?",
          "There's a video of some primary school kids teaching their teacher how to do the floss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clean between your teeth using dental floss:",
        "examples": [
          "It's important to floss every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a way that is intended to attract attention or admiration:",
        "examples": [
          "You better stop flossing or I'll knock you down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do a dance that involves swinging your arms in front of and behind your body in the opposite direction to your hips. It started on the internet and is especially popular with young people:",
        "examples": [
          "The floss dance began on Instagram and now everyone is flossing away.",
          "It's so embarrassing when your parents try to floss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clean between your teeth using dental floss (= thin thread made especially for this purpose)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "dental floss",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flossing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the practice of cleaning between your teeth using dental floss:",
        "examples": [
          "Regular flossing is essential for healthy gums."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that is intended to attract attention or admiration:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop your flossing - nobody cares about your clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of dancing that involves swinging your arms in front of and behind your body in the opposite direction to your hips. It became popular on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest dance craze is known as flossing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flotation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a company's shares are sold to the public for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "stock market flotation The Glasgow-based company is to launch a stock market flotation this summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of floating",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container filled with water in which people float in order to relax:",
        "examples": [
          "She'd just had a session in a flotation tank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a company offers shares for sale on a stock market for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares fell one point to 138p, their lowest level since flotation in May.",
          "a planned/proposed/possible flotation Interest from institutional investors in a possible flotation is rumoured to be strong.",
          "Several subsidiaries were sold during a public flotation in 2005.",
          "flotation of sth Finance experts have predicted a wave of flotations of private equity firms.",
          "£500 million/$2.4 billion, etc. flotation Plans will be announced for a $1.1 billion flotation later today.",
          "Publicly, the firm remains committed to a stock market flotation, which is likely to value it at up to pounds 4.5 bn.",
          "The French media giant is the latest in a series of companies to abandon flotation plans.",
          "Shares ended the week at 392p, compared with their 380p flotation price."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flounder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to experience great difficulties or be completely unable to decide what to do or say next:",
        "examples": [
          "He lost the next page of his speech and floundered around/about for a few seconds.",
          "Although his business was a success, his marriage was floundering.",
          "Richardson resigned as chairman, leaving the company floundering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat sea fish that can be eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move awkwardly or to be in an awkward or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "She floundered around in the water.",
          "He lost the next page of his speech and floundered for a few seconds.",
          "His business was flourishing, but his marriage was floundering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat fish that is used as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have serious financial or economic problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Stock markets all over the world are floundering due to the current recession.",
          "In spite of a slight increase in exports, the economy continues to flounder."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "powder made from grain, especially wheat, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, pastry, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Thicken the sauce with a little flour.",
          "Do you prefer flour or corn tortillas?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soft powder made from the seeds or roots of a plant that often contains a lot of starch (= a substance found in potatoes, rice, etc.), used in cooking :",
        "examples": [
          "These Vietnamese pancakes are made of rice flour, and so thin you can read a newspaper through them.",
          "You can substitute wheat flour with almond flour in cakes, cookies and muffins.",
          "coconut/chickpea/tapioca flour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put flour on a surface to prevent food from sticking:",
        "examples": [
          "Grease and flour the tins thoroughly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "powder made from grain, esp. wheat, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, pastry, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "wheat/rye flour",
          "three cups of flour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a thin layer of flour on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Flour the board, then roll out the dough."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flourish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to grow or develop successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "My tomatoes are flourishing this summer - it must be the warm weather.",
          "Watercolour painting began to flourish in Britain around 1750."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something in your hand in order to make people look at it:",
        "examples": [
          "She came in smiling, flourishing her exam results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something with a flourish, you do it with one big, noticeable movement:",
        "examples": [
          "The waiter handed me the menu with a flourish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow or develop successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "Parts of the city continue to flourish.",
          "This is the perfect environment for our company to flourish and expand in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something in your hand in order to make people look at it:",
        "examples": [
          "She ran up to her father, flourishing her diploma."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a big, noticeable movement:",
        "examples": [
          "I pulled into the driveway with a flourish ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be successful, for example, by making a lot of money or developing quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks to a lot of effort and the support of local people, the business flourished."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flourished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow or develop successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "My tomatoes are flourishing this summer - it must be the warm weather.",
          "Watercolour painting began to flourish in Britain around 1750."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something in your hand in order to make people look at it:",
        "examples": [
          "She came in smiling, flourishing her exam results."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flourishes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to grow or develop successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "My tomatoes are flourishing this summer - it must be the warm weather.",
          "Watercolour painting began to flourish in Britain around 1750."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something in your hand in order to make people look at it:",
        "examples": [
          "She came in smiling, flourishing her exam results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something with a flourish, you do it with one big, noticeable movement:",
        "examples": [
          "The waiter handed me the menu with a flourish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow or develop successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "Parts of the city continue to flourish.",
          "This is the perfect environment for our company to flourish and expand in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something in your hand in order to make people look at it:",
        "examples": [
          "She ran up to her father, flourishing her diploma."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a big, noticeable movement:",
        "examples": [
          "I pulled into the driveway with a flourish ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be successful, for example, by making a lot of money or developing quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks to a lot of effort and the support of local people, the business flourished."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flourishing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "growing or developing successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "flourishing trade There's a flourishing trade in these kind of items."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of liquids, gases, or electricity) to move in one direction, especially continuously and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "flow down Lava from the volcano was flowing down the hillside.",
          "flow into Many short rivers flow into the Pacific Ocean.",
          "flow through The river flows through three counties before flowing into the sea just south of here.",
          "traffic flows With fewer cars on the roads, traffic is flowing (= moving forward) more smoothly than usual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to arrive or be produced:",
        "examples": [
          "flow in Please keep the money flowing in!",
          "flow into Offers of help are flowing into the disaster area from all over the country.",
          "thoughts flow My thoughts flow more easily if I work on a computer.",
          "wine flows By eleven o'clock, the wine was starting to flow.",
          "conversation flows After they'd all had a drink or two, the conversation began to flow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hang down loosely and often attractively:",
        "examples": [
          "Her long red hair flowed down over her shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movement of something in one direction:",
        "examples": [
          "flow of the flow of a river",
          "the flow of traffic",
          "the flow of blood"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular and quite large number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "steady flow There's been a steady flow of visitors.",
          "flow of They are worried that the flow of tourists could swell into an unmanageable torrent if there are no controls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something is produced or moved continuously:",
        "examples": [
          "flow of the flow of ideas/information"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant state in which someone is giving their attention completely to what they are doing, not thinking about anything else, and doing it skilfully and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Flow is sometimes referred to as \"being in the zone\".",
          "state of flow He believes that a person is at their happiest in a state of flow.",
          "flow state When I play music I sometimes go into this flow state where I am not aware of time passing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man's long hair, especially that of an athlete :",
        "examples": [
          "His blond locks give him some incredible flow, making him one of the most recognizable players in the league."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of liquids, gases, or electricity) to move in one direction, esp. continuously and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Air flows over an aircraft’s wing faster than it flows under it.",
          "Lava from the volcano was flowing down the hillside.",
          "An electrical current flows from positive to negative.",
          "Many rivers flow into the Pacific Ocean.",
          "With fewer cars on the roads, traffic is flowing (= moving forward) more smoothly than usual.",
          "fig. My thoughts flow more easily (= I can think more easily) if I work on a word processor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something can be said to flow if it hangs down loosely and attractively:",
        "examples": [
          "Her long, red hair flowed down over shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "movement of a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "This drug increases the flow of blood to the heart.",
          "fig. Music interrupted the flow of the conversation (= the regular exchange between speakers)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A flow is also large mass of material, such as lava (= melted rock from a volcano), that is flowing or has flowed in the past.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if money, goods, etc. flow, they move from one company, organization, or place to another in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Capital must flow freely around the world in order to ensure international prosperity.",
          "flow in/out/back As revenue comes in it will flow back to investors.",
          "flow into/through/out of sth The money flowing into online advertising today is largely from direct marketing companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if discussions or ideas flow, people talk and exchange information in a relaxed way:",
        "examples": [
          "Ideas flow more easily in an atmosphere of trust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a large amount of money or goods moves from one company, organization, or place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Portfolio investment flows generally equate to high interest rates.",
          "a steady/constant flow of sth The company is in the enviable position of having no debt and a steady flow of revenue.",
          "the flow of money/goods/resources State authorities welcome the flow of money from those seeking city contracts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which information and ideas are exchanged between companies or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "Improving the flow of information between buyers and sellers makes markets more efficient.",
          "a flow of sth A shared sense of commitment to a project leads to a free flow of ideas and information."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flowed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of liquids, gases, or electricity) to move in one direction, especially continuously and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "flow down Lava from the volcano was flowing down the hillside.",
          "flow into Many short rivers flow into the Pacific Ocean.",
          "flow through The river flows through three counties before flowing into the sea just south of here.",
          "traffic flows With fewer cars on the roads, traffic is flowing (= moving forward) more smoothly than usual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to arrive or be produced:",
        "examples": [
          "flow in Please keep the money flowing in!",
          "flow into Offers of help are flowing into the disaster area from all over the country.",
          "thoughts flow My thoughts flow more easily if I work on a computer.",
          "wine flows By eleven o'clock, the wine was starting to flow.",
          "conversation flows After they'd all had a drink or two, the conversation began to flow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hang down loosely and often attractively:",
        "examples": [
          "Her long red hair flowed down over her shoulders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flower": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a plant that is often brightly coloured and has a pleasant smell, or the type of plant that produces these:",
        "examples": [
          "wild flowers",
          "to pick flowers",
          "a bunch/bouquet of flowers",
          "cut/dried flowers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop completely and become obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "Her talent flowered during her later years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "When does this plant flower?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a plant that produces seeds, is often brightly colored, and sometimes has a pleasant smell, or a plant that produces this part",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "Our shrubs flower in late summer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flowered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "decorated with pictures of flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "flowered curtains",
          "a flowered dress"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flowers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a plant that is often brightly coloured and has a pleasant smell, or the type of plant that produces these:",
        "examples": [
          "wild flowers",
          "to pick flowers",
          "a bunch/bouquet of flowers",
          "cut/dried flowers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop completely and become obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "Her talent flowered during her later years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "When does this plant flower?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a plant that produces seeds, is often brightly colored, and sometimes has a pleasant smell, or a plant that produces this part",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "Our shrubs flower in late summer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flowery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "decorated with pictures of flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "a flowery material/dress",
          "flowery curtains/wallpaper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a speech or writing style is flowery, it uses too many complicated words or phrases in an attempt to sound skilful:",
        "examples": [
          "a flowery description/speech"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered with pictures of flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "a flowery blouse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disapproving If a speech or writing style is flowery, it uses too many complicated or unusual words or phrases.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flowing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moving in one direction, especially continuously and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "fast-flowing a fast-flowing river"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "produced in a smooth, continuous, or relaxed style:",
        "examples": [
          "flowing movements/lines",
          "I thought I recognized your flowing script."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Flowing hair and clothes are long and hang down loosely:",
        "examples": [
          "I remember her as a young girl with flowing black hair.",
          "flowing robes Everyone on stage was dressed in flowing white robes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of fly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of liquids, gases, or electricity) to move in one direction, especially continuously and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "flow down Lava from the volcano was flowing down the hillside.",
          "flow into Many short rivers flow into the Pacific Ocean.",
          "flow through The river flows through three counties before flowing into the sea just south of here.",
          "traffic flows With fewer cars on the roads, traffic is flowing (= moving forward) more smoothly than usual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to arrive or be produced:",
        "examples": [
          "flow in Please keep the money flowing in!",
          "flow into Offers of help are flowing into the disaster area from all over the country.",
          "thoughts flow My thoughts flow more easily if I work on a computer.",
          "wine flows By eleven o'clock, the wine was starting to flow.",
          "conversation flows After they'd all had a drink or two, the conversation began to flow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hang down loosely and often attractively:",
        "examples": [
          "Her long red hair flowed down over her shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movement of something in one direction:",
        "examples": [
          "flow of the flow of a river",
          "the flow of traffic",
          "the flow of blood"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular and quite large number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "steady flow There's been a steady flow of visitors.",
          "flow of They are worried that the flow of tourists could swell into an unmanageable torrent if there are no controls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something is produced or moved continuously:",
        "examples": [
          "flow of the flow of ideas/information"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant state in which someone is giving their attention completely to what they are doing, not thinking about anything else, and doing it skilfully and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Flow is sometimes referred to as \"being in the zone\".",
          "state of flow He believes that a person is at their happiest in a state of flow.",
          "flow state When I play music I sometimes go into this flow state where I am not aware of time passing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man's long hair, especially that of an athlete :",
        "examples": [
          "His blond locks give him some incredible flow, making him one of the most recognizable players in the league."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of liquids, gases, or electricity) to move in one direction, esp. continuously and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Air flows over an aircraft’s wing faster than it flows under it.",
          "Lava from the volcano was flowing down the hillside.",
          "An electrical current flows from positive to negative.",
          "Many rivers flow into the Pacific Ocean.",
          "With fewer cars on the roads, traffic is flowing (= moving forward) more smoothly than usual.",
          "fig. My thoughts flow more easily (= I can think more easily) if I work on a word processor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something can be said to flow if it hangs down loosely and attractively:",
        "examples": [
          "Her long, red hair flowed down over shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "movement of a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "This drug increases the flow of blood to the heart.",
          "fig. Music interrupted the flow of the conversation (= the regular exchange between speakers)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A flow is also large mass of material, such as lava (= melted rock from a volcano), that is flowing or has flowed in the past.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if money, goods, etc. flow, they move from one company, organization, or place to another in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Capital must flow freely around the world in order to ensure international prosperity.",
          "flow in/out/back As revenue comes in it will flow back to investors.",
          "flow into/through/out of sth The money flowing into online advertising today is largely from direct marketing companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if discussions or ideas flow, people talk and exchange information in a relaxed way:",
        "examples": [
          "Ideas flow more easily in an atmosphere of trust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a large amount of money or goods moves from one company, organization, or place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Portfolio investment flows generally equate to high interest rates.",
          "a steady/constant flow of sth The company is in the enviable position of having no debt and a steady flow of revenue.",
          "the flow of money/goods/resources State authorities welcome the flow of money from those seeking city contracts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which information and ideas are exchanged between companies or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "Improving the flow of information between buyers and sellers makes markets more efficient.",
          "a flow of sth A shared sense of commitment to a project leads to a free flow of ideas and information."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flu": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a common infectious illness that causes fever and headache:",
        "examples": [
          "a flu virus",
          "to catch/get/have (the) flu"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an infectious illness like a very bad cold that also causes a fever:",
        "examples": [
          "Robby has a bad case of the flu."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fluctuating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "fluctuating prices, levels, or interest rates go up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "Flexible mortgages are suitable for borrowers with reliable but fluctuating income.",
          "Using temporary workers helps firms to cope with fluctuating demand.",
          "fluctuating prices/currencies/exchange rates"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fluctuation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a change, or the process of changing, especially continuously between one level or thing and another:",
        "examples": [
          "fluctuation in fluctuations in share prices/the exchange rate/temperature",
          "weight fluctuations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which prices, levels or interest rates go up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "TV channel executives called the drop in viewing figures \"a short-term fluctuation\".",
          "price/market/currency fluctuations",
          "fluctuations in sth Employers can adjust their workforce in line with fluctuations in demand for goods and services.",
          "fluctuations of sth Long-term investment trusts compensate investors for the day-to-day fluctuation of the stock market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fluctuations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a change, or the process of changing, especially continuously between one level or thing and another:",
        "examples": [
          "fluctuation in fluctuations in share prices/the exchange rate/temperature",
          "weight fluctuations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which prices, levels or interest rates go up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "TV channel executives called the drop in viewing figures \"a short-term fluctuation\".",
          "price/market/currency fluctuations",
          "fluctuations in sth Employers can adjust their workforce in line with fluctuations in demand for goods and services.",
          "fluctuations of sth Long-term investment trusts compensate investors for the day-to-day fluctuation of the stock market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fluent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When a person is fluent, they can speak a language easily, well, and quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "fluent in She's fluent in French.",
          "He's a fluent Russian speaker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a language is fluent, it is spoken easily and without many pauses:",
        "examples": [
          "He speaks fluent Chinese."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "flowing in a smooth attractive way:",
        "examples": [
          "The dancers are fluent and poetic in their movement.",
          "Arsenal were no match for Barcelona's fluent passing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) able to speak a language easily and well, or (of a language) spoken easily and without many pauses:",
        "examples": [
          "She was fluent in French by the time she was five.",
          "He speaks fluent Chinese."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fluff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small, loose pieces of wool or other soft material, or the down (= soft new hairs) on a young animal:",
        "examples": [
          "He brushed the fluff off his coat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "entertainment that is not serious or valuable",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail something or do it badly:",
        "examples": [
          "I fluffed my driving test three times before I finally got it.",
          "fluff your lines All the time I was acting with him, I never once heard him fluff his lines (= say something wrong when acting)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft mass of fibers, feathers, or hair:",
        "examples": [
          "cotton fluff",
          "The cat, a ball of white fluff, darted into the house and started to lick its fur.",
          "We’d lie on our backs and blow the dandelion fluff into the neighbor’s yard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "useless or unimportant information:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t expect all fluff – like most good satire, this contains some moments of truth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shake a mass of fibers, feathers, or hair so the mass appears larger:",
        "examples": [
          "Make the beds and don’t forget to fluff the pillows.",
          "She fluffed out her hair."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fluffing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail something or do it badly:",
        "examples": [
          "I fluffed my driving test three times before I finally got it.",
          "fluff your lines All the time I was acting with him, I never once heard him fluff his lines (= say something wrong when acting)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fluffy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "soft and like wool or fur:",
        "examples": [
          "fluffy toys"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "light and full of air:",
        "examples": [
          "Beat the eggs and sugar together until they are fluffy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasant but not serious or important:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a fluffy romantic comedy.",
          "They thought she was too fluffy to be a serious politician."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "light and full of air, or soft and furry:",
        "examples": [
          "a fluffy mohair sweater",
          "Beat the eggs and sugar together until they are light and fluffy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fluid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that flows and is not solid:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have a fever you should drink plenty of fluids.",
          "power steering fluid",
          "bodily fluid The virus is contracted through exchange of bodily fluids (= liquids, such as blood, that come from the human body)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "smooth and continuous:",
        "examples": [
          "fluid movements",
          "His piano playing was beautifully fluid, adding grace to every song he played."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If situations, ideas, or plans are fluid, they are not fixed and are likely to change, often repeatedly and unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "The military situation is still very fluid.",
          "For travellers whose plans are more fluid, try looking for flights on a different day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not solid, and flowing easily:",
        "examples": [
          "It might be made of a soft or fluid substance.",
          "The image can reveal whether any lumps found are fluid or solid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that flows and is not solid:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The doctor drained some fluid from her lungs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "medical Fluids are liquids that you drink:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Dr. Tay says I need rest and lots of fluids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a flowing or changing quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a dancer’s fluid movements",
          "The situation remains fluid – we offered her the job, but she hasn’t responded yet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fluids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that flows and is not solid:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have a fever you should drink plenty of fluids.",
          "power steering fluid",
          "bodily fluid The virus is contracted through exchange of bodily fluids (= liquids, such as blood, that come from the human body)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "smooth and continuous:",
        "examples": [
          "fluid movements",
          "His piano playing was beautifully fluid, adding grace to every song he played."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If situations, ideas, or plans are fluid, they are not fixed and are likely to change, often repeatedly and unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "The military situation is still very fluid.",
          "For travellers whose plans are more fluid, try looking for flights on a different day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not solid, and flowing easily:",
        "examples": [
          "It might be made of a soft or fluid substance.",
          "The image can reveal whether any lumps found are fluid or solid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that flows and is not solid:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The doctor drained some fluid from her lungs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "medical Fluids are liquids that you drink:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Dr. Tay says I need rest and lots of fluids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a flowing or changing quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a dancer’s fluid movements",
          "The situation remains fluid – we offered her the job, but she hasn’t responded yet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fluke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that happens, usually something good, that is the result of chance instead of skill or planning:",
        "examples": [
          "The first goal was just a fluke.",
          "sheer fluke I heard about the sale by sheer fluke.",
          "fluke of nature If you got rich by some fluke of nature that doesn't make you brilliant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the two parts that a whale's tail is divided into:",
        "examples": [
          "Individual humpback whales can be identified by their tail flukes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small flatworm (= a creature with a flat body) that lives as a parasite inside or on the body of another animal, and can cause disease:",
        "examples": [
          "liver fluke Parasites such as liver flukes can quickly make a sheep lose condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something, usually a good thing, that has happened as result of chance instead of skill or planning:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s trying to prove that his last victory wasn’t a fluke."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flung": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of fling",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flunk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fail an exam or course of study:",
        "examples": [
          "I flunked my Biology exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail an exam or course of study:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I almost flunked chemistry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flunked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail an exam or course of study:",
        "examples": [
          "I flunked my Biology exam."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flunky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the person who does the boring physical work in a company:",
        "examples": [
          "office flunky Freddy is considered the office flunkey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male servant wearing a uniform",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does unimportant work or who has few or no important responsibilities and shows too much respect toward his or her employer:",
        "examples": [
          "He could snap his fingers and get his flunky to do it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fluorescent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "producing light by fluorescence (= absorbing light of a short wavelength and producing light of a longer wavelength):",
        "examples": [
          "fluorescent lighting",
          "Fluorescent bulbs use less electricity than incandescent bulbs.",
          "Many biological substances are fluorescent under UV light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fluorescent colours are very bright, especially when light is shining on them:",
        "examples": [
          "fluorescent green/yellow/orange/pink",
          "I bought some highlighter pens in fluorescent colours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a substance) giving off a very bright light when electricity or other waves go through it:",
        "examples": [
          "The map was marked with a thin, fluorescent-green line."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fluoride": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical substance sometimes added to water or toothpaste (= substance for cleaning teeth) in order to help keep teeth healthy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical substance sometimes added to water or toothpaste (= substance for cleaning teeth) in order to help keep teeth healthy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flurry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden light fall of snow, blown in different directions by the wind:",
        "examples": [
          "snow flurry We might see a snow flurry or two tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, short period of activity, excitement, or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "flurry of The prince's words on marriage have prompted a flurry of speculation in the press this week.",
          "a flurry of activity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden light fall of snow, blown in different directions by the wind:",
        "examples": [
          "Heavy snow will be tapering off to flurries in the morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A flurry is also a lot of sudden activity:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a flurry of excitement as the president walked in."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flush": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When you flush, you become red in the face, especially as a result of strong emotions, heat, or alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "flush with She flushed with pleasure as she accepted the prize.",
          "The champagne had caused his face to flush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you flush a toilet, or if a toilet flushes, its contents empty and it fills with water again:",
        "examples": [
          "flush the toilet My children never flush the toilet after them.",
          "I can't get the toilet to flush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something by putting it in the toilet and operating the toilet:",
        "examples": [
          "I tend to flush old medicines down the toilet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the same level as another surface:",
        "examples": [
          "flush with I want the light fittings to be flush with the ceiling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "I've just been paid so I'm feeling flush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a red colour that appears on your face or body because you are embarrassed, hot, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A faint pink flush coloured her cheeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden strong feeling of anger, excitement, pleasure, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Lena felt a flush of shame at the memory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when the contents of a toilet empty and it fills with water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the handle or button that you push to make a toilet empty and fill with water:",
        "examples": [
          "He pressed the flush with his hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of playing cards held by one player that are all from the same suit (= colour and type)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) to become red in the face:",
        "examples": [
          "The force of the adrenaline-filled blood rushing through your body causes you to flush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to operate a toilet after it has been used by pressing a handle or button, or (of a toilet) to operate in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Flush the toilet before you clean it.",
          "[ I ] I can’t get the toilet to flush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on the same level so that no part is higher or lower or sticks out more than another:",
        "examples": [
          "The sprinklers are mounted flush with the ceiling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The organization is not as flush as it once was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of operating a toilet by pressing a handle or button:",
        "examples": [
          "The toilet tank empties during a flush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reddish color on a person's face:",
        "examples": [
          "a flush of embarrassment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of playing cards held by one player that are all from the same suit (= type)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of money to spend at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "A flush economy means there's more money for people to invest in property.",
          "If you're feeling flush you can always pay a bit more off your debt each month.",
          "In flush times, lenders relax credit standards.",
          "be flush with cash/money Firms are flush with cash and investing more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very successful, have a lot of hope for the future, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A rise in the price of corn means that many farmers are feeling flush with optimism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flushed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "red in the face:",
        "examples": [
          "You look a little flushed - are you hot?",
          "flushed cheeks Peter turned away to hide his flushed cheeks.",
          "flushed with flushed with anger/embarrassment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "red in the face:",
        "examples": [
          "Her cheeks were flushed and she was breathing hard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flushes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When you flush, you become red in the face, especially as a result of strong emotions, heat, or alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "flush with She flushed with pleasure as she accepted the prize.",
          "The champagne had caused his face to flush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you flush a toilet, or if a toilet flushes, its contents empty and it fills with water again:",
        "examples": [
          "flush the toilet My children never flush the toilet after them.",
          "I can't get the toilet to flush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something by putting it in the toilet and operating the toilet:",
        "examples": [
          "I tend to flush old medicines down the toilet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the same level as another surface:",
        "examples": [
          "flush with I want the light fittings to be flush with the ceiling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "I've just been paid so I'm feeling flush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a red colour that appears on your face or body because you are embarrassed, hot, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A faint pink flush coloured her cheeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden strong feeling of anger, excitement, pleasure, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Lena felt a flush of shame at the memory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when the contents of a toilet empty and it fills with water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the handle or button that you push to make a toilet empty and fill with water:",
        "examples": [
          "He pressed the flush with his hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of playing cards held by one player that are all from the same suit (= colour and type)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) to become red in the face:",
        "examples": [
          "The force of the adrenaline-filled blood rushing through your body causes you to flush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to operate a toilet after it has been used by pressing a handle or button, or (of a toilet) to operate in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Flush the toilet before you clean it.",
          "[ I ] I can’t get the toilet to flush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on the same level so that no part is higher or lower or sticks out more than another:",
        "examples": [
          "The sprinklers are mounted flush with the ceiling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The organization is not as flush as it once was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of operating a toilet by pressing a handle or button:",
        "examples": [
          "The toilet tank empties during a flush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reddish color on a person's face:",
        "examples": [
          "a flush of embarrassment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of playing cards held by one player that are all from the same suit (= type)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of money to spend at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "A flush economy means there's more money for people to invest in property.",
          "If you're feeling flush you can always pay a bit more off your debt each month.",
          "In flush times, lenders relax credit standards.",
          "be flush with cash/money Firms are flush with cash and investing more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very successful, have a lot of hope for the future, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A rise in the price of corn means that many farmers are feeling flush with optimism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flushing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you flush, you become red in the face, especially as a result of strong emotions, heat, or alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "flush with She flushed with pleasure as she accepted the prize.",
          "The champagne had caused his face to flush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you flush a toilet, or if a toilet flushes, its contents empty and it fills with water again:",
        "examples": [
          "flush the toilet My children never flush the toilet after them.",
          "I can't get the toilet to flush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something by putting it in the toilet and operating the toilet:",
        "examples": [
          "I tend to flush old medicines down the toilet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flustered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "upset and confused:",
        "examples": [
          "She seemed a little flustered.",
          "If I look flustered it's because I'm trying to do so many things at once."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tube-shaped musical instrument with a hole that you blow across at one end while holding the tube out horizontally to one side",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube-shaped musical instrument with a row of holes along its side that are covered by the fingers to vary the notes and played by blowing into a hole near one end, or this type of instrument generally",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flutes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tube-shaped musical instrument with a hole that you blow across at one end while holding the tube out horizontally to one side",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube-shaped musical instrument with a row of holes along its side that are covered by the fingers to vary the notes and played by blowing into a hole near one end, or this type of instrument generally",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flutter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a series of quick delicate movements up and down or from side to side, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Brightly coloured flags were fluttering in the breeze.",
          "flutter down Leaves fluttered down onto the path.",
          "flutter about Butterflies fluttered about in the sunshine.",
          "A white bird poised on a wire and fluttered its wings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your heart or stomach flutters, you feel slightly uncomfortable because you are excited or nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "Every time I think about my exams my stomach flutters!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of excited activity:",
        "examples": [
          "flutter of excitement The publication of her first novel last spring caused a flutter of excitement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small bet (= money risked), especially on a horse race:",
        "examples": [
          "have a flutter on Auntie Paula likes to have a bit of a flutter on the horses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick up-and-down movement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in quick, irregular motions, or to cause something to move this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The flags fluttered in the breeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your heart flutters, it beats faster than usual, often from excitement.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick, irregular movement:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a flutter of wings overhead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of money that someone risks on a bet or investment:",
        "examples": [
          "take/have a flutter on sth Many people nowadays take a flutter on commodities and foreign exchange."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fluttering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a series of quick delicate movements up and down or from side to side, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Brightly coloured flags were fluttering in the breeze.",
          "flutter down Leaves fluttered down onto the path.",
          "flutter about Butterflies fluttered about in the sunshine.",
          "A white bird poised on a wire and fluttered its wings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your heart or stomach flutters, you feel slightly uncomfortable because you are excited or nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "Every time I think about my exams my stomach flutters!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flutters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a series of quick delicate movements up and down or from side to side, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Brightly coloured flags were fluttering in the breeze.",
          "flutter down Leaves fluttered down onto the path.",
          "flutter about Butterflies fluttered about in the sunshine.",
          "A white bird poised on a wire and fluttered its wings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your heart or stomach flutters, you feel slightly uncomfortable because you are excited or nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "Every time I think about my exams my stomach flutters!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of excited activity:",
        "examples": [
          "flutter of excitement The publication of her first novel last spring caused a flutter of excitement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small bet (= money risked), especially on a horse race:",
        "examples": [
          "have a flutter on Auntie Paula likes to have a bit of a flutter on the horses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick up-and-down movement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in quick, irregular motions, or to cause something to move this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The flags fluttered in the breeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your heart flutters, it beats faster than usual, often from excitement.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick, irregular movement:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a flutter of wings overhead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of money that someone risks on a bet or investment:",
        "examples": [
          "take/have a flutter on sth Many people nowadays take a flutter on commodities and foreign exchange."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flux": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continuous change:",
        "examples": [
          "in a state of flux Our plans are in a state of flux at the moment.",
          "in flux The situation remains in flux.",
          "Everywhere we find flux and uncertainty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flowing movement of something such as particles (= extremely small pieces of matter):",
        "examples": [
          "flux of Atmospheric circulation is affected by the flux of heat, moisture, and carbon dioxide from the snow surface.",
          "Researchers analyze the flux of neutrinos between the two vats.",
          "The cause for the sun's slight weakening seemed to be a change in its magnetic flux."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance added to a metal to make it easier to solder (= join by melting) to another metal:",
        "examples": [
          "You will need flux for making soldered joints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuous change:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything is in a state of flux."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When a bird, insect, or aircraft flies, it moves through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "The poor bird couldn't fly because it had a broken wing.",
          "fly away As soon as it saw us, the bird flew away.",
          "fly off The bee flew off, into the sunshine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel by aircraft, or to go somewhere or cross something in an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "fly to We flew to Paris.",
          "fly from We fly from La Guardia.",
          "fly out of The plane was a Boeing 757 flying out of Dulles International Airport.",
          "fly out from The pianist is flying out from New York this week to play in Tokyo.",
          "fly back into What airport are you flying back into?",
          "fly at We are flying at a height of 36,000 feet.",
          "She has to fly thousands of miles every year for her job.",
          "fly across Who was the first person to fly across the Atlantic?",
          "These Clippers flew the Pacific and the Atlantic (= they flew across them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a particular company to travel by aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "I usually fly Lufthansa/Japan Airlines/El Al."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport people or goods by aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "fly something in The restaurant flies its fish in daily from Scotland.",
          "fly something out They would only eat prime American beef, so we had to fly it out to Japan.",
          "fly someone in The company flew him in from France for an informal interview.",
          "fly someone out We will be flying 100 badly wounded civilians out of the battle zone tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "I learned to fly when I was in Australia.",
          "Her ambition was to fly a jumbo jet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or go quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "fly across With the explosion, glass flew across the room.",
          "fly by Cathy flew by me in the corridor.",
          "fly past A police car went flying past in the opposite direction.",
          "fly open The door/window suddenly flew open.",
          "must fly UK informal Anyway, I must fly (= leave quickly) - I didn't realize how late it was!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of time) to seem to pass quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have a good lesson, time flies.",
          "In my old office, time seemed to drag, but in my new job the weeks fly.",
          "fly by My holiday seems to have flown by this year.",
          "The years fly by and before we know it, we're old.",
          "fly past The days flew past, and it was all over too quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wave or move about in the air while being fixed at one end:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship was flying the Spanish flag.",
          "fly at half-mast The flag was flying at half-mast (= brought down to a point half way down the pole) to mark the death of the president.",
          "There isn't really enough wind to fly a kite today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If rumours, accusations, etc. fly, they are passed quickly from one person to another and cause excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "Rumors are flying that the school may close."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed or be accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "will fly It's a wonderful idea, but will it fly?",
          "will not fly Stuff you may have got away with in your previous job won't fly here.",
          "If you tried something like this in Liverpool, I don't think it would fly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to hit the ball in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "The pitcher got the hitter to fly to right field.",
          "He flied to right field in the first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small insect with two wings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opening at the front of a pair of trousers:",
        "examples": [
          "Hey Chris, your fly's undone!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hook (= curved piece of wire) with coloured threads fastened to it, attached to the end of a fishing line to attract fish",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outside sheet of material on a tent that has two layers, for keeping rain out",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a hit that sends the ball in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Collins hit a high fly to right field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of creatures, objects, or aircraft) to move through the air, or (of people) to travel by aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The building just exploded, and glass flew through the air.",
          "[ I ] We enjoy watching the birds fly over the water.",
          "[ I ] Are you planning to fly or drive to Toronto?",
          "[ I ] Some of our pilots have been flying (= operating an aircraft) for 20 years.",
          "[ I/T ] What airline are you flying (on) (= traveling on as a passenger)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or go quickly or suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "Theo was startled when the door flew open.",
          "Saying she was late, Cathy flew by me and ran outside.",
          "The summer seems to have flown by (= passed quickly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move around in the air while being held at one end, or to cause something attached at one end to be moved:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Flags flew from the front of every house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small insect with two wings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the covered opening at the front of a pair of pants",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a ball that has been hit high into the air:",
        "examples": [
          "He caught the fly in deep center field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel in an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "How long does it take to fly from Heathrow to Los Angeles?",
          "fly out of/into somewhere More and more business executives are flying out of the state's commercial airports.",
          "fly business class/economy/standby They flew business class to Johannesburg overnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport people or goods by aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil workers are flown by helicopter to the rigs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be successful or popular:",
        "examples": [
          "We're hoping the new brand name will fly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a suggestion in order to get the reaction of others to it:",
        "examples": [
          "In my opinion he is flying a kite that would destroy the private enterprise system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flyer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper with information on it about a product or event:",
        "examples": [
          "They distributed flyers promoting the event to students.",
          "Her opponent had flyers printed attacking her and her campaign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who travels by air:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a nervous flyer.",
          "My kids and I are frequent long haul flyers and I have some good ideas for keeping them entertained.",
          "Many of the passengers on the plane were first-time flyers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who flies an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "Their mission was to rescue downed American flyers involved in the bombing campaign.",
          "The pilot was an experienced flyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that operates regular flights by aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline's decision to cut flights to the US impacted on the other major transatlantic flyers.",
          "Some industry analysts think all airlines will need to imitate no-frills flyers to remain competitive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flier",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who operates an aircraft or travels on one as a passenger",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper advertising a product or event, which is given to a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "distribute/hand out/pass out flyers Her job is to hand out flyers for the club on street corners.",
          "an advertising/campaign/publicity flyer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who travels by plane:",
        "examples": [
          "business/executive flyers The company's strategy of concentrating on high-margin business flyers is beginning to pay off.",
          "Regular flyers can take advantage of additional benefits such as free flights and extra baggage allowance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that operates regular services carrying passengers by plane:",
        "examples": [
          "a low-cost/no-frills flyer Stiff competition from rival low-cost flyers forced down fares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a risk by doing something that could have good or bad results:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite his belief in the efficiency of markets, he would occasionally take a flyer on a company's shares."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flyers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mainly US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper containing an advertisement or information, usually given out to people walking by:",
        "examples": [
          "They handed out fliers asking you to vote for Jane Schumacker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flyer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "flying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "travel by air:",
        "examples": [
          "Annette's scared of flying."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "flyover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bridge that carries a road or railway over another road",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a group of aircraft flies in a special pattern as a part of a ceremony",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for frequency modulation: a radio system for broadcasting that produces a very clear sound:",
        "examples": [
          "on FM You can listen to the BBC World Service 24 hours a day on FM.",
          "FM radio They had an FM radio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "The FM will make a statement later today.",
          "PM Theresa May met with FM Nicola Sturgeon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for frequency modulation (= one of two main types of radio waves used to broadcast in the US)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an informal and humorous way of saying for sure (= definitely):",
        "examples": [
          "He's a great singer, fo' shizzle.",
          "She ain't lying - that's fo' shizzle.",
          "\"Are you going to the match?\" \"Fo' shizzle.'",
          "Fo' shizzle I'm going tonight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mass of very small bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance like cream that is filled with bubbles of air:",
        "examples": [
          "shaving foam",
          "a flame-smothering chemical foam"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft material used to fill furniture and other objects",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce small bubbles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or an animal foams at the mouth, they have bubbles coming out of their mouth as a result of a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "He was having convulsions and foaming at the mouth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of small, usually white, bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "The waves were high and capped with foam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Foam is also a type of light material made by adding gas bubbles to a liquid, then letting it cool, used esp. in packaging.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a mass of small bubbles:",
        "examples": [
          "The suds in the sink foamed up when she added hot water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foaming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce small bubbles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or an animal foams at the mouth, they have bubbles coming out of their mouth as a result of a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "He was having convulsions and foaming at the mouth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fob": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of leather or other material to which a group of keys is fastened:",
        "examples": [
          "There are big fobs on hotel keys so guests don't take them home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device connected to a key that is used to lock and unlock a car's doors or operate a piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "Access is controlled by means of a fob."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chain or piece of material used, especially in the past, to fasten a watch to a man's waistcoat:",
        "examples": [
          "He wore a waistcoat complete with a pocket watch on a fob."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "At the FOB point the risk of loss passes from the seller to the buyer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "focal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "central and important:",
        "examples": [
          "focal figure The focal figure of the movie is Annette Corley, a dancer who has boyfriend troubles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "focus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the main or central point of something, especially of attention or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "focus of attention I think Dave likes to be the focus of attention.",
          "focus of interest The main focus of interest at the fashion show was Christian Lacroix's outrageous evening wear.",
          "focus on The media focus on politicians' private lives inevitably switches the attention away from the real issues.",
          "There was a lot of focus on exam results at my school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "careful attention that is given to something such as a task, or the ability to give your full attention to something:",
        "examples": [
          "lose focus In my over-confidence I lost focus and conceded a point.",
          "Performing such a long piece, it's a challenge just to keep your focus.",
          "mental focus Yoga is less about fitness and more about mental focus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in physics) the point where waves of light or sound that are moving towards each other meet:",
        "examples": [
          "the focus of a lens"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that a photograph or video is clear/not clear:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure the image is in focus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you focus a device such as a camera or microscope, or if it focuses, a device on the lens moves so that you can see a clear picture:",
        "examples": [
          "focus something on something She focused her camera on a tiny insect.",
          "The camera is slow to focus in low light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you focus your eyes, or if your eyes focus, you try to look directly at an object so that you can see it more clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "When they first took the bandages off, she/her eyes couldn't focus properly (= she couldn't see clearly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct light waves, sound waves, etc. at a particular point:",
        "examples": [
          "focus something on something The human eye has a lens to focus light on the retina.",
          "He designed a transmitter that could focus radio waves of different frequencies on tumours.",
          "be focused on During an ultrasound scan, sound waves are focused on the body and scanned by a computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give your full attention to what you are doing or to what is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm finding it hard to focus today.",
          "I know it's noisy in here, but try to focus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main object or interest, or the attention given something:",
        "examples": [
          "The focus of attention has shifted from the economy to improving the public schools.",
          "State officials urge continued focus on mosquito control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the exact place or position where beams of light, heat, or sound meet after moving toward each other; focal point",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A focus is also the exact position inside the earth where an earthquake begins.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A photograph or an image seen through a device with a lens, such as a microscope, telescope, or camera, that is in focus is clear and one that is out of focus is not clear.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct attention toward something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Tonight’s program focuses on homelessness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to adjust something in order to see more clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I focused the binoculars on the bird on a branch of the tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the central or most important thing for a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the main/primary/principal focus of sb/sth The primary focus of a manager is on efficiency.",
          "turn/switch/shift the focus from sth to sth A bonus-based incentive system shifts the focus from the behavior of sales people to the results they deliver.",
          "focus on sth The company's Five-Year Plan continues the dual focus on use and production."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving attention to a particular group of customers or a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The restructuring was aimed at establishing real customer focus throughout the organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to give all your attention, time, and energy to a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The enquiry concluded that the failure to address the issue beforehand was the result of a lack of focus and drive by the board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a lot of attention, time, energy, etc. to one particular group of customers or a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "focus on sth The company's chief executive is moving to a new corporate headquarters in Dubai to focus on business in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia.",
          "focus attention/efforts/resources on sth We shall continue to focus our efforts on cutting costs.",
          "focus entirely/exclusively/mainly on sth By the age of 30, he had decided to focus almost exclusively on corporate work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "focused": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "giving a lot of attention to one particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "the need for more focused research"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clear:",
        "examples": [
          "a focused image"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving a lot of attention, time, effort, etc. to one particular area of a business, and knowing exactly what you want to achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "The chief executive of the company attributes their success to focused marketing.",
          "a focused approach/effort There should be more focused effort on improving the availability and quality of these products.",
          "a focused business/company/organization"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "focuses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "focusing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the main or central point of something, especially of attention or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "focus of attention I think Dave likes to be the focus of attention.",
          "focus of interest The main focus of interest at the fashion show was Christian Lacroix's outrageous evening wear.",
          "focus on The media focus on politicians' private lives inevitably switches the attention away from the real issues.",
          "There was a lot of focus on exam results at my school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "careful attention that is given to something such as a task, or the ability to give your full attention to something:",
        "examples": [
          "lose focus In my over-confidence I lost focus and conceded a point.",
          "Performing such a long piece, it's a challenge just to keep your focus.",
          "mental focus Yoga is less about fitness and more about mental focus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in physics) the point where waves of light or sound that are moving towards each other meet:",
        "examples": [
          "the focus of a lens"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that a photograph or video is clear/not clear:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure the image is in focus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you focus a device such as a camera or microscope, or if it focuses, a device on the lens moves so that you can see a clear picture:",
        "examples": [
          "focus something on something She focused her camera on a tiny insect.",
          "The camera is slow to focus in low light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you focus your eyes, or if your eyes focus, you try to look directly at an object so that you can see it more clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "When they first took the bandages off, she/her eyes couldn't focus properly (= she couldn't see clearly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct light waves, sound waves, etc. at a particular point:",
        "examples": [
          "focus something on something The human eye has a lens to focus light on the retina.",
          "He designed a transmitter that could focus radio waves of different frequencies on tumours.",
          "be focused on During an ultrasound scan, sound waves are focused on the body and scanned by a computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give your full attention to what you are doing or to what is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm finding it hard to focus today.",
          "I know it's noisy in here, but try to focus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main object or interest, or the attention given something:",
        "examples": [
          "The focus of attention has shifted from the economy to improving the public schools.",
          "State officials urge continued focus on mosquito control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the exact place or position where beams of light, heat, or sound meet after moving toward each other; focal point",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A focus is also the exact position inside the earth where an earthquake begins.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A photograph or an image seen through a device with a lens, such as a microscope, telescope, or camera, that is in focus is clear and one that is out of focus is not clear.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct attention toward something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Tonight’s program focuses on homelessness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to adjust something in order to see more clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I focused the binoculars on the bird on a branch of the tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the central or most important thing for a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the main/primary/principal focus of sb/sth The primary focus of a manager is on efficiency.",
          "turn/switch/shift the focus from sth to sth A bonus-based incentive system shifts the focus from the behavior of sales people to the results they deliver.",
          "focus on sth The company's Five-Year Plan continues the dual focus on use and production."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving attention to a particular group of customers or a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The restructuring was aimed at establishing real customer focus throughout the organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to give all your attention, time, and energy to a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The enquiry concluded that the failure to address the issue beforehand was the result of a lack of focus and drive by the board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a lot of attention, time, energy, etc. to one particular group of customers or a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "focus on sth The company's chief executive is moving to a new corporate headquarters in Dubai to focus on business in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia.",
          "focus attention/efforts/resources on sth We shall continue to focus our efforts on cutting costs.",
          "focus entirely/exclusively/mainly on sth By the age of 30, he had decided to focus almost exclusively on corporate work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fodder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "food that is given to cows, horses, and other farm animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "people or things that are useful for the stated purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "fodder for Politicians are always good fodder for comedians (= they make jokes about them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food given to cows, horses, and other farm animals:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. The charges of corruption in the State House are fodder for (= have encouraged) late-evening jokes on television."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an enemy:",
        "examples": [
          "The two countries have united against their common foe.",
          "bitter foe They were bitter foes for many years.",
          "foe of Foes of the government will be delighting in its current difficulties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a phrase used to ask or talk about whether or not someone is your enemy or whether or not someone or something will harm you:",
        "examples": [
          "He was still uncertain whether the soldiers were friend or foe as they led him to a hilltop village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an enemy, or a competitor:",
        "examples": [
          "Foes of the plan were there to voice their concerns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an enemy:",
        "examples": [
          "The two countries have united against their common foe.",
          "bitter foe They were bitter foes for many years.",
          "foe of Foes of the government will be delighting in its current difficulties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a phrase used to ask or talk about whether or not someone is your enemy or whether or not someone or something will harm you:",
        "examples": [
          "He was still uncertain whether the soldiers were friend or foe as they led him to a hilltop village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an enemy, or a competitor:",
        "examples": [
          "Foes of the plan were there to voice their concerns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a weather condition in which very small drops of water come together to form a thick cloud close to the land or sea, making it difficult to see:",
        "examples": [
          "thick fog Thick fog has made driving conditions dangerous.",
          "heavy fog Their flight was cancelled because of heavy fog.",
          "dense fog As the storm cleared, dense fog came down.",
          "Mist, fog, and snow are common in this area.",
          "fog lifts It took several hours for the fog to lift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a confused or uncertain state, usually mentally or emotionally:",
        "examples": [
          "in a fog of I went home in a fog of disbelief.",
          "The government's statement failed to lift the fog surrounding the strange announcement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of confusion or of being uncertain, caused by a war:",
        "examples": [
          "The \"fog of war\" no doubt explains some of the conflicting accounts of what happened.",
          "Things don't always go according to plan in the fog of war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something or someone confused or uncertain:",
        "examples": [
          "Alcohol fogs the brain.",
          "The president's speech had simply fogged the issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of cloud consisting of small drops of water near the surface of the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Heavy fog made driving conditions dangerous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover or be covered with fog :",
        "examples": [
          "The airport is fogged over."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foggiest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with fog:",
        "examples": [
          "a cold, foggy day"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "confused and unable to think clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "Side effects include headaches, nausea, weakness, and foggy thinking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not remembering something well, or not knowing much about something :",
        "examples": [
          "I get foggier on exact dates as I get older.",
          "If you're a bit foggy on gardening without chemicals, this book should help."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foggy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with fog:",
        "examples": [
          "a cold, foggy day"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "confused and unable to think clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "Side effects include headaches, nausea, weakness, and foggy thinking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not remembering something well, or not knowing much about something :",
        "examples": [
          "I get foggier on exact dates as I get older.",
          "If you're a bit foggy on gardening without chemicals, this book should help."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foghorn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a horn that makes a very loud sound to warn ships that they are close to land or other ships:",
        "examples": [
          "voice like a foghorn He has a voice like a foghorn (= an unpleasantly loud voice)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud horn that a ship uses in a fog to warn other ships of its position",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "foil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very thin sheet of metal, especially used to wrap food in to keep it fresh:",
        "examples": [
          "tin foil",
          "UK aluminium foil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of a very thin metal sheet or paper used to wrap a piece of someone's hair when it is being dyed or highlighted (= its colour is being changed):",
        "examples": [
          "The hairdresser chatted as he put the foils in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that makes another's good or bad qualities more noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "foil for The older, cynical character in the play is the perfect foil for the innocent William."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, light sword used in the sport of fencing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone or something from being successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The prisoners' attempt to escape was foiled at the last minute when police received a tip-off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very thin sheet of metal, used esp. for wrapping food:",
        "examples": [
          "aluminum foil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that makes another’s good or bad qualities all the more noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "The older, cynical character in the play is the perfect foil for the innocent William."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, light weapon with a long blade used in the sport of fencing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone or something from being successful:",
        "examples": [
          "An attempted coup against the country’s military ruler was foiled yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for first, outer, inner, last, the rule for multiplying two binomials (= statements that have two numbers or symbols each)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "foiled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone or something from being successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The prisoners' attempt to escape was foiled at the last minute when police received a tip-off."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foils": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very thin sheet of metal, especially used to wrap food in to keep it fresh:",
        "examples": [
          "tin foil",
          "UK aluminium foil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of a very thin metal sheet or paper used to wrap a piece of someone's hair when it is being dyed or highlighted (= its colour is being changed):",
        "examples": [
          "The hairdresser chatted as he put the foils in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that makes another's good or bad qualities more noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "foil for The older, cynical character in the play is the perfect foil for the innocent William."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, light sword used in the sport of fencing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone or something from being successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The prisoners' attempt to escape was foiled at the last minute when police received a tip-off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very thin sheet of metal, used esp. for wrapping food:",
        "examples": [
          "aluminum foil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that makes another’s good or bad qualities all the more noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "The older, cynical character in the play is the perfect foil for the innocent William."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, light weapon with a long blade used in the sport of fencing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone or something from being successful:",
        "examples": [
          "An attempted coup against the country’s military ruler was foiled yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for first, outer, inner, last, the rule for multiplying two binomials (= statements that have two numbers or symbols each)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "folded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part of it lies on the other part, or to be able to be bent in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "fold something (in half) I folded the letter (in half) and put it in an envelope.",
          "(be) neatly folded He had a neatly folded handkerchief in his jacket pocket.",
          "fold something (up) Will you help me to fold (up) the sheets?",
          "The table folds up when not in use."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wrap:",
        "examples": [
          "fold someone in something She folded her baby in a blanket.",
          "fold something around someone/something He folded his arms around her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring your arms close to your chest and hold them together:",
        "examples": [
          "He folded his arms and shook his head disapprovingly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a part of your body into a position where it is close to your body:",
        "examples": [
          "(be) folded under She sat with her legs folded under her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a business) to close because of failure:",
        "examples": [
          "Many small businesses fold within the first year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "folder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of plastic or cardboard folded down the middle and used for keeping loose papers in",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place on a computer where files or programs can be stored",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a folded piece of thin cardboard for holding loose papers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of plastic or cardboard folded down the middle and used for keeping loose papers in:",
        "examples": [
          "She handed me a folder containing the schedule of talks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place on a computer where files or programs can be stored:",
        "examples": [
          "You can back up files and folders with two clicks.",
          "copy sth into a folder Download the document and then copy it into a folder on your computer.",
          "create/open/name a folder"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "folding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A folding chair, bed, bicycle, etc. can be folded into a smaller size to make it easier to store or carry.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A folding door is made of several parts joined together that can be folded against each other when the door is opened.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "designed to be folded into a smaller size for storage or carrying:",
        "examples": [
          "We helped the janitor put away the folding chairs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "folds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part of it lies on the other part, or to be able to be bent in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "fold something (in half) I folded the letter (in half) and put it in an envelope.",
          "(be) neatly folded He had a neatly folded handkerchief in his jacket pocket.",
          "fold something (up) Will you help me to fold (up) the sheets?",
          "The table folds up when not in use."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wrap:",
        "examples": [
          "fold someone in something She folded her baby in a blanket.",
          "fold something around someone/something He folded his arms around her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring your arms close to your chest and hold them together:",
        "examples": [
          "He folded his arms and shook his head disapprovingly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a part of your body into a position where it is close to your body:",
        "examples": [
          "(be) folded under She sat with her legs folded under her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a business) to close because of failure:",
        "examples": [
          "Many small businesses fold within the first year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line or mark where paper, cloth, etc. was or is folded:",
        "examples": [
          "Make a fold across the centre of the card."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bend in a layer of rock under the earth's surface caused by movement there",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small area of a field surrounded by a fence where sheep can be put for shelter for the night",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "your home or an organization where you feel you belong:",
        "examples": [
          "return to the fold Her children are all away at college now, but they always return to the fold during the holidays.",
          "After the last election, the Republican Party tried to bring former conservatives back into the fold.",
          "The team offered the star forward everything they could to bring her into the fold.",
          "She was afraid that he'd become upset with the church and leave the fold.",
          "They welcomed the newest family member into the fold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the stated number of parts, or multiplied by the stated number:",
        "examples": [
          "threefold",
          "fourfold",
          "The problems are twofold - firstly, economic, and secondly, political.",
          "In the last 50 years, there has been a 33-fold increase in the amount of pesticide used in farming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bend something such as paper or cloth so that one part of it lies on the other part, or to be able bend in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He took his clothes out of the dryer and carefully folded them.",
          "[ M ] She folded up the map and put it back in her bag.",
          "[ I ] The tray table folds up so that it fits in a closet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you fold your hands or arms, you bring them together and cross them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He folded his arms across his chest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a business) to close because of failure:",
        "examples": [
          "Many small businesses fold within the first year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line or mark where paper, cloth, etc. was or is folded:",
        "examples": [
          "If you just make folds along the dotted lines, you can seal it and mail it as an envelope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the safety or comfort of belonging to a group that shares the same beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The Democrats attracted many immigrants to the fold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fold is a fenced area on a farm where sheep are kept during the night.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the stated number of parts, or multiplied by the stated number:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been more than a 30-fold increase in Internet users in the past two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business folds, it closes because of failure:",
        "examples": [
          "The company folded after four years, having made heavy losses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the stated number of parts, or multiplied by the stated number:",
        "examples": [
          "The problems are twofold - firstly, economic, and secondly, political.",
          "In the last 50 years, there has been a 33-fold increase in the amount of pesticide used in farming."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foliage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the leaves of a plant or tree, or leaves on the stems or branches on which they are growing:",
        "examples": [
          "dense foliage The dense foliage overhead almost blocked out the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the leaves of a plant or tree:",
        "examples": [
          "Dense foliage blocked the path."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "folk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "people, especially those of a particular group or type:",
        "examples": [
          "old folk There are a lot of old folk living in this town.",
          "ordinary folk Ordinary folk can't afford cars like that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when speaking informally to a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "All right, folks, dinner's ready!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's parents:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going home to see my folks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "modern music and songs that are written in a style similar to that of traditional music:",
        "examples": [
          "folk (music) I enjoy listening to folk (music).",
          "folk singer She achieved her greatest success as a folk singer.",
          "folk club She began singing in folk clubs around the country.",
          "folk festival The city hosts the largest free folk festival in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "traditional to or typical of a particular group or country, especially one where people mainly live in the countryside, and usually passed on from parents to their children over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "folk culture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Folk art expresses something about the lives and feelings of ordinary people in a particular group or country, especially those living in the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "folk art",
          "folk dancing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "traditional to or typical of the people of a particular group or country:",
        "examples": [
          "folk art/dance"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "folklore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the traditional stories and culture of a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Her books are often based on folklore and fairy-tales.",
          "In Irish folklore, the leprechaun had a large piece of gold.",
          "Arguments between directors and stars are part of the folklore of Hollywood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the traditional stories, beliefs, and customs of a group of people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "folks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used when speaking informally to a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "All right, folks, dinner's ready!",
          "Hey, folks, are you good to go?",
          "Hello, folks, and welcome to our annual conference!",
          "Okay, folks, here we go.",
          "Folks, could you listen up?",
          "Sorry, folks, I know I'm a little late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's parents:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going home to see my folks.",
          "I haven't seen my folks for half a year now.",
          "Hey, you really must call your folks this evening.",
          "His folks live out in the country.",
          "Her folks split up when she was a little girl.",
          "What do your folks do?",
          "My folks are coming to stay this weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people, esp. those of a particular group or type:",
        "examples": [
          "Some folks have been waiting over an hour to buy tickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your folks are your parents:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m going home over Thanksgiving to see my folks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "You can say folks if you want to speak in a friendly way to people you do not know:",
        "examples": [
          "Well, folks, thanks for watching Channel 4 news – that’s about it for this evening."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "folktale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a traditional story that people of a particular region or group repeat among themselves",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "follow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move behind someone or something and go where he, she, or it goes:",
        "examples": [
          "A dog followed us home.",
          "She followed me into the kitchen.",
          "He had the feeling he was being followed (= someone was going after him to catch him or see where he was going).",
          "I could feel them following me with their eyes (= watching my movements closely).",
          "follow the crowd Do your own thing, don't just follow the crowd (= do what everyone else does)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go in the same direction as a road, path, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Follow the road for two miles, then turn left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a game of cards, to play a card of the same suit (= any of the four types of card in a set of playing cards, each having a different shape printed on it) as the card that has just been played:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to follow suit if you can, but if you can't, you can play a trump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do the same thing as someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "When one airline reduces its prices, the rest soon follow suit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen or come after something:",
        "examples": [
          "We were not prepared for the events that followed (= happened next).",
          "The book was delivered yesterday with a note saying the bill for it would follow in a day or two.",
          "The meal consisted of spinach salad, followed by roast chicken (= with this as the next part).",
          "follow something with something We will go for a short walk along the river, and follow that with a drink at a riverside café.",
          "follow something up with something She published a book of poems and followed it up with (= next produced) a novel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to introduce a list of things:",
        "examples": [
          "The winners are as follows - Woods, Smith, and Cassidy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obey or to act as ordered by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "follow instructions Follow the instructions on the back of the packet carefully.",
          "follow someone's advice I decided to follow her advice and go to bed early.",
          "follow teachings Muslims follow the teachings of the Koran."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen or develop in a particular way, or to act so that things happen or develop in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "follow a path The euro shot up 10% against the dollar, and the yen followed a similar path.",
          "The two sisters followed very different career paths.",
          "follow a pattern She studied his arguments in debates and noticed they followed the same pattern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a great interest in something or watch something closely:",
        "examples": [
          "He follows most sports avidly.",
          "They followed her academic progress closely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen as a result, or to be a likely result:",
        "examples": [
          "it follows that Just because I agreed last time, it doesn't necessarily follow that I will again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand something as it is being said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sorry, I don't quite follow (you).",
          "His lecture was complicated and difficult to follow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to read the notes or words of a piece of music or writing at the same time as they are being played or said",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you follow a particular person on a social media website (= a website where people can publish their thoughts, photographs, information about themselves etc.), you choose to see everything that person posts (= publishes) on the website.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move along after someone or something, or to move along a route or path:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The dog followed us home.",
          "[ I ] He drove ahead and we followed in our own car.",
          "[ T ] Follow this road for the next two miles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To follow someone is also to move along after a person in order to watch where that person is going:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She had the feeling she was being followed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen after something else in order or time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We were not prepared for what followed.",
          "[ T ] A reception will follow the meeting, so please stay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obey someone, or to act according to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Follow the instructions in taking the medicine.",
          "I decided to follow her advice.",
          "If you follow the signs, you will have no trouble finding the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke so rapidly we could hardly follow what he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be actively interested in something, or to give your attention to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you follow football?",
          "We’ve followed her political career for many years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen as a result, or to be a likely result:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] Fuel prices for transporting goods have increased, so it would follow that those prices are getting passed on to customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen or come after something:",
        "examples": [
          "More mergers are likely to follow.",
          "October's increase followed a 1.6% rise in output in September.",
          "The bonds recovered after some initial selling following news of the proposed merger.",
          "Government macro-economic policy encouraged a consumer boom followed by a deep recession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obey instructions or to do something according to a plan or someone's advice:",
        "examples": [
          "The shelves are easy to assemble if you follow the instructions carefully.",
          "follow orders/advice By following our advice, clients should save at least £770 a year.",
          "follow a policy/a procedure/guidelines At the enquiry into the crash, the airline said that normal procedure had been followed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch something closely to see how it develops:",
        "examples": [
          "He works for a group of Wall Street analysts who follow internet stocks closely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do the same thing as someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They were the first to introduce online ordering, but other companies have been quick to follow.",
          "follow sb's example/lead When the company announces its price increases, many of its competitors are expected to follow its lead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be sent or paid at a later date:",
        "examples": [
          "Your bank card will arrive first, and the PIN number will follow, in a separate envelope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to introduce a list of things:",
        "examples": [
          "Our main aims are as follows: 1. efficiency 2. value for money 3. quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has an open door policy to mature entrants who have followed alternative career paths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do the same as someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "We expect that fund managers will take a lead by coming out in favour of one of the banks, at which point undecided investors will follow suit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "followed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move behind someone or something and go where he, she, or it goes:",
        "examples": [
          "A dog followed us home.",
          "She followed me into the kitchen.",
          "He had the feeling he was being followed (= someone was going after him to catch him or see where he was going).",
          "I could feel them following me with their eyes (= watching my movements closely).",
          "follow the crowd Do your own thing, don't just follow the crowd (= do what everyone else does)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go in the same direction as a road, path, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Follow the road for two miles, then turn left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a game of cards, to play a card of the same suit (= any of the four types of card in a set of playing cards, each having a different shape printed on it) as the card that has just been played:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to follow suit if you can, but if you can't, you can play a trump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do the same thing as someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "When one airline reduces its prices, the rest soon follow suit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen or come after something:",
        "examples": [
          "We were not prepared for the events that followed (= happened next).",
          "The book was delivered yesterday with a note saying the bill for it would follow in a day or two.",
          "The meal consisted of spinach salad, followed by roast chicken (= with this as the next part).",
          "follow something with something We will go for a short walk along the river, and follow that with a drink at a riverside café.",
          "follow something up with something She published a book of poems and followed it up with (= next produced) a novel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to introduce a list of things:",
        "examples": [
          "The winners are as follows - Woods, Smith, and Cassidy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obey or to act as ordered by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "follow instructions Follow the instructions on the back of the packet carefully.",
          "follow someone's advice I decided to follow her advice and go to bed early.",
          "follow teachings Muslims follow the teachings of the Koran."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen or develop in a particular way, or to act so that things happen or develop in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "follow a path The euro shot up 10% against the dollar, and the yen followed a similar path.",
          "The two sisters followed very different career paths.",
          "follow a pattern She studied his arguments in debates and noticed they followed the same pattern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a great interest in something or watch something closely:",
        "examples": [
          "He follows most sports avidly.",
          "They followed her academic progress closely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen as a result, or to be a likely result:",
        "examples": [
          "it follows that Just because I agreed last time, it doesn't necessarily follow that I will again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand something as it is being said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sorry, I don't quite follow (you).",
          "His lecture was complicated and difficult to follow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to read the notes or words of a piece of music or writing at the same time as they are being played or said",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you follow a particular person on a social media website (= a website where people can publish their thoughts, photographs, information about themselves etc.), you choose to see everything that person posts (= publishes) on the website.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "follower": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has a great interest in something:",
        "examples": [
          "follower of They are keen followers of their local team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who supports, admires, or believes in a particular person, group, or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "a follower of Jesus",
          "follower of followers of the Dalai Lama/Buddhism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does what someone else does or suggests doing:",
        "examples": [
          "Be a leader, not a follower!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who chooses to see a particular person's posts (= messages, pictures, etc.) on a social media site:",
        "examples": [
          "She has over 100,000 followers on Instagram."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who obeys or supports another person or that person’s ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "The newly elected governor appeared overcome with emotion as he thanked his followers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has an active interest in something:",
        "examples": [
          "They are enthusiastic followers of their local team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or product that only makes new changes, enters a market, etc. after other companies or products have done this first:",
        "examples": [
          "Law firms are not leaders in business, they are followers.",
          "Our analysis supports the view of Germany as a fast follower of e-commerce technologies.",
          "an industry/a market follower"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who watches something closely to see how it develops:",
        "examples": [
          "We have long been followers of the mining finance company whose shares have recently soared to 61p.",
          "close/keen followers If you are one of the many investors who has bought shares in the company, no doubt you've become a keen follower of the copper price."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "followers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has a great interest in something:",
        "examples": [
          "follower of They are keen followers of their local team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who supports, admires, or believes in a particular person, group, or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "a follower of Jesus",
          "follower of followers of the Dalai Lama/Buddhism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does what someone else does or suggests doing:",
        "examples": [
          "Be a leader, not a follower!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who chooses to see a particular person's posts (= messages, pictures, etc.) on a social media site:",
        "examples": [
          "She has over 100,000 followers on Instagram."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who obeys or supports another person or that person’s ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "The newly elected governor appeared overcome with emotion as he thanked his followers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has an active interest in something:",
        "examples": [
          "They are enthusiastic followers of their local team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or product that only makes new changes, enters a market, etc. after other companies or products have done this first:",
        "examples": [
          "Law firms are not leaders in business, they are followers.",
          "Our analysis supports the view of Germany as a fast follower of e-commerce technologies.",
          "an industry/a market follower"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who watches something closely to see how it develops:",
        "examples": [
          "We have long been followers of the mining finance company whose shares have recently soared to 61p.",
          "close/keen followers If you are one of the many investors who has bought shares in the company, no doubt you've become a keen follower of the copper price."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "following": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "after:",
        "examples": [
          "The weeks following the riots were extremely tense.",
          "Following the dinner, there will be a dance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The following day, morning, etc. is the next one.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wind that is blowing in the same direction as the one in which you are going:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks to a following wind, we arrived in Madrid fifteen minutes early."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(often used to introduce a list, report, etc.) of what comes next:",
        "examples": [
          "The following is an extract from her diary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who admire something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "attract a following She has attracted a large following among the rich and famous.",
          "loyal following The shop has a small but loyal following.",
          "devoted following She has built a devoted following for her country music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who support, admire, or believe in a particular person, group, or idea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming or happening after something else in order or time:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m busy on Thursday, but I’m free the following day.",
          "The following items were found – a ring, a wallet, and a watch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who support, admire, or believe in a particular person, group, or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate has a large following among young people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what comes next; the following one or ones in a list, report, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Will the following please stand – Neal, Crisonino, Druback, Thompson."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "after:",
        "examples": [
          "Following the ballgame, there will be a fireworks display."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "follows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move behind someone or something and go where he, she, or it goes:",
        "examples": [
          "A dog followed us home.",
          "She followed me into the kitchen.",
          "He had the feeling he was being followed (= someone was going after him to catch him or see where he was going).",
          "I could feel them following me with their eyes (= watching my movements closely).",
          "follow the crowd Do your own thing, don't just follow the crowd (= do what everyone else does)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go in the same direction as a road, path, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Follow the road for two miles, then turn left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a game of cards, to play a card of the same suit (= any of the four types of card in a set of playing cards, each having a different shape printed on it) as the card that has just been played:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to follow suit if you can, but if you can't, you can play a trump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do the same thing as someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "When one airline reduces its prices, the rest soon follow suit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen or come after something:",
        "examples": [
          "We were not prepared for the events that followed (= happened next).",
          "The book was delivered yesterday with a note saying the bill for it would follow in a day or two.",
          "The meal consisted of spinach salad, followed by roast chicken (= with this as the next part).",
          "follow something with something We will go for a short walk along the river, and follow that with a drink at a riverside café.",
          "follow something up with something She published a book of poems and followed it up with (= next produced) a novel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to introduce a list of things:",
        "examples": [
          "The winners are as follows - Woods, Smith, and Cassidy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obey or to act as ordered by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "follow instructions Follow the instructions on the back of the packet carefully.",
          "follow someone's advice I decided to follow her advice and go to bed early.",
          "follow teachings Muslims follow the teachings of the Koran."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen or develop in a particular way, or to act so that things happen or develop in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "follow a path The euro shot up 10% against the dollar, and the yen followed a similar path.",
          "The two sisters followed very different career paths.",
          "follow a pattern She studied his arguments in debates and noticed they followed the same pattern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a great interest in something or watch something closely:",
        "examples": [
          "He follows most sports avidly.",
          "They followed her academic progress closely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen as a result, or to be a likely result:",
        "examples": [
          "it follows that Just because I agreed last time, it doesn't necessarily follow that I will again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand something as it is being said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sorry, I don't quite follow (you).",
          "His lecture was complicated and difficult to follow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to read the notes or words of a piece of music or writing at the same time as they are being played or said",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you follow a particular person on a social media website (= a website where people can publish their thoughts, photographs, information about themselves etc.), you choose to see everything that person posts (= publishes) on the website.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move along after someone or something, or to move along a route or path:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The dog followed us home.",
          "[ I ] He drove ahead and we followed in our own car.",
          "[ T ] Follow this road for the next two miles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To follow someone is also to move along after a person in order to watch where that person is going:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She had the feeling she was being followed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen after something else in order or time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We were not prepared for what followed.",
          "[ T ] A reception will follow the meeting, so please stay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obey someone, or to act according to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Follow the instructions in taking the medicine.",
          "I decided to follow her advice.",
          "If you follow the signs, you will have no trouble finding the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke so rapidly we could hardly follow what he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be actively interested in something, or to give your attention to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you follow football?",
          "We’ve followed her political career for many years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen as a result, or to be a likely result:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] Fuel prices for transporting goods have increased, so it would follow that those prices are getting passed on to customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen or come after something:",
        "examples": [
          "More mergers are likely to follow.",
          "October's increase followed a 1.6% rise in output in September.",
          "The bonds recovered after some initial selling following news of the proposed merger.",
          "Government macro-economic policy encouraged a consumer boom followed by a deep recession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obey instructions or to do something according to a plan or someone's advice:",
        "examples": [
          "The shelves are easy to assemble if you follow the instructions carefully.",
          "follow orders/advice By following our advice, clients should save at least £770 a year.",
          "follow a policy/a procedure/guidelines At the enquiry into the crash, the airline said that normal procedure had been followed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch something closely to see how it develops:",
        "examples": [
          "He works for a group of Wall Street analysts who follow internet stocks closely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do the same thing as someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They were the first to introduce online ordering, but other companies have been quick to follow.",
          "follow sb's example/lead When the company announces its price increases, many of its competitors are expected to follow its lead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be sent or paid at a later date:",
        "examples": [
          "Your bank card will arrive first, and the PIN number will follow, in a separate envelope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to introduce a list of things:",
        "examples": [
          "Our main aims are as follows: 1. efficiency 2. value for money 3. quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has an open door policy to mature entrants who have followed alternative career paths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do the same as someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "We expect that fund managers will take a lead by coming out in favour of one of the banks, at which point undecided investors will follow suit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "folly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being stupid, or a stupid action, idea, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She said that the idea was folly.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It would be folly for the country to become involved in the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building in the form of a small castle, temple, etc., that has been built as a decoration in a large garden or park:",
        "examples": [
          "a Gothic garden folly"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being foolish, or a foolish action or belief:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It would be folly to attempt a trip in this snowstorm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fond": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to like someone or something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'm very fond of you, you know,\" he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like doing something; to do something often:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother is fond of pointing out my mistakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happy and loving:",
        "examples": [
          "fond memory Many of us have fond memories of our childhoods.",
          "fond farewell We said a fond farewell to each other (= we said goodbye in a loving way) and promised to write."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you would like to be true but that is probably not:",
        "examples": [
          "I waited at home all evening in the fond hope that he might call."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small pieces of brown food that are left in a pan after cooking, often used for making sauces:",
        "examples": [
          "The fonds that have cooked with the meat are flavoured with wine to make a gravy.",
          "When a layer of brown fond has developed in the pan, deglaze it with some stock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having feelings of affection for someone or something, or having a liking for an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m really fond of my aunt and enjoy seeing her.",
          "She had fond memories of her childhood.",
          "Charles is fond of driving, so I’m happy just to be a passenger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fondle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to touch gently and in a loving way, or to touch in a sexual way:",
        "examples": [
          "She fondled the puppies.",
          "He gently fondled the baby's feet.",
          "She accused him of fondling her (= touching her in a sexual way) in the back of a taxi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch in a gentle and loving way:",
        "examples": [
          "He fondled the baby’s feet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fondly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows love or great liking:",
        "examples": [
          "He smiled fondly at the children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "hoping that something will be true when it probably will not:",
        "examples": [
          "She fondly believed that he might come."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fondness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liking:",
        "examples": [
          "fondness for George's fondness for fishing was well known."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a great liking for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Ruth has a real fondness for old houses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fondue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hot dish prepared by keeping a container of either hot oil or melted cheese over a flame at the table and putting pieces of meat in the oil to be cooked or pieces of bread into the cheese:",
        "examples": [
          "a cheese fondue",
          "a meat fondue"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "font": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large container in a church, usually made of stone, that holds the water used for baptisms",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of letters and symbols in a particular design and size",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of printed letters, numbers, and other symbols of the same style:",
        "examples": [
          "The printer can produce a variety of fonts in virtually any type size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container for the water used in baptism (= religious ceremony)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of letters and symbols in a particular design and, sometimes, size:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurant logo was made from a font similar to the casino's, to emphasize the connection in customers' minds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "food": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that people and animals eat, or plants absorb, to keep them alive:",
        "examples": [
          "baby food",
          "cat food",
          "plant food",
          "food and drink There was a lot of food and drink at the party.",
          "I'm allergic to certain foods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that can be taken in by an animal and used to keep it alive and allow it to grow or develop, or such things considered as a whole:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] baby/cat food",
          "[ C ] There were a lot of frozen foods in the refrigerator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sometimes food means only the solid material eaten by animals, and not liquids:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He has had no food or drink for 24 hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that people eat to keep them alive:",
        "examples": [
          "The country has become a huge importer of raw materials such as cotton, steel, and food products.",
          "The problem is that many small companies don't register their products as food additives, thus avoiding supervision.",
          "the food business/industry",
          "a food company/distributor/retailer",
          "food labelling/manufacturing/packaging"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of food:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales of organic food are growing rapidly.",
          "chilled/frozen/convenience foods",
          "baby/cat/dog food"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foods": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that people and animals eat, or plants absorb, to keep them alive:",
        "examples": [
          "baby food",
          "cat food",
          "plant food",
          "food and drink There was a lot of food and drink at the party.",
          "I'm allergic to certain foods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that can be taken in by an animal and used to keep it alive and allow it to grow or develop, or such things considered as a whole:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] baby/cat food",
          "[ C ] There were a lot of frozen foods in the refrigerator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sometimes food means only the solid material eaten by animals, and not liquids:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He has had no food or drink for 24 hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that people eat to keep them alive:",
        "examples": [
          "The country has become a huge importer of raw materials such as cotton, steel, and food products.",
          "The problem is that many small companies don't register their products as food additives, thus avoiding supervision.",
          "the food business/industry",
          "a food company/distributor/retailer",
          "food labelling/manufacturing/packaging"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of food:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales of organic food are growing rapidly.",
          "chilled/frozen/convenience foods",
          "baby/cat/dog food"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fool": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves in a silly way without thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] You fool, you missed your chance!",
          "He's a fool if he thinks she still loves him.",
          "like a fool He said he would pay me back and like a fool, I believed him.",
          "feel like a fool I felt like a fool when I dropped my phone in the toilet.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He's a fool to think she still loves him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trick someone or make someone appear stupid in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "You made a fool of me in front of all those people!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that makes other people think you are silly or not to be respected:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a little drunk and made a fool of myself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anyone:",
        "examples": [
          "Any fool could tell that she was joking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be stupid or easily deceived:",
        "examples": [
          "I notice Ed didn't offer to pay for her - he's no fool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to mean that you think someone is being unwise:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I lent Rhoda £100 and she hasn't paid me back.\" \"More fool you - you know what she's like!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a person who was employed in the court of a king or queen to make the court laugh by telling jokes and doing funny things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a silly way, often intentionally to make people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop acting the fool, I'm trying to talk to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, soft food made of crushed fruit, cream, and sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "gooseberry fool If you are serving gooseberry fool on its own, add a little extra sugar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trick someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be fooled by his appearance.",
          "She said she was doing it to help me, but I wasn't fooled.",
          "be fooled into Tim was fooled into believing that he'd won a lot of money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone that you do not believe what they have just said:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Really, I'm very happy.\" \"You could have fooled me.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "silly:",
        "examples": [
          "You've done some fool things in your time, but this beats everything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves in a silly way, or someone who lacks judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "Crazy I may be, but I try not to be a fool.",
          "I know I’m making a fool of myself, but I can’t help it.",
          "They were dressed up like a bunch of fools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "silly or stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "I made a damn fool mistake, but I’ll never do it again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trick or deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She tries to fool people about her age by wearing heavy makeup and coloring her hair.",
          "[ I ] You don’t owe me a penny, I was only fooling (= joking)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fooled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trick someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be fooled by his appearance.",
          "She said she was doing it to help me, but I wasn't fooled.",
          "be fooled into Tim was fooled into believing that he'd won a lot of money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone that you do not believe what they have just said:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Really, I'm very happy.\" \"You could have fooled me.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foolhardy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "brave in a silly way, taking unnecessary risks:",
        "examples": [
          "a foolhardy decision",
          "Sailing the Atlantic in such a tiny boat wasn't so much brave as foolhardy.",
          "it is foolhardy to It would be foolhardy to try and predict the outcome of the talks at this stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "taking unnecessary or foolish risks:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a foolhardy attempt to climb the tree to recover his kite."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foolish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unwise, stupid, or not showing good judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "That was a rather foolish thing to do.",
          "She was afraid that she would look foolish if she refused.",
          "It was foolish of them to pay so much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stupid or unwise:",
        "examples": [
          "She was afraid that she would look foolish if she refused to go along with her friends.",
          "It would be foolish of us to assume that everything will work out fine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foolishly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is unwise, stupid, or does not show good judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "Foolishly, I didn't write the phone number down.",
          "I foolishly believed them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foolishness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being unwise, stupid, or not showing good judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "the foolishness of youth",
          "She has already apologised for her foolishness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foolproof": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a plan or machine) so simple and easy to understand that it is unable to go wrong or be used wrongly:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't believe there's any such thing as a foolproof system for making money.",
          "This new recipe is supposed to be foolproof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a plan, method, or machine) designed to be easily done or operated without possibility of mistake or failure:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s not a foolproof system and it never will be."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fools": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves in a silly way without thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] You fool, you missed your chance!",
          "He's a fool if he thinks she still loves him.",
          "like a fool He said he would pay me back and like a fool, I believed him.",
          "feel like a fool I felt like a fool when I dropped my phone in the toilet.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He's a fool to think she still loves him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trick someone or make someone appear stupid in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "You made a fool of me in front of all those people!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that makes other people think you are silly or not to be respected:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a little drunk and made a fool of myself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anyone:",
        "examples": [
          "Any fool could tell that she was joking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be stupid or easily deceived:",
        "examples": [
          "I notice Ed didn't offer to pay for her - he's no fool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to mean that you think someone is being unwise:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I lent Rhoda £100 and she hasn't paid me back.\" \"More fool you - you know what she's like!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a person who was employed in the court of a king or queen to make the court laugh by telling jokes and doing funny things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a silly way, often intentionally to make people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop acting the fool, I'm trying to talk to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, soft food made of crushed fruit, cream, and sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "gooseberry fool If you are serving gooseberry fool on its own, add a little extra sugar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trick someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be fooled by his appearance.",
          "She said she was doing it to help me, but I wasn't fooled.",
          "be fooled into Tim was fooled into believing that he'd won a lot of money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone that you do not believe what they have just said:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Really, I'm very happy.\" \"You could have fooled me.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "silly:",
        "examples": [
          "You've done some fool things in your time, but this beats everything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves in a silly way, or someone who lacks judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "Crazy I may be, but I try not to be a fool.",
          "I know I’m making a fool of myself, but I can’t help it.",
          "They were dressed up like a bunch of fools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "silly or stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "I made a damn fool mistake, but I’ll never do it again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trick or deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She tries to fool people about her age by wearing heavy makeup and coloring her hair.",
          "[ I ] You don’t owe me a penny, I was only fooling (= joking)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of the body at the bottom of the leg on which a person or animal stands:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got a blister on my left foot.",
          "on your feet I've been on my feet (= standing) all day and I'm exhausted.",
          "put your feet up informal You look tired. Why don't you put your feet up (= sit or lie down with your feet resting on something)?",
          "Please wipe your feet (= clean the bottom of your shoes) before you come into the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stand up after you have been sitting:",
        "examples": [
          "He rose to his feet when she walked in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "walking:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you going by bicycle or on foot?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement, equal to twelve inches or 0.3048 metres, sometimes shown by the symbol ′:",
        "examples": [
          "The man was standing only a few feet away.",
          "She is five feet/foot three inches tall.",
          "She is 5′ 3″ tall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bottom or lower end of a space or object:",
        "examples": [
          "foot of They built a house at the foot of a cliff.",
          "She dreamed she saw someone standing at the foot of her bed.",
          "There's a note explaining the quotation at the foot of the page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of division of a line of poetry containing one strong beat and one or two weaker ones",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay an amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "foot the bill His parents footed the bill for his college tuition.",
          "foot the cost They refused to foot the cost of the wedding.",
          "foot someone's expenses The company will foot her expenses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the body at the bottom of the leg on which a person or animal stands:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve got a blister on my left foot.",
          "He got to/jumped to/rose to his feet (= stood up) to get a better look at the parade passing by.",
          "I’ve been on my feet (= standing) all day serving customers.",
          "The driver of the stolen car fled the scene on foot (= walking)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of length equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bottom or end of a space or object:",
        "examples": [
          "She dreamed she saw someone standing at the foot of her bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 metres, sometimes shown by the symbol ′:",
        "examples": [
          "His brief was to provide 10 million square feet of office space on a 16-acre site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bottom or lower end of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the foot of sth Additional notes are added at the foot of the page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be extremely busy:",
        "examples": [
          "Business was booming, and everyone in the office was rushed off their feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very slow in doing something, for example taking a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "Reformers claim that the FSA is dragging its feet on banking reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be successful or lucky, especially after a period of not having success or luck:",
        "examples": [
          "After the redundancies, about a fifth of the workers immediately landed on their feet, getting jobs at a local start-up company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start experiencing an improved situation after a time of trouble or difficulty or to help a person, company, etc. to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "There is enormous support for quick, low-interest loans to help companies get back on their feet after a disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a business or an organization at a low level, but with a chance of being more successful in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Graduate Careers Opportunities will help you get a foot in the door of your chosen career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start doing something new:",
        "examples": [
          "The company got its feet wet by taking a stand at the trader's exhibition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay the cost of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Senior managers might be able to get employers to foot the bill for a weekend executive-MBA program."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "footage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a piece of) film especially one showing an event:",
        "examples": [
          "newsreel footage Woody Allen's movie \"Zelig\" contains early newsreel footage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "film or videotape that shows a single event or place:",
        "examples": [
          "Footage showing entire city blocks in flames flickered nightly on TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of film showing an event:",
        "examples": [
          "Detectives were studying security video footage taken from several locations around the van."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the size of an area or building in feet:",
        "examples": [
          "The department was asked to check the square footage of the house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "football": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played between two teams of eleven people, where each team tries to win by kicking a ball into the other team's goal:",
        "examples": [
          "a football player/team",
          "He's playing football.",
          "football match Are you coming to the football match?",
          "I'm not a big football fan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game for two teams of eleven players in which an oval ball is moved along the field by running with it or throwing it:",
        "examples": [
          "a football game"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large ball made of leather or plastic and filled with air, used in games of football",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large ball made of leather or plastic and filled with air, used in games of American football",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the oval ball used in) a game played by two teams in which each team tries to kick, run with, or throw the ball across the opposing team’s goal line to score points. American and Canadian football differ in the number of players, the size of the field, and some rules of play:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Mom bought me a football.",
          "[ U ] Let’s play football after lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Football also means soccer in most of the world.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "footballer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who plays football, especially as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "professional footballers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "footballers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who plays football, especially as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "professional footballers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "footed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with feet of the stated type or number:",
        "examples": [
          "our four-footed friends (= animals having four feet)",
          "bare-footed children (= children wearing no shoes)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "footer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of text, such as a page number or a title, that appears at the bottom of every page of a document or book",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a phrase that is placed at the end of what you want to say, before the subject",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the stated number of feet in length:",
        "examples": [
          "Our boat's a 40-footer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of text, such as a page number or a title, that appears at the bottom of every page of a document:",
        "examples": [
          "The program saves room at the top of each page of a document for a header, and at the bottom of each page for a footer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "footfalls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sound of a person's foot hitting the ground as they walk:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard echoing footfalls in the corridor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people who go into a shop or business in a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Footfall is an important indicator of how successful a company's advertising is at bringing people into its shops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people who go into a shop or business during a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a high/strong/weak footfall The machines are in good sites with high footfall such as motorway service stations.",
          "boost/increase/reduce footfall The company hopes the trial will increase customer footfall, enabling the stores to build increased sales."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foothills": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a low mountain or low hill at the bottom of a larger mountain or range of mountains:",
        "examples": [
          "the foothills of the Pyrenees"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a low hill at the base of a mountain or group of mountains",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "foothold": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place such as a hole in a rock where you can put your foot safely when climbing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong first position from which further progress can be made:",
        "examples": [
          "gain a foothold We are still trying to gain a foothold in the Japanese market.",
          "get a foothold Having survived the attack, the team had hopes of getting a foothold in the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where you can safely put your feet, esp. when climbing:",
        "examples": [
          "She searched desperately for a foothold in the steep rock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone has obtained the power or influence needed to get what is wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "In buying their business, the company gains a major foothold in a market it considers critical to the future of the industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong first position in a market, industry, etc. from which further progress can be made:",
        "examples": [
          "give sth a foothold (in sth) The merger gives the company a stronger presence in Asia and a foothold in the US.",
          "establish/gain/get a foothold (in sth) Our plan is to gain a foothold in the fastest-growing aerospace industry in the world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "footing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of standing firmly on a slope or other dangerous surface:",
        "examples": [
          "lose your footing I lost my footing and fell.",
          "miss your footing Very near the top of the tree she missed her footing and slipped.",
          "regain your footing He tried repeatedly to regain his footing on the ice.",
          "recover your footing I tripped but recovered my footing and carried on.",
          "keep your footing It was a struggle just to keep my footing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something operates and the set of conditions that influences it:",
        "examples": [
          "New leadership is needed to return the company to a better financial footing.",
          "regain your footing The travel industry is beginning to regain its footing (= starting to operate well again) after the pandemic.",
          "recover your footing She forgot several lines near the beginning of the play, but by the second act she had recovered her footing (= she was performing well again)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in an equal, safe, etc. situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Men and women should be able to compete for jobs on an equal footing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be ready or preparing to fight a war:",
        "examples": [
          "The country was on a war footing last night after the most devastating terrorist attack in history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of the surface of a racing track, sports field, path, etc. that makes it easy or difficult to run on:",
        "examples": [
          "They will try to keep the field dry and ensure players have better footing.",
          "With beach running, the footing isn't solid like it is on a track, so it forces your leg muscles to work harder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a firm position of the feet:",
        "examples": [
          "He lost his footing and tumbled into the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position or condition on which something exists:",
        "examples": [
          "Both sides need to begin negotiations on equal footing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which a business operates, and the set of conditions that influences it:",
        "examples": [
          "on a firm/solid/sound footing Officials said they were moving quickly to correct any deficiencies and get the fund back on solid financial footing.",
          "on a commercial/legal/competitive footing Virtually all key state-owned enterprises have been placed on a commercial footing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the same position or status as another person, company, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "on an equal footing with sb/sth Women should be able to compete in the job market on an equal footing with men.",
          "on the same footing as sb/sth The increased use of restricted stock puts management on the same footing as shareholders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a first position that a company achieves in a particular market, industry, etc., that they hope to improve in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "gain/get/find a footing (in sth) The company has struggled to find a footing in an industry suffering from overcapacity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "footmen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a male servant whose job includes opening doors and serving food, and who often wears a uniform",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "footnote": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a note printed at the bottom of a page that gives extra information about something that has been written on that page",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event, subject, or detail that is not important:",
        "examples": [
          "footnote in history His tumultuous triumph five years ago now seems like little more than a footnote in history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a note at the bottom of a page that gives extra information about something in the text on that page",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "footprint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the mark made by a person's or animal's foot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of space on a surface that something needs:",
        "examples": [
          "The new computer has a smaller footprint.",
          "The footprint of the new Treasury building"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measurement of the size, effect, etc. of something:",
        "examples": [
          "global footprint We took the decision to invest in new countries and grow our global footprint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark left on a surface by a foot:",
        "examples": [
          "There was not a single footprint in the sand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shape on the ground that is covered by something such as a building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measurement of the size, effect, etc. that something has:",
        "examples": [
          "We took the decision to invest in new countries and grow our global footprint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of space taken by something, especially by a computer or other machine on a desk or floor:",
        "examples": [
          "The desktop computer comes in a choice of at least five designer colours and has a footprint about a third the area of average PCs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area where the signals are received from a particular satellite:",
        "examples": [
          "MTV straddles the world with a satellite footprint that covers five continents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "footprints": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the mark made by a person's or animal's foot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of space on a surface that something needs:",
        "examples": [
          "The new computer has a smaller footprint.",
          "The footprint of the new Treasury building"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measurement of the size, effect, etc. of something:",
        "examples": [
          "global footprint We took the decision to invest in new countries and grow our global footprint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark left on a surface by a foot:",
        "examples": [
          "There was not a single footprint in the sand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shape on the ground that is covered by something such as a building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measurement of the size, effect, etc. that something has:",
        "examples": [
          "We took the decision to invest in new countries and grow our global footprint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of space taken by something, especially by a computer or other machine on a desk or floor:",
        "examples": [
          "The desktop computer comes in a choice of at least five designer colours and has a footprint about a third the area of average PCs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area where the signals are received from a particular satellite:",
        "examples": [
          "MTV straddles the world with a satellite footprint that covers five continents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "footstep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sound or mark made by a person walking as their foot touches the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "Walking along the darkened street, he heard footsteps close behind him.",
          "Their footsteps echoed between the ancient stone buildings.",
          "He looked down to see which way the footsteps went."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the route or journey a person takes in order to reach a place or to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "follow someone's footsteps The experience allows you to follow the footsteps of the explorers to Earth's last great wilderness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movement or sound of each step a person takes when walking:",
        "examples": [
          "We never saw anyone in the building, but sometimes we heard footsteps down the hall."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "footsteps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the route or journey a person takes in order to reach a place or to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "follow someone's footsteps The experience allows you to follow the footsteps of the explorers to Earth's last great wilderness.",
          "The team set out to follow the footsteps of Captain Robert Falcon Scott.",
          "in someone's footsteps Park visitors can walk in the footsteps of the intrepid settlers who first forged this trail through the Rocky Mountains."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "footwear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "shoes, boots, or any other outer covering for the human foot:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll need some fairly tough footwear to go hiking in the mountains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shoes, boots, or other outer coverings for the feet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "things such as shoes and boots that people wear on their feet:",
        "examples": [
          "Last month sales of clothes and footwear fell by a further 17%.",
          "a footwear maker/manufacturer/retailer",
          "a footwear business/company",
          "the footwear industry/market"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "footwork": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way in which the feet are used in sports or dancing, especially when it is skilful:",
        "examples": [
          "And that's a marvellous bit of footwork there from Ponti as he takes the ball from Garcia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way someone uses the feet in sports and dancing, esp. when it is skillful:",
        "examples": [
          "He was one of the all-time great boxers with his quick jab and dazzling footwork."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go from place to place searching for things that you can eat or use:",
        "examples": [
          "forage for The children had been living on the streets, foraging for scraps.",
          "The pigs foraged in the woods for acorns.",
          "The chef offers special dishes of wild and foraged foods, including wood pigeon and snails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food grown for horses and farm animals:",
        "examples": [
          "winter forage",
          "forage crops",
          "We'll have to maximize home-grown forages so we can cut back on grain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go searching, esp. for food:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Wild dogs roam the streets, foraging for food."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forbade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "forbid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to allow something, especially officially, or to prevent a particular plan of action by making it impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "The law forbids the sale of cigarettes to people under the age of 16.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He's obviously really embarrassed about it because he forbade me to tell anyone.",
          "be forbidden from He is forbidden from leaving the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not allow something, or to order someone not to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "You can’t forbid me to go."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forbidden": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not allowed, especially by law:",
        "examples": [
          "Smoking is forbidden in the cinema."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not permitted, esp. by rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "Automobiles are forbidden on the island.",
          "He was strictly forbidden to talk with them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forbids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to allow something, especially officially, or to prevent a particular plan of action by making it impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "The law forbids the sale of cigarettes to people under the age of 16.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He's obviously really embarrassed about it because he forbade me to tell anyone.",
          "be forbidden from He is forbidden from leaving the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not allow something, or to order someone not to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "You can’t forbid me to go."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "force": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "physical, especially violent, strength or power:",
        "examples": [
          "The force of the wind had brought down a great many trees in the area.",
          "She slapped his face with unexpected force.",
          "Teachers aren't allowed to use force in the classroom.",
          "force of numbers The police were able to control the crowd by sheer force of numbers (= because there were more police than there were people in the crowd)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Photographers were out in force at the White House today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in scientific use, (a measure of) the influence that changes movement:",
        "examples": [
          "the force of gravity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work with someone else in order to achieve something that you both want:",
        "examples": [
          "Britain and France were both working on developing a supersonic aircraft when they decided to join forces in 1962."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a person or thing with a lot of) influence and energy:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a powerful force in politics.",
          "forces of nature Fishermen are always at the mercy of the forces of nature (= bad weather conditions)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an organization or a person is described as a force to be reckoned with, it means that they are powerful and have a lot of influence:",
        "examples": [
          "The United Nations is now a force to be reckoned with."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thing that has a strong natural power that cannot be controlled by humans, or the power itself:",
        "examples": [
          "We are still learning how rivers cut through rock and about the forces of nature involved.",
          "Earthquakes, floods, and volcanic eruptions serve to remind us of the awful force of nature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has a very strong personality, with a lot of energy:",
        "examples": [
          "At the age of 87, she is still a force of nature.",
          "With 12 goals in 4 games, it seems that nothing can stop this elemental force of nature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something out of force of habit, you do it without thinking because you have done it so many times before:",
        "examples": [
          "I just locked the door through force of habit, not thinking that Julia wouldn't be able to get in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people organized and trained, especially for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the security forces",
          "the work force",
          "police force He joined the police force right after graduating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the military organizations for air, land, and sea:",
        "examples": [
          "The forces are moving towards the country's capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of laws, rules, or systems) existing and being used:",
        "examples": [
          "come into force New driving regulations are going to come into force this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, an occasion when a player is put out when they have to run to the next base (= one of the four positions on a square that a player must reach to score a point) because another player on their team is running to the base where they are standing:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a chance to get a force at second base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen or make someone do something difficult, unpleasant, or unusual, especially by threatening or not offering the possibility of choice:",
        "examples": [
          "force someone/something to do something You can't force her to make a decision.",
          "be forced to Hospitals are being forced to close departments because of lack of money.",
          "force yourself to do something I really have to force myself to be nice to him.",
          "force something back You could tell he was having to force back the tears (= to stop himself from crying).",
          "force something down The food tasted nasty, but I managed to force it down (= to make myself swallow it).",
          "force something on someone I didn't actually want any more dessert, but Julia forced it on me (= made me accept it).",
          "force yourself on someone I couldn't stay at their flat - I'd feel as if I was forcing myself on them (= making them allow me to stay).",
          "force something out of someone You never tell me how you're feeling - I have to force it out of you (= make you tell me)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If plants or vegetables are forced, they are made to grow faster by artificially controlling growing conditions such as the amount of heat and light:",
        "examples": [
          "forced strawberries"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage, with difficulty, to laugh or smile:",
        "examples": [
          "I managed to force a smile as they were leaving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take action to make certain that an urgent problem or matter is dealt with now:",
        "examples": [
          "If the management wouldn't listen to their demands, they would have to force the issue by striking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use physical strength or effort to make something move or open:",
        "examples": [
          "Move your leg up gently when you're doing this exercise, but don't force it.",
          "If you force the zip, it'll break.",
          "force your way somewhere She forced her way through the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break a lock, door, window, etc. in order to allow someone to get in:",
        "examples": [
          "I forgot my key, so I had to force a window.",
          "force something open The police had forced open the door because nobody had answered.",
          "force an entry The burglar forced an entry (= broke a window, door, etc. to get into the house)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical, often violent, strength or power:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The force of the wind knocked down many trees during the hurricane.",
          "[ U ] She had to use force to get the old window open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A force is a power that causes an object to move or that changes movement.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong influence and energy, or a person with strong influence and energy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The sheer force of her words kept the audience glued to their seats.",
          "[ C ] He was a powerful force in national politics for 30 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "power to make someone do something, or to make something happen, esp. without offering the possibility of choice:",
        "examples": [
          "social forces at school"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organized and trained military group:",
        "examples": [
          "the armed forces",
          "the Air Force",
          "UN forces continue to provide relief in the war-torn region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Force is also military strength.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who do the same job:",
        "examples": [
          "a sales force",
          "the police force"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or group joins or combines forces with another person or group, they agree to work together.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use physical strength or effort to make something move or open:",
        "examples": [
          "If the piece won’t fit in the hole, don’t force it.",
          "He forced his way through the crowd to reach the exit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To force a lock, door, window, etc., is to break it in order to get in:",
        "examples": [
          "I forgot my house key, so I had to force a window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone do something, or make something happen, esp. by threatening or not offering the possibility of choice:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate string beans, so I had to force myself to eat them.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Anderson was forced to leave the game with a bruised knee.",
          "I didn’t actually want any more dessert, but Julia forced it on me.",
          "If callers have information about the crime and would like to give their names that is fine, but we’re not going to force the issue (= make them give their names)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing with a lot of influence, power, or energy:",
        "examples": [
          "a dominant/major/powerful force The takeover will create a powerful new force in Britain's food retail industry.",
          "commercial/competitive/economic forces Potent commercial forces are bringing the hydrogen economy along faster than anyone thought possible.",
          "a force for change/good The movement of work to developing economies must be a force for good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people organized and trained for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The company soon had a sales force distributed across Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the influence or authority of something:",
        "examples": [
          "They made sure the minister felt the full force of business resentment at the government's new workplace laws.",
          "It was not until the summer that the advertising campaign gained force.",
          "These building codes do not have the force of law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if laws, rules, or systems are in force, they are being used:",
        "examples": [
          "The notice lists the import duties and taxes currently in force."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful person or organization with a lot of influence:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with on the global telecom scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work with someone in order to achieve something you both want:",
        "examples": [
          "The two companies, one Dutch the other French, have just joined forces to exploit the European market for petfood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when laws, rules, or systems come into force, they start being used:",
        "examples": [
          "The final stage of measures to improve access to work for disabled employees comes into force tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a person or an organization do something that they do not want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "force sb/sth to do sth The arrival of the new supermarket has forced local businesses to raise their wages to compete.",
          "force sb/sth into sth Heavy law school debt frequently forces graduates into high-paying jobs at private firms, where intense deadlines and grinding hours are routine.",
          "force sb/sth into doing sth Customers are being forced into banking by phone or over the internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen, especially something that people do not want to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The economic slowdown has forced a second week of temporary closure.",
          "The government threatened to force an agreement between banks and retailers for a new system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone do something they do not want to do or do something sooner than they had intended:",
        "examples": [
          "The changing dynamics of the diamond business are beginning to force the company's hand."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "done against your wishes:",
        "examples": [
          "forced repatriation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An action that is forced is done because it is suddenly made necessary by a new and usually unexpected situation:",
        "examples": [
          "forced landing The plane had to make a forced landing because one of the engines failed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe laughter, a smile, or an emotion that is produced with effort and is not sincerely felt:",
        "examples": [
          "She tried hard to smile but suspected that it looked forced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving physical, often violent, strength or power:",
        "examples": [
          "There were no obvious signs of forced entry into the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done against your wishes, or because it is suddenly made necessary by an unexpected situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane made a forced landing in Denver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Forced laughter or a forced smile is produced with effort and not sincerely felt.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "done against someone's wishes:",
        "examples": [
          "The forced closure of the plant has shocked the local business community.",
          "The company will use any proceeds from a forced sale to pay off debt.",
          "a forced departure/exit/resignation Some companies lost billions of dollars, leading to forced resignations of their chief executives."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forceful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "expressing opinions strongly and demanding attention or action:",
        "examples": [
          "The opposition leader led a very forceful attack on the government in parliament this morning.",
          "She has a very forceful personality which will serve her well in politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing opinions strongly and demanding attention or action:",
        "examples": [
          "He developed a forceful, emotional preaching style."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forcefully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a strong way that demands attention or action:",
        "examples": [
          "argue forcefully He argued forcefully that stricter laws were necessary to deal with the problem.",
          "What struck me most forcefully was that people really do think that price equals quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using great physical strength or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "He once hit a teammate so forcefully that the poor guy flew backward into his locker.",
          "He was treated disrespectfully and forcefully removed from the office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forceps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a metal instrument with two handles used in medical operations for picking up, pulling, and holding things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical instrument used for holding things firmly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "forces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the military organizations for air, land, and sea:",
        "examples": [
          "The forces are moving towards the country's capital.",
          "Morale in the forces was said to be low.",
          "The generals are the ones controlling the forces on the ground.",
          "Many have partners in the forces.",
          "He'd served in the forces before taking up a career in politics.",
          "It was the only non-combatant role in the forces.",
          "Only seven percent of respondents wanted to see resources taken from health and education in order to strengthen the forces."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forcibly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that uses physical power or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "Several rioters were forcibly removed from the town square.",
          "They have plans to seize the island forcibly before its military can develop further."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that happens or is done against someone's wishes, especially with the use of physical force:",
        "examples": [
          "No one is likely to be forcibly vaccinated against their will.",
          "She was soon to be forcibly married."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that has a strong effect:",
        "examples": [
          "They will all argue forcibly that poor people need more money.",
          "There is one thing that has struck me forcibly since I came to Ireland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with physical power or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "The Ponca Indians were forcibly removed from their lands in 1877."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forcing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen or make someone do something difficult, unpleasant, or unusual, especially by threatening or not offering the possibility of choice:",
        "examples": [
          "force someone/something to do something You can't force her to make a decision.",
          "be forced to Hospitals are being forced to close departments because of lack of money.",
          "force yourself to do something I really have to force myself to be nice to him.",
          "force something back You could tell he was having to force back the tears (= to stop himself from crying).",
          "force something down The food tasted nasty, but I managed to force it down (= to make myself swallow it).",
          "force something on someone I didn't actually want any more dessert, but Julia forced it on me (= made me accept it).",
          "force yourself on someone I couldn't stay at their flat - I'd feel as if I was forcing myself on them (= making them allow me to stay).",
          "force something out of someone You never tell me how you're feeling - I have to force it out of you (= make you tell me)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If plants or vegetables are forced, they are made to grow faster by artificially controlling growing conditions such as the amount of heat and light:",
        "examples": [
          "forced strawberries"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage, with difficulty, to laugh or smile:",
        "examples": [
          "I managed to force a smile as they were leaving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take action to make certain that an urgent problem or matter is dealt with now:",
        "examples": [
          "If the management wouldn't listen to their demands, they would have to force the issue by striking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use physical strength or effort to make something move or open:",
        "examples": [
          "Move your leg up gently when you're doing this exercise, but don't force it.",
          "If you force the zip, it'll break.",
          "force your way somewhere She forced her way through the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break a lock, door, window, etc. in order to allow someone to get in:",
        "examples": [
          "I forgot my key, so I had to force a window.",
          "force something open The police had forced open the door because nobody had answered.",
          "force an entry The burglar forced an entry (= broke a window, door, etc. to get into the house)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ford": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area in a river or stream that is not deep and can be crossed on foot or in a vehicle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cross a river, where it is not deep, on foot or in a vehicle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in a river where the water is not deep, making it possible to get across",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to public attention or into a noticeable position:",
        "examples": [
          "Various ecological issues have come to the fore since the discovery of the hole in the earth's ozone layer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially on ships) towards or in the front",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in golf to warn people that a ball is travelling through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "We yelled, \"Fore!\"",
          "If you play golf, there's a good chance you're going to get hit. That's why everybody yells, \"Fore!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at or towards the front:",
        "examples": [
          "the forelegs (= front legs) of a horse",
          "the foreground (= things that seem nearest to you) of a picture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noticeable or public position:",
        "examples": [
          "The presidential campaign has brought the issue of big political contributions to the fore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The fore is also the front, or a position at the front.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or toward the front part of something, esp. a boat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "forearm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the lower part of the arm, between the wrist and the elbow (= the middle of the arm where it bends)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lower part of the arm, between the wrist and the elbow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "forearms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the lower part of the arm, between the wrist and the elbow (= the middle of the arm where it bends)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lower part of the arm, between the wrist and the elbow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "foreboding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling that something very bad is going to happen soon:",
        "examples": [
          "sense of foreboding There's a sense of foreboding in the capital, as if fighting might at any minute break out.",
          "Her forebodings about the future were to prove justified.",
          "[ + (that) ] He had a strange foreboding (that) something would go wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling that something bad is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The gloomy weather gave me a sense of foreboding."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forecast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future, especially in connection with a particular situation, or the expected weather conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "economic forecast There will be some good news in today's economic forecast.",
          "weather forecast The weather forecast said it was going to rain later today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say what you expect to happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "They forecast a large drop in unemployment over the next two years.",
          "be forecast for Snow has been forecast for tonight.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Oil prices are forecast to increase by less than two percent this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement of what is likely to happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The forecast is heavy rain for tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future, based on information you have now:",
        "examples": [
          "give/make/provide a forecast on sth He refused to give a forecast on when 365 is likely to make money for shareholders.",
          "cut/downgrade/reduce a forecast The CBI also cut its growth forecast for the economy next year from 2.7% to 2.4%.",
          "meet a forecast The company hopes to meet its forecast of 4% growth this year.",
          "a budget/deficit/profit/revenue forecast As for housing and jobs, the budget forecast predicts little improvement any time soon.",
          "The Treasury's summer economic forecast warned of a rise in underlying inflation by the end of the year.",
          "a bleak/gloomy forecast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge what is likely to happen in the future, based on information you have now:",
        "examples": [
          "forecast a drop/growth/rise in sth The company still forecasts a 2% growth in house prices next year.",
          "forecast profits/revenue/sales Analysts forecast profits of €8.8m this year.",
          "be forecast to be sth Operating profits are forecast to be below previous expectations at $3m.",
          "forecast that The Chancellor is forecasting that inflation will remain on target at 2.5% in each of the next three years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forecasts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future, especially in connection with a particular situation, or the expected weather conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "economic forecast There will be some good news in today's economic forecast.",
          "weather forecast The weather forecast said it was going to rain later today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say what you expect to happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "They forecast a large drop in unemployment over the next two years.",
          "be forecast for Snow has been forecast for tonight.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Oil prices are forecast to increase by less than two percent this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement of what is likely to happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The forecast is heavy rain for tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future, based on information you have now:",
        "examples": [
          "give/make/provide a forecast on sth He refused to give a forecast on when 365 is likely to make money for shareholders.",
          "cut/downgrade/reduce a forecast The CBI also cut its growth forecast for the economy next year from 2.7% to 2.4%.",
          "meet a forecast The company hopes to meet its forecast of 4% growth this year.",
          "a budget/deficit/profit/revenue forecast As for housing and jobs, the budget forecast predicts little improvement any time soon.",
          "The Treasury's summer economic forecast warned of a rise in underlying inflation by the end of the year.",
          "a bleak/gloomy forecast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge what is likely to happen in the future, based on information you have now:",
        "examples": [
          "forecast a drop/growth/rise in sth The company still forecasts a 2% growth in house prices next year.",
          "forecast profits/revenue/sales Analysts forecast profits of €8.8m this year.",
          "be forecast to be sth Operating profits are forecast to be below previous expectations at $3m.",
          "forecast that The Chancellor is forecasting that inflation will remain on target at 2.5% in each of the next three years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foreclose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of banks) to take back property that was bought with borrowed money because the money was not being paid back as formally agreed:",
        "examples": [
          "foreclose on The bank is threatening to foreclose on the family's house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from being considered as a possibility in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The leader's aggressive stance seems to have foreclosed any chance of diplomatic compromise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of banks) to take control of the property of owners because they did not pay back the bank’s money borrowed to pay for it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company, especially a bank, forecloses, it takes back property that was bought with borrowed money because the money was not being paid back as agreed:",
        "examples": [
          "Without written proof of defaults on payments, the bank has no right to foreclose.",
          "foreclose on a home/loan/property The building society will foreclose on a loan if the payment is four to five months late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from being considered as a possibility in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "foreclose competition/a market/options There was evidence of suspected market sharing agreements aimed at foreclosing competition and preventing access to the market.",
          "be foreclosed from (doing) sth EC operators are foreclosed from bidding in Massachusetts on non-trade grounds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foreclosed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of banks) to take back property that was bought with borrowed money because the money was not being paid back as formally agreed:",
        "examples": [
          "foreclose on The bank is threatening to foreclose on the family's house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from being considered as a possibility in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The leader's aggressive stance seems to have foreclosed any chance of diplomatic compromise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foreclosure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of taking back property that was bought with borrowed money because the money was not being paid back as formally agreed, or an example of this:",
        "examples": [
          "She is another homeowner facing foreclosure.",
          "His firm handles about 3,000 mortgage foreclosures a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking back property that was bought with borrowed money because the money was not being paid back as agreed:",
        "examples": [
          "There are concerns about the current housing market, where prices are falling and foreclosures are rising.",
          "go into/enter/face foreclosure When a number of homes go into foreclosure, neighborhood home values take a heavy hit.",
          "home/mortgage foreclosures",
          "a foreclosure filing/notice/suit",
          "a foreclosure auction/sale"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foreclosures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of taking back property that was bought with borrowed money because the money was not being paid back as formally agreed, or an example of this:",
        "examples": [
          "She is another homeowner facing foreclosure.",
          "His firm handles about 3,000 mortgage foreclosures a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking back property that was bought with borrowed money because the money was not being paid back as agreed:",
        "examples": [
          "There are concerns about the current housing market, where prices are falling and foreclosures are rising.",
          "go into/enter/face foreclosure When a number of homes go into foreclosure, neighborhood home values take a heavy hit.",
          "home/mortgage foreclosures",
          "a foreclosure filing/notice/suit",
          "a foreclosure auction/sale"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forefathers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "members of a family, national, or religious group who lived in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Mario is spending the summer in Italy, the land of his forefathers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forefront": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the most noticeable or important position:",
        "examples": [
          "in the forefront of She was one of the politicians in the forefront of the campaign to free the prisoners.",
          "at the forefront of His team is at the forefront of scientific research into vaccines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important or leading position:",
        "examples": [
          "She was in the forefront on many social issues of her day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most noticeable or important position in a particular market, activity, or group:",
        "examples": [
          "at/in the forefront of (doing) sth The company is at the forefront of developing new technology to address CO2 emissions.",
          "come/move to the forefront UK technology companies are only now coming to the forefront.",
          "bring sth/push sth to the forefront Who brought this overbilling to the forefront?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forego": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "foregone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "forehead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the flat part of the face, above the eyes and below the hair:",
        "examples": [
          "high forehead She's got a high forehead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flat part of the face, above the eyes and below the hair",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "foreign": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging or connected to a country that is not your own:",
        "examples": [
          "Spain was the first foreign country she had visited.",
          "foreign languages",
          "His work provided him with the opportunity for a lot of foreign travel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something can be described as foreign to a particular person if they do not know about it or it is not within their experience:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole concept of democracy, she claimed, was utterly foreign to the present government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A foreign object or substance has entered something else, possibly by accident, and does not belong there:",
        "examples": [
          "a foreign object/substance",
          "foreign matter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or connected to a country that is not your own or is not the one you are in:",
        "examples": [
          "a foreign country",
          "a foreign language"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or from a country that is not your own:",
        "examples": [
          "a foreign brand/company/firm The company represents some foreign brands as their agents or distributors.",
          "foreign capital/debt/investment The country needs to attract foreign investment into manufacturing.",
          "foreign competition/markets/trade"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foreigner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who comes from another country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who comes from another country",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "foreigners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who comes from another country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who comes from another country",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "foreman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a skilled person with experience who is in charge of and watches over a group of workers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a law court, one member of the jury who is chosen to be in charge of their discussions and to speak officially for them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a skilled person who is in charge of a group of workers:",
        "examples": [
          "After four years on the job, he was promoted to foreman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law In a court of law, the foreman on the jury is the person who is in charge of and speaks for the jury.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone in charge of a group of workers:",
        "examples": [
          "a construction/factory/mine foreman The mine foreman was responsible for conducting a pre-shift examination of the mine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a court of law, a member of the jury who is chosen to be in charge of the jury's discussions and to speak officially for them:",
        "examples": [
          "The jury foreman read the verdict - reached Friday after 15 hours of deliberation - in a Macomb County courtroom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foremost": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "most important or best; leading:",
        "examples": [
          "This is one of the country's foremost arts centres.",
          "She's one of the foremost experts on child psychology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "best known or most important:",
        "examples": [
          "He was one of the foremost actors of his day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forensic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "related to scientific methods of solving crimes, involving examining the objects or substances that are involved in the crime:",
        "examples": [
          "forensic evidence/medicine/science",
          "Forensic examination revealed a large quantity of poison in the dead man's stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using the methods of science to provide information about a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "forensic medicine"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forensics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "scientific methods of solving crimes, that involve examining objects or substances related to a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Using cutting-edge forensics, they can analyze material samples for traces of suspicious chemicals.",
          "a forensics expert"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "objects or substances related to a crime, that are scientifically examined to help find out who committed it and how:",
        "examples": [
          "The forensics clearly pointed to his guilt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foreplay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sexual activity such as kissing and touching that people do before they have sex",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "foresaw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "foresee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to know about something before it happens:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't foresee any difficulties so long as we keep within budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to realize or understand something in advance or before it happens:",
        "examples": [
          "He foresaw the need for cars that would be less polluting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foreseeable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A foreseeable event or situation is one that can be known about or guessed before it happens.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "as far into the future as you can imagine or plan for:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll be living here for the foreseeable future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be understood in advance:",
        "examples": [
          "Unfortunately, he was likely to remain in power for the foreseeable future (= for a long time, beyond which no one could say what would happen)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foreseen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "foreshadowing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the use of details, description, and mood that will take on more meaning later in a written work",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "foresight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to judge correctly what is going to happen in the future and plan your actions based on this knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "have the foresight She'd had the foresight to sell her apartment just before the housing market collapsed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to judge correctly what is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She had the foresight to sell her house just before prices came down."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foreskin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the loose skin that covers the end of the penis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the loose skin that covers the end of the penis (= male sex organ)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "forest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large area of land covered with trees and plants, usually larger than a wood, or the trees and plants themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "the Black Forest",
          "in the forest The children got lost in the forest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area full of trees, usually wild:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We camped out in a clearing in the forest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forester": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of taking care of a forest",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "forests": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large area of land covered with trees and plants, usually larger than a wood, or the trees and plants themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "the Black Forest",
          "in the forest The children got lost in the forest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area full of trees, usually wild:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We camped out in a clearing in the forest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foretell": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say what is going to happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] He was a 16th-century prophet who foretold how the world would end."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foretold": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "forever": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "for all time:",
        "examples": [
          "I like the house but I don't imagine I'll live there forever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for an extremely long time or too much time:",
        "examples": [
          "take forever We'd better walk a bit quicker - it's going to take forever if we go at this pace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very often:",
        "examples": [
          "She's forever telling him she's going to leave him but she never actually does."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening for all time in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "forever home Today, more than 500,000 US children wait in foster care for a forever home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for all time, without end:",
        "examples": [
          "Nobody lives forever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Forever can also mean always or frequently:",
        "examples": [
          "She was forever late for appointments.",
          "He was forever saying that he’d pay me back, but he never did."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forfeit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to lose the right to do or have something because you have broken a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "If you cancel now, you forfeit your deposit.",
          "These people have forfeited the right to live in society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to play a sports game or part of a game, or to let the other side win:",
        "examples": [
          "England's players forfeited the match because of safety concerns.",
          "She developed her skill by wrestling boys, though some forfeited rather than face losing to a girl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you have lost the right to do or have because you have broken a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "The team might have avoided the forfeits if it had handled the situation differently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of losing the right to do or have something because you have broken a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "by forfeit The home team could end up winning by forfeit (= because another team broke a rule)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give up something, especially in a game:",
        "examples": [
          "If you lose, you'll have to pay a forfeit. What will you give up?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "taken away from someone as a punishment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give up or lose something because you cannot do something that the rules or the law says you must do:",
        "examples": [
          "She had to forfeit the tennis match after she fell and hurt her wrist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose the right to have or do something because you have not obeyed a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "Over several years, the district forfeited $51 million by failing to spend the money within the deadlines set by the government.",
          "forfeit a claim/right (to sth/to do sth) She forfeited her right to benefits because she did not notify the authorities of her change in circumstances.",
          "forfeit sth to sb/sth Illegally shipped cigarettes will be seized and forfeited to the state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to give away the right to have or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "A culture of long hours and time forfeited in favour of money is now becoming routine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you lose the right to have or do because you have failed to obey a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "Schools and their employees found in violation of the policy are subject to penalties, including fines or forfeits."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forfeited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose the right to do or have something because you have broken a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "If you cancel now, you forfeit your deposit.",
          "These people have forfeited the right to live in society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to play a sports game or part of a game, or to let the other side win:",
        "examples": [
          "England's players forfeited the match because of safety concerns.",
          "She developed her skill by wrestling boys, though some forfeited rather than face losing to a girl."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forgave": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of forgive",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "forge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "a forged passport",
          "a forged signature",
          "A number of forged works of art have been sold as genuine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or produce something, especially with some difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "forge a bond The accident forged a close bond between the two families.",
          "She forged a new career for herself as a singer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly and quickly move forward:",
        "examples": [
          "forge ahead Just 100 metres from the finishing line Jackson forged ahead.",
          "She forged through the snow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make things out of metal by heating it until it is soft and then bending and hitting it with a hammer to create the right shape:",
        "examples": [
          "He taught them to forge iron swords and spears.",
          "A spade with a forged blade is best."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a working area with a fire for heating metal until it is soft enough to be beaten into different shapes:",
        "examples": [
          "a blacksmith's forge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accused of forging his father’s signature on the check."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or produce, esp. with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Baker had worked for months to forge a peace plan that both sides could accept."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward in a determined way although progress is difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "She forged ahead with her plans to stage a protest in Washington."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a working area with a fire for heating metal until it is soft enough to be beaten into different shapes:",
        "examples": [
          "a blacksmith’s forge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to illegally copy something in order to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "forge a contract/document/signature Tax fraud involving forging documents and making false statements is a criminal offence.",
          "He admitted he had forged the signature of the lawyer on the check."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an effort to develop a successful relationship with a person, organization, or country:",
        "examples": [
          "forge a relationship/a bond/an alliance The company is forging partnerships with a number of local companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an agreement with a person, organization, or country:",
        "examples": [
          "forge an agreement/a compromise/a consensus Lawmakers are debating how to finally forge a compromise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "a forged passport",
          "a forged signature",
          "A number of forged works of art have been sold as genuine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or produce something, especially with some difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "forge a bond The accident forged a close bond between the two families.",
          "She forged a new career for herself as a singer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly and quickly move forward:",
        "examples": [
          "forge ahead Just 100 metres from the finishing line Jackson forged ahead.",
          "She forged through the snow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make things out of metal by heating it until it is soft and then bending and hitting it with a hammer to create the right shape:",
        "examples": [
          "He taught them to forge iron swords and spears.",
          "A spade with a forged blade is best."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes forged copies:",
        "examples": [
          "an art forger"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes an illegal copy of something in order to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the forger of a painting sold as a Rembrandt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forgery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an illegal copy of a document, painting, etc. or the crime of making such illegal copies:",
        "examples": [
          "These banknotes are forgeries.",
          "He increased his income by forgery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal copy of a document, painting, etc., or the crime of making such copies:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] These twenty-dollar bills are forgeries.",
          "[ U ] He was convicted of forgery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a copy of a document, signature, painting, etc. that has been made illegally in order to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "As recommended, he called the bank to confirm that the bankers' draft was not a forgery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of illegally copying something in order to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He is facing charges of grand theft by embezzlement and forgery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "a forged passport",
          "a forged signature",
          "A number of forged works of art have been sold as genuine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or produce something, especially with some difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "forge a bond The accident forged a close bond between the two families.",
          "She forged a new career for herself as a singer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly and quickly move forward:",
        "examples": [
          "forge ahead Just 100 metres from the finishing line Jackson forged ahead.",
          "She forged through the snow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make things out of metal by heating it until it is soft and then bending and hitting it with a hammer to create the right shape:",
        "examples": [
          "He taught them to forge iron swords and spears.",
          "A spade with a forged blade is best."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a working area with a fire for heating metal until it is soft enough to be beaten into different shapes:",
        "examples": [
          "a blacksmith's forge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accused of forging his father’s signature on the check."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or produce, esp. with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Baker had worked for months to forge a peace plan that both sides could accept."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward in a determined way although progress is difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "She forged ahead with her plans to stage a protest in Washington."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a working area with a fire for heating metal until it is soft enough to be beaten into different shapes:",
        "examples": [
          "a blacksmith’s forge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to illegally copy something in order to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "forge a contract/document/signature Tax fraud involving forging documents and making false statements is a criminal offence.",
          "He admitted he had forged the signature of the lawyer on the check."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an effort to develop a successful relationship with a person, organization, or country:",
        "examples": [
          "forge a relationship/a bond/an alliance The company is forging partnerships with a number of local companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an agreement with a person, organization, or country:",
        "examples": [
          "forge an agreement/a compromise/a consensus Lawmakers are debating how to finally forge a compromise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forgets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be unable to remember a fact, something that happened, or how to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sorry, I've forgotten your name.",
          "Let me write down that date before I forget it.",
          "forget about I completely forgot about Jenny's party.",
          "[ + (that) ] We had forgotten (that) she doesn't come on Thursdays.",
          "I'm sorry, I was forgetting (= I had forgotten) you would be away in August.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She would never forget seeing the Himalayas for the first time.",
          "[ + question word ] I've forgotten what you do next/how to do it.",
          "forget a face I never forget a face (= I'm good at remembering people)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including:",
        "examples": [
          "This is where we keep all the books, not forgetting the magazines and newspapers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not remember to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to lock the door.",
          "Dad's always forgetting (to take) his pills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not bring something with you because you did not remember it:",
        "examples": [
          "I forgot my keys.",
          "non-standard I forgot (= left) my wallet at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop thinking about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He tried to forget her.",
          "forget about It seemed unlikely that the debt would ever be paid off so we just forgot about it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a socially unacceptable way because you have lost control of your emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "He was so angry he forgot himself and swore loudly.",
          "I do apologize - I forgot myself!",
          "I simply forgot myself for a moment - blame it on the wine.",
          "In all the excitement, I forgot myself and threw my arms around him.",
          "In his enthusiasm he was apt to forget himself, and he frequently had to apologize later.",
          "John, forgetting himself, suddenly burst into song."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be unable to remember; fail to remember:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] You’d better not forget your mother’s birthday.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] She forgot (that) she had a dental appointment.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Don’t forget to lock the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To forget (about) is to stop thinking about someone or something, or to stop thinking about doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I wish I could forget him but I can’t.",
          "[ I ] I’m afraid we’ll have to forget about going to the beach – it’s raining."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forgetting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be unable to remember a fact, something that happened, or how to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sorry, I've forgotten your name.",
          "Let me write down that date before I forget it.",
          "forget about I completely forgot about Jenny's party.",
          "[ + (that) ] We had forgotten (that) she doesn't come on Thursdays.",
          "I'm sorry, I was forgetting (= I had forgotten) you would be away in August.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She would never forget seeing the Himalayas for the first time.",
          "[ + question word ] I've forgotten what you do next/how to do it.",
          "forget a face I never forget a face (= I'm good at remembering people)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including:",
        "examples": [
          "This is where we keep all the books, not forgetting the magazines and newspapers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not remember to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to lock the door.",
          "Dad's always forgetting (to take) his pills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not bring something with you because you did not remember it:",
        "examples": [
          "I forgot my keys.",
          "non-standard I forgot (= left) my wallet at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop thinking about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He tried to forget her.",
          "forget about It seemed unlikely that the debt would ever be paid off so we just forgot about it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a socially unacceptable way because you have lost control of your emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "He was so angry he forgot himself and swore loudly.",
          "I do apologize - I forgot myself!",
          "I simply forgot myself for a moment - blame it on the wine.",
          "In all the excitement, I forgot myself and threw my arms around him.",
          "In his enthusiasm he was apt to forget himself, and he frequently had to apologize later.",
          "John, forgetting himself, suddenly burst into song."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be unable to remember; fail to remember:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] You’d better not forget your mother’s birthday.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] She forgot (that) she had a dental appointment.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Don’t forget to lock the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To forget (about) is to stop thinking about someone or something, or to stop thinking about doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I wish I could forget him but I can’t.",
          "[ I ] I’m afraid we’ll have to forget about going to the beach – it’s raining."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "a forged passport",
          "a forged signature",
          "A number of forged works of art have been sold as genuine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or produce something, especially with some difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "forge a bond The accident forged a close bond between the two families.",
          "She forged a new career for herself as a singer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly and quickly move forward:",
        "examples": [
          "forge ahead Just 100 metres from the finishing line Jackson forged ahead.",
          "She forged through the snow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make things out of metal by heating it until it is soft and then bending and hitting it with a hammer to create the right shape:",
        "examples": [
          "He taught them to forge iron swords and spears.",
          "A spade with a forged blade is best."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forgive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop blaming or being angry with someone for something that person has done, or not punish them for something:",
        "examples": [
          "forgive someone for something/doing something I don't think she's ever quite forgiven me for getting her name wrong that time.",
          "I'd never forgive myself if anything happened to the kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely stop blaming or being angry with someone for something they have done, and to stop thinking about it:",
        "examples": [
          "A quarrel is only over when both sides can forgive and forget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before you ask or say something that might seem rude:",
        "examples": [
          "Forgive me for asking, but how much did you pay for your bag?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that money does not have to be paid back:",
        "examples": [
          "The new program would forgive state loans to new graduates who teach in Nebraska."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop being angry with someone who has done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "She apologized and he forgave her.",
          "I can’t forgive someone who has treated me so badly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to not have to pay a debt:",
        "examples": [
          "Japan agreed to forgive up to 100% of the debts owed to it by the world's poorest countries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forgiven": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop blaming or being angry with someone for something that person has done, or not punish them for something:",
        "examples": [
          "forgive someone for something/doing something I don't think she's ever quite forgiven me for getting her name wrong that time.",
          "I'd never forgive myself if anything happened to the kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely stop blaming or being angry with someone for something they have done, and to stop thinking about it:",
        "examples": [
          "A quarrel is only over when both sides can forgive and forget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before you ask or say something that might seem rude:",
        "examples": [
          "Forgive me for asking, but how much did you pay for your bag?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that money does not have to be paid back:",
        "examples": [
          "The new program would forgive state loans to new graduates who teach in Nebraska."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop being angry with someone who has done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "She apologized and he forgave her.",
          "I can’t forgive someone who has treated me so badly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to not have to pay a debt:",
        "examples": [
          "Japan agreed to forgive up to 100% of the debts owed to it by the world's poorest countries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forgiveness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of forgiving or the willingness to forgive:",
        "examples": [
          "to ask for/beg forgiveness"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forgives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop blaming or being angry with someone for something that person has done, or not punish them for something:",
        "examples": [
          "forgive someone for something/doing something I don't think she's ever quite forgiven me for getting her name wrong that time.",
          "I'd never forgive myself if anything happened to the kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely stop blaming or being angry with someone for something they have done, and to stop thinking about it:",
        "examples": [
          "A quarrel is only over when both sides can forgive and forget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before you ask or say something that might seem rude:",
        "examples": [
          "Forgive me for asking, but how much did you pay for your bag?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that money does not have to be paid back:",
        "examples": [
          "The new program would forgive state loans to new graduates who teach in Nebraska."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop being angry with someone who has done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "She apologized and he forgave her.",
          "I can’t forgive someone who has treated me so badly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to not have to pay a debt:",
        "examples": [
          "Japan agreed to forgive up to 100% of the debts owed to it by the world's poorest countries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forgiving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "willing to forgive:",
        "examples": [
          "She's very forgiving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is forgiving allows you to make mistakes or allows for your weaknesses:",
        "examples": [
          "They flew back to a cooler and more forgiving climate.",
          "This material is very forgiving and easy to sew."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forgo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not have or do something enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "forgo the pleasure of I shall have to forgo the pleasure of seeing you this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give up or do without:",
        "examples": [
          "She decided to forgo flowers at the funeral and asked people to send money to a charity instead."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forgot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be unable to remember a fact, something that happened, or how to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sorry, I've forgotten your name.",
          "Let me write down that date before I forget it.",
          "forget about I completely forgot about Jenny's party.",
          "[ + (that) ] We had forgotten (that) she doesn't come on Thursdays.",
          "I'm sorry, I was forgetting (= I had forgotten) you would be away in August.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She would never forget seeing the Himalayas for the first time.",
          "[ + question word ] I've forgotten what you do next/how to do it.",
          "forget a face I never forget a face (= I'm good at remembering people)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including:",
        "examples": [
          "This is where we keep all the books, not forgetting the magazines and newspapers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not remember to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to lock the door.",
          "Dad's always forgetting (to take) his pills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not bring something with you because you did not remember it:",
        "examples": [
          "I forgot my keys.",
          "non-standard I forgot (= left) my wallet at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop thinking about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He tried to forget her.",
          "forget about It seemed unlikely that the debt would ever be paid off so we just forgot about it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a socially unacceptable way because you have lost control of your emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "He was so angry he forgot himself and swore loudly.",
          "I do apologize - I forgot myself!",
          "I simply forgot myself for a moment - blame it on the wine.",
          "In all the excitement, I forgot myself and threw my arms around him.",
          "In his enthusiasm he was apt to forget himself, and he frequently had to apologize later.",
          "John, forgetting himself, suddenly burst into song."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be unable to remember; fail to remember:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] You’d better not forget your mother’s birthday.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] She forgot (that) she had a dental appointment.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Don’t forget to lock the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To forget (about) is to stop thinking about someone or something, or to stop thinking about doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I wish I could forget him but I can’t.",
          "[ I ] I’m afraid we’ll have to forget about going to the beach – it’s raining."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forgotten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be unable to remember a fact, something that happened, or how to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sorry, I've forgotten your name.",
          "Let me write down that date before I forget it.",
          "forget about I completely forgot about Jenny's party.",
          "[ + (that) ] We had forgotten (that) she doesn't come on Thursdays.",
          "I'm sorry, I was forgetting (= I had forgotten) you would be away in August.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She would never forget seeing the Himalayas for the first time.",
          "[ + question word ] I've forgotten what you do next/how to do it.",
          "forget a face I never forget a face (= I'm good at remembering people)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including:",
        "examples": [
          "This is where we keep all the books, not forgetting the magazines and newspapers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not remember to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to lock the door.",
          "Dad's always forgetting (to take) his pills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not bring something with you because you did not remember it:",
        "examples": [
          "I forgot my keys.",
          "non-standard I forgot (= left) my wallet at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop thinking about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He tried to forget her.",
          "forget about It seemed unlikely that the debt would ever be paid off so we just forgot about it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a socially unacceptable way because you have lost control of your emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "He was so angry he forgot himself and swore loudly.",
          "I do apologize - I forgot myself!",
          "I simply forgot myself for a moment - blame it on the wine.",
          "In all the excitement, I forgot myself and threw my arms around him.",
          "In his enthusiasm he was apt to forget himself, and he frequently had to apologize later.",
          "John, forgetting himself, suddenly burst into song."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be unable to remember; fail to remember:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] You’d better not forget your mother’s birthday.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] She forgot (that) she had a dental appointment.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Don’t forget to lock the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To forget (about) is to stop thinking about someone or something, or to stop thinking about doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I wish I could forget him but I can’t.",
          "[ I ] I’m afraid we’ll have to forget about going to the beach – it’s raining."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fork": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small object with three or four points and a handle, that you use to pick up food and eat with:",
        "examples": [
          "knife and fork She brought an extra plate, and knife and fork to the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a long handle and three or four points, used for digging and breaking soil into pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "garden fork Using a garden fork, she dug a hole two foot deep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where a road, river, etc. divides into two parts, or either of those two parts:",
        "examples": [
          "fork in the road When you reach a fork in the road turn right.",
          "Take the left-hand fork."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a road or river forks, it divides into two parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel is near where the road forks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn in one of two different directions:",
        "examples": [
          "fork left Fork left where the road divides.",
          "fork right After 5 minutes the path forks right for the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or dig something with a fork",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common tool used in eating that usually has three or four stiff metal points attached to a handle:",
        "examples": [
          "The knives and forks go in the middle drawer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where a single thing divides into two or more parts, or one of the parts:",
        "examples": [
          "a fork in the road"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide into two or more parts:",
        "examples": [
          "You’ll come to our house just before the road forks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with one end divided into two parts:",
        "examples": [
          "a forked tail",
          "a snake's forked tongue",
          "a forked tree branch",
          "forked lightning"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a road or river forks, it divides into two parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel is near where the road forks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn in one of two different directions:",
        "examples": [
          "fork left Fork left where the road divides.",
          "fork right After 5 minutes the path forks right for the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or dig something with a fork",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "forklift": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with two bars in the front for moving and lifting heavy goods",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small vehicle with two metal bars fixed on the front, used for lifting and carrying piles of goods:",
        "examples": [
          "He put himself through college by operating a forklift at night.",
          "He has a job as a forklift truck driver."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small object with three or four points and a handle, that you use to pick up food and eat with:",
        "examples": [
          "knife and fork She brought an extra plate, and knife and fork to the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a long handle and three or four points, used for digging and breaking soil into pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "garden fork Using a garden fork, she dug a hole two foot deep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where a road, river, etc. divides into two parts, or either of those two parts:",
        "examples": [
          "fork in the road When you reach a fork in the road turn right.",
          "Take the left-hand fork."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a road or river forks, it divides into two parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel is near where the road forks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn in one of two different directions:",
        "examples": [
          "fork left Fork left where the road divides.",
          "fork right After 5 minutes the path forks right for the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or dig something with a fork",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common tool used in eating that usually has three or four stiff metal points attached to a handle:",
        "examples": [
          "The knives and forks go in the middle drawer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where a single thing divides into two or more parts, or one of the parts:",
        "examples": [
          "a fork in the road"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide into two or more parts:",
        "examples": [
          "You’ll come to our house just before the road forks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forlorn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "alone and unhappy; left alone and not cared for:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked a forlorn figure standing at the bus stop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A forlorn place feels empty and sad:",
        "examples": [
          "This forlorn industrial town has very high unemployment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very unlikely to be achieved or to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "forlorn hope Their only hope now is that the outside world will intervene but it is an increasingly forlorn hope.",
          "forlorn attempt She appeared on daytime TV in a forlorn attempt to persuade the public of her innocence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "looking or feeling alone and sad because you need help but do not expect to get it:",
        "examples": [
          "As I left little Bobby on his first day of school, he gave me such a forlorn look."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "form": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to begin to exist or to make something begin to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "A crowd formed around the accident.",
          "A solution began to form in her mind.",
          "form an impression I formed the impression (= the way she behaved suggested to me) that she didn't really want to come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something into a particular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "form something into something She formed the clay into a small bowl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or be something:",
        "examples": [
          "The lorries formed a barricade across the road.",
          "Together they would form the next government.",
          "This information formed the basis of the report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If separate things form, they come together to make a whole:",
        "examples": [
          "The children formed into lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a paper or set of papers printed with spaces in which answers to questions can be written or information can be recorded in an organized way:",
        "examples": [
          "entry form Children are being asked to send in their entry forms (= documents used to enter a competition) by next week.",
          "application form You can get an application form for the dog licence on the website.",
          "fill in a form Please fill in the form with black ink.",
          "fill out a form They gave him a long form to fill out.",
          "complete a form When you have completed the form, hand it in at the desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of something:",
        "examples": [
          "form of Swimming is the best form of exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shape or appearance of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I could just about make out his sleeping form on the bed.",
          "The moon highlighted the shadowy forms of the hills.",
          "in the form of The lawn was laid out in the form of the figure eight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually be seen or gradually develop:",
        "examples": [
          "Trees and hedges started to take form as the fog cleared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A competitor's form is their ability to be successful over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Both horses have shown good form over the last season.",
          "After a bad year, she has regained her form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be feeling or performing well:",
        "examples": [
          "Paul was on good form at the wedding and kept everyone entertained."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one part of a verb or other word that has a special use or meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "The continuous form of \"stand\" is \"standing\".",
          "\"Stood\" is the irregular past tense form of \"stand\".",
          "\"Hers\" is the possessive form of \"her\".",
          "\"Isn't\" is the short form of \"is not\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, a class of school children or a group of classes of children of a similar age",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "Was that bad form then, leaving so early?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin seat, usually without a back",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come together and make a particular order or shape:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] A crowd formed to watch the fire.",
          "[ T ] Please form a single line.",
          "[ T ] The geese flying overhead formed a V-shaped pattern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to have:",
        "examples": [
          "I formed the opinion that I was not really welcome there any more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin something, esp. organizing people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "We formed a community group to help people who are sick or disabled.",
          "They formed a new publishing company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type or kind of something, or the particular way in which something exists:",
        "examples": [
          "I was always more interested in poetry than in other forms of literature.",
          "She has a mild form of the flu and should be OK in a few days.",
          "The medicine comes in the form of a liquid or pills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shape or appearance of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The stadium was in the form of a circle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something, usually paper, that has spaces marked where you fill in information:",
        "examples": [
          "Fill out an application form and we will let you know if a job opens up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the organization, shape, and structure of a written work",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Form in a work of art or piece of music is the design or arrangement of it that it shares with other works of the same type",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which someone does something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was in great form and won the golf tournament by 7 strokes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document printed with spaces in which to write answers or information:",
        "examples": [
          "fill in/out a form You will need to fill in form FW 20, available from your Social Security office.",
          "You will be required to sign several forms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a company, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "form a business/company/firm They joined together to form their own garment company.",
          "form a committee/agency/task force The council President formed the committee when the number of complaints jumped from around 50 per month to nearly 1,200."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop a successful relationship with a person, organization, or country, especially for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "form a coalition/partnership/alliance A regional Latino business coalition was formed to seek ways to fight the measures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "formal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "public or official:",
        "examples": [
          "formal procedures",
          "a formal announcement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in appearance or by name only:",
        "examples": [
          "I am the formal leader of the project but the everyday management is in the hands of my assistant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Formal language, clothes, and behaviour are suitable for serious or official occasions:",
        "examples": [
          "a formal dinner party"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Formal education or training is received in a school or college:",
        "examples": [
          "formal education Tom had little formal education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A formal garden is carefully designed and kept according to a plan, and it is not allowed to grow naturally.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dance at which women wear fashionable, expensive dresses and men wear tuxedos or similar clothes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "using an agreed and often official or traditional way of doing things:",
        "examples": [
          "There are formal procedures for applying to become a US citizen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a social occasion is formal, you wear traditional or very good clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a formal affair, and men were supposed to wear dark suits or tuxedos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Formal language is the language used esp. in writing in situations that are official and which is often more difficult than the language used in ordinary conversation.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Formal education/training is the learning of a subject or skill from courses in a school:",
        "examples": [
          "His formal education ended at the sixth grade, but he became a millionaire at the age of thirty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dance at which women wear fashionable, expensive dresses and men wear tuxedos or similar clothes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "stated or agreed in writing:",
        "examples": [
          "a formal agreement/contract/offer They are required to make a binding formal offer and then publish an offer document within 28 days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done publicly or officially:",
        "examples": [
          "a formal announcement/discussion/investigation The two companies began formal discussions to renegotiate the $2.8 billion power project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe clothing that is suitable for important or official occasions:",
        "examples": [
          "Please note that formal dress is not required at the dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe education or training that is received in a school or college:",
        "examples": [
          "Lacking formal education, he worked as a sharecropper and journeyman laborer to support his family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe businesses that are officially recognized, pay taxes, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "In Mexico small and medium-sized enterprises generate six out of ten jobs in the formal sector."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "formaldehyde": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical (formula CH2O), used in industry and for preserving dead bodies and body parts :",
        "examples": [
          "We dissected fish that had been preserved in formaldehyde."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "formalities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that the law or an official process says must be done:",
        "examples": [
          "observe the formalities We'll have to observe the formalities (= do what is expected).",
          "They, of course, adhered to the formalities required by corporate governance rules.",
          "She was escorted through the airport without going through immigration or customs formalities.",
          "They went through some brief formalities before going to the embassy.",
          "Intimidated by the courtroom formalities, she scarcely spoke.",
          "They had dispensed with the procedural formalities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "formality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that has to be done but has no real importance:",
        "examples": [
          "be just a formality You'll have to sign the visitors' book, but it's just a formality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that the law or an official process says must be done:",
        "examples": [
          "observe the formalities We'll have to observe the formalities (= do what is expected)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being suitable for serious or official occasions:",
        "examples": [
          "She found the formality of the occasion rather daunting.",
          "A note of formality in his voice alerted her to the fact that others were listening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something done because it follows the usual or accepted way of doing things, although it may not be important:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There were only a few legal formalities to be finished, and he would be free to leave the country.",
          "[ C ] It was just a mere formality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Formality is also formal behavior or appearance.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something official that must be done before something else can happen or be done:",
        "examples": [
          "It is essential to observe all the formalities when setting up a business.",
          "complete/go through the formalities (of sth) This should be a means of injecting share capital into a company without going through the formalities of a share issue.",
          "Approval of the documents is a legal formality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that must be done but that is unlikely to affect an agreement that has already been made:",
        "examples": [
          "little more than/only/merely a formality There are still some details to be sorted out, but I believe it's only a formality.",
          "Background checks often are a mere formality in the hiring process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "formal writing, behaviour, etc. that is suitable in important or official situations:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank says its business overdrafts are arranged with a minimum of formality and fuss."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "formally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The deal will be formally announced on Tuesday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a serious and correct way:",
        "examples": [
          "He was formally dressed in a grey suit.",
          "The professor greeted us very formally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of garden design) in a way that is carefully designed and kept according to a plan",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an official way:",
        "examples": [
          "You will receive a letter formally confirming your appointment as professor of English."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "format": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pattern, plan, or arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting will have the usual format - introductory session, group work and then a time for reporting back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which information is arranged and stored on a computer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize or arrange text, especially on a computer, according to a chosen pattern",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare a computer disk for use with a particular type of computer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something is shown or arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "The two candidates could not agree on the format of the TV debate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you format a text or a disk on a computer, you organize it according to chosen patterns.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the size, design, materials, etc. used for a document, book, photo, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The report should provide clear and concise information in a format designed to communicate the information effectively.",
          "Documents must be submitted in paper format.",
          "audio/digital/electronic format Once the photos are in a digital format, they can be edited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the arrangement of information in a computer file:",
        "examples": [
          "The program supports all of the major image file formats.",
          "To view reports in PDF format, Adobe Acrobat Reader is required."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which an activity, event, etc. is arranged or presented:",
        "examples": [
          "Whatever form the conference takes next year, it is likely to be different to the format used this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare a computer disk for use in a particular type of computer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize the way text, pictures, etc. will appear, especially on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Here are some tips on how to format the document."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "formation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way something is naturally made or the way it has been arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "a rock formation",
          "cloud formations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the development of something into a particular thing or shape:",
        "examples": [
          "the formation of a crystal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Activities that are done in formation are done in a pattern by a number of people, vehicles, etc. moving together:",
        "examples": [
          "marching in close formation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement of a team's players on an American football or association football field:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a time for trying new formations and asking players to do slightly different things.",
          "a 4-4-2 formation",
          "The team was lined up in a punting formation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area of rock that has characteristics different from the land surrounding it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which something comes into existence or begins to have a particular order or shape:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They called for the formation of a committee to investigate corruption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A formation is the particular form that something has taken, or the things or people having this form:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] unusual cloud formations",
          "[ U ] The soldiers marched in formation (= in an orderly arrangement)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the development or creation of a company, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "His company has made excellent progress since its formation three years ago.",
          "The arts center is completing the formation of a search committee for a new chief executive officer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "formations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way something is naturally made or the way it has been arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "a rock formation",
          "cloud formations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the development of something into a particular thing or shape:",
        "examples": [
          "the formation of a crystal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Activities that are done in formation are done in a pattern by a number of people, vehicles, etc. moving together:",
        "examples": [
          "marching in close formation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement of a team's players on an American football or association football field:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a time for trying new formations and asking players to do slightly different things.",
          "a 4-4-2 formation",
          "The team was lined up in a punting formation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area of rock that has characteristics different from the land surrounding it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which something comes into existence or begins to have a particular order or shape:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They called for the formation of a committee to investigate corruption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A formation is the particular form that something has taken, or the things or people having this form:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] unusual cloud formations",
          "[ U ] The soldiers marched in formation (= in an orderly arrangement)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the development or creation of a company, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "His company has made excellent progress since its formation three years ago.",
          "The arts center is completing the formation of a search committee for a new chief executive officer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "formative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the time when someone or something is starting to develop in character, and having an important influence on how they develop:",
        "examples": [
          "formative years She spent her formative years in Africa.",
          "Those early years were very formative for me and helped to mould me into who I am today.",
          "formative influence His English teacher at school was a formative influence on him.",
          "a formative experience",
          "a formative period"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of tests, information, etc.) done or collected while a student is being taught about a subject in order to check their progress, rather than at the end of a year or unit of work:",
        "examples": [
          "Instead of or as well as an end-of-year exam, there is the option of giving students \"formative\" tests throughout the year, to let teachers know how students are doing so they can help those who need it.",
          "Carefully chosen formative data (teachers' perceptions, observations from classroom visits, student work samples, etc.) are key to systematically tracking progress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "developing and not yet completely formed:",
        "examples": [
          "the formative years of adolescence"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "formed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to exist or to make something begin to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "A crowd formed around the accident.",
          "A solution began to form in her mind.",
          "form an impression I formed the impression (= the way she behaved suggested to me) that she didn't really want to come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something into a particular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "form something into something She formed the clay into a small bowl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or be something:",
        "examples": [
          "The lorries formed a barricade across the road.",
          "Together they would form the next government.",
          "This information formed the basis of the report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If separate things form, they come together to make a whole:",
        "examples": [
          "The children formed into lines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "former": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "his former wife",
          "a former employer",
          "the former president of the United States",
          "The luxury apartments are in a former factory.",
          "former glory The painting was then restored to its former glory (= returned to its original good condition).",
          "former self It was a long time after the accident before he seemed like his former self (= behaved in the way he had before)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first of two people, things, or groups previously mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "Of the two suggestions, I prefer the former."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student of the stated class group:",
        "examples": [
          "sixth-formers (= students usually aged 16–18)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of an earlier time, but not now:",
        "examples": [
          "The former president lives on his ranch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first of two people, things, or groups previously mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "Of the two suggestions, I prefer the former."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that existed or happened in the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who had a particular position or job in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "former chairman/director/president He's a Washington-based health policy consultant and former insurance executive.",
          "former colleague/employee/employer She was under investigation for allegedly defrauding her former employer out of $600,000."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "formerly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "The European Union was formerly called the European Community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "before the present time or in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Formerly, he had gone regularly to Europe, but now he seldom traveled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Two companies formerly traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market began NYSE trading this week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "formidable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because that thing or person is large, powerful, or difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "a formidable obstacle/task",
          "a formidable adversary/enemy/opponent",
          "a formidable intellect",
          "disapproving the director and his formidable wife"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong and powerful, and therefore difficult to deal with if opposed to you:",
        "examples": [
          "There were formidable obstacles to reaching an early settlement of the dispute."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to exist or to make something begin to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "A crowd formed around the accident.",
          "A solution began to form in her mind.",
          "form an impression I formed the impression (= the way she behaved suggested to me) that she didn't really want to come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something into a particular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "form something into something She formed the clay into a small bowl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or be something:",
        "examples": [
          "The lorries formed a barricade across the road.",
          "Together they would form the next government.",
          "This information formed the basis of the report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If separate things form, they come together to make a whole:",
        "examples": [
          "The children formed into lines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to begin to exist or to make something begin to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "A crowd formed around the accident.",
          "A solution began to form in her mind.",
          "form an impression I formed the impression (= the way she behaved suggested to me) that she didn't really want to come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something into a particular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "form something into something She formed the clay into a small bowl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or be something:",
        "examples": [
          "The lorries formed a barricade across the road.",
          "Together they would form the next government.",
          "This information formed the basis of the report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If separate things form, they come together to make a whole:",
        "examples": [
          "The children formed into lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a paper or set of papers printed with spaces in which answers to questions can be written or information can be recorded in an organized way:",
        "examples": [
          "entry form Children are being asked to send in their entry forms (= documents used to enter a competition) by next week.",
          "application form You can get an application form for the dog licence on the website.",
          "fill in a form Please fill in the form with black ink.",
          "fill out a form They gave him a long form to fill out.",
          "complete a form When you have completed the form, hand it in at the desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of something:",
        "examples": [
          "form of Swimming is the best form of exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shape or appearance of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I could just about make out his sleeping form on the bed.",
          "The moon highlighted the shadowy forms of the hills.",
          "in the form of The lawn was laid out in the form of the figure eight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually be seen or gradually develop:",
        "examples": [
          "Trees and hedges started to take form as the fog cleared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A competitor's form is their ability to be successful over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Both horses have shown good form over the last season.",
          "After a bad year, she has regained her form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be feeling or performing well:",
        "examples": [
          "Paul was on good form at the wedding and kept everyone entertained."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one part of a verb or other word that has a special use or meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "The continuous form of \"stand\" is \"standing\".",
          "\"Stood\" is the irregular past tense form of \"stand\".",
          "\"Hers\" is the possessive form of \"her\".",
          "\"Isn't\" is the short form of \"is not\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, a class of school children or a group of classes of children of a similar age",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "Was that bad form then, leaving so early?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin seat, usually without a back",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come together and make a particular order or shape:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] A crowd formed to watch the fire.",
          "[ T ] Please form a single line.",
          "[ T ] The geese flying overhead formed a V-shaped pattern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to have:",
        "examples": [
          "I formed the opinion that I was not really welcome there any more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin something, esp. organizing people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "We formed a community group to help people who are sick or disabled.",
          "They formed a new publishing company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type or kind of something, or the particular way in which something exists:",
        "examples": [
          "I was always more interested in poetry than in other forms of literature.",
          "She has a mild form of the flu and should be OK in a few days.",
          "The medicine comes in the form of a liquid or pills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shape or appearance of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The stadium was in the form of a circle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something, usually paper, that has spaces marked where you fill in information:",
        "examples": [
          "Fill out an application form and we will let you know if a job opens up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the organization, shape, and structure of a written work",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Form in a work of art or piece of music is the design or arrangement of it that it shares with other works of the same type",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which someone does something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was in great form and won the golf tournament by 7 strokes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document printed with spaces in which to write answers or information:",
        "examples": [
          "fill in/out a form You will need to fill in form FW 20, available from your Social Security office.",
          "You will be required to sign several forms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a company, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "form a business/company/firm They joined together to form their own garment company.",
          "form a committee/agency/task force The council President formed the committee when the number of complaints jumped from around 50 per month to nearly 1,200."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop a successful relationship with a person, organization, or country, especially for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "form a coalition/partnership/alliance A regional Latino business coalition was formed to seek ways to fight the measures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "formula": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a standard or accepted way of doing or making something:",
        "examples": [
          "formula of We have changed the formula of the washing powder.",
          "formula for There's no magic formula for success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mathematical rule expressed in a set of numbers and letters:",
        "examples": [
          "formula for He developed a formula for calculating the area of a triangle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of letters and symbols that show what substances make up a particular chemical element or compound:",
        "examples": [
          "chemical formula We had to learn chemical formulas at school, but I can only remember H2O for water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of milk, usually cow's milk that has been given special treatment, that can be given to babies instead of milk from their mother",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(usually followed by a number) used to refer to or relating to a particular type of extremely fast and powerful racing car, or the competitions in which these cars race:",
        "examples": [
          "As an indication of Monterey's rising reputation as a centre for sports, the new A1 Formula racing cars competed there earlier this year.",
          "In Formula One, the car can make a difference in a way that a driver cannot.",
          "He lost his life in an accident during a Formula Two race at Germany's Hockenheim circuit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the exact chemical parts that a mixture consists of:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The company announced that it was changing its soft-drink formula to make it sweeter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Formula is a liquid food mixture that is fed to babies instead of mother’s milk.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A formula is also any plan or method for doing something well:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually sing ] The formula for success in business, he said, is a willingness to take risks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A formula is an equation (= set of numbers and letters representing two equal amounts) that shows how one amount depends on one or more other amounts.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a standard or accepted way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "a formula for sth/for doing sth Tandy had a simple formula for locating his stores: Put them where the customers are.",
          "funding/pricing formula The unions fought off another attempt to scrap the current pension formula.",
          "The combination of convenience stores and online shops has proven to be a winning formula for the company.",
          "I'm afraid there is no magic formula."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the substances used to make something:",
        "examples": [
          "The formula consists largely of sugar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "formulas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a standard or accepted way of doing or making something:",
        "examples": [
          "formula of We have changed the formula of the washing powder.",
          "formula for There's no magic formula for success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mathematical rule expressed in a set of numbers and letters:",
        "examples": [
          "formula for He developed a formula for calculating the area of a triangle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of letters and symbols that show what substances make up a particular chemical element or compound:",
        "examples": [
          "chemical formula We had to learn chemical formulas at school, but I can only remember H2O for water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of milk, usually cow's milk that has been given special treatment, that can be given to babies instead of milk from their mother",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(usually followed by a number) used to refer to or relating to a particular type of extremely fast and powerful racing car, or the competitions in which these cars race:",
        "examples": [
          "As an indication of Monterey's rising reputation as a centre for sports, the new A1 Formula racing cars competed there earlier this year.",
          "In Formula One, the car can make a difference in a way that a driver cannot.",
          "He lost his life in an accident during a Formula Two race at Germany's Hockenheim circuit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the exact chemical parts that a mixture consists of:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The company announced that it was changing its soft-drink formula to make it sweeter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Formula is a liquid food mixture that is fed to babies instead of mother’s milk.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A formula is also any plan or method for doing something well:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually sing ] The formula for success in business, he said, is a willingness to take risks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A formula is an equation (= set of numbers and letters representing two equal amounts) that shows how one amount depends on one or more other amounts.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a standard or accepted way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "a formula for sth/for doing sth Tandy had a simple formula for locating his stores: Put them where the customers are.",
          "funding/pricing formula The unions fought off another attempt to scrap the current pension formula.",
          "The combination of convenience stores and online shops has proven to be a winning formula for the company.",
          "I'm afraid there is no magic formula."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the substances used to make something:",
        "examples": [
          "The formula consists largely of sugar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "formulate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to develop all the details of a plan for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "to formulate a new plan",
          "to formulate legislation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create something, esp. by putting together different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The Administration said it was formulating a new policy for the Middle East.",
          "New drugs are being formulated to combat malaria."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop all the details of something:",
        "examples": [
          "formulate a plan/strategy/response Lawyers have advised him not to comment because the firm is formulating a response."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "formulated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop all the details of a plan for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "to formulate a new plan",
          "to formulate legislation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "formulating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop all the details of a plan for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "to formulate a new plan",
          "to formulate legislation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fornicate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have sex with someone who you are not married to",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fornicating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex with someone who you are not married to",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fornication": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of having sex with someone who you are not married to:",
        "examples": [
          "Adultery is a graver sin than simple fornication.",
          "He had no thoughts of fornication in his head."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fornicator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has sex with someone who they are not married to:",
        "examples": [
          "I have no sympathy for liars or fornicators.",
          "The apostle declares that no fornicator can enter into the kingdom of God."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forsake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to leave someone for ever, especially when they need you:",
        "examples": [
          "Do not forsake me!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop doing or having something:",
        "examples": [
          "He decided to forsake politics for journalism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave forever or to give up completely:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought she might forsake ballet in favor of Irish dancing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forsaken": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "forsaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fort": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a military building designed to be defended from attack, consisting of an area surrounded by a strong wall, in which soldiers are based:",
        "examples": [
          "The remains of the Roman fort are well preserved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or group of buildings contained in an area enclosed by a strong wall and designed to be used by soldiers in defending against attack",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "forte": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong ability, something that a person can do well:",
        "examples": [
          "Cooking was not exactly her forte."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in fencing, the strongest part of a sword, between the middle of the blade and the hilt (= the part you hold):",
        "examples": [
          "The fencer forces the opponent's blade into the high or low line by taking it with the guard and forte of their own blade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music, or part of a piece of music that is performed loudly, or the way that this music is performed:",
        "examples": [
          "The dynamics ranged from vigorous fortes to delicate pianissimos.",
          "In the fourth movement, the quartet burst into a sudden forte."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loudly: used in written music to show how a piece, or part of a piece, should be performed:",
        "examples": [
          "In the ninth bar, Satie places a forte indication that seems to come out of nowhere.",
          "The opening theme that returns at bar 21 is marked forte."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loudly: used to describe how a piece of music, or part of a piece of music, is performed:",
        "examples": [
          "The piano original begins forte, but Ravel's version tells a more interesting story.",
          "The third theme is marked \"heftiger\", and is to be played forte."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "performed loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "The choir provided beautifully blended forte responses.",
          "The review suggested that sharper distinctions could have been made between the piano and forte passages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that a person can do well; a strong ability:",
        "examples": [
          "Singing is definitely her forte."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(from a place) out or away, or (from a point in time) forward:",
        "examples": [
          "set forth They set forth on their travels in early June.",
          "from that day forth From that day forth he never drank again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "out so that it can be seen or heard:",
        "examples": [
          "A round of applause burst forth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forthcoming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening soon:",
        "examples": [
          "We have just received the information about the forthcoming conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "friendly and helpful, willing to give information or to talk:",
        "examples": [
          "I had difficulty getting any details. He wasn't very forthcoming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "produced, supplied, or given:",
        "examples": [
          "No explanation for his absence was forthcoming.",
          "Will financial support for the theatre project be forthcoming?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening soon:",
        "examples": [
          "the forthcoming conference"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willing to give information or to talk; friendly and helpful:",
        "examples": [
          "He has not been forthcoming about the details of his contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "supplied or offered when wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "No explanation for his absence was forthcoming."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forthwith": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "We expect these practices to cease forthwith."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A person's forties are the period in which they are aged between 40 and 49:",
        "examples": [
          "in your forties She's probably in her early forties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the range of temperature between 40° and 49°:",
        "examples": [
          "in the forties The temperature is expected to be in the forties tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the decade (= period of ten years) between 40 and 49 in any century, usually 1940–1949:",
        "examples": [
          "in the forties Our house was built some time in the forties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the numbers 40 through 49:",
        "examples": [
          "The temperature will be in the forties (= between 40° and 49°) today.",
          "Our house was built in the forties (= between 1940 and 1949).",
          "They are both in their forties (= between 40 and 49 years old)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fortified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having healthful substances added:",
        "examples": [
          "Children should not eat highly fortified cereals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fortified town has strong walls that can be defended against enemies.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fortify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something stronger, especially in order to protect it:",
        "examples": [
          "a fortified town",
          "fortify something with something They hurriedly fortified the village with barricades of carts.",
          "The argument had fortified her resolve to prove she was right.",
          "fortify yourself with something He fortified himself with a drink and a sandwich before driving on.",
          "fortified with a fruit drink fortified with vitamin C (= with vitamin C added)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to strengthen something, esp. in order to protect it:",
        "examples": [
          "Property owners have to fortify their oceanfront homes against weather damage.",
          "These reforms are aimed at fortifying the political system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fortitude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "courage over a long period:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought she showed remarkable fortitude during that period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bravery when dealing with pain or difficulty, esp. over a long period:",
        "examples": [
          "Throughout his illness, he showed great fortitude."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fortnight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of two weeks:",
        "examples": [
          "a fortnight's holiday",
          "once a fortnight",
          "a fortnight ago"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of two weeks",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fortress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, strong building or group of buildings that can be defended from attack",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, strong building or group of buildings that can be defended from attack",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fortuitous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of something that is to your advantage) not planned, happening by chance:",
        "examples": [
          "The timing of the meeting is certainly fortuitous.",
          "The collapse of its rivals was a fortuitous opportunity for the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of something to your advantage) happening by chance:",
        "examples": [
          "We made a fortuitous escape.",
          "The discovery of the files was fortuitous."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fortunate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lucky:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] You're very fortunate to have found such a nice house.",
          "fortunate in He was fortunate in his choice of assistant.",
          "[ + that ] It was fortunate that they had set out early because the traffic was terrible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "receiving or bringing a good thing that was uncertain or unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "a fortunate choice",
          "[ + to infinitive ] You’re fortunate to have found such a pleasant house.",
          "[ + that clause ] It was fortunate that you left in time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fortunately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening because of good luck:",
        "examples": [
          "Fortunately, we got home before it started to rain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fortune": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of money, goods, property, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She inherited a fortune from her grandmother.",
          "He lost a fortune gambling.",
          "make a fortune You can make a fortune out of junk if you call it antiques.",
          "cost a fortune This dress cost a fortune.",
          "a small fortune You don't need to spend a small fortune to be prepared.",
          "worth a fortune Any painting by Van Gogh is worth a fortune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "chance and the way it affects your life:",
        "examples": [
          "have the fortune to He had the fortune to train with some of the world's top athletes.",
          "good fortune They couldn't believe their good fortune.",
          "The family's fortunes changed overnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover what will happen to someone in the future, for example by looking at the lines on their hands or using a special set of cards:",
        "examples": [
          "Cast out by her parents and with nowhere to go, she meets an old woman who tells her fortune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large amount of money or property:",
        "examples": [
          "They made a fortune in real estate.",
          "This dress cost a (small) fortune (= a lot of money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of good or bad events that happen to you and have an effect on your life:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He had the good fortune to be awarded a scholarship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone tells your fortune, that person tries to discover what will happen to you in the future, for example by looking at the lines on your hands or by using a special set of cards.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely large amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "pay/spend a fortune The company needs to spend a fortune to bring all of its stores up to scratch.",
          "make/lose a fortune Businesses will lose a fortune after the peak tourist season disaster.",
          "The cars on this list won't cost a fortune to insure.",
          "They had spent a small fortune on television advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of valuable property or money that someone has collected or inherited:",
        "examples": [
          "Her personal fortune was estimated at £24 million.",
          "He is heir to a $3billion oil fortune, the latest generation of the 31st richest family in the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the successes or failures that a person, company, or industry has at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "the fortunes of sb/sth Political and financial factors will also affect the fortunes of these companies.",
          "sb's/sth's fortunes He proved himself highly effective in turning around the car manufacturer's fortunes.",
          "a change/decline/improvement in the fortunes of sth/sb The rapid improvement in the fortunes of the paper industry shows clearly how difficult it is to predict the future at any time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fortunes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of money, goods, property, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She inherited a fortune from her grandmother.",
          "He lost a fortune gambling.",
          "make a fortune You can make a fortune out of junk if you call it antiques.",
          "cost a fortune This dress cost a fortune.",
          "a small fortune You don't need to spend a small fortune to be prepared.",
          "worth a fortune Any painting by Van Gogh is worth a fortune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "chance and the way it affects your life:",
        "examples": [
          "have the fortune to He had the fortune to train with some of the world's top athletes.",
          "good fortune They couldn't believe their good fortune.",
          "The family's fortunes changed overnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover what will happen to someone in the future, for example by looking at the lines on their hands or using a special set of cards:",
        "examples": [
          "Cast out by her parents and with nowhere to go, she meets an old woman who tells her fortune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large amount of money or property:",
        "examples": [
          "They made a fortune in real estate.",
          "This dress cost a (small) fortune (= a lot of money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of good or bad events that happen to you and have an effect on your life:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He had the good fortune to be awarded a scholarship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone tells your fortune, that person tries to discover what will happen to you in the future, for example by looking at the lines on your hands or by using a special set of cards.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely large amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "pay/spend a fortune The company needs to spend a fortune to bring all of its stores up to scratch.",
          "make/lose a fortune Businesses will lose a fortune after the peak tourist season disaster.",
          "The cars on this list won't cost a fortune to insure.",
          "They had spent a small fortune on television advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of valuable property or money that someone has collected or inherited:",
        "examples": [
          "Her personal fortune was estimated at £24 million.",
          "He is heir to a $3billion oil fortune, the latest generation of the 31st richest family in the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the successes or failures that a person, company, or industry has at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "the fortunes of sb/sth Political and financial factors will also affect the fortunes of these companies.",
          "sb's/sth's fortunes He proved himself highly effective in turning around the car manufacturer's fortunes.",
          "a change/decline/improvement in the fortunes of sth/sb The rapid improvement in the fortunes of the paper industry shows clearly how difficult it is to predict the future at any time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 40:",
        "examples": [
          "thirty-nine, forty, forty-one",
          "He looks about forty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "40:",
        "examples": [
          "Forty children have signed up for the trip.",
          "a forty-gallon tank"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation or meeting in which people can talk about a problem or matter especially of public interest:",
        "examples": [
          "a forum for debate/discussion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place on the internet where people can leave messages or discuss particular subjects with other people at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "discussion forum Discussion forums are a way of contacting people with similar interests from all over the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ancient Rome, the area in the middle of the town used for public business",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion or a place for talking about a matter of public interest:",
        "examples": [
          "The university sponsored a forum on affirmative action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting in which people can discuss subjects that are important to them with others:",
        "examples": [
          "create/provide a forum for sth The meeting provided a valuable forum for discussing the issue from many diverse perspectives.",
          "an international/regional/public forum They plan to discuss the survey results in a public forum.",
          "an economic/policy forum At its summer policy forum, Labour appears to have offered a compromise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who use the internet to discuss subjects that are important or interesting to them:",
        "examples": [
          "an internet/intranet/online forum She's a regular blogger on an online forum."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forums": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation or meeting in which people can talk about a problem or matter especially of public interest:",
        "examples": [
          "a forum for debate/discussion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place on the internet where people can leave messages or discuss particular subjects with other people at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "discussion forum Discussion forums are a way of contacting people with similar interests from all over the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ancient Rome, the area in the middle of the town used for public business",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion or a place for talking about a matter of public interest:",
        "examples": [
          "The university sponsored a forum on affirmative action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting in which people can discuss subjects that are important to them with others:",
        "examples": [
          "create/provide a forum for sth The meeting provided a valuable forum for discussing the issue from many diverse perspectives.",
          "an international/regional/public forum They plan to discuss the survey results in a public forum.",
          "an economic/policy forum At its summer policy forum, Labour appears to have offered a compromise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who use the internet to discuss subjects that are important or interesting to them:",
        "examples": [
          "an internet/intranet/online forum She's a regular blogger on an online forum."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forward": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "towards the direction that is in front of you:",
        "examples": [
          "She leaned forward to whisper something in my ear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "towards the goal or area that is defended by your opponent:",
        "examples": [
          "The player launched the ball forward in the hope of catching the defenders off guard.",
          "The army pushed forward in the direction of the enemy camp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "towards the future:",
        "examples": [
          "I always look forward, not back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "after that point:",
        "examples": [
          "From that day forward they never spoke to each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in expressions related to progress:",
        "examples": [
          "step forward This is a big step forward for democracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used, especially in business, to mean \"in the future\":",
        "examples": [
          "This could become a problem going forward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "towards the direction that is in front of you:",
        "examples": [
          "forward motion/movement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the front part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the forward bulkhead of the submarine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the future:",
        "examples": [
          "forward planning/thinking"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "confident and honest in a way that ignores the usual social rules and might seem rude:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you think it was forward of me to invite her to dinner when we'd only just met?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, standing further in front of the batter (= the player who tries to hit the ball) than is usual for a player in that position:",
        "examples": [
          "I often field at forward short leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a letter, etc., especially from someone's old address to their new address, or to send a letter, email, etc. that you have received to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "forward something to someone/something I'll forward any mail to your new address.",
          "I'll forward his email to you if you're interested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as football and basketball, a player who is in an attacking position in a team",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in rugby, one of the players who take part in the scrums (= where players push against each other) and lineouts (= where players form a line and jump up to catch the ball) and try to win the ball for their team:",
        "examples": [
          "I usually play as a front-row forward.",
          "New Zealand used their powerful forwards to control the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "directed toward the front or in the direction you are facing, or directed toward the future:",
        "examples": [
          "a forward motion",
          "the forward part of an airplane"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too noticeable or confident; rude:",
        "examples": [
          "It was awfully forward of him to invite himself over for dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send e-mail to someone else or to a different address after you have received it:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll forward that e-mail to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To forward something that you have received means to send it to a different place:",
        "examples": [
          "The post office will forward my mail while I’m away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a player whose position is nearer the opposing team’s goal in team sports such as basketball, soccer, and hockey",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "toward the front, toward the direction in which you are facing, or toward a future time or better condition:",
        "examples": [
          "I leaned forward and glared at her.",
          "The project moved forward slowly.",
          "Set your clocks forward one hour to daylight saving time.",
          "fig. Because of the story in the paper, a witness came forward (= spoke to authorities)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a letter, email, or package that you have received to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Emails can be sent with a code that prevents them being forwarded or printed out.",
          "forward sth to sb He said he forwarded the information to the mayor and asked for a meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the future:",
        "examples": [
          "forward planning/thinking I'm a great believer in forward planning, and doing as much groundwork as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a sale of currencies, goods, etc. at a fixed price which will be given to a buyer at a future date:",
        "examples": [
          "This forward sale agreement binds the farmer to deliver a specified quantity of grain at a certain time in the future."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forwarded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a letter, etc., especially from someone's old address to their new address, or to send a letter, email, etc. that you have received to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "forward something to someone/something I'll forward any mail to your new address.",
          "I'll forward his email to you if you're interested."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forwarding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of arranging for goods to be transported, especially to another country:",
        "examples": [
          "The industry is dedicated to warehousing, distributing, and freight forwarding."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "forwards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fossil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the shape of a bone, a shell, or a plant or animal that has been preserved in rock for a very long period",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old person, especially one who will not accept new ideas",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a plant or animal, or its shape, that has been preserved in rock or earth for a very long period",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "foster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take care of a child, usually for a limited time, without being the child's legal parent:",
        "examples": [
          "foster a child Would you consider fostering a child?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage the development or growth of ideas or feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "foster something in someone I'm trying to foster an interest in classical music in my children.",
          "They were discussing the best way to foster democracy and prosperity in the former communist countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to someone or something connected with the care of children, usually for a limited time, by someone who is not the child's legal parent:",
        "examples": [
          "foster care/home/child/mother",
          "foster family The neglected child was removed from her home and placed with a foster family.",
          "foster parent As a child, he had lived with a series of foster parents.",
          "foster father I had a really good relationship with my foster father.",
          "foster mother The boy's foster mother refused to be interviewed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take care of a child as if it were your own, usually for a limited time, without being the child’s legal parent",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage the development or growth of ideas or feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "I try to foster an appreciation for classical music in my students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "providing a home or care to a child when you are not their legal parent, or receiving such care, usually for a limited time:",
        "examples": [
          "A social service agency placed the child with a foster family."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fostered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take care of a child, usually for a limited time, without being the child's legal parent:",
        "examples": [
          "foster a child Would you consider fostering a child?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage the development or growth of ideas or feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "foster something in someone I'm trying to foster an interest in classical music in my children.",
          "They were discussing the best way to foster democracy and prosperity in the former communist countries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fostering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take care of a child, usually for a limited time, without being the child's legal parent:",
        "examples": [
          "foster a child Would you consider fostering a child?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage the development or growth of ideas or feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "foster something in someone I'm trying to foster an interest in classical music in my children.",
          "They were discussing the best way to foster democracy and prosperity in the former communist countries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fosters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take care of a child, usually for a limited time, without being the child's legal parent:",
        "examples": [
          "foster a child Would you consider fostering a child?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage the development or growth of ideas or feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "foster something in someone I'm trying to foster an interest in classical music in my children.",
          "They were discussing the best way to foster democracy and prosperity in the former communist countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to someone or something connected with the care of children, usually for a limited time, by someone who is not the child's legal parent:",
        "examples": [
          "foster care/home/child/mother",
          "foster family The neglected child was removed from her home and placed with a foster family.",
          "foster parent As a child, he had lived with a series of foster parents.",
          "foster father I had a really good relationship with my foster father.",
          "foster mother The boy's foster mother refused to be interviewed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take care of a child as if it were your own, usually for a limited time, without being the child’s legal parent",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage the development or growth of ideas or feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "I try to foster an appreciation for classical music in my students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "providing a home or care to a child when you are not their legal parent, or receiving such care, usually for a limited time:",
        "examples": [
          "A social service agency placed the child with a foster family."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fought": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of fight",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "foul": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Those toilets smell foul!",
          "I've had a foul day at work.",
          "Why are you in such a foul mood this morning?",
          "What foul weather!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Foul speech or other language is offensive, rude, or shocking:",
        "examples": [
          "foul language There's too much foul language on TV these days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "against the rules of a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "a foul throw",
          "a foul tackle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "morally wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "All murders are foul and futile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act that is against the rules of a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "foul on He was sent off for a foul on the French captain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a ball that has been hit outside the playing area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something against the rules of a sport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to hit a ball outside the playing area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil or damage something by making it dirty:",
        "examples": [
          "The oil spill fouled the river and destroyed habitats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a foul odor",
          "a foul mood",
          "They were using foul language (= rude or offensive language)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in basketball) an act that is against the rules of a sport, sometimes causing injury to another player, or a punishment given to a player for breaking the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "an intentional foul",
          "a flagrant foul"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, foul also means foul ball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pollute something or make it dirty:",
        "examples": [
          "The oil slick fouled the California coastline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to commit a foul against another player:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Sahlstrom was fouled after the shot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fouled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something against the rules of a sport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to hit a ball outside the playing area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil or damage something by making it dirty:",
        "examples": [
          "The oil spill fouled the river and destroyed habitats."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fouls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Those toilets smell foul!",
          "I've had a foul day at work.",
          "Why are you in such a foul mood this morning?",
          "What foul weather!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Foul speech or other language is offensive, rude, or shocking:",
        "examples": [
          "foul language There's too much foul language on TV these days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "against the rules of a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "a foul throw",
          "a foul tackle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "morally wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "All murders are foul and futile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act that is against the rules of a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "foul on He was sent off for a foul on the French captain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a ball that has been hit outside the playing area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something against the rules of a sport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to hit a ball outside the playing area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil or damage something by making it dirty:",
        "examples": [
          "The oil spill fouled the river and destroyed habitats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a foul odor",
          "a foul mood",
          "They were using foul language (= rude or offensive language)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in basketball) an act that is against the rules of a sport, sometimes causing injury to another player, or a punishment given to a player for breaking the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "an intentional foul",
          "a flagrant foul"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, foul also means foul ball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pollute something or make it dirty:",
        "examples": [
          "The oil slick fouled the California coastline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to commit a foul against another player:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Sahlstrom was fouled after the shot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foundation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when an organization, state, etc. is established:",
        "examples": [
          "the foundation of a new state"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that has been created in order to provide money for a particular group of people in need of help or for a particular type of study:",
        "examples": [
          "the British Heart Foundation",
          "the Environmental Research Foundation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first year of infant school, previously known as reception:",
        "examples": [
          "a foundation class/teacher",
          "Her youngest child starts (in) foundation in September."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the structures below the surface of the ground that support a building:",
        "examples": [
          "The foundations will have to be reinforced to prevent the house from sinking further into the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea or fact that something is based on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be untrue:",
        "examples": [
          "These allegations are completely without foundation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of make-up that is spread over the skin of the face, usually before other make-up is put on, giving it a better and more even colour and hiding unwanted marks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the base that is built below the surface of the ground to support a building:",
        "examples": [
          "a concrete foundation",
          "fig. The two leaders have laid the foundations of a new era of cooperation between their countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of establishing an organization, state, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The foundation of the children’s home was made possible by a generous contributor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fact, idea, etc. that provides support for something:",
        "examples": [
          "These charges are completely without foundation (= false)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that has been established to provide financial support for activities and groups that are useful or helpful:",
        "examples": [
          "the Ford Foundation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that has been started in order to provide money for a particular group of people or for a particular type of research:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave £1m to set up a charitable foundation to help vulnerable young people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of starting a new business, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He helped lead the company out of its worst crisis since its foundation over a hundred years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the structures below the surface of the ground which support a building:",
        "examples": [
          "The foundations will have to be reinforced to prevent the house from sinking further into the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the basic ideas or structures from which something important develops:",
        "examples": [
          "the foundations of sth One of the foundations of democracy is a fair trial.",
          "lay/establish/build the foundations for sth The company says it is 'laying the foundations for future success'.",
          "firm/solid/strong foundations From firm foundations we will continue to grow the business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foundations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the structures below the surface of the ground that support a building:",
        "examples": [
          "The foundations will have to be reinforced to prevent the house from sinking further into the ground.",
          "They made the discovery while digging foundations for new homes.",
          "The building's construction meant digging foundations to a depth of 49 feet.",
          "Contractors have already laid foundations for the new school.",
          "The explosion was so loud, it seemed to shake the foundations of the building we were in."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "founded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring something into existence:",
        "examples": [
          "Boston was founded in 1630 by Puritan colonists from England.",
          "She left a large sum of money in her will to found a wildlife sanctuary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build a support in the ground for a large structure such as a building or road",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to base a belief, claim, idea, etc. on something:",
        "examples": [
          "found something on something Her lawyer accused the prosecution of founding its case on insufficient evidence.",
          "be founded on I'd like to see the research that these recommendations are founded on.",
          "a society founded on egalitarian principles"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "founder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who establishes an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "She is the founder and managing director of the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a boat) to fill with water and sink:",
        "examples": [
          "The ferry foundered in a heavy storm, taking many of the passengers and crew with it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be unsuccessful:",
        "examples": [
          "founder on Teaching computers to read and write has always foundered on the unpredictable human element in language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill with water and sink, or fig. to fail:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship foundered in a heavy storm.",
          "fig. Plans for a new airport have foundered because of budget cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who establishes an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "She is the founder and managing director of the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who starts a new business, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "As the founder of a petrochemicals business empire, he once ranked among Asia's wealthiest men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail or be unsuccessful, because of problems:",
        "examples": [
          "In recent years her career has been foundering.",
          "The deal foundered on price, with the owners wanting more than $150m for the five-star hotel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "founders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who establishes an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "She is the founder and managing director of the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a boat) to fill with water and sink:",
        "examples": [
          "The ferry foundered in a heavy storm, taking many of the passengers and crew with it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be unsuccessful:",
        "examples": [
          "founder on Teaching computers to read and write has always foundered on the unpredictable human element in language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill with water and sink, or fig. to fail:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship foundered in a heavy storm.",
          "fig. Plans for a new airport have foundered because of budget cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who establishes an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "She is the founder and managing director of the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who starts a new business, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "As the founder of a petrochemicals business empire, he once ranked among Asia's wealthiest men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail or be unsuccessful, because of problems:",
        "examples": [
          "In recent years her career has been foundering.",
          "The deal foundered on price, with the owners wanting more than $150m for the five-star hotel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "founding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring something into existence:",
        "examples": [
          "Boston was founded in 1630 by Puritan colonists from England.",
          "She left a large sum of money in her will to found a wildlife sanctuary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build a support in the ground for a large structure such as a building or road",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to base a belief, claim, idea, etc. on something:",
        "examples": [
          "found something on something Her lawyer accused the prosecution of founding its case on insufficient evidence.",
          "be founded on I'd like to see the research that these recommendations are founded on.",
          "a society founded on egalitarian principles"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fountain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stream of water that is forced up into the air through a small hole, especially for decorative effect, or the structure in a lake or pool from which this flows",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stream of water that is forced up into the air through a small hole, esp. for decorative effect, or the structure from which this flows:",
        "examples": [
          "the fountain in Central Park"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fountains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stream of water that is forced up into the air through a small hole, especially for decorative effect, or the structure in a lake or pool from which this flows",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stream of water that is forced up into the air through a small hole, esp. for decorative effect, or the structure from which this flows:",
        "examples": [
          "the fountain in Central Park"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fours": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 4:",
        "examples": [
          "Most animals have four legs.",
          "Their little girl is nearly four."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a team of four people in rowing, or the boat that they use",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, four runs (= points) scored when the player hits the ball to the edge of the field:",
        "examples": [
          "The umpire signalled a four.",
          "They added 44 runs in the final four overs with Clarke hitting a four and three sixes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "4:",
        "examples": [
          "A square has four sides.",
          "a four-part television series"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Four can also mean four o’clock.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fourteen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 14:",
        "examples": [
          "Her baby is fourteen months old.",
          "Luisa is going to be fourteen next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "14:",
        "examples": [
          "Fourteen people will be coming to dinner.",
          "a fourteen-week program"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fourth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "4th written as a word:",
        "examples": [
          "the fourth of My birthday is on the fourth of December.",
          "on the fourth Our next meeting is on the fourth.",
          "come fourth Daniel came fourth in the race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "Three fourths of his students, or 75%, come from the local area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance between two musical notes that are four notes apart:",
        "examples": [
          "These intervals - octaves, fifths and fourths - are the ones that appear recurrently in folk songs across the world, as well as in classical music.",
          "These chords with augmented fourths are strongly dissonant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the position of) the number 4 in a series; 4th:",
        "examples": [
          "Mark finished fourth in the race.",
          "[ C ] My birthday is on the fourth of December."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fourth is one of four equal parts of something.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the last three-month period of a company's financial year:",
        "examples": [
          "Manufacturing output fell 0.2% in the fourth quarter.",
          "the company's fourth-period vehicle production plans"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fowl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bird of a type that is used to produce meat or eggs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any bird",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bird of a type that is used to produce meat or eggs:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I now eat more fish and fowl and less red meat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fox": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wild mammal belonging to the dog family that has a pointed face and ears, a wide tail covered in fur, and often reddish-brown fur",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skin of this animal used to make coats and hats",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is clever and good at deceiving people:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a cunning/sly/wily old fox."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sexually attractive woman",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to confuse someone or be too difficult to be understood by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "This puzzle has well and truly foxed me!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deceive someone in a clever way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wild mammal belonging to the dog family which has a pointed face and ears, a wide furry tail, and often red-brown fur, or the fur of this animal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] A fox who had smelled the chickens came out of the woods into the yard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foxes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wild mammal belonging to the dog family that has a pointed face and ears, a wide tail covered in fur, and often reddish-brown fur",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skin of this animal used to make coats and hats",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is clever and good at deceiving people:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a cunning/sly/wily old fox."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sexually attractive woman",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to confuse someone or be too difficult to be understood by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "This puzzle has well and truly foxed me!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deceive someone in a clever way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wild mammal belonging to the dog family which has a pointed face and ears, a wide furry tail, and often red-brown fur, or the fur of this animal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] A fox who had smelled the chickens came out of the woods into the yard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foxhole": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hole where a fox lives",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small hole dug in the ground during a war or military attack, used by a small group of soldiers as a base for shooting at the enemy and as a shelter from attack",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole dug in the ground and used by soldiers as a shelter from enemy attack",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "foxtrot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a piece of music for) a type of formal ballroom dance that combines short, quick steps with longer ones in various patterns",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "foxy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "like a fox in appearance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "good at deceiving people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "sexually attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "a foxy lady"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quick and intelligent:",
        "examples": [
          "The company’s foxy chairman outmaneuvered his competitors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "foyer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large open area just inside the entrance of a public building such as a theatre or a hotel, where people can wait and meet each other:",
        "examples": [
          "in the foyer I'll see you downstairs in the foyer in half an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the room in a house or apartment leading from the front door to other rooms, where things like coats and hats are kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, open area just inside the entrance of a public building such as a theater or hotel; lobby",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A foyer is also the room in a house or apartment that leads from the front door to other rooms.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for frames per second: the rate at which different frames (= single pictures that together form a film or video game) appear on a screen:",
        "examples": [
          "The frame rate is close to 30 fps, making the game very smooth.",
          "Higher fps are better, naturally."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fr": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Fr. McDonald conducted the mass."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fraction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a number that results from dividing one whole number by another:",
        "examples": [
          "¼ and 0.25 are different ways of representing the same fraction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part of something, or a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "only a tiny/small fraction of Although sexual and violent crimes have increased by 13 percent, they remain only a tiny/small fraction of the total number of crimes committed each year.",
          "at a fraction of They can produce it at a fraction of the cost of (= much more cheaply than) traditional methods.",
          "Could you just move a fraction to the right, so I can get by?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number that results from dividing one whole number (= a number with no part of a number after it) by another:",
        "examples": [
          "1/4 and 0.25 are different ways of representing the same fraction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fraction is also a very small part or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Counterfeits are sold at a fraction of the cost of the genuine articles.",
          "Juries often hear only a fraction of the story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's computers only represent a fraction of the market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fractions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a number that results from dividing one whole number by another:",
        "examples": [
          "¼ and 0.25 are different ways of representing the same fraction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part of something, or a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "only a tiny/small fraction of Although sexual and violent crimes have increased by 13 percent, they remain only a tiny/small fraction of the total number of crimes committed each year.",
          "at a fraction of They can produce it at a fraction of the cost of (= much more cheaply than) traditional methods.",
          "Could you just move a fraction to the right, so I can get by?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number that results from dividing one whole number (= a number with no part of a number after it) by another:",
        "examples": [
          "1/4 and 0.25 are different ways of representing the same fraction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fraction is also a very small part or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Counterfeits are sold at a fraction of the cost of the genuine articles.",
          "Juries often hear only a fraction of the story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's computers only represent a fraction of the market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fracture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something hard, such as a bone, fractures, or is fractured, it breaks or cracks:",
        "examples": [
          "fracture someone's skull She fractured her skull in the accident.",
          "Two of her ribs fractured when she was thrown from her horse.",
          "A fractured pipe at a steelworks has leaked 20 tons of oil into the Severn estuary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide an organization or society, or (of an organization or society) to be divided:",
        "examples": [
          "Intense disagreement over economic policy risks fracturing the coalition government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a break or crack in something hard, especially a bone:",
        "examples": [
          "multiple fractures He suffered/sustained multiple fractures in a motorcycle accident.",
          "hairline fracture He has a hairline fracture (= a thin broken line in the bone) of the wrist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crack or break something, esp. a bone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She fractured her skull in the accident.",
          "[ I ] This mineral fractures along straight lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a crack or break, esp. in a bone:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a hairline fracture (= a thin crack in the bone) of the toe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fracture is also the way that a particular kind of rock usually breaks, or the shape of broken pieces.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fractured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something hard, such as a bone, fractures, or is fractured, it breaks or cracks:",
        "examples": [
          "fracture someone's skull She fractured her skull in the accident.",
          "Two of her ribs fractured when she was thrown from her horse.",
          "A fractured pipe at a steelworks has leaked 20 tons of oil into the Severn estuary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide an organization or society, or (of an organization or society) to be divided:",
        "examples": [
          "Intense disagreement over economic policy risks fracturing the coalition government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fractures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something hard, such as a bone, fractures, or is fractured, it breaks or cracks:",
        "examples": [
          "fracture someone's skull She fractured her skull in the accident.",
          "Two of her ribs fractured when she was thrown from her horse.",
          "A fractured pipe at a steelworks has leaked 20 tons of oil into the Severn estuary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide an organization or society, or (of an organization or society) to be divided:",
        "examples": [
          "Intense disagreement over economic policy risks fracturing the coalition government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a break or crack in something hard, especially a bone:",
        "examples": [
          "multiple fractures He suffered/sustained multiple fractures in a motorcycle accident.",
          "hairline fracture He has a hairline fracture (= a thin broken line in the bone) of the wrist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crack or break something, esp. a bone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She fractured her skull in the accident.",
          "[ I ] This mineral fractures along straight lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a crack or break, esp. in a bone:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a hairline fracture (= a thin crack in the bone) of the toe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fracture is also the way that a particular kind of rock usually breaks, or the shape of broken pieces.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fragile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A fragile object is easily damaged or broken:",
        "examples": [
          "Be careful with that vase - it's very fragile.",
          "Some of the more fragile items are kept in a locked case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily destroyed, ended, or made to fail:",
        "examples": [
          "The assassination could end the fragile peace agreement that was signed last month.",
          "Seasonal illnesses expose how fragile the region's healthcare infrastructure is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "weak or in poor health, physically or mentally:",
        "examples": [
          "He looked rather fragile after his operation.",
          "The hospital wing provides a safer environment for medically fragile children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling slightly ill, upset, or tired, especially because of having drunk too much alcohol the night before:",
        "examples": [
          "No breakfast for me, thanks - I'm feeling a little fragile after last night's party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily damaged, broken, or harmed:",
        "examples": [
          "a fragile piece of metal",
          "Their argument showed us just how fragile the teammate relationship can be.",
          "I feel fragile, as if a breath of wind could knock me over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily harmed, damaged, or broken:",
        "examples": [
          "The fragile economy is under the pressure of floods at home and rising oil prices abroad.",
          "The changes would be disastrous for the fragile recovery of the UK's oil and gas industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fragility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being easily damaged or broken:",
        "examples": [
          "A deficiency of copper can cause increased bone fragility.",
          "The fragility of donor hearts, livers and other organs means they are usually transported by air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being easily harmed or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The collapse of the bank is an ominous reminder of the fragility of the world's banking system.",
          "The latest violence has underlined the fragility of the region's security."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being easily damaged, broken, or harmed:",
        "examples": [
          "fragility of sth It had been a difficult year and the fragility of the economy could make the situation worse."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fragment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece or a part, especially when broken from something whole:",
        "examples": [
          "fragment of The road was covered with fragments of glass from the shattered window.",
          "fragment of Literary scholars are piecing together her last unpublished novel from fragments of a recently discovered manuscript."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break something into small parts or to be broken up in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The satellite will fragment and burn up as it falls through the earth's atmosphere.",
          "His day was fragmented by meetings and phone calls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece or part, esp. one that is broken off of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a bone fragment",
          "a fragment of Indian pottery",
          "She read a fragment of the story."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fragmentation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action or process of breaking something into small parts or of being broken up in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "It was partly the fragmentation of the opposition which helped to get the Republicans re-elected.",
          "He claimed that social fragmentation was a by-product of the internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in which an organism breaks into different parts, with each part growing into a complete new organism:",
        "examples": [
          "Fragmentation can be seen in various algae.",
          "A schistocyte is a red blood cell undergoing fragmentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which an industry or business activity has many companies but no one company is more important than the others:",
        "examples": [
          "Industry fragmentation could end the company's dominance of the market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fragmented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "consisting of several separate parts:",
        "examples": [
          "In this increasingly fragmented society, a sense of community is a thing of the past.",
          "The Democratic Party has only held onto power because the Republican Party is so fragmented."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "separated into or consisting of several parts:",
        "examples": [
          "a fragmented narrative",
          "a country fragmented by social strife"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an industry or business activity that has many companies with no one company being much more important than the others:",
        "examples": [
          "a fragmented industry/market/sector Brown is currently buying smaller insurance agencies, helping to consolidate the highly fragmented industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fragments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece or a part, especially when broken from something whole:",
        "examples": [
          "fragment of The road was covered with fragments of glass from the shattered window.",
          "fragment of Literary scholars are piecing together her last unpublished novel from fragments of a recently discovered manuscript."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break something into small parts or to be broken up in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The satellite will fragment and burn up as it falls through the earth's atmosphere.",
          "His day was fragmented by meetings and phone calls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece or part, esp. one that is broken off of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a bone fragment",
          "a fragment of Indian pottery",
          "She read a fragment of the story."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fragrance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet or pleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "the delicate fragrance of roses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid that people put on their bodies to make themselves smell pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a brand new fragrance for men"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet or pleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "The shampoo has a light fragrance of herb and plant extracts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "weak or unhealthy, or easily damaged, broken, or harmed:",
        "examples": [
          "a frail old lady",
          "I last saw him just last week and thought how old and frail he looked.",
          "the country's frail economy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physically weak, or easily damaged, broken, or harmed:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s always in frail health.",
          "The shirt is old and frail, and the threads look ready to part."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frame": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a border that surrounds and supports a picture, door, or window:",
        "examples": [
          "a picture frame"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the plastic or metal structure that holds together a pair of glasses:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I need glasses with bigger frames."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the basic structure of a building, vehicle, or piece of furniture that other parts are added onto:",
        "examples": [
          "a bicycle frame"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wooden or plastic triangle used to put the balls into position at the start of a game such as snooker",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the size and shape of someone's body:",
        "examples": [
          "My sister has a much bigger frame than me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way someone thinks or feels about something at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "in a frame of mind The most important thing is to go into the exam in a positive frame of mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of ideas or facts accepted by a person that explains their behaviour, opinions, or decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "How can Christians and atheists ever come to understand each other when their frames of reference are so different?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of play in some games, such as snooker andbowling:",
        "examples": [
          "She lost the next two frames."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a playing period in a game of baseball during which one team bats (= hits the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "top frame They scored four runs in the top frame (= the first half of the inning).",
          "bottom frame East Carolina responded in the bottom frame (= the second half of the inning) with a run to tie the game, 3-3."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the pictures on a strip of photographic film, or one of the single pictures that together form a television or cinema film",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fix a border around a picture, etc. and often glass in front of it:",
        "examples": [
          "I keep meaning to get that photo framed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form an edge to something in an attractive way:",
        "examples": [
          "Her new hairstyle frames her face in a much more flattering way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a person seem to be guilty of a crime when they are not, by producing facts or information that are not true:",
        "examples": [
          "He claimed he'd been framed by the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to present or describe something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "be framed as The smoking ban was framed as a way to protect workers from secondhand smoke.",
          "It is easy, but not helpful, to frame this situation as \"us against them\".",
          "He suggested framing the issue positively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express something, choosing your words carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "The interview would have been more productive if the questions had been framed more precisely.",
          "Lawyers have framed the clause very carefully.",
          "Words such as \"however\", \"because\",and \"therefore\" are key to framing an argument."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a border that encloses and supports a picture, mirror, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She put his picture in a silver frame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure that holds the parts of an object in position and gives them support:",
        "examples": [
          "The houses have wood frames built on concrete slabs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s body when referring to its size or structure:",
        "examples": [
          "He eased his lean frame into a chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carefully plan or organize ideas, suggestions, methods, etc., in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Their conclusions are framed in such a way that if one piece of evidence were shown to be false, the argument would be suspect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a person seem to be guilty of a crime by providing false information:",
        "examples": [
          "It looked like somebody was trying to frame him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fix a border around a picture, photograph, etc., often with glass in front of it:",
        "examples": [
          "We had our wedding pictures framed.",
          "fig. Her small face was framed by the open door."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "framed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "surrounded by a border:",
        "examples": [
          "a framed photograph",
          "a pair of silver-framed glasses"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frames": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the plastic or metal structure that holds together a pair of glasses:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I need glasses with bigger frames.",
          "Square frames look good on round faces.",
          "She was wearing a rather extraordinary pair of glasses with bright orange frames.",
          "I'm hoping they can fix these frames.",
          "I sat on my glasses and the frames broke.",
          "I need new glasses, but can I keep these frames and just get new lenses?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a pair of eyeglasses that holds the lenses (= parts that you see through) in position",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "framework": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a supporting structure around which something can be built",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of rules, ideas, or beliefs that is used to plan or decide something:",
        "examples": [
          "a legal framework for resolving disputes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure around or over which something is built:",
        "examples": [
          "the steel framework of a bridge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ideas, information, and principles that form the structure of an organization or plan:",
        "examples": [
          "They’re operating within the framework of a military bureaucracy.",
          "The agreement outlines a framework and schedule for resolving the issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of rules, ideas, or beliefs that is used to plan or decide something:",
        "examples": [
          "a framework for sth The future trade agenda can provide an important framework for restoring sustainable growth.",
          "within the framework of sth Our best chance of preventing such devastating acts of terror is to act within the framework of international law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a supporting structure around which something can be built:",
        "examples": [
          "a framework for sth The foundations are ready and the steel framework for the tower has been built."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "framing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the basic structure that surrounds and supports something such as a building, vehicle, or piece of furniture:",
        "examples": [
          "The framing around the church entrance was still standing, but everything else was reduced to rubble.",
          "A decorative lattice conceals the framing underneath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of putting a wood, metal, etc. border around a picture, etc., or the border itself:",
        "examples": [
          "A selection of photographs from the wedding have gone to the shop for framing.",
          "Having decided on the type and style of framing for your picture, you must make sure that you buy the right materials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that the parts of something such as a photograph or scene in a film are arranged so that the objects, colours, etc. around the edges draw attention to the main feature of the image:",
        "examples": [
          "He uses framing, composition, and lighting to create unforgettable images.",
          "The camerawork is good, and the framing shows real imagination.",
          "I like to film what is in front of me, rather than go into elaborate framings or effects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of putting something such as a story, scene, or explanation at the beginning and end of a book, film, etc., as a way of explaining something about the main story:",
        "examples": [
          "The modern framing of the story creates a shift in perspective.",
          "Hannah is the voice of the film's framing narrative."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something is expressed, and the words that are chosen to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "In any opinion poll, the framing of the questions is an important consideration.",
          "The results of the research could be used in the framing of policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ideas and meanings that are connected with something when it is described or discussed, so that people understand it in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "I disagree with the framing of these problems as inevitable.",
          "These negative framings aimed to represent the employees as people who had already been excessively rewarded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of making a person seem to be guilty of a crime when they are not, by giving information that is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "At the heart of the show is his framing for the murder of his brother.",
          "They say their goal is to represent the victims of police framings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "france": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in western Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "franchise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a right to sell a company's products in a particular area using the company's name:",
        "examples": [
          "a fast-food franchise",
          "a franchise holder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to vote in an election, especially in order to elect a parliament or similar law-making organization:",
        "examples": [
          "American women worked for decades to win the franchise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of films that have the same or similar titles and are about the same characters:",
        "examples": [
          "The next instalment in the Star Wars franchise is out soon.",
          "the \"Spiderman\" movie franchise"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or sell a franchise to someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a right to sell a company’s products in a particular area using the company’s name",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "Women in the US won the franchise in 1920."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement in which a company sells another business the right to sell its products or services in return for payment:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank is trying a scheme to let local managers work under franchise.",
          "Do buy a franchise with a strong brand.",
          "hold/own/have a franchise I don't believe they are a fit company to hold a franchise.",
          "win/lose a franchise The company won the franchise to sell and service the luxury car in the west of Scotland area.",
          "award/give/grant a franchise The company announced that it was not yet ready to award the franchise to either party.",
          "a franchise agreement/holder/fee",
          "a franchise company/business/operation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that has bought the right to sell the products and services of another company:",
        "examples": [
          "She returned to London where she now owns a Body Shop franchise.",
          "a rail/fast food/television franchise The most significant piece of news for the company was being declared preferred bidder for the rail franchise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell a person or company the right to sell the products and services of your company:",
        "examples": [
          "They made the decision to franchise the stores."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "franco": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or connected with France:",
        "examples": [
          "the Franco-German border (= the border between France and Germany)",
          "a francophile (= someone who loves France)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "francs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit of money used in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg before the introduction of the euro, and also used in Switzerland and in many African countries",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "frank": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "honest, sincere, and telling the truth, even when this might be awkward or make other people uncomfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "a full and frank discussion",
          "There followed a frank exchange of views.",
          "The magazine, which gives frank advice about sex and romance, is aimed at the teenage market.",
          "to be perfectly frank To be perfectly frank with you, I don't think she's the person for the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to print a mark on a stamp so that the stamp cannot be used again, or to print a mark on an envelope to show that the cost of sending it has been paid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "honest, sincere, and truthful, even if there is a risk of causing bad feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "To be perfectly frank, I don’t think you are as well qualified as some of the other candidates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to print a mark on stamps so that they cannot be used again, or to print a mark on envelopes or packages to show that the cost of sending them has been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "Senators can also send franked mail.",
          "You can only acquire franking machines on a rental basis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frankenstein": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that destroys or harms the person or people who created it:",
        "examples": [
          "In arming the dictator, the US was creating a Frankenstein."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frankfurt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the western part of Germany:",
        "examples": [
          "In Frankfurt and its environs the violence claimed nine lives: six soldiers and three civilians.",
          "He moved to Frankfurt am Main to become the manager of the branch there."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frankfurters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin, red-brown sausage, preserved using smoke or chemicals and often eaten with bread",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, tube-shaped, cooked sausage (= meat), usually eaten in a long roll (= loaf of bread) ; hot dog:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll have a frankfurter with mustard and sauerkraut."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frankincense": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sticky substance that can be solid or in the form of a thick liquid, that produces a sweet smell when burned and comes from a tree that grows in East Africa and Asia:",
        "examples": [
          "The three Magi or kings who visited Jesus were said to bear gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.",
          "She sprinkles frankincense into a flame as part of the ritual."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frankly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in an honest and direct way:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke very frankly about her experiences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when giving an honest and direct opinion, often one that might upset someone:",
        "examples": [
          "quite frankly Quite frankly, I think this whole situation is ridiculous.",
          "That's a frankly absurd suggestion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an honest, sincere, and truthful way, even when this might make other people uncomfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke frankly about her troubled marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Frankly is often used when giving an honest and direct opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "Frankly, I’m worried."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "franks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "honest, sincere, and telling the truth, even when this might be awkward or make other people uncomfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "a full and frank discussion",
          "There followed a frank exchange of views.",
          "The magazine, which gives frank advice about sex and romance, is aimed at the teenage market.",
          "to be perfectly frank To be perfectly frank with you, I don't think she's the person for the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to print a mark on a stamp so that the stamp cannot be used again, or to print a mark on an envelope to show that the cost of sending it has been paid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "honest, sincere, and truthful, even if there is a risk of causing bad feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "To be perfectly frank, I don’t think you are as well qualified as some of the other candidates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to print a mark on stamps so that they cannot be used again, or to print a mark on envelopes or packages to show that the cost of sending them has been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "Senators can also send franked mail.",
          "You can only acquire franking machines on a rental basis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frantic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "almost out of control because of extreme emotion, such as worry:",
        "examples": [
          "frantic with Where on earth have you been? We've been frantic with worry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or arranged in a hurry and a state of excitement or confusion:",
        "examples": [
          "Share prices have soared to a new all-time high in a day of frantic trading on the stock market.",
          "Rescuers were engaged in a frantic all-night effort to reach the survivors before their supply of air ran out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done in a very great hurry and often in a state of excitement or confusion:",
        "examples": [
          "Rescuers made frantic efforts to dig out people buried by the mudslide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely upset, esp. because of anxiety or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "When his wife arrived at the hospital she was frantic with worry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "urgent and involving a lot of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been frantic attempts by central banks to restore order on the exchanges.",
          "More than 240 million shares changed hands in frantic trading.",
          "frantic talks/negotiations"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frantically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "done in a hurried way and in a state of excitement or confusion:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been working frantically all week to get it finished on time.",
          "I got home to find Lara frantically searching for her keys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is almost out of control because of extreme emotion, such as worry:",
        "examples": [
          "As the helicopter flew overhead, they waved frantically, trying to attract its attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a very great hurry and often in a state of excitement or confusion:",
        "examples": [
          "Inside, decorators worked frantically to solve last-minute problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with extreme emotion, esp. anxiety or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "With his heart pounding, Maurin frantically hollered through his two-way radio to a co-worker inside the building."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for fraternity (= a social organization for male university students in the US and Canada)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fraternal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to brothers:",
        "examples": [
          "fraternal rivalry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "friendly, like brothers:",
        "examples": [
          "The president's official visit marks the start of a more fraternal relationship between the two countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to brothers, or friendly like brothers:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a member of a fraternal order/organization (= organized group of men)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fraternities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have the same job or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "the legal fraternity (= lawyers)",
          "the criminal fraternity (= criminals)",
          "close-knit fraternity The racing world is a pretty close-knit fraternity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social organization for male students at an American or Canadian college",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of friendship and support:",
        "examples": [
          "He described sport as a symbol of peace and a means of promoting fraternity between nations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social organization for male students at a college or university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fraternity is also a group of people who have the same job or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "the coaching fraternity"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fraternity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have the same job or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "the legal fraternity (= lawyers)",
          "the criminal fraternity (= criminals)",
          "close-knit fraternity The racing world is a pretty close-knit fraternity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social organization for male students at an American or Canadian college",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of friendship and support:",
        "examples": [
          "He described sport as a symbol of peace and a means of promoting fraternity between nations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social organization for male students at a college or university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fraternity is also a group of people who have the same job or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "the coaching fraternity"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fraternize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to meet someone socially, especially someone who belongs to an opposing army or team, or has a different social position:",
        "examples": [
          "fraternize with Do the doctors fraternize much with the nurses here?",
          "The soldiers were accused of fraternizing with the enemy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet socially with someone who belongs to a different or opposing group:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers were told not to fraternize with any of the local people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fraternizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet someone socially, especially someone who belongs to an opposing army or team, or has a different social position:",
        "examples": [
          "fraternize with Do the doctors fraternize much with the nurses here?",
          "The soldiers were accused of fraternizing with the enemy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for fraternity (= a social organization for male university students in the US and Canada)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fraud": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the crime of getting money by deceiving people:",
        "examples": [
          "credit card fraud",
          "fraud charge He is fighting extradition to Hong Kong to face trial on fraud charges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who deceives people by saying that they are someone or something that they are not:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a psychic who was later revealed to be a fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of obtaining money or property by deceiving people:",
        "examples": [
          "Convicted of tax fraud, he was sentenced to two years in prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is not what it claims or pretends to be:",
        "examples": [
          "He says he’s been everywhere and done everything, but I think he’s a fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of getting money by tricking or deceiving people, or a crime of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "serious/massive fraud We only investigate when there are sufficient grounds for believing serious fraud has taken place.",
          "The US Sentencing Commission has raised penalties for corporate fraud twice.",
          "credit card/tax fraud He was charged for federal tax fraud.",
          "bank/accounting fraud She pleaded guilty to conspiracy and bank fraud.",
          "engage in/commit/perpetrate fraud It is said that they knowingly helped corporate executives commit fraud.",
          "a fraud investigation/case/trial"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not what it appears to be and is deliberately used to deceive people, especially to get money:",
        "examples": [
          "What happens if the investment turns out to be a fraud?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who deceives people, often to get money, by saying they are something they are not:",
        "examples": [
          "She believes her lawyer was a fraud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frauds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the crime of getting money by deceiving people:",
        "examples": [
          "credit card fraud",
          "fraud charge He is fighting extradition to Hong Kong to face trial on fraud charges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who deceives people by saying that they are someone or something that they are not:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a psychic who was later revealed to be a fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of obtaining money or property by deceiving people:",
        "examples": [
          "Convicted of tax fraud, he was sentenced to two years in prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is not what it claims or pretends to be:",
        "examples": [
          "He says he’s been everywhere and done everything, but I think he’s a fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of getting money by tricking or deceiving people, or a crime of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "serious/massive fraud We only investigate when there are sufficient grounds for believing serious fraud has taken place.",
          "The US Sentencing Commission has raised penalties for corporate fraud twice.",
          "credit card/tax fraud He was charged for federal tax fraud.",
          "bank/accounting fraud She pleaded guilty to conspiracy and bank fraud.",
          "engage in/commit/perpetrate fraud It is said that they knowingly helped corporate executives commit fraud.",
          "a fraud investigation/case/trial"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not what it appears to be and is deliberately used to deceive people, especially to get money:",
        "examples": [
          "What happens if the investment turns out to be a fraud?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who deceives people, often to get money, by saying they are something they are not:",
        "examples": [
          "She believes her lawyer was a fraud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fraudulent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dishonest and illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "fraudulent claim A worrying trend for insurers has been a rise in fraudulent claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "They claim that the fall in unemployment is based on a fraudulent manipulation of statistics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not what it claims or pretends to be:",
        "examples": [
          "fraudulent advertising"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to deceive people for the purpose of obtaining money or property:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s been a rise in fraudulent insurance claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to deceive someone, for example, to get money:",
        "examples": [
          "They thought I might try to collect insurance on a fraudulent claim.",
          "For a charge of fraudulent trading to succeed, dishonesty would first have to be proved."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fraught": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "full of unpleasant things such as problems or dangers:",
        "examples": [
          "fraught with difficulties The negotiations have been fraught with difficulties right from the start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing or having extreme worry or anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "This is one of the most fraught weekends of the year for the security forces.",
          "The atmosphere in the office is rather fraught."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of (unpleasant things such as problems or dangers):",
        "examples": [
          "Writing about science at a popular level is a task fraught with difficulty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fray": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become or to cause the threads in cloth or rope to become slightly separated, forming loose threads at the edge or end:",
        "examples": [
          "Denim frays so easily.",
          "I frayed the edges of my jeans since that was the fashion in those days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your temper frays or your nerves fray, you gradually become upset or annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Tempers frayed as thousands of drivers began the Christmas holiday with long waits in traffic jams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an energetic and often not well-organized effort, activity, fight, or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "enter the fray With a third country about to enter (= take part in) the fray, the fighting looks set to continue.",
          "ready for the fray A good holiday should leave you feeling refreshed and ready for the fray (= ready to work) again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or to cause the threads in cloth or rope to become slightly separated and loose at the edge or end:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] All his shirts are fraying at the collar.",
          "[ I ] fig. My nerves are getting frayed (= I am becoming nervous) from the constant noise around here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fight or argument, esp. one in which several people take part",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fray is also a situation in which people or organizations compete forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "A third buyer has entered the fray."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frazzled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely tired in a nervous or slightly worried way after a lot of mental or physical effort:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a stressful day at work and by 5.00 I was completely frazzled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "burned or dried out after being in the sun or cooking for too long:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd only been in the sun a couple of hours and my back was frazzled.",
          "By the time I remembered about the meat it was frazzled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tired and nervous or anxious, often because of having to deal with too many things at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a bit frazzled from all the media attention."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thing, person, animal, or event that is extremely unusual or unlikely, and not like any other of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "I was born with black hair all over my back, like some sort of freak.",
          "freak of nature The pearl is so big that it has been described as a freak of nature.",
          "humorous At my school you were considered to be a freak if you weren't interested in sport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is extremely interested in a particular subject or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "You won't be eating burgers with Tom - he's a complete health freak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or cause someone to become extremely emotional:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents freaked when I told them I was pregnant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very unusual or unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "freak accident She was crushed in a freak (= very unlikely) accident in a cave in France.",
          "The village was destroyed by a freak storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely unusual or unlikely:",
        "examples": [
          "She died in a freak automobile accident.",
          "A freak midsummer hailstorm caught us all by surprise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is enthusiastic about the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "My eight-year-old grandson is a real sports freak.",
          "This guy is a control freak (= wants to control everything)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is strange or unusual and not like others of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "In my school, everyone thought you were some kind of freak if you didn’t like sports."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freaked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or cause someone to become extremely emotional:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents freaked when I told them I was pregnant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize what is being said, or to express anger:",
        "examples": [
          "We got big freaking spiders here!",
          "Are you freaking kidding me?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freakish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very unusual or unexpected, especially in an unpleasant or strange way:",
        "examples": [
          "Freakish weather conditions have caused massive traffic jams in the area.",
          "When you're a child you always imagine that your own bodily imperfections are somehow freakish."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freakishly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a very unusual or unexpected way, especially by being unpleasant or strange:",
        "examples": [
          "They were alarmed by the freakishly hot summers and drastic events such as super-hurricanes.",
          "Freakishly, for a comedian, he rarely swears."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freaks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thing, person, animal, or event that is extremely unusual or unlikely, and not like any other of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "I was born with black hair all over my back, like some sort of freak.",
          "freak of nature The pearl is so big that it has been described as a freak of nature.",
          "humorous At my school you were considered to be a freak if you weren't interested in sport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is extremely interested in a particular subject or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "You won't be eating burgers with Tom - he's a complete health freak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or cause someone to become extremely emotional:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents freaked when I told them I was pregnant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very unusual or unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "freak accident She was crushed in a freak (= very unlikely) accident in a cave in France.",
          "The village was destroyed by a freak storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely unusual or unlikely:",
        "examples": [
          "She died in a freak automobile accident.",
          "A freak midsummer hailstorm caught us all by surprise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is enthusiastic about the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "My eight-year-old grandson is a real sports freak.",
          "This guy is a control freak (= wants to control everything)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is strange or unusual and not like others of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "In my school, everyone thought you were some kind of freak if you didn’t like sports."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freaky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very strange and sometimes a bit frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "It was freaky hearing such a big star tell me how much he loved my record.",
          "Playing the final scene in a coffin was definitely the freakiest thing I ever had to do."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freckle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, pale brown spot on the skin, usually on the face, especially of a person with pale skin:",
        "examples": [
          "He has red hair and freckles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small brown spot on the skin, esp. on a light-skinned person:",
        "examples": [
          "The brothers were in their early teens, and both had reddish hair and freckles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freckles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, pale brown spot on the skin, usually on the face, especially of a person with pale skin:",
        "examples": [
          "He has red hair and freckles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small brown spot on the skin, esp. on a light-skinned person:",
        "examples": [
          "The brothers were in their early teens, and both had reddish hair and freckles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freebie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is given to you without you having to pay for it, especially as a way of attracting your support for or interest in something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's marketing rep was giving out pens and mugs - the usual freebies.",
          "The journalists were all given a freebie lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is usually sold but that is given to you without your having to pay for it:",
        "examples": [
          "They’re giving out freebies of a new diet drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you are given by a company or organization without having to pay for it, especially something that advertises a product or makes you want to buy a product",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "freed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to leave a prison or place where they have been kept:",
        "examples": [
          "After a ten-hour siege the gunman agreed to free the hostages.",
          "free someone/something from something Anti-vivisectionists last night freed a number of animals from a laboratory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or make loose someone or something that is caught or held somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Both men were freed from the wreckage after a four-hour operation.",
          "In vain he tried to free the rope around his hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the limits or controls on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "free someone to do something Her retirement from politics will free her (= provide her with enough time) to write her memoirs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something available for someone to use:",
        "examples": [
          "They planned to extend the car park, freeing existing parking spaces for visitors.",
          "free something up Can you cancel my meetings – I need to free up the afternoon to write this report."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freedom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the condition or right of being able or allowed to do, say, think, etc. whatever you want to, without being controlled or limited:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt such a sense of freedom, up in the hills alone.",
          "Children are allowed much more freedom these days.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] In college, you have the freedom to do what you want.",
          "freedom of choice Everyone should be allowed freedom of choice (= the ability to make their own choices).",
          "freedom of speech The Scandinavian countries have a long tradition of protecting the freedom of speech (= the ability to say whatever you want).",
          "freedom of thought Freedom of thought (= the ability to think whatever you want) was denied under the dictatorship.",
          "freedom of information They are campaigning for freedom of information (= for any information to be allowed to be given to anyone who wants it).",
          "freedom from We demand freedom from injustice/persecution (= the condition of not having to suffer these things)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a right to act in the way you think you should:",
        "examples": [
          "Being able to vote as you want to is an important political/democratic freedom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of not being in prison:",
        "examples": [
          "They regained their freedom after ten years of unjust imprisonment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to honour someone by giving them special rights in a particular city:",
        "examples": [
          "The pensioner will be given the freedom of Chester today at the age of 93."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition or right of being able or allowed to do whatever you want to, without being controlled or limited:",
        "examples": [
          "freedom of speech",
          "If children aren’t allowed some freedom, they won’t learn to be independent.",
          "[ U ] We were promised freedom from persecution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Freedom is also the state of not being in prison or in the condition of slavery (= condition of being legally owned by someone else).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Freedoms are rights given by the constitution and the Bill of Rights, such as the freedom of speech (= the right to say and write what you believe or think, with some limitations) and freedom of religion (= the right to worship or to take part in a religion).",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "freedoms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the condition or right of being able or allowed to do, say, think, etc. whatever you want to, without being controlled or limited:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt such a sense of freedom, up in the hills alone.",
          "Children are allowed much more freedom these days.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] In college, you have the freedom to do what you want.",
          "freedom of choice Everyone should be allowed freedom of choice (= the ability to make their own choices).",
          "freedom of speech The Scandinavian countries have a long tradition of protecting the freedom of speech (= the ability to say whatever you want).",
          "freedom of thought Freedom of thought (= the ability to think whatever you want) was denied under the dictatorship.",
          "freedom of information They are campaigning for freedom of information (= for any information to be allowed to be given to anyone who wants it).",
          "freedom from We demand freedom from injustice/persecution (= the condition of not having to suffer these things)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a right to act in the way you think you should:",
        "examples": [
          "Being able to vote as you want to is an important political/democratic freedom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of not being in prison:",
        "examples": [
          "They regained their freedom after ten years of unjust imprisonment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to honour someone by giving them special rights in a particular city:",
        "examples": [
          "The pensioner will be given the freedom of Chester today at the age of 93."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition or right of being able or allowed to do whatever you want to, without being controlled or limited:",
        "examples": [
          "freedom of speech",
          "If children aren’t allowed some freedom, they won’t learn to be independent.",
          "[ U ] We were promised freedom from persecution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Freedom is also the state of not being in prison or in the condition of slavery (= condition of being legally owned by someone else).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Freedoms are rights given by the constitution and the Bill of Rights, such as the freedom of speech (= the right to say and write what you believe or think, with some limitations) and freedom of religion (= the right to worship or to take part in a religion).",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "freeing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to leave a prison or place where they have been kept:",
        "examples": [
          "After a ten-hour siege the gunman agreed to free the hostages.",
          "free someone/something from something Anti-vivisectionists last night freed a number of animals from a laboratory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or make loose someone or something that is caught or held somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Both men were freed from the wreckage after a four-hour operation.",
          "In vain he tried to free the rope around his hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the limits or controls on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "free someone to do something Her retirement from politics will free her (= provide her with enough time) to write her memoirs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something available for someone to use:",
        "examples": [
          "They planned to extend the car park, freeing existing parking spaces for visitors.",
          "free something up Can you cancel my meetings – I need to free up the afternoon to write this report."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freelance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "doing particular pieces of work for different organizations, rather than working all the time for a single organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the journalists I know are/work freelance.",
          "a freelance artist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does particular pieces of work for different organizations, rather than working all the time for a single organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm employs several freelances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do pieces of work for different organizations, rather than working all the time for a single organization:",
        "examples": [
          "I would rather freelance from home than work in an office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working independently usually for various organizations rather than as an employee of a particular one:",
        "examples": [
          "a freelance musician/photographer/writer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you work freelance, you work for yourself and do projects with different companies rather than being a company employee:",
        "examples": [
          "She set up her own editorial business and now works freelance from home.",
          "After ten years in corporate advertising he decided to go freelance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a freelancer or the work done by a freelancer:",
        "examples": [
          "a freelance writer/journalist/designer",
          "freelance work/job/contract She took on several freelance writing jobs before landing a full-time position at the newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work for yourself and do projects with different companies rather than being a company employee:",
        "examples": [
          "freelance for/with sb Jones continues to freelance for the radio station despite officially retiring two years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "freeload": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use money or other things provided by other people, and give nothing in return:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a reputation for freeloading off friends and acquaintances.",
          "The restaurant is full of corporate executives and freeloading food critics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freeloader": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who uses money, food, a room in a house, etc. given by other people, but who gives nothing to them in exchange",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the advantage of something given, such as money, food, or a place to stay, without offering anything in exchange",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "freely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without being controlled or limited:",
        "examples": [
          "For the first time in months she could move freely.",
          "Exotic foods are freely available in supermarkets.",
          "freely admit She freely (= willingly) admits that she's not as fast a runner as she used to be.",
          "We encourage the victims to talk freely (= talk a lot and honestly) about their experiences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not fixed or joined to anything, so able to move easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Remember to apply plenty of oil so that the wheel can rotate freely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without being controlled or limited:",
        "examples": [
          "The animals are allowed to roam freely instead of being kept in cages.",
          "Everyone is encouraged to speak freely (= talk honestly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without being physically held or trapped:",
        "examples": [
          "The steering wheel should move freely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freeman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has been given particular special rights in a city, as an honour:",
        "examples": [
          "freeman of Paul McCartney was made a freeman of the City of Liverpool."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not limited or controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Am I free (= do I have permission) to leave now?",
          "free to I'll give you a key, so you'll be free to come and go as you like.",
          "feel free to Please feel free to interrupt me if you don't understand anything.",
          "free access The agreement gives companies free access to the markets of member countries.",
          "free election A great deal has been achieved, most notably free elections (= elections in which people can vote as they wish)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relaxed and informal:",
        "examples": [
          "The atmosphere in the office is fairly free and easy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing nothing, or not needing to be paid for:",
        "examples": [
          "I got some free cinema tickets.",
          "Members all receive a free copy of the monthly newsletter.",
          "The elderly travel free on public transport.",
          "free of charge We will install your washing machine free of charge (= without charge).",
          "for free You can download the app for free."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not a prisoner any longer, or having unlimited movement:",
        "examples": [
          "She left the court a free woman after the case against her collapsed because of a legal technicality.",
          "set someone free The new government has decided to set all political prisoners free.",
          "go free She went free after the charges against her were dropped.",
          "walk free I could not believe that the court would allow someone who was obviously guilty to walk free.",
          "I let the dogs run free in the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not in a fixed position or not joined to anything:",
        "examples": [
          "free of Both bookcases stand free of the wall.",
          "The bolts have worked themselves free because of the vibrations.",
          "free from Rescuers took several hours to cut the survivors free from the wreckage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not doing anything planned or important, or available to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "free time I do a lot of reading in my free time.",
          "free to She's in a meeting at the moment, but she should be free to see you in ten minutes.",
          "I'm working in the café all this week, but I've got a free evening next Monday.",
          "Excuse me, is this seat free (= is anyone intending to sit in this seat)?",
          "We queued for half an hour waiting for a free space in the car park.",
          "If you take these bags, that will give me a free hand to open the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having something that is unwanted or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "free from The organization is a charitable enterprise, so it is free from tax worldwide.",
          "free of She'll never be completely free of the disease.",
          "Ensure the wound is free from/of dirt before applying the bandage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving or using often or in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "He's rather free with his wife's money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something that belongs to someone else a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't her parents mind her making free with their house while they're on holiday?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an element is free, it is not combined with anything else or attached to anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "free oxygen/nitrogen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to leave a prison or place where they have been kept:",
        "examples": [
          "After a ten-hour siege the gunman agreed to free the hostages.",
          "free someone/something from something Anti-vivisectionists last night freed a number of animals from a laboratory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or make loose someone or something that is caught or held somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Both men were freed from the wreckage after a four-hour operation.",
          "In vain he tried to free the rope around his hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the limits or controls on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "free someone to do something Her retirement from politics will free her (= provide her with enough time) to write her memoirs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something available for someone to use:",
        "examples": [
          "They planned to extend the car park, freeing existing parking spaces for visitors.",
          "free something up Can you cancel my meetings – I need to free up the afternoon to write this report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the end of words to mean \"without having to pay\":",
        "examples": [
          "They agreed to let us live there rent-free.",
          "Many banks are now offering interest-free overdrafts to students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the end of words to mean \"without\":",
        "examples": [
          "lead-free fuel",
          "No working environment is entirely stress-free.",
          "The journey was surprisingly hassle-free."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not limited or controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] You are free to come and go as you please.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Please feel free to ask questions.",
          "Free elections will be held in two months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not or no longer a prisoner or an enslaved person:",
        "examples": [
          "She left the court a free woman.",
          "In the 1700s, Mamaroneck was home to a free black community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing nothing; not needing to be paid for:",
        "examples": [
          "When you buy a dinner for over $10, you get a soda free.",
          "We will install your washing machine free of charge (= without cost)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not held in a fixed position or not joined to anything:",
        "examples": [
          "He grabbed the free end of the rope.",
          "Mechanics checked the plane to see if any of the bolts had worked themselves free."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not doing anything planned or important, or not being used:",
        "examples": [
          "We have plans for Friday night but we’re free the rest of the weekend.",
          "I do a lot of reading in my free time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having something that is unwanted or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "After many months of treatment, she was declared free of disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to leave a prison or place where they have been kept:",
        "examples": [
          "The hostages were all freed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to release someone or something from limits or controls:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The inheritance freed him to travel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to release someone from something that is unwanted or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "He longed to be freed of all his obligations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to release someone or something that is physically held or trapped:",
        "examples": [
          "They worked to free the man trapped in the wreckage of his car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without:",
        "examples": [
          "tax-free",
          "toll-free",
          "The superintendent lives here rent-free."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing nothing:",
        "examples": [
          "They received two free return air-tickets every year.",
          "Tomorrow, shoppers will receive free samples of the store's famous chocolate chip cookies.",
          "free to/for sb The Bank's 3,030 ATMs would continue to be free to everyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not limited or controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "We know that freedom and opportunity can truly thrive in a free society that is also a responsible society.",
          "The website spokesperson said that its opinions are protected as free speech.",
          "be free to do sth Members of the public buying direct from an insurer are free to inquire about its security rating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is free is available to be used because no one else is using it:",
        "examples": [
          "Is this desk free?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not in a fixed position or not joined to anything:",
        "examples": [
          "free to do sth With the autocue, your hands and head are free to communicate body language more powerfully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not doing anything planned or important:",
        "examples": [
          "free to do sth Are you free to attend tomorrow's board meeting?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having something that is unwanted:",
        "examples": [
          "free from sth Members must be free from politics and outside influences when making decisions.",
          "free of sth They proved through testing that their products were free of contamination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that nothing is free even if it appears to be, for example, if someone gives you something they probably want something back from you in return",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "without having to pay for something:",
        "examples": [
          "They are then given a business account free of charge by the bank.",
          "You can access the online database for free."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something available for someone to use:",
        "examples": [
          "free (up) sth The chairman has promised tough action to cut costs and free up funds to grow core businesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the limits or controls on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "free sth from sth The basic aim is to free the housing market from council control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the end of words to mean 'without':",
        "examples": [
          "It is supposed to be virtually pollution-free and produce both electricity and hydrogen.",
          "The returns are not risk-free.",
          "tax-/interest-/duty-free Your husband could put the money in a tax-free cash ISA."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not limited or controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Am I free (= do I have permission) to leave now?",
          "free to I'll give you a key, so you'll be free to come and go as you like.",
          "feel free to Please feel free to interrupt me if you don't understand anything.",
          "free access The agreement gives companies free access to the markets of member countries.",
          "free election A great deal has been achieved, most notably free elections (= elections in which people can vote as they wish)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relaxed and informal:",
        "examples": [
          "The atmosphere in the office is fairly free and easy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing nothing, or not needing to be paid for:",
        "examples": [
          "I got some free cinema tickets.",
          "Members all receive a free copy of the monthly newsletter.",
          "The elderly travel free on public transport.",
          "free of charge We will install your washing machine free of charge (= without charge).",
          "for free You can download the app for free."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not a prisoner any longer, or having unlimited movement:",
        "examples": [
          "She left the court a free woman after the case against her collapsed because of a legal technicality.",
          "set someone free The new government has decided to set all political prisoners free.",
          "go free She went free after the charges against her were dropped.",
          "walk free I could not believe that the court would allow someone who was obviously guilty to walk free.",
          "I let the dogs run free in the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not in a fixed position or not joined to anything:",
        "examples": [
          "free of Both bookcases stand free of the wall.",
          "The bolts have worked themselves free because of the vibrations.",
          "free from Rescuers took several hours to cut the survivors free from the wreckage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not doing anything planned or important, or available to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "free time I do a lot of reading in my free time.",
          "free to She's in a meeting at the moment, but she should be free to see you in ten minutes.",
          "I'm working in the café all this week, but I've got a free evening next Monday.",
          "Excuse me, is this seat free (= is anyone intending to sit in this seat)?",
          "We queued for half an hour waiting for a free space in the car park.",
          "If you take these bags, that will give me a free hand to open the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having something that is unwanted or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "free from The organization is a charitable enterprise, so it is free from tax worldwide.",
          "free of She'll never be completely free of the disease.",
          "Ensure the wound is free from/of dirt before applying the bandage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving or using often or in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "He's rather free with his wife's money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something that belongs to someone else a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't her parents mind her making free with their house while they're on holiday?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an element is free, it is not combined with anything else or attached to anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "free oxygen/nitrogen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to leave a prison or place where they have been kept:",
        "examples": [
          "After a ten-hour siege the gunman agreed to free the hostages.",
          "free someone/something from something Anti-vivisectionists last night freed a number of animals from a laboratory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or make loose someone or something that is caught or held somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Both men were freed from the wreckage after a four-hour operation.",
          "In vain he tried to free the rope around his hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the limits or controls on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "free someone to do something Her retirement from politics will free her (= provide her with enough time) to write her memoirs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something available for someone to use:",
        "examples": [
          "They planned to extend the car park, freeing existing parking spaces for visitors.",
          "free something up Can you cancel my meetings – I need to free up the afternoon to write this report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the end of words to mean \"without having to pay\":",
        "examples": [
          "They agreed to let us live there rent-free.",
          "Many banks are now offering interest-free overdrafts to students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the end of words to mean \"without\":",
        "examples": [
          "lead-free fuel",
          "No working environment is entirely stress-free.",
          "The journey was surprisingly hassle-free."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not limited or controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] You are free to come and go as you please.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Please feel free to ask questions.",
          "Free elections will be held in two months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not or no longer a prisoner or an enslaved person:",
        "examples": [
          "She left the court a free woman.",
          "In the 1700s, Mamaroneck was home to a free black community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing nothing; not needing to be paid for:",
        "examples": [
          "When you buy a dinner for over $10, you get a soda free.",
          "We will install your washing machine free of charge (= without cost)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not held in a fixed position or not joined to anything:",
        "examples": [
          "He grabbed the free end of the rope.",
          "Mechanics checked the plane to see if any of the bolts had worked themselves free."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not doing anything planned or important, or not being used:",
        "examples": [
          "We have plans for Friday night but we’re free the rest of the weekend.",
          "I do a lot of reading in my free time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having something that is unwanted or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "After many months of treatment, she was declared free of disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to leave a prison or place where they have been kept:",
        "examples": [
          "The hostages were all freed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to release someone or something from limits or controls:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The inheritance freed him to travel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to release someone from something that is unwanted or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "He longed to be freed of all his obligations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to release someone or something that is physically held or trapped:",
        "examples": [
          "They worked to free the man trapped in the wreckage of his car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without:",
        "examples": [
          "tax-free",
          "toll-free",
          "The superintendent lives here rent-free."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing nothing:",
        "examples": [
          "They received two free return air-tickets every year.",
          "Tomorrow, shoppers will receive free samples of the store's famous chocolate chip cookies.",
          "free to/for sb The Bank's 3,030 ATMs would continue to be free to everyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not limited or controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "We know that freedom and opportunity can truly thrive in a free society that is also a responsible society.",
          "The website spokesperson said that its opinions are protected as free speech.",
          "be free to do sth Members of the public buying direct from an insurer are free to inquire about its security rating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is free is available to be used because no one else is using it:",
        "examples": [
          "Is this desk free?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not in a fixed position or not joined to anything:",
        "examples": [
          "free to do sth With the autocue, your hands and head are free to communicate body language more powerfully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not doing anything planned or important:",
        "examples": [
          "free to do sth Are you free to attend tomorrow's board meeting?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having something that is unwanted:",
        "examples": [
          "free from sth Members must be free from politics and outside influences when making decisions.",
          "free of sth They proved through testing that their products were free of contamination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that nothing is free even if it appears to be, for example, if someone gives you something they probably want something back from you in return",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "without having to pay for something:",
        "examples": [
          "They are then given a business account free of charge by the bank.",
          "You can access the online database for free."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something available for someone to use:",
        "examples": [
          "free (up) sth The chairman has promised tough action to cut costs and free up funds to grow core businesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the limits or controls on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "free sth from sth The basic aim is to free the housing market from council control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the end of words to mean 'without':",
        "examples": [
          "It is supposed to be virtually pollution-free and produce both electricity and hydrogen.",
          "The returns are not risk-free.",
          "tax-/interest-/duty-free Your husband could put the money in a tax-free cash ISA."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freestyle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a swimming race in which each competitor can use any stroke (= swimming style), but that is usually done using the front crawl (= a fast style of swimming in which the front of the body faces down and you move your arms over your head one after the other and kick with straight legs):",
        "examples": [
          "He won the 400 metres freestyle.",
          "She swam the 4 x 200 women's freestyle relay with three teammates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sports competition in which each competitor can use any style or method they choose:",
        "examples": [
          "US skiers have excelled at every type of event — alpine, nordic, and freestyle.",
          "He won the freestyle heavyweight wrestling title."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style of dancing in which there are no particular steps (= movements) that must be performed, or in which steps from various different styles can be used:",
        "examples": [
          "Each couple will perform two dances - one Latin or Ballroom, the other a freestyle.",
          "She and her friends performed freestyle dance at local malls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style of rapping (= performing by speaking words over a strong rhythm) in which the performer does not prepare or write the words down before they start, or that does not keep to one particular subject or structure:",
        "examples": [
          "Freestyle is straight off the top of your head. It's not written down.",
          "In his live show he links his songs together with freestyles.",
          "He got into a lengthy freestyle rap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rap (= perform by speaking words over a strong rhythm) in a way that is not prepared or written down before starting, or that does not keep to one particular subject or structure:",
        "examples": [
          "The producer heard him freestyling on a local radio show and offered him a record deal.",
          "She starts freestyling new rhymes partway through the performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dance in a way that does not involve any particular steps (= movements) that must be performed, or in which steps from various different styles can be used:",
        "examples": [
          "With street dance, dancers are encouraged to freestyle and wear what they want.",
          "I just freestyled a few moves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk without having planned what you are going to say:",
        "examples": [
          "By the time the meal was over we were freestyling through our favourite movies.",
          "Now she's on TV freestyling jokes with famous comedians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something in a way that is not carefully planned or organized or that does not keep to particular rules or styles:",
        "examples": [
          "For me programming is a hobby, so there is no pressure to learn specific \"rules\" — I'm freestyling.",
          "I often cook without using a recipe. I’ll poke around in the fridge and cupboards and just freestyle.",
          "I think these regulations are too important for us to casually freestyle changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not carefully planned or organized, or not keeping to particular rules or styles:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a freestyle trip, not a package tour, so wander wherever and do whatever you feel like.",
          "The live performance sounds different to the album: funkier, jazzier, more freestyle and immediate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not carefully planned or organized, or does not keep to particular rules or styles:",
        "examples": [
          "Some programming environments are rigorous, constraining how the programmer works so that everything can be checked, and others are exploratory, leaving the programmer to work freestyle.",
          "You can just enjoy drumming to your favourite music and do it freestyle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sports competition, esp. a swimming race, in which each competitor can choose to use any style or method, or a style of swimming in which you lie on your front and move first one arm then the other over your head, while kicking your legs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "freeway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wide road for fast-moving traffic, especially in the US, with a limited number of places at which drivers can enter and leave it:",
        "examples": [
          "the Santa Monica freeway"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wide road for fast moving traffic traveling long distances, with a limited number of places at which drivers can enter and leave it:",
        "examples": [
          "the Santa Monica freeway in California"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freeways": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wide road for fast-moving traffic, especially in the US, with a limited number of places at which drivers can enter and leave it:",
        "examples": [
          "the Santa Monica freeway"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wide road for fast moving traffic traveling long distances, with a limited number of places at which drivers can enter and leave it:",
        "examples": [
          "the Santa Monica freeway in California"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freeze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you freeze something, you lower its temperature below 0°C, causing it to become cold and often hard, and if something freezes, its temperature goes below 0°C:",
        "examples": [
          "Water freezes to ice at a temperature of 0°C.",
          "freeze hard The ground had frozen hard.",
          "freeze solid The river used to freeze solid every winter.",
          "We had to play the game in driving rain, but at least the pitch wasn't frozen.",
          "freeze over When the lake freezes over (= turns into ice on the surface), we can go skating on it.",
          "freeze up Our pipes froze up (= the water in them turned to ice) several times last winter.",
          "The weather forecast says that it is going to freeze tonight (= that the temperature will be at or below 0°C).",
          "freeze to death Without a sleeping bag, you would freeze to death (= become so cold that you die) out there on the mountainside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make food last a long time by storing it at a very low temperature so that it becomes hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll freeze any food that's left over.",
          "Most soups freeze (= can be preserved by being stored at a very low temperature) well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an engine or lock freezes, it stops working because its parts have become stuck and can no longer move:",
        "examples": [
          "My old bicycle was so rusty that the gears had frozen.",
          "If the lock has frozen up, try lubricating it with oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or animal that is moving freezes, it stops suddenly and becomes completely still, especially because of fear:",
        "examples": [
          "She saw someone outside the window and froze.",
          "\"Freeze (= don't move) or I'll shoot!\" screamed the gunman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, to stop the puck with a stick, or with your hand if you are a goaltender (= the player who guards the goal), and prevent it from moving or being moved by another player, which causes play to stop:",
        "examples": [
          "Taylor froze the puck against the boards and the referee called for a faceoff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To freeze something such as pay or prices is to fix it at a particular level and not allow any increases:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has frozen pensions until the end of next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially and legally prevent money or property from being used or moved:",
        "examples": [
          "When it was obvious the company was going bankrupt, the government ordered all their assets to be frozen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of extremely cold weather",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a temporary stopping of something:",
        "examples": [
          "freeze on The government has imposed a wage freeze/a freeze on wage increases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become cold enough to become solid:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The rainwater froze overnight, leaving the roads icy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you freeze food, you preserve it by storing it at a very low temperature.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone such as a police officer who says freeze is ordering you not to move except as the person tells you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Freeze! Keep your hands up!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To freeze something such as pay or prices is to fix them at a particular level and not allow any increases:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The company has frozen salaries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To freeze money or property is to officially and legally prevent it from being used or moved:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The government froze his assets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when the air temperature is low enough so that water will freeze:",
        "examples": [
          "The first freeze didn’t come until mid-December."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A freeze is a temporary stopping of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has imposed a wage/hiring freeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fix prices, income levels, interest rates, etc. at a particular level and not allow any increases:",
        "examples": [
          "freeze wages/rates/taxes Mortgage lenders have agreed to freeze adjustable interest rates for some of the state's highest-risk borrowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a government or court freezes someone's bank account, money, assets etc. it legally prevents them from using any of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the prisoners' assets were frozen by order of the government.",
          "Officials said they will freeze 120 local bank accounts and place racketeering liens on numerous homes and businesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a computer freezes or a computer screen is frozen, it suddenly stops working and the screen will not change even when you use the keyboard or mouse:",
        "examples": [
          "If your computer freezes, you may have to shut it down manually by holding the power button for several seconds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially stop an activity or process for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "freeze production/sales/recruitment The world's biggest automaker announced that it will temporarily freeze production due to low demand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision to fix prices, income levels, interest rates, etc. at a particular level and not allow any increases:",
        "examples": [
          "a pay/price/interest rate/tax freeze To deal with the pension crisis, a two-year salary freeze has been imposed on the city's 11,000 employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official decision to stop an activity from continuing for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "They promised to halve the deficit through a domestic spending freeze and improving government efficiency.",
          "The temporary nuclear freeze has not impressed Washington hardliners.",
          "a hiring/recruitment freeze Hiring freezes and layoffs are likely to continue into the new year.",
          "a freeze on sth The organization was set up to campaign for a freeze on the growing of GM crops and animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official order, for example, from a judge or government, that prevents money or property from being used or moved:",
        "examples": [
          "impose/put/place a freeze on sth A High Court judge placed a freeze on her worldwide assets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freezer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container, operated by electricity, that stores food at a very cold temperature so that it becomes solid and can be kept safely for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a large fridge and a separate freezer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electrically powered container or part of a refrigerator that freezes foods so that they can be preserved safely for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Put the steaks in the freezer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freezers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container, operated by electricity, that stores food at a very cold temperature so that it becomes solid and can be kept safely for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a large fridge and a separate freezer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electrically powered container or part of a refrigerator that freezes foods so that they can be preserved safely for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Put the steaks in the freezer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freezes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you freeze something, you lower its temperature below 0°C, causing it to become cold and often hard, and if something freezes, its temperature goes below 0°C:",
        "examples": [
          "Water freezes to ice at a temperature of 0°C.",
          "freeze hard The ground had frozen hard.",
          "freeze solid The river used to freeze solid every winter.",
          "We had to play the game in driving rain, but at least the pitch wasn't frozen.",
          "freeze over When the lake freezes over (= turns into ice on the surface), we can go skating on it.",
          "freeze up Our pipes froze up (= the water in them turned to ice) several times last winter.",
          "The weather forecast says that it is going to freeze tonight (= that the temperature will be at or below 0°C).",
          "freeze to death Without a sleeping bag, you would freeze to death (= become so cold that you die) out there on the mountainside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make food last a long time by storing it at a very low temperature so that it becomes hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll freeze any food that's left over.",
          "Most soups freeze (= can be preserved by being stored at a very low temperature) well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an engine or lock freezes, it stops working because its parts have become stuck and can no longer move:",
        "examples": [
          "My old bicycle was so rusty that the gears had frozen.",
          "If the lock has frozen up, try lubricating it with oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or animal that is moving freezes, it stops suddenly and becomes completely still, especially because of fear:",
        "examples": [
          "She saw someone outside the window and froze.",
          "\"Freeze (= don't move) or I'll shoot!\" screamed the gunman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, to stop the puck with a stick, or with your hand if you are a goaltender (= the player who guards the goal), and prevent it from moving or being moved by another player, which causes play to stop:",
        "examples": [
          "Taylor froze the puck against the boards and the referee called for a faceoff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To freeze something such as pay or prices is to fix it at a particular level and not allow any increases:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has frozen pensions until the end of next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially and legally prevent money or property from being used or moved:",
        "examples": [
          "When it was obvious the company was going bankrupt, the government ordered all their assets to be frozen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of extremely cold weather",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a temporary stopping of something:",
        "examples": [
          "freeze on The government has imposed a wage freeze/a freeze on wage increases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become cold enough to become solid:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The rainwater froze overnight, leaving the roads icy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you freeze food, you preserve it by storing it at a very low temperature.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone such as a police officer who says freeze is ordering you not to move except as the person tells you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Freeze! Keep your hands up!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To freeze something such as pay or prices is to fix them at a particular level and not allow any increases:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The company has frozen salaries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To freeze money or property is to officially and legally prevent it from being used or moved:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The government froze his assets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when the air temperature is low enough so that water will freeze:",
        "examples": [
          "The first freeze didn’t come until mid-December."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A freeze is a temporary stopping of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has imposed a wage/hiring freeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fix prices, income levels, interest rates, etc. at a particular level and not allow any increases:",
        "examples": [
          "freeze wages/rates/taxes Mortgage lenders have agreed to freeze adjustable interest rates for some of the state's highest-risk borrowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a government or court freezes someone's bank account, money, assets etc. it legally prevents them from using any of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the prisoners' assets were frozen by order of the government.",
          "Officials said they will freeze 120 local bank accounts and place racketeering liens on numerous homes and businesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a computer freezes or a computer screen is frozen, it suddenly stops working and the screen will not change even when you use the keyboard or mouse:",
        "examples": [
          "If your computer freezes, you may have to shut it down manually by holding the power button for several seconds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially stop an activity or process for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "freeze production/sales/recruitment The world's biggest automaker announced that it will temporarily freeze production due to low demand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision to fix prices, income levels, interest rates, etc. at a particular level and not allow any increases:",
        "examples": [
          "a pay/price/interest rate/tax freeze To deal with the pension crisis, a two-year salary freeze has been imposed on the city's 11,000 employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official decision to stop an activity from continuing for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "They promised to halve the deficit through a domestic spending freeze and improving government efficiency.",
          "The temporary nuclear freeze has not impressed Washington hardliners.",
          "a hiring/recruitment freeze Hiring freezes and layoffs are likely to continue into the new year.",
          "a freeze on sth The organization was set up to campaign for a freeze on the growing of GM crops and animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official order, for example, from a judge or government, that prevents money or property from being used or moved:",
        "examples": [
          "impose/put/place a freeze on sth A High Court judge placed a freeze on her worldwide assets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freezing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely cold:",
        "examples": [
          "it is freezing It's freezing in here - can I close the window?",
          "They survived for four hours in the freezing water.",
          "After walking through the snow, my feet were freezing.",
          "freezing cold I had to wait for hours on the freezing cold station platform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "turning to ice:",
        "examples": [
          "Freezing fog and icy patches are expected to cause problems for motorists tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the temperature (0°C) at which water becomes ice:",
        "examples": [
          "The temperature was below freezing for most of the day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the change or process of changing from a liquid to a solid substance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "cold enough for liquids to turn to ice:",
        "examples": [
          "We can expect freezing temperatures all week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. Freezing also means very cold:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s freezing in here – turn off the air conditioner!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "goods, but not passengers, that are carried from one place to another, by ship, aircraft, train, or truck, or the system of transporting these goods:",
        "examples": [
          "carry freight The ship carries both freight and passengers.",
          "a freight company",
          "air freight Kenyan farmers rely on air freight to sell their goods abroad.",
          "sea freight Will the goods be sent by air or sea freight?",
          "freight train Hundreds of freight trains come down these tracks each day.",
          "US The escaped prisoner made his getaway in a freight car on a train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money paid for transporting goods",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send goods by air, sea, or train:",
        "examples": [
          "Grapes from this region are freighted all over the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "transported as part of a large group of things, by ship, aircraft, train, or truck:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be much cheaper to send the goods freight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods that are transported from one place to another by ship, aircraft, train, or truck:",
        "examples": [
          "Most planes carry both freight and passengers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A freight train is a train that carries only goods.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods that are transported by ship, aircraft, train, or truck, or the method of transporting these goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship carries both freight and passengers.",
          "a freight company",
          "Will the goods be sent by air or sea freight?",
          "freight trains",
          "Everything was loaded into a freight car/wagon on the train.",
          "a freight carrier/hauler/operator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money paid for transporting goods:",
        "examples": [
          "If you buy the full three-piece set, we will pay the freight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport goods by aircraft, ship, train, or truck:",
        "examples": [
          "Grapes from this region are freighted all over the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "by ship, aircraft, train, or truck as part of a large group of things being transported:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be much cheaper to send the goods freight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freighter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large ship for carrying goods",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is loading goods onto ships or vehicles or transporting goods by ship or on a vehicle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large ship or aircraft for carrying goods",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large ship or aircraft for carrying goods",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "french": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the language that people speak in France, parts of Belgium and Canada, and other countries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people of France",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to France, its people, or its language:",
        "examples": [
          "French food/culture/music",
          "We used to spend our holidays in a small French town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare a chop or rib (= a piece of meat cooked and served on the bone) by removing any meat from the end of the bone:",
        "examples": [
          "Prepare a 4-bone rack of lamb by Frenching the bones.",
          "If the rib bones have been frenched, wrap them with aluminum foil so they don't blacken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to French kiss (= kiss with the lips apart and the tongues touching):",
        "examples": [
          "Everywhere there were young couples Frenching.",
          "I realized that the woman who was frenching me was his wife."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frenchman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man from France",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "frenzy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an example of) uncontrolled and excited behaviour or emotion that is sometimes violent:",
        "examples": [
          "frenzy of In a frenzy of rage she hit him.",
          "the media frenzy over the celebrity wedding",
          "work yourself into a frenzy The audience worked themselves into a frenzy as they waited for her to come on stage.",
          "whip yourself into a frenzy He had whipped himself into a frenzy and was now not able to calm himself.",
          "There was a frenzy of activity in the financial markets yesterday.",
          "In a moment of jealous frenzy, she cut the sleeves off all his shirts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excited, uncontrollable, and sometimes violent behavior or emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually sing ] Duncan’s game-winning shot sent the crowd into a frenzy.",
          "[ C usually sing ] The Saturday night sale can best be described as a buying frenzy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frequencies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number of times something happens within a particular period, or the fact of something happening often or a large number or times:",
        "examples": [
          "frequency of Complaints about the frequency of buses rose in the last year.",
          "the increasing frequency of terrorist attacks",
          "It's not the duration of his absences from work so much as the frequency that worries me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of times that a wave, especially a light, sound, or radio wave, is produced within a particular period, especially one second:",
        "examples": [
          "the frequency of light",
          "low frequency radiation",
          "The human ear cannot hear very high-frequency sounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular number of radio waves produced in a second at which a radio signal is broadcast:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know what frequency the BBC World Service is on?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of times that a wave is produced within a particular period, esp. within one second:",
        "examples": [
          "Dogs can hear very high frequencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of times something is repeated, or the fact of something happening often:",
        "examples": [
          "Houses are sold here with greater frequency than in most other parts of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of times something happens within a particular period, or the fact of something happening often or a large number of times:",
        "examples": [
          "Once a week is a good frequency to back up all the data.",
          "the frequency of sth Cost-conscious retailers are reducing the frequency of cash collections.",
          "We can surely do better in reducing the frequency and intensity of emerging market financial crises.",
          "with greater/increasing frequency Skirmishes between privacy advocates and those collecting information are occurring with increasing frequency.",
          "Some trusts limit the frequency with which a loan can be modified."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of times that a wave, especially a sound or radio wave, is produced within a particular period, especially one second:",
        "examples": [
          "The transmitter sends out a pulse of sound at a frequency of 6 kilohertz."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frequency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number of times something happens within a particular period, or the fact of something happening often or a large number or times:",
        "examples": [
          "frequency of Complaints about the frequency of buses rose in the last year.",
          "the increasing frequency of terrorist attacks",
          "It's not the duration of his absences from work so much as the frequency that worries me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of times that a wave, especially a light, sound, or radio wave, is produced within a particular period, especially one second:",
        "examples": [
          "the frequency of light",
          "low frequency radiation",
          "The human ear cannot hear very high-frequency sounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular number of radio waves produced in a second at which a radio signal is broadcast:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know what frequency the BBC World Service is on?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of times that a wave is produced within a particular period, esp. within one second:",
        "examples": [
          "Dogs can hear very high frequencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of times something is repeated, or the fact of something happening often:",
        "examples": [
          "Houses are sold here with greater frequency than in most other parts of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of times something happens within a particular period, or the fact of something happening often or a large number of times:",
        "examples": [
          "Once a week is a good frequency to back up all the data.",
          "the frequency of sth Cost-conscious retailers are reducing the frequency of cash collections.",
          "We can surely do better in reducing the frequency and intensity of emerging market financial crises.",
          "with greater/increasing frequency Skirmishes between privacy advocates and those collecting information are occurring with increasing frequency.",
          "Some trusts limit the frequency with which a loan can be modified."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of times that a wave, especially a sound or radio wave, is produced within a particular period, especially one second:",
        "examples": [
          "The transmitter sends out a pulse of sound at a frequency of 6 kilohertz."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frequent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening often:",
        "examples": [
          "a frequent visitor to the US",
          "A frequent criticism of the proposal has been its high cost.",
          "The most frequent cause of death is heart disease.",
          "The attacks were increasingly frequent and serious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in or visit a particular place often:",
        "examples": [
          "a bar frequented by criminals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening often; common:",
        "examples": [
          "She makes frequent trips home to Beijing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to often be in or often visit a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "They go to clubs frequented by artists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or doing something often:",
        "examples": [
          "A frequent criticism of the proposal has been its high cost.",
          "Thomas is a frequent presenter at trade conventions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frequently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "often:",
        "examples": [
          "frequently asked questions",
          "I see him frequently.",
          "The buses run less frequently on Sundays."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fresco": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a picture made by) painting on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling:",
        "examples": [
          "Michelangelo's famous frescoes are in the Sistine Chapel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fresh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "new or different:",
        "examples": [
          "The original orders were cancelled and I was given fresh instructions.",
          "Fresh evidence has emerged that casts doubts on the men's conviction.",
          "We need to take a fresh look at the problem.",
          "Your coffee is cold - let me make you a fresh cup.",
          "There has been fresh fighting between police and demonstrators.",
          "make a fresh start They decided to move abroad and make a fresh start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "new and therefore interesting or exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "His book offers some fresh insights into the events leading up to the war.",
          "We have tried to come up with a fresh new approach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "recently made, done, arrived, etc., and especially not yet changed by time:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a fresh fall of snow during the night.",
          "There's nothing better than fresh bread, straight from the oven.",
          "The house, with its fresh coat of paint, looked beautiful in the sunshine.",
          "fresh out of She's fresh out of college and very bright.",
          "The events of last year are still fresh in people's minds (= people can remember them easily)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are fresh out of something, you have just finished or sold all of it, so that there is no more left:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked the waiter for mango juice but they were fresh out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food or flowers) in a natural condition rather than artificially preserved by a process such as freezing:",
        "examples": [
          "fresh fruit and vegetables",
          "fresh fish/meat",
          "fresh coffee"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of air) clean and cool; found outside rather than in a room:",
        "examples": [
          "I opened the window to let some fresh air in.",
          "fresh mountain air",
          "I'm just going out for a breath of fresh air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fresh weather is cool, sometimes with wind:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a lovely, fresh spring morning.",
          "There's a fresh breeze today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clean and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt wonderfully clean and fresh after my shower.",
          "I use a mouthwash to keep my breath fresh.",
          "This wine has a light, fresh taste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energetic, enthusiastic, and not tired:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll deal with this problem in the morning when I'm fresh.",
          "Try and get some sleep on the plane, then you'll arrive feeling fresh."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a face) natural, healthy, and young looking:",
        "examples": [
          "fresh complexion She has a lovely fresh (= clear and smooth) complexion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of water) not salty:",
        "examples": [
          "Trout are fresh water fish (= live in water that is not salty).",
          "These plants are found in fresh water lakes and rivers (= those containing water that is not salty)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being too confident and showing no respect, or showing by your actions or words that you want to have sex with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "get fresh with Don't you get fresh with me, young woman!",
          "get fresh He started getting fresh (= behaving in a sexual way) in the cinema, so she slapped his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good and attractive or stylish:",
        "examples": [
          "You're looking fresh!",
          "fresh shoes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "recently done:",
        "examples": [
          "fresh-baked bread",
          "fresh-cut flowers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food or flowers) recently picked, made, or cooked:",
        "examples": [
          "fresh fruit/vegetables",
          "fresh-baked bread",
          "Elise is in the garden cutting some fresh flowers for the table.",
          "There’s a fresh pot of coffee on the stove."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fresh food is also food in a natural condition rather than artificially preserved by a process such as freezing.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "recently made or done, and not yet changed by time:",
        "examples": [
          "The events of last year are still fresh in people’s minds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "different or additional; replacing what exists:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s got a fresh way of looking at old material."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of air) clean and cool, in a way thought typical of air away from cities and outside buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "How can we keep the kids indoors when they want to play in the fresh air?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clean and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "fresh bed linens",
          "the fresh smell of pine trees"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of water) from rivers and lakes and therefore not salty:",
        "examples": [
          "Rainfall is the sole source of the island’s fresh water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energetic and enthusiastic; not tired:",
        "examples": [
          "I awoke feeling fresh and ready to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being too confident and showing a lack of respect:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t get fresh with me, young woman!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freshen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something cleaner and/or cooler:",
        "examples": [
          "She opened a window to freshen up the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a wind freshens, it becomes stronger and cooler:",
        "examples": [
          "The wind is expected to freshen as it moves in from the east."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you freshen someone's especially alcoholic drink, you add more to it:",
        "examples": [
          "Here, let me freshen your drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something more clean and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "These mints are supposed to freshen your breath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the air cleaner or cooler:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She opened a window to freshen the room.",
          "[ I ] The wind freshened (= became stronger and cooler) and dragged my hair across my eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add more to someone's alcoholic drink:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I freshen your drink ?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fresher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a student who has recently started studying at a college or university",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "freshest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "new or different:",
        "examples": [
          "The original orders were cancelled and I was given fresh instructions.",
          "Fresh evidence has emerged that casts doubts on the men's conviction.",
          "We need to take a fresh look at the problem.",
          "Your coffee is cold - let me make you a fresh cup.",
          "There has been fresh fighting between police and demonstrators.",
          "make a fresh start They decided to move abroad and make a fresh start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "new and therefore interesting or exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "His book offers some fresh insights into the events leading up to the war.",
          "We have tried to come up with a fresh new approach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "recently made, done, arrived, etc., and especially not yet changed by time:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a fresh fall of snow during the night.",
          "There's nothing better than fresh bread, straight from the oven.",
          "The house, with its fresh coat of paint, looked beautiful in the sunshine.",
          "fresh out of She's fresh out of college and very bright.",
          "The events of last year are still fresh in people's minds (= people can remember them easily)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are fresh out of something, you have just finished or sold all of it, so that there is no more left:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked the waiter for mango juice but they were fresh out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food or flowers) in a natural condition rather than artificially preserved by a process such as freezing:",
        "examples": [
          "fresh fruit and vegetables",
          "fresh fish/meat",
          "fresh coffee"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of air) clean and cool; found outside rather than in a room:",
        "examples": [
          "I opened the window to let some fresh air in.",
          "fresh mountain air",
          "I'm just going out for a breath of fresh air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fresh weather is cool, sometimes with wind:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a lovely, fresh spring morning.",
          "There's a fresh breeze today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clean and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt wonderfully clean and fresh after my shower.",
          "I use a mouthwash to keep my breath fresh.",
          "This wine has a light, fresh taste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energetic, enthusiastic, and not tired:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll deal with this problem in the morning when I'm fresh.",
          "Try and get some sleep on the plane, then you'll arrive feeling fresh."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a face) natural, healthy, and young looking:",
        "examples": [
          "fresh complexion She has a lovely fresh (= clear and smooth) complexion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of water) not salty:",
        "examples": [
          "Trout are fresh water fish (= live in water that is not salty).",
          "These plants are found in fresh water lakes and rivers (= those containing water that is not salty)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being too confident and showing no respect, or showing by your actions or words that you want to have sex with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "get fresh with Don't you get fresh with me, young woman!",
          "get fresh He started getting fresh (= behaving in a sexual way) in the cinema, so she slapped his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good and attractive or stylish:",
        "examples": [
          "You're looking fresh!",
          "fresh shoes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "recently done:",
        "examples": [
          "fresh-baked bread",
          "fresh-cut flowers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food or flowers) recently picked, made, or cooked:",
        "examples": [
          "fresh fruit/vegetables",
          "fresh-baked bread",
          "Elise is in the garden cutting some fresh flowers for the table.",
          "There’s a fresh pot of coffee on the stove."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fresh food is also food in a natural condition rather than artificially preserved by a process such as freezing.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "recently made or done, and not yet changed by time:",
        "examples": [
          "The events of last year are still fresh in people’s minds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "different or additional; replacing what exists:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s got a fresh way of looking at old material."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of air) clean and cool, in a way thought typical of air away from cities and outside buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "How can we keep the kids indoors when they want to play in the fresh air?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clean and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "fresh bed linens",
          "the fresh smell of pine trees"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of water) from rivers and lakes and therefore not salty:",
        "examples": [
          "Rainfall is the sole source of the island’s fresh water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energetic and enthusiastic; not tired:",
        "examples": [
          "I awoke feeling fresh and ready to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being too confident and showing a lack of respect:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t get fresh with me, young woman!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freshly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "recently done:",
        "examples": [
          "freshly baked bread",
          "freshly made sandwiches",
          "freshly washed hair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "recently done:",
        "examples": [
          "I just love the smell of freshly cut grass."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freshman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a student in the first year of high school, college, or university:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a freshman at Harvard.",
          "Greg and Jody met in their freshman year at college and married soon after they graduated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has recently started any particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a freshman in Congress",
          "a freshman football player"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student in the first year of a program of study in a college, university, or high school (= a school for students aged 14 to 18):",
        "examples": [
          "She is a freshman at Harvard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "freshmen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a student in the first year of high school, college, or university:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a freshman at Harvard.",
          "Greg and Jody met in their freshman year at college and married soon after they graduated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has recently started any particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a freshman in Congress",
          "a freshman football player"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student in the first year of a program of study in a college, university, or high school (= a school for students aged 14 to 18):",
        "examples": [
          "She is a freshman at Harvard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fret": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be nervous or worried:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't fret - I'm sure he's OK.",
          "fret about She spent the day fretting about what she'd said to Nicky.",
          "fret over As a new mother, I fretted over any delay in my daughter's development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the small raised metal bars across the long, thin part of a stringed musical instrument such as a guitar, that show you where to put your fingers on the strings in order to produce different notes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "fog that comes in from the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "sea fret The sea fret rolled back and the sun came out.",
          "Sometimes a fret creeps up on you when you're swimming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to worry or be unhappy about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t fret – I’m sure we’ll find the kitten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, slightly raised metal bar, several of which are positioned across the neck (= long, narrow part) of some musical instruments, such as a guitar",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "friar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man belonging to one of several Roman Catholic religious groups, whose members often promise to stay poor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a religious group of men who often work as teachers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "friction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the force that makes it difficult for one object to slide along the surface of another or to move through a liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "When you rub your hands together the friction produces heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disagreement or unfriendliness caused by people having different opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "friction between There's a lot of friction between my wife and my mother.",
          "Politics is a source of considerable friction in our family.",
          "Border clashes have led to increased friction between the two countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force that works against an object as it slides along the surface of another object or moves through a liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "A gasoline engine loses over 70 percent of its energy to friction and heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disagreement or dislike caused by people having different opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s less friction in relationships when you use teamwork."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "friday": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Thursday and before Saturday:",
        "examples": [
          "on Friday Shall we go to the theatre on Friday?",
          "I leave work early on Fridays.",
          "next Friday We're going to Paris for the weekend next Friday.",
          "last Friday I haven't spoken to him since last Friday.",
          "Our next meeting is on the 5th, which is a Friday.",
          "Friday morning They arranged to meet up on Friday morning.",
          "Friday afternoon The chemistry class will be moved to Friday afternoon.",
          "Friday evening I am going to a party on Friday evening.",
          "Friday night I usedto go dancing with Maria every Friday night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Thursday and before Saturday",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fridays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Thursday and before Saturday:",
        "examples": [
          "on Friday Shall we go to the theatre on Friday?",
          "I leave work early on Fridays.",
          "next Friday We're going to Paris for the weekend next Friday.",
          "last Friday I haven't spoken to him since last Friday.",
          "Our next meeting is on the 5th, which is a Friday.",
          "Friday morning They arranged to meet up on Friday morning.",
          "Friday afternoon The chemistry class will be moved to Friday afternoon.",
          "Friday evening I am going to a party on Friday evening.",
          "Friday night I usedto go dancing with Maria every Friday night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Thursday and before Saturday",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fridge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of kitchen equipment that uses electricity to preserve food at a cold temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to put the milk back in the fridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into a fridge to preserve it at a cold temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "I do drink beer, but I have to fridge it first.",
          "If we're talking about fridged leftovers, who doesn't love cold pizza?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a refrigerator",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fried": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "cooked in hot oil or fat:",
        "examples": [
          "a fried egg",
          "fried onions"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "friendless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without friends:",
        "examples": [
          "Friendless and jobless, he wondered how he would survive the year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "friendlies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someone:",
        "examples": [
          "a friendly face/smile",
          "friendly to/towards Our neighbours have always been very friendly to/towards us.",
          "friendly terms I'm on friendly terms with my daughter's teacher.",
          "friendly with Are you friendly with (= a friend of) Graham?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A friendly place is pleasant and makes you feel happy and comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a friendly little restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A friendly game or argument is one that you play or have for pleasure and in order to practise your skills, rather than playing or arguing seriously with the aim of winning:",
        "examples": [
          "We were having a friendly argument about politics.",
          "The teams are playing a friendly match on Sunday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Friendly countries and friendly soldiers are ones who are not your enemies and who are working or fighting with you.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game that is played for enjoyment and in order to practise, not with the aim of winning points as part of a serious competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The rugby club has a friendly next week against the Giants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the end of words to mean \"not harmful\":",
        "examples": [
          "ozone-friendly aerosols",
          "dolphin-friendly tuna (= fish caught without harming dolphins) ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the end of words to mean \"suitable for particular people to use\":",
        "examples": [
          "a family-friendly restaurant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having an attitude or acting in a way that shows that you like people and want them to like and trust you:",
        "examples": [
          "They were friendly people.",
          "She had a bright, friendly smile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe a place as friendly, you mean that it is pleasant and comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a very friendly city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If countries or organizations are friendly, they are willing to help each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Sometimes an ambassador will get too friendly with the local dictator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Friendly is also used as a combining form to mean easy to be comfortable with or not damaging:",
        "examples": [
          "user-friendly technology",
          "a family-friendly film"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to situations in which the owners or directors of a company are willing to sell it to another company that wants to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "a friendly merger/offer/takeover The board is seeking a higher price in exchange for entering into a friendly merger agreement.",
          "The friendly takeover will instantly force competitors to bring down their prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(often used in compounds) easy to use or suitable for members of a particular group to use:",
        "examples": [
          "Their website is particularly friendly to use.",
          "a customer-friendly bank",
          "a child-friendly working environment",
          "We need to continue to make the shopping area more pedestrian-friendly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "friendliest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someone:",
        "examples": [
          "a friendly face/smile",
          "friendly to/towards Our neighbours have always been very friendly to/towards us.",
          "friendly terms I'm on friendly terms with my daughter's teacher.",
          "friendly with Are you friendly with (= a friend of) Graham?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A friendly place is pleasant and makes you feel happy and comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a friendly little restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A friendly game or argument is one that you play or have for pleasure and in order to practise your skills, rather than playing or arguing seriously with the aim of winning:",
        "examples": [
          "We were having a friendly argument about politics.",
          "The teams are playing a friendly match on Sunday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Friendly countries and friendly soldiers are ones who are not your enemies and who are working or fighting with you.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game that is played for enjoyment and in order to practise, not with the aim of winning points as part of a serious competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The rugby club has a friendly next week against the Giants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the end of words to mean \"not harmful\":",
        "examples": [
          "ozone-friendly aerosols",
          "dolphin-friendly tuna (= fish caught without harming dolphins) ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the end of words to mean \"suitable for particular people to use\":",
        "examples": [
          "a family-friendly restaurant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having an attitude or acting in a way that shows that you like people and want them to like and trust you:",
        "examples": [
          "They were friendly people.",
          "She had a bright, friendly smile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe a place as friendly, you mean that it is pleasant and comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a very friendly city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If countries or organizations are friendly, they are willing to help each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Sometimes an ambassador will get too friendly with the local dictator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Friendly is also used as a combining form to mean easy to be comfortable with or not damaging:",
        "examples": [
          "user-friendly technology",
          "a family-friendly film"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to situations in which the owners or directors of a company are willing to sell it to another company that wants to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "a friendly merger/offer/takeover The board is seeking a higher price in exchange for entering into a friendly merger agreement.",
          "The friendly takeover will instantly force competitors to bring down their prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(often used in compounds) easy to use or suitable for members of a particular group to use:",
        "examples": [
          "Their website is particularly friendly to use.",
          "a customer-friendly bank",
          "a child-friendly working environment",
          "We need to continue to make the shopping area more pedestrian-friendly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "friendly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someone:",
        "examples": [
          "a friendly face/smile",
          "friendly to/towards Our neighbours have always been very friendly to/towards us.",
          "friendly terms I'm on friendly terms with my daughter's teacher.",
          "friendly with Are you friendly with (= a friend of) Graham?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A friendly place is pleasant and makes you feel happy and comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a friendly little restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A friendly game or argument is one that you play or have for pleasure and in order to practise your skills, rather than playing or arguing seriously with the aim of winning:",
        "examples": [
          "We were having a friendly argument about politics.",
          "The teams are playing a friendly match on Sunday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Friendly countries and friendly soldiers are ones who are not your enemies and who are working or fighting with you.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game that is played for enjoyment and in order to practise, not with the aim of winning points as part of a serious competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The rugby club has a friendly next week against the Giants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the end of words to mean \"not harmful\":",
        "examples": [
          "ozone-friendly aerosols",
          "dolphin-friendly tuna (= fish caught without harming dolphins) ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the end of words to mean \"suitable for particular people to use\":",
        "examples": [
          "a family-friendly restaurant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having an attitude or acting in a way that shows that you like people and want them to like and trust you:",
        "examples": [
          "They were friendly people.",
          "She had a bright, friendly smile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe a place as friendly, you mean that it is pleasant and comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a very friendly city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If countries or organizations are friendly, they are willing to help each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Sometimes an ambassador will get too friendly with the local dictator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Friendly is also used as a combining form to mean easy to be comfortable with or not damaging:",
        "examples": [
          "user-friendly technology",
          "a family-friendly film"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to situations in which the owners or directors of a company are willing to sell it to another company that wants to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "a friendly merger/offer/takeover The board is seeking a higher price in exchange for entering into a friendly merger agreement.",
          "The friendly takeover will instantly force competitors to bring down their prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(often used in compounds) easy to use or suitable for members of a particular group to use:",
        "examples": [
          "Their website is particularly friendly to use.",
          "a customer-friendly bank",
          "a child-friendly working environment",
          "We need to continue to make the shopping area more pedestrian-friendly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "friendship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which two people are friends:",
        "examples": [
          "Their friendship goes back to when they were at school together.",
          "form a friendship Did you form any close/lasting friendships in college?",
          "I value her friendship above anything else."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly relationship, or the state of being friends:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Their friendship goes back 25 years.",
          "[ U ] I value friendship above all else."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "friendships": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which two people are friends:",
        "examples": [
          "Their friendship goes back to when they were at school together.",
          "form a friendship Did you form any close/lasting friendships in college?",
          "I value her friendship above anything else."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly relationship, or the state of being friends:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Their friendship goes back 25 years.",
          "[ U ] I value friendship above all else."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "long thin pieces of fried potato",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "French fries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofFrench fries",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "frigate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, fast military ship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, fast military ship",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fright": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of fear, especially if felt suddenly, or an experience of fear that happens suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "I lay in bed shaking with fright.",
          "give someone a fright You gave her such a fright turning the lights out like that.",
          "the fright of someone’s life You gave me the fright of my life (= a very severe fright), jumping out of the shadows like that!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel fear or anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "Our dog took fright at the noise of the fireworks and ran indoors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of fear, esp. if felt suddenly, or an experience of fear which happens suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] When the rescue team reached him, he was shaking with fright.",
          "[ C usually sing ] You gave her a fright turning the lights out like that."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frighten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel fear:",
        "examples": [
          "He frightens me when he drives so fast.",
          "You'll frighten the baby wearing that mask.",
          "frighten someone to death The noise frightened me to death (= gave me a severe fright).",
          "frighten someone out of someone’s wits He sneaked into my room in the night and frightened me out of my wits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel fear:",
        "examples": [
          "Be quiet or you’ll frighten the deer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frightened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling fear or worry:",
        "examples": [
          "get frightened She gets frightened when he shouts at her.",
          "The police officer found a frightened child in the hut.",
          "frightened of Are you frightened of spiders?",
          "frightened that I was frightened that you would fall.",
          "I was frightened our friendship would be over if I told her about Marsha.",
          "frightened to Don't be frightened to complain if the service is bad."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frightening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel fear:",
        "examples": [
          "a frightening thought",
          "a frightening film",
          "it is frightening to It is frightening to think what might happen if she left him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel fear:",
        "examples": [
          "a frightening situation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Frightening can also mean extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "My car insurance payments are frightening."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frightens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel fear:",
        "examples": [
          "He frightens me when he drives so fast.",
          "You'll frighten the baby wearing that mask.",
          "frighten someone to death The noise frightened me to death (= gave me a severe fright).",
          "frighten someone out of someone’s wits He sneaked into my room in the night and frightened me out of my wits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel fear:",
        "examples": [
          "Be quiet or you’ll frighten the deer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frightfully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm frightfully sorry about the noise last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s frightfully smart."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frigid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of weather conditions or the conditions in a room) extremely cold:",
        "examples": [
          "Few plants can grow in such a frigid environment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfriendly or very formal:",
        "examples": [
          "She turned her frigid gaze on him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word used in the past to describe a woman who does not like having sex, which is now considered offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely cold:",
        "examples": [
          "frigid weather/air/water",
          "It’s frigid in here – could you turn down the air-conditioning?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frijoles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any bean that is used in Mexican cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "You can buy your frijoles tinned, dried, or fresh.",
          "Jalapeño peppers are often used to enhance the flavour of frijoles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "beans that are cooked and mashed (= partly crushed), popular in Mexican cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "The beans do not go into the chilli itself, but are served as a side dish, usually as frijoles.",
          "My tortilla was stuffed with cheese and frijoles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frilly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with a lot of frills:",
        "examples": [
          "a baby in a white frilly dress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with a lot of decorative frills:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a frilly white dress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fringe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the outer part of an area:",
        "examples": [
          "the southern fringe of the city",
          "the outer fringes of the prairie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a group that is not very powerful, or is more extreme than the main group, and does not include many of its members:",
        "examples": [
          "the radical fringes of the party",
          "fringe meeting He attended several of the fringe meetings at the conference.",
          "fringe candidate She's a fringe candidate who has no real chance of getting elected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decorative edge of hanging narrow strips of material or threads on a piece of clothing or material:",
        "examples": [
          "a fringe around the edge of a tablecloth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of hair hanging over the forehead (= part of the face above the eyes) that is cut shorter than the rest of the hair:",
        "examples": [
          "a short fringe"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, an area surrounding the green where the grass is longer than the grass on the green but shorter than the grass on the fairway :",
        "examples": [
          "As she walked up to the green to survey her next shot, the ball began to roll down to the fringe.",
          "Fans loudly applauded his 30-foot putt across the green from the fringe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a place is fringed with something, that thing forms a border along the edge:",
        "examples": [
          "The river is fringed with wildflowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer or less important part of an area, group, or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "There is some industry on the fringes of the city.",
          "His organization is a fringe group (= one that represents the views of a small number of people)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decorative edge of narrow strips of material or threads on a piece of clothing or material",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a border around the edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The coast is fringed with islands and beaches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer or less important part of an area, group, or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "the northern/eastern/southwestern, etc. fringe The courthouse - on the northeastern fringe of downtown - will house district and bankruptcy courts.",
          "the fringe of sth The share price soared and took the company to the fringe of the FTSE 100.",
          "These activities are very much on the fringe of their global operation.",
          "the extremist/radical/political fringe"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fringes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the outer part of an area:",
        "examples": [
          "the southern fringe of the city",
          "the outer fringes of the prairie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a group that is not very powerful, or is more extreme than the main group, and does not include many of its members:",
        "examples": [
          "the radical fringes of the party",
          "fringe meeting He attended several of the fringe meetings at the conference.",
          "fringe candidate She's a fringe candidate who has no real chance of getting elected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decorative edge of hanging narrow strips of material or threads on a piece of clothing or material:",
        "examples": [
          "a fringe around the edge of a tablecloth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of hair hanging over the forehead (= part of the face above the eyes) that is cut shorter than the rest of the hair:",
        "examples": [
          "a short fringe"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, an area surrounding the green where the grass is longer than the grass on the green but shorter than the grass on the fairway :",
        "examples": [
          "As she walked up to the green to survey her next shot, the ball began to roll down to the fringe.",
          "Fans loudly applauded his 30-foot putt across the green from the fringe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a place is fringed with something, that thing forms a border along the edge:",
        "examples": [
          "The river is fringed with wildflowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer or less important part of an area, group, or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "There is some industry on the fringes of the city.",
          "His organization is a fringe group (= one that represents the views of a small number of people)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decorative edge of narrow strips of material or threads on a piece of clothing or material",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a border around the edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The coast is fringed with islands and beaches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer or less important part of an area, group, or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "the northern/eastern/southwestern, etc. fringe The courthouse - on the northeastern fringe of downtown - will house district and bankruptcy courts.",
          "the fringe of sth The share price soared and took the company to the fringe of the FTSE 100.",
          "These activities are very much on the fringe of their global operation.",
          "the extremist/radical/political fringe"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frisbee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a circular piece of plastic with a curved edge that is thrown between people as a game",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a plastic disk that is thrown between people as a game, or the game of throwing this disk:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Do you want to play Frisbee?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frisbees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a circular piece of plastic with a curved edge that is thrown between people as a game",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a plastic disk that is thrown between people as a game, or the game of throwing this disk:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Do you want to play Frisbee?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frisk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use your hands to search someone's body when they are wearing clothes to see if they are hiding illegal objects or weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "We were all frisked at the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move around in a happy, energetic way:",
        "examples": [
          "a postcard with a picture of lambs frisking in the fields"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your hands to search someone’s clothes and body for hidden objects or weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "I was frisked when we went through security at the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move around in a happy, energetic way:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog ran ahead, frisking in the brush."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frisky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or an animal) liking to play or full of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a beautiful horse but a bit too frisky for an inexperienced rider."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or an animal) playful or very active:",
        "examples": [
          "a frisky puppy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frittata": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an Italian dish made by mixing eggs and frying them with small pieces of other food such as cheese, potatoes, or vegetables",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "frittatas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an Italian dish made by mixing eggs and frying them with small pieces of other food such as cheese, potatoes, or vegetables",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fritters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a slice of fruit, vegetable, or meat covered with batter (= a mixture of flour, egg, and milk) and then fried:",
        "examples": [
          "banana/apple fritters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pieces of fried batter (= a mixture of flour, egg, and milk) usually containing fruit, vegetables, or meat:",
        "examples": [
          "corn/potato/apple fritters"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frivolous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a silly way and not taking anything seriously:",
        "examples": [
          "I think he sees her as a frivolous young woman.",
          "I'm sorry to be so frivolous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A frivolous activity or object is silly or not important rather than useful or serious:",
        "examples": [
          "I feel like doing something completely frivolous today.",
          "They waste their time and money on frivolous things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A frivolous claim is not based on fact or good reasons, or relates to something that is not at all important, so that it is obviously not likely to succeed or not worth taking to court:",
        "examples": [
          "frivolous suit What steps can we take to reduce frivolous suits that overwhelm our judicial system?",
          "frivolous claim The proposal would impose penalties against lawyers who file frivolous claims.",
          "frivolous lawsuits Some business groups worry that the bill could invite frivolous lawsuits.",
          "frivolous litigation The new law led to a flurry of frivolous litigation.",
          "frivolous complaints The measure was introduced to protect police officers from frivolous complaints.",
          "It is for the court to decide whether the appeal is frivolous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people) behaving in a silly and foolish way, or (of activities or objects) silly or unimportant:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m very frivolous – I just like to have fun.",
          "With our justice system there are a lot of frivolous cases that go to court."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dress:",
        "examples": [
          "a little girl in a pretty frock"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small animal that has smooth skin, lives in water and on land, has long powerful back legs with which it jumps from place to place, has no tail, and is usually greenish-brown in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Frogs make a low noise called a croak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bottom part of a bow (= a long, thin piece of wood with hair from the tail of a horse stretched along it, used to play some musical instruments that have strings) :",
        "examples": [
          "Modern bows have easily adjustable frogs.",
          "The bow is held in the right hand with the thumb bent underneath the frog to support it and the other hands loosely gripping the wood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a French person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small animal that has smooth skin, lives in water and on land, has long powerful back legs with which it jumps from place to place, and has no tail",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "frogman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who swims or works underwater for a long time wearing breathing equipment, flippers (= rubber or plastic shoes that are longer than the feet), and usually a rubber suit:",
        "examples": [
          "police frogmen"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frogs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small animal that has smooth skin, lives in water and on land, has long powerful back legs with which it jumps from place to place, has no tail, and is usually greenish-brown in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Frogs make a low noise called a croak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bottom part of a bow (= a long, thin piece of wood with hair from the tail of a horse stretched along it, used to play some musical instruments that have strings) :",
        "examples": [
          "Modern bows have easily adjustable frogs.",
          "The bow is held in the right hand with the thumb bent underneath the frog to support it and the other hands loosely gripping the wood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a French person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small animal that has smooth skin, lives in water and on land, has long powerful back legs with which it jumps from place to place, and has no tail",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "frolicking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fronds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin leaf of a plant:",
        "examples": [
          "Ferns and palms have fronds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, usually divided, leaf, esp. of a fern or palm tree",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "frontal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the front of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the frontal lobes/regions of the brain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the forehead (= the flat part of the face, above the eyes and below the hair)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very strong criticism of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a frontal attack on the politician"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at, from, or toward the front:",
        "examples": [
          "a frontal attack/assault"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frontier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a border between two countries:",
        "examples": [
          "frontier between Some of the frontier between Germany and Poland follows the course of the river Oder.",
          "frontier with Nepal has frontiers with both India and China.",
          "the frontier They lived in a town close to the frontier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the western US where settlers began to move to live in the 19th century:",
        "examples": [
          "The Homestead Act of 1862 gave free land to pioneers who settled the frontier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary line that separates two ideas, qualities, states, etc., or the point at which one idea, quality, etc. becomes another:",
        "examples": [
          "frontier between The frontier between real life and virtual reality seems about to disappear.",
          "He was close to the frontier between life and death.",
          "The frontiers between the social classes were constantly shifting.",
          "frontier of She seems to be at the frontier of a new stage in her life.",
          "Emotionally he had crossed a frontier, and felt closer to her than ever before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a border between two countries, or (esp. in the past in the US) a border between developed land where white people live and land where Indians live or land that is wild:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a movie about the hardships of frontier life in the northwest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. A frontier is also a border between what is known and what is not known:",
        "examples": [
          "the frontiers of knowledge"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fronting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of putting a word or phrase that does not normally come at the beginning of a sentence at the beginning, in order to emphasize it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fronts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a building, object, or person's body that faces forward or is most often seen or used:",
        "examples": [
          "The front of the museum is very impressive.",
          "He spilled soup all down the front of his shirt.",
          "He was lying on his front.",
          "The actor walked out to the front of the stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a vehicle that is nearest to its direction of movement:",
        "examples": [
          "in the front Do you want to sit in the front (= next to the driver)?",
          "If we sit near the front of the bus, we'll have a better view."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outside part or cover of a book, newspaper, or magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "on the front There was a picture of the Trevi fountain on the front of the book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the first pages in a book:",
        "examples": [
          "in the front There's an inscription in the front of the book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "further forward than someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The car in front suddenly stopped and I slammed on the brakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "winning a game or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "By half time the Italians were well in front."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "close to the front part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's parking space in front of the hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "where someone can see or hear you:",
        "examples": [
          "Please don't swear in front of the children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you give someone an amount of money up front, you pay that person before they do something for you:",
        "examples": [
          "He wants all the money up front or he won't do the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "on the work front How are things on the work front? (= Is the situation at work satisfactory?)",
          "She's very creative on the design front (= she is very good at design)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the character or qualities that a person or organization appears to have in public that are different from their real character or qualities, and whose purpose is often to deceive people or hide an illegal activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be fooled by his kindness and sensitivity - it's just a front.",
          "She presents such a cheerful front that you'd never guess she's ill.",
          "The machinery company was a front operation for arms smuggling.",
          "front for Several trading companies were set up in the early 1960s to act as fronts for money-laundering operations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "land near the sea or a lake, or the part of a town near the beach that often has a wide road or path along it:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's go for a stroll along the front.",
          "The company specializes in building lake-front property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where two masses of air that have different temperatures meet:",
        "examples": [
          "cold front A cold front is expected to bring showers and thunderstorms this weekend.",
          "warm front A warm front is approaching from the west.",
          "The warm spell is being caused by a weather front coming in from the Atlantic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where fighting takes place in a war:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a soldier on the Western front in World War I."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or at the front of something:",
        "examples": [
          "One of his front teeth is missing.",
          "I'd like seats on the front row.",
          "a dog's front paws"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a building or area fronts a particular place or fronts onto it, it is near it and faces it:",
        "examples": [
          "All the apartments front onto the sea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lead an organization or group of musicians:",
        "examples": [
          "She fronts a large IT company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a building is fronted with something, its surface is covered with it:",
        "examples": [
          "The kitchen has oak cabinets fronted with glass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In basketball, if a player fronts an opposing player, they stand in front of them, between the opposing player and another opposing player who has the ball, rather than between the player and the basket:",
        "examples": [
          "The forwards played man-to-man, fronting the post players.",
          "The Wildcats often defend the low post by fronting players."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people sharing a political belief who perform actions in public to achieve their aims:",
        "examples": [
          "The National Front is an extremely right-wing political party in Britain.",
          "The Animal Liberation Front has claimed responsibility for releasing the monkeys from the laboratory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most forward position or most important side of an object or surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The front of the house faces Peach Street.",
          "My little boy can’t eat ice cream without most of it dripping down the front of his shirt.",
          "You’ll find the date of publication in the front of the book.",
          "I like to sit near the front of the plane so that I can be among the first to get off.",
          "Do you want me to lie on my front (= the side of my body that faces forward) or on my back?",
          "Would you like me to sit in the front (= most forward seat) or the back of the car?",
          "Dad pushed Matthew in the stroller while David and Stephen walked in front (= farther forward than the others) ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a position close to the most forward or most important part:",
        "examples": [
          "They chatted for a while in front of the apartment house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is in front of someone else is in a position directly forward of that person:",
        "examples": [
          "Carla and Bob were sitting in front of me at the movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Now let’s take a look at news on the health front.",
          "I’m not having much luck on the job front."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "During a war, a front is a particular place of directed military activity.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an appearance that a person chooses to show to others instead of showing his or her true feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "Even though he doesn’t like his in-laws, he always puts on a cheerful front when they come to visit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A front can also be a person, group, or thing used to hide the real character of a secret or illegal activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The society was a front for making illegal political contributions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the advancing edge of a mass of cold or warm air:",
        "examples": [
          "a cold/warm front"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization of political groups united to put forward ideas or programs that they share:",
        "examples": [
          "The Animal Liberation Front promised to continue targeting the company until all animal testing stops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to face or be next to something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] Houses fronting (on) the ocean are the most expensive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or at the front of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d like seats in the front row of the balcony.",
          "Alice designed the front cover of the book.",
          "I always go in through the front door instead of going around to the back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a building that faces or is nearest to the street or that is most often seen or used:",
        "examples": [
          "shop/store front The shop front occupies a very prominent position on the main street.",
          "at the front of sth The new styles were displayed at the front of the store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a particular area of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "How are things on the work front?",
          "She's very creative on the design front."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that a person shows in public and that is different from their real character:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be fooled by his apparent sympathy - it's just a front."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that is used to deceive people or to hide an illegal activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The trading company was set up in 2001 to act as a front for money-laundering operations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more successful than other people or companies doing the same job or in the same industry:",
        "examples": [
          "Major brand leaders got out in front first and have set the pace for other companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you give someone an amount of money up front, you pay them before they do something for you:",
        "examples": [
          "He wants all the money up front or he won't do the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a brand, product, or company is front of mind, it is the first one that people think of when they are considering buying something:",
        "examples": [
          "We need advertising that will keep the brand front of mind and help reinforce brand values."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considered very important and usually thought of first by people:",
        "examples": [
          "Food safety issues affect everyone and are becoming increasingly front of mind with consumers today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considered very important and to be dealt with or given attention before other things:",
        "examples": [
          "keep/put sth on the front burner We need to put this project on the front burner and finish it as soon as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a building or area fronts or fronts on or onto a particular place, it is near it and faces it:",
        "examples": [
          "The store fronts the central square at the mall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lead an organization, or be the person with the main responsibility for a particular project, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She fronts a large IT company in Germany.",
          "They appointed him to front the takeover bid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frost": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the thin, white layer of ice that forms when the air temperature is below the freezing point of water, especially outside at night:",
        "examples": [
          "When I woke up this morning, the ground was covered with frost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a weather condition in which the air temperature falls below the freezing point of water, especially outside at night:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a frost last night.",
          "hard frost There were a lot of hard (= severe) frosts that winter.",
          "heavy frost Heavy (= severe) frosts ended our hopes of a good harvest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become covered in frost:",
        "examples": [
          "frost up Our bedroom window frosted up.",
          "frost over Our lawn is frosted over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a cake with icing :",
        "examples": [
          "Leave the cake to cool before frosting it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make narrow strips of a person's hair a more pale colour than the surrounding hair",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally make glass less smooth to stop it being transparent",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "water in the air that freezes when it touches a cold surface and forms a white, powdery layer:",
        "examples": [
          "There was frost on the grass in the early morning.",
          "An early frost killed some of my tomatoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a cake with a thin layer of sugar mixed with a liquid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover or become covered with a white, powdery layer of ice :",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The windshield frosted up overnight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frostbite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "injury to someone caused by severe cold, usually to their toes, fingers, ears, or nose, that causes permanent loss of tissue",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "injury to body tissues, esp. the fingers and toes, caused by freezing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "frosted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Frosted glass is less smooth to stop it being transparent:",
        "examples": [
          "We had frosted glass put in the bathroom window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of glass) having an uneven surface so that it is not transparent:",
        "examples": [
          "frosted glass"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frosting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet food used to cover or fill cakes, made from sugar and water or sugar and butter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin layer of sugar mixed with a liquid and used to cover a cake:",
        "examples": [
          "chocolate/vanilla frosting"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frosty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very cold, with a thin layer of white ice covering everything:",
        "examples": [
          "The frosty air stung my cheeks.",
          "It was a cold and frosty morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone, or someone's behaviour, is frosty, they are unfriendly and not welcoming:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave me a frosty look.",
          "frosty reception The chairperson's plan received a frosty reception from the committee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfriendly or not welcoming:",
        "examples": [
          "a frosty manner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered with frost (= a white, powdery layer of ice), or with something that looks like this:",
        "examples": [
          "We each had a root beer served in a frosty glass with a big handle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "froth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small, white bubbles on the surface of a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "I like the froth on the top of the coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not serious and has no real value, but is entertaining or attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "His books are just froth, but they're enjoyable enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause a liquid to) have or produce a lot of small bubbles that often rise to the surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The waves frothed as they crashed onto the beach.",
          "When she opened the bottle of soda, it frothed up and spilled all over the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or animal froths at the mouth, a mass of small bubbles appears from their mouth as the result of a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "She lay on the floor, writhing and frothing at the mouth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be extremely angry:",
        "examples": [
          "The announcement will have the usual crowd frothing at the mouth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of small bubbles, esp. on the surface of a liquid",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "frown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bring your eyebrows together so that there are lines on your face above your eyes, often while turning the corners of your mouth downwards, showing that you are annoyed, worried, sad, or thinking hard:",
        "examples": [
          "frown at She frowned at me, clearly annoyed.",
          "He frowned as he read the instructions, as if puzzled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression in which you bring your eyebrows together so that there are lines on your face above your eyes, often while turning the corners of your mouth downwards, showing that you are annoyed, worried, sad, or thinking hard:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Leave me alone!\" she said with a frown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring your eyebrows together so that lines appear on your face above your eyes, in an expression of anger, disapproval, or worry:",
        "examples": [
          "For a moment he had frowned and looked annoyed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frowned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring your eyebrows together so that there are lines on your face above your eyes, often while turning the corners of your mouth downwards, showing that you are annoyed, worried, sad, or thinking hard:",
        "examples": [
          "frown at She frowned at me, clearly annoyed.",
          "He frowned as he read the instructions, as if puzzled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frowning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring your eyebrows together so that there are lines on your face above your eyes, often while turning the corners of your mouth downwards, showing that you are annoyed, worried, sad, or thinking hard:",
        "examples": [
          "frown at She frowned at me, clearly annoyed.",
          "He frowned as he read the instructions, as if puzzled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frowns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bring your eyebrows together so that there are lines on your face above your eyes, often while turning the corners of your mouth downwards, showing that you are annoyed, worried, sad, or thinking hard:",
        "examples": [
          "frown at She frowned at me, clearly annoyed.",
          "He frowned as he read the instructions, as if puzzled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression in which you bring your eyebrows together so that there are lines on your face above your eyes, often while turning the corners of your mouth downwards, showing that you are annoyed, worried, sad, or thinking hard:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Leave me alone!\" she said with a frown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring your eyebrows together so that lines appear on your face above your eyes, in an expression of anger, disapproval, or worry:",
        "examples": [
          "For a moment he had frowned and looked annoyed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "froze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of freeze",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "frozen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of liquid) turned into ice:",
        "examples": [
          "They skated over the frozen lake.",
          "frozen solid The river is frozen solid for weeks in winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Frozen food has been preserved by freezing:",
        "examples": [
          "We don't have any fresh vegetables, only frozen peas.",
          "Dinner was a frozen pizza."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Frozen ground is very hard because the liquid in it has turned to ice:",
        "examples": [
          "Winter is a good time to plant trees, but make sure the ground is not frozen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person, or a part of their body is frozen, they are, or it is, very cold:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm frozen - could you close the window?",
          "frozen stiff After walking through the snow, my feet were frozen stiff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not moving at all or feeling unable to move, usually because of fear:",
        "examples": [
          "He was too frozen with fear to do anything.",
          "She felt frozen, unable to decide which way to go.",
          "Their mouths were frozen in expressions of shock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of freeze",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "when food is frozen, it is stored at a very low temperature in order to keep it fresh:",
        "examples": [
          "He started a business that supplied frozen food to caterers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when a bank account, etc. is frozen, it is not able to be used because of a government or court order:",
        "examples": [
          "Court bailiffs have ordered that the company's bank accounts be frozen while the fraud charge is investigated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fructose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of sugar found in honey and many fruits",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fruit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the soft part containing seeds that is produced by a plant. Many types of fruit are sweet and can be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "Apricots are the one fruit I don't like.",
          "Oranges, apples, pears, and bananas are all types of fruit.",
          "Would you like some fruit for dessert?",
          "in fruit The cherry tree in our garden is in fruit (= it has fruit growing on it).",
          "exotic fruit I like exotic fruit, like mangoes and papayas.",
          "fresh fruit How many pieces of fresh fruit do you eat in a day?",
          "fruit trees",
          "fruit and vegetables Try to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.",
          "fruit and vegetable He runs a fruit and vegetable stall in the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of any plant that holds the seeds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pleasant or successful result of work or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "This book is the fruit of 15 years' research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gay man. Many people consider this word offensive.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a plant fruits, it produces fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "Over the last few years, our apple trees have been fruiting much earlier than usual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an edible and usually sweet product of a plant or tree that contains seeds or a pit (= large hard seed):",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We eat a lot of fruits and vegetables at our house.",
          "[ U ] I usually eat a piece of fresh fruit with my lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fruit is also the part of a plant that contains the seed from which a new plant can grow.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result of work or actions, esp. if pleasant or successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The fruits of economic growth are starting to make a difference in the lives of many workers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fruitcake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cake containing a lot of dried fruit, such as raisins:",
        "examples": [
          "She went to the kitchen to get some fruitcake.",
          "I love cherries, but I never put them in fruitcakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a person who has a mental illness",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cake containing small dried or sugar-covered fruit, nuts, and spices",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a crazy or unusual person:",
        "examples": [
          "His wife's a real fruitcake but they get along great."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fruitful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "producing good results:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a most fruitful discussion, with both sides agreeing to adopt a common policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person is fruitful, they produce a lot of children.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing good results:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a long and fruitful career as a research chemist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fruits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the soft part containing seeds that is produced by a plant. Many types of fruit are sweet and can be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "Apricots are the one fruit I don't like.",
          "Oranges, apples, pears, and bananas are all types of fruit.",
          "Would you like some fruit for dessert?",
          "in fruit The cherry tree in our garden is in fruit (= it has fruit growing on it).",
          "exotic fruit I like exotic fruit, like mangoes and papayas.",
          "fresh fruit How many pieces of fresh fruit do you eat in a day?",
          "fruit trees",
          "fruit and vegetables Try to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.",
          "fruit and vegetable He runs a fruit and vegetable stall in the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of any plant that holds the seeds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pleasant or successful result of work or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "This book is the fruit of 15 years' research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gay man. Many people consider this word offensive.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a plant fruits, it produces fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "Over the last few years, our apple trees have been fruiting much earlier than usual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an edible and usually sweet product of a plant or tree that contains seeds or a pit (= large hard seed):",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We eat a lot of fruits and vegetables at our house.",
          "[ U ] I usually eat a piece of fresh fruit with my lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fruit is also the part of a plant that contains the seed from which a new plant can grow.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result of work or actions, esp. if pleasant or successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The fruits of economic growth are starting to make a difference in the lives of many workers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fruity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "smelling or tasting of fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "This wine has a delicious fruity flavour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a remark) humorous in a slightly shocking way:",
        "examples": [
          "He was well known for his fruity jokes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a voice) deep and pleasant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "tasting or smelling like fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "The punch was pleasant and fruity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frustrated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you feeling frustrated in your present job?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that a person who has not succeeded in a particular type of job:",
        "examples": [
          "Frustrated writers often end up in publishing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A frustrated emotion is one that you are not able to express:",
        "examples": [
          "her frustrated love for him"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unhappy because you are not having as much sex as you want",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "annoyed, disappointed, or discouraged:",
        "examples": [
          "You just get so frustrated when everything in your vegetable garden is ripe and then the bugs get at them.",
          "Frustrated residents protested the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "desiring something but not able to achieve it:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m a frustrated songwriter at heart."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frustrating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn't listen to what I say and it's so frustrating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel annoyed, disappointed, or discouraged:",
        "examples": [
          "I guess job opportunities at the top are improving for women, but it’s such a slow process that it’s frustrating."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frustration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want, or something that makes you feel like this:",
        "examples": [
          "frustration at I could sense his frustration at not being able to help.",
          "This job has more than its fair share of frustrations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something prevents plans or efforts from being successful",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "disappointment or discouragement, or a discouraging situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He finally quit in frustration.",
          "[ U ] The teacher confirmed widespread frustration with the lack of up-to-date textbooks.",
          "[ C ] You have to learn to cope with these frustrations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of preventing something from being achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "Our efforts to get funding to save the lighthouse met with frustration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frustrations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want, or something that makes you feel like this:",
        "examples": [
          "frustration at I could sense his frustration at not being able to help.",
          "This job has more than its fair share of frustrations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something prevents plans or efforts from being successful",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "disappointment or discouragement, or a discouraging situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He finally quit in frustration.",
          "[ U ] The teacher confirmed widespread frustration with the lack of up-to-date textbooks.",
          "[ C ] You have to learn to cope with these frustrations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of preventing something from being achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "Our efforts to get funding to save the lighthouse met with frustration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cook food in hot oil or fat:",
        "examples": [
          "Fry the mushrooms in a little butter.",
          "informal figurative You'll fry (= burn) if you lie in the sun all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "young, small fish",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook food in hot oil or fat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She was frying eggs and getting the coffee ready."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "frying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook food in hot oil or fat:",
        "examples": [
          "Fry the mushrooms in a little butter.",
          "informal figurative You'll fry (= burn) if you lie in the sun all day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fsb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Financial Stability Board: a world organization that advises on safer financial and banking practices:",
        "examples": [
          "The FSB recently published reports on the implementation of regulatory reforms for strengthening financial stability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "The FSB said the Bank of England should not raise interest rates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ft": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "The main bedroom measures 24 ft by 18 ft (24' x 18')."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the Financial Times: a British newspaper for people who are interested in financial, business, and economic matters",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for foot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "a 6 ft. fence",
          "10 ft. from the door"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fuchsia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small plant, often grown in gardens, that has red, purple, or white flowers that hang down",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a colour between pink and purple",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a colour between pink and purple",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fuck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word meaning to have sex with someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word used when expressing extreme anger, or to add force to what is being said:",
        "examples": [
          "Fuck - the car won't start!",
          "Shut the fuck up!",
          "Who the fuck does she think she is, telling me what to do?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for an act of having sex",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a sexual partner",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive way of saying that you do not like, respect, or care about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I won't do it.\" \"Fuck you, then.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fucked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a very bad or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't know what you're doing, you're fucked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "broken or not working properly:",
        "examples": [
          "The microphone's basically fucked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very tired:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd been working all night, and was totally fucked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fucker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant or stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "You stupid fucker!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fuckers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant or stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "You stupid fucker!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fucking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize a statement, especially an angry one:",
        "examples": [
          "What a fucking waste of time!",
          "He's a fucking idiot.",
          "He'd fucking better do it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fucks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word meaning to have sex with someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word used when expressing extreme anger, or to add force to what is being said:",
        "examples": [
          "Fuck - the car won't start!",
          "Shut the fuck up!",
          "Who the fuck does she think she is, telling me what to do?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for an act of having sex",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a sexual partner",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive way of saying that you do not like, respect, or care about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I won't do it.\" \"Fuck you, then.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fudge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft sweet made from sugar, butter, and milk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan or action that avoids making a clear decision or giving a clear answer:",
        "examples": [
          "She suspects that this compromise deal will be nothing more than a fudge.",
          "It's a bit of a fudge but we could put the cost through on next year's budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid making a decision or giving a clear answer about something:",
        "examples": [
          "fudge the issue The government continues to fudge the issue by refusing to give exact figures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, creamy candy made from sugar, milk, butter, and chocolate or other flavoring",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cheat about something slightly, esp. by not reporting facts accurately or not telling the exact truth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I think the company fudged the figures to make their losses look less than they were."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fudging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid making a decision or giving a clear answer about something:",
        "examples": [
          "fudge the issue The government continues to fudge the issue by refusing to give exact figures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fuel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned:",
        "examples": [
          "Wood, coal, oil, petrol, and gas are all different kinds of fuel.",
          "Plutonium is a fuel used to produce nuclear energy.",
          "nuclear fuel The spent nuclear fuel is being stored on site at the nuclear plant.",
          "unleaded fuel Will unleaded fuel affect the performance of my car?",
          "fuel consumption The new exhaust system, it is claimed, will lower fuel consumption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that keeps people's ideas or feelings active, or makes them stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "add fuel to Reports in today's newspapers have added fuel to the controversy (= made it worse)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply a system with a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power:",
        "examples": [
          "be fueled by Our heating is fuelled by gas.",
          "We have a gas-fuelled heating system.",
          "petrol/hydrogen-fuelled cars"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that fuels a feeling or a type of behaviour increases it or makes it stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The rapid promotion of the director's son has itself fuelled resentment within the company.",
          "fuel speculation The president's speech fuelled speculation that she is about to resign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance such as oil or gas that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide power to something:",
        "examples": [
          "The heating system is fueled by natural gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance which is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned:",
        "examples": [
          "oil, gas and other kinds of fuel",
          "nuclear fuel",
          "fossil fuels",
          "fuel costs/prices Domestic fuel costs have risen sharply over the past few months.",
          "The new exhaust system, it is claimed, will lower fuel consumption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that keeps people's ideas or feelings active, or makes them stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The news reports were designed to add fuel to the debate over interest rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply a system with a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power:",
        "examples": [
          "fuelled by sth Our heating system is fuelled by gas.",
          "The company is working on the development of methane-fuelled vehicles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase a feeling or a type of behaviour or make it stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The rapid promotion of the director's son has itself fuelled resentment within the company.",
          "The press release fuelled speculation that interest rates were about to rise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fueled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned:",
        "examples": [
          "Wood, coal, oil, petrol, and gas are all different kinds of fuel.",
          "Plutonium is a fuel used to produce nuclear energy.",
          "nuclear fuel The spent nuclear fuel is being stored on site at the nuclear plant.",
          "unleaded fuel Will unleaded fuel affect the performance of my car?",
          "fuel consumption The new exhaust system, it is claimed, will lower fuel consumption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that keeps people's ideas or feelings active, or makes them stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "add fuel to Reports in today's newspapers have added fuel to the controversy (= made it worse)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply a system with a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power:",
        "examples": [
          "be fueled by Our heating is fuelled by gas.",
          "We have a gas-fuelled heating system.",
          "petrol/hydrogen-fuelled cars"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that fuels a feeling or a type of behaviour increases it or makes it stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The rapid promotion of the director's son has itself fuelled resentment within the company.",
          "fuel speculation The president's speech fuelled speculation that she is about to resign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance such as oil or gas that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide power to something:",
        "examples": [
          "The heating system is fueled by natural gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance which is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned:",
        "examples": [
          "oil, gas and other kinds of fuel",
          "nuclear fuel",
          "fossil fuels",
          "fuel costs/prices Domestic fuel costs have risen sharply over the past few months.",
          "The new exhaust system, it is claimed, will lower fuel consumption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that keeps people's ideas or feelings active, or makes them stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The news reports were designed to add fuel to the debate over interest rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply a system with a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power:",
        "examples": [
          "fuelled by sth Our heating system is fuelled by gas.",
          "The company is working on the development of methane-fuelled vehicles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase a feeling or a type of behaviour or make it stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The rapid promotion of the director's son has itself fuelled resentment within the company.",
          "The press release fuelled speculation that interest rates were about to rise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fueling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned:",
        "examples": [
          "Wood, coal, oil, petrol, and gas are all different kinds of fuel.",
          "Plutonium is a fuel used to produce nuclear energy.",
          "nuclear fuel The spent nuclear fuel is being stored on site at the nuclear plant.",
          "unleaded fuel Will unleaded fuel affect the performance of my car?",
          "fuel consumption The new exhaust system, it is claimed, will lower fuel consumption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that keeps people's ideas or feelings active, or makes them stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "add fuel to Reports in today's newspapers have added fuel to the controversy (= made it worse)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply a system with a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power:",
        "examples": [
          "be fueled by Our heating is fuelled by gas.",
          "We have a gas-fuelled heating system.",
          "petrol/hydrogen-fuelled cars"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that fuels a feeling or a type of behaviour increases it or makes it stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The rapid promotion of the director's son has itself fuelled resentment within the company.",
          "fuel speculation The president's speech fuelled speculation that she is about to resign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance such as oil or gas that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide power to something:",
        "examples": [
          "The heating system is fueled by natural gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance which is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned:",
        "examples": [
          "oil, gas and other kinds of fuel",
          "nuclear fuel",
          "fossil fuels",
          "fuel costs/prices Domestic fuel costs have risen sharply over the past few months.",
          "The new exhaust system, it is claimed, will lower fuel consumption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that keeps people's ideas or feelings active, or makes them stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The news reports were designed to add fuel to the debate over interest rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply a system with a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power:",
        "examples": [
          "fuelled by sth Our heating system is fuelled by gas.",
          "The company is working on the development of methane-fuelled vehicles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase a feeling or a type of behaviour or make it stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The rapid promotion of the director's son has itself fuelled resentment within the company.",
          "The press release fuelled speculation that interest rates were about to rise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fuelled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fuels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned:",
        "examples": [
          "Wood, coal, oil, petrol, and gas are all different kinds of fuel.",
          "Plutonium is a fuel used to produce nuclear energy.",
          "nuclear fuel The spent nuclear fuel is being stored on site at the nuclear plant.",
          "unleaded fuel Will unleaded fuel affect the performance of my car?",
          "fuel consumption The new exhaust system, it is claimed, will lower fuel consumption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that keeps people's ideas or feelings active, or makes them stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "add fuel to Reports in today's newspapers have added fuel to the controversy (= made it worse)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply a system with a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power:",
        "examples": [
          "be fueled by Our heating is fuelled by gas.",
          "We have a gas-fuelled heating system.",
          "petrol/hydrogen-fuelled cars"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that fuels a feeling or a type of behaviour increases it or makes it stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The rapid promotion of the director's son has itself fuelled resentment within the company.",
          "fuel speculation The president's speech fuelled speculation that she is about to resign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance such as oil or gas that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide power to something:",
        "examples": [
          "The heating system is fueled by natural gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance which is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned:",
        "examples": [
          "oil, gas and other kinds of fuel",
          "nuclear fuel",
          "fossil fuels",
          "fuel costs/prices Domestic fuel costs have risen sharply over the past few months.",
          "The new exhaust system, it is claimed, will lower fuel consumption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that keeps people's ideas or feelings active, or makes them stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The news reports were designed to add fuel to the debate over interest rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply a system with a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power:",
        "examples": [
          "fuelled by sth Our heating system is fuelled by gas.",
          "The company is working on the development of methane-fuelled vehicles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase a feeling or a type of behaviour or make it stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The rapid promotion of the director's son has itself fuelled resentment within the company.",
          "The press release fuelled speculation that interest rates were about to rise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fugitive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is running away or hiding from the police or a dangerous situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of fugitives are fleeing from the war-torn area.",
          "fugitive from justice Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were fugitives from justice (= they ran away to avoid being tried in court)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of thoughts or feelings) lasting for only a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "a fugitive impression"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a fugitive:",
        "examples": [
          "Fugitive families who have fled the fighting in the cities are now trying to survive in the mountains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is running away, esp. from the police:",
        "examples": [
          "Three men escaped from the prison and were being sought as fugitives."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fugitives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is running away or hiding from the police or a dangerous situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of fugitives are fleeing from the war-torn area.",
          "fugitive from justice Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were fugitives from justice (= they ran away to avoid being tried in court)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of thoughts or feelings) lasting for only a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "a fugitive impression"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a fugitive:",
        "examples": [
          "Fugitive families who have fled the fighting in the cities are now trying to survive in the mountains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is running away, esp. from the police:",
        "examples": [
          "Three men escaped from the prison and were being sought as fugitives."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fugly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very ugly:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh, that girl is fugly!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fugue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music consisting of three or more tunes played together:",
        "examples": [
          "a Bach organ fugue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music in which one tune is played or sung and then repeated in different ways to make harmony",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fulfil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do something that is expected, hoped for, or promised, or to cause it to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "fulfil a need/requirement A school fails if it does not fulfil the needs/requirements of its pupils.",
          "fulfil someone's ambition At the age of 45, she finally fulfilled her ambition to run a marathon.",
          "fulfil a function Zoos fulfil an important function in the protection of rare species.",
          "fulfil someone’s duty He has failed to fulfil his duties as a father.",
          "fulfil criteria We're looking for a very specific sort of person and this woman seems to fulfil all of our criteria.",
          "fulfil an expectation So did the course fulfil all your expectations?",
          "We're suing our suppliers for failing to fulfil their contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to satisfy someone or to make someone feel happy:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't feel that my present way of life really fulfils me.",
          "I've finally found a job in which I can fulfil myself (= completely develop my abilities and interests)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that is necessary, or to cause it to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "fulfil a contract We're suing our suppliers for failing to fulfil their contract.",
          "fulfil a duty/an obligation/a promise It is vital that we fulfil our obligations to creditors.",
          "fulfil the terms/conditions/requirements They claimed that the goods did not fulfil the terms of the agreement.",
          "fulfil a need The new product has been thoroughly researched and will definitely fulfil a need that customers have expressed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that is expected, hoped for, or promised, or to cause it to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "fulfil your potential/promise He enjoys seeing his staff fulfil their potential.",
          "Some of my shares have yet to fulfil their promise.",
          "fulfil an aim/objective She felt that she had failed to fulfil her objectives for the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply what has been ordered:",
        "examples": [
          "fulfil an order",
          "Orders are fulfilled on a first-come-first-served basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "fulfil a role/function",
          "Outsourcing primarily fulfils the function of lowering cost levels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to satisfy someone or make them happy:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm looking for work that will fulfil me.",
          "fulfil yourself He felt that he had been able to fulfil himself in his career."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fulfill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something as promised or intended, or to satisfy your hopes or expectations:",
        "examples": [
          "She said the president had failed to fulfill his campaign promises.",
          "He stayed an extra semester to fulfill his graduation requirements.",
          "At the age of 45, she finally fulfilled her ambition to run a marathon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in developing abilities or qualities to their fullest degree:",
        "examples": [
          "Her immediate goal was to complete her novel, but her long-term goal was to fulfill her potential as a writer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fulfilled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling happy because you are getting everything that you want from life:",
        "examples": [
          "For the first time in my life, I feel really fulfilled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling happy because you are getting what you want from life:",
        "examples": [
          "Now that I have my dream job, for the first time in my life I feel really fulfilled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fulfilling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel happy and satisfied:",
        "examples": [
          "Nursing is hard work, but it can be very fulfilling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel happy and satisfied:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope you can find a job that’s really fulfilling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel happy and satisfied:",
        "examples": [
          "He finds working for the government more fulfilling than working in the private sector."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fulfillment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of happiness because you are doing what you intended to do in life:",
        "examples": [
          "Workaholics can only find fulfillment in their work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing something that you have promised or intended to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Morales said that owning his own home was the fulfillment of a dream."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fullback": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a defending player in games such as football and hockey who plays near the end of the field, or an attacking player in American football whose position is behind the quarterback and beside the halfbacks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a player in some games who plays near the goal and tries to prevent the other team from scoring",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In American football, a fullback sometimes catches the ball and runs with it to score a goal.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fuller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a container or a space) holding or containing as much as possible or a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "This cup is very full so be careful with it.",
          "My plate was already full.",
          "I tried to get in the cinema last night but it was full.",
          "mouth full Don't talk with your mouth full!",
          "full of The shelves were full of books.",
          "When she looked at him her eyes were full of tears.",
          "I tried to get on the 8.45 train but it was full.",
          "fill something full Don't fill your glass too full or you'll spill it.",
          "half full The stadium was only half full."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a lot of things or people or a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "full of This sweater is full of holes.",
          "His essay was full of spelling errors.",
          "I'm full of admiration for you.",
          "You're always so full of energy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving a lot of activities:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got a full week next week - could we postpone our meeting?",
          "She has a very full life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be talking or thinking a lot about something that you have enjoyed or found exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Did the kids enjoy their trip to the zoo?\" \"Oh, yes, they were full of it when they got back this afternoon.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think and act as if you are very important:",
        "examples": [
          "Since he got his new job, he's been very full of his own importance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that you are very important in a way that annoys other people:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't stand her - she's so full of herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete, whole, or containing a lot of detail:",
        "examples": [
          "Please give your full name and address.",
          "We do not yet have full details of the story.",
          "Few journalists have managed to convey the full horror of the situation.",
          "Scientists have not yet determined the full impact of the oil spill.",
          "Today's my last full day in Paris.",
          "He unwound the rope to its full extent.",
          "full member Are you a full member (= do you have all the membership rights) of the club?",
          "Some plants need to be in full sun (= to have the sun shining on them) all the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if the count is full, the pitcher (= the player who throws the ball) has thrown two strikes (= balls inside the hitting area) and three balls (= balls outside the hitting area):",
        "examples": [
          "Martinez worked the count full."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill must be paid in full by the end of the month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an activity is in full flow, it is happening fast and with energy:",
        "examples": [
          "Preparations for the event are now in full flow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an event is in full swing, it has already been happening for a period of time and there is a lot of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The party was in full swing by the time we arrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be seen by other people:",
        "examples": [
          "in full view of Andy kissed Vicki full on the lips in full view of her friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the greatest possible:",
        "examples": [
          "James is very bright, but he doesn't make full use of his abilities.",
          "full marks Nobody got full marks (= all the answers right) in the spelling test.",
          "It doesn't seem likely that we will see a return to full employment (= that all the people in the country will have a job) in the near future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having eaten so much food that you cannot eat any more:",
        "examples": [
          "No more cake for me, thanks, I'm full."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having recently eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "Never go swimming on a full stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of clothing) loose or containing a lot of material, or (of parts of the body) quite large and rounded:",
        "examples": [
          "a full skirt",
          "full in the face Women often have full faces/become full in the face when they're pregnant.",
          "Her full lips curved into a smile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to avoid saying \"fat\":",
        "examples": [
          "full figure They advertise clothes \"for the fuller figure\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a flavour, sound, smell, etc.) strong or deep:",
        "examples": [
          "This wine has a full fruity flavour.",
          "A cello has a fuller sound than a violin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand a situation completely:",
        "examples": [
          "You know full well that you're not supposed to go there without asking me!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "straight; directly:",
        "examples": [
          "full in He was kicked full in the stomach.",
          "full on The intruders turned and ran as the police shone their torches full on them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as much or as well as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "She certainly lives life to the full."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or containing a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "The glass is full, so be careful not to spill it.",
          "This sweater is full of holes.",
          "You’re always so full of energy.",
          "Don’t talk with your mouth full (= with food in your mouth)!",
          "I have a full schedule (= a lot of activities planned) next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having eaten so much that you do not want to eat any more:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m so full I couldn’t eat another bite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including all of something or everything; whole:",
        "examples": [
          "What should we do on our last full day in New York?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the greatest possible; maximum:",
        "examples": [
          "We don’t make full use of our basement.",
          "My roommate’s stereo was on full blast (= as loudly as possible)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of clothing) loose or containing a lot of material, or (of the body) large and rounded:",
        "examples": [
          "full face/lips/mouth",
          "The dress was tight at the waist with a very full skirt and puffy sleeves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a flavor, sound, or smell) strong or deep:",
        "examples": [
          "A cello has a fuller sound than a violin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "directly:",
        "examples": [
          "The biting wind was blowing full in his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete or whole:",
        "examples": [
          "the full amount/cost Only people without health insurance are charged the full amount.",
          "the full benefit/impact It is still not known what the full impact of the economic sanctions will be on the domestic economy.",
          "Officials said the airline was operating at full capacity yesterday.",
          "If the customer kept the items for the full 90 days that many stores allow for a return, the season for a particular fashion might have passed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a lot of detail or all the necessary details:",
        "examples": [
          "Please include your full name and address with your order.",
          "For full details, please visit our website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a price that has not been reduced:",
        "examples": [
          "Customers who do not have a proof of age card have to pay full price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working as hard as possible, or using all available money, materials, time, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "be/work at full stretch Plants are continuing to work at full stretch to meet both domestic and export demand.",
          "They claimed they were operating at full stretch and could not afford to lower rates as margins were already pared to the bone ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill must be paid in full by the end of the month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fullest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a container or a space) holding or containing as much as possible or a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "This cup is very full so be careful with it.",
          "My plate was already full.",
          "I tried to get in the cinema last night but it was full.",
          "mouth full Don't talk with your mouth full!",
          "full of The shelves were full of books.",
          "When she looked at him her eyes were full of tears.",
          "I tried to get on the 8.45 train but it was full.",
          "fill something full Don't fill your glass too full or you'll spill it.",
          "half full The stadium was only half full."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a lot of things or people or a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "full of This sweater is full of holes.",
          "His essay was full of spelling errors.",
          "I'm full of admiration for you.",
          "You're always so full of energy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving a lot of activities:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got a full week next week - could we postpone our meeting?",
          "She has a very full life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be talking or thinking a lot about something that you have enjoyed or found exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Did the kids enjoy their trip to the zoo?\" \"Oh, yes, they were full of it when they got back this afternoon.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think and act as if you are very important:",
        "examples": [
          "Since he got his new job, he's been very full of his own importance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that you are very important in a way that annoys other people:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't stand her - she's so full of herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete, whole, or containing a lot of detail:",
        "examples": [
          "Please give your full name and address.",
          "We do not yet have full details of the story.",
          "Few journalists have managed to convey the full horror of the situation.",
          "Scientists have not yet determined the full impact of the oil spill.",
          "Today's my last full day in Paris.",
          "He unwound the rope to its full extent.",
          "full member Are you a full member (= do you have all the membership rights) of the club?",
          "Some plants need to be in full sun (= to have the sun shining on them) all the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if the count is full, the pitcher (= the player who throws the ball) has thrown two strikes (= balls inside the hitting area) and three balls (= balls outside the hitting area):",
        "examples": [
          "Martinez worked the count full."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill must be paid in full by the end of the month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an activity is in full flow, it is happening fast and with energy:",
        "examples": [
          "Preparations for the event are now in full flow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an event is in full swing, it has already been happening for a period of time and there is a lot of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The party was in full swing by the time we arrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be seen by other people:",
        "examples": [
          "in full view of Andy kissed Vicki full on the lips in full view of her friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the greatest possible:",
        "examples": [
          "James is very bright, but he doesn't make full use of his abilities.",
          "full marks Nobody got full marks (= all the answers right) in the spelling test.",
          "It doesn't seem likely that we will see a return to full employment (= that all the people in the country will have a job) in the near future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having eaten so much food that you cannot eat any more:",
        "examples": [
          "No more cake for me, thanks, I'm full."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having recently eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "Never go swimming on a full stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of clothing) loose or containing a lot of material, or (of parts of the body) quite large and rounded:",
        "examples": [
          "a full skirt",
          "full in the face Women often have full faces/become full in the face when they're pregnant.",
          "Her full lips curved into a smile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to avoid saying \"fat\":",
        "examples": [
          "full figure They advertise clothes \"for the fuller figure\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a flavour, sound, smell, etc.) strong or deep:",
        "examples": [
          "This wine has a full fruity flavour.",
          "A cello has a fuller sound than a violin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand a situation completely:",
        "examples": [
          "You know full well that you're not supposed to go there without asking me!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "straight; directly:",
        "examples": [
          "full in He was kicked full in the stomach.",
          "full on The intruders turned and ran as the police shone their torches full on them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as much or as well as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "She certainly lives life to the full."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or containing a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "The glass is full, so be careful not to spill it.",
          "This sweater is full of holes.",
          "You’re always so full of energy.",
          "Don’t talk with your mouth full (= with food in your mouth)!",
          "I have a full schedule (= a lot of activities planned) next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having eaten so much that you do not want to eat any more:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m so full I couldn’t eat another bite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including all of something or everything; whole:",
        "examples": [
          "What should we do on our last full day in New York?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the greatest possible; maximum:",
        "examples": [
          "We don’t make full use of our basement.",
          "My roommate’s stereo was on full blast (= as loudly as possible)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of clothing) loose or containing a lot of material, or (of the body) large and rounded:",
        "examples": [
          "full face/lips/mouth",
          "The dress was tight at the waist with a very full skirt and puffy sleeves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a flavor, sound, or smell) strong or deep:",
        "examples": [
          "A cello has a fuller sound than a violin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "directly:",
        "examples": [
          "The biting wind was blowing full in his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete or whole:",
        "examples": [
          "the full amount/cost Only people without health insurance are charged the full amount.",
          "the full benefit/impact It is still not known what the full impact of the economic sanctions will be on the domestic economy.",
          "Officials said the airline was operating at full capacity yesterday.",
          "If the customer kept the items for the full 90 days that many stores allow for a return, the season for a particular fashion might have passed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a lot of detail or all the necessary details:",
        "examples": [
          "Please include your full name and address with your order.",
          "For full details, please visit our website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a price that has not been reduced:",
        "examples": [
          "Customers who do not have a proof of age card have to pay full price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working as hard as possible, or using all available money, materials, time, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "be/work at full stretch Plants are continuing to work at full stretch to meet both domestic and export demand.",
          "They claimed they were operating at full stretch and could not afford to lower rates as margins were already pared to the bone ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill must be paid in full by the end of the month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fullness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something is full",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being complete or containing a lot of detail:",
        "examples": [
          "fullness of The fullness of the research report (= how much detail it contains) has been widely praised.",
          "I envy him the fullness of his life (= how busy and interesting his life is)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having eaten a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "I've always disliked that feeling of fullness after a large meal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of having a strong flavour, sound, smell, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "fullness of I like this cheese for the fullness of its flavour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being large or rounded:",
        "examples": [
          "the fullness of her lips"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of having or containing a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The ad claims you can increase the fullness of your hair naturally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being whole or complete:",
        "examples": [
          "Life today doesn’t have that fullness and beauty that it did when I was a young woman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you fully recovered from your illness?",
          "I fully intended to call you last night.",
          "I'm sorry, the restaurant is fully booked.",
          "fully understand I fully understand the problem.",
          "a fully qualified teacher"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as much as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Kate has always participated fully in the life of the school.",
          "He cooperated fully with the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows the stated quality:",
        "examples": [
          "powerfully",
          "tearfully",
          "truthfully"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you fully recovered from your illness?",
          "If you’re not fully satisfied with your purchase, we’ll refund your money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as much as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Carrie has always participated fully in the life of the school."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fumble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do something awkwardly, especially when using your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "fumble with I fumbled with the lock.",
          "fumble in something for something He fumbled in his pockets for some change.",
          "fumble around She fumbled around in her handbag, looking for her key.",
          "fumble about UK She fumbled about in her handbag, looking for her key.",
          "They fumbled about (= moved awkwardly) in the dark, trying to find their way out of the cinema."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to fail to hold on to the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "fumble a catch If Wilson hadn't fumbled that catch, we might have won the match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have difficulty saying or thinking of suitable words:",
        "examples": [
          "fumble for I was fumbling for the right word."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of doing something awkwardly, especially when using your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "After a brief fumble in her handbag, she produced a clean handkerchief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially in football, an occasion when someone fails to hold on to the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "Austin recovered the fumble and ran into the end zone for a touchdown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel around awkwardly, esp. with your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Jack fumbled in his pocket for the keys.",
          "[ I ] My mind went blank, and I began to fumble for words."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In some sports, esp. football, if you fumble the ball you fail to hold it after touching or carrying it.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fumbles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do something awkwardly, especially when using your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "fumble with I fumbled with the lock.",
          "fumble in something for something He fumbled in his pockets for some change.",
          "fumble around She fumbled around in her handbag, looking for her key.",
          "fumble about UK She fumbled about in her handbag, looking for her key.",
          "They fumbled about (= moved awkwardly) in the dark, trying to find their way out of the cinema."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to fail to hold on to the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "fumble a catch If Wilson hadn't fumbled that catch, we might have won the match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have difficulty saying or thinking of suitable words:",
        "examples": [
          "fumble for I was fumbling for the right word."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of doing something awkwardly, especially when using your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "After a brief fumble in her handbag, she produced a clean handkerchief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially in football, an occasion when someone fails to hold on to the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "Austin recovered the fumble and ran into the end zone for a touchdown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel around awkwardly, esp. with your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Jack fumbled in his pocket for the keys.",
          "[ I ] My mind went blank, and I began to fumble for words."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In some sports, esp. football, if you fumble the ball you fail to hold it after touching or carrying it.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fumes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong, unpleasant, and sometimes dangerous gas or smoke:",
        "examples": [
          "exhaust fumes",
          "Petrol fumes always make me feel ill.",
          "cigar fumes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "harmful or strong-smelling gases or smoke:",
        "examples": [
          "Neighbors complain about fumes from the nearby sewage treatment plant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "function": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the natural purpose (of something) or the duty (of a person):",
        "examples": [
          "function of The function of the veins is to carry blood to the heart.",
          "I'm not quite sure what my function is within the company.",
          "perform the function of A thermostat performs the function of controlling temperature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official ceremony or a formal social event, such as a party or a special meal, at which a lot of people are usually present:",
        "examples": [
          "attend an official function As a mayor, he has a lot of official functions to attend.",
          "social function I see her two or three times a year, usually at social functions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something works or operates:",
        "examples": [
          "function of It's a disease that affects the function of the nervous system.",
          "Studies suggest that regular intake of the vitamin significantly improves brain function."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process that a computer or a computer program uses to complete a task:",
        "examples": [
          "a search/save/sort function"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that results from something else, or is the way it is because of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "His success is a function of his having worked so hard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in mathematics) a quantity whose value depends on another value and changes with that value:",
        "examples": [
          "function of x is a function of y."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work or operate:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll soon learn how the office functions.",
          "The television was functioning normally until yesterday.",
          "I'm so tired today, I can barely function."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a purpose or duty, or the way something or someone works:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The function of the veins is to carry blood to the heart.",
          "[ C ] One of your functions as receptionist is to answer the phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a relationship between two sets in which each part of the first set is connected with just one member of the second set in number pairs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social event or official ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "Morse went to the White House for a ceremonial function."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform the purpose of a particular thing, or to perform the duties of a particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "She quickly learned how the office functions.",
          "I’m so tired today, I can barely function.",
          "Our spare bedroom also functions as a study (= is also used for that purpose)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the purpose that something has:",
        "examples": [
          "The perfect marriage between product design and function account for the company’s success in the computer market.",
          "A fundamental function of the Bank of England is the responsibility of carrying out monetary policy operations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job or task that someone or something does:",
        "examples": [
          "My function is to help coordinate efficient communication between the departments.",
          "carry out/perform a function"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area of responsibility of a company:",
        "examples": [
          "a sales/marketing/business function",
          "core/corporate functions Of all the core functions of most companies, innovation has arguably the most competitive value."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process which a computer or a software program uses to complete a task:",
        "examples": [
          "a search/save/sort function The website benefits from a highly-efficient search function."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official occasion or event attended by many people:",
        "examples": [
          "a charity/social/work function"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is a function of something else, it is produced as the result of that thing or process:",
        "examples": [
          "The increased availability of part-time jobs is a function of the structural changes in the labour market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work correctly and as expected:",
        "examples": [
          "function effectively/properly/well",
          "Flights were delayed because the airport computer system was not functioning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "functional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "functional clothing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a machine, system, etc.) working in the usual way:",
        "examples": [
          "Is the central heating functional yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who can behave, work, and live in a way that seems normal although they are addicted to (= unable to stop using too much) alcohol, drugs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "While functional alcoholics drink excessively, most do not display the obvious physical or psychological damage associated with alcoholism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the performance of basic tasks:",
        "examples": [
          "functional ability Numerous surgical operations had left the patient with little functional ability.",
          "functional disorder Acupuncture has proved useful in treating functional disorders.",
          "functional assessment They performed functional assessments of twelve patients with Parkinson's disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the way in which something works or operates:",
        "examples": [
          "functional equivalent Such a document would be the functional equivalent of a national identity card.",
          "functional requirement She performed an extensive evaluation of the museum's functional requirements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to language functions, for example saying sorry, asking for something, or refusing something:",
        "examples": [
          "functional language The course will teach participants functional language.",
          "Spanish functional phrases being taught to the police include \"Calm down\", \"Speak Slower\" and \"You're under arrest\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to be used; practical rather than attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Our furniture isn’t very fancy, but it’s functional.",
          "Is the plumbing functional yet (= does it work)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working in the expected or necessary way:",
        "examples": [
          "The timeline is for the site to be fully functional in 18 months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the different areas of skill in a business:",
        "examples": [
          "functional areas/departments/expertise Taxpayers will save time and resources by dealing with one team rather than several different functional areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "designed for a practical purpose rather than for the way something looks:",
        "examples": [
          "highly functional but stylistically unremarkable designs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "functionality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any or all of the operations performed by a piece of equipment or a software program",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tasks that a computer, software program, or piece of electronic equipment is able to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Banks have realized they need to provide additional functionality at ATMs.",
          "With an out-of-date browser, some of the layout and functionalities on the web site may not work as intended."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being useful, practical, and right for the purpose for which something was made:",
        "examples": [
          "In civil engineering, a major component of functionality is safety."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "functioning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of working or operating, or the way that something operates:",
        "examples": [
          "functioning of Extreme weather conditions are affecting the functioning of the railway service.",
          "Researchers studied how the vitamin supports the healthy functioning of cells."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the normal way that someone's body or mind works and their ability to do things:",
        "examples": [
          "If sadness is getting in the way of your everyday functioning, you should see a doctor.",
          "The special needs assessment helps us to determine the child's current level of functioning and to set learning goals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to work or operate normally:",
        "examples": [
          "People with the disorder lack a functioning immune system to fight off infection.",
          "The country has been without a functioning government since the 1990s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who can behave, work, and live in a way that seems normal although they are addicted to (= unable to stop using too much) alcohol, drugs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a highly successful athlete and a functioning alcoholic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "functions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the natural purpose (of something) or the duty (of a person):",
        "examples": [
          "function of The function of the veins is to carry blood to the heart.",
          "I'm not quite sure what my function is within the company.",
          "perform the function of A thermostat performs the function of controlling temperature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official ceremony or a formal social event, such as a party or a special meal, at which a lot of people are usually present:",
        "examples": [
          "attend an official function As a mayor, he has a lot of official functions to attend.",
          "social function I see her two or three times a year, usually at social functions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something works or operates:",
        "examples": [
          "function of It's a disease that affects the function of the nervous system.",
          "Studies suggest that regular intake of the vitamin significantly improves brain function."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process that a computer or a computer program uses to complete a task:",
        "examples": [
          "a search/save/sort function"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that results from something else, or is the way it is because of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "His success is a function of his having worked so hard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in mathematics) a quantity whose value depends on another value and changes with that value:",
        "examples": [
          "function of x is a function of y."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work or operate:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll soon learn how the office functions.",
          "The television was functioning normally until yesterday.",
          "I'm so tired today, I can barely function."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a purpose or duty, or the way something or someone works:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The function of the veins is to carry blood to the heart.",
          "[ C ] One of your functions as receptionist is to answer the phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a relationship between two sets in which each part of the first set is connected with just one member of the second set in number pairs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social event or official ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "Morse went to the White House for a ceremonial function."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform the purpose of a particular thing, or to perform the duties of a particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "She quickly learned how the office functions.",
          "I’m so tired today, I can barely function.",
          "Our spare bedroom also functions as a study (= is also used for that purpose)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the purpose that something has:",
        "examples": [
          "The perfect marriage between product design and function account for the company’s success in the computer market.",
          "A fundamental function of the Bank of England is the responsibility of carrying out monetary policy operations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job or task that someone or something does:",
        "examples": [
          "My function is to help coordinate efficient communication between the departments.",
          "carry out/perform a function"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area of responsibility of a company:",
        "examples": [
          "a sales/marketing/business function",
          "core/corporate functions Of all the core functions of most companies, innovation has arguably the most competitive value."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process which a computer or a software program uses to complete a task:",
        "examples": [
          "a search/save/sort function The website benefits from a highly-efficient search function."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official occasion or event attended by many people:",
        "examples": [
          "a charity/social/work function"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is a function of something else, it is produced as the result of that thing or process:",
        "examples": [
          "The increased availability of part-time jobs is a function of the structural changes in the labour market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work correctly and as expected:",
        "examples": [
          "function effectively/properly/well",
          "Flights were delayed because the airport computer system was not functioning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fund": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money saved, collected, or provided for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "pension/trust fund Several financial advisers help manage the pension/trust fund.",
          "set up a fund The hospital has set up a special fund to buy new equipment.",
          "Contributions are being sought for the disaster fund."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money needed or available to spend on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Following the repairs to the roof, church funds are now seriously depleted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a fund of knowledge on the subject."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the money to pay for an event, activity, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has agreed to fund my trip to Australia.",
          "The new college is being privately funded (= money for it is not being provided from taxes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sum of money saved and made available for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a scholarship fund for college students",
          "the company’s pension fund"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the money to pay for an event, activity, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He plans to donate money to fund health centers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money invested in a range of shares, bonds, etc. often along with other investors' money:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposed performance table requires disclosure of a fund's returns for fiscal year periods.",
          "The fund's performance is linked to swings in gas prices, which are difficult to predict.",
          "fund shares/shareholders"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money saved or collected for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "set up/establish a fund The government set up an emergency fund to help disaster victims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that collects and manages an amount of money for investing in a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the European Regional Development Fund"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the financial resources that a business, organization, or project has available:",
        "examples": [
          "raise/provide/generate funds A new shares issue was launched to raise funds for the acquisition.",
          "sufficient/insufficient funds Experts have criticized the Government for committing insufficient funds to the state pension.",
          "obtain/receive/secure funds",
          "be short of/run out of/need funds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the money for a particular purpose or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Fears continue to grow that the Government's bailout will not be enough to fund the industry's recovery.",
          "partially/wholly/fully funded The research was partially funded by Roche Applied Science.",
          "government/privately funded",
          "The regeneration program is funded by EU money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fundamental": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "forming the base, from which everything else develops:",
        "examples": [
          "fundamental change We need to make fundamental changes to the way in which we treat our environment.",
          "fundamental difference It's one of the fundamental differences between men and women.",
          "fundamental principle The school is based on the fundamental principle that all children should reach their full potential.",
          "of fundamental importance Diversity is of fundamental importance to all ecosystems and all economies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more important than anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "fundamental to Some understanding of grammar is fundamental to learning a language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a fundamental chord (= a group of notes played together), the basic note that identifies the chord (= tells you which one it is) is its lowest note:",
        "examples": [
          "The value of each chord is determined by its relationship to one, unchangeable fundamental chord.",
          "The fall of a semitone is accompanied by the fundamental chord, held for two bars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the basic note of a chord (= a group of notes played together), which identifies it (= tells you which chord it is):",
        "examples": [
          "There is a feeling that chords are built up from, or reach down towards, a fundamental.",
          "The harmonic series derived from a given note is a set tone consisting of its fundamental tone and upper harmonic tones.",
          "Harmonics may be sounded independently of the fundamental note."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the most basic or most important thing on which other things depend:",
        "examples": [
          "fundamental beliefs/principles",
          "We need to make fundamental changes in the way we treat our environment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the basic causes of changes in the value of shares, etc. that relate to the condition of companies and the economy:",
        "examples": [
          "Fundamental factors will have the most impact on currency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very important and basic:",
        "examples": [
          "fundamental in/to sth The multilateral trading system has been fundamental in economic success.",
          "There is no need to change anything fundamental about the way the business works."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fundamentalist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes in traditional forms of a religion, or believes that what is written in a holy book, such as the Christian Bible, is completely true:",
        "examples": [
          "Muslim/Christian fundamentalists",
          "The organization had been taken over by religious fundamentalists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who considers or studies the basic causes of changes in the value of shares, etc. that which relate to the state of companies and the economy:",
        "examples": [
          "financial/market fundamentalists"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fundamentally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a basic and important way:",
        "examples": [
          "fundamentally changed/altered Our new managing director has reorganized the company a little bit, but nothing has fundamentally changed/altered (= its basic character has not changed).",
          "I still believe that people are fundamentally good.",
          "I disagree fundamentally with what you're saying."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fundamentals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the main or most important rules or parts:",
        "examples": [
          "fundamentals of It's important for children to be taught the fundamentals of science."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "basic financial facts that show whether a business and its shares, etc. or an economy and its currency, are strong and successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Share prices have risen across Asia as fundamentals improve.",
          "Global uncertainty is unlikely to become more serious, as the underlying fundamentals remain solid.",
          "strong/sound/positive fundamentals",
          "business/economic/market fundamentals"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "funded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the money to pay for an event, activity, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has agreed to fund my trip to Australia.",
          "The new college is being privately funded (= money for it is not being provided from taxes)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "funding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money given by a government or organization for an event or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Alisha is trying to get funding for her research.",
          "They received state funding for the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money made available for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Doug is trying to get funding for his research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money given by an organization or a government for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "secure/obtain/get funding We have secured funding under an EU programme for three new projects.",
          "seek/require/need funding",
          "funding for sth Our focus is on young companies seeking funding for new product development.",
          "federal/government/state funding",
          "a reduction/cut/increase in funding",
          "funding shortfall/crisis/gap The funding gap between pension assets and projected obligations has narrowed in each of the past four years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fundraiser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or event involved in collecting money for a particular purpose, especially a charity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is responsible for collecting money for a political party, charity (= organization that gives money or help to those that need it), etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a campaign fundraiser for two former Presidents.",
          "a major/chief/political fundraiser"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event that people attend to make money for a political party, charity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "attend/hold/host a fundraiser During his US visit, the Prime Minister will attend a $100-a-head fundraiser.",
          "annual/charity fundraiser"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fundraisers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or event involved in collecting money for a particular purpose, especially a charity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is responsible for collecting money for a political party, charity (= organization that gives money or help to those that need it), etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a campaign fundraiser for two former Presidents.",
          "a major/chief/political fundraiser"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event that people attend to make money for a political party, charity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "attend/hold/host a fundraiser During his US visit, the Prime Minister will attend a $100-a-head fundraiser.",
          "annual/charity fundraiser"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fundraising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of collecting or producing money for a particular purpose, especially for a charity:",
        "examples": [
          "fundraising event The dinner is a fundraising event for the museum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of getting money from investors to invest in particular companies, projects, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank is poised to buy its rival in a deal requiring an equity fundraising of up to $5.7 billion.",
          "Accounts to be filed in the coming weeks will show revenues soared to £26m after a string of fundraisings and flotations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of collecting money for a particular purpose, especially for a political party, charity (= organization that gives money or help to those that need it), etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a fundraising campaign/drive/event"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "funds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money needed or available to spend on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Following the repairs to the roof, church funds are now seriously depleted.",
          "The president has agreed to allocate further funds to develop the new submarine.",
          "short of/low on funds informal \"Can I borrow £50?\" \"I'm a little short of/low on funds (= I have little money) at the moment\".",
          "We need to raise funds for the new school library.",
          "They're raising funds for the local hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money, often money for a specific purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m short of/low on funds at the moment.",
          "The Brownies sold cookies to raise funds for their troop."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "funeral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a (usually religious) ceremony for burying or burning the body of a dead person:",
        "examples": [
          "hold a funeral The funeral will be held next Friday.",
          "Over 300 mourners attended the funeral.",
          "funeral procession Thousands lined the streets to watch the funeral procession pass by."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ceremony honoring someone who has recently died, which happens before burying or burning the body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "funerals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a (usually religious) ceremony for burying or burning the body of a dead person:",
        "examples": [
          "hold a funeral The funeral will be held next Friday.",
          "Over 300 mourners attended the funeral.",
          "funeral procession Thousands lined the streets to watch the funeral procession pass by."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ceremony honoring someone who has recently died, which happens before burying or burning the body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fungal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "caused by a fungus:",
        "examples": [
          "a fungal infection"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fungus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of various types of organisms that get their food from decaying material or other living things:",
        "examples": [
          "Mushrooms and mould are fungi.",
          "Fungus can be poisonous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant without leaves, flowers, or color that lives on other plants or on decaying matter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "funk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a style of music, usually for dancing to, with a strong rhythm based on jazz and a tune that repeats:",
        "examples": [
          "James Brown is the master of funk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being unhappy and without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "The team’s been in a funk, losing three of the last four games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style of music related to jazz, with a strong rhythm",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "funky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a style of music, usually for dancing to, with a strong rhythm based on jazz and a tune that repeats:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you heard their new record? It's really funky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fashionable in an unusual and noticeable way:",
        "examples": [
          "She has some really funky clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a bad smell or appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "The sour cream smells kind of funky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a style that is informal and unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "Darcy usually wears really funky clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having to do with funk (= a style of music related to jazz):",
        "examples": [
          "a funky beat"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "funnel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object that has a wide round opening at the top, sloping sides, and a narrow tube at the bottom, used for pouring liquids or powders into containers with narrow necks:",
        "examples": [
          "After you grind the coffee, use a funnel to pour it into the jar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical metal pipe on the top of a ship or steam train through which smoke comes out",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially in e-commerce (= the business of selling things on the internet), the process that a customer goes through from first hearing about a product, for example through an internet search or advertisement, to buying the product, with a smaller number of customers at each stage of the process:",
        "examples": [
          "At the top of the funnel the user is just starting to do research about a product and might spend time investigating different brands.",
          "The funnel helps marketing teams plan and measure efforts to attract, engage, and convert prospects.",
          "The conversion funnel is the cornerstone of all e-commerce business models.",
          "A marketing funnel describes your customer’s journey with you, from first becoming aware of your brand to buying goods and services.",
          "There are several steps to a sales funnel, usually known as the top, middle, and bottom of the funnel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something or to travel through a funnel or something that acts like a funnel:",
        "examples": [
          "funnel down The wind funnels down these narrow streets.",
          "The children funelled along the corridor into the school hall.",
          "The team were content to play defensively, with midfielders and forwards funnelling back to support the defence.",
          "funnel into If you funnel the oil into the engine, you're less likely to spill it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something directly and intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "funnel something to someone/something No one knows who has been funnelling weapons to the terrorists.",
          "These laws ensure that local revenue for education is funelled into schemes overseen by the local education authority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube with a wide opening at the top, sides that slope inward, and a narrow opening at the bottom, used for pouring liquids or powders into containers that have small openings:",
        "examples": [
          "Pour the batter through a funnel into hot oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or be moved through a narrow space, or to put something in a place or use something for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The crowd funneled into the theater.",
          "[ T ] We’ve been funneling our money into renovations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "funnier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "humorous; causing laughter:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know any funny jokes?",
          "I've never found Charlie Chaplin very funny.",
          "It's a really funny film.",
          "It's not funny - don't laugh!",
          "Breaking your leg isn't funny (= it is serious).",
          "funny side to it No matter how disastrous the situation there always seems to be a funny side to it.",
          "funny with Don't you try to be funny with me (= be serious and show respect), young man!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange, surprising, unexpected, or difficult to explain or understand:",
        "examples": [
          "The washing machine is making a funny noise again.",
          "He's got some funny ideas about how to bring up children.",
          "that's funny That's funny - I'm sure I left my keys here.",
          "funny thing A funny thing happened to me on the way to the crematorium.",
          "feel funny I felt funny when I realized everyone was watching me.",
          "it's funny how It's funny how Alec always disappears whenever there's work to be done.",
          "She's a funny girl (= she is strange and difficult to understand).",
          "go funny UK informal The television's gone funny (= isn't working correctly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dishonest; involving cheating:",
        "examples": [
          "funny going on I think there's something funny going on next door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfriendly or seeming to be offended:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not being funny or anything but I think I'd rather go on my own.",
          "She sounded a bit funny with me on the phone last night and I wondered if I'd offended her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly ill:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know if it was something I ate but I'm feeling a little bit funny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly crazy:",
        "examples": [
          "go funny All the stress made him go a bit funny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the series of drawings in a newspaper that tell a humorous story:",
        "examples": [
          "I ignored the news and went straight to the funnies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "amusing; causing laughter:",
        "examples": [
          "Jerome is so funny.",
          "She told me the funniest joke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange or surprising, or difficult to explain or understand:",
        "examples": [
          "The washing machine is making funny noises again.",
          "Something funny is going on next door.",
          "That’s funny – I’m sure I left my keys here, but now I can’t find them.",
          "[ + question word ] It’s funny how Pat always disappears whenever there’s work to be done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you feel funny, you feel slightly ill:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt a little funny after taking a pill on an empty stomach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "funniest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "humorous; causing laughter:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know any funny jokes?",
          "I've never found Charlie Chaplin very funny.",
          "It's a really funny film.",
          "It's not funny - don't laugh!",
          "Breaking your leg isn't funny (= it is serious).",
          "funny side to it No matter how disastrous the situation there always seems to be a funny side to it.",
          "funny with Don't you try to be funny with me (= be serious and show respect), young man!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange, surprising, unexpected, or difficult to explain or understand:",
        "examples": [
          "The washing machine is making a funny noise again.",
          "He's got some funny ideas about how to bring up children.",
          "that's funny That's funny - I'm sure I left my keys here.",
          "funny thing A funny thing happened to me on the way to the crematorium.",
          "feel funny I felt funny when I realized everyone was watching me.",
          "it's funny how It's funny how Alec always disappears whenever there's work to be done.",
          "She's a funny girl (= she is strange and difficult to understand).",
          "go funny UK informal The television's gone funny (= isn't working correctly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dishonest; involving cheating:",
        "examples": [
          "funny going on I think there's something funny going on next door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfriendly or seeming to be offended:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not being funny or anything but I think I'd rather go on my own.",
          "She sounded a bit funny with me on the phone last night and I wondered if I'd offended her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly ill:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know if it was something I ate but I'm feeling a little bit funny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly crazy:",
        "examples": [
          "go funny All the stress made him go a bit funny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the series of drawings in a newspaper that tell a humorous story:",
        "examples": [
          "I ignored the news and went straight to the funnies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "amusing; causing laughter:",
        "examples": [
          "Jerome is so funny.",
          "She told me the funniest joke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange or surprising, or difficult to explain or understand:",
        "examples": [
          "The washing machine is making funny noises again.",
          "Something funny is going on next door.",
          "That’s funny – I’m sure I left my keys here, but now I can’t find them.",
          "[ + question word ] It’s funny how Pat always disappears whenever there’s work to be done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you feel funny, you feel slightly ill:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt a little funny after taking a pill on an empty stomach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "funny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "humorous; causing laughter:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know any funny jokes?",
          "I've never found Charlie Chaplin very funny.",
          "It's a really funny film.",
          "It's not funny - don't laugh!",
          "Breaking your leg isn't funny (= it is serious).",
          "funny side to it No matter how disastrous the situation there always seems to be a funny side to it.",
          "funny with Don't you try to be funny with me (= be serious and show respect), young man!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange, surprising, unexpected, or difficult to explain or understand:",
        "examples": [
          "The washing machine is making a funny noise again.",
          "He's got some funny ideas about how to bring up children.",
          "that's funny That's funny - I'm sure I left my keys here.",
          "funny thing A funny thing happened to me on the way to the crematorium.",
          "feel funny I felt funny when I realized everyone was watching me.",
          "it's funny how It's funny how Alec always disappears whenever there's work to be done.",
          "She's a funny girl (= she is strange and difficult to understand).",
          "go funny UK informal The television's gone funny (= isn't working correctly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dishonest; involving cheating:",
        "examples": [
          "funny going on I think there's something funny going on next door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfriendly or seeming to be offended:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not being funny or anything but I think I'd rather go on my own.",
          "She sounded a bit funny with me on the phone last night and I wondered if I'd offended her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly ill:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know if it was something I ate but I'm feeling a little bit funny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly crazy:",
        "examples": [
          "go funny All the stress made him go a bit funny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the series of drawings in a newspaper that tell a humorous story:",
        "examples": [
          "I ignored the news and went straight to the funnies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "amusing; causing laughter:",
        "examples": [
          "Jerome is so funny.",
          "She told me the funniest joke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange or surprising, or difficult to explain or understand:",
        "examples": [
          "The washing machine is making funny noises again.",
          "Something funny is going on next door.",
          "That’s funny – I’m sure I left my keys here, but now I can’t find them.",
          "[ + question word ] It’s funny how Pat always disappears whenever there’s work to be done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you feel funny, you feel slightly ill:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt a little funny after taking a pill on an empty stomach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals, or the hair-covered skin(s) of animals, removed from their bodies:",
        "examples": [
          "She stroked the rabbit's soft fur.",
          "fake fur \"Is that real fur on your collar?\" \"Certainly not - I only wear fake fur.\"",
          "fur coat She was wearing a fur coat and black leather boots.",
          "Native Americans traded furs with early European settlers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard pale grey substance that can form on the inside of water pipes, kettles, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a greyish covering on the tongue, caused by illness or by smoking cigarettes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If water pipes, kettles, etc. fur, a hard grey substance forms on the inside:",
        "examples": [
          "fur (up) Over the years, the pipes in our house have slowly furred (up)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's arteries (= tubes that carry blood from your heart) fur, or something furs them, they become slightly blocked:",
        "examples": [
          "Eating too much fat furs up your arteries which slows down the flow of blood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the soft, thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals, or the hair-covered skin of animals, removed from their bodies:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Persian cats have long fur.",
          "[ U ] My jacket is lined with fur.",
          "[ C ] She wore diamonds and furs and always looked glamorous."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "furious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely angry:",
        "examples": [
          "furious with I was late and he was furious with me.",
          "furious about/at He's furious about/at the way he's been treated.",
          "We had a furious debate about the death penalty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using a lot of effort or strength:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a furious struggle going on between the two presidential candidates.",
          "He set off running at a furious pace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely angry:",
        "examples": [
          "Sandy was furious with me for forgetting to pick her up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "violent or forceful:",
        "examples": [
          "Furious winds rocked the coastal town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "furiously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a very angry way:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Get out of here!\" she shouted furiously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with as much effort or strength as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "I was pedalling furiously to try to keep up with the other children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an extremely angry way:",
        "examples": [
          "She marched out of the house furiously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energetically:",
        "examples": [
          "I was furiously taking notes during the lecture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "furlough": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of time that a soldier, worker, or prisoner is allowed to be absent, especially to return temporarily to their own home:",
        "examples": [
          "on furlough He was an Army Sergeant home on furlough.",
          "It is a crime for a person who has been given a furlough to fail to return to the jail or prison at the required time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when a company stops employing someone, usually temporarily, because the company does not have enough money or enough work:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees of the company were told to prepare themselves for a round of furloughs.",
          "on furlough The union represents about 9,000 active pilots, with nearly 2,000 more pilots currently on furlough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone permission to be absent from the armed services, work, or prison for a period of time, especially to return temporarily to their own home:",
        "examples": [
          "Furloughed servicemen must be given preference over civilian travel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not going to your job, usually temporarily, because your employer does not have work for you or money to pay you:",
        "examples": [
          "After safety concerns, the company furloughed all 4,000 of its employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time allowed for a person to be absent, esp. from the army or a prison:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m home on furlough."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "furnace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container that is heated to a very high temperature, so that substances that are put inside it, such as metal, will melt or burn:",
        "examples": [
          "People who work with furnaces in a steel factory need to wear protective clothing.",
          "like a furnace This room's like a furnace (= is very hot)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment for heating a building:",
        "examples": [
          "It's cold in here - should I turn on the furnace?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container for holding burning substances, usually to heat buildings or to melt metals and other materials",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "furnish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put furniture in something:",
        "examples": [
          "They've furnished the room very simply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put furniture in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "They furnished their home with antiques."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply or provide something needed:",
        "examples": [
          "Jeanne’s catering company furnished all the food for the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide something:",
        "examples": [
          "furnish information/details",
          "furnish sb with sth We aim to furnish our business customers with all their IP solutions.",
          "furnish sth to sb The fund may include information on its investment results in reports furnished to present or prospective shareholders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put furniture in an office, building, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "renovation and furnishing costs",
          "The apartment was sold fully furnished for $1.3 million."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "furnished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing furniture or containing furniture of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "She's looking for a furnished flat/apartment.",
          "Their house is expensively furnished."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "already having furniture in it:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s trying to rent a furnished apartment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "furniture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "things such as chairs, tables, beds, cupboards, etc. that are put into a house or other building to make it suitable and comfortable for living or working in:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a lot of antique furniture.",
          "piece/item of furniture The only piece/item of furniture he has in his bedroom is a bed.",
          "We've just bought some new outdoor furniture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "items such as chairs, tables, and beds that are used in a home or office:",
        "examples": [
          "office/bedroom/lawn furniture"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "furrows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long line or hollow that is formed or cut into the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A deep furrow has formed in the rock, where water has run over it for centuries.",
          "Years of anxiety have lined her brow with deep furrows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form or cut a long line or hollow in the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The wheels of the heavy tractor furrowed the soft ground.",
          "furrow your brow The pain of the headache made him furrow his brow (= make lines in the skin above his eyes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow cut or fold in the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The plow sped along the furrow, turning over the earth.",
          "He tried to smooth the furrow out of his jacket."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "furry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered with fur:",
        "examples": [
          "small furry animals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Furry things are made from a soft material that looks like fur:",
        "examples": [
          "furry slippers",
          "Rosie has a massive collection of furry toys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal with fur, especially a pet such as a cat:",
        "examples": [
          "Fresh food is healthier for us and for our furries!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who likes to dress up as an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The internet means everyone can find someone like-minded, from asexuals to \"furries\" (individuals who like to dress up as animals)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered with fur, or feeling or looking like fur:",
        "examples": [
          "a furry animal",
          "She was wearing her bathrobe and pink, furry slippers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "furs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals, or the hair-covered skin(s) of animals, removed from their bodies:",
        "examples": [
          "She stroked the rabbit's soft fur.",
          "fake fur \"Is that real fur on your collar?\" \"Certainly not - I only wear fake fur.\"",
          "fur coat She was wearing a fur coat and black leather boots.",
          "Native Americans traded furs with early European settlers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard pale grey substance that can form on the inside of water pipes, kettles, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a greyish covering on the tongue, caused by illness or by smoking cigarettes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If water pipes, kettles, etc. fur, a hard grey substance forms on the inside:",
        "examples": [
          "fur (up) Over the years, the pipes in our house have slowly furred (up)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's arteries (= tubes that carry blood from your heart) fur, or something furs them, they become slightly blocked:",
        "examples": [
          "Eating too much fat furs up your arteries which slows down the flow of blood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the soft, thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals, or the hair-covered skin of animals, removed from their bodies:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Persian cats have long fur.",
          "[ U ] My jacket is lined with fur.",
          "[ C ] She wore diamonds and furs and always looked glamorous."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "further": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "comparative of",
        "examples": [
          "I never got further than the first five pages of \"Ulysses\".",
          "get further We discussed the problem but we didn't get much further in actually solving it.",
          "The whole matter is further complicated by the fact that Amanda and Jo refuse to speak to each other.",
          "Every day she sinks further and further into depression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you go or take something further, you take it to a more advanced stage:",
        "examples": [
          "Before we go any further with the project, I think we should make sure that there's enough money to fund it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a greater distance:",
        "examples": [
          "It was much further to the town centre than I remembered.",
          "Fourteen miles is further than you'd think once you start to run it.",
          "Is that her at the further (= other) end of the room?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more or extra:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you anything further to add?",
          "If you have any further problems, let me know.",
          "It cost me £50 a day and a further £60 for insurance.",
          "This shop will be closed until further notice.",
          "We need to talk further about this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in business letters to refer to an earlier letter, conversation, meeting, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Further to your letter of 11 March, I should like to inform you of a number of recent developments regarding the Saffron Hill site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop or make progress in something:",
        "examples": [
          "further the cause He has probably done more to further the cause of interracial harmony than any other person.",
          "Additional training is probably the best way to further your career these days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more, extra, or additional; comparative offar :",
        "examples": [
          "Call your local library for further information.",
          "To further complicate things, I locked my keys in the car.",
          "Not only did I arrive at my conclusions after careful thought, I took a further step and tested them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to a greater distance in space or time; comparative offar :",
        "examples": [
          "I can’t run any further.",
          "Read a little further and it will begin to make sense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help something to succeed; to advance something:",
        "examples": [
          "She says the money would be a great help in furthering their cause."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "furthermore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in addition; more importantly:",
        "examples": [
          "The house is beautiful. Furthermore, it's in a great location."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used to add information) also and more importantly:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t know what happened to Roberto, and furthermore, I don’t care."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "furthest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "superlative of",
        "examples": [
          "That's the furthest I can see without glasses.",
          "I wanted to be an actress but the furthest I ever got was selling popcorn in a cinema."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "superlative of",
        "examples": [
          "The novel explores the furthest extremes of human experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "superlative offar :",
        "examples": [
          "The furthest west I’ve ever gotten is the Grand Canyon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "superlative offar :",
        "examples": [
          "At that time, the countries furthest along in terms of economic development were Chile, Mexico, and Venezuela."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the greatest amount:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the furthest our soccer team has advanced in the playoffs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "furtive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of people) behaving secretly and often dishonestly, or (of actions) done secretly and often dishonestly:",
        "examples": [
          "furtive glance I saw him cast a furtive glance at the woman at the table to his right.",
          "He made one or two furtive phone calls.",
          "furtive about There was something furtive about his behaviour and I immediately felt suspicious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or acting secretly and quietly to avoid being noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "They exchanged furtive gestures and words of encouragement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fury": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extreme anger:",
        "examples": [
          "He could hardly contain his fury.",
          "She flew into a fury at the suggestion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme anger or force:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The battle raged with mounting fury."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fuse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small safety part in an electrical device or piece of machinery that causes it to stop working if the electric current is too high, and so prevents fires or other dangers:",
        "examples": [
          "blow a fuse My hairdryer's stopped working - I think the fuse has blown (= broken).",
          "change a fuse Have you tried changing the fuse?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a string or piece of paper connected to a firework or other explosive product by which it is lit, or a device inside a bomb that causes it to explode after a fixed length of time or when it hits or is near something:",
        "examples": [
          "light a fuse He lit the fuse and ran."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join together physically, or to join things together physically:",
        "examples": [
          "Genes determine how we develop from the moment the sperm fuses with the egg.",
          "The bones of the skull are not properly fused at birth.",
          "Fusing the vertebrae together seemed to be her only option."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of ideas, cultures, musical styles, etc.) to combine or be combined together :",
        "examples": [
          "In Istanbul, East and West fuse together in a way that is fascinating to observe.",
          "He developed a sound that fuses jazz, funk, disco, and soul."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to melt or make two things melt together, especially at a high temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "The heat of the fire fused many of the machine's parts together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When an electrical device or piece of machinery fuses, or when someone or something fuses it, it stops working because the electric current is too high:",
        "examples": [
          "Either my headlights have fused or the bulbs have gone.",
          "The kids were messing around with the switches and they fused the lights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a device inside a bomb that causes it to explode after a fixed length of time or when it hits or is near something:",
        "examples": [
          "The submarine carries an explosive charge fused to detonate on impact with its target.",
          "They discovered a World War II 250-pound fused bomb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a safety device for protecting an electrical system which contains a material that will melt if too much electricity passes through the system",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cord or tube along which a flame moves to light fireworks or bomb, or a device inside a bomb that causes it to explode at a particular time or when it hits something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join or become combined, or to cause things to join:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The two cells are fused with a jolt of electricity.",
          "[ T ] The heat of the fire fused many of the machine’s parts together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join together to form one thing, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The merger would fuse three companies that together employ 3,500 people.",
          "fuse into sth The municipalities may even, in the future, fuse into a single city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fused": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An electrical device or a piece of machinery that is fused has a fuse in it.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fuselage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the main body of an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "A close inspection revealed minute cracks in the aircraft's fuselage and wings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main part of an aircraft",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "fuses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small safety part in an electrical device or piece of machinery that causes it to stop working if the electric current is too high, and so prevents fires or other dangers:",
        "examples": [
          "blow a fuse My hairdryer's stopped working - I think the fuse has blown (= broken).",
          "change a fuse Have you tried changing the fuse?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a string or piece of paper connected to a firework or other explosive product by which it is lit, or a device inside a bomb that causes it to explode after a fixed length of time or when it hits or is near something:",
        "examples": [
          "light a fuse He lit the fuse and ran."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join together physically, or to join things together physically:",
        "examples": [
          "Genes determine how we develop from the moment the sperm fuses with the egg.",
          "The bones of the skull are not properly fused at birth.",
          "Fusing the vertebrae together seemed to be her only option."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of ideas, cultures, musical styles, etc.) to combine or be combined together :",
        "examples": [
          "In Istanbul, East and West fuse together in a way that is fascinating to observe.",
          "He developed a sound that fuses jazz, funk, disco, and soul."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to melt or make two things melt together, especially at a high temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "The heat of the fire fused many of the machine's parts together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When an electrical device or piece of machinery fuses, or when someone or something fuses it, it stops working because the electric current is too high:",
        "examples": [
          "Either my headlights have fused or the bulbs have gone.",
          "The kids were messing around with the switches and they fused the lights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a device inside a bomb that causes it to explode after a fixed length of time or when it hits or is near something:",
        "examples": [
          "The submarine carries an explosive charge fused to detonate on impact with its target.",
          "They discovered a World War II 250-pound fused bomb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a safety device for protecting an electrical system which contains a material that will melt if too much electricity passes through the system",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cord or tube along which a flame moves to light fireworks or bomb, or a device inside a bomb that causes it to explode at a particular time or when it hits something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join or become combined, or to cause things to join:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The two cells are fused with a jolt of electricity.",
          "[ T ] The heat of the fire fused many of the machine’s parts together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join together to form one thing, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The merger would fuse three companies that together employ 3,500 people.",
          "fuse into sth The municipalities may even, in the future, fuse into a single city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fusing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join together physically, or to join things together physically:",
        "examples": [
          "Genes determine how we develop from the moment the sperm fuses with the egg.",
          "The bones of the skull are not properly fused at birth.",
          "Fusing the vertebrae together seemed to be her only option."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of ideas, cultures, musical styles, etc.) to combine or be combined together :",
        "examples": [
          "In Istanbul, East and West fuse together in a way that is fascinating to observe.",
          "He developed a sound that fuses jazz, funk, disco, and soul."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to melt or make two things melt together, especially at a high temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "The heat of the fire fused many of the machine's parts together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When an electrical device or piece of machinery fuses, or when someone or something fuses it, it stops working because the electric current is too high:",
        "examples": [
          "Either my headlights have fused or the bulbs have gone.",
          "The kids were messing around with the switches and they fused the lights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a device inside a bomb that causes it to explode after a fixed length of time or when it hits or is near something:",
        "examples": [
          "The submarine carries an explosive charge fused to detonate on impact with its target.",
          "They discovered a World War II 250-pound fused bomb."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fusion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when two or more things join or are combined:",
        "examples": [
          "nuclear fusion",
          "Their music is described as \"an explosive fusion of Latin American and modern jazz rhythms\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Fusion is also the technique of joining atoms in a reaction that produces energy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] nuclear fusion"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fuss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a show of anger, worry, or excitement that is unnecessary or greater than the situation deserves:",
        "examples": [
          "make such a fuss She made such a fuss when Richard spilled a drop of wine on her blouse!",
          "fuss about nothing It's all a fuss about nothing.",
          "what the fuss is about I don't see what the fuss is about - he seems like a fairly ordinary-looking guy to me.",
          "We tried to arrange a ceremony with as little fuss as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a lot of attention and treat them well:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn't see her grandchildren very often so she makes a real fuss of them when she does."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attention given to small matters that are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "The article was entitled \"Making up with the minimum of fuss: a five-minute beauty routine that every busy woman should know\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give too much attention to small matters that are not important, usually in a way that shows that you are worried and not relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "Please, stop fussing - the food's cooking and there's nothing more to do until the guests arrive.",
          "fuss with It irritates me the way she's always fussing with her hair!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being excited, annoyed, or not satisfied about something, esp. about something that is not very important:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Let’s see what all the fuss is about.",
          "[ U ] She learned to make good food without too much fuss.",
          "[ C ] Why are they suddenly making a fuss about this (= becoming excited about it)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become upset or excited:",
        "examples": [
          "She was never one to fuss about insignificant things.",
          "Some people like to be fussed over (= receive a lot of attention).",
          "She sat there fussing with her bright red dress (= touching and moving it nervously)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fusses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a show of anger, worry, or excitement that is unnecessary or greater than the situation deserves:",
        "examples": [
          "make such a fuss She made such a fuss when Richard spilled a drop of wine on her blouse!",
          "fuss about nothing It's all a fuss about nothing.",
          "what the fuss is about I don't see what the fuss is about - he seems like a fairly ordinary-looking guy to me.",
          "We tried to arrange a ceremony with as little fuss as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a lot of attention and treat them well:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn't see her grandchildren very often so she makes a real fuss of them when she does."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attention given to small matters that are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "The article was entitled \"Making up with the minimum of fuss: a five-minute beauty routine that every busy woman should know\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give too much attention to small matters that are not important, usually in a way that shows that you are worried and not relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "Please, stop fussing - the food's cooking and there's nothing more to do until the guests arrive.",
          "fuss with It irritates me the way she's always fussing with her hair!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being excited, annoyed, or not satisfied about something, esp. about something that is not very important:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Let’s see what all the fuss is about.",
          "[ U ] She learned to make good food without too much fuss.",
          "[ C ] Why are they suddenly making a fuss about this (= becoming excited about it)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become upset or excited:",
        "examples": [
          "She was never one to fuss about insignificant things.",
          "Some people like to be fussed over (= receive a lot of attention).",
          "She sat there fussing with her bright red dress (= touching and moving it nervously)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fussing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give too much attention to small matters that are not important, usually in a way that shows that you are worried and not relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "Please, stop fussing - the food's cooking and there's nothing more to do until the guests arrive.",
          "fuss with It irritates me the way she's always fussing with her hair!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fussy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not easily satisfied, or having very high standards about particular things:",
        "examples": [
          "All my children were fussy eaters.",
          "fussy about He's so fussy about the house - everything has to be absolutely perfect.",
          "\"Why am I still single?\" \"You're too fussy - that's your problem!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having too much decoration and too many small details, in a way that is not stylish:",
        "examples": [
          "They've got those curtains that tie up with big bows - they're a little bit fussy for my taste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fussy baby is unhappy or difficult to please:",
        "examples": [
          "It seems that the baby is always fussy at dinnertime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not easily satisfied or pleased; worried or careful about unimportant details:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s really fussy about who she goes out with.",
          "Kevin’s a fussy eater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having too much decoration or too many details:",
        "examples": [
          "My new dress is sophisticated but not too fussy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "futile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of actions) having no effect or achieving nothing:",
        "examples": [
          "Attempts to get supplies to the region are futile because troops will not allow the aid convoy to enter the city.",
          "It's completely futile trying to reason with him - he just won't listen.",
          "prove futile All my attempts to cheer her up proved futile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "achieving no result; not effective or successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane detoured north in a futile attempt to avoid the bad weather."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "futility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of having no effect or of achieving nothing:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What's his latest book about?\" \"Oh, the usual - the transience of love and the futility of life.\"",
          "People have got tired of the futility of war."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "futon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of mattress, originally from Japan, that can be rolled up, or a bed or seat made from such a mattress",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mattress (= large, flat, firm bag filled with soft material and used for sleeping on) which is used on the floor or on a wooden frame that can often be folded to make a seat:",
        "examples": [
          "a futon sofa"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "future": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of time that is to come:",
        "examples": [
          "Sometimes I worry about the future.",
          "the future holds I wonder what the future holds for (= what will happen to) you and me.",
          "in the future I'm sure at some point in the future I'll want a baby.",
          "We need to plan for the future.",
          "the distant future Do you plan to leave New York in the distant future or the near future?",
          "the near future There seems to be no solution to this problem in the near future.",
          "the not too distant future I can see those two getting married in the not too distant future (= quite soon).",
          "the foreseeable future The price of oil is expected to stay high for the foreseeable future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the form of a verb that you use when talking about something that will happen or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "in the future In the sentence \"He will study\" the verb phrase \"will study\" is in the future.",
          "The future in English can be formed using \"will\" or \"going to\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what will happen to someone or something in the time that is to come:",
        "examples": [
          "uncertain future Torn apart by war, its economy virtually destroyed, this country now faces a very uncertain future.",
          "great future She's a very talented young singer, Mike, and I personally think she's got a great future ahead of her!",
          "bright future From what your teachers have told me, you have a bright future ahead of you.",
          "The future isn't looking too rosy for these companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the chance of continuing success or existence for something:",
        "examples": [
          "With falling audiences, the future of this theatre is in doubt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the beginning or end of a sentence in which there is a decision about a plan of action or a warning:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you be more careful in future?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreements for the buying and selling of goods, in which the price is agreed before a particular future time at which the goods will be provided:",
        "examples": [
          "the futures market"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or existing in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Of course we'll keep you up to date about any future developments.",
          "There's an old superstition that young girls going to bed on this night dream of their future husbands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The future form of a verb is used when talking about something that will happen or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "future tense How do you say that in the future tense?",
          "Each lesson includes grammar practice, and today we focus on future forms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you tell someone something so that it will be known about and can be used in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "For future reference, could you use the headed paper for any correspondence that leaves this office?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in order to be used or looked at some time in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "I filed the documents away for future reference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "time which is to come, or something that will happen or exist later:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] What are your plans for the future?",
          "[ U ] We hope to buy a house in the foreseeable future.",
          "[ C ] He faces an uncertain future.",
          "[ U ] I really don’t expect any change in the near future.",
          "I’ll be sure to observe the speed limit in the future (= the next time)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the conditions for success:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] In 1903, Ford realized that the future of automobiles lay in making them faster and cheaper.",
          "[ C usually sing ] Candidates always promise a brighter future for Americans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the tense of the verb used to describe actions, events, or states that will happen or exist later:",
        "examples": [
          "In the sentence, \"Who will look after the dog?\", the phrase \"will look\" is in the future tense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or existing later or in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "She was aware that her writings might speak to future generations of African Americans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "futures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "agreements for the buying and selling of goods, in which the price is agreed before a particular future time at which the goods will be provided:",
        "examples": [
          "the futures market",
          "She works in futures.",
          "He explains how investors can trade futures directly.",
          "Oil futures were down 0.85 cents at 68.73 cents per gallon.",
          "Crude oil futures jumped more than $2 a barrel.",
          "The increase in investment in oil futures continues.",
          "Gains were capped across all futures markets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreements to buy and sell particular shares, goods, etc. on a particular date in the future at a fixed price. Futures can be traded on financial markets:",
        "examples": [
          "corn/gold/oil futures Oil futures topped $88 a barrel for the first time.",
          "currency/bond/dollar futures",
          "Winter wheat was quoted at 57 cents a bushel more than the July futures price."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "futuristic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strange and very modern, or intended or seeming to come from some imagined time in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "A futuristic car was on display at the auto show.",
          "Her latest novel is a futuristic thriller, set some time in the late 21st century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the future, or very modern or advanced:",
        "examples": [
          "Her latest novel is a futuristic thriller, set in the twenty-first century.",
          "The mall is noted for its futuristic, glass-steel-and-concrete construction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fuzz": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a covering of short thin soft hairs, or a mass of tightly curled and often untidy hair:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got that bit of adolescent fuzz on his upper lip.",
          "I must buy a razor today and get rid of the fuzz on my legs!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the police:",
        "examples": [
          "Watch out! It's the fuzz."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "light, loose hairs or fibers, or a covering or mass of these:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s got a little adolescent fuzz on his upper lip.",
          "Nylon doesn’t create fuzz like natural fibers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "fuzzy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of an image) having shapes that do not have clear edges, or (of a sound, especially from a television, radio, etc.) not clear, usually because of other unwanted noises making it difficult to hear:",
        "examples": [
          "Is the picture always fuzzy on your TV?",
          "You can pick up a lot of stations on the car radio but the sound is usually sort of fuzzy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not clear:",
        "examples": [
          "The basic facts of the story are starting to emerge though the details are still fuzzy.",
          "My head's a little fuzzy (= I cannot think clearly) this morning after all that wine last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of hair) in an untidy mass of tight curls:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh no, it's raining - my hair will get all fuzzy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fuzzy surface feels like short fur:",
        "examples": [
          "the fuzzy skin of a peach"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not clear or not easily heard, seen, or understood:",
        "examples": [
          "Is the picture always fuzzy on your TV?",
          "The basic facts of the story are starting to emerge though the details are still fuzzy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered with light, loose hairs or fibers:",
        "examples": [
          "I peel peaches because I don’t like their fuzzy skins."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "g": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the seventh letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a note in Western music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, a symbol that marks a film that is considered suitable for children of any age",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "1,000 dollars:",
        "examples": [
          "You've got six Gs' worth of machinery here - you should get it insured."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of the acceleration (= rate of change of speed) of an object caused by gravity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for gram",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the seventh letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measure that is equal to the force of gravity at the surface of the earth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for general",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for grand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ga": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Georgia: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gab": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to talk continuously and eagerly, especially about things that are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "gab on I got so bored listening to him gabbing on about nothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk continuously and eagerly, esp. about unimportant matters:",
        "examples": [
          "The two of us were always gabbing away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for General Arrangements to Borrow: an agreement between the member countries of the G10 to make money available to the IMF which is then lent to IMF members to support economic growth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gabby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A gabby person talks a lot or too much:",
        "examples": [
          "The leading performances are faultless, with Jones as a gabby race commentator.",
          "He is pretty gabby: he asks a lot of questions and is always keen to get into a discussion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gabon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in West Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gadget": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small device or machine with a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "kitchen gadgets",
          "Have you seen this handy little gadget - it's for separating egg yolks from whites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small device or machine with a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "This handy gadget separates egg yolks from whites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small machine or piece of electronic equipment that has a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "latest/modern/new gadgets With competition heating up, the latest gadgets have added features to set them apart from the competition.",
          "household/kitchen gadget",
          "handheld/little/pocket-sized gadget",
          "digital/electronic/high-tech gadgets"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gadgets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small device or machine with a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "kitchen gadgets",
          "Have you seen this handy little gadget - it's for separating egg yolks from whites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small device or machine with a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "This handy gadget separates egg yolks from whites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small machine or piece of electronic equipment that has a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "latest/modern/new gadgets With competition heating up, the latest gadgets have added features to set them apart from the competition.",
          "household/kitchen gadget",
          "handheld/little/pocket-sized gadget",
          "digital/electronic/high-tech gadgets"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gaelic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Celtic language spoken in some parts of western Scotland and an official language of Scotland :",
        "examples": [
          "About 60 primary schools in Scotland now teach lessons in Gaelic.",
          "The decline of Scots Gaelic will inevitably continue for a while."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Celtic language spoken by some people in Ireland and an official language of the Republic of Ireland, where it is taught in all schools:",
        "examples": [
          "They all spoke Gaelic down in the west.",
          "The three Irish tenors sang more in Italian than they did in Gaelic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Celtic language spoken by some people in the Isle of Man, especially in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1901 the Isle of Man had 5,000 Gaelic speakers.",
          "Manx Gaelic is an official language in the parliament of the Isle of Man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the Celtic language spoken in some parts of western Scotland, or to its speakers or their traditional culture:",
        "examples": [
          "The word whisky comes from the Gaelic word usquebaugh, meaning \"water of life\".",
          "Gaelic songs",
          "The TV channel serves Scotland's Gaelic community.",
          "The project is the brainchild of the Gaelic actor and writer Domhnall Ruadh.",
          "Scotland's Gaelic culture was crushed after the battle of Culloden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as another word for Scottish, to describe a person or group or their characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "If the figures for the past three years had followed the same pattern, we could have overtaken our Gaelic counterparts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the Celtic language of Ireland, or to its speakers or their traditional culture:",
        "examples": [
          "The centre also hosts Gaelic language classes and readings from Irish poets.",
          "It's difficult for Americans to pronounce some Gaelic words, but O'Riordan's example inspires students to try.",
          "The children of Gaelic families were often heard speaking a mixture of Gaelic and English in the playground.",
          "Gaelic sports, such as hurling and Gaelic football",
          "the Gaelic Athletic Association"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as another word for Irish, to describe a person or group or their characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "The Gaelic bookmaker unveiled a strong set of figures.",
          "One of the instructors was an gentleman by the name of Fagan who had all the Gaelic charm of the Irish."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gaff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone's house or home:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you ever been round his gaff?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth that is tied around a person's mouth or put inside it in order to stop the person from speaking, shouting, or calling for help:",
        "examples": [
          "Her hands and feet were tied and a gag placed over her mouth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a joke or funny story, especially one told by a comedian (= person whose job is to make people laugh):",
        "examples": [
          "I did a few opening gags about the band that had played before me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trick played on someone or an action performed to entertain other people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience the sudden uncomfortable feeling of tightness in the throat and stomach that makes you feel like you are going to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "Just the smell of liver cooking makes me gag.",
          "gag on I tried my best to eat it but the meat was so fatty I gagged on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a gag on someone's mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "be bound and gagged He was bound and gagged and left in a cell for three days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent a person or organization from talking or writing about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The media has obviously been gagged because nothing has been reported."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very eager to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I was gagging for a pint of cold lager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very eager to have sex:",
        "examples": [
          "You wait - he'll be gagging for it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth that is put over or in a person’s mouth to stop the person from speaking, shouting, or calling for help:",
        "examples": [
          "The thieves tied him to a chair and put a gag over his mouth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a joke, or an amusing trick:",
        "examples": [
          "He used to write gags for a talk-show host."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience the sudden, uncomfortable feeling in the throat and stomach that makes you feel that you are going to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "The smell of burning rubber made him gag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a piece of cloth over or in a person's mouth to stop the person from speaking, shouting, or calling for help:",
        "examples": [
          "He was left bound and gagged until the next morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gaga": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to think clearly and make decisions because of old age:",
        "examples": [
          "My granny's 94 and she's a bit gaga.",
          "go gaga I know I'm 73 but I haven't gone gaga yet!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong but usually temporary love for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "gaga about/over She's totally gaga about/over him!",
          "go gaga Just standing near her makes him go gaga!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something valuable that is given to a person or organization that has lent you money and that they can keep if you fail to pay back the money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something valuable that is given to a person or organization that has lent you money, which they can keep if you fail to pay back the loan",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gagged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gagging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gaggle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of geese",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of noisy or silly people:",
        "examples": [
          "gaggle of There was the usual gaggle of journalists waiting for the star."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an informal meeting in which someone who works for an organization or the government gives information to journalists (= people who write or broadcast news stories); the journalists involved in such a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "Certain news outlets were denied access to the gaggle with White House press secretary, Sean Spicer.",
          "press gaggle He was a little early, but the press gaggle was already waiting for him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of geese, or a group of people, esp. if they are noisy or silly:",
        "examples": [
          "A gaggle of kids followed him down the street."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gags": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth that is tied around a person's mouth or put inside it in order to stop the person from speaking, shouting, or calling for help:",
        "examples": [
          "Her hands and feet were tied and a gag placed over her mouth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a joke or funny story, especially one told by a comedian (= person whose job is to make people laugh):",
        "examples": [
          "I did a few opening gags about the band that had played before me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trick played on someone or an action performed to entertain other people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience the sudden uncomfortable feeling of tightness in the throat and stomach that makes you feel like you are going to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "Just the smell of liver cooking makes me gag.",
          "gag on I tried my best to eat it but the meat was so fatty I gagged on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a gag on someone's mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "be bound and gagged He was bound and gagged and left in a cell for three days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent a person or organization from talking or writing about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The media has obviously been gagged because nothing has been reported."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very eager to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I was gagging for a pint of cold lager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very eager to have sex:",
        "examples": [
          "You wait - he'll be gagging for it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth that is put over or in a person’s mouth to stop the person from speaking, shouting, or calling for help:",
        "examples": [
          "The thieves tied him to a chair and put a gag over his mouth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a joke, or an amusing trick:",
        "examples": [
          "He used to write gags for a talk-show host."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience the sudden, uncomfortable feeling in the throat and stomach that makes you feel that you are going to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "The smell of burning rubber made him gag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a piece of cloth over or in a person's mouth to stop the person from speaking, shouting, or calling for help:",
        "examples": [
          "He was left bound and gagged until the next morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor has gained a lot of support from the teacher's union.",
          "gain something from something What do you hope to gain from the course?",
          "Alternative medicine has only just started to gain respectability in our society.",
          "[ + two objects ] It was her performances in Aida that gained her an international reputation as a soprano.",
          "After you've gained some experience teaching abroad, you can come home and get a job.",
          "From the late 19th century, European powers began to gain control of parts of the Ottoman Empire.",
          "gain in UK She's certainly gained in confidence over the last couple of years.",
          "The data exists all right - the difficulty is in gaining access to it.",
          "The thieves gained entrance through an upstairs window that was left open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in weight, speed, height, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "I gained a lot of weight while I was on holiday.",
          "The car gained speed going down the hill.",
          "gain by UK Good economic indicators caused the share index to gain by ten points.",
          "The campaign has been gaining momentum over the past few weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a clock or watch gains, it works too quickly and shows a time that is later than the real time:",
        "examples": [
          "gain by My watch has gained by ten minutes over the last 24 hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you get something useful or positive:",
        "examples": [
          "Whatever the objections to this sort of treatment, the gains in terms of the number of lives saved are substantial.",
          "personal gain The minister was sacked for abusing power for his personal gain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in something such as size, weight, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Side effects of the drugs may include tiredness, headaches, or weight gain.",
          "After deducting costs, we still made a net gain of £5,000.",
          "Oil prices rose again today after yesterday's gains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain something useful, advantageous, or positive:",
        "examples": [
          "He gained control of the business.",
          "You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain.",
          "He hoped to gain an advantage by beginning his campaign early."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in weight, speed, height, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’ve gained weight, and I’m going on a diet.",
          "[ T ] The campaign has been gaining momentum ever since the television ads started to run.",
          "[ I ] Step on the gas – they’re gaining on us (= getting nearer to us)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a clock or watch gains or gains time, it works too quickly and shows a time that is later than the real time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in size, weight, amount, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Having deducted costs we still made a net gain of five thousand pounds.",
          "Stocks ended the day with a moderate gain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something useful or good that you get for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "He was fired for abusing his position for his own personal gain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in amount or value:",
        "examples": [
          "On Wall Street today, the Dow Jones Industrials gained more than 52 points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something that is important or gives you an advantage, especially over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Most temporary employees say they gained new abilities through their assignments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be allowed to use or receive something:",
        "examples": [
          "Every day, more citizens gain access to the Web and each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to sell a product in a particular place for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "He is willing to invest millions of dollars in cooperative ventures in China if he can gain access to the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more commonly known or accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "Two ideas for constructing a tax reduction have been gaining currency in internal debates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more popular or successful:",
        "examples": [
          "gain ground on sb/sth After three decades the carmaker is actually gaining ground on the competition.",
          "Even as companies in the US are gaining ground overseas, they are also sending more American-made products abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in value:",
        "examples": [
          "gain ground against sth The dollar has been gaining ground against the yen in overseas trading."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor has gained a lot of support from the teacher's union.",
          "gain something from something What do you hope to gain from the course?",
          "Alternative medicine has only just started to gain respectability in our society.",
          "[ + two objects ] It was her performances in Aida that gained her an international reputation as a soprano.",
          "After you've gained some experience teaching abroad, you can come home and get a job.",
          "From the late 19th century, European powers began to gain control of parts of the Ottoman Empire.",
          "gain in UK She's certainly gained in confidence over the last couple of years.",
          "The data exists all right - the difficulty is in gaining access to it.",
          "The thieves gained entrance through an upstairs window that was left open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in weight, speed, height, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "I gained a lot of weight while I was on holiday.",
          "The car gained speed going down the hill.",
          "gain by UK Good economic indicators caused the share index to gain by ten points.",
          "The campaign has been gaining momentum over the past few weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a clock or watch gains, it works too quickly and shows a time that is later than the real time:",
        "examples": [
          "gain by My watch has gained by ten minutes over the last 24 hours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gaining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor has gained a lot of support from the teacher's union.",
          "gain something from something What do you hope to gain from the course?",
          "Alternative medicine has only just started to gain respectability in our society.",
          "[ + two objects ] It was her performances in Aida that gained her an international reputation as a soprano.",
          "After you've gained some experience teaching abroad, you can come home and get a job.",
          "From the late 19th century, European powers began to gain control of parts of the Ottoman Empire.",
          "gain in UK She's certainly gained in confidence over the last couple of years.",
          "The data exists all right - the difficulty is in gaining access to it.",
          "The thieves gained entrance through an upstairs window that was left open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in weight, speed, height, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "I gained a lot of weight while I was on holiday.",
          "The car gained speed going down the hill.",
          "gain by UK Good economic indicators caused the share index to gain by ten points.",
          "The campaign has been gaining momentum over the past few weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a clock or watch gains, it works too quickly and shows a time that is later than the real time:",
        "examples": [
          "gain by My watch has gained by ten minutes over the last 24 hours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor has gained a lot of support from the teacher's union.",
          "gain something from something What do you hope to gain from the course?",
          "Alternative medicine has only just started to gain respectability in our society.",
          "[ + two objects ] It was her performances in Aida that gained her an international reputation as a soprano.",
          "After you've gained some experience teaching abroad, you can come home and get a job.",
          "From the late 19th century, European powers began to gain control of parts of the Ottoman Empire.",
          "gain in UK She's certainly gained in confidence over the last couple of years.",
          "The data exists all right - the difficulty is in gaining access to it.",
          "The thieves gained entrance through an upstairs window that was left open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in weight, speed, height, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "I gained a lot of weight while I was on holiday.",
          "The car gained speed going down the hill.",
          "gain by UK Good economic indicators caused the share index to gain by ten points.",
          "The campaign has been gaining momentum over the past few weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a clock or watch gains, it works too quickly and shows a time that is later than the real time:",
        "examples": [
          "gain by My watch has gained by ten minutes over the last 24 hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you get something useful or positive:",
        "examples": [
          "Whatever the objections to this sort of treatment, the gains in terms of the number of lives saved are substantial.",
          "personal gain The minister was sacked for abusing power for his personal gain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in something such as size, weight, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Side effects of the drugs may include tiredness, headaches, or weight gain.",
          "After deducting costs, we still made a net gain of £5,000.",
          "Oil prices rose again today after yesterday's gains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain something useful, advantageous, or positive:",
        "examples": [
          "He gained control of the business.",
          "You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain.",
          "He hoped to gain an advantage by beginning his campaign early."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in weight, speed, height, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’ve gained weight, and I’m going on a diet.",
          "[ T ] The campaign has been gaining momentum ever since the television ads started to run.",
          "[ I ] Step on the gas – they’re gaining on us (= getting nearer to us)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a clock or watch gains or gains time, it works too quickly and shows a time that is later than the real time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in size, weight, amount, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Having deducted costs we still made a net gain of five thousand pounds.",
          "Stocks ended the day with a moderate gain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something useful or good that you get for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "He was fired for abusing his position for his own personal gain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in amount or value:",
        "examples": [
          "On Wall Street today, the Dow Jones Industrials gained more than 52 points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something that is important or gives you an advantage, especially over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Most temporary employees say they gained new abilities through their assignments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be allowed to use or receive something:",
        "examples": [
          "Every day, more citizens gain access to the Web and each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to sell a product in a particular place for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "He is willing to invest millions of dollars in cooperative ventures in China if he can gain access to the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more commonly known or accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "Two ideas for constructing a tax reduction have been gaining currency in internal debates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more popular or successful:",
        "examples": [
          "gain ground on sb/sth After three decades the carmaker is actually gaining ground on the competition.",
          "Even as companies in the US are gaining ground overseas, they are also sending more American-made products abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in value:",
        "examples": [
          "gain ground against sth The dollar has been gaining ground against the yen in overseas trading."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gait": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of walking:",
        "examples": [
          "He walked with a slow stiff gait."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular way a horse walks or runs:",
        "examples": [
          "The pony's gait slowed from a canter to a trot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of walking:",
        "examples": [
          "He walked with a slow, stiff gait."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman or girl:",
        "examples": [
          "You're just an old-fashioned gal, aren't you, honey!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a girl",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for gallon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gala": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special public occasion at which there is a lot of entertainment, usually in the form of different types of performances:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be many stars performing in the Royal Ballet's Gala Night, held in aid of children's charities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sports competition, especially in swimming:",
        "examples": [
          "a swimming gala"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an apple with a reddish skin and a sweet taste, that can be eaten uncooked or cooked:",
        "examples": [
          "There is nothing like sinking your teeth into a sweet, crunchy Gala.",
          "The Gala apple was first found in 1939 in New Zealand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special public occasion at which there is a lot of entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "a gala affair"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "galactic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the Galaxy or other galaxies:",
        "examples": [
          "inter-galactic travel"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "galapagos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of islands in the eastern part of the South Pacific that are part of Ecuador. They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site:",
        "examples": [
          "Environmentalists said the spill highlighted the fragile nature of the Galápagos system.",
          "The Galápagos is one of two places in the world where giant tortoises exist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "galaxies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the independent groups of stars in the universe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting of rich and famous people:",
        "examples": [
          "Present tonight at the long-awaited opening of this film are a whole galaxy of stars from the acting and musical professions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the very large group of stars that contains the solar system (= the sun and all the planets, including Earth, that go around it):",
        "examples": [
          "Jupiter is the biggest planet in our solar system, but not the biggest planet in the Galaxy.",
          "On dark nights with no moon, you can see the Milky Way in the night sky.",
          "Our system is just one of many in the Galaxy that might be able to support life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the large, independent groups of stars in the universe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A galaxy is sometimes used to describe a gathering of famous people:",
        "examples": [
          "a galaxy of Hollywood stars"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "galaxy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the independent groups of stars in the universe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting of rich and famous people:",
        "examples": [
          "Present tonight at the long-awaited opening of this film are a whole galaxy of stars from the acting and musical professions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the very large group of stars that contains the solar system (= the sun and all the planets, including Earth, that go around it):",
        "examples": [
          "Jupiter is the biggest planet in our solar system, but not the biggest planet in the Galaxy.",
          "On dark nights with no moon, you can see the Milky Way in the night sky.",
          "Our system is just one of many in the Galaxy that might be able to support life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the large, independent groups of stars in the universe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A galaxy is sometimes used to describe a gathering of famous people:",
        "examples": [
          "a galaxy of Hollywood stars"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very strong wind:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of old trees were blown down in the gales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very strong wind",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gall": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "rudeness and the quality of being unable to understand that your behaviour or what you say is not acceptable to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Considering that he never even bothers to visit my parents, I'm amazed that Tim has the gall to ask them for money!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gall is a kind of unusual solid mass that forms on the outer tissues of plants:",
        "examples": [
          "The galls deform the leaves and stems of the host tree.",
          "One of the best plants to examine for galls is an oak tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "I think it galls him to take orders from a younger and less experienced colleague."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "It galls him to take orders from a less experienced colleague."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "inability to understand that your behavior or what you say is rude and not acceptable to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I don’t know how she can have the gall to accuse other people of being lazy when she comes in late every day!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gallant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a man) polite and kind towards women, especially when in public:",
        "examples": [
          "That wasn't very gallant of you, Paul, pushing a young lady out of the way like that!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite fierce competition, she made a gallant effort to win the first medal of the championships."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things:",
        "examples": [
          "She made a gallant effort to win, even if her effort fell short."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a man) polite to women, esp. when in public:",
        "examples": [
          "He was always charming and gallant toward women."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gallantry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "polite and kind behaviour towards women, especially when in public:",
        "examples": [
          "He had gained a popular reputation for his gallantry towards women.",
          "I'd like to think that gallantry isn't dead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being brave when something is difficult or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "The speech praised those who had displayed gallantry in the liberation of their country.",
          "He was awarded a gallantry medal for saving life at sea."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "galleons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large sailing ship with three or four masts, used both in trade and war from the 15th to the 18th centuries",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "galleries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room or building that is used for showing works of art, sometimes so that they can be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "the National Portrait Gallery",
          "art gallery a contemporary art gallery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a raised area around the sides or at the back of a large room that provides extra space for people to sit or stand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest floor in a theatre that contains the cheapest seats",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or building that is used for showing or selling works of art:",
        "examples": [
          "There are some contemporary art galleries you should visit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a raised area around the sides or at the back of a large room that provides extra space for people to sit or stand",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gallery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room or building that is used for showing works of art, sometimes so that they can be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "the National Portrait Gallery",
          "art gallery a contemporary art gallery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a raised area around the sides or at the back of a large room that provides extra space for people to sit or stand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest floor in a theatre that contains the cheapest seats",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or building that is used for showing or selling works of art:",
        "examples": [
          "There are some contemporary art galleries you should visit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a raised area around the sides or at the back of a large room that provides extra space for people to sit or stand",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "galley": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a kitchen in a ship or aircraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) a long, low ship with sails that was usually rowed by prisoners or slaves:",
        "examples": [
          "a galley slave"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kitchen in a ship or aircraft",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gallon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring volume:",
        "examples": [
          "How much does a gallon of petrol cost?",
          "An imperial gallon, used in Britain, is equal to 4,546 cubic centimetres.",
          "A US gallon is equal to 3,785 cubic centimetres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "I love milk - I drink gallons of the stuff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of volume of liquid equal to 4 quarts or 3.78 liters",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, a unit for measuring the volume of a liquid or gas, equal to approximately 4.55 litres:",
        "examples": [
          "Fuel tax is to rise by over 25p a gallon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, a unit for measuring the volume of a liquid, equal to approximately 3.79 litres:",
        "examples": [
          "The average federally set price of milk is expected to rise 42 cents, to $1.58 a gallon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gallons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring volume:",
        "examples": [
          "How much does a gallon of petrol cost?",
          "An imperial gallon, used in Britain, is equal to 4,546 cubic centimetres.",
          "A US gallon is equal to 3,785 cubic centimetres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "I love milk - I drink gallons of the stuff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of volume of liquid equal to 4 quarts or 3.78 liters",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, a unit for measuring the volume of a liquid or gas, equal to approximately 4.55 litres:",
        "examples": [
          "Fuel tax is to rise by over 25p a gallon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, a unit for measuring the volume of a liquid, equal to approximately 3.79 litres:",
        "examples": [
          "The average federally set price of milk is expected to rise 42 cents, to $1.58 a gallon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "galloping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "increasing or developing at a very fast rate that cannot be controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "galloping inflation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "increasing or developing at a very fast and often uncontrollable rate:",
        "examples": [
          "galloping inflation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "increasing very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "China's galloping modernization is consuming huge quantities of crude oil, copper, steel, and aluminum.",
          "galloping growth/inflation/prices"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gallows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wooden structure used, especially in the past, to hang criminals from as a form of execution (= killing as a punishment):",
        "examples": [
          "send someone to the gallows New witnesses have cast doubt on some of the evidence that sent the 19-year-old to the gallows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a raised, wooden structure used, esp. in the past, for hanging criminals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "galore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in great amounts or numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "And to satisfy your sweet tooth, this café has desserts galore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in great amounts or numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Down South you get biscuits and gravy and fried foods galore."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman or girl:",
        "examples": [
          "You're just an old-fashioned gal, aren't you, honey!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a girl",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for gallon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "galvanized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Galvanized metal is covered with a thin layer of zinc to protect it:",
        "examples": [
          "galvanized iron/steel",
          "galvanized nails/rivets"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gambit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a clever action in a game or other situation that is intended to achieve an advantage and usually involves taking a risk:",
        "examples": [
          "opening gambit Her clever opening gambit gave her an early advantage.",
          "Their promise to lower taxes is clearly an election-year gambit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of beginning a game of chess, in which you intentionally lose a pawn (= game piece) in order to win some other form of advantage later",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a remark that you make to someone in order to start a conversation:",
        "examples": [
          "opening gambit \"I hear you're a friend of Jamie's\" was her opening gambit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you do or say that is intended to achieve an advantage and usually involves taking a risk:",
        "examples": [
          "The arrest of the political leader was seen as the opening gambit in a move to take control of the government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gamble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do something that involves risks that might result in loss of money or failure, hoping to get money or achieve success:",
        "examples": [
          "gamble on Anyone who gambles on the stock exchange has to be prepared to lose money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk money, for example in a game or on a horse race:",
        "examples": [
          "I like to gamble when I play cards - it makes it more interesting.",
          "gamble on He gambles on the horses (= horse races).",
          "gamble away He gambled away all of our savings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a risk that might result in loss of money or failure:",
        "examples": [
          "take a gamble Her publishers knew they were taking a gamble when they agreed to publish such an unusual novel.",
          "a gamble paid off It was a gamble using such an inexperienced director, but it paid off (= was successful)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk losing money in the hope of winning a lot more money, esp. if the result of a future event happens as you hope:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Some people like to gamble even though the odds are against them.",
          "[ M ] He gambled away most of his money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To gamble is also to do something that you think is worth doing although it might not succeed or you might lose money:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] We’re gambling that enough people will show up at the concert to cover our expenses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that involves risk but that could have a good result:",
        "examples": [
          "Homebuyers who are willing to take a gamble that interest rates will stay low can get a mortgage at less than 3%.",
          "The gamble paid off and the President's reputation as a strong leader was enhanced.",
          "a big/huge/massive gamble"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that involves risk and could fail but that you hope will succeed or make money:",
        "examples": [
          "gamble on sth He gambled his political future on the success of the project.",
          "gamble with sth The President warned Republicans not to gamble with Medicare.",
          "Investors gambled that the US interest rate rise would be the last one this year.",
          "Large numbers are gambling on the house price boom - a gamble they may regret if prices fall or interest rates rise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk money, for example in a game or on a horse race:",
        "examples": [
          "In the 2000s casinos began to spread, providing alternative places to gamble."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gambled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that involves risks that might result in loss of money or failure, hoping to get money or achieve success:",
        "examples": [
          "gamble on Anyone who gambles on the stock exchange has to be prepared to lose money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk money, for example in a game or on a horse race:",
        "examples": [
          "I like to gamble when I play cards - it makes it more interesting.",
          "gamble on He gambles on the horses (= horse races).",
          "gamble away He gambled away all of our savings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gambler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who often gambles, for example in a game or on a horse race:",
        "examples": [
          "compulsive gambler a self-help group for compulsive gamblers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who risks losing money in the hope of winning a lot more money:",
        "examples": [
          "Gamblers can seek help from government-financed treatment programs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A compulsive gambler is someone who cannot stop risking and usually losing their money in the hope of winning a lot more money, esp. by playing cards and other games in casinos.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gamblers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who often gambles, for example in a game or on a horse race:",
        "examples": [
          "compulsive gambler a self-help group for compulsive gamblers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who risks losing money in the hope of winning a lot more money:",
        "examples": [
          "Gamblers can seek help from government-financed treatment programs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A compulsive gambler is someone who cannot stop risking and usually losing their money in the hope of winning a lot more money, esp. by playing cards and other games in casinos.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gambles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do something that involves risks that might result in loss of money or failure, hoping to get money or achieve success:",
        "examples": [
          "gamble on Anyone who gambles on the stock exchange has to be prepared to lose money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk money, for example in a game or on a horse race:",
        "examples": [
          "I like to gamble when I play cards - it makes it more interesting.",
          "gamble on He gambles on the horses (= horse races).",
          "gamble away He gambled away all of our savings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a risk that might result in loss of money or failure:",
        "examples": [
          "take a gamble Her publishers knew they were taking a gamble when they agreed to publish such an unusual novel.",
          "a gamble paid off It was a gamble using such an inexperienced director, but it paid off (= was successful)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk losing money in the hope of winning a lot more money, esp. if the result of a future event happens as you hope:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Some people like to gamble even though the odds are against them.",
          "[ M ] He gambled away most of his money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To gamble is also to do something that you think is worth doing although it might not succeed or you might lose money:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] We’re gambling that enough people will show up at the concert to cover our expenses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that involves risk but that could have a good result:",
        "examples": [
          "Homebuyers who are willing to take a gamble that interest rates will stay low can get a mortgage at less than 3%.",
          "The gamble paid off and the President's reputation as a strong leader was enhanced.",
          "a big/huge/massive gamble"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that involves risk and could fail but that you hope will succeed or make money:",
        "examples": [
          "gamble on sth He gambled his political future on the success of the project.",
          "gamble with sth The President warned Republicans not to gamble with Medicare.",
          "Investors gambled that the US interest rate rise would be the last one this year.",
          "Large numbers are gambling on the house price boom - a gamble they may regret if prices fall or interest rates rise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk money, for example in a game or on a horse race:",
        "examples": [
          "In the 2000s casinos began to spread, providing alternative places to gamble."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gambling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of betting money, for example in a game or on a horse race:",
        "examples": [
          "Gambling can be an addictive habit.",
          "He had to borrow money to pay off his gambling debts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of risking money on the result of something, such as a game or horse race, hoping to make money:",
        "examples": [
          "He has asked lawmakers to approve his proposal to hold a referendum legalizing slot-machine gambling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "game": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an entertaining activity or sport, especially one played by children, or the equipment needed for such an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a board game",
          "indoor/computer games",
          "game of The children played a game of cops and robbers.",
          "I told the children to put their toys and games away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular competition, match, or occasion when people play a game:",
        "examples": [
          "game of He invited me to play a game of chess/tennis/baseball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one part of a competition in activities such as tennis:",
        "examples": [
          "I won the first game, and then lost the next two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "organized sports activities that children do at school:",
        "examples": [
          "the games teacher"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organized competition consisting of several different sports events:",
        "examples": [
          "the Olympic/Commonwealth Games"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which a person plays a particular sport:",
        "examples": [
          "Susan is playing golf every day to try to improve her game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not treated seriously:",
        "examples": [
          "Love is just a game to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal or secret activity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm in the stocks and shares game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working as a prostitute:",
        "examples": [
          "go on the game She went on the game to pay for her drug habit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involved in illegal activities:",
        "examples": [
          "You know his whole family's on the game - they work with the mob!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wild animals and birds that are hunted for food or sport:",
        "examples": [
          "game bird Her father taught her how to hunt game birds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willing to do things that are new, difficult, or that involve risks:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a difficult challenge, but Roberta was game.",
          "game for She's game for anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use the rules of a system in order to get what you want, in a way that is slightly dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "game the system State education officials deny that they are gaming the system by making their tests easier.",
          "The gas company has gamed the market and figured out how to undermine competition.",
          "The problem with these precise rules is that they can be gamed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play computer games:",
        "examples": [
          "He spends most of his free time gaming.",
          "I don't plan to game on this laptop — I'll use it mainly for watching videos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an entertaining activity, esp. one played by children, or a sports competition:",
        "examples": [
          "a baseball/basketball/football/soccer game",
          "The kids are playing a computer game.",
          "I told the children to put away their toys and games (= equipment for an entertaining activity).",
          "Search dogs do an important job, but it’s just a game to the dog (= something that is done for fun).",
          "Not telling the whole truth is one of the games that people play (= one of the ways in which they behave in order to get an advantage)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In some activities such as tennis, a game is one part of a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m ahead, 3 games to 2."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wild animals and birds that are hunted for food or sport:",
        "examples": [
          "Deer and pheasant are types of game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willing to do something, esp something different, new, or slightly dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "The ocean water’s cold but I’m going in anyway – are you game?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm in the stocks and shares game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know more about what is happening in a particular area of business than the people or companies you are competing against:",
        "examples": [
          "Our research and development program ensures that we're ahead of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be involved in an activity or situation that you have not experienced before:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is new to the political advertising game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone that you know what their secret activities or plans are and that they cannot continue:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a characteristic of disgraced business leaders that they can never quite accept that the game is up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gamer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who likes playing computer games",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sports player who enjoys their sport very much and works very hard",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "games": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "organized sports activities that children do at school:",
        "examples": [
          "the games teacher",
          "It's games this afternoon.",
          "I used to love games.",
          "After maths, it's games.",
          "His father was a games teacher and his mother was a nurse.",
          "I couldn't do games because my ankle was so painful.",
          "We did volleyball in games this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organized competition consisting of several different sports events:",
        "examples": [
          "the Olympic/Commonwealth Games",
          "The Summer Olympic Games",
          "The Winter Olympic Games",
          "The 13th African Games begins next month.",
          "He's competing in the Asian Games.",
          "The last International Children's Games was held in Coventry.",
          "The Pacific Games started in 1963."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organized competition consisting of different sporting events:",
        "examples": [
          "the Olympic Games"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gamey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having the strong smell or taste of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gaming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the risking of money in games of chance, especially at a casino:",
        "examples": [
          "gaming machines/tables"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of playing video games",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of playing games on computers and other electronic devices:",
        "examples": [
          "Alienware has actually branched out beyond the typical gaming market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Gaming is also a name for the industry in which people gamble by playing cards and other games in casinos.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of risking money in games of chance, for example, cards:",
        "examples": [
          "gaming machines/tables",
          "gaming industry/laws/business",
          "Gamblers in the city have access to the casino any time of day or night after it applied for a 24-hour gaming licence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of playing computer games (= games in which the player controls moving pictures on a screen by pressing buttons):",
        "examples": [
          "The company aims to break into the online gaming market.",
          "The film company has invested heavily in the growing gaming business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gamma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the third letter of the Greek alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "an overdose of gamma"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gamut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a range of different things or people :",
        "examples": [
          "the whole gamut of In her stories she expresses the whole gamut of emotions, from happiness to sorrow.",
          "cover a gamut Alternative medicine covers a gamut of unconventional medical practices including acupuncture, homeopathy, and traditional Oriental medicine.",
          "gamut from something to something His work spans the gamut from comedy to opera to drama mystery.",
          "the full gamut She is able to talk naturally to the full gamut of people, from street people to the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience or show the whole possible range of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Jonson has run the gamut of hotel work, from porter to owner of a large chain of hotels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the whole range of things that can be included in something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her stories express the gamut of emotions from joy to despair."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gander": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a male goose",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a quick look:",
        "examples": [
          "have/take a gander at Let's take a gander at your new car, then."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male goose (= a large bird)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick look:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard she had a new car, so I went out to take a gander at it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gang": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of young people, especially young men, who spend time together, often fighting with other groups and behaving badly:",
        "examples": [
          "Fights among rival gangs account for most murders in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of criminals who work together:",
        "examples": [
          "a gang of armed robbers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of friends:",
        "examples": [
          "I've made friends at my new school, but I miss the old gang.",
          "I went out with the usual gang from college on Friday night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of workers or prisoners who work together:",
        "examples": [
          "a gang of labourers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of criminals or of people, esp. young men and women, who spend time together and cause trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "The clubs present an alternative to becoming involved in a gang."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are friendly with each other or are involved in the same activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I went out with the usual gang on Friday night – all my friends from college."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gangland": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the people and places involved in violent crime:",
        "examples": [
          "a gangland feud/murder"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gangrene": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the decay of a part of a person's body because the blood has stopped flowing there:",
        "examples": [
          "gangrene sets in They had to amputate his leg because gangrene had set in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "decay of part of a person’s body because the blood has stopped flowing there:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors were afraid gangrene might set in."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gangs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of young people, especially young men, who spend time together, often fighting with other groups and behaving badly:",
        "examples": [
          "Fights among rival gangs account for most murders in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of criminals who work together:",
        "examples": [
          "a gang of armed robbers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of friends:",
        "examples": [
          "I've made friends at my new school, but I miss the old gang.",
          "I went out with the usual gang from college on Friday night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of workers or prisoners who work together:",
        "examples": [
          "a gang of labourers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of criminals or of people, esp. young men and women, who spend time together and cause trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "The clubs present an alternative to becoming involved in a gang."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are friendly with each other or are involved in the same activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I went out with the usual gang on Friday night – all my friends from college."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gangsta": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of rap music that is about life in the poor parts of cities, especially violence and drugs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gangster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of an organized group of violent criminals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of an organized group of violent criminals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gangsters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of an organized group of violent criminals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of an organized group of violent criminals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gangway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a passage between rows of seats, for example in a cinema or bus:",
        "examples": [
          "His suitcase was blocking the gangway.",
          "The performers enter the arena dramatically via the gangways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a board or passage that joins a ship, aircraft, or building to the land or to another building, for people to walk along:",
        "examples": [
          "Visitors board the ship directly from shore via a long gangway.",
          "The room looked out onto a gangway between two buildings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you shout when you want people to move out of your way:",
        "examples": [
          "There were cries of \"Gangway!\" as someone who had fainted in the crowd was being carried out.",
          "The hill is perfect for running or sledging down. Gangway!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a passage for walking, esp. on a ship, or a gangplank",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to ask people to move so that you can go past quickly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ganja": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an empty space or opening in the middle of something or between two things:",
        "examples": [
          "gap in The children squeezed through a gap in the wall.",
          "gap between She has a small gap between her front teeth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, an area of ground between two outfielders (= players who stand in the part of the field that is the longest distance away from the player who tries to hit the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "He drove the ball into the gap in right centre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, the amount of space between a player who is controlling the puck and a defending player:",
        "examples": [
          "If you are a defender, it helps to keep the gap small so as to limit the places your opponent can go.",
          "McCall used the wide gap to his advantage and set up a powerful shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lack that means something is not complete:",
        "examples": [
          "gap in There are still many gaps in our knowledge of how people lived in ancient times.",
          "The test will help to reveal any gaps in your understanding.",
          "As they studied his account, they found gaps and inconsistencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity for a product or service that does not already exist:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a gap in the magazine market that needs to be filled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difference between two things:",
        "examples": [
          "gap between The gap between rich and poor is still widening (= becoming greater).",
          "bridge a gap The president singled out education as a vital tool in bridging the gap between rich and poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time spent doing something different:",
        "examples": [
          "gap of After a gap of five years, Jennifer decided to go back to work full-time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an empty space or opening in the middle of something or between two things:",
        "examples": [
          "Picking up speed, she closed the gap between them.",
          "She has a gap between her front teeth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A gap can be a period in which something does not happen:",
        "examples": [
          "After a gap of five years, Juanita decided to go back to work full-time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A gap can also be something lacking:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people read to fill in gaps in their education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A gap can also be a difference between people:",
        "examples": [
          "He was trying to bridge the gap between elders and youth, the middle class and poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difference between two numbers, amounts, or levels:",
        "examples": [
          "Forecasters are predicting a budget gap of nearly $17 bn next year.",
          "There is a $40 million shortfall in emergency aid, and the EU is increasing its donation to close the gap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is missing from a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "close/fill gaps in sth The Bill aims to close gaps in existing law on fraud.",
          "growing/widening gap New federal projections for job openings this decade show a growing gap in the training and education required for workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period in which something does not happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Most see a gap between finishing education and starting work as a positive thing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difference between people or their situations:",
        "examples": [
          "gap between sth and sth The gap between rich and poor is growing all the time.",
          "close/fill/widen the gap Excessive bonuses have only served to widen the gap between executives and other staff.",
          "We have nearly closed the math and science gender gap in education for girls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity to sell a product or service because a need or demand for it exists but no one is supplying it:",
        "examples": [
          "Spotting a gap in the market, she decided to set up a clothes storage service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the difference between two things smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "Financing was slow to come in and the city took out a bond to bridge the gap.",
          "bridge the gap between sth and sth The program helps working families bridge the gap between income and rent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gaping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A gaping hole or other opening is very large:",
        "examples": [
          "The bomb had left gaping holes in the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "open wide:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a gaping wound and we called for an ambulance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gaps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an empty space or opening in the middle of something or between two things:",
        "examples": [
          "gap in The children squeezed through a gap in the wall.",
          "gap between She has a small gap between her front teeth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, an area of ground between two outfielders (= players who stand in the part of the field that is the longest distance away from the player who tries to hit the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "He drove the ball into the gap in right centre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, the amount of space between a player who is controlling the puck and a defending player:",
        "examples": [
          "If you are a defender, it helps to keep the gap small so as to limit the places your opponent can go.",
          "McCall used the wide gap to his advantage and set up a powerful shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lack that means something is not complete:",
        "examples": [
          "gap in There are still many gaps in our knowledge of how people lived in ancient times.",
          "The test will help to reveal any gaps in your understanding.",
          "As they studied his account, they found gaps and inconsistencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity for a product or service that does not already exist:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a gap in the magazine market that needs to be filled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difference between two things:",
        "examples": [
          "gap between The gap between rich and poor is still widening (= becoming greater).",
          "bridge a gap The president singled out education as a vital tool in bridging the gap between rich and poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time spent doing something different:",
        "examples": [
          "gap of After a gap of five years, Jennifer decided to go back to work full-time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an empty space or opening in the middle of something or between two things:",
        "examples": [
          "Picking up speed, she closed the gap between them.",
          "She has a gap between her front teeth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A gap can be a period in which something does not happen:",
        "examples": [
          "After a gap of five years, Juanita decided to go back to work full-time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A gap can also be something lacking:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people read to fill in gaps in their education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A gap can also be a difference between people:",
        "examples": [
          "He was trying to bridge the gap between elders and youth, the middle class and poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difference between two numbers, amounts, or levels:",
        "examples": [
          "Forecasters are predicting a budget gap of nearly $17 bn next year.",
          "There is a $40 million shortfall in emergency aid, and the EU is increasing its donation to close the gap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is missing from a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "close/fill gaps in sth The Bill aims to close gaps in existing law on fraud.",
          "growing/widening gap New federal projections for job openings this decade show a growing gap in the training and education required for workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period in which something does not happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Most see a gap between finishing education and starting work as a positive thing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difference between people or their situations:",
        "examples": [
          "gap between sth and sth The gap between rich and poor is growing all the time.",
          "close/fill/widen the gap Excessive bonuses have only served to widen the gap between executives and other staff.",
          "We have nearly closed the math and science gender gap in education for girls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity to sell a product or service because a need or demand for it exists but no one is supplying it:",
        "examples": [
          "Spotting a gap in the market, she decided to set up a clothes storage service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the difference between two things smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "Financing was slow to come in and the city took out a bond to bridge the gap.",
          "bridge the gap between sth and sth The program helps working families bridge the gap between income and rent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to express anger or for emphasis:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Enough!\" he cried in fury. \"By gar! You will kill him!\"",
          "Gar, I could weep!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "garage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building where a car is kept, built next to or as part of a house:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you put the car in the garage?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where cars are repaired:",
        "examples": [
          "at the garage The car's still at the garage getting fixed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where fuel is sold for cars and other vehicles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where cars are sold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "fast, electronic dance music with a strong beat, keyboards, and singing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or keep a vehicle in a garage:",
        "examples": [
          "If your car is garaged, you get much cheaper insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where a car or cars are kept, esp. one that is next to or part of a house:",
        "examples": [
          "The car wasn’t in the garage so I thought you weren’t home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A garage is also a place where you can have your car repaired.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "garages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building where a car is kept, built next to or as part of a house:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you put the car in the garage?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where cars are repaired:",
        "examples": [
          "at the garage The car's still at the garage getting fixed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where fuel is sold for cars and other vehicles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where cars are sold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "fast, electronic dance music with a strong beat, keyboards, and singing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or keep a vehicle in a garage:",
        "examples": [
          "If your car is garaged, you get much cheaper insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where a car or cars are kept, esp. one that is next to or part of a house:",
        "examples": [
          "The car wasn’t in the garage so I thought you weren’t home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A garage is also a place where you can have your car repaired.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "garb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "clothes of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "prison/clerical/military garb"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes that are in a particular style:",
        "examples": [
          "She was dressed in Roman garb for the play."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "garbage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "waste material or unwanted things that you throw away",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "nonsense or stupid ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "He talks a lot of garbage about education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "waste material, esp. unwanted food, or a container in which waste is kept:",
        "examples": [
          "She threw the cheese in the garbage.",
          "Take the garbage can/bags out to the curb to be picked up.",
          "There will be no regular garbage collection Monday.",
          "We were stuck in traffic behind a garbage truck (= a large vehicle that collects garbage from containers outside buildings)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nonsense, or worthless ideas or things:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s an awful lot of garbage on television and radio."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "garbled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If words or messages are garbled, they are not clear and are very difficult to understand, often giving a false idea of the facts:",
        "examples": [
          "garbled message There was a strange garbled message on my voicemail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something said) confused and unclear, or giving a false idea:",
        "examples": [
          "He left a garbled message on my answering machine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "garden": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of land next to and belonging to a house, where flowers and other plants are grown, and often containing an area of grass:",
        "examples": [
          "garden tools/furniture",
          "a garden shed",
          "back/front garden The house has a large back garden, and a small front garden.",
          "The children were playing in the garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of land, usually in a yard next to a house, where you grow flowers and vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "a vegetable/flower garden"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public park with flowers, plants, and places to sit:",
        "examples": [
          "the Botanical Gardens"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of land, usually near a home, where flowers and other plants are grown:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a vegetable garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Gardens are also public places where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown for people to enjoy.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take care of a garden, as by planting seeds and watering the plants:",
        "examples": [
          "You’ve probably never gardened in your life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gardener": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who works in a garden, growing and taking care of plants:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not much of a gardener (= not very good at taking care of my garden)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes care of a garden either as a hobby or as a regular job",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gardeners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who works in a garden, growing and taking care of plants:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not much of a gardener (= not very good at taking care of my garden)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes care of a garden either as a hobby or as a regular job",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gardenias": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large white or yellow flower with a pleasant smell, or the bush that produces this",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant with large white or yellow flowers that have a sweet smell",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gardening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the job or activity of working in a garden, growing and taking care of the plants, and keeping it attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother has always enjoyed gardening.",
          "gardening gloves"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or hobby of taking care of a garden:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t do very much gardening."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gardens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of land next to and belonging to a house, where flowers and other plants are grown, and often containing an area of grass:",
        "examples": [
          "garden tools/furniture",
          "a garden shed",
          "back/front garden The house has a large back garden, and a small front garden.",
          "The children were playing in the garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of land, usually in a yard next to a house, where you grow flowers and vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "a vegetable/flower garden"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public park with flowers, plants, and places to sit:",
        "examples": [
          "the Botanical Gardens"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of land, usually near a home, where flowers and other plants are grown:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a vegetable garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Gardens are also public places where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown for people to enjoy.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take care of a garden, as by planting seeds and watering the plants:",
        "examples": [
          "You’ve probably never gardened in your life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gargantuan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very large:",
        "examples": [
          "a problem of gargantuan proportions",
          "a gargantuan appetite"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very large:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a gargantuan ego."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gargle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move a liquid around in your throat without swallowing, especially to clean it or stop it feeling painful",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wash your mouth or throat by holding liquid in your mouth, keeping your head back, and breathing out slowly through the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "For a sore throat, gargle with warm salt water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gargles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move a liquid around in your throat without swallowing, especially to clean it or stop it feeling painful",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wash your mouth or throat by holding liquid in your mouth, keeping your head back, and breathing out slowly through the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "For a sore throat, gargle with warm salt water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gargling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a liquid around in your throat without swallowing, especially to clean it or stop it feeling painful",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gargoyle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an ugly creature or head cut from stone and attached to the roof of an old church, etc., often with an open mouth through which rain water flows away",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stone object in the shape of the head of an ugly creature, usually seen on the roofs of old churches and other buildings",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "garland": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a circle made of flowers and leaves worn around the neck or head as a decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "a garland of white roses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put garlands on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "garland someone/something with something They garlanded the visitors with scented flowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a circle made of flowers and leaves worn around the neck or head as a decoration",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "garlic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant of the onion family that has a strong taste and smell and is used in cooking to add flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "clove of garlic For this recipe you need four cloves (= single pieces) of garlic, crushed.",
          "a garlic bulb"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant of the onion family that has a strong taste and smell and is used in cooking to add flavor",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "garment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s fussy about how a garment fits him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "garments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s fussy about how a garment fits him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "garner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to collect something, usually after much work or with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Coppola garnered several Oscar awards for \"The Godfather\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or earn something valuable or respected, often with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Coppola garnered several Oscars for his movie, \"The Godfather.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "garnered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect something, usually after much work or with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Coppola garnered several Oscar awards for \"The Godfather\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "garnering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect something, usually after much work or with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Coppola garnered several Oscar awards for \"The Godfather\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "garnet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard, dark red stone used in jewellery",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark red stone used in jewelry:",
        "examples": [
          "a garnet ring"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "garnish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to decorate food with a small amount of different food:",
        "examples": [
          "garnish something with something Garnish the dish with parsley before serving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take an amount from someone's wages (= money paid every week to an employee) or bank account in order to pay back money they owe:",
        "examples": [
          "The IRS may end up garnishing your wages for the amount due.",
          "Debt collectors can garnish funds from your checking account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of different food used to decorate a dish or serving of food:",
        "examples": [
          "a lemon and herb garnish"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decorate food with a small amount of a different food:",
        "examples": [
          "Garnish the dish with lemon wedges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take part of the income or property of someone who owes a debt and give it to a court in order to pay the debt:",
        "examples": [
          "After his house and car were taken, and wages garnished, he was forced to move in with his parents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "garret": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small, uncomfortable room at the top of a house",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small room at the top of a house",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "garrison": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of soldiers living in or defending a town or building, or the buildings that the soldiers live in:",
        "examples": [
          "The 100-strong garrison had received no supplies for a week.",
          "a garrison town"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a group of soldiers in a place in order to live there and defend it:",
        "examples": [
          "Troops are garrisoned in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of soldiers living in or defending a town or building, or the buildings that the soldiers live in",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "garter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of elastic (= material that stretches) used, especially in the past, for holding up a stocking or sock",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of button that fastens onto a woman's stockings to hold them up",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow piece of elastic used for holding up a stocking or sock",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "garters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of elastic (= material that stretches) used, especially in the past, for holding up a stocking or sock",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of button that fastens onto a woman's stockings to hold them up",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow piece of elastic used for holding up a stocking or sock",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance in a form like air that is neither solid nor liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen are all gases.",
          "poisonous/inflammable/toxic gas"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance in a form like air that is used as a fuel for heating and cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you prefer cooking with electricity or gas?",
          "gas main UK A leak in the gas mains (= pipes) caused a major explosion.",
          "gas-fired Carbon capture is used to make coal and gas-fired power stations much less polluting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance in a form like air used for medical purposes to prevent people feeling pain or being conscious during an operation:",
        "examples": [
          "I had/was given gas when I had my wisdom teeth taken out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "air in the bowels or in a baby's stomach, especially when this makes you feel uncomfortable or makes noises:",
        "examples": [
          "Beer gives me gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid obtained from petroleum, used especially as a fuel for cars, aircraft, and other vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll stop and get some gas - we're running low.",
          "a gas tank/pump"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a car that you push with your foot to make it go faster:",
        "examples": [
          "I remember taking my foot off the gas and gripping the steering wheel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a funny or enjoyable situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a gas Some kids put on a show for the moms and dads, - it was a gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if a pitcher throws gas, they throw the ball very fast:",
        "examples": [
          "throw gas Even at the age of 40, he could still throw gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill or injure a person by making them breathe poisonous gas:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of thousands of soldiers were gassed in the First World War."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk for a long time about things that are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "Susan came round and we sat gassing for hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form of matter that is neither solid nor liquid and can increase in size to fill any container",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Gas is also the usual word used to talk about natural gas.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Gas is also the feeling that you sometimes get after eating a lot and the air such eating produces in your stomach.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid obtained from petroleum (= dark, thick oil), used esp. as a fuel for cars and other vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re running low on gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill or injure people or animals by making them breathe poisonous gas:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of thousands of soldiers were gassed in World War I."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance in a form like air that is neither solid nor liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen are all gases.",
          "All EU countries are required to cut their emissions of greenhouse gases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid obtained from petroleum, used especially as fuel for cars and other vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "It was getting late and we were nearly out of gas.",
          "The price of gas seems to be getting higher and higher."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance in a form like air that is neither solid nor liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen are all gases.",
          "poisonous/inflammable/toxic gas"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance in a form like air that is used as a fuel for heating and cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you prefer cooking with electricity or gas?",
          "gas main UK A leak in the gas mains (= pipes) caused a major explosion.",
          "gas-fired Carbon capture is used to make coal and gas-fired power stations much less polluting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance in a form like air used for medical purposes to prevent people feeling pain or being conscious during an operation:",
        "examples": [
          "I had/was given gas when I had my wisdom teeth taken out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "air in the bowels or in a baby's stomach, especially when this makes you feel uncomfortable or makes noises:",
        "examples": [
          "Beer gives me gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid obtained from petroleum, used especially as a fuel for cars, aircraft, and other vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll stop and get some gas - we're running low.",
          "a gas tank/pump"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a car that you push with your foot to make it go faster:",
        "examples": [
          "I remember taking my foot off the gas and gripping the steering wheel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a funny or enjoyable situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a gas Some kids put on a show for the moms and dads, - it was a gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if a pitcher throws gas, they throw the ball very fast:",
        "examples": [
          "throw gas Even at the age of 40, he could still throw gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill or injure a person by making them breathe poisonous gas:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of thousands of soldiers were gassed in the First World War."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk for a long time about things that are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "Susan came round and we sat gassing for hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form of matter that is neither solid nor liquid and can increase in size to fill any container",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Gas is also the usual word used to talk about natural gas.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Gas is also the feeling that you sometimes get after eating a lot and the air such eating produces in your stomach.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid obtained from petroleum (= dark, thick oil), used esp. as a fuel for cars and other vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re running low on gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill or injure people or animals by making them breathe poisonous gas:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of thousands of soldiers were gassed in World War I."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance in a form like air that is neither solid nor liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen are all gases.",
          "All EU countries are required to cut their emissions of greenhouse gases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid obtained from petroleum, used especially as fuel for cars and other vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "It was getting late and we were nearly out of gas.",
          "The price of gas seems to be getting higher and higher."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, deep cut, especially in the skin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, deep cut in something, especially the skin on a part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "She slipped on a rock and gashed her knee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long deep cut in something:",
        "examples": [
          "She gashed her knee when she slipped on a rock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gasket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of soft material or rubber that is put between two joined metal surfaces to prevent gas, oil, or steam from escaping:",
        "examples": [
          "blow a gasket The gasket has blown (= allowed gas, oil, or steam to escape)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of soft material or rubber put between two joined metal surfaces to prevent gas, oil, or steam from escaping",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gasoline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "formal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "gas",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gasp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock:",
        "examples": [
          "gasp in When she saw the money hidden in the box she gasped in surprise.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Help me!\" he gasped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe loudly and with difficulty, trying to get more air:",
        "examples": [
          "gasp for He pulled her aboard the boat and she sprawled on the deck, coughing and gasping for breath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of gasping:",
        "examples": [
          "gasp of He gave a gasp of amazement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a short quick breath through the mouth, esp. because of surprise, pain, or shock:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] When he collapsed on stage, the audience gasped.",
          "[ T ] \"Help me!\" he gasped."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gasping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock:",
        "examples": [
          "gasp in When she saw the money hidden in the box she gasped in surprise.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Help me!\" he gasped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe loudly and with difficulty, trying to get more air:",
        "examples": [
          "gasp for He pulled her aboard the boat and she sprawled on the deck, coughing and gasping for breath."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gasps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock:",
        "examples": [
          "gasp in When she saw the money hidden in the box she gasped in surprise.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Help me!\" he gasped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe loudly and with difficulty, trying to get more air:",
        "examples": [
          "gasp for He pulled her aboard the boat and she sprawled on the deck, coughing and gasping for breath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of gasping:",
        "examples": [
          "gasp of He gave a gasp of amazement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a short quick breath through the mouth, esp. because of surprise, pain, or shock:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] When he collapsed on stage, the audience gasped.",
          "[ T ] \"Help me!\" he gasped."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gassed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very excited:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm so gassed about my party on Saturday.",
          "How gassed were you when you realized you'd won?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely tired:",
        "examples": [
          "He was gassed after an 80 minute bike ride.",
          "I'd only run a mile but was totally gassed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having drunk too much alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "After drinking all day, he was too gassed to go to the party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gassing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gassy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing a lot of gas",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling that your stomach is full of gas",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "He told prosecutors that he heard someone say, \"We'll get the gat\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a fence or outside wall that is fixed at one side and opens and closes like a door, usually made of metal or wooden strips",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a similar device that slides across an opening, often folding into a smaller space as it is opened:",
        "examples": [
          "The lift won't move if the safety gate isn't shut properly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of an airport where travellers are allowed to get on or off a particular aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "All passengers for flight LH103 please proceed to gate 16."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people that go to see a sports event or other large event, or the amount of money people pay to see it:",
        "examples": [
          "Gates at matches were lower than average last season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in combination with other nouns to create a name for a situation that causes public shock or disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "a political scandal known as \"furgate\", in which high-ranking government officials were given expensive coats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a section of a fence or outer wall that can swing open to let you through:",
        "examples": [
          "I pushed open the gate and went into the backyard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A gate is also the door at an airport that you go through to get on an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "All passengers for flight 103 please proceed to gate D4."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of an airport where travellers are allowed to get on or off an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "Our MD-80 left at 8:14 p.m. from Gate C33.",
          "Delays that are caused by gate agents are assigned to customer service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people that go to see a large event, or the amount of money people pay to see it:",
        "examples": [
          "The gate for the event was a reported $2.6 million."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with a gate that can stop people entering:",
        "examples": [
          "They live in a gated compound with an armed guard.",
          "The island has too many expensive gated resorts with private beaches.",
          "The property is on a lane which is gated at one end and carries very little traffic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a fence or outside wall that is fixed at one side and opens and closes like a door, usually made of metal or wooden strips",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a similar device that slides across an opening, often folding into a smaller space as it is opened:",
        "examples": [
          "The lift won't move if the safety gate isn't shut properly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of an airport where travellers are allowed to get on or off a particular aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "All passengers for flight LH103 please proceed to gate 16."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people that go to see a sports event or other large event, or the amount of money people pay to see it:",
        "examples": [
          "Gates at matches were lower than average last season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in combination with other nouns to create a name for a situation that causes public shock or disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "a political scandal known as \"furgate\", in which high-ranking government officials were given expensive coats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a section of a fence or outer wall that can swing open to let you through:",
        "examples": [
          "I pushed open the gate and went into the backyard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A gate is also the door at an airport that you go through to get on an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "All passengers for flight 103 please proceed to gate D4."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of an airport where travellers are allowed to get on or off an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "Our MD-80 left at 8:14 p.m. from Gate C33.",
          "Delays that are caused by gate agents are assigned to customer service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people that go to see a large event, or the amount of money people pay to see it:",
        "examples": [
          "The gate for the event was a reported $2.6 million."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gateway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an entrance through a wall, fence, etc. where there is a gate",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place through which you have to go to get to a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "Manchester is known as the gateway to the north."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "Hard work is the gateway to success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something in a system that allows you to use its other parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank is your gateway to a whole range of financial services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place through which you have to go to get to another place, esp. a tall and wide entrance through a wall:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. The new airport is regarded as the most convenient gateway to southeast Asia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something in a system that allows you to use its other parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The site's aim is to provide a central gateway for e-commerce services.",
          "The bank is your gateway to a whole range of financial services."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gather": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to collect several things, often from different places or people:",
        "examples": [
          "I went to several libraries to gather information about the plans.",
          "We gathered blueberries from the bushes.",
          "gather up She gathered up the newspapers that were scattered around the floor.",
          "gather something together We gathered our things together and left quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put your arms around someone and hold or carry them in a careful or loving way:",
        "examples": [
          "gather someone in something He gathered her in his arms and kissed her.",
          "She gathered the children up and hurried into the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become faster, stronger, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The bicycle gathered speed as it went down the hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare to make a great effort to be strong or brave:",
        "examples": [
          "I spent a week gathering the courage to say no."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make yourself feel calm again, or ready to do something, especially after a shock or before something difficult that you have to do:",
        "examples": [
          "After the loud pop and the pain and the scream, he gathered himself enough to look down at his injured foot.",
          "She gathered herself and stood up, ready to face the audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When people or animals gather, they come together in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "A crowd had gathered to hear her speak.",
          "gather round Gather round, children, and I'll tell you a story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get thicker and closer:",
        "examples": [
          "clouds gather Storm clouds were gathering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand or believe something as a result of something that has been said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "Harry loves his new job, I gather.",
          "From what I can gather, they're old school friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull cloth into small folds by sewing a thread through it and then pulling the thread tight:",
        "examples": [
          "a gathered skirt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you gather a piece of clothing or loose cloth around yourself, you pull it close to your body:",
        "examples": [
          "gather something around someone She shivered, and gathered the blanket around her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small fold that has been sewn into cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "a skirt with gathers at the back"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect or obtain things, esp. from different places:",
        "examples": [
          "I went to several libraries to gather information.",
          "We gathered blackberries from the nearby fields."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something gathers momentum/speed, it gradually becomes faster or stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "Pressure for reform of the health-care system is gathering momentum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people or animals) to come together in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "A crowd gathered to hear her speak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand or believe something as a result of something that has been said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] From the look on their faces, she gathered (that) they were annoyed with her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gathered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect several things, often from different places or people:",
        "examples": [
          "I went to several libraries to gather information about the plans.",
          "We gathered blueberries from the bushes.",
          "gather up She gathered up the newspapers that were scattered around the floor.",
          "gather something together We gathered our things together and left quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put your arms around someone and hold or carry them in a careful or loving way:",
        "examples": [
          "gather someone in something He gathered her in his arms and kissed her.",
          "She gathered the children up and hurried into the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become faster, stronger, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The bicycle gathered speed as it went down the hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare to make a great effort to be strong or brave:",
        "examples": [
          "I spent a week gathering the courage to say no."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make yourself feel calm again, or ready to do something, especially after a shock or before something difficult that you have to do:",
        "examples": [
          "After the loud pop and the pain and the scream, he gathered himself enough to look down at his injured foot.",
          "She gathered herself and stood up, ready to face the audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When people or animals gather, they come together in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "A crowd had gathered to hear her speak.",
          "gather round Gather round, children, and I'll tell you a story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get thicker and closer:",
        "examples": [
          "clouds gather Storm clouds were gathering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand or believe something as a result of something that has been said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "Harry loves his new job, I gather.",
          "From what I can gather, they're old school friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull cloth into small folds by sewing a thread through it and then pulling the thread tight:",
        "examples": [
          "a gathered skirt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you gather a piece of clothing or loose cloth around yourself, you pull it close to your body:",
        "examples": [
          "gather something around someone She shivered, and gathered the blanket around her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gathering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a party or a meeting when many people come together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "gathering of There will be a gathering of world leaders in Vienna next month.",
          "social gathering They would sometimes see each other at parties and social gatherings (= when people meet for pleasure not work) around the university campus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting of people coming together in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re having a little social gathering tonight and hope you can come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting in which many people come together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be a gathering of world leaders in Canada next month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gatherings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a party or a meeting when many people come together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "gathering of There will be a gathering of world leaders in Vienna next month.",
          "social gathering They would sometimes see each other at parties and social gatherings (= when people meet for pleasure not work) around the university campus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting of people coming together in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re having a little social gathering tonight and hope you can come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting in which many people come together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be a gathering of world leaders in Canada next month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gathers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to collect several things, often from different places or people:",
        "examples": [
          "I went to several libraries to gather information about the plans.",
          "We gathered blueberries from the bushes.",
          "gather up She gathered up the newspapers that were scattered around the floor.",
          "gather something together We gathered our things together and left quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put your arms around someone and hold or carry them in a careful or loving way:",
        "examples": [
          "gather someone in something He gathered her in his arms and kissed her.",
          "She gathered the children up and hurried into the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become faster, stronger, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The bicycle gathered speed as it went down the hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare to make a great effort to be strong or brave:",
        "examples": [
          "I spent a week gathering the courage to say no."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make yourself feel calm again, or ready to do something, especially after a shock or before something difficult that you have to do:",
        "examples": [
          "After the loud pop and the pain and the scream, he gathered himself enough to look down at his injured foot.",
          "She gathered herself and stood up, ready to face the audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When people or animals gather, they come together in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "A crowd had gathered to hear her speak.",
          "gather round Gather round, children, and I'll tell you a story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get thicker and closer:",
        "examples": [
          "clouds gather Storm clouds were gathering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand or believe something as a result of something that has been said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "Harry loves his new job, I gather.",
          "From what I can gather, they're old school friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull cloth into small folds by sewing a thread through it and then pulling the thread tight:",
        "examples": [
          "a gathered skirt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you gather a piece of clothing or loose cloth around yourself, you pull it close to your body:",
        "examples": [
          "gather something around someone She shivered, and gathered the blanket around her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small fold that has been sewn into cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "a skirt with gathers at the back"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect or obtain things, esp. from different places:",
        "examples": [
          "I went to several libraries to gather information.",
          "We gathered blackberries from the nearby fields."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something gathers momentum/speed, it gradually becomes faster or stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "Pressure for reform of the health-care system is gathering momentum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people or animals) to come together in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "A crowd gathered to hear her speak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand or believe something as a result of something that has been said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] From the look on their faces, she gathered (that) they were annoyed with her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofalligator",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large reptile with a hard skin that lives in and near rivers and lakes in the hot, wet parts of America and China. It has a long nose that is slightly wider and shorter than that of a crocodile.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, hard-skinned reptile (= type of animal) with a long nose that is shorter and slightly wider than that of a crocodile and which lives in and near rivers and lakes in the parts of the US and China",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gaudy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unpleasantly bright in colour or decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "gaudy plastic flowers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having too many bright colors:",
        "examples": [
          "He was wearing a gaudy Hawaiian shirt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gauge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an amount, especially by using a measuring device:",
        "examples": [
          "Use a thermometer to gauge the temperature.",
          "I tried to gauge (= guess) the weight of the box."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a judgment about something, usually people's feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "A poll was conducted to gauge consumers' attitudes.",
          "[ + question word ] It's difficult to gauge how they'll react."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stretch a hole in your earlobe (= the soft flesh at the bottom of your ear) so you can put jewellery in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Does it hurt to gauge your ears?",
          "The young man had his ear piercings gauged so large he could probably fit golf balls through them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for measuring the amount or size of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a fuel/rain/temperature gauge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used to measure the pressure of the air in a tyre:",
        "examples": [
          "tyre gauge Do you have a tyre gauge in your car?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance between the rails (= the two long metal bars attached to the ground) on a railway line:",
        "examples": [
          "narrow-gauge The trains run on narrow-gauge railways.",
          "standard-gauge A standard-gauge tram network would provide comfortable services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thickness of something, especially metal or wire",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the space inside a pipe or tube, or the diameter of (= measurement across) this space:",
        "examples": [
          "a narrow gauge",
          "a gauge of 16 millimetres"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of judging or showing something, especially how successful or popular something is:",
        "examples": [
          "gauge of The fact that the play is being performed on Broadway is a gauge of its success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole in the earlobe (= the soft flesh at the bottom of your ear) that has been stretched to make it larger:",
        "examples": [
          "What do you do if you want to reverse your ear gauges?",
          "gauge earring We sell gauge earrings in silver, brass, wood, horn, and stone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of jewellery, often in the shape of a disc or ring, worn inside a hole in the earlobe that has been stretched to make it larger:",
        "examples": [
          "You can get fake gauges if you don't fancy stretching.",
          "Our ear gauges include beautiful glass plugs and black steel tunnels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in adjectives to express the width of the space inside a cylinder, especially the inside of a gun barrel (= part shaped like a tube):",
        "examples": [
          "a twelve-gauge shotgun"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an amount by using a measuring device or by your own judgment, or to make a judgment about people’s feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "It was not easy to gauge his height from this distance, but he seemed pretty tall.",
          "[ + question word ] It’s difficult to gauge how they’ll react when they hear the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for measuring the amount or size of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She used a pressure gauge to measure the air pressure in her bicycle tires.",
          "The test is simply a gauge of (= a way of judging) how well they will do in college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A gauge is also a measure of the thickness of a wire or of the opening inside the barrel (= long part) of a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "a 12-gauge shotgun"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a judgment about something:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the best way to gauge real levels of tax evasion?",
          "gauge what/who/how sth It's not difficult to gauge how the markets will react to the latest fall in interest rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an amount, especially by using a measuring device",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of measuring or understanding something, for example, people's opinions or a level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a gauge of sth Productivity is an important gauge of economic performance.",
          "It's not easy to get any kind of accurate gauge of what young people think about this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method, set of calculations, etc. used to try to predict what will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "According to the government's economic forecasting gauge, inflation will fall by another 1% next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment for measuring the amount or size of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a fuel gauge"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gauntlet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thick glove (= hand covering), worn for protection",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long thick glove (= covering for the hand), worn for protection",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gauze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very thin, light cloth, used to make clothing, to cover cuts and to separate solids from liquids, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a gauze skirt",
          "a piece of sterile gauze"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a material like a net formed by wires crossing over each other:",
        "examples": [
          "wire gauze"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very thin, light cloth used for making clothing and for covering cuts in the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "a gauze skirt",
          "a sterile gauze bandage"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gavel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small hammer that an official in charge of a meeting hits against a wooden block or table to get people to be quiet and listen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small hammer used by an official in charge of a meeting for hitting a wooden block or table in order to get people’s attention:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge banged her gavel and said, \"Quiet, please!\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gawk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to look at something or someone in a stupid or rude way:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't sit there gawking like that - give me a hand!",
          "gawk at They just stood there gawking at me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at something or someone in a foolish way without thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t stand there gawking at her, give her a hand!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gawking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at something or someone in a stupid or rude way:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't sit there gawking like that - give me a hand!",
          "gawk at They just stood there gawking at me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sexually or romantically attracted to people of the same gender or sex:",
        "examples": [
          "My aunt is gay.",
          "Mark knew he was gay by the time he was 14."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to gay people and sometimes queer people (= people who do not fit a society's traditional ideas about gender or sexuality):",
        "examples": [
          "the gay and lesbian community",
          "gay rights",
          "We went to a gay bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe activities that gay people do that in the past have been done mainly by straight people and which may not be allowed by an area's laws:",
        "examples": [
          "The Courts have ruled that gay adoption (= adoption of a child by a gay person or a gay couple) is legal.",
          "He believes strongly in gay marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happy:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a gay old time down at the dance hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a place is gay, it is bright and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "The streets were gay and full of people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word to describe something that is not good, reasonable, or suitable",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gay person, especially a man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "homosexual:",
        "examples": [
          "gay rights"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) happy, or (of a place) bright and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Her gay, lively personality made her attractive to everyone who knew her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gayness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being sexually attracted to people of the same gender and not to people of a different gender:",
        "examples": [
          "He saw no reason why his gayness needed to be concealed.",
          "Many footballers are actually coming out and talking about their gayness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sexually or romantically attracted to people of the same gender or sex:",
        "examples": [
          "My aunt is gay.",
          "Mark knew he was gay by the time he was 14."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to gay people and sometimes queer people (= people who do not fit a society's traditional ideas about gender or sexuality):",
        "examples": [
          "the gay and lesbian community",
          "gay rights",
          "We went to a gay bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe activities that gay people do that in the past have been done mainly by straight people and which may not be allowed by an area's laws:",
        "examples": [
          "The Courts have ruled that gay adoption (= adoption of a child by a gay person or a gay couple) is legal.",
          "He believes strongly in gay marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happy:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a gay old time down at the dance hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a place is gay, it is bright and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "The streets were gay and full of people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word to describe something that is not good, reasonable, or suitable",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gay person, especially a man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "homosexual:",
        "examples": [
          "gay rights"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) happy, or (of a place) bright and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Her gay, lively personality made her attractive to everyone who knew her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gaze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to look at something or someone for a long time, especially in surprise or admiration, or because you are thinking about something else:",
        "examples": [
          "gaze at Annette gazed admiringly at Warren as he spoke.",
          "gaze out (of) He spends hours gazing out (of) the window when he should be working."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long look, usually of a particular kind:",
        "examples": [
          "steady gaze She looked at him with a steady gaze.",
          "admiring gaze She was aware of his admiring gaze as he looked across at her.",
          "literary As I looked out, my gaze fell on a small child by the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of looking at or considering someone or something in a particular way, or from a particular point of view:",
        "examples": [
          "critical gaze She is applying the rules of medical science to therapies that have too often escaped its critical gaze.",
          "satirical gaze In this latest light-hearted book, he turns his satirical gaze on history.",
          "female gaze One theory of feminist art is that it is about subverting the primacy of the male gaze and celebrating the female gaze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at something or someone for a long time, esp. in surprise, admiration, or because you are thinking about something else:",
        "examples": [
          "He spends hours gazing out of the window when he should be working."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gazebo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small decorated building with a roof and open sides, usually in a garden :",
        "examples": [
          "She wanted to build a gazebo in her back garden.",
          "Let's have drinks in the gazebo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tent or temporary structure with open sides, used especially for events held outside:",
        "examples": [
          "The pub plans to erect a large gazebo where customers can eat and drink outside under shelter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, often decorated shelter with no walls, usually in an open space, where people rest and relax",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gazed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at something or someone for a long time, especially in surprise or admiration, or because you are thinking about something else:",
        "examples": [
          "gaze at Annette gazed admiringly at Warren as he spoke.",
          "gaze out (of) He spends hours gazing out (of) the window when he should be working."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gazelle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an African or Asian mammal with hoofs and large eyes that moves quickly and lightly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal like a small deer that lives in Africa or Asia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, often fast-growing, new company that reacts quickly to events:",
        "examples": [
          "Gazelle companies expand at double-digit rates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gazelles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an African or Asian mammal with hoofs and large eyes that moves quickly and lightly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal like a small deer that lives in Africa or Asia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, often fast-growing, new company that reacts quickly to events:",
        "examples": [
          "Gazelle companies expand at double-digit rates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gazette": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the titles of some newspapers and magazines:",
        "examples": [
          "the Montreal Gazette"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to announce or publish something in an official list or record:",
        "examples": [
          "The site was settled in 1863 as a livestock station, proclaimed a town in 1880, and gazetted a borough in 1885.",
          "There were campaigns to conserve the forest, wetlands and volcanic areas by gazetting them as national parks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially announce that someone has been given a military rank or honour:",
        "examples": [
          "Two years later, my father was gazetted a Second Lieutenant in the King's Liverpool Regiment.",
          "In 1945 he was gazetted with the award of the Military Cross for gallantry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used only in the titles of newspapers) a newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "the Montreal Gazette"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper published by an official organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Government sources say the list will be published in the official gazette within seven days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the titles of some newspapers and magazines:",
        "examples": [
          "the Montreal Gazette"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gazillion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large, but not an exact, number:",
        "examples": [
          "If you look online, you’ll find a gazillion recipes for chicken.",
          "He has sold a gazillion records and won enough awards to fill a museum.",
          "I'll be watching the Super Bowl tonight, just like gazillions of other Americans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gazing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at something or someone for a long time, especially in surprise or admiration, or because you are thinking about something else:",
        "examples": [
          "gaze at Annette gazed admiringly at Warren as he spoke.",
          "gaze out (of) He spends hours gazing out (of) the window when he should be working."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gazpacho": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soup made from tomatoes and uncooked vegetables, and eaten cold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a spicy soup made from tomatoes (= juicy, red fruit) and vegetables and eaten cold",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device, often consisting of connecting sets of wheels with teeth (= points) around the edge, that controls how much power from an engine goes to the moving parts of a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "Does your car have five or six gears?",
          "I couldn't find reverse gear.",
          "in gear The car should be in gear (= with its gears in position, allowing the vehicle to move).",
          "When you start a car you need to be in first (US also low) gear.",
          "figurative After a slow start, the leadership campaign suddenly shifted into top gear (= started to advance very quickly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the equipment, clothes, etc. that you use to do a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "fishing/camping gear",
          "riot gear Police in riot gear (= protective clothing) arrived to control the protesters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "She wears all the latest gear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "The traffickers knew that there would always be someone willing to move the gear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in a machine) a wheel having pointed parts around the edge that come together with similar parts of other wheels to control how much power from an engine goes to the moving parts of a machine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a vehicle, a gear is any of several limited ranges of power that are used for different speeds:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Use second gear going up a steep hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equipment or clothes used for a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "camping gear"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something ready or suitable for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Our program is geared to the needs of children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system or piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "A good place to connect with other consumers is Epinions.com, which posts reviews on all sorts of gadgets and gear.",
          "computer/electronic/networking gear"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equipment or clothes that are used for a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The workers said they received no protective gear or warnings about the dangers of asbestos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the speed at which something happens or is done:",
        "examples": [
          "After a slow start, the leadership campaign suddenly shifted into gear.",
          "high/low/top gear"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to do something better or faster:",
        "examples": [
          "The price war stepped up a gear yesterday when two major chains announced they were cutting the cost of petrol."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gearbox": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a metal box containing the gears in a vehicle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "geared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using borrowed money:",
        "examples": [
          "The fund is 25% geared so should be well placed to take advantage of stock market growth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gearing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount a company has borrowed compared to its share capital:",
        "examples": [
          "gearing level You must look at the company's gearing level and its ability to service its debt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money a company has borrowed compared to its share capital:",
        "examples": [
          "You must look at the company's gearing level and its ability to service its debt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gears": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device, often consisting of connecting sets of wheels with teeth (= points) around the edge, that controls how much power from an engine goes to the moving parts of a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "Does your car have five or six gears?",
          "I couldn't find reverse gear.",
          "in gear The car should be in gear (= with its gears in position, allowing the vehicle to move).",
          "When you start a car you need to be in first (US also low) gear.",
          "figurative After a slow start, the leadership campaign suddenly shifted into top gear (= started to advance very quickly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the equipment, clothes, etc. that you use to do a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "fishing/camping gear",
          "riot gear Police in riot gear (= protective clothing) arrived to control the protesters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "She wears all the latest gear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "The traffickers knew that there would always be someone willing to move the gear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in a machine) a wheel having pointed parts around the edge that come together with similar parts of other wheels to control how much power from an engine goes to the moving parts of a machine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a vehicle, a gear is any of several limited ranges of power that are used for different speeds:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Use second gear going up a steep hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equipment or clothes used for a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "camping gear"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something ready or suitable for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Our program is geared to the needs of children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system or piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "A good place to connect with other consumers is Epinions.com, which posts reviews on all sorts of gadgets and gear.",
          "computer/electronic/networking gear"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equipment or clothes that are used for a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The workers said they received no protective gear or warnings about the dangers of asbestos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the speed at which something happens or is done:",
        "examples": [
          "After a slow start, the leadership campaign suddenly shifted into gear.",
          "high/low/top gear"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to do something better or faster:",
        "examples": [
          "The price war stepped up a gear yesterday when two major chains announced they were cutting the cost of petrol."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gearshift": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a metal rod that you use to change gear in a car or other vehicle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal rod or handle that you use to change from one gear to another in a vehicle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gecko": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small lizard with wide feet, found especially in warm countries",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an expression of surprise or enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "Gee, that looks like fun!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of surprise, enthusiasm, annoyance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Gee, I’m so glad you called!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "geek": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is intelligent but not fashionable or popular:",
        "examples": [
          "He's such a geek."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is very interested in a particular subject and knows a lot about it:",
        "examples": [
          "a self-confessed movie geek"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is extremely interested in computers, esp. someone whose only interest is computers:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks to brilliant computer geeks, I can copy, scan, fax, and send photos all from a single machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who knows a lot about science or technology, especially computers:",
        "examples": [
          "a brilliant computer geek"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "geeks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is intelligent but not fashionable or popular:",
        "examples": [
          "He's such a geek."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is very interested in a particular subject and knows a lot about it:",
        "examples": [
          "a self-confessed movie geek"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is extremely interested in computers, esp. someone whose only interest is computers:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks to brilliant computer geeks, I can copy, scan, fax, and send photos all from a single machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who knows a lot about science or technology, especially computers:",
        "examples": [
          "a brilliant computer geek"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an expression of surprise or enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "Gee, that looks like fun!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of surprise, enthusiasm, annoyance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Gee, I’m so glad you called!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "geese": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "pl of goose",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "geezer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man, often old or unusual in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "a funny old geezer",
          "She got talking to some geezer in the pub."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old man",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gehrig": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious disease that affects the nerve cells and causes the muscles to become weaker and smaller",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "geiger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device for measuring the level of radioactivity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device for finding and measuring the level of radioactivity (= energy from atoms breaking)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick, clear, liquid substance, especially one used on the hair or body:",
        "examples": [
          "shower gel",
          "hair gel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, clear liquid substance eaten before or during exercise to give you energy:",
        "examples": [
          "Most cyclists turn to energy gels to give them a boost when cycling hard.",
          "The cola-flavoured gel is designed to maintain energy levels and heighten mental alertness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change from a liquid into a thick, soft solid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an idea or situation gels, it starts to become more clear and fixed:",
        "examples": [
          "They talked a lot about opening a restaurant, but their plans never gelled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two or more people gel, they form a good relationship or become friends:",
        "examples": [
          "The team really gelled during the first few games of the season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put gel on your hair:",
        "examples": [
          "He had spiky, light brown hair, shaved at the sides and gelled on top."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, soft, partly liquid substance:",
        "examples": [
          "hair gel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid) to become thick:",
        "examples": [
          "As the pudding cooled, it began to gel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gelatinous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thick and like jelly:",
        "examples": [
          "The liquid solidifies into a gelatinous mass."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gem": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a jewel (= precious stone), especially when cut into a particular regular shape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is very good, pleasing, or useful:",
        "examples": [
          "real gem He's a real gem - you'd be a fool to break up with him.",
          "hidden gem The coffee house is a hidden gem (= something that not a lot of people know about)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a precious stone, esp. when cut into a regular shape; jewel:",
        "examples": [
          "The necklace was studded with diamonds, rubies, and other gems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that something or someone is a gem, you mean that you value the quality or beauty of that person or thing highly:",
        "examples": [
          "The building was an architectural gem."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gemini": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a northern constellation (= a group of stars) said to represent twins (= two brothers or sisters born together):",
        "examples": [
          "As darkness falls, Gemini is just rising in the northeast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the third sign of the zodiac, relating to the period from 23 May to 21 June, represented by twins (= two brothers or sisters born together), or a person born during this period:",
        "examples": [
          "It was interesting to discover that the sales department contained a high proportion of those born under the sign of Gemini.",
          "My mother is a talkative, sociable Gemini."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the third sign of the zodiac, covering the period May 21 to June 21 and represented by twins, or a person born during this period",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gems": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a jewel (= precious stone), especially when cut into a particular regular shape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is very good, pleasing, or useful:",
        "examples": [
          "real gem He's a real gem - you'd be a fool to break up with him.",
          "hidden gem The coffee house is a hidden gem (= something that not a lot of people know about)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a precious stone, esp. when cut into a regular shape; jewel:",
        "examples": [
          "The necklace was studded with diamonds, rubies, and other gems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that something or someone is a gem, you mean that you value the quality or beauty of that person or thing highly:",
        "examples": [
          "The building was an architectural gem."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "I would say that a lot of the newer gen of gamers don't really have the patience for these products anymore.",
          "My mother is first gen Canadian."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "Gen 2 night-vision goggles came out in the 1970s.",
          "This is similar to what was done with the first gen iPhone.",
          "The games were made for new gen consoles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone the gen on something So who's going to give me the gen on what's been happening while I've been away?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gender": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people in a society who share particular qualities or ways of behaving which that society associates with being male, female, or another identity:",
        "examples": [
          "I think all genders are able to care for children equally.",
          "gender stereotype Those old films are full of racial and gender stereotypes.",
          "gender bias Their goal is to eliminate gender bias in access to sports for children.",
          "Germany's top court has ruled that parliament must legally recognize a third gender.",
          "gender equality Our lab is committed to gender equality in the sciences and promotes men and women to senior positions in equal numbers.",
          "\"The gender that you identify with isn't always the same as your biological sex,\" he explained.",
          "There can be a lot of physical variation within one gender as well as between genders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being a member of a group of people in a society who share particular qualities or ways of behaving which that society associates with being male, female, or another identity:",
        "examples": [
          "Discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age or disability is not allowed.",
          "She felt that her destiny had been shaped by her gender.",
          "The sample of people questioned was drawn from the university's student register and grouped by age and gender.",
          "I could not fill out the form as I am non-binary and my gender was not listed among the options given."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the condition of being physically male, female, or intersex (= having a body that has both male and female characteristics):",
        "examples": [
          "Does this test show the gender of the baby?",
          "Forensic scientists can tell the gender of the victim from the skeleton."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the grammatical arrangement of nouns, pronouns and adjectives into masculine, feminine, and neuter types in some languages",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone or something a particular gender, or to think of something as belonging to a particular gender:",
        "examples": [
          "Children don't usually gender their toys until they see adults doing it.",
          "Increasing numbers of young people are choosing to gender themselves, and playing with gender can be fun.",
          "I do not see why we need to gender babies' clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the male or female sex, or the state of being either male or female:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Discrimination on the basis of gender is not allowed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the divisions, usually masculine, feminine, and neuter, into which nouns are separated in some languages:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] French has two genders and German has three."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being either male or female:",
        "examples": [
          "Polls show that Americans are willing to elect a woman president, suggesting that gender alone may no longer be a stumbling block."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "genders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people in a society who share particular qualities or ways of behaving which that society associates with being male, female, or another identity:",
        "examples": [
          "I think all genders are able to care for children equally.",
          "gender stereotype Those old films are full of racial and gender stereotypes.",
          "gender bias Their goal is to eliminate gender bias in access to sports for children.",
          "Germany's top court has ruled that parliament must legally recognize a third gender.",
          "gender equality Our lab is committed to gender equality in the sciences and promotes men and women to senior positions in equal numbers.",
          "\"The gender that you identify with isn't always the same as your biological sex,\" he explained.",
          "There can be a lot of physical variation within one gender as well as between genders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being a member of a group of people in a society who share particular qualities or ways of behaving which that society associates with being male, female, or another identity:",
        "examples": [
          "Discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age or disability is not allowed.",
          "She felt that her destiny had been shaped by her gender.",
          "The sample of people questioned was drawn from the university's student register and grouped by age and gender.",
          "I could not fill out the form as I am non-binary and my gender was not listed among the options given."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the condition of being physically male, female, or intersex (= having a body that has both male and female characteristics):",
        "examples": [
          "Does this test show the gender of the baby?",
          "Forensic scientists can tell the gender of the victim from the skeleton."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the grammatical arrangement of nouns, pronouns and adjectives into masculine, feminine, and neuter types in some languages",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone or something a particular gender, or to think of something as belonging to a particular gender:",
        "examples": [
          "Children don't usually gender their toys until they see adults doing it.",
          "Increasing numbers of young people are choosing to gender themselves, and playing with gender can be fun.",
          "I do not see why we need to gender babies' clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the male or female sex, or the state of being either male or female:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Discrimination on the basis of gender is not allowed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the divisions, usually masculine, feminine, and neuter, into which nouns are separated in some languages:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] French has two genders and German has three."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being either male or female:",
        "examples": [
          "Polls show that Americans are willing to elect a woman president, suggesting that gender alone may no longer be a stumbling block."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gene": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of the DNA in a cell that controls the physical development, behaviour, etc. of an individual plant or animal and is passed on from its parents:",
        "examples": [
          "The illness is believed to be caused by a defective gene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a specific chemical pattern on a chromosome (= cell structure) that is received from the parents and controls the development of particular characteristics in an animal or plant",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "genealogy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the study of) the history of the past and present members of a family or families:",
        "examples": [
          "genealogy of I became interested in the genealogy of my family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing showing the history of a family with all past and present members joined together by lines",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of the history of the past and present members of a family, or a particular history of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He has produced a genealogy of his family going back to 1732."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "general": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving or relating to most or all people, things, or places, especially when these are considered as a unit:",
        "examples": [
          "The general feeling is that justice was not served.",
          "There is general concern about rising crime rates.",
          "My general impression of the place was good.",
          "general interest The talk is intended to be of general interest (= of interest to most people).",
          "UK formal Rain will become more general in the southeast during the afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "usually, or in most situations:",
        "examples": [
          "In general, men are taller than women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considering the whole of someone or something, and not just a particular part of him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "So, apart from the bad ankle, how are you in general?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a good thing for the public:",
        "examples": [
          "The government will only say it is not in the general interest to reveal any more information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not detailed, but including the most basic or necessary information:",
        "examples": [
          "What he said was very general.",
          "The school aims to give children a general background in a variety of subjects.",
          "in general terms I'm not an expert, so I can only speak in general terms on this matter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things considered as a unit and without giving attention to details:",
        "examples": [
          "His book moves from the general to the particular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including a lot of things or subjects and not limited to only one or a few:",
        "examples": [
          "general knowledge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as part of the title of a job of someone who is in charge of a whole organization or company:",
        "examples": [
          "general manager He hoped to become a general manager in a hotel.",
          "the General Secretary of the UN"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an officer of very high rank, especially in the army:",
        "examples": [
          "He was promoted to the rank of general.",
          "General Brown/Roger Brown",
          "[ as form of address ] Thank you, General."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving or relating to most people, things, or conditions, esp. when these are considered as a unit; not particular or specific:",
        "examples": [
          "the general standard of living",
          "This book is intended for the general reader (= one who does not have special knowledge).",
          "He has only a general knowledge of anatomy (= does not have detailed information about it).",
          "In general (= In most cases), women live longer than men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a military officer of the highest rank",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "including a lot of things or subjects rather than being limited to only one or a few:",
        "examples": [
          "Only a third of the general population are willing to haggle over the price of something they want to buy.",
          "Market demand for all our products remains strong, reflecting continued growth in the general economy.",
          "Let me describe the finances in general terms without being specific."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as part of the title of a job of someone who is in charge of all or part of an organization or company:",
        "examples": [
          "Mike Black, general manager at the plant, said only a small percentage of the workforce were members of the union.",
          "the General Secretary of the UN",
          "General Director"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "usually, or in most situations:",
        "examples": [
          "In general, British management style is known for its individuality.",
          "\"Housing as a general rule follows jobs,\" Terry said."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "generally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "considering the whole of someone or something, and not just a particular part of him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "Your health is generally good, but you do have a few minor problems.",
          "He wants more money to be given to the arts generally.",
          "I shall now develop my previous point more generally (= to say more about what it includes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "usually, or in most situations:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby generally wakes up three times during the night.",
          "generally speaking Well, generally speaking (= in most situations), it's quicker on public transport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "by most people, or to most people:",
        "examples": [
          "It was generally believed at the time that both men were guilty.",
          "The proposal has received a generally favourable reaction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that includes most people, things, or conditions, or most of the time:",
        "examples": [
          "It was generally believed at the time that both men were guilty.",
          "The baby generally (= usually) wakes up twice during the night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "generals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving or relating to most or all people, things, or places, especially when these are considered as a unit:",
        "examples": [
          "The general feeling is that justice was not served.",
          "There is general concern about rising crime rates.",
          "My general impression of the place was good.",
          "general interest The talk is intended to be of general interest (= of interest to most people).",
          "UK formal Rain will become more general in the southeast during the afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "usually, or in most situations:",
        "examples": [
          "In general, men are taller than women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considering the whole of someone or something, and not just a particular part of him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "So, apart from the bad ankle, how are you in general?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a good thing for the public:",
        "examples": [
          "The government will only say it is not in the general interest to reveal any more information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not detailed, but including the most basic or necessary information:",
        "examples": [
          "What he said was very general.",
          "The school aims to give children a general background in a variety of subjects.",
          "in general terms I'm not an expert, so I can only speak in general terms on this matter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things considered as a unit and without giving attention to details:",
        "examples": [
          "His book moves from the general to the particular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including a lot of things or subjects and not limited to only one or a few:",
        "examples": [
          "general knowledge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as part of the title of a job of someone who is in charge of a whole organization or company:",
        "examples": [
          "general manager He hoped to become a general manager in a hotel.",
          "the General Secretary of the UN"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an officer of very high rank, especially in the army:",
        "examples": [
          "He was promoted to the rank of general.",
          "General Brown/Roger Brown",
          "[ as form of address ] Thank you, General."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving or relating to most people, things, or conditions, esp. when these are considered as a unit; not particular or specific:",
        "examples": [
          "the general standard of living",
          "This book is intended for the general reader (= one who does not have special knowledge).",
          "He has only a general knowledge of anatomy (= does not have detailed information about it).",
          "In general (= In most cases), women live longer than men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a military officer of the highest rank",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "including a lot of things or subjects rather than being limited to only one or a few:",
        "examples": [
          "Only a third of the general population are willing to haggle over the price of something they want to buy.",
          "Market demand for all our products remains strong, reflecting continued growth in the general economy.",
          "Let me describe the finances in general terms without being specific."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as part of the title of a job of someone who is in charge of all or part of an organization or company:",
        "examples": [
          "Mike Black, general manager at the plant, said only a small percentage of the workforce were members of the union.",
          "the General Secretary of the UN",
          "General Director"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "usually, or in most situations:",
        "examples": [
          "In general, British management style is known for its individuality.",
          "\"Housing as a general rule follows jobs,\" Terry said."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "generate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "generate interest/excitement Her latest film has generated a lot of interest/excitement.",
          "The new development will generate 1,500 new jobs.",
          "generate revenue/income Selling food will increase the club's ability to generate revenue/income."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce energy in a particular form:",
        "examples": [
          "generate electricity/power The wind farm may be able to generate enough electricity/power for 2,000 homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause to exist; produce:",
        "examples": [
          "The new construction project will generate 500 new jobs.",
          "Her latest book has generated a lot of excitement.",
          "The power plant generates electricity for the eastern part of the state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce or create something such as a profits, sales, or jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "The current recovery has so far generated far fewer high-paying jobs than the last boom.",
          "generate cash/income/revenue These measures will increase the firm's ability to generate income."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce energy:",
        "examples": [
          "generate electricity/power The wind farm may be able to generate enough power for 2000 homes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "generated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "generate interest/excitement Her latest film has generated a lot of interest/excitement.",
          "The new development will generate 1,500 new jobs.",
          "generate revenue/income Selling food will increase the club's ability to generate revenue/income."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce energy in a particular form:",
        "examples": [
          "generate electricity/power The wind farm may be able to generate enough electricity/power for 2,000 homes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "generates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "generate interest/excitement Her latest film has generated a lot of interest/excitement.",
          "The new development will generate 1,500 new jobs.",
          "generate revenue/income Selling food will increase the club's ability to generate revenue/income."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce energy in a particular form:",
        "examples": [
          "generate electricity/power The wind farm may be able to generate enough electricity/power for 2,000 homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause to exist; produce:",
        "examples": [
          "The new construction project will generate 500 new jobs.",
          "Her latest book has generated a lot of excitement.",
          "The power plant generates electricity for the eastern part of the state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce or create something such as a profits, sales, or jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "The current recovery has so far generated far fewer high-paying jobs than the last boom.",
          "generate cash/income/revenue These measures will increase the firm's ability to generate income."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce energy:",
        "examples": [
          "generate electricity/power The wind farm may be able to generate enough power for 2000 homes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "generating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "generate interest/excitement Her latest film has generated a lot of interest/excitement.",
          "The new development will generate 1,500 new jobs.",
          "generate revenue/income Selling food will increase the club's ability to generate revenue/income."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce energy in a particular form:",
        "examples": [
          "generate electricity/power The wind farm may be able to generate enough electricity/power for 2,000 homes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "generation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family:",
        "examples": [
          "younger generation The younger generation smokes less than their parents did.",
          "There were at least three generations - grandparents, parents and children - at the wedding.",
          "future generation It's our duty to preserve the planet for future generations.",
          "for generations This painting has been in the family for generations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of about 25 to 30 years, in which most human babies become adults and have their own children:",
        "examples": [
          "A generation ago, home computers were virtually unknown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the living things in a group that are born or start to exist at about the same time, and are related to one that existed at an earlier point in time:",
        "examples": [
          "The cubs represent the third generation of tigers that have been given radio collars for the project.",
          "Generations of fish and other marine life were compromised because of the oil spill.",
          "Targeted plant breeding can produce promising results within just a few crop generations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the nationality of someone belonging to the first, second, third, etc. group of people of the same age in the family to have been born in that country:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a first-generation American (= she was born and raised in the US, but her parents were not)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the production of energy in a particular form:",
        "examples": [
          "electricity generation electricity generation from wind and wave power"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of causing something to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a carefully planned generation of excitement surrounding each software release.",
          "Law enforcement should focus on public safety, rather than on revenue generation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of products or machines that are all at the same stage of development:",
        "examples": [
          "new generation a new generation of low-fat margarines",
          "next generation Scientists are working on developing the next generation of supercomputers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family, or the usual period of time from a person’s birth to the birth of his or her children:",
        "examples": [
          "the last/next generation",
          "There were three generations at the wedding – grandparents, parents, and children.",
          "This farm has been in the family for generations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A generation is also a group of products or machines that are all at the same stage of development:",
        "examples": [
          "a new generation of cancer drugs",
          "third-generation computers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of living things) the act or process of reproducing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are about the same age within a society or within a particular family:",
        "examples": [
          "the new/next generation Family-owned private firms don't usually aim to sell off the business; they pass it on to the next generation.",
          "the older/younger generation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the production of energy in a particular form:",
        "examples": [
          "electricity/power generation",
          "generation from sth Electricity generation from coalmine methane offers new employment opportunities as well as environmental gains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of producing something that will create a profit, income, jobs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Traditional rentals are in decline and must be managed to maximise cash generation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of products or machines that are all at the same stage of development",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "generational": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to different generations (= groups of people or members of a family who are around the same age):",
        "examples": [
          "generational divide Reactions to the changes seem to reflect a generational divide.",
          "generational shift A generational shift is taking place as newer, younger business leaders emerge.",
          "generational rift/split/gap These social events aim to help bridge the generational rift/split/gap within communities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "generations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family:",
        "examples": [
          "younger generation The younger generation smokes less than their parents did.",
          "There were at least three generations - grandparents, parents and children - at the wedding.",
          "future generation It's our duty to preserve the planet for future generations.",
          "for generations This painting has been in the family for generations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of about 25 to 30 years, in which most human babies become adults and have their own children:",
        "examples": [
          "A generation ago, home computers were virtually unknown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the living things in a group that are born or start to exist at about the same time, and are related to one that existed at an earlier point in time:",
        "examples": [
          "The cubs represent the third generation of tigers that have been given radio collars for the project.",
          "Generations of fish and other marine life were compromised because of the oil spill.",
          "Targeted plant breeding can produce promising results within just a few crop generations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the nationality of someone belonging to the first, second, third, etc. group of people of the same age in the family to have been born in that country:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a first-generation American (= she was born and raised in the US, but her parents were not)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the production of energy in a particular form:",
        "examples": [
          "electricity generation electricity generation from wind and wave power"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of causing something to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a carefully planned generation of excitement surrounding each software release.",
          "Law enforcement should focus on public safety, rather than on revenue generation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of products or machines that are all at the same stage of development:",
        "examples": [
          "new generation a new generation of low-fat margarines",
          "next generation Scientists are working on developing the next generation of supercomputers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family, or the usual period of time from a person’s birth to the birth of his or her children:",
        "examples": [
          "the last/next generation",
          "There were three generations at the wedding – grandparents, parents, and children.",
          "This farm has been in the family for generations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A generation is also a group of products or machines that are all at the same stage of development:",
        "examples": [
          "a new generation of cancer drugs",
          "third-generation computers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of living things) the act or process of reproducing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are about the same age within a society or within a particular family:",
        "examples": [
          "the new/next generation Family-owned private firms don't usually aim to sell off the business; they pass it on to the next generation.",
          "the older/younger generation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the production of energy in a particular form:",
        "examples": [
          "electricity/power generation",
          "generation from sth Electricity generation from coalmine methane offers new employment opportunities as well as environmental gains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of producing something that will create a profit, income, jobs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Traditional rentals are in decline and must be managed to maximise cash generation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of products or machines that are all at the same stage of development",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "generator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine that produces electrical power:",
        "examples": [
          "The hospital's emergency generators are designed to cope with power cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine or device that produces something:",
        "examples": [
          "a random number generator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or organization that produces something:",
        "examples": [
          "The two major electricity generators declined to comment.",
          "Within the United States, the military is the largest generator of hazardous waste.",
          "Tourism is Australia's greatest generator of employment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who produces something:",
        "examples": [
          "Effective leaders do not themselves have to be generators of ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that produces electricity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that produces electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "The turbine connects to a generator and feeds power into the grid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, company, government, etc. that produces something:",
        "examples": [
          "a generator of sth Southern England is the chief generator of tax for the United Kingdom overall.",
          "an income/economic/revenue generator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that produces electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "National Power, Britain's second largest generator, announced record profits yesterday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "generators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine that produces electrical power:",
        "examples": [
          "The hospital's emergency generators are designed to cope with power cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine or device that produces something:",
        "examples": [
          "a random number generator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or organization that produces something:",
        "examples": [
          "The two major electricity generators declined to comment.",
          "Within the United States, the military is the largest generator of hazardous waste.",
          "Tourism is Australia's greatest generator of employment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who produces something:",
        "examples": [
          "Effective leaders do not themselves have to be generators of ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that produces electricity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that produces electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "The turbine connects to a generator and feeds power into the grid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, company, government, etc. that produces something:",
        "examples": [
          "a generator of sth Southern England is the chief generator of tax for the United Kingdom overall.",
          "an income/economic/revenue generator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that produces electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "National Power, Britain's second largest generator, announced record profits yesterday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "generic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "shared by, typical of, or relating to a whole group of similar things, rather than to any particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The new range of engines all had a generic problem with their fan blades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "generic drugs or other products do not have a trademark and are sold without the name of the company that produced them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product, especially a drug, that is no longer owned or legally controlled by a particular company:",
        "examples": [
          "The biggest difference between the brand-name drugs and the generics is price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or shared by a whole group of similar things; not specific to any particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Jazz is a generic term for a wide range of different styles of music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Generic also means not having a trademark:",
        "examples": [
          "a generic drug"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product, esp. a drug, that is no longer owned or legally controlled by a particular company:",
        "examples": [
          "The biggest difference between the brand-name drugs and the generics is price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shared by, typical of, or relating to a whole group of similar things, rather than to any particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The new range of engines all had a generic problem with their fan blades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "generic products do not have a brand name and do not legally belong to a particular company, so any company can manufacture them:",
        "examples": [
          "The study found large variations in quality for both brand-name and generic drugs.",
          "generic equivalents/versions Generic versions of the drugs would surely be cheaper.",
          "generic goods/medications/products"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "generosity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality or condition of being generous:",
        "examples": [
          "Her friends take advantage of (= benefit unfairly from) her generosity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a willingness to give help or support, esp. more than is usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "She is admired for her generosity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "generous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "willing to give money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "a very generous man",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It was generous of you to lend me the money.",
          "generous with She's been very generous with her time.",
          "There's a generous (= kinder than deserved) review of the book in today's newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "larger than usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "a generous slice of cake",
          "a generous pay increase"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of someone) willing to give help or support, esp. more than is usual or expected, or (of something) larger than usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "a generous donor",
          "food in generous portions"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "generously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows a willingness to give money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "give generously Please give generously to charity.",
          "She behaved very generously towards us, and wouldn't allow us to pay for anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is larger than usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "The jacket is very generously cut.",
          "An unusually large hallway provides access to four generously proportioned bedrooms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "genes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of the DNA in a cell that controls the physical development, behaviour, etc. of an individual plant or animal and is passed on from its parents:",
        "examples": [
          "The illness is believed to be caused by a defective gene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a specific chemical pattern on a chromosome (= cell structure) that is received from the parents and controls the development of particular characteristics in an animal or plant",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "genesis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the origin of something, when it is begun or starts to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "The story had its genesis in a conversation the author had with his mother.",
          "the genesis of research into the genesis of cancer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first book of the Bible, which describes how God made the world",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time when something came into existence; the beginning or origin:",
        "examples": [
          "the genesis of life on earth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the Bible, Genesis is the first book of the Old Testament, describing how God created the world.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "genetic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) received by each animal or plant from its parents:",
        "examples": [
          "a genetic defect/disease"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the biological process by which the characteristics of living things are passed from parents to children",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "genetically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to genes (= units of DNA received by an animal or plant from its parents) :",
        "examples": [
          "The brain's response to pain is, at least in part, genetically determined.",
          "Children born from embryo donation are not genetically related to either their mother or father."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "geneticist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who studies genetics",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "genetics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the study of how, in all living things, the characteristics and qualities of parents are given to their children by their genes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study in biology of how the characteristics of living things are passed through the genes (= specific chemical patterns) from parents to children",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "geneva": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the western part of Switzerland:",
        "examples": [
          "The Geneva meeting will bring together the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.",
          "In Geneva you could stay at the Grand Hotel Kempinski, which has great views of the lake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "genie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a magical spirit, originally in Arab traditional stories, who does or provides whatever the person who controls it asks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a spirit, esp. a magical spirit who will do whatever the person who controls it asks it to do",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "genital": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with the outer sexual organs, especially the penis or vulva:",
        "examples": [
          "the genital area/organs",
          "Herpes simplex is the virus responsible for cold sores on the lips and face, and is also involved in genital infection."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "genitalia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the outer sex organs, especially the penis or vulva:",
        "examples": [
          "external genitalia"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "genitals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the outer sexual organs, especially the penis or vulva",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sex organs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "genius": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very great and rare natural ability or skill, especially in a particular area such as science or art, or a person who has this:",
        "examples": [
          "(an) artistic/creative/musical genius",
          "Einstein was a (mathematical) genius.",
          "From the age of three, she showed signs of genius.",
          "stroke of genius It was such a brilliant idea - a real stroke of genius."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a strong bad influence over other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The film was about an evil genius who wanted to control the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be especially skilled at a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a genius for raising money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "geniuses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "genocide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the crime of intentionally destroying part or all of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group, by killing people or by other methods:",
        "examples": [
          "The violence was reminiscent of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.",
          "The country is still recovering from one of the worst genocides in modern times.",
          "victims of genocide"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the intentional killing of all of the people of a nation, religion, or racial group",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "genome": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the complete set of genetic material of a human, animal, plant, or other living thing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the whole group of genes in an organism",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "genre": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a style, especially in the arts, that involves a particular set of characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "What genre does the book fall into - comedy or tragedy?",
          "a literary/musical/film genre"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "produced according to a particular model or style:",
        "examples": [
          "a genre movie",
          "genre fiction"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular subject or style of literature, art, or music:",
        "examples": [
          "the genre of landscape painting"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gentiles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not Jewish:",
        "examples": [
          "Jews and Gentiles The war memorial was dedicated to both Jews and Gentiles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not Jewish:",
        "examples": [
          "a Gentile woman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not Jewish",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gentle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "calm, kind, or soft:",
        "examples": [
          "a gentle smile",
          "He's very gentle with his kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not violent, severe, or strong:",
        "examples": [
          "gentle exercise She had been advised that gentle exercise would help her recovery.",
          "gentle breeze A gentle breeze was blowing through the open windows.",
          "gentle persuasion You can actually accomplish a lot more by gentle persuasion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not steep or sudden:",
        "examples": [
          "gentle slope The path has a gentle slope.",
          "gentle gradient The easier ski slopes are very short, with gentle gradients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to train a horse to be tame (= not wild or frightened of people, and safe around them), using methods that do not hurt or frighten the horse but teach it to trust people:",
        "examples": [
          "If you are talking about gentling (sometimes called breaking) a completely untrained horse, you need a professional trainer.",
          "He trains wild horses, or to use the term he prefers, gentles them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "calm, kind, or soft; not violent or severe:",
        "examples": [
          "a gentle smile",
          "a gentle breeze",
          "The path has a gentle (= gradual) slope."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gentleman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a polite way of talking to or referring to a man:",
        "examples": [
          "ladies and gentlemen Ladies and gentlemen, the show is about to begin.",
          "Excuse me, this gentleman has a question for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is polite and behaves well towards other people, especially women:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a perfect gentleman.",
          "Not holding a door for a lady? You're no gentleman, are you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man of a high social class:",
        "examples": [
          "a gentlemen's club"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is polite and behaves well toward other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a perfect gentleman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Gentleman is often used as a polite way of referring to any man:",
        "examples": [
          "This gentleman has a question.",
          "Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml In speech, a gentleman often means simply a man:",
        "examples": [
          "The gentleman involved had a long history of this type of offense."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gentlemen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a polite way of talking to or referring to a man:",
        "examples": [
          "ladies and gentlemen Ladies and gentlemen, the show is about to begin.",
          "Excuse me, this gentleman has a question for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is polite and behaves well towards other people, especially women:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a perfect gentleman.",
          "Not holding a door for a lady? You're no gentleman, are you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man of a high social class:",
        "examples": [
          "a gentlemen's club"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is polite and behaves well toward other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a perfect gentleman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Gentleman is often used as a polite way of referring to any man:",
        "examples": [
          "This gentleman has a question.",
          "Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml In speech, a gentleman often means simply a man:",
        "examples": [
          "The gentleman involved had a long history of this type of offense."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gentler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "calm, kind, or soft:",
        "examples": [
          "a gentle smile",
          "He's very gentle with his kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not violent, severe, or strong:",
        "examples": [
          "gentle exercise She had been advised that gentle exercise would help her recovery.",
          "gentle breeze A gentle breeze was blowing through the open windows.",
          "gentle persuasion You can actually accomplish a lot more by gentle persuasion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not steep or sudden:",
        "examples": [
          "gentle slope The path has a gentle slope.",
          "gentle gradient The easier ski slopes are very short, with gentle gradients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to train a horse to be tame (= not wild or frightened of people, and safe around them), using methods that do not hurt or frighten the horse but teach it to trust people:",
        "examples": [
          "If you are talking about gentling (sometimes called breaking) a completely untrained horse, you need a professional trainer.",
          "He trains wild horses, or to use the term he prefers, gentles them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "calm, kind, or soft; not violent or severe:",
        "examples": [
          "a gentle smile",
          "a gentle breeze",
          "The path has a gentle (= gradual) slope."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "calmly, kindly, or softly:",
        "examples": [
          "He lifted the baby gently out of its crib.",
          "to smile/laugh/blow gently"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without force or strength:",
        "examples": [
          "The door closed gently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly or gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "gently rolling hills"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gentrification": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process by which a place, especially part of a city, changes from being a poor area to a richer one, where people from a higher social class live:",
        "examples": [
          "Ordinary working people have been priced out of East London by gentrification."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which a poor neighborhood in a city is changed by people who have money, including esp. the improvement or replacement of buildings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which an area is changed by people who have more money moving to live there and making improvements to the buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "As the city's gentrification creeps north, middle-class settlers are renovating and moving into 19th-century town houses that were once rooming houses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gentry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "people of high social class, especially in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "a member of the landed gentry (= those who own a lot of land)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people of high social class:",
        "examples": [
          "His diaries provide an intimate look at the life of the gentry in 18th-century Virginia."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a public toilet for men:",
        "examples": [
          "He's just gone to the gents.",
          "Where's the gents?",
          "Have you seen the marble decor in the gents?",
          "I'll just pay a quick visit to the gents before we leave.",
          "Sam's queueing for the gents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "genuine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is genuine, it is real and exactly what it appears to be:",
        "examples": [
          "genuine leather",
          "If it is a genuine Michelangelo drawing, it will sell for millions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people or emotions are genuine, they are honest and sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a very genuine person.",
          "Machiko looked at me with genuine surprise - \"Are you really going?\" she said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being what something or someone appears or claims to be; real, not false:",
        "examples": [
          "genuine leather",
          "a genuine masterpiece",
          "She showed genuine (= sincere) sorrow at the news."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "genuinely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "really and sincerely:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm genuinely sorry for what I said.",
          "She was genuinely pleased when he arrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "truthfully; sincerely; really; actually:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m genuinely sorry if I offended you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "geographic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to geography, or to the geography of a particular area or place:",
        "examples": [
          "a geographic region",
          "geographic features"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "geographical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to geography, or to the geography of a particular area or place:",
        "examples": [
          "a geographical region",
          "geographical features"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the features of the earth's surface, or those of a particular area or place:",
        "examples": [
          "Melbourne is a multi-cultural city that is characterized by its people rather than any geographical feature.",
          "geographical areas/borders/regions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to an area, country, etc. where a company operates, sells products, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's fastest growing geographical area was Asia, which increased by 22%.",
          "Netwise thought direct sales would increase if it expanded into new geographical markets.",
          "It was also decided to organize the company into four geographic divisions: three (East, West and Central) in North America and one international."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "geography": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the study of the systems and processes involved in the world's weather, mountains, seas, lakes, etc. and of the ways in which countries and people organize life within an area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way all the parts of an area are arranged within it:",
        "examples": [
          "the geography of Australia"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of the features and systems of the earth’s surface, including continents, mountains, seas, weather, and plant life, and of the ways in which countries and people organize life within an area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area where a company operates or sells a product:",
        "examples": [
          "The company added that there had been a \"business slowdown in all geographies.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "geological": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to geology, or to the geology of a particular area or place:",
        "examples": [
          "a geological survey/map",
          "the complex geological structure of the region"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "geologist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who studies geology",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose work or study is connected with geology",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "geometry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the area of mathematics relating to the study of space and the relationships between points, lines, curves, and surfaces:",
        "examples": [
          "the laws of geometry",
          "a geometry lesson"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way the parts of a particular object fit together:",
        "examples": [
          "the geometry of a DNA molecule"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of mathematics relating to the study of space and the relationships between points, lines, curves, and surfaces",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "geopolitical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with political activity as influenced by the physical features of a country or area, or with the study of the way a country's size, position, etc. influence its power and its relationships with other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "The book is a very articulate vision of the current geopolitical situation in the US and in the world.",
          "Geopolitical tensions caused concerns about supplies of oil."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "georgetown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Guyana, in the northern part of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "The cities, particularly Georgetown, have historically been the centres of administration, commerce, and national government.",
          "Most of the secondary, vocational, and technical schools are located in Georgetown, the capital, and in other urban areas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "georgia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a southern state of the United States of America",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country in southeastern Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "georgian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the period of British history during the rules of Kings George I, II, III, and IV, from 1714 to 1830:",
        "examples": [
          "Georgian furniture/architecture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the period of British history during the rules of Kings George V and VI, from 1910 to 1952",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the country of Georgia, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the US state of Georgia or its people:",
        "examples": [
          "18,253 Georgian soldiers died in the Civil War.",
          "Savannah is a Georgian city known for its historic squares and parks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from the country of Georgia:",
        "examples": [
          "He's an ethnic Georgian."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from the US state of Georgia:",
        "examples": [
          "Barrow, a seventh-generation Georgian, graduated from the University of Georgia and Harvard Law School."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in the country of Georgia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "geothermal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or connected with the heat inside the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "a geothermal power station"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving or produced by the heat that is inside the earth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the heat inside the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "a geothermal power station"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gerbil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small animal, similar to a mouse with long back legs, that is often kept as a pet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, furry animal that has long back legs and a thin tail, and is often kept as a pet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gerbils": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small animal, similar to a mouse with long back legs, that is often kept as a pet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, furry animal that has long back legs and a thin tail, and is often kept as a pet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "geriatric": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "for or relating to old people:",
        "examples": [
          "a geriatric hospital/ward/nurse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old and weak:",
        "examples": [
          "Who's going to elect a geriatric President?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old person:",
        "examples": [
          "a clinic for the care of geriatrics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is old and weak:",
        "examples": [
          "They were a bunch of hopeless geriatrics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the medical care and treatment of old people:",
        "examples": [
          "geriatric medicine/patients"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "often disapproving Geriatric also means old:",
        "examples": [
          "This place attracts a geriatric crowd.",
          "Ballplayers are geriatric at 36."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "germ": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small organism that causes disease:",
        "examples": [
          "Wash your hands so you don't get germs on the food.",
          "spread germs Rats and flies spread germs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount, usually one that develops into something large or important:",
        "examples": [
          "germ of an idea He found the germ of an idea in an old newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small organism that causes disease:",
        "examples": [
          "The patient has little natural resistance to germs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the origin of something that develops, esp. a cell from which grain grows or the beginning of an idea:",
        "examples": [
          "Alejandro’s suggestion was the germ of an idea."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "german": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the language of Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Germany:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a group of Germans staying at the hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Germany, its language, or its people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "germany": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in central Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "germs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small organism that causes disease:",
        "examples": [
          "Wash your hands so you don't get germs on the food.",
          "spread germs Rats and flies spread germs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount, usually one that develops into something large or important:",
        "examples": [
          "germ of an idea He found the germ of an idea in an old newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small organism that causes disease:",
        "examples": [
          "The patient has little natural resistance to germs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the origin of something that develops, esp. a cell from which grain grows or the beginning of an idea:",
        "examples": [
          "Alejandro’s suggestion was the germ of an idea."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gestapo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the secret police of the Nazi period in Germany 1933-45, who used cruel and evil methods and were involved in the killing of a very large number of people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gesture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a movement of the hands, arms, or head, etc. to express an idea or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "gesture of The prisoner raised his fist in a gesture of defiance as he was led out of the courtroom.",
          "make a gesture She made a rude gesture at the other driver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that expresses your feelings or intentions, although it might have little practical effect:",
        "examples": [
          "gesture of The government donated £500,000 as a gesture of goodwill.",
          "Eating boiled potatoes instead of chips was his only gesture towards healthy eating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a gesture to express or emphasize something:",
        "examples": [
          "When he asked where the children were, she gestured vaguely in the direction of the beach.",
          "gesture for someone to do something He made no answer but walked on, gesturing for me to follow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement of the body, hands, arms, or head to express an idea or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a rude gesture to the crowd after his tennis match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that expresses your feelings or intentions, although it might have little practical effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Her warm thank-you note was a nice gesture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gestures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a movement of the hands, arms, or head, etc. to express an idea or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "gesture of The prisoner raised his fist in a gesture of defiance as he was led out of the courtroom.",
          "make a gesture She made a rude gesture at the other driver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that expresses your feelings or intentions, although it might have little practical effect:",
        "examples": [
          "gesture of The government donated £500,000 as a gesture of goodwill.",
          "Eating boiled potatoes instead of chips was his only gesture towards healthy eating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a gesture to express or emphasize something:",
        "examples": [
          "When he asked where the children were, she gestured vaguely in the direction of the beach.",
          "gesture for someone to do something He made no answer but walked on, gesturing for me to follow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement of the body, hands, arms, or head to express an idea or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a rude gesture to the crowd after his tennis match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that expresses your feelings or intentions, although it might have little practical effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Her warm thank-you note was a nice gesture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "getaway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone leaves a place quickly, usually after committing a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "make your getaway The two masked men made their getaway in a stolen van.",
          "getaway car Two men were waiting outside the bank in a getaway car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an escape, esp. from a dangerous situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The men made their getaway in a car parked outside the bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A getaway is also a place where you go for a vacation:",
        "examples": [
          "a getaway in the Poconos"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "getup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the particular clothing, esp. when strange or unusual, that someone is wearing:",
        "examples": [
          "He was in a weird getup with a red wig."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "geyser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hole in the ground from which hot water and steam come out",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially in the past, a device that uses gas to provide a house with hot water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pool of hot water that sends a column of water and steam into the air on a regular or irregular schedule",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ghastly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant and shocking:",
        "examples": [
          "Today's newspaper gives all the ghastly details of the murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely bad or ugly:",
        "examples": [
          "ghastly weather What ghastly weather! It hasn't stopped raining for hours.",
          "ghastly mistake It was all a ghastly mistake.",
          "I thought her outfit was ghastly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone looks ghastly, they look very ill or very shocked, especially with a very pale face:",
        "examples": [
          "You look ghastly - are you okay?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "frightening and shocking:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a ghastly crime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ghetto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of a city, especially a very poor area, where people of a particular race or religion live closely together and apart from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "As a child she lived in one of New York's poorest ghettos.",
          "to live in ghetto conditions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, an area of a city where Jews were made to live",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of society or group that is in some way divided from the main part:",
        "examples": [
          "Brought up in what he describes as \"a middle class ghetto\", he imagined that all people were as privileged as he was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very poor area of a city in which people of the same race or religion live, or a part of a society or group that is in some way set apart",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ghettos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of a city, especially a very poor area, where people of a particular race or religion live closely together and apart from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "As a child she lived in one of New York's poorest ghettos.",
          "to live in ghetto conditions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, an area of a city where Jews were made to live",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of society or group that is in some way divided from the main part:",
        "examples": [
          "Brought up in what he describes as \"a middle class ghetto\", he imagined that all people were as privileged as he was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very poor area of a city in which people of the same race or religion live, or a part of a society or group that is in some way set apart",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ghost": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the spirit of a dead person, sometimes represented as a pale, almost transparent image of that person that some people believe appears to people who are alive:",
        "examples": [
          "believe in ghosts Do you believe in ghosts?",
          "haunted by a ghost The gardens are said to be haunted by the ghost of a child who drowned in the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a memory, usually of something or someone bad:",
        "examples": [
          "ghost of The ghost of the old dictator still lingers on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a book, article, etc. for another person to publish under their own name:",
        "examples": [
          "A writer friend of his was ghosting the autobiography of a jockey.",
          "Most of Reagan's newspaper columns were ghosted for him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a relationship with someone suddenly by stopping all communication with them:",
        "examples": [
          "Should I message her back or just ghost?",
          "I couldn't understand why I'd been ghosted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move somewhere smoothly, quickly and quietly:",
        "examples": [
          "They slid through the big gate and ghosted across the park.",
          "The big striker ghosted to the back post and scored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the spirit of a dead person imagined as visiting the living and usually appearing as a pale, almost transparent form:",
        "examples": [
          "There are lots of stories about ghosts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ghosted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a book, article, etc.) written for another person to publish under their own name:",
        "examples": [
          "Ghosted football autobiographies are very common.",
          "Soon she had been offered her own ghosted column in a magazine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ghosting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of writing books, articles, etc. for another person to publish under their own name:",
        "examples": [
          "He had commissioned the ghosting of his autobiography.",
          "Ghosting is a new direction for an established author."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of ending a relationship with someone suddenly by stopping all communication with them:",
        "examples": [
          "It feels terrible to be a victim of ghosting.",
          "Ghosting is one break-up trend that I will never understand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the appearance of a copy of an image over the top of the original image, without covering it exactly, especially on a screen or photograph:",
        "examples": [
          "There were no common defects like streaking and ghosting with this screen.",
          "The slow exposure time resulted in blurring and ghosting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ghostly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pale and transparent in a way that does not seem real, like a ghost:",
        "examples": [
          "a ghostly figure/apparition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not loud or clear:",
        "examples": [
          "a ghostly voice/echo"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ghosts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the spirit of a dead person, sometimes represented as a pale, almost transparent image of that person that some people believe appears to people who are alive:",
        "examples": [
          "believe in ghosts Do you believe in ghosts?",
          "haunted by a ghost The gardens are said to be haunted by the ghost of a child who drowned in the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a memory, usually of something or someone bad:",
        "examples": [
          "ghost of The ghost of the old dictator still lingers on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a book, article, etc. for another person to publish under their own name:",
        "examples": [
          "A writer friend of his was ghosting the autobiography of a jockey.",
          "Most of Reagan's newspaper columns were ghosted for him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a relationship with someone suddenly by stopping all communication with them:",
        "examples": [
          "Should I message her back or just ghost?",
          "I couldn't understand why I'd been ghosted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move somewhere smoothly, quickly and quietly:",
        "examples": [
          "They slid through the big gate and ghosted across the park.",
          "The big striker ghosted to the back post and scored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the spirit of a dead person imagined as visiting the living and usually appearing as a pale, almost transparent form:",
        "examples": [
          "There are lots of stories about ghosts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ghoul": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an evil spirit that eats dead bodies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is very interested in death and unpleasant things",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ghouls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an evil spirit that eats dead bodies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is very interested in death and unpleasant things",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soldier in the US army, especially in the Second World War",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for glycaemic index: a system for listing foods according to how quickly they increase the level of sugar in your blood:",
        "examples": [
          "low GI low GI foods such as peanuts, milk, and lentils",
          "high GI high GI foods such as sweets and white bread"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier in the US army",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "giant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary creature like a man but extremely tall, strong, and usually very cruel, appearing especially in children's stories",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is taller or larger than usual",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very successful and powerful person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He was one of the intellectual/political giants of this century.",
          "The takeover battle is between two of America's industrial/retail giants (= large companies)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely large:",
        "examples": [
          "a giant earth-moving machine",
          "to take giant steps"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, either real or imaginary, who is extremely large and strong, or a very large or powerful organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a giant of a man, over six and a half feet tall.",
          "The merger makes them a giant in the publishing business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of great ability, power, or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "She was one of the intellectual giants of this century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a star that is ten to 100 times bigger than the sun, and much brighter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely large, strong, powerful, or important, esp. when compared to similar persons or things:",
        "examples": [
          "a giant corporation",
          "a giant-size box of cornflakes",
          "Admitting the problem is a giant (= large and important) step forward in your recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very successful and powerful person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "an industrial/industry/retail giant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely large:",
        "examples": [
          "giant chemical company"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "giants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary creature like a man but extremely tall, strong, and usually very cruel, appearing especially in children's stories",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is taller or larger than usual",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very successful and powerful person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He was one of the intellectual/political giants of this century.",
          "The takeover battle is between two of America's industrial/retail giants (= large companies)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely large:",
        "examples": [
          "a giant earth-moving machine",
          "to take giant steps"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, either real or imaginary, who is extremely large and strong, or a very large or powerful organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a giant of a man, over six and a half feet tall.",
          "The merger makes them a giant in the publishing business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of great ability, power, or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "She was one of the intellectual giants of this century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a star that is ten to 100 times bigger than the sun, and much brighter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely large, strong, powerful, or important, esp. when compared to similar persons or things:",
        "examples": [
          "a giant corporation",
          "a giant-size box of cornflakes",
          "Admitting the problem is a giant (= large and important) step forward in your recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very successful and powerful person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "an industrial/industry/retail giant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely large:",
        "examples": [
          "giant chemical company"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gibbering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "speaking quickly in a way that cannot be understood, usually when you are very frightened or confused:",
        "examples": [
          "gibbering idiot I stood there like a gibbering idiot.",
          "He threw himself in a gibbering heap upon the bed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gibberish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "spoken or written words that have no meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "talk gibberish I was so nervous, I just started talking gibberish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "confused or meaningless speech or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "See if you can make out what he’s saying – it sounds like gibberish to me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gibbers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak quickly in a way that cannot be understood, usually when you are very frightened or confused:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop gibbering, man, and tell us what you saw."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gibbon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small ape with long arms that lives in trees in the forests of South Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gibbons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small ape with long arms that lives in trees in the forests of South Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gibraltar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a British territory that is a peninsula connected to the south coast of Spain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "giddy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling silly, happy, and excited and showing this in your behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "giddy with She was giddy with excitement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a slight feeling of spinning around or being unable to balance; slightly dizzy:",
        "examples": [
          "When she got off the roller coaster, she felt giddy and lightheaded."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gift": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a present or something that is given:",
        "examples": [
          "a birthday/wedding gift",
          "bear gifts The guests all arrived bearing (= bringing) gifts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is surprisingly easy or cheap:",
        "examples": [
          "That goal was a gift!",
          "£100 for a good leather coat? It's a gift!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special ability to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "gift for He has a gift for languages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something in an official or formal way:",
        "examples": [
          "The child's grandmother had gifted her £10,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it easy for an opponent to score, win, or be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "She hit the ball into the net, almost gifting the set to her opponent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "GIFT is often recommended where there is no obvious cause for infertility or where mild endometriosis has been diagnosed.",
          "The couple had experienced two previous failures with GIFT."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is given, esp. to show your affection; a present:",
        "examples": [
          "I have to get my sister a gift for her birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special or unusual ability; a talent:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a gift for music – he plays the piano and sings beautifully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is given as a present:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of people bought the book as a Christmas gift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you give without getting anything in return:",
        "examples": [
          "You must convince the tax man that your gift is entirely for charitable purposes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something in an official or formal way:",
        "examples": [
          "I gifted to my husband my 50 per cent share of the property."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gifted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having special ability in a particular subject or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a gifted dancer/musician"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clever, or having a special ability:",
        "examples": [
          "gifted child Schools often fail to meet the needs of gifted children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a special ability:",
        "examples": [
          "a gifted artist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Gifted can also be used more generally to mean intelligent or having a great range of abilities.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gifting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a present or something that is given:",
        "examples": [
          "a birthday/wedding gift",
          "bear gifts The guests all arrived bearing (= bringing) gifts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is surprisingly easy or cheap:",
        "examples": [
          "That goal was a gift!",
          "£100 for a good leather coat? It's a gift!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special ability to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "gift for He has a gift for languages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something in an official or formal way:",
        "examples": [
          "The child's grandmother had gifted her £10,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it easy for an opponent to score, win, or be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "She hit the ball into the net, almost gifting the set to her opponent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "GIFT is often recommended where there is no obvious cause for infertility or where mild endometriosis has been diagnosed.",
          "The couple had experienced two previous failures with GIFT."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is given, esp. to show your affection; a present:",
        "examples": [
          "I have to get my sister a gift for her birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special or unusual ability; a talent:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a gift for music – he plays the piano and sings beautifully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is given as a present:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of people bought the book as a Christmas gift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you give without getting anything in return:",
        "examples": [
          "You must convince the tax man that your gift is entirely for charitable purposes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something in an official or formal way:",
        "examples": [
          "I gifted to my husband my 50 per cent share of the property."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gifts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a present or something that is given:",
        "examples": [
          "a birthday/wedding gift",
          "bear gifts The guests all arrived bearing (= bringing) gifts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is surprisingly easy or cheap:",
        "examples": [
          "That goal was a gift!",
          "£100 for a good leather coat? It's a gift!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special ability to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "gift for He has a gift for languages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something in an official or formal way:",
        "examples": [
          "The child's grandmother had gifted her £10,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it easy for an opponent to score, win, or be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "She hit the ball into the net, almost gifting the set to her opponent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "GIFT is often recommended where there is no obvious cause for infertility or where mild endometriosis has been diagnosed.",
          "The couple had experienced two previous failures with GIFT."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is given, esp. to show your affection; a present:",
        "examples": [
          "I have to get my sister a gift for her birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special or unusual ability; a talent:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a gift for music – he plays the piano and sings beautifully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is given as a present:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of people bought the book as a Christmas gift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you give without getting anything in return:",
        "examples": [
          "You must convince the tax man that your gift is entirely for charitable purposes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something in an official or formal way:",
        "examples": [
          "I gifted to my husband my 50 per cent share of the property."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gig": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a single performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music, or by a comedian (= a performer who makes people laugh, for example by telling jokes or funny stories):",
        "examples": [
          "play a gig The band is going to Atlanta to play a gig at the Fox Theatre.",
          "do a gig The comedian did her first gig at the Comedy Store in London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job:",
        "examples": [
          "get the gig She's well qualified, but I think it's unlikely she will get the gig.",
          "He had a comfortable enough gig as coach at Yale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job that is temporary, does not offer many hours, or may end at any time, usually involving working for yourself rather than for an employer:",
        "examples": [
          "Instead of six-month gigs, workers are in search of stable jobs.",
          "gig work Gig work refers to ways of earning income outside of traditional, long-term employer-employee relationships.",
          "gig worker Gig workers are banding together in order to improve their working rights and pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light two-wheeled carriage pulled by one horse, used especially in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "He had the horse and gig brought to the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light, fast boat for rowing (= moving using long sticks called oars) or sailing:",
        "examples": [
          "We had no sail in the gig, but the larger boat was fully equipped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "I don't get why people want to buy something that only has 14.5 gigs of useable memory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a musician or group of musicians) to perform gigs:",
        "examples": [
          "She gigged at bars for years before becoming famous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job, esp. one as a performer or one that lasts only a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "Now many of his gigs as a singer-saxophonist are being put on hold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job, often a temporary one:",
        "examples": [
          "He landed a gig writing a new employee manual."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gigantic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely large:",
        "examples": [
          "a gigantic statue",
          "The cost has been gigantic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely large:",
        "examples": [
          "a gigantic shopping center"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "giggle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to laugh repeatedly in a quiet but uncontrolled way, often at something silly or rude or when you are nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop that giggling in the back row!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a nervous or silly laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "nervous giggle There were a few nervous giggles from people in the audience.",
          "I tried to stifle a giggle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you can't stop giggling:",
        "examples": [
          "get the giggles I got the giggles in the lecture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is funny, often when it involves laughing at someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "for a giggle Just for a giggle, we hid his trousers while he was in the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh quietly, esp. in a nervous way, often at something silly:",
        "examples": [
          "We couldn’t stop giggling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "giggles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you can't stop giggling:",
        "examples": [
          "get the giggles I got the giggles in the lecture.",
          "I got a fit of the giggles in the middle of the meeting.",
          "He looked so comical and I'm afraid I got the giggles.",
          "I couldn't look at Klara - I knew I'd get the giggles.",
          "I got a terrible case of the giggles while she was making the speech."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "giggling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh repeatedly in a quiet but uncontrolled way, often at something silly or rude or when you are nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop that giggling in the back row!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gigolo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who is paid by a woman to have sex with her or spend time with her",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gigs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a single performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music, or by a comedian (= a performer who makes people laugh, for example by telling jokes or funny stories):",
        "examples": [
          "play a gig The band is going to Atlanta to play a gig at the Fox Theatre.",
          "do a gig The comedian did her first gig at the Comedy Store in London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job:",
        "examples": [
          "get the gig She's well qualified, but I think it's unlikely she will get the gig.",
          "He had a comfortable enough gig as coach at Yale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job that is temporary, does not offer many hours, or may end at any time, usually involving working for yourself rather than for an employer:",
        "examples": [
          "Instead of six-month gigs, workers are in search of stable jobs.",
          "gig work Gig work refers to ways of earning income outside of traditional, long-term employer-employee relationships.",
          "gig worker Gig workers are banding together in order to improve their working rights and pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light two-wheeled carriage pulled by one horse, used especially in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "He had the horse and gig brought to the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light, fast boat for rowing (= moving using long sticks called oars) or sailing:",
        "examples": [
          "We had no sail in the gig, but the larger boat was fully equipped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "I don't get why people want to buy something that only has 14.5 gigs of useable memory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a musician or group of musicians) to perform gigs:",
        "examples": [
          "She gigged at bars for years before becoming famous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job, esp. one as a performer or one that lasts only a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "Now many of his gigs as a singer-saxophonist are being put on hold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job, often a temporary one:",
        "examples": [
          "He landed a gig writing a new employee manual."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gilded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered with a thin layer of gold or a substance that looks like gold:",
        "examples": [
          "The gilded dome of the cathedral rises above the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rich or of a higher social class:",
        "examples": [
          "gilded youth The story revolves around the gilded youth of the 1920s and their glittering lifestyles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the organ through which fish and other water creatures breathe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measure of liquid that is equal to 0.142 litres or a quarter of a pint",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the organ through which fish and other water creatures breathe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gills": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the organ through which fish and other water creatures breathe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measure of liquid that is equal to 0.142 litres or a quarter of a pint",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the organ through which fish and other water creatures breathe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gimmick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is not serious or of real value that is used to attract people's attention or interest temporarily, especially to make them buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "publicity gimmick The campaign was a publicity gimmick aimed at winning back customers.",
          "sales/marketing gimmick They give away free gifts with children's meals as a sales/marketing gimmick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something invented esp. for the purpose of attracting attention and that has no other purpose or value:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposal to cut taxes was nothing but a campaign gimmick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not serious or of real value, which is used to attract people's attention or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "The Senate opened debate on the balanced-budget amendment, with Democrats calling it a gimmick.",
          "advertising/marketing/promotional gimmick Some Wall Street bankers say one-stop shopping is more of a marketing gimmick by the banks.",
          "The fan-voting element is little more than a gimmick that helps the network distinguish its award show from others."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gimmicks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is not serious or of real value that is used to attract people's attention or interest temporarily, especially to make them buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "publicity gimmick The campaign was a publicity gimmick aimed at winning back customers.",
          "sales/marketing gimmick They give away free gifts with children's meals as a sales/marketing gimmick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something invented esp. for the purpose of attracting attention and that has no other purpose or value:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposal to cut taxes was nothing but a campaign gimmick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not serious or of real value, which is used to attract people's attention or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "The Senate opened debate on the balanced-budget amendment, with Democrats calling it a gimmick.",
          "advertising/marketing/promotional gimmick Some Wall Street bankers say one-stop shopping is more of a marketing gimmick by the banks.",
          "The fan-voting element is little more than a gimmick that helps the network distinguish its award show from others."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gimp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant or stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't stand that gimp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with a physical disability, especially one that affects someone's legs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a limp (= a way of walking slowly and with difficulty because of having an injured or painful leg or foot )",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gets sexual pleasure from being hurt or treated badly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a clear, strong alcoholic drink flavoured with juniper berries (= small fruits):",
        "examples": [
          "a bottle of gin",
          "a gin and tonic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine for separating cotton fibres from their seeds:",
        "examples": [
          "Record cotton hauls have strained gins across the southern High Plains.",
          "Georgia employs nearly 50,000 cotton farmers, gin operators, truckers, warehousemen and brokers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a special machine to separate cotton fibres from their seeds:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has gone from ginning 5,000 bales of cotton per year in the early 1990s to about 32,000 bales last year.",
          "Commercial companies then processed and exported ginned cotton to markets abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of colorless, strong alcoholic drink",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ginger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the spicy root of a tropical plant that is used in cooking or preserved in sugar, or a powder made from this root, used as a spice:",
        "examples": [
          "ground ginger Stir the ground (= powdered) ginger and brown sugar into the mixture.",
          "crystallized ginger Make sure you chop the crystallized ginger into tiny pieces.",
          "ginger biscuits/cake"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a red or orange-brown colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has red or orange-brown hair:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] Hey, ginger, what are you doing?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "rum and ginger"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a red or orange-brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "ginger hair His nickname was Ginger because of his ginger hair.",
          "a ginger cat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the spicy root of a tropical plant, used esp. as a powder in cooking and baking",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gingerbread": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of cake, usually very dark brown and soft, that contains ginger",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of cake or cookie that contains ginger:",
        "examples": [
          "a gingerbread man (= a spicy gingerbread cookie shaped like a person)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gingivitis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an infection of the gums (= the part of the mouth from which the teeth grow) which causes swelling, pain, and sometimes bleeding",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "giraffe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large African animal with a very long neck and long legs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large African animal with a very long neck and long legs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "giraffes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large African animal with a very long neck and long legs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large African animal with a very long neck and long legs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "girdle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of underwear for women, worn around the waist and bottom, that stretches to shape the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long strip of cloth worn tied around the waist, especially in the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that surrounds another thing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ring of bones at the shoulder supporting the arms or at the pelvis supporting the legs:",
        "examples": [
          "the pectoral/pelvic/shoulder girdle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to surround something:",
        "examples": [
          "a garden girdled by oak trees"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of elastic underwear worn around the waist and buttocks, esp. in the past by women, to shape the body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "girlfriend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman or girl who a person is having a romantic or sexual relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never met his girlfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the female friend of a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "Susan was going out to lunch with her girlfriends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used, usually by a woman, when talking to a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "You'd better listen to me, girlfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman with whom you have a romantic relationship, or a female friend:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve never met his girlfriend.",
          "Susan was going out to lunch with her girlfriends."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "girlfriends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman or girl who a person is having a romantic or sexual relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never met his girlfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the female friend of a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "Susan was going out to lunch with her girlfriends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used, usually by a woman, when talking to a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "You'd better listen to me, girlfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman with whom you have a romantic relationship, or a female friend:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve never met his girlfriend.",
          "Susan was going out to lunch with her girlfriends."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "girlish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Girlish behaviour or characteristics are typical of a girl:",
        "examples": [
          "a girlish laugh",
          "His eyelashes were long and girlish."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "girls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of female friends:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going out with the girls tonight.",
          "The girls at work gave it to me.",
          "I'm seeing the girls on Friday evening.",
          "I thought I'd invite the girls around for a few drinks.",
          "What time are you meeting up with the girls tonight?",
          "Here's a photo of me and the girls at Charlotte's party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "girth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the distance around the outside of a thick or fat object, like a tree or a body:",
        "examples": [
          "in girth The oak was two metres in girth.",
          "ample girth humorous His ample girth was evidence of his love of good food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the strap that goes around the middle of a horse to keep the saddle (= rider's seat) or the load in the right position:",
        "examples": [
          "Loosen the girth a little."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance around the outside of a thick or fat object, like a tree or a body:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a man of massive girth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the most important pieces of information about something, or general information without details:",
        "examples": [
          "get the gist We got the gist, but not every word.",
          "the gist of I was just about able to grasp the gist of their argument.",
          "for gist Reading for gist requires less detailed comprehension."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main subject, without details, of a piece of information:",
        "examples": [
          "The gist of what she said was that I didn’t know what I was talking about."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "git": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a man, who is stupid or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "You stupid/lying git!",
          "He's a miserable old git."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "giveaway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is given free to a customer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that tells or shows something secret, often without intending to:",
        "examples": [
          "a dead giveaway He said he'd given up smoking, but the empty packs in the bin were a dead giveaway (= clearly showed the secret truth)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in a game such as football or ice hockey when a player's actions cause the ball, puck, or a point to be lost to another player or the other team:",
        "examples": [
          "a giveaway goal",
          "They chased the ball all over the field and pressured opponents into giveaways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A giveaway price is very low:",
        "examples": [
          "giveaway price The furniture shop's offering three-piece suites at giveaway prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that communicates information, esp. when there is no intention to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The look on his face when her name is mentioned is a dead giveaway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something provided at no charge, or for which nothing is expected in return:",
        "examples": [
          "The tax cuts represent a giveaway by the government to these businesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is given free to a customer:",
        "examples": [
          "You might want to consider other forms of giveaway if your products are unsuitable to offer as samples or gifts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a price that is very low:",
        "examples": [
          "The furniture shop's offering three-piece suites at give-away prices"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "given": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "knowing about or considering a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Given his age, he's a remarkably fast runner.",
          "given (the fact) that Given (the fact) that he's had six months to do this, he hasn't made much progress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "already decided, arranged, or agreed:",
        "examples": [
          "At the given signal, the group rushed forward to the barrier.",
          "any given The bomb could go off at any given (= any) time and in any given (= any) place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something regularly or as a habit:",
        "examples": [
          "She was given to staying in bed till lunchtime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is certain to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "take something as a given You can take it as a given that there will be champagne at the wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of give",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is certain to happen or to be:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a given that if he is defeated for reelection, he’ll be offered a position in the administration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considering:",
        "examples": [
          "Given his age, he’s in excellent physical condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "already decided, arranged, or agreed:",
        "examples": [
          "At any given time (= at any particular time), the jury may reach a verdict, so we’d better stay nearby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is certain to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a given that the role of government in American life is going to expand over the next few years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "giver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I thanked the giver of every gift in person.",
          "Women are celebrated as the givers of life.",
          "I'm a regular advice giver on this blog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that gives money or goods to an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Having a star attached to your charity does attract more givers.",
          "These people are among the Democratic party's biggest givers.",
          "corporate givers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to offer something to someone, or to provide someone with something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] She gave us a set of saucepans as a wedding present.",
          "Can you give me a date for another appointment?",
          "They never gave me a chance/choice.",
          "Has the director given you permission to do that?",
          "[ + adv/prep ] We always try to give to charity.",
          "We're collecting for the children's home - please give generously.",
          "give (out) something to someone The police gave (out) road-safety booklets to the children (= gave them to all the children).",
          "give (up) your seat Please give (up) your seat to an elderly or disabled person if they need it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone a particular amount:",
        "examples": [
          "I gave the taxi driver £20 and told him to keep the change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give your money, time, or best efforts, especially in a way that seems generous:",
        "examples": [
          "We're very grateful to all the people who have given of their time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a lot of effort into doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "We must be finished by tonight, so I want you to give it your all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone something:",
        "examples": [
          "give something out The winner's name was given (out)/They gave the winner's name (out) on the news.",
          "[ + two objects ] Can you give Jo a message for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish someone by sending them to prison for a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] If you're found guilty, they'll give you three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow a person or activity a particular amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] I'm nearly ready - just give me a couple of minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate that something will last a particular amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] Look at that old car she bought - I give it two weeks before it breaks down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce or cause something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] The fresh air gave us an appetite (= made us hungry).",
          "What you said has given me an idea.",
          "give (out) The alarm gave (out) a high-pitched sound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone something or cause someone to think that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "I was given to understand she was staying at this hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone something or cause someone to think that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "Upon quitting home, she gave it to be understood that she was about to visit her aunt in the Rue des Drômes.",
          "He even gave it to be understood that there has been some kind of massacre.",
          "I did not say, as you gave it to be believed, that the gentleman was to blame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform an action:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] She gave me a smile/strange look.",
          "give something a push They had to give the car a push to start it.",
          "give someone a call/ring Give me a call/ring (= phone me) when you get back from holiday.",
          "Who is giving the speech/lecture/concert?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize a party, meal, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They're always giving parties.",
          "The ambassador is giving a banquet for the visiting president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attempt something:",
        "examples": [
          "Only a few people are successful as professional athletes, but it's worth giving it a go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say publicly that everyone present at a formal occasion, especially a meal, should drink a toast to someone (= have a drink in honour of someone):",
        "examples": [
          "Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the president!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something gives, it stretches, bends, or breaks, or becomes less firm or tight, under pressure:",
        "examples": [
          "give under/with The rope gave under/with the weight of the load.",
          "The shoes will give a little after you've worn them once or twice.",
          "figurative You can't work so hard all the time - something will have to give (= change).",
          "give (out) figurative Suddenly her patience gave (out) and she shouted angrily at the children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some sports, to decide and state officially that a player or the ball is in a particular condition or place:",
        "examples": [
          "The umpire gave the batsman out.",
          "The ball was clearly out, but the line judge gave it in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of stretching, bending, or breaking, or becoming less firm or tight, under pressure:",
        "examples": [
          "A sweater knitted in pure cotton doesn't have much give (= will not stretch much)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer something of your own to another person or thing, or to allow something you own or control to be owned or used by another:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re collecting for the Red Cross – please give what you can.",
          "We’re giving Helen a salad bowl/We’re giving a salad bowl to Helen as a wedding present.",
          "Give me back my book/Give my book back (= Return my book).",
          "Give her enough time (= Allow her to have enough time) to finish the exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce or cause something:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave me a hard push.",
          "Give me a phone call when you get home.",
          "The president is giving a speech tonight.",
          "The fresh air gave us an appetite (= made us hungry).",
          "We’re giving a birthday party for Kareem.",
          "He gave me the impression (= He made me think) that the deal would go through.",
          "This car has given (= caused) me lots of trouble ever since I got it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stretch or become looser:",
        "examples": [
          "New shoes will give a little after you’ve worn them a few times.",
          "fig. The negotiations are completely deadlocked, and neither side will give an inch (= each refuses to change its position even a little)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer something to someone or provide them with it, especially without asking for any payment:",
        "examples": [
          "give sb sth Can you give me a date for another appointment?",
          "give sth to sb We gave over 200 free copies of the software to a local educational institution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay a particular amount of money to someone for something:",
        "examples": [
          "give sth for sth What would you give for this painting?",
          "There are people starving as a result of the disaster, so please give generously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow a person or activity a particular amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "You should give at least two days for writing the report.",
          "give sb a moment/minute/second I'm nearly finished - just give me a moment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "giving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of providing money for something, especially to a charity or other good cause:",
        "examples": [
          "Corporate giving has declined markedly since the beginning of the recession.",
          "Charitable giving can usually be offset against tax."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gizmo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any small device with a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "electronic gizmos"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any small device:",
        "examples": [
          "The store is full of gizmos like pagers and cellular telephones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small object or machine that is designed for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh, the gadgets and gizmos you can buy - for only $100.",
          "high-tech/electronic gizmo"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gizzards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of bird's stomach that has thick muscles, where food is ground down (= broken into small pieces by pressing or squeezing), especially with very small stones:",
        "examples": [
          "Most water birds keep grit, quartz, and other small stones in their muscular gizzard to help grind up food."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glacial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made or left by a glacier:",
        "examples": [
          "glacial deposits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely cold:",
        "examples": [
          "glacial temperatures",
          "a glacial period"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely unfriendly:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave me a glacial stare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely slow:",
        "examples": [
          "glacial pace The case is moving forward at a glacial pace.",
          "The scenery rolled past at a speed that seemed positively glacial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "An ice core dating back 740,000 years has revealed eight ice ages, or glacials, followed by shorter interglacial periods."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glacier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large mass of ice that moves slowly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land, esp. down the side of a mountain, often moving rocks with it and changing the shape of the land",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "glaciers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large mass of ice that moves slowly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land, esp. down the side of a mountain, often moving rocks with it and changing the shape of the land",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "glad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pleased and happy:",
        "examples": [
          "glad about We were glad about her success.",
          "glad (that) I'm glad (that) you came.",
          "glad to I'm glad to know the parcel arrived safely.",
          "(only too) glad to I'd be (only too) glad to help you.",
          "glad of We'd be glad of the chance to meet her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleased and happy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] We were glad (that) she succeeded.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] You don’t have to thank us – we were glad to help.",
          "I'm glad of the opportunity to express my thanks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small area of grass without trees in a forest",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gladiator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in ancient Rome, a man who fought another man or an animal, usually until one of them died, for public entertainment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ancient Rome, a man who fought another man or an animal as a public entertainment",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gladiators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in ancient Rome, a man who fought another man or an animal, usually until one of them died, for public entertainment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ancient Rome, a man who fought another man or an animal as a public entertainment",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gladly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "willingly or happily:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd gladly meet her, but I'm out of the office that week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glamorous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "attractive in an exciting and special way:",
        "examples": [
          "a glamorous woman/outfit",
          "a glamorous job",
          "She was looking very glamorous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exciting and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "glamorous fashion models",
          "a glamorous job"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glamour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the special exciting and attractive quality of a person, place, or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "glamour of Who can resist the glamour of Hollywood?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality of someone or something that causes excitement and admiration because of its style or attractive appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "Hollywood glamour",
          "The downhill race was one of the glamour events of the Winter Olympics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give a quick short look:",
        "examples": [
          "glance around She glanced round the room to see who was there.",
          "glance round Kate glanced round the court hoping that nobody would recognize her.",
          "glance up He glanced up from his book as I passed.",
          "glance over Could you glance over this letter and see if it's alright?",
          "glance through I only had to time to glance through the newspaper headlines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shine, reflect light, or sparkle:",
        "examples": [
          "glance on The sunlight glanced on the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In cricket, if a batter glances the ball, they hit it quickly and lightly at an angle so that it goes behind them with only a small change of direction:",
        "examples": [
          "He glanced the delivery for four.",
          "She glanced a short-pitched delivery down to fine leg for a single."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick short look:",
        "examples": [
          "take a glance at I just took a quick glance at the company's website.",
          "cast a glance at She cast a glance at the kitchen clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "tell at a glance He could tell at a glance that something was wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when first looking:",
        "examples": [
          "At first glance I thought it was a dog (but I was mistaken)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick look at someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The driver gave a glance back as he moved into the passing lane."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glanced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a quick short look:",
        "examples": [
          "glance around She glanced round the room to see who was there.",
          "glance round Kate glanced round the court hoping that nobody would recognize her.",
          "glance up He glanced up from his book as I passed.",
          "glance over Could you glance over this letter and see if it's alright?",
          "glance through I only had to time to glance through the newspaper headlines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shine, reflect light, or sparkle:",
        "examples": [
          "glance on The sunlight glanced on the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In cricket, if a batter glances the ball, they hit it quickly and lightly at an angle so that it goes behind them with only a small change of direction:",
        "examples": [
          "He glanced the delivery for four.",
          "She glanced a short-pitched delivery down to fine leg for a single."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give a quick short look:",
        "examples": [
          "glance around She glanced round the room to see who was there.",
          "glance round Kate glanced round the court hoping that nobody would recognize her.",
          "glance up He glanced up from his book as I passed.",
          "glance over Could you glance over this letter and see if it's alright?",
          "glance through I only had to time to glance through the newspaper headlines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shine, reflect light, or sparkle:",
        "examples": [
          "glance on The sunlight glanced on the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In cricket, if a batter glances the ball, they hit it quickly and lightly at an angle so that it goes behind them with only a small change of direction:",
        "examples": [
          "He glanced the delivery for four.",
          "She glanced a short-pitched delivery down to fine leg for a single."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick short look:",
        "examples": [
          "take a glance at I just took a quick glance at the company's website.",
          "cast a glance at She cast a glance at the kitchen clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "tell at a glance He could tell at a glance that something was wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when first looking:",
        "examples": [
          "At first glance I thought it was a dog (but I was mistaken)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick look at someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The driver gave a glance back as he moved into the passing lane."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gland": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organ of the body or of a plant that secretes (= produces) liquid chemicals that have various purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "The glands in my neck are a little bit swollen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organ of the body that produces chemicals that influence activities such as growth, and that has an important effect on health:",
        "examples": [
          "sweat glands"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glands": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organ of the body or of a plant that secretes (= produces) liquid chemicals that have various purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "The glands in my neck are a little bit swollen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organ of the body that produces chemicals that influence activities such as growth, and that has an important effect on health:",
        "examples": [
          "sweat glands"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, angry look:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave me a fierce glare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unpleasantly bright or strong light:",
        "examples": [
          "Tinted windows will reduce the glare/the sun's glare.",
          "give off glare This screen gives off a lot of glare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shine too brightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun was glaring right in my eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look directly and continuously at someone or something in an angry way:",
        "examples": [
          "glare at She glared angrily at everyone and stormed out of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at someone angrily and without moving your eyes:",
        "examples": [
          "He kept talking during the concert, and people were glaring at him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shine too brightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun glared on the snow and the effect was blinding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, angry look at someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Their greeting was returned by a disapproving glare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shine that is much too bright and feels as if it is hurting your eyes:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] A tinted windshield cuts down on glare."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glaring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something bad is very obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "glaring errors",
          "a glaring injustice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shining too brightly:",
        "examples": [
          "glaring light",
          "glaring colours"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something bad) very obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a glaring mistake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glasgow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in central Scotland:",
        "examples": [
          "Her work is on display at the Kelvingrove museum in Glasgow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard, transparent material, used to make windows, bottles, and other objects:",
        "examples": [
          "coloured/broken glass",
          "a glass jar/dish/ornament",
          "pane of glass It's a huge window made from a single pane of glass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "objects made from glass when thought of as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum has a fine collection of valuable glass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a glasshouse:",
        "examples": [
          "In cool climates you have to grow tropical plants under glass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small container for drinks made of glass or similar material, with a flat base and usually with no handle:",
        "examples": [
          "beer glass The bartender refilled my beer glass.",
          "wine glass He accidentally broke one of their wine glasses.",
          "She poured some milk into a glass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type or amount of drink contained in a glass:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like a glass of water?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two small pieces of special glass or plastic in a frame worn in front of the eyes to improve sight:",
        "examples": [
          "pair of glasses I need a different pair of glasses for driving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "The glass has been falling/rising (= showing a change to bad/good weather) all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack someone with a broken bottle or glass:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sentenced to two years in jail for glassing a student in a bar.",
          "I got glassed in the face and needed treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search by looking through something such as binoculars (= a pair of tubes with glass lenses at either end that let you see things far away more clearly) or gun sights (= the part of a gun that you look through to aim):",
        "examples": [
          "When Jack glassed the barbed-wire enclosure, his binoculars magnified the legs of a man extending from under a truck.",
          "Between each step I glassed into the thick forest and rolled my finger across the center focusing wheel to adjust my vision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard, transparent material that is used to make windows, bottles, and other objects",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A glass is a small container of glass, usually round and without a handle, for holding a liquid that you can drink, or the liquid held by such a container:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She poured some milk into a glass.",
          "[ C ] May I have a glass of water?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of glass:",
        "examples": [
          "a glass jar/bottle"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glasses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "two small pieces of special glass or plastic in a frame worn in front of the eyes to improve sight:",
        "examples": [
          "pair of glasses I need a different pair of glasses for driving.",
          "reading glasses He looked at her over the top of his reading glasses.",
          "Has anyone seen my glasses?",
          "I usually wear contact lenses, but I sometimes wear glasses when my eyes are tired.",
          "He wears glasses for reading.",
          "I need new glasses - my vision has changed so much since I got this pair that I can barely read the menu."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two small pieces of specially made glass or transparent plastic worn in front of the eyes to improve sight and held in place with a frame that reaches back over the ears:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of glasses"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glassware": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "drinking glasses or other objects made of glass:",
        "examples": [
          "a display/collection of ornamental glassware"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "objects made of glass, esp. containers for drinking",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "glaucoma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disease of the eye that can cause a person to gradually lose their sight",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disease in which pressure builds up inside the eye",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "glaze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a surface shiny by putting a liquid substance onto it and leaving it or heating it until it dries:",
        "examples": [
          "Glaze the pastry with beaten egg.",
          "The pot had been badly glazed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your eyes glaze or glaze over, they stay still and stop showing any emotion because you are bored or tired or have stopped listening:",
        "examples": [
          "Among the audience, eyes glazed over and a few heads started to nod."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a piece of glass into a window or the windows of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "The house is nearly finished but it hasn't been glazed yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance used to glaze something:",
        "examples": [
          "a cake with a dark chocolate glaze",
          "pottery with a fine, translucent glaze"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shiny surface given to an object or a food, esp. by covering it with a liquid that shines when it dries:",
        "examples": [
          "The pottery was famous for the rich glaze of its vases and jugs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover an object, as a food, with a liquid that shines when it dries:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The cake was glazed with raspberry syrup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When someone’s eyes glaze over, they become fixed and shiny, as if the person is not seeing anything:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] By the fourth act of the opera, his eyes had glazed over (= he became bored)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glazed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made of or containing glass:",
        "examples": [
          "All the rooms have glazed doors.",
          "Use the glazed cupboards to display attractive china."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of your eyes) still and not showing any emotion because you are bored or tired or have stopped listening:",
        "examples": [
          "a glazed expression/look",
          "Noticing my slightly glazed eyes, he quickly summarized his points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a shiny surface, made by putting a liquid substance onto something and leaving it or heating it to dry:",
        "examples": [
          "The feast included spring onion pancakes with glazed duck breast.",
          "Portugal is renowned for its colourful and hand-painted glazed pottery and tiles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gleam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to produce or reflect a small, bright light:",
        "examples": [
          "He polished the table until it gleamed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When eyes gleam, they shine in a way that expresses a particular emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "gleam with/in His eyes gleamed with/in triumph."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something gleams",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shine with a soft light:",
        "examples": [
          "Street lights gleamed brightly in the snow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, shiny light:",
        "examples": [
          "the gleam of silver candlesticks"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gleaming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bright and shiny from being cleaned:",
        "examples": [
          "a gleaming kitchen",
          "gleaming windows"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happiness, excitement, or pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "She opened her presents with glee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happiness or great pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "Malone pumped his fist with glee after scoring the game-winner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gleefully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happily and with excitement or pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "She talks gleefully about her adventures.",
          "The winner danced gleefully around the room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a deep, narrow valley, especially among mountains:",
        "examples": [
          "the glens of Scotland",
          "Glen Maye"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glib": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "speaking or spoken in a confident way, but without careful thought or honesty:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a glib, self-centred man.",
          "glib answer/explanation No one was convinced by his glib answers/explanations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy and confident in speech, with little thought or sincerity:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s not flashy, and he doesn’t know how to be glib."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move easily without stopping and without effort or noise:",
        "examples": [
          "She came gliding gracefully into the ballroom in a long, flowing gown.",
          "I love my new pen - it just glides across/over the paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or progress without difficulty or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people glide effortlessly through life with no real worries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fly by floating on air currents instead of using power from wings or an engine:",
        "examples": [
          "We saw a condor gliding high above the mountains.",
          "glide through Unlike other spacecraft, the shuttle can glide back through the atmosphere, land safely, and be reused."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In cricket, if a batter glides the ball, they hit it quickly and lightly at an angle so that it goes behind them with only a small change of direction:",
        "examples": [
          "He glided the delivery for four.",
          "She glided a short-pitched delivery down to fine leg for a single."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move from one musical note to another in a smooth and connected manner:",
        "examples": [
          "The pianos glided up and down the scale effortlessly.",
          "They practised gliding from their lowest note to their highest note."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, easy, smooth movement across a surface that makes no noise:",
        "examples": [
          "Every dancer wants the glorious glide of a Fred Astaire or a Ginger Rogers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of floating on air currents, rather than using power from wings or an engine:",
        "examples": [
          "He reached the canyon's edge and went into his glide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sound that is similar to a vowel but marks the start of a syllable:",
        "examples": [
          "In English, the sound /j/ in \"yes\" or \"due\" is a glide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement from one musical note to another in a smooth and connected manner, or a curved line written over or under musical notes to show that they must be played in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The children were asked to distinguish between upward and downward glides.",
          "A glissando is a glide from one pitch to another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move easily and continuously, as if without effort:",
        "examples": [
          "She glided along on her skates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glides": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move easily without stopping and without effort or noise:",
        "examples": [
          "She came gliding gracefully into the ballroom in a long, flowing gown.",
          "I love my new pen - it just glides across/over the paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or progress without difficulty or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people glide effortlessly through life with no real worries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fly by floating on air currents instead of using power from wings or an engine:",
        "examples": [
          "We saw a condor gliding high above the mountains.",
          "glide through Unlike other spacecraft, the shuttle can glide back through the atmosphere, land safely, and be reused."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In cricket, if a batter glides the ball, they hit it quickly and lightly at an angle so that it goes behind them with only a small change of direction:",
        "examples": [
          "He glided the delivery for four.",
          "She glided a short-pitched delivery down to fine leg for a single."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move from one musical note to another in a smooth and connected manner:",
        "examples": [
          "The pianos glided up and down the scale effortlessly.",
          "They practised gliding from their lowest note to their highest note."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, easy, smooth movement across a surface that makes no noise:",
        "examples": [
          "Every dancer wants the glorious glide of a Fred Astaire or a Ginger Rogers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of floating on air currents, rather than using power from wings or an engine:",
        "examples": [
          "He reached the canyon's edge and went into his glide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sound that is similar to a vowel but marks the start of a syllable:",
        "examples": [
          "In English, the sound /j/ in \"yes\" or \"due\" is a glide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement from one musical note to another in a smooth and connected manner, or a curved line written over or under musical notes to show that they must be played in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The children were asked to distinguish between upward and downward glides.",
          "A glissando is a glide from one pitch to another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move easily and continuously, as if without effort:",
        "examples": [
          "She glided along on her skates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gliding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sport or activity of flying in a glider",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "glimmer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shine with a weak light or a light that is not continuous:",
        "examples": [
          "The lights of the village were glimmering in the distance.",
          "glimmer with The sky glimmered with stars.",
          "a glimmering candle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light that glimmers weakly:",
        "examples": [
          "glimmer of light We saw a glimmer of light in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight sign of something good or positive:",
        "examples": [
          "glimmer of hope This month's sales figures offer a glimmer of hope for the depressed economy.",
          "glimmer of interest She's never shown a glimmer of interest in classical music.",
          "glimmer of light The first glimmer of light (= sign of development or understanding) has appeared in the peace talks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of light) to shine without strength or not continuously:",
        "examples": [
          "A candle glimmered faintly in the darkened room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a weak light that does not shine continuously :",
        "examples": [
          "a glimmer of light"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A glimmer is also a slight sign:",
        "examples": [
          "The treaty offered a glimmer of hope to the region."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glimmers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shine with a weak light or a light that is not continuous:",
        "examples": [
          "The lights of the village were glimmering in the distance.",
          "glimmer with The sky glimmered with stars.",
          "a glimmering candle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light that glimmers weakly:",
        "examples": [
          "glimmer of light We saw a glimmer of light in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight sign of something good or positive:",
        "examples": [
          "glimmer of hope This month's sales figures offer a glimmer of hope for the depressed economy.",
          "glimmer of interest She's never shown a glimmer of interest in classical music.",
          "glimmer of light The first glimmer of light (= sign of development or understanding) has appeared in the peace talks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of light) to shine without strength or not continuously:",
        "examples": [
          "A candle glimmered faintly in the darkened room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a weak light that does not shine continuously :",
        "examples": [
          "a glimmer of light"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A glimmer is also a slight sign:",
        "examples": [
          "The treaty offered a glimmer of hope to the region."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glimpse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to see something or someone for a very short time or only partly:",
        "examples": [
          "We glimpsed the ruined abbey from the windows of the train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you see something or someone for a very short time:",
        "examples": [
          "catch a fleeting glimpse of I only caught (= had) a fleeting glimpse of the driver of the getaway car, but I know I would recognize her if I saw her again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick idea or understanding of what something is like:",
        "examples": [
          "glimpse of This biography offers a few glimpses of his life before he became famous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brief look at someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He caught a glimpse of her face."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glimpsed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see something or someone for a very short time or only partly:",
        "examples": [
          "We glimpsed the ruined abbey from the windows of the train."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glimpses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to see something or someone for a very short time or only partly:",
        "examples": [
          "We glimpsed the ruined abbey from the windows of the train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you see something or someone for a very short time:",
        "examples": [
          "catch a fleeting glimpse of I only caught (= had) a fleeting glimpse of the driver of the getaway car, but I know I would recognize her if I saw her again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick idea or understanding of what something is like:",
        "examples": [
          "glimpse of This biography offers a few glimpses of his life before he became famous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brief look at someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He caught a glimpse of her face."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to produce small, bright flashes of light reflected from a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The stream glinted in the moonlight.",
          "A large diamond glinted on her finger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When someone's eyes glint, they look bright, expressing a strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "glint with She smiled at him, her eyes glinting with mischief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something glints:",
        "examples": [
          "glint of She saw the glint of a knife blade, and screamed.",
          "a mischievous glint in his eye"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce or reflect small, bright flashes of light:",
        "examples": [
          "sun glinting off a windshield"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, bright flash of light:",
        "examples": [
          "A coin tossed into the fountain may catch a glint of light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A glint can also be a brief expression in someone's eyes that tells you how that person is really thinking or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "a glint of pride in his eye"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glinting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce small, bright flashes of light reflected from a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The stream glinted in the moonlight.",
          "A large diamond glinted on her finger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When someone's eyes glint, they look bright, expressing a strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "glint with She smiled at him, her eyes glinting with mischief."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glistening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shine by reflecting light from a wet or smooth surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The grass glistened in the early-morning dew.",
          "glisten with His eyes glistened with tears."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glitch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small problem or fault that prevents something from being successful or working as well as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "We'd expected a few glitches, but everything's gone remarkably smoothly.",
          "The system has been plagued with glitches ever since its launch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden unexpected increase in electrical power, especially one that causes a fault in an electronic system:",
        "examples": [
          "The computer failure was due to a glitch caused by lightning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience a small fault or problem, especially one that stops something from working:",
        "examples": [
          "The mail system has glitched a couple of times recently.",
          "At that moment the videophone glitched."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem or fault:",
        "examples": [
          "a technical glitch",
          "a minor glitch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small problem or mistake that prevents something from being successful or working as well as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "The system has been plagued with glitches ever since its launch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glitches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small problem or fault that prevents something from being successful or working as well as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "We'd expected a few glitches, but everything's gone remarkably smoothly.",
          "The system has been plagued with glitches ever since its launch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden unexpected increase in electrical power, especially one that causes a fault in an electronic system:",
        "examples": [
          "The computer failure was due to a glitch caused by lightning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience a small fault or problem, especially one that stops something from working:",
        "examples": [
          "The mail system has glitched a couple of times recently.",
          "At that moment the videophone glitched."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem or fault:",
        "examples": [
          "a technical glitch",
          "a minor glitch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small problem or mistake that prevents something from being successful or working as well as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "The system has been plagued with glitches ever since its launch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glitter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to produce a lot of small, bright flashes of reflected light:",
        "examples": [
          "Her diamond necklace glittered brilliantly under the spotlights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's eyes glitter, they look bright and express strong feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "glitter with His dark eyes glittered with anger behind his glasses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the excitement and attractive quality connected with rich and famous people:",
        "examples": [
          "glitter of He was attracted by the glitter of Hollywood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something glitters:",
        "examples": [
          "glitter of There was a glitter of frost on the grass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very small pieces of shiny material used to decorate the skin or used by children to make pictures",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shine with little, bright flashes of reflected light:",
        "examples": [
          "The grass glittered like jewels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "little, bright flashes of reflected light:",
        "examples": [
          "the glitter of moonlight on the lake"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Glitter is also very small pieces of shiny material used to decorate a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Decorate the dress with glitter and buttons."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glittering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "exciting or admired by many people, usually relating to rich and famous people:",
        "examples": [
          "a glittering career",
          "The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most glittering occasions in the movie world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shining with a lot of small bright flashes of light:",
        "examples": [
          "the glittering skyline of Manhattan"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glittery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "producing a lot of small flashes of reflected light:",
        "examples": [
          "glittery eye shadow",
          "a glittery dress"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gloat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to feel or express great pleasure or satisfaction because of your own success or good luck, or someone else's failure or bad luck:",
        "examples": [
          "gloat over/about She's continually gloating over/about her new job.",
          "I know I shouldn't gloat, but it really serves him right.",
          "gloat at His enemies were quick to gloat at his humiliation.",
          "[ + speech ] \"This is our fourth victory in a row,\" he gloated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you gloat about something:",
        "examples": [
          "to have a gloat at/over/about something"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or show much pleasure because of your own success or good luck, or because of someone else’s misfortune:",
        "examples": [
          "You may have won, but don’t gloat about it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gloating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling or expressing great pleasure or satisfaction because of your own success or good luck, or someone else's failure or bad luck:",
        "examples": [
          "The gloating expression in his eyes had been replaced by curiosity.",
          "He glanced at it, then at Michael, with a gloating expression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressions of great pleasure or satisfaction because of your own success or good luck, or someone else's failure or bad luck:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's be gracious in victory - no gloating, no jeering."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "global": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the whole world:",
        "examples": [
          "a global catastrophe/problem"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considering or relating to all parts of a situation or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "This report gives a global picture of the company's finances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the whole world:",
        "examples": [
          "We hope an era of peace and global cooperation has begun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including or affecting the whole world:",
        "examples": [
          "The President argued that technology and his energy plans \"will help us to confront the serious challenge of global climate change.\"",
          "a global catastrophe/problem"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considering or relating to all parts of a situation or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "This report gives a global picture of the company's finances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start operating in countries all over the world:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm made its bid to go global by taking over a leading American electronics distributor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "globally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "across the whole world:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has to be able to compete globally.",
          "Globally, rates of asthma have been rising for years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that includes all parts of a situation or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to look at this issue globally.",
          "This operation can be performed globally on a batch of records."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "globe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the world:",
        "examples": [
          "around the globe His greatest ambition is to sail around the globe.",
          "all around the globe She is a superstar all around the globe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a map of the world made in the shape of a ball and attached to a support, that can be turned around at the same angle as the earth turns in space:",
        "examples": [
          "spin a globe She spun the globe, and pointed to the Solomon Islands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any ball-shaped object",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the world:",
        "examples": [
          "The Olympic Games will be seen around the globe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object shaped like a ball, or such an object having a map of the world on its outer surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the world:",
        "examples": [
          "Today, we're looking at sites all around the globe for the expansion of our company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "globes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the world:",
        "examples": [
          "around the globe His greatest ambition is to sail around the globe.",
          "all around the globe She is a superstar all around the globe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a map of the world made in the shape of a ball and attached to a support, that can be turned around at the same angle as the earth turns in space:",
        "examples": [
          "spin a globe She spun the globe, and pointed to the Solomon Islands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any ball-shaped object",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the world:",
        "examples": [
          "The Olympic Games will be seen around the globe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object shaped like a ball, or such an object having a map of the world on its outer surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the world:",
        "examples": [
          "Today, we're looking at sites all around the globe for the expansion of our company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gloom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feelings of great unhappiness and loss of hope:",
        "examples": [
          "Bergman's films are often full of gloom and despair.",
          "gloom and doom There is widespread gloom and doom about the company's future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which it is nearly dark and difficult to see well:",
        "examples": [
          "She peered into the gloom, but she couldn't see where the noise was coming from.",
          "A figure emerged from the gloom of the corridor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lack of hope:",
        "examples": [
          "Gloom and anger replaced her earlier upbeat mood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "darkness or near darkness:",
        "examples": [
          "Up ahead they could see lights in the gloom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feelings of worry that things are bad and will not improve:",
        "examples": [
          "There is widespread doom and gloom about the company's future.",
          "The market gloom was caused by fears of recession."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gloomy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unhappy and without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "a gloomy person/expression",
          "The cemetery is a gloomy place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not expecting or believing anything good in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a gloomy economic forecast",
          "UK The vet is rather gloomy about my cat's chances of recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dark in a way that is unpleasant and makes it difficult to see:",
        "examples": [
          "What gloomy weather we're having!",
          "We waited in a gloomy waiting room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing a lack of hope:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite gloomy predictions, the stock market remains strong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dark or nearly dark:",
        "examples": [
          "It was another gray, gloomy day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not giving much hope for the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The stock market is sinking on the back of gloomy economic news.",
          "Despite the gloomy outlook for personal computer sales in the United States, sales in Japan are strong."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glories": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "praise and thanks, especially as given to God:",
        "examples": [
          "Glory be to God!",
          "He dedicated his poetry to the glory of God."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great admiration, honour, and praise that you earn by doing something successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "glory of He revelled in the glory of scoring three goals in the final eight minutes.",
          "blaze of glory This was her final professional match, and she wanted to end her career in a blaze of glory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important achievement that earns someone great admiration, honour, and praise:",
        "examples": [
          "The reunion is an opportunity for the soldiers to remember their past glories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great beauty, or something special or extremely beautiful, that gives great pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "They want to restore the castle to its former glory.",
          "in all its/your glory The garden in all its glory is now open to the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of praise and thanks to God:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Glory, Hallelujah!\"",
          "There were shouts of \"Glory be!\" and \"Hallelujah!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express any strong emotion, especially surprise or enjoyment :",
        "examples": [
          "\"Glory!\" he said.",
          "Glory be! Who would have expected that?",
          "Glory be - what a wonderful view!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great admiration, honor, and praise that you earn by achieving something, or something which deserves admiration or honor:",
        "examples": [
          "He basked in the glory of his victory.",
          "Winning the championship was the crowning glory of her career (= it was her highest achievement)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great beauty, or something that is very beautiful or excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They are restoring the building to its former glory.",
          "[ C usually pl ] the glories of ancient Egypt"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glorified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to praise and honour God or a person:",
        "examples": [
          "There are 99 prayer beads - one for each way Allah can be glorified in the Koran.",
          "A statue was erected to glorify the country's national heroes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe or represent something in a way that makes it seem better or more important than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't like the way the film glorified war/violence.",
          "informal The limousine was really just a glorified taxi."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glorify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to praise and honour God or a person:",
        "examples": [
          "There are 99 prayer beads - one for each way Allah can be glorified in the Koran.",
          "A statue was erected to glorify the country's national heroes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe or represent something in a way that makes it seem better or more important than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't like the way the film glorified war/violence.",
          "informal The limousine was really just a glorified taxi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to praise or honor someone or something, or to make someone or something seem more excellent than is actually true:",
        "examples": [
          "The film glorifies the past too much.",
          "He has been glorified in the press."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glorious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "deserving great admiration, praise, and honour:",
        "examples": [
          "a glorious victory",
          "a memorial to the glorious dead of two world wars"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very beautiful:",
        "examples": [
          "The beetroot had turned the soup a glorious pink.",
          "Your roses are glorious!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Glorious weather is very pleasant, and especially hot and sunny:",
        "examples": [
          "They had glorious weather for their wedding.",
          "It was a glorious winter day - crisp and clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very enjoyable or giving great pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "This wine is absolutely glorious.",
          "We had a glorious time in the south of France last summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very beautiful or excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "July was a beautiful month of glorious sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "deserving admiration, praise, and honor:",
        "examples": [
          "She thought it was a grand and glorious country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gloriously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize how good something is or how much pleasure it gives:",
        "examples": [
          "They looked gloriously happy.",
          "They windsurfed on gloriously deserted beaches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize how beautiful something is:",
        "examples": [
          "a gloriously restored 12th century church"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize how pleasant and sunny the weather is:",
        "examples": [
          "We've had gloriously sunny weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that deserves great admiration, praise, and honour:",
        "examples": [
          "The team's season ended gloriously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wonderfully and very enjoyably:",
        "examples": [
          "The meanings of his paintings are gloriously elusive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "praise and thanks, especially as given to God:",
        "examples": [
          "Glory be to God!",
          "He dedicated his poetry to the glory of God."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great admiration, honour, and praise that you earn by doing something successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "glory of He revelled in the glory of scoring three goals in the final eight minutes.",
          "blaze of glory This was her final professional match, and she wanted to end her career in a blaze of glory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important achievement that earns someone great admiration, honour, and praise:",
        "examples": [
          "The reunion is an opportunity for the soldiers to remember their past glories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great beauty, or something special or extremely beautiful, that gives great pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "They want to restore the castle to its former glory.",
          "in all its/your glory The garden in all its glory is now open to the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of praise and thanks to God:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Glory, Hallelujah!\"",
          "There were shouts of \"Glory be!\" and \"Hallelujah!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express any strong emotion, especially surprise or enjoyment :",
        "examples": [
          "\"Glory!\" he said.",
          "Glory be! Who would have expected that?",
          "Glory be - what a wonderful view!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great admiration, honor, and praise that you earn by achieving something, or something which deserves admiration or honor:",
        "examples": [
          "He basked in the glory of his victory.",
          "Winning the championship was the crowning glory of her career (= it was her highest achievement)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great beauty, or something that is very beautiful or excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They are restoring the building to its former glory.",
          "[ C usually pl ] the glories of ancient Egypt"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gloss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a smooth, shiny appearance on the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a gloss Marble can be polished to a high gloss.",
          "gloss finish This varnish provides a long-lasting and hard-wearing gloss finish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "paint that produces a smooth, shiny appearance on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "gloss (paint) We'll need a litre of gloss (paint) to cover the woodwork.",
          "All the shades are available in matt or gloss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance used to make your lips, hair, or skin appear shiny:",
        "examples": [
          "lip gloss Red lip gloss gave her a glamorous look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an explanation for a word or phrase:",
        "examples": [
          "Difficult expressions are explained in the glosses at the bottom of the page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide an explanation for a word or phrase:",
        "examples": [
          "In the school edition of the book, the older and more rare words have been glossed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to paint something with gloss paint:",
        "examples": [
          "They glossed the woodwork."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smooth shine on the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The floor was waxed and buffed to a high gloss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an explanation of a word or phrase in a text",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "glossy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "smooth and shiny:",
        "examples": [
          "She has wonderfully glossy hair.",
          "a dog with a glossy coat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A glossy book or magazine has been produced on shiny and expensive paper and contains many colour pictures:",
        "examples": [
          "a glossy coffee-table book",
          "a pile of glossy magazines/car brochures"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "looking attractive, but often not having serious value or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "This magazine is full of glossy advertisements for aftershave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a photograph printed on smooth shiny paper",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "smooth and shiny:",
        "examples": [
          "He has straight, glossy black hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A glossy magazine or photograph is one printed on shiny paper.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "glove": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing that is worn on the hand and wrist for warmth or protection, with separate parts for each finger:",
        "examples": [
          "leather/woollen/rubber gloves",
          "a pair of gloves"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put gloves on your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "She gloved her hands to protect them from the chemicals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch a ball when playing baseball:",
        "examples": [
          "He gloved the ball, turned and threw in one motion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a covering for the hand and wrist, with separate parts for the thumb and each finger, that provides warmth or protection:",
        "examples": [
          "leather/rubber gloves",
          "a pair of gloves"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gloves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing that is worn on the hand and wrist for warmth or protection, with separate parts for each finger:",
        "examples": [
          "leather/woollen/rubber gloves",
          "a pair of gloves"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put gloves on your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "She gloved her hands to protect them from the chemicals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch a ball when playing baseball:",
        "examples": [
          "He gloved the ball, turned and threw in one motion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a covering for the hand and wrist, with separate parts for the thumb and each finger, that provides warmth or protection:",
        "examples": [
          "leather/rubber gloves",
          "a pair of gloves"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to produce a continuous light and sometimes heat:",
        "examples": [
          "A nightlight glowed dimly in the corner of the children's bedroom.",
          "This substance is so radioactive that it glows in the dark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look attractive because you are happy or healthy, especially with eyes that are shining:",
        "examples": [
          "glow with The children's faces were glowing with excitement.",
          "They came back from their week at the beach, glowing with health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be hot or red from exercising:",
        "examples": [
          "When we got back from our walk in the snow, my whole body was glowing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuous light and/or heat that is produced by something:",
        "examples": [
          "glow of The room was dark except for the glow of the fire.",
          "Neon emits a characteristic red glow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of your face feeling or appearing warm and healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "Like all the staff at the health club she had the healthy glow of the young and fit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a positive feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "glow of They felt a glow of pride as they watched their daughter collect the award.",
          "warm glow of She felt a warm glow of satisfaction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuous light, esp. light from something that is heated:",
        "examples": [
          "the glow of embers from a fire"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a red or warm look:",
        "examples": [
          "Her face has a natural, healthy glow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A glow is also a positive feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "The glow of romance seemed to have worn off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shine with a continuous light:",
        "examples": [
          "A nightlight glowed dimly in the bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a red or warm look on the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "His cheeks glowed after the workout."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glowed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a continuous light and sometimes heat:",
        "examples": [
          "A nightlight glowed dimly in the corner of the children's bedroom.",
          "This substance is so radioactive that it glows in the dark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look attractive because you are happy or healthy, especially with eyes that are shining:",
        "examples": [
          "glow with The children's faces were glowing with excitement.",
          "They came back from their week at the beach, glowing with health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be hot or red from exercising:",
        "examples": [
          "When we got back from our walk in the snow, my whole body was glowing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glowing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "praising with enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "glowing tribute In her speech, she paid a glowing tribute to her predecessor.",
          "glowing review His latest book has received glowing reviews."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of enthusiastic praise:",
        "examples": [
          "glowing reviews",
          "a glowing evaluation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to produce a continuous light and sometimes heat:",
        "examples": [
          "A nightlight glowed dimly in the corner of the children's bedroom.",
          "This substance is so radioactive that it glows in the dark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look attractive because you are happy or healthy, especially with eyes that are shining:",
        "examples": [
          "glow with The children's faces were glowing with excitement.",
          "They came back from their week at the beach, glowing with health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be hot or red from exercising:",
        "examples": [
          "When we got back from our walk in the snow, my whole body was glowing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuous light and/or heat that is produced by something:",
        "examples": [
          "glow of The room was dark except for the glow of the fire.",
          "Neon emits a characteristic red glow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of your face feeling or appearing warm and healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "Like all the staff at the health club she had the healthy glow of the young and fit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a positive feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "glow of They felt a glow of pride as they watched their daughter collect the award.",
          "warm glow of She felt a warm glow of satisfaction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuous light, esp. light from something that is heated:",
        "examples": [
          "the glow of embers from a fire"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a red or warm look:",
        "examples": [
          "Her face has a natural, healthy glow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A glow is also a positive feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "The glow of romance seemed to have worn off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shine with a continuous light:",
        "examples": [
          "A nightlight glowed dimly in the bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a red or warm look on the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "His cheeks glowed after the workout."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glucose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of sugar that is found in plants, especially fruit, and supplies an important part of the energy that animals need",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of sugar that is found in many foods and that organisms use to get energy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "glue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sticky substance that is used for joining things together permanently, produced from animal bones and skins or by a chemical process",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join things together using glue:",
        "examples": [
          "Is it worth trying to glue this plate back together?",
          "glue something on I've nearly finished making my plane - I just have to glue the wings on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sticky substance used for joining things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join something to something else with a sticky substance that makes the two things stay together when it dries:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll just glue the handle back on the cup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glued": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sticky substance that is used for joining things together permanently, produced from animal bones and skins or by a chemical process",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join things together using glue:",
        "examples": [
          "Is it worth trying to glue this plate back together?",
          "glue something on I've nearly finished making my plane - I just have to glue the wings on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sticky substance used for joining things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join something to something else with a sticky substance that makes the two things stay together when it dries:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll just glue the handle back on the cup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gluing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "glum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "disappointed or unhappy, and quiet:",
        "examples": [
          "You look glum. What's up?",
          "glum about He's very glum about the company's prospects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a place is glum, it is not attractive and has nothing that causes pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "They live in one glum little room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sad and discouraged:",
        "examples": [
          "a glum expression"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gluten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a protein that is contained in wheat and some other grains:",
        "examples": [
          "a gluten-free diet"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glutes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Squats are ideal for developing and toning the glutes.",
          "Step up, squeezing the right glute as you lift."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "glycerin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, thick, clear liquid used in making explosives and medicines and for making food sweet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for genetically modified: used for describing a plant or animal that has had some of its genes (= parts of a cell that give a plant or animal its particular characteristics) changed by scientists:",
        "examples": [
          "A report claimed that GM maize and rice showed health benefits."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gmt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Greenwich Mean Time: the time at Greenwich in London on which times around the world are based:",
        "examples": [
          "They began moving toward their vehicles shortly after 2000 GMT."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gnarly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "rough and twisted, especially because of old age or no protection from bad weather:",
        "examples": [
          "There were low trees with thick, gnarly branches.",
          "He served an amazing artichoke soup with gnarly black truffles and Parmesan shaved over the top."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something extreme, especially something that is very dangerous and exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "The waves were what surfers would call \"pretty gnarly\".",
          "Have you ever had a gnarly car incident?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to deal with because of being very complicated:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a gnarly, worldwide problem.",
          "His relaxed delivery helps him to sail smoothly through the gnarliest of topics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gnaw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bite or chew something repeatedly, usually making a hole in it or gradually destroying it:",
        "examples": [
          "Babies like to gnaw hard objects when they're teething.",
          "gnaw on A dog lay under the table, gnawing on a bone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make you feel worried or uncomfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "be gnawed by I've been gnawed by guilt about not replying to her letter yet.",
          "gnaw at The feeling that I've forgotten something has been gnawing at me all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bite or chew something repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The cat began to gnaw at the towel beneath him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel continual anxiety or pain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gnawed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bite or chew something repeatedly, usually making a hole in it or gradually destroying it:",
        "examples": [
          "Babies like to gnaw hard objects when they're teething.",
          "gnaw on A dog lay under the table, gnawing on a bone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make you feel worried or uncomfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "be gnawed by I've been gnawed by guilt about not replying to her letter yet.",
          "gnaw at The feeling that I've forgotten something has been gnawing at me all day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gnocchi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small round balls made from potato or wheat flour mixed with water, that you eat in soup or with sauce",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gnome": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary, very small, old man with a beard and a pointed hat, in traditional children's stories",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a model of a gnome used as a garden decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "garden gnome I don't think garden gnomes are in very good taste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works by using their mind, but does not talk to, and is not known by, the public:",
        "examples": [
          "The gnomes in the back room are putting the finishing touches to the new software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the powerful bankers (= people who own or control banks) from Switzerland who control a lot of money, much of it belonging to foreign governments:",
        "examples": [
          "He had, perhaps unfairly, blamed the gnomes of Zurich for the sterling crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in children’s stories) an imaginary, very small old man who lives underground and guards gold and other valuable objects",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gnomes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary, very small, old man with a beard and a pointed hat, in traditional children's stories",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a model of a gnome used as a garden decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "garden gnome I don't think garden gnomes are in very good taste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works by using their mind, but does not talk to, and is not known by, the public:",
        "examples": [
          "The gnomes in the back room are putting the finishing touches to the new software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the powerful bankers (= people who own or control banks) from Switzerland who control a lot of money, much of it belonging to foreign governments:",
        "examples": [
          "He had, perhaps unfairly, blamed the gnomes of Zurich for the sterling crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in children’s stories) an imaginary, very small old man who lives underground and guards gold and other valuable objects",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "goal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area on a playing field, that usually has two posts with a net fixed behind them, where players try to send the ball in order to score in sports such as football and hockey:",
        "examples": [
          "into the goal Black headed the ball into the goal.",
          "towards the goal She won the ball and ran towards the goal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a point scored in some sports, such as football and hockey, when a player gets the ball into this area:",
        "examples": [
          "Brazil won by three goals to one.",
          "score a goal Only one goal was scored in the entire match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring goals:",
        "examples": [
          "Who is playing in goal for Milan this evening?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring goals:",
        "examples": [
          "He used to keep goal for Wimbledon.",
          "Roberts kept goal in the absence of the injured Ali Matthews."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a goal area that has been left without any defenders:",
        "examples": [
          "Young rolled the ball across the six-yard box for Rooney to tap the ball into the open goal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an aim or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Our goal is for the country to be fully independent within two years.",
          "They have set themselves a series of goals to achieve by the end of the month.",
          "achieve a goal of Do you think I'll be able to achieve my goal of losing five kilos before the summer?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in many sports) a point scored when a player sends a ball or other object into a particular area of play or into a netted structure that is defended by the opposing team:",
        "examples": [
          "Lanzo missed scoring a goal by inches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In some sports, a goal is also the area or netted structure into which a player sends a ball or other object in order to score a point.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an aim or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "My goal is to lose ten pounds before the summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a purpose, or something that you want to achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "set (sb) a goal The sales team have set themselves a series of goals to achieve by the end of the month.",
          "reach/achieve a goal Are the changes helping the organization achieve its goals or hindering progress?",
          "the main/primary/ultimate goal",
          "an achievable goal"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goalie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in some sports, the player who stands in the team's goal to try to stop the other team from scoring:",
        "examples": [
          "The goalie dived sharply to the right, but couldn't stop the shot.",
          "He was a youth hockey goalie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area on a playing field, that usually has two posts with a net fixed behind them, where players try to send the ball in order to score in sports such as football and hockey:",
        "examples": [
          "into the goal Black headed the ball into the goal.",
          "towards the goal She won the ball and ran towards the goal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a point scored in some sports, such as football and hockey, when a player gets the ball into this area:",
        "examples": [
          "Brazil won by three goals to one.",
          "score a goal Only one goal was scored in the entire match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring goals:",
        "examples": [
          "Who is playing in goal for Milan this evening?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring goals:",
        "examples": [
          "He used to keep goal for Wimbledon.",
          "Roberts kept goal in the absence of the injured Ali Matthews."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a goal area that has been left without any defenders:",
        "examples": [
          "Young rolled the ball across the six-yard box for Rooney to tap the ball into the open goal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an aim or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Our goal is for the country to be fully independent within two years.",
          "They have set themselves a series of goals to achieve by the end of the month.",
          "achieve a goal of Do you think I'll be able to achieve my goal of losing five kilos before the summer?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in many sports) a point scored when a player sends a ball or other object into a particular area of play or into a netted structure that is defended by the opposing team:",
        "examples": [
          "Lanzo missed scoring a goal by inches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In some sports, a goal is also the area or netted structure into which a player sends a ball or other object in order to score a point.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an aim or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "My goal is to lose ten pounds before the summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a purpose, or something that you want to achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "set (sb) a goal The sales team have set themselves a series of goals to achieve by the end of the month.",
          "reach/achieve a goal Are the changes helping the organization achieve its goals or hindering progress?",
          "the main/primary/ultimate goal",
          "an achievable goal"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal related to sheep that usually has horns and a beard. Goats live wild on mountains or are kept on farms to provide milk, meat, wool, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "goat's milk/cheese"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is very active sexually, or would like to be and makes it obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "an old goat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Greatest Of All Time: used to refer to or describe the person who has performed better than anyone else ever, especially in a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "Mohammad Ali boxed his way into our hearts and will forever be known as GOAT, Greatest Of All Time.",
          "Hamilton may end up being the GOAT as far as I can see."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a horned animal related to the sheep, which is kept to provide milk, meat, or wool",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is blamed for causing a failure or defeat, esp. in a team sports competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Jefferson’s three errors made him the goat of last night’s game."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goatee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, usually pointed beard grown only on the chin, not the cheeks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small beard (= the hair on the lower part of a man’s face) grown on the middle, but not the sides, of the lower part of the face",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "goats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal related to sheep that usually has horns and a beard. Goats live wild on mountains or are kept on farms to provide milk, meat, wool, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "goat's milk/cheese"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is very active sexually, or would like to be and makes it obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "an old goat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Greatest Of All Time: used to refer to or describe the person who has performed better than anyone else ever, especially in a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "Mohammad Ali boxed his way into our hearts and will forever be known as GOAT, Greatest Of All Time.",
          "Hamilton may end up being the GOAT as far as I can see."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a horned animal related to the sheep, which is kept to provide milk, meat, or wool",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is blamed for causing a failure or defeat, esp. in a team sports competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Jefferson’s three errors made him the goat of last night’s game."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gob": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mouth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not say anything:",
        "examples": [
          "You'd better keep your gob shut about what happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece or lump of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a gob of butter"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gobble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to eat food too fast:",
        "examples": [
          "She gobbled her dinner (down/up)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound of a male turkey",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat quickly and sometimes with a lot of noise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] She gobbled up/down her lunch and hurried back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound of a male turkey (= a large bird)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gobbled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat food too fast:",
        "examples": [
          "She gobbled her dinner (down/up)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound of a male turkey",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gobbledygook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "language that sounds important and official but is difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "This computer manual is gobbledygook."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gobbles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to eat food too fast:",
        "examples": [
          "She gobbled her dinner (down/up)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound of a male turkey",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat quickly and sometimes with a lot of noise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] She gobbled up/down her lunch and hurried back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound of a male turkey (= a large bird)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gobbling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat food too fast:",
        "examples": [
          "She gobbled her dinner (down/up)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound of a male turkey",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "goblin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in stories) a small, ugly creature that is harmful to humans",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, imaginary, usually ugly creature who plays tricks on people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "goblins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in stories) a small, ugly creature that is harmful to humans",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, imaginary, usually ugly creature who plays tricks on people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gobs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mouth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not say anything:",
        "examples": [
          "You'd better keep your gob shut about what happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece or lump of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a gob of butter"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goddam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to add emphasis to what is being said:",
        "examples": [
          "goddamn (it) Goddamn (it), how much longer will it take?",
          "Don't drive so goddamn fast!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goddamn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to add emphasis to what is being said:",
        "examples": [
          "goddamn (it) Goddamn (it), how much longer will it take?",
          "Don't drive so goddamn fast!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goddamned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to add emphasis to what is being said:",
        "examples": [
          "goddamn (it) Goddamn (it), how much longer will it take?",
          "Don't drive so goddamn fast!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goddess": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a female god:",
        "examples": [
          "goddess of Aphrodite was the ancient Greek goddess of love."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goddesses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a spirit or being believed to control some part of the universe or life and often worshipped for doing so, or something that represents this spirit or being:",
        "examples": [
          "the ancient Greek gods and goddesses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is very important to you, who you admire very much, and who strongly influences you:",
        "examples": [
          "His most devoted fans think of him as a sort of god."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the seats in a theatre that are at the highest level and the furthest distance from the stage:",
        "examples": [
          "We managed to get tickets but they were up in the gods, which wasn't ideal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some religions) the being who made the universe and is believed to have an effect on all things:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you believe in God?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a spirit or being believed to control some part of the universe or life and often worshiped for doing so, or a representation of this being:",
        "examples": [
          "the god of war"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A god can also be someone who is admired a lot or too much:",
        "examples": [
          "Dr. Tay is a god to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim belief) the being that created and rules the universe, the earth, and its people:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you believe in God?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "godfather": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a male godparent",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the leader of a criminal group, especially a mafia family",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male godparent",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who started or developed something new, esp. in music or art:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr. Brown became known as the godfather of soul music."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "godforsaken": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A godforsaken place is not attractive and contains nothing interesting or pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The town is a godforsaken place at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of places) not containing anything interesting or attractive, and far from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Why would you come to this godforsaken place?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "godless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having or believing in God or gods:",
        "examples": [
          "a godless society"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad or evil",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing belief in, or respect for, God",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "godmother": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a female godparent",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female godparent",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "godparents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in the Christian religion) a person who, at a baptism ceremony, promises to help a new member of the religion, usually a child, in religious and moral matters",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult who is partly responsible for the moral and Christian religious development of another person's child",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gods": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the seats in a theatre that are at the highest level and the furthest distance from the stage:",
        "examples": [
          "We managed to get tickets but they were up in the gods, which wasn't ideal.",
          "I paid £150 for a ticket up in the gods.",
          "They do have cheap tickets but they're up in the gods and the view from there is terrible.",
          "I got a really cheap ticket in the gods.",
          "We were sitting in the gods and unable to see much of the stage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "godsend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something good that happens unexpectedly, especially at a time when it is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "real godsend The grant was a real godsend, especially considering the theatre was going to be shut down next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something good that happens unexpectedly and at a time when it is especially needed:",
        "examples": [
          "That savings account was a real godsend when she lost her job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "godson": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a male godchild",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male godchild",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "godspeed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to wish someone good luck when they are setting out on a journey :",
        "examples": [
          "\"Farewell and godspeed,\" the general said, ending his speech, and then it was time to go."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gofer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to be sent to get and carry things such as messages, drinks, etc. for other people in a company",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to take messages or to collect and deliver things for other people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does boring jobs for other employees, for example carrying messages or making drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "David works as a gofer at an independent television production company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goggles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "special glasses that fit close to the face to protect the eyes from chemicals, wind, water, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "ski goggles",
          "(a pair of) safety goggles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "special glasses that fit close to the face to protect the eyes:",
        "examples": [
          "safety goggles",
          "swimming goggles"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "movement or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "With so many comings and goings in this office I just can’t seem to concentrate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gold": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a valuable, shiny, yellow metal used to make coins and jewellery:",
        "examples": [
          "Investment in gold was down 29 per cent.",
          "He gave me a beautiful carved pendant made of gold.",
          "The knives and forks were solid gold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shiny or deep yellow colour of the metal gold:",
        "examples": [
          "She walked onto the red carpet wearing a long gold dress.",
          "The team's colours are green and gold.",
          "The colour scheme in the living room is a rich mix of blues, greens, and golds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small disc of gold that is given to the person who wins a competition, especially in a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "He's running so well - surely he'll take the gold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very special or valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "comedy gold The new show is pure comedy gold.",
          "Neither film seemed like box-office gold before it opened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of gold:",
        "examples": [
          "He wore a gold ring.",
          "She has a lot of gold jewellery.",
          "a gold dome"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the shiny or deep yellow colour of the metal gold:",
        "examples": [
          "The fish are blue with gold stripes down the side.",
          "The buildings of the city turn pink and gold in the late afternoon sun.",
          "gold paint"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, yellow metal that is highly valued and used esp. in jewelry and as a form of wealth:",
        "examples": [
          "The price of gold reached a new high Thursday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) a bright yellow color:",
        "examples": [
          "a gold dress",
          "[ U ] His uniform was scarlet and gold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a valuable metal that is traded, bought and sold, and is used by some governments as a currency:",
        "examples": [
          "During difficult economic times, gold is considered to be a very safe investment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "golden": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made of gold:",
        "examples": [
          "a golden necklace"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the colour of gold:",
        "examples": [
          "golden hair/skin",
          "miles of golden beaches"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "special, successful, or giving someone an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "the golden days of our youth",
          "golden opportunity He's got a place at university, which gives him a golden opportunity to do research in the subject which interests him.",
          "The information he gave us proved to be golden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "advantageous, successful, or promising:",
        "examples": [
          "the golden days of youth",
          "They had several golden opportunities (= especially good opportunities) to score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a color that looks like gold; yellow; warm light brown :",
        "examples": [
          "Bake about seven minutes, or until golden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of gold:",
        "examples": [
          "a golden chain"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goldfish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, shiny, gold or orange fish that is often kept as a pet in a bowl or garden pool",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, gold- or orange-colored fish often kept as a pet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "goldilocks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a situation in which something is or has to be exactly right:",
        "examples": [
          "The Mayor takes a Goldilocks approach to his city's 18 percent growth: It's not too fast and not too slow.",
          "Its nickname is the Goldilocks Bird, because it nests only when water levels are \"just right\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a girl in a traditional story who wanted things to be exactly a particular way, saying, for example, that one bed was too hard, one too soft, and one just right",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "goldman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "goldmine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where gold is taken from the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something from which a person, company, etc. can earn a lot of money or that can provide a lot of something that people want:",
        "examples": [
          "Manufacturers of computer-aided design systems are competing to take advantage of this potential goldmine.",
          "a goldmine of sth There's a goldmine of multimedia information at the site."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "golds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "shares in companies that produce gold:",
        "examples": [
          "South African shares ended a fairly active day firm, with golds stronger on a better bullion price."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goldsmith": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes objects from gold",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "golf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played outside on grass in which each player tries to hit a small ball into a series of nine or 18 small holes, using a long, thin stick:",
        "examples": [
          "round of golf We often play a round (= game) of golf at the weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play golf:",
        "examples": [
          "He golfs and runs and works out at the gym.",
          "I learned to golf in Hilton Head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game in which players use a set of sticks to hit small, round, hard balls into a series of nine or 18 small holes on an area of grassy land using as few hits as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you play golf?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "golfer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who plays golf as a job or hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "He's one of the highest-earning professional golfers in the world.",
          "This hotel will appeal to avid golfers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "golfing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of playing golf:",
        "examples": [
          "a golfing holiday",
          "Why don't we go golfing tomorrow?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goliath": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large and powerful person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the Goliath of The country is being seen as the Goliath (= the most powerful) of the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the Bible, a giant (= extremely tall man) who was killed by the boy David throwing a stone at him",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a big powerful organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He transformed the firm from a small family-run sports company into an international Goliath."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gondola": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow boat with a raised point at both ends, used on canals in Venice",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a cable car, ski lift, amusement park ride, etc., a hanging part that people sit or travel in",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container in which passengers travel, esp. one hung from a thick wire which moves up a mountain:",
        "examples": [
          "The gondolas seat 12 skiers and move at 14 miles per hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow boat with a flat bottom and raised points at both ends, moved along by a person with a pole at the back end",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large set of shelves on which goods are displayed in a supermarket",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "goner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that has no chance of continuing to live:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought I was a goner when I saw that car heading towards me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that has no chance of succeeding or continuing to live or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "He reckoned he was a goner when he heard enemy soldiers approaching."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that has no chance of continuing to live:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought I was a goner when I saw that car heading towards me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that has no chance of succeeding or continuing to live or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "He reckoned he was a goner when he heard enemy soldiers approaching."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gong": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round piece of metal that is hung in a frame and hit with a stick to produce a sound as a signal, also used as a musical instrument",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an honour that is given to someone for the public service they have done, or to a performer for a particular acting or singing performance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal hanging from a frame which is hit with a stick to produce a hollow, ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "a dinner gong"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gonorrhea": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disease of the sexual organs that can be given from one person to another during sex",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disease of the sex organs, caught during sexual activity",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gonzo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially used of pieces of writing in newspapers) intended to be shocking and exciting rather than give information:",
        "examples": [
          "gonzo journalism"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasantly sticky substance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, sticky substance:",
        "examples": [
          "Mudslides left goo all over the highway."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goober": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, oval seed that grows underground in pairs inside a thin brown shell:",
        "examples": [
          "The term \"goober\" derives from an African word for the peanut.",
          "Some southern farmers had their own goober patch, where they grew a supply of peanuts sufficient for their families' use throughout the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a silly person:",
        "examples": [
          "People were standing there watching, calling him a goober and all sorts of things.",
          "I feel like such a goober!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goodbye": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used when someone leaves:",
        "examples": [
          "Goodbye Bill! See you next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the words or actions that are used when someone leaves or is left:",
        "examples": [
          "say goodbye to Don't go without saying goodbye to me, will you?",
          "kiss someone goodbye She kissed her children goodbye before leaving for work.",
          "say your goodbyes We said our goodbyes, and left.",
          "I hate long drawn-out goodbyes (= acts of leaving)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when you are going away from someone else, or the act of saying this when you are going away:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Goodbye, Roberto, and thanks again for a great dinner.",
          "[ U ] Don’t go without saying goodbye to me, will you?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goodbyes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used when someone leaves:",
        "examples": [
          "Goodbye Bill! See you next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the words or actions that are used when someone leaves or is left:",
        "examples": [
          "say goodbye to Don't go without saying goodbye to me, will you?",
          "kiss someone goodbye She kissed her children goodbye before leaving for work.",
          "say your goodbyes We said our goodbyes, and left.",
          "I hate long drawn-out goodbyes (= acts of leaving)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when you are going away from someone else, or the act of saying this when you are going away:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Goodbye, Roberto, and thanks again for a great dinner.",
          "[ U ] Don’t go without saying goodbye to me, will you?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goodies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object that people want or enjoy, often something nice to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "All the children were given a bag of goodies - mostly sweets and toys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone, especially in a film or story, who is good:",
        "examples": [
          "It's one of those films where you don't know until the last moment who are the goodies and who are the baddies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh goody! Chocolate cake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something pleasant to eat, such as a piece of candy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used, esp. by children, to show pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh goody! Chocolate cake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goodness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of something, especially of food, that is good for health:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't cook vegetables for too long - they'll lose all their goodness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the personal quality of being morally good:",
        "examples": [
          "Mother Teresa's goodness is an example to us all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express any strong emotion, especially surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "(My) goodness (My) goodness! how many more times do I have to tell you!",
          "goodness (me) Goodness gracious (me), what a terrible thought!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in many fixed expressions to show emotion, esp. surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "Goodness! I thought you’d gone home already!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being morally right and admirable:",
        "examples": [
          "I believe in the basic goodness of human nature."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goods": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "things for sale, or the things that you own:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a 25 percent discount on all electrical goods until the end of the week.",
          "The house insurance will not cover your personal goods.",
          "They sell household goods as well as food.",
          "Sales of consumer goods are up 4 percent over last quarter.",
          "A new law will tax luxury goods worth over $1 million at a much higher rate than previously.",
          "There are good prices on quality leather goods, such as belts and gloves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things, but not people, that are transported by railway or road:",
        "examples": [
          "a goods train",
          "The goods train came off the rails as it entered the station.",
          "He had managed to hide in a goods train bound for Paris.",
          "Unfortunately, there is currently a shortage of experienced goods vehicle drivers in this country.",
          "The goods vehicle was already loaded to capacity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "items for sale, or possessions that can be moved:",
        "examples": [
          "They sell leather goods such as wallets, purses, and briefcases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things for sale, or the things that you own:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a 25% discount on all electrical goods until the end of the week.",
          "fake/counterfeit goods The most active consumers of counterfeit goods are 18- to 24-year-olds, the survey says.",
          "pay for/buy/sell goods One in seven companies already uses the Internet to sell goods and deliver services.",
          "produce/manufacture/export goods",
          "damaged/finished/unsold goods",
          "leather/paper goods"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things, but not people, that are transported by railway or road:",
        "examples": [
          "a goods train",
          "a goods depot/yard"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goodwill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "friendly and helpful feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "The school has to rely on the goodwill of the parents to help it raise money.",
          "gesture of goodwill/goodwill gesture Releasing the hostages has been seen as a gesture of goodwill/a goodwill gesture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a company's value that includes things that cannot be directly measured, for example, its good reputation or its customers' loyalty:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's assets are worth £200 million, plus goodwill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Goodwill Industries: a US-based organization that collects old clothes and other unwanted things and sells them at low prices in special shops. The money is used to provide jobs, training, and services for people who are poor and cannot find work:",
        "examples": [
          "My aunt gave me some towels, and I gave them to the Goodwill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly attitude in which you wish that good things happen to people:",
        "examples": [
          "We hope the negotiations will take place in an atmosphere of openness and goodwill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the value to a company or organization of things that cannot be directly measured, for example, its good reputation or its customers' loyalty:",
        "examples": [
          "Charitable endeavours are important to us in terms of goodwill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between the value of a company's assets and what profit it is expected to make in the future, which is included in the price paid when it is bought or sold:",
        "examples": [
          "We expect the business to raise at least $100,000 in goodwill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goody": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object that people want or enjoy, often something nice to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "All the children were given a bag of goodies - mostly sweets and toys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone, especially in a film or story, who is good:",
        "examples": [
          "It's one of those films where you don't know until the last moment who are the goodies and who are the baddies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh goody! Chocolate cake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something pleasant to eat, such as a piece of candy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used, esp. by children, to show pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh goody! Chocolate cake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gooey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "soft and sticky:",
        "examples": [
          "a gooey cake"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a substance) thick and sticky:",
        "examples": [
          "a gooey dessert"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goof": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a silly mistake:",
        "examples": [
          "If Tom hadn't goofed and missed that shot, we'd have won the game.",
          "She goofed her lines (= said the words in the play wrong)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a silly mistake:",
        "examples": [
          "make a goof I made a real goof by forgetting his name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a silly or stupid person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a foolish or embarrassing mistake:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor showed up and no one was there to meet him – somebody goofed!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goofball": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is silly in a way that is funny, often intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "He plays the role as a lovable goofball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "silly in a way that is funny, often intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "He made everyone laugh with his goofball antics.",
          "a goofball movie"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goofing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a silly mistake:",
        "examples": [
          "If Tom hadn't goofed and missed that shot, we'd have won the game.",
          "She goofed her lines (= said the words in the play wrong)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goofy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "silly:",
        "examples": [
          "That was a real goofy thing to do.",
          "I like Jim, but he's a little goofy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "silly, esp. in an amusing way:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie has talking skeletons and goofy stuff like that."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "google": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the name of a search engine (= program for finding information on the internet):",
        "examples": [
          "Have you tried Google?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search for something on the internet using the Google search engine (= computer program that finds information)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "googled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the name of a search engine (= program for finding information on the internet):",
        "examples": [
          "Have you tried Google?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search for something on the internet using the Google search engine (= computer program that finds information)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "googling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the name of a search engine (= program for finding information on the internet):",
        "examples": [
          "Have you tried Google?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search for something on the internet using the Google search engine (= computer program that finds information)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "googly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of bowling (= throwing) the ball in cricket so that it spins in the opposite way to what the batsman is likely to expect:",
        "examples": [
          "Robin Smith was deceived by Mushtaq Ahmed's googly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a violent criminal who is paid to hurt or threaten people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a silly or stupid person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "cheap wine, especially wine sold in boxes:",
        "examples": [
          "There were some backpackers drinking goon on the beach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is paid to threaten or hurt people:",
        "examples": [
          "The strikers were beaten by a bunch of hired goons."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a violent criminal who is paid to hurt or threaten people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a silly or stupid person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "cheap wine, especially wine sold in boxes:",
        "examples": [
          "There were some backpackers drinking goon on the beach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is paid to threaten or hurt people:",
        "examples": [
          "The strikers were beaten by a bunch of hired goons."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any thick liquid or sticky substance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a messy, slightly liquid substance, esp. one whose contents are not known:",
        "examples": [
          "He puts this goop on his hair to make it stand up straight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large water bird similar to a duck but larger, or the meat from this bird",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a silly person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press or take hold of someone's bottom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage or cause something or someone to be more active",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large bird that lives by water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thing that makes you the most money:",
        "examples": [
          "The fuel and energy sector is the goose that lays the golden eggs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy the thing that makes you the most money, or stop it from making money:",
        "examples": [
          "Raising entry prices to tourist attractions will kill the goose that lays the golden egg for this town. No-one will come here any more."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goosebumps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small raised areas that appear on the skin because of cold, fear, or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "You're cold - look, you've got goosebumps!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goosey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "typical of or like a goose (= a water bird like a large duck):",
        "examples": [
          "He voices the goose in the cartoon - the goosey way he speaks makes you smile.",
          "The peacock made a goosy noise. It was honking exactly like a goose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nervous or frightened, and wanting to protect yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "He said local people were goosey about the potential ecological damage.",
          "A lot of them are goosey about discussing the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's skin goes goosey, they get goosebumps (= small raised areas on their skin) because they are cold, frightened, or excited:",
        "examples": [
          "This poem makes me breathless and goosey all over.",
          "Your skin may go blue and goosy from the cold."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the Grand Old Party: the Republican political party in the US",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Grand Old Party (= a name for the Republican Party):",
        "examples": [
          "The symbol of the GOP is an elephant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gopher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a North American animal that lives in holes that it makes in the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a North American animal that lives in holes it makes in the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "blood, especially from violence or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "blood and gore It's a good film, but there's a lot of blood and gore in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of material shaped like a triangle or with one end narrower than the other, used in making skirts, sails, or umbrellas:",
        "examples": [
          "It has extra gores of fabric in the skirt to make it all swirly and full."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal) to cause an injury to someone, or damage something, with the horns or tusks:",
        "examples": [
          "gored by a bull"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal) to cause an injury with the horns or tusks (= long, curved teeth):",
        "examples": [
          "The bullfighter was almost gored to death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "blood that has come from an injury and become thick",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gorge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually formed by a river or stream cutting through hard rock",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel shocked and angry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat until you are unable to eat any more:",
        "examples": [
          "If you gorge yourself on snacks like that, you won't eat your dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually formed by a river or stream cutting through rock:",
        "examples": [
          "The only way to cross the gorge was over a flimsy wooden bridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat or fill yourself with food until you are unable to eat any more:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She sat in front of the television, gorging herself on chocolates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gorgeous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very beautiful or pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "What a gorgeous room/dress/colour!",
          "The bride looked gorgeous.",
          "The weather was so gorgeous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very beautiful and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "What a gorgeous dress!",
          "The bride looked gorgeous."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gorgon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman whose appearance and behaviour causes fear:",
        "examples": [
          "Our teacher is a real gorgon!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of three sisters in ancient Greek stories who had snakes on their heads instead of hair, and who turned anyone who looked at them into stone",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gorilla": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large ape that comes from western Africa",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large ape (= animal like a monkey) that comes from western and central Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gorillas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large ape that comes from western Africa",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large ape (= animal like a monkey) that comes from western and central Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving violence and blood:",
        "examples": [
          "a very gory film",
          "a gory description of the operation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant or frightening, esp. because covered with blood or showing signs of violence:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m afraid most operations look pretty gory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gosling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young goose",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gospel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the four books of the Bible that contain details of the life of Jesus Christ:",
        "examples": [
          "gospel according to St Mark's Gospel/the Gospel according to St Mark"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the teachings of Jesus Christ:",
        "examples": [
          "preach/spread the gospel Jesus told them to go out into the world and preach/spread the gospel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the complete truth:",
        "examples": [
          "take something as gospel If Mary tells you something, you can take it as gospel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style of religious music originally performed by black Americans",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of principles or ideas that someone believes in:",
        "examples": [
          "gospel of He travels around the country, streading the gospel of natural farming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style of Christian religious music originally developed and performed by African-Americans:",
        "examples": [
          "gospel singers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the four books of the Bible that contain details of the life of Jesus",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The gospel (truth) is the complete truth:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know what happened to the money, that's the gospel truth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gossamer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the very thin thread that spiders produce to make webs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very delicate and light:",
        "examples": [
          "gossamer wings",
          "a gossamer veil"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gossip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "conversation or reports about other people's private lives that might be unkind, disapproving, or not true:",
        "examples": [
          "Her letter was full of gossip.",
          "idle gossip I don't like all this idle gossip.",
          "juicy gossip I've got some juicy gossip for you.",
          "the (latest) gossip Have you heard the (latest) gossip?",
          "have a gossip about UK Jane and Lyn sat in the kitchen having a good gossip about their friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who enjoys talking about other people and their private lives:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a terrible gossip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk about other people's private lives:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop gossiping and do your work.",
          "gossip about People have started to gossip about us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "talk about other people’s private lives:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Have you heard the latest gossip (= what is being said about someone)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A gossip is also someone who enjoys talking about other people’s private lives:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Charlie is a real gossip."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gossiping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk about other people's private lives:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop gossiping and do your work.",
          "gossip about People have started to gossip about us."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "goth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of rock music that often has words expressing ideas about death or the end of the world",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who likes goth music and wears black clothes and white make-up",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gothic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or like a style of building that was common in Europe between the 12th and 16th centuries and whose characteristics are pointed arches and windows, high ceilings, and tall, thin columns:",
        "examples": [
          "a Gothic cathedral",
          "Gothic arches"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe writing or films in which strange things happen in frightening places",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of buildings) built in an old style that uses stone, very high ceilings, and lots of decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "Gothic architecture"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gotten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": [
          "They were so pleased that they'd finally gotten to visit (= succeeded in visiting) England."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of get:",
        "examples": [
          "If you hadn’t gotten sick, we’d be in Hawaii now.",
          "She’s gotten used to having me around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Gotten is also used with “have” to show that someone has recently come to possess something:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve gotten (= I recently bought) a new pair of glasses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gouda": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard, yellow cheese from the Netherlands with a mild (= not strong) flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "I made two versions of the quiche, one with Gouda and the other with Gruyère.",
          "Most goudas can be kept for up to a year as long as they are still encased in wax.",
          "Remove the cauliflower from the oven, and layer with sliced Gouda cheese."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gouge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to dig or cut into something in a rough or violent way:",
        "examples": [
          "gouge a hole He drove into some railings and gouged a hole in the back of his car.",
          "A symbol was gouged into the surface of the wood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge someone too much money for something, in a way that is dishonest or unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill is intended to prevent loan companies gouging people with poor credit histories.",
          "The bank hit me with a £140 charge and two days later they gouged me another £85."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole or hollow that has been dug or cut into something:",
        "examples": [
          "There are deep gouges in the soil where the car left the track."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a handle, a long, curved blade and a sharp end, used for cutting wood and stone and in surgery (= medical cutting):",
        "examples": [
          "The debris is cleared out with a gouge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a hole in something, or remove something from a hole using a sharp, pointed object:",
        "examples": [
          "The bomb had gouged a huge hole in the roadway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge someone far too much money for something done or something sold:",
        "examples": [
          "We didn’t know the value of the foreign money, and the taxi driver gouged us."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gouged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig or cut into something in a rough or violent way:",
        "examples": [
          "gouge a hole He drove into some railings and gouged a hole in the back of his car.",
          "A symbol was gouged into the surface of the wood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge someone too much money for something, in a way that is dishonest or unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill is intended to prevent loan companies gouging people with poor credit histories.",
          "The bank hit me with a £140 charge and two days later they gouged me another £85."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gourmet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of food) very high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "gourmet coffee",
          "a gourmet meal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing or serving food that is very high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a gourmet restaurant",
          "a gourmet chef"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who knows a lot about food and cooking, and who enjoys eating high-quality food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who knows a lot about food and cooking, and who enjoys eating good food:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a gourmet cook."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a painful disease that makes the joints (= places where two bones are connected), especially the feet, knees, and hands, swell",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painful disease of the joints, esp. in a toe or finger",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "govern": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to control and direct the public business of a country, city, group of people, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The country has been governed by military regimes.",
          "A president needs popular support in order to govern effectively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a controlling influence on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Prices of goods are governed by the cost of the raw materials, as well as by the cost of production and distribution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control and be responsible for the public business of a country, state, city, or other organized group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The newly elected president will govern the country for four years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a direct effect or controlling influence on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Prices of manufactured goods are governed largely by the cost of raw materials and labor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control and manage a country, city, group of people, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The party was accused of being unfit to govern.",
          "Today, he governs a state where Hispanics make up nearly half the population."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a controlling influence on the way something happens or is done:",
        "examples": [
          "There are calls among politicians for tighter rules governing the operation of large hedge funds.",
          "be governed by sth Prices of goods are governed by the cost of raw materials, as well as the cost of production and distribution."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "governance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way that organizations or countries are managed at the highest level, and the systems for doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "corporate governance We aim to promote and maintain the highest standards of directorship and corporate governance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of governing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Crow Indians have struggled to establish a new form of tribal governance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which an organization is managed at the highest level, and the systems for doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "a company with a reputation for good governance",
          "governance of sth We have tried to strengthen the position of shareholders in the governance of the corporation.",
          "a governance structure/system/model",
          "governance costs/practices/reform",
          "global/public/political governance"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "governed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control and direct the public business of a country, city, group of people, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The country has been governed by military regimes.",
          "A president needs popular support in order to govern effectively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a controlling influence on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Prices of goods are governed by the cost of the raw materials, as well as by the cost of production and distribution."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "governess": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in the past) a woman who lives with a family and teaches their children at home",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in the past) a woman who lives with a family and educates the children at home",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "governing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having the power to govern a country or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "governing body the governing body of the school"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a controlling influence on something:",
        "examples": [
          "governing principle Nonviolence is the governing principle of the religion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the management or control of the activities of a particular country, region, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a governing board/coalition/council/party"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "government": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the group of people who officially control a country:",
        "examples": [
          "the government of Israel",
          "The government is/are expected to announce its/their tax proposals today.",
          "The minister has announced that there will be no change in government policy.",
          "Senior government officials will be attending a meeting tomorrow.",
          "Theatre companies are very concerned about cuts in government grants to the arts.",
          "A government enquiry has been launched."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system used for controlling a country, city, or group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The 1990s saw a shift to democratic government in Eastern Europe.",
          "What this state needs is really strong government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activities involved in controlling a country, city, group of people, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The party that was elected to power has no experience of government.",
          "in government UK The party was in government (= controlled the country) for four years in the 1960s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the government of the UK:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the decision of Her Majesty's Government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the offices, departments, and groups of people that control a country, state, city, or other political unit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She works for the government.",
          "[ C ] The new tax law affects the budgets of both state and local governments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Government is also a particular system of managing a country, state, city, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] democratic government"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that officially manages and controls a country or region, creating laws, collecting taxes, providing public services, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The two governments have signed an agreement.",
          "This fiscal year would mark the third government surplus in a row for the first time in over 50 years.",
          "a federal/central/local/government",
          "government official/regulator/employee Global business leaders and government officials gathered in Spain Friday for a meeting aimed at breaking down remaining trade barriers.",
          "government agency/department Some government agencies have worked well together to combat terrorist financing.",
          "government policy/program/services",
          "the Chinese/Italian/British government The Chinese government has implemented economic reforms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people, systems, etc. that manage or control a country or region:",
        "examples": [
          "The goal is to identify opportunities to reduce the cost of government.",
          "a democratic form of government.",
          "The President spoke of restoring confidence in government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring political parties together to make a government when none of them has received a large enough number of votes in an election to control the government:",
        "examples": [
          "The former prime minister was seeking support from smaller parties to help form a government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the government of a particular country, especially the country you are in or the one you have already referred to:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is proposing changes to subsidies for renewable energy sources.",
          "The figures are based on the government's survey of the labor force."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "governmental": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to government or the government:",
        "examples": [
          "We await a governmental decision about the future of the programme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to government:",
        "examples": [
          "Elected officials and governmental employees are required to complete ethics education.",
          "governmental measures/policies/regulations Brazil has set the standard for governmental health policies in the early 21st century.",
          "governmental agencies/bodies/organizations"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "governments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the group of people who officially control a country:",
        "examples": [
          "the government of Israel",
          "The government is/are expected to announce its/their tax proposals today.",
          "The minister has announced that there will be no change in government policy.",
          "Senior government officials will be attending a meeting tomorrow.",
          "Theatre companies are very concerned about cuts in government grants to the arts.",
          "A government enquiry has been launched."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system used for controlling a country, city, or group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The 1990s saw a shift to democratic government in Eastern Europe.",
          "What this state needs is really strong government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activities involved in controlling a country, city, group of people, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The party that was elected to power has no experience of government.",
          "in government UK The party was in government (= controlled the country) for four years in the 1960s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the government of the UK:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the decision of Her Majesty's Government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the offices, departments, and groups of people that control a country, state, city, or other political unit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She works for the government.",
          "[ C ] The new tax law affects the budgets of both state and local governments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Government is also a particular system of managing a country, state, city, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] democratic government"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that officially manages and controls a country or region, creating laws, collecting taxes, providing public services, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The two governments have signed an agreement.",
          "This fiscal year would mark the third government surplus in a row for the first time in over 50 years.",
          "a federal/central/local/government",
          "government official/regulator/employee Global business leaders and government officials gathered in Spain Friday for a meeting aimed at breaking down remaining trade barriers.",
          "government agency/department Some government agencies have worked well together to combat terrorist financing.",
          "government policy/program/services",
          "the Chinese/Italian/British government The Chinese government has implemented economic reforms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people, systems, etc. that manage or control a country or region:",
        "examples": [
          "The goal is to identify opportunities to reduce the cost of government.",
          "a democratic form of government.",
          "The President spoke of restoring confidence in government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring political parties together to make a government when none of them has received a large enough number of votes in an election to control the government:",
        "examples": [
          "The former prime minister was seeking support from smaller parties to help form a government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the government of a particular country, especially the country you are in or the one you have already referred to:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is proposing changes to subsidies for renewable energy sources.",
          "The figures are based on the government's survey of the labor force."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "governor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person in charge of a particular political unit:",
        "examples": [
          "the governor of Texas"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in charge of or responsible for a particular organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a prison/school governor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in charge of an organization or of a particular political unit, esp. a US state:",
        "examples": [
          "Governors from most of the 50 states will meet in Omaha this weekend.",
          "The board of governors of the hospital meets every month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the title of the official leader of some organizations, or member of a group that is in charge of some organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be changes to the way the BBC trains its new governors.",
          "governor of sth His latest role was as governor of the Open Market Committee.",
          "Dolan is also on the board of governors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an elected official in charge of a particular region or state:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor will sign the finance bill into law tomorrow.",
          "governor of sth Mr Fox was previously the governor of the state of Guanajuato."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the title of an elected official in charge of a particular region or state:",
        "examples": [
          "Governor Patrick is seeking re-election in November.",
          "Gov Jim Doyle of Wisconsin",
          "an interview with Govs Granholm and McDonell"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "governors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person in charge of a particular political unit:",
        "examples": [
          "the governor of Texas"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in charge of or responsible for a particular organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a prison/school governor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in charge of an organization or of a particular political unit, esp. a US state:",
        "examples": [
          "Governors from most of the 50 states will meet in Omaha this weekend.",
          "The board of governors of the hospital meets every month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the title of the official leader of some organizations, or member of a group that is in charge of some organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be changes to the way the BBC trains its new governors.",
          "governor of sth His latest role was as governor of the Open Market Committee.",
          "Dolan is also on the board of governors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an elected official in charge of a particular region or state:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor will sign the finance bill into law tomorrow.",
          "governor of sth Mr Fox was previously the governor of the state of Guanajuato."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the title of an elected official in charge of a particular region or state:",
        "examples": [
          "Governor Patrick is seeking re-election in November.",
          "Gov Jim Doyle of Wisconsin",
          "an interview with Govs Granholm and McDonell"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "governs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to control and direct the public business of a country, city, group of people, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The country has been governed by military regimes.",
          "A president needs popular support in order to govern effectively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a controlling influence on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Prices of goods are governed by the cost of the raw materials, as well as by the cost of production and distribution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control and be responsible for the public business of a country, state, city, or other organized group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The newly elected president will govern the country for four years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a direct effect or controlling influence on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Prices of manufactured goods are governed largely by the cost of raw materials and labor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control and manage a country, city, group of people, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The party was accused of being unfit to govern.",
          "Today, he governs a state where Hispanics make up nearly half the population."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a controlling influence on the way something happens or is done:",
        "examples": [
          "There are calls among politicians for tighter rules governing the operation of large hedge funds.",
          "be governed by sth Prices of goods are governed by the cost of raw materials, as well as the cost of production and distribution."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman's dress, especially a long one worn on formal occasions:",
        "examples": [
          "a ball gown"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, loose piece of clothing worn over other clothes for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a hospital gown"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman’s dress, esp. a long one worn on formal occasions, or a long, loose piece of clothing worn over other clothes for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a beautiful satin gown to the senior prom.",
          "Students wore black gowns for the graduation ceremonies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gowns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman's dress, especially a long one worn on formal occasions:",
        "examples": [
          "a ball gown"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, loose piece of clothing worn over other clothes for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a hospital gown"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman’s dress, esp. a long one worn on formal occasions, or a long, loose piece of clothing worn over other clothes for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a beautiful satin gown to the senior prom.",
          "Students wore black gowns for the graduation ceremonies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for general practitioner: a doctor who provides general medical treatment for people who live in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "local GP I went along to the local GP."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for general practitioner (= a doctor who provides general medical treatment)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for group: used in the names of companies:",
        "examples": [
          "Canterbury Foods Gp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gpa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for grade-point average",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for grade-point average",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Grade Point Average: the average of a student's scores for a particular period, usually on a scale of 1 to 4.0, with 4.0 being the best:",
        "examples": [
          "Smith earned an economics degree, graduating with a 3.74 GPA last May.",
          "Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or better and commit to doing 20 hours of community service.",
          "high school/college G.P.A. What was your college G.P.A?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for global positioning system: a system that can show the exact position of a person or thing by using signals from satellites (= objects in space that send signals to earth)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Global Positioning System: a way of using satellite data to show where something is on a map, give users directions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The unit uses GPS to determine the delivery truck's position.",
          "GPS technology/device/system"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grab": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take hold of something or someone suddenly and roughly:",
        "examples": [
          "A mugger grabbed her handbag as she was walking across the park.",
          "grab (hold of) He grabbed (hold of) his child's arm to stop her from running into the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take the opportunity to get, use, or enjoy something quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't grab this opportunity, you might not get another one.",
          "We'd better get there early, or someone else will grab the best seats.",
          "Let's just grab a quick bite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract someone's attention:",
        "examples": [
          "You must grab the reader's attention from the first sentence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden attempt to hold, get, or take something:",
        "examples": [
          "make a grab for The two children both made a grab for the same cake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or take hold of something or someone suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "I grabbed the rope and pulled myself out of the water.",
          "We’d better get there early, or someone else will grab the best seats (= take them first).",
          "infml Let’s grab a sandwich (= get it and eat it quickly) before we leave."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grabbed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grabbing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "getting or taking a lot of the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a money-grabbing scheme",
          "a headline-grabbing court case (= one which is being written about a lot in newspapers)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grabby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "trying to take things for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be so grabby, Shirley. Let the others have their share.",
          "a comedy about a pair of grabby opportunists on the French Riviera"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wanting to or designed to attract attention:",
        "examples": [
          "They exist to sell ads by writing articles with grabby headlines and little substance.",
          "The film's got a great idea to go with that grabby title."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grabs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take hold of something or someone suddenly and roughly:",
        "examples": [
          "A mugger grabbed her handbag as she was walking across the park.",
          "grab (hold of) He grabbed (hold of) his child's arm to stop her from running into the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take the opportunity to get, use, or enjoy something quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't grab this opportunity, you might not get another one.",
          "We'd better get there early, or someone else will grab the best seats.",
          "Let's just grab a quick bite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract someone's attention:",
        "examples": [
          "You must grab the reader's attention from the first sentence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden attempt to hold, get, or take something:",
        "examples": [
          "make a grab for The two children both made a grab for the same cake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or take hold of something or someone suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "I grabbed the rope and pulled myself out of the water.",
          "We’d better get there early, or someone else will grab the best seats (= take them first).",
          "infml Let’s grab a sandwich (= get it and eat it quickly) before we leave."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a quality of moving in a smooth, relaxed, and attractive way:",
        "examples": [
          "Joanna has natural grace and elegance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being pleasantly polite, or a willingness to be fair and honest:",
        "examples": [
          "with good grace They accepted their defeat with good grace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ways of behaving that are considered polite and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "social graces Ken is sadly lacking in social graces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "approval or kindness, especially (in the Christian religion) that is freely given by God to all humans:",
        "examples": [
          "divine grace Betty believed that it was through divine grace that her husband had recovered from his illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "through the kindness or help of God:",
        "examples": [
          "By the grace of God, the pilot managed to land the damaged plane safely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a prayer said by Christians before a meal to thank God for the food:",
        "examples": [
          "say grace The children always say grace at dinnertime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time left or allowed before something happens or before something must be done:",
        "examples": [
          "The exams have been postponed, so the students have a few days' grace before they start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a place, on a thing etc. and make it look more attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Her face has graced the covers of magazines across the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to honour people by taking part in something:",
        "examples": [
          "We are delighted that the mayor will be gracing us with his presence at our annual dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to address or refer to a duke, duchess or archbishop:",
        "examples": [
          "Her Grace,Duchess Katharine of Kent will be in attendance.",
          "We are grateful for your kind attentions, Your Grace.",
          "The service will be celebrated by His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "simple beauty of movement or form:",
        "examples": [
          "The skaters moved over the ice with effortless grace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the charming quality of being polite and pleasant, or a willingness to be fair and to forgive:",
        "examples": [
          "She always handles her clients with tact and grace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a prayer of thanks to God that is said before and sometimes after a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "Before we eat, I want to ask Cory to say grace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Grace is also approval or protection given by God:",
        "examples": [
          "By the grace of God, I hope to live for many years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an added period of time allowed before something must be done or paid:",
        "examples": [
          "The landlord gave us a week’s grace to pay the rent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extra time after the normal date that a payment should be made, work should be finished, etc. during which there is no punishment for being late:",
        "examples": [
          "give sb a month's/a week's/two weeks', etc. grace The bank gives customers a week's grace before charging a late fee.",
          "China will give foreign companies up to a two-year grace period before taxing their capital goods imports."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "graced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a place, on a thing etc. and make it look more attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Her face has graced the covers of magazines across the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to honour people by taking part in something:",
        "examples": [
          "We are delighted that the mayor will be gracing us with his presence at our annual dinner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "graceful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moving in a smooth, relaxed, attractive way, or having a smooth, attractive shape:",
        "examples": [
          "graceful movements",
          "a graceful neck"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a polite and pleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "She finally apologized, but she wasn't very graceful about it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gracefully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a smooth, relaxed, attractive way:",
        "examples": [
          "He gracefully skis down the slopes.",
          "He was surrounded by a cheering crowd as he moved gracefully to the stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a polite and pleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "She lost in three sets, and she didn't take defeat gracefully.",
          "In this situation, they have to put pressure on him to gracefully step down."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "graces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "ways of behaving that are considered polite and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "social graces Ken is sadly lacking in social graces.",
          "He had no dress sense and was utterly without social graces.",
          "I was keenly aware that I had none of the graces or advantages of my colleagues.",
          "She was known for her quick wit and intellectual graces.",
          "Much admired by the Queen, he was known for his exquisite clothes and courtly graces."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gracious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a pleasant, polite, calm way:",
        "examples": [
          "a gracious smile",
          "gracious enough He was gracious enough to thank me.",
          "gracious in The losing team was gracious in defeat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the qualities of great comfort, beauty, and freedom made possible by being rich:",
        "examples": [
          "gracious living We can't afford gracious living."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express surprise or to emphasize what is being said:",
        "examples": [
          "Gracious (me)/Good Gracious (me) Gracious (me)/Good gracious (me), I never thought he'd do that!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasant, kind, and polite:",
        "examples": [
          "You’re a gracious host."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the qualities great comfort and luxury made possible by wealth:",
        "examples": [
          "He was used to gracious living."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express surprise or to emphasize what is being said:",
        "examples": [
          "My goodness gracious, that was a huge repair bill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofgraduate:",
        "examples": [
          "a Harvard grad",
          "a grad student"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a graduate of a particular school, college, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "high-school/college/university grad",
          "communications/engineering/law-school grads",
          "Michaels is a recent grad of Harvard Business School."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a level of quality, size, importance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "low-grade He's suffering from some kind of low-grade (= slight) infection, which he can't seem to get rid of.",
          "high-grade There's some really high-grade (= high quality) musicianship on this recording.",
          "on a grade Bill has been on the same grade (= his job has been of the same level of importance, or he has had the same level of pay) for several years now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or letter that shows how good someone's work or performance is:",
        "examples": [
          "Steve never studies, but he always gets good grades.",
          "UK Carla got a grade A in German."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a school class or group of classes in which all the children are of a similar age or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "Jackie is in the sixth grade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "steep grade The next hill has a really steep grade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate people or things into different levels of quality, size, importance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "be graded by The fruit is washed and then graded by size.",
          "The books are graded according to the difficulty of the language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a score to a student's piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "to grade work/papers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measure of the quality of a student’s performance, usually represented by the letters A (the best) through F (the worst):",
        "examples": [
          "She always gets good grades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A grade is also a measure or mark of quality, amount, or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "high-grade musicianship",
          "He’s suffering from a low-grade infection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a school class or group of classes in which all the children are of a similar age or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "James is in the seventh grade this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree of slope of land or of a road or path:",
        "examples": [
          "In hilly San Francisco, many streets have a steep grade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge and give a mark to a student, exam, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The essays were graded on clarity of expression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To grade is also to separate things according to quality or size:",
        "examples": [
          "Eggs are usually graded by size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter or combination of letters used by ratings agencies to show how certain they are that a loan will be paid back by the person or organization that borrowed the money:",
        "examples": [
          "Bonds which are rated A are considered as upper-medium grade obligations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the levels of quality given to a particular product or substance :",
        "examples": [
          "March futures on commercial grade coffee closed at $1.04 per pound Friday.",
          "high/low grade Technicians carefully loaded new fuel rods of high grade uranium into the cooling water.",
          "aircraft/human/weapons, etc. grade The scooters are made from aircraft grade aluminium alloy and weigh just 2.76kg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level or division within an organization or system:",
        "examples": [
          "The administrative grade, recruited from top-quality university graduates, prepares policy advice for ministers.",
          "a pay/salary grade"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be as good as expected or as good as is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the online shops simply failed to make the grade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge the quality of a product, substance, or organization, or the performance of an employee:",
        "examples": [
          "The fibre is graded and packed into bales for transport to factories for spinning, dying, and milling.",
          "be graded on sth He said that principals and superintendents would be graded on leadership and school performance.",
          "be graded for sth Inside the world's largest covered building, the flowers are graded for quality and catalogued by computer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "graded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate people or things into different levels of quality, size, importance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "be graded by The fruit is washed and then graded by size.",
          "The books are graded according to the difficulty of the language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a score to a student's piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "to grade work/papers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grader": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a student in the stated class level at school:",
        "examples": [
          "Katy is a fifth-grader.",
          "an eighth-grader"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child who is in a stated school class or group of classes in which all the children are of a similar age or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "Katy is a fifth-grader."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "graders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a student in the stated class level at school:",
        "examples": [
          "Katy is a fifth-grader.",
          "an eighth-grader"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child who is in a stated school class or group of classes in which all the children are of a similar age or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "Katy is a fifth-grader."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grades": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a level of quality, size, importance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "low-grade He's suffering from some kind of low-grade (= slight) infection, which he can't seem to get rid of.",
          "high-grade There's some really high-grade (= high quality) musicianship on this recording.",
          "on a grade Bill has been on the same grade (= his job has been of the same level of importance, or he has had the same level of pay) for several years now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or letter that shows how good someone's work or performance is:",
        "examples": [
          "Steve never studies, but he always gets good grades.",
          "UK Carla got a grade A in German."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a school class or group of classes in which all the children are of a similar age or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "Jackie is in the sixth grade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "steep grade The next hill has a really steep grade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate people or things into different levels of quality, size, importance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "be graded by The fruit is washed and then graded by size.",
          "The books are graded according to the difficulty of the language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a score to a student's piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "to grade work/papers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measure of the quality of a student’s performance, usually represented by the letters A (the best) through F (the worst):",
        "examples": [
          "She always gets good grades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A grade is also a measure or mark of quality, amount, or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "high-grade musicianship",
          "He’s suffering from a low-grade infection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a school class or group of classes in which all the children are of a similar age or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "James is in the seventh grade this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree of slope of land or of a road or path:",
        "examples": [
          "In hilly San Francisco, many streets have a steep grade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge and give a mark to a student, exam, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The essays were graded on clarity of expression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To grade is also to separate things according to quality or size:",
        "examples": [
          "Eggs are usually graded by size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter or combination of letters used by ratings agencies to show how certain they are that a loan will be paid back by the person or organization that borrowed the money:",
        "examples": [
          "Bonds which are rated A are considered as upper-medium grade obligations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the levels of quality given to a particular product or substance :",
        "examples": [
          "March futures on commercial grade coffee closed at $1.04 per pound Friday.",
          "high/low grade Technicians carefully loaded new fuel rods of high grade uranium into the cooling water.",
          "aircraft/human/weapons, etc. grade The scooters are made from aircraft grade aluminium alloy and weigh just 2.76kg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level or division within an organization or system:",
        "examples": [
          "The administrative grade, recruited from top-quality university graduates, prepares policy advice for ministers.",
          "a pay/salary grade"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be as good as expected or as good as is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the online shops simply failed to make the grade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge the quality of a product, substance, or organization, or the performance of an employee:",
        "examples": [
          "The fibre is graded and packed into bales for transport to factories for spinning, dying, and milling.",
          "be graded on sth He said that principals and superintendents would be graded on leadership and school performance.",
          "be graded for sth Inside the world's largest covered building, the flowers are graded for quality and catalogued by computer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of judging the quality of a product, substance, or organization, or the performance of an employee:",
        "examples": [
          "The Medical Association has created a system of grading for organs that are to be donated.",
          "grading rules/system/criteria Intel's three-month employee grading process begins in January."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rank or level of quality given to a product, substance, person, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The primary school received a 'good' grading."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofgraduate:",
        "examples": [
          "a Harvard grad",
          "a grad student"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a graduate of a particular school, college, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "high-school/college/university grad",
          "communications/engineering/law-school grads",
          "Michaels is a recent grad of Harvard Business School."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gradual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or changing slowly over a long period of time or distance:",
        "examples": [
          "gradual improvement There has been a gradual improvement in our sales figures over the last two years.",
          "gradual change As you go further south, you will notice a gradual change of climate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "changing or developing slowly or by small degrees:",
        "examples": [
          "He has suffered a gradual decline in health over the past year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gradually": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slowly over a period of time or a distance:",
        "examples": [
          "Gradually, she realized that he wasn't telling her the truth.",
          "The bank slopes gradually down to the river."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "graduate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a first degree from a university or college:",
        "examples": [
          "a Cambridge graduate",
          "Chris is a physics graduate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has finished their school, college, or university education:",
        "examples": [
          "high-school graduates",
          "graduate of She's a recent graduate of Yale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complete a first university degree successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "graduate from Lorna graduated from Freiburg University.",
          "graduate with honours in Tom has just graduated with first-class honours in psychology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complete school, college, or university successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "graduate from After he graduated from high school, he joined the Army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward or improve:",
        "examples": [
          "graduate from something to something She graduated from being a secretary to running her own department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has successfully completed studies at a school or received a degree from a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "a Yale graduate/a graduate of Yale"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or working toward a university degree beyond the one you receive after four years of study:",
        "examples": [
          "graduate school/student/studies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student who has completed a university or college degree:",
        "examples": [
          "a 2010 college graduate",
          "a graduate of sth Li is a graduate of Beijing University.",
          "an Oxford/Harvard/Columbia graduate",
          "a psychology/journalism/engineering graduate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student who has completed high school:",
        "examples": [
          "The boys were graduates of Winthrop High School.",
          "a high school graduate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complete a degree at a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "The pharmacy college will hold classes for 12 months a year so that its students can graduate in three years .",
          "graduate from sth In India, roughly two million English speakers graduate from university each year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complete high school:",
        "examples": [
          "The program continues until the students graduate from high school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a university, college, or school graduates students, it gives them an official document that proves they have completed their education there:",
        "examples": [
          "The business community has been frustrated that our city schools were graduating people who were illiterate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "graduated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "divided into levels or stages:",
        "examples": [
          "graduated scale The books that the children are using to learn to read are on a graduated scale of difficulty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arranged in regular small stages or degrees:",
        "examples": [
          "With a graduated income tax, people who make more money pay a higher rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "divided into levels or stages:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has introduced fixed, graduated fee schemes.",
          "The new contract allows for graduated pay increases."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "graduates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a first degree from a university or college:",
        "examples": [
          "a Cambridge graduate",
          "Chris is a physics graduate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has finished their school, college, or university education:",
        "examples": [
          "high-school graduates",
          "graduate of She's a recent graduate of Yale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complete a first university degree successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "graduate from Lorna graduated from Freiburg University.",
          "graduate with honours in Tom has just graduated with first-class honours in psychology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complete school, college, or university successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "graduate from After he graduated from high school, he joined the Army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward or improve:",
        "examples": [
          "graduate from something to something She graduated from being a secretary to running her own department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has successfully completed studies at a school or received a degree from a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "a Yale graduate/a graduate of Yale"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or working toward a university degree beyond the one you receive after four years of study:",
        "examples": [
          "graduate school/student/studies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student who has completed a university or college degree:",
        "examples": [
          "a 2010 college graduate",
          "a graduate of sth Li is a graduate of Beijing University.",
          "an Oxford/Harvard/Columbia graduate",
          "a psychology/journalism/engineering graduate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student who has completed high school:",
        "examples": [
          "The boys were graduates of Winthrop High School.",
          "a high school graduate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complete a degree at a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "The pharmacy college will hold classes for 12 months a year so that its students can graduate in three years .",
          "graduate from sth In India, roughly two million English speakers graduate from university each year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complete high school:",
        "examples": [
          "The program continues until the students graduate from high school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a university, college, or school graduates students, it gives them an official document that proves they have completed their education there:",
        "examples": [
          "The business community has been frustrated that our city schools were graduating people who were illiterate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "graduating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complete a first university degree successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "graduate from Lorna graduated from Freiburg University.",
          "graduate with honours in Tom has just graduated with first-class honours in psychology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complete school, college, or university successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "graduate from After he graduated from high school, he joined the Army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward or improve:",
        "examples": [
          "graduate from something to something She graduated from being a secretary to running her own department."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "graduation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of finishing a degree or other course of study at a university or school, or the ceremony at which you are officially said to have finished:",
        "examples": [
          "a graduation ceremony"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the formal event at which a person who has successfully completed a course of study at a school, college, or university gets a document stating this fact, or the successful completion of a course of study:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We’ll be attending two graduations this weekend.",
          "[ U ] After graduation, she wants to travel around Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of graduating from a college, university, or school, or the ceremony or time during which a student graduates:",
        "examples": [
          "The jobs scheme requires that graduates stay in Scotland for two years after graduation.",
          "graduation from sth Clinton gave an antiwar speech at her graduation from Wellesley College.",
          "Two years of foreign language are a graduation requirement.",
          "graduation day/speech/ceremony"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "graffiti": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "words or drawings, especially humorous, rude, or political, on walls, doors, etc. in public places:",
        "examples": [
          "The subway walls are covered with graffiti.",
          "A man was jet-washing grafitti off his front door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write or draw graffiti on walls, doors, etc. in public places :",
        "examples": [
          "They wanted to go out and graffiti the neighbourhood.",
          "She posed for a photo against a heavily graffitied wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "writings or drawings made on surfaces in public places:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone had painted graffiti on the entire wall."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "graft": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of healthy skin or bone cut from one part of a person's body and used to repair another damaged part, or a piece cut from one living plant and attached to another plant so that it grows there:",
        "examples": [
          "skin graft He has had a skin graft on his badly burned arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "work:",
        "examples": [
          "hard graft I've never been afraid of hard graft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of getting money or advantage through the dishonest use of political power and influence:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole government was riddled with graft, bribery, and corruption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take and put in place a graft:",
        "examples": [
          "be grafted on/onto Skin was removed from her leg and grafted on/onto her face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join or add something new:",
        "examples": [
          "graft something onto something The management tried unsuccessfully to graft new working methods onto the existing ways of doing things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work hard:",
        "examples": [
          "graft (away) It was very sad that after spending all those years grafting (away), he died so soon after he retired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in politics) the obtaining of money or advantage through the dishonest use of power and influence:",
        "examples": [
          "His administration was marked by widespread graft and crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of healthy skin or bone cut usually from a person’s own body and used to repair a damaged part on that person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A graft is also a piece cut from a living plant and fixed to another plant so that it grows there.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "illegal activities involving dishonest use of power and money:",
        "examples": [
          "Corruption in government is common, and several elected officials are suspected of graft.",
          "graft charge/allegation/investigation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "hard work:",
        "examples": [
          "The students, all from poor families, tell stories of hard graft and achievement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work hard:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll have to graft like mad to be ranked in the top ten this year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "graham": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat, thin, hard, rectangular or square biscuit, usually flavoured with honey or cinnamon (= a sweet-tasting spice):",
        "examples": [
          "The men survived on a few provisions of water, chocolate, and graham crackers.",
          "a graham cracker crust pie"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the cup believed to have been used by Jesus Christ at the meal before his death:",
        "examples": [
          "King Arthur's knights Gawain, Lancelot, and Galahad were among those said to pursue the Grail.",
          "They claim that Da Vinci actually did include the grail in his painting of the Last Supper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that people want and are looking for but that is difficult to find or get:",
        "examples": [
          "He has searched for his Grail of a happy family life and has finally found it.",
          "Climbing the mountain is considered to be one of the grails for ambitious mountaineers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Holy grail",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a seed or seeds from a plant, especially a plant like a grass such as rice or wheat:",
        "examples": [
          "grains of wheat/rice",
          "Grain (= the crop from food plants like grasses) is one of the main exports of the American Midwest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small piece of a hard substance:",
        "examples": [
          "grains of sand The grains of sand in her suitcase reminded her of happier days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "grain of truth There wasn't a grain of truth in anything she said.",
          "Anyone with a grain of common sense would have known what to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pattern of extremely small spots of black and white or colour, that form a photographic or film image, or one of these small spots:",
        "examples": [
          "fine/coarse-grain film"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the natural patterns of lines in the surface of wood or cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "along the grain Wood usually splits along the grain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of mass, equal to 0.0648 grams",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a seed from a plant, esp. a grass such as wheat, or the crop from such a plant:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Wheat and rye are two common grains used in making bread.",
          "[ U ] Grain is one of the main exports of the American Midwest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small piece of a hard substance, or a small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "grains of sand",
          "There was a grain of truth in what she said.",
          "You haven’t got a grain of sense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the natural pattern of lines in the surface of a material, such as wood or rock, or the direction in which the fibers that form these substances lie:",
        "examples": [
          "Polishing the wood brings out its grain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a crop such as wheat and corn that is grown for food:",
        "examples": [
          "Ultra-high prices of metals, grains and energy spurred production and stifled consumption.",
          "grain prices/markets/production"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a seed or seeds from a plant, especially a plant like a grass such as rice or wheat:",
        "examples": [
          "grains of wheat/rice",
          "Grain (= the crop from food plants like grasses) is one of the main exports of the American Midwest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small piece of a hard substance:",
        "examples": [
          "grains of sand The grains of sand in her suitcase reminded her of happier days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "grain of truth There wasn't a grain of truth in anything she said.",
          "Anyone with a grain of common sense would have known what to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pattern of extremely small spots of black and white or colour, that form a photographic or film image, or one of these small spots:",
        "examples": [
          "fine/coarse-grain film"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the natural patterns of lines in the surface of wood or cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "along the grain Wood usually splits along the grain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of mass, equal to 0.0648 grams",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a seed from a plant, esp. a grass such as wheat, or the crop from such a plant:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Wheat and rye are two common grains used in making bread.",
          "[ U ] Grain is one of the main exports of the American Midwest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small piece of a hard substance, or a small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "grains of sand",
          "There was a grain of truth in what she said.",
          "You haven’t got a grain of sense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the natural pattern of lines in the surface of a material, such as wood or rock, or the direction in which the fibers that form these substances lie:",
        "examples": [
          "Polishing the wood brings out its grain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a crop such as wheat and corn that is grown for food:",
        "examples": [
          "Ultra-high prices of metals, grains and energy spurred production and stifled consumption.",
          "grain prices/markets/production"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grainy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If photographs are grainy, they are not clear because the many black and white or coloured dots that make up the image can be seen.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a picture) appearing to be made up of a lot of spots:",
        "examples": [
          "a grainy newspaper photo"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gram": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of mass equal to 0.001 kilograms:",
        "examples": [
          "Add 125 grams of sugar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the social media service Instagram:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything she does goes straight on the gram.",
          "They spent thousands on a holiday just for the gram."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a photograph or post put on the social media service Instagram:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone had their phones out trying to get the perfect gram."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of weight equal to 0.001 kilogram",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a basic unit of weight in the metric system:",
        "examples": [
          "The fireworks contain a few grams of gunpowder.",
          "a/per gram The firms are paying up to $45,000 per gram to place plants aboard satellites."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grammar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the study or use of) the rules about how words change their form and combine with other words to make sentences",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book of grammar rules:",
        "examples": [
          "a German grammar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study or use of the rules about how words change their form and combine with other words to express meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "She memorized the vocabulary but is having trouble with the grammar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grammatical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to grammar or obeying the rules of grammar:",
        "examples": [
          "a grammatical (= grammatically correct) sentence"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gramophone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "old-fashioned for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gramps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of mass equal to 0.001 kilograms:",
        "examples": [
          "Add 125 grams of sugar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the social media service Instagram:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything she does goes straight on the gram.",
          "They spent thousands on a holiday just for the gram."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a photograph or post put on the social media service Instagram:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone had their phones out trying to get the perfect gram."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of weight equal to 0.001 kilogram",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a basic unit of weight in the metric system:",
        "examples": [
          "The fireworks contain a few grams of gunpowder.",
          "a/per gram The firms are paying up to $45,000 per gram to place plants aboard satellites."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gran": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a grandmother:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] I love you, Gran."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "important and large in degree:",
        "examples": [
          "She has all kinds of grand ideas.",
          "His job has a grand title, but he's little more than a clerk.",
          "grand gesture As a national manager, he has shown that it is the small details that count rather than the grand gestures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impressive and large or important:",
        "examples": [
          "The Palace of Versailles is very grand.",
          "in grand style They always entertain their guests in grand style.",
          "grand opening The gallery's grand opening next week will feature both art and local bands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the name of a place or building to show that it is large or beautiful and deserves to be admired:",
        "examples": [
          "the Grand Hotel",
          "the Grand Canyon",
          "the Grand Canal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "We had grand weather on our holiday.",
          "My grandson is a grand little chap.",
          "You've done a grand job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "£1,000:",
        "examples": [
          "John's new car cost him 20 grand!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "important and large in degree or size:",
        "examples": [
          "When I mess up, I mess up on a grand scale.",
          "The ten top essayists will compete for the $10,000 grand prize (= the largest prize in the competition).",
          "The new restaurant will hold its grand opening Saturday (= a big celebration of the opening of its business)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attractive in style and appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "A grand staircase leads to the second floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "$1000:",
        "examples": [
          "He lost three grand in the stock market last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thousand dollars or pounds:",
        "examples": [
          "My college text books alone cost a couple of grand."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grandchild": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the child of your son or daughter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the child of a person’s son or daughter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grandchildren": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "granddad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the father of a person's mother or father:",
        "examples": [
          "Her grandfather on her mother's side was Italian.",
          "[ as form of address ] formal or old-fashioned Let me help you, Grandfather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the father of a person’s mother or father",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "granddaddy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a grandfather:",
        "examples": [
          "I never knew my grandaddy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "granddaughter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the daughter of your son or daughter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the daughter of a person’s son or daughter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "granddaughters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the daughter of your son or daughter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the daughter of a person’s son or daughter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grandest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "important and large in degree:",
        "examples": [
          "She has all kinds of grand ideas.",
          "His job has a grand title, but he's little more than a clerk.",
          "grand gesture As a national manager, he has shown that it is the small details that count rather than the grand gestures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impressive and large or important:",
        "examples": [
          "The Palace of Versailles is very grand.",
          "in grand style They always entertain their guests in grand style.",
          "grand opening The gallery's grand opening next week will feature both art and local bands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the name of a place or building to show that it is large or beautiful and deserves to be admired:",
        "examples": [
          "the Grand Hotel",
          "the Grand Canyon",
          "the Grand Canal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "We had grand weather on our holiday.",
          "My grandson is a grand little chap.",
          "You've done a grand job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "£1,000:",
        "examples": [
          "John's new car cost him 20 grand!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "important and large in degree or size:",
        "examples": [
          "When I mess up, I mess up on a grand scale.",
          "The ten top essayists will compete for the $10,000 grand prize (= the largest prize in the competition).",
          "The new restaurant will hold its grand opening Saturday (= a big celebration of the opening of its business)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attractive in style and appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "A grand staircase leads to the second floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "$1000:",
        "examples": [
          "He lost three grand in the stock market last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thousand dollars or pounds:",
        "examples": [
          "My college text books alone cost a couple of grand."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grandeur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being very large and special or beautiful:",
        "examples": [
          "grandeur of the silent grandeur of the desert",
          "the grandeur of Wagner's music"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality of great beauty and size which attracts admiration:",
        "examples": [
          "We were struck by the silent grandeur of the desert."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grandfather": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the father of a person's mother or father:",
        "examples": [
          "Her grandfather on her mother's side was Italian.",
          "[ as form of address ] formal or old-fashioned Let me help you, Grandfather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the father of a person’s mother or father",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grandfathers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the father of a person's mother or father:",
        "examples": [
          "Her grandfather on her mother's side was Italian.",
          "[ as form of address ] formal or old-fashioned Let me help you, Grandfather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the father of a person’s mother or father",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grandiose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "larger and containing more detail than necessary, or intended to seem important or great:",
        "examples": [
          "grandiose schemes/designs/ideas for making money"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very large or wonderful, or intended to seem great and important:",
        "examples": [
          "grandiose buildings",
          "grandiose plans"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grandma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a grandmother:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to visit my grandma on Sunday.",
          "[ as form of address ] I love you, Grandma."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grandmas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a grandmother:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to visit my grandma on Sunday.",
          "[ as form of address ] I love you, Grandma."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grandmaster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the rank of) a person who plays the game of chess with the highest level of skill",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grandmother": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the mother of a person's father or mother:",
        "examples": [
          "Both my grandmothers were from Scotland.",
          "[ as form of address ] formal or old-fashioned Sit down here, Grandmother, and rest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mother of a person’s father or mother",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grandmothers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the mother of a person's father or mother:",
        "examples": [
          "Both my grandmothers were from Scotland.",
          "[ as form of address ] formal or old-fashioned Sit down here, Grandmother, and rest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mother of a person’s father or mother",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grandpa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a grandfather:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] I love you, Grandpa."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grandparent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the father or mother of a person's father or mother",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the father or mother of a person’s father or mother",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grandparents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the father or mother of a person's father or mother",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the father or mother of a person’s father or mother",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grands": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of a series of important international races for very fast and powerful cars:",
        "examples": [
          "the Italian Grand Prix"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grandson": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the son of a your son or daughter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the son of a person’s son or daughter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "granite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very hard, grey, pink, or black rock, used for building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard gray, pink, or black rock, used in buildings",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "granny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a grandmother:",
        "examples": [
          "Your granny is going to take care of you today.",
          "[ as form of address ] Granny, can I have a drink?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for an old woman",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used of something that you wear, to mean having a style like those worn by old women:",
        "examples": [
          "granny glasses/shoes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "grandmother",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "granola": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a food made of baked grains, nuts, and dried fruit, usually eaten in the morning:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a bowl of granola with yogurt for breakfast.",
          "Granolas can be an ideal breakfast cereal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who lives in a way that shows they care about the environment, and who who has generally liberal opinions (= accepting and encouraging social change):",
        "examples": [
          "He thought being green meant being jeered as a granola and wearing unsightly sandals.",
          "\"The granolas are having a fit,\" he wrote, apparently referring to environmentalists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "living in a way that shows you care about the environment and have generally liberal opinions (= accepting and encouraging social change):",
        "examples": [
          "At the time, breast-feeding was the granola thing to do.",
          "The concern about genetic engineering is not simply crunchy granola anti-science bias."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a food made of grains, nuts, and dried fruit, often eaten for breakfast",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money given especially by the government to a person or organization for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a student/research grant",
          "a local authority/government grant",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They gave/awarded her a grant to study abroad for one year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or allow someone something, usually in an official way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] They granted her an entry visa.",
          "He was granted asylum.",
          "formal She granted their request/wish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that something is true, often before expressing an opposite opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "grant that I grant that it must have been upsetting but even so I think she overreacted.",
          "I grant you I grant you (= it is true that), it's a difficult situation but I feel sure he could have handled it more sensitively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe something to be the truth without even thinking about it:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't realize that Melanie hadn't been to college - I suppose I just took it for granted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you take situations or people for granted, you do not realize or show that you are grateful for how much you get from them:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the problems with relationships is that after a while you just take each other for granted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give, agree to give, or do something that another person has asked for, esp. as an official or formal act:",
        "examples": [
          "She was granted American citizenship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that something is true, often before expressing an opposite or disapproving opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] I grant you (that) it must have been upsetting, but even so I think he made too big a deal of it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sum of money given by the government, a university, or a private organization to another organization or person for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a research/study grant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is given to a person or an organization for a special purpose, especially by a government:",
        "examples": [
          "a grant from sb/sth The research laboratory was set up with a grant from the Department of Health.",
          "a grant for sth The company received a $10,000 grant for software development.",
          "award/give sb a grant They were awarded a grant for stem cell research.",
          "get/be given/receive a grant",
          "be eligible for/qualify for a grant",
          "You can apply for a grant to upgrade your IT systems.",
          "a research/study grant",
          "a government/federal/state grant",
          "a grant application"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to legally or officially give or allow something:",
        "examples": [
          "grant permission to do sth Only the city council can grant permisssion to build on that site.",
          "grant sth to sb/grant sb sth The authorities have granted special licenses to companies who are pioneering communications technology.",
          "grant sb access/rights The draft agreement will grant the airline several other new rights within Europe.",
          "grant sb a loan/mortgage",
          "grant a licence/patent",
          "grant an injunction/an extension/compensation",
          "grant sb citizenship/a visa/asylum"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "granted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to admit that something is true, before saying something else about it:",
        "examples": [
          "granted that Granted that the story's true, there's not a lot you can do about it.",
          "Granted, many horror films don't make sense until the ending, but they at least provide a few scares along the way."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "granting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or allow someone something, usually in an official way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] They granted her an entry visa.",
          "He was granted asylum.",
          "formal She granted their request/wish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that something is true, often before expressing an opposite opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "grant that I grant that it must have been upsetting but even so I think she overreacted.",
          "I grant you I grant you (= it is true that), it's a difficult situation but I feel sure he could have handled it more sensitively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe something to be the truth without even thinking about it:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't realize that Melanie hadn't been to college - I suppose I just took it for granted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you take situations or people for granted, you do not realize or show that you are grateful for how much you get from them:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the problems with relationships is that after a while you just take each other for granted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money given especially by the government to a person or organization for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a student/research grant",
          "a local authority/government grant",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They gave/awarded her a grant to study abroad for one year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or allow someone something, usually in an official way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] They granted her an entry visa.",
          "He was granted asylum.",
          "formal She granted their request/wish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that something is true, often before expressing an opposite opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "grant that I grant that it must have been upsetting but even so I think she overreacted.",
          "I grant you I grant you (= it is true that), it's a difficult situation but I feel sure he could have handled it more sensitively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe something to be the truth without even thinking about it:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't realize that Melanie hadn't been to college - I suppose I just took it for granted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you take situations or people for granted, you do not realize or show that you are grateful for how much you get from them:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the problems with relationships is that after a while you just take each other for granted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give, agree to give, or do something that another person has asked for, esp. as an official or formal act:",
        "examples": [
          "She was granted American citizenship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that something is true, often before expressing an opposite or disapproving opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] I grant you (that) it must have been upsetting, but even so I think he made too big a deal of it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sum of money given by the government, a university, or a private organization to another organization or person for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a research/study grant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is given to a person or an organization for a special purpose, especially by a government:",
        "examples": [
          "a grant from sb/sth The research laboratory was set up with a grant from the Department of Health.",
          "a grant for sth The company received a $10,000 grant for software development.",
          "award/give sb a grant They were awarded a grant for stem cell research.",
          "get/be given/receive a grant",
          "be eligible for/qualify for a grant",
          "You can apply for a grant to upgrade your IT systems.",
          "a research/study grant",
          "a government/federal/state grant",
          "a grant application"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to legally or officially give or allow something:",
        "examples": [
          "grant permission to do sth Only the city council can grant permisssion to build on that site.",
          "grant sth to sb/grant sb sth The authorities have granted special licenses to companies who are pioneering communications technology.",
          "grant sb access/rights The draft agreement will grant the airline several other new rights within Europe.",
          "grant sb a loan/mortgage",
          "grant a licence/patent",
          "grant an injunction/an extension/compensation",
          "grant sb citizenship/a visa/asylum"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grape": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, round, purple or pale green fruit that you can eat or make into wine:",
        "examples": [
          "black/white/red/green grapes",
          "a bunch of grapes",
          "seedless grapes",
          "grape juice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round fruit, usually pale green, purple, or red, that grows on a vine and is eaten raw, made into juice, or used for making wine:",
        "examples": [
          "a bunch of grapes",
          "grape juice"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grapefruit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fruit that is like a large orange, but has a yellow skin and tastes less sweet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a yellow fruit that is larger than an orange but tastes less sweet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grapes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, round, purple or pale green fruit that you can eat or make into wine:",
        "examples": [
          "black/white/red/green grapes",
          "a bunch of grapes",
          "seedless grapes",
          "grape juice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round fruit, usually pale green, purple, or red, that grows on a vine and is eaten raw, made into juice, or used for making wine:",
        "examples": [
          "a bunch of grapes",
          "grape juice"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grapevine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of climbing plant on which grapes grow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the climbing plant that grapes grow on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unofficial, informal way of getting information by hearing about it from someone who heard it from someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard through the grapevine that they fired him – is that true?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an informal way in which information is shared in a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "We hear on the grapevine that the companies are discussing a merger.",
          "For days the scientific grapevine has been buzzing with news of the discovery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "graph": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a picture that shows how two sets of information or variables (= amounts that can change) are related, usually by lines or curves:",
        "examples": [
          "This graph shows how crime has varied in relationship to unemployment over the last 20 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of all points on a line or plane that are solutions of an equation (= statement that two amounts are equal):",
        "examples": [
          "Learn how to draw a graph of the equation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing that shows lines or curves formed with two sets of measurements or amounts, or a such a drawing produced by the set of points (= positions) that solve an equation (= mathematical statement):",
        "examples": [
          "a bar/line graph",
          "A graph would show this information more clearly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Graph paper is paper with small squares printed on it that can be used for drawing some types of graphs.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The graph of an equation is the group of all points on a number line or the coordinate plane that are solutions of an equation (= statement that two amounts are equal).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show information in the form of a graph:",
        "examples": [
          "The global warming data will be graphed and the students will interpret it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing that shows how different types of information are related, usually using two axes (= fixed lines) and a line or curve which shows how one thing changes as another thing changes:",
        "examples": [
          "He drew a graph on the whiteboard.",
          "The graph shows quite clearly the impact of the recession on sales figures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a graph to show how different pieces of information are related:",
        "examples": [
          "graph sth against sth Use the software to graph the dollar's performance against the euro over the last year.",
          "To graph the stock of any of the companies mentioned, click the company name."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "graphic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very clear and powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "a graphic description/account",
          "in graphic detail He insisted on describing his operation in graphic detail while we were eating lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to drawing or printing:",
        "examples": [
          "a graphic artist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to, using, or consisting of a graph or graphs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture or diagram that gives information, especially one produced on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "This graphic shows the different stages of the water cycle.",
          "He showed them a computer graphic of the Antarctic ozone hole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "images and designs used in books, magazines, websites, etc., especially ones produced on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Can the text and graphics be moved around once they have been placed on the page?",
          "Overuse of graphics is one reason for slow download times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study or activity of making images and designs used in books, magazines, websites, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He went to the Royal College of Art, where he studied graphics.",
          "computer graphics The documentary uses sophisticated computer graphics to show how the operation is performed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing very clear and detailed mental images:",
        "examples": [
          "a graphic description of the operation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having to do with drawing or images:",
        "examples": [
          "She first worked as a graphic designer.",
          "The network has upgraded the graphic look of the show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A graphic can also be printing shown on television that gives additional information:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s take a look at the graphic of that quote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the use of graphs to show information:",
        "examples": [
          "Figure 6.2 provides a graphic representationof the key processes in the management of change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skilled at using drawings and pictures, especially in the production of books, magazines, software, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a graphic artist/illustrator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using drawings and pictures rather than text:",
        "examples": [
          "We can supply both graphic and text advertisements.",
          "a graphic novel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving a very strong and clear idea of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a graphic description/depiction The article contains graphic descriptions of the effects of poverty on a whole population."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing or picture that shows information:",
        "examples": [
          "The other graphic shows the proportion of voters in each group."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "graphics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pictures shown on a computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "The storyline of the game was great but the graphics were very disappointing.",
          "There is good detail in both text and graphics.",
          "They specialise in the development of graphics and multimedia software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pictures used with text:",
        "examples": [
          "This particular passage does not have any art work or graphics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grappling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight, especially in order to win something:",
        "examples": [
          "grapple for The children grappled for the ball."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grasp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to quickly take something in your hand(s) and hold it firmly:",
        "examples": [
          "Rosie suddenly grasped my hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you grasp an opportunity, you take it eagerly:",
        "examples": [
          "We must grasp every opportunity to strengthen economic ties with other countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand something, especially something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I managed to grasp the main points of the lecture.",
          "The government has acknowledged that homelessness is a problem but it has failed to grasp the scale of the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of holding onto someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He shook my hand with a very firm grasp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to get, achieve, or keep something:",
        "examples": [
          "within your grasp The presidency at last looked within her grasp (= it looked possible that she might become president).",
          "beyond your grasp Why is success always beyond my grasp (= impossible to get)?",
          "slip from your grasp The gold medal slipped from his grasp (= he was unable to get it) in the last moments of the race.",
          "lose your grasp on something I sometimes think that he's losing his grasp on reality (= his ability to judge what is real and what is not)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a good grasp of the issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something quickly, in your hand, and hold it firmly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I grasped his arm to keep from falling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand, esp. something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "It was hard to grasp what the professor was getting at."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "power to achieve or control something:",
        "examples": [
          "A full partnership at last seemed to be within her grasp."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grasped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly take something in your hand(s) and hold it firmly:",
        "examples": [
          "Rosie suddenly grasped my hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you grasp an opportunity, you take it eagerly:",
        "examples": [
          "We must grasp every opportunity to strengthen economic ties with other countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand something, especially something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I managed to grasp the main points of the lecture.",
          "The government has acknowledged that homelessness is a problem but it has failed to grasp the scale of the problem."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grasping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of people) always trying to get and keep more of something, especially money:",
        "examples": [
          "a grasping, greedy man"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "always eager to get more of something, esp. money:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a grasping, insensitive executive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a low, green plant that grows naturally over a lot of the earth's surface, having groups of very thin leaves that grow close together in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "a blade of grass",
          "cut the grass Support garden wildlife by cutting the grass less often.",
          "a vase of dried flowers and grasses (= different types of grass)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a surface made of grass that is sometimes used as a playing area for tennis, football, and other field sports, or for horse racing:",
        "examples": [
          "As a playing surface, she preferred grass to AstroTurf.",
          "Europe's premier grass horse makes his debut on dirt in the race today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in tennis, playing on a grass surface:",
        "examples": [
          "I know she's very good on grass with a good serve and volley.",
          "It was only my second match on grass and I was happy with how it went."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, usually a criminal, who tells the police about other criminals' activities",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a low, green plant with narrow leaves growing naturally over much of the earth’s surface:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Are you going to cut the grass?",
          "[ C ] Wildflowers and grasses of the Great Plains thrive without chemicals or fertilizers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grasshopper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large insect with long back legs that can jump very high and makes a sharp, high noise using its back legs or wings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insect that eats plants and has long back legs that make it able to jump high",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grassroots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ordinary people in a society or an organization, especially a political party:",
        "examples": [
          "The feeling among the grassroots of the Party is that the leaders are not radical enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving the ordinary people in a society or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "grassroots support",
          "a grassroots movement/campaign"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ordinary people in a society or organization, rather than the leaders:",
        "examples": [
          "The party's leaders are in danger of losing touch with its grassroots.",
          "Organizational change needs to come from the grassroots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving the ordinary people in a society or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The initiative has grassroots support.",
          "a grassroots campaign/movement"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grassy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered with grass:",
        "examples": [
          "a grassy slope/hillside"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to rub food against a grater in order to cut it into a lot of small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "grated cheese"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When two hard objects grate, they rub together, sometimes making a sharp unpleasant sound.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a noise or behaviour grates, it annoys you:",
        "examples": [
          "grate on After a while her voice really started to grate on me.",
          "It's the way she's always talking about herself - it just grates on me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal structure that holds coal or wood in a fireplace",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure made of iron bars for holding wood or other fuel, esp. in a fireplace",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A grate is also a structure of metal bars that covers an opening:",
        "examples": [
          "They have grates across every window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of two hard objects) to rub together, often making an unpleasant sound, or to make an unpleasant sound of this kind:",
        "examples": [
          "The trolley’s wheels grated horribly as it went around the curve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an annoying or painful effect:",
        "examples": [
          "His constant whining for attention is beginning to grate on my nerves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub food against the rough surface of a metal device having holes through which small pieces of the food fall as they break off:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you grate the cheese?",
          "Add the grated carrots to the salad."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grateful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing or expressing thanks, especially to another person:",
        "examples": [
          "grateful (to someone) for something I'm so grateful (to you) for all that you've done.",
          "If you could get that report finished by Thursday, I'd be very grateful.",
          "grateful to After the earthquake we felt grateful to be alive.",
          "grateful that I'm just grateful that I'm not still working for him.",
          "most grateful formal I would be most grateful if you would send me the book immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing or expressing thanks, esp. to another person:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m grateful for your love and support."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grater": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a metal device with holes surrounded by sharp edges used to cut food into small pieces",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal device with holes surrounded by sharp edges, used to cut food into small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "a cheese grater"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gratification": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pleasure or satisfaction, or something which provides this:",
        "examples": [
          "sexual gratification",
          "instant gratification Some people expect instant gratification (= to get what they want immediately)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gratified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to please someone, or to satisfy a wish or need:",
        "examples": [
          "gratified by We were gratified by the response to our appeal.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He was gratified to see how well his students had done."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gratifying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pleasing and satisfying:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It must be very gratifying to see all your children grown up and happy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A grating sound is unpleasant and annoying.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure made of metal bars that covers a hole, especially in the ground over a drain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure made of metal bars:",
        "examples": [
          "an iron grating"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or like the unpleasant sound of two hard objects rubbing together:",
        "examples": [
          "I turned on the car’s engine, and there was that familiar grating sound."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gratis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "free:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll give it to you, gratis!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free; not costing anything:",
        "examples": [
          "Drinks were gratis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without asking for any payment:",
        "examples": [
          "He offered his services gratis to those in need.",
          "They gave us the film rights gratis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available without payment:",
        "examples": [
          "Airport parking is gratis.",
          "All food is gratis, but they charge for the drinks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gratitude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling or quality of being grateful:",
        "examples": [
          "deep/eternal gratitude",
          "show/express your gratitude She sent them a present to show/express her gratitude.",
          "as a token of your gratitude Take this as a token of my gratitude for all your help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of appreciation to someone or something for what the person has done to help you:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of his patients gave works of art to Dr. Klein in gratitude."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gratuitous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of something such as bad behaviour) not necessary, or with no cause:",
        "examples": [
          "gratuitous sex/violence A lot of viewers complained that there was too much gratuitous sex and violence in the film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not necessary; with no reasonable cause:",
        "examples": [
          "There were too many gratuitous personal insults throughout the debate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gratuity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of money for someone who has provided you with a service, in addition to the official amount and for their personal use:",
        "examples": [
          "The guides sometimes receive gratuities from the tourists, which supplement their salaries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of money given to someone on leaving their job:",
        "examples": [
          "After he was disabled in the accident, he left the army with a one-off gratuity of £5,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money given as a reward for a service; tip",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money given by a customer to someone who has provided a service, especially in a hotel or restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "Many customers leave a gratuity even if the service has been bad.",
          "The bill came to $200 plus a 15% gratuity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money given to someone who has done something special for you :",
        "examples": [
          "I would never take a gratuity of any kind from anyone when doing business.",
          "Officers were charged with accepting illegal gratuities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money given to an employee who leaves a job:",
        "examples": [
          "a terminal/retirement gratuity",
          "He left with an ill-health gratuity payment from the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grave": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place in the ground where a dead person is buried:",
        "examples": [
          "mass grave Most of the victims' bodies were found in a mass grave.",
          "unmarked grave He was buried in an unmarked grave in the prison cemetery.",
          "a grave digger",
          "He visits his mother's grave every Sunday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "seriously bad:",
        "examples": [
          "a grave situation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where a dead person or dead people are buried, esp. when under the ground and marked by a stone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "urgent and very bad; serious:",
        "examples": [
          "It was the gravest political crisis of his career."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gravel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small, rounded stones, often mixed with sand:",
        "examples": [
          "a gravel path"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very small, rounded stones, often mixed with sand:",
        "examples": [
          "Gravel covers the driveway."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gravelly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a voice, especially a man's voice, is gravelly, it is low and rough.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "like or containing gravel:",
        "examples": [
          "gravelly soil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a voice) low and rough",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gravely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "seriously:",
        "examples": [
          "gravely ill",
          "Hassan glanced at his watch, pursed his lips, and nodded gravely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "graves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place in the ground where a dead person is buried:",
        "examples": [
          "mass grave Most of the victims' bodies were found in a mass grave.",
          "unmarked grave He was buried in an unmarked grave in the prison cemetery.",
          "a grave digger",
          "He visits his mother's grave every Sunday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "seriously bad:",
        "examples": [
          "a grave situation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where a dead person or dead people are buried, esp. when under the ground and marked by a stone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "urgent and very bad; serious:",
        "examples": [
          "It was the gravest political crisis of his career."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gravest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place in the ground where a dead person is buried:",
        "examples": [
          "mass grave Most of the victims' bodies were found in a mass grave.",
          "unmarked grave He was buried in an unmarked grave in the prison cemetery.",
          "a grave digger",
          "He visits his mother's grave every Sunday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "seriously bad:",
        "examples": [
          "a grave situation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where a dead person or dead people are buried, esp. when under the ground and marked by a stone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "urgent and very bad; serious:",
        "examples": [
          "It was the gravest political crisis of his career."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gravestone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stone that shows where a dead person is buried, usually with the name and the years of birth and death of that person written on it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tombstone",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "graveyard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place, often next to a church, where dead people are buried",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where dead people are buried",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gravitational": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to gravity or gravitation (= the force that attracts objects towards one another):",
        "examples": [
          "gravitational forces",
          "A black hole is matter so dense that nothing, not even light, can escape its gravitational pull."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving gravity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A gravitational field is the area around a large object, such as a planet, where gravity has an effect.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Gravitational force is the same as gravity.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Gravitational potential energy is the energy that an object has because it is in a situation where gravity could affect it.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gravity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the force that attracts objects towards one another, especially the force that makes things fall to the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "the laws of gravity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "seriousness:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think you understand the gravity of the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force that makes objects fall toward the earth, or toward some other large object such as a planet or a star",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gravy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sauce made with meat juices and flour, served with meat and vegetables",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sauce made from meat juices, often mixed with flour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something extra that you welcome having and often did not expect to get:",
        "examples": [
          "This business took care of all our expenses, and the revenue from other ads and subscriptions was gravy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that you receive without much effort:",
        "examples": [
          "The company directors will mop up most of the gravy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which it is easy to make money or to enjoy a comfortable life without much effort:",
        "examples": [
          "I can forget about the hard times because it's all been gravy for three years now."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gray": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement for absorbed radiation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) the color that is a mixture of black and white, the color of clouds when it rains:",
        "examples": [
          "a gray coat",
          "[ U ] She was dressed in gray."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Hair that has changed color to gray:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s already beginning to turn gray."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the weather is gray, there are a lot of clouds in the sky.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A gray area is an unclear situation, usually because the rules that relate to it are not known:",
        "examples": [
          "Criminal negligence is a gray area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "graying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement for absorbed radiation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) the color that is a mixture of black and white, the color of clouds when it rains:",
        "examples": [
          "a gray coat",
          "[ U ] She was dressed in gray."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Hair that has changed color to gray:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s already beginning to turn gray."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the weather is gray, there are a lot of clouds in the sky.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A gray area is an unclear situation, usually because the rules that relate to it are not known:",
        "examples": [
          "Criminal negligence is a gray area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "graze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to break the surface of the skin by rubbing against something rough:",
        "examples": [
          "graze your knee He fell down and grazed his knee.",
          "He was lucky, the bullet just grazed his leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an object grazes something, it touches its surface lightly when it passes it:",
        "examples": [
          "The aircraft's landing gear grazed the treetops as it landed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause animals to) eat grass:",
        "examples": [
          "The cows were grazing.",
          "The farmer grazes cattle on this land in the summer months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat small amounts of food many times during the day instead of sitting down to eat meals at particular times:",
        "examples": [
          "No dinner for me, thanks - I've been grazing all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an injury on the surface of your skin caused by rubbing it against something rough:",
        "examples": [
          "Her legs were covered with cuts and grazes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch and rub against something while passing it, causing slight damage:",
        "examples": [
          "The bullet only grazed his leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of animals) to eat grass, or to cause animals to feed on grass:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Cows grazed in the field."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grazed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break the surface of the skin by rubbing against something rough:",
        "examples": [
          "graze your knee He fell down and grazed his knee.",
          "He was lucky, the bullet just grazed his leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an object grazes something, it touches its surface lightly when it passes it:",
        "examples": [
          "The aircraft's landing gear grazed the treetops as it landed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause animals to) eat grass:",
        "examples": [
          "The cows were grazing.",
          "The farmer grazes cattle on this land in the summer months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat small amounts of food many times during the day instead of sitting down to eat meals at particular times:",
        "examples": [
          "No dinner for me, thanks - I've been grazing all day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grazing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "land where farm animals feed on grass",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grease": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "animal or vegetable fat that is soft after melting, or more generally, any thick oil-like substance:",
        "examples": [
          "The dinner plates were thick with grease.",
          "You'll have to put some grease on those ball bearings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put fat or oil on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Grease the tins well before adding the cake mixture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "animal fat that is soft after melting:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s always a lot of grease when you cook lamb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Grease is also any thick, oily substance:",
        "examples": [
          "You ought to put some grease on that hinge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen more easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Social connections can help grease the way to business deals.",
          "The company's charitable donations helped grease its entry into the world of government contracts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone money secretly so that they will make things happen in the way that you want:",
        "examples": [
          "They managed to pull off the deal without greasing any palms.",
          "They were expecting their palms to be greased with bribes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen more easily:",
        "examples": [
          "More investment is needed to grease the wheels of reform."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "greaseball": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for someone whose family comes from the Mediterranean countries or Latin America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "greased": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put fat or oil on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Grease the tins well before adding the cake mixture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "greasy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered with or full of fat or oil:",
        "examples": [
          "greasy food/dishes/skin/hair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered with or full of grease:",
        "examples": [
          "These French fries are too greasy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "greater": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used before names of some cities to refer to both the city itself and the area around it:",
        "examples": [
          "Greater Manchester"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "greatest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "large in amount, size, or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "an enormous great hole",
          "The issue is of great importance to voters.",
          "The improvement in water standards over the last 50 years has been very great.",
          "A great many people would agree.",
          "the great majority of The great majority of (= almost all) people would agree.",
          "great pleasure formal It gives us great pleasure to announce the engagement of our daughter Maria.",
          "great sorrow formal It is with great sorrow that I inform you of the death of our director.",
          "great sympathy I have great sympathy for you.",
          "great deal of I spent a great deal of time there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in names, especially to mean large or important:",
        "examples": [
          "a Great Dane (= large type of dog)",
          "Catherine the Great",
          "the Great Wall of China",
          "the Great Bear (= group of stars)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "larger in number or amount than:",
        "examples": [
          "X must be equal to or greater than 10."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "famous, powerful, or important as one of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "a great politician/leader/artist/man/woman",
          "This is one of Rembrandt's greatest paintings.",
          "Who do you think is the greatest modern novelist?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "great success/difficulty"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good:",
        "examples": [
          "a great idea",
          "We had a great time last night at the party.",
          "it is great to It's great to see you after all this time!",
          "\"I'll lend you the car if you like.\" \"Great! Thanks a lot!\"",
          "\"What's your new teacher like?\" \"Oh, he's great.\"",
          "\"How are you feeling now?\" \"Great.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean that something is very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh great ! That's all I need - more bills!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize the meaning of another word:",
        "examples": [
          "a great big spider",
          "a great long queue",
          "You great idiot!",
          "Pat's a great friend of mine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a famous person in a particular area of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "former tennis great Arthur Ashe",
          "all-time great Woody Allen, one of the all-time greats of the cinema"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with a word for a family member to mean one generation away from that member:",
        "examples": [
          "your great-grandmother (= the grandmother of one of your parents)",
          "your great-grandson (= the grandson of your child)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large or unusually large in amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "the Great Lakes",
          "He went on to great success as an actor.",
          "There was a great deal of (= a lot of) excitement in the classroom before lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "important, powerful, or famous:",
        "examples": [
          "a great president",
          "a great athlete"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good or very effective; excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a great time.",
          "She has a great voice.",
          "This stuff is great for cleaning windows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a famous person in a particular area of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "This sports facility is named after the tennis great Arthur Ashe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with a word for a family member, such as grandmother, to mean one generation older than that family member:",
        "examples": [
          "great-grandmother"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "greatly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very much, used especially to show how much you feel or experience something:",
        "examples": [
          "I greatly regret not having told the truth.",
          "Her piano playing has greatly improved/has improved greatly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very much:",
        "examples": [
          "Her piano-playing has improved greatly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "greatness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "importance and fame, power, or success:",
        "examples": [
          "Her greatness as a writer is unquestioned.",
          "They are puffed up with grand notions of their country's historical greatness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the large amount, size, or degree of something:",
        "examples": [
          "What surprised me was the greatness of the change.",
          "Do not underestimate the greatness of this calamity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the very good quality of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I just can't get over the greatness of this record."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "greats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "large in amount, size, or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "an enormous great hole",
          "The issue is of great importance to voters.",
          "The improvement in water standards over the last 50 years has been very great.",
          "A great many people would agree.",
          "the great majority of The great majority of (= almost all) people would agree.",
          "great pleasure formal It gives us great pleasure to announce the engagement of our daughter Maria.",
          "great sorrow formal It is with great sorrow that I inform you of the death of our director.",
          "great sympathy I have great sympathy for you.",
          "great deal of I spent a great deal of time there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in names, especially to mean large or important:",
        "examples": [
          "a Great Dane (= large type of dog)",
          "Catherine the Great",
          "the Great Wall of China",
          "the Great Bear (= group of stars)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "larger in number or amount than:",
        "examples": [
          "X must be equal to or greater than 10."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "famous, powerful, or important as one of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "a great politician/leader/artist/man/woman",
          "This is one of Rembrandt's greatest paintings.",
          "Who do you think is the greatest modern novelist?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "great success/difficulty"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good:",
        "examples": [
          "a great idea",
          "We had a great time last night at the party.",
          "it is great to It's great to see you after all this time!",
          "\"I'll lend you the car if you like.\" \"Great! Thanks a lot!\"",
          "\"What's your new teacher like?\" \"Oh, he's great.\"",
          "\"How are you feeling now?\" \"Great.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean that something is very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh great ! That's all I need - more bills!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize the meaning of another word:",
        "examples": [
          "a great big spider",
          "a great long queue",
          "You great idiot!",
          "Pat's a great friend of mine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a famous person in a particular area of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "former tennis great Arthur Ashe",
          "all-time great Woody Allen, one of the all-time greats of the cinema"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with a word for a family member to mean one generation away from that member:",
        "examples": [
          "your great-grandmother (= the grandmother of one of your parents)",
          "your great-grandson (= the grandson of your child)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large or unusually large in amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "the Great Lakes",
          "He went on to great success as an actor.",
          "There was a great deal of (= a lot of) excitement in the classroom before lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "important, powerful, or famous:",
        "examples": [
          "a great president",
          "a great athlete"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good or very effective; excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a great time.",
          "She has a great voice.",
          "This stuff is great for cleaning windows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a famous person in a particular area of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "This sports facility is named after the tennis great Arthur Ashe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with a word for a family member, such as grandmother, to mean one generation older than that family member:",
        "examples": [
          "great-grandmother"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "greece": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in southeastern Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "greed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very strong wish to continuously get more of something, especially food or money:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know why I'm eating more - it's not hunger, it's just greed!",
          "He was unsympathetic with many house sellers, complaining that they were motivated by greed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong desire to continually get more of something, esp. money:",
        "examples": [
          "He was motivated by pure greed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "greedy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wanting a lot more food, money, etc. than you need:",
        "examples": [
          "greedy, selfish people",
          "greedy for He's greedy for power/success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A greedy algorithm (= a set of mathematical instructions or rules given to a computer to help calculate something) or method of solving a problem involves making the best choice at each stage without considering future stages:",
        "examples": [
          "They tested the algorithm against the so-called greedy algorithm used as the basis for the allocation of servers by most internet host providers.",
          "A greedy strategy for the problem is the following: \"At each step of the journey, visit the nearest unvisited city.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "greek": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Greece, its people, or its language:",
        "examples": [
          "Greek history/culture",
          "Greek food"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the language of Greece:",
        "examples": [
          "modern/ancient Greek"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Greece",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "green": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of a colour between blue and yellow; of the colour of grass:",
        "examples": [
          "green vegetables"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the protection of the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "green politics/issues",
          "a green campaigner/activist",
          "Green Party The Green Party has pledged to invest heavily in public transport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do more to protect nature and the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "The Chancellor proposed a crackdown on car and plane emissions, and the introduction of tax incentives to go green."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered with grass, trees, and other plants:",
        "examples": [
          "the green hills of Ireland"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of fruit) not ready to eat, or (of wood) not dry enough to use:",
        "examples": [
          "green bananas/tomatoes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not experienced or trained:",
        "examples": [
          "I was very green when I started working there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the colour of grass; a colour between blue and yellow:",
        "examples": [
          "light/pale green",
          "dark/bottle green"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area planted with grass, especially for use by the public:",
        "examples": [
          "village green Children were playing on the village green."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a part of a name:",
        "examples": [
          "Sheep's Green"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat area of grass surrounding the hole on a golf course",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the leaves of green vegetables such as spinach or cabbage when eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on now, eat your greens!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) the color that is a mixture of blue and yellow; the color of grass:",
        "examples": [
          "a green dress",
          "[ C ] I don’t like that green."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to grass, trees, and other plants:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d like a green salad (= made with leafy vegetables)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the protection of the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "green politics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not experienced or trained:",
        "examples": [
          "I was pretty green when I joined this company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area planted with grass, esp. for use by the public:",
        "examples": [
          "The fair will be held on the green behind the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A green is also an area of smooth grass surrounding a hole on a golf course.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or believing in the protection of the natural environment:",
        "examples": [
          "green issues/politics/solutions Small companies need green solutions to be more affordable.",
          "Car manufacturers are investing in green technology.",
          "Their recycling policies are very green.",
          "a green campaigner/activist",
          "Companies are becoming greener in response to customer expectations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start doing things in a way that protects the natural environment:",
        "examples": [
          "There are many benefits for developers and builders who decide to go green.",
          "My supermarket went green last year and has stopped supplying free plastic bags."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "greener": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of a colour between blue and yellow; of the colour of grass:",
        "examples": [
          "green vegetables"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the protection of the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "green politics/issues",
          "a green campaigner/activist",
          "Green Party The Green Party has pledged to invest heavily in public transport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do more to protect nature and the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "The Chancellor proposed a crackdown on car and plane emissions, and the introduction of tax incentives to go green."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered with grass, trees, and other plants:",
        "examples": [
          "the green hills of Ireland"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of fruit) not ready to eat, or (of wood) not dry enough to use:",
        "examples": [
          "green bananas/tomatoes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not experienced or trained:",
        "examples": [
          "I was very green when I started working there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the colour of grass; a colour between blue and yellow:",
        "examples": [
          "light/pale green",
          "dark/bottle green"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area planted with grass, especially for use by the public:",
        "examples": [
          "village green Children were playing on the village green."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a part of a name:",
        "examples": [
          "Sheep's Green"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat area of grass surrounding the hole on a golf course",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the leaves of green vegetables such as spinach or cabbage when eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on now, eat your greens!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) the color that is a mixture of blue and yellow; the color of grass:",
        "examples": [
          "a green dress",
          "[ C ] I don’t like that green."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to grass, trees, and other plants:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d like a green salad (= made with leafy vegetables)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the protection of the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "green politics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not experienced or trained:",
        "examples": [
          "I was pretty green when I joined this company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area planted with grass, esp. for use by the public:",
        "examples": [
          "The fair will be held on the green behind the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A green is also an area of smooth grass surrounding a hole on a golf course.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or believing in the protection of the natural environment:",
        "examples": [
          "green issues/politics/solutions Small companies need green solutions to be more affordable.",
          "Car manufacturers are investing in green technology.",
          "Their recycling policies are very green.",
          "a green campaigner/activist",
          "Companies are becoming greener in response to customer expectations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start doing things in a way that protects the natural environment:",
        "examples": [
          "There are many benefits for developers and builders who decide to go green.",
          "My supermarket went green last year and has stopped supplying free plastic bags."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "greenhouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building with a roof and sides made of glass, used for growing plants that need warmth and protection:",
        "examples": [
          "Gladys grows a lot of tomatoes in her greenhouse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building with a roof and sides made of glass or other transparent material, used for growing plants that need warmth and protection",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "greenish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slightly green in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "a slightly greenish complexion",
          "greenish-blue eyes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "greenland": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an island country between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "greenness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being green in colour, especially because of being covered with grass, trees, and other plants:",
        "examples": [
          "What first struck her when she arrived in England was the greenness of the landscape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of not damaging the environment, or of caring for it:",
        "examples": [
          "You can take a few simple steps to improve the greenness of your home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of having little experience or training in doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The opposing team may look to exploit the captain's greenness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "greens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the leaves of green vegetables such as spinach or cabbage when eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on now, eat your greens!",
          "A common side dish in that region is greens cooked overnight with a smoked turkey leg.",
          "I'm a big fan of dark leafy greens, especially kale and spinach.",
          "The burger comes with chips, or you can substitute in a salad of mixed greens if you prefer.",
          "Throw in some bitter greens for the last five minutes of cooking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the leaves of green vegetables such as lettuce or spinach when eaten as food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "greenwich": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time at Greenwich, Greater London, that world time zones are based on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "greet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to welcome someone with particular words or a particular action, or to react to something in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "He greeted me at the door.",
          "greet someone with something The teacher greeted each child with a friendly \"Hello!\"",
          "greet something with something The unions have greeted the decision with delight/anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are greeted by a sight, sound, or smell, you notice it immediately when you arrive somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "As we walked into the house, we were greeted by a wonderful smell of baking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to welcome someone with particular words or a particular action, or to react to something in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "The men greeted each other warmly.",
          "The mayor was greeted with shouts of anger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "greeted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to welcome someone with particular words or a particular action, or to react to something in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "He greeted me at the door.",
          "greet someone with something The teacher greeted each child with a friendly \"Hello!\"",
          "greet something with something The unions have greeted the decision with delight/anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are greeted by a sight, sound, or smell, you notice it immediately when you arrive somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "As we walked into the house, we were greeted by a wonderful smell of baking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "greeting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something friendly or polite that you say or do when you meet or welcome someone:",
        "examples": [
          "exchange greetings They briskly exchanged greetings before starting the session.",
          "in greeting He nodded his head in greeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message that says you hope someone is well, happy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "birthday/Christmas greetings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a welcome to someone, or good wishes for a special occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "Jennifer sends birthday greetings (= good wishes for your birthday)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "greetings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a message that says you hope someone is well, happy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "birthday/Christmas greetings",
          "send your greetings formal My father sends his greetings.",
          "formal Greetings to you, my friends and colleagues.",
          "Greetings from Paris!",
          "Holiday greetings to your family from ours!",
          "Season's greetings to you and yours!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "greets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to welcome someone with particular words or a particular action, or to react to something in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "He greeted me at the door.",
          "greet someone with something The teacher greeted each child with a friendly \"Hello!\"",
          "greet something with something The unions have greeted the decision with delight/anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are greeted by a sight, sound, or smell, you notice it immediately when you arrive somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "As we walked into the house, we were greeted by a wonderful smell of baking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to welcome someone with particular words or a particular action, or to react to something in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "The men greeted each other warmly.",
          "The mayor was greeted with shouts of anger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gremlin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary little creature that gets inside things, especially machines, and makes them stop working:",
        "examples": [
          "We must have a gremlin in the engine - it isn't working right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary creature that gets inside things, esp. machines, and causes problems",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gremlins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary little creature that gets inside things, especially machines, and makes them stop working:",
        "examples": [
          "We must have a gremlin in the engine - it isn't working right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary creature that gets inside things, esp. machines, and causes problems",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grenade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small bomb thrown by hand or shot from a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "a hand grenade"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small bomb thrown by hand or shot from a gun",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grenades": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small bomb thrown by hand or shot from a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "a hand grenade"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small bomb thrown by hand or shot from a gun",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of grow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of the colour that is a mixture of black and white, the colour of rain clouds:",
        "examples": [
          "a grey sky"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having hair that has become grey or white, usually because of age:",
        "examples": [
          "go grey He started to go grey in his mid-forties.",
          "turn grey My hair has turned quite grey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the weather when there are a lot of clouds and little light:",
        "examples": [
          "Night turned into morning, grey and cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "boring and sad:",
        "examples": [
          "He saw a grey future stretch ahead of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the colour that is a mixture of black and white, the colour of rain clouds:",
        "examples": [
          "She was dressed in grey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or their hair greys, their hair becomes grey or white, usually because of age:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm greying at the sides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a group of people is greying, it contains an increasing number of older people:",
        "examples": [
          "Italy is greying faster than any other European country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "gray",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an unofficial but not illegal system in which products are bought in a foreign country and sold more cheaply than in the manufacturer's usual distribution system:",
        "examples": [
          "Grey trade goods"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe people over about 50, considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The grey generation are turning their backs on employment and starting their own businesses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "greyhound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of dog that has a thin body and long, thin legs and can run fast, especially in races",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of dog that has a thin body and long legs, and that can run very fast",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "greyhounds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of dog that has a thin body and long, thin legs and can run fast, especially in races",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of dog that has a thin body and long legs, and that can run very fast",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pattern or structure made from horizontal and vertical lines crossing each other to form squares:",
        "examples": [
          "A metal grid had been placed over the hole to prevent people from falling in.",
          "grid system In Barcelona the streets are laid out in/on a grid system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of wires through which electricity is connected to different power stations across a region:",
        "examples": [
          "the national grid"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pattern of squares with numbers or letters used to find places on a map",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pattern of lines marking the start of the track in motor racing (= a sport of racing very fast and powerful cars around a track):",
        "examples": [
          "In all, 26 drivers will be on the starting grid tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pattern of horizontal and vertical lines that cross each other to make a set of squares",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A grid is also a system of wires through which electricity is connected to different parts of a region:",
        "examples": [
          "a power grid"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of wires for supplying electricity across a large region, country, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The national grid is one of the world's largest utilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pattern or structure made from horizontal and vertical lines crossing each other to form squares:",
        "examples": [
          "A grid system is the foundation of any solid design.",
          "Find the co-ordinates and grid reference for any location by simply right-clicking on our map."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gridlock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation where roads in a town become so blocked by cars that it is impossible for any traffic to move:",
        "examples": [
          "A car breaking down at rush hour could cause gridlock across half the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which no progress can be made:",
        "examples": [
          "The Senator rejected arguments that his plan could produce legislative gridlock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a road or area to be so blocked by traffic that it is impossible for any vehicles to move:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident has gridlocked the entire freeway.",
          "The protest by truck drivers aimed to gridlock the country to force concessions on fuel prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something or someone in a situation in which no progress can be made:",
        "examples": [
          "The result would be to divide the country and gridlock the government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation where streets that meet and cross become so blocked by cars that it is impossible for any traffic to move",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pattern or structure made from horizontal and vertical lines crossing each other to form squares:",
        "examples": [
          "A metal grid had been placed over the hole to prevent people from falling in.",
          "grid system In Barcelona the streets are laid out in/on a grid system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of wires through which electricity is connected to different power stations across a region:",
        "examples": [
          "the national grid"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pattern of squares with numbers or letters used to find places on a map",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pattern of lines marking the start of the track in motor racing (= a sport of racing very fast and powerful cars around a track):",
        "examples": [
          "In all, 26 drivers will be on the starting grid tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pattern of horizontal and vertical lines that cross each other to make a set of squares",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A grid is also a system of wires through which electricity is connected to different parts of a region:",
        "examples": [
          "a power grid"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of wires for supplying electricity across a large region, country, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The national grid is one of the world's largest utilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pattern or structure made from horizontal and vertical lines crossing each other to form squares:",
        "examples": [
          "A grid system is the foundation of any solid design.",
          "Find the co-ordinates and grid reference for any location by simply right-clicking on our map."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grief": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very great sadness, especially at the death of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Her grief at her son's death was terrible.",
          "Newspapers should not intrude on people's private grief.",
          "grief-stricken newspaper pictures of grief-stricken relatives",
          "She describes the anxieties and griefs caused by war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "criticism, complaints or mockery (= the act of laughing at someone) about something:",
        "examples": [
          "get grief He didn't like my decision, and I still get grief about it from him.",
          "give someone grief His teammates gave him grief over his hairstyle, but he didn't care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "problems or trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "I had no idea that forgetting my driving licence would cause me so much grief.",
          "I've had nothing but grief since I signed up for the service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pain or other physical problems:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone grief I injured my knee two years ago and it still gives me grief.",
          "Once you have a back injury, you can be in for a lot of grief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great sadness, esp. at the death of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "It took her years to get over her grief at the death of her mother.",
          "fig. I had no idea that forgetting my driver’s license would cause me so much grief (= trouble)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grievance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a complaint or a strong feeling that you have been treated unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "A special committee has been appointed to handle prisoners' grievances.",
          "Bill still harbours/nurses a grievance against his employers for not promoting him.",
          "The small amount of compensation is a source of grievance to the people forced to leave their homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complaint or a strong feeling that you have been treated unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "A special committee investigates prisoners’ grievances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complaint or a strong feeling that you have been treated unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "have/nurse a grievance against sb He has been nursing a grievance against the company for several years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official complaint by an employee that they have been treated unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "file/raise a grievance An employee may file a grievance against a manager in accordance with the provisions set forth in their contract.",
          "The aim of a grievance procedure is to encourage fairness in the handling of workplace problems."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grievances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a complaint or a strong feeling that you have been treated unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "A special committee has been appointed to handle prisoners' grievances.",
          "Bill still harbours/nurses a grievance against his employers for not promoting him.",
          "The small amount of compensation is a source of grievance to the people forced to leave their homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complaint or a strong feeling that you have been treated unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "A special committee investigates prisoners’ grievances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complaint or a strong feeling that you have been treated unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "have/nurse a grievance against sb He has been nursing a grievance against the company for several years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official complaint by an employee that they have been treated unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "file/raise a grievance An employee may file a grievance against a manager in accordance with the provisions set forth in their contract.",
          "The aim of a grievance procedure is to encourage fairness in the handling of workplace problems."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grieve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to feel or express great sadness, especially when someone dies:",
        "examples": [
          "grieve for/over He is still grieving for/over his wife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make you feel sad and angry:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] It grieves me to see all this food going to waste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel a great sadness, esp. when someone dies:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The entire community is grieving for the loss of the four children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grieved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or express great sadness, especially when someone dies:",
        "examples": [
          "grieve for/over He is still grieving for/over his wife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make you feel sad and angry:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] It grieves me to see all this food going to waste."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grieves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to feel or express great sadness, especially when someone dies:",
        "examples": [
          "grieve for/over He is still grieving for/over his wife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make you feel sad and angry:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] It grieves me to see all this food going to waste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel a great sadness, esp. when someone dies:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The entire community is grieving for the loss of the four children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grieving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling very sad because someone has died:",
        "examples": [
          "grieving relatives"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grievous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having very serious effects or causing great pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Her death is a grievous loss to the whole of the community.",
          "grievous wounds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having very serious effects or causing great pain:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a grievous head wound, and he was not expected to survive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "griffin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion:",
        "examples": [
          "Two bronze griffins guard the main gates.",
          "There are superb moulded plaster ceilings depicting fleurs de lis, griffons, owls, and rams.",
          "The goddess is depicted riding on a gryphon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "griffins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion:",
        "examples": [
          "Two bronze griffins guard the main gates.",
          "There are superb moulded plaster ceilings depicting fleurs de lis, griffons, owls, and rams.",
          "The goddess is depicted riding on a gryphon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grifter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who gets money dishonestly by tricking people:",
        "examples": [
          "She fell for a charming, fast-talking grifter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the surface in a cooker that can be heated to very high temperatures and under which you put food to be cooked",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a frame of metal bars over a fire on which food can be put to be cooked",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an informal restaurant that sells grilled food such as hamburgers, steak, and chicken",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook food over fire or hot coals, usually on a metal frame:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad was grilling chicken in the back yard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook something under a very hot surface in a cooker:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll grill the bacon rather than fry it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone a lot of questions for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "After being grilled by the police for two days, Johnson signed a confession.",
          "grill someone about something Her parents would grill her about where she'd been."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook something on a frame of metal bars, usually over a gas or coal fire:",
        "examples": [
          "We love to grill outside and eat on the back porch in the summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone a lot of questions for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "After being grilled by the police for eight hours, Johnson signed a confession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a frame of metal bars on which food is cooked over a fire",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grilled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of food) cooked over fire or hot coals, usually on a metal frame:",
        "examples": [
          "grilled shrimp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food) cooked under a very hot surface in a cooker:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want your fish pan-fried or grilled?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grilling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is asked a lot of questions for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "She faced a grilling when she got home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone criticizes you or says you have done something wrong :",
        "examples": [
          "The security guard gave me a grilling for taking photos of the building."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely bad, worrying, or without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "look grim The future looks grim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worried and serious or sad:",
        "examples": [
          "Her face was grim as she told them the bad news.",
          "grim determination The expression on his face was one of grim determination.",
          "Later Mr Ashby left the court, grim-faced and silent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very unpleasant or ugly:",
        "examples": [
          "a grim-looking block of flats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not good; having no chance of a good result:",
        "examples": [
          "The outlook for a full recovery was grim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very serious and sad:",
        "examples": [
          "The future looks grim for workers who are losing their jobs.",
          "He looked at us with a grim expression."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grimace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an expression of pain, strong dislike, etc. in which the face twists in an ugly way:",
        "examples": [
          "grimace with He tried to stand and grimaced with pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of pain, strong dislike, etc. in which the face twists in an ugly way:",
        "examples": [
          "grimace of Helen made a grimace of disgust when she saw the raw meat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of pain or disgust in which the muscles of the face are tightened and the face looks twisted",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a layer of dirt on skin or on a building:",
        "examples": [
          "The walls were covered with grime.",
          "Wash off all the accumulated grime and dirt using water and detergent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of electronic music with a strong, fast beat and words spoken by an emcee (= a performer who speaks words over rap music):",
        "examples": [
          "His son made him a grime playlist.",
          "I didn't expect a grime artist to do that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a layer of dirt on skin or a building:",
        "examples": [
          "The building is covered with grime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grimy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dirty:",
        "examples": [
          "The child's face was grimy and streaked with tears."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wide smile:",
        "examples": [
          "I assumed things had gone well for him because he had a big grin on his face.",
          "a broad/sheepish grin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smile a wide smile:",
        "examples": [
          "grin at He grinned at me from the doorway.",
          "What are you grinning about?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wide smile:",
        "examples": [
          "He flashed a big grin and gave us a thumbs up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grind": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something into small pieces or a powder by pressing between hard surfaces:",
        "examples": [
          "to grind coffee",
          "Shall I grind a little black pepper over your salad?",
          "grind something into something They grind the grain into flour (= make flour by crushing grain) between two large stones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub something against a hard surface, in order to make it sharper or smoother:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a set of chef's knives that she grinds every week.",
          "grind something down He ground down the sharp metal edges to make them smooth.",
          "The car engine was making a strange grinding noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a noise by rubbing your teeth together:",
        "examples": [
          "She grinds her teeth in her sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in computer games, to repeat tasks many times in order to make your character more powerful, get more useful things, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "It can be hard to grind a game without getting bored.",
          "He asked me how to grind the game without spending money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the size of grains in a substance that has been ground, especially coffee:",
        "examples": [
          "Use the correct grind for your coffee brewer.",
          "Cook time will vary from 5–10 minutes for instant grits to around 45 minutes for the coarser grinds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action of grinding a substance into a powder:",
        "examples": [
          "Season with a few grinds of black pepper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult or boring activity that needs a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Having to type up my handwritten work was a real grind.",
          "daily grind The daily grind of taking care of three children was wearing her down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boring person who studies all the time and does nothing else",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "extra lessons in a subject from a private teacher:",
        "examples": [
          "She's getting grinds.",
          "He can give you maths grinds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush a substance between hard, moving surfaces into small pieces or a powder:",
        "examples": [
          "Every morning I go to the kitchen and grind some coffee.",
          "Add a teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub an object against a hard surface in order to make it sharper, thinner, or smoother:",
        "examples": [
          "Laborers grind and shape steel bars into decorative fences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you grind two sets of objects, you press and rub them together in a way that makes an unpleasant noise:",
        "examples": [
          "Ursula grinds her teeth at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult or unpleasant activity that is tiring or repeated too often:",
        "examples": [
          "Karen came to the hotel for a rest from the daily grind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult or boring activity that needs a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "He recalls the grind of working his day job and then in a bar at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "employment, especially when this consists of boring activities:",
        "examples": [
          "The recession has driven many would-be-retirees back to the daily grind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "Business ground to a standstill during the bad weather."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grinder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine used to rub or press something until it becomes a powder:",
        "examples": [
          "a coffee/pepper grinder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine used for cutting meat into very small pieces",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin roll (= a loaf of bread for one person) filled with meat or cheese, and often lettuce, tomatoes, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "If you're hungry, order the meatball grinder.",
          "They make the most perfect deli grinder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine for crushing or cutting something into very small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "a meat grinder"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grinding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people are extremely poor over a long period",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is grinding causes people or activities to lose energy and spirit:",
        "examples": [
          "He was brought up in grinding poverty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grinds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something into small pieces or a powder by pressing between hard surfaces:",
        "examples": [
          "to grind coffee",
          "Shall I grind a little black pepper over your salad?",
          "grind something into something They grind the grain into flour (= make flour by crushing grain) between two large stones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub something against a hard surface, in order to make it sharper or smoother:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a set of chef's knives that she grinds every week.",
          "grind something down He ground down the sharp metal edges to make them smooth.",
          "The car engine was making a strange grinding noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a noise by rubbing your teeth together:",
        "examples": [
          "She grinds her teeth in her sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in computer games, to repeat tasks many times in order to make your character more powerful, get more useful things, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "It can be hard to grind a game without getting bored.",
          "He asked me how to grind the game without spending money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the size of grains in a substance that has been ground, especially coffee:",
        "examples": [
          "Use the correct grind for your coffee brewer.",
          "Cook time will vary from 5–10 minutes for instant grits to around 45 minutes for the coarser grinds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action of grinding a substance into a powder:",
        "examples": [
          "Season with a few grinds of black pepper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult or boring activity that needs a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Having to type up my handwritten work was a real grind.",
          "daily grind The daily grind of taking care of three children was wearing her down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boring person who studies all the time and does nothing else",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "extra lessons in a subject from a private teacher:",
        "examples": [
          "She's getting grinds.",
          "He can give you maths grinds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush a substance between hard, moving surfaces into small pieces or a powder:",
        "examples": [
          "Every morning I go to the kitchen and grind some coffee.",
          "Add a teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub an object against a hard surface in order to make it sharper, thinner, or smoother:",
        "examples": [
          "Laborers grind and shape steel bars into decorative fences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you grind two sets of objects, you press and rub them together in a way that makes an unpleasant noise:",
        "examples": [
          "Ursula grinds her teeth at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult or unpleasant activity that is tiring or repeated too often:",
        "examples": [
          "Karen came to the hotel for a rest from the daily grind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult or boring activity that needs a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "He recalls the grind of working his day job and then in a bar at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "employment, especially when this consists of boring activities:",
        "examples": [
          "The recession has driven many would-be-retirees back to the daily grind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "Business ground to a standstill during the bad weather."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gringo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in Latin American countries to refer to people from the US or other English-speaking countries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone in a Latin American country who is not Latin American, esp. someone who speaks only English",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gringos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in Latin American countries to refer to people from the US or other English-speaking countries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone in a Latin American country who is not Latin American, esp. someone who speaks only English",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grinning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a wide smile:",
        "examples": [
          "We looked from one grinning face to another.",
          "He played the role of the chatty, grinning leader."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hold very tightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby gripped my finger with her tiny hand.",
          "Old tyres won't grip (= stay on the surface of the road) in the rain very well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone's attention completely:",
        "examples": [
          "This trial has gripped the whole nation.",
          "I was gripped throughout the entire two hours of the film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When an emotion such as fear grips you, you feel it strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "be gripped by Then he turned towards me, and I was suddenly gripped by fear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "control over something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "grip on Rebels have tightened their grip on the city.",
          "keep your grip on He will do anything to keep his grip on power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tight hold on something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "grip on She tightened her grip on my arm.",
          "She would not loosen her grip on my arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bag for travelling that is smaller than a suitcase",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold something tightly, or stick to something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The baby gripped my finger.",
          "[ I ] Worn tires don’t grip very well on wet roads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an emotion grips you, you feel it strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Brady was gripped by fear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of holding something, or a tight hold:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a strong/firm/weak grip.",
          "He lost his grip on Nancy’s arm.",
          "fig. They were in the grip of a tropical storm (= suffering its effects)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gripped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gripping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is gripping is so interesting or exciting that it holds your attention completely:",
        "examples": [
          "I found the book so gripping that I couldn't put it down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "interesting or exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "a gripping story"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hold very tightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby gripped my finger with her tiny hand.",
          "Old tyres won't grip (= stay on the surface of the road) in the rain very well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone's attention completely:",
        "examples": [
          "This trial has gripped the whole nation.",
          "I was gripped throughout the entire two hours of the film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When an emotion such as fear grips you, you feel it strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "be gripped by Then he turned towards me, and I was suddenly gripped by fear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "control over something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "grip on Rebels have tightened their grip on the city.",
          "keep your grip on He will do anything to keep his grip on power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tight hold on something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "grip on She tightened her grip on my arm.",
          "She would not loosen her grip on my arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bag for travelling that is smaller than a suitcase",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold something tightly, or stick to something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The baby gripped my finger.",
          "[ I ] Worn tires don’t grip very well on wet roads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an emotion grips you, you feel it strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Brady was gripped by fear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of holding something, or a tight hold:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a strong/firm/weak grip.",
          "He lost his grip on Nancy’s arm.",
          "fig. They were in the grip of a tropical storm (= suffering its effects)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grisly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant, especially because death or blood is involved:",
        "examples": [
          "The 55-year-old Canadian had suffered a grisly death.",
          "a grisly murder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant or disgusting, and usually causing fear:",
        "examples": [
          "There were grisly pictures of an automobile accident on the evening news."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very small pieces of stone or sand:",
        "examples": [
          "The road had been covered with grit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "courage and determination despite difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "true grit It takes true (= real) grit to stand up to a bully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dish of hominy grain (= dried maize that has been made soft) eaten especially as a morning meal:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you eat your grits with syrup, or just plain?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put small stones on a road or path that is covered in ice, in order to make it safer:",
        "examples": [
          "Council lorries had been out gritting the icy roads the night before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very small pieces of stone or sand:",
        "examples": [
          "I cleaned the grit off my bike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bravery and strength of character:",
        "examples": [
          "Emma is enthusiastic, all grit and determination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press your top and bottom teeth together:",
        "examples": [
          "I grit my teeth because I’m trying not to moan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dish of hominy grain (= dried maize that has been made soft) eaten especially as a morning meal:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you eat your grits with syrup, or just plain?",
          "I like my grits with lots of butter in them.",
          "I ordered the shrimp and grits.",
          "I sometimes serve it with cheesy grits and sometimes with mac and cheese.",
          "The breakfast special is two eggs any style, bacon, grits, and toast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dried, crushed type of corn, usually boiled in water and eaten esp. for breakfast",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gritty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing grit (= very small pieces of stone) or like grit:",
        "examples": [
          "The last spoonfuls of the mussels' cooking liquid might be a bit gritty.",
          "gritty texture I didn't like the gritty texture of the sauce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of eyes or skin) feeling uncomfortable, as if there are very small pieces of stone present:",
        "examples": [
          "Blinking less often can lead to dry-eye syndrome, an uncomfortable condition in which the eyes feel gritty or sandy.",
          "My mouth and throat were dry and gritty.",
          "There was the putrid smell of smoke and the gritty feel of ash covering my skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing the unpleasant or difficult features of something as they really are:",
        "examples": [
          "gritty realism The novel was praised for its gritty realism and emotional intensity.",
          "gritty drama This is a gritty crime drama about corruption and greed.",
          "gritty portrayal \"La Haine\" is a gritty portrayal of life on a housing estate in Paris.",
          "I thought the style of the film was a bit slick, and I wanted something more gritty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "brave and determined:",
        "examples": [
          "gritty determination He showed the gritty determination that we've come to expect from him.",
          "She proved to be a gutsy and gritty opponent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing or covered with small pieces of stone or sand:",
        "examples": [
          "gritty dust"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong and determined in dealing with an unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a gritty, no-nonsense approach"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grizzlies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large brown bear from the inland (= away from the coasts) part of western North America, which has a hump (= raised area) on its shoulders:",
        "examples": [
          "The ban on hunting grizzlies remained in most states.",
          "Black bears are smaller than grizzlies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person whose hair is becoming grey or white, or the hair itself:",
        "examples": [
          "He saw the farmer's grizzly face and asked to take his picture.",
          "His grizzly facial hair has gone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A grizzly baby or child is crying continuously but not very loudly, or complaining all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "If your baby is grizzly or cranky, consider what might be making them uncomfortable.",
          "She needed the money to buy medicine for a grizzly child."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grizzly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large brown bear from the inland (= away from the coasts) part of western North America, which has a hump (= raised area) on its shoulders:",
        "examples": [
          "The ban on hunting grizzlies remained in most states.",
          "Black bears are smaller than grizzlies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person whose hair is becoming grey or white, or the hair itself:",
        "examples": [
          "He saw the farmer's grizzly face and asked to take his picture.",
          "His grizzly facial hair has gone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A grizzly baby or child is crying continuously but not very loudly, or complaining all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "If your baby is grizzly or cranky, consider what might be making them uncomfortable.",
          "She needed the money to buy medicine for a grizzly child."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "groan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a deep, long sound showing great pain or unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the groans of the wounded soldiers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complaining noise or phrase:",
        "examples": [
          "groan of He looked at the piles of dirty dishes and gave a groan of dismay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a deep, long sound showing great pain or unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "He collapsed, groaning with pain.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Not again,\" he groaned (= said in a low unhappy voice)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain or speak unhappily:",
        "examples": [
          "moan and groan She's always moaning and groaning (= complaining a lot) about the weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carry or have a very large quantity of something:",
        "examples": [
          "At this time of year the plum trees are groaning with fruit.",
          "His bookshelves groan under works by Turgenev, Chekhov, and Camus.",
          "Souvenir stalls groan under the weight of tacky merchandise.",
          "We were greeted by the sight of groaning buffet tables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find it difficult to manage or continue because you have too much of something:",
        "examples": [
          "After little investment in infrastructure for 25 years, the transport system is groaning.",
          "The hospitals are already groaning with urgent cases.",
          "Households are groaning under unprecedented amounts of debt.",
          "They groan under the weight of too many expectations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a low, sad sound that is continued for a while and that is made by someone who is suffering from pain or unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "Nick let out a groan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "groaning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a deep, long sound showing great pain or unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "He collapsed, groaning with pain.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Not again,\" he groaned (= said in a low unhappy voice)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain or speak unhappily:",
        "examples": [
          "moan and groan She's always moaning and groaning (= complaining a lot) about the weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carry or have a very large quantity of something:",
        "examples": [
          "At this time of year the plum trees are groaning with fruit.",
          "His bookshelves groan under works by Turgenev, Chekhov, and Camus.",
          "Souvenir stalls groan under the weight of tacky merchandise.",
          "We were greeted by the sight of groaning buffet tables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find it difficult to manage or continue because you have too much of something:",
        "examples": [
          "After little investment in infrastructure for 25 years, the transport system is groaning.",
          "The hospitals are already groaning with urgent cases.",
          "Households are groaning under unprecedented amounts of debt.",
          "They groan under the weight of too many expectations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "groans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a deep, long sound showing great pain or unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the groans of the wounded soldiers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complaining noise or phrase:",
        "examples": [
          "groan of He looked at the piles of dirty dishes and gave a groan of dismay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a deep, long sound showing great pain or unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "He collapsed, groaning with pain.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Not again,\" he groaned (= said in a low unhappy voice)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain or speak unhappily:",
        "examples": [
          "moan and groan She's always moaning and groaning (= complaining a lot) about the weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carry or have a very large quantity of something:",
        "examples": [
          "At this time of year the plum trees are groaning with fruit.",
          "His bookshelves groan under works by Turgenev, Chekhov, and Camus.",
          "Souvenir stalls groan under the weight of tacky merchandise.",
          "We were greeted by the sight of groaning buffet tables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find it difficult to manage or continue because you have too much of something:",
        "examples": [
          "After little investment in infrastructure for 25 years, the transport system is groaning.",
          "The hospitals are already groaning with urgent cases.",
          "Households are groaning under unprecedented amounts of debt.",
          "They groan under the weight of too many expectations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a low, sad sound that is continued for a while and that is made by someone who is suffering from pain or unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "Nick let out a groan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grocer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who owns or works in a shop selling food and small things for the home",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who owns or works in a store selling food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a store that sells food and small things for the home:",
        "examples": [
          "The UK's fourth biggest grocer operates 13 distribution centres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who owns or works in a store selling food and small things for the home:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a grocer in a small town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "groceries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the food that you buy in a grocer's shop or supermarket:",
        "examples": [
          "I was carrying three heavy bags of groceries.",
          "That's more than I spend on my weekly groceries.",
          "People don't have enough money to buy their groceries.",
          "Could you help me unpack the groceries, please?",
          "He was bagging groceries at the local supermarket when I last saw him.",
          "Sean eventually got a job delivering groceries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the food and other items that you buy in a food store or supermarket:",
        "examples": [
          "My wife wrote a check to pay for groceries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grocery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a grocer's",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the food that you buy in a grocer's shop or supermarket:",
        "examples": [
          "I was carrying three heavy bags of groceries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a store that sells food and small things for the home:",
        "examples": [
          "America's largest grocery store chain will be bringing two new stores to Oakland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the food that you buy in a store:",
        "examples": [
          "More people are buying their groceries online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the food that you buy in a store:",
        "examples": [
          "The large web retailer has entered the world of internet grocery shopping."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "groin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the place where your legs meet the front of your body:",
        "examples": [
          "He pulled a muscle in his groin.",
          "a groin strain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the male sex organs:",
        "examples": [
          "He was kicked in the stomach and the groin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place at the front of your body where your legs meet:",
        "examples": [
          "Jeff pulled a muscle in his groin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "groom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to clean an animal, often by brushing its fur:",
        "examples": [
          "Polly spends hours in the stables grooming her pony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal) to use its tongue or paws (= feet) to clean itself or another animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The cat still sat on its wall, grooming itself.",
          "Two male lions groom each other to rid themselves of burrs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the surface of snow smoother, flatter, or harder so it is easier to ski on:",
        "examples": [
          "Popular ski trails are groomed as often as once a day.",
          "You just get your skis and gloves on and head off down freshly groomed slopes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare someone for a special job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "be groomed for She was being groomed for leadership.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] My boss is grooming me to take over his job next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become friends with a child with the intention of trying to persuade the child to have a sexual relationship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "bride and groom The bride and groom walked down the aisle together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to take care of and clean horses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make yourself ready to be seen; put in order:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The girls groomed their hair.",
          "[ I ] He’s gone upstairs to finish grooming.",
          "[ T ] They’re grooming the ski runs at Snow Basin (= preparing them for use)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare someone for a special job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The record company groomed performers to fit the music’s image."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clean an animal, often by brushing its fur:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve groomed horses for years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is about to get married or just got married:",
        "examples": [
          "The bride and groom were posing for pictures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to take care of and clean horses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "groomed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a clean and neat appearance that is produced with care:",
        "examples": [
          "His mother was always impeccably groomed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grooming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the things that you do to make your appearance clean and neat, for example brushing your hair, or the things that you do to keep an animal's hair or fur clean and neat:",
        "examples": [
          "She pays great attention to make-up, grooming and clothes.",
          "In general, women spend much longer on personal grooming than men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of cleaning an animal, often by brushing its fur:",
        "examples": [
          "Students can learn skills such as dog grooming or how to become veterinary technicians.",
          "There will be demonstrations of horseshoeing and horse grooming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal) the act of using its tongue or paws (= feet) to clean itself or another animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The constant grooming cats do is likely to make them swallow a lot of hair.",
          "One of the things that binds groups of monkeys together is grooming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making the surface of snow smoother, flatter, or harder so that it is easier to ski on:",
        "examples": [
          "Immaculate piste grooming maintains the snow in good condition.",
          "The bunkers are used to store equipment like trail grooming machines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the criminal activity of becoming friends with a child in order to try to persuade the child to have a sexual relationship",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "groomsmen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "groove": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow, hollow space cut into a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The window slides along a deep metal groove to open and close."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow space in the surface of a body part:",
        "examples": [
          "There may be nerve compression at the elbow in the ulnar groove."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical rhythm that is enjoyable and makes you want to move or dance:",
        "examples": [
          "She opened with a tune that had a catchy groove.",
          "A memorable melody is just as important as the groove."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dance to a rhythm, especially in quite a slow, smooth way to music such as soul, funk, or jazz:",
        "examples": [
          "groove to He slides onstage, grooving to the beat.",
          "I'm enjoying the music, moving and grooving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow, hollow space cut into a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The window slides along a groove in the frame."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grooves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow, hollow space cut into a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The window slides along a deep metal groove to open and close."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow space in the surface of a body part:",
        "examples": [
          "There may be nerve compression at the elbow in the ulnar groove."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical rhythm that is enjoyable and makes you want to move or dance:",
        "examples": [
          "She opened with a tune that had a catchy groove.",
          "A memorable melody is just as important as the groove."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dance to a rhythm, especially in quite a slow, smooth way to music such as soul, funk, or jazz:",
        "examples": [
          "groove to He slides onstage, grooving to the beat.",
          "I'm enjoying the music, moving and grooving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow, hollow space cut into a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The window slides along a groove in the frame."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grooving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow, hollow space cut into a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The window slides along a deep metal groove to open and close."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow space in the surface of a body part:",
        "examples": [
          "There may be nerve compression at the elbow in the ulnar groove."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical rhythm that is enjoyable and makes you want to move or dance:",
        "examples": [
          "She opened with a tune that had a catchy groove.",
          "A memorable melody is just as important as the groove."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dance to a rhythm, especially in quite a slow, smooth way to music such as soul, funk, or jazz:",
        "examples": [
          "groove to He slides onstage, grooving to the beat.",
          "I'm enjoying the music, moving and grooving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow, hollow space cut into a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The window slides along a groove in the frame."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "groovy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very fashionable and interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "That's a groovy hat you're wearing, did you knit it yourself?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very fashionable and interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "groovy music"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "groping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel with your hands, especially in order to find or move towards something when you cannot see easily:",
        "examples": [
          "grope for She groped for her glasses on the bedside table.",
          "grope your way I had to grope my way up the dark stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch someone's body in order to get sexual pleasure, usually when the person does not like it:",
        "examples": [
          "He groped me as I was going to the bar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gross": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in) total:",
        "examples": [
          "gross income A person's gross income is the money they earn before tax is deducted from it.",
          "gross weight Once wrapped, the gross weight of the package is 2.1 kg.",
          "She earns £30,000 a year gross."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Oh, gross!\" she said, looking at the flies buzzing above the piles of dirty plates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely fat or large and ugly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme in a way that is very obviously wrong and unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a gross violation of human rights.",
          "These people have been the victims of a gross injustice.",
          "Both sides in the debate are prone to gross exaggeration.",
          "She said the ad was a gross distortion of the true facts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn a particular amount of money before tax is paid or costs are taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "The film has grossed over $200 million this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a group of) 144",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of something bad or wrong) extreme or obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "The birds die from hunger, thirst, and gross overcrowding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude or offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "She watches these really gross movies.",
          "\"Gross!\" Pamela says as she wipes the goo off her fingers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of earnings) total, before tax is paid or costs are subtracted:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors have earned gross income of $780 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn as a total before expenses are subtracted:",
        "examples": [
          "The film grossed over $200 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of 144 items",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a total amount of money before tax, etc. is taken off:",
        "examples": [
          "gross earnings/income/revenue The company posted gross earnings of $150.8 million.",
          "gross salary/wages",
          "gross interest/return/yield Basic-rate taxpayers need to earn 4% gross interest to beat inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely bad:",
        "examples": [
          "gross misconduct/mismanagement/negligence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "before tax, etc. is taken off:",
        "examples": [
          "He earns €75,000 a year gross."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn a total amount before tax, etc. is taken off:",
        "examples": [
          "He grossed over $100,000 last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn a particular amount in ticket sales:",
        "examples": [
          "It has become the highest grossing film of all time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of money that a film makes in sales of cinema tickets:",
        "examples": [
          "a gross of sth His latest film opened with a gross of just $6 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount that a person or business earns before tax and costs have been taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "a gross of sth Her company showed a 25% profit on a gross of about $200,000 in 2010."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quantity of 144 of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a gross of sth a gross of apples"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grossed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn a particular amount of money before tax is paid or costs are taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "The film has grossed over $200 million this year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grosser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in) total:",
        "examples": [
          "gross income A person's gross income is the money they earn before tax is deducted from it.",
          "gross weight Once wrapped, the gross weight of the package is 2.1 kg.",
          "She earns £30,000 a year gross."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Oh, gross!\" she said, looking at the flies buzzing above the piles of dirty plates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely fat or large and ugly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme in a way that is very obviously wrong and unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a gross violation of human rights.",
          "These people have been the victims of a gross injustice.",
          "Both sides in the debate are prone to gross exaggeration.",
          "She said the ad was a gross distortion of the true facts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn a particular amount of money before tax is paid or costs are taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "The film has grossed over $200 million this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a group of) 144",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of something bad or wrong) extreme or obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "The birds die from hunger, thirst, and gross overcrowding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude or offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "She watches these really gross movies.",
          "\"Gross!\" Pamela says as she wipes the goo off her fingers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of earnings) total, before tax is paid or costs are subtracted:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors have earned gross income of $780 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn as a total before expenses are subtracted:",
        "examples": [
          "The film grossed over $200 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of 144 items",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a total amount of money before tax, etc. is taken off:",
        "examples": [
          "gross earnings/income/revenue The company posted gross earnings of $150.8 million.",
          "gross salary/wages",
          "gross interest/return/yield Basic-rate taxpayers need to earn 4% gross interest to beat inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely bad:",
        "examples": [
          "gross misconduct/mismanagement/negligence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "before tax, etc. is taken off:",
        "examples": [
          "He earns €75,000 a year gross."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn a total amount before tax, etc. is taken off:",
        "examples": [
          "He grossed over $100,000 last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn a particular amount in ticket sales:",
        "examples": [
          "It has become the highest grossing film of all time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of money that a film makes in sales of cinema tickets:",
        "examples": [
          "a gross of sth His latest film opened with a gross of just $6 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount that a person or business earns before tax and costs have been taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "a gross of sth Her company showed a 25% profit on a gross of about $200,000 in 2010."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quantity of 144 of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a gross of sth a gross of apples"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grossest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in) total:",
        "examples": [
          "gross income A person's gross income is the money they earn before tax is deducted from it.",
          "gross weight Once wrapped, the gross weight of the package is 2.1 kg.",
          "She earns £30,000 a year gross."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Oh, gross!\" she said, looking at the flies buzzing above the piles of dirty plates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely fat or large and ugly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme in a way that is very obviously wrong and unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a gross violation of human rights.",
          "These people have been the victims of a gross injustice.",
          "Both sides in the debate are prone to gross exaggeration.",
          "She said the ad was a gross distortion of the true facts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn a particular amount of money before tax is paid or costs are taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "The film has grossed over $200 million this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a group of) 144",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of something bad or wrong) extreme or obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "The birds die from hunger, thirst, and gross overcrowding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude or offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "She watches these really gross movies.",
          "\"Gross!\" Pamela says as she wipes the goo off her fingers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of earnings) total, before tax is paid or costs are subtracted:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors have earned gross income of $780 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn as a total before expenses are subtracted:",
        "examples": [
          "The film grossed over $200 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of 144 items",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a total amount of money before tax, etc. is taken off:",
        "examples": [
          "gross earnings/income/revenue The company posted gross earnings of $150.8 million.",
          "gross salary/wages",
          "gross interest/return/yield Basic-rate taxpayers need to earn 4% gross interest to beat inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely bad:",
        "examples": [
          "gross misconduct/mismanagement/negligence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "before tax, etc. is taken off:",
        "examples": [
          "He earns €75,000 a year gross."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn a total amount before tax, etc. is taken off:",
        "examples": [
          "He grossed over $100,000 last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn a particular amount in ticket sales:",
        "examples": [
          "It has become the highest grossing film of all time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of money that a film makes in sales of cinema tickets:",
        "examples": [
          "a gross of sth His latest film opened with a gross of just $6 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount that a person or business earns before tax and costs have been taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "a gross of sth Her company showed a 25% profit on a gross of about $200,000 in 2010."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quantity of 144 of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a gross of sth a gross of apples"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grossing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn a particular amount of money before tax is paid or costs are taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "The film has grossed over $200 million this year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grossly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "It was grossly unfair to demand such a high interest rate on the loan.",
          "He's grossly overweight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in a way that is bad or wrong) extremely and obviously:",
        "examples": [
          "Medical insurance can be grossly expensive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grotesque": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strange and unpleasant, especially in a silly or slightly frightening way:",
        "examples": [
          "By now she'd had so much cosmetic surgery that she looked quite grotesque.",
          "Gothic churches are full of devils and grotesque figures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wrong or unfair to a shocking degree:",
        "examples": [
          "This war has been a grotesque mistake.",
          "The way he behaved towards me was grotesque."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painting or other artistic work with an image of a person that is ugly or unpleasant as its subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Spencer's grotesques are his best works."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange and often frightening in appearance or character:",
        "examples": [
          "Some deep-sea creatures look really grotesque."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grotto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small cave, especially one that is made to look attractive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small cave or an artificial structure that is like a cave, esp. one used for religious purposes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grouch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to complain in an angry way:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh, stop grouching!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who often complains",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who complains a lot even when there is little reason to complain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grouchy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easily annoyed and complaining:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be so grouchy!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ground": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the surface of the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "I sat down on the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soil:",
        "examples": [
          "soft/stony ground",
          "The ground was frozen hard and was impossible to dig."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land used for a particular purpose or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a football ground",
          "The lake has become a dumping ground for toxic chemicals.",
          "skills learnt on the training ground (= place where sports teams practise)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the gardens and land that surround a building and often have a wall or fence around them:",
        "examples": [
          "We went for a walk around the hospital grounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reason, cause, or argument:",
        "examples": [
          "on the grounds of The inquiry will be held in secret on the grounds of national security.",
          "ground for Do you have any ground for suspecting them?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We have grounds to believe that you have been lying to us.",
          "[ + that ] He refused to answer on the grounds that the question violated his rights to privacy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of knowledge or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "familiar ground When the conversation turns to politics he's on familiar ground (= he knows a lot about this subject).",
          "common ground Once we'd found some common ground (= things we both knew about) we got along very well together.",
          "cover ground The lectures covered a lot of ground (= included information on many different subjects).",
          "go over ground I enjoyed her first novel, but I felt in the second she was going over the same ground (= dealing with the same area of experience)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a political party or an idea or belief gains ground, it becomes more popular or accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "The Republicans are gaining ground in the southern states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a political party or an idea or belief loses ground, it becomes less popular or accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "More conservative candidates are losing ground in key battleground states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wire that makes a connection between a piece of electrical equipment and the ground, so the user is protected from feeling an electric shock if the equipment develops a fault",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the small grains of coffee left at the bottom of a cup or other container that has had coffee in it:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of coffee shops give away grounds for use in compost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a ship is grounded, it cannot move because it has hit solid ground:",
        "examples": [
          "be grounded on The oil tanker was grounded on a sandbank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If aircraft are grounded, they are prevented from flying or ordered not to fly:",
        "examples": [
          "The snowstorm meant that all planes were grounded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forbid (= refuse to allow) a child or young person from going out as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents grounded me for a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect a piece of electrical equipment to the ground with a wire:",
        "examples": [
          "You could get a nasty shock from that water heater if it isn't grounded properly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be based firmly on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Fiction should be grounded in reality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Ground food has been cut up into very small pieces, often using a special machine:",
        "examples": [
          "ground turkey",
          "ground sirloin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of grind",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the surface of the earth or of a piece of land:",
        "examples": [
          "We laid a blanket on the ground for our picnic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of knowledge or experience; a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "This teacher just keeps going over the same ground again and again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reason, cause, or argument:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] He refused to answer on the grounds that he’d promised to keep it secret."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a connection between a piece of electrical equipment and the earth, or a wire that makes this connection",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ground is also an object that holds a very large number of electrons, and can accept or supply more when there is an electric current.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish an older child by not allowing the child to go out or be involved in social activities:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents grounded me for a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a reason, cause, or argument for your actions or beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "His beliefs are grounded in his experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or keep on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "All flights have been grounded because of the snowstorm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reason for something:",
        "examples": [
          "on (the) grounds of sth The doctor refused to surrender patient records on grounds of confidentiality.",
          "on the grounds that Researchers shut down the trial on the grounds that the vaccine was proving ineffective",
          "grounds for sth Only 13 of the contracts examined listed incompetence as legitimate grounds for dismissal.",
          "on health/environmental/legal grounds The college was shut on health and safety grounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone work very hard, especially so that they become ill or extremely tired:",
        "examples": [
          "Although we worked everyone into the ground, we didn't get the job done in time.",
          "They were running themselves into the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something so much that it breaks or stops working:",
        "examples": [
          "They decided to run the car into the ground instead of changing it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more popular or successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite making ground within her own party, she still has to watch her back.",
          "gain/make ground on sb The search engine is continuing to gain ground on the market leader."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in value:",
        "examples": [
          "The shares have steadily made ground.",
          "gain/make ground against sth The Euro continued to gain ground against the pound and the dollar through the course of the week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a project or activity gets off the ground, it starts or starts to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a difference between a project which never gets off the ground and one which suddenly goes bad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start a project or activity or to start making it successful:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot more money will be required to get this project off the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become less popular or successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Smaller parties always lose ground in elections.",
          "give/lose ground to sb The firm is continuing to give ground to its foreign rivals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent a ship or aircraft from sailing or flying:",
        "examples": [
          "The bad weather meant that helicopters were grounded."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "groundbreaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is groundbreaking, it is very new and a big change from other things of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "His latest movie is interesting, but not groundbreaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "original and important; showing a new way of doing or thinking about things:",
        "examples": [
          "This groundbreaking work changed the way historians looked at slavery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "new and likely to have an effect on how things are done in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "a groundbreaking discovery",
          "groundbreaking work/research/studies",
          "a groundbreaking agreement/deal"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grounded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is grounded makes good decisions and does not say or do stupid things:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very grounded even though he has so much money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an aircraft that is prevented from flying for some reason, or a ship that cannot move because it has hit solid ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A child or young person who is grounded is not allowed to go out as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "I stayed out til 1 am last night and now I'm grounded for a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be based firmly on something:",
        "examples": [
          "The estimates of strong dividend growth are grounded on a steady recovery in the global economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "groundhog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small North American mammal with short legs and rough, red-brown fur",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grounding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a knowledge of the basic facts about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "grounding in This course is designed to give drivers a grounding in car maintenance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a knowledge of the basic facts about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a grounding in sth His degree gave him a firm grounding in his field.",
          "a basic/solid/firm/good grounding"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of preventing a ship from sailing or an aircraft from flying:",
        "examples": [
          "The grounding of all planes on Tuesday stalled the movement of mail."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grounds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the gardens and land that surround a building and often have a wall or fence around them:",
        "examples": [
          "We went for a walk around the hospital grounds.",
          "The golf course is set in the former grounds of the 14th century castle.",
          "He is buried in the grounds of the 20-acre property.",
          "We walked around the grounds of the Naval Observatory.",
          "The hotel grounds are open to everyone.",
          "The school sits in two acres of beautiful grounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the small grains of coffee left at the bottom of a cup or other container that has had coffee in it:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of coffee shops give away grounds for use in compost.",
          "What do you do with coffee grounds?",
          "She had to clean out the grounds from the basket of the coffee maker.",
          "He spilled grounds all over the counter while he was making a new pot of coffee.",
          "My sister makes a scrub for her skin with coffee grounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the small pieces of solid material that sink to the bottom of a liquid, esp. coffee",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "land that surrounds a building:",
        "examples": [
          "We strolled around the hospital grounds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "groundskeeper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to take care of a sports ground or park",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "groundwork": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "work that is done as a preparation for work that will be done later:",
        "examples": [
          "lay the groundwork for The committee will meet today to lay the groundwork for inter-party talks next month.",
          "The groundwork for the book stalled soon after it began."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first part of building work, in which existing buildings, trees, etc. are removed and the surface of the ground is prepared:",
        "examples": [
          "Costing 200 million pounds, groundwork began on the site in February.",
          "Some building projects never get beyond foundation stage because the groundworks swallow the entire budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "work done in preparation for something that will happen later:",
        "examples": [
          "The planning committee will lay the groundwork for the conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do work in preparation for work that will be done later:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is laying the groundwork for market development."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "group": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a number of people or things that are put together or considered as a unit:",
        "examples": [
          "group of I'm meeting a group of friends for dinner tonight.",
          "The car was parked near a small group of trees.",
          "She showed me another group of pictures, this time of children playing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of people who play music together, especially pop music:",
        "examples": [
          "What's your favourite group?",
          "a pop/rock group"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that contains several different companies:",
        "examples": [
          "United News Media, the national newspaper and television group"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of football teams who play each other in a competition. The winners of the group move onto the next stage of the competion :",
        "examples": [
          "The Danes were the surprise winners of their group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first part of a football competition in which teams are divided into groups and play only the other teams in their group. The winners of each group move onto the next stage of the competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The team failed to progress beyond the group stages of Euro 2012."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a group or put people or things into a group:",
        "examples": [
          "We all grouped together around the bride for a family photograph.",
          "I grouped the children according to age.",
          "The books were grouped by size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of people or things that are together or considered as a unit:",
        "examples": [
          "a group of trees",
          "I’m meeting a group of friends for dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A group is also a number of people who play music together, especially popular music:",
        "examples": [
          "a rock/soul group"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A group is also any of the columns in the periodic table of chemical elements.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that contains several different companies:",
        "examples": [
          "Under the group's final salary pension scheme, his pension is increased for every year he served.",
          "a television/banking/construction group",
          "group accounts/sales"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of people or things that are put together or considered as a single thing:",
        "examples": [
          "group of sth This deal has been backed by a group of external investors.",
          "This group of drugs are known as taxanes.",
          "I want someone who is going to work in a group.",
          "a group discussion/interview/assignment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grouped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a group or put people or things into a group:",
        "examples": [
          "We all grouped together around the bride for a family photograph.",
          "I grouped the children according to age.",
          "The books were grouped by size."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grouper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large fish with a big head and a wide mouth that lives in warm seas",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "groupers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large fish with a big head and a wide mouth that lives in warm seas",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "groupie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who likes a particular popular singer or other famous person and follows them to try to meet them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who admires and tries to meet someone famous, esp. a popular musician:",
        "examples": [
          "Groupies were hanging around the entrance while he was recording here."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "groupies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who likes a particular popular singer or other famous person and follows them to try to meet them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who admires and tries to meet someone famous, esp. a popular musician:",
        "examples": [
          "Groupies were hanging around the entrance while he was recording here."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grouping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "several people or things when they have been arranged into a group or are being considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "political groupings"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "groups": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a number of people or things that are put together or considered as a unit:",
        "examples": [
          "group of I'm meeting a group of friends for dinner tonight.",
          "The car was parked near a small group of trees.",
          "She showed me another group of pictures, this time of children playing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of people who play music together, especially pop music:",
        "examples": [
          "What's your favourite group?",
          "a pop/rock group"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that contains several different companies:",
        "examples": [
          "United News Media, the national newspaper and television group"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of football teams who play each other in a competition. The winners of the group move onto the next stage of the competion :",
        "examples": [
          "The Danes were the surprise winners of their group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first part of a football competition in which teams are divided into groups and play only the other teams in their group. The winners of each group move onto the next stage of the competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The team failed to progress beyond the group stages of Euro 2012."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a group or put people or things into a group:",
        "examples": [
          "We all grouped together around the bride for a family photograph.",
          "I grouped the children according to age.",
          "The books were grouped by size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of people or things that are together or considered as a unit:",
        "examples": [
          "a group of trees",
          "I’m meeting a group of friends for dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A group is also a number of people who play music together, especially popular music:",
        "examples": [
          "a rock/soul group"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A group is also any of the columns in the periodic table of chemical elements.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that contains several different companies:",
        "examples": [
          "Under the group's final salary pension scheme, his pension is increased for every year he served.",
          "a television/banking/construction group",
          "group accounts/sales"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of people or things that are put together or considered as a single thing:",
        "examples": [
          "group of sth This deal has been backed by a group of external investors.",
          "This group of drugs are known as taxanes.",
          "I want someone who is going to work in a group.",
          "a group discussion/interview/assignment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grove": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of trees planted close together:",
        "examples": [
          "olive/orange/lemon groves"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in some road and place names:",
        "examples": [
          "Camberwell Grove"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of trees growing close together",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grovel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to behave with too much respect towards someone to show that you are very eager to please them:",
        "examples": [
          "He sent a grovelling note of apology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move close to or on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "I was grovelling under the sofa, trying to find my contact lens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lie facing the ground, esp. in fear, or to behave toward someone in a way that shows that you are small and unimportant and the other person is powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "My dog grovels at my feet when she’s done something wrong.",
          "I’ll apologize, but I won’t grovel just because I made a mistake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "groveling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to increase in size or amount, or to become more advanced or developed:",
        "examples": [
          "Children grow so quickly.",
          "This plant grows best in the shade.",
          "She's grown three centimetres this year.",
          "Football's popularity continues to grow.",
          "The labour force is expected to grow by two percent next year.",
          "The male deer grows large, branching horns called antlers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your hair or nails grow, or if you grow them, they become longer:",
        "examples": [
          "Lottie wants to grow her hair long.",
          "Are you growing a beard?",
          "Wow, your hair's grown!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a plant grows in a particular place, it exists and develops there:",
        "examples": [
          "There were roses growing up against the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you grow a plant, you put it in the ground and take care of it, usually in order to sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "The villagers grow coffee and maize to sell in the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a business bigger by increasing sales, employing more people, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We aim to grow the company by giving the customer a better deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually become tired, old, calm, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He grew bored of the countryside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually start to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I've grown to like her over the months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in size or amount, or to allow or encourage something to increase in size or to become more advanced or developed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The population is growing rapidly.",
          "[ I ] She’s grown a lot since we last saw her.",
          "[ T ] He began to grow a beard.",
          "[ I ] The economy is expected to grow by 2% next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide a plant with the conditions it needs to develop, or to develop from a seed or small plant:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] This plant grows best in the shade.",
          "[ T ] We’re growing some herbs on the windowsill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop gradually, or to start to do something gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] I grew too old to be interested.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She has grown to like him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in size or amount, or to become more advanced or developed:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is exploring the idea of acquisitions as a way to grow.",
          "grow by sth The labour force is expected to grow by 2% next year.",
          "grow from sth to sth The number of stores in the town has grown from 80 to over 150.",
          "grow at a rate of sth Sales have grown at a rate of 16.2% annually since 2008.",
          "to grow rapidly/steadily/significantly"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop something, so that its amount, size, or level of success increases:",
        "examples": [
          "grow a company/business The loan will be used to buy the machinery we need to grow the company.",
          "grow revenue/market share/sales The Chinese companies grew their revenue by 53% last year.",
          "This money is going to projects that will create jobs and helpgrow the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you grow a particular plant or crop, you plant it and take care of it, usually in order to sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "We grow organic fruit and vegetables."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grower": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who grows large amounts of a particular plant or crop in order to sell them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant that grows in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "The new varieties of wheat are good growers even in poor soil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that cultivates a particular plant or crop in order to sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "citrus growers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that grows a particular plant or crop in order to sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "The subsidies allow growers to sell for less than the cost of production.",
          "The severe cold last winter wiped out many smaller growers.",
          "citrus/coffee/cotton growers",
          "apple/tobacco/sugar growers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "growing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "increasing in size or quantity:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a growing awareness of the seriousness of this disease.",
          "A growing boy needs his food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "increasing in size or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a growing awareness of the seriousness of this disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "increasing in size or quantity:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a growing awareness of the importance of recycling.",
          "We have had to hire five more employees to meet growing demand."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "growl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a low, rough sound, usually in anger:",
        "examples": [
          "growl at The dog growled at her and snapped at her ankles.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Not now, I'm busy,\" he growled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, low sound, like the threatening sound made by a dog:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog eyed me suspiciously and gave a low growl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a low, rough sound, usually in anger:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog growled at her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your stomach growls, it is making a low, continuous noise because you are hungry.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "growled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a low, rough sound, usually in anger:",
        "examples": [
          "growl at The dog growled at her and snapped at her ankles.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Not now, I'm busy,\" he growled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "growling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A growling sound is long, low, and rough, like the threatening sound made by a dog:",
        "examples": [
          "The car made a low growling sound.",
          "They mocked his growling, guttural speech."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "growls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a low, rough sound, usually in anger:",
        "examples": [
          "growl at The dog growled at her and snapped at her ankles.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Not now, I'm busy,\" he growled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, low sound, like the threatening sound made by a dog:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog eyed me suspiciously and gave a low growl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a low, rough sound, usually in anger:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog growled at her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your stomach growls, it is making a low, continuous noise because you are hungry.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an adult:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't like to see a grown man in tears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "adult:",
        "examples": [
          "a grown woman/man"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to increase in size or amount, or to become more advanced or developed:",
        "examples": [
          "Children grow so quickly.",
          "This plant grows best in the shade.",
          "She's grown three centimetres this year.",
          "Football's popularity continues to grow.",
          "The labour force is expected to grow by two percent next year.",
          "The male deer grows large, branching horns called antlers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your hair or nails grow, or if you grow them, they become longer:",
        "examples": [
          "Lottie wants to grow her hair long.",
          "Are you growing a beard?",
          "Wow, your hair's grown!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a plant grows in a particular place, it exists and develops there:",
        "examples": [
          "There were roses growing up against the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you grow a plant, you put it in the ground and take care of it, usually in order to sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "The villagers grow coffee and maize to sell in the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a business bigger by increasing sales, employing more people, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We aim to grow the company by giving the customer a better deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually become tired, old, calm, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He grew bored of the countryside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually start to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I've grown to like her over the months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in size or amount, or to allow or encourage something to increase in size or to become more advanced or developed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The population is growing rapidly.",
          "[ I ] She’s grown a lot since we last saw her.",
          "[ T ] He began to grow a beard.",
          "[ I ] The economy is expected to grow by 2% next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide a plant with the conditions it needs to develop, or to develop from a seed or small plant:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] This plant grows best in the shade.",
          "[ T ] We’re growing some herbs on the windowsill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop gradually, or to start to do something gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] I grew too old to be interested.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She has grown to like him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in size or amount, or to become more advanced or developed:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is exploring the idea of acquisitions as a way to grow.",
          "grow by sth The labour force is expected to grow by 2% next year.",
          "grow from sth to sth The number of stores in the town has grown from 80 to over 150.",
          "grow at a rate of sth Sales have grown at a rate of 16.2% annually since 2008.",
          "to grow rapidly/steadily/significantly"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop something, so that its amount, size, or level of success increases:",
        "examples": [
          "grow a company/business The loan will be used to buy the machinery we need to grow the company.",
          "grow revenue/market share/sales The Chinese companies grew their revenue by 53% last year.",
          "This money is going to projects that will create jobs and helpgrow the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you grow a particular plant or crop, you plant it and take care of it, usually in order to sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "We grow organic fruit and vegetables."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "growth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "The growth of a person, animal, or plant is its process of increasing in size:",
        "examples": [
          "A balanced diet is essential for healthy growth.",
          "Plant growth is most noticeable in spring and early summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in the size or the importance of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is trying to limit population growth.",
          "The rapid growth of opposition to the plan has surprised the mayor.",
          "growth area Electronic publishing is a growth area (= an area of activity that is increasing in size and developing quickly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lump (= a solid mass) growing on the outside or inside of a person, animal, or plant that is caused by a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "a cancerous growth on the liver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has grown:",
        "examples": [
          "Graham came back from the camping trip with a week's growth of beard on his chin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of developing or of increasing in size:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Plant growth is most noticeable in spring.",
          "[ U ] His budget is designed to promote economic growth in this country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A growth is also tissue growing on the outside or inside of a person, animal, or plant which is caused by a disease.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in the ability of an economy or business to produce goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "the growth of the Indian economy",
          "We have had three successive years of economic growth.",
          "growth rate/rate of growth The economy's growth rate is likely to slow.",
          "revenue/job growth The steel company reported revenue growth of 55% last year on strong demand for its products.",
          "annual/future/long-term growth",
          "rapid/strong/impressive growth",
          "slow/weak growth",
          "sustainable/unsustainable growth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in size, amount, degree, level, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "the growth of sth The growth of farm spending has not been halted.",
          "I have been impressed by the rapid growth of the fair trade movement.",
          "growth in sth a 19% growth in internet use",
          "The growth in the money supply was faster than expected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the increase in value of an investment over a long period:",
        "examples": [
          "Choose a trust that invests for growth rather than for income.",
          "The investor should stay in for long-term growth.",
          "a growth company"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grub": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an insect in the stage when it has just come out of its egg:",
        "examples": [
          "A grub looks like a short, fat worm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm starving - let's get some grub."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search for something by digging or turning over earth:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog was grubbing around/about in the mud for a bone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food:",
        "examples": [
          "The food was just good, greasy grub."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insect in the stage when it has just come out of its egg",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone to give you something:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I grub a sandwich from you?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grubby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dirty:",
        "examples": [
          "He was wearing some old shorts and a grubby T-shirt.",
          "Don't wipe your grubby hands on my clean towel!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe an activity or someone's behaviour as grubby, you do not think that it is honest, fair, or acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "She sees the business of making money as just grubby opportunism.",
          "He doesn't want this story to get into the grubby hands of the tabloid press (= to be obtained by newspapers that are not honest and fair)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dirty or messy:",
        "examples": [
          "grubby old clothes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grudge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of anger and dislike for a person who you feel has treated you badly, especially one that lasts for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "bear a grudge against I don't bear any grudge against you.",
          "have/hold a grudge Amanda still has/holds a grudge against me for refusing to lend her that money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not want to spend time or money on someone or something, or to not want to give something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She grudged every hour she spent helping him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that someone does not deserve something good that they have:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] I don't grudge you your holiday, it's just that you've chosen a bad time to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of anger and dislike for a person who treated you badly:",
        "examples": [
          "He wasn’t one to hold a grudge, but he wasn’t going to be friendly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grudges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of anger and dislike for a person who you feel has treated you badly, especially one that lasts for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "bear a grudge against I don't bear any grudge against you.",
          "have/hold a grudge Amanda still has/holds a grudge against me for refusing to lend her that money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not want to spend time or money on someone or something, or to not want to give something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She grudged every hour she spent helping him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that someone does not deserve something good that they have:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] I don't grudge you your holiday, it's just that you've chosen a bad time to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of anger and dislike for a person who treated you badly:",
        "examples": [
          "He wasn’t one to hold a grudge, but he wasn’t going to be friendly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grueling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely tiring and difficult, and demanding great effort and determination:",
        "examples": [
          "Runners are taking part in a grueling 100-mile race in the mountains above Los Angeles.",
          "He eventually won the match after five grueling sets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely tiring and difficult, and demanding great effort and determination:",
        "examples": [
          "a grueling 50-mile run"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gruesome": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant and shocking, and usually dealing with death or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper article included a gruesome description of the murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant and shocking:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie was pretty gruesome."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gruff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person's voice) low and unfriendly, or (of a person's behaviour) unfriendly or showing no patience:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Yeah, so what?\" came the gruff reply.",
          "He's quite a sweet man beneath the gruff exterior."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dealing with people in a way that lacks patience and seems unfriendly:",
        "examples": [
          "He has that gruff exterior, but underneath he’s very kind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person’s voice is gruff, it sounds low and slightly damaged.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grumble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to complain about someone or something in an annoyed way:",
        "examples": [
          "grumble about She spent the evening grumbling to me about her job.",
          "[ + speech ] \"You never hang your coat up,\" she grumbled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your stomach grumbles, it makes a low, continuous noise, usually because you are hungry.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complaint:",
        "examples": [
          "When the teacher assigned extra homework, she heard a few grumbles from the kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain in an annoyed way:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s no point in grumbling about the hotel – we’re only here for one night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grumbles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to complain about someone or something in an annoyed way:",
        "examples": [
          "grumble about She spent the evening grumbling to me about her job.",
          "[ + speech ] \"You never hang your coat up,\" she grumbled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your stomach grumbles, it makes a low, continuous noise, usually because you are hungry.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complaint:",
        "examples": [
          "When the teacher assigned extra homework, she heard a few grumbles from the kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain in an annoyed way:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s no point in grumbling about the hotel – we’re only here for one night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grumbling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain about someone or something in an annoyed way:",
        "examples": [
          "grumble about She spent the evening grumbling to me about her job.",
          "[ + speech ] \"You never hang your coat up,\" she grumbled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your stomach grumbles, it makes a low, continuous noise, usually because you are hungry.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grump": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is easily annoyed and complains a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "He's only an old grump - don't listen to him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grumpy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easily annoyed and complaining:",
        "examples": [
          "I hadn't had enough sleep and was feeling kind of grumpy.",
          "a grumpy old man"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being in a slightly angry mood because you are annoyed at something or are feeling tired:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad is always grumpy on Monday mornings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grunge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of rock music and a fashion for untidy clothes, popular in the early 1990s:",
        "examples": [
          "Nirvana was one of the most famous grunge bands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick dirt that forms on surfaces:",
        "examples": [
          "The plughole was full of disgusting grunge.",
          "If you are unable to remove grunge and dirt from jewellery at home then it's probably best to take it to a professional."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with a type of rock music, popular in the early 1990s, or with a style of clothing that gives the appearance of being dirty and not cared for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "grunt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a pig) to make a low, rough noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The pigs were grunting contentedly as they ate their food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) to make a short, low sound instead of speaking, usually because of anger or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "He hauled himself over the wall, grunting with the effort.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Too tired,\" he grunted and sat down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, low sound that an animal or person makes :",
        "examples": [
          "Loud grunts were coming from the pigsty.",
          "The only conversation I get from my teenagers is a few grunts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier of low rank:",
        "examples": [
          "He still thinks like a grunt in the trenches.",
          "The young grunts defended themselves with all manner of fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does an unskilled job, especially a boring job:",
        "examples": [
          "He said. \"If you can't get a 'good' job, go be a construction grunt.\"",
          "Union grunts, wealthy business executives, private companies and three federal agencies joined the legal fray after the company's collapse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "power or determination:",
        "examples": [
          "The vehicle's exhaust hints at far more grunt than there actually is.",
          "They lack the forward ferocity and sheer grunt of the French rugby team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dish consisting of cooked fruit with a thick bread-like mixture on top, cooked in a flat saucepan on top of the cooker:",
        "examples": [
          "A grunt is cooked in a covered skillet on the stove top.",
          "Try our recipe for blueberry grunt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, low noise, esp. in surprise, pain, or pleasure, or to show that you do not want to talk:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to start a conversation, but he just grunted and continued reading."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grunting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a pig) to make a low, rough noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The pigs were grunting contentedly as they ate their food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) to make a short, low sound instead of speaking, usually because of anger or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "He hauled himself over the wall, grunting with the effort.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Too tired,\" he grunted and sat down."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "grunts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a pig) to make a low, rough noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The pigs were grunting contentedly as they ate their food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) to make a short, low sound instead of speaking, usually because of anger or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "He hauled himself over the wall, grunting with the effort.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Too tired,\" he grunted and sat down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, low sound that an animal or person makes :",
        "examples": [
          "Loud grunts were coming from the pigsty.",
          "The only conversation I get from my teenagers is a few grunts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier of low rank:",
        "examples": [
          "He still thinks like a grunt in the trenches.",
          "The young grunts defended themselves with all manner of fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does an unskilled job, especially a boring job:",
        "examples": [
          "He said. \"If you can't get a 'good' job, go be a construction grunt.\"",
          "Union grunts, wealthy business executives, private companies and three federal agencies joined the legal fray after the company's collapse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "power or determination:",
        "examples": [
          "The vehicle's exhaust hints at far more grunt than there actually is.",
          "They lack the forward ferocity and sheer grunt of the French rugby team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dish consisting of cooked fruit with a thick bread-like mixture on top, cooked in a flat saucepan on top of the cooker:",
        "examples": [
          "A grunt is cooked in a covered skillet on the stove top.",
          "Try our recipe for blueberry grunt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, low noise, esp. in surprise, pain, or pleasure, or to show that you do not want to talk:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to start a conversation, but he just grunted and continued reading."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the seventh letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a note in Western music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, a symbol that marks a film that is considered suitable for children of any age",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "1,000 dollars:",
        "examples": [
          "You've got six Gs' worth of machinery here - you should get it insured."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of the acceleration (= rate of change of speed) of an object caused by gravity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for gram",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the seventh letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measure that is equal to the force of gravity at the surface of the earth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for general",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for grand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gu": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Many worried students were making appointments at the local GU clinic.",
          "The association of depression and GU disease was not found to be significant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guacamole": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick mixture of avocado (= a green tropical fruit), tomato, onion, and spices, usually eaten cold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick mixture of avocado (= an oily, green tropical fruit), tomato, onion, and spices, usually eaten cold with Mexican food and sometimes offered as a food before meals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "guadalajara": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the central part of Mexico:",
        "examples": [
          "IMDEC runs informal communication and education programmes for local communities in and around Guadalajara.",
          "Guadalajara, Mexico's third-largest city, is the unofficial capital of the tequila region."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an island in Micronesia that is a US territory but has its own government:",
        "examples": [
          "Guam became a US Territory in December of 1898.",
          "Halfway between Guam and Vietnam, we experienced engine trouble."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guarantee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a promise that something will be done or will happen, especially a written promise by a company to repair or change a product that develops a fault within a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The system costs £99.95 including shipping and handling and a twelve-month guarantee.",
          "come with/have a guarantee The TV comes with/has a two-year guarantee.",
          "a money-back guarantee",
          "[ + that ] The United Nations has demanded a guarantee from the army that food convoys will not be attacked.",
          "[ + (that) ] There is no guarantee (that) the discussions will lead to a deal.",
          "guarantee of A product as good as that is a guarantee of commercial success (= it is certain to be successful).",
          "under guarantee The shop said they would replace the television since it was still under guarantee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement to take responsibility for something, such as the payment of someone else's debt",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something valuable that you give to someone temporarily while you do what you promised to do for them, and that they will keep if you fail to do it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a product is guaranteed, the company that made it promises to repair or change it if a fault develops within a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "be guaranteed for The fridge is guaranteed for three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to promise that something will happen or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] European Airlines guarantees its customers top-quality service.",
          "guaranteed free of/from The label on this bread says it is guaranteed free of/from preservatives (= it contains no preservatives)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you guarantee someone's debt, you formally promise to accept the responsibility for that debt if the person fails to pay it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something guarantees something else, it makes certain that it will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] The £50 deposit guarantees (that) people return the boats after their hour has finished."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is guaranteed to happen or have a particular result, it is certain that it will happen or have that result:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Just looking at a picture of the sea is guaranteed to make me feel sick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a promise that something will be done or will happen, esp. a written promise by a company to repair or change a product that develops a fault within a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The vacuum cleaner comes with a two-year guarantee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Guarantee is also the state of being certain of a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] No matter how many stars you have in the show, there’s no guarantee (= it is not certain that) it will be a success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you guarantee something, you promise that a particular thing will happen or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] I guarantee (you) that our team will play hard and have a shot at winning the championship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is guaranteed to happen or have a particular result, it is certain that it will happen or have that result:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Eating all that rich food is guaranteed to give you indigestion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to promise that something will happen or is true:",
        "examples": [
          "guarantee sb sth European Airlines guarantees its customers top-quality service.",
          "guarantee that sth is sth We guarantee that our products are 100% safe.",
          "be guaranteed (to be) sth Their bread is guaranteed free of preservatives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something sure to happen or to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "Good design does not always guarantee success.",
          "guarantee that How can we guarantee that no one can access our intranet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company guarantees a product or service, it gives a written promise to return the customer's money or repair or exchange the product if there is a problem with it within a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "guarantee sth for sth We guarantee all our work for six months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer something valuable to someone with the agreement that they can keep it if you fail to pay a loan or do what you promise:",
        "examples": [
          "If you guarantee the loan, you will lose the business if you default on payments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written promise by a company to return a customer's money or repair or change the product if there is a problem within a particular period after buying it:",
        "examples": [
          "The system costs £99.95 including postage, packing and a 12-month guarantee.",
          "I'm afraid we can't replace the television as it's no longer under guarantee.",
          "come with/have/carry a guarantee The laptop has a two-year guarantee.",
          "a guarantee on sth There is a six-month guarantee on all our vehicle repairs.",
          "The store offers money-back guarantees on all electronics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes another thing sure to happen or to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "no guarantee of sth/not a guarantee of sth Laboratory testing of a new drug is not a guarantee of safety.",
          "a guarantee that There is no guarantee that the discussions will lead to a deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a promise from someone that something will be done or will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "a guarantee that The CEO gave employees a guarantee that he would keep the factory open at all costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something valuable that you offer to someone with the agreement that they can keep it if you fail to pay a loan or do what you promise:",
        "examples": [
          "a guarantee against sth The mortgage borrower provides the house as a guarantee against the loan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guaranteed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "if a product is guaranteed, the company that made it promises to repair it, change it, or return the customer’s money if a fault develops within a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "We offer franchise businesses with a guaranteed minimum income.",
          "All our appliances are guaranteed for life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something is sure to happen or be true:",
        "examples": [
          "Lowest prices, guaranteed!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guaranteeing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a product is guaranteed, the company that made it promises to repair or change it if a fault develops within a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "be guaranteed for The fridge is guaranteed for three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to promise that something will happen or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] European Airlines guarantees its customers top-quality service.",
          "guaranteed free of/from The label on this bread says it is guaranteed free of/from preservatives (= it contains no preservatives)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you guarantee someone's debt, you formally promise to accept the responsibility for that debt if the person fails to pay it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something guarantees something else, it makes certain that it will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] The £50 deposit guarantees (that) people return the boats after their hour has finished."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is guaranteed to happen or have a particular result, it is certain that it will happen or have that result:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Just looking at a picture of the sea is guaranteed to make me feel sick."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guarantees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a promise that something will be done or will happen, especially a written promise by a company to repair or change a product that develops a fault within a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The system costs £99.95 including shipping and handling and a twelve-month guarantee.",
          "come with/have a guarantee The TV comes with/has a two-year guarantee.",
          "a money-back guarantee",
          "[ + that ] The United Nations has demanded a guarantee from the army that food convoys will not be attacked.",
          "[ + (that) ] There is no guarantee (that) the discussions will lead to a deal.",
          "guarantee of A product as good as that is a guarantee of commercial success (= it is certain to be successful).",
          "under guarantee The shop said they would replace the television since it was still under guarantee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement to take responsibility for something, such as the payment of someone else's debt",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something valuable that you give to someone temporarily while you do what you promised to do for them, and that they will keep if you fail to do it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a product is guaranteed, the company that made it promises to repair or change it if a fault develops within a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "be guaranteed for The fridge is guaranteed for three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to promise that something will happen or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] European Airlines guarantees its customers top-quality service.",
          "guaranteed free of/from The label on this bread says it is guaranteed free of/from preservatives (= it contains no preservatives)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you guarantee someone's debt, you formally promise to accept the responsibility for that debt if the person fails to pay it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something guarantees something else, it makes certain that it will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] The £50 deposit guarantees (that) people return the boats after their hour has finished."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is guaranteed to happen or have a particular result, it is certain that it will happen or have that result:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Just looking at a picture of the sea is guaranteed to make me feel sick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a promise that something will be done or will happen, esp. a written promise by a company to repair or change a product that develops a fault within a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The vacuum cleaner comes with a two-year guarantee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Guarantee is also the state of being certain of a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] No matter how many stars you have in the show, there’s no guarantee (= it is not certain that) it will be a success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you guarantee something, you promise that a particular thing will happen or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] I guarantee (you) that our team will play hard and have a shot at winning the championship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is guaranteed to happen or have a particular result, it is certain that it will happen or have that result:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Eating all that rich food is guaranteed to give you indigestion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to promise that something will happen or is true:",
        "examples": [
          "guarantee sb sth European Airlines guarantees its customers top-quality service.",
          "guarantee that sth is sth We guarantee that our products are 100% safe.",
          "be guaranteed (to be) sth Their bread is guaranteed free of preservatives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something sure to happen or to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "Good design does not always guarantee success.",
          "guarantee that How can we guarantee that no one can access our intranet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company guarantees a product or service, it gives a written promise to return the customer's money or repair or exchange the product if there is a problem with it within a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "guarantee sth for sth We guarantee all our work for six months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer something valuable to someone with the agreement that they can keep it if you fail to pay a loan or do what you promise:",
        "examples": [
          "If you guarantee the loan, you will lose the business if you default on payments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written promise by a company to return a customer's money or repair or change the product if there is a problem within a particular period after buying it:",
        "examples": [
          "The system costs £99.95 including postage, packing and a 12-month guarantee.",
          "I'm afraid we can't replace the television as it's no longer under guarantee.",
          "come with/have/carry a guarantee The laptop has a two-year guarantee.",
          "a guarantee on sth There is a six-month guarantee on all our vehicle repairs.",
          "The store offers money-back guarantees on all electronics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes another thing sure to happen or to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "no guarantee of sth/not a guarantee of sth Laboratory testing of a new drug is not a guarantee of safety.",
          "a guarantee that There is no guarantee that the discussions will lead to a deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a promise from someone that something will be done or will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "a guarantee that The CEO gave employees a guarantee that he would keep the factory open at all costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something valuable that you offer to someone with the agreement that they can keep it if you fail to pay a loan or do what you promise:",
        "examples": [
          "a guarantee against sth The mortgage borrower provides the house as a guarantee against the loan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or group of people whose job is to protect a person, place, or thing from danger or attack, or to prevent a person such as a criminal from escaping:",
        "examples": [
          "security guards",
          "post a guard There are guards posted (= standing and watching) at every entrance.",
          "prison guard Prison guards managed to prevent more than 50 prisoners from escaping.",
          "armed guard Armed guards are posted around the site.",
          "border guard The frontier is patrolled by border guards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be kept in a place by a group of people who have weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "be under armed guard The ex-president was under armed guard in the palace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for protecting someone or something, or for preventing someone from escaping:",
        "examples": [
          "keep guard over Two of the soldiers kept guard over the captured guns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ceremony in which a group of soldiers replaces the soldiers who have finished their time on duty standing outside an important public building, such as a palace (= a building where a king or queen lives):",
        "examples": [
          "the changing of the guard The band played the national anthem during the changing of the guard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when a new person or group starts to be in control of a society, organization, etc. with the result that there are a lot of changes:",
        "examples": [
          "His resignation as Secretary of State marks the beginning of a changing of the guard in Washington."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a railway official who travels on and is responsible for a train",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that protects a dangerous part of something or that protects something from getting damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "a fire guard",
          "a trigger guard",
          "The helmet has a face guard attached."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, one of the two positions taken by players who are especially skilful and good at shooting:",
        "examples": [
          "The 5'8\" guard became the first Japanese player in the NBA."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a player who plays next to the centre and tries to stop players from the opposing team reaching his quarterback (= the player who directs play):",
        "examples": [
          "left guard Williams started nine games at left guard.",
          "right guard Right guard Thomas is expected to be out two to four weeks with a hamstring strain.",
          "offensive guard He played offensive guard for the university team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in boxing and other fighting sports, a position in which you hold your arms up to protect yourself from hits from the opposing fighter:",
        "examples": [
          "drop your guard A more skilled boxer can evade him, pound his ribs to slow him down, and make him drop his guard.",
          "let your guard down In the seventh round, Moore let his guard down and was floored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in curling (= a sport played on ice in which stones are slid towards a target), a stone that is slid into a position where it can protect the team's other stones from being hit:",
        "examples": [
          "guard stone The GB team puts a guard stone up, but Norway bashes it away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something from being attacked or stolen:",
        "examples": [
          "Soldiers guard the main doors of the embassy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch someone and make certain they do not escape from a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Five prison officers guarded the prisoners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep information secret:",
        "examples": [
          "jealously guard Journalists jealously (= carefully) guard their sources of information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as American football and basketball, to prevent a member of the opposing team from taking control of the ball by staying close to them all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "Who is your most challenging player to guard?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group of people whose job it is to protect a person, place, or thing from danger or attack, or to prevent a person such as a criminal from escaping:",
        "examples": [
          "prison guards",
          "Armed guards were posted at every exit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports, a guard is a player who supports and defends other players of his or her team.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that protects the user of a machine from being injured by a sharp or dangerous part on the machine:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure that the safety guard is in position before using the cutting machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group of people whose job is to protect a person, place or thing, or to prevent a person, such as a criminal, from escaping:",
        "examples": [
          "a night guard at a bank",
          "border/prison/security guards"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be careful to avoid being tricked or getting into a dangerous situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Stores must always be on their guard against credit card fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect something from being known, found, harmed, or taken:",
        "examples": [
          "The California-based company is aggressively guarding its secret technology.",
          "guard (sth) against sth The firewall guards the computer against viruses or other harmful programs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guarded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "careful not to give too much information or show how you really feel:",
        "examples": [
          "a guarded response"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "careful in speech in order to avoid giving information:",
        "examples": [
          "The president made a guarded, lawyerly response."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "careful not to give too much information or show how you really feel:",
        "examples": [
          "a guarded response",
          "Conversation on the trading floor tends to be polite but guarded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "protected from being known, found, harmed, or taken:",
        "examples": [
          "carefully/closely/fiercely guarded a carefully guarded secret"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guardian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the legal right and responsibility of taking care of someone who cannot take care of himself or herself, such as a child whose parents have died:",
        "examples": [
          "The child's parents or guardians must give their consent before she has the operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who protects something:",
        "examples": [
          "guardian of These three official bodies are the guardians of the nation's countryside.",
          "a self-appointed guardian of public morals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the legal right and responsibility of taking care of someone who is not responsible for his or her own care, such as a child whose parents have died",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A guardian is also someone who protects something:",
        "examples": [
          "She characterized the department as the guardian of the nation’s forests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the legal responsibility to take care of someone who cannot take care of themselves, for example a child whose parents have died:",
        "examples": [
          "The child's parent or guardian chooses which type of Child Trust Fund to open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who protects something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Bank of England's reputation as the guardian of financial stability has been tested by these events."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guardians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the legal right and responsibility of taking care of someone who cannot take care of himself or herself, such as a child whose parents have died:",
        "examples": [
          "The child's parents or guardians must give their consent before she has the operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who protects something:",
        "examples": [
          "guardian of These three official bodies are the guardians of the nation's countryside.",
          "a self-appointed guardian of public morals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the legal right and responsibility of taking care of someone who is not responsible for his or her own care, such as a child whose parents have died",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A guardian is also someone who protects something:",
        "examples": [
          "She characterized the department as the guardian of the nation’s forests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the legal responsibility to take care of someone who cannot take care of themselves, for example a child whose parents have died:",
        "examples": [
          "The child's parent or guardian chooses which type of Child Trust Fund to open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who protects something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Bank of England's reputation as the guardian of financial stability has been tested by these events."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guardianship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state or duty of being a guardian",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "guarding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something from being attacked or stolen:",
        "examples": [
          "Soldiers guard the main doors of the embassy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch someone and make certain they do not escape from a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Five prison officers guarded the prisoners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep information secret:",
        "examples": [
          "jealously guard Journalists jealously (= carefully) guard their sources of information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as American football and basketball, to prevent a member of the opposing team from taking control of the ball by staying close to them all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "Who is your most challenging player to guard?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in the name of several important regiments (= units) in an army:",
        "examples": [
          "the Grenadier Guards",
          "a Guards officer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guardsmen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who is a member of the Guards (= a particular army unit)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the National Guard",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "guatemala": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in Central America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "guatemalan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Guatemala or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Guatemala",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "guerilla": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unusual methods of getting attention for a product or service, usually ones that cost little money and involve giving or showing things to people in public places:",
        "examples": [
          "They are a design studio in Los Angeles specializing in guerrilla marketing, using street-art techniques to promote brands.",
          "Uploading a video to YouTube is a relatively inexpensive form of guerrilla marketing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any form of marketing that is original, unusual, and not expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "a guerrilla marketing campaign"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guerrilla": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of an unofficial military group that is trying to change the government by making sudden, unexpected attacks on the official army forces:",
        "examples": [
          "A small band of guerrillas has blown up a train in the mountains.",
          "guerrilla warfare"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using unusual methods to create or get attention for your ideas, art, products, etc., usually ones that cost little money and involve using public spaces:",
        "examples": [
          "He films on the streets, with a tiny budget - this is guerrilla film-making.",
          "A new work by the \"guerrilla\" artist known as Banksy has appeared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of an unofficial military group that is trying to change the government by making sudden, unexpected attacks on the official army forces:",
        "examples": [
          "guerrilla warfare"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guessed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an answer to a particular question when you do not have all the facts and so cannot be certain if you are correct:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't know the answer, so I had to guess.",
          "guess right/wrong On the last question, she guessed right/wrong.",
          "[ + question word ] Guess when this was built.",
          "[ + (that) ] I guessed (that) she was your sister.",
          "She asked me to guess her age.",
          "guess something to be something I guessed the total amount to be about £50,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give the correct answer or make the correct judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] I bet you can't guess how old he is.",
          "She guessed the answer on her first try.",
          "\"You have a new job, don't you?\" \"Yes, how did you guess?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before telling someone something interesting or surprising:",
        "examples": [
          "Guess what? We won the game 4–0."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you believe something is true or likely but are not certain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I guess (that) things are pretty hard for you now.",
          "I guess I should start looking for a lawyer.",
          "It's been four or five weeks, I guess, since I last spoke to her.",
          "I guess most people know about their breakup by now.",
          "\"Do you like sushi?\" \"I guess? I've only had it once.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show agreement, but not very strong agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "That would be okay, I guess.",
          "I stand corrected, I guess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say what you are probably going to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I guess I'd better get dressed.",
          "I'll ask the teacher in the morning I guess."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guesses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give an answer to a particular question when you do not have all the facts and so cannot be certain if you are correct:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't know the answer, so I had to guess.",
          "guess right/wrong On the last question, she guessed right/wrong.",
          "[ + question word ] Guess when this was built.",
          "[ + (that) ] I guessed (that) she was your sister.",
          "She asked me to guess her age.",
          "guess something to be something I guessed the total amount to be about £50,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give the correct answer or make the correct judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] I bet you can't guess how old he is.",
          "She guessed the answer on her first try.",
          "\"You have a new job, don't you?\" \"Yes, how did you guess?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before telling someone something interesting or surprising:",
        "examples": [
          "Guess what? We won the game 4–0."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you believe something is true or likely but are not certain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I guess (that) things are pretty hard for you now.",
          "I guess I should start looking for a lawyer.",
          "It's been four or five weeks, I guess, since I last spoke to her.",
          "I guess most people know about their breakup by now.",
          "\"Do you like sushi?\" \"I guess? I've only had it once.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show agreement, but not very strong agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "That would be okay, I guess.",
          "I stand corrected, I guess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say what you are probably going to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I guess I'd better get dressed.",
          "I'll ask the teacher in the morning I guess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to give the right answer when you are not certain if you are correct:",
        "examples": [
          "have/make a guess Go on - have/make a guess.",
          "wild guess Both teams made some wild guesses (= made without much thought), none of which were right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's opinion about something that is formed without any knowledge of the situation:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I wonder why she's not here.\" \"My guess is that her car has broken down.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an answer to a question when you do not have all the facts and so cannot be certain if you are right:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I didn’t know the answer, so I had to guess.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] He guessed (that) she was about 50."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To guess can also mean to give the correct answer:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She guessed the right answer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To guess also means to think or believe:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] My plane leaves in an hour, so I guess I’d better be going.",
          "[ T ] \"Is he going to call you back?\" \"I guess so.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to give the right answer when you are not certain if you are right:",
        "examples": [
          "Go on, take a guess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone’s guess is also an opinion about something, formed without any knowledge of the situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t know why she’s late, but my guess is she got off at the wrong exit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guessing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an answer to a particular question when you do not have all the facts and so cannot be certain if you are correct:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't know the answer, so I had to guess.",
          "guess right/wrong On the last question, she guessed right/wrong.",
          "[ + question word ] Guess when this was built.",
          "[ + (that) ] I guessed (that) she was your sister.",
          "She asked me to guess her age.",
          "guess something to be something I guessed the total amount to be about £50,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give the correct answer or make the correct judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] I bet you can't guess how old he is.",
          "She guessed the answer on her first try.",
          "\"You have a new job, don't you?\" \"Yes, how did you guess?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before telling someone something interesting or surprising:",
        "examples": [
          "Guess what? We won the game 4–0."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you believe something is true or likely but are not certain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I guess (that) things are pretty hard for you now.",
          "I guess I should start looking for a lawyer.",
          "It's been four or five weeks, I guess, since I last spoke to her.",
          "I guess most people know about their breakup by now.",
          "\"Do you like sushi?\" \"I guess? I've only had it once.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show agreement, but not very strong agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "That would be okay, I guess.",
          "I stand corrected, I guess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say what you are probably going to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I guess I'd better get dressed.",
          "I'll ask the teacher in the morning I guess."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is staying with you, or a person you have invited to a social occasion, such as a party or a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "150 guests were invited to the wedding.",
          "We have guests staying this weekend.",
          "guest list Is he on the guest list?",
          "paying guest UK He is a paying guest (= he pays for the use of a room in someone's home)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is staying in a hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "We would like to remind all our guests to leave their keys at reception before they depart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not a member of something such as a club or website, but is allowed to use it:",
        "examples": [
          "Non-members may use club facilities as a guest for a small fee.",
          "Please log in using your password, or click here to continue as a guest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, such as an entertainer, who has been invited to appear on a television or radio programme, or to help perform or produce something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our special guest on the programme tonight is Robert de Niro.",
          "Madonna made a guest appearance at the concert.",
          "Simon Rattle will be the guest conductor with the London Symphony Orchestra."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as an animal that is living in a place, especially where it is not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "unwanted guest Warm weather is the ideal breeding ground for bacteria — an unwanted guest at any cookout or picnic.",
          "uninvited guest Foreclosed houses around the country have been colonized by stray dogs, rats and other uninvited guests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person, especially an entertainer, guests on a programme or show, they are invited to appear or perform on it:",
        "examples": [
          "guest on He guests on their latest video."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is staying with you in your home, or a person whom you have invited to a social occasion, such as a party or a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "dinner/wedding guests"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is staying in a hotel is also called a guest.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are someone’s guest, that person is paying for you:",
        "examples": [
          "Four senators and their families were flown to Martinique as guests of the oil company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has been invited to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory owners treated us as honored guests.",
          "The store opening featured several guest speakers from the local business community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is staying in a hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "We would like to remind all our guests to leave their keys at reception before they depart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important person who has been invited to a place, who is shown special respect",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "guesthouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, cheap hotel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small house near a larger one, where guests who are invited to the larger house can stay",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "guests": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is staying with you, or a person you have invited to a social occasion, such as a party or a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "150 guests were invited to the wedding.",
          "We have guests staying this weekend.",
          "guest list Is he on the guest list?",
          "paying guest UK He is a paying guest (= he pays for the use of a room in someone's home)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is staying in a hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "We would like to remind all our guests to leave their keys at reception before they depart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not a member of something such as a club or website, but is allowed to use it:",
        "examples": [
          "Non-members may use club facilities as a guest for a small fee.",
          "Please log in using your password, or click here to continue as a guest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, such as an entertainer, who has been invited to appear on a television or radio programme, or to help perform or produce something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our special guest on the programme tonight is Robert de Niro.",
          "Madonna made a guest appearance at the concert.",
          "Simon Rattle will be the guest conductor with the London Symphony Orchestra."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as an animal that is living in a place, especially where it is not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "unwanted guest Warm weather is the ideal breeding ground for bacteria — an unwanted guest at any cookout or picnic.",
          "uninvited guest Foreclosed houses around the country have been colonized by stray dogs, rats and other uninvited guests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person, especially an entertainer, guests on a programme or show, they are invited to appear or perform on it:",
        "examples": [
          "guest on He guests on their latest video."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is staying with you in your home, or a person whom you have invited to a social occasion, such as a party or a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "dinner/wedding guests"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is staying in a hotel is also called a guest.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are someone’s guest, that person is paying for you:",
        "examples": [
          "Four senators and their families were flown to Martinique as guests of the oil company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has been invited to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory owners treated us as honored guests.",
          "The store opening featured several guest speakers from the local business community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is staying in a hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "We would like to remind all our guests to leave their keys at reception before they depart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important person who has been invited to a place, who is shown special respect",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "guff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "speech or writing that is nonsense",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of speech or writing) nonsense:",
        "examples": [
          "All that talk about an economic crisis is a lot of guff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guffawing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh loudly, especially at something stupid that someone has said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "He guffawed with delight when he heard the news."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guffaws": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to laugh loudly, especially at something stupid that someone has said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "He guffawed with delight when he heard the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "She let out a loud guffaw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh loudly but briefly:",
        "examples": [
          "Kruger guffawed as though Ray had told him a really funny joke."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guidance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "help and advice about how to do something or about how to deal with problems connected with your work, education, or personal relationships:",
        "examples": [
          "I've always looked to my father for guidance in these matters.",
          "careers guidance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of directing the flight of a missile or rocket:",
        "examples": [
          "a missile guidance system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "help and advice about how to do something or about how to deal with problems:",
        "examples": [
          "She never got any guidance when she needed it.",
          "The school district needs another guidance counselor to work with students (= a person employed to give help and advice to students)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "help and advice about how to do something or to deal with problems:",
        "examples": [
          "give/offer/provide guidance (to sb) The website offers guidance to employers on employment law.",
          "guidance on sth The first chapter gives guidance on how to make the best use of existing staff.",
          "Freelance staff have been brought in to help develop software systems under Chris's guidance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written information that a company gives about its probable financial results for a particular period, before the period has ended:",
        "examples": [
          "to provide/give/issue guidance",
          "quarterly/full-year guidance There are only a few companies that don't issue quarterly earnings guidance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book that gives you the most important information about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a hotel/wine guide",
          "guide to We've compiled a guide to all the fun events taking place around the French capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a guidebook:",
        "examples": [
          "guide to We recommend you buy a reputable guide to Spain before travelling there.",
          "travel guide All major travel guides agree on a five-star rating system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that helps you form an opinion or make a decision about something else:",
        "examples": [
          "rough guide I never follow recipes exactly when I cook - I just use them as rough guides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is showing a place or a particular route to visitors:",
        "examples": [
          "We hired a guide to take us up into the mountains.",
          "tour guide Our tour guide recommended some good places to eat in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that influences what you do or think:",
        "examples": [
          "Let your conscience be your guide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the screen on a television that shows you a list of all the programmes that are available and where and when they are broadcast:",
        "examples": [
          "The guide allows you to browse scheduled programmes across time, date, and channel.",
          "Select \"Guide\" from the main menu.",
          "The remote control has a Guide button."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show someone how to do something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "guide someone through something Our lawyer guided us through the more complicated questions on the form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show people around a place:",
        "examples": [
          "guide someone through something The curator guided us through the gallery, pointing out the most famous paintings in the collection.",
          "guided tour Samira gave us a guided tour of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone somewhere or to show someone how to get somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "guide someone to something The shop assistant guided me to the shelf where the gardening books were displayed.",
          "The runway lights guide the plane in to land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take hold of part of someone's body, especially their arm, and take that person somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "He took my arm and guided me to the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something move in the direction in that you want it to go:",
        "examples": [
          "The pilot guided the plane onto the runway.",
          "She guided the child's head and arms into the T-shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to influence someone's behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "Trust your own judgment and don't be guided by what anyone else thinks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a girl between ten and 14 years old who is a member of the Guides organization",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an international organization for young women that encourages them to take part in different activities and to become responsible and independent:",
        "examples": [
          "In the Guides, you can work towards various Interest Badges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job it is to show a place or a route to visitors:",
        "examples": [
          "Our tour guide in Rome was a lovely young woman who spoke perfect English."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A guide is also a book or piece of information that gives advice or help on how to do or understand something:",
        "examples": [
          "a travel guide",
          "a guide to the best restaurants",
          "a tax guide"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show a place or a route to visitors:",
        "examples": [
          "She guided me into her living room and offered me a seat on her couch.",
          "We took a guided tour of (= A guide showed us) the historic houses in Newport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone advice or help on how to do or understand something:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want to learn how to use the computer, it has a program that will guide you through it (= show you how to use it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To guide someone or something can also mean to control or influence that person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Public policy must be guided by the best information available."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that helps you form an opinion or make a decision about something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Examine your financial goals using the checklist on page 120 as a guide.",
          "a guide to sth GDP is not always a reliable guide to the health of an economy.",
          "As a rough guide, expect to pay up to €500 for a basic website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book, website, etc. that gives you the most important information about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a useful guide for new investors",
          "a guide to sth The website is an online consumer guide to the best electronic products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is showing a place or a particular route to visitors:",
        "examples": [
          "Our guide was full of wonderful stories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone form an opinion or make a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "The survey is used to guide interest rate policy.",
          "Public opinion is guided by the mass media.",
          "A love of risk and adventure has guided his career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show someone how to do something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "guide sb through/to/toward sth Our lawyer guided us through the more complicated questions on the form.",
          "The new system is designed to guide consumers to the cheapest and simplest loan offers.",
          "A team of advisors was hired to guide the company forward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone somewhere, or make something move in the direction in which you want it to go:",
        "examples": [
          "guide sb/sth around/into/toward sth A series of signs guide visitors around the factory.",
          "Guide the motor carefully into place and secure it with the screws."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guidebook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book that gives information for visitors about a place, such as a city or country:",
        "examples": [
          "a guidebook to Montreal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book that gives information for visitors about a place, such as a city or region of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "We bought a guidebook for the New England area."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guided": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show someone how to do something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "guide someone through something Our lawyer guided us through the more complicated questions on the form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show people around a place:",
        "examples": [
          "guide someone through something The curator guided us through the gallery, pointing out the most famous paintings in the collection.",
          "guided tour Samira gave us a guided tour of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone somewhere or to show someone how to get somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "guide someone to something The shop assistant guided me to the shelf where the gardening books were displayed.",
          "The runway lights guide the plane in to land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take hold of part of someone's body, especially their arm, and take that person somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "He took my arm and guided me to the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something move in the direction in that you want it to go:",
        "examples": [
          "The pilot guided the plane onto the runway.",
          "She guided the child's head and arms into the T-shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to influence someone's behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "Trust your own judgment and don't be guided by what anyone else thinks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guideline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "information intended to advise people on how something should be done or what something should be:",
        "examples": [
          "issue a guideline The EU has issued guidelines on appropriate levels of pay for part-time manual workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information that suggests how something should be done:",
        "examples": [
          "The article gives guidelines on how to invest your money safely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guidelines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "information intended to advise people on how something should be done or what something should be:",
        "examples": [
          "issue a guideline The EU has issued guidelines on appropriate levels of pay for part-time manual workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information that suggests how something should be done:",
        "examples": [
          "The article gives guidelines on how to invest your money safely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guides": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an international organization for young women that encourages them to take part in different activities and to become responsible and independent:",
        "examples": [
          "In the Guides, you can work towards various Interest Badges.",
          "Our local branch of the Guides meets every Wednesday.",
          "She's involved with the Guides and often leads their camping trips.",
          "I joined the Guides when we moved to Poole.",
          "Because I belonged to the Guides, they thought I would know how to tie knots and stuff like that."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guiding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show someone how to do something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "guide someone through something Our lawyer guided us through the more complicated questions on the form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show people around a place:",
        "examples": [
          "guide someone through something The curator guided us through the gallery, pointing out the most famous paintings in the collection.",
          "guided tour Samira gave us a guided tour of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone somewhere or to show someone how to get somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "guide someone to something The shop assistant guided me to the shelf where the gardening books were displayed.",
          "The runway lights guide the plane in to land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take hold of part of someone's body, especially their arm, and take that person somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "He took my arm and guided me to the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something move in the direction in that you want it to go:",
        "examples": [
          "The pilot guided the plane onto the runway.",
          "She guided the child's head and arms into the T-shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to influence someone's behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "Trust your own judgment and don't be guided by what anyone else thinks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guild": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organization of people who do the same job or have the same interests:",
        "examples": [
          "the Writers' Guild",
          "the Fashion Designers' Guild"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization of people who do the same job or have the same interests:",
        "examples": [
          "the Screen Actors Guild"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guillotine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device, invented in France, consisting of a sharp blade in a tall frame, used in the past for killing criminals by cutting off their heads:",
        "examples": [
          "go to the guillotine King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette went to the guillotine (= were killed by the guillotine) during the French Revolution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device with a long sharp blade that is used for cutting large quantities of paper",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a limit on the amount of discussion allowed about a particular law in Parliament, made by setting a fixed time before a final vote must be taken",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut someone's head off using a guillotine:",
        "examples": [
          "During the French Revolution, thousands of people were guillotined."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to set a fixed time before a final vote must be taken on a particular law in Parliament:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill was guillotined at the committee stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device, invented in France, consisting of a sharp blade in a tall frame that was used for killing a person by cutting off his or her head",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "guilt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of worry or unhappiness that you have because you have done something wrong, such as causing harm to another person:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffered such feelings of guilt over leaving his children.",
          "a pang of guilt She remembered with a pang of guilt that she hadn't called her mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of having done something wrong or committed a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "admit your guilt Both suspects admitted their guilt to the police.",
          "establish guilt The prosecution's task in a case is to establish a person's guilt beyond any reasonable doubt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact or state of having done something wrong or committed a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "In the US, people accused of a crime are presumed to be innocent until their guilt is proven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Guilt is also a feeling of anxiety or unhappiness that you have done something immoral or wrong, such as causing harm to another person:",
        "examples": [
          "She was tormented by feelings of guilt after putting her mother in a nursing home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guilty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling guilt:",
        "examples": [
          "guilty about I feel so guilty about forgetting her birthday.",
          "She must have done something wrong, because she's looking so guilty.",
          "guilty conscience You've got a guilty conscience - that's why you can't sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "responsible for breaking a law:",
        "examples": [
          "guilty of The jury has to decide whether a person is guilty or innocent of a crime.",
          "proven guilty A person accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.",
          "plead guilty to The defendent pleaded guilty (= they formally admitted their guilt in court) to the charge of manslaughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who has done something wrong or who has committed a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "She was knocked down by a speeding driver, and the guilty party was never caught.",
          "I didn't download this music. I think one of the children must have been the guilty party.",
          "The Truth and Reconciliation Commission noted that, until the guilty parties were confronted, there could not be justice.",
          "If the guilty party cannot be identified, all of you will be punished.",
          "How dare he act as though she were the guilty party when the situation was all his own fault?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you feel guilty, you feel that you have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "I feel so guilty about forgetting your birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who has a guilty conscience is unhappy because of something wrong that the person feels he or she has done.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "guinea": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an old British gold coin worth £1.05",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country in west Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "guineas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an old British gold coin worth £1.05",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country in west Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "guise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the appearance of someone or something, especially when intended to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "in the guise of The men who arrived in the guise of drug dealers were actually undercover police officers.",
          "under the guise of The company has been accused of trying to sell their products under the guise of market research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the appearance of someone or something, esp. when intended to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "The men who arrived in the guise of criminals were actually undercover police officers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guitar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument, usually made of wood, with six strings and a long neck, played with the fingers or a plectrum:",
        "examples": [
          "He sat on the grass, strumming his guitar.",
          "an acoustic guitar",
          "an electric guitar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument with usually six strings and a flat back that is held on the knee or by a strap worn over the shoulder and played by moving the fingers or a small piece of plastic across the strings, or this instrument generally:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an acoustic/electric guitar"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guitarist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who plays the guitar:",
        "examples": [
          "a classical/folk/rock guitarist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who plays the guitar",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "guitars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument, usually made of wood, with six strings and a long neck, played with the fingers or a plectrum:",
        "examples": [
          "He sat on the grass, strumming his guitar.",
          "an acoustic guitar",
          "an electric guitar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument with usually six strings and a flat back that is held on the knee or by a strap worn over the shoulder and played by moving the fingers or a small piece of plastic across the strings, or this instrument generally:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an acoustic/electric guitar"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gulag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "severe work prisons for people found guilty of crimes against their country",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gulf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large area of sea surrounded on three sides by a coast:",
        "examples": [
          "the Gulf of Mexico"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the Persian Gulf and the countries around it:",
        "examples": [
          "The Gulf states include Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large, deep hole in the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important difference between the ideas, opinions, or situations of two groups of people:",
        "examples": [
          "gulf between There is a widening gulf between the rich and the poor in our society.",
          "bridge the gulf between It is hoped that the peace plan will bridge the gulf (= reduce the very large difference) between the government and the rebels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of sea surrounded on three sides by land:",
        "examples": [
          "the Gulf of Mexico/the Gulf Coast",
          "the Gulf Stream"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important difference between two things or groups of people:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a widening gulf between the rich and the poor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gull": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bird that lives near the coast with black and white or grey and white feathers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is easily tricked or cheated:",
        "examples": [
          "What a gull I've been!",
          "Surely he's not such a gull that he would believe her ridiculous story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trick or cheat someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She was gulled by a smooth-talking con man.",
          "They gulled him into buying something he didn't want or need."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large bird that is black or gray and white and that lives near the sea",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gullet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the tube that food travels down in the body from the mouth to the stomach",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gullible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easily deceived or tricked, and too willing to believe everything that other people say:",
        "examples": [
          "There are any number of miracle cures on the market for people gullible enough to buy them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily deceived or tricked, and too willing to believe everything that other people say:",
        "examples": [
          "a gullible young man"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gulls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bird that lives near the coast with black and white or grey and white feathers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is easily tricked or cheated:",
        "examples": [
          "What a gull I've been!",
          "Surely he's not such a gull that he would believe her ridiculous story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trick or cheat someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She was gulled by a smooth-talking con man.",
          "They gulled him into buying something he didn't want or need."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large bird that is black or gray and white and that lives near the sea",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gulp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to eat or drink food or liquid quickly by swallowing it in large amounts, or to make a swallowing movement because of fear, surprise, or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "gulp something down She gulped down her drink and made a hasty exit.",
          "When it was his turn to dive, he gulped and stepped up onto the diving board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe in a large amount of air very quickly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of gulping:",
        "examples": [
          "He swallowed his drink in one gulp.",
          "She rose to the surface of the water once every minute to get/take a gulp of air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat or drink food or liquid quickly by swallowing it in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Ray gulped the last of his coffee and pushed back his chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a swallowing movement because of fear, surprise, or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] \"I find this a very confusing conversation to have,\" he exclaimed, gulping."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gulping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat or drink food or liquid quickly by swallowing it in large amounts, or to make a swallowing movement because of fear, surprise, or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "gulp something down She gulped down her drink and made a hasty exit.",
          "When it was his turn to dive, he gulped and stepped up onto the diving board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe in a large amount of air very quickly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gulps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to eat or drink food or liquid quickly by swallowing it in large amounts, or to make a swallowing movement because of fear, surprise, or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "gulp something down She gulped down her drink and made a hasty exit.",
          "When it was his turn to dive, he gulped and stepped up onto the diving board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe in a large amount of air very quickly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of gulping:",
        "examples": [
          "He swallowed his drink in one gulp.",
          "She rose to the surface of the water once every minute to get/take a gulp of air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat or drink food or liquid quickly by swallowing it in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Ray gulped the last of his coffee and pushed back his chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a swallowing movement because of fear, surprise, or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] \"I find this a very confusing conversation to have,\" he exclaimed, gulping."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of the two areas of firm pink flesh inside the mouth that cover the bones into which the teeth are fixed:",
        "examples": [
          "sore gums"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sticky substance that comes from the stems of some trees and plants",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of glue used for sticking together pieces of paper",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "chewing gum  or",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of some chewy sweets with fruit flavours:",
        "examples": [
          "fruit/wine gums"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you gum one piece of paper to another, you stick them together using glue:",
        "examples": [
          "The labels were already gummed to the envelopes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two areas of firm, pink flesh inside the mouth that cover the bones to which the teeth are attached",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sticky substance obtained from the stems of some trees and plants that is used in industry and for sticking things together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Gum is also chewing gum:",
        "examples": [
          "Most teachers dont allow their students to chew gum in class."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gumbo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick soup from the southern US, made with okra (= a small green vegetable) and meat or fish",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick soup made with okra (= a green vegetable) and meat or fish",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gumdrop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chewy sweet that usually has a fruit flavour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chewy candy that comes in many different colors and is usually fruit-flavored",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gummed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sticky or with glue on the surface:",
        "examples": [
          "gummed labels/envelopes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gummy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing the gums:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby gave her a gummy smile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "gummed:",
        "examples": [
          "a gummy label"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small coloured sweet that needs to be chewed a lot before it is swallowed:",
        "examples": [
          "I adore melon gummies.",
          "Gummies covered with chocolate are big in Japan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gumption": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to decide what is the best thing to do in a particular situation, and to do it with energy and determination:",
        "examples": [
          "have the gumption to She had the gumption to write directly to the company manager and persuade him to give her a job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the strong will and determination to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She had the gumption to write directly to the company president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gums": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of the two areas of firm pink flesh inside the mouth that cover the bones into which the teeth are fixed:",
        "examples": [
          "sore gums"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sticky substance that comes from the stems of some trees and plants",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of glue used for sticking together pieces of paper",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "chewing gum  or",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of some chewy sweets with fruit flavours:",
        "examples": [
          "fruit/wine gums"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you gum one piece of paper to another, you stick them together using glue:",
        "examples": [
          "The labels were already gummed to the envelopes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two areas of firm, pink flesh inside the mouth that cover the bones to which the teeth are attached",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sticky substance obtained from the stems of some trees and plants that is used in industry and for sticking things together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Gum is also chewing gum:",
        "examples": [
          "Most teachers dont allow their students to chew gum in class."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gun": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a weapon that bullets or shells (= explosive containers) are fired from:",
        "examples": [
          "carry a gun The British police do not carry guns.",
          "You could hear the noise of guns firing in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, a device that makes a very loud sudden noise as a signal to start a race:",
        "examples": [
          "at the gun At the gun, the runners sprinted away down the track."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that you hold in your hand and use for sending out a liquid or object:",
        "examples": [
          "a spray gun"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is paid to shoot and kill someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The hired gun turned out to be a police informant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arms with large muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "He was showing off his guns in a tight T-shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an engine operate at a higher speed:",
        "examples": [
          "You must have been really gunning the engine to get here on time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a weapon from which bullets or shells (= explosive containers) are fired through a metal tube",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an engine operate at high speed:",
        "examples": [
          "Tom gunned the engine and sped off into the night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gunfight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fight using guns between two or more people, especially cowboys",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gunfire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the usually repeated shooting of one or more guns:",
        "examples": [
          "The sound of gunfire echoed into the night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shooting of one or more guns, or the sound this makes:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear gunfire but couldn't tell where it was coming from."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gunk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any thick, sticky, unpleasant substance:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a lot of gunk on my bike chain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any thick, sticky, unpleasant substance:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a lot of gunk on my bike chain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gunman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man, usually a criminal, who is armed with a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "The three men were held hostage for two days by masked gunmen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a criminal who uses a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "The gunman ordered the couple to toss their cash onto the floor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gunmen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man, usually a criminal, who is armed with a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "The three men were held hostage for two days by masked gunmen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a criminal who uses a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "The gunman ordered the couple to toss their cash onto the floor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gunned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gunner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of the armed forces who is trained to use artillery (= very large guns)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier or sailor in the armed forces who helps to operate a large gun",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gunners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of the armed forces who is trained to use artillery (= very large guns)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier or sailor in the armed forces who helps to operate a large gun",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gunning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gunpoint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "experiencing or using a threat of killing with a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "The family were held at gunpoint for an hour while the men raided their house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gunpowder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an explosive mixture of substances in the form of a powder, used for making explosive devices and fireworks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance in powder form that is used in making explosive devices",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "guns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "arms with large muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "He was showing off his guns in a tight T-shirt.",
          "Here's a great workout for your guns.",
          "I became a bodybuilder because I wanted to get really big guns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gunshot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the sound of) the shooting of a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "I then heard what sounded like a gunshot in the hall.",
          "gunshot wounds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shooting of a gun, or the sound this makes:",
        "examples": [
          "I hear gunshots in the forest sometimes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bullets shot from a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffered a gunshot wound in the thigh."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gunshots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the sound of) the shooting of a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "I then heard what sounded like a gunshot in the hall.",
          "gunshot wounds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shooting of a gun, or the sound this makes:",
        "examples": [
          "I hear gunshots in the forest sometimes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bullets shot from a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffered a gunshot wound in the thigh."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gunslinger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "especially in the past in North America, someone who is good at shooting guns and is employed for protection or to kill people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gurgle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of babies) to make a happy sound with the back of the throat:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby lay gurgling in her cot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of water, especially small streams) to flow quickly while making a low, pleasant sound:",
        "examples": [
          "Outside of her window the stream gurgled over the rocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a bubbling sound like water flowing over an uneven surface:",
        "examples": [
          "A stream gurgled over the rocks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gurgles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of babies) to make a happy sound with the back of the throat:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby lay gurgling in her cot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of water, especially small streams) to flow quickly while making a low, pleasant sound:",
        "examples": [
          "Outside of her window the stream gurgled over the rocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a bubbling sound like water flowing over an uneven surface:",
        "examples": [
          "A stream gurgled over the rocks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gurgling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of babies) to make a happy sound with the back of the throat:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby lay gurgling in her cot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of water, especially small streams) to flow quickly while making a low, pleasant sound:",
        "examples": [
          "Outside of her window the stream gurgled over the rocks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gurney": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a light bed on wheels, used to move patients in a hospital",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat table, or a light frame covered with cloth, which has wheels and is used for moving people who are ill or injured:",
        "examples": [
          "A nurse wheeled the gurney away."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guru": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a religious leader or teacher in the Hindu or Sikh religion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person skilled in something who gives advice:",
        "examples": [
          "a management guru",
          "a lifestyle guru"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expert in a particular subject who gives advice:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve become the computer guru in our department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person skilled in something who gives advice about it:",
        "examples": [
          "an investment/management guru",
          "a business/advertising/internet guru"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gurus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a religious leader or teacher in the Hindu or Sikh religion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person skilled in something who gives advice:",
        "examples": [
          "a management guru",
          "a lifestyle guru"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expert in a particular subject who gives advice:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve become the computer guru in our department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person skilled in something who gives advice about it:",
        "examples": [
          "an investment/management guru",
          "a business/advertising/internet guru"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gushing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "expressing a positive feeling, especially praise, in such a strong way that it does not sound sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the more gushing newspapers described the occasion as \"a fairy-tale wedding\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gussets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a second layer of cloth that is sewn into a piece of clothing to make it larger, stronger, or more comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "silk panties with a cotton gusset"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gust": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden strong wind:",
        "examples": [
          "gust of A sudden gust of wind blew his umbrella inside out.",
          "figurative She could hear gusts of laughter (= sudden, loud laughter) from within the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to blow strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "gust to Winds gusting to 50 mph brought down power lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, strong wind that blows for a very short time:",
        "examples": [
          "A sudden gust lifted his trailer and tossed it on its side."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gusto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great energy, enthusiasm, and enjoyment that is experienced by someone taking part in an activity, especially a performance:",
        "examples": [
          "with gusto Everyone joined in the singing with great gusto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "eager enjoyment experienced when doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "We ate and drank with gusto."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gusts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden strong wind:",
        "examples": [
          "gust of A sudden gust of wind blew his umbrella inside out.",
          "figurative She could hear gusts of laughter (= sudden, loud laughter) from within the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to blow strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "gust to Winds gusting to 50 mph brought down power lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, strong wind that blows for a very short time:",
        "examples": [
          "A sudden gust lifted his trailer and tossed it on its side."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the long tube in the body of a person or animal, through which food moves during the process of digesting food:",
        "examples": [
          "Meat stays in the gut longer than vegetable matter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's stomach, especially when it is very large:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a man of about 55 with long grey hair and a huge gut.",
          "I pulled in my gut and fastened my belt.",
          "He couldn't see his feet because of his gut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bowels:",
        "examples": [
          "My guts hurt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong thread made from an animal's bowels used, especially in the past, for making musical instruments and sports rackets",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong belief about someone or something that cannot completely be explained and does not have to be decided by reasoning:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a gut feeling that the relationship won't last."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of deciding what should be done or what is right, that is based on how someone feels rather than thinking about reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "My head said that I should go but my gut said I should stay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "courage in dealing with danger or uncertainty:",
        "examples": [
          "it takes guts to It takes a lot of guts to admit to so many people that you've made a mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy the inside of a building completely, usually by fire:",
        "examples": [
          "A fire gutted the bookshop last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the inside parts and contents of a building, usually so that it can be decorated in a completely new way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the inner organs of an animal, especially in preparation for eating it:",
        "examples": [
          "She gutted the fish and cut off their heads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of deciding what should be done or what is right, that is based on how someone feels rather than thinking about reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "My head said that I should go but my gut said I should stay.",
          "I went with my gut and chose Sarah to lead the team.",
          "He decided to go with his gut and offer Venables the job.",
          "Trust your gut and don't ski when the weather's turning icy.",
          "Her gut told her that there was something wrong with her new classmate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bowels or the stomach:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I had a feeling of sickness deep in the gut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your gut is also the front part of your body near the waist:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually sing ] He’d added a few extra pounds to his gut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The guts of a machine are its inner, necessary parts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] The front panel was attached to the guts of the unit by three color-coded wires."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming from or having to do with your emotions, not from thought:",
        "examples": [
          "My gut reaction is we’d better not get involved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy or remove the inside parts of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "The warehouse was gutted – only the charred walls remained."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gutless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing no courage:",
        "examples": [
          "This government is too gutless to take on the big long-term problems such as pollution."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bowels:",
        "examples": [
          "My guts hurt.",
          "He got a knife in the guts.",
          "Cow's guts are suited for digesting grasses and grains.",
          "I was in the kitchen, pulling the guts out of a chicken.",
          "He has to be careful what he eats because he has some problems with his guts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "courage in dealing with danger or uncertainty:",
        "examples": [
          "it takes guts to It takes a lot of guts to admit to so many people that you've made a mistake.",
          "something/doing something takes guts Standing up for what you believe when everyone is against you takes guts.",
          "have the guts to Thankfully, she had the guts to stand up to the mayor.",
          "Not many people have the guts to follow their dreams, whatever it takes.",
          "He has that combination of skill and guts that every champion needs.",
          "The team showed a lot of guts today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bravery and determination:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I don’t think I’d have the guts to say that to his face."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gutsy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "brave and determined:",
        "examples": [
          "a gutsy performance"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gutter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the edge of a road where rain flows away",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an open pipe, usually at the lower edge of a roof, that collects and carries away rain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest level, especially of society:",
        "examples": [
          "Born to a poverty-stricken family, she dragged herself out of the gutter to become a successful business owner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a flame or candle) to burn unevenly and weakly, especially before completely stopping burning:",
        "examples": [
          "a guttering candle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a channel at the lower edge of a roof for carrying away rain, or a side of a road that is lower than the center of the road, where water and garbage collects:",
        "examples": [
          "Every fall we have to clean leaves out of the gutters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition of very low moral standards:",
        "examples": [
          "The campaign went right into the gutter once the candidates started debating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Gutter talk is offensive language.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gutters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the edge of a road where rain flows away",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an open pipe, usually at the lower edge of a roof, that collects and carries away rain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest level, especially of society:",
        "examples": [
          "Born to a poverty-stricken family, she dragged herself out of the gutter to become a successful business owner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a flame or candle) to burn unevenly and weakly, especially before completely stopping burning:",
        "examples": [
          "a guttering candle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a channel at the lower edge of a roof for carrying away rain, or a side of a road that is lower than the center of the road, where water and garbage collects:",
        "examples": [
          "Every fall we have to clean leaves out of the gutters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition of very low moral standards:",
        "examples": [
          "The campaign went right into the gutter once the candidates started debating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Gutter talk is offensive language.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "guttural": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of speech sounds) produced at the back of the throat and therefore deep:",
        "examples": [
          "Two Egyptians were arguing outside the room, their voices loud and guttural."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guvnor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who is in a position of authority over you:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want any time off work,you'll have to ask the guvnor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "guzzling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drink quickly, eagerly, and usually in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "He guzzled his beer and ordered another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use large amounts of petrol very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The car guzzles a gallon of gas every 15 miles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gym": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place or club where you can go to exercise using machines, weights, and other equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "I go to the gym twice a week.",
          "You should join a gym."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large room with equipment for exercising the body and increasing strength, or space for playing sport:",
        "examples": [
          "We played basketball in the gym."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical exercises and activities performed inside, often using equipment, especially when done as a subject at school:",
        "examples": [
          "gym clothes",
          "gym shoes",
          "Class 3 do gym on a Wednesday afternoon.",
          "have gym The third graders have gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofgymnasium:",
        "examples": [
          "I work out at the gym every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical education:",
        "examples": [
          "We have gym after recess."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gymnasium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large room with equipment for exercising the body and increasing strength, or space for playing sport, especially in a school:",
        "examples": [
          "The dance classes were held in a high school gymnasium .",
          "The top floor contains a gymnasium and basketball court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a school in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and some other countries that prepares children for university:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent a year at a gymnasium in Heidelburg, Germany.",
          "A science teacher at Spanga Gymnasium in Stockholm, Sweden did a collaborative project with a twin school in Madagascar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or room designed and equipped for various sports, physical training, and exercise",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gymnast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is skilled in gymnastics, often someone who competes in gymnastic competitions:",
        "examples": [
          "a great Russian gymnast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is skilled at performing controlled physical exercises, often on special equipment, sometimes in sports competitions",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gymnastics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "physical exercises and activities performed inside, often using equipment such as bars and ropes, intended to increase the body's strength and the ability to move and bend easily:",
        "examples": [
          "I do gymnastics after school on Fridays.",
          "She won several medals in the gymnastics.",
          "the US women's gymnastics team"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to think, speak, sing, etc. quickly and cleverly, especially while changing what you are thinking, saying, or singing many times:",
        "examples": [
          "verbal gymnastics His verbal gymnastics while trying to avoid answering the question were astonishing.",
          "vocal gymnastics We all admired the singer's vocal gymnastics.",
          "mental gymnastics I'd like to handle my own financial affairs without having to do mental gymnastics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical exercises that increase the body’s strength, balance, and ability to move gracefully, often using special equipment, or the competitive sport of performing such exercises",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gymnasts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is skilled in gymnastics, often someone who competes in gymnastic competitions:",
        "examples": [
          "a great Russian gymnast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is skilled at performing controlled physical exercises, often on special equipment, sometimes in sports competitions",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gyms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place or club where you can go to exercise using machines, weights, and other equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "I go to the gym twice a week.",
          "You should join a gym."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large room with equipment for exercising the body and increasing strength, or space for playing sport:",
        "examples": [
          "We played basketball in the gym."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical exercises and activities performed inside, often using equipment, especially when done as a subject at school:",
        "examples": [
          "gym clothes",
          "gym shoes",
          "Class 3 do gym on a Wednesday afternoon.",
          "have gym The third graders have gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofgymnasium:",
        "examples": [
          "I work out at the gym every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical education:",
        "examples": [
          "We have gym after recess."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gynaecologist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a doctor skilled in the treatment of women's diseases, especially those of the reproductive organs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gynecologist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a doctor skilled in the treatment of women's diseases, especially those of the reproductive organs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor who specializes in gynecology",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gyp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pain or trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone gyp My knee has been giving me gyp since I started running."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cheat someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I think the taxpayers are getting gypped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cheat someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I think the taxpayers are getting gypped."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gypsies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a race of people originally from northern India who typically used to travel from place to place, and now live especially in Europe and North America:",
        "examples": [
          "a gypsy caravan/encampment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of people who travel from place to place esp. in Europe and who originally came from northern India, or anyone who travels often and does not live in one place for long",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gypsy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a race of people originally from northern India who typically used to travel from place to place, and now live especially in Europe and North America:",
        "examples": [
          "a gypsy caravan/encampment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of people who travel from place to place esp. in Europe and who originally came from northern India, or anyone who travels often and does not live in one place for long",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gyre": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a circular pattern of ocean currents (= flows of water in a particular direction):",
        "examples": [
          "The area is one of the world’s five major ocean gyres – huge systems of rotating currents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a circular movement in which each circle is above, below, or wider than the one before:",
        "examples": [
          "The hawk wheels in a widening gyre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in circles:",
        "examples": [
          "He liked to sketch gyring vultures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "gyro": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a gyroscope",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a food consisting of pitta bread filled with lamb and vegetables",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "gyros": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a gyroscope",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a food consisting of pitta bread filled with lamb and vegetables",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "h": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the eighth letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the eighth letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Homo",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ha": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to express satisfaction that something bad has happened to someone who deserved it, or to show that you have succeeded in something:",
        "examples": [
          "He left her? Ha! That'll teach her to go chasing other women's husbands!",
          "Ha! So I am right after all!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express surprise, interest, or victory:",
        "examples": [
          "Ha! So you see I was right after all!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for hectare: a unit for measuring the area of something, equal to 10,000 square metres",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "habit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "out of habit I always buy the same brand of toothpaste out of (= because of) habit.",
          "get into the habit I'm trying not to get into (= start) the habit of always having biscuits with my coffee.",
          "I used to swim twice a week, but I seem to have got out of (= ended) the habit recently.",
          "pick up a habit I was taught to drive by my boyfriend and I'm afraid I've picked up (= caught) some of his bad habits.",
          "break a habit I'm trying to get him to break (= end intentionally) the habit of switching on the TV when he comes home at night.",
          "make a habit of it I don't mind being woken up once or twice in the middle of the night by my flatmate so long as she doesn't make a habit of it (= do it frequently).",
          "in the habit of I'm not really in the habit of looking at (= I don't usually look at) other people's clothes, but even I noticed that awful suit!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something annoying that someone often does:",
        "examples": [
          "have a habit of She has a habit of finishing off other people's sentences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong physical need to keep taking a particular drug:",
        "examples": [
          "a cocaine habit",
          "figurative humorous I'm afraid I've got a chocolate habit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special piece of long clothing worn by monks and nuns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular act or way of acting that you tend to do regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Judy is in the habit of sleeping late on Sundays.",
          "[ U ] I have the habit of checking my e-mail as soon as I log on to my computer.",
          "[ C ] Eating between meals is a bad habit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "habitable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "providing conditions that are good enough to live in or on:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of improvements would have to be made before the building was habitable.",
          "Some areas of the country are just too cold to be habitable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suitable to be lived in:",
        "examples": [
          "The houses have been vacant and need repairs to make them habitable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "habitat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives:",
        "examples": [
          "With so many areas of woodland being cut down, a lot of wildlife is losing its natural habitat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the natural surroundings in which an animal or plant usually lives",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "habitation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of living in a building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a house that is too dirty or dangerous for people to be allowed to live in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Some parts of the city were unfit for human habitation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of living in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Wilderness areas are not intended for human habitation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "habits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "out of habit I always buy the same brand of toothpaste out of (= because of) habit.",
          "get into the habit I'm trying not to get into (= start) the habit of always having biscuits with my coffee.",
          "I used to swim twice a week, but I seem to have got out of (= ended) the habit recently.",
          "pick up a habit I was taught to drive by my boyfriend and I'm afraid I've picked up (= caught) some of his bad habits.",
          "break a habit I'm trying to get him to break (= end intentionally) the habit of switching on the TV when he comes home at night.",
          "make a habit of it I don't mind being woken up once or twice in the middle of the night by my flatmate so long as she doesn't make a habit of it (= do it frequently).",
          "in the habit of I'm not really in the habit of looking at (= I don't usually look at) other people's clothes, but even I noticed that awful suit!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something annoying that someone often does:",
        "examples": [
          "have a habit of She has a habit of finishing off other people's sentences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong physical need to keep taking a particular drug:",
        "examples": [
          "a cocaine habit",
          "figurative humorous I'm afraid I've got a chocolate habit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special piece of long clothing worn by monks and nuns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular act or way of acting that you tend to do regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Judy is in the habit of sleeping late on Sundays.",
          "[ U ] I have the habit of checking my e-mail as soon as I log on to my computer.",
          "[ C ] Eating between meals is a bad habit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cut into pieces in a rough and violent way, often without aiming exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "hack something off The butcher hacked off a large chunk of meat.",
          "be hacked to death Three villagers were hacked to death in a savage attack.",
          "be hacked about UK figurative The article had been hacked about (= carelessly changed) so much that it was scarcely recognizable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, to foul (= act against the rules) by kicking another player in the leg in a violent way:",
        "examples": [
          "be hacked down He was twice hacked down in the second half by the other team's sweeper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in rugby, to kick the ball when it is loose on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "hack the ball The scrum-half hacked the ball through for the winger to run on to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit at a golf ball in a rough and violent way, often without aiming exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of us who hack our way around the golf course hope one day to be skilled golfers.",
          "He was hacking desperately in the deep rough.",
          "They had to hack their next shots out of the rough.",
          "hack around They have invited me to hack around with them sometime on the course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get into someone else's computer system without permission in order to find out information or do something illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "hack a computer He claimed they had spied on him and tried to hack his computer.",
          "Computer hacking has become widespread over the last decade.",
          "hack into A programmer had managed to hack into some top-secret government data."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use someone else's phone system without permission, especially to listen to their spoken messages:",
        "examples": [
          "hack a phone She suspected the newspaper of hacking her phone.",
          "Police told the actor that his phone had been hacked.",
          "hack into Someone must have hacked into her phone messages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage to deal successfully with something:",
        "examples": [
          "can't hack I tried working on the night shift for a while, but I just couldn't hack it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ride a horse for pleasure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journalist (= writer for newspapers or magazines) whose work is low in quality or does not have much imagination:",
        "examples": [
          "Fleet Street hacks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a politician, especially one who is not important:",
        "examples": [
          "party hack tired old party hacks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ride on a horse in the countryside",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car that is available for rent, especially a taxi",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good solution or piece of advice:",
        "examples": [
          "I found a great online community of users sharing tips and hacks for the app.",
          "Improve your fitness routine with one simple hack.",
          "Try this hack for cooking a perfect egg in a microwave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut something or someone with rough or uneven movements:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We hacked a path through the underbrush.",
          "[ I ] He hacked away at the logs, splitting enough wood for a fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to access someone else’s computer system without permission in order to obtain or change information:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone managed to hack into the company database."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who willingly works or acts mostly for money or other rewards without worrying about independence, beliefs, or reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "a political/party hack"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hack is also a writer who produces a lot of work for money without caring very much about its quality.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a computer to access information stored on another computer system without permission, or to spread a computer virus:",
        "examples": [
          "hack into sth Two employees were charged with hacking into the company's computer system and changing data.",
          "Studies have revealed that it's fairly easy to hack an electronic voting system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a writer, especially a journalist, who produces articles, books, etc. that are of low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a media/newspaper hack"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works mainly for money without worrying about beliefs or the opinions of others:",
        "examples": [
          "a political/party hack"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who drives a taxi",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of using a computer to access information stored on another computer system without permission, or to spread a computer virus :",
        "examples": [
          "A hack into an employee's email provided access to a number of confidential documents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hacked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut into pieces in a rough and violent way, often without aiming exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "hack something off The butcher hacked off a large chunk of meat.",
          "be hacked to death Three villagers were hacked to death in a savage attack.",
          "be hacked about UK figurative The article had been hacked about (= carelessly changed) so much that it was scarcely recognizable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, to foul (= act against the rules) by kicking another player in the leg in a violent way:",
        "examples": [
          "be hacked down He was twice hacked down in the second half by the other team's sweeper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in rugby, to kick the ball when it is loose on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "hack the ball The scrum-half hacked the ball through for the winger to run on to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit at a golf ball in a rough and violent way, often without aiming exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of us who hack our way around the golf course hope one day to be skilled golfers.",
          "He was hacking desperately in the deep rough.",
          "They had to hack their next shots out of the rough.",
          "hack around They have invited me to hack around with them sometime on the course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get into someone else's computer system without permission in order to find out information or do something illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "hack a computer He claimed they had spied on him and tried to hack his computer.",
          "Computer hacking has become widespread over the last decade.",
          "hack into A programmer had managed to hack into some top-secret government data."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use someone else's phone system without permission, especially to listen to their spoken messages:",
        "examples": [
          "hack a phone She suspected the newspaper of hacking her phone.",
          "Police told the actor that his phone had been hacked.",
          "hack into Someone must have hacked into her phone messages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage to deal successfully with something:",
        "examples": [
          "can't hack I tried working on the night shift for a while, but I just couldn't hack it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ride a horse for pleasure",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hacker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who gets into other people's computer systems without permission in order to find out information or to do something illegal :",
        "examples": [
          "Problems can occur when a company does not know a hacker has broken into its system.",
          "\"Bots\" can even allow hackers to take over systems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who uses another person's phone system without permission, especially to listen to their spoken messages:",
        "examples": [
          "When her voicemail inbox became full, hackers reportedly deleted messages to make room for new ones.",
          "There are also suggestions that hackers could make expensive phone calls at the owner's expense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is skilled in the use of computer systems, often one who illegally obtains access to private computer systems:",
        "examples": [
          "Hackers are a major defense department concern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who uses a computer to access information stored on another computer system without permission, or to spread a computer virus:",
        "examples": [
          "The software company said that more than 30,000 computers were hijacked by hackers each day and used to illegally send out spam.",
          "Installing a firewall is one method of trying to protect against hackers.",
          "Hacker attacks, financial fraud, and data theft are now everyday concerns.",
          "a computer/internet hacker",
          "a criminal/malicious hacker"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hackers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who gets into other people's computer systems without permission in order to find out information or to do something illegal :",
        "examples": [
          "Problems can occur when a company does not know a hacker has broken into its system.",
          "\"Bots\" can even allow hackers to take over systems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who uses another person's phone system without permission, especially to listen to their spoken messages:",
        "examples": [
          "When her voicemail inbox became full, hackers reportedly deleted messages to make room for new ones.",
          "There are also suggestions that hackers could make expensive phone calls at the owner's expense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is skilled in the use of computer systems, often one who illegally obtains access to private computer systems:",
        "examples": [
          "Hackers are a major defense department concern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who uses a computer to access information stored on another computer system without permission, or to spread a computer virus:",
        "examples": [
          "The software company said that more than 30,000 computers were hijacked by hackers each day and used to illegally send out spam.",
          "Installing a firewall is one method of trying to protect against hackers.",
          "Hacker attacks, financial fraud, and data theft are now everyday concerns.",
          "a computer/internet hacker",
          "a criminal/malicious hacker"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hacking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A hacking cough is loud and sounds painful:",
        "examples": [
          "He is constantly puffing on cigarettes and has a hacking cough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of getting into someone else's computer system without permission in order to find out information or do something illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies installing broadband were worried that such an open and permanent link to the internet would make them more vulnerable to hacking.",
          "hacking attack The FBI is probing the biggest ever hacking attack on the internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of riding on a horse in the countryside for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "go hacking I go hacking on the Heath trail first thing every morning.",
          "Most horses are used today for pleasure riding, for example hacking and pulling traps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of using a computer to access information stored on another computer system without permission, or to spread a computer virus:",
        "examples": [
          "Hacking is now much more sophisticated and harder to detect than a few years ago."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hacks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cut into pieces in a rough and violent way, often without aiming exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "hack something off The butcher hacked off a large chunk of meat.",
          "be hacked to death Three villagers were hacked to death in a savage attack.",
          "be hacked about UK figurative The article had been hacked about (= carelessly changed) so much that it was scarcely recognizable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, to foul (= act against the rules) by kicking another player in the leg in a violent way:",
        "examples": [
          "be hacked down He was twice hacked down in the second half by the other team's sweeper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in rugby, to kick the ball when it is loose on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "hack the ball The scrum-half hacked the ball through for the winger to run on to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit at a golf ball in a rough and violent way, often without aiming exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of us who hack our way around the golf course hope one day to be skilled golfers.",
          "He was hacking desperately in the deep rough.",
          "They had to hack their next shots out of the rough.",
          "hack around They have invited me to hack around with them sometime on the course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get into someone else's computer system without permission in order to find out information or do something illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "hack a computer He claimed they had spied on him and tried to hack his computer.",
          "Computer hacking has become widespread over the last decade.",
          "hack into A programmer had managed to hack into some top-secret government data."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use someone else's phone system without permission, especially to listen to their spoken messages:",
        "examples": [
          "hack a phone She suspected the newspaper of hacking her phone.",
          "Police told the actor that his phone had been hacked.",
          "hack into Someone must have hacked into her phone messages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage to deal successfully with something:",
        "examples": [
          "can't hack I tried working on the night shift for a while, but I just couldn't hack it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ride a horse for pleasure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journalist (= writer for newspapers or magazines) whose work is low in quality or does not have much imagination:",
        "examples": [
          "Fleet Street hacks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a politician, especially one who is not important:",
        "examples": [
          "party hack tired old party hacks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ride on a horse in the countryside",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car that is available for rent, especially a taxi",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good solution or piece of advice:",
        "examples": [
          "I found a great online community of users sharing tips and hacks for the app.",
          "Improve your fitness routine with one simple hack.",
          "Try this hack for cooking a perfect egg in a microwave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut something or someone with rough or uneven movements:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We hacked a path through the underbrush.",
          "[ I ] He hacked away at the logs, splitting enough wood for a fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to access someone else’s computer system without permission in order to obtain or change information:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone managed to hack into the company database."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who willingly works or acts mostly for money or other rewards without worrying about independence, beliefs, or reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "a political/party hack"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hack is also a writer who produces a lot of work for money without caring very much about its quality.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a computer to access information stored on another computer system without permission, or to spread a computer virus:",
        "examples": [
          "hack into sth Two employees were charged with hacking into the company's computer system and changing data.",
          "Studies have revealed that it's fairly easy to hack an electronic voting system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a writer, especially a journalist, who produces articles, books, etc. that are of low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a media/newspaper hack"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works mainly for money without worrying about beliefs or the opinions of others:",
        "examples": [
          "a political/party hack"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who drives a taxi",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of using a computer to access information stored on another computer system without permission, or to spread a computer virus :",
        "examples": [
          "A hack into an employee's email provided access to a number of confidential documents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hacksaw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small saw used especially for cutting metal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small saw (= a cutting tool with sharp points along a flat blade) used for cutting metal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "haddock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fish that can be eaten, found in the North Atlantic Ocean",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an edible sea fish",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hades": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Greek mythology (= ancient stories), a place under the earth where the spirits of the dead go",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Greek mythology (= ancient stories), the god of a place under the earth where the spirits of the dead go:",
        "examples": [
          "Persephone is the name of the goddess kidnapped by Hades, king of the underworld."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a woman who is considered to be old and unattractive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ugly old woman, esp. an unpleasant or cruel one",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "haggard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "looking ill or tired, often with dark skin under the eyes:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd been drinking the night before and was looking a bit haggard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) having dark areas around the eyes and lines on the face, esp. from being tired or from suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "His face was haggard, and his eyes were bloodshot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "haggle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to attempt to decide on a price or conditions that are acceptable to the person selling the goods and the person buying them, usually by arguing:",
        "examples": [
          "haggle over/about It's traditional that you haggle over/about the price of things in the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to argue, esp. about the price of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He hated to haggle over prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to argue about the price of something in an attempt to make the seller reduce it:",
        "examples": [
          "Many car dealers will give you a sizeable discount if you are prepared to haggle.",
          "haggle over/about sth The two clubs spent weeks haggling over the fee before finally reaching a deal.",
          "haggle with sb If you're a cash buyer, haggle with the dealer to get the best price and/or free extras.",
          "haggle for sth They haggle for a rate or use Priceline to get into a full-service hotel rather than pay rock-bottom for lesser quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to argue about the details of something:",
        "examples": [
          "haggle over/about sth Congress is soon to begin the months-long process of haggling about food safety amendments.",
          "haggle with sb Regulators are still haggling with bankers over the precise details of the agreement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "haggling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of arguing about the price of something in an attempt to make the seller reduce it:",
        "examples": [
          "haggling over/about",
          "haggling between sb/sth and sb/sth Haggling between the company and investors over valuations will continue until the price is announced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of arguing about the details of something:",
        "examples": [
          "haggling over/about sth Some of the member states find themselves involved in endless haggling about their voting rights within the EU.",
          "bureaucratic/political/public haggling"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small, hard balls of ice that fall from the sky like rain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of similar things or remarks, thrown or shouted at someone at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "a hail of bullets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call someone in order to attract their attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we hail a taxi?",
          "I tried to hail her from across the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If it hails, small, hard balls of ice fall from the sky like rain.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "small, hard balls of ice that fall from the sky like rain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hail of things is a lot of them directed toward someone:",
        "examples": [
          "After his speech he faced a hail of questions from reporters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call and attract the attention of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "You wait here with our bags while I hail a taxi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publicly praise or show approval for a person or an achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "Heppner has been hailed as one of the finest tenors in the operatic world today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If it hails, small, hard balls of ice fall from the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "It hailed for a few minutes this morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hailed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call someone in order to attract their attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we hail a taxi?",
          "I tried to hail her from across the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If it hails, small, hard balls of ice fall from the sky like rain.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hailing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call someone in order to attract their attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we hail a taxi?",
          "I tried to hail her from across the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If it hails, small, hard balls of ice fall from the sky like rain.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small, hard balls of ice that fall from the sky like rain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of similar things or remarks, thrown or shouted at someone at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "a hail of bullets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call someone in order to attract their attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we hail a taxi?",
          "I tried to hail her from across the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If it hails, small, hard balls of ice fall from the sky like rain.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "small, hard balls of ice that fall from the sky like rain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hail of things is a lot of them directed toward someone:",
        "examples": [
          "After his speech he faced a hail of questions from reporters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call and attract the attention of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "You wait here with our bags while I hail a taxi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publicly praise or show approval for a person or an achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "Heppner has been hailed as one of the finest tenors in the operatic world today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If it hails, small, hard balls of ice fall from the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "It hailed for a few minutes this morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hair": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the mass of thin thread-like structures on the head of a person, or any of these structures that grow out of the skin of a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got short, dark hair.",
          "have/get your hair cut I'm going to have/get my hair cut.",
          "She brushed her long, red hair.",
          "He had lost his hair by the time he was 25.",
          "He's starting to get a few grey hairs now.",
          "I found a hair in my soup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mass of thin structures on the head of a person, or any of these structures that grow out of the skin of a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] blond/curly/wavy hair",
          "[ C ] I already have a few gray hairs.",
          "[ U ] I have to get my hair cut this week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hairball": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small ball of hair, especially one that has been swallowed by an animal, especially a cat, and brought back out through its mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "The cat looked like it was about to cough up a hairball.",
          "I keep my cats brushed to avoid hair balls as much as possible.",
          "Dogs with hairballs may occasionally vomit or regurgitate, attempting to expel the hairball ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hairbrush": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brush used for making the hair on your head neat and smooth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brush used for making the hair on your head neat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "haircut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the style in which someone's hair is cut, or an occasion of cutting the hair:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a really awful haircut.",
          "get/have a haircut I wish he'd get/have a haircut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in an amount of money, such as the price of a share or bond:",
        "examples": [
          "take a haircut The crisis means that lenders will have to take a haircut (= accept that they have lost money because the value of the investment has gone down)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you have your hair cut, or the style in which it is cut",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small reduction in the price of a share, bond, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in an amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum director took a haircut of about 8% from his salary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "haircuts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the style in which someone's hair is cut, or an occasion of cutting the hair:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a really awful haircut.",
          "get/have a haircut I wish he'd get/have a haircut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in an amount of money, such as the price of a share or bond:",
        "examples": [
          "take a haircut The crisis means that lenders will have to take a haircut (= accept that they have lost money because the value of the investment has gone down)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you have your hair cut, or the style in which it is cut",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small reduction in the price of a share, bond, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in an amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum director took a haircut of about 8% from his salary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hairdo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the style in which a person, especially a woman, has their hair cut and arranged, especially if it is unusual or done for a particular occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a very elaborate hairdo, all piled up on top of her head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hairstyle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hairdresser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who cuts people's hair and puts it into a style, usually working in a special shop, called a hairdresser's:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to change my hairdresser.",
          "I've got a four o'clock appointment at the hairdresser's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is cutting hair, esp. women's hair",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "haired": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with the hair described:",
        "examples": [
          "dark-haired",
          "short-haired"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hairless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without hair",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hairline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the edge of a person's hair, especially along the top of the forehead (= part of the face above the eyes):",
        "examples": [
          "receding hairline He's got a receding hairline (= he's losing his hair at the front of the head)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of cracks or lines) very narrow:",
        "examples": [
          "hairline fracture Harry suffered a hairline fracture of his right ankle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the edge of a person's hair where it joins the top of the face",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of cracks or lines) very narrow:",
        "examples": [
          "a hairline fracture of a bone in the hand"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hairpin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin, U-shaped metal pin that is used to hold part of the hair in a suitable position",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hairs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the mass of thin thread-like structures on the head of a person, or any of these structures that grow out of the skin of a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got short, dark hair.",
          "have/get your hair cut I'm going to have/get my hair cut.",
          "She brushed her long, red hair.",
          "He had lost his hair by the time he was 25.",
          "He's starting to get a few grey hairs now.",
          "I found a hair in my soup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mass of thin structures on the head of a person, or any of these structures that grow out of the skin of a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] blond/curly/wavy hair",
          "[ C ] I already have a few gray hairs.",
          "[ U ] I have to get my hair cut this week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hairstyle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the style in which someone's hair is cut and arranged",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the style in which a person’s hair is arranged",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hairy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of hair, especially on parts of the body other than the head:",
        "examples": [
          "hairy armpits/legs",
          "a hairy chest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "frightening or dangerous, especially in a way that is exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "I like going on the back of Pedro's motorbike, though it can get a bit hairy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult, dangerous, or frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "The roads were really icy, and it was definitely a hairy situation even going slow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of hair, esp. on parts of the body other than the head:",
        "examples": [
          "hairy arms"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "haiti": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in the Caribbean",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "haji": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word for a Muslim who has made a pilgrimage (= a special journey made as a religious duty) to Mecca, also used as a title to show respect:",
        "examples": [
          "The honorific \"haji\" is used for one who has visited Mecca.",
          "The hajji 's return home is a cause for great happiness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word sometimes used by US soldiers fighting in the Middle East to refer generally to a Muslim or Arab person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "halal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of food, places where food is sold, etc.) correct according to Islamic law, for example following rules relating to the way animals are killed for meat :",
        "examples": [
          "halal meat",
          "a halal butcher",
          "We buy the ingredients from a halal shop.",
          "All our chicken is strictly halal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an activity, a business, etc.) allowed and correct according to Islamic law:",
        "examples": [
          "Muslims can request that their employers invest their pension funds in halal businesses.",
          "Is it halal to donate blood?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food or places where food is kept) prepared or kept in conditions that follow the rules of Islamic law:",
        "examples": [
          "halal meat",
          "a halal dining hall"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of old people) healthy and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "Her grandfather was hale and hearty, walking five miles each day before breakfast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "half": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of the two equal or nearly equal parts that together make up a whole:",
        "examples": [
          "half of \"What's half of 96?\" \"48.\"",
          "Roughly half (of) the class are Spanish and the others are a mixture of nationalities.",
          "in half Cut the apple in half (= into two equal parts).",
          "into halves Cut the larger tomatoes into halves.",
          "The recipe tells you to use a pound and a half of butter.",
          "She was born in the latter half of the 18th century.",
          "Half of me would just like to give it all up and travel around the world (= partly I would like to, but partly I would not)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "half of She invited a lot of people to the party but half of them didn't turn up.",
          "half the time I don't even know where she is half the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Half past a particular hour is 30 minutes later than that hour:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll meet you at half past nine (= 09.30 or 21.30)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "only partly:",
        "examples": [
          "He answered the door half naked.",
          "I was half expecting to see her at the party.",
          "I'm half inclined to take the job just because it's in Argentina.",
          "He was being funny but I think he was half serious.",
          "The bottle's half empty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide the cost of something with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "go halves on Shall we go halves on a bottle of champagne?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equal amounts of two different things:",
        "examples": [
          "The waste is mixed half and half with reclaimed wood and turned into decking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "approximately 50 percent less than the size or amount of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "They had about half as many applications as they did four years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "approximately 50 percent more than the existing number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year, we raised almost £15,000. This year we raised about half as much again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of two periods of time into which a game is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "He has only made one NFL start and was pulled out after an ineffective first half."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports, either of the two halves into which the playing area is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "His attacking instincts often find him playing in the opposition's half.",
          "A long kick allowed Bath to break into the Bristol half.",
          "We're giving away too many silly fouls, especially in our own half."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports such as football, rugby, and hockey, a player who plays mostly in the middle of the playing area:",
        "examples": [
          "They have two young halves, who will only get better.",
          "The halves played close in front of the defending centre-half."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, a score for a hole that is the same as your opponent's score:",
        "examples": [
          "She holed from six feet for a half at the seventeenth.",
          "It was only with an 18-inch putt for a half at the 15th that he claimed the match, and his team's victory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "half a pint of a drink, especially beer:",
        "examples": [
          "A pint of lager and two halves, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ticket that is cheaper because it is for a child:",
        "examples": [
          "Two (adults) and three halves to Manchester, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two equal or nearly equal parts that together make up a whole:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Half of 12 is 6.",
          "[ U ] Half (of) the students are Spanish.",
          "[ U ] Cut the apple in half (= into two equal parts).",
          "[ C ] The recipe calls for a pound and a half of potatoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports, a half is one of two equal periods of play, often with a short pause for rest between them.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "referring to either of the two equal or nearly equal parts that together make up a whole:",
        "examples": [
          "Each talk should last about a half hour/half an hour (= 30 minutes).",
          "We need half a dozen (= six) eggs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Half also means partly or not completely:",
        "examples": [
          "She was still sleepy and only half aware of what was happening.",
          "I half expected (= almost expected) to see her at the party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "halftime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short rest period between the two parts of a sports game:",
        "examples": [
          "Italy had a comfortable three-goal lead over France by halftime.",
          "What was the halftime score?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short rest period between the two parts of a sports game",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "halfway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the middle of something, or at a place that is equally far from two other places:",
        "examples": [
          "halfway between New York City is halfway between Boston and Washington, DC.",
          "halfway down I'd like you to look at the diagram that is halfway down page 27.",
          "halfway through She started feeling sick halfway through dinner.",
          "go halfway towards The management's proposals don't even go halfway towards meeting our demands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not very, but enough to be satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "halfway decent Any halfway decent teacher should be able to explain the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(being) at a place that is the same distance from two other places, or in the middle of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re almost halfway there.",
          "At the halfway point of the race, he began to pull away.",
          "We’re about halfway through the renovation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "halibut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a big, flat sea fish that can be eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, flat, edible sea fish",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "halifax": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital and largest city of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia:",
        "examples": [
          "The pilot requested an emergency landing at Halifax International Airport on Canada's east coast.",
          "Because of its large ice- free harbour, Halifax is one of Canada's main ports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a town in northern England, in the county of West Yorkshire:",
        "examples": [
          "During the industrial revolution, Halifax was a thriving mill town.",
          "The artist lives in Hebden Bridge near Halifax, West Yorkshire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "halitosis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "breath that smells unpleasant when it comes out of the mouth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hall": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the area just inside the main entrance of a house, apartment, or other building that leads to other rooms and usually to the stairs:",
        "examples": [
          "in the hall I left my bags in the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a passage inside a house, apartment building, school, hotel, etc. with doors to other rooms or apartments along its sides:",
        "examples": [
          "down the hall There is a meeting room down the hall from my office.",
          "along the hall She ran along the hall and knocked on her neighbour's door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or large room used for events involving a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "the Royal Albert Hall",
          "concert hall The new concert hall will seat 1,700 people.",
          "church hall I'm playing in a concert at the church hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a college or university building where students live:",
        "examples": [
          "The guide is called \"Cheap Sleeps in Europe\" and includes campsites, student halls and B&Bs.",
          "I was 21 and living in a university hall.",
          "in hall Students usually eat breakfast in hall.",
          "in halls Is it cheaper to live in halls or rent privately?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a passage in a building, or the area just inside the main entrance of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "Her office is just down the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or large room used for events involving a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "a concert/lecture hall"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hall can also be a building at a college or university.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hallmark": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a typical characteristic or feature of a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "hallmark of Simplicity is a hallmark of this design.",
          "bear the hallmarks of This explosion bears all the hallmarks of (= is likely to have been) a terrorist attack.",
          "have the hallmarks of It has all the hallmarks of a successful movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, an official mark put on objects made of gold or silver that shows their place and year of origin and how pure the metal is that is used to make them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put an official mark on an object made of gold or silver",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a typical characteristic or feature of a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "An independent press is one of the hallmarks of a free society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attitude or quality that is thought to be typical of a person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Recent documentaries have embodied the pioneering spirit that has come to be the channel's hallmark.",
          "the hallmarks of sth We have a system of open justice in this country that we believe to be one of the hallmarks of a democratic society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign or symbol used by manufacturers of products made from gold, silver, or platinum that shows that the metal is of good quality, as well as the date and place it was manufactured",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a hallmark on a product made from gold, silver, or platinum:",
        "examples": [
          "Scottish antique pieces are usually neither signed nor hallmarked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hallowed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very respected and praised because of great importance or great age:",
        "examples": [
          "hallowed icons such as Marilyn Monroe and James Dean"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "holy:",
        "examples": [
          "Can atheists be buried in hallowed ground?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "holy or highly respected:",
        "examples": [
          "hallowed traditions"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "halloween": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the night of 31 October when children dress in special clothes and people try to frighten each other",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the evening of October 31, when children wear special clothes and often masks to hide their faces and go from house to house asking for candy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hallows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give something great importance and respect, often because it is very old:",
        "examples": [
          "methods that have been hallowed by centuries of use"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something holy:",
        "examples": [
          "The bread and wine has been hallowed by being dedicated to God."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "halls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the area just inside the main entrance of a house, apartment, or other building that leads to other rooms and usually to the stairs:",
        "examples": [
          "in the hall I left my bags in the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a passage inside a house, apartment building, school, hotel, etc. with doors to other rooms or apartments along its sides:",
        "examples": [
          "down the hall There is a meeting room down the hall from my office.",
          "along the hall She ran along the hall and knocked on her neighbour's door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or large room used for events involving a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "the Royal Albert Hall",
          "concert hall The new concert hall will seat 1,700 people.",
          "church hall I'm playing in a concert at the church hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a college or university building where students live:",
        "examples": [
          "The guide is called \"Cheap Sleeps in Europe\" and includes campsites, student halls and B&Bs.",
          "I was 21 and living in a university hall.",
          "in hall Students usually eat breakfast in hall.",
          "in halls Is it cheaper to live in halls or rent privately?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a passage in a building, or the area just inside the main entrance of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "Her office is just down the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or large room used for events involving a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "a concert/lecture hall"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hall can also be a building at a college or university.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hallucinate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to seem to see, hear, feel, or smell something that does not exist, usually because of a health condition or because you have taken a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "He hadn't slept for several days and was hallucinating through exhaustion and dehydration.",
          "He began hallucinating and hearing voices.",
          "She hallucinated a person talking to her when no one was there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When an artificial intelligence (= a computer system that has some of the qualities that the human brain has, such as the ability to produce language in a way that seems human) hallucinates, it produces false information:",
        "examples": [
          "LLMs are notorious for hallucinating – generating completely false answers, often supported by fictitious citations.",
          "The latest version of the chatbot is greatly improved but it will still hallucinate facts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see or hear something that does not exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Police said the suspect was yelling incoherent statements as if he was hallucinating."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hallucinated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem to see, hear, feel, or smell something that does not exist, usually because of a health condition or because you have taken a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "He hadn't slept for several days and was hallucinating through exhaustion and dehydration.",
          "He began hallucinating and hearing voices.",
          "She hallucinated a person talking to her when no one was there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When an artificial intelligence (= a computer system that has some of the qualities that the human brain has, such as the ability to produce language in a way that seems human) hallucinates, it produces false information:",
        "examples": [
          "LLMs are notorious for hallucinating – generating completely false answers, often supported by fictitious citations.",
          "The latest version of the chatbot is greatly improved but it will still hallucinate facts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hallucinating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem to see, hear, feel, or smell something that does not exist, usually because of a health condition or because you have taken a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "He hadn't slept for several days and was hallucinating through exhaustion and dehydration.",
          "He began hallucinating and hearing voices.",
          "She hallucinated a person talking to her when no one was there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When an artificial intelligence (= a computer system that has some of the qualities that the human brain has, such as the ability to produce language in a way that seems human) hallucinates, it produces false information:",
        "examples": [
          "LLMs are notorious for hallucinating – generating completely false answers, often supported by fictitious citations.",
          "The latest version of the chatbot is greatly improved but it will still hallucinate facts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hallucination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the experience of seeing, hearing, feeling, or smelling something that does not exist, usually because of a health condition or because you have taken a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "A high temperature can cause hallucinations.",
          "Auditory hallucination is more common than people think.",
          "He was suffering from drug-induced hallucination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you see, hear, feel or smell that does not exist:",
        "examples": [
          "She had been alone for so long that when she saw the boat coming to rescue her she was convinced it was a hallucination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "false information that is produced by an artificial intelligence (= a computer system that has some of the qualities that the human brain has, such as the ability to produce language in a way that seems human):",
        "examples": [
          "If the chatbot is used in the classroom as a teaching aid, there is a risk that its hallucinations will enter the permanent record.",
          "Because large language models are designed to produce coherent text, their hallucinations often appear plausible.",
          "She discovered that the articles cited in the essay did not exist, but were hallucinations that had been invented by the AI."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of an artificial intelligence (= a computer system that has some of the qualities that the human brain has, such as the ability to produce language in a way that seems human) producing false information:",
        "examples": [
          "The system tends to make up information when it doesn’t know the exact answer – an issue known as hallucination.",
          "Is it possible to solve the problem of AI hallucination?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hallucinations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the experience of seeing, hearing, feeling, or smelling something that does not exist, usually because of a health condition or because you have taken a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "A high temperature can cause hallucinations.",
          "Auditory hallucination is more common than people think.",
          "He was suffering from drug-induced hallucination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you see, hear, feel or smell that does not exist:",
        "examples": [
          "She had been alone for so long that when she saw the boat coming to rescue her she was convinced it was a hallucination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "false information that is produced by an artificial intelligence (= a computer system that has some of the qualities that the human brain has, such as the ability to produce language in a way that seems human):",
        "examples": [
          "If the chatbot is used in the classroom as a teaching aid, there is a risk that its hallucinations will enter the permanent record.",
          "Because large language models are designed to produce coherent text, their hallucinations often appear plausible.",
          "She discovered that the articles cited in the essay did not exist, but were hallucinations that had been invented by the AI."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of an artificial intelligence (= a computer system that has some of the qualities that the human brain has, such as the ability to produce language in a way that seems human) producing false information:",
        "examples": [
          "The system tends to make up information when it doesn’t know the exact answer – an issue known as hallucination.",
          "Is it possible to solve the problem of AI hallucination?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hallucinogen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug that makes people hallucinate:",
        "examples": [
          "hallucinogens such as acid and ecstasy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug that causes people to hallucinate (= see or hear things that do not exist)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hallucinogenic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a drug, substance) causing hallucinations (= the experience of seeing, hearing, feeling, or smelling something that does not exist):",
        "examples": [
          "hallucinogenic drug LSD is a hallucinogenic drug.",
          "Ecstasy is not hallucinogenic, although it heightens some senses.",
          "They eat wild plants that have moderate hallucinogenic effects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an experience, etc.) consisting of or similar to a hallucination (= the experience of seeing, hearing, feeling, or smelling something that does not exist):",
        "examples": [
          "The gallery offers an almost hallucinogenic experience to visitors.",
          "Many of these legends have a hallucinogenic quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug or substance that causes hallucinations (= the experience of seeing, hearing, feeling, or smelling something that does not exist):",
        "examples": [
          "She had experimented with hallucinogenics.",
          "They discovered a nut in the jungle that is some sort of hallucinogenic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hallucinogens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug that makes people hallucinate:",
        "examples": [
          "hallucinogens such as acid and ecstasy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug that causes people to hallucinate (= see or hear things that do not exist)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hallway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hall",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hallways": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the area just inside the main entrance of a house, apartment, or other building that leads to other rooms and usually to the stairs:",
        "examples": [
          "in the hall I left my bags in the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a passage inside a house, apartment building, school, hotel, etc. with doors to other rooms or apartments along its sides:",
        "examples": [
          "down the hall There is a meeting room down the hall from my office.",
          "along the hall She ran along the hall and knocked on her neighbour's door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or large room used for events involving a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "the Royal Albert Hall",
          "concert hall The new concert hall will seat 1,700 people.",
          "church hall I'm playing in a concert at the church hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a college or university building where students live:",
        "examples": [
          "The guide is called \"Cheap Sleeps in Europe\" and includes campsites, student halls and B&Bs.",
          "I was 21 and living in a university hall.",
          "in hall Students usually eat breakfast in hall.",
          "in halls Is it cheaper to live in halls or rent privately?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a passage in a building, or the area just inside the main entrance of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "Her office is just down the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or large room used for events involving a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "a concert/lecture hall"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hall can also be a building at a college or university.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "halo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a ring of light around the head of a holy person in a religious drawing or painting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bright circle of light around something, or something that looks like this:",
        "examples": [
          "the halo around the moon",
          "a halo of blonde curls"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ring of light around or above the head of a holy person in a religious drawing or painting",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "halt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) stop moving or doing something or happening:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Halt!\" called the guard. \"You can't go any further without a permit.\"",
          "Production has halted at all of the company's factories because of the pay dispute.",
          "Security forces halted the demonstrators by blocking the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something stops moving or happening:",
        "examples": [
          "halt in the recent halt in production",
          "bring something to a halt Severe flooding has brought trains to a halt (= prevented them from moving) on several lines in Scotland.",
          "come to a halt The bus came to a halt (= stopped) just in time to avoid hitting the wall.",
          "grind to a halt If traffic increases beyond a certain level, the city grinds to a halt (= stops completely).",
          "screech to a halt The car screeched to a halt (= stopped suddenly and noisily) just as the lights turned red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "How many more people will have to die before they call a halt to the fighting?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something, or to bring something to a stop:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] \"Halt!\" ordered the guard.",
          "[ T ] Congress voted additional funds in an effort to halt the spread of the disease.",
          "[ T ] Nationwide, mail delivery was halted by the strike."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "halted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) stop moving or doing something or happening:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Halt!\" called the guard. \"You can't go any further without a permit.\"",
          "Production has halted at all of the company's factories because of the pay dispute.",
          "Security forces halted the demonstrators by blocking the road."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "halter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of rope or a leather strap that is tied around an animal's head so that it can be led by someone or tied to something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing with straps that connect behind the neck so that the upper back and shoulders are not covered:",
        "examples": [
          "a halter dress/swimsuit"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "haltingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a nervous way, stopping often while you are saying or doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke haltingly about his experiences as a hostage.",
          "She walks haltingly toward him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "halts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) stop moving or doing something or happening:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Halt!\" called the guard. \"You can't go any further without a permit.\"",
          "Production has halted at all of the company's factories because of the pay dispute.",
          "Security forces halted the demonstrators by blocking the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something stops moving or happening:",
        "examples": [
          "halt in the recent halt in production",
          "bring something to a halt Severe flooding has brought trains to a halt (= prevented them from moving) on several lines in Scotland.",
          "come to a halt The bus came to a halt (= stopped) just in time to avoid hitting the wall.",
          "grind to a halt If traffic increases beyond a certain level, the city grinds to a halt (= stops completely).",
          "screech to a halt The car screeched to a halt (= stopped suddenly and noisily) just as the lights turned red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "How many more people will have to die before they call a halt to the fighting?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something, or to bring something to a stop:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] \"Halt!\" ordered the guard.",
          "[ T ] Congress voted additional funds in an effort to halt the spread of the disease.",
          "[ T ] Nationwide, mail delivery was halted by the strike."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "halves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "pl of half:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut the chicken breasts into halves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to always put as much effort and enthusiasm into doing things as possible in order to achieve success:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to admire her determination -- she never does things by halves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if two people go halves, they each pay half the price of something:",
        "examples": [
          "go halves on sth Sharing a car to work means you can go halves on the cost of gas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ham": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pig's meat from the leg or shoulder, preserved with salt or smoke",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an actor whose style of acting is artificial and old-fashioned, often using movements and emotions that are too obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "old ham They had some dreadful old ham in the main part.",
          "ham actor His critics wrote him off as a ham actor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who operates a radio station as a hobby rather than as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "radio ham A radio ham picked up their signal and called the coastguard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "meat from a pig’s leg or shoulder:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a boiled ham",
          "[ U ] ham and eggs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an actor who tends to perform with too much obvious expression",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who operates a radio station as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "a ham radio operator"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hamburg": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the northwestern part of Germany:",
        "examples": [
          "Defeat for her party could be compounded should it lose again in Hamburg city state elections at the end of February.",
          "In 1985, a German government scholarship took her to Hamburg to study with Ligeti."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hamburger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round, flat piece of minced beef, fried and usually eaten between two halves of a bread roll",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "beef that is cut into very small pieces, used to make hamburgers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol consisting of three horizontal lines that you can touch or click on to see a menu, for example on a website or phone app:",
        "examples": [
          "Every time I click on the hamburger the page scrolls to the top.",
          "The hamburger button is typically found in a top corner of a graphical user interface.",
          "If you’re designing a website, it’s usually recommended that you place hamburger icons in the top left corner of a page.",
          "Click on the hamburger menu (three bars) in the top right corner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a road junction (= where roads come together) consisting of a main road that goes through the middle of a roundabout (= a junction where traffic must go around a circular area in the middle):",
        "examples": [
          "The simplest of these road layouts is the hamburger, which ploughs a two-way road through a central island.",
          "a hamburger junction/island/roundabout"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very small pieces of beef (= meat from cattle), or this meat pressed into a round, flat shape, cooked, and usually eaten as a sandwich in a small, round roll (= piece of bread):",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a pound of hamburger (meat)",
          "[ C ] I’ll take a hamburger and French fries, please."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hamburgers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round, flat piece of minced beef, fried and usually eaten between two halves of a bread roll",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "beef that is cut into very small pieces, used to make hamburgers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol consisting of three horizontal lines that you can touch or click on to see a menu, for example on a website or phone app:",
        "examples": [
          "Every time I click on the hamburger the page scrolls to the top.",
          "The hamburger button is typically found in a top corner of a graphical user interface.",
          "If you’re designing a website, it’s usually recommended that you place hamburger icons in the top left corner of a page.",
          "Click on the hamburger menu (three bars) in the top right corner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a road junction (= where roads come together) consisting of a main road that goes through the middle of a roundabout (= a junction where traffic must go around a circular area in the middle):",
        "examples": [
          "The simplest of these road layouts is the hamburger, which ploughs a two-way road through a central island.",
          "a hamburger junction/island/roundabout"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very small pieces of beef (= meat from cattle), or this meat pressed into a round, flat shape, cooked, and usually eaten as a sandwich in a small, round roll (= piece of bread):",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a pound of hamburger (meat)",
          "[ C ] I’ll take a hamburger and French fries, please."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hamlet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small village, usually without a church",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small village",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hammer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool consisting of a piece of metal with a flat end that is fixed onto the end of a long, thin, usually wooden handle, used for hitting things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy metal ball attached to a chain that is thrown as part of a sports event",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the event or sport in which a hammer is thrown as far as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "She qualified for the women's hammer final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a gun that hits another part when you pull the trigger to send out the bullet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of a piano that hits the strings to make a sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of three very small bones that carry sound from the eardrum to the inner ear",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something with a hammer:",
        "examples": [
          "hammer something into something Can you hold this nail in position while I hammer it into the door?",
          "I could hear you hammering upstairs.",
          "hammer something out My car's got a dent, and I was hoping they'd be able to hammer it out (= remove it by hammering)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or kick something with a lot of force:",
        "examples": [
          "hammer on/at I was woken up suddenly by the sound of someone hammering on/at the front door.",
          "hammer something into something He hammered the ball into the net, giving France a 3–2 win over Italy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone completely in a game or a fight:",
        "examples": [
          "We were hammered in both games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone or something strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "Her latest film has been hammered by the critics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a heavy metal top attached to a straight handle, used for hitting an object such as a nail into a substance that holds it firmly in place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something repeatedly with, or as if with, a hammer:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I hammered the nail into the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To hammer is also to repeat again and again esp. to persuade other people about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Martin Luther King, Jr., hammered at the theme that the civil rights movement must avoid violence.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] His attorneys hammered away at the idea that the police department was incompetent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the value or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Concern over the economic crisis continues to hammer the country's stock market and currency, with both falling by 6%.",
          "be/get hammered (by sth) Public transport users will be hammered by a 15 percent reduction in service set to go into effect June 17."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell a large number of shares in the belief that prices are higher than they should be",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make certain that something is understood by expressing it clearly and forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "The severity of the slump in the housing market has been hammered home by figures released recently by the banks.",
          "hammer home a message/point It is hoped that the latest advertising campaign will hammer home the message about the dangers of alcohol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be sold at an auction to the person who offers the most money:",
        "examples": [
          "Auctioneers estimate the collection could fetch up to £50,000 when it goes under the hammer next month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hammered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very drunk",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hammering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sound or activity of someone or something loudly and repeatedly hitting or knocking something:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a hammering at the door.",
          "The hammering and shouting seemed to have finally stopped.",
          "What's that hammering noise?",
          "On almost every street, you hear the sound of hammering: reconstruction work is going on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is defeated completely:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone/something a hammering You should have seen the hammering I gave her in the second game.",
          "take a hammering The party is expected to take a hammering in the upcoming elections.",
          "get a hammering They always seem to get a hammering when they play Aston Villa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something is badly affected or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "take a hammering Runners' knees take a hammering.",
          "get a hammering Share values are getting a hammering.",
          "give something a hammering I've been giving my bank account a hammering in the sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is injured or beaten:",
        "examples": [
          "get a hammering They started trouble in a pub and got a hammering from locals.",
          "give someone a hammering Someone warned me that the boys were threatening to give me a hammering.",
          "take a hammering Why did people stand by while a police officer took a hammering?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong criticism:",
        "examples": [
          "take a hammering Store cards have taken a hammering in recent years because of their high interest rates.",
          "get a hammering Online dating apps get a hammering in her latest article.",
          "give something/someone a hammering The press is giving him a hammering right now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decrease suddenly and by a large amount in price or value:",
        "examples": [
          "Profits will take a hammering when cheap copycat products come on to the market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hammers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool consisting of a piece of metal with a flat end that is fixed onto the end of a long, thin, usually wooden handle, used for hitting things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy metal ball attached to a chain that is thrown as part of a sports event",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the event or sport in which a hammer is thrown as far as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "She qualified for the women's hammer final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a gun that hits another part when you pull the trigger to send out the bullet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of a piano that hits the strings to make a sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of three very small bones that carry sound from the eardrum to the inner ear",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something with a hammer:",
        "examples": [
          "hammer something into something Can you hold this nail in position while I hammer it into the door?",
          "I could hear you hammering upstairs.",
          "hammer something out My car's got a dent, and I was hoping they'd be able to hammer it out (= remove it by hammering)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or kick something with a lot of force:",
        "examples": [
          "hammer on/at I was woken up suddenly by the sound of someone hammering on/at the front door.",
          "hammer something into something He hammered the ball into the net, giving France a 3–2 win over Italy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone completely in a game or a fight:",
        "examples": [
          "We were hammered in both games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone or something strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "Her latest film has been hammered by the critics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a heavy metal top attached to a straight handle, used for hitting an object such as a nail into a substance that holds it firmly in place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something repeatedly with, or as if with, a hammer:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I hammered the nail into the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To hammer is also to repeat again and again esp. to persuade other people about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Martin Luther King, Jr., hammered at the theme that the civil rights movement must avoid violence.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] His attorneys hammered away at the idea that the police department was incompetent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the value or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Concern over the economic crisis continues to hammer the country's stock market and currency, with both falling by 6%.",
          "be/get hammered (by sth) Public transport users will be hammered by a 15 percent reduction in service set to go into effect June 17."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell a large number of shares in the belief that prices are higher than they should be",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make certain that something is understood by expressing it clearly and forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "The severity of the slump in the housing market has been hammered home by figures released recently by the banks.",
          "hammer home a message/point It is hoped that the latest advertising campaign will hammer home the message about the dangers of alcohol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be sold at an auction to the person who offers the most money:",
        "examples": [
          "Auctioneers estimate the collection could fetch up to £50,000 when it goes under the hammer next month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hammock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of bed used especially outside, consisting of a net or long piece of strong cloth that you tie between two trees or poles so that it swings (= moves sideways through the air)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a net or strong piece of cloth, wide enough for a person to lie on, hanging between two poles or trees to which it is attached",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hamper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone doing something easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Fierce storms have been hampering rescue efforts and there is now little chance of finding more survivors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, rectangular container with a lid:",
        "examples": [
          "a picnic hamper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a box containing food and drink, usually given as a present, for example at Christmas",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container used for carrying dirty clothes and bed sheets and for storing them while they are waiting to be washed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an action intended to achieve something more difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "High winds hampered efforts to put out the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large container, often a basket (= container made of strips of wood), with a lid:",
        "examples": [
          "a laundry/picnic hamper"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hampshire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a county (= area with its own local government) in southern England",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pig's meat from the leg or shoulder, preserved with salt or smoke",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an actor whose style of acting is artificial and old-fashioned, often using movements and emotions that are too obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "old ham They had some dreadful old ham in the main part.",
          "ham actor His critics wrote him off as a ham actor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who operates a radio station as a hobby rather than as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "radio ham A radio ham picked up their signal and called the coastguard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "meat from a pig’s leg or shoulder:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a boiled ham",
          "[ U ] ham and eggs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an actor who tends to perform with too much obvious expression",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who operates a radio station as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "a ham radio operator"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hamster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small animal covered in fur with a short tail and large spaces in each side of its mouth for storing food. Hamsters are often kept as pets.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, furry animal with a short tail, often kept as a pet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hamstring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to limit the amount of something that can be done or the ability or power of someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company was hamstrung by traditional but inefficient ways of conducting business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of five tendons (= pieces of tissue connecting muscles to bones) at the back of the knee:",
        "examples": [
          "pull a hamstring He pulled (= injured) a hamstring while playing football."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the three large muscles at the back of the thigh:",
        "examples": [
          "the hamstring muscles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent an activity, or to block the effectiveness of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is hamstrung by its traditional but inefficient ways of doing business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a muscle at the back of the upper part of the leg:",
        "examples": [
          "I played the whole game with a pulled hamstring (= injured muscle in the leg)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hancock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person's signature:",
        "examples": [
          "Put your John Hancock at the bottom of the page."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handbag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small bag for money, keys, make-up, etc., carried especially by women",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bag, often with a handle or a strap going over the shoulder, used esp. by women for carrying money, keys, and small personal items such as makeup; purse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "handbags": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small bag for money, keys, make-up, etc., carried especially by women",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bag, often with a handle or a strap going over the shoulder, used esp. by women for carrying money, keys, and small personal items such as makeup; purse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "handbook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book that contains instructions or advice about how to do something or the most important and useful information about a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The student handbook gives details of all courses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book that contains advice about how to do something or information about esp. an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The student handbook describes all the campus activities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book that contains instructions about how to do or use something or important information about a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a company/department/employee handbook"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handcuff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put handcuffs on someone:",
        "examples": [
          "be handcuffed to He arrived in court handcuffed to two police officers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handcuffed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put handcuffs on someone:",
        "examples": [
          "be handcuffed to He arrived in court handcuffed to two police officers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handcuffs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "two metal or plastic rings joined by a short chain that lock around a prisoner's wrists:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of handcuffs",
          "in handcuffs She was taken to the police station in handcuffs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two metal rings, joined by a short chain, that are locked around a prisoner’s wrists to prevent free movement:",
        "examples": [
          "She was taken away in handcuffs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with, having, or using the hand or hands described:",
        "examples": [
          "He throws a ball left-handed, but does everything else with his right.",
          "She made a brilliant one-handed catch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a game, especially a card game) having the number of players described:",
        "examples": [
          "We played a four-handed game of cards.",
          "This game is four-handed, but we sometimes play with six."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that can be held in one hand:",
        "examples": [
          "He pulled out a handful of coins from his pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small number of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "She invited all her friends to her party, but only a handful of them turned up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, often a child, who is difficult to control:",
        "examples": [
          "Her older son is fine but the little one is a bit of a handful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very few, esp. when compared to a larger group:",
        "examples": [
          "A handful of professional athletes make millions, but most do not do so well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that can be held in one hand:",
        "examples": [
          "He scooped up a handful of soil and examined it carefully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is difficult to control or manage:",
        "examples": [
          "Sam was an easygoing baby, but Rory is a real handful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handfuls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that can be held in one hand:",
        "examples": [
          "He pulled out a handful of coins from his pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small number of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "She invited all her friends to her party, but only a handful of them turned up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, often a child, who is difficult to control:",
        "examples": [
          "Her older son is fine but the little one is a bit of a handful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very few, esp. when compared to a larger group:",
        "examples": [
          "A handful of professional athletes make millions, but most do not do so well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that can be held in one hand:",
        "examples": [
          "He scooped up a handful of soil and examined it carefully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is difficult to control or manage:",
        "examples": [
          "Sam was an easygoing baby, but Rory is a real handful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handgun": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a gun that can be held in one hand and does not need to be supported against the shoulder when you shoot with it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small gun that is held in one hand when fired",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "handguns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a gun that can be held in one hand and does not need to be supported against the shoulder when you shoot with it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small gun that is held in one hand when fired",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "handheld": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A handheld object has been designed so that it can be held and used easily with one or two hands:",
        "examples": [
          "a handheld device"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "small enough to hold in your hand:",
        "examples": [
          "a handheld computer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small enough to be held in your hand:",
        "examples": [
          "a handheld computer/device/phone"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of electronic equipment that is small enough to be used while holding it in your hand:",
        "examples": [
          "With the right combination of accessories and software, a hand held can let road warriors leave their laptops behind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handicap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do, and that is usually permanent or lasts for a long time. This word is now considered offensive by many people, who prefer the word disability.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes it difficult for you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I found that not having a car was quite a handicap while on holiday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disadvantage given to a person taking part in a game or competition in order to reduce their chances of winning, or a sports event in which such disadvantages are given:",
        "examples": [
          "Handicaps give people with different abilities an equal chance of winning.",
          "My current golf handicap is nine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something more difficult to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Rescue efforts have been handicapped by rough seas and hurricane-force winds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a physical or mental condition that makes ordinary activities more difficult than they are for other people:",
        "examples": [
          "His loss of hearing was a severe handicap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes unusual difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "Their lack of knowledge of computer programming was not much of a handicap for them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in a sports competition) a disadvantage given to a strong competitor in order to give weaker competitors a better chance of winning:",
        "examples": [
          "a golf handicap"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something unusually difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "Rescue efforts have been handicapped by bad weather."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handicapped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult to do some things that other people do. This word is now considered offensive by many people, who prefer to say someone has a disability or is disabled.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who have an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult to do some things that other people do, considered as a group. This term is now considered offensive, and people usually prefer to say people with disabilities or disabled people.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "handing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into someone's hand from your own hand:",
        "examples": [
          "hand something to someone The waiter smiled politely as he handed my bill to me.",
          "hand someone something The waiter smiled politely as he handed me my bill.",
          "hand something on Please read this memo carefully and hand it on to your colleagues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as football or ice hockey, to catch or hit the ball or puck with the hand, in a way that is against the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "The player was penalized for handing the ball."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handiwork": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "work done skilfully with the hands:",
        "examples": [
          "Susannah put down the paintbrush and stood back to admire her handiwork."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you have done or caused, usually something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Is this your handiwork?\" he asked, pointing at the graffiti on the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "work done skillfully with the hands:",
        "examples": [
          "He built his own telescope, and he was proud of his handiwork."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Handiwork is also the effects of any action:",
        "examples": [
          "The damage to the house is the handiwork of termites."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handkerchief": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a square piece of cloth or paper used for cleaning the nose or drying the eyes when they are wet with tears:",
        "examples": [
          "She took out her handkerchief and blew her nose loudly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a square piece of cloth used for blowing the nose or for cleaning the face or eyes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "handle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of an object designed for holding, moving, or carrying the object easily:",
        "examples": [
          "a door handle",
          "the handle on a suitcase",
          "I can't pick the kettle up - the handle's too hot.",
          "turn a handle She turned the handle and slowly opened the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name of a person or place, especially a strange one:",
        "examples": [
          "That's some handle to go through life with!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name that someone is known by on the social media website Twitter™ :",
        "examples": [
          "Twitter handles start with an @ sign.",
          "You can follow the team on Twitter under the handle @ManUtd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought he handled the situation very well.",
          "Some people are brilliant with computers, but have no idea how to handle (= behave with) other people.",
          "If you can't handle the job I'll get someone else to do it.",
          "Who handles the marketing in your company?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pick something up and touch, hold, or move it with your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "Always wash your hands before handling food.",
          "Please don't handle the vases - they're very fragile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to operate or control something that could be difficult or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you ever handled a gun before?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a car handles well, it is easy and pleasant to drive.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy and sell goods:",
        "examples": [
          "We only handle cosmetics that have not been tested on animals.",
          "mainly UK He's been arrested for handling stolen goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lift something and touch, hold, or move it with your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "Please handle the old photographs carefully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Who handles the marketing in your company?",
          "Some managers have no idea how to handle people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of an object designed for holding, moving, or carrying the object:",
        "examples": [
          "the handle of a shovel",
          "I can’t pick the pot up – the handle’s too hot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "handle pressure/stress/problems It was a job that taught me how to handle pressure and use it to my advantage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something or someone such as money, goods, or customers:",
        "examples": [
          "Your financial adviser can handle all the details of purchasing shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for organizing or managing something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The office in Europe also handles marketing for the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy and sell goods:",
        "examples": [
          "We only handle cosmetics which have not been tested on animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or store goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The distribution company handles around 45 per cent of all the milk produced in the UK.",
          "He admitted handling stolen goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your hands to move or hold something:",
        "examples": [
          "Staff are trained and equipped to handle hazardous materials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand something or be able to deal with something:",
        "examples": [
          "By coming in early and staying late she started to get a handle on the problem."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handlebars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the bar along the front of a bicycle or motorcycle that a rider holds in order to balance and turn",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "handled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought he handled the situation very well.",
          "Some people are brilliant with computers, but have no idea how to handle (= behave with) other people.",
          "If you can't handle the job I'll get someone else to do it.",
          "Who handles the marketing in your company?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pick something up and touch, hold, or move it with your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "Always wash your hands before handling food.",
          "Please don't handle the vases - they're very fragile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to operate or control something that could be difficult or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you ever handled a gun before?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a car handles well, it is easy and pleasant to drive.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy and sell goods:",
        "examples": [
          "We only handle cosmetics that have not been tested on animals.",
          "mainly UK He's been arrested for handling stolen goods."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who trains and is in charge of animals, especially dogs:",
        "examples": [
          "police dog handlers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who advises someone important:",
        "examples": [
          "The president's handlers are telling him to pull out of the talks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who carries or moves things as part of their job:",
        "examples": [
          "airport baggage handlers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who trains and takes care of animals, esp. as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "a dog handler"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that moves goods from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a cargo/freight handler They are China's largest domestic cargo handler."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who touches products with their hands while doing their job:",
        "examples": [
          "The institute would like to see food handlers get more training in food safety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who advises or manages someone in their work, especially someone important or famous:",
        "examples": [
          "Williams, however, is convinced Gosling and his handlers have made the wrong career move."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handlers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who trains and is in charge of animals, especially dogs:",
        "examples": [
          "police dog handlers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who advises someone important:",
        "examples": [
          "The president's handlers are telling him to pull out of the talks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who carries or moves things as part of their job:",
        "examples": [
          "airport baggage handlers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who trains and takes care of animals, esp. as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "a dog handler"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that moves goods from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a cargo/freight handler They are China's largest domestic cargo handler."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who touches products with their hands while doing their job:",
        "examples": [
          "The institute would like to see food handlers get more training in food safety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who advises or manages someone in their work, especially someone important or famous:",
        "examples": [
          "Williams, however, is convinced Gosling and his handlers have made the wrong career move."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of an object designed for holding, moving, or carrying the object easily:",
        "examples": [
          "a door handle",
          "the handle on a suitcase",
          "I can't pick the kettle up - the handle's too hot.",
          "turn a handle She turned the handle and slowly opened the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name of a person or place, especially a strange one:",
        "examples": [
          "That's some handle to go through life with!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name that someone is known by on the social media website Twitter™ :",
        "examples": [
          "Twitter handles start with an @ sign.",
          "You can follow the team on Twitter under the handle @ManUtd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought he handled the situation very well.",
          "Some people are brilliant with computers, but have no idea how to handle (= behave with) other people.",
          "If you can't handle the job I'll get someone else to do it.",
          "Who handles the marketing in your company?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pick something up and touch, hold, or move it with your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "Always wash your hands before handling food.",
          "Please don't handle the vases - they're very fragile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to operate or control something that could be difficult or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you ever handled a gun before?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a car handles well, it is easy and pleasant to drive.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy and sell goods:",
        "examples": [
          "We only handle cosmetics that have not been tested on animals.",
          "mainly UK He's been arrested for handling stolen goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lift something and touch, hold, or move it with your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "Please handle the old photographs carefully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Who handles the marketing in your company?",
          "Some managers have no idea how to handle people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of an object designed for holding, moving, or carrying the object:",
        "examples": [
          "the handle of a shovel",
          "I can’t pick the pot up – the handle’s too hot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "handle pressure/stress/problems It was a job that taught me how to handle pressure and use it to my advantage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something or someone such as money, goods, or customers:",
        "examples": [
          "Your financial adviser can handle all the details of purchasing shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for organizing or managing something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The office in Europe also handles marketing for the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy and sell goods:",
        "examples": [
          "We only handle cosmetics which have not been tested on animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or store goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The distribution company handles around 45 per cent of all the milk produced in the UK.",
          "He admitted handling stolen goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your hands to move or hold something:",
        "examples": [
          "Staff are trained and equipped to handle hazardous materials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand something or be able to deal with something:",
        "examples": [
          "By coming in early and staying late she started to get a handle on the problem."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way that someone deals with a situation or person:",
        "examples": [
          "handling of President Kennedy made his reputation with his handling of the Cuban missile crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how easy a vehicle is to control:",
        "examples": [
          "Power steering can dramatically improve a car's handling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or cost of moving, storing, or packaging goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is able sell its wares for 30% less by cutting out the layers of middlemen who each tack on a charge for handling.",
          "U.S. industry contends that segregating biotech from conventional varieties of crops would raise handling costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of dealing with a situation, especially a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "the handling of sth His handling of economic policy has been especially bad.",
          "careful/skillful handling"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of moving, storing, or organizing information:",
        "examples": [
          "The inspector general's report focuses on the FBI's handling of information."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handmade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made using the hands rather than a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "handmade chocolates/paper/shoes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made by a person using just hands or tools, not by a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "handmade jewelry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made by someone using their hands rather than by using a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "Handmade products are becoming increasingly popular."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handmaiden": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a female servant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something, such as an idea, that helps and supports something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Technique is the handmaiden of art."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handoff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a pass in which the ball is put directly into the hands of another player:",
        "examples": [
          "Flacco faked a handoff and looked to pass.",
          "A botched handoff that was meant for him never made it to his hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a relay race, an occasion when a runner puts the baton into the hand of the next runner:",
        "examples": [
          "The relay team failed to finish the final because of a botched baton handoff from Jones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in rugby, an occasion when the player carrying the ball puts the ball under one arm and pushes away a player who is trying to tackle him or her with the other hand:",
        "examples": [
          "He swatted Smith away with a powerful handoff and galloped over the line to complete the scoring.",
          "Watch the defender closely to see if the handoff is an option."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when one person gives something to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Drug handoffs are easy to spot.",
          "Failure to synchronize actions during hand-offs is visible in medical settings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving control of something or responsibility for something to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "the handoff of power to an interim government"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a document given to students or reporters that contains information about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "On page two of your handout you will find a list of the books that I have referred to during the lecture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as food, clothing, or money that is given free to someone who has a great need for it:",
        "examples": [
          "government handout I'm not interested in government handouts - all I want is a job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as food, clothing, or money that is given free to someone who needs it:",
        "examples": [
          "government handouts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document given to each person who is present, usually to give information about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Her handout included a list of the books she referred to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as food, clothing, or money that is given free to someone who is in need of it:",
        "examples": [
          "She ended up living on handouts and food vouchers.",
          "federal/government/state handouts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is paid to someone without their asking for it:",
        "examples": [
          "The electricity company offered shareholders a £238m handout.",
          "Shareholders are to receive a 25p a share cash handout after the company banked £219m from the sale last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is given by a government to people, organizations, or industries to encourage a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "More than 50 American billionaires have received government farm handouts in recent years from a program created to help struggling small farmers survive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document containing information that is given to people at a meeting or other event:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep the information in your media handout factual and to the point."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handouts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a document given to students or reporters that contains information about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "On page two of your handout you will find a list of the books that I have referred to during the lecture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as food, clothing, or money that is given free to someone who has a great need for it:",
        "examples": [
          "government handout I'm not interested in government handouts - all I want is a job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as food, clothing, or money that is given free to someone who needs it:",
        "examples": [
          "government handouts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document given to each person who is present, usually to give information about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Her handout included a list of the books she referred to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as food, clothing, or money that is given free to someone who is in need of it:",
        "examples": [
          "She ended up living on handouts and food vouchers.",
          "federal/government/state handouts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is paid to someone without their asking for it:",
        "examples": [
          "The electricity company offered shareholders a £238m handout.",
          "Shareholders are to receive a 25p a share cash handout after the company banked £219m from the sale last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is given by a government to people, organizations, or industries to encourage a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "More than 50 American billionaires have received government farm handouts in recent years from a program created to help struggling small farmers survive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document containing information that is given to people at a meeting or other event:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep the information in your media handout factual and to the point."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the giving of control of or responsibility for something to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The United Nations is to supervise the handover of the prisoners of war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official act of giving something to someone after planning to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "After the election, there was a peaceful handover of power to the new government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving responsibility for something to another person, or the period during which this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Company executives expect the handover to be relatively swift, with Norris taking over the chairman's role within weeks.",
          "handover of sth The handover of power is not going to happen before a general election.",
          "an orderly/smooth handover",
          "Now, after a handover period, he is leaving the board completely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handshake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a greeting, or an act showing that you have made an agreement, in which two people who are facing each other take hold of and shake each other's right hand:",
        "examples": [
          "He welcomed me with a wide smile and a warm handshake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a greeting or expression of agreement in which two people who are facing each other take hold of each other’s right hands and move them up and down",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a greeting in which two people who are facing each other take hold of each other's right hand and move it up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "His charm begins with a warm smile, his arm on your shoulder and a firm handshake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business agreement made informally without signing an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "a handshake agreement/deal",
          "On a handshake, I've promised the first car to one of our established customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "golden handshake",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a signal sent from one computer to another to show that they are ready to send and receive information:",
        "examples": [
          "Hackers false requests for an electronic handshake with our machines are so numerous that the legitimate requests can't get through."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handshakes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a greeting, or an act showing that you have made an agreement, in which two people who are facing each other take hold of and shake each other's right hand:",
        "examples": [
          "He welcomed me with a wide smile and a warm handshake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a greeting or expression of agreement in which two people who are facing each other take hold of each other’s right hands and move them up and down",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a greeting in which two people who are facing each other take hold of each other's right hand and move it up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "His charm begins with a warm smile, his arm on your shoulder and a firm handshake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business agreement made informally without signing an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "a handshake agreement/deal",
          "On a handshake, I've promised the first car to one of our established customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "golden handshake",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a signal sent from one computer to another to show that they are ready to send and receive information:",
        "examples": [
          "Hackers false requests for an electronic handshake with our machines are so numerous that the legitimate requests can't get through."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handsome": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A handsome man is physically attractive in a traditional, male way:",
        "examples": [
          "tall, dark, handsome Her dream is to be whisked off her feet by a tall, dark, handsome stranger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A handsome woman is attractive in a strong way:",
        "examples": [
          "a handsome woman in her fifties"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large in amount:",
        "examples": [
          "They made a handsome profit on their house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a man) physically attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "He was handsome, brilliant, witty, and generally the center of attention wherever he was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of money) large in amount:",
        "examples": [
          "a handsome salary"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handsomely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very well or to a great degree:",
        "examples": [
          "reward someone handsomely She said if his results were good, she would reward him handsomely.",
          "pay off handsomely Their strategy paid off handsomely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is physically attractive in a traditionally male way:",
        "examples": [
          "At six feet, Bill was handsomely athletic.",
          "He was a man of about sixty, handsomely dressed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handstand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an action in which you balance vertically on your hands with your legs pointing straight up in the air",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action in which you put your hands on the ground and push your legs up so that they point straight up",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "handwriting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "writing with a pen or pencil:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to ensure that handwriting is properly taught in our primary schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular way in which someone forms letters with a pen or pencil:",
        "examples": [
          "His handwriting is illegible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s style of writing done with a pen or pencil:",
        "examples": [
          "His handwriting is so sloppy it’s hard to read."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handwritten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written using your hand rather than printed by a machine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written by someone using a pen or pencil:",
        "examples": [
          "a handwritten thank-you note"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "useful or convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "a handy container/tool",
          "First-time visitors to France will find this guide particularly handy.",
          "handy for It's a nice house and it's handy for (= near) the train station.",
          "come in handy for informal Don't throw those bottles away - they'll come in handy (= be useful) for the picnic next Sunday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to use something skilfully:",
        "examples": [
          "handy with Jonathan's good at putting up wallpaper, but he's not so handy with a paintbrush.",
          "handy about Susannah's very handy (= good at doing things that need skilled use of the hands) about the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "useful or convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "We found it handy to have a cellular phone.",
          "When I’m cooking something new, I like to keep the cookbook handy (= in a convenient place)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skillful with the hands or with using tools, esp. in making or repairing things:",
        "examples": [
          "Eduardo is handy with power tools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "useful or convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "Credit cards are a handy way of paying for things as long as the rates are not too high.",
          "The personal finance software includes handy features such as automatic bill payment reminders.",
          "What skills do you have that might come in handy?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "handyman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who is skilled at repairing and making things inside or outside the house and who does this in his own home or as a job",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who works at many small jobs in and around a building, esp. repairing things",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hang": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fasten or support something at the top leaving the other parts free to move, or to be held in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "hang around A heavy gold necklace hung around her neck.",
          "hang from A large bunch of keys was hanging from her belt.",
          "hang down from Party decorations hung down from the ceiling.",
          "hang in The curtains hung in thick folds.",
          "Hang your coat and hat on the rack over there.",
          "hang something up Jana hung her bag up and walked into the kitchen.",
          "Many of his finest pictures hang/are hung (= are attached to the wall so that they can be seen) in the National Gallery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you hang wallpaper, you fix it to the wall.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hang up a bird or animal after killing it in order to make the meat relax and have a stronger taste, or to be hung up in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Hanging meat is really important to the quality of the meat, and is the first stage of good butchery.",
          "Let the pheasant hang for a few days for the flavour to improve before you cook it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone, especially as punishment for a serious crime, by dropping them with a rope tied around their neck, or to die in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "He was found guilty and hanged later that year.",
          "With so little evidence to prove her guilt, few people thought she should hang.",
          "hang yourself The woman tried to hang herself with a sheet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "hang in the air The falcon seemed to hang in the air for a moment before diving onto its prey.",
          "literary The sound of the bells hung in the midnight air.",
          "hang above Smoke from the houses hung above the village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to curve down:",
        "examples": [
          "The branches hung heavy with snow.",
          "He knew he'd done something wrong and hung his head in shame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a turn in a particular direction, especially when driving:",
        "examples": [
          "Drive a few miles down Bailey Street, then hang a left on Clinton Avenue.",
          "A dump truck rumbles out of a driveway, hangs a right, and drives off.",
          "For a panoramic view, hang a left and go west along the ridge.",
          "You hang a right, then a left and then another right.",
          "I hung a U-turn and came right over to share this with you all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time relaxing with a person or in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "hang with Ashley spent most of the evening hanging with her friend.",
          "Sometimes we just hang in the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a computer program or system) to stop working or appearing on a screen:",
        "examples": [
          "In the middle of a download, it just hangs.",
          "The update prevents the system from hanging when it receives a corrupt data fragment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a pitcher in baseball hangs the ball, or if the ball hangs, it is thrown badly so that it does not spin very much and it is easy for the batter to hit it hard:",
        "examples": [
          "Weaver hung a curveball, which Garcia hit for a home run.",
          "His first pitch was a hanging slider."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn how to do something, especially if it is not obvious or simple:",
        "examples": [
          "get the hang of it \"I've never used this program before.\" \"Don't worry - you'll soon get the hang of it.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way something made of cloth looks when it is hanging:",
        "examples": [
          "That coat fits you so well - the hang is perfect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attach or support something at the top, leaving the other part parts free, or to be held in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] There was no wind, and the flag hung straight down.",
          "[ T ] I plan to hang this picture in the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone by fixing a rope around the neck and tying it to something above the person and then causing the body to drop down suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He was sentenced to die and was hanged the next morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Smoke from the campfires hung in the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn to the left or right:",
        "examples": [
          "Hang a left/right at the next corner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hangar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large building in which aircraft are kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building in an airport in which aircraft are kept",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hanged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fasten or support something at the top leaving the other parts free to move, or to be held in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "hang around A heavy gold necklace hung around her neck.",
          "hang from A large bunch of keys was hanging from her belt.",
          "hang down from Party decorations hung down from the ceiling.",
          "hang in The curtains hung in thick folds.",
          "Hang your coat and hat on the rack over there.",
          "hang something up Jana hung her bag up and walked into the kitchen.",
          "Many of his finest pictures hang/are hung (= are attached to the wall so that they can be seen) in the National Gallery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you hang wallpaper, you fix it to the wall.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hang up a bird or animal after killing it in order to make the meat relax and have a stronger taste, or to be hung up in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Hanging meat is really important to the quality of the meat, and is the first stage of good butchery.",
          "Let the pheasant hang for a few days for the flavour to improve before you cook it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone, especially as punishment for a serious crime, by dropping them with a rope tied around their neck, or to die in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "He was found guilty and hanged later that year.",
          "With so little evidence to prove her guilt, few people thought she should hang.",
          "hang yourself The woman tried to hang herself with a sheet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "hang in the air The falcon seemed to hang in the air for a moment before diving onto its prey.",
          "literary The sound of the bells hung in the midnight air.",
          "hang above Smoke from the houses hung above the village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to curve down:",
        "examples": [
          "The branches hung heavy with snow.",
          "He knew he'd done something wrong and hung his head in shame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a turn in a particular direction, especially when driving:",
        "examples": [
          "Drive a few miles down Bailey Street, then hang a left on Clinton Avenue.",
          "A dump truck rumbles out of a driveway, hangs a right, and drives off.",
          "For a panoramic view, hang a left and go west along the ridge.",
          "You hang a right, then a left and then another right.",
          "I hung a U-turn and came right over to share this with you all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time relaxing with a person or in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "hang with Ashley spent most of the evening hanging with her friend.",
          "Sometimes we just hang in the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a computer program or system) to stop working or appearing on a screen:",
        "examples": [
          "In the middle of a download, it just hangs.",
          "The update prevents the system from hanging when it receives a corrupt data fragment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a pitcher in baseball hangs the ball, or if the ball hangs, it is thrown badly so that it does not spin very much and it is easy for the batter to hit it hard:",
        "examples": [
          "Weaver hung a curveball, which Garcia hit for a home run.",
          "His first pitch was a hanging slider."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn how to do something, especially if it is not obvious or simple:",
        "examples": [
          "get the hang of it \"I've never used this program before.\" \"Don't worry - you'll soon get the hang of it.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way something made of cloth looks when it is hanging:",
        "examples": [
          "That coat fits you so well - the hang is perfect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attach or support something at the top, leaving the other part parts free, or to be held in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] There was no wind, and the flag hung straight down.",
          "[ T ] I plan to hang this picture in the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone by fixing a rope around the neck and tying it to something above the person and then causing the body to drop down suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He was sentenced to die and was hanged the next morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Smoke from the campfires hung in the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn to the left or right:",
        "examples": [
          "Hang a left/right at the next corner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hanger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a curved piece of wire, wood, or plastic on which clothes are hung while they are being stored",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a frame of wire, wood, or plastic on which clothes are hung to keep them neat when you are not wearing them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hangers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a curved piece of wire, wood, or plastic on which clothes are hung while they are being stored",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a frame of wire, wood, or plastic on which clothes are hung to keep them neat when you are not wearing them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hanging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of killing someone, especially as a punishment for a serious crime, by dropping that person with a rope tied around their neck:",
        "examples": [
          "Hanging was abolished in the UK in 1969.",
          "The hangings drew criticism from abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large piece of cloth, often with a picture on it, that is hung on a wall for decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "The house had marble columns and silk hangings.",
          "The walls and floors were decorated with Indian rugs and hangings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the practice of killing someone by dropping them down suddenly with a rope tied around the neck:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He was present at the hangings of dozens of outlaws in the 1860s."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hangman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to operate the device that kills criminals by hanging them from a rope by their necks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word game in which one player has to guess a word that the other player has thought of, by guessing the letters in it. Every time they guess a wrong letter, part of a picture of a person being hanged is drawn, and if the picture is completed the person guessing has lost.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hangout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where someone spends a lot of time, or where someone lives:",
        "examples": [
          "The café is a favourite hangout of artists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a website where people spend free time, communicating with friends and sharing information or pictures:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a popular online hangout for teens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where someone or a particular group spends a lot of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a student hangout"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hangover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of illness after drinking too much alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "have a hangover I had a terrible hangover the next morning.",
          "a hangover cure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that continues from an earlier time:",
        "examples": [
          "hangover from The present political system is a hangover from the colonial era."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of illness you get the day after drinking too much alcohol",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hangovers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of illness after drinking too much alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "have a hangover I had a terrible hangover the next morning.",
          "a hangover cure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that continues from an earlier time:",
        "examples": [
          "hangover from The present political system is a hangover from the colonial era."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of illness you get the day after drinking too much alcohol",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hangs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fasten or support something at the top leaving the other parts free to move, or to be held in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "hang around A heavy gold necklace hung around her neck.",
          "hang from A large bunch of keys was hanging from her belt.",
          "hang down from Party decorations hung down from the ceiling.",
          "hang in The curtains hung in thick folds.",
          "Hang your coat and hat on the rack over there.",
          "hang something up Jana hung her bag up and walked into the kitchen.",
          "Many of his finest pictures hang/are hung (= are attached to the wall so that they can be seen) in the National Gallery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you hang wallpaper, you fix it to the wall.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hang up a bird or animal after killing it in order to make the meat relax and have a stronger taste, or to be hung up in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Hanging meat is really important to the quality of the meat, and is the first stage of good butchery.",
          "Let the pheasant hang for a few days for the flavour to improve before you cook it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone, especially as punishment for a serious crime, by dropping them with a rope tied around their neck, or to die in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "He was found guilty and hanged later that year.",
          "With so little evidence to prove her guilt, few people thought she should hang.",
          "hang yourself The woman tried to hang herself with a sheet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "hang in the air The falcon seemed to hang in the air for a moment before diving onto its prey.",
          "literary The sound of the bells hung in the midnight air.",
          "hang above Smoke from the houses hung above the village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to curve down:",
        "examples": [
          "The branches hung heavy with snow.",
          "He knew he'd done something wrong and hung his head in shame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a turn in a particular direction, especially when driving:",
        "examples": [
          "Drive a few miles down Bailey Street, then hang a left on Clinton Avenue.",
          "A dump truck rumbles out of a driveway, hangs a right, and drives off.",
          "For a panoramic view, hang a left and go west along the ridge.",
          "You hang a right, then a left and then another right.",
          "I hung a U-turn and came right over to share this with you all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time relaxing with a person or in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "hang with Ashley spent most of the evening hanging with her friend.",
          "Sometimes we just hang in the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a computer program or system) to stop working or appearing on a screen:",
        "examples": [
          "In the middle of a download, it just hangs.",
          "The update prevents the system from hanging when it receives a corrupt data fragment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a pitcher in baseball hangs the ball, or if the ball hangs, it is thrown badly so that it does not spin very much and it is easy for the batter to hit it hard:",
        "examples": [
          "Weaver hung a curveball, which Garcia hit for a home run.",
          "His first pitch was a hanging slider."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn how to do something, especially if it is not obvious or simple:",
        "examples": [
          "get the hang of it \"I've never used this program before.\" \"Don't worry - you'll soon get the hang of it.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way something made of cloth looks when it is hanging:",
        "examples": [
          "That coat fits you so well - the hang is perfect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attach or support something at the top, leaving the other part parts free, or to be held in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] There was no wind, and the flag hung straight down.",
          "[ T ] I plan to hang this picture in the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone by fixing a rope around the neck and tying it to something above the person and then causing the body to drop down suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He was sentenced to die and was hanged the next morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Smoke from the campfires hung in the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn to the left or right:",
        "examples": [
          "Hang a left/right at the next corner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hank": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick piece, or a bunch (= a number of long pieces held together) of hair, thread, rope, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "hank of She cut off a hank of her hair.",
          "I ordered a few hanks of yarn for knitting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hanky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a handkerchief (= square piece of cloth or paper used for cleaning the nose and drying the eyes)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, often decorative handkerchief (= square piece of cloth)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hanoi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Vietnam, in the northern part of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "The governments hoped to attract international investment for urban development projects in Hanoi.",
          "The children attended an international school in Hanoi."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hanukkah": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Jewish religious holiday lasting for eight days in December",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days in December",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "happening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "Recent happenings on the stock market can be interpreted in various ways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a performance or similar event that happens without preparation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A happening place is extremely fashionable and exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "Ask Caroline - she knows all the happening clubs in town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "Earl had been alerted to the happenings of the day before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a place or event) newly exciting or fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "a happening neighborhood"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "happenings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "Recent happenings on the stock market can be interpreted in various ways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a performance or similar event that happens without preparation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A happening place is extremely fashionable and exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "Ask Caroline - she knows all the happening clubs in town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "Earl had been alerted to the happenings of the day before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a place or event) newly exciting or fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "a happening neighborhood"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "happens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a situation or an event) to have existence or come into existence:",
        "examples": [
          "No one knows exactly what happened but several people have been hurt.",
          "Anything could happen in the next half hour.",
          "A funny thing happened in the office today.",
          "I don't want to think about what might have happened if he'd been driving any faster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something happens to someone or something, it has an effect on him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know what I'd do if anything happened to him (= if he was hurt, became ill, or died)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or be by chance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] They happened to look (= looked by chance) in the right place almost immediately.",
          "[ + (that) ] Fortunately it happened (that) there was no one in the house at the time of the explosion.",
          "[ + that ] It just so happens that I have her phone number right here.",
          "happen to She happens to like cleaning (= she likes cleaning, although that is surprising).",
          "I happen to think he's right (= I do think so, although you do not).",
          "as it happens As it happened (= although it was not planned), I had a few minutes to spare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "perhaps:",
        "examples": [
          "Happen it'll rain later on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a situation or event) to come into existence; occur:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want to know what is happening in the world, you have to read the newspapers.",
          "No one knows exactly what happened, but several people have been hurt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a situation or event happens to someone or something, it has an effect on that person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "What happened to Phil? I thought he would be here by now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or be by chance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I happened to come across this book I think you would like.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I happen to think he’s right (= I do, although others may not)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist or begin to exist because of an action, situation, or event:",
        "examples": [
          "The one course of events no one anticipated was the one that happened: a long period of stagnation that threatened the assumptions of the European welfare state.",
          "The market highs have provided an impetus for companies to sell their shares before investors lose interest, which often happens during a holiday week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be done or exist by chance:",
        "examples": [
          "What happens in one country or region may not happen in another.",
          "happen by accident/chance \"The state's economic vitality has not happened by accident,\" he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to affect someone or something in a way that changes something:",
        "examples": [
          "Everywhere I go people are becoming more and more depressed by what is happening to their savings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be done or come into existence suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "did not/may not/will not happen overnight This crisis didn't happen overnight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "happier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling, showing, or causing pleasure or satisfaction:",
        "examples": [
          "a happy marriage/childhood",
          "She looks so happy.",
          "School days are said to be the happiest days of your life.",
          "Nicky seems a lot happier since she met Steve.",
          "happy to You'll be happy to know that Jean is coming with us.",
          "I'm perfectly happy to (= I will willingly) help out.",
          "happy (that) I'm so happy (that) everything is working out for you.",
          "Barry seems happy enough working for himself.",
          "happy about/with Are you happy about/with (= satisfied with) your new working arrangements?",
          "Your mother's not going to be very happy when she sees the mess you've made!",
          "formal The manager will be happy (= is willing) to see you this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used in greetings for special occasions) full of enjoyment and pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "Happy Birthday!",
          "Happy Anniversary!",
          "Happy New Year!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a condition or situation) lucky:",
        "examples": [
          "happy coincidence We hadn't planned to be in France at the same time as Ann and Charles - it was just a happy coincidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of words or behaviour) suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "It wasn't a happy choice of phrase given the circumstances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling, showing, or causing pleasure or satisfaction:",
        "examples": [
          "To tell the truth, I’ve never been happier in my whole life.",
          "People want movies to have happy endings.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] I’m happy (that) everything is working out for you.",
          "I’ve been very happy with (= satisfied with) the education that my boys have gotten through scouting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Happy is used as a polite way to express your willingness to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I’m driving that way and I’d be happy to drop you off at your home.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It was no trouble at all – I was happy to be of help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Happy is also used in greetings for special occasions, expressing good wishes:",
        "examples": [
          "Happy birthday!",
          "Happy New Year"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lucky:",
        "examples": [
          "By a happy coincidence, we found ourselves on the same flight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "happiest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling, showing, or causing pleasure or satisfaction:",
        "examples": [
          "a happy marriage/childhood",
          "She looks so happy.",
          "School days are said to be the happiest days of your life.",
          "Nicky seems a lot happier since she met Steve.",
          "happy to You'll be happy to know that Jean is coming with us.",
          "I'm perfectly happy to (= I will willingly) help out.",
          "happy (that) I'm so happy (that) everything is working out for you.",
          "Barry seems happy enough working for himself.",
          "happy about/with Are you happy about/with (= satisfied with) your new working arrangements?",
          "Your mother's not going to be very happy when she sees the mess you've made!",
          "formal The manager will be happy (= is willing) to see you this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used in greetings for special occasions) full of enjoyment and pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "Happy Birthday!",
          "Happy Anniversary!",
          "Happy New Year!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a condition or situation) lucky:",
        "examples": [
          "happy coincidence We hadn't planned to be in France at the same time as Ann and Charles - it was just a happy coincidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of words or behaviour) suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "It wasn't a happy choice of phrase given the circumstances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling, showing, or causing pleasure or satisfaction:",
        "examples": [
          "To tell the truth, I’ve never been happier in my whole life.",
          "People want movies to have happy endings.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] I’m happy (that) everything is working out for you.",
          "I’ve been very happy with (= satisfied with) the education that my boys have gotten through scouting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Happy is used as a polite way to express your willingness to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I’m driving that way and I’d be happy to drop you off at your home.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It was no trouble at all – I was happy to be of help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Happy is also used in greetings for special occasions, expressing good wishes:",
        "examples": [
          "Happy birthday!",
          "Happy New Year"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lucky:",
        "examples": [
          "By a happy coincidence, we found ourselves on the same flight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "happily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a happy way:",
        "examples": [
          "happily married He was happily married with two young children.",
          "She munched happily on her chocolate bar.",
          "happily ever after After nine years in Cambridge, Susannah and Guy moved to Watlington, where they lived happily ever after."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willingly:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd happily offer to help him if I thought it would make any difference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a good or lucky result:",
        "examples": [
          "Happily, the weather remained fine throughout the afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a pleased or happy way:",
        "examples": [
          "happily married"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "happiness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being happy:",
        "examples": [
          "It was only later in life that she found happiness and peace of mind.",
          "every happiness formal Will you join me in wishing the bride and groom every happiness?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being pleased or happy:",
        "examples": [
          "Our children have brought us so much happiness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to continue to annoy or upset someone over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop harassing me!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy or trouble someone repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "He claimed that the police continued to harass foreign journalists.",
          "She felt she was being harassed by the coach’s constant demands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeatedly annoy or upset someone over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "A university psychology professor has been arrested on accusations of using email to harass and torment employees at the school.",
          "be harrassed by sb She complained of being harassed by the press."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harassed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "worried, annoyed, and tired, especially because you have too many things to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "harassed-looking mothers with young children"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harassing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to annoy or upset someone over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop harassing me!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harassment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that annoys or upsets someone:",
        "examples": [
          "sexual harassment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behavior that annoys or troubles someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Complaints of sexual harassment (= offensive sexual suggestions or actions) in the workplace have increased in recent years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "illegal behaviour towards a person that causes mental or emotional suffering, which includes repeated unwanted contacts without a reasonable purpose, insults, threats, touching, or offensive language:",
        "examples": [
          "The company investigated claims of workplace harassment and racial discrimination.",
          "Victims of harassment are able to take action in the courts to obtain damages.",
          "to be subject/subjected to harassment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaviour towards someone that is threatening or that annoys or upsets them:",
        "examples": [
          "As many as 1 in 3 teens who use the Internet had experienced some form of harassment online."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harbinger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that shows that something is going to happen soon, especially something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "a harbinger of doom"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harbor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a protected area of water next to the land where ships and boats can be safely kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have in mind a thought or feeling, usually over a long period:",
        "examples": [
          "He harbored the suspicion that someone in the agency was spying for the enemy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone by providing a place to hide:",
        "examples": [
          "They were accused of harboring a fugitive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "harboring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a protected area of water next to the land where ships and boats can be safely kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have in mind a thought or feeling, usually over a long period:",
        "examples": [
          "He harbored the suspicion that someone in the agency was spying for the enemy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone by providing a place to hide:",
        "examples": [
          "They were accused of harboring a fugitive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "harbors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a protected area of water next to the land where ships and boats can be safely kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have in mind a thought or feeling, usually over a long period:",
        "examples": [
          "He harbored the suspicion that someone in the agency was spying for the enemy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone by providing a place to hide:",
        "examples": [
          "They were accused of harboring a fugitive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "harbour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of water next to the coast, often protected from the sea by a thick wall, where ships and boats can shelter:",
        "examples": [
          "Our hotel room overlooked a pretty little fishing harbour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about or feel something, usually over a long period:",
        "examples": [
          "harbour a grudge He's been harbouring a grudge against her ever since his promotion was refused.",
          "There are those who harbour suspicions about his motives.",
          "Powell remains non-committal about any political ambitions he may harbour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something bad, especially by hiding that person or thing when the police are looking for him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "to harbour a criminal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to contain the bacteria, etc. that can cause a disease to spread:",
        "examples": [
          "Bathroom door handles can harbour germs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of water near land where ships can stay safely and which may have equipment and services for shipping",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hardball": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the game of baseball, which is played with a small hard ball:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a big difference between a friendly game of softball in the park and professional hardball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method that is forceful, determined, and often unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "hardball approach/tactics",
          "Now the agency wants the money back - and is prepared to play hardball to get it, holding out the threat of criminal prosecution."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hardcore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) having a very strong belief or interest in something or a lot of determination to do it, sometimes to a degree that most people would consider unreasonable or unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "A hardcore faction within the group is thought to have carried out the bombings.",
          "We want to develop games that have a broader appeal beyond hard-core gamers.",
          "The team is pretty hardcore, even practising in the snow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having extreme qualities that are attractive to people with a very strong belief or interest in something or a lot of determination to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "Hardcore activism is their mission.",
          "Their sound is hard-core punk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing sexual acts clearly and in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "hardcore pornography"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people within a larger group, who have a very strong belief or interest in something or a lot of determination to do it, even if most other people consider this unreasonable or unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "The hard core of the party has not lost sight of the original ideals.",
          "A hard-core of drivers still persistently drive when drunk.",
          "There was a hardcore who came to the festival mostly to fight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pieces of broken stone, brick, etc. used to make the base under a floor, path, or road:",
        "examples": [
          "The ash from the incinerators is recycled as hardcore for construction.",
          "The lorries brought in hard core to lay the roads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of extremely fast, loud punk music (= fast, loud, sometimes offensive music that was popular in the late 1970s), often with angry political lyrics (= words):",
        "examples": [
          "We were inspired by early 80s hardcore.",
          "We play with more sophistication than the heavy-metal, punk, and hard-core bands we listened to in our youth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harden": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become or make hard:",
        "examples": [
          "The mixture hardens as it cools.",
          "It is thought that high cholesterol levels in the blood can harden the arteries (= make them thicker and stiffer, causing disease)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more severe, determined, or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Living in the desert hardened the recruits (= made them more strong and determined).",
          "As the war progressed, attitudes on both sides hardened (= became more severe and determined)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become stronger or more severe:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] As the war progressed, attitudes on both sides hardened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become firm or solid, or to cause something to become firm or solid:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] In a few hours the cement will harden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if prices or share prices harden, they increase:",
        "examples": [
          "If the oil price hardens this week and remains high, there will be some effect on fuel prices by the end of this week.",
          "The pharmaceuticals company hardened 33p at £26.07 on speculation of predatory interest from a Swiss firm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hardened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who has had a lot of bad experiences and as a result no longer gets upset or shocked:",
        "examples": [
          "hardened detectives/reporters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no longer likely to change a bad way of life or feel sorry about it:",
        "examples": [
          "a hardened criminal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop a way of dealing with a sad situation so that it no longer upsets you:",
        "examples": [
          "You see all sorts of terrible things when you're a nurse so you become hardened to it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having developed a way of dealing with bad experiences so that they no longer upset you :",
        "examples": [
          "The judge called him a hardened criminal (= one who will not stop his criminal activity)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not easy to bend, cut, or break:",
        "examples": [
          "a hard surface",
          "There was a heavy frost last night and the ground is still hard.",
          "Heating the clay makes it hard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to understand, do, experience, or deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "There were some really hard questions in the exam.",
          "it's hard to say It's hard to say which of them is lying.",
          "It's hard being a single mother.",
          "hard to do Her handwriting is very hard to read.",
          "hard to please He's a hard man to please.",
          "get hard The topics get harder later in the course.",
          "hard time I feel sorry for the kids, too - they've had a hard time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Go on - give it a good hard push!",
          "hard work It was hard work on the farm but satisfying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not pleasant or gentle; severe:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to be quite hard to succeed in the property business.",
          "Ooh, you're a hard woman, Elaine!",
          "hard time Our boss has been giving us all a hard time at work (= making our time at work difficult).",
          "Life can be hard at times for these nomadic people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone severely, or to treat someone unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be too hard on him - he's new to the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hard drink contains a high level of alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "hard liquor Wine, beer and hard liquor can be purchased only at state-run liquor stores."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Hard water contains a high level of minerals that prevent soap from cleaning.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be proved:",
        "examples": [
          "hard facts/evidence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a time when there is bad weather:",
        "examples": [
          "hard winter We had a very hard winter last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with a lot of physical or mental effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Work hard and play hard, that's my motto.",
          "I'm not surprised he failed his exam - he didn't exactly try very hard!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If it rains or snows hard, it rains or snows a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "It had been raining hard most of the afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "firm and solid, or not easy to bend, cut, or break:",
        "examples": [
          "It hadn’t rained in a long time, and the ground was hard.",
          "He chewed on something hard and was afraid he’d broken a tooth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to understand or do:",
        "examples": [
          "hard questions to answer",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It’s hard to say which of them is lying.",
          "It’s hard being a working mother.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Her handwriting is hard to read.",
          "She always does things the hard way (= makes things more difficult to do).",
          "I find her books hard going (= difficult and tiring)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Qualifying as a surgeon is hard work.",
          "We had fun cycling, but it was hard to go up the hills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not pleasant or gentle; severe:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s had a hard life.",
          "His boss is giving him a hard time (= is being unpleasant to him).",
          "Don’t be too hard on her – she’s just learning the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is hard on a piece of clothing tends to damage it quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m very hard on shoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If water is hard, it contains minerals (= chemical substances) that prevent soap from producing bubbles and cleaning easily.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a drug) dangerous and addictive (= giving you the habit of taking it), or (of a drink) containing a large amount of alcohol",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be proven:",
        "examples": [
          "hard evidence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with a lot of physical or mental effort:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to push the door hard to open it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is hard-earned or hard-won, it was achieved only after a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "hard-earned money/knowledge/fame",
          "hard-won freedoms/battles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a severe or forceful way:",
        "examples": [
          "They took the defeat hard.",
          "It’s raining hard.",
          "She stepped on my toe really hard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe information that can be proved:",
        "examples": [
          "hard facts/figures/numbers There are no hard numbers on viewership levels.",
          "The report documented hard evidence of problems at the refinery, including long overdue or bypassed inspections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a market in which prices are high:",
        "examples": [
          "The best time to market for new business that will carry you through a soft market is when the market is hard.",
          "Many experts expect the hard market to last for at least 18 months, allowing the company to boost margins by more than 10 per cent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to believe or accept:",
        "examples": [
          "With European governments having so much invested in the company, outsourcing and downsizing have been hard to swallow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hardest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not easy to bend, cut, or break:",
        "examples": [
          "a hard surface",
          "There was a heavy frost last night and the ground is still hard.",
          "Heating the clay makes it hard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to understand, do, experience, or deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "There were some really hard questions in the exam.",
          "it's hard to say It's hard to say which of them is lying.",
          "It's hard being a single mother.",
          "hard to do Her handwriting is very hard to read.",
          "hard to please He's a hard man to please.",
          "get hard The topics get harder later in the course.",
          "hard time I feel sorry for the kids, too - they've had a hard time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Go on - give it a good hard push!",
          "hard work It was hard work on the farm but satisfying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not pleasant or gentle; severe:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to be quite hard to succeed in the property business.",
          "Ooh, you're a hard woman, Elaine!",
          "hard time Our boss has been giving us all a hard time at work (= making our time at work difficult).",
          "Life can be hard at times for these nomadic people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone severely, or to treat someone unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be too hard on him - he's new to the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hard drink contains a high level of alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "hard liquor Wine, beer and hard liquor can be purchased only at state-run liquor stores."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Hard water contains a high level of minerals that prevent soap from cleaning.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be proved:",
        "examples": [
          "hard facts/evidence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a time when there is bad weather:",
        "examples": [
          "hard winter We had a very hard winter last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with a lot of physical or mental effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Work hard and play hard, that's my motto.",
          "I'm not surprised he failed his exam - he didn't exactly try very hard!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If it rains or snows hard, it rains or snows a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "It had been raining hard most of the afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "firm and solid, or not easy to bend, cut, or break:",
        "examples": [
          "It hadn’t rained in a long time, and the ground was hard.",
          "He chewed on something hard and was afraid he’d broken a tooth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to understand or do:",
        "examples": [
          "hard questions to answer",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It’s hard to say which of them is lying.",
          "It’s hard being a working mother.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Her handwriting is hard to read.",
          "She always does things the hard way (= makes things more difficult to do).",
          "I find her books hard going (= difficult and tiring)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Qualifying as a surgeon is hard work.",
          "We had fun cycling, but it was hard to go up the hills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not pleasant or gentle; severe:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s had a hard life.",
          "His boss is giving him a hard time (= is being unpleasant to him).",
          "Don’t be too hard on her – she’s just learning the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is hard on a piece of clothing tends to damage it quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m very hard on shoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If water is hard, it contains minerals (= chemical substances) that prevent soap from producing bubbles and cleaning easily.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a drug) dangerous and addictive (= giving you the habit of taking it), or (of a drink) containing a large amount of alcohol",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be proven:",
        "examples": [
          "hard evidence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with a lot of physical or mental effort:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to push the door hard to open it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is hard-earned or hard-won, it was achieved only after a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "hard-earned money/knowledge/fame",
          "hard-won freedoms/battles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a severe or forceful way:",
        "examples": [
          "They took the defeat hard.",
          "It’s raining hard.",
          "She stepped on my toe really hard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe information that can be proved:",
        "examples": [
          "hard facts/figures/numbers There are no hard numbers on viewership levels.",
          "The report documented hard evidence of problems at the refinery, including long overdue or bypassed inspections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a market in which prices are high:",
        "examples": [
          "The best time to market for new business that will carry you through a soft market is when the market is hard.",
          "Many experts expect the hard market to last for at least 18 months, allowing the company to boost margins by more than 10 per cent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to believe or accept:",
        "examples": [
          "With European governments having so much invested in the company, outsourcing and downsizing have been hard to swallow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something part of a computer program in a way that cannot be easily changed by a user:",
        "examples": [
          "hardcode something into something Hardcode the required values directly into a custom build file.",
          "We wanted the user to be able to choose the weather location rather than having to hard-code a specific city into the script.",
          "Everything was hard coded, so changes to the circuit meant modifying the source code."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something such as a behaviour or belief part of someone or something, in a way that cannot easily be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "hardcode something into someone/something We don't want to hard-code adult anxieties into children when they’re young and carefree.",
          "These values are hard-coded into our electoral system.",
          "We are hardcoded to interpret the taste of water as a sign of the healthiness of our environment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information into a software program so that it cannot be easily changed by a user:",
        "examples": [
          "If you hardcode table cells white, remember to hardcode the text inside them to black - ideally, don't hardcode these values at all."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hardline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being very severe, for example in refusing to allow something or to give people what they want:",
        "examples": [
          "take a hard line The government wants to take a hard line against the strikers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme and severe and not likely to change:",
        "examples": [
          "a hard-line manifesto",
          "a hard-line politician",
          "His hardline stance appears to have gained him greater popularity with the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unwilling to change an opinion or position:",
        "examples": [
          "a hard-line opponent of reform"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hardly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "only just; almost not:",
        "examples": [
          "can hardly I could hardly hear her at the back.",
          "The party had hardly started when she left.",
          "He hardly ate anything/He ate hardly anything.",
          "hardly ever We hardly ever (= almost never) go to concerts.",
          "Hardly had a moment passed before the door creaked open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certainly not:",
        "examples": [
          "can hardly You can hardly expect a pay rise when you've only been working for the company for two weeks!",
          "Well don't be angry with me - it's hardly my fault that it's raining!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "only just or almost not:",
        "examples": [
          "Hardly a day passes that I don’t think about it.",
          "You’ve hardly eaten anything.",
          "Something is wrong with the phone – I can hardly hear you.",
          "I can hardly wait for your visit.",
          "We hardly ever see them anymore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certainly not:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s hardly surprising that he was angry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hardness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being difficult to bend, cut, or break:",
        "examples": [
          "These alloys are characterized by their extreme hardness.",
          "Most international golf players own 40 or 50 different balls of varying hardness, weight, and bounciness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort:",
        "examples": [
          "They were worn out by the hardness of the work and the heat of the sun.",
          "Officers are expert in rooting out recruits who do not have the physical or mental hardness to survive battle conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being difficult to understand, do, experience, or deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "The hardness of his life stemmed from the chronic poverty into which he was born.",
          "There was warmth and repose enough there to set against the hardness of the day's demands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being unpleasant or not at all gentle:",
        "examples": [
          "For a moment she thought she saw a hint of humour softening the hardness of his eyes.",
          "He was angered at their hardness of heart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of water) the fact of containing a high level of minerals that prevent soap from making bubbles:",
        "examples": [
          "This plant is not fussy about water hardness, but does best in soft water.",
          "Calcium and magnesium are the two most common minerals responsible for the hardness of water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being firm and solid, or not easy to bend, cut, or break:",
        "examples": [
          "These materials are characterized by their extreme hardness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hardship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(something that causes) difficult or unpleasant conditions of life, or an example of this:",
        "examples": [
          "economic hardship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition of life that causes difficulty or suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The 1930s were a time of high unemployment and economic hardship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition that causes difficulty or suffering, for example, being without a job or enough money:",
        "examples": [
          "financial/economic hardship The price of cooking gas increased five-fold, worsening the economic hardship.",
          "extreme/real/severe hardship",
          "The Commission does not believe that the proposed rule change will pose an undue hardship on venture capital firms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hardships": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(something that causes) difficult or unpleasant conditions of life, or an example of this:",
        "examples": [
          "economic hardship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition of life that causes difficulty or suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The 1930s were a time of high unemployment and economic hardship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition that causes difficulty or suffering, for example, being without a job or enough money:",
        "examples": [
          "financial/economic hardship The price of cooking gas increased five-fold, worsening the economic hardship.",
          "extreme/real/severe hardship",
          "The Commission does not believe that the proposed rule change will pose an undue hardship on venture capital firms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hardware": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the physical and electronic parts of a computer, rather than the instructions it follows",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "metal tools, materials, and equipment used in a house or a garden, such as hammers, nails, and screws",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "equipment, especially if it is for military use or if it is heavy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a prize, such as a gold or silver cup, or a medal (= small metal disc) given to a person or team that has done well in a sports competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The tournament was a chance to add another piece of shiny hardware to her vast collection.",
          "The team went home from the competition with less hardware this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "metal objects, materials, and equipment, such as tools:",
        "examples": [
          "a hardware store"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the physical and electronic parts of a computer, rather than the instructions it follows",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other piece of equipment, rather than its software:",
        "examples": [
          "The growth of the computer and consumer electronics industries is driven by a steady stream of advances in both hardware and software.",
          "Its primary product is networking hardware."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "metal tools, materials, and equipment, such as hammers and nails:",
        "examples": [
          "Environmental protection has increasingly affected the production of building materials and hardware.",
          "If we make it easier for the hardware stores to sell our products, that helps us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equipment, especially for industrial or military use:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's principal lines of business are air compressors, architectural hardware products, and construction equipment.",
          "The modern-day battlefield is more congested than ever before with aircraft and military hardware."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hardwood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong, heavy wood or the tree it comes from:",
        "examples": [
          "Cherry and mahogany are two of the more popular hardwoods for building furniture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something made of strong, heavy wood, especially the floor on which a game such as basketball or bowling is played:",
        "examples": [
          "the hardwood He had built a long, impressive career as one of the most dynamic players on the hardwood.",
          "Despite a summer spent pounding the hardwood at the bowling alley, I am not yet a great kegler."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the strong, heavy wood of particular trees such as oak, used esp. to make furniture",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hardworking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "always putting a lot of effort and care into your work:",
        "examples": [
          "a hardworking employee"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hardy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong enough to bear extreme conditions or difficult situations:",
        "examples": [
          "A few hardy souls continue to swim in the sea even in the middle of winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Hardy plants can live through the winter without protection from the weather:",
        "examples": [
          "a hardy perennial"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to bear difficult or extreme conditions; strong and healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "a hardy group of campers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hardy plant can live through the winter without protection from the weather.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong enough to deal with difficult situations:",
        "examples": [
          "a hardy economy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal like a large rabbit that can run very fast and has long ears",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run or go very quickly, usually in an uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "hare off I saw her haring off down the road after Molly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, furry animal with long ears that is like a large rabbit and can run fast",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "harem": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "especially in the past in some Muslim societies, the wives or other female sexual partners of a man, or the part of a house in which they live",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "esp. in the past, the women in a Muslim home, including the wives and other family members, servants, and female partners of a man, or the part of a house in which these women live",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hark": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone to listen:",
        "examples": [
          "Hark, I hear a distant trumpet!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to listen closely or give attention to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Hark, I hear music."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harlot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a female prostitute",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "harm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "physical or other injury or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "Both deny conspiring to cause actual bodily harm.",
          "do something harm A mistake like that will do his credibility a lot of harm.",
          "do someone harm Missing a meal once in a while never did anyone any harm.",
          "(there's) no harm in You could always ask Jim if they need any more staff in his office - (there's) no harm in asking (= no one will be annoyed and you might benefit).",
          "mean no harm She meant no harm (= did not intend to offend) - she was only joking.",
          "come to harm She was frightened by the experience but she came to no harm (= was not hurt)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt someone or damage something:",
        "examples": [
          "Thankfully no one was harmed in the accident.",
          "The government's reputation has already been harmed by a series of scandals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical or other injury or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "Missing a meal once in a while won’t do you any harm.",
          "Fortunately, she didn’t come to any harm when the car skidded.",
          "Maybe Jim can help you – there’s no harm in asking (= no one will be annoyed and you might benefit)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "damage done to something:",
        "examples": [
          "The board failed to prove irreparable harm in its suit against the council.",
          "The harms associated with climate change are serious and well recognized.",
          "not do (any) harm to sb/sth The bond offers great benefits for issuers without doing any harm to investors.",
          "economic/environmental/financial harm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that an action is not helpful and could make a situation worse:",
        "examples": [
          "Suspending payments on government debts would do more harm than good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage something or make something worse:",
        "examples": [
          "harm the economy/environment/country Economists warned that such a spending pattern could not be sustained without harming the economy.",
          "harm business/industry"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harmed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt someone or damage something:",
        "examples": [
          "Thankfully no one was harmed in the accident.",
          "The government's reputation has already been harmed by a series of scandals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harmful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing harm:",
        "examples": [
          "harmful to This group of chemicals is known to be harmful to people with asthma."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt someone or damage something:",
        "examples": [
          "Thankfully no one was harmed in the accident.",
          "The government's reputation has already been harmed by a series of scandals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harmless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not able or not likely to cause harm:",
        "examples": [
          "Peter might look a bit fierce, but actually he's fairly harmless.",
          "harmless fun There were those who found the joke offensive, but Johnson insisted it was just a bit of harmless fun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able or likely to cause harm:",
        "examples": [
          "Some think television hurts children and others regard it as harmless entertainment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harmonica": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, rectangular musical instrument, played by blowing and sucking air through it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, rectangular musical instrument with spaces along one side that are blown into to play notes, or this type of instrument generally",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "harmonies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant musical sound made by different notes being played or sung at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "in harmony The choir sang the last verse in harmony.",
          "It is a simple melody with complex harmonies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people are peaceful and agree with each other, or when things seem right or suitable together:",
        "examples": [
          "racial harmony (= good feelings between different races)",
          "domestic harmony (= good feelings in the family or home)",
          "in (perfect) harmony Imagine a society in which everyone lived together in (perfect) harmony.",
          "in harmony with We must ensure that tourism develops in harmony with the environment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "notes that are played or sung with the main tune and that make the piece more complicated and interesting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreement of ideas, feelings, or actions, or a pleasing combination of different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "He imagined a society in which all races lived together in harmony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Harmony is the combination of separate but related parts in a way that uses their similarities to bring unity to a painting, drawing, or other art object.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which people live or work happily together without any big problems:",
        "examples": [
          "social/racial/political harmony"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harmonious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a pleasant tune or harmony",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "friendly and peaceful:",
        "examples": [
          "harmonious relations between the country's ethnic groups"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "looking, tasting, or working well together:",
        "examples": [
          "All the buildings on the campus are architecturally harmonious.",
          "The cake is a wonderful, harmonious balance of fish, potato and breadcrumbs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having different parts that are combined in a pleasing way:",
        "examples": [
          "a harmonious blend of colors"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harmonize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to add harmonies to a tune",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be suitable together, or to make different people, plans, situations, etc. suitable for each other:",
        "examples": [
          "harmonize with The garden has been designed to harmonize with the natural landscape.",
          "The plan is to harmonize (= make similar) safety standards across all the countries involved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add a harmony to a tune:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I can sing a tune, but I find it hard to harmonize."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring ideas, feelings, or actions into agreement, or to be a pleasing combination of different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We need to harmonize the different approaches into a unified plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make systems or laws the same or similar in different companies, countries, etc. so that they can work together more easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Initiatives to harmonize world tax systems have been met with much resistance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to successfully combine different activities, systems, ideas, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Flexible working arrangements can make a big difference in successfully harmonizing responsibilities at work and at home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harmonizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add harmonies to a tune",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be suitable together, or to make different people, plans, situations, etc. suitable for each other:",
        "examples": [
          "harmonize with The garden has been designed to harmonize with the natural landscape.",
          "The plan is to harmonize (= make similar) safety standards across all the countries involved."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harmony": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant musical sound made by different notes being played or sung at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "in harmony The choir sang the last verse in harmony.",
          "It is a simple melody with complex harmonies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people are peaceful and agree with each other, or when things seem right or suitable together:",
        "examples": [
          "racial harmony (= good feelings between different races)",
          "domestic harmony (= good feelings in the family or home)",
          "in (perfect) harmony Imagine a society in which everyone lived together in (perfect) harmony.",
          "in harmony with We must ensure that tourism develops in harmony with the environment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "notes that are played or sung with the main tune and that make the piece more complicated and interesting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreement of ideas, feelings, or actions, or a pleasing combination of different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "He imagined a society in which all races lived together in harmony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Harmony is the combination of separate but related parts in a way that uses their similarities to bring unity to a painting, drawing, or other art object.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which people live or work happily together without any big problems:",
        "examples": [
          "social/racial/political harmony"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "physical or other injury or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "Both deny conspiring to cause actual bodily harm.",
          "do something harm A mistake like that will do his credibility a lot of harm.",
          "do someone harm Missing a meal once in a while never did anyone any harm.",
          "(there's) no harm in You could always ask Jim if they need any more staff in his office - (there's) no harm in asking (= no one will be annoyed and you might benefit).",
          "mean no harm She meant no harm (= did not intend to offend) - she was only joking.",
          "come to harm She was frightened by the experience but she came to no harm (= was not hurt)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt someone or damage something:",
        "examples": [
          "Thankfully no one was harmed in the accident.",
          "The government's reputation has already been harmed by a series of scandals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical or other injury or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "Missing a meal once in a while won’t do you any harm.",
          "Fortunately, she didn’t come to any harm when the car skidded.",
          "Maybe Jim can help you – there’s no harm in asking (= no one will be annoyed and you might benefit)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "damage done to something:",
        "examples": [
          "The board failed to prove irreparable harm in its suit against the council.",
          "The harms associated with climate change are serious and well recognized.",
          "not do (any) harm to sb/sth The bond offers great benefits for issuers without doing any harm to investors.",
          "economic/environmental/financial harm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that an action is not helpful and could make a situation worse:",
        "examples": [
          "Suspending payments on government debts would do more harm than good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage something or make something worse:",
        "examples": [
          "harm the economy/environment/country Economists warned that such a spending pattern could not be sustained without harming the economy.",
          "harm business/industry"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment with straps and belts, used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object:",
        "examples": [
          "a safety harness",
          "a baby harness",
          "a parachute harness"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a harness on a horse, or to connect a horse to a vehicle using a harness",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control something, usually in order to use its power:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a great deal of interest in harnessing wind and waves as new sources of power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment, including straps for fastening it, used to control an animal such as a horse or attach it to a load to be pulled, or a set of straps used to hold a person in place:",
        "examples": [
          "a horse’s harness",
          "a parachute harness"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a harness on an animal or a person:",
        "examples": [
          "He harnessed the baby into her car seat.",
          "The dam harnesses water power (= controls and uses it) to generate electricity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect and control something so that it can be used effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "harness energy/ideas/skills Organizations need to harness the skills and knowledge of people who are retired or unemployed.",
          "harness the power of sth Plans to help developing countries harness the power of technology are important in the fight against global warming."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harnessed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a harness on a horse, or to connect a horse to a vehicle using a harness",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control something, usually in order to use its power:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a great deal of interest in harnessing wind and waves as new sources of power."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harnesses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment with straps and belts, used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object:",
        "examples": [
          "a safety harness",
          "a baby harness",
          "a parachute harness"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a harness on a horse, or to connect a horse to a vehicle using a harness",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control something, usually in order to use its power:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a great deal of interest in harnessing wind and waves as new sources of power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment, including straps for fastening it, used to control an animal such as a horse or attach it to a load to be pulled, or a set of straps used to hold a person in place:",
        "examples": [
          "a horse’s harness",
          "a parachute harness"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a harness on an animal or a person:",
        "examples": [
          "He harnessed the baby into her car seat.",
          "The dam harnesses water power (= controls and uses it) to generate electricity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect and control something so that it can be used effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "harness energy/ideas/skills Organizations need to harness the skills and knowledge of people who are retired or unemployed.",
          "harness the power of sth Plans to help developing countries harness the power of technology are important in the fight against global warming."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harnessing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a harness on a horse, or to connect a horse to a vehicle using a harness",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control something, usually in order to use its power:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a great deal of interest in harnessing wind and waves as new sources of power."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, wooden musical instrument with many strings that you play with the fingers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually large, triangle-shaped musical instrument with strings stretched across it that you pluck (= pull with the fingers) to play notes, or this type of instrument generally",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat or esp. complain about something many times in an annoying way:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m tired of these people who keep harping on what is wrong with the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "harping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, wooden musical instrument with many strings that you play with the fingers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually large, triangle-shaped musical instrument with strings stretched across it that you pluck (= pull with the fingers) to play notes, or this type of instrument generally",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat or esp. complain about something many times in an annoying way:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m tired of these people who keep harping on what is wrong with the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harpist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who plays the harp (= a large, wooden musical instrument with many strings that you play with the fingers):",
        "examples": [
          "At just 13, she was the harpist in the Youth Orchestra of Greater Chicago.",
          "A harper played Albinoni's Adagio in G Minor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harpoon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, heavy spear (= a long, sharp weapon) attached to a rope, used for killing large fish or whales",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or kill a fish or whale with a harpoon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, sharp weapon that is fixed to a rope and shot from a gun or thrown, used for hunting whales and other sea animals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "harpoons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, heavy spear (= a long, sharp weapon) attached to a rope, used for killing large fish or whales",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or kill a fish or whale with a harpoon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, sharp weapon that is fixed to a rope and shot from a gun or thrown, used for hunting whales and other sea animals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "harpy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Greek mythology, a creature with the head of a woman and the body of a bird",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cruel, unpleasant woman who shouts a lot",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "harrowing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely upsetting because connected with suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "a harrowing story",
          "For many women, the harrowing prospect of giving evidence in a rape case can be too much to bear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely upsetting because connected with suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "His book tells the harrowing story of how they climbed Mt. Everest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to repeatedly demand something from someone, often causing them to feel worried or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "She harried the authorities, writing letters and gathering petitions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harsh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "harsh criticism",
          "The children had had a harsh upbringing.",
          "We thought the punishment was rather harsh for such a minor offence.",
          "\"There is no alternative,\" she said in a harsh voice.",
          "harsh word He said some harsh words (= spoke unkindly) about his brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too strong, bright, loud, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "harsh chemicals/lighting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unkind or cruel:",
        "examples": [
          "harsh criticism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "severe and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a harsh winter",
          "harsh lighting"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harsher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "harsh criticism",
          "The children had had a harsh upbringing.",
          "We thought the punishment was rather harsh for such a minor offence.",
          "\"There is no alternative,\" she said in a harsh voice.",
          "harsh word He said some harsh words (= spoke unkindly) about his brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too strong, bright, loud, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "harsh chemicals/lighting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unkind or cruel:",
        "examples": [
          "harsh criticism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "severe and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a harsh winter",
          "harsh lighting"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harshest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "harsh criticism",
          "The children had had a harsh upbringing.",
          "We thought the punishment was rather harsh for such a minor offence.",
          "\"There is no alternative,\" she said in a harsh voice.",
          "harsh word He said some harsh words (= spoke unkindly) about his brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too strong, bright, loud, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "harsh chemicals/lighting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unkind or cruel:",
        "examples": [
          "harsh criticism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "severe and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a harsh winter",
          "harsh lighting"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harshly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in an unkind or severe way:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought she'd been treated too harshly.",
          "Roosevelt was often criticized harshly in her time as first lady."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is too strong, bright, loud, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The room was harshly lit.",
          "He has harshly cropped grey hair and a no-nonsense manner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an unkind or cruel way:",
        "examples": [
          "Violators are being dealt with harshly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a severe or unpleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "harshly lit images"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hart": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a male deer, especially a red deer",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hartford": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of the US state of Connecticut:",
        "examples": [
          "The temple serves people of Sikh faith from the Hartford area.",
          "Fire trucks from Hartford carried a crew of emergency workers headed to a New Jersey staging area."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harvest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time of year when crops are cut and collected from the fields, or the activity of cutting and collecting them, or the crops that are cut and collected:",
        "examples": [
          "the grain/potato/grape harvest",
          "We had a good harvest this year.",
          "bumper harvest Farmers are reporting a bumper (= very big) harvest this year.",
          "It won't be long now till harvest (time)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pick and collect crops, or to collect plants, animals, or fish as food:",
        "examples": [
          "In the US, winter wheat is harvested in the early summer.",
          "By the end of the year, growers in the state will have harvested 1.8 million barrels of fruit.",
          "About 30 million pounds of red snapper are harvested from US waters every year.",
          "Farmers sort the vegetables when they harvest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or collect a useful substance, for example water or a chemical element, from somewhere so that it can be used:",
        "examples": [
          "Hydrogen and oxygen could be harvested from the frozen water reserves.",
          "We use harvested rainwater for most of our cooking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take cells or other body parts from someone for medical use:",
        "examples": [
          "The donor organ is harvested at the accident scene and rushed to a hospital.",
          "Stem cells harvested from cord blood have been used to successfully treat dozens of serious illnesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect large quantities of information, especially automatically:",
        "examples": [
          "The ministry will not harvest data about salaries, sexual orientation, or country of origin for foreigners.",
          "Unauthorized use of personal information harvested from social networks is likely to anger potential customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get an advantage or something valuable from a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He could harvest considerable political capital out of this incident.",
          "The only winners here seem to be the large, for-profit corporations who harvest profits from schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or time of gathering a crop, or a crop that is gathered:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We picked the corn that had been missed during harvest.",
          "[ C ] He had a large garden and loved to share his harvest with others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect information about people, products, companies, etc. from the internet using a search engine (= a program that searches for particular words in documents on websites):",
        "examples": [
          "In computer jargon, search engines use robotic spiders - special software programs - that crawl continuously along the myriad trails of the World Wide Web, harvesting documents as they go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect a natural resource in order to use it effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "Harvesting rainwater offers many advantages: it conserves municipal and well water and it is free."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harvested": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pick and collect crops, or to collect plants, animals, or fish as food:",
        "examples": [
          "In the US, winter wheat is harvested in the early summer.",
          "By the end of the year, growers in the state will have harvested 1.8 million barrels of fruit.",
          "About 30 million pounds of red snapper are harvested from US waters every year.",
          "Farmers sort the vegetables when they harvest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or collect a useful substance, for example water or a chemical element, from somewhere so that it can be used:",
        "examples": [
          "Hydrogen and oxygen could be harvested from the frozen water reserves.",
          "We use harvested rainwater for most of our cooking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take cells or other body parts from someone for medical use:",
        "examples": [
          "The donor organ is harvested at the accident scene and rushed to a hospital.",
          "Stem cells harvested from cord blood have been used to successfully treat dozens of serious illnesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect large quantities of information, especially automatically:",
        "examples": [
          "The ministry will not harvest data about salaries, sexual orientation, or country of origin for foreigners.",
          "Unauthorized use of personal information harvested from social networks is likely to anger potential customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get an advantage or something valuable from a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He could harvest considerable political capital out of this incident.",
          "The only winners here seem to be the large, for-profit corporations who harvest profits from schools."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "harvesting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of picking and collecting crops, or of collecting plants, animals, or fish as food:",
        "examples": [
          "When maize cultivation was introduced it was probably women who did the growing and harvesting of the crops.",
          "Abalone harvesting has been prohibited in local waters since the mid-1990s.",
          "Timber harvesting in the boreal forest is huge in scope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of taking or collecting a useful substance, for example water or a chemical element, from somewhere so that it can be used:",
        "examples": [
          "When we started rainwater harvesting, we used the rainwater for washing, cooking, and drinking.",
          "The area would be a good site for tidal energy harvesting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of taking cells or other body parts from someone for medical use:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a lot of controversy surrounding the harvesting of stem cells.",
          "Large-scale harvesting of eggs from women can be medically risky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of collecting large quantities of information, especially automatically:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has been accused of unauthorised data harvesting from social media accounts.",
          "Online users are suspicious of cookies and the harvesting of user information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of getting an advantage or something valuable from a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Having spent several years building and adding value to a business, the entrepreneur recovers value through a process of harvesting, selling the business or its assets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of continuing to make as much profit as possible from a product or business while spending as little as possible on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies may pursue a harvesting strategy when they have cash-flow problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of collecting information about people, products, companies, etc. from the internet using a search engine (= a program that searches for particular words in documents on websites):",
        "examples": [
          "email/web harvesting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of collecting a natural resource to use it effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "Eco-friendly homes are being installed with solar power and a rainwater harvesting system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of meat, potatoes, and vegetables cut into small pieces and baked or fried:",
        "examples": [
          "corned beef hash",
          "US eggs and hash"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the symbol # on a phone or computer keyboard:",
        "examples": [
          "hash key Please press the hash key to continue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something very badly:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a complete hash of the last question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of meat and potatoes cut into small pieces and baked or fried:",
        "examples": [
          "hash and eggs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a key on a computer keyboard or a phone with the symbol #:",
        "examples": [
          "The code is hash-two-five-zero.",
          "Please press the hash key to continue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hashish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug, illegal in many countries, made from the cannabis plant and usually smoked",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hassle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a situation causing) difficulty or trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't face the hassle of moving again.",
          "give someone hassle My boss has been giving me a lot of hassle this week.",
          "get hassle It's one of the few bars that women can go to and not get any hassle from men.",
          "It was such a hassle trying to get my bank account changed that I nearly gave up.",
          "(all) the hassle I should have taken it back to the shop but I just didn't think it was worth (all) the hassle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy someone, especially by repeatedly asking them something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll do it in my own time - just stop hassling me!",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The children keep hassling me to take them to Disneyland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that causes difficulty or trouble, or an argument:",
        "examples": [
          "Bad weather was the major hassle during our trip.",
          "I got into a hassle with my father about being late."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hassling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy someone, especially by repeatedly asking them something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll do it in my own time - just stop hassling me!",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The children keep hassling me to take them to Disneyland."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "haste": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(too much) speed:",
        "examples": [
          "in haste Unfortunately the report was prepared in haste and contained several inaccuracies.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] In her haste to get up from the table, she knocked over a cup.",
          "His father had just died and he didn't want to marry with indecent haste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great speed:",
        "examples": [
          "In spite of all their haste, they didn’t have time to finish.",
          "Officials acted in haste (= too quickly), without understanding the situation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hasten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen sooner or more quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "There is little doubt that poor medical treatment hastened her death.",
          "These recent poor results have hastened the manager's departure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you hasten to do something, you quickly do it:",
        "examples": [
          "The president hastened to reassure his people that he was in perfect health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you hasten somewhere, you go there quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Reporters hastened from the press conference to call their editors.",
          "From her office on the first floor, she hastened upstairs to speak to her boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to emphasize that you want to make something clear:",
        "examples": [
          "This was my own money that I was using, I hasten to add."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurry, or to make something go or happen faster:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] They didn’t get what they were after – thanks to you, I hasten to add.",
          "[ T ] To hasten softening, place the cream cheese in the oven for a few minutes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hasty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Hasty actions are done in a hurry, sometimes without the necessary care or thought:",
        "examples": [
          "He warned against making hasty decisions.",
          "Now let's not leap to any hasty conclusions.",
          "We saw the rain and made a hasty retreat into the bar.",
          "hasty in I think perhaps we were a little hasty in judging him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a covering for the head that is not part of a piece of clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "a straw hat",
          "a woolly hat",
          "a wide-brimmed hat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to one of the various jobs or responsibilities that someone has:",
        "examples": [
          "wear a hat For this movie, she is wearing the hats of director and actress.",
          "This is me with my manager's hat on talking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing for the head:",
        "examples": [
          "a straw/fur hat",
          "a cowboy hat"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hatch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause an egg to) break in order to allow a young animal to come out",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a plan, especially a secret plan:",
        "examples": [
          "He hatched a plot to forge documents that would embarrass the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opening through a wall, floor, etc., or the cover for it:",
        "examples": [
          "an escape hatch",
          "a serving hatch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break an egg so a baby animal can come out:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The birds hatched out the next afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create or decide on a plan, esp. a secret plan:",
        "examples": [
          "They hatched a plan for a surprise birthday party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opening through a floor or wall, or the cover for an opening, esp. on a ship:",
        "examples": [
          "a cargo hatch"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hatched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause an egg to) break in order to allow a young animal to come out",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a plan, especially a secret plan:",
        "examples": [
          "He hatched a plot to forge documents that would embarrass the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hatches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause an egg to) break in order to allow a young animal to come out",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a plan, especially a secret plan:",
        "examples": [
          "He hatched a plot to forge documents that would embarrass the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opening through a wall, floor, etc., or the cover for it:",
        "examples": [
          "an escape hatch",
          "a serving hatch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break an egg so a baby animal can come out:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The birds hatched out the next afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create or decide on a plan, esp. a secret plan:",
        "examples": [
          "They hatched a plan for a surprise birthday party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opening through a floor or wall, or the cover for an opening, esp. on a ship:",
        "examples": [
          "a cargo hatch"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hatchet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small axe (= tool with a blade that cuts when you hit things with it)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a blade that cuts which is attached to a short handle; a small ax",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hatching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause an egg to) break in order to allow a young animal to come out",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a plan, especially a secret plan:",
        "examples": [
          "He hatched a plot to forge documents that would embarrass the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hatchling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young bird or animal that has recently come out of its egg:",
        "examples": [
          "an alligator hatchling"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hatchlings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young bird or animal that has recently come out of its egg:",
        "examples": [
          "an alligator hatchling"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to dislike someone or something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "Kelly hates her teacher.",
          "She hated the cold, dark days of winter.",
          "I hate it when you do that.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I have always hated speaking in public.",
          "I hate him telling me what to do all the time.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I hate (= do not want) to interrupt, but it's time we left.",
          "I'd hate (= would not like) you to think I didn't appreciate what you'd done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely strong dislike:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave him a look of pure hate.",
          "The feelings of hate grew stronger every day.",
          "pet hate UK One of my pet hates (= one of the main things I dislike) is people who use your name all the while when they're speaking to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to strongly dislike someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Kelly hates her teacher.",
          "[ T ] I have always hated speaking in public.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I hate to say it, but I don’t think Leo is the right man for the job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "disliked very strongly and by many people:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the most hated teacher in the school.",
          "Why is she so hated?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hateful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I never wear grey because it reminds me of my hateful school uniform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "filled with or causing strong dislike:",
        "examples": [
          "She said some hateful things about me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hater": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who strongly dislikes something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a hater of pretence and snobbery.",
          "It's the news Brussels sprout haters have been longing to hear - the veg will be in short supply this Christmas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who says or writes unpleasant things about someone or criticizes their achievements, especially on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Forget the haters - they're just jealous.",
          "Of course, the singer has plenty of haters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who dislikes the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "man-hater He thinks I'm a real man-hater."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "haters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who strongly dislikes something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a hater of pretence and snobbery.",
          "It's the news Brussels sprout haters have been longing to hear - the veg will be in short supply this Christmas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who says or writes unpleasant things about someone or criticizes their achievements, especially on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Forget the haters - they're just jealous.",
          "Of course, the singer has plenty of haters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who dislikes the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "man-hater He thinks I'm a real man-hater."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to dislike someone or something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "Kelly hates her teacher.",
          "She hated the cold, dark days of winter.",
          "I hate it when you do that.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I have always hated speaking in public.",
          "I hate him telling me what to do all the time.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I hate (= do not want) to interrupt, but it's time we left.",
          "I'd hate (= would not like) you to think I didn't appreciate what you'd done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely strong dislike:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave him a look of pure hate.",
          "The feelings of hate grew stronger every day.",
          "pet hate UK One of my pet hates (= one of the main things I dislike) is people who use your name all the while when they're speaking to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to strongly dislike someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Kelly hates her teacher.",
          "[ T ] I have always hated speaking in public.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I hate to say it, but I don’t think Leo is the right man for the job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dislike someone or something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "Kelly hates her teacher.",
          "She hated the cold, dark days of winter.",
          "I hate it when you do that.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I have always hated speaking in public.",
          "I hate him telling me what to do all the time.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I hate (= do not want) to interrupt, but it's time we left.",
          "I'd hate (= would not like) you to think I didn't appreciate what you'd done."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hatred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely strong feeling of dislike:",
        "examples": [
          "hatred of What is very clear in these letters is Clark's passionate hatred of his father.",
          "The motive for this shocking attack seems to be racial hatred."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of dislike; hate:",
        "examples": [
          "He has an extreme hatred of taxes and tolls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a covering for the head that is not part of a piece of clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "a straw hat",
          "a woolly hat",
          "a wide-brimmed hat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to one of the various jobs or responsibilities that someone has:",
        "examples": [
          "wear a hat For this movie, she is wearing the hats of director and actress.",
          "This is me with my manager's hat on talking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing for the head:",
        "examples": [
          "a straw/fur hat",
          "a cowboy hat"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hatter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes hats",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "haul": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pull something heavy slowly and with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "They hauled the boat out of the water.",
          "haul yourself up She hauled herself up into the tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something or someone somewhere, especially by force:",
        "examples": [
          "haul something away FBI agents hauled away boxes of records.",
          "haul someone off The police hauled him off to jail in front of his whole family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport something, usually by road:",
        "examples": [
          "The roomy wagon has plenty of space for hauling the sports equipment she uses as coach of her son's soccer team.",
          "The product loses its economic advantage when it must be hauled farther than 80 miles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually large amount of something that has been stolen or is illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "a haul of arms/drugs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the things someone buys on an occasion when they go shopping:",
        "examples": [
          "shopping haul Check out the Ucinek family shopping haul.",
          "haul video I saw those gloves in a haul video."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of fish caught:",
        "examples": [
          "Fishermen have been complaining of poor hauls all year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey, often a difficult one:",
        "examples": [
          "a long/short haul From there it was a long haul/only a short haul back to our camp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull something heavy or transport something over long distances:",
        "examples": [
          "They use these trucks to haul freight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is hauled somewhere is forced to go there:",
        "examples": [
          "She was arrested, fingerprinted, and hauled before a judge.",
          "If you even mention my name in public, I’ll haul you right into court!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a distance over which something is transported:",
        "examples": [
          "short-haul flights",
          "It’s a long haul to Minnesota."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that was obtained illegally, esp. after it has been taken by the authorities:",
        "examples": [
          "Police say it is the largest haul of stolen art in years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport goods over a long distance by truck, train, or ship:",
        "examples": [
          "In 2006, shippers on the Great Lakes hauled 110 million tons of cargo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone go to a person in authority to answer questions about something they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "haul sb (up) before/in front of sb/sth The EU gave the government two months to come up with a good case or be hauled up before the European Court of Justice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone severely for something they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "Top ministers were hauled over the coals by the select committee for failing to disclose vital information in the inquiry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something that is illegal or has been stolen:",
        "examples": [
          "It was one of the biggest drugs hauls police have seen in recent years.",
          "a haul of sth They uncovered a haul of arms and ammunition at the suspect's address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of fish caught at one time:",
        "examples": [
          "Fishermen have complained of poor hauls all year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a distance travelled carrying goods:",
        "examples": [
          "short/long haul The railroads say they can't make money off short hauls if they don't also get income from the long trips."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hauled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull something heavy slowly and with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "They hauled the boat out of the water.",
          "haul yourself up She hauled herself up into the tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something or someone somewhere, especially by force:",
        "examples": [
          "haul something away FBI agents hauled away boxes of records.",
          "haul someone off The police hauled him off to jail in front of his whole family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport something, usually by road:",
        "examples": [
          "The roomy wagon has plenty of space for hauling the sports equipment she uses as coach of her son's soccer team.",
          "The product loses its economic advantage when it must be hauled farther than 80 miles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hauling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hauls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pull something heavy slowly and with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "They hauled the boat out of the water.",
          "haul yourself up She hauled herself up into the tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something or someone somewhere, especially by force:",
        "examples": [
          "haul something away FBI agents hauled away boxes of records.",
          "haul someone off The police hauled him off to jail in front of his whole family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport something, usually by road:",
        "examples": [
          "The roomy wagon has plenty of space for hauling the sports equipment she uses as coach of her son's soccer team.",
          "The product loses its economic advantage when it must be hauled farther than 80 miles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually large amount of something that has been stolen or is illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "a haul of arms/drugs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the things someone buys on an occasion when they go shopping:",
        "examples": [
          "shopping haul Check out the Ucinek family shopping haul.",
          "haul video I saw those gloves in a haul video."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of fish caught:",
        "examples": [
          "Fishermen have been complaining of poor hauls all year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey, often a difficult one:",
        "examples": [
          "a long/short haul From there it was a long haul/only a short haul back to our camp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull something heavy or transport something over long distances:",
        "examples": [
          "They use these trucks to haul freight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is hauled somewhere is forced to go there:",
        "examples": [
          "She was arrested, fingerprinted, and hauled before a judge.",
          "If you even mention my name in public, I’ll haul you right into court!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a distance over which something is transported:",
        "examples": [
          "short-haul flights",
          "It’s a long haul to Minnesota."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that was obtained illegally, esp. after it has been taken by the authorities:",
        "examples": [
          "Police say it is the largest haul of stolen art in years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport goods over a long distance by truck, train, or ship:",
        "examples": [
          "In 2006, shippers on the Great Lakes hauled 110 million tons of cargo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone go to a person in authority to answer questions about something they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "haul sb (up) before/in front of sb/sth The EU gave the government two months to come up with a good case or be hauled up before the European Court of Justice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone severely for something they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "Top ministers were hauled over the coals by the select committee for failing to disclose vital information in the inquiry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something that is illegal or has been stolen:",
        "examples": [
          "It was one of the biggest drugs hauls police have seen in recent years.",
          "a haul of sth They uncovered a haul of arms and ammunition at the suspect's address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of fish caught at one time:",
        "examples": [
          "Fishermen have complained of poor hauls all year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a distance travelled carrying goods:",
        "examples": [
          "short/long haul The railroads say they can't make money off short hauls if they don't also get income from the long trips."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "haunt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause repeated suffering or anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "Fighting in Vietnam was an experience that would haunt him for the rest of his life.",
          "30 years after the fire he is still haunted by images of death and destruction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a ghost) to appear in a place repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "A ghostly lady is said to haunt the stairway looking for her children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place often visited:",
        "examples": [
          "old haunt This bar used to be one of your old haunts, didn't it, Jake?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to often appear somewhere, or to appear to someone in the form of a ghost (= spirit of a dead person)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to worry or feel anxiety because of being thought about too often:",
        "examples": [
          "His experiences in Vietnam still haunt him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place often visited:",
        "examples": [
          "This restaurant was one of our old haunts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "haunted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing signs of suffering or severe anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "haunted look He had a haunted look about him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A haunted place is one where ghosts often appear:",
        "examples": [
          "haunted house Would you spend the night in a haunted house?",
          "This room is said to be haunted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "often visited by ghosts (= spirits of dead people):",
        "examples": [
          "a haunted house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing signs of worry or anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "haunted eyes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "haunting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "beautiful, but in a sad way and often in a way that cannot be forgotten:",
        "examples": [
          "a haunting melody",
          "the haunting beauty of Africa"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "staying in the mind:",
        "examples": [
          "a haunting melody"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "haunts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause repeated suffering or anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "Fighting in Vietnam was an experience that would haunt him for the rest of his life.",
          "30 years after the fire he is still haunted by images of death and destruction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a ghost) to appear in a place repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "A ghostly lady is said to haunt the stairway looking for her children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place often visited:",
        "examples": [
          "old haunt This bar used to be one of your old haunts, didn't it, Jake?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to often appear somewhere, or to appear to someone in the form of a ghost (= spirit of a dead person)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to worry or feel anxiety because of being thought about too often:",
        "examples": [
          "His experiences in Vietnam still haunt him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place often visited:",
        "examples": [
          "This restaurant was one of our old haunts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "havana": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Cuba, in the western part of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "This impressive baroque building is one of the most beautiful in Havana and dominates the Plaza de Armas.",
          "Havana owes much of its growth and prosperity to its natural harbour, an ideal stopping-off point for ships on the northern coast of Cuba."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "havoc": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "confusion and lack of order, especially causing damage or trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "wreak havoc The storm wreaked (= caused) havoc in the garden, uprooting trees and blowing a fence down.",
          "play havoc with The delay played (= caused) havoc with their travel arrangements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "confusion and lack of order that result in damage or trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "The storm created complete havoc in the park."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "haw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hawaii": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean that is a state of the US :",
        "examples": [
          "She returned to Hawaii in the summer.",
          "Hawaii is the only state that is an archipelago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the largest island in the group of Pacific islands that forms the US state of Hawaii:",
        "examples": [
          "We flew to Hawaiʻi then took a boat to Molokai.",
          "She lives in Captain Cook on the west side of Hawaiʻi Island."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hawaiian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone from the US state of Hawaii:",
        "examples": [
          "The party was thrown by a slightly eccentric Hawaiian.",
          "Obama says his wife is the best hula hooper he knows. And coming from a Hawaiian, that's a pretty big compliment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a language spoken in Hawaii:",
        "examples": [
          "The place is called Pihanakalani in Hawaiian.",
          "She learned Hawaiian at home with her parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the US state of Hawaii or its people or language:",
        "examples": [
          "Koa was Hawaiian and knew a lot about kukui nuts.",
          "Five restaurants in San Francisco serve Hawaiian food.",
          "\"Mahalo\" is the Hawaiian word for \"thank you\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hawk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of large bird that catches small birds and animals for food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who strongly supports the use of force in political relationships rather than discussion or other more peaceful solutions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell goods informally in public places:",
        "examples": [
          "On every street corner there were traders hawking their wares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of large bird that catches small birds and animals for food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell goods in public places by calling out to people:",
        "examples": [
          "She was hawking flowers at the parking lot exit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes that the government should take strong action in controlling the national budget, inflation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The hawks on the committee are worried that 6 per cent growth could trigger inflation.",
          "a budget/deficit/inflation hawk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell goods in the street or a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "Street vendors hawk tea, watches, T-shirts, chickens, and just about everything else.",
          "Most major businesses hawk their wares on the Net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to interest a person or company in a product, idea, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "hawk sth around to sb/sth He has written a guide to finances which he plans to hawk around to all the major publishers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hawking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell goods informally in public places:",
        "examples": [
          "On every street corner there were traders hawking their wares."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hawks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of large bird that catches small birds and animals for food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who strongly supports the use of force in political relationships rather than discussion or other more peaceful solutions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell goods informally in public places:",
        "examples": [
          "On every street corner there were traders hawking their wares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of large bird that catches small birds and animals for food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell goods in public places by calling out to people:",
        "examples": [
          "She was hawking flowers at the parking lot exit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes that the government should take strong action in controlling the national budget, inflation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The hawks on the committee are worried that 6 per cent growth could trigger inflation.",
          "a budget/deficit/inflation hawk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell goods in the street or a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "Street vendors hawk tea, watches, T-shirts, chickens, and just about everything else.",
          "Most major businesses hawk their wares on the Net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to interest a person or company in a product, idea, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "hawk sth around to sb/sth He has written a guide to finances which he plans to hawk around to all the major publishers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hawthorn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of small tree with thorns (= sharp points), white or pink flowers in spring, and small, red fruits in autumn",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hawthorne": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the theory that people’s performance at work improves if they know they are being studied or being given special attention by management:",
        "examples": [
          "The fact that people who knew they were taking part in the study performed better may have been due to the psychological phenomenon known as the Hawthorne effect."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "grass that is cut and dried and used as animal food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "tall grass that is cut, dried, and used as animal food or as covering material:",
        "examples": [
          "a bale of hay"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "haystack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, tall pile of hay in a field",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large pile of hay in a field",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "haywire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop working, often in a way that is very sudden and noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "The television's gone haywire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hazard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is dangerous and likely to cause damage:",
        "examples": [
          "a health/fire hazard",
          "hazard to The busy traffic entrance was a hazard to pedestrians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of a golf course (= area of land used for playing golf) that provides an obstacle (= something that blocks you so that movement, going forward, or action is made more difficult):",
        "examples": [
          "In golf, hazards are just another part of the game.",
          "The golf course now features the most dramatic water hazards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk doing something, especially making a guess, suggestion, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "hazard a guess I wouldn't like to hazard a guess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk doing something that might cause harm to someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The policy hazarded the islands and put the lives of the inhabitants at risk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something dangerous and likely to cause damage:",
        "examples": [
          "a health/fire hazard"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk making a guess or suggestion:",
        "examples": [
          "She wouldn’t hazard a guess about the meaning of the word."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is dangerous and likely to cause a problem or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "an environmental/health/fire hazard",
          "When it comes to investments, research shows that women are more likely to weigh up potential hazards than their male counterparts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hazardous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of substances, materials, activities, or conditions) dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "Hazardous waste must be properly disposed of.",
          "Heavy snow fell overnight, making road conditions hazardous.",
          "hazardous chemicals/substances/cargo",
          "a hazardous journey/occupation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dangerous and involving risk, especially to someone's health:",
        "examples": [
          "hazardous industries/materials/substances"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "haze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something such as heat or smoke in the air that makes it less clear, so that it is difficult to see well:",
        "examples": [
          "The road through the desert shimmered in the haze.",
          "I saw her through a haze of cigarette smoke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play tricks on someone, especially a new person in a fraternity or sorority",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "fog caused by water, smoke, or dust, or an effect of heat that prevents things being seen clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] A brownish haze hung over the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force people new to a group, esp. a sports team or college social group, to take part in activities that are silly, embarrassing, and sometimes harmful in order to be accepted as a member",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hazel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small tree that produces nuts that can be eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a greenish-brown or yellowish-brown colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of eyes) greenish-brown or yellowish-brown in colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small tree that produces edible nuts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of eyes) a green-brown or yellow-brown color",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hazing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of playing tricks on someone, especially a new person in a fraternity or sorority (= a social organization for university students):",
        "examples": [
          "Ten fraternity members had their heads shaved during hazing last week.",
          "A hazing incident ended with one student in the hospital."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hazmat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for hazardous material: a dangerous substance:",
        "examples": [
          "Each volunteer was given a disposable white hazmat suit (= a suit that protects against dangerous substances)",
          "Over the past two weeks, hazmat crews have been flooded with anthrax false alarms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hazy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Hazy air or weather is not clear, especially because of heat:",
        "examples": [
          "hazy sunshine",
          "the hazy days of summer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not remembering things clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "hazy memories of childhood"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not clear because of haze (= fog):",
        "examples": [
          "a hazy day/sky"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Hazy also means not remembering things clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m hazy about what happened after the accident."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "headache": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pain you feel inside your head:",
        "examples": [
          "have a splitting headache I've got a splitting (= severe) headache."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes you great difficulty and worry:",
        "examples": [
          "Finding a babysitter for Saturday evening will be a major headache."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pain you feel inside your head",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes you difficulty or worry:",
        "examples": [
          "Finding a babysitter for New Year’s Eve is going to be a real headache."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "headaches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pain you feel inside your head:",
        "examples": [
          "have a splitting headache I've got a splitting (= severe) headache."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes you great difficulty and worry:",
        "examples": [
          "Finding a babysitter for Saturday evening will be a major headache."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pain you feel inside your head",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes you difficulty or worry:",
        "examples": [
          "Finding a babysitter for New Year’s Eve is going to be a real headache."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "headband": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow strip of material worn around the head, usually to keep your hair or sweat out of your eyes, for example when doing sports:",
        "examples": [
          "He wore a red headband with the NBA logo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip of cloth or a curved plastic strip worn in the hair, that fits closely over the top of the head and behind the ears:",
        "examples": [
          "Accentuate cheekbones by pulling hair off your face with a headband."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow strip of material you wear on your head, usually to keep your hair back from your face",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "headed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "going in a particular direction or towards a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Which way are you headed?",
          "headed for I bumped into a friend headed for the same football match.",
          "When I saw him he was headed for the door (= he was leaving)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "going to or likely to experience a particular thing fairly soon in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "headed for Do you think we are headed for a recession?",
          "Their youngest child is headed for university in the autumn.",
          "I don't like where the country is headed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the number or type of heads mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "a many-headed monster"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "header": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of hitting the ball with your head in football:",
        "examples": [
          "A fine header!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of text, such as a page number or a title, that appears at the top of every page in a document or book",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a phrase that is placed at the beginning of what you want to say, before the subject",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of text, such as a title or a page number, that appears at the top of each page in a printed document",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "headfirst": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with your head in front of the rest of your body while you move forward:",
        "examples": [
          "She dived headfirst into the pool."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "headgear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hat or other covering that is worn on the head:",
        "examples": [
          "When riding a bicycle, you should wear the proper headgear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any type of covering or protection for the head:",
        "examples": [
          "Protective headgear for hockey players is now required."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "headhunter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who tries to persuade someone to leave their job by offering that person another job with more pay and a higher position",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of people that keeps the heads of the enemies that it has killed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a pitcher (= player who throws the ball to the person who tries to hit it)who tries to frighten opponents by throwing the ball so that it goes near to their head:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a reputation among opposing fans as being something of a headhunter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to find people qualified for and willing to take very important jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "She was contacted by a headhunter and invited to apply for the position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is hired by a company to find someone who has the qualifications for an important job and is willing to leave their present job:",
        "examples": [
          "He was approached by a headhunter who was looking for a chief executive for a start-up company.",
          "a corporate/top/leading headhunter"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "words written or printed at the top of a text as a title",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or words put at the top of a page or section of text as a title:",
        "examples": [
          "He looked at the listings under the heading, \"Help wanted,\" hoping to find a job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title printed at the top of a page or section of a document:",
        "examples": [
          "Every day the Daily Telegraph lists eligible unit trusts under the heading 'Authorised unit trust prices'."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the subject of something being discussed, considered, or studied:",
        "examples": [
          "under the heading of sth The study focused on a range of services that go under the heading of long-term care, from nursing-home services to home health assistance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "headless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without a head:",
        "examples": [
          "a headless corpse"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "headlights": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, powerful light at the front of a vehicle, usually one of two:",
        "examples": [
          "I could see a car's headlights coming towards me.",
          "headlights on It was foggy, and all the cars had their headlights on.",
          "dip your headlights No one dips their headlights (= makes them shine downwards) here, so you're constantly dazzled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light on the front of a vehicle, usually one of a pair of lights",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "headline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line of words printed in large letters as the title of a story in a newspaper, or the main points of the news that are broadcast on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "The news of his death was splashed in headlines across all the newspapers.",
          "the eight o'clock headlines"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something as a headline or as the main story:",
        "examples": [
          "The story was headlined \"Killer dogs on the loose\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the main performer at an entertainment event:",
        "examples": [
          "The band's headlining appearance at the festival could be their last."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a headline amount, number, or rate is the most important one or the one that people notice most:",
        "examples": [
          "headline rate of interest The credit card company will cut its headline rate of interest to 19.9 percent.",
          "headline figure The headline figure of 3.6 percent isn't as bad as it looks if you exclude the effects of oil prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "words printed in large letters at the top of a newspaper story that serve as its title",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the most famous or important performer or speaker to take part in an event:",
        "examples": [
          "Since last year, she has headlined at least 32 fundraising events."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide a newspaper story with a headline:",
        "examples": [
          "She was judged fourth in a news story headlined: \"New York's 100 Coolest People.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a headline figure, number, or rate includes everything that affects it:",
        "examples": [
          "If you take the headline figure for personal borrowing of £1,000 bn, it looks a bit scary.",
          "The new investment deal offers a headline rate of 6.9% before tax, 5.52% net."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "headliner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the main performer at a concert, festival, etc., whose name is printed at the top of the list of performers and who usually comes on stage last:",
        "examples": [
          "The festival organizers still haven't announced the headliner for Saturday night.",
          "He couldn't seem to break through as a headliner on the comedy circuit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "headlines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line of words printed in large letters as the title of a story in a newspaper, or the main points of the news that are broadcast on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "The news of his death was splashed in headlines across all the newspapers.",
          "the eight o'clock headlines"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something as a headline or as the main story:",
        "examples": [
          "The story was headlined \"Killer dogs on the loose\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the main performer at an entertainment event:",
        "examples": [
          "The band's headlining appearance at the festival could be their last."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a headline amount, number, or rate is the most important one or the one that people notice most:",
        "examples": [
          "headline rate of interest The credit card company will cut its headline rate of interest to 19.9 percent.",
          "headline figure The headline figure of 3.6 percent isn't as bad as it looks if you exclude the effects of oil prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "words printed in large letters at the top of a newspaper story that serve as its title",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the most famous or important performer or speaker to take part in an event:",
        "examples": [
          "Since last year, she has headlined at least 32 fundraising events."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide a newspaper story with a headline:",
        "examples": [
          "She was judged fourth in a news story headlined: \"New York's 100 Coolest People.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a headline figure, number, or rate includes everything that affects it:",
        "examples": [
          "If you take the headline figure for personal borrowing of £1,000 bn, it looks a bit scary.",
          "The new investment deal offers a headline rate of 6.9% before tax, 5.52% net."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "headlining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something as a headline or as the main story:",
        "examples": [
          "The story was headlined \"Killer dogs on the loose\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the main performer at an entertainment event:",
        "examples": [
          "The band's headlining appearance at the festival could be their last."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "headlock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "especially in wrestling, a way of holding an opponent with your arm around their head so that they cannot move:",
        "examples": [
          "in a headlock He grabbed his opponent in a headlock.",
          "A police officer managed to get the gunman in a headlock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "headmaster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who is in charge of a school",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is the leader of a private school",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "headmistress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is in charge of a school",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "headphones": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device with a part to cover each ear through which you can listen to music, radio broadcasts, etc. without other people hearing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device with parts that cover each ear through which you can listen to something, such as music, without other people hearing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "headquarters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the main offices of an organization such as the army, the police, or a business company:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's headquarters is/are in Amsterdam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main offices or center of operations of an organization, such as the army, police, or a company",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main office or centre of control of a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has its European headquarters in Brussels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the management team who work at a headquarters:",
        "examples": [
          "Regional managers are mostly free to operate without interference from headquarters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the side of a coin that has a picture of someone's head on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Heads won, so our team got to decide who played first.",
          "What is the probability of the coin coming down heads ten times in a row?",
          "OK, we'll flip a coin for it. Heads or tails?",
          "Every time you flip the coin, the odds of it landing on heads are 50:50.",
          "She tossed the coin, and luckily for me it was heads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the side of a coin that has a picture of the head of a person on it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "headset": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of headphones, especially one with a microphone attached to it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electrical device that consists of a part that fits over a person's ears and a part into which the person can speak, used for communicating over a telephone or by radio without using the hands",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment worn on the head that allows someone to hear sound when using a phone, music, or computer system. Headsets sometimes have a microphone (= a part you speak into):",
        "examples": [
          "a Bluetooth/wireless/hands-free headset"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "headsets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of headphones, especially one with a microphone attached to it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electrical device that consists of a part that fits over a person's ears and a part into which the person can speak, used for communicating over a telephone or by radio without using the hands",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment worn on the head that allows someone to hear sound when using a phone, music, or computer system. Headsets sometimes have a microphone (= a part you speak into):",
        "examples": [
          "a Bluetooth/wireless/hands-free headset"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "headstone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large stone that is put at one end of a grave with the name of the person who has died and other details such as the year they died",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tombstone",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "headstrong": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very determined to do what you want without listening to others:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a headstrong child, always getting into trouble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "determined to do or think what you want despite opposition from others:",
        "examples": [
          "a headstrong teenager"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "headway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make progress or get closer to achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm trying to learn to drive, but I'm not making much headway (with it).",
          "Little headway has been made so far in the negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make progress:",
        "examples": [
          "Banking legislation appears to be making headway in Congress.",
          "make headway in doing sth According to reports, the Federal Reserve has made headway in slowing growth to a moderate pace while restraining inflation.",
          "make headway on sth The trade surplus shows manufacturers made headway on productivity last year.",
          "make headway with sth We are pleased to report that we have made considerable headway with proposals on energy conservation.",
          "make headway against sb/sth Smaller firms are struggling to make headway against larger competitors.",
          "make headway in sth Researchers are making some headway in the battle to find a cure for the disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in value:",
        "examples": [
          "Few strategists expect shares to make any headway before the end of the year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "headwind": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wind blowing in the opposite direction to the one you are moving in:",
        "examples": [
          "stiff/strong headwind The runners had to battle against a stiff/strong headwind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wind blowing directly against you as you move forward:",
        "examples": [
          "The boats had to battle a strong headwind over the last part of the race."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heady": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a powerful effect, making you feel slightly drunk or excited:",
        "examples": [
          "a heady wine/perfume",
          "heady days In the heady days of their youth, they thought anything was possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing a feeling of high energy, confidence, and excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "Home sales remained steady in August, although running slightly below July’s heady pace."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make or become well again, especially after a cut or other injury:",
        "examples": [
          "heal (up) The wounds were gradually healing (up).",
          "The plaster cast helps to heal the broken bone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a bad situation or painful emotion heals, it ends or improves, and if something heals it, it makes it end or improve:",
        "examples": [
          "Peace talks were held to try to heal the growing rift between the two sides.",
          "A broken heart takes a long time to heal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become healthy or whole again:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] As people age, they tend to heal more slowly.",
          "[ T ] Steroids are produced by the body to help heal damaged tissue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "healed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become well again, especially after a cut or other injury:",
        "examples": [
          "heal (up) The wounds were gradually healing (up).",
          "The plaster cast helps to heal the broken bone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a bad situation or painful emotion heals, it ends or improves, and if something heals it, it makes it end or improve:",
        "examples": [
          "Peace talks were held to try to heal the growing rift between the two sides.",
          "A broken heart takes a long time to heal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "healer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the power to cure ill people without using ordinary medicines:",
        "examples": [
          "a spiritual healer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that heals:",
        "examples": [
          "Time is a great healer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "healing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of becoming well again, especially after a cut or other injury, or of making someone well again :",
        "examples": [
          "This herb has been used in healing for centuries.",
          "Wounds should be covered with a gauze dressing while healing occurs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process in which a bad situation or painful emotion ends or improves:",
        "examples": [
          "Healing only begins when the hurt is shared with someone.",
          "We have seen much progress, but the healing process is going to take years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "helping to make someone well again, especially after a cut or other injury:",
        "examples": [
          "Amber was thought to have healing powers.",
          "They diagnosed all kinds of illnesses and dispensed healing potions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make or become well again, especially after a cut or other injury:",
        "examples": [
          "heal (up) The wounds were gradually healing (up).",
          "The plaster cast helps to heal the broken bone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a bad situation or painful emotion heals, it ends or improves, and if something heals it, it makes it end or improve:",
        "examples": [
          "Peace talks were held to try to heal the growing rift between the two sides.",
          "A broken heart takes a long time to heal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become healthy or whole again:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] As people age, they tend to heal more slowly.",
          "[ T ] Steroids are produced by the body to help heal damaged tissue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "health": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the condition of the body and the degree to which it is free from illness, or the state of being well:",
        "examples": [
          "to be in good/poor health",
          "Regular exercise is good for your health.",
          "I had to give up drinking for health reasons.",
          "ill health He gave up work because of ill health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "services and jobs that exist to take care of people's health:",
        "examples": [
          "The public wants more funding for education and health.",
          "health services All families need access to local health services.",
          "health professionals/workers",
          "a health centre/facility",
          "the health minister"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of something that changes or develops, such as an organization or system:",
        "examples": [
          "the financial health of the business"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of the body or mind and the degree to which it is free from illness, or the state of being well:",
        "examples": [
          "Her health was much improved after she started exercising.",
          "fig. The health of the economy is still causing concern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are in good/poor health, your physical condition is healthy or is not healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s in excellent health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or business of providing medical services:",
        "examples": [
          "They welcomed the government's commitment to extra spending on health and education.",
          "Treatment of heart disease and cancer will be a top priority according to a report released by the Department of Health.",
          "The governor's plan is by far the most sweeping health reform proposal that any state has attempted recently.",
          "health department/official"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of someone's body or mind, or the state of being well:",
        "examples": [
          "Increases in the volume of work are damaging the health of some of our top executives.",
          "A clean water supply is crucial to public health.",
          "health problems/risks/threats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of a company, organization, or economy and the degree to which it is successful or makes a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "In the UK, every retailer's health is measured by its Christmas sales.",
          "Layoffs are sometimes necessary for the long-term health of an economy.",
          "the financial health of the company"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that an organization or system is in a good financial position or has been operating honestly and legally, after having examined it:",
        "examples": [
          "Concerns about \"installation procedures\" mean the company cannot be given a clean bill of health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state or announce that a product, place, etc. is safe to use after testing it or examining it:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurant has been given a clean bill of health."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "healthcare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity or business of providing medical services:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people in the country cannot afford health care.",
          "Large corporations should have some responsibility in providing healthcare, safe working conditions, and an environment of equality.",
          "For many voters, health care reforms are high on the political agenda.",
          "healthcare system/service/sector The NHS is a world-leading healthcare system free at the point of need to everyone.",
          "healthcare benefits/costs/expenses",
          "healthcare/industry/company/provider",
          "free/private health care"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "healthier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong and well:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a normal, healthy child.",
          "He looks healthy enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing that you are strong and well:",
        "examples": [
          "The walk had given her a healthy glow.",
          "a healthy appetite"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good for your health:",
        "examples": [
          "a healthy diet",
          "a good, healthy walk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "successful and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "a healthy economy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "normal and showing good judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "a healthy disrespect for authority"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having, showing, or encouraging good health:",
        "examples": [
          "As long as the baby is healthy, I don’t care if it’s a boy or a girl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Healthy can mean positive:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a healthy attitude toward life and was fun to be with."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something is described as healthy if it is financially successful and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "The real-estate market is much healthier today than it was ten years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A healthy amount is a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Their business showed a healthy profit in its first year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "developing and making money:",
        "examples": [
          "a healthy business/industry/economy",
          "Sound macroeconomic and regulatory policies are essential to a healthy financial sector."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large in amount and showing that a company or economy is successful:",
        "examples": [
          "healthy orders/sales/profits",
          "Bookings on long-haul routes including Heathrow to New York remain healthy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good for your health:",
        "examples": [
          "healthy eating/living",
          "Eating fruit and vegetables is part of a healthy lifestyle.",
          "Employees should maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life.",
          "healthy foods/meals/snacks"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "healthiest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong and well:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a normal, healthy child.",
          "He looks healthy enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing that you are strong and well:",
        "examples": [
          "The walk had given her a healthy glow.",
          "a healthy appetite"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good for your health:",
        "examples": [
          "a healthy diet",
          "a good, healthy walk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "successful and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "a healthy economy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "normal and showing good judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "a healthy disrespect for authority"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having, showing, or encouraging good health:",
        "examples": [
          "As long as the baby is healthy, I don’t care if it’s a boy or a girl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Healthy can mean positive:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a healthy attitude toward life and was fun to be with."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something is described as healthy if it is financially successful and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "The real-estate market is much healthier today than it was ten years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A healthy amount is a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Their business showed a healthy profit in its first year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "developing and making money:",
        "examples": [
          "a healthy business/industry/economy",
          "Sound macroeconomic and regulatory policies are essential to a healthy financial sector."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large in amount and showing that a company or economy is successful:",
        "examples": [
          "healthy orders/sales/profits",
          "Bookings on long-haul routes including Heathrow to New York remain healthy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good for your health:",
        "examples": [
          "healthy eating/living",
          "Eating fruit and vegetables is part of a healthy lifestyle.",
          "Employees should maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life.",
          "healthy foods/meals/snacks"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "healthy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong and well:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a normal, healthy child.",
          "He looks healthy enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing that you are strong and well:",
        "examples": [
          "The walk had given her a healthy glow.",
          "a healthy appetite"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good for your health:",
        "examples": [
          "a healthy diet",
          "a good, healthy walk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "successful and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "a healthy economy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "normal and showing good judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "a healthy disrespect for authority"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having, showing, or encouraging good health:",
        "examples": [
          "As long as the baby is healthy, I don’t care if it’s a boy or a girl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Healthy can mean positive:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a healthy attitude toward life and was fun to be with."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something is described as healthy if it is financially successful and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "The real-estate market is much healthier today than it was ten years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A healthy amount is a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Their business showed a healthy profit in its first year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "developing and making money:",
        "examples": [
          "a healthy business/industry/economy",
          "Sound macroeconomic and regulatory policies are essential to a healthy financial sector."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large in amount and showing that a company or economy is successful:",
        "examples": [
          "healthy orders/sales/profits",
          "Bookings on long-haul routes including Heathrow to New York remain healthy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good for your health:",
        "examples": [
          "healthy eating/living",
          "Eating fruit and vegetables is part of a healthy lifestyle.",
          "Employees should maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life.",
          "healthy foods/meals/snacks"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an untidy pile or mass of things:",
        "examples": [
          "a heap of clothes/rubbish"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put things into a large, untidy pile:",
        "examples": [
          "heap something onto something He heaped more food onto his plate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a messy pile of things:",
        "examples": [
          "A heap of dirty laundry lay at the foot of his bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A heap of/heaps of something is a lot of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Isako is making heaps of money now that she’s in business for herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put things in a pile:",
        "examples": [
          "They heaped their plates with food."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heaps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "heaps of Let Sarah pay for dinner, she's got heaps of money.",
          "Our new house is heaps bigger than our last one."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hearing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official meeting that is held to collect the facts about an event or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "A disciplinary hearing will examine charges of serious professional misconduct against three surgeons.",
          "(fair) hearing I think we should give him a (fair) hearing (= we should listen to what he wants to say)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to hear:",
        "examples": [
          "He's getting old and his hearing isn't very good.",
          "hearing loss He suffered hearing loss from testing aircraft engines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to hear:",
        "examples": [
          "We wanted to create something that both deaf and hearing audiences could enjoy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to hear sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "Since he’s gotten older, his hearing isn’t what it used to be."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official meeting that is held to gather the facts about an event or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "A Senate subcommittee is holding hearings about the mortgage crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting of a group of people, for example judges or politicians, to hear the facts relating to a legal problem or subject of public interest before they make a decision about it:",
        "examples": [
          "hold/schedule a hearing A hearing before Judge L.A. Harris Jr. is scheduled for Wednesday.",
          "a Congressional/Senate/committee hearing Senate hearings on the Commission's recommendations will begin next month.",
          "a full/preliminary hearing With a preliminary hearing, a defendant gets a chance to see evidence against him or her.",
          "a court hearing"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hearings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official meeting that is held to collect the facts about an event or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "A disciplinary hearing will examine charges of serious professional misconduct against three surgeons.",
          "(fair) hearing I think we should give him a (fair) hearing (= we should listen to what he wants to say)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to hear:",
        "examples": [
          "He's getting old and his hearing isn't very good.",
          "hearing loss He suffered hearing loss from testing aircraft engines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to hear:",
        "examples": [
          "We wanted to create something that both deaf and hearing audiences could enjoy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to hear sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "Since he’s gotten older, his hearing isn’t what it used to be."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official meeting that is held to gather the facts about an event or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "A Senate subcommittee is holding hearings about the mortgage crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting of a group of people, for example judges or politicians, to hear the facts relating to a legal problem or subject of public interest before they make a decision about it:",
        "examples": [
          "hold/schedule a hearing A hearing before Judge L.A. Harris Jr. is scheduled for Wednesday.",
          "a Congressional/Senate/committee hearing Senate hearings on the Commission's recommendations will begin next month.",
          "a full/preliminary hearing With a preliminary hearing, a defendant gets a chance to see evidence against him or her.",
          "a court hearing"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hears": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to receive or become conscious of a sound using your ears:",
        "examples": [
          "She heard a noise outside.",
          "My grandfather is getting old and can't hear very well.",
          "You'll have to speak up, I can't hear you.",
          "[ + obj + -ing verb  ] I heard/I could hear someone calling my name.",
          "[ + obj + infinitive without to  ] At eight o'clock Jane heard him go out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be told information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you heard the news?",
          "If you haven't heard by Friday, assume I'm not coming.",
          "[ + question word ] Have you heard what's happened?",
          "[ + (that) ] I hear (that) you're leaving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to listen to someone or something with great attention or officially in court:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a really interesting programme on the radio this morning.",
          "[ + infinitive without to ] I heard the orchestra play at Carnegie Hall last summer.",
          "An audience gathered to hear him speak.",
          "formal Lord, hear our prayers.",
          "The case will be heard (= officially listened to) by the High Court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive or become aware of sounds with your ears:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I can’t hear you with the TV on.",
          "[ I ] After a long trip on a plane, I don’t hear very well for a few hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to listen to what someone is saying or sounds being made:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard him interviewed on the radio this morning.",
          "Have you heard the group’s latest recording?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be told or informed about:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Have you heard the news?",
          "[ I ] I hadn’t heard about that.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] I hear (that) your house is up for sale.",
          "[ T ] I’ve heard a lot about you from my sister and am glad to meet you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hearsay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "information that you have heard but do not know to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "The evidence against them is all hearsay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information you have heard that might or might not be true:",
        "examples": [
          "The court cannot accept evidence based on hearsay and rumor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hearse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle used to carry a body in a coffin to a funeral",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special car used to carry a body in a coffin (= long box) esp. to a funeral",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "heartache": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feelings of great sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "You've caused me nothing but heartache.",
          "She writes about the joys and heartaches of bringing up children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great sadness or worry:",
        "examples": [
          "Their son's illness has caused them so much heartache."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heartaches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feelings of great sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "You've caused me nothing but heartache.",
          "She writes about the joys and heartaches of bringing up children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great sadness or worry:",
        "examples": [
          "Their son's illness has caused them so much heartache."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heartbeat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the regular movement or sound that the heart makes as it sends blood around your body:",
        "examples": [
          "a steady heartbeat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or thing that is most important in forming the character of a place, organization, etc. and giving it energy:",
        "examples": [
          "Keane was the heartbeat of the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the regular movement or sound that the heart makes as it pushes blood around the body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "heartbeats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the regular movement or sound that the heart makes as it sends blood around your body:",
        "examples": [
          "a steady heartbeat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or thing that is most important in forming the character of a place, organization, etc. and giving it energy:",
        "examples": [
          "Keane was the heartbeat of the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the regular movement or sound that the heart makes as it pushes blood around the body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "heartbreak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feelings of great sadness or disappointment:",
        "examples": [
          "The kidnapping has caused the family months of heartbreak and suffering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of great sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "They endured the heartbreak of watching two of their children die of the disease."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heartbreaker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an attractive person who is likely to make other people fall in love with them and make them feel sad:",
        "examples": [
          "At the time I met him he was a heartbreaker; he looked like James Dean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes someone very sad:",
        "examples": [
          "Knowing that I can't see my grandchildren, that's a heartbreaker for me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heartbreaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing extreme sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "a heartbreaking story",
          "It is heartbreaking (for him) that he cannot see his children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heartbroken": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely sad:",
        "examples": [
          "If she ever left him he would be heartbroken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling very sad or disappointed:",
        "examples": [
          "Alexis was heartbroken when she was dropped from the team."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heartburn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a painful burning feeling in the lower chest caused by the stomach not digesting food correctly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant burning feeling in the lower part of the chest caused by difficulty in digesting food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "heartened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling happier and more positive about something:",
        "examples": [
          "heartened to I was heartened to hear reports that the tickets for the show were selling well.",
          "We all felt heartened by the news."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heartening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel happier and more positive:",
        "examples": [
          "it is heartening to It was heartening to see so many people at the rally."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heartfelt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strongly felt and sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "heartfelt relief",
          "heartfelt apology/thanks formal Please accept my heartfelt apologies/thanks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strongly felt and sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "He hugged her awkwardly as he said goodbye, but his good wishes were heartfelt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hearth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the area around a fireplace or the area of floor in front of it:",
        "examples": [
          "A bright fire was burning in the hearth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a home, especially when seen as a place of comfort and love:",
        "examples": [
          "hearth and home They were reluctant to leave hearth and home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the floor of a fireplace, and often also the area in front of it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "heartily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "enthusiastically, energetically, and often loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "She laughed heartily at the joke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely or very much:",
        "examples": [
          "I am heartily sick of the whole situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an enthusiastic and strong way:",
        "examples": [
          "He heartily approved of the changes in policy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heartland": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the central part of a country or area:",
        "examples": [
          "the heartland of America"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a country that is most important for a particular activity, or where a political party has the most support:",
        "examples": [
          "the old industrial heartlands",
          "UK the Labour/Tory heartlands"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the central or most important part of an area:",
        "examples": [
          "The Midwest is the agricultural heartland of the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area where a large number of people support a particular political party and vote for it in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "Turnouts were as low as 14% in parts of the so-called heartland.",
          "the Labour/Tory/Republican heartland(s)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area where a particular industry is very important:",
        "examples": [
          "heartland of sth Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia have become Europe's new heartland of carmaking investment.",
          "agricultural/industrial/commercial heartland(s) At the center of India's industrial heartland, the hoped-for flood of jobs has not yet come."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heartless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "cruel and not worrying about other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be so heartless!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cruel or unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "She denounced the cutbacks on aid to the poor as heartless and shortsighted policies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hearts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the four suits in playing cards, represented by a red heart shape:",
        "examples": [
          "of hearts Laura played the queen of hearts and shouted \"Snap!\"",
          "I had the king, queen, and jack of hearts in my hand.",
          "The king and ace of hearts have already been played.",
          "Hearts are trumps in this round.",
          "Start by sorting the cards into spades, hearts, clubs, and diamonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the four suits (= groups) of playing cards, the symbol for which is the shape used to represent the heart as a symbol of love",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "heartstrings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause strong feelings of love or sympathy:",
        "examples": [
          "It's the story of a lost child - guaranteed to tug at the heartstrings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heartwarming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of an event, action, or story) seeming to be something positive and good and therefore causing feelings of pleasure and happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "a heartwarming tale of triumph over adversity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing feelings of pleasure and happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "People have been so kind and helpful since Dan's been sick - it's really heartwarming to see."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hearty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "enthusiastic, energetic, and often loudly expressed:",
        "examples": [
          "a hearty welcome",
          "a hearty laugh"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large or (especially of food) in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "We ate a hearty breakfast before we set off.",
          "hearty appetite She's got a hearty appetite (= she eats a lot)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a hearty dislike of any sort of office work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "enthusiastic and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "a hearty handshake",
          "a hearty laugh"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "generous or large:",
        "examples": [
          "We ate a hearty breakfast before we set off on our hike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Hearty is also used to mean satisfying to the taste:",
        "examples": [
          "a hearty vegetable soup"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being hot or warm, or the temperature of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the heat of the sun/fire",
          "How do you manage to work in this heat without air conditioning?",
          "She always wore a coat, even in the heat of summer.",
          "on a high heat Cook the meat on a high heat (= at a high temperature).",
          "on a low heat Let it simmer on a low heat (= at a low temperature) for ten minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system that keeps a building warm:",
        "examples": [
          "Is the heat on?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a race or competition in which it is decided who will compete in the final event:",
        "examples": [
          "Phelps swam fastest in the heats.",
          "He lost the first heat by about a car length."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An animal that is in heat is in a state of sexual excitement and ready to breed:",
        "examples": [
          "It is essential to know when the goat is on heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a pitcher's ability to throw the the ball very fast, or an act of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "bring the heat Even at the age of 40, he could still bring the heat.",
          "He struck out Bell with high heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something hot or warm, or to become hot or warm:",
        "examples": [
          "A large house like this must be expensive to heat.",
          "heat something up Shall I heat up some soup for lunch?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "warmth, esp. a lot of warmth:",
        "examples": [
          "the heat of the sun"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Heat is also a form of energy that a substance has because of the movement of its molecules or atoms.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The heat can also mean hot weather:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought I’d like living in Florida, but the heat was too much for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The heat is also the system in a building or a stove that controls the temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m freezing – can you turn up the heat?",
          "Lower the heat when the water starts to boil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of energy that moves from one object or substance to another because of their difference in temperature",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of strong emotion, esp. excitement or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "The heat of his own argument swept him away.",
          "John apologized for the remarks he had made in the heat of the moment (= while he was angry or excited)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "responsibility or blame:",
        "examples": [
          "We took a lot of heat for showing that on TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competition, esp. a race, in which it is decided who will compete in the final event",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an animal, esp. a female, is in heat, it is ready to breed.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a place or thing warm:",
        "examples": [
          "It costs a lot to heat this house.",
          "Heat the sauce in the microwave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a difficult situation in which you have to deal with a lot of problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Domestic retailers are feeling the heat from foreign competitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to force someone or something to do something in order to get the result you want:",
        "examples": [
          "OPEC could turn up the heat by increasing oil prices still further."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made hot or warm:",
        "examples": [
          "a heated towel rail",
          "a heated swimming pool"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excited or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "a heated debate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excited or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "a heated argument/exchange"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heater": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that produces heat:",
        "examples": [
          "a gas/electric heater"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another name for a",
        "examples": [
          "He struck out the hitter with a 95-mile-an-hour heater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that heats esp. water or an enclosed space",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "heaters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that produces heat:",
        "examples": [
          "a gas/electric heater"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another name for a",
        "examples": [
          "He struck out the hitter with a 95-mile-an-hour heater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that heats esp. water or an enclosed space",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "heath": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of land that is not used for growing crops, where grass and other small plants grow, but where there are few trees or bushes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "heathen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of people or their way of life, activities, and ideas) having no religion, or belonging to a religion that is not Christianity, Judaism, or Islam",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has no religion, or who belongs to a religion that is not Christianity, Judaism, or Islam",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "heathen people:",
        "examples": [
          "convert the heathen Those who attempted to convert the heathen were put to death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who behaves as if they are not educated:",
        "examples": [
          "He's such a heathen - he's never even heard of Puccini."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used, esp. in the past, of people or their way of life, activities, and ideas) having no religion, or belonging to a religion that is not Christianity, Judaism, or Islam",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "heathens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of people or their way of life, activities, and ideas) having no religion, or belonging to a religion that is not Christianity, Judaism, or Islam",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has no religion, or who belongs to a religion that is not Christianity, Judaism, or Islam",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "heathen people:",
        "examples": [
          "convert the heathen Those who attempted to convert the heathen were put to death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who behaves as if they are not educated:",
        "examples": [
          "He's such a heathen - he's never even heard of Puccini."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used, esp. in the past, of people or their way of life, activities, and ideas) having no religion, or belonging to a religion that is not Christianity, Judaism, or Islam",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "heather": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a low, spreading bush, usually with small pink, purple, or white flowers, that grows wild, especially on hills",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "heating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the system that keeps a building warm:",
        "examples": [
          "Is the heating on?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of making something warm, esp. a building, or the equipment used for this:",
        "examples": [
          "heating costs/oil/efficiency",
          "He takes care of the heating and air-conditioning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being hot or warm, or the temperature of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the heat of the sun/fire",
          "How do you manage to work in this heat without air conditioning?",
          "She always wore a coat, even in the heat of summer.",
          "on a high heat Cook the meat on a high heat (= at a high temperature).",
          "on a low heat Let it simmer on a low heat (= at a low temperature) for ten minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system that keeps a building warm:",
        "examples": [
          "Is the heat on?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a race or competition in which it is decided who will compete in the final event:",
        "examples": [
          "Phelps swam fastest in the heats.",
          "He lost the first heat by about a car length."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An animal that is in heat is in a state of sexual excitement and ready to breed:",
        "examples": [
          "It is essential to know when the goat is on heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a pitcher's ability to throw the the ball very fast, or an act of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "bring the heat Even at the age of 40, he could still bring the heat.",
          "He struck out Bell with high heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something hot or warm, or to become hot or warm:",
        "examples": [
          "A large house like this must be expensive to heat.",
          "heat something up Shall I heat up some soup for lunch?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "warmth, esp. a lot of warmth:",
        "examples": [
          "the heat of the sun"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Heat is also a form of energy that a substance has because of the movement of its molecules or atoms.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The heat can also mean hot weather:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought I’d like living in Florida, but the heat was too much for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The heat is also the system in a building or a stove that controls the temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m freezing – can you turn up the heat?",
          "Lower the heat when the water starts to boil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of energy that moves from one object or substance to another because of their difference in temperature",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of strong emotion, esp. excitement or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "The heat of his own argument swept him away.",
          "John apologized for the remarks he had made in the heat of the moment (= while he was angry or excited)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "responsibility or blame:",
        "examples": [
          "We took a lot of heat for showing that on TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competition, esp. a race, in which it is decided who will compete in the final event",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an animal, esp. a female, is in heat, it is ready to breed.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a place or thing warm:",
        "examples": [
          "It costs a lot to heat this house.",
          "Heat the sauce in the microwave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a difficult situation in which you have to deal with a lot of problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Domestic retailers are feeling the heat from foreign competitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to force someone or something to do something in order to get the result you want:",
        "examples": [
          "OPEC could turn up the heat by increasing oil prices still further."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heave": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move something heavy using a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "He heaved the bag onto his shoulder.",
          "He cleared a space, heaving boxes out of the way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something forcefully, especially something large and heavy:",
        "examples": [
          "She picked up a heavy book and heaved it at him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something heaves, it makes one or more large movements up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "As the wind increased, the deck of the ship began to heave beneath his feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel as if you are going to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "The smell of the fish made me/my stomach heave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of throwing, pushing, or pulling something with a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "give a heave They gave a great heave and rolled the boulder out of the way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull, push, lift, or throw something heavy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] He leaned his weight against the door and heaved it open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something heaves, it moves up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] After the race she was covered in sweat, her chest heaving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel as if you are going to vomit, or to vomit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of pulling, pushing, lifting, or throwing something with a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "With a great heave, they rolled the boulder out of the way."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heaven": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in some religions, the place, sometimes imagined to be in the sky, where God or the gods live and where good people are believed to go after they die, so that they can enjoy perfect happiness",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that gives you great pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "I just lay in the sun for a week and did nothing - it was heaven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "We stared up at the heavens trying to see the comet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some religions) the place where God or the gods live or where good people are believed to go after they die, sometimes thought to be in the sky",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Heaven is also something that gives you great pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "It was heaven lying there in the sunshine listening to the birds sing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heavenly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of heaven:",
        "examples": [
          "a heavenly light",
          "heavenly music",
          "our heavenly Father (= God)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving great pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a good party and the food was heavenly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or from heaven, or giving great pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a good party and the food was heavenly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heavens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "We stared up at the heavens trying to see the comet.",
          "This object was brighter than any star in the heavens.",
          "As she crossed the finishing line, she raised her arms to the heavens.",
          "He turned his radio dish to the heavens to listen for extraterrestrial signals.",
          "The telescope scans the heavens, searching for ultraviolet light sources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of surprise, anger, annoyance, or emphasis:",
        "examples": [
          "Good heavens – I didn’t realize it was getting so late!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "They rolled their eyes toward the heavens."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heavier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "weighing a lot, and needing effort to move or lift:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy equipment",
          "heavy work/lifting",
          "how heavy How heavy is that box? (= How much does it weigh?)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of something unpleasant) of very or especially great force, amount, or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "a heavy blow to the head",
          "heavy fighting",
          "heavy traffic",
          "heavy rain/snow",
          "a heavy smoker/drinker",
          "a heavy sleeper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sea that is rough with large waves:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship ran aground in heavy seas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick, strong, solid, or strongly made:",
        "examples": [
          "a heavy winter coat",
          "a heavy meal (= a large amount of solid food)",
          "a big man with heavy features"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Heavy soil is thick and difficult to dig or walk through.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick, solid-looking, and not delicate:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun disappeared behind heavy clouds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Heavy machines or vehicles that are very large and powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy artillery/machinery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something such as a situation that is dangerous or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Then the police arrived and things got really heavy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large strong man employed to protect someone else or to frighten other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Frank always took a couple of heavies along with him when he went collecting his debts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boxer or wrestler who competes in the heaviest weight group:",
        "examples": [
          "At that point in his career, there were no great heavies capable of pushing him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "weighing a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "The piano’s much too heavy for one person to lift.",
          "Bob’s much heavier than the last time I saw him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick, strong, solid, or looking that way:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy clouds",
          "heavy cream",
          "It’s too hot today for a heavy meal (= a large, cooked meal that is hard to digest)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of great amount, or degree, or force:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy snow/rain/fog",
          "heavy traffic",
          "a heavy workload",
          "a heavy sleeper",
          "heavy fighting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "larger in number or amount than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy taxes/fines/subsidies Those found to be violating the law could face heavy fines.",
          "Salaries and bonuses of directors have been cut by a third after heavy criticism of 'fat-cat' payments.",
          "There are worries that the dollar will come under heavy pressure later in the year.",
          "a heavy burden/debt/loss",
          "heavy demand/selling/investment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving a lot of work and effort:",
        "examples": [
          "a heavy workload/schedule"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Some faculty members have criticized the board as too heavy on business people and too light on educational experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a very difficult situation because of a mistake or bad decision that has been made:",
        "examples": [
          "If we reject the deal, we will pay a heavy price in terms of trade, jobs, and investment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heavies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "weighing a lot, and needing effort to move or lift:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy equipment",
          "heavy work/lifting",
          "how heavy How heavy is that box? (= How much does it weigh?)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of something unpleasant) of very or especially great force, amount, or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "a heavy blow to the head",
          "heavy fighting",
          "heavy traffic",
          "heavy rain/snow",
          "a heavy smoker/drinker",
          "a heavy sleeper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sea that is rough with large waves:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship ran aground in heavy seas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick, strong, solid, or strongly made:",
        "examples": [
          "a heavy winter coat",
          "a heavy meal (= a large amount of solid food)",
          "a big man with heavy features"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Heavy soil is thick and difficult to dig or walk through.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick, solid-looking, and not delicate:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun disappeared behind heavy clouds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Heavy machines or vehicles that are very large and powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy artillery/machinery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something such as a situation that is dangerous or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Then the police arrived and things got really heavy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large strong man employed to protect someone else or to frighten other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Frank always took a couple of heavies along with him when he went collecting his debts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boxer or wrestler who competes in the heaviest weight group:",
        "examples": [
          "At that point in his career, there were no great heavies capable of pushing him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "weighing a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "The piano’s much too heavy for one person to lift.",
          "Bob’s much heavier than the last time I saw him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick, strong, solid, or looking that way:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy clouds",
          "heavy cream",
          "It’s too hot today for a heavy meal (= a large, cooked meal that is hard to digest)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of great amount, or degree, or force:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy snow/rain/fog",
          "heavy traffic",
          "a heavy workload",
          "a heavy sleeper",
          "heavy fighting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "larger in number or amount than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy taxes/fines/subsidies Those found to be violating the law could face heavy fines.",
          "Salaries and bonuses of directors have been cut by a third after heavy criticism of 'fat-cat' payments.",
          "There are worries that the dollar will come under heavy pressure later in the year.",
          "a heavy burden/debt/loss",
          "heavy demand/selling/investment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving a lot of work and effort:",
        "examples": [
          "a heavy workload/schedule"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Some faculty members have criticized the board as too heavy on business people and too light on educational experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a very difficult situation because of a mistake or bad decision that has been made:",
        "examples": [
          "If we reject the deal, we will pay a heavy price in terms of trade, jobs, and investment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heaviest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "weighing a lot, and needing effort to move or lift:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy equipment",
          "heavy work/lifting",
          "how heavy How heavy is that box? (= How much does it weigh?)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of something unpleasant) of very or especially great force, amount, or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "a heavy blow to the head",
          "heavy fighting",
          "heavy traffic",
          "heavy rain/snow",
          "a heavy smoker/drinker",
          "a heavy sleeper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sea that is rough with large waves:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship ran aground in heavy seas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick, strong, solid, or strongly made:",
        "examples": [
          "a heavy winter coat",
          "a heavy meal (= a large amount of solid food)",
          "a big man with heavy features"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Heavy soil is thick and difficult to dig or walk through.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick, solid-looking, and not delicate:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun disappeared behind heavy clouds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Heavy machines or vehicles that are very large and powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy artillery/machinery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something such as a situation that is dangerous or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Then the police arrived and things got really heavy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large strong man employed to protect someone else or to frighten other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Frank always took a couple of heavies along with him when he went collecting his debts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boxer or wrestler who competes in the heaviest weight group:",
        "examples": [
          "At that point in his career, there were no great heavies capable of pushing him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "weighing a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "The piano’s much too heavy for one person to lift.",
          "Bob’s much heavier than the last time I saw him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick, strong, solid, or looking that way:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy clouds",
          "heavy cream",
          "It’s too hot today for a heavy meal (= a large, cooked meal that is hard to digest)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of great amount, or degree, or force:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy snow/rain/fog",
          "heavy traffic",
          "a heavy workload",
          "a heavy sleeper",
          "heavy fighting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "larger in number or amount than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy taxes/fines/subsidies Those found to be violating the law could face heavy fines.",
          "Salaries and bonuses of directors have been cut by a third after heavy criticism of 'fat-cat' payments.",
          "There are worries that the dollar will come under heavy pressure later in the year.",
          "a heavy burden/debt/loss",
          "heavy demand/selling/investment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving a lot of work and effort:",
        "examples": [
          "a heavy workload/schedule"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Some faculty members have criticized the board as too heavy on business people and too light on educational experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a very difficult situation because of a mistake or bad decision that has been made:",
        "examples": [
          "If we reject the deal, we will pay a heavy price in terms of trade, jobs, and investment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heavily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to a great degree:",
        "examples": [
          "The terrorists are heavily armed.",
          "The compound is heavily guarded.",
          "She's heavily involved in the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with force, or in a way that needs a lot of effort to move or lift:",
        "examples": [
          "a heavily loaded truck",
          "She fell heavily on her back.",
          "heavily pregnant There were several heavily preganant women in the waiting room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is difficult to accept or deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "weigh heavily on The news she had received weighed heavily on her (= worried her)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a strong, thick, or solid way:",
        "examples": [
          "heavily built He's a heavily built (= large and strong) man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to a great degree, or with a great amount or force:",
        "examples": [
          "heavily armed",
          "She’s heavily involved in politics.",
          "The news weighed heavily on his mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot or to a large degree:",
        "examples": [
          "In France and Switzerland, the agriculture sector is heavily subsidised.",
          "China is heavily dependent on coal, which currently accounts for about 68% of its energy.",
          "We are looking to invest heavily in property over the next 24 months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heaving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "full of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The bar was absolutely heaving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving in large movements up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "He stood on the heaving deck of the ship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heavy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "weighing a lot, and needing effort to move or lift:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy equipment",
          "heavy work/lifting",
          "how heavy How heavy is that box? (= How much does it weigh?)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of something unpleasant) of very or especially great force, amount, or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "a heavy blow to the head",
          "heavy fighting",
          "heavy traffic",
          "heavy rain/snow",
          "a heavy smoker/drinker",
          "a heavy sleeper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sea that is rough with large waves:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship ran aground in heavy seas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick, strong, solid, or strongly made:",
        "examples": [
          "a heavy winter coat",
          "a heavy meal (= a large amount of solid food)",
          "a big man with heavy features"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Heavy soil is thick and difficult to dig or walk through.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick, solid-looking, and not delicate:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun disappeared behind heavy clouds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Heavy machines or vehicles that are very large and powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy artillery/machinery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something such as a situation that is dangerous or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Then the police arrived and things got really heavy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large strong man employed to protect someone else or to frighten other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Frank always took a couple of heavies along with him when he went collecting his debts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boxer or wrestler who competes in the heaviest weight group:",
        "examples": [
          "At that point in his career, there were no great heavies capable of pushing him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "weighing a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "The piano’s much too heavy for one person to lift.",
          "Bob’s much heavier than the last time I saw him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick, strong, solid, or looking that way:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy clouds",
          "heavy cream",
          "It’s too hot today for a heavy meal (= a large, cooked meal that is hard to digest)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of great amount, or degree, or force:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy snow/rain/fog",
          "heavy traffic",
          "a heavy workload",
          "a heavy sleeper",
          "heavy fighting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "larger in number or amount than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy taxes/fines/subsidies Those found to be violating the law could face heavy fines.",
          "Salaries and bonuses of directors have been cut by a third after heavy criticism of 'fat-cat' payments.",
          "There are worries that the dollar will come under heavy pressure later in the year.",
          "a heavy burden/debt/loss",
          "heavy demand/selling/investment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving a lot of work and effort:",
        "examples": [
          "a heavy workload/schedule"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Some faculty members have criticized the board as too heavy on business people and too light on educational experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a very difficult situation because of a mistake or bad decision that has been made:",
        "examples": [
          "If we reject the deal, we will pay a heavy price in terms of trade, jobs, and investment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heavyset": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is heavyset has a large, wide, strong body.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a large, wide body:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a heavyset man with a beautiful tenor voice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heavyweight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a boxer who is in the heaviest weight group, or this division of boxing weight:",
        "examples": [
          "He was short for a heavyweight and had only a short reach.",
          "heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was heavyweight champion of the world.",
          "heavyweight title Ali defeated Sonny Liston in 1964 for the world heavyweight title.",
          "at heavyweight He has held world titles at light heavyweight and, briefly, at heavyweight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is important or serious and that other people notice:",
        "examples": [
          "Her extraordinary intelligence and speaking ability made her a political heavyweight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in boxing, a competitor who weighs more than 175 pounds, or 79.5 kilograms, and is in the heaviest group",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has a lot of power in a particular business or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a political heavyweight"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very successful and powerful person or company:",
        "examples": [
          "In order to promote London as a world financial centre, the Prime Minister will meet with City heavyweights later this week.",
          "a political/industry/market heavyweight Market heavyweights will update investors in the first-quarter earnings season.",
          "a heavyweight backer/broker"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heavyweights": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a boxer who is in the heaviest weight group, or this division of boxing weight:",
        "examples": [
          "He was short for a heavyweight and had only a short reach.",
          "heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was heavyweight champion of the world.",
          "heavyweight title Ali defeated Sonny Liston in 1964 for the world heavyweight title.",
          "at heavyweight He has held world titles at light heavyweight and, briefly, at heavyweight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is important or serious and that other people notice:",
        "examples": [
          "Her extraordinary intelligence and speaking ability made her a political heavyweight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in boxing, a competitor who weighs more than 175 pounds, or 79.5 kilograms, and is in the heaviest group",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has a lot of power in a particular business or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a political heavyweight"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very successful and powerful person or company:",
        "examples": [
          "In order to promote London as a world financial centre, the Prime Minister will meet with City heavyweights later this week.",
          "a political/industry/market heavyweight Market heavyweights will update investors in the first-quarter earnings season.",
          "a heavyweight backer/broker"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hebrew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ancient language of the Jewish people, or the modern form of it, which is an official language of Israel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Jewish person, used especially about the Jews of ancient Israel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or relating to the ancient language of the Jewish people, or the modern form of it, which is an official language of Israel:",
        "examples": [
          "There were Hebrew inscriptions on the walls.",
          "a Hebrew publication/manuscript"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hebrews": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ancient language of the Jewish people, or the modern form of it, which is an official language of Israel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Jewish person, used especially about the Jews of ancient Israel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or relating to the ancient language of the Jewish people, or the modern form of it, which is an official language of Israel:",
        "examples": [
          "There were Hebrew inscriptions on the walls.",
          "a Hebrew publication/manuscript"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heckle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to interrupt a public speech or performance with loud, unfriendly statements or questions:",
        "examples": [
          "A few angry locals started heckling (the speaker)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to interrupt a public speaker or entertainer with loud, unfriendly statements or questions",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "heckler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who interrupts a public speech or performance with loud, unfriendly statements or questions:",
        "examples": [
          "Robertson was interrupted several times by hecklers.",
          "The heckler was ejected from the hall by a couple of police officers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hectic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "full of activity, or very busy and fast:",
        "examples": [
          "a hectic schedule",
          "hectic pace The area has become a haven for people tired of the hectic pace of city life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "busy, fast, and full of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a hectic schedule",
          "the hectic pace of city life"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely busy:",
        "examples": [
          "Business has been hectic recently.",
          "a hectic day/week/month",
          "She wants to get away from the hectic pace of New York.",
          "Oil prices jumped over $1 a barrel, pushing up to $69 during hectic trading.",
          "a hectic schedule/lifestyle",
          "hectic growth/expansion/activity"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hector": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to talk and behave towards someone in a loud and unpleasantly forceful way, especially in order to get them to act or think as you want",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hedge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line of bushes or small trees planted very close together, especially along the edge of a garden, field, or road:",
        "examples": [
          "a privet hedge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of protecting, controlling, or limiting something:",
        "examples": [
          "hedge against She'd made some overseas investments as a hedge against rising inflation in this country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase that makes what you say less strong",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit something severely:",
        "examples": [
          "be hedged about with We've got permission, but it's hedged about with strict conditions.",
          "be hedged around with Any answer to that question has to be hedged around with lots of caveats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to avoid giving an answer or taking any action:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop hedging and tell me what you really think."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect yourself from a risk, especially a financial one:",
        "examples": [
          "hedge a risk These bonds would help financial funds hedge their risks.",
          "hedge against Higher worldwide inflation has increased the need for investors to hedge against unexpected price changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of bushes or small trees planted close together, esp. along the edge of a yard or road",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a means of protection, control, or limitation:",
        "examples": [
          "She invested in foreign companies as a hedge against inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit something severely:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Congressmen were warned against hedging their support for the missile program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To hedge is also to try to avoid giving an answer or taking any action:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Officials continued to hedge on exactly when the program would begin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an investment made in order to reduce the risk of losing money on shares, bonds, etc. that you own, for example, by buying futures (= agreements to sell shares for a particular price at a date in the future) or options (= the rights to buy or sell shares for a particular price within a particular time period):",
        "examples": [
          "These formulas are devised to tell the bank what kind of hedges to purchase to provide the best possible protection of its assets.",
          "a hedge against sth In recent years, investors have also bought gold as a hedge against US dollar weakness.",
          "inflation hedges"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the risk of losing money on shares, bonds, etc. that you own, for example by buying futures (= agreements to sell shares for a particular price at a date in the future) or options (= the rights to buy or sell shares for a particular price within a particular time period):",
        "examples": [
          "European airports have been attracting investors keen to hedge long-term pension liabilities.",
          "We don't tend to hedge at all - in either stock or bond funds.",
          "hedge against sth Companies can hedge against currency movements, but many choose not to.",
          "hedge risk/exposure Airbus has hedged enough of its dollar exposure that a major short-term impact is unlikely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the risk of failure or of losing money by making sure that you can choose between different possibilities:",
        "examples": [
          "Some business leaders hedged their bets by donating money to both parties.",
          "Futures contracts allow companies in the nuclear sector to hedge their bets against price rises this year, next year or 10 years from now."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hedgehog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, brown mammal with a covering of sharp spines on its back",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hedgehogs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, brown mammal with a covering of sharp spines on its back",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hedges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line of bushes or small trees planted very close together, especially along the edge of a garden, field, or road:",
        "examples": [
          "a privet hedge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of protecting, controlling, or limiting something:",
        "examples": [
          "hedge against She'd made some overseas investments as a hedge against rising inflation in this country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase that makes what you say less strong",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit something severely:",
        "examples": [
          "be hedged about with We've got permission, but it's hedged about with strict conditions.",
          "be hedged around with Any answer to that question has to be hedged around with lots of caveats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to avoid giving an answer or taking any action:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop hedging and tell me what you really think."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect yourself from a risk, especially a financial one:",
        "examples": [
          "hedge a risk These bonds would help financial funds hedge their risks.",
          "hedge against Higher worldwide inflation has increased the need for investors to hedge against unexpected price changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of bushes or small trees planted close together, esp. along the edge of a yard or road",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a means of protection, control, or limitation:",
        "examples": [
          "She invested in foreign companies as a hedge against inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit something severely:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Congressmen were warned against hedging their support for the missile program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To hedge is also to try to avoid giving an answer or taking any action:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Officials continued to hedge on exactly when the program would begin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an investment made in order to reduce the risk of losing money on shares, bonds, etc. that you own, for example, by buying futures (= agreements to sell shares for a particular price at a date in the future) or options (= the rights to buy or sell shares for a particular price within a particular time period):",
        "examples": [
          "These formulas are devised to tell the bank what kind of hedges to purchase to provide the best possible protection of its assets.",
          "a hedge against sth In recent years, investors have also bought gold as a hedge against US dollar weakness.",
          "inflation hedges"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the risk of losing money on shares, bonds, etc. that you own, for example by buying futures (= agreements to sell shares for a particular price at a date in the future) or options (= the rights to buy or sell shares for a particular price within a particular time period):",
        "examples": [
          "European airports have been attracting investors keen to hedge long-term pension liabilities.",
          "We don't tend to hedge at all - in either stock or bond funds.",
          "hedge against sth Companies can hedge against currency movements, but many choose not to.",
          "hedge risk/exposure Airbus has hedged enough of its dollar exposure that a major short-term impact is unlikely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the risk of failure or of losing money by making sure that you can choose between different possibilities:",
        "examples": [
          "Some business leaders hedged their bets by donating money to both parties.",
          "Futures contracts allow companies in the nuclear sector to hedge their bets against price rises this year, next year or 10 years from now."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pay attention to something, especially advice or a warning:",
        "examples": [
          "heed advice/a warning The airline has been criticized for failing to heed advice/warnings about lack of safety routines.",
          "Perhaps they should have heeded their own advice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to listen to and follow advice:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline failed to heed warnings about security."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attention or notice:",
        "examples": [
          "Voters are dissatisfied, and Congress should take heed (= consider this)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the rounded back part of the foot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a sock or shoe that covers the heel of the foot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the raised part at the back of a shoe, under your heel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who treats other people badly and unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt like a real heel when I saw how I'd upset her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the raised part of the palm of your hand nearest the wrist",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end part of something, especially of a loaf of bread, that is usually left after the rest has been eaten or used",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repair the heel of a shoe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In rugby, to heel the ball is to kick it backwards with the heel.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to a dog to order it to come and stand close to you or to walk close to your side as you walk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rounded back part of the foot:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve got a splinter in my heel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The heel of your hand is the raised, inside part close to the wrist.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a sock or shoe that covers the rounded back part of the foot, or the part of the bottom of a shoe that lifts the back of the foot higher than the front",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who treats other people badly and unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt like a real heel when I saw how upset she was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say \"Heel!\" to a dog, you are ordering it to walk close to you.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "heeled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repair the heel of a shoe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In rugby, to heel the ball is to kick it backwards with the heel.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "heels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the rounded back part of the foot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a sock or shoe that covers the heel of the foot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the raised part at the back of a shoe, under your heel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who treats other people badly and unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt like a real heel when I saw how I'd upset her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the raised part of the palm of your hand nearest the wrist",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end part of something, especially of a loaf of bread, that is usually left after the rest has been eaten or used",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repair the heel of a shoe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In rugby, to heel the ball is to kick it backwards with the heel.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to a dog to order it to come and stand close to you or to walk close to your side as you walk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rounded back part of the foot:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve got a splinter in my heel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The heel of your hand is the raised, inside part close to the wrist.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a sock or shoe that covers the rounded back part of the foot, or the part of the bottom of a shoe that lifts the back of the foot higher than the front",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who treats other people badly and unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt like a real heel when I saw how upset she was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say \"Heel!\" to a dog, you are ordering it to walk close to you.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "heft": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to lift, hold, or carry something heavy using your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "I watched him heft the heavy sack onto his shoulder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the weight of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite their considerable heft, buffalo are agile creatures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the influence, ability, or importance that someone or something has:",
        "examples": [
          "Does Brady have the intellectual heft to run the city?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lift, hold, or carry something heavy using your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "I watched him heft the heavy sack onto his shoulder."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hefty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "large in amount, size, force, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a hefty bill/fine",
          "Her salary will go up by a hefty 13 percent.",
          "a hefty book containing a lot of information"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large in amount or size:",
        "examples": [
          "a hefty fine/bonus",
          "a hefty steak dinner",
          "a hefty, pink-faced baby"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely large:",
        "examples": [
          "a hefty 15.9%/30%/54%, etc. One of the market's star performers announced a hefty $10bn share buyback programme.",
          "hefty returns/dividends They promised investors hefty returns.",
          "a hefty fee/fine/premium Avoid a hefty fine by posting your completed tax return by the end of this month.",
          "hefty increases/losses/rises",
          "a hefty debt/profit/discount",
          "hefty bonuses/commissions/penalties"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heifer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young cow, especially one that has not yet given birth to a calf (= baby cow)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young cow that has not yet given birth to a calf",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "heifers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young cow, especially one that has not yet given birth to a calf (= baby cow)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young cow that has not yet given birth to a calf",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "height": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the distance from the top to the bottom of something, or the quality of being tall:",
        "examples": [
          "The sheer height of New York's skyscrapers is so impressive.",
          "She's about average height (= neither short nor tall)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular distance that something is above a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The bullet entered the body at chest height."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "high places, or the top of hills:",
        "examples": [
          "afraid of heights Don't go up the tower if you're afraid of heights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a high level of success:",
        "examples": [
          "reach the heights of He reached the heights of his profession at the age of 35."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time when a situation or event is strongest or most full of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "August is the height of the tourist season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extreme example of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the height of fashion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time when you are most successful in what you do:",
        "examples": [
          "at the height of something She was at the height of her career when he first met her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance from the top to the bottom of something, or the quality of being tall:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The heights of the two towers are equal.",
          "[ U ] She’s of average height (= neither unusually short nor tall)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Height also refers to the distance that something is above a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] You can adjust the height of the chair with this lever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The height of a condition or event is when it is most full of activity or when it is at its top level of achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "She was at the height of her career when they met."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The height of also means an extreme example of:",
        "examples": [
          "the height of luxury/power/stupidity"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heightened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase or make something increase, especially an emotion or effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The strong police presence only heightened the tension among the crowd."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heights": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "high places, or the top of hills:",
        "examples": [
          "afraid of heights Don't go up the tower if you're afraid of heights.",
          "Machine guns were mounted along the heights behind the town.",
          "I didn't enjoy the walk because I really don't like heights.",
          "Therapy helped her overcome her extreme fear of heights.",
          "They climbed the heights for a view over the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a high level of success:",
        "examples": [
          "reach the heights of He reached the heights of his profession at the age of 35.",
          "scale heights Share prices scaled new heights yesterday.",
          "rise to the dizzy/lofty heights Her husband rose to the dizzy/lofty heights of transport minister.",
          "The sports coach helped the kids reach new heights.",
          "During her time as chief executive, she took the firm to new heights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "high places, or the tops of hills:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t go up there if you’re afraid of heights.",
          "fig. Stock prices reached new heights yesterday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heinous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very bad and shocking:",
        "examples": [
          "a heinous crime"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a crime) extremely bad or evil:",
        "examples": [
          "heinous murders"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heir": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who will legally receive money, property, or a title from another person, especially an older member of the same family, when that other person dies:",
        "examples": [
          "heir to The guest of honour was the Romanov heir to the throne of all Russia.",
          "son and heir Despite having a large family, they still had no son and heir."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who now has responsibility for dealing with a problem or situation that existed or was created earlier:",
        "examples": [
          "heir to The French finance minister is heir to a tradition of central control that goes back to Louis XIV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who continues to do the work of someone important who has died, or someone who has the same position as the previous person who held that position",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who will receive or already has received money or property from another person at the time of that other person’s death:",
        "examples": [
          "My cousin Robert is the only heir to my uncle’s fortune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who legally receives money, property, or possessions from someone who has died:",
        "examples": [
          "Court documents showed that each heir was entitled to land and shares of stock in the businesses.",
          "heir to sth When her father died, she became the sole heir to his £40,000 estate.",
          "heir of sth The heirs of the company's founder control about 39% of the business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who becomes the new leader of a large organization or company after the old leader leaves:",
        "examples": [
          "heir to sb He was a potential heir to retiring CEO Jack Welch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heiress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman or girl who will receive or already has received a lot of money, property, or a title from another person, especially an older member of the same family, when that person dies:",
        "examples": [
          "heiress to the heiress to the throne",
          "a Texan oil heiress"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heirloom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a valuable object that has been given by older members of a family to younger members of the same family over many years:",
        "examples": [
          "This ring is a family heirloom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fruit, plant, or seed of a type that has existed for many years:",
        "examples": [
          "Some experts consider seeds heirlooms only if they were introduced prior to World War II."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to fruit, plants, or seeds of a type that has existed for many years:",
        "examples": [
          "heirloom tomatoes/raspberries"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a valuable object that has been given by an older member of a family to a younger member of the same family, esp. one given several times in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "family heirlooms"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a valuable object that has been given by older members of a family to younger members of the same family over many years:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother gave me a diamond ring, a family heirloom more than 100 years old."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heirlooms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a valuable object that has been given by older members of a family to younger members of the same family over many years:",
        "examples": [
          "This ring is a family heirloom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fruit, plant, or seed of a type that has existed for many years:",
        "examples": [
          "Some experts consider seeds heirlooms only if they were introduced prior to World War II."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to fruit, plants, or seeds of a type that has existed for many years:",
        "examples": [
          "heirloom tomatoes/raspberries"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a valuable object that has been given by an older member of a family to a younger member of the same family, esp. one given several times in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "family heirlooms"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a valuable object that has been given by older members of a family to younger members of the same family over many years:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother gave me a diamond ring, a family heirloom more than 100 years old."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heirs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who will legally receive money, property, or a title from another person, especially an older member of the same family, when that other person dies:",
        "examples": [
          "heir to The guest of honour was the Romanov heir to the throne of all Russia.",
          "son and heir Despite having a large family, they still had no son and heir."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who now has responsibility for dealing with a problem or situation that existed or was created earlier:",
        "examples": [
          "heir to The French finance minister is heir to a tradition of central control that goes back to Louis XIV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who continues to do the work of someone important who has died, or someone who has the same position as the previous person who held that position",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who will receive or already has received money or property from another person at the time of that other person’s death:",
        "examples": [
          "My cousin Robert is the only heir to my uncle’s fortune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who legally receives money, property, or possessions from someone who has died:",
        "examples": [
          "Court documents showed that each heir was entitled to land and shares of stock in the businesses.",
          "heir to sth When her father died, she became the sole heir to his £40,000 estate.",
          "heir of sth The heirs of the company's founder control about 39% of the business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who becomes the new leader of a large organization or company after the old leader leaves:",
        "examples": [
          "heir to sb He was a potential heir to retiring CEO Jack Welch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a crime in which valuable things are taken illegally and often violently from a place or person:",
        "examples": [
          "a $2 million jewellery heist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a crime in which property is taken illegally and often violently from a place or person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "heists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a crime in which valuable things are taken illegally and often violently from a place or person:",
        "examples": [
          "a $2 million jewellery heist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a crime in which property is taken illegally and often violently from a place or person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "held": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "kept or maintained:",
        "examples": [
          "firmly held beliefs",
          "widely held opinions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of hold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "carried, kept, or maintained:",
        "examples": [
          "a hand-held computer",
          "firmly held beliefs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "helena": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of the US state of Montana:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire is about 700 miles north of Helena, Montana.",
          "Helena, Montana, banned smoking in public places and buildings but the ban was suspended six months later after a legal challenge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "helicopter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of aircraft without wings, that has one or two sets of large blades that go round very fast on top. It can land and take off vertically and can stay in one place in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "by helicopter The injured were ferried to hospital by helicopter.",
          "a helicopter pilot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of aircraft without wings but with large blades that spin on top",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of aircraft without wings, that has long flat parts on top that go round very fast. Helicopters take off and land vertically.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "helicopters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of aircraft without wings, that has one or two sets of large blades that go round very fast on top. It can land and take off vertically and can stay in one place in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "by helicopter The injured were ferried to hospital by helicopter.",
          "a helicopter pilot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of aircraft without wings but with large blades that spin on top",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of aircraft without wings, that has long flat parts on top that go round very fast. Helicopters take off and land vertically.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "helium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a gas lighter than air, that will not burn and is used in balloons, airships, and some types of lights",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gas, one of the chemical elements, that is lighter than air and will not burn",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "helix": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a curve that goes around a central tube or cone shape in the form of a spiral",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the curved edge around the top of the outer ear :",
        "examples": [
          "The helix is a popular site for ear piercings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shape curving continuously around a center point as of a line wrapped around a cylinder or a cone; a spiral",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hellfire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the punishment that some religious people believe bad people will suffer after they die:",
        "examples": [
          "hellfire and damnation He certainly believed in preaching hellfire and damnation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hellhole": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely unpleasant place",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hellhound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, very frightening dog, or an imaginary animal that is an evil creature in the form of a large, frightening dog:",
        "examples": [
          "His dogs are real hellhounds.",
          "I think it was a hell-hound sent by the devil."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hellhounds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, very frightening dog, or an imaginary animal that is an evil creature in the form of a large, frightening dog:",
        "examples": [
          "His dogs are real hellhounds.",
          "I think it was a hell-hound sent by the devil."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hellish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very bad or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a hellish experience"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very bad or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a hellish experience"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hellos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used when meeting or greeting someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Hello, Paul. I haven't seen you for ages.",
          "I know her vaguely - we've exchanged hellos a few times.",
          "say hello I just thought I'd call by and say hello.",
          "a big hello And a big hello (= welcome) to all the parents who've come to see the show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is said at the beginning of a phone conversation:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Hello, I'd like some information about flights to the US, please.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is said to attract someone's attention:",
        "examples": [
          "The front door was open so she walked inside and called out, \"Hello! Is there anybody in?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to someone who has just said or done something stupid, especially something that shows they are not noticing what is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked me if I'd just arrived and I was like \"Hello, I've been here for an hour.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "Hello, this is very strange - I know that man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when meeting or greeting someone:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Hello, Paul,\" she said, \"I haven’t seen you for months.\"",
          "I know her vaguely – we’ve exchanged hellos a few times.",
          "Come and say hello to my friends (= meet them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Hello is also said at the beginning of a telephone conversation.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Hello is also used to attract someone’s attention:",
        "examples": [
          "She walked into the shop and called out, \"Hello! Is anybody here?\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "helm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the handle or wheel which controls the direction in which a ship or boat travels:",
        "examples": [
          "at the helm Who was at the helm when the collision occurred?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "officially controlling an organization or company:",
        "examples": [
          "With Steve Lewis at the helm, we are certain of success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to officially control an organization or company:",
        "examples": [
          "She was the first person from outside the family to take the helm at the privately held company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct or control something:",
        "examples": [
          "The three plays were each helmed by different directors.",
          "He will be helming several upcoming episodes of the series.",
          "She helmed a business that brought in $300,000 a month.",
          "A lot will be expected of a restaurant helmed by a chef with three Michelin stars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the handle or wheel that controls the direction in which a ship or boat travels",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in charge of a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "After 20 years at the helm, she intends to retire in September."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take control of a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "In January, a new president will take the helm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "helmet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong, hard hat that covers and protects the head:",
        "examples": [
          "a crash helmet",
          "a bicycle helmet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard hat that covers and protects the head:",
        "examples": [
          "a soldier’s helmet",
          "a motorcycle/bicycle helmet"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "helmets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong, hard hat that covers and protects the head:",
        "examples": [
          "a crash helmet",
          "a bicycle helmet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard hat that covers and protects the head:",
        "examples": [
          "a soldier’s helmet",
          "a motorcycle/bicycle helmet"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "helms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the handle or wheel which controls the direction in which a ship or boat travels:",
        "examples": [
          "at the helm Who was at the helm when the collision occurred?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "officially controlling an organization or company:",
        "examples": [
          "With Steve Lewis at the helm, we are certain of success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to officially control an organization or company:",
        "examples": [
          "She was the first person from outside the family to take the helm at the privately held company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct or control something:",
        "examples": [
          "The three plays were each helmed by different directors.",
          "He will be helming several upcoming episodes of the series.",
          "She helmed a business that brought in $300,000 a month.",
          "A lot will be expected of a restaurant helmed by a chef with three Michelin stars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the handle or wheel that controls the direction in which a ship or boat travels",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in charge of a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "After 20 years at the helm, she intends to retire in September."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take control of a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "In January, a new president will take the helm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "helped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible or easier for someone to do something, by doing part of the work yourself or by providing advice, money, support, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "How can I help you?",
          "I wonder if you could help me - I'd like some information about flights to New Zealand.",
          "help with My dad said he would help with the costs of (= give part of the cost of) buying a house.",
          "[ + obj + (to) infinitive  ] The $10,000 loan from the bank helped her (to) start her own business.",
          "I feel that learning English will help (= improve) my chances of promotion at work.",
          "Nothing can help her now (= her situation is too bad for anyone to be able to improve it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something helps a difficult or painful situation, it improves it or makes it easier or less painful:",
        "examples": [
          "The morphine didn't seem to help (the pain)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something or someone helps to do something, that thing or person is one of several reasons for it happening:",
        "examples": [
          "help (to) The drought has helped (to) make this a disastrous year for Somalia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you can't/couldn't help something, such as acting in a particular way or making a particular remark, you are/were not able to control or stop it:",
        "examples": [
          "It was awful, but I couldn't help laughing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "help someone to Can I help you to some more soup?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Might I have some more bread?\" \"Please, help yourself!\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "helper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps with an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The teachers make great use of volunteer helpers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who helps with an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The driver or a helper picks up the trash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps another person to do their job:",
        "examples": [
          "classroom/domestic helpers",
          "voluntary/volunteer helpers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "helpers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps with an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The teachers make great use of volunteer helpers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who helps with an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The driver or a helper picks up the trash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps another person to do their job:",
        "examples": [
          "classroom/domestic helpers",
          "voluntary/volunteer helpers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "helpful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "willing to help, or useful:",
        "examples": [
          "She's such a pleasant, helpful child!",
          "I'm sorry, I was only trying to be helpful.",
          "He made several helpful suggestions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving help:",
        "examples": [
          "He made several helpful suggestions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "helping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of food given to one person at one time:",
        "examples": [
          "helping of a small/large helping of pasta"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of food served to a person at one time:",
        "examples": [
          "He took another helping of dessert."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "helpless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to do anything to help yourself or anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "a helpless two-day-old baby",
          "You feel so helpless because there's nothing you can do to make the child better.",
          "helpless (to do something) against someone/something The government is helpless (to act) against these crooks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to care for yourself or protect yourself esp. against danger:",
        "examples": [
          "a helpless infant"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "helplessly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is helpless (= unable to do anything to help yourself or anyone else):",
        "examples": [
          "Unable to swim, he watched helplessly as the child struggled desperately in the water.",
          "Residents watched helplessly as water rushed into their homes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "helplessness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling or state of being unable to do anything to help yourself or anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Doing something for others can stem feelings of helplessness.",
          "I was overwhelmed by a feeling of helplessness as I was wheeled into the operating theatre."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "helps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible or easier for someone to do something, by doing part of the work yourself or by providing advice, money, support, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "How can I help you?",
          "I wonder if you could help me - I'd like some information about flights to New Zealand.",
          "help with My dad said he would help with the costs of (= give part of the cost of) buying a house.",
          "[ + obj + (to) infinitive  ] The $10,000 loan from the bank helped her (to) start her own business.",
          "I feel that learning English will help (= improve) my chances of promotion at work.",
          "Nothing can help her now (= her situation is too bad for anyone to be able to improve it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something helps a difficult or painful situation, it improves it or makes it easier or less painful:",
        "examples": [
          "The morphine didn't seem to help (the pain)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something or someone helps to do something, that thing or person is one of several reasons for it happening:",
        "examples": [
          "help (to) The drought has helped (to) make this a disastrous year for Somalia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you can't/couldn't help something, such as acting in a particular way or making a particular remark, you are/were not able to control or stop it:",
        "examples": [
          "It was awful, but I couldn't help laughing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "help someone to Can I help you to some more soup?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Might I have some more bread?\" \"Please, help yourself!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of helping another person:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you need any help with those boxes?",
          "help with Her parents gave her some help with her bank loan (= paid some of it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that helps:",
        "examples": [
          "Having a satnav would be a help.",
          "help (to) He was a great help (to me) while my husband was away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is employed to clean and do other small jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "a home help"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or the people employed to work in someone's home doing cleaning, cooking, caring for children, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He was kind to the help.",
          "You needn't bother with that. The help will gather our dishes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shouted by a person who is asking for someone to come and save them from a dangerous situation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible or easier for someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] How can I help you?",
          "[ T ] Please help those less fortunate than you are.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Avoiding fatty foods and salt can help to bring down your blood pressure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something helps a difficult or painful situation, it improves it or makes it easier or less painful:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Aspirin will help relieve the pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "You shout \"Help!\" in an emergency when you need the immediate support of someone else.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to serve something to someone, or to take something for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "Help yourself to more cake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making it possible or easier for someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you need help with those boxes?",
          "My parents gave us financial help when we bought our first house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "workers who are employed for a short time during periods when there is a lot of work:",
        "examples": [
          "We often take on help during the busy season."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "helsinki": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Finland, situated in the southern part of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "Increased competition is bringing down the cost of flying to Helsinki.",
          "Helsinki has, per capita, more mobile phone users and internet connections than any other city on the planet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hem": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the edge of a piece of cloth, such as the bottom edge of a skirt or dress, that is folded over and sewn so that it does not develop loose threads:",
        "examples": [
          "take the hem up/let the hem down I took the hem up/let the hem down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sew a hem on a piece of clothing or cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to hem those curtains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bottom edge of a piece of cloth, folded up and sewn, on an item of clothing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sew a hem on an item of clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "She was busy hemming her skirt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hematoma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hemisphere": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of two halves of the earth, especially above or below the equator:",
        "examples": [
          "the northern/southern hemisphere"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the two halves of the brain:",
        "examples": [
          "the left/right hemisphere"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "half of a sphere (= ball shape):",
        "examples": [
          "The bush had been pruned into a perfect hemisphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "half of the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "The equator divides the earth into the northern and southern hemispheres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hemisphere is also half of a ball-shaped object.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hemispheres": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of two halves of the earth, especially above or below the equator:",
        "examples": [
          "the northern/southern hemisphere"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the two halves of the brain:",
        "examples": [
          "the left/right hemisphere"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "half of a sphere (= ball shape):",
        "examples": [
          "The bush had been pruned into a perfect hemisphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "half of the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "The equator divides the earth into the northern and southern hemispheres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hemisphere is also half of a ball-shaped object.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hemlock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of poison made from a plant:",
        "examples": [
          "Socrates was made to drink hemlock after being condemned for corrupting the youth of Athens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant with small white flowers and divided leaves from which the poison hemlock comes:",
        "examples": [
          "Beware, because this plant looks very similar to poisonous hemlock.",
          "water hemlock Water hemlock is among Europe and North America's most toxic plants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) that grows in North America, used for its wood:",
        "examples": [
          "The hiking trail winds past towering hemlocks and oaks.",
          "the hemlock forests of North America"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous plant that has small white flowers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Hemlock is also a type of evergreen tree or its wood.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hemorrhage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large flow of blood from a damaged blood vessel (= tube that carries blood around the body)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose a large amount of blood in a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "The car accident caused him to hemorrhage internally.",
          "fig. The company was allowed to hemorrhage money (= lose a lot of money) for more than two years before the government closed it down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hemorrhagic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hemorrhaging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large flow of blood from a damaged blood vessel (= tube that carries blood around the body)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose a large amount of blood in a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "The car accident caused him to hemorrhage internally.",
          "fig. The company was allowed to hemorrhage money (= lose a lot of money) for more than two years before the government closed it down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hemorrhoids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "swollen veins (= tubes carrying blood) at or near the anus (= the hole where solid waste is excreted), a condition that can be painful",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hemp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a family of plants, some of which are used to make rope and strong, rough cloth and others of which are used to produce the drug cannabis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant used to make rope and strong, rough cloth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an adult female chicken, often kept for its eggs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the female of any bird",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is going to get married soon, when she is at a hen party (= a party with her women friends to celebrate this)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a way of talking to a woman or girl, especially a friend:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you not feeling too good, hen?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult female chicken that is often kept for its eggs, or the female of any bird",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "that is the reason or explanation for:",
        "examples": [
          "His mother was Italian, hence his name - Luca."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from this time:",
        "examples": [
          "The project will be completed at the end of the decade, two years hence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for this reason; therefore:",
        "examples": [
          "A better working environment improves people’s performance, and hence productivity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from this time:",
        "examples": [
          "The project should be completed by next March, six months hence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "henceforth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "starting from this time:",
        "examples": [
          "Henceforth, the said building shall be the property of Brendan Duggan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "starting from this time:",
        "examples": [
          "Henceforth, attendance will be taken in all classes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "henchman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who does unpleasant or illegal things for a powerful person:",
        "examples": [
          "Like other dictators, he tried to distance himself from the dirty deeds carried out by his henchmen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is loyal to and works for someone in a position of authority and is willing to help that person even by hurting others or by committing crimes:",
        "examples": [
          "Although the president kept himself above the fray, his henchmen were blaming everyone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "henchmen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who does unpleasant or illegal things for a powerful person:",
        "examples": [
          "Like other dictators, he tried to distance himself from the dirty deeds carried out by his henchmen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is loyal to and works for someone in a position of authority and is willing to help that person even by hurting others or by committing crimes:",
        "examples": [
          "Although the president kept himself above the fray, his henchmen were blaming everyone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "henna": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a reddish-brown dye, used mainly for changing the colour of the hair and skin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put henna on the hair or skin in order to change its colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Is her hair hennaed or is that a natural red?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "henry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young man from a high social class who speaks loudly and behaves in a noticeable way in public:",
        "examples": [
          "The bar was full of Hooray Henrys."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an adult female chicken, often kept for its eggs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the female of any bird",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is going to get married soon, when she is at a hen party (= a party with her women friends to celebrate this)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a way of talking to a woman or girl, especially a friend:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you not feeling too good, hen?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult female chicken that is often kept for its eggs, or the female of any bird",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hepatitis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious disease of the liver. There are three main types of hepatitis: hepatitis A, B, and C.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disease of the liver (= an organ in the body)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "herald": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be a sign that something important, and often good, is starting to happen, or to make something publicly known, especially by celebrating or praising it:",
        "examples": [
          "The president's speech heralds a new era in foreign policy.",
          "be heralded as This drug has been heralded as a major breakthrough in the fight against breast cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign that something will happen, change, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "herald of If this first opera of the season is a herald (= sign) of what is to come, we can expect great things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a person who carried important messages and made announcements",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to announce or signal that something is approaching:",
        "examples": [
          "The trade agreement heralded a new era of economic development."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "herb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of plant whose leaves are used in cooking to give flavour to particular dishes or in making medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "dried/fresh herbs",
          "Basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary are all herbs.",
          "herbs and spices A large range of herbs and spices are used in South Asian cooking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of plant with a soft stem, used in cooking and medicine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "herbal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or made from herbs:",
        "examples": [
          "herbal tea",
          "herbal cigarettes/remedies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to herbs, or made from herbs:",
        "examples": [
          "herbal tea"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "herbivores": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal that eats only plants:",
        "examples": [
          "Cows and sheep are herbivores."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "herbs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of plant whose leaves are used in cooking to give flavour to particular dishes or in making medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "dried/fresh herbs",
          "Basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary are all herbs.",
          "herbs and spices A large range of herbs and spices are used in South Asian cooking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of plant with a soft stem, used in cooking and medicine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "herd": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together:",
        "examples": [
          "a herd of cattle/elephants/goats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of people that is considered together as a group and not separately:",
        "examples": [
          "Poor Janine - she just follows the herd (= does what all the other people are doing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make animals move together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "An old woman was herding the goats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people move somewhere as a group, often against their wishes or with difficulty",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of animals of the same type that feed, travel, or are kept together:",
        "examples": [
          "a herd of elephants"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move together as a group, or to cause animals or people to move together in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The teachers herded the children into buses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "herder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes care of a large group of animals of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "nomadic African herders"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "herding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make animals move together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "An old woman was herding the goats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people move somewhere as a group, often against their wishes or with difficulty",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "herds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together:",
        "examples": [
          "a herd of cattle/elephants/goats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of people that is considered together as a group and not separately:",
        "examples": [
          "Poor Janine - she just follows the herd (= does what all the other people are doing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make animals move together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "An old woman was herding the goats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people move somewhere as a group, often against their wishes or with difficulty",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of animals of the same type that feed, travel, or are kept together:",
        "examples": [
          "a herd of elephants"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move together as a group, or to cause animals or people to move together in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The teachers herded the children into buses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hereafter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "starting from this time; in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Elizabeth Gaskell's novel \"Ruth\" will hereafter be cited within the text as EG."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "life after death:",
        "examples": [
          "in the hereafter She had a firm conviction that they would meet again in the hereafter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "starting from this time; in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "I will let you in this time, but hereafter you have to get permission in advance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "life after death",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hereby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with these words or with this action:",
        "examples": [
          "I hereby pronounce you man and wife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "by this statement, action, or law:",
        "examples": [
          "I hereby pronounce you man and wife."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hereditary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of characteristics or diseases) passing from a parent to a child through the genes :",
        "examples": [
          "a hereditary disease",
          "Depression is often hereditary.",
          "It is possible that her heart condition is hereditary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of titles and positions in society) passing from a parent to a child as a right:",
        "examples": [
          "hereditary title It is a hereditary title, so Mark Howard will become Sir Mark Howard on his father's death.",
          "hereditary peerage The link between the hereditary peerage and the House of Lords is still strong.",
          "Most monarchies are hereditary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "caused by or having to do with heredity",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "herein": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in this:",
        "examples": [
          "herein lies The people have no faith in their government, and herein lies the root of the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in this:",
        "examples": [
          "All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heresy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the act of having) an opinion or belief that is the opposite of or against what is the official or popular opinion, or an action that shows that you have no respect for the official opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "Radical remarks like this amount to heresy for most members of the Republican party.",
          "She committed the heresy of playing a Lady Gaga song on a classical music station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a belief that is against the principles of a particular religion:",
        "examples": [
          "He was burned at the stake for heresy in the 15th century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a belief opposed to the official belief of a church and that is considered wrong, or the condition of having such beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] fig. The concept of college athletes being paid to play sports was received as nothing short of heresy (= unusual opinions considered completely wrong)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heretic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has an opinion that is opposite to or against the official or popular opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "He complained that anyone who challenges an assumption about global warming gets branded a heretic.",
          "When he began to enunciate his views, Friedman was largely considered a heretic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has beliefs that are against the principles of a particular religion:",
        "examples": [
          "They learned how Catholics persecuted heretics in the Middle Ages.",
          "Akhenaten was declared a heretic for challenging established religion by worshipping one god."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has beliefs that are opposed to the official belief of a church and that the church considers wrong",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hereto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to this matter or document:",
        "examples": [
          "You will find attached hereto the text of the Treaty on European Union."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heritage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions, languages, or buildings, that were created in the past and still have historical importance:",
        "examples": [
          "cultural heritage These monuments are a vital part of the cultural heritage of South America.",
          "Part of our country's heritage has been destroyed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's racial, ethnic, religious, or cultural background:",
        "examples": [
          "I am an American of Persian heritage.",
          "They are proud of their Jewish and Palestinian heritages.",
          "Historical and government records can help you trace your heritage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to buildings, places, works of art, etc. that are considered to have historical importance for a particular area or for all people:",
        "examples": [
          "The city has been designated a world heritage site.",
          "She is an architect specializing in heritage conservation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of fruit, plants, seeds, or animals) of a traditional or old-fashioned type that was popular in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "The soup is made from heritage tomatoes, fennel, basil and a little garlic.",
          "She keeps heritage chickens and sells their eggs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions, languages, or buildings, which come from the past and are still important:",
        "examples": [
          "The organization is devoted to preserving our cultural heritage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the history, traditions, practices, etc. of a particular country, society, or company that exist from the past and continue to be important:",
        "examples": [
          "Their marketing strategy emphasizes the company's belief in its unique engineering heritage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hermes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Greek mythology (= ancient stories), the messenger of the gods, and the god of trade, thieves, travellers, and sport:",
        "examples": [
          "The moon is most frequently the symbol of the god Hermes or Thoth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hermetically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that does not allow any air or other substance to leave or enter:",
        "examples": [
          "They were quarantined for three weeks under hermetically sealed conditions.",
          "Companies resorted to hermetically sealed packaging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that involves little communication with people living outside a group or place:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been on his Michigan farm for 25 years, living simply and hermetically.",
          "Thoreau scribbled hermetically in the Massachusetts woods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tightly closed so that air cannot enter or escape:",
        "examples": [
          "The space vehicle must be hermetically sealed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hermit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives alone and apart from the rest of society, especially for religious reasons",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives alone and apart from society",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hernia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical condition in which an organ pushes through the muscle which surrounds it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical condition in which part of an organ, such as the intestines, pushes through a layer of muscle that encloses it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hero": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great:",
        "examples": [
          "a war hero",
          "Within Australia she was a national hero.",
          "accidental hero He became an accidental hero when he unknowingly thwarted a robbery.",
          "humorous Graham says he'll take my parents to the airport at four o'clock in the morning - what a hero!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main character or the main male character in a book or film, who is usually good:",
        "examples": [
          "the hero of her latest novel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who you admire very much:",
        "examples": [
          "Humphrey Bogart's my hero - I've seen every one of his movies.",
          "Paula Rego is my hero today partly because she dares more as she grows older."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long sandwich filled with cold meat, cheese, salad, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It is the go-to deli for enormous Italian heroes built with fresh, quality ingredients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person admired for bravery, great achievements, or good qualities",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The hero is the main character of a story, play, or movie.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "heroes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "heroic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very brave or great:",
        "examples": [
          "a heroic act/deed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you make a heroic attempt or effort to do something, you try very hard to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite Roz's heroic efforts to liven it up, the party was a disaster."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heroically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a very brave way or by trying very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "She fought heroically against the disease.",
          "The captain acted heroically to save the ship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heroics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dangerous or silly actions that are only done to make other people admire you:",
        "examples": [
          "I was in no mood for heroics after my fall and skied very slowly down the mountainside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusual actions or achievements that are far greater than what is expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Her heroics in the last minute of the game gave the team a two-point victory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heroin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a powerful illegal drug:",
        "examples": [
          "Heroin is obtained from morphine and is extremely addictive.",
          "a heroin addict",
          "She died from a heroin overdose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful illegal drug",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "heroine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great:",
        "examples": [
          "She is remembered as a heroine of the French Resistance.",
          "The nursery nurse who protected the children was hailed a heroine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main female character in a book or film, who is usually good:",
        "examples": [
          "the heroine of her latest novel",
          "fairy-tale heroines such as Snow White",
          "Madame Butterfly, Puccini's tragic heroine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who you admire very much:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandmother is my heroine.",
          "The human rights lawyer has long been a heroine of hers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heroism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great courage:",
        "examples": [
          "an act of heroism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great bravery:",
        "examples": [
          "an act of heroism"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heron": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large bird with long legs, a long neck and grey or white feathers that lives near water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large bird with long legs and a long neck that lives near water",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "herpes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an infectious disease that causes painful red spots to appear on the skin, especially on the lips or sexual organs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of several infectious diseases in which painful red sores appear on the skin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "herring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, silver-coloured fish that swims in large groups in the sea, or its flesh eaten as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long silver fish that swims in large groups in the sea and is used as food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hertz": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring the number of cycles that happen every second, used especially in electronics",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit for measuring the frequency (= the rate of repetition) of a wave . One hertz equals one repetition per second.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hesitant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you are hesitant, you do not do something immediately or quickly because you are nervous or not certain:",
        "examples": [
          "hesitant about You seemed a bit hesitant about recommending that restaurant - is something wrong with it?",
          "She gave me a hesitant smile."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hesitantly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not immediate or quick because you are nervous or not certain:",
        "examples": [
          "She approached the teacher hesitantly.",
          "\"I'm afraid,\" he says hesitantly, \"I forgot that today is our anniversary.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hesitate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pause before you do or say something, often because you are uncertain or nervous about it:",
        "examples": [
          "She hesitated slightly before answering the detective's question.",
          "\"Do you love me?\" she asked. He hesitated and then said, \"I'm not sure.\"",
          "[ + to infinitive ] If you need anything, don't hesitate to call me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pause before you do or say something, often because you are uncertain or nervous about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] If you need anything, don’t hesitate to call me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hesitated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pause before you do or say something, often because you are uncertain or nervous about it:",
        "examples": [
          "She hesitated slightly before answering the detective's question.",
          "\"Do you love me?\" she asked. He hesitated and then said, \"I'm not sure.\"",
          "[ + to infinitive ] If you need anything, don't hesitate to call me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hesitates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pause before you do or say something, often because you are uncertain or nervous about it:",
        "examples": [
          "She hesitated slightly before answering the detective's question.",
          "\"Do you love me?\" she asked. He hesitated and then said, \"I'm not sure.\"",
          "[ + to infinitive ] If you need anything, don't hesitate to call me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pause before you do or say something, often because you are uncertain or nervous about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] If you need anything, don’t hesitate to call me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hesitating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pause before you do or say something, often because you are uncertain or nervous about it:",
        "examples": [
          "She hesitated slightly before answering the detective's question.",
          "\"Do you love me?\" she asked. He hesitated and then said, \"I'm not sure.\"",
          "[ + to infinitive ] If you need anything, don't hesitate to call me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hesitation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of pausing before doing something, especially because you are nervous or not certain:",
        "examples": [
          "After a slight hesitation, she began to speak.",
          "Any hesitation on the part of the government will be seen as weakness.",
          "hesitation in formal I have no hesitation in recommending Ms Shapur for the job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "heterosexual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sexually or romantically attracted to men if you are a woman, and women if you are a man:",
        "examples": [
          "The study only included participants who were heterosexual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving people who are heterosexual:",
        "examples": [
          "Divorce rates are increasing steadily among heterosexual couples."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is sexually or romantically attracted to men, or a man who is sexually or romantically attracted to women:",
        "examples": [
          "Heterosexuals account for nearly half of all new HIV infections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hex": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an evil spell, bringing bad luck and trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "put a hex on informal Someone's put a hex on my computer this morning - it keeps crashing.",
          "Children's stories tell of witches who cast hexes and fly on broomsticks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put an evil spell on someone or something in order to bring them bad luck and trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I've been hexed.",
          "The team claimed it lost the competition because it was hexed by psychics hired by its rivals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "Pry off the circular plastic insert on top of the enclosure and remove the hex nut.",
          "You will need a hex wrench or a power tool with hexagonal bits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and letters from AF and 09.",
          "All hex digits are required to be lower case."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hexagon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat shape with six straight sides",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat shape that has six straight sides",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hiatus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short pause in which nothing happens or is said, or a space where something is missing:",
        "examples": [
          "The company expects to resume production of the vehicle again after a two-month hiatus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short pause in which nothing happens, or a space where something no longer is:",
        "examples": [
          "Peace talks resumed this week after a five-month hiatus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hibernate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of some animals) to spend the winter sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "The turtle hibernates in a shallow burrow for six months of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of some animals) to spend the winter months in a state like sleep",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hibernating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of some animals) to spend the winter sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "The turtle hibernates in a shallow burrow for six months of the year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hibernation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being asleep for the winter:",
        "examples": [
          "go into hibernation Bears go into hibernation in the autumn.",
          "It was the time of year when rattlesnakes emerge from winter hibernation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hiccup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a loud noise that you make in the throat without wanting to, caused by a sudden tightening of a muscle just below the chest and usually happening repeatedly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of hiccups:",
        "examples": [
          "have the hiccups I've got the hiccups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem that delays or interrupts something for a while, but does not usually cause serious difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "slight hiccup We've had one or two slight hiccups, but progress has generally been quite steady."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a hiccup:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't stop hiccuping - does anyone know a good cure?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a series of sudden, explosive releases of air from the throat, which are difficult to control but usually stop after a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve got the hiccups."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hiccups": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of hiccups:",
        "examples": [
          "have the hiccups I've got the hiccups.",
          "an attack of the hiccups",
          "He says you can cure the hiccups by placing a sugar cube under your tongue.",
          "She always gets the hiccups when she laughs a lot.",
          "He has the hiccups and it's driving me mad.",
          "Jamie couldn't sing because he had the hiccups."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person from the countryside who is considered to be stupid and without experience:",
        "examples": [
          "a hick town (= a small town which is a long way from a city)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from a rural area who has little knowledge of culture and city life",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hick town is a rural town with few attractions.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hickey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a temporary red mark on someone's skin, often the neck, where someone has sucked or bitten it as a sexual act",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hickory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small tree from North America and East Asia that has nuts that can be eaten, or the hard wood from this tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small tree from North America or East Asia that has edible nuts, or the hard wood from this tree",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hicks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person from the countryside who is considered to be stupid and without experience:",
        "examples": [
          "a hick town (= a small town which is a long way from a city)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from a rural area who has little knowledge of culture and city life",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hick town is a rural town with few attractions.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hidden": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not easy to find:",
        "examples": [
          "a hidden valley",
          "There were hidden microphones in the room to record their conversation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "that most people do not know about:",
        "examples": [
          "hidden costs/taxes",
          "Hidden problems may lead to an increase in costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe costs that are not normally included in the original price of something, or are not normally considered when judging something:",
        "examples": [
          "hidden charges/costs/extras",
          "hidden fees/penalties",
          "There are the hidden costs of climate change that we may not have to face until the future."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put something or someone in a place where that thing or person cannot be seen or found, or to put yourself somewhere where you cannot be seen or found:",
        "examples": [
          "She used to hide her diary under her pillow.",
          "A kilo of heroin was found hidden inside the lining of the suitcase.",
          "hide behind I like wearing sunglasses - I feel I can hide behind them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from being seen:",
        "examples": [
          "He tries to hide his bald spot by sweeping his hair over to one side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not show an emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "She tried to hide her disappointment at not getting the promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you hide information from someone, you do not allow that person to know it:",
        "examples": [
          "hide something from someone I feel sure there's something about her past that she's trying to hide from me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the strong, thick skin of an animal, used for making leather",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people can watch wild animals or birds without being noticed by them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something or someone in a place where the person or thing cannot be seen or found, or to put yourself somewhere where you cannot be seen or found:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She used to hide her diary under her pillow.",
          "[ I ] Tommy ran and hid behind his dad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you hide your feelings, you do not show them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She tried to hide her disappointment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you hide information from someone, you do not let that person know it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He said nothing is wrong, but I think he’s hiding something."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the strong thick skin of an animal that is used for making leather:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He began scraping the hide to prepare it for tanning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person’s hide is that person’s self, esp. when in trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He expects me to save his hide every time he screws up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hideaway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where someone goes when they want to relax away from other people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where someone goes when the person wants to relax and get away:",
        "examples": [
          "a country hideaway"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hideous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely ugly or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "They've just built some hideous new apartment blocks on the seafront.",
          "She wears the most hideous colour combinations you could ever imagine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "offensive, extremely ugly, or shocking:",
        "examples": [
          "The bathroom was pink and green and silver – it was absolutely hideous."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hideously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in an extremely ugly way:",
        "examples": [
          "hideously fat/ugly",
          "a hideously misshapen body"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize the great degree of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a hideously expensive restaurant"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hideout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a secret place where someone can go when they do not want to be found by other people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a secret place where someone can go when the person does not want to be found by other people:",
        "examples": [
          "We made our hideout under the bushes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hides": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put something or someone in a place where that thing or person cannot be seen or found, or to put yourself somewhere where you cannot be seen or found:",
        "examples": [
          "She used to hide her diary under her pillow.",
          "A kilo of heroin was found hidden inside the lining of the suitcase.",
          "hide behind I like wearing sunglasses - I feel I can hide behind them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from being seen:",
        "examples": [
          "He tries to hide his bald spot by sweeping his hair over to one side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not show an emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "She tried to hide her disappointment at not getting the promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you hide information from someone, you do not allow that person to know it:",
        "examples": [
          "hide something from someone I feel sure there's something about her past that she's trying to hide from me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the strong, thick skin of an animal, used for making leather",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people can watch wild animals or birds without being noticed by them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something or someone in a place where the person or thing cannot be seen or found, or to put yourself somewhere where you cannot be seen or found:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She used to hide her diary under her pillow.",
          "[ I ] Tommy ran and hid behind his dad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you hide your feelings, you do not show them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She tried to hide her disappointment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you hide information from someone, you do not let that person know it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He said nothing is wrong, but I think he’s hiding something."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the strong thick skin of an animal that is used for making leather:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He began scraping the hide to prepare it for tanning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person’s hide is that person’s self, esp. when in trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He expects me to save his hide every time he screws up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hiding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a punishment that consists of being beaten repeatedly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a total defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "\"How did the French team get on in their match against Italy?\" \"They got a real hiding!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be/go somewhere where you cannot be found:",
        "examples": [
          "He was in hiding for more than five years before his arrest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation of being in a place where you cannot be found:",
        "examples": [
          "The family remained in hiding until they were rescued."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hierarchy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system in which people or things are arranged according to their importance:",
        "examples": [
          "social hierarchy Some monkeys have a very complex social hierarchy.",
          "political hierarchy He rose quickly through the political hierarchy to become party leader."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people in the upper levels of an organization who control it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system in which people or things are put at various levels or ranks according to their importance:",
        "examples": [
          "He rapidly rose in the corporate hierarchy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system in which the people within a company or organization are organized into levels according to the authority they have:",
        "examples": [
          "Every organization has a hierarchy, and trying to understand that, and the systems and processes of the organization, is important.",
          "corporate/management/organizational/political, etc. hierachy Many kinds of work are more easily and cheaply managed in corporate hierarchies than by individuals doing deals in the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people in the upper levels of a company or organization who control it:",
        "examples": [
          "When the recommendations had been submitted and approved by the hierarchy, teams were established to manage the process of implementing them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hieroglyphics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pictures or symbols that represent words, used in the writing system of ancient Egypt",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "higher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "comparative of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to an advanced level of education:",
        "examples": [
          "A greater proportion of people with first degrees are now going on to study for higher degrees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Scotland, an official exam that is taken in schools, usually by students aged 16 - 18 who want to study at college or university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "more developed or advanced:",
        "examples": [
          "higher species of animals"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "highest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of things that are not living) being a large distance from top to bottom or a long way above the ground, or having the stated distance from top to bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "a high building/mountain",
          "high ceilings",
          "It's two and a half metres high and one metre wide.",
          "The corn grew waist-high (= as high as a person's waist) in the fields."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "greater than the usual level or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "a high level of The job demands a high level of concentration.",
          "He suffers from high blood pressure.",
          "Antique furniture fetches very high prices these days.",
          "She got very high marks in her geography exam.",
          "It's very dangerous to drive at high speed when the roads are wet.",
          "He's in a high-security prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a large quantity of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I avoid foods that are high in fat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good or very moral standards:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a woman of high principles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fast, strong wind:",
        "examples": [
          "High winds caused delays on the ferries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having power, an important position, or great influence:",
        "examples": [
          "an officer of high rank"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near or at the top of the range of sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't reach the high notes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food) smelling bad and no longer good to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "This meat is rather high - I'm going to throw it out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not thinking or behaving normally because of taking drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "high on He was high on heroin at the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a higher level than has ever been reached previously:",
        "examples": [
          "all-time/record high Interest rates have reached an all-time/record high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of extreme excitement or happiness when you feel full of energy, often caused by a feeling of success, or by drugs or alcohol or a religious experience:",
        "examples": [
          "Exercise gives you a high.",
          "on a high She's been on a high ever since she got her article published in the Times.",
          "highs and lows There are lots of highs and lows in this job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "I go to Santa Ana High."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at or to a large distance from the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll have to hit the ball quite high to get it over that net.",
          "The new jet flew much higher than most planes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of things that are not living) being a large distance from top to bottom or a long way above the ground, or having the stated distance from top to bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.",
          "We had to climb over a wall that was ten feet high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "greater than the usual level:",
        "examples": [
          "high standards of quality",
          "high salaries",
          "a high level of concentration",
          "She was driving at high speed on a wet road.",
          "The companies produce high-quality olive oils."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something's high point is the time when it is the most successful, enjoyable, important, or valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "The high point of my week is arriving home from work on a Friday evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having power, great influence, or an important position:",
        "examples": [
          "He is an officer of high rank.",
          "She has a lot of friends in high places (= in positions of power)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near or at the top of the range of sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "Dog whistles play notes that are too high for human beings to hear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling extremely happy, excited, or full of energy:",
        "examples": [
          "He was so high after winning the race that he couldn’t sit still."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is in high spirits is extremely happy and enjoying the situation:",
        "examples": [
          "She was in high spirits after scoring the winning basket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at or to a large distance from the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The Concorde flies much higher than most airplanes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a higher level than has ever been reached before:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates have reached an all-time high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of extreme excitement or happiness, when you feel full of energy:",
        "examples": [
          "There are lots of highs and lows in this job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "greater than the usual level or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "high interest rates/costs/expenses/prices",
          "a high degree/percentage/proportion The research evidence all indicates a high degree of customer satisfaction with the product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a position of power, importance, or great influence:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm has been propelled from investment banking's third division to its highest rank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "better than the usual quality or standard:",
        "examples": [
          "She demanded and achieved high standards from those with whom she worked.",
          "The company stresses speed, low cost, and high quality in its products.",
          "The community has a stable work force, good jobs and a high quality of life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a higher level than has been reached previously:",
        "examples": [
          "Stocks end at new highs for the fourth session in a row."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the times that follow each other when a company, career, investment, etc. is successful and when it is not:",
        "examples": [
          "All jobs have an element of routine and a cycle of highs and lows.",
          "Jonathan, 25, has already seen some of the highs and lows of the business world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from senior people in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "If the changes are to be sustainable, they should not merely be imposed upon employees from on high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at or to a position of greater importance or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "As she rose higher in the firm she began to clash with other top executives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at or to more than the usual level or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates moved higher, in response to signs of an economic rebound."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "highland": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in or relating to an area with mountains or hills:",
        "examples": [
          "Much of central and eastern Brazil is highland plateau.",
          "highland springs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or relating to the Scottish Highlands (= a mountainous area in the north of Scotland):",
        "examples": [
          "The groom wore Highland dress tartan.",
          "He took a trip to the highland games at Braemar in Scotland.",
          "a Highland reel (= a dance)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area in the north of Scotland that was one of nine local government regions until 1996 and is now a council area (= an area with its own local government):",
        "examples": [
          "In Highland, some 83% of the funding of the council is from the Scottish Executive.",
          "Officials from the Highland Council have been working closely with local communities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A Highland cow is a type of cow, originally bred in Scotland, that has long, thick, brown hair and large horns, and is kept for its meat:",
        "examples": [
          "The children loved the farm's Highland cows.",
          "Herds of shaggy Highland cattle graze in the valley.",
          "a Highland bull"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "highlands": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mountainous area of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "Most villages in the highlands are now connected by roads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mountainous area in northern Scotland:",
        "examples": [
          "the Scottish Highlands"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to or connected with the Scottish Highlands:",
        "examples": [
          "a Highland reel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area with mountains:",
        "examples": [
          "Melting snow in the highlands is causing flooding in the valley."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "highlight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to attract attention to or emphasize something important:",
        "examples": [
          "The report highlights the need for improved safety.",
          "be highlighted in The spelling mistakes in the text had been highlighted in green."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best or most exciting, entertaining, or interesting part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "highlights of Highlights of the match will be shown after the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow strip of hair on a person's head that has been made a lighter colour than the surrounding hair",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best, most important, or most interesting part:",
        "examples": [
          "The highlight of our trip to New York was going to the top of the Empire State Building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bright or lighter-colored area on the surface of something, esp. on a painting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract attention to or emphasize something important:",
        "examples": [
          "The report highlights the need for increased funding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract attention to something important or to emphasize it:",
        "examples": [
          "highlight concerns/problems/risks The study highlighted rural problems such as falling farm incomes and development pressures.",
          "highlight the fact that sth She highlighted the fact that growing numbers of people are looking for their money to be invested in a more socially responsible way.",
          "highlight the need for sth Intimidation attacks by both sides yesterday highlighted the need for peace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark text on paper or a computer screen with a colour to emphasize it:",
        "examples": [
          "Immediately after the meeting it's helpful to highlight important points in your notes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best or most interesting part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the highlight of sth What has been the highlight of your career and what has been the low point?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important detail or information in a document, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "highlights from sth The following are highlights from the agreement struck between the airline and the Air Line Pilots Association."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "highlighted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract attention to or emphasize something important:",
        "examples": [
          "The report highlights the need for improved safety.",
          "be highlighted in The spelling mistakes in the text had been highlighted in green."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "highlighting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract attention to or emphasize something important:",
        "examples": [
          "The report highlights the need for improved safety.",
          "be highlighted in The spelling mistakes in the text had been highlighted in green."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "highlights": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to attract attention to or emphasize something important:",
        "examples": [
          "The report highlights the need for improved safety.",
          "be highlighted in The spelling mistakes in the text had been highlighted in green."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best or most exciting, entertaining, or interesting part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "highlights of Highlights of the match will be shown after the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow strip of hair on a person's head that has been made a lighter colour than the surrounding hair",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best, most important, or most interesting part:",
        "examples": [
          "The highlight of our trip to New York was going to the top of the Empire State Building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bright or lighter-colored area on the surface of something, esp. on a painting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract attention to or emphasize something important:",
        "examples": [
          "The report highlights the need for increased funding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract attention to something important or to emphasize it:",
        "examples": [
          "highlight concerns/problems/risks The study highlighted rural problems such as falling farm incomes and development pressures.",
          "highlight the fact that sth She highlighted the fact that growing numbers of people are looking for their money to be invested in a more socially responsible way.",
          "highlight the need for sth Intimidation attacks by both sides yesterday highlighted the need for peace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark text on paper or a computer screen with a colour to emphasize it:",
        "examples": [
          "Immediately after the meeting it's helpful to highlight important points in your notes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best or most interesting part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the highlight of sth What has been the highlight of your career and what has been the low point?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important detail or information in a document, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "highlights from sth The following are highlights from the agreement struck between the airline and the Air Line Pilots Association."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "highly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very, to a large degree, or at a high level:",
        "examples": [
          "highly paid She was offered a highly paid job in finance.",
          "a highly profitable line of products",
          "For our country to remain competitive, we need a highly-skilled, highly-educated workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows admiration and respect:",
        "examples": [
          "think highly of Her colleagues think very highly of her work.",
          "highly thought of He's very highly thought of within the company.",
          "speak highly of Many people speak highly of Haines.",
          "His supervisor spoke highly of his patience and dedication.",
          "highly regarded These women are highly regarded in their local communities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an important or influential (= having a lot of influence) position:",
        "examples": [
          "highly placed According to one highly placed source, the prime minister had threatened to resign over this issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very, to a large degree, or at a high level:",
        "examples": [
          "a highly paid job",
          "We need a highly skilled, highly educated workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an important or influential position:",
        "examples": [
          "The statement was made by a highly placed official."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very, to a large degree, or at a high level:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm was highly profitable and had a strong balance sheet.",
          "It is an able, young and highly motivated workforce.",
          "highly educated/qualified/skilled Technical experts, highly trained chemists, engineers, technicians and operators help ensure that all the company's facilities meet high standards of safety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a position that is important or that has a lot of influence:",
        "examples": [
          "One highly-placed source said that a wide range of bids had gone in."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "highness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used when you are speaking to or about a royal person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] Will that be all, Your Highness?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title used when referring to an important member of a family that rules a country:",
        "examples": [
          "His Royal Highness Prince Michael"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "highs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of things that are not living) being a large distance from top to bottom or a long way above the ground, or having the stated distance from top to bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "a high building/mountain",
          "high ceilings",
          "It's two and a half metres high and one metre wide.",
          "The corn grew waist-high (= as high as a person's waist) in the fields."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "greater than the usual level or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "a high level of The job demands a high level of concentration.",
          "He suffers from high blood pressure.",
          "Antique furniture fetches very high prices these days.",
          "She got very high marks in her geography exam.",
          "It's very dangerous to drive at high speed when the roads are wet.",
          "He's in a high-security prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a large quantity of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I avoid foods that are high in fat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good or very moral standards:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a woman of high principles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fast, strong wind:",
        "examples": [
          "High winds caused delays on the ferries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having power, an important position, or great influence:",
        "examples": [
          "an officer of high rank"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near or at the top of the range of sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't reach the high notes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food) smelling bad and no longer good to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "This meat is rather high - I'm going to throw it out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not thinking or behaving normally because of taking drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "high on He was high on heroin at the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a higher level than has ever been reached previously:",
        "examples": [
          "all-time/record high Interest rates have reached an all-time/record high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of extreme excitement or happiness when you feel full of energy, often caused by a feeling of success, or by drugs or alcohol or a religious experience:",
        "examples": [
          "Exercise gives you a high.",
          "on a high She's been on a high ever since she got her article published in the Times.",
          "highs and lows There are lots of highs and lows in this job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "I go to Santa Ana High."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at or to a large distance from the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll have to hit the ball quite high to get it over that net.",
          "The new jet flew much higher than most planes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of things that are not living) being a large distance from top to bottom or a long way above the ground, or having the stated distance from top to bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.",
          "We had to climb over a wall that was ten feet high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "greater than the usual level:",
        "examples": [
          "high standards of quality",
          "high salaries",
          "a high level of concentration",
          "She was driving at high speed on a wet road.",
          "The companies produce high-quality olive oils."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something's high point is the time when it is the most successful, enjoyable, important, or valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "The high point of my week is arriving home from work on a Friday evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having power, great influence, or an important position:",
        "examples": [
          "He is an officer of high rank.",
          "She has a lot of friends in high places (= in positions of power)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near or at the top of the range of sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "Dog whistles play notes that are too high for human beings to hear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling extremely happy, excited, or full of energy:",
        "examples": [
          "He was so high after winning the race that he couldn’t sit still."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is in high spirits is extremely happy and enjoying the situation:",
        "examples": [
          "She was in high spirits after scoring the winning basket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at or to a large distance from the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The Concorde flies much higher than most airplanes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a higher level than has ever been reached before:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates have reached an all-time high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of extreme excitement or happiness, when you feel full of energy:",
        "examples": [
          "There are lots of highs and lows in this job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "greater than the usual level or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "high interest rates/costs/expenses/prices",
          "a high degree/percentage/proportion The research evidence all indicates a high degree of customer satisfaction with the product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a position of power, importance, or great influence:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm has been propelled from investment banking's third division to its highest rank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "better than the usual quality or standard:",
        "examples": [
          "She demanded and achieved high standards from those with whom she worked.",
          "The company stresses speed, low cost, and high quality in its products.",
          "The community has a stable work force, good jobs and a high quality of life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a higher level than has been reached previously:",
        "examples": [
          "Stocks end at new highs for the fourth session in a row."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the times that follow each other when a company, career, investment, etc. is successful and when it is not:",
        "examples": [
          "All jobs have an element of routine and a cycle of highs and lows.",
          "Jonathan, 25, has already seen some of the highs and lows of the business world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from senior people in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "If the changes are to be sustainable, they should not merely be imposed upon employees from on high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at or to a position of greater importance or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "As she rose higher in the firm she began to clash with other top executives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at or to more than the usual level or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates moved higher, in response to signs of an economic rebound."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "highway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a public road, especially an important road that joins cities or towns together:",
        "examples": [
          "a coastal/interstate highway"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a road, esp. a big road that joins cities or towns together:",
        "examples": [
          "The interstate highways are usually faster, but smaller roads can be more scenic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "highways": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a public road, especially an important road that joins cities or towns together:",
        "examples": [
          "a coastal/interstate highway"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a road, esp. a big road that joins cities or towns together:",
        "examples": [
          "The interstate highways are usually faster, but smaller roads can be more scenic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hijack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take control of an aircraft or other vehicle during a journey, especially using violence:",
        "examples": [
          "Two men hijacked a jet travelling to Paris and demanded $125,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take control of or use something that does not belong to you for your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "He resents the way his ideas have been hijacked by others in the department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone uses force to take control of an aircraft or other vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "The hijack ended with the release of all the plane's passengers unharmed.",
          "He’s a leading suspect in the hijacking of the jetliner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to give you control of a vehicle, aircraft, or ship that is in the middle of a trip:",
        "examples": [
          "Gunmen tried to hijack their truck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who hijacks someone else’s ideas or plans uses those ideas and claims to have created them:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie hijacks some of its style from \"Blade Runner.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take control of something, such as another person's plan, a system, or a meeting for your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "The association is annoyed that its campaign has been hijacked by pin-striped PR men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take control of a computer belonging to someone else without their permission, especially for illegal purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of the department's powerful computers were hijacked by hackers, who used them to send spam email."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hijacked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take control of an aircraft or other vehicle during a journey, especially using violence:",
        "examples": [
          "Two men hijacked a jet travelling to Paris and demanded $125,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take control of or use something that does not belong to you for your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "He resents the way his ideas have been hijacked by others in the department."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hijacker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes control of an aircraft or other vehicle during a journey by force:",
        "examples": [
          "Airline passengers tried to overpower the hijackers.",
          "A hijacker entered her car while it was stopped at a traffic intersection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes control of a vehicle by force",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hijackers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes control of an aircraft or other vehicle during a journey by force:",
        "examples": [
          "Airline passengers tried to overpower the hijackers.",
          "A hijacker entered her car while it was stopped at a traffic intersection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes control of a vehicle by force",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hijacking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the crime of using force or threats to take control of an aircraft, ship, car, etc., or an occasion when this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The attacks included the hijacking of four planes.",
          "The government adopted new measures to prevent hijackings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking control of or using something that does not belong to you for your own advantage, or an occasion when this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The public won't stand for the hijacking of its public offices by corrupt politicians.",
          "I had recently fixed a browser hijacking issue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hike": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long walk, especially in the countryside",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in the cost of something, especially a large or unwanted increase:",
        "examples": [
          "hike in The recent hike in train fares came as a shock to commuters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go for a long walk in the countryside",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the cost of something:",
        "examples": [
          "hike something (up) Retailers have hiked (up) prices again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk a long distance, esp. in the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "We plan to hike from lake to lake.",
          "I’ve got to hike back to my car to get my jacket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the cost of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Dairies have hiked milk prices again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long walk, esp. in the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "a 10-mile hike"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in the cost of something, esp. a large or unwanted increase:",
        "examples": [
          "a tax hike"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in the amount or cost of something, especially a large or sudden increase:",
        "examples": [
          "a pay/wage hike The governor is concerned that businesses might respond to a wage hike by cutting jobs.",
          "a price/rate/tax hike",
          "a hike in sth Ethanol, a fuel made from corn, has seen a 30 percent hike in production in the past year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the amount or cost of something, especially suddenly or by a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "hike prices/rates (on sth) The company announced it will hike prices on its cereals as much as 4 percent to cover higher grain and energy costs.",
          "hike sth by sth The bank hiked interest rates by 1.5 percentage points, the largest rise in almost two years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hiked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go for a long walk in the countryside",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the cost of something:",
        "examples": [
          "hike something (up) Retailers have hiked (up) prices again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hiker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who goes for a long walk in the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "On sunny days the trails are full of hikers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who goes for long walks, esp. in the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "The wooded area is attractive to hikers and hunters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hikers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who goes for a long walk in the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "On sunny days the trails are full of hikers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who goes for long walks, esp. in the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "The wooded area is attractive to hikers and hunters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hikes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long walk, especially in the countryside",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in the cost of something, especially a large or unwanted increase:",
        "examples": [
          "hike in The recent hike in train fares came as a shock to commuters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go for a long walk in the countryside",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the cost of something:",
        "examples": [
          "hike something (up) Retailers have hiked (up) prices again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk a long distance, esp. in the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "We plan to hike from lake to lake.",
          "I’ve got to hike back to my car to get my jacket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the cost of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Dairies have hiked milk prices again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long walk, esp. in the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "a 10-mile hike"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in the cost of something, esp. a large or unwanted increase:",
        "examples": [
          "a tax hike"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in the amount or cost of something, especially a large or sudden increase:",
        "examples": [
          "a pay/wage hike The governor is concerned that businesses might respond to a wage hike by cutting jobs.",
          "a price/rate/tax hike",
          "a hike in sth Ethanol, a fuel made from corn, has seen a 30 percent hike in production in the past year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the amount or cost of something, especially suddenly or by a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "hike prices/rates (on sth) The company announced it will hike prices on its cereals as much as 4 percent to cover higher grain and energy costs.",
          "hike sth by sth The bank hiked interest rates by 1.5 percentage points, the largest rise in almost two years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hiking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of going for long walks in the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "go hiking We're going hiking in the Sierra Nevada."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hilarious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely funny and causing a lot of laughter:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn't like the film at all - I thought it was hilarious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely amusing and causing a lot of laughter:",
        "examples": [
          "Her jokes are absolutely hilarious."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of land that is higher than the surrounding land:",
        "examples": [
          "Hills are not as high as mountains.",
          "Their house is on the top of a hill.",
          "the hills In the summer, the shepherds move their sheep up into the hills (= an area where there are hills)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slope in a road:",
        "examples": [
          "That hill's far too steep to cycle up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Capitol Hill (= the US legislature or the place where it meets)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land that slopes up to a point higher than the surrounding land and then slopes down again, but which is smaller than a mountain:",
        "examples": [
          "They built a house on the top of a hill, overlooking the town.",
          "The highway runs through rolling hills (= land that gradually slopes up and down)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The Hill is Capitol Hill.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hillbillies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person from a mountainous area of the US who has a simple way of life and is considered to be slightly stupid by people living in towns and cities",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from a rural area who is not familiar with modern ideas and popular culture, esp. someone who lives in the mountains or far from cities or towns in the southeastern US",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hillbilly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person from a mountainous area of the US who has a simple way of life and is considered to be slightly stupid by people living in towns and cities",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from a rural area who is not familiar with modern ideas and popular culture, esp. someone who lives in the mountains or far from cities or towns in the southeastern US",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hills": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of land that is higher than the surrounding land:",
        "examples": [
          "Hills are not as high as mountains.",
          "Their house is on the top of a hill.",
          "the hills In the summer, the shepherds move their sheep up into the hills (= an area where there are hills)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slope in a road:",
        "examples": [
          "That hill's far too steep to cycle up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Capitol Hill (= the US legislature or the place where it meets)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land that slopes up to a point higher than the surrounding land and then slopes down again, but which is smaller than a mountain:",
        "examples": [
          "They built a house on the top of a hill, overlooking the town.",
          "The highway runs through rolling hills (= land that gradually slopes up and down)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The Hill is Capitol Hill.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hillside": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sloping surface of a hill, rather than the level surface at the top of it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sloping surface of a hill between its top and bottom",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hilltop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the top part of a hill, rather than its sloping sides",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hilt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the handle of a sharp-pointed weapon such as a sword",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the handle of a sharp, pointed weapon, esp. of a sword",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "himalayan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of cat with long, pale hair and a dark face, legs, and tail:",
        "examples": [
          "Himalayans are medium to large cats with short bodies and brilliant blue eyes.",
          "Himalayan cat He shares the house with two prize exotic Himalayan cats, and has a wall covered with show ribbons.",
          "The big, fluffy Himalayan cat lies in the middle of the cluttered little living room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hind": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "at the back of an animal's body:",
        "examples": [
          "a hind leg"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female deer, especially a red deer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the back of an animal’s body:",
        "examples": [
          "Phil’s dog stands on her hind legs to greet me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hinder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something:",
        "examples": [
          "hinder someone in something High winds have hindered firefighters in their efforts to put out the blaze.",
          "Her progress certainly hasn't been hindered by her lack of experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A poor diet can hinder mental and physical growth.",
          "I don’t know if these changes are going to help or hinder the team."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hindi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the official languages of India, spoken especially in northern India",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hindrance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that makes it more difficult for you to do something or for something to develop:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never considered my disability a hindrance, but other people have."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hindsight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to understand an event or situation only after it has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "with (the benefit/wisdom of) hindsight With (the benefit/wisdom of) hindsight, I should have taken the job.",
          "in hindsight In hindsight, it would have been better to wait."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to understand, after something has happened, why or how it was done and how it might have been done better:",
        "examples": [
          "They are ideas that, in hindsight, often seem hair-brained."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hindu": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes in Hinduism",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the main religion of India, which is based on four holy texts, has a very long history, and supports the belief that when a person or creature dies, the spirit returns to life in another body:",
        "examples": [
          "There are more than 500 million Hindus in the world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hinge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal that fastens the edge of a door, window, lid, etc. to something else and allows it to open or close:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to take the front door off its hinges to get our new sofa into the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a folding device, usually made of metal, that is attached to a door, gate, or lid on one side, allowing it to open and close",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hinged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having one or more hinges (= pieces of metal that fasten the edge of a door, window, lid, etc. to something else and allow it to open or close):",
        "examples": [
          "a hinged lid",
          "I opened a hinged tin box used for storing candles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hinges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal that fastens the edge of a door, window, lid, etc. to something else and allows it to open or close:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to take the front door off its hinges to get our new sofa into the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a folding device, usually made of metal, that is attached to a door, gate, or lid on one side, allowing it to open and close",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you say or do that shows what you think or want, usually in a way that is not direct:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] He's dropped (= given) several hints to the boss that he'll quit if he doesn't get a promotion.",
          "give someone a hint Did she give you any hints about where she was going?",
          "take a hint You can't take (= understand) a hint, can you? Just go away and leave me alone!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of advice that helps you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone a hint about something Could you give us a hint about how to do this exercise, please?",
          "handy hint This recipe book is full of handy (= useful) hints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "hint of There's just a hint of brandy in the sauce.",
          "I detected a hint of doubt in his voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something that shows what you think or want, usually in a way that is not direct:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Mum's hinted (that) she might pay for my trip to Mexico.",
          "hint at He's hinted at the possibility of moving to Canada."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement or action that suggests what you think or want in an indirect way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] When he yawned and looked at his watch, I took it as a hint that we should leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hint is also a piece of advice that helps you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "hints on ways to save money"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "It was the first cool day of September, and there was a hint of autumn in the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something that shows in an indirect way what you think or want:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] My parents have hinted that they’ll pay for a European vacation after I graduate from college."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hinted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something that shows what you think or want, usually in a way that is not direct:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Mum's hinted (that) she might pay for my trip to Mexico.",
          "hint at He's hinted at the possibility of moving to Canada."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hinting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something that shows what you think or want, usually in a way that is not direct:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Mum's hinted (that) she might pay for my trip to Mexico.",
          "hint at He's hinted at the possibility of moving to Canada."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hints": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you say or do that shows what you think or want, usually in a way that is not direct:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] He's dropped (= given) several hints to the boss that he'll quit if he doesn't get a promotion.",
          "give someone a hint Did she give you any hints about where she was going?",
          "take a hint You can't take (= understand) a hint, can you? Just go away and leave me alone!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of advice that helps you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone a hint about something Could you give us a hint about how to do this exercise, please?",
          "handy hint This recipe book is full of handy (= useful) hints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "hint of There's just a hint of brandy in the sauce.",
          "I detected a hint of doubt in his voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something that shows what you think or want, usually in a way that is not direct:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Mum's hinted (that) she might pay for my trip to Mexico.",
          "hint at He's hinted at the possibility of moving to Canada."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement or action that suggests what you think or want in an indirect way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] When he yawned and looked at his watch, I took it as a hint that we should leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hint is also a piece of advice that helps you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "hints on ways to save money"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "It was the first cool day of September, and there was a hint of autumn in the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something that shows in an indirect way what you think or want:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] My parents have hinted that they’ll pay for a European vacation after I graduate from college."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the area below the waist and above the legs at either side of the body, or the joint that connects the leg to the upper part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "This exercise is designed to trim your hips and stomach.",
          "The skirt was a bit tight across the hips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "The bars in the old part of the town are frequented by hip young students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression that is called out, often by a group of people at the same time, to express approval of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Three cheers for the bride and groom! Hip, hip, hooray!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part on either side of the body where the legs are attached to the upper part of the body, or either of the joints at the pelvis (= bowl-shaped bones) where the legs are attached:",
        "examples": [
          "Arthritis is causing pain and stiffness in your hips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "knowing a lot about what the most modern fashions are, esp. in music, social behavior, and styles of clothes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Home income plan: in the UK, an arrangement in which someone receives a regular income from the equity in their home (= its value if it were sold and any loans were paid back):",
        "examples": [
          "Generally, you have to be 65 or over and own a house worth £60,000 to qualify for a Hip, but rules vary from firm to firm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hippie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, typically young, especially in the late 1960s and early 1970s, who believed in peace, was opposed to many of the accepted ideas about how to live, had long hair, and often lived in groups and took drugs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young person, esp. in the late 1960s and early 1970s, who typically had long hair, believed in peace, and opposed many accepted ideas about how to live",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hippies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, typically young, especially in the late 1960s and early 1970s, who believed in peace, was opposed to many of the accepted ideas about how to live, had long hair, and often lived in groups and took drugs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young person, esp. in the late 1960s and early 1970s, who typically had long hair, believed in peace, and opposed many accepted ideas about how to live",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hippo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large animal with short legs and thick, dark grey skin that lives near water in Africa",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, dark gray animal of Africa that lives in or near rivers and that has a big head, short legs, and thick skin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hippopotamus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large animal with short legs and thick, dark grey skin that lives near water in Africa",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, dark gray animal of Africa that lives in or near rivers and that has a big head, short legs, and thick skin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hippos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large animal with short legs and thick, dark grey skin that lives near water in Africa",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, dark gray animal of Africa that lives in or near rivers and that has a big head, short legs, and thick skin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hippy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, typically young, especially in the late 1960s and early 1970s, who believed in peace, was opposed to many of the accepted ideas about how to live, had long hair, and often lived in groups and took drugs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young person, esp. in the late 1960s and early 1970s, who typically had long hair, believed in peace, and opposed many accepted ideas about how to live",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the area below the waist and above the legs at either side of the body, or the joint that connects the leg to the upper part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "This exercise is designed to trim your hips and stomach.",
          "The skirt was a bit tight across the hips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "The bars in the old part of the town are frequented by hip young students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression that is called out, often by a group of people at the same time, to express approval of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Three cheers for the bride and groom! Hip, hip, hooray!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part on either side of the body where the legs are attached to the upper part of the body, or either of the joints at the pelvis (= bowl-shaped bones) where the legs are attached:",
        "examples": [
          "Arthritis is causing pain and stiffness in your hips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "knowing a lot about what the most modern fashions are, esp. in music, social behavior, and styles of clothes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Home income plan: in the UK, an arrangement in which someone receives a regular income from the equity in their home (= its value if it were sold and any loans were paid back):",
        "examples": [
          "Generally, you have to be 65 or over and own a house worth £60,000 to qualify for a Hip, but rules vary from firm to firm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hipster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is aware of and influenced by the most recent ideas and fashions:",
        "examples": [
          "In the past, scooters were ridden mostly by hipsters who considered them cute and fun.",
          "The coffee bar's clientele was mostly local professionals, downtown hipsters, and academics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "underwear that fits around or reaches as far as the hips and not up to the waist:",
        "examples": [
          "Hipsters are a good compromise between low-rise underwear and high-waisted knickers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trousers that fit around or reach as far as the hips and not up to the waist:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing a pair of light blue denim hipsters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "typical of or enjoyed by people who are aware of the most recent ideas and fashions:",
        "examples": [
          "The town has plenty of galleries, bohemian cafes, and hipster bars these days.",
          "I loved the restaurant's cool decor — very hipster but in a nice way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of clothing) fitting around or reaching up as far as the hips and not the waist:",
        "examples": [
          "Skinny little T-shirts and hipster jeans look terrible on me.",
          "The Fifties-style bikinis come in flattering designs, including hipster briefs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hipsters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "underwear that fits around or reaches as far as the hips and not up to the waist:",
        "examples": [
          "Hipsters are a good compromise between low-rise underwear and high-waisted knickers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trousers that fit around or reach as far as the hips and not up to the waist:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing a pair of light blue denim hipsters.",
          "I look terrible in hipsters, but that's all that's in the shops this season."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pay to use something for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "How much would it cost to hire a car for the weekend?",
          "You could always hire a dress for the ball if you can't afford to buy one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to employ someone or pay someone to do a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "I was hired by the first company I applied to.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We ought to hire a public relations consultant to help improve our image."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement to use something by paying for it:",
        "examples": [
          "car hire The price includes flights and car hire.",
          "hire car The price includes flights, accommodation, and a hire car for the week.",
          "for hire There's a camping shop in town that has tents for hire (= available to be hired) at £30 a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person to whom a company has recently given a job:",
        "examples": [
          "She's our latest hire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to employ someone:",
        "examples": [
          "You ought to hire a lawyer to handle your taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an employee:",
        "examples": [
          "Those retiring will be replaced by new hires."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to employ someone in a permanent job:",
        "examples": [
          "Increased business means that the company will need to hire 15 new sales staff.",
          "hire sb as sth A supervisor noticed her potential and hired her as a trading trainee.",
          "be hired by sb/sth Employees hired by a public agency after July 1 will automatically be enrolled in the new contribution plan.",
          "Managers are given a free hand in hiring and firing employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay a person or company to do a particular job for a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "We will hire a contractor to consider what can be done that is cost effective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay to use something for a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "They hired a billboard in a prominent position on Oxford Street to promote the event."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement in which someone pays to use something for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "car/equipment/plant hire Prices include return flights and car hire.",
          "There are plenty of cars available for hire.",
          "a hire business/company/firm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who a company or organization employs in a permanent job:",
        "examples": [
          "additional/fresh/new hires Three-quarters of the debt-collection industry's new hires quit after just three months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hired": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay to use something for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "How much would it cost to hire a car for the weekend?",
          "You could always hire a dress for the ball if you can't afford to buy one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to employ someone or pay someone to do a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "I was hired by the first company I applied to.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We ought to hire a public relations consultant to help improve our image."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hires": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pay to use something for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "How much would it cost to hire a car for the weekend?",
          "You could always hire a dress for the ball if you can't afford to buy one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to employ someone or pay someone to do a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "I was hired by the first company I applied to.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We ought to hire a public relations consultant to help improve our image."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement to use something by paying for it:",
        "examples": [
          "car hire The price includes flights and car hire.",
          "hire car The price includes flights, accommodation, and a hire car for the week.",
          "for hire There's a camping shop in town that has tents for hire (= available to be hired) at £30 a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person to whom a company has recently given a job:",
        "examples": [
          "She's our latest hire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to employ someone:",
        "examples": [
          "You ought to hire a lawyer to handle your taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an employee:",
        "examples": [
          "Those retiring will be replaced by new hires."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to employ someone in a permanent job:",
        "examples": [
          "Increased business means that the company will need to hire 15 new sales staff.",
          "hire sb as sth A supervisor noticed her potential and hired her as a trading trainee.",
          "be hired by sb/sth Employees hired by a public agency after July 1 will automatically be enrolled in the new contribution plan.",
          "Managers are given a free hand in hiring and firing employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay a person or company to do a particular job for a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "We will hire a contractor to consider what can be done that is cost effective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay to use something for a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "They hired a billboard in a prominent position on Oxford Street to promote the event."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement in which someone pays to use something for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "car/equipment/plant hire Prices include return flights and car hire.",
          "There are plenty of cars available for hire.",
          "a hire business/company/firm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who a company or organization employs in a permanent job:",
        "examples": [
          "additional/fresh/new hires Three-quarters of the debt-collection industry's new hires quit after just three months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hiring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of starting to employ someone:",
        "examples": [
          "hirings and firings The office has completely changed in the past few weeks because there have been so many hirings and firings (= a lot of new people have been employed and a lot of others have lost their jobs)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of starting to employ someone:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a series of hirings and firings in the company in recent years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hiroshima": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the southern part of Japan:",
        "examples": [
          "In August 1945, the United States dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, killing huge numbers of civilians.",
          "The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum welcomes 1.4 million visitors every year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hispanic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "from or connected with Spanish-speaking countries, especially those in Latin America, or having parents or grandparents from these countries:",
        "examples": [
          "He will aim his campaign at Hispanic voters.",
          "The American Roman Catholic Church was not always receptive to Mexican or Hispanic Catholicism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is from, or whose parents and grandparents are from, a Spanish-speaking country, especially one in Latin America:",
        "examples": [
          "Hispanics make up a large proportion of the population of Miami.",
          "He was the only Hispanic in his class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with a person who lives in the US but who originally came from or whose family came from Spanish-speaking Latin America:",
        "examples": [
          "The US Hispanic population totaled more than 22 million in 1990."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hiss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a noise like a long s sound:",
        "examples": [
          "Why do snakes hiss?",
          "The iron was hissing and spluttering.",
          "People in the audience were hissing their disapproval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something in a quiet angry way:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Shut up, Tom!\" she hissed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sound like the letter s:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a hiss and a pop as the cork came out of the bottle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a noise like the sound of the letter \"s\"",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hisses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a noise like a long s sound:",
        "examples": [
          "Why do snakes hiss?",
          "The iron was hissing and spluttering.",
          "People in the audience were hissing their disapproval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something in a quiet angry way:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Shut up, Tom!\" she hissed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sound like the letter s:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a hiss and a pop as the cork came out of the bottle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a noise like the sound of the letter \"s\"",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hissing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a noise like a long s sound:",
        "examples": [
          "Why do snakes hiss?",
          "The iron was hissing and spluttering.",
          "People in the audience were hissing their disapproval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something in a quiet angry way:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Shut up, Tom!\" she hissed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "historian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who writes about or studies history",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who writes about or studies history",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "historians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who writes about or studies history",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who writes about or studies history",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "historic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "important or likely to be important in history:",
        "examples": [
          "historic buildings",
          "a historic day/moment",
          "In a historic vote, the Church of England decided to allow women to become priests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A historic offence is one that was committed by someone in the past but that they were not charged with at the time:",
        "examples": [
          "He pleaded guilty to a charge of rape, as well as five historic sexual offences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a thing or event) important when studied as part of the past:",
        "examples": [
          "historic buildings and monuments"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "historical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with studying or representing things from the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Many important historical documents were destroyed when the library was bombed.",
          "She specializes in historical novels set in 18th-century England."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe prices, values, etc. in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "The table compares historical exchange rates for five different currencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe crimes that were committed in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "A man was arrested as part of an investigation into allegations of historical child abuse dating back to the 1980s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with the study or representation of things from the past:",
        "examples": [
          "The library has an important collection of historical documents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe past prices or values:",
        "examples": [
          "The company offers real-time and historical information on stocks, options, commodities, futures, indices, and currencies.",
          "Historical data show the clear link between income tax rates and the size of domestic government spending."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "historically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is related to the study or representation of the past:",
        "examples": [
          "historically accurate The film makes no attempt to be historically accurate.",
          "historically significant The city will provide grants to help restore historically significant buildings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in comparison with prices, values, etc. in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Fuel prices are coming down, but they've been historically high for months.",
          "The unemployment rate has remained historically low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Historically, there have always been close links between France and Scotland."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "histories": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the study of or a record of) past events considered together, especially events of a particular period, country, or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "I studied modern European history at college.",
          "American history",
          "history of Annie's decided to write a history of electronic music.",
          "life history I only asked him for a cigarette, but two hours later he'd told me his whole life history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happened or ended a long time ago and is not important now, or a person who is not important now, although they were in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "ancient history Last year's report is ancient history and totally irrelevant to the current situation.",
          "\"What about Dan - are you still seeing him?\" \"Oh, he's history.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has been done or experienced by a particular person or thing repeatedly over a long period:",
        "examples": [
          "have a history of Her family has a history of heart problems.",
          "history of There's a long history of industrial disputes at the factory.",
          "credit history He has a good credit history (= a good record of paying money that he owes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the study of) past events considered together, esp. events or developments of a particular period, country, or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I’m taking a course in American history.",
          "[ C ] I’m reading a history of jazz (= a book that describes the development of this music)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has been done or experienced by a particular person or thing many times over a long period:",
        "examples": [
          "Our family has a history of diabetes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record of past events relating to a particular person or company:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the 50th consecutive month of uninterrupted job growth, the longest in the nation's history.",
          "No one else in the Bank's long history has climbed all the way up the ladder.",
          "When a person applies for a bank account or credit card, their credit history can be tracked.",
          "career/employment/medical history"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record of actions or events that have happened often over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a history of sth The company has had a history of difficult management-union relations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "history": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the study of or a record of) past events considered together, especially events of a particular period, country, or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "I studied modern European history at college.",
          "American history",
          "history of Annie's decided to write a history of electronic music.",
          "life history I only asked him for a cigarette, but two hours later he'd told me his whole life history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happened or ended a long time ago and is not important now, or a person who is not important now, although they were in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "ancient history Last year's report is ancient history and totally irrelevant to the current situation.",
          "\"What about Dan - are you still seeing him?\" \"Oh, he's history.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has been done or experienced by a particular person or thing repeatedly over a long period:",
        "examples": [
          "have a history of Her family has a history of heart problems.",
          "history of There's a long history of industrial disputes at the factory.",
          "credit history He has a good credit history (= a good record of paying money that he owes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the study of) past events considered together, esp. events or developments of a particular period, country, or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I’m taking a course in American history.",
          "[ C ] I’m reading a history of jazz (= a book that describes the development of this music)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has been done or experienced by a particular person or thing many times over a long period:",
        "examples": [
          "Our family has a history of diabetes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record of past events relating to a particular person or company:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the 50th consecutive month of uninterrupted job growth, the longest in the nation's history.",
          "No one else in the Bank's long history has climbed all the way up the ladder.",
          "When a person applies for a bank account or credit card, their credit history can be tracked.",
          "career/employment/medical history"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record of actions or events that have happened often over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a history of sth The company has had a history of difficult management-union relations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hitch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a temporary difficulty that causes a short delay:",
        "examples": [
          "technical hitch Due to a slight technical hitch the concert will be starting half an hour late.",
          "without a hitch The ceremony went off without a hitch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of knot:",
        "examples": [
          "A hitch is a knot used to tie a rope to a fixed object.",
          "There are many different hitches, such as a barrel hitch, a boom hitch, a cow hitch and a pipe hitch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for fastening one thing to another, for example for fastening a caravan (= a wheeled vehicle for sleeping in) to a car:",
        "examples": [
          "The unit can be mounted to most bikes with a special hitch.",
          "trailer hitches for large travel trailers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get a free ride in someone else's vehicle as a way of travelling:",
        "examples": [
          "They hitched a lift to Edinburgh from a passing car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something to another thing by tying it with a rope or using a metal hook:",
        "examples": [
          "be hitched to The horses were hitched to a shiny, black carriage.",
          "hitch something (on)to something We just need to hitch the trailer (on)to the car and then we can go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficulty or troubling fact esp. in a situation that is generally positive:",
        "examples": [
          "I finally did get a job offer that sounded perfect – the only hitch was the low salary.",
          "The taping at Channel 4 went off without a hitch (= perfectly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get a free ride in someone else’s road vehicle as a way of traveling:",
        "examples": [
          "Nancy hitched a ride with her husband’s cousin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something to another thing, such as a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "We just need to hitch the trailer to the car and then we can go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficulty, usually one that is unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "a legal/technical hitch The airline has been plagued by technical hitches and staff shortages.",
          "The steady ascent of the company's profits continued without a hitch for an impressive 26 quarters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rely on something or someone to bring you success:",
        "examples": [
          "The former oil industry investor has hitched his wagon to renewable energy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hitched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get married:",
        "examples": [
          "Is Tracy really getting hitched?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hitchhike": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to travel by getting free rides in someone else's vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "I would never hitchhike on my own.",
          "hitchhike to They hitchhiked to Paris."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel by getting a free ride in someone else’s road vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "It took six days to hitchhike across Minnesota."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hitchhiker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who travels by getting free rides in someone else's vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "pick up a hitchhiker Jack often picks up hitchhikers.",
          "We let the two hitchhikers out at the border."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hitchhiking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel by getting free rides in someone else's vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "I would never hitchhike on my own.",
          "hitchhike to They hitchhiked to Paris."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hitching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get a free ride in someone else's vehicle as a way of travelling:",
        "examples": [
          "They hitched a lift to Edinburgh from a passing car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something to another thing by tying it with a rope or using a metal hook:",
        "examples": [
          "be hitched to The horses were hitched to a shiny, black carriage.",
          "hitch something (on)to something We just need to hitch the trailer (on)to the car and then we can go."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hither": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to or towards this place:",
        "examples": [
          "Come hither, young sir!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to or toward this place:",
        "examples": [
          "Come hither!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hitman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who is paid to murder someone",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move your hand or an object onto the surface of something so that it touches it, usually with force:",
        "examples": [
          "Teachers are not allowed to hit their pupils.",
          "This type of glass won't shatter no matter how hard you hit it.",
          "hit something with something She hit her thumb with the hammer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch something with sudden force:",
        "examples": [
          "They were going about 60 kilometres an hour when their car hit the tree.",
          "be hit in One journalist was hit in the leg by a stray bullet.",
          "hit something on something That new shelf in the bathroom is too low - I just hit my head on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an unpleasant or negative effect on a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Production has been badly hit by the strike.",
          "Demand for transatlantic flights has been hit by fears of terrorist attacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an idea or thought hits you, you suddenly think of it:",
        "examples": [
          "That's when it hit me that my life would never be the same again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shoot at or bomb a place or person, causing damage or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "Two schools were hit during the air raid.",
          "He was hit in the neck by a bullet from a sniper.",
          "Try to hit the middle of the target."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive at a place or position:",
        "examples": [
          "If we turn left at the next junction, we should hit the main road after five miles or so."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in reaching or achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our profits hit an all-time high of $20 million last year.",
          "I just can't hit (= sing) those high notes like I used to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like someone and become friendly immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "hit it off with I didn't really hit it off with his friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Three drug dealers were hit in the city over the weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, to score runs:",
        "examples": [
          "Walsh hit 10 fours and two sixes in his fourth one-day century.",
          "Yesterday, he faced 74 balls and hit nine fours and two sixes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to hit the ball with a particular result :",
        "examples": [
          "He hit a career-high 17 home runs last year.",
          "In her first at bat, she hit a single."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to have a particular batting average (= a number that represents how often a player successfully hits the ball compared to the number of times they have a chance to hit the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "He hit .372 with 6 home runs, 14 RBIs, and 15 runs scored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thing or person that is very popular or successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The Beatles had a string of number-one hits in the 1960s.",
          "Your cake was a real hit at the party - everyone commented.",
          "greatest hits They've just released an album of their greatest hits (= their most successful songs)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request to use a web page on the internet that is then counted to calculate the number of people looking at the page:",
        "examples": [
          "Our page had 243 hits this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of hitting something or someone, or an occasion when something or someone hits you:",
        "examples": [
          "hit on She gave him a hit on the head which knocked him flying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, when the batter (= person trying to hit the ball) safely reaches first base after hitting the ball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something that has been thrown, dropped, shot, etc. at a place or object reaches that place or object:",
        "examples": [
          "direct hit The rebel headquarters took a direct hit from a bomb during the attack.",
          "I scored a hit on my second shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of murder:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the victim of a mafia hit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch quickly and forcefully, with the hand or an object:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t hit your little brother!",
          "They were throwing rocks, and one of the rocks hit a window and broke it.",
          "She must have fallen asleep, and the car hit a tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something hits part of your body, or you hit it, you come up against it by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s so tall he keeps hitting his head when he goes through a doorway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is hit by a bullet or explosive weapon is injured by it:",
        "examples": [
          "One journalist was hit in the leg by a stray bullet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an unpleasant or negative effect on a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Commuters are going to be hit hard by the rise in gasoline prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml If an important fact hits you, you suddenly understand the meaning of it:",
        "examples": [
          "It just hit me that once she leaves, I may never see her again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive at a place, position, or state:",
        "examples": [
          "The company’s profits hit an all-time high last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a thrown baseball move within the playing area by touching it with a bat (= stick):",
        "examples": [
          "Rodriguez hit a high fly ball that was caught by the shortstop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is very popular or successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The musical is one of the biggest hits on Broadway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a base hit:",
        "examples": [
          "Jason had three hits in four times at bat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of hitting someone or something, or an occasion when someone or something is hit:",
        "examples": [
          "The hospital took a direct hit from a bomb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an unpleasant or negative effect on someone or something :",
        "examples": [
          "Rising fuel costs hit industrial and rural areas worst.",
          "Companies tend to be slow to lay off employees when hard times hit, but they are quicker to cease hiring.",
          "be hit by sth Oil firms have been hit by a 10% increase in petroleum tax.",
          "be hit with sth A tractor made in the United States and shipped to Chile is hit with $25,000 in tariffs and duties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach a particular level or amount, especially a very high or very low one:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales hit $300 million within the first three years.",
          "hit an all-time/a record high/low Last week property shares hit a record low.",
          "The company is very capable of hitting its targets well ahead of schedule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience a difficult situation or stop making progress with something:",
        "examples": [
          "Talks between the bosses and the union yesterday hit a major setback.",
          "The project began smoothly, but then we began to hit some problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become available for people to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "Although the toys are only just now hitting the market, a huge advertising campaign has been in place for several months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be badly affected by something:",
        "examples": [
          "Car makers were among the hardest hit as consumers bought fewer vehicles last month.",
          "The area has been hit hard by job losses in textiles and furniture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach a point at which no more progress can be made:",
        "examples": [
          "The energy bill is expected to hit a wall in the Senate, where Republicans have enough votes to block it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach an extremely low level:",
        "examples": [
          "The U.S. economy is beginning to show signs that it is hitting bottom and that a turnaround could get underway later this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become very successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The company hit it big when they received an order for three commercial satellites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly stop being successful or stop happening:",
        "examples": [
          "The main worry is that the economy might hit the buffers.",
          "Their plans to become one of the world's largest telecoms firms has hit the buffers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to immediately work hard and successfully at a new activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies often expect staff to hit the ground running."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive a lot of attention in news reports:",
        "examples": [
          "He hit the headlines when he sold a million shares at £5.80 a share."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve financial success:",
        "examples": [
          "They need a licensing deal to a big drug company before judging if their biotech venture has hit the jackpot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a financial failure:",
        "examples": [
          "The question mark is whether the company is going to hit the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thing or person that is very popular or successful:",
        "examples": [
          "a hit with sb/sth The Mexican restaurant is a huge hit with locals, who swear by the Mexican pizzas and fried bread dishes.",
          "Plans call for doubling both the workforce and production if the vehicles prove a hit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a visit to a particular website on the internet, which is then counted to calculate the number of people who see the website:",
        "examples": [
          "attract/get/receive hits The site typically gets an average of about 400,000 hits a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has an unpleasant or negative effect on a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a hit to sth Investors are worried about the direct hit to consumer confidence.",
          "For some businesses, the financial hit was substantial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be badly affected by a difficult situation or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the nation's economic activity, so when consumers take a hit, so does the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have to pay an unusual cost:",
        "examples": [
          "The company recently took a hit to the tune of $4 million in health insurance costs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hitter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, the player whose turn it is to hit the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "designated hitter Davis is expected to see action primarily as a designated hitter (= a player who regularly hits instead of another player, usually instead of the pitcher, each time it is the other player's turn to hit).",
          "pinch hitter In the seventh inning, the manager inserted Trammell as a pinch hitter (= a player who hits instead of another player after the other player has appeared in the game)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a player in baseball who hits the ball with the bat (= stick):",
        "examples": [
          "Babe Ruth is famous as one of the best hitters in baseball."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hitters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, the player whose turn it is to hit the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "designated hitter Davis is expected to see action primarily as a designated hitter (= a player who regularly hits instead of another player, usually instead of the pitcher, each time it is the other player's turn to hit).",
          "pinch hitter In the seventh inning, the manager inserted Trammell as a pinch hitter (= a player who hits instead of another player after the other player has appeared in the game)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a player in baseball who hits the ball with the bat (= stick):",
        "examples": [
          "Babe Ruth is famous as one of the best hitters in baseball."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hitting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hiv": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for human immunodeficiency virus: the virus that causes AIDS (= a serious disease that destroys the body's ability to fight infection)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for human immunodeficiency virus (= the virus that causes AIDS)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is HIV-positive is infected with HIV but might not have AIDS, or might not develop it for a long time.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a structure where bees live, either built by people or made by the bees themselves :",
        "examples": [
          "Bees naturally attack anything entering their hives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of bees living together in a hive:",
        "examples": [
          "The varroa mite is a tiny insect that infects bees and eventually kills whole hives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which a person's skin develops red raised areas:",
        "examples": [
          "break out in hives She broke out in hives after eating strawberries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where bees live, esp. a beehive (= container), or the group of bees living there",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which a person's skin develops red raised areas:",
        "examples": [
          "break out in hives She broke out in hives after eating strawberries.",
          "Mould from trees can cause itchy eyes, sneezing, and hives.",
          "Symptoms of food allergies can include hives, abdominal cramps, and an irregular heartbeat.",
          "I was taking steroids as a treatment for hives.",
          "My daughter has been suffering from hives recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which a person’s skin develops swollen red areas, often suddenly, esp. as a reaction to something the person has eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "Eating shellfish makes me break out in hives."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sound made when someone is thinking about something or needs more time to decide what to say",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Her (or His) Majesty's: belonging to or being a part of the government of the UK:",
        "examples": [
          "HM Inspector of Taxes",
          "HM Treasury is planning a substantial tax increase on tobacco."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hmo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for health maintenance organization: a group that provides healthcare to people who pay to join it:",
        "examples": [
          "For a monthly flat fee, paid by the consumer or employer, HMOs provide a specified list of medical services both in and outside the hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for house in multiple occupation: a house shared by several people who are not all from the same family:",
        "examples": [
          "Today, the once-grand streets are characterized by decaying HMOs, sorely in need not just of redecoration but more fundamental repair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for health maintenance organization",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for health maintenance organization: in the US, an organization that allows people who have paid to belong to it to use particular doctors or hospitals if they are ill or injured:",
        "examples": [
          "The average increase in HMO premiums also matched an increase in other expenses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ho": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an insulting word for a woman, especially one who is considered to have a lot of sexual partners:",
        "examples": [
          "He used to rap about \"Money, Cash, Hoes\" without apology or excuse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a way of attracting someone's attention or to express surprise, admiration, satisfaction, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Ho there! Mary, is that you?",
          "Ho! I knew I was right!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for House: (used in the UK when writing addresses):",
        "examples": [
          "Nexus Ho, 2 Malvern Road"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hoard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to collect large amounts of something and keep it for yourself, often in a secret place:",
        "examples": [
          "During the siege people began hoarding food and supplies.",
          "There would be enough food on a daily basis if people were not hoarding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a large number of things that are not needed or have no value, because you are suffering from a mental condition:",
        "examples": [
          "She hoarded dirty bottles, old newspapers, broken appliances, even plastic bags from cereal boxes.",
          "Psychiatrists are not sure what makes a person start hoarding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something that someone has saved and hidden:",
        "examples": [
          "hoard of We found a huge hoard of tinned food in the basement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect a large supply of something, more than you need now, often because you think you will not be able to get it later:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people hoarded food in wartime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect a lot of money or objects, sometimes secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "A financial crisis can cause people to hoard.",
          "When oil prices rise, the tendency to hoard gold also rises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of money or objects that someone has collected, sometimes secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "They found a hoard of dollar bills in the suspect's attic.",
          "The company has a vast cash hoard that just keeps on growing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hoarder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who collects large amounts of something and keeps it for themselves, often in a secret place:",
        "examples": [
          "Senior officials blame hoarders for the food shortage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who suffers from a mental condition that makes them want to keep a large number of things that are not needed or have no value:",
        "examples": [
          "He was one of those hoarders who can't throw anything away.",
          "compulsive hoarder I soon realized the woman was a compulsive hoarder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that collects a lot of money or objects, sometimes secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "hoarders of gold and silver"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hoarding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large board on which advertisements are shown, especially at the side of a road:",
        "examples": [
          "an advertising hoarding"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a temporary fence, usually made of boards, put around an area, especially one where people are building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of collecting large amounts of something and keeping it for yourself, often in a secret place:",
        "examples": [
          "The food shortages have been exacerbated by hoarding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mental condition that makes someone want to keep a large number of things that are not needed or have no value:",
        "examples": [
          "compulsive hoarding Compulsive hoarding can leave no space for someone to clean, cook, socialize, or even sleep in a bed.",
          "Hoarding is often linked with depression and anxiety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large sign in a public place on which advertisements are shown:",
        "examples": [
          "advertising hoardings",
          "A number of buildings have been demolished, with hoardings put up around the empty spaces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of collecting and storing a lot of money or objects, sometimes secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "In the uncertain economic climate, cash hoarding is understandable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hoarse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a voice or a person) having a rough voice, often because of a sore throat or a cold:",
        "examples": [
          "hoarse voice \"I'm feeling a little better, thank you,\" she replied, in a hoarse voice.",
          "sound hoarse She sounded a bit hoarse.",
          "make yourself hoarse You'll make yourself hoarse if you keep shouting like that!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a voice) sounding weak and not very well controlled, often because it has been used too much or the speaker has a cold:",
        "examples": [
          "He was hoarse from shouting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hoarsely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a rough voice, often because of a sore throat or a cold:",
        "examples": [
          "He speaks softly, slowly and a little hoarsely.",
          "\"I've got a throat infection,\" he said hoarsely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hoax": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plan to deceive someone, such as telling the police there is a bomb somewhere when there is not one, or a trick:",
        "examples": [
          "The bomb threat turned out to be a hoax.",
          "hoax call He'd made a hoax call claiming to be the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deceive, especially by playing a trick on someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan to deceive a large group of people; a trick:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a cruel hoax, she said, to encourage people to think they have a real chance to win the lottery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deceive someone, especially by playing a trick on them:",
        "examples": [
          "A fake website was set up and a number of people were hoaxed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trick or something else that is intended to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "A hoax led thousands to donate to a fake charity.",
          "a cruel/elaborate hoax"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hobbies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an activity that someone does for pleasure when they are not working:",
        "examples": [
          "Angela's hobby is restoring vintage motorcycles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that you do for pleasure when you are not working:",
        "examples": [
          "Sonya’s hobbies include traveling, sailing, and reading fiction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that someone does for pleasure when they are not working:",
        "examples": [
          "It is difficult to claim business losses from what are really hobbies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hobbit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary creature like a small human, described in books by J.R.R. Tolkien",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hobble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to walk in an awkward way, usually because the feet or legs are injured:",
        "examples": [
          "The last time I saw Rachel she was hobbling around with a stick.",
          "Some of the runners could only manage to hobble over the finishing line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit something or control the freedom of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "A long list of amendments have hobbled the new legislation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you hobble an animal, especially a horse, you tie two of its legs together so that it cannot run away.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with difficulty in an awkward way, or to cause someone to walk in this way, usually because of an injury to the feet or legs:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He hobbled over on crutches."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hobbling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in an awkward way, usually because the feet or legs are injured:",
        "examples": [
          "The last time I saw Rachel she was hobbling around with a stick.",
          "Some of the runners could only manage to hobble over the finishing line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit something or control the freedom of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "A long list of amendments have hobbled the new legislation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you hobble an animal, especially a horse, you tie two of its legs together so that it cannot run away.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hobby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an activity that someone does for pleasure when they are not working:",
        "examples": [
          "Angela's hobby is restoring vintage motorcycles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that you do for pleasure when you are not working:",
        "examples": [
          "Sonya’s hobbies include traveling, sailing, and reading fiction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that someone does for pleasure when they are not working:",
        "examples": [
          "It is difficult to claim business losses from what are really hobbies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hobo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not have a job or a house and who moves from one place to another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not have a job or a house to live in, and so moves from one place to another",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hobos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not have a job or a house and who moves from one place to another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not have a job or a house to live in, and so moves from one place to another",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in debt:",
        "examples": [
          "in hock to The company's entire assets are now in hock to the banks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Possessions that are in hock are pawned (= left temporarily with a person in exchange for an amount of money that must be paid back after a limited time to prevent the thing from being sold):",
        "examples": [
          "Most of her jewellery is in hock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the middle joint in the back leg of an animal such as a horse",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the meat on the lower leg of an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "ham hocks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of white wine from Germany",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell something that you hope to buy back later because you need money now:",
        "examples": [
          "She had to hock her wedding ring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange in return for borrowing money; pawn:",
        "examples": [
          "to hock jewelry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To be in hock is to have a debt:",
        "examples": [
          "The state is in hock already, with a $13 billion deficit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in debt:",
        "examples": [
          "Most construction firms are deeply in hock to a single bank rather than to a handful of lenders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "possessions that are in hock are pawned (= left temporarily with someone in exchange for an amount of money that must be paid back after a particular period of time to prevent the thing from being sold):",
        "examples": [
          "He put everything he had in hock to buy the house, and still ended up owing money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get into or get out of debt:",
        "examples": [
          "Until we either curb our appetite for imports or become a lot better at exporting, the more we trade the deeper we go into hock",
          "Few believe that any legal action can yield the billions that the company needs to get out of hock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pawn a possession (= leave it temporarily with someone in exchange for an amount of money that must be paid back after a particular period of time to prevent it from being sold):",
        "examples": [
          "People in a financial difficulty often possess something of value to hock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hockey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played on a sports field between two teams of eleven players who each have a curved stick with which they try to put a small, hard ball into the other team's goal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played on ice between two teams of eleven players who each have a curved stick with which the player tries to put the puck (= small, hard, rubber disk) into the other team’s goal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hoes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a garden tool with a long handle and a short blade used to remove weeds and break up the surface of the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "another spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove weeds and break up the surface of the ground, using a garden tool with a long handle and a short blade:",
        "examples": [
          "They spent the afternoon hoeing the vegetable patch.",
          "Keep hoeing between rows of plants to subdue weeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a garden tool with a long handle and a short blade, used to remove weeds (= unwanted plants) and break up the surface of the ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pig, especially one that is allowed to grow large so that it can be eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male pig with its sexual organs removed, kept for its meat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes much more than a fair share of something, especially by eating too much:",
        "examples": [
          "You've eaten it all? You hog!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or use more than your share of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always hogging the bathroom (= spending too much time in the bathroom, so that no one else can use it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pig, esp. one allowed to grow large so that it can be used as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes more than necessary of something, esp. food:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t be a hog – take only as much as you can eat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or use more than necessary of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s always hogging the newspaper (= using it so that no one else can read it)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hogging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pig, especially one that is allowed to grow large so that it can be eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male pig with its sexual organs removed, kept for its meat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes much more than a fair share of something, especially by eating too much:",
        "examples": [
          "You've eaten it all? You hog!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or use more than your share of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always hogging the bathroom (= spending too much time in the bathroom, so that no one else can use it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pig, esp. one allowed to grow large so that it can be used as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes more than necessary of something, esp. food:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t be a hog – take only as much as you can eat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or use more than necessary of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s always hogging the newspaper (= using it so that no one else can read it)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hogs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pig, especially one that is allowed to grow large so that it can be eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male pig with its sexual organs removed, kept for its meat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes much more than a fair share of something, especially by eating too much:",
        "examples": [
          "You've eaten it all? You hog!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or use more than your share of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always hogging the bathroom (= spending too much time in the bathroom, so that no one else can use it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pig, esp. one allowed to grow large so that it can be used as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes more than necessary of something, esp. food:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t be a hog – take only as much as you can eat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or use more than necessary of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s always hogging the newspaper (= using it so that no one else can read it)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hoist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to lift something heavy, sometimes using ropes or a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "A helicopter hoisted the final section of the bridge into place.",
          "With some difficulty he hoisted her onto his shoulders.",
          "I scrabbled for a handhold and hoisted myself up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to raise a flag to the top of a pole using a rope:",
        "examples": [
          "When you win an event, they hoist your country's flag and play the national anthem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used for lifting heavy things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lift something heavy, often with special equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "Tomorrow the final section of the bridge will be hoisted into place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Bank of England hoisted its base rate to 3.75%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of increasing something:",
        "examples": [
          "the bank's interest rate hoist"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hokey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too emotional or artificial and therefore difficult to believe:",
        "examples": [
          "The ending of the movie was awfully hokey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too emotional or artificial to be believed:",
        "examples": [
          "The ending of the movie was hokey, but otherwise it was OK."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "holder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for putting objects in or for keeping them in place:",
        "examples": [
          "a toothbrush holder",
          "a cigarette holder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who officially owns something:",
        "examples": [
          "an account/licence/passport holder",
          "Holders of shares in the company receive various benefits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a player in American football whose job is to hold the ball in place for the kicker:",
        "examples": [
          "The holder received the snap from the centre, and the kicker proceeded to kick a field goal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for putting objects in or for keeping them in place:",
        "examples": [
          "a cup/paper towel holder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who officially owns something:",
        "examples": [
          "property holders",
          "Competition benefits credit card holders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who officially owns something:",
        "examples": [
          "a credit card holder",
          "Property holders were pleased with the tax cut."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "holders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for putting objects in or for keeping them in place:",
        "examples": [
          "a toothbrush holder",
          "a cigarette holder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who officially owns something:",
        "examples": [
          "an account/licence/passport holder",
          "Holders of shares in the company receive various benefits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a player in American football whose job is to hold the ball in place for the kicker:",
        "examples": [
          "The holder received the snap from the centre, and the kicker proceeded to kick a field goal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for putting objects in or for keeping them in place:",
        "examples": [
          "a cup/paper towel holder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who officially owns something:",
        "examples": [
          "property holders",
          "Competition benefits credit card holders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who officially owns something:",
        "examples": [
          "a credit card holder",
          "Property holders were pleased with the tax cut."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "holding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you own such as shares in a company or buildings, or land that you rent and farm:",
        "examples": [
          "To ensure security the investment fund has holdings in many companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, the illegal act of using the hands in a way that is different from blocking to prevent a player on the other team who is not carrying the ball from moving forwards:",
        "examples": [
          "The play did not count because the offensive lineman was called for holding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, the illegal act of using the hands to prevent a player on the other team who is not carrying the ball from moving forwards:",
        "examples": [
          "The referee called a holding foul on Stevens because he grabbed Wilson's jersey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, the act of using the hand or other part of the body to hold back another player's stick, which is against the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "Henry was called for holding the stick and sent to the penalty box for two minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In football, if a midfield player has a holding role, their main job is to help the defence rather than attack an opponent's goal:",
        "examples": [
          "Without a holding midfielder, the two centre backs can be left exposed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "assets such as property, shares, or cash that a government, company, or person owns:",
        "examples": [
          "holding in sth The government announced that it would replace its gold reserves with holdings in dollars, euros and yen.",
          "Foreign central banks might reduce their holdings of American Treasury bonds.",
          "cash/stock/property, etc. holdings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of a company's shares that a person or organization owns:",
        "examples": [
          "holding in sth He is considering selling his 28% holding in the company.",
          "increase/raise/build up a holding The Chairman bought a further 80,000 shares, increasing his holding to 20.3%.",
          "reduce/cut a holding The sale is part of a plan by the Dutch state to reduce its holding in the former government-controlled group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of some holding companies:",
        "examples": [
          "TEC Holdings has been in existence since 2007."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "holdings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something valuable that is owned, esp. investments in a company:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s got several car dealerships and banks among his holdings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "holds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take and keep something in your hand or arms:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you hold the bag while I open the door?",
          "He was holding a gun.",
          "hold someone's hand The little girl held her mother's hand.",
          "hold someone in your arms He held her in his arms and let her cry.",
          "hold something open Could you hold the door open, please?",
          "hold something steady A wind was blowing which made it hard to hold he camera steady.",
          "hold something high He was holding an American flag high above his head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support something:",
        "examples": [
          "hold someone's weight Will the rope be strong enough to hold my weight?",
          "be held on with Each wheel is held on with four bolts.",
          "hold something on There's a special clip to hold the microphone on.",
          "be held together with The parts are held together with glue.",
          "hold something together This ligament holds the bones together at the joint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When two people hold hands, one person holds the other person's hand, especially to show that they love each other:",
        "examples": [
          "They walked along holding hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to contain or be able to contain something:",
        "examples": [
          "This jug holds exactly one pint.",
          "One bag won't hold all of the shopping - we'd better take two.",
          "Computers can hold huge amounts of information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that the future holds something, you mean that that thing will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Who can tell what the future holds?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "She's very religious, so death holds no fear for her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something, especially a position or money, or to control something:",
        "examples": [
          "He currently holds the position of technical manager.",
          "The bank holds large reserves of gold.",
          "Despite incurring heavy losses, the rebels now hold the town and the surrounding hills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular position in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "hold the record She holds the world record.",
          "hold the lead They held the lead until the 89th minute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something, especially when it might have been lost:",
        "examples": [
          "I asked the shop to hold the dress for me until this afternoon.",
          "hold someone's attention You have to be a fairly good speaker to hold an audience's attention.",
          "hold someone's interest She tried to read, but her book didn't hold her interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone in a place so that they cannot leave:",
        "examples": [
          "hold someone in custody The police are holding several people in custody (= at the police station) for questioning.",
          "hold someone hostage The terrorists held him hostage for 18 months.",
          "be held prisoner I was held prisoner in a tiny attic room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something such as a meeting or an election:",
        "examples": [
          "Could we hold a meeting to discuss this tomorrow afternoon?",
          "The election will be held on 8 August.",
          "I find it's almost impossible to hold a sensible conversation with her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause to stay or continue in the same way as before:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's hope our good luck holds.",
          "I hope the repair holds until we get the car to a garage.",
          "The government is committed to holding exports at their present level.",
          "The ship/aircraft held its course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an idea or opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "hold an opinion You are perfectly entitled to hold that opinion, but I disagree with you.",
          "hold a belief Some people still hold the belief that unemployment is the result of laziness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe that someone is responsible for something or should be blamed for it:",
        "examples": [
          "You sold it to me, so if it breaks I'll hold you responsible.",
          "hold someone responsible for something/doing something I hold them responsible for a lot of things that happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe someone or something to be something:",
        "examples": [
          "She was held to be guilty of theft.",
          "People who believe in ghosts sometimes hold them to be souls that could not find rest after death.",
          "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wait, or to stop something temporarily:",
        "examples": [
          "They've decided to hold all future deliveries until the invoice has been paid.",
          "hold your breath How long can you hold your breath (= stop breathing)?",
          "Will you hold my calls for the next half hour please?",
          "hold the line She's on the phone at the moment - will you hold the line (= wait on the phone until she can speak to you)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you ask someone to hold something, you do not want them to include it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like a ham sandwich on rye, hold the lettuce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of holding something or someone, or the way you do this:",
        "examples": [
          "keep a tight hold on Keep a tight hold on your tickets.",
          "lose hold of Don't worry if you lose hold of the reins - the horse won't wander off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start holding something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He took hold of one end of the carpet and tugged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in fighting sports, a position in which one person holds another person so that they cannot move",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place to put the hands and feet, especially when climbing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "power or control over something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "hold on Their company has a strong hold on the computer market.",
          "hold over She was totally entranced by him and nothing we said could break his hold over her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a piece of music, when a note or rest (= a period of silence between notes) is held for longer than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "Holds and pauses are indicated using a symbol called a fermata."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are on hold when using the phone, you are waiting to speak to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr Briggs is on hold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an activity is on hold, it has been intentionally delayed:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything's on hold again because of the bad weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the space in a ship or aircraft in which goods are carried",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take and keep something in your hand or arms:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The nurse held the child in her arms.",
          "[ I ] Hold tight (= firmly) to the railing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you hold your nose, you press your nose tightly between thumb and finger to close it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When two people hold hands, each one takes the other person’s hand in his or her hand, esp. to show affection.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something away from your body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Rosie held an apple out to the horse.",
          "[ M ] Close your eyes and hold out your hands.",
          "[ M ] All those who agree, please hold your hand up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something in a particular place or position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Could you hold the door open for me, please?",
          "[ M ] I can’t fasten this skirt unless I hold my stomach in (= keep it tight with my muscles so that it does not stick out).",
          "[ M ] Each wheel is held on by/with four bolts.",
          "[ M ] Individual parts are held together with glue.",
          "[ I ] Hold still (= Do not move)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue or cause to continue in the same way as before:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] If the weather holds, we can go sailing.",
          "[ T ] The ship held its course.",
          "[ T ] She seemed to hold the note she was singing for more than a minute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something holds true, it continues to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "Einstein’s theories still hold true today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from happening, or to delay something temporarily:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] How long can you hold your breath?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone on the telephone who asks you to hold wants you to wait until that person or someone else can speak to you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Her line is busy, would you like to hold?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you hold something that is usually included in food, you do not include it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’d like a salad, but hold the dressing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support or contain something or be able to contain or support it:",
        "examples": [
          "This bottle holds exactly one pint.",
          "Modern computers can hold (= store) huge amounts of information.",
          "Will the rope be strong enough to hold the weight?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something holds promise, it is likely to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The new drug holds promise for relieving chronic pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep control or possession of something:",
        "examples": [
          "His speech held the audience’s attention for over an hour.",
          "He was held prisoner for three days.",
          "After many days of fighting, the rebels now hold the town.",
          "The champion held the lead until the last lap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone who committed a crime is held, that person is kept guarded in a police station.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you hold a job or a financial account, you have it:",
        "examples": [
          "He currently holds the position of managing editor.",
          "She holds three different accounts with the same bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize or cause a meeting, election, or social event to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The election will be held on the 8th of November.",
          "We’re holding our annual New Year’s Day party again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe an idea or opinion to be correct, or to state that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "He holds unpopular views on many subjects.",
          "I hold him responsible for the damage to my car.",
          "[ + that clause ] Murphy’s law holds that if anything can go wrong, it probably will."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking and keeping something in your hand or arms, or the way you do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t lose hold of the dog’s leash.",
          "If you can get/grab/take hold of that end of the box, I’ll take this end and we’ll lift it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is on hold, it is intentionally delayed:",
        "examples": [
          "The space launch is on hold until the weather clears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are on hold when using the telephone, you are waiting to speak to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "His line is busy – can I put you on hold?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "control or power over something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The team is strengthening its hold on first place.",
          "She has a strong hold on her daughters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the space in a ship or aircraft where goods are carried",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some sports) a position in which one person prevents another from moving:",
        "examples": [
          "In karate, beginners learn several simple holds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something, especially a position or money, or to control something:",
        "examples": [
          "hold power/control The CEO holds power only as long as the directors approve of his methods.",
          "hold a stake/an interest/shares The bank holds an interest in the real estate company.",
          "hold a position/job/post Before taking his present post, he held the position of chief financial regulator.",
          "hold a mortgage/loan She holds the mortgage, so she has the right to foreclose on the property.",
          "hold the rights to sth Who holds the rights to screen these games?",
          "hold a patent The world's largest biotech firm holds patents on the DNA sequences of thousands of varieties of grain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something, especially when it might be needed in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Accountants recommend holding records for more than seven years.",
          "Ten seats are being held for the chief executives.",
          "hold stocks/supplies We hold large stocks of all these items, and are generally able to guarantee next-day delivery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep money or an investment, and not sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll hold the bonds until the resale market improves.",
          "For these stocks, the recommendation is: Hold!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to contain or be able to contain a number of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "Each container can hold 500 pounds of cargo.",
          "The auditorium is designed to hold 1,000 people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an event, especially a meeting, happen:",
        "examples": [
          "hold a meeting/conference/conference call",
          "The software development conference is scheduled to be held in San Francisco in April."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay, or make something stay, at the same level as before:",
        "examples": [
          "hold a rate/price/tax The Federal Reserve held interest rates at 3%.",
          "The Chancellor is expected to hold capital gains tax at its present rate.",
          "The markets held steady, despite the report of higher inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a judgment in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "A superior court judge held that the plaintiff had no legal claim to royalties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wait when you are phoning until you can talk to the person that you want to speak to:",
        "examples": [
          "He'll answering another call right now. Can you hold?",
          "Please hold the line. I'll try to connect you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a strong position when you are competing with someone else, because you have all the advantages:",
        "examples": [
          "Management holds all the cards when it comes to the negotiations over job cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak in a formal situation, such as at a conference or meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "Martin held the floor for almost an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with a situation, or do someone's job, while they are away:",
        "examples": [
          "She went off on vacation, leaving me to hold down the fort.",
          "Will you hold the fort while I go for lunch?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep or defend an opinion or an idea, even when other people do not agree with you:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll hold our ground until they accept our changes to the contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone to do something, especially when it is a new or difficult task:",
        "examples": [
          "A call center technician held my hand as he talked me through installing the hardware.",
          "You shouldn't really need your boss to hold your hand any longer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a position of authority, especially in government:",
        "examples": [
          "A president can only hold office for two terms of four years each.",
          "Things were not very different when the previous government held office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to be in a strong or fairly strong position, even when there are difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "hold your own against sb/sth They held their own against heavily marketed overseas brands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control when and how money is spent:",
        "examples": [
          "Head office holds the purse strings, and we'll need approval to buy any new equipment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in control of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He currently holds the reins at one of the fastest growing mobile communications businesses in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something until a time when it is needed for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Four million additional tons of grain are held in reserve each month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have control or influence over someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Party leaders held sway over the hearings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or control the rights to land, buildings, or other property:",
        "examples": [
          "hold title to sth She held title to the property and all mineral rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not fall in price:",
        "examples": [
          "The older models haven't held value as much as collectors anticipated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "power or control over someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a hold over sb/sth With the new law, Congress strengthened its hold over mortgage rates.",
          "a hold on sth They're keeping their strong hold on the smartphone market.",
          "a strong/tight hold",
          "keep/tighten/lose your hold"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a suggestion that someone should not sell the shares that they own in a company, but that they should not buy any new shares:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts changed \"buys\" to \"holds\" after the annual report appeared.",
          "We have recently downgraded our recommendation for the Forest Group to \"Hold\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a delay by a bank to prevent money from being taken from an account:",
        "examples": [
          "It took three days for the hold on the payment to be cleared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place on a ship or aircraft where goods are carried:",
        "examples": [
          "Inspectors examined the hold to look for stowaways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not being done now, but perhaps being done later:",
        "examples": [
          "Any new building has been put on hold until the economy improves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not changing or moving:",
        "examples": [
          "The dollar is on hold at the same level it was at a year ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "waiting for someone to return to or to begin a phone conversation:",
        "examples": [
          "Technical support had me on hold for 20 minutes while they researched my question.",
          "I'll just put you on hold while I ask my manager about this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to have an effect:",
        "examples": [
          "New stimulus funds took hold in time to keep unemployment low."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "holdup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a delay:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on, let's go. What's the holdup?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone steals from someone else using violence or the threat of violence:",
        "examples": [
          "In the holdup, a masked youth threatened the bank staff with a gun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stockings (= light coverings for the legs and feet) that hold themselves up by a piece of sticky material or elastic at the top",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a delay:",
        "examples": [
          "A likely reason for the holdup is political pressure from the fish-farming industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a crime in which a person or group demands money, using weapons and threats of violence:",
        "examples": [
          "Robbers got away with $1000 in a holdup of the bank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hole": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an empty space in an object, usually with an opening to the object's surface, or an opening that goes completely through an object:",
        "examples": [
          "dig a hole We dug a hole and planted the tree.",
          "hole in My jumper's got a hole in it.",
          "Drill a hole through the back of the cupboard and pass the wires through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, one of the small circular spaces in the ground into which the ball is hit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, one of the usually 18 areas of play:",
        "examples": [
          "an 18-hole course",
          "He ran into trouble on the fourteenth hole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some games of golf, a score given to the person who uses the fewest strokes (= hits of the ball) to get the ball into one of the holes:",
        "examples": [
          "She had to make a short putt to win the hole.",
          "They won the match by two holes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in the ground where a small animal lives:",
        "examples": [
          "a mouse/rabbit/fox hole"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small unpleasant place where someone lives:",
        "examples": [
          "What a hole that house was - I'm so pleased we moved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mistake or problem in an argument, discussion, plan, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "hole in The new proposal has several holes in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a hole in something, especially a ship or boat:",
        "examples": [
          "A torpedo holed the ship below the water and it quickly sank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an empty space or opening in an object:",
        "examples": [
          "We dug a hole to plant the tree.",
          "My sweater has a hole in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hole is also something that has been left out or not explained:",
        "examples": [
          "The new proposal is full of holes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In golf, a hole is one of the small hollow spaces in the ground into which the ball is hit, or one of the usually 18 areas of play:",
        "examples": [
          "the seventh hole"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Without their starting quarterback, the team is in a (bit of a) hole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loss or an amount that cannot be explained:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a fund manager who has fashioned a career by finding the holes in financial statements.",
          "The company has revealed a £20m hole in its pension fund because of collapsing share markets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "We've lost the order and we're in a bit of a hole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in debt:",
        "examples": [
          "the account is $143 in the hole"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce an amount of money by a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "The price of travel can make a hole in even the deepest pocket."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "holed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a hole in something, especially a ship or boat:",
        "examples": [
          "A torpedo holed the ship below the water and it quickly sank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "holes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an empty space in an object, usually with an opening to the object's surface, or an opening that goes completely through an object:",
        "examples": [
          "dig a hole We dug a hole and planted the tree.",
          "hole in My jumper's got a hole in it.",
          "Drill a hole through the back of the cupboard and pass the wires through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, one of the small circular spaces in the ground into which the ball is hit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, one of the usually 18 areas of play:",
        "examples": [
          "an 18-hole course",
          "He ran into trouble on the fourteenth hole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some games of golf, a score given to the person who uses the fewest strokes (= hits of the ball) to get the ball into one of the holes:",
        "examples": [
          "She had to make a short putt to win the hole.",
          "They won the match by two holes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in the ground where a small animal lives:",
        "examples": [
          "a mouse/rabbit/fox hole"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small unpleasant place where someone lives:",
        "examples": [
          "What a hole that house was - I'm so pleased we moved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mistake or problem in an argument, discussion, plan, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "hole in The new proposal has several holes in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a hole in something, especially a ship or boat:",
        "examples": [
          "A torpedo holed the ship below the water and it quickly sank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an empty space or opening in an object:",
        "examples": [
          "We dug a hole to plant the tree.",
          "My sweater has a hole in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hole is also something that has been left out or not explained:",
        "examples": [
          "The new proposal is full of holes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In golf, a hole is one of the small hollow spaces in the ground into which the ball is hit, or one of the usually 18 areas of play:",
        "examples": [
          "the seventh hole"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Without their starting quarterback, the team is in a (bit of a) hole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loss or an amount that cannot be explained:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a fund manager who has fashioned a career by finding the holes in financial statements.",
          "The company has revealed a £20m hole in its pension fund because of collapsing share markets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "We've lost the order and we're in a bit of a hole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in debt:",
        "examples": [
          "the account is $143 in the hole"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce an amount of money by a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "The price of travel can make a hole in even the deepest pocket."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "holiday": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax:",
        "examples": [
          "a camping/skiing holiday",
          "for your holiday Have you decided where you're going for your holiday(s) this year?",
          "on holiday Patricia is on holiday next week.",
          "How many days' holiday do you get with your new job?",
          "summer holiday We thought we'd go to France for our summer holiday.",
          "school holiday Surely the school holidays start soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official day when you do not have to go to work or school:",
        "examples": [
          "a public holiday",
          "St Patrick's Day is a holiday in Ireland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when you are allowed not to make a regular payment such as a mortgage payment (= money that has been lent to buy a house, paid back regularly):",
        "examples": [
          "payment holiday The flexible features of this mortgage allow the borrower to make overpayments and take payment holidays.",
          "repayment holiday We arranged a flexible business loan with a two year capital repayment holiday which gave us the breathing space we needed.",
          "mortgage holiday Struggling homeowners were handed more support as the UK's biggest banks agreed to offer a mortgage holiday to those unable to meet payments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time at the end of December and beginning of January each year that includes Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year :",
        "examples": [
          "We were at home for the holidays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "holiday in My parents are holidaying in Spain this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a day for celebration when many people are allowed to stay away from work or school:",
        "examples": [
          "a national holiday"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "CdnBr A holiday is a vacation.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when you are away from home, and can relax, visit new places, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "go on holiday Are you going away on holiday this year?",
          "Online holiday sales are up 28% compared with the same period last year.",
          "a holiday company",
          "holiday insurance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when someone does not go to work but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax:",
        "examples": [
          "My PA does most of my work when I'm on holiday.",
          "She had already used all her holiday entitlement.",
          "holiday pay",
          "the summer holidays",
          "How many days of vacation do you get a year?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official day when most people do not go to work and schools, banks and many businesses are closed:",
        "examples": [
          "Wall Street was closed for a public holiday.",
          "May 1 is a holiday in many countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period between late December and early January that includes Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year:",
        "examples": [
          "Online sales were buoyant during the holidays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when you do not have to pay something that you usually have to pay:",
        "examples": [
          "take a holiday from sth If you are in financial difficulties, ask your bank whether you can take a holiday from interest repayments.",
          "a tax/contribution/mortgage holiday"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "holidays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax:",
        "examples": [
          "a camping/skiing holiday",
          "for your holiday Have you decided where you're going for your holiday(s) this year?",
          "on holiday Patricia is on holiday next week.",
          "How many days' holiday do you get with your new job?",
          "summer holiday We thought we'd go to France for our summer holiday.",
          "school holiday Surely the school holidays start soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official day when you do not have to go to work or school:",
        "examples": [
          "a public holiday",
          "St Patrick's Day is a holiday in Ireland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when you are allowed not to make a regular payment such as a mortgage payment (= money that has been lent to buy a house, paid back regularly):",
        "examples": [
          "payment holiday The flexible features of this mortgage allow the borrower to make overpayments and take payment holidays.",
          "repayment holiday We arranged a flexible business loan with a two year capital repayment holiday which gave us the breathing space we needed.",
          "mortgage holiday Struggling homeowners were handed more support as the UK's biggest banks agreed to offer a mortgage holiday to those unable to meet payments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time at the end of December and beginning of January each year that includes Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year :",
        "examples": [
          "We were at home for the holidays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "holiday in My parents are holidaying in Spain this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a day for celebration when many people are allowed to stay away from work or school:",
        "examples": [
          "a national holiday"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "CdnBr A holiday is a vacation.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when you are away from home, and can relax, visit new places, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "go on holiday Are you going away on holiday this year?",
          "Online holiday sales are up 28% compared with the same period last year.",
          "a holiday company",
          "holiday insurance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when someone does not go to work but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax:",
        "examples": [
          "My PA does most of my work when I'm on holiday.",
          "She had already used all her holiday entitlement.",
          "holiday pay",
          "the summer holidays",
          "How many days of vacation do you get a year?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official day when most people do not go to work and schools, banks and many businesses are closed:",
        "examples": [
          "Wall Street was closed for a public holiday.",
          "May 1 is a holiday in many countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period between late December and early January that includes Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year:",
        "examples": [
          "Online sales were buoyant during the holidays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when you do not have to pay something that you usually have to pay:",
        "examples": [
          "take a holiday from sth If you are in financial difficulties, ask your bank whether you can take a holiday from interest repayments.",
          "a tax/contribution/mortgage holiday"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "holier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "related to a religion or a god:",
        "examples": [
          "holy scriptures/rites"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very religious or pure:",
        "examples": [
          "a holy person"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considered to be pure or good because of being related to what a religion values:",
        "examples": [
          "holy scriptures",
          "Jerusalem is a holy city to Christians, Muslims, and Jews."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize another word, and sometimes to avoid swearing:",
        "examples": [
          "My nephew is a holy terror (= a child who behaves very badly)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "holies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a building or organization where few people are allowed to go, especially where the most important or secret work is done:",
        "examples": [
          "The inner sanctuary or Holy of Holies could be entered only by the High Priest.",
          "The pass provides \"access all areas\" to that holy of holies, the Olympic village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the holiest part of a religious building, especially the Jewish temple",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any place that is very special:",
        "examples": [
          "This stadium is the holy of holies to many fans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "holiest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "related to a religion or a god:",
        "examples": [
          "holy scriptures/rites"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very religious or pure:",
        "examples": [
          "a holy person"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considered to be pure or good because of being related to what a religion values:",
        "examples": [
          "holy scriptures",
          "Jerusalem is a holy city to Christians, Muslims, and Jews."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize another word, and sometimes to avoid swearing:",
        "examples": [
          "My nephew is a holy terror (= a child who behaves very badly)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "holiness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being holy:",
        "examples": [
          "This temple is a place of great holiness for the religion's followers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title used when talking to or about an important religious leader:",
        "examples": [
          "Yes, Your Holiness.",
          "His Holiness Pope Francis"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being holy or pure:",
        "examples": [
          "This temple is a place of great holiness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Holiness is also a title used of or to the leader of the Roman Catholic Church:",
        "examples": [
          "We do not know the views of His Holiness on the subject."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "holistic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dealing with or treating the whole of something or someone and not just a part:",
        "examples": [
          "holistic approach My doctor takes a holistic approach to disease.",
          "Ecological problems usually require holistic solutions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the whole of something or to the total system instead of just to its parts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Holistic medicine attempts to treat the whole person, including mind and body, not just the injury or disease.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "holland": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a name that is sometimes used for the Netherlands, a country in western Europe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a former province (= region with its own government) of the Netherlands, now divided into the provinces North Holland and South Holland",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "holler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shout loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was hollering something about seeing a snake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud shout:",
        "examples": [
          "Their performance was met with whoops and hollers.",
          "let out a holler He let out a holler as he fell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shout or call loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She hollered \"Stop!\" just before the collision."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hollered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shout loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was hollering something about seeing a snake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hollering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shout loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was hollering something about seeing a snake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hollers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shout loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was hollering something about seeing a snake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud shout:",
        "examples": [
          "Their performance was met with whoops and hollers.",
          "let out a holler He let out a holler as he fell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shout or call loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She hollered \"Stop!\" just before the collision."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hollow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a hole or empty space inside:",
        "examples": [
          "a hollow tube",
          "Hollow blocks are used because they are lighter.",
          "a hollow log"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you have hollow cheeks or eyes, your cheeks curve in or your eyes look deep in your head because you are old, tired, or ill:",
        "examples": [
          "He was an elderly man with hollow cheeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of situations, feelings, or words) without value, or not true or sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "a hollow victory It was something of a hollow victory - she won the case but lost all her savings in legal fees.",
          "Even sex had become a hollow pleasure.",
          "Will their good intentions become realities or are they just hollow promises?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of sound) as if made by hitting an empty container:",
        "examples": [
          "a hollow sound",
          "sound hollow This tree trunk sounds hollow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole or empty space in something, or a low area in a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog found a hollow in the ground to hide in from the wind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a valley:",
        "examples": [
          "We used to go for long walks in the hollow.",
          "Sleepy Hollow"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having an empty space inside or on the surface of an object:",
        "examples": [
          "a hollow tree",
          "His hollow cheeks and paleness made him look ill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sound is hollow, it sounds as if it were made by hitting an empty container:",
        "examples": [
          "the low, hollow rumble of thunder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of situations, feelings, or words) lacking value; not true or sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "a hollow victory",
          "hollow promises",
          "Their objections had a hollow ring (= did not seem sincere)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an empty space inside something; a hole",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hollow is also a small valley:",
        "examples": [
          "We hiked along Bear Hollow last weekend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hollowed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an empty space inside something:",
        "examples": [
          "Sand carried by the wind has hollowed out the base of the cliff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the inside of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We hollowed out the tree trunk to make a canoe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hollows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a hole or empty space inside:",
        "examples": [
          "a hollow tube",
          "Hollow blocks are used because they are lighter.",
          "a hollow log"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you have hollow cheeks or eyes, your cheeks curve in or your eyes look deep in your head because you are old, tired, or ill:",
        "examples": [
          "He was an elderly man with hollow cheeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of situations, feelings, or words) without value, or not true or sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "a hollow victory It was something of a hollow victory - she won the case but lost all her savings in legal fees.",
          "Even sex had become a hollow pleasure.",
          "Will their good intentions become realities or are they just hollow promises?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of sound) as if made by hitting an empty container:",
        "examples": [
          "a hollow sound",
          "sound hollow This tree trunk sounds hollow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole or empty space in something, or a low area in a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog found a hollow in the ground to hide in from the wind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a valley:",
        "examples": [
          "We used to go for long walks in the hollow.",
          "Sleepy Hollow"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having an empty space inside or on the surface of an object:",
        "examples": [
          "a hollow tree",
          "His hollow cheeks and paleness made him look ill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sound is hollow, it sounds as if it were made by hitting an empty container:",
        "examples": [
          "the low, hollow rumble of thunder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of situations, feelings, or words) lacking value; not true or sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "a hollow victory",
          "hollow promises",
          "Their objections had a hollow ring (= did not seem sincere)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an empty space inside something; a hole",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hollow is also a small valley:",
        "examples": [
          "We hiked along Bear Hollow last weekend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "holly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) with shiny, sharp leaves and small, round, red fruit. Holly is often used as a Christmas decoration in Europe and North America.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an evergreen bush with pointed, shiny green leaves and small, red fruit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hollywood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the centre of the US film industry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area in Los Angeles, California, that is considered the center of the movie industry in the US",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "holocaust": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large amount of destruction, especially by fire or heat, or the killing of very large numbers of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The 20th century was ripped apart by holocausts.",
          "nuclear holocaust A nuclear holocaust (= destruction caused by nuclear weapons) would leave few survivors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the killing of millions of Jews and others by the Nazis before and during the Second World War",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of destruction, esp. by fire or heat, or the killing of large numbers of people:",
        "examples": [
          "a nuclear holocaust"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The Holocaust was the systematic murder of many people, esp. Jews, by the Nazis during World War II.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hologram": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special type of photograph or image made with a laser in which the objects shown look solid, as if they are real, rather than flat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an image made with a laser beam, in which the objects shown look like they have depth rather than appearing flat and can seem to move",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "holograms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special type of photograph or image made with a laser in which the objects shown look solid, as if they are real, rather than flat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an image made with a laser beam, in which the objects shown look like they have depth rather than appearing flat and can seem to move",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "holographic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "related to images in which objects look as if they are solid and real, not flat :",
        "examples": [
          "a holographic picture/image/projection",
          "The holographic design on the front of a bank card is a security feature."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "holster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small case usually made of leather and fixed on a belt or a strap, used for carrying a gun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a leather container that holds a gun, usually fixed on a belt or a strap",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "holy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "related to a religion or a god:",
        "examples": [
          "holy scriptures/rites"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very religious or pure:",
        "examples": [
          "a holy person"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considered to be pure or good because of being related to what a religion values:",
        "examples": [
          "holy scriptures",
          "Jerusalem is a holy city to Christians, Muslims, and Jews."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize another word, and sometimes to avoid swearing:",
        "examples": [
          "My nephew is a holy terror (= a child who behaves very badly)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "deep respect and often praise shown for a person or god:",
        "examples": [
          "pay homage to On this occasion we pay homage to him for his achievements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of great respect and honor:",
        "examples": [
          "We pay homage to him for his achievements in medical research."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hombre": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man, especially one who is strong or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a fast-growing reputation as one of the fiercest, toughest hombres in the emerging world of mixed martial arts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homeboy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a boy or man from your own town, or someone who is a close friend",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone from your own town, or someone who is a close friend",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "homeboys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a boy or man from your own town, or someone who is a close friend",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone from your own town, or someone who is a close friend",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "homecoming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a person arriving home after being away for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "They planned a special celebration for her homecoming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a celebration at a school or a college to honour people who were students there earlier",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s arrival home after being away for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "We were all eagerly awaiting my brother's homecoming from the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a celebration at a school or college, usually including a dance and a football game, when people who were students there at an earlier time can return to visit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "homegirl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a girl or woman from your own town or neighbourhood (= part of town), or one who is a close friend:",
        "examples": [
          "She has her faults but she's my homegirl and I love her.",
          "She's still a homegirl from Brooklyn at heart."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homegrown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "from your own garden:",
        "examples": [
          "homegrown vegetables"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something is homegrown, he, she, or it belongs to or was developed in your own country:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a homegrown talent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "produced in or existing locally:",
        "examples": [
          "homegrown efforts/businesses/extremists"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Homegrown also means grown in your own garden.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "homeland": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the country you were born in",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) one of the areas in South Africa in which black people were separated from whites under the political system of apartheid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the country where you were born",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "homeless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without a home:",
        "examples": [
          "Accommodation needs to be found for thousands of homeless families."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who do not have a home, usually because they are poor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no place to live:",
        "examples": [
          "a homeless person"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who do not have a home, usually because they are poor:",
        "examples": [
          "The homeless sometimes have to sleep in the streets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homelessness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being without a home:",
        "examples": [
          "One common cause of homelessness is separation or divorce.",
          "Homelessness and hunger are on the rise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plain or ordinary, but pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel was homely and comfortable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) ugly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unattractive in appearance",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "homemade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made at home and not bought from a shop:",
        "examples": [
          "homemade bread/cakes",
          "homemade wine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made at home rather than bought from a store:",
        "examples": [
          "homemade bread"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made at home and not bought from a store:",
        "examples": [
          "Farmers' markets are a traditional way of selling homemade products effectively."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homemaker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who manages a home and often raises children instead of earning money from a job",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who manages a home and family instead of earning money from employment",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "homeowner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who owns their house or apartment:",
        "examples": [
          "The new law will benefit many homeowners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who owns the house or apartment in which that person lives",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who owns the home they live in:",
        "examples": [
          "Many homeowners do not have enough insurance for their property.",
          "Homeowners find it easier to obtain loans than people who are renting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homeowners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who owns their house or apartment:",
        "examples": [
          "The new law will benefit many homeowners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who owns the house or apartment in which that person lives",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who owns the home they live in:",
        "examples": [
          "Many homeowners do not have enough insurance for their property.",
          "Homeowners find it easier to obtain loans than people who are renting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "hit a homer That season he hit 43 homers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job that a skilled worker, such as a house painter or a hairdresser (= a person who cuts people's hair), does for a private customer in the customer's home, especially when they do this in addition to their main job and without telling their employer or the tax authorities:",
        "examples": [
          "I am a fully qualified joiner looking for homers in the Renfrewshire area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to hit a home run (= a point scored in baseball when you hit the ball, usually out of the playing field, and are able to run around all the bases at one time to the starting base):",
        "examples": [
          "He became the oldest man to homer in an All-Star Game.",
          "He homered eight times in 12 games."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homeroom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room in a school where members of a particular group of students go for their teacher to record that they are present, usually at the beginning of the day",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time, usually at the beginning of the day, when students meet for their teacher to record that they are present, give out information, etc.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "homes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the house, apartment, etc. where you live, especially with your family:",
        "examples": [
          "The senator has two homes - an apartment in Washington and a house in Colorado.",
          "He was living on the streets for three months, and his home was a cardboard box.",
          "at home Call me at home after four o'clock.",
          "stay at home Some people decide to stay at home and look after their children.",
          "leave home He left home (= stopped living with his parents) when he was 23.",
          "set up home UK More and more couples are setting up home together without getting married."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a house, apartment, etc. when it is considered as property that you can buy or sell:",
        "examples": [
          "luxury/starter homes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type of family you come from:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a happy home.",
          "broken home children from a broken home (= from a family in which the parents had separated)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people or animals live and are cared for by people who are not their relations or owners:",
        "examples": [
          "a children's home/an old people's home/a dogs' home",
          "in a home He spent his early years in a home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's or something's place of origin, or the place where a person feels they belong:",
        "examples": [
          "I live in London, but my home (= where I was born) is in Greece.",
          "feel like home I was actually born in New Zealand, but I've lived in Hong Kong for so long that it feels like home now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "your own country or your own area:",
        "examples": [
          "She loves France, but she misses home.",
          "at home At home we call this \"lardy cake\".",
          "back at home UK I wonder what they're doing back at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sports team are/play at home, they play on their own sports field:",
        "examples": [
          "They lost at home to the Jags but still made the playoffs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "Garcia rounded third base and ran towards home.",
          "When he reached home, all his teammates were there to mob him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at or to your house or the place where you live:",
        "examples": [
          "be home Don't worry, I'll be home soon.",
          "US I'm sorry, he's not home right now.",
          "home alone mainly US The kids were home alone.",
          "go home She decided to give up and go home.",
          "come home He came home as the dawn was breaking.",
          "take someone/something home Josh was tired, so we took him home.",
          "I took home a couple of books to read.",
          "bring someone/something home I'll bring everyone home after the party.",
          "get home See you when I get home!",
          "get home late When you get home late, you don't feel like cooking.",
          "get home early If he gets home early, he walks the dog.",
          "make it home I hope you made it home safely last night?",
          "stay home mainly US Some people decide to stay home and care for their children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or to the country or area where you come from:",
        "examples": [
          "come home We pray all our troops will come home safely.",
          "back home I wonder what they're doing back home.",
          "Back home we call this jelly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the house, flat, etc. where someone lives:",
        "examples": [
          "home ownership A lot of people favour home ownership over renting.",
          "home improvements Home improvements can increase the value of your home.",
          "home maintenance She struggles to find money for home maintenance.",
          "home prices US Estate agents say home prices are down about 5 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done at home, or intended to be used at home:",
        "examples": [
          "home cooking I prefer simple home cooking to fancy food.",
          "home computer You can now get groceries delivered to your door via your home computer.",
          "What's your home telephone number?",
          "home-brewed beer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to your family or your life at home:",
        "examples": [
          "home life His home life is affecting his work.",
          "students who have a difficult home situation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with or done in your own country:",
        "examples": [
          "home country His books were a success in his home country, but failed to find an audience abroad.",
          "home market The company should strengthen its position in the home market before it expands overseas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the place where a team is based and plays a lot of its games:",
        "examples": [
          "home team The home team always has an advantage",
          "home side UK The game started badly for the home side.",
          "home ground The next match will be at their home ground.",
          "home game We play our home games on Sundays.",
          "home match UK There's just one home match remaining; the rest are all away.",
          "home advantage (= the improved chance of success that playing at home gives to a team)",
          "the home strip (= clothing worn by a team when they play a home match)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure in which a person lives, esp. a house or apartment:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Phone me at home after four o’clock.",
          "[ C ] We have a country home and a city home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A home also refers to the family that lives together there:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a happy home"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A home is also a place where a group of people live who need special care:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a nursing home"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your home address is the address of the place where you live.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place of origin, or the place where a person belongs:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Australia is the home of the kangaroo.",
          "[ U ] I’ve lived here for two years, but it still doesn’t feel like home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you are at home in a place or situation, you are comfortable and relaxed there:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s beginning to feel at home in her new job.",
          "Go into the living room and make yourself at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or made in the place where you live:",
        "examples": [
          "home cooking"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "For a sports team, home refers to the city or the building or stadium where that team usually plays:",
        "examples": [
          "a home game"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to or toward the place where you live:",
        "examples": [
          "going home"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to your own country, not a foreign country:",
        "examples": [
          "The company decided it was over-dependent on the home market, and struck out abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the place where a company has its main offices or factories:",
        "examples": [
          "Previously, European airlines could only fly to the US from the carrier's home country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the home, not business:",
        "examples": [
          "equipment for home use",
          "home audio equipment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the place where you live:",
        "examples": [
          "Please send the paperwork to my home address.",
          "Home delivery is free if you spend more than £100."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn a particular amount of money after tax has been subtracted from your pay:",
        "examples": [
          "She takes home $3000 per month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homesick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unhappy because of being away from home for a long period:",
        "examples": [
          "feel homesick As I read my mother's letter, I began to feel more and more homesick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unhappy because of being away from home:",
        "examples": [
          "She was homesick during her first semester at college."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homestead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a house and the surrounding area of land, usually used as a farm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, land given by the government for farming",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, to build a house and grow crops on land given by the government",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a house and the surrounding area of land, esp. land obtained from the government which is lived on and used for farming",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "property that is your permanent home and not a second home or property that you rent to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "In some states your homestead can't be touched by creditors - no matter when it was purchased."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a house and the surrounding area of land, usually used as a farm:",
        "examples": [
          "Developers are on the verge of taking over the family homestead."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hometown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the town or city that a person is from, especially the one in which they were born and lived while they were young:",
        "examples": [
          "He was born in Miami, but he considers New York his hometown since he's lived there most of his life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the town or city you are from, esp. the one in which you were born and lived while you were young",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "homeward": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "towards home:",
        "examples": [
          "After three hours cycling we decided to turn homeward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "travelling towards home:",
        "examples": [
          "We were so happy to be homeward bound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "going towards home:",
        "examples": [
          "the homeward journey",
          "It happened when she was on the homeward flight back to the UK."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "toward home:",
        "examples": [
          "Now that our vacation is over, it’s time to head homeward."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homework": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "work that teachers give their students to do at home:",
        "examples": [
          "do your homework You can't watch TV until you've done your homework.",
          "history/geography homework"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "studying that students do at home to prepare for school:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher told us to read chapter five for homework.",
          "fig.The travel agent's association suggests that travelers do their homework (= study the available information closely)to find the deal that is best for them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study a subject or situation carefully so that you know a lot about it and can deal with it successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "The company working on the project had clearly done their homework on universal design issues."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "I prefer to just hang with my homeys.",
          "Congrats, homie!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ordinary but pleasant, like home or like something you would do or have at home:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel was homey and comfortable.",
          "This is a simple, homey dessert but it's creamy and delicious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasant and comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a small hotel with a homey atmosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a homeboy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "homicidal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "likely to murder:",
        "examples": [
          "a homicidal maniac"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to murder:",
        "examples": [
          "a homicidal maniac"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homicide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an act of) murder:",
        "examples": [
          "He was convicted of homicide.",
          "The number of homicides in the city has risen sharply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of killing a person; murder:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He was convicted of homicide."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homicides": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an act of) murder:",
        "examples": [
          "He was convicted of homicide.",
          "The number of homicides in the city has risen sharply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of killing a person; murder:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He was convicted of homicide."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the ability of some animals to find their way home:",
        "examples": [
          "homing instinct Migrating birds and fish have a strong homing instinct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an electronic device) producing a special signal so that it can be found using electronic equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "homing device The president's car is equipped with a homing device."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a gay man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the genus (= biological group) that includes modern humans and other extinct human species:",
        "examples": [
          "The tools might have been made by an as-yet-undiscovered early species of the genus Homo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the biological group that includes modern humans, or a member of that group:",
        "examples": [
          "The tools might have been made by an as-yet-undiscovered early species of the genus Homo."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homophobe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has an extreme fear or dislike of gay people or queer people (= people who do not fit a society’s traditional ideas about gender or sexuality) and who does or says unfair or harmful things as a result:",
        "examples": [
          "The comedian was accused by his critics of being a sexist and a homophobe, based on his latest set of jokes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homophobes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has an extreme fear or dislike of gay people or queer people (= people who do not fit a society’s traditional ideas about gender or sexuality) and who does or says unfair or harmful things as a result:",
        "examples": [
          "The comedian was accused by his critics of being a sexist and a homophobe, based on his latest set of jokes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homophobic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "coming from or having a fear or dislike of gay people or queer people (= people who do not fit a society’s traditional ideas about gender or sexuality):",
        "examples": [
          "a homophobic attitude",
          "His homophobic comments led to his dismissal.",
          "Her critics say she is racist and homophobic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to policies, behaviours, rules, etc. that result in a continued unfair advantage to straight people (= men who are attracted to women and women who are attracted to men) and unfair or harmful treatment of gay people or queer people (= people who do not fit a society’s traditional ideas about gender or sexuality):",
        "examples": [
          "The homophobic environment in the office made it impossible to retain gay employees.",
          "It took decades to strike down the homophobic law that prohibited gay people from marrying."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a gay man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the genus (= biological group) that includes modern humans and other extinct human species:",
        "examples": [
          "The tools might have been made by an as-yet-undiscovered early species of the genus Homo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the biological group that includes modern humans, or a member of that group:",
        "examples": [
          "The tools might have been made by an as-yet-undiscovered early species of the genus Homo."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homosexual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sexually or romantically attracted to men if you are a man and women if you are a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "homosexual sex/relationships",
          "The study participants were made up of homosexual couples and heterosexual couples."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is sexually or romantically attracted to men, or a woman who is sexually or romantically attracted to women:",
        "examples": [
          "During that period in American history, men who were thought to be Communists or homosexuals were routinely interrogated and sometimes imprisoned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is sexually attracted to people of the same sex",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "homosexuality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality or fact of being sexually attracted to men if you are a man or women if you are a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never been ashamed of my homosexuality.",
          "Homosexuality used to be illegal in many places, but thankfully laws are changing.",
          "The author's homosexuality was well-known among his inner circle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "homosexuals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sexually or romantically attracted to men if you are a man and women if you are a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "homosexual sex/relationships",
          "The study participants were made up of homosexual couples and heterosexual couples."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is sexually or romantically attracted to men, or a woman who is sexually or romantically attracted to women:",
        "examples": [
          "During that period in American history, men who were thought to be Communists or homosexuals were routinely interrogated and sometimes imprisoned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is sexually attracted to people of the same sex",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "honcho": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the person in charge:",
        "examples": [
          "head honcho Who's the head honcho around here?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of an organization, or in an important position in it:",
        "examples": [
          "The head honchos at the studio refused to make his movie.",
          "He's the company's marketing honcho."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "honduras": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in Central America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an object sharp:",
        "examples": [
          "be honed to The bone had been honed to a point."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something perfect or completely suitable for its purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "be honed to perfection His physique was honed to perfection.",
          "Her debating skills were honed in the students' union."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct something such as an ability to make it more effective:",
        "examples": [
          "He helps performers hone their skills as dancers and singers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To hone an object is to make it sharper:",
        "examples": [
          "to hone scissors"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something better or completely suitable for its purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "hone your skills She honed her skills in customer relations at British Airways.",
          "Our interviewing techniques have been honed in order to help us pick exactly the right candidate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "honed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an object sharp:",
        "examples": [
          "be honed to The bone had been honed to a point."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something perfect or completely suitable for its purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "be honed to perfection His physique was honed to perfection.",
          "Her debating skills were honed in the students' union."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "honest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "telling the truth or able to be trusted and not likely to steal, cheat, or lie:",
        "examples": [
          "She's completely honest.",
          "I'd like you to give me an honest answer/your honest opinion.",
          "He had an honest face (= he looked like he could be trusted)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) truthful or able to be trusted; not likely to steal, cheat, or lie, or (of actions, speech, or appearance) showing these qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "an honest man",
          "an honest answer",
          "To be honest (= To tell the truth), I didn’t like the movie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "honestly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is honest:",
        "examples": [
          "They have always dealt honestly and fairly with their customers.",
          "I can't honestly say what time I'll be home.",
          "I'll do it tomorrow, honestly (= I promise that I will do it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "Honestly, you'd think she'd have asked you first!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize that you are telling the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "I honestly don’t know what I did to upset her.",
          "Honestly, I wish I had time to do more reading."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is truthful:",
        "examples": [
          "We always try to deal honestly with our customers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "honesty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being honest:",
        "examples": [
          "I appreciate your honesty.",
          "in all honesty I must tell you in all honesty (= truthfully and hiding nothing) that there is little chance of the proposal being approved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant with purple or white flowers whose seeds are contained in discs that become transparent as they dry out:",
        "examples": [
          "Honesty produces silvery, moon-like seed heads.",
          "Perennial honesty is an exceptionally beautiful plant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being honest:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge praised the girl’s honesty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "honey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, sticky, yellow substance made by bees and used as food:",
        "examples": [
          "UK set honey/runny honey",
          "clover honey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name that you call someone you love or like very much:",
        "examples": [
          "Hi, honey, I'm home!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, sticky, yellow substance made by bees and used as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as an affectionate way to address a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Hi, honey, I’m home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "honeycomb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wax structure containing many small holes, made by bees to store their honey",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something with a similar structure:",
        "examples": [
          "honeycomb of The hotel complex was a honeycomb of rooms and courtyards (= there were many small rooms and passages)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, light, hard food that can be broken into pieces and is made from sugar, syrup, and bicarbonate of soda:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the most popular chocolate bars consists of honeycomb covered with milk chocolate.",
          "I love honeycomb ice-cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure bees make in which to store honey, having many small separate areas, or fig. any space divided into many small, separate areas or paths:",
        "examples": [
          "The building was a honeycomb of private offices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "honeymoon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a holiday taken by a couple immediately after their marriage:",
        "examples": [
          "on your honeymoon Where are you going on your honeymoon?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period at the beginning of a new job, government, etc. when there is no criticism from anyone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go on a honeymoon:",
        "examples": [
          "honeymoon in They are honeymooning in the Bahamas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vacation or trip taken by two people who have just been married:",
        "examples": [
          "We went to Hawaii on our honeymoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A honeymoon is also an early period in a relationship when criticism is not given:",
        "examples": [
          "The first year of the presidency is regarded as a honeymoon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "honeymooned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go on a honeymoon:",
        "examples": [
          "honeymoon in They are honeymooning in the Bahamas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "honeymooning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go on a honeymoon:",
        "examples": [
          "honeymoon in They are honeymooning in the Bahamas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "honeys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, sticky, yellow substance made by bees and used as food:",
        "examples": [
          "UK set honey/runny honey",
          "clover honey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name that you call someone you love or like very much:",
        "examples": [
          "Hi, honey, I'm home!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, sticky, yellow substance made by bees and used as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as an affectionate way to address a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Hi, honey, I’m home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "honk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a goose or a car horn honks, it makes a short, loud sound.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "honk (up) He honked (up) all over the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, loud sound made by a car horn or a goose:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave us a honk on his horn as he drove off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, loud noise, or to sound a horn to make such a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] The cars honking (their horns) kept us awake half the night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "honked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a goose or a car horn honks, it makes a short, loud sound.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "honk (up) He honked (up) all over the floor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "honking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a goose or a car horn honks, it makes a short, loud sound.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "honk (up) He honked (up) all over the floor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "honks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a goose or a car horn honks, it makes a short, loud sound.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "honk (up) He honked (up) all over the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, loud sound made by a car horn or a goose:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave us a honk on his horn as he drove off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, loud noise, or to sound a horn to make such a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] The cars honking (their horns) kept us awake half the night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "honky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a white person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "honor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "great respect for someone, or the feeling of pride and pleasure resulting when respect is shown to you:",
        "examples": [
          "It is an honor to meet you.",
          "The dinner is in honor of (= to show respect for) a colleague who is leaving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your/His/Her Honor is a title of respect for a judge or mayor (= elected official).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good character, or a reputation for honesty and fair dealing:",
        "examples": [
          "David has always been a man of honor.",
          "On my honor (= Asking you to trust my reputation for honesty), I never said that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public reward to show appreciation for unusual achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian honor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show great respect for someone, esp. in public:",
        "examples": [
          "We are honored (= proud and pleased) that you have come to speak to our students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a public reward to show appreciation for unusual achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "Today we honor those who died defending our country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fulfill an existing agreement or promise, or to accept a form of payment:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor honored her pledge to cut taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "honorable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "honest and fair:",
        "examples": [
          "The neighbors are decent, honorable people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "deserving public praise or reward:",
        "examples": [
          "honorable deeds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An honorable discharge from the armed forces is a release from your duties with praise from those in authority.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "honorary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a degree) given as an honour to someone who has not done a course of study:",
        "examples": [
          "She received an honorary doctorate from Exeter University in recognition of her work for the homeless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An honorary position in an organization is one for which no payment is made:",
        "examples": [
          "Charities often have a well-known person as their honorary treasurer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "given as a reward, without qualifying in a standard way:",
        "examples": [
          "The university awards honorary degrees to various distinguished people each year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "given to someone in order to show respect for their achievements rather than through study, payment, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "honorary award/degree/membership"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a position that is given to someone in order to show respect and for which no payment is made:",
        "examples": [
          "an honorary chair/chairman/chairwoman"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "honored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "great respect for someone, or the feeling of pride and pleasure resulting when respect is shown to you:",
        "examples": [
          "It is an honor to meet you.",
          "The dinner is in honor of (= to show respect for) a colleague who is leaving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your/His/Her Honor is a title of respect for a judge or mayor (= elected official).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good character, or a reputation for honesty and fair dealing:",
        "examples": [
          "David has always been a man of honor.",
          "On my honor (= Asking you to trust my reputation for honesty), I never said that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public reward to show appreciation for unusual achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian honor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show great respect for someone, esp. in public:",
        "examples": [
          "We are honored (= proud and pleased) that you have come to speak to our students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a public reward to show appreciation for unusual achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "Today we honor those who died defending our country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fulfill an existing agreement or promise, or to accept a form of payment:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor honored her pledge to cut taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "honoring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "great respect for someone, or the feeling of pride and pleasure resulting when respect is shown to you:",
        "examples": [
          "It is an honor to meet you.",
          "The dinner is in honor of (= to show respect for) a colleague who is leaving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your/His/Her Honor is a title of respect for a judge or mayor (= elected official).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good character, or a reputation for honesty and fair dealing:",
        "examples": [
          "David has always been a man of honor.",
          "On my honor (= Asking you to trust my reputation for honesty), I never said that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public reward to show appreciation for unusual achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian honor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show great respect for someone, esp. in public:",
        "examples": [
          "We are honored (= proud and pleased) that you have come to speak to our students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a public reward to show appreciation for unusual achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "Today we honor those who died defending our country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fulfill an existing agreement or promise, or to accept a form of payment:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor honored her pledge to cut taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "honors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a public reward, prize, or title that expresses appreciation for unusual achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "He was buried with full military honors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An honors course or program is one or more courses of a high standard for advanced students.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a student qualifies for a degree with honors from a school, college, or university, that student has done work of an unusually high standard.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "honour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty:",
        "examples": [
          "a man of honour",
          "We fought for the honour of our country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in order to celebrate or show great respect for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a banquet in honour of the president"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel you must do something because it is morally right, even if you do not want to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt honour bound to tell him the truth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone proud and happy by doing or being something:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you do me the honour of accompanying me to the New Year Ball?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way to address or refer to a judge:",
        "examples": [
          "Yes, Your Honour.",
          "The case was dealt with by Her Honour Judge Kirkham."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reward, prize, or title that publicly expresses admiration or respect:",
        "examples": [
          "She received an honour for her services to the community.",
          "The honours were the personal gift of the Queen.",
          "with full military honours He was buried with full military honours (= with a special celebration to show respect)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a university course or degree that is at a higher level than an ordinary one:",
        "examples": [
          "He graduated with a second-class honours degree in physics.",
          "Normally a student would graduate at the age of 22 after a four-year honours course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you complete a school or university qualification with honours, you achieve a high standard:",
        "examples": [
          "She graduated with honours in June 1970."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, the fact of being the first player to hit the ball for a particular hole:",
        "examples": [
          "He had the honour on the tee at the long 12th and hit his best drive.",
          "If I happen to win a hole, she offers me the honour at the next tee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture card, or a ten in the game of bridge (= card game for four players who play in pairs):",
        "examples": [
          "Rather than start with a low card, many players prefer to lead their top honour.",
          "She had a long string of hearts including the top honour cards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show great respect for someone or something, especially in public:",
        "examples": [
          "formal We are honoured (= proud and happy) to have you here tonight.",
          "I would be honoured to meet him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To honour a promise or agreement is to do what you said you would:",
        "examples": [
          "They decided not to honour an existing order for aircraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone public praise or a reward:",
        "examples": [
          "be honoured for He was honoured for his bravery.",
          "be honoured with He was honoured with a knighthood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do what you promised or agreed to do:",
        "examples": [
          "honour an agreement/contract/deal All existing contracts will be honoured.",
          "honour a commitment/pledge/promise"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow a cheque, ticket, etc. to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank was contractually obliged to honour the cheque even when this put the account into the red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay money owed:",
        "examples": [
          "to honour a claim/debt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "respect that people have for a person or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The world's top investment banks are competing for the honour and income that comes from winning these contracts.",
          "a badge of honour A high credit rating is a badge of honour for the treasuries of developed economies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reward, prize, or title that expresses admiration or respect:",
        "examples": [
          "be awarded/receive an honour",
          "a great/high/huge honour She has been awarded one of the highest honors in business and technology by the US government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level of university qualification that is a higher standard than the basic level:",
        "examples": [
          "an honours degree",
          "to graduate with honours"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the title of respect used when speaking to a judge:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I object, Your Honour\", he said."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "honoured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show great respect for someone or something, especially in public:",
        "examples": [
          "formal We are honoured (= proud and happy) to have you here tonight.",
          "I would be honoured to meet him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To honour a promise or agreement is to do what you said you would:",
        "examples": [
          "They decided not to honour an existing order for aircraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone public praise or a reward:",
        "examples": [
          "be honoured for He was honoured for his bravery.",
          "be honoured with He was honoured with a knighthood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hooch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong alcohol, especially whisky",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "part of a piece of clothing that can be pulled up to cover the top and back of the head:",
        "examples": [
          "The coat has a detachable hood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bag that is put over someone's head so that they cannot see or be recognized:",
        "examples": [
          "The prisoners had been tortured and made to wear hoods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part that covers or shelters a piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "The hood over the air vent is loose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the metal cover over the part of a car where the engine is:",
        "examples": [
          "I looked under the hood and clouds of smoke poured out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device above a cooker that consists of a cover with anextractor fan (= a piece of equipment for removing steam, smoke, or unpleasant smells) inside:",
        "examples": [
          "The cooker and the hood were clogged with grease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poor neighbourhood:",
        "examples": [
          "When he started he was just a poor boy from the hood - now he's a multimillionaire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form nouns describing the state of being a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "priesthood",
          "childhood/manhood",
          "nationhood"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a coat or jacket that can be used to cover the head:",
        "examples": [
          "The raincoat comes with a detachable hood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the metal cover over the engine of a car",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hooded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a hood:",
        "examples": [
          "a hooded jacket",
          "armed and hooded intruders"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Hooded eyelids are large and cover the eyes more than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "He watched her from under hooded eyelids."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hoodlum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a violent person, especially one who is member of a group of criminals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a criminal, esp. one who is a member of a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Hoodlums robbed two people in a convenience store, police said."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hoodlums": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a violent person, especially one who is member of a group of criminals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a criminal, esp. one who is a member of a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Hoodlums robbed two people in a convenience store, police said."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hoods": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "part of a piece of clothing that can be pulled up to cover the top and back of the head:",
        "examples": [
          "The coat has a detachable hood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bag that is put over someone's head so that they cannot see or be recognized:",
        "examples": [
          "The prisoners had been tortured and made to wear hoods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part that covers or shelters a piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "The hood over the air vent is loose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the metal cover over the part of a car where the engine is:",
        "examples": [
          "I looked under the hood and clouds of smoke poured out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device above a cooker that consists of a cover with anextractor fan (= a piece of equipment for removing steam, smoke, or unpleasant smells) inside:",
        "examples": [
          "The cooker and the hood were clogged with grease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poor neighbourhood:",
        "examples": [
          "When he started he was just a poor boy from the hood - now he's a multimillionaire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form nouns describing the state of being a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "priesthood",
          "childhood/manhood",
          "nationhood"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a coat or jacket that can be used to cover the head:",
        "examples": [
          "The raincoat comes with a detachable hood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the metal cover over the engine of a car",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hooey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is not true or does not make sense, although some people may believe it:",
        "examples": [
          "He basically says that the theory is all hooey.",
          "That's a bunch of hooey."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hoof": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hard part on the bottom of the feet of animals such as horses, sheep, and deer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kick a ball:",
        "examples": [
          "The defender hoofed the ball up the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard part of the foot of an animal such a horse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a curved device used for catching or holding things, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on:",
        "examples": [
          "coat There were four coat hooks next to the door.",
          "picture hook Standard picture hooks won't hold a heavy mirror.",
          "boat hook We pulled the little boat towards us with a boat hook.",
          "fish hook He showed her how to put bait on a fish hook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in boxing, a hard swinging hit made with a bent elbow:",
        "examples": [
          "We were taught three punches: the jab, the double jab and the right hook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a hit made by swinging the bat across the front of the body to hit a ball that comes up from the ground towards your shoulders or head:",
        "examples": [
          "She mistimed a hook and was caught."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, an uncontrolled shot where the ball flies to the left for a right-handed player or to the right for a left-handed player:",
        "examples": [
          "He hit a massive hook out to the right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a repeated part of a song or piece of music that is particularly pleasing and easy to remember:",
        "examples": [
          "It has to be a great song, with a great hook, great lyrics, and a great melody."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something with a hook, hang something on a hook, or catch something with a hook:",
        "examples": [
          "He hooked the trailer (= joined it with a hook) to his car.",
          "How many salmon did you hook (= catch) this afternoon?",
          "She hooked the shoe (= lifted it with a hook) out of the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex for money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, to hit the ball in an uncontrolled way so that it flies to the left for a right-handed player :",
        "examples": [
          "She hooked the ball into the lake.",
          "He hooked his drive through trees at the second hole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, to hit a ball that bounces high by swinging the bat across the front of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "He was hit on his right wrist while attempting to hook a short ball.",
          "He hooked a bouncer for six."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved device used for catching hold of something or for hanging something on:",
        "examples": [
          "Hang your coat on one of the hooks in the hall.",
          "I need to change the hook on my fishing line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something like a hook, or to put something so that it is supported at one end and hangs:",
        "examples": [
          "She hooked her arm through his.",
          "He hooked his cane over the back of the chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To hook fish means to catch them on hooks:",
        "examples": [
          "We hooked some bass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is used to attract customers' attention, and encourage them to buy a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "Special deals on bestsellers are used as hooks to sell volumes from publishers' back catalogues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to owe money or be legally responsible for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The cleanup plan called for the companies, which are on the hook for cleanup costs, to dredge contaminated sediments from the river.",
          "If the investment company fails, they are on the hook to pay the loan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having escaped from a difficult situation or punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "be/get off the hook Don't think you're off the hook on taxes just because you were paid in cash.",
          "get/let sb off the hook The minister was last night under fire for letting the big banks off the hook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract someone's attention or encourage them to buy a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "Financial marketers know that money-off deals hook customers and keep them loyal.",
          "Once people have tried this product, they will be hooked for life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect a machine to a power supply, or to another machine:",
        "examples": [
          "hook sth to sth The high-speed digital connector is used to hook all kinds of devices to your computer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hooked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "enjoying something so much that you are unable to stop having it, watching it, doing it, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I was hooked after two episodes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to stop taking a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "hooked on to be hooked on cocaine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hooked nose is large and curved.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "strongly attracted to something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "We were afraid she was getting hooked on painkillers, so we changed the medication.",
          "During the Olympics, we all got hooked on ice dancing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hooker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a prostitute (= a person who has sex for money)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rugby player who pulls the ball out of the scrum with his foot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a prostitute",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hookers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a prostitute (= a person who has sex for money)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rugby player who pulls the ball out of the scrum with his foot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a prostitute",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hooking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something with a hook, hang something on a hook, or catch something with a hook:",
        "examples": [
          "He hooked the trailer (= joined it with a hook) to his car.",
          "How many salmon did you hook (= catch) this afternoon?",
          "She hooked the shoe (= lifted it with a hook) out of the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex for money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, to hit the ball in an uncontrolled way so that it flies to the left for a right-handed player :",
        "examples": [
          "She hooked the ball into the lake.",
          "He hooked his drive through trees at the second hole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, to hit a ball that bounces high by swinging the bat across the front of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "He was hit on his right wrist while attempting to hook a short ball.",
          "He hooked a bouncer for six."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hooks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a curved device used for catching or holding things, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on:",
        "examples": [
          "coat There were four coat hooks next to the door.",
          "picture hook Standard picture hooks won't hold a heavy mirror.",
          "boat hook We pulled the little boat towards us with a boat hook.",
          "fish hook He showed her how to put bait on a fish hook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in boxing, a hard swinging hit made with a bent elbow:",
        "examples": [
          "We were taught three punches: the jab, the double jab and the right hook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a hit made by swinging the bat across the front of the body to hit a ball that comes up from the ground towards your shoulders or head:",
        "examples": [
          "She mistimed a hook and was caught."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, an uncontrolled shot where the ball flies to the left for a right-handed player or to the right for a left-handed player:",
        "examples": [
          "He hit a massive hook out to the right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a repeated part of a song or piece of music that is particularly pleasing and easy to remember:",
        "examples": [
          "It has to be a great song, with a great hook, great lyrics, and a great melody."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something with a hook, hang something on a hook, or catch something with a hook:",
        "examples": [
          "He hooked the trailer (= joined it with a hook) to his car.",
          "How many salmon did you hook (= catch) this afternoon?",
          "She hooked the shoe (= lifted it with a hook) out of the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex for money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, to hit the ball in an uncontrolled way so that it flies to the left for a right-handed player :",
        "examples": [
          "She hooked the ball into the lake.",
          "He hooked his drive through trees at the second hole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, to hit a ball that bounces high by swinging the bat across the front of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "He was hit on his right wrist while attempting to hook a short ball.",
          "He hooked a bouncer for six."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved device used for catching hold of something or for hanging something on:",
        "examples": [
          "Hang your coat on one of the hooks in the hall.",
          "I need to change the hook on my fishing line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something like a hook, or to put something so that it is supported at one end and hangs:",
        "examples": [
          "She hooked her arm through his.",
          "He hooked his cane over the back of the chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To hook fish means to catch them on hooks:",
        "examples": [
          "We hooked some bass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is used to attract customers' attention, and encourage them to buy a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "Special deals on bestsellers are used as hooks to sell volumes from publishers' back catalogues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to owe money or be legally responsible for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The cleanup plan called for the companies, which are on the hook for cleanup costs, to dredge contaminated sediments from the river.",
          "If the investment company fails, they are on the hook to pay the loan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having escaped from a difficult situation or punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "be/get off the hook Don't think you're off the hook on taxes just because you were paid in cash.",
          "get/let sb off the hook The minister was last night under fire for letting the big banks off the hook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract someone's attention or encourage them to buy a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "Financial marketers know that money-off deals hook customers and keep them loyal.",
          "Once people have tried this product, they will be hooked for life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect a machine to a power supply, or to another machine:",
        "examples": [
          "hook sth to sth The high-speed digital connector is used to hook all kinds of devices to your computer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hookup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the connection between a supply of something and its user, or a connection between two or more pieces of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "Each campsite has complete electric, water, and sewage hookups.",
          "Millions were watching via a satellite hookup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a connection between two or more things, places, or people, using electronic equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer/internet/satellite hookup"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hookups": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the connection between a supply of something and its user, or a connection between two or more pieces of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "Each campsite has complete electric, water, and sewage hookups.",
          "Millions were watching via a satellite hookup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a connection between two or more things, places, or people, using electronic equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer/internet/satellite hookup"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hooky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stay away from school or work without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "The two boys played hooky so they could go to the concert in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe pop music that is particularly pleasing and easy to remember:",
        "examples": [
          "The chorus is the most hooky part of the song."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hooligan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a violent person who fights or causes damage in public places:",
        "examples": [
          "Hooligans had sprayed paint all over the car."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hooligans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a violent person who fights or causes damage in public places:",
        "examples": [
          "Hooligans had sprayed paint all over the car."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hoop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a ring of wood, metal, or plastic:",
        "examples": [
          "The dogs had been trained to jump through hoops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, a metal ring with an open net hanging from it that players throw the ball through to score points:",
        "examples": [
          "I threw it down to the receiver and the ball went right in the hoop.",
          "She opened the scoring with a strong drive to the hoop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "It was while playing hoops that she broke her foot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ring-shaped earring (= a piece of jewellery that hangs from the ear):",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing large gold hoops in her ears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ring of wood, metal, or plastic:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad put up a basketball hoop in the driveway on the front of the garage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hoopla": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game in which a ring is thrown so that it falls over an object:",
        "examples": [
          "a game of hoopla"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exciting noise and activity in celebration of an event:",
        "examples": [
          "The usual hoopla surrounded the arrival of the pop star."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "busy excitement or a lot of public attention for an event or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "She loved the thrill of the shows, the elegant parties, the attention, the hoopla."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hoops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a ring of wood, metal, or plastic:",
        "examples": [
          "The dogs had been trained to jump through hoops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, a metal ring with an open net hanging from it that players throw the ball through to score points:",
        "examples": [
          "I threw it down to the receiver and the ball went right in the hoop.",
          "She opened the scoring with a strong drive to the hoop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "It was while playing hoops that she broke her foot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ring-shaped earring (= a piece of jewellery that hangs from the ear):",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing large gold hoops in her ears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ring of wood, metal, or plastic:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad put up a basketball hoop in the driveway on the front of the garage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hooray": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "hurrah",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hoot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short, loud, high sound:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave three short hoots on the car horn.",
          "hoot of He gave a hoot of laughter/derision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound an owl makes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short loud high sound:",
        "examples": [
          "hoot your horn at She hooted her horn at the dog in the road.",
          "hoot with He hooted with laughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound that an owl makes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound an owl (= type of bird) makes, or a shout showing anger or amusement:",
        "examples": [
          "There were some hoots from the audience at these so-called experts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amusing person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Matt’s a real hoot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound an owl makes, or to shout in anger or amusement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He hooted with laughter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hooters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a nose",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electrical device that makes a loud noise, often to mark the start or end of work at a factory",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman's breasts. This use of the word is considered offensive.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hooting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short loud high sound:",
        "examples": [
          "hoot your horn at She hooted her horn at the dog in the road.",
          "hoot with He hooted with laughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound that an owl makes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hoots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short, loud, high sound:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave three short hoots on the car horn.",
          "hoot of He gave a hoot of laughter/derision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound an owl makes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short loud high sound:",
        "examples": [
          "hoot your horn at She hooted her horn at the dog in the road.",
          "hoot with He hooted with laughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound that an owl makes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound an owl (= type of bird) makes, or a shout showing anger or amusement:",
        "examples": [
          "There were some hoots from the audience at these so-called experts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amusing person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Matt’s a real hoot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound an owl makes, or to shout in anger or amusement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He hooted with laughter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hoover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a vacuum cleaner (= a machine that sucks up dust and dirt) to clean floors and other surfaces:",
        "examples": [
          "He was busy hoovering the bedroom carpet when I got home.",
          "I hoovered this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vacuum",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hooves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "pl of hoof",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to jump on one foot or to move about in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to hop on my good foot while holding onto Jim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go somewhere quickly or to get into or out of a vehicle quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "We hopped over to Bruges for the weekend.",
          "I hopped on the bus at the traffic lights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a small animal, bird, or insect hops, it moves by jumping on all or two of its feet at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "The rabbit/bird hopped across the grass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short jump by a person on one foot, or by a small animal, bird, or insect on all or two of its feet at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "With his feet tied together he could only move in little hops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a short distance, especially by plane:",
        "examples": [
          "Rio to São Paulo is just a short hop by plane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the dried fruits of a climbing plant, used to give a bitter flavour to beer:",
        "examples": [
          "Almost 80% of the nation's hops are grown in this area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to hops:",
        "examples": [
          "a hop plant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make small jumps on one or two feet, or to move along in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A bird hopped across the lawn.",
          "[ T ] Nikki hopped the fence (= jumped over it).",
          "[ I ] fig. Come on, hop in (= get in), I’ve got plenty of room in the car."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hoped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want something to happen or to be true, and usually have a good reason to think that it might:",
        "examples": [
          "hope for I'm hoping for an interview next week.",
          "[ + (that) ] She's hoping (that) she won't be away too long.",
          "hope (that) I hope (that) she'll win.",
          "hope and pray (that) We have to hope and pray (that) the operation will go well.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They hope to visit us next year.",
          "It's good news, I hope.",
          "hope not/so \"Will you be at the meeting tomorrow?\" \"I hope not/so\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hopeful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having hope:",
        "examples": [
          "hopeful about He was hopeful about the outcome of the meeting.",
          "hopeful of They were hopeful of a successful agreement.",
          "hopeful (that) I'm hopeful (that) we can reach a compromise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving hope:",
        "examples": [
          "The green shoots were hopeful signs of spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is trying to get a part in a film, play for a famous sports team, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "young hopeful Over a thousand young hopefuls went to the Theatre Royal today to audition for a part in the new musical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having hope or causing you to hope; believing or causing you to believe that something desired will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] I’m hopeful that when both sides understand the situation better, they will agree to meet and cooperate.",
          "The fact that he’s eating with a good appetite is a hopeful sign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who wants to achieve a position of power:",
        "examples": [
          "Five presidential hopefuls were invited to speak."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hopefully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used, often at the start of a sentence, to express what you would like to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Hopefully it won't rain.",
          "Hopefully we'll be in Norwich by early evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a hopeful way:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Do you have a cigarette?\" he asked hopefully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a hopeful way:",
        "examples": [
          "“Do you have the tickets?” he asked hopefully.",
          "Hopefully (= I/we hope that), dad will get home before his supper gets cold."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hopeless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "a hopeless situation",
          "They searched for survivors but it was hopeless.",
          "She was depressed and felt totally hopeless about the future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely without skill at a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "hopeless at I'm hopeless at sports.",
          "He's a hopeless cook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "We tried to save the building, but it was a hopeless task (= it could not succeed)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hopelessly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely, or in a way that makes you lose hope:",
        "examples": [
          "They met at university and fell hopelessly in love.",
          "We were hopelessly lost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "We got hopelessly lost in Rome."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hopelessness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling or state of being without hope:",
        "examples": [
          "I find the hopelessness of the situation very depressing.",
          "Utter hopelessness about your future is one symptom of depression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being without skill at a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "His hopelessness at remembering names meant that he had to look them up in his book.",
          "His schools had only seen his hopelessness at literacy and missed his outstanding grasp of the visual."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hopes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to want something to happen or to be true, and usually have a good reason to think that it might:",
        "examples": [
          "hope for I'm hoping for an interview next week.",
          "[ + (that) ] She's hoping (that) she won't be away too long.",
          "hope (that) I hope (that) she'll win.",
          "hope and pray (that) We have to hope and pray (that) the operation will go well.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They hope to visit us next year.",
          "It's good news, I hope.",
          "hope not/so \"Will you be at the meeting tomorrow?\" \"I hope not/so\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something good that you want to happen in the future, or a confident feeling about what will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "hope for What are your hopes and dreams for the future?",
          "hope of Is there any hope of getting financial support for the project?",
          "[ + that ] Is there any hope that they will be home in time?",
          "Young people are growing up in our cities without any hope of finding a job.",
          "dash your hopes His reply dashed (= destroyed) our hopes.",
          "pin (all) your hopes on someone/something They have pinned (all) their hopes on (= they are depending for success on) their new player.",
          "live in hope She's very ill, but there's still hope/we live in hope (= we think she might be cured).",
          "beyond/past hope The situation is now beyond/past hope (= unlikely to produce the desired result).",
          "give up hope We never gave up hope (= stopped hoping) that she would be found alive.",
          "a glimmer/ray of hope The letter offered us a glimmer/ray of (= a little) hope.",
          "in the hope that I didn't phone until four o'clock in the hope that you'd be finished.",
          "not hold out much hope of I don't hold out much hope of getting (= I don't expect to be able to get) a ticket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling that something desired can be had or will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We never entirely gave up hope.",
          "[ U ] This research offers hope of developing better ways to treat cancer.",
          "[ C ] He had hopes of being chosen for the leading part in the play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express the feeling or wish that something desired will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I’m hoping the company gives us a bonus this year.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We hope to see you soon.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] I hope (that) his plane won’t be delayed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hoping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want something to happen or to be true, and usually have a good reason to think that it might:",
        "examples": [
          "hope for I'm hoping for an interview next week.",
          "[ + (that) ] She's hoping (that) she won't be away too long.",
          "hope (that) I hope (that) she'll win.",
          "hope and pray (that) We have to hope and pray (that) the operation will go well.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They hope to visit us next year.",
          "It's good news, I hope.",
          "hope not/so \"Will you be at the meeting tomorrow?\" \"I hope not/so\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hopped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hopper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large tube, wide at one end, through which large amounts of small separate things, for example seeds, can be moved from one container to another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large tube, wide at one end, through which large amounts of grain, animal food, coal, etc. are moved from one container to another",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hopping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the dried fruits of a climbing plant, used to give a bitter flavour to beer:",
        "examples": [
          "Almost 80% of the nation's hops are grown in this area.",
          "This is a pale ale made with German hops.",
          "The prices of hops and barley are continuing to rise.",
          "You should add the hops near the end of the brewing process.",
          "New brewing technology enables us to get moreflavour out of the hops."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hopscotch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played by children, who throw a stone onto a set of joined squares drawn on the ground and jump on one leg and then on two legs into each square to get the stone",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "horde": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "hordes of Hordes of students on bikes made crossing the road difficult."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in very great numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "When they heard the concert was free, they came in their hordes.",
          "The new train service means that weekenders arrive in their hordes.",
          "When the news broke, journalists descended on the village in their hordes.",
          "He's one of our most popular tennis players and people come to watch him in their hordes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group, esp. of people:",
        "examples": [
          "A horde of reporters waited on the lawn outside the White House."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hordes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "hordes of Hordes of students on bikes made crossing the road difficult."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in very great numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "When they heard the concert was free, they came in their hordes.",
          "The new train service means that weekenders arrive in their hordes.",
          "When the news broke, journalists descended on the village in their hordes.",
          "He's one of our most popular tennis players and people come to watch him in their hordes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group, esp. of people:",
        "examples": [
          "A horde of reporters waited on the lawn outside the White House."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "horizon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the line at the farthest place that you can see, where the sky seems to touch the land or sea:",
        "examples": [
          "The moon rose slowly above the horizon.",
          "on the horizon We could see a row of camels silhouetted on the horizon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place in the distance where the earth and sky seem to meet:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We watched the horizon as the sun set."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person’s horizons are the limit of that person’s ideas, knowledge, and experience:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] Spending her junior year abroad has broadened her horizons."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "horizons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the line at the farthest place that you can see, where the sky seems to touch the land or sea:",
        "examples": [
          "The moon rose slowly above the horizon.",
          "on the horizon We could see a row of camels silhouetted on the horizon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place in the distance where the earth and sky seem to meet:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We watched the horizon as the sun set."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person’s horizons are the limit of that person’s ideas, knowledge, and experience:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] Spending her junior year abroad has broadened her horizons."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "horizontal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "parallel to the ground or to the bottom or top edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Draw a horizontal line across the bottom of the page.",
          "Keep the patient horizontal with the feet slightly raised."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a horizontal line, surface, or position:",
        "examples": [
          "the horizontal Rotate it slowly from the horizontal into a vertical position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "flat or level; parallel with the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep the patient in a horizontal position with her feet slightly raised."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is horizontal goes across, level to the ground, rather than up or down:",
        "examples": [
          "Horizontal drilling has given the oil industry a way to extract oil from places where it was once almost impossible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to companies, departments, etc. that have the same activities as each other:",
        "examples": [
          "a horizontal agreement/alliance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a company or organization that has few or no different levels of management:",
        "examples": [
          "The horizontal organization allows participants to solve many problems themselves.",
          "a horizontal management structure/system"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hormonal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to hormones:",
        "examples": [
          "a hormonal imbalance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling the effect of hormones, especially when this makes your emotions stronger or more likely to change than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "I was pregnant and feeling a bit hormonal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hormone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of various chemicals made by living cells that influence the development, growth, sex, etc. of an animal and are carried around the body in the blood:",
        "examples": [
          "male and female hormones",
          "growth hormones"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various chemicals in the body that are carried by the blood and that influence the body’s growth and how it works",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hormones": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of various chemicals made by living cells that influence the development, growth, sex, etc. of an animal and are carried around the body in the blood:",
        "examples": [
          "male and female hormones",
          "growth hormones"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various chemicals in the body that are carried by the blood and that influence the body’s growth and how it works",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "horn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows from the head of some animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The bull lowered its horns and charged straight at him.",
          "The male deer grows large branching horns called antlers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard substance from which the hard part on the head of some animals is made:",
        "examples": [
          "The handle of the knife was made of horn, perhaps elk or deer.",
          "Many traditional medicines call for ivory or rhino horn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part on an animal's head that sticks out in a similar way to a horn:",
        "examples": [
          "The snail pulls in its horns.",
          "The bird's brow plumes are twice the size of its body, forming willowy horns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device on a vehicle that is used to make a loud noise as a warning or signal to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "sound a horn The driver sounded her horn.",
          "blow a horn He pulled up in front of her house and blew the horn.",
          "honk a horn informal A car sped by honking its horn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved metal musical instrument that is narrow at the end you blow into and much wider at the other end",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard, pointed part, usually one of a pair, on the head of cows, goats, and other animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various musical instruments consisting of a long curved metal tube that is narrow at the end you blow into and wider at the other end, or this type of instrument generally",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device on a vehicle that is used to make a loud sound as a warning or signal:",
        "examples": [
          "Angry drivers were honking their horns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "horned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A horned animal has horns:",
        "examples": [
          "horned cattle"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hornet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large wasp (= type of flying insect) that can give you a bad sting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large flying insect that can give a severe sting",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hornets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large wasp (= type of flying insect) that can give you a bad sting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large flying insect that can give a severe sting",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "horns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows from the head of some animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The bull lowered its horns and charged straight at him.",
          "The male deer grows large branching horns called antlers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard substance from which the hard part on the head of some animals is made:",
        "examples": [
          "The handle of the knife was made of horn, perhaps elk or deer.",
          "Many traditional medicines call for ivory or rhino horn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part on an animal's head that sticks out in a similar way to a horn:",
        "examples": [
          "The snail pulls in its horns.",
          "The bird's brow plumes are twice the size of its body, forming willowy horns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device on a vehicle that is used to make a loud noise as a warning or signal to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "sound a horn The driver sounded her horn.",
          "blow a horn He pulled up in front of her house and blew the horn.",
          "honk a horn informal A car sped by honking its horn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved metal musical instrument that is narrow at the end you blow into and much wider at the other end",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard, pointed part, usually one of a pair, on the head of cows, goats, and other animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various musical instruments consisting of a long curved metal tube that is narrow at the end you blow into and wider at the other end, or this type of instrument generally",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device on a vehicle that is used to make a loud sound as a warning or signal:",
        "examples": [
          "Angry drivers were honking their horns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "horny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sexually excited:",
        "examples": [
          "feel horny She'd had a couple of drinks and was feeling horny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sexually attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "You look horny in that skirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of a hard substance, like horn:",
        "examples": [
          "Birds have horny beaks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of skin) hard and rough",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of, or feeling hard like horn:",
        "examples": [
          "Birds have horny beaks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "horoscope": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a description of what is going to happen to you, based on the position of the stars and planets at the time of your birth:",
        "examples": [
          "read your horoscope I read my horoscope most days.",
          "My horoscope said I was going to be lucky in love this month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a description of what is going to happen to you, based on the position of the stars and planets at the time of your birth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "horrendous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "a horrendous accident/tragedy/crime",
          "horrendous suffering/damage",
          "Conditions in the refugee camps were horrendous.",
          "horrendous loss The firm made horrendous (= very big) losses last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so bad as to be shocking; extremely unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Exhibits show how horrendous the living conditions there were."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "horrible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very unpleasant or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got a horrible cold.",
          "What's that horrible smell?",
          "That was a horrible thing to say!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very shocking and frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "a horrible crime"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very bad, unpleasant, or disgusting:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a horrible smell outside the factory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "horribly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely, especially in a very bad or unpleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "His face was horribly scarred.",
          "Their plans went horribly wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very badly:",
        "examples": [
          "They suffered horribly during the war."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "horrid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant or unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be so horrid!",
          "The medicine tasted horrid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very bad or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a horrid purple color which she detested."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "horrific": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very bad and shocking:",
        "examples": [
          "a horrific accident/crime",
          "horrific injuries"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so bad as to be shocking:",
        "examples": [
          "The report detailed the horrific conditions in the prison."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "horrified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very shocked:",
        "examples": [
          "He looked horrified when I told him.",
          "horrified at/by We were horrified at/by the size of the bill.",
          "horrified to I was horrified to hear of his death.",
          "horrified that I was horrified that they hadn't included you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "horrifying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very shocking:",
        "examples": [
          "horrifying injuries/conditions/news"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "horror": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely strong feeling of fear and shock, or the frightening and shocking character of something:",
        "examples": [
          "in horror The crowd cried out in horror as the car burst into flames.",
          "fill someone with horror The thought of speaking in front of so many people fills me with horror.",
          "to your horror I then realized to my absolute horror, that I had forgotten the present.",
          "horror of What the book does convey very successfully is the horror of war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things that are very shocking or frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "The population now faces the horrors of starvation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "frightening films, TV programmes, books, etc., often with stories about unnatural things happening, for example dead people coming to life:",
        "examples": [
          "With horror, bigger budgets don't necessarily mean better movies.",
          "In the genre of horror, the character of the monster represents all the dark and horrible qualities of humanity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child who behaves very badly:",
        "examples": [
          "little horror Her youngest boy is a little horror."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used especially in news reports to describe something extremely unpleasant and shocking:",
        "examples": [
          "Three friends lost their lives in a horror smash as they returned from a trip to the beach.",
          "He was just 16 when he stumbled across the horror scene after a violent row ended with his mum killing his dad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of fear, shock, or disgust, or an event that produces such a feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the horrors of war",
          "[ U ] People cried out in horror as they watched the building burn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "horrors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "things that are very shocking or frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "The population now faces the horrors of starvation.",
          "Nuclear war is one of the horrors that the modern world must grapple with.",
          "He survived horrors in prison only to return home to a family torn apart by war.",
          "These young men experienced the horrors of the First World War."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "horse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large animal with four legs that people ride on or use for carrying things or pulling vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "to ride a horse",
          "a horse and cart"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "horse races where you try to win money by correctly guessing which horse will win:",
        "examples": [
          "He spends all his money on the horses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall piece of equipment that people jump over in gymnastics:",
        "examples": [
          "Her routine was a front handspring vault in which she had to block high off the horse, stay straight in the air and stick the landing.",
          "He's like a gymnast lining up a run to the vaulting horse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an informal basketball game for two or more people in which players take turns to score a basket and the other players have to copy the way they scored. If a player fails to score, they are given a letter, starting with H, then O, etc. and when a player has all the letters of the word \"horse\", they leave the game:",
        "examples": [
          "Deena and her mom played horse at their backyard basketball hoop.",
          "a game of horse Who would you most like to challenge to a game of H-O-R-S-E ?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large animal with four legs that people ride on and which, esp. in the past, was used for pulling vehicles and carrying loads:",
        "examples": [
          "She taught him how to ride a horse."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "horseback": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "on a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "a horseback rider"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "riding a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "police on horseback"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sitting on a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "She taught him how to ride horseback.",
          "I went horseback riding (= riding on a horse for enjoyment) with my brother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "horseman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who rides a horse, especially someone who rides well",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "horsemen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who rides a horse, especially someone who rides well",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "horseplay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "rough, noisy behaviour, especially when people push each other as a joke",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "noisy, physically active behavior, esp. when people push each other as a joke:",
        "examples": [
          "No running or horseplay in the halls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "horsepower": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring the power of an engine:",
        "examples": [
          "a 100-horsepower engine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring the power of an engine:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a 170-horsepower engine"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "horses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "horse races where you try to win money by correctly guessing which horse will win:",
        "examples": [
          "He spends all his money on the horses.",
          "He enjoys the odd bet on the horses.",
          "I'd won some money on the horses and decided to celebrate.",
          "A lot of my wages went on the horses.",
          "He admitted to losing£40,000 on the horses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "horseshit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for nonsense:",
        "examples": [
          "He described the film as \"middle-class, bourgeois horseshit\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "horseshoe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a U-shaped piece of metal that is attached to the bottom of a horse's hoof to protect it:",
        "examples": [
          "For many people the horseshoe is a symbol of good luck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game in which horseshoes are thrown at a wooden or metal rod in the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "They spent their free time fishing and playing horseshoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a U-shaped metal object that is attached to the bottom of a horse’s hoof (= foot) to protect it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "horsing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a silly and noisy way:",
        "examples": [
          "He was horsing around in the kitchen and broke my favourite bowl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a silly and noisy way:",
        "examples": [
          "This fellow at work keeps horsing around."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an insulting word for a woman, especially one who is considered to have a lot of sexual partners:",
        "examples": [
          "He used to rap about \"Money, Cash, Hoes\" without apology or excuse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a way of attracting someone's attention or to express surprise, admiration, satisfaction, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Ho there! Mary, is that you?",
          "Ho! I knew I was right!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for House: (used in the UK when writing addresses):",
        "examples": [
          "Nexus Ho, 2 Malvern Road"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long plastic or rubber pipe, used to direct water onto fires, gardens, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "garden hose She doused the flames with a garden hose before calling emergency services.",
          "hose ban The severe drought has led to a hosepipe ban in eastern England."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word used especially in shops for tights and stockings:",
        "examples": [
          "Even older women are wearing hose less frequently now.",
          "Under the dress code at that time, women teachers would have been required to wear hose and heels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trousers worn by men in Europe in the past, either covering just the top part of the leg down to the knee, or long and very tight, usually worn with a short jacket called a doublet:",
        "examples": [
          "The king is depicted wearing doublet and hose.",
          "These young gallants strutted around in tight hose and padded doublets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct water onto something using a hose:",
        "examples": [
          "hose someone/something down He was covered in mud so we hosed him down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, usually plastic or rubber pipe that can be bent and is used to move water or other substances:",
        "examples": [
          "a fire hose",
          "a garden hose",
          "a radiator hose"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stockings or pantyhose",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clean something with water:",
        "examples": [
          "They have to hose down the streets.",
          "Just hose it off."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hosed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct water onto something using a hose:",
        "examples": [
          "hose someone/something down He was covered in mud so we hosed him down."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hoses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long plastic or rubber pipe, used to direct water onto fires, gardens, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "garden hose She doused the flames with a garden hose before calling emergency services.",
          "hose ban The severe drought has led to a hosepipe ban in eastern England."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word used especially in shops for tights and stockings:",
        "examples": [
          "Even older women are wearing hose less frequently now.",
          "Under the dress code at that time, women teachers would have been required to wear hose and heels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trousers worn by men in Europe in the past, either covering just the top part of the leg down to the knee, or long and very tight, usually worn with a short jacket called a doublet:",
        "examples": [
          "The king is depicted wearing doublet and hose.",
          "These young gallants strutted around in tight hose and padded doublets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct water onto something using a hose:",
        "examples": [
          "hose someone/something down He was covered in mud so we hosed him down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, usually plastic or rubber pipe that can be bent and is used to move water or other substances:",
        "examples": [
          "a fire hose",
          "a garden hose",
          "a radiator hose"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stockings or pantyhose",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clean something with water:",
        "examples": [
          "They have to hose down the streets.",
          "Just hose it off."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hospice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hospital for people who are dying, especially from cancer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or an organization that provides care for people who are dying",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hospitable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors:",
        "examples": [
          "The villagers were very hospitable to/towards anyone who passed through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "providing good conditions for living or growing:",
        "examples": [
          "It's difficult to think of a less hospitable environment than the surface of the moon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "friendly and welcoming to guests or visitors:",
        "examples": [
          "a hospitable host",
          "She retired to a more hospitable climate (= a more comfortable place)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hospital": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where people who are ill or injured are treated and taken care of by doctors and nurses:",
        "examples": [
          "a general/children's/maternity hospital",
          "hospital patients/staff",
          "UK I've got to go (in)to hospital (US to the hospital) to have an operation.",
          "UK She spent a week in hospital (US in the hospital) last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people who are very ill or injured are treated by doctors and nurses:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She spent a week in the hospital last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hospitality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of being friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors:",
        "examples": [
          "The local people showed me great hospitality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food, drink, entertainment, etc. that an organization provides for guests or business partners:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurant guide is independent and we do not accept any free hospitality.",
          "corporate hospitality The company's guests are entertained in the corporate hospitality area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work or business of providing food and drink, entertainment, hotels, etc. for customers:",
        "examples": [
          "I worked in hospitality for many years, including a busy hotel in Wellington.",
          "Jobs in the leisure and hospitality sector will continue to grow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kindness and friendly behavior, esp. to guests:",
        "examples": [
          "Thank you for your hospitality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the food, drink, entertainment, etc. that an organization provides for guests or customers:",
        "examples": [
          "He has promoted the magazine with the provision of very generous hospitality at party conferences.",
          "The marketing director has hired a hospitality suite at the stadium for today's rugby game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of businesses such as hotels, bars, and restaurants that provide food, drink, or a place to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "We offer high-quality training for people working in hospitality, leisure, and tourism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "friendly and welcoming behaviour towards guests or customers:",
        "examples": [
          "The atmosphere and hospitality of the smaller office made a great impression on all of our customers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hospitalized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone to hospital and keep them there for treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "His wife's been hospitalized for depression."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hospitals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where people who are ill or injured are treated and taken care of by doctors and nurses:",
        "examples": [
          "a general/children's/maternity hospital",
          "hospital patients/staff",
          "UK I've got to go (in)to hospital (US to the hospital) to have an operation.",
          "UK She spent a week in hospital (US in the hospital) last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people who are very ill or injured are treated by doctors and nurses:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She spent a week in the hospital last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "host": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has guests:",
        "examples": [
          "We thanked our hosts for a very enjoyable evening.",
          "host family The local language school is advertising for host families (= families people stay with when they are visiting another country)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who introduces guests and performers, especially on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "Our host for tonight's show is Jimmy Fallon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who sets up a meeting or call in which people can talk to each other over the internet using their computers:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to wait for the host to let you join the meeting.",
          "If a host needs someone else to start the meeting, they can assign an alternative host."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or organization that provides the space and other necessary things for a special event:",
        "examples": [
          "play host to Japan is playing host to the next international conference.",
          "host nation the host nation for the next World Cup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant or animal that another plant or animal lives on as a parasite",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a whole host of reasons why he didn't get the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the holy bread that is eaten at Communion (= a Christian religious ceremony)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that hosts a website on the internet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the space and other things necessary for a special event:",
        "examples": [
          "Which country is hosting the next Olympic Games?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the host of a television or radio programme:",
        "examples": [
          "to host a show/programme"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to set up and manage a meeting or call in which people can speak to each other over the internet using their computers:",
        "examples": [
          "Do I need to download special software to host a meeting?",
          "The person who hosted the call wanted to have another one two hours later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the computer hardware and software that allows a website to exist on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "I've written my website, now I just need to find a company to host it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who gives a party or has guests:",
        "examples": [
          "Lucy was a gracious host.",
          "Vancouver played host to the conference (= the event happened there)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who introduces guests and performers on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "a talk-show host"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant or animal that another plant or animal lives on as a parasite",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number:",
        "examples": [
          "They cared for wounded soldiers and performed a host of other duties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the host for guests or for a special event:",
        "examples": [
          "Which country is hosting the next Olympics?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country, city, or organization that provides buildings, services, etc. for an event:",
        "examples": [
          "host to sth The prime minister will be playing host to the world's leaders over the next couple of weeks.",
          "host for sth Her role is to encourage investment in the city and promote its use as a host for international events."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that provides the computer equipment and software necessary for a website to be available on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "When choosing a host, look for one that doesn’t charge extra for you to set up email addresses.",
          "a web/internet host"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who introduces guests and performers, especially on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "NBC hired him as the host of a late-night variety show.",
          "a radio/talk show/TV host"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize and provide buildings, services, etc. for an event:",
        "examples": [
          "host a conference/a meeting/an event The organization will host a conference about how to cut corporate crime.",
          "He used to host a regular quarterly meeting with executives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the computer equipment and software necessary for a website to be available on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "The server hosts a web service that authenticates user access requests."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hostage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is taken as a prisoner by an enemy in order to force the other people involved to do what the enemy wants:",
        "examples": [
          "be taken/held hostage She was taken/held hostage by the gunmen.",
          "seize a hostage The terrorists have seized 20 hostages and are threatening to kill one a day unless their demands are met."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is made a prisoner in order to force other people to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Inmates at the jail held 12 hostages and demanded to meet the governor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hostages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is taken as a prisoner by an enemy in order to force the other people involved to do what the enemy wants:",
        "examples": [
          "be taken/held hostage She was taken/held hostage by the gunmen.",
          "seize a hostage The terrorists have seized 20 hostages and are threatening to kill one a day unless their demands are met."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is made a prisoner in order to force other people to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Inmates at the jail held 12 hostages and demanded to meet the governor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hosted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the space and other things necessary for a special event:",
        "examples": [
          "Which country is hosting the next Olympic Games?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the host of a television or radio programme:",
        "examples": [
          "to host a show/programme"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to set up and manage a meeting or call in which people can speak to each other over the internet using their computers:",
        "examples": [
          "Do I need to download special software to host a meeting?",
          "The person who hosted the call wanted to have another one two hours later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the computer hardware and software that allows a website to exist on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "I've written my website, now I just need to find a company to host it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hostel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large house where people can stay free or cheaply:",
        "examples": [
          "a student hostel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people, especially young people, can stay cheaply for short periods when they are travelling, with shared rooms and sometimes some private rooms:",
        "examples": [
          "We stayed in a lovely hostel just off the main square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where people with no home can live for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "a hostel for the homeless",
          "a Salvation Army hostel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large house where people can sleep for little money:",
        "examples": [
          "a youth hostel"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hostels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large house where people can stay free or cheaply:",
        "examples": [
          "a student hostel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people, especially young people, can stay cheaply for short periods when they are travelling, with shared rooms and sometimes some private rooms:",
        "examples": [
          "We stayed in a lovely hostel just off the main square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where people with no home can live for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "a hostel for the homeless",
          "a Salvation Army hostel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large house where people can sleep for little money:",
        "examples": [
          "a youth hostel"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hostess": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who has guests",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who entertains customers, especially men, at a nightclub",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hostile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unfriendly and not liking something:",
        "examples": [
          "a hostile crowd",
          "hostile reception The president had a hostile reception in Ohio this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not agreeing with something:",
        "examples": [
          "hostile to I'm not hostile to (= against) the idea of change as such."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult or not suitable for living or growing:",
        "examples": [
          "hostile weather conditions",
          "a hostile climate/environment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with the enemy in a war:",
        "examples": [
          "hostile aircraft/forces"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to situations in which one company wants to buy another company whose owners do not want to sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "hostile bid The company convinced investors to reject a hostile bid from Enterprise Oil Plc worth £1.5 billion.",
          "hostile merger The threat of being taken over in a hostile merger stirred the management into action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing strong dislike; unfriendly:",
        "examples": [
          "Her parents were openly hostile to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult or not suitable for living or growing:",
        "examples": [
          "The Nevada desert is one of the most hostile regions in America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with an enemy or an act of war:",
        "examples": [
          "The enemy was preparing to take hostile action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a situation in which one company wants to buy another company whose owners do not want to sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "The company convinced investors to reject a hostile bid from Enterprise Oil Plc worth £1.59 billion.",
          "Almost a year after it sparked the banking sector's biggest hostile merger, the bank has itself become the subject of takeover speculation.",
          "What started out as a hostile takeover attempt became a friendly agreement.",
          "a hostile acquisition/approach/deal",
          "a hostile acquirer/bidder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force the sale of a company whose owners do not want to sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "The chief executive said he was still ready to go hostile for one of the two companies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hostilities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "fighting in a war:",
        "examples": [
          "hostilities begin/break out Hostilities began/broke out just after midnight.",
          "suspend hostilities Hostilities were suspended (= fighting stopped temporarily) during the talks.",
          "We hope the treaty will end hostilities between the two countries.",
          "The outbreak of hostilities meant a rapid expansion of the army.",
          "There has been something of a lull in hostilities recently."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hostility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is unfriendly or shows that they do not like something:",
        "examples": [
          "They showed open (= obvious) hostility to/towards their new neighbours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone shows that they do not agree with or like something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "fighting in a war:",
        "examples": [
          "hostilities begin/break out Hostilities began/broke out just after midnight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hosting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the service of providing the computer equipment and software for a website on the internet and making it available for people to see:",
        "examples": [
          "internet/website/web hosting"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hosts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has guests:",
        "examples": [
          "We thanked our hosts for a very enjoyable evening.",
          "host family The local language school is advertising for host families (= families people stay with when they are visiting another country)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who introduces guests and performers, especially on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "Our host for tonight's show is Jimmy Fallon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who sets up a meeting or call in which people can talk to each other over the internet using their computers:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to wait for the host to let you join the meeting.",
          "If a host needs someone else to start the meeting, they can assign an alternative host."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or organization that provides the space and other necessary things for a special event:",
        "examples": [
          "play host to Japan is playing host to the next international conference.",
          "host nation the host nation for the next World Cup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant or animal that another plant or animal lives on as a parasite",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a whole host of reasons why he didn't get the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the holy bread that is eaten at Communion (= a Christian religious ceremony)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that hosts a website on the internet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the space and other things necessary for a special event:",
        "examples": [
          "Which country is hosting the next Olympic Games?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the host of a television or radio programme:",
        "examples": [
          "to host a show/programme"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to set up and manage a meeting or call in which people can speak to each other over the internet using their computers:",
        "examples": [
          "Do I need to download special software to host a meeting?",
          "The person who hosted the call wanted to have another one two hours later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the computer hardware and software that allows a website to exist on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "I've written my website, now I just need to find a company to host it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who gives a party or has guests:",
        "examples": [
          "Lucy was a gracious host.",
          "Vancouver played host to the conference (= the event happened there)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who introduces guests and performers on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "a talk-show host"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant or animal that another plant or animal lives on as a parasite",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number:",
        "examples": [
          "They cared for wounded soldiers and performed a host of other duties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the host for guests or for a special event:",
        "examples": [
          "Which country is hosting the next Olympics?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country, city, or organization that provides buildings, services, etc. for an event:",
        "examples": [
          "host to sth The prime minister will be playing host to the world's leaders over the next couple of weeks.",
          "host for sth Her role is to encourage investment in the city and promote its use as a host for international events."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that provides the computer equipment and software necessary for a website to be available on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "When choosing a host, look for one that doesn’t charge extra for you to set up email addresses.",
          "a web/internet host"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who introduces guests and performers, especially on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "NBC hired him as the host of a late-night variety show.",
          "a radio/talk show/TV host"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize and provide buildings, services, etc. for an event:",
        "examples": [
          "host a conference/a meeting/an event The organization will host a conference about how to cut corporate crime.",
          "He used to host a regular quarterly meeting with executives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the computer equipment and software necessary for a website to be available on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "The server hosts a web service that authenticates user access requests."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a high temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "a hot, sunny day",
          "hot weather",
          "a hot drink/meal",
          "It's too hot in here, can we turn down the heating?",
          "Bake the cake in a hot oven, about 220°C, for 30 minutes.",
          "piping hot The food was piping hot (= very hot)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe food that causes a burning feeling in the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "a hot curry",
          "hot, spicy food"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a subject that causes a lot of disagreement or discussion:",
        "examples": [
          "Global warming has become a very hot issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "new and exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "Hollywood's hottest new actress",
          "hot gossip",
          "hot property This 21-year-old actor has become Hollywood's hottest property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "knowing a lot or skilful:",
        "examples": [
          "not too hot on I'm not too hot on Russian history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of advice or information that you believe is accurate about what will happen or what to do, especially from someone with special knowledge about a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have any hot tips for this afternoon's race?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or animal that is most likely to win a race, competition, election, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "hot favourite to He's the hot favourite to win the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that a particular thing is very important and to demand that it is done well or correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "They're very hot on dress at work so she always looks very smart for the office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Hot goods have been recently stolen and are therefore difficult to sell or dangerous to deal with because the police are still looking for them.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "sexually attractive, or feeling sexually excited:",
        "examples": [
          "She's really hot!",
          "I'm hot for you, baby.",
          "hot date I've got a hot date tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone has a hot temper, they are easily made angry:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a hot temper and his colleagues learned to approach him with caution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a high temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "a hot day",
          "a hot meal",
          "It’s hotter in Ohio than it is here.",
          "Matt makes his little sister hot chocolate (= a warm drink made with chocolate)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food) causing a feeling in the mouth like burning or tingling (= as if a lot of sharp points are being put in quickly and lightly):",
        "examples": [
          "If you like curry really hot, you can add some hot peppers and hot sauce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily excited, or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s hot-tempered.",
          "I got really hot about them not recycling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good and having energy:",
        "examples": [
          "Right now the stock market is hot.",
          "The show isn’t so hot.",
          "He doesn’t feel so hot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of goods) stolen and therefore difficult to sell:",
        "examples": [
          "Those CD players are so cheap, they must be hot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a situation) dangerous or difficult; risky:",
        "examples": [
          "Things got a lot hotter when the military took over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physically attractive",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hotbed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place or situation where a lot of a particular activity, especially an unwanted or unpleasant activity, is happening or might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The police department was a hotbed of corruption.",
          "In the 60s the city was a hotbed of crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or situation where a lot of a particular activity is happening or might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Seattle is a hotbed of software publishing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hotcakes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pancake",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pancake",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hotdog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make fast, skilful movements in particular sports, especially skiing, in order to make people notice you",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hotdogs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make fast, skilful movements in particular sports, especially skiing, in order to make people notice you",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hotel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building where you pay to have a room to sleep in, and where you can sometimes eat meals:",
        "examples": [
          "a four-star hotel",
          "the Clarendon Hotel",
          "in/at a hotel We stayed in/at a hotel on the beach.",
          "hotel guests"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where alcoholic drinks can be bought and drunk and where food is often available",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a restaurant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where you pay to have a room to sleep in:",
        "examples": [
          "a luxury hotel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where you pay to have a room to sleep in:",
        "examples": [
          "stay at/in a hotel He had paid for him to fly to Britain and stay in a hotel for a week.",
          "Her assistant booked her into a hotel near the airport.",
          "a budget/luxury/five-star hotel Delegates attending the conference have been asked to stay in budget hotels.",
          "a hotel room/bar/restaurant Guests have been able to book a hotel room online for many years.",
          "a hotel operator/chain/group",
          "a hotel reservation/booking"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask to use a desk in an office when you do not have a permanent desk there:",
        "examples": [
          "We don't have much desk space, so we ask our sales team to hotel desks when they come into the office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hotels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building where you pay to have a room to sleep in, and where you can sometimes eat meals:",
        "examples": [
          "a four-star hotel",
          "the Clarendon Hotel",
          "in/at a hotel We stayed in/at a hotel on the beach.",
          "hotel guests"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where alcoholic drinks can be bought and drunk and where food is often available",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a restaurant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where you pay to have a room to sleep in:",
        "examples": [
          "a luxury hotel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where you pay to have a room to sleep in:",
        "examples": [
          "stay at/in a hotel He had paid for him to fly to Britain and stay in a hotel for a week.",
          "Her assistant booked her into a hotel near the airport.",
          "a budget/luxury/five-star hotel Delegates attending the conference have been asked to stay in budget hotels.",
          "a hotel room/bar/restaurant Guests have been able to book a hotel room online for many years.",
          "a hotel operator/chain/group",
          "a hotel reservation/booking"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask to use a desk in an office when you do not have a permanent desk there:",
        "examples": [
          "We don't have much desk space, so we ask our sales team to hotel desks when they come into the office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hothead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who does things or reacts to things quickly and without thinking carefully first",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who gets angry too quickly and reacts without thinking carefully first",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hotshot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is skilful and successful at something:",
        "examples": [
          "real hotshot Now he's a lecturer, he thinks he's a real hotshot!",
          "hotshot at She's quite a hotshot at chess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is skillful and successful at something:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a hotshot lawyer from New York."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hotter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "comparative of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hottest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "superlative of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of dog used for hunting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to chase someone or to refuse to leave someone alone, especially because you want to get something from them:",
        "examples": [
          "The reporters wouldn't stop hounding her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to chase someone or refuse to leave someone alone, esp. because you want to get something from that person:",
        "examples": [
          "Socialists were hounded by the FBI in the 1950s."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hounded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to chase someone or to refuse to leave someone alone, especially because you want to get something from them:",
        "examples": [
          "The reporters wouldn't stop hounding her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hounding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to chase someone or to refuse to leave someone alone, especially because you want to get something from them:",
        "examples": [
          "The reporters wouldn't stop hounding her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hounds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of dog used for hunting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to chase someone or to refuse to leave someone alone, especially because you want to get something from them:",
        "examples": [
          "The reporters wouldn't stop hounding her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to chase someone or refuse to leave someone alone, esp. because you want to get something from that person:",
        "examples": [
          "Socialists were hounded by the FBI in the 1950s."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of 60 minutes:",
        "examples": [
          "The exam lasted an hour and a half.",
          "There are 24 hours in a day.",
          "How many hours' sleep do you need?",
          "an hour's/two hour's/etc. time I'll be back in an hour's/two hours' time (= after one/two hours).",
          "My hometown is an hour from Houston/an hour away (= it takes an hour to travel there).",
          "by the hour He gets paid by the hour (= gets a particular amount of money for each hour he works).",
          "every hour on the hour Trains leave every hour on the hour (= at exactly one o'clock, two o'clock, etc.).",
          "past/to the hour Buses leave at ten minutes past/to the hour (= at ten past/to one o'clock, two o'clock, etc.).",
          "formal War was declared at eighteen hundred hours/18.00 hours (= at six o'clock in the evening)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time when a particular activity happens or when a shop or public building is open:",
        "examples": [
          "lunch hour I try to spend my lunch hour walking.",
          "office/working hours Technical support is offered during office/working hours only.",
          "opening hours Our opening hours are from 8.00 to 6.00."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular time during the day or night:",
        "examples": [
          "unearthly/ungodly hour Who could be calling us at this unearthly/ungodly hour (= so late at night)?",
          "the early/small hours He returned in the early/small hours (= at night, after midnight)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe how many hours in the day you work or what part of the day you work:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a nurse so she often works unsocial hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for a very long time:",
        "examples": [
          "I waited for him for hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "repeatedly during the day and the night:",
        "examples": [
          "They keep calling me at all hours (of the day and night)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of 60 minutes:",
        "examples": [
          "Take this an hour after eating.",
          "It’s open 24 hours a day.",
          "He works long hours (= starts work early and finishes late).",
          "He gets paid by the hour (= for each hour worked).",
          "Buses pull out every hour on the hour (= at the time an hour begins)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An hour can be a period of time, not necessarily 60 minutes, when you do something:",
        "examples": [
          "a lunch hour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An hour can be the distance you can travel in 60 minutes:",
        "examples": [
          "San Francisco is only a couple of hours away."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hourglass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a glass container filled with sand that takes one hour to move from an upper to a lower part through a narrow opening in the middle, used especially in the past to measure time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a glass container that contains sand that moves from an upper to a lower part through a narrow opening in the middle and is used for measuring time",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hourly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "done or happening every hour:",
        "examples": [
          "There's an hourly bus service into town.",
          "Take two tablets at hourly intervals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount that is charged or earned every hour:",
        "examples": [
          "The teachers were paid an hourly rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "once every hour:",
        "examples": [
          "Trains call here hourly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or happening every hour:",
        "examples": [
          "hourly bus service",
          "hourly pay (= pay for every hour worked)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "once every hour:",
        "examples": [
          "Tours are offered hourly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hours": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of time during the day or week that you work:",
        "examples": [
          "reduce/cut/increase sb's hours The company have threatened to cut my hours at work.",
          "long/flexible hours People in executive roles often work long hours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "housed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person or animal a place to live, or to provide space for something:",
        "examples": [
          "It will be difficult to house all the refugees.",
          "The museum houses the biggest collection of antique toys in Europe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "houseguest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who stays at someone else's house for one or more nights",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "houseguests": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who stays at someone else's house for one or more nights",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "household": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people, often a family, who live together:",
        "examples": [
          "By the 1960s, most households had a TV.",
          "household chores",
          "household expenses",
          "household waste"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people, often a family, who live together:",
        "examples": [
          "She became part of his household."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people, often a family, who live together in a house or flat:",
        "examples": [
          "There are now on average 2.5 people per household in the state.",
          "a high-income/low-income/middle-income household",
          "I sometimes wonder how my wife and I manage as a single-income household.",
          "High-technology products are hard to sell to households where the head of the household is over 60 years of age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a house or flat and the people who live there:",
        "examples": [
          "Public housing tenants are required to pay 30 per cent of their household income for rent.",
          "It's no surprise that household debt is rising.",
          "household bills/expenditure/spending The average annual household expenditure for food was $2,030."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is used in the home:",
        "examples": [
          "a household appliance/item/product",
          "household consumption/use Over the last two decades, household water consumption per head in London has increased by 22%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "households": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building that people, usually one family, live in:",
        "examples": [
          "a detached/semi-detached house",
          "to buy/rent a house",
          "house prices",
          "She lives in a little house in (US on) Cross Street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people living in a house:",
        "examples": [
          "the whole house Try not to wake the whole house when you come in!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where animals are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "the monkey/lion house at the zoo",
          "a hen house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or part of a building that is used for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the Sydney Opera House",
          "Broadcasting House"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that is involved in a particular area of business:",
        "examples": [
          "a publishing house",
          "a fashion house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a restaurant, especially one selling a particular type of food:",
        "examples": [
          "Roast chicken is a speciality of the house.",
          "a waffle/steak/sushi house",
          "UK a curry house (= a South Asian restaurant)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before another noun to refer to something that is always or often served in a particular restaurant and is good there, such as a wine that is reasonably priced or a dish that is especially good:",
        "examples": [
          "house wine To keep costs down, ask for \"vino de la casa\", or house wine.",
          "house white I'll have a glass of the house white, please.",
          "house red We split a carafe of house red.",
          "Our house cocktail is an Indian twist on the classic gin and tonic.",
          "The pies are a house speciality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hospital; used especially before another noun to refer to doctors working in a hospital who are still training:",
        "examples": [
          "house staff House staff includes residents, interns, and medical students, who are at various stages of training and who are supervised by the attending physician.",
          "A house officer is a resident physician of a hospital (the \"house\") who is receiving further training."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "popular dance music with a fast regular beat, usually produced on electronic equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "House music first appeared in the late 1980s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of a small number of groups that the children in a school are put in for sports and other competitions:",
        "examples": [
          "an inter-house hockey match"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important family, especially a royal one:",
        "examples": [
          "The British Royal Family belong to the House of Windsor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that makes laws, or its meeting place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the members of the organization that makes laws:",
        "examples": [
          "The House began debating the proposal at 3 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people who suggest a subject for a debate:",
        "examples": [
          "The motion for tonight's debate is, \"This house believes that capital punishment should be abolished.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people watching a performance, especially in a theatre:",
        "examples": [
          "full house The opera played to a full house.",
          "packed house Everyone in the packed house rose to their feet and applauded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person or animal a place to live, or to provide space for something:",
        "examples": [
          "It will be difficult to house all the refugees.",
          "The museum houses the biggest collection of antique toys in Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building in which people, usually one family, live:",
        "examples": [
          "to buy/rent a house",
          "a brick/clapboard house",
          "my/your/grandma’s house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A house can also be a building where animals are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "a dog house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A house (also (also household)) can also be all the people living in a house:",
        "examples": [
          "Try not to wake the whole house when you come in!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a publishing/fashion house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A house can also be a building or part of a building which is used by an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the Metropolitan Opera House"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that makes laws, or its meeting place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml The House is the US house of representatives.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the seats in a theater, or the people watching a performance:",
        "examples": [
          "The opera played to a full/empty house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person a place to live:",
        "examples": [
          "Homeless families have been housed in motels.",
          "The building houses the library (= gives it space)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that is involved in a particular type of business:",
        "examples": [
          "a fashion/banking/publishing house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of office or company buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "The conference proceeded at the Cannon House Office Building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a restaurant or café:",
        "examples": [
          "a coffee/tea house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe work that is done by a company's paid employees:",
        "examples": [
          "He'll keep the work in house, and get it done more cost-effectively than by using a sub-contractor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something, usually a meal or a drink, that is free:",
        "examples": [
          "The manager sent over a tray of drinks on the house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "housekeeper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a woman, whose job is to organize another person's house and deal with cooking, cleaning, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, usually a woman, whose job is to take care of another person’s house, esp. by cleaning it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "housekeeping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the management of a home and the work that needs to be done in it, such as cleaning :",
        "examples": [
          "She had a relaxed attitude to housekeeping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the department of a hotel that is responsible for cleaning guest's bedrooms:",
        "examples": [
          "the Ritz-Carlton's head of housekeeping"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money used for buying food and other things necessary for living in a house:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandfather used to give my grandmother housekeeping each week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to tasks that need to be done as a regular part of your work but are not the main purpose of your work:",
        "examples": [
          "The teachers' meeting deals mostly with housekeeping issues such as lunchtime supervision duties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of taking care of a house, esp. by cleaning it:",
        "examples": [
          "She does some light housekeeping for us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work involved in looking after a house or a hotel, for example the cleaning:",
        "examples": [
          "The owners were forced to handle the housekeeping, cooking, and day-to-day operations themselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "jobs that are done regularly to keep a computer or office system working effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "Basic computer housekeeping tips include instructions on how to correctly shut down your machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money used for buying food and other things necessary for living in a house:",
        "examples": [
          "a housekeeping allowance"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "housemaid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman servant whose job is to clean a large house, and who often lives there",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "houses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building that people, usually one family, live in:",
        "examples": [
          "a detached/semi-detached house",
          "to buy/rent a house",
          "house prices",
          "She lives in a little house in (US on) Cross Street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people living in a house:",
        "examples": [
          "the whole house Try not to wake the whole house when you come in!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where animals are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "the monkey/lion house at the zoo",
          "a hen house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or part of a building that is used for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the Sydney Opera House",
          "Broadcasting House"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that is involved in a particular area of business:",
        "examples": [
          "a publishing house",
          "a fashion house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a restaurant, especially one selling a particular type of food:",
        "examples": [
          "Roast chicken is a speciality of the house.",
          "a waffle/steak/sushi house",
          "UK a curry house (= a South Asian restaurant)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before another noun to refer to something that is always or often served in a particular restaurant and is good there, such as a wine that is reasonably priced or a dish that is especially good:",
        "examples": [
          "house wine To keep costs down, ask for \"vino de la casa\", or house wine.",
          "house white I'll have a glass of the house white, please.",
          "house red We split a carafe of house red.",
          "Our house cocktail is an Indian twist on the classic gin and tonic.",
          "The pies are a house speciality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hospital; used especially before another noun to refer to doctors working in a hospital who are still training:",
        "examples": [
          "house staff House staff includes residents, interns, and medical students, who are at various stages of training and who are supervised by the attending physician.",
          "A house officer is a resident physician of a hospital (the \"house\") who is receiving further training."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "popular dance music with a fast regular beat, usually produced on electronic equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "House music first appeared in the late 1980s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of a small number of groups that the children in a school are put in for sports and other competitions:",
        "examples": [
          "an inter-house hockey match"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important family, especially a royal one:",
        "examples": [
          "The British Royal Family belong to the House of Windsor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that makes laws, or its meeting place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the members of the organization that makes laws:",
        "examples": [
          "The House began debating the proposal at 3 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people who suggest a subject for a debate:",
        "examples": [
          "The motion for tonight's debate is, \"This house believes that capital punishment should be abolished.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people watching a performance, especially in a theatre:",
        "examples": [
          "full house The opera played to a full house.",
          "packed house Everyone in the packed house rose to their feet and applauded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person or animal a place to live, or to provide space for something:",
        "examples": [
          "It will be difficult to house all the refugees.",
          "The museum houses the biggest collection of antique toys in Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building in which people, usually one family, live:",
        "examples": [
          "to buy/rent a house",
          "a brick/clapboard house",
          "my/your/grandma’s house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A house can also be a building where animals are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "a dog house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A house (also (also household)) can also be all the people living in a house:",
        "examples": [
          "Try not to wake the whole house when you come in!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a publishing/fashion house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A house can also be a building or part of a building which is used by an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the Metropolitan Opera House"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that makes laws, or its meeting place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml The House is the US house of representatives.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the seats in a theater, or the people watching a performance:",
        "examples": [
          "The opera played to a full/empty house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person a place to live:",
        "examples": [
          "Homeless families have been housed in motels.",
          "The building houses the library (= gives it space)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that is involved in a particular type of business:",
        "examples": [
          "a fashion/banking/publishing house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of office or company buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "The conference proceeded at the Cannon House Office Building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a restaurant or café:",
        "examples": [
          "a coffee/tea house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe work that is done by a company's paid employees:",
        "examples": [
          "He'll keep the work in house, and get it done more cost-effectively than by using a sub-contractor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something, usually a meal or a drink, that is free:",
        "examples": [
          "The manager sent over a tray of drinks on the house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "housewarming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a party that you give when you move into a new house:",
        "examples": [
          "have a housewarming We're having a housewarming on Friday if you'd like to come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a party that you give when you move into a new home",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "housewife": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman whose work is inside the home, doing the cleaning, cooking, etc., and who usually does not have any other job",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who manages a home and family instead of earning money from employment",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "housewives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "housework": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the work of keeping a house clean and tidy:",
        "examples": [
          "do housework I hate doing housework."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work that you do around a house, for example cleaning, cooking, and washing clothes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "housing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "buildings for people to live in:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a shortage of cheap housing in the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a case or covering that surrounds a machine or part of a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "The engine appeared to be intact except for the loss of its housing.",
          "The underwater cable housings must be able to resist corrosion from salt water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "buildings that people live in, or the providing of places for people to live:",
        "examples": [
          "affordable/expensive housing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "buildings for people to live in, used especially when talking about their price or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "provide/build housing There was a need to provide housing for workers in the new industries.",
          "rented/private housing 55% of respondents live in rented housing and 30% are owner-occupiers.",
          "affordable/cheap/low-cost housing Lack of access to affordable housing is a problem for young people in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of providing places for people to live:",
        "examples": [
          "The post will suit someone who is currently working in housing or urban planning.",
          "a housing committee/department/officer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard cover used to protect a vehicle or machine:",
        "examples": [
          "The rotary engine housing prevents scuffing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "houston": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the largest city in the southern US state of Texas:",
        "examples": [
          "She travelled back from Houston.",
          "Houston is an international city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stay in one place in the air, usually by moving the wings quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "A hawk hovered in the sky, waiting to swoop down on its prey.",
          "I heard the noise of a helicopter hovering overhead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stand somewhere, especially near another person, eagerly or nervously waiting for their attention:",
        "examples": [
          "A waiter hovered at the table, ready to take our order.",
          "I could sense him behind me, hovering and building up the courage to ask me a question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay at or near a particular level:",
        "examples": [
          "hover at Inflation is hovering at three percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put the cursor on a computer screen in a particular place without clicking on it:",
        "examples": [
          "hover over The link changes to green when the mouse hovers over it.",
          "If you hover the mouse pointer over the entry, the full web address will be displayed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay in the air in one place:",
        "examples": [
          "A helicopter hovered overhead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who hovers stands near someone, waiting for attention:",
        "examples": [
          "She hovered outside her boss’s door."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hovering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay in one place in the air, usually by moving the wings quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "A hawk hovered in the sky, waiting to swoop down on its prey.",
          "I heard the noise of a helicopter hovering overhead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stand somewhere, especially near another person, eagerly or nervously waiting for their attention:",
        "examples": [
          "A waiter hovered at the table, ready to take our order.",
          "I could sense him behind me, hovering and building up the courage to ask me a question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay at or near a particular level:",
        "examples": [
          "hover at Inflation is hovering at three percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put the cursor on a computer screen in a particular place without clicking on it:",
        "examples": [
          "hover over The link changes to green when the mouse hovers over it.",
          "If you hover the mouse pointer over the entry, the full web address will be displayed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "howdy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "hello",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a greeting; hello:",
        "examples": [
          "Howdy, folks! When did you all get here?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "however": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "despite whatever amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "However hungry I am, I never seem to be able to finish off a whole pizza.",
          "If Emma likes something she'll buy it however much it costs.",
          "I'll see you after the show and give you £20 for the tickets, or however much (= whatever) they cost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "However did you manage to get him to agree to that?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in whatever way:",
        "examples": [
          "However you look at it, it's still a mess.",
          "You can do it however you like, it really doesn't matter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "despite this:",
        "examples": [
          "This is one possible solution to the problem. However, there are others.",
          "There may, however, be other reasons that we don't know about."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to whatever amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "However fast we drive, we’re not going to get there in time.",
          "If Emma likes something she’ll buy it, however much it costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in whatever way:",
        "examples": [
          "However you look at it, it’s still a mess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "despite this; nevertheless:",
        "examples": [
          "There may, however, be other reasons that we don’t know about."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in whatever way:",
        "examples": [
          "You can do it however you like, it really doesn’t matter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "howl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a dog or wolf howls, it makes a long, sad sound:",
        "examples": [
          "In the silence of the night, a lone wolf howled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud sound, usually to express pain, sadness, or another strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "howl with/in An injured dog lay in the middle of the road, howling with/in pain.",
          "howl with laughter We were howling with laughter.",
          "howl someone/something down figurative The opposition howled down the government's proposal (= shouted loudly to express disapproval)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the wind howls, it blows hard and makes a lot of noise:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there someone outside, or is it just the wind howling in the trees?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, loud, sad sound:",
        "examples": [
          "the howl of the wind in the trees",
          "He leaves his dog shut up in the house all day, and we can hear its howls.",
          "howl of She let out a howl of pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong expression of emotion, such as anger or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "howl of Plans to build a new supermarket have been greeted with howls of protest from local residents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, high, crying sound, like that of a dog:",
        "examples": [
          "Toby stepped on a nail, and he howled in pain.",
          "The wind howled.",
          "[ + that clause ] fig. The senators kept howling (= loudly complaining) that there was not enough money in the budget to pay for the president’s plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, high, crying sound:",
        "examples": [
          "the howl of the wind",
          "fig. The loudest howl (= strongly expressed complaint) seemed to come from farmers in the Midwest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "howled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a dog or wolf howls, it makes a long, sad sound:",
        "examples": [
          "In the silence of the night, a lone wolf howled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud sound, usually to express pain, sadness, or another strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "howl with/in An injured dog lay in the middle of the road, howling with/in pain.",
          "howl with laughter We were howling with laughter.",
          "howl someone/something down figurative The opposition howled down the government's proposal (= shouted loudly to express disapproval)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the wind howls, it blows hard and makes a lot of noise:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there someone outside, or is it just the wind howling in the trees?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "howling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of the wind) blowing hard and making a lot of noise:",
        "examples": [
          "Once we played crazy golf in a howling gale.",
          "The hurricane's howling destructive winds just missed the island."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a dog or wolf) making a loud, sad sound:",
        "examples": [
          "Their howling dogs keep us awake at night.",
          "They did their best to ignore the howling wolves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people) making a lot of noise:",
        "examples": [
          "Their premises were stormed by a howling drunken mob."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize that something is very good or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Neither film was a howling success.",
          "This is yet another howling example of British hypocrisy.",
          "It is a howling omission, Mr Brown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of a wind blowing hard and making a lot of noise:",
        "examples": [
          "No sound remained but the howling of the wind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of dogs or wolves making a loud, sad sound:",
        "examples": [
          "Nearby she heard the howling of the wolves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "howls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a dog or wolf howls, it makes a long, sad sound:",
        "examples": [
          "In the silence of the night, a lone wolf howled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud sound, usually to express pain, sadness, or another strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "howl with/in An injured dog lay in the middle of the road, howling with/in pain.",
          "howl with laughter We were howling with laughter.",
          "howl someone/something down figurative The opposition howled down the government's proposal (= shouted loudly to express disapproval)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the wind howls, it blows hard and makes a lot of noise:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there someone outside, or is it just the wind howling in the trees?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, loud, sad sound:",
        "examples": [
          "the howl of the wind in the trees",
          "He leaves his dog shut up in the house all day, and we can hear its howls.",
          "howl of She let out a howl of pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong expression of emotion, such as anger or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "howl of Plans to build a new supermarket have been greeted with howls of protest from local residents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, high, crying sound, like that of a dog:",
        "examples": [
          "Toby stepped on a nail, and he howled in pain.",
          "The wind howled.",
          "[ + that clause ] fig. The senators kept howling (= loudly complaining) that there was not enough money in the budget to pay for the president’s plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, high, crying sound:",
        "examples": [
          "the howl of the wind",
          "fig. The loudest howl (= strongly expressed complaint) seemed to come from farmers in the Midwest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "on HP We bought our television on HP."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hq": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "We've just received instructions from HQ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hr": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "He ran the marathon in 2 hrs 48 mins.",
          "formal The plane departs at 15.00 hrs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for human resources:",
        "examples": [
          "An ageing workforce is a worry to many HR bosses.",
          "I work in HR and see a lot of job applications from people with no experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for hour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "I know from having worked in HR for many years that employers rate this qualification highly.",
          "HR manager/professional/department We have developed a checklist of questions that HR managers could use in interviews."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hrt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors advise women who are interested in HRT to begin taking hormones early in the menopause so they can receive the maximum benefits of the treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "As part of their transition, they began HRT."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "http": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for hypertext transfer protocol: a set of instructions made by a computer program that allows your computer to connect to an internet document:",
        "examples": [
          "http://www.cambridge.org"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for hypertext transfer protocol: a set of instructions made by a computer program that allows your computer to connect to a website or internet document:",
        "examples": [
          "The first part of a URL tells you the type of resource or method of access at that address; http, for example, takes you to a hypertext document or directory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hub": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the central or main part of something where there is most activity:",
        "examples": [
          "hub of The City of London is the hub of the UK's financial world.",
          "at the hub of The computer department is at the hub of the company's operations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the central part of a wheel into which the spokes (= bars connecting the central part to the outer edge of the wheel) are fixed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the central part of something, esp. of a wheel, or a center of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Chicago is a major transportation hub, with the busiest airport in the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the central or main part of something, where there is most activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Property rentals in Mumbai, India's commercial hub, are the highest in the world.",
          "New Orleans has traditionally been the financial hub of southeast Louisiana."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that connects several computers together:",
        "examples": [
          "an ethernet hub"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the place where things happen and decisions are taken:",
        "examples": [
          "It's that kind of attitude that will keep him in the hub of things for quite some time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hubbard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of squash (= a large vegetable with a hard skin and a lot of seeds inside) with green, orange, or blue skin:",
        "examples": [
          "The blue variety of Hubbard squash is particularly impressive.",
          "Try using a Hubbard squash in all recipes that require pumpkins.",
          "Most Hubbard squash are huge, but this variety is the size of an orange.",
          "There was a row of Hubbard squashes sown in the cornfield."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hubby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for husband:",
        "examples": [
          "She speaks fondly of Richard Moreland, hubby number one, whom she still sees regularly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hubris": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of talking or behaving that is too proud:",
        "examples": [
          "He was punished for his hubris."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extreme and unreasonable feeling of pride and confidence in yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "Hubris brought him down in the end."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "huckleberry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, round, dark blue fruit, or the low North American bush on which it grows",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round, dark blue fruit, or the low North American bush on which it grows",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "huddle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to come close together in a group, for example because it is cold:",
        "examples": [
          "huddle round Employees huddled round television sets at the company headquarters.",
          "huddle together It was so cold that we huddled together for warmth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sit or stand in a bent position with your arms and legs close to your body, especially because of cold or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "huddle (up) Sophie was so frightened by the noise of the fireworks that she huddled (up) in a corner of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discuss something privately in a small group:",
        "examples": [
          "huddle with After huddling with advisors, the president gave a speech.",
          "We spoke to Democratic lawmakers who are huddling on this issue on Capitol Hill tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people or things that are close together:",
        "examples": [
          "in a huddle A small group of people stood in a huddle at the bus stop.",
          "huddle of The campsite comprises a huddle of tents on a bend in the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get into a group in order to talk secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "The judges went into a huddle to decide the winner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group formed by the members of a sports team in order to have a discussion, before they separate and continue to play:",
        "examples": [
          "I called a huddle and said, \"We're going to do something different this time.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come close together in a group, or to hold your arms and legs close to your body, esp. because of cold or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone huddled around the fire to keep warm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "huddled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "standing or sitting close together:",
        "examples": [
          "huddled together We stood huddled together for warmth.",
          "huddled around Everyone was huddled around the radio listening to the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sitting, lying, or standing in a bent position with your arms and legs close to your body, especially because of cold or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "He sat in his tent, huddled under a blanket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "discussing something privately in a small group:",
        "examples": [
          "huddled with He has spent quite a bit of time huddled with senior officials talking about the situation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hudson": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large body of water in northern Canada that is part of the Arctic Ocean:",
        "examples": [
          "Its purposes were to develop the fur trade around Hudson Bay and to search for the northwest passage.",
          "Global warming means Hudson Bay is now open to shipping an extra week a year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a degree of lightness, darkness, strength, etc. of) a colour:",
        "examples": [
          "In the Caribbean waters there are fish of every hue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a different type or group:",
        "examples": [
          "of all hues Politicians of all hues wish to get sleaze off the agenda so that they can discuss the real issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a color, or the particular degree of light or dark of a color:",
        "examples": [
          "In the waters of the Caribbean there are fish of every hue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "huff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an angry and offended mood:",
        "examples": [
          "go into a huff Ted's gone into one of his huffs again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "angry and offended:",
        "examples": [
          "She's in a real huff because I forgot her birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something in an annoyed or offended way:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Well if that's how you feel, I'll go,\" she huffed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe loudly, esp. after physical exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "He huffed and puffed going up the stairs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "huffing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something in an annoyed or offended way:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Well if that's how you feel, I'll go,\" she huffed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "huffs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an angry and offended mood:",
        "examples": [
          "go into a huff Ted's gone into one of his huffs again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "angry and offended:",
        "examples": [
          "She's in a real huff because I forgot her birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something in an annoyed or offended way:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Well if that's how you feel, I'll go,\" she huffed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe loudly, esp. after physical exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "He huffed and puffed going up the stairs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hug": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hold someone close to your body with your arms, usually to show that you like, love, or value them:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you hugged your child today?",
          "They hugged each other when they met at the station.",
          "hug someone/something tightly Emily hugged her teddy bear tightly to her chest.",
          "hug your knees She sat on the floor hugging her knees (= with her knees bent up against her chest and her arms around them).",
          "hug something to someone Whenever I travel in the city I make sure I hug my handbag tightly to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay very close to something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The road hugs the coast for several miles, then turns inland.",
          "This type of car will hug (= not slide on) the road, even in the wettest conditions.",
          "a figure-hugging dress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something that makes you feel better or pleases you private or secret:",
        "examples": [
          "hug something to yourself I hugged the idea to myself all through dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of holding someone or something close to your body with your arms:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone a big hug Come here and give me a big hug.",
          "hugs and kisses We always exchange hugs and kisses when we meet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold someone or something close to your body with your arms, esp. to show affection:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Maria hugged her dog.",
          "[ T ] As the verdict of not guilty was announced, he leaped up and hugged his lawyer.",
          "[ T ] fig. Some fish hug (= stay close to) the bottom of the lake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "huge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely large in size or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "They live in a huge house.",
          "The costs involved in building a spacecraft are huge.",
          "A huge number of people attended.",
          "His last three movies have all been huge successes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely large in size or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "a huge forest",
          "a huge parking lot",
          "They made huge profits in real estate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hugely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to a great degree:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave her a hugely expensive diamond ring.",
          "Their business has been hugely successful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hugged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hugger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who likes to express affection for someone (= liking them) in a physical way by hugging (= holding them close to your body with your arms):",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not a hugger, but I was so happy I grabbed him and lifted him off the ground.",
          "These people are huggers. They show more emotion than any other group of men I've ever met."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "huggers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who likes to express affection for someone (= liking them) in a physical way by hugging (= holding them close to your body with your arms):",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not a hugger, but I was so happy I grabbed him and lifted him off the ground.",
          "These people are huggers. They show more emotion than any other group of men I've ever met."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hugging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hugs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hold someone close to your body with your arms, usually to show that you like, love, or value them:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you hugged your child today?",
          "They hugged each other when they met at the station.",
          "hug someone/something tightly Emily hugged her teddy bear tightly to her chest.",
          "hug your knees She sat on the floor hugging her knees (= with her knees bent up against her chest and her arms around them).",
          "hug something to someone Whenever I travel in the city I make sure I hug my handbag tightly to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay very close to something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The road hugs the coast for several miles, then turns inland.",
          "This type of car will hug (= not slide on) the road, even in the wettest conditions.",
          "a figure-hugging dress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something that makes you feel better or pleases you private or secret:",
        "examples": [
          "hug something to yourself I hugged the idea to myself all through dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of holding someone or something close to your body with your arms:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone a big hug Come here and give me a big hug.",
          "hugs and kisses We always exchange hugs and kisses when we meet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold someone or something close to your body with your arms, esp. to show affection:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Maria hugged her dog.",
          "[ T ] As the verdict of not guilty was announced, he leaped up and hugged his lawyer.",
          "[ T ] fig. Some fish hug (= stay close to) the bottom of the lake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hula": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a traditional dance from Hawaii, performed by dancers wearing grass skirts",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hulk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the body of an old ship, car, or very large piece of equipment that is broken and no longer used:",
        "examples": [
          "Here and there the rusted hulk of an abandoned car dots the landscape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, heavy, awkward person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Henry's a real hulk of a man.",
          "The Incredible Hulk is a character in a comic who turns from a scientist into a two-metre tall monster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the body of an old ship, car, or large piece of equipment, which is broken and no longer used:",
        "examples": [
          "The rusted hulk of an abandoned car sat at the side of the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, heavy person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a huge hulk of a man, about six and a half feet tall."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hull": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the body or frame of a ship, most of which goes under the water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the covering or the stem and leaves from some fruits, vegetables, and seeds:",
        "examples": [
          "We sat in the garden hulling strawberries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a city in northeast England whose full name is Kingston upon Hull :",
        "examples": [
          "They would travel to Hamburg, then by boat to Hull .",
          "We lived in Hull for 17 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the body or frame of a ship, most of which lies under the water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer covering of a seed or fruit, such as the shell of a nut",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hullabaloo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a loud noise made by people who are angry or annoyed; a lot of angry comments made in public about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "make a hullabaloo There's a crowd of angry demonstrators making a real hullabaloo outside the Houses of Parliament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "public disapproval or complaints:",
        "examples": [
          "The minister resigned after all the hullabaloo over his affair with an actress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud noise made by people, often because they are angry, or a situation in which many people are angry or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "They finally stopped production of the play because of all the hullabaloo it caused."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hulls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the body or frame of a ship, most of which goes under the water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the covering or the stem and leaves from some fruits, vegetables, and seeds:",
        "examples": [
          "We sat in the garden hulling strawberries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a city in northeast England whose full name is Kingston upon Hull :",
        "examples": [
          "They would travel to Hamburg, then by boat to Hull .",
          "We lived in Hull for 17 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the body or frame of a ship, most of which lies under the water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer covering of a seed or fruit, such as the shell of a nut",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a continuous low sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The computers were humming in the background.",
          "What's that strange humming sound?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing without opening your mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "She hummed to herself as she walked to school.",
          "I've forgotten how that song goes - could you hum it for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be busy and full of activity, excitement, sounds, or voices:",
        "examples": [
          "The bar was really humming last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smell very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Your feet really hum!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous low noise:",
        "examples": [
          "hum of Our house is on a main road, so we can hear the constant hum of traffic.",
          "There's an annoying hum on this computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a continuous, low sound, or to sing a tune with closed lips:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Debbie always hums to herself when she listens to music.",
          "[ T ] I’ve forgotten how that tune goes – could you hum it for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. If something is humming, it is very busy and full of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Factories that make paper products are humming at 97% of capacity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous, low sound:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the constant hum of traffic outside the window."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "human": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "being, relating to, or belonging to a person or to people as opposed to animals:",
        "examples": [
          "human body The human body is composed of about 60 percent water.",
          "human remains They found some remains which were thought to be human.",
          "human suffering Victory in the war was achieved at the cost of great human suffering.",
          "fit for human consumption The inspector declared the meat fit for human consumption (= in good enough condition for people to eat)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the qualities, faults, and feelings that people have, as opposed to gods, animals, or machines:",
        "examples": [
          "only human Of course I make mistakes, I'm only human.",
          "When he laughs it makes him seem more human.",
          "It's very human to have regrets about the past."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person:",
        "examples": [
          "The greatest damage being done to our planet today is that being done by humans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or typical of people:",
        "examples": [
          "the human body",
          "Of course I make mistakes, I’m only human (= not perfect).",
          "The accident was due to human error (= a person’s mistake)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to people:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the problems were caused by human error, poor communication and staffing issues.",
          "The new regulations would improve labour conditions and protect human welfare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Industrial waste can pose a serious threat to humans and the environment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing kindness, care, and sympathy towards others, especially those who are suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "The humane way of dealing with a suffering animal (= the way that causes the least pain) is to kill it quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing kindness, care, and sympathy toward others, esp. those who are suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt it was more humane to kill the injured animal quickly than to let it suffer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humanely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is humane (= showing kindness, care, and sympathy):",
        "examples": [
          "I don't support the death penalty, but if people are to be executed, it should be done humanely.",
          "The authorities wanted a guarantee that the prisoners would be treated humanely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humanitarian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a person who is) involved in or connected with improving people's lives and reducing suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "The prisoner has been released for humanitarian reasons.",
          "humanitarian aid The United Nations is sending humanitarian aid (= food and supplies to help people) to the areas worst affected by the conflict.",
          "The well-known humanitarian, Joseph Rowntree, was concerned with the welfare of his employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involved in or connected with improving people’s lives and reducing suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "humanitarian aid in the form of food supplies"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humanities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the study of subjects such as literature, language, history, and philosophy:",
        "examples": [
          "I've always been more interested in the humanities than the sciences.",
          "She studied humanities at Yale.",
          "Nobody can be considered fully educated if they don't have a strong grounding in the humanities.",
          "The curriculum brings together aspects of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.",
          "These humanities courses require students to analyze complex texts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "literature, language, history, philosophy, and other subjects that are not a science, or the study of these subjects",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "humanity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "people in general:",
        "examples": [
          "The massacre was a crime against humanity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "understanding and kindness towards other people:",
        "examples": [
          "show/display humanity If only he would show/display a little humanity for once."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being human:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a sense of common humanity that unites people of all nations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of subjects such as literature, language, history, and philosophy:",
        "examples": [
          "I've always been more interested in the humanities than the sciences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all people in the world as a whole, or the qualities characteristic of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The former general was put on trial for crimes against humanity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "understanding and kindness toward other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He showed his humanity by giving generously to charities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humankind": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "all people, considered as a group",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the whole of the human race, including both men and women",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "humanly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be done by people:",
        "examples": [
          "Rescuers are doing everything that is humanly possible to free the trapped people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "within the ability of human beings:",
        "examples": [
          "They did everything humanly possible to help her (= They did everything they could)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humanoid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine or creature with the appearance and qualities of a human",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a machine or creature) with the appearance and qualities of a human:",
        "examples": [
          "He had built the machine to appear humanoid.",
          "They are developing humanoid robots."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "being, relating to, or belonging to a person or to people as opposed to animals:",
        "examples": [
          "human body The human body is composed of about 60 percent water.",
          "human remains They found some remains which were thought to be human.",
          "human suffering Victory in the war was achieved at the cost of great human suffering.",
          "fit for human consumption The inspector declared the meat fit for human consumption (= in good enough condition for people to eat)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the qualities, faults, and feelings that people have, as opposed to gods, animals, or machines:",
        "examples": [
          "only human Of course I make mistakes, I'm only human.",
          "When he laughs it makes him seem more human.",
          "It's very human to have regrets about the past."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person:",
        "examples": [
          "The greatest damage being done to our planet today is that being done by humans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or typical of people:",
        "examples": [
          "the human body",
          "Of course I make mistakes, I’m only human (= not perfect).",
          "The accident was due to human error (= a person’s mistake)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to people:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the problems were caused by human error, poor communication and staffing issues.",
          "The new regulations would improve labour conditions and protect human welfare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Industrial waste can pose a serious threat to humans and the environment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not proud or not believing that you are important:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very humble about his success.",
          "humble apologies formal Please accept our humble apologies for the error."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "poor or of a low social rank:",
        "examples": [
          "Even when she became rich and famous, she never forgot her humble background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ordinary; not special or very important:",
        "examples": [
          "At that time she was just a humble mechanic.",
          "humble abode humorous Welcome to our humble abode (= our home)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone understand that they are not as important or special as they thought:",
        "examples": [
          "He was humbled by the child's generosity.",
          "The world champion was humbled (= unexpectedly defeated) by an unknown outsider in last night's race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to consider yourself as having no special importance that makes you better than others; not proud:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a humble man and he’s not comfortable talking about his own achievements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "low in rank or position; poor:",
        "examples": [
          "She rose from humble origins to become one of the best-known political writers in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone understand that they are not as important or special as they thought they were:",
        "examples": [
          "Seeing the courage and skill of the disabled athletes was a humbling experience."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humbled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone understand that they are not as important or special as they thought:",
        "examples": [
          "He was humbled by the child's generosity.",
          "The world champion was humbled (= unexpectedly defeated) by an unknown outsider in last night's race."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humbling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing someone to understand that they are not as important or special as they thought:",
        "examples": [
          "humbling experience It's a humbling experience to see people being so positive about life when they have so little.",
          "I find his heroism humbling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humbly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows that you do not think you are important:",
        "examples": [
          "He very humbly ascribes his success to his wife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a simple way:",
        "examples": [
          "They live humbly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows you do not consider yourself as better than others:",
        "examples": [
          "I humbly ask your pardon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humbug": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dishonest talk, writing, or behaviour that is intended to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "the usual political humbug",
          "I know humbug when I see it.",
          "Her arguments are impeccable and she has absolutely no tolerance for humbug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard sweet, usually with a mint taste and strips of two different colours on the outside:",
        "examples": [
          "mint humbugs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who says they have particular moral beliefs but behaves in way that shows these are not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "You're all a bunch of humbugs, the lot of you!",
          "He was a humbug: a former leftist who veered to the extreme right when his own interests were threatened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said in a critical way to someone who is complaining about something that should be enjoyable, especially Christmas. The expression was used by the character Ebenezer Scrooge in the story \"A Christmas Carol\" by Charles Dickens:",
        "examples": [
          "It's easy to say \"bah humbug\" over the early appearance of Christmas decorations in the shops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trick or deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "First he humbugs them, and then they pay to hear him tell how he did it!",
          "They believe we are being humbugged by journalists who should be providing us with reliable information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make someone give you something, especially money, by asking for it many times:",
        "examples": [
          "humbug someone for something She told her brother she had lost her job to stop him humbugging her for cash.",
          "They don't like the fact that beggars are humbugging on the streets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humdinger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that is noticeable because it is a very good example of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "Annabel's party was a real humdinger.",
          "humdinger of My brother and sister had a humdinger of a row last night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humdrum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having no excitement, interest, or new and different events:",
        "examples": [
          "humdrum life/existence We lead such a humdrum life/existence.",
          "Most of the work is fairly humdrum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking excitement and interest; ordinary:",
        "examples": [
          "We lead such a humdrum life/existence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of air and weather conditions) containing extremely small drops of water in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "New York is very hot and humid in the summer.",
          "a hot and humid climate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of air and weather) containing extremely small drops of water in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "New York is very hot and humid in the summer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humidity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being humid:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't like the humidity of this climate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measurement of how much water there is in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "The temperature is almost 80 degrees, and the humidity 35%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measure of how wet the air is:",
        "examples": [
          "Tomorrow will be hot, with high humidity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humiliate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel ashamed or lose respect for himself or herself:",
        "examples": [
          "How could you humiliate me by questioning my judgment in front of everyone like that?",
          "England were humiliated (= completely defeated) in last night's match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make you feel ashamed or lose respect for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "They called him an old fool in public just to humiliate him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humiliated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone is humiliated, they have been made to feel ashamed or stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never felt so humiliated in my life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humiliating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel ashamed or stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "Losing my job was the most humiliating thing that ever happened to me.",
          "humiliating defeat The government suffered a humiliating defeat in yesterday's debate.",
          "humiliating to He found it humiliating to have to ask for money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humiliation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being ashamed or losing respect for yourself, or an occasion when you have this feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "humiliation of After the humiliation of last week's defeat, the Mets were back on form.",
          "Imagine the humiliation of having to apologize.",
          "I felt a deep humiliation and wanted the ground to swallow me up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of not being proud because you are aware of your bad qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn't have the humility to admit when he's wrong.",
          "They might be very rich, but it wouldn't hurt them to show a little humility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling or attitude that you have no special importance that makes you better than others; lack of pride:",
        "examples": [
          "Grandma was a religious woman of deep humility."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hummer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of four-wheel drive vehicle that is very wide and strong",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hummers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of four-wheel drive vehicle that is very wide and strong",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "humming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "present participle of hum",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hummingbird": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small, brightly coloured bird with a long, thin beak, whose wings move very fast and make a humming noise",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small, brightly colored bird with a long beak that it uses to drink nectar (= sweet liquid) from flowers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hummus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft, smooth food made from crushed chickpeas, oil, and lemon juice",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "humongous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very large:",
        "examples": [
          "We had our picture taken in New Mexico before a humongous cactus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to be amused by something seen, heard, or thought about, sometimes causing you to smile or laugh, or the quality in something that causes such amusement:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a wonderful sense of humor.",
          "Fortunately, she saw the humor in the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to someone’s wishes in order to help improve that person’s mood or to avoid upsetting him or her:",
        "examples": [
          "Phil seems a bit cranky today, so just humor him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "humoring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to be amused by something seen, heard, or thought about, sometimes causing you to smile or laugh, or the quality in something that causes such amusement:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a wonderful sense of humor.",
          "Fortunately, she saw the humor in the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to someone’s wishes in order to help improve that person’s mood or to avoid upsetting him or her:",
        "examples": [
          "Phil seems a bit cranky today, so just humor him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humorless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having no humor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to see humor in things when most others do:",
        "examples": [
          "His father was a humorless, embittered man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humorous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "funny, or making you laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "Her latest book is a humorous look at teenage life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to find things funny, the way in which people see that some things are funny, or the quality of being funny:",
        "examples": [
          "sense of humour He's got a great sense of humour (= he is very able to see things as funny).",
          "schoolboy humour I must say I find his schoolboy (= childish) humour rather tiresome."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of your feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "in a good humour You seem in a very good humour today.",
          "in a bad humour She was in a bad humour and gave him short answers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do what someone wants so that they do not become annoyed or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "I applied for the job just to humour my parents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hump": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, round raised area or part:",
        "examples": [
          "The car hit a hump in the road and swerved.",
          "speed hump UK Local residents are asking for speed humps (= raised areas across the road which make people drive slowly) to be installed in their street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round raised part on a person's or animal's back:",
        "examples": [
          "Some types of camel have two humps and others have one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carry or lift something heavy with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "My back really aches after humping those heavy boxes around all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word meaning to have sex (with someone)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, round, raised lump or part:",
        "examples": [
          "The car swerved when it hit a hump in the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hump is also a round, raised part on a person’s or animal’s back:",
        "examples": [
          "a camel’s hump"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carry or lift something heavy with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "My back really aches after humping those heavy boxes around all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word meaning to have sex (with someone)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "humping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carry or lift something heavy with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "My back really aches after humping those heavy boxes around all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word meaning to have sex (with someone)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hums": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a continuous low sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The computers were humming in the background.",
          "What's that strange humming sound?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing without opening your mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "She hummed to herself as she walked to school.",
          "I've forgotten how that song goes - could you hum it for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be busy and full of activity, excitement, sounds, or voices:",
        "examples": [
          "The bar was really humming last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smell very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Your feet really hum!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous low noise:",
        "examples": [
          "hum of Our house is on a main road, so we can hear the constant hum of traffic.",
          "There's an annoying hum on this computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a continuous, low sound, or to sing a tune with closed lips:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Debbie always hums to herself when she listens to music.",
          "[ T ] I’ve forgotten how that tune goes – could you hum it for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. If something is humming, it is very busy and full of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Factories that make paper products are humming at 97% of capacity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous, low sound:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the constant hum of traffic outside the window."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "humvee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a large, strong military vehicle used for travelling over rough ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "humvees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a large, strong military vehicle used for travelling over rough ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hun": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short form of honey: a way of speaking to someone you like or love, or someone who you want to be friendly to:",
        "examples": [
          "You OK, hun?",
          "Good luck, hun, and have a good day!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of people from Asia who attacked Europe in the 4th and 5th centuries",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hunan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a style of cooking from the Hunan region of China, known for its spicy food:",
        "examples": [
          "Hunan chicken, a stir-fry with peppers, broccoli, and a spicy sauce, is my favourite meal.",
          "I tried the Hunan style beef, which had a smoky and very spicy flavour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hunch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an idea that is based on feeling and for which there is no proof:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] I had a hunch that you'd be here.",
          "act on/follow a hunch Sometimes you have to be prepared to act on/follow a hunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lean forward with your shoulders raised or to bend your back and shoulders into a rounded shape:",
        "examples": [
          "We hunched round the fire to keep warm.",
          "Stand up straight and don't hunch your back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea that is based on feeling and for which there is no proof:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] I had a hunch that you’d be here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lean forward with your shoulders raised or to bend your back and shoulders into a rounded shape:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We gathered in a circle and hunched over the fire to get warm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hunchback": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a back with a large, round lump (= raised area) on it, either because of illness or old age, or the lump itself",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a back with a large, round lump on it and therefore looks bent over even when standing upright",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hunched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "leaning forward with your shoulders raised, or bending your back and shoulders into a rounded shape:",
        "examples": [
          "hunched over Sitting hunched over a computer all day can cause problems.",
          "He stood with his shoulders hunched and his head down."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hunches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an idea that is based on feeling and for which there is no proof:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] I had a hunch that you'd be here.",
          "act on/follow a hunch Sometimes you have to be prepared to act on/follow a hunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lean forward with your shoulders raised or to bend your back and shoulders into a rounded shape:",
        "examples": [
          "We hunched round the fire to keep warm.",
          "Stand up straight and don't hunch your back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea that is based on feeling and for which there is no proof:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] I had a hunch that you’d be here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lean forward with your shoulders raised or to bend your back and shoulders into a rounded shape:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We gathered in a circle and hunched over the fire to get warm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hundred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 100:",
        "examples": [
          "We've driven a/one hundred miles in the last two hours.",
          "\"How many children are there in the school?\" \"About three hundred.\"",
          "hundreds of That dress costs hundreds of dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number:",
        "examples": [
          "There were hundreds of people at the pool today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "numbers between 100 and 1,000:",
        "examples": [
          "He expects the total amount to be in the low hundreds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the years of a particular century:",
        "examples": [
          "The house was built in the sixteen hundreds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say the time using the 24-hour system, especially used in the military:",
        "examples": [
          "Breakfast is at seven hundred hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "100:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve driven a/one hundred miles in the last two hours.",
          "This area of the coast is home to hundreds of bird species."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A/one hundred percent means completely:",
        "examples": [
          "I agree with you a hundred percent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hundreds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "numbers between 100 and 1,000:",
        "examples": [
          "He expects the total amount to be in the low hundreds.",
          "She doesn't know exactly how many great-grandchildren she has, but it's in the hundreds.",
          "Prices start at around 60 dollars and go up to the high hundreds.",
          "The number of suspects arrested is now in the hundreds.",
          "The number of women who have taken part in the scheme numbers in the hundreds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hundredth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "100th written as a word:",
        "examples": [
          "He is now ranked one hundredth in world tennis.",
          "1991 was the two hundredth anniversary of Mozart's death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a hundred equal parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "hundredth of She has knocked one/a hundredth of a second off the world record."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the position of) the number 100 in a series; 100th:",
        "examples": [
          "She reached her hundredth birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hundredth is one of a hundred equal parts of something.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hung": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having an equal or nearly equal number of members with opposing opinions, so that no decisions can be made:",
        "examples": [
          "hung parliament The general election in Britain was expected to result in a hung parliament.",
          "hung jury The trial ended in a hung jury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of hang",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hungarian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Hungary, its people, or its language:",
        "examples": [
          "Hungarian goulash"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Hungary",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Hungary",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hungary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in central Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hunger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling you have when you need to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "satisfy your hunger I can't believe that that enormous meal wasn't enough to satisfy your hunger.",
          "faint from/with hunger By about nine o'clock she started to feel faint from/with hunger.",
          "hunger pangs I often suffer from hunger pangs (= strong feelings of needing something to eat) in the middle of the afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which the body does not have enough food:",
        "examples": [
          "die of hunger All over the world, people die of hunger every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong wish or desire:",
        "examples": [
          "hunger for Despite some difficult times, he never lost his hunger for adventure/knowledge/success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the uncomfortable or painful feeling in your stomach caused by the need for or lack of food:",
        "examples": [
          "Mother Teresa devoted her life to fighting hunger in the poorest parts of the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong wish or desire:",
        "examples": [
          "a hunger for adventure/power"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She had always hungered for a starring role in a musical."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hungered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling you have when you need to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "satisfy your hunger I can't believe that that enormous meal wasn't enough to satisfy your hunger.",
          "faint from/with hunger By about nine o'clock she started to feel faint from/with hunger.",
          "hunger pangs I often suffer from hunger pangs (= strong feelings of needing something to eat) in the middle of the afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which the body does not have enough food:",
        "examples": [
          "die of hunger All over the world, people die of hunger every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong wish or desire:",
        "examples": [
          "hunger for Despite some difficult times, he never lost his hunger for adventure/knowledge/success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the uncomfortable or painful feeling in your stomach caused by the need for or lack of food:",
        "examples": [
          "Mother Teresa devoted her life to fighting hunger in the poorest parts of the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong wish or desire:",
        "examples": [
          "a hunger for adventure/power"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She had always hungered for a starring role in a musical."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hungers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling you have when you need to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "satisfy your hunger I can't believe that that enormous meal wasn't enough to satisfy your hunger.",
          "faint from/with hunger By about nine o'clock she started to feel faint from/with hunger.",
          "hunger pangs I often suffer from hunger pangs (= strong feelings of needing something to eat) in the middle of the afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which the body does not have enough food:",
        "examples": [
          "die of hunger All over the world, people die of hunger every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong wish or desire:",
        "examples": [
          "hunger for Despite some difficult times, he never lost his hunger for adventure/knowledge/success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the uncomfortable or painful feeling in your stomach caused by the need for or lack of food:",
        "examples": [
          "Mother Teresa devoted her life to fighting hunger in the poorest parts of the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong wish or desire:",
        "examples": [
          "a hunger for adventure/power"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She had always hungered for a starring role in a musical."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hungrier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wanting or needing food:",
        "examples": [
          "feel/be hungry By four o'clock I felt/was really hungry.",
          "The children are always hungry when they get home from school.",
          "There are too many hungry people (= people without enough to eat) in the world.",
          "go hungry She often goes hungry herself (= does not eat) so that her children can have enough to eat.",
          "hungry work Digging the garden is hungry work (= makes you feel hunger)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong wish or desire for something:",
        "examples": [
          "hungry for She was so hungry for success that she'd do anything to achieve it.",
          "Journalists were hungry for details."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong wish or desire for the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "power-hungry politicians"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling the need to eat because there has been a period of time when you have not eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "The children are always hungry when they get home from school.",
          "They were poor and often went to bed hungry (= did not get enough to eat at night)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong desire; eager:",
        "examples": [
          "Kim is so hungry for success that she’ll do anything to achieve it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a great need or wish for the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "capital-/cash-/money-hungry",
          "energy-/power-hungry The energy-hungry transportation sector was weak .",
          "Many of its investors had been expecting the acquisition-hungry bank to move overseas for its next big deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a great need or wish for something:",
        "examples": [
          "hungry for sth Analysts said investors were hungry for any information that could point the market in a direction.",
          "We need to attract fresh talent and show the world that we are hungry for success."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hungry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wanting or needing food:",
        "examples": [
          "feel/be hungry By four o'clock I felt/was really hungry.",
          "The children are always hungry when they get home from school.",
          "There are too many hungry people (= people without enough to eat) in the world.",
          "go hungry She often goes hungry herself (= does not eat) so that her children can have enough to eat.",
          "hungry work Digging the garden is hungry work (= makes you feel hunger)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong wish or desire for something:",
        "examples": [
          "hungry for She was so hungry for success that she'd do anything to achieve it.",
          "Journalists were hungry for details."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong wish or desire for the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "power-hungry politicians"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling the need to eat because there has been a period of time when you have not eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "The children are always hungry when they get home from school.",
          "They were poor and often went to bed hungry (= did not get enough to eat at night)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong desire; eager:",
        "examples": [
          "Kim is so hungry for success that she’ll do anything to achieve it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a great need or wish for the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "capital-/cash-/money-hungry",
          "energy-/power-hungry The energy-hungry transportation sector was weak .",
          "Many of its investors had been expecting the acquisition-hungry bank to move overseas for its next big deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a great need or wish for something:",
        "examples": [
          "hungry for sth Analysts said investors were hungry for any information that could point the market in a direction.",
          "We need to attract fresh talent and show the world that we are hungry for success."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hunk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, thick piece, especially of food:",
        "examples": [
          "a hunk of bread/cheese/meat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall, strong, attractive man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, thick piece, esp. of food:",
        "examples": [
          "a hunk of bread/cheese/meat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, strong man, esp. one who is attractive",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hunker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to sit down on your heels:",
        "examples": [
          "We hunkered down around the campfire, toasting marshmallows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make yourself comfortable in a place or situation, or to prepare to stay in a place or position for a long time, usually in order to achieve something or for protection:",
        "examples": [
          "The press have hunkered down for the night outside the palace, waiting for news of the royal birth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sit with your knees bent in front of you so that your buttocks are almost resting on your heels:",
        "examples": [
          "We hunkered down near the campfire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To hunker down is also to be prepared to stay in a particular place or situation for as long as necessary, esp. for protection or to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "We hunkered down in the cellar while the storm raged outside.",
          "Members of Congress were hunkered down for weeks of debate on the health-care issue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "huns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short form of honey: a way of speaking to someone you like or love, or someone who you want to be friendly to:",
        "examples": [
          "You OK, hun?",
          "Good luck, hun, and have a good day!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of people from Asia who attacked Europe in the 4th and 5th centuries",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hunt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to chase and try to catch and kill an animal or bird for food, sport, or profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Some animals hunt at night.",
          "hunt for When lion cubs are young, the mother stays with them while the father hunts for food.",
          "Jack and Charlie like to hunt/go hunting (= chase and kill animals for sport) at weekends.",
          "Cats like to hunt mice and birds.",
          "be hunted for Elephants used to be hunted for the ivory from their tusks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Britain, to chase and kill animals, especially foxes, using dogs and riding on horses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to find something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I've hunted all over the place, but I can't find that book.",
          "hunt for They are still hunting for the missing child.",
          "hunt high and low I've hunted high and low (= looked everywhere) for my gloves.",
          "Police are hunting the terrorists who planted the bomb.",
          "hunt something out I'll try and hunt out (= find) those old photographs for you.",
          "house-hunting They have spent months house-hunting (= looking for a house).",
          "job-hunting He's currently job-hunting (= trying to find a job) after being laid off from his previous role"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a search for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "After a long hunt we finally found a house we liked.",
          "hunt for The hunt for the injured climber continued throughout the night.",
          "on the hunt for Police are on the hunt (= searching) for the kidnappers.",
          "the hunt is on The hunt is on (= the search has started) for the Mayor's successor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of people chasing wild animals in order to kill them:",
        "examples": [
          "go on a hunt As the story begins, three young men are preparing to go on a fox/deer hunt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, a group of people who meet regularly in order to chase and kill animals, especially foxes:",
        "examples": [
          "They are members of the local hunt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to chase or search for a wild animal or bird with the intention of killing or catching it for food, sport, or profit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He hunts every weekend.",
          "[ T ] Cats like to hunt mice and birds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I’ve hunted everywhere for the missing keys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chase or search for a wild animal or bird with the intention of killing or catching it:",
        "examples": [
          "a deer hunt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a search for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The hunt for the injured climber continued through the night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hunted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "looking frightened and worried:",
        "examples": [
          "hunted look Carla always has such a hunted look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hunted animal or person is being chased by someone.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hunter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or an animal that hunts animals for food or for sport:",
        "examples": [
          "Animals in the cat family are hunters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of horse, especially one used in hunting animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who hunts the stated animal:",
        "examples": [
          "a fox-hunter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is trying to find or get the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a job-hunter",
          "a house-hunter",
          "bargain-hunters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hunters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or an animal that hunts animals for food or for sport:",
        "examples": [
          "Animals in the cat family are hunters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of horse, especially one used in hunting animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who hunts the stated animal:",
        "examples": [
          "a fox-hunter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is trying to find or get the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a job-hunter",
          "a house-hunter",
          "bargain-hunters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hunting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "chasing and killing an animal or bird for food, sport, or profit:",
        "examples": [
          "deer hunting",
          "a hunting dog/rifle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Britain, the chasing and killing of animals, especially foxes, for sport, using dogs and riding horses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or sport of chasing or searching for wild animals or birds with the intention of killing or catching them:",
        "examples": [
          "My father and I both enjoy hunting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of searching for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They spend their weekends house hunting.",
          "Career counselors offer job-hunting strategies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hunts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to chase and try to catch and kill an animal or bird for food, sport, or profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Some animals hunt at night.",
          "hunt for When lion cubs are young, the mother stays with them while the father hunts for food.",
          "Jack and Charlie like to hunt/go hunting (= chase and kill animals for sport) at weekends.",
          "Cats like to hunt mice and birds.",
          "be hunted for Elephants used to be hunted for the ivory from their tusks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Britain, to chase and kill animals, especially foxes, using dogs and riding on horses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to find something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I've hunted all over the place, but I can't find that book.",
          "hunt for They are still hunting for the missing child.",
          "hunt high and low I've hunted high and low (= looked everywhere) for my gloves.",
          "Police are hunting the terrorists who planted the bomb.",
          "hunt something out I'll try and hunt out (= find) those old photographs for you.",
          "house-hunting They have spent months house-hunting (= looking for a house).",
          "job-hunting He's currently job-hunting (= trying to find a job) after being laid off from his previous role"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a search for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "After a long hunt we finally found a house we liked.",
          "hunt for The hunt for the injured climber continued throughout the night.",
          "on the hunt for Police are on the hunt (= searching) for the kidnappers.",
          "the hunt is on The hunt is on (= the search has started) for the Mayor's successor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of people chasing wild animals in order to kill them:",
        "examples": [
          "go on a hunt As the story begins, three young men are preparing to go on a fox/deer hunt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, a group of people who meet regularly in order to chase and kill animals, especially foxes:",
        "examples": [
          "They are members of the local hunt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to chase or search for a wild animal or bird with the intention of killing or catching it for food, sport, or profit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He hunts every weekend.",
          "[ T ] Cats like to hunt mice and birds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I’ve hunted everywhere for the missing keys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chase or search for a wild animal or bird with the intention of killing or catching it:",
        "examples": [
          "a deer hunt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a search for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The hunt for the injured climber continued through the night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "huntsman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who hunts animals with a gun or other weapons",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Britain, someone who uses dogs and rides a horse to hunt animals, especially foxes, for sport",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hurdle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a frame or fence for jumping over in a race:",
        "examples": [
          "He fell at the last hurdle.",
          "clear a hurdle She cleared (= jumped over) all the hurdles easily and raced to the finishing line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a race in which people or horses jump over hurdles:",
        "examples": [
          "the 400-metre hurdles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem that you have to deal with before you can make progress:",
        "examples": [
          "overcome a hurdle Getting a work permit was the first hurdle to overcome.",
          "The cost of this exercise is proving to be a major hurdle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run in a race in which there are hurdles to be jumped over, or to jump over something while running:",
        "examples": [
          "He hurdled the gate and scrambled up the hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a frame for jumping over in a race",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hurdle is also a difficulty to be dealt with:",
        "examples": [
          "There are a lot of hurdles to overcome before the contract can be signed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump over a frame or fence:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The boys hurdled the fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem that you must solve or deal with before you can make progress:",
        "examples": [
          "face/overcome a hurdle The first hurdle she faced entering the job market was one of confidence.",
          "a hurdle to sth Lack of preparation and lack of financing have been the biggest hurdles to the project's success."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hurdles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a race in which people or horses jump over hurdles:",
        "examples": [
          "the 400-metre hurdles",
          "He broke the state record of 13.85 seconds in the 110 metre hurdles.",
          "He raced to victory in the 110 metre hurdles",
          "She is set to compete in the women's 80m hurdles.",
          "Success in the hurdles is very much down to technique."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hurl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to throw something with a lot of force, usually in an angry or violent way:",
        "examples": [
          "hurl something across something In a fit of temper he hurled the book across the room.",
          "hurl something at someone Youths hurled stones at the soldiers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shout insults or rude language at someone angrily:",
        "examples": [
          "I wasn't going to stand there while he hurled abuse at me!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stick with a wide, flat oval end, used in the sport of hurling (= an Irish team game similar to hockey):",
        "examples": [
          "He flicked the ball up with his hurl and hit it goalwards.",
          "He has accumulated a large collection of hurls, including some fine older ones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "The volcano hurled hundreds of tons of rock, ash, and dust into the air.",
          "He hurled (= shouted) insults at his boss."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hurled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something with a lot of force, usually in an angry or violent way:",
        "examples": [
          "hurl something across something In a fit of temper he hurled the book across the room.",
          "hurl something at someone Youths hurled stones at the soldiers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shout insults or rude language at someone angrily:",
        "examples": [
          "I wasn't going to stand there while he hurled abuse at me!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hurrah": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to express excitement, pleasure, or approval:",
        "examples": [
          "Hurrah for the whole team!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hurricane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a violent wind that has a circular movement, especially in the West Atlantic Ocean:",
        "examples": [
          "be hit by a hurricane The state of Florida was hit by a hurricane that did serious damage.",
          "Hurricane force (= very strong) winds are expected tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a violent storm with strong circular winds of at least 72 miles (or 118 kilometers) per hour, esp. in the western Atlantic Ocean",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hurricanes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a violent wind that has a circular movement, especially in the West Atlantic Ocean:",
        "examples": [
          "be hit by a hurricane The state of Florida was hit by a hurricane that did serious damage.",
          "Hurricane force (= very strong) winds are expected tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a violent storm with strong circular winds of at least 72 miles (or 118 kilometers) per hour, esp. in the western Atlantic Ocean",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hurried": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "done very or too quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "We left early, after a hurried breakfast.",
          "I'm sorry this is such a hurried note."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "We left early, after a hurried breakfast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hurry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move or do things more quickly than normal or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Hurry or you'll be late.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She hurried to answer the phone.",
          "be hurried into I refuse to be hurried into a decision (= to be forced to make a decision too quickly).",
          "hurry back After spending her lunch hour shopping, she hurried back (= returned quickly) to work.",
          "I hate to hurry you, but I have to leave in a few minutes.",
          "UK Don't hurry your food (= don't eat it too quickly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the need to move or do things more quickly than normal:",
        "examples": [
          "in a hurry We left in such a hurry that we forgot our tickets.",
          "in any/no hurry \"Can you wait a few minutes?\" \"Yes, I'm not in any hurry/I'm in no hurry (= I can wait).\"",
          "in a hurry to Are you in a hurry (= wanting) to leave?",
          "What's (all) the hurry (for)/Why (all) the hurry? (= Why are you acting or moving so quickly?)",
          "(great) hurry \"I'll let you have this back next week.\" \"That's all right, there's no (great) hurry/there isn't any (great) hurry (= no need to do it quickly).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or act quickly, or to cause someone to move or act quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We have to hurry if we’re going to make it there in time.",
          "[ T ] I hurried the kids through their breakfasts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the need to move or act more quickly than normal:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve got plenty of time – what’s the hurry (= Why hurry)?",
          "He’s in a hurry to get to a meeting (= wants to get there quickly).",
          "I’m in no hurry for the book (= I do not need it back quickly)– keep it as long as you want."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hurrying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or do things more quickly than normal or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Hurry or you'll be late.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She hurried to answer the phone.",
          "be hurried into I refuse to be hurried into a decision (= to be forced to make a decision too quickly).",
          "hurry back After spending her lunch hour shopping, she hurried back (= returned quickly) to work.",
          "I hate to hurry you, but I have to leave in a few minutes.",
          "UK Don't hurry your food (= don't eat it too quickly)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hurtful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing emotional pain:",
        "examples": [
          "That was a very hurtful remark!",
          "How can you be so hurtful?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing emotional pain:",
        "examples": [
          "a hurtful remark"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hurting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to feel pain in a part of your body, or to injure someone or cause them pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Tell me where it hurts.",
          "My head hurts.",
          "She says that her ear hurts her.",
          "Emma hurt her back when she fell off her horse.",
          "seriously/badly hurt Several people were seriously/badly hurt in the explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause emotional pain to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She criticized my writing quite severely and that hurt.",
          "He was badly hurt by the end of his marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause harm or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of businesses are being hurt by the current high interest rates.",
          "seriously hurt These allegations have seriously hurt her reputation.",
          "never hurt Hard work never hurt anyone (= does no one any harm).",
          "informal One more drink won't hurt (= won't cause any harm)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "injured or in pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Let me help you up. Are you hurt?",
          "get hurt Put that knife away before someone gets hurt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "upset or unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "I feel very hurt by what you said.",
          "\"That was very unkind,\" he said in a hurt voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emotional pain:",
        "examples": [
          "The hurt after a relationship breaks up can be awful.",
          "deep hurt Her brave smile concealed a deep hurt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel pain, or to cause pain or injury to yourself or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Tell me where it hurts.",
          "[ I ] My leg hurts.",
          "[ T ] Stop! You’re hurting me!",
          "[ T ] Emilio hurt his back when he fell off a ladder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To hurt also means to cause harm or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A lot of businesses are being hurt by high interest rates.",
          "[ T ] His lack of experience may hurt his chances of getting the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To hurt someone can also mean to make someone upset or unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling pain or being upset:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw you fall – are you hurt?",
          "Naomi was hurt by your criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emotional pain:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a hurt that he has tried all his life to heal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hurtling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very fast, especially in a way that seems dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "The truck came hurtling towards us.",
          "The explosion sent pieces of metal and glass hurtling through the air."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hurts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to feel pain in a part of your body, or to injure someone or cause them pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Tell me where it hurts.",
          "My head hurts.",
          "She says that her ear hurts her.",
          "Emma hurt her back when she fell off her horse.",
          "seriously/badly hurt Several people were seriously/badly hurt in the explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause emotional pain to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She criticized my writing quite severely and that hurt.",
          "He was badly hurt by the end of his marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause harm or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of businesses are being hurt by the current high interest rates.",
          "seriously hurt These allegations have seriously hurt her reputation.",
          "never hurt Hard work never hurt anyone (= does no one any harm).",
          "informal One more drink won't hurt (= won't cause any harm)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "injured or in pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Let me help you up. Are you hurt?",
          "get hurt Put that knife away before someone gets hurt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "upset or unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "I feel very hurt by what you said.",
          "\"That was very unkind,\" he said in a hurt voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emotional pain:",
        "examples": [
          "The hurt after a relationship breaks up can be awful.",
          "deep hurt Her brave smile concealed a deep hurt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel pain, or to cause pain or injury to yourself or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Tell me where it hurts.",
          "[ I ] My leg hurts.",
          "[ T ] Stop! You’re hurting me!",
          "[ T ] Emilio hurt his back when he fell off a ladder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To hurt also means to cause harm or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A lot of businesses are being hurt by high interest rates.",
          "[ T ] His lack of experience may hurt his chances of getting the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To hurt someone can also mean to make someone upset or unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling pain or being upset:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw you fall – are you hurt?",
          "Naomi was hurt by your criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emotional pain:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a hurt that he has tried all his life to heal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "husband": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the man that you are married to:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never met Fiona's husband."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something carefully so that you do not use all of it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the man to whom a woman is married; a married man",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "husbands": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the man that you are married to:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never met Fiona's husband."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something carefully so that you do not use all of it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the man to whom a woman is married; a married man",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hush": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, calm silence:",
        "examples": [
          "deathly hush There was a deathly hush after she made the announcement.",
          "hush falls A hush fell over the room.",
          "mainly UK informal Let's have some hush, please! (= Be quiet, please!)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone to be quiet:",
        "examples": [
          "Hush! You'll wake the baby!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quiet or silence, esp. after noise:",
        "examples": [
          "A hush fell over the crowd."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hushed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "quiet:",
        "examples": [
          "She stood up to address a hushed courtroom.",
          "hushed tones People still speak in hushed tones (= very quietly) of the murders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quiet, or talking quietly:",
        "examples": [
          "hushed tones/voices"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "husk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the dry outer covering of some seeds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the dry, outer covering of some fruits and seeds:",
        "examples": [
          "corn husks"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "husky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A voice that is husky is low and rough, often in an attractive way, or because of illness:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got a nice husky voice - very sexy.",
          "You sound husky - do you have a cold?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A husky man or boy is big and strong.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large dog with long thick fur, used for pulling sledges over the snow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a person’s voice) low and sounding slightly damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "The singer had a husky voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of boys or men) big and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "Rennett was a husky, broad-shouldered kid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of dog that is strong and furry and is used for pulling sleds in cold regions of the world",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hussies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a woman or girl who is thought to have a lot of sexual partners :",
        "examples": [
          "brazen/shameless hussy \"You asked him out? Oh, you brazen/shameless hussy, you!\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hussy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a woman or girl who is thought to have a lot of sexual partners :",
        "examples": [
          "brazen/shameless hussy \"You asked him out? Oh, you brazen/shameless hussy, you!\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hustle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone move quickly by pushing or pulling them along:",
        "examples": [
          "After giving his speech, Johnson was hustled out of the hall by bodyguards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade someone, especially to buy something, often illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "to hustle for business/customers",
          "They made a living hustling stolen goods on the streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energetic action:",
        "examples": [
          "The team showed a lot of determination and hustle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "noise and activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I love the hustle and bustle of the marketplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dishonest way of making money:",
        "examples": [
          "Advertising turns every achievement into a hustle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act quickly and with energy:",
        "examples": [
          "If we really hustle, we can finish the job by lunchtime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push or force someone along:",
        "examples": [
          "The demonstrators were hustled out of the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forcefully encourage someone to buy something, or to cheat someone:",
        "examples": [
          "On weekends they hustle tourists on the waterfront."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dishonest way of making money:",
        "examples": [
          "Advertising turns every achievement into a hustle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energetic action:",
        "examples": [
          "The team showed a lot of determination and hustle.",
          "They love the hustle and bustle of the city (= its energy and excitement)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hustled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone move quickly by pushing or pulling them along:",
        "examples": [
          "After giving his speech, Johnson was hustled out of the hall by bodyguards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade someone, especially to buy something, often illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "to hustle for business/customers",
          "They made a living hustling stolen goods on the streets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hustler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to deceive people into giving them money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a prostitute (= person who has sex for money)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to get something, usually money, by deceiving others",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hustlers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to deceive people into giving them money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a prostitute (= person who has sex for money)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to get something, usually money, by deceiving others",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hustling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone move quickly by pushing or pulling them along:",
        "examples": [
          "After giving his speech, Johnson was hustled out of the hall by bodyguards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade someone, especially to buy something, often illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "to hustle for business/customers",
          "They made a living hustling stolen goods on the streets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, simple building, usually consisting of one room:",
        "examples": [
          "a mountain hut",
          "a row of beach huts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in American football as a signal to start playing:",
        "examples": [
          "It could be that \"hike\" evolved into \"hut\" because of football's love of military terminology.",
          "On \"hut\", the wide receiver broke for the end zone to receive the pass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, simple house or shelter:",
        "examples": [
          "a thatched hut"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hutch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a box made of wood with a wire front where small animals such as rabbits are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "I fed the rabbit a carrot through the wire netting of its hutch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture with open or glass-covered shelves and sometimes one or more cupboards, for storing and showing things like plates and glasses:",
        "examples": [
          "She purchased a hutch in which to display the dishes.",
          "china hutch Dishes stand on display in a dining room china hutch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cage or box to keep small animals in",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cabinet with doors or drawers on the bottom and usually open shelves on the top",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hybrid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant or animal that has been produced from two different types of plant or animal, especially to get better characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "The garden strawberry is a large-fruited hybrid.",
          "hybrid of The animal looks like a hybrid of a zebra and a horse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is a mixture of two very different things:",
        "examples": [
          "hybrid of His work is an interesting hybrid of popular and classical music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with an engine that uses both petrol and another type of energy, usually electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "Most car manufacturers now offer hybrids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bicycle that has a mixture of features of different specialized bicycles, so that it works well in a range of conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "You can rent hybrids, racers, or mountain bikes.",
          "A hybrid bike is a good choice for commuting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "combining two different things:",
        "examples": [
          "hybrid mix His choreography is described as \"a hybrid mix of mime and circus tricks\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a plant or animal that has been produced from two different types of plant or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Researchers began developing hybrid agricultural crops to maximize productivity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a vehicle with an engine that uses both petrol and another type of energy, usually electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "hybrid car A hybrid car could save you hundreds of pounds at the petrol pump.",
          "hybrid vehicle The law will allow hybrid vehicles to use carpool lanes on motorways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a way of working that involves sometimes being physically present and sometimes working at a distance using the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Hybrid teaching combines traditional in-class teaching with online teaching.",
          "A hybrid parliament was introduced, with a few MPs present but most contributing to debates remotely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant or animal that has been produced from two different types of plant or animal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hybrid is also anything that is a mixture of two or more things:",
        "examples": [
          "The architecture is a hybrid of classical and modern styles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hybrid vehicle is one that is able to operate using either of two fuels:",
        "examples": [
          "US automakers are wrestling with how much to invest in hybrid gas-electric cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is a combination of two different things, so it has qualities relating to both of them:",
        "examples": [
          "a hybrid car/vehicle/engine",
          "Under the hybrid plan, the employee contributes payments to his retirement fund along with the government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hybrids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant or animal that has been produced from two different types of plant or animal, especially to get better characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "The garden strawberry is a large-fruited hybrid.",
          "hybrid of The animal looks like a hybrid of a zebra and a horse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is a mixture of two very different things:",
        "examples": [
          "hybrid of His work is an interesting hybrid of popular and classical music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with an engine that uses both petrol and another type of energy, usually electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "Most car manufacturers now offer hybrids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bicycle that has a mixture of features of different specialized bicycles, so that it works well in a range of conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "You can rent hybrids, racers, or mountain bikes.",
          "A hybrid bike is a good choice for commuting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "combining two different things:",
        "examples": [
          "hybrid mix His choreography is described as \"a hybrid mix of mime and circus tricks\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a plant or animal that has been produced from two different types of plant or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Researchers began developing hybrid agricultural crops to maximize productivity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a vehicle with an engine that uses both petrol and another type of energy, usually electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "hybrid car A hybrid car could save you hundreds of pounds at the petrol pump.",
          "hybrid vehicle The law will allow hybrid vehicles to use carpool lanes on motorways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a way of working that involves sometimes being physically present and sometimes working at a distance using the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Hybrid teaching combines traditional in-class teaching with online teaching.",
          "A hybrid parliament was introduced, with a few MPs present but most contributing to debates remotely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant or animal that has been produced from two different types of plant or animal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hybrid is also anything that is a mixture of two or more things:",
        "examples": [
          "The architecture is a hybrid of classical and modern styles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A hybrid vehicle is one that is able to operate using either of two fuels:",
        "examples": [
          "US automakers are wrestling with how much to invest in hybrid gas-electric cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is a combination of two different things, so it has qualities relating to both of them:",
        "examples": [
          "a hybrid car/vehicle/engine",
          "Under the hybrid plan, the employee contributes payments to his retirement fund along with the government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hydra": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in ancient Greek stories, a creature with many heads that grew again when cut off",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult problem that keeps returning",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hydrangeas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bush on which there are round groups of pink, white, or blue flowers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hydrant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vertical pipe, usually at the side of the road, that is connected to the main water system of a town and can supply water, especially for dealing with fires:",
        "examples": [
          "a fire hydrant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofFIRE HYDRANT",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hydrate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make your body absorb water or other liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "oils that help hydrate your skin",
          "Make sure you hydrate (= drink something) before you exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical that contains water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide someone or something with water or liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Drink lots of water and keep your body hydrated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to chemically combine a substance or substances with water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance produced by chemically combining substances with water",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hydrated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having absorbed enough water or other liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Be sure to stay hydrated during the race by drinking plenty of fluids.",
          "Hydrated skin looks younger and smoother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hydration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of making your body absorb water or other liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Hydration is very important for athletes.",
          "hair care products for conditioning and hydration"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hydraulic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "operated by or involving the pressure of water or some other liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "a hydraulic lift/platform/pump"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a device) operated by water pressure or by pressure from another liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane’s hydraulic systems can withstand incredibly high temperatures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hydraulic machine or tool operates by using power from the pressure of water or another liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "They manufacture hydraulic pumps, valves, and motors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hydraulics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system of using water to produce power:",
        "examples": [
          "The hydraulics failed and the digger stopped."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hydrogen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is the lightest gas, has no colour, taste, or smell, and combines with oxygen to form water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lightest gas, one of the chemical elements, and having no color, taste, or smell",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hyena": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wild animal from Africa and Asia that looks like a dog, hunts in groups, and makes a sound similar to a human laugh",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a laughing sound",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hyenas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wild animal from Africa and Asia that looks like a dog, hunts in groups, and makes a sound similar to a human laugh",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a laughing sound",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hygiene": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which people keep themselves or their environment clean, especially to prevent disease:",
        "examples": [
          "Poor standards of hygiene mean that the disease spreads fast.",
          "health and hygiene regulations",
          "dental/personal hygiene"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the practice or principles of keeping yourself and your environment clean in order to maintain health and prevent disease:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn’t care much about personal hygiene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "care and attention that is given to keeping yourself and your environment clean, especially to prevent disease:",
        "examples": [
          "good/poor/proper hygiene Hospital staff blamed the spread of infections on poor hygiene.",
          "personal/public/worker hygiene Among the problems cited were inadequate hand-washing facilities and poor worker hygiene."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hygienist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who works with a dentist and cleans people's teeth to keep them healthy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hymn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a song of praise that Christians sing to God:",
        "examples": [
          "a hymn book"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a song of praise, esp. to God",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hymnals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book containing hymns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book of hymns",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hymns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a song of praise that Christians sing to God:",
        "examples": [
          "a hymn book"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a song of praise, esp. to God",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hype": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something is advertised and discussed in newspapers, on television, etc. a lot in order to attract everyone's interest:",
        "examples": [
          "media hype",
          "hype around/surrounding There's been a lot of hype around/surrounding his latest film.",
          "I've been put off reading the book by all the hype."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeatedly advertise and discuss something in newspapers, on television, etc. in order to attract everyone's interest:",
        "examples": [
          "be hyped as It's being hyped as the musical event of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information that makes something seem very important or exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "The big-name, big-money New York art world is full of hype."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something seem more exciting or important than it is:",
        "examples": [
          "No sports event is more hyped than the Super Bowl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "advertising, news reports, and public praise for a new product or service, which is used to make people excited about buying or trying it:",
        "examples": [
          "marketing/advertising/media hype",
          "hype around/surrounding/about sth After the e-commerce explosion and the hype around the business-to-consumer model came the business-to-business model."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advertise or praise something a lot in newspapers, on television, online, etc. in order to make people excited about it and want to buy or try it:",
        "examples": [
          "Over-enthusiastic followers hyped this company to the moon and now sales are failing to match those heady expectations.",
          "Europe was hyped up as the place to invest last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hyped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeatedly advertise and discuss something in newspapers, on television, etc. in order to attract everyone's interest:",
        "examples": [
          "be hyped as It's being hyped as the musical event of the year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hyperactive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is hyperactive has more energy than is normal, gets excited easily, and cannot stay still or think about work:",
        "examples": [
          "Hyperactive children often have poor concentration and require very little sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of children) extremely or unusually active:",
        "examples": [
          "She wanted to keep her hyperactive son busy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hypertension": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical condition in which your blood pressure is extremely high",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusually high blood pressure",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hyperventilates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to breathe too quickly and so cause too much oxygen to enter the blood:",
        "examples": [
          "She went into shock, shaking and hyperventilating.",
          "We had to call the doctor because she was crying and hyperventilating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become too excited:",
        "examples": [
          "The children are hyperventilating with excitement.",
          "I would never hyperventilate over the thought of meeting a celebrity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe too quickly, causing too much oxygen to enter the blood",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hyperventilating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe too quickly and so cause too much oxygen to enter the blood:",
        "examples": [
          "She went into shock, shaking and hyperventilating.",
          "We had to call the doctor because she was crying and hyperventilating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become too excited:",
        "examples": [
          "The children are hyperventilating with excitement.",
          "I would never hyperventilate over the thought of meeting a celebrity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hyphenate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use a hyphen to join two words or two parts of a word",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has two or more different jobs, especially in the entertainment industry:",
        "examples": [
          "Of course, MTV didn't invent the singer-actor hyphenate.",
          "These writers also took credit as producers, which made them hyphenates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hypnosis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mental state like sleep, in which a person's thoughts can be easily influenced by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "under hypnosis Under deep hypnosis she remembered the traumatic events of that night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificially produced state of mind similar to sleep in which a person can be influenced to say or do things",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hypnotic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "caused by hypnosis:",
        "examples": [
          "hypnotic trance She went into a hypnotic trance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel as if you want to sleep or are in a trance (= a state of not being completely conscious or in control of yourself):",
        "examples": [
          "The beat of the music was strangely hypnotic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or causing hypnosis:",
        "examples": [
          "a hypnotic trance",
          "the hypnotic rhythm of the waves"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hypnotism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting someone into a mental state like sleep, in which their thoughts can be easily influenced by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people try hypnotism to cure themselves of addictions.",
          "If you have never seen stage hypnotism, the process can be fascinating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of causing hypnosis",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hypnotize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in a state of hypnosis:",
        "examples": [
          "She agreed to be hypnotized to try to remember what had happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep your attention so strongly that you feel unable to move or look away:",
        "examples": [
          "I was hypnotized by his steely grey eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce hypnosis in someone, or to completely influence someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The crowd sits hypnotized by Harper’s trumpet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hypnotized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in a state of hypnosis:",
        "examples": [
          "She agreed to be hypnotized to try to remember what had happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep your attention so strongly that you feel unable to move or look away:",
        "examples": [
          "I was hypnotized by his steely grey eyes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hypnotizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in a state of hypnosis:",
        "examples": [
          "She agreed to be hypnotized to try to remember what had happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep your attention so strongly that you feel unable to move or look away:",
        "examples": [
          "I was hypnotized by his steely grey eyes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hypocrisy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone pretends to believe something that they do not really believe, or that is the opposite of what they do or say at another time:",
        "examples": [
          "There's one rule for her and another rule for everyone else and it's sheer hypocrisy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pretending to be what you are not, or pretending to believe something that you do not:",
        "examples": [
          "Critics are accusing him of hypocrisy and deceit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hypocrite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who says they have particular moral beliefs but behaves in way that shows these are not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a hypocrite - he's always lecturing other people on the environment but he drives around in a huge car."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hypocrites": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who says they have particular moral beliefs but behaves in way that shows these are not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a hypocrite - he's always lecturing other people on the environment but he drives around in a huge car."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hypocritical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "saying that you have particular moral beliefs but behaving in a way that shows these are not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "Their accusations of corruption are hypocritical - they have been just as corrupt themselves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hypotenuse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the longest side of any triangle that has one angle of 90°",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the longest side of a triangle that has one angle of 90°",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hypothermia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious medical condition in which a person's body temperature falls below the usual level as a result of being in severe cold for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "In this current cold spell, many old people are dying needlessly of hypothermia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dangerous condition in which a person’s body temperature is unusually low",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hypotheses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hypothesis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proved:",
        "examples": [
          "Several hypotheses for global warming have been suggested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proven:",
        "examples": [
          "Several hypotheses for global warming have been suggested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea or explanation for something that may be true but has not yet been completely proved:",
        "examples": [
          "hypothesis that Evidence supports their hypothesis that a long-term relationship built on trust and obligation between a buyer and a sub-contractor leads to prompt delivery and better cooperation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hypothetical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "imagined or suggested but not necessarily real or true:",
        "examples": [
          "a hypothetical example/situation",
          "This is all very hypothetical but supposing Jackie got the job, how would that affect you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or based on a hypothesis:",
        "examples": [
          "He dismissed the questions as purely hypothetical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "imagined or suggested, but perhaps not true or really happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Total return will be based on a hypothetical $1,000 investment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hypothetically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is imagined or suggested but not necessarily real or true:",
        "examples": [
          "Any electronic voting system is hypothetically hackable.",
          "Hypothetically speaking, caffeine does affect circulation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hypoxia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which there is not enough oxygen available to the blood and body tissues:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors are learning more about the threat that affects every airline passenger: hypoxia, the term for too little oxygen.",
          "After major surgery hypoxia can occur for up to for 3 days, particularly at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which there is not enougth oxygen in a place or environment:",
        "examples": [
          "His team studied fish in an estuary suffering hypoxia.",
          "Hypoxia is an oxygen deficiency in water that threatens the survival of many species."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hysterectomy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical operation to remove part or all of a woman's womb",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical operation to remove part or all of a woman’s uterus",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "hysteria": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extreme fear, excitement, anger, etc. that cannot be controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "One woman, close to hysteria, grabbed my arm.",
          "Tabloid hysteria about the murders has increased public fears.",
          "mass hysteria"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excitement or emotion that is uncontrollable:",
        "examples": [
          "One woman, close to hysteria, grabbed my arm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hysterical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to control your feelings or behaviour because you are extremely frightened, angry, excited, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Calm down, you're getting hysterical.",
          "The police were accused of hysterical over-reaction.",
          "hysterical laughter (= uncontrolled laughter)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely funny:",
        "examples": [
          "His last film was hysterical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to control your emotions or behavior because you are very frightened, excited, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Calm down, you’re getting hysterical.",
          "She broke into hysterical laughter (= laughter that is uncontrollable).",
          "infml That joke was hysterical (= extremely amusing)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hysterically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without being able to control your feelings or behaviour because you are extremely frightened, angry, excited, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She started laughing/crying hysterically.",
          "He had become hysterically volatile, laughing one moment and crying the next."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely funny:",
        "examples": [
          "He's one of the most hysterically funny people I've ever met."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "hysterics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "uncontrolled behaviour or crying, usually caused by extreme fear or sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "in hysterics Convinced the plane was about to crash, many people were sobbing and in hysterics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "uncontrolled laughter:",
        "examples": [
          "in hysterics He was hilarious - he had us all in hysterics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of uncontrollable excitement or emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "I told her she couldn’t have it and she went into hysterics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Iowa: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ibuprofen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug used to reduce pain and swelling",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to form adjectives:",
        "examples": [
          "scenic",
          "economic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "icbm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for intercontinental ballistic missile: a flying bomb that can travel a long distance",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "water that has frozen and become solid, or pieces of this:",
        "examples": [
          "The pond was covered in ice all winter.",
          "Would you like ice in your juice?",
          "He slipped on a patch of ice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ice cream, especially one bought in a shop:",
        "examples": [
          "The shop sign said \"Drinks, Cakes, Ices!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "jewellery, especially diamonds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a cake with icing (= a food made mainly with sugar):",
        "examples": [
          "I've made her a chocolate cake - now I just need to ice it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to murder someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the kicker on an American football team wait longer before kicking in an attempt to make it harder for them to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "The defence called a timeout in order to ice the kicker before the field goal attempt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, to hit the puck (= a small, hard rubber disc that is used instead of a ball) from your own team's half of the rink (= playing area) to the other end without it being touched, in a way that is against the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "ice the puck Pitkanen ices the puck, driving it in before the red line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Immigration and Customs Enforcement: the US government department that is responsible for making sure that laws on who is allowed to enter, stay in, and work in the US and what is allowed to be brought across US borders are obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The senator urged ICE not to deport the woman, who has four young children.",
          "In a raid by ICE agents on a clothing manufacturer, more than 100 workers were arrested on immigration-related offences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for In Case of Emergency: used as a name for a number stored on a person's mobile phone that other people should call if the person is seriously ill or injured:",
        "examples": [
          "The idea of ICE took off after the 7 July 2005 London bombings.",
          "Some handsets provide access to a list of ICE contacts directly from the \"locked\" screen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "water that has frozen solid, or pieces of this:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t slip on the ice.",
          "I’d like a ginger ale with no ice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "frost",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "iceberg": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large mass of ice that floats in the sea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kind of lettuce (= a plant with large, green leaves, usually eaten uncooked) that is very crunchy (= making a loud noise when it is eaten):",
        "examples": [
          "Iceberg lettuce has become the most popular kind of lettuce, despite having very little taste.",
          "She made a salad of peppers, avocado, and feta cheese, mixed together with iceberg lettuce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large mass of ice that floats in the sea",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "icebergs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large mass of ice that floats in the sea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kind of lettuce (= a plant with large, green leaves, usually eaten uncooked) that is very crunchy (= making a loud noise when it is eaten):",
        "examples": [
          "Iceberg lettuce has become the most popular kind of lettuce, despite having very little taste.",
          "She made a salad of peppers, avocado, and feta cheese, mixed together with iceberg lettuce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large mass of ice that floats in the sea",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "icebox": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "icebreaker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game or joke that makes people who do not know each other feel more relaxed together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong ship that can break a passage through ice",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong ship that can move through ice",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game, joke, or story that makes people who do not know each other feel more comfortable together",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "iced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An iced drink has been made very cold, usually by having ice added to it:",
        "examples": [
          "iced tea",
          "iced water"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very cold, or with ice added:",
        "examples": [
          "iced tea"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "iceland": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an island country in the North Atlantic Ocean",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "icelandic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Iceland, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Iceland",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "icicles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long pointed stick of ice that is formed when drops of water freeze:",
        "examples": [
          "Icicles hung from the roof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pointed stick of ice that hangs down from something",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "icing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet food used to cover or fill cakes, made from sugar and water or sugar and butter:",
        "examples": [
          "chocolate butter icing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, an action in which a player hits the puck (= a small, hard rubber disc that is used instead of a ball) from their own team's end of the rink (= playing area) to the other end without it being touched, in a way that is against the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "In hockey, linesmen break up fights, and call offside and icing infractions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sweet, thick mixture of sugar, liquid, and flavoring that is used to cover cakes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "icky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant, especially to look at:",
        "examples": [
          "an icky shade of green"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant or disgusting:",
        "examples": [
          "Rory thinks peas are icky."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "icon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small picture or symbol on a computer screen that you point to and click on (= press) with a mouse to give the computer an instruction",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very famous person or thing considered as representing a set of beliefs or a way of life:",
        "examples": [
          "She's one of the country's best-loved sporting icons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painting, usually on wood, of Jesus Christ, or of a person considered holy by some Christians, especially in Russia and Greece",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a famous person or thing that represents something of importance:",
        "examples": [
          "The US Capitol building is an American icon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture on a computer screen that represents a program, disk drive, file, or instruction:",
        "examples": [
          "Click on the icon to open the program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painting of Jesus Christ or of a holy person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small picture or symbol on a computer screen that you click on to make the computer do something, for example open a file, start a program, or save a document:",
        "examples": [
          "When you've finished, click the Menu icon and the Exit button."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very famous person or thing that is used by society to represent a set of beliefs or a way of life:",
        "examples": [
          "The American company has become a global superbrand, an icon of capitalism.",
          "a brand/fashion/cultural icon"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "iconic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "iconic status John Lennon gained iconic status following his death.",
          "iconic image The gunfight is the single most iconic image of the Wild West.",
          "The film Casablanca won three Academy Awards, and its characters, dialogue, and music have become iconic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing a relationship between the form of a sign, such as a word or a symbol, and its meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "Iconic gestures mimic the forms of the things they stand for, such as outlining shapes, or moving your hands multiple times to show repetition.",
          "An iconic sign is one whose form resembles its meaning in some way, as opposed to an arbitrary sign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or characteristic of a famous person or thing that represents something of importance:",
        "examples": [
          "Scenes of Parisians dancing in the streets remain iconic images from World War II."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "icons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small picture or symbol on a computer screen that you point to and click on (= press) with a mouse to give the computer an instruction",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very famous person or thing considered as representing a set of beliefs or a way of life:",
        "examples": [
          "She's one of the country's best-loved sporting icons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painting, usually on wood, of Jesus Christ, or of a person considered holy by some Christians, especially in Russia and Greece",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a famous person or thing that represents something of importance:",
        "examples": [
          "The US Capitol building is an American icon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture on a computer screen that represents a program, disk drive, file, or instruction:",
        "examples": [
          "Click on the icon to open the program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painting of Jesus Christ or of a holy person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small picture or symbol on a computer screen that you click on to make the computer do something, for example open a file, start a program, or save a document:",
        "examples": [
          "When you've finished, click the Menu icon and the Exit button."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very famous person or thing that is used by society to represent a set of beliefs or a way of life:",
        "examples": [
          "The American company has become a global superbrand, an icon of capitalism.",
          "a brand/fashion/cultural icon"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "icu": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for intensive care unit: the part of a hospital the provides continuous treatment for patients who are seriously ill, very badly injured, or who have just had an operation:",
        "examples": [
          "ICU beds are a very expensive and limited resource."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "icy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered in ice:",
        "examples": [
          "icy roads",
          "an icy pavement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely cold:",
        "examples": [
          "icy blast She opened the window and I was hit by an icy blast of air.",
          "icy water He fell into the icy waters of the Moscow river.",
          "Her skin was icy to the touch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfriendly and showing no emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "an icy stare"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfriendly and showing dislike:",
        "examples": [
          "an icy stare"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered with ice:",
        "examples": [
          "an icy sidewalk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Icy also means extremely cold, like ice:",
        "examples": [
          "icy winds"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "id": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in psychoanalysis, the deepest part of the unconscious mind that represents the most basic natural human needs and emotions such as hunger, anger, and the wish for pleasure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for identification: any official card or document with your name and photograph or other information on it that you use to prove who you are:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have any ID? A driving licence or cheque card will do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Idaho: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at a person or a body and say who that person is to someone in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "He had to go to the morgue to ID the body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone for identification to prove who or how old they are :",
        "examples": [
          "They IDed me when I tried to buy a beer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any official card or document with your name and other information on it that you use to prove who you are:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] You need two pieces of ID to cash a check."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official card or document with your name and photograph or other information on it, used for proving who you are. '\"ID\" is a short form for \"identity\" or \"identification\":",
        "examples": [
          "For legal immigrants, a primary ID includes a green card, authorization of employment from the Department of Justice or certificate of naturalization.",
          "Voters without ID may cast provisional ballots, but then must appear before their county clerk or board of elections within 10 days.",
          "carry/show/check ID You will need to show your ID before you can be admitted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of numbers, letters, or symbols that is used to represent a piece of data or a process in a computer program:",
        "examples": [
          "The Vendor ID and Device ID registers identify the device, and are commonly called the PCI ID."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially state or prove who someone is, or to ask someone to show you an official card or document proving who they are:",
        "examples": [
          "The defense attorney maintains that the defendant was wrongly ID'd by witnesses.",
          "If you look too young to buy alcohol, you will almost certainly be ID'd."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ida": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "idaho": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the northwest of the US, whose capital city is Boise:",
        "examples": [
          "They met each other in Idaho.",
          "Returning to Idaho was not possible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ideal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "perfect, or the best possible:",
        "examples": [
          "the ideal employer",
          "ideal person for She's the ideal person (= exactly the right type of person) for the job.",
          "ideal for The television also comes in a compact 36 cm screen size, ideal for bedroom or kitchen use.",
          "ideal opportunity It's the ideal opportunity to meet people.",
          "in an ideal world In an ideal world no one would go hungry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a principle or a way of behaving that is of a very high standard:",
        "examples": [
          "democratic ideals",
          "We are committed to the ideal of equality.",
          "They share the same high ideals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a perfect thing or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The ideal would be to have a house in the town and one in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "perfect, or the best possible:",
        "examples": [
          "In an ideal world, no one would go hungry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a principle that sets a high standard for behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "I think most people share the same ideals and basic beliefs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, thing, or situation that is considered to be perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s my ideal of beauty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "idealism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the belief that your ideals can be achieved, often when this does not seem likely to others:",
        "examples": [
          "She never lost her youthful idealism and campaigned for just causes all her life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the belief in philosophy that objects in the world are ideas that only exist in the mind of God or people who see them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "belief in principles:",
        "examples": [
          "He wrote about America’s lost idealism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "idealist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes that very good things can be achieved, often when this does not seem likely to others",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who values principles above practical behavior",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "idealistic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "believing that very good things can be achieved, often when this does not seem likely to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "When I was young and idealistic I believed it was possible to change the world.",
          "She supports a number of idealistic causes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ideally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used when describing the perfect situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Ideally, I'd like to work at home but it's just not practical.",
          "ideally suited She's ideally (= perfectly) suited to the job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ideals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "perfect, or the best possible:",
        "examples": [
          "the ideal employer",
          "ideal person for She's the ideal person (= exactly the right type of person) for the job.",
          "ideal for The television also comes in a compact 36 cm screen size, ideal for bedroom or kitchen use.",
          "ideal opportunity It's the ideal opportunity to meet people.",
          "in an ideal world In an ideal world no one would go hungry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a principle or a way of behaving that is of a very high standard:",
        "examples": [
          "democratic ideals",
          "We are committed to the ideal of equality.",
          "They share the same high ideals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a perfect thing or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The ideal would be to have a house in the town and one in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "perfect, or the best possible:",
        "examples": [
          "In an ideal world, no one would go hungry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a principle that sets a high standard for behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "I think most people share the same ideals and basic beliefs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, thing, or situation that is considered to be perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s my ideal of beauty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ideas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a suggestion or plan for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "have an idea I've had an idea - why don't we go to the coast?",
          "good idea \"Let's go swimming.\" \"That's a good idea!\"",
          "idea for If you have any ideas for what I could buy Jack, let me know.",
          "the idea of That's when I first had the idea of starting (= planned to start) my own business.",
          "I like the idea of living in the countryside but I'm not sure I'd like the reality.",
          "bright idea She's full of bright (= good) ideas.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It was Kate's idea to hire bikes.",
          "it is a good idea to It's a good idea to take some water with you.",
          "it is a bad idea to I think it's often a bad idea to spend money you don't have."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an understanding, thought, or picture in your mind:",
        "examples": [
          "have any idea of Do you have any idea of what he looks like?",
          "give someone an idea of something Can you give me an idea of the cost (= can you tell me approximately how it costs)?",
          "the idea of I don't like the idea of living so far away from my family.",
          "[ + question word ] I haven't the slightest/faintest idea where they've gone.",
          "pretty good idea why I've got a pretty good idea why they left early."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not know something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Where's Serge?\" \"I've no idea.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a belief or opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "idea about We have very different ideas about disciplining children.",
          "[ + that ] Dr Leach puts forward the idea that it is impossible to spoil a child.",
          "I'm not married - where did you get that idea (= what made you believe that)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a purpose or reason for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "idea of The idea of the game is to get rid of all your cards as soon as you can.",
          "whole idea The whole idea (= only purpose) of advertising is to make people buy things.",
          "idea behind The idea behind the lottery is to raise money for good causes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a suggestion, thought, or plan:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Let’s go swimming.\" \"Good idea!\"",
          "She’s full of bright ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "knowledge or understanding about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Can you give me a rough idea of the cost (= tell me approximately how much it will cost)?",
          "[ U ] You have no idea what I just said, do you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a belief about something:",
        "examples": [
          "They have some unusual ideas about parenting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a purpose or reason for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The idea behind the law is to raise money for education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a suggestion or plan for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "idea about sth The CTO should have ideas about where the company needs to be heading in terms of technology.",
          "come up with/have an idea He came up with the idea of promoting the two products together.",
          "new/fresh/innovative ideas",
          "They had great ideas but lacked the business know-how to turn an idea into a successful product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the purpose of, or reason for, doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole idea of budgeting is to control costs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "identical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "exactly the same, or very similar:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got three identical blue suits.",
          "The two rooms were virtually identical.",
          "The interests of both parties may not be identical, but they do overlap considerably.",
          "identical to The tests are identical to those carried out last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exactly the same, or very similar:",
        "examples": [
          "The test is identical to the one you took last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "identifiable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be recognized:",
        "examples": [
          "In her bright yellow coat, she was easily identifiable in the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be named or recognized:",
        "examples": [
          "In her bright yellow coat, she was easily identifiable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "identification": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of recognizing and naming someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the bodies were badly burned, making identification almost impossible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document that shows or proves who you are:",
        "examples": [
          "We were asked to show some identification before the security guards would let us in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to name or recognize someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Identification of the victims of the plane crash still is not complete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Identification is also proof of who someone or something is, usually in the form of documents:",
        "examples": [
          "We were asked to show identification at the airport check-in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official card or document with your name and photograph or other information on it, used for proving who you are:",
        "examples": [
          "provide/show identification To open a new account, the bank will require you to show four pieces of identification.",
          "Please can I see some identification?",
          "identification card/number/papers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of recognizing someone or something, and stating or proving who or what they are:",
        "examples": [
          "A strict legal injunction was issued banning the publication of any material that might lead to the identification of the witnesses.",
          "form/means/proof of identification You will be asked to show your passport as proof of identification."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "identified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what that person or thing is:",
        "examples": [
          "Even the smallest baby can identify its mother by her voice.",
          "The gunman in Wednesday's attack has been identified as Lee Giggs, an unemployed truck driver.",
          "The police officer identified himself (= gave his name or proved who he was) and asked for our help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize a problem, need, fact, etc. and to show that it exists:",
        "examples": [
          "The research will be used to identify training needs.",
          "You need to identify your priorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel and say that you belong to a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "identify as Someone who is assigned male at birth may identify as female.",
          "Voters identifying as Republicans dropped by 2 percent.",
          "Although race is a social construction, it's a big part of how you identify."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "identifies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what that person or thing is:",
        "examples": [
          "Even the smallest baby can identify its mother by her voice.",
          "The gunman in Wednesday's attack has been identified as Lee Giggs, an unemployed truck driver.",
          "The police officer identified himself (= gave his name or proved who he was) and asked for our help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize a problem, need, fact, etc. and to show that it exists:",
        "examples": [
          "The research will be used to identify training needs.",
          "You need to identify your priorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel and say that you belong to a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "identify as Someone who is assigned male at birth may identify as female.",
          "Voters identifying as Republicans dropped by 2 percent.",
          "Although race is a social construction, it's a big part of how you identify."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize or be able to name someone or something, or to prove who or what someone or something is:",
        "examples": [
          "Small babies can identify their mothers.",
          "The police officer refused to identify himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find and be able to describe someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "identify what/which/who To create an effective advertising campaign you must first identify who your target market is.",
          "A good business recovery service should include an initial risk assessment to identify which essential processes are at risk and how the risk can be reduced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or prove who or what someone or something is:",
        "examples": [
          "The document must identify you by name and bear your signature or a readily recognizable photograph of you.",
          "You will be asked to identify yourself at the reception desk when you arrive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "identify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what that person or thing is:",
        "examples": [
          "Even the smallest baby can identify its mother by her voice.",
          "The gunman in Wednesday's attack has been identified as Lee Giggs, an unemployed truck driver.",
          "The police officer identified himself (= gave his name or proved who he was) and asked for our help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize a problem, need, fact, etc. and to show that it exists:",
        "examples": [
          "The research will be used to identify training needs.",
          "You need to identify your priorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel and say that you belong to a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "identify as Someone who is assigned male at birth may identify as female.",
          "Voters identifying as Republicans dropped by 2 percent.",
          "Although race is a social construction, it's a big part of how you identify."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize or be able to name someone or something, or to prove who or what someone or something is:",
        "examples": [
          "Small babies can identify their mothers.",
          "The police officer refused to identify himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find and be able to describe someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "identify what/which/who To create an effective advertising campaign you must first identify who your target market is.",
          "A good business recovery service should include an initial risk assessment to identify which essential processes are at risk and how the risk can be reduced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or prove who or what someone or something is:",
        "examples": [
          "The document must identify you by name and bear your signature or a readily recognizable photograph of you.",
          "You will be asked to identify yourself at the reception desk when you arrive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "identifying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what that person or thing is:",
        "examples": [
          "Even the smallest baby can identify its mother by her voice.",
          "The gunman in Wednesday's attack has been identified as Lee Giggs, an unemployed truck driver.",
          "The police officer identified himself (= gave his name or proved who he was) and asked for our help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize a problem, need, fact, etc. and to show that it exists:",
        "examples": [
          "The research will be used to identify training needs.",
          "You need to identify your priorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel and say that you belong to a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "identify as Someone who is assigned male at birth may identify as female.",
          "Voters identifying as Republicans dropped by 2 percent.",
          "Although race is a social construction, it's a big part of how you identify."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "identities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person's name and other facts about who they are:",
        "examples": [
          "The man's identity was being kept secret while he was helping police with their enquiries.",
          "I cannot reveal the identity of my source.",
          "The informant was given a new identity (= a different name and new official documents) for protection.",
          "mistaken identity The newspaper photo apparently showed him in Rome but it was a case of mistaken identity (= it was the wrong person)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being, or feeling that you are, a particular type of person, organization, etc.; the qualities that make a person, organization, etc. different from others:",
        "examples": [
          "a loss of identity In prison people often suffer from a loss of identity.",
          "a sense of identity I think my job gives me a sense of identity.",
          "It was important for me to carve out an identity separate from my husband's.",
          "cultural/national/ethnic identity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being or feeling the same:",
        "examples": [
          "identity between Here, there is a complete identity between his theology and his practice.",
          "identity with We begin with the image of a boy gazing into a pool and feeling an identity with what he sees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing or proving who someone is:",
        "examples": [
          "You will need to show identity documents.",
          "Anyone can create an account with no identity verification."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "who a person is, or the qualities of a person or group that make them different from others:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] As a journalist she refuses to reveal the identity of her source."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an equation (= mathematical statement) that is true for every value given to a variable (= number that can change)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the reputation, characteristics, etc. of a person or organization that makes the public think about them in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies often spend a fortune on branding in their attempts to communicate their identity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "who a person is, or information that proves who a person is, for example, their name and date of birth:",
        "examples": [
          "When applying for a driver license or identification card, you must provide proof of your identity.",
          "confirm/prove your identity You may be asked to confirm your identity by phone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "identity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person's name and other facts about who they are:",
        "examples": [
          "The man's identity was being kept secret while he was helping police with their enquiries.",
          "I cannot reveal the identity of my source.",
          "The informant was given a new identity (= a different name and new official documents) for protection.",
          "mistaken identity The newspaper photo apparently showed him in Rome but it was a case of mistaken identity (= it was the wrong person)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being, or feeling that you are, a particular type of person, organization, etc.; the qualities that make a person, organization, etc. different from others:",
        "examples": [
          "a loss of identity In prison people often suffer from a loss of identity.",
          "a sense of identity I think my job gives me a sense of identity.",
          "It was important for me to carve out an identity separate from my husband's.",
          "cultural/national/ethnic identity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being or feeling the same:",
        "examples": [
          "identity between Here, there is a complete identity between his theology and his practice.",
          "identity with We begin with the image of a boy gazing into a pool and feeling an identity with what he sees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing or proving who someone is:",
        "examples": [
          "You will need to show identity documents.",
          "Anyone can create an account with no identity verification."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "who a person is, or the qualities of a person or group that make them different from others:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] As a journalist she refuses to reveal the identity of her source."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an equation (= mathematical statement) that is true for every value given to a variable (= number that can change)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the reputation, characteristics, etc. of a person or organization that makes the public think about them in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies often spend a fortune on branding in their attempts to communicate their identity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "who a person is, or information that proves who a person is, for example, their name and date of birth:",
        "examples": [
          "When applying for a driver license or identification card, you must provide proof of your identity.",
          "confirm/prove your identity You may be asked to confirm your identity by phone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ideological": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "based on or relating to a particular set of ideas or beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "ideological differences",
          "There are some fairly profound ideological disagreements within the movement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ideology": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of beliefs or principles, especially one on which a political system, party, or organization is based:",
        "examples": [
          "socialist/capitalist ideology",
          "The people are caught between two opposing ideologies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a theory or set of beliefs, esp. one on which a political system, party, or organization is based",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular set of ideas and beliefs, especially one on which a political system, party, or organization is based:",
        "examples": [
          "The President called for \"better relations with countries whose ideologies and social systems are different from ours\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "idiocy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid action, or stupid behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "the idiocies of war",
          "the idiocy of the whole plan"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "idiot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person or someone who is behaving in a stupid way:",
        "examples": [
          "Some idiot left the tap running in the bathroom and there's water everywhere.",
          "[ as form of address ] You stupid idiot - that's a month's work you've lost!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a foolish person, esp. someone who has done something stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt like an idiot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "idiotic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stupid",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "idiots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person or someone who is behaving in a stupid way:",
        "examples": [
          "Some idiot left the tap running in the bathroom and there's water everywhere.",
          "[ as form of address ] You stupid idiot - that's a month's work you've lost!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a foolish person, esp. someone who has done something stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt like an idiot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "idle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not working or being used:",
        "examples": [
          "stand idle Half these factories now stand idle.",
          "sit idle It's crazy to have £7,000 sitting idle in the bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An idle moment or period of time is one in which there is no work or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have an idle moment, call me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without work:",
        "examples": [
          "Almost half of the workforce are now idle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without any particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "idle chatter/gossip/speculation",
          "an idle glance",
          "This is no idle threat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lazy and not willing to work:",
        "examples": [
          "bone idle He's a very able student, he's just bone idle (= very lazy)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an engine or machine idles, it runs slowly but does not move or do any work:",
        "examples": [
          "He left the engine idling and ran into the shop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not working, not active, or doing nothing:",
        "examples": [
          "idle factories",
          "The machines are standing idle because there are no spare parts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Idle also means not useful or not based on fact:",
        "examples": [
          "idle speculation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an engine idles, it is operating but not doing any work:",
        "examples": [
          "Let the engine idle for a minute before you put the car in gear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not operating or not being used:",
        "examples": [
          "stand/lie/remain idle As more factories in the city stood idle, workers started leaving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe assets that are not earning money or interest, or not earning enough:",
        "examples": [
          "If you've got a few thousand pounds lying idle in a savings account, think about paying off part of your mortgage or credit card debts.",
          "idle cash/capital/funds These idle funds can be invested on the money market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unemployed, or not working on a job:",
        "examples": [
          "More than 22,913 assembly workers remained idle because of continued shortages of imported parts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop using your employees, factory, machines etc., for example because you do not have enough work for them to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Lack of demand forced the automaker to idle two more plants on Monday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "idling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an engine or machine idles, it runs slowly but does not move or do any work:",
        "examples": [
          "He left the engine idling and ran into the shop."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "idly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without any particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just glancing idly through a magazine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "doing nothing:",
        "examples": [
          "She lay idly on the grass.",
          "stand idly by We cannot stand idly by while these people suffer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "idol": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is admired and respected very much:",
        "examples": [
          "a pop/sporting idol",
          "The Hollywood film idols of the 1940s were glamorous figures, adored by millions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture or object that people pray to as part of their religion:",
        "examples": [
          "The ancient people of this area worshipped a huge bronze idol in the shape of an elephant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is loved, admired, or respected a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "Basketball players are his idols."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An idol is also an object or picture that is worshipped as a god.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "idolatry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very great admiration or respect for someone, often too great:",
        "examples": [
          "idolatry of The youngster makes no attempt to conceal his idolatry of his team-mate.",
          "Newton was revered to the point of idolatry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of praying to a picture or object as part of a religion:",
        "examples": [
          "Father Brown considers the notes and flowers left near the statue to be close to idolatry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "idolize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to admire and respect someone very much, often too much:",
        "examples": [
          "She idolized her father."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to love, admire, or respect someone greatly:",
        "examples": [
          "Her young fans idolize her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "idolized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admire and respect someone very much, often too much:",
        "examples": [
          "She idolized her father."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "idolizes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to admire and respect someone very much, often too much:",
        "examples": [
          "She idolized her father."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to love, admire, or respect someone greatly:",
        "examples": [
          "Her young fans idolize her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "idolizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admire and respect someone very much, often too much:",
        "examples": [
          "She idolized her father."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "idols": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is admired and respected very much:",
        "examples": [
          "a pop/sporting idol",
          "The Hollywood film idols of the 1940s were glamorous figures, adored by millions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture or object that people pray to as part of their religion:",
        "examples": [
          "The ancient people of this area worshipped a huge bronze idol in the shape of an elephant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is loved, admired, or respected a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "Basketball players are his idols."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An idol is also an object or picture that is worshipped as a god.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in psychoanalysis, the deepest part of the unconscious mind that represents the most basic natural human needs and emotions such as hunger, anger, and the wish for pleasure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for identification: any official card or document with your name and photograph or other information on it that you use to prove who you are:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have any ID? A driving licence or cheque card will do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Idaho: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at a person or a body and say who that person is to someone in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "He had to go to the morgue to ID the body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone for identification to prove who or how old they are :",
        "examples": [
          "They IDed me when I tried to buy a beer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any official card or document with your name and other information on it that you use to prove who you are:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] You need two pieces of ID to cash a check."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official card or document with your name and photograph or other information on it, used for proving who you are. '\"ID\" is a short form for \"identity\" or \"identification\":",
        "examples": [
          "For legal immigrants, a primary ID includes a green card, authorization of employment from the Department of Justice or certificate of naturalization.",
          "Voters without ID may cast provisional ballots, but then must appear before their county clerk or board of elections within 10 days.",
          "carry/show/check ID You will need to show your ID before you can be admitted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of numbers, letters, or symbols that is used to represent a piece of data or a process in a computer program:",
        "examples": [
          "The Vendor ID and Device ID registers identify the device, and are commonly called the PCI ID."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially state or prove who someone is, or to ask someone to show you an official card or document proving who they are:",
        "examples": [
          "The defense attorney maintains that the defendant was wrongly ID'd by witnesses.",
          "If you look too young to buy alcohol, you will almost certainly be ID'd."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "idyllic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An idyllic place or experience is extremely pleasant, beautiful, or peaceful:",
        "examples": [
          "an idyllic childhood/summer",
          "an idyllic village in the Yorkshire Dales"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used especially in writing before a piece of information that makes the meaning of something clearer or shows its true meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel is closed during low season, i.e. from October to March.",
          "The price must be more realistic, i.e. lower."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for id est (= Latin for \"that is\"):",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel is closed during the off season, i.e., from October to March."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean \"that is\" before you give a more detailed explanation about something that you have just written:",
        "examples": [
          "The issuing house will underwrite the issue (i.e. agree to buy up any unsold shares) for a fee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for improvised explosive device: a type of bomb made and used by people who are not members of an official army, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Their truck was blown up by an IED."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ieds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for improvised explosive device: a type of bomb made and used by people who are not members of an official army, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Their truck was blown up by an IED."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ig": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a protein (= chemical substance) produced by the body that can destroy harmful bacteria in the body. There are five different types: IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, and IgM",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "igloo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a circular house made of blocks of hard snow, especially as built by the Inuit people of northern North America",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a circular house made of blocks of hard snow, esp. one built by the Inuit people of northern North America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ignite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) start burning or explode:",
        "examples": [
          "The fuel spontaneously ignites because of the high temperature and pressure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a dangerous, excited, or angry situation to begin:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposed restrictions have ignited a storm of protest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start burning, or to cause something to start burning:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The forest fire began when a spark from a campfire ignited some dry grass nearby.",
          "[ T ] fig. to ignite a controversy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ignited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) start burning or explode:",
        "examples": [
          "The fuel spontaneously ignites because of the high temperature and pressure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a dangerous, excited, or angry situation to begin:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposed restrictions have ignited a storm of protest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ignites": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) start burning or explode:",
        "examples": [
          "The fuel spontaneously ignites because of the high temperature and pressure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a dangerous, excited, or angry situation to begin:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposed restrictions have ignited a storm of protest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start burning, or to cause something to start burning:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The forest fire began when a spark from a campfire ignited some dry grass nearby.",
          "[ T ] fig. to ignite a controversy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ignition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the electrical system in an engine that causes the fuel to burn or explode in order to start the engine:",
        "examples": [
          "the ignition Switch/Turn the ignition on.",
          "an ignition key"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of something starting to burn",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of starting to burn",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An engine’s ignition is the electrical system that starts the engine.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ignoble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "morally bad and making you feel ashamed:",
        "examples": [
          "an ignoble action/idea"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ignorance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lack of knowledge, understanding, or information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "ignorance about Public ignorance about the disease is still a cause for concern.",
          "in ignorance of Patients, it is claimed, were kept/left in ignorance of what was wrong with them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ignorant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having enough knowledge, understanding, or information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "ignorant about Many teenagers are surprisingly ignorant about current politics.",
          "blissfully ignorant of We remained blissfully ignorant of the troubles that lay ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not polite or showing respect:",
        "examples": [
          "Ignorant lout!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no knowledge or awareness of something or of things in general:",
        "examples": [
          "We were very young, ignorant, unskilled men."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ignore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally not listen or give attention to:",
        "examples": [
          "She can be really irritating but I try to ignore her.",
          "Safety regulations are being ignored by company managers in the drive to increase profits.",
          "How can the government ignore the wishes of the majority?",
          "I smiled at her but she just ignored me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give no attention to something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They ignored our warnings.",
          "The mayor ignored the hecklers and went on with her speech."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ignored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally not listen or give attention to:",
        "examples": [
          "She can be really irritating but I try to ignore her.",
          "Safety regulations are being ignored by company managers in the drive to increase profits.",
          "How can the government ignore the wishes of the majority?",
          "I smiled at her but she just ignored me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ignores": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally not listen or give attention to:",
        "examples": [
          "She can be really irritating but I try to ignore her.",
          "Safety regulations are being ignored by company managers in the drive to increase profits.",
          "How can the government ignore the wishes of the majority?",
          "I smiled at her but she just ignored me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give no attention to something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They ignored our warnings.",
          "The mayor ignored the hecklers and went on with her speech."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ignoring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally not listen or give attention to:",
        "examples": [
          "She can be really irritating but I try to ignore her.",
          "Safety regulations are being ignored by company managers in the drive to increase profits.",
          "How can the government ignore the wishes of the majority?",
          "I smiled at her but she just ignored me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "iguana": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large greyish-green lizard of tropical America",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, gray-and-green lizard (= animal)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ii": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for manufacturing resource planning: a method of organizing a manufacturing process in which a computer examines data relating to the equipment and materials necessary for this process as well as data relating to finance and employees",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "il": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Illinois: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not feeling well, or suffering from a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "feel ill I felt ill so I went home.",
          "ill with He's been ill with meningitis.",
          "fall/be taken ill Sophia fell ill/was taken ill (= became ill) while on holiday.",
          "critically ill He is critically (= very badly) ill in hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad:",
        "examples": [
          "ill health",
          "Did you experience any ill effects from the treatment?",
          "ill feeling There was no ill feeling between them.",
          "ill omen The solar eclipse was considered an ill omen (= a sign something bad would happen)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good; impressive:",
        "examples": [
          "That beat is so ill.",
          "He was doing ill tricks on his skateboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "badly:",
        "examples": [
          "He treated her very ill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say unkind things about someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I realize one shouldn't speak ill of the dead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a sign of bad things in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "This weather bodes ill for the garden party tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you can ill afford to do something, it will cause problems for you if you do it:",
        "examples": [
          "We can ill afford to lose another member of staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "harm:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish her no ill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "There seems to be no cure for the country's economic/social ills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is bad or not suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "ill-prepared",
          "an ill-judged remark"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a disease or feeling as if your body or mind has been harmed by not being able to work as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt ill, so I went home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you experience any ill effects from the treatment?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "badly, with great difficulty, or certainly not:",
        "examples": [
          "They could ill afford to lose all that money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "We thought we could solve all the community's ills and we have failed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "illegal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not allowed by law:",
        "examples": [
          "a campaign to stop the illegal sale of cigarettes to children under 16",
          "Prostitution is illegal in some countries.",
          "it is illegal to It is illegal to drive a car that is not registered and insured.",
          "illegal drug Cocaine, LSD, and heroin are all illegal drugs.",
          "illegal substance They both tested positive for illegal substances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not allowed by the rules of a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "There were two illegal passes in the first 13 minutes of the game, and several more followed.",
          "The team received two warnings for illegal play.",
          "His tackle was illegal, and his sending-off changed the course of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for someone who lives or works in another country when they do not have the legal right to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "He said ID cards would make it easier to deport illegals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "against the law:",
        "examples": [
          "Fireworks are illegal in many places."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An illegal immigrant/alien is a person who has entered a country without government permission.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not allowed by law:",
        "examples": [
          "According to state law, smoking is illegal in all public buildings.",
          "illegal (for sb) to do sth It is illegal for a company to force an employee into early retirement.",
          "make sth illegal The new law will make it illegal to record phone conversations without consent.",
          "illegal sales/profits/trades"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a character (= letter, number, or symbol) that you cannot use in a particular place on a computer, because it may create problems:",
        "examples": [
          "The colon is the only illegal character for file and folder names."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "illegally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "They entered the country illegally.",
          "an illegally parked car"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "illegitimate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "born of parents not married to each other",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not legal or fair:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebels regard the official parliament as illegitimate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "born of parents not married to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "an illegitimate child"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Illegitimate can also mean not legal:",
        "examples": [
          "an illegitimate ruler"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "illicit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "illegal or disapproved of by society:",
        "examples": [
          "illicit drugs such as cocaine and cannabis",
          "the illicit trade in stolen vehicles",
          "an illicit love affair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "illegal or socially disapproved of:",
        "examples": [
          "illicit trade",
          "illicit activities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not allowed by law, or disapproved of by society:",
        "examples": [
          "illicit activities such as money laundering and counterfeiting",
          "illicit sale/profit/trade"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "illinois": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the central US, whose capital city is Springfield and whose largest city is Chicago :",
        "examples": [
          "We started working with the University of Illinois five years ago.",
          "They were married in Illinois."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "illiterate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to read and write:",
        "examples": [
          "A surprising percentage of the population is illiterate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "knowing little or nothing about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "computer illiterate",
          "financially/technologically illiterate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is illiterate",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not knowing how to read and write",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to read and write:",
        "examples": [
          "More than half of the country's population of 8m are illiterate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "knowing little or nothing about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "to be computer illiterate",
          "economically/financially/technologically illiterate"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "illness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disease of the body or mind:",
        "examples": [
          "He died at home after a long illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being ill:",
        "examples": [
          "She had five days off work due to illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which the body or mind is harmed because an organ or part is unable to work as it usually does; a disease or sickness:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] mental illness",
          "[ C ] He died at home after a long illness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "illnesses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disease of the body or mind:",
        "examples": [
          "He died at home after a long illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being ill:",
        "examples": [
          "She had five days off work due to illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which the body or mind is harmed because an organ or part is unable to work as it usually does; a disease or sickness:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] mental illness",
          "[ C ] He died at home after a long illness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "illogical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not reasonable, wise, or practical, usually because directed by the emotions rather than by careful thought:",
        "examples": [
          "It is an illogical statement, because if one part is true, then the other must be false."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not reasonable, wise, or practical:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an illogical decision, but I was in love."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "illuminate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to light something and make it brighter:",
        "examples": [
          "The streets were illuminated with strings of coloured lights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to explain and show more clearly something that is difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "an article which illuminates the issues at stake"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put light in or on something:",
        "examples": [
          "The buildings were illuminated at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you illuminate a subject, you explain it:",
        "examples": [
          "This article illuminates the basic principles of economics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "illuminated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An illuminated text is decorated with added colour, gold paint, and small pictures, as was often done in the Middle Ages (= between about AD 1000 and AD 1500):",
        "examples": [
          "an illuminated manuscript"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "illuminating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "giving you new information about a subject or making it easier to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "The book is full of illuminating detail on the causes of the war.",
          "a most illuminating discussion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving you new information about a subject or making it easier to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "She tells the story in illuminating detail."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "illumination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "light:",
        "examples": [
          "The only illumination was from a skylight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coloured decorative lights outside that make a town look bright and exciting at night:",
        "examples": [
          "the Blackpool illuminations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "light:",
        "examples": [
          "The only illumination was from a skylight in the roof."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "illusion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an idea or belief that is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "have no illusion about He had no illusions about his talents as a singer.",
          "under no illusion I'm under no illusions (= I understand the truth) about the man I married.",
          "be labouring under the illusion My boss is labouring under the illusion that (= wrongly believes that) the project will be completed on time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not really what it seems to be:",
        "examples": [
          "create the illusion of A large mirror in a room can create the illusion of space.",
          "The impression of calm in the office is just an illusion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea or belief that is not true, or something that is not what it seems to be:",
        "examples": [
          "We have no illusions about how difficult the job will be.",
          "[ + that clause ] I was under the illusion that trains ran frequently on weekends (= I wrongly believed this).",
          "They managed to create the illusion of space in a tiny apartment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "illusions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an idea or belief that is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "have no illusion about He had no illusions about his talents as a singer.",
          "under no illusion I'm under no illusions (= I understand the truth) about the man I married.",
          "be labouring under the illusion My boss is labouring under the illusion that (= wrongly believes that) the project will be completed on time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not really what it seems to be:",
        "examples": [
          "create the illusion of A large mirror in a room can create the illusion of space.",
          "The impression of calm in the office is just an illusion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea or belief that is not true, or something that is not what it seems to be:",
        "examples": [
          "We have no illusions about how difficult the job will be.",
          "[ + that clause ] I was under the illusion that trains ran frequently on weekends (= I wrongly believed this).",
          "They managed to create the illusion of space in a tiny apartment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "illusory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not real and based on illusion:",
        "examples": [
          "Their hopes of a peaceful solution turned out to be illusory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "illustrate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to draw pictures for a book, magazine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a beautifully illustrated book/old manuscript"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show the meaning or truth of something more clearly, especially by giving examples:",
        "examples": [
          "illustrate something with something The lecturer illustrated his point with a diagram on the blackboard.",
          "This latest conflict further illustrates the weakness of the UN.",
          "[ + question word ] The exhibition will illustrate how life evolved from water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add pictures to something, such as a book:",
        "examples": [
          "She writes children’s books and also illustrates them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To illustrate is also to show the meaning or truth of something more clearly by giving examples:",
        "examples": [
          "To illustrate her point, she told a story about how her family felt when they moved here."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "illustrated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw pictures for a book, magazine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a beautifully illustrated book/old manuscript"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show the meaning or truth of something more clearly, especially by giving examples:",
        "examples": [
          "illustrate something with something The lecturer illustrated his point with a diagram on the blackboard.",
          "This latest conflict further illustrates the weakness of the UN.",
          "[ + question word ] The exhibition will illustrate how life evolved from water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "illustrates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to draw pictures for a book, magazine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a beautifully illustrated book/old manuscript"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show the meaning or truth of something more clearly, especially by giving examples:",
        "examples": [
          "illustrate something with something The lecturer illustrated his point with a diagram on the blackboard.",
          "This latest conflict further illustrates the weakness of the UN.",
          "[ + question word ] The exhibition will illustrate how life evolved from water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add pictures to something, such as a book:",
        "examples": [
          "She writes children’s books and also illustrates them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To illustrate is also to show the meaning or truth of something more clearly by giving examples:",
        "examples": [
          "To illustrate her point, she told a story about how her family felt when they moved here."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "illustration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a picture in a book, magazine, etc. or the process of illustrating something:",
        "examples": [
          "a full-page illustration",
          "colour/black and white illustrations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an example that explains or proves something:",
        "examples": [
          "illustration of This delay is a perfect illustration of why we need a new computer system.",
          "by way of illustration A couple of examples are included, by way of illustration (= to show the meaning more clearly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Look at the illustration on page 37."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An illustration is also an example that makes something easier to understand, or the giving of such examples:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] That’s a perfect illustration of the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an example that shows something:",
        "examples": [
          "In our illustration of how much your initial investment might be worth at term, we are assuming an 8% rate of return."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "illustrations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a picture in a book, magazine, etc. or the process of illustrating something:",
        "examples": [
          "a full-page illustration",
          "colour/black and white illustrations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an example that explains or proves something:",
        "examples": [
          "illustration of This delay is a perfect illustration of why we need a new computer system.",
          "by way of illustration A couple of examples are included, by way of illustration (= to show the meaning more clearly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Look at the illustration on page 37."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An illustration is also an example that makes something easier to understand, or the giving of such examples:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] That’s a perfect illustration of the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an example that shows something:",
        "examples": [
          "In our illustration of how much your initial investment might be worth at term, we are assuming an 8% rate of return."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "illustrator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who draws pictures, especially for books",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who draws pictures for books, magazines, etc.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "illustrious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "famous, well respected, and admired:",
        "examples": [
          "She comes from an illustrious political family that includes two former Cabinet ministers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "famous because of its excellence:",
        "examples": [
          "an illustrious career"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "image": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a picture in your mind or an idea of how someone or something is:",
        "examples": [
          "I have an image in my mind of how I want the garden to be.",
          "fit your image He doesn't fit (= he is different to) my image of how an actor should look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something or someone is thought of by other people:",
        "examples": [
          "public image The aim is to improve the public image of the police.",
          "The company has made strenuous attempts to improve its image in recent years.",
          "image-conscious He's terribly image-conscious (= tries to dress and behave in a way that other people will admire)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mental picture or idea that forms in a reader's or listener's mind from the words that they read or hear:",
        "examples": [
          "The poem is full of images of birth and new life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any picture, especially one formed by a mirror or a lens:",
        "examples": [
          "television images of starving children",
          "The image you see in the mirror."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea, esp. a mental picture, of what something or someone is like:",
        "examples": [
          "I had an image of Texas in my head that was totally different from how it really is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone’s image is the idea that other people have of that person, esp. an idea created by advertising and by newspaper and television stories:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s trying to project a more presidential image."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An image is also a description of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The book presented an image of life on a farm in the 19th century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture, esp. one seen in a mirror or through a camera:",
        "examples": [
          "moving images on a TV screen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the reputation that a person, organization, product, etc. has, including the characteristics, appearance, etc. that they are known for:",
        "examples": [
          "create/project/build an image The logo change is part of an ongoing effort to project a new image that will attract younger customers.",
          "change/improve/protect sb's image Developers discussed how the impoverished town could improve its image and boost its redevelopment potential.",
          "tarnish/hurt/destroy sb's image Staff upheavals and clashes with European regulators have tarnished the image of the world's top soft-drinks business.",
          "good/positive/strong image When working in sales, it is important that you present a positive image.",
          "a bad/poor/negative image",
          "sb's public/private/professional image These events give delegates the chance to network and improve their professional image.",
          "People's choice of product is often more influenced by image than by quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture or photograph, especially one shown on a computer or television screen:",
        "examples": [
          "You can rotate the image, resize it, zoom in, zoom out, or adjust its color.",
          "The new scanner delivers exceptional image quality and reliability.",
          "a computer/digital/photographic image",
          "black and white/greyscale/color image"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imagery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the use of words or pictures in books, films, paintings, etc. to describe ideas or situations:",
        "examples": [
          "The imagery in the poem mostly relates to death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of pictures or words to create images, esp. to create an impression or mood:",
        "examples": [
          "The film contains a lot of religious imagery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pictures or words that are used to represent something, for example a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Satellite imagery and computer models are being used to track weather patterns and predict storms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "images": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a picture in your mind or an idea of how someone or something is:",
        "examples": [
          "I have an image in my mind of how I want the garden to be.",
          "fit your image He doesn't fit (= he is different to) my image of how an actor should look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something or someone is thought of by other people:",
        "examples": [
          "public image The aim is to improve the public image of the police.",
          "The company has made strenuous attempts to improve its image in recent years.",
          "image-conscious He's terribly image-conscious (= tries to dress and behave in a way that other people will admire)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mental picture or idea that forms in a reader's or listener's mind from the words that they read or hear:",
        "examples": [
          "The poem is full of images of birth and new life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any picture, especially one formed by a mirror or a lens:",
        "examples": [
          "television images of starving children",
          "The image you see in the mirror."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea, esp. a mental picture, of what something or someone is like:",
        "examples": [
          "I had an image of Texas in my head that was totally different from how it really is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone’s image is the idea that other people have of that person, esp. an idea created by advertising and by newspaper and television stories:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s trying to project a more presidential image."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An image is also a description of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The book presented an image of life on a farm in the 19th century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture, esp. one seen in a mirror or through a camera:",
        "examples": [
          "moving images on a TV screen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the reputation that a person, organization, product, etc. has, including the characteristics, appearance, etc. that they are known for:",
        "examples": [
          "create/project/build an image The logo change is part of an ongoing effort to project a new image that will attract younger customers.",
          "change/improve/protect sb's image Developers discussed how the impoverished town could improve its image and boost its redevelopment potential.",
          "tarnish/hurt/destroy sb's image Staff upheavals and clashes with European regulators have tarnished the image of the world's top soft-drinks business.",
          "good/positive/strong image When working in sales, it is important that you present a positive image.",
          "a bad/poor/negative image",
          "sb's public/private/professional image These events give delegates the chance to network and improve their professional image.",
          "People's choice of product is often more influenced by image than by quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture or photograph, especially one shown on a computer or television screen:",
        "examples": [
          "You can rotate the image, resize it, zoom in, zoom out, or adjust its color.",
          "The new scanner delivers exceptional image quality and reliability.",
          "a computer/digital/photographic image",
          "black and white/greyscale/color image"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imaginable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "possible to think of:",
        "examples": [
          "The school offers courses in every subject imaginable.",
          "ice cream of every imaginable flavour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "possible, or able to be imagined:",
        "examples": [
          "They sell every flavor of ice cream imaginable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imaginary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is imaginary is created by and exists only in the mind:",
        "examples": [
          "As a child I had an imaginary friend.",
          "The story is set in an imaginary world.",
          "imaginary fears"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing only in the mind; not real:",
        "examples": [
          "All her worries were imaginary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imagination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to form pictures in the mind:",
        "examples": [
          "vivid imagination My younger son has a very vivid (= active) imagination.",
          "I can never make up stories - I have absolutely no imagination.",
          "capture/catch the imagination of For some reason the story captured/caught the imagination of the public (= made them very interested).",
          "by any stretch of the imagination It couldn't by any stretch of the imagination be described as a (= it is certainly not a) beautiful city.",
          "leave nothing to the imagination There's a sex scene in the film which apparently leaves nothing to the imagination (= shows sexual parts of the body very clearly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you think exists or is true, although in fact it is not real or true:",
        "examples": [
          "Was she paying him a lot of attention or was it just my imagination?",
          "Is it my imagination or is David behaving strangely at the moment?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to think of new ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a job that needs someone with a bit of imagination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to form mental pictures of people or things, or to have new ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "Rafael has a very active imagination (= has many ideas)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imaginations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to form pictures in the mind:",
        "examples": [
          "vivid imagination My younger son has a very vivid (= active) imagination.",
          "I can never make up stories - I have absolutely no imagination.",
          "capture/catch the imagination of For some reason the story captured/caught the imagination of the public (= made them very interested).",
          "by any stretch of the imagination It couldn't by any stretch of the imagination be described as a (= it is certainly not a) beautiful city.",
          "leave nothing to the imagination There's a sex scene in the film which apparently leaves nothing to the imagination (= shows sexual parts of the body very clearly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you think exists or is true, although in fact it is not real or true:",
        "examples": [
          "Was she paying him a lot of attention or was it just my imagination?",
          "Is it my imagination or is David behaving strangely at the moment?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to think of new ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a job that needs someone with a bit of imagination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to form mental pictures of people or things, or to have new ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "Rafael has a very active imagination (= has many ideas)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imaginative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "new, original, and clever:",
        "examples": [
          "an imaginative new approach/policy",
          "The architects have made imaginative use of glass and transparent plastic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good at thinking of new, original, and clever ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "an imaginative designer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "new, original, and showing a quick intelligence:",
        "examples": [
          "an imaginative little girl"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imagine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to form or have a mental picture or idea of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Imagine Robert Redford when he was young - that's what John looks like.",
          "[ + (that) ] Imagine (that) you're eating ice cream - try to feel how cold it is.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you imagine how it feels to be blind?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She imagined herself sitting in her favourite chair back home.",
          "imagine (that) They hadn't imagined (= expected) (that) it would be so difficult.",
          "I can't imagine (= I really don't know) what he wants from us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe that something is probably true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I imagine (that) he's under a lot of pressure at the moment.",
          "imagine (that) I don't imagine (that) they have much money.",
          "imagine so \"Will they change it?\" \"I imagine so.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that something exists or is true, although in fact it is not real or true:",
        "examples": [
          "be imagining things \"Did you hear a noise?\" \"No, you're imagining things/No, you must have imagined it.\"",
          "I've never heard her criticize you - I think you imagine it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express shock or surprise, often at someone else's behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "She got married at 16! Imagine that!",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Imagine spending all that money on a coat!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't imagine what a mess the house was in after the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form or have a mental picture or idea of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Imagine Tom as a child – that’s what John looks like.",
          "[ + that clause ] I imagine (= expect) (that) they charge extra for dessert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you imagine something that is not real or true, you think that it exists, has happened, or is true:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Did you hear a noise?\" \"No, you’re imagining things.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imagined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form or have a mental picture or idea of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Imagine Robert Redford when he was young - that's what John looks like.",
          "[ + (that) ] Imagine (that) you're eating ice cream - try to feel how cold it is.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you imagine how it feels to be blind?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She imagined herself sitting in her favourite chair back home.",
          "imagine (that) They hadn't imagined (= expected) (that) it would be so difficult.",
          "I can't imagine (= I really don't know) what he wants from us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe that something is probably true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I imagine (that) he's under a lot of pressure at the moment.",
          "imagine (that) I don't imagine (that) they have much money.",
          "imagine so \"Will they change it?\" \"I imagine so.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that something exists or is true, although in fact it is not real or true:",
        "examples": [
          "be imagining things \"Did you hear a noise?\" \"No, you're imagining things/No, you must have imagined it.\"",
          "I've never heard her criticize you - I think you imagine it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express shock or surprise, often at someone else's behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "She got married at 16! Imagine that!",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Imagine spending all that money on a coat!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't imagine what a mess the house was in after the party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imagines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to form or have a mental picture or idea of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Imagine Robert Redford when he was young - that's what John looks like.",
          "[ + (that) ] Imagine (that) you're eating ice cream - try to feel how cold it is.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you imagine how it feels to be blind?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She imagined herself sitting in her favourite chair back home.",
          "imagine (that) They hadn't imagined (= expected) (that) it would be so difficult.",
          "I can't imagine (= I really don't know) what he wants from us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe that something is probably true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I imagine (that) he's under a lot of pressure at the moment.",
          "imagine (that) I don't imagine (that) they have much money.",
          "imagine so \"Will they change it?\" \"I imagine so.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that something exists or is true, although in fact it is not real or true:",
        "examples": [
          "be imagining things \"Did you hear a noise?\" \"No, you're imagining things/No, you must have imagined it.\"",
          "I've never heard her criticize you - I think you imagine it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express shock or surprise, often at someone else's behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "She got married at 16! Imagine that!",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Imagine spending all that money on a coat!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't imagine what a mess the house was in after the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form or have a mental picture or idea of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Imagine Tom as a child – that’s what John looks like.",
          "[ + that clause ] I imagine (= expect) (that) they charge extra for dessert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you imagine something that is not real or true, you think that it exists, has happened, or is true:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Did you hear a noise?\" \"No, you’re imagining things.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imaging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of producing an exact picture of something, especially on a computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "computer/digital imaging"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of using computer equipment to produce a complete or detailed picture of something:",
        "examples": [
          "digital/medical/thermal imaging Thermal imaging was used to locate broken sewer lines throughout the state.",
          "imaging technology/software/device"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imagining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form or have a mental picture or idea of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Imagine Robert Redford when he was young - that's what John looks like.",
          "[ + (that) ] Imagine (that) you're eating ice cream - try to feel how cold it is.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you imagine how it feels to be blind?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She imagined herself sitting in her favourite chair back home.",
          "imagine (that) They hadn't imagined (= expected) (that) it would be so difficult.",
          "I can't imagine (= I really don't know) what he wants from us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe that something is probably true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I imagine (that) he's under a lot of pressure at the moment.",
          "imagine (that) I don't imagine (that) they have much money.",
          "imagine so \"Will they change it?\" \"I imagine so.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that something exists or is true, although in fact it is not real or true:",
        "examples": [
          "be imagining things \"Did you hear a noise?\" \"No, you're imagining things/No, you must have imagined it.\"",
          "I've never heard her criticize you - I think you imagine it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express shock or surprise, often at someone else's behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "She got married at 16! Imagine that!",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Imagine spending all that money on a coat!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't imagine what a mess the house was in after the party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a leader in the Islamic religion",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "imbalance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which two things that should be equal or that are normally equal are not:",
        "examples": [
          "imbalance between There is huge economic imbalance between the two countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which two or more things are not equally or fairly divided or spread:",
        "examples": [
          "a trade imbalance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which two or more things are not equal in size, power, importance, etc. or in which one group has more advantages than the other:",
        "examples": [
          "imbalance of/in sth The growing gender imbalance in computer science and IT fields has many experts puzzled.",
          "imbalance between sth and sth an imbalance between salaries and housing costs",
          "cause/create/lead to an imbalance Orders to buy or sell large quantities of stocks can lead to an imbalance in supply and demand for shares.",
          "address/redress/correct an imbalance"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imbecile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves in an extremely stupid way:",
        "examples": [
          "What an imbecile that boy is!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "imbeciles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves in an extremely stupid way:",
        "examples": [
          "What an imbecile that boy is!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "imbedded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "embedded",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "imbued": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fill something or someone with a particular feeling, quality, or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "His poetry is imbued with deep, religious feeling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill something or someone with a quality or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "Her poetry was imbued with a love of the outdoors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the International Monetary Fund: a part of the United Nations that encourages international trade and gives financial help to poor countries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "The IMF helps low-income countries by offering them loans at preferential rates in order to rebuild their economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imitate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a similar way to someone or something else, or to copy the speech or behaviour, etc. of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the younger pop bands try to imitate their musical heroes from the past.",
          "They produce artificial chemicals which exactly imitate particular natural ones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy someone’s speech or behavior, or to copy something as a model:",
        "examples": [
          "My four-year-old daughter is always trying to imitate her older sister.",
          "He imitated her accent perfectly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imitates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a similar way to someone or something else, or to copy the speech or behaviour, etc. of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the younger pop bands try to imitate their musical heroes from the past.",
          "They produce artificial chemicals which exactly imitate particular natural ones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy someone’s speech or behavior, or to copy something as a model:",
        "examples": [
          "My four-year-old daughter is always trying to imitate her older sister.",
          "He imitated her accent perfectly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imitating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a similar way to someone or something else, or to copy the speech or behaviour, etc. of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the younger pop bands try to imitate their musical heroes from the past.",
          "They produce artificial chemicals which exactly imitate particular natural ones."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imitation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made to look like something else:",
        "examples": [
          "an imitation leather jacket",
          "UK It's not real silk - it's just imitation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone or something imitates another person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "in imitation of Ten-year-olds have started wearing lipstick and make-up in imitation of the older girls.",
          "do an imitation of She can do a wonderful imitation of a blackbird's song."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a copy:",
        "examples": [
          "cheap imitation His songs are just cheap (= low quality) imitations of Beatles tunes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something copied, or the act of copying:",
        "examples": [
          "Freya does a pretty good imitation of her science teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not real but produced as a copy of something real:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] imitation leather"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imitations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made to look like something else:",
        "examples": [
          "an imitation leather jacket",
          "UK It's not real silk - it's just imitation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone or something imitates another person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "in imitation of Ten-year-olds have started wearing lipstick and make-up in imitation of the older girls.",
          "do an imitation of She can do a wonderful imitation of a blackbird's song."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a copy:",
        "examples": [
          "cheap imitation His songs are just cheap (= low quality) imitations of Beatles tunes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something copied, or the act of copying:",
        "examples": [
          "Freya does a pretty good imitation of her science teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not real but produced as a copy of something real:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] imitation leather"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immaculate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "perfectly clean or tidy:",
        "examples": [
          "dressed in an immaculate white suit",
          "an immaculate garden"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "perfect and without any mistakes:",
        "examples": [
          "immaculate performance He gave an immaculate performance as the aging hero."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "perfectly clean or in perfect condition:",
        "examples": [
          "My aunt’s kitchen was always immaculate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immature": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not behaving in a way that is as calm and wise as people expect from someone of your age:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop being so silly and immature, Chris!",
          "She's rather immature for her age, don't you think?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having much experience of something:",
        "examples": [
          "politically immature"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not yet completely grown or developed:",
        "examples": [
          "While the animals are still immature, they do not breed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not completely developed physically, mentally, or emotionally, or lacking the expected type of responsible behavior for your age:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the boys in my class are so immature – they’re always doing silly things."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immeasurable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "so large or great that it cannot be measured or known exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "Her movies had an immeasurable effect on a generation of Americans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immediate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or done without delay:",
        "examples": [
          "We must make an immediate response.",
          "Dioxin is a poison that takes immediate effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something or someone that is close to, or is a cause of or an effect of, something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "There are few facilities in the immediate area.",
          "immediate result/effect An immediate result/effect of the war was a breakdown of law and order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the present or as soon as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "We have no immediate plans.",
          "The public has demanded his immediate resignation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming just before or just after someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her leadership style is completely different from that of her immediate predecessor.",
          "Inspectors reported several malfunctions at the power plant in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "closely related to you, for example as a parent, child, husband, or wife:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees are allowed time off to care for members of their immediate family.",
          "He lived with friends as he had no immediate family in the country.",
          "When samples cannot be found, immediate relatives give their own DNA samples."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time that is coming next:",
        "examples": [
          "We need serious plans to reduce carbon emissions in the immediate future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or done without delay or very soon after something else:",
        "examples": [
          "She made an immediate impact when she arrived to coach the team.",
          "Emotional outbursts followed in the immediate aftermath of Stewart’s death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nearest in space or relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "There are three schools in the immediate area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your immediate family includes your closest family members, such as your parents, children, husband or wife, and brothers and sisters.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "immediately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "now or without waiting or thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "We really ought to leave immediately.",
          "The purpose of the meeting wasn't immediately obvious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "close to something or someone in distance or time:",
        "examples": [
          "immediately after Milton Street is on the left, immediately after the bank.",
          "They moved in immediately before Christmas.",
          "We heard a loud crash from the room immediately above us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "closely or directly:",
        "examples": [
          "The people most immediately affected by the drought are the farmers themselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as soon as:",
        "examples": [
          "Immediately she'd gone, the boys started to mess about.",
          "I'll call you immediately I hear anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "now or without waiting or thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane began to turn to the left almost immediately after takeoff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "close to something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Turn left, and the bathroom is immediately on the right."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immense": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely large in size or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "immense wealth/value",
          "immense amount They spent an immense amount of time getting the engine into perfect condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "He's an immense goalkeeper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely large; great in size or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "He inherited an immense fortune.",
          "Did you see that guy? He was immense!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immensely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "He was immensely popular in his day.",
          "She's an immensely talented young athlete."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immensity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the extremely large size of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The immensity of the task is daunting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immerse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become completely involved in something:",
        "examples": [
          "She got some books out of the library and immersed herself in Jewish history and culture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something or someone completely under the surface of a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "be immersed in The shells should be immersed in boiling water for two minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to involve someone completely in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "She immersed herself wholly in her work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To immerse something is also to put it completely under the surface of a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Immerse the egg in boiling water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immersed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become completely involved in something:",
        "examples": [
          "She got some books out of the library and immersed herself in Jewish history and culture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something or someone completely under the surface of a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "be immersed in The shells should be immersed in boiling water for two minutes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immigrant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has come to a different country in order to live there permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "immigrant population The surrounding area has a large immigrant population.",
          "illegal immigrant Illegal immigrants are sent back across the border if they are caught."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has come into a foreign country in order to live there:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandparents arrived here as immigrants from Russia in 1910."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has come to a country that is not their own in order to live there permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "legal/illegal/undocumented immigrant Arizona employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants face suspension of their business license.",
          "immigrant to ... The majority of recent immigrants to the US are from Mexico and Central America."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immigrants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has come to a different country in order to live there permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "immigrant population The surrounding area has a large immigrant population.",
          "illegal immigrant Illegal immigrants are sent back across the border if they are caught."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has come into a foreign country in order to live there:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandparents arrived here as immigrants from Russia in 1910."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has come to a country that is not their own in order to live there permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "legal/illegal/undocumented immigrant Arizona employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants face suspension of their business license.",
          "immigrant to ... The majority of recent immigrants to the US are from Mexico and Central America."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immigrated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come to live in a different country:",
        "examples": [
          "He immigrated with his parents in 1895 and grew up on Long Island."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immigration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of someone coming to live in a different country:",
        "examples": [
          "immigration (into) There are strict limits on immigration (into the country)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of examining your passport and other documents to make certain that you can be allowed to enter the country, or the place where this is done:",
        "examples": [
          "immigration (control) After you've been through immigration (control), you can go and get your luggage.",
          "immigration policy",
          "immigration officers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which people come in to a foreign country to live there, or the number of people coming in:",
        "examples": [
          "Immigration increased by 25% last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of coming to a country in order to live in it permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "Current immigration levels are driving the U.S. population to double this century.",
          "immigration law/lawyer/attorney An immigration lawyer can help guide you through the immigration process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of having your passport and other documents officially checked to make certain that you are allowed to enter the country, or the place where this is done:",
        "examples": [
          "In the United Arab Emirates, identity cards can be used to go through passport control at entry and exit points so that passengers can pass more smoothly through immigration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imminent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "coming or likely to happen very soon:",
        "examples": [
          "imminent disaster/danger",
          "A strike is imminent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of something unpleasant) likely to happen very soon:",
        "examples": [
          "A rain storm was imminent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immoral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "morally wrong, or outside society's standards of acceptable, honest, and moral behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "an immoral act",
          "immoral behaviour",
          "It's an immoral tax, because the poor will pay relatively more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money earned from prostitution (= having sex in exchange for money):",
        "examples": [
          "live off immoral earnings If convicted, she could be jailed for five years for living off immoral earnings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not following accepted standards of morally right behavior or thought:",
        "examples": [
          "Discrimination on the basis of race is immoral."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immorality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that is morally wrong, or outside society's standards of what is acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "We attempted to show the immorality of the war.",
          "They are worried about rampant drug abuse and sexual immorality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immortal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "living or lasting for ever:",
        "examples": [
          "immortal God",
          "The priest said he was endangering his immortal soul."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very special and famous and therefore likely to be remembered for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "immortal words In the immortal words of Samuel Goldwyn, \"Include me out.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is so famous that they are remembered for a long time after they are dead:",
        "examples": [
          "She is one of the immortals of classical opera."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the Greek or Roman gods:",
        "examples": [
          "Mercury was the Roman messenger to the immortals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "living or lasting forever, or so famous as to be remembered for a very long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Teenagers think they are immortal.",
          "Churchill made his immortal speech about the Iron Curtain in Missouri."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immortality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being able to live or last for ever:",
        "examples": [
          "Many Americans believe in some kind of immortality of the soul.",
          "achieve immortality He sees cloning as the first step to achieving immortality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being very special and famous and therefore likely to be remembered for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "The Wright brothers achieved immortality with the first powered flight in 1903.",
          "\"Video Killed the Radio Star\" achieved pop immortality by being the first song ever played on MTV."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immortalized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something so famous that that person or thing is remembered for a very long time:",
        "examples": [
          "be immortalized in Marlene Dietrich was immortalized through her roles in films like \"The Blue Angel\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immortals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the Greek or Roman gods:",
        "examples": [
          "Mercury was the Roman messenger to the immortals.",
          "They worship in the temples of the immortals.",
          "They hoped that the immortals would reveal the secret of eternal life.",
          "These were holy places - places where the immortals dwelt.",
          "She incurred the wrath of the immortals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immovable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "fixed and impossible to move:",
        "examples": [
          "The rock weighed over a ton and was completely immovable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a firm opinion that is impossible to change, or someone with such an opinion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "fixed in place and impossible to move:",
        "examples": [
          "Without the help of heavy equipment, that large rock is immovable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "that cannot be moved:",
        "examples": [
          "Immovable infrastructure assets include roads, drains, water and electricity networks, etc."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immune": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "protected against a particular disease by particular substances in the blood:",
        "examples": [
          "immune to Most people who've had chickenpox once are immune to it for the rest of their lives.",
          "He seems to be immune to colds - he just never gets them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not affected or upset by a particular type of behaviour or emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "immune (to) The press had criticized her so often that in the end she had become immune (to it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to be punished or damaged by something:",
        "examples": [
          "immune from Journalists, he insisted, must be immune (= protected) from prosecution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "protected against a particular disease or illness by particular substances in the blood:",
        "examples": [
          "The vaccine would make infants immune to bacteria that can cause middle ear infections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Immune also means protected from or unable to be influenced by something, esp. something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "She says her mother is immune to criticism from strangers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immunity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you are protected against disease or from legal action:",
        "examples": [
          "immunity against The vaccination gives you immunity against the disease for up to six months.",
          "immunity from He was granted immunity from prosecution because he confessed the names of the other spies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "protection against a particular disease or illness by particular substances in the blood",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "law Immunity is also the condition of being protected from the law:",
        "examples": [
          "Rowe was promised immunity from prosecution if he cooperated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official protection from legal action, for example, not being judged in a court or punished for a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "grant/give sb immunity Taken before a federal judge, he was granted immunity but ordered to testify or face punishment for contempt.",
          "legal/judicial/diplomatic immunity"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "immutable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not changing, or unable to be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "an immutable law",
          "Some people regard grammar as an immutable set of rules."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not changing or unable to be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "The laws of physics are assumed to be immutable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small evil spirit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child that behaves badly, but in a way that is funny rather than serious:",
        "examples": [
          "Come here, you little imp!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impact": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the force or action of one object hitting another:",
        "examples": [
          "The impact of the crash reduced the car to a third of its original length.",
          "on impact The bullet explodes on impact (= when it hits another object)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation or person:",
        "examples": [
          "have/make an impact on The anti-smoking campaign had had/made quite an impact on young people.",
          "soften the impact The new proposals were intended to soften the impact of the reformed tax system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an influence on something:",
        "examples": [
          "impact (on) Falling export rates have impacted (on) the country's economy quite considerably."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force with which one thing hits another or with which two things hit each other:",
        "examples": [
          "The impact of the crash destroyed the car.",
          "The bullet explodes on impact (= at the moment when it hits something)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the strong effect or influence that something has on a situation or person:",
        "examples": [
          "These charges will have a damaging impact on the army’s reputation.",
          "The environmental impact of this project will be enormous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a strong effect or influence on a situation or person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] A big decline in exports will impact (on) the country’s economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a big/huge impact Social networks are making a huge impact on sales, with fans recommending brands to hundreds of their friends.",
          "We judge that these developments will have little impact on our business.",
          "have an impact on/upon sb/sth Microenterprises can have a negative or positive impact on the environment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an influence on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Local businesses were heavily impacted by the new zoning regulations.",
          "impact on sth Engineers say the new engine could impact on the way future cars are designed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impacted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An impacted tooth cannot grow in the right way, usually because it is growing against another tooth below the gum.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "impacting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an influence on something:",
        "examples": [
          "impact (on) Falling export rates have impacted (on) the country's economy quite considerably."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impacts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the force or action of one object hitting another:",
        "examples": [
          "The impact of the crash reduced the car to a third of its original length.",
          "on impact The bullet explodes on impact (= when it hits another object)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation or person:",
        "examples": [
          "have/make an impact on The anti-smoking campaign had had/made quite an impact on young people.",
          "soften the impact The new proposals were intended to soften the impact of the reformed tax system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an influence on something:",
        "examples": [
          "impact (on) Falling export rates have impacted (on) the country's economy quite considerably."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force with which one thing hits another or with which two things hit each other:",
        "examples": [
          "The impact of the crash destroyed the car.",
          "The bullet explodes on impact (= at the moment when it hits something)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the strong effect or influence that something has on a situation or person:",
        "examples": [
          "These charges will have a damaging impact on the army’s reputation.",
          "The environmental impact of this project will be enormous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a strong effect or influence on a situation or person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] A big decline in exports will impact (on) the country’s economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a big/huge impact Social networks are making a huge impact on sales, with fans recommending brands to hundreds of their friends.",
          "We judge that these developments will have little impact on our business.",
          "have an impact on/upon sb/sth Microenterprises can have a negative or positive impact on the environment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an influence on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Local businesses were heavily impacted by the new zoning regulations.",
          "impact on sth Engineers say the new engine could impact on the way future cars are designed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impaired": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is impaired is less effective than it should be, or is damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "She suffers from impaired vision/hearing.",
          "The medication is associated with impaired motor skills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is impaired, or whose driving is impaired, cannot drive as safely as they should, especially because they have drunk alcohol or taken drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "driving while impaired He is accused of driving while impaired.",
          "In states where marijuana has been legalized, there have been more arrests for impaired driving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "damaged or weakened:",
        "examples": [
          "She attended a school for the visually impaired (= people who cannot see well).",
          "He was given a ticket for driving while impaired by alcohol."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impairment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of spoiling something or making it weaker so that it is less effective",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "deterioration in the functioning of a body part, organ, or system that can be temporary or permanent and can result from injury or disease:",
        "examples": [
          "Renal impairment needs to be treated urgently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which the value of an asset is recorded as being greater than the amount of money that it could be sold for:",
        "examples": [
          "CPAs should test for impairment when the market price of a long-lived asset significantly decreases.",
          "asset impairment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impala": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of African antelope (= an animal like a deer with horns)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "impaled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push a sharp object through something, especially the body of an animal or person:",
        "examples": [
          "be impaled on The dead deer was impaled on a spear."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impart": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to communicate information to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "to impart the bad news",
          "I was rather quiet as I didn't feel I had much wisdom to impart on the subject."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something a particular feeling, quality, or taste:",
        "examples": [
          "impart something to something Preservatives can impart colour and flavour to a product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a feeling or quality to something, or to make information known to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "If the movie has any lesson to impart, it’s that parents shouldn’t aim for perfection."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impartial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not supporting any of the sides involved in an argument:",
        "examples": [
          "impartial advice",
          "A trial must be fair and impartial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to judge or consider something fairly without allowing your own interest to influence you:",
        "examples": [
          "The jury has to give an impartial verdict after listening to all of the evidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impasse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which progress is impossible, especially because the people involved cannot agree:",
        "examples": [
          "reach an impasse The dispute had reached an impasse, as neither side would compromise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a point in a process at which further progress is blocked, esp. by disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "We have reached an impasse in the negotiations -- neither side will budge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which further development is impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "be at/remain at an impasse With negotiations at an impasse, analysts warn the uncertainty may harm supermarket stocks.",
          "to declare/reach an impasse",
          "to break/end/resolve an impasse"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impatient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easily annoyed by someone's mistakes or because you have to wait:",
        "examples": [
          "impatient with He's a good teacher, but inclined to be a bit impatient with slow learners.",
          "You'd be hopeless taking care of children - you're far too impatient!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wanting something to happen as soon as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "impatient to He's got a lot of exciting ideas and he's impatient to get started.",
          "impatient for People are increasingly impatient for change in this country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not willing to wait for something to happen and becoming annoyed at delays:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t be impatient, you’ll get your turn.",
          "She grew impatient with the others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Impatient can also mean eager for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He was impatient to become the new boss."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impeccable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "perfect, with no problems or bad parts:",
        "examples": [
          "impeccable taste/manners/credentials",
          "His English is impeccable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without mistakes or faults; perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "impeccable manners/taste"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impeccably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is perfect, with no problems or bad parts:",
        "examples": [
          "She was impeccably dressed.",
          "The airport was new, impressive, and impeccably clean."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impede": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make it more difficult for something to happen or more difficult for someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Although he's shy, it certainly hasn't impeded his career in any way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to slow something down or prevent an activity from making progress at its previous rate:",
        "examples": [
          "Shortages of medicine were impeding the effort to control diseases."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impediment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that makes progress, movement, or achieving something difficult or impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "impediment to In a number of developing countries, war has been an additional impediment to progress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes progress or movement difficult or impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "The lack of funds is a major impediment to research."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impediments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that makes progress, movement, or achieving something difficult or impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "impediment to In a number of developing countries, war has been an additional impediment to progress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes progress or movement difficult or impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "The lack of funds is a major impediment to research."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to an event, usually something unpleasant or unwanted, that is going to happen soon:",
        "examples": [
          "impending disaster/doom",
          "The player announced his impending retirement from international football."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of something unpleasant) about to happen soon:",
        "examples": [
          "The impending crisis over trade made everyone nervous."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impenetrable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to see through or go through:",
        "examples": [
          "Outside, the fog was thick and impenetrable.",
          "an impenetrable barrier"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the lyrics on their latest album are completely impenetrable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible to enter or go through:",
        "examples": [
          "an impenetrable jungle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If language is described as impenetrable, it is impossible to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "Too many scholarly books are written in an impenetrable jargon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imperative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely important or urgent:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] The president said it was imperative that the release of all hostages be secured.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's imperative to act now before the problem gets really serious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the form of a verb that is usually used for giving orders:",
        "examples": [
          "In the phrase \"Leave him alone!\", the verb \"leave\" is in the imperative form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the form of a verb that is usually used for giving orders:",
        "examples": [
          "in the imperative In the phrase \"Leave him alone!\", the verb \"leave\" is an imperative/is in the imperative."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is extremely important or urgent:",
        "examples": [
          "moral imperative Getting the unemployed back to work, said the mayor, is a moral imperative."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely important or urgent:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] It is imperative that these medical supplies be delivered immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mood (= form) of a verb used for giving orders:",
        "examples": [
          "In the phrase \"Leave him alone,\" the verb \"leave\" is in the imperative."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that needs to be done or given attention immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has a moral imperative to provide equal access to high-quality education for all children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imperceptible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to be noticed or felt because of being very slight:",
        "examples": [
          "She heard a faint, almost imperceptible cry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an action or change) so slight that it cannot be noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "When they brought her in to the emergency room, her breathing was imperceptible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imperfect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "damaged, containing problems, or not having something:",
        "examples": [
          "We're living in an imperfect world.",
          "I explained as well as I was able, given my own imperfect understanding of the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The imperfect form of a verb describes an action in the past that was continuous or was not completed:",
        "examples": [
          "in the imperfect In the sentence \"He was hit by a car as he was crossing the road\", the verb \"cross\" is in the imperfect form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some languages, the form of a verb that is used for an action that has not been completed in the past, used, for example, to refer to an action that was happening when it was suddenly interrupted, or to describe an existing situation at the beginning of a story:",
        "examples": [
          "in the imperfect In the sentence \"He was hit by a car as he was crossing the road\", the verb \"cross\" is in the imperfect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not perfect or not complete:",
        "examples": [
          "Our rule of law is still imperfect, but it’s better than having no laws at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "damaged or not made correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "Yolk products are made from the cracked, deformed, or otherwise imperfect eggs that don't make it past quality-control standards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imperfection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fault or weakness:",
        "examples": [
          "Gradually she began to notice one or two little imperfections in his character.",
          "She won't tolerate imperfection in her own or anyone else's work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fault in something that means that it is not perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "an imperfection in sth The company manufactures pads used to smooth imperfections in computer chips."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imperfections": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fault or weakness:",
        "examples": [
          "Gradually she began to notice one or two little imperfections in his character.",
          "She won't tolerate imperfection in her own or anyone else's work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fault in something that means that it is not perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "an imperfection in sth The company manufactures pads used to smooth imperfections in computer chips."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imperial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to an empire or the person or country that rules it:",
        "examples": [
          "Imperial China",
          "Britain's imperial past",
          "the Imperial palace",
          "imperial grandeur"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The imperial system of measurement uses units such as inches, miles, and pints:",
        "examples": [
          "Imperial units have in many cases been replaced by metric ones in Britain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a government or country that controls or rules other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "imperial expansion of American power",
          "the imperial tradition of Britain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a UK system of measurement that uses units such as inches, ounces, and pints:",
        "examples": [
          "Suppliers will be told to change labels to imperial and metric on pre-packed foods."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imperialist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who supports imperialism",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "supporting or relating to imperialism:",
        "examples": [
          "an imperialist power"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impersonal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without human warmth; not friendly and without features that make people feel interested or involved:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a very cold and impersonal manner.",
          "Hospitals always seem so impersonal - rows of identical beds in dull grey rooms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not referring to people or a particular person by name:",
        "examples": [
          "He always tried to keep the discussions impersonal so that no one would be offended."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An impersonal verb or sentence has the subject \"it\" and does not refer to a particular person or thing, as in the sentence It's cold outside.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not existing as a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Some religions favour the idea of an impersonal god."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking or not showing any interest or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "The congressman gave a short, impersonal speech and left soon afterward."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impersonate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally copy another person's characteristics, such as their behaviour, speech, appearance, or expressions, especially to make people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "She's the woman who impersonates all the celebrities on TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attempt to deceive someone by pretending that you are another person:",
        "examples": [
          "He was fined for impersonating a police officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally copy another person’s speech, appearance, or behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "to impersonate a movie star",
          "He was charged with impersonating a police officer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impersonating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally copy another person's characteristics, such as their behaviour, speech, appearance, or expressions, especially to make people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "She's the woman who impersonates all the celebrities on TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attempt to deceive someone by pretending that you are another person:",
        "examples": [
          "He was fined for impersonating a police officer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impersonation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of intentionally copying another person's characteristics, such as his or her behaviour, speech, appearance, or expressions, especially to make people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "do an impersonation He does a brilliant impersonation of Charles.",
          "Sally enlivens her anecdotes with hilarious impersonations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of attempting to deceive someone by pretending that you are another person:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with impersonation of a police officer.",
          "Voter impersonation is the least common kind of voter fraud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impersonator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who impersonates another person:",
        "examples": [
          "an Elvis impersonator"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impertinent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "rude and not showing respect, especially towards someone older or in a higher position than you:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope he didn't think I was being impertinent when I asked him about his private life.",
          "an impertinent remark/question"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing enough respect; rude:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t be impertinent – you’re in no position to tell your boss what to do."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impetuous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "likely to do something suddenly, without considering the results of your actions:",
        "examples": [
          "He's so impetuous - why can't he think things over before he rushes into them?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said or done suddenly, without considering the likely results:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor may now be regretting her impetuous promise to reduce unemployment by half."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "acting or done suddenly without much thought:",
        "examples": [
          "Then, impetuous as I was, I bought a new car before I even got a job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "implant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put an organ, group of cells, or device into the body in a medical operation:",
        "examples": [
          "The owner's name and address is stored on a microchip and implanted in the dog's body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fix ideas, feelings, or opinions in someone else's mind:",
        "examples": [
          "implant something in someone He implanted some very strange attitudes in his children.",
          "There is much debate on the issue of \"therapists\" implanting false memories of sexual abuse in adults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organ, group of cells, or device that has been put into the body in a medical operation:",
        "examples": [
          "breast/heart valve implants"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put an organ, group of cells, or device into the body in a medical operation:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a new heart valve implanted.",
          "fig. Women's basketball must find a way to implant itself into (= become a part of) the sporting landscape."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "implanted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put an organ, group of cells, or device into the body in a medical operation:",
        "examples": [
          "The owner's name and address is stored on a microchip and implanted in the dog's body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fix ideas, feelings, or opinions in someone else's mind:",
        "examples": [
          "implant something in someone He implanted some very strange attitudes in his children.",
          "There is much debate on the issue of \"therapists\" implanting false memories of sexual abuse in adults."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "implanting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put an organ, group of cells, or device into the body in a medical operation:",
        "examples": [
          "The owner's name and address is stored on a microchip and implanted in the dog's body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fix ideas, feelings, or opinions in someone else's mind:",
        "examples": [
          "implant something in someone He implanted some very strange attitudes in his children.",
          "There is much debate on the issue of \"therapists\" implanting false memories of sexual abuse in adults."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "implants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put an organ, group of cells, or device into the body in a medical operation:",
        "examples": [
          "The owner's name and address is stored on a microchip and implanted in the dog's body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fix ideas, feelings, or opinions in someone else's mind:",
        "examples": [
          "implant something in someone He implanted some very strange attitudes in his children.",
          "There is much debate on the issue of \"therapists\" implanting false memories of sexual abuse in adults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organ, group of cells, or device that has been put into the body in a medical operation:",
        "examples": [
          "breast/heart valve implants"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put an organ, group of cells, or device into the body in a medical operation:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a new heart valve implanted.",
          "fig. Women's basketball must find a way to implant itself into (= become a part of) the sporting landscape."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "implausible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "difficult to believe, or unlikely:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole plot of the film is ridiculously implausible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to believe; not probable:",
        "examples": [
          "The plot of the movie, involving a 23-year-old brain surgeon, is implausible to begin with."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "implement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to start using a plan or system:",
        "examples": [
          "The changes to the national health system will be implemented next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool that works by being moved by hand or by being pulled across a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "garden/household/agricultural implements",
          "Shopkeepers are not supposed to sell knives and other sharp implements to children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a plan or system into operation:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress refused to pass the bill that would implement tax reforms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool or other piece of equipment for doing work:",
        "examples": [
          "farm implements"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a plan into action:",
        "examples": [
          "to implement a plan/policy/measure The corporation has implemented a new compensation plan for its sales force.",
          "to implement a change/program/recommendation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to use a new system:",
        "examples": [
          "The purchased package or the new IT infrastructure is implemented by specialists in that technology."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "implementation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of starting to use a plan or system:",
        "examples": [
          "implementation of the law/agreement",
          "under implementation Various projects for constructing new schools are under implementation in the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting a plan into action or of starting to use something:",
        "examples": [
          "implementation of a change/policy/programme A vibrant and efficient service sector is important for the implementation of its policies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "implemented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start using a plan or system:",
        "examples": [
          "The changes to the national health system will be implemented next year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "implicate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show that someone is involved in a crime or partly responsible for something bad that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "implicate someone in something Have they any evidence to implicate him in the robbery?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that someone is involved in a crime or partly responsible for something bad that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of people were implicated in the scandal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "implicated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that someone is involved in a crime or partly responsible for something bad that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "implicate someone in something Have they any evidence to implicate him in the robbery?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "implicating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that someone is involved in a crime or partly responsible for something bad that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "implicate someone in something Have they any evidence to implicate him in the robbery?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "implications": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you seem to suggest something without saying it directly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] From what she said, the implication was that they were splitting up.",
          "by implication She accused the party and, by implication, its leader too."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the effect that an action or decision will have on something else in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "implication for The company is cutting back its spending and I wonder what the implications will be for our department.",
          "implication of What are the implications of the new law?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you suggest or show that someone is involved in a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "The case depended upon his implication of his co-workers in the fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a suggestion of something that is made without saying it directly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The implication was that the workers and management had already reached an agreement.",
          "[ C ] What are the implications (= possible effects) of the new regulations?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "implicit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suggested but not communicated directly:",
        "examples": [
          "implicit criticism He interpreted her comments as an implicit criticism of the government.",
          "implicit in Implicit in the poem's closing lines are the poet's own religious doubts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "felt by someone or influencing them without them being aware of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The experiment was designed to measure implicit racial bias.",
          "Egalitarian intentions are not enough to protect against the effect of implicit attitudes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete and without any doubts:",
        "examples": [
          "implicit faith All her life she had implicit faith in socialism.",
          "implicit trust We had implicit trust in him.",
          "implicit obedience She is accustomed to implicit obedience from her staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suggested but not communicated directly:",
        "examples": [
          "We interpreted his silence as implicit agreement.",
          "Some reporters thought there was an implicit threat in the president’s speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of trust and belief) complete and without any doubts:",
        "examples": [
          "implicit faith"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "implicitly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is suggested but not communicated directly:",
        "examples": [
          "Value tends to be implicitly communicated through packaging.",
          "The people they are implicitly criticizing constitute the most responsible section of society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely and without any doubts:",
        "examples": [
          "He trusts her implicitly.",
          "He believed implicitly in the power of prayer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is suggested but not communicated directly:",
        "examples": [
          "The report implicitly questioned his competence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "He feels secure only with associates who obey him implicitly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "implied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "if something is implied, it is understood to be true or to exist, although it is not stated directly or in a legal agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "an implied agreement/contract/licence Some judges are of the opinion that there must be an express or implied agreement between the parties before the defence can operate.",
          "implied duty/obligation/responsibility There is an implied duty upon partners to exercise reasonable care in the performance of their duties."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "implies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to communicate an idea or feeling without saying it directly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Are you implying (that) I'm fat?",
          "I'm not implying anything about your cooking, but could we eat out tonight?",
          "imply criticism I detected an implied criticism of the way he was treated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that the name, explanation, etc. of something tells you something else about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Variable rate loans, as the name implies, have a variable interest rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to involve something or make it necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Socialism implies equality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest something without saying it directly, or to involve something as a necessary part or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] He implied (that) the error was mine.",
          "Democracy implies free elections."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "implode": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fall towards the inside with force:",
        "examples": [
          "The vacuum inside the tube caused it to implode when the external air pressure was increased."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail suddenly and completely and be unable to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "Their economy is in danger of imploding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail suddenly and completely:",
        "examples": [
          "His campaign imploded during the summer amid charges of mismanagement and overspending.",
          "an economy/industry/market implodes When contracts for the new bridge were being negotiated, the American steel industry imploded."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imploded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall towards the inside with force:",
        "examples": [
          "The vacuum inside the tube caused it to implode when the external air pressure was increased."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail suddenly and completely and be unable to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "Their economy is in danger of imploding."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imploding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall towards the inside with force:",
        "examples": [
          "The vacuum inside the tube caused it to implode when the external air pressure was increased."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail suddenly and completely and be unable to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "Their economy is in danger of imploding."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "implore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone to do or not do something in a very sincere, emotional, and determined way:",
        "examples": [
          "implore someone to do something She implored her parents not to send her away to school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for something in a sincere and emotional way:",
        "examples": [
          "She clasped her hands, and glancing upward, seemed to implore divine assistance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone in a determined, sincere, and sometimes emotional way to do or not to do something, or to ask for something in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "She implored him not to leave her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imply": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to communicate an idea or feeling without saying it directly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Are you implying (that) I'm fat?",
          "I'm not implying anything about your cooking, but could we eat out tonight?",
          "imply criticism I detected an implied criticism of the way he was treated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that the name, explanation, etc. of something tells you something else about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Variable rate loans, as the name implies, have a variable interest rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to involve something or make it necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Socialism implies equality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest something without saying it directly, or to involve something as a necessary part or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] He implied (that) the error was mine.",
          "Democracy implies free elections."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "implying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate an idea or feeling without saying it directly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Are you implying (that) I'm fat?",
          "I'm not implying anything about your cooking, but could we eat out tonight?",
          "imply criticism I detected an implied criticism of the way he was treated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that the name, explanation, etc. of something tells you something else about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Variable rate loans, as the name implies, have a variable interest rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to involve something or make it necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Socialism implies equality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impolite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a way that is not socially correct and shows a lack of understanding of and care for other people's feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "impolite language/behaviour",
          "impolite to It is impolite to point at people.",
          "It would be impolite to leave in the middle of the band's set."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude; not polite",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "import": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to buy or bring in products from another country:",
        "examples": [
          "import something from somewhere We import a large number of cars from Japan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce new goods, customs, or ideas to one country from another:",
        "examples": [
          "(be) imported from Jazz is an American modification of musical conventions imported from Europe.",
          "the spelling of imported words"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy information from one computer or computer program to another:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to import data from the database into this spreadsheet.",
          "imported files"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods bought by one country from another:",
        "examples": [
          "restrictions on foreign imports"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of bringing goods or fashions into a country:",
        "examples": [
          "the illegal importation of drugs",
          "an import licence",
          "import duties"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "importance or meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "little/no import Whether it is to be a \"working\" visit or an \"official\" visit is of little/no import."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring in products, goods, etc. from another country for sale or use:",
        "examples": [
          "We import a large number of cars from Japan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To import information into a program or computer is to copy it from another program or form of storage.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the importance given to something:",
        "examples": [
          "It is still too early to judge the political import of his speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something bought and taken into a country from another:",
        "examples": [
          "Imports of foreign cars are at an all-time high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that is made in one country and brought into another, especially in order to sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil is our most important import by far.",
          "cheap/expensive/imports"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or business of bringing goods into a country from another country:",
        "examples": [
          "The authorities imposed a ban on imports of hormone-treated beef.",
          "Trade (the sum of exports and imports) was equivalent to 44% of GDP.",
          "The officials were accused of evading tariffs on the import of cars and other luxury goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quantity of goods brought into one country from another during a particular period of time, or the value of these goods:",
        "examples": [
          "US imports of vehicles from Japan rose to $2.23 billion in March.",
          "growth/increase/decline in imports"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring a product into a country from another country, especially in order to sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "In some large chains, more than 80% of all produce is imported.",
          "For four consecutive quarters, the country has exported more than it has imported.",
          "import sth from/into sth We can undercut British showroom prices by up to 30% by importing cars from cheaper European markets.",
          "Some of the Chinese cars being imported into European countries use electrical components from Germany.",
          "Machinery products must comply with the safety regulations of the importing countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce new goods, customs, or ideas to one country from another:",
        "examples": [
          "The Brazilian-owned steel company has become one of the two biggest employers in town, importing a new management style and fresh capital to the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy information from one computer or computer program to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The images can be imported directly into the page layout."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "importance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being important:",
        "examples": [
          "importance of The health report stresses the importance of fresh food in a diet.",
          "attach importance to She attaches a lot of importance to personal possessions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being important:",
        "examples": [
          "Some managers acknowledge the importance of balancing work and family, and believe it necessary to design specific policies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "important": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "necessary or of great value:",
        "examples": [
          "important to I think his career is more important to him than I am.",
          "It's important for children to learn to get on with each other.",
          "the important thing The important thing is to keep the heat low or the sugar will burn.",
          "He's not amazingly handsome, but he's nice and that's more important."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having great effect or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "He was one of the most important writers of that period.",
          "an important person/decision"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of great value, meaning, or effect:",
        "examples": [
          "an important discovery",
          "[ + that clause ] It’s important that you tell the doctor all your symptoms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Important also means having great influence:",
        "examples": [
          "an important modern artist"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "importantly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that a fact you are talking about is important:",
        "examples": [
          "more importantly If we served more soft drinks, there would be fewer hangovers and, more importantly, fewer drink-driving incidents.",
          "Dave is still very shy. Importantly, though, he can stand up for himself when he needs to."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imported": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy or bring in products from another country:",
        "examples": [
          "import something from somewhere We import a large number of cars from Japan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce new goods, customs, or ideas to one country from another:",
        "examples": [
          "(be) imported from Jazz is an American modification of musical conventions imported from Europe.",
          "the spelling of imported words"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy information from one computer or computer program to another:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to import data from the database into this spreadsheet.",
          "imported files"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "importing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy or bring in products from another country:",
        "examples": [
          "import something from somewhere We import a large number of cars from Japan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce new goods, customs, or ideas to one country from another:",
        "examples": [
          "(be) imported from Jazz is an American modification of musical conventions imported from Europe.",
          "the spelling of imported words"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy information from one computer or computer program to another:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to import data from the database into this spreadsheet.",
          "imported files"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imports": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to buy or bring in products from another country:",
        "examples": [
          "import something from somewhere We import a large number of cars from Japan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce new goods, customs, or ideas to one country from another:",
        "examples": [
          "(be) imported from Jazz is an American modification of musical conventions imported from Europe.",
          "the spelling of imported words"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy information from one computer or computer program to another:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to import data from the database into this spreadsheet.",
          "imported files"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods bought by one country from another:",
        "examples": [
          "restrictions on foreign imports"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of bringing goods or fashions into a country:",
        "examples": [
          "the illegal importation of drugs",
          "an import licence",
          "import duties"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "importance or meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "little/no import Whether it is to be a \"working\" visit or an \"official\" visit is of little/no import."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring in products, goods, etc. from another country for sale or use:",
        "examples": [
          "We import a large number of cars from Japan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To import information into a program or computer is to copy it from another program or form of storage.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the importance given to something:",
        "examples": [
          "It is still too early to judge the political import of his speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something bought and taken into a country from another:",
        "examples": [
          "Imports of foreign cars are at an all-time high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that is made in one country and brought into another, especially in order to sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil is our most important import by far.",
          "cheap/expensive/imports"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or business of bringing goods into a country from another country:",
        "examples": [
          "The authorities imposed a ban on imports of hormone-treated beef.",
          "Trade (the sum of exports and imports) was equivalent to 44% of GDP.",
          "The officials were accused of evading tariffs on the import of cars and other luxury goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quantity of goods brought into one country from another during a particular period of time, or the value of these goods:",
        "examples": [
          "US imports of vehicles from Japan rose to $2.23 billion in March.",
          "growth/increase/decline in imports"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring a product into a country from another country, especially in order to sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "In some large chains, more than 80% of all produce is imported.",
          "For four consecutive quarters, the country has exported more than it has imported.",
          "import sth from/into sth We can undercut British showroom prices by up to 30% by importing cars from cheaper European markets.",
          "Some of the Chinese cars being imported into European countries use electrical components from Germany.",
          "Machinery products must comply with the safety regulations of the importing countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce new goods, customs, or ideas to one country from another:",
        "examples": [
          "The Brazilian-owned steel company has become one of the two biggest employers in town, importing a new management style and fresh capital to the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy information from one computer or computer program to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The images can be imported directly into the page layout."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received:",
        "examples": [
          "be imposed on Very high taxes have recently been imposed on cigarettes.",
          "Judges are imposing increasingly heavy fines for minor driving offences.",
          "impose something on something The council has imposed a ban on alcohol in the city parks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to accept something, especially a belief or way of living:",
        "examples": [
          "impose something on someone I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.",
          "We must impose some kind of order on the way this office is run."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to expect someone to do something for you or spend time with you when they do not want to or when it is not convenient for them:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you sure it's all right for me to come tonight? I don't want to impose.",
          "impose on She's always imposing on people - asking favours and getting everyone to do things for her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to establish something as a rule to be obeyed, or to force the acceptance of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Settlers often imposed their culture on the peoples of the countries they conquered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause inconvenience to someone or to try to spend time with them when they do not want you to:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s always imposing on people for favors.",
          "I hope I’m not imposing by staying another night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce a new law, tax, rule, or punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "impose a ban/restriction/penalty on sb/sth They are calling for the regulatory body to impose a ban on television ads aimed at the under-12s.",
          "to impose a fine/tariff/tax"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imposed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received:",
        "examples": [
          "be imposed on Very high taxes have recently been imposed on cigarettes.",
          "Judges are imposing increasingly heavy fines for minor driving offences.",
          "impose something on something The council has imposed a ban on alcohol in the city parks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to accept something, especially a belief or way of living:",
        "examples": [
          "impose something on someone I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.",
          "We must impose some kind of order on the way this office is run."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to expect someone to do something for you or spend time with you when they do not want to or when it is not convenient for them:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you sure it's all right for me to come tonight? I don't want to impose.",
          "impose on She's always imposing on people - asking favours and getting everyone to do things for her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imposing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having an appearance that looks important or causes admiration:",
        "examples": [
          "an imposing mansion",
          "He was an imposing figure on stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "noticeable because of large size, appearance, or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "an imposing mansion"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imposition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone expects another person to do something that they do not want to do or that is not convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "Would it be too much of an imposition to ask you to pick my parents up from the airport?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the introduction of a new law or system:",
        "examples": [
          "imposition of the imposition of the death penalty/martial law/sanctions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something done that causes inconvenience to another person:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope the drive to the airport isn’t an imposition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of establishing a rule or law to be obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "the imposition of new taxes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the introduction of a new law , tax, rule, or punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "the imposition of laws/legislation/rules"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impossibility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is impossible to do, or the state of being impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "What you're asking just can't be done - it's an impossibility.",
          "She finally acknowledged the impossibility of keeping her boyfriend secret."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not possible:",
        "examples": [
          "What you’re asking for is an impossibility."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impossible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If an action or event is impossible, it cannot happen or be achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "impossible to It was impossible to sleep because of the noise.",
          "impossible that It seems impossible that I could have walked by without noticing her.",
          "He made it impossible for me to say no.",
          "She ate three plates of spaghetti and a dessert? That's impossible. I don't believe it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An impossible situation is extremely difficult to deal with or solve:",
        "examples": [
          "It's an impossible situation - she's got to leave him but she can't bear losing her children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An impossible person behaves very badly or is extremely difficult to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to leave the job because my boss was impossible.",
          "My niece is impossible when she's tired - you can't do anything to please her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that cannot be expected to happen or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "ask the impossible She wants a man who is attractive and funny as well, which is asking the impossible in my opinion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to exist, happen, or be achieved; not possible:",
        "examples": [
          "an impossible goal",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It’s almost impossible to get them to agree on anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very difficult to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "Traffic at rush hour is just impossible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impossibly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely or more than is usual:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors are being forced to work impossibly long hours.",
          "She has an impossibly thin waist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that cannot happen or be expected to happen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely or unusually:",
        "examples": [
          "She had to work impossibly long hours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imposter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt like an impostor among all those intelligent people, as if he had no right to be there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "imposters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt like an impostor among all those intelligent people, as if he had no right to be there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "impostor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt like an impostor among all those intelligent people, as if he had no right to be there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "impotence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lack of power to change or improve a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "political impotence",
          "a sense of impotence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical condition in which a man cannot have sex because his penis cannot become hard or stay hard:",
        "examples": [
          "Men sometimes suffer from impotence after a serious illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical condition in which a man is unable to have children",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "impotent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having the power or ability to change or improve a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "You feel so impotent when your child is ill and you cannot help them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a man is impotent, he cannot have sex because his penis cannot become hard or stay hard.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a man is impotent, he is unable to have children.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking the power or ability to change or improve a situation",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "impound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If the police impound something that belongs to you, they take it away because you have broken the law:",
        "examples": [
          "The police impounded cars and other personal property belonging to the drug dealers.",
          "The vehicle was impounded by customs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take possession of something by legal right:",
        "examples": [
          "The police arrested the suspect and impounded his car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something away from someone because you have the legal right to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies in breach of the ruling may have certain assets impounded by the court."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impounded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the police impound something that belongs to you, they take it away because you have broken the law:",
        "examples": [
          "The police impounded cars and other personal property belonging to the drug dealers.",
          "The vehicle was impounded by customs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impractical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Impractical people are not naturally good at doing useful jobs such as making or repairing things.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Impractical arrangements, ideas, or methods cannot be done or used easily or effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "It's impractical to have so many people all trying to use this equipment at the same time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Impractical clothes, devices, etc. cause problems when used in normal situations:",
        "examples": [
          "I love high heels but they're rather impractical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not effective or reasonable, or (of people) not able to provide effective or simple solutions:",
        "examples": [
          "an impractical plan",
          "It’s impractical to buy things just because they’re on sale."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impregnable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A building or other place that is impregnable is so strongly built and/or defended that it cannot be entered by force:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite burglar alarms and window locks, homes are never impregnable against determined thieves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "powerful and impossible to beat, especially in sport:",
        "examples": [
          "impregnable lead Surrey have been building up an impregnable lead in this season's County Championship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so strongly made that it cannot be broken into or taken by force:",
        "examples": [
          "an impregnable fortress"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impregnate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something, usually a solid substance, to absorb something, usually a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "be impregnated with This cloth has been impregnated with special chemicals for cleaning computer screens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a woman or female animal pregnant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a woman or female animal pregnant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a substance to absorb a liquid substance:",
        "examples": [
          "This cloth is impregnated with a cleaning solution."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to admire or respect you:",
        "examples": [
          "be impressed with I remember when I was a child being very impressed with how many toys she had.",
          "be impressed by Your mother was clearly not impressed by our behaviour in the restaurant.",
          "impress someone with something He tried to impress me with his extensive knowledge of wine.",
          "fail to impress formal I'm afraid the new theatre fails to impress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel admiration or respect:",
        "examples": [
          "She impressed us with her sincerity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you impress something on someone, you cause them to understand its importance or value:",
        "examples": [
          "He always impressed on us the need to do our best."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impressed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to admire or respect you:",
        "examples": [
          "be impressed with I remember when I was a child being very impressed with how many toys she had.",
          "be impressed by Your mother was clearly not impressed by our behaviour in the restaurant.",
          "impress someone with something He tried to impress me with his extensive knowledge of wine.",
          "fail to impress formal I'm afraid the new theatre fails to impress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impressing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to admire or respect you:",
        "examples": [
          "be impressed with I remember when I was a child being very impressed with how many toys she had.",
          "be impressed by Your mother was clearly not impressed by our behaviour in the restaurant.",
          "impress someone with something He tried to impress me with his extensive knowledge of wine.",
          "fail to impress formal I'm afraid the new theatre fails to impress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel admiration or respect:",
        "examples": [
          "She impressed us with her sincerity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you impress something on someone, you cause them to understand its importance or value:",
        "examples": [
          "He always impressed on us the need to do our best."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impression": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an idea or opinion of what something or someone is like:",
        "examples": [
          "impression of I didn't get much of an impression of the place because it was dark when we drove through it.",
          "What was your impression of Charlotte's husband?",
          "first impression I don't tend to trust first impressions (= the opinion you form when you meet someone or see something for the first time).",
          "[ + that ] When I first met him I got/had the impression that he was a shy sort of person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that something is true, especially when it is not:",
        "examples": [
          "I was under the impression (that) you didn't get on too well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something seems, looks, or feels to a particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "make/give/create an impression It makes/gives/creates a very bad impression if you're late for an interview.",
          "[ + (that) ] He likes to give the impression (that) he's terribly popular and has lots of friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt at copying another person's manner and speech, etc., especially in order to make people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "do an impression of She does a really good impression of the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark made on the surface of something by pressing an object onto it:",
        "examples": [
          "There were impressions around her ankles made by the tops of her socks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the copies of a book that have been printed at the same time without any changes being made:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the second impression of the encyclopedia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone visits or sees a particular page on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "page impression The company pointed to a 15 per cent rise in page impressions on its website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea or opinion of what someone or something is like:",
        "examples": [
          "It makes a bad impression if you’re late for an interview.",
          "[ + that clause ] I get the impression that she’s rather shy.",
          "[ + that clause ] I was under the impression that you didn’t like your job (= I was wrong to think that you did not like your job)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "effect or influence on the way someone feels or thinks:",
        "examples": [
          "All our warnings made little impression on him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark made on the surface of something by pressing an object into it:",
        "examples": [
          "The bookcase had left an impression in the rug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single time that an internet advertisement is seen by a user:",
        "examples": [
          "They market a company's product for a fixed rate per 1,000 impressions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the copies of a book that have been printed at the same time without any changes being made:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the second impression of the encyclopedia."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impressionable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easily influenced by other people, especially because you are young:",
        "examples": [
          "at that impressionable age He's at that impressionable age when he's very easily led by other children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily influenced:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s at an impressionable age."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impressions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an idea or opinion of what something or someone is like:",
        "examples": [
          "impression of I didn't get much of an impression of the place because it was dark when we drove through it.",
          "What was your impression of Charlotte's husband?",
          "first impression I don't tend to trust first impressions (= the opinion you form when you meet someone or see something for the first time).",
          "[ + that ] When I first met him I got/had the impression that he was a shy sort of person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that something is true, especially when it is not:",
        "examples": [
          "I was under the impression (that) you didn't get on too well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something seems, looks, or feels to a particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "make/give/create an impression It makes/gives/creates a very bad impression if you're late for an interview.",
          "[ + (that) ] He likes to give the impression (that) he's terribly popular and has lots of friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt at copying another person's manner and speech, etc., especially in order to make people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "do an impression of She does a really good impression of the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark made on the surface of something by pressing an object onto it:",
        "examples": [
          "There were impressions around her ankles made by the tops of her socks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the copies of a book that have been printed at the same time without any changes being made:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the second impression of the encyclopedia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone visits or sees a particular page on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "page impression The company pointed to a 15 per cent rise in page impressions on its website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea or opinion of what someone or something is like:",
        "examples": [
          "It makes a bad impression if you’re late for an interview.",
          "[ + that clause ] I get the impression that she’s rather shy.",
          "[ + that clause ] I was under the impression that you didn’t like your job (= I was wrong to think that you did not like your job)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "effect or influence on the way someone feels or thinks:",
        "examples": [
          "All our warnings made little impression on him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark made on the surface of something by pressing an object into it:",
        "examples": [
          "The bookcase had left an impression in the rug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single time that an internet advertisement is seen by a user:",
        "examples": [
          "They market a company's product for a fixed rate per 1,000 impressions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the copies of a book that have been printed at the same time without any changes being made:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the second impression of the encyclopedia."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impressive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If an object or achievement is impressive, you admire or respect it, usually because it is special, important, or very large:",
        "examples": [
          "That was an impressive performance from such a young tennis player.",
          "an impressive collection of modern paintings",
          "There are some very impressive buildings in the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is impressive, you admire or respect that person for their special skills or abilities:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a very impressive public speaker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing someone to feel admiration or respect:",
        "examples": [
          "an impressive performance"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imprint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to mark a surface by pressing something hard into it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fix an event or experience so firmly in the memory that it cannot be forgotten although you do not try to remember it:",
        "examples": [
          "be imprinted on That look of grief would be imprinted on her mind forever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the name of a publisher as it appears on a particular set of books",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when an object presses on something and leaves a mark:",
        "examples": [
          "The button had left an imprint on my arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when an event or experience becomes fixed in someone's memory or leaves its mark in some way on their appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "War has left its imprint on the strained faces of these people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark a surface by pressing something into it, or to fix something firmly in the memory:",
        "examples": [
          "The terrible scene has been deeply imprinted on my mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the name of a company that produces books as it appears on a particular set of books:",
        "examples": [
          "The company publishes more than 2,100 titles annually under 35 imprints.",
          "Each book within an imprint must have the same look, approach, and usability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information about the company that has produced a book, newspaper, etc. which is usually printed on the title page or the last page:",
        "examples": [
          "The edition number of the Guardian appears in the imprint on the back page of the paper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imprinted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark a surface by pressing something hard into it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fix an event or experience so firmly in the memory that it cannot be forgotten although you do not try to remember it:",
        "examples": [
          "be imprinted on That look of grief would be imprinted on her mind forever."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imprinting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark a surface by pressing something hard into it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fix an event or experience so firmly in the memory that it cannot be forgotten although you do not try to remember it:",
        "examples": [
          "be imprinted on That look of grief would be imprinted on her mind forever."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imprints": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to mark a surface by pressing something hard into it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fix an event or experience so firmly in the memory that it cannot be forgotten although you do not try to remember it:",
        "examples": [
          "be imprinted on That look of grief would be imprinted on her mind forever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the name of a publisher as it appears on a particular set of books",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when an object presses on something and leaves a mark:",
        "examples": [
          "The button had left an imprint on my arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when an event or experience becomes fixed in someone's memory or leaves its mark in some way on their appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "War has left its imprint on the strained faces of these people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark a surface by pressing something into it, or to fix something firmly in the memory:",
        "examples": [
          "The terrible scene has been deeply imprinted on my mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the name of a company that produces books as it appears on a particular set of books:",
        "examples": [
          "The company publishes more than 2,100 titles annually under 35 imprints.",
          "Each book within an imprint must have the same look, approach, and usability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information about the company that has produced a book, newspaper, etc. which is usually printed on the title page or the last page:",
        "examples": [
          "The edition number of the Guardian appears in the imprint on the back page of the paper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imprison": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in prison:",
        "examples": [
          "be imprisoned for He was imprisoned in 1965 for attempted murder.",
          "figurative Unable to go out because of the deep snow, she felt imprisoned in her own house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in prison or in a situation that is like prison:",
        "examples": [
          "If found guilty, he could be imprisoned for ten years.",
          "After weeks of snow, she felt imprisoned in her own home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imprisoned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in prison:",
        "examples": [
          "be imprisoned for He was imprisoned in 1965 for attempted murder.",
          "figurative Unable to go out because of the deep snow, she felt imprisoned in her own house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imprisoning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in prison:",
        "examples": [
          "be imprisoned for He was imprisoned in 1965 for attempted murder.",
          "figurative Unable to go out because of the deep snow, she felt imprisoned in her own house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "imprisonment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting someone in prison or the condition of being kept in prison:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sentenced to five years' imprisonment.",
          "He could win damages for his father's wrongful imprisonment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "improbable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not likely to happen or be true:",
        "examples": [
          "it is highly improbable that It's highly improbable that Norris will agree.",
          "an improbable-sounding excuse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not likely to be true or to happen; not probable:",
        "examples": [
          "an improbable excuse"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impromptu": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "done or said without earlier planning or preparation:",
        "examples": [
          "an impromptu party/performance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or said without earlier planning or preparation:",
        "examples": [
          "an impromptu speech"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "improper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dishonest and against a law or a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "improper use The governor has denied making improper use of state money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unsuitable or not correct for a particular use or occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "improper prescription of medicines",
          "Is it considered improper to wear such a short skirt to a formal occasion?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to sex in a way that is rude or socially unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "improper suggestions I trust you're not making improper suggestions to my husband!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being against a law or a rule; dishonest or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "The treasurer denied accepting any improper payments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not suitable or correct for a particular use or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "an improper choice of words"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dishonest, and not allowed by a rule or by law:",
        "examples": [
          "The cropland may have been polluted because of improper use of pesticides and fertilizers.",
          "improper accounting/payments/trading",
          "improper activity/conduct/practices"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "improperly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is dishonest or against a law or a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "Authorities say the two men had improperly obtained driving licences.",
          "According to the prosecutor, he had improperly shared classified information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is unsuitable or not correct for a particular use or occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "Carrying a backpack improperly can lead to a serious sprain.",
          "Botulism is a form of food poisoning that occurs after eating improperly canned foods."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "improve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) get better:",
        "examples": [
          "He did a lot to improve conditions for factory workers.",
          "I thought the best way to improve my French was to live in France.",
          "Her health has improved dramatically since she started on this new diet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get better, or to make something better:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Her grades have improved greatly this semester.",
          "[ T ] He did a lot to improve conditions for factory workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you improve on something, you succeed in doing or making it better:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The company is hoping to improve on last year’s sales figures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get better:",
        "examples": [
          "gradually/greatly/vastly improve Conditions for foreign investors are also gradually improving.",
          "improve considerably/dramatically/significantly"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something better:",
        "examples": [
          "We're working hard to improve the situation.",
          "to improve performance/profitability/service",
          "improve efficiency/quality/productivity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if prices, shares, sales, etc. improve a particular amount, they increase by that amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Total new business improved by almost a quarter in the three months to September 30.",
          "The shares improved 20p to 730p.",
          "begin/continue to improve Total exports continued to improve and increased by 10.3% in November."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "improved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "better than before:",
        "examples": [
          "Highlights of the package include a wage increase, improved health care benefits and better tuition scholarships.",
          "improved earnings/profits/results Also contributing to improved earnings is better productivity.",
          "He made improved efficiency a key part of his budget plan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "improvement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something gets better or when you make it better:",
        "examples": [
          "improvement in We expect to see some improvement in the economy.",
          "home improvements",
          "improvement on These white walls are a big improvement on that disgusting old wallpaper.",
          "He's been having treatment for two months now without any improvement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of making something better or of getting better:",
        "examples": [
          "[  C ] We made some improvements to the house before selling it.",
          "[ U ] There’s been no improvement in his condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something getting better, or the act of making something better:",
        "examples": [
          "constant/continued/significant improvement",
          "signs of improvement",
          "need/show/see improvement August appeared to show improvement in the job market.",
          "improvement on/over sth It is unlikely that the current year will see any improvement on the $2.19bn net profit achieved in the year to June.",
          "areas/opportunities/room for improvement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that is better than it was before, or a change that makes a situation better:",
        "examples": [
          "21% improvement in annual profits",
          "performance/product/quality improvements",
          "improvement to/in sth They plan to make incremental improvements to existing products and services."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "improvements": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something gets better or when you make it better:",
        "examples": [
          "improvement in We expect to see some improvement in the economy.",
          "home improvements",
          "improvement on These white walls are a big improvement on that disgusting old wallpaper.",
          "He's been having treatment for two months now without any improvement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of making something better or of getting better:",
        "examples": [
          "[  C ] We made some improvements to the house before selling it.",
          "[ U ] There’s been no improvement in his condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something getting better, or the act of making something better:",
        "examples": [
          "constant/continued/significant improvement",
          "signs of improvement",
          "need/show/see improvement August appeared to show improvement in the job market.",
          "improvement on/over sth It is unlikely that the current year will see any improvement on the $2.19bn net profit achieved in the year to June.",
          "areas/opportunities/room for improvement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that is better than it was before, or a change that makes a situation better:",
        "examples": [
          "21% improvement in annual profits",
          "performance/product/quality improvements",
          "improvement to/in sth They plan to make incremental improvements to existing products and services."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "improves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) get better:",
        "examples": [
          "He did a lot to improve conditions for factory workers.",
          "I thought the best way to improve my French was to live in France.",
          "Her health has improved dramatically since she started on this new diet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get better, or to make something better:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Her grades have improved greatly this semester.",
          "[ T ] He did a lot to improve conditions for factory workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you improve on something, you succeed in doing or making it better:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The company is hoping to improve on last year’s sales figures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get better:",
        "examples": [
          "gradually/greatly/vastly improve Conditions for foreign investors are also gradually improving.",
          "improve considerably/dramatically/significantly"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something better:",
        "examples": [
          "We're working hard to improve the situation.",
          "to improve performance/profitability/service",
          "improve efficiency/quality/productivity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if prices, shares, sales, etc. improve a particular amount, they increase by that amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Total new business improved by almost a quarter in the three months to September 30.",
          "The shares improved 20p to 730p.",
          "begin/continue to improve Total exports continued to improve and increased by 10.3% in November."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "improving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) get better:",
        "examples": [
          "He did a lot to improve conditions for factory workers.",
          "I thought the best way to improve my French was to live in France.",
          "Her health has improved dramatically since she started on this new diet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "improvisation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a performance that an actor, musician, etc. has not practised or planned:",
        "examples": [
          "a blues/jazz improvisation",
          "There are classes in movement, dance, and improvisation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making or doing something with whatever is available at the time:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm afraid we don't have all the necessary equipment, so a little improvisation might be required."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a performance that is not practiced and that is invented by the performers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Improvisation is also the activity of making or doing something that you have not planned, using whatever you find.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "improvise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to invent or make something, such as a speech or a device, at the time when it is needed without already having planned it:",
        "examples": [
          "I hadn't prepared a speech so I suddenly had to improvise.",
          "improvise something from something We improvised a mattress from a pile of blankets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When actors or musicians improvise, they perform without prepared speech or music, making up the play, music, etc. as they perform it:",
        "examples": [
          "During certain scenes of the play there isn't any script and the actors just improvise (the dialogue)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invent or provide something at the time when it is needed without having already planned it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We improvised a mattress from a pile of blankets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To improvise music or speech is to invent it while you are performing it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Hughes encourages young actors to improvise during rehearsals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "improvised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invent or make something, such as a speech or a device, at the time when it is needed without already having planned it:",
        "examples": [
          "I hadn't prepared a speech so I suddenly had to improvise.",
          "improvise something from something We improvised a mattress from a pile of blankets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When actors or musicians improvise, they perform without prepared speech or music, making up the play, music, etc. as they perform it:",
        "examples": [
          "During certain scenes of the play there isn't any script and the actors just improvise (the dialogue)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "improvising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invent or make something, such as a speech or a device, at the time when it is needed without already having planned it:",
        "examples": [
          "I hadn't prepared a speech so I suddenly had to improvise.",
          "improvise something from something We improvised a mattress from a pile of blankets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When actors or musicians improvise, they perform without prepared speech or music, making up the play, music, etc. as they perform it:",
        "examples": [
          "During certain scenes of the play there isn't any script and the actors just improvise (the dialogue)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impugn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause people to doubt someone's character, qualities, or reputation by criticizing them:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you impugning my competence as a professional designer?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause people to doubt or not trust someone’s character, honesty, or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "He could no longer work as a doctor because his reputation had been impugned."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impulse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden strong wish to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "impulse to I had this sudden impulse to shout out \"Nonsense!\" in the middle of her speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because you suddenly want to, although you haven't planned to:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I didn't know you were looking for some new shoes.\" \"Oh, I wasn't - I just bought them on impulse.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short electrical, radio, or light signal that carries information or instructions between the parts of a system:",
        "examples": [
          "an electrical/nerve impulse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is the force behind or reason for something else:",
        "examples": [
          "a creative/commercial impulse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, strong desire to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I had this impulse to dye my hair red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something on impulse, you do it because you suddenly want to:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I bought this expensive sweater on impulse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short electrical signal that carries information or instructions between the parts of a system:",
        "examples": [
          "nerve impulses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force that is working on an object multiplied by the amount of time it is working",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "impulses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden strong wish to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "impulse to I had this sudden impulse to shout out \"Nonsense!\" in the middle of her speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because you suddenly want to, although you haven't planned to:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I didn't know you were looking for some new shoes.\" \"Oh, I wasn't - I just bought them on impulse.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short electrical, radio, or light signal that carries information or instructions between the parts of a system:",
        "examples": [
          "an electrical/nerve impulse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is the force behind or reason for something else:",
        "examples": [
          "a creative/commercial impulse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, strong desire to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I had this impulse to dye my hair red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something on impulse, you do it because you suddenly want to:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I bought this expensive sweater on impulse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short electrical signal that carries information or instructions between the parts of a system:",
        "examples": [
          "nerve impulses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force that is working on an object multiplied by the amount of time it is working",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "impulsive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing behaviour in which you do things suddenly without any planning and without considering the effects they may have:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be so impulsive - think before you act.",
          "an impulsive man/decision/gesture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "acting or done suddenly without any planning or consideration of the results:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s an impulsive shopper and often buys things she doesn’t need."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impunity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "freedom from punishment or from the unpleasant results of something that has been done:",
        "examples": [
          "with impunity Criminal gangs are terrorizing the city with apparent impunity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "freedom from punishment for something that has been done that is wrong or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "She thought that her money and power gave her the right to ignore the law with impunity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "impure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mixed with other substances and therefore lower in quality:",
        "examples": [
          "impure heroin/gold"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving sexual thoughts or behaviour that are wrong or not moral:",
        "examples": [
          "impure thoughts She was accused of having impure thoughts about her male students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mixed with other substances and therefore harmful or lower in quality:",
        "examples": [
          "impure drinking water"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inability": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lack of ability to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Inability to use a computer is a serious disadvantage when you are applying for jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lack of ability to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually sing ] an inability to read and write"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inaccurate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not completely correct or exact, or not able to do something correctly or exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "wildly inaccurate Their estimate of the cost of the project was wildly (= extremely) inaccurate.",
          "an inaccurate device/weapon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not correct, or not exact:",
        "examples": [
          "Your information is inaccurate – I was born in 1956, not 1965.",
          "inaccurate measurements"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inadequacy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something is not good enough or is too small in amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Economic growth is hindered by the inadequacies of the public transport system.",
          "The inadequacy of the budget is likely to cause problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lack of confidence that makes you feel unable to deal with a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I always suffer from feelings of inadequacy when I'm with him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inadequate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not good enough or too low in quality:",
        "examples": [
          "woefully inadequate This work is woefully (= extremely) inadequate - you'll have to do it again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too small in amount:",
        "examples": [
          "She rejected the $2 million offer as totally inadequate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not confident enough to deal with a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Maddie's a real expert on art, so I feel completely inadequate whenever I talk to her about it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too low in quality or too small in amount; not enough:",
        "examples": [
          "an inadequate income/offer",
          "I feel inadequate when I talk to Miranda about art because she knows so much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too small in amount:",
        "examples": [
          "inadequate funds/incomes/pensions Too many of us are retiring on hopelessly inadequate incomes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too low in quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The report says that long-range spending plans are \"inadequate\".",
          "inadequate controls/monitoring/oversight"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inadmissible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to be accepted in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "Her confession was ruled inadmissible as evidence because it was given under pressure from the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to be accepted, esp. in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "The lie detector test was inadmissible as evidence in the case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not accepted in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "inadmissible evidence"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inadvertently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not intentional:",
        "examples": [
          "He inadvertently deleted the file.",
          "I inadvertently ended up on the wrong street."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely silly or with no real meaning or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always making inane remarks.",
          "There are too many inane quiz shows on television these days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely silly or lacking real meaning or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "There are so many inane programs on television!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inanimate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having none of the characteristics of life that an animal or plant has:",
        "examples": [
          "inanimate object He looks at me as if I'm an inanimate object."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "possessing none of the characteristics of life that an animal or plant has:",
        "examples": [
          "an inanimate object"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inappropriate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unsuitable:",
        "examples": [
          "inappropriate for His casual behaviour was wholly inappropriate for such a formal occasion.",
          "inappropriate (for someone) to do something I think it would be inappropriate (for you) to invite her to a party so soon after her husband's death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unsuitable, esp. for the particular time, place, or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "His casual clothes were inappropriate for such a formal occasion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not suitable for a particular situation or person:",
        "examples": [
          "inappropriate for sb/sth He had investments in a property company and six media shareholdings - all of which were deemed inappropriate for a BBC director general.",
          "inappropriate for sb to do sth It is entirely inappropriate for fast food chains to be linked to sport.",
          "completely/totally/wholly inappropriate",
          "inappropriate action/behaviour/conduct"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inappropriately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is unsuitable, or wrong in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "an effort to stop them spending money inappropriately",
          "There is nothing to suggest the attorney acted inappropriately in the case."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inaudible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to be heard:",
        "examples": [
          "The noise of the machinery made her voice inaudible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to be heard:",
        "examples": [
          "The noise of the machinery made her voice inaudible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inaudibly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is unable to be heard:",
        "examples": [
          "Music was playing almost inaudibly backstage.",
          "She murmured inaudibly to herself."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inaugural": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An inaugural speech is the first speech someone gives when starting an important new job:",
        "examples": [
          "the president's inaugural address to the nation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An inaugural event is the first in a series of planned events:",
        "examples": [
          "the inaugural meeting of the archaeological society"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an inaugural speech is the first speech someone gives when starting an important new job:",
        "examples": [
          "an inaugural address/lecture/speech In her inaugural speech, she identified the recruitment of top faculty talent to the university as one of her chief goals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an inaugural event is the first in a series of planned events:",
        "examples": [
          "He plans to be on the inaugural flight when the twinjet aircraft goes into service next month.",
          "He held the inaugural meeting on Friday of a council to forge common ground between union and business leaders.",
          "an inaugural celebration/ceremony/event"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inauguration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of officially putting someone into an important position, or the ceremony at which this is done:",
        "examples": [
          "He watched the inauguration of his country's new president.",
          "When is the inauguration?",
          "an inauguration ceremony"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of something officially starting to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1900 Paris saw the inauguration of the Metro."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of a new period, style, or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "It was the inauguration of a new era in American life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting a service, system, etc. into action, or an occasion when this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "On Friday the company celebrated the inauguration of their latest North Sea installation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting someone into an official position with a ceremony, or an occasion when this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "presidential inauguration"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inbound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "travelling towards a particular point:",
        "examples": [
          "We expect delays to both inbound and outbound trains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "travelling towards a particular point or place rather than leaving it:",
        "examples": [
          "inbound flights/traffic",
          "The company receives around 100 inbound calls per day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming from another country:",
        "examples": [
          "They will discourage foreign investment by effectively levying a tax on inbound investment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inbred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an inbred quality or characteristic is firmly established in a person:",
        "examples": [
          "an inbred sense of right and wrong",
          "inbred racism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "produced by breeding between closely related plants, animals, or people:",
        "examples": [
          "an inbred population/family/strain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having as a basic part of your character:",
        "examples": [
          "An inbred distrust of government is increasing across the nation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "produced by breeding between closely related plants, animals, or people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "inc": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for incorporated: used in the names of US companies that are legally established:",
        "examples": [
          "Bishop Computer Services, Inc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofincorporated:",
        "examples": [
          "Automated Document Systems, Inc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "They operate two flights a day between London and Lyon for £60 return inc taxes.",
          "The Guide costs £8.95 inc. postage and packing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Time Inc. announced it would launch a Greek version of two of its magazines.",
          "Developer enthusiasm for Apple Inc. increases before every new product launch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incantation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the performance of) words that are believed to have a magical effect when spoken or sung:",
        "examples": [
          "chant an incantation Around the fire, tribal elders chanted incantations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the saying of words believed to have a magical effect when spoken or sung:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She recited an incantation designed to protect the planet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incantations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the performance of) words that are believed to have a magical effect when spoken or sung:",
        "examples": [
          "chant an incantation Around the fire, tribal elders chanted incantations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the saying of words believed to have a magical effect when spoken or sung:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She recited an incantation designed to protect the planet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incapable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "incapable of He seems incapable of walking past a music shop without going in and buying another CD.",
          "I think she's incapable of love."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s incapable of hurting a fly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incapacitated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to work or do things normally, or unable to do what you intended to do:",
        "examples": [
          "The illness left her temporarily incapacitated.",
          "The idea of a Taser is to keep an attacker incapacitated, so a person can get away safely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incapacity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that you are unable to do something because you do not have the ability or you are too weak:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] the incapacity of the police to limit the rise in crime"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of not being able to do something such as a job, usually because of an illness:",
        "examples": [
          "mental/physical incapacity"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incarcerated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or keep someone in prison or in a place used as a prison:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of dissidents have been interrogated or incarcerated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone in a closed place and prevent them from leaving it:",
        "examples": [
          "be incarcerated in We were incarcerated in that broken elevator for four hours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incarceration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting or keeping someone in prison or in a place used as a prison:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re spending billions of dollars each year on incarceration.",
          "The prisoner was sentenced to five months of incarceration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of keeping someone in a closed place and preventing them from leaving it :",
        "examples": [
          "The housemates on the reality TV show are asked to survive incarceration for three weeks.",
          "The girl’s four-month incarceration at the hands of her parents came to light yesterday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incarnate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in human form:",
        "examples": [
          "devil incarnate One survivor described his torturers as devils incarnate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in human form:",
        "examples": [
          "Zhang is charisma incarnate, attracting your attention whenever she is on screen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incarnation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular life, in religions that believe that we have many lives:",
        "examples": [
          "previous incarnation He believes that he was a Roman warrior in a previous incarnation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular physical form or condition of something or someone that is changing or developing:",
        "examples": [
          "This film is the latest incarnation of a fairy tale that dates back to the Middle Ages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extreme example, in human form, of a particular characteristic or type of behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the incarnation of evil (= was extremely evil)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the appearance of a god as a human",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the human form of a spirit, or the human representation of a principle or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] When he dances, he’s the incarnation of gracefulness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An incarnation is also, according to some religious beliefs, one of the several lives people have over time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An incarnation can also be a new or different form or condition of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] This movie is the latest incarnation of an old French fairy tale."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incense": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is burnt to produce a sweet smell, especially as part of a religious ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "an incense burner/stick"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to be extremely angry:",
        "examples": [
          "The editor said a lot of readers would be incensed by my article on class.",
          "I was so incensed by what he was saying I had to walk out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is burned to produce a sweet smell",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to be extremely angry:",
        "examples": [
          "The editor felt readers would be incensed by my article."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incentive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that encourages a person to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "tax incentive Tax incentives have been very effective in encouraging people to save and invest more of their income.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] There is little incentive for people to leave their cars at home when public transport remains so expensive.",
          "incentive to Bonus payments provide an incentive to work harder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that encourages a person to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Tax incentives are sometimes effective in encouraging people to save money.",
          "[ U ] These kids have no incentive to learn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something, especially money, that encourages a person or organization to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "financial/fiscal/monetary incentive Cash grants were part of the financial incentives given to developers of new solar power technology.",
          "a big/great/generous incentive",
          "incentive to do sth",
          "Executives had a strong incentive to destroy papers they knew would incriminate them in court.",
          "be/have little/no incentive There will be little incentive to consolidate before new tax laws take effect.",
          "incentive for sb to do sth There's no incentive for the unions to make concessions now, since they've always been given what they asked for.",
          "incentive package/plan/system",
          "create/offer/provide an incentive"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incentives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that encourages a person to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "tax incentive Tax incentives have been very effective in encouraging people to save and invest more of their income.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] There is little incentive for people to leave their cars at home when public transport remains so expensive.",
          "incentive to Bonus payments provide an incentive to work harder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that encourages a person to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Tax incentives are sometimes effective in encouraging people to save money.",
          "[ U ] These kids have no incentive to learn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something, especially money, that encourages a person or organization to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "financial/fiscal/monetary incentive Cash grants were part of the financial incentives given to developers of new solar power technology.",
          "a big/great/generous incentive",
          "incentive to do sth",
          "Executives had a strong incentive to destroy papers they knew would incriminate them in court.",
          "be/have little/no incentive There will be little incentive to consolidate before new tax laws take effect.",
          "incentive for sb to do sth There's no incentive for the unions to make concessions now, since they've always been given what they asked for.",
          "incentive package/plan/system",
          "create/offer/provide an incentive"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inception": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of an organization or official activity:",
        "examples": [
          "since something's inception Since its inception in 1968, the company has been at the forefront of computer development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of an organization or official activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Since its inception in 1968, the company has been at the forefront of computer development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of an organization, official activity, system, or agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Since its inception in 1968, the company has been at the forefront of computer development.",
          "the inception of an era/a period",
          "the inception of a project/programme/scheme At the inception of the program, all parties will defer their complaints to the governing body."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incessant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "never stopping, especially in an annoying or unpleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "incessant rain/noise/complaints"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of something unpleasant) never stopping:",
        "examples": [
          "The region endured weeks of incessant rain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incessantly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that never stops, especially when this is annoying or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "She talked incessantly about the most trivial things.",
          "He checks his phone incessantly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sexual activity involving people who are closely related and not legally allowed to marry:",
        "examples": [
          "a victim of incest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sexual activity between people who are too closely related to marry",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "inch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit used for measuring length, approximately equal to 2.54 centimetres, sometimes shown by the symbol ″:",
        "examples": [
          "Twelve inches are equal to one foot.",
          "He had a cut an inch long above his left eye.",
          "The snow was six inches deep in some places.",
          "a piece of wood 2″ by 2″"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very slowly or in many short stages:",
        "examples": [
          "inch towards We are inching towards an agreement.",
          "inch up Crime rates have inched up in recent years.",
          "inch higher Share prices inched higher during the day.",
          "inch closer Residents watched the flames inch closer and closer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of length equal to 1/12 foot or 2.54 centimeters",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very slowly, or in a lot of short stages:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Stock prices inched higher throughout the afternoon.",
          "[ T ] Mike inched the bookcase into position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measure equal to one-twelfth of a foot or 2.54 centimetres:",
        "examples": [
          "Eighteen inches of snow disrupted deliveries across the Midwest.",
          "The tablet computer's screen measures 9.4 inches diagonally.",
          "Sheet metal cladding costs more per square inch than reinforced plastic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very slowly or in a lot of short stages:",
        "examples": [
          "inch ahead/along/forward Crates inched along the conveyor belt on their way out of the warehouse.",
          "Legislators inched closer to closing a loophole in the law.",
          "inch up/upward Stocks slowly inched upward in March."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit used for measuring length, approximately equal to 2.54 centimetres, sometimes shown by the symbol ″:",
        "examples": [
          "Twelve inches are equal to one foot.",
          "He had a cut an inch long above his left eye.",
          "The snow was six inches deep in some places.",
          "a piece of wood 2″ by 2″"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very slowly or in many short stages:",
        "examples": [
          "inch towards We are inching towards an agreement.",
          "inch up Crime rates have inched up in recent years.",
          "inch higher Share prices inched higher during the day.",
          "inch closer Residents watched the flames inch closer and closer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of length equal to 1/12 foot or 2.54 centimeters",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very slowly, or in a lot of short stages:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Stock prices inched higher throughout the afternoon.",
          "[ T ] Mike inched the bookcase into position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measure equal to one-twelfth of a foot or 2.54 centimetres:",
        "examples": [
          "Eighteen inches of snow disrupted deliveries across the Midwest.",
          "The tablet computer's screen measures 9.4 inches diagonally.",
          "Sheet metal cladding costs more per square inch than reinforced plastic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very slowly or in a lot of short stages:",
        "examples": [
          "inch ahead/along/forward Crates inched along the conveyor belt on their way out of the warehouse.",
          "Legislators inched closer to closing a loophole in the law.",
          "inch up/upward Stocks slowly inched upward in March."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incidences": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the rate at which something, especially a disease, happens:",
        "examples": [
          "incidence of They found an increased incidence of cancer near nuclear power stations.",
          "Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease and the incidence varies from country to country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a ray of light touching a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The point at which a ray of light hits a surface is called the point of incidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rate at which something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s been an increased incidence of cancer in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the falling or hitting of an object or beam of energy, such as light, on a surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The angle of incidence is the angle that a beam of light or other energy hitting a surface makes with a line vertical to that surface.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rate at which something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "increase/decrease/reduce the incidence of sth We intend to reduce the incidence of loan defaults by restructuring payments.",
          "The incidence of financial fraud among companies having an audit decreased threefold in the last ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the financial effect of taxes on people or companies, especially taxes not directly paid by them:",
        "examples": [
          "High business property taxes added to the tax incidence on consumers by increasing the costs of goods and services.",
          "Although mean incomes increased by 3.5% when the incidence of taxation is accounted for it leads to a 2.4% fall in mean income."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incident": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an event that is either unpleasant or unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "an isolated/serious/unfortunate incident",
          "A youth was seriously injured in a shooting incident on Saturday night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with nothing unpleasant or unusual happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite fears of violence, the demonstration passed off without incident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "touching or hitting the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "an incident ray/wave"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event, esp. one that is either unpleasant or unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Many shipping companies do not report incidents of piracy, for fear of raising their insurance rates.",
          "[ U ] The demonstration took place without incident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "touching or hitting the surface of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An incident ray or incident wave is a beam of light or other energy that hits a surface.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "incidentally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used before saying something that is not as important as the main subject of conversation, but is connected to it in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a marvellous meal at that restaurant you recommended - incidentally, I must give you the number of a similar one I know."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when mentioning a subject that has not been discussed before, often making it seem less important than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "Incidentally, I wanted to have a word with you about your travel expenses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used about something that is connected to the main subject but is not as important:",
        "examples": [
          "“Ain’t” was mentioned only incidentally in an article about nonstandard words."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Incidentally is also used to introduce something additional that is not as important:",
        "examples": [
          "Incidentally, she was a very popular mayor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incidentals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "details or costs that relate to something but are less important or smaller than the main ones:",
        "examples": [
          "Take some foreign currency to cover incidentals like the taxi fare to your hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unimportant facts:",
        "examples": [
          "She may be wrong on incidentals, but she’s never wrong in substance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Incidentals are also small expenses:",
        "examples": [
          "I need money for incidentals like coffee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incidents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an event that is either unpleasant or unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "an isolated/serious/unfortunate incident",
          "A youth was seriously injured in a shooting incident on Saturday night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with nothing unpleasant or unusual happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite fears of violence, the demonstration passed off without incident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "touching or hitting the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "an incident ray/wave"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event, esp. one that is either unpleasant or unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Many shipping companies do not report incidents of piracy, for fear of raising their insurance rates.",
          "[ U ] The demonstration took place without incident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "touching or hitting the surface of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An incident ray or incident wave is a beam of light or other energy that hits a surface.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "incinerate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to burn something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "to incinerate waste",
          "The spacecraft and its crew were incinerated by the billion-degree temperatures generated by the fireball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is accused of incinerating hazardous waste without a license."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incinerated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "to incinerate waste",
          "The spacecraft and its crew were incinerated by the billion-degree temperatures generated by the fireball."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incinerator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for burning things that are no longer wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "a garbage/hazardous-waste incinerator",
          "a hospital incinerator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for burning waste material",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "incision": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an opening that is made in something with a sharp tool, especially in someone's body during an operation:",
        "examples": [
          "make an incision The surgeon makes a small incision into which a tube is inserted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wound or scar made by a surgical cut",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cut made in the surface of the skin or in other body tissue",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "incisions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an opening that is made in something with a sharp tool, especially in someone's body during an operation:",
        "examples": [
          "make an incision The surgeon makes a small incision into which a tube is inserted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wound or scar made by a surgical cut",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cut made in the surface of the skin or in other body tissue",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "incite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to encourage someone to do or feel something unpleasant or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "She incited racial hatred by distributing anti-Semitic leaflets.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She was expelled for inciting her classmates to rebel against their teachers.",
          "incite someone to something They denied inciting the crowd to violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage someone to do or feel something unpleasant or violent, or to cause violent or unpleasant actions:",
        "examples": [
          "The ads were trying to incite public opinion against the government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inciting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage someone to do or feel something unpleasant or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "She incited racial hatred by distributing anti-Semitic leaflets.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She was expelled for inciting her classmates to rebel against their teachers.",
          "incite someone to something They denied inciting the crowd to violence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inclement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Inclement weather is unpleasant, especially with cold wind and rain.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of weather) unpleasant, esp. cold or stormy:",
        "examples": [
          "The concert in the park was postponed because of the inclement weather."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inclination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling that you want to do a particular thing, or the fact that you prefer or are more likely to do a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] My own inclination would be to look for another job.",
          "We should be basing our decisions on solid facts, not inclinations and hunches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small downward movement:",
        "examples": [
          "a solemn inclination of the head"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the angle at which something slopes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a preference or tendency, or a feeling that makes a person want to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Tony has a strong inclination toward the arts.",
          "If I were in your situation, my inclination would be to look for another job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (make someone) feel something or want to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The prime minister is believed to be inclining towards an April election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) slope at a particular angle:",
        "examples": [
          "The ground inclined steeply towards the ridge in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bend your head slightly forward and down:",
        "examples": [
          "He inclined his head and said nothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slope:",
        "examples": [
          "a steep/gentle incline"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lean down, or to place something with one part toward the ground and the opposite part raised:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Marge inclined her head to whisper something to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slope:",
        "examples": [
          "The road has a steep incline for the next ten miles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inclined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "likely or wanting to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "inclined to Tom is inclined to be lazy.",
          "No one seemed inclined to help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having natural artistic, technical, etc. ability:",
        "examples": [
          "She's very bright, but she's not academically inclined."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an opinion about something, but not a strong opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "He was inclined to agree with them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "include": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to contain something as a part of something else, or to make something part of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill includes tax and service.",
          "be included in sth Tax and service are included in the bill.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Your responsibilities will include making appointments on my behalf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something) to have something smaller as a part of it, or to make something smaller part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel room charge includes breakfast.",
          "The encyclopedia includes the names of all Nobel Prize winners.",
          "Sheila asked to be included among the people going on the tour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to contain something as a part of something else, or to make something part of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The report includes detailed financial information for the past five years.",
          "include sth in/on/with sth Examples included in the showcase did not appear in the final release.",
          "Please include a photograph with your application."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invite another person or company to be a part of something, such as a job or project:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll include one client on the board because of his connections to the oil industry.",
          "include sb in sth Fourteen manufacturers were included in the primary development of the new aircraft."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "included": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing something as a part of something else, or making something part of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The trip cost a total of £250, insurance included.",
          "Everyone, me included, agreed to the plan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "includes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to contain something as a part of something else, or to make something part of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill includes tax and service.",
          "be included in sth Tax and service are included in the bill.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Your responsibilities will include making appointments on my behalf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something) to have something smaller as a part of it, or to make something smaller part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel room charge includes breakfast.",
          "The encyclopedia includes the names of all Nobel Prize winners.",
          "Sheila asked to be included among the people going on the tour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to contain something as a part of something else, or to make something part of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The report includes detailed financial information for the past five years.",
          "include sth in/on/with sth Examples included in the showcase did not appear in the final release.",
          "Please include a photograph with your application."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invite another person or company to be a part of something, such as a job or project:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll include one client on the board because of his connections to the oil industry.",
          "include sb in sth Fourteen manufacturers were included in the primary development of the new aircraft."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "including": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that a person or thing is part of a particular group or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Eight people, including two children, were injured in the explosion.",
          "Including Christmas Day and Boxing Day, I've got a week off work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that a person or thing is part of a particular group or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "A customer base including 15 of the Fortune 100 companies is a strong start.",
          "The camera sells for $550, not including the tripod.",
          "The position requires consensus-building, including taking the views of all stakeholders into consideration.",
          "Including me, our office now has 15 full-time employees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inclusion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of including someone or something as part of a group, list, etc., or a person or thing that is included:",
        "examples": [
          "She is being considered for inclusion in the Olympic team.",
          "inclusion of The book's value stems from its inclusion of multiple viewpoints.",
          "Two last-minute inclusions are Jim and Ahmed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the idea that everyone should be able to use the same facilities, take part in the same activities, and enjoy the same experiences, including people who have a disability or other disadvantage:",
        "examples": [
          "The school has a strong culture of inclusion of students with special needs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of including something as a part of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Twelve new stories were selected for inclusion in the book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of including something or someone as part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "inclusion in sth Representatives of these industries lobbied hard against their inclusion in the bill.",
          "Inclusion of a color map will increase the cost of the print run."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of allowing many different types of people to do something and treating them fairly and equally:",
        "examples": [
          "Legally blind since birth, she has campaigned passionately for inclusion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inclusive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An inclusive price or amount includes everything:",
        "examples": [
          "inclusive (of) My rent is $700 a month inclusive (of bills)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including the first and last date or number stated:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll be away from 20 to 31 May inclusive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An inclusive group or organization tries to include many different types of people and treat them all fairly and equally:",
        "examples": [
          "Our aim is to create a fairer, more inclusive society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including everything or all types of people :",
        "examples": [
          "The governments want to reach a settlement that is as inclusive as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing or including a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "inclusive of sth The house and grounds, inclusive of all outbuildings, belong to my client.",
          "Although you were given an estimate inclusive of fees, the actual repair could be much higher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an inclusive price includes everything:",
        "examples": [
          "Two weeks in one of the harbourside studios is £620 per person (inclusive).",
          "We can organize the entire wedding for one inclusive price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including the first and last date or number stated:",
        "examples": [
          "The consultation period runs from December 2011 to April 2012 inclusive.",
          "Children from age 13 to 17 inclusive are allowed to participate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including many different types of people, who are treated fairly and equally:",
        "examples": [
          "Company retreats were socially inclusive, with janitors and board members sharing cabins.",
          "We made sure the discussions were fully inclusive by inviting the community to participate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incognito": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "avoiding being recognized, by changing your name or appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "The prince often travelled abroad incognito."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incoherent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "expressing yourself in a way that is not clear:",
        "examples": [
          "He was confused and incoherent and I didn't get much sense out of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressed in a way that is not clear, especially with ideas or words that are not connected in a sensible or clear way:",
        "examples": [
          "The talk she gave was incoherent and badly prepared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not expressed in a way that can be understood, or not able to talk clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "He seemed dazed and incoherent, apparently from blood loss."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incoherently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is difficult to understand and does not make sense:",
        "examples": [
          "She was muttering incoherently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that involves ideas or statements that are not connected in a sensible or clear way:",
        "examples": [
          "The writer tries incoherently to argue his case."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "income": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money that is earned from doing work or received from investments:",
        "examples": [
          "Average incomes have risen by 4.5 percent over the past year.",
          "low income More help is needed for people on low incomes.",
          "I haven't had much income from my stocks and shares this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company's profit in a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's income has greatly improved: profit rose more than 50 percent last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is earned from doing work or received from investments",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "money earned by a person, company, government, etc. over particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "an income of To qualify, you must have an income of $24,000 or less.",
          "earn/have/receive (an) income Your hobby could become a part-time way of earning income.",
          "generate/provide (an) income Some 40,000 farm families generate income from apple growing.",
          "income from/on sth More than 35% of personal revenue came from income on earned interest-bearing accounts.",
          "family/household income",
          "annual/monthly/quarterly income",
          "after-tax/pre-tax/post-tax income We were pleased to see revenues and pre-tax income improve for the second consecutive quarter.",
          "a high/low income",
          "additional/extra income",
          "current/future income",
          "a regular/steady income",
          "pension/retirement income",
          "She received rental income of about £12,000 a year from the property.",
          "For many students, summer jobs are their source of income for the upcoming school year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incoming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "arriving at or coming towards a place:",
        "examples": [
          "incoming mail/phone calls",
          "an incoming flight"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soon to start something such as a job because recently chosen or elected:",
        "examples": [
          "the incoming government",
          "What are the biggest problems faced by the incoming president?",
          "US Incoming freshmen (= students in the first year at college) start a week before everyone else."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arriving at, coming into, or entering a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Incoming flights are being delayed because of bad weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arriving at, or coming into a place:",
        "examples": [
          "incoming flights/passengers The airport remains closed to all incoming flights until tomorrow morning.",
          "An air filter can be used to cool incoming air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a telephone call or message is incoming, it is being received rather than sent:",
        "examples": [
          "incoming call/fax All incoming calls should be forwarded to voicemail.",
          "incoming mail/email/message",
          "incoming signal/data/information"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "about to start doing an important job, such as managing a company or governing a country:",
        "examples": [
          "incoming government/administration The incoming administration plans to revise the tax laws.",
          "an incoming director/chair/manager"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incompatible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not able to exist or work with another person or thing because of basic differences:",
        "examples": [
          "When we started living together we realized how incompatible we were - our interests were so different.",
          "incompatible with Maintaining quality is incompatible with increasing output.",
          "Any new video system that is incompatible with existing ones has little chance of success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to exist or work with another person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Any new video system that is incompatible with existing ones has little chance of success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so different that both cannot happen, be correct, or be accepted at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "The aims of the two partners were so fundamentally incompatible that an outside arbitrator was called in.",
          "incompatible with sth She argued that his outside interests were incompatible with his role as team leader."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to work with other equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "The file was in an incompatible format and could not be printed.",
          "incompatible with sth Ethernet and RJ11 adapters are incompatible with each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to work well with someone or within a company:",
        "examples": [
          "Human resources found the two managers to be mutually incompatible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incompetence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lack of ability to do something successfully or as it should be done:",
        "examples": [
          "Management have demonstrated almost unbelievable incompetence in their handling of the dispute.",
          "allegations/accusations of incompetence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lack of the ability, skill, or knowledge that is needed to do a job or perform an action correctly or to a satisfactory standard:",
        "examples": [
          "to demonstrate/expose/reveal incompetence",
          "gross/sheer/utter incompetence An audit reveals areas of gross incompetence and the mismanagement of the business.",
          "administrative/bureaucratic/managerial incompetence"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incompetent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having the ability to do something as it should be done:",
        "examples": [
          "an incompetent teacher/doctor",
          "He has described the government as corrupt and incompetent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not have the ability or skill to do something as it should be done:",
        "examples": [
          "bunch of incompetents The country's being governed by a bunch of incompetents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking the skills or knowledge to do a job or perform an action correctly or to a satisfactory standard:",
        "examples": [
          "Cowden was incompetent and incapable of administering the duties of secretary of the association."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking the skills or knowledge to do a job or perform an action correctly or to a satisfactory standard:",
        "examples": [
          "Her performance was deemed grossly incompetent, so she was fired.",
          "utterly/completely/hopelessly incompetent",
          "Incompetent handling of the contract left us exposed for millions in unexpected insurance obligations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incomplete": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having some parts, or not finished:",
        "examples": [
          "The decision was based on incomplete or inaccurate information.",
          "The building is still incomplete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark, usually temporary, received when some of the work for a class has not been finished:",
        "examples": [
          "He failed to hand in his term paper, so he got an incomplete for the course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking some parts, or not finished:",
        "examples": [
          "The polls have closed but the results of the election are still incomplete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark, usually temporary, received when some of the work for a class has not been finished:",
        "examples": [
          "He failed to hand in his term paper, so he got an incomplete for the course."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incomprehensible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible or extremely difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "These accounts are utterly incomprehensible. Can you explain them to me?",
          "incomprehensible to It's incomprehensible to me why he would want to kill himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible or extremely difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "The writing ability of some of the students was so poor that their essays were almost incomprehensible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inconceivable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to imagine or think of:",
        "examples": [
          "inconceivable to The idea that they might not win was inconceivable to them.",
          "It would be inconceivable for her to change her mind.",
          "He added that it was unconceivable to him that anyone would consent to such a change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely unlikely:",
        "examples": [
          "virtually/almost inconceivable Another nuclear accident in the same place is virtually/almost inconceivable.",
          "it is inconceivable that It is not inconceivable (= it is possible) that she could be lying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible to imagine or think of:",
        "examples": [
          "Politicians always say that a tax increase is inconceivable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inconclusive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not giving or having a result or decision:",
        "examples": [
          "The evidence is inconclusive.",
          "The medical tests were inconclusive, and will need to be repeated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not giving or having a result or decision; uncertain:",
        "examples": [
          "The evidence is inconclusive, and no arrest is warranted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incongruous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unusual or different from what is around or from what is generally happening:",
        "examples": [
          "The new computer looked incongruous in the dark book-filled library.",
          "seem incongruous It seems incongruous to have a woman as the editor of a men's magazine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "appearing strange or wrong within a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Such a modern office building looks incongruous in the quaint little town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inconsequential": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not important:",
        "examples": [
          "an inconsequential matter/remark",
          "Most of what she said was pretty inconsequential."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not important; able to be ignored:",
        "examples": [
          "Changes in the stock market were pretty inconsequential during the past week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inconsiderate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not thinking or worrying about other people or their feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "Our neighbours are very inconsiderate - they're always playing loud music late at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not caring about other people or their feelings; selfish:",
        "examples": [
          "She thought it was inconsiderate of him not to have asked her friend to the party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inconsistencies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of containing some ideas, statements, arguments, etc. that do not agree with others, or something such as an idea, statement, or argument that has this quality:",
        "examples": [
          "There are a few inconsistencies in what you've written.",
          "There is some inconsistency between the theory and the practice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that someone or something cannot be trusted to stay the same in behaviour or quality in all situations:",
        "examples": [
          "Logan showed his inconsistency in missing half his kicks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which two things do not match and are opposed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There appear to be inconsistencies in her alibi."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inconsistency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of containing some ideas, statements, arguments, etc. that do not agree with others, or something such as an idea, statement, or argument that has this quality:",
        "examples": [
          "There are a few inconsistencies in what you've written.",
          "There is some inconsistency between the theory and the practice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that someone or something cannot be trusted to stay the same in behaviour or quality in all situations:",
        "examples": [
          "Logan showed his inconsistency in missing half his kicks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which two things do not match and are opposed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There appear to be inconsistencies in her alibi."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inconsistent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a reason, idea, opinion, etc. is inconsistent, different parts of it do not agree, or it does not agree with something else:",
        "examples": [
          "inconsistent with These findings are inconsistent with those of previous studies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not staying the same in behaviour or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher said that Alex's schoolwork was very inconsistent.",
          "Problems arise if the parents' approach to discipline is inconsistent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an argument or opinion) containing elements that are opposed and do not match, so that it is difficult to imagine how both can be true:",
        "examples": [
          "These findings are inconsistent with those of previous studies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "changing in character; not staying the same:",
        "examples": [
          "The team’s play is inconsistent – winning one day and losing the next."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inconsolable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "so sad or disappointed that it is impossible for anyone to make you feel better:",
        "examples": [
          "They were inconsolable after the death of their young son."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inconspicuous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not easily or quickly noticed or seen, or not attracting attention:",
        "examples": [
          "This type of bird is very inconspicuous because of its dull feathers.",
          "At parties, he always stands in a corner and tries to look inconspicuous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not easily noticed or seen; not attracting attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Agents placed the camera on a wall in an inconspicuous place."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incontestable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to question because of being obviously true:",
        "examples": [
          "incontestable evidence There is now incontestable evidence that the killings did take place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible to question because obviously true:",
        "examples": [
          "There is now incontestable evidence that he is not guilty of the crime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incontrovertible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to doubt because of being obviously true:",
        "examples": [
          "incontrovertible proof/evidence",
          "Her logic is utterly incontrovertible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible to doubt because obviously true:",
        "examples": [
          "incontrovertible proof"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inconvenience": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state or an example of problems or trouble, often causing a delay or loss of comfort:",
        "examples": [
          "We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the late arrival of the train.",
          "We had the inconvenience of being unable to use the kitchen for several weeks.",
          "Having to wait for ten minutes was a minor inconvenience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause problems or difficulties for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The strike inconvenienced many people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes trouble or difficulty and is annoying but not serious, or the condition of being in such an annoying situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Changing planes was an inconvenience, but there were no direct flights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inconvenienced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause problems or difficulties for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The strike inconvenienced many people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inconvenient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing problems or difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "an inconvenient time/place",
          "It will be very inconvenient for me to have no car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "He scheduled the meeting for an inconvenient time, and few people could attend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing problems or difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "inconvenient hour/moment/time They rescheduled the meeting for a very inconvenient time.",
          "I can call back later if it's inconvenient.",
          "an inconvenient detail/fact/truth"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incorporate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to include something as part of something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "be incorporated into/in Suggestions from the survey have been incorporated into/in the final design.",
          "This aircraft incorporates several new safety features."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to legally make a company into a corporation or part of a corporation (= a large company or group of companies that is controlled together as a single organization), or (of a company) to become a corporation:",
        "examples": [
          "The company was incorporated in 2008 and is privately owned.",
          "It was an offshore company incorporated in Nicosia, Cyprus.",
          "He set up a jewellery design business and incorporated it five years later.",
          "When a company incorporates, the articles of incorporation state how many shares are authorized and can be issued"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include something within something else:",
        "examples": [
          "This aircraft incorporates several new safety features."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a business into a corporation (= business protected by specific laws)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a company or organization into a legal corporation (= a particular type of company):",
        "examples": [
          "incorporate an association/a business/a company The association was incorporated in 1970.",
          "Our company was incorporated in Delaware after World War I."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include something within something else:",
        "examples": [
          "incorporate a component/an element/a feature Mobile phones incorporate features of desktop computers, personal digital assistants, and landlines.",
          "incorporate a concept/an idea/a theme Working with colleagues from other countries gives us the opportunity to incorporate new ideas and methods.",
          "incorporate sth into sth We've incorporated the hydraulic central heating into the floor tiles.",
          "incorporate sth with sth Thirty years ago, the idea that a phone could be incorporated with a computer and be held in one hand was the stuff of comic books."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incorporated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used after the name of a company that is a corporation (= a company or group of companies controlled as one organization):",
        "examples": [
          "Bishop Computer Services Incorporated"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the US after the name of a company organized as a legal corporation (= a particular type of company):",
        "examples": [
          "MasterCard Incorporated"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incorporation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of including something as part of something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "incorporation of the regular incorporation of organic material into garden soil",
          "The bread dough will rise through the incorporation of air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or fact of legally making a company into a corporation or part of a corporation (= a large company or group of companies that is controlled together as a single organization):",
        "examples": [
          "The company has been through many changes to its structure since its incorporation.",
          "What was the share capital of the company at its incorporation date?",
          "New business incorporations have increased substantially this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of including something within something else",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of making a business into a corporation (= business protected by specific laws):",
        "examples": [
          "the incorporation of the family business"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a company or organization into a legal corporation (= a particular type of company):",
        "examples": [
          "a certificate of incorporation of a limited liability partnership",
          "The number of incorporations registered in the state this year reached its highest level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of including something within something else:",
        "examples": [
          "the incorporation of sth into sth The incorporation of biology into industrial processes will become routine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incorrect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not correct or not true:",
        "examples": [
          "an incorrect answer/diagnosis",
          "prove incorrect The assumptions made about the economy's rate of growth proved to be incorrect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not acceptable or not as it should be:",
        "examples": [
          "incorrect to It's incorrect to address people by their first names at these formal events.",
          "incorrect grammar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not correct; not accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "He charged that the news story was factually incorrect and demanded an apology."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incorrigible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An incorrigible person or incorrigible behaviour is bad and impossible to change or improve:",
        "examples": [
          "an incorrigible liar/rogue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people and their behavior) impossible to improve or correct:",
        "examples": [
          "an incorrigible liar"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incorruptible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "morally strong enough not to be persuaded to do something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Most politicians genuinely believe they are incorruptible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is incorruptible, it will not decay or be destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people think the soul, unlike the body, is incorruptible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "increase": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (make something) become larger in amount or size:",
        "examples": [
          "Incidents of armed robbery have increased over the last few years.",
          "increase dramatically/significantly The cost of the project has increased dramatically/significantly since it began.",
          "increase something to something Gradually increase the temperature to boiling point.",
          "Increased/Increasing efforts are being made to end the dispute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rise in the amount or size of something:",
        "examples": [
          "price/tax increase Recent price/tax increases are costing the average household £150 a month.",
          "increase of There were 39,000 new cases last year - an increase of six percent.",
          "increase in Any increase in production would be helpful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "Homelessness is on the increase in many cities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make something larger or greater:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They’ve increased the price of gas by two cents a gallon.",
          "[ I ] Pressure is increasing to make health insurance more widely available."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of becoming larger or greater or of making something larger or greater:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There was a slight increase in unemployment last month.",
          "Homelessness is on the increase (= increasing) in many cities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become larger in amount or size, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "increase by sth Sales have increased by 10%.",
          "increase to sth Our gross margin increased to 24%.",
          "increase in price/size/value Over the past two years the department has increased in size.",
          "the number/rate/level increases Staffing numbers increase during the summer months.",
          "increase gradually/slowly/steadily Bookings are increasing steadily.",
          "Interest rates have increased slightly.",
          "increase dramatically/rapidly/significantly The volume of work has increased dramatically.",
          "increase efficiency/production/productivity The new measures are intended to increase efficiency.",
          "to increase costs/prices/sales",
          "This process greatly increases manufacturing speeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which the number, size, or amount of something gets bigger:",
        "examples": [
          "a pay/price/tax increase Customers stocked up, anticipating a January price increase.",
          "an increase in sth Businesses are facing a 12% increase in energy costs.",
          "an increase of sth Revenue last year was $347 million, an increase of 26%.",
          "a dramatic/significant/substantial increase",
          "a small/slight/steady increase"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "Credit card fraud is on the increase."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "increased": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (make something) become larger in amount or size:",
        "examples": [
          "Incidents of armed robbery have increased over the last few years.",
          "increase dramatically/significantly The cost of the project has increased dramatically/significantly since it began.",
          "increase something to something Gradually increase the temperature to boiling point.",
          "Increased/Increasing efforts are being made to end the dispute."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "increases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (make something) become larger in amount or size:",
        "examples": [
          "Incidents of armed robbery have increased over the last few years.",
          "increase dramatically/significantly The cost of the project has increased dramatically/significantly since it began.",
          "increase something to something Gradually increase the temperature to boiling point.",
          "Increased/Increasing efforts are being made to end the dispute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rise in the amount or size of something:",
        "examples": [
          "price/tax increase Recent price/tax increases are costing the average household £150 a month.",
          "increase of There were 39,000 new cases last year - an increase of six percent.",
          "increase in Any increase in production would be helpful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "Homelessness is on the increase in many cities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make something larger or greater:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They’ve increased the price of gas by two cents a gallon.",
          "[ I ] Pressure is increasing to make health insurance more widely available."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of becoming larger or greater or of making something larger or greater:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There was a slight increase in unemployment last month.",
          "Homelessness is on the increase (= increasing) in many cities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become larger in amount or size, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "increase by sth Sales have increased by 10%.",
          "increase to sth Our gross margin increased to 24%.",
          "increase in price/size/value Over the past two years the department has increased in size.",
          "the number/rate/level increases Staffing numbers increase during the summer months.",
          "increase gradually/slowly/steadily Bookings are increasing steadily.",
          "Interest rates have increased slightly.",
          "increase dramatically/rapidly/significantly The volume of work has increased dramatically.",
          "increase efficiency/production/productivity The new measures are intended to increase efficiency.",
          "to increase costs/prices/sales",
          "This process greatly increases manufacturing speeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which the number, size, or amount of something gets bigger:",
        "examples": [
          "a pay/price/tax increase Customers stocked up, anticipating a January price increase.",
          "an increase in sth Businesses are facing a 12% increase in energy costs.",
          "an increase of sth Revenue last year was $347 million, an increase of 26%.",
          "a dramatic/significant/substantial increase",
          "a small/slight/steady increase"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "Credit card fraud is on the increase."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "increasing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (make something) become larger in amount or size:",
        "examples": [
          "Incidents of armed robbery have increased over the last few years.",
          "increase dramatically/significantly The cost of the project has increased dramatically/significantly since it began.",
          "increase something to something Gradually increase the temperature to boiling point.",
          "Increased/Increasing efforts are being made to end the dispute."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "increasingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "more and more:",
        "examples": [
          "to be increasingly important/common",
          "Increasingly, there is pressure on the council to reverse its decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more often or to a greater degree:",
        "examples": [
          "She turned increasingly to radical diets to lose weight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incredible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible, or very difficult, to believe:",
        "examples": [
          "an incredible story",
          "The latest missiles can be fired with incredible accuracy.",
          "It seems incredible that no one foresaw the crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "Yeah, it was an incredible performance.",
          "What an incredible motorbike!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible or very difficult to believe:",
        "examples": [
          "She showed incredible courage and determination in coming back from her injuries to compete again at the international level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Incredible is also used to emphasize that something is unusually good or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an incredible bargain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incredibly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that something is very difficult to believe:",
        "examples": [
          "Incredibly, no one was hurt in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "He was incredibly rich/angry/quick.",
          "An incredibly loud bang followed the flash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is hard to believe:",
        "examples": [
          "Incredibly, no one was hurt in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Incredibly also means extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "He was incredibly rude."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "increments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of a series of increases:",
        "examples": [
          "salary/pay increment You will receive annual salary/pay increments every September."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a series of amounts that increase a total:",
        "examples": [
          "She was in the habit of saving in small increments each week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular increase in the amount that someone is paid:",
        "examples": [
          "Most staff will receive an annual increment.",
          "There are six-monthly salary increments during the two-year training period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a series of increases:",
        "examples": [
          "in increments of sth The vouchers are sold in increments of €10 from a minimum purchase of €20 to a maximum of €200.",
          "The speed of the machine can be increased by small increments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incriminating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making it seem that someone is guilty, especially of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "incriminating remarks/statements",
          "He was cleared of the charge, despite some very incriminating CCTV footage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incubation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process in which a bird, etc. keeps its eggs warm until the young come out, or the process in which an egg develops until the stage at which the young come out:",
        "examples": [
          "incubation period The incubation period varies depending on the time of year when the eggs were laid.",
          "The chemical makes eggshells so thin and porous that they break during incubation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or period of time in which harmful bacteria or viruses increase in size or number in a person's or animal's body but do not yet produce the effects of disease:",
        "examples": [
          "incubation period In smallpox, there is an incubation period of 8–18 days between initial infection and first symptoms.",
          "After about two weeks of incubation, symptoms begin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incubators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container that has controlled air and temperature conditions in which a weak or premature baby (= one which was born too early) can be kept alive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for keeping birds' eggs at the correct temperature to allow young birds to develop until they break out of the shell",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that helps people to start new companies, especially ones involved with advanced technology:",
        "examples": [
          "The university has a business incubator to foster technology start-ups.",
          "an incubator unit"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incumbent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "officially having the named position:",
        "examples": [
          "The incumbent president faces problems which began many years before he took office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be necessary for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "be incumbent on/upon someone to do something She felt it was incumbent upon/on her to raise the subject at their meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who has or had a particular official position:",
        "examples": [
          "the first/last/previous incumbent",
          "present incumbent (of) The present incumbent (of the post) is due to retire next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(referring to the present time) a person who has a particular office or position, esp. an elected one:",
        "examples": [
          "Senator Smith, the incumbent, faces a tough fight for reelection next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It is incumbent upon (= necessary for) all of us to create a safe community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or business that holds a particular position in a company, market, industry, etc. at the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "The incumbent has been awarded the airline's new advertising contract, despite stiff competition from other agencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who holds a particular elected position at the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "Three new mayoral candidates intend to challenge the incumbent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "holding a particular position in a company, industry, etc. at the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "the incumbent management/director/supplier"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "holding a particular elected position at the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "the incumbent mayor/president/vice-president"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone has a duty or responsibility to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I think it is incumbent on us to provide a good environment for business,\" he said."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incurable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not able to be cured:",
        "examples": [
          "incurable disease Parkinson's disease is a debilitating and incurable disease of the nervous system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that someone 's personality type does not change or cannot be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "an incurable romantic/optimist/pessimist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to be cured:",
        "examples": [
          "Before antibiotics the disease was incurable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe someone as incurable, you mean that nothing that happens can change something about the person:",
        "examples": [
          "Marjorie is an incurable optimist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "incurred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "incursion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden attack on or act of going into a place, especially across a border:",
        "examples": [
          "incursions into enemy territory"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people suddenly involve themselves in another person's private situation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and unwanted entrance to a place or area controlled by others, esp. in a military attack",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "indebted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "grateful because of help given:",
        "examples": [
          "indebted to someone (for something) We're deeply indebted to you (for your help)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "owing money:",
        "examples": [
          "indebted countries",
          "heavily indebted The company is heavily indebted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "grateful to someone because of help that person has given you:",
        "examples": [
          "For her encouragement and support, I am especially indebted to my wife, Nancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "owing money:",
        "examples": [
          "Heavily indebted farms are still struggling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "owing money:",
        "examples": [
          "He campaigned for debt relief for the most heavily indebted countries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indecency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "morally offensive behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "acts of gross indecency"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indecent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "morally offensive, especially in a sexual way:",
        "examples": [
          "an indecent act/photograph",
          "She accused him of making indecent suggestions to her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not suitable or correct for a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "indecent haste The governor left his residence with almost indecent haste following his resignation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "morally offensive, esp. in a sexual way:",
        "examples": [
          "Indecent language is not allowed on the radio between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indecision": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being unable to make a choice:",
        "examples": [
          "A moment's indecision when you've got the ball and you could lose the game.",
          "indecision about/over There is a great deal of indecision about/over how to tackle the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being unable to make a decision or having a lot of difficulty in deciding something:",
        "examples": [
          "I tossed and turned all night in a frenzy of indecision."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indeed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "really or certainly, often used to emphasize something:",
        "examples": [
          "Indeed, it could be the worst environmental disaster in Europe this century.",
          "Evidence suggests that errors may indeed be occurring.",
          "We live in strange times indeed.",
          "mainly UK Many people are very poor indeed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express that something is correct:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Is this your dog?\" \"It is indeed.\"/\"Indeed it is.\"",
          "Yes, I did indeed say that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to add some extra information that develops or supports something you have just said:",
        "examples": [
          "For such creatures, speed is not important - indeed it is counterproductive.",
          "I am happy, indeed proud, to be associated with this project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express surprise, anger, or lack of belief or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "\"She said she won't come back until Monday.\" \"Won't she, indeed?\"",
          "\"When will we get a pay rise?\" \"When indeed?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used to emphasize something said or about to be said) really; truly:",
        "examples": [
          "If he has indeed quit his job, I asked myself, why is he still here?",
          "From a medical standpoint, the discovery may turn out to be very big news indeed.",
          "Indeed (= When you really think about it), why should you follow a doctor’s advice to the letter when you feel like Superman?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Indeed is also used to make something clear or add to something you have just said:",
        "examples": [
          "It was impossible to find work and, indeed, it became increasingly hard to keep looking for a job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indefinite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not exact, not clear, or without clear limits:",
        "examples": [
          "indefinite period The project has been postponed for an indefinite period.",
          "indefinite number Many of these folk songs are extremely long with an indefinite number of verses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not exact or not clear; without clear limits:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a wonderful opportunity, but it meant leaving family and friends for an indefinite period, perhaps forever."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indefinitely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "for a period of time with no fixed end:",
        "examples": [
          "be put off/postponed indefinitely The negotiations have been put off/postponed indefinitely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for an unlimited or unknown amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "In the light of recent disclosures, the business deal has been postponed indefinitely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indelicate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Indelicate words or actions are not suitable for a situation and are likely to be offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "an indelicate comment",
          "it is indelicate to Would it be indelicate to mention the fee at this point?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing a lack of awareness of socially correct behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "There was an embarrassed silence after his indelicate remark about her age."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indentured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to an official agreement that someone will work for someone else for a length of time, especially in order to learn a job:",
        "examples": [
          "He served an indentured apprenticeship in mechanical engineering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to an agreement in which someone works for someone else until they have paid back a debt, especially in the past when poor people worked for someone in another country in return for being taken to that country:",
        "examples": [
          "indentured labourers/servants/workers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "independence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "freedom from being governed or ruled by another country:",
        "examples": [
          "gain independence from Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 1821."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to live your life without being helped or influenced by other people:",
        "examples": [
          "It's important that parents should allow their children some independence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "freedom to make laws or decisions without being governed or controlled by another country, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "gain/win/declare independence The country gained its independence in 1991.",
          "grant/give/guarantee independence The new government will break up state-owned monopolies and guarantee the central bank's independence.",
          "independence from sth/sb The island won independence from France in 1960.",
          "economic/political/professional independence",
          "The constitution ensures the independence of the judiciary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of wanting or being able to do things for yourself and make your own decisions, without help or influence from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "As a manager he is known for his independence of mind.",
          "financial/personal independence"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "independent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not influenced or controlled in any way by other people, events, or things:",
        "examples": [
          "independent enquiry An independent enquiry will determine whether the case should move forward.",
          "independent organization The audit will be done by an independent organization.",
          "independent of They all made the same comment, quite independent of each other (= without deciding together to do so)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An independent politician does not agree or vote with any particular political party.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An independent country is not governed or ruled by another country:",
        "examples": [
          "independent from Belize became fully independent from Britain in 1981.",
          "The 2014 referendum in Scotland focused on a simple \"yes\" or \"no\" question: Should Scotland be an independent country?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not taking help or money from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Grandma's very independent and does all her own shopping and cooking.",
          "financially independent I've always been financially independent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not supported by or part of a larger organization:",
        "examples": [
          "As an independent filmmaker, the best advice I got was to take risks, because nobody will tell you what you can and can't do.",
          "When you start working as an independent contractor, you give up your entitlement to a pension or any benefits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An independent grammatical clause forms part of a sentence but can also form a separate sentence.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a politician who does not represent a political party:",
        "examples": [
          "He left the Conservatives and stood as an independent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a voter who does not belong to a political party:",
        "examples": [
          "She is gaining support among independents who have no political preference or who lean Democratic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shop, small business, etc. that is not part of a large company:",
        "examples": [
          "The band would rather sign to an independent than a major record label."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not influenced or controlled by other people but free to make your own decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "an independent thinker",
          "Congress called for the appointment of an independent counsel to investigate the president.",
          "Now that Jean’s got a job, she’s financially independent (= she does not need money from other people)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a country becomes independent, it is no longer governed or ruled by another country.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An independent contractor is a person who agrees to do a particular job for someone else for an agreed amount of money but who is not an employee:",
        "examples": [
          "She used to be on staff, but now she’s an independent contractor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a voter or politician who does not belong to a political party:",
        "examples": [
          "She is gaining support among independents who have no political preference or who lean Democratic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not influenced or controlled by the government or another organization:",
        "examples": [
          "independent of sth/sb The commission must remain independent of political control.",
          "completely/fully/totally independent The charity is completely independent of government.",
          "The agency is an independent body which monitors standards in the industry.",
          "an independent adviser/auditor/expert",
          "independent report/study/research"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not governed or ruled by another country:",
        "examples": [
          "an independent nation/state/country",
          "independent from sth/sb Mexico became independent from Spain in 1821."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not part of a larger group of companies:",
        "examples": [
          "The association represents independent retailers.",
          "an independent business/firm/store",
          "The band signed with an independent label.",
          "a leading independent producer of television programmes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "privately financed and not receiving money from the government:",
        "examples": [
          "pupils from state and independent schools"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not taking help or money from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "financially/economically independent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not involved in a situation so able to judge it fairly:",
        "examples": [
          "It's important to seek independent advice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that does not belong to a larger company or group:",
        "examples": [
          "The industry ranges from large retailers to small independents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "independently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without being influenced or controlled in any way by other people, events, or things:",
        "examples": [
          "The two scientists both made the same discovery independently, at roughly the same time.",
          "independently of Each part of the organization operates independently of the others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without taking help or money from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She is proud of the fact that at the age of 90, she still lives independently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without being controlled or influenced by the government or another organization:",
        "examples": [
          "independently of sb/sth The person appointed shall act independently of the Board.",
          "independently examined/verified/tested"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done by a small company or organization that is not part of a larger group of companies:",
        "examples": [
          "The company operates completely independently.",
          "independently produced/owned/run independently owned bookstores"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without being helped or influenced by other people:",
        "examples": [
          "work/think independently The survey found that many graduates had difficulty working independently.",
          "He has lived independently since the age of 17."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "separately from other things:",
        "examples": [
          "Each problem requires different strategies and should be viewed independently."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indescribable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to describe, especially because of being extremely good or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "a scene of indescribable beauty",
          "The pain was indescribable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible to describe, esp. because extremely good or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The stench was indescribable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indestructible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to destroy or break:",
        "examples": [
          "virtually indestructible These plastic cups are virtually indestructible.",
          "Whatever the degradation, the human spirit can be indestructible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible to destroy or break:",
        "examples": [
          "The fireproof material used is virtually indestructible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indeterminate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not measured, counted, or clearly known:",
        "examples": [
          "indeterminate number An indeterminate number of workers have already been exposed to the danger.",
          "indeterminate age a man of indeterminate age"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not clearly determined or established:",
        "examples": [
          "Juvenile criminals are sometimes sentenced to indeterminate prison terms rather than a fixed length of time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "index": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an alphabetical list, such as one printed at the back of a book showing which page a subject, name, etc. is on:",
        "examples": [
          "in the index Try looking up \"heart disease\" in the index."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of information stored on a computer or on a set of cards, in alphabetical order:",
        "examples": [
          "on a card index He still has all his friends' names and addresses on a card index."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of numbers used for comparing values of things that change according to each other or a fixed standard:",
        "examples": [
          "the FTSE 100 Index",
          "the Dow Jones Index",
          "a wage/price index"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows how strong or common a condition or feeling is:",
        "examples": [
          "index of Consumer spending is often a good index of public confidence in the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare an index for a book or collection, or arrange it in an index:",
        "examples": [
          "Our computer indexes several thousand new records every second.",
          "The book contains a lot of information, but it's not very well indexed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a system of numbers according to each other or a fixed standard:",
        "examples": [
          "be indexed to/in line with Living expenses will be indexed to/in line with inflation (= to take inflation into consideration)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an alphabetical list, such as one printed at the back of a book showing on which page a name or subject appears, or computer information ordered in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want to find the place in the text that Henry James is mentioned, look it up in the index."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number used to show the value of something by comparing it to something else whose value is known:",
        "examples": [
          "a wage/price index",
          "fig. The rate of consumer spending is often thought to be an index of public confidence (= show the state of the public’s confidence) in the health of the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare an index for a book, or to arrange information in an index:",
        "examples": [
          "He organized and indexed the material by computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vary a system of numbers against another or against a fixed standard:",
        "examples": [
          "Social Security payments are indexed to (= adjusted to allow for) inflation every year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system that measures the present value of something when compared to its previous value or a fixed standard:",
        "examples": [
          "The house price index estimates the change in the value of the nation's housing stock.",
          "a bond/share/stock index",
          "an index of sth The fund tracks an index of the UK's top 350 UK shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign or measure of something:",
        "examples": [
          "an index of sth Unemployment levels provide a useful index of the state of the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an alphabetical list that shows you where information is found in a book, on a website, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a searcheable index",
          "online indexes to articles and reports"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of information that is stored in alphabetical order:",
        "examples": [
          "I keep an index of all my clients' contact details."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect the value of a price or payment to the value of something else such as the rate of inflation:",
        "examples": [
          "be indexed to sth The pension is indexed to earnings.",
          "The unions are demanding wage rises indexed to prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide a book or website with an index:",
        "examples": [
          "All content held in the site is fully indexed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indexing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare an index for a book or collection, or arrange it in an index:",
        "examples": [
          "Our computer indexes several thousand new records every second.",
          "The book contains a lot of information, but it's not very well indexed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a system of numbers according to each other or a fixed standard:",
        "examples": [
          "be indexed to/in line with Living expenses will be indexed to/in line with inflation (= to take inflation into consideration)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "india": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in South Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "indian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to India or its people:",
        "examples": [
          "an Indian family",
          "the Indian ambassador"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word used to describe things belonging to or relating to Native Americans (= the groups of people living in North and South America before Europeans arrived), which was used officially in some countries, but is now considered extremely offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from India",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word used for a Native American (= a member of one of the groups of people who were living in North and South America before Europeans arrived ), which was used officially in some countries in the past, but is now considered extremely offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an American Indian; Native American",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Indian also means a person from India.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "indiana": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the central US, whose capital city is Indianapolis:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has an office in Indiana.",
          "Central Indiana had three inches of rain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indianapolis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital and largest city of the US state of Indiana:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a frequent visitor to Indianapolis.",
          "Indianapolis is the ideal location for the business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to India or its people:",
        "examples": [
          "an Indian family",
          "the Indian ambassador"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word used to describe things belonging to or relating to Native Americans (= the groups of people living in North and South America before Europeans arrived), which was used officially in some countries, but is now considered extremely offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from India",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word used for a Native American (= a member of one of the groups of people who were living in North and South America before Europeans arrived ), which was used officially in some countries in the past, but is now considered extremely offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an American Indian; Native American",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Indian also means a person from India.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "indicate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show, point, or make clear in another way:",
        "examples": [
          "Exploratory investigations have indicated large amounts of oil below the sea bed.",
          "[ + question word ] Please indicate which free gift you would like to receive.",
          "[ + (that) ] She indicated to me (that) she didn't want me to say anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show other road users that you intend to turn left or right when you are driving a vehicle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a device indicates a value or change, it signals it:",
        "examples": [
          "The gauge indicates a temperature below freezing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest something as being suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "Antihistamine is indicated for this patient as a treatment for her allergies.",
          "humorous I'm so hot and tired - I think a long cool drink is indicated!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or signal a direction or warning, or to make something clear:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] These statistics might indicate quality problems.",
          "[ + that clause ] She did not move or indicate that she had heard him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something, point to something, or make something clear:",
        "examples": [
          "indicate sth to sb Retailers should indicate to the consumer the exact weight of the produce.",
          "The scheme will be subject to the modification indicated in paragraph 7.2 above.",
          "indicate that The report indicates that the new car market has increased by 1.4%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indicated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show, point, or make clear in another way:",
        "examples": [
          "Exploratory investigations have indicated large amounts of oil below the sea bed.",
          "[ + question word ] Please indicate which free gift you would like to receive.",
          "[ + (that) ] She indicated to me (that) she didn't want me to say anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show other road users that you intend to turn left or right when you are driving a vehicle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a device indicates a value or change, it signals it:",
        "examples": [
          "The gauge indicates a temperature below freezing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest something as being suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "Antihistamine is indicated for this patient as a treatment for her allergies.",
          "humorous I'm so hot and tired - I think a long cool drink is indicated!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indicates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show, point, or make clear in another way:",
        "examples": [
          "Exploratory investigations have indicated large amounts of oil below the sea bed.",
          "[ + question word ] Please indicate which free gift you would like to receive.",
          "[ + (that) ] She indicated to me (that) she didn't want me to say anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show other road users that you intend to turn left or right when you are driving a vehicle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a device indicates a value or change, it signals it:",
        "examples": [
          "The gauge indicates a temperature below freezing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest something as being suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "Antihistamine is indicated for this patient as a treatment for her allergies.",
          "humorous I'm so hot and tired - I think a long cool drink is indicated!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or signal a direction or warning, or to make something clear:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] These statistics might indicate quality problems.",
          "[ + that clause ] She did not move or indicate that she had heard him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something, point to something, or make something clear:",
        "examples": [
          "indicate sth to sb Retailers should indicate to the consumer the exact weight of the produce.",
          "The scheme will be subject to the modification indicated in paragraph 7.2 above.",
          "indicate that The report indicates that the new car market has increased by 1.4%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indicating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show, point, or make clear in another way:",
        "examples": [
          "Exploratory investigations have indicated large amounts of oil below the sea bed.",
          "[ + question word ] Please indicate which free gift you would like to receive.",
          "[ + (that) ] She indicated to me (that) she didn't want me to say anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show other road users that you intend to turn left or right when you are driving a vehicle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a device indicates a value or change, it signals it:",
        "examples": [
          "The gauge indicates a temperature below freezing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest something as being suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "Antihistamine is indicated for this patient as a treatment for her allergies.",
          "humorous I'm so hot and tired - I think a long cool drink is indicated!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indication": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "indication (that) There are few indications (that) the economy is on an upswing.",
          "indication of Helen's face gave no indication of what she was thinking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a suitable action that is suggested by something:",
        "examples": [
          "The indication from the trade figures is to reduce stock by at least 30 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "an indication that There are few indications that the economy is on an upswing.",
          "an indication of sth The fact that she is being kept in a leadership role is an indication of how important she is to the company.",
          "a fair/good indication The price of a product is generally a fair indication of its quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a suitable action that is suggested by something:",
        "examples": [
          "The indication from the trade figures is to reduce stock by at least 30%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indications": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "indication (that) There are few indications (that) the economy is on an upswing.",
          "indication of Helen's face gave no indication of what she was thinking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a suitable action that is suggested by something:",
        "examples": [
          "The indication from the trade figures is to reduce stock by at least 30 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "an indication that There are few indications that the economy is on an upswing.",
          "an indication of sth The fact that she is being kept in a leadership role is an indication of how important she is to the company.",
          "a fair/good indication The price of a product is generally a fair indication of its quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a suitable action that is suggested by something:",
        "examples": [
          "The indication from the trade figures is to reduce stock by at least 30%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indicative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "being or relating to a sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "indicative of Resumption of the talks is indicative of an improving relationship between the countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mood (= form) of the verb used in ordinary statements and questions :",
        "examples": [
          "in the indicative In the sentence \"We walked home\" the verb \"walked\" is in the indicative."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mood (= form) of a verb used in ordinary statements and questions:",
        "examples": [
          "In the sentence \"We walked home,\" the verb \"walked\" is in the indicative."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being or relating to a sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Resumption of the talks is indicative of an improved relationship between the countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being a sign that something exists, is true, or will probably happen:",
        "examples": [
          "indicative of sth The fall in demand is indicative of a broader trend in consumer spending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing how much something will probably cost:",
        "examples": [
          "indicative budget/cost"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indicator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that shows what a situation is like:",
        "examples": [
          "indicator of Commodity prices can be a useful indicator of inflation, he claimed.",
          "an economic indicator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the lights at the front and back of a road vehicle that flash to show which way the vehicle is turning",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that shows a value or a change in level, speed, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The car has an overhead console with a compass and outside temperature indicator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign or signal that shows something exists or is true, or that makes something clear:",
        "examples": [
          "Housing permits are an indicator of the state’s economic health.",
          "The car’s speedometer and temperature indicator were broken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows what a situation is like or how it is changing:",
        "examples": [
          "indicator of sth Rising orders are an indicator of the health of the manufacturing sector.",
          "key/important/strong indicator The banking sector is a key indicator of the state of the economy.",
          "a good/useful/reliable indicator"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indicators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that shows what a situation is like:",
        "examples": [
          "indicator of Commodity prices can be a useful indicator of inflation, he claimed.",
          "an economic indicator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the lights at the front and back of a road vehicle that flash to show which way the vehicle is turning",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that shows a value or a change in level, speed, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The car has an overhead console with a compass and outside temperature indicator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign or signal that shows something exists or is true, or that makes something clear:",
        "examples": [
          "Housing permits are an indicator of the state’s economic health.",
          "The car’s speedometer and temperature indicator were broken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows what a situation is like or how it is changing:",
        "examples": [
          "indicator of sth Rising orders are an indicator of the health of the manufacturing sector.",
          "key/important/strong indicator The banking sector is a key indicator of the state of the economy.",
          "a good/useful/reliable indicator"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indict": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a law court or a grand jury indicts someone, it accuses them officially of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "be indicted on a charge He was indicted on drug charges at Snaresbrook Crown Court.",
          "be indicted for US Five people were indicted for making and selling counterfeit currency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accuse someone officially of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Five people were indicted on charges of robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone is indicted in a court of law, they are officially accused of a serious crime:",
        "examples": [
          "be indicted on charges He was indicted on charges of fraud.",
          "be indicted for sth The financier has been indicted for insider trading.",
          "The two defendants were indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indicted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a law court or a grand jury indicts someone, it accuses them officially of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "be indicted on a charge He was indicted on drug charges at Snaresbrook Crown Court.",
          "be indicted for US Five people were indicted for making and selling counterfeit currency."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indictment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that shows a policy, system, society, etc. is bad or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "damning indictment of It seems to me to be a damning indictment of the government's education policy.",
          "sad indictment This blog is a sad indictment of our vacuous celebrity obsession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that criticizes someone or something strongly for being bad or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "searing indictment He made searing indictments of the Iraq war.",
          "scathing indictment I can't remember the last time I read a more scathing indictment of marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement of accusing someone of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The charges on the indictment include murder and attempted murder.",
          "The indictment alleges that she did no work for some of these payments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a formal statement accusing someone of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The indictment of an officer in connection with a police chase is extremely rare.",
          "Some criminal cases are negotiated prior to indictment ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement of accusation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An indictment is also a reason for giving blame:",
        "examples": [
          "The high level of adult illiteracy is seen as an indictment of the country’s education policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of formally accusing someone of a serious crime:",
        "examples": [
          "under indictment for sth He's currently under indictment for embezzlement.",
          "on indictment The defendent was tried on indictment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written statement that formally accuses someone of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "on an indictment She was held to appear for trial on two indictments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indictments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that shows a policy, system, society, etc. is bad or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "damning indictment of It seems to me to be a damning indictment of the government's education policy.",
          "sad indictment This blog is a sad indictment of our vacuous celebrity obsession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that criticizes someone or something strongly for being bad or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "searing indictment He made searing indictments of the Iraq war.",
          "scathing indictment I can't remember the last time I read a more scathing indictment of marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement of accusing someone of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The charges on the indictment include murder and attempted murder.",
          "The indictment alleges that she did no work for some of these payments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a formal statement accusing someone of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The indictment of an officer in connection with a police chase is extremely rare.",
          "Some criminal cases are negotiated prior to indictment ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement of accusation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An indictment is also a reason for giving blame:",
        "examples": [
          "The high level of adult illiteracy is seen as an indictment of the country’s education policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of formally accusing someone of a serious crime:",
        "examples": [
          "under indictment for sth He's currently under indictment for embezzlement.",
          "on indictment The defendent was tried on indictment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written statement that formally accuses someone of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "on an indictment She was held to appear for trial on two indictments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An indie company, shop, or other business is small and not owned by a larger company; indie music, films, etc. are made by companies like this:",
        "examples": [
          "an indie movie/film/record label",
          "The popularity of indie bands has soared in recent years.",
          "Indie filmmakers and musicians both rely heavily on festivals.",
          "my local indie bookshop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small company, especially a music, film, or television company, or a small shop or other business that is not owned by a larger company:",
        "examples": [
          "She made five records with indies in the early 90s.",
          "This charming little shopping street is full of indies like the children's bookseller Little Acorns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a film or recording made by a small company that is not owned by a larger company:",
        "examples": [
          "She has made three albums: two indies, and one on Universal Records.",
          "As a director she loves the freedom of making indies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(music or a film) produced by a small, independent company:",
        "examples": [
          "indie filmmakers/rock/movies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "music or a film produced by a such company, or a company that produces such music or films:",
        "examples": [
          "The film is a low-budget indie that grossed forty-two million dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small independent company that makes films, music, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It may be difficult for indies to stay afloat in today's unforgiving climate.",
          "The band was signed to a small indie label.",
          "a low-budget indie film"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indifference": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lack of interest in someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Many native speakers of a language show indifference to/towards grammatical points.",
          "His attitude was one of bored indifference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of not caring about or being interested in something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Her indifference to sports bothered him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indifferent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not thinking about or interested in someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "indifferent (to) Why don't you vote - how can you be so indifferent (to what is going on)?",
          "He found it very hard teaching a class full of indifferent teenagers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not good, but not very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "We didn't like the restaurant much - the food was indifferent and the service rather slow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking in interest or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "an indifferent student",
          "She was utterly indifferent to his irritation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "neither very good nor very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "No matter how good or bad or indifferent Foster is, he’ll always be my friend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indigenous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to, or relating to, the people who originally lived in a place, rather than people who moved there from somewhere else :",
        "examples": [
          "So who are the indigenous people of this land?",
          "The indigenous population has long suffered exclusion and profound injustice.",
          "He studied Mixtec, an indigenous language of Mexico."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to plants and animals that grow or live naturally in a place, and have not been brought there from somewhere else:",
        "examples": [
          "indigenous to Are there any species of frog indigenous to the area?",
          "The snakes are a serious threat to indigenous wildlife owing to their big appetites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not foreign or from outside an area:",
        "examples": [
          "The rise of indigenous Chinese enterprises has posed a threat to Hong Kong companies.",
          "They are doing this by the import of arms from Western sources and by the development of indigenous industries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing naturally or having always lived in a place; native:",
        "examples": [
          "The Navajos are among the indigenous people of North America.",
          "Are there any species of frog indigenous to the area?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "operating or happening in the local area, not in other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "indigenous firms",
          "The most profitable indigenous business is cocoa growing.",
          "indigenous tourism"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indigestion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pain that you get in your stomach when you have eaten food that is difficult to digest:",
        "examples": [
          "suffer from indigestion Do you suffer from indigestion after you have eaten?",
          "You'll give yourself indigestion if you swallow your dinner so quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an uncomfortable condition caused when your body cannot digest food after you have eaten it:",
        "examples": [
          "Greasy food gives me indigestion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indignity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that causes a loss of respect for someone or for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "They were subjected to various indignities and discomforts, including having to get dressed and undressed in public.",
          "suffer an indignity Clint suffered the indignity of being called \"Puppy\" in front of his girlfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loss of respect, or something that causes this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She describes the indignities that victims suffer after a crime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indigo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bluish-purple colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a bluish-purple colour:",
        "examples": [
          "He was dressed in a black shirt and frayed indigo jeans.",
          "A small, indigo bird flitted from one tree branch to another."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indirect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening in addition to an intended result, often in a way that is complicated or not obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "The benefits from pure research are often indirect.",
          "Indirect effects of the fighting include disease and food shortages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "avoiding clearly mentioning or saying something:",
        "examples": [
          "indirect criticism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not following a straight line, or not directly or simply connected:",
        "examples": [
          "to take an indirect route/flight"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening in addition to an intended result:",
        "examples": [
          "Several other people were hurt as an indirect result of his carelessness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not following a straight line, or not connected in a simple way:",
        "examples": [
          "an indirect route",
          "Ransom thought the best approach in defending truth is the indirect one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not done or communicated in a direct way:",
        "examples": [
          "We decided to take an indirect approach to tackling the problem of absenteeism.",
          "He made only an indirect reference to what had happened at the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening in addition to an intended result, often in a way that is complicated or not obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the indirect effect of a bad business climate that discourages companies from expanding here.",
          "Incentives can pay for themselves through jobs and indirect benefits to the local economy.",
          "Here the deregulation affected the environment, but in a more indirect way."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indirectly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is complicated or not obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "She still controls the company indirectly through her son, who is the managing director.",
          "Stroking a pet reduces stress and thus, indirectly, lowers blood pressure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without clearly mentioning or saying something:",
        "examples": [
          "She was included indirectly as her husband's name came up.",
          "The request had been made indirectly, through hints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not direct or not connected in a simple way:",
        "examples": [
          "She controls the company indirectly, through a hand-picked board of directors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indiscretion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being indiscreet:",
        "examples": [
          "Jones was censured for indiscretion in leaking a secret report to the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something, especially a sexual relationship, that is considered embarrassing or morally wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "youthful indiscretion We should forgive him a few youthful indiscretions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lack of care in saying or doing things that should be kept secret, or an act or statement that shows such lack of care:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] youthful indiscretions",
          "[ U ] This sort of indiscretion is unforgivable!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indiscretions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being indiscreet:",
        "examples": [
          "Jones was censured for indiscretion in leaking a secret report to the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something, especially a sexual relationship, that is considered embarrassing or morally wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "youthful indiscretion We should forgive him a few youthful indiscretions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lack of care in saying or doing things that should be kept secret, or an act or statement that shows such lack of care:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] youthful indiscretions",
          "[ U ] This sort of indiscretion is unforgivable!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indiscriminately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that does not show careful choice or planning, usually with harmful results:",
        "examples": [
          "They fired indiscriminately into the crowd.",
          "Chlorine bleach removes colour indiscriminately, attacking stains and dyes alike."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indispensable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something or someone that is indispensable is so good or important that you could not manage without it, him, or her:",
        "examples": [
          "This book is an indispensable resource for researchers.",
          "indispensable to His long experience at the United Nations makes him indispensable to the talks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too important not to have; necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "None of our players is indispensable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indisposed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "ill, especially in a way that makes you unable to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Sheila Jones is indisposed, so the part of the Countess will be sung tonight by Della Drake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not willing:",
        "examples": [
          "indisposed to After their rude attitude in the past, we feel distinctly indisposed to help them now."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indisputable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "true, and impossible to doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "an artist of indisputable skill",
          "One fact is indisputable - this must never be allowed to happen again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "obviously true:",
        "examples": [
          "an indisputable fact"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indistinct": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not clear:",
        "examples": [
          "an indistinct shape/sound/recollection"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not clear:",
        "examples": [
          "an indistinct shape/sound/recollection"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indistinctly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not clear:",
        "examples": [
          "He mumbled indistinctly, and I couldn’t tell what he wanted.",
          "The mangroves beyond the stream loomed indistinctly through the morning haze."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indistinguishable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to judge as being different when compared to another similar thing:",
        "examples": [
          "indistinguishable from These forgeries are so good that they are more or less indistinguishable from the originals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible to notice differences when compared to another similar thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The fish’s markings make it virtually indistinguishable from the sand it swims over."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "individual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a single person or thing, especially when compared to the group or set to which they belong:",
        "examples": [
          "Every individual has rights which must never be taken away.",
          "Like many creative individuals, she can be very bad-tempered.",
          "We try to treat our students as individuals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who thinks or behaves in their own original way:",
        "examples": [
          "If nothing else, the school will turn her into an individual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing and considered separately from the other things or people in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Each individual table is finished by hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "given to or relating to a single, separate person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "We deal with each case on an individual basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to, or suitable for, people or things that are different or particular in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "children with individual needs",
          "Marion has a very individual writing style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single person or thing, esp. when compared to the group or set to which it belongs:",
        "examples": [
          "We will remember him as an individual who always tried to make people happy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considered separately from the other things in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "In some individual cases, travel and related payments constitute gifts.",
          "We deal with each case on an individual basis.",
          "We represent businesses, not an individual business.",
          "Lumping all the brands together could weaken the individual brand identities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a single, separate person:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you require family or individual health insurance?",
          "It is up to the individual investor to decide where they are going to invest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single person, especially when compared to the group or set to which they belong:",
        "examples": [
          "The new tax would be calculated on the value of property owned by an individual."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "individuality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the qualities that make a person or thing different from others:",
        "examples": [
          "lack individuality It's a competent essay but it lacks individuality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality that makes a person different from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "His individuality really comes out when he dances."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "individually": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "separately:",
        "examples": [
          "The children will first sing individually and then as a group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a different and usually original way",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "individuals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a single person or thing, especially when compared to the group or set to which they belong:",
        "examples": [
          "Every individual has rights which must never be taken away.",
          "Like many creative individuals, she can be very bad-tempered.",
          "We try to treat our students as individuals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who thinks or behaves in their own original way:",
        "examples": [
          "If nothing else, the school will turn her into an individual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing and considered separately from the other things or people in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Each individual table is finished by hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "given to or relating to a single, separate person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "We deal with each case on an individual basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to, or suitable for, people or things that are different or particular in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "children with individual needs",
          "Marion has a very individual writing style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single person or thing, esp. when compared to the group or set to which it belongs:",
        "examples": [
          "We will remember him as an individual who always tried to make people happy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considered separately from the other things in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "In some individual cases, travel and related payments constitute gifts.",
          "We deal with each case on an individual basis.",
          "We represent businesses, not an individual business.",
          "Lumping all the brands together could weaken the individual brand identities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a single, separate person:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you require family or individual health insurance?",
          "It is up to the individual investor to decide where they are going to invest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single person, especially when compared to the group or set to which they belong:",
        "examples": [
          "The new tax would be calculated on the value of property owned by an individual."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indivisible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not able to be separated from something else or into different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "indivisible part He regards e-commerce as an indivisible part of modern retail.",
          "indivisible from A country's language is indivisible from its culture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to be divided into parts",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "indoctrinated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to often repeat an idea or belief to someone until they accept it without criticism or question:",
        "examples": [
          "indoctrinate someone in something Some parents were critical of attempts to indoctrinate children in green ideology.",
          "They have been indoctrinated by television to believe that violence is normal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indomitable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to say that someone is strong, brave, determined, and difficult to defeat or frighten:",
        "examples": [
          "The indomitable Mrs Furlong said she would continue to fight for justice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) strong, brave, and impossible to defeat or make frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "an indomitable spirit/will"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indonesia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in Southeast Asia formed of a group of islands",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "indonesian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Indonesia, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Indonesia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Indonesia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "indoor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening, used, or existing inside a building:",
        "examples": [
          "indoor sports/activities",
          "an indoor racetrack/swimming pool"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening, used, or being inside a building:",
        "examples": [
          "indoor sports",
          "indoor plumbing",
          "an indoor swimming pool"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indoors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "into or inside a building:",
        "examples": [
          "Come indoors, it's cold outside.",
          "Spring bulbs can be grown indoors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "induce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "induce someone to do something They induced her to take the job by promising editorial freedom.",
          "nothing could induce Nothing could induce me (= I definitely cannot be persuaded) to climb a mountain/ride a bike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Pills for seasickness often induce drowsiness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a drug to make a pregnant woman start giving birth:",
        "examples": [
          "In this hospital, twins are often induced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone to do something, or to cause something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "They induced her to take the job by offering her a bonus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If doctors induce labor, they cause a baby to be born before its natural time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen or to persuade someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The aim of advertising is to induce brand loyalty.",
          "induce sb to do sth Salesmen may make untrue statements to try to induce you to buy the product."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "induced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "caused by the stated person or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a self-induced illness",
          "work-induced stress"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inducement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act or thing that is intended to persuade someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "financial/cash inducements",
          "Those tenants are not going to swap lifetime security for shorter-term leases without some inducement.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They offered voters a massive inducement to oust the president by announcing that sanctions would be lifted if there was \"democratic change\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act or a thing that is intended to make something happen or to persuade someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "inducement (for sb) to do sth They offered him a large pay increase as an inducement for him to stay.",
          "It is illegal for American companies to offer inducements when tendering for contracts abroad.",
          "Customers are coming to us without inducement.",
          "financial/cash inducements"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inducing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "induce someone to do something They induced her to take the job by promising editorial freedom.",
          "nothing could induce Nothing could induce me (= I definitely cannot be persuaded) to climb a mountain/ride a bike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Pills for seasickness often induce drowsiness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a drug to make a pregnant woman start giving birth:",
        "examples": [
          "In this hospital, twins are often induced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inducted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce someone formally or with a special ceremony to an organization or group, or to beliefs or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "be inducted into Li Xiannian was inducted into the Politburo in 1956."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "induction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is formally introduced into a new job or organization, especially through a special ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "induction into Their induction into the church took place in June.",
          "induction as Her induction as councillor took place in the town hall.",
          "an induction ceremony"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period during which a new member of an organization or a new member of staff learns about the organization and has basic training:",
        "examples": [
          "New members will undergo a fitness induction.",
          "The aim is to develop an effective induction course for new academic staff that will address their particular requirements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of causing an event or process to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "induction of labour The doctor will determine whether to begin the induction of labour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of discovering a general principle from a set of facts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of electrical power going from one object to another without the objects touching:",
        "examples": [
          "an induction coil/motor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form of this process used in some cooking devices, where metal coils (= wires) in the device create a magnetic field that induces (= causes) an electric current in the metal base of a pan, creating heat:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure that the pan is removed only when the food is cooked, otherwise the induction of heat will stop.",
          "induction hob This is a portable induction hob that comes complete with its own cookware.",
          "induction cooking In induction cooking the energy is transferred directly to the pan by electro-magnetic field heating, so very little heat is wasted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of establishing an electrical current in an object by placing it near another object that has current in it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of introducing someone formally or with a special ceremony to an organization or group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She is being considered for induction into the Soccer Hall of Fame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of training during which a new employee learns about the company they are working for and the job they will be doing:",
        "examples": [
          "New employees undergo a two-week induction.",
          "induction into sth It is vital that the Managing Director is given a proper induction into his new job.",
          "an induction course/programme",
          "induction training",
          "an induction day/period"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ceremony in which someone is formally introduced into a place of work or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The CEO will introduce her at her induction.",
          "an induction speech"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indulge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to allow yourself or another person to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you:",
        "examples": [
          "The soccer fans indulged their patriotism, waving flags and singing songs.",
          "I love champagne but I don't often indulge myself.",
          "indulge in We took a deliberate decision to indulge in a little nostalgia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone anything they want and not to mind if they behave badly:",
        "examples": [
          "My aunt indulges the children dreadfully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow yourself or someone else to have something enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] When I get my first paycheck I’m going to indulge in a shopping spree.",
          "[ T ] He indulged his passion for skiing whenever he could."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indulged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow yourself or another person to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you:",
        "examples": [
          "The soccer fans indulged their patriotism, waving flags and singing songs.",
          "I love champagne but I don't often indulge myself.",
          "indulge in We took a deliberate decision to indulge in a little nostalgia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone anything they want and not to mind if they behave badly:",
        "examples": [
          "My aunt indulges the children dreadfully."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indulgence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you allow yourself to have something enjoyable, especially something that is not good for you, or something enjoyable that you allow yourself like this:",
        "examples": [
          "Chocolate is my only indulgence.",
          "All the pleasures and indulgences of the weekend are over, and I must get down to some serious hard work.",
          "indulgence in He was well-known for his indulgence in drink and gambling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you allow or do not mind someone's failure or bad behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "My inability to do needlework was treated with surprising indulgence by my teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the Roman Catholic church, something that can reduce or get rid of punishment for sin (= the act of breaking a religious moral law):",
        "examples": [
          "The Catholic Church has not declared organ donation an indulgence.",
          "His main complaint was that priests were making money by selling indulgences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the attitude of allowing yourself or someone else to have something enjoyable, or the act of having something enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Heavy indulgence in fatty foods should be avoided.",
          "[ C ] I do not much like self-quotation, but I shall ask your indulgence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indulgent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "allowing someone to have or do what they want, especially when this is not good for them:",
        "examples": [
          "indulgent relatives",
          "an indulgent smile",
          "He had been a strict father but was indulgent to/towards his grandchildren."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "indulging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow yourself or another person to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you:",
        "examples": [
          "The soccer fans indulged their patriotism, waving flags and singing songs.",
          "I love champagne but I don't often indulge myself.",
          "indulge in We took a deliberate decision to indulge in a little nostalgia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone anything they want and not to mind if they behave badly:",
        "examples": [
          "My aunt indulges the children dreadfully."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "industrial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in or related to industry, or having a lot of industry and factories, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "industrial output",
          "industrial expansion",
          "an industrial landscape/nation",
          "He has an industrial background (= he has worked in industry)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a size or an amount) very large:",
        "examples": [
          "industrial quantity We would drink industrial quantities of coffee at every meeting.",
          "I never used to go out without wearing industrial amounts of black eyeliner.",
          "I came home to find the dog munching its way through an industrial-sized pack of dog biscuits.",
          "The concert features flashing lights and industrial levels of noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company whose main business is producing goods:",
        "examples": [
          "He owns a series of industrials across the US and beyond."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shares in industrial companies:",
        "examples": [
          "On Thursday the industrials moved up more than 50 points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piercing (= a hole made in the body for wearing jewellery) that involves making two or more holes in the top part of the ear and usually connecting them with a bar-shaped piece of metal :",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not sure whether an industrial would work in my ear.",
          "Because it goes through cartilage rather than a fleshy part of the ear, an industrial piercing is more painful than some other piercings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or related to industry, or having a lot of industry and factories:",
        "examples": [
          "industrial output",
          "It’s an industrial city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An industrial park is a special area for factories and businesses.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to industry:",
        "examples": [
          "Building ships has ranked for years as one of the more dangerous industrial jobs.",
          "Industrial output fell in April.",
          "an industrial company"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in industry:",
        "examples": [
          "Orders for industrial equipment have increased.",
          "industrial chemicals/cleaners",
          "industrial goods/products"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of industry and factories:",
        "examples": [
          "These workers have some of the best wages in industrial America.",
          "an industrial city/country"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to businesses in general, not people:",
        "examples": [
          "The rate cuts affect everything from home mortgages to commercial and industrial loans.",
          "industrial customers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to someone's work or job:",
        "examples": [
          "He lost his hand in an industrial accident in 2008.",
          "industrial injury"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company whose main business is producing goods:",
        "examples": [
          "Earnings reports from key companies in banking, technology and the industrials have been released."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shares in industrial companies:",
        "examples": [
          "The trust invests in industrials."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "industries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the companies and activities involved in the process of producing goods for sale, especially in a factory or special area:",
        "examples": [
          "trade and industry",
          "industry and commerce",
          "The city needs to attract more industry.",
          "The strike seriously reduced coal deliveries to industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people and activities involved in one type of business:",
        "examples": [
          "the gas/electricity industry",
          "the tourist industry",
          "manufacturing industries",
          "The computer industry has been booming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is produced or is available in large quantities and makes a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "the heritage industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of regularly working hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I must say that I'm very impressed by her industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the companies and activities involved in the production of goods for sale, esp. in a factory:",
        "examples": [
          "business and industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of business:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s worked in the banking and computer industries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of working hard:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes industry and determination to complete a Ph.D."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the companies and activities involved in the production of goods:",
        "examples": [
          "We hope the government listens to the concerns of industry and drops its plans to introduce another crippling tax on business.",
          "domestic/global/international industry",
          "in industry The largest firms only account for one in four jobs in industry.",
          "go/move into industry Another top accountant has moved into industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people and activities involved in one type of business that produces goods or offers services:",
        "examples": [
          "the car/electronics/construction industry In the construction industry, as in other industries, mechanization has had a major impact.",
          "the advertising/banking/insurance industry",
          "the music/movie/entertainment industry",
          "Job gains in service industries such as health care and banking offset losses in such areas as construction.",
          "a global/growing/leading industry",
          "an industry consultant/expert/observer",
          "industry figures/data/average The auto maker spends $581 more on distribution per car than the industry average."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "industrious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An industrious person works hard:",
        "examples": [
          "an industrious worker",
          "She's extremely competent and industrious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "regularly working very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "Every employee is expected to be competent and industrious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an industrious person works hard:",
        "examples": [
          "Our research shows that employees are almost all industrious and want to do a good job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "industry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the companies and activities involved in the process of producing goods for sale, especially in a factory or special area:",
        "examples": [
          "trade and industry",
          "industry and commerce",
          "The city needs to attract more industry.",
          "The strike seriously reduced coal deliveries to industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people and activities involved in one type of business:",
        "examples": [
          "the gas/electricity industry",
          "the tourist industry",
          "manufacturing industries",
          "The computer industry has been booming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is produced or is available in large quantities and makes a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "the heritage industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of regularly working hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I must say that I'm very impressed by her industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the companies and activities involved in the production of goods for sale, esp. in a factory:",
        "examples": [
          "business and industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of business:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s worked in the banking and computer industries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of working hard:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes industry and determination to complete a Ph.D."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the companies and activities involved in the production of goods:",
        "examples": [
          "We hope the government listens to the concerns of industry and drops its plans to introduce another crippling tax on business.",
          "domestic/global/international industry",
          "in industry The largest firms only account for one in four jobs in industry.",
          "go/move into industry Another top accountant has moved into industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people and activities involved in one type of business that produces goods or offers services:",
        "examples": [
          "the car/electronics/construction industry In the construction industry, as in other industries, mechanization has had a major impact.",
          "the advertising/banking/insurance industry",
          "the music/movie/entertainment industry",
          "Job gains in service industries such as health care and banking offset losses in such areas as construction.",
          "a global/growing/leading industry",
          "an industry consultant/expert/observer",
          "industry figures/data/average The auto maker spends $581 more on distribution per car than the industry average."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inebriated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having drunk too much alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "The Designated Driver programme offers not just a free ride home for inebriated drivers and their passengers, but the opportunity to get their car home safely as well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having drunk too much alcohol",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "inedible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not suitable or good enough to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "The dish was too spicy, and inedible as a result.",
          "The food served in the dining room is practically inedible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not suitable as food:",
        "examples": [
          "The potato plant produces inedible fruit that looks like green tomatoes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ineffective": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not producing the effects or results that are wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "They made an ineffective attempt to get the rules changed.",
          "prove ineffective The army has proved ineffective in protecting the civilian population."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not producing the results that are wanted; not effective:",
        "examples": [
          "Those pills were ineffective – I still have a headache."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inefficiency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a lack of organization or skill that wastes time, energy, money, etc., or methods or actions that waste time, etc. in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "gross inefficiency They were accused of gross inefficiency in their handling of the case.",
          "It is a troubled organization, plagued by inefficiencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone or something fails to use resources such as time, materials, or labour in an effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank chief said that he would not allow or tolerate inefficiency and at the same time would ensure that honest and hard work were properly rewarded.",
          "But critics say the system is full of waste and inefficiency.",
          "inefficiencies in sth She's charged with eliminating inefficiencies in state government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inefficient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not organized, skilled, or able to work in a satisfactory way:",
        "examples": [
          "Existing methods of production are expensive and inefficient.",
          "inefficient at I'm hopelessly inefficient at fixing things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working in a way that wastes a resource (= something valuable such as fuel, water, or money):",
        "examples": [
          "A gas stove is a very inefficient device because some of the hot gas is lost to the surroundings.",
          "Current design practices are environmentally inefficient."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wasting time, money, energy, or other valuable possessions or qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of their industries are hopelessly inefficient."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using resources such as time, materials, or labour in a way that wastes them:",
        "examples": [
          "There are too many big, inefficient companies in almost every part of the economy.",
          "extremely/highly/increasingly inefficient"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inelegant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not attractive, especially because of being awkward in movement or manner:",
        "examples": [
          "an inelegant posture",
          "inelegant surroundings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not skilful or polite in dealing with or expressing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Too many programs are ugly: inelegant, unreliable and not very useful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not graceful and attractive in character or appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "inelegant writing"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inept": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not skilled or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "inept comment/remark an inept comment/remark",
          "inept at He was always rather inept at sport.",
          "inept handling He was criticized for his inept handling of the situation.",
          "socially inept Dick was socially inept and uncomfortable in the presence of women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not skilled or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "He was always pretty inept at sports."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ineptitude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not being skilled or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "political/social/economic ineptitude",
          "It was not angry bloggers that rendered the website inaccessible, but sheer technological ineptitude."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inert": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not moving or not able to move:",
        "examples": [
          "The inert figure of a man could be seen lying in the front of the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not energetic or interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "The narrative is inert and sloppy, as if the author had been writing half-asleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Inert substances do not produce a chemical reaction when another substance is added:",
        "examples": [
          "inert gases"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not moving or not able to move:",
        "examples": [
          "The inert figure of a man lay in the front of the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not reacting chemically with other substances:",
        "examples": [
          "an inert gas"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inertial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "caused by, using, or relating to inertia (= the physical force that keeps something in the same position or moving in the same direction):",
        "examples": [
          "His injuries were caused by inertial forces during the car crash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inescapable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a fact or a situation is inescapable, it cannot be ignored or avoided.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible to avoid or not to accept:",
        "examples": [
          "The evidence points to the inescapable conclusion that he is guilty of the crime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inevitability": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented:",
        "examples": [
          "the inevitability of change",
          "His created a sense of inevitability around his campaign."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inevitable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident was the inevitable consequence/result/outcome of carelessness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is certain to happen and cannot be prevented:",
        "examples": [
          "Eventually the inevitable happened and he had a heart attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Accidents are the inevitable result of carelessness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inevitably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that cannot be avoided:",
        "examples": [
          "Their arguments inevitably end in tears."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inexcusable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of behaviour) too bad to be accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "His drunken outbursts during the mayor's speech were inexcusable.",
          "it is inexcusable that It's inexcusable that such young children were left in the house alone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of behavior) too bad to be accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "It was inexcusable for them to leave so early."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inexpensive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not costing a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "It's an inexpensive perfume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costing little money:",
        "examples": [
          "an inexpensive hotel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not costing much money:",
        "examples": [
          "The company began with inexpensive products but eventually moved into the middle levels and high end of the market.",
          "comparatively/fairly/relatively inexpensive CDs are a fairly inexpensive way to store data."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inexperience": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lack of knowledge or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "inexperience in As a leader, he's been criticized for his inexperience in foreign affairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lack of practice in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been criticized for his inexperience in foreign affairs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inexperienced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having little knowledge or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "They are young inexperienced parents and need support."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inexplicable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to be explained or understood:",
        "examples": [
          "For some inexplicable reason, he's decided to cancel the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "that cannot be explained or understood:",
        "examples": [
          "an inexplicable accident"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inexpressible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An inexpressible feeling is too strong to be described:",
        "examples": [
          "The news filled him with inexpressible delight/joy/horror/pain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infallible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "never wrong, failing, or making a mistake:",
        "examples": [
          "Even the experts are not infallible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "never wrong, or never failing:",
        "examples": [
          "Memory is not infallible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infamous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "famous for something considered bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The list included the infamous George Drake, a double murderer.",
          "infamous for He's infamous for his bigoted sense of humour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "well known for something bad; notorious:",
        "examples": [
          "He is infamous for saying that cheating is the way the game is played."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infamy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being famous for something considered bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The president described the attack as \"a day that will live in infamy\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bad and shocking act or event:",
        "examples": [
          "For the relatives of those who had died in the war, the final infamy was the pardoning of the draft-dodgers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infancy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time when someone is a baby or a very young child:",
        "examples": [
          "in infancy Her youngest child died in infancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very new and still developing:",
        "examples": [
          "The system is still in its infancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state or period of being a baby, or fig. the early stage of growth or development of something:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. Bird research on the island is still in its infancy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a baby or a very young child:",
        "examples": [
          "newborn infant The most important thing is for parents to spend time with their newborn infant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student at an infant school:",
        "examples": [
          "Jenny is a top-year infant now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "in the infants Andrew's still in the infants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to or connected with the first stage of school in the UK, for children aged four to seven years:",
        "examples": [
          "an infant teacher/class"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a baby",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "infantile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "typical of a child and therefore unsuitable for an adult:",
        "examples": [
          "infantile behaviour",
          "Don't be so infantile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "affecting babies or very young children:",
        "examples": [
          "infantile diseases",
          "infantile colic",
          "infantile eczema"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to babies:",
        "examples": [
          "infantile diseases"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe the behavior of an older child or adult as infantile, you mean that it is foolish and is typical of a young child:",
        "examples": [
          "infantile humor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infantry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of an army that fights on foot:",
        "examples": [
          "The infantry was/were sent into battle.",
          "light/heavy infantry It's a light/heavy infantry unit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soldiers who fight on foot",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "infants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "in the infants Andrew's still in the infants.",
          "I used to have school meals when I was in the infants.",
          "At 11, she left the infants to go to a nearby secondary school.",
          "We've been friends since we were in the infants together.",
          "He goes to the infants down the road."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infatuated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a very strong but not usually lasting feeling of love or attraction for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "infatuated with She was infatuated with one of her co-workers.",
          "She soon exerted enormous power over her infatuated lover."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a very strong interest in or love for something, often in a way that does not last long or is not reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "infatuated with He went to Italy and came back infatuated with classical culture.",
          "I'm someone who gets into a type of music, becomes infatuated for a short period, and then becomes infatuated by something else."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong but unreasonable feeling of love or attraction for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Susan was infatuated with her friend’s brother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infatuation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong but not usually lasting feelings of love or attraction:",
        "examples": [
          "It's just an infatuation. She'll get over it.",
          "infatuation with No one expected their infatuation with each other to last."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pass a disease to a person, animal, or plant:",
        "examples": [
          "(be) infected with The ward was full of children infected with TB.",
          "All the tomato plants are infected with a virus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a place, wound, or substance is infected, it contains bacteria or other things that can cause disease:",
        "examples": [
          "The meat had been infected by E coli bacteria."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone have the same feeling or emotion as you:",
        "examples": [
          "Her optimism seemed to infect all those around her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass harmful programs from one computer to another, or within files in the same computer:",
        "examples": [
          "A computer virus may lurk unseen in a computer's memory, calling up and infecting each of the machine's data files in turn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause disease in someone by introducing organisms such as bacteria or viruses:",
        "examples": [
          "Mosquitoes can infect people with malaria.",
          "fig. Fear of an attack infected the entire city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage a computer's software or data with a harmful program that has been passed from another computer:",
        "examples": [
          "be infected by/with sth The hackers hijacked personal computers that had been previously infected by a virus.",
          "an infected website"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass a disease to a person, animal, or plant:",
        "examples": [
          "be infected by/with sth A lab worker had been infected with a potentially dangerous agent.",
          "There was an alarming report of meat from infected animals being sold to supermarkets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or animal) affected by an organism that can cause disease:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists believe people died after eating meat from infected cattle.",
          "20 million Americans became infected with the influenza and more than 500,000 died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a substance, object, etc.) containing bacteria or other organisms that can cause disease:",
        "examples": [
          "The virus can be spread through sexual contact and infected needles.",
          "After the operation the wound became infected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An infected computer or file contains a computer virus (= a program that can harm computers and their files):",
        "examples": [
          "The virus installs a program that records the keystrokes of a person using an infected computer.",
          "The virus scanner notifies the user that a file is infected."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infecting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass a disease to a person, animal, or plant:",
        "examples": [
          "(be) infected with The ward was full of children infected with TB.",
          "All the tomato plants are infected with a virus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a place, wound, or substance is infected, it contains bacteria or other things that can cause disease:",
        "examples": [
          "The meat had been infected by E coli bacteria."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone have the same feeling or emotion as you:",
        "examples": [
          "Her optimism seemed to infect all those around her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass harmful programs from one computer to another, or within files in the same computer:",
        "examples": [
          "A computer virus may lurk unseen in a computer's memory, calling up and infecting each of the machine's data files in turn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered the body:",
        "examples": [
          "a serious infection",
          "a throat infection",
          "risk of infection Bandage the wound to reduce the risk of infection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of passing harmful programs into a computer or file, or the harmful programs themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "You only have to open an attachment to pass the infection from computer to computer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infections": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered the body:",
        "examples": [
          "a serious infection",
          "a throat infection",
          "risk of infection Bandage the wound to reduce the risk of infection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of passing harmful programs into a computer or file, or the harmful programs themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "You only have to open an attachment to pass the infection from computer to computer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infectious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a disease) able to be passed from one person, animal, or plant to another:",
        "examples": [
          "an infectious disease"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to pass a disease from one person, animal, or plant to another:",
        "examples": [
          "an infectious patient",
          "After the 21-day isolation period, Ebola survivors are no longer infectious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is infectious has an effect on everyone who is present and makes them want to join in:",
        "examples": [
          "an infectious laugh",
          "infectious enthusiasm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to infect someone:",
        "examples": [
          "infectious diseases"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is infectious, it quickly spreads or influences others:",
        "examples": [
          "an infectious laugh"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infects": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pass a disease to a person, animal, or plant:",
        "examples": [
          "(be) infected with The ward was full of children infected with TB.",
          "All the tomato plants are infected with a virus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a place, wound, or substance is infected, it contains bacteria or other things that can cause disease:",
        "examples": [
          "The meat had been infected by E coli bacteria."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone have the same feeling or emotion as you:",
        "examples": [
          "Her optimism seemed to infect all those around her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass harmful programs from one computer to another, or within files in the same computer:",
        "examples": [
          "A computer virus may lurk unseen in a computer's memory, calling up and infecting each of the machine's data files in turn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause disease in someone by introducing organisms such as bacteria or viruses:",
        "examples": [
          "Mosquitoes can infect people with malaria.",
          "fig. Fear of an attack infected the entire city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage a computer's software or data with a harmful program that has been passed from another computer:",
        "examples": [
          "be infected by/with sth The hackers hijacked personal computers that had been previously infected by a virus.",
          "an infected website"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass a disease to a person, animal, or plant:",
        "examples": [
          "be infected by/with sth A lab worker had been infected with a potentially dangerous agent.",
          "There was an alarming report of meat from infected animals being sold to supermarkets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to form an opinion or guess that something is true because of the information that you have:",
        "examples": [
          "infer something from something What do you infer from her refusal?",
          "[ + that ] I inferred from her expression that she wanted to leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach an opinion from available information or facts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] He inferred that she was not interested in a relationship from what she said in her letter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inference": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a guess that you make or an opinion that you form based on the information that you have:",
        "examples": [
          "by inference They were warned to expect a heavy air attack and by inference many casualties.",
          "His change of mind was recent and sudden, the inference being that someone had persuaded him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a belief or opinion that you develop from the information that you know",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "inferior": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not good, or not as good as someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "inferior to These products are inferior to those we bought last year.",
          "She cited cases in which women had received inferior healthcare.",
          "intellectually/morally/socially inferior It was clear the group were regarded as intellectually/morally/socially inferior."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lower, or of lower rank:",
        "examples": [
          "an inferior officer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the lower surface of a body part",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a body part that is below another body part:",
        "examples": [
          "the inferior alveolar artery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is considered to be less important than other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He regarded most men as his social, moral, and intellectual inferiors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worse than average, or not as good as others of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt inferior to her older sister."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inferiority": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of not being good, or not as good as someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "sense of inferiority His ill treatment as a child had given him a strong sense of inferiority.",
          "Women had a position of social inferiority as compared with men."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infernal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very bad or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "infernal noise What an infernal noise!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the qualities of hell (= the place where some people believe bad people go after death):",
        "examples": [
          "He described a journey through the infernal world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inferno": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large uncontrolled fire:",
        "examples": [
          "a raging inferno",
          "The building was an inferno by the time the fire service arrived."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infertile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An infertile person, animal, or plant cannot have babies, produce young, or produce new plants:",
        "examples": [
          "It has been estimated that one in eight couples is infertile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Infertile land or soil is not good enough for plants or crops to grow well there:",
        "examples": [
          "infertile soil Poor farmers have little choice but to try to grow food in this infertile soil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people or animals) not able to produce young, or (of land) of poor quality for growing crops:",
        "examples": [
          "an infertile couple",
          "infertile soil"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infestation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large number of animals and insects that carry disease, that are present where they are not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "a flea infestation",
          "an infestation of cockroaches/head lice"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infested": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to form adjectives meaning that a place has harmful animals, insects, or something else present in large numbers or in a large amount, causing disease, damage, or danger:",
        "examples": [
          "rat-infested New immigrants had to live in rat-infested tenements.",
          "shark-infested They were stranded in shark-infested waters after their boat sank.",
          "The guards slept in flea-infested barracks.",
          "Many regard the area as blighted and crime-infested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form adjectives meaning that a computer, computer program, etc. is affected by something harmful such as a virus:",
        "examples": [
          "Virus-infested emails are all too common.",
          "If you experienced the blue screen of death after installing the security patch, it could be a sign that your computer is Trojan-infested."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infidelity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an act of) having sex with someone who is not your husband, wife, or regular sexual partner:",
        "examples": [
          "marital/sexual infidelity",
          "She could not forgive his many infidelities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of having sex with someone who is not your husband or wife",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "infield": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a cricket or baseball field that is closest to the player who hits the ball, or the group of players there:",
        "examples": [
          "the infield She was rarely able to hit the ball out of the infield.",
          "He usually plays in the infield."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in baseball) the part of the playing field enclosed by the bases, or the four players whose positions are near the bases",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "infiltrate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to secretly become part of a group in order to get information or to influence the way that group thinks or behaves:",
        "examples": [
          "A journalist managed to infiltrate the powerful drug cartel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly into a substance, place, system, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "infiltrate (into) At about this time the new ideas about \"corporate management\" had begun to infiltrate (into) local government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become a member of a group or organization to secretly gather information about its activities",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of water) to flow slowly down into the earth from the earth's surface, for example, through cracks in rocks",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "infiltrated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly become part of a group in order to get information or to influence the way that group thinks or behaves:",
        "examples": [
          "A journalist managed to infiltrate the powerful drug cartel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly into a substance, place, system, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "infiltrate (into) At about this time the new ideas about \"corporate management\" had begun to infiltrate (into) local government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infiltrating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly become part of a group in order to get information or to influence the way that group thinks or behaves:",
        "examples": [
          "A journalist managed to infiltrate the powerful drug cartel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly into a substance, place, system, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "infiltrate (into) At about this time the new ideas about \"corporate management\" had begun to infiltrate (into) local government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infiltration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of secretly becoming part of a group in order to get information or to influence the way that a group thinks or behaves:",
        "examples": [
          "Police infiltration of Greenpeace sparked the scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of moving slowly into a substance, place, system, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "It is important to manage moisture infiltration into buildings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process in which substances build up in tissue or cells where they are not normally found or where they are normally found in much lower amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Neuropathic pain is caused by infiltration of nervous tissue by cancer cells."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infinite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without limits:",
        "examples": [
          "The universe is theoretically infinite.",
          "an infinite number/variety",
          "A potentially infinite number of sentences might occur in any language.",
          "Mathematicians proved that the population of prime numbers includes an infinite collection of arithmetic progressions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely large or great:",
        "examples": [
          "infinite patience With infinite patience, she explained the complex procedure to us.",
          "I wrote infinite numbers of reminders to myself so I wouldn't forget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has no limits, such as the universe or (in some religions) God:",
        "examples": [
          "I experienced a deep contemplation, a state of being at one with the infinite.",
          "The idea of the prayers and chants is to connect the worshipper to the infinite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without limits; extremely large or great:",
        "examples": [
          "infinite space",
          "There seemed to be an infinite number of paint colors to choose from."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infinitely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very or very much:",
        "examples": [
          "Travel is infinitely more comfortable now than it used to be."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very much:",
        "examples": [
          "Downtown traffic is infinitely worse than when we first moved to L.A."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infinity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "time or space that has no end:",
        "examples": [
          "the infinity of the universe",
          "the concept of infinity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place that is so far away that it cannot be reached:",
        "examples": [
          "into infinity figurative The mountain range stretched away into infinity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number that is larger than all other numbers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely large number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "an infinity of stars in the galaxy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unlimited space, time, or amount, or a number large beyond any limit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "infirm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "ill or needing care, especially for long periods and often because of old age:",
        "examples": [
          "She was too elderly and infirm to remain at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are ill for long periods:",
        "examples": [
          "The old and the infirm are the most susceptible to this disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physically or mentally weak, esp. because of old age or illness",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "infirmary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room in a school, college, or university where students who are injured or feeling ill can go to a nurse for treatment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hospital. It is now used mainly in the names of hospitals:",
        "examples": [
          "Leeds General Infirmary",
          "the Royal Infirmary"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an office esp. in a school where someone can receive medical care",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "inflammatory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "intended or likely to cause anger or hate:",
        "examples": [
          "inflammatory language/remarks The men were using inflammatory language/making inflammatory remarks about the other team's supporters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing or related to swelling and pain in the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to excite strong feelings, esp. of anger:",
        "examples": [
          "He thought his opponent’s remarks were unfair and inflammatory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inflatable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be filled with air to make it ready to use:",
        "examples": [
          "They were rescued after drifting out to sea in an inflatable dinghy.",
          "inflatable pillows/mattresses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plastic or rubber toy that needs to be filled with air to make it ready to use, for example in order to float on water:",
        "examples": [
          "She was floating on an inflatable in the pool.",
          "The beach kiosk sells everything from newspapers and magazines to buckets and spades and inflatables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small open boat, sometimes with a motor, that is filled with air to make it ready to use:",
        "examples": [
          "We practised getting on and off the ship using the inflatables.",
          "Three coastguard inflatables were trying to pull some of the surfers out of the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large structure filled with air for children to jump and play on, for example at a fair (= a large, outside, public event that people go to for pleasure):",
        "examples": [
          "The community event will have BBQs, inflatables for the kids, face painting, and games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medium-sized or large decorative object filled with air, often put outside people's houses, especially for holidays such as Christmas or Halloween:",
        "examples": [
          "Christmas inflatables, priced from $29.99 to $198, are helping drive seasonal sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be inflated (= filled with air or gas):",
        "examples": [
          "an inflatable mattress"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inflate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something increase in size by filling it with air, or to increase in size when filled with air:",
        "examples": [
          "He inflated the balloons with helium.",
          "We watch the hot-air balloon slowly inflate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or to make something larger or more important:",
        "examples": [
          "They inflated their part in the rescue every time they told the story.",
          "The star's ego has inflated to dangerous proportions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or cause a general increase in prices and economic activity :",
        "examples": [
          "There have been efforts to inflate the economy and prop up asset prices.",
          "There is a theory that you should borrow when your money can buy sound assets like gold and real estate and pay off that debt with cheaper money as an economy inflates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause an object to increase in size and shape by filling it with air or gas, or (of an object) to become larger as a result of this process:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] to inflate balloons",
          "[ I ] Air bags in cars are designed to inflate automatically on impact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a number or value higher or greater than it should be, or to make something seem more important than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "Company officials misled the public in order to inflate the value of the company’s stock.",
          "The story was inflated by the media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the value or price of something, or to become more valuable or expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "People who bought homes years ago have seen the values inflate and property taxes rise with the inflation.",
          "Weak export sales have helped to inflate inventories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a number, price, or value higher than it should be or than is reasonable, sometimes in order to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "Insurers fear that people will make up or inflate claims."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inflated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Inflated prices, costs, numbers, etc. are higher than they should be, or higher than people think is reasonable.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an inflated price or value is higher than it should be or than is reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "Evidence suggests that travellers have been put off by the inflated prices.",
          "grossly/highly/vastly inflated Faced with vastly inflated prices in the south, property investors have been looking for bargains in the north."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inflation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a general, continuous increase in prices:",
        "examples": [
          "high/low inflation",
          "the rate of inflation",
          "13 percent inflation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous increase in the level or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "wage inflation Excess demand eventually led to wage inflation.",
          "inflation of There has been a lot of discussion about inflation of grades in higher education recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making something larger or more important, or of making it seem larger or more important than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "I suspected that there had been some inflation of the claims for political purposes.",
          "You have to admire the inflation of the original production into such a mammoth spectacle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of filling something with air, or of being filled with air:",
        "examples": [
          "His hot air balloon tore during inflation, ending his bid to be first to fly solo round the world.",
          "A large herniation can restrict the inflation of a lung."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuing rise in prices caused by an increase in the money supply and demand for goods",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in prices over time, causing a reduction in the value of money:",
        "examples": [
          "high/low/moderate inflation Higher inflation threatens to force interest rates higher.",
          "falling/rising inflation Two decades of falling inflation and falling interest rates provided an exceptional, probably unique, boost to equities.",
          "accelerating/runaway/galloping inflation",
          "a surge/increase/rise in inflation The rise in inflation will be seen as a major set-back for the chancellor.",
          "a decline/fall/reduction in inflation",
          "to control/curb/reduce inflation",
          "push up/fuel inflation The government raised prices to encourage production, further fuelling inflation.",
          "the overall rate of inflation",
          "above/below inflation He is planning to increase public spending by 3.3% above inflation for the next three years.",
          "The rankings are based on the banks' return on equity, which is then adjusted for inflation.",
          "keep pace with/outstrip inflation The agency's budget has not kept pace with inflation and the staff has been cut."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inflection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a change in or addition to the form of a word that shows a change in the way it is used in sentences:",
        "examples": [
          "If you add the plural inflection \"-s\" to \"dog\" you get \"dogs\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which the sound of your voice changes during speech, for example when you emphasize particular words:",
        "examples": [
          "His voice was low and flat, with almost no inflection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "change in the quality of the voice, often showing an emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "Phyllis replies without any particular inflection in her voice, \"I guess I’m lazy.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in a word form or ending to show a difference in the word’s meaning or use:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Gets,\" \"got,\" and \"gotten\" are inflections of the verb \"get.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inflexible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of opinions and rules) fixed and unable or unwilling to change:",
        "examples": [
          "The prime minister has adopted an inflexible position on immigration.",
          "This type of computer is too slow and inflexible to meet many business needs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fixed and unable or unwilling to change:",
        "examples": [
          "Some officials think the law is too harsh and inflexible, and they argue it should be changed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a substance) stiff and hard, and not able to be bent:",
        "examples": [
          "an inflexible material"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable or unwilling to change as conditions or situations change:",
        "examples": [
          "He called the European Union model \"too bureaucratic and inflexible.\"",
          "Nurses were frustrated by inflexible working arrangements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inflict": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to experience something very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "These new bullets are capable of inflicting massive injuries.",
          "(be) inflicted on The suffering inflicted on these children was unimaginable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone or something to experience something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Why would anyone inflict harm on a helpless animal?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inflicted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to experience something very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "These new bullets are capable of inflicting massive injuries.",
          "(be) inflicted on The suffering inflicted on these children was unimaginable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inflicting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to experience something very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "These new bullets are capable of inflicting massive injuries.",
          "(be) inflicted on The suffering inflicted on these children was unimaginable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "influence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the power to have an effect on people or things, or a person or thing that is able to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "bad/good influence on Helen's a bad/good influence on him.",
          "have influence over He has a huge amount of influence over the city council.",
          "exert influence Christopher hoped to exert his influence to make them change their minds.",
          "under the influence of At the time she was under the influence of her father."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to affect or change how someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks:",
        "examples": [
          "She's very good at making friends and influencing people.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] What influenced you to choose a career in nursing?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to change a behavior, belief, or opinion, or to cause something to be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "Businesses make large contributions to members of Congress, hoping to influence their votes on key issues.",
          "She was influenced by the common-sense views of her grandparents.",
          "That speech influenced the course of American history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power to have an effect on people or things, or someone or something having such power:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The kid next door is a bad/good influence on Kevin.",
          "[ U ] She used her influence to get her son a summer job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to have an effect on people or events:",
        "examples": [
          "exert/have/exercise (an) influence He is close enough to the President to exert influence.",
          "(an) influence on sth Bloggers are expanding their influence on American politics.",
          "(an) influence over sth Consumer groups act as champions and have critical influence over industry.",
          "considerable/profound/growing influence He called on the industry to use its considerable influence to help resolve the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is able to have an effect on other people or on events:",
        "examples": [
          "International influences in the form of technology, systems and capital have historically been a feature of industrialization and economic growth.",
          "be an influence on sb/sth She has been a big influence on me in my career.",
          "considerable/great/major influence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to affect or change how someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks:",
        "examples": [
          "Many analysts regard the state of the U.S. job market as a major factor influencing consumer confidence.",
          "influence how/what/when An organization's values have been shown to influence how employees interact with each other."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "influenced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to affect or change how someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks:",
        "examples": [
          "She's very good at making friends and influencing people.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] What influenced you to choose a career in nursing?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "influences": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the power to have an effect on people or things, or a person or thing that is able to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "bad/good influence on Helen's a bad/good influence on him.",
          "have influence over He has a huge amount of influence over the city council.",
          "exert influence Christopher hoped to exert his influence to make them change their minds.",
          "under the influence of At the time she was under the influence of her father."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to affect or change how someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks:",
        "examples": [
          "She's very good at making friends and influencing people.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] What influenced you to choose a career in nursing?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to change a behavior, belief, or opinion, or to cause something to be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "Businesses make large contributions to members of Congress, hoping to influence their votes on key issues.",
          "She was influenced by the common-sense views of her grandparents.",
          "That speech influenced the course of American history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power to have an effect on people or things, or someone or something having such power:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The kid next door is a bad/good influence on Kevin.",
          "[ U ] She used her influence to get her son a summer job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to have an effect on people or events:",
        "examples": [
          "exert/have/exercise (an) influence He is close enough to the President to exert influence.",
          "(an) influence on sth Bloggers are expanding their influence on American politics.",
          "(an) influence over sth Consumer groups act as champions and have critical influence over industry.",
          "considerable/profound/growing influence He called on the industry to use its considerable influence to help resolve the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is able to have an effect on other people or on events:",
        "examples": [
          "International influences in the form of technology, systems and capital have historically been a feature of industrialization and economic growth.",
          "be an influence on sb/sth She has been a big influence on me in my career.",
          "considerable/great/major influence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to affect or change how someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks:",
        "examples": [
          "Many analysts regard the state of the U.S. job market as a major factor influencing consumer confidence.",
          "influence how/what/when An organization's values have been shown to influence how employees interact with each other."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "influencing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to affect or change how someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks:",
        "examples": [
          "She's very good at making friends and influencing people.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] What influenced you to choose a career in nursing?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "influential": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of influence on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She wanted to work for a bigger and more influential (= powerful) newspaper.",
          "influential in Johnson was influential (= important) in persuading the producers to put money into the film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of influence:",
        "examples": [
          "Dr. Carter is an influential member of the board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to influence someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "an influential group/figure/leader",
          "He has managed to play an influential role in Washington for a quarter of a century.",
          "influential in (doing) sth Foucault has been influential in helping to explain power and knowledge in organizations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "influenza": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "formal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "flu",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "influx": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a large number of people or things arriving at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "influx of Turkey is expecting an influx of several thousand refugees over the next few days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the arrival of a large number of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "The town’s economy depends on the summer influx of tourists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrival of a large number of people or things at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "influx of sth He is amazed by the influx of new businesses of every kind.",
          "an influx of immigrants/labour/workers",
          "an influx of investment/money"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "info": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofinformation:",
        "examples": [
          "For additional info, call this number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information:",
        "examples": [
          "You type in \"sport\" or \"business news\" and it finds the relevant info."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inform": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone about particular facts:",
        "examples": [
          "The name of the dead man will not be released until his relatives have been informed.",
          "be informed about Why wasn't I informed about this earlier?",
          "be informed of Walters was not properly informed of the reasons for her arrest.",
          "[ + that ] I informed my boss that I was going to be away next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep me informed about any job opportunities.",
          "She informed her tenants that she was raising the rent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone about something, especially officially:",
        "examples": [
          "She suspected illegality, and informed the police.",
          "inform sb about sth The industry had a duty to inform the public about the extent of the dangers.",
          "inform sb of sth When the company was informed of the problems we were experiencing, it took extraordinary steps to help us.",
          "inform sb that He informed me that he intended to resign.",
          "keep sb informed Keep the project manager informed about any issue that might have an impact on a project's bottom line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to influence something such as an opinion or decision:",
        "examples": [
          "inform sb's choices/behaviour/decisions There are many factors that inform consumer choices.",
          "The habits of individual employees are informed by the corporate culture in which they participate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give information or to teach someone about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The news media has an enormous capacity to inform and educate.",
          "inform sb about sth There are many innovative ways to inform kids about the world they live in."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "informal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not formal or official:",
        "examples": [
          "The two groups agreed to hold an informal meeting.",
          "Alliances among small businesses are often informal arrangements, such as two companies teaming up for a marketing event."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of clothing, behaviour, speech) suitable when you are with friends and family but not for official occasions:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Hi\" is an informal way of greeting people.",
          "He's the ideal sort of teacher - direct, friendly, and informal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not formal or official, or not suitable for official or special occasions:",
        "examples": [
          "an informal gathering",
          "Informal talks resumed today in an attempt to end the strike."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "informant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who gives information to another person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a police/secret informant",
          "Our survey is based on information from over 200 informants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who tells esp. the police or newspaper reporters about something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was working as an undercover informant for the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who answers questions relating to their opinions or feelings about something, so that information can be collected about it:",
        "examples": [
          "a survey informant"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "informants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who gives information to another person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a police/secret informant",
          "Our survey is based on information from over 200 informants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who tells esp. the police or newspaper reporters about something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was working as an undercover informant for the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who answers questions relating to their opinions or feelings about something, so that information can be collected about it:",
        "examples": [
          "a survey informant"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "information": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "facts about a situation, person, event, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "information about/on Do you have any information about/on train times?",
          "bit/piece of information I read an interesting bit/piece of information in the newspaper.",
          "for further information For further information (= if you want to know more), please contact your local library.",
          "[ + that ] We have reliable information that a strike is planned next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "news, facts, or knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "an important piece of information",
          "Can you give us some information on tours to Alaska?",
          "Information about upcoming local events is printed in the newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "facts or details about a person, company, product, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "gather/get/obtain information Can you tell me where I can obtain further information?",
          "ask for/request/demand information I wrote requesting information on how revenue statistics were compiled.",
          "give/provide/share information The investment research company provides information in a timely way.",
          "information on sth The questionnaire asks for detailed information on family and medical history.",
          "information about sth Regulators are demanding that firms release more and more information about their performance.",
          "additional/more/further information Anyone requiring further information should contact this office.",
          "classified/confidential/proprietary information",
          "accurate/detailed/reliable information",
          "financial/personal/business information",
          "It was a very interesting piece of information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in an announcement, email, document, etc. that contains information that someone needs but that they do not have to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "All comments, rates, and dates are provided for information only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in advertisements, news articles, etc. when giving something such as a website or phone number where someone can find more information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "For more information visit www.cambridge.org."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you are telling or giving someone something because they might not know or have it and it could be useful for them:",
        "examples": [
          "A copy of the document is enclosed for your information."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "informational": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing information",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or providing information:",
        "examples": [
          "The programs must be specifically designed to serve the educational and informational needs of children aged 16 and under.",
          "informational document/flier/material The offer will not commence until the informational documents are mailed to shareholders.",
          "an informational meeting"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "informative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "providing a lot of useful information:",
        "examples": [
          "This is an interesting and highly informative book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "providing useful knowledge or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "The dietician’s talk was very informative."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "informed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of knowledge or information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "an informed choice/opinion",
          "keep someone informed about something The school promised to keep parents informed about the situation.",
          "well-informed Elizabeth is remarkably well-informed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "informer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives information in secret, especially to the police:",
        "examples": [
          "Most police informers receive a reward for their information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who tells esp. the police about someone’s criminal activities",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "informing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone about particular facts:",
        "examples": [
          "The name of the dead man will not be released until his relatives have been informed.",
          "be informed about Why wasn't I informed about this earlier?",
          "be informed of Walters was not properly informed of the reasons for her arrest.",
          "[ + that ] I informed my boss that I was going to be away next week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "informs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone about particular facts:",
        "examples": [
          "The name of the dead man will not be released until his relatives have been informed.",
          "be informed about Why wasn't I informed about this earlier?",
          "be informed of Walters was not properly informed of the reasons for her arrest.",
          "[ + that ] I informed my boss that I was going to be away next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep me informed about any job opportunities.",
          "She informed her tenants that she was raising the rent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone about something, especially officially:",
        "examples": [
          "She suspected illegality, and informed the police.",
          "inform sb about sth The industry had a duty to inform the public about the extent of the dangers.",
          "inform sb of sth When the company was informed of the problems we were experiencing, it took extraordinary steps to help us.",
          "inform sb that He informed me that he intended to resign.",
          "keep sb informed Keep the project manager informed about any issue that might have an impact on a project's bottom line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to influence something such as an opinion or decision:",
        "examples": [
          "inform sb's choices/behaviour/decisions There are many factors that inform consumer choices.",
          "The habits of individual employees are informed by the corporate culture in which they participate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give information or to teach someone about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The news media has an enormous capacity to inform and educate.",
          "inform sb about sth There are many innovative ways to inform kids about the world they live in."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infraction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone breaks a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "infraction of Any attempt to influence the judges will be seen as an infraction of the rules."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a breaking of a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "a minor infraction"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of not obeying a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate had committed an infraction at a previous job.",
          "a minor/major/serious infraction",
          "an infraction of sth They admitted no previous wrong-doing but promised to refrain from future infractions of securities laws.",
          "an immigration/legal/safety infraction"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infractions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone breaks a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "infraction of Any attempt to influence the judges will be seen as an infraction of the rules."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a breaking of a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "a minor infraction"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of not obeying a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate had committed an infraction at a previous job.",
          "a minor/major/serious infraction",
          "an infraction of sth They admitted no previous wrong-doing but promised to refrain from future infractions of securities laws.",
          "an immigration/legal/safety infraction"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infrared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Infrared light is a type of light that feels warm but cannot be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "Their pilots are guided by an infrared optical system that shows images clearly even at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "describing light at the red end of the spectrum (= set of colors into which light is separated), which cannot be seen by human beings, and which gives out heat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "infrastructure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the basic systems and services, such as transport and power supplies, that a country or organization uses in order to work effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "The war has badly damaged the country's infrastructure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the basic structure of an organization or system which is necessary for its operation, esp. public water, energy, and systems for communication and transport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the basic systems and services that are needed in order to support an economy, for example, transport and communication systems and electricity and water supplies:",
        "examples": [
          "Infrastructure and economic projects will take time to complete and may not meet the population's high expectations.",
          "the country's/nation's/city's infrastructure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the basic systems and services that a company or industry needs in order to work effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "build/create/develop an infrastructure Creating an infrastructure for managing post-customer discards is evolving in many industries.",
          "a company's financial infrastructure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the equipment, software, etc. that a computer system needs in order to operate and communicate with other computers:",
        "examples": [
          "broadband/information/IT infrastructure"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infuriating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely annoying:",
        "examples": [
          "It's infuriating when people keep spelling your name wrong, isn't it?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing anger and annoyance:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s infuriating to be kept waiting this long!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infused": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill someone or something with an emotion or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "infuse someone/something with something The pulling down of the Berlin Wall infused the world with optimism.",
          "infuse something into something The arrival of a group of friends on Saturday infused new life into the weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you infuse a drink or it infuses, you leave substances such as tea leaves or herbs in hot water so that their flavour goes into the liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Allow the tea to infuse for five minutes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "infusion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of adding one thing to another to make it stronger or better:",
        "examples": [
          "infusion into An infusion of $100,000 into the company is required."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink made by leaving tea leaves or herbs in hot water:",
        "examples": [
          "She drinks an infusion of herbs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an inward flow that helps to fill something:",
        "examples": [
          "An infusion of funds is desperately needed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of providing more money or resources to make something stronger and work better:",
        "examples": [
          "infusion of cash/money/funds Central banks acted to calm nervous financial markets by providing an infusion of cash into the system.",
          "a huge/large/massive infusion",
          "infusion of new/fresh blood Some analysts questioned whether the internet company could get back on track without an infusion of new blood in the top ranks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ingenious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) very intelligent and skilful, or (of a thing) skilfully made or planned and involving new ideas and methods:",
        "examples": [
          "an ingenious idea/method/solution",
          "Johnny is so ingenious - he can make the most remarkable sculptures from the most ordinary materials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) skilled at inventing new ways to do something, esp. to solve problems, or (of ideas or things) original, and showing esp. the ability to solve problems:",
        "examples": [
          "an ingenious engineer/songwriter",
          "She devised an ingenious solution to the problem."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ingenue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young woman who has little experience and is very trusting, especially as played in films and plays",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ingenuity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone's ability to think of clever new ways of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "I was impressed by the ingenuity and energy of the contestants.",
          "It took some time and a little ingenuity, but we were able to rescue the animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skill of thinking, performing, or using things in new ways, esp. to solve problems:",
        "examples": [
          "With a little ingenuity, meals can be tasty as well as inexpensive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ingest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to eat or drink something:",
        "examples": [
          "The chemicals can be poisonous if ingested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take food or liquid into the stomach:",
        "examples": [
          "These mushrooms are poisonous if ingested."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ingested": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat or drink something:",
        "examples": [
          "The chemicals can be poisonous if ingested."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ingredient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish:",
        "examples": [
          "list of ingredients The list of ingredients included 250 g of almonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of something successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Trust is a vital ingredient in a successful marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts in a mixture:",
        "examples": [
          "Combine all the ingredients for the stew.",
          "fig. She viewed color as an essential ingredient of good design."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of something that is needed in order for a particular job, business, etc. to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "basic/key/main ingredient Policymakers see capital investment as a key ingredient in an economic recovery.",
          "People are the essential ingredient in creativity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that forms part of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Commodities, such as steel, are important ingredients in building wind turbines.",
          "harmful/hazardous/unsafe ingredient A high percentage of the products were found to contain unsafe ingredients.",
          "China exported $2.5 billion of food ingredients to the United States and the rest of the world in 2006."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ingredients": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish:",
        "examples": [
          "list of ingredients The list of ingredients included 250 g of almonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of something successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Trust is a vital ingredient in a successful marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts in a mixture:",
        "examples": [
          "Combine all the ingredients for the stew.",
          "fig. She viewed color as an essential ingredient of good design."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of something that is needed in order for a particular job, business, etc. to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "basic/key/main ingredient Policymakers see capital investment as a key ingredient in an economic recovery.",
          "People are the essential ingredient in creativity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that forms part of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Commodities, such as steel, are important ingredients in building wind turbines.",
          "harmful/hazardous/unsafe ingredient A high percentage of the products were found to contain unsafe ingredients.",
          "China exported $2.5 billion of food ingredients to the United States and the rest of the world in 2006."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inhabit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to live in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "These remote islands are inhabited only by birds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "These remote islands are inhabited only by birds and animals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inhabitant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal that lives in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "a city of five million inhabitants"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal living in a place",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "inhabitants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal that lives in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "a city of five million inhabitants"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal living in a place",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "inhabited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to live in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "These remote islands are inhabited only by birds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "These remote islands are inhabited only by birds and animals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inhabiting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "These remote islands are inhabited only by birds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inhabits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to live in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "These remote islands are inhabited only by birds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "These remote islands are inhabited only by birds and animals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inhalation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of breathing air, smoke, or gas into your lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "smoke inhalation Two firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation.",
          "In yoga, movements of the arms and legs are matched with inhalation and exhalation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inhale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "She flung open the window and inhaled deeply.",
          "She became ill shortly after inhaling the fumes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat something extremely fast:",
        "examples": [
          "Tony inhaled his burger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe in something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] She inhaled (the fresh air) deeply."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inhaled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "She flung open the window and inhaled deeply.",
          "She became ill shortly after inhaling the fumes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat something extremely fast:",
        "examples": [
          "Tony inhaled his burger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inhaler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small device you use to breathe in particular medicines",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small device for breathing in a medicine, used esp. by people who have asthma (= disease that can make breathing difficult)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "inhalers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small device you use to breathe in particular medicines",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small device for breathing in a medicine, used esp. by people who have asthma (= disease that can make breathing difficult)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "inhales": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "She flung open the window and inhaled deeply.",
          "She became ill shortly after inhaling the fumes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat something extremely fast:",
        "examples": [
          "Tony inhaled his burger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe in something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] She inhaled (the fresh air) deeply."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inhaling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "She flung open the window and inhaled deeply.",
          "She became ill shortly after inhaling the fumes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat something extremely fast:",
        "examples": [
          "Tony inhaled his burger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inherent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing as a natural or basic part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "danger/risk inherent in There are dangers/risks inherent in almost every sport.",
          "I have an inherent distrust of lawyers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing as a natural and permanent quality of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug has certain inherent side effects."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inherently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that exists as a natural or basic part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's nothing inherently wrong with his ideas.",
          "She felt that the system was inherently unfair and unequal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inherit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to receive money, a house, etc. from someone after they have died:",
        "examples": [
          "Who will inherit the house when he dies?",
          "All her children will inherit equally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be born with the same physical or mental characteristics as one of your parents or grandparents:",
        "examples": [
          "inherit something from someone Rosie inherited her red hair from her mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to have responsibility for a problem or situation that previously existed or belonged to another person:",
        "examples": [
          "When I took on the job of manager, I inherited certain financial problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive money, property, or possessions from someone after the person has died:",
        "examples": [
          "Who will inherit the house when he dies?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To inherit particular characteristics is to receive them from the parents through the genes (= chemical patterns).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive money, property, or assets from someone who has died:",
        "examples": [
          "All her children stand to inherit equally.",
          "inherit sth from sb She inherited a fortune from her father when he died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you inherit a situation, problem, department, etc., you become responsible for dealing with it or managing it:",
        "examples": [
          "The report showed that he inherited a $5.6 million revenue shortfall when he took over the department.",
          "inherit sth from sb/sth When he took office, he inherited a deficit budget from the previous administration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inheritance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money or objects that someone gives you when they die:",
        "examples": [
          "inheritance from The large inheritance from his aunt meant that he could buy his own boat.",
          "come into your inheritance At 21 she came into her inheritance (= it was given to her)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a physical or mental characteristic inherited from your parents, or the process by which this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "genetic inheritance",
          "A particular gene is responsible for the inheritance of eye colour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money, land, or possessions received from someone after the person has died",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Inheritance also means the particular characteristics received from parents through the genes.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money, property, or assets that someone receives from a person who has died:",
        "examples": [
          "spend/invest your inheritance She invested her inheritance in setting up her own financial consultancy business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inherited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "received from someone who has died:",
        "examples": [
          "inherited money/property/wealth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an inherited situation, problem, department, etc. is one that you have become responsible for dealing with or managing:",
        "examples": [
          "The inherited economy was recovering strongly, having been very sensibly managed for four years.",
          "inherited assets/debts/budgets Had it not been for a writeoff of inherited bad debts, the net loss would have been much lower."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inherits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to receive money, a house, etc. from someone after they have died:",
        "examples": [
          "Who will inherit the house when he dies?",
          "All her children will inherit equally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be born with the same physical or mental characteristics as one of your parents or grandparents:",
        "examples": [
          "inherit something from someone Rosie inherited her red hair from her mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to have responsibility for a problem or situation that previously existed or belonged to another person:",
        "examples": [
          "When I took on the job of manager, I inherited certain financial problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive money, property, or possessions from someone after the person has died:",
        "examples": [
          "Who will inherit the house when he dies?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To inherit particular characteristics is to receive them from the parents through the genes (= chemical patterns).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive money, property, or assets from someone who has died:",
        "examples": [
          "All her children stand to inherit equally.",
          "inherit sth from sb She inherited a fortune from her father when he died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you inherit a situation, problem, department, etc., you become responsible for dealing with it or managing it:",
        "examples": [
          "The report showed that he inherited a $5.6 million revenue shortfall when he took over the department.",
          "inherit sth from sb/sth When he took office, he inherited a deficit budget from the previous administration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inhibited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not confident enough to say or do what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "The presence of strangers made her feel inhibited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not confident enough to say or do what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "The presence of strangers made her feel inhibited."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inhibitions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of embarrassment or worry that prevents you from saying or doing what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "lose your inhibition After a couple of drinks he lost his inhibition and started talking and laughing loudly.",
          "She was determined to shed her inhibitions and have a good time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of stopping or slowing down a process, or the fact of this happening:",
        "examples": [
          "The therapy provides inhibition of inflammation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an inability to act naturally, esp. because of a lack of confidence",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "inhospitable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not welcoming or generous to people who visit you:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll have to cook them a meal or they'll think I'm inhospitable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An inhospitable area is not suitable for humans to live in:",
        "examples": [
          "They had to trek for miles through inhospitable countryside."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inhuman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely cruel:",
        "examples": [
          "Prisoners of war were subjected to inhuman and degrading treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not human in an unusual or frightening way:",
        "examples": [
          "Most people feel that there is something almost inhuman about perfection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely cruel; lacking in or not influenced by human feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "In those days war movies always portrayed the enemy as fanatical, even inhuman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inhumane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "cruel and causing suffering to people or animals:",
        "examples": [
          "Conditions for prisoners were described as inhumane.",
          "Many people believe factory farming is inhumane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cruel to people or animals in not caring about their suffering or about the conditions under which they live:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a responsibility to protect animals from inhumane treatment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "initial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or at the beginning:",
        "examples": [
          "My initial surprise was soon replaced by delight.",
          "Initial reports say that seven people have died, though this has not yet been confirmed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first letter of a name, especially when used to represent the whole name:",
        "examples": [
          "your initials He wrote his initials, P.M.R., at the bottom of the page.",
          "initial stands for Paul M. Reynolds refused to say what the initial \"M\" stood for.",
          "middle initial Fill in your first name, middle initial and last name.",
          "They carved their initials into a tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write your initials on something:",
        "examples": [
          "If you make any changes to the document, please initial them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or at the beginning; first:",
        "examples": [
          "She failed her driving test on the initial try, but passed the next time.",
          "The president’s initial popularity soon disappeared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first letter of a name, esp. when used to represent a name",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your initials are the first letters of each of your names:",
        "examples": [
          "They will put your initials on the luggage for another $15."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write your initials on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Please initial each document."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening at the beginning:",
        "examples": [
          "initial estimate/forecast Economists had expected GDP growth to be revised upwards from last month's initial estimate of 0.6%.",
          "initial charge/cost/fee The fund has an initial charge of 5.25%.",
          "Investors may not get back the full value of their initial investment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write the first letters of each of your names on an official document to show that you have read it and agree with it:",
        "examples": [
          "Initial and date each page of the contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discuss and agree to an arrangement with another organization, country, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The two nations used the summit to initial a deal on energy cooperation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first letter of each of your names:",
        "examples": [
          "He was dismissed for forging his manager's initials on the invoices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the letters by which an organization may be known, which are usually the first letters of each of the words in its name:",
        "examples": [
          "The insurance giant AIG's initials stand for American International Group."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "initialize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to set the numbers, amounts, etc. in a computer program so that it is ready to start working",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare a computer program or system to start working:",
        "examples": [
          "Please wait while the system is initializing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare a computer disk for use so that it can store and read data",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "initially": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "at the beginning:",
        "examples": [
          "Initially, most people approved of the new plan.",
          "The damage was far more serious than initially believed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "initials": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or at the beginning:",
        "examples": [
          "My initial surprise was soon replaced by delight.",
          "Initial reports say that seven people have died, though this has not yet been confirmed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first letter of a name, especially when used to represent the whole name:",
        "examples": [
          "your initials He wrote his initials, P.M.R., at the bottom of the page.",
          "initial stands for Paul M. Reynolds refused to say what the initial \"M\" stood for.",
          "middle initial Fill in your first name, middle initial and last name.",
          "They carved their initials into a tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write your initials on something:",
        "examples": [
          "If you make any changes to the document, please initial them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or at the beginning; first:",
        "examples": [
          "She failed her driving test on the initial try, but passed the next time.",
          "The president’s initial popularity soon disappeared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first letter of a name, esp. when used to represent a name",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your initials are the first letters of each of your names:",
        "examples": [
          "They will put your initials on the luggage for another $15."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write your initials on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Please initial each document."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening at the beginning:",
        "examples": [
          "initial estimate/forecast Economists had expected GDP growth to be revised upwards from last month's initial estimate of 0.6%.",
          "initial charge/cost/fee The fund has an initial charge of 5.25%.",
          "Investors may not get back the full value of their initial investment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write the first letters of each of your names on an official document to show that you have read it and agree with it:",
        "examples": [
          "Initial and date each page of the contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discuss and agree to an arrangement with another organization, country, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The two nations used the summit to initial a deal on energy cooperation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first letter of each of your names:",
        "examples": [
          "He was dismissed for forging his manager's initials on the invoices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the letters by which an organization may be known, which are usually the first letters of each of the words in its name:",
        "examples": [
          "The insurance giant AIG's initials stand for American International Group."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "initiate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to begin:",
        "examples": [
          "Who initiated the violence?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach someone about an area of knowledge, or to allow someone into a group by a special ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "be initiated into At the age of eleven, Harry was initiated into the art of golf by his father.",
          "initiate someone into something Each culture had a special ritual to initiate boys into manhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has recently joined a group and has been taught its secrets",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to begin:",
        "examples": [
          "The peace talks were initiated by a special envoy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to signal the acceptance of someone into a group by a special ceremony",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin something:",
        "examples": [
          "The automaker initiated a programme to improve the recyclability of its automobiles at the end of their useful life.",
          "initiate proceedings/an action against sb/sth The bank initiated legal proceedings against a former employee for fraud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "initiated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to begin:",
        "examples": [
          "Who initiated the violence?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach someone about an area of knowledge, or to allow someone into a group by a special ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "be initiated into At the age of eleven, Harry was initiated into the art of golf by his father.",
          "initiate someone into something Each culture had a special ritual to initiate boys into manhood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "initiating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to begin:",
        "examples": [
          "Who initiated the violence?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach someone about an area of knowledge, or to allow someone into a group by a special ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "be initiated into At the age of eleven, Harry was initiated into the art of golf by his father.",
          "initiate someone into something Each culture had a special ritual to initiate boys into manhood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "initiation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something starts:",
        "examples": [
          "Lawyers for the couple have announced the initiation of divorce proceedings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is first introduced to an activity or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "initiation into My initiation into the mysteries of home brewing was not a success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of beginning something:",
        "examples": [
          "The initiation and carrying out of such a measure, he wrote, is absolutely necessary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special ceremony or responsibility that signals the acceptance of someone into a group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] One fraternity’s initiation required new members to wear their coats inside out for a day.",
          "[ U ] Sailors who charter a boat must pay a $495 initiation fee to join the club."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "initiative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "peace initiative The peace initiative was welcomed by both sides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to use your judgment to make decisions and do things without needing to be told what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "show initiative Although she was quite young, she showed a lot of initiative and was promoted to manager after a year.",
          "use initiative I shouldn't always have to tell you what to do, use your initiative (= use your own judgment to decide what to do)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something on your own initiative, you plan it and decide to do it yourself without anyone telling you what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Some states acted under threat of litigation, and others on their own initiative."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power or opportunity to win an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "seize/take the initiative Leaders must seize/take the initiative rather than following public opinion.",
          "lose the initiative The team were leading in the first half of the game, but lost the initiative in the second half.",
          "The ideal candidate for this position will take the initiative to proactively find solutions to problems.",
          "Legislators have seized the initiative to codify the right into law.",
          "Rebels seized the initiative and pressed deeper into occupied territory.",
          "I'm waiting for our team to take the initiative and start scoring, instead of constantly playing defence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to judge what needs to be done and take action, esp. without suggestion from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Lisa showed initiative on the job and was soon promoted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new attempt to achieve a goal or solve a problem, or a new method for doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "The defense secretary announced a major initiative to upgrade our military preparedness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new plan or action to improve something or solve a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "a marketing/cost-cutting initiative",
          "a diplomatic/peace initiative",
          "an education/environmental/economic initiative"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to use your own judgment to make decisions without asking another person's advice:",
        "examples": [
          "take/seize/lose the initiative The group's legal advisers said they were taking the initiative to tackle online privacy issues.",
          "Candidates for the job must be capable of working on their own initiative."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "initiatives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "peace initiative The peace initiative was welcomed by both sides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to use your judgment to make decisions and do things without needing to be told what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "show initiative Although she was quite young, she showed a lot of initiative and was promoted to manager after a year.",
          "use initiative I shouldn't always have to tell you what to do, use your initiative (= use your own judgment to decide what to do)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something on your own initiative, you plan it and decide to do it yourself without anyone telling you what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Some states acted under threat of litigation, and others on their own initiative."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power or opportunity to win an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "seize/take the initiative Leaders must seize/take the initiative rather than following public opinion.",
          "lose the initiative The team were leading in the first half of the game, but lost the initiative in the second half.",
          "The ideal candidate for this position will take the initiative to proactively find solutions to problems.",
          "Legislators have seized the initiative to codify the right into law.",
          "Rebels seized the initiative and pressed deeper into occupied territory.",
          "I'm waiting for our team to take the initiative and start scoring, instead of constantly playing defence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to judge what needs to be done and take action, esp. without suggestion from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Lisa showed initiative on the job and was soon promoted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new attempt to achieve a goal or solve a problem, or a new method for doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "The defense secretary announced a major initiative to upgrade our military preparedness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new plan or action to improve something or solve a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "a marketing/cost-cutting initiative",
          "a diplomatic/peace initiative",
          "an education/environmental/economic initiative"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to use your own judgment to make decisions without asking another person's advice:",
        "examples": [
          "take/seize/lose the initiative The group's legal advisers said they were taking the initiative to tackle online privacy issues.",
          "Candidates for the job must be capable of working on their own initiative."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inject": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use a needle and syringe (= small tube) to put a liquid such as a drug into a person's body:",
        "examples": [
          "inject yourself with something Phil's a diabetic and has to inject himself with insulin every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce something new that is necessary or helpful to a situation or process:",
        "examples": [
          "be injected into something A large amount of money will have to be injected into the company if it is to survive.",
          "inject something into something I tried to inject a little humour into the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a needle to put a drug into a person’s body:",
        "examples": [
          "The morphine took effect almost as soon as it was injected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you inject something into an organization, conversation, or exchange, you add it:",
        "examples": [
          "The contest was intended to inject some friendly competition into the proceedings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put new energy or money into something in order to help it succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "Investment bankers hoped the company's decision to push ahead with its plans despite the market conditions would inject life into the stock market.",
          "inject sth into sth The government's privatization plan was intended to inject life into the energy industry.",
          "inject cash/money/capital The market rose by nearly 4% on news that the government is to inject cash into the financial system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "injected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a needle and syringe (= small tube) to put a liquid such as a drug into a person's body:",
        "examples": [
          "inject yourself with something Phil's a diabetic and has to inject himself with insulin every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce something new that is necessary or helpful to a situation or process:",
        "examples": [
          "be injected into something A large amount of money will have to be injected into the company if it is to survive.",
          "inject something into something I tried to inject a little humour into the meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "injecting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a needle and syringe (= small tube) to put a liquid such as a drug into a person's body:",
        "examples": [
          "inject yourself with something Phil's a diabetic and has to inject himself with insulin every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce something new that is necessary or helpful to a situation or process:",
        "examples": [
          "be injected into something A large amount of money will have to be injected into the company if it is to survive.",
          "inject something into something I tried to inject a little humour into the meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "injection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a needle and a syringe (= small tube):",
        "examples": [
          "Daily insulin injections are necessary for some diabetics.",
          "by injection This steroid is sometimes given by injection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the introduction of something new that is necessary or helpful to a situation or process:",
        "examples": [
          "A cash injection of £20 million will be used to improve the health service.",
          "an injection of humour/excitement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using a needle to put a drug into a person's body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an insulin injection",
          "[ U ] vaccines given by injection"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting new energy or money into something in order to help it succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "The investment bank needed a cash injection of about $3bn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "injections": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a needle and a syringe (= small tube):",
        "examples": [
          "Daily insulin injections are necessary for some diabetics.",
          "by injection This steroid is sometimes given by injection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the introduction of something new that is necessary or helpful to a situation or process:",
        "examples": [
          "A cash injection of £20 million will be used to improve the health service.",
          "an injection of humour/excitement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using a needle to put a drug into a person's body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an insulin injection",
          "[ U ] vaccines given by injection"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting new energy or money into something in order to help it succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "The investment bank needed a cash injection of about $3bn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "injunction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official order given by a law court, usually to stop someone from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The court has issued an injunction to prevent the airline from increasing its prices.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She is seeking an injunction banning the newspaper from publishing the photographs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official order given by a court, usually to stop someone from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The court has issued an injunction to prevent distribution of the book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official order to do or not do something, which is given by a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "ask for/seek/request an injunction The board is seeking an injunction against the hostile takeover.",
          "grant/issue an injunction Last week the judge issued an injunction blocking a 25-cent boost in subway and bus fares.",
          "to get/obtain/win an injunction",
          "lift/withdraw/refuse an injunction Unless the temporary injunction is lifted, the service will have to shut down pending a full court case."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "injure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hurt or cause physical harm to a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "A bomb exploded at the embassy, injuring several people.",
          "She fell and injured her shoulder.",
          "He was badly injured in the crash.",
          "He claimed that working too hard was injuring his health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt a living creature, esp. to cause physical harm to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The bus careened out of control, injuring several people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to harm someone or yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "Part of the roof collapsed, seriously injuring six employees.",
          "be badly/critically/seriously injured The insurance pays out if you have been seriously injured at work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do damage to a business or its reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "The market leader claims it has been injured by false advertising."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "injured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "hurt or physically harmed:",
        "examples": [
          "She was told to stay in bed to rest her injured back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your feelings are injured, someone has offended or upset you:",
        "examples": [
          "It's nothing more than injured pride."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are injured, considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The injured were taken to several nearby hospitals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physically harmed:",
        "examples": [
          "She was told to rest her injured back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are injured, considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The injured were taken to several nearby hospitals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "injuries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "physical harm or damage to someone's body caused by an accident or an attack:",
        "examples": [
          "a head/back/knee injury",
          "receive/sustain injury Several train passengers received/sustained serious injuries in the crash.",
          "injury to Injuries to the spine are common among these workers.",
          "escape injury They were lucky to escape (without) injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical harm or damage done to a living thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He was removed from the game with a knee injury.",
          "[ U ] They were lucky to escape injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical harm that is done to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "a long period of injury",
          "injury to sb/sth The plaintiff had claimed damages for injury to his health from exposure to asbestos dust.",
          "an injury claim/case",
          "He suffered an injury to his back at work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "harm or damage that is done to a business or its reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm filed a lawsuit against the site to prevent serious injury to its reputation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "injury": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "physical harm or damage to someone's body caused by an accident or an attack:",
        "examples": [
          "a head/back/knee injury",
          "receive/sustain injury Several train passengers received/sustained serious injuries in the crash.",
          "injury to Injuries to the spine are common among these workers.",
          "escape injury They were lucky to escape (without) injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical harm or damage done to a living thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He was removed from the game with a knee injury.",
          "[ U ] They were lucky to escape injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical harm that is done to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "a long period of injury",
          "injury to sb/sth The plaintiff had claimed damages for injury to his health from exposure to asbestos dust.",
          "an injury claim/case",
          "He suffered an injury to his back at work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "harm or damage that is done to a business or its reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm filed a lawsuit against the site to prevent serious injury to its reputation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "injustice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an example of) a situation in which there is no fairness and justice:",
        "examples": [
          "sense of injustice The sight of people suffering arouses a deep sense of injustice in her.",
          "They were aware of the injustices of the system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being unfair and lacking justice, or an action that is unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] social injustice",
          "[ C ] I was falsely arrested, so there was definitely an injustice done."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "injustices": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an example of) a situation in which there is no fairness and justice:",
        "examples": [
          "sense of injustice The sight of people suffering arouses a deep sense of injustice in her.",
          "They were aware of the injustices of the system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being unfair and lacking justice, or an action that is unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] social injustice",
          "[ C ] I was falsely arrested, so there was definitely an injustice done."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ink": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "coloured liquid used for writing, printing, and drawing:",
        "examples": [
          "a bottle of ink",
          "blue/black/red ink",
          "in ink Please write in ink, not in pencil.",
          "The book is printed in three different coloured inks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tattoos (= patterns that are made on the skin using needles and ink):",
        "examples": [
          "I have only been tattooing for nine months but people seem to like my ink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put ink on something:",
        "examples": [
          "The printing plates have to be inked before they will print on the paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tattoo someone (= decorate their skin with patterns using needles and ink):",
        "examples": [
          "Here are some important points to note before you get inked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "colored liquid used for writing, printing, and drawing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] colored inks",
          "[ U ] Please write in ink, not pencil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a coloured liquid used for writing, printing, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The ink had hardly dried on Nationwide's announcement when a rival Building Society reduced its basic mortgage rate to an even lower rate.",
          "printer ink"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sign an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "ink a contract/deal The two sides are getting close to a deal but nothing has been inked yet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put ink on something:",
        "examples": [
          "The printing plates have to be inked before they will print on the paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tattoo someone (= decorate their skin with patterns using needles and ink):",
        "examples": [
          "Here are some important points to note before you get inked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inkling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling that something is true or likely to happen, although you are not certain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] I didn't have the slightest inkling that she was unhappy.",
          "inkling of He must have had some inkling of what was happening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight idea that something is true or likely to happen, although it is not certain:",
        "examples": [
          "She saw the look on Nick’s face but had no inkling of what it meant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inland": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the middle of a country, away from the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "The Black Sea is a large inland sea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "towards the middle of a country, away from the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Seabirds often come inland to find food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "away from the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "We left the coast and headed inland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "within the borders of a country, rather than between countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Policies for maritime and air transport are likely to differ from those for inland transport due to the highly intercontinental nature of trade in these services.",
          "Royal Mail aims to deliver 92.5% of inland mail the day after it is posted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "located towards the middle of a country away from a coast:",
        "examples": [
          "Some cargo comes by air to inland ports such as Dallas.",
          "an inland area/city/province"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "towards the middle of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "trains carrying shipped cargo containers inland"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inlet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow strip of water that goes from a sea or lake into the land or between islands",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a machine through which liquid or gas enters:",
        "examples": [
          "an inlet pipe/manifold/valve"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow channel of water that goes from a sea or lake into the land or between islands",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "inmate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is kept in a prison or a hospital for people who are mentally ill",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is forced by law to stay in a prison or hospital:",
        "examples": [
          "The inmates were living in terrible conditions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inmates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is kept in a prison or a hospital for people who are mentally ill",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is forced by law to stay in a prison or hospital:",
        "examples": [
          "The inmates were living in terrible conditions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pub where you can stay for the night, usually in the countryside",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small hotel, usually in the countryside",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of some hotels and restaurants:",
        "examples": [
          "the Holiday Inn"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hotel, esp. a small hotel, often with a restaurant",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "innards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the organs inside a person or animal, or the inside parts of a machine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the inner organs of a person or animal, or the inside parts of a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "the innards of radios",
          "frogs’ innards"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "innate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An innate quality or ability is one that you were born with, not one you have learned:",
        "examples": [
          "Cyril's most impressive quality was his innate goodness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a quality) which you are born with, or which is present naturally:",
        "examples": [
          "Her dance expresses the innate beauty of the human spirit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "inside or contained within something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Leading off the main hall is a series of small inner rooms.",
          "inner sanctum humorous Few people ever managed to penetrate the director's inner sanctum (= very private room)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Inner feelings or thoughts are ones that you do not show or tell other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Sarah seemed to have a profound sense of inner peace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "inside or contained within something else:",
        "examples": [
          "These islands lie between the bay’s outer and inner sections.",
          "She met life’s challenges with courage and inner strength (= the strength of her character or spirit).",
          "Simpson was part of the club’s inner circle (= the most powerful group)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "innermost": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "most secret and hidden:",
        "examples": [
          "This was the diary in which Gina recorded her innermost thoughts and secrets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nearest to the centre:",
        "examples": [
          "The spacecraft will fly through the innermost rings of Saturn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of thoughts) most strongly felt and most private, or (of objects) nearest to the center:",
        "examples": [
          "They told her their innermost secrets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the nine playing periods in a game of baseball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a numbered period of play in a game of baseball in which both teams bat (= try to hit the ball), or one team’s turn to bat in one of these periods:",
        "examples": [
          "Cleveland scored three times in the ninth inning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "innings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the period in a game of cricket in which a team or a player bats (= tries to hit the ball)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "innocence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that someone is not guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "plead your innocence She pleaded her innocence, but no one believed her.",
          "protest your innocence He was led away, protesting his innocence (= saying he was not guilty).",
          "He insisted upon his innocency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of not having much experience of life and not knowing about the bad things that happen in life:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a child-like innocence which I find very appealing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lack of guilt:",
        "examples": [
          "He acts like he doesn’t have to prove his innocence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "innocent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) not guilty of a particular crime:",
        "examples": [
          "innocent of He firmly believes that she is innocent of the crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no knowledge of the unpleasant and evil things in life:",
        "examples": [
          "She has such an innocent face that I find it hard to believe anything bad of her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An innocent person is someone who is not involved with any military group or war:",
        "examples": [
          "innocent bystander Several innocent bystanders were injured in the explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a thing) not intended to harm anyone:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an innocent remark, I didn't mean to hurt his feelings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has very little experience and does not know about the bad things that happen in life",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) not guilty of a particular crime, or having no knowledge of the unpleasant and evil things in life, or (of words or an action) not intended to cause harm:",
        "examples": [
          "He pleaded innocent to all charges against him.",
          "It was a totally innocent kind of mistake.",
          "Several innocent bystanders (= people who were not involved but who were there by chance) were injured when his car slid off the road."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "innocently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that means you are not guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "He said he had obtained the television innocently, not knowing it had been stolen.",
          "Is there any way their hands could have been innocently contaminated with the explosive?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that does not involve doing anything wrong, or suggests you are not involved in doing anything wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Her relationship with a married colleague started innocently enough.",
          "\"Have I done something wrong?\" she asked innocently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without any knowledge of unpleasant or evil things in life:",
        "examples": [
          "The boy had grown up innocently, an only child in an affluent suburban home.",
          "They answer questions so innocently, with childlike candour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not intended to harm anyone:",
        "examples": [
          "I just innocently asked if I could use his computer—I had no idea it would upset him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "innocents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) not guilty of a particular crime:",
        "examples": [
          "innocent of He firmly believes that she is innocent of the crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no knowledge of the unpleasant and evil things in life:",
        "examples": [
          "She has such an innocent face that I find it hard to believe anything bad of her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An innocent person is someone who is not involved with any military group or war:",
        "examples": [
          "innocent bystander Several innocent bystanders were injured in the explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a thing) not intended to harm anyone:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an innocent remark, I didn't mean to hurt his feelings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has very little experience and does not know about the bad things that happen in life",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) not guilty of a particular crime, or having no knowledge of the unpleasant and evil things in life, or (of words or an action) not intended to cause harm:",
        "examples": [
          "He pleaded innocent to all charges against him.",
          "It was a totally innocent kind of mistake.",
          "Several innocent bystanders (= people who were not involved but who were there by chance) were injured when his car slid off the road."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "innocuous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely harmless (= causing no harm):",
        "examples": [
          "Some mushrooms look innocuous but are in fact poisonous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely without harm:",
        "examples": [
          "an innocuous statement",
          "innocuous activities"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "innovate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to introduce changes and new ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "The fashion industry is always desperate to innovate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce changes and new ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "The fashion industry is always desperate to innovate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop a new design, product, idea, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The market leader's proven ability to innovate provides a key attraction for shareholders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "innovation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a new idea or method:",
        "examples": [
          "Another innovation for the Olympics was sprint suits for runners.",
          "Technological innovations have allowed for drilling with less disturbance to the environment.",
          "the latest innovations in computer technology"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the creating and use of new ideas or methods:",
        "examples": [
          "He says he wants to stimulate creativity and innovation.",
          "Business leaders are blaming high taxes for stifling economic success and innovation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new idea or method, or the use of new ideas and methods:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The recording industry is driven by constant innovation.",
          "[ C ] His latest innovation is a theater company that will perform for schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new idea, design, product, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "innovations in sth recent innovations in technology",
          "Product innovations lead to an increase in effective demand which encourages an increase in investment and employment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the development of new products, designs, or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "He says universities should work with the private sector to foster innovation and entrepreneurship.",
          "financial/organizational/technological innovation",
          "Their success lies in combining an effective innovation process with superior product concept."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "innovations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a new idea or method:",
        "examples": [
          "Another innovation for the Olympics was sprint suits for runners.",
          "Technological innovations have allowed for drilling with less disturbance to the environment.",
          "the latest innovations in computer technology"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the creating and use of new ideas or methods:",
        "examples": [
          "He says he wants to stimulate creativity and innovation.",
          "Business leaders are blaming high taxes for stifling economic success and innovation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new idea or method, or the use of new ideas and methods:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The recording industry is driven by constant innovation.",
          "[ C ] His latest innovation is a theater company that will perform for schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new idea, design, product, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "innovations in sth recent innovations in technology",
          "Product innovations lead to an increase in effective demand which encourages an increase in investment and employment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the development of new products, designs, or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "He says universities should work with the private sector to foster innovation and entrepreneurship.",
          "financial/organizational/technological innovation",
          "Their success lies in combining an effective innovation process with superior product concept."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "innovative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using new methods or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "innovative ideas/methods",
          "She was an imaginative and innovative manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of ideas and methods) new and different:",
        "examples": [
          "Gwen introduced a number of innovative solutions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using new ideas or methods:",
        "examples": [
          "In recent years, the company has relied more on creative repackaging than on innovative design.",
          "innovative ideas/products/programmes Big companies are always looking for innovative products that can't be easily copied.",
          "an innovative approach/practice/strategy",
          "The group aims to reduce the risks and increase the chances of innovatory, technology-based start-ups making it in the big commercial world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "innuendo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the making of) a remark or remarks that suggest something sexual or something unpleasant but do not refer to it directly:",
        "examples": [
          "sexual innuendo There's always an element of sexual innuendo in our conversations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a remark that suggests something but does not refer to it directly, or this type of remark in general:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The election campaign was marred by rumor and innuendo."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inoperable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a tumour (= a growth) or other medical condition is inoperable, doctors are unable to remove or treat it with an operation.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a system, plan, machine, etc. is inoperable, it cannot be done or made to work.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an illness, esp. cancer) that doctors are unable to treat or remove by an operation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to be done or made to work:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the machines were inoperable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inopportune": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or done at a time that is not suitable or convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "inopportune moment I'm sorry, you've called at an inopportune moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or done at a time that is not suitable or convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "Difficulties seem to crop up at the most inopportune times."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inordinately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is much more than usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "She was inordinately fond of her pets.",
          "The day was inordinately hot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "input": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something such as energy, money, or information that is put into a system, organization, or machine so that it can operate:",
        "examples": [
          "input into I didn't have much input into the project (= the help I gave was small).",
          "The power input will come largely from hydroelectricity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part that carries information to a machine, or the place where this is connected:",
        "examples": [
          "The inputs for the CD-ROM are at the back of the computer.",
          "an input device"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information into a computer or other piece of electronic equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "input something into something I've spent the morning inputting data into the computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information, money, or energy that is put into a system, organization, or machine so it can operate:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The city plans to get input from local community groups.",
          "[ C ] This unit has three audio inputs (= places to connect other devices)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "help, ideas, or knowledge that someone gives to a project, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "input from sb/sth We had a very productive meeting with a lot of good input from the technical department.",
          "input on sth We want input on product development from employees and potential customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a resource such as materials or labour that is involved in producing something and has a cost that affects profits:",
        "examples": [
          "The majority of input costs are related to the cost of the workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the information that you put into a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Words in the input that are not spelled correctly will be highlighted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting information into a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "fields used for data input"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part that carries information to a machine, or the place where this is connected:",
        "examples": [
          "a digital video input"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put data into a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "input data/details/information His account details had been input incorrectly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inquire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to ask for information:",
        "examples": [
          "inquire about Shall I inquire about the price of tickets?",
          "[ + question word ] She called to inquire when her car would be ready.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Where are we going?\" he inquired politely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for information:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Officials from around the country have called to inquire about the program.",
          "[ + question word ] Phil inquired whether I wanted to meet his roommate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for information:",
        "examples": [
          "inquire about sth Most callers are inquiring about train times and ticket prices.",
          "inquire what/whether/why Somebody might inquire whether other opportunities are available."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written on a notice on a building, especially in a shop window, meaning that information can be found inside:",
        "examples": [
          "Part-time chef required. Inquire within."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inquired": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for information:",
        "examples": [
          "inquire about Shall I inquire about the price of tickets?",
          "[ + question word ] She called to inquire when her car would be ready.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Where are we going?\" he inquired politely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inquiries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the process of asking) a question:",
        "examples": [
          "inquiry about We've seen a rise in inquiries about insurance against flooding.",
          "inquiry into I've been making inquiries into the cost of a round-the-world ticket.",
          "formal Inquiry into the matter is pointless - no one will tell you anything.",
          "make an inquiry Having made further inquiries, we can confirm that the meeting did take place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official process to discover the facts about something bad that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "a judicial inquiry",
          "inquiry into Citizens have demanded a full inquiry into the government's handling of the epidemic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of asking for information:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I’ve made inquiries about the cost of a ticket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An inquiry is also an official attempt to discover the facts about something.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a question or request for information about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "receive/get an inquiry The company has received more than 1,000 inquiries since they launched the insurance policy last month.",
          "make an inquiry about sth We have received hundreds of calls from people making inquiries about availability of the product.",
          "inquiries from sb A customer-relations service answers 2,000 inquiries from the public each week.",
          "customer/media inquiry Please note that this number is for media inquiries only.",
          "to answer/deal with/handle inquiries",
          "a telephone/email inquiry",
          "initial/preliminary/further inquiries",
          "general/specific inquiries"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of asking a question or asking for information about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "On further inquiry, the company was told that the contracts had been cancelled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official process to discover the facts about something, especially something bad that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "hold/launch/open an inquiry into sth The Competitions Commission will hold an inquiry into the incident.",
          "The Council has set up an independent inquiry which will show the effect of closure of the plant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to find information that is kept electronically:",
        "examples": [
          "The database management system offers a facility for on-line update and inquiry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of finding out information:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is pursuing its own lines of inquiry into the fraud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inquiring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of someone's behaviour) always wanting to learn new things, or (of someone's expression) wanting to know something:",
        "examples": [
          "inquiring mind You have a very inquiring mind, don't you?",
          "He gave her an inquiring look."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inquiry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the process of asking) a question:",
        "examples": [
          "inquiry about We've seen a rise in inquiries about insurance against flooding.",
          "inquiry into I've been making inquiries into the cost of a round-the-world ticket.",
          "formal Inquiry into the matter is pointless - no one will tell you anything.",
          "make an inquiry Having made further inquiries, we can confirm that the meeting did take place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official process to discover the facts about something bad that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "a judicial inquiry",
          "inquiry into Citizens have demanded a full inquiry into the government's handling of the epidemic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of asking for information:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I’ve made inquiries about the cost of a ticket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An inquiry is also an official attempt to discover the facts about something.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a question or request for information about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "receive/get an inquiry The company has received more than 1,000 inquiries since they launched the insurance policy last month.",
          "make an inquiry about sth We have received hundreds of calls from people making inquiries about availability of the product.",
          "inquiries from sb A customer-relations service answers 2,000 inquiries from the public each week.",
          "customer/media inquiry Please note that this number is for media inquiries only.",
          "to answer/deal with/handle inquiries",
          "a telephone/email inquiry",
          "initial/preliminary/further inquiries",
          "general/specific inquiries"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of asking a question or asking for information about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "On further inquiry, the company was told that the contracts had been cancelled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official process to discover the facts about something, especially something bad that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "hold/launch/open an inquiry into sth The Competitions Commission will hold an inquiry into the incident.",
          "The Council has set up an independent inquiry which will show the effect of closure of the plant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to find information that is kept electronically:",
        "examples": [
          "The database management system offers a facility for on-line update and inquiry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of finding out information:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is pursuing its own lines of inquiry into the fraud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inquisition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of asking questions in a detailed and unfriendly way:",
        "examples": [
          "subject someone to an inquisition The police subjected him to an inquisition that lasted twelve hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, an official organization in the Roman Catholic Church whose purpose was to find and punish people who opposed its beliefs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a detailed questioning, esp. of someone’s beliefs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "inquisitive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wanting to discover as much as you can about things, sometimes in a way that annoys people:",
        "examples": [
          "an inquisitive child",
          "an inquisitive mind",
          "She could see inquisitive faces looking out from the windows next door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or a person’s behavior) eager to know a lot about people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "an inquisitive mind",
          "Our neighbors are too inquisitive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inquisitively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows that you want to discover as much as you can about something, or want to know something:",
        "examples": [
          "The mouse looked around the room inquisitively.",
          "\"Who's Rosie?\" asked Danny inquisitively."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inroads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "direct and noticeable effects on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Women have made major inroads into this profession over the last 20 years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "insane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very annoyed, angry, upset, or excited, often so that you cannot think or behave normally:",
        "examples": [
          "go insane I'll go insane if I have to stay here any longer.",
          "She came onstage and the crowd went insane.",
          "drive someone insane It drives me insane when people keep getting my name wrong.",
          "insane with By the next morning her parents were insane with worry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very stupid, unreasonable, or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "You'd have to be insane to want that job.",
          "it is insane to It's insane to drive at that speed on a residential street.",
          "It would be insane not to take advantage of this opportunity.",
          "The prices here are insane.",
          "My friend came up with the insane idea of going camping in February."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word meaning seriously mentally ill, which was used by doctors in the past and is still sometimes used in law, but can be considered offensive in other situations:",
        "examples": [
          "The defendant is alleged to have been insane at the time of committing the offence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely good or impressive:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried the lobster and I have to say it was insane.",
          "I wanted to try this insane ice cream cookie sandwich that I saw someone making on the internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of referring in general to people who are seriously mentally ill, which is now considered offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely unreasonable, or mentally ill:",
        "examples": [
          "You’d have to be insane to spend $200 on dinner!",
          "Fisher went insane and had to be hospitalized."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insanely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely and unreasonably:",
        "examples": [
          "insanely jealous She gets insanely jealous if he so much as looks at another woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely and unreasonably:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s insanely jealous of her husband."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insanity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very stupid, unreasonable, or dangerous action or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be insanity to expand the business now.",
          "She spoke about the insanity of giving social media so much power over us.",
          "To people in other countries, these laws seem like insanity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being very annoyed, angry, upset, or excited, often so that you cannot think or behave normally:",
        "examples": [
          "If you tried to take all the beauty advice you see online it could drive you to insanity.",
          "The enthusiasm for the support act was nothing compared to the insanity when the main band appeared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word for the condition of being seriously mentally ill, which was used by doctors in the past and is still sometimes used in law, but can be considered offensive in other situations:",
        "examples": [
          "insanity defence His lawyers are pursuing an insanity defence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mental illness:",
        "examples": [
          "The jury found him innocent on the grounds of temporary insanity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insatiable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a desire or need) too great to be satisfied:",
        "examples": [
          "insatiable appetite/desire/hunger Like so many politicians, he had an insatiable appetite/desire/hunger for power.",
          "insatiable curiosity Nothing, it seemed, would satisfy his insatiable curiosity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a desire or need) too great to be satisfied:",
        "examples": [
          "an insatiable appetite",
          "insatiable curiosity"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inscribed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write words in a book or carve (= cut) them on an object:",
        "examples": [
          "(be) inscribed on The prize winners each receive a book with their names inscribed on the first page.",
          "be inscribed with The wall of the church was inscribed with the names of the dead from World War I."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inscription": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "words that are written or cut in something:",
        "examples": [
          "The inscription read \"To darling Molly, Christmas 1904\".",
          "The inscriptions on the gravestones were worn away."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of very small animal with six legs, a body divided into three parts and usually two pairs of wings, or, more generally, any similar very small animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Ants, beetles, butterflies, and flies are all insects.",
          "insect bite I've got some sort of insect bite on my leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of small animal with six legs, a body divided into three parts, and often two pairs of wings, for example, an ant, beetle, or butterfly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "insects": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of very small animal with six legs, a body divided into three parts and usually two pairs of wings, or, more generally, any similar very small animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Ants, beetles, butterflies, and flies are all insects.",
          "insect bite I've got some sort of insect bite on my leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of small animal with six legs, a body divided into three parts, and often two pairs of wings, for example, an ant, beetle, or butterfly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "insecure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Insecure people have little confidence and are uncertain about their own abilities or if other people really like them:",
        "examples": [
          "I wonder what it was about her upbringing that made her so insecure.",
          "feel insecure about He still feels insecure about his ability to do the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of objects or situations) not safe or not protected:",
        "examples": [
          "The situation is still insecure, with many of the rebels roaming the streets.",
          "Nations which are not self-sufficient in energy will face an insecure future.",
          "We've gone through a few financially insecure years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people) lacking confidence and doubting their own abilities:",
        "examples": [
          "Eleanor was shy and insecure as a child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of objects or situations) not fixed or safe:",
        "examples": [
          "The stairs seemed kind of rickety and insecure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insecurities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of lacking confidence and not being sure of your own abilities or of whether people like you :",
        "examples": [
          "sense/feeling of insecurity There is a rising sense/feeling of insecurity and anxiety about the future.",
          "deep insecurity She had developed an outgoing personality to mask her deep insecurities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of not being safe or strong:",
        "examples": [
          "the insecurity of the locks on the windows",
          "financial insecurity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of not being fixed or safe:",
        "examples": [
          "They experienced economic insecurity due to unemployment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of not being confident:",
        "examples": [
          "I think he's trying to deal with his fears and insecurities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insecurity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of lacking confidence and not being sure of your own abilities or of whether people like you :",
        "examples": [
          "sense/feeling of insecurity There is a rising sense/feeling of insecurity and anxiety about the future.",
          "deep insecurity She had developed an outgoing personality to mask her deep insecurities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of not being safe or strong:",
        "examples": [
          "the insecurity of the locks on the windows",
          "financial insecurity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of not being fixed or safe:",
        "examples": [
          "They experienced economic insecurity due to unemployment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of not being confident:",
        "examples": [
          "I think he's trying to deal with his fears and insecurities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insensible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "We found her lying on the floor, drunk and insensible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not care about something or be unwilling to react to it:",
        "examples": [
          "I think he's largely insensible to other people's distress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insensitive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not feeling or showing sympathy for other people's feelings, or refusing to give importance to something:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a bit insensitive of Fiona to talk about fat people when she knows Mandy is desperate to lose weight.",
          "insensitive to The police have been criticized for being insensitive to complaints from the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing any reaction to something, or unable to feel something:",
        "examples": [
          "insensitive to The protective covering must be insensitive to light and heat.",
          "His feet seem to be insensitive to pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not aware of other people’s feelings, or not showing sympathy for the feelings of other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor apologized for his insensitive remarks about the homeless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Insensitive can also mean not noticing the effects of something or unable to feel something:",
        "examples": [
          "His feet seem to be insensitive to pain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inseparable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If two or more people are inseparable, they are such good friends that they spend most of their time together:",
        "examples": [
          "When we were kids Zoe and I were inseparable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two or more things are inseparable, they are so closely connected that they cannot be considered separately:",
        "examples": [
          "Unemployment and inner city decay are inseparable issues which must be tackled together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of two or more people) such good friends that they spend most of their time together, or (of two or more things) so closely connected that they cannot be considered separately:",
        "examples": [
          "When we were kids Zoe and I were inseparable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insert": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put something inside something else:",
        "examples": [
          "insert something in/into something She climbed the steps and inserted the key in/into the lock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add writing to a text, form, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I've filled in the form, but you still need to insert (= add) your bank details and date of birth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a player into action in a team game:",
        "examples": [
          "Half an hour into the game, he adjusted his lineup and made sure to insert Parker into the game.",
          "Coaching staff decided to insert him in the second half."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is made to go inside or into something else:",
        "examples": [
          "These magazines have too many annoying inserts (= extra loose pages) advertising various products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Insert your ATM card in the slot to begin your transaction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is made to go into or inside something else:",
        "examples": [
          "newspaper advertising inserts (= extra pieces placed inside)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something inside or into something else:",
        "examples": [
          "insert sth into sth Please insert your card into the slot to make a payment.",
          "insert sth in sth You can pay to have advertising flyers inserted in magazines.",
          "insert sth between sth The leaflet can be inserted between the pages of the book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add something to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "insert sth in sth The camera enables users to take pictures, then use a personal computer to insert them in items like calendars and emails.",
          "insert sth into sth They want to insert two new clauses into the contract.",
          "insert sth between sth How can I insert a comma between the addresses in a spreadsheet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is made to go inside or into something else, for example a sheet of paper with advertising in a magazine, newspaper, or book:",
        "examples": [
          "a newspaper/magazine insert",
          "The bureau will also distribute a 16-page glossy insert in five Ontario newspapers beginning next month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inserted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something inside something else:",
        "examples": [
          "insert something in/into something She climbed the steps and inserted the key in/into the lock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add writing to a text, form, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I've filled in the form, but you still need to insert (= add) your bank details and date of birth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a player into action in a team game:",
        "examples": [
          "Half an hour into the game, he adjusted his lineup and made sure to insert Parker into the game.",
          "Coaching staff decided to insert him in the second half."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inserting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something inside something else:",
        "examples": [
          "insert something in/into something She climbed the steps and inserted the key in/into the lock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add writing to a text, form, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I've filled in the form, but you still need to insert (= add) your bank details and date of birth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a player into action in a team game:",
        "examples": [
          "Half an hour into the game, he adjusted his lineup and made sure to insert Parker into the game.",
          "Coaching staff decided to insert him in the second half."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insertion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting something inside something else, or adding something, especially words to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists hope that the insertion of normal genes into the diseased cells will provide a cure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you put inside something else or something, especially words that you add to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Any editorial insertions you make should be enclosed in square brackets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting one thing into something else, or of adding something to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has encouraged the insertion of exclusion clauses in contracts to prevent executives going over to the competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": [
          "Please ask for our rates for colour insertions into our magazines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you add to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "editorial insertions"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insider": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is an accepted member of a group and who therefore has special or secret knowledge or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "According to insiders, the committee is having difficulty making up its mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is an accepted member of a group:",
        "examples": [
          "His books have made him an insider in the music world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is part of a group, or who works for a company or an organization and therefore has special knowledge or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "She has an insider's view of the often brutal nature of trading in the stock market.",
          "an industry insider"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is in a high position in a company, or someone who owns ten or more percent of shares in a company:",
        "examples": [
          "a company insider",
          "This form needs to be filled out by any newly appointed corporate insider."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insiders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is an accepted member of a group and who therefore has special or secret knowledge or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "According to insiders, the committee is having difficulty making up its mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is an accepted member of a group:",
        "examples": [
          "His books have made him an insider in the music world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is part of a group, or who works for a company or an organization and therefore has special knowledge or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "She has an insider's view of the often brutal nature of trading in the stock market.",
          "an industry insider"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is in a high position in a company, or someone who owns ten or more percent of shares in a company:",
        "examples": [
          "a company insider",
          "This form needs to be filled out by any newly appointed corporate insider."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insides": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person's or animal's internal organs, especially the stomach or bowels:",
        "examples": [
          "The dead seal's insides were spread all over the snow.",
          "It felt as though my insides were on fire.",
          "Hunger gnawed at their insides.",
          "The bacteria eat away at the caterpillars' insides.",
          "My insides felt terrible after that bout of the flu."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insidious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of something unpleasant or dangerous) gradually and secretly causing harm:",
        "examples": [
          "High blood pressure is an insidious condition which has few symptoms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something unpleasant or dangerous) gradually and secretly causing harm:",
        "examples": [
          "Cancer is an insidious disease."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the ability to have) a clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "insight into It was an interesting book, full of fascinating insights into human relationships."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation, or the ability to have such an understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Hurston’s writings were recognized for their insights.",
          "[ U ] His work shows originality and insight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insightful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing a clear and usually original understanding of a complicated problem or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "She has written an insightful account of the modern art world.",
          "He was, of course, very funny and insightful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insights": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the ability to have) a clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "insight into It was an interesting book, full of fascinating insights into human relationships."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation, or the ability to have such an understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Hurston’s writings were recognized for their insights.",
          "[ U ] His work shows originality and insight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insignia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object or mark that shows that a person belongs to a particular organization or group, or has a particular rank:",
        "examples": [
          "the royal insignia"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object or mark which shows that a person belongs to a particular organization or has a particular rank:",
        "examples": [
          "a Cub Scout insignia"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insignificant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small or not noticeable, and therefore not considered important :",
        "examples": [
          "Why bother arguing about such an insignificant amount of money?",
          "The difference between the two results was insignificant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not important or thought to be valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "Her problems seemed pretty insignificant compared to her brother’s."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insinuate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to suggest, without being direct, that something unpleasant is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Are you insinuating (that) I'm losing my nerve?",
          "What are you insinuating, Daniel?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express but not directly state something:",
        "examples": [
          "What exactly are you insinuating?",
          "[ + (that) clause ] She insinuated (that) I’m getting fat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insinuated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest, without being direct, that something unpleasant is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Are you insinuating (that) I'm losing my nerve?",
          "What are you insinuating, Daniel?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insinuating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suggesting ideas without saying them directly:",
        "examples": [
          "She didn't reply - she merely smiled that insinuating smile.",
          "Both songs are in danger of being banned for their sexy, insinuating lyrics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say firmly or demand forcefully, especially when others disagree with or oppose what you say:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Greg still insists (that) he did nothing wrong.",
          "Please go first - I insist!",
          "insist on She insisted on seeing her lawyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state or demand forcefully, esp. despite opposition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She insisted on seeing her lawyer.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] Greg still insists (that) he did nothing wrong."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insisted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say firmly or demand forcefully, especially when others disagree with or oppose what you say:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Greg still insists (that) he did nothing wrong.",
          "Please go first - I insist!",
          "insist on She insisted on seeing her lawyer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insistence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you demand something and refuse to accept opposition, or when you say firmly that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "insistence on Insistence on better working conditions by the union has resulted in fewer employee absences.",
          "at someone's insistence At her father's insistence, Amelia's been moved into a new class.",
          "[ + that ] Her insistence that she should have the best room annoyed everyone.",
          "He admits that he works with such insistency that he often irritates even his own colleagues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of stating or demanding something forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "At his insistence, I continued living with my mother.",
          "Her insistence that he bring her took him by surprise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insistent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "firmly saying that something must be true or done:",
        "examples": [
          "insistent demands/appeals/signals",
          "insistent that The teacher is insistent that the school is not to blame for the situation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insistently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that firmly says that something must be true or done:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Let me in,\" he said insistently.",
          "We live in a society that insistently hammers into parents the importance of spending time with their children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insisting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say firmly or demand forcefully, especially when others disagree with or oppose what you say:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Greg still insists (that) he did nothing wrong.",
          "Please go first - I insist!",
          "insist on She insisted on seeing her lawyer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say firmly or demand forcefully, especially when others disagree with or oppose what you say:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Greg still insists (that) he did nothing wrong.",
          "Please go first - I insist!",
          "insist on She insisted on seeing her lawyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state or demand forcefully, esp. despite opposition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She insisted on seeing her lawyer.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] Greg still insists (that) he did nothing wrong."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insofar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to the degree that",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to the degree that:",
        "examples": [
          "She had done her best to comfort him, insofar as she was able."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insolence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "rude behaviour that does not show respect:",
        "examples": [
          "She tried just to ignore their insolence.",
          "There was no excuse for such insolence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insolent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "rude and not showing respect:",
        "examples": [
          "an insolent child/young man",
          "an insolent gesture/remark"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or a person’s behavior) intentionally and rudely showing no respect:",
        "examples": [
          "Students were often inattentive, sometimes even insolent, and showed relatively little interest in their work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insolvent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a company) not having enough money to pay debts, buy goods, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a company) unable to pay what you owe because you do not have enough money:",
        "examples": [
          "When it discovered the loans could not be repaid, the bank became insolvent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having enough money to pay debts, buy goods, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "be/become/be declared insolvent This May the firm was declared insolvent and its operations were shut down.",
          "Currently, companies must be insolvent in order to go into administration.",
          "The bank was technically insolvent - it listed assets of $16.5 million and liabilities of $18.5 million."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insomnia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being unable to sleep, over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "suffer from insomnia Holly suffered from insomnia caused by stress at work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being unable to sleep",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "inspect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to look at something or someone carefully in order to discover information, especially about their quality or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "After the crash both drivers got out and inspected their cars for damage.",
          "inspect something carefully She held the bank note up to the light and inspected it carefully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially visit a place or a group of people in order to check that everything is correct and legal:",
        "examples": [
          "An official from the Department of Health will be inspecting the restaurant this afternoon.",
          "The King inspected the troops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a building is inspected, it is examined carefully by a specially trained person, in order to discover if there is anything wrong with its structure.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at something or someone carefully in order to discover information, esp. about quality or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "After the accident both drivers got out and inspected their cars for damage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an official person inspects a thing, place, or a group of people, the official looks carefully in order to make certain the thing, place, or group is in good condition and that rules are being obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone from the Health Department will inspect the restaurant this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at something carefully in order to check its quality or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Inspect the goods carefully before you accept delivery of them.",
          "inspect (sth) for sth There is a process to force gas companies to inspect for leaks more frequently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially visit a building or organization in order to check that everything is correct and legal:",
        "examples": [
          "They did a two-day, on-site survey to inspect the facility.",
          "The premises are inspected twice a year by the Trading Standards Officer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inspected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at something or someone carefully in order to discover information, especially about their quality or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "After the crash both drivers got out and inspected their cars for damage.",
          "inspect something carefully She held the bank note up to the light and inspected it carefully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially visit a place or a group of people in order to check that everything is correct and legal:",
        "examples": [
          "An official from the Department of Health will be inspecting the restaurant this afternoon.",
          "The King inspected the troops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a building is inspected, it is examined carefully by a specially trained person, in order to discover if there is anything wrong with its structure.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "inspecting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at something or someone carefully in order to discover information, especially about their quality or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "After the crash both drivers got out and inspected their cars for damage.",
          "inspect something carefully She held the bank note up to the light and inspected it carefully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially visit a place or a group of people in order to check that everything is correct and legal:",
        "examples": [
          "An official from the Department of Health will be inspecting the restaurant this afternoon.",
          "The King inspected the troops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a building is inspected, it is examined carefully by a specially trained person, in order to discover if there is anything wrong with its structure.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "inspection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of looking at something carefully, or an official visit to a building or organization to check that everything is correct and legal:",
        "examples": [
          "on closer inspection Her passport seemed legitimate, but on closer inspection, it was found to have been altered.",
          "carry out/make an inspection She arrived to carry out/make a health and safety inspection of the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an examination of the structure of a building by a specially trained person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of looking at something carefully in order to discover information:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] At first she suspected that the letter was a forgery, but on closer inspection (= looked at more carefully), it appeared to be genuine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An inspection is also a careful examination by an official to make certain that something is in good condition, or that rules are being obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He made an inspection of the elevators in the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of looking at something carefully to check its quality or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "carry out/make an inspection Normally you will carry out an inspection of the goods as soon as possible after delivery.",
          "a close/detailed/thorough inspection",
          "on closer/close inspection The goods looked fine, but, on closer inspection, several items were found to be faulty.",
          "Please present your ID for inspection when entering the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official visit to a building or organization to check that everything is correct and legal:",
        "examples": [
          "carry out/make/conduct an inspection The architect proposes to carry out an inspection of the building.",
          "a routine/regular/surprise inspection They found contamination on some equipment during a routine inspection in October.",
          "The premises are subject to a full inspection by Council officers each year.",
          "fail/pass an inspection The hospital must first pass an inspection.",
          "a health and safety inspection",
          "When you're buying a house, you need to get a house inspection done first, to make sure the house is in good condition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inspections": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of looking at something carefully, or an official visit to a building or organization to check that everything is correct and legal:",
        "examples": [
          "on closer inspection Her passport seemed legitimate, but on closer inspection, it was found to have been altered.",
          "carry out/make an inspection She arrived to carry out/make a health and safety inspection of the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an examination of the structure of a building by a specially trained person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of looking at something carefully in order to discover information:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] At first she suspected that the letter was a forgery, but on closer inspection (= looked at more carefully), it appeared to be genuine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An inspection is also a careful examination by an official to make certain that something is in good condition, or that rules are being obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He made an inspection of the elevators in the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of looking at something carefully to check its quality or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "carry out/make an inspection Normally you will carry out an inspection of the goods as soon as possible after delivery.",
          "a close/detailed/thorough inspection",
          "on closer/close inspection The goods looked fine, but, on closer inspection, several items were found to be faulty.",
          "Please present your ID for inspection when entering the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official visit to a building or organization to check that everything is correct and legal:",
        "examples": [
          "carry out/make/conduct an inspection The architect proposes to carry out an inspection of the building.",
          "a routine/regular/surprise inspection They found contamination on some equipment during a routine inspection in October.",
          "The premises are subject to a full inspection by Council officers each year.",
          "fail/pass an inspection The hospital must first pass an inspection.",
          "a health and safety inspection",
          "When you're buying a house, you need to get a house inspection done first, to make sure the house is in good condition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inspector": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to officially inspect something:",
        "examples": [
          "a tax inspector",
          "a school inspector/an inspector of schools"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a police officer of middle rank, above a sergeant and below a superintendent",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to officially inspect something:",
        "examples": [
          "a safety inspector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An inspector is also a police officer of high rank.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to officially inspect something, for example, a factory or building, in order to check that everything is correct and legal:",
        "examples": [
          "a quality/safety inspector",
          "a factory inspector",
          "A government inspector must certify the farm after visiting it.",
          "A public inquiry would allow objectors to give evidence to an independent inspector."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Choose a qualified home inspector to check the house before you buy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inspectors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to officially inspect something:",
        "examples": [
          "a tax inspector",
          "a school inspector/an inspector of schools"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a police officer of middle rank, above a sergeant and below a superintendent",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to officially inspect something:",
        "examples": [
          "a safety inspector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An inspector is also a police officer of high rank.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to officially inspect something, for example, a factory or building, in order to check that everything is correct and legal:",
        "examples": [
          "a quality/safety inspector",
          "a factory inspector",
          "A government inspector must certify the farm after visiting it.",
          "A public inquiry would allow objectors to give evidence to an independent inspector."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Choose a qualified home inspector to check the house before you buy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inspiration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that gives you ideas for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "inspiration for The golden autumn light provided the inspiration for the painting.",
          "divine inspiration He went to church, perhaps seeking divine inspiration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden good idea:",
        "examples": [
          "have an inspiration He had an inspiration - why not apply for some government money?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone that people admire and want to be like:",
        "examples": [
          "an inspiration to She has been an inspiration to us all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of breathing in, or a single breath in:",
        "examples": [
          "Bronchi normally expand and lengthen during inspiration and shorten during expiration.",
          "The seal can be heard snorting and gurgling with each inspiration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that gives you ideas for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually sing ] She has been an inspiration to us all (= a good example for all)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An inspiration is also a sudden good idea:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She had the inspiration to turn the play into a musical."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inspirational": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel full of hope or encouraged:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave an inspirational reading of his own poems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel hopeful or encouraged:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave an inspirational talk on overcoming obstacles in life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inspirations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that gives you ideas for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "inspiration for The golden autumn light provided the inspiration for the painting.",
          "divine inspiration He went to church, perhaps seeking divine inspiration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden good idea:",
        "examples": [
          "have an inspiration He had an inspiration - why not apply for some government money?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone that people admire and want to be like:",
        "examples": [
          "an inspiration to She has been an inspiration to us all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of breathing in, or a single breath in:",
        "examples": [
          "Bronchi normally expand and lengthen during inspiration and shorten during expiration.",
          "The seal can be heard snorting and gurgling with each inspiration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that gives you ideas for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually sing ] She has been an inspiration to us all (= a good example for all)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An inspiration is also a sudden good idea:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She had the inspiration to turn the play into a musical."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inspire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it:",
        "examples": [
          "His confident leadership inspired his followers.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] After her trip to Venezuela, she felt inspired to learn Spanish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone have a particular strong feeling or reaction:",
        "examples": [
          "She inspires great loyalty among her followers.",
          "inspire someone with something The captain's heroic effort inspired them with determination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone an idea for a book, film, product, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a piece of music inspired by dolphin sounds",
          "The design of the car has inspired many imitations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe in:",
        "examples": [
          "When you inspire, you draw air into your lungs.",
          "The concentration of oxygen in inspired anesthetic gases should never be less than 21%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill someone with confidence and desire to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She inspired her students to do the best they could."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something or someone inspires something else, it causes or leads to it:",
        "examples": [
          "A successful TV program inspires many imitations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inspired": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "excellent, or resulting from inspiration:",
        "examples": [
          "an inspired performance/choice",
          "an inspired suggestion/guess"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inspires": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it:",
        "examples": [
          "His confident leadership inspired his followers.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] After her trip to Venezuela, she felt inspired to learn Spanish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone have a particular strong feeling or reaction:",
        "examples": [
          "She inspires great loyalty among her followers.",
          "inspire someone with something The captain's heroic effort inspired them with determination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone an idea for a book, film, product, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a piece of music inspired by dolphin sounds",
          "The design of the car has inspired many imitations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe in:",
        "examples": [
          "When you inspire, you draw air into your lungs.",
          "The concentration of oxygen in inspired anesthetic gases should never be less than 21%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill someone with confidence and desire to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She inspired her students to do the best they could."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something or someone inspires something else, it causes or leads to it:",
        "examples": [
          "A successful TV program inspires many imitations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inspiring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "encouraging, or making you feel you want to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She was an inspiring example to her followers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing you to feel confident about yourself or eager to learn or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She was an inspiring teacher and a gifted scientist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inst": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "instability": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "uncertainty caused by the possibility of a sudden change in the present situation:",
        "examples": [
          "political/economic instability",
          "The instability of the euro continues.",
          "The building's instability makes it extremely dangerous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being likely to change, esp. unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "Teenagers often go through periods of emotional instability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a situation being likely to change, in a way that is worrying, or the changes that happen:",
        "examples": [
          "political/economic instability Investors should keep in mind the political and economic instability in many emerging markets.",
          "This paper argues that it is the underlying economic crises that cause the socio-political instabilities in most of these countries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "install": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position and make it ready to use:",
        "examples": [
          "The plumber is coming tomorrow to install the new washing machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a computer program onto a computer so that the computer can use it:",
        "examples": [
          "Andrew, can you help me install this software?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in an important job or position:",
        "examples": [
          "install someone as something She has installed a couple of young academics as her advisers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone/yourself in a comfortable position where you want to stay:",
        "examples": [
          "He seems to have installed himself in your spare room for good!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in place so that it is ready for use:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re having a new tile floor installed in the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you install computer software, you copy it onto your computer so that it can be used.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to place someone formally in an official job of high rank:",
        "examples": [
          "The new president of the university was installed before the graduation ceremony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a computer program onto a computer so that the computer can use it:",
        "examples": [
          "to install software"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position and make it ready to use:",
        "examples": [
          "The company would like to install wind turbines on the hill.",
          "have sth installed The firm is having a new security system installed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in an official position:",
        "examples": [
          "install sb as sth He was installed as chief justice of the state Supreme Court.",
          "The new company will be headed up by Jo Riley, who will be installed as Managing Director."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "installation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position and making it ready to use :",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have to pay extra for installation?",
          "There have been calls for the installation of cameras at the junction.",
          "Among our installations is a solar thermal system for domestic hot water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting a computer program onto a computer so that the computer can use it:",
        "examples": [
          "You will receive a message confirming correct installation of the program.",
          "There's no guaranteed way to block unwanted software installations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where there are buildings and equipment that have a particular, especially military, purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a nuclear installation",
          "The military still have several bases and installations on the island."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is put in an important job or position:",
        "examples": [
          "The installation of the new archbishop will take place in January."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form of modern sculpture where the artist uses sound, movement, or space as well as objects in order to make an often temporary work of art:",
        "examples": [
          "The new installation adds an exciting interactive element to the museum's central atrium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting something in place so that it is ready for use:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Do you have to pay extra for installation?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting a program onto a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "She provided me with the resources required for testing the installation of the software.",
          "Software installations will be carried out by our administrators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting furniture or equipment into position:",
        "examples": [
          "The installation of extra roof and wall-support structures takes considerable time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system or piece of equipment that has been put somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The present installations are outdated, and will be removed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place with people, buildings, and equipment that has a particular, especially military or industrial, purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a military/industrial/commercial installation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "installations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position and making it ready to use :",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have to pay extra for installation?",
          "There have been calls for the installation of cameras at the junction.",
          "Among our installations is a solar thermal system for domestic hot water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting a computer program onto a computer so that the computer can use it:",
        "examples": [
          "You will receive a message confirming correct installation of the program.",
          "There's no guaranteed way to block unwanted software installations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where there are buildings and equipment that have a particular, especially military, purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a nuclear installation",
          "The military still have several bases and installations on the island."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is put in an important job or position:",
        "examples": [
          "The installation of the new archbishop will take place in January."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form of modern sculpture where the artist uses sound, movement, or space as well as objects in order to make an often temporary work of art:",
        "examples": [
          "The new installation adds an exciting interactive element to the museum's central atrium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting something in place so that it is ready for use:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Do you have to pay extra for installation?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting a program onto a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "She provided me with the resources required for testing the installation of the software.",
          "Software installations will be carried out by our administrators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting furniture or equipment into position:",
        "examples": [
          "The installation of extra roof and wall-support structures takes considerable time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system or piece of equipment that has been put somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The present installations are outdated, and will be removed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place with people, buildings, and equipment that has a particular, especially military or industrial, purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a military/industrial/commercial installation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "installed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position and make it ready to use:",
        "examples": [
          "The plumber is coming tomorrow to install the new washing machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a computer program onto a computer so that the computer can use it:",
        "examples": [
          "Andrew, can you help me install this software?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in an important job or position:",
        "examples": [
          "install someone as something She has installed a couple of young academics as her advisers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone/yourself in a comfortable position where you want to stay:",
        "examples": [
          "He seems to have installed himself in your spare room for good!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "installing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position and make it ready to use:",
        "examples": [
          "The plumber is coming tomorrow to install the new washing machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a computer program onto a computer so that the computer can use it:",
        "examples": [
          "Andrew, can you help me install this software?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in an important job or position:",
        "examples": [
          "install someone as something She has installed a couple of young academics as her advisers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone/yourself in a comfortable position where you want to stay:",
        "examples": [
          "He seems to have installed himself in your spare room for good!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "installment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a number of payments that you make over a period of time to pay for something that you can use while you are paying for it:",
        "examples": [
          "We paid for the car in monthly installments over two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An installment is also one of the parts of something, such as a show, that is experienced as part of a series over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a TV miniseries with five installments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "installments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a number of payments that you make over a period of time to pay for something that you can use while you are paying for it:",
        "examples": [
          "We paid for the car in monthly installments over two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An installment is also one of the parts of something, such as a show, that is experienced as part of a series over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a TV miniseries with five installments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "instance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular situation, event, or fact, especially an example of something that happens generally:",
        "examples": [
          "instance of There have been several instances of violence at the school.",
          "in this instance I don't usually side with the management, but in this instance I agree with what they're saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something as an example:",
        "examples": [
          "She argued the need for legal reform and instanced several recent cases with grossly unfair verdicts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular situation, event, or fact:",
        "examples": [
          "There were several instances of computer failure before we got the system to work properly.",
          "Usually this kind of skin condition is caused by a food allergy, but in this instance it may be caused by the medicine you are taking.",
          "Can you tell us a little about your background? For instance (= As an example), where were you born?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular situation, event, or fact, especially an example of something that happens generally:",
        "examples": [
          "instance of There have been several instances of violence at the school.",
          "in this instance I don't usually side with the management, but in this instance I agree with what they're saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something as an example:",
        "examples": [
          "She argued the need for legal reform and instanced several recent cases with grossly unfair verdicts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular situation, event, or fact:",
        "examples": [
          "There were several instances of computer failure before we got the system to work properly.",
          "Usually this kind of skin condition is caused by a food allergy, but in this instance it may be caused by the medicine you are taking.",
          "Can you tell us a little about your background? For instance (= As an example), where were you born?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening immediately, without any delay:",
        "examples": [
          "instant access This type of account offers you instant access to your money.",
          "instant success Contrary to expectations, the film was an instant success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Instant food or drink is dried, usually in the form of a powder, and can be prepared very quickly by adding hot water:",
        "examples": [
          "instant coffee/soup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "in an instant In an instant her mood had changed.",
          "for an instant The startled boy froze for an instant, then fled.",
          "this instant \"Stop that noise this instant (= now)!\"",
          "the instant I'll call you the instant (= as soon as) I get home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very short moment of time, or a particular point in time:",
        "examples": [
          "At that instant, someone knocked on the door.",
          "Call me the instant you get home (= as soon as you get to your home)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "I took an instant liking to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An instant food or drink is one, usually in dried or powdered form, that can be prepared easily and quickly, esp. by adding hot water:",
        "examples": [
          "instant coffee"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening immediately, without any delay:",
        "examples": [
          "This type of bank account gives you instant access to your money.",
          "Following a need for instant results, more health care providers are starting to offer online access."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instantaneous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening immediately, without any delay:",
        "examples": [
          "an instantaneous response/reply/reaction"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or completed immediately, without any delay:",
        "examples": [
          "TV has conditioned us to expect instantaneous answers to difficult questions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instantly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "Both drivers were killed instantly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "With e-mail you can send a message across the world almost instantly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in place of someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no coffee - would you like a cup of tea instead?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rather than; as an alternative:",
        "examples": [
          "If we don’t go to Europe this summer, where would you like to go instead (= what other place would you like to go)?",
          "We went by train instead of by car."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instigated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause an event or situation to happen by making a set of actions or a formal process begin:",
        "examples": [
          "The government will instigate new measures to combat terrorism.",
          "The revolt in the north is believed to have been instigated by a high-ranking general."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instigating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause an event or situation to happen by making a set of actions or a formal process begin:",
        "examples": [
          "The government will instigate new measures to combat terrorism.",
          "The revolt in the north is believed to have been instigated by a high-ranking general."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instilled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put a feeling, idea, or principle gradually into someone's mind, so that it has a strong influence on the way that person thinks or behaves:",
        "examples": [
          "instil confidence in/into It is part of a teacher's job to instil confidence in/into his or her students."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instinct": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way people or animals naturally react or behave, without having to think or learn about it:",
        "examples": [
          "All his instincts told him to stay near the car and wait for help.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Her first instinct was to run.",
          "It is instinct that tells the birds when to begin their migration.",
          "have an instinct for figurative Bob seems to have an instinct for (= is naturally good at) knowing which products will sell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural ability that helps you decide what to do or how to act without thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He lacked the instinct for quick action.",
          "[ C ] His biggest asset may be his political instincts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Instinct is also the ability to behave in a particular way that has not been learned:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] the maternal instinct"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instinctive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Instinctive behaviour or reactions are not thought about, planned, or developed by training:",
        "examples": [
          "an instinctive reaction"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of behavior or actions) not thought about, planned, or learned:",
        "examples": [
          "My instinctive reaction was to walk away to avoid an argument."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instinctively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not thought about, planned, or developed by training:",
        "examples": [
          "She knew instinctively that he was dangerous.",
          "Instinctively my hand reached for my phone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instincts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way people or animals naturally react or behave, without having to think or learn about it:",
        "examples": [
          "All his instincts told him to stay near the car and wait for help.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Her first instinct was to run.",
          "It is instinct that tells the birds when to begin their migration.",
          "have an instinct for figurative Bob seems to have an instinct for (= is naturally good at) knowing which products will sell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural ability that helps you decide what to do or how to act without thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He lacked the instinct for quick action.",
          "[ C ] His biggest asset may be his political instincts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Instinct is also the ability to behave in a particular way that has not been learned:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] the maternal instinct"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "institute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organization where people do a particular type of scientific, educational, or social work, or the buildings that it uses:",
        "examples": [
          "the Massachusetts Institute of Technology"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start or cause a system, rule, legal action, etc. to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "She is threatening to institute legal proceedings against the hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put into effect; cause to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "These are some of the safety guidelines we’ve instituted in our hotels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization whose purpose is to advance the study of a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The National Institutes of Health fund medical research in many areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization where people do a particular kind of scientific, educational, etc. work, or the buildings which it uses :",
        "examples": [
          "the Massachusetts Institute of Technology"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization of people who all do the same kind of work:",
        "examples": [
          "the Institute of Directors"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start or introduce a system, rule, legal action, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They promised to institute new guidelines in the wake of the scandal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instituted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start or cause a system, rule, legal action, etc. to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "She is threatening to institute legal proceedings against the hospital."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "institution": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large and important organization, such as a university or bank:",
        "examples": [
          "a medical/educational/financial institution",
          "Harvard University is an internationally respected institution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where people are sent to be cared for, especially a hospital or prison",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a custom or tradition that has existed for a long time and is accepted as an important part of a particular society:",
        "examples": [
          "the venerable institution of marriage",
          "figurative Mrs Daly is an institution - she's been with the company for 40 years and knows absolutely everyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a law, system, etc. begins or is introduced:",
        "examples": [
          "The institution of the Freedom of Information Act has had a significant effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that exists to serve a public purpose such as education or support for people who need help:",
        "examples": [
          "a charitable/educational/scientific institution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An institution of higher learning is a college or university.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a custom or practice that has existed for a long time and is accepted as an important part of a society:",
        "examples": [
          "the institution of marriage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large and important organization, such as a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "Traders said a certain institution had been trying to sell a lot of shares.",
          "Various City institutions were involved in the deal.",
          "Many government institutions will be affected by the spending cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a custom or tradition that has existed for a long time and is accepted as an important part of a particular society:",
        "examples": [
          "the institution of marriage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the introduction of a law, system, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Many are now calling for the institution of a quota system in Parliament and other political bodies to ensure equality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "institutional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to an institution:",
        "examples": [
          "The hospital provides typically awful institutional food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or typical of an institution:",
        "examples": [
          "The hospital provides typically awful institutional food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to an institution, especially a financial institution:",
        "examples": [
          "the company's personal and institutional clients",
          "Institutional investors have become more active in managing their portfolios."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfair treatment for people of different races, women, etc. that result from the systems and structures within an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The report found evidence of institutional racism in the police service."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "institutionalized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone becomes institutionalized, they gradually become less able to think and act independently, because of having lived for a long time under the rules of an institution:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to avoid long-stay patients in the hospital becoming institutionalized."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "institutions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large and important organization, such as a university or bank:",
        "examples": [
          "a medical/educational/financial institution",
          "Harvard University is an internationally respected institution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where people are sent to be cared for, especially a hospital or prison",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a custom or tradition that has existed for a long time and is accepted as an important part of a particular society:",
        "examples": [
          "the venerable institution of marriage",
          "figurative Mrs Daly is an institution - she's been with the company for 40 years and knows absolutely everyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a law, system, etc. begins or is introduced:",
        "examples": [
          "The institution of the Freedom of Information Act has had a significant effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that exists to serve a public purpose such as education or support for people who need help:",
        "examples": [
          "a charitable/educational/scientific institution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An institution of higher learning is a college or university.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a custom or practice that has existed for a long time and is accepted as an important part of a society:",
        "examples": [
          "the institution of marriage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large and important organization, such as a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "Traders said a certain institution had been trying to sell a lot of shares.",
          "Various City institutions were involved in the deal.",
          "Many government institutions will be affected by the spending cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a custom or tradition that has existed for a long time and is accepted as an important part of a particular society:",
        "examples": [
          "the institution of marriage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the introduction of a law, system, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Many are now calling for the institution of a quota system in Parliament and other political bodies to ensure equality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instruct": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to order or tell someone to do something, especially in a formal way:",
        "examples": [
          "be instructed to The police have been instructed to patrol the building and surrounding area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to employ a lawyer to represent you in court",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a judge instructs a jury, he or she tells it what the law means and how to use it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach someone how to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "instruct someone in something He works in a sports centre instructing people in the use of the gym equipment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach someone how to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I need someone to instruct me on how to use the computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order or tell someone to do something, esp. in a formal way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The police have been instructed not to let anyone leave the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order or tell someone to do something, especially in a formal way:",
        "examples": [
          "instruct sb to do sth They were instructed to remove the vehicles from the site immediately as they were causing an obstruction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach someone about something or how to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "instruct sb on/in sth Employees will be instructed on the use of the new invoicing system that is being introduced next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to employ a lawyer to deal with a legal case, and to tell them what you want them to do:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll instruct our lawyer to draw up an agreement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instructed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order or tell someone to do something, especially in a formal way:",
        "examples": [
          "be instructed to The police have been instructed to patrol the building and surrounding area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to employ a lawyer to represent you in court",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a judge instructs a jury, he or she tells it what the law means and how to use it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach someone how to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "instruct someone in something He works in a sports centre instructing people in the use of the gym equipment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instructing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order or tell someone to do something, especially in a formal way:",
        "examples": [
          "be instructed to The police have been instructed to patrol the building and surrounding area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to employ a lawyer to represent you in court",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a judge instructs a jury, he or she tells it what the law means and how to use it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach someone how to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "instruct someone in something He works in a sports centre instructing people in the use of the gym equipment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instruction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that someone tells you to do:",
        "examples": [
          "on/under instruction The police who broke into the house were only acting on/under instructions.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He gave me strict instructions to get there by eight o'clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "advice and information about how to do or use something, often written in a book or on the side of a container:",
        "examples": [
          "The cooking instructions say to bake it for half an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the teaching of a particular skill or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "instruction on The video provides instruction on how to operate the computer.",
          "basic instruction in The course gives you basic instruction in car maintenance.",
          "instruction manual Have you seen the instruction manual for the washing machine?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of teaching someone how to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The course gives you basic instruction in car maintenance and repairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an order to do something, esp. a formal order:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The general received instructions to return to the base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written advice and information about how to do or use something:",
        "examples": [
          "Please read the instructions carefully.",
          "Follow the instructions given below to activate your card.",
          "clear/detailed/step-by-step instructions The furniture comes with detailed instructions about how to assemble it.",
          "assembly/installation instructions The first step is following the installation instructions as well as the on-screen requests from the program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that someone tells you to do:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a confusing instruction, and I wasn't sure what he wanted me to do.",
          "give sb instructions on sth My boss gave me instructions on what to say to the press.",
          "give sb instructions to do sth She gave me instructions not to contact the customer directly.",
          "to issue/receive instructions",
          "clear/firm/strict instructions",
          "act on/carry out/follow (sb's) instructions The shares allow him to force the board to carry out his instructions.",
          "disregard/ignore (sb's) instructions I ignored the instructions I had been given and went ahead with the deal anyway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information that tells a computer how to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Simple computer processors execute instructions one after the other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of teaching something:",
        "examples": [
          "instruction in/on sth You will receive instruction on how to operate the system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book that gives advice and information about how to do or use something:",
        "examples": [
          "Be sure to read your instruction manual and follow the recommendations for safe operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone is under instructions to do something, they have been told to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "She was under instructions to report back to head office every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you do something on the instruction(s) of someone, you do it because they have told you to:",
        "examples": [
          "On the instructions of her solicitor, she refused to give a statement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being taught something:",
        "examples": [
          "The trainee learns by carrying out real work tasks under instruction from a more experienced colleague."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instructions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "advice and information about how to do or use something, often written in a book or on the side of a container:",
        "examples": [
          "The cooking instructions say to bake it for half an hour.",
          "You obviously didn't read the instructions properly.",
          "instructions on They need clear instructions on what to do next.",
          "Make sure you understand the safety instructions before you use the saw.",
          "The instructions for assembling this cupboard are useless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information about how to do, make, or use something:",
        "examples": [
          "Didn’t the DVD player come with any instructions?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instructive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "giving useful or interesting information",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving useful or interesting information:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be instructive to follow up the opinion poll with another one after the election."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instructor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to teach people a practical skill:",
        "examples": [
          "an aerobics instructor",
          "a driving/ski/swimming instructor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a teacher of a college or university subject, who usually teaches a limited number of classes:",
        "examples": [
          "a history/science/sociology instructor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to teach people a skill:",
        "examples": [
          "a driving/ski/swimming instructor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An instructor is also a teacher at a college or university, ranking lower than a professor.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to teach a practical skill:",
        "examples": [
          "a fitness/ski instructor",
          "a driving/flight instructor",
          "Certified instructors offer the consumer a safer, more effective workout, and present health clubs with fewer liability problems."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instructors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to teach people a practical skill:",
        "examples": [
          "an aerobics instructor",
          "a driving/ski/swimming instructor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a teacher of a college or university subject, who usually teaches a limited number of classes:",
        "examples": [
          "a history/science/sociology instructor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to teach people a skill:",
        "examples": [
          "a driving/ski/swimming instructor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An instructor is also a teacher at a college or university, ranking lower than a professor.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to teach a practical skill:",
        "examples": [
          "a fitness/ski instructor",
          "a driving/flight instructor",
          "Certified instructors offer the consumer a safer, more effective workout, and present health clubs with fewer liability problems."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instrument": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object, such as a piano, guitar, or drum, that is played to produce musical sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "play an instrument Which instrument do you play?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool or other device, especially one without electrical power, used for performing a particular piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "surgical instruments",
          "instruments of torture",
          "The man's injuries had obviously been caused by a blunt instrument."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used for measuring speed, height, etc. in vehicles, especially aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "the instrument panel",
          "The lightning had damaged the plane's instruments, and they weren't giving any readings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of achieving or causing something:",
        "examples": [
          "instrument of He saw the theatre as an instrument of change - a way of forcing people to consider social and political issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of investment in a company or in government debt that can be traded on the financial markets:",
        "examples": [
          "debt instrument They trade in the debt instruments of developing countries.",
          "financial instrument increasingly complex financial instruments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object, such as a piano, guitar, or flute, which is played to produce musical sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "He plays saxophone, trumpet, and several other instruments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool or other device used for doing a particular piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "surgical instruments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a financial asset that can be bought or sold, such as a bond, share, or other security :",
        "examples": [
          "Fixed-income instruments include bonds, Treasury bills, and notes.",
          "This will still leave sufficient funds in low-risk instruments such as the debt market.",
          "Hedging instruments such as futures contracts are priced in dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool, especially one without electrical power, used for performing a particular piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "surgical/precision/optical instrument The first optical instruments were telescopes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment used for measuring speed, height, etc. in vehicles, especially aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "flight instruments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of achieving or causing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The main instrument of change was the bank credit card."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal document:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a legal instrument and both claims will have to be decided by the English High Court."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instrumental": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something is instrumental in a process, plan, or system, that person or thing is one of the most important influences in causing it to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "instrumental in She was instrumental in bringing about the prison reform act."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving only musical instruments, and no singing:",
        "examples": [
          "instrumental music",
          "an instrumental piece/arrangement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music without singing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "performed with musical instruments only and not voices",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "important in causing something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "As secretary of state, he was instrumental in the creation of NATO."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "instruments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object, such as a piano, guitar, or drum, that is played to produce musical sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "play an instrument Which instrument do you play?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool or other device, especially one without electrical power, used for performing a particular piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "surgical instruments",
          "instruments of torture",
          "The man's injuries had obviously been caused by a blunt instrument."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used for measuring speed, height, etc. in vehicles, especially aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "the instrument panel",
          "The lightning had damaged the plane's instruments, and they weren't giving any readings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of achieving or causing something:",
        "examples": [
          "instrument of He saw the theatre as an instrument of change - a way of forcing people to consider social and political issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of investment in a company or in government debt that can be traded on the financial markets:",
        "examples": [
          "debt instrument They trade in the debt instruments of developing countries.",
          "financial instrument increasingly complex financial instruments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object, such as a piano, guitar, or flute, which is played to produce musical sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "He plays saxophone, trumpet, and several other instruments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool or other device used for doing a particular piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "surgical instruments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a financial asset that can be bought or sold, such as a bond, share, or other security :",
        "examples": [
          "Fixed-income instruments include bonds, Treasury bills, and notes.",
          "This will still leave sufficient funds in low-risk instruments such as the debt market.",
          "Hedging instruments such as futures contracts are priced in dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool, especially one without electrical power, used for performing a particular piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "surgical/precision/optical instrument The first optical instruments were telescopes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment used for measuring speed, height, etc. in vehicles, especially aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "flight instruments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of achieving or causing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The main instrument of change was the bank credit card."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal document:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a legal instrument and both claims will have to be decided by the English High Court."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insubordinate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) not willing to obey orders from people in authority, or (of actions and speech, etc.) showing that you are not willing to obey orders:",
        "examples": [
          "an insubordinate child"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "refusing to obey orders from someone in authority, and not showing respect for them:",
        "examples": [
          "We shall take action against city employees who are insubordinate, or who are discourteous to the public."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insubordination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "refusing to obey orders from people in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "an act of insubordination",
          "Several officers were arrested for insubordination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the refusal to obey someone who is in a higher position than you and who has the authority to tell you what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "She had recently been fired from her job for insubordination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of refusing to obey orders from someone in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "Investigators charged him with dishonesty and insubordination."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insufferable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very annoying, unpleasant, or uncomfortable, and therefore extremely difficult to bear:",
        "examples": [
          "She disliked the president, whom she once described as an \"insufferable bore\".",
          "The underground is insufferable in this heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant and therefore difficult to bear:",
        "examples": [
          "George is an insufferable bore, and you know it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insufficient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not enough:",
        "examples": [
          "insufficient information/time",
          "[ + to infinitive ] There was insufficient money to fund the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not enough in amount, strength, or quality; less than is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "There was insufficient evidence, so we had to find him not guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not enough, or not big or important enough for a particularpurpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Their plan may mature with insufficient funds to pay off their mortgages.",
          "This would leave insufficient time to release any new information about the shares."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insulation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of covering something to stop heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering, or the fact that something is covered in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "insulation against The animal's thick fur provides very good insulation against the arctic cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "material that is used to stop heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering:",
        "examples": [
          "roof insulation Glass fibre is often used as roof insulation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the substance used in insulating:",
        "examples": [
          "Rubber is better insulation than cloth for electric wiring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being protected from something harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "insulation against/from sth Their large customer base gives them a degree of insulation from the economic downturn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insulin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hormone in the body that controls the amount of sugar in the blood:",
        "examples": [
          "She has to have insulin injections for her diabetes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hormone (= chemical substance) in the body that controls the amount of sugar in the blood",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "insult": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive remark or action:",
        "examples": [
          "make an insult She made several insults about my appearance.",
          "insult to The steelworkers' leader rejected the two percent pay rise saying it was an insult to the profession.",
          "insult to your intelligence The instructions are so easy they are an insult to your intelligence (= they seem to suggest you are not clever if you need to use them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes an injury or damage to the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Her cerebral cortex had suffered a massive insult.",
          "The virus can cause repeated pulmonary insults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something to someone that is rude or offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "First he drank all my wine and then he insulted all my friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a way or say something that is offensive or rude to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t insult me just because I can’t dance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive remark or action:",
        "examples": [
          "Offering me so little money was an insult."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insulted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something to someone that is rude or offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "First he drank all my wine and then he insulted all my friends."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insulting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "rude or offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't offer such a low salary to someone who is so highly skilled - it's insulting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insults": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive remark or action:",
        "examples": [
          "make an insult She made several insults about my appearance.",
          "insult to The steelworkers' leader rejected the two percent pay rise saying it was an insult to the profession.",
          "insult to your intelligence The instructions are so easy they are an insult to your intelligence (= they seem to suggest you are not clever if you need to use them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes an injury or damage to the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Her cerebral cortex had suffered a massive insult.",
          "The virus can cause repeated pulmonary insults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something to someone that is rude or offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "First he drank all my wine and then he insulted all my friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a way or say something that is offensive or rude to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t insult me just because I can’t dance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive remark or action:",
        "examples": [
          "Offering me so little money was an insult."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insurance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an agreement in which you pay a company money and they pay your costs if you have an accident, injury, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "car/travel insurance",
          "take out insurance I'll need to take out extra car insurance for another driver.",
          "The insurance doesn't cover you for (= include) household items.",
          "insurance claim In the past 10 years, natural disasters caused £105 billion in insurance claims.",
          "claim on the insurance When my bike was stolen, I claimed on the insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that protects against the possible damaging effects of something:",
        "examples": [
          "insurance against Households are stockpiling food as insurance against price rises.",
          "insurance policy Many people are applying for overseas passports as an insurance policy in case of future chaos.",
          "Owning gold was seen as an insurance against an unknown future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sport, an insurance run, point, goal, etc. is one that you score when you already have a small lead to make it more difficult for the other team to catch up:",
        "examples": [
          "Kelly scored a huge insurance goal to put the Puffins up by 2, with 3 minutes left.",
          "They might regret not being able to score an insurance run in that inning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the agreement in which you pay a company money and the company pays the cost if you have an accident, injury, or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "fire/health/life insurance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement in which you pay a company money, either in one payment or in regular payments, and they pay your costs, for example, if you lose or damage something, or have an accident, injury, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "car/holiday/home/health, etc. insurance",
          "an insurance plan/policy",
          "to buy/sell insurance",
          "insurance contributions/payments/premiums",
          "insurance against sth You can take out insurance against employee injury.",
          "offer/provide/refuse insurance Have you ever been refused car insurance in the past?",
          "arrange/obtain/take out insurance You must make sure you take out insurance on the contents of your house.",
          "have insurance Ensure you have sufficient insurance to cover the cost of replacing your valuables.",
          "be covered by (the) insurance Unfortunately, stolen personal belongings are not covered by the insurance.",
          "claim on the/your insurance I claimed on the insurance for the damage to the furniture.",
          "insurance pays for sth/covers sb/sth This insurance covers the cost of their mortgage but they are considering more life cover.",
          "Most insurances won't cover you if you take part in any dangerous sporting activities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business of selling insurance:",
        "examples": [
          "He's worked in insurance for over 20 years.",
          "the insurance industry",
          "an insurance company"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is paid to an insurance company:",
        "examples": [
          "They ask for 8% extra from customers who pay insurance by direct debit instead of as a lump sum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is paid by an insurance company:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to cancel the trip, but I got back nearly $1000 in insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shares in insurance companies:",
        "examples": [
          "Insurances were given a new lease of life as the market's strength helped to allay solvency margin fears."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to protect yourself against risk by regularly paying a special company that will provide a fixed amount of money if you are killed or injured or if your home or possessions are damaged, destroyed, or stolen:",
        "examples": [
          "be insured for The house is insured for two million dollars.",
          "be insured against All our household goods are insured against accidental damage.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] I'm not insured to drive his car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide insurance for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "They refused to insure us because they said we're too old.",
          "Many companies won't insure new or young drivers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something certain, or to be certain about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] Because of the importance of the game, we wanted to insure (that) it would be televised.",
          "[ T ] We had reporters check to insure the accuracy of the story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect yourself or your property against damage or loss by making regular payments to a company that will pay for the damage or loss if it happens:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve insured our house for $100,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect yourself against risk by buying insurance from a company that will provide an agreed amount of money if a particular event happens, for example if you are killed or injured or if your possessions are damaged or stolen:",
        "examples": [
          "insure sb/sth/yourself against sth We hadn't insured the bicycles against theft.",
          "insure sth for sth The antique dealer said we should insure the desk for at least £2,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide insurance for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "insure sb/sth against sth We can insure you against most of the risks involved in owning and operating a boat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the person, group of people, or organization that is insured in a particular agreement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having insurance:",
        "examples": [
          "insured to do sth While the owner might be insured to drive his car, friends and relatives are not.",
          "insured against sth You are insured against flood, irrespective of cause.",
          "insured for sth The painting was insured for $2 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or organization that is referred to in a particular insurance agreement and that would receive payment from the insurance company if a particular event happened:",
        "examples": [
          "The policy covers the insured, and any driver who is driving with the authorization of the insured."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insurgency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a group of people attempt to take control of their country by force:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is reported to be concerned about the growing insurgency in the south."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the violent struggle of a group of people who refuse to accept their government's power:",
        "examples": [
          "The insurgency continues despite last week's assault on the rebel stronghold."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "insurgent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is fighting against the government in their own country:",
        "examples": [
          "All approaches to the capital are now under the control of the insurgents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who opposes political authority",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is a member of a group that is fighting against the government of their country",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "insurgents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is fighting against the government in their own country:",
        "examples": [
          "All approaches to the capital are now under the control of the insurgents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who opposes political authority",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is a member of a group that is fighting against the government of their country",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "insurmountable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a problem or a difficulty) so great that it cannot be dealt with successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "insurmountable difficulties",
          "This small country is faced with an insurmountable debt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a problem or a difficulty) so great that it cannot be dealt with successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "As the election returns came in, it was clear that his opponent had an insurmountable lead."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intact": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "complete and in the original state:",
        "examples": [
          "The church was destroyed in the bombing but the altar survived intact.",
          "They found the intact skull of a mammoth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not damaged or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "It's difficult to emerge from such a scandal with your reputation intact.",
          "A year later, her undefeated record is still intact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal) not having had part of its sexual organs removed in order to prevent it from producing baby animals:",
        "examples": [
          "Feral cats should be neutered as intact animals are more likely to attack humans.",
          "Owners of intact dogs will have to pay $50 for a license compared to $9.",
          "The lamb was a six-month-old intact male."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete and in the original state:",
        "examples": [
          "He emerged from the investigation with his reputation largely intact (= not damaged)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act of taking in something, especially breath:",
        "examples": [
          "sharp intake of breath I heard a sharp intake of breath behind me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of a particular substance that is eaten or drunk during a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "daily intake It says on the packet that four slices of this bread contains one half of your recommended daily intake of fibre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people that are accepted at a particular time by an organization, especially a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "The college has increased its intake of students by 50 percent this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opening through which air, liquid, or gas is taken in:",
        "examples": [
          "air intake The Tornado jet fighter-bomber has two air intakes, one at the base of each wing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of something such as food, breath, or a liquid that is taken in by someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "the intake of fuel in a vehicle",
          "a deep intake of breath"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intangible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to touch, to describe exactly, or to give an exact value:",
        "examples": [
          "She has that intangible quality which you might call charisma.",
          "intangible assets such as goodwill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that exists but that cannot be touched, exactly described, or given an exact value:",
        "examples": [
          "Common sense and creativity are some of the intangibles we're looking for in an employee.",
          "His ability to inspire and lead players is an intangible that is difficult to quantify."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "influencing you but not able to be seen or physically felt:",
        "examples": [
          "There is the intangible benefit of playing a home game before a friendly crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used about a feeling or quality that does not exist in a physical way, or that is difficult to describe:",
        "examples": [
          "intangible benefit/reward He pointed to some of the intangible benefits of the job, such as knowing that you are making a contribution to society.",
          "The CEO had that intangible quality that we call charisma."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used about something that has value for a business, although it does not exist in a physical way:",
        "examples": [
          "intangible capital/property/value Examples of intangible property include bonds, shares, copyrights, and patents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that does not exist in a physical way, or that is difficult to describe:",
        "examples": [
          "The list of requirements for the job includes intangibles such as self-reliance, persuasiveness, etc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Never underestimate the value of intangibles for your business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intangibles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to touch, to describe exactly, or to give an exact value:",
        "examples": [
          "She has that intangible quality which you might call charisma.",
          "intangible assets such as goodwill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that exists but that cannot be touched, exactly described, or given an exact value:",
        "examples": [
          "Common sense and creativity are some of the intangibles we're looking for in an employee.",
          "His ability to inspire and lead players is an intangible that is difficult to quantify."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "influencing you but not able to be seen or physically felt:",
        "examples": [
          "There is the intangible benefit of playing a home game before a friendly crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used about a feeling or quality that does not exist in a physical way, or that is difficult to describe:",
        "examples": [
          "intangible benefit/reward He pointed to some of the intangible benefits of the job, such as knowing that you are making a contribution to society.",
          "The CEO had that intangible quality that we call charisma."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used about something that has value for a business, although it does not exist in a physical way:",
        "examples": [
          "intangible capital/property/value Examples of intangible property include bonds, shares, copyrights, and patents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that does not exist in a physical way, or that is difficult to describe:",
        "examples": [
          "The list of requirements for the job includes intangibles such as self-reliance, persuasiveness, etc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Never underestimate the value of intangibles for your business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "integral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "necessary and important as a part of a whole:",
        "examples": [
          "integral part He's an integral part of the team and we can't do without him.",
          "integral to Bars and terrace cafés are integral to the social life of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "contained within something; not separate:",
        "examples": [
          "All rooms have a flat-screen TV with integral DVD-player.",
          "The integral garage had been converted to make another bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or function that gives the area under a curve on a graph between two points:",
        "examples": [
          "The process of finding integrals is called integration.",
          "We know that the derivative of x2 is 2x, so an integral of 2x is x2."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "necessary and important as a part of a whole, or contained within it:",
        "examples": [
          "Taking a ride on the canals of Venice is an integral part of experiencing that city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "necessary and important as a part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's an integral part of the team and we can't do without him.",
          "integral to sth The reliability of our suppliers has been integral to the company's success."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "integrate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to mix with and join society or a group of people, often changing to suit their way of life, habits, and customs:",
        "examples": [
          "He seems to find it difficult to integrate socially.",
          "It's very difficult to integrate yourself into a society whose culture is so different from your own.",
          "integrate into Children are often very good at integrating into a new culture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine two or more things in order to become more effective:",
        "examples": [
          "integrate something into something You need to integrate exercise into your normal life.",
          "integrate something with something The idea with young children is to integrate learning with play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate the integral of a function:",
        "examples": [
          "This step-by-step maths tutorial takes you through integrating a function.",
          "Try integrating cos(x) with different start and end values."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end the separation of people by race, sex, national origin, etc., in an organization or in society:",
        "examples": [
          "Until President Truman integrated the armed forces in 1948, African-American soldiers served in segregated army units."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To integrate is also to combine two or more things to make something more effective:",
        "examples": [
          "We were taught how to integrate computer use into normal classroom procedures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine two or more things into one:",
        "examples": [
          "integrate sth with sth We're planning to integrate the sales department with the marketing department.",
          "integrate sth into sth We need to develop an online shopping application and integrate it into our website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become part of a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Her work's good and she seems to have integrated socially.",
          "integrate sb into sth Our induction program helps new staff members to integrate themselves into the team.",
          "integrate with sth Dave seems to be finding it hard to integrate with his colleagues."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "integrated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with two or more things combined in order to become more effective:",
        "examples": [
          "be integrated with The town's modern architecture is very well integrated with the old.",
          "This model offers an opportunity for a more integrated approach to health care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of different groups of people who mix, live, or work well together:",
        "examples": [
          "The community has become more integrated over the years.",
          "a racially integrated school system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "combined to form a single thing:",
        "examples": [
          "an integrated approach/system/view We need to take an integrated approach to cost reduction, as all departments have a part to play.",
          "integrated with sth It's important that our short-term financial targets are fully integrated with our long-term business strategy.",
          "integrated into sth Safety features are fully integrated into the design of our vehicles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "integrating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix with and join society or a group of people, often changing to suit their way of life, habits, and customs:",
        "examples": [
          "He seems to find it difficult to integrate socially.",
          "It's very difficult to integrate yourself into a society whose culture is so different from your own.",
          "integrate into Children are often very good at integrating into a new culture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine two or more things in order to become more effective:",
        "examples": [
          "integrate something into something You need to integrate exercise into your normal life.",
          "integrate something with something The idea with young children is to integrate learning with play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate the integral of a function:",
        "examples": [
          "This step-by-step maths tutorial takes you through integrating a function.",
          "Try integrating cos(x) with different start and end values."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "integration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action or process of successfully joining or mixing with a different group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "racial/cultural integration",
          "To promote integration, several schools' catchment areas were merged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action or process of combining two or more things in an effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "He creates a seamless integration of contemporary and historic images.",
          "The heads of government were trying to encourage regional integration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of calculating the integral of a function:",
        "examples": [
          "Integration can be used to find areas, volumes, central points, and many other useful things in addition to finding the area under the graph of a function."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of combining two or more things into one:",
        "examples": [
          "integration across sth We need to reduce the differences between local units, with the aim of greater integration across markets.",
          "integration between sth and sth How can we achieve a higher level of integration between our company and our supply-chain partners?",
          "integration into sth The book examines China's integration into the global economy.",
          "integration (of sth) with sth One of the company's weaknesses is poor integration of business processes with information systems.",
          "close/smooth/total integration The new database will mean smoother integration with suppliers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of becoming part of a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "integration (of sb) into sth The purpose of the induction program is to encourage the integration of new staff into the team.",
          "integration with sth The manager assesses other aspects of a new employee's development, such as social integration with colleagues."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "integrity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change:",
        "examples": [
          "No one doubted that the president was a man of the highest integrity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's high artistic standards or standards of doing their job, and that person's determination not to lower those standards:",
        "examples": [
          "Keen to preserve his artistic integrity, he refused several lucrative Hollywood offers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being whole and complete:",
        "examples": [
          "A modern extension on the old building would ruin its architectural integrity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a man of the highest personal integrity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wholeness and unity:",
        "examples": [
          "The integrity of the play would be ruined by changing the ending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a journalist of immense skill and integrity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being whole and complete:",
        "examples": [
          "They do not independently check the integrity of the data that companies send to them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intellect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to understand and to think in an intelligent way:",
        "examples": [
          "Her energy and intellect are respected all over the world.",
          "He is a man more noted for his intellect than his charm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very educated person whose interests are studying and other activities that involve careful thinking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s ability to think and understand esp. ideas at a high level:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The stroke left her partially paralyzed, but her intellect was not affected."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intellectual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to your ability to think and understand things, especially complicated ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "intellectual stimulation Looking after a baby at home all day is nice but it doesn't provide much intellectual stimulation.",
          "I like detective stories and romances - nothing too intellectual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very educated and interested in studying and other activities that involve careful thinking and mental effort:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very intellectual for a pop star.",
          "She was more intellectual than her husband, and much better read."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very educated person who is interested in complicated ideas and enjoys studying and careful thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "She was too much of an intellectual to find popular movies interesting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the ability to think and understand ideas at a high level, or involving ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "He was among the political and intellectual leaders of his time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose life or work centers around the study or use of ideas, such as in teaching or writing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to your ability to think and understand things, especially complicated ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "She takes an intellectual approach to decision-making, rather than just following her instincts.",
          "I enjoy the intellectual challenge of the job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intellectually": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to your ability to think and understand things, especially complicated ideas :",
        "examples": [
          "She's hoping to find a job which is more demanding intellectually.",
          "He implied that everyone in his class was intellectually inferior."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that involves thinking and understanding at a high level:",
        "examples": [
          "It's fun and it's intellectually stimulating (= encourages you to think at a high level)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to your ability to think and understand things, especially complicated ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "intellectually challenging/stimulating/interesting The work is well-paid and intellectually stimulating.",
          "The company recruits some of the most intellectually gifted graduates from the university."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intellectuals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to your ability to think and understand things, especially complicated ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "intellectual stimulation Looking after a baby at home all day is nice but it doesn't provide much intellectual stimulation.",
          "I like detective stories and romances - nothing too intellectual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very educated and interested in studying and other activities that involve careful thinking and mental effort:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very intellectual for a pop star.",
          "She was more intellectual than her husband, and much better read."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very educated person who is interested in complicated ideas and enjoys studying and careful thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "She was too much of an intellectual to find popular movies interesting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the ability to think and understand ideas at a high level, or involving ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "He was among the political and intellectual leaders of his time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose life or work centers around the study or use of ideas, such as in teaching or writing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to your ability to think and understand things, especially complicated ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "She takes an intellectual approach to decision-making, rather than just following her instincts.",
          "I enjoy the intellectual challenge of the job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intelligence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to learn, understand, and make judgments or have opinions that are based on reason:",
        "examples": [
          "an intelligence test",
          "a child of high/average/low intelligence",
          "It's the intelligence of her writing that impresses me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "secret information about the governments of other countries, especially enemy governments, or a group of people who collect and deal with this information:",
        "examples": [
          "the Central Intelligence Agency",
          "military intelligence",
          "intelligence that They received intelligence (reports) that the factory was a target for the bombing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to understand and learn well, and to form judgments and opinions based on reason:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a child of normal intelligence but he’s emotionally immature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a government department or other group that gathers information about other countries or enemies, or the information that is gathered:",
        "examples": [
          "foreign intelligence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to learn and understand things quickly and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Her high intelligence, ability and drive were evident from the start.",
          "People questioned the intelligence of his decision.",
          "an intelligence test"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "secret information that a company, country, etc. manages to get about another company, country, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "intelligence that We have good intelligence that they will be launching the latest model at next year's trade show.",
          "intelligence on/about sth Sometimes, the officers receive intelligence about a suspect on a particular flight.",
          "gather/provide intelligence They gather intelligence on their competitors to find out what their plans are.",
          "business/market intelligence We need to analyze and act on market intelligence with greater efficiency.",
          "foreign/national/military intelligence"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intelligent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing intelligence, or able to learn and understand things easily:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a highly intelligent person who can think outside the box.",
          "She would like a partner with whom she can have an intelligent conversation.",
          "Helen had a few intelligent things to say on the subject."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing intelligence, or the ability to understand and learn well:",
        "examples": [
          "a highly intelligent woman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to learn and understand things quickly and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of thoroughly intelligent, sensible people have fallen for the salesman's charm.",
          "a highly intelligent businessperson",
          "an intelligent conversation/decision/question"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "designed to be able to react to changes or different situations in a similar way to humans:",
        "examples": [
          "intelligent software",
          "intelligent systems"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intelligently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows intelligence, or shows that someone or something is able to learn:",
        "examples": [
          "Crime must be fought intelligently.",
          "We can approach the problem intelligently."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have as a plan or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] We intend to go to Australia next year.",
          "Somehow I offended him, which wasn't what I'd intended.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] I don't think she intended me to hear the remark.",
          "be intended for The course is intended for intermediate-level students.",
          "be intended as It was intended as a compliment, honestly!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have as a plan or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] We intend to go to Australia next year to visit our daughter.",
          "[ T ] The remark was intended as a compliment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intended": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the person that you are going to marry:",
        "examples": [
          "I shall be there with my intended."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have as a plan or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] We intend to go to Australia next year.",
          "Somehow I offended him, which wasn't what I'd intended.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] I don't think she intended me to hear the remark.",
          "be intended for The course is intended for intermediate-level students.",
          "be intended as It was intended as a compliment, honestly!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have as a plan or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] We intend to go to Australia next year.",
          "Somehow I offended him, which wasn't what I'd intended.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] I don't think she intended me to hear the remark.",
          "be intended for The course is intended for intermediate-level students.",
          "be intended as It was intended as a compliment, honestly!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have as a plan or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] We intend to go to Australia next year to visit our daughter.",
          "[ T ] The remark was intended as a compliment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intense": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong:",
        "examples": [
          "intense cold/heat/hatred",
          "an intense flavour/colour",
          "He suddenly felt an intense pain in his back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Intense people are very serious, and usually have strong emotions or opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "an intense young man"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "intense heat/cold",
          "a look of intense joy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Intense work or thought requires a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "an intense 13-week course"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is intense is very forceful and has strong emotions and opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "He was young and intense, and silly, too."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intensely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely or strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "His strongest criticism is reserved for his father, whom he disliked intensely.",
          "This book is intensely personal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a very serious way that shows strong emotions or opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother stood us up and looked at us intensely for a minute.",
          "\"I give you my word,\" she said intensely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a strong or extreme way, or in a way that shows a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "intensely personal songs",
          "He lives every aspect of life intensely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intensified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become greater, more serious, or more extreme, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Fighting around the capital has intensified in the last few hours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intensifies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become greater, more serious, or more extreme, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Fighting around the capital has intensified in the last few hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something stronger or more extreme, or to become stronger or more extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He intensified his training, running 45 miles a week.",
          "[ I ] Fighting around the capital has intensified."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intensify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become greater, more serious, or more extreme, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Fighting around the capital has intensified in the last few hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something stronger or more extreme, or to become stronger or more extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He intensified his training, running 45 miles a week.",
          "[ I ] Fighting around the capital has intensified."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intensifying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become greater, more serious, or more extreme, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Fighting around the capital has intensified in the last few hours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intensity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being felt strongly or having a very strong effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The explosion was of such intensity that it was heard five miles away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the strength of something that can be measured such as light, sound, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "measures of light intensity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being very serious and having strong emotions or opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "The intensity of their relationship was causing problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being extreme in strength or force:",
        "examples": [
          "Simone sings with emotional intensity.",
          "The light hit us with such intensity that we ducked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Intensity in a work of art describes the strength of the color, sound, light, or feeling.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "intensive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving a lot of effort or activity in a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "two weeks of intensive training",
          "an intensive course in English",
          "Intensive bombing had reduced the city to rubble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing or using great energy or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re in the midst of intensive negotiations.",
          "an intensive workout"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Intensive study or training deals with a lot of information in a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a month-long intensive course in Spanish"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving a lot of effort or activity in a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "June and July are a period of intensive activity for our company.",
          "intensive talks/discussions/negotiations",
          "intensive training/teaching/courses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We are a technology-intensive company.",
          "resource-intensive industries"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "giving all your attention to something:",
        "examples": [
          "an intent stare",
          "She had an intent look on her face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be determined to do or achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "I've tried persuading her not to go but she's intent on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that you want and plan to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I spent half the morning on the phone, which wasn't really my intent.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It was not his intent to hurt anyone.",
          "with intent to She was charged with possessing weapons with intent to endanger life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving all your attention to something:",
        "examples": [
          "an intent look"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "determined, esp. in a way that seems silly or harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "The climbers wereintent on reaching the mountaintop despite the freezing temperatures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you intend or intended to do:",
        "examples": [
          "There was clearly no intent to cause harm, and the judge ruled that the injury was accidental."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the intention to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "intent to do sth He announced his intent to resign.",
          "intent of (doing) sth The intent of business research is to improve the general understanding of the dynamics of the business environment.",
          "a letter/statement/declaration of intent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an intention to do something illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "The two men did not act with criminal intent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intention": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you want and plan to do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It wasn't my intention to exclude her from the list - I just forgot her.",
          "intention of I've no intention of changing my plans just to fit in with his.",
          "good intentions He's full of good intentions, but he never does anything about them!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you want and plan to do; an aim:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I have no intention of selling this house.",
          "[ C ] He had good intentions (= He meant to be kind), but unfortunately things just didn’t work out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intentional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "planned or intended:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you leave his name out by accident or was it intentional?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intentionally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a planned or intended way:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't ignore her intentionally - I just didn't recognize her.",
          "She was being intentionally unpleasant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intentions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you want and plan to do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It wasn't my intention to exclude her from the list - I just forgot her.",
          "intention of I've no intention of changing my plans just to fit in with his.",
          "good intentions He's full of good intentions, but he never does anything about them!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you want and plan to do; an aim:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I have no intention of selling this house.",
          "[ C ] He had good intentions (= He meant to be kind), but unfortunately things just didn’t work out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that gives all your attention to something:",
        "examples": [
          "The child stared intently at her.",
          "She was listening intently to everything he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows great attention to something:",
        "examples": [
          "The boys played intently."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "almost completely:",
        "examples": [
          "Escape from the prison was, for all intents and purposes, impossible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bury a dead body:",
        "examples": [
          "be interred in Many of the soldiers were interred in unmarked graves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form adjectives meaning \"between or among the people, things, or places mentioned\":",
        "examples": [
          "international",
          "an interdepartmental meeting",
          "intercontinental missiles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a dead body in the earth; bury",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "between or among:",
        "examples": [
          "intercollegiate sports"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form words meaning between or among groups of people, things, or places:",
        "examples": [
          "international",
          "inter-staff communication"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interact": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone or react to something:",
        "examples": [
          "interact with Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children.",
          "It's interesting at parties to see how people interact socially.",
          "We are studying how these two chemicals interact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react to something on the internet, for example by watching a video, posting a comment (= a reply underneath), or liking it (= clicking a symbol to show that you approve):",
        "examples": [
          "interact with Young people today are used to interacting with content on the web.",
          "Once you click on the post you will be taken to a special site where you will be asked to take surveys and interact with other advertising media.",
          "You were shown this ad because you interacted with a post about beauty products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with or react to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "He does not interact well with the other students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "interact with sb We interact with our customers over the phone.",
          "The staff restaurant is where staff interact socially."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if two substances, areas of business, etc. interact, they work together or have an effect on each another:",
        "examples": [
          "interact with sth Tests are done to find out how the drug interacts with other drugs.",
          "A restaurant's food, service, and setting interact to give the customer an overall impression."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interacting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone or react to something:",
        "examples": [
          "interact with Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children.",
          "It's interesting at parties to see how people interact socially.",
          "We are studying how these two chemicals interact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react to something on the internet, for example by watching a video, posting a comment (= a reply underneath), or liking it (= clicking a symbol to show that you approve):",
        "examples": [
          "interact with Young people today are used to interacting with content on the web.",
          "Once you click on the post you will be taken to a special site where you will be asked to take surveys and interact with other advertising media.",
          "You were shown this ad because you interacted with a post about beauty products."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interaction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "interaction between There's not enough interaction between the management and the workers.",
          "Language games are usually intended to encourage student interaction.",
          "The play follows the interactions of three very different characters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation where two or more people or things communicate with each other or react to each another:",
        "examples": [
          "interaction between sb and sb There's not enough interaction between the management and the workers.",
          "interaction of sth and sth A great advertising campaign comes from the successful interaction of strategic planning and creative skills.",
          "interaction with sb We select employees who will be good at face-to-face interaction with customers.",
          "interaction among sth The engineering conference encourages interactions among experts in different fields."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interactions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "interaction between There's not enough interaction between the management and the workers.",
          "Language games are usually intended to encourage student interaction.",
          "The play follows the interactions of three very different characters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation where two or more people or things communicate with each other or react to each another:",
        "examples": [
          "interaction between sb and sb There's not enough interaction between the management and the workers.",
          "interaction of sth and sth A great advertising campaign comes from the successful interaction of strategic planning and creative skills.",
          "interaction with sb We select employees who will be good at face-to-face interaction with customers.",
          "interaction among sth The engineering conference encourages interactions among experts in different fields."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interactive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An interactive system or computer program is designed to involve the user in the exchange of information:",
        "examples": [
          "an interactive game/video",
          "This is an interactive museum where children can actively manipulate the exhibits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving communication between people:",
        "examples": [
          "interactive teaching methods"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving communication between people or reactions between things that work together:",
        "examples": [
          "The ocean and the atmosphere form an interactive system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An interactive computer program involves the user in the exchange of information while the computer is in operation:",
        "examples": [
          "interactive software/technology"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a system or computer program that is designed to allow the user to exchange information with it:",
        "examples": [
          "Customers touch the screen on the interactive display to check if a product is in stock.",
          "We produce interactive games for small children.",
          "interactive with sb The program is interactive with the user."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe two things that affect each other when they are put together:",
        "examples": [
          "be interactive with sth The level of service is interactive with the cost structure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving communication between people:",
        "examples": [
          "an interactive training workshop"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interacts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone or react to something:",
        "examples": [
          "interact with Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children.",
          "It's interesting at parties to see how people interact socially.",
          "We are studying how these two chemicals interact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react to something on the internet, for example by watching a video, posting a comment (= a reply underneath), or liking it (= clicking a symbol to show that you approve):",
        "examples": [
          "interact with Young people today are used to interacting with content on the web.",
          "Once you click on the post you will be taken to a special site where you will be asked to take surveys and interact with other advertising media.",
          "You were shown this ad because you interacted with a post about beauty products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with or react to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "He does not interact well with the other students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "interact with sb We interact with our customers over the phone.",
          "The staff restaurant is where staff interact socially."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if two substances, areas of business, etc. interact, they work together or have an effect on each another:",
        "examples": [
          "interact with sth Tests are done to find out how the drug interacts with other drugs.",
          "A restaurant's food, service, and setting interact to give the customer an overall impression."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intercede": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use your influence to persuade someone in authority to forgive another person, or save this person from punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "intercede with Several religious leaders have interceded with the authorities on behalf of the condemned prisoner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your influence to persuade someone in authority not to punish or harm someone or to do something for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Some pharmacists will intercede on your behalf with doctors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intercept": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop and catch something or someone before that thing or person is able to reach a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Law enforcement agents intercepted a shipment of drugs from Central America.",
          "Barry intercepted Naylor's pass and scored the third goal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop or catch something or someone that is on the way from one place to another so that it does not reach the intended place:",
        "examples": [
          "to intercept a letter",
          "The ball was intercepted by Grady."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop things, people, etc. as they go to a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Police intercepted a boat carrying over a million packs of cigarettes into the country illegally.",
          "to intercept calls/communications/emails"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intercepted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop and catch something or someone before that thing or person is able to reach a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Law enforcement agents intercepted a shipment of drugs from Central America.",
          "Barry intercepted Naylor's pass and scored the third goal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intercepting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop and catch something or someone before that thing or person is able to reach a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Law enforcement agents intercepted a shipment of drugs from Central America.",
          "Barry intercepted Naylor's pass and scored the third goal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interception": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of stopping and catching something or someone before that thing or person is able to reach a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "the interception of enemy messages",
          "interception of They established a secure communications channel to prevent the interception of critical information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports, the action of catching, stopping, or taking control of the ball as it is being passed between two players of the opposing team:",
        "examples": [
          "An interception gave Philadelphia the ball again in Dallas territory with one minute left in the half.",
          "He made two vital interceptions to block efforts in the final minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in football) the act of catching a ball intended for someone on the opposing team:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s thrown 122 passes without an interception."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of stopping someone or something before they can get to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The IT engineer was accused of the illegal interception of private emails."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intercepts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop and catch something or someone before that thing or person is able to reach a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Law enforcement agents intercepted a shipment of drugs from Central America.",
          "Barry intercepted Naylor's pass and scored the third goal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop or catch something or someone that is on the way from one place to another so that it does not reach the intended place:",
        "examples": [
          "to intercept a letter",
          "The ball was intercepted by Grady."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop things, people, etc. as they go to a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Police intercepted a boat carrying over a million packs of cigarettes into the country illegally.",
          "to intercept calls/communications/emails"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interchangeable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be exchanged with each other without making any difference or without being noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "interchangeable parts",
          "The terms \"drinking problem\" and \"alcohol abuse\" are often interchangeable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be exchanged with each other without making any difference or without being noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "interchangeable machine parts"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intercom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that people speak into when they want to communicate with someone who is inside a building, in a different room, in part of a plane, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of communications devices that allows people in different parts of a building, aircraft, ship, etc., to speak to each other",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "intercourse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of having sex:",
        "examples": [
          "vaginal/anal intercourse",
          "have intercourse Our survey reveals that most couples have intercourse once a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "conversation and social activity between people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sexual activity in which the male’s penis enters the female’s vagina",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "interest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or of wanting to be involved with and to discover more about something:",
        "examples": [
          "I've always had an interest in astronomy.",
          "He never seems to show any interest in his children.",
          "Unfortunately, I lost interest half way through the film.",
          "She takes more of an interest in politics these days.",
          "informal Just out of interest, how old is your wife?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your interests are the activities that you enjoy doing and the subjects that you like to spend time learning about:",
        "examples": [
          "On his form he lists his interests as cycling and cooking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality that makes you think that something is interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "Would this book be of any interest to you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that brings advantages to or affects someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "A union looks after the interests of its members.",
          "It's in his interests to keep careful records.",
          "In the interests of safety, please do not smoke.",
          "Despite what you think, I'm only acting in your best interests (= doing what is best for you)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is charged by a bank or other financial organization for borrowing money:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest charges on an overdraft are usually quite high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that you earn from keeping your money in an account in a bank or other financial organization:",
        "examples": [
          "You should put the money in a savings account where it will earn interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an involvement or a legal right, usually relating to a business or possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a multi-millionaire with business interests around the world.",
          "When they divorced she retained a legal interest in the property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something interests you, you want to give that person or thing your attention and discover more about him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "Sport has never really interested me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of having your attention held by something, or of wanting to be involved with and learn more about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an interest in chess",
          "[ U ] I lost interest halfway through the book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your interests are the activities that you enjoy doing and the subjects that you like to spend time learning about.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is of interest, it holds your attention and makes you want to learn more about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Nothing much of interest was discussed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that gives you what is important or necessary or helps you in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "A union looks after the interests of its members.",
          "I was only acting in your interest (= to achieve what would help you)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is charged, esp. by a bank, when you borrow money, or money that is paid to you for the use of your money:",
        "examples": [
          "My savings account is earning 5% interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause you to want to give something your attention or learn more about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Sailing has never really interested me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is charged by a bank or other financial organization for lending money:",
        "examples": [
          "interest charges/payments Interest charges on an overdraft are usually quite high.",
          "charge/pay interest A number of providers don't charge any interest for an introductory period when you get one of their cards.",
          "interest on sth The interest on a mortgage is higher than the interest earned on savings.",
          "You can expect to pay interest of 4–6% on the loan.",
          "with interest I paid back the whole sum with interest within a month.",
          "monthly/annual interest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that you earn from keeping your money in an account in a bank or other financial organization:",
        "examples": [
          "earn/receive/pay interest You will earn interest at 4% as long as you have money in your account.",
          "Consumers look for the best rate of interest on their savings.",
          "You will receive interest payments on your investments monthly.",
          "The account pays interest of up to 5%.",
          "monthly/annual interest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an involvement or a legal right, usually relating to a business or possessions that you own with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a multi-millionaire with business interests around the world.",
          "an interest in sth The bank has a legal interest in the building until the money is repaid, as it was offered as security on the loan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or of wanting to be involved with and to discover more about something:",
        "examples": [
          "show interest (in sth) Customers are showing a lot of interest in this new design.",
          "lose interest (in sth) Keep your points short and snappy when you make your presentation, or the audience might lose interest.",
          "take an interest (in sth) Since our company featured in a national newspaper, people are starting to take an interest in what we do.",
          "have an interest in sth I've always had an interest in aviation.",
          "Just out of interest, how many people were at the conference?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that you enjoy doing or a subject that you like to spend time learning about:",
        "examples": [
          "She lists her interests as music, running, and learning languages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality that makes you think that something is interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "be of interest to sb I think this report would be of interest to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that brings someone advantages or that affects someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "A union looks after the interests of its members.",
          "It's in your interests to keep careful records.",
          "In the interests of safety, please do not smoke.",
          "I believe it is in everyone's best interests if I resign."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interested": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wanting to give your attention to something and discover more about it:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn't seem very interested in what I was saying.",
          "She's at that age where she's starting to get interested in boys.",
          "I'd be interested to hear more about your work.",
          "\"Really?\" he said, with an interested look on his face.",
          "Yes, I'd be very interested in knowing more about the services your firm offers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a person or group who has a connection with a particular situation, event, business, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "All interested parties (= people who are involved) are advised to contact this office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wanting to give your attention to something or learn more about it:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn’t seem interested in coming.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I’d be interested to learn why he likes her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interesting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Someone or something that is interesting keeps your attention because he, she, or it is unusual, exciting, or has a lot of ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "She's quite an interesting woman.",
          "She's got some very interesting things to say on the subject.",
          "It is always interesting to hear other people's point of view.",
          "Oh, I didn't know they were married - that's interesting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange or different:",
        "examples": [
          "That's an interesting looking hat you're wearing, Neil!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "holding one’s attention:",
        "examples": [
          "An interesting thing happened on the trip back."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interestingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to introduce a piece of information that the speaker thinks is strange or interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "Interestingly (enough), he never actually said that he was innocent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Interestingly can introduce a piece of information that the speaker finds surprising and interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "Interestingly enough, he never actually said that he was innocent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interests": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or of wanting to be involved with and to discover more about something:",
        "examples": [
          "I've always had an interest in astronomy.",
          "He never seems to show any interest in his children.",
          "Unfortunately, I lost interest half way through the film.",
          "She takes more of an interest in politics these days.",
          "informal Just out of interest, how old is your wife?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your interests are the activities that you enjoy doing and the subjects that you like to spend time learning about:",
        "examples": [
          "On his form he lists his interests as cycling and cooking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality that makes you think that something is interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "Would this book be of any interest to you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that brings advantages to or affects someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "A union looks after the interests of its members.",
          "It's in his interests to keep careful records.",
          "In the interests of safety, please do not smoke.",
          "Despite what you think, I'm only acting in your best interests (= doing what is best for you)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is charged by a bank or other financial organization for borrowing money:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest charges on an overdraft are usually quite high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that you earn from keeping your money in an account in a bank or other financial organization:",
        "examples": [
          "You should put the money in a savings account where it will earn interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an involvement or a legal right, usually relating to a business or possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a multi-millionaire with business interests around the world.",
          "When they divorced she retained a legal interest in the property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something interests you, you want to give that person or thing your attention and discover more about him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "Sport has never really interested me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of having your attention held by something, or of wanting to be involved with and learn more about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an interest in chess",
          "[ U ] I lost interest halfway through the book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your interests are the activities that you enjoy doing and the subjects that you like to spend time learning about.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is of interest, it holds your attention and makes you want to learn more about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Nothing much of interest was discussed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that gives you what is important or necessary or helps you in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "A union looks after the interests of its members.",
          "I was only acting in your interest (= to achieve what would help you)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is charged, esp. by a bank, when you borrow money, or money that is paid to you for the use of your money:",
        "examples": [
          "My savings account is earning 5% interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause you to want to give something your attention or learn more about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Sailing has never really interested me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is charged by a bank or other financial organization for lending money:",
        "examples": [
          "interest charges/payments Interest charges on an overdraft are usually quite high.",
          "charge/pay interest A number of providers don't charge any interest for an introductory period when you get one of their cards.",
          "interest on sth The interest on a mortgage is higher than the interest earned on savings.",
          "You can expect to pay interest of 4–6% on the loan.",
          "with interest I paid back the whole sum with interest within a month.",
          "monthly/annual interest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that you earn from keeping your money in an account in a bank or other financial organization:",
        "examples": [
          "earn/receive/pay interest You will earn interest at 4% as long as you have money in your account.",
          "Consumers look for the best rate of interest on their savings.",
          "You will receive interest payments on your investments monthly.",
          "The account pays interest of up to 5%.",
          "monthly/annual interest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an involvement or a legal right, usually relating to a business or possessions that you own with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a multi-millionaire with business interests around the world.",
          "an interest in sth The bank has a legal interest in the building until the money is repaid, as it was offered as security on the loan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or of wanting to be involved with and to discover more about something:",
        "examples": [
          "show interest (in sth) Customers are showing a lot of interest in this new design.",
          "lose interest (in sth) Keep your points short and snappy when you make your presentation, or the audience might lose interest.",
          "take an interest (in sth) Since our company featured in a national newspaper, people are starting to take an interest in what we do.",
          "have an interest in sth I've always had an interest in aviation.",
          "Just out of interest, how many people were at the conference?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that you enjoy doing or a subject that you like to spend time learning about:",
        "examples": [
          "She lists her interests as music, running, and learning languages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality that makes you think that something is interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "be of interest to sb I think this report would be of interest to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that brings someone advantages or that affects someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "A union looks after the interests of its members.",
          "It's in your interests to keep careful records.",
          "In the interests of safety, please do not smoke.",
          "I believe it is in everyone's best interests if I resign."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interface": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a connection between two pieces of electronic equipment, or between a person and a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "My computer has a network interface, which allows me to get to other computers.",
          "The new version of the program comes with a much better user interface (= way of showing information to a user) than the original."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation, way, or place where two things come together and affect each other:",
        "examples": [
          "the interface between technology and tradition",
          "We need a clearer interface between management and the workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect two or more pieces of equipment, such as computers:",
        "examples": [
          "The computers must be properly interfaced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone, especially in a work-related situation:",
        "examples": [
          "We use email to interface with our customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where two systems come together and have an effect on each other, or a connection between two computers or between a person and a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Amphibians live at the interface of land and sea.",
          "To simplify software, you improve its interface."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate or cause someone or something to communicate:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Neighborhood groups here interface very well with police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which information is made available to the user on the screen of a computer, mobile phone, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A user-friendly shopping interface is essential if you want to encourage customers to buy online.",
          "a user/computer/software interface"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the point at which two different systems, activities, etc. have an influence on each other:",
        "examples": [
          "interface between sth and sth the interface between business and Government",
          "interface with sth The decision is based on the need to create a more efficient interface with our customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a connection between two pieces of electronic equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "a network interface card/controller"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if two people, companies, systems, etc. interface, they are in contact and work together with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "interface with sb/sth All workers at the airport should be willing to interface with local law-enforcement personnel as and when necessary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a computer, mobile phone, etc. interfaces with another system or piece of equipment, or is interfaced with it, it can be connected to or used with it:",
        "examples": [
          "interface (sth) with sth Wireless Application Protocols are standards that govern how mobile phones interface with the World Wide Web."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interfere": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to involve yourself in a situation when your involvement is not wanted or is not helpful:",
        "examples": [
          "It's their problem and I'm not going to interfere.",
          "I'd never interfere between (US with) a husband and wife.",
          "Interfering in other people's relationships is always a mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to involve yourself in matters connected with other people without being asked or needed:",
        "examples": [
          "Interfering in other people’s arguments is always a mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something or someone interferes with a situation or a process, it spoils it or prevents its progress:",
        "examples": [
          "Even a little noise interferes with my concentration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interfered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to involve yourself in a situation when your involvement is not wanted or is not helpful:",
        "examples": [
          "It's their problem and I'm not going to interfere.",
          "I'd never interfere between (US with) a husband and wife.",
          "Interfering in other people's relationships is always a mistake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interference": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone tries to interfere in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "She seems to regard any advice or help from me as interference.",
          "The government's interference in the strike has been widely criticized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "noise or other electronic signals that stop you from getting good pictures or sound on a television or radio",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "On the radio, television, or telephone, interference is noise, lines, etc., that prevent a clear sound or picture from being received.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Interference between two waves happens when they have the same frequency and produce a force that is either stronger or weaker than one wave alone.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports, interference is an action that is against the rules which prevents an opposing player from completing a play.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "interferes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to involve yourself in a situation when your involvement is not wanted or is not helpful:",
        "examples": [
          "It's their problem and I'm not going to interfere.",
          "I'd never interfere between (US with) a husband and wife.",
          "Interfering in other people's relationships is always a mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to involve yourself in matters connected with other people without being asked or needed:",
        "examples": [
          "Interfering in other people’s arguments is always a mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something or someone interferes with a situation or a process, it spoils it or prevents its progress:",
        "examples": [
          "Even a little noise interferes with my concentration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interfering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An interfering person gets involved in other people's lives in an unwanted and annoying way:",
        "examples": [
          "He's an interfering old busybody - who I go out with is none of his business!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intergalactic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "between galaxies (= large groups of stars and other matter):",
        "examples": [
          "intergalactic space"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "temporary and intended to be used or accepted until something permanent exists:",
        "examples": [
          "an interim solution",
          "An interim government was set up for the period before the country's first free election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe part of a company's business year, rather than the whole year:",
        "examples": [
          "Directors declared an interim dividend of 30 cents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the time between two particular periods or events:",
        "examples": [
          "The new secretary starts in June, but in the interim we're having to type our own letters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "temporary; intended for a short period only:",
        "examples": [
          "an interim government"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time between two particular periods or events:",
        "examples": [
          "I started writing two years ago, and other books on the subject have come out in the interim (= during this period)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that relates to only part of a company's business year, rather than the whole year:",
        "examples": [
          "Directors were forecasting an interim loss of over $3 million.",
          "interim results/figures/profits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to be used or employed for a short time only:",
        "examples": [
          "In a press release, the company announced that some employees would be retained on an interim basis.",
          "an interim CEO/chairman/director",
          "an interim agreement/measure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is employed to work for a company or organization for a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Organizations are becoming more creative in their use of interims, but confusion still surrounds their role and how they differ from consultants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "financial results that are published during a financial year and show how much money a company is making or losing:",
        "examples": [
          "The interims released in August show that year-on-year sales grew 27%.",
          "Clients are being advised to buy ahead of next week's interims.",
          "at the interims At the interims, analysts will want news on market share and current trading.",
          "to report/announce/file interims",
          "good/poor/disappointing interims"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interior": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the inside part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The estate agent had pictures of the house from the outside but none of its interior.",
          "The car's interior is very impressive - wonderful leather seats and a wooden dashboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the land that is furthest away from the outside or coast of a country or continent:",
        "examples": [
          "the African interior"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some countries, the government department that deals with subjects and events that are important in the country itself instead of events in other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "the Ministry of the Interior",
          "officials of the US Interior Department"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "inside:",
        "examples": [
          "The interior walls have patches of damp on them.",
          "The paintwork on the interior doors (= those not in the outside wall of a building) is in good condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the government department in some countries that deals with subjects and events that are important in that country instead of events in other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "France's interior minister"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "inner; on or from the inside:",
        "examples": [
          "The interior surface of the seashell was smooth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the inside part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a car’s interior"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interject": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say something while another person is speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"That's absolutely ridiculous!\" Mary interjected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something that interrupts someone who is speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "He interjected questions throughout the discussion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interlock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fit together firmly:",
        "examples": [
          "The edges interlock to form a tight seal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join together firmly, esp. by fitting one part into another",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "interlude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short period when a situation or activity is different from what comes before and after it:",
        "examples": [
          "After a brief interlude working as an architect, he went travelling.",
          "The musical interludes don't really fit in with the rest of the play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period or event that comes between two others and is different from them:",
        "examples": [
          "The ferry trip was a relaxing interlude during the drive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intermediary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who carries messages between people who are unwilling or unable to meet:",
        "examples": [
          "The police negotiated with the gunman through an intermediary.",
          "The former president has agreed to act as an intermediary between the government and the rebels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who acts to arrange an agreement between people who are unwilling or unable to communicate directly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that makes business or financial arrangements between companies or organizations that do not deal with each other directly:",
        "examples": [
          "Global sourcing often creates additional intermediaries, such as foreign distributors, brokers, freight forwarders, and customs clearing agents.",
          "act/serve as an intermediary between sb/sth and sb/sth Insurance brokers act as intermediaries between companies that are seeking insurance and companies that provide such coverage.",
          "through/via an intermediary The bank has three million customers and provides loans via intermediaries such as high street stores.",
          "an insurance/market/mortgage intermediary",
          "intermediary markets/buyers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interminable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continuing for too long and therefore boring or annoying:",
        "examples": [
          "an interminable delay",
          "his interminable stories"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuing for too long and seeming never to end:",
        "examples": [
          "interminable arguments"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intermission": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short period between the parts of a play, film, concert, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period between parts of a game when the players rest and people watching can leave their seats:",
        "examples": [
          "The Sonics led by only two points at intermission."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brief period between the parts of a performance",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "intermittent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not happening regularly or continuously; stopping and starting repeatedly or with periods in between:",
        "examples": [
          "intermittent rain",
          "an intermittent noise",
          "Although she made intermittent movie appearances, she was essentially a stage actress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not happening regularly or continuously; stopping and starting repeatedly or with long periods in between",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "intermittently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that does not happen regularly or continuously; in a way that stops and starts repeatedly or with periods in between:",
        "examples": [
          "We've discussed this problem intermittently, but so far we've failed to come up with a solution.",
          "Lightning flashed intermittently in an otherwise clear sky."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intern": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a doctor working in a hospital who is in their first year after completing their medical degree :",
        "examples": [
          "The popular TV series is about surgical interns doing their residency at a hospital in Seattle.",
          "He was an intern working the emergency room at a county hospital.",
          "He first saw a living heart in 1933 while he was a young intern at New Orleans Charity Hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is working for a company or organization for a period of time, sometimes without pay, in order to get experience of a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "She worked in the White House as an intern.",
          "Hiring interns has helped the company manage its growth while cultivating future employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in prison for political or military reasons, especially during a war:",
        "examples": [
          "Many foreigners were interned for the duration of the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work for a company or organization for a period of time, sometimes without pay, in order to get experience of a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "He moved away from marketing after he interned at a cereal company.",
          "Melvin, who had interned for a rental-car business in college, became a manager in the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in prison for political or military reasons",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is receiving training by obtaining practical experience of a type of work",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student, or someone who has recently finished their studies, who works for a company or organization for a short time, sometimes without being paid, in order to get experience of a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "After I graduate, I plan to work as an intern at an advertising agency.",
          "a student/college/summer intern"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work for a company or organization for a short time, sometimes without being paid, in order to get experience of a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "He's interning for nine months at the Environmental Education Center in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "internal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "inside the body:",
        "examples": [
          "He sustained injuries to his arms, legs, and several internal organs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "inside a person's mind:",
        "examples": [
          "The internal struggle with his conscience continued.",
          "She didn't want to be left alone with her dark internal thoughts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "inside an object or building:",
        "examples": [
          "Temperature is an indication of an object's internal energy level.",
          "An internal wall has been removed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "within an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank conducted its own internal investigation into the robbery.",
          "This memo is for internal consumption only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "within a country:",
        "examples": [
          "The government warned its neighbours not to interfere in its internal affairs.",
          "Handguns, rifles, and grenades are the primary weapons used in internal conflicts from Asia to Africa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing, intended for, or happening inside a person, organization, place, country, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "the internal organs of the body",
          "The bank will conduct an internal investigation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to activities, decisions, etc. within a particular organization or company, not outside it:",
        "examples": [
          "New directives were issued in an internal memo to board members.",
          "internal communications/investigations/reviews"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to activities, decisions, etc. within a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "internal affairs/policies"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "internally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that exists or happens inside the body:",
        "examples": [
          "This medicine is for external use only and should not be taken internally.",
          "He was bleeding internally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that exists or happens within a person's mind:",
        "examples": [
          "What I did was symbolic of how I was feeling internally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that happens in or relates to the inside of an object or building:",
        "examples": [
          "The tank had corroded internally.",
          "The library now looks much better both externally and internally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that happens or remains within an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The job was advertised internally.",
          "Although internally divided, the party presented a united front."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to or stays within one country:",
        "examples": [
          "You still need photo ID even if you're flying internally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "inside a person, organization, place, country, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "This medicine should not be taken internally.",
          "Issues like this should be dealt with internally, and not discussed in public forums."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "within an organization or company, not outside it:",
        "examples": [
          "The job was advertised internally first, but no suitable candidate was found.",
          "deal with/handle sth internally Senior executives maintained that the problems could be dealt with internally."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "international": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving more than one country:",
        "examples": [
          "international politics",
          "an international team of scientists"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sports event involving more than one country, or a person who competes in it:",
        "examples": [
          "a one-day international",
          "Six rugby internationals (= players) were charged with taking drugs to improve their performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving more than one country:",
        "examples": [
          "international affairs/trade"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or including more than one country:",
        "examples": [
          "The supermarket chain looks set to continue its policy of international expansion.",
          "domestic and international markets"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "internationally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that involves more than one country:",
        "examples": [
          "Her internationally acclaimed novel has won several literary prizes.",
          "They are planning to expand the business internationally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or into many different countries:",
        "examples": [
          "The company was looking to expand internationally.",
          "internationally known/recognized/respected The MBA is an internationally recognized qualification."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in prison for political or military reasons, especially during a war:",
        "examples": [
          "Many foreigners were interned for the duration of the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work for a company or organization for a period of time, sometimes without pay, in order to get experience of a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "He moved away from marketing after he interned at a cereal company.",
          "Melvin, who had interned for a rental-car business in college, became a manager in the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "internet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the large system of connected computers around the world that allows people to share information and communicate with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Use your phone to connect to the internet.",
          "I found out about the bombings from/on the internet.",
          "internet access/connection",
          "internet shopping/marketing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the large system of connected computers around the world which people use to communicate with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "I learned about it on the Internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system for connecting computers around the world that allows people to share information, visit websites, communicate using email, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "on/over/via the internet When you shop on the internet, be careful where you buy and who you buy from.",
          "More than one-quarter of American share trades now take place via the internet.",
          "access the internet You can now access the internet just about anywhere, at any time.",
          "advertise (sth)/post sth on the internet The full list of results will be posted on the internet next week.",
          "download (sth) from the internet You can download discount coupons for many restaurants from the internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of the internet being available to use:",
        "examples": [
          "You will need broadband internet in order to use this service.",
          "We are one of the cheapest providers of mobile internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "In Asia, the cell phone is a primary internet connection device.",
          "The broker increased its internet capability to handle 40,000 trades a day.",
          "internet companies",
          "Our internet sales surpassed catalog orders for the first time.",
          "an internet site"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in prison for political or military reasons, especially during a war:",
        "examples": [
          "Many foreigners were interned for the duration of the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work for a company or organization for a period of time, sometimes without pay, in order to get experience of a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "He moved away from marketing after he interned at a cereal company.",
          "Melvin, who had interned for a rental-car business in college, became a manager in the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a doctor working in a hospital who is in their first year after completing their medical degree :",
        "examples": [
          "The popular TV series is about surgical interns doing their residency at a hospital in Seattle.",
          "He was an intern working the emergency room at a county hospital.",
          "He first saw a living heart in 1933 while he was a young intern at New Orleans Charity Hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is working for a company or organization for a period of time, sometimes without pay, in order to get experience of a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "She worked in the White House as an intern.",
          "Hiring interns has helped the company manage its growth while cultivating future employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in prison for political or military reasons, especially during a war:",
        "examples": [
          "Many foreigners were interned for the duration of the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work for a company or organization for a period of time, sometimes without pay, in order to get experience of a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "He moved away from marketing after he interned at a cereal company.",
          "Melvin, who had interned for a rental-car business in college, became a manager in the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in prison for political or military reasons",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is receiving training by obtaining practical experience of a type of work",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student, or someone who has recently finished their studies, who works for a company or organization for a short time, sometimes without being paid, in order to get experience of a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "After I graduate, I plan to work as an intern at an advertising agency.",
          "a student/college/summer intern"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work for a company or organization for a short time, sometimes without being paid, in order to get experience of a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "He's interning for nine months at the Environmental Education Center in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "internship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of training spent in a hospital by a young doctor in order to finish their medical qualification:",
        "examples": [
          "He served his internship at Garfield Hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which someone works for a company or organization in order to get experience of a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "Jane has a summer internship at a local TV station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time spent receiving or completing training at a job as a part of becoming qualified to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "He served his internship at a local hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which a student works for a company or organization in order to get experience of a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "The business students often do an internship during their long vacation in e-commerce companies.",
          "a paid/summer internship",
          "an internship program"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "internships": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of training spent in a hospital by a young doctor in order to finish their medical qualification:",
        "examples": [
          "He served his internship at Garfield Hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which someone works for a company or organization in order to get experience of a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "Jane has a summer internship at a local TV station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time spent receiving or completing training at a job as a part of becoming qualified to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "He served his internship at a local hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which a student works for a company or organization in order to get experience of a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "The business students often do an internship during their long vacation in e-commerce companies.",
          "a paid/summer internship",
          "an internship program"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interplanetary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "between planets:",
        "examples": [
          "interplanetary space"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "between planets:",
        "examples": [
          "interplanetary travel"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interpol": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an international police organization that helps national police forces work together to catch criminals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "interpret": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to decide what the intended meaning of something is:",
        "examples": [
          "It's difficult to interpret these statistics without knowing how they were obtained.",
          "A jury should not interpret the silence of a defendant as a sign of guilt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express your own ideas about the intended meaning of a play or a piece of music when performing it:",
        "examples": [
          "If Shakespeare's plays are to reach a large audience they need to be interpreted in a modern style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change what someone is saying into another language:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to ask our guide to interpret for us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe the meaning of something; examine in order to explain:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s difficult to interpret these statistics without knowing how they were obtained."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change what someone is saying into the words of another language; translate:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I had to ask someone to interpret for me because I don’t know any Italian."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interpretation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an explanation or opinion of what something means:",
        "examples": [
          "The dispute is based on two widely differing interpretations of the law.",
          "The rules are vague and open to interpretation.",
          "It is difficult for many people to accept a literal interpretation of the Bible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of performing a piece of music, a part in a play, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Her interpretation of Juliet was one of the best performances I have ever seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an explanation or opinion of what something means:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We had different interpretations of the survey results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An interpretation by actors or musicians is the expression by their performance of their understanding of the part or parts they are playing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Masur’s interpretation of the Brahms symphony was masterful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interpreted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide what the intended meaning of something is:",
        "examples": [
          "It's difficult to interpret these statistics without knowing how they were obtained.",
          "A jury should not interpret the silence of a defendant as a sign of guilt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express your own ideas about the intended meaning of a play or a piece of music when performing it:",
        "examples": [
          "If Shakespeare's plays are to reach a large audience they need to be interpreted in a modern style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change what someone is saying into another language:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to ask our guide to interpret for us."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interpreter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to change what someone else is saying into another language:",
        "examples": [
          "She works as an interpreter in Brussels.",
          "Speaking through an interpreter, the president said the terms of the ceasefire were completely unacceptable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that changes the instructions in another program into a form that can be easily understood by a computer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who performs a piece of music or a part in a play, etc. in a way that expresses their own ideas about its meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a noted interpreter of traditional Irish music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to change what someone is saying into the words of another language:",
        "examples": [
          "The Chinese witness testified with the help of an interpreter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to change what someone is saying into another language as that person is speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "act as/work as an interpreter She works as an interpreter for a news agency.",
          "through/via an interpreter The business leader addressed the conference through an interpreter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that changes instructions into a form that can be understood and used by the computer",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "interpreting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide what the intended meaning of something is:",
        "examples": [
          "It's difficult to interpret these statistics without knowing how they were obtained.",
          "A jury should not interpret the silence of a defendant as a sign of guilt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express your own ideas about the intended meaning of a play or a piece of music when performing it:",
        "examples": [
          "If Shakespeare's plays are to reach a large audience they need to be interpreted in a modern style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change what someone is saying into another language:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to ask our guide to interpret for us."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interracial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving different human races:",
        "examples": [
          "an interracial marriage/relationship",
          "The government must act to stamp out interracial hatred and violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving people of different races:",
        "examples": [
          "an interracial community"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interrogate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of dissidents have been interrogated or imprisoned in recent weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get information from a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "The computer language was originally developed to make it faster to interrogate a database."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask questions about something as a way of analysing it or finding out more about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The book interrogates the way numbers are handled and mishandled by politicians and the media.",
          "This all sounds perfectly sensible until we start to interrogate the underlying assumptions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone many questions in a formal situation, often in a forceful way that can be seen as threatening:",
        "examples": [
          "We were stopped at the border and interrogated for hours by the police."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interrogated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of dissidents have been interrogated or imprisoned in recent weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get information from a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "The computer language was originally developed to make it faster to interrogate a database."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask questions about something as a way of analysing it or finding out more about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The book interrogates the way numbers are handled and mishandled by politicians and the media.",
          "This all sounds perfectly sensible until we start to interrogate the underlying assumptions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interrogating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of dissidents have been interrogated or imprisoned in recent weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get information from a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "The computer language was originally developed to make it faster to interrogate a database."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask questions about something as a way of analysing it or finding out more about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The book interrogates the way numbers are handled and mishandled by politicians and the media.",
          "This all sounds perfectly sensible until we start to interrogate the underlying assumptions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interrogation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a process of asking someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "One by one they were taken for interrogation.",
          "She was subjected to torture and lengthy interrogations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of getting information from a computer or electronic device:",
        "examples": [
          "the interrogation of a database file to produce a list of customers in a geographical area"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interrogator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who asks someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, and who sometimes uses threats or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "aggressive tactics used by some military interrogators",
          "He told his interrogators only what they wanted to hear."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interrupt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop a person from speaking for a short period by something you say or do:",
        "examples": [
          "She tried to explain what had happened but he kept interrupting her.",
          "I wish you'd stop interrupting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from happening for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to interrupt our trip when we heard John's mother had had an accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone from speaking by saying or doing something, or to cause an activity or event to stop briefly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Please don’t interrupt until I’m finished.",
          "[ T ] The picnic was interrupted by a rain shower."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interrupted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop a person from speaking for a short period by something you say or do:",
        "examples": [
          "She tried to explain what had happened but he kept interrupting her.",
          "I wish you'd stop interrupting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from happening for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to interrupt our trip when we heard John's mother had had an accident."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interrupting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop a person from speaking for a short period by something you say or do:",
        "examples": [
          "She tried to explain what had happened but he kept interrupting her.",
          "I wish you'd stop interrupting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from happening for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to interrupt our trip when we heard John's mother had had an accident."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interruption": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone or something stops something from happening for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "a brief interruption",
          "I worked all morning without interruption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone or something stops something from happening for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "constant/frequent interruptions He found he worked better at home without the constant interruptions of his staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a company is prevented from operating as normal:",
        "examples": [
          "We will endeavour to minimize supply chain interruptions.",
          "Business will continue as usual, without interruption.",
          "interruption in sth Energy traders are protected should an unexpected interruption in supply prevent them honouring their contracts",
          "interruption of sth The strike could result in widespread interruption of US rail services."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interruptions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone or something stops something from happening for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "a brief interruption",
          "I worked all morning without interruption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone or something stops something from happening for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "constant/frequent interruptions He found he worked better at home without the constant interruptions of his staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a company is prevented from operating as normal:",
        "examples": [
          "We will endeavour to minimize supply chain interruptions.",
          "Business will continue as usual, without interruption.",
          "interruption in sth Energy traders are protected should an unexpected interruption in supply prevent them honouring their contracts",
          "interruption of sth The strike could result in widespread interruption of US rail services."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interrupts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop a person from speaking for a short period by something you say or do:",
        "examples": [
          "She tried to explain what had happened but he kept interrupting her.",
          "I wish you'd stop interrupting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from happening for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to interrupt our trip when we heard John's mother had had an accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone from speaking by saying or doing something, or to cause an activity or event to stop briefly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Please don’t interrupt until I’m finished.",
          "[ T ] The picnic was interrupted by a rain shower."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intersect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of lines, roads, etc.) to cross one another:",
        "examples": [
          "The roads intersect near the bridge.",
          "This is the point where the line intersects the curve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide an area into smaller parts by crossing it with straight lines:",
        "examples": [
          "The gardens are intersected by gravel paths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two things intersect, they are connected in some way and influence each other, usually by having some of the same parts, features, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She discusses some of the ways in which work and health intersect.",
          "The book explores the intersecting lives of two siblings.",
          "Our life experiences intersect with our particular circumstances to shape our values."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If sets (= groups of things with particular characteristics) intersect, they have some of the same members:",
        "examples": [
          "These datasets may overlap and intersect.",
          "The report lists the numbers of women and minorities, but not the intersecting categories of women who are also members of other minorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet and go through or across:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Weaver Street intersects Palmer Avenue at the next corner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a line or surface) To intersect is to cross at a point or set of points.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if two things intersect, they come together and have an effect on each other:",
        "examples": [
          "intersect with sth We need to pinpoint the place where maximum achievable conservation intersects with the highest potential financial return."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intersection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when two lines cross, or the place where this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The intersection of the lines on the graph marks the point where we start to make a profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where two or more roads join or cross each other:",
        "examples": [
          "a busy intersection",
          "Turn right at the next intersection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a point or set of points where two lines, planes, etc., cross",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An intersection is a group of items that belong to two different sets.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An intersection is a place where streets meet or cross each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Times Square is one of New York’s busiest intersections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the point where two things come together and have an effect on each other:",
        "examples": [
          "intersection of sth and sth The book looks at the intersection of religious belief and business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interstate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving two or more of the states into which some countries such as the US are divided:",
        "examples": [
          "the interstate highway system",
          "interstate banking legislation",
          "interstate road transport costs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast, wide road that goes between states and connects important cities in the US",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving two or more US states:",
        "examples": [
          "interstate commerce"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving two or more states, especially in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "interstate sales/shipments",
          "interstate banking/commerce/trade"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interstellar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "between the stars:",
        "examples": [
          "interstellar space"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intertwined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "twisted together or closely connected so as to be difficult to separate:",
        "examples": [
          "Our fates seemed to be intertwined."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interval": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period between two events or times:",
        "examples": [
          "We see each other at regular intervals - usually about once a month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the space between two points:",
        "examples": [
          "The plants should be spaced at six-inch intervals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period between the parts of a performance or a sports event:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be two 20-minute intervals during the opera.",
          "He scored his first goal of the match three minutes after the interval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "repeated after a particular period of time or a particular distance:",
        "examples": [
          "In the event of fire, the alarm will sound at 15-second intervals/at intervals of 15 seconds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount by which one note is higher or lower than another:",
        "examples": [
          "an interval of a fifth (= between one note and another one four notes higher)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period between two events or times, or the space between two points:",
        "examples": [
          "If there is a fire, the alarm will sound at 15-second intervals.",
          "We’ve positioned guards around the embassy at intervals of 10 feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br An interval is an intermission.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference in pitch between two notes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of all numbers between two the two particular numbers given",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "intervals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period between two events or times:",
        "examples": [
          "We see each other at regular intervals - usually about once a month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the space between two points:",
        "examples": [
          "The plants should be spaced at six-inch intervals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period between the parts of a performance or a sports event:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be two 20-minute intervals during the opera.",
          "He scored his first goal of the match three minutes after the interval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "repeated after a particular period of time or a particular distance:",
        "examples": [
          "In the event of fire, the alarm will sound at 15-second intervals/at intervals of 15 seconds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount by which one note is higher or lower than another:",
        "examples": [
          "an interval of a fifth (= between one note and another one four notes higher)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period between two events or times, or the space between two points:",
        "examples": [
          "If there is a fire, the alarm will sound at 15-second intervals.",
          "We’ve positioned guards around the embassy at intervals of 10 feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br An interval is an intermission.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference in pitch between two notes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of all numbers between two the two particular numbers given",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "intervene": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:",
        "examples": [
          "The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The minister intervened personally to stop the museum from being closed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen between two times or between other events or activities:",
        "examples": [
          "Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become involved intentionally in a difficult situation in order to change it or improve it, or prevent it from getting worse:",
        "examples": [
          "The superpowers began to intervene in local struggles in Africa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen between two events, or to prevent something from happening by happening first:",
        "examples": [
          "Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:",
        "examples": [
          "intervene in sth The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.",
          "The company has resolved the issue, and there is no need for the courts to intervene."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intervening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening between two times or between other events or activities:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intervention": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "intentional action to change a situation, with the aim of improving it or preventing it from getting worse:",
        "examples": [
          "intervention in He warned against too much government intervention in the economy.",
          "Human interventions in nature rarely have a positive effect, she argues.",
          "Inspectors who visited the hospital concluded that intervention was not justified.",
          "Repeated interventions on the currency markets failed to prevent the currency's value falling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action by God or a god of getting involved in a human situation in order to change it:",
        "examples": [
          "In this weather, there is not much you can do other than rely on divine intervention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of a country or group of countries becoming involved in a military way in another country, in order to change a situation there:",
        "examples": [
          "intervention in She has opposed any direct intervention in the conflict, saying there are diplomatic options.",
          "military intervention Half the people questioned said they were opposed to UN military intervention in the country's civil war.",
          "He accused the administration of engaging in unwarranted humanitarian interventions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting at which someone with a drug or alcohol problem is asked by family members, friends, or health workers to accept the fact that they have a problem and is encouraged to get treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "stage an intervention A medical professional can advise family members of the most appropriate times to stage an alcohol intervention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone's friends or family speak to them about a problem or situation because the person's behaviour is unreasonable or harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "humorous He's been playing that video game all day. I think it's time for an intervention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or fact of becoming involved intentionally in a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The intervention by UN troops prevented fighting from breaking out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involvement in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse, or an occasion when this is done:",
        "examples": [
          "intervention in sth Any intervention in the currency markets has to be followed by a tightening of monetary policy.",
          "government/regulatory/state intervention This comprehensive program is aimed at reducing state intervention in the economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interventions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "intentional action to change a situation, with the aim of improving it or preventing it from getting worse:",
        "examples": [
          "intervention in He warned against too much government intervention in the economy.",
          "Human interventions in nature rarely have a positive effect, she argues.",
          "Inspectors who visited the hospital concluded that intervention was not justified.",
          "Repeated interventions on the currency markets failed to prevent the currency's value falling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action by God or a god of getting involved in a human situation in order to change it:",
        "examples": [
          "In this weather, there is not much you can do other than rely on divine intervention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of a country or group of countries becoming involved in a military way in another country, in order to change a situation there:",
        "examples": [
          "intervention in She has opposed any direct intervention in the conflict, saying there are diplomatic options.",
          "military intervention Half the people questioned said they were opposed to UN military intervention in the country's civil war.",
          "He accused the administration of engaging in unwarranted humanitarian interventions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting at which someone with a drug or alcohol problem is asked by family members, friends, or health workers to accept the fact that they have a problem and is encouraged to get treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "stage an intervention A medical professional can advise family members of the most appropriate times to stage an alcohol intervention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone's friends or family speak to them about a problem or situation because the person's behaviour is unreasonable or harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "humorous He's been playing that video game all day. I think it's time for an intervention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or fact of becoming involved intentionally in a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The intervention by UN troops prevented fighting from breaking out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involvement in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse, or an occasion when this is done:",
        "examples": [
          "intervention in sth Any intervention in the currency markets has to be followed by a tightening of monetary policy.",
          "government/regulatory/state intervention This comprehensive program is aimed at reducing state intervention in the economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interview": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or course:",
        "examples": [
          "a job interview",
          "I had an interview for a job with a publisher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting in which someone answers questions about himself or herself for a newspaper article, television show, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "an exclusive interview with Johnny Depp",
          "In a television interview last night she denied she had any intention of resigning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting in which the police ask someone questions to see if they have committed a crime",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone questions in an interview:",
        "examples": [
          "We've had 200 applicants for the job, but we only plan to interview about 20 of them.",
          "Who's the most famous person you've ever interviewed on TV?",
          "Police are interviewing a 43-year-old man in connection with the murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to answer questions in an interview for a job or course:",
        "examples": [
          "I interviewed for several jobs but I didn't get any of them.",
          "He's a good candidate on paper, but he didn't interview well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal meeting at which a person who is interested in getting a job or other position is asked questions to learn how well the person would be able to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "a job interview"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An interview is also a formal meeting at which reporters try to get information, esp. from a famous person or public official:",
        "examples": [
          "an interview with the British prime minister"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask questions of someone who is interested in getting a job or other position:",
        "examples": [
          "We interviewed dozens of applicants, and have narrowed the job search down to two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To interview is also to ask questions of someone to get information:",
        "examples": [
          "She interviewed voters as they left the polls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or a course:",
        "examples": [
          "an interview for sth She has an interview for a new job tomorrow.",
          "an interview with sb Before getting a place at university, you may have to have an interview with the head of department.",
          "to be called for/invited for/selected for an interview",
          "She was very highly qualified, but didn't even get an interview.",
          "a job interviews",
          "Your second interview is likely to be more challenging than your first interview.",
          "interview techniques"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a conversation in which someone is asked their opinion about a product or service, so that it can be improved or better advertised:",
        "examples": [
          "carry out/conduct interviews The company conducted research and interviews with customers throughout the country.",
          "a face-to-face/telephone interview"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a conversation in which someone is asked questions about themselves or a subject they know about for a newspaper article, television show, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "an interview with sb/sth He made the allegations in an interview with the New York Times.",
          "an interview about sth I read an interesting interview about Smith's views on the oil industry.",
          "take part in/give an interview He never gives interviews.",
          "Company officials refused a request for an interview.",
          "a newspaper/radio/television interview"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone questions at a formal meeting to see if they are suitable for a job or a course:",
        "examples": [
          "There were so many applicants for the job that we will be interviewing all week.",
          "interview sb for sth We interviewed 20 people for the hotel vacancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk and answer questions at a formal meeting held to see if you are suitable for a job or a course:",
        "examples": [
          "interview for sth He interviewed for a number of jobs with banks and telephone companies.",
          "Some people just don't interview well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone questions to get their opinion about a product or service, so that it can be improved or better advertised:",
        "examples": [
          "The marketing department interviewed a random sample of 514 people aged 18+."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone questions about themselves or a subject they know about for a newspaper article, television show, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "interview sb for sth She interviewed 120 current and former employees of the company for her book.",
          "He declined to be interviewed for this article."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interviewed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone questions in an interview:",
        "examples": [
          "We've had 200 applicants for the job, but we only plan to interview about 20 of them.",
          "Who's the most famous person you've ever interviewed on TV?",
          "Police are interviewing a 43-year-old man in connection with the murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to answer questions in an interview for a job or course:",
        "examples": [
          "I interviewed for several jobs but I didn't get any of them.",
          "He's a good candidate on paper, but he didn't interview well."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interviewer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the person who asks the questions during an interview",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who manages an interview and asks the questions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who asks the questions in an interview to find out if someone is suitable for a job or course:",
        "examples": [
          "A good interviewer would not lead the candidate to the desirable answer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who asks the questions in an interview about a product or service, to find out what someone thinks about it:",
        "examples": [
          "There are certain techniques to being a successful telephone interviewer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who asks the questions in an interview for a newspaper article, television show, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Half the population hates me\", he told a newspaper interviewer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interviewing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of asking someone questions to see whether they are suitable for a job or course:",
        "examples": [
          "The person doing the interviewing is not the person the new employee will be working for.",
          "We have a fairly rigorous interviewing process.",
          "interviewing skills/techniques"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of asking people questions to get their opinion about a product or service, so that it can be improved or better advertised:",
        "examples": [
          "Our marketing assistant has done hours of interviewing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of asking people questions about themselves for newspaper articles, television shows, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Readers seem to like her informal style of interviewing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "interviews": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or course:",
        "examples": [
          "a job interview",
          "I had an interview for a job with a publisher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting in which someone answers questions about himself or herself for a newspaper article, television show, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "an exclusive interview with Johnny Depp",
          "In a television interview last night she denied she had any intention of resigning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting in which the police ask someone questions to see if they have committed a crime",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone questions in an interview:",
        "examples": [
          "We've had 200 applicants for the job, but we only plan to interview about 20 of them.",
          "Who's the most famous person you've ever interviewed on TV?",
          "Police are interviewing a 43-year-old man in connection with the murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to answer questions in an interview for a job or course:",
        "examples": [
          "I interviewed for several jobs but I didn't get any of them.",
          "He's a good candidate on paper, but he didn't interview well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal meeting at which a person who is interested in getting a job or other position is asked questions to learn how well the person would be able to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "a job interview"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An interview is also a formal meeting at which reporters try to get information, esp. from a famous person or public official:",
        "examples": [
          "an interview with the British prime minister"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask questions of someone who is interested in getting a job or other position:",
        "examples": [
          "We interviewed dozens of applicants, and have narrowed the job search down to two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To interview is also to ask questions of someone to get information:",
        "examples": [
          "She interviewed voters as they left the polls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or a course:",
        "examples": [
          "an interview for sth She has an interview for a new job tomorrow.",
          "an interview with sb Before getting a place at university, you may have to have an interview with the head of department.",
          "to be called for/invited for/selected for an interview",
          "She was very highly qualified, but didn't even get an interview.",
          "a job interviews",
          "Your second interview is likely to be more challenging than your first interview.",
          "interview techniques"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a conversation in which someone is asked their opinion about a product or service, so that it can be improved or better advertised:",
        "examples": [
          "carry out/conduct interviews The company conducted research and interviews with customers throughout the country.",
          "a face-to-face/telephone interview"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a conversation in which someone is asked questions about themselves or a subject they know about for a newspaper article, television show, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "an interview with sb/sth He made the allegations in an interview with the New York Times.",
          "an interview about sth I read an interesting interview about Smith's views on the oil industry.",
          "take part in/give an interview He never gives interviews.",
          "Company officials refused a request for an interview.",
          "a newspaper/radio/television interview"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone questions at a formal meeting to see if they are suitable for a job or a course:",
        "examples": [
          "There were so many applicants for the job that we will be interviewing all week.",
          "interview sb for sth We interviewed 20 people for the hotel vacancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk and answer questions at a formal meeting held to see if you are suitable for a job or a course:",
        "examples": [
          "interview for sth He interviewed for a number of jobs with banks and telephone companies.",
          "Some people just don't interview well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone questions to get their opinion about a product or service, so that it can be improved or better advertised:",
        "examples": [
          "The marketing department interviewed a random sample of 514 people aged 18+."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone questions about themselves or a subject they know about for a newspaper article, television show, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "interview sb for sth She interviewed 120 current and former employees of the company for her book.",
          "He declined to be interviewed for this article."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intestinal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the intestines (= a long tube through which food travels from the stomach and out of the body while it is being digested):",
        "examples": [
          "intestinal surgery",
          "Foul-smelling brown vomit can be a symptom of low intestinal obstruction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intestines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long tube through which food travels while it is being digested after leaving the stomach",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "intimacy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you have a close friendship or sexual relationship with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Intimacy between teachers and students is not recommended."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things that are said or done only by people who have a close relationship with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "It was obvious from their witty intimacies that they had been good friends for many years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of having a close, personal relationship or romantic relationship with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He was always polite, but he shunned intimacy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intimate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having, or being likely to cause, a very close friendship or personal or sexual relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "intimate relationships",
          "intimate atmosphere The restaurant has a very intimate atmosphere.",
          "intimate with He's become very intimate with an actress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of knowledge or understanding) detailed, and obtained from a lot of studying or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "intimate knowledge She has intimate knowledge of Tuscany, where she has lived for 20 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friend you know very well:",
        "examples": [
          "Intimates of the star say that he has been upset by the personal attacks on him that have appeared in the press recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make clear what you think or want without saying it directly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] She has intimated that she will resign if she loses the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being a close, personal friend, or having a close, personal relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "an intimate friend"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An intimate relationship can also refer to a romantic relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "They had been good friends, but they had never in any way been intimate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Intimate can also mean private and personal:",
        "examples": [
          "She refused to discuss the intimate details of her life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expert and detailed:",
        "examples": [
          "an intimate knowledge of cattle farming"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a close friend:",
        "examples": [
          "George was never one of the president’s intimates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest that something will happen or is true, without saying so directly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] He intimated that they had thought about getting married."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intimately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "closely in a personal or sexual way:",
        "examples": [
          "The two of them have been intimately involved for a year.",
          "I got to know him very intimately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a very detailed way:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been intimately involved in the project since it began.",
          "He knew the area intimately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a close and personal way:",
        "examples": [
          "I know him intimately and can assure you that he is the ideal man for the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an expert and detailed way:",
        "examples": [
          "Local residents are intimately familiar with the area."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intimidate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade them to do something that you want them to do:",
        "examples": [
          "They were intimidated into accepting a pay cut by the threat of losing their jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade the person to do something he or she does not wish to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t let those bullies intimidate you; just walk away from them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intimidated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "frightened or nervous because you are not confident in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Older people can feel very intimidated by computers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intimidating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel frightened or nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "an intimidating array of weapons",
          "an intimidating manner",
          "She can be very intimidating when she's angry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intimidation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of frightening or threatening someone, usually in order to persuade them to do something that you want them to do:",
        "examples": [
          "The campaign of violence and intimidation against them intensifies daily.",
          "As the election approaches, it will be difficult to prevent voter intimidation and fraud.",
          "intimidation tactics"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intolerable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too bad or unpleasant to deal with or accept:",
        "examples": [
          "The situation has become intolerable.",
          "The constant fighting made life at home intolerable.",
          "Three-quarters of the world's population live in conditions that people in the West would find intolerable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too bad or difficult to bear or to be accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "Living conditions were intolerable after the storm.",
          "This hot weather is becoming intolerable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intolerance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of refusing to accept ideas, beliefs, or behaviour that are different from your own:",
        "examples": [
          "racial/religious intolerance",
          "We do not have room for hatred, intolerance, and bigotry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you have a food intolerance, you cannot digest a particular food in a normal way and may feel ill if you eat it:",
        "examples": [
          "(a) food intolerance",
          "a wheat/lactose intolerance",
          "Amy has an intolerance to dairy products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being unable to bear something:",
        "examples": [
          "One side-effect of the drug is intolerance of bright light."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intolerant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "refusing to accept particular ideas, beliefs, behaviour, especially because they are different from your own, or refusing to accept people who are different from you:",
        "examples": [
          "intolerant of In the later years of his rule he became increasingly intolerant of dissent.",
          "She can be very intolerant of students who don't understand what she's talking about.",
          "There is no place here for such bigoted, intolerant comments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to eat a particular type of food or take a particular type of medicine without it having a bad effect:",
        "examples": [
          "gluten intolerant My husband is severely gluten intolerant.",
          "dairy intolerant I suspect I am dairy intolerant, but I don't like the taste of soya milk.",
          "intolerant of People who are intolerant of wheat can usually eat bread made with spelt.",
          "intolerant to The treatment can be used as an alternative for patients intolerant to statins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a plant or animal) not able to grow or survive well in particular physical conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "intolerant of These fish are particularly intolerant of cold water.",
          "Weeds are generally intolerant of shade.",
          "High light levels are needed to ensure good growth from these shade intolerant species."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disapproving of or refusing to accept people, behavior, or ideas that are different from your own:",
        "examples": [
          "As a historian, she was intolerant of poorly done research."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intoxicated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having lost some control of your actions or behaviour under the influence of alcohol or another drug:",
        "examples": [
          "She was charged with driving while intoxicated.",
          "Intoxicated or disruptive spectators will be ejected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling excited, happy, and slightly out of control:",
        "examples": [
          "Intoxicated by success, she wanted to go further.",
          "The colours and perfumes had us all completely intoxicated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "drunk:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with driving while intoxicated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intoxicating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a substance) able to make you lose some control of your actions or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with two counts of administering an intoxicating substance.",
          "intoxicating liquor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an experience, etc.) making you feel excited, happy, and slightly out of control:",
        "examples": [
          "They experienced the intoxicating power of the mob.",
          "an intoxicating thought"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel happy, as if you are in a pleasant dream:",
        "examples": [
          "After being cooped up in the overheated room all day, we took a stroll and found the fresh air intoxicating."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intoxication": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the condition of having lost some control of your actions or behaviour under the influence of a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "The driver showed no signs of intoxication.",
          "Severe intoxication can lead to death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of being happy, excited, and slightly out of control:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt the intoxication of youth.",
          "The intoxication inspired by his victory wore off, and he felt flat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intravenous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "into or connected to a vein:",
        "examples": [
          "intravenous feeding/fluids",
          "an intravenous drip/injection",
          "Intravenous drug users are at particular risk of contracting the disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "put directly into a vein (= one of the tubes in the body that carry blood to the heart):",
        "examples": [
          "an intravenous drug"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intrepid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations:",
        "examples": [
          "a team of intrepid explorers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very brave and willing to risk being in dangerous situations:",
        "examples": [
          "an intrepid explorer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intricacies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "complicated details:",
        "examples": [
          "I enjoyed the film, but I couldn't follow all the intricacies of the plot.",
          "She was well versed in the intricacies of the Homeland Security Act.",
          "He studied Mahler's scores to get a better understanding of the intricacies of orchestration.",
          "He grasped the intricacies of the financial system better than any of us.",
          "They lacked any understanding of the intricacies of modern warfare."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intricate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of small parts that are arranged in a complicated or delicate way:",
        "examples": [
          "The watch mechanism is extremely intricate and very difficult to repair.",
          "The tiled floor is installed in an intricate pattern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with many complicated details that make something difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "Police officers uncovered an intricate web of deceit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of small parts or pieces arranged in a complicated way, and therefore sometimes difficult to understand in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel’s intricate plot will not be easy to translate into a movie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intrigue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to interest someone a lot, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious:",
        "examples": [
          "Throughout history, people have been intrigued by the question of whether there is intelligent life elsewhere in the universe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the making of) a secret plan to do something, especially something that will harm another person:",
        "examples": [
          "a tale of political intrigue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to interest someone, often because of an unusual or unexpected quality:",
        "examples": [
          "I was intrigued by his slow, deliberate way of talking and the serious look in his eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the making of a secret plan to do something, esp. something that will harm someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] In that tale of political intrigue, he combined great dialogue with an interesting plot and a surprise ending."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intrigued": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to interest someone a lot, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious:",
        "examples": [
          "Throughout history, people have been intrigued by the question of whether there is intelligent life elsewhere in the universe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intriguing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very interesting because of being unusual or mysterious:",
        "examples": [
          "an intriguing possibility/question",
          "She has a really intriguing personality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intrinsic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "being an extremely important and basic characteristic of a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "works of little intrinsic value/interest",
          "Maths is an intrinsic part of the school curriculum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "basic to a thing, being an important part of making it what it is:",
        "examples": [
          "Each human being has intrinsic dignity and worth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being an extremely important and basic characteristic of a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "intrinsic to sth Design is intrinsic to every product.",
          "an intrinsic part/element of sth Stay-at-home mothers are an intrinsic part of the family finances.",
          "Graduates are attracted to jobs that have intrinsic interest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intro": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "This song has a brilliant piano intro.",
          "As I mentioned in the intro, we are going to cover three main topics today.",
          "intro to She agreed to write the intro to my book.",
          "You know that feeling when you hear the intro to your favourite TV programme?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "intro to My first intro to political satire was his TV show in the 1980s.",
          "The dramatic experience was her intro to white water rafting.",
          "intro into That was his intro into the world of the performing arts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "intro to I did an intro to computing class at the local college.",
          "My friend and I signed up for the intro to salsa dancing.",
          "I'm looking for a good intro to investments book to learn the basics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "I was keen to work with her and looking for someone who could get me an intro.",
          "do the intros Would you mind doing the intros, Martha, while I pour some drinks?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an introduction",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "introduce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put something into use, operation, or a place for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "Apple has sold many millions of iPods since the product was introduced in 2001.",
          "Such unpopular legislation is unlikely to be introduced before the next election.",
          "specialized The tube which carries the laser is introduced into the abdomen through a small cut in the skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone another person's name the first time that they meet:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to introduce my son, Mark.",
          "Have you two been introduced (to each other)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the beginning of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A haunting oboe solo introduces the third movement of the concerto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or write before the beginning of a performance, programme or book and give information about it; to tell an audience about the person who is going to speak, sing, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "The director will introduce the film personally at its premiere.",
          "This is the first official biography of her and it is introduced by her daughter.",
          "I'd now like to introduce our next guest, who will be singing songs from her latest album."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for you to meet and learn the name of another person:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d like to introduce you to my friend, Sally.",
          "George, I’d like to introduce my friend, Sally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To introduce is also to formally present someone to a group:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s my distinct honor to introduce the president of the United States of America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into use for the first time, or to put something into a new place:",
        "examples": [
          "When were music CDs first introduced?",
          "These trees were introduced into New England from Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make goods or services available to be bought for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "The company plans to introduce 45 new models over the next five years.",
          "The product range is being overhauled to introduce cheaper lines and more non-food products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make shares, etc. available for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "The shares moved higher to their highest level in the 21 years since this market introduced crude oil futures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start using a new system, rule, or method:",
        "examples": [
          "We will introduce a 10p starting rate of income tax for individuals.",
          "The company introduced a jobshare scheme last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone another person's name the first time they meet:",
        "examples": [
          "She plans to hold a meeting for all employees in the company to introduce her successor before she leaves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally suggest a new law to be discussed and voted on by a parliament:",
        "examples": [
          "introduce a bill/measure",
          "He plans to introduce legislation that would set minimum standards for corporate disclosure in the US."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "introduced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into use, operation, or a place for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "Apple has sold many millions of iPods since the product was introduced in 2001.",
          "Such unpopular legislation is unlikely to be introduced before the next election.",
          "specialized The tube which carries the laser is introduced into the abdomen through a small cut in the skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone another person's name the first time that they meet:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to introduce my son, Mark.",
          "Have you two been introduced (to each other)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the beginning of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A haunting oboe solo introduces the third movement of the concerto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or write before the beginning of a performance, programme or book and give information about it; to tell an audience about the person who is going to speak, sing, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "The director will introduce the film personally at its premiere.",
          "This is the first official biography of her and it is introduced by her daughter.",
          "I'd now like to introduce our next guest, who will be singing songs from her latest album."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "introduces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put something into use, operation, or a place for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "Apple has sold many millions of iPods since the product was introduced in 2001.",
          "Such unpopular legislation is unlikely to be introduced before the next election.",
          "specialized The tube which carries the laser is introduced into the abdomen through a small cut in the skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone another person's name the first time that they meet:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to introduce my son, Mark.",
          "Have you two been introduced (to each other)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the beginning of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A haunting oboe solo introduces the third movement of the concerto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or write before the beginning of a performance, programme or book and give information about it; to tell an audience about the person who is going to speak, sing, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "The director will introduce the film personally at its premiere.",
          "This is the first official biography of her and it is introduced by her daughter.",
          "I'd now like to introduce our next guest, who will be singing songs from her latest album."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for you to meet and learn the name of another person:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d like to introduce you to my friend, Sally.",
          "George, I’d like to introduce my friend, Sally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To introduce is also to formally present someone to a group:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s my distinct honor to introduce the president of the United States of America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into use for the first time, or to put something into a new place:",
        "examples": [
          "When were music CDs first introduced?",
          "These trees were introduced into New England from Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make goods or services available to be bought for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "The company plans to introduce 45 new models over the next five years.",
          "The product range is being overhauled to introduce cheaper lines and more non-food products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make shares, etc. available for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "The shares moved higher to their highest level in the 21 years since this market introduced crude oil futures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start using a new system, rule, or method:",
        "examples": [
          "We will introduce a 10p starting rate of income tax for individuals.",
          "The company introduced a jobshare scheme last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone another person's name the first time they meet:",
        "examples": [
          "She plans to hold a meeting for all employees in the company to introduce her successor before she leaves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally suggest a new law to be discussed and voted on by a parliament:",
        "examples": [
          "introduce a bill/measure",
          "He plans to introduce legislation that would set minimum standards for corporate disclosure in the US."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "introducing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into use, operation, or a place for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "Apple has sold many millions of iPods since the product was introduced in 2001.",
          "Such unpopular legislation is unlikely to be introduced before the next election.",
          "specialized The tube which carries the laser is introduced into the abdomen through a small cut in the skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone another person's name the first time that they meet:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to introduce my son, Mark.",
          "Have you two been introduced (to each other)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the beginning of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A haunting oboe solo introduces the third movement of the concerto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or write before the beginning of a performance, programme or book and give information about it; to tell an audience about the person who is going to speak, sing, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "The director will introduce the film personally at its premiere.",
          "This is the first official biography of her and it is introduced by her daughter.",
          "I'd now like to introduce our next guest, who will be singing songs from her latest album."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "introduction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something is put into use or brought to a place for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "The introduction of new working practices has dramatically improved productivity.",
          "Within a year of its introduction, questions began to emerge about the safety of the drug.",
          "specialized The introduction of the tube into the artery is a very delicate procedure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of telling someone another person's name the first time that they meet:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll have to do/make the introductions - I don't know everyone's name.",
          "My next guest needs no introduction (= is already known to everyone)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you read the introduction to the third edition?",
          "The song's great, but the introduction's a bit too long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first time someone experiences something:",
        "examples": [
          "That trip was my introduction to winter sports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book or course that provides basic knowledge about a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "an introduction to psychology"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short speech or piece of writing that comes before a longer speech or written text, usually giving basic information about what is to follow:",
        "examples": [
          "The author’s introduction explains the organization of the book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of formally presenting someone to a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Let me do the introductions (= introduce everyone to each other)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting something into use for the first time, or of putting something into a new place:",
        "examples": [
          "The introduction of express buses is scheduled for July."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making goods or services available to be bought for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "the introduction of sth to sth The company has announced the introduction of a new games console to the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product or service that is made available for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "She has successfully enhanced the financial stability of the company through product introductions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bringing in of something such as a new system, rule, or method:",
        "examples": [
          "the introduction of sth Problems at the company have been caused by the introduction of a new computer system.",
          "These procedures now only take a few seconds to complete thanks to the introduction of £30m of new technology.",
          "She campaigned for the introduction of a national minimum wage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of introducing one person to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Our next guest speaker needs little introduction.",
          "Shall I do the introductions?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first part of something such as a book or report:",
        "examples": [
          "introduction to sth In the introduction to the book I used data from the Performance Measurement Association."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a new law is formally suggested to be discussed and voted on by a parliament:",
        "examples": [
          "The first step in Parliamentary procedure is the introduction and first reading of the bill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "introductions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something is put into use or brought to a place for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "The introduction of new working practices has dramatically improved productivity.",
          "Within a year of its introduction, questions began to emerge about the safety of the drug.",
          "specialized The introduction of the tube into the artery is a very delicate procedure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of telling someone another person's name the first time that they meet:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll have to do/make the introductions - I don't know everyone's name.",
          "My next guest needs no introduction (= is already known to everyone)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you read the introduction to the third edition?",
          "The song's great, but the introduction's a bit too long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first time someone experiences something:",
        "examples": [
          "That trip was my introduction to winter sports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book or course that provides basic knowledge about a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "an introduction to psychology"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short speech or piece of writing that comes before a longer speech or written text, usually giving basic information about what is to follow:",
        "examples": [
          "The author’s introduction explains the organization of the book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of formally presenting someone to a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Let me do the introductions (= introduce everyone to each other)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting something into use for the first time, or of putting something into a new place:",
        "examples": [
          "The introduction of express buses is scheduled for July."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making goods or services available to be bought for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "the introduction of sth to sth The company has announced the introduction of a new games console to the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product or service that is made available for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "She has successfully enhanced the financial stability of the company through product introductions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bringing in of something such as a new system, rule, or method:",
        "examples": [
          "the introduction of sth Problems at the company have been caused by the introduction of a new computer system.",
          "These procedures now only take a few seconds to complete thanks to the introduction of £30m of new technology.",
          "She campaigned for the introduction of a national minimum wage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of introducing one person to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Our next guest speaker needs little introduction.",
          "Shall I do the introductions?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first part of something such as a book or report:",
        "examples": [
          "introduction to sth In the introduction to the book I used data from the Performance Measurement Association."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a new law is formally suggested to be discussed and voted on by a parliament:",
        "examples": [
          "The first step in Parliamentary procedure is the introduction and first reading of the bill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "introductory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing, used, or experienced for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "an introductory price/offer",
          "an introductory course in design (= a course for people who have not done it before)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written or said at the beginning:",
        "examples": [
          "an introductory chapter",
          "I'd like to make some introductory remarks before beginning the lecture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming before something else:",
        "examples": [
          "introductory remarks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an introductory price, offer, etc. is only available for a short period of time, when a product or service is first available or when a customer first buys or starts using something:",
        "examples": [
          "an introductory bonus/deal/discount These rates include an introductory bonus of 0.5% for the first year.",
          "an introductory offer/price/rate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for describing the period of time when a product is first available or when a customer first buys or starts using something, when special prices, etc. might be available:",
        "examples": [
          "We offer an interest-free introductory period on credit cards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written or said at the beginning of something:",
        "examples": [
          "an introductory address/comment/remark"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended for people who have not experienced or done something before:",
        "examples": [
          "This is an introductory course in business management."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "introvert": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is shy, quiet, and prefers to spend time alone rather than often being with other people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "intrude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go into a place or situation in which you are not wanted or not expected to be:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't realize your husband was here, Dr Jones - I hope I'm not intruding.",
          "Newspaper editors are being urged not to intrude on/into the grief of the families of missing servicemen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go into a place or be involved in a situation where you are not wanted or do not belong:",
        "examples": [
          "Sorry to intrude, but I wanted to insure that this got to your attention.",
          "Students who live in a dorm regard any curfew as intruding on their rights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intruder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is in a place or situation where they are not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "I feel like an intruder when I visit their home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who enters a place without permission in order to commit a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Intruders had entered the house through a back window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who enters a place without permission, esp. in order to commit a crime",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "intruders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is in a place or situation where they are not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "I feel like an intruder when I visit their home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who enters a place without permission in order to commit a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Intruders had entered the house through a back window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who enters a place without permission, esp. in order to commit a crime",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "intruding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go into a place or situation in which you are not wanted or not expected to be:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't realize your husband was here, Dr Jones - I hope I'm not intruding.",
          "Newspaper editors are being urged not to intrude on/into the grief of the families of missing servicemen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intrusion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone goes into a place or situation where they are not wanted or expected to be:",
        "examples": [
          "They complained about excessive government intrusion (= unwanted involvement) into their legitimate activities.",
          "His phone call was a welcome intrusion into an otherwise tedious morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of going into a place or becoming involved in a situation where you are not wanted or do not belong:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They complained that building a new airport nearby would be a noisy intrusion on their quiet lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flowing of hot melted rock into layers or cracks of rocks that already exist",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "intrusive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "affecting someone in a way that annoys them and makes them feel uncomfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "She found some of the interviewer's questions intrusive.",
          "Investigative journalists are using ever more intrusive methods to reveal stories that are not in the public interest.",
          "intrusive thoughts Obsessions are repetitive and intrusive thoughts, impulses, or images that cause marked anxiety.",
          "intrusive lighting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Intrusive rock is formed when hot liquid rock cools and becomes solid inside the earth's crust (= outer layer). :",
        "examples": [
          "Granite is an intrusive igneous rock, that is formed from magma underground.",
          "The thickness of the magmatic rocks, both intrusive and extrusive, varies from place to place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An intrusive sound is one put between words to make them easier to say. :",
        "examples": [
          "Intrusive r is a phenomenon common to many dialects of English.",
          "An intrusive /p/ is sometimes wrongly inserted between /m/ and another consonant, as in \"something\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being involved in a situation where you are not wanted or do not belong:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s fought for less intrusive government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of hot melted rock) flowing into layers or cracks of rocks that already exist:",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "intuit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to know or understand something because of a feeling that you have rather than because of facts or what someone has told you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] He intuited that I was worried about the situation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intuition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(knowledge from) an ability to understand or know something immediately based on your feelings rather than facts:",
        "examples": [
          "Often there's no clear evidence one way or the other and you just have to base your judgment on intuition.",
          "[ + (that) ] I can't explain how I knew - I just had an intuition that you'd been involved in an accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ability to understand or know something without needing to think about it or use reason to discover it, or a feeling that shows this ability:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] You should trust your intuition in making your decision.",
          "[ C ] Hank’s intuitions were right."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "intuitive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "based on feelings rather than facts or proof:",
        "examples": [
          "an intuitive approach/judgment",
          "Most people have an intuitive sense of right and wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to know or understand something because of feelings rather than facts or proof:",
        "examples": [
          "Good agents are certainly extroverted, but are grounded, rather than intuitive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy to use or learn without any special knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "It has a stunning and intuitive user interface.",
          "Despite the daunting scale of the rules, I found them quite intuitive and learnt them very quickly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to enter a country by force with large numbers of soldiers in order to take possession of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Concentrations of troops near the border look set to invade within the next few days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a place in large numbers, usually when unwanted and in order to take possession or do damage:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of squatters have invaded waste land in the hope that they will be allowed to stay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter an area of activity in a forceful and noticeable way:",
        "examples": [
          "Maria looks set to invade the music scene with her style and image."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil a situation or quality for another person without thinking about their feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "Famous people often find their privacy is invaded by the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a place by force, often in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The Allies were poised to invade Germany.",
          "[ T ] fig. I think that the opportunity is definitely there for people to invade your privacy when they want to (= find out personal things about you against your wishes)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invaded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a country by force with large numbers of soldiers in order to take possession of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Concentrations of troops near the border look set to invade within the next few days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a place in large numbers, usually when unwanted and in order to take possession or do damage:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of squatters have invaded waste land in the hope that they will be allowed to stay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter an area of activity in a forceful and noticeable way:",
        "examples": [
          "Maria looks set to invade the music scene with her style and image."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil a situation or quality for another person without thinking about their feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "Famous people often find their privacy is invaded by the press."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invaders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an army or country that uses force to enter and take control of another country:",
        "examples": [
          "The foreign invaders were finally defeated by allied forces.",
          "figurative Any new company is seen as an invader in an already competitive market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invades": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to enter a country by force with large numbers of soldiers in order to take possession of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Concentrations of troops near the border look set to invade within the next few days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a place in large numbers, usually when unwanted and in order to take possession or do damage:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of squatters have invaded waste land in the hope that they will be allowed to stay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter an area of activity in a forceful and noticeable way:",
        "examples": [
          "Maria looks set to invade the music scene with her style and image."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil a situation or quality for another person without thinking about their feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "Famous people often find their privacy is invaded by the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a place by force, often in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The Allies were poised to invade Germany.",
          "[ T ] fig. I think that the opportunity is definitely there for people to invade your privacy when they want to (= find out personal things about you against your wishes)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a country by force with large numbers of soldiers in order to take possession of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Concentrations of troops near the border look set to invade within the next few days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a place in large numbers, usually when unwanted and in order to take possession or do damage:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of squatters have invaded waste land in the hope that they will be allowed to stay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter an area of activity in a forceful and noticeable way:",
        "examples": [
          "Maria looks set to invade the music scene with her style and image."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil a situation or quality for another person without thinking about their feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "Famous people often find their privacy is invaded by the press."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invalid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An invalid document, ticket, law, etc. is not legally or officially acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm afraid your driving licence is invalid in Eastern Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An invalid opinion, argument, etc. is not correct, usually because it is not logical or not based on correct information:",
        "examples": [
          "an invalid argument"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is sick and unable to take care of himself or herself, especially for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Is the invalid in bed?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not true or acceptable, or not correctly thought out:",
        "examples": [
          "The results of the election were declared invalid by the court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is ill or injured for a long time and usually has to be cared for by others:",
        "examples": [
          "My dad’s mother is an invalid, and she lives with my aunt and uncle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not legally or officially acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "an invalid document/passport/licence",
          "be declared/deemed/ruled invalid Insurance is ruled invalid if the report is not received within 30 days of the theft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not correct, or not based on correct information:",
        "examples": [
          "A small number of messages bounced back from invalid e-mail accounts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not recognized or accepted by a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "invalid data"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invaluable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely useful:",
        "examples": [
          "The new job will provide you with invaluable experience.",
          "Such data will prove invaluable to/for researchers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely useful:",
        "examples": [
          "Alejandro said the tutoring he received was invaluable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely useful:",
        "examples": [
          "invaluable advice/experience",
          "an invaluable asset/contribution/resource He has proved to be an invaluable asset to the company.",
          "invaluable to/for sb The data will be invaluable to researchers in determining costs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invariably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "always:",
        "examples": [
          "The train is invariably late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "always:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s no point in rushing – she’s invariably late.",
          "High blood pressure is almost invariably accompanied by high blood cholesterol."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invasion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when an army or country uses force to enter and take control of another country:",
        "examples": [
          "They were planning to mount an invasion of the north of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a large number of people or things come to a place in an annoying and unwanted way:",
        "examples": [
          "the annual invasion of foreign tourists"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or process that affects someone's life in an unpleasant and unwanted way:",
        "examples": [
          "an invasion of privacy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of entering a place by force, often in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "the invasion of the Normandy coast on D-day",
          "fig. I certainly regarded the tapping of my phone as an invasion of (my) privacy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invasive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of medical treatment) involving cutting the skin or putting something into one of the spaces in the body:",
        "examples": [
          "invasive procedure If you are taking a blood thinner, you may need to stop it before any invasive procedure.",
          "invasive treatment In those days, the usual treatment for breast cancer was much more invasive.",
          "minimally invasive Arthroscopic surgery is minimally invasive (= involving little or no cutting) and uses video cameras and specially designed instruments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a disease) likely to spread into different areas of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "60 percent of the detected cancers were invasive, suggesting they could develop into something fatal.",
          "The treatment is suitable for most patients with stage I and stage II invasive carcinomas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An invasive organism has come into an environment from somewhere else and has a harmful effect on animals, plants, etc. already living in that environment:",
        "examples": [
          "invasive species Invasive species can become established and overwhelm native plants very quickly.",
          "Many invasive alien grasses thrive when nitrogen is abundant.",
          "Tourists might return with living plants that become invasive, or carry exotic fruits infested with invasive insects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "affecting someone's freedom or privacy (= the right to keep personal matters private) in a way that makes them uncomfortable or is not reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "Body scanning devices that were once considered too invasive of privacy are now common in airports.",
          "The survey should not include any invasive questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to spread in an uncontrollable way:",
        "examples": [
          "invasive plant species",
          "medical invasive cancer cells"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "medical done by cutting into or putting something into the body:",
        "examples": [
          "invasive surgery/tests/treatment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to design and/or create something that has never been made before:",
        "examples": [
          "The first safety razor was invented by company founder King C. Gillette in 1903."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a reason, excuse, story, etc. that is not true, usually to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "But I didn't invent the story - everything I told you is true."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to design or create something that did not exist before:",
        "examples": [
          "Gutenberg invented movable type in the 15th century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To invent is also to create a story or explanation which is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t know what I really saw and what I’ve invented."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to design or create something which has never been made or has never existed before:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the surest ways to make money in the stock market is to find a company that invents a new drug.",
          "The World Wide Web was invented in 1989."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a reason, excuse, etc. which is not true in order to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Managers often invent an explanation for their actions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to design and/or create something that has never been made before:",
        "examples": [
          "The first safety razor was invented by company founder King C. Gillette in 1903."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a reason, excuse, story, etc. that is not true, usually to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "But I didn't invent the story - everything I told you is true."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inventing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to design and/or create something that has never been made before:",
        "examples": [
          "The first safety razor was invented by company founder King C. Gillette in 1903."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a reason, excuse, story, etc. that is not true, usually to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "But I didn't invent the story - everything I told you is true."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invention": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that has never been made before, or the process of creating something that has never been made before:",
        "examples": [
          "The world changed rapidly after the invention of the phone.",
          "a most amazing invention"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a story or excuse that is not true, or the act of creating a story or excuse that is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "All that gossip about Linda was just pure invention.",
          "Be careful what you believe - her powers of invention (= ability to think of excuses, etc.) are well known."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something newly designed or created, or the activity of designing or creating new things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The mountain bike was a California invention.",
          "[ U ] The invention of the pressure cooker provided a method for cooking quickly.",
          "[ C ] His story of being kidnapped and held prisoner was an invention (= something represented as being true which is not true)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product or a way of doing something which has never been made or never existed before:",
        "examples": [
          "Turning an invention from an idea into a money-making product is a long job.",
          "a new inventions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of creating something that has never been made or never existed before:",
        "examples": [
          "the invention of sth The company claims that this is the most important development since the invention of the printing press."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inventions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that has never been made before, or the process of creating something that has never been made before:",
        "examples": [
          "The world changed rapidly after the invention of the phone.",
          "a most amazing invention"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a story or excuse that is not true, or the act of creating a story or excuse that is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "All that gossip about Linda was just pure invention.",
          "Be careful what you believe - her powers of invention (= ability to think of excuses, etc.) are well known."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something newly designed or created, or the activity of designing or creating new things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The mountain bike was a California invention.",
          "[ U ] The invention of the pressure cooker provided a method for cooking quickly.",
          "[ C ] His story of being kidnapped and held prisoner was an invention (= something represented as being true which is not true)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product or a way of doing something which has never been made or never existed before:",
        "examples": [
          "Turning an invention from an idea into a money-making product is a long job.",
          "a new inventions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of creating something that has never been made or never existed before:",
        "examples": [
          "the invention of sth The company claims that this is the most important development since the invention of the printing press."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inventive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very good at thinking of new and original ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "He is very inventive, always dreaming up new gadgets for the home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing the ability to design or create something new:",
        "examples": [
          "He is famous for his zany, inventive books for children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inventor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has invented something or whose job is to invent things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who designs or creates something that did not exist before:",
        "examples": [
          "Alfred Nobel was the inventor of dynamite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has invented something, or whose job is to invent things:",
        "examples": [
          "the inventor of sth Thomas Edison was the inventor of the electric light bulb."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inventors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has invented something or whose job is to invent things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who designs or creates something that did not exist before:",
        "examples": [
          "Alfred Nobel was the inventor of dynamite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has invented something, or whose job is to invent things:",
        "examples": [
          "the inventor of sth Thomas Edison was the inventor of the electric light bulb."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inventory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a detailed list of all the things in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "A set of 24 gilded chairs appear on the inventory of the house for 1736.",
          "Over 150 items have been noted in the inventory.",
          "We made an inventory of damaged stock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of counting of all the goods, materials, etc. kept in a place such as a shop:",
        "examples": [
          "Researchers at the library discovered the poems while carrying out an inventory of documents.",
          "A full inventory is conducted every time there is a change of personnel.",
          "Occasionally they close the shop to do inventory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of goods a shop has, or the value of them:",
        "examples": [
          "Our inventory of used cars is the best in town.",
          "We could carry less inventory to prevent food from going bad or being wasted.",
          "Large book retailers were reducing inventories and focusing on the top five titles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of things that are included in something:",
        "examples": [
          "Swedish has quite a large vowel inventory.",
          "We need to conduct enough interviews to have a large inventory of case histories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in computer games, the set of items, tools etc. that a character has and can use in playing a game:",
        "examples": [
          "Players' inventories were wiped clean of swords and potions by a glitch in the system.",
          "They eliminated inventory limits for this game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a detailed list of things, or to include something in a list like this:",
        "examples": [
          "Firefighters continued to inventory the damage caused by the blaze.",
          "How does a retailer control the merchandise to be inventoried?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods that are easily made available, or a detailed list of goods, property, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] large inventories of oil and gasoline",
          "[ U ] The store is closed while we’re taking inventory (= counting and listing all the goods)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of goods a store or business has for sale at a particular time, or their value:",
        "examples": [
          "About half of the shop's inventory was damaged in the tornado.",
          "Analysts say the company's inventory of unsold cars could last two to three months.",
          "a big/large/low inventory"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of goods and materials owned by a company at a particular time, including parts, products being made, and finished products:",
        "examples": [
          "Businesses are increasing their spending on plants, equipment and inventories.",
          "cut/bring down/reduce inventory",
          "We are trying to reduce manufacturing cycle time and the associated raw material, work in process, and finished goods inventory levels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a detailed list of all the goods and property owned by a person or a business:",
        "examples": [
          "a complete/extensive/detailed inventory",
          "do/make/take an inventory We need to take a hardware inventory to estimate the hardware upgrade costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a detailed list of all the goods and property owned by a person or a business:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge ordered that all property should be inventoried before any more sales were made."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to design and/or create something that has never been made before:",
        "examples": [
          "The first safety razor was invented by company founder King C. Gillette in 1903."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a reason, excuse, story, etc. that is not true, usually to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "But I didn't invent the story - everything I told you is true."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to design or create something that did not exist before:",
        "examples": [
          "Gutenberg invented movable type in the 15th century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To invent is also to create a story or explanation which is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t know what I really saw and what I’ve invented."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to design or create something which has never been made or has never existed before:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the surest ways to make money in the stock market is to find a company that invents a new drug.",
          "The World Wide Web was invented in 1989."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a reason, excuse, etc. which is not true in order to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Managers often invent an explanation for their actions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inverse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "opposite in relation to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Their generosity was in inverse proportion/relation to their income (= the more money they had the less generous they were)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opposite:",
        "examples": [
          "Dividing by two is the inverse of multiplying by two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "changing in an opposite direction in relation to something else, esp. an amount:",
        "examples": [
          "in inverse proportion",
          "an inverse relationship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "changing in the opposite way in relation to something else, especially an amount:",
        "examples": [
          "an inverse relationship between sth and sth There is an inverse relationship between interest rates and bond prices.",
          "in inverse proportion to sth The amount of business activity is in inverse proportion to the amount of government control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opposite:",
        "examples": [
          "the inverse of sth The current crisis is the exact inverse of the boom we experienced a few years ago.",
          "The Earnings/Price ratio is the inverse of the Price/Earnings ratio."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inversion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something is changed so that it is the opposite of what it was before, or in which something is turned upside down:",
        "examples": [
          "inversion of Her account of the case was an inversion of the facts (= it said the opposite of what really happened)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which an organ, or part of an organ, is turned inside out",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or result of changing the positions of the notes in a musical interval (= amount by which one note is higher or lower than another) or chord (= three or more musical notes played at the same time):",
        "examples": [
          "Students were asked to work out different inversions of known chords.",
          "Notes from semitone groups may be spread by inversions.",
          "A first inversion of a chord is made by raising the root note of the chord one octave higher, while leaving the other notes in their original position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which the temperature of the air high above the ground is warmer than the air near the ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "invert": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to turn something upside down or change the order of two things:",
        "examples": [
          "In some languages, the word order in questions is inverted (= the verb comes before the subject of the sentence)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn something so its top is at the bottom or put something in the opposite order or position:",
        "examples": [
          "Invert the cake onto a wire rack and let it cool."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inverted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "changed from the normal position by being turned upside down or being arranged in the opposite order:",
        "examples": [
          "Cover the bowl with an inverted plate.",
          "The building is shaped like an inverted pyramid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inverter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device or part of a circuit that changes direct current to alternating current:",
        "examples": [
          "Panel lights indicated that one of the three inverters had gone dead.",
          "She bought a power inverter and connected her portable TV to a car battery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put money into a project, or to buy property, shares in a company, etc., hoping to make a profit or get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "invest something in something/doing something The institute will invest five million in the project.",
          "The rules allow you to invest a certain amount without paying tax.",
          "He introduced new allowances to encourage small businesses to invest.",
          "Every pound invested returned £1.50."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put time or energy into something, hoping to get a better or more successful result:",
        "examples": [
          "invest something in something/doing something You have all invested significant amounts of time and energy in making this project the success that it is.",
          "Before you start, invest a few minutes thinking about what you want to achieve.",
          "We need to think about the best way to invest our efforts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put money or effort into something to make a profit or achieve a result:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She tends to invest a lot of energy in her work.",
          "[ I ] I think it’s time to invest in (= buy) a new washing machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy something that you think will go up in value, for example shares or property, in order to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a good time to invest.",
          "invest in sth He's not certain whether to invest in the property market.",
          "invest sth in sth The fund has invested 65% of its assets in shares.",
          "We advise our clients on how to invest wisely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put money into a bank account, buy insurance, etc. so that you can receive interest or other payments:",
        "examples": [
          "invest (sth) in sth You can invest up to £5,200 a year in a high-interest savings account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put money, effort, time, etc. into something in order to improve it or get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "invest sth in sth The company plans to invest $325 million in its new plant.",
          "fully/heavily invested in sth Generations ago, the government was more heavily invested in higher education.",
          "invest time and effort/energy/money in sth"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invested": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "caring about something and wanting it to succeed or have a good result, usually because you have put time, energy, or thought into it or because its result affects you:",
        "examples": [
          "invested in We are very invested in this city and its future, and that's why we want to stay here.",
          "I know you're all really invested in being good parents.",
          "If you're aware that holiday romances don't usually last, then you don't get too invested."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "investigate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "Police are investigating allegations of corruption involving senior executives.",
          "[ + question word ] We are of course investigating how an error like this could have occurred.",
          "Investigating further, we discovered that Carol was the person who took the call."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine something carefully, esp. to discover the truth about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] There was a suspicious man near the playground, and we asked the police to investigate.",
          "[ T ] The school created an independent review board to investigate charges of misconduct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "The FBI was called in to investigate.",
          "Detectives will continue to investigate the incident.",
          "investigate allegations/claims/complaints of sth The office is investigating the allegations of embezzlement.",
          "investigate how/whether/why The commission will investigate whether these companies violated anti-trust laws."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to discover the truth about someone who is accused of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "investigate sb for sth The IRS are investigating Williams for alleged tax fraud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "investigated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "Police are investigating allegations of corruption involving senior executives.",
          "[ + question word ] We are of course investigating how an error like this could have occurred.",
          "Investigating further, we discovered that Carol was the person who took the call."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "investigating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "Police are investigating allegations of corruption involving senior executives.",
          "[ + question word ] We are of course investigating how an error like this could have occurred.",
          "Investigating further, we discovered that Carol was the person who took the call."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "investigation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of examining a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "An investigation has been under way for several days into the disappearance of a 13-year-old boy.",
          "a full/thorough investigation of the incident",
          "Currently, the individuals who might have caused the accident are subject to/under investigation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of examining something carefully, esp. to discover the truth about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a criminal investigation",
          "[ U ] The cause of the fire is under investigation (= is being examined)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the careful examination of a crime, problem, statement, etc., especially to discover the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "an investigation into sth An investigation into possible insider dealing has been begun by the stock exchange.",
          "the investigation of sth The investigation of the theft of a state data backup device last month continues.",
          "The Financial Services Authority launched an investigation.",
          "criminal/civil/internal investigation",
          "be under investigation (for sth) Several companies are under investigation for fraud.",
          "The Justice Department is conducting investigations of alleged price-fixing at the company.",
          "continuing/ongoing investigation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "investigations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of examining a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "An investigation has been under way for several days into the disappearance of a 13-year-old boy.",
          "a full/thorough investigation of the incident",
          "Currently, the individuals who might have caused the accident are subject to/under investigation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of examining something carefully, esp. to discover the truth about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a criminal investigation",
          "[ U ] The cause of the fire is under investigation (= is being examined)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the careful examination of a crime, problem, statement, etc., especially to discover the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "an investigation into sth An investigation into possible insider dealing has been begun by the stock exchange.",
          "the investigation of sth The investigation of the theft of a state data backup device last month continues.",
          "The Financial Services Authority launched an investigation.",
          "criminal/civil/internal investigation",
          "be under investigation (for sth) Several companies are under investigation for fraud.",
          "The Justice Department is conducting investigations of alleged price-fixing at the company.",
          "continuing/ongoing investigation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "investigative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving examining facts, events, problems, crimes, etc. in order to know more about them or to discover the truth, or doing work like this :",
        "examples": [
          "Children are encouraged to take an investigative approach to learning.",
          "The newspaper's investigative team would work for months on a single article."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to examine something carefully, esp. to discover the truth about it:",
        "examples": [
          "an investigative panel",
          "He's one of the paper's strongest investigative reporters (= someone whose job is gathering facts to be published)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the discovery of information about something, especially something that may be illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "Allowing a trade association representative to have access to the investigative information would be problematic.",
          "The Attorney General announced an investigative inquiry into the organization.",
          "an investigative agency/body/committee"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "investigator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. in order to discover the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "Investigators have studied the possible effects of contamination.",
          "a private investigator"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "investigators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. in order to discover the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "Investigators have studied the possible effects of contamination.",
          "a private investigator"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "investing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put money into a project, or to buy property, shares in a company, etc., hoping to make a profit or get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "invest something in something/doing something The institute will invest five million in the project.",
          "The rules allow you to invest a certain amount without paying tax.",
          "He introduced new allowances to encourage small businesses to invest.",
          "Every pound invested returned £1.50."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put time or energy into something, hoping to get a better or more successful result:",
        "examples": [
          "invest something in something/doing something You have all invested significant amounts of time and energy in making this project the success that it is.",
          "Before you start, invest a few minutes thinking about what you want to achieve.",
          "We need to think about the best way to invest our efforts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "investment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage, or the money, effort, time, etc. used to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The government wanted an inflow of foreign investment.",
          "Stocks are regarded as good long-term investments.",
          "The account requires a minimum investment of €1,000.",
          "There's been a significant investment of time and energy in order to make the project a success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting money or effort into something to make a profit or achieve a result:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] real estate investments",
          "[ U ] There’s an awful lot of foreign investment in the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting money into a business to buy new stock, machines, etc., or a sum of money that is invested in a business in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "investment in sth The company has increased its investment in research.",
          "They plan to maintain their current level of investment.",
          "We've made a significant investment in IT."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of buying shares, bonds, property, etc. in order to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "investment in sth Investment in China has increased considerably.",
          "attract/encourage investment",
          "long-term/short-term investment",
          "domestic/foreign/overseas investment",
          "private/public investment",
          "The fund manager makes all investment decisions.",
          "We're always looking for investment opportunities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as shares, bonds, or property that you buy in order to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "good/bad/risky investment",
          "The fund was billed as an especially safe investment option."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you invest in something:",
        "examples": [
          "an investment of sth The plan requires an estimated investment of €80 to €120 million.",
          "A business tries to get the best return on its investment.",
          "He made an initial investment of $2,000.",
          "the maximum/minimum investment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "investments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage, or the money, effort, time, etc. used to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The government wanted an inflow of foreign investment.",
          "Stocks are regarded as good long-term investments.",
          "The account requires a minimum investment of €1,000.",
          "There's been a significant investment of time and energy in order to make the project a success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting money or effort into something to make a profit or achieve a result:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] real estate investments",
          "[ U ] There’s an awful lot of foreign investment in the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting money into a business to buy new stock, machines, etc., or a sum of money that is invested in a business in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "investment in sth The company has increased its investment in research.",
          "They plan to maintain their current level of investment.",
          "We've made a significant investment in IT."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of buying shares, bonds, property, etc. in order to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "investment in sth Investment in China has increased considerably.",
          "attract/encourage investment",
          "long-term/short-term investment",
          "domestic/foreign/overseas investment",
          "private/public investment",
          "The fund manager makes all investment decisions.",
          "We're always looking for investment opportunities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as shares, bonds, or property that you buy in order to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "good/bad/risky investment",
          "The fund was billed as an especially safe investment option."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you invest in something:",
        "examples": [
          "an investment of sth The plan requires an estimated investment of €80 to €120 million.",
          "A business tries to get the best return on its investment.",
          "He made an initial investment of $2,000.",
          "the maximum/minimum investment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "investor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who puts money into something in order to make a profit or get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "A New York investor offered to acquire the company's shares for $13 each.",
          "Small investors (= people who invest only a small amount of money) are hoping that the markets will improve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group of people that puts its money into a business or other organization in order to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Many stock-market investors who wanted to sell couldn’t find any buyers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, organization, or country that puts money into something in order to make a profit or receive interest:",
        "examples": [
          "an investor in sth The largest investor in the non-manufacturing sector was the UK.",
          "a large/major investor",
          "an institutional/individual/private investor Much of the increase in private investor activity has come through online dealing.",
          "a foreign/international/overseas investor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "investors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who puts money into something in order to make a profit or get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "A New York investor offered to acquire the company's shares for $13 each.",
          "Small investors (= people who invest only a small amount of money) are hoping that the markets will improve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group of people that puts its money into a business or other organization in order to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Many stock-market investors who wanted to sell couldn’t find any buyers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, organization, or country that puts money into something in order to make a profit or receive interest:",
        "examples": [
          "an investor in sth The largest investor in the non-manufacturing sector was the UK.",
          "a large/major investor",
          "an institutional/individual/private investor Much of the increase in private investor activity has come through online dealing.",
          "a foreign/international/overseas investor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invigorating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel healthier, less tired, and more energetic:",
        "examples": [
          "an invigorating swim/run",
          "These yoga postures are invigorating and good for balance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invincible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to defeat or prevent from doing what is intended:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year the company seemed/looked invincible but in recent weeks has begun to have problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible to defeat or prevent from doing what is intended:",
        "examples": [
          "an invincible army",
          "She seemed nearly invincible on the tennis court this year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invisibility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something or someone being impossible to see:",
        "examples": [
          "The bits of gold in the sand were small to the point of invisibility (= so small that they almost could not be seen).",
          "The new law required shops to remove cigarettes and tobacco products from view, with the idea that invisibility would reduce the temptation to smoke.",
          "Many myths and legends describe the quest for invisibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being ignored, not noticed, or not considered:",
        "examples": [
          "For many women, middle age brings a new experience of invisibility.",
          "Disabled people's invisibility in the official statistics means that their needs are not understood.",
          "He preferred any kind of controversy to invisibility."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invisible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to see:",
        "examples": [
          "invisible to The aircraft is designed to be invisible to radar.",
          "These bacteria are invisible unless viewed with a microscope.",
          "There is a risk of absorbing dangerous levels of radium's invisible gamma rays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ignored, not noticed, or not considered:",
        "examples": [
          "\"When you turn 40 as an actress, you become invisible,\" she says.",
          "Even though Latinos now comprise the nation's largest minority, the report concluded they remain invisible in the media.",
          "These figures under-represent the number of unemployed women, rendering their unemployment invisible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to money that is added to a country's economy by activities such as the service and financial industries rather than the production of goods in factories:",
        "examples": [
          "invisible export an increase in invisible exports",
          "invisible earnings Tourism brings in 40 percent of the island's invisible earnings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible to see:",
        "examples": [
          "Invisible bacteria can lead to food poisoning.",
          "She was so unimportant in their lives that she was almost invisible to them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe trade in services such as banking and insurance, that can be sold in foreign countries or to buyers from foreign countries:",
        "examples": [
          "The new invisible export figures are just out.",
          "An invisible import is generally a service – if a country receives investment banking consulting from another country, for instance.",
          "Invisible trade accounts for a growing slice of the value of world trade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a service such as insurance or banking that is sold in foreign countries or to buyers from foreign countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Invisibles now make up a larger proportion of the UK's current account."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invitation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of inviting someone to go to an event:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks for the invitation to your birthday party.",
          "I'm happy to accept your invitation.",
          "The first day of the exhibition will be by invitation (only) (= only those who have been invited can come)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that causes or encourages something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Leaving your house unlocked is an open (= clear) invitation to burglars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is formally asked to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] This is a once in a lifetime invitation to invest in your dream home in the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper or card that invites someone to an event:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to order the wedding invitations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written or spoken request to come somewhere or do something, or the act of inviting someone:",
        "examples": [
          "We received their wedding invitation today.",
          "He accepted the invitation to join the committee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that could cause something else to happen or that could cause someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Leaving your house unlocked is an open invitation to burglars (= encourages them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone receives an invitation, they are asked to go somewhere or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "an invitation to sth I received an invitation to dinner at a colleague's house.",
          "an invitation to do sth He accepted the invitation to attend the seminar.",
          "decline/turn down/reject an invitation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal request to do something, for example, have an interview for a job:",
        "examples": [
          "an invitation to do sth He rarely turns down an invitation to speak at a conference.",
          "extend/issue an invitation The invitation was extended to other candidates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invitational": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sports event that people can only go to if they have been invited",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "invitations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of inviting someone to go to an event:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks for the invitation to your birthday party.",
          "I'm happy to accept your invitation.",
          "The first day of the exhibition will be by invitation (only) (= only those who have been invited can come)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that causes or encourages something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Leaving your house unlocked is an open (= clear) invitation to burglars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is formally asked to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] This is a once in a lifetime invitation to invest in your dream home in the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper or card that invites someone to an event:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to order the wedding invitations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written or spoken request to come somewhere or do something, or the act of inviting someone:",
        "examples": [
          "We received their wedding invitation today.",
          "He accepted the invitation to join the committee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that could cause something else to happen or that could cause someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Leaving your house unlocked is an open invitation to burglars (= encourages them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone receives an invitation, they are asked to go somewhere or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "an invitation to sth I received an invitation to dinner at a colleague's house.",
          "an invitation to do sth He accepted the invitation to attend the seminar.",
          "decline/turn down/reject an invitation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal request to do something, for example, have an interview for a job:",
        "examples": [
          "an invitation to do sth He rarely turns down an invitation to speak at a conference.",
          "extend/issue an invitation The invitation was extended to other candidates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to ask or request someone to go to an event:",
        "examples": [
          "We're invited to Lola's party.",
          "Candidates who are successful in the written test will be invited for an interview.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] Her family invited me to stay with them for a few weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to request something, especially formally or politely:",
        "examples": [
          "Offers in the region of £1,000,000 are invited for the property.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] The newspaper invited readers to write in with their views."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a way that causes or encourages something to happen or someone to believe or feel something:",
        "examples": [
          "Behaving provocatively in class is just inviting trouble.",
          "Such a badly presented exhibition invites criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an invitation:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't get an invite to their wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone in a polite or friendly way to come somewhere, such as to a party, or to formally ask someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Architects were invited to submit their designs for a new city hall.",
          "I think we should invite her over to our place for coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that could cause something else to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "If you’re scared of an animal, make a lot of noise, because running away usually invites problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone to go to an event:",
        "examples": [
          "invite sb to sth She is a good person to invite to this conference.",
          "invite sb for sth We are still looking at the candidates' CVs before deciding who to invite for interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally or politely ask for something:",
        "examples": [
          "invite bids/offers/tenders He will invite bids for the world's first e-university.",
          "invite comments/questions/suggestions",
          "The chairman will invite debate and then move to a vote on it.",
          "Applications are invited for the post."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask or request someone to go to an event:",
        "examples": [
          "We're invited to Lola's party.",
          "Candidates who are successful in the written test will be invited for an interview.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] Her family invited me to stay with them for a few weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to request something, especially formally or politely:",
        "examples": [
          "Offers in the region of £1,000,000 are invited for the property.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] The newspaper invited readers to write in with their views."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a way that causes or encourages something to happen or someone to believe or feel something:",
        "examples": [
          "Behaving provocatively in class is just inviting trouble.",
          "Such a badly presented exhibition invites criticism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invites": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of inviting someone to go to an event:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks for the invitation to your birthday party.",
          "I'm happy to accept your invitation.",
          "The first day of the exhibition will be by invitation (only) (= only those who have been invited can come)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that causes or encourages something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Leaving your house unlocked is an open (= clear) invitation to burglars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is formally asked to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] This is a once in a lifetime invitation to invest in your dream home in the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper or card that invites someone to an event:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to order the wedding invitations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written or spoken request to come somewhere or do something, or the act of inviting someone:",
        "examples": [
          "We received their wedding invitation today.",
          "He accepted the invitation to join the committee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that could cause something else to happen or that could cause someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Leaving your house unlocked is an open invitation to burglars (= encourages them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone receives an invitation, they are asked to go somewhere or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "an invitation to sth I received an invitation to dinner at a colleague's house.",
          "an invitation to do sth He accepted the invitation to attend the seminar.",
          "decline/turn down/reject an invitation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal request to do something, for example, have an interview for a job:",
        "examples": [
          "an invitation to do sth He rarely turns down an invitation to speak at a conference.",
          "extend/issue an invitation The invitation was extended to other candidates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inviting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "encouraging you to feel welcome or attracted:",
        "examples": [
          "The room looked cosy and inviting.",
          "an inviting smile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attractive in a way that causes unpleasant results:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies saddled with high debt have become inviting targets for cash-rich competitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "The kitchen is cheerful and inviting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invoice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a list of things provided or work done together with their cost, for payment at a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "Invoices must be submitted by the 24th of every month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply an invoice:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll invoice you for parts and labour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement listing goods or services provided and their prices, used in business as a record of sale:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to have a copy of your original invoice if you want a refund."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone an invoice:",
        "examples": [
          "When they ship the CDs, the company will invoice you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document that lists things provided or work done, gives their cost, and asks for payment:",
        "examples": [
          "raise/generate an invoice I raised an invoice for work done last year and use last month.",
          "issue/send/submit an invoice The supplier must issue an invoice for all taxable supplies.",
          "pay/settle an invoice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply a list of things provided or work done together with their cost, asking for payment:",
        "examples": [
          "invoice sb for sth At the end of the month, please invoice us for all freelance work completed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invoices": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a list of things provided or work done together with their cost, for payment at a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "Invoices must be submitted by the 24th of every month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply an invoice:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll invoice you for parts and labour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement listing goods or services provided and their prices, used in business as a record of sale:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to have a copy of your original invoice if you want a refund."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone an invoice:",
        "examples": [
          "When they ship the CDs, the company will invoice you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document that lists things provided or work done, gives their cost, and asks for payment:",
        "examples": [
          "raise/generate an invoice I raised an invoice for work done last year and use last month.",
          "issue/send/submit an invoice The supplier must issue an invoice for all taxable supplies.",
          "pay/settle an invoice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply a list of things provided or work done together with their cost, asking for payment:",
        "examples": [
          "invoice sb for sth At the end of the month, please invoice us for all freelance work completed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invoke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use a law in order to achieve something, or to mention something in order to explain something or to support your opinion or action:",
        "examples": [
          "Police can invoke the law to regulate access to these places."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to request help from someone, especially a god, when you want to improve a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Their sacred dance is performed to invoke ancient gods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone have a particular feeling or remember something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call on something or someone, esp. God, for help",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be used; bring into effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Rather than answer the question, the witness invoked the Fifth Amendment against incriminating himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something such as a law to help you when you want to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Regulators said they would invoke legal powers to enforce the change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a computer program start working:",
        "examples": [
          "invoke sth from sth You may have to invoke the program from the command line."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invoking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a law in order to achieve something, or to mention something in order to explain something or to support your opinion or action:",
        "examples": [
          "Police can invoke the law to regulate access to these places."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to request help from someone, especially a god, when you want to improve a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Their sacred dance is performed to invoke ancient gods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone have a particular feeling or remember something",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "involuntarily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not willing, intentional, or by choice:",
        "examples": [
          "Many nurses said they needed to work overtime, sometimes involuntarily.",
          "Arthur shivered involuntarily as he came out of the building."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "involuntary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not done by choice; done unwillingly, or without the decision or intention of the person involved:",
        "examples": [
          "A sharp tap on the knee usually causes an involuntary movement of the lower leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not done willingly, or not done intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "A sharp tap beneath the knee usually causes an involuntary movement of the lower leg.",
          "The driver of the vehicle was charged with involuntary manslaughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not done by choice, or not done as a result of someone's decision or intention:",
        "examples": [
          "Involuntary unemployment means that you suffer a total loss of salary as the result of the loss of employment.",
          "The number of involuntary part-timers - people who couldn't get more hours or find a full-time job - is increasing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "involve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If an activity, situation, etc. involves something, that thing is a part of the activity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Research involving the use of biological warfare agents will be used for defensive purposes.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] The operation involves putting a small tube into your heart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a situation involves someone or something, he, she, or it is affected by it:",
        "examples": [
          "The second accident involved two cars and a lorry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include someone in something, or to make them take part in or feel part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "I prefer teaching methods that actively involve students in learning.",
          "She's been involved with animal rights for many years.",
          "It would be difficult not to involve the child's father in the arrangements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include someone or something in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident involved two cars and a truck.",
          "The operation involves inserting a small tube into the heart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone interested in taking part in something:",
        "examples": [
          "A good teacher tries to involve children in activities where they interact with each other."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "involved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not simple and therefore difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "an involved reason/excuse/argument",
          "The plot of the film was too involved - I couldn't understand it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being in a close relationship with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "emotionally/romantically involved",
          "Try not to become too emotionally involved with the children in your care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to understand or deal with; complicated:",
        "examples": [
          "His story was so involved that I couldn’t follow it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "interested in something you are doing:",
        "examples": [
          "Maria was so involved in her work that she didn’t hear me come in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is involved with someone else, they have a romantic relationship.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of an activity or event:",
        "examples": [
          "The couple was having a loud argument, and I was afraid to get involved."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "involvement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of taking part in something:",
        "examples": [
          "The team's continued involvement in the competition is uncertain.",
          "Being on the committee is one involvement I could do without."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a romantic or sexual relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke openly about her involvement with the former prime minister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being included in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He was accused of involvement in the robbery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "involves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If an activity, situation, etc. involves something, that thing is a part of the activity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Research involving the use of biological warfare agents will be used for defensive purposes.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] The operation involves putting a small tube into your heart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a situation involves someone or something, he, she, or it is affected by it:",
        "examples": [
          "The second accident involved two cars and a lorry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include someone in something, or to make them take part in or feel part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "I prefer teaching methods that actively involve students in learning.",
          "She's been involved with animal rights for many years.",
          "It would be difficult not to involve the child's father in the arrangements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include someone or something in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident involved two cars and a truck.",
          "The operation involves inserting a small tube into the heart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone interested in taking part in something:",
        "examples": [
          "A good teacher tries to involve children in activities where they interact with each other."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "involving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If an activity, situation, etc. involves something, that thing is a part of the activity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Research involving the use of biological warfare agents will be used for defensive purposes.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] The operation involves putting a small tube into your heart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a situation involves someone or something, he, she, or it is affected by it:",
        "examples": [
          "The second accident involved two cars and a lorry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include someone in something, or to make them take part in or feel part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "I prefer teaching methods that actively involve students in learning.",
          "She's been involved with animal rights for many years.",
          "It would be difficult not to involve the child's father in the arrangements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include someone or something in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident involved two cars and a truck.",
          "The operation involves inserting a small tube into the heart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone interested in taking part in something:",
        "examples": [
          "A good teacher tries to involve children in activities where they interact with each other."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "invulnerable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to damage or hurt in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "The command bunker is virtually invulnerable, even to a nuclear attack."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "inward": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "on or towards the inside:",
        "examples": [
          "The force pushes the object in an inward direction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "inside your mind and not expressed to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "inward feelings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to money coming into a country rather than leaving it:",
        "examples": [
          "Inward foreign investment helped India achieve strong annual growth rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "inwards",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "on or toward the inside:",
        "examples": [
          "Hold out your hands and rotate your wrists inward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Inward also means directed toward your self, your mind, or your spirit:",
        "examples": [
          "an inward spiritual quest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "toward the inside of something, or toward your self, your mind, or your spirit:",
        "examples": [
          "Fold the edges of the paper inward.",
          "We turned inward to our own thoughts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to money, goods, people, etc. coming into a country rather than leaving it:",
        "examples": [
          "A rise in inward capital flows into the economy is likely to lead to losses in international competitiveness.",
          "Net inward migration would have to double to maintain the current numbers of working people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "iodine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is found in small amounts in sea water and used to prevent infection",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element found in small amounts in sea water, and used in medicine, photography, and as a dye (= substance for changing something's color) to discover whether there is starch (= substance found in plants) in cells",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an atom or small group of atoms that has an electrical charge because it has added or lost one or more electrons",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "added to verbs to form nouns showing action or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "obsession",
          "restoration",
          "repetition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an atom that has a positive or negative electrical charge as the result of adding or taking away an electron",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ionic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to an atom or small group of atoms that has an electrical charge because it has added or lost one or more electrons:",
        "examples": [
          "ionic bonding",
          "When an ionic solid dissolves in water, bonds are formed between water molecules and the ions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or copying a style of ancient Greek building that has only a small amount of decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "an Ionic column"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or containing ions",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ionized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having formed an ion or caused something to form an ion:",
        "examples": [
          "Nebulae contain very large amounts of ionized gas.",
          "These ionized atoms then collect on a negatively charged plate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an atom or small group of atoms that has an electrical charge because it has added or lost one or more electrons",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "added to verbs to form nouns showing action or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "obsession",
          "restoration",
          "repetition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an atom that has a positive or negative electrical charge as the result of adding or taking away an electron",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "iota": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "I haven't seen one iota of evidence to support his claim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ninth letter of the Greek alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "All this bragging does not detract one iota from the fact that Henryk is an extraordinary man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "iou": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for I owe you: a written promise to pay back a debt:",
        "examples": [
          "Here's an IOU for the fiver you lent me. I'll pay you back on Monday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for I owe you (= a written promise to pay back money owed):",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll give you an IOU for the loan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for I owe you: a written promise to pay back a debt:",
        "examples": [
          "The New York agent now has an IOU for $1,000."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "iowa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the central US, whose capital city is Des Moines:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a map of Iowa on the wall.",
          "The people of Iowa will vote tomorrow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for internet protocol: the technical rules that control communication on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "an IP address"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Internet Protocol: the technical rules for communication on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "He works on data networks that are based on IP standards.",
          "IP numbers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ipod": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of MP3 player",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for an electronic device that fits in your hand and allows you to listen to music and view images that you get from the internet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a small piece of electronic equipment for playing music that you have downloaded from the internet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ipods": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of MP3 player",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for an electronic device that fits in your hand and allows you to listen to music and view images that you get from the internet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a small piece of electronic equipment for playing music that you have downloaded from the internet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "iq": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for intelligence quotient: a measure of someone's intelligence found from special tests:",
        "examples": [
          "Children with very low/high IQs often have problems at school.",
          "IQ is just one measure of intelligence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for intelligence quotient (= a person’s level of intelligence measured by tests):",
        "examples": [
          "a high/low IQ",
          "an IQ test"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ir": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the Inland Revenue",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ira": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the Irish Republican Army: an illegal organization that wants Northern Ireland to be politically independent of the UK and united with the Republic of Ireland, and that has fought for this aim with terrorism in the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for individual retirement account (= a special bank account in which you invest money to use when you are older and stop working)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "You may establish an IRA even if you already have an employer-sponsored retirement plan.",
          "a potential IRA investor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "iran": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in western Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "iranian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Iran or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Iran",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "iranians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Iran or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Iran",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "iraq": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in western Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "iraqi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Iraq or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Iraq",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "iraqis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Iraq or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Iraq",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ireland": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an island containing the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country in western Europe occupying the southern part of the island of Ireland",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "iris": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall plant that has blue, yellow, or white flowers and long, narrow leaves",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the coloured circular part of that eye that surrounds the black pupil (= central part)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall plant with large, colorful, often yellow or purple flowers and long pointed leaves",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the colored, circular part of an eye surrounding the black pupil (= central part):",
        "examples": [
          "When you say someone is blue-eyed, you are referring to the color of their irises."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irises": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall plant that has blue, yellow, or white flowers and long, narrow leaves",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the coloured circular part of that eye that surrounds the black pupil (= central part)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall plant with large, colorful, often yellow or purple flowers and long pointed leaves",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the colored, circular part of an eye surrounding the black pupil (= central part):",
        "examples": [
          "When you say someone is blue-eyed, you are referring to the color of their irises."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Ireland, its people, or its language:",
        "examples": [
          "Irish whiskey",
          "The Irish contingent sang loudest at the show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people of Ireland",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official language of Ireland",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "irishman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man from Ireland",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "iron": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a common greyish-coloured metal. It is strong, used in making steel, and exists in very small amounts in blood:",
        "examples": [
          "Iron rusts easily.",
          "Liver is a particularly rich source of dietary iron.",
          "iron ore",
          "an iron deficiency"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment for making clothes flat and smooth that has a handle and a flat base and is usually heated with electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "a steam iron",
          "a travel iron"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stick that has an iron or steel part at the end that is used to hit the ball in golf:",
        "examples": [
          "He'll probably use a 2 or 3 iron for the shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "chains tied around someone to prevent them from escaping or moving:",
        "examples": [
          "It was common practice for the prisoners to be clapped in irons (= tied with chains)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make clothes flat and smooth using an iron:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes about five minutes to iron a shirt properly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very strong physically, mentally, or emotionally:",
        "examples": [
          "I think you have to have an iron will to make some of these decisions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common, silver-colored, metal element that is magnetic and strong, is used in making steel, and is found in small amounts in blood and in all living things:",
        "examples": [
          "Iron rusts easily.",
          "Liver is a rich source of dietary iron."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device with a handle and a flat metal base that can be heated and pressed against cloth to make the cloth smooth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make cloth smooth using an iron:",
        "examples": [
          "I have to iron this skirt.",
          "[ M ] Let me iron out the wrinkles in this tablecloth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of or containing iron:",
        "examples": [
          "iron ore",
          "an iron railing along the steps",
          "fig. Her success depended on physical strength and an iron will (= strong determination)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common metal element used in making steel:",
        "examples": [
          "Heavy industries, like iron and steel, can take advantage of the government's increased public-works spending."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ironclad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very certain and unlikely to be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "ironclad rules"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible to change or weaken:",
        "examples": [
          "The new contract provides employees with ironclad job security."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ironed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make clothes flat and smooth using an iron:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes about five minutes to iron a shirt properly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ironic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "interesting, strange, or funny because of being very different from what you would usually expect:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] It is ironic that although many items are now cheaper to make, fewer people can afford to buy them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing that you really mean the opposite of what you are saying:",
        "examples": [
          "an ironic comment/reply"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using words that suggest the opposite of what you intend, usually in order to be humorous:",
        "examples": [
          "The play was full of witty, ironic banter.",
          "[ + that clause ] It’s really ironic that I would be asked to write about pets today because just yesterday our dog ran away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "odd or humorous because something has a different or opposite result from what is expected:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] It’s really ironic that I would be asked to write about pets today because just yesterday our dog ran away."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ironically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is interesting, strange, or funny because of being very different from what you would expect:",
        "examples": [
          "Ironically, these technological tools that were supposed to liberate us have left us working longer hours than ever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that suggests you mean the opposite of what you are saying, or are not serious:",
        "examples": [
          "The tone of the novel is ironically comic.",
          "She smiled ironically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is different or opposite from the result you would expect:",
        "examples": [
          "Ironically, his ability as an inventor made him a poor administrator, and he had one business failure after another."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ironing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of making clothes flat and smooth, using an iron:",
        "examples": [
          "I must do some/the ironing tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes that are waiting to be ironed or have just been ironed:",
        "examples": [
          "a basket full of ironing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of using an iron to make cloth smooth:",
        "examples": [
          "I do the ironing once a week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "chains tied around someone to prevent them from escaping or moving:",
        "examples": [
          "It was common practice for the prisoners to be clapped in irons (= tied with chains).",
          "He was kept in irons and frequently deprived of food.",
          "Several of the sailors were put in irons for insubordination.",
          "His hands were tied behind his back and his legs placed in irons.",
          "They spent several months in irons."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irony": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something which was intended to have a particular result has the opposite or a very different result:",
        "examples": [
          "The irony (of it) is that the new tax system will burden those it was intended to help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of words that are the opposite of what you mean, as a way of being funny:",
        "examples": [
          "Her voice heavy with irony, Simone said, \"We're so pleased you were able to stay so long.\" (= Her voice made it obvious they were not pleased.)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of usually humorous expression in which you say the opposite of what you intend:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He had a powerful sense of irony, and you could never be absolutely sure when he was serious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Irony is also something that has a different or opposite result from what is expected:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It is one of the ironies of life that by the time you have earned enough money for the things you always wanted, you no longer have the energy to enjoy them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Irony is a style of writing in which there is a noticeable, often humorous, difference between what is said and the intended meaning.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "irradiated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "treated with light or other types of radiation:",
        "examples": [
          "irradiated fuel",
          "irradiated food"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irrational": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not using reason or clear thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "It's totally irrational, but I'm frightened of mice.",
          "His parents were worried by his increasingly irrational behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not based on reason or clear thinking; not reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "One of her main themes is the irrational nature of love."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irrationally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that does not use reason or clear thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "People often behave irrationally when they are under stress.",
          "What can cause someone to become so irrationally desperate?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irreconcilable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to find agreement between or with, or impossible to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "irreconcilable differences of opinion",
          "They have become irreconcilable, with both sides refusing to compromise any further."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irrefutable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to prove wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "an irrefutable argument",
          "irrefutable evidence of health risks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "that cannot be proved wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "irrefutable proof"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irregardless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "despite; not being affected by something:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think children should be hit, irregardless of what they've done wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without attention to, or despite the conditions or situation; regardless:",
        "examples": [
          "Irregardless of whether he gives me a raise, I’m quitting at the end of this week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irregular": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of behaviour or actions) not according to usual rules or what is expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Releasing the goods without an invoice is most irregular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An irregular verb, noun, adjective, etc. does not obey the usual rules for words in the language.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not regular in shape or form; having parts of different shapes or sizes:",
        "examples": [
          "an irregular coastline",
          "irregular teeth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not happening at regular times or not with regular spaces in between:",
        "examples": [
          "an irregular heartbeat",
          "They met at irregular intervals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not emptying your bowels as often as you would usually",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a soldier) fighting for a country but not as a member of its official army",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who is not a member of the official army of a country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not regular in shape or form; having parts of different shapes or sizes:",
        "examples": [
          "an irregular surface"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not happening at regular times, or not having usual or regular spaces in between:",
        "examples": [
          "There are irregular spaces between the words.",
          "He showed up at irregular intervals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of behavior or actions) not according to usual rules or what is expected",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An irregular verb, noun, adjective, or other type of word does not obey the usual rules in the language for changing word endings.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not happening at regular times or in regular amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Many firms have an irregular cashflow.",
          "You will not be penalised for contributing irregular amounts, or missing or stopping payments.",
          "Airport staff inspect the runways three times a day at irregular intervals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not according to usual rules or what is expected, and often not acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "Investigators found these bank deposits to be highly irregular because the amount exceeded the man's income.",
          "Certain irregular business practices were identified."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irregularities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of not being regular in shape or form, or an example of this:",
        "examples": [
          "The pictures showed cracks and other irregularities in otherwise perfectly regular crystals.",
          "The west of the island is famous for the irregularity of its coastline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not correct or acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "The inspectors found several irregularities in the business accounts.",
          "The irregularity of (= the lack of rules for) English spelling means that it is easy to make mistakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something does not happen at regular times",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not according to usual rules or what is expected, and often not acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "The company discovered accounting irregularities going back three to four years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irrelevant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not related to what is being discussed or considered and therefore not important:",
        "examples": [
          "These documents are largely irrelevant to the present investigation.",
          "Making a large profit is irrelevant to us - the important thing is to make the book available to the largest possible audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not related to what is being discussed or considered:",
        "examples": [
          "These documents are totally irrelevant to the investigation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irreparable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to repair or make right again:",
        "examples": [
          "Unless the oil spill is contained, irreparable damage will be done to the coastline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible to repair or make right again:",
        "examples": [
          "irreparable damage"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irreparably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is impossible to repair or make right again:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship has been irreparably damaged.",
          "She had broken his heart irreparably."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irreplaceable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too special, unusual, or valuable to replace with something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the porcelain you see in the display cabinets is irreplaceable.",
          "No one's irreplaceable in the workplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too special, unusual, or valuable to replace with something else, or of which no others like it exist:",
        "examples": [
          "irreplaceable documents",
          "No one on this team is irreplaceable, the new manager insisted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irresistible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to refuse, oppose, or avoid because it is too pleasant, attractive, or strong:",
        "examples": [
          "an irresistible offer",
          "She gave me one of those irresistible smiles and I just had to agree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible to refuse, oppose, or avoid because too pleasant, attractive, or strong:",
        "examples": [
          "an irresistible smile",
          "I wasn’t going to have dessert, but the pie proved irresistible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irresponsibility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of not thinking or worrying enough about the possible results of what you do:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an act of gross irresponsibility to leave someone who wasn't properly trained in charge of the machine.",
          "This is a shameful example of corporate irresponsibility."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irresponsible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not thinking enough or not worrying about the possible results of what you do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It would be irresponsible to ignore these warnings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not thinking carefully enough or not caring about what might result from actions taken:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It would have been irresponsible to let Claire drive home when she was so tired."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irreversible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not possible to change; impossible to return to a previous condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Smoking has caused irreversible damage to his lungs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible to change or to return to a previous condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Technology has had an irreversible impact on society."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irrevocable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to change:",
        "examples": [
          "an irrevocable decision"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a decision) impossible to change:",
        "examples": [
          "The court’s ruling is irrevocable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible to change:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge said that the option was an irrevocable offer by the owner to sell.",
          "The irrevocable loan facility agreed today has a term of 15 years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irrevocably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": ":",
        "examples": [
          "Closing the factory would irrevocably alter the character of the local community for the worse.",
          "He came back from the war irrevocably changed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irritable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "becoming annoyed very easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Be careful what you say - he's rather irritable today.",
          "\"Don't disturb me again,\" she said in an irritable (= angry) voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "becoming annoyed or angry very easily:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby has really been irritable today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irritate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone angry or annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "After a while her behaviour really began to irritate me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a part of your body sore or painful:",
        "examples": [
          "At first my contact lenses irritated my eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy or make angry:",
        "examples": [
          "After a while the noise began to irritate him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something sore or painful, or to cause an uncomfortable physical reaction:",
        "examples": [
          "At first my contact lenses irritated my eyes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irritated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "I began to get increasingly irritated by/at her questions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irritating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "an irritating habit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel annoyed or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "There was one irritating delay after another."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irritation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being angry or annoyed, or something that makes you feel like this:",
        "examples": [
          "That kind of behaviour is sure to cause irritation.",
          "Traffic noise is just one of several minor irritations (= small problems)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painful or sore feeling in a part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "It is an antiseptic cream suitable for minor skin irritations.",
          "The strap had rubbed against his skin and caused irritation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that annoys you or makes you angry:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] minor irritations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sore or reddened area on the skin or other part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a skin irritation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "irs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Internal Revenue Service (= the part of the US Treasury Department that collects most taxes owed to the federal government, including income tax)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": ":",
        "examples": [
          "The IRS grants tax exemptions for charities and community organizations.",
          "His business was raided by IRS agents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Internal Revenue Service (= the part of the US Treasury Department that collects most taxes owed to the federal government, including income tax)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Internal Revenue Service: the official organization in the US that collects taxes:",
        "examples": [
          "The company agreed to pay the IRS $135 million in back taxes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "islam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the Muslim religion, and the people and countries who believe in it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a religion based on a belief in one God and the teaching of Muhammad:",
        "examples": [
          "Islam is the religion of the Muslims."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "islamabad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Pakistan, in the northern part of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "His film, shot in a month in and around Islamabad last summer, faced every possible challenge.",
          "There was no comment from the Pakistani government in Islamabad."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "islamic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with the Muslim religion, or with people or countries who follow it:",
        "examples": [
          "Islamic culture/beliefs/art/law",
          "She teaches on the Islamic studies course."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "island": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of land completely surrounded by water:",
        "examples": [
          "a desert island",
          "a Pacific island",
          "They live on the large Japanese island of Hokkaido."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular place that is peaceful, calm, etc., when other surrounding places are the opposite",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of land completely surrounded by water:",
        "examples": [
          "Manhattan is an island."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "islands": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of land completely surrounded by water:",
        "examples": [
          "a desert island",
          "a Pacific island",
          "They live on the large Japanese island of Hokkaido."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular place that is peaceful, calm, etc., when other surrounding places are the opposite",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of land completely surrounded by water:",
        "examples": [
          "Manhattan is an island."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "isle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(used especially in place names) an island:",
        "examples": [
          "Explore the more remote Caribbean isles.",
          "the Isle of Skye"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an island, esp. a small one",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "isles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(used especially in place names) an island:",
        "examples": [
          "Explore the more remote Caribbean isles.",
          "the Isle of Skye"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an island, esp. a small one",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "isolate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to separate something from other things with which it is connected or mixed:",
        "examples": [
          "isolate something from something A high wall isolated the house from the rest of the village.",
          "They tried to isolate (= find) the cause of the problem.",
          "be isolated from specialized Virus particles were eventually isolated from the tissue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a person or animal separate from other people or animals by putting them in a different place:",
        "examples": [
          "be isolated from He was isolated from all the other prisoners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a person, country, or organization in a situation where they are seen as being separate :",
        "examples": [
          "This policy will isolate minority groups and prevent integration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exercise single muscles or joints (= places where two bones are connected) or groups of closely connected muscles, rather than several different ones at the same time :",
        "examples": [
          "She prescribed a series of exercises isolating the specific muscles involved.",
          "The machines found in gyms isolate and guide muscles and joints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate something from other things, or to keep something separate:",
        "examples": [
          "They tried to isolate the cause of the problem.",
          "A high wall isolated the house from the rest of the neighborhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate something or someone from other things or people with which they are joined are mixed, or to keep them separate:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to isolate the problem with our product distribution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a company or country from doing business in the usual way:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite American efforts to isolate the country, Europeans still travel and trade there freely.",
          "isolate sb/yourself from sth There is no way you can isolate yourself from politics unless you isolate yourself from society."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "isolated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not near to other places:",
        "examples": [
          "an isolated farm/village"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or existing only once, separate:",
        "examples": [
          "There were only a few isolated cases of violent behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling unhappy because of not seeing or talking to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Working at home was making her feel increasingly isolated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not near other things or people of the same kind:",
        "examples": [
          "geographically/politically/socially isolated",
          "isolated island/village You have brought the resources of the modern world to that isolated village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening alone, separately, or only once:",
        "examples": [
          "isolated case/incident/instance This is not an isolated case of fraud but one of the biggest corruption scandals in history."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "isolation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being alone, especially when this makes you feel unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "in isolation The prisoner had been kept in isolation for three days.",
          "After all the visitors had left, she experienced a feeling of complete isolation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something is separate and not connected to other things:",
        "examples": [
          "in isolation I can't think about it in isolation (= separately) - I need some examples of the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being separated from other people, towns, countries, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "geographic/rural/social isolation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "isosceles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a triangle with two sides of equal length",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a triangle that has two sides of equal length and two equal angles",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "israel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in western Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "israeli": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Israel or its people:",
        "examples": [
          "Israeli exports",
          "an Israeli newspaper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Israel",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "israelis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Israel or its people:",
        "examples": [
          "Israeli exports",
          "an Israeli newspaper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Israel",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "israelites": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of a race of people who lived in Israel in ancient times",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "issue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about:",
        "examples": [
          "environmental/ethical/personal issues",
          "As employers we need to be seen to be addressing (= dealing with) these issues sympathetically.",
          "Don't worry about who will do it - that's just a side issue (= not the main problem)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most important in what is being discussed:",
        "examples": [
          "The point at issue is what is best for the child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something seem more important than it should be, or to argue about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Of course I'll help you - there's no need to make an issue of it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "I took issue with him over his interpretation of the instructions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dislike or disapprove of someone or something and let it upset or worry you:",
        "examples": [
          "I feel like my dad has an issue with me having a husband with a different religion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have difficulty or disagreement with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "All the people in the study had low self-esteem and had issues with their bodies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of newspapers or magazines published at the same time or a single copy of a newspaper or magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "There's an article on motorbikes in the latest/next issue.",
          "An old issue of \"Homes and Gardens\" lay on the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An issue of shares is a time when a company gives people the chance to buy part of it or gives extra shares to people who already own some.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce or provide something official:",
        "examples": [
          "The office will be issuing permits on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.",
          "The school issued a statement about its plans to the press./The school issued the press with a statement about its plans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about:",
        "examples": [
          "There continues to be a great deal of debate over the property tax issue.",
          "Isn’t the need to hire more staff what’s really at issue here (= the subject of the disagreement)?",
          "I like my hair this way – I don’t see why you have to make an issue of it (= cause it to be a problem)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group or series, or one of a group or series, of things that are supplied, made available, or printed at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "A new issue of postage stamps was released to honor women in the military.",
          "He picked up an old issue of Life magazine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give, supply, or produce something official:",
        "examples": [
          "Reporters gathered on the White House lawn, hoping that the president would issue a statement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the offer for sale by a company or organization of financial products such as shares or bonds:",
        "examples": [
          "bond/stock/share issue",
          "the issue of sth Shareholders approved the issue of 12 million shares of preferred stock.",
          "in issue Total shares in issue are in excess of the those stated in the report.",
          "at/on issue While the shares dipped below the price at issue, some buying support lifted the stock back into positive territory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all of a particular type of shares, bonds, etc. that are offered for sale together:",
        "examples": [
          "Since it is the largest issue and the market is witnessing poor performance, investors might not get value.",
          "We launched an exchange offer to buy back existing bonds in return for a new issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group or series, or one of a group or series, of things that are made available, published, or printed at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "an issue of a journal/magazine/newspaper The latest issue of the journal features interviews with twelve great business leaders.",
          "today's/this month's/Saturday's/etc. issue",
          "Issue number one of the comic book sold for $1.2 million at auction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making available coins, currency, or stamps by a government, or the items themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Issue of a new ten rupee coin replaced a note of a similar denomination already in circulation.",
          "We expect the release of two commemorative coin issues by the United States Mint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject or problem that people think or talk about, or need to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "address/tackle/resolve an issue The service offers confidential help to filers who cannot resolve an issue through normal channels.",
          "consider/discuss an issue",
          "a central/core/key issue",
          "a major/minor issue",
          "a critical/serious issue Health care could become a critical issue in political debate.",
          "a complex/controversial/sensitive issue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a question that people still disagree about after all sides have argued for their clients in court:",
        "examples": [
          "Pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file show that there is no genuine issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the most important part of what is being discussed:",
        "examples": [
          "The point at issue is what is best for the firm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree strongly with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "take issue with sb over sth I took issue with him over his interpretation of the instructions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer for sale financial products such as shares or bonds:",
        "examples": [
          "issue shares/stock/bonds",
          "The notes are being issued to fund public infrastructure improvements.",
          "About $8.8 billion of debt was issued to pay dividends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially publish or announce something:",
        "examples": [
          "issue a report/statement/warning A competitor issued a statement calling its bid superior to the one that had been accepted.",
          "issue an apology/a notice/an order",
          "The city issued a certificate of occupancy for the new building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start a legal process:",
        "examples": [
          "issue a warrant/writ The judge issued a writ of possession, an order that allowed the bank to take possession of the collateral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone something, especially officially:",
        "examples": [
          "issue sth to sb/sth Officials issued new passports to refugees at the consulate.",
          "issue sb with sth Employees who are off sick for more than seven days will be issued with notes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or release new coins, currency, or stamps:",
        "examples": [
          "The regime in December issued new currency and wiped out private savings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "issued": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce or provide something official:",
        "examples": [
          "The office will be issuing permits on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.",
          "The school issued a statement about its plans to the press./The school issued the press with a statement about its plans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "issues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about:",
        "examples": [
          "environmental/ethical/personal issues",
          "As employers we need to be seen to be addressing (= dealing with) these issues sympathetically.",
          "Don't worry about who will do it - that's just a side issue (= not the main problem)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most important in what is being discussed:",
        "examples": [
          "The point at issue is what is best for the child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something seem more important than it should be, or to argue about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Of course I'll help you - there's no need to make an issue of it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "I took issue with him over his interpretation of the instructions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dislike or disapprove of someone or something and let it upset or worry you:",
        "examples": [
          "I feel like my dad has an issue with me having a husband with a different religion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have difficulty or disagreement with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "All the people in the study had low self-esteem and had issues with their bodies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of newspapers or magazines published at the same time or a single copy of a newspaper or magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "There's an article on motorbikes in the latest/next issue.",
          "An old issue of \"Homes and Gardens\" lay on the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An issue of shares is a time when a company gives people the chance to buy part of it or gives extra shares to people who already own some.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce or provide something official:",
        "examples": [
          "The office will be issuing permits on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.",
          "The school issued a statement about its plans to the press./The school issued the press with a statement about its plans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about:",
        "examples": [
          "There continues to be a great deal of debate over the property tax issue.",
          "Isn’t the need to hire more staff what’s really at issue here (= the subject of the disagreement)?",
          "I like my hair this way – I don’t see why you have to make an issue of it (= cause it to be a problem)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group or series, or one of a group or series, of things that are supplied, made available, or printed at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "A new issue of postage stamps was released to honor women in the military.",
          "He picked up an old issue of Life magazine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give, supply, or produce something official:",
        "examples": [
          "Reporters gathered on the White House lawn, hoping that the president would issue a statement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the offer for sale by a company or organization of financial products such as shares or bonds:",
        "examples": [
          "bond/stock/share issue",
          "the issue of sth Shareholders approved the issue of 12 million shares of preferred stock.",
          "in issue Total shares in issue are in excess of the those stated in the report.",
          "at/on issue While the shares dipped below the price at issue, some buying support lifted the stock back into positive territory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all of a particular type of shares, bonds, etc. that are offered for sale together:",
        "examples": [
          "Since it is the largest issue and the market is witnessing poor performance, investors might not get value.",
          "We launched an exchange offer to buy back existing bonds in return for a new issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group or series, or one of a group or series, of things that are made available, published, or printed at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "an issue of a journal/magazine/newspaper The latest issue of the journal features interviews with twelve great business leaders.",
          "today's/this month's/Saturday's/etc. issue",
          "Issue number one of the comic book sold for $1.2 million at auction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making available coins, currency, or stamps by a government, or the items themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Issue of a new ten rupee coin replaced a note of a similar denomination already in circulation.",
          "We expect the release of two commemorative coin issues by the United States Mint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject or problem that people think or talk about, or need to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "address/tackle/resolve an issue The service offers confidential help to filers who cannot resolve an issue through normal channels.",
          "consider/discuss an issue",
          "a central/core/key issue",
          "a major/minor issue",
          "a critical/serious issue Health care could become a critical issue in political debate.",
          "a complex/controversial/sensitive issue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a question that people still disagree about after all sides have argued for their clients in court:",
        "examples": [
          "Pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file show that there is no genuine issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the most important part of what is being discussed:",
        "examples": [
          "The point at issue is what is best for the firm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree strongly with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "take issue with sb over sth I took issue with him over his interpretation of the instructions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer for sale financial products such as shares or bonds:",
        "examples": [
          "issue shares/stock/bonds",
          "The notes are being issued to fund public infrastructure improvements.",
          "About $8.8 billion of debt was issued to pay dividends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially publish or announce something:",
        "examples": [
          "issue a report/statement/warning A competitor issued a statement calling its bid superior to the one that had been accepted.",
          "issue an apology/a notice/an order",
          "The city issued a certificate of occupancy for the new building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start a legal process:",
        "examples": [
          "issue a warrant/writ The judge issued a writ of possession, an order that allowed the bank to take possession of the collateral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone something, especially officially:",
        "examples": [
          "issue sth to sb/sth Officials issued new passports to refugees at the consulate.",
          "issue sb with sth Employees who are off sick for more than seven days will be issued with notes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or release new coins, currency, or stamps:",
        "examples": [
          "The regime in December issued new currency and wiped out private savings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "issuing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce or provide something official:",
        "examples": [
          "The office will be issuing permits on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.",
          "The school issued a statement about its plans to the press./The school issued the press with a statement about its plans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "istanbul": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a city that was the capital of Turkey until 1923:",
        "examples": [
          "Istanbul used to be called Constantinople.",
          "His family migrated to Istanbul when he was 11."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "italian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Italy, its people, or its language:",
        "examples": [
          "Italian food/art/wine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Italy:",
        "examples": [
          "We met three Italians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Italy:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm learning Italian."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "italians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Italy, its people, or its language:",
        "examples": [
          "Italian food/art/wine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Italy:",
        "examples": [
          "We met three Italians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Italy:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm learning Italian."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "italy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in southern Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "itch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have or cause an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to rub it with your nails:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't wear wool - it makes me itch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to rub it with your nails:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got an itch on the back of my neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to rub it with something hard:",
        "examples": [
          "My insect bites are itching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to rub it with something hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I have an itch on the back of my neck.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He has an itch (= desire) to travel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "itches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have or cause an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to rub it with your nails:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't wear wool - it makes me itch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to rub it with your nails:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got an itch on the back of my neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to rub it with something hard:",
        "examples": [
          "My insect bites are itching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to rub it with something hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I have an itch on the back of my neck.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He has an itch (= desire) to travel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "itching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of having or producing an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to rub it with your nails:",
        "examples": [
          "This cream will reduce the itching.",
          "The itching is due to an allergic reaction to the mite."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "itchy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or causing an itch:",
        "examples": [
          "The sweater was itchy (= made me itch).",
          "The dust made me feel itchy all over."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "item": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is part of a list or group of things:",
        "examples": [
          "the last item on the list",
          "The restaurant has a long menu of about 50 items.",
          "Several items of clothing (= clothes) lay on the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several subjects to be considered:",
        "examples": [
          "There are three items on the agenda."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of news on television or radio, or in a newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "There's an interesting item on the back page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one thing at a time:",
        "examples": [
          "Buyers from stores are given the opportunity to go through fashion collections item by item and place orders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one thing that is a part of a list or a collection of things:",
        "examples": [
          "There were several more items on the agenda."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An item is also a particular thing considered as one among others of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "a news item in this morning’s newspaper",
          "basic food items such as butter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single object, especially one that is for sale or is bought:",
        "examples": [
          "buy/purchase/select an item",
          "The business sells items made from recycled waste products.",
          "order/collect/return an item",
          "food/household/fashion item Supermarkets offer a wide range of food and household items.",
          "commodity/consumer item Manufacturing commodity items is increasingly competitive.",
          "expensive/valuable/luxury item",
          "item of equipment/clothing/furniture",
          "Radios with wooden cabinets have become collector's items.",
          "individual/particular/specific item Sometimes customers who like a particular item of clothing will ask for it at more than one branch of the same store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several points on an official list of things to be discussed at a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "Please let me have any items for the agenda by 4 pm today.",
          "Although fixed agenda items had been agreed at the last round of talks, members obviously had their own objectives.",
          "an item on the agenda Item 2 on the agenda is the Treasurer's report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several things to be considered, to do, or to choose from:",
        "examples": [
          "an item on the/sb's agenda The main item on my agenda for today is writing my month-end reports.",
          "menu/list item The program allows the user to remove or add menu items.",
          "The website has links to all the day's main news items."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "items": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is part of a list or group of things:",
        "examples": [
          "the last item on the list",
          "The restaurant has a long menu of about 50 items.",
          "Several items of clothing (= clothes) lay on the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several subjects to be considered:",
        "examples": [
          "There are three items on the agenda."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of news on television or radio, or in a newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "There's an interesting item on the back page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one thing at a time:",
        "examples": [
          "Buyers from stores are given the opportunity to go through fashion collections item by item and place orders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one thing that is a part of a list or a collection of things:",
        "examples": [
          "There were several more items on the agenda."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An item is also a particular thing considered as one among others of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "a news item in this morning’s newspaper",
          "basic food items such as butter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single object, especially one that is for sale or is bought:",
        "examples": [
          "buy/purchase/select an item",
          "The business sells items made from recycled waste products.",
          "order/collect/return an item",
          "food/household/fashion item Supermarkets offer a wide range of food and household items.",
          "commodity/consumer item Manufacturing commodity items is increasingly competitive.",
          "expensive/valuable/luxury item",
          "item of equipment/clothing/furniture",
          "Radios with wooden cabinets have become collector's items.",
          "individual/particular/specific item Sometimes customers who like a particular item of clothing will ask for it at more than one branch of the same store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several points on an official list of things to be discussed at a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "Please let me have any items for the agenda by 4 pm today.",
          "Although fixed agenda items had been agreed at the last round of talks, members obviously had their own objectives.",
          "an item on the agenda Item 2 on the agenda is the Treasurer's report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several things to be considered, to do, or to choose from:",
        "examples": [
          "an item on the/sb's agenda The main item on my agenda for today is writing my month-end reports.",
          "menu/list item The program allows the user to remove or add menu items.",
          "The website has links to all the day's main news items."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "iteration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of doing something again and again, usually to improve it, or one of the times you do it:",
        "examples": [
          "the repetition and iteration that goes on in designing something",
          "The software is on its fifth iteration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount that you get when you use a mathematical rule several times",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "itinerary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a detailed plan or route of a journey:",
        "examples": [
          "The tour operator will arrange transport and plan your itinerary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a detailed plan or route of a trip:",
        "examples": [
          "We planned our itinerary several weeks before the trip."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "its": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to something that has already been mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog hurt its paw.",
          "Their house has its own swimming pool.",
          "The company increased its profits.",
          "I prefer the second option - its advantages are simplicity and cheapness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or connected with the thing or animal mentioned; the possessive form of it, used before a noun:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse flicked its tail at the flies.",
          "The movie has its flaws, but it is interesting nevertheless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "iud": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for intra-uterine device: a small object put by a doctor into the womb of a woman who wants to avoid becoming pregnant",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "iv": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "The virus is usually contracted via blood contact such as with IV drug abusers sharing needles.",
          "The drugs are injected by needle into a vein or into an IV line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of slowly giving someone liquid medicine or food through a tube into a vein (= a tube that carries blood to the heart from the other parts of the body), or a piece of equipment for doing this :",
        "examples": [
          "After two months of being fed by IV, the baby began taking milk from a syringe.",
          "The doctor placed the IV in her leg."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ivory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hard yellowish-white substance that forms the tusks of some animals such as elephants, used especially in the past to make decorative objects:",
        "examples": [
          "Ivory is a softer material than you might imagine.",
          "a ban on ivory trading"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object made from ivory:",
        "examples": [
          "a collection of Japanese ivories"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale cream colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The elegant navy-blue dress has a leafy pattern in ivory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of the substance ivory:",
        "examples": [
          "A silver figure of Christ was mounted on an ivory cross.",
          "intricately carved ivory earrings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pale cream in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The bride wore an ivory dress with lots of crystals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard white substance of the tusks (= long teeth growing outside the mouth) of some animals, such as elephants:",
        "examples": [
          "an ivory statue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Ivory is also a yellow-white color.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ivy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an evergreen plant (= one that never loses its leaves) that often grows up trees or buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "Ivy covered the broken walls.",
          "Variegated ivy is a popular choice for covering fences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an evergreen plant that often grows along the surface of trees or buildings",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "j": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the tenth letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tenth letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for joule",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jab": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push or hit something forcefully and quickly, often with a thin or sharp object:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor jabbed the needle into the dog's leg.",
          "Watch out! You nearly jabbed me in the eye with your umbrella!",
          "He was jabbing a finger at (= towards) them and shouting angrily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a needle and syringe (= small tube) to put a liquid such as a drug into a person's body:",
        "examples": [
          "By the end of May, we will have jabbed more than 10,000 people.",
          "Thanks to the good folk at Queens Medical Centre for jabbing me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make quick forceful hits with your fist (= closed hand) when boxing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kick a ball hard and quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He jabbed the ball into the net in the final minute of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick hard push or hit:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave me a sharp jab in the ribs with her elbow to stop me from saying any more.",
          "The boxer was floored by a punishing left jab."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": [
          "a flu jab",
          "You'll need some jabs if you're going to Egypt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push at something hard and quickly with a finger or a thin, pointed object:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I jabbed my finger on the needle.",
          "[ I ] He jabbed at his food with his fork."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To jab is also to hit someone hard and quickly with a tightly closed hand.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jabber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak or say something quickly in a way that is difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "The train was full of people jabbering (away) into their mobile phones.",
          "He jabbered (out) something about an accident further down the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or say something quickly in a way that is difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "Jay was jabbering on about this and that."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jabbering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or say something quickly in a way that is difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "The train was full of people jabbering (away) into their mobile phones.",
          "He jabbered (out) something about an accident further down the road."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jabs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push or hit something forcefully and quickly, often with a thin or sharp object:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor jabbed the needle into the dog's leg.",
          "Watch out! You nearly jabbed me in the eye with your umbrella!",
          "He was jabbing a finger at (= towards) them and shouting angrily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a needle and syringe (= small tube) to put a liquid such as a drug into a person's body:",
        "examples": [
          "By the end of May, we will have jabbed more than 10,000 people.",
          "Thanks to the good folk at Queens Medical Centre for jabbing me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make quick forceful hits with your fist (= closed hand) when boxing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kick a ball hard and quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He jabbed the ball into the net in the final minute of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick hard push or hit:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave me a sharp jab in the ribs with her elbow to stop me from saying any more.",
          "The boxer was floored by a punishing left jab."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": [
          "a flu jab",
          "You'll need some jabs if you're going to Egypt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push at something hard and quickly with a finger or a thin, pointed object:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I jabbed my finger on the needle.",
          "[ I ] He jabbed at his food with his fork."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To jab is also to hit someone hard and quickly with a tightly closed hand.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that can be opened slowly under a heavy object such as a car in order to raise it off the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "You need a car jack in order to change a tyre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a playing card with a picture of a man on it. It has a lower value than the cards showing a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "the jack of clubs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small ball towards which other balls are rolled or thrown in the games of bowls or boules",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small star-shaped object used in the game of jacks, in which you throw a ball into the air and try to pick up as many as possible of these objects with the same hand before catching the ball again",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a children's game in which you throw a ball into the air and try to pick up as many small star-shaped objects as possible with the same hand before catching the ball again:",
        "examples": [
          "The girls were playing jacks on the front steps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a connection between two pieces of electrical equipment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "nothing:",
        "examples": [
          "I know jack about fashion, but I know what I like to wear.",
          "There's jack shit to do here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used to raise and hold something heavy off the ground, esp. one for raising a vehicle so that a tire can be changed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a playing card that has a picture of a man on it and has a lower value than the cards showing a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "the jack of diamonds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole into which a wire connected to a piece of electrical equipment can be plugged so that the equipment can operate:",
        "examples": [
          "a microphone jack"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jackal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wild animal like a dog that lives in Africa and southern Asia and eats animals that have died or been killed by others",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of several types of wild dog of Asia and Africa that hunt and travel in groups",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jackals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wild animal like a dog that lives in Africa and southern Asia and eats animals that have died or been killed by others",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of several types of wild dog of Asia and Africa that hunt and travel in groups",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jackass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves in a silly way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a silly, stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "Why is Russ behaving like such a jackass?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male donkey",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jackasses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves in a silly way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a silly, stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "Why is Russ behaving like such a jackass?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male donkey",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jacked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having strong, well-developed muscles, especially as a result of working out (= exercising in order to improve the strength or appearance of your body):",
        "examples": [
          "He was trying to get himself jacked for the photoshoot.",
          "These female weightlifters are absolutely jacked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jacket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short coat:",
        "examples": [
          "a leather/denim/tweed jacket",
          "The keys are in my jacket pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cover to protect something:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you put the record back in its jacket, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short coat:",
        "examples": [
          "a leather/denim jacket",
          "a suit/sports jacket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an outer cover that protects something:",
        "examples": [
          "the book jacket"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jackets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short coat:",
        "examples": [
          "a leather/denim/tweed jacket",
          "The keys are in my jacket pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cover to protect something:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you put the record back in its jacket, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short coat:",
        "examples": [
          "a leather/denim jacket",
          "a suit/sports jacket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an outer cover that protects something:",
        "examples": [
          "the book jacket"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jackfruit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large fruit that grows on a tree that is common in South Asia and other tropical areas",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tree on which jackfruit grow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jackhammer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful tool, held in the hands and operated by air pressure, that is used for breaking hard surfaces such as rock and roads",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jacking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to raise a heavy object such as a car off the ground with a jack",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the price of something suddenly and by a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Once the tourists arrive, the restaurants jack up their prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to raise something heavy off the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "I had the car jacked up on blocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase a price:",
        "examples": [
          "Ad rates will be jacked up to $3600 a month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jackpot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the largest prize in a competition or game:",
        "examples": [
          "The jackpot was over $1 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the largest prize offered in a competition, or a prize that is added to until it is won:",
        "examples": [
          "I dreamt that I won/hit the jackpot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of money that you win in a game or a lottery:",
        "examples": [
          "One ticket holder won a jackpot of 4.2 million euros.",
          "The weekly jackpot prize averages 2 million dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a big unexpected success, profit, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The new executive chairman would have to meet set targets to earn a shares jackpot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a big success or make a lot of money, especially if this is unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "As the man with responsibility for the US economy, he had hit the jackpot with strong growth and low inflation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jackrabbit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of large North American rabbit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of large hare (= animal like a rabbit) of North America, with long ears and long back legs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jacks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a children's game in which you throw a ball into the air and try to pick up as many small star-shaped objects as possible with the same hand before catching the ball again:",
        "examples": [
          "The girls were playing jacks on the front steps.",
          "He was a skinny kid who loved playing jacks.",
          "They spent their evenings playing jacks on the porch.",
          "How about a game of jacks?",
          "The girls usually played jacks or hopscotch at playtime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a children’s game in which the player bounces a small ball into the air and tries to pick up a number of small metal or plastic objects with the same hand before catching the ball again",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jackson": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital and the largest city of the US state of Mississippi:",
        "examples": [
          "Holder tested positive for the virus in 1993 when entering the state prison in Jackson.",
          "Cleanup efforts in Jackson are expected to run into the tens of millions of dollars."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jacksonville": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the US state of Florida:",
        "examples": [
          "His family moved to Jacksonville when he was nine years old.",
          "The office is located in the centre of Jacksonville.",
          "And we're told that 15 different neighborhoods here in Jacksonville either were under water or are still under water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a green precious stone from which jewellery and small decorative items are made, especially in China and Japan:",
        "examples": [
          "jade earrings",
          "The jewellery is crafted from carved jade and bone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bright green colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Dressed in jade green with a matching hat, the Queen unveiled a plaque.",
          "The wallpaper bore a jungle leaf pattern in jade and white."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bright green in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing a jade silk dress.",
          "The village is surrounded by tall mountains and jade green tea plantations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a precious, usually green stone from which jewelry is made, or a blue-green or yellow-green color",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jaded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having interest or losing interest because you have experienced something too many times:",
        "examples": [
          "Flying is exciting the first time you do it, but you soon become jaded.",
          "Perhaps some caviar can tempt your jaded palate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking interest or desire because of experiencing too much of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Business travel is exciting at first, but you soon become jaded."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short period when someone behaves repeatedly in a particular way or does a lot of a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a crying/sneezing/coughing jag",
          "She says she's on a health jag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an injection (= an amount of a drug or vaccine put into the body using a needle):",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor gave her a jag of morphine.",
          "I was offered a hepatitis B jag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something such as a drug that gives you a particular feeling, especially a feeling of energy, or this feeling itself:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a kettle and coffee in our room so we can give ourselves a jag of caffeine when we want.",
          "Diving into cold water is a cheap and easy way of getting an adrenalin jag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line, shape, or object that forms a sharp point:",
        "examples": [
          "A lone jag of lightning sliced through the dark sky.",
          "Far below me I could see moss-covered jags of rocks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jagged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "rough and with sharp points:",
        "examples": [
          "a jagged cut/tear",
          "jagged rocks",
          "a jagged line/edge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rough and uneven, with sharp points:",
        "examples": [
          "a jagged piece of glass",
          "a jagged edge"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jaguar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large wild animal of the cat family that lives in Central and South America",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, wild cat of Central and South America with black spots",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jaguars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large wild animal of the cat family that lives in Central and South America",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, wild cat of Central and South America with black spots",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where criminals are kept to punish them for their crimes, or where people accused of crimes are kept while waiting for their trials:",
        "examples": [
          "the country's overcrowded jails",
          "a 13-year jail sentence/term",
          "The financier was released from jail last week.",
          "They spent ten years in jail for fraud.",
          "They don't throw anyone in jail for parking illegally, but they will tow your car and charge you a fine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in a jail:",
        "examples": [
          "He was jailed for three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where criminals are kept as a punishment for their crimes or while waiting for trial:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] County jails are already overcrowded.",
          "[ U ] He was sentenced to six months in jail."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jailbird": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has been in prison",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jailbreak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an escape from prison:",
        "examples": [
          "Three prisoners were involved in a dawn jailbreak today.",
          "Police suspect that prison employees assisted the jailbreak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making changes to a piece of technology so you can use it in a way that was not intended by the company or person that produced it, and may not be allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "The phone upgrade isn't worth doing a jailbreak for."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make changes to a piece of technology so you can use it in a way that was not intended by the company or person that produced it, and may not be allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "He said he would jailbreak his phone to get the features.",
          "You can jailbreak the chatbot to make it do things it doesn't normally do.",
          "People sometimes jailbreak in order to pirate apps."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jailed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in a jail:",
        "examples": [
          "He was jailed for three years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jailer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a prison guard:",
        "examples": [
          "Jailers make hourly safety checks of cells.",
          "She wasn't assertive enough to yell at inmates when she began to work as a jailer.",
          "The gaoler returned with a bowl of stew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in charge of a jail or of the prisoners there",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where criminals are kept to punish them for their crimes, or where people accused of crimes are kept while waiting for their trials:",
        "examples": [
          "the country's overcrowded jails",
          "a 13-year jail sentence/term",
          "The financier was released from jail last week.",
          "They spent ten years in jail for fraud.",
          "They don't throw anyone in jail for parking illegally, but they will tow your car and charge you a fine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in a jail:",
        "examples": [
          "He was jailed for three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where criminals are kept as a punishment for their crimes or while waiting for trial:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] County jails are already overcrowded.",
          "[ U ] He was sentenced to six months in jail."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jakarta": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Indonesia, in the western part of the island of Java:",
        "examples": [
          "Jakarta's wealthier residents from affected suburbs checked into hotels across the city of 10 million people.",
          "Her father is a diplomat in Jakarta."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jalapeno": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medium-sized chilli, usually green, with a hot taste:",
        "examples": [
          "The taco was topped with jalapeños and sour cream.",
          "Use jalapeño peppers if you want to make an authentic salsa.",
          "Combine the garlic, jalapeno, and ginger in a blender."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, soft food made by cooking fruit with sugar to preserve it. It is eaten on bread:",
        "examples": [
          "strawberry/raspberry jam",
          "jam sandwiches"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "We were stuck in a jam for two hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is stuck in a machine, or that prevents the parts of a machine from moving:",
        "examples": [
          "She fed the documents into the machine making sure that there were no paper jams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm in a jam - could you lend me some money till next week?",
          "How are we going to get ourselves out of this jam?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a lot of people are in a small space:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a real jam inside - it took me ten minutes to get to the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be, or make something, unable to move:",
        "examples": [
          "The door jammed behind me and I couldn't get out.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] He jammed the window open with a piece of wood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop radio signals from reaching the people who want to receive them:",
        "examples": [
          "Foreign radio broadcasts were regularly jammed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play jazz or rock music with other people informally without planning it or practising together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push something forcefully or with difficulty into something else:",
        "examples": [
          "He jammed the boxes into the back of the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill a place completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The centre of town was jammed with cars moving at a very slow pace.",
          "The motorway was jammed solid (= the traffic could not move) all morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push something hard with sudden effort:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] She jammed on the brakes when the light turned red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pack tightly into a small space:",
        "examples": [
          "He jammed the boxes into the trunk of the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become stuck and unable to move, or to be stuck in something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My key jammed in the lock.",
          "[ T ] Paper was jamming the printer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play popular music informally with other people, without planning it or practicing together:",
        "examples": [
          "He once jammed with Charlie Parker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "She expects her parents to bail her out whenever she gets in a jam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, sweet food made by cooking fruit with sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "strawberry/raspberry jam on toast"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jamaica": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an island country in the Caribbean",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jamaican": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Jamaica or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Jamaica",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jambalaya": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dish from the southern US consisting of rice, prawns (= small sea creatures), chicken, and vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "The jambalaya was thick with a lot of meat.",
          "The Cajuns used these ingredients in their jambalayas and gumbos during the 18th century."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jamboree": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large organized event that many people go to, or a busy, noisy occasion or period:",
        "examples": [
          "The beer festival was a huge open-air jamboree with music, stalls and everyone enjoying themselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large social gathering:",
        "examples": [
          "a country music jamboree",
          "a Boy Scout jamboree"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jammed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to move:",
        "examples": [
          "This drawer is jammed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Because the train was delayed, all the coaches were completely jammed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stuck and unable to move, or stuck in something:",
        "examples": [
          "This drawer is jammed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "packed tightly with people:",
        "examples": [
          "The room was jammed.",
          "a jam-packed meeting"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jammer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that stops a signal from reaching someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "radar/cell phone jammers",
          "a handheld jammer that can stop satellite signals"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jamming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, soft food made by cooking fruit with sugar to preserve it. It is eaten on bread:",
        "examples": [
          "strawberry/raspberry jam",
          "jam sandwiches"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "We were stuck in a jam for two hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is stuck in a machine, or that prevents the parts of a machine from moving:",
        "examples": [
          "She fed the documents into the machine making sure that there were no paper jams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm in a jam - could you lend me some money till next week?",
          "How are we going to get ourselves out of this jam?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a lot of people are in a small space:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a real jam inside - it took me ten minutes to get to the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be, or make something, unable to move:",
        "examples": [
          "The door jammed behind me and I couldn't get out.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] He jammed the window open with a piece of wood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop radio signals from reaching the people who want to receive them:",
        "examples": [
          "Foreign radio broadcasts were regularly jammed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play jazz or rock music with other people informally without planning it or practising together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push something forcefully or with difficulty into something else:",
        "examples": [
          "He jammed the boxes into the back of the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill a place completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The centre of town was jammed with cars moving at a very slow pace.",
          "The motorway was jammed solid (= the traffic could not move) all morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push something hard with sudden effort:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] She jammed on the brakes when the light turned red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pack tightly into a small space:",
        "examples": [
          "He jammed the boxes into the trunk of the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become stuck and unable to move, or to be stuck in something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My key jammed in the lock.",
          "[ T ] Paper was jamming the printer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play popular music informally with other people, without planning it or practicing together:",
        "examples": [
          "He once jammed with Charlie Parker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "She expects her parents to bail her out whenever she gets in a jam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, sweet food made by cooking fruit with sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "strawberry/raspberry jam on toast"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for January",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jangle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a noise like metal hitting metal:",
        "examples": [
          "He jangled his keys in his pocket.",
          "The wind-chimes jangled gently in the tree above us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a noise like metal hitting metal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The phone jangled insistently."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jangling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the noise of metal hitting metal:",
        "examples": [
          "the jangling of sleigh bells",
          "a loud jangling noise"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "janitor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person employed to take care of a large building, such as a school, and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to clean and take care of a building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "janitors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person employed to take care of a large building, such as a school, and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to clean and take care of a building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "january": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the first month of the year, after December and before February:",
        "examples": [
          "Her father died in January.",
          "His birthday is 25 January.",
          "We're going skiing next January."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first month of the year, after December and before February",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "japan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in East Asia formed of a group of islands",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "japanese": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Japan, its people, or its language:",
        "examples": [
          "the Japanese stock market",
          "Japanese art"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Japan:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you speak Japanese?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Japan:",
        "examples": [
          "She married a Japanese."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people of Japan:",
        "examples": [
          "The Japanese make excellent cars."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a glass or clay container with a wide opening at the top and sometimes a fitted lid, usually used for storing food:",
        "examples": [
          "a jar of coffee/pickled onions",
          "a jam jar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink of beer:",
        "examples": [
          "We often have a jar or two at the pub after work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden forceful or unpleasant shake or movement:",
        "examples": [
          "With every jar of the carriage, the children shrieked with excitement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shake or move someone or something unpleasantly or violently:",
        "examples": [
          "The sudden movement jarred his injured ribs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sight, sound, or experience jars, it is so different or unexpected that it has a strong and unpleasant effect on something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The harsh colours jarred the eye.",
          "A screech of brakes jarred the silence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree or seem wrong or unsuitable:",
        "examples": [
          "This comment jars with the opinions we have heard expressed elsewhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cylindrical container, usually made of glass, with a wide top opening, and used esp. for storing food, or the amount held by such a container:",
        "examples": [
          "a jar of pickles/mayonnaise",
          "He poured half the jar into his cup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a sudden shake to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He kind of jars people when he tackles them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a noise jars you, it shocks you:",
        "examples": [
          "The train’s rumbling jarred them out of their sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause action or activity, or to have an effect:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He was jarred into political action by events on the national scene."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jargon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "special words and phrases that are used by particular groups of people, especially in their work:",
        "examples": [
          "military/legal/computer jargon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "words and phrases used by particular groups of people, esp. in their work, that are not generally understood:",
        "examples": [
          "technical jargon",
          "legal/computer jargon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "language used by a particular group of people, especially in their work, and which most other people do not understand:",
        "examples": [
          "business/legal/economic jargon"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jarring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a jarring sight, sound, or experience is so different or unexpected that it has a strong and unpleasant effect on something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "a jarring cry/chord",
          "jarring colours",
          "a jarring experience"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wrong or unsuitable:",
        "examples": [
          "a jarring contrast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shaking or moving violently:",
        "examples": [
          "a jarring tackle/collision"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "different from surrounding or usual things, or disagreeing with others, and therefore surprising or upsetting:",
        "examples": [
          "a jarring succession of images",
          "The band took a new, if jarring, approach to this music."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a glass or clay container with a wide opening at the top and sometimes a fitted lid, usually used for storing food:",
        "examples": [
          "a jar of coffee/pickled onions",
          "a jam jar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink of beer:",
        "examples": [
          "We often have a jar or two at the pub after work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden forceful or unpleasant shake or movement:",
        "examples": [
          "With every jar of the carriage, the children shrieked with excitement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shake or move someone or something unpleasantly or violently:",
        "examples": [
          "The sudden movement jarred his injured ribs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sight, sound, or experience jars, it is so different or unexpected that it has a strong and unpleasant effect on something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The harsh colours jarred the eye.",
          "A screech of brakes jarred the silence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree or seem wrong or unsuitable:",
        "examples": [
          "This comment jars with the opinions we have heard expressed elsewhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cylindrical container, usually made of glass, with a wide top opening, and used esp. for storing food, or the amount held by such a container:",
        "examples": [
          "a jar of pickles/mayonnaise",
          "He poured half the jar into his cup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a sudden shake to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He kind of jars people when he tackles them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a noise jars you, it shocks you:",
        "examples": [
          "The train’s rumbling jarred them out of their sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause action or activity, or to have an effect:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He was jarred into political action by events on the national scene."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jasmine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a climbing plant. One type has white sweet-smelling flowers in summer and another type has yellow flowers in winter.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jaunt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short journey for pleasure, sometimes including a stay:",
        "examples": [
          "a Sunday jaunt into the hills"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go on a short journey for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "disapproving He's always jaunting off around the world on business trips, leaving his wife to cope with the babies by herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short trip for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "a weekend jaunt"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jaunty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing that you are happy and confident:",
        "examples": [
          "a jaunty grin/step",
          "When he came back his hat was at a jaunty angle and he was smiling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happy and confident",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "java": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the name of a computer programming language that is often used on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "The applications are written in Java.",
          "It takes a sophisticated programmer to create Java code."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large island that forms part of Indonesia:",
        "examples": [
          "A tsunami has hit the Indonesian island of Java.",
          "The new species was discovered on Flores Island, east of Java."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coffee:",
        "examples": [
          "She was enjoying her morning cup of Java.",
          "I couldn't give up my daily java."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the name of a computer programming language used for writing programs for the internet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer language that is often used to write programs for the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "in Java The test version was written in Java.",
          "Java applications/programmers/script"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "javelin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long stick with a pointed end that is thrown in sports competitions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competition in which javelins are thrown:",
        "examples": [
          "She was first in the javelin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, pointed stick that is thrown in sports competitions, or the sport in which this stick is thrown",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jaw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the lower part of your face that moves when you open your mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "a broken jaw",
          "punch in US He gave me a punch in the jaw.",
          "punch on UK He gave me a punch on the jaw.",
          "He has a strong/square jaw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two bones in your mouth that hold your teeth:",
        "examples": [
          "upper/lower jaw"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mouth of a person or animal, especially a large and frightening animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The lion opened its jaws and roared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that opens and closes like the upper and lower parts of a mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "His foot was caught in the jaws of the trap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "jaws of death The rescuers snatched the children from the jaws of death.",
          "For these men, it was a journey into the jaws of hell.",
          "She had no idea whether she would be tossed into the jaws of the criminal justice system.",
          "She tried to rescue him from the jaws of despair.",
          "It's the story of a young girl snatched from the jaws of evil by a handsome hero."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a talk:",
        "examples": [
          "I met Jane and we had a good jaw over lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "jaw away to He was jawing away to his girlfriend for hours on the phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two bony parts bordering the mouth that hold your teeth in place:",
        "examples": [
          "the upper/lower jaw"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jawed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "jaw away to He was jawing away to his girlfriend for hours on the phone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jaws": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the mouth of a person or animal, especially a large and frightening animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The lion opened its jaws and roared.",
          "The dog approached, snapping its jaws.",
          "We tried to pull the stick from the animal's jaws.",
          "The cougar had its jaws clamped round the deer's leg.",
          "They stared, horrified, at the jaws of a great white shark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that opens and closes like the upper and lower parts of a mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "His foot was caught in the jaws of the trap.",
          "They managed to save the fields from the jaws of the bulldozer.",
          "We watched tons of black stone being fed into the jaws of the machine.",
          "The wire ran through a small hole into the jaws of a peg.",
          "Waste products are fed into the jaws of a giant grinding machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mouth, including the teeth:",
        "examples": [
          "The lion opened its jaws and roared."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a noisy, brightly coloured bird",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a noisy, brightly coloured bird",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jazz": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of modern music originally developed by African-Americans, with a rhythm in which the strong notes often come before the beat. Jazz is usually improvised (= invented as it is played).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of apple that is a cross (= a mixture of two things combined) between a Royal Gala and a Braeburn:",
        "examples": [
          "Jazz are juicy and great in salads.",
          "Jazz apples have a reddish colour that is broken up by patches of greenish-yellow or orange.",
          "Jazz apples were developed in New Zealand in the 1980s and introduced on the market in 2000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of music of African-American origin with a strong rhythm in which the players improvise (= invent music that has not been written)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jazzed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "excited:",
        "examples": [
          "It's great to be in a classroom where the kids are jazzed about learning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jazzy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very bright and colourful:",
        "examples": [
          "a jazzy tie/dress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the style of jazz music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "exciting or showy:",
        "examples": [
          "a jazzy tie/dress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sounding the way jazz music sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a jazzy quality to her voice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jealous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "upset and angry because someone that you love seems interested in another person:",
        "examples": [
          "a jealous husband/wife",
          "Anna says she feels jealous every time another woman looks at her boyfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unhappy and angry because someone has something that you want:",
        "examples": [
          "He had always been very jealous of his brother's good looks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely careful in protecting someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She is very jealous of her independence, and doesn't want to get married.",
          "Her parents used to keep a jealous watch over her when she was young."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unhappy and slightly angry because you wish you had someone else’s qualities, advantages, or success:",
        "examples": [
          "Ron was jealous of his colleague’s promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fearing that someone you love loves someone else or is loved by someone else",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very careful to protect someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her parents kept a jealous watch over her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jealousy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of unhappiness and anger because someone has something or someone that you want:",
        "examples": [
          "He broke his brother's new bike in a fit of jealousy.",
          "She was consumed by/eaten up with jealousy (= she was very jealous) when she heard that he had been given a promotion.",
          "The team has performed very badly this season due to petty jealousies (= feelings of jealousy about unimportant things) among the players."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jean": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short coat made of denim (= a thick, strong cotton cloth, used especially for making jeans):",
        "examples": [
          "She's wearing bell bottom Levis and a faded jean jacket.",
          "A jeans jacket over a cropped top is a great look."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jeans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "trousers made of denim (= strong blue cotton cloth) that are worn informally:",
        "examples": [
          "jeans and a T-shirt",
          "I never wear jeans to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pants made of denim (= strong, cotton cloth):",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t usually wear blue jeans to work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jeep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of small strong vehicle used for travelling over rough ground, especially by the army",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of strongly built, four-wheeled motor vehicle designed for travel over rough ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jeeps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of small strong vehicle used for travelling over rough ground, especially by the army",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of strongly built, four-wheeled motor vehicle designed for travel over rough ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jeering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of laughing or shouting insults at someone to show you have no respect for them:",
        "examples": [
          "loud jeering from the opposition parties",
          "I shouted to be heard above the jeering of my colleagues."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jefferson": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of the US state of Missouri:",
        "examples": [
          "The carved bone was once on display in the Capitol museum in Jefferson City, but its current whereabouts are unknown.",
          "By midday Monday, about 50 people had taken shelter at a Red Cross emergency shelter in Jefferson City."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jehovah": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the name of God used in the Old Testament of the Bible",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jellies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "shoes made from coloured transparent plastic, worn especially at the beach:",
        "examples": [
          "Are jellies comfortable?",
          "Yes, men can wear jellies too!",
          "We made sure all the children had their jellies on.",
          "It's best to wear jellies if you are exploring the rock pools.",
          "He took his jelly shoes off before he went in the water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jello": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a soft, sweet, usually brightly coloured food made from sugar, gelatine, and fruit flavours, that shakes slightly when it is moved:",
        "examples": [
          "I've made strawberry Jell-O for the kids' dessert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a soft, colored, sweet food made from gelatin, sugar, and fruit flavoring",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jelly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet soft food made by cooking fruit with sugar to preserve it. It is smooth, without any pieces of fruit in it. Jelly is eaten on bread:",
        "examples": [
          "a peanut butter and jelly sandwich",
          "apple jelly"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, sweet, usually brightly coloured food made from sugar, gelatine, and fruit flavours, that shakes slightly when it is moved:",
        "examples": [
          "I've made a strawberry jelly for the children's tea.",
          "jelly and ice cream"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any soft, slightly wet substance that shakes slightly when it is moved:",
        "examples": [
          "Frogs' eggs are covered in a sort of transparent jelly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shoes made from coloured transparent plastic, worn especially at the beach:",
        "examples": [
          "Are jellies comfortable?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a jellyfish (= a sea creature with a soft, oval, almost transparent body):",
        "examples": [
          "Jellies are usually densest in the ocean south of Winyah Bay.",
          "With the numbers of jellies booming, more swimmers are getting stung."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, sweet, slightly solid food made by boiling fruit juice with sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "grape/apple jelly",
          "a peanut butter and jelly sandwich"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Jelly is also a substance that is almost solid:",
        "examples": [
          "petroleum jelly"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jellyfish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sea creature with a soft, oval, almost transparent body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sea animal with a soft, round, almost transparent body with tentacles that can sting",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jenny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a low, spreading, evergreen plant (= one that never loses its leaves) with round leaves and bright yellow flowers that grows in wet areas:",
        "examples": [
          "Golden creeping Jenny can be used to brighten up a shady area.",
          "The pond is planted with water hyacinths and creeping jenny."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jeopardize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put something such as a plan or system in danger of being harmed or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "She knew that by failing her finals she could jeopardize her whole future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be harmed or damaged, or to put something in danger:",
        "examples": [
          "She knew that failing her exams could jeopardize her whole future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something such as a plan or system in danger of being harmed or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The rate increase may jeopardize economic recovery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jeopardized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something such as a plan or system in danger of being harmed or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "She knew that by failing her finals she could jeopardize her whole future."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jeopardizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something such as a plan or system in danger of being harmed or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "She knew that by failing her finals she could jeopardize her whole future."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jeopardy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in danger of being damaged or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The lives of thousands of birds are in jeopardy as a result of the oil spill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something in jeopardy is in danger of being damaged or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Bad investments have put the company’s future in jeopardy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in danger of being harmed or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The deal could be in jeopardy if it emerges the company is engaged in activities prohibited by the US government.",
          "The 1.2 billion euro investment programme was being put in jeopardy by the strikes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jerk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a short sudden movement, or to cause someone or something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "jerk to a halt The car made a strange noise and then jerked to a halt.",
          "\"What's wrong?\" she asked, jerking her head up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in weightlifting, to lift the bar quickly, from your shoulders to a position in which the arms are stretched above the head:",
        "examples": [
          "You shouldn't use momentum to jerk the weights instead of lifting.",
          "They were jerking weights around and clumsily using their backs to lift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly behave differently, usually by understanding something or becoming active again, or to cause someone or something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "jerk someone out of something The shock of losing his job jerked him out of his settled lifestyle.",
          "People didn't appreciate being jerked out of their celebratory mood and brought back to business.",
          "jerk out of Hearing raised voices, he jerked out of his reverie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick sudden movement:",
        "examples": [
          "with a jerk She pulled the bush out of the ground with a sharp jerk.",
          "The alarm went off and he woke up with a jerk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick movement in weightlifting, where the competitor lifts the bar from his or her shoulders to a position in which the arms are stretched above the head:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s very easy to let the bar travel backward when learning the jerk.",
          "Just take the bar off the rack, do a jerk or two and replace it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person, usually a man:",
        "examples": [
          "You stupid jerk! You've just spilled beer all down my new shirt!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style of cooking popular in the Caribbean, in which meat is rubbed or marinated (= left covered) in special spices and then cooked, usually on a wood fire:",
        "examples": [
          "Jamaican home cooking includes jerk chicken and goat curry.",
          "When it comes to jerk spices, the key flavours are scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, and thyme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, sudden movement, or to cause someone or something to move in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She jerked the phone out of his hands.",
          "[ I ] The bus jerked to a halt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a foolish, annoying person:",
        "examples": [
          "What a jerk – he parked in my spot!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jerked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short sudden movement, or to cause someone or something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "jerk to a halt The car made a strange noise and then jerked to a halt.",
          "\"What's wrong?\" she asked, jerking her head up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in weightlifting, to lift the bar quickly, from your shoulders to a position in which the arms are stretched above the head:",
        "examples": [
          "You shouldn't use momentum to jerk the weights instead of lifting.",
          "They were jerking weights around and clumsily using their backs to lift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly behave differently, usually by understanding something or becoming active again, or to cause someone or something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "jerk someone out of something The shock of losing his job jerked him out of his settled lifestyle.",
          "People didn't appreciate being jerked out of their celebratory mood and brought back to business.",
          "jerk out of Hearing raised voices, he jerked out of his reverie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jerkin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a jacket with no sleeves or collar",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jerking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short sudden movement, or to cause someone or something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "jerk to a halt The car made a strange noise and then jerked to a halt.",
          "\"What's wrong?\" she asked, jerking her head up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in weightlifting, to lift the bar quickly, from your shoulders to a position in which the arms are stretched above the head:",
        "examples": [
          "You shouldn't use momentum to jerk the weights instead of lifting.",
          "They were jerking weights around and clumsily using their backs to lift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly behave differently, usually by understanding something or becoming active again, or to cause someone or something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "jerk someone out of something The shock of losing his job jerked him out of his settled lifestyle.",
          "People didn't appreciate being jerked out of their celebratory mood and brought back to business.",
          "jerk out of Hearing raised voices, he jerked out of his reverie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jerks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a short sudden movement, or to cause someone or something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "jerk to a halt The car made a strange noise and then jerked to a halt.",
          "\"What's wrong?\" she asked, jerking her head up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in weightlifting, to lift the bar quickly, from your shoulders to a position in which the arms are stretched above the head:",
        "examples": [
          "You shouldn't use momentum to jerk the weights instead of lifting.",
          "They were jerking weights around and clumsily using their backs to lift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly behave differently, usually by understanding something or becoming active again, or to cause someone or something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "jerk someone out of something The shock of losing his job jerked him out of his settled lifestyle.",
          "People didn't appreciate being jerked out of their celebratory mood and brought back to business.",
          "jerk out of Hearing raised voices, he jerked out of his reverie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick sudden movement:",
        "examples": [
          "with a jerk She pulled the bush out of the ground with a sharp jerk.",
          "The alarm went off and he woke up with a jerk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick movement in weightlifting, where the competitor lifts the bar from his or her shoulders to a position in which the arms are stretched above the head:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s very easy to let the bar travel backward when learning the jerk.",
          "Just take the bar off the rack, do a jerk or two and replace it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person, usually a man:",
        "examples": [
          "You stupid jerk! You've just spilled beer all down my new shirt!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style of cooking popular in the Caribbean, in which meat is rubbed or marinated (= left covered) in special spices and then cooked, usually on a wood fire:",
        "examples": [
          "Jamaican home cooking includes jerk chicken and goat curry.",
          "When it comes to jerk spices, the key flavours are scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, and thyme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, sudden movement, or to cause someone or something to move in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She jerked the phone out of his hands.",
          "[ I ] The bus jerked to a halt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a foolish, annoying person:",
        "examples": [
          "What a jerk – he parked in my spot!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jerky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "meat that has been cut into long, thin strips and dried :",
        "examples": [
          "beef jerky"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quick and sudden:",
        "examples": [
          "The disease causes sudden jerky movements of the hands and legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not smooth and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I enjoyed the concert, although the playing was kind of jerky at times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strips of dried, salty meat:",
        "examples": [
          "beef jerky"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of, relating to, or being a short, sudden movement or someone or something moving in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The film had jerky, Chaplinesque motion, and the audio was out of sync with the video."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jerry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make, put together, or repair something quickly or not very well, using what you have available:",
        "examples": [
          "We jerry-rigged a sail for our old rowing boat.",
          "The school had still not installed the new gym equipment, so the coach got tired of waiting and jerry-rigged it himself.",
          "A petrol station mechanic was able to jerry-rig the part to the frame of my car with a wire hanger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jersey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of wool or cotton clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body and has sleeves but no opening at the front",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shirt that is worn by a member of a sports team",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "soft thin cloth, usually made from wool, cotton, or silk, that is used for making clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "100 percent cotton jersey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an island in the English Channel that is the largest of the group of islands known as the Channel Islands:",
        "examples": [
          "We stayed at the Mayfair Hotel in St Helier, Jersey.",
          "The company is based on Jersey in the Channel Islands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of pale brown cow, originally bred on the island of Jersey near France, that produces milk that contains a lot of fat:",
        "examples": [
          "He was herding his prize Jerseys to the milking parlour.",
          "The cream comes from their own Jersey cows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shirt, esp. one that is part of a uniform:",
        "examples": [
          "I have to wash my daughter’s softball jersey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Jersey is also a type of soft, knitted cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "She was dressed in a jersey top and jeans.",
          "She wanted a wintry fabric such as flannel, heavy jersey, or merino wool."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jerseys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of wool or cotton clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body and has sleeves but no opening at the front",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shirt that is worn by a member of a sports team",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "soft thin cloth, usually made from wool, cotton, or silk, that is used for making clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "100 percent cotton jersey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an island in the English Channel that is the largest of the group of islands known as the Channel Islands:",
        "examples": [
          "We stayed at the Mayfair Hotel in St Helier, Jersey.",
          "The company is based on Jersey in the Channel Islands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of pale brown cow, originally bred on the island of Jersey near France, that produces milk that contains a lot of fat:",
        "examples": [
          "He was herding his prize Jerseys to the milking parlour.",
          "The cream comes from their own Jersey cows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shirt, esp. one that is part of a uniform:",
        "examples": [
          "I have to wash my daughter’s softball jersey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Jersey is also a type of soft, knitted cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "She was dressed in a jersey top and jeans.",
          "She wanted a wintry fabric such as flannel, heavy jersey, or merino wool."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jerusalem": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the city claimed by Israel and Palestine as their capital, in the central part of Israel and the southwestern part of the Palestinian West Bank territory:",
        "examples": [
          "The hostess was from Jerusalem and her husband from Nablus, a region famous for its sweets.",
          "Titus Flavius Vespasianus, the son of Vespasian, led the siege of Jerusalem in 70 A.D."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is said or done in order to be funny:",
        "examples": [
          "His proposal was no jest - he was completely sincere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended as a joke and not said seriously:",
        "examples": [
          "I only said it in jest - you're obviously not fat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something intended to be funny:",
        "examples": [
          "Would I jest about something so important?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a joke:",
        "examples": [
          "We were able to laugh aloud at every jest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say something in jest, you are not serious about it:",
        "examples": [
          "His remarks about the Beatles were in jest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jester": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man in the past whose job was to tell jokes and make people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "a court jester"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in earlier times) a man whose job was to tell jokes and make people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "a court jester"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jesus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the church to which Mormons belong",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the church to which Mormons belong",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an aircraft with a jet engine that is able to fly very fast:",
        "examples": [
          "a jet plane",
          "a private jet",
          "We flew to New York by jet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin stream of something, such as water or gas, that is forced out of a small hole:",
        "examples": [
          "She turned on the hose and a jet of water sprayed across the yard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small hole in a piece of equipment through which gas or another fuel is forced before it is burned:",
        "examples": [
          "I think the gas jet must be blocked, because the oven won't light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard, black stone that shines when it is rubbed and is used to make jewellery and other decorative objects",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel somewhere by plane:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm jetting off to New Zealand next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong, narrow, continuous flow, esp. of water or gas, that is forced out of a small hole:",
        "examples": [
          "The whale blew a jet of water into the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast aircraft with a jet engine:",
        "examples": [
          "He owns a private jet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard, black, shiny stone that is used to make jewelry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel in a jet aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m jetting off to LA next week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an aircraft with a jet engine that is able to fly very fast:",
        "examples": [
          "a jet plane",
          "a private jet",
          "We flew to New York by jet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin stream of something, such as water or gas, that is forced out of a small hole:",
        "examples": [
          "She turned on the hose and a jet of water sprayed across the yard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small hole in a piece of equipment through which gas or another fuel is forced before it is burned:",
        "examples": [
          "I think the gas jet must be blocked, because the oven won't light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard, black stone that shines when it is rubbed and is used to make jewellery and other decorative objects",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel somewhere by plane:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm jetting off to New Zealand next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong, narrow, continuous flow, esp. of water or gas, that is forced out of a small hole:",
        "examples": [
          "The whale blew a jet of water into the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast aircraft with a jet engine:",
        "examples": [
          "He owns a private jet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard, black, shiny stone that is used to make jewelry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel in a jet aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m jetting off to LA next week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jettison": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something or someone that is not wanted or needed:",
        "examples": [
          "The station has jettisoned educational broadcasts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to use an idea or plan:",
        "examples": [
          "We've had to jettison our trip because of David's accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw goods, fuel, or equipment from a ship or aircraft to make it lighter:",
        "examples": [
          "The captain was forced to jettison the cargo and make an emergency landing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw away or get rid of something that is not wanted or needed:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of her material will probably be jettisoned for the TV show.",
          "The bombs were jettisoned over the English Channel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something or someone that is not needed or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "After closing its trading operations and jettisoning its top executives, the firm began to make a profit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jettisoned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something or someone that is not wanted or needed:",
        "examples": [
          "The station has jettisoned educational broadcasts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to use an idea or plan:",
        "examples": [
          "We've had to jettison our trip because of David's accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw goods, fuel, or equipment from a ship or aircraft to make it lighter:",
        "examples": [
          "The captain was forced to jettison the cargo and make an emergency landing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jetty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wooden or stone structure built in the water at the edge of a sea or lake and used by people getting on and off boats",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure built out from the land into the water as a landing place for boats or as protection from waves",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a people whose traditional religion is Judaism:",
        "examples": [
          "Although my family is Jewish, we're not practising Jews (= actively involved in the religion)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose religion is Judaism, or a person related by birth to the ancient people of Israel",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jewel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a precious stone that is used to decorate valuable objects:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing a large gold necklace set with jewels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small precious stone or a piece of specially cut glass, used in the mechanism of a watch",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "She wore satin opera gloves and heavy jewels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very beautiful or valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "Many visitors consider the Sistine Chapel to be the jewel of the Vatican."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very kind or helpful person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a precious stone, such as a diamond or ruby, or a decorative object with such a stone or several stones in it:",
        "examples": [
          "a jewel necklace"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jeweler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who sells and sometimes repairs jewelry and watches",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who sells and sometimes repairs jewelry and watches",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jewellery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "decorative objects worn on your clothes or body that are usually made from valuable metals, such as gold and silver, and precious stones:",
        "examples": [
          "a jewellery box",
          "a piece of gold/silver jewellery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "decorative objects worn on your clothes and body, for example rings, bracelets, and necklaces:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of people don't want to go to the high street chains to buy their jewellery.",
          "jewellery designers/makers/retailers",
          "a jewellery shop/store"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jewelry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "decorative objects worn on your clothes or body that are usually made from valuable metals, such as gold and silver, and precious stones:",
        "examples": [
          "a jewelry box",
          "a piece of gold/silver jewelry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "decorative objects worn on clothes or on the body, such as rings and necklaces, often made from valuable metals and containing precious stones:",
        "examples": [
          "costume jewelry"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jewels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "She wore satin opera gloves and heavy jewels.",
          "Among the bride's jewels was an 18th-century tiara.",
          "She was allowed to view the Queen's jewels, but no one was allowed to touch them.",
          "Most of the family jewels, such as pearl necklaces and diamond rings, are kept in a safe.",
          "She had to put most of her jewels up for auction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jewish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with people whose traditional religion is Judaism:",
        "examples": [
          "New York has one of the largest Jewish communities in the world.",
          "He observes Jewish customs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or related to Jews",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jews": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a people whose traditional religion is Judaism:",
        "examples": [
          "Although my family is Jewish, we're not practising Jews (= actively involved in the religion)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose religion is Judaism, or a person related by birth to the ancient people of Israel",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jezebel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an immoral woman who deceives people in order to get what she wants",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jib": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small sail in the shape of a triangle, positioned in front of the main sail on a boat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long horizontal frame that sticks out from a crane and from which the hook hangs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jibe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an insulting remark that is intended to make someone look stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "Unlike many other politicians, he refuses to indulge in cheap jibes at other people's expense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make insulting remarks that are intended to make someone look stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "She jibed constantly at the way he ran his business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "gibe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree with something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Her story just doesn’t jibe with what the other witnesses say."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jiffy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very short time:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll be with you in a jiffy.",
          "I've just got to fetch some books from upstairs - I won't be a jiffy (= I'll be very quick)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very short time:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m on the phone, but I’ll be with you in a jiffy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a thick envelope that protects things that are easily damaged when they are sent in the mail",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jig": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an energetic traditional dance of Great Britain and Ireland, or the music that is played for such a dance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment for holding a tool or piece of wood, etc. firmly in position while you work with it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly up and down or from side to side, or to make someone or something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "jig about Stop jigging about, Billy, and just stand still for a moment!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an energetic, traditional dance of Great Britain and Ireland, or the music that is played for such a dance",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jiggle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move from side to side or up and down with quick short movements, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "If the door won't open, try jiggling the key in the lock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick short movement from side to side or up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "If the radio doesn't work, just give it a quick jiggle.",
          "The theatre filled with giggles and jiggles of anticipation until the lights went down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something or cause something to move from side to side or up and down with quick short movements:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] If the toilet won’t stop flushing, jiggle the handle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jiggling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move from side to side or up and down with quick short movements, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "If the door won't open, try jiggling the key in the lock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jigsaw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a picture stuck onto wood or cardboard and cut into pieces of different shapes that must be joined together correctly to form the picture again:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent all evening doing a 1,000-piece jigsaw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complicated or mysterious problem that can only be solved or explained by connecting several pieces of information:",
        "examples": [
          "The police are trying to piece together the jigsaw of how the dead man spent his last hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool with an electric motor and a thin metal blade that is used for cutting curves in flat materials, such as wood or metal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jihad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Islam, a religious struggle against evil in yourself or in society:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Jihad of the hand\" means the struggle to put faith into action by doing good deeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to war or terrorism (= violent action for political purposes) carried out by some Muslim extremists (= those who have beliefs that most people, including most Muslims, think are unreasonable and unacceptable) against people who they believe are a threat to their religion:",
        "examples": [
          "He was expelled from the mosque for preaching violent jihad.",
          "He was forced to flee the country because of his public views on supporting terrorism and jihad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extreme struggle against someone or something that you believe is wrong or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "He claimed that the government had \"mounted a jihad against the environment\" by giving more power to polluting industries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an often violent effort by some Muslim people to defend their religion against those who they believe want to destroy it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jihadi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Islam, a person who is involved in a religious struggle against evil in themselves or in society:",
        "examples": [
          "Jihad represents a life struggle, and therefore she proudly considers herself a jihadi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a Muslim extremist (= one who has beliefs that most people, including most Muslims, think are unreasonable and unacceptable) who carries out or supports acts of terrorism (= violent action for political purposes) against people who they believe are a threat to their religion:",
        "examples": [
          "It was feared that his legacy would inspire more jihadis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the religious struggle in Islam against evil in yourself or in society:",
        "examples": [
          "An expert on Islamic law classified consumer boycotts as jihadi acts of the heart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to Muslim extremists (= those who have beliefs that most people, including most Muslims, think are unreasonable and unacceptable) who carry out or support acts of terrorism (= violent action for political purposes) against people who they believe are a threat to their religion:",
        "examples": [
          "They claimed that the suspect had attended a jihadi training camp.",
          "He was the victim of a brutal Jihadi attack."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jihadist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a Muslim extremist (= one who has beliefs that most people, including most Muslims, think are unreasonable and unacceptable) who carries out or supports acts of terrorism (= violent action for political purposes) against people who they believe are a threat to their religion:",
        "examples": [
          "The city was targeted in the early 2000s by militant jihadists.",
          "Few Muslims use the term \"jihadist\" because they see it as wrongly associating a noble religious concept with illegitimate violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the beliefs held by some Muslim extremists (= those who have beliefs that most people, including most Muslims, think are unreasonable and unacceptable) who carry out or support acts of terrorism (= violent action for political purposes) against people who they believe are a threat to their religion:",
        "examples": [
          "Prosecutors said that the terrorists were inspired by jihadist videos.",
          "The author’s jihadist reading of Islam is reductive and his simplistic views can be perceived as encouraging Islamophobia."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jilted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having suffered someone ending a romantic relationship with you suddenly and unkindly:",
        "examples": [
          "Her jilted boyfriend has sworn revenge on her new husband.",
          "The jilted bride-to-be had to return the $17,000 engagement ring."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jimmy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short, strong metal bar with a curved end, often used to force things open, for example by thieves to force open windows or doors",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force a window or lock open with a jimmy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jingle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a repeated gentle ringing sound, or to make things do this:",
        "examples": [
          "She waited for him by the car, jingling the keys in her hand.",
          "The coins jingled in her pocket as she walked along."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short simple tune, often with words, that is easy to remember and is used to advertise a product on the radio or television",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a repeated gentle ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "the jingle of sleigh bells"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a repeated gentle ringing sound, or to cause an object to make a ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He jingled the coins in his pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, simple tune, often with words, that is easy to remember and is used to advertise a product on radio or television",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short tune or song used to advertise a product on television or the radio:",
        "examples": [
          "She is one of America's most successful commercial jingle writers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jingles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a repeated gentle ringing sound, or to make things do this:",
        "examples": [
          "She waited for him by the car, jingling the keys in her hand.",
          "The coins jingled in her pocket as she walked along."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short simple tune, often with words, that is easy to remember and is used to advertise a product on the radio or television",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a repeated gentle ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "the jingle of sleigh bells"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a repeated gentle ringing sound, or to cause an object to make a ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He jingled the coins in his pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, simple tune, often with words, that is easy to remember and is used to advertise a product on radio or television",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short tune or song used to advertise a product on television or the radio:",
        "examples": [
          "She is one of America's most successful commercial jingle writers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jingling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a repeated gentle ringing sound, or to make things do this:",
        "examples": [
          "She waited for him by the car, jingling the keys in her hand.",
          "The coins jingled in her pocket as she walked along."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jinx": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bad luck, or a person or thing that is believed to bring bad luck:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a jinx on this computer – it's crashed three times this morning!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a person or group to experience bad luck:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought we would win, but I didn't say so – I didn't want to jinx it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a person or group to experience bad luck:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn’t want to say anything to him – I was afraid I might jinx him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that brings bad luck, or a period of bad luck:",
        "examples": [
          "There must be a jinx on our team – four of our best players were injured yesterday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jitters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of nervousness that you experience before something important happens:",
        "examples": [
          "I always get the jitters the morning before an exam.",
          "figurative The collapse of the company has caused jitters in the financial markets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of being nervous that you experience before something important happens:",
        "examples": [
          "I always get the jitters the morning before an exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feelings of nervousness or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "Tougher credit conditions have caused jitters in the financial markets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jittery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt all jittery before the interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shaking and slightly uncontrolled:",
        "examples": [
          "I get really jittery if I drink too much coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing nervousness or fear about something:",
        "examples": [
          "jittery about sth Markets are feeling very jittery about a possible rise in interest rates.",
          "jittery investors/markets/mood"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fast dance that was very popular with young people in the 1940s and 1950s:",
        "examples": [
          "My father taught me how to do the jive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "talk that has no meaning or is dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't believe a word he says, it's just a bunch of (= a lot of) jive!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dance a jive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make someone believe something that is untrue:",
        "examples": [
          "Quit jiving me and just tell me where you were!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dishonest talk intended to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t give me this jive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jobs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the regular work that a person does to earn money:",
        "examples": [
          "a temporary/permanent job",
          "When she left college, she got a job as an editor in a publishing company.",
          "It's very difficult trying to bring up two children while doing a full-time job.",
          "He's never managed to hold down (= keep) a steady (= permanent) job.",
          "She's applied for a job with an insurance company.",
          "He gave up his job to become a full-time novelist.",
          "After a disastrous first month in office, many people are beginning to wonder if the new president is up to (= able to do) the job.",
          "Hundreds of workers could lose their jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without a job:",
        "examples": [
          "How long have you been out of a job?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "The builders are aiming to get the job done by the end of the month.",
          "He spent the afternoon doing jobs around the house.",
          "UK informal Will you be able to carry all the shopping back home on your bike, or will it have to be a car job (= will you need the car)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is your responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She believed her job as a politician was to represent the views of her party and the people who voted for her.",
          "I know it's not my job to tell you how to run your life, but I do think you've made a mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem or an activity that is difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] It was a real job getting the wheel off the bike.",
          "We were only given an hour for the exam, and I had a job finishing it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an example of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "It's an original, not one of those imitation jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a crime in which money or goods are stolen, or an action or activity that is dishonest or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "He was put in prison for five years for doing a bank job.",
          "US He really did a job on her, telling her that he would always love her and then moving to Fiji with someone else."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the regular work that a person does to earn money:",
        "examples": [
          "a full-time/part-time/permanent/temporary job",
          "to get/quit a job",
          "The new supermarket will create 50 new jobs in the area.",
          "She’s applied for a job with an insurance company.",
          "How long have you been out of a job (= unemployed)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something on the job, you do it while at work:",
        "examples": [
          "He keeps falling asleep on the job.",
          "The company provides on-the-job training (= training while you work)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "I should have this job done by lunchtime.",
          "A microwave oven makes the job of preparing meals a lot easier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A job can be work done on or to something to improve or repair it:",
        "examples": [
          "a paint job"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do a good/bad job, you do a piece of work of that quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Jamie did a wonderful job on that sales presentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a responsibility or duty:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I know it’s not my job to tell you how to run your life, but I do think you’ve made a mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a crime in which money or goods are stolen:",
        "examples": [
          "a bank job",
          "an inside job (= a crime committed by someone who works for the company it was committed against)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the regular work that someone does to earn money:",
        "examples": [
          "a job with sth She applied for a job with an advertising agency.",
          "Many people found themselves out of a job as a consequence of the global recession.",
          "have/get/take a job",
          "apply for/look for/find a job",
          "create/cut/shed jobs The government is creating new job opportunities for mothers returning to the workplace.",
          "leave/quit/lose a job",
          "a paid/unpaid/well-paid job",
          "The deputy Chairman has been appointed to the top job.",
          "first/new job",
          "a full-time/part-time job",
          "a permanent/temporary/steady job",
          "a Saturday/weekend job"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular piece of work or task that needs to be done or achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "the job of doing sth The job of redesigning the offices went to the lowest bidder.",
          "The company continues to send many of its accounting and computer jobs to India.",
          "Larger firms enjoy economies of scale, which means they can do the job cheaper.",
          "Staff are currently paid by the job regardless of the time it takes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a responsibility that someone or something has:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not my job to deal with staff's personal problems.",
          "The assembly's main job is to draft a constitution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a task which is done by a computer program:",
        "examples": [
          "a print job"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something well, badly, better, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to do a better job of marketing the product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for telling someone that they will never be successful with something they are trying to do and should keep doing their real job instead",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "work that someone in a position of power gives to friends or relations:",
        "examples": [
          "Labour sharply criticized the board's appointment of the former trade minister as an example of jobs for the boys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for telling someone that you cannot do something because you would lose your job if someone discovered you had done it:",
        "examples": [
          "It's more than my job's worth to let you into the building after hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "where someone works and while they do their job:",
        "examples": [
          "Sixteen coal miners died on the job last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop working and refuse to continue doing your job until your employer agrees to what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Union members threatened to walk off the job unless their employer agreed to stop hiring work out to contractors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do work for different people without being employed by them permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "job about/around/for After drama school, he spent eight years jobbing about from show to show."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man or boy who is enthusiastic about and good at sport:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn't want to be thought of just as a dumb jock who played football.",
          "In high school, either you were a games geek or a sports jock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "He was sitting in the corner of the locker room wearing only his jock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of underwear worn by men and boys that covers the area between the waist and the tops of the legs:",
        "examples": [
          "He was only wearing a pair of jocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who comes from Scotland. This word is considered offensive by some people.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, esp. a young man, who is extremely enthusiastic about and good at sports:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone on campus thought I was just another dumb jock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jockey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is riding horses in races:",
        "examples": [
          "a champion jockey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job involves the use of a particular device, vehicle, object, etc., or who is very interested in a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a desk jockey",
          "a computer jockey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attempt to get power or get into a better position than other people using any methods you can:",
        "examples": [
          "Since the death of the president, opposition parties and the army have been jockeying for power.",
          "As the singer came on stage, the photographers jockeyed for position at the front of the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is riding horses in races",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attempt to obtain power or get into a more advantageous position than other people by using any methods you can:",
        "examples": [
          "TV news cameramen jockeyed for position near the podium."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jockeying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attempt to get power or get into a better position than other people using any methods you can:",
        "examples": [
          "Since the death of the president, opposition parties and the army have been jockeying for power.",
          "As the singer came on stage, the photographers jockeyed for position at the front of the hall."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jockeys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is riding horses in races:",
        "examples": [
          "a champion jockey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job involves the use of a particular device, vehicle, object, etc., or who is very interested in a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a desk jockey",
          "a computer jockey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attempt to get power or get into a better position than other people using any methods you can:",
        "examples": [
          "Since the death of the president, opposition parties and the army have been jockeying for power.",
          "As the singer came on stage, the photographers jockeyed for position at the front of the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is riding horses in races",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attempt to obtain power or get into a more advantageous position than other people by using any methods you can:",
        "examples": [
          "TV news cameramen jockeyed for position near the podium."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jocks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of underwear worn by men and boys that covers the area between the waist and the tops of the legs:",
        "examples": [
          "He was only wearing a pair of jocks.",
          "They sell a wide range of fashionable jocks.",
          "You can get jocks in several different styles.",
          "He ordered several new pairs of jocks.",
          "It was a very hot day, and he was lounging around the house in his jocks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jockstrap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tight piece of underwear worn by men to support and protect their sexual organs when playing sport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tight piece of clothing worn by men under their pants or shorts to support and protect their sex organs, esp. while playing sports",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to run at a slow, regular speed, especially as a form of exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What do you do to keep fit?\" \"I jog and go swimming.\"",
          "He was walking at a very quick pace and I had to jog to keep up with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push or knock someone or something slightly, especially with your arm:",
        "examples": [
          "A man rushed past and jogged her elbow, making her drop the bag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward slowly with a lot of shaking or movement up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse and cart jogged down the rough track towards the farm.",
          "We were getting more and more uncomfortable as we jogged along in the back of the truck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a run that you do at a slow, regular speed, especially as a form of exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "I haven't done much exercise all week, so I think I'll go for a jog this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run at a slow regular speed, esp. as a form of exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "Bill jogs for 30 minutes every morning before breakfast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jogged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jogger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who jogs as a form of exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "You always see joggers in the park on Saturday mornings.",
          "She's petite, with a jogger's lean physique."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loose informal trousers that fit tightly around the ankles, often made of thick cotton, that are worn for running or are in the style of trousers designed for running:",
        "examples": [
          "I usually just wear joggers and a T-shirt when I'm at home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jogging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of running at a slow, regular speed, especially as a form of exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "He usually goes jogging for half an hour before breakfast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jogs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to run at a slow, regular speed, especially as a form of exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What do you do to keep fit?\" \"I jog and go swimming.\"",
          "He was walking at a very quick pace and I had to jog to keep up with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push or knock someone or something slightly, especially with your arm:",
        "examples": [
          "A man rushed past and jogged her elbow, making her drop the bag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward slowly with a lot of shaking or movement up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse and cart jogged down the rough track towards the farm.",
          "We were getting more and more uncomfortable as we jogged along in the back of the truck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a run that you do at a slow, regular speed, especially as a form of exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "I haven't done much exercise all week, so I think I'll go for a jog this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run at a slow regular speed, esp. as a form of exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "Bill jogs for 30 minutes every morning before breakfast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "johannesburg": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the northeastern part of South Africa:",
        "examples": [
          "At midnight on the evening before voting, a ceremony in Johannesburg marked the end of decades of minority rule.",
          "It has since spread to other townships in Johannesburg and near Cape Town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "john": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a toilet:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm just going to the john - can you wait for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is the customer of a prostitute (= a woman who charges men to have sex with her)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a toilet or bathroom",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "johnny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "johns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a toilet:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm just going to the john - can you wait for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is the customer of a prostitute (= a woman who charges men to have sex with her)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a toilet or bathroom",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "join": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to connect or fasten things together:",
        "examples": [
          "A long suspension bridge joins the two islands.",
          "Join the two pieces together using strong glue.",
          "The island is joined to the mainland by a road bridge.",
          "If you join (up) the dots on the paper, you'll get a picture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If roads or rivers join, they meet at a particular point:",
        "examples": [
          "The A11 joins the M11 south of Cambridge.",
          "The River Murray and the River Darling join east of Adelaide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get involved in an activity or journey with another person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't have time for a drink now, but I'll join you later.",
          "Why don't you ask your sister if she would like to join us for supper?",
          "We took the ferry across the Channel and then joined (= got on) the Paris train at Calais.",
          "If you're buying tickets, please join the queue (= stand at the end of it).",
          "I'm sure everyone will join me in wishing you a very happy retirement (= everyone else will do this too).",
          "The police have joined with (= they have begun to work with) the Drug Enforcement Agency in trying to catch major drug traffickers.",
          "The design company is planning to join up with a shoe manufacturer and create a new line of footwear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become a member of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt so unfit after Christmas that I decided to join a gym.",
          "It's a great club. Why don't you join?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become one of a particular large group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "When I leave school at the end of this month, I'll probably have to join the ranks of the unemployed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where two things meet or are fastened together:",
        "examples": [
          "She'd stitched the two pieces together really carefully so that you couldn't see the join."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something with or be with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Why don’t you ask your sister if she would like to join us for dinner?",
          "[ T ] I’m sure everyone will join me in wishing you a very happy birthday.",
          "[ I ] Won’t you join with us in planning the party?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become a member of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’ve decided to join a gym.",
          "[ I ] It’s a great club – why don’t you join?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be attached or fastened to another thing, or to bring two or more things together in this way; connect:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A long suspension bridge joins the island with the mainland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If roads or rivers join, they meet at a particular point:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The Missouri River and Mississippi River join north of St. Louis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two or more people join hands, they hold each other’s hands, esp. before doing some activity:",
        "examples": [
          "This folk dance begins with everyone joining hands to form a circle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect or fasten two or more things together:",
        "examples": [
          "join sth to sth Small screws are used to join the front panel to the sides.",
          "join sth together The pieces are joined together with glue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become a member of a club, etc., or to start working for a company or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you joined the pension plan?",
          "I joined the company immediately after college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get involved in an activity with another person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "join sb for sth Will you join us for dinner?",
          "join sb in doing sth I'm sure everyone will join me in wishing James a very happy retirement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get on a bus, train, or plane:",
        "examples": [
          "Passengers who joined at Manchester should have their tickets ready for inspection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect two things or ideas in order to produce something new, or to show the relationship between different things:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to join the dots between our current products and the needs of this new market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act with somebody else in order to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The two companies have joined forces to make the Web applications available to a wider public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where two things meet or are connected together:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil is leaking out at the join between the two pipes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "joined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect or fasten things together:",
        "examples": [
          "A long suspension bridge joins the two islands.",
          "Join the two pieces together using strong glue.",
          "The island is joined to the mainland by a road bridge.",
          "If you join (up) the dots on the paper, you'll get a picture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If roads or rivers join, they meet at a particular point:",
        "examples": [
          "The A11 joins the M11 south of Cambridge.",
          "The River Murray and the River Darling join east of Adelaide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get involved in an activity or journey with another person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't have time for a drink now, but I'll join you later.",
          "Why don't you ask your sister if she would like to join us for supper?",
          "We took the ferry across the Channel and then joined (= got on) the Paris train at Calais.",
          "If you're buying tickets, please join the queue (= stand at the end of it).",
          "I'm sure everyone will join me in wishing you a very happy retirement (= everyone else will do this too).",
          "The police have joined with (= they have begun to work with) the Drug Enforcement Agency in trying to catch major drug traffickers.",
          "The design company is planning to join up with a shoe manufacturer and create a new line of footwear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become a member of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt so unfit after Christmas that I decided to join a gym.",
          "It's a great club. Why don't you join?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become one of a particular large group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "When I leave school at the end of this month, I'll probably have to join the ranks of the unemployed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "joiner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a skilled worker who makes the wooden structures inside buildings, such as doors and window frames",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who agrees to take part in an arrangement or become a member of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Recent joiners are in a worse position than existing members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who likes to get involved in activities with groups of people:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think you'll persuade David to come along to tonight's meeting - he's not much of a joiner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who starts to takes part in a financial arrangement such as a pension plan:",
        "examples": [
          "Recent joiners are in a worse position than existing members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a skilled worker who makes the wooden structures inside buildings, such as doors and window frames",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "joining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect or fasten things together:",
        "examples": [
          "A long suspension bridge joins the two islands.",
          "Join the two pieces together using strong glue.",
          "The island is joined to the mainland by a road bridge.",
          "If you join (up) the dots on the paper, you'll get a picture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If roads or rivers join, they meet at a particular point:",
        "examples": [
          "The A11 joins the M11 south of Cambridge.",
          "The River Murray and the River Darling join east of Adelaide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get involved in an activity or journey with another person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't have time for a drink now, but I'll join you later.",
          "Why don't you ask your sister if she would like to join us for supper?",
          "We took the ferry across the Channel and then joined (= got on) the Paris train at Calais.",
          "If you're buying tickets, please join the queue (= stand at the end of it).",
          "I'm sure everyone will join me in wishing you a very happy retirement (= everyone else will do this too).",
          "The police have joined with (= they have begun to work with) the Drug Enforcement Agency in trying to catch major drug traffickers.",
          "The design company is planning to join up with a shoe manufacturer and create a new line of footwear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become a member of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt so unfit after Christmas that I decided to join a gym.",
          "It's a great club. Why don't you join?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become one of a particular large group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "When I leave school at the end of this month, I'll probably have to join the ranks of the unemployed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "joins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to connect or fasten things together:",
        "examples": [
          "A long suspension bridge joins the two islands.",
          "Join the two pieces together using strong glue.",
          "The island is joined to the mainland by a road bridge.",
          "If you join (up) the dots on the paper, you'll get a picture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If roads or rivers join, they meet at a particular point:",
        "examples": [
          "The A11 joins the M11 south of Cambridge.",
          "The River Murray and the River Darling join east of Adelaide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get involved in an activity or journey with another person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't have time for a drink now, but I'll join you later.",
          "Why don't you ask your sister if she would like to join us for supper?",
          "We took the ferry across the Channel and then joined (= got on) the Paris train at Calais.",
          "If you're buying tickets, please join the queue (= stand at the end of it).",
          "I'm sure everyone will join me in wishing you a very happy retirement (= everyone else will do this too).",
          "The police have joined with (= they have begun to work with) the Drug Enforcement Agency in trying to catch major drug traffickers.",
          "The design company is planning to join up with a shoe manufacturer and create a new line of footwear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become a member of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt so unfit after Christmas that I decided to join a gym.",
          "It's a great club. Why don't you join?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become one of a particular large group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "When I leave school at the end of this month, I'll probably have to join the ranks of the unemployed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where two things meet or are fastened together:",
        "examples": [
          "She'd stitched the two pieces together really carefully so that you couldn't see the join."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something with or be with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Why don’t you ask your sister if she would like to join us for dinner?",
          "[ T ] I’m sure everyone will join me in wishing you a very happy birthday.",
          "[ I ] Won’t you join with us in planning the party?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become a member of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’ve decided to join a gym.",
          "[ I ] It’s a great club – why don’t you join?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be attached or fastened to another thing, or to bring two or more things together in this way; connect:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A long suspension bridge joins the island with the mainland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If roads or rivers join, they meet at a particular point:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The Missouri River and Mississippi River join north of St. Louis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two or more people join hands, they hold each other’s hands, esp. before doing some activity:",
        "examples": [
          "This folk dance begins with everyone joining hands to form a circle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect or fasten two or more things together:",
        "examples": [
          "join sth to sth Small screws are used to join the front panel to the sides.",
          "join sth together The pieces are joined together with glue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become a member of a club, etc., or to start working for a company or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you joined the pension plan?",
          "I joined the company immediately after college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get involved in an activity with another person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "join sb for sth Will you join us for dinner?",
          "join sb in doing sth I'm sure everyone will join me in wishing James a very happy retirement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get on a bus, train, or plane:",
        "examples": [
          "Passengers who joined at Manchester should have their tickets ready for inspection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect two things or ideas in order to produce something new, or to show the relationship between different things:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to join the dots between our current products and the needs of this new market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act with somebody else in order to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The two companies have joined forces to make the Web applications available to a wider public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where two things meet or are connected together:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil is leaking out at the join between the two pipes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "joint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or shared between two or more people:",
        "examples": [
          "a joint bank account",
          "The project was a joint effort between the two schools (= they worked on it together).",
          "The two Russian ice skaters came joint second (= they were both given second prize) in the world championships.",
          "In court, the parents were awarded joint custody of their son (= the right to care for him was shared between them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in your body where two bones are connected:",
        "examples": [
          "an elbow/hip/knee joint",
          "As you become older, your joints get stiffer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a joint in the body is out of joint, it has been put or forced out of its correct position by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "I put my shoulder out of joint last weekend lifting heavy boxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where two things are fastened together:",
        "examples": [
          "Damp has penetrated the joints in the wood panelling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large piece of meat that is cooked in one piece:",
        "examples": [
          "a joint of beef/pork"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of meat for cooking, usually containing a bone:",
        "examples": [
          "Fry four chicken joints in a pan with some mushrooms and garlic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bar or restaurant that serves food and drink at low prices:",
        "examples": [
          "We had lunch at a hamburger joint and then went to see a movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people go for entertainment, especially one that has a bad reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "He owned several bars in the city and ran an illegal gambling joint.",
          "We arrived at the club just before midnight and the joint was already jumping (= busy)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cigarette containing the drug cannabis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut meat into large pieces ready for cooking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or shared between two or more people:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you and your husband have a joint bank account or separate accounts?",
          "In court, the parents were awarded joint custody of their son (= the right to care for him was shared between them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A joint venture is a business that gets its money from two or more partners.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in the body where two bones meet:",
        "examples": [
          "Good running shoes are supposed to reduce the stress on the ankle, knee, and hip joints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where two things are joined together:",
        "examples": [
          "Metal joints in the bridge allow it to expand or contract with changes in air temperature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cheap restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "a hamburger joint"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A joint is also a place where people go for some type of entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "a jazz joint"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or shared between two or more people or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "a joint bank account",
          "The new Centre for Innovation was a joint effort between the private sector, the public sector, and several universities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "joints": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or shared between two or more people:",
        "examples": [
          "a joint bank account",
          "The project was a joint effort between the two schools (= they worked on it together).",
          "The two Russian ice skaters came joint second (= they were both given second prize) in the world championships.",
          "In court, the parents were awarded joint custody of their son (= the right to care for him was shared between them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in your body where two bones are connected:",
        "examples": [
          "an elbow/hip/knee joint",
          "As you become older, your joints get stiffer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a joint in the body is out of joint, it has been put or forced out of its correct position by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "I put my shoulder out of joint last weekend lifting heavy boxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where two things are fastened together:",
        "examples": [
          "Damp has penetrated the joints in the wood panelling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large piece of meat that is cooked in one piece:",
        "examples": [
          "a joint of beef/pork"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of meat for cooking, usually containing a bone:",
        "examples": [
          "Fry four chicken joints in a pan with some mushrooms and garlic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bar or restaurant that serves food and drink at low prices:",
        "examples": [
          "We had lunch at a hamburger joint and then went to see a movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people go for entertainment, especially one that has a bad reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "He owned several bars in the city and ran an illegal gambling joint.",
          "We arrived at the club just before midnight and the joint was already jumping (= busy)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cigarette containing the drug cannabis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut meat into large pieces ready for cooking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or shared between two or more people:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you and your husband have a joint bank account or separate accounts?",
          "In court, the parents were awarded joint custody of their son (= the right to care for him was shared between them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A joint venture is a business that gets its money from two or more partners.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in the body where two bones meet:",
        "examples": [
          "Good running shoes are supposed to reduce the stress on the ankle, knee, and hip joints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where two things are joined together:",
        "examples": [
          "Metal joints in the bridge allow it to expand or contract with changes in air temperature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cheap restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "a hamburger joint"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A joint is also a place where people go for some type of entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "a jazz joint"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or shared between two or more people or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "a joint bank account",
          "The new Centre for Innovation was a joint effort between the private sector, the public sector, and several universities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "joke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something, such as a funny story or trick, that is said or done in order to make people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "Did I tell you the joke about the chicken crossing the road?",
          "She spent the evening cracking (= telling) jokes and telling funny stories.",
          "She tied his shoelaces together for a joke.",
          "I hope Rob doesn't tell any of his dirty jokes (= jokes about sex) when my mother's here.",
          "He tried to do a comedy routine, but all his jokes fell flat (= no one laughed at them).",
          "Don't you get (= understand) the joke?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is very bad or silly:",
        "examples": [
          "Our new teacher's a joke - he can't even control the class.",
          "The new software is a complete joke - it keeps crashing.",
          "The test was a joke (= was very easy) - everyone finished in less than an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say funny things:",
        "examples": [
          "They joked and laughed as they looked at the photos.",
          "It's more serious than you think, so please don't joke about it.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I didn't expect to be out so soon\", he joked, after spending nine months in hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you think that someone is joking, you think that they do not really mean what they say:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought he was joking when he said Helen was pregnant, but she really is.",
          "She wasn't joking (= she was serious) when she said she was going to move out of the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something, such as an amusing story or trick, that is said or done in order to make people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "He told a joke about a farmer and a lawyer that made Nicholas burst into laughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something considered to be so bad or worthless that it is ridiculous:",
        "examples": [
          "The playing conditions on the muddy field were a joke.",
          "The midterm exam was a joke (= too easy)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say things in an amusing or playful manner:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He joked about how I was always cleaning.",
          "[ + that clause ] They’ve always joked that the place is so wet, the bullfrogs have to sit on the fences."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "joker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special playing card that can be given any value and is used in some card games instead of any other card",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who likes telling funny stories or doing stupid things in order to make people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always been a joker and can't resist playing tricks on people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has done something that annoys you:",
        "examples": [
          "Some joker keeps setting off the fire alarm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some card games) a special playing card that can be given any value and used instead of any other card",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an annoying person:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to wait for an hour because some joker lost the key."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jokers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special playing card that can be given any value and is used in some card games instead of any other card",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who likes telling funny stories or doing stupid things in order to make people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always been a joker and can't resist playing tricks on people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has done something that annoys you:",
        "examples": [
          "Some joker keeps setting off the fire alarm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some card games) a special playing card that can be given any value and used instead of any other card",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an annoying person:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to wait for an hour because some joker lost the key."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jokes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something, such as a funny story or trick, that is said or done in order to make people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "Did I tell you the joke about the chicken crossing the road?",
          "She spent the evening cracking (= telling) jokes and telling funny stories.",
          "She tied his shoelaces together for a joke.",
          "I hope Rob doesn't tell any of his dirty jokes (= jokes about sex) when my mother's here.",
          "He tried to do a comedy routine, but all his jokes fell flat (= no one laughed at them).",
          "Don't you get (= understand) the joke?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is very bad or silly:",
        "examples": [
          "Our new teacher's a joke - he can't even control the class.",
          "The new software is a complete joke - it keeps crashing.",
          "The test was a joke (= was very easy) - everyone finished in less than an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say funny things:",
        "examples": [
          "They joked and laughed as they looked at the photos.",
          "It's more serious than you think, so please don't joke about it.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I didn't expect to be out so soon\", he joked, after spending nine months in hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you think that someone is joking, you think that they do not really mean what they say:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought he was joking when he said Helen was pregnant, but she really is.",
          "She wasn't joking (= she was serious) when she said she was going to move out of the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something, such as an amusing story or trick, that is said or done in order to make people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "He told a joke about a farmer and a lawyer that made Nicholas burst into laughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something considered to be so bad or worthless that it is ridiculous:",
        "examples": [
          "The playing conditions on the muddy field were a joke.",
          "The midterm exam was a joke (= too easy)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say things in an amusing or playful manner:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He joked about how I was always cleaning.",
          "[ + that clause ] They’ve always joked that the place is so wet, the bullfrogs have to sit on the fences."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "joking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say funny things:",
        "examples": [
          "They joked and laughed as they looked at the photos.",
          "It's more serious than you think, so please don't joke about it.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I didn't expect to be out so soon\", he joked, after spending nine months in hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you think that someone is joking, you think that they do not really mean what they say:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought he was joking when he said Helen was pregnant, but she really is.",
          "She wasn't joking (= she was serious) when she said she was going to move out of the house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jokingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is intended to be funny:",
        "examples": [
          "She suggested half-jokingly that they should sell the family car and all buy bikes instead."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jolly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happy and smiling:",
        "examples": [
          "a jolly smile/manner/mood",
          "She's a very jolly, upbeat sort of a person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "enjoyable, energetic, and entertaining:",
        "examples": [
          "a jolly occasion",
          "We spent a very jolly evening together, chatting and reminiscing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bright and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "I love the bright yellow you've painted the children's room - it makes it look really jolly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very:",
        "examples": [
          "That's a jolly nice scarf you're wearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage someone to do something by putting that person in a good mood and persuading them gently:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll try to jolly my parents into letting me borrow the car this weekend.",
          "She didn't really want to go to the party, so we had to jolly her along a little."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an enjoyable trip or event organized for pleasure, not work:",
        "examples": [
          "Are they really on a fact-finding trip or just on a jolly?",
          "He hasn't come here for a jolly; he's come to win."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happy and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "That clown looks pretty jolly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jolt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something or someone to) move suddenly and violently:",
        "examples": [
          "The train stopped unexpectedly and we were jolted forwards.",
          "The truck jolted along the rough track through the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shock someone in order to change their behaviour or way of thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "The charity used photos of starving children in an attempt to jolt the public conscience (= make people feel guilty and take action)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a sudden shock that forces them to act:",
        "examples": [
          "The news about Sam's illness jolted her into action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden violent movement:",
        "examples": [
          "As the plane touched the ground, there was a massive jolt and we were thrown forwards.",
          "I woke up with a jolt as I thought I heard my bedroom door being pushed open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant shock or surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "His self-confidence took a sudden jolt with the news that he had not been selected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something or someone to move suddenly and violently, or to surprise someone in an unpleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "I was jolted out of bed by the earthquake.",
          "He was jolted by the sight of bodies lying in the lobby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, violent movement or force, or a large and unpleasant surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "jolts of electricity",
          "She bumped into him, and the jolt sent his books to the ground.",
          "Jack realized with a jolt of fear that he was helpless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unexpected event that makes prices, levels of activity, etc. change suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "a jolt to sth Following the jolt to markets caused by fears about higher inflation, traders remain cautious.",
          "get/receive/suffer a jolt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make prices, levels of activity, etc. change suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "Rising oil prices and the continued slump in the housing market combined to jolt consumer confidence.",
          "be jolted by sth Global markets have been jolted by the half point rise in US interest rates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jonathan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a kind of apple with a red skin and white flesh, used for eating and cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "She came in from the orchard with a basket full of Jonathans.",
          "If I had to choose my favourite apple, it would have to be a Jonathan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jones": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to want something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm jonesing for a coffee - can we take a break?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jong": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Chinese game in which players pick up and put down small painted pieces of wood or other material until they have the combination they need in order to win",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jordan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in Western Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jordanian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Jordan or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Jordan",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "josh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to joke, often in order to tease someone (= annoy them slightly in a humorous way):",
        "examples": [
          "They were always joshing him about his bald head."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "joshua": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of tall yucca (= a plant with long, stiff leaves on a thick stem) that has several long branches and grows in hot, dry areas of the southwestern USA:",
        "examples": [
          "Species such as Joshua trees are threatened by increased fire risks.",
          "The park is surrounded for miles by tumbleweeds and Joshua trees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jostle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to knock or push roughly against someone in order to move past them or get more space when you are in a crowd of people:",
        "examples": [
          "As we came into the arena, we were jostled by fans pushing their way towards the stage.",
          "Photographers jostled and shoved to get a better view of the royal couple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push against someone in order to move past that person or get more space when you are in a crowd of people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Someone jostled her from behind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a quick short note of something:",
        "examples": [
          "jot something in something Could you jot your address and phone number in my address book?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small mark that is written or printed above or below a letter, or is attached to it:",
        "examples": [
          "Diacritical marks are all those little jots and tittles that appear over, under, and even through various letters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not at all or not even a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't listen to her! There's not a jot of truth (= there is no truth) in what she's saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write something quickly in a short note:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] The guard jotted down the van’s license plate number."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "joules": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of energy or work done",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring energy (= power) or work done",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of work or energy:",
        "examples": [
          "Joules is a measure of how much energy a surge suppressor potentially can absorb."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "journal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious magazine or newspaper that is published regularly about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a medical/trade journal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written record of what you have done each day, sometimes including your private thoughts, feelings, and goals:",
        "examples": [
          "keep a journal She kept a travel journal during her trip to South America.",
          "Create a vision board or journal to help you focus on your goals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write what you have done each day, sometimes including your private thoughts, feelings, and goals:",
        "examples": [
          "He journals most days and is currently finishing his first novel, which he hopes to self-publish next year.",
          "They are encouraged to meditate regularly and journal their thoughts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a magazine or newspaper, esp. one that deals with a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a scientific journal",
          "The Wall Street Journal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record of what you have done, or of descriptions or thoughts, written each day or frequently over a long period; a diary:",
        "examples": [
          "He kept a journal for over 50 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a magazine, newspaper, or website containing news and information about a particular industry or profession:",
        "examples": [
          "a medical/scientific journal A new online medical journal devoted to neglected tropical diseases was founded last week.",
          "a trade/industry/professional journal",
          "the Wall Street Journal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the books in which records of a company's financial activities are recorded, for example, what they buy and sell",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "journalism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the work of collecting, writing, and publishing news stories and articles in newspapers and magazines or broadcasting them on the radio and television",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work of collecting, writing, and publishing or broadcasting news stories and articles:",
        "examples": [
          "broadcast journalism",
          "print journalism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work of collecting, writing, and publishing or broadcasting news stories and articles:",
        "examples": [
          "The network's news once set the standard for broadcast journalism in the United States.",
          "business/financial/political journalism",
          "investigative/traditional journalism"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "journalist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who writes news stories or articles for a newspaper or magazine or broadcasts them on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "a freelance political journalist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who collects and writes news stories and articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, and television:",
        "examples": [
          "a freelance journalist",
          "a TV journalist",
          "a Mexican journalist"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "journalistic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the work of a journalist or journalists:",
        "examples": [
          "the decline of journalistic standards",
          "The paper has a fine tradition of journalistic excellence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "journalists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who writes news stories or articles for a newspaper or magazine or broadcasts them on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "a freelance political journalist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who collects and writes news stories and articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, and television:",
        "examples": [
          "a freelance journalist",
          "a TV journalist",
          "a Mexican journalist"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "journals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious magazine or newspaper that is published regularly about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a medical/trade journal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written record of what you have done each day, sometimes including your private thoughts, feelings, and goals:",
        "examples": [
          "keep a journal She kept a travel journal during her trip to South America.",
          "Create a vision board or journal to help you focus on your goals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write what you have done each day, sometimes including your private thoughts, feelings, and goals:",
        "examples": [
          "He journals most days and is currently finishing his first novel, which he hopes to self-publish next year.",
          "They are encouraged to meditate regularly and journal their thoughts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a magazine or newspaper, esp. one that deals with a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a scientific journal",
          "The Wall Street Journal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record of what you have done, or of descriptions or thoughts, written each day or frequently over a long period; a diary:",
        "examples": [
          "He kept a journal for over 50 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a magazine, newspaper, or website containing news and information about a particular industry or profession:",
        "examples": [
          "a medical/scientific journal A new online medical journal devoted to neglected tropical diseases was founded last week.",
          "a trade/industry/professional journal",
          "the Wall Street Journal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the books in which records of a company's financial activities are recorded, for example, what they buy and sell",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "journey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of travelling from one place to another, especially in a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "go on a journey I love going on long journeys.",
          "break a journey We broke our journey (= stopped for a short time) in Jacksonville before travelling on to Miami the next day.",
          "safe journey Have a safe journey!",
          "good journey mainly UK Did you have a good journey?",
          "journey from somewhere to somewhere mainly UK It's a two-hour train journey from York to London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of experiences that someone has over a period of time, especially when they change the person in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "Thank you for being part of my journey.",
          "We are all involved in this journey called life.",
          "We encourage all parents to be involved in their child's learning journey.",
          "spiritual journey He views his life as a spiritual journey towards a greater understanding of his faith."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book in which a school child's achievements and the things they have learned are recorded:",
        "examples": [
          "Children should be involved in the making of their learning journeys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "As we journeyed south, the landscape became drier and rockier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trip, esp. over a long period or a great distance:",
        "examples": [
          "He was planning a six-week journey to China."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "journeyed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "As we journeyed south, the landscape became drier and rockier."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "journeyman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a worker who has a skill that makes them able to do a particular job, and who usually works for someone else",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any worker who produces good but not excellent work",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "journeys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of travelling from one place to another, especially in a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "go on a journey I love going on long journeys.",
          "break a journey We broke our journey (= stopped for a short time) in Jacksonville before travelling on to Miami the next day.",
          "safe journey Have a safe journey!",
          "good journey mainly UK Did you have a good journey?",
          "journey from somewhere to somewhere mainly UK It's a two-hour train journey from York to London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of experiences that someone has over a period of time, especially when they change the person in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "Thank you for being part of my journey.",
          "We are all involved in this journey called life.",
          "We encourage all parents to be involved in their child's learning journey.",
          "spiritual journey He views his life as a spiritual journey towards a greater understanding of his faith."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book in which a school child's achievements and the things they have learned are recorded:",
        "examples": [
          "Children should be involved in the making of their learning journeys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "As we journeyed south, the landscape became drier and rockier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trip, esp. over a long period or a great distance:",
        "examples": [
          "He was planning a six-week journey to China."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "joust": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) to fight with a lance (= a long pointed weapon) while riding on a horse, especially as a sport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete, especially for power or control:",
        "examples": [
          "The two teams are jousting for position at the top of the league."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jove": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to express surprise or to emphasize a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "By Jove, I think he's won!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jovial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) friendly and in a good mood, or (of a situation) enjoyable because of being friendly and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "He seemed a very jovial guy.",
          "a jovial time/evening/chat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing or feeling good humor; friendly:",
        "examples": [
          "a jovial smile"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "joy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "They were filled with joy when their first child was born.",
          "She wept for joy when she was told that her husband was still alive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that causes happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "Listening to music is one of his greatest joys.",
          "the joys of parenthood",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Her singing is a joy to listen to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "success, action, or help:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] Did you have any joy finding that book you wanted?",
          "We tried asking local libraries for information, but got no joy from any of them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great happiness or pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] My heart was full of pure joy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A joy is a person or thing that causes happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] His daughters were the joys of his life.",
          "[ C ] She’s a joy to work with."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "joyful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very happy:",
        "examples": [
          "Christmas is such a joyful time of year.",
          "I don't have very much to feel joyful about/over at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or causing great happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "joyful news"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "joyfully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a very happy way:",
        "examples": [
          "They lived life simply, joyfully and dedicated to their children.",
          "She passed the finishing line joyfully."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "joyous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "full of joy; very happy:",
        "examples": [
          "a joyous hymn/event/voice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of joy:",
        "examples": [
          "a joyous occasion"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "joyride": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone drives fast and dangerously for pleasure, especially in a stolen vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "He took his grandmother's car for a joyride.",
          "Three people were killed in a joyride crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of driving around for enjoyment in a car, esp. one that was taken without permission and is driven in a dangerous manner",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "joyriding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "driving fast and dangerously for pleasure, especially in a stolen vehicle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "joys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "They were filled with joy when their first child was born.",
          "She wept for joy when she was told that her husband was still alive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that causes happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "Listening to music is one of his greatest joys.",
          "the joys of parenthood",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Her singing is a joy to listen to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "success, action, or help:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] Did you have any joy finding that book you wanted?",
          "We tried asking local libraries for information, but got no joy from any of them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great happiness or pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] My heart was full of pure joy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A joy is a person or thing that causes happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] His daughters were the joys of his life.",
          "[ C ] She’s a joy to work with."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "joystick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that can be moved forwards, backwards, and sideways to control a machine or computer game:",
        "examples": [
          "It was one of those old-fashioned arcade games with two joysticks and big buttons.",
          "He moves a joystick to control the robotic arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical handle that can be moved forwards, backwards, and sideways to control the direction or height of an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "The pilot gripped the joystick, pulling it back as hard as he could."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical handle that is moved to control the direction or height of an aircraft or to control the action in some computer games",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jr": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for junior (= used at the end of a man’s name to show that he is the son of a man with the same name):",
        "examples": [
          "Martin Luther King, Jr."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for Junior: used after the name of a man to show that he is the son of a man with the same name:",
        "examples": [
          "William S. Harris Jr."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "js": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the tenth letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tenth letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for joule",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jubilant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling or expressing great happiness, especially because of a success:",
        "examples": [
          "The fans were jubilant at/about/over their team's victory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling or showing great happiness, esp. because of a success:",
        "examples": [
          "Jubilant crowds shouted, \"It’s liberation day!\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jubilee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the celebration of) the day on which an important event happened many years ago:",
        "examples": [
          "the Queen's diamond jubilee"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "judaism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the religion of the Jewish people, based on belief in one God and on the laws contained in the Torah and Talmud",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a religion based on a belief in a single God and on the Talmud (= a collection of writings explaining Jewish law and customs) and parts of the Bible",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "judas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not loyal to a friend and helps the friend's enemies",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "judge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a trial in a court and decides how a person who is guilty of a crime should be punished, or who makes decisions on legal matters:",
        "examples": [
          "a British high-court judge",
          "a US Supreme Court judge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who officially decides who is the winner of a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "a panel of judges"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the knowledge to give an opinion about something or is able to decide if someone or something is good or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "She's such a bad judge of character.",
          "\"I really don't think you should have another drink.\" \"I'll be/Let me be the judge of that (= I am able to make my own decision about that).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form, give, or have as an opinion, or to decide about something or someone, especially after thinking carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "So far, he seems to be handling the job well, but it's really too soon to judge.",
          "[ + question word ] It's difficult to judge whether the new system really is an improvement.",
          "The meeting was judged (to have been) a success.",
          "You shouldn't judge by/on appearances alone.",
          "I'm hopeless at judging distance(s) (= guessing how far it is between places)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a bad opinion of someone's behaviour, often because you think you are better than them:",
        "examples": [
          "You have no right to judge other people because of what they look like or what they believe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially decide who will be the winner of a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been asked to judge the children's poetry competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express the reasons why you have a particular opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "Judging by what he said, I think it's very unlikely that he'll be able to support your application."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge dismissed the charge after a preliminary hearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is qualified to form or give an opinion about something:",
        "examples": [
          "a good judge of character"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A judge is also a person who officially decides who has won a competition.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or give an opinion, or to decide about something or someone, esp. after thinking carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He seems to be handling the job well, but it’s really too soon to judge.",
          "[ + question word ] It’s hard to judge how old he is.",
          "[ T ] I’m hopeless at judging distances (= guessing how far it is between places).",
          "[ T ] What gives you the right to judge people (= decide how good or bad they are)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To judge a competition is to decide officially who has won.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Judging by/from or to judge by/from refers to the reasons you have for thinking something:",
        "examples": [
          "Judging by their home, they seem to be quite wealthy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a court of law and who makes final decisions in legal disagreements:",
        "examples": [
          "All three judges found him guilty of professional misconduct.",
          "a High Court/Supreme Court judge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who decides who should win a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "A panel of judges chose six team projects as winners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide whether you think someone or something is good, bad, effective, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Long-term investors have experience in judging risk.",
          "judging from/by sth Judging by the opinion polls, support for the mainstream right has hardly changed.",
          "judge whether/how/what Delegates must try to judge whether countries are meeting their quotas of greenhouse gas reductions.",
          "be judged to be/have Crops that are judged to have an overall benefit will be approved for planting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide who should win a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The same criteria are used to judge all contestants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a final decision in a legal disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "be judged guilty/innocent of sth A disciplinary hearing judged them guilty of \"gross misconduct\".",
          "be judged to have done/be sth The company was judged to have broken antitrust laws and now faces a fine.",
          "I want the book to be judged on its merits, not on my reputation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "judged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form, give, or have as an opinion, or to decide about something or someone, especially after thinking carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "So far, he seems to be handling the job well, but it's really too soon to judge.",
          "[ + question word ] It's difficult to judge whether the new system really is an improvement.",
          "The meeting was judged (to have been) a success.",
          "You shouldn't judge by/on appearances alone.",
          "I'm hopeless at judging distance(s) (= guessing how far it is between places)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a bad opinion of someone's behaviour, often because you think you are better than them:",
        "examples": [
          "You have no right to judge other people because of what they look like or what they believe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially decide who will be the winner of a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been asked to judge the children's poetry competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express the reasons why you have a particular opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "Judging by what he said, I think it's very unlikely that he'll be able to support your application."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "judgement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "judgements": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "judges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a trial in a court and decides how a person who is guilty of a crime should be punished, or who makes decisions on legal matters:",
        "examples": [
          "a British high-court judge",
          "a US Supreme Court judge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who officially decides who is the winner of a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "a panel of judges"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the knowledge to give an opinion about something or is able to decide if someone or something is good or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "She's such a bad judge of character.",
          "\"I really don't think you should have another drink.\" \"I'll be/Let me be the judge of that (= I am able to make my own decision about that).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form, give, or have as an opinion, or to decide about something or someone, especially after thinking carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "So far, he seems to be handling the job well, but it's really too soon to judge.",
          "[ + question word ] It's difficult to judge whether the new system really is an improvement.",
          "The meeting was judged (to have been) a success.",
          "You shouldn't judge by/on appearances alone.",
          "I'm hopeless at judging distance(s) (= guessing how far it is between places)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a bad opinion of someone's behaviour, often because you think you are better than them:",
        "examples": [
          "You have no right to judge other people because of what they look like or what they believe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially decide who will be the winner of a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been asked to judge the children's poetry competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express the reasons why you have a particular opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "Judging by what he said, I think it's very unlikely that he'll be able to support your application."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge dismissed the charge after a preliminary hearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is qualified to form or give an opinion about something:",
        "examples": [
          "a good judge of character"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A judge is also a person who officially decides who has won a competition.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or give an opinion, or to decide about something or someone, esp. after thinking carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He seems to be handling the job well, but it’s really too soon to judge.",
          "[ + question word ] It’s hard to judge how old he is.",
          "[ T ] I’m hopeless at judging distances (= guessing how far it is between places).",
          "[ T ] What gives you the right to judge people (= decide how good or bad they are)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To judge a competition is to decide officially who has won.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Judging by/from or to judge by/from refers to the reasons you have for thinking something:",
        "examples": [
          "Judging by their home, they seem to be quite wealthy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a court of law and who makes final decisions in legal disagreements:",
        "examples": [
          "All three judges found him guilty of professional misconduct.",
          "a High Court/Supreme Court judge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who decides who should win a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "A panel of judges chose six team projects as winners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide whether you think someone or something is good, bad, effective, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Long-term investors have experience in judging risk.",
          "judging from/by sth Judging by the opinion polls, support for the mainstream right has hardly changed.",
          "judge whether/how/what Delegates must try to judge whether countries are meeting their quotas of greenhouse gas reductions.",
          "be judged to be/have Crops that are judged to have an overall benefit will be approved for planting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide who should win a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The same criteria are used to judge all contestants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a final decision in a legal disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "be judged guilty/innocent of sth A disciplinary hearing judged them guilty of \"gross misconduct\".",
          "be judged to have done/be sth The company was judged to have broken antitrust laws and now faces a fine.",
          "I want the book to be judged on its merits, not on my reputation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "judging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form, give, or have as an opinion, or to decide about something or someone, especially after thinking carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "So far, he seems to be handling the job well, but it's really too soon to judge.",
          "[ + question word ] It's difficult to judge whether the new system really is an improvement.",
          "The meeting was judged (to have been) a success.",
          "You shouldn't judge by/on appearances alone.",
          "I'm hopeless at judging distance(s) (= guessing how far it is between places)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a bad opinion of someone's behaviour, often because you think you are better than them:",
        "examples": [
          "You have no right to judge other people because of what they look like or what they believe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially decide who will be the winner of a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been asked to judge the children's poetry competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express the reasons why you have a particular opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "Judging by what he said, I think it's very unlikely that he'll be able to support your application."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "judgment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to form valuable opinions and make good decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "to show good/sound/poor judgment",
          "I don't think you have the right to pass judgment (on others) (= to say whether you think other people are good or bad).",
          "I'm going to reserve judgment (on the decision) (= not say whether I think it is good or bad) for the time being."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision or opinion about someone or something that you form after thinking carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "It proved difficult to come to/form/make a judgment about how well the school was performing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "according to someone's opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "In my judgment, we should let the solicitor deal with this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official legal decision:",
        "examples": [
          "It is the judgment of this court that you are guilty of murder.",
          "We are still waiting for the court to pass/pronounce judgment (= give a decision) on the case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to make decisions or to make good decisions, or the act of developing an opinion, esp. after careful thought:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] to show good/poor judgment",
          "[ U ] They questioned his judgment in buying land he had never seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A judgment is a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We were asked to make a number of difficult judgments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision in a court of law",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision that you make, or an opinion that you have, after considering all the facts in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Shareholders should back the company's judgement and take up their rights.",
          "Financial analysts make informed judgments about how stock markets are likely to perform.",
          "make/form/reach a judgment (about/on sth) We tend to make judgments about people at work based on our first impressions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to make good decisions or to form sensible opinions about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Careful judgement will be needed in deciding whether it is trade policy or environmental policy which must be adjusted.",
          "Newspaper editors are sometimes guilty of errors in judgement.",
          "sound/good/poor judgment Sound judgment is essential because decisions we make directly affect people's health and safety.",
          "professional/business judgment",
          "exercise/use your judgment We rely on trustees to exercise their judgment in overseeing financial procedures",
          "trust/doubt/question sb's judgment Junior employees are often reluctant to question the judgment of their bosses.",
          "People should not be forced, against their better judgment, into taking out loans they cannot repay.",
          "in sb's judgment In my judgement, this is the biggest foreign policy mistake the country has ever made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a final decision made by a judge in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "HM Revenue & Customs is using the recent judgement to argue that UK shareholders in offshore companies should pay income tax.",
          "judgment against sb/sth They won a $2.8 million judgment against the insurer for shortchanging them for storm damage to their home.",
          "a County Court/Supreme Court judgment",
          "a €500,000/$16.8 million, etc. judgment She won a $450,000 judgment after convincing jurors she was subject to sexual harassment.",
          "hand down/issue/uphold a judgment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express an opinion, especially a criticism:",
        "examples": [
          "It's up to our court system, not individual citizens, to pass judgment and punish them.",
          "pass judgment on sb/sth The shares were only floated this summer, so it is too early to pass judgement on their performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wait until more information about something is available before expressing an opinion, making a decision, or taking action:",
        "examples": [
          "People in the industry are reserving judgement until more details of the takeover emerge.",
          "reserve judgment on/about sth The three appeal judges reserved judgment on both cases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone, especially when you have no right to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "Campaigners insist it is the job of politicians to govern, not to sit in moral judgment on people's lifestyles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "judgmental": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too quick to criticize people:",
        "examples": [
          "You must try not to be so judgmental about people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to form opinions too quickly, esp. when disapproving of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m trying not to be judgmental about my daughter’s new boyfriend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "judgments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to form valuable opinions and make good decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "to show good/sound/poor judgment",
          "I don't think you have the right to pass judgment (on others) (= to say whether you think other people are good or bad).",
          "I'm going to reserve judgment (on the decision) (= not say whether I think it is good or bad) for the time being."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision or opinion about someone or something that you form after thinking carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "It proved difficult to come to/form/make a judgment about how well the school was performing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "according to someone's opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "In my judgment, we should let the solicitor deal with this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official legal decision:",
        "examples": [
          "It is the judgment of this court that you are guilty of murder.",
          "We are still waiting for the court to pass/pronounce judgment (= give a decision) on the case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to make decisions or to make good decisions, or the act of developing an opinion, esp. after careful thought:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] to show good/poor judgment",
          "[ U ] They questioned his judgment in buying land he had never seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A judgment is a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We were asked to make a number of difficult judgments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision in a court of law",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision that you make, or an opinion that you have, after considering all the facts in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Shareholders should back the company's judgement and take up their rights.",
          "Financial analysts make informed judgments about how stock markets are likely to perform.",
          "make/form/reach a judgment (about/on sth) We tend to make judgments about people at work based on our first impressions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to make good decisions or to form sensible opinions about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Careful judgement will be needed in deciding whether it is trade policy or environmental policy which must be adjusted.",
          "Newspaper editors are sometimes guilty of errors in judgement.",
          "sound/good/poor judgment Sound judgment is essential because decisions we make directly affect people's health and safety.",
          "professional/business judgment",
          "exercise/use your judgment We rely on trustees to exercise their judgment in overseeing financial procedures",
          "trust/doubt/question sb's judgment Junior employees are often reluctant to question the judgment of their bosses.",
          "People should not be forced, against their better judgment, into taking out loans they cannot repay.",
          "in sb's judgment In my judgement, this is the biggest foreign policy mistake the country has ever made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a final decision made by a judge in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "HM Revenue & Customs is using the recent judgement to argue that UK shareholders in offshore companies should pay income tax.",
          "judgment against sb/sth They won a $2.8 million judgment against the insurer for shortchanging them for storm damage to their home.",
          "a County Court/Supreme Court judgment",
          "a €500,000/$16.8 million, etc. judgment She won a $450,000 judgment after convincing jurors she was subject to sexual harassment.",
          "hand down/issue/uphold a judgment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express an opinion, especially a criticism:",
        "examples": [
          "It's up to our court system, not individual citizens, to pass judgment and punish them.",
          "pass judgment on sb/sth The shares were only floated this summer, so it is too early to pass judgement on their performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wait until more information about something is available before expressing an opinion, making a decision, or taking action:",
        "examples": [
          "People in the industry are reserving judgement until more details of the takeover emerge.",
          "reserve judgment on/about sth The three appeal judges reserved judgment on both cases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone, especially when you have no right to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "Campaigners insist it is the job of politicians to govern, not to sit in moral judgment on people's lifestyles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "judicial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "the judicial system",
          "a judicial enquiry/review"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or done by courts or judges or the part of a government responsible for the legal system:",
        "examples": [
          "the judicial branch of government"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the legal system:",
        "examples": [
          "The tax claim is part of a broader judicial investigation into the affairs of the oil group.",
          "a judicial system/review/reform",
          "a judicial inquiry/process/procedure",
          "judicial authority/discretion"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "judiciary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a country's government that is responsible for its legal system, including all the judges in the country's courts:",
        "examples": [
          "a member of the judiciary"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a country’s government that is responsible for its legal system and that consists of all the judges in its courts of law",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a country's government that is responsible for its legal system and which consists of all the judges in the country's courts of law:",
        "examples": [
          "We need a judiciary that protects the rights of all our citizens.",
          "Public confidence in the rule of law and the judiciary has been damaged by recent events.",
          "The 45-seat governmental council ensures individual freedoms and an independent judiciary.",
          "a judiciary committee/panel"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "judo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sport in which two people fight using their arms and legs and hands and feet, and try to throw each other to the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a black belt (= has the highest level of skill) in/at judo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sport in which two people fight with their arms and legs, using skill more than strength, in trying to throw each other to the ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jug": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container for holding liquids that has a handle and a shaped opening at the top for pouring:",
        "examples": [
          "a glass/plastic jug",
          "a milk/water jug"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, round container for liquids that has a flat base, a handle, and a very narrow raised opening at the top for pouring:",
        "examples": [
          "a whiskey jug"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of liquid that a jug holds:",
        "examples": [
          "a jug of milk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "prison:",
        "examples": [
          "I always knew he'd end up in (the) jug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large container for liquids that usually has a handle and a narrow opening at the top",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "juggernaut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large, heavy truck:",
        "examples": [
          "The peace of the village has been shattered by juggernauts thundering through it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large powerful force or organization that cannot be stopped",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large and powerful company, organization, or industry:",
        "examples": [
          "Health care has turned into something of a juggernaut in the economy recently.",
          "Concerns have been expressed that the FTSE 100 juggernaut could be slowed by the impact of a rising dollar.",
          "commercial/economic/financial juggernaut"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large truck used for transporting large quantities of goods",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "juggle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to throw several objects up into the air, and then catch and throw them up repeatedly so that one or more stays in the air, usually in order to entertain people:",
        "examples": [
          "We all watched in amazement as he juggled with three flaming torches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in arranging your life so that you have time to involve yourself in two or more different activities or groups of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Many parents find it hard to juggle children and a career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change results or information recorded as numbers so that a situation seems to be better than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "It won't matter if we juggle the figures - no one will know."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw several objects into the air, catch them, and keep them moving so that at least one is always in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] fig. Many women find it hard to juggle a family and a career (= to arrange their lives so that they have time for both)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to do two or more jobs or activities at the same time, because you do not have a lot of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Senior executives are under pressure to juggle the increasing demands of their workload.",
          "juggle sth and/with sth Flexible working hours help staff juggle work and family life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you juggle data or resources, you use them in a way that will bring you an advantage or that may be dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts think the Treasury may be able to juggle its accounts for the next few months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy and sell shares, bonds, etc. on a regular basis in order to make a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "While individual investors may be able to juggle asset allocation themselves, diversifying into 100 or more different assets usually requires a professional fund manager."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jugglers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who juggles objects in order to entertain people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who can throw several objects into the air, catch them, and keep them moving so that at least one is always in the air, esp. to entertain others:",
        "examples": [
          "Paulo, a juggler and street performer, entertains the visitors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "juggling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of juggling objects (= throwing and catching several of them at the same time) in order to entertain people:",
        "examples": [
          "The Chinese circus includes aerial dance, double trapeze and juggling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of trying to manage your life or job when you are involved in several different activities that all demand your time:",
        "examples": [
          "The point is not just to help women do the \"juggling\" but to acknowledge that caring is a vital contribution to the economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jugs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container for holding liquids that has a handle and a shaped opening at the top for pouring:",
        "examples": [
          "a glass/plastic jug",
          "a milk/water jug"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, round container for liquids that has a flat base, a handle, and a very narrow raised opening at the top for pouring:",
        "examples": [
          "a whiskey jug"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of liquid that a jug holds:",
        "examples": [
          "a jug of milk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "prison:",
        "examples": [
          "I always knew he'd end up in (the) jug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large container for liquids that usually has a handle and a narrow opening at the top",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jugular": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the throat or neck",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "juice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the liquid that comes from fruit or vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "orange/lemon/grapefruit/carrot juice",
          "a carton of apple juice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount or type of juice:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't drink alcohol so I relaxed with a couple of orange juices.",
          "They reported that contaminants in some \"fresh\" whole orange juices are up to 10 times higher than levels in local tap water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the liquid in meat:",
        "examples": [
          "Sear the meat first to seal in the juices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power in a battery (= a device that produces electricity):",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure there's plenty of juice in your phone before you set off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "electrical power in general:",
        "examples": [
          "Wind power is often cheaper than other types of juice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "petrol:",
        "examples": [
          "The car's running low on juice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "power or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "My cousin Gianni's got all the juice in this neighborhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energy:",
        "examples": [
          "creative juices This early in the morning it's hard to get the creative juices flowing (= to start thinking of good ideas)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "alcoholic drink:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you think he's still on the juice?",
          "Don't give her any more juice!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anabolic steroids (= hormones used illegally by bodybuilders, athletes, etc.):",
        "examples": [
          "He'd come off the juice, and that explained his deflated physique.",
          "It wasn't jockeys on juice who concerned the Horse Racing Commission."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid used in devices used for vaping (= breathing in nicotine as vapour using devices such as e-cigarettes):",
        "examples": [
          "There are over 3,500 vape juices to choose from."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get the juice out of fruit or vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "First juice the fruit in a juicer or blender.",
          "If you’ve never juiced before, and you don’t eat a diet high in raw vegan foods, you will probably want to begin very slowly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the liquid that comes from fruits and vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] orange/tomato juice",
          "[ C ] fruit juices"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve fixed the wiring, so you can turn the juice back on."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "juicer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine for removing juice from fruit or vegetables",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "juices": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the liquid in meat:",
        "examples": [
          "Sear the meat first to seal in the juices.",
          "Pour the juices into a jug and use them to make gravy.",
          "Mix some water with the meat juices.",
          "The meat is done when the juices stop bubbling through the top.",
          "The carving board had a well to catch the meat juices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energy:",
        "examples": [
          "creative juices This early in the morning it's hard to get the creative juices flowing (= to start thinking of good ideas).",
          "His creative juices show no sign of drying up.",
          "There's nothing like some competition to get the juices going.",
          "Just the thought of standing in that stadium gets his juices flowing.",
          "This view is all I need to get my artistic juices flowing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "liquid in meat or in a person’s body:",
        "examples": [
          "the digestive juices"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "juicy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Juicy foods contain a lot of juice and are enjoyable to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "a nice juicy orange/steak"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe information that is especially interesting because it is shocking or personal:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got some really juicy gossip for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "big, important, or of a high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "If sales continue like this, we should be showing a nice juicy profit at the end of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of juice or juices and therefore enjoyable to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "a juicy orange/steak"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml Juicy can also mean very interesting or exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "a bit of juicy gossip"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jujitsu": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of self-defence from Japan that does not involve weapons and is done as a sport. Other similar sports such as judo and karate are based on it.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "juju": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a belief system that includes magical objects, especially a traditional religion of some West African countries, or the magical powers that someone or something has according to these beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "They have tried to eliminate juju, or witchcraft, but it still has many believers.",
          "That man has juju and can appear and disappear.",
          "He consulted juju men, traditional healers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that has been given magical power, especially in the traditional belief systems of some West African countries:",
        "examples": [
          "The witch doctor assured the villagers that his jujus would protect them.",
          "He said the bag of herbs, coffee beans wrapped in dry banana leaves, dead fireflies and bats was a juju, but he was not worried by it as he did not believe in witchcraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "magic or a mysterious quality that gives something power, brings good luck, or makes something succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "Words, like objects, can lose their juju over time.",
          "Branding is largely juju, in my opinion — nobody really understands how it works."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jukebox": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine in a bar, etc. that plays recorded music when a coin is put into it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that plays recorded music when a coin is put into it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "julep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an alcoholic drink containing whisky (= a strong, brown alcoholic drink ), crushed ice, sugar, and mint (= a herb with a strong fresh taste and smell), originally drunk in the southern states of the US:",
        "examples": [
          "We sat on the porch sipping juleps before heading inside.",
          "The barman insisted that a true julep uses only Kentucky bourbon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "julian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system that established the 12-month year of 365 days that is now used in many parts of the world, but in which the beginning of the year is not fixed on 1 January:",
        "examples": [
          "They continued with the old Julian calendar until 1752.",
          "Today, many Orthodox Christian churches still follow the Julian calendar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "july": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the seventh month of the year, after June and before August:",
        "examples": [
          "The film festival is in July.",
          "My son's birthday is on 29 July.",
          "They're getting married next July."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the seventh month of the year, after June and before August",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jumble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an untidy and confused mixture of things, feelings, or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "He rummaged through the jumble of papers on his desk.",
          "a jumble of thoughts/ideas"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things you no longer want that are sold at a jumble sale",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix things together untidily:",
        "examples": [
          "Her clothes were all jumbled up/together in the suitcase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a confused mixture or mass of things:",
        "examples": [
          "a jumble of papers on the desk"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jumbo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely large:",
        "examples": [
          "a jumbo bag of sweets",
          "a jumbo-sized packet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely large:",
        "examples": [
          "a jumbo size box of cereal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A jumbo jet is a very large aircraft that can fly long distances.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "much larger than the usual size:",
        "examples": [
          "a jumbo TV screen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jump": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push yourself suddenly off the ground and into the air using your legs:",
        "examples": [
          "The children were jumping up and down with excitement.",
          "She ran across the grass and jumped into the water.",
          "He had to jump out of an upstairs window to escape.",
          "Our cat is always jumping up on/onto the furniture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push yourself suddenly off the ground in order to go over something:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you jump over/across this stream?",
          "All the horses are finding it difficult to jump the last fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or act suddenly or quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He suddenly jumped to his feet/jumped up and left.",
          "She jumped in/into a taxi and rushed to the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a noise or action causes you to jump, your body makes a sudden sharp movement because of surprise or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "The loud explosion made everyone jump.",
          "I almost jumped out of my skin when I heard a loud crash downstairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase suddenly by a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "House prices have jumped dramatically.",
          "The cost of building the road has jumped by 70 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a story, film, play, etc. jumps, it moves suddenly between different parts of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie is about his adult life, but it keeps jumping (back) to when he was a child.",
          "His talk was hard to follow because he kept jumping from one subject to another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid or leave out a point or stage from the correct order in a series:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to follow the instructions exactly, you can't just jump a few steps ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack someone suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "They were just walking home when a bunch of guys jumped (on) them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past or away from something illegally or wrongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The police video showed that she had jumped the (traffic) lights.",
          "Several sailors jumped ship (= left their ship without permission) in New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to appear for a court trial after being released until the trial in exchange for payment:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd never have thought Hugh would jump bail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a place is jumping, it is crowded and full of life:",
        "examples": [
          "This joint (= place of entertainment) is really jumping tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden movement off the ground and into the air:",
        "examples": [
          "He won with a jump of 8.5 metres.",
          "a parachute jump",
          "Several horses fell at the last jump (= fence or other thing to be jumped over)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden sharp movement because of surprise or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "The door slammed and Rita woke up with a jump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden increase:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates are now at 6.75 - that's a jump of almost 2 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push yourself off the ground and into the air using your legs and feet:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The kids were jumping up and down with excitement.",
          "[ I ] The cats jumped up onto the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To jump sometimes means to lift yourself off the ground in order to go over something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Can you jump this fence?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move suddenly or quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "A man jumped out of the bushes.",
          "He jumped to his feet and ran out the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a noise or action causes you to jump, your body makes a sudden movement because of surprise or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "The thunder made us all jump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a car jumps the light, it starts moving past a traffic light while the light is still red.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move up or go across suddenly from one point or stage to another without stopping at the stages in between:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Her book jumped from fifth place to first place on the best-seller list.",
          "[ T ] The forest fire jumped the road and spread to the other side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you jump to conclusions, you judge a situation quickly and emotionally without having all the facts:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s not fair to jump to conclusions about a whole group of people based on one incident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase suddenly by a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Home prices in the area have jumped to an all-time high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was jumped and robbed by two guys on his way home from work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a push into the air from a surface, like the ground or ice, using your legs and feet:",
        "examples": [
          "The skater’s jump was high but not graceful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a move from one point or stage to another without stopping at the stages in between:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a big jump from general manager to president of the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if prices, profits, shares, etc. jump, they increase by a large amount in a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates look set to jump over the coming months.",
          "jump from sth to sth The PMI index jumped from 54.5 to 56.1 in March, its highest level for six years.",
          "jump (by) 31%/98 points/€116, etc. The airline's full-year pre-tax profits jumped 56% despite the impact of higher oil prices.",
          "Overall music sales have jumped more than 19 percent in the last twelve months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a company or organization in order to work for another, especially in order to get a higher salary or better working conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "Loyalty bonuses were paid to staff so they wouldn't jump ship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become involved in an activity that a lot of others are already involved in because it is successful:",
        "examples": [
          "More and more companies have jumped on the broadband discount bandwagon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden large increase in the price, value, or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The tech stocks in the index posted the biggest jumps.",
          "a jump in sth Universities and colleges have reported a dramatic jump in the number of applications.",
          "a jump of 50%/150 points/€150, etc. Net casino revenues increased by 19% to $41 million, a jump of 138% over the fourth quarter of 2008.",
          "a 25%/90 point/20 pence, etc. jump Heavyweight stock helped to drag the FTSE 100 higher with a 27.5p jump to 742p.",
          "a jump from sth The increase in home repossessions, showing a 31% jump from last year's figures, is depressing property values.",
          "a jump in profits/sales/inflation",
          "a big/sharp/significant jump"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an advantage over other companies or people:",
        "examples": [
          "Big companies are always looking to get a jump on their rivals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jumped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push yourself suddenly off the ground and into the air using your legs:",
        "examples": [
          "The children were jumping up and down with excitement.",
          "She ran across the grass and jumped into the water.",
          "He had to jump out of an upstairs window to escape.",
          "Our cat is always jumping up on/onto the furniture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push yourself suddenly off the ground in order to go over something:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you jump over/across this stream?",
          "All the horses are finding it difficult to jump the last fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or act suddenly or quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He suddenly jumped to his feet/jumped up and left.",
          "She jumped in/into a taxi and rushed to the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a noise or action causes you to jump, your body makes a sudden sharp movement because of surprise or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "The loud explosion made everyone jump.",
          "I almost jumped out of my skin when I heard a loud crash downstairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase suddenly by a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "House prices have jumped dramatically.",
          "The cost of building the road has jumped by 70 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a story, film, play, etc. jumps, it moves suddenly between different parts of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie is about his adult life, but it keeps jumping (back) to when he was a child.",
          "His talk was hard to follow because he kept jumping from one subject to another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid or leave out a point or stage from the correct order in a series:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to follow the instructions exactly, you can't just jump a few steps ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack someone suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "They were just walking home when a bunch of guys jumped (on) them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past or away from something illegally or wrongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The police video showed that she had jumped the (traffic) lights.",
          "Several sailors jumped ship (= left their ship without permission) in New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to appear for a court trial after being released until the trial in exchange for payment:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd never have thought Hugh would jump bail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a place is jumping, it is crowded and full of life:",
        "examples": [
          "This joint (= place of entertainment) is really jumping tonight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jumper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing with long sleeves that is usually made from wool, is worn on the upper part of the body and does not open at the front:",
        "examples": [
          "a red woolly jumper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to an informal way of playing football, often in the street and using clothes instead of goalposts, especially when you have happy memories of doing this when you were a child :",
        "examples": [
          "They bring the \"jumpers for goalposts\" spirit to their games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dress that does not cover the arms and is usually worn over another piece of clothing that does cover the arms",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal that jumps:",
        "examples": [
          "A bungee jumper leapt 100 metres from a cable car in the Swiss Alps.",
          "They are proficient parachute jumpers and many have more than 200 jumps.",
          "Edwards says the horse is a good jumper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who competes in a sports event that involves jumping:",
        "examples": [
          "long jumper She was a gold-medal winning long jumper.",
          "high jumper The team's top high jumper is injured.",
          "ski jumper He become the first Japanese ski jumper to win the overall title.",
          "We'll get to see the world's best runners and jumpers as the Olympic qualifying rounds begin tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in rugby, a player in the team whose job is to jump in the air to catch the ball at the lineout (= the occasion when play starts again by the ball being thrown in from the side of the field):",
        "examples": [
          "lineout jumper Samoa's first choice lineout jumper broke an ankle last month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, an attempt to score in which the player throws the ball towards the basket while jumping in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Walker hit the game-winning jumper at the buzzer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dress without sleeves that is usually worn over a shirt",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br A jumper is a sweater.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who can push himself or herself into the air using their legs and feet:",
        "examples": [
          "To dunk a basketball when you’re just six feet tall, you have to be a great jumper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jumpers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing with long sleeves that is usually made from wool, is worn on the upper part of the body and does not open at the front:",
        "examples": [
          "a red woolly jumper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to an informal way of playing football, often in the street and using clothes instead of goalposts, especially when you have happy memories of doing this when you were a child :",
        "examples": [
          "They bring the \"jumpers for goalposts\" spirit to their games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dress that does not cover the arms and is usually worn over another piece of clothing that does cover the arms",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal that jumps:",
        "examples": [
          "A bungee jumper leapt 100 metres from a cable car in the Swiss Alps.",
          "They are proficient parachute jumpers and many have more than 200 jumps.",
          "Edwards says the horse is a good jumper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who competes in a sports event that involves jumping:",
        "examples": [
          "long jumper She was a gold-medal winning long jumper.",
          "high jumper The team's top high jumper is injured.",
          "ski jumper He become the first Japanese ski jumper to win the overall title.",
          "We'll get to see the world's best runners and jumpers as the Olympic qualifying rounds begin tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in rugby, a player in the team whose job is to jump in the air to catch the ball at the lineout (= the occasion when play starts again by the ball being thrown in from the side of the field):",
        "examples": [
          "lineout jumper Samoa's first choice lineout jumper broke an ankle last month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, an attempt to score in which the player throws the ball towards the basket while jumping in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Walker hit the game-winning jumper at the buzzer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dress without sleeves that is usually worn over a shirt",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br A jumper is a sweater.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who can push himself or herself into the air using their legs and feet:",
        "examples": [
          "To dunk a basketball when you’re just six feet tall, you have to be a great jumper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jumping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push yourself suddenly off the ground and into the air using your legs:",
        "examples": [
          "The children were jumping up and down with excitement.",
          "She ran across the grass and jumped into the water.",
          "He had to jump out of an upstairs window to escape.",
          "Our cat is always jumping up on/onto the furniture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push yourself suddenly off the ground in order to go over something:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you jump over/across this stream?",
          "All the horses are finding it difficult to jump the last fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or act suddenly or quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He suddenly jumped to his feet/jumped up and left.",
          "She jumped in/into a taxi and rushed to the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a noise or action causes you to jump, your body makes a sudden sharp movement because of surprise or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "The loud explosion made everyone jump.",
          "I almost jumped out of my skin when I heard a loud crash downstairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase suddenly by a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "House prices have jumped dramatically.",
          "The cost of building the road has jumped by 70 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a story, film, play, etc. jumps, it moves suddenly between different parts of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie is about his adult life, but it keeps jumping (back) to when he was a child.",
          "His talk was hard to follow because he kept jumping from one subject to another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid or leave out a point or stage from the correct order in a series:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to follow the instructions exactly, you can't just jump a few steps ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack someone suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "They were just walking home when a bunch of guys jumped (on) them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past or away from something illegally or wrongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The police video showed that she had jumped the (traffic) lights.",
          "Several sailors jumped ship (= left their ship without permission) in New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to appear for a court trial after being released until the trial in exchange for payment:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd never have thought Hugh would jump bail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a place is jumping, it is crowded and full of life:",
        "examples": [
          "This joint (= place of entertainment) is really jumping tonight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jumps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push yourself suddenly off the ground and into the air using your legs:",
        "examples": [
          "The children were jumping up and down with excitement.",
          "She ran across the grass and jumped into the water.",
          "He had to jump out of an upstairs window to escape.",
          "Our cat is always jumping up on/onto the furniture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push yourself suddenly off the ground in order to go over something:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you jump over/across this stream?",
          "All the horses are finding it difficult to jump the last fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or act suddenly or quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He suddenly jumped to his feet/jumped up and left.",
          "She jumped in/into a taxi and rushed to the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a noise or action causes you to jump, your body makes a sudden sharp movement because of surprise or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "The loud explosion made everyone jump.",
          "I almost jumped out of my skin when I heard a loud crash downstairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase suddenly by a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "House prices have jumped dramatically.",
          "The cost of building the road has jumped by 70 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a story, film, play, etc. jumps, it moves suddenly between different parts of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie is about his adult life, but it keeps jumping (back) to when he was a child.",
          "His talk was hard to follow because he kept jumping from one subject to another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid or leave out a point or stage from the correct order in a series:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to follow the instructions exactly, you can't just jump a few steps ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack someone suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "They were just walking home when a bunch of guys jumped (on) them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past or away from something illegally or wrongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The police video showed that she had jumped the (traffic) lights.",
          "Several sailors jumped ship (= left their ship without permission) in New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to appear for a court trial after being released until the trial in exchange for payment:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd never have thought Hugh would jump bail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a place is jumping, it is crowded and full of life:",
        "examples": [
          "This joint (= place of entertainment) is really jumping tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden movement off the ground and into the air:",
        "examples": [
          "He won with a jump of 8.5 metres.",
          "a parachute jump",
          "Several horses fell at the last jump (= fence or other thing to be jumped over)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden sharp movement because of surprise or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "The door slammed and Rita woke up with a jump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden increase:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates are now at 6.75 - that's a jump of almost 2 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push yourself off the ground and into the air using your legs and feet:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The kids were jumping up and down with excitement.",
          "[ I ] The cats jumped up onto the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To jump sometimes means to lift yourself off the ground in order to go over something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Can you jump this fence?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move suddenly or quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "A man jumped out of the bushes.",
          "He jumped to his feet and ran out the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a noise or action causes you to jump, your body makes a sudden movement because of surprise or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "The thunder made us all jump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a car jumps the light, it starts moving past a traffic light while the light is still red.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move up or go across suddenly from one point or stage to another without stopping at the stages in between:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Her book jumped from fifth place to first place on the best-seller list.",
          "[ T ] The forest fire jumped the road and spread to the other side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you jump to conclusions, you judge a situation quickly and emotionally without having all the facts:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s not fair to jump to conclusions about a whole group of people based on one incident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase suddenly by a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Home prices in the area have jumped to an all-time high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was jumped and robbed by two guys on his way home from work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a push into the air from a surface, like the ground or ice, using your legs and feet:",
        "examples": [
          "The skater’s jump was high but not graceful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a move from one point or stage to another without stopping at the stages in between:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a big jump from general manager to president of the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if prices, profits, shares, etc. jump, they increase by a large amount in a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates look set to jump over the coming months.",
          "jump from sth to sth The PMI index jumped from 54.5 to 56.1 in March, its highest level for six years.",
          "jump (by) 31%/98 points/€116, etc. The airline's full-year pre-tax profits jumped 56% despite the impact of higher oil prices.",
          "Overall music sales have jumped more than 19 percent in the last twelve months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a company or organization in order to work for another, especially in order to get a higher salary or better working conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "Loyalty bonuses were paid to staff so they wouldn't jump ship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become involved in an activity that a lot of others are already involved in because it is successful:",
        "examples": [
          "More and more companies have jumped on the broadband discount bandwagon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden large increase in the price, value, or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The tech stocks in the index posted the biggest jumps.",
          "a jump in sth Universities and colleges have reported a dramatic jump in the number of applications.",
          "a jump of 50%/150 points/€150, etc. Net casino revenues increased by 19% to $41 million, a jump of 138% over the fourth quarter of 2008.",
          "a 25%/90 point/20 pence, etc. jump Heavyweight stock helped to drag the FTSE 100 higher with a 27.5p jump to 742p.",
          "a jump from sth The increase in home repossessions, showing a 31% jump from last year's figures, is depressing property values.",
          "a jump in profits/sales/inflation",
          "a big/sharp/significant jump"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an advantage over other companies or people:",
        "examples": [
          "Big companies are always looking to get a jump on their rivals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jumpsuit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing that covers both the upper body and the legs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jumpsuits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing that covers both the upper body and the legs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jumpy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "nervous and worried, especially because you are frightened or guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother gets very jumpy when she's alone in the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nervous or anxious:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop watching him; it makes him jumpy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nervous or uncertain about what might happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Calming jumpy markets can be difficult in times of crisis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "junction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where things, especially roads or railways, come together:",
        "examples": [
          "You should slow down as you approach the junction.",
          "UK There's a service station at the next motorway junction (= point from which you can leave the motorway)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where things, esp. roads and railroads, meet or join:",
        "examples": [
          "The shopping center is near the junction of the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "juncture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular point in time:",
        "examples": [
          "At this juncture, it is impossible to say whether she will make a full recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular point in time or stage in a series of events:",
        "examples": [
          "Negotiations are at a critical juncture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "june": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sixth month of the year, after May and before July:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of people get married in June.",
          "His birthday is on 21 June.",
          "Last June we had a lot of rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sixth month of the year, after May and before July",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jungle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tropical forest in which trees and plants grow very closely together:",
        "examples": [
          "The Yanomami people live in the South American jungle.",
          "Either side of the river is dense, impenetrable jungle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an uncontrolled or confusing mass of things:",
        "examples": [
          "Our garden is a real jungle.",
          "a jungle of electronic equipment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which it is difficult to succeed because a lot of people are competing against each other:",
        "examples": [
          "You've got to be determined in this life - it's a jungle out there, kid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of popular dance music with an extremely fast rhythm and a low range of musical notes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a forest in one of the hottest regions of the earth, where trees and plants grow very close together",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jungles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tropical forest in which trees and plants grow very closely together:",
        "examples": [
          "The Yanomami people live in the South American jungle.",
          "Either side of the river is dense, impenetrable jungle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an uncontrolled or confusing mass of things:",
        "examples": [
          "Our garden is a real jungle.",
          "a jungle of electronic equipment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which it is difficult to succeed because a lot of people are competing against each other:",
        "examples": [
          "You've got to be determined in this life - it's a jungle out there, kid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of popular dance music with an extremely fast rhythm and a low range of musical notes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a forest in one of the hottest regions of the earth, where trees and plants grow very close together",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "junior": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has a job at a low level within an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "an office junior"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student at a junior school",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Lewis has just moved up to the juniors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student in the third year of a course that lasts for four years at a school or college",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young person below a particular age who is involved in an activity, especially sport:",
        "examples": [
          "Saturday morning sessions are for juniors only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "three, eight, etc. years younger than someone:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother is five years my junior.",
          "My sister is my junior by three years (= three years younger than me)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to your son:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on, Junior, time for bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "low or lower in rank:",
        "examples": [
          "I object to being told what to do by someone junior to me.",
          "a junior doctor/partner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with or involving young people below a particular age:",
        "examples": [
          "junior orchestra",
          "Junior members are not permitted to compete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after a man's name to refer to the younger of two men in the same family who have the same name:",
        "examples": [
          "Sammy Davis, Jr."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "less advanced, or lower in rank:",
        "examples": [
          "the junior varsity",
          "Alfredo is a junior partner in the law firm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "younger:",
        "examples": [
          "He was born in April, so he’s three months my junior (= he is three months younger)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student in the third year of a program of study in a college, university, or high school (= a school for students aged 14 to 18)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone of a low rank, or of a lower rank in relation to others, in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "junior role/position",
          "a junior doctor/barrister/executive",
          "junior ministers/senators",
          "junior to sb They promoted a man who was junior to me and made him my boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a junior stock market is one in which shares of smaller or less known companies are traded:",
        "examples": [
          "The investment company is planning to raise £370 million through a flotation on AIM, London's junior exchange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an employee of a low rank, or a lower rank in relation to others:",
        "examples": [
          "Directors' rewards have increased exponentially compared with those of their juniors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "juniors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has a job at a low level within an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "an office junior"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student at a junior school",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Lewis has just moved up to the juniors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student in the third year of a course that lasts for four years at a school or college",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young person below a particular age who is involved in an activity, especially sport:",
        "examples": [
          "Saturday morning sessions are for juniors only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "three, eight, etc. years younger than someone:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother is five years my junior.",
          "My sister is my junior by three years (= three years younger than me)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to your son:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on, Junior, time for bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "low or lower in rank:",
        "examples": [
          "I object to being told what to do by someone junior to me.",
          "a junior doctor/partner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with or involving young people below a particular age:",
        "examples": [
          "junior orchestra",
          "Junior members are not permitted to compete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after a man's name to refer to the younger of two men in the same family who have the same name:",
        "examples": [
          "Sammy Davis, Jr."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "less advanced, or lower in rank:",
        "examples": [
          "the junior varsity",
          "Alfredo is a junior partner in the law firm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "younger:",
        "examples": [
          "He was born in April, so he’s three months my junior (= he is three months younger)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student in the third year of a program of study in a college, university, or high school (= a school for students aged 14 to 18)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone of a low rank, or of a lower rank in relation to others, in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "junior role/position",
          "a junior doctor/barrister/executive",
          "junior ministers/senators",
          "junior to sb They promoted a man who was junior to me and made him my boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a junior stock market is one in which shares of smaller or less known companies are traded:",
        "examples": [
          "The investment company is planning to raise £370 million through a flotation on AIM, London's junior exchange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an employee of a low rank, or a lower rank in relation to others:",
        "examples": [
          "Directors' rewards have increased exponentially compared with those of their juniors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "juniper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small evergreen bush (= one that never loses its leaves) with sharp leaves and small purple fruits that are used in medicine and in making gin (= a type of strong alcoholic drink):",
        "examples": [
          "juniper berries"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "junk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "things that are considered to be of no use or value, or of low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "We ought to clear out this cupboard - it's full of junk.",
          "I can't stand watching the junk that's on TV these days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dangerous drug, especially heroin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Chinese ship with a flat bottom and square sails",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man's outer sexual organs:",
        "examples": [
          "He admitted showing his junk to the teens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something because it is of no use or value",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "things that are considered to be useless, worthless, or of low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "I cleared all the junk out of the garage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw out something because it is does not work well or is worthless:",
        "examples": [
          "Why don’t we junk this old TV and get a new one?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to debt or investment in a company or organization that has a low credit rating (= ability to pay its debt):",
        "examples": [
          "Junk advocates point out that the average junk portfolio lost about 10% of its value in October, a vastly superior performance to equities.",
          "junk level/rating/status The corporate bond market is heading for its worst year for credit quality after a wave of recent downgrades to junk status."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to advertising in the form of mail, email, etc. that is sent without your asking for it:",
        "examples": [
          "Junk fax companies are constantly searching for new numbers to call in a process called war dialing.",
          "junk email/mail/faxes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "junket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a journey or visit made for pleasure by an official that is paid for by someone else or with public money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unnecessary trip by a government official which is paid for with public money:",
        "examples": [
          "The senator is off on another junket to Hawaii at taxpayers’ expense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trip or party for a group of employees or politicians that is paid for by their company or government:",
        "examples": [
          "A group of MPs was criticized last week for spending thousands of pounds of taxpayers' money on a junket to Hollywood.",
          "a corporate/press junket"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "junkie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who cannot stop taking illegal drugs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who wants to have or do something all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer/TV junkie",
          "a publicity junkie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who regularly takes and is dependent on illegal drugs, esp. heroin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "humorous A junkie is also a person who enjoys or is interested in a particular activity to an extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want to follow politics, basically you have to become a talk-show junkie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "junkies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who cannot stop taking illegal drugs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who wants to have or do something all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer/TV junkie",
          "a publicity junkie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who regularly takes and is dependent on illegal drugs, esp. heroin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "humorous A junkie is also a person who enjoys or is interested in a particular activity to an extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want to follow politics, basically you have to become a talk-show junkie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "junkyard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place to which people take large things such as old furniture or machines that they no longer want",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place, often a large open area, where useless or unwanted items are left, and sometimes sold",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jupiter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the planet fifth in order of distance from the Sun, after Mars and before Saturn",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Roman mythology (= ancient stories), the greatest of the gods, the god of the sky and the weather, who ruled over human beings and the other gods:",
        "examples": [
          "In Roman times a temple to Jupiter stood here.",
          "Jupiter was the Roman god of thunder and storms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the planet fifth in order of distance from the sun, after Mars and before Saturn",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "jurassic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "from or referring to the period of time between around 208 and 146 million years ago, in which the first birds appeared and the single piece of land broke up into separate continents:",
        "examples": [
          "The allosaurus was a fearsome predator that lived during the Jurassic Period 150 million years ago.",
          "New Mexico's Jurassic formations hint of isolated dinosaur populations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time between around 208 and 146 million years ago, in which the first birds appeared and the single piece of land broke up into separate continents:",
        "examples": [
          "Dinosaurs were far better adapted to life in the Jurassic.",
          "The brontosaurs had long necks that enabled them to reach the high-growing conifers prevalent in the Jurassic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "juries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have been chosen to listen to all the facts in a trial in a law court and to decide if a person is guilty or not guilty, or if a claim has been proved:",
        "examples": [
          "members of the jury",
          "The jury has/have been unable to return a verdict (= reach a decision).",
          "Police officers aren't usually allowed to be/sit/serve on a jury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people chosen to decide the winner of a competition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have been chosen to listen to the facts of a trial in a law court and to decide whether a person is guilty or not guilty, or whether a claim has been proved:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a trial by jury/a jury trial",
          "[ C ] My husband served on a jury in a criminal case a few months ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A jury is also a group of people chosen to judge a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The jury chose an unexpected winner for the literary prize."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have been chosen to listen to the facts in a court action and decide whether a person is guilty or not guilty or whether a claim has been proved:",
        "examples": [
          "He was flanked by two prison officers as he awaited the jury's verdict.",
          "Last year a California jury awarded $172m to staff who had been forced to work through meal breaks.",
          "a jury acquits/convicts/deliberates The jury convicted seven of the men of conspiracy, but acquitted nine others.",
          "A series of suspicious phone calls took place between the defendants, a jury heard yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that people have not yet decided whether something is good or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The jury is still out on whether she is the right person to revive the company's fortunes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jurisdiction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the authority of a court or official organization to make decisions and judgments :",
        "examples": [
          "The court has no jurisdiction in/over cases of this kind.",
          "School admissions are not under/within our jurisdiction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official authority to make (esp. legal) decisions and judgments:",
        "examples": [
          "The Supreme Court ruled that the US government had no jurisdiction over crimes committed on Indian lands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the authority that a particular court of law or official organization has to make laws, rules, or legal decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "A law passed in 2006 sought to strip the federal courts of jurisdiction to consider the detainees' plight.",
          "the jurisdiction of sth The appellant challenged the jurisdiction of the court.",
          "jurisdiction in sth For the rules as to jurisdiction in bankruptcy proceedings, including debtors' petitions, see Chapter 1.",
          "jurisdiction to do sth He dismissed the case but retained jurisdiction to resolve any disputes over the settlements.",
          "jurisdiction over sth The United States Court of Appeals has exclusive jurisdiction over patent appeals.",
          "subject to/under/within the jurisdiction of sb/sth If the claim relates to employment matters it will normally be within the jurisdiction of the industrial tribunal.",
          "Cable and satellite channels are outside the jurisdiction of the FCC.",
          "exercise/establish/assume jurisdiction",
          "expand/extend/limit jurisdiction",
          "assert/lack jurisdiction An industrial tribunal claimed that it lacked jurisdiction to hear the appellant's complaint of unfair dismissal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country, state, or other area where a particular set of laws or rules must be obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The financial community would like to see conformity of rules and regulations between different jurisdictions.",
          "foreign/local/state jurisdictions"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jurisdictional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with the authority of a court or official organization to make decisions and judgments:",
        "examples": [
          "jurisdictional decisions",
          "The Constitution limits the jurisdictional reach of state courts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "juror": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a jury",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a jury:",
        "examples": [
          "A majority of the jurors were women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is a member of a jury:",
        "examples": [
          "potential/prospective juror Potential jurors are warned to expect to serve for a minimum of 10 days.",
          "The defendant told jurors that the $7,993 was an advance for future flooring jobs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jurors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a jury",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a jury:",
        "examples": [
          "A majority of the jurors were women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is a member of a jury:",
        "examples": [
          "potential/prospective juror Potential jurors are warned to expect to serve for a minimum of 10 days.",
          "The defendant told jurors that the $7,993 was an advance for future flooring jobs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jury": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have been chosen to listen to all the facts in a trial in a law court and to decide if a person is guilty or not guilty, or if a claim has been proved:",
        "examples": [
          "members of the jury",
          "The jury has/have been unable to return a verdict (= reach a decision).",
          "Police officers aren't usually allowed to be/sit/serve on a jury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people chosen to decide the winner of a competition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have been chosen to listen to the facts of a trial in a law court and to decide whether a person is guilty or not guilty, or whether a claim has been proved:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a trial by jury/a jury trial",
          "[ C ] My husband served on a jury in a criminal case a few months ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A jury is also a group of people chosen to judge a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The jury chose an unexpected winner for the literary prize."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have been chosen to listen to the facts in a court action and decide whether a person is guilty or not guilty or whether a claim has been proved:",
        "examples": [
          "He was flanked by two prison officers as he awaited the jury's verdict.",
          "Last year a California jury awarded $172m to staff who had been forced to work through meal breaks.",
          "a jury acquits/convicts/deliberates The jury convicted seven of the men of conspiracy, but acquitted nine others.",
          "A series of suspicious phone calls took place between the defendants, a jury heard yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that people have not yet decided whether something is good or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The jury is still out on whether she is the right person to revive the company's fortunes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "justice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "fairness in the way people are dealt with:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no justice in the world when people can be made to suffer like that.",
          "The winner has been disqualified for cheating, so justice has been done (= a fair situation has been achieved)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of laws in a country that judges and punishes people:",
        "examples": [
          "the justice system in this country consists of a series of law courts at different levels.",
          "The police are doing all they can to bring those responsible for the bombing to justice.",
          "They are victims of a miscarriage of justice (= when the law has been carried out wrongly).",
          "He has been accused of obstructing the course of justice (= preventing the law being put into action)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judge in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "The president is expected to name a new Supreme Court justice within the next few days.",
          "Justice Ben Overton"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before the name of a judge in the High Court:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr Justice Ellis"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being morally correct or fair:",
        "examples": [
          "He accused the police of false arrest and demanded justice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of laws by which people are judged and punished:",
        "examples": [
          "the criminal justice system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judge, esp. of one of the higher courts of law:",
        "examples": [
          "a justice of the US Supreme Court"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of laws within a country or state by which people are judged and punished:",
        "examples": [
          "The decision was welcomed as a great day for the British justice system.",
          "Prosecutors alleged that she had obstructed justice by lying to investigators.",
          "local/international justice",
          "a miscarriage/obstruction of justice Under the new scheme, victims of miscarriages of justice would be entitled to compensation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being fair and right:",
        "examples": [
          "justice for sb We want justice for those who have suffered because of the company's actions.",
          "social/racial justice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, a judge in a court of law, especially a higher court:",
        "examples": [
          "a Supreme Court/Chief Justice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, a title used before the name of a judge in the High Court:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr Justice Cooke"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "justifiable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is justifiable, there is a good reason for it:",
        "examples": [
          "Her actions were quite justifiable in the circumstances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be explained or shown to be reasonable; understandable:",
        "examples": [
          "The jury decided that the shooting was justifiable because Rogers thought his own life was in danger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "justifiably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way for which there is a good reason:",
        "examples": [
          "He was justifiably proud of his achievements.",
          "People are justifiably angry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "justification": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a good reason or explanation for something:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no justification for treating people so badly.",
          "It can be said, with some justification, that she is one of the greatest actresses on the English stage today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "justified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a good reason for something:",
        "examples": [
          "I accept that the criticism is completely justified.",
          "I think you were quite justified in complaining."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "justifies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give or to be a good reason for:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] I can't really justify taking another day off work.",
          "Are you sure that these measures are justified?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you justify yourself, you give a good reason for what you have done:",
        "examples": [
          "It was the only thing that I could do - I don't have to justify myself to anyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that something is reasonable, right, or true:",
        "examples": [
          "Her fears of a low voter turnout were justified when fewer than half of the people voted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "justify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give or to be a good reason for:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] I can't really justify taking another day off work.",
          "Are you sure that these measures are justified?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you justify yourself, you give a good reason for what you have done:",
        "examples": [
          "It was the only thing that I could do - I don't have to justify myself to anyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that something is reasonable, right, or true:",
        "examples": [
          "Her fears of a low voter turnout were justified when fewer than half of the people voted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "justifying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or to be a good reason for:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] I can't really justify taking another day off work.",
          "Are you sure that these measures are justified?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you justify yourself, you give a good reason for what you have done:",
        "examples": [
          "It was the only thing that I could do - I don't have to justify myself to anyone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "justly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a fair or morally correct way:",
        "examples": [
          "He was justly condemned to a long prison sentence.",
          "Kenji Mizoguchi is justly recognized as one of Japanese cinema’s greatest figures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a morally correct way; fairly:",
        "examples": [
          "We agreed that he was justly condemned to a long prison sentence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Justly also means with good reason or rightly:",
        "examples": [
          "Kenji Mizoguchi is justly recognized as one of Japanese cinema’s greatest figures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "juvenile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a young person who is not yet old enough to be considered an adult:",
        "examples": [
          "juvenile crime/offenders",
          "He was later taken to juvenile detention for violating the terms of his parole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "affecting children rather than adults:",
        "examples": [
          "The following year, he was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes.",
          "juvenile arthritis"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A juvenile animal is young and not fully grown:",
        "examples": [
          "juvenile salmon",
          "juvenile crabs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "silly and typical of a child:",
        "examples": [
          "juvenile behaviour",
          "a juvenile sense of humour",
          "He was ridiculed in a rather juvenile and at times spiteful way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not old enough to be considered an adult:",
        "examples": [
          "He was still a juvenile when the crime was committed.",
          "Some of those programs fail in that they transfer juveniles to adult correctional systems"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young animal that is not yet fully grown:",
        "examples": [
          "The marsh protects fish eggs and juveniles that need to evade predators until they can mature and move into open water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of, by, or for a young person who is not yet an adult:",
        "examples": [
          "He studied both adult and juvenile crime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "juveniles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a young person who is not yet old enough to be considered an adult:",
        "examples": [
          "juvenile crime/offenders",
          "He was later taken to juvenile detention for violating the terms of his parole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "affecting children rather than adults:",
        "examples": [
          "The following year, he was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes.",
          "juvenile arthritis"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A juvenile animal is young and not fully grown:",
        "examples": [
          "juvenile salmon",
          "juvenile crabs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "silly and typical of a child:",
        "examples": [
          "juvenile behaviour",
          "a juvenile sense of humour",
          "He was ridiculed in a rather juvenile and at times spiteful way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not old enough to be considered an adult:",
        "examples": [
          "He was still a juvenile when the crime was committed.",
          "Some of those programs fail in that they transfer juveniles to adult correctional systems"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young animal that is not yet fully grown:",
        "examples": [
          "The marsh protects fish eggs and juveniles that need to evade predators until they can mature and move into open water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of, by, or for a young person who is not yet an adult:",
        "examples": [
          "He studied both adult and juvenile crime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "juxtaposition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of putting things that are not similar next to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "the juxtaposition of two very different cultures",
          "An odd juxtaposition of talents worked exceedingly well on the project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "jv": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "k": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the eleventh letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "a computer with 256K of memory"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for 1,000, especially 1,000 pounds, dollars, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "His car cost him $20K."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "273°K"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the eleventh letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation forkindergarten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for kelvin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for thousand:",
        "examples": [
          "She earns £75K a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ka": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used for talking about large amounts of money and wanting a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Now it's time to count up the profits. Ka-ching!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kaiser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round bread roll with a thick crust that usually has five lines cut into the top forming a star shape:",
        "examples": [
          "We bought some kaiser rolls from the local delicatessen.",
          "For lunch I had a juicy cheeseburger served on a classic Kaiser roll."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of cabbage with green or purple tightly curled leaves",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kaleidoscope": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a toy in the shape of a tube, that you look through to see different patterns of light made by pieces of coloured glass and mirrors",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a changing and enjoyable mixture or pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "The street bazaar was a kaleidoscope of colours, smells, and sounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube-shaped device containing loose pieces of colored glass or plastic and mirrors which reflect changing patterns as the tube is turned",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kamikaze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A kamikaze attack is a sudden violent attack on an enemy, especially one in which the person or people attacking know that they will be killed:",
        "examples": [
          "a kamikaze attack/mission"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being willing to take risks and not worrying about safety:",
        "examples": [
          "kamikaze taxi drivers",
          "a kamikaze attitude"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kangaroo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large Australian mammal with a long stiff tail, short front legs and long powerful back legs on which it moves by jumping",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of large, Australian mammal with a long, thick tail, short front legs, and long powerful back legs, that moves by jumping",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kangaroos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large Australian mammal with a long stiff tail, short front legs and long powerful back legs on which it moves by jumping",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of large, Australian mammal with a long, thick tail, short front legs, and long powerful back legs, that moves by jumping",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kansas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the central US, whose capital city is Topeka:",
        "examples": [
          "We're not in Kansas anymore.",
          "Kansas is in the centre of the region."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kappa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the 10th letter of the Greek alphabet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kaput": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not working correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "The radio's kaput."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "severely damaged, broken, or not working correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "His credibility is kaput."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "karaoke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a form of entertainment, originally from Japan, in which recordings of the music but not the words of popular songs are played, so that people can sing the words themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "a karaoke bar/machine/night"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "karat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring how pure gold is:",
        "examples": [
          "a 24-karat gold wedding band"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring how pure gold is",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit used for measuring how pure gold is",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "karate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sport, originally from Japan, in which people fight using their arms, legs, hands, and feet. The level of skill a person has is shown by what colour belt they wear.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of fighting that uses fast, hard hits with the hands or feet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "karma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in Buddhism, Hinduism, and some other religions) the force produced by a person's actions in one life that influences what happens to them in future lives:",
        "examples": [
          "Hindus believe in karma, meaning they will answer for their actions - if not in this life, then in the next.",
          "He depended on Buddhism, in which the bad karma of killing can be balanced by the good karma of prayer and making merit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which things happen to someone as a result of their previous actions, or the force that makes this happen:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a great believer in karma - whatever happens will happen.",
          "I started to blame myself for the incident, as if it was karma, a payback for something bad I had done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the Buddhist and Hindu religions) the force produced by a person’s actions in one life which influences what happens to that person in future lives",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kayak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a light narrow canoe with a covering over the top",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, light, narrow boat, pointed at both ends, with a covering over the top, which is moved by using a paddle (= short pole with a wide, flat part)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kayaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of travelling in a kayak",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kazoo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small musical instrument consisting of a plastic or metal tube with a small piece of paper inside which shakes when the player hums (= sings with closed mouth) into it, making a high sound",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kc": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for King's Counsel: a British lawyer of high rank who is allowed to represent a person in court:",
        "examples": [
          "Sir William Garner, KC"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kebab": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "keel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the long piece of wood or metal along the bottom of a boat that forms part of its structure and helps to keep the boat balanced in the water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the long piece of wood or steel put along the bottom of a boat from front to back that supports the frame",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuing or operating without problems or sudden changes:",
        "examples": [
          "High oil prices are making it difficult to keep the economy and inflation on an even keel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "keeled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fall over suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "He finished the bottle, stood up to leave, and keeled over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a boat keels over, it turns upside down in the water:",
        "examples": [
          "The storm raged and they struggled to stop the boat from keeling over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall over suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "After running the marathon, Jasper keeled over with exhaustion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "keen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a keen tennis player.",
          "Joan wanted to go to a movie but I wasn't keen (= I didn't want to go).",
          "keen to They were very keen to start work as soon as possible.",
          "keen on She's keen on (playing) tennis.",
          "UK My son's mad keen on cycling.",
          "He's rather keen on a girl in his school (= he is very attracted to her)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme or very strong:",
        "examples": [
          "keen interest Many people are taking a keen interest (= a very great interest) in the result of the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good or well developed:",
        "examples": [
          "a keen sense of smell"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A keen wind is strong and cold:",
        "examples": [
          "a keen north wind"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very sharp:",
        "examples": [
          "a keen knife",
          "The tribe used obsidian to cut through whale skin, as the thick skin could dull even the keenest blade within a matter of minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud, long, sad sound, especially because someone has died",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of emotions and beliefs) strongly felt:",
        "examples": [
          "a keen interest in painting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an awareness or ability) very developed, or (of the mind) very quick to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "a keen eye for detail",
          "a keen sense of smell"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "eager, interested, and enthusiastic:",
        "examples": [
          "Theresa isn’t too keen on pets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if competition between people or businesses is keen, they are using a lot of effort to be more successful than the others:",
        "examples": [
          "Some firms are diversifying their businesses in response to keen competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if prices are keen, they are lower and offer more value than others:",
        "examples": [
          "Superstores may offer keen prices that small-town shops cannot match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very interested in something or eager to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "A keen member of two local investment clubs, he runs portfolios of shares for both himself and his wife.",
          "a keen interest in sth Among the foundation's donors are corporations with a keen interest in issues before the legislature.",
          "keen on sth Like every banker these days, he is keen on managing other people's wealth.",
          "keen to do sth The company is keen to expand beyond the UK."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "keenly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely or very strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "keenly aware They are keenly aware that this will be their last chance to succeed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you look at someone or something keenly, you watch them or it very closely, and notice every detail. :",
        "examples": [
          "He grunted a reply, and eyed me keenly from head to foot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an eager way:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'll get the photo blown up to put on my wall,\" he says, keenly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is keenly priced, it is cheap compared to other things of the same kind:",
        "examples": [
          "keenly priced There's a wide range of rugs, all keenly priced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "keeper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes care of animals or is in charge of valuable objects, a building, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "For a time he worked as an elephant keeper at Edinburgh Zoo.",
          "bees and their keepers",
          "the keeper of a lighthouse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone with good qualities, who you can have a long relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "If he introduces you to all his friends, he's a keeper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something good that is likely to be successful or useful for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "These new shows are keepers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some sports, the player who stands in the team's goal to try to stop the other team from scoring:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought he was going to cross the ball and so did the keeper.",
          "He's the keeper for an ice hockey team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cricket player who stands behind the wicket (= the set of three vertical sticks at which the ball is aimed) and whose job is to catch the ball if the batter (= the player who tries to hit the ball) does not hit it:",
        "examples": [
          "Four of the batsmen who perished were caught behind the wicket by the keeper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone responsible for guarding or taking care of a person, animal, or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "an animal keeper",
          "Each of the contest judges was assigned a keeper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes care of animals, buildings, etc. or is in charge of valuable objects or information:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the organization's official record keeper.",
          "an assistant keeper at the museum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is worth keeping:",
        "examples": [
          "I've tried many products similar to this, but this one is a keeper!",
          "The company is doing well, and their stock is definitely a keeper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "keepers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes care of animals or is in charge of valuable objects, a building, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "For a time he worked as an elephant keeper at Edinburgh Zoo.",
          "bees and their keepers",
          "the keeper of a lighthouse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone with good qualities, who you can have a long relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "If he introduces you to all his friends, he's a keeper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something good that is likely to be successful or useful for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "These new shows are keepers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some sports, the player who stands in the team's goal to try to stop the other team from scoring:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought he was going to cross the ball and so did the keeper.",
          "He's the keeper for an ice hockey team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cricket player who stands behind the wicket (= the set of three vertical sticks at which the ball is aimed) and whose job is to catch the ball if the batter (= the player who tries to hit the ball) does not hit it:",
        "examples": [
          "Four of the batsmen who perished were caught behind the wicket by the keeper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone responsible for guarding or taking care of a person, animal, or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "an animal keeper",
          "Each of the contest judges was assigned a keeper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes care of animals, buildings, etc. or is in charge of valuable objects or information:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the organization's official record keeper.",
          "an assistant keeper at the museum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is worth keeping:",
        "examples": [
          "I've tried many products similar to this, but this one is a keeper!",
          "The company is doing well, and their stock is definitely a keeper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "keeping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is in your keeping, you are taking care of it:",
        "examples": [
          "I left my car in her keeping when I went abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being carefully taken care of:",
        "examples": [
          "I left my son in safe keeping with my mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "doing something you promised or had scheduled:",
        "examples": [
          "We all get together for dinner once a month, in keeping with (= following) family tradition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of keeping or protecting something:",
        "examples": [
          "The keeping of accurate records relating to staff absence is absolutely essential."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "keeps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "for ever:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Do you want it back?\" \"No it's yours, for keeps.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "keg": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small barrel usually used for storing beer or other alcoholic drinks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small barrel (= container with a circular top and bottom and curved sides)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kegs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small barrel usually used for storing beer or other alcoholic drinks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small barrel (= container with a circular top and bottom and curved sides)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kelly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bright, strong green colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a bright, strong green colour:",
        "examples": [
          "a kelly-green T-shirt"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kelp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, brown plant that grows in the sea, used in some foods and medicines",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kelvin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a standard unit of temperature. One degree kelvin is equal to one degree Celsius.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a standard unit of temperature",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ken": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not in your area of knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "Financial matters are beyond my ken, I'm afraid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know someone or something",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kennel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, usually wooden, shelter for a dog to sleep in outside",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people leave their dogs to be taken care of while they are away, or a place where dogs are bred:",
        "examples": [
          "US We left our dog at the kennel when we went away.",
          "UK We left our dog in kennels when we went away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where animals are bred and trained and where people pay to leave their dogs to be taken care of while they are away",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a county (= an area with its own local government) in southeastern England:",
        "examples": [
          "She was on her way to Kent for the weekend.",
          "A Kent police officer showed them his badge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kentucky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the southeastern US, whose capital city is Frankfort:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of Kentucky's horses were affected by the disease.",
          "She was born in Kentucky."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kenya": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in East Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kept": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not work but is instead given money and a place to live by the person she or he is having a sexual relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "If he'd married her, he would have become a kept man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of keep",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kerb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the edge of a raised path nearest the road",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br forcurb",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kerfuffle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "noise, excitement, and argument:",
        "examples": [
          "Her glasses were broken in the kerfuffle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kernel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a nut that is inside the shell and can be eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the whole seed of the maize plant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important part of something, although it might not always be easy to find:",
        "examples": [
          "There is often a kernel of truth in what they say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the edible part of a nut that is inside the shell, or the whole seed of a grain plant:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. There’s a kernel of truth in what he said (= some small part of it is true)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kerosene": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a clear liquid with a strong smell made from coal or petroleum and used as a fuel in jet engines",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "this liquid when used as a fuel in heaters and lights",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of clear oil that is used as a fuel, esp. for heating and lighting",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ketamine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug used in medicine as an anaesthetic (= a substance that prevents pain in operations) and also used illegally",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ketchup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick, cold, red sauce made from tomatoes:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want some ketchup with your burger?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, red sauce made from tomatoes that is eaten on other foods:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want ketchup for your French fries?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kettle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container for boiling water, that has a lid, handle, and spout and is made from plastic or metal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to boil water in a kettle:",
        "examples": [
          "She came home from work and put the kettle on for tea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when police form lines around a crowd of people and prevent them from leaving a particular area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the police kettle a crowd of people, they form lines around them and prevent them from leaving a particular area.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a covered container with a handle and a spout (= opening for pouring), used for boiling water",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "key": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal that has been cut into a special shape and is used for opening or closing a lock, starting a car engine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "car/door keys"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the set of moving parts that you press with your fingers on a computer keyboard, or musical instrument to produce letters, numbers, symbols, or musical notes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of musical notes based on one particular note:",
        "examples": [
          "The song changes key halfway through.",
          "the key of C minor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the symbols used in a map or book with explanations of what they mean",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the answers to the questions in an exercise or test:",
        "examples": [
          "See the key to test 3 on page 176."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, low island in tropical regions, made of rock, sand, or coral (= a hard substance formed in the sea by groups of particular types of small animal) :",
        "examples": [
          "There are a number of different islands, or keys, here.",
          "The resort is located at the tip of the Florida Keys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "The key extends from the foul line to the baseline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very important and having a lot of influence on other people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a key figure in the international art world.",
          "a key factor in tackling the problem"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally damage a car by scratching its paint using a key:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone keyed his Porsche."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal cut into a special shape to fit into a lock where it can be turned to open something, such as a door, or to start something, such as a car engine:",
        "examples": [
          "I put the key into the ignition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the set of movable parts that you press with your fingers on a computer or other machine to produce letters, numbers, or symbols, or on a musical instrument to produce sound:",
        "examples": [
          "piano keys",
          "Press the shift key to write in capital letters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important part of achieving something or explaining a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Revision is the key to good writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of musical notes based on one particular note:",
        "examples": [
          "the key of C"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the symbols used in a map or book with explanations of what they mean:",
        "examples": [
          "The key is printed at the bottom of the page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the set of moving parts that you press with your fingers on a computer, etc. to produce letters, numbers, or symbols:",
        "examples": [
          "Press any key to continue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the symbols used in a map, chart, or book with explanations of what they mean:",
        "examples": [
          "For an explanation of these symbols, see key below."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best or only way to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The key is to prioritize your work, and to keep to your schedule.",
          "Hard work is the key to success.",
          "A focus on training is often the key to unlocking potential."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very important and having a lot of influence on people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "The control of inflation is a key component of the government's economic policy.",
          "a key factor",
          "key to sth Education is key to the country's success.",
          "Getting the budget right is absolutely key."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information into a computer or a machine using a keyboard, or to spend time doing this work:",
        "examples": [
          "All the data will then need to be keyed.",
          "She spends most of her time keying."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "keyboard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the set of keys on a computer or typewriter that you press in order to make it work :",
        "examples": [
          "Switch off the computer and unplug the keyboard.",
          "The computer comes with a wireless mouse and keyboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the row of keys on a musical instrument such as a piano:",
        "examples": [
          "The width of piano keyboards became standard in the mid-1800s.",
          "Despite her expert fingering on the keyboard, she is simply too detached emotionally to be a great pianist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic musical instrument similar to a piano:",
        "examples": [
          "In front of him is an electronic keyboard.",
          "He briefly played keyboards with rock-and-roller John Mellencamp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information into a computer using a keyboard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of keys arranged in rows that you use to operate a computer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument having keys like a piano, or the set of keys on this type of instrument:",
        "examples": [
          "Steve plays keyboards, drums, and saxophone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the board with a set of keys on a computer, etc. to type information or that you use in order to make it work:",
        "examples": [
          "I prefer to use the keyboard rather than a mouse.",
          "This is a wireless keyboard with all the latest features."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information into a computer using a keyboard:",
        "examples": [
          "Who is going to keyboard all the data?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "keyboards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the set of keys on a computer or typewriter that you press in order to make it work :",
        "examples": [
          "Switch off the computer and unplug the keyboard.",
          "The computer comes with a wireless mouse and keyboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the row of keys on a musical instrument such as a piano:",
        "examples": [
          "The width of piano keyboards became standard in the mid-1800s.",
          "Despite her expert fingering on the keyboard, she is simply too detached emotionally to be a great pianist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic musical instrument similar to a piano:",
        "examples": [
          "In front of him is an electronic keyboard.",
          "He briefly played keyboards with rock-and-roller John Mellencamp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information into a computer using a keyboard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of keys arranged in rows that you use to operate a computer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument having keys like a piano, or the set of keys on this type of instrument:",
        "examples": [
          "Steve plays keyboards, drums, and saxophone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the board with a set of keys on a computer, etc. to type information or that you use in order to make it work:",
        "examples": [
          "I prefer to use the keyboard rather than a mouse.",
          "This is a wireless keyboard with all the latest features."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information into a computer using a keyboard:",
        "examples": [
          "Who is going to keyboard all the data?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "keycard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, plastic electronic card that is used instead of a key to open a door",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small plastic electronic card that is used instead of a key to open a door, especially at hotels",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "keyed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal that has been cut into a special shape and is used for opening or closing a lock, starting a car engine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "car/door keys"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the set of moving parts that you press with your fingers on a computer keyboard, or musical instrument to produce letters, numbers, symbols, or musical notes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of musical notes based on one particular note:",
        "examples": [
          "The song changes key halfway through.",
          "the key of C minor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the symbols used in a map or book with explanations of what they mean",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the answers to the questions in an exercise or test:",
        "examples": [
          "See the key to test 3 on page 176."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, low island in tropical regions, made of rock, sand, or coral (= a hard substance formed in the sea by groups of particular types of small animal) :",
        "examples": [
          "There are a number of different islands, or keys, here.",
          "The resort is located at the tip of the Florida Keys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "The key extends from the foul line to the baseline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very important and having a lot of influence on other people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a key figure in the international art world.",
          "a key factor in tackling the problem"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally damage a car by scratching its paint using a key:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone keyed his Porsche."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal cut into a special shape to fit into a lock where it can be turned to open something, such as a door, or to start something, such as a car engine:",
        "examples": [
          "I put the key into the ignition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the set of movable parts that you press with your fingers on a computer or other machine to produce letters, numbers, or symbols, or on a musical instrument to produce sound:",
        "examples": [
          "piano keys",
          "Press the shift key to write in capital letters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important part of achieving something or explaining a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Revision is the key to good writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of musical notes based on one particular note:",
        "examples": [
          "the key of C"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the symbols used in a map or book with explanations of what they mean:",
        "examples": [
          "The key is printed at the bottom of the page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the set of moving parts that you press with your fingers on a computer, etc. to produce letters, numbers, or symbols:",
        "examples": [
          "Press any key to continue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the symbols used in a map, chart, or book with explanations of what they mean:",
        "examples": [
          "For an explanation of these symbols, see key below."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best or only way to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The key is to prioritize your work, and to keep to your schedule.",
          "Hard work is the key to success.",
          "A focus on training is often the key to unlocking potential."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very important and having a lot of influence on people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "The control of inflation is a key component of the government's economic policy.",
          "a key factor",
          "key to sth Education is key to the country's success.",
          "Getting the budget right is absolutely key."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information into a computer or a machine using a keyboard, or to spend time doing this work:",
        "examples": [
          "All the data will then need to be keyed.",
          "She spends most of her time keying."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "keyhole": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hole in a lock that you put a key into",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "The losing team left far too many gaps in the keyhole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole in a lock into which a key fits",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "keynote": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the most important or most emphasized part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "This issue has become the keynote of the election campaign.",
          "a keynote address/speech/speaker (= an important talk/speaker at a formal meeting)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important part, esp. of an event, or something that is emphasized strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "a keynote speaker/speech",
          "Luxury is the keynote here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important or most obvious part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a brilliant designer and his keynote is simplicity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "She was chosen to deliver the keynote."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "keypad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small set of keys with numbers on them used to operate a television, phone, calculator, etc., or the keys with numbers on them usually found on the right side of a computer keyboard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small set of keys with numbers or letters on them, used to operate a phone, television, etc., or the set of keys with numbers on them that is usually found on the right side of a computer keyboard:",
        "examples": [
          "Hold down the red END key in order to lock the keypad on your phone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "keys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal that has been cut into a special shape and is used for opening or closing a lock, starting a car engine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "car/door keys"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the set of moving parts that you press with your fingers on a computer keyboard, or musical instrument to produce letters, numbers, symbols, or musical notes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of musical notes based on one particular note:",
        "examples": [
          "The song changes key halfway through.",
          "the key of C minor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the symbols used in a map or book with explanations of what they mean",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the answers to the questions in an exercise or test:",
        "examples": [
          "See the key to test 3 on page 176."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, low island in tropical regions, made of rock, sand, or coral (= a hard substance formed in the sea by groups of particular types of small animal) :",
        "examples": [
          "There are a number of different islands, or keys, here.",
          "The resort is located at the tip of the Florida Keys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "The key extends from the foul line to the baseline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very important and having a lot of influence on other people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a key figure in the international art world.",
          "a key factor in tackling the problem"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally damage a car by scratching its paint using a key:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone keyed his Porsche."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal cut into a special shape to fit into a lock where it can be turned to open something, such as a door, or to start something, such as a car engine:",
        "examples": [
          "I put the key into the ignition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the set of movable parts that you press with your fingers on a computer or other machine to produce letters, numbers, or symbols, or on a musical instrument to produce sound:",
        "examples": [
          "piano keys",
          "Press the shift key to write in capital letters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important part of achieving something or explaining a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Revision is the key to good writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of musical notes based on one particular note:",
        "examples": [
          "the key of C"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the symbols used in a map or book with explanations of what they mean:",
        "examples": [
          "The key is printed at the bottom of the page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the set of moving parts that you press with your fingers on a computer, etc. to produce letters, numbers, or symbols:",
        "examples": [
          "Press any key to continue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the symbols used in a map, chart, or book with explanations of what they mean:",
        "examples": [
          "For an explanation of these symbols, see key below."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best or only way to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The key is to prioritize your work, and to keep to your schedule.",
          "Hard work is the key to success.",
          "A focus on training is often the key to unlocking potential."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very important and having a lot of influence on people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "The control of inflation is a key component of the government's economic policy.",
          "a key factor",
          "key to sth Education is key to the country's success.",
          "Getting the budget right is absolutely key."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information into a computer or a machine using a keyboard, or to spend time doing this work:",
        "examples": [
          "All the data will then need to be keyed.",
          "She spends most of her time keying."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "keystone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the middle stone in the top of an arch that has a special shape and holds all the other stones in position",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important part of a plan, idea, etc. on which everything else depends",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important part of a plan, idea, etc. on which everything else depends:",
        "examples": [
          "Selling overseas has been, and always will remain, one of the keystones of our national prosperity.",
          "A keystone of its corporate strategy is to invest in people, technology, and training to create a brand."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kg": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for kilogram",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "khaki": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a yellowish-brown or greenish-brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The hat is available in green, red, gray, khaki, and black.",
          "Most guests wore ivory, khaki, tan, or cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "military-style clothes made of yellowish-brown or greenish-brown cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "Some were in khaki and some in white navy uniforms.",
          "He was surrounded by armed guards wearing khaki."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loose cotton trousers, usually of a light brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "He was dressed in khakis and a T-shirt.",
          "At her private school, kids are required to wear khakis and polo shirts.",
          "Loafers can be paired with casual pieces like jeans, short skirts and khakis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "military-style clothes made of yellowish-brown or greenish-brown cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "The men look like soldiers, in khakis and caps.",
          "He owned civilian clothes, but when he appeared in public he always wore crisply pressed military khakis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a yellowish-brown or greenish-brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Students may wear khaki, navy or black trousers or skirts.",
          "We plan to paint the exterior walls khaki or terracotta.",
          "The armoured cars were khaki or black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale yellow-brown color, or a type of cloth that is this color and is often used to make uniforms for soldiers:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] I bought a new pair of summer khakis (= pants made of this cloth)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "khakis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a yellowish-brown or greenish-brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The hat is available in green, red, gray, khaki, and black.",
          "Most guests wore ivory, khaki, tan, or cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "military-style clothes made of yellowish-brown or greenish-brown cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "Some were in khaki and some in white navy uniforms.",
          "He was surrounded by armed guards wearing khaki."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loose cotton trousers, usually of a light brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "He was dressed in khakis and a T-shirt.",
          "At her private school, kids are required to wear khakis and polo shirts.",
          "Loafers can be paired with casual pieces like jeans, short skirts and khakis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "military-style clothes made of yellowish-brown or greenish-brown cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "The men look like soldiers, in khakis and caps.",
          "He owned civilian clothes, but when he appeared in public he always wore crisply pressed military khakis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a yellowish-brown or greenish-brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Students may wear khaki, navy or black trousers or skirts.",
          "We plan to paint the exterior walls khaki or terracotta.",
          "The armoured cars were khaki or black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale yellow-brown color, or a type of cloth that is this color and is often used to make uniforms for soldiers:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] I bought a new pair of summer khakis (= pants made of this cloth)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kibble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "food for animals in the form of hard round balls:",
        "examples": [
          "a bag of dog kibble"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with the foot, or to move the feet and legs suddenly and violently:",
        "examples": [
          "I kicked the ball as hard as I could.",
          "He was accused of kicking a man in the face.",
          "She felt the baby kicking inside her.",
          "The ice hockey player was removed from the game for kicking his opponent with his skate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a gun kicks, it jumps back suddenly and with force when the gun is fired.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you are very annoyed with yourself because you have done something stupid or missed a chance:",
        "examples": [
          "When I realized what I'd done I could have kicked myself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of kicking something:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave the ball a good kick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of excitement and pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "I get a real kick out of winning a race.",
          "He was stealing stuff just for kicks (= because he thought it was exciting)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the strong effect of an alcoholic drink:",
        "examples": [
          "Watch out for the fruit punch, it has a real kick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong or spicy taste :",
        "examples": [
          "Try adding ginger or chilli for a bit of a kick.",
          "The lively flavours and delicious kick of lime will give your tastebuds a wake-up call."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new interest, especially one that does not last long:",
        "examples": [
          "He's on an exercise kick (= he exercises a lot) at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shoes, especially fashionable sports shoes:",
        "examples": [
          "Hey, nice kicks. Are they new?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with the foot, or to move the feet and legs suddenly and violently:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I kicked the ball as hard as I could.",
          "[ I ] I kicked at the leaves, hoping to find the ring I dropped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of excitement and pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "We got a kick out of that show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new interest, esp. one that does not last long:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s been on an exercise kick lately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be annoyed because you did something stupid or failed to act when you had an opportunity:",
        "examples": [
          "You know you’ll kick yourself if you forget to do it, so just do it now!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to deal with a problem, or not deal with it immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "They decided to kick the idea of introducing a congestion charge into touch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try something or examine it carefully before you buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "Come and kick the tires on this latest version of the software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a new job that seems more powerful but is really less powerful, usually in order to stop them causing trouble for you:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a lousy salesman, so he was kicked upstairs to a desk job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send information or a decision to someone in a higher position:",
        "examples": [
          "We didn't have the authority to hire anyone, so the whole matter was kicked upstairs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kickback": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is paid to someone illegally in exchange for secret help or work",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "payment made to someone, esp. illegally, for providing help, a job, or a piece of business:",
        "examples": [
          "Bankhead got a contract to supply computers to the department in exchange for a kickback."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is secretly and illegally paid to someone in exchange for their help:",
        "examples": [
          "He is accused of paying kickbacks to a district official to win contracts with the school system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kickbacks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is paid to someone illegally in exchange for secret help or work",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "payment made to someone, esp. illegally, for providing help, a job, or a piece of business:",
        "examples": [
          "Bankhead got a contract to supply computers to the department in exchange for a kickback."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is secretly and illegally paid to someone in exchange for their help:",
        "examples": [
          "He is accused of paying kickbacks to a district official to win contracts with the school system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kicked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with the foot, or to move the feet and legs suddenly and violently:",
        "examples": [
          "I kicked the ball as hard as I could.",
          "He was accused of kicking a man in the face.",
          "She felt the baby kicking inside her.",
          "The ice hockey player was removed from the game for kicking his opponent with his skate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a gun kicks, it jumps back suddenly and with force when the gun is fired.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you are very annoyed with yourself because you have done something stupid or missed a chance:",
        "examples": [
          "When I realized what I'd done I could have kicked myself."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kicker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who kicks, especially a player in an American football team whose job is to kick the ball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something surprising:",
        "examples": [
          "And here’s the real kicker - if you buy one you get the second one free."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who kicks, esp. a player on a football team whose job is to kick the ball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml something surprising:",
        "examples": [
          "And here’s the real kicker, if you buy one you get the second one free."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kicking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with the foot, or to move the feet and legs suddenly and violently:",
        "examples": [
          "I kicked the ball as hard as I could.",
          "He was accused of kicking a man in the face.",
          "She felt the baby kicking inside her.",
          "The ice hockey player was removed from the game for kicking his opponent with his skate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a gun kicks, it jumps back suddenly and with force when the gun is fired.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you are very annoyed with yourself because you have done something stupid or missed a chance:",
        "examples": [
          "When I realized what I'd done I could have kicked myself."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kickoff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time when a game of soccer starts, or when it begins again after it has stopped because of a goal, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time when an activity starts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time when a football game starts, or a kick of the ball that starts play during a game:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Kickoff is at 6:30.",
          "[ C ] Patterson hurt his ankle on the opening kickoff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kicks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "shoes, especially fashionable sports shoes:",
        "examples": [
          "Hey, nice kicks. Are they new?",
          "Those kicks are badass!",
          "Man, I can't afford those kicks - they're limited edition.",
          "They said they were going to steal my kicks while I was in practice.",
          "How many pairs of kicks do you have?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kiddies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young child:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you looking for something to do with the kiddies during the holidays?",
          "It's an interesting show, but I wouldn't bring the kiddies.",
          "I had to take my son to a kiddies' party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended for young children:",
        "examples": [
          "He wanted to order off the kiddie menu.",
          "They were trying to cut up boxes with red kiddie scissors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young child:",
        "examples": [
          "We have soda for the kiddies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kidding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kidnap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take a person away illegally by force, usually in order to demand money in exchange for releasing them:",
        "examples": [
          "The wife of a businessman was kidnapped from her home in London last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of taking someone away by force and demanding money in exchange for releasing them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to illegally take a person away by force, usually in order to demand money in exchange for that person’s release:",
        "examples": [
          "The wife of a prominent businessman was kidnapped today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kidnapped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take a person away illegally by force, usually in order to demand money in exchange for releasing them:",
        "examples": [
          "The wife of a businessman was kidnapped from her home in London last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of taking someone away by force and demanding money in exchange for releasing them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to illegally take a person away by force, usually in order to demand money in exchange for that person’s release:",
        "examples": [
          "The wife of a prominent businessman was kidnapped today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kidnapper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes a person away illegally by force, usually in order to demand money in exchange for releasing them:",
        "examples": [
          "His kidnappers released him without any conditions.",
          "Her kidnappers demanded a $150,000 ransom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kidnappers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes a person away illegally by force, usually in order to demand money in exchange for releasing them:",
        "examples": [
          "His kidnappers released him without any conditions.",
          "Her kidnappers demanded a $150,000 ransom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kidnapping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is kidnapped",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kidnappings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is kidnapped",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kidney": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of a pair of small organs in the body that take away waste matter from the blood to produce urine:",
        "examples": [
          "kidney failure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "these organs from an animal, used as food:",
        "examples": [
          "steak and kidney pie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of a pair of small organs in the body that remove waste matter from the blood and produce urine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Kidney also means either of these organs from an animal used as food.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kidneys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of a pair of small organs in the body that take away waste matter from the blood to produce urine:",
        "examples": [
          "kidney failure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "these organs from an animal, used as food:",
        "examples": [
          "steak and kidney pie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of a pair of small organs in the body that remove waste matter from the blood and produce urine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Kidney also means either of these organs from an animal used as food.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kiev": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dish made of a piece of chicken stuffed with butter mixed with garlic (= a plant of the onion family that has a strong taste and smell), then covered in breadcrumbs (= very small pieces of dried bread) and baked or fried:",
        "examples": [
          "I ordered chicken Kiev and Adam ordered pork medallions.",
          "This is my mother's recipe for Chicken Kyiv.",
          "She found a chicken Kiev in the freezer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kike": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a Jewish person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "killed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to die:",
        "examples": [
          "Her parents were killed in a plane crash.",
          "Smoking can kill.",
          "Food must be heated to a high temperature to kill harmful bacteria."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop or destroy a relationship, activity, or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "Lack of romance can kill a marriage.",
          "They gave her some tablets to kill the pain.",
          "Kill your speed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drink all of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We killed off two six-packs watching the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone a lot of effort or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "It wouldn't kill you to apologize.",
          "He didn't exactly kill himself trying to get the work finished."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone a lot of pain:",
        "examples": [
          "I must sit down, my feet are killing me!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that someone will kill you, you mean that they will be very angry with you:",
        "examples": [
          "My sister would kill me if she heard me say that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone laugh a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "That comedian kills me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh very much:",
        "examples": [
          "It was so funny - we were all killing ourselves.",
          "Here's something that will make you kill yourself laughing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, to successfully prevent the opposing team from scoring during a time when your team has one fewer player because of a penalty (= a punishment for breaking the rules):",
        "examples": [
          "kill a penalty The Penguins killed the penalty and ultimately took the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In rugby, if a player kills the ball, they prevent it from being played, especially in a way that is against the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "kill the ball Jones was sent to the sin bin for killing the ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, to stop a moving ball with your foot or chest:",
        "examples": [
          "She killed the pass with her left foot, turned, and fired the ball home with her right.",
          "kill the ball He deftly killed the ball on his chest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports such as tennis, badminton, table tennis, and volleyball, if a player kills the ball, they hit it hard into the opponent's area of play in order to win a point:",
        "examples": [
          "She killed the smash to take the game and the first set.",
          "The floaty backhand was just asking to be killed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent a story, report, photograph, etc. from being published or broadcast in the media:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke with a top editor at the New York Times, trying to get them to kill the story.",
          "Every freelance writer has had a story killed at some point."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "killer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who kills another person:",
        "examples": [
          "Police are still hoping to find the dead woman's killer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that kills people, especially a disease or other illness:",
        "examples": [
          "Cancer and heart disease are the UK's biggest killers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that destroys plants, bacteria, or other organisms:",
        "examples": [
          "This chemical is found in most weedkillers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that stops or destroys a relationship, activity, or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "passion killer Stress and exhaustion are the number one passion killers.",
          "It'll save a lot of arguments and defang the silent killer of many a relationship: resentment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The last question was a real killer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very entertaining or skilful person, story, or performance:",
        "examples": [
          "real killer Dizzy was a real killer on the trumpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to kill someone or killing someone:",
        "examples": [
          "a killer disease",
          "killer bees"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely good, impressive, or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "She went on tour, backed by a killer band.",
          "killer ball He played an absolute killer ball.",
          "killer pass A killer pass, taking out two defenders, sent the winger in for a try."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that causes someone or something to die:",
        "examples": [
          "The police haven’t found the killer yet.",
          "Heart disease is a killer (= cause of death)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml If something is described as a killer, it is very difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The test was a real killer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A killer is also someone or something that is very entertaining or skilled:",
        "examples": [
          "Dizzy was a killer on the trumpet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "killers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who kills another person:",
        "examples": [
          "Police are still hoping to find the dead woman's killer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that kills people, especially a disease or other illness:",
        "examples": [
          "Cancer and heart disease are the UK's biggest killers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that destroys plants, bacteria, or other organisms:",
        "examples": [
          "This chemical is found in most weedkillers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that stops or destroys a relationship, activity, or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "passion killer Stress and exhaustion are the number one passion killers.",
          "It'll save a lot of arguments and defang the silent killer of many a relationship: resentment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The last question was a real killer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very entertaining or skilful person, story, or performance:",
        "examples": [
          "real killer Dizzy was a real killer on the trumpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to kill someone or killing someone:",
        "examples": [
          "a killer disease",
          "killer bees"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely good, impressive, or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "She went on tour, backed by a killer band.",
          "killer ball He played an absolute killer ball.",
          "killer pass A killer pass, taking out two defenders, sent the winger in for a try."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that causes someone or something to die:",
        "examples": [
          "The police haven’t found the killer yet.",
          "Heart disease is a killer (= cause of death)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml If something is described as a killer, it is very difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The test was a real killer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A killer is also someone or something that is very entertaining or skilled:",
        "examples": [
          "Dizzy was a killer on the trumpet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "killing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a person is murdered:",
        "examples": [
          "a series of brutal killings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel extremely tired:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to do some killing stomach exercises last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely funny:",
        "examples": [
          "She told us a killing story about her wedding day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn a lot of money in a short time and with little effort:",
        "examples": [
          "They made a killing when they sold their London flat at the top of the market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "killings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a person is murdered:",
        "examples": [
          "a series of brutal killings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel extremely tired:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to do some killing stomach exercises last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely funny:",
        "examples": [
          "She told us a killing story about her wedding day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn a lot of money in a short time and with little effort:",
        "examples": [
          "They made a killing when they sold their London flat at the top of the market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "killjoy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not like other people enjoying themselves",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kills": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to die:",
        "examples": [
          "Her parents were killed in a plane crash.",
          "Smoking can kill.",
          "Food must be heated to a high temperature to kill harmful bacteria."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop or destroy a relationship, activity, or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "Lack of romance can kill a marriage.",
          "They gave her some tablets to kill the pain.",
          "Kill your speed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drink all of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We killed off two six-packs watching the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone a lot of effort or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "It wouldn't kill you to apologize.",
          "He didn't exactly kill himself trying to get the work finished."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone a lot of pain:",
        "examples": [
          "I must sit down, my feet are killing me!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that someone will kill you, you mean that they will be very angry with you:",
        "examples": [
          "My sister would kill me if she heard me say that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone laugh a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "That comedian kills me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh very much:",
        "examples": [
          "It was so funny - we were all killing ourselves.",
          "Here's something that will make you kill yourself laughing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, to successfully prevent the opposing team from scoring during a time when your team has one fewer player because of a penalty (= a punishment for breaking the rules):",
        "examples": [
          "kill a penalty The Penguins killed the penalty and ultimately took the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In rugby, if a player kills the ball, they prevent it from being played, especially in a way that is against the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "kill the ball Jones was sent to the sin bin for killing the ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, to stop a moving ball with your foot or chest:",
        "examples": [
          "She killed the pass with her left foot, turned, and fired the ball home with her right.",
          "kill the ball He deftly killed the ball on his chest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports such as tennis, badminton, table tennis, and volleyball, if a player kills the ball, they hit it hard into the opponent's area of play in order to win a point:",
        "examples": [
          "She killed the smash to take the game and the first set.",
          "The floaty backhand was just asking to be killed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent a story, report, photograph, etc. from being published or broadcast in the media:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke with a top editor at the New York Times, trying to get them to kill the story.",
          "Every freelance writer has had a story killed at some point."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal or bird that has been hunted and killed, or the action of killing:",
        "examples": [
          "The leopard seizes its kill and begins to eat.",
          "move in for the kill Like other birds of prey, it quickly moves in for the kill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, a successful attempt to prevent an opposing team from scoring during a time when your team has one fewer player because of a penalty (= punishment for breaking the rules):",
        "examples": [
          "He's a big, physical defenceman who moves the puck well and is great on the penalty kill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to die:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Livestock are being killed by tigers in some areas.",
          "[ I ] Just a tiny drop of this poison is enough to kill.",
          "[ T ] fig. If you tell Mom, I’ll kill you (= I will be extremely angry with you)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To kill something can also mean to hurt, damage, remove, or destroy it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] It wouldn’t kill you to apologize.",
          "[ T ] The doctor gave her something to kill the pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you kill time or have time to kill, you do something while you are waiting for something else to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "We killed some time playing cards while we waited for the flight.",
          "I had a couple of hours to kill before dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that has been hunted and killed:",
        "examples": [
          "The leopard seized its kill and dragged it into the bush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop or destroy something:",
        "examples": [
          "The board's negative vote killed the deal.",
          "The poor economic situation has killed the plan to expand the business.",
          "All sorts of new media are killing regional newspapers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kilo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a kilogram:",
        "examples": [
          "a 200 kilo block of concrete"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "1,000 times the stated unit:",
        "examples": [
          "kilowatt",
          "kilohertz"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one thousand, used in units of measure:",
        "examples": [
          "kilometer",
          "kilowatt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "Each pack weighs about five kilos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form words that mean one thousand times the stated unit:",
        "examples": [
          "kilowatt",
          "kilohertz"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kilograms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of mass equal to 1,000 grams",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of weight equal to 1000 grams or 2.2 pounds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of weight equal to 1000 grams, or approximately 2.2 pounds:",
        "examples": [
          "These scales measure in kilograms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kilometer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement equal to 1,000 meters",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of length equal to 1000 meters or 0.62 mile",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kilometers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement equal to 1,000 meters",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of length equal to 1000 meters or 0.62 mile",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kilos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a kilogram:",
        "examples": [
          "a 200 kilo block of concrete"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "1,000 times the stated unit:",
        "examples": [
          "kilowatt",
          "kilohertz"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one thousand, used in units of measure:",
        "examples": [
          "kilometer",
          "kilowatt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "Each pack weighs about five kilos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form words that mean one thousand times the stated unit:",
        "examples": [
          "kilowatt",
          "kilohertz"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kilter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a state of not working well:",
        "examples": [
          "Missing more than one night's sleep can throw your body out of kilter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kimono": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, loose piece of outer clothing with very wide sleeves, traditionally worn by the Japanese",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, loose piece of outer clothing with very wide sleeves, traditionally worn by the Japanese",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "family and relations",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "your closest relation or relations:",
        "examples": [
          "We can't release his name until we have informed his next of kin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "family:",
        "examples": [
          "They’re not any kin of mine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kinda": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in writing to represent an informal way of saying \"kind of\":",
        "examples": [
          "I was kinda sorry to see him go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(spelled the way it is often spoken) kind of (= slightly):",
        "examples": [
          "I was kinda sorry to see him go."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kinder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "generous, helpful, and thinking about other people's feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a very kind and thoughtful person.",
          "It's very kind of you to help us.",
          "Please be kind to your sister!",
          "formal Would you be kind enough to/so kind as to close the door? (= please would you do this)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not causing harm or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "kind to the environment",
          "This soap is kinder to the skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group with similar characteristics, or a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "Today's vehicles use two kinds of fuel - petrol and diesel.",
          "What kind of (a) job are you looking for?",
          "I just don't have that kind of money (= I don't have so much money).",
          "The cupboard contained all kinds of strange things.",
          "Her travel company was the first of its kind (= of others that are similar)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "generous, helpful, and caring about other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a kind, thoughtful person.",
          "It was kind of you to give me your seat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group with similar characteristics, or a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "What kind of thing is it?",
          "They talked about all kinds of stuff.",
          "It’s the largest organization of its kind in history.",
          "Where books are concerned, Tyler and Chlo are two of a kind (= similar)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a payment that is given in the form of goods or services and not in the form of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Payment in kind involves investors receiving more bonds in place of cash interest.",
          "At least part of their salary is paid in kind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kindergarten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the first year of school, for children aged five",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a class for young children, usually children four and five years old, which is often the first year of formal education:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Callie will start kindergarten in September."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kindest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "generous, helpful, and thinking about other people's feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a very kind and thoughtful person.",
          "It's very kind of you to help us.",
          "Please be kind to your sister!",
          "formal Would you be kind enough to/so kind as to close the door? (= please would you do this)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not causing harm or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "kind to the environment",
          "This soap is kinder to the skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group with similar characteristics, or a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "Today's vehicles use two kinds of fuel - petrol and diesel.",
          "What kind of (a) job are you looking for?",
          "I just don't have that kind of money (= I don't have so much money).",
          "The cupboard contained all kinds of strange things.",
          "Her travel company was the first of its kind (= of others that are similar)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "generous, helpful, and caring about other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a kind, thoughtful person.",
          "It was kind of you to give me your seat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group with similar characteristics, or a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "What kind of thing is it?",
          "They talked about all kinds of stuff.",
          "It’s the largest organization of its kind in history.",
          "Where books are concerned, Tyler and Chlo are two of a kind (= similar)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a payment that is given in the form of goods or services and not in the form of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Payment in kind involves investors receiving more bonds in place of cash interest.",
          "At least part of their salary is paid in kind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kindle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause a fire to start burning by lighting paper, wood, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause strong feelings or ideas in someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Her imagination was kindled by the exciting stories her grandmother told her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a fire to start burning:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. Great literature kindled their imaginations (= made them work)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kindling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small dry sticks or other materials used to start a fire",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "small, dry sticks or other materials used to start a fire",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kindly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a kind way:",
        "examples": [
          "Stella has very kindly offered to help out with the food for the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when asking someone to do something, especially when you are annoyed with them but still want to be polite:",
        "examples": [
          "You are kindly requested to leave the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A kindly person or action is a kind one:",
        "examples": [
          "a kindly old lady"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) having a character that is generous, helpful, and caring about other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a kindly man"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a generous, helpful, and caring way:",
        "examples": [
          "They treated me kindly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kindness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being kind:",
        "examples": [
          "love and kindness"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kind action:",
        "examples": [
          "I wanted to thank them for all their kindnesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being generous, helpful, and caring about other people, or an act showing this quality:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She found his dark features handsome, but was attracted mostly by his kindness.",
          "[ C ] She has done him a kindness by reading his books."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kindred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "similar or related:",
        "examples": [
          "They sell dried fruit and nuts and other kindred products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being related, esp. by having the same opinions, feelings, and interests:",
        "examples": [
          "We recognized each other as kindred spirits as soon as we met."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kinds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "generous, helpful, and thinking about other people's feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a very kind and thoughtful person.",
          "It's very kind of you to help us.",
          "Please be kind to your sister!",
          "formal Would you be kind enough to/so kind as to close the door? (= please would you do this)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not causing harm or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "kind to the environment",
          "This soap is kinder to the skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group with similar characteristics, or a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "Today's vehicles use two kinds of fuel - petrol and diesel.",
          "What kind of (a) job are you looking for?",
          "I just don't have that kind of money (= I don't have so much money).",
          "The cupboard contained all kinds of strange things.",
          "Her travel company was the first of its kind (= of others that are similar)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "generous, helpful, and caring about other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a kind, thoughtful person.",
          "It was kind of you to give me your seat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group with similar characteristics, or a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "What kind of thing is it?",
          "They talked about all kinds of stuff.",
          "It’s the largest organization of its kind in history.",
          "Where books are concerned, Tyler and Chlo are two of a kind (= similar)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a payment that is given in the form of goods or services and not in the form of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Payment in kind involves investors receiving more bonds in place of cash interest.",
          "At least part of their salary is paid in kind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kinetic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving or producing movement:",
        "examples": [
          "kinetic energy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving or producing movement",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kinfolk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "members of the same family",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "family; kin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "king": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the title of) a male ruler of a country, who holds this position because of his royal birth:",
        "examples": [
          "King Richard II",
          "the kings and queens of England"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important, best, or most respected member of a group of animals, things, or people:",
        "examples": [
          "The lion is often called the king of the jungle.",
          "He's the new king of pop music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the game of chess, the king is the most important piece on the board. It can move one square in any direction.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a card with a picture of a king on it, used in games:",
        "examples": [
          "the king of hearts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as part of the name of something that is larger than the ordinary type:",
        "examples": [
          "king prawns",
          "a king penguin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who rules a country because he has been born into a family which by tradition or law has the right to rule, or the title given to such a man:",
        "examples": [
          "King Philip IV of Spain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A king is a playing piece in the game of chess and each player’s most important piece.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A king is also a playing card with a picture of a king on it:",
        "examples": [
          "the king of hearts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something is called the king of an activity, that person is the best or the most important in that activity:",
        "examples": [
          "He was baseball’s home run king."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, company, or organization that is thought to be the best or most successful:",
        "examples": [
          "It is widely considered to be king of the supermarket chains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that someone or something is the most important part of something or has the most influence:",
        "examples": [
          "In mergers and acquisitions, cash is king.",
          "They all followed the principle that the customer is king.",
          "Media executives are fond of saying that content is king."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kingdom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country ruled by a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area that is controlled by a particular person or where a particular quality is important:",
        "examples": [
          "the kingdom of God/Heaven",
          "the kingdom of love"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "the kingdom of the theatre",
          "the kingdoms of the mind"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the groups that natural things can be divided into, depending on their type:",
        "examples": [
          "the animal/plant kingdom"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country ruled by a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "She was queen of an ancient kingdom in Egypt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A kingdom is also one of the groups into which natural things can be divided, depending on their type.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kingdoms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country ruled by a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area that is controlled by a particular person or where a particular quality is important:",
        "examples": [
          "the kingdom of God/Heaven",
          "the kingdom of love"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "the kingdom of the theatre",
          "the kingdoms of the mind"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the groups that natural things can be divided into, depending on their type:",
        "examples": [
          "the animal/plant kingdom"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country ruled by a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "She was queen of an ancient kingdom in Egypt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A kingdom is also one of the groups into which natural things can be divided, depending on their type.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kingpin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the most important person within a particular organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the kingpin of a criminal gang"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in tenpin bowling (= a game played inside, in which you roll a heavy ball down a track to try to knock down a group of pins (= tall, thin wooden objects)), the pin that is in the middle of the group:",
        "examples": [
          "If the kingpin is knocked over, it will usually make all the other pins fall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important person in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the kingpin of the Democratic organization in Chicago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important person in a company or organization, often an illegal organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a drugs/crime kingpin"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the title of) a male ruler of a country, who holds this position because of his royal birth:",
        "examples": [
          "King Richard II",
          "the kings and queens of England"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important, best, or most respected member of a group of animals, things, or people:",
        "examples": [
          "The lion is often called the king of the jungle.",
          "He's the new king of pop music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the game of chess, the king is the most important piece on the board. It can move one square in any direction.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a card with a picture of a king on it, used in games:",
        "examples": [
          "the king of hearts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as part of the name of something that is larger than the ordinary type:",
        "examples": [
          "king prawns",
          "a king penguin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who rules a country because he has been born into a family which by tradition or law has the right to rule, or the title given to such a man:",
        "examples": [
          "King Philip IV of Spain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A king is a playing piece in the game of chess and each player’s most important piece.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A king is also a playing card with a picture of a king on it:",
        "examples": [
          "the king of hearts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something is called the king of an activity, that person is the best or the most important in that activity:",
        "examples": [
          "He was baseball’s home run king."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, company, or organization that is thought to be the best or most successful:",
        "examples": [
          "It is widely considered to be king of the supermarket chains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that someone or something is the most important part of something or has the most influence:",
        "examples": [
          "In mergers and acquisitions, cash is king.",
          "They all followed the principle that the customer is king.",
          "Media executives are fond of saying that content is king."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kink": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unwanted twist or bend in a wire, rope, pipe, etc. that is usually straight:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a kink in the pipe.",
          "Track inspectors were watching for kinks or bending of the steel rails, which can be caused by excessive heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved shape in hair that means that it does not hang straight down:",
        "examples": [
          "African American women, tired of trying to fit a white vision of beauty, have learned to love their kinks and curls.",
          "For years I have straightened my hair, ever since I saw the first kink in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sore place in a muscle, especially in the neck or back:",
        "examples": [
          "Massage is a marvelous way to work out the kinks in tense muscles.",
          "Thirty minutes later he was on the awards podium, working the kinks from his muscles and thinking about the next race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Pete still needs to iron out a few kinks in his game.",
          "The service is still relatively new, and the kinks - payments that are posted late, sites that are slow and hard to use - haven't been worked out yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strange habit, usually of a sexual nature:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie contains many familiar themes, and a sexual kink or two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sharp twist or bend in something such as a wire or rope:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a kink in the hose and the water wouldn’t come through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A kink is also a small problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The system will work fine once we work out a few kinks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kinks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unwanted twist or bend in a wire, rope, pipe, etc. that is usually straight:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a kink in the pipe.",
          "Track inspectors were watching for kinks or bending of the steel rails, which can be caused by excessive heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved shape in hair that means that it does not hang straight down:",
        "examples": [
          "African American women, tired of trying to fit a white vision of beauty, have learned to love their kinks and curls.",
          "For years I have straightened my hair, ever since I saw the first kink in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sore place in a muscle, especially in the neck or back:",
        "examples": [
          "Massage is a marvelous way to work out the kinks in tense muscles.",
          "Thirty minutes later he was on the awards podium, working the kinks from his muscles and thinking about the next race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Pete still needs to iron out a few kinks in his game.",
          "The service is still relatively new, and the kinks - payments that are posted late, sites that are slow and hard to use - haven't been worked out yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strange habit, usually of a sexual nature:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie contains many familiar themes, and a sexual kink or two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sharp twist or bend in something such as a wire or rope:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a kink in the hose and the water wouldn’t come through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A kink is also a small problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The system will work fine once we work out a few kinks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kinky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Kinky hair forms tight curls (= curving shapes) in a zigzag (= like a Z or a row of Zs joined together) or S-shaped pattern from the scalp (= the part of the head where the hair grows):",
        "examples": [
          "My hair is naturally kinky.",
          "She was one of the first models with short, kinky hair to feature in western fashion magazines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusual, strange, and possibly exciting, especially in ways involving unusual sexual acts:",
        "examples": [
          "Do we really need to know he enjoys kinky sex?",
          "The shop sold kinky underwear."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kinship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the relationship between members of the same family:",
        "examples": [
          "Different ethnic groups have different systems of kinship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of being close or similar to other people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt a real sense of kinship with his fellow soldiers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kiosk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small building where things such as chocolate, drinks, or newspapers are sold through an open window:",
        "examples": [
          "a station kiosk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small structure where things such as newspapers, magazines, and candy are sold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small building where things such as sweets, drinks, or newspapers are sold, often through an open window, or where you can buy tickets or get information:",
        "examples": [
          "I usually buy my paper from the kiosk at the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small machine in a public place which you can use to get tickets or information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "With the goal of one-stop service, the kiosk lets guests select rooms and print hotel receipts and airline boarding passes.",
          "an information kiosk with touch-screen technology"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to sleep, especially in a place that is not your home:",
        "examples": [
          "You can have my bed and I'll kip (down) on the sofa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a quick kip after lunch.",
          "I must get some kip."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kirk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a church",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the Church of Scotland",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kismet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a force that some people think controls what happens in the future, and is outside human control:",
        "examples": [
          "It must have been kismet. A few months after accepting the commission, she learned she would be having a baby."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kiss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to touch with your lips, especially as a greeting, or to press your mouth onto another person's mouth in a sexual way:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a young couple on the sofa, kissing passionately.",
          "kiss someone on something She kissed him on the mouth.",
          "[ + two objects ] He kissed the children good night/goodbye (= kissed them as a part of saying good night/goodbye)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gently touch something:",
        "examples": [
          "The breeze/sun kissed her bare shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you tell a child you will kiss a part of the body that hurts better, you mean you will make it feel better by kissing it:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Mummy, I hurt my knee.\" \"Come here, darling, and let me kiss it better.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of kissing someone:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone a kiss Give your granny a kiss.",
          "kiss on She gave him a kiss on the lips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small cake, biscuit, or sweet:",
        "examples": [
          "I used the spare meringue mixture to make meringue kisses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch or press your lips against another person, esp. another person’s lips or cheek, as a greeting or to express love:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] The two women hugged and kissed (each other).",
          "[ T ] He kissed the children goodbye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of touching or pressing your lips against another person, esp. another person's lips or cheek, as a greeting or to express love:",
        "examples": [
          "Give grandma a kiss and say goodnight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kissed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch with your lips, especially as a greeting, or to press your mouth onto another person's mouth in a sexual way:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a young couple on the sofa, kissing passionately.",
          "kiss someone on something She kissed him on the mouth.",
          "[ + two objects ] He kissed the children good night/goodbye (= kissed them as a part of saying good night/goodbye)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gently touch something:",
        "examples": [
          "The breeze/sun kissed her bare shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you tell a child you will kiss a part of the body that hurts better, you mean you will make it feel better by kissing it:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Mummy, I hurt my knee.\" \"Come here, darling, and let me kiss it better.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kisser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used with an adjective to describe how someone kisses:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh, he's a wonderful kisser, my boyfriend!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "your mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "She punched him right in the kisser."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kisses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to touch with your lips, especially as a greeting, or to press your mouth onto another person's mouth in a sexual way:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a young couple on the sofa, kissing passionately.",
          "kiss someone on something She kissed him on the mouth.",
          "[ + two objects ] He kissed the children good night/goodbye (= kissed them as a part of saying good night/goodbye)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gently touch something:",
        "examples": [
          "The breeze/sun kissed her bare shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you tell a child you will kiss a part of the body that hurts better, you mean you will make it feel better by kissing it:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Mummy, I hurt my knee.\" \"Come here, darling, and let me kiss it better.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of kissing someone:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone a kiss Give your granny a kiss.",
          "kiss on She gave him a kiss on the lips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small cake, biscuit, or sweet:",
        "examples": [
          "I used the spare meringue mixture to make meringue kisses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch or press your lips against another person, esp. another person’s lips or cheek, as a greeting or to express love:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] The two women hugged and kissed (each other).",
          "[ T ] He kissed the children goodbye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of touching or pressing your lips against another person, esp. another person's lips or cheek, as a greeting or to express love:",
        "examples": [
          "Give grandma a kiss and say goodnight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kissing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch with your lips, especially as a greeting, or to press your mouth onto another person's mouth in a sexual way:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a young couple on the sofa, kissing passionately.",
          "kiss someone on something She kissed him on the mouth.",
          "[ + two objects ] He kissed the children good night/goodbye (= kissed them as a part of saying good night/goodbye)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gently touch something:",
        "examples": [
          "The breeze/sun kissed her bare shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you tell a child you will kiss a part of the body that hurts better, you mean you will make it feel better by kissing it:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Mummy, I hurt my knee.\" \"Come here, darling, and let me kiss it better.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of things, such as tools or clothes, used for a particular purpose or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a first-aid/tool kit",
          "a pregnancy-testing kit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of parts sold ready to be put together:",
        "examples": [
          "He's making a model car from a kit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular clothing worn by a sports team, or the particular clothing and small pieces of equipment worn and used by people such as soldiers and sailors:",
        "examples": [
          "They were wearing football kit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the equipment needed for a particular purpose or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't go and buy all the kit until you know what sort of sailing you enjoy.",
          "A torch is an important piece of kit on backpacking trips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of things, such as tools or equipment, used for a particular purpose or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "We keep a first-aid kit in the office for emergencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A kit is also a set of parts sold ready to be put together:",
        "examples": [
          "a model airplane kit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of things that is used for a particular purpose or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a first-aid kit available in every office.",
          "information kit",
          "a digital photography starter kit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of parts sold ready to be put together and made into something:",
        "examples": [
          "Steel-framed buildings can be supplied in kit form."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kitchen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room where food is kept, prepared, and cooked and where the dishes are washed:",
        "examples": [
          "We usually eat breakfast in the kitchen.",
          "the kitchen table",
          "a new fitted kitchen (= cupboards that look the same attached to the walls and floor in the kitchen)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room where food is prepared and cooked",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kitchens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room where food is kept, prepared, and cooked and where the dishes are washed:",
        "examples": [
          "We usually eat breakfast in the kitchen.",
          "the kitchen table",
          "a new fitted kitchen (= cupboards that look the same attached to the walls and floor in the kitchen)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room where food is prepared and cooked",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a frame covered with cloth or plastic and joined to a long string, that you fly in the air when the weather is windy:",
        "examples": [
          "to fly a kite"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large bird of prey (= a bird that eats other birds and small animals)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light frame covered with plastic, paper, or cloth that is flown in the wind at the end of a long string, esp. for amusement:",
        "examples": [
          "On windy days the kids fly their kites in the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to illegally write a cheque on one account, which does not contain enough money to pay it, and deposit it another, taking the money from the second before it is discovered that the cheque is bad:",
        "examples": [
          "He was indicted for kiting checks at United Bank.",
          "The broker was jailed for a kiting scheme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use stolen cheques:",
        "examples": [
          "Anybody who knows that people are kiting cheques invoices should resign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal act of using cheques that have been kited to obtain money:",
        "examples": [
          "The kite can go on for weeks before one of the accounts goes into overdraft when the checks are returned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cheque that has been kited",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kites": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a frame covered with cloth or plastic and joined to a long string, that you fly in the air when the weather is windy:",
        "examples": [
          "to fly a kite"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large bird of prey (= a bird that eats other birds and small animals)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light frame covered with plastic, paper, or cloth that is flown in the wind at the end of a long string, esp. for amusement:",
        "examples": [
          "On windy days the kids fly their kites in the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to illegally write a cheque on one account, which does not contain enough money to pay it, and deposit it another, taking the money from the second before it is discovered that the cheque is bad:",
        "examples": [
          "He was indicted for kiting checks at United Bank.",
          "The broker was jailed for a kiting scheme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use stolen cheques:",
        "examples": [
          "Anybody who knows that people are kiting cheques invoices should resign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal act of using cheques that have been kited to obtain money:",
        "examples": [
          "The kite can go on for weeks before one of the accounts goes into overdraft when the checks are returned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cheque that has been kited",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of things, such as tools or clothes, used for a particular purpose or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a first-aid/tool kit",
          "a pregnancy-testing kit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of parts sold ready to be put together:",
        "examples": [
          "He's making a model car from a kit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular clothing worn by a sports team, or the particular clothing and small pieces of equipment worn and used by people such as soldiers and sailors:",
        "examples": [
          "They were wearing football kit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the equipment needed for a particular purpose or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't go and buy all the kit until you know what sort of sailing you enjoy.",
          "A torch is an important piece of kit on backpacking trips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of things, such as tools or equipment, used for a particular purpose or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "We keep a first-aid kit in the office for emergencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A kit is also a set of parts sold ready to be put together:",
        "examples": [
          "a model airplane kit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of things that is used for a particular purpose or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a first-aid kit available in every office.",
          "information kit",
          "a digital photography starter kit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of parts sold ready to be put together and made into something:",
        "examples": [
          "Steel-framed buildings can be supplied in kit form."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kitten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very young cat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young cat:",
        "examples": [
          "Our cat just had six kittens."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kittens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very young cat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young cat:",
        "examples": [
          "Our cat just had six kittens."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kitties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is made up of small amounts given by different people, used by them for an agreed purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "We all put $20 in/into the kitty to cover the cost of food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cat or kitten:",
        "examples": [
          "Here kitty, kitty, kitty!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money to be used for a particular purpose that has been collected from a number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "We each put $20 a week into the kitty to cover the cost of food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cat or kitten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that has been collected by a person or organization for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a campaign/pension/retirement kitty",
          "Fines are collected and the money goes into a kitty to be used for entertainment purposes at the end of the season.",
          "in the kitty Five days into the project there was just £35 left in the kitty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kitty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is made up of small amounts given by different people, used by them for an agreed purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "We all put $20 in/into the kitty to cover the cost of food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cat or kitten:",
        "examples": [
          "Here kitty, kitty, kitty!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money to be used for a particular purpose that has been collected from a number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "We each put $20 a week into the kitty to cover the cost of food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cat or kitten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that has been collected by a person or organization for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a campaign/pension/retirement kitty",
          "Fines are collected and the money goes into a kitty to be used for entertainment purposes at the end of the season.",
          "in the kitty Five days into the project there was just £35 left in the kitty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kiwi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an oval fruit with brown skin covered in hairs and bright green flesh:",
        "examples": [
          "The skin of the kiwi is edible but I do not recommend it.",
          "Fruit stands keep a steady stock of imported bananas, strawberries and kiwis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a New Zealand bird, with a long beak and feathers like hairs, that cannot fly and that is the national symbol of New Zealand:",
        "examples": [
          "The kiwi can detect other birds and animals on its territory and will readily attack them with its claws.",
          "In the wild, only one in 20 kiwi chicks survives its first year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from New Zealand:",
        "examples": [
          "I married a Kiwi and have very fond memories of when I lived in New Zealand.",
          "It is most likely that the Kiwis adopted this expression from their British friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from or relating to New Zealand:",
        "examples": [
          "The kiwi boys were used to this sort of weather.",
          "Seen from a Kiwi viewpoint the English World Cup celebrations seemed rather excessive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kiwis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an oval fruit with brown skin covered in hairs and bright green flesh:",
        "examples": [
          "The skin of the kiwi is edible but I do not recommend it.",
          "Fruit stands keep a steady stock of imported bananas, strawberries and kiwis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a New Zealand bird, with a long beak and feathers like hairs, that cannot fly and that is the national symbol of New Zealand:",
        "examples": [
          "The kiwi can detect other birds and animals on its territory and will readily attack them with its claws.",
          "In the wild, only one in 20 kiwi chicks survives its first year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from New Zealand:",
        "examples": [
          "I married a Kiwi and have very fond memories of when I lived in New Zealand.",
          "It is most likely that the Kiwis adopted this expression from their British friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from or relating to New Zealand:",
        "examples": [
          "The kiwi boys were used to this sort of weather.",
          "Seen from a Kiwi viewpoint the English World Cup celebrations seemed rather excessive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kkk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "klan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a secret US organization of white Protestant Americans, especially in the south of the country, who oppose people of other races or religions",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "klaxon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a very loud horn used, especially in the past on police cars and other emergency vehicles, as a way of warning other people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kleenex": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of thin, soft paper that comes in separate sheets, or one of these sheets:",
        "examples": [
          "She dried her eyes with a Kleenex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of thin, soft paper that comes in separate sheets, or one of these sheets:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She dried her eyes with a Kleenex."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "klutz": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a silly and clumsy person (= one who moves awkwardly and often has accidents)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who moves awkwardly and often drops things:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t expect Mark to catch the ball – he’s a klutz."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "km": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for kilometer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "knack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a skill or an ability to do something easily and well:",
        "examples": [
          "a knack for remembering faces",
          "She has the knack of making people feel comfortable.",
          "There's a knack to using this corkscrew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ability or special method for doing something easily and well:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a knack to using this quick-drying paint."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knackered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "broken or too old to use:",
        "examples": [
          "My bike's knackered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very tired:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm too knackered to go out this evening."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knapsack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bag carried on the back or over the shoulder, used especially by people who go walking or climbing for carrying food, clothes, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small bag with straps that can hold it against a person’s back, leaving the arms free",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "knave": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dishonest man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "knee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the middle joint of the leg that allows the leg to bend:",
        "examples": [
          "on your hands and knees The baby was crawling around on her hands and knees.",
          "on your knees He got/went down on his knees (= got into a position where his knees were on the ground) in front of the altar.",
          "on someone's knee She took the child and sat it on her knee (= on the part of the leg above the knee when sitting down)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of clothing that covers the knee:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing an old pair of trousers with rips at the knees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone with your knee:",
        "examples": [
          "knee someone in something She kneed him in the groin.",
          "He was given a two-minute minor penalty for kneeing his opponent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the middle joint of the leg:",
        "examples": [
          "I stood in the water up to my knees.",
          "He got down on his hands and knees to look for his contact lens."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kneecap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the bone at the front of the knee joint",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to injure someone in the knee as a punishment, especially by shooting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the round bone at the front of the knee",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kneecaps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the bone at the front of the knee joint",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to injure someone in the knee as a punishment, especially by shooting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the round bone at the front of the knee",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kneel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go down into, or stay in, a position where one or both knees are on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "kneel (down) She knelt (down) beside the child.",
          "He knelt in front of the altar and prayed.",
          "At the end of the game, the quarterback kneeled with the ball to run out the clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go down into, or stay in, a position where one or both knees are on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "She knelt down to look under the bed for her doll.",
          "Gibbons kneeled next to the plant and started digging."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kneeling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go down into, or stay in, a position where one or both knees are on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "kneel (down) She knelt (down) beside the child.",
          "He knelt in front of the altar and prayed.",
          "At the end of the game, the quarterback kneeled with the ball to run out the clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go down into, or stay in, a position where one or both knees are on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "She knelt down to look under the bed for her doll.",
          "Gibbons kneeled next to the plant and started digging."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the middle joint of the leg that allows the leg to bend:",
        "examples": [
          "on your hands and knees The baby was crawling around on her hands and knees.",
          "on your knees He got/went down on his knees (= got into a position where his knees were on the ground) in front of the altar.",
          "on someone's knee She took the child and sat it on her knee (= on the part of the leg above the knee when sitting down)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of clothing that covers the knee:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing an old pair of trousers with rips at the knees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone with your knee:",
        "examples": [
          "knee someone in something She kneed him in the groin.",
          "He was given a two-minute minor penalty for kneeing his opponent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the middle joint of the leg:",
        "examples": [
          "I stood in the water up to my knees.",
          "He got down on his hands and knees to look for his contact lens."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knelt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "knickers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of underwear worn by women and girls covering the area between the waist and the tops of the legs:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of black cotton knickers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short loose trousers that fit tightly below the knee, worn especially in the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exclamation that is used to show that you are annoyed, or disagree with something someone has said",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short, loose pants that fit tightly below the knee, worn esp. in the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br Knickers are women’s and girl’s underpants.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "knife": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool, usually with a metal blade and a handle, used for cutting and spreading food or other substances, or as a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "a fish/butter/steak knife",
          "I prefer to use a knife and fork.",
          "He drew/pulled a knife and stabbed her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack someone using a knife:",
        "examples": [
          "He knifed her in the back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool or weapon used for cutting, usually consisting of a metal blade and a handle:",
        "examples": [
          "a sharp knife",
          "We took plastic knives and forks on our picnic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push a knife into someone to hurt them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "knifed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack someone using a knife:",
        "examples": [
          "He knifed her in the back."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man given a rank of honour by a British king or queen because of his special achievements, and who has the right to be called \"Sir\":",
        "examples": [
          "He hopes to be made a knight for his work at the Bank of England."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) a man of high social position trained to fight as a soldier on a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "knights in black armour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the game of chess, a piece in the shape of a horse's head that moves two squares in one direction and then one square at an angle of 90°",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone the rank of knight:",
        "examples": [
          "He was knighted for his work with famine victims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) a man of high rank who was trained to fight as a soldier on a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m reading about King Arthur and his knights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A knight is a playing piece in the game of chess that is often shaped like a horse’s head.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Britain, to give a person a rank of honor because of that person’s special achievements:",
        "examples": [
          "He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knighted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone the rank of knight:",
        "examples": [
          "He was knighted for his work with famine victims."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knights": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man given a rank of honour by a British king or queen because of his special achievements, and who has the right to be called \"Sir\":",
        "examples": [
          "He hopes to be made a knight for his work at the Bank of England."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) a man of high social position trained to fight as a soldier on a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "knights in black armour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the game of chess, a piece in the shape of a horse's head that moves two squares in one direction and then one square at an angle of 90°",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone the rank of knight:",
        "examples": [
          "He was knighted for his work with famine victims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) a man of high rank who was trained to fight as a soldier on a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m reading about King Arthur and his knights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A knight is a playing piece in the game of chess that is often shaped like a horse’s head.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Britain, to give a person a rank of honor because of that person’s special achievements:",
        "examples": [
          "He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make clothes, etc. by using two long needles to connect wool or another type of thread into joined rows:",
        "examples": [
          "She's forever knitting.",
          "She's busy knitting baby clothes.",
          "[ + two objects ] My granny knitted me some gloves/knitted some gloves for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do the most basic type of stitch, when knitting something:",
        "examples": [
          "Knit one, purl one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join together:",
        "examples": [
          "knit (together) The broken bone should begin to knit (together) in a few days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "closely connected:",
        "examples": [
          "a very close-knit family"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used especially in magazines and by people who write about fashion) a knitted piece of clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "Be warm and chic in cosy cashmere knits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of wool, or made of something that looks like wool:",
        "examples": [
          "A man in a knit cap approached.",
          "I grabbed my jeans and added a knit top."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made using wool or thick cotton and two long needles:",
        "examples": [
          "When our first baby was born she made us the most beautiful knit blanket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make cloth or clothing by connecting yarn (= fiber threads) into rows with two long needles, or to do this with a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She’s knitting a scarf for her daughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join together:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She’s got a break in this bone, but the ends of the bones will knit without the need for surgery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knitting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of knitting something, or a thing that is being knitted:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm hopeless at knitting.",
          "She takes her knitting with her everywhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something being made by the act of knitting:",
        "examples": [
          "She takes her knitting with her everywhere."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "knob": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round handle, or a small, round device for controlling a machine or electrical equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "a brass door knob",
          "Turn/Twiddle the little knob to adjust the volume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round lump on the surface or end of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of something solid, especially butter:",
        "examples": [
          "Put a knob of butter in the frying pan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a penis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of addressing or referring to a person that you think is very stupid or unpleasant, usually a man :",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be such a knob."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round handle or a small, round device for controlling a machine or electrical equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "Turn the knob on the left to start the washer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knobs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round handle, or a small, round device for controlling a machine or electrical equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "a brass door knob",
          "Turn/Twiddle the little knob to adjust the volume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round lump on the surface or end of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of something solid, especially butter:",
        "examples": [
          "Put a knob of butter in the frying pan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a penis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of addressing or referring to a person that you think is very stupid or unpleasant, usually a man :",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be such a knob."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round handle or a small, round device for controlling a machine or electrical equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "Turn the knob on the left to start the washer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to repeatedly hit something, producing a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "knock on She knocked on the window to attract his attention.",
          "Our neighbours knock on the wall if they think we're making too much noise.",
          "knock at There's someone knocking at the door.",
          "Please knock before entering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an engine is knocking, it is producing a repeated high sound either because the fuel is not burning correctly or because a small part is damaged and is therefore allowing another part to move in ways that it should not.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something such as a pipe knocks, it makes a repeated high sound.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit, especially forcefully, and cause to move or fall:",
        "examples": [
          "knock something off something He accidentally knocked the vase off the table.",
          "knock something against something She knocked her head against the wall as she fell.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] Some thug knocked him unconscious.",
          "knock someone/yourself unconscious She was in a car accident that briefly knocked her unconscious.",
          "knock someone/yourself senseless He stood on a rake and knocked himself senseless.",
          "knock a hole in She took a hammer and knocked a hole in the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you knock one room into another room, or knock through a room, you remove the wall between one room and the next so that they form one room:",
        "examples": [
          "We're planning to knock the kitchen into the dining room to make one large eating space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize, especially unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't knock him - he's doing his best."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden short noise made when someone or something hits a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "knock on They heard a knock on the window.",
          "He said, with a knock on the wooden table, that he was \"absolutely fine\".",
          "knock at There was a knock at the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of something hard hitting a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "knock on He received a nasty knock on the head from a falling slate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeatedly hit something, producing a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone is knocking at the door.",
          "Jane knocked on the window to attract his attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an engine is knocking, it makes a repeated noise because of a mechanical problem.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push into something or someone, often forcefully, causing the thing or person to move:",
        "examples": [
          "Alice accidentally knocked the pot off the table.",
          "The blast knocked him off his feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize, esp. unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "She knocks every suggestion I make."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a sudden and unexpected change in something such as prices:",
        "examples": [
          "His downbeat assessment knocked the company's share price enough to ensure that it failed to rejoin the FTSE 100.",
          "Analysts have warned that price cuts and slowing sales would knock profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to affect someone or something badly:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel and conference sector has been knocked sideways by a catalogue of problems in recent years.",
          "Manufacturing redundancies in the area are knocking buyers' confidence.",
          "be knocked by sth The financial markets were badly knocked by the week's political turmoil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Critics may knock the company, but it's still a good investment.",
          "You can knock him for some things, but you have to give him credit for his record."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to visit or talk to someone in order to ask for something:",
        "examples": [
          "We assist small companies that want to expand their capabilities - if they come knocking, we don't turn them down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk to a person or an organization because you want them to help you, or you want to join them:",
        "examples": [
          "In the two years since it launched its first plan, nearly 218,000 investors have knocked on its door.",
          "In 1911, 39 per cent of Britain's working women were domestic servants, now they are knocking at the boardroom door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from happening, or to finally finish something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company knocked housing market concerns on the head with a 32% rise in full-year profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be much better than something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "This ingenious colour viewfinder knocks spots off current LCD displays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take action to get something or someone into good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "His arrival on the board has finally knocked the company into shape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage something severely, especially by destroying its support:",
        "examples": [
          "The rise in mortgage rates really knocked the bottom out of the housing market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something is badly affected:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales of champagne were up over the key Christmas period despite earlier fears of a knock in consumer confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bad experience:",
        "examples": [
          "take/suffer/have a knock",
          "In him, we see a man, toughened by his share of hard knocks, who's had to struggle for every success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a criticism of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a knock on sb/sth The biggest knock on internet phones is that they're only as reliable as your broadband connection."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knockdown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of the price of something) reduced by a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "They quickly realised why the property was available at a knockdown price.",
          "The game is now selling for a knockdown £6 in B&M stores."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cheap, or reduced in price by a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "They are selling the knockdown fuel for just over 50p a litre.",
          "Hundreds of bargain hunters descended on the market, drawn by the promise of knockdown art."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knocked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeatedly hit something, producing a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "knock on She knocked on the window to attract his attention.",
          "Our neighbours knock on the wall if they think we're making too much noise.",
          "knock at There's someone knocking at the door.",
          "Please knock before entering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an engine is knocking, it is producing a repeated high sound either because the fuel is not burning correctly or because a small part is damaged and is therefore allowing another part to move in ways that it should not.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something such as a pipe knocks, it makes a repeated high sound.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit, especially forcefully, and cause to move or fall:",
        "examples": [
          "knock something off something He accidentally knocked the vase off the table.",
          "knock something against something She knocked her head against the wall as she fell.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] Some thug knocked him unconscious.",
          "knock someone/yourself unconscious She was in a car accident that briefly knocked her unconscious.",
          "knock someone/yourself senseless He stood on a rake and knocked himself senseless.",
          "knock a hole in She took a hammer and knocked a hole in the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you knock one room into another room, or knock through a room, you remove the wall between one room and the next so that they form one room:",
        "examples": [
          "We're planning to knock the kitchen into the dining room to make one large eating space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize, especially unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't knock him - he's doing his best."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knockers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a metal object attached to a door that visitors use to hit the door in order to attract attention",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is always criticizing someone or something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman's breasts. Some people consider this word offensive.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal object attached to the outside surface of a door in such a way that it can be hit against the door to make a noise, getting the attention of those inside",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "knocking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeatedly hit something, producing a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "knock on She knocked on the window to attract his attention.",
          "Our neighbours knock on the wall if they think we're making too much noise.",
          "knock at There's someone knocking at the door.",
          "Please knock before entering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an engine is knocking, it is producing a repeated high sound either because the fuel is not burning correctly or because a small part is damaged and is therefore allowing another part to move in ways that it should not.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something such as a pipe knocks, it makes a repeated high sound.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit, especially forcefully, and cause to move or fall:",
        "examples": [
          "knock something off something He accidentally knocked the vase off the table.",
          "knock something against something She knocked her head against the wall as she fell.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] Some thug knocked him unconscious.",
          "knock someone/yourself unconscious She was in a car accident that briefly knocked her unconscious.",
          "knock someone/yourself senseless He stood on a rake and knocked himself senseless.",
          "knock a hole in She took a hammer and knocked a hole in the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you knock one room into another room, or knock through a room, you remove the wall between one room and the next so that they form one room:",
        "examples": [
          "We're planning to knock the kitchen into the dining room to make one large eating space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize, especially unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't knock him - he's doing his best."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knockoff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cheap or less good copy of a popular or high-quality product, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Is that the real thing or a knockoff?",
          "knockoff of Would you buy a fake designer bag or a knockoff of an expensive dress?",
          "These all sound like knock-offs of Abba songs to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A knockoff product, etc. is a cheaply made or less good copy of a popular or high-quality one:",
        "examples": [
          "His jeans were held up with a knockoff designer belt.",
          "Beware of knock-off Olympic memorabilia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cheaper copy of an expensive and popular product:",
        "examples": [
          "She bought a knockoff of a designer suit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cheap and sometimes illegal copy of a popular, more expensive product:",
        "examples": [
          "a knockoff of sth Would you buy a knockoff of an expensive dress?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knockout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in boxing, the act of hitting the other fighter so that they fall to the ground and are unable to get up again within ten seconds:",
        "examples": [
          "a knockout punch/blow"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competition in which only the winners of each stage play in the next stage, until one competitor or team is the final winner:",
        "examples": [
          "The tournament is a straight knockout.",
          "a knockout competition/championship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that looks, sounds, etc. extremely attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Your sister's a real knockout!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked knockout in that dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in boxing) a situation in which a fighter falls after being hit and cannot get up in ten seconds:",
        "examples": [
          "He won by a knockout in the tenth round."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very attractive person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a real knockout in her new dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offer to buy something that is higher than competitors' offers:",
        "examples": [
          "His bid was seen as a knock-out and shares of competing companies fell.",
          "a knockout bid/offer/price"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knockouts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in boxing, the act of hitting the other fighter so that they fall to the ground and are unable to get up again within ten seconds:",
        "examples": [
          "a knockout punch/blow"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competition in which only the winners of each stage play in the next stage, until one competitor or team is the final winner:",
        "examples": [
          "The tournament is a straight knockout.",
          "a knockout competition/championship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that looks, sounds, etc. extremely attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Your sister's a real knockout!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked knockout in that dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in boxing) a situation in which a fighter falls after being hit and cannot get up in ten seconds:",
        "examples": [
          "He won by a knockout in the tenth round."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very attractive person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a real knockout in her new dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offer to buy something that is higher than competitors' offers:",
        "examples": [
          "His bid was seen as a knock-out and shares of competing companies fell.",
          "a knockout bid/offer/price"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knocks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to repeatedly hit something, producing a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "knock on She knocked on the window to attract his attention.",
          "Our neighbours knock on the wall if they think we're making too much noise.",
          "knock at There's someone knocking at the door.",
          "Please knock before entering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an engine is knocking, it is producing a repeated high sound either because the fuel is not burning correctly or because a small part is damaged and is therefore allowing another part to move in ways that it should not.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something such as a pipe knocks, it makes a repeated high sound.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit, especially forcefully, and cause to move or fall:",
        "examples": [
          "knock something off something He accidentally knocked the vase off the table.",
          "knock something against something She knocked her head against the wall as she fell.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] Some thug knocked him unconscious.",
          "knock someone/yourself unconscious She was in a car accident that briefly knocked her unconscious.",
          "knock someone/yourself senseless He stood on a rake and knocked himself senseless.",
          "knock a hole in She took a hammer and knocked a hole in the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you knock one room into another room, or knock through a room, you remove the wall between one room and the next so that they form one room:",
        "examples": [
          "We're planning to knock the kitchen into the dining room to make one large eating space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize, especially unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't knock him - he's doing his best."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden short noise made when someone or something hits a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "knock on They heard a knock on the window.",
          "He said, with a knock on the wooden table, that he was \"absolutely fine\".",
          "knock at There was a knock at the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of something hard hitting a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "knock on He received a nasty knock on the head from a falling slate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeatedly hit something, producing a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone is knocking at the door.",
          "Jane knocked on the window to attract his attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an engine is knocking, it makes a repeated noise because of a mechanical problem.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push into something or someone, often forcefully, causing the thing or person to move:",
        "examples": [
          "Alice accidentally knocked the pot off the table.",
          "The blast knocked him off his feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize, esp. unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "She knocks every suggestion I make."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a sudden and unexpected change in something such as prices:",
        "examples": [
          "His downbeat assessment knocked the company's share price enough to ensure that it failed to rejoin the FTSE 100.",
          "Analysts have warned that price cuts and slowing sales would knock profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to affect someone or something badly:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel and conference sector has been knocked sideways by a catalogue of problems in recent years.",
          "Manufacturing redundancies in the area are knocking buyers' confidence.",
          "be knocked by sth The financial markets were badly knocked by the week's political turmoil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Critics may knock the company, but it's still a good investment.",
          "You can knock him for some things, but you have to give him credit for his record."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to visit or talk to someone in order to ask for something:",
        "examples": [
          "We assist small companies that want to expand their capabilities - if they come knocking, we don't turn them down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk to a person or an organization because you want them to help you, or you want to join them:",
        "examples": [
          "In the two years since it launched its first plan, nearly 218,000 investors have knocked on its door.",
          "In 1911, 39 per cent of Britain's working women were domestic servants, now they are knocking at the boardroom door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from happening, or to finally finish something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company knocked housing market concerns on the head with a 32% rise in full-year profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be much better than something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "This ingenious colour viewfinder knocks spots off current LCD displays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take action to get something or someone into good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "His arrival on the board has finally knocked the company into shape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage something severely, especially by destroying its support:",
        "examples": [
          "The rise in mortgage rates really knocked the bottom out of the housing market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something is badly affected:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales of champagne were up over the key Christmas period despite earlier fears of a knock in consumer confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bad experience:",
        "examples": [
          "take/suffer/have a knock",
          "In him, we see a man, toughened by his share of hard knocks, who's had to struggle for every success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a criticism of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a knock on sb/sth The biggest knock on internet phones is that they're only as reliable as your broadband connection."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knoll": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small low hill with a rounded top:",
        "examples": [
          "a grassy knoll"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small hill with a rounded top",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "knot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a join made by tying together the ends of a piece or pieces of string, rope, cloth, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "tie a knot Tie a knot in the rope to hold it in place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tight mass, for example of hair or string:",
        "examples": [
          "Alice's hair is always full of knots and tangles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people standing close together:",
        "examples": [
          "knot of Knots of anxious people stood waiting in the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small hard area on a tree or piece of wood where a branch was joined to the tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measure of the speed of ships, aircraft, or movements of water and air. One knot is one nautical mile per hour:",
        "examples": [
          "a top speed of about 20 knots"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie in or with a knot:",
        "examples": [
          "knot something around something He caught the rope and knotted it around a post."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a tight, hard, rounded mass:",
        "examples": [
          "His muscles knotted (= swelled) with the strain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fastening made by tying together a piece or pieces of string, rope, cloth, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Wrap this string around the package and then tie a knot.",
          "fig. She’s so nervous, her stomach is in knots (= feels tight and uncomfortable)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "After the game, disappointed knots of people drifted away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard, dark area on a tree or piece of wood where a branch was joined to the tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measure of speed for ships, aircraft, or movements of water and air equal to approximately 6076 feet (1.85 kilometers) an hour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measure of the speed of ships, aircraft, or movements of water and air. One knot is approximately 1.85 kilometres per hour:",
        "examples": [
          "The flight takes an hour, flying at 140 knots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if two or more companies tie the knot, they join to become one company:",
        "examples": [
          "The two airline companies finally agreed to tie the knot after last-minute haggling over ownership."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a join made by tying together the ends of a piece or pieces of string, rope, cloth, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "tie a knot Tie a knot in the rope to hold it in place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tight mass, for example of hair or string:",
        "examples": [
          "Alice's hair is always full of knots and tangles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people standing close together:",
        "examples": [
          "knot of Knots of anxious people stood waiting in the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small hard area on a tree or piece of wood where a branch was joined to the tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measure of the speed of ships, aircraft, or movements of water and air. One knot is one nautical mile per hour:",
        "examples": [
          "a top speed of about 20 knots"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie in or with a knot:",
        "examples": [
          "knot something around something He caught the rope and knotted it around a post."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a tight, hard, rounded mass:",
        "examples": [
          "His muscles knotted (= swelled) with the strain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fastening made by tying together a piece or pieces of string, rope, cloth, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Wrap this string around the package and then tie a knot.",
          "fig. She’s so nervous, her stomach is in knots (= feels tight and uncomfortable)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "After the game, disappointed knots of people drifted away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard, dark area on a tree or piece of wood where a branch was joined to the tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measure of speed for ships, aircraft, or movements of water and air equal to approximately 6076 feet (1.85 kilometers) an hour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measure of the speed of ships, aircraft, or movements of water and air. One knot is approximately 1.85 kilometres per hour:",
        "examples": [
          "The flight takes an hour, flying at 140 knots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if two or more companies tie the knot, they join to become one company:",
        "examples": [
          "The two airline companies finally agreed to tie the knot after last-minute haggling over ownership."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knowing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing that you know about something, even when it has not been talked about:",
        "examples": [
          "a knowing look/glance/smile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing knowledge of private or secret information:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother gave me a knowing smile."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knowingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows you know about something:",
        "examples": [
          "She smiled knowingly at him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something knowingly, you do it knowing what will be its likely effect:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never knowingly offended him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "while understanding the meaning of what you are doing:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of them knowingly broke the law."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knowledge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "understanding of or information about a subject that you get by experience or study, either known by one person or by people generally:",
        "examples": [
          "Her knowledge of English grammar is very extensive.",
          "He has a limited knowledge of French.",
          "The details of the scandal are now common knowledge (= familiar to most people).",
          "She started to photograph the documents, safe in the knowledge that (= knowing that) she wouldn't be disturbed for at least an hour.",
          "In this town there are only a couple of restaurants that to my knowledge (= judging from my personal experience and information) serve good food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of knowing about or being familiar with something:",
        "examples": [
          "They both deny all knowledge of the affair.",
          "It has come/been brought to our knowledge (= we have discovered) that several computers have gone missing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "awareness, understanding, or information that has been obtained by experience or study, and that is either in a person’s mind or possessed by people generally:",
        "examples": [
          "How will we use our increasing scientific knowledge?",
          "A lack of knowledge on the part of teachers is a real problem.",
          "He has a limited knowledge of French.",
          "The owner claims the boat was being used without her knowledge.",
          "It was common knowledge that Lucy was superstitious about the number 13."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skill in, understanding of, or information about something, which a person gets by experience or study:",
        "examples": [
          "acquire/gain/have knowledge",
          "possess/lack knowledge",
          "People working in stores need better product knowledge.",
          "business/scientific/technical knowledge",
          "deny all/any knowledge of sth The chairman denies all knowledge of any foreign accounts.",
          "Applicants should have a working knowledge of computer-aided design systems.",
          "detailed/extensive/basic knowledge",
          "business/scientific/technical knowledge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "judging from my personal experience and information:",
        "examples": [
          "To my knowledge, not one call was made to verify anything in my application for the job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knowledgeable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "knowing a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very knowledgeable about German literature."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "known": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something or someone that is familiar to or understood by people:",
        "examples": [
          "These people are known criminals.",
          "There is no known reason for the accident.",
          "He is known to the police because of his previous criminal record."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something is known as a particular name, that person or thing is called by that name:",
        "examples": [
          "And this is Terry, otherwise known as \"Muscleman\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell people about something so that it becomes publicly known:",
        "examples": [
          "Local residents have made known their objections to the proposals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "generally understood or proven:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no known reason for the accident.",
          "It is a known fact that he started out a poor man.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] These substances are known to cause skin problems."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "knox": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a building or an area is like Fort Knox, it is impossible to enter or leave it because it is so well protected.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "knuckle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the joints in the hand where your fingers bend, especially where your fingers join on to the main part of your hand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the joints of the fingers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "knucklehead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "knuckleheads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "knuckles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the joints in the hand where your fingers bend, especially where your fingers join on to the main part of your hand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the joints of the fingers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ko": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone unconscious, especially in boxing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel very weak, tired, and ill:",
        "examples": [
          "That flu really KO'd me for a while."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for knockout",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "koala": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an Australian mammal with greyish fur. Koalas live in eucalyptus trees and eat their leaves.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kobe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a city in the southern part of Japan:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel is in the mountains outside Kobe.",
          "Kobe beef comes from Wagyu cattle that are raised in Kobe, Japan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "high quality meat from a type of cow that comes from an area near the Japanese city of Kobe. It has a lot of fat and is very easy to cut:",
        "examples": [
          "Kobe has become very popular in spite of its price.",
          "The meat tasted good, and was marbled like Kobe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a type of cow kept for its meat, from an area near the Japanese city of Kobe:",
        "examples": [
          "The beef comes from the famous beer-fed Kobe cattle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the meat from Kobe cows. It has a lot of fat and is very easy to cut:",
        "examples": [
          "The farm is raising Japanese Wagyu cows to woo meat-lovers with the world's most expensive Kobe steaks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strange person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strange or crazy person:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s some kook outside who says he’s your long-lost brother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kooky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a person) strange in his or her appearance or behaviour, especially in a way that is interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got this kooky, high-pitched voice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "korea": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a former country in East Asia that was divided into two parts in 1945 that later became the countries of North Korea and South Korea:",
        "examples": [
          "Events in Korea brought the Marshall Plan to a premature conclusion.",
          "He has a grown daughter he adopted as a child from Korea."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "korean": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to North or South Korea, their people, or their language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from North Korea or South Korea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in North Korea and South Korea",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "koreans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to North or South Korea, their people, or their language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from North Korea or South Korea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in North Korea and South Korea",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kosher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of food or places where food is sold, etc.) prepared or kept in conditions that follow the rules of Jewish law:",
        "examples": [
          "kosher food/meat",
          "a kosher restaurant/butcher/shop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "legal, able to be trusted and therefore good:",
        "examples": [
          "Their business activities aren't quite kosher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow the rules of Jewish law about which types of food can be eaten, and about how to prepare and store food:",
        "examples": [
          "Only about 15 percent of the nation's roughly 5.2 million Jews keep kosher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make food or food preparation equipment kosher (= to make it follow the rules of Jewish law), for example by removing blood from meat by washing it and using salt:",
        "examples": [
          "Kosher salt is the salt used for koshering meat.",
          "If you want your kitchen koshered, he can do it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food or places where food is kept) prepared or kept in conditions that follow the rules of Jewish law:",
        "examples": [
          "kosher food",
          "a kosher restaurant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Kosher can also mean acceptable or correct:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s kosher for a politician to make a fortune when he leaves office, but not when he’s in office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kraut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for sauerkraut: cabbage that has been cut into small pieces and preserved in salt:",
        "examples": [
          "I love to mix green and red cabbage to end up with bright pink kraut.",
          "How long do you leave the kraut in the boiling water?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a person from Germany",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "krauts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for sauerkraut: cabbage that has been cut into small pieces and preserved in salt:",
        "examples": [
          "I love to mix green and red cabbage to end up with bright pink kraut.",
          "How long do you leave the kraut in the boiling water?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a person from Germany",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kremlin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of buildings in Moscow that is now the centre of government of Russia, or the Russian government itself. In the past, the Kremlin also meant the government of the Soviet Union.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the government of Russia and (in the past) of the Soviet Union, or the buildings where the Russian government meets:",
        "examples": [
          "They provided leaders in the Kremlin with information."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kris": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "krishna": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the most important of the Hindu gods, considered to be one of the many ways that Vishnu appears",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the eleventh letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "a computer with 256K of memory"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for 1,000, especially 1,000 pounds, dollars, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "His car cost him $20K."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "273°K"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the eleventh letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation forkindergarten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for kelvin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for thousand:",
        "examples": [
          "She earns £75K a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kudos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the public admiration that a person receives as a result of a particular achievement or position in society:",
        "examples": [
          "Being an actor has a certain amount of kudos attached to it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "praise, admiration, and fame received for an achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "Women’s organizations have been getting kudos for their service activities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "kumquat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, oval fruit that looks like an orange and has a sweet skin that can be eaten",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kurdish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "related to the Kurdish people or their languages",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of languages spoken by the Kurds",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kuwait": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in Western Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "kwanzaa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an African-American cultural celebration in the US lasting from 26 December to 1 January",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an African-American cultural celebration lasting from December 26 to January 1",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "l": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the twelfth letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Roman numerals (= the letters used by the ancient Romans to write numbers), the number 50 :",
        "examples": [
          "50 is L in Roman numerals.",
          "What does an L stand for in Roman numerals?",
          "55 is written LV in Roman numerals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for large: used to refer to someone or something, usually an item of clothing, that is bigger than average:",
        "examples": [
          "I like the sweater but I can't find an L.",
          "in L The shirts come in S, M, and L.",
          "She's an L and I'm an XS so her clothes are huge on me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for lake, used in names:",
        "examples": [
          "The Welland Ship Canal links L Erie and L Ontario.",
          "To the W of L Windermere is Coniston Water.",
          "He grew up in a small town on the western shores of L. Michigan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for line",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for liter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the twelfth letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the Roman numeral for the number 50",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for large",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for large, used especially in clothes sizes:",
        "examples": [
          "The three sizes are marked S, M, and L for Small, Medium, and Large."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "la": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sixth note in the sol-fa musical scale",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word used instead of other words when singing a tune:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone was singing, \"La, la, la, la, la, la, la\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of an emotion, such as surprise or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "La! You are mistaken!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the city of",
        "examples": [
          "People try to make it in showbusiness in LA.",
          "Just before I was due to fly there, LA was hit by an earthquake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Louisiana: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lab": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "a science lab",
          "a lab technician"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tests done in a laboratory, especially medical tests on blood, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I had my labs done but they didn't reveal any allergies.",
          "We don't know what it is yet — we're still waiting for the labs to come back.",
          "Such severe anaemia should have shown up on her labs.",
          "You should get labs done to make sure you don't have any infections.",
          "She had a mass in her abdomen but her labs were OK."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "The photo shows him sitting on the porch of his home with his two yellow labs.",
          "Bella, a black Lab, became her guide dog three years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form oflaboratory:",
        "examples": [
          "a research lab",
          "a lab technician"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "label": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper or other material that gives you information about the object it is attached to:",
        "examples": [
          "Remember to put some address labels on the suitcases.",
          "Washing instructions should be on the label."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or a phrase that is used to describe the characteristics or qualities of people, activities, or things, often in a way that is unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "He seems to be stuck with the label of \"troublemaker\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that produces goods for sale, the goods themselves, or the company's name or symbol:",
        "examples": [
          "Her favourite designer label (= maker of expensive clothes) is Armani.",
          "Their own-label vegetarian products have been a huge success.",
          "The group have just signed (= arranged to record) with a new record label."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten a label to:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + adj ] The parcel was clearly labelled \"Fragile\".",
          "If you spend any time in prison, you're labelled as a criminal for the rest of your life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper or other material that gives information about the object it is attached to:",
        "examples": [
          "the address/mailing label",
          "Follow the instructions on the label."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A label can also mean the name or symbol of a company that produces goods for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything we produce goes out under our own label."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A label can also be a name or a phrase used to describe the characteristics or qualities of people, activities, or things:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s hard to say whether to apply the label “jazz” or “rock” to her music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attach a piece of paper or other material that has information about an object to that object:",
        "examples": [
          "She labeled all the packages and sent them out the same afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To label something or someone is also to name that thing’s or person’s character:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn’t want to be labeled a complainer, so he didn’t raise any objection to the extra work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper or other material that gives you information about the object that it is fixed to:",
        "examples": [
          "address/price/warning label Canada put graphic warning labels on cigarette packs back in June 2001.",
          "Food packages that did not carry a label certifying them as safe were being blocked from export.",
          "Launder or dry-clean, according to the care label.",
          "Check the sodium levels on the food label."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that produces goods for sale, using a particular name:",
        "examples": [
          "designer/fashion label She also has plans to launch a range of cosmetics if her fashion label takes off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name of a record company:",
        "examples": [
          "an independent/record/major label"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name of a company that makes wine:",
        "examples": [
          "Among its other big deals this year was the purchase of two champagne labels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name or symbol that is used by a company to sell its products, or the products themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Contaminated wheat gluten made its way into pet food sold under nearly 100 labels across North America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten a label to something, or write information on something:",
        "examples": [
          "All food products are labelled with their price and country of origin.",
          "be labelled as sth Only clothes with a UPF of 15 to 50-plus may be labeled as sun-protective.",
          "Processed foods must be clearly labeled to indicate fat, sugar, and salt content for shoppers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe someone or something using a particular word or phrase, often unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn't like being labelled as a \"woman director\", saying she's just a director who happens to be a woman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "labeled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "labeling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper or other material that gives you information about the object it is attached to:",
        "examples": [
          "Remember to put some address labels on the suitcases.",
          "Washing instructions should be on the label."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or a phrase that is used to describe the characteristics or qualities of people, activities, or things, often in a way that is unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "He seems to be stuck with the label of \"troublemaker\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that produces goods for sale, the goods themselves, or the company's name or symbol:",
        "examples": [
          "Her favourite designer label (= maker of expensive clothes) is Armani.",
          "Their own-label vegetarian products have been a huge success.",
          "The group have just signed (= arranged to record) with a new record label."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten a label to:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + adj ] The parcel was clearly labelled \"Fragile\".",
          "If you spend any time in prison, you're labelled as a criminal for the rest of your life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper or other material that gives information about the object it is attached to:",
        "examples": [
          "the address/mailing label",
          "Follow the instructions on the label."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A label can also mean the name or symbol of a company that produces goods for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything we produce goes out under our own label."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A label can also be a name or a phrase used to describe the characteristics or qualities of people, activities, or things:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s hard to say whether to apply the label “jazz” or “rock” to her music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attach a piece of paper or other material that has information about an object to that object:",
        "examples": [
          "She labeled all the packages and sent them out the same afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To label something or someone is also to name that thing’s or person’s character:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn’t want to be labeled a complainer, so he didn’t raise any objection to the extra work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper or other material that gives you information about the object that it is fixed to:",
        "examples": [
          "address/price/warning label Canada put graphic warning labels on cigarette packs back in June 2001.",
          "Food packages that did not carry a label certifying them as safe were being blocked from export.",
          "Launder or dry-clean, according to the care label.",
          "Check the sodium levels on the food label."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that produces goods for sale, using a particular name:",
        "examples": [
          "designer/fashion label She also has plans to launch a range of cosmetics if her fashion label takes off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name of a record company:",
        "examples": [
          "an independent/record/major label"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name of a company that makes wine:",
        "examples": [
          "Among its other big deals this year was the purchase of two champagne labels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name or symbol that is used by a company to sell its products, or the products themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Contaminated wheat gluten made its way into pet food sold under nearly 100 labels across North America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten a label to something, or write information on something:",
        "examples": [
          "All food products are labelled with their price and country of origin.",
          "be labelled as sth Only clothes with a UPF of 15 to 50-plus may be labeled as sun-protective.",
          "Processed foods must be clearly labeled to indicate fat, sugar, and salt content for shoppers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe someone or something using a particular word or phrase, often unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn't like being labelled as a \"woman director\", saying she's just a director who happens to be a woman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "labelled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a label (= a piece of writing or material that gives you information) or labels attached telling you what something is or what its parts are:",
        "examples": [
          "The patient was given medication from a wrongly labelled bottle.",
          "It is helpful to draw a labelled diagram to clarify your description.",
          "The package is clearly labelled as containing flammable items."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "labels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper or other material that gives you information about the object it is attached to:",
        "examples": [
          "Remember to put some address labels on the suitcases.",
          "Washing instructions should be on the label."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or a phrase that is used to describe the characteristics or qualities of people, activities, or things, often in a way that is unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "He seems to be stuck with the label of \"troublemaker\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that produces goods for sale, the goods themselves, or the company's name or symbol:",
        "examples": [
          "Her favourite designer label (= maker of expensive clothes) is Armani.",
          "Their own-label vegetarian products have been a huge success.",
          "The group have just signed (= arranged to record) with a new record label."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten a label to:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + adj ] The parcel was clearly labelled \"Fragile\".",
          "If you spend any time in prison, you're labelled as a criminal for the rest of your life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper or other material that gives information about the object it is attached to:",
        "examples": [
          "the address/mailing label",
          "Follow the instructions on the label."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A label can also mean the name or symbol of a company that produces goods for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything we produce goes out under our own label."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A label can also be a name or a phrase used to describe the characteristics or qualities of people, activities, or things:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s hard to say whether to apply the label “jazz” or “rock” to her music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attach a piece of paper or other material that has information about an object to that object:",
        "examples": [
          "She labeled all the packages and sent them out the same afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To label something or someone is also to name that thing’s or person’s character:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn’t want to be labeled a complainer, so he didn’t raise any objection to the extra work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper or other material that gives you information about the object that it is fixed to:",
        "examples": [
          "address/price/warning label Canada put graphic warning labels on cigarette packs back in June 2001.",
          "Food packages that did not carry a label certifying them as safe were being blocked from export.",
          "Launder or dry-clean, according to the care label.",
          "Check the sodium levels on the food label."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that produces goods for sale, using a particular name:",
        "examples": [
          "designer/fashion label She also has plans to launch a range of cosmetics if her fashion label takes off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name of a record company:",
        "examples": [
          "an independent/record/major label"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name of a company that makes wine:",
        "examples": [
          "Among its other big deals this year was the purchase of two champagne labels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name or symbol that is used by a company to sell its products, or the products themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Contaminated wheat gluten made its way into pet food sold under nearly 100 labels across North America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten a label to something, or write information on something:",
        "examples": [
          "All food products are labelled with their price and country of origin.",
          "be labelled as sth Only clothes with a UPF of 15 to 50-plus may be labeled as sun-protective.",
          "Processed foods must be clearly labeled to indicate fat, sugar, and salt content for shoppers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe someone or something using a particular word or phrase, often unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn't like being labelled as a \"woman director\", saying she's just a director who happens to be a woman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "labia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "labor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the Labor Party, an Australian political party that believes in social equality and the rights of workers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "practical work, esp. work that involves physical effort:",
        "examples": [
          "The car parts themselves are not expensive – it’s the labor that costs so much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Labor also refers to the workers themselves, esp. those who do practical work with their hands:",
        "examples": [
          "skilled/unskilled labor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A labor-saving device or method is one that saves a lot of effort and time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last stage of pregnancy when the muscles of the uterus start to push the baby out of the body, usually lasting until the baby appears:",
        "examples": [
          "She went into (= started) labor at twelve o’clock last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do hard physical work:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Hours after the explosion, rescue teams were still laboring to free those trapped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "laboratories": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room or building with scientific equipment for doing scientific tests or for teaching science, or a place where chemicals or medicines are produced:",
        "examples": [
          "research laboratories",
          "a computer laboratory",
          "Laboratory tests suggest that the new drug may be used to treat cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or building with equipment for doing scientific tests or for teaching science, or a place where chemicals or medicines are produced:",
        "examples": [
          "a physics laboratory"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or building with equipment for doing scientific tests:",
        "examples": [
          "The company makes analytical equipment for industrial and research laboratories.",
          "laboratory analysis/equipment/tests"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or place where chemicals or medicines are produced:",
        "examples": [
          "He is chairman and chief executive officer of vision-care pharmaceutical maker Alcon Laboratories."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laboratory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room or building with scientific equipment for doing scientific tests or for teaching science, or a place where chemicals or medicines are produced:",
        "examples": [
          "research laboratories",
          "a computer laboratory",
          "Laboratory tests suggest that the new drug may be used to treat cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or building with equipment for doing scientific tests or for teaching science, or a place where chemicals or medicines are produced:",
        "examples": [
          "a physics laboratory"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or building with equipment for doing scientific tests:",
        "examples": [
          "The company makes analytical equipment for industrial and research laboratories.",
          "laboratory analysis/equipment/tests"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or place where chemicals or medicines are produced:",
        "examples": [
          "He is chairman and chief executive officer of vision-care pharmaceutical maker Alcon Laboratories."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "labored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "laborers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does physical work:",
        "examples": [
          "a farm/factory laborer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "laboriously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that needs a lot of time and effort:",
        "examples": [
          "He wrote out the list laboriously by hand.",
          "This is a highly detailed, laboriously researched study."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "labors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the Labor Party, an Australian political party that believes in social equality and the rights of workers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "practical work, esp. work that involves physical effort:",
        "examples": [
          "The car parts themselves are not expensive – it’s the labor that costs so much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Labor also refers to the workers themselves, esp. those who do practical work with their hands:",
        "examples": [
          "skilled/unskilled labor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A labor-saving device or method is one that saves a lot of effort and time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last stage of pregnancy when the muscles of the uterus start to push the baby out of the body, usually lasting until the baby appears:",
        "examples": [
          "She went into (= started) labor at twelve o’clock last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do hard physical work:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Hours after the explosion, rescue teams were still laboring to free those trapped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "labour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "practical work, especially when it involves hard physical effort:",
        "examples": [
          "The car parts themselves are not expensive, it's the labour that costs the money.",
          "manual labour (= hard work using the hands)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "workers, especially people who do practical work with their hands:",
        "examples": [
          "skilled/unskilled labour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the effort and hard work that have been involved in doing a particular piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you tired after your labours?",
          "West was paid very little for his labours.",
          "Retirement is the time to enjoy the fruits of your labours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last stage of pregnancy from the time when the muscles of the womb start to push the baby out of the body until the baby appears:",
        "examples": [
          "labour pains",
          "She went into (= started) labour at twelve o'clock last night.",
          "I was in labour for twelve hours with my first baby.",
          "No two labours are ever the same."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do hard physical work:",
        "examples": [
          "He travelled around Europe labouring to pay his way.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Three hours after the explosion, rescue teams were still labouring to free those trapped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something slowly with great physical or mental effort:",
        "examples": [
          "He laboured up the hill with his heavy load.",
          "She's been labouring over the same article for days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the Labour Party, the political party in Great Britain that believes in social equality, a more equal sharing out of wealth, and the rights of workers:",
        "examples": [
          "Labour are sure to get in at the next election.",
          "I voted Labour in the last election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the Labour Party:",
        "examples": [
          "the Labour Party",
          "Labour voters",
          "the Labour candidate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "practical work, especially involving physical effort:",
        "examples": [
          "The cost will depend on the amount of labour involved.",
          "They gave us an estimated price including parts and labour.",
          "The shorts sell for $45, but the hard labor of the women who made them cost just 50 cents.",
          "Most jobs these days aren't exhausting manual labour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "workers in a company or a country, especially people who do practical work with their hands:",
        "examples": [
          "skilled/unskilled labour Foreign workers were brought in to fill a temporary shortfall in skilled labor.",
          "We use casual labour during busy periods.",
          "cheap/local/temporary labour",
          "More companies are building plants abroad to take advantage of cheaper labor costs.",
          "labour disputes/shortages/standards"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop working as a way of complaining about or trying to change something, such as pay or working conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "The pilots have chosen to withdraw their labour at a crucial time in the airline's history."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "labrador": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a big yellow, black, or brown dog with short hair:",
        "examples": [
          "Labradors are used as guide dogs for blind people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "labs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "a science lab",
          "a lab technician"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tests done in a laboratory, especially medical tests on blood, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I had my labs done but they didn't reveal any allergies.",
          "We don't know what it is yet — we're still waiting for the labs to come back.",
          "Such severe anaemia should have shown up on her labs.",
          "You should get labs done to make sure you don't have any infections.",
          "She had a mass in her abdomen but her labs were OK."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "The photo shows him sitting on the porch of his home with his two yellow labs.",
          "Bella, a black Lab, became her guide dog three years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form oflaboratory:",
        "examples": [
          "a research lab",
          "a lab technician"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "labyrinth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a confusing set of connecting passages or paths in which it is easy to get lost:",
        "examples": [
          "Finally, through a labyrinth of corridors she found his office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very confusing:",
        "examples": [
          "He was no stranger to the labyrinth of love."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure in the inner ear containing the small organs responsible for hearing and balance:",
        "examples": [
          "Alcohol, drugs and age can all affect the balance mechanism in the inner ear known as the labyrinth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a confusing set of connecting passages or paths in which it is easy to get lost",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a decorative cloth made by twisting thin thread in delicate patterns with holes in them:",
        "examples": [
          "lace curtains"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a string that you use to fasten openings, especially in shoes, by putting it through two lines of small holes and tying the ends together:",
        "examples": [
          "Your shoe laces are undone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add alcohol or drugs to food or drink, often secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "coffee laced with brandy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put the lace of a shoe or boot through its holes, or to fasten a shoe or boot by tying a lace",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decorative cloth that is made by weaving thin thread into delicate patterns having small spaces within them:",
        "examples": [
          "a lace curtain/handkerchief"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cord used to close a shoe or boot; shoelace:",
        "examples": [
          "Your laces are untied."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add alcohol or drugs to food or drink, often secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "coffee laced with brandy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put the lace of a shoe or boot through its holes, or to fasten a shoe or boot by tying a lace",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "laceration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cut:",
        "examples": [
          "The boy had received horrific injuries in the attack, including lacerations to both arms.",
          "The body showed signs of laceration and bruising."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lacerations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cut:",
        "examples": [
          "The boy had received horrific injuries in the attack, including lacerations to both arms.",
          "The body showed signs of laceration and bruising."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a decorative cloth made by twisting thin thread in delicate patterns with holes in them:",
        "examples": [
          "lace curtains"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a string that you use to fasten openings, especially in shoes, by putting it through two lines of small holes and tying the ends together:",
        "examples": [
          "Your shoe laces are undone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add alcohol or drugs to food or drink, often secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "coffee laced with brandy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put the lace of a shoe or boot through its holes, or to fasten a shoe or boot by tying a lace",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decorative cloth that is made by weaving thin thread into delicate patterns having small spaces within them:",
        "examples": [
          "a lace curtain/handkerchief"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cord used to close a shoe or boot; shoelace:",
        "examples": [
          "Your laces are untied."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Her only problem is a lack of confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have or not have enough of something that is needed or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "He just lacks a little confidence.",
          "What we lack in this house is space to store things.",
          "We are lacking three members of staff due to illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition of not having any or enough of something, esp. something necessary or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "a lack of ambition/confidence/knowledge",
          "a lack of money",
          "She certainly has no lack of friends (= She has a lot of friends)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have any or enough of something, esp. something necessary or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "What we lack in this house is space to store things.",
          "He’s totally lacking a sense of humor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which there is not enough of something, or something is not available:",
        "examples": [
          "serious/severe lack of sth Many of these communities are having to cope with a severe lack of resources.",
          "\"Lack of time\" is frequently cited as the reason for poor-quality work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have enough of something that is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the candidates had the right qualifications but lacked the necessary skills."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lacked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have or not have enough of something that is needed or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "He just lacks a little confidence.",
          "What we lack in this house is space to store things.",
          "We are lacking three members of staff due to illness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lackey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a servant or someone who behaves like one by obeying someone else's orders or by doing unpleasant work for them:",
        "examples": [
          "He treats us all like his lackeys."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lacking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something that you need is lacking, you do not have enough of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Enthusiasm has been sadly lacking these past months at work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have a quality:",
        "examples": [
          "He's totally lacking in charm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lacks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Her only problem is a lack of confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have or not have enough of something that is needed or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "He just lacks a little confidence.",
          "What we lack in this house is space to store things.",
          "We are lacking three members of staff due to illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition of not having any or enough of something, esp. something necessary or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "a lack of ambition/confidence/knowledge",
          "a lack of money",
          "She certainly has no lack of friends (= She has a lot of friends)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have any or enough of something, esp. something necessary or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "What we lack in this house is space to store things.",
          "He’s totally lacking a sense of humor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which there is not enough of something, or something is not available:",
        "examples": [
          "serious/severe lack of sth Many of these communities are having to cope with a severe lack of resources.",
          "\"Lack of time\" is frequently cited as the reason for poor-quality work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have enough of something that is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the candidates had the right qualifications but lacked the necessary skills."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lacrosse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played by two teams in which the players each use a long stick with a net at the end to catch, carry, and throw a small ball, and try to get the ball in the other team's goal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played by two teams in which the players each use a long stick with a net at the end to catch, carry, and throw a small ball, and try to get the ball in the other team’s goal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lactation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process in which a woman or female animal produces milk:",
        "examples": [
          "The breasts contain a number of specialized cell types that work together to allow lactation.",
          "Eating too little shortens the lactation period."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lactose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of sugar that is found in milk",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lacy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made of or decorated with lace (= decorative cloth):",
        "examples": [
          "lacy underwear"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of or decorated with lace:",
        "examples": [
          "a lacy white blouse"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a boy or young man:",
        "examples": [
          "A group of young lads were standing outside the shop.",
          "He's a nice lad.",
          "The prime minister's a local lad (= he was born and lived in this area).",
          "lads and lasses (= boys and girls)",
          "[ as form of address ] Come on, lads, let's get this job finished!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boy or young man",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ladder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment used for climbing up and down, that consists of two vertical bars or pieces of rope joined to each other by a set of horizontal steps:",
        "examples": [
          "She was up a ladder, cleaning the window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of increasingly important jobs or stages in a particular type of work or process:",
        "examples": [
          "Once he started at Paramount in 1967, he moved rapidly up the corporate ladder.",
          "a first rung/step on the employment ladder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, vertical hole in a pair of tights or a stocking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in particular sports) a system in which all the players who play regularly are given a position in a list and can improve their position by beating other players in that list:",
        "examples": [
          "a squash ladder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a pair of tights or a stocking ladders or if you ladder it, a long hole appears in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Damn! That's the second pair of tights I've laddered today!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment used for climbing up and down, and consisting of two vertical bars joined by a set of horizontal steps:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. In only a few years she managed to climb up the corporate ladder (= achieve success in the business world) to become a vice president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of referring to a series of increasingly important jobs, or stages in a particular type of work or process:",
        "examples": [
          "Most top executives had to climb the ladder.",
          "These entry-level jobs will offer you a chance to get your foot on the first rung of the employment ladder.",
          "First-time buyers are desperate to get on the housing ladder."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ladders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment used for climbing up and down, that consists of two vertical bars or pieces of rope joined to each other by a set of horizontal steps:",
        "examples": [
          "She was up a ladder, cleaning the window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of increasingly important jobs or stages in a particular type of work or process:",
        "examples": [
          "Once he started at Paramount in 1967, he moved rapidly up the corporate ladder.",
          "a first rung/step on the employment ladder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, vertical hole in a pair of tights or a stocking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in particular sports) a system in which all the players who play regularly are given a position in a list and can improve their position by beating other players in that list:",
        "examples": [
          "a squash ladder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a pair of tights or a stocking ladders or if you ladder it, a long hole appears in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Damn! That's the second pair of tights I've laddered today!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment used for climbing up and down, and consisting of two vertical bars joined by a set of horizontal steps:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. In only a few years she managed to climb up the corporate ladder (= achieve success in the business world) to become a vice president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of referring to a series of increasingly important jobs, or stages in a particular type of work or process:",
        "examples": [
          "Most top executives had to climb the ladder.",
          "These entry-level jobs will offer you a chance to get your foot on the first rung of the employment ladder.",
          "First-time buyers are desperate to get on the housing ladder."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laddie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "laden": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "carrying or holding a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He always comes back from France laden with presents for everyone.",
          "The table, as always, was laden with food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "carrying or holding a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a table laden with food"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "carrying something:",
        "examples": [
          "laden with sth a truck laden with timber",
          "When fully laden with pallets, the vehicles will be at exactly the right height for the unloading docks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of something, especially something unpleasant such as debt:",
        "examples": [
          "The banks are laden with bad loans.",
          "The Nasdaq index is heavily laden with technology stocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in adjectives to show that something has or is carrying a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "debt-laden banks",
          "They were accused of driving waste-laden trucks with no cover over them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ship that is laden in bulk is carrying goods loose, not in containers (= very large metal boxes)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ladies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a women's toilet in a public place or building such as a hotel or restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm just going to the ladies.",
          "Is there a ladies on this floor?",
          "We spent a lot of time in the ladies, doing our makeup.",
          "Where is the nearest ladies' room?",
          "We managed to find a ladies' toom at the back of the department store."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the group of men that a young man spends time with socially, especially those who he drinks alcohol with or plays sport with:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm having a night out with the lads."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lady": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a polite or old-fashioned way of referring to or talking to a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a young lady here to see you.",
          "Mind your language - there are ladies present!",
          "Say \"thank you\" to the lady, children.",
          "old-fashioned Is the lady of the house (= the most important or only woman who lives in the house) at home?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who behaves in a way that is traditionally considered to be suitable for a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "Of course I remember Mrs Connor - she was a real lady."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sometimes used before the name of a job done by a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "a lady doctor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to talk to a woman in a way that is not polite and is considered offensive by many women:",
        "examples": [
          "Hey, lady, what's the rush?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a women's toilet in a public place or building such as a hotel or restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm just going to the ladies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to talk to the members of the audience when you are making a speech:",
        "examples": [
          "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to our show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title given in the UK to a woman or girl who has the social rank of a peer, or to the wife of a peer or knight:",
        "examples": [
          "Lady Diana Spencer",
          "Sir Charles and Lady Finlater"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is polite and behaves well toward other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Try to act like a lady."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Lady is often used as a polite way of addressing or referring to any woman:",
        "examples": [
          "This lady has a question.",
          "Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Lady can be a form of address, sometimes considered rude, to a woman whose name you do not know:",
        "examples": [
          "Hey, lady, what’s the rush?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some countries) the title of a woman who has, or is the wife of a man who has, a specially high social rank, or the person herself",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ladybug": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small beetle that is round and typically red with black spots",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round, red beetle (= type of insect) with black spots",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ladybugs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small beetle that is round and typically red with black spots",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round, red beetle (= type of insect) with black spots",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ladyship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a polite way of referring to or talking to a woman or girl who has the rank of a peer or knight without using her title:",
        "examples": [
          "We are honoured to welcome your ladyship (= you) here tonight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move or make progress so slowly that you are behind other people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "lag behind He's lagging behind - I think we'd better wait for him to catch us up.",
          "Sales are lagging at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a computer or computer game lags, there is a delay between the user doing something and the computer or game reacting to it:",
        "examples": [
          "If I try to access any of the folders or files, the computer lags seriously.",
          "Why are the games on my laptop suddenly lagging when they ran fine before?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something with a thick layer of material in order to stop heat from escaping or to stop water from freezing:",
        "examples": [
          "to lag pipes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone to prison or to arrest someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a golf ball gently a long distance across short grass, aiming for it to stop near the hole:",
        "examples": [
          "lag up to She lagged up to the hole from between 30 and 50 feet.",
          "lag something to something He lagged his putt to within about two feet of the 17th hole.",
          "lag something up to something He only intended to lag the putt up close to the hole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a delay between two things happening:",
        "examples": [
          "lag between You have to allow for a time lag between order and delivery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a delay between a user performing an action on a computer or computer game, and the computer or game reacting:",
        "examples": [
          "Gamers know the slightest lag between a mouse's movements and the action on the PC screen can have serious consequences.",
          "You can optimize your internet connection so you can play online games with less lag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a prisoner or a person who has often been a prisoner in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "old lag He tried to gain the trust of both young offenders and old lags."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or advance so slowly that you are behind other people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "John’s always lagging behind the others in the class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a delay in the period of time in which events happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There is often a lag between becoming infected and the first signs of the illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not make as much progress as other people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "lag behind sb/sth Business leaders in the UK still lag behind their European counterparts in foreign language skills.",
          "lag well/far behind As usual we lag far behind the rest of the world in this matter.",
          "They continue to lag their competitors in most areas of the business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or make progress more slowly than usual, or to change later than something else changes:",
        "examples": [
          "Business had improved considerably after lagging last year.",
          "There has been an upturn in business travel, but hotel prices are still lagging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a delay between two things happening:",
        "examples": [
          "This can mean a lag during construction projects.",
          "Sometimes there would be long lag times between responses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lager": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of beer that is pale in colour and usually contains a lot of bubbles:",
        "examples": [
          "Two pints of lager and a packet of crisps, please.",
          "The first golden lager beer was created in what is now the Czech Republic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a glass or container of this type of beer:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll have a lager."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lagging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick layer of material used to cover pipes, water tanks (= large containers), and other surfaces in order to stop heat from escaping or water from freezing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lagoon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of sea water separated from the sea by a reef (= a line of rocks and sand):",
        "examples": [
          "a tropical lagoon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of sea water separated from the sea by a sandbar (= raised area of sand) or reef (= a line of rocks and sand)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lah": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the musical note",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "laid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of past simple lay:",
        "examples": [
          "He laid the book on the table."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of lie",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lair": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where a wild animal lives, often underground and hidden, or a place where a person hides:",
        "examples": [
          "a fox's lair",
          "the thieves' lair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where certain kinds of wild animals live, often underground and hidden, or a place where a person hides:",
        "examples": [
          "a fox’s lair",
          "a thieves’ lair"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laird": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Scottish man who owns a large area of land",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large area of water surrounded by land and not connected to the sea except by rivers or streams:",
        "examples": [
          "We used to go boating on that lake.",
          "Lake Windermere"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of a liquid produced that is more than is needed, so that it has to be stored or wasted:",
        "examples": [
          "Overproduction caused butter mountains and wine lakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area of water that is not salty and is surrounded by land:",
        "examples": [
          "Lake Michigan"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lakes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large area of water surrounded by land and not connected to the sea except by rivers or streams:",
        "examples": [
          "We used to go boating on that lake.",
          "Lake Windermere"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of a liquid produced that is more than is needed, so that it has to be stored or wasted:",
        "examples": [
          "Overproduction caused butter mountains and wine lakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area of water that is not salty and is surrounded by land:",
        "examples": [
          "Lake Michigan"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "escaping, especially from the police:",
        "examples": [
          "The robbers were on the lam for several days before they were caught."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lama": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a title given to a Tibetan Buddhist spiritual teacher",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lamb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young sheep, or the flesh of a young sheep eaten as meat:",
        "examples": [
          "lambs gambolling about in the fields",
          "lamb chops",
          "roast lamb"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a sheep) to give birth to lambs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young sheep, or the flesh of a young sheep eaten as meat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lambs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young sheep, or the flesh of a young sheep eaten as meat:",
        "examples": [
          "lambs gambolling about in the fields",
          "lamb chops",
          "roast lamb"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a sheep) to give birth to lambs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young sheep, or the flesh of a young sheep eaten as meat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lame": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of animals) not able to walk correctly because of physical injury to or weakness in the legs or feet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of an excuse or argument) weak and unsatisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "a lame excuse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of cloth with threads of gold or silver in it:",
        "examples": [
          "gold/silver lamé"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to walk correctly because of physical injury or weakness of the legs or feet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of an excuse or argument) weak and not deserving to be believed:",
        "examples": [
          "Saying she’d lost her homework was a pretty lame excuse, if you ask me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lamest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of animals) not able to walk correctly because of physical injury to or weakness in the legs or feet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of an excuse or argument) weak and unsatisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "a lame excuse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of cloth with threads of gold or silver in it:",
        "examples": [
          "gold/silver lamé"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to walk correctly because of physical injury or weakness of the legs or feet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of an excuse or argument) weak and not deserving to be believed:",
        "examples": [
          "Saying she’d lost her homework was a pretty lame excuse, if you ask me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laminate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any material that is made by sticking several layers of the same material together:",
        "examples": [
          "Laminates are still a popular choice for worktops.",
          "Wooden skis were replaced by metal, then by plastic laminate and, later, carbon fibre.",
          "laminate flooring"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something with a thin layer of plastic to protect it, or to be covered in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "You might want to laminate the cards after printing to protect them.",
          "Print out your goals, laminate them, and look at them every day.",
          "Very thick card does not laminate well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stick several thin layers of wood, plastic, glass, etc. together:",
        "examples": [
          "You can achieve extraordinary curves by laminating timber.",
          "be laminated together Five layers of glass are laminated together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare dough (= flour mixed with water and often yeast, fat, or sugar, so that it is ready for baking) by making it into a lot of very thin layers with butter between each one:",
        "examples": [
          "The hardest part is probably laminating the dough, rolling it out and folding it so many times."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laminated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered with a thin layer of plastic to protect it:",
        "examples": [
          "The recipe cards are laminated so they can be wiped clean.",
          "a laminated menu/map/ID card"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of several thin layers of wood, plastic, glass, etc. stuck together:",
        "examples": [
          "laminated kitchen worktops"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of several thin layers of wood, plastic, glass, etc., stuck together, or covered with a thin layer of plastic:",
        "examples": [
          "laminated plywood",
          "laminated diplomas"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lamp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for giving light, especially one that has a covering or is contained within something:",
        "examples": [
          "an electric/oil/gas lamp",
          "a street lamp",
          "a table/bedside lamp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various devices that produce particular types of light:",
        "examples": [
          "an infrared lamp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punch someone (= hit them with your closed hand) hard:",
        "examples": [
          "He managed to ignore the guy and walk away, instead of lamping him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for giving light, esp. one with a covering that the light shines through or around:",
        "examples": [
          "a floor lamp"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lamppost": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall post with a light at the side of roads and in other public places",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lamps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for giving light, especially one that has a covering or is contained within something:",
        "examples": [
          "an electric/oil/gas lamp",
          "a street lamp",
          "a table/bedside lamp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various devices that produce particular types of light:",
        "examples": [
          "an infrared lamp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punch someone (= hit them with your closed hand) hard:",
        "examples": [
          "He managed to ignore the guy and walk away, instead of lamping him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for giving light, esp. one with a covering that the light shines through or around:",
        "examples": [
          "a floor lamp"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for local area network: a system for connecting the computers of people who work in the same building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for local area network: a system for connecting the computers of people who live near each other or work in the same building:",
        "examples": [
          "The computers keep everything talking to everything else over the wireless LAN network."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lancaster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small city in northwest England:",
        "examples": [
          "He likes living in Lancaster because it's close to the Lake District."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin pole with a sharp point that soldiers used in the past as a weapon when riding horses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut the skin with a sharp tool in order to release infected matter that has collected under it:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a boil lanced at the doctor's this morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "land": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the surface of the earth that is not covered by water:",
        "examples": [
          "It is cheaper to drill for oil on land than at sea.",
          "The treaty has led to a dramatic reduction in the number of land-based missiles in Europe.",
          "The military commanders won't deploy their land forces until they're satisfied that the air attacks have done their job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of ground, especially when used for a particular purpose such as farming or building:",
        "examples": [
          "This sort of land is no good for growing potatoes.",
          "I always prosecute people who trespass on my land.",
          "We want to buy a plot of land to build a house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "farms, farming, and the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the families lived off the land (= grew their own food, etc.).",
          "My parents worked (on) the land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country:",
        "examples": [
          "a land of ice and snow",
          "The group want to promote their ideas in schools throughout the land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) arrive on the ground or other surface after moving down through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "We should land in Madrid at 7 a.m.",
          "You can land a plane on water in an emergency.",
          "The bird landed on my finger.",
          "figurative The report first landed on my desk this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive on land from the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "We landed at Port Said in the early evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive at or appear on a particular website:",
        "examples": [
          "If you click on the link you land on his blog.",
          "The allegations attracted a lot of attention when they landed on the Drudge Report site in the morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take goods or people off a ship or aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "The general's plan involved landing troops behind enemy lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch a fish with a hook (= curved piece of wire) or net and remove it from the water:",
        "examples": [
          "He landed a huge salmon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or achieve something good, especially in a way that seems easy or unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "He landed a senior editorial job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen or succeed as intended:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of his jokes didn't really land, but he was pretty funny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone lands a blow or it lands, they hit another person:",
        "examples": [
          "He managed to land more punches than his opponent.",
          "One blow landed on the right side of his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to make a move that is completed successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "He landed the jump perfectly.",
          "He landed five goals from eight attempts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the surface of the earth that is not covered by water:",
        "examples": [
          "It is cheaper to drill for oil on land than at sea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Land is also a particular area of the earth’s surface:",
        "examples": [
          "They just bought 150 acres of land in Idaho."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The land refers to farms, farming, and the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents worked (on) the land all their lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country:",
        "examples": [
          "Ireland was my mother’s native land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive or cause something to arrive at a place in an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The pilot said we would land in about 20 minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To land is also to arrive in a boat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We’d been sailing for three weeks by the time we landed at Miami."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to unload people or things from a ship or aircraft onto the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The general’s plan involved landing troops behind enemy lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or achieve something desirable:",
        "examples": [
          "to land a job"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the surface of the Earth that is not covered by water:",
        "examples": [
          "on land It is cheaper to drill for oil on land than at sea.",
          "by land The code gives the minimum standards of welfare required for the transport of animals by land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of ground, especially when used for a particular purpose such as farming or building:",
        "examples": [
          "The agent controls land with the potential for 22,850 new homes, 5,650 of which already have planning permission."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the land owned by a person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "It was understood that federal lands would be given to the oil and gas industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of referring to farms, farming, and the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of these migrants have been forced to leave the land and find work in the cities.",
          "Some people in the state manage to live off the land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when a plane lands or someone lands it, it comes down from the sky to the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "We shall be landing at Paris, Charles de Gaulle, in approximately ten minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when a boat lands, it arrives at a port, etc. next to the land:",
        "examples": [
          "The ferry will land at the International Ferry Terminal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take goods or people off a ship or aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "After some delay the customs officer finally gave them permission to land the goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The report landed on my desk yesterday morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or achieve something good, for example a job:",
        "examples": [
          "In the past six months they have landed some high-profile contracts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "landed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to people whose families have owned a lot of land for many generations (= family age groups):",
        "examples": [
          "the landed gentry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "officially living in Canada:",
        "examples": [
          "a landed immigrant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the total price of goods that are taken somewhere, including tax, insurance, and transport costs:",
        "examples": [
          "Get an accurate estimate of the landed cost of your products by calculating the various import duties.",
          "The landed price is calculated by adding the freight price to the loaded product price."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lander": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a spacecraft designed to land on the surface of a planet or moon:",
        "examples": [
          "The European Space Agency was scheduled to place a lander on Mars.",
          "They descend into darkness like astronauts in a lunar lander."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "landfall": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the first land that is reached or seen at the end of a journey across the sea or through the air, or the fact of arriving there:",
        "examples": [
          "Shannon Airport in Ireland was the first European landfall for planes flying from North America.",
          "After a long and gruelling flight, they finally made landfall in Florida."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone or something reaches land after being at sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Tropical storm Bonnie made landfall on Florida's Panhandle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "landfill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of getting rid of large amounts of rubbish by burying it, or a place where rubbish is buried:",
        "examples": [
          "90 percent of American rubbish is dumped in landfill sites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where garbage is buried:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The shopping center was built on landfill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "waste that is buried in the ground in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Landfill is a long-term pollutant.",
          "At the facility we separate recyclable goods from landfill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where waste is buried in the ground in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The idea is to transform the landfill into a park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of burying large amounts of waste:",
        "examples": [
          "Landfill provides a safe disposal option for waste that can't be recycled, composted, or used to generate energy.",
          "The landfill tax is a tax on the disposal of waste."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "landing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of an aircraft arriving on the ground or a boat reaching land:",
        "examples": [
          "emergency landing The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in a field.",
          "crash landing The plane was forced into a crash landing and suffered extensive damage.",
          "The ship's captain and crew were preparing for landing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a person or object arriving on the ground after a fall or jump:",
        "examples": [
          "safe landing She opened her parachute and drifted to a safe landing.",
          "A bottle in his back pocket broke in the fall and made the landing especially painful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of a person, especially an athlete, arriving with their feet on the ground after a jump or movement:",
        "examples": [
          "She placed last in the vault routine as she struggled to control her landings.",
          "He skated toward his coach smiling after a clean landing.",
          "The long jumper has really improved her landings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of floor that joins two sets of stairs or that leads from the top of a set of stairs to rooms",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a floor between two sets of stairs or at the top of a set of stairs:",
        "examples": [
          "There is another bathroom on the landing between the first and second floors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of an aircraft arriving on the ground, or of a boat reaching land:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane made a safe landing on Lake Michigan beach.",
          "The pilot was cleared for an emergency landing after reporting smoke in the cockpit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking goods off an aircraft or boat, or the amounts that are taken off:",
        "examples": [
          "His job is to supervise the loading and landing of goods at the quayside.",
          "Records of fish and shellfish landings must be submitted to the authorities that are monitoring fish stocks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "landings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of an aircraft arriving on the ground or a boat reaching land:",
        "examples": [
          "emergency landing The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in a field.",
          "crash landing The plane was forced into a crash landing and suffered extensive damage.",
          "The ship's captain and crew were preparing for landing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a person or object arriving on the ground after a fall or jump:",
        "examples": [
          "safe landing She opened her parachute and drifted to a safe landing.",
          "A bottle in his back pocket broke in the fall and made the landing especially painful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of a person, especially an athlete, arriving with their feet on the ground after a jump or movement:",
        "examples": [
          "She placed last in the vault routine as she struggled to control her landings.",
          "He skated toward his coach smiling after a clean landing.",
          "The long jumper has really improved her landings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of floor that joins two sets of stairs or that leads from the top of a set of stairs to rooms",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a floor between two sets of stairs or at the top of a set of stairs:",
        "examples": [
          "There is another bathroom on the landing between the first and second floors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of an aircraft arriving on the ground, or of a boat reaching land:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane made a safe landing on Lake Michigan beach.",
          "The pilot was cleared for an emergency landing after reporting smoke in the cockpit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking goods off an aircraft or boat, or the amounts that are taken off:",
        "examples": [
          "His job is to supervise the loading and landing of goods at the quayside.",
          "Records of fish and shellfish landings must be submitted to the authorities that are monitoring fish stocks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "landlady": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is paid rent by people for the use of a room, building, or piece of land that she owns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is in charge of a pub or bar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who owns a room, building, or piece of land that someone else pays rent to use",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who owns or manages a pub, bar, or small hotel",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "landline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a phone that is connected to the phone system by wires",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cable (= set of wires) that carries phone signals under the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of wires that carries phone signals and connects homes and offices to the phone system:",
        "examples": [
          "The carrier has 17 million local landline customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a phone that is not a mobile phone and that is connected to the phone system by wires:",
        "examples": [
          "Her cell phone's switched off. I'll try her on her landline."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "landlord": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that owns a building or an area of land and is paid by other people for the use of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The landlord had promised to redecorate the bedrooms before we moved in.",
          "Housing associations are the biggest landlords in this area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is in charge of a pub or bar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who owns a building or an area of land and is paid by other people for the use of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Heather's landlord actually lowered her rent when she said she might move out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that owns a room, building, or piece of land that someone else pays rent to use:",
        "examples": [
          "Landlords have legal obligations that cannot be avoided by leaving them out of the tenancy agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who owns or manages a pub, bar, or small hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "A landlord who has rescued his pub from being closed has said the crisis in the industry can't all be blamed on large pub companies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "landlords": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that owns a building or an area of land and is paid by other people for the use of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The landlord had promised to redecorate the bedrooms before we moved in.",
          "Housing associations are the biggest landlords in this area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is in charge of a pub or bar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who owns a building or an area of land and is paid by other people for the use of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Heather's landlord actually lowered her rent when she said she might move out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that owns a room, building, or piece of land that someone else pays rent to use:",
        "examples": [
          "Landlords have legal obligations that cannot be avoided by leaving them out of the tenancy agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who owns or manages a pub, bar, or small hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "A landlord who has rescued his pub from being closed has said the crisis in the industry can't all be blamed on large pub companies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "landmark": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building or place that is easily recognized, especially one that you can use to judge where you are:",
        "examples": [
          "The Rock of Gibraltar is one of Europe's most famous landmarks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important stage in something's development:",
        "examples": [
          "The invention of the silicon chip was a landmark in the history of the computer.",
          "In a landmark case/decision, the governor pardoned a woman convicted of killing her husband, who had physically abused her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or place that is easily recognized, esp. one that you can use to judge where you are:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn’t pick out any familiar landmarks in the dark and got completely lost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A landmark is also a building or other structure that is considered especially important as an example of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "a landmark skyscraper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important stage in the development of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The invention of the silicon chip is a landmark in the history of technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important stage in the development of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a landmark in sth The deal is a landmark in the company's rapid international expansion.",
          "a landmark deal/decision/settlement The landmark deal secures 6,000 jobs and ends more than a week of protests and strikes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "landmarks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building or place that is easily recognized, especially one that you can use to judge where you are:",
        "examples": [
          "The Rock of Gibraltar is one of Europe's most famous landmarks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important stage in something's development:",
        "examples": [
          "The invention of the silicon chip was a landmark in the history of the computer.",
          "In a landmark case/decision, the governor pardoned a woman convicted of killing her husband, who had physically abused her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or place that is easily recognized, esp. one that you can use to judge where you are:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn’t pick out any familiar landmarks in the dark and got completely lost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A landmark is also a building or other structure that is considered especially important as an example of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "a landmark skyscraper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important stage in the development of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The invention of the silicon chip is a landmark in the history of technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important stage in the development of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a landmark in sth The deal is a landmark in the company's rapid international expansion.",
          "a landmark deal/decision/settlement The landmark deal secures 6,000 jobs and ends more than a week of protests and strikes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "landowner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who owns land, especially a large amount of land",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who owns land, often a lot of land",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who owns land, usually a lot of land:",
        "examples": [
          "Many large landowners in the UK have decided to work with energy companies to harness the power of the wind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lands": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the surface of the earth that is not covered by water:",
        "examples": [
          "It is cheaper to drill for oil on land than at sea.",
          "The treaty has led to a dramatic reduction in the number of land-based missiles in Europe.",
          "The military commanders won't deploy their land forces until they're satisfied that the air attacks have done their job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of ground, especially when used for a particular purpose such as farming or building:",
        "examples": [
          "This sort of land is no good for growing potatoes.",
          "I always prosecute people who trespass on my land.",
          "We want to buy a plot of land to build a house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "farms, farming, and the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the families lived off the land (= grew their own food, etc.).",
          "My parents worked (on) the land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country:",
        "examples": [
          "a land of ice and snow",
          "The group want to promote their ideas in schools throughout the land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) arrive on the ground or other surface after moving down through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "We should land in Madrid at 7 a.m.",
          "You can land a plane on water in an emergency.",
          "The bird landed on my finger.",
          "figurative The report first landed on my desk this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive on land from the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "We landed at Port Said in the early evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive at or appear on a particular website:",
        "examples": [
          "If you click on the link you land on his blog.",
          "The allegations attracted a lot of attention when they landed on the Drudge Report site in the morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take goods or people off a ship or aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "The general's plan involved landing troops behind enemy lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch a fish with a hook (= curved piece of wire) or net and remove it from the water:",
        "examples": [
          "He landed a huge salmon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or achieve something good, especially in a way that seems easy or unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "He landed a senior editorial job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen or succeed as intended:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of his jokes didn't really land, but he was pretty funny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone lands a blow or it lands, they hit another person:",
        "examples": [
          "He managed to land more punches than his opponent.",
          "One blow landed on the right side of his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to make a move that is completed successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "He landed the jump perfectly.",
          "He landed five goals from eight attempts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the surface of the earth that is not covered by water:",
        "examples": [
          "It is cheaper to drill for oil on land than at sea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Land is also a particular area of the earth’s surface:",
        "examples": [
          "They just bought 150 acres of land in Idaho."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The land refers to farms, farming, and the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents worked (on) the land all their lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country:",
        "examples": [
          "Ireland was my mother’s native land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive or cause something to arrive at a place in an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The pilot said we would land in about 20 minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To land is also to arrive in a boat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We’d been sailing for three weeks by the time we landed at Miami."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to unload people or things from a ship or aircraft onto the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The general’s plan involved landing troops behind enemy lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or achieve something desirable:",
        "examples": [
          "to land a job"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the surface of the Earth that is not covered by water:",
        "examples": [
          "on land It is cheaper to drill for oil on land than at sea.",
          "by land The code gives the minimum standards of welfare required for the transport of animals by land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of ground, especially when used for a particular purpose such as farming or building:",
        "examples": [
          "The agent controls land with the potential for 22,850 new homes, 5,650 of which already have planning permission."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the land owned by a person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "It was understood that federal lands would be given to the oil and gas industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of referring to farms, farming, and the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of these migrants have been forced to leave the land and find work in the cities.",
          "Some people in the state manage to live off the land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when a plane lands or someone lands it, it comes down from the sky to the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "We shall be landing at Paris, Charles de Gaulle, in approximately ten minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when a boat lands, it arrives at a port, etc. next to the land:",
        "examples": [
          "The ferry will land at the International Ferry Terminal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take goods or people off a ship or aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "After some delay the customs officer finally gave them permission to land the goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The report landed on my desk yesterday morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or achieve something good, for example a job:",
        "examples": [
          "In the past six months they have landed some high-profile contracts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "landscape": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large area of land, especially in relation to its appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "a rural/barren landscape",
          "Demolition firms and builders are busy changing urban landscapes.",
          "The landscape is dotted with the tents of campers and hikers.",
          "The cathedral dominates the landscape for miles around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a view or picture of the countryside, or the art of making such pictures:",
        "examples": [
          "a watercolour landscape",
          "J.M.W. Turner is one of the best-known British landscape painters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the features of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The political landscape is changing.",
          "We would have a very different economic landscape today if there had been no immigration.",
          "Four years ago, the landscape shifted again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a garden, park, or other area of land more attractive by adding different features, plants, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They have done a fantastic job landscaping the garden with fountains, bird feeders, and ponds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A landscape document is to be printed with the longer side of the paper at the top and bottom.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area of countryside, usually one without many buildings or other things that are not natural",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A landscape is also a view or picture of the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "She collects early twentieth century landscapes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shape of the land and related features in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "a desert landscape"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the appearance of an area of land, esp. by planting trees, flowers, and other plants:",
        "examples": [
          "The park was beautifully landscaped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a computer document that is to be printed with the longer side of the paper at the top and bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "PC monitors display Web pages in landscape format while printers are set by default to print in portrait."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "landscapes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large area of land, especially in relation to its appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "a rural/barren landscape",
          "Demolition firms and builders are busy changing urban landscapes.",
          "The landscape is dotted with the tents of campers and hikers.",
          "The cathedral dominates the landscape for miles around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a view or picture of the countryside, or the art of making such pictures:",
        "examples": [
          "a watercolour landscape",
          "J.M.W. Turner is one of the best-known British landscape painters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the features of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The political landscape is changing.",
          "We would have a very different economic landscape today if there had been no immigration.",
          "Four years ago, the landscape shifted again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a garden, park, or other area of land more attractive by adding different features, plants, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They have done a fantastic job landscaping the garden with fountains, bird feeders, and ponds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A landscape document is to be printed with the longer side of the paper at the top and bottom.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area of countryside, usually one without many buildings or other things that are not natural",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A landscape is also a view or picture of the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "She collects early twentieth century landscapes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shape of the land and related features in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "a desert landscape"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the appearance of an area of land, esp. by planting trees, flowers, and other plants:",
        "examples": [
          "The park was beautifully landscaped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a computer document that is to be printed with the longer side of the paper at the top and bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "PC monitors display Web pages in landscape format while printers are set by default to print in portrait."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "landscaping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a garden, park, or other area of land more attractive by adding different features, plants, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They have done a fantastic job landscaping the garden with fountains, bird feeders, and ponds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "landslide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mass of rock and earth moving suddenly and quickly down a steep slope",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the winning of an election with an extremely large number of votes:",
        "examples": [
          "The opinion polls are predicting a landslide for the Republicans in next week's election.",
          "a landslide victory"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of rock and earth falling unexpectedly down a steep slope",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the winning of an election with an extremely large number of votes:",
        "examples": [
          "a landslide victory",
          "The senator won by a landslide last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow road in the countryside or in a town:",
        "examples": [
          "He drives so fast along those narrow country lanes.",
          "I live at the end of Church Lane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special strip of a road, sports track, or swimming pool that is used to keep vehicles or competitors separate:",
        "examples": [
          "a bus/bike/cycle lane",
          "The northbound lane is closed because of an accident.",
          "I find driving in the fast lane very stressful.",
          "The German runners/swimmers are in lanes 4 and 6."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a route across the sea or through the air that ships or aircraft regularly sail or fly along:",
        "examples": [
          "The English Channel is the busiest shipping lane in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the knowledge, experience, or skills that someone has; used especially when saying that someone should only do things or express opinions on things that they know about:",
        "examples": [
          "Stay in your lane. Just do your job. Do what you're asked to do.",
          "Many scientists have \"stayed in their lanes\" and not asked enough questions about the data emanating from \"official\" sources.",
          "Instead of checking out other people's lanes, why not focus on what you think and what you want?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of two or more marked paths in a road to keep vehicles traveling in the same direction a safe distance apart:",
        "examples": [
          "That section of Interstate 95 is a four-lane highway, with two northbound lanes and two southbound lanes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lane in a running track or swimming pool is a narrow section marked to keep the competitors apart.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow road, esp. in the countryside or in a small town",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lanes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow road in the countryside or in a town:",
        "examples": [
          "He drives so fast along those narrow country lanes.",
          "I live at the end of Church Lane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special strip of a road, sports track, or swimming pool that is used to keep vehicles or competitors separate:",
        "examples": [
          "a bus/bike/cycle lane",
          "The northbound lane is closed because of an accident.",
          "I find driving in the fast lane very stressful.",
          "The German runners/swimmers are in lanes 4 and 6."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a route across the sea or through the air that ships or aircraft regularly sail or fly along:",
        "examples": [
          "The English Channel is the busiest shipping lane in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the knowledge, experience, or skills that someone has; used especially when saying that someone should only do things or express opinions on things that they know about:",
        "examples": [
          "Stay in your lane. Just do your job. Do what you're asked to do.",
          "Many scientists have \"stayed in their lanes\" and not asked enough questions about the data emanating from \"official\" sources.",
          "Instead of checking out other people's lanes, why not focus on what you think and what you want?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of two or more marked paths in a road to keep vehicles traveling in the same direction a safe distance apart:",
        "examples": [
          "That section of Interstate 95 is a four-lane highway, with two northbound lanes and two southbound lanes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lane in a running track or swimming pool is a narrow section marked to keep the competitors apart.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow road, esp. in the countryside or in a small town",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "language": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system of communication consisting of sounds, words, and grammar:",
        "examples": [
          "She does research into how children acquire language.",
          "This type of parent-child interaction is associated with language learning in infancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of communication used by people living in a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you speak any foreign languages?\"",
          "I'm hopeless at learning languages.",
          "the English language"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of symbols and rules for writing instructions for computers:",
        "examples": [
          "Java and Perl are both important computer programming languages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that someone speaks or writes, for example, the kind of words and phrases that they use:",
        "examples": [
          "No one wants to hear foul language coming from the mouths of children.",
          "In interviews, he was fond of flowery language.",
          "He said some of the language appeared inflammatory and biased."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the special words and phrases used by people who do a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "legal/technical language",
          "the language of business"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude or offensive words:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother wouldn't let us watch it because of the language.",
          "Less of that language, please!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of communication by speaking, writing, or making signs in a way that can be understood, or any of the different systems of communication used in particular regions:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the English language",
          "[ C ] American Sign Language",
          "[ C ] He speaks six foreign languages.",
          "[ U ] Her language skills are excellent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Language is also a particular type of expression:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] beautiful language",
          "[ U ] foul language (= offensive words)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In computer programming, a language is a system of writing instructions for computers.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the method of human communication that uses speaking and writing, or the system of communication in speaking and writing that is used by the people of a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "learn/understand a language It's easier to learn a language when you're younger.",
          "speak/use a language 35% of residents speak a language other than English at home.",
          "Many British people speak no foreign languages.",
          "in a language Business deals often go more smoothly if you can speak to people in their own language.",
          "Too many children leave school with poor language skills, unable to compose a letter or email.",
          "The company offers language classes for employees posted abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular style of speaking or writing, for example, one that is used by the people doing a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "When you are giving instructions, make sure you use language that everyone can understand.",
          "the language of sth They speak the language of international finance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written instructions, for example, rules and symbols, given to a computer so it can understand what the user wants it to do:",
        "examples": [
          "This version of the UNIX language serves as a software platform for computer programs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand someone because you have the same way of thinking about things, or of doing things:",
        "examples": [
          "Our businesses complement each other, and we speak the same language."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "languages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system of communication consisting of sounds, words, and grammar:",
        "examples": [
          "She does research into how children acquire language.",
          "This type of parent-child interaction is associated with language learning in infancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of communication used by people living in a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you speak any foreign languages?\"",
          "I'm hopeless at learning languages.",
          "the English language"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of symbols and rules for writing instructions for computers:",
        "examples": [
          "Java and Perl are both important computer programming languages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that someone speaks or writes, for example, the kind of words and phrases that they use:",
        "examples": [
          "No one wants to hear foul language coming from the mouths of children.",
          "In interviews, he was fond of flowery language.",
          "He said some of the language appeared inflammatory and biased."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the special words and phrases used by people who do a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "legal/technical language",
          "the language of business"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude or offensive words:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother wouldn't let us watch it because of the language.",
          "Less of that language, please!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of communication by speaking, writing, or making signs in a way that can be understood, or any of the different systems of communication used in particular regions:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the English language",
          "[ C ] American Sign Language",
          "[ C ] He speaks six foreign languages.",
          "[ U ] Her language skills are excellent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Language is also a particular type of expression:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] beautiful language",
          "[ U ] foul language (= offensive words)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In computer programming, a language is a system of writing instructions for computers.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the method of human communication that uses speaking and writing, or the system of communication in speaking and writing that is used by the people of a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "learn/understand a language It's easier to learn a language when you're younger.",
          "speak/use a language 35% of residents speak a language other than English at home.",
          "Many British people speak no foreign languages.",
          "in a language Business deals often go more smoothly if you can speak to people in their own language.",
          "Too many children leave school with poor language skills, unable to compose a letter or email.",
          "The company offers language classes for employees posted abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular style of speaking or writing, for example, one that is used by the people doing a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "When you are giving instructions, make sure you use language that everyone can understand.",
          "the language of sth They speak the language of international finance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written instructions, for example, rules and symbols, given to a computer so it can understand what the user wants it to do:",
        "examples": [
          "This version of the UNIX language serves as a software platform for computer programs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand someone because you have the same way of thinking about things, or of doing things:",
        "examples": [
          "Our businesses complement each other, and we speak the same language."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lanky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "tall and thin and often moving awkwardly as a result:",
        "examples": [
          "I was your typical lanky teenager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tall and thin and often tending to move awkwardly as a result:",
        "examples": [
          "He shifted his lanky body uncomfortably in the cramped airplane seat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lantern": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a light inside a container that has a handle for holding it or hanging it up, or the container itself",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light enclosed in a container that has a handle for holding it or hanging it up, or the container itself",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lanterns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a light inside a container that has a handle for holding it or hanging it up, or the container itself",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light enclosed in a container that has a handle for holding it or hanging it up, or the container itself",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lanyard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of cord (= thick string), etc. worn around the neck, on which a security pass, ID card, key, etc. is hung:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers wear ID badges dangling from departmental lanyards.",
          "She broke the lanyard on her whistle because she was tugging on it so hard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rope or string that is used for fastening things on a ship:",
        "examples": [
          "Even in a light wind, the pull on the lanyards is considerable.",
          "Drivers of boats should have a throttle lanyard attached to their wrist which will stop the motor instantly if the driver loses control of the boat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long thick string or piece of material that is worn around the neck and used to carry small objects:",
        "examples": [
          "Printed lanyards are a cheap promotional tool for advertising your company logo.",
          "Staff were issued with an ID card holder and a lanyard to carry it on."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lao": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Laos, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Laos",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Laos",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the top surface of the upper part of the legs of a person who is sitting down:",
        "examples": [
          "Come and sit on my lap and I'll read you a story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete trip around a race track that is repeated several times during a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He recorded the fastest lap in last weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.",
          "After a strong start, she was passed by several runners in/on the final/last lap and finished ninth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a run around a track or sports field that is made by a winner of a race or a team that has won a game:",
        "examples": [
          "A supporter gave me a flag, and I set off on my lap of honour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past someone in a race who has been round the track one less time than you:",
        "examples": [
          "He finished last after being lapped twice by the leading runners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make one complete trip around a track",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal) to drink a liquid by taking it in small amounts into the mouth with a lot of short, quick movements of the tongue",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of waves) to hit something gently, producing quiet sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The water lapped against the side of the pool.",
          "The waves gently lapped the shore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top surface of the upper part of the legs of a person who is sitting down:",
        "examples": [
          "Come and sit on my lap and I’ll read you a story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one complete trip around a race track or from one end of a swimming pool to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "Each lap of the track is 400 meters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of waves) to hit something gently, producing low sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] Waves lapped (at) the shore."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lapdog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small pet dog that is given a lot of attention by its owner",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is willing to do anything that a more important person tells them to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Opposition parties accuse the newspaper's editor of being a government lapdog."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lapel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strip of cloth that is part of the front of a jacket or coat. It is joined to the collar and folded back onto the chest:",
        "examples": [
          "A flower was pinned to/in her lapel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip of cloth that is attached to the collar and front opening of a jacket or similar piece of clothing and is folded back over it:",
        "examples": [
          "wide lapels"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lapping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "laps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the top surface of the upper part of the legs of a person who is sitting down:",
        "examples": [
          "Come and sit on my lap and I'll read you a story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete trip around a race track that is repeated several times during a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He recorded the fastest lap in last weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.",
          "After a strong start, she was passed by several runners in/on the final/last lap and finished ninth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a run around a track or sports field that is made by a winner of a race or a team that has won a game:",
        "examples": [
          "A supporter gave me a flag, and I set off on my lap of honour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past someone in a race who has been round the track one less time than you:",
        "examples": [
          "He finished last after being lapped twice by the leading runners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make one complete trip around a track",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal) to drink a liquid by taking it in small amounts into the mouth with a lot of short, quick movements of the tongue",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of waves) to hit something gently, producing quiet sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The water lapped against the side of the pool.",
          "The waves gently lapped the shore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top surface of the upper part of the legs of a person who is sitting down:",
        "examples": [
          "Come and sit on my lap and I’ll read you a story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one complete trip around a race track or from one end of a swimming pool to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "Each lap of the track is 400 meters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of waves) to hit something gently, producing low sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] Waves lapped (at) the shore."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lapse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a temporary failure:",
        "examples": [
          "a lapse of concentration",
          "lapse of The management's decision to ignore the safety warnings demonstrated a remarkable lapse of judgment.",
          "memory lapse Her memory lapses have become more frequent in the last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time passing between two things happening:",
        "examples": [
          "a time lapse/a lapse of time",
          "He turned up again after a lapse of two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end legally or officially by not being continued or made effective for a longer period:",
        "examples": [
          "The association needs to win back former members who have allowed their subscriptions to lapse.",
          "His health insurance policy lapsed for nonpayment of premiums."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience a temporary failure:",
        "examples": [
          "Since his illness, he finds his memory and concentration lapse occasionally.",
          "The conversation lapsed for a moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return to a worse state or condition, usually temporarily:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a reformed drinker who sometimes lapses.",
          "She seemed to be getting better, then she would lapse again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a failure to do something that happens as a particular event at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "a memory lapse",
          "She had a momentary lapse in concentration and lost the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time after an event or between two events:",
        "examples": [
          "Owing to the lapse of time since the crimes, none of the original witnesses could be found."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end something, either intentionally or accidentally, that might be continued or that should continue:",
        "examples": [
          "I must have let my subscription lapse, because I haven’t received any issues of the magazine in months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something such as an agreement lapses, it ends legally or officially because nothing has been done to make it continue, for example because payments are not made:",
        "examples": [
          "The agreement ran for three years, after which they decided to allow it to lapse.",
          "Many uninsured drivers aren't even aware that their insurance has lapsed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mistake that is made because of a temporary lack of attention to something:",
        "examples": [
          "lapse in sth There had been a lapse in security at the company, and the personal details of hundreds of customers had been made public.",
          "a security lapse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time that passes between two things happening:",
        "examples": [
          "The company will resume paying a quarterly dividend on common shares, following a two-year lapse.",
          "a time lapse"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lapsed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "no longer involved in an activity or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a lapsed Catholic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no longer being continued or paid:",
        "examples": [
          "a lapsed subscription"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no longer being continued or paid:",
        "examples": [
          "One suggestion is to revive lapsed tax breaks for businesses' research expenses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laptop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and is flat when closed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and is designed for use outside an office:",
        "examples": [
          "I took my laptop with me so I could look at the spreadsheets on the train."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laptops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and is flat when closed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and is designed for use outside an office:",
        "examples": [
          "I took my laptop with me so I could look at the spreadsheets on the train."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "larceny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stealing, especially (in the US) the crime of taking something that does not belong to you, without illegally entering a building to do so",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of taking something that does not belong to you, but not in a way that involves force or the threat of force:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] As a pickpocket, he was charged with larceny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stealing, especially the crime of taking something that does not belong to you, without entering a building illegally in order to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "They still face charges of grand larceny, and falsifying business records."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a white substance made from pig fat and used in cooking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, white, creamy substance made from the fat of pigs and used in cooking and baking",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "larder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cupboard or small room used, especially in the past, for storing food in someone's home:",
        "examples": [
          "a well-stocked (= full of food) larder"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "large": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "big in size or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "a large house",
          "the world's largest computer manufacturer",
          "We need a larger car.",
          "We didn't expect such a large number of people to attend the concert.",
          "We've made good progress, but there's still a large amount of work to be done.",
          "There was a larger-than-expected fall in unemployment last month.",
          "Researchers have just completed the largest-ever survey of criminal behaviour in the UK.",
          "The population faces starvation this winter without large-scale emergency food aid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "enjoying yourself very much by dancing and drinking alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "We were larging it at a club last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of more than a typical or average size or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a large house in the suburbs.",
          "This apartment is much larger than our last one.",
          "It was the largest bug I had ever seen.",
          "This computer stores large amounts of data.",
          "I’d like a large soda."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is true in large part or in large measure, it is true to a great degree:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebirth of interest in cycling in this country was, in large part, a result of Lance Armstrong's success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Large (abbreviation L) is a size of clothing or other product that is bigger than average:",
        "examples": [
          "The shirt is available in small, medium, and large (sizes)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "largely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "almost completely:",
        "examples": [
          "a largely male company",
          "Their complaints have been largely ignored.",
          "Until recently the civil war had been largely unreported in the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to a great degree, or generally:",
        "examples": [
          "My advice was largely ignored.",
          "His early novels went largely unnoticed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "larger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "big in size or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "a large house",
          "the world's largest computer manufacturer",
          "We need a larger car.",
          "We didn't expect such a large number of people to attend the concert.",
          "We've made good progress, but there's still a large amount of work to be done.",
          "There was a larger-than-expected fall in unemployment last month.",
          "Researchers have just completed the largest-ever survey of criminal behaviour in the UK.",
          "The population faces starvation this winter without large-scale emergency food aid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "enjoying yourself very much by dancing and drinking alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "We were larging it at a club last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of more than a typical or average size or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a large house in the suburbs.",
          "This apartment is much larger than our last one.",
          "It was the largest bug I had ever seen.",
          "This computer stores large amounts of data.",
          "I’d like a large soda."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is true in large part or in large measure, it is true to a great degree:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebirth of interest in cycling in this country was, in large part, a result of Lance Armstrong's success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Large (abbreviation L) is a size of clothing or other product that is bigger than average:",
        "examples": [
          "The shirt is available in small, medium, and large (sizes)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "largest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "big in size or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "a large house",
          "the world's largest computer manufacturer",
          "We need a larger car.",
          "We didn't expect such a large number of people to attend the concert.",
          "We've made good progress, but there's still a large amount of work to be done.",
          "There was a larger-than-expected fall in unemployment last month.",
          "Researchers have just completed the largest-ever survey of criminal behaviour in the UK.",
          "The population faces starvation this winter without large-scale emergency food aid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "enjoying yourself very much by dancing and drinking alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "We were larging it at a club last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of more than a typical or average size or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a large house in the suburbs.",
          "This apartment is much larger than our last one.",
          "It was the largest bug I had ever seen.",
          "This computer stores large amounts of data.",
          "I’d like a large soda."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is true in large part or in large measure, it is true to a great degree:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebirth of interest in cycling in this country was, in large part, a result of Lance Armstrong's success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Large (abbreviation L) is a size of clothing or other product that is bigger than average:",
        "examples": [
          "The shirt is available in small, medium, and large (sizes)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lark": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, brown bird that is known for its beautiful singing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity done for a joke that is not intended to cause serious harm or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids hid their teacher's bike for a lark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of referring to an activity or a situation that you do not take seriously:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't really think I'm suited to this marriage lark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, brown bird with a pleasant song",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity done for enjoyment or amusement:",
        "examples": [
          "He started hang-gliding years ago as a lark."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "larva": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a form of an insect or an animal such as a frog that has left its egg but has not yet developed into a pupa or adult insect or animal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young insect that has left its egg but has not yet developed wings, or the young of some animals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "larvae": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "larynx": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organ in humans and animals between the nose and the lungs that contains the muscles that move very quickly to create the voice or animal sounds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organ in the throat which contains the vocal cords (= tissue that moves to produce the voice):",
        "examples": [
          "Changes in a teen’s body cause the larynx to grow larger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "las": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the largest city in the southwestern US state of Nevada, which is famous for its entertainment and casinos (= places where one can bet money in games and on machines):",
        "examples": [
          "He dreams of opening a restaurant in Las Vegas.",
          "The whole city of Las Vegas is lit up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lasagna": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thin, wide sheets of pasta, or a dish consisting of layers of this combined with two different sauces",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dish consisting of layers of thin, wide pasta combined with cheese, tomato sauce, and sometimes meat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lascivious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "expressing a strong desire for sexual activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a lascivious smile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling or expressing strong sexual desire:",
        "examples": [
          "lascivious behavior"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a device that produces) a powerful, narrow beam of light that can be used as a tool to cut metal, to perform medical operations, or to create patterns of light for entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "laser beam",
          "laser surgery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that produces a powerful, highly controlled, narrow beam of light:",
        "examples": [
          "a laser beam",
          "Doctors destroyed the tumor with a laser."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that produces a powerful narrow beam of light that can be used as a tool, for example to cut metal, to perform medical operations, etc. The beam of light is also known as a laser:",
        "examples": [
          "It shines a laser beam on to the surface of the disc to read the pattern of the bumps.",
          "Our team are engaged in the research of laser technology.",
          "They now use a laser gun for reading barcodes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lasers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a device that produces) a powerful, narrow beam of light that can be used as a tool to cut metal, to perform medical operations, or to create patterns of light for entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "laser beam",
          "laser surgery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that produces a powerful, highly controlled, narrow beam of light:",
        "examples": [
          "a laser beam",
          "Doctors destroyed the tumor with a laser."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that produces a powerful narrow beam of light that can be used as a tool, for example to cut metal, to perform medical operations, etc. The beam of light is also known as a laser:",
        "examples": [
          "It shines a laser beam on to the surface of the disc to read the pattern of the bumps.",
          "Our team are engaged in the research of laser technology.",
          "They now use a laser gun for reading barcodes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit with a lot of force:",
        "examples": [
          "The prisoners were regularly lashed with electric cable.",
          "lash against The sound of the rain lashing against the windows was deafening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone severely",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie together tightly and firmly:",
        "examples": [
          "lash something to something I've lashed your case to the roof rack.",
          "lash something together These poles will be easier to carry if we lash them together with a rope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin strip of leather at the end of a whip, or a hit with this, especially as a form of punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "He received 30 lashes for the crime.",
          "the lash The punishment for disobedience was the lash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, violent movement of something that can bend:",
        "examples": [
          "With a powerful lash of its tail, the fish jumped out of the net and back into the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with a lot of force, esp. using a stick or leather strip, or to move forcefully against something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The men lashed their horses into a run.",
          "[ I ] Ice storms lashed across the state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie or fasten together tightly and firmly:",
        "examples": [
          "Lash the boat to the rail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an eyelash:",
        "examples": [
          "She has enormous wide-set eyes with thick lashes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin strip of leather, or the act of hitting someone with such a strip",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lashed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit with a lot of force:",
        "examples": [
          "The prisoners were regularly lashed with electric cable.",
          "lash against The sound of the rain lashing against the windows was deafening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone severely",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie together tightly and firmly:",
        "examples": [
          "lash something to something I've lashed your case to the roof rack.",
          "lash something together These poles will be easier to carry if we lash them together with a rope."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lashes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit with a lot of force:",
        "examples": [
          "The prisoners were regularly lashed with electric cable.",
          "lash against The sound of the rain lashing against the windows was deafening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone severely",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie together tightly and firmly:",
        "examples": [
          "lash something to something I've lashed your case to the roof rack.",
          "lash something together These poles will be easier to carry if we lash them together with a rope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin strip of leather at the end of a whip, or a hit with this, especially as a form of punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "He received 30 lashes for the crime.",
          "the lash The punishment for disobedience was the lash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, violent movement of something that can bend:",
        "examples": [
          "With a powerful lash of its tail, the fish jumped out of the net and back into the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with a lot of force, esp. using a stick or leather strip, or to move forcefully against something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The men lashed their horses into a run.",
          "[ I ] Ice storms lashed across the state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie or fasten together tightly and firmly:",
        "examples": [
          "Lash the boat to the rail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an eyelash:",
        "examples": [
          "She has enormous wide-set eyes with thick lashes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin strip of leather, or the act of hitting someone with such a strip",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lashing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the punishment of being hit with a whip:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sentenced to receive a lashing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rope, cable, etc. for tying one thing to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Each fitting had been sealed and each lashing tied.",
          "A life-size effigy was tied to a stake with tight lashings of twine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of food or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "scones with lashings of cream"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "falling with great force:",
        "examples": [
          "Lashing rain and fierce winds have battered parts of the country today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a girl or young woman",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lassie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a girl or young woman",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lasso": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rope, formed into a ring at one end, that can be tightened by pulling the other end:",
        "examples": [
          "Lassos are used particularly by cowboys to catch cattle and horses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch an animal by throwing the ring of a lasso over its head and then tightening it around its neck",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long rope with one end tied in a circle that can be tightened, used for catching horses and cattle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch horses and cattle with a long rope with one end tied in a circle that can be tightened:",
        "examples": [
          "The terrified pony was finally lassoed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lasted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting lasted two hours.",
          "The drought lasted for several months.",
          "They say the snow will last until the end of next week.",
          "I can't see the ceasefire lasting.",
          "They haven't had an argument for two weeks, but it's too good to last (= they'll have an argument soon).",
          "I doubt their enthusiasm will last.",
          "He's working very efficiently at the moment, but it won't last."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue being good or suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no point buying something that isn't going to last.",
          "The cheaper washing machines should last about five years.",
          "This pen should last (you) a lifetime if you take care of it.",
          "Her previous secretary only lasted a month (= left after this period)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lasting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continuing to exist for a long time or for ever:",
        "examples": [
          "Few observers believe that the treaty will bring a lasting peace to the region.",
          "Did any of your teachers make a lasting impression on you?",
          "The tablets make you feel better for a while but the effect isn't (long-)lasting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuing to exist or have an effect for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "These poems have won him a lasting reputation as Puerto Rico’s finest love poet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lastly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to show when something comes after all the other things in a list:",
        "examples": [
          "In accepting this award, I would like to thank the producer, the director, the scriptwriter, and, lastly, the film crew."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lasts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the person or thing) after everyone or everything else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I hate being the last one to arrive at a meeting.",
          "Our house is the last one on the left before the traffic lights.",
          "The Mets will surely finish the season in last place (= at the lowest rank of their division).",
          "I know Johnson finished last in the race, but who was second to last (= the one before the one at the end)?",
          "I don't know why he bothers to bet - his horses always come in last.",
          "At the last moment (= as late as possible) he changed his mind.",
          "He always leaves important decisions to the last (possible) moment (= as late as possible)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "finally:",
        "examples": [
          "I've finished my essay at last!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the least expected or wanted person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Three extra people to feed - that's the last thing I need!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the latest time in the day:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll switch on the washing machine last thing so it'll be finished when I get up in the morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that it is the last time you will do something, you mean that you will never do it again:",
        "examples": [
          "He never even thanked me, so that's the last time I do him a favour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(being) the only one or part that is left:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you mind if I have the last chocolate?",
          "I'm down to my last dollar - could I borrow some money for lunch?",
          "I'm afraid Martha's eaten the last of the ice cream.",
          "She was the last of the great educational reformers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(being) the most recent or the one before the present one:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you hear the storm last night (= during the previous night)?",
          "Did you see the news on TV last night (= yesterday evening)?",
          "They got married last November.",
          "When was the last time you had a cigarette?",
          "When did you last have a cigarette?",
          "She's been working there for the last month (= for the four weeks until now).",
          "formal Could you account for your whereabouts on Sunday last?",
          "The/These last five years have been very difficult for him.",
          "The last we heard of her, she was working as an English teacher in France.",
          "Each of her paintings has been better than the last."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting lasted two hours.",
          "The drought lasted for several months.",
          "They say the snow will last until the end of next week.",
          "I can't see the ceasefire lasting.",
          "They haven't had an argument for two weeks, but it's too good to last (= they'll have an argument soon).",
          "I doubt their enthusiasm will last.",
          "He's working very efficiently at the moment, but it won't last."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue being good or suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no point buying something that isn't going to last.",
          "The cheaper washing machines should last about five years.",
          "This pen should last (you) a lifetime if you take care of it.",
          "Her previous secretary only lasted a month (= left after this period)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or thing after everyone or everything else:",
        "examples": [
          "Heather was the last to go to bed and the first to get up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the only one or part that is left:",
        "examples": [
          "Mark ate the last of the ice cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most recent, or the one before the present one:",
        "examples": [
          "We had lunch together the week/month before last (= two weeks/months ago).",
          "The last we heard, she was teaching English overseas.",
          "Each of her novels seems better than the last."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the least desirable or least likely:",
        "examples": [
          "Traveling across the country with two small children is the last thing I want to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue for a period of time, or to continue to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The tour lasts about an hour.",
          "[ I ] She’s into soccer at the moment, but it won’t last."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To last is also to continue in a situation although it is difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] Her previous secretary only lasted a month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To last is also to continue to work well or stay in good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I’d rather pay a little more and buy clothing that’s going to last."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(coming) after everyone or everything else:",
        "examples": [
          "In math tests, American students came in last (= ranked the lowest).",
          "He was last in line for tickets.",
          "Our house is the last one on the left.",
          "Despite recent wins, the team is still in last place (= lowest in rank among it competitors)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most recent, or most recently:",
        "examples": [
          "last night/week/month/year",
          "last spring/summer/fall/winter",
          "These last five years have been very difficult for him.",
          "Kristal said in her last letter that she might come to visit.",
          "When was the last time you went to the movies?",
          "We last saw Grandma in 1994."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in ending a set of items or a series of thoughts) finally:",
        "examples": [
          "The men begin the dance, then the women enter, and last, the children join in."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for latissimus dorsi (= a wide flat muscle at either side of the back):",
        "examples": [
          "My deltoids and lats are also pretty strong from all the swimming.",
          "Do five repetitions of the bench press, followed by five repetitions of the lat pulldown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "latch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for keeping a door or gate closed, consisting of a metal bar that fits into a hole and is lifted by pushing down on another bar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "closed but not locked:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to leave the front door on the latch if you go to bed before I get back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close, or close something, with a latch",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fastening device for a door or gate",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "latched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close, or close something, with a latch",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "latches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for keeping a door or gate closed, consisting of a metal bar that fits into a hole and is lifted by pushing down on another bar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "closed but not locked:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to leave the front door on the latch if you go to bed before I get back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close, or close something, with a latch",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fastening device for a door or gate",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "latching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close, or close something, with a latch",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "recently:",
        "examples": [
          "I haven't been feeling so well lately.",
          "Have you been doing anything interesting lately?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "recently:",
        "examples": [
          "My wife hasn’t been feeling well lately."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lateness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of happening or arriving after the planned, expected, usual, or necessary time:",
        "examples": [
          "He was fired from his job for persistent lateness.",
          "Sorry for the lateness of my reply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being near the end of the day:",
        "examples": [
          "It was no great surprise that you were tired given the lateness of the hour.",
          "I'm sorry for the lateness of the call, but I need to speak to you urgently."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lateral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the sides of an object or plant or to sideways movement:",
        "examples": [
          "lateral movement",
          "Trim the lateral shoots of the flower (= the ones that grow sideways from the main stem of a plant)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lateral consonant is made when the flow of air is blocked in the middle, so that the air flows to the side:",
        "examples": [
          "In English, /l/ is lateral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the sides of an object or to sideways movement:",
        "examples": [
          "The bird spread its wings for lateral stability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to the side of an object or to sideways movement:",
        "examples": [
          "Designers added more storage space, with lateral expansion of the rear compartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the same level in an organization or between two different organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "lateral move/movement Susan's lateral move to do the same job at a competitor meant better benefits and more pay.",
          "We've made a number of important lateral hires from quality firms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "latest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "newest or most recent or modern:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you seen her latest movie?",
          "the latest fashions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most recent news or technical development:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you heard the latest (= the most recent news) about Jilly and Patrick - they're getting a divorce.",
          "This machine is the latest in LED technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize that something must happen or be done before a stated time or day:",
        "examples": [
          "I have to get this finished by Friday at the latest.",
          "A decision is expected by the end of May at the latest.",
          "Building work should start by early July at the latest.",
          "I really must leave by ten to four at the very latest.",
          "Prizes have to be claimed by 30th June at the very latest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "newest, most recent, or most modern:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you see her latest movie?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most recent news:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you heard the latest about Celine and Michael?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "latex": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a white liquid produced by many plants, especially rubber trees, or a rubber-like substance made from this or from plastic, used in making clothes, paint, glue, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a latex mask",
          "a pair of latex surgical gloves"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a white liquid produced by particular plants, esp. rubber trees, or an artificial substance similar to this, used esp. in paint, glue, and cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "latex paint",
          "latex gloves"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lathering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a lather from soap, or to cover something or someone in lather:",
        "examples": [
          "He stood under the shower lathering himself with the soap."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "latin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the language used by ancient Romans and as the language of educated people in many European countries in the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written in Latin:",
        "examples": [
          "a Latin poem"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to (people or things in) countries that use a language that developed from Latin, such as French or Spanish:",
        "examples": [
          "his Latin good looks"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "latino": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who lives in the US and who comes from, or whose family comes from, Latin America:",
        "examples": [
          "Latinos are the fastest-growing minority in the US.",
          "The appointment of Gonzales marked the first time a Latino had served as attorney general."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from or connected with the countries of Latin America, or having parents or grandparents from these countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Educational materials will also include Latino content.",
          "She is involved in a new community program to help Latino families with language barriers at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in the US whose family is from Latin America, or a person who lives in Latin America:",
        "examples": [
          "a Latino leader",
          "Small farming towns that were largely Anglo for more than 100 years are now as much as 98 percent Latino."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "latinos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who lives in the US and who comes from, or whose family comes from, Latin America:",
        "examples": [
          "Latinos are the fastest-growing minority in the US.",
          "The appointment of Gonzales marked the first time a Latino had served as attorney general."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from or connected with the countries of Latin America, or having parents or grandparents from these countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Educational materials will also include Latino content.",
          "She is involved in a new community program to help Latino families with language barriers at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in the US whose family is from Latin America, or a person who lives in Latin America:",
        "examples": [
          "a Latino leader",
          "Small farming towns that were largely Anglo for more than 100 years are now as much as 98 percent Latino."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "latitude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the position north or south of the equator measured from 0° to 90°",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area near to a particular latitude:",
        "examples": [
          "At these latitudes the sun does not rise at all on winter days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "freedom to behave, act, or think in the way you want to:",
        "examples": [
          "Courts can show a considerable degree of latitude when it comes to applying the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance north or south of the equator measured from 0° to 90°",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "freedom to behave, act, or think in the way you want to:",
        "examples": [
          "Judges now have considerable latitude in sentencing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position north or south of the Equator measured in degrees:",
        "examples": [
          "a GPS watch that displays longitude and latitude",
          "He says people living in the US above 35 degrees latitude may not get enough sun in the winter months to produce Vitamin D."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area near to a particular latitude:",
        "examples": [
          "In these latitudes, a delivery fleet needs snow tires and antifreeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "freedom to behave, act, or think in the way you want to:",
        "examples": [
          "broad/great/wide latitude A new ruling gives the group wide latitude to go ahead and make their own decisions.",
          "latitude in (doing) sth The foundation has wide latitude in how it structures its sponsorships and agreements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "latitudes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area near to a particular latitude:",
        "examples": [
          "At these latitudes the sun does not rise at all on winter days.",
          "Many species are migrating to higher latitudes because of climate change.",
          "Meteorologists are studying how the polar atmosphere differs from the middle latitudes.",
          "As more ice melts in northern latitudes, more fresh water enters the system.",
          "The northern lights are visible in far northern latitudes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "latrine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a simple toilet such as a hole in the ground, used in a military area or when staying in a tent",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a toilet of any type",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a toilet, esp. a simple one such as a hole in the ground, used in a military area or when camping (= living in a tent for a short period)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "latte": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hot drink made from espresso (= strong coffee) and warm milk",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "latter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "near or towards the end of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Building of the new library should begin in the latter part of next year.",
          "In the latter stages of the fight he began to tire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the second of two people, things, or groups previously mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "She offered me more money or a car and I chose the latter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last of more than two people, things, or groups previously mentioned",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the second of two people, things, or groups previously mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "He directed \"The Wizard of Oz\" and \"Gone with the Wind,\" receiving an Oscar for the latter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near or toward the end of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was in the news during the latter part of the Watergate scandal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lattes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hot drink made from espresso (= strong coffee) and warm milk",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "laugh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to smile while making sounds with your voice that show you think something is funny or you are happy:",
        "examples": [
          "laugh at They laughed at her jokes.",
          "I couldn't stop laughing.",
          "I said he'd have to give a talk and he laughed nervously.",
          "make someone laugh She's so funny - she really makes me laugh.",
          "laugh out loud It's very rare that a book is so good you actually laugh out loud.",
          "burst out laughing It was so funny, I burst out laughing (= laughed suddenly and loudly).",
          "laugh till you cry I laughed till I cried."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or sound of laughing:",
        "examples": [
          "a loud/nervous laugh",
          "have a good laugh I was embarrassed at the time, but I had a good laugh about it later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an enjoyable or funny activity:",
        "examples": [
          "\"How was the party?\" \"Oh, it was a laugh.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is funny:",
        "examples": [
          "a good laugh You'd like Sharon - she's a good laugh."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sounds and movements of the face and body that express happiness or amusement, or that sometimes express ridicule or anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience just laughed and laughed.",
          "That guy always makes me laugh.",
          "When I made a face at Drew, he laughed out loud.",
          "We were laughing at the clown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sometimes when you laugh at someone, you are ridiculing that person:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t want to be laughed at by my classmates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sounds and movements of the face and body that express happiness or amusement, or that sometimes express ridicule or anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "Holly has a very strange laugh – it sounds like she’s screaming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A laugh is also an amusing or ridiculous situation or person:",
        "examples": [
          "You should have seen Sean trying to stay on the skateboard – what a laugh!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laughable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "silly and not deserving to be seriously considered:",
        "examples": [
          "Privately they thought the idea laughable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "amusing or ridiculous:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie was so far from accurate that it was laughable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laughed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smile while making sounds with your voice that show you think something is funny or you are happy:",
        "examples": [
          "laugh at They laughed at her jokes.",
          "I couldn't stop laughing.",
          "I said he'd have to give a talk and he laughed nervously.",
          "make someone laugh She's so funny - she really makes me laugh.",
          "laugh out loud It's very rare that a book is so good you actually laugh out loud.",
          "burst out laughing It was so funny, I burst out laughing (= laughed suddenly and loudly).",
          "laugh till you cry I laughed till I cried."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laughing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smile while making sounds with your voice that show you think something is funny or you are happy:",
        "examples": [
          "laugh at They laughed at her jokes.",
          "I couldn't stop laughing.",
          "I said he'd have to give a talk and he laughed nervously.",
          "make someone laugh She's so funny - she really makes me laugh.",
          "laugh out loud It's very rare that a book is so good you actually laugh out loud.",
          "burst out laughing It was so funny, I burst out laughing (= laughed suddenly and loudly).",
          "laugh till you cry I laughed till I cried."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laughingstock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or group that is ridiculed:",
        "examples": [
          "This team has become the laughingstock of the league."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laughs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to smile while making sounds with your voice that show you think something is funny or you are happy:",
        "examples": [
          "laugh at They laughed at her jokes.",
          "I couldn't stop laughing.",
          "I said he'd have to give a talk and he laughed nervously.",
          "make someone laugh She's so funny - she really makes me laugh.",
          "laugh out loud It's very rare that a book is so good you actually laugh out loud.",
          "burst out laughing It was so funny, I burst out laughing (= laughed suddenly and loudly).",
          "laugh till you cry I laughed till I cried."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or sound of laughing:",
        "examples": [
          "a loud/nervous laugh",
          "have a good laugh I was embarrassed at the time, but I had a good laugh about it later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an enjoyable or funny activity:",
        "examples": [
          "\"How was the party?\" \"Oh, it was a laugh.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is funny:",
        "examples": [
          "a good laugh You'd like Sharon - she's a good laugh."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sounds and movements of the face and body that express happiness or amusement, or that sometimes express ridicule or anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience just laughed and laughed.",
          "That guy always makes me laugh.",
          "When I made a face at Drew, he laughed out loud.",
          "We were laughing at the clown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sometimes when you laugh at someone, you are ridiculing that person:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t want to be laughed at by my classmates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sounds and movements of the face and body that express happiness or amusement, or that sometimes express ridicule or anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "Holly has a very strange laugh – it sounds like she’s screaming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A laugh is also an amusing or ridiculous situation or person:",
        "examples": [
          "You should have seen Sean trying to stay on the skateboard – what a laugh!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laughter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or sound of laughing:",
        "examples": [
          "She roared with laughter (= laughed very loudly).",
          "As we approached the hall we could hear the sound of laughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or sound of laughing:",
        "examples": [
          "Laughter from the living room kept me awake past midnight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "launch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an event to celebrate or introduce something new:",
        "examples": [
          "How much champagne will we need for the launch?",
          "Illness prevented her from attending the launch party for her latest novel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a ship is put into water, or a spacecraft is sent into space, for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "The launch of the space shuttle was delayed for 24 hours because of bad weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boat that has an engine and carries passengers for short distances, especially on a lake or a river, or from the land to a larger boat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product:",
        "examples": [
          "The programme was launched a year ago.",
          "The airline will launch its new transatlantic service next month.",
          "A devastating attack was launched on the rebel stronghold.",
          "[ + adv/prep ] UK After working for the company for several years she decided to launch out on her own and set up in business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something out, such as a new ship into the water or a spacecraft into space:",
        "examples": [
          "A spokesman for the dockyard said they hoped to launch the first submarine within two years.",
          "to launch a missile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump with great force:",
        "examples": [
          "The defender launched himself at the attacking player, bringing him to the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something out, esp. a vehicle into space or a ship onto water:",
        "examples": [
          "On the last shuttle mission, the crew launched a communications satellite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin, or to introduce a new plan or product:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We’re planning to launch a new Internet services company next month.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He launched into a verbal attack on her handling of the finances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, open or partly enclosed motor boat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an introduction of a new plan or product:",
        "examples": [
          "Frank went to the launch of Hibichu’s new flat-screen TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of sending something out, esp. a vehicle into space or a ship onto water:",
        "examples": [
          "The launch of the space shuttle was delayed by bad weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the introduction of a new product or service for sale to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "Since its launch, the game console has sold 6.7 million units around the world.",
          "brand/product launch The secret to a successful brand launch is planning.",
          "launch date/event/party The company has not finalized the exact pricing structure or set a launch date.",
          "delay/postpone a launch Bugs in the operating system delayed its launch six months.",
          "attend/celebrate/mark a launch The event was held to mark the launch of a new online service.",
          "announce/oversee/plan a launch",
          "imminent/planned/successful launch",
          "commercial/formal/official launch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of something new, such as a plan, business, or job:",
        "examples": [
          "campaign/career launch It's a fresh start for the lead singer and a career launch for the artists involved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin something new such as a plan or business:",
        "examples": [
          "launch a bid/company He has not ruled out launching a takeover bid for the company.",
          "launch an inquiry/investigation When an investigation was launched into the deal, two cofounders resigned.",
          "launch an assault/attack/offensive The administration launched an attack on organized software piracy.",
          "launch a campaign/initiative/scheme We launched a campaign to fight world hunger.",
          "launch a site/website"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce a new product or service for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "The manufacturer has launched a new car, which will go on sale this spring.",
          "launch a product/range The jeweller is about to launch a range at a well-known department store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start a new job, to start work in a new industry, or to start a new part of your work life:",
        "examples": [
          "Michael launched his career as a software salesman.",
          "launch sb/yourself as sth She launched herself as a designer of high-end handbags."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "launched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product:",
        "examples": [
          "The programme was launched a year ago.",
          "The airline will launch its new transatlantic service next month.",
          "A devastating attack was launched on the rebel stronghold.",
          "[ + adv/prep ] UK After working for the company for several years she decided to launch out on her own and set up in business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something out, such as a new ship into the water or a spacecraft into space:",
        "examples": [
          "A spokesman for the dockyard said they hoped to launch the first submarine within two years.",
          "to launch a missile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump with great force:",
        "examples": [
          "The defender launched himself at the attacking player, bringing him to the ground."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "launcher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that sends something such as a rocket or a missile into the air with force:",
        "examples": [
          "a mobile rocket launcher"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "launchers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that sends something such as a rocket or a missile into the air with force:",
        "examples": [
          "a mobile rocket launcher"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "launches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an event to celebrate or introduce something new:",
        "examples": [
          "How much champagne will we need for the launch?",
          "Illness prevented her from attending the launch party for her latest novel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a ship is put into water, or a spacecraft is sent into space, for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "The launch of the space shuttle was delayed for 24 hours because of bad weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boat that has an engine and carries passengers for short distances, especially on a lake or a river, or from the land to a larger boat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product:",
        "examples": [
          "The programme was launched a year ago.",
          "The airline will launch its new transatlantic service next month.",
          "A devastating attack was launched on the rebel stronghold.",
          "[ + adv/prep ] UK After working for the company for several years she decided to launch out on her own and set up in business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something out, such as a new ship into the water or a spacecraft into space:",
        "examples": [
          "A spokesman for the dockyard said they hoped to launch the first submarine within two years.",
          "to launch a missile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump with great force:",
        "examples": [
          "The defender launched himself at the attacking player, bringing him to the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something out, esp. a vehicle into space or a ship onto water:",
        "examples": [
          "On the last shuttle mission, the crew launched a communications satellite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin, or to introduce a new plan or product:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We’re planning to launch a new Internet services company next month.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He launched into a verbal attack on her handling of the finances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, open or partly enclosed motor boat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an introduction of a new plan or product:",
        "examples": [
          "Frank went to the launch of Hibichu’s new flat-screen TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of sending something out, esp. a vehicle into space or a ship onto water:",
        "examples": [
          "The launch of the space shuttle was delayed by bad weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the introduction of a new product or service for sale to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "Since its launch, the game console has sold 6.7 million units around the world.",
          "brand/product launch The secret to a successful brand launch is planning.",
          "launch date/event/party The company has not finalized the exact pricing structure or set a launch date.",
          "delay/postpone a launch Bugs in the operating system delayed its launch six months.",
          "attend/celebrate/mark a launch The event was held to mark the launch of a new online service.",
          "announce/oversee/plan a launch",
          "imminent/planned/successful launch",
          "commercial/formal/official launch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of something new, such as a plan, business, or job:",
        "examples": [
          "campaign/career launch It's a fresh start for the lead singer and a career launch for the artists involved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin something new such as a plan or business:",
        "examples": [
          "launch a bid/company He has not ruled out launching a takeover bid for the company.",
          "launch an inquiry/investigation When an investigation was launched into the deal, two cofounders resigned.",
          "launch an assault/attack/offensive The administration launched an attack on organized software piracy.",
          "launch a campaign/initiative/scheme We launched a campaign to fight world hunger.",
          "launch a site/website"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce a new product or service for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "The manufacturer has launched a new car, which will go on sale this spring.",
          "launch a product/range The jeweller is about to launch a range at a well-known department store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start a new job, to start work in a new industry, or to start a new part of your work life:",
        "examples": [
          "Michael launched his career as a software salesman.",
          "launch sb/yourself as sth She launched herself as a designer of high-end handbags."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "launching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product:",
        "examples": [
          "The programme was launched a year ago.",
          "The airline will launch its new transatlantic service next month.",
          "A devastating attack was launched on the rebel stronghold.",
          "[ + adv/prep ] UK After working for the company for several years she decided to launch out on her own and set up in business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something out, such as a new ship into the water or a spacecraft into space:",
        "examples": [
          "A spokesman for the dockyard said they hoped to launch the first submarine within two years.",
          "to launch a missile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump with great force:",
        "examples": [
          "The defender launched himself at the attacking player, bringing him to the ground."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "launchpad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special area from which spacecraft or missiles are sent into the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "The rocket blew up on the launch pad.",
          "Spy satellites glimpsed the missile on the launchpad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that provides you with the opportunity to follow a particular plan of action:",
        "examples": [
          "Forty-five Japanese companies chose Wales as their European launch pad.",
          "launch pad for Some people see her memoirs as a launch pad for a presidential bid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special area from which rockets or missiles are sent up into the air",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "launder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to wash, dry, and iron clothes, sheets, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "freshly laundered sheets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move money that has been obtained illegally through banks and other businesses to make it seem to have been obtained legally:",
        "examples": [
          "Officials were accused of laundering the stolen funds overseas before returning them to the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clean clothes or other cloth items by washing them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The sweater should be laundered by hand or dry-cleaned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move money, which has been obtained illegally, through banks and other businesses to make it seem to have been obtained legally",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move money which has been earned illegally through banks and other businesses to make it seem to have been earned legally:",
        "examples": [
          "launder funds/money/proceeds Officials were accused of laundering the stolen funds overseas before returning them to the US."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laundered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wash, dry, and iron clothes, sheets, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "freshly laundered sheets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move money that has been obtained illegally through banks and other businesses to make it seem to have been obtained legally:",
        "examples": [
          "Officials were accused of laundering the stolen funds overseas before returning them to the US."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laundering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wash, dry, and iron clothes, sheets, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "freshly laundered sheets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move money that has been obtained illegally through banks and other businesses to make it seem to have been obtained legally:",
        "examples": [
          "Officials were accused of laundering the stolen funds overseas before returning them to the US."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laundromat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where you pay to use machines that wash and dry clothes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the name of a place where the public may wash and dry their clothes in machines that operate when coins are put in them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "laundry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the dirty clothes and sheets that need to be, are being, or have been washed:",
        "examples": [
          "do your laundry I've got to do (= wash) my laundry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that washes clothes, sheets, etc. for customers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothing, bed sheets, etc., that have been or need to be washed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] piles of dirty laundry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A laundry is also a room in a house where clothes, bed sheets, etc., are washed, or a business that washes clothes, bed sheets, etc., for customers.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that hides the origin of money earned illegally and makes it seem legal:",
        "examples": [
          "Evidence of the bank serving as a money laundry in the bailout scandal has been identified."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laureate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has been given a very high honour because of their ability in a subject of study:",
        "examples": [
          "a Nobel laureate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has been given an important job or a prize because of an achievement in a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a Nobel laureate"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laurel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) that has shiny leaves and small, black fruit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "praise for a person because of something they have done, usually in sport, the arts, or politics:",
        "examples": [
          "The actors are very good, but when all is considered the laurels must surely go to the director of the play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small evergreen tree that has shiny, dark green leaves and black berries (= small round fruit)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lava": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "hot liquid rock that comes out of the earth through a volcano, or the solid rock formed when it cools:",
        "examples": [
          "molten lava"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "hot liquid rock that comes out of a volcano, or the solid rock formed when liquid rock cools",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lavatory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a toilet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room equipped with a toilet and sink:",
        "examples": [
          "The lavatories will be out of service for the rest of the flight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lavender": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant that has grey-green leaves like needles and small, pale purple flowers; the dried flowers and stems of the plant that are used in soap, etc. because of their strong, pleasant smell :",
        "examples": [
          "a lavender bush",
          "We have an extensive range of lavender-scented products, including perfumes, body lotions and candles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale purple colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a pale purple colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant with very thin, gray-green leaves and small, pale purple flowers that has a pleasant smell, or its dried flowers and stems which are sometimes kept with sheets and clothes to make them smell pleasant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) a pale purple color:",
        "examples": [
          "a lavender shirt"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lavish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "large in quantity and expensive or impressive:",
        "examples": [
          "lavish gifts/promises/praise",
          "lavish spending",
          "lavish banquets",
          "The evening was a lavish affair with glorious food and an endless supply of champagne.",
          "The lavish production makes this musical truly memorable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very generous:",
        "examples": [
          "The critics were lavish in their praise for the paintings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "spending, giving, or using more than is necessary or reasonable; more than enough:",
        "examples": [
          "The team has the most lavish training facility in the league."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "law": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rule, usually made by a government, that is used to order the way in which a society behaves:",
        "examples": [
          "There are laws against drinking in the street.",
          "The laws governing the possession of firearms are being reviewed.",
          "They led the fight to impose laws on smoking.",
          "[ + -ing verb or + to infinitive ] Many doctors backed plans for a law banning/to ban all tobacco advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of rules of a particular country, group, or area of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "What does the law say about having alcohol in the blood while driving?",
          "Of course robbery is against the law!",
          "The judge ruled that the directors had knowingly broken the law.",
          "You can't take that course of action and remain within the law.",
          "They have to provide a contract by law.",
          "It was a detailed study of international human rights law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of knowledge or work that involves studying or working with the law :",
        "examples": [
          "She's going to study law at university.",
          "a law firm in New York"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the police:",
        "examples": [
          "The law was/were out in force at the demonstration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When someone goes to law about something, they ask a court to make a legal judgment about it:",
        "examples": [
          "These people were known to be very quick to go to law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a general rule that states what always happens when the same conditions exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Newton's laws of motion",
          "the laws of nature/physics",
          "humorous The first law of (= the most important principle in) politics is - if you're going to lie, don't get found out!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rule made by a government that states how people may and may not behave in society and in business, and that often orders particular punishments if they do not obey, or a system of such rules:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] civil/criminal law",
          "[ U ] federal/state law",
          "[ C ] We have a law in this state that drivers must wear seatbelts.",
          "[ U ] She’s studying law at Georgetown University.",
          "[ U ] Playing loud music late at night is against the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The law is also the police:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He got in trouble with the law as a young man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Law and order is the condition of a society in which laws are obeyed, and social life and business go on in an organized way.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Law enforcement is the government activity of keeping the public peace and causing laws to be obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Several law enforcement officers were sent to Mexico to bring the prisoner back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a general rule that states what always happens when the same conditions exist:",
        "examples": [
          "the laws of physics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rule, usually made by a government, that states how people may and may not behave in a society, and often orders particular punishments if they do not obey:",
        "examples": [
          "a law against sth There is a law against aggressive telemarketing.",
          "a law requires/states sth Senate leaders proposed a law requiring rigorous new scrutiny of all future tax breaks.",
          "a law allows/forbids/prohibits sth Checks will be processed more quickly, thanks to a federal law allowing banks to use electronic images of checks.",
          "the laws on/governing sth He plans changes to the laws on bankruptcy.",
          "tax/anti-trust/environmental laws"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set or system of laws made by a government in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "UK/American/Indian, etc. law Promising magical remedies is prosecutable under Indian law.",
          "federal/international/state law The hearing was required by federal law.",
          "obey/respect the law Even the most powerful people have a duty to obey the law.",
          "uphold/enforce the law",
          "break/disobey/violate the law",
          "It is against the law to hire undocumented workers in the U.S.",
          "the law says/states/requires The law requires traders to state clearly what rate of exchange they are using.",
          "by law By law, the maximum donation allowed is $5,000.",
          "under the law Under the law, private equity is taxed in exactly the same manner as every other investment.",
          "outside/within the law He took risks with his business dealings, but was careful to stay within the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a set of laws that deals with a particular activity, business, or industry:",
        "examples": [
          "civil/common/criminal law",
          "labour/tax/employment law",
          "company/intellectual property/contract law",
          "copyright/corporate/employment law"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of law or the job of being a lawyer:",
        "examples": [
          "go into/practise/study law Her mother inspired her to study law.",
          "law firm/practice/school This isn't just any law school, it's the one that has more judges in more courtrooms than any other.",
          "a law degree/graduate/professor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rules set by an organization that control how it and its members should behave:",
        "examples": [
          "the laws of sth Managers know how to promote a respectful working environment while maintaining the laws of the office.",
          "Church law regulates the actions of the bishops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rule or normal way of behaving which the people who do an activity usually follow:",
        "examples": [
          "the laws of sth The laws of good business say you shake hands and make eye contact when you leave.",
          "Out of all the laws of salesmanship, the first one to learn is to get a prospect's name.",
          "Vendors have informal laws of their own about client-stealing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rule which states what always happens when the same conditions exist:",
        "examples": [
          "the law of sth The first law of thermodynamics says that energy is conserved in any process involving a thermodynamic system and its surroundings.",
          "the laws of physics/science/economics According to the laws of physics this would not be possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the police or other officials who stop crime or catch criminals:",
        "examples": [
          "He had to swear he wasn't changing his name in order to run from the law."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lawful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "allowed by the law:",
        "examples": [
          "Judge Keenan concluded that the surveillance had been lawful.",
          "He said he was going about his lawful business as a journalist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "permitted by law; legal:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge concluded that the search of the house had been lawful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "allowed by law:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge concluded that the search of the offices had been lawful.",
          "lawful authority/excuse/purpose He pleaded that the respondents had no lawful authority to demolish his client's building."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lawfully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is allowed by law:",
        "examples": [
          "She maintained that she was acting lawfully.",
          "The documentation meant that they could lawfully work in the United States."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "according to the law, or legally:",
        "examples": [
          "Records were lawfully obtained under a subpoena.",
          "Those who pay the taxes act lawfully and help decrease the budget deficit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lawless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not controlled by laws, or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "The film is set in a lawless city some time in the future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not permitted by law or not obeying the law; illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "The territory was once speckled with ranches and lawless towns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lawlessness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that is illegal or not controlled by laws:",
        "examples": [
          "The country has descended into lawlessness.",
          "There is a growing sense of lawlessness in border regions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lawmakers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone, such as a politician, who is responsible for making and changing laws",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone, such as a politician, who is responsible for making and changing laws",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone, such as a politician, who is responsible for making and changing laws:",
        "examples": [
          "He told lawmakers that studies from three states have shown only negligible increases in insurance premium prices.",
          "lawmakers approve/pass/vote (sth) Lawmakers passed legislation to lift the trade ban."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lawn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of grass, especially near to a house or in a park, that is cut regularly to keep it short:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you mow the lawn at the weekend?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of grass, esp. near a house or in a park, which is cut regularly to keep it short",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lawns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of grass, especially near to a house or in a park, that is cut regularly to keep it short:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you mow the lawn at the weekend?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of grass, esp. near a house or in a park, which is cut regularly to keep it short",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "laws": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rule, usually made by a government, that is used to order the way in which a society behaves:",
        "examples": [
          "There are laws against drinking in the street.",
          "The laws governing the possession of firearms are being reviewed.",
          "They led the fight to impose laws on smoking.",
          "[ + -ing verb or + to infinitive ] Many doctors backed plans for a law banning/to ban all tobacco advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of rules of a particular country, group, or area of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "What does the law say about having alcohol in the blood while driving?",
          "Of course robbery is against the law!",
          "The judge ruled that the directors had knowingly broken the law.",
          "You can't take that course of action and remain within the law.",
          "They have to provide a contract by law.",
          "It was a detailed study of international human rights law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of knowledge or work that involves studying or working with the law :",
        "examples": [
          "She's going to study law at university.",
          "a law firm in New York"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the police:",
        "examples": [
          "The law was/were out in force at the demonstration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When someone goes to law about something, they ask a court to make a legal judgment about it:",
        "examples": [
          "These people were known to be very quick to go to law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a general rule that states what always happens when the same conditions exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Newton's laws of motion",
          "the laws of nature/physics",
          "humorous The first law of (= the most important principle in) politics is - if you're going to lie, don't get found out!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rule made by a government that states how people may and may not behave in society and in business, and that often orders particular punishments if they do not obey, or a system of such rules:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] civil/criminal law",
          "[ U ] federal/state law",
          "[ C ] We have a law in this state that drivers must wear seatbelts.",
          "[ U ] She’s studying law at Georgetown University.",
          "[ U ] Playing loud music late at night is against the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The law is also the police:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He got in trouble with the law as a young man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Law and order is the condition of a society in which laws are obeyed, and social life and business go on in an organized way.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Law enforcement is the government activity of keeping the public peace and causing laws to be obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Several law enforcement officers were sent to Mexico to bring the prisoner back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a general rule that states what always happens when the same conditions exist:",
        "examples": [
          "the laws of physics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rule, usually made by a government, that states how people may and may not behave in a society, and often orders particular punishments if they do not obey:",
        "examples": [
          "a law against sth There is a law against aggressive telemarketing.",
          "a law requires/states sth Senate leaders proposed a law requiring rigorous new scrutiny of all future tax breaks.",
          "a law allows/forbids/prohibits sth Checks will be processed more quickly, thanks to a federal law allowing banks to use electronic images of checks.",
          "the laws on/governing sth He plans changes to the laws on bankruptcy.",
          "tax/anti-trust/environmental laws"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set or system of laws made by a government in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "UK/American/Indian, etc. law Promising magical remedies is prosecutable under Indian law.",
          "federal/international/state law The hearing was required by federal law.",
          "obey/respect the law Even the most powerful people have a duty to obey the law.",
          "uphold/enforce the law",
          "break/disobey/violate the law",
          "It is against the law to hire undocumented workers in the U.S.",
          "the law says/states/requires The law requires traders to state clearly what rate of exchange they are using.",
          "by law By law, the maximum donation allowed is $5,000.",
          "under the law Under the law, private equity is taxed in exactly the same manner as every other investment.",
          "outside/within the law He took risks with his business dealings, but was careful to stay within the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a set of laws that deals with a particular activity, business, or industry:",
        "examples": [
          "civil/common/criminal law",
          "labour/tax/employment law",
          "company/intellectual property/contract law",
          "copyright/corporate/employment law"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of law or the job of being a lawyer:",
        "examples": [
          "go into/practise/study law Her mother inspired her to study law.",
          "law firm/practice/school This isn't just any law school, it's the one that has more judges in more courtrooms than any other.",
          "a law degree/graduate/professor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rules set by an organization that control how it and its members should behave:",
        "examples": [
          "the laws of sth Managers know how to promote a respectful working environment while maintaining the laws of the office.",
          "Church law regulates the actions of the bishops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rule or normal way of behaving which the people who do an activity usually follow:",
        "examples": [
          "the laws of sth The laws of good business say you shake hands and make eye contact when you leave.",
          "Out of all the laws of salesmanship, the first one to learn is to get a prospect's name.",
          "Vendors have informal laws of their own about client-stealing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rule which states what always happens when the same conditions exist:",
        "examples": [
          "the law of sth The first law of thermodynamics says that energy is conserved in any process involving a thermodynamic system and its surroundings.",
          "the laws of physics/science/economics According to the laws of physics this would not be possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the police or other officials who stop crime or catch criminals:",
        "examples": [
          "He had to swear he wasn't changing his name in order to run from the law."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lawsuit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a problem taken to a law court by an ordinary person or an organization rather than the police in order to obtain a legal decision:",
        "examples": [
          "Two of the directors filed a lawsuit against their former employer.",
          "mainly UK They brought a lawsuit against the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disagreement between people or organizations that is brought to a court of law for a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "The lawsuit is aimed at protecting this species of salamander."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disagreement between people or organizations that is brought to a court of law for a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "bring/file/threaten a lawsuit against sb A lawsuit for sexual harassment was brought by two women against their former employer.",
          "dismiss/settle/drop a lawsuit",
          "civil/federal lawsuit The SEC alleges in their civil lawsuit against the firm that its fraud scheme cost investors a billion dollars.",
          "a defamation/libel/malpractice lawsuit",
          "an antitrust/infringement lawsuit"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lawsuits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a problem taken to a law court by an ordinary person or an organization rather than the police in order to obtain a legal decision:",
        "examples": [
          "Two of the directors filed a lawsuit against their former employer.",
          "mainly UK They brought a lawsuit against the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disagreement between people or organizations that is brought to a court of law for a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "The lawsuit is aimed at protecting this species of salamander."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disagreement between people or organizations that is brought to a court of law for a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "bring/file/threaten a lawsuit against sb A lawsuit for sexual harassment was brought by two women against their former employer.",
          "dismiss/settle/drop a lawsuit",
          "civil/federal lawsuit The SEC alleges in their civil lawsuit against the firm that its fraud scheme cost investors a billion dollars.",
          "a defamation/libel/malpractice lawsuit",
          "an antitrust/infringement lawsuit"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lawyer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to give advice to people about the law and speak for them in court:",
        "examples": [
          "I want to see my lawyer before I say anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to give advice to people about the law and speak for them in court:",
        "examples": [
          "Following his arrest, he demanded to see his lawyer before making any statement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to give advice about the law and prepare court cases or speak for one side of a case in court:",
        "examples": [
          "He refused to say anything until he had seen his lawyer.",
          "A lawyer for the company said there were grounds to appeal the ruling.",
          "defence/prosecution lawyer The family hired a prominent defence lawyer.",
          "He is a trial lawyer specializing in industrial injuries cases.",
          "consult/hire/appoint a lawyer",
          "a civil/corporate/government lawyer",
          "a bankruptcy/divorce/tax lawyer",
          "a lawyer defends/represents/sues sb/sth A lawyer representing the firms said they would ask the court to disqualify the government's witness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lawyers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to give advice to people about the law and speak for them in court:",
        "examples": [
          "I want to see my lawyer before I say anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to give advice to people about the law and speak for them in court:",
        "examples": [
          "Following his arrest, he demanded to see his lawyer before making any statement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to give advice about the law and prepare court cases or speak for one side of a case in court:",
        "examples": [
          "He refused to say anything until he had seen his lawyer.",
          "A lawyer for the company said there were grounds to appeal the ruling.",
          "defence/prosecution lawyer The family hired a prominent defence lawyer.",
          "He is a trial lawyer specializing in industrial injuries cases.",
          "consult/hire/appoint a lawyer",
          "a civil/corporate/government lawyer",
          "a bankruptcy/divorce/tax lawyer",
          "a lawyer defends/represents/sues sb/sth A lawyer representing the firms said they would ask the court to disqualify the government's witness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lax": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without much care, attention, or control:",
        "examples": [
          "lax in The subcommittee contends that the authorities were lax in investigating most of the cases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not severe or strong enough:",
        "examples": [
          "He took a gun through baggage control to highlight the lax security."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loose rather than tightly stretched:",
        "examples": [
          "Muscles may atrophy and ligaments become more lax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a speech sound) made without much force:",
        "examples": [
          "In most Germanic languages, lax vowels can only occur in closed syllables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "She's a recent high school graduate and lax player.",
          "He's gaining confidence in his first season for the men’s lax team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking care, attention, or control; not severe or strong enough:",
        "examples": [
          "Security at the airport seemed lax."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laxatives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that makes it easier for the waste from someone's bowels to come out",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that helps a person excrete the contents of the bowels",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put something in especially a flat or horizontal position, usually carefully or for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "She laid the baby on the bed.",
          "He laid the tray down on the table.",
          "lay aside She laid aside her book and went to answer the phone.",
          "We're having a new carpet laid in the hall next week.",
          "The plan is to lay (= build) the foundations for the new apartments in October."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare a plan or a method of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "best laid plans Even the best laid plans go wrong sometimes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lie somewhere. This use is generally considered to not be correct:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I was so tired that at one point, I was laying down on the floor,\" he said.",
          "My dog just lays there all day in the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal or bird) to produce eggs from out of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of turtles drag themselves onto the beach and lay their eggs in the sand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "get laid So did you get laid (= find someone to have sex with)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk something, usually money, on the result of an event:",
        "examples": [
          "lay something on something She won't get the job - I'd lay money on it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a claim, legal statement, etc. in a serious or official way:",
        "examples": [
          "lay the blame on She can't accept she made a mistake and now she's trying to lay the blame on (= accuse) her assistant.",
          "lay a charge against Do you understand the seriousness of the charge (= legal accusation) that has been laid against you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you own something:",
        "examples": [
          "Two companies have laid claim to the design."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not trained in or not having a detailed knowledge of a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "From a lay viewpoint the questionnaire is virtually incomprehensible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a position in a religious organization that is not a full-time job and is not paid:",
        "examples": [
          "a lay preacher"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe how good someone is at sex, or how often they have sex:",
        "examples": [
          "good lay She's a good lay (= sex with her is enjoyable).",
          "easy lay She got a reputation as an easy lay (= she was thought to have slept with a lot of people)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something down, esp. into a flat or horizontal position:",
        "examples": [
          "He laid his coat on a chair.",
          "She laid the baby (down) in her crib."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To lay is also to put down in a careful or systematic way for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re having a new carpet laid in the hall next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare something:",
        "examples": [
          "The initial negotiations laid the groundwork for more detailed talks later on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal or bird) to produce eggs from out of its body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk something on the result of an event:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll lay odds (= risk money) that she won’t show up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or express:",
        "examples": [
          "He laid emphasis on the fact that he had never been found guilty of a crime.",
          "She’s trying to lay the blame on someone else (= blame someone else)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not trained in or not having a detailed knowledge of a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "To a lay audience, the mathematics would be difficult."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of lie",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something onto a surface or under the ground in a horizontal position:",
        "examples": [
          "lay a pipe/cable Workmen were digging up the street to lay cables.",
          "They prepared the ground, then laid concrete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare for doing something or to make it possible for something to happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "lay the basis/foundation/groundwork for sth Perhaps more than anyone, he laid the groundwork for today's digital revolution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bet (= risk) something on the result of an event:",
        "examples": [
          "lay odds/a wager I'll lay odds that she won't take the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that someone or something is responsible for something bad that happened:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't lay blame on the government for all your troubles.",
          "When projects go wrong, everyone looks for somewhere to lay the blame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you own something or have a right to it:",
        "examples": [
          "Through a series of buyouts, we laid claim to the best intellectual property of our time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something that does not work well or that fails:",
        "examples": [
          "They laid an egg by putting last decade's technology in that phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not expert in or not having a detailed knowledge of a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "lay person/audience/reader Gadget reviews work best when they use less technical jargon for the lay audience."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "layer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a level of material, such as a type of rock or gas, that is different from the material above or below it, or a thin sheet of a substance:",
        "examples": [
          "the ozone layer",
          "A thick layer of clay lies over the sandstone.",
          "There was a thin layer of oil on the surface of the water.",
          "We stripped several layers of paint off the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people at a particular level in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "We've cut the number of management layers from five to three."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "hair cut so that some top parts of the hair are shorter than the hair underneath, to give it a particular style:",
        "examples": [
          "I asked the hairdresser to put some layers in my hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange something in layers:",
        "examples": [
          "Layer the pasta with slices of tomato.",
          "potatoes layered with onions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut hair so that some top parts of the hair are shorter than the hair underneath, to give it a particular style or shape:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you layer it a little at the front, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin sheet of a substance on top of a surface, or a level of material that is different from the material on either side:",
        "examples": [
          "We put on two layers of paint.",
          "The road was built up with layers of crushed stone and asphalt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange something in layers:",
        "examples": [
          "Layer the pasta with slices of tomato."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of employees or managers at a particular level of responsibility in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "layer of bureaucracy/management She argued that a joint governing board was a needless layer of bureaucracy.",
          "We've cut the number of management layers from five to three."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin sheet of a substance on top of a surface, or a level of material that is different from the material on either side:",
        "examples": [
          "layer of paint/soil/plastic, etc. The case was made of layers of plastic, paint, and titanium.",
          "a protective/waterproof/insulating layer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several related ways of thinking or doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "a layer of complexity/meaning"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "layers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "hair cut so that some top parts of the hair are shorter than the hair underneath, to give it a particular style:",
        "examples": [
          "I asked the hairdresser to put some layers in my hair.",
          "Short layers are best with wavy hair.",
          "I think my hair looks better with layers.",
          "I asked for layers to take away some of the volume in my hair.",
          "She has shoulder-length hair with long layers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "laying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put something in especially a flat or horizontal position, usually carefully or for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "She laid the baby on the bed.",
          "He laid the tray down on the table.",
          "lay aside She laid aside her book and went to answer the phone.",
          "We're having a new carpet laid in the hall next week.",
          "The plan is to lay (= build) the foundations for the new apartments in October."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare a plan or a method of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "best laid plans Even the best laid plans go wrong sometimes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lie somewhere. This use is generally considered to not be correct:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I was so tired that at one point, I was laying down on the floor,\" he said.",
          "My dog just lays there all day in the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal or bird) to produce eggs from out of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of turtles drag themselves onto the beach and lay their eggs in the sand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "get laid So did you get laid (= find someone to have sex with)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk something, usually money, on the result of an event:",
        "examples": [
          "lay something on something She won't get the job - I'd lay money on it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a claim, legal statement, etc. in a serious or official way:",
        "examples": [
          "lay the blame on She can't accept she made a mistake and now she's trying to lay the blame on (= accuse) her assistant.",
          "lay a charge against Do you understand the seriousness of the charge (= legal accusation) that has been laid against you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you own something:",
        "examples": [
          "Two companies have laid claim to the design."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not trained in or not having a detailed knowledge of a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "From a lay viewpoint the questionnaire is virtually incomprehensible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a position in a religious organization that is not a full-time job and is not paid:",
        "examples": [
          "a lay preacher"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe how good someone is at sex, or how often they have sex:",
        "examples": [
          "good lay She's a good lay (= sex with her is enjoyable).",
          "easy lay She got a reputation as an easy lay (= she was thought to have slept with a lot of people)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something down, esp. into a flat or horizontal position:",
        "examples": [
          "He laid his coat on a chair.",
          "She laid the baby (down) in her crib."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To lay is also to put down in a careful or systematic way for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re having a new carpet laid in the hall next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare something:",
        "examples": [
          "The initial negotiations laid the groundwork for more detailed talks later on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal or bird) to produce eggs from out of its body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk something on the result of an event:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll lay odds (= risk money) that she won’t show up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or express:",
        "examples": [
          "He laid emphasis on the fact that he had never been found guilty of a crime.",
          "She’s trying to lay the blame on someone else (= blame someone else)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not trained in or not having a detailed knowledge of a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "To a lay audience, the mathematics would be difficult."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of lie",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something onto a surface or under the ground in a horizontal position:",
        "examples": [
          "lay a pipe/cable Workmen were digging up the street to lay cables.",
          "They prepared the ground, then laid concrete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare for doing something or to make it possible for something to happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "lay the basis/foundation/groundwork for sth Perhaps more than anyone, he laid the groundwork for today's digital revolution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bet (= risk) something on the result of an event:",
        "examples": [
          "lay odds/a wager I'll lay odds that she won't take the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that someone or something is responsible for something bad that happened:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't lay blame on the government for all your troubles.",
          "When projects go wrong, everyone looks for somewhere to lay the blame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you own something or have a right to it:",
        "examples": [
          "Through a series of buyouts, we laid claim to the best intellectual property of our time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something that does not work well or that fails:",
        "examples": [
          "They laid an egg by putting last decade's technology in that phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not expert in or not having a detailed knowledge of a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "lay person/audience/reader Gadget reviews work best when they use less technical jargon for the lay audience."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "layman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is part of a religious organization but who is not paid or specially trained",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is not trained in or does not have a detailed knowledge of a particular subject",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not trained in or does not have a detailed knowledge of a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The book is supposed to be the layman’s guide to home repair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A layman or layperson is also a member of a religion who is not a member of the clergy.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "layoffs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a company stops employing someone, sometimes temporarily, because the company does not have enough money or enough work:",
        "examples": [
          "The recent economic crisis has led to massive layoffs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when someone is not working or playing sport:",
        "examples": [
          "Foster is playing again after a six-week layoff due to injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, a short gentle pass into a space that another player from your team can run forward into, then move forward with the ball or shoot towards the goal without slowing down or stopping",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of ending a worker’s job, esp. when the worker has done nothing wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Executives say no layoffs are expected as a result of the merger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of ending a worker's job, sometimes temporarily, usually because there is not enough work to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers have been warned to expect further layoffs.",
          "Layoff notices are expected when business slows after Christmas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when someone is not working because their job ended or they were forced to leave it:",
        "examples": [
          "long/short/temporary layoff A long layoff can help a budget but it can make workers less productive when they return."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "layout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way that something is arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "I like the layout of the house.",
          "Application forms vary greatly in layout and length."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way something is designed or arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "His house has three bedrooms and ours has four, but otherwise the layout is much the same.",
          "Each article in the journal has its own typeface and layout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something is designed or arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "building/room/street layout The building layout has three floors and eight bathrooms.",
          "dashboard/keyboard/screen layout The keyboard layout was set to French."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a page of text and pictures:",
        "examples": [
          "A trifold page layout is easy to make and inexpensive to print."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "layover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short stay in a place that you make while you are on a longer journey to somewhere else:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a four-hour layover in Chicago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short stay at a place in the middle of a trip:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a three-hour layover in San Francisco and had to change planes on the way to Hawaii."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short stay at a place in the middle of a trip, especially one by plane:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a three-hour layover in San Francisco."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put something in especially a flat or horizontal position, usually carefully or for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "She laid the baby on the bed.",
          "He laid the tray down on the table.",
          "lay aside She laid aside her book and went to answer the phone.",
          "We're having a new carpet laid in the hall next week.",
          "The plan is to lay (= build) the foundations for the new apartments in October."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare a plan or a method of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "best laid plans Even the best laid plans go wrong sometimes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lie somewhere. This use is generally considered to not be correct:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I was so tired that at one point, I was laying down on the floor,\" he said.",
          "My dog just lays there all day in the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal or bird) to produce eggs from out of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of turtles drag themselves onto the beach and lay their eggs in the sand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "get laid So did you get laid (= find someone to have sex with)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk something, usually money, on the result of an event:",
        "examples": [
          "lay something on something She won't get the job - I'd lay money on it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a claim, legal statement, etc. in a serious or official way:",
        "examples": [
          "lay the blame on She can't accept she made a mistake and now she's trying to lay the blame on (= accuse) her assistant.",
          "lay a charge against Do you understand the seriousness of the charge (= legal accusation) that has been laid against you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you own something:",
        "examples": [
          "Two companies have laid claim to the design."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not trained in or not having a detailed knowledge of a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "From a lay viewpoint the questionnaire is virtually incomprehensible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a position in a religious organization that is not a full-time job and is not paid:",
        "examples": [
          "a lay preacher"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe how good someone is at sex, or how often they have sex:",
        "examples": [
          "good lay She's a good lay (= sex with her is enjoyable).",
          "easy lay She got a reputation as an easy lay (= she was thought to have slept with a lot of people)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something down, esp. into a flat or horizontal position:",
        "examples": [
          "He laid his coat on a chair.",
          "She laid the baby (down) in her crib."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To lay is also to put down in a careful or systematic way for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re having a new carpet laid in the hall next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare something:",
        "examples": [
          "The initial negotiations laid the groundwork for more detailed talks later on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal or bird) to produce eggs from out of its body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk something on the result of an event:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll lay odds (= risk money) that she won’t show up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or express:",
        "examples": [
          "He laid emphasis on the fact that he had never been found guilty of a crime.",
          "She’s trying to lay the blame on someone else (= blame someone else)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not trained in or not having a detailed knowledge of a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "To a lay audience, the mathematics would be difficult."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of lie",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something onto a surface or under the ground in a horizontal position:",
        "examples": [
          "lay a pipe/cable Workmen were digging up the street to lay cables.",
          "They prepared the ground, then laid concrete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare for doing something or to make it possible for something to happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "lay the basis/foundation/groundwork for sth Perhaps more than anyone, he laid the groundwork for today's digital revolution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bet (= risk) something on the result of an event:",
        "examples": [
          "lay odds/a wager I'll lay odds that she won't take the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that someone or something is responsible for something bad that happened:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't lay blame on the government for all your troubles.",
          "When projects go wrong, everyone looks for somewhere to lay the blame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you own something or have a right to it:",
        "examples": [
          "Through a series of buyouts, we laid claim to the best intellectual property of our time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something that does not work well or that fails:",
        "examples": [
          "They laid an egg by putting last decade's technology in that phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not expert in or not having a detailed knowledge of a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "lay person/audience/reader Gadget reviews work best when they use less technical jargon for the lay audience."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "layup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to stay in bed:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been laid up with the flu for over a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, to jump in the air very close to the basket and throw the ball into the net with one hand to score, especially by bouncing it off the backboard:",
        "examples": [
          "The player caught the ball one-handed, laid it up, and the crowd went crazy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, to hit the ball a shorter distance than normal, for example to avoid some water or a bunker (= an area filled with sand):",
        "examples": [
          "Because it's a really tight hole, you just have to lay it up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, an action in which a player jumps in the air very close to the basket and throws the ball into the net with one hand to score, especially by bouncing it off the backboard:",
        "examples": [
          "They took advantage by scoring several easy lay-ups.",
          "It was a game they won on a last-second layup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, a shot in which a player hits the ball a shorter distance than normal, for example, to avoid some water or a bunker (= an area filled with sand):",
        "examples": [
          "The hole requires either a skilful lay-up, leaving a long shot over water to the green, or a heroic drive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to stay in bed:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s been laid up with the flu for a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop a machine, ship, or vehicle, for example when it needs repairs or there is not enough work to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Eighteen of our biggest cargo ships were laid up until business improved."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lazy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not willing to work or use any effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Managers had complained that the workers were lazy and unreliable.",
          "Get out of bed, you lazy thing!",
          "He's too lazy to walk to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slow and relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent a lazy day on the beach sunbathing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not willing or not wanting to work or use effort to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "If you weren’t so lazy we could start fixing up the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe an event or activity as lazy, you mean that it is slow and gentle, or does not involve much effort:",
        "examples": [
          "a lazy breeze",
          "We spent a lazy afternoon sunbathing on the beach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not willing to work hard or make an effort:",
        "examples": [
          "His line manager felt that he was brilliant but lazy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "le": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the theory that if conditions in a system that is in a state of balance are changed, the system will adjust to return to a state of balance",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "leach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When a chemical substance leaches or is leached from a material, especially soil, it is removed by the action of water passing through the material:",
        "examples": [
          "The calcium, potassium, and magnesium ions are leached or washed out of the top soil into lower inaccessible subsoil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When soil, etc. has been leached, it has had chemical substances removed from it:",
        "examples": [
          "The soil has been so heavily leached through intensive farming that it is no longer fertile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a substance) to come out of or be removed from another substance, esp. dirt, by passing water through it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to control a group of people, a country, or a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I think we've chosen the right person to lead the expedition.",
          "I've asked Gemma to lead the discussion.",
          "Who will be leading the inquiry into the accident?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in sports or other competitions) to be in front, to be first, or to be winning:",
        "examples": [
          "lead by After 30 minutes the challengers were leading by two goals.",
          "With two laps to go Ngomo led by less than two seconds.",
          "The Lions are leading the Hawks 28–9."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to do something, especially something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The brochure led me to believe that the price included home delivery.",
          "be easily led It's worrying that such a prominent politician is so easily led.",
          "lead someone astray He was a weak man, led astray by ambition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show the way to a group of people, animals, vehicles, etc. by going in front of them:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know the way, so you'd better lead.",
          "If you lead in the jeep, we'll follow behind on the horses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To lead a group of moving people or vehicles is to walk or drive in front of them:",
        "examples": [
          "The local youth band will lead the parade this weekend.",
          "A large black hearse led the funeral procession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone somewhere, by going with them:",
        "examples": [
          "She led them down the hall.",
          "lead someone to something The waiter led us to our table.",
          "Our guide led us through the mountains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take hold of a person or animal and take him, her, or it somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "She took the child by the hand and led him upstairs to bed.",
          "He led the horse out of the stable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show the way by going in front:",
        "examples": [
          "You've been there before - why don't you lead the way?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make more progress than other people in the development of something:",
        "examples": [
          "lead the way in The company has been leading the way in network applications for several years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of roads, paths, doors, signs, information, etc.) to go in a particular direction or have a particular result, or to allow or cause this:",
        "examples": [
          "lead to There's a track that leads directly to the reservoir.",
          "lead out onto The door leads out onto a wide, shady terrace.",
          "lead into A narrow trail of blood led directly into the cave.",
          "lead someone to something This information led the police to a house near the harbour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live a particular type of life:",
        "examples": [
          "He was able to lead a normal life, despite the illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports and activities, to move forward first with a particular part of your body, especially as a habit:",
        "examples": [
          "lead with You can lead with your left or right leg, depending on which feels more comfortable.",
          "He was booked for leading with his elbow (= running into an opposing football player and hitting them with an elbow)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in boxing, to make a first attacking punch (= hit), especially with a particular hand:",
        "examples": [
          "lead with They're used to fighting against boxers who lead with their right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a winning position during a race or other situation where people are competing:",
        "examples": [
          "in the lead For the first time in the race, Harrison is in the lead.",
          "move into the lead With a final burst of speed she moved into the lead.",
          "go into the lead United almost went into the lead in the first five minutes.",
          "take the lead After last night's win, Johnson has taken the lead in the championship table.",
          "lead of By the end of the day's play Davies had a lead of three points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of showing a person or group of people what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "follow someone’s lead We'll go through the dance routine again - follow my lead (= do what I do)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information that allows a discovery to be made or a solution to be found:",
        "examples": [
          "A lead from an informer enabled the police to make several arrests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main part or actor in a film or play:",
        "examples": [
          "Who's been cast as the lead?",
          "Meryl Streep was the lead in that year's Oscar-winning film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wire covered in plastic and used to connect electrical equipment to the electricity supply",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of rope, chain, etc. tied to an animal, especially to a dog at its collar when taking it for a walk:",
        "examples": [
          "on a lead Please keep your dog on a lead when on the beach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in boxing, a first attacking punch (= hit) by a fighter :",
        "examples": [
          "A right-hand lead by Haye caught Ruiz on the chin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the main performer or part in a performance:",
        "examples": [
          "lead role Who played the lead role in the film?",
          "The lead guitarist was good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a very heavy, soft, dark grey, poisonous metal, used especially in the past on roofs and for pipes and also for protection against radiation:",
        "examples": [
          "lead pipes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the narrow strip of) coloured material, usually black and made of graphite, in the centre of a pencil",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage or control a group of people; to be the person who makes decisions that other people choose to follow or obey:",
        "examples": [
          "Her sister is leading an effort to change this law.",
          "I’ve asked George to lead the discussion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show the way to someone or something, esp. by going first:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She led the children along the path out of the forest.",
          "[ T ] That research group leads the way in the development of new software.",
          "[ T ] Just follow the signs and they will lead you to the exit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something such as a road or sign leads somewhere, it goes toward something else or shows you how to get to a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A flight of narrow stairs leads to the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare the way for something to happen; cause:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Ten years of scientific research led to the development of the new drug.",
          "[ T ] Discussions with lawyers led him to believe that the company would not sue him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in sports or other competitions) to be in front, be first, or be winning:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] With only three minutes to go in the football game, New Orleans led (Dallas), 24 to 21."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live a particular type of life:",
        "examples": [
          "She retired to Florida and still leads a busy life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a leash",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lead is also the amount or distance by which someone is in front:",
        "examples": [
          "After five games, she was still ahead by a point in the chess tournament, but her lead was shrinking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information that allows a discovery to be made or a solution to be found:",
        "examples": [
          "The lead the detectives were following led to several arrests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dense, soft, dark gray metal, used esp. in combination with other metals and in batteries (= devices that produce electricity):",
        "examples": [
          "Lead pipes in many older houses have been replaced by copper ones.",
          "fig. The day after running a marathon, my legs felt like lead (= heavy and tired)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the black writing material made of graphite, used esp. in the center of a pencil",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of a group of people, an organization, or a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "They led a management buy-out of the business, raising €10m in capital.",
          "She has been promoted to lead a team that focuses on product development.",
          "He leads the company's worldwide marketing and sales division."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in front, be first, or be winning in a particular situation or area of business:",
        "examples": [
          "German, Swiss, and Scandinavian banks lead the internet-based financial services market in Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen before something else happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has improved operating performance, led by cost reduction efforts and productivity gains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to influence someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "lead sb/sth to do sth Sharply lower profit has led the company to begin an aggressive cost-cutting plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be actively involved in what you are encouraging others to do:",
        "examples": [
          "The chairman needs to lead from the front and try to resolve the conflicts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be better or more successful than other people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "For ISAs, building societies again led the pack, with 16 of the 20 top-paying providers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make more progress than other people in the development of something:",
        "examples": [
          "lead the way in/on sth The nation's largest state has led the way in higher education and energy conservation.",
          "Experts said women tend to lead the way on issues related to health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a winning position in a situation in which people are competing:",
        "examples": [
          "give sb/sth a lead The brand will give the company a commanding lead in the important new sector.",
          "have/increase/maintain a lead (over sb/sth) The group's market share rose to 42.9%, increasing its lead over their arch-rival, which has 37.6%.",
          "Goldman maintained its lead as top manager of negotiated sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or example that shows a person or group what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Most competitors will in any case be only too happy to follow the company's lead in raising prices.",
          "take a lead from sb/sth We could take a lead from Finland, where a government programme has dramatically raised the intake of fruit and vegetables.",
          "take a lead on sth The supermarket group took a lead on GM food labelling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information that allows a discovery to be made, customers to be found, or a solution to be found:",
        "examples": [
          "Our business meeting gave me lots of good leads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most important among a group of people, products, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a lead company/product The company's lead product for lung and certain blood cancers is in Phase II trials in humans.",
          "The lead negotiator for the teachers' union said he wasn't surprised by the vote.",
          "play a lead role in sth They have played a lead role in the fast and furious growth of e-commerce."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leader": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person in control of a group, country, or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a religious leader",
          "The Russian leader wants to introduce further changes.",
          "He's a natural leader.",
          "She was elected as leader of the campaign group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is winning during a race or other situation where people are competing:",
        "examples": [
          "He's fallen two laps behind the leaders.",
          "Microsoft is a world leader in software design."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important violin player in an orchestra",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who manages or controls other people, esp. because of his or her ability or position:",
        "examples": [
          "a business/financial/political leader"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is the first or the most important:",
        "examples": [
          "Her company is a leader in the women’s clothing industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company, product, etc. that has higher sales than its competitors:",
        "examples": [
          "The brand is market leader in France, where it has a 49% market share."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a group, country, situation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Union leaders said they expect up to 40,000 of the 47,000 workers at the plant to stop work.",
          "Business leaders claim that the area has one of the fastest growing local economies in the country.",
          "local/state/world leaders State and local leaders were on hand to discuss the crisis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leaders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person in control of a group, country, or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a religious leader",
          "The Russian leader wants to introduce further changes.",
          "He's a natural leader.",
          "She was elected as leader of the campaign group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is winning during a race or other situation where people are competing:",
        "examples": [
          "He's fallen two laps behind the leaders.",
          "Microsoft is a world leader in software design."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important violin player in an orchestra",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who manages or controls other people, esp. because of his or her ability or position:",
        "examples": [
          "a business/financial/political leader"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is the first or the most important:",
        "examples": [
          "Her company is a leader in the women’s clothing industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company, product, etc. that has higher sales than its competitors:",
        "examples": [
          "The brand is market leader in France, where it has a 49% market share."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a group, country, situation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Union leaders said they expect up to 40,000 of the 47,000 workers at the plant to stop work.",
          "Business leaders claim that the area has one of the fastest growing local economies in the country.",
          "local/state/world leaders State and local leaders were on hand to discuss the crisis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leadership": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the set of characteristics that make a good leader:",
        "examples": [
          "What the company lacks is leadership.",
          "He lacks leadership qualities/skills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position or fact of being the leader:",
        "examples": [
          "The group flourished under her firm leadership.",
          "R&M gained market leadership (= sold more goods than other companies) by selling products that were of superior quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or people in charge of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "There is growing discontent with the leadership.",
          "The election for the leadership of the council will take place on Tuesday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality or ability that makes a person a leader, or the position of being a leader:",
        "examples": [
          "The company was extremely successful under Murphy’s leadership."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Leadership is also the people who are in charge of a government or group:",
        "examples": [
          "the Democratic leadership in Congress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position or fact of being a leader:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has strong leadership and accountability up and down the line.",
          "The hospital excelled financially under her leadership.",
          "a leadership role/style/team",
          "business/corporate/executive leadership"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of characteristics that makes a good leader:",
        "examples": [
          "He was fired for his lack of leadership.",
          "leadership qualities/skills"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of being a company, product, etc. that is more successful than its competitors:",
        "examples": [
          "Our people are working together to attain leadership in customer service, quality and financial returns.",
          "It is the Marketing Division that grapples with the strategic problem of retaining market share and industry leadership."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or people in charge of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The new leadership will have complete control over 45,900 employees and a $3.5 billion annual budget.",
          "The unions preferred not to alienate the leadership when many of their own policy demands were still under negotiation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very important or most important:",
        "examples": [
          "a leading expert on the country's ecology",
          "the world's leading manufacturer of audio equipment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lead (= type of metal) used to cover (parts of) a roof",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "first or most important:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a leading expert on the art of ancient Greece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "best, most important, or most successful:",
        "examples": [
          "a leading brand/brand name The cereal is sold under several leading brand names.",
          "a leading business/company/firm Investors can buy shares in many of the world's leading companies in other parts of the world.",
          "a leading producer/provider/supplier The software has helped the company become the world's leading producer of kit airplanes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to control a group of people, a country, or a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I think we've chosen the right person to lead the expedition.",
          "I've asked Gemma to lead the discussion.",
          "Who will be leading the inquiry into the accident?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in sports or other competitions) to be in front, to be first, or to be winning:",
        "examples": [
          "lead by After 30 minutes the challengers were leading by two goals.",
          "With two laps to go Ngomo led by less than two seconds.",
          "The Lions are leading the Hawks 28–9."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to do something, especially something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The brochure led me to believe that the price included home delivery.",
          "be easily led It's worrying that such a prominent politician is so easily led.",
          "lead someone astray He was a weak man, led astray by ambition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show the way to a group of people, animals, vehicles, etc. by going in front of them:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know the way, so you'd better lead.",
          "If you lead in the jeep, we'll follow behind on the horses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To lead a group of moving people or vehicles is to walk or drive in front of them:",
        "examples": [
          "The local youth band will lead the parade this weekend.",
          "A large black hearse led the funeral procession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone somewhere, by going with them:",
        "examples": [
          "She led them down the hall.",
          "lead someone to something The waiter led us to our table.",
          "Our guide led us through the mountains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take hold of a person or animal and take him, her, or it somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "She took the child by the hand and led him upstairs to bed.",
          "He led the horse out of the stable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show the way by going in front:",
        "examples": [
          "You've been there before - why don't you lead the way?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make more progress than other people in the development of something:",
        "examples": [
          "lead the way in The company has been leading the way in network applications for several years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of roads, paths, doors, signs, information, etc.) to go in a particular direction or have a particular result, or to allow or cause this:",
        "examples": [
          "lead to There's a track that leads directly to the reservoir.",
          "lead out onto The door leads out onto a wide, shady terrace.",
          "lead into A narrow trail of blood led directly into the cave.",
          "lead someone to something This information led the police to a house near the harbour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live a particular type of life:",
        "examples": [
          "He was able to lead a normal life, despite the illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports and activities, to move forward first with a particular part of your body, especially as a habit:",
        "examples": [
          "lead with You can lead with your left or right leg, depending on which feels more comfortable.",
          "He was booked for leading with his elbow (= running into an opposing football player and hitting them with an elbow)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in boxing, to make a first attacking punch (= hit), especially with a particular hand:",
        "examples": [
          "lead with They're used to fighting against boxers who lead with their right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a winning position during a race or other situation where people are competing:",
        "examples": [
          "in the lead For the first time in the race, Harrison is in the lead.",
          "move into the lead With a final burst of speed she moved into the lead.",
          "go into the lead United almost went into the lead in the first five minutes.",
          "take the lead After last night's win, Johnson has taken the lead in the championship table.",
          "lead of By the end of the day's play Davies had a lead of three points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of showing a person or group of people what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "follow someone’s lead We'll go through the dance routine again - follow my lead (= do what I do)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information that allows a discovery to be made or a solution to be found:",
        "examples": [
          "A lead from an informer enabled the police to make several arrests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main part or actor in a film or play:",
        "examples": [
          "Who's been cast as the lead?",
          "Meryl Streep was the lead in that year's Oscar-winning film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wire covered in plastic and used to connect electrical equipment to the electricity supply",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of rope, chain, etc. tied to an animal, especially to a dog at its collar when taking it for a walk:",
        "examples": [
          "on a lead Please keep your dog on a lead when on the beach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in boxing, a first attacking punch (= hit) by a fighter :",
        "examples": [
          "A right-hand lead by Haye caught Ruiz on the chin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the main performer or part in a performance:",
        "examples": [
          "lead role Who played the lead role in the film?",
          "The lead guitarist was good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a very heavy, soft, dark grey, poisonous metal, used especially in the past on roofs and for pipes and also for protection against radiation:",
        "examples": [
          "lead pipes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the narrow strip of) coloured material, usually black and made of graphite, in the centre of a pencil",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage or control a group of people; to be the person who makes decisions that other people choose to follow or obey:",
        "examples": [
          "Her sister is leading an effort to change this law.",
          "I’ve asked George to lead the discussion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show the way to someone or something, esp. by going first:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She led the children along the path out of the forest.",
          "[ T ] That research group leads the way in the development of new software.",
          "[ T ] Just follow the signs and they will lead you to the exit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something such as a road or sign leads somewhere, it goes toward something else or shows you how to get to a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A flight of narrow stairs leads to the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare the way for something to happen; cause:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Ten years of scientific research led to the development of the new drug.",
          "[ T ] Discussions with lawyers led him to believe that the company would not sue him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in sports or other competitions) to be in front, be first, or be winning:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] With only three minutes to go in the football game, New Orleans led (Dallas), 24 to 21."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live a particular type of life:",
        "examples": [
          "She retired to Florida and still leads a busy life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a leash",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lead is also the amount or distance by which someone is in front:",
        "examples": [
          "After five games, she was still ahead by a point in the chess tournament, but her lead was shrinking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information that allows a discovery to be made or a solution to be found:",
        "examples": [
          "The lead the detectives were following led to several arrests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dense, soft, dark gray metal, used esp. in combination with other metals and in batteries (= devices that produce electricity):",
        "examples": [
          "Lead pipes in many older houses have been replaced by copper ones.",
          "fig. The day after running a marathon, my legs felt like lead (= heavy and tired)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the black writing material made of graphite, used esp. in the center of a pencil",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of a group of people, an organization, or a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "They led a management buy-out of the business, raising €10m in capital.",
          "She has been promoted to lead a team that focuses on product development.",
          "He leads the company's worldwide marketing and sales division."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in front, be first, or be winning in a particular situation or area of business:",
        "examples": [
          "German, Swiss, and Scandinavian banks lead the internet-based financial services market in Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen before something else happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has improved operating performance, led by cost reduction efforts and productivity gains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to influence someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "lead sb/sth to do sth Sharply lower profit has led the company to begin an aggressive cost-cutting plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be actively involved in what you are encouraging others to do:",
        "examples": [
          "The chairman needs to lead from the front and try to resolve the conflicts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be better or more successful than other people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "For ISAs, building societies again led the pack, with 16 of the 20 top-paying providers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make more progress than other people in the development of something:",
        "examples": [
          "lead the way in/on sth The nation's largest state has led the way in higher education and energy conservation.",
          "Experts said women tend to lead the way on issues related to health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a winning position in a situation in which people are competing:",
        "examples": [
          "give sb/sth a lead The brand will give the company a commanding lead in the important new sector.",
          "have/increase/maintain a lead (over sb/sth) The group's market share rose to 42.9%, increasing its lead over their arch-rival, which has 37.6%.",
          "Goldman maintained its lead as top manager of negotiated sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or example that shows a person or group what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Most competitors will in any case be only too happy to follow the company's lead in raising prices.",
          "take a lead from sb/sth We could take a lead from Finland, where a government programme has dramatically raised the intake of fruit and vegetables.",
          "take a lead on sth The supermarket group took a lead on GM food labelling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information that allows a discovery to be made, customers to be found, or a solution to be found:",
        "examples": [
          "Our business meeting gave me lots of good leads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most important among a group of people, products, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a lead company/product The company's lead product for lung and certain blood cancers is in Phase II trials in humans.",
          "The lead negotiator for the teachers' union said he wasn't surprised by the vote.",
          "play a lead role in sth They have played a lead role in the fast and furious growth of e-commerce."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leaf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the flat, usually green parts of a plant that are joined at one end to the stem or branch:",
        "examples": [
          "a palm leaf",
          "autumn leaves",
          "He was raking up leaves in his garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a plant is in leaf, it has leaves on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The trees are in leaf early this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a plant comes into leaf, it gets leaves on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The bushes are just coming into leaf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin sheet of paper",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extra part of a table that can be folded away when not being used",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the flat, usually green parts of a plant that are joined at one end to the stem or branch:",
        "examples": [
          "By early November it’s getting cold and the trees are starting to lose their leaves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin flat substance, esp. a sheet of paper, or a layer of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the leaves of the old book had come loose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A leaf of a table is an extra flat piece that can be added to the top surface to make the table larger.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "leaflet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper that gives you information or advertises something:",
        "examples": [
          "Demonstrators handed out leaflets to passers-by.",
          "A leaflet about the new bus services came through the door today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give out leaflets to people:",
        "examples": [
          "They leafleted the area two weeks before the event."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper, or several pieces of paper folded together, that gives information or advertises something:",
        "examples": [
          "They were handing out leaflets outside the supermarket about the school board election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper, or several pieces of paper folded together, that gives information or advertises something:",
        "examples": [
          "distribute/hand out leaflets Staff stood outside the supermarket handing out leaflets advertising the promotion.",
          "an explanatory/information leaflet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to distribute leaflets to people, especially in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "They leafleted the area two weeks before the event."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leaflets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper that gives you information or advertises something:",
        "examples": [
          "Demonstrators handed out leaflets to passers-by.",
          "A leaflet about the new bus services came through the door today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give out leaflets to people:",
        "examples": [
          "They leafleted the area two weeks before the event."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper, or several pieces of paper folded together, that gives information or advertises something:",
        "examples": [
          "They were handing out leaflets outside the supermarket about the school board election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper, or several pieces of paper folded together, that gives information or advertises something:",
        "examples": [
          "distribute/hand out leaflets Staff stood outside the supermarket handing out leaflets advertising the promotion.",
          "an explanatory/information leaflet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to distribute leaflets to people, especially in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "They leafleted the area two weeks before the event."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leafy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A leafy place is pleasant and has a lot of trees:",
        "examples": [
          "a leafy lane/suburb",
          "People love the leafy streets and period houses of the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A leafy plant, tree, or vegetable has a lot of leaves:",
        "examples": [
          "Tall, leafy trees shade quiet neighbourhoods.",
          "Make sure you eat plenty of dark green, leafy vegetables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a plant) having many of the flat, usually green parts that are joined at one end to the stem or branch:",
        "examples": [
          "You should include plenty of green leafy vegetables in your diet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "league": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of teams playing a sport who take part in competitions between each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Who do you think will win the league championship this year?",
          "UK Liverpool were top of the Football League that year.",
          "They are currently bottom of the league."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or countries who join together because they have the same interest:",
        "examples": [
          "the League of Nations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of teams or players in a sport who take part in competitions against each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Our team has the worst record in the league.",
          "Do you belong to a bowling league?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A league is also a group in which all the players, people, or things are on approximately the same level:",
        "examples": [
          "His new movie is just not in the same league as his last one (= not as good as the one before)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or countries that join together because they have the same interest:",
        "examples": [
          "the League of Nations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is in league with someone else, they have agreed secretly to do something together, esp. something illegal or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "They were in league with their accountants to cheat the government by hiding their real income."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leagues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of teams playing a sport who take part in competitions between each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Who do you think will win the league championship this year?",
          "UK Liverpool were top of the Football League that year.",
          "They are currently bottom of the league."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or countries who join together because they have the same interest:",
        "examples": [
          "the League of Nations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of teams or players in a sport who take part in competitions against each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Our team has the worst record in the league.",
          "Do you belong to a bowling league?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A league is also a group in which all the players, people, or things are on approximately the same level:",
        "examples": [
          "His new movie is just not in the same league as his last one (= not as good as the one before)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or countries that join together because they have the same interest:",
        "examples": [
          "the League of Nations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is in league with someone else, they have agreed secretly to do something together, esp. something illegal or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "They were in league with their accountants to cheat the government by hiding their real income."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid or gas) to escape from a hole or crack in a pipe or container; (of a container) to allow liquid or gas to escape:",
        "examples": [
          "Water was leaking from the pipe.",
          "Oil leaked out of the car.",
          "The car leaked oil all over the drive.",
          "The tin was leaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow secret information to become generally known:",
        "examples": [
          "He leaked the names to the press.",
          "News of the pay cuts had somehow leaked out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole or crack through which a liquid or gas can flow out of a container, or the liquid or gas that comes out:",
        "examples": [
          "There's water on the floor - we must have a leak.",
          "If you suspect a gas leak, phone the emergency number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the origin of secret information that becomes known, or the act of making it known:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been several security leaks recently.",
          "They traced the leak to a secretary in the finance department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid or gas) to escape from a hole or crack in a pipe or container, or (of a container) to allow liquid or gas to escape:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He heard the sound of dripping and saw water leaking from a pipe overhead.",
          "[ T ] The ship ran aground off the coast and began to leak oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To leak is also to give out information privately, esp. when people in authority do not want it to be known:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Someone had leaked the news of the ambassador’s resignation to the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A leak is also the act of giving out information privately, esp. when people in authority do not want it to be known:",
        "examples": [
          "The Justice Department was investigating security leaks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a liquid or gas leaks, or is allowed to leak, from a pipe or container, it escapes through an opening:",
        "examples": [
          "Textile chemicals leaking from a container started a fire in a cargo compartment.",
          "The ship leaked an estimated 70,000 gallons of fuel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow secret information to become generally known:",
        "examples": [
          "Staff members were accused of leaking information about the deal to the newspapers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opening through which liquid or gas can escape from a pipe or container, or the liquid or gas that escapes:",
        "examples": [
          "fuel/gas/oil leaks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of allowing secret information to become publicly known:",
        "examples": [
          "The leak of the top-secret discussions will be a huge embarrassment to the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leakage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of leaking or the leak itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The leakage was traced to an oil pipe in the cellar.",
          "A lot of water is wasted through leakage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making known secret information",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of leaking:",
        "examples": [
          "The cause of the leakage of the chemical is under investigation, he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a liquid or gas escapes from an opening in a pipe or container, or the amount that escapes:",
        "examples": [
          "Continued leakage from the plant means that the river remains polluted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which secret information is made known:",
        "examples": [
          "leakage of sth Three different investigations have failed to trace any leakage of information to him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leaked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid or gas) to escape from a hole or crack in a pipe or container; (of a container) to allow liquid or gas to escape:",
        "examples": [
          "Water was leaking from the pipe.",
          "Oil leaked out of the car.",
          "The car leaked oil all over the drive.",
          "The tin was leaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow secret information to become generally known:",
        "examples": [
          "He leaked the names to the press.",
          "News of the pay cuts had somehow leaked out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid or gas) to escape from a hole or crack in a pipe or container; (of a container) to allow liquid or gas to escape:",
        "examples": [
          "Water was leaking from the pipe.",
          "Oil leaked out of the car.",
          "The car leaked oil all over the drive.",
          "The tin was leaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow secret information to become generally known:",
        "examples": [
          "He leaked the names to the press.",
          "News of the pay cuts had somehow leaked out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leaks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid or gas) to escape from a hole or crack in a pipe or container; (of a container) to allow liquid or gas to escape:",
        "examples": [
          "Water was leaking from the pipe.",
          "Oil leaked out of the car.",
          "The car leaked oil all over the drive.",
          "The tin was leaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow secret information to become generally known:",
        "examples": [
          "He leaked the names to the press.",
          "News of the pay cuts had somehow leaked out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole or crack through which a liquid or gas can flow out of a container, or the liquid or gas that comes out:",
        "examples": [
          "There's water on the floor - we must have a leak.",
          "If you suspect a gas leak, phone the emergency number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the origin of secret information that becomes known, or the act of making it known:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been several security leaks recently.",
          "They traced the leak to a secretary in the finance department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid or gas) to escape from a hole or crack in a pipe or container, or (of a container) to allow liquid or gas to escape:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He heard the sound of dripping and saw water leaking from a pipe overhead.",
          "[ T ] The ship ran aground off the coast and began to leak oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To leak is also to give out information privately, esp. when people in authority do not want it to be known:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Someone had leaked the news of the ambassador’s resignation to the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A leak is also the act of giving out information privately, esp. when people in authority do not want it to be known:",
        "examples": [
          "The Justice Department was investigating security leaks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a liquid or gas leaks, or is allowed to leak, from a pipe or container, it escapes through an opening:",
        "examples": [
          "Textile chemicals leaking from a container started a fire in a cargo compartment.",
          "The ship leaked an estimated 70,000 gallons of fuel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow secret information to become generally known:",
        "examples": [
          "Staff members were accused of leaking information about the deal to the newspapers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opening through which liquid or gas can escape from a pipe or container, or the liquid or gas that escapes:",
        "examples": [
          "fuel/gas/oil leaks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of allowing secret information to become publicly known:",
        "examples": [
          "The leak of the top-secret discussions will be a huge embarrassment to the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leaky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is leaky has a hole or crack in it that allows liquid or gas to get through:",
        "examples": [
          "leaky pipes",
          "a leaky valve"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lean": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) slope in one direction, or to move the top part of the body in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "She leaned forward and whispered something in my ear.",
          "I sat down next to Bernard, who leaned over to me and said \"You're late.\"",
          "Lean your head back a little.",
          "That fence is leaning to the right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Lean meat has little fat.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "thin and healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "lean and fit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a period of time is lean, there is not enough of something, especially money or food, at that time:",
        "examples": [
          "It has been a particularly lean year for the education department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lean company or organization does not use too many people or spend too much money, so that there is no waste:",
        "examples": [
          "Nowadays even efficient, lean, well-run industries are failing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your body away from a vertical position so that it is bent forward or resting against something, or to place something in a sloping position against something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The conductor leaned over us and asked for our tickets.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] She paused for a moment to rest and leaned against a large rock.",
          "[ T ] He leaned his bike against the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) thin and in good physical condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Her body is lean, taut, athletic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you describe meat as lean, you mean that it does not have much fat in it:",
        "examples": [
          "lean hamburger meat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lean period is a time during which there is not enough of something, esp. money or food:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a particularly lean year for science funding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you say that a company or business is lean, you mean that it has the fewest employees it needs to do its work.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "using fewer employees or less money in order to decrease waste, while continuing to operate effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies are downsizing, aiming to be leaner and more efficient, with demands on employees for greater productivity.",
          "With the application of lean management principles, suppliers and distributors have streamlined their processes.",
          "lean enterprise/operation/organization When it comes to costs, they pride themselves on running a lean operation.",
          "get/become leaner The pack-houses and their workers have had to become leaner.",
          "lean retailers/suppliers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a period of time is lean, there is not enough money or business at that time:",
        "examples": [
          "lean period/times/years",
          "Funding has been increased to some programs suffering from several years of lean budgets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if costs, goods for sale, materials, or quantities of workers are lean, they are very low, or kept as low as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Cold weather across the U.S. signaled a surge in demand for natural gas products at a time when inventories are uncomfortably lean.",
          "Working quickly and cheaply, with lean staffs and even leaner budgets, contract manufacturers have long played a supporting role in the computer business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leaned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) slope in one direction, or to move the top part of the body in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "She leaned forward and whispered something in my ear.",
          "I sat down next to Bernard, who leaned over to me and said \"You're late.\"",
          "Lean your head back a little.",
          "That fence is leaning to the right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Lean meat has little fat.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "thin and healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "lean and fit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a period of time is lean, there is not enough of something, especially money or food, at that time:",
        "examples": [
          "It has been a particularly lean year for the education department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lean company or organization does not use too many people or spend too much money, so that there is no waste:",
        "examples": [
          "Nowadays even efficient, lean, well-run industries are failing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your body away from a vertical position so that it is bent forward or resting against something, or to place something in a sloping position against something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The conductor leaned over us and asked for our tickets.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] She paused for a moment to rest and leaned against a large rock.",
          "[ T ] He leaned his bike against the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) thin and in good physical condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Her body is lean, taut, athletic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you describe meat as lean, you mean that it does not have much fat in it:",
        "examples": [
          "lean hamburger meat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lean period is a time during which there is not enough of something, esp. money or food:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a particularly lean year for science funding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you say that a company or business is lean, you mean that it has the fewest employees it needs to do its work.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "using fewer employees or less money in order to decrease waste, while continuing to operate effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies are downsizing, aiming to be leaner and more efficient, with demands on employees for greater productivity.",
          "With the application of lean management principles, suppliers and distributors have streamlined their processes.",
          "lean enterprise/operation/organization When it comes to costs, they pride themselves on running a lean operation.",
          "get/become leaner The pack-houses and their workers have had to become leaner.",
          "lean retailers/suppliers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a period of time is lean, there is not enough money or business at that time:",
        "examples": [
          "lean period/times/years",
          "Funding has been increased to some programs suffering from several years of lean budgets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if costs, goods for sale, materials, or quantities of workers are lean, they are very low, or kept as low as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Cold weather across the U.S. signaled a surge in demand for natural gas products at a time when inventories are uncomfortably lean.",
          "Working quickly and cheaply, with lean staffs and even leaner budgets, contract manufacturers have long played a supporting role in the computer business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leaner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) slope in one direction, or to move the top part of the body in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "She leaned forward and whispered something in my ear.",
          "I sat down next to Bernard, who leaned over to me and said \"You're late.\"",
          "Lean your head back a little.",
          "That fence is leaning to the right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Lean meat has little fat.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "thin and healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "lean and fit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a period of time is lean, there is not enough of something, especially money or food, at that time:",
        "examples": [
          "It has been a particularly lean year for the education department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lean company or organization does not use too many people or spend too much money, so that there is no waste:",
        "examples": [
          "Nowadays even efficient, lean, well-run industries are failing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your body away from a vertical position so that it is bent forward or resting against something, or to place something in a sloping position against something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The conductor leaned over us and asked for our tickets.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] She paused for a moment to rest and leaned against a large rock.",
          "[ T ] He leaned his bike against the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) thin and in good physical condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Her body is lean, taut, athletic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you describe meat as lean, you mean that it does not have much fat in it:",
        "examples": [
          "lean hamburger meat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lean period is a time during which there is not enough of something, esp. money or food:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a particularly lean year for science funding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you say that a company or business is lean, you mean that it has the fewest employees it needs to do its work.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "using fewer employees or less money in order to decrease waste, while continuing to operate effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies are downsizing, aiming to be leaner and more efficient, with demands on employees for greater productivity.",
          "With the application of lean management principles, suppliers and distributors have streamlined their processes.",
          "lean enterprise/operation/organization When it comes to costs, they pride themselves on running a lean operation.",
          "get/become leaner The pack-houses and their workers have had to become leaner.",
          "lean retailers/suppliers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a period of time is lean, there is not enough money or business at that time:",
        "examples": [
          "lean period/times/years",
          "Funding has been increased to some programs suffering from several years of lean budgets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if costs, goods for sale, materials, or quantities of workers are lean, they are very low, or kept as low as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Cold weather across the U.S. signaled a surge in demand for natural gas products at a time when inventories are uncomfortably lean.",
          "Working quickly and cheaply, with lean staffs and even leaner budgets, contract manufacturers have long played a supporting role in the computer business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leaning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular set of beliefs, opinions, etc. that someone prefers:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know what his political leanings are."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tendency to have positive feelings or attitudes about beliefs or opinions of a particular kind:",
        "examples": [
          "Conservative groups rated Congressional members for their liberal leanings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) slope in one direction, or to move the top part of the body in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "She leaned forward and whispered something in my ear.",
          "I sat down next to Bernard, who leaned over to me and said \"You're late.\"",
          "Lean your head back a little.",
          "That fence is leaning to the right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Lean meat has little fat.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "thin and healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "lean and fit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a period of time is lean, there is not enough of something, especially money or food, at that time:",
        "examples": [
          "It has been a particularly lean year for the education department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lean company or organization does not use too many people or spend too much money, so that there is no waste:",
        "examples": [
          "Nowadays even efficient, lean, well-run industries are failing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your body away from a vertical position so that it is bent forward or resting against something, or to place something in a sloping position against something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The conductor leaned over us and asked for our tickets.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] She paused for a moment to rest and leaned against a large rock.",
          "[ T ] He leaned his bike against the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) thin and in good physical condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Her body is lean, taut, athletic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you describe meat as lean, you mean that it does not have much fat in it:",
        "examples": [
          "lean hamburger meat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lean period is a time during which there is not enough of something, esp. money or food:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a particularly lean year for science funding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you say that a company or business is lean, you mean that it has the fewest employees it needs to do its work.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "using fewer employees or less money in order to decrease waste, while continuing to operate effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies are downsizing, aiming to be leaner and more efficient, with demands on employees for greater productivity.",
          "With the application of lean management principles, suppliers and distributors have streamlined their processes.",
          "lean enterprise/operation/organization When it comes to costs, they pride themselves on running a lean operation.",
          "get/become leaner The pack-houses and their workers have had to become leaner.",
          "lean retailers/suppliers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a period of time is lean, there is not enough money or business at that time:",
        "examples": [
          "lean period/times/years",
          "Funding has been increased to some programs suffering from several years of lean budgets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if costs, goods for sale, materials, or quantities of workers are lean, they are very low, or kept as low as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Cold weather across the U.S. signaled a surge in demand for natural gas products at a time when inventories are uncomfortably lean.",
          "Working quickly and cheaply, with lean staffs and even leaner budgets, contract manufacturers have long played a supporting role in the computer business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a large jump or sudden movement, usually from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "He leaped out of his car and ran towards the house.",
          "I leaped up to answer the phone.",
          "The dog leaped over the gate into the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide help, protection, etc. very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He leaped to his friend's defence.",
          "Scott leapt to the rescue when he spotted the youngster in difficulty.",
          "Mr Davies leaped in to explain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something suddenly, usually fame, power, or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "He leapt to fame after his appearance in a Broadway play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase, improve, or grow very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares in the company leaped 250 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a big change, increase, or improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "a leap in profits",
          "It takes quite a leap of the imagination to believe that it's the same person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large jump or sudden movement:",
        "examples": [
          "With one leap he crossed the stream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a large jump or sudden movement, or to jump over something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He leaps to his feet when the phone rings.",
          "[ I ] Flames were leaping into the sky.",
          "[ T ] The dog leaped the fence.",
          "[ I ] fig. Americans want change, but they don’t want to leap into the unknown (= move quickly into unknown situations)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your heart leaps, you have a sudden, strong feeling of pleasure or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My heart leaps when I hear his voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large jump",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase, improve, or grow very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "exports/prices/profits leap Property prices have leapt over 30% in the past year.",
          "leap (to sth) The company's shares leapt 17.5p to 210p."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a big change, increase, or improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "a leap in costs/profits/sales The software designer should report a near 40% leap in profits to around £124m.",
          "a leap forward for sb/sth This launch represents a great leap forward for the company.",
          "a 20%/40%/75%, etc. leap The health insurance giant reported a 20% leap in pre-tax profits for the year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leapfrog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a children's game in which a number of children bend down and another child jumps over them one at a time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve your position by going past other people quickly or by missing out some stages:",
        "examples": [
          "They've leapfrogged from third to first place.",
          "She leapfrogged several older colleagues to get the manager's job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a children’s game in which each player jumps over another who is bending over",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve your position by moving quickly past or over something that blocks your way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We’re going to leapfrog the rest of the market in technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve a position by going past others quickly or by missing some stages of an activity or process:",
        "examples": [
          "leapfrog ahead of sb/sth What can we do in the UK to ensure that we leapfrog ahead of the US and Japan?",
          "leapfrog sb/sth He will try to leapfrog all of his competitors with technology from a company renowned for its 3-D software.",
          "leapfrog over sb/sth She has leapfrogged over her rivals into one of the three top posts in the organization."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leaping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a large jump or sudden movement, usually from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "He leaped out of his car and ran towards the house.",
          "I leaped up to answer the phone.",
          "The dog leaped over the gate into the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide help, protection, etc. very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He leaped to his friend's defence.",
          "Scott leapt to the rescue when he spotted the youngster in difficulty.",
          "Mr Davies leaped in to explain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something suddenly, usually fame, power, or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "He leapt to fame after his appearance in a Broadway play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase, improve, or grow very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares in the company leaped 250 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a big change, increase, or improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "a leap in profits",
          "It takes quite a leap of the imagination to believe that it's the same person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large jump or sudden movement:",
        "examples": [
          "With one leap he crossed the stream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a large jump or sudden movement, or to jump over something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He leaps to his feet when the phone rings.",
          "[ I ] Flames were leaping into the sky.",
          "[ T ] The dog leaped the fence.",
          "[ I ] fig. Americans want change, but they don’t want to leap into the unknown (= move quickly into unknown situations)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your heart leaps, you have a sudden, strong feeling of pleasure or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My heart leaps when I hear his voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large jump",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase, improve, or grow very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "exports/prices/profits leap Property prices have leapt over 30% in the past year.",
          "leap (to sth) The company's shares leapt 17.5p to 210p."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a big change, increase, or improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "a leap in costs/profits/sales The software designer should report a near 40% leap in profits to around £124m.",
          "a leap forward for sb/sth This launch represents a great leap forward for the company.",
          "a 20%/40%/75%, etc. leap The health insurance giant reported a 20% leap in pre-tax profits for the year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leaps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a large jump or sudden movement, usually from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "He leaped out of his car and ran towards the house.",
          "I leaped up to answer the phone.",
          "The dog leaped over the gate into the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide help, protection, etc. very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He leaped to his friend's defence.",
          "Scott leapt to the rescue when he spotted the youngster in difficulty.",
          "Mr Davies leaped in to explain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something suddenly, usually fame, power, or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "He leapt to fame after his appearance in a Broadway play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase, improve, or grow very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares in the company leaped 250 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a big change, increase, or improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "a leap in profits",
          "It takes quite a leap of the imagination to believe that it's the same person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large jump or sudden movement:",
        "examples": [
          "With one leap he crossed the stream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a large jump or sudden movement, or to jump over something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He leaps to his feet when the phone rings.",
          "[ I ] Flames were leaping into the sky.",
          "[ T ] The dog leaped the fence.",
          "[ I ] fig. Americans want change, but they don’t want to leap into the unknown (= move quickly into unknown situations)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your heart leaps, you have a sudden, strong feeling of pleasure or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My heart leaps when I hear his voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large jump",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase, improve, or grow very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "exports/prices/profits leap Property prices have leapt over 30% in the past year.",
          "leap (to sth) The company's shares leapt 17.5p to 210p."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a big change, increase, or improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "a leap in costs/profits/sales The software designer should report a near 40% leap in profits to around £124m.",
          "a leap forward for sb/sth This launch represents a great leap forward for the company.",
          "a 20%/40%/75%, etc. leap The health insurance giant reported a 20% leap in pre-tax profits for the year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leapt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "learn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get new knowledge or skill in a subject or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "They learn Russian at school.",
          "\"Can you drive?\" \"I'm learning.\"",
          "learn about I've learned a lot about computers since I started work here.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'm learning to play the piano.",
          "[ + question word + to infinitive ] First you'll learn (how) to use this machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make yourself remember a piece of writing by reading it or repeating it many times:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know how actors manage to learn all those lines.",
          "learn something by heart We were told to learn Portia's speech by heart (= be able to say it from memory) for homework."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to understand that you must change the way you behave:",
        "examples": [
          "She'll have to learn that she can't have everything she wants.",
          "learn to She soon learned not to contradict him.",
          "learn from your mistakes He's not afraid to learn from his mistakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be told facts or information that you did not know:",
        "examples": [
          "learn of We were all shocked to learn of his death.",
          "[ + (that) ] I later learned (that) the message had never arrived.",
          "learn about I only learned about the accident later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get knowledge or understanding of facts or ideas or of how to do things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We’re learning algebra.",
          "[ I ] He’s not much of a cook, but he’s learning.",
          "[ I ] Parents learned of the budget cuts in a letter from the school superintendent.",
          "[ I ] I hope you’ll learn from your mistakes .",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I learned to drive when I was 16.",
          "[ + question word ] First you must learn how to use this computer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "learned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A learned person has studied for a long time and has a lot of knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "a learned professor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Learned behaviour has been copied from others:",
        "examples": [
          "This sort of aggression is learned behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing much knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "a learned scholar"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "learner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is still learning something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a quick learner.",
          "mainly UK a learner driver"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "learning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of obtaining knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "This technique makes learning fun.",
          "These online learning environments are called virtual universities.",
          "For me it was a great learning experience .",
          "The role of any assessment will depend on the learning objectives being pursued."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "knowledge or a piece of information obtained by study or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "His friends praised his generosity, wit, and learning.",
          "I am already incorporating some of these learnings into my work and getting better results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of getting knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "This technique makes learning fun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of getting an understanding of something by studying it or by experience:",
        "examples": [
          "Knowledge and learning are essential factors for achieving successful outcomes.",
          "Continuous learning and acquiring new skills are pivotal for sustaining achievements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "learns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get new knowledge or skill in a subject or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "They learn Russian at school.",
          "\"Can you drive?\" \"I'm learning.\"",
          "learn about I've learned a lot about computers since I started work here.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'm learning to play the piano.",
          "[ + question word + to infinitive ] First you'll learn (how) to use this machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make yourself remember a piece of writing by reading it or repeating it many times:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know how actors manage to learn all those lines.",
          "learn something by heart We were told to learn Portia's speech by heart (= be able to say it from memory) for homework."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to understand that you must change the way you behave:",
        "examples": [
          "She'll have to learn that she can't have everything she wants.",
          "learn to She soon learned not to contradict him.",
          "learn from your mistakes He's not afraid to learn from his mistakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be told facts or information that you did not know:",
        "examples": [
          "learn of We were all shocked to learn of his death.",
          "[ + (that) ] I later learned (that) the message had never arrived.",
          "learn about I only learned about the accident later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get knowledge or understanding of facts or ideas or of how to do things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We’re learning algebra.",
          "[ I ] He’s not much of a cook, but he’s learning.",
          "[ I ] Parents learned of the budget cuts in a letter from the school superintendent.",
          "[ I ] I hope you’ll learn from your mistakes .",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I learned to drive when I was 16.",
          "[ + question word ] First you must learn how to use this computer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "learnt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lease": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a legal agreement by which money is paid in order to use land, a building, a vehicle, or a piece of equipment for an agreed period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The building's 60 units are currently leased to students of the university.",
          "[ + two objects ] It was agreed they would lease the apartment to him/lease him the apartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal agreement in which you pay money in order to use a building, piece of land, vehicle, etc. for a period:",
        "examples": [
          "He has the house on a long lease.",
          "The lease runs out/expires in two years' time.",
          "We signed a three-year lease when we moved into the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use or allow someone else to use land, property, etc. for an agreed period of time in exchange for money:",
        "examples": [
          "I leased my new car instead of buying it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement to pay money in order to use land, a building, a vehicle, or a piece of equipment for a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The company signed a lease for the property in December.",
          "The original tenant remains liable throughout the entire term of the lease.",
          "a lease expires/runs out The lease expires in 2026.",
          "a 10-/20-/30-year lease The company is trying to extend its 30-year lease (with 24 years left to run).",
          "a lease agreement/contract/payment",
          "a long-term/short-term lease"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to pay money in order to use land, a building, a vehicle, or a piece of equipment for a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "lease sth (from sb) The firm recently made plans to lease another 8,000 square feet from the property company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an agreement by which someone pays you money in order to use land, a building, a vehicle, or a piece of equipment for a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "lease sth (out) (to sb) They are keen to lease out the aircraft to private companies.",
          "lease sb sth He gave equity to the firms that leased him office equipment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leased": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a legal agreement by which money is paid in order to use land, a building, a vehicle, or a piece of equipment for an agreed period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The building's 60 units are currently leased to students of the university.",
          "[ + two objects ] It was agreed they would lease the apartment to him/lease him the apartment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a legal agreement by which money is paid in order to use land, a building, a vehicle, or a piece of equipment for an agreed period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The building's 60 units are currently leased to students of the university.",
          "[ + two objects ] It was agreed they would lease the apartment to him/lease him the apartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal agreement in which you pay money in order to use a building, piece of land, vehicle, etc. for a period:",
        "examples": [
          "He has the house on a long lease.",
          "The lease runs out/expires in two years' time.",
          "We signed a three-year lease when we moved into the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use or allow someone else to use land, property, etc. for an agreed period of time in exchange for money:",
        "examples": [
          "I leased my new car instead of buying it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement to pay money in order to use land, a building, a vehicle, or a piece of equipment for a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The company signed a lease for the property in December.",
          "The original tenant remains liable throughout the entire term of the lease.",
          "a lease expires/runs out The lease expires in 2026.",
          "a 10-/20-/30-year lease The company is trying to extend its 30-year lease (with 24 years left to run).",
          "a lease agreement/contract/payment",
          "a long-term/short-term lease"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to pay money in order to use land, a building, a vehicle, or a piece of equipment for a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "lease sth (from sb) The firm recently made plans to lease another 8,000 square feet from the property company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an agreement by which someone pays you money in order to use land, a building, a vehicle, or a piece of equipment for a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "lease sth (out) (to sb) They are keen to lease out the aircraft to private companies.",
          "lease sb sth He gave equity to the firms that leased him office equipment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of rope, chain, etc. tied to an animal, especially to a dog at its collar when taking it for a walk:",
        "examples": [
          "Please keep your dog on a leash when on the beach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strap, chain, etc., fastened to a dog or other animal, esp. at its collar, in order to lead or control it:",
        "examples": [
          "Dogs must be kept on a leash in this park."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leasing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a financial arrangement in which a person, company, etc. pays to use land, a vehicle, etc. for a particular period of time :",
        "examples": [
          "Leasing can still make financial sense, particularly for those who want a new car every two to three years.",
          "a leasing business/company/firm Sea Containers is a major international leasing and transport company.",
          "the leasing of sth The bill would create a board to oversee the leasing of state property for developing oil and natural gas reserves.",
          "a leasing agreement/deal"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leather": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "animal skin treated in order to preserve it, and used to make shoes, bags, clothes, equipment, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a leather coat/belt/handbag"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "animal skin that has been treated in order to preserve it and is used to make shoes, bags, clothes, equipment, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a leather jacket"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leaves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "pl of leaf",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "leaving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lebanese": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "coming from or relating to Lebanon or its people:",
        "examples": [
          "Her father is Lebanese.",
          "They live in the Lebanese capital, Beirut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Lebanon:",
        "examples": [
          "His father was a Lebanese.",
          "Most Lebanese wear the same styles of clothing as do people in Western nations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people of Lebanon:",
        "examples": [
          "The Lebanese are great traders and entrepreneurs.",
          "\"If only the English made sandwiches like the Lebanese\", he said."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lebanon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in Western Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lecherous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of men) showing a strong sexual interest in someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave her a lecherous look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of men) too interested in sex",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lecture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal talk on a serious subject given to a group of people, especially students:",
        "examples": [
          "We went to a lecture on Italian art.",
          "Who's giving the lecture this afternoon?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an angry or serious talk given to someone in order to criticize their behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "My dad gave me a lecture on the evils of alcohol last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a formal talk to a group of people, often at a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "For ten years she lectured in law.",
          "She travelled widely in North America, lecturing on women's rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk angrily or seriously to someone in order to criticize their behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "His parents used to lecture him on his table manners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal, prepared talk given to a group of people, esp. students:",
        "examples": [
          "a lecture on astronomy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious talk given to criticize someone or give someone advice:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave him a lecture about his table manners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a formal, prepared talk to a group of people, esp. students:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She’s lecturing on the geology of the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a serious talk to criticize or give advice to that person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He lectured me on the need to keep accurate records."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lectured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a formal talk to a group of people, often at a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "For ten years she lectured in law.",
          "She travelled widely in North America, lecturing on women's rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk angrily or seriously to someone in order to criticize their behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "His parents used to lecture him on his table manners."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lecturer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who teaches at a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "a senior lecturer",
          "a lecturer in psychology"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lectures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal talk on a serious subject given to a group of people, especially students:",
        "examples": [
          "We went to a lecture on Italian art.",
          "Who's giving the lecture this afternoon?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an angry or serious talk given to someone in order to criticize their behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "My dad gave me a lecture on the evils of alcohol last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a formal talk to a group of people, often at a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "For ten years she lectured in law.",
          "She travelled widely in North America, lecturing on women's rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk angrily or seriously to someone in order to criticize their behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "His parents used to lecture him on his table manners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal, prepared talk given to a group of people, esp. students:",
        "examples": [
          "a lecture on astronomy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious talk given to criticize someone or give someone advice:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave him a lecture about his table manners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a formal, prepared talk to a group of people, esp. students:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She’s lecturing on the geology of the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a serious talk to criticize or give advice to that person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He lectured me on the need to keep accurate records."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lecturing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a formal talk to a group of people, often at a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "For ten years she lectured in law.",
          "She travelled widely in North America, lecturing on women's rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk angrily or seriously to someone in order to criticize their behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "His parents used to lecture him on his table manners."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "led": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for light-emitting diode: a type of diode (= a device that controls an electric current so that it can only flow in one direction) that produces light:",
        "examples": [
          "He contributed to the invention of various gadgets, including the first practical light-emitting diode, or LED.",
          "What is happening to produce photons of light when an LED conducts?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light, for example on a piece of electronic equipment, that uses a light-emitting diode:",
        "examples": [
          "The green LED indicates the monitor is on and fully functional.",
          "The LED for the compartment will be activated when the lid is opened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light bulb (= a rounded glass container that is part of a light) that uses a light-emitting diode to produce light:",
        "examples": [
          "What is the difference between an incandescent bulb and an LED?",
          "LEDs are a bright, attractive lighting solution with a long lifespan and energy-saving design."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using a light-emitting diode to produce light:",
        "examples": [
          "LED bulbs use far less energy than halogen bulbs and last up to 50 times longer than incandescent bulbs.",
          "We stock a wide range of LED lighting.",
          "There are LED lights on the front and back.",
          "The LED display tells you how far the washing machine has got through its cycle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "planned or controlled by a particular person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "child-led activities (= children deciding what to do)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of lead",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for light-emitting diode (= an electronic device that gives off light when it receives an electrical current):",
        "examples": [
          "LED lamp technology is evolving at an incredible pace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the thing mentioned as the most important influence:",
        "examples": [
          "consumer/demand/market/-led The figures are evidence that the consumer-led recovery is still on track."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "planned or controlled by a particular person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a government-led inquiry into unfair practices"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ledge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow shelf that sticks out from a vertical surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow, flat area like a shelf that sticks out from a building, cliff, or other vertical surface:",
        "examples": [
          "a window ledge"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ledger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book in which things are regularly recorded, especially business activities and money received or paid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book in which items are regularly recorded, esp. business activities and money received or paid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book or a computer document in which a company's accounts are recorded, especially the money it has spent and received:",
        "examples": [
          "The loan appears not to have been entered in the ledger.",
          "ledger accounts/books/systems"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ledgers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book in which things are regularly recorded, especially business activities and money received or paid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book in which items are regularly recorded, esp. business activities and money received or paid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book or a computer document in which a company's accounts are recorded, especially the money it has spent and received:",
        "examples": [
          "The loan appears not to have been entered in the ledger.",
          "ledger accounts/books/systems"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the side of hill, wall, etc. that provides shelter from the wind",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the substance that is left at the bottom of a container of liquid, especially a container of wine or beer:",
        "examples": [
          "After several months, the wine is removed from the lees and placed into clean barrels."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leech": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of worm that lives in wet places and fastens itself onto the bodies of humans and animals to feed on their blood",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives attention to someone over a long period in order to get their money or support",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get money, food, etc. from other people, especially without working for it or doing anything to deserve it:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't want to leech off my parents any longer.",
          "Billions of pounds were being leeched from developing countries by tax avoidance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fat worm that lives in wet places and fastens itself onto the bodies of humans and animals to suck their blood",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "disapproving A leech is also a person who gets money or support from someone, giving little or nothing in return.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "leeches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of worm that lives in wet places and fastens itself onto the bodies of humans and animals to feed on their blood",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives attention to someone over a long period in order to get their money or support",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get money, food, etc. from other people, especially without working for it or doing anything to deserve it:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't want to leech off my parents any longer.",
          "Billions of pounds were being leeched from developing countries by tax avoidance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fat worm that lives in wet places and fastens itself onto the bodies of humans and animals to suck their blood",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "disapproving A leech is also a person who gets money or support from someone, giving little or nothing in return.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "leeds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in northern England:",
        "examples": [
          "He was born in Leeds, an industrial city in West Yorkshire, in 1981."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leek": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, white vegetable with green leaves on top that tastes and smells like an onion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vegetable in the onion family with long, straight leaves that are white at the bottom and dark green at the top",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lefties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who uses their left hand to write, etc. with:",
        "examples": [
          "I found it difficult playing lefties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a supporter of the political left",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "leftist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a supporter of the political left:",
        "examples": [
          "Rightists revered him; leftists reviled him.",
          "In her view, he was significantly more of a leftist than any president before him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "supporting or relating to the political left:",
        "examples": [
          "a coalition of leftist groups",
          "The whole speech was infused with the leftist belief that the state knows best and must provide."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leftover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A leftover part of something is the part that has not been used or eaten when the other parts have been:",
        "examples": [
          "some leftover chicken from last night's meal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food remaining after a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "This recipe can serve four easily, and the leftovers are just as good eaten cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "that has not been eaten or used during a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "leftover meatloaf"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leftovers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "food remaining after a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "This recipe can serve four easily, and the leftovers are just as good eaten cold.",
          "I often give my guests leftovers to take home with them.",
          "Get a medium sized turkey and you'll have leftovers for the next day.",
          "Make sure any leftovers are covered and refrigerated.",
          "She cooks all her meals for the week on Sundays and has the leftovers for lunch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lefty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who uses their left hand to write, etc. with:",
        "examples": [
          "I found it difficult playing lefties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a supporter of the political left",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "leg": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of the body of a human or animal that is used for standing or walking:",
        "examples": [
          "My legs were tired after so much walking.",
          "He broke his leg skiing.",
          "The horse broke its front leg in the fall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of clothing that you put your leg in:",
        "examples": [
          "He rolled up his trouser legs and waded into the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the thin vertical parts that support an object:",
        "examples": [
          "a chair/table leg"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular stage of a journey, competition, or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "first leg of He has tickets for the first leg of the NCAA Men's Hockey Championship.",
          "last leg of The last leg of the race was Paris to London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, the left side of the field for a right-handed batter (= the player hitting the ball) or the right side of the field for a left-handed batter:",
        "examples": [
          "He was trying to play the ball to leg but missed it and was out lbw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run away especially in order to escape from something:",
        "examples": [
          "They legged it round the corner when they saw the police coming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of a human or animal body that is used for standing or walking, or one of the thin, vertical parts on which a piece of furniture stands:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He broke his leg skiing.",
          "[ C ] The table has carved legs.",
          "[ U ] We had leg of lamb for dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The leg of a piece of clothing is the part you put your leg into.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a trip, competition, or activity that has several stages:",
        "examples": [
          "the last leg of the race"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either one of the two sides that form the angle of 90° in a right triangle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of a long journey:",
        "examples": [
          "the first/final leg On the final leg of the flight we sat in economy class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have any way of supporting your opinion or defending your position on something:",
        "examples": [
          "The State Department doesn't have a leg to stand on if it's going to contradict its own analysis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea or suggestion that has legs is considered to be something worth developing further:",
        "examples": [
          "We're looking at the proposed legislation and we think it's got legs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legacies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money or property that you receive from someone after they die:",
        "examples": [
          "leave someone a legacy An elderly cousin had left her a small legacy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time:",
        "examples": [
          "legacy of The Greeks have a rich legacy of literature.",
          "The war has left a legacy of hatred."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something such as technology which still exists or is still used, but is from an earlier time than other similar things which have since been invented:",
        "examples": [
          "legacy app Many businesses won't upgrade their hardware because they have legacy apps that only work with the old operating system.",
          "legacy media Legacy media is viewed with growing distrust among young people, who are turning to social media content creators for their news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe older airlines (= businesses that operate plane services), especially those that existed before 1978, after which US airlines were allowed to operate with fewer rules and newer, cheaper companies began to be created:",
        "examples": [
          "legacy carrier It's not really fair to compare their service with a global legacy carrier.",
          "legacy airline Low-cost carriers continue to take market share from legacy airlines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is a result of events in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "the bitter legacy of a civil war"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A legacy is also money or property left to a person by someone who has died.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that has developed as a result of past actions and decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "legacy of sth The policies of the last ten years are responsible for the legacy of huge consumer debt.",
          "The President's greatest legacy was the message he always gave that humans can improve their lives if they try.",
          "The success of the Olympic Games left a lasting legacy of benefit to the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money or property that a person or organization receives from someone who has died:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people want to leave a legacy to a charity they have supported all their lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legacy product or system is one that is no longer available to buy or no longer used very often, but that is still used by some people or companies:",
        "examples": [
          "legacy computer/information systems"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legacy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money or property that you receive from someone after they die:",
        "examples": [
          "leave someone a legacy An elderly cousin had left her a small legacy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time:",
        "examples": [
          "legacy of The Greeks have a rich legacy of literature.",
          "The war has left a legacy of hatred."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something such as technology which still exists or is still used, but is from an earlier time than other similar things which have since been invented:",
        "examples": [
          "legacy app Many businesses won't upgrade their hardware because they have legacy apps that only work with the old operating system.",
          "legacy media Legacy media is viewed with growing distrust among young people, who are turning to social media content creators for their news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe older airlines (= businesses that operate plane services), especially those that existed before 1978, after which US airlines were allowed to operate with fewer rules and newer, cheaper companies began to be created:",
        "examples": [
          "legacy carrier It's not really fair to compare their service with a global legacy carrier.",
          "legacy airline Low-cost carriers continue to take market share from legacy airlines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is a result of events in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "the bitter legacy of a civil war"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A legacy is also money or property left to a person by someone who has died.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that has developed as a result of past actions and decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "legacy of sth The policies of the last ten years are responsible for the legacy of huge consumer debt.",
          "The President's greatest legacy was the message he always gave that humans can improve their lives if they try.",
          "The success of the Olympic Games left a lasting legacy of benefit to the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money or property that a person or organization receives from someone who has died:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people want to leave a legacy to a charity they have supported all their lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legacy product or system is one that is no longer available to buy or no longer used very often, but that is still used by some people or companies:",
        "examples": [
          "legacy computer/information systems"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with the law:",
        "examples": [
          "legal advice",
          "a legal obligation/requirement",
          "legal status",
          "your legal rights",
          "legal action/proceedings",
          "my legal representatives (= my lawyers)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "allowed by the law:",
        "examples": [
          "Is abortion legal in your country?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a standard size of paper in the US, 8.5 inches by 14 inches:",
        "examples": [
          "Your poster should be on letter or legal size paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with or allowed by the law:",
        "examples": [
          "the legal profession",
          "the legal right to vote"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with the system of law within a country or area:",
        "examples": [
          "The department is seeking legal advice on the permitted development rule.",
          "There isn't a formal legal agreement that binds us together as a company.",
          "a legal battle/dispute Two years of legal battles and delay sent the project's cost spiraling.",
          "legal fees"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "allowed by law:",
        "examples": [
          "The report fails to make a distinction between legal and illegal immigrants.",
          "Regulators are reviewing the purchase to make sure it is legal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legalese": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "language used by lawyers and in legal documents that is difficult for ordinary people to understand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "words and expressions typically used in legal documents that most people find difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "Legislation is often written in legalese that is barely comprehensible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legalities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the things that are demanded by law:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not sure about the legalities, but I suggest we go ahead with the plan and see what happens.",
          "I had some questions about the legalities of moving money around in this way.",
          "It's possible that local people may be exempt from these regulations once the legalities are sorted out.",
          "She knew the company could afford the best lawyers and she wasn't naive about the legalities.",
          "Unfortunately, the project got bogged down in legalities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something is allowed by the law:",
        "examples": [
          "Six journalists sought to challenge in court the legality of the ban on broadcasting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the things that are demanded by law:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not sure about the legalities, but I suggest we go ahead with the plan and see what happens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact or state of being allowed by law:",
        "examples": [
          "Attorneys questioned the legality of the police officer’s actions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being legal:",
        "examples": [
          "the legality of sth Negotiations are taking place between Justice Department officials and White House aides over the legality of the wiretapping program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal rules that are involved in something:",
        "examples": [
          "the legalities of sth A good lawyer should help you understand the legalities of the contract you are signing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legalize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to allow something by law:",
        "examples": [
          "Same-sex marriages have been legalized in many states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow by law; make legal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something legal when it was previously illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm against legalizing drugs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legalized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something by law:",
        "examples": [
          "Same-sex marriages have been legalized in many states."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legalizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something by law:",
        "examples": [
          "Same-sex marriages have been legalized in many states."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "as stated by the law:",
        "examples": [
          "Children under 16 are not legally allowed to buy cigarettes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "according to the laws of a country or state:",
        "examples": [
          "Immigrant workers must carry an identity card proving they are in the country legally.",
          "The public is being denied access to information to which it is legally entitled.",
          "Your employer is not legally obliged to continue paying your salary.",
          "At the moment I am legally bound not to talk about it.",
          "These agreements will be legally enforceable as from May next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legally binding agreement, contract, decision, etc. is one that the law says you must obey:",
        "examples": [
          "Each order that is accepted constitutes a legally binding contract between the seller and the purchaser."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories, not always true, that people tell about a famous event or person:",
        "examples": [
          "The dance was based on several Hindu legends.",
          "She is writing a thesis on Irish legend and mythology.",
          "Legend has it (= people say) that he always wore his boots in bed.",
          "This match will go into tennis legend (= it will always be remembered)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone very famous and admired, usually because of their ability in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "Jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald once sang in this bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the words written on or next to a picture, map, coin, etc. that explain what it is about or what the symbols on it mean",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories that people tell about a famous event or person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Cajun legend suggests that white alligators are a symbol of prosperity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is very famous and admired, usually because of an ability in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "Louis Armstrong is a jazz legend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the words written on or next to a picture, map, coin, etc., that explain what it is about or what the symbols on it mean",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "legendary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very famous and admired or spoken about:",
        "examples": [
          "He became editor of the legendary Irish journal \"The Bell\".",
          "The English are legendary (= well known) for their incompetence with languages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from a legend:",
        "examples": [
          "a legendary Greek hero",
          "Was King Arthur a real or a legendary character?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to an old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories that people tell about a famous event or person:",
        "examples": [
          "legendary tales of great deeds (= wonderful things that someone did)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or describing someone who is very famous and admired, usually because of an ability in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "the legendary magician Houdini"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories, not always true, that people tell about a famous event or person:",
        "examples": [
          "The dance was based on several Hindu legends.",
          "She is writing a thesis on Irish legend and mythology.",
          "Legend has it (= people say) that he always wore his boots in bed.",
          "This match will go into tennis legend (= it will always be remembered)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone very famous and admired, usually because of their ability in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "Jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald once sang in this bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the words written on or next to a picture, map, coin, etc. that explain what it is about or what the symbols on it mean",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories that people tell about a famous event or person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Cajun legend suggests that white alligators are a symbol of prosperity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is very famous and admired, usually because of an ability in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "Louis Armstrong is a jazz legend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the words written on or next to a picture, map, coin, etc., that explain what it is about or what the symbols on it mean",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "legged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having the number or type or legs mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "a three-legged stool",
          "a six-legged creature"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large group of soldiers who form a part of an army, especially the ancient Roman army:",
        "examples": [
          "Caesar's legions marched through France and crossed into Britain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large numbers of people:",
        "examples": [
          "He failed to turn up for the concert, disappointing the legions of fans waiting outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very large in number:",
        "examples": [
          "The difficulties surrounding the court case are legion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large group of soldiers who form part of an army, esp. of an ancient Roman army, or any large group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Legions of fans attended the concert."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large group of soldiers who form a part of an army, especially the ancient Roman army:",
        "examples": [
          "Caesar's legions marched through France and crossed into Britain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large numbers of people:",
        "examples": [
          "He failed to turn up for the concert, disappointing the legions of fans waiting outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very large in number:",
        "examples": [
          "The difficulties surrounding the court case are legion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large group of soldiers who form part of an army, esp. of an ancient Roman army, or any large group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Legions of fans attended the concert."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legislation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a law or set of laws suggested by a government and made official by a parliament:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The government has promised to introduce legislation to limit fuel emissions from cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law or set of laws that is being created:",
        "examples": [
          "New legislation offers a tax break for young families."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rules or laws relating to a particular activity that are made by a government:",
        "examples": [
          "75% of Americans support legislation that includes improved fuel-economy rules.",
          "The Data Protection Act is a piece of legislation aimed at protecting the privacy of the individual.",
          "push for/introduce/pass legislation Legislation was passed in the House earlier this month to double the National Science Foundation grants.",
          "proposed/new/tougher legislation Under the proposed legislation, businesses will have to provide detailed evidence of how they pay themselves.",
          "legislation to do sth Environmentalists are fighting for legislation to clean up the city-owned ports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of making rules or laws:",
        "examples": [
          "The purpose of think tanks is to have an impact on policy and legislation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legislative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to laws or the making of laws:",
        "examples": [
          "The European Parliament will have greater legislative powers (= ability to make laws)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the making of laws:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress is the legislative branch of government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to laws and the process of making laws:",
        "examples": [
          "A special legislative session has been called to deal with the state deficit.",
          "The pricing plan failed to win legislative approval before the close of the session last week.",
          "a legislative leader/director/committee",
          "a legislative process/proposal/initiative"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legislature": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the group of people in a country or part of a country who have the power to make and change laws",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an elected group of people who have the power to make and change laws in a state or country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization consisting of people who have been elected to make laws for a state or a country:",
        "examples": [
          "Republican leaders in the legislature said they will appeal the court decision.",
          "the legislature approves/enacts/passes sth A state-wide smoking ban in all public buildings was approved by the legislature several years ago.",
          "It's up to the state legislature to enact the budget."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legitimacy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being legal :",
        "examples": [
          "The lawyers expressed serious doubts about the legitimacy of military action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being reasonable and acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "She challenged the legitimacy of the previous speaker's arguments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being allowed by law or done according to the rules of an organization or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "the legitimacy of sth Several judges expressed doubts as to the legitimacy of the tribunal.",
          "question/challenge/accept the legitimacy of sth Findings by the Ombudsman also question the legitimacy of banks and building societies imposing restrictions which limit savers' choice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being fair or honest:",
        "examples": [
          "the legitimacy of sth The legitimacy of awarding large bonuses to senior executives is being increasingly called into question.",
          "confer/add/gain legitimacy Organizations are often pressurized to adopt the same practices or structures as other firms in order to gain legitimacy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legitimate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "allowed by law:",
        "examples": [
          "The army must give power back to the legitimate government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "reasonable and acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "He claimed that the restaurant bill was a legitimate business expense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A legitimate child is one whose parents are legally married at the time of his or her birth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something legal or acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "The government fears that talking to terrorists might legitimate their violent actions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "allowed according to law, or reasonable and acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "a legitimate tax deduction",
          "legitimate concerns"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "allowed by law or done according to the rules of an organization or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Defense lawyers argued that such payments are legitimate and customary in newspaper deals.",
          "a legitimate business/company/trader",
          "legitimate expenses/fees"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fair and honest:",
        "examples": [
          "Concerns relating to employee fraud and other forms of malpractice were acknowledged as being legitimate.",
          "legitimate complaints/questions/reasons"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legitimately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is allowed by law:",
        "examples": [
          "Most foreign visitors enter the country legitimately.",
          "We support legitimately elected governments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is reasonable and acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "There are times when you legitimately need to cancel travel plans.",
          "Medicine is not an exact science and specialists can disagree legitimately on the best course of action."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legitimize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something legal or acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "The government fears that talking to terrorists might legitimize their violent actions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something legal or acceptable",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something that is not fair or honest seem acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "He called efforts to legitimize medical marijuana \"despicable\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something operate in a way that is legal:",
        "examples": [
          "Many registered companies maintain that the licensing process is the only way to legitimize the industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely drunk",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lego": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a toy for children consisting of small plastic bricks and other pieces that can be joined together to make models of many different objects:",
        "examples": [
          "I like Lego because you can make things with it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the small plastic bricks or other pieces that can be joined together in a set of Lego:",
        "examples": [
          "Little kids love playing with Legos."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of the body of a human or animal that is used for standing or walking:",
        "examples": [
          "My legs were tired after so much walking.",
          "He broke his leg skiing.",
          "The horse broke its front leg in the fall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of clothing that you put your leg in:",
        "examples": [
          "He rolled up his trouser legs and waded into the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the thin vertical parts that support an object:",
        "examples": [
          "a chair/table leg"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular stage of a journey, competition, or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "first leg of He has tickets for the first leg of the NCAA Men's Hockey Championship.",
          "last leg of The last leg of the race was Paris to London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, the left side of the field for a right-handed batter (= the player hitting the ball) or the right side of the field for a left-handed batter:",
        "examples": [
          "He was trying to play the ball to leg but missed it and was out lbw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run away especially in order to escape from something:",
        "examples": [
          "They legged it round the corner when they saw the police coming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of a human or animal body that is used for standing or walking, or one of the thin, vertical parts on which a piece of furniture stands:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He broke his leg skiing.",
          "[ C ] The table has carved legs.",
          "[ U ] We had leg of lamb for dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The leg of a piece of clothing is the part you put your leg into.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a trip, competition, or activity that has several stages:",
        "examples": [
          "the last leg of the race"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either one of the two sides that form the angle of 90° in a right triangle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of a long journey:",
        "examples": [
          "the first/final leg On the final leg of the flight we sat in economy class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have any way of supporting your opinion or defending your position on something:",
        "examples": [
          "The State Department doesn't have a leg to stand on if it's going to contradict its own analysis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea or suggestion that has legs is considered to be something worth developing further:",
        "examples": [
          "We're looking at the proposed legislation and we think it's got legs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "legume": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant that has its seeds in a pod, such as the bean or pea",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "legumes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant that has its seeds in a pod, such as the bean or pea",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lei": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a circle of flowers that is worn around the neck in Polynesia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "leicester": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a city in the East Midlands area of central England, the county town of Leicestershire (= where the local government is based)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "leisure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time when you are not working or doing other duties:",
        "examples": [
          "The balance between work and leisure is changing.",
          "leisure activity Popular leisure activities included reading, going to movies, and talking with friends.",
          "leisure time Most people only have a limited amount of leisure time.",
          "leisure industry There has been a growth of jobs in the tourism and leisure industries.",
          "leisure facility The town lacks leisure facilities such as a swimming pool or squash courts.",
          "life of leisure Hugely wealthy, he enjoyed a life of leisure (= did not need to work)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time when you are free from work or other duties and can relax:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a limited amount of leisure time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "activities people do when they are not working, to relax and enjoy themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares in the leisure sector have not performed so well this year.",
          "Hotels, airlines and other firms in the leisure industry may suffer.",
          "leisure activities/pursuits",
          "a leisure business/company/group",
          "a leisure complex/development",
          "leisure facilities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when you want to and when you have time to:",
        "examples": [
          "Developments in technology mean we can now do banking transactions at our leisure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leisurely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an action that is done in a relaxed way, without hurrying:",
        "examples": [
          "We enjoyed a leisurely picnic lunch on the lawn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lemon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an oval fruit that has a thick, yellow skin and sour juice, or the small tree on which this fruit grows:",
        "examples": [
          "For this recipe you need the juice of two lemons.",
          "Would you like a slice of lemon in your tea?",
          "lemon juice",
          "a lemon grove (= group of lemon trees)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the juice of a lemon or a drink made from this juice",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale yellow colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that does not work:",
        "examples": [
          "Only one of his inventions turned out to be a lemon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very silly person:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt such a lemon when I discovered I'd missed my appointment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a pale yellow colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a yellow, oval fruit whose juice has a sour taste",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A lemon is a device or machine that does not work well:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] That car I bought is a real lemon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lemonade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drink made with the juice of lemons, water, and sugar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cold, sweet fizzy drink (= one with bubbles) with a lemon flavour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink made with the juice of lemons, water, and sugar",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lemongrass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tropical grass with a flavour like lemon, used especially in Southeast Asian cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "Add the coconut milk and lemongrass to the fish stock.",
          "3 stalks of lemongrass",
          "Bash the lemon grass and throw it in with the lime zest.",
          "Remove the lemon grass stalks and adjust the seasoning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lemons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an oval fruit that has a thick, yellow skin and sour juice, or the small tree on which this fruit grows:",
        "examples": [
          "For this recipe you need the juice of two lemons.",
          "Would you like a slice of lemon in your tea?",
          "lemon juice",
          "a lemon grove (= group of lemon trees)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the juice of a lemon or a drink made from this juice",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale yellow colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that does not work:",
        "examples": [
          "Only one of his inventions turned out to be a lemon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very silly person:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt such a lemon when I discovered I'd missed my appointment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a pale yellow colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a yellow, oval fruit whose juice has a sour taste",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A lemon is a device or machine that does not work well:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] That car I bought is a real lemon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone for a short period of time, expecting it to be given back:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn't like lending her books.",
          "[ + two objects ] If you need a coat I can lend you one/lend one to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a bank or other organization lends money, it gives money to someone who agrees that they will pay the money back in the future, usually with extra money added to the original amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank refuses to lend to students.",
          "[ + two objects ] The bank agreed to lend him $5,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something lends a particular quality to something else, it adds that quality to it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] Vases of flowers all around the room lent the place a cheerful look/lent a cheerful look to the place.",
          "formal These events lend support to the view that the law is inadequate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something lends itself to something else, it is suitable for that thing or can be considered in that way:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel's complex, imaginative style does not lend itself to translation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone for a short period of time, expecting it to be given back:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you lend me a few dollars till payday?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a bank or other financial organization lends money to someone, it gives them money for a period of time which they then pay back with interest:",
        "examples": [
          "Britain's building societies chiefly lend money for house purchase.",
          "lend $5,000/£2bn/€1m, etc. to sb The Ohio Development Financing Advisory Council agreed to lend $20 million to the Port Authority.",
          "lend sb $5,000/£2bn/€1m, etc. A number of prominent businessmen are rumoured to have lent the Party over £20 million.",
          "lend to sb/sth Banks have been heavily criticized for lending to people who cannot afford the repayments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone something for a period of time, after which they will give it back to you:",
        "examples": [
          "lend sb sth Can you lend me $20?",
          "lend sth to sb Her tasks included persuading stores to offer discounts or lend clothes on approval to her boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something a quality that makes it better in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "lend sth to sth We hope that these measures will lend stability to the economy.",
          "lend weight (to sth) February's trade figures lend weight to the Fund's less cheerful view.",
          "lend credence/credibility (to sth) Other evidence helped lend credibility to their claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that helps a company or person:",
        "examples": [
          "The Federal Reserve is expected to lend a hand by continuing to cut interest rates forcefully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I have lent my support to his plan for a private referendum."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lender": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that lends money, especially a large financial organization such as a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "The smaller local lenders charge high interest rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or business, such as a bank, that lends money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bank or other financial organization that lends money that is then paid back with interest:",
        "examples": [
          "Lenders are in no mood to take risks.",
          "a big/large/major lender Major lenders were criticized for not passing on interest rate cuts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lenders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that lends money, especially a large financial organization such as a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "The smaller local lenders charge high interest rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or business, such as a bank, that lends money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bank or other financial organization that lends money that is then paid back with interest:",
        "examples": [
          "Lenders are in no mood to take risks.",
          "a big/large/major lender Major lenders were criticized for not passing on interest rate cuts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of lending money to people and organizations which they pay back with interest:",
        "examples": [
          "lending to sb Lending to borrowers with lower credit scores increased sharply during 2005-6.",
          "increase/cut/raise lending In the first half of the year, the Bank increased its lending by almost 50%.",
          "lending rises/increases/falls UK mortgage lending fell by a record £2.3bn in April.",
          "Equity prices have been hit sharply by the US sub-prime lending crisis.",
          "business/consumer/corporate lending",
          "bank/commercial/subprime lending",
          "lending company/institution/market",
          "lending practices/figures/growth"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone for a short period of time, expecting it to be given back:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn't like lending her books.",
          "[ + two objects ] If you need a coat I can lend you one/lend one to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a bank or other organization lends money, it gives money to someone who agrees that they will pay the money back in the future, usually with extra money added to the original amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank refuses to lend to students.",
          "[ + two objects ] The bank agreed to lend him $5,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something lends a particular quality to something else, it adds that quality to it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] Vases of flowers all around the room lent the place a cheerful look/lent a cheerful look to the place.",
          "formal These events lend support to the view that the law is inadequate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something lends itself to something else, it is suitable for that thing or can be considered in that way:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel's complex, imaginative style does not lend itself to translation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone for a short period of time, expecting it to be given back:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you lend me a few dollars till payday?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a bank or other financial organization lends money to someone, it gives them money for a period of time which they then pay back with interest:",
        "examples": [
          "Britain's building societies chiefly lend money for house purchase.",
          "lend $5,000/£2bn/€1m, etc. to sb The Ohio Development Financing Advisory Council agreed to lend $20 million to the Port Authority.",
          "lend sb $5,000/£2bn/€1m, etc. A number of prominent businessmen are rumoured to have lent the Party over £20 million.",
          "lend to sb/sth Banks have been heavily criticized for lending to people who cannot afford the repayments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone something for a period of time, after which they will give it back to you:",
        "examples": [
          "lend sb sth Can you lend me $20?",
          "lend sth to sb Her tasks included persuading stores to offer discounts or lend clothes on approval to her boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something a quality that makes it better in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "lend sth to sth We hope that these measures will lend stability to the economy.",
          "lend weight (to sth) February's trade figures lend weight to the Fund's less cheerful view.",
          "lend credence/credibility (to sth) Other evidence helped lend credibility to their claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that helps a company or person:",
        "examples": [
          "The Federal Reserve is expected to lend a hand by continuing to cut interest rates forcefully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I have lent my support to his plan for a private referendum."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "length": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the measurement of something from end to end or along its longest side:",
        "examples": [
          "in length The boat is ten metres in length.",
          "The length of the bay is approximately 200 miles.",
          "(along) the length of She planted rose bushes (along) the length of the fence (= the whole distance along it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of something such as string or pipe:",
        "examples": [
          "a length of rope"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit used in describing the distance by which a horse or boat wins a race, equal to the measurement from one end of the horse or boat to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "We won by two lengths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance from one end of a swimming pool to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "She swims 40 lengths a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, the distance that the ball travels before it bounces after it has been bowled (= thrown to the batter):",
        "examples": [
          "He needs to bring his length back a bit as he's getting driven too much.",
          "I was deceived by the length of the delivery which was much fuller than I had expected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of time something lasts:",
        "examples": [
          "the length of a film/speech/play",
          "length of time He is unable to concentrate on his work for any length of time (= for anything more than a short time)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of writing in a book or document:",
        "examples": [
          "He's written books of various lengths on the subject.",
          "All of your essays will be about the same length."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "at great length George went on at great length about his various illnesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something happens at length, it happens after a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "At length, the authorities allowed her to go home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "long enough to reach the stated place:",
        "examples": [
          "a knee-length skirt",
          "shoulder-length hair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the stated amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a full-length movie (= one which has not been shortened)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the measurement of something from end to end or along its longest side, or a measurement of a particular part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a length of rope",
          "[ U ] The boat is 20 feet in length."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The length of a piece of writing, such as a book or story, is a measure of the material it contains:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The length of the poem was 30 lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie is nearly three hours in length.",
          "George went on about his illnesses at great/some length (= for a long time)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lengths": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the measurement of something from end to end or along its longest side:",
        "examples": [
          "in length The boat is ten metres in length.",
          "The length of the bay is approximately 200 miles.",
          "(along) the length of She planted rose bushes (along) the length of the fence (= the whole distance along it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of something such as string or pipe:",
        "examples": [
          "a length of rope"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit used in describing the distance by which a horse or boat wins a race, equal to the measurement from one end of the horse or boat to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "We won by two lengths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance from one end of a swimming pool to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "She swims 40 lengths a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, the distance that the ball travels before it bounces after it has been bowled (= thrown to the batter):",
        "examples": [
          "He needs to bring his length back a bit as he's getting driven too much.",
          "I was deceived by the length of the delivery which was much fuller than I had expected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of time something lasts:",
        "examples": [
          "the length of a film/speech/play",
          "length of time He is unable to concentrate on his work for any length of time (= for anything more than a short time)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of writing in a book or document:",
        "examples": [
          "He's written books of various lengths on the subject.",
          "All of your essays will be about the same length."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "at great length George went on at great length about his various illnesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something happens at length, it happens after a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "At length, the authorities allowed her to go home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "long enough to reach the stated place:",
        "examples": [
          "a knee-length skirt",
          "shoulder-length hair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the stated amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a full-length movie (= one which has not been shortened)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the measurement of something from end to end or along its longest side, or a measurement of a particular part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a length of rope",
          "[ U ] The boat is 20 feet in length."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The length of a piece of writing, such as a book or story, is a measure of the material it contains:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The length of the poem was 30 lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie is nearly three hours in length.",
          "George went on about his illnesses at great/some length (= for a long time)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lengthy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continuing for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "a lengthy discussion/process",
          "Many airline passengers face lengthy delays because of the strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "taking a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "a lengthy speech"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leniency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "treatment in which someone is punished or judged less strongly or severely than would be expected:",
        "examples": [
          "The defending lawyer asked for leniency on the grounds of her client's youth.",
          "But for the leniency of the referee, the player would have been sent off."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lenient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected:",
        "examples": [
          "They believe that judges are too lenient with terrorist suspects.",
          "In view of the quantity of drugs involved, 16 years was the most lenient sentence (= punishment) the judge could impose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Some felt that five years in prison was lenient, considering the suffering he had caused."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a curved piece of glass, plastic, or other transparent material, used in cameras, glasses, and scientific equipment, that makes objects seem closer, larger, smaller, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a camera with a zoom lens"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the eye behind the pupil (= the black hole at the front of the eye) that helps you to see clearly by focusing (= collecting) light onto the retina",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of glass or plastic having a curved surface in order to change the images that are received after going through it, usually to make them larger, smaller, or clearer:",
        "examples": [
          "a camera lens",
          "Her eyeglasses have thick lenses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved, transparent part of the eye that helps you to see clearly by directing images of light onto the retina (= the back surface of the eye)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lenses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a curved piece of glass, plastic, or other transparent material, used in cameras, glasses, and scientific equipment, that makes objects seem closer, larger, smaller, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a camera with a zoom lens"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the eye behind the pupil (= the black hole at the front of the eye) that helps you to see clearly by focusing (= collecting) light onto the retina",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of glass or plastic having a curved surface in order to change the images that are received after going through it, usually to make them larger, smaller, or clearer:",
        "examples": [
          "a camera lens",
          "Her eyeglasses have thick lenses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved, transparent part of the eye that helps you to see clearly by directing images of light onto the retina (= the back surface of the eye)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the Christian religion, the 40 days before Easter, a period during which, for religious reasons, some people stop doing particular things that they enjoy:",
        "examples": [
          "The children have promised to give up sweets for Lent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of lend",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Christian religions, the 40 days before Easter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lentils": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small dried bean that is cooked and eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "lentil soup",
          "red/green/brown lentils"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round, flat seed, cooked and eaten in soups and other dishes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "leo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large constellation (= a group of stars) said to look like a lion:",
        "examples": [
          "Mercury lies close to the bright star Regulus in Leo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fifth sign of the zodiac, relating to the period 23 July to 22 August, represented by a lion, or a person born during this period:",
        "examples": [
          "They were both born under the sign of Leo.",
          "My youngest son is a Leo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fifth sign of the zodiac, covering the period July 23 to August 22 and represented by a lion, or a person born during this period",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "leone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in west Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "leopard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large wild cat that has yellow fur with black spots on it and lives in Africa and southern Asia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, wild cat that has yellow fur with black spots and that lives in Africa and south Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "leopards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large wild cat that has yellow fur with black spots on it and lives in Africa and southern Asia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, wild cat that has yellow fur with black spots and that lives in Africa and south Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "leotard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tight piece of clothing that covers the body but not the legs, usually worn by female dancers or women doing physical exercise",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing that fits tightly over the body from the shoulders to the tops of the legs, worn esp. by dancers and people exercising",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "leper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is strongly disliked and avoided by other people because of something bad that he or she has done:",
        "examples": [
          "She claimed that the rumours had made her a social leper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word for a person who has leprosy (= a disease that damages a person's nerves and skin), which was used by doctors in the past but is now offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has leprosy (= a disease of the nerves and skin)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lepers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is strongly disliked and avoided by other people because of something bad that he or she has done:",
        "examples": [
          "She claimed that the rumours had made her a social leper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word for a person who has leprosy (= a disease that damages a person's nerves and skin), which was used by doctors in the past but is now offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has leprosy (= a disease of the nerves and skin)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "leprechaun": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in old Irish stories) a magical creature in the shape of a little old man who likes to cause trouble",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "leprechauns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in old Irish stories) a magical creature in the shape of a little old man who likes to cause trouble",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lesbian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is sexually or romantically attracted to other women:",
        "examples": [
          "gay men and lesbians"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to women who are sexually or romantically attracted to other women and not to people of other genders:",
        "examples": [
          "lesbian couple They made history by becoming the first lesbian couple to be married in San Francisco.",
          "lesbian community The gay and lesbian community has sought employment protections.",
          "The author's latest book is a lesbian love story set in the 1950s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is physically attracted to other women",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lesbians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is sexually or romantically attracted to other women:",
        "examples": [
          "gay men and lesbians"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to women who are sexually or romantically attracted to other women and not to people of other genders:",
        "examples": [
          "lesbian couple They made history by becoming the first lesbian couple to be married in San Francisco.",
          "lesbian community The gay and lesbian community has sought employment protections.",
          "The author's latest book is a lesbian love story set in the 1950s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is physically attracted to other women",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lesion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an injury to a person's body or to an organ inside their body:",
        "examples": [
          "skin/brain lesions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an injury to a person’s body or to an organ",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "less": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a smaller amount (of), or to a smaller degree:",
        "examples": [
          "We must try to spend less money.",
          "Exercise more and eat less.",
          "less than I eat less chocolate and fewer biscuits than I used to.",
          "Getting out of bed in summer is less difficult than in winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something does not have the good or attractive characteristic that is stated:",
        "examples": [
          "I think he was less than honest with me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something happens less and less, it becomes gradually smaller in amount or happens less often:",
        "examples": [
          "He's less and less able to look after himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "The total is 30 dollars, less the five dollars deposit that you paid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form adjectives meaning \"without (the thing mentioned)\":",
        "examples": [
          "meaningless",
          "friendless"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smaller amount of something, to a smaller degree, or not as much; comparative oflittle :",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve got to spend less money.",
          "It was less than a mile to the nearest gas station.",
          "She had less reason to complain than I.",
          "Skiing conditions this year are less than ideal (= not good).",
          "There were no less than (= as many as) a thousand people buying tickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "minus ; after subtracting:",
        "examples": [
          "$30, less the discount of 15%, is $25.50."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "after subtracting a particular number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The account will pay at least base rate less 0.25% until 31 March next year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lesser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is not as great in size, amount, or importance as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "A lesser man (= a man who was not as strong or brave) might have given up at that point.",
          "The charge of murder was altered to the lesser (= less serious) charge of manslaughter.",
          "Ethiopia and, to a lesser extent/degree, Kenya will be badly affected by the drought."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not as great in size, amount, or importance as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Texas and, to a lesser degree, Oklahoma will be affected by the drought."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lesson": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of time in which a person is taught about a subject or how to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "How can we make science lessons more interesting?",
          "She has never had/taken any acting lessons.",
          "He gives French lessons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an experience that teaches you how to behave better in a similar situation in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a lesson for all parents in this tragic accident.",
          "My parents made me pay back all the money and it was a lesson I never forgot.",
          "We can learn important lessons (= gain new understanding) from this disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which something is taught:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you ever taken piano lessons?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lesson is also a useful piece of information learned through experience:",
        "examples": [
          "Losing his job was a lesson he never forgot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lessons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of time in which a person is taught about a subject or how to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "How can we make science lessons more interesting?",
          "She has never had/taken any acting lessons.",
          "He gives French lessons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an experience that teaches you how to behave better in a similar situation in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a lesson for all parents in this tragic accident.",
          "My parents made me pay back all the money and it was a lesson I never forgot.",
          "We can learn important lessons (= gain new understanding) from this disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which something is taught:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you ever taken piano lessons?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lesson is also a useful piece of information learned through experience:",
        "examples": [
          "Losing his job was a lesson he never forgot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in order to prevent any possibility that something will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "They were afraid to complain about the noise lest they annoyed the neighbours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for fear that:",
        "examples": [
          "Gramps is too frightened to move, lest he disturb the infant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "letdown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disappointment:",
        "examples": [
          "After all I'd heard about the movie, it turned out to be a bit of a letdown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of disappointing someone; disappointment:",
        "examples": [
          "It was quite a letdown when Joyce only got a grade of C on the final exam."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lethal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to cause or causing death; extremely dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "Three minutes after the fire started, the house was full of lethal fumes.",
          "In the car the police found guns, knives, and other lethal weapons (= weapons that can kill).",
          "A 59-year-old man was executed by lethal injection (= by having a poisonous substance put into his body) this morning.",
          "informal That combination of tiredness and alcohol is lethal (= has a very bad effect)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to cause or causing death; extremely dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "a lethal weapon"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lethargic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having little energy; feeling unwilling and unable to do anything:",
        "examples": [
          "I was feeling tired and lethargic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking in energy; feeling unwilling or unable to do anything",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to allow something to happen or someone to do something by not doing anything to stop an action or by giving your permission:",
        "examples": [
          "She wanted to go but her parents wouldn't let her.",
          "He decided to let his hair grow long.",
          "Let your shoes dry completely before putting them on.",
          "I'm letting you stay up late, just this once.",
          "Don't let it worry you.",
          "If he needs money, let him (= he should) earn it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you accept what is going to happen, although you do not like it:",
        "examples": [
          "Let it rain - it won't spoil our afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you wish something to happen very much:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh, please let him get the job!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express a suggestion or request that includes you and the other person or people:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's go out to dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow your house or land to be lived in or used by someone else in exchange for a regular payment:",
        "examples": [
          "They are letting their house (out) for the summer.",
          "He's let his flat to a young couple.",
          "She has a room to let in her house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after a negative statement to emphasize how unlikely a situation is because something much more likely has never happened:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people never even read a newspaper, let alone a book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in tennis or similar games) a situation in which the ball touches the net as it crosses it, so that you have to play the point again",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "without being prevented from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "People will be able to travel from country to country without let or hindrance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of allowing someone to use your house, land, etc. in exchange for regular payments:",
        "examples": [
          "a five-year let on a flat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small, not very important:",
        "examples": [
          "piglet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something to happen or someone to do something by giving permission or by not doing anything to stop it from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Fraya’s parents let her go to the movie.",
          "He decided to let his hair grow long.",
          "She opened the door and let me in (= allowed me to enter).",
          "After questioning him for six hours, the police finally let him go (= released him)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to happen or to be in a particular condition, or to cause someone to understand something:",
        "examples": [
          "He let the pool empty.",
          "Let me know if you need help.",
          "He let out a shout (= He shouted)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "let us I suggest that we:",
        "examples": [
          "For the sake of argument, let us assume that Rochelle is right.",
          "After visiting the gift shop, let us proceed into Graceland itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something to happen, or to allow someone to do something, by giving your permission or by not doing anything to stop an action:",
        "examples": [
          "We do not let our staff use social networking sites at work.",
          "They had let the office accommodation become rundown and shabby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow your house or land to be lived in or used by someone else in exchange for a regular payment:",
        "examples": [
          "let sth (out) to sb They are letting their house out for the summer.",
          "He's let his flat to a young couple.",
          "The Technology Park has office accommodation and business units to let.",
          "let on sth The property is let on a 10-year lease.",
          "The holiday apartments are let on a weekly basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone leave their job:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales are down considerably and we've had to let some staff go.",
          "I've only been let go twice in my career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of allowing someone to use your house, land, etc. in exchange for regular payments:",
        "examples": [
          "let on sth a five-year let on a flat",
          "short-term/long-term let We've taken the studios on a short-term let."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without being prevented from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "People will be able to travel from country to country without let or hindrance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "letter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a written message from one person to another, usually put in an envelope and sent by post:",
        "examples": [
          "letter from I got a letter from the bank this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the set of symbols used to write a language, representing a sound in the language:",
        "examples": [
          "the letter D"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the exact words of the law and not its more important general meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "She abided by the letter of the law, but not the spirit of the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a prize in the shape of the first letter of the name of a high school or university, given to a student for achievement in sport and sometimes other activities, and often worn on a special jacket or sweater:",
        "examples": [
          "earn a letter A naturally gifted athlete, he earned four letters in basketball and two more in baseball at high school.",
          "win a letter Her mission was to win a letter in basketball by the time she was a senior in high school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a standard size of paper in the US, 8.5 inches by 11 inches:",
        "examples": [
          "Fliers are usually printed either on letter size or legal size paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a student letters in a particular sport, they are given a prize for achievement in sport in the shape of the first letter of the name of their high school or university, which is often worn on a special jacket or sweater:",
        "examples": [
          "letter in She lettered in five varsity sports in high school.",
          "Twelve juniors lettered for the Tigers last season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written or printed message from one person to another, usually put in an envelope and delivered as mail:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a letter from the bank this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the set of symbols used to write a language, in many languages, representing a sound in the language:",
        "examples": [
          "She wrote her name on the board in large letters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written message from one person to another, usually put in an envelope and sent by mail:",
        "examples": [
          "by letter You will receive an acknowledgement by letter.",
          "get/receive a letter (from sb) I got a letter from my lawyer this morning.",
          "deliver/post/send a letter I sent a letter about the problem to HQ last week.",
          "draft/write/sign a letter The letter was signed by the managing director.",
          "reply to/acknowledge/answer a letter I wrote to the company but they did not even acknowledge my letter.",
          "a confirmation/rejection/warning letter You will receive a confirmation letter within 10 working days.",
          "an accompanying/a covering letter Please find enclosed my CV and a covering letter.",
          "a formal/an informal letter He wrote a formal letter of resignation.",
          "The letter was addressed to John Clarke.",
          "a letter dated 3rd March 2010"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the set of symbols used to write a language, representing a sound in the language:",
        "examples": [
          "the letter D",
          "an upper-case/lower-case letter (= A/a or B/b)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the exact words of a law and not its more important general meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank was operating within the letter of the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you obey instructions or rules to the letter, you do exactly what you have been told to do, giving great attention to every detail:",
        "examples": [
          "I followed the instructions to the letter and it still went wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "letterman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has been given a letter (= a prize in the shape of the first letter of the name of a high school, college, or university, given to a student for achievement in sport, and often worn on their jacket):",
        "examples": [
          "He was a sports letterman in high school."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "letters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a city that is the centre of government of a country or smaller political area:",
        "examples": [
          "Australia's capital city is Canberra."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important place for a particular business or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "London used to be the financial capital of the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter of the alphabet in the form and larger size that is used at the beginning of sentences and names:",
        "examples": [
          "in capitals Please print your name in capitals.",
          "If you write in capital letters, it looks as though you are shouting.",
          "with a capital A proper noun should start with a capital.",
          "Romantic, written with a capital letter, refers to a specific movement in art and literature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money and possessions, especially a large amount of money used for producing more wealth or for starting a new business:",
        "examples": [
          "She leaves her capital untouched in the bank and lives off the interest.",
          "We put $20,000 capital into the business, but we're unlikely to see any return for a few years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top part of a column",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a letter of the alphabet) in the form and larger size that is used at the beginning of sentences and names:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you write \"calvinist\" with a capital \"C\" or not?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a crime) that can be punished by death; (of a case) involving a crime that can be punished by death:",
        "examples": [
          "capital offence In some countries, importing drugs is a capital offence.",
          "She could face charges of treason, a capital crime.",
          "As a prosecutor she tried over 800 cases, including capital cases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good or excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "That's a capital idea!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form of a letter used to begin sentences and names of people, places, and organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "THIS SENTENCE IS PRINTED IN CAPITALS/CAPITAL LETTERS."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a city which is the center of government for a country or other political area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "wealth, esp. money used to produce more wealth through investment or a new business:",
        "examples": [
          "She invested well, and can live on the interest without touching the capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a crime) that can be punished by death:",
        "examples": [
          "a capital offense"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is used for investment or for starting a business:",
        "examples": [
          "attract/borrow/raise capital Low-tax policies are used by some countries to attract capital.",
          "invest/inject capital The UK parent company decided not to inject further capital into the failing business.",
          "foreign/private capital",
          "Investors are finding that there has been a satisfactory return on capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of money and property that an individual or company owns:",
        "examples": [
          "tie up/release capital Most of our capital is tied up in property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is lent or borrowed and will have to be paid back:",
        "examples": [
          "Our mortgage is interest-only, so we're not paying off any of the capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who own the businesses, land, industries, and other forms of wealth in society, considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a real conflict arising between the demands of capital and labour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the city where a country or state has its central government:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the capital of China?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "letting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room or building that can be rented:",
        "examples": [
          "The town offers several holiday lettings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of allowing your house or land to be lived in or used by someone else in exchange for a regular payment:",
        "examples": [
          "letting of sth The government wants to encourage the letting of empty properties.",
          "Landlords can use a letting agent to find tenants.",
          "She's been renting a house through a letting agency.",
          "We can offer short-term lettings in most locations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or building that can be rented:",
        "examples": [
          "They own a number of holiday lettings in France."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lettuce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant with large, green leaves, eaten uncooked in salads",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant of large, green leaves, eaten raw in salads",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "leukemia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious disease in which the body produces too many white blood cells",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disease in which the body produces too many white blood cells, causing weakness and sometimes death",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "levee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wall made of soil or other materials that is built next to a river to stop the river from overflowing (= coming out of a place because it is too full)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wall made of land or other materials that is built to stop a river from overflowing (= flowing over its edges):",
        "examples": [
          "Much of the city was under water after floods broke levees and forced the evacuation of 50,000 people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "level": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the height of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The water level in the lake is much higher after heavy rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount or number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Inflation is going to rise two percent from its present level.",
          "high level Chess requires a very high level of concentration.",
          "low level There is some danger of low level (= a continuing small amount of) radiation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's ability compared to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a class for advanced level students",
          "Students at this level require a lot of help.",
          "The exam can be taken at three levels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a floor in a large building:",
        "examples": [
          "ground level The library has three levels, with a conference centre at ground level.",
          "on level two, three, etc. The exhibition is on level three of the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position within a system in which people are arranged according to their importance:",
        "examples": [
          "These are subjects for discussion at management level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a particular area of the country/the whole of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "These sorts of policies are made at local level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a lot of ways:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a great performance on many levels.",
          "The whole thing was stupid on so many levels.",
          "It is, at many levels, a finely woven and poignant love story.",
          "On a lot of levels, I can't disagree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not completely clear or certain:",
        "examples": [
          "You can tell that he's influenced on some level by his friend.",
          "Perhaps at some level you don't want the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool that contains a tube of liquid with an air bubble in it, used to show if a surface is level",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the same height:",
        "examples": [
          "level with The top of the tree is level with his bedroom window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "flat or horizontal:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure the camera is level before you take the picture.",
          "Before I bang the nails in, would you say this picture was level?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of a liquid or substance that fills a spoon/cup but does not go above the edges, used as a measure in cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "Add two level spoonfuls of cocoa powder to the mixture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the same value, amount, number of points, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "draw level Pieretti would have to win the next three stages in order to draw level with (= reach the same position as) Le Sage in the Tour de France.",
          "level with mainly UK The unions are fighting to keep wages level with inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you speak in a level voice or give someone a level look, you do it in a calm and controlled way:",
        "examples": [
          "In a level voice, he ordered the soldiers to aim and fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a surface flat:",
        "examples": [
          "Level the wet cement before it sets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely destroy a building or area:",
        "examples": [
          "The bombing levelled the village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a surface) not rising or falling or higher on one side, but even in all directions; horizontal or flat:",
        "examples": [
          "The table wobbles because the floor is not level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is level with something else is at the same height:",
        "examples": [
          "The top of the tree is level with his bedroom window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A level spoon or cup is filled with something just to the top edge.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you speak in a level voice, you speak in a calm and controlled way.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular position, degree, or amount of something, esp. compared with other possible positions, degrees, or amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The water level in the lake is higher after a heavy rain.",
          "[ U ] The big debate is whether more decisions should be made at the local level or at the national level.",
          "[ C ] He achieved a high level of skill as an interpreter.",
          "[ U ] We publish a dictionary for intermediate level students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A level is also one of several floors at different heights in a building:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The reception area is on the ground level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool containing a tube of liquid with an air bubble in it, which shows whether a surface is horizontal by the position of the bubble",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to aim or direct something at someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Soldiers leveled their weapons.",
          "Criticism of the program was leveled by a number of politicians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something level:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to level the backyard before putting up the pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To level buildings or other structures is to destroy them by causing them to fall down:",
        "examples": [
          "Her grandfather survived the 1906 earthquake that leveled San Francisco."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of something that exists, especially when it is counted or measured:",
        "examples": [
          "Unions are calling for pay increases above the current level of inflation.",
          "We must reduce the risks to an acceptable level.",
          "a high/low level of sth The city has high levels of unemployment.",
          "The FTSE 100 index rose to its highest level since July 2009.",
          "increase/raise/reduce the level of sth This policy reduces the level of demand in the economy.",
          "There are increased levels of consumer debt.",
          "Staff currently receive the minimum level of pay allowable by law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a degree or standard of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a high/low level of sth We provide a high level of customer support.",
          "an advanced/basic/minimum level of sth Users expect a basic level of service.",
          "achieve/reach a level We hope to achieve improved levels of performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position or rank within an organization or a system:",
        "examples": [
          "at a high/low/senior level (within sth) Candidates must have significant experience at a senior level.",
          "Training is available to staff at all levels within the organization.",
          "Managers at every level are tasked with cutting costs.",
          "These decisions are made at board level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the floors in a building:",
        "examples": [
          "The rest rooms are situated at ground level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a particular area in which something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "We carry out research at a regional level.",
          "Many quality standards are set at European level.",
          "These policies can have positive effects on a global level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the same value, amount, etc. as before, or as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates are expected to remain level for the next six months.",
          "level with sth Overall, sales were level with those for the same period last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leveled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the height of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The water level in the lake is much higher after heavy rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount or number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Inflation is going to rise two percent from its present level.",
          "high level Chess requires a very high level of concentration.",
          "low level There is some danger of low level (= a continuing small amount of) radiation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's ability compared to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a class for advanced level students",
          "Students at this level require a lot of help.",
          "The exam can be taken at three levels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a floor in a large building:",
        "examples": [
          "ground level The library has three levels, with a conference centre at ground level.",
          "on level two, three, etc. The exhibition is on level three of the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position within a system in which people are arranged according to their importance:",
        "examples": [
          "These are subjects for discussion at management level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a particular area of the country/the whole of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "These sorts of policies are made at local level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a lot of ways:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a great performance on many levels.",
          "The whole thing was stupid on so many levels.",
          "It is, at many levels, a finely woven and poignant love story.",
          "On a lot of levels, I can't disagree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not completely clear or certain:",
        "examples": [
          "You can tell that he's influenced on some level by his friend.",
          "Perhaps at some level you don't want the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool that contains a tube of liquid with an air bubble in it, used to show if a surface is level",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the same height:",
        "examples": [
          "level with The top of the tree is level with his bedroom window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "flat or horizontal:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure the camera is level before you take the picture.",
          "Before I bang the nails in, would you say this picture was level?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of a liquid or substance that fills a spoon/cup but does not go above the edges, used as a measure in cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "Add two level spoonfuls of cocoa powder to the mixture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the same value, amount, number of points, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "draw level Pieretti would have to win the next three stages in order to draw level with (= reach the same position as) Le Sage in the Tour de France.",
          "level with mainly UK The unions are fighting to keep wages level with inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you speak in a level voice or give someone a level look, you do it in a calm and controlled way:",
        "examples": [
          "In a level voice, he ordered the soldiers to aim and fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a surface flat:",
        "examples": [
          "Level the wet cement before it sets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely destroy a building or area:",
        "examples": [
          "The bombing levelled the village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a surface) not rising or falling or higher on one side, but even in all directions; horizontal or flat:",
        "examples": [
          "The table wobbles because the floor is not level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is level with something else is at the same height:",
        "examples": [
          "The top of the tree is level with his bedroom window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A level spoon or cup is filled with something just to the top edge.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you speak in a level voice, you speak in a calm and controlled way.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular position, degree, or amount of something, esp. compared with other possible positions, degrees, or amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The water level in the lake is higher after a heavy rain.",
          "[ U ] The big debate is whether more decisions should be made at the local level or at the national level.",
          "[ C ] He achieved a high level of skill as an interpreter.",
          "[ U ] We publish a dictionary for intermediate level students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A level is also one of several floors at different heights in a building:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The reception area is on the ground level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool containing a tube of liquid with an air bubble in it, which shows whether a surface is horizontal by the position of the bubble",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to aim or direct something at someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Soldiers leveled their weapons.",
          "Criticism of the program was leveled by a number of politicians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something level:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to level the backyard before putting up the pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To level buildings or other structures is to destroy them by causing them to fall down:",
        "examples": [
          "Her grandfather survived the 1906 earthquake that leveled San Francisco."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of something that exists, especially when it is counted or measured:",
        "examples": [
          "Unions are calling for pay increases above the current level of inflation.",
          "We must reduce the risks to an acceptable level.",
          "a high/low level of sth The city has high levels of unemployment.",
          "The FTSE 100 index rose to its highest level since July 2009.",
          "increase/raise/reduce the level of sth This policy reduces the level of demand in the economy.",
          "There are increased levels of consumer debt.",
          "Staff currently receive the minimum level of pay allowable by law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a degree or standard of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a high/low level of sth We provide a high level of customer support.",
          "an advanced/basic/minimum level of sth Users expect a basic level of service.",
          "achieve/reach a level We hope to achieve improved levels of performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position or rank within an organization or a system:",
        "examples": [
          "at a high/low/senior level (within sth) Candidates must have significant experience at a senior level.",
          "Training is available to staff at all levels within the organization.",
          "Managers at every level are tasked with cutting costs.",
          "These decisions are made at board level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the floors in a building:",
        "examples": [
          "The rest rooms are situated at ground level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a particular area in which something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "We carry out research at a regional level.",
          "Many quality standards are set at European level.",
          "These policies can have positive effects on a global level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the same value, amount, etc. as before, or as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates are expected to remain level for the next six months.",
          "level with sth Overall, sales were level with those for the same period last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leveling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the height of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The water level in the lake is much higher after heavy rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount or number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Inflation is going to rise two percent from its present level.",
          "high level Chess requires a very high level of concentration.",
          "low level There is some danger of low level (= a continuing small amount of) radiation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's ability compared to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a class for advanced level students",
          "Students at this level require a lot of help.",
          "The exam can be taken at three levels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a floor in a large building:",
        "examples": [
          "ground level The library has three levels, with a conference centre at ground level.",
          "on level two, three, etc. The exhibition is on level three of the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position within a system in which people are arranged according to their importance:",
        "examples": [
          "These are subjects for discussion at management level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a particular area of the country/the whole of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "These sorts of policies are made at local level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a lot of ways:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a great performance on many levels.",
          "The whole thing was stupid on so many levels.",
          "It is, at many levels, a finely woven and poignant love story.",
          "On a lot of levels, I can't disagree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not completely clear or certain:",
        "examples": [
          "You can tell that he's influenced on some level by his friend.",
          "Perhaps at some level you don't want the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool that contains a tube of liquid with an air bubble in it, used to show if a surface is level",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the same height:",
        "examples": [
          "level with The top of the tree is level with his bedroom window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "flat or horizontal:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure the camera is level before you take the picture.",
          "Before I bang the nails in, would you say this picture was level?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of a liquid or substance that fills a spoon/cup but does not go above the edges, used as a measure in cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "Add two level spoonfuls of cocoa powder to the mixture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the same value, amount, number of points, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "draw level Pieretti would have to win the next three stages in order to draw level with (= reach the same position as) Le Sage in the Tour de France.",
          "level with mainly UK The unions are fighting to keep wages level with inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you speak in a level voice or give someone a level look, you do it in a calm and controlled way:",
        "examples": [
          "In a level voice, he ordered the soldiers to aim and fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a surface flat:",
        "examples": [
          "Level the wet cement before it sets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely destroy a building or area:",
        "examples": [
          "The bombing levelled the village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a surface) not rising or falling or higher on one side, but even in all directions; horizontal or flat:",
        "examples": [
          "The table wobbles because the floor is not level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is level with something else is at the same height:",
        "examples": [
          "The top of the tree is level with his bedroom window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A level spoon or cup is filled with something just to the top edge.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you speak in a level voice, you speak in a calm and controlled way.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular position, degree, or amount of something, esp. compared with other possible positions, degrees, or amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The water level in the lake is higher after a heavy rain.",
          "[ U ] The big debate is whether more decisions should be made at the local level or at the national level.",
          "[ C ] He achieved a high level of skill as an interpreter.",
          "[ U ] We publish a dictionary for intermediate level students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A level is also one of several floors at different heights in a building:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The reception area is on the ground level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool containing a tube of liquid with an air bubble in it, which shows whether a surface is horizontal by the position of the bubble",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to aim or direct something at someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Soldiers leveled their weapons.",
          "Criticism of the program was leveled by a number of politicians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something level:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to level the backyard before putting up the pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To level buildings or other structures is to destroy them by causing them to fall down:",
        "examples": [
          "Her grandfather survived the 1906 earthquake that leveled San Francisco."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of something that exists, especially when it is counted or measured:",
        "examples": [
          "Unions are calling for pay increases above the current level of inflation.",
          "We must reduce the risks to an acceptable level.",
          "a high/low level of sth The city has high levels of unemployment.",
          "The FTSE 100 index rose to its highest level since July 2009.",
          "increase/raise/reduce the level of sth This policy reduces the level of demand in the economy.",
          "There are increased levels of consumer debt.",
          "Staff currently receive the minimum level of pay allowable by law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a degree or standard of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a high/low level of sth We provide a high level of customer support.",
          "an advanced/basic/minimum level of sth Users expect a basic level of service.",
          "achieve/reach a level We hope to achieve improved levels of performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position or rank within an organization or a system:",
        "examples": [
          "at a high/low/senior level (within sth) Candidates must have significant experience at a senior level.",
          "Training is available to staff at all levels within the organization.",
          "Managers at every level are tasked with cutting costs.",
          "These decisions are made at board level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the floors in a building:",
        "examples": [
          "The rest rooms are situated at ground level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a particular area in which something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "We carry out research at a regional level.",
          "Many quality standards are set at European level.",
          "These policies can have positive effects on a global level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the same value, amount, etc. as before, or as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates are expected to remain level for the next six months.",
          "level with sth Overall, sales were level with those for the same period last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "levels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the height of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The water level in the lake is much higher after heavy rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount or number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Inflation is going to rise two percent from its present level.",
          "high level Chess requires a very high level of concentration.",
          "low level There is some danger of low level (= a continuing small amount of) radiation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's ability compared to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a class for advanced level students",
          "Students at this level require a lot of help.",
          "The exam can be taken at three levels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a floor in a large building:",
        "examples": [
          "ground level The library has three levels, with a conference centre at ground level.",
          "on level two, three, etc. The exhibition is on level three of the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position within a system in which people are arranged according to their importance:",
        "examples": [
          "These are subjects for discussion at management level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a particular area of the country/the whole of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "These sorts of policies are made at local level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a lot of ways:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a great performance on many levels.",
          "The whole thing was stupid on so many levels.",
          "It is, at many levels, a finely woven and poignant love story.",
          "On a lot of levels, I can't disagree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not completely clear or certain:",
        "examples": [
          "You can tell that he's influenced on some level by his friend.",
          "Perhaps at some level you don't want the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool that contains a tube of liquid with an air bubble in it, used to show if a surface is level",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the same height:",
        "examples": [
          "level with The top of the tree is level with his bedroom window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "flat or horizontal:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure the camera is level before you take the picture.",
          "Before I bang the nails in, would you say this picture was level?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of a liquid or substance that fills a spoon/cup but does not go above the edges, used as a measure in cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "Add two level spoonfuls of cocoa powder to the mixture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the same value, amount, number of points, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "draw level Pieretti would have to win the next three stages in order to draw level with (= reach the same position as) Le Sage in the Tour de France.",
          "level with mainly UK The unions are fighting to keep wages level with inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you speak in a level voice or give someone a level look, you do it in a calm and controlled way:",
        "examples": [
          "In a level voice, he ordered the soldiers to aim and fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a surface flat:",
        "examples": [
          "Level the wet cement before it sets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely destroy a building or area:",
        "examples": [
          "The bombing levelled the village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a surface) not rising or falling or higher on one side, but even in all directions; horizontal or flat:",
        "examples": [
          "The table wobbles because the floor is not level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is level with something else is at the same height:",
        "examples": [
          "The top of the tree is level with his bedroom window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A level spoon or cup is filled with something just to the top edge.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you speak in a level voice, you speak in a calm and controlled way.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular position, degree, or amount of something, esp. compared with other possible positions, degrees, or amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The water level in the lake is higher after a heavy rain.",
          "[ U ] The big debate is whether more decisions should be made at the local level or at the national level.",
          "[ C ] He achieved a high level of skill as an interpreter.",
          "[ U ] We publish a dictionary for intermediate level students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A level is also one of several floors at different heights in a building:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The reception area is on the ground level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool containing a tube of liquid with an air bubble in it, which shows whether a surface is horizontal by the position of the bubble",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to aim or direct something at someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Soldiers leveled their weapons.",
          "Criticism of the program was leveled by a number of politicians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something level:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to level the backyard before putting up the pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To level buildings or other structures is to destroy them by causing them to fall down:",
        "examples": [
          "Her grandfather survived the 1906 earthquake that leveled San Francisco."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of something that exists, especially when it is counted or measured:",
        "examples": [
          "Unions are calling for pay increases above the current level of inflation.",
          "We must reduce the risks to an acceptable level.",
          "a high/low level of sth The city has high levels of unemployment.",
          "The FTSE 100 index rose to its highest level since July 2009.",
          "increase/raise/reduce the level of sth This policy reduces the level of demand in the economy.",
          "There are increased levels of consumer debt.",
          "Staff currently receive the minimum level of pay allowable by law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a degree or standard of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a high/low level of sth We provide a high level of customer support.",
          "an advanced/basic/minimum level of sth Users expect a basic level of service.",
          "achieve/reach a level We hope to achieve improved levels of performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position or rank within an organization or a system:",
        "examples": [
          "at a high/low/senior level (within sth) Candidates must have significant experience at a senior level.",
          "Training is available to staff at all levels within the organization.",
          "Managers at every level are tasked with cutting costs.",
          "These decisions are made at board level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the floors in a building:",
        "examples": [
          "The rest rooms are situated at ground level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a particular area in which something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "We carry out research at a regional level.",
          "Many quality standards are set at European level.",
          "These policies can have positive effects on a global level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the same value, amount, etc. as before, or as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates are expected to remain level for the next six months.",
          "level with sth Overall, sales were level with those for the same period last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lever": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bar or handle that moves around a fixed point, so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled in order to control the operation of a machine or move a heavy or stiff object",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you use, often unfairly, to try to persuade someone to do what you want",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a bar or handle around a fixed point, so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled in order to control the operation of a machine or move a heavy or stiff object:",
        "examples": [
          "lever something up She levered up the drain cover.",
          "He levered open the engine compartment and released a great cloud of blue smoke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you lever someone or something to a place, you move them there with great physical effort:",
        "examples": [
          "He levered himself out of his chair with the usual difficulty and opened his arms wide.",
          "Jim fought to pull himself up, levering his arms down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a situation in order to suit yourself, often using unfair methods:",
        "examples": [
          "The company gobbles up rivals or levers them out of the market.",
          "They accused the companies of using political pressure to lever out competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a handle that you move to control the operation of a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "He pushed the lever into the \"on\" position and started the machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lever is also a bar, moving over a fixed point, that when pressed down at one end can move or lift something at the other end.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bar or handle which moves around a fixed point, so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled in order to control a machine or move a heavy object:",
        "examples": [
          "Lower the lever to lock the machine into place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you use to try to persuade someone to do what you want or to get the result you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Using trade or other economic tools as a lever of diplomacy is not new.",
          "a lever for (doing) sth If your mortgage offer is less than you wanted, it may be a useful lever for getting the price of the house down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade someone to do what you want, or try to get a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "lever sb into (doing) sth But the government has not allowed the market to lever employers into that position."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leverage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action or advantage of using a lever:",
        "examples": [
          "Using ropes and wooden poles for leverage, they haul sacks of cement up the track."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "power to influence people and get the results you want:",
        "examples": [
          "If the United Nations had more troops in the area, it would have greater leverage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationship between the amount of money that a company owes to banks and the value of the company",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using borrowed money to buy an investment or a company:",
        "examples": [
          "With leverage, the investor's $100,000 buys $500,000 or more of stock if he wants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something that you already have in order to achieve something new or better:",
        "examples": [
          "We can gain a market advantage by leveraging our network of partners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use borrowed money to buy an investment or company:",
        "examples": [
          "Home equity is invaluable if you leverage it to build wealth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use money to get more money:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the easiest ways to leverage a charitable gift is to get your employer to match it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power to influence results:",
        "examples": [
          "financial/political leverage",
          "The US has very little leverage in that part of the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use borrowed money for investments, esp. in order to buy a large enough part of a business so that you can control it:",
        "examples": [
          "They can leverage a very small investment into millions of dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power to influence people and get the results you want:",
        "examples": [
          "This gives advertisers more leverage when it comes time to negotiate rates.",
          "Campaigners are trying to get as much political leverage on the situation as possible.",
          "States do not have the economic leverage to influence a foreign country.",
          "Labor experts say a service economy can give leverage to unionized workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationship between the amount of money that a company owes and its share capital or value:",
        "examples": [
          "The company plans to reduce the leverage to between 40% and 60% by the year end.",
          "The bank was asked to improve its capitalization and reduce its leverage.",
          "The figure shows that they had high growth rates of bank lending and high leverage.",
          "Even if banks were able to rush back into heavy leverage soon, investors wouldn't stand for it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using borrowed money to buy an investment or a company:",
        "examples": [
          "With leverage, the investor's $100,000 buys $500,000 or more of stock if he wants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something that you already have, such as a resource, in order to achieve something new or better:",
        "examples": [
          "This new strategy is about leveraging the relationships we have with our customers.",
          "leverage sth into sth If you enjoy the work, it should be possible to leverage your temporary assignment into a full-time job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use borrowed money to buy an investment or a company:",
        "examples": [
          "The money could be used to leverage millions of additional dollars."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "leveraged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A leveraged company or organization owes a large amount of money in relation to its value:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is highly leveraged and struggling with interest payments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A leveraged deal or investment has been paid for using borrowed money. :",
        "examples": [
          "He owns some highly leveraged investment property.",
          "The company was acquired by a consortium in a highly leveraged takeover."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a company or organization that owes a large amount of money in relation to its value:",
        "examples": [
          "Like other theater chains, it will be a highly leveraged company, carrying about $550 million in debt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an investment which has been bought with a large amount of borrowed money:",
        "examples": [
          "leveraged deal/purchase/transaction They will have to reduce costs significantly to pay the borrowings to finance the highly leveraged deal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "levers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bar or handle that moves around a fixed point, so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled in order to control the operation of a machine or move a heavy or stiff object",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you use, often unfairly, to try to persuade someone to do what you want",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a bar or handle around a fixed point, so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled in order to control the operation of a machine or move a heavy or stiff object:",
        "examples": [
          "lever something up She levered up the drain cover.",
          "He levered open the engine compartment and released a great cloud of blue smoke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you lever someone or something to a place, you move them there with great physical effort:",
        "examples": [
          "He levered himself out of his chair with the usual difficulty and opened his arms wide.",
          "Jim fought to pull himself up, levering his arms down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a situation in order to suit yourself, often using unfair methods:",
        "examples": [
          "The company gobbles up rivals or levers them out of the market.",
          "They accused the companies of using political pressure to lever out competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a handle that you move to control the operation of a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "He pushed the lever into the \"on\" position and started the machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lever is also a bar, moving over a fixed point, that when pressed down at one end can move or lift something at the other end.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bar or handle which moves around a fixed point, so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled in order to control a machine or move a heavy object:",
        "examples": [
          "Lower the lever to lock the machine into place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you use to try to persuade someone to do what you want or to get the result you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Using trade or other economic tools as a lever of diplomacy is not new.",
          "a lever for (doing) sth If your mortgage offer is less than you wanted, it may be a useful lever for getting the price of the house down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade someone to do what you want, or try to get a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "lever sb into (doing) sth But the government has not allowed the market to lever employers into that position."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "levi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "leviathan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that is extremely large and powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "The US is seen as an economic leviathan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "levity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "humour or lack of seriousness, especially during a serious occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "a brief moment of levity amid the solemn proceedings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "amusement or lack of seriousness:",
        "examples": [
          "a moment of levity"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "levy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money, such as a tax, that you have to pay to a government or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "They imposed a five percent levy on alcohol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a government or organization) to demand an amount of money, such as a tax, from a person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "A new tax was levied on consumers of luxury goods.",
          "The City Council can levy a fine of $250 for a first offence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money, such as a tax, that you have to pay to a government or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "A levy was imposed on cotton imports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money, such as a tax, that has to be paid to a government or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The financial authority is to impose a levy on every financial product sold.",
          "be exempt from/pay a levy Social Security income that resides in a bank account is exempt from a levy.",
          "abolish/end a levy The government plans to abolish a levy on equities trading."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially ask for an amount of money, such as a tax, for a government or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "levy a tax on sth The tax is levied on companies' energy use."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lewd": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of behaviour, speech, dress, etc.) sexual in an obvious and rude way:",
        "examples": [
          "Ignore him - he's being lewd.",
          "a lewd suggestion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of behavior or speech) sexual in an obvious and socially unacceptable way:",
        "examples": [
          "lewd remarks"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lewis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that can receive a pair of electrons from a base",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that can receive a pair of electrons from a base (= chemical substance)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lexicon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a list of) all the words used in a particular language or subject, or a dictionary",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dictionary",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the words used in a particular language or subject, or a dictionary",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ley": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary line between some important places such as hills, believed to be where there were very old paths. Ley lines are sometimes thought to have special powers.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "li": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of plastic or rubber mattress that you fill with air and use to lie on or to float on water",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "liability": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that someone is legally responsible for something:",
        "examples": [
          "He denies any liability for the damage caused."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "debts:",
        "examples": [
          "The business has liabilities of 2 million euros."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that causes you a lot of trouble, often when that thing or person should be helping you:",
        "examples": [
          "After a certain age, a car's just a liability.",
          "Sue always manages to upset somebody when we go out - she's a real liability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the responsibility of a person, business, or organization to pay or give up something of value:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He denies any liability in the accident.",
          "[ C usually pl ] The business has liabilities of $5 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A liability is also anything that hurts your chances of success or that causes difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Not having our own delivery trucks is a liability in our business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that a person or organization owes:",
        "examples": [
          "He listed liabilities of more than $3 million.",
          "The company will also have to show that it has a liability of $600."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "legal responsibility for something:",
        "examples": [
          "liability for sth Warning notices may not be enough to absolve a property owner of liability for visitors' injuries.",
          "They still haven't admitted liability for the crash which ruined so many lives.",
          "The army denied liability but agreed to make an out-of-court settlement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having (legal) responsibility for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The law holds parents liable if a child does not attend school.",
          "If we lose the case we may be liable for (= have to pay) the costs of the whole trial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very likely to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The areas of town near the river are liable to flooding (= are often flooded).",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He's liable to make a fuss if you wake him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to do, happen, or experience something:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don’t take care of yourself, you’re liable to get sick.",
          "He’s liable to say anything that comes into his head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having legal responsibility for something:",
        "examples": [
          "He is still liable for repaying his student loan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "legally responsible for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "liable for sth The sellers were liable for all the damage.",
          "This is a serious crime and they can be held liable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "responsible for paying something:",
        "examples": [
          "If you are self-employed, you are still liable to pay National Insurance Contributions.",
          "liable to sth You will be liable to tax on the interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone is liable to a punishment, they will receive that punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "liable to sth He is guilty of an offence and liable to 14 years' imprisonment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "liable to do sth They're liable to give you problems over your business proposal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liaise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak to people in other organizations, etc. in order to work with them or exchange information with them:",
        "examples": [
          "Our head office will liaise with the suppliers to ensure delivery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the link between two or more people, organizations, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Her department liaises between the development team and the regional offices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work with someone in order to exchange information with them:",
        "examples": [
          "I regularly liaise with the chairman of the audit committee on larger British incorporated institutions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work with people in different groups, departments, or organizations in order to ensure information is exchanged:",
        "examples": [
          "We liaise with the department to get an accurate job description and forward that to the agency.",
          "Nicola had to liaise between the client and an angry hotelier."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liaison": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "communication between people or groups who work with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "He blamed the lack of liaison between the various government departments.",
          "The police have appointed a liaison officer to work with the local community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps groups to work effectively with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "She served as a liaison between the different groups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sexual relationship, especially between two people not married to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "He's had a number of liaisons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of joining sounds together, for example pronouncing a consonant that is not usually pronounced at the end of a word, because the next word begins with a vowel sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "communication between groups and the useful relationship that this creates, or a person who does the communicating between the groups:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] There is an unfortunate lack of liaison between the departments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A liaison is also a romantic relationship.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "liar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who tells lies:",
        "examples": [
          "He's such a liar - you can't trust a word he says.",
          "[ as form of address ] You liar - I never touched it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has just told a lie or who regularly lies",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "liars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who tells lies:",
        "examples": [
          "He's such a liar - you can't trust a word he says.",
          "[ as form of address ] You liar - I never touched it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has just told a lie or who regularly lies",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "libations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of alcoholic drink poured out or drunk in honour of a god or a dead relation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink of alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you care for a libation?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "libel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing that contains bad and false things about a person:",
        "examples": [
          "She threatened to sue the magazine for libel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write and publish something that contains bad and false things about a person:",
        "examples": [
          "She claims the newspaper libelled her in editorials and news articles.",
          "With a few exceptions, no writer consciously sits down with the aim of libelling anyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing that says bad, false, and harmful things about a person, or the legal claim you make when you accuse someone in court of writing such things about you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The whole story was a vicious libel.",
          "[ U ] Angry at what the newspaper had printed, she sued for libel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something written or published that makes false or unfair statements that are likely to damage the reputation of a person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "libel suit/lawsuit They filed a libel lawsuit against the person responsible for the web posting.",
          "He was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment after the collapse of his libel action against the newspaper.",
          "He was determined to sue any publication that repeated the libels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write or publish something which makes false or unfair statements that are likely to damage the reputation of a person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He pardoned two journalists who had been sentenced to prison for libelling the foreign minister."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liberal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "respecting and allowing many different types of beliefs or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "a liberal society/attitude",
          "Her parents were far more liberal than mine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "believing in or allowing a lot of personal freedom, and believing that society should change gradually so that money, property, and power are shared more fairly:",
        "examples": [
          "He absorbed the attitudes of his politically liberal parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "believing in or allowing a lot of freedom for businesses to buy, sell, and make money without many rules or limits, and with low taxes:",
        "examples": [
          "Polling data shows these voters are socially conservative and economically liberal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving or given in a generous way:",
        "examples": [
          "He was very liberal with the wine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not exact; without attention to or interest in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "a liberal interpretation of the law"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who respects many different types of beliefs or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "I am a liberal who believes in tolerance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes in personal freedom and that society should change gradually so that money, property, and power are shared more fairly:",
        "examples": [
          "She says she is proud to identify herself as a liberal and a feminist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes businesses should have a lot of freedom to buy, sell, and make money without many rules or limits, and with low taxes:",
        "examples": [
          "Three strands make up the party: the moderate reforming centre, the Thatcherite economic liberals, and the pro-clerical conservatives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "allowing many different types of beliefs or behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "a liberal society/person"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to emphasize the need to make new laws when necessary because of changing conditions and to depend on the government to provide social services:",
        "examples": [
          "a liberal policy/position"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving or given in a generous way:",
        "examples": [
          "Some merchants offer very liberal return policies, but others are strict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without attention to or interest in small details:",
        "examples": [
          "Other teachers are a lot more liberal about spelling errors than Mr. Brady."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who thinks the government needs to make new laws when necessary because of changing conditions and who believes that the government should provide social services:",
        "examples": [
          "Liberals in Congress support the bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "respecting and allowing many different types of beliefs or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "a liberal society/attitude/view Changing attitudes to sexuality are a reflection of a more liberal society.",
          "a liberal policy/stance The government defends its liberal policy on soft drugs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe political beliefs and groups that support more personal freedom and a fairer sharing of wealth and power in society:",
        "examples": [
          "The federal government is bound to be a coalition involving the liberal party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an economic system that allows industry to be free to develop without the involvement of government:",
        "examples": [
          "The successes of liberal economic policies in the US and Britain act as powerful examples."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving or given in a generous way:",
        "examples": [
          "Terms were liberal, with small down payments and government financing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not exact, and without attention to or interest in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "They now take a more liberal interpretation of their powers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who respects many different types of beliefs or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "Liberals believe that in order to defend our own freedom we ought to defend those of our fellow citizens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who supports personal freedom and a fairer sharing of wealth and power in society:",
        "examples": [
          "He described his opponent as a liberal who would tax the rich."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liberally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is involves large amounts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Apply the cream liberally to the affected area.",
          "Banks are lending money more liberally than ever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not exact or exactly correct:",
        "examples": [
          "In describing him as an author I guess you're using the word very liberally?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that allows a lot of freedom for different types of belief or behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "She was raised very liberally by her parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is politically liberal:",
        "examples": [
          "He mistakenly thought he could vote as liberally as he wanted in Washington."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "given or used generously:",
        "examples": [
          "The food was liberally seasoned with salt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liberals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "respecting and allowing many different types of beliefs or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "a liberal society/attitude",
          "Her parents were far more liberal than mine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "believing in or allowing a lot of personal freedom, and believing that society should change gradually so that money, property, and power are shared more fairly:",
        "examples": [
          "He absorbed the attitudes of his politically liberal parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "believing in or allowing a lot of freedom for businesses to buy, sell, and make money without many rules or limits, and with low taxes:",
        "examples": [
          "Polling data shows these voters are socially conservative and economically liberal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving or given in a generous way:",
        "examples": [
          "He was very liberal with the wine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not exact; without attention to or interest in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "a liberal interpretation of the law"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who respects many different types of beliefs or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "I am a liberal who believes in tolerance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes in personal freedom and that society should change gradually so that money, property, and power are shared more fairly:",
        "examples": [
          "She says she is proud to identify herself as a liberal and a feminist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes businesses should have a lot of freedom to buy, sell, and make money without many rules or limits, and with low taxes:",
        "examples": [
          "Three strands make up the party: the moderate reforming centre, the Thatcherite economic liberals, and the pro-clerical conservatives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "allowing many different types of beliefs or behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "a liberal society/person"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to emphasize the need to make new laws when necessary because of changing conditions and to depend on the government to provide social services:",
        "examples": [
          "a liberal policy/position"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving or given in a generous way:",
        "examples": [
          "Some merchants offer very liberal return policies, but others are strict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without attention to or interest in small details:",
        "examples": [
          "Other teachers are a lot more liberal about spelling errors than Mr. Brady."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who thinks the government needs to make new laws when necessary because of changing conditions and who believes that the government should provide social services:",
        "examples": [
          "Liberals in Congress support the bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "respecting and allowing many different types of beliefs or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "a liberal society/attitude/view Changing attitudes to sexuality are a reflection of a more liberal society.",
          "a liberal policy/stance The government defends its liberal policy on soft drugs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe political beliefs and groups that support more personal freedom and a fairer sharing of wealth and power in society:",
        "examples": [
          "The federal government is bound to be a coalition involving the liberal party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an economic system that allows industry to be free to develop without the involvement of government:",
        "examples": [
          "The successes of liberal economic policies in the US and Britain act as powerful examples."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving or given in a generous way:",
        "examples": [
          "Terms were liberal, with small down payments and government financing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not exact, and without attention to or interest in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "They now take a more liberal interpretation of their powers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who respects many different types of beliefs or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "Liberals believe that in order to defend our own freedom we ought to defend those of our fellow citizens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who supports personal freedom and a fairer sharing of wealth and power in society:",
        "examples": [
          "He described his opponent as a liberal who would tax the rich."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liberate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to help someone or something to be free:",
        "examples": [
          "They said they sent troops in to liberate the people/the country from a dictator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal something:",
        "examples": [
          "She liberated those spoons from a restaurant last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to release someone from control, duties, limits, or prison:",
        "examples": [
          "Muoz Rivera helped liberate Puerto Rico from Spain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liberated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "released from a prison or a place where you have been kept :",
        "examples": [
          "The seven liberated prisoners were hailed as heroes by the American public.",
          "The regiment was composed mainly of newly liberated slaves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A liberated place is one where the people in it have been given their freedom:",
        "examples": [
          "The footage was taken at a liberated concentration camp.",
          "He believed that the newly liberated countries should stick together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no longer having any limits or controls:",
        "examples": [
          "No longer bound by a strict schedule of training and competing, she felt liberated.",
          "When I dance I feel liberated, like I've left a heavy load behind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not following traditional ways of behaving or old ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "She's chosen career advancement instead of having children - does that make her a liberated woman?",
          "Scandinavia has some of the most liberated and tolerant countries in Europe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liberating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel free and able to behave as you like:",
        "examples": [
          "Taking all your clothes off can be a very liberating experience."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liberation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something or someone is released or made free:",
        "examples": [
          "the liberation of France from Nazi occupation",
          "Leaving school was such a liberation for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to activities connected with removing the disadvantages experienced by particular groups within society:",
        "examples": [
          "the women's liberation (informal lib) movement",
          "animal liberation organizations"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liberator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that helps a person or thing be free:",
        "examples": [
          "People came out into the streets to welcome the liberators.",
          "The drug was hailed as a liberator of older women, promising to hold back the signs of ageing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liberties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "freedom to live as you wish or go where you want:",
        "examples": [
          "These laws will restrict our ancient rights and liberties.",
          "The organization is dedicated to defending our liberties.",
          "It is important to strike a balance between protecting people from terrorism and preserving individual liberties.",
          "This restriction on free speech violates one of our most basic liberties.",
          "The document guaranteed fundamental civil liberties such as religious toleration and the right to trial by jury."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liberty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the freedom to live as you wish or go where you want:",
        "examples": [
          "For most citizens, liberty means the freedom to practise their religious or political beliefs.",
          "Hundreds of political prisoners are to be given their liberty (= released from prison).",
          "Of the ten men who escaped this morning from Dartmoor Prison, only two are still at liberty (= free or not yet caught)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be allowed to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not at liberty to reveal any names."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "freedom to live as you wish or go where you want:",
        "examples": [
          "These laws will restrict our ancient rights and liberties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an example of speech or behaviour that upsets other people because it shows little respect or does not follow what is thought to be polite or acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "What a liberty, to refuse the invitation on your behalf, without even asking you!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something, such as a piece of writing or information, usually in a way that people disagree with:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been several legal clashes when other artists have taken liberties with the melodies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be too friendly with someone, usually in a sexual way:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the younger women complained that he'd been taking liberties with them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the freedom to live as you wish and go where you want:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] individual liberties",
          "[ U ] Our group is fighting for independence, liberty, democracy, and peace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is at liberty to do something has permission to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m not at liberty to discuss this with you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "libido": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person's sexual desire:",
        "examples": [
          "Symptoms include weight gain, sleep disorders and loss of libido."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "libra": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small constellation (= a group of stars) said to look like a pair of weighing scales:",
        "examples": [
          "Gliese 581 is a star in the constellation Libra."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the seventh sign of the zodiac, relating to the period 23 September to 22 October , represented by a pair of weighing scales, or a person born during this period:",
        "examples": [
          "If your birthday is at the end of September, your zodiac sign is Libra.",
          "My sister is a Libra."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the seventh sign of the zodiac, covering the period September 23 to October 23 and represented by a pair of measuring scales, or a person born during this period",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "librarian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who works in a library, is trained in the organization or running of libraries, or is in charge of a library:",
        "examples": [
          "The young librarian is great at finding titles children will like.",
          "The Central Library saves money by hiring clerks paid by the hour rather than trained librarians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is in charge of a collection of a particular type of books or papers, or books or papers on a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "As an astronomy librarian, she is a member of a collaborative group of specialized librarians.",
          "Librarians spend days sorting through music that may be added to their collections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in a library, esp. someone with special training for this type of work",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "librarians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who works in a library, is trained in the organization or running of libraries, or is in charge of a library:",
        "examples": [
          "The young librarian is great at finding titles children will like.",
          "The Central Library saves money by hiring clerks paid by the hour rather than trained librarians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is in charge of a collection of a particular type of books or papers, or books or papers on a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "As an astronomy librarian, she is a member of a collaborative group of specialized librarians.",
          "Librarians spend days sorting through music that may be added to their collections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in a library, esp. someone with special training for this type of work",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "libraries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building, room, or organization that has a collection of books, documents, music, and sometimes things such as tools or artwork, for people to borrow, usually without payment:",
        "examples": [
          "a public/university library",
          "a library book",
          "Some libraries were lending MP3 players to students.",
          "She set up a toy library for local parents and toddlers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection or set of books or recordings, all produced in the same style or about the same subject:",
        "examples": [
          "the Penguin Shakespeare Library"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of songs or pieces of music on an online music service:",
        "examples": [
          "You can share your music library with other users.",
          "The music streaming service is growing its library by tens of thousands of tracks per week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building, room, or organization that has a collection esp. of books, music, and information that can be accessed by computer for people to read, use, or borrow:",
        "examples": [
          "a library book",
          "a public library"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "library": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building, room, or organization that has a collection of books, documents, music, and sometimes things such as tools or artwork, for people to borrow, usually without payment:",
        "examples": [
          "a public/university library",
          "a library book",
          "Some libraries were lending MP3 players to students.",
          "She set up a toy library for local parents and toddlers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection or set of books or recordings, all produced in the same style or about the same subject:",
        "examples": [
          "the Penguin Shakespeare Library"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of songs or pieces of music on an online music service:",
        "examples": [
          "You can share your music library with other users.",
          "The music streaming service is growing its library by tens of thousands of tracks per week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building, room, or organization that has a collection esp. of books, music, and information that can be accessed by computer for people to read, use, or borrow:",
        "examples": [
          "a library book",
          "a public library"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "libya": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in North Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "libyan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Libya or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Libya",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "libyans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Libya or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Libya",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "pl of louse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "licence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official document that gives you permission to own, do, or use something, usually after you have paid money and/or taken a test:",
        "examples": [
          "a dog licence",
          "a driving licence (US driver's license)",
          "a TV licence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "permission or freedom to do what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "As parents, they allowed their children very little licence.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He was given licence to reform the organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the freedom of artists, writers, etc. to change the facts of the real world when producing art",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "with special permission from the person or company who has created a product:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a German product, made under licence in British factories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document from the government, court, etc. that gives you permission to do, have, or own something:",
        "examples": [
          "a driving/driver's/pilot's licence The bank will insist you produce a driving licence or passport as a form of ID.",
          "a business/operating licence",
          "a gun/firearms licence",
          "If there is any delay, the licence holder can be fined.",
          "grant/issue a licence The council granted a licence that allowed the premises to stay open until 3 am.",
          "have/hold/get a licence",
          "own/apply for/renew a licence",
          "refuse/suspend/take away a licence",
          "a licence expires/runs out"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "permission given by a company to produce or use something that they have created or that belongs to them:",
        "examples": [
          "a software/publishing licence",
          "licence for sth A licence for PC network use costs £900.",
          "licence to do sth a licence to publish the book throughout the world"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "permission or freedom to do what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "licence to do sth",
          "He thought his position allowed him licence to be rude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a person or organization is given the permission or opportunity to become very rich without much effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Healthcare should not be seen as a licence to print money for the private sector."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with permission from the person or company who has created a product:",
        "examples": [
          "It can appoint a foreign company to manufacture its product under licence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "license": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone official permission to do or have something:",
        "examples": [
          "The universities make discoveries and license them to a company.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Several companies have been licensed to sell these products.",
          "A broker is also licenced to work with private lenders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document that gives you permission to own, do, or use something:",
        "examples": [
          "a fishing/export/driver’s license"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the freedom to break rules or principles, or to change facts, esp. when producing literature or works of art:",
        "examples": [
          "poetic/artistic license"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an official document that gives you permission to own, do, or use something:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s licensed to teach elementary school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone official permission to do or have something:",
        "examples": [
          "license sb to do sth The government is now prepared to license companies to award their own degrees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone permission to make, produce, or use something that you have created or that belongs to you:",
        "examples": [
          "license sth to sb It would create an opportunity for type designers to license fonts to specific websites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get permission to make, produce, or use something that has been created by or belongs to another person or company, usually by paying for it:",
        "examples": [
          "license sth from sb The TV company is seeking to license content from providers in every language."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "licensed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a licence (= an official document) that gives you permission to own, do, or use something:",
        "examples": [
          "a licensed pilot",
          "UK a licensed restaurant (= one that is allowed to sell alcohol)",
          "US a licensed daycare center",
          "He is not a licensed mental health counselor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having official permission to do, have, or sell something:",
        "examples": [
          "You should ensure that your investment adviser is licensed.",
          "The goods originated from state inspected and licensed facilities.",
          "a licensed driver/engineer/therapist",
          "a licensed broker/contractor/dealer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "produced, used, or sold with the permission of the person or company who has created something or owns something:",
        "examples": [
          "About 300 licensed products will reach stores by the end of the year.",
          "The version of the software they were using was not licensed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "officially allowed to sell alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "Over the past 20 years, the number of licensed premises has increased by 23%.",
          "The restaurant is not licensed, but you can bring your own wine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "licenses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone official permission to do or have something:",
        "examples": [
          "The universities make discoveries and license them to a company.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Several companies have been licensed to sell these products.",
          "A broker is also licenced to work with private lenders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document that gives you permission to own, do, or use something:",
        "examples": [
          "a fishing/export/driver’s license"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the freedom to break rules or principles, or to change facts, esp. when producing literature or works of art:",
        "examples": [
          "poetic/artistic license"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an official document that gives you permission to own, do, or use something:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s licensed to teach elementary school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone official permission to do or have something:",
        "examples": [
          "license sb to do sth The government is now prepared to license companies to award their own degrees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone permission to make, produce, or use something that you have created or that belongs to you:",
        "examples": [
          "license sth to sb It would create an opportunity for type designers to license fonts to specific websites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get permission to make, produce, or use something that has been created by or belongs to another person or company, usually by paying for it:",
        "examples": [
          "license sth from sb The TV company is seeking to license content from providers in every language."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "licensing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving people official permission to do, have, or sell something:",
        "examples": [
          "In many countries, licensing is used as a method of deciding who should sell what.",
          "The licensing agreement allows Davy to sell the system overseas.",
          "The vehicle licencing authorities were well aware that Mr Collett held a coach driver's licence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of giving or getting official permission to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "He advocates mandatory licensing and background checks for the private ambulance sector.",
          "The system is not subject to state licensing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of giving or getting permission to have, produce, or use something that another person or company has created or owns:",
        "examples": [
          "This market represents a growth area for the company, both in terms of new products and product licensing.",
          "Microsoft's licensing rules allow corporations' units in different countries to share licences.",
          "Last year they signed a licensing agreement with the US government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lichen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a grey, green, or yellow plant-like organism that grows on rocks, walls, and trees",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of organism that consists of an alga (= plant without leaves or roots) and a fungus (= plant without leaves, flowers, or color) growing together",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move the tongue across the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He licked the chocolate off his fingers.",
          "She licked the stamps and stuck them on the parcel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If flames or waves lick something, they pass over it quickly or touch it lightly like a tongue:",
        "examples": [
          "lick at Within a few seconds flames were licking at the curtains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat easily in a competition, fight, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll lick the other teams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of hitting someone with something such as a whip",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a fast speed:",
        "examples": [
          "The trains go by at a hell of a lick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount or thin layer:",
        "examples": [
          "lick of paint The living room could do with a lick of paint.",
          "All you need to get started is a rented surfboard and a lick of sunscreen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in jazz or rock music, a short series of notes played by one musician",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of licking something:",
        "examples": [
          "have a lick Can I have a lick of your ice cream?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move the tongue across the surface of something as a way of eating it or making it wet or clean:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] to lick a stamp/lollipop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone or something, or to solve a difficult problem:",
        "examples": [
          "He has licked the cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Chuck couldn’t read a lick."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "licked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move the tongue across the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He licked the chocolate off his fingers.",
          "She licked the stamps and stuck them on the parcel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If flames or waves lick something, they pass over it quickly or touch it lightly like a tongue:",
        "examples": [
          "lick at Within a few seconds flames were licking at the curtains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat easily in a competition, fight, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll lick the other teams."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "licking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a defeat in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The home team were given a good licking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the punishment of being hit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a severe defeat of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our team really gave them a licking last night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "licks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move the tongue across the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He licked the chocolate off his fingers.",
          "She licked the stamps and stuck them on the parcel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If flames or waves lick something, they pass over it quickly or touch it lightly like a tongue:",
        "examples": [
          "lick at Within a few seconds flames were licking at the curtains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat easily in a competition, fight, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll lick the other teams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of hitting someone with something such as a whip",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a fast speed:",
        "examples": [
          "The trains go by at a hell of a lick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount or thin layer:",
        "examples": [
          "lick of paint The living room could do with a lick of paint.",
          "All you need to get started is a rented surfboard and a lick of sunscreen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in jazz or rock music, a short series of notes played by one musician",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of licking something:",
        "examples": [
          "have a lick Can I have a lick of your ice cream?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move the tongue across the surface of something as a way of eating it or making it wet or clean:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] to lick a stamp/lollipop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone or something, or to solve a difficult problem:",
        "examples": [
          "He has licked the cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Chuck couldn’t read a lick."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "licorice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mainly US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the dried root of a plant used for flavoring food, particularly candy, or candy with this flavor",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cover on a container, that can be lifted up or removed:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you get the lid off this jar?",
          "Put a lid on the saucepan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": [
          "She looked at him from under half-closed lids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cover that can be lifted up or removed from a container",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cover on a container, that can be lifted up or removed:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you get the lid off this jar?",
          "Put a lid on the saucepan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": [
          "She looked at him from under half-closed lids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cover that can be lifted up or removed from a container",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be in or move into a horizontal position on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "to lie in bed",
          "to lie on a beach",
          "to lie on your side",
          "A cat lay in front of the fire.",
          "He lies awake at night, worrying.",
          "A pen lay on the desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something lies in a particular place, position, or direction, it is in that place, position, or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "There's an old pair of shoes of yours lying at/in the bottom of the wardrobe.",
          "The river lies 30 km to the south.",
          "The team is lying third in the league.",
          "Here lies the body of Mary Taylor (= this is where Mary Taylor is buried).",
          "There are several houses lying empty in the town.",
          "The town lay in ruins.",
          "The ship lies off (= is positioned near) the coast of Spain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "The hardest part of the competition still lies ahead of us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If responsibility, blame, a decision, a choice, etc. lies with someone, they have responsibility, must make the decision, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Responsibility for the disaster must ultimately lie with the government.",
          "Where does the blame lie?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When the dead body of an important person lies in state, it is arranged so that the public can see and honour it before it is buried:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of people came to pay their respects as his body lay in state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or write something that is not true in order to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you lying to me?",
          "Don't trust her - she's lying.",
          "I suspect he lies about his age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you say that you know is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "I told a lie when I said I liked her haircut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in or move into a horizontal position on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The mechanic was lying on his back underneath my car.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] I love to lie down in front of the fire and read.",
          "[ L ] He lies awake at night, worrying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something lies in a particular place, position, condition, or direction it is in that place, position, condition, or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The river lies 40 miles to the south of us.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] You shouldn’t leave that check lying around (= not in its place)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something that is not true in order to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Both witnesses lied to the police about what happened.",
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] She lied her way past the guards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be in or move into a horizontal position on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "to lie in bed",
          "to lie on a beach",
          "to lie on your side",
          "A cat lay in front of the fire.",
          "He lies awake at night, worrying.",
          "A pen lay on the desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something lies in a particular place, position, or direction, it is in that place, position, or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "There's an old pair of shoes of yours lying at/in the bottom of the wardrobe.",
          "The river lies 30 km to the south.",
          "The team is lying third in the league.",
          "Here lies the body of Mary Taylor (= this is where Mary Taylor is buried).",
          "There are several houses lying empty in the town.",
          "The town lay in ruins.",
          "The ship lies off (= is positioned near) the coast of Spain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "The hardest part of the competition still lies ahead of us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If responsibility, blame, a decision, a choice, etc. lies with someone, they have responsibility, must make the decision, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Responsibility for the disaster must ultimately lie with the government.",
          "Where does the blame lie?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When the dead body of an important person lies in state, it is arranged so that the public can see and honour it before it is buried:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of people came to pay their respects as his body lay in state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or write something that is not true in order to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you lying to me?",
          "Don't trust her - she's lying.",
          "I suspect he lies about his age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you say that you know is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "I told a lie when I said I liked her haircut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in or move into a horizontal position on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The mechanic was lying on his back underneath my car.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] I love to lie down in front of the fire and read.",
          "[ L ] He lies awake at night, worrying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something lies in a particular place, position, condition, or direction it is in that place, position, condition, or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The river lies 40 miles to the south of us.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] You shouldn’t leave that check lying around (= not in its place)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something that is not true in order to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Both witnesses lied to the police about what happened.",
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] She lied her way past the guards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liege": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a lord or king:",
        "examples": [
          "No man would break an oath to his liege.",
          "Yes, my liege."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lien": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official order that allows someone to keep the property of a person who owes them money until it has been paid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official order that allows someone to keep the property of a person who owes them money until the money has been paid back:",
        "examples": [
          "This could occur where someone has a lien over the goods, i.e. a right to retain possession of them until a debt is paid.",
          "State law allows the city to put a lien on the property to grab its money when it's sold.",
          "a lien against sth Officials want to place a lien against half of the home to ensure payment.",
          "The bank intends to hold a lien on the entire balance for the $400 due.",
          "claim/exercise/have a lien"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be in or move into a horizontal position on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "to lie in bed",
          "to lie on a beach",
          "to lie on your side",
          "A cat lay in front of the fire.",
          "He lies awake at night, worrying.",
          "A pen lay on the desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something lies in a particular place, position, or direction, it is in that place, position, or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "There's an old pair of shoes of yours lying at/in the bottom of the wardrobe.",
          "The river lies 30 km to the south.",
          "The team is lying third in the league.",
          "Here lies the body of Mary Taylor (= this is where Mary Taylor is buried).",
          "There are several houses lying empty in the town.",
          "The town lay in ruins.",
          "The ship lies off (= is positioned near) the coast of Spain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "The hardest part of the competition still lies ahead of us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If responsibility, blame, a decision, a choice, etc. lies with someone, they have responsibility, must make the decision, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Responsibility for the disaster must ultimately lie with the government.",
          "Where does the blame lie?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When the dead body of an important person lies in state, it is arranged so that the public can see and honour it before it is buried:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of people came to pay their respects as his body lay in state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or write something that is not true in order to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you lying to me?",
          "Don't trust her - she's lying.",
          "I suspect he lies about his age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you say that you know is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "I told a lie when I said I liked her haircut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in or move into a horizontal position on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The mechanic was lying on his back underneath my car.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] I love to lie down in front of the fire and read.",
          "[ L ] He lies awake at night, worrying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something lies in a particular place, position, condition, or direction it is in that place, position, condition, or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The river lies 40 miles to the south of us.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] You shouldn’t leave that check lying around (= not in its place)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something that is not true in order to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Both witnesses lied to the police about what happened.",
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] She lied her way past the guards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lieu": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "instead (of):",
        "examples": [
          "He worked on Sunday and took Monday off in lieu.",
          "They gave some books in lieu of payment for the work I did.",
          "The paintings were left to the nation by the Duke of Norfolk in lieu of inheritance taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "instead of something:",
        "examples": [
          "You can take a lump sum in lieu of any unused vacation entitlement.",
          "He was offered a cash bonus, or stock options in lieu."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "until an amount of money is paid to prove that a person charged with a crime will not try to leave the country:",
        "examples": [
          "in lieu of bail/bond He is being held in the City Jail in lieu of $500,000 bond."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lieutenant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the title of) an officer of middle rank in the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "first/second lieutenant",
          "He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant.",
          "Lieutenant Woods/Charles Woods",
          "[ as form of address ] Yes, Lieutenant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a naval officer of middle rank, above an ensign; or a military officer of the lowest rank",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lieutenants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the title of) an officer of middle rank in the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "first/second lieutenant",
          "He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant.",
          "Lieutenant Woods/Charles Woods",
          "[ as form of address ] Yes, Lieutenant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a naval officer of middle rank, above an ensign; or a military officer of the lowest rank",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lifeblood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the thing that is most important to the continuing success and existence of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Tourism is the lifeblood of Hawaii's economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thing that is most important to the continuing success and existence of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Tourism is the lifeblood of Hawaii’s economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important thing that someone or something needs in order to continue to exist or operate:",
        "examples": [
          "Education is the lifeblood of a knowledge-based economy.",
          "She is fantastic at new product development, which is our lifeblood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lifeboat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large boat that is kept ready to go out and save people who are in danger in the water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small boat kept on a ship for people to leave in if the ship is not safe or might sink",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large boat that is kept ready to take out to sea and save people who are in danger, or a smaller boat kept on a ship for people to leave in if the ship is not safe or might sink",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as money or a plan that will help people or organizations who risk failing, losing all their money, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Employers will have to contribute to a new pensions lifeboat.",
          "a political/economic lifeboat"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lifeboats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large boat that is kept ready to go out and save people who are in danger in the water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small boat kept on a ship for people to leave in if the ship is not safe or might sink",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large boat that is kept ready to take out to sea and save people who are in danger, or a smaller boat kept on a ship for people to leave in if the ship is not safe or might sink",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as money or a plan that will help people or organizations who risk failing, losing all their money, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Employers will have to contribute to a new pensions lifeboat.",
          "a political/economic lifeboat"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lifeguard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person on a beach or at a swimming pool whose job is to make certain that the swimmers are safe and save them if they are in danger",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person on a beach or at a swimming pool whose job is to make certain that the people who swim are safe and to save them if they are in danger",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lifeless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dead:",
        "examples": [
          "His lifeless body lay on the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing little energy or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "a lifeless performance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not filled with or used by people:",
        "examples": [
          "The offices are still empty and lifeless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dead or appearing to be dead:",
        "examples": [
          "a lifeless body",
          "fig. The performance was boring and lifeless (= lacking interest or energy)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lifelike": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that appears real or very similar to what is real:",
        "examples": [
          "A lifelike portrait of his two daughters hung on the wall.",
          "The mask was so lifelike it was quite frightening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "seeming real or seeming to be alive:",
        "examples": [
          "The mask was so lifelike it was frightening."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lifeline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that helps somebody or something in a difficult situation, so that they can continue to live or exist in a satisfactory way:",
        "examples": [
          "lifeline for These are essential social services that provide a lifeline for the poor, the elderly, and the disabled.",
          "These groups can be a life line for parents of young children.",
          "Following up on this suggestion could be a lifeline for many small businesses struggling with cashflow difficulties.",
          "throw someone/something a lifeline They threw the deputy leader a lifeline by refusing to back calls for her to resign.",
          "provide a lifeline The money they send home provides a lifeline to poor rural families throughout the interior of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important route to a place, or a means of staying in contact with a place:",
        "examples": [
          "lifeline to Trucks take the earthquake victims down a 20-mile expressway that has become the sole lifeline to the outside world.",
          "Her email has become her lifeline to the world.",
          "The airport is the island's lifeline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rope that is thrown to someone who is in the water, especially the sea, and is in danger:",
        "examples": [
          "throw someone a lifeline A man was saved from drowning in the sea off the Norfolk coast yesterday after passing members of the public threw him a lifeline.",
          "They threw him a lifeline, and hauled him up the side of the ship.",
          "The child came close to drowning in the pool because there was no lifeline available."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rope, etc. around the deck of a boat or ship (= the flat area where people can walk), which people can hold on to and which stops them from falling into the water:",
        "examples": [
          "We replaced the lifelines this year and attached netting to them for extra safety.",
          "The regulations state that older boats smaller than a certain size need only have a single lifeline; others must have two lifelines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rope, etc. that attaches someone to a boat that they are sailing in, so they do not fall in the water, or that attaches someone to a structure so that they do not fall off:",
        "examples": [
          "The crew must be trained in how and when to use the lifeline.",
          "Lifelines are a protection system to help guarantee safety at heights for all those workers who are at risk of falling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rope, etc. that connects a diver (= someone swimming underwater) to the surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The lifeline connects divers to their teammates on the surface, and allows them to communicate using different techniques.",
          "He was stranded on the seabed for 40 mins when his lifeline snapped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line on a person's palm (= the inside of their hand) around the bottom of their thumb that some people claim can tell you about the person's life and what their future will be:",
        "examples": [
          "He stretched out his hand and I looked at his life line. \"You're going to be fine,\" I said.",
          "Lifelines which circle the base of the thumb are said to be typical of individuals who stay close to home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something, esp. a way of getting help, on which you depend:",
        "examples": [
          "Airplanes are this Alaskan town’s lifeline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that will help a person, organization, or country to continue to exist or operate in the same way:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is going to throw a lifeline to the troubled motor industry.",
          "They won what amounted to an economic lifeline that allowed Britain to pay for food, fuel, and other essentials."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lifelong": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lasting for the whole of a person's life:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a lifelong member of the Labour party.",
          "a lifelong habit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lasting for the whole of a person’s life:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s had a lifelong interest in science."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lifer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has been punished by being put in prison for a very long time or until they die:",
        "examples": [
          "In the 1980s, 726 lifers were paroled.",
          "Releasing lifers is a very complex issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has been employed by a particular company, organization, or industry for the whole of their working life:",
        "examples": [
          "Before the move to Channel 4 he was considered a BBC lifer.",
          "A company lifer, he worked his way up through the ranks at the household products group."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lifesaver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that gives you a lot of help when you are in a very difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Sarah had been something of a lifesaver these past few days.",
          "When you're stuck in traffic, a mobile phone's an absolute life-saver.",
          "Steven described his new job as a life saver for him and his wife Fiona - who has recently given birth to twins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that helps save lives:",
        "examples": [
          "Some doctors believe the test is a lifesaver.",
          "Your quick response in an emergency could be a life-saver for your child.",
          "Early detection of breast cancer is a life saver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person on a beach or at a swimming pool whose job is to make certain that the swimmers are safe and save them if they are in danger:",
        "examples": [
          "Nearly all lifesavers are required to cover up with hats, shirts and sunscreen while on the job.",
          "The life-savers spent the next 40 minutes surrounded by the dolphins before they could safely swim back to shore.",
          "If you are not a good swimmer ask a life saver for the best spots to swim and where the rips and currents are."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lifesaving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "done to prevent someone from dying:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a life-saving operation to remove a blood clot.",
          "the charity's life-saving work in Africa"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "actions that can save someone's life when they have fallen into water:",
        "examples": [
          "a certificate in life-saving"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lifespan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the length of time for which a person, animal, or thing exists:",
        "examples": [
          "The average human lifespan in the developed countries has increased over the last hundred years.",
          "The project's lifespan is estimated at about five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the length of time for which something exists or lasts:",
        "examples": [
          "It is battery operated and has a lifespan of two to three years.",
          "over sth's lifespan Water entering the reservoir over its lifespan adds decaying plant matter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lifestyle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone's way of living; the things that a person or particular group of people usually do:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn't have a very healthy lifestyle.",
          "She needs a pretty high income to support her lifestyle.",
          "an alternative lifestyle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular way that a person or group lives and the values and ideas supported by that person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "Ask yourself how much your job enhances your lifestyle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's way of living, for example the things they usually do, where they live, what they spend their money on, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Given today's modern lifestyle the figures are not totally surprising.",
          "a comfortable/healthy/lavish lifestyle He deserves to have a comfortable lifestyle.",
          "an outdoor lifestyle",
          "lifestyle brand/change/choice What is the government's role in helping people make healthy lifestyle choices?",
          "a lifestyle magazine"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lifestyles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone's way of living; the things that a person or particular group of people usually do:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn't have a very healthy lifestyle.",
          "She needs a pretty high income to support her lifestyle.",
          "an alternative lifestyle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular way that a person or group lives and the values and ideas supported by that person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "Ask yourself how much your job enhances your lifestyle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's way of living, for example the things they usually do, where they live, what they spend their money on, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Given today's modern lifestyle the figures are not totally surprising.",
          "a comfortable/healthy/lavish lifestyle He deserves to have a comfortable lifestyle.",
          "an outdoor lifestyle",
          "lifestyle brand/change/choice What is the government's role in helping people make healthy lifestyle choices?",
          "a lifestyle magazine"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lifetime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the period of time during which someone lives or something exists:",
        "examples": [
          "in someone’s lifetime We'll see a tremendous number of technological changes in our lifetime.",
          "during someone's lifetime I never imagined that such an event would be possible during my lifetime.",
          "of a lifetime Winners of the competition will get the holiday of a lifetime (= the best holiday they will ever have).",
          "it seems like a lifetime I've only been working here two days, but it seems like a lifetime.",
          "last a lifetime A watch of this quality should last a lifetime.",
          "Marriage is no longer always seen as a lifetime commitment.",
          "lifetime supply You could win a lifetime supply (= enough to last your whole life) of toothpaste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of time that something lasts or is useful:",
        "examples": [
          "lifetime of The party declared that it would employ 10,000 more teachers during the lifetime of the next parliament.",
          "Power management is a major issue for laptop computers because battery lifetimes are limited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "achieved or measured over the whole of a career (= working life) playing sport, especially baseball or cricket:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a lifetime batting average of .338 - producing a hit every three trips to the plate.",
          "He holds many of baseball's most distinguished records, including most lifetime runs batted in.",
          "During his career, he scored 55 centuries at a lifetime average of 56."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time during which someone lives or something exists:",
        "examples": [
          "The watch is high quality and should last a lifetime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lifetimes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the period of time during which someone lives or something exists:",
        "examples": [
          "in someone’s lifetime We'll see a tremendous number of technological changes in our lifetime.",
          "during someone's lifetime I never imagined that such an event would be possible during my lifetime.",
          "of a lifetime Winners of the competition will get the holiday of a lifetime (= the best holiday they will ever have).",
          "it seems like a lifetime I've only been working here two days, but it seems like a lifetime.",
          "last a lifetime A watch of this quality should last a lifetime.",
          "Marriage is no longer always seen as a lifetime commitment.",
          "lifetime supply You could win a lifetime supply (= enough to last your whole life) of toothpaste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of time that something lasts or is useful:",
        "examples": [
          "lifetime of The party declared that it would employ 10,000 more teachers during the lifetime of the next parliament.",
          "Power management is a major issue for laptop computers because battery lifetimes are limited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "achieved or measured over the whole of a career (= working life) playing sport, especially baseball or cricket:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a lifetime batting average of .338 - producing a hit every three trips to the plate.",
          "He holds many of baseball's most distinguished records, including most lifetime runs batted in.",
          "During his career, he scored 55 centuries at a lifetime average of 56."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time during which someone lives or something exists:",
        "examples": [
          "The watch is high quality and should last a lifetime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lift": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move something from a lower to a higher position:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you help me lift this table, please?",
          "Could you lift your chair a little- I've got my coat caught under it.",
          "lift something up I lifted it up and looked underneath.",
          "lift something to something She lifted the glass to her lips and took a sip.",
          "lift your eyes He lifted his eyes (= looked up) from the paper and glared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win a race or competition in which the prize is a metal cup:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the hot favourite to lift the cup again next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig underground vegetables or plants out of the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "They're lifting potatoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take hold of and raise something in order to remove, carry, or move it to a different position:",
        "examples": [
          "She lifted the baby out of her chair.",
          "He lifted the box carefully down from the shelf.",
          "You shouldn't be lifting any heavy objects in your condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make your voice louder, especially when performing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something more interesting or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "The article is informative enough, but it's a little dull - we need something to lift it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone happier:",
        "examples": [
          "Nothing - not even the prospect of dinner - could lift his spirits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of mist or fog) to go away until none is left:",
        "examples": [
          "The morning mist had lifted and the sun was starting to come through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "The restrictions on water usage have been lifted now that the river levels are normal.",
          "At last they've lifted the ban on jeans at the club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use someone else's writing, music, or idea, pretending that it is your own:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd lifted whole passages from a website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device like a box that moves up and down, carrying people or goods from one floor of a building to another or taking people up and down underground in a mine:",
        "examples": [
          "take the lift Take the lift to the sixth floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of lifting or raising something:",
        "examples": [
          "Give it one more lift and we'll have it at the top of the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force on the wing of a bird or aircraft that keeps it in the air as it moves forward",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical operation that tightens the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't believe he's 60 — he must have had a lift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a free journey in another person's vehicle, especially a car:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone a lift I'll give you a lift to the train station if you like.",
          "hitch a lift He hitched a lift (= stood by the road and made a signal asking a car to stop and take him) to Birmingham."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone happier:",
        "examples": [
          "She'd been feeling low but hearing that she'd got the job gave her a lift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something from a lower to a higher position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I can’t lift you up – you’re a big boy now!",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The top of the stool lifts off (= can be removed) so you can store things in it.",
          "[ T ] She lifted the baby out of her chair.",
          "[ T ] fig. Nothing, it seemed, could lift his spirits (= make him feel happier)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of fog or rain) to go away until none is left:",
        "examples": [
          "The morning mist had lifted and the sun was shining."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "They finally lifted the ban on baggy jeans at my school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal something:",
        "examples": [
          "He lifted whole paragraphs verbatim from my book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a free trip in another person’s vehicle, esp. a car:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I give you a lift home?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br A lift is an elevator.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the amount or level of something rise:",
        "examples": [
          "Low interest rates may lift consumer confidence.",
          "The group's shares were lifted 5.25p to 170p by the news.",
          "Economists said that the cash probably helped lift the economy out of recession.",
          "lift sales/prices/profits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something from a lower to a higher position:",
        "examples": [
          "They use a crane to lift the containers onto the ship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "Federal officials will lift an order grounding all small planes.",
          "lift a ban/an embargo/sanctions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase:",
        "examples": [
          "a lift in sth Local stores saw a lift in sales.",
          "That gave the dollar a lift against the yen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device like a box that moves up and down, carrying people or goods from one floor of a building to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Visitors normally take the lift to the reception level one floor below.",
          "in the lift I came up in the lift with the company Chairman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lifted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something from a lower to a higher position:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you help me lift this table, please?",
          "Could you lift your chair a little- I've got my coat caught under it.",
          "lift something up I lifted it up and looked underneath.",
          "lift something to something She lifted the glass to her lips and took a sip.",
          "lift your eyes He lifted his eyes (= looked up) from the paper and glared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win a race or competition in which the prize is a metal cup:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the hot favourite to lift the cup again next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig underground vegetables or plants out of the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "They're lifting potatoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take hold of and raise something in order to remove, carry, or move it to a different position:",
        "examples": [
          "She lifted the baby out of her chair.",
          "He lifted the box carefully down from the shelf.",
          "You shouldn't be lifting any heavy objects in your condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make your voice louder, especially when performing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something more interesting or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "The article is informative enough, but it's a little dull - we need something to lift it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone happier:",
        "examples": [
          "Nothing - not even the prospect of dinner - could lift his spirits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of mist or fog) to go away until none is left:",
        "examples": [
          "The morning mist had lifted and the sun was starting to come through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "The restrictions on water usage have been lifted now that the river levels are normal.",
          "At last they've lifted the ban on jeans at the club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use someone else's writing, music, or idea, pretending that it is your own:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd lifted whole passages from a website."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lifting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of ending a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "the lifting of a ban/injunction/embargo",
          "Chief among the benefits was the lifting of the economic sanctions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of moving something from a lower to a higher position:",
        "examples": [
          "His job required him to do a lot of heavy lifting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liftoff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the moment when a space vehicle leaves the ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lifts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move something from a lower to a higher position:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you help me lift this table, please?",
          "Could you lift your chair a little- I've got my coat caught under it.",
          "lift something up I lifted it up and looked underneath.",
          "lift something to something She lifted the glass to her lips and took a sip.",
          "lift your eyes He lifted his eyes (= looked up) from the paper and glared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win a race or competition in which the prize is a metal cup:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the hot favourite to lift the cup again next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig underground vegetables or plants out of the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "They're lifting potatoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take hold of and raise something in order to remove, carry, or move it to a different position:",
        "examples": [
          "She lifted the baby out of her chair.",
          "He lifted the box carefully down from the shelf.",
          "You shouldn't be lifting any heavy objects in your condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make your voice louder, especially when performing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something more interesting or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "The article is informative enough, but it's a little dull - we need something to lift it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone happier:",
        "examples": [
          "Nothing - not even the prospect of dinner - could lift his spirits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of mist or fog) to go away until none is left:",
        "examples": [
          "The morning mist had lifted and the sun was starting to come through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "The restrictions on water usage have been lifted now that the river levels are normal.",
          "At last they've lifted the ban on jeans at the club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use someone else's writing, music, or idea, pretending that it is your own:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd lifted whole passages from a website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device like a box that moves up and down, carrying people or goods from one floor of a building to another or taking people up and down underground in a mine:",
        "examples": [
          "take the lift Take the lift to the sixth floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of lifting or raising something:",
        "examples": [
          "Give it one more lift and we'll have it at the top of the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force on the wing of a bird or aircraft that keeps it in the air as it moves forward",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical operation that tightens the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't believe he's 60 — he must have had a lift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a free journey in another person's vehicle, especially a car:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone a lift I'll give you a lift to the train station if you like.",
          "hitch a lift He hitched a lift (= stood by the road and made a signal asking a car to stop and take him) to Birmingham."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone happier:",
        "examples": [
          "She'd been feeling low but hearing that she'd got the job gave her a lift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something from a lower to a higher position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I can’t lift you up – you’re a big boy now!",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The top of the stool lifts off (= can be removed) so you can store things in it.",
          "[ T ] She lifted the baby out of her chair.",
          "[ T ] fig. Nothing, it seemed, could lift his spirits (= make him feel happier)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of fog or rain) to go away until none is left:",
        "examples": [
          "The morning mist had lifted and the sun was shining."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "They finally lifted the ban on baggy jeans at my school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal something:",
        "examples": [
          "He lifted whole paragraphs verbatim from my book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a free trip in another person’s vehicle, esp. a car:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I give you a lift home?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br A lift is an elevator.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the amount or level of something rise:",
        "examples": [
          "Low interest rates may lift consumer confidence.",
          "The group's shares were lifted 5.25p to 170p by the news.",
          "Economists said that the cash probably helped lift the economy out of recession.",
          "lift sales/prices/profits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something from a lower to a higher position:",
        "examples": [
          "They use a crane to lift the containers onto the ship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "Federal officials will lift an order grounding all small planes.",
          "lift a ban/an embargo/sanctions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase:",
        "examples": [
          "a lift in sth Local stores saw a lift in sales.",
          "That gave the dollar a lift against the yen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device like a box that moves up and down, carrying people or goods from one floor of a building to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Visitors normally take the lift to the reception level one floor below.",
          "in the lift I came up in the lift with the company Chairman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ligaments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the strong fibres (= strips of tissue) in the body that connect bones together, limiting movements in joints (= places where two bones are connected) and supporting muscles and other tissue",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the strong strips of tissue in the body that connect various bones together, that limit movements in joints, and that support muscles and other tissue:",
        "examples": [
          "She tore a ligament in her knee while she was playing basketball."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "light": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the brightness that comes from the sun, fire, etc. and from electrical devices, and that allows things to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "a bright light",
          "fluorescent/ultraviolet light",
          "a beam/ray of light",
          "Light was streaming in through the open door.",
          "It's a north-facing room so it doesn't get much light (= brightness from the sun).",
          "natural light Large windows bring in natural light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that produces light, such as a lamp or a bulb:",
        "examples": [
          "turn a light on Could you turn the light on, please?",
          "turn off a light Remember to turn off the lights when you leave the office.",
          "turn out a light Remember to turn out the lights when you leave the office.",
          "switch a light on He switched the light on and looked at the clock.",
          "She could see the city lights in the distance.",
          "As the lights went down, the audience grew quiet.",
          "electric light A generator powers a dim electric light.",
          "My front bike light isn't working."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "traffic lights (= a set of red, yellow, and green lights that control the movement of vehicles, usually at a point where two or more roads join):",
        "examples": [
          "at the lights She stopped at the lights and saw him on the other side of the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that will produce a flame and cause burning, such as a match or a cigarette lighter:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you got a light, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to start burning:",
        "examples": [
          "The lamp caught fire and set light to the curtains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "animal lungs eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "The French like to poach lights before frying them with onions, tomatoes, and a wine sauce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not weighing a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "Here, take this bag - it's quite light.",
          "He's a few pounds lighter than he used to be.",
          "How do you get your cakes so wonderfully light, Amy?",
          "light touch He has a very light (= gentle) touch, which is what is required in massage.",
          "light on your feet She's very light on her feet (= she moves gracefully)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Light clothes are made of thin material that allows you to be cool:",
        "examples": [
          "a light summer dress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lit by the natural light of the day:",
        "examples": [
          "The big windows make the room feel wonderfully light and airy.",
          "It gets light very early these summer mornings.",
          "Summer is coming and the evenings are getting lighter (= getting dark later)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of colours) pale:",
        "examples": [
          "light blue/green"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "entertaining and easily understood, but not serious and not intended to make you think:",
        "examples": [
          "light reading I want some light reading for the summer holidays - a romance or something.",
          "light relief A lively argument between the two main speakers provided some light relief (= something enjoyable or amusing) in an otherwise dull conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave as if a situation, especially a problem, is not serious or important:",
        "examples": [
          "It is easy to make light of other people's problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not great in strength or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "A light wind was blowing.",
          "The traffic was quite light so we got through London quickly.",
          "It's only light rain - you don't need an umbrella."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who eats/drinks/smokes only a little:",
        "examples": [
          "The recipe will feed eight light eaters or six hungry people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is easily woken up by noise, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a very light sleeper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A light meal is small and easy to digest:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't eat much for lunch - just a light snack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe alcoholic drinks that are not strong in flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "It's described on the label as \"light, fruity wine\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing only a very small amount of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "light exercise, such as walking",
          "a little light housework"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A light sentence in prison is a short one:",
        "examples": [
          "He got off with a fairly light sentence because it was his first conviction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something quickly and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Heather made light work of painting the walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to burn or to make something start to burn:",
        "examples": [
          "to light a fire",
          "I can't get the cooker to light.",
          "He lit his fifth cigarette in half an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce light that makes an object or area bright or easy to see:",
        "examples": [
          "The stage had been lit with candles.",
          "light up Fireworks lit up the sky (= made the sky bright)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the energy from the sun or fire and from electrical devices that allows you to see clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Light was streaming through the windows.",
          "[ U ] The light was so bright that it hurt my eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A light is also anything that provides light, esp. an electric lamp:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Don’t forget to turn off the lights when you leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A light is also a traffic light:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s go – you’ve got a green light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used to produce a flame, such as a match:",
        "examples": [
          "Excuse me, have you got a light?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having little weight; not heavy:",
        "examples": [
          "This suitcase is pretty light.",
          "Ty’s a few pounds lighter than he used to be."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Clothes that are light are made of thin material which allows you to be cool:",
        "examples": [
          "a light summer dress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A light meal is a small one:",
        "examples": [
          "a light snack"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food) having less fat or fewer calories than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "light cream cheese"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to entertain; not serious:",
        "examples": [
          "Take along some light reading for the trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not great in strength or amount; slight:",
        "examples": [
          "a light rain",
          "light traffic",
          "The doctor said it was OK to take light exercise, such as walking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A light sentence in prison is a short one.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Tastes and smells described as light are not obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "a light scent of wildflowers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A light eater/drinker eats or drinks only a little.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "providing energy from the sun that allows you to see clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "It was still light out at eight in the evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of colors) pale:",
        "examples": [
          "a light-colored car",
          "The walls were light green."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide with energy from the sun, fire, or electrical devices that allow you to see clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "The house was lit with candles for the dinner party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a flame:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I can’t get the barbecue to light.",
          "[ T ] I tried to light the fire, but the wood was wet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not great in size, strength, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Air traffic was very light at Heathrow so we were not delayed.",
          "We had a light meal before we began negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for describing forms of transport that are smaller or that use less power than the usual kind:",
        "examples": [
          "Fleets of light trucks deliver furniture to households throughout the region.",
          "Light aircraft allow busy executives to fly anywhere at a moment's notice.",
          "A contest for light rail development drew interest from urban planners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing only a very small amount of work or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "light chores/cleaning/work"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "light on details/facts/information His presentation was light on details as to how he would spend the money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something quickly or easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers from the second shift stayed late so we were able to make light work of unloading the deliveries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of thinking about or understanding something:",
        "examples": [
          "a bad/good/new light After they won all those awards, we saw them in a new light and decided they were serious competitors.",
          "a negative/positive light We want to show our country in a positive light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something about a situation that was previously unknown:",
        "examples": [
          "This sheds new light on why e-business investment does not always lead to improved firm performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone permission to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Contractors were given a green light to install the infrastructure for the industrial park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of something or as a result of something:",
        "examples": [
          "In light of problems we're having, we have no choice but to close the business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lighted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "burning or starting to burn:",
        "examples": [
          "a lighted candle/match",
          "a lighted fuse"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lighten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become less dark:",
        "examples": [
          "The sky had lightened and there were breaks in the clouds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a difficult situation or responsibility easier:",
        "examples": [
          "Getting a new assistant will lighten (= reduce) the workload considerably."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something lighter:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun always lightens my hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone happier and less worried, or to become happier or less worried:",
        "examples": [
          "lighten the mood I did my best to lighten the mood, but everyone was really worried.",
          "mood lightens His mood lightened after the phone call.",
          "He tried to lighten the atmosphere by telling a joke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or become happier and less anxious:",
        "examples": [
          "Being with friends lightened her mood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the weight of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He lost 30 pounds to lighten the burden on his knee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To lighten is also to make an amount of work or a responsibility less heavy:",
        "examples": [
          "To lighten the load, he decided to divide the job between two people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lighter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small device for providing a flame for a cigarette, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a cigarette lighter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a low, open boat used to move goods to and from ships in a harbour:",
        "examples": [
          "Fishing boats, barges and lighters were busy around the ships.",
          "All supplies are offloaded onto lighters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small device that provides a flame",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lightest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the brightness that comes from the sun, fire, etc. and from electrical devices, and that allows things to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "a bright light",
          "fluorescent/ultraviolet light",
          "a beam/ray of light",
          "Light was streaming in through the open door.",
          "It's a north-facing room so it doesn't get much light (= brightness from the sun).",
          "natural light Large windows bring in natural light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that produces light, such as a lamp or a bulb:",
        "examples": [
          "turn a light on Could you turn the light on, please?",
          "turn off a light Remember to turn off the lights when you leave the office.",
          "turn out a light Remember to turn out the lights when you leave the office.",
          "switch a light on He switched the light on and looked at the clock.",
          "She could see the city lights in the distance.",
          "As the lights went down, the audience grew quiet.",
          "electric light A generator powers a dim electric light.",
          "My front bike light isn't working."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "traffic lights (= a set of red, yellow, and green lights that control the movement of vehicles, usually at a point where two or more roads join):",
        "examples": [
          "at the lights She stopped at the lights and saw him on the other side of the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that will produce a flame and cause burning, such as a match or a cigarette lighter:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you got a light, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to start burning:",
        "examples": [
          "The lamp caught fire and set light to the curtains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "animal lungs eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "The French like to poach lights before frying them with onions, tomatoes, and a wine sauce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not weighing a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "Here, take this bag - it's quite light.",
          "He's a few pounds lighter than he used to be.",
          "How do you get your cakes so wonderfully light, Amy?",
          "light touch He has a very light (= gentle) touch, which is what is required in massage.",
          "light on your feet She's very light on her feet (= she moves gracefully)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Light clothes are made of thin material that allows you to be cool:",
        "examples": [
          "a light summer dress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lit by the natural light of the day:",
        "examples": [
          "The big windows make the room feel wonderfully light and airy.",
          "It gets light very early these summer mornings.",
          "Summer is coming and the evenings are getting lighter (= getting dark later)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of colours) pale:",
        "examples": [
          "light blue/green"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "entertaining and easily understood, but not serious and not intended to make you think:",
        "examples": [
          "light reading I want some light reading for the summer holidays - a romance or something.",
          "light relief A lively argument between the two main speakers provided some light relief (= something enjoyable or amusing) in an otherwise dull conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave as if a situation, especially a problem, is not serious or important:",
        "examples": [
          "It is easy to make light of other people's problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not great in strength or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "A light wind was blowing.",
          "The traffic was quite light so we got through London quickly.",
          "It's only light rain - you don't need an umbrella."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who eats/drinks/smokes only a little:",
        "examples": [
          "The recipe will feed eight light eaters or six hungry people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is easily woken up by noise, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a very light sleeper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A light meal is small and easy to digest:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't eat much for lunch - just a light snack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe alcoholic drinks that are not strong in flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "It's described on the label as \"light, fruity wine\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing only a very small amount of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "light exercise, such as walking",
          "a little light housework"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A light sentence in prison is a short one:",
        "examples": [
          "He got off with a fairly light sentence because it was his first conviction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something quickly and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Heather made light work of painting the walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to burn or to make something start to burn:",
        "examples": [
          "to light a fire",
          "I can't get the cooker to light.",
          "He lit his fifth cigarette in half an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce light that makes an object or area bright or easy to see:",
        "examples": [
          "The stage had been lit with candles.",
          "light up Fireworks lit up the sky (= made the sky bright)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the energy from the sun or fire and from electrical devices that allows you to see clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Light was streaming through the windows.",
          "[ U ] The light was so bright that it hurt my eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A light is also anything that provides light, esp. an electric lamp:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Don’t forget to turn off the lights when you leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A light is also a traffic light:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s go – you’ve got a green light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used to produce a flame, such as a match:",
        "examples": [
          "Excuse me, have you got a light?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having little weight; not heavy:",
        "examples": [
          "This suitcase is pretty light.",
          "Ty’s a few pounds lighter than he used to be."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Clothes that are light are made of thin material which allows you to be cool:",
        "examples": [
          "a light summer dress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A light meal is a small one:",
        "examples": [
          "a light snack"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food) having less fat or fewer calories than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "light cream cheese"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to entertain; not serious:",
        "examples": [
          "Take along some light reading for the trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not great in strength or amount; slight:",
        "examples": [
          "a light rain",
          "light traffic",
          "The doctor said it was OK to take light exercise, such as walking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A light sentence in prison is a short one.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Tastes and smells described as light are not obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "a light scent of wildflowers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A light eater/drinker eats or drinks only a little.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "providing energy from the sun that allows you to see clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "It was still light out at eight in the evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of colors) pale:",
        "examples": [
          "a light-colored car",
          "The walls were light green."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide with energy from the sun, fire, or electrical devices that allow you to see clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "The house was lit with candles for the dinner party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a flame:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I can’t get the barbecue to light.",
          "[ T ] I tried to light the fire, but the wood was wet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not great in size, strength, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Air traffic was very light at Heathrow so we were not delayed.",
          "We had a light meal before we began negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for describing forms of transport that are smaller or that use less power than the usual kind:",
        "examples": [
          "Fleets of light trucks deliver furniture to households throughout the region.",
          "Light aircraft allow busy executives to fly anywhere at a moment's notice.",
          "A contest for light rail development drew interest from urban planners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing only a very small amount of work or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "light chores/cleaning/work"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "light on details/facts/information His presentation was light on details as to how he would spend the money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something quickly or easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers from the second shift stayed late so we were able to make light work of unloading the deliveries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of thinking about or understanding something:",
        "examples": [
          "a bad/good/new light After they won all those awards, we saw them in a new light and decided they were serious competitors.",
          "a negative/positive light We want to show our country in a positive light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something about a situation that was previously unknown:",
        "examples": [
          "This sheds new light on why e-business investment does not always lead to improved firm performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone permission to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Contractors were given a green light to install the infrastructure for the industrial park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of something or as a result of something:",
        "examples": [
          "In light of problems we're having, we have no choice but to close the business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lightheaded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a feeling that you may fall over or become unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "If I don’t eat something at lunchtime I start to feel lightheaded by midafternoon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lighthouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall building near the coast or shore with a flashing light at the top to warn ships of rocks and other dangers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall structure by the sea with a flashing light that warns ships of dangerous rocks or shows them the way into a port",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lighting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the arrangement of lights used in a room, house, theatre, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lights in a room or on a stage, or the effects of those lights:",
        "examples": [
          "The lighting in the living room is too dim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type and arrangement of lights used in place:",
        "examples": [
          "Emergency lighting shows the way to the exits.",
          "We'll offer to totally replace all your lighting with energy-efficient lighting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lightly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "gently:",
        "examples": [
          "She patted him lightly on the shoulder.",
          "He touched me lightly on the cheek.",
          "Dab the paint on lightly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to only a small degree:",
        "examples": [
          "Bake the cookies for 6-8 minutes, or until lightly browned.",
          "Online gambling is only lightly regulated.",
          "Wine labelled \"frizzante\" is lightly sparkling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If food is lightly cooked, it is cooked for only a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "lightly cooked vegetables",
          "I like eggs lightly cooked so that the yolk is still runny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say something lightly, you are not serious when you say it:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Anyway, it won't affect me because I'm leaving,\" she said lightly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is not said or treated lightly, it is said or treated in a serious way, after great thought:",
        "examples": [
          "Accusations like these from a top minister are not made lightly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not trying to attract too much attention or admiration; not being too serious about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The book is a marvel of lightly worn scholarship.",
          "Her intelligence is lightly worn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be punished or to punish someone less severely than might have been expected:",
        "examples": [
          "I think he got off quite lightly considering it's his third driving offence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without serious consideration:",
        "examples": [
          "Funding for public schools is something I don't take lightly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If food is lightly cooked, it is cooked for only a short time.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lightness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being light",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lightning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flash of bright light in the sky that is produced by electricity moving between clouds or from clouds to the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "thunder and lightning",
          "a flash/bolt of lightning",
          "That tree was struck by lightning.",
          "She changed her clothes with lightning speed (= extremely quickly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flash of bright light in the sky produced by electricity moving within or between clouds, or between clouds and the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "That tree was struck by lightning in a recent thunderstorm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lightning bolt or bolt of lightning is a particular flash of bright light seen in the sky.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very fast:",
        "examples": [
          "She moves at lightning speed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lights": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "traffic lights (= a set of red, yellow, and green lights that control the movement of vehicles, usually at a point where two or more roads join):",
        "examples": [
          "at the lights She stopped at the lights and saw him on the other side of the road.",
          "As the lights turned green, cyclists would be the first away, with cars and buses following on behind.",
          "Some signals use technologies that detect when cars are stopped at a light.",
          "Turn right at the lights and carry on up the hill.",
          "He was fined for going through the lights when they were on red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "animal lungs eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "The French like to poach lights before frying them with onions, tomatoes, and a wine sauce.",
          "They used the whole animal, including the liver and lights.",
          "He prepared a stew of pork liver and lights.",
          "Cook the lights for around an hour and a half until they are tender.",
          "Parboil the lights and mix them with suet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lightweight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "weighing only a little or less than average:",
        "examples": [
          "I need a lightweight jacket for the summer evenings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing deep understanding or knowledge of any subject:",
        "examples": [
          "She's the author of some fairly lightweight historical novels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boxer who weighs more than a featherweight but less than a welterweight, or this division of boxing weight:",
        "examples": [
          "He had taken gold as a lightweight at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.",
          "He was the defending world lightweight champion.",
          "He stopped the Irish boxer in the 12th round to retain the WBC lightweight title.",
          "In Athens he won the silver medal at lightweight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is not very serious and that other people do not consider to be important:",
        "examples": [
          "In certain circles he has been dismissed as a literary lightweight.",
          "He was seen by some as a bit of a lightweight who did not seem to stand for anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is unable to drink much alcohol without being affected by it or made ill:",
        "examples": [
          "He's such a lightweight - two drinks and he's completely gone.",
          "I just had a couple of drinks, nothing too mad. I'm a bit of a lightweight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of clothes) weighing little and therefore not warm:",
        "examples": [
          "a lightweight jacket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) of little importance, or (of ideas) created without serious thought or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie was a lightweight comedy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of little importance, or an idea created without serious thought or purpose:",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "weighing only a little or less than average:",
        "examples": [
          "We shipped thousands of very lightweight cardigans for the spring season.",
          "Composites tend to be stronger than steel but more lightweight.",
          "lightweight plastics/carbon fibres"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing deep understanding, knowledge, or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "She's the author of some fairly lightweight investing guides.",
          "Many in the US regarded him as too lightweight to become the IMF's managing director."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not show deep understanding, knowledge, or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "In certain circles he has been dismissed as an intellectual lightweight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "likable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mainly US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy to like:",
        "examples": [
          "Cassius was a likable, friendly youngster."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "likeable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A likeable person is pleasant and easy to like:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a very likeable sort of bloke."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enjoy or approve of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I like your new haircut.",
          "Do you like fish?",
          "I like it when a book is so good that you can't put it down.",
          "I quite like wine but I could live without it.",
          "He's very well-liked (= popular) at work.",
          "I like the way he just assumes we'll listen to him when he doesn't take in a word anyone else says! (= I don't like it and it annoys me.)",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I don't like upsetting people.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He likes to spend his evenings in front of the television.",
          "[ + past participle ] He likes his steak well-done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that you think something is good on a social networking website by clicking on a symbol or the word 'like':",
        "examples": [
          "Like us on Facebook!",
          "More than 200 people liked my post."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say politely that you want something:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I'd like the soup for my starter.",
          "I'd like to go to Moscow.",
          "I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who's helped to make our wedding such a special occasion!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in requests:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like one of the round loaves, please.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'd like to book a seat for tonight's performance.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] I'd like you to send this for me, please.",
          "[ + past participle ] I would like the whole lot finished by the weekend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "likelihood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the chance that something will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "This latest dispute greatly increases the likelihood of a strike.",
          "[ + that ] There is every likelihood that more jobs will be lost later this year.",
          "There is little likelihood now that interest rates will come down further."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "almost certainly:",
        "examples": [
          "In all likelihood, everything will go to plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "probability:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s little likelihood of a compromise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "likely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is likely, it will probably happen or is expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Do remind me because I'm likely to forget.",
          "What's the likely outcome of this whole business?",
          "I suppose that might happen but it's not very likely.",
          "[ + that ] It's quite likely that we'll be in Spain this time next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "probably:",
        "examples": [
          "She will likely need surgery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "probably:",
        "examples": [
          "As likely as not, she'll end up in court over this problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very probably:",
        "examples": [
          "Most likely he'll turn up late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certainly not!:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Do you want to come running with me?\" \"Not likely!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expected to happen; probable:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] If I don’t write it down, I’m likely to forget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "probably:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll most likely get there at about ten o’clock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "likeness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being similar in appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a definite family likeness around the eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painting or other image of a person that looks very like them:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people didn't think the statue was a good likeness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a similarity:",
        "examples": [
          "Sandy bears a much stronger likeness to her mother than to her father."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A painting, photograph, or other representation described as a good likeness looks very similar to the person or thing it represents.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "likes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the things that you enjoy:",
        "examples": [
          "She knows her children’s likes and dislikes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "likewise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the same way:",
        "examples": [
          "Just water these plants twice a week, and likewise the ones in the bedroom.",
          "informal \"I don't have time to spend hours preparing one dish!\" \"Likewise (= it's the same for me).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the same way or manner; similarly:",
        "examples": [
          "We put up a fence, and other neighbors did likewise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling that you like someone or something; the fact of liking someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a liking for fine wines.",
          "I'm developing quite a liking for jazz.",
          "The dessert was too sweet for my liking (= I like it less sweet).",
          "formal Is the room to your liking, Sir (= are you satisfied with it)?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lilacs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bush or small tree with sweet-smelling purple or white flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "The lilacs are in bloom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale colour between pink and purple",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a pale colour between pink and purple",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bush or small tree with sweet-smelling purple or white flowers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lilies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of various plants with a large, bell-shaped flower on a long stem:",
        "examples": [
          "Two identical large vases of lilies framed the fireplace.",
          "The leaves of some lilies are toxic to cats and can cause harm if they eat a lot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant with large, usually bell-shaped flowers on long stems",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lilliputian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely small",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of various plants with a large, bell-shaped flower on a long stem:",
        "examples": [
          "Two identical large vases of lilies framed the fireplace.",
          "The leaves of some lilies are toxic to cats and can cause harm if they eat a lot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant with large, usually bell-shaped flowers on long stems",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lima": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, flat, pale yellow or pale green bean",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an edible, flat, pale green bean",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "limb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an arm or leg of a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident victims mostly had injuries to their lower limbs (= legs).",
          "an artificial limb"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large branch of a tree:",
        "examples": [
          "An 18-year-old student at California State University died yesterday when she was struck by a falling limb from a large oak tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arm or leg of a person or animal, or an animal’s wing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large branch of a tree",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "limber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) able to bend and move easily and smoothly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to bend and move easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Good posture makes your muscles more limber."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "limbo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the place between heaven and hell to which Roman Catholics believe that the spirits of dead children who have not been baptized go:",
        "examples": [
          "Limbo is the theological belief that children who die before being baptized are suspended in a space between heaven and hell.",
          "In 1905 Pope Pius X declared that children who die without baptism go into limbo, where they do not enjoy God, but they do not suffer either."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an uncertain situation that you cannot control and in which there is no progress or improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "Until we have official permission to go ahead with the plans we're in limbo.",
          "We felt that we were left in limbo wondering what was happening.",
          "The prison camp was a kind of juridical limbo where people could be held indefinitely without trial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dance from the West Indies in which the dancer bends backwards to go under a low bar that is made lower each time he or she goes under it:",
        "examples": [
          "She was teaching her dad how to do the limbo.",
          "Try doing a limbo under a really low wire.",
          "There was a bit of limbo dancing going on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an uncertain situation that you cannot control and in which there is no progress or improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "Until we've got official permission to go ahead with the plans we will remain in limbo.",
          "bureaucratic/political/legal limbo"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "limbs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an arm or leg of a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident victims mostly had injuries to their lower limbs (= legs).",
          "an artificial limb"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large branch of a tree:",
        "examples": [
          "An 18-year-old student at California State University died yesterday when she was struck by a falling limb from a large oak tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arm or leg of a person or animal, or an animal’s wing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large branch of a tree",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round fruit containing a lot of juice that is sour like a lemon but smaller and green, or the small tree on which this fruit grows",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large tree with leaves shaped like a heart and pale yellow flowers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a white substance that is used especially to spread on the land to improve the quality of earth so that crops grow better",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "white material that collects inside water pipes, kettles, etc. in areas where the water is hard (= contains a lot of natural chemicals)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread the substance lime on a piece of land",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a green, oval fruit whose juice has a sour taste",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a white powdery substance used in building materials and to improve earth for crops",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "limelight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "public attention and interest:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been in the limelight recently, following the release of her controversial new film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "public attention and interest:",
        "examples": [
          "He always tried to avoid the limelight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "limes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round fruit containing a lot of juice that is sour like a lemon but smaller and green, or the small tree on which this fruit grows",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large tree with leaves shaped like a heart and pale yellow flowers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a white substance that is used especially to spread on the land to improve the quality of earth so that crops grow better",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "white material that collects inside water pipes, kettles, etc. in areas where the water is hard (= contains a lot of natural chemicals)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread the substance lime on a piece of land",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a green, oval fruit whose juice has a sour taste",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a white powdery substance used in building materials and to improve earth for crops",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "limestone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a white or light grey rock that is used as a building material and in the making of cement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gray rock formed from the shells of sea animals, used in buildings and making cement",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "limey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an insulting word for a British person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "limit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the greatest amount, number, or level of something that is either possible or allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there a limit on the amount of money you can claim?",
          "I think we ought to put a strict limit on the amount of time we can spend on the project.",
          "There's a limit to the number of times I can stop what I'm doing just so I can help him!",
          "We set a time limit of 30 minutes for the test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of something that is enough and not too much:",
        "examples": [
          "Three cocktails are my limit.",
          "I won't have any more - I know my limit!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very annoying or not convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "And now you're cutting your toenails in bed! That really is the limit!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the largest amount of alcohol that is legally allowed to be present in the blood while a person is driving a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "She was definitely driving over the limit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "limit:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to play squash, but I'm 60 and I know my limits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control something so that it is not greater than a particular amount, number, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been asked to limit my speech to ten minutes maximum.",
          "Having so little money to spend on an apartment does limit you in your choice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the greatest amount, number, or level allowed or possible:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a limit to her patience.",
          "Two cups of coffee are my limit.",
          "Spending limits were imposed by the mayor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control something so that it is not greater than a particular amount, number, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "I have to limit my talk to 20 minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the greatest amount, number, or level that is possible or allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "beyond/over/outside the limit Am I over the limit on the amount of money I can claim?",
          "below/within/under the limit Wages accounted for 57% of turnover - just under the 60% limit recommended by industry experts.",
          "a limit to sth There's a limit to the number of times I can stop what I'm doing just so I can help him!",
          "a limit on sth I think we ought to put a strict limit on the amount of time we can spend on the project.",
          "impose/place/set a limit We set a time limit of thirty minutes for the test.",
          "exceed/reach/reduce a limit",
          "stretch/push the limit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control something so that it is not more than a particular amount, number, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "limit damage/liability This change can help to limit environmental damage.",
          "limit the effectiveness/usefulness of sth Farmers cover coca leaves with substances that limit the effectiveness of the herbicide spray.",
          "limit sth's scope Regulations limit their scope to activities of a commercial nature carried out in other countries.",
          "limit sth to sth I've been asked to limit my speech to ten minutes maximum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control the amount of something or the type of thing that a person or organization can have:",
        "examples": [
          "limit sb to sth Having so little money to spend on a car does limit you to an older used model.",
          "The city's economy limits the poor to menial service jobs.",
          "limit yourself to sth Older investors do not have to limit themselves to corporate bonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be only available to a particular person or group or to only affect a particular person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "Coupons for a 15% discount will be limited to the first 1000 people to visit the site.",
          "An outbreak of flu was limited to people who travelled in the winter months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "limitation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of controlling and especially reducing something:",
        "examples": [
          "the limitation of nuclear weapons"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something has limitations, that person or thing is not as good as they or it could be:",
        "examples": [
          "Living in an apartment is fine, but it does have its limitations - for example, you don't have your own garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of controlling, or something that controls:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The major limitation of early record players was the short playing time of the records.",
          "[ U ] They favor anything that involves limitation of government control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that controls or reduces something:",
        "examples": [
          "limitation on/upon sth There are strict limitations on where such businesses can locate.",
          "impose/place limitations on sb/sth Our course registration system placed limitations on how many students at one time could register for courses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of controlling or reducing something:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the aims of the union from the beginning was the limitation of employers' authority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone or something has limitations, they are not as good as they could be:",
        "examples": [
          "Limitations imposed by its subject matter make the book a dull read.",
          "Despite his limitations as a manager, he always brings projects to completion on time.",
          "acknowledge/recognize sth's limitations The UN must acknowledge its limitations, and avoid getting dragged into conflicts it cannot resolve."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "limitations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something has limitations, that person or thing is not as good as they or it could be:",
        "examples": [
          "Living in an apartment is fine, but it does have its limitations - for example, you don't have your own garden.",
          "Despite her limitations as an actress, she was a great entertainer.",
          "The book is certainly entertaining, despite its limitations.",
          "You need to be aware of the software's limitations.",
          "We soon ran up against the limitations of our tools."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "limited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small in amount or number:",
        "examples": [
          "a limited choice",
          "limited resources"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kept within a particular size, range, time, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Places on the bus are limited to 50 - so book early!",
          "The problem of stress is certainly not limited to people who work (= it exists for others too)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the name of a limited company",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Limited also means kept within a particular size, range, time, or group:",
        "examples": [
          "The advanced course is limited to those who have already taken the introductory course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kept within a particular size or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a limited budget so it forces us to be imaginative with advertising.",
          "a limited number/amount A limited number of tickets will be on sale from tomorrow.",
          "limited to sth The other driver's policy was limited to $50,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small in amount, number, or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "To a limited extent, we control the market because we are the most respected brand.",
          "There is a limited availability of reinsurance cover for pollution cleanup.",
          "We are doing what we can with limited resources.",
          "The selection of jobs on offer is fairly limited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the name of a limited company:",
        "examples": [
          "Honda Motor Company Limited is a client."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "limiting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "preventing you from having much choice:",
        "examples": [
          "Not eating meat or fish can be very limiting when you go to a restaurant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "limitless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without limit:",
        "examples": [
          "the limitless sky",
          "The congresswoman said that the days of limitless spending were over."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "limits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "limit:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to play squash, but I'm 60 and I know my limits.",
          "His genius knows no limits.",
          "The pay rise was in excess of spending limits imposed/set by the government.",
          "In his view, parents are increasingly unable to set limits for their children.",
          "This novel takes us to the limits of our imagination."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "limo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, expensive car, often driven by a chauffeur (= a person employed to drive a car for someone else); short for",
        "examples": [
          "Despite his fame, he chooses to take the bus rather than get around in a chauffeur-driven limo.",
          "He got the limo driver to drive backwards up an alley to avoid people trying to follow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "limos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, expensive car, often driven by a chauffeur (= a person employed to drive a car for someone else); short for",
        "examples": [
          "Despite his fame, he chooses to take the bus rather than get around in a chauffeur-driven limo.",
          "He got the limo driver to drive backwards up an alley to avoid people trying to follow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "limousine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, expensive car, often driven by a chauffeur (= a person employed to drive a car for someone else)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small bus to take people to and from an airport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, comfortable car, or a small bus that takes people to and from an airport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, expensive car driven by a paid driver:",
        "examples": [
          "Fourteen people fit inside the stretch limousine that took us to the gallery opening.",
          "a chauffer-driven limousine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small bus or van to take people to and from an airport:",
        "examples": [
          "The limousine dropped us at the international terminal.",
          "Two buses he uses for his limousine service were painted purple and gold."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "limousines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, expensive car, often driven by a chauffeur (= a person employed to drive a car for someone else)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small bus to take people to and from an airport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, comfortable car, or a small bus that takes people to and from an airport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, expensive car driven by a paid driver:",
        "examples": [
          "Fourteen people fit inside the stretch limousine that took us to the gallery opening.",
          "a chauffer-driven limousine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small bus or van to take people to and from an airport:",
        "examples": [
          "The limousine dropped us at the international terminal.",
          "Two buses he uses for his limousine service were painted purple and gold."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "limp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to walk slowly and with difficulty because of having an injured or painful leg or foot:",
        "examples": [
          "Three minutes into the game, Jackson limped off the pitch with a serious ankle injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or develop slowly and with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "The little boat limped slowly towards the shore.",
          "After limping along for almost two years, the economy is starting to show signs of recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soft and neither firm nor stiff:",
        "examples": [
          "a limp lettuce leaf/salad",
          "a limp handshake"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of walking slowly and with difficulty because of having an injured or painful leg or foot:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a slight limp.",
          "He walks with a limp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with an irregular step, esp. because your foot or leg is hurt:",
        "examples": [
          "Jackson limped off the field after injuring his ankle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not firm or stiff:",
        "examples": [
          "The lettuce in this salad is completely limp."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "limping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk slowly and with difficulty because of having an injured or painful leg or foot:",
        "examples": [
          "Three minutes into the game, Jackson limped off the pitch with a serious ankle injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or develop slowly and with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "The little boat limped slowly towards the shore.",
          "After limping along for almost two years, the economy is starting to show signs of recovery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lincoln": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of brown cow, originally bred in England, that is kept for its meat:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a herd of Lincoln Reds.",
          "The farm specializes in pedigree meat including Lincoln Red beef and Suffolk lamb."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lindy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fast, energetic dance popular during the late 1930s and 1940s, that includes some steps with a partner and some improvised steps (= invented at the time):",
        "examples": [
          "Lindy Hop started in Harlem, New York, when local dancers added to the popular Charleston with fast spins, cartwheels and jumps.",
          "Swing dance includes the jitterbug, the jive, and the Lindy hop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dance a Lindy hop:",
        "examples": [
          "He wrote about flapper girls and Lindy hopping all night long."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lineage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the members of a person's family who are directly related to that person and who lived a long time before him or her:",
        "examples": [
          "She's very proud of her ancient royal lineage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the living things that are related directly to the same living thing that existed long ago",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "linear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "consisting of relating to lines or length:",
        "examples": [
          "Linear features, such as walls and roads, are easy to see from the air because they cut across natural features.",
          "Linear measurements may be given either in imperial or metric units, but area is normally quoted in square metres.",
          "a linear diagram"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving events or thoughts in which one follows another one directly:",
        "examples": [
          "Usually, stories are told in a linear way, from start to finish.",
          "These mental exercises are designed to break linear thinking habits and encourage creativity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving a situation in which one thing changes at the same rate as another, so that the relationship between them does not change:",
        "examples": [
          "The throughput remains constant and the latency shows a linear increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A linear equation (= mathematical statement) describes a situation in which one thing changes at the same rate as another, so that the relationship between them does not change. Linear equations have the form of straight lines, rather than curves, on a graph:",
        "examples": [
          "These equations form a straight line graph so they are called linear equations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to traditional television in which programmes are broadcast at particular times on particular channels to a general audience:",
        "examples": [
          "Linear TV is the traditional way television has been provided to households for decades.",
          "The BBC says that viewers are watching 44% more linear channels compared with this time last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Linear editing is a method of editing video, images, or audio (= sound) files by working through each part of a file in order, rather than going directly to the part of the file you want to edit:",
        "examples": [
          "conventional linear editing of videotape"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to length, rather than area or volume:",
        "examples": [
          "This carpet costs $12 per linear foot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of stories or ideas) continuing in a clear and reasonable way from one part to the next:",
        "examples": [
          "The book offers excitement, linear plot development, and dramatic descriptions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of or related to straight lines:",
        "examples": [
          "The garden has very linear paths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving a series of events or thoughts in which one follows another directly:",
        "examples": [
          "These mental exercises are designed to break linear thinking habits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "direct and clear:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there a linear relationship between salaries and productivity?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "linebacker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a player in American football who tries to stop players from the other team from moving the ball along the field",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in football) a player on defense who tries to stop players from the other team from moving the ball along the field:",
        "examples": [
          "a middle/outside linebacker"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "linebackers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a player in American football who tries to stop players from the other team from moving the ball along the field",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in football) a player on defense who tries to stop players from the other team from moving the ball along the field:",
        "examples": [
          "a middle/outside linebacker"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of paper) having lines printed across it :",
        "examples": [
          "lined paper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the skin on the face) having lines because of age:",
        "examples": [
          "His face was heavily lined."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a piece of clothing is lined, it has an extra layer of thin material sewn inside it:",
        "examples": [
          "a lined skirt"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "linen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong cloth made from the fibres of the flax plant:",
        "examples": [
          "a linen jacket",
          "the crumpled charm of linen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sheets, tablecloths, etc. made from linen or a similar material:",
        "examples": [
          "bed linen You have to bring your own towels, but all bed linen is supplied.",
          "table linen White table linen and candlelight add a formal touch to your meal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong cloth that is woven from plant fibers:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a linen jacket"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "linens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "cloth items for the home, such as sheets and tablecloths, made from linen or a similar material like cotton:",
        "examples": [
          "a bed dressed with layers of pillows and linens"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object or material that is used to cover the inside surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Heat the oven to 170°C and fill your baking tin with paper cupcake liners.",
          "The plants growing on the roof sit on top of a waterproof liner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something, especially a type of make-up, that is used to make a line around the edges of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Using a black liquid liner, trace a line above your upper eyelashes.",
          "Outline your lips with liner first, she advises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large ship for carrying passengers in comfort on long journeys:",
        "examples": [
          "cruise liner 650,000 tourists come to the port each summer aboard giant cruise liners.",
          "ocean liner He was an entertainer working on an ocean liner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another name for a",
        "examples": [
          "He hit a soft liner to the first baseman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large ship operated by a transport company:",
        "examples": [
          "an ocean/cruise liner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large ship for carrying passengers in comfort on long journeys:",
        "examples": [
          "cruise/luxury/ocean liner The ocean liner set out from Miami for Port-au-Prince."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a punishment for school students in which a sentence has to be written repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "She got 200 lines for swearing at her teacher.",
          "We had to stay behind after school and write lines.",
          "We were given lines for minor misdeeds.",
          "You can't leave this room until you have finished your lines.",
          "If you answer back once, you get 50 lines and if you do it again, you get 100."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lineup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people that has been brought together to form a team or take part in an event:",
        "examples": [
          "Several important changes are expected in the lineup for Thursday's game.",
          "We've got a star-studded lineup of guests on tonight's show.",
          "Bryan Bulaga is back in the starting lineup for the Packers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a row of people, including a person who is believed to have committed a crime, who are shown to a witness (= person who saw the crime) to find out if the witness recognizes that person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the order in which the players in a baseball team hit the ball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people that has been brought together to form a team or take part in an event:",
        "examples": [
          "the starting lineup for today’s game",
          "a star-studded lineup of guests on the show"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lineup is also a row of people brought together by the police so that a person who saw a crime can recognize the criminal among them.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for age, sex, and location: used when you are talking to someone in an internet chat room and you want to ask how old they are, if they are male or female, and where they live",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "linger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take a long time to leave or disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "After the play had finished, we lingered for a while in the bar hoping to catch sight of the actors.",
          "The smell from the fire still lingered days later.",
          "It's impossible to forget such horrific events - they linger (on) in the memory forever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take longer than usual to leave or disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "We went to small cafes where we could linger over cappuccino.",
          "The smell lingered in the kitchen for days."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lingerie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "women's underwear",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "women’s underwear or clothing worn in bed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lingering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lasting a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave him a long, lingering kiss.",
          "She says she stopped seeing him, but I still have lingering doubts.",
          "The defeat ends any lingering hopes she might have had of winning the championship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lingers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take a long time to leave or disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "After the play had finished, we lingered for a while in the bar hoping to catch sight of the actors.",
          "The smell from the fire still lingered days later.",
          "It's impossible to forget such horrific events - they linger (on) in the memory forever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take longer than usual to leave or disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "We went to small cafes where we could linger over cappuccino.",
          "The smell lingered in the kitchen for days."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lingo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a foreign language:",
        "examples": [
          "In Italy, of course, Stef can speak the lingo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of language that contains a lot of unusual or technical expressions:",
        "examples": [
          "internet lingo"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "language containing slang (= informal language) or technical expressions, or a foreign language:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] In typical Hollywood lingo, he said, \"This is gonna be big.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "linguistics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of the structure and development of language in general or of particular languages",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of the structure and development of language in general or of particular languages",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a material or substance that covers the inside surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a coat/jacket lining",
          "the lining of the stomach"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "material that covers the inside surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The lining of my jacket is torn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "link": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a connection between two people, things, or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a direct link between diet and heart disease.",
          "Their links with Mexico are still strong.",
          "diplomatic links between the two countries"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a connection between documents on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Click on this link to visit our online bookshop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the rings in a chain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a connection between two or more people, things, or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "The explosions are not thought to be linked in any way.",
          "The use of CFCs was linked to the depletion of the ozone layer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect two objects or places physically:",
        "examples": [
          "It can play MP3 music files and can be linked to an iPod with an extra lead.",
          "Turkey, because of its location linking the European and Asian continents, has become a primary transit point for the efforts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a connection with a website, social media post, video, etc. on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "We will link to this post from the project website.",
          "She linked a video about finding work on social media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a connection between two things:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a clear link between poverty and malnutrition.",
          "A high-speed rail link brings you to the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the rings in a chain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or image on a website that can take you to another document or website",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of travelling or communicating between two places or systems:",
        "examples": [
          "a bus/rail/road link",
          "transport/transportation links",
          "link between sth (and sth) There are plans to upgrade the road links between the two countries.",
          "a phone/video link",
          "Interviews can be carried out by video link.",
          "This device creates a link between computers, enabling you to share files, no matter what their size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a relationship between two or more people, countries, companies, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "link with sb/sth Their links with Britain are still strong.",
          "build/establish/strengthen links We need to strengthen our links with colleges doing similar work to ours.",
          "business/trade links"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a connection between two or more facts, events, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "link between sth (and sth) The key thing here is the link between consumer confidence and spending on non-essentials.",
          "direct/clear/strong link There is a direct link between the value of the used car and new car prices for the same model.",
          "clear/close/strong link Historical data show the clear link between income tax rates and the size of domestic government spending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or image in an electronic document or on a website that you can click on to take you to another part of the document, another document, or another website:",
        "examples": [
          "Read this tutorial for web developers in order to find out how to add a link to another website.",
          "Click on this link to visit our online bookstore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect two or more places, people, or things:",
        "examples": [
          "link sth to/with sth This corridor links the new offices to the main building.",
          "a new motorway in Ireland, linking Dublin with Galway",
          "All our workstations are linked together with each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or show a connection between two or more people, things, or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "link sth to/with sth The objective is to link the strategy of the corporation with the reality of its business.",
          "be linked to sth Asbestos-related diseases are generally linked to sustained exposure over many years.",
          "Her name is being linked to one of the top jobs in the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if the value of money, investments, payments, etc. is linked to something else, it will change when that thing changes:",
        "examples": [
          "linked to sth Over a long period, investments linked to stock markets are likely to give the best returns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a connection between websites on the internet, or from part of one website to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Anyone who has a website can link theirs to another site.",
          "Does this website link to other client sites the company has designed?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow a link to go to another website or part of a website on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Click here to link to our customer service website."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "linked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a connection between two or more people, things, or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "The explosions are not thought to be linked in any way.",
          "The use of CFCs was linked to the depletion of the ozone layer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect two objects or places physically:",
        "examples": [
          "It can play MP3 music files and can be linked to an iPod with an extra lead.",
          "Turkey, because of its location linking the European and Asian continents, has become a primary transit point for the efforts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a connection with a website, social media post, video, etc. on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "We will link to this post from the project website.",
          "She linked a video about finding work on social media."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "linking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a connection between two or more people, things, or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "The explosions are not thought to be linked in any way.",
          "The use of CFCs was linked to the depletion of the ozone layer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect two objects or places physically:",
        "examples": [
          "It can play MP3 music files and can be linked to an iPod with an extra lead.",
          "Turkey, because of its location linking the European and Asian continents, has become a primary transit point for the efforts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a connection with a website, social media post, video, etc. on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "We will link to this post from the project website.",
          "She linked a video about finding work on social media."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "links": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large area of hills covered with sand near the sea, used for playing golf on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any area of land that is used for playing golf on",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lino": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stiff, smooth material that is used for covering floors",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard, smooth floor covering",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short threads that come off the surface of cloth when it is being produced",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "soft material made from cloth threads, used for protecting injuries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "small loose pieces of cotton, wool, etc. that stick on the surface of a fabric, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "small, loose cloth fibers or pieces of thread:",
        "examples": [
          "My black sweater is covered with lint."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large wild animal of the cat family with yellowish-brown fur that lives in Africa and southern Asia:",
        "examples": [
          "a pride (= group) of lions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is important, successful, or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "a literary lion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, strong animal of the cat family from Africa and Asia which has yellow-brown fur, the male having a large mane (= long neck fur)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the largest part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Basic womenswear categories now constitute the lion's share of clothing industry sales.",
          "get/take/receive the lion's share The company gets the lion's share of its profits from personal computer sales."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lioness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a female lion:",
        "examples": [
          "Through the clouds of dust, we could see a prowling lioness quietly picking out her next kill.",
          "Lionesses hunting in groups have been found to be more successful than lionesses hunting alone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, brown wild cat that lives in North and South America",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an older woman who has sexual relationships with younger men",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, brown, wild cat found in North and South America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the two soft parts that form the upper and lower edges of the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "She kissed me on the lips.",
          "He licked his lips.",
          "He had chocolate on his upper/lower lip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of an edge of a container that is shaped to allow liquid to be poured easily from the container",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of arguing with someone in a way that is rude or does not show enough respect:",
        "examples": [
          "That's enough of your lip!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two edges of flesh around the opening of the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "She licked/pursed/puckered her lips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Lip gloss is a makeup put on the lips to make them shiny.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the edge of a container or opening, esp. the part of the edge used for pouring",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "speech that is rude and shows a lack of respect:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t give me any more of your lip."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the two soft parts that form the upper and lower edges of the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "She kissed me on the lips.",
          "He licked his lips.",
          "He had chocolate on his upper/lower lip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of an edge of a container that is shaped to allow liquid to be poured easily from the container",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of arguing with someone in a way that is rude or does not show enough respect:",
        "examples": [
          "That's enough of your lip!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two edges of flesh around the opening of the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "She licked/pursed/puckered her lips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Lip gloss is a makeup put on the lips to make them shiny.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the edge of a container or opening, esp. the part of the edge used for pouring",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "speech that is rude and shows a lack of respect:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t give me any more of your lip."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lipstick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a coloured substance that is put on the lips to improve or change their colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a makeup for coloring a person’s lips, usually enclosed in a tube",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "liquefy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause a gas or a solid to) change into a liquid form:",
        "examples": [
          "Gases liquefy under pressure.",
          "To liquefy it, the gas is cooled to minus 260 degrees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change an asset (= something you own such as property) into money, or into an asset that can be changed into money easily:",
        "examples": [
          "If we were to liquefy all our assets we could afford anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make something liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Gases liquefy under pressure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liquid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance, such as water, that is not solid or a gas and that can be poured easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Mercury is a liquid at room temperature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a consonant sound in which the tongue partly closes the mouth so that a sound similar to a vowel is made, for example l and r in English:",
        "examples": [
          "Swift claimed that vowels and liquids were more typical of female speech.",
          "Japanese has only one liquid consonant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the form of a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "liquid hydrogen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a very clear appearance similar to water:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a handsome man with dark, liquid eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the form of money, rather than investments or property, or able to be changed into money easily:",
        "examples": [
          "She has very few liquid assets as most of her wealth is tied up in property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving moving the body in a smooth and continuous way, especially when dancing:",
        "examples": [
          "The girls had gathered into a liquid, dancing group.",
          "We admired the sweeping fluidity of the dancers' arms and their liquid spines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that flows easily and is neither a gas nor a solid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the form of money, rather than investments or property, or able to be changed into money easily:",
        "examples": [
          "liquid assets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the form of cash, or able to be changed into cash easily:",
        "examples": [
          "People should hold some cash in more liquid investments for emergencies.",
          "In such situations, it's advisable to keep your assets liquid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having cash:",
        "examples": [
          "The fund will typically invest in large liquid companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a market is liquid, it is easy to buy and sell in it, and a lot of buying and selling takes place:",
        "examples": [
          "The foreign exchange market is the largest, most liquid market in the world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liquidate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause a business to close, so that its assets can be sold to pay its debts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell your investments or property to make them available in the form of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors have started to liquidate their mutual funds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who liquidates a business closes it and sells what it owns.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business liquidates or is liquidated, it is closed so that its assets can be sold to pay its debts:",
        "examples": [
          "The only way for management to return value to shareholders in the short term is to liquidate the company and return the cash.",
          "As the customer of a brokerage that's being liquidated, you should receive a warning in the mail or see notices in the newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell something in order to get cash:",
        "examples": [
          "She liquidated the stock and pulled about $10,000 from savings to pay off her debt.",
          "In the event of a reclamation, the Fund may liquidate sufficient shares from a shareholder's account to reimburse the government or the private source."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay off a debt:",
        "examples": [
          "They were required to liquidate the debt within 30 days of the date due."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liquidation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of closing a business, so that its assets can be sold to pay its debts, or an instance of this:",
        "examples": [
          "After three years of heavy losses the company went into liquidation with debts totalling £100 million.",
          "The construction industry is noted for its high rate of liquidations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a company stops operating and sells all its assets in order to pay its debts:",
        "examples": [
          "go into liquidation After three years of heavy losses the company went into liquidation with debts totalling £100 million.",
          "put sth into liquidation They were forced to put the company into liquidation in June."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which an asset is sold in order to get cash:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts generally regard the liquidation of shares by corporate insiders as bad news."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liquidity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being available in the form of money, rather than investments or property, or of being able to be changed into money easily:",
        "examples": [
          "The group has excellent liquidity.",
          "This liquidity problem is very serious for small and medium-sized business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money, rather than investments or property, or assets that can be changed into money easily:",
        "examples": [
          "A firm may be unable to pay its suppliers unless it has spare liquidity.",
          "Asian markets supply much of the liquidity that keeps the U. S. economy afloat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being able to be changed into cash easily:",
        "examples": [
          "the liquidity of assets/investments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of having enough money or assets to pay any money that is owed:",
        "examples": [
          "The business no longer has sufficient liquidity to meet its operational needs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to buy or sell easily on a market, for example a market in shares or bonds:",
        "examples": [
          "They were forced to intervene, in order to maintain the liquidity of the market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liquids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance, such as water, that is not solid or a gas and that can be poured easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Mercury is a liquid at room temperature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a consonant sound in which the tongue partly closes the mouth so that a sound similar to a vowel is made, for example l and r in English:",
        "examples": [
          "Swift claimed that vowels and liquids were more typical of female speech.",
          "Japanese has only one liquid consonant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the form of a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "liquid hydrogen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a very clear appearance similar to water:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a handsome man with dark, liquid eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the form of money, rather than investments or property, or able to be changed into money easily:",
        "examples": [
          "She has very few liquid assets as most of her wealth is tied up in property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving moving the body in a smooth and continuous way, especially when dancing:",
        "examples": [
          "The girls had gathered into a liquid, dancing group.",
          "We admired the sweeping fluidity of the dancers' arms and their liquid spines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that flows easily and is neither a gas nor a solid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the form of money, rather than investments or property, or able to be changed into money easily:",
        "examples": [
          "liquid assets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the form of cash, or able to be changed into cash easily:",
        "examples": [
          "People should hold some cash in more liquid investments for emergencies.",
          "In such situations, it's advisable to keep your assets liquid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having cash:",
        "examples": [
          "The fund will typically invest in large liquid companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a market is liquid, it is easy to buy and sell in it, and a lot of buying and selling takes place:",
        "examples": [
          "The foreign exchange market is the largest, most liquid market in the world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liquor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong alcoholic drink:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent most of his money on liquor and drugs.",
          "Count a drink as 12 ounces of regular beer, 5 ounces of wine or one shot of liquor or spirits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the liquid in which food is cooked or steeped (= kept in to improve its flavour):",
        "examples": [
          "Take the mixture off the heat once it has concentrated to a thin but aromatic liquor.",
          "Lift the pears out of the liquor into a serving bowl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an alcoholic drink, esp. one that has been distilled (= heated to a gas, then cooled to a liquid)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pattern representing a flower with three separate parts joined at the bottom, used in coats of arms",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lisp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pronounce \"s\" and \"z\" sounds like \"th\"",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone speaks with a lisp, they pronounce \"s\" and \"z\" sounds like \"th\":",
        "examples": [
          "I was teased a lot at school because I spoke with a lisp.",
          "He has a slight lisp and is conscious of it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer programming language designed for processing lists of text:",
        "examples": [
          "Lisp is the standard research tool of artificial intelligence scientists in the United States."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pronounce \"s\" and \"z\" sounds like \"th,\" so that \"sin\" sounds like \"thin\" and \"Zen\" sounds like \"then\"",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lisping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pronounce \"s\" and \"z\" sounds like \"th\"",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "list": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a record of short pieces of information, such as people's names, usually written or printed with a single thing on each line and often ordered in a way that makes a particular thing easy to find:",
        "examples": [
          "a shopping list",
          "Is your name on the list?",
          "I've made a list of places I'd like to visit while we're in Paris."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a ship has a list, it leans to one side.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a list, or to include something in a list:",
        "examples": [
          "I've listed some useful reading material on the handout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a ship) to lean to one side, especially as a result of damage:",
        "examples": [
          "The tanker is listing badly and liable to sink at any moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a company's shares available on a particular financial market:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year, eight new companies were listed on the Lahore stock exchange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something, especially a property, available for people to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "The actor has listed his 5,000-sq.-ft. house and plans to find a new place in the Los Angeles area.",
          "If you look on the internet, you'll find the product listed on several websites.",
          "US The real estate agent suggested we list at $700,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record of short pieces of information usually arranged one below the other so that they can be read easily or counted:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a long list of things we need to get for our new house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a ship) to lean to one side:",
        "examples": [
          "The tanker is listing badly and may sink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a record of short pieces of information, usually arranging one below the other so that they can be read easily or counted:",
        "examples": [
          "The professor gave us a handout in which she listed the books we were supposed to read for the course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record of short pieces of information, such as people's names, usually written or printed with a single thing on each line and often ordered in a way that makes a particular thing easy to find:",
        "examples": [
          "a list of possible candidates for the job",
          "I've made a list of this week's orders.",
          "on a list Is your name on the list?",
          "New office furniture is not high on our list of priorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a list, or to include something in a list:",
        "examples": [
          "I've listed some useful reading material on the handout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a company's shares available on a particular stock market:",
        "examples": [
          "list sth on/in sth Eight new companies were listed on the Lahore stock exchange.",
          "A growing number of Latin American companies have their shares listed in the US.",
          "Many have decided not to list in New York, mainly because of the high cost of regulatory compliance there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when something lists, or is listed, at a particular price, it is for sale at that price:",
        "examples": [
          "list (sth) at/for sth The property in W 4th Street has just been listed at over $2 million."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "listed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a list, or to include something in a list:",
        "examples": [
          "I've listed some useful reading material on the handout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a ship) to lean to one side, especially as a result of damage:",
        "examples": [
          "The tanker is listing badly and liable to sink at any moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a company's shares available on a particular financial market:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year, eight new companies were listed on the Lahore stock exchange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something, especially a property, available for people to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "The actor has listed his 5,000-sq.-ft. house and plans to find a new place in the Los Angeles area.",
          "If you look on the internet, you'll find the product listed on several websites.",
          "US The real estate agent suggested we list at $700,000."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "listened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give attention to someone or something in order to hear him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "What kind of music do you listen to?",
          "She does all the talking - I just sit and listen.",
          "You haven't listened to a word I've said!",
          "We listened in silence as the names of the dead were read out.",
          "Listen, we really need to submit our insurance claim this weekend.",
          "Listen to this! You can win a car just by answering three simple questions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "listener": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who listens:",
        "examples": [
          "We've received a lot of complaints about the changes from regular listeners to the programme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who listens, especially to a radio programme:",
        "examples": [
          "We're targeting our advertising at regular listeners to the programme."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "listeners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who listens:",
        "examples": [
          "We've received a lot of complaints about the changes from regular listeners to the programme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who listens, especially to a radio programme:",
        "examples": [
          "We're targeting our advertising at regular listeners to the programme."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "listening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give attention to someone or something in order to hear him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "What kind of music do you listen to?",
          "She does all the talking - I just sit and listen.",
          "You haven't listened to a word I've said!",
          "We listened in silence as the names of the dead were read out.",
          "Listen, we really need to submit our insurance claim this weekend.",
          "Listen to this! You can win a car just by answering three simple questions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "listens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give attention to someone or something in order to hear him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "What kind of music do you listen to?",
          "She does all the talking - I just sit and listen.",
          "You haven't listened to a word I've said!",
          "We listened in silence as the names of the dead were read out.",
          "Listen, we really need to submit our insurance claim this weekend.",
          "Listen to this! You can win a car just by answering three simple questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of listening to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Have a listen to this! I've never heard anything like it before.",
          "Their new record has just come out, and I gave it a listen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give attention to something you can hear or to a person who is speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you really listen to music while you do your homework?",
          "Listen, we really need to do something about having this place painted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lister": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the most famous of all famous people:",
        "examples": [
          "He's not yet an A-lister, but his popularity is growing.",
          "It's not unusual to see an A-lister on the street in London, Paris, or New York."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "listing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a list of information that is published regularly, or an item on this list:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll check the TV listings to see what's on tonight.",
          "The site maintains a listing of free events for children in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an item in a list of information that is published regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "To find the correct TV channel, check the listings in your local newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list, or one part of a list:",
        "examples": [
          "Here you will find a comprehensive listing of all transportation websites.",
          "Do you have a phone listing for A. P. Morrow Inc?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in a list of companies whose shares are bought and sold on a particular stock market, or the act of putting a company on a list:",
        "examples": [
          "The software company is considering a stock market listing in London.",
          "A full listing for the company on the Dublin and London stock exchanges is slated for October 2."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information about different types of entertainment and activities that is published in newspapers and magazines, or on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "TV listings"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "listless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having no energy and enthusiasm and unwilling to do anything needing effort:",
        "examples": [
          "He's seemed listless and a little depressed ever since he got his exam results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tired and weak, and lacking energy or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "As the tennis match continued in the 90° heat, his play grew listless and he made a number of errors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an economy, stock market, etc. in which there is not much activity or trade:",
        "examples": [
          "Stocks closed mixed in listless trading ahead of Saturday's presidential elections."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a record of short pieces of information, such as people's names, usually written or printed with a single thing on each line and often ordered in a way that makes a particular thing easy to find:",
        "examples": [
          "a shopping list",
          "Is your name on the list?",
          "I've made a list of places I'd like to visit while we're in Paris."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a ship has a list, it leans to one side.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a list, or to include something in a list:",
        "examples": [
          "I've listed some useful reading material on the handout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a ship) to lean to one side, especially as a result of damage:",
        "examples": [
          "The tanker is listing badly and liable to sink at any moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a company's shares available on a particular financial market:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year, eight new companies were listed on the Lahore stock exchange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something, especially a property, available for people to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "The actor has listed his 5,000-sq.-ft. house and plans to find a new place in the Los Angeles area.",
          "If you look on the internet, you'll find the product listed on several websites.",
          "US The real estate agent suggested we list at $700,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record of short pieces of information usually arranged one below the other so that they can be read easily or counted:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a long list of things we need to get for our new house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a ship) to lean to one side:",
        "examples": [
          "The tanker is listing badly and may sink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a record of short pieces of information, usually arranging one below the other so that they can be read easily or counted:",
        "examples": [
          "The professor gave us a handout in which she listed the books we were supposed to read for the course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record of short pieces of information, such as people's names, usually written or printed with a single thing on each line and often ordered in a way that makes a particular thing easy to find:",
        "examples": [
          "a list of possible candidates for the job",
          "I've made a list of this week's orders.",
          "on a list Is your name on the list?",
          "New office furniture is not high on our list of priorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a list, or to include something in a list:",
        "examples": [
          "I've listed some useful reading material on the handout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a company's shares available on a particular stock market:",
        "examples": [
          "list sth on/in sth Eight new companies were listed on the Lahore stock exchange.",
          "A growing number of Latin American companies have their shares listed in the US.",
          "Many have decided not to list in New York, mainly because of the high cost of regulatory compliance there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when something lists, or is listed, at a particular price, it is for sale at that price:",
        "examples": [
          "list (sth) at/for sth The property in W 4th Street has just been listed at over $2 million."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for literature:",
        "examples": [
          "a degree in English Lit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good, enjoyable, or exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "That car is lit.",
          "It was the most lit party ever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "drunk or under the influence of drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "He's so lit he can't even speak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of light:",
        "examples": [
          "a dimly lit room (= a room without much light)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "litany": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long Christian prayer in which the person leading the service speaks some parts and the other people at the service speak other parts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long list of unpleasant things, especially things that are repeated:",
        "examples": [
          "The manufacturers are reported to have received a litany of complaints from dissatisfied customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long list spoken or given to someone, esp. to someone who has heard or seen it before or finds it boring:",
        "examples": [
          "She had to hear once again his litany of complaints over how badly he was treated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of volume equal to 1.057 quarts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "literal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "The literal meaning of a word is its original, basic meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "The literal meaning of \"television\" is \"seeing from a distance\".",
          "You will need to show more than just a literal understanding of the text."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A literal translation of a text is done by translating each word separately, without looking at how the words are used together in a phrase or sentence:",
        "examples": [
          "Her translation is too literal, resulting in unnatural-sounding prose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having exactly the same meaning as the basic or original meaning of a word or expression:",
        "examples": [
          "a literal interpretation of the Constitution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A literal translation of a phrase in another language gives the meaning of each separate word.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "literally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using the real or original meaning of a word or phrase:",
        "examples": [
          "They were responsible for literally millions of deaths.",
          "We live literally just round the corner from her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you translate literally, you translate each word in a text separately, without looking at how the words are used together in a phrase or sentence:",
        "examples": [
          "Translations that are done too literally often don't flow well or don't sound natural."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize what you are saying:",
        "examples": [
          "He missed that kick literally by miles.",
          "I was literally bowled over by the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "simply or just:",
        "examples": [
          "Then you literally cut the sausage down the middle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for emphasizing how large or great an amount is:",
        "examples": [
          "There were literally hundreds of pages to read in the contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Literally is also used to emphasize a statement and suggest that it is surprising:",
        "examples": [
          "I literally (= really) had no idea you and Sophie were coming."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "literary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to literature (= written artistic works, especially those with a high and lasting artistic value):",
        "examples": [
          "The Booker Prize is the most coveted British literary award.",
          "Literary critics raved over his novels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suitable for or in the style of literature:",
        "examples": [
          "Her prose makes sparing use of rare and literary words.",
          "The scene is beautifully written, but it's too literary to be realistic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) having read a lot of literature:",
        "examples": [
          "My father is a very literary person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with literature:",
        "examples": [
          "She contributed poems to literary magazines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Literary analysis is the study of a work of literature by a critic, teacher, or student.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "literate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to read and write:",
        "examples": [
          "Only 25% of the country's population is literate.",
          "The court heard that the defendant was not literate, had little schooling and was unemployed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having knowledge of a particular subject, or a particular type of knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people are extremely financially literate and already have their own investment portfolios.",
          "The teenagers chattering away online are media literate, but they are not media wise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to read and write:",
        "examples": [
          "The man was barely literate and took a long time to write his name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Literate also means having a good education or showing it in your writing:",
        "examples": [
          "He wrote a literate, colorful column and reviewed plays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Literate also means having a basic skill or knowledge of a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "They wanted to make sure their child was computer literate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to read and write:",
        "examples": [
          "a literate workforce",
          "barely/highly literate",
          "The top priority must be ensuring young people are literate, numerate, and ready for work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having knowledge of a particular subject, or a particular type of knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "computer/IT literate Candidates for this appointment should be computer literate.",
          "financially/technically/technologically literate"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "literature": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written artistic works, especially those with a high and lasting artistic value:",
        "examples": [
          "classical/modern literature",
          "\"Wuthering Heights\" is a classic of English literature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the information relating to a subject, especially information written by experts:",
        "examples": [
          "It's important to keep up-to-date with the literature in your field.",
          "There is very little literature on the disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "printed material published by a company that is intended to encourage people to buy that company's products or services; material that an organization publishes in order to persuade people to agree with its opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you send me your literature on/about car insurance policies, please?",
          "The Republicans were quick to highlight the Democrats' proposed tax increases in their campaign literature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "writing that has lasting value as art:",
        "examples": [
          "The course in English literature covers Shakespeare’s plays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the information written about a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The medical literature is full of examples of accidental discoveries that led to important advances in science."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Literature is also printed material published by a company that informs people about its products or services:",
        "examples": [
          "They handed out literature at the meeting about their new software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the information relating to a subject, especially information written by specialists:",
        "examples": [
          "It's important to keep up-to-date with the literature in your field.",
          "Studies in technology management literature propose that radical innovations increase company performance and competitive advantage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "printed material published by a company, etc. to encourage people to buy its products or services:",
        "examples": [
          "sales/promotional literature",
          "literature on/about sth Could you send me your literature on car insurance policies, please?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of volume equal to 1.057 quarts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lithium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a soft, silver-coloured metal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, gray-white metal that is lighter than other metals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "litigation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of taking a case to a court of law so that a judgment can be made:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has consistently denied responsibility, but it agreed to the settlement to avoid the expense of lengthy litigation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of taking an argument between people or groups to a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "Both sides agreed to the settlement to avoid the expense of litigation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of causing a disagreement to be discussed in a court of law so that an official decision can be made about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has consistently denied responsibility, but it agreed to the settlement to avoid the expense of lengthy litigation.",
          "You were told there might be grounds for litigation but the cost would be prohibitive considering the small amount involved.",
          "in litigation The company was in litigation for almost a year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "litigator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a lawyer who specializes in taking legal action against people and organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "a leading civil rights litigator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawyer who is a specialist in taking legal action against people and organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "a high-powered corporate litigator",
          "He worked for three years as a civil litigator for a New York law firm.",
          "a veteran litigator of trade-secrets cases"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "litigious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too often taking arguments to a court of law for a decision, especially to win money in a lawsuit:",
        "examples": [
          "The US is the most litigious society in the world.",
          "Many blame the current litigious climate for making doctors quicker to perform C-sections.",
          "Teachers were warned to avoid conflict with the parents, who were known to be litigious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too ready to take disagreements to a court of law so that a legal decision can be made about them:",
        "examples": [
          "litigious society/culture We live in an increasingly litigious society."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "litter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small pieces of rubbish that have been left lying on the ground in public places:",
        "examples": [
          "About two percent of fast-food packaging ends up as litter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of animals that are born at the same time and have the same mother:",
        "examples": [
          "a litter of kittens"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dried grass or plant stems used by animals as a bed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is put in a container to be used as a toilet by pets:",
        "examples": [
          "cat/pet litter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread across an area or place untidily:",
        "examples": [
          "The park was littered with bottles and cans after the concert.",
          "Dirty clothes littered the floor of her bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A place, document, or other object that is littered with something has or contains a lot of that thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper has a reputation for being littered with spelling mistakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drop rubbish on the ground in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "People who litter often have no pride in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pieces of paper and other small objects that have been thrown out and are left on the ground in public places",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of animals born at the same time and having the same mother",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw pieces of paper and other small objects on the ground in public places:",
        "examples": [
          "The park was littered with bottles and soda cans after the concert."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "littered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread across an area or place untidily:",
        "examples": [
          "The park was littered with bottles and cans after the concert.",
          "Dirty clothes littered the floor of her bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A place, document, or other object that is littered with something has or contains a lot of that thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper has a reputation for being littered with spelling mistakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drop rubbish on the ground in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "People who litter often have no pride in the area."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "littering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of dropping rubbish on the ground in public places:",
        "examples": [
          "There are penalties for littering.",
          "the city's littering problem"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "littlest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small in size or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "It came in a little box.",
          "a little dog/nose/room",
          "A little old man came into the room.",
          "He gave a little smile.",
          "It'll only take a little while to clear up the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of food or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "I always like to have a little something around eleven o'clock in the morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a present that is not of great value:",
        "examples": [
          "I want to buy a little something to give to Val when I visit her in hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "young:",
        "examples": [
          "When you were little your hair was really curly.",
          "She was my little (= younger) sister and I took care of her.",
          "Her little boy (= her young son) isn't well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize an opinion that is being given about something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "That was a nice little suit she was wearing.",
          "It's not a bad little restaurant, is it?",
          "He's a nasty little man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not very important or serious:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a little problem with my car, but it's been fixed now.",
          "It's often the little things that count the most.",
          "Can I have a little word (= a short discussion about something not very important) with you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not much or enough:",
        "examples": [
          "There seems little hope of a ceasefire.",
          "They have very little money.",
          "There's so little choice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "This sauce needs a little salt.",
          "With a little training she could do very well.",
          "Can I give you a little advice?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "I could only hear a little of what they were saying.",
          "He does as little as possible at work.",
          "There's not much flour left but you're welcome to the/what little there is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount that is not much or not enough:",
        "examples": [
          "We did very little on Sunday.",
          "Very little of what he said made any sense to me.",
          "Unfortunately, little of the artist's work has survived.",
          "The government has done little or nothing to help the poorest people in this country.",
          "The little we do know about the people who lived here suggests they had a very sophisticated society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "I was a little bit worried by what she said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slowly or gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "Little by little she came to understand why he had behaved the way he did."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not much:",
        "examples": [
          "She slept very little that night.",
          "a little-known fact",
          "Little did he know what lay in store for him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not much more or better:",
        "examples": [
          "The wine they gave us was little better than vinegar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small in size or amount, or brief in time:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a little room on the top floor where she works on her computer.",
          "They have very little money.",
          "It’ll take me a little while longer to get ready."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Little can be used with approving words for emphasis:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a nice little house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "young:",
        "examples": [
          "When you were little, you and your brother were always fighting.",
          "My little brother/sister (= younger brother or sister) is seven years old.",
          "He stayed home from work today because his little boy/girl (= young son or daughter) is sick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not important or not serious:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a little problem with my car, but it’s fixed now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not much:",
        "examples": [
          "The county has done little to improve the traffic problem.",
          "It’s a little-known fact that technically ticks are not insects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A little means slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a little frightened.",
          "You’re walking a little too fast for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "I could understand very little of what he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A little means a small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Do we have any sugar left?\" \"A little.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "livable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a building or place is livable, it is suitable or good for living in:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not a luxurious apartment by any means but it's livable in.",
          "It was rated the most livable city in the States."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be lived:",
        "examples": [
          "These are the basic requirements that make life livable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a place) acceptable or good enough:",
        "examples": [
          "The apartment is far from perfect, but it’s livable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lived": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(to continue) to be alive or have life:",
        "examples": [
          "He only lived a few days after the accident.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I hope I live to see my grandchildren.",
          "live to Her granny lived to the ripe old age of 94.",
          "Can the right to live ever be denied to any human?",
          "live on She lived on well into her 90s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have your home somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Where do you live?",
          "We live in Kingston.",
          "Some students live on the University campus.",
          "He lives with four other people in a shared house.",
          "live at home She's still living at home (= with her parents)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be kept usually in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Where do the knives live in your kitchen?",
          "I'm not sure where this bowl lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live outside because you have no home and no money:",
        "examples": [
          "She'd run away from home and was living rough.",
          "She works as a mediator helping to prevent young people living rough on the streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend your life in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "After a while you get used to living alone.",
          "When you retire, you want to live a comfortable life.",
          "live without The TV's broken - we'll just have to live without (= not have) it for a while.",
          "live something to the full She certainly lived her life to the full (= was always doing something interesting).",
          "live beyond your means The US is living beyond its means (= spending more than it earns).",
          "live happily ever after So the couple got married and lived happily ever after."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay alive, especially by getting enough money to pay for food, a place to stay, clothing, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "live by For several years she lived by begging.",
          "They barely make enough money to live."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of things that are not alive) to exist or continue to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "live on The memory of those terrible days lives on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an interesting life:",
        "examples": [
          "live a little I want to live a little before I settle down.",
          "If you haven't seen Venice, you haven't lived."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "livelihood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the way someone earns) the money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Many ship workers could lose their livelihoods because of falling orders for new ships.",
          "That farm is his livelihood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way you earn the money you need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] They earn their livelihood from farming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money a person needs to pay for food, a place to live, etc. and the way of earning this money:",
        "examples": [
          "The falling orders for new ships mean that many shipyard workers are likely to lose their livelihood.",
          "The drought is threatening the livelihood of farmers in the region.",
          "If your livelihood depends on selling cars, boats, and furniture to people, you don't want people to save."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "livelihoods": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the way someone earns) the money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Many ship workers could lose their livelihoods because of falling orders for new ships.",
          "That farm is his livelihood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way you earn the money you need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] They earn their livelihood from farming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money a person needs to pay for food, a place to live, etc. and the way of earning this money:",
        "examples": [
          "The falling orders for new ships mean that many shipyard workers are likely to lose their livelihood.",
          "The drought is threatening the livelihood of farmers in the region.",
          "If your livelihood depends on selling cars, boats, and furniture to people, you don't want people to save."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "full of energy and enthusiasm; interesting and exciting :",
        "examples": [
          "It's hard work teaching a class of lively children.",
          "a lively city",
          "They take a lively interest in their grandchildren.",
          "There was some lively discussion at the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of colours) bright and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "The room was painted a lively electric blue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing a lot of energy and enthusiasm, or showing interesting and exciting thought:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a lively group of seniors who meet to discuss the books they’ve read.",
          "Imelda takes a lively interest in politics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liven": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become more interesting and exciting, or to make something become like this:",
        "examples": [
          "A new coat of paint would liven the kitchen up.",
          "Liven up your meals with fresh herbs and spices.",
          "The party livened up as soon as Sally arrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more energetic or in a better mood, or to make someone feel this way:",
        "examples": [
          "She was subdued to start with, but after a while she livened up.",
          "I'm going to liven myself up a little by going for a run."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something more interesting or attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "New wallpaper would help to liven up the kitchen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "liver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile, or this organ from an animal used as meat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large organ in the body that cleans the blood",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Liver is also this organ from an animal used as meat.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "liverpool": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in northwest England",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "livers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile, or this organ from an animal used as meat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large organ in the body that cleans the blood",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Liver is also this organ from an animal used as meat.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "pl of life",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "livestock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "animals and birds that are kept on a farm, such as cows, sheep, or chickens",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "animals kept on a farm, such as cows, sheep, chickens, and pigs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "animals such as cows, sheep, etc. that are kept or traded as a source of income:",
        "examples": [
          "livestock farmers/industry/market The organic livestock industry has grown substantially in the last few years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "livid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely angry:",
        "examples": [
          "He was livid when he found out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of marks on the skin) of an unpleasant purple or dark blue colour:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a long, livid scar across his cheek."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely angry:",
        "examples": [
          "The rude letter from his mother-in-law made him livid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of marks on the skin) of a purple or dark blue color, usually caused by an injury:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a livid bruise on her upper arm where she had fallen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "living": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "alive now:",
        "examples": [
          "living organisms",
          "He is probably the best-known living architect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "still existing:",
        "examples": [
          "The pyramids are a living monument to the skill of their builders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money that you earn from your job:",
        "examples": [
          "What do you do for a living? (= What is your job?)",
          "I mean, I don't like my job but at least it's a living (= a way of earning money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn enough money to buy the things you need:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone has to make a living."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the Church of England, the job, given to a priest, of being in charge of a particular area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which you live your life:",
        "examples": [
          "country/healthy living"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are still alive:",
        "examples": [
          "On this anniversary of the tragedy we remember the living as well as the dead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are still alive:",
        "examples": [
          "On this anniversary of the tragedy we remember the living as well as the dead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Living is also used in some expressions to make them stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s the living image of his father (= looks exactly like his father)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way you earn money; your job:",
        "examples": [
          "What do you do for a living?",
          "She’s not happy working at the hospital but at least it’s a living."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money you earn from the work you do:",
        "examples": [
          "He earns a living as an IT consultant.",
          "More people are looking at alternative ways of making a living.",
          "a good/comfortable/modest living He took a job in the City because he couldn't make a good living out of his writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something as your job or a way of making money:",
        "examples": [
          "What does he do for a living?",
          "She writes a financial column for a living."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which you live your life:",
        "examples": [
          "living conditions/standards The investment poured into the region over the last 20 years has done much to improve living standards.",
          "Wages tend to be higher in the south, but so are living costs.",
          "daily/everyday/day-to-day living The economic downturn has seen people struggle with the basic costs of day-to-day living.",
          "ethical/green/modern living",
          "rural/urban/city living"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lizard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small reptile that has a long body, four short legs, a long tail, and thick skin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reptile (= a type of animal that produces eggs) that has a long body, four short legs, and a long tail",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lizards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small reptile that has a long body, four short legs, a long tail, and thick skin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reptile (= a type of animal that produces eggs) that has a long body, four short legs, and a long tail",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "llama": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large South American animal with a long neck and long hair, often kept for its meat, milk, or fur and to carry heavy loads",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a South American animal with a long neck and long hair, used to carry loads and to provide wool",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "llamas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large South American animal with a long neck and long hair, often kept for its meat, milk, or fur and to carry heavy loads",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a South American animal with a long neck and long hair, used to carry loads and to provide wool",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lloyd": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organization in the UK whose members sell insurance, originally especially for ships:",
        "examples": [
          "In the 1990s a series of natural disasters severely damaged Lloyd's insurance market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring the amount of light something produces:",
        "examples": [
          "a light bulb rated at 750 lumens"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the inside space of a tube-shaped organ in the body, for example a blood vessel or intestine:",
        "examples": [
          "intestinal/vascular lumen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit for measuring the brightness of a light, equal to the amount of light hitting one square foot of surface one foot away from the light",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "load": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of weight carried, especially by a vehicle, a structure such as a bridge, or an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The maximum load for this elevator is eight persons.",
          "load of They delivered two loads of wood to the site.",
          "carry a load One truck involved in the accident was carrying a heavy load of coal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "a load of I've got a load of work to get through before tomorrow.",
          "There were a load of people there.",
          "Have some more food - there's loads.",
          "She looks loads better with her new haircut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of electrical power that is supplied",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of work to be done by a person:",
        "examples": [
          "If we share the organization of the party, that will help spread the load.",
          "heavy load I've got a heavy teaching load this term.",
          "light load She has had to drop one course, so she’s taking a slightly lighter course load."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painful, difficult, or tiring situation to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "Living with a terminal diagnosis is a heavy load to carry.",
          "lighten someone’s load I wish I could do something to lighten your load (= make your situation easier)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of clothing, etc. that is put in a washing machine to be washed, or that has been taken out of a washing machine after being washed:",
        "examples": [
          "put a load in I always put a load in before I go to bed and hang it out to dry in the morning.",
          "put a load on You sort the washing and put a load on, and when you go back to hang it out the clothes appear to have multiplied.",
          "I've already done three loads of laundry this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a lot of things into a vehicle or machine:",
        "examples": [
          "load something onto something How long will it take to load this sand onto the lorry?",
          "load something up Let's load up the car and then we can go.",
          "to load the dishwasher/washing machine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have too much to carry, or too much work to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I was loaded down with shopping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to contain a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Most fast foods are loaded with fat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill or cover something with a lot of food:",
        "examples": [
          "load something up Guests loaded up their plates at the restaurant buffet.",
          "be loaded with On the day of the party the table was loaded with food.",
          "a buttermilk biscuit loaded with bacon, egg and cheese"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put film in a camera or bullets in a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "Do not load the film (= put it into the camera) in bright light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information or a program onto a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to load this program onto your computer.",
          "The software is easy to load."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a web page or an application loads or is loaded, it appears on a screen:",
        "examples": [
          "My browser wouldn't load the page.",
          "Some of the apps on my smart TV are quite slow to load."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to have runners at each of the bases (= positions that a player must reach to score a point):",
        "examples": [
          "The Tigers loaded the bases with one man out in the fourth inning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people or goods in the stated type of vehicle or container:",
        "examples": [
          "a coachload of football fans",
          "Busloads of tourists pour into this place in the summer.",
          "Truckloads of food and medical supplies arrived in the refugee camp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount or weight of something carried by a vehicle, a structure such as a bridge, or a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The truck had a load of bricks.",
          "The maximum load for this elevator is eight persons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Load is also the weight being moved by a lever.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of work to be done by a person:",
        "examples": [
          "The normal teaching load at this university is three courses each semester."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put into a piece of equipment something it uses to make it work:",
        "examples": [
          "Bill loaded and aimed his crossbow.",
          "The technician loaded a sample into the device.",
          "You need to load the new software before you can use the computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in or on a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "He could load more hay into the wagon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with other nouns to refer to a vehicle, large container, etc. that is completely full:",
        "examples": [
          "truckload/planeload/busload Planeloads of aid sent to the disaster region remain undistributed.",
          "The auditors have requested boxloads of documents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of goods or people transported by road, railway, or air:",
        "examples": [
          "The total maximum load is four hundred kilograms.",
          "heavy/large/full load Heavy passenger loads put stress on the nation's aviation system.",
          "carry/deliver/transport a load",
          "a load of sth The tanker was commissioned to pick up a load of hazardous materials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of work to be done by a person, an organization, or a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "lighten/reduce a load Workers have asked whether the bank intends to lighten their load by hiring more staff.",
          "share/spread the load British manufacturing is looking to other sectors to help share the load of investing in infrastructure.",
          "heavy/light/increased load"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a charge that you pay when you buy or sell shares in an investment company",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money, usually a large amount, that a person, company, or country has to pay:",
        "examples": [
          "debt/tax load A ruling by the European Union lightened the tax load on investors buying gold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put goods onto a vehicle to transport them:",
        "examples": [
          "A surge in trade has seen up to 90 vessels a week at the port waiting to load their cargoes.",
          "Trucks were loading and unloading at the warehouse.",
          "load sth with sth The tanker was loaded with four million gallons of diesel oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a program or data onto a computer or website:",
        "examples": [
          "load software/a file/a program The software is very easy to load.",
          "The updates don't take long to load."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include charges in an investment, loan, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "load sth with sth The card is designed to attract customers with poor credit and comes loaded with lots of fees and a very low credit limit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loaded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A loaded gun has bullets in it:",
        "examples": [
          "loaded gun It's dangerous to leave a loaded gun lying around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "filled or covered with a layer of food:",
        "examples": [
          "I want to make loaded potato skins with bacon and cheese.",
          "loaded aubergines",
          "a loaded pizza"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not fair, especially by being helpful to one person instead of another:",
        "examples": [
          "It seems that the report is loaded in favour of the developers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a dice (= small cube (= object with six equal square sides) with a different number of spotson each side) is loaded, it is has more weight added to one side so that it can be used for cheating in a game involving chance:",
        "examples": [
          "There were a few more double sixes than I expected, and I became convinced that they were loaded dice.",
          "The casino states that it prohibits loaded dice.",
          "The dice were loaded and the game was fixed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a question that has particular words chosen to suggest the answer that is wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "A survey should avoid asking loaded questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rich:",
        "examples": [
          "He inherited the family business - he must be loaded!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "drunk:",
        "examples": [
          "What a party - everyone was loaded!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not fair, esp. by being especially helpful to one side and not the other, or (of a question) by intentionally using words that will likely produce a particular answer:",
        "examples": [
          "The questions in this debate were so loaded that they always got the answers they expected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of money; rich:",
        "examples": [
          "The guy never spends a dime but believe me, he’s loaded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a piece of equipment) filled or supplied with something it needs to make it work :",
        "examples": [
          "a loaded gun (= one with bullets in it)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "carrying goods or passengers:",
        "examples": [
          "fully loaded barges/trucks/planes",
          "The lightest trucks in the range are less than 3,750 pounds loaded weight.",
          "loaded with sth The airliner was loaded with 20,000 gallons of fuel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a charge added to an investment, loan, insurance product, etc. to pay for managing the product, or to cover a higher risk:",
        "examples": [
          "The mortgage is available to first-time buyers with a 1% loading for the first three years.",
          "loading charges/fees Some banks impose a 2% loading charge on debit and credit cards used overseas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of putting goods onto a vehicle so they can be transported:",
        "examples": [
          "Bags are placed on carts and towed out to planes for loading.",
          "The van was parked in a no loading zone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of weight carried, especially by a vehicle, a structure such as a bridge, or an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The maximum load for this elevator is eight persons.",
          "load of They delivered two loads of wood to the site.",
          "carry a load One truck involved in the accident was carrying a heavy load of coal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "a load of I've got a load of work to get through before tomorrow.",
          "There were a load of people there.",
          "Have some more food - there's loads.",
          "She looks loads better with her new haircut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of electrical power that is supplied",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of work to be done by a person:",
        "examples": [
          "If we share the organization of the party, that will help spread the load.",
          "heavy load I've got a heavy teaching load this term.",
          "light load She has had to drop one course, so she’s taking a slightly lighter course load."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painful, difficult, or tiring situation to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "Living with a terminal diagnosis is a heavy load to carry.",
          "lighten someone’s load I wish I could do something to lighten your load (= make your situation easier)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of clothing, etc. that is put in a washing machine to be washed, or that has been taken out of a washing machine after being washed:",
        "examples": [
          "put a load in I always put a load in before I go to bed and hang it out to dry in the morning.",
          "put a load on You sort the washing and put a load on, and when you go back to hang it out the clothes appear to have multiplied.",
          "I've already done three loads of laundry this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a lot of things into a vehicle or machine:",
        "examples": [
          "load something onto something How long will it take to load this sand onto the lorry?",
          "load something up Let's load up the car and then we can go.",
          "to load the dishwasher/washing machine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have too much to carry, or too much work to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I was loaded down with shopping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to contain a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Most fast foods are loaded with fat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill or cover something with a lot of food:",
        "examples": [
          "load something up Guests loaded up their plates at the restaurant buffet.",
          "be loaded with On the day of the party the table was loaded with food.",
          "a buttermilk biscuit loaded with bacon, egg and cheese"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put film in a camera or bullets in a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "Do not load the film (= put it into the camera) in bright light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information or a program onto a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to load this program onto your computer.",
          "The software is easy to load."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a web page or an application loads or is loaded, it appears on a screen:",
        "examples": [
          "My browser wouldn't load the page.",
          "Some of the apps on my smart TV are quite slow to load."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to have runners at each of the bases (= positions that a player must reach to score a point):",
        "examples": [
          "The Tigers loaded the bases with one man out in the fourth inning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people or goods in the stated type of vehicle or container:",
        "examples": [
          "a coachload of football fans",
          "Busloads of tourists pour into this place in the summer.",
          "Truckloads of food and medical supplies arrived in the refugee camp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount or weight of something carried by a vehicle, a structure such as a bridge, or a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The truck had a load of bricks.",
          "The maximum load for this elevator is eight persons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Load is also the weight being moved by a lever.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of work to be done by a person:",
        "examples": [
          "The normal teaching load at this university is three courses each semester."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put into a piece of equipment something it uses to make it work:",
        "examples": [
          "Bill loaded and aimed his crossbow.",
          "The technician loaded a sample into the device.",
          "You need to load the new software before you can use the computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in or on a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "He could load more hay into the wagon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with other nouns to refer to a vehicle, large container, etc. that is completely full:",
        "examples": [
          "truckload/planeload/busload Planeloads of aid sent to the disaster region remain undistributed.",
          "The auditors have requested boxloads of documents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of goods or people transported by road, railway, or air:",
        "examples": [
          "The total maximum load is four hundred kilograms.",
          "heavy/large/full load Heavy passenger loads put stress on the nation's aviation system.",
          "carry/deliver/transport a load",
          "a load of sth The tanker was commissioned to pick up a load of hazardous materials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of work to be done by a person, an organization, or a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "lighten/reduce a load Workers have asked whether the bank intends to lighten their load by hiring more staff.",
          "share/spread the load British manufacturing is looking to other sectors to help share the load of investing in infrastructure.",
          "heavy/light/increased load"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a charge that you pay when you buy or sell shares in an investment company",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money, usually a large amount, that a person, company, or country has to pay:",
        "examples": [
          "debt/tax load A ruling by the European Union lightened the tax load on investors buying gold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put goods onto a vehicle to transport them:",
        "examples": [
          "A surge in trade has seen up to 90 vessels a week at the port waiting to load their cargoes.",
          "Trucks were loading and unloading at the warehouse.",
          "load sth with sth The tanker was loaded with four million gallons of diesel oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a program or data onto a computer or website:",
        "examples": [
          "load software/a file/a program The software is very easy to load.",
          "The updates don't take long to load."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include charges in an investment, loan, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "load sth with sth The card is designed to attract customers with poor credit and comes loaded with lots of fees and a very low credit limit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loaf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bread or cake that is shaped and baked in a single piece and can be sliced for eating:",
        "examples": [
          "two loaves of white bread",
          "I made an apple cake and it was so nice I ate the whole loaf myself!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dish made of meat or vegetables cut into small pieces then pressed together and cooked in a single solid piece:",
        "examples": [
          "meat loaf It has classics like chili and meat loaf.",
          "nut loaf We ate nut loaf topped with gravy and served with buttered peas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid activity, especially work:",
        "examples": [
          "loaf about Stop loafing about and get on with cleaning the windows!",
          "loaf around It sounds like an excuse to loaf around doing nothing in particular.",
          "You can cycle, canoe, loaf, relax, whatever you want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bread that is shaped and baked in a single piece and can be sliced for eating:",
        "examples": [
          "Get a loaf of white bread from the corner store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid activity, esp. work:",
        "examples": [
          "He just wanted to loaf for a while before beginning the new job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loafers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of leather shoe without a fastening, that a person's foot slides into",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who avoids doing any work:",
        "examples": [
          "an idle loafer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of shoe with stitches around the top and without shoelaces (= strings used to tie shoes)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "loan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is borrowed, often from a bank, and has to be paid back, usually together with an extra amount of money that you have to pay as a charge for borrowing:",
        "examples": [
          "She's trying to get a $50,000 loan to start her own business.",
          "We could apply for/take out a loan to buy a car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of borrowing or lending something:",
        "examples": [
          "Thank you very much for the loan of your bike.",
          "This exhibit is on loan (= being borrowed/lent) from/to another museum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a football player is on loan, they are playing for a different club for a limited period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent a month on loan at Newcastle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lend:",
        "examples": [
          "This library loans books and CDs.",
          "[ + two objects ] I'd loan you the money if I could./I'd loan the money to you if I could."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of lending something, esp. a sum of money that that has to be paid back with interest (= an additional amount of money that is a percentage of the amount borrowed), or an amount of money that has been lent:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Thanks for the loan of your bike.",
          "[ C ] My brother repaid his student loan within five years.",
          "The painting is on loan to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (= has been lent to it, esp. for more than a short period of time)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lend something, esp. money:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you loan me $10 until payday?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that someone borrows from a bank or other financial organization for a period of time during which they pay interest:",
        "examples": [
          "a loan to sb/sth The bank's portfolio of loans to commercial and industrial firms shrank from $15.7 billion the previous year to $12.7 billion.",
          "get/take out/apply for a loan Before you take out a loan sit down and list all the money you have coming in.",
          "pay off/pay back/repay a loan New restrictions require lenders to check a person's income and ability to repay the loan.",
          "provide/give/make a loan World banks injected as much as $64 billion into global money markets to encourage banks to make loans again.",
          "approve/refuse a loan",
          "a low-interest/fixed-rate/interest-only loan",
          "Banks and particularly building societies expect the amount of loans in arrears to increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lend someone something:",
        "examples": [
          "loan sb sth/loan sth to sb The finance report showed that a wealthy donor had loaned his campaign $1.15 million.",
          "Lenders who loaned money for more than houses were worth have become victims of the economic downturn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loaned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lend:",
        "examples": [
          "This library loans books and CDs.",
          "[ + two objects ] I'd loan you the money if I could./I'd loan the money to you if I could."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loaning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lend:",
        "examples": [
          "This library loans books and CDs.",
          "[ + two objects ] I'd loan you the money if I could./I'd loan the money to you if I could."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is borrowed, often from a bank, and has to be paid back, usually together with an extra amount of money that you have to pay as a charge for borrowing:",
        "examples": [
          "She's trying to get a $50,000 loan to start her own business.",
          "We could apply for/take out a loan to buy a car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of borrowing or lending something:",
        "examples": [
          "Thank you very much for the loan of your bike.",
          "This exhibit is on loan (= being borrowed/lent) from/to another museum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a football player is on loan, they are playing for a different club for a limited period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent a month on loan at Newcastle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lend:",
        "examples": [
          "This library loans books and CDs.",
          "[ + two objects ] I'd loan you the money if I could./I'd loan the money to you if I could."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of lending something, esp. a sum of money that that has to be paid back with interest (= an additional amount of money that is a percentage of the amount borrowed), or an amount of money that has been lent:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Thanks for the loan of your bike.",
          "[ C ] My brother repaid his student loan within five years.",
          "The painting is on loan to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (= has been lent to it, esp. for more than a short period of time)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lend something, esp. money:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you loan me $10 until payday?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that someone borrows from a bank or other financial organization for a period of time during which they pay interest:",
        "examples": [
          "a loan to sb/sth The bank's portfolio of loans to commercial and industrial firms shrank from $15.7 billion the previous year to $12.7 billion.",
          "get/take out/apply for a loan Before you take out a loan sit down and list all the money you have coming in.",
          "pay off/pay back/repay a loan New restrictions require lenders to check a person's income and ability to repay the loan.",
          "provide/give/make a loan World banks injected as much as $64 billion into global money markets to encourage banks to make loans again.",
          "approve/refuse a loan",
          "a low-interest/fixed-rate/interest-only loan",
          "Banks and particularly building societies expect the amount of loans in arrears to increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lend someone something:",
        "examples": [
          "loan sb sth/loan sth to sb The finance report showed that a wealthy donor had loaned his campaign $1.15 million.",
          "Lenders who loaned money for more than houses were worth have become victims of the economic downturn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loathe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hate someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "From an early age the brothers have loathed each other.",
          "\"Do you like fish?\" \"No, I loathe it.\"",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I loathe doing housework."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel strong hate, dislike, or disgust for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I loathe doing housework.",
          "\"Do you like fish?\" \"No, I loathe it.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loathed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hate someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "From an early age the brothers have loathed each other.",
          "\"Do you like fish?\" \"No, I loathe it.\"",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I loathe doing housework."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loathing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of hating someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The thought of him touching her filled her with deep loathing.",
          "He approached his enemy with fear and loathing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loathsome": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a loathsome man.",
          "I found their behaviour loathsome and offensive.",
          "I hope the judge hands down a long sentence to those loathsome individuals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lobbies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group that a particular thing should or should not happen, or that a law should be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "lobby for/against Small businesses have lobbied hard for/against changes in the tax laws.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Local residents lobbied to have the factory shut down.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] They have been lobbying Congress to change the legislation concerning guns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who try to persuade the government or an official group to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "the anti-smoking lobby"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the (large) room into which the main entrance door opens in a hotel or other large building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK parliament, a room where someone meets a member of parliament who they have arranged to talk to, or one of the two passages that members of parliament walk through as a way of voting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, open space just inside the main entrance of a public building such as a hotel, office building, or theater:",
        "examples": [
          "As you enter the lobby, you’ll see the elevators on your right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who represent a particular industry or interest in dealing with a politician, official, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "the environmental lobby"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade an elected official to take a particular action or change a law:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Council members have been lobbying colleagues on how to vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade someone in authority, usually an elected member of a government, to support laws or rules that give your organization or industry an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "lobby against/for sth He lobbies against restrictions on investment.",
          "lobby hard/heavily A coalition of business groups lobbied hard to have the legislation changed.",
          "lobby congress/lawmakers/ministers He said private schools would lobby the General Assembly to restore the funding.",
          "lobby to do sth After the fatal crash, safety experts blamed the fuel-tank design and lobbied to make the cars safer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people that lobbies someone in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "The leading employers' lobby called for less government regulation.",
          "a powerful/strong/influential lobby A powerful lobby of property companies and retailers is being formed.",
          "the pro-euro/pro-business/anti-gun lobby His firm has given £25,000 to the pro-euro lobby.",
          "a business/consumer/trade lobby The government is under pressure from business lobbies who want taxes on companies reduced.",
          "environmental/farmer's/energy lobby"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lobby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group that a particular thing should or should not happen, or that a law should be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "lobby for/against Small businesses have lobbied hard for/against changes in the tax laws.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Local residents lobbied to have the factory shut down.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] They have been lobbying Congress to change the legislation concerning guns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who try to persuade the government or an official group to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "the anti-smoking lobby"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the (large) room into which the main entrance door opens in a hotel or other large building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK parliament, a room where someone meets a member of parliament who they have arranged to talk to, or one of the two passages that members of parliament walk through as a way of voting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, open space just inside the main entrance of a public building such as a hotel, office building, or theater:",
        "examples": [
          "As you enter the lobby, you’ll see the elevators on your right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who represent a particular industry or interest in dealing with a politician, official, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "the environmental lobby"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade an elected official to take a particular action or change a law:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Council members have been lobbying colleagues on how to vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade someone in authority, usually an elected member of a government, to support laws or rules that give your organization or industry an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "lobby against/for sth He lobbies against restrictions on investment.",
          "lobby hard/heavily A coalition of business groups lobbied hard to have the legislation changed.",
          "lobby congress/lawmakers/ministers He said private schools would lobby the General Assembly to restore the funding.",
          "lobby to do sth After the fatal crash, safety experts blamed the fuel-tank design and lobbied to make the cars safer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people that lobbies someone in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "The leading employers' lobby called for less government regulation.",
          "a powerful/strong/influential lobby A powerful lobby of property companies and retailers is being formed.",
          "the pro-euro/pro-business/anti-gun lobby His firm has given £25,000 to the pro-euro lobby.",
          "a business/consumer/trade lobby The government is under pressure from business lobbies who want taxes on companies reduced.",
          "environmental/farmer's/energy lobby"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lobbying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of trying to persuade someone in authority, usually an elected member of a government, to support laws or rules that give your organization or industry an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "In her speech she stressed that she is not involved in the firm's lobbying of Congress.",
          "lobbying against/for sth This week, a coalition of unions, religious groups and liberal advocacy organizations will officially begin its lobbying for a higher minimum wage.",
          "extensive/fierce/intense lobbying There was intense lobbying against the measures by drug companies.",
          "lobbying effort/campaign/activity Lobbying efforts by high-powered tech firms turned former supporters of the bill against it.",
          "lobbying firm/group/organization",
          "lobbying costs/fees/expenditure"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lobbyist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to persuade a politician or official group to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Lobbyists for the tobacco industry have expressed concerns about the restriction of smoking in public places."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who lobbies people in positions of authority:",
        "examples": [
          "a lobbyist for sth Rutherford went to work as a consultant and lobbyist for the oil business.",
          "the chief lobbyist for Harvard University",
          "a company/industry/union lobbyist He is an industry lobbyist and former congressman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lobbyists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to persuade a politician or official group to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Lobbyists for the tobacco industry have expressed concerns about the restriction of smoking in public places."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who lobbies people in positions of authority:",
        "examples": [
          "a lobbyist for sth Rutherford went to work as a consultant and lobbyist for the oil business.",
          "the chief lobbyist for Harvard University",
          "a company/industry/union lobbyist He is an industry lobbyist and former congressman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lobe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any part of an organ that seems to be separate in some way from the rest, especially one of the parts of the brain, lungs, or liver:",
        "examples": [
          "the frontal lobe of the brain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rounded or pointed part on a leaf that sticks out from the main part:",
        "examples": [
          "The leaf is divided into several lobes.",
          "The oval green leaves are simple and have three shallow lobes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an earlobe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lobotomy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical operation in which cuts are made in or near the front part of the brain, used in the past for the treatment of severe mental problems",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lobster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal that lives in the sea and has a long body covered with a hard shell, two large claws, and eight legs, or its flesh when used as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that lives in the sea and has a shell-like covering on its body, two large claws, and eight legs, or the flesh of this animal when used as food:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We had lobster for dinner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lobsters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal that lives in the sea and has a long body covered with a hard shell, two large claws, and eight legs, or its flesh when used as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that lives in the sea and has a shell-like covering on its body, two large claws, and eight legs, or the flesh of this animal when used as food:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We had lobster for dinner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "local": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "from, existing in, serving, or responsible for a small area, especially of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "a local accent",
          "local issues",
          "a local newspaper/radio station",
          "Most of the local population depend on fishing for their income.",
          "Our children all go to the local school.",
          "Many local shops will be forced to close if the new supermarket is built."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "limited to a particular part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "a local anaesthetic",
          "local swelling"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in the particular small area that you are talking about:",
        "examples": [
          "The café is popular with both locals and visitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pub near to where a person lives, especially if they often go there to drink:",
        "examples": [
          "The George is my local."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a train or bus that makes all or most of the stops along its route, allowing passengers to get on or off:",
        "examples": [
          "the 12.24 local to Poughkeepsie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a division within a union representing people from a particular area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "from, existing in, or serving a particular place or small area:",
        "examples": [
          "the local population",
          "the local newspaper",
          "local phone calls",
          "local government"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "medical Local also means limited to a particular part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "a local anesthetic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a train or bus that stops at all or most of the places on its route where passengers can get on or off",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in the particular small area you are talking about:",
        "examples": [
          "If you’re lost and need directions, just ask one of the locals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from or connected with a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "The importation of goods from the United States has reduced growth in the local market.",
          "US firms pay bonuses in dollars, in contrast to European rivals which tend to pay in local currency.",
          "a local business/company/firm He has a four-month contract fixing computers at a local company.",
          "This is a hugely serious problem at the local level, and we need to do something about it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of an organization, especially a union (= workers' organization), representing people from a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "The local in Oakland and Macomb has nearly 4,000 members."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "locally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the particular small area that you are talking about:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurant uses fruit and vegetables that are grown locally.",
          "Do they live locally?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done in, made in, or connected with a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "They produce pottery which they trade locally.",
          "We advertised locally and nationally for the job and received more than 60 applications.",
          "locally made/produced/owned There is increasing consumer demand for high quality, locally produced food."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "locals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "from, existing in, serving, or responsible for a small area, especially of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "a local accent",
          "local issues",
          "a local newspaper/radio station",
          "Most of the local population depend on fishing for their income.",
          "Our children all go to the local school.",
          "Many local shops will be forced to close if the new supermarket is built."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "limited to a particular part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "a local anaesthetic",
          "local swelling"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in the particular small area that you are talking about:",
        "examples": [
          "The café is popular with both locals and visitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pub near to where a person lives, especially if they often go there to drink:",
        "examples": [
          "The George is my local."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a train or bus that makes all or most of the stops along its route, allowing passengers to get on or off:",
        "examples": [
          "the 12.24 local to Poughkeepsie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a division within a union representing people from a particular area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "from, existing in, or serving a particular place or small area:",
        "examples": [
          "the local population",
          "the local newspaper",
          "local phone calls",
          "local government"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "medical Local also means limited to a particular part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "a local anesthetic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a train or bus that stops at all or most of the places on its route where passengers can get on or off",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in the particular small area you are talking about:",
        "examples": [
          "If you’re lost and need directions, just ask one of the locals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from or connected with a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "The importation of goods from the United States has reduced growth in the local market.",
          "US firms pay bonuses in dollars, in contrast to European rivals which tend to pay in local currency.",
          "a local business/company/firm He has a four-month contract fixing computers at a local company.",
          "This is a hugely serious problem at the local level, and we need to do something about it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of an organization, especially a union (= workers' organization), representing people from a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "The local in Oakland and Macomb has nearly 4,000 members."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "locate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Our office is located in midtown Manhattan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find or discover the exact position of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Police are still trying to locate the suspect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move to a place to do business:",
        "examples": [
          "The company hopes to locate in its new offices by June."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find or discover the exact position of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Archeologists have located the remains of an ancient temple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or establish something in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The company decided to locate its headquarters in Denver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose a particular place to start or build a business:",
        "examples": [
          "locate (sth) in sth Payments were offered to encourage companies to locate in Kansas.",
          "We help people determine the most ideal cities to locate their businesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "They have substantial R&D activities which are located abroad.",
          "be located at/in/on somewhere The company is located at 7100 Bayside Street, Fremont.",
          "be located just outside/near/west of, etc. somewhere He is the co-owner of the Canyon mine, located 15 miles west of Hunter.",
          "be centrally/conveniently located The resort is centrally located in an area visited by millions of tourists each year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "After a period of time, a landlord is entitled to keep items left in the property if he is unable to locate the tenant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "located": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Our office is located in midtown Manhattan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find or discover the exact position of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Police are still trying to locate the suspect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move to a place to do business:",
        "examples": [
          "The company hopes to locate in its new offices by June."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "locating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Our office is located in midtown Manhattan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find or discover the exact position of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Police are still trying to locate the suspect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move to a place to do business:",
        "examples": [
          "The company hopes to locate in its new offices by June."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "location": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place or position:",
        "examples": [
          "in a lovely, beautiful, etc. location The hotel is in a beautiful location overlooking the lake.",
          "location of A map showing the location of the property will be sent to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place away from a studio where all or part of a film or a television show is recorded:",
        "examples": [
          "on location The documentary was made on location in the Gobi desert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of finding the exact position of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest navigational aids make the location of the airfield quite easy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, the ability to throw the ball in the place where you want to throw it:",
        "examples": [
          "The pitcher was not on good form and constantly struggled with his location."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular place or position:",
        "examples": [
          "a good location for a bookstore",
          "The map showed the location of an old mine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a movie is filmed on location, it is made in an actual place away from where the company producing the movie is:",
        "examples": [
          "The documentary was filmed on location in San Francisco."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place or position that something is in or where something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Come visit us at our new location!",
          "an ideal/prime/suitable location (for sth) The strong economy and availability of staff makes the area a prime location for a business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of choosing where to start a new business:",
        "examples": [
          "The location of the factory inside city limits resulted in problems for the city council."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "locations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place or position:",
        "examples": [
          "in a lovely, beautiful, etc. location The hotel is in a beautiful location overlooking the lake.",
          "location of A map showing the location of the property will be sent to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place away from a studio where all or part of a film or a television show is recorded:",
        "examples": [
          "on location The documentary was made on location in the Gobi desert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of finding the exact position of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest navigational aids make the location of the airfield quite easy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, the ability to throw the ball in the place where you want to throw it:",
        "examples": [
          "The pitcher was not on good form and constantly struggled with his location."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular place or position:",
        "examples": [
          "a good location for a bookstore",
          "The map showed the location of an old mine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a movie is filmed on location, it is made in an actual place away from where the company producing the movie is:",
        "examples": [
          "The documentary was filmed on location in San Francisco."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place or position that something is in or where something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Come visit us at our new location!",
          "an ideal/prime/suitable location (for sth) The strong economy and availability of staff makes the area a prime location for a business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of choosing where to start a new business:",
        "examples": [
          "The location of the factory inside city limits resulted in problems for the city council."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "locator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment for finding where something is:",
        "examples": [
          "Satellite locators will keep track of where the trucks are.",
          "This particular sat nav is not a very good speed camera locator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feature on a website that shows you where a particular shop, bank, etc. is on a map:",
        "examples": [
          "Simply click on the store locator button and follow the directions to find the retailer nearest you.",
          "Locate your closest branch through the website’s online Branch Locator tool."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Scotland, a lake or inlet of the sea or ocean:",
        "examples": [
          "Loch Lomond"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that prevents something such as a door from being opened and can only be opened with a key:",
        "examples": [
          "in the lock I heard someone turn a key in the lock.",
          "safety locks",
          "Thieves got in by smashing the lock off the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a length of water with gates at each end where the level of water can be changed to allow boats to move between parts of a canal or river that are at different heights",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is certain to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "lock for She's a lock for promotion this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of hairs, especially a curl:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a lock of Napoleon's hair in the display cabinet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hair on someone's head:",
        "examples": [
          "curly locks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for dreadlocks; a hairstyle in which the hair hangs in long thick twisted pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "Jamaican footballers were the first to sport locks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount a road vehicle's front wheels can be turned from one side to the other by turning its steering wheel:",
        "examples": [
          "full lock You need it on full lock (= with the wheel turned as much as possible)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of holding someone that you are fighting against so that they cannot move:",
        "examples": [
          "The smaller wrestler held his opponent in a full body lock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rugby player who plays in the second row of the scrum (= a group of players from each team who come together with their heads down and their arms joined, and push against each other to get control of the ball), or this position in the team:",
        "examples": [
          "The England lock caught four vital lineout throws.",
          "The lock forward was a member of Italy's under-19 World Cup squad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put an object in a safe place and fasten a lock that prevents someone from entering the place, moving the object, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "lock something in something He locked the confidential documents in his filing cabinet.",
          "lock something to something I locked my bike to the railings.",
          "lock something up You really should lock your bike up or it'll get stolen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something with a key, or be fastened with a key:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to lock the door when you go out.",
          "If you shut the door it will lock automatically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become fixed in one position:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to start moving but the wheels had locked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that keeps something, such as a door or drawer, fastened, usually needing a key to open it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a length of water with gates at either end where the level of water can be changed to allow boats to move between parts of a canal or river that are at different heights",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curl of hair, or a group of hairs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or hold something in a position or condition where movement, escape, or change is not possible:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They’re locked in a lawsuit with their former employer.",
          "[ I ] The cars crashed and the bumpers locked, making it impossible to move.",
          "[ M ] The bank won’t lock in our mortgage rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you lock something somewhere, you make it safe by putting it in a special place and fastening it closed with a lock:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He locked the documents in his filing cabinet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become involved in a disagreement or argument with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "My first test as a manager early in my career was locking horns with a union representative at a print factory.",
          "lock horns (with sb) over sth The White House and Congress locked horns over how to cut the budget deficit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lockdown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an emergency situation in which people are not allowed to freely enter, leave, or move around in a building or area because of danger:",
        "examples": [
          "Police imposed a lockdown in the building until the shooter could be stopped.",
          "in lockdown The entire city was in lockdown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time in which people are not allowed to leave their homes or travel freely, because of a dangerous disease:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s important for parents to find ways to keep kids active during lockdown.",
          "The government has been attempting to eliminate the virus in Auckland by imposing a lockdown.",
          "We’ve had weeks and weeks of lockdown with this pandemic, so it’s normal to feel anxious.",
          "on lockdown The prime minister placed the UK on lockdown with drastic new measures to fight the coronavirus outbreak."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "locked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put an object in a safe place and fasten a lock that prevents someone from entering the place, moving the object, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "lock something in something He locked the confidential documents in his filing cabinet.",
          "lock something to something I locked my bike to the railings.",
          "lock something up You really should lock your bike up or it'll get stolen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something with a key, or be fastened with a key:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to lock the door when you go out.",
          "If you shut the door it will lock automatically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become fixed in one position:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to start moving but the wheels had locked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "locker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cupboard, often tall and made of metal, in which you can keep your possessions, and leave them for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "We had several hours to wait for our train, so we left our bags in a (luggage) locker, and went to look around the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cabinet, often tall and made of metal, in which someone can lock his or her possessions and leave them for a period of time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of tall metal cupboards that are fastened to a wall and can be locked, in which employees, students, etc. can leave their possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "Nine employees had been laid off and were cleaning out their lockers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lockers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cupboard, often tall and made of metal, in which you can keep your possessions, and leave them for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "We had several hours to wait for our train, so we left our bags in a (luggage) locker, and went to look around the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cabinet, often tall and made of metal, in which someone can lock his or her possessions and leave them for a period of time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of tall metal cupboards that are fastened to a wall and can be locked, in which employees, students, etc. can leave their possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "Nine employees had been laid off and were cleaning out their lockers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "locket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of jewellery that opens to show a small picture or piece of hair, usually worn on a chain around a person's neck",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small item of jewelry that opens to show a picture of someone or a piece of hair, which is usually worn on a chain around the neck",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "locking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put an object in a safe place and fasten a lock that prevents someone from entering the place, moving the object, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "lock something in something He locked the confidential documents in his filing cabinet.",
          "lock something to something I locked my bike to the railings.",
          "lock something up You really should lock your bike up or it'll get stolen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something with a key, or be fastened with a key:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to lock the door when you go out.",
          "If you shut the door it will lock automatically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become fixed in one position:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to start moving but the wheels had locked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lockout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when an employer prevents workers from entering their place of work until they agree to particular conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "The General Strike in 1926 was caused by the lockout of coal miners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action taken by an employer to stop workers from going into their place of work until they agree to particular conditions given by the employer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when an employer stops workers from entering the place they work in because of a disagreement about working conditions, pay, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A contract agreement would end the company's lockout of nearly 500 union garbage haulers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "locks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hair on someone's head:",
        "examples": [
          "curly locks",
          "flowing golden locks",
          "The hairdresser transformed Gloria's long locks into shoulder-length waves.",
          "Her shiny locks were the envy of her friends.",
          "This conditioner is perfect for frazzled locks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for dreadlocks; a hairstyle in which the hair hangs in long thick twisted pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "Jamaican footballers were the first to sport locks.",
          "Dreadlocks are also sometimes known as locks or dreads.",
          "Her locks had become matted and dirty.",
          "His long, thin locks reach down almost to his waist.",
          "They tuck their locks up into big, woolly hats."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "locksmith": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who repairs and/or makes locks and supplies keys",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes and repairs locks and supplies keys",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lockup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to lock all the doors and windows of a building when you leave it:",
        "examples": [
          "Sandra, will you lock up tonight when you go?",
          "They locked the house up and went away for two months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in a prison or a hospital for people who are mentally ill:",
        "examples": [
          "Murderers should be locked up for life.",
          "lock someone up and throw away the key After what she did, they should lock her up and throw away the key (= lock her up until she dies)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small room, used as a prison, usually in a small town, in which criminals can be kept for a short time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where objects, especially a car, can be safely kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a building or room safe by locking the door and fastening the windows:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to lock up when you leave the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in prison:",
        "examples": [
          "If found guilty, he could be locked up for life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement or period of time during which someone cannot get back the money they have invested:",
        "examples": [
          "The moment the lock-up ended, the company's founders sold as much stock as they could get away with.",
          "lock-up agreement/provision/arrangement Management were barred from selling shares under the terms of a lock-up agreement until 12 July.",
          "Some eurobonds have a lockup period of 90 days before they can be sold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building used for storing things safely:",
        "examples": [
          "He stores the goods in a lock-up he rents near the market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loco": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "crazy:",
        "examples": [
          "Man, he just went loco and smashed the place up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "locomotion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to move",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to move; movement",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "locomotive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the engine of a train",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to movement or the ability to move",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the engine of a train that pulls it along",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "locus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the place where something happens or the central area of interest in something being discussed:",
        "examples": [
          "The locus of decision-making is sometimes far from the government's offices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "locust": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large insect found in hot areas that flies in large groups and destroys plants and crops:",
        "examples": [
          "a swarm of locusts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of several types of large grasshoppers (= insects with wings and long back legs) found esp. in hot areas:",
        "examples": [
          "a swarm of locusts"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "locusts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large insect found in hot areas that flies in large groups and destroys plants and crops:",
        "examples": [
          "a swarm of locusts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of several types of large grasshoppers (= insects with wings and long back legs) found esp. in hot areas:",
        "examples": [
          "a swarm of locusts"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lode": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a layer of metal in its natural form as ore in the ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lodge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an official complaint about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The US lodged a formal protest against the arrest of the foreign reporters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become stuck in a place or position:",
        "examples": [
          "A fish bone had lodged in her throat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a safe place:",
        "examples": [
          "You should lodge a copy of the letter with your solicitor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay rent to stay somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "She lodged with Mrs Higgins when she first came to Cambridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small house in the country, used especially by people on holiday or taking part in sports, or one on land belonging to a large house:",
        "examples": [
          "a ski/hunting lodge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where a beaver lives",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a local group of an organization such as the Freemasons:",
        "examples": [
          "a Masonic Lodge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the room used by a person whose job is to be at the entrance to a large building such as a hotel or college in order to help people:",
        "examples": [
          "the porter's lodge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become fixed or cause something to become fixed in a place or position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A fish bone had lodged in her throat.",
          "[ T ] The explosion lodged some metal fragments in his leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally make a complaint to an official:",
        "examples": [
          "to lodge a complaint/protest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay in a place temporarily, usually paying rent to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "Mrs. Brown rents rooms – you can lodge with her for a few weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small building used by people during a particular sports season:",
        "examples": [
          "a hunting lodge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lodge is also a type of hotel in the countryside or mountains.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an official statement to someone in authority, usually to protect something that you feel it is your right to have or do:",
        "examples": [
          "lodge a claim/complaint/appeal My lawyers advised me to lodge a formal complaint.",
          "lodge sth against sb/sth So far, five groups have lodged protests against the deal.",
          "There were several ethical complaints lodged against him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give information to an official organization so that it can be recorded or dealt with:",
        "examples": [
          "lodge plans/papers/a bid The two banks will lodge their plans with regulators this week.",
          "Moran lodged a bid to purchase all eight properties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave something important in a safe place such as a bank, lawyer's office, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "lodge sth with sb Keep additional copies of any important documents lodged with your bank or solicitor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lodged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an official complaint about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The US lodged a formal protest against the arrest of the foreign reporters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become stuck in a place or position:",
        "examples": [
          "A fish bone had lodged in her throat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a safe place:",
        "examples": [
          "You should lodge a copy of the letter with your solicitor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay rent to stay somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "She lodged with Mrs Higgins when she first came to Cambridge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lodging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a temporary place to stay:",
        "examples": [
          "The price includes board and lodging (= meals and a room to sleep in)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room in someone's house that you pay money to live in:",
        "examples": [
          "He managed to find lodgings close to where he worked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place someone pays to stay in while they are away from home:",
        "examples": [
          "She was able to claim expenses for airfare, food, and lodging for three nights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lodgings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room in someone's house that you pay money to live in:",
        "examples": [
          "He managed to find lodgings close to where he worked.",
          "We took her back to her lodgings and made sure she was safe.",
          "All the lodgings are currently taken by relief workers.",
          "Her room has its own en suite bathroom, which is a step up from her former lodgings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loft": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a space at the top of a building under the roof used for storing things and usually entered by a ladder, or sometimes made into a room for living in:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm specializes in loft conversions (= making lofts into rooms)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an upper floor or room",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an apartment in a large building that was previously used for industry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a ball high",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a space at the top of a building under the roof, used for storage or sometimes made into a room, or a raised area built over part of a room that is used esp. for sleeping",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A loft can also be an apartment in a building that was previously used for industry:",
        "examples": [
          "She lives in a converted loft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a ball high in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "The batter lofted the ball into right field."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lofts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a space at the top of a building under the roof used for storing things and usually entered by a ladder, or sometimes made into a room for living in:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm specializes in loft conversions (= making lofts into rooms)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an upper floor or room",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an apartment in a large building that was previously used for industry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a ball high",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a space at the top of a building under the roof, used for storage or sometimes made into a room, or a raised area built over part of a room that is used esp. for sleeping",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A loft can also be an apartment in a building that was previously used for industry:",
        "examples": [
          "She lives in a converted loft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a ball high in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "The batter lofted the ball into right field."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lofty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "high:",
        "examples": [
          "a lofty ceiling/mountain/wall"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Lofty ideas, etc. are of a high moral standard:",
        "examples": [
          "lofty sentiments/ideals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you have a lofty way of behaving or talking, etc., you act as if you think you are better than other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a lofty attitude/air/tone"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "high:",
        "examples": [
          "lofty mountains"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone’s ideas or words are lofty, they show high principles or standards:",
        "examples": [
          "lofty sentiments"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "log": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick piece of tree trunk or branch, especially one cut for burning on a fire",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a full written record of a journey, a period of time, or an event:",
        "examples": [
          "the ship's log"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut down trees so that you can use their wood:",
        "examples": [
          "The forest has been so heavily logged that it is in danger of disappearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially record something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Better Business Bureau has logged more than 90 complaints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel and record a particular distance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick piece of tree trunk or branch:",
        "examples": [
          "Stack the logs near the fireplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a full, written record of a trip, a period of time, or an event:",
        "examples": [
          "a ship’s log"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information into a written record:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The police have logged several complaints about loud parties in that building.",
          "[ T ] He has logged over 1500 hours of flying time (= flown and recorded this amount)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut down trees for their wood, or to remove trees from a place by cutting them down:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Timber companies logged these mountains for years.",
          "[ T ] The Bureau of Land Management is reviewing plans to log more trees in Western Oregon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write something down to make an official record of it:",
        "examples": [
          "log sth in/into sth Supervisors log an employee's driver's license number into a database.",
          "log a call/claim/complaint During the first seven months of the year, the company logged 170 complaints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage to do or get a particular number of something, especially a large number:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has logged about 550 orders for new aircraft this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official record of something:",
        "examples": [
          "keep a log (of sth) You should keep a log of your business travel to ensure you have proof of your expenses.",
          "a user/visitor log The security guard wrote our names in the visitor log.",
          "a learning/maintenance/production log The repairmen keep detailed maintenance log books.",
          "a flight/ship's log",
          "a daily/weekly/monthly log Project managers are instructed to keep a daily log of their activities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "logged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "logging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of cutting down trees in order to use their wood:",
        "examples": [
          "logging companies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of cutting down trees for their wood, or the industry of logging:",
        "examples": [
          "The rule changes will allow logging of the last old-growth trees in many of the northwest forests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of cutting down trees in order to get wood that can be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "a commercial logging company",
          "a logging contract/operation/project China accounts for 30% of the wood exported from Brazil's logging operations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "logic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of thinking, especially one that is reasonable and based on good judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "I fail to see the logic behind his argument.",
          "If prices go up, wages will go up too - that's just logic.",
          "There's no logic in the decision to reduce staff when orders are the highest they have been for years.",
          "The internal logic of her argument is undeniable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal scientific method of examining or thinking about ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "a treatise on formal logic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of thinking, esp. one that is reasonable and based on good judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "I fail to see the logic of your argument."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal, scientific method of examining or thinking about ideas",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "sensible methods of thinking and making good decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "business/economic/commercial logic",
          "the logic of sth Customers support what we're doing, because they see the logic of using renewable resources.",
          "there is logic in/to sth There is clear logic in putting the two businesses together.",
          "If there's any logic to privatization, it's that competition creates more efficiency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "actions that a computer performs, such as comparing and matching, that involve simple yes or no choices, rather than more complicated mathematics:",
        "examples": [
          "Logic controls how the computer code is executed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "logical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using reason:",
        "examples": [
          "a logical choice/conclusion",
          "Students need the ability to construct a logical argument.",
          "It was the logical thing to do (= the decision was a reasonable one when all the facts were considered)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "reasonable and based on good judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "After the children were grown, moving to a smaller house was the logical thing to do."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "logically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that uses reason:",
        "examples": [
          "Her ideas were clear and logically presented.",
          "Technology problems force students to think logically."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "logistical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the careful organization of a complicated activity:",
        "examples": [
          "logistical support/problems",
          "Assigning an armed federal officer to every commercial flight would be a logistical nightmare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the process of planning and organizing to make sure that resources are in the places where they are needed, so that an activity or process happens effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "The system was incapable of handling the US Army's huge logistical needs.",
          "The Virginia-based company will provide maintenance and logistical support for the government project.",
          "The plans were changed for logistical reasons.",
          "logistical difficulties/hurdles/problems",
          "a logistical headache/nightmare A delay in passing the law would cause a logistical nightmare for businesses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "logistics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the careful organization of a complicated activity so that it happens in a successful and effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to look at the logistics of the whole aid operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the careful organization of a complicated military, business, or other activity so that it happens in a successful and effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "The logistics of getting five kids off to school in the morning are pretty complex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of planning and organizing to make sure that resources are in the places where they are needed, so that an activity or process happens effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "About 3% of his turnover went to paying for logistics and distribution.",
          "the logistics of sth His job is to oversee the logistics of the building program.",
          "a logistics company/firm/group We hired a logistics company to help us cut costs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "logo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a design or symbol used by a company to advertise its products:",
        "examples": [
          "a corporate logo",
          "The players wore shirts with the sponsor's logo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small picture or design that a company or organization uses as its symbol:",
        "examples": [
          "Athletes are all wearing the sneaker company’s logo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a design or symbol displayed on a company's products, vehicles, signs, etc. that expresses the company's character and purpose and makes it easy for customers to recognize and remember the company:",
        "examples": [
          "The sponsor's logo was displayed at every entrance to the stadium.",
          "brand/company/corporate logo They wear the company uniforms, drive trucks with the company logo, and deliver packages to your door.",
          "product/team logo a sweatshirt with the team logo on the front",
          "distinctive/familiar/unusual logo Research shows that unusual logos work well."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "logos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a design or symbol used by a company to advertise its products:",
        "examples": [
          "a corporate logo",
          "The players wore shirts with the sponsor's logo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small picture or design that a company or organization uses as its symbol:",
        "examples": [
          "Athletes are all wearing the sneaker company’s logo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a design or symbol displayed on a company's products, vehicles, signs, etc. that expresses the company's character and purpose and makes it easy for customers to recognize and remember the company:",
        "examples": [
          "The sponsor's logo was displayed at every entrance to the stadium.",
          "brand/company/corporate logo They wear the company uniforms, drive trucks with the company logo, and deliver packages to your door.",
          "product/team logo a sweatshirt with the team logo on the front",
          "distinctive/familiar/unusual logo Research shows that unusual logos work well."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "logs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick piece of tree trunk or branch, especially one cut for burning on a fire",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a full written record of a journey, a period of time, or an event:",
        "examples": [
          "the ship's log"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut down trees so that you can use their wood:",
        "examples": [
          "The forest has been so heavily logged that it is in danger of disappearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially record something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Better Business Bureau has logged more than 90 complaints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel and record a particular distance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick piece of tree trunk or branch:",
        "examples": [
          "Stack the logs near the fireplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a full, written record of a trip, a period of time, or an event:",
        "examples": [
          "a ship’s log"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information into a written record:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The police have logged several complaints about loud parties in that building.",
          "[ T ] He has logged over 1500 hours of flying time (= flown and recorded this amount)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut down trees for their wood, or to remove trees from a place by cutting them down:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Timber companies logged these mountains for years.",
          "[ T ] The Bureau of Land Management is reviewing plans to log more trees in Western Oregon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write something down to make an official record of it:",
        "examples": [
          "log sth in/into sth Supervisors log an employee's driver's license number into a database.",
          "log a call/claim/complaint During the first seven months of the year, the company logged 170 complaints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage to do or get a particular number of something, especially a large number:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has logged about 550 orders for new aircraft this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official record of something:",
        "examples": [
          "keep a log (of sth) You should keep a log of your business travel to ensure you have proof of your expenses.",
          "a user/visitor log The security guard wrote our names in the visitor log.",
          "a learning/maintenance/production log The repairmen keep detailed maintenance log books.",
          "a flight/ship's log",
          "a daily/weekly/monthly log Project managers are instructed to keep a daily log of their activities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a piece of) meat from the back of an animal near the tail or from the top part of the back legs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the body that is above the legs and below the waist, especially the sexual organs:",
        "examples": [
          "the fruit of your loins (= your child/children)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of meat from the back of an animal near the tail or from the top part of the back legs:",
        "examples": [
          "roast loin of venison"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of the body that is above the legs and below the waist, especially the sexual organs:",
        "examples": [
          "the fruit of your loins (= your child/children)",
          "Hefavoured his adopted son over the issue of his own loins.",
          "They wore white rags wound around their loins.",
          "He tightened the cloth around his loins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the reproductive organs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "loitering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the offence of waiting in a place, looking as if you are going to do something illegal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lollipop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard sweet on a stick",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard candy on the end of a small stick",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lollipops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard sweet on a stick",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard candy on the end of a small stick",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lolly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wrapped sweet for sucking or chewing (= crushing with the teeth)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "money:",
        "examples": [
          "It's hard to figure out how this bloke has made such huge amounts of lolly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "london": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, in the south-east of England on the River Thames. It has a population of over 13 million people and is the location of the UK Parliament, the King's main home Buckingham Palace, the Bank of England, and the London Stock Exchange.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "alone:",
        "examples": [
          "a lone survivor",
          "He was a lone voice (= the only person) arguing against a reduction in payments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has children but no partner living with them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the only one in a place or situation; standing alone:",
        "examples": [
          "Her singing is backed by a lone piano."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lonelier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unhappy because you are not with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She gets lonely now that all the kids have left home.",
          "the lonely life of a widower"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lonely place is a long way from where people live:",
        "examples": [
          "a lonely stretch of Arizona highway"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of someone) feeling sad because you are alone, or (of something) causing this feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "a lonely child",
          "my lonely room"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lonely place has no people, buildings, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a lonely and deserted road"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loneliest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unhappy because you are not with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She gets lonely now that all the kids have left home.",
          "the lonely life of a widower"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lonely place is a long way from where people live:",
        "examples": [
          "a lonely stretch of Arizona highway"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of someone) feeling sad because you are alone, or (of something) causing this feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "a lonely child",
          "my lonely room"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lonely place has no people, buildings, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a lonely and deserted road"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loneliness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being lonely",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lonely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unhappy because you are not with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She gets lonely now that all the kids have left home.",
          "the lonely life of a widower"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lonely place is a long way from where people live:",
        "examples": [
          "a lonely stretch of Arizona highway"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of someone) feeling sad because you are alone, or (of something) causing this feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "a lonely child",
          "my lonely room"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lonely place has no people, buildings, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a lonely and deserted road"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who likes to do things on their own without other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He was always a loner at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who prefers to be alone and to do things without other people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lonesome": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "alone:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just sitting here all by my lonesome."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of someone) feeling sad because you are alone or are apart from someone, or (of something) causing this feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "She was feeling lonesome for her family.",
          "the lonesome whistle of a distant train"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "longed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continuing for a large amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a long film/meeting",
          "I've been waiting a long time.",
          "It's a long time since I worked there.",
          "Apparently the sessions are an hour long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being a distance between two points that is more than average or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "long hair",
          "long legs",
          "a long dress",
          "There was a long queue at the post office.",
          "We're still a long way from the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a piece of writing that has a lot of pages or words:",
        "examples": [
          "a long letter/book/report"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean \"(for) a long time\", especially in questions and negative sentences:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you been waiting (for) long?",
          "I'm just writing a letter but it won't take long.",
          "How long have you been in England?",
          "Don't rush - take as long as you like.",
          "We've been walking all day long.",
          "I've known her longer than you have.",
          "I won't be staying much longer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long period of time before or after something:",
        "examples": [
          "She left the house long before I arrived.",
          "It wasn't long before he was back with his family.",
          "He did not join them until long after they had eaten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with the past participle or the -ing form of the verb to mean that a state or activity has continued for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "a long-awaited letter",
          "long-serving employees"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something must happen before something else can happen:",
        "examples": [
          "I can come as long as I can leave by 4.00.",
          "Bring your friends by all means - just so long as I know how many are coming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She longed to see him again.",
          "I'm longing for news of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being a distance between two points that is more than average or usual, or being of a particular length:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a long line at the post office.",
          "When I was young I wore my hair long.",
          "We’re still a long way from the station (= a great distance)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A long piece of writing, such as a book or story, has many words:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a long book – over 600 pages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Long underwear is long johns.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being an amount of time that is more than average or usual, or being of a particular amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The days are longer in summer than in winter.",
          "We had to wait a long time to see the doctor.",
          "We went away for a long weekend in April (= Saturday, Sunday, and an extra day or days)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is long-lost has not been seen for many years before appearing suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "A long-lost diary was discovered among his papers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She longed to move out of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the situation in which you buy and keep shares, etc. because you expect them to rise in value and make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Nobody wants to be long on stocks over a weekend of economic uncertainty, because stocks may fall sharply in value when markets reopen on Monday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work more hours each day than people usually do:",
        "examples": [
          "In spite of the New Deal, junior doctors are still working dangerously long hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy or keep shares, etc. because you expect their price to rise, so that you can make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "The prospects for domestic demand growth in the eurozone are not great, so why not go long on sterling, where the prospects for domestic demand growth are still looking optimistic?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "longer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continuing for a large amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a long film/meeting",
          "I've been waiting a long time.",
          "It's a long time since I worked there.",
          "Apparently the sessions are an hour long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being a distance between two points that is more than average or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "long hair",
          "long legs",
          "a long dress",
          "There was a long queue at the post office.",
          "We're still a long way from the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a piece of writing that has a lot of pages or words:",
        "examples": [
          "a long letter/book/report"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean \"(for) a long time\", especially in questions and negative sentences:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you been waiting (for) long?",
          "I'm just writing a letter but it won't take long.",
          "How long have you been in England?",
          "Don't rush - take as long as you like.",
          "We've been walking all day long.",
          "I've known her longer than you have.",
          "I won't be staying much longer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long period of time before or after something:",
        "examples": [
          "She left the house long before I arrived.",
          "It wasn't long before he was back with his family.",
          "He did not join them until long after they had eaten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with the past participle or the -ing form of the verb to mean that a state or activity has continued for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "a long-awaited letter",
          "long-serving employees"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something must happen before something else can happen:",
        "examples": [
          "I can come as long as I can leave by 4.00.",
          "Bring your friends by all means - just so long as I know how many are coming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She longed to see him again.",
          "I'm longing for news of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being a distance between two points that is more than average or usual, or being of a particular length:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a long line at the post office.",
          "When I was young I wore my hair long.",
          "We’re still a long way from the station (= a great distance)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A long piece of writing, such as a book or story, has many words:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a long book – over 600 pages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Long underwear is long johns.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being an amount of time that is more than average or usual, or being of a particular amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The days are longer in summer than in winter.",
          "We had to wait a long time to see the doctor.",
          "We went away for a long weekend in April (= Saturday, Sunday, and an extra day or days)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is long-lost has not been seen for many years before appearing suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "A long-lost diary was discovered among his papers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She longed to move out of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the situation in which you buy and keep shares, etc. because you expect them to rise in value and make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Nobody wants to be long on stocks over a weekend of economic uncertainty, because stocks may fall sharply in value when markets reopen on Monday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work more hours each day than people usually do:",
        "examples": [
          "In spite of the New Deal, junior doctors are still working dangerously long hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy or keep shares, etc. because you expect their price to rise, so that you can make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "The prospects for domestic demand growth in the eurozone are not great, so why not go long on sterling, where the prospects for domestic demand growth are still looking optimistic?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "longest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continuing for a large amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a long film/meeting",
          "I've been waiting a long time.",
          "It's a long time since I worked there.",
          "Apparently the sessions are an hour long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being a distance between two points that is more than average or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "long hair",
          "long legs",
          "a long dress",
          "There was a long queue at the post office.",
          "We're still a long way from the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a piece of writing that has a lot of pages or words:",
        "examples": [
          "a long letter/book/report"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean \"(for) a long time\", especially in questions and negative sentences:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you been waiting (for) long?",
          "I'm just writing a letter but it won't take long.",
          "How long have you been in England?",
          "Don't rush - take as long as you like.",
          "We've been walking all day long.",
          "I've known her longer than you have.",
          "I won't be staying much longer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long period of time before or after something:",
        "examples": [
          "She left the house long before I arrived.",
          "It wasn't long before he was back with his family.",
          "He did not join them until long after they had eaten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with the past participle or the -ing form of the verb to mean that a state or activity has continued for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "a long-awaited letter",
          "long-serving employees"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something must happen before something else can happen:",
        "examples": [
          "I can come as long as I can leave by 4.00.",
          "Bring your friends by all means - just so long as I know how many are coming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She longed to see him again.",
          "I'm longing for news of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being a distance between two points that is more than average or usual, or being of a particular length:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a long line at the post office.",
          "When I was young I wore my hair long.",
          "We’re still a long way from the station (= a great distance)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A long piece of writing, such as a book or story, has many words:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a long book – over 600 pages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Long underwear is long johns.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being an amount of time that is more than average or usual, or being of a particular amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The days are longer in summer than in winter.",
          "We had to wait a long time to see the doctor.",
          "We went away for a long weekend in April (= Saturday, Sunday, and an extra day or days)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is long-lost has not been seen for many years before appearing suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "A long-lost diary was discovered among his papers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She longed to move out of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the situation in which you buy and keep shares, etc. because you expect them to rise in value and make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Nobody wants to be long on stocks over a weekend of economic uncertainty, because stocks may fall sharply in value when markets reopen on Monday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work more hours each day than people usually do:",
        "examples": [
          "In spite of the New Deal, junior doctors are still working dangerously long hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy or keep shares, etc. because you expect their price to rise, so that you can make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "The prospects for domestic demand growth in the eurozone are not great, so why not go long on sterling, where the prospects for domestic demand growth are still looking optimistic?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "longevity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "living for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "To what do you attribute your longevity?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "remaining popular or useful for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "For longevity in car design, you really need to keep it simple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long life:",
        "examples": [
          "He attributed his longevity to exercise and a healthy diet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to last for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "For longevity in car design, you really need to keep it simple."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "longhorns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cow from a breed with long horns",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "longing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of wanting something or someone very much:",
        "examples": [
          "He gazed at her, his eyes full of longing.",
          "a longing look",
          "a longing for his homeland"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong desire:",
        "examples": [
          "a longing for peace and quiet"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "longitude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the distance of a place east or west of an imaginary line between the North Pole and the South Pole, measured in degrees",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position to the east or west of an imaginary circle around the earth that goes through the North Pole, the South Pole, and Greenwich, England",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "longs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "UK government bonds that will be paid back more than 15 years in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Switching the debt into longer-term paper would boost the supply of longs and push down prices.",
          "LIFFE's futures contract for long gilts is one of the ten most heavily traded contracts in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shares, bonds, etc. that an investor is keeping and planning to sell at a profit when the price rises:",
        "examples": [
          "The stock moved up and down sharply as a tug-of-war game was played out between the shorts and the longs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "longstanding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having existed for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "a long-standing agreement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having existed for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s been our long-standing policy not to allow pets at the hotel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "longtime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having existed or lasted for many years:",
        "examples": [
          "a longtime friend"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for toilet:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll just go to the loo.",
          "loo roll"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loofah": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object with a rough surface that is used to rub the body when washing. Loofahs are made from the dried fruit of a tropical plant, also called a loofah.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "looked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct your eyes in order to see:",
        "examples": [
          "Look! There's grandma.",
          "look at They looked at the picture and laughed.",
          "Look at all these toys on the floor.",
          "look up She looked up from her book and smiled at me.",
          "I looked out (of) the window.",
          "Look over there - there's a rainbow!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to find something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "look for I'm looking for my keys.",
          "I looked everywhere, but I couldn't find my glasses.",
          "Have you looked in the dictionary?",
          "I looked down the list but couldn't see his name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear or seem:",
        "examples": [
          "You look well!",
          "The roads look very icy.",
          "That dress looks nice on you.",
          "He has started to look his age (= appear as old as he really is).",
          "It's looking good (= things are going well).",
          "look like He looked like a friendly sort of person.",
          "look like The twins look just like their mother.",
          "look as if She looked as if she hadn't slept all night.",
          "look as though He looked as though he might fall at any moment.",
          "it looks like It looks like rain (= as if it is going to rain)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to face a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The garden looks south.",
          "This window looks out onto the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you are telling someone to be careful or to pay attention:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] Look where you're going!",
          "Look at the time - we're late!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be planning to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm looking to start my own business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "looker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a physically attractive person, usually a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you seen Karl's new girlfriend? She's a real looker!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lookout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who watches for danger:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the burglars waited outside to act as a lookout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a high place where a person can look at what is happening in the area around them, especially in order to watch for any danger",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place from where a person can look at something, especially at an area of natural beauty",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm always on the lookout for interesting new recipes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to watch carefully for something or someone, especially in order to avoid danger:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep a lookout for small objects that a baby might swallow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to watch for someone or something to appear:",
        "examples": [
          "Assign someone to be a lookout on the boat to keep an eye out for rocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are on the lookout for something, you are watching for it to appear:",
        "examples": [
          "What kinds of behavior should parents be on the lookout for?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lookout is also a place where you can see a long distance:",
        "examples": [
          "Turner works at the fire lookout on Carey Dome."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to appear as a large, often frightening or unclear shape or object:",
        "examples": [
          "Dark storm clouds loomed on the horizon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an unwanted or unpleasant event looms, it seems likely to happen soon and causes worry:",
        "examples": [
          "Her final exams are looming.",
          "Here, too, the threat of unemployment has been looming on the horizon.",
          "The threat of closure looms over the workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment for weaving (= making thread into cloth)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear, esp. when seeming large and threatening:",
        "examples": [
          "Record budget deficits, now running well above $200 billion a year, loom over the recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment on which thread is woven into cloth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an unpleasant event looms, it will probably happen and makes people worry:",
        "examples": [
          "Stocks of heating oil are at their lowest levels for years, and another crisis may be looming.",
          "The company is in serious financial trouble, with more debt looming on the horizon.",
          "sth looms over sb/sth The threat of closure looms over the workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something looms large, it becomes very important and could cause serious problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Food retailers became nervous as the threat of a price war loomed large."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "looming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of something unwanted or unpleasant) about to happen soon and causing worry:",
        "examples": [
          "the looming crisis"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "looms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to appear as a large, often frightening or unclear shape or object:",
        "examples": [
          "Dark storm clouds loomed on the horizon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an unwanted or unpleasant event looms, it seems likely to happen soon and causes worry:",
        "examples": [
          "Her final exams are looming.",
          "Here, too, the threat of unemployment has been looming on the horizon.",
          "The threat of closure looms over the workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment for weaving (= making thread into cloth)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear, esp. when seeming large and threatening:",
        "examples": [
          "Record budget deficits, now running well above $200 billion a year, loom over the recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment on which thread is woven into cloth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an unpleasant event looms, it will probably happen and makes people worry:",
        "examples": [
          "Stocks of heating oil are at their lowest levels for years, and another crisis may be looming.",
          "The company is in serious financial trouble, with more debt looming on the horizon.",
          "sth looms over sb/sth The threat of closure looms over the workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something looms large, it becomes very important and could cause serious problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Food retailers became nervous as the threat of a price war loomed large."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large North American bird that eats fish",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is crazy, silly, or strange",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "loony": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "silly or stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "He had lots of loony ideas about education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is crazy, silly, or strange:",
        "examples": [
          "He considered that most of the people he had to deal with were loonies of one sort or another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "foolish or crazy:",
        "examples": [
          "He has loony ideas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the curved shape made when something long and thin, such as a piece of string, bends until one part of it nearly touches or crosses another part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Tie the ends of the rope together in a loop.",
          "loop of The building is set within a loop of the River Wye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of string, thread, material, etc. bent into a curved shape:",
        "examples": [
          "loop of For light, we had candles in jam jars hanging on loops of string.",
          "belt loops"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical circle made by an aircraft in the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "The pilot swung the plane into a tight loop.",
          "Planes flew acrobatics, loops, and rolls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a turning or curving movement made in ice skating (= the sport of moving on ice wearing special boots):",
        "examples": [
          "She practised her axels and toe loops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short section of recorded music that is repeated all through a song or part of a song:",
        "examples": [
          "His piping and fiddle-playing blend traditional music with sampled beats and loops.",
          "Full songs are divided into sections such as choruses, verses, intros and endings in order to make it easier for songwriters to choose the most appropriate loops for their music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of instructions that is repeated until a particular thing happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The CPU world relies upon condition variables, branches, and loops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something runs in a loop, or is on a loop, it runs continuously, so that the same things are repeated again and again:",
        "examples": [
          "The tape ran in a continuous loop, repeating the same songs over and over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loop or curve:",
        "examples": [
          "Loop the rope over the bar.",
          "Turn left where the road loops round the farm buildings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a short piece of recorded music) to be repeated all through a song or part of a song:",
        "examples": [
          "The sample is automatically looped to repeat continuously until you tell it to stop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a circular shape made by something long and narrow in which the two ends cross each other, leaving an open space within:",
        "examples": [
          "A loop of thread from my sweater caught on a nail.",
          "The exit ramp makes a loop under the elevated highway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one or more instructions given repeatedly by a computer program until a particular result is achieved",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be one of a group of people who have particular knowledge, make important decisions, or deal with important situations:",
        "examples": [
          "Entry-level workers want to feel like they're in the loop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be one of a group of people who have particular knowledge, make important decisions, or deal with important situations:",
        "examples": [
          "A group of senior staff at the plant have just told her they are as much out of the loop as the workers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "looped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loop or curve:",
        "examples": [
          "Loop the rope over the bar.",
          "Turn left where the road loops round the farm buildings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a short piece of recorded music) to be repeated all through a song or part of a song:",
        "examples": [
          "The sample is automatically looped to repeat continuously until you tell it to stop."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loophole": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small mistake in an agreement or law that gives someone the chance to avoid having to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "tax loopholes",
          "The company employed lawyers to find loopholes in environmental protection laws."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity to legally avoid an unpleasant responsibility, usually because of a mistake in the way rules or laws have been written:",
        "examples": [
          "The new law is designed to close most of the tax loopholes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a failure to include something in an agreement or law, which allows someone to do something illegal or to avoid doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "They plan to close a loophole that allows businesses to avoid paying off redundant workers.",
          "a corporate/legal/tax loophole He has pledged to close a tax loophole that has allowed US firms to take business and jobs abroad.",
          "a loophole in sth Determined landlords found it easy to exploit loopholes in the law."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loopholes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small mistake in an agreement or law that gives someone the chance to avoid having to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "tax loopholes",
          "The company employed lawyers to find loopholes in environmental protection laws."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity to legally avoid an unpleasant responsibility, usually because of a mistake in the way rules or laws have been written:",
        "examples": [
          "The new law is designed to close most of the tax loopholes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a failure to include something in an agreement or law, which allows someone to do something illegal or to avoid doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "They plan to close a loophole that allows businesses to avoid paying off redundant workers.",
          "a corporate/legal/tax loophole He has pledged to close a tax loophole that has allowed US firms to take business and jobs abroad.",
          "a loophole in sth Determined landlords found it easy to exploit loopholes in the law."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "looping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loop or curve:",
        "examples": [
          "Loop the rope over the bar.",
          "Turn left where the road loops round the farm buildings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a short piece of recorded music) to be repeated all through a song or part of a song:",
        "examples": [
          "The sample is automatically looped to repeat continuously until you tell it to stop."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the curved shape made when something long and thin, such as a piece of string, bends until one part of it nearly touches or crosses another part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Tie the ends of the rope together in a loop.",
          "loop of The building is set within a loop of the River Wye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of string, thread, material, etc. bent into a curved shape:",
        "examples": [
          "loop of For light, we had candles in jam jars hanging on loops of string.",
          "belt loops"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical circle made by an aircraft in the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "The pilot swung the plane into a tight loop.",
          "Planes flew acrobatics, loops, and rolls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a turning or curving movement made in ice skating (= the sport of moving on ice wearing special boots):",
        "examples": [
          "She practised her axels and toe loops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short section of recorded music that is repeated all through a song or part of a song:",
        "examples": [
          "His piping and fiddle-playing blend traditional music with sampled beats and loops.",
          "Full songs are divided into sections such as choruses, verses, intros and endings in order to make it easier for songwriters to choose the most appropriate loops for their music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of instructions that is repeated until a particular thing happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The CPU world relies upon condition variables, branches, and loops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something runs in a loop, or is on a loop, it runs continuously, so that the same things are repeated again and again:",
        "examples": [
          "The tape ran in a continuous loop, repeating the same songs over and over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loop or curve:",
        "examples": [
          "Loop the rope over the bar.",
          "Turn left where the road loops round the farm buildings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a short piece of recorded music) to be repeated all through a song or part of a song:",
        "examples": [
          "The sample is automatically looped to repeat continuously until you tell it to stop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a circular shape made by something long and narrow in which the two ends cross each other, leaving an open space within:",
        "examples": [
          "A loop of thread from my sweater caught on a nail.",
          "The exit ramp makes a loop under the elevated highway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one or more instructions given repeatedly by a computer program until a particular result is achieved",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be one of a group of people who have particular knowledge, make important decisions, or deal with important situations:",
        "examples": [
          "Entry-level workers want to feel like they're in the loop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be one of a group of people who have particular knowledge, make important decisions, or deal with important situations:",
        "examples": [
          "A group of senior staff at the plant have just told her they are as much out of the loop as the workers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loopy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strange, unusual, or silly:",
        "examples": [
          "He must have gone completely loopy to give up a job like that."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not firmly held or fastened in place:",
        "examples": [
          "There were some loose wires hanging out of the wall.",
          "work itself loose The nails in the wall had worked themselves loose.",
          "hang loose The prisoners were so thin that their skin hung loose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Loose hair is not tied back:",
        "examples": [
          "hang loose Her hair was hanging loose to her shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Loose things are not held together or attached to anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "A few loose sheets of paper were lying around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In games such as basketball, football, and ice hockey, if the ball or puck is loose, neither team has control of it:",
        "examples": [
          "loose ball She intercepted a loose ball in midfield and broke forward.",
          "The ball was loose on the ground and he went in to take it.",
          "The players collided with one another as they chased the loose ball.",
          "He picked up a loose puck and skated down the left to fire home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of clothes) not fitting closely to the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Wear comfortable, loose clothing to your exercise class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not tightly controlled, or not exact:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a fairly loose adaptation of the novel.",
          "It's only a loose translation of the poem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having low morals; sexually free:",
        "examples": [
          "She was accused of being a loose woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or express emotions very freely, especially in an uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach loosed an angry tirade against his team.",
          "He loosed his frustration in a torrent of abuse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fire an arrow from a bow or shots from a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "They were almost upon us as I loosed my last arrow.",
          "His men loosed a volley of rifle fire into the surviving guards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something harmful or extreme to happen and affect somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "be loosed upon Sometimes anarchy is loosed upon the world because people firmly and honestly believe they are doing the right thing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to set an animal free, especially in order to attack someone:",
        "examples": [
          "loose something on someone They basically loosed the hounds on us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something such as a knot or tie less tight:",
        "examples": [
          "She loosed the knot and undid the bright coil of my hair.",
          "The two hundred miles an hour wind had loosed the chains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not firmly attached in place:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d better sew that loose button before it comes off.",
          "A few loose sheets of paper were lying around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an animal is loose, it is not tied up or caged in.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not tight; not fitting closely to the body or the thing that is covered:",
        "examples": [
          "Wear comfortable, loose clothing to your exercise class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Loose can also mean not closely following something original, or not exact:",
        "examples": [
          "The film is a loose adaptation of Conrad’s novel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not tightly held together or to anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "According to research, sales of tea bags, loose tea and instant tea have all declined."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loosed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or express emotions very freely, especially in an uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach loosed an angry tirade against his team.",
          "He loosed his frustration in a torrent of abuse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fire an arrow from a bow or shots from a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "They were almost upon us as I loosed my last arrow.",
          "His men loosed a volley of rifle fire into the surviving guards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something harmful or extreme to happen and affect somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "be loosed upon Sometimes anarchy is loosed upon the world because people firmly and honestly believe they are doing the right thing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to set an animal free, especially in order to attack someone:",
        "examples": [
          "loose something on someone They basically loosed the hounds on us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something such as a knot or tie less tight:",
        "examples": [
          "She loosed the knot and undid the bright coil of my hair.",
          "The two hundred miles an hour wind had loosed the chains."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loosely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not firmly held or attached:",
        "examples": [
          "The parcel had only been loosely wrapped, and the paper had come off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "This phrase can be loosely translated as \"Go away!\"",
          "The film is loosely based on the novel by Kundera."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not tightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The jacket hung loosely on his thin body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not tightly; not in a way that fits closely to the body or the thing that is covered:",
        "examples": [
          "The package was loosely wrapped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not put together tightly; with spaces between the parts that form a structure:",
        "examples": [
          "a loosely knit sweater"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loosen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become loose:",
        "examples": [
          "The screws holding the bed together had loosened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something such as your hair or a piece of clothing less tight:",
        "examples": [
          "He loosened his tie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make something less firmly fixed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The screws holding the light fixture have loosened, and it’s dangling from the ceiling.",
          "[ T ] fig. When immigration laws were loosened, the number of immigrants shot up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loosened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become loose:",
        "examples": [
          "The screws holding the bed together had loosened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something such as your hair or a piece of clothing less tight:",
        "examples": [
          "He loosened his tie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loosening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become loose:",
        "examples": [
          "The screws holding the bed together had loosened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something such as your hair or a piece of clothing less tight:",
        "examples": [
          "He loosened his tie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "looser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not firmly held or fastened in place:",
        "examples": [
          "There were some loose wires hanging out of the wall.",
          "work itself loose The nails in the wall had worked themselves loose.",
          "hang loose The prisoners were so thin that their skin hung loose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Loose hair is not tied back:",
        "examples": [
          "hang loose Her hair was hanging loose to her shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Loose things are not held together or attached to anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "A few loose sheets of paper were lying around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In games such as basketball, football, and ice hockey, if the ball or puck is loose, neither team has control of it:",
        "examples": [
          "loose ball She intercepted a loose ball in midfield and broke forward.",
          "The ball was loose on the ground and he went in to take it.",
          "The players collided with one another as they chased the loose ball.",
          "He picked up a loose puck and skated down the left to fire home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of clothes) not fitting closely to the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Wear comfortable, loose clothing to your exercise class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not tightly controlled, or not exact:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a fairly loose adaptation of the novel.",
          "It's only a loose translation of the poem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having low morals; sexually free:",
        "examples": [
          "She was accused of being a loose woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or express emotions very freely, especially in an uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach loosed an angry tirade against his team.",
          "He loosed his frustration in a torrent of abuse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fire an arrow from a bow or shots from a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "They were almost upon us as I loosed my last arrow.",
          "His men loosed a volley of rifle fire into the surviving guards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something harmful or extreme to happen and affect somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "be loosed upon Sometimes anarchy is loosed upon the world because people firmly and honestly believe they are doing the right thing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to set an animal free, especially in order to attack someone:",
        "examples": [
          "loose something on someone They basically loosed the hounds on us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something such as a knot or tie less tight:",
        "examples": [
          "She loosed the knot and undid the bright coil of my hair.",
          "The two hundred miles an hour wind had loosed the chains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not firmly attached in place:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d better sew that loose button before it comes off.",
          "A few loose sheets of paper were lying around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an animal is loose, it is not tied up or caged in.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not tight; not fitting closely to the body or the thing that is covered:",
        "examples": [
          "Wear comfortable, loose clothing to your exercise class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Loose can also mean not closely following something original, or not exact:",
        "examples": [
          "The film is a loose adaptation of Conrad’s novel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not tightly held together or to anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "According to research, sales of tea bags, loose tea and instant tea have all declined."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loosest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not firmly held or fastened in place:",
        "examples": [
          "There were some loose wires hanging out of the wall.",
          "work itself loose The nails in the wall had worked themselves loose.",
          "hang loose The prisoners were so thin that their skin hung loose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Loose hair is not tied back:",
        "examples": [
          "hang loose Her hair was hanging loose to her shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Loose things are not held together or attached to anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "A few loose sheets of paper were lying around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In games such as basketball, football, and ice hockey, if the ball or puck is loose, neither team has control of it:",
        "examples": [
          "loose ball She intercepted a loose ball in midfield and broke forward.",
          "The ball was loose on the ground and he went in to take it.",
          "The players collided with one another as they chased the loose ball.",
          "He picked up a loose puck and skated down the left to fire home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of clothes) not fitting closely to the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Wear comfortable, loose clothing to your exercise class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not tightly controlled, or not exact:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a fairly loose adaptation of the novel.",
          "It's only a loose translation of the poem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having low morals; sexually free:",
        "examples": [
          "She was accused of being a loose woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or express emotions very freely, especially in an uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach loosed an angry tirade against his team.",
          "He loosed his frustration in a torrent of abuse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fire an arrow from a bow or shots from a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "They were almost upon us as I loosed my last arrow.",
          "His men loosed a volley of rifle fire into the surviving guards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something harmful or extreme to happen and affect somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "be loosed upon Sometimes anarchy is loosed upon the world because people firmly and honestly believe they are doing the right thing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to set an animal free, especially in order to attack someone:",
        "examples": [
          "loose something on someone They basically loosed the hounds on us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something such as a knot or tie less tight:",
        "examples": [
          "She loosed the knot and undid the bright coil of my hair.",
          "The two hundred miles an hour wind had loosed the chains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not firmly attached in place:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d better sew that loose button before it comes off.",
          "A few loose sheets of paper were lying around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an animal is loose, it is not tied up or caged in.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not tight; not fitting closely to the body or the thing that is covered:",
        "examples": [
          "Wear comfortable, loose clothing to your exercise class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Loose can also mean not closely following something original, or not exact:",
        "examples": [
          "The film is a loose adaptation of Conrad’s novel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not tightly held together or to anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "According to research, sales of tea bags, loose tea and instant tea have all declined."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(usually of large numbers of people during a violent event) to steal from shops and houses:",
        "examples": [
          "During the riot shops were looted and cars damaged or set on fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal something from a place or person:",
        "examples": [
          "Burglars looted cash and mobiles from a shop in Tagore Town.",
          "The passengers in the general compartment of Shramjivi Express were looted and robbed of their valuables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money and valuable objects that have been stolen, especially by an army from a defeated enemy or by thieves:",
        "examples": [
          "The thief must have been very disappointed when he examined his loot.",
          "He was captured and his loot was returned to the store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in computer games, the things you get as rewards, for example for defeating an enemy, that you can use in the games:",
        "examples": [
          "It provides the same experiences as larger dungeon games: fighting monsters, disarming traps, advancing characters, and collecting loot.",
          "Enjoy this free online adventure game - battle demons with your friends, earn loot and build the ultimate castle!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(said esp. of large numbers of people) to steal from stores:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Riot police were sent to prevent the mob from looting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To loot something is also to take a lot of money away from it that does not belong to you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The officers of the corporation looted the company of millions of dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money or valuable objects that have been stolen:",
        "examples": [
          "Three men have been sentenced to prison for taking part in the robbery, but the loot was never recovered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money or valuable objects that have been stolen:",
        "examples": [
          "They hauled the loot, worth $10 million, to a warehouse."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "looted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(usually of large numbers of people during a violent event) to steal from shops and houses:",
        "examples": [
          "During the riot shops were looted and cars damaged or set on fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal something from a place or person:",
        "examples": [
          "Burglars looted cash and mobiles from a shop in Tagore Town.",
          "The passengers in the general compartment of Shramjivi Express were looted and robbed of their valuables."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "looters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone, usually one of a large number of people during a violent event, who steals from shops and houses:",
        "examples": [
          "Looters ransacked shops and set fire to cars.",
          "The museum galleries were stripped of artifacts by looters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who steals something from a place or person:",
        "examples": [
          "A mobile looter was arrested by police after he tried to steal a mobile and purse in broad daylight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "looting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of stealing from shops during a violent event:",
        "examples": [
          "There were reports of widespread looting as hooligans stampeded through the city centre."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lope": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or animal) to run taking long, relaxed steps:",
        "examples": [
          "The lion loped across the grass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of walking or moving using long, relaxed steps:",
        "examples": [
          "The trot quickly became a lope, which just as quickly became a gallop.",
          "She crossed the field with the easy lope of a woman half her age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or animal) to run with long, relaxed steps",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lopsided": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with one side bigger, higher, etc. than the other:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a charming, lopsided grin.",
          "The desk was scratched and lopsided; a thick book had been wedged underneath its short leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not equally balanced in amount, importance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The lopsided vote demonstrates how isolated the minister has become.",
          "The comparison is not as lopsided as it seems at first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with one side or part much bigger or higher than the other; uneven:",
        "examples": [
          "The Yankees won by the lopsided score of 17 to 2."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lord": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a male peer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who has a lot of power in a particular area of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Several alleged drug lords are to be put on trial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave as if you are better than someone and have the right to tell them what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "He likes to lord it over his little sister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title used in front of the names of male peers and officials of very high rank:",
        "examples": [
          "Lord Longford",
          "the Lord Chancellor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "The bill returned to the Lords for further scrutiny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, used to address a judge or peer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the Christian religion) God or Jesus Christ:",
        "examples": [
          "the Lord Praise the Lord!",
          "[ as form of address ] Lord, hear our prayer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some countries) a title of a man who has a specially high social rank, or the person himself",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lord is also a man who has a lot of power in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "a feudal lord",
          "a crime lord"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the Christian and Jewish religions) God",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Some people say Lord to express surprise, shock, or worry:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh Lord! I’ve forgotten the tickets!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lords": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "The bill returned to the Lords for further scrutiny.",
          "She is the Conservative education spokesperson in the Lords.",
          "The bill will be forced through even if the Lords oppose it.",
          "The Lords will vote tonight on a bill to lower the age of consent.",
          "He is an elected member of the Lords."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lordship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a polite way of referring to or talking to a male peer without using his title:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a great pleasure to welcome your lordship this evening."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lorraine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an open pastry container, filled with a mixture of eggs, cream, and pieces of bacon (= thin slices of preserved meat from a pig) that is baked and eaten hot or cold:",
        "examples": [
          "A good quiche Lorraine contains nice, salty bacon, a crisp pastry crust, and a well-cooked egg filling.",
          "Quiche lorraine makes a nice brunch or picnic dish, and goes well with a salad.",
          "We bought a few small quiches Lorraines at a bakery.",
          "Try this recipe for mini quiche lorraines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lorry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "an articulated lorry",
          "a long-distance lorry driver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "truck",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large road vehicle that is used for transporting goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The stock is delivered by lorry from the huge warehouses.",
          "The company has a fleet of trucks supplying wholesalers and retailers.",
          "a lorry driver",
          "a container/delivery/refrigerated lorry"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to no longer have something because you do not know where it is:",
        "examples": [
          "I've lost my ticket.",
          "He's always losing his car keys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something or someone taken away from you:",
        "examples": [
          "At least 600 staff will lose their jobs if the factory closes.",
          "He lost his leg in a car accident.",
          "She lost her mother (= her mother died) last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop feeling something:",
        "examples": [
          "to lose confidence/faith",
          "I lost interest halfway through the book.",
          "He kept on crying and I lost my patience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have less of something than you had before:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm trying to lose weight.",
          "He's losing his hair.",
          "She lost a lot of blood in the accident.",
          "to lose your memory/sight"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you lose time, you waste it:",
        "examples": [
          "Four million hours were lost last year through stress-related illnesses.",
          "We lost valuable time stuck in traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a clock loses time, it goes more slowly than it should:",
        "examples": [
          "My watch loses ten minutes every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Lose the belt and let's see how the dress looks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A business that is losing money is spending more money than it is receiving:",
        "examples": [
          "Banks will lose millions of pounds because of new legislation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to succeed in a game, competition, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "If we lose this game, we're out of the championship.",
          "They're losing 3–1.",
          "They lost to Cincinnati.",
          "Everyone hates losing an argument.",
          "They hadn't lost an election in 15 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be able to find something:",
        "examples": [
          "I lost my keys somewhere in the house.",
          "Two officers chased the suspect, but he turned down an alley and they lost sight of him (= could no longer see him)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to no longer have something, because it has been taken away from you, either by accident or purposely:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers will lose their jobs if the plant closes.",
          "He lost his leg in a car accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you lose someone, that person dies:",
        "examples": [
          "George lost his wife in 1990."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you lose money you have risked, you do not make a profit and do not get your money back.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A business that is losing money is spending more money than it is receiving.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to succeed in a game or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] If we lose again, we’re out of the playoffs.",
          "[ T ] Anderson lost the election by a narrow margin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not maintain or no longer have control over a quality or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "She used to play tennis regularly, but lately she’s lost interest in it.",
          "The driver lost control of her car.",
          "The dog is losing her eyesight/hearing/sense of smell.",
          "Carl lost his balance and fell down the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you lose time or an opportunity, you waste it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a clock loses time, it goes more slowly than it should.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have less of something, esp. in the body:",
        "examples": [
          "to lose blood/weight"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to confuse someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m sorry, you’ve lost me – would you go over that again?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to no longer have something or have less of something, because it has been taken away from you, or you fail to keep it:",
        "examples": [
          "Manufacturing lost 11,000 jobs in June after several months of small increases.",
          "She was among 40 people who lost their jobs when the plant closed.",
          "lose business/market share/sales The company has steadily lost market share over the past 15 years.",
          "The company has lost its place as the world's number one automaker.",
          "lose sth to sth Last year, the company lost at least 30 working days to strikes.",
          "lose sth to sb The business began to lose clients to the new supermarket.",
          "The organization has lost the finest director it has ever had.",
          "Homeowners technically could still lose their homes over unpaid rent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you lose time, you waste it:",
        "examples": [
          "Four million working hours were lost last year through stress-related illnesses.",
          "There is no time to be lost in securing the deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend more money than you receive, fail to keep money that you had, or cause a loss of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline lost £40m from a strike at the airport in the summer.",
          "Companies must compensate employees who lose financially because of a misleading, inaccurate, or unfair reference.",
          "lose sb sth We cannot continue with an area of business that is losing us millions.",
          "lose sth on sth He lost $50000 on the stock market.",
          "The company has lost money over the last few years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go down in price or value:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's shares lost 10.75p to 416p .",
          "The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 107.42 points in the past two days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose the respect of other people because of something you have done:",
        "examples": [
          "Both companies are denying responsibility for the crisis, as neither wants to lose face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become less popular, fall in value, or be given less support:",
        "examples": [
          "California still tops the 50 states in tech exports but is losing ground.",
          "The stock started losing ground with the rest of the market in midmorning and closed down 18p."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forget about an important idea or fact because you are thinking about other things:",
        "examples": [
          "In their attempts to increase profits, they have lost sight of the importance of customer satisfaction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be wrong to suggest that all investors have lost their shirts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or team that does not win a game or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The losers of both games will play each other for third place.",
          "He's a good/bad loser (= he behaves well/badly when he is defeated)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is always unsuccessful at everything they do:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a born loser."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person that you have no respect for:",
        "examples": [
          "You're probably thinking, what a loser, right?",
          "\"Hey, you bunch of losers - keep walking!\" shouted Bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is in a worse position or has less value at the end of a process:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest price increases mean that the real loser, as usual, is the consumer.",
          "On the London Stock Exchange, losers beat gainers 1,353 to 823."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is defeated, or someone who regularly fails:",
        "examples": [
          "When she found out she’d been accepted to the program because of her low scores, she felt like a loser."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shares that lose value on a particular day:",
        "examples": [
          "On the London Stock Exchange, losers beat gainers 1,353 to 823."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that is at a disadvantage because of their particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "In every deal, there are winners and losers.",
          "the big/main/real losers The real losers will be the independent pharmacists who cannot buy in bulk and pass on the savings to customers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "losers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or team that does not win a game or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The losers of both games will play each other for third place.",
          "He's a good/bad loser (= he behaves well/badly when he is defeated)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is always unsuccessful at everything they do:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a born loser."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person that you have no respect for:",
        "examples": [
          "You're probably thinking, what a loser, right?",
          "\"Hey, you bunch of losers - keep walking!\" shouted Bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is in a worse position or has less value at the end of a process:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest price increases mean that the real loser, as usual, is the consumer.",
          "On the London Stock Exchange, losers beat gainers 1,353 to 823."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is defeated, or someone who regularly fails:",
        "examples": [
          "When she found out she’d been accepted to the program because of her low scores, she felt like a loser."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shares that lose value on a particular day:",
        "examples": [
          "On the London Stock Exchange, losers beat gainers 1,353 to 823."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that is at a disadvantage because of their particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "In every deal, there are winners and losers.",
          "the big/main/real losers The real losers will be the independent pharmacists who cannot buy in bulk and pass on the savings to customers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to no longer have something because you do not know where it is:",
        "examples": [
          "I've lost my ticket.",
          "He's always losing his car keys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something or someone taken away from you:",
        "examples": [
          "At least 600 staff will lose their jobs if the factory closes.",
          "He lost his leg in a car accident.",
          "She lost her mother (= her mother died) last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop feeling something:",
        "examples": [
          "to lose confidence/faith",
          "I lost interest halfway through the book.",
          "He kept on crying and I lost my patience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have less of something than you had before:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm trying to lose weight.",
          "He's losing his hair.",
          "She lost a lot of blood in the accident.",
          "to lose your memory/sight"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you lose time, you waste it:",
        "examples": [
          "Four million hours were lost last year through stress-related illnesses.",
          "We lost valuable time stuck in traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a clock loses time, it goes more slowly than it should:",
        "examples": [
          "My watch loses ten minutes every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Lose the belt and let's see how the dress looks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A business that is losing money is spending more money than it is receiving:",
        "examples": [
          "Banks will lose millions of pounds because of new legislation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to succeed in a game, competition, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "If we lose this game, we're out of the championship.",
          "They're losing 3–1.",
          "They lost to Cincinnati.",
          "Everyone hates losing an argument.",
          "They hadn't lost an election in 15 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be able to find something:",
        "examples": [
          "I lost my keys somewhere in the house.",
          "Two officers chased the suspect, but he turned down an alley and they lost sight of him (= could no longer see him)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to no longer have something, because it has been taken away from you, either by accident or purposely:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers will lose their jobs if the plant closes.",
          "He lost his leg in a car accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you lose someone, that person dies:",
        "examples": [
          "George lost his wife in 1990."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you lose money you have risked, you do not make a profit and do not get your money back.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A business that is losing money is spending more money than it is receiving.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to succeed in a game or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] If we lose again, we’re out of the playoffs.",
          "[ T ] Anderson lost the election by a narrow margin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not maintain or no longer have control over a quality or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "She used to play tennis regularly, but lately she’s lost interest in it.",
          "The driver lost control of her car.",
          "The dog is losing her eyesight/hearing/sense of smell.",
          "Carl lost his balance and fell down the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you lose time or an opportunity, you waste it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a clock loses time, it goes more slowly than it should.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have less of something, esp. in the body:",
        "examples": [
          "to lose blood/weight"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to confuse someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m sorry, you’ve lost me – would you go over that again?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to no longer have something or have less of something, because it has been taken away from you, or you fail to keep it:",
        "examples": [
          "Manufacturing lost 11,000 jobs in June after several months of small increases.",
          "She was among 40 people who lost their jobs when the plant closed.",
          "lose business/market share/sales The company has steadily lost market share over the past 15 years.",
          "The company has lost its place as the world's number one automaker.",
          "lose sth to sth Last year, the company lost at least 30 working days to strikes.",
          "lose sth to sb The business began to lose clients to the new supermarket.",
          "The organization has lost the finest director it has ever had.",
          "Homeowners technically could still lose their homes over unpaid rent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you lose time, you waste it:",
        "examples": [
          "Four million working hours were lost last year through stress-related illnesses.",
          "There is no time to be lost in securing the deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend more money than you receive, fail to keep money that you had, or cause a loss of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline lost £40m from a strike at the airport in the summer.",
          "Companies must compensate employees who lose financially because of a misleading, inaccurate, or unfair reference.",
          "lose sb sth We cannot continue with an area of business that is losing us millions.",
          "lose sth on sth He lost $50000 on the stock market.",
          "The company has lost money over the last few years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go down in price or value:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's shares lost 10.75p to 416p .",
          "The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 107.42 points in the past two days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose the respect of other people because of something you have done:",
        "examples": [
          "Both companies are denying responsibility for the crisis, as neither wants to lose face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become less popular, fall in value, or be given less support:",
        "examples": [
          "California still tops the 50 states in tech exports but is losing ground.",
          "The stock started losing ground with the rest of the market in midmorning and closed down 18p."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forget about an important idea or fact because you are thinking about other things:",
        "examples": [
          "In their attempts to increase profits, they have lost sight of the importance of customer satisfaction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be wrong to suggest that all investors have lost their shirts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "losing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "loss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that you no longer have something or have less of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Many parents feel a sense of loss when their children leave home.",
          "He suffered a gradual loss of memory.",
          "There will be substantial job losses if the factory closes down.",
          "He suffered hearing loss from testing aircraft engines.",
          "blood/hair/weight loss"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disadvantage caused by someone leaving or by something being taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be a great loss to the department if you left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the death of a person:",
        "examples": [
          "They never got over the loss of their son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a business spends more money than it earns:",
        "examples": [
          "The company announced a pre-tax loss of three million dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a number of people die:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane crashed with serious loss of life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action or state of not having or keeping something any more:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The company’s losses over the last few years have been staggering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Loss may mean death:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They never got over the loss of their son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action or state of not maintaining or having control over something any more:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He suffered a gradual loss of memory in his later years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you no longer have something or have less of something, or the process that causes this:",
        "examples": [
          "The loss of jobs in the convenience food industry seems inevitable.",
          "loss of earnings/income/pay She received compensation for loss of earnings through the illness.",
          "a loss in sth The new road will cause losses in economic value to many local properties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a business or an organization spends more money than it earns, or loses money in another way:",
        "examples": [
          "announce/post/report a loss (of sth) The company announced a loss of €1.3m last year.",
          "a loss in revenue",
          "big/financial/heavy losses",
          "a net/operating loss",
          "a pre-tax/after-tax loss",
          "incur/make/realize a loss In a bid to attract customers, some insurers may even be making a loss on contracts marketed to certain key buyers.",
          "a loss on an investment/a sale"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which the value of shares goes down:",
        "examples": [
          "a loss in sth Gains in oil and gas were partly offset by losses in consumer products and precious metals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which property is damaged, lost, or stolen, and an insurance company must pay to replace it:",
        "examples": [
          "We will cover your house contents against accidental loss or damage during the removal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disadvantage caused by someone leaving an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "be a loss to sb/sth It would be a great loss to the department if you left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone loses the respect of other people because of something they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "His first deal with the company had turned into a very public loss of face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to make a profit in a business:",
        "examples": [
          "Of the 235 large industrial projects, 46 are running at a loss."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "losses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that you no longer have something or have less of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Many parents feel a sense of loss when their children leave home.",
          "He suffered a gradual loss of memory.",
          "There will be substantial job losses if the factory closes down.",
          "He suffered hearing loss from testing aircraft engines.",
          "blood/hair/weight loss"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disadvantage caused by someone leaving or by something being taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be a great loss to the department if you left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the death of a person:",
        "examples": [
          "They never got over the loss of their son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a business spends more money than it earns:",
        "examples": [
          "The company announced a pre-tax loss of three million dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a number of people die:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane crashed with serious loss of life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action or state of not having or keeping something any more:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The company’s losses over the last few years have been staggering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Loss may mean death:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They never got over the loss of their son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action or state of not maintaining or having control over something any more:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He suffered a gradual loss of memory in his later years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you no longer have something or have less of something, or the process that causes this:",
        "examples": [
          "The loss of jobs in the convenience food industry seems inevitable.",
          "loss of earnings/income/pay She received compensation for loss of earnings through the illness.",
          "a loss in sth The new road will cause losses in economic value to many local properties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a business or an organization spends more money than it earns, or loses money in another way:",
        "examples": [
          "announce/post/report a loss (of sth) The company announced a loss of €1.3m last year.",
          "a loss in revenue",
          "big/financial/heavy losses",
          "a net/operating loss",
          "a pre-tax/after-tax loss",
          "incur/make/realize a loss In a bid to attract customers, some insurers may even be making a loss on contracts marketed to certain key buyers.",
          "a loss on an investment/a sale"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which the value of shares goes down:",
        "examples": [
          "a loss in sth Gains in oil and gas were partly offset by losses in consumer products and precious metals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which property is damaged, lost, or stolen, and an insurance company must pay to replace it:",
        "examples": [
          "We will cover your house contents against accidental loss or damage during the removal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disadvantage caused by someone leaving an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "be a loss to sb/sth It would be a great loss to the department if you left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone loses the respect of other people because of something they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "His first deal with the company had turned into a very public loss of face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to make a profit in a business:",
        "examples": [
          "Of the 235 large industrial projects, 46 are running at a loss."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lotion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liquid that you put on your skin in order to protect it, improve its condition, or make it smell pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "suntan lotion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid that is put on your skin in order to protect it, improve its condition, or make it smell pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She applied some hand/suntan lotion and rubbed it in."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lotions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liquid that you put on your skin in order to protect it, improve its condition, or make it smell pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "suntan lotion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid that is put on your skin in order to protect it, improve its condition, or make it smell pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She applied some hand/suntan lotion and rubbed it in."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lots (of) a large amount or number of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "She eats lots of fruit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very much or very often:",
        "examples": [
          "Your sister looks a lot like you.",
          "I'm feeling a lot better today.",
          "He looks a lot older than his wife.",
          "We used to go there a lot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the main cause of a problem or an unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "People who sell drugs to kids have a lot to answer for."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "everything:",
        "examples": [
          "I made enough curry for three people and he ate the lot.",
          "Have I got everything? Is that the lot?",
          "I'll sell you the whole lot for only £50.",
          "I'm sick of the lot of them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount or set of things, especially when there are several of these amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "I've already done one lot of washing.",
          "Another lot of visitors will be here this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an auction (= public sale), an object or set of objects that are being sold:",
        "examples": [
          "Lot number 134 is a fine old walnut bureau."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land:",
        "examples": [
          "an empty lot",
          "a parking lot",
          "They're planning to build a house on a vacant lot on 35th Street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a film studio and the land around it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of someone's life and the experiences that they have:",
        "examples": [
          "They should do something to improve the lot of the lowest-paid workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a decision by choosing from a set of objects such as pieces of paper or sticks that are all the same except for one:",
        "examples": [
          "We drew lots to decide who would go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "You're an ignorant lot!",
          "Are you lot coming to lunch?",
          "My lot (= children and family generally) won't eat spinach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lot can mean much or often:",
        "examples": [
          "You look a lot like your sister.",
          "We eat out a lot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lot of or lots of means a large amount or number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I saved a lot of money with those coupons.",
          "They want to have lots of children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land:",
        "examples": [
          "They purchased a lot last summer and built a house on it the following year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an auction (= a sale of goods or property to the person who offers the most money), an object or set of objects that are being sold:",
        "examples": [
          "Lot 57 is a mahogany work desk. Do I have a bid?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount or set of goods that is produced at the same time or sold together:",
        "examples": [
          "The manufacturer sells to a wholesaler or agent, who sells in smaller lots to other customers.",
          "Ingredients should be clearly listed on the manufacturer's label with the lot number and the date of expiration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a building/vacant lot We have residential and commercial building lots and acreage for sale.",
          "a parking lot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of shares that is sold together:",
        "examples": [
          "The Stock Exchange asked companies to reduce the smallest traded lot of shares to 100 from 1,000."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lottery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game, often organized by the state or a charity in order to make money, in which tickets with numbers are sold to people who then have a chance of winning a prize if their number is chosen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that depends only on luck and is not fair:",
        "examples": [
          "Education in England is something of a lottery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to those people whose numbers are chosen by chance:",
        "examples": [
          "Even if she won the lottery, Paige says she’d still keep her job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game of chance, often organized by the government to raise money, in which people win cash if they have bought a winning ticket:",
        "examples": [
          "The council applied for a £40m grant from the national lottery to redevelop local facilities.",
          "lottery ticket/jackpot/winner Last night's national lottery jackpot of €2.8m was won by two lucky ticket-holders.",
          "lottery funding/money/revenue The state is expected to have $15.6 billion in general fund and lottery revenues for the two-year budget period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is affected by luck rather than being controlled by a fair process:",
        "examples": [
          "With interest rates rising, some people feel that the property market is a bit of a lottery at the moment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lotto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game of chance in which each player tries to match the numbers on their card with numbers pulled out of a container",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lottery (= game in which tickets with numbers are sold to people who have a chance of winning a prize if their number is chosen) in some countries or states",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lotus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tropical plant with large, flat leaves that float on the surface of lakes and pools and large round flowers with layers of petals and a cone-shaped part in the middle:",
        "examples": [
          "The lotus plant is popular throughout Asia and is especially venerated in Hindu and Buddhist cultures.",
          "She held up her hands in a receiving position, like a lotus in blossom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loud": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making a lot of noise:",
        "examples": [
          "a loud explosion/noise/voice",
          "I heard a loud bang and then saw black smoke.",
          "Could you speak a little louder, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of clothes) having unpleasantly bright colours or too strong patterns, or (of a person) demanding attention and talking and laughing loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "You shouldn't wear anything too loud to a job interview.",
          "The men at the bar were loud and obnoxious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or producing a large amount of sound:",
        "examples": [
          "a loud noise",
          "Would you speak a little louder, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of colors) too bright:",
        "examples": [
          "a loud tie/pattern"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "louder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making a lot of noise:",
        "examples": [
          "a loud explosion/noise/voice",
          "I heard a loud bang and then saw black smoke.",
          "Could you speak a little louder, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of clothes) having unpleasantly bright colours or too strong patterns, or (of a person) demanding attention and talking and laughing loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "You shouldn't wear anything too loud to a job interview.",
          "The men at the bar were loud and obnoxious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or producing a large amount of sound:",
        "examples": [
          "a loud noise",
          "Would you speak a little louder, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of colors) too bright:",
        "examples": [
          "a loud tie/pattern"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loudest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making a lot of noise:",
        "examples": [
          "a loud explosion/noise/voice",
          "I heard a loud bang and then saw black smoke.",
          "Could you speak a little louder, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of clothes) having unpleasantly bright colours or too strong patterns, or (of a person) demanding attention and talking and laughing loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "You shouldn't wear anything too loud to a job interview.",
          "The men at the bar were loud and obnoxious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or producing a large amount of sound:",
        "examples": [
          "a loud noise",
          "Would you speak a little louder, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of colors) too bright:",
        "examples": [
          "a loud tie/pattern"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loudly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making a lot of noise:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke very loudly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loudmouth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who talks a lot, especially in an offensive or stupid way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who talks too much or too loudly, esp. in an offensive or stupid way",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "loudspeaker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that changes electrical signals into sounds, especially used in public places so that large numbers of people can hear someone speaking or music playing:",
        "examples": [
          "Music blared from loudspeakers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that changes electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "louisiana": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the southern US, whose capital city is Baton Rouge:",
        "examples": [
          "I was in the woods of Louisiana.",
          "Louisiana was named after the French king Louis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lounge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room in a hotel, airport, theatre, etc. where people can relax or wait:",
        "examples": [
          "an airport lounge",
          "a cocktail lounge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the room in a house or apartment that is used for relaxing and entertaining guests in:",
        "examples": [
          "All the family were sitting in the lounge watching television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public room for relaxing or waiting in:",
        "examples": [
          "a faculty lounge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stand or sit in a relaxed way:",
        "examples": [
          "She was lounging on the beach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lounging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room in a hotel, airport, theatre, etc. where people can relax or wait:",
        "examples": [
          "an airport lounge",
          "a cocktail lounge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the room in a house or apartment that is used for relaxing and entertaining guests in:",
        "examples": [
          "All the family were sitting in the lounge watching television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public room for relaxing or waiting in:",
        "examples": [
          "a faculty lounge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stand or sit in a relaxed way:",
        "examples": [
          "She was lounging on the beach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "louse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small insect that lives on the bodies or in the hair of people and animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small insect that lives on the bodies of people and animals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lousy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "lousy food/service",
          "a lousy book",
          "I had a lousy weekend.",
          "I feel lousy - I'm going home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you feel insulted by something:",
        "examples": [
          "All he offered me was a lousy 20 bucks (= a small amount of money)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something is full of something, or has too much of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The internet is lousy with this kind of stuff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The city does a lousy job of snow removal.",
          "I thought the movie was lousy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "louvre": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a door or window with flat sloping pieces of wood, metal, or glass across it to allow light and air to come in while keeping rain out",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lovable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having qualities that make a person or animal easy to love:",
        "examples": [
          "a lovable child",
          "a lovable rogue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy to love:",
        "examples": [
          "Owen’s a lovable little kid with lots of energy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lovebirds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "two people who are obviously very much in love with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Look at those two lovebirds holding hands and gazing into each other's eyes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like another adult very much and be romantically and sexually attracted to them, or to have strong feelings of liking a friend or person in your family:",
        "examples": [
          "I love you.",
          "Last night he told me he loved me.",
          "I've only ever loved one man.",
          "I'm sure he loves his kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She loves animals.",
          "I absolutely love chocolate.",
          "He really loves his job.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I love skiing.",
          "Love it or hate it, reality TV is here to stay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used, often in requests, to say that you would very much like something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd love a cup of coffee if you're making one."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loveless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without love:",
        "examples": [
          "She was trapped in a loveless marriage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loveliest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pleasant or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "a lovely meal/evening",
          "We had a lovely time with them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "beautiful:",
        "examples": [
          "She has lovely eyes.",
          "You look lovely in that dress.",
          "Thank you for the lovely present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person who is kind, friendly, and pleasant to be with:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a lovely guy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sexually attractive woman:",
        "examples": [
          "Simon was there with the usual bevy of lovelies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a friendly form of address:",
        "examples": [
          "Hello, lovely. Good to have you home.",
          "Sleep well, my lovelies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attractive and beautiful, or pleasant and enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "You look lovely in that dress.",
          "Thank you for a lovely evening."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loveliness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "beauty:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a vision of loveliness in her wedding dress.",
          "the loveliness of England's north-eastern coast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant or enjoyable quality:",
        "examples": [
          "the loveliness of a fresh-out-of-the-oven loaf of bread"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kindness:",
        "examples": [
          "\"They exploited the loveliness of the American people\", she fumes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lovely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pleasant or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "a lovely meal/evening",
          "We had a lovely time with them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "beautiful:",
        "examples": [
          "She has lovely eyes.",
          "You look lovely in that dress.",
          "Thank you for the lovely present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person who is kind, friendly, and pleasant to be with:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a lovely guy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sexually attractive woman:",
        "examples": [
          "Simon was there with the usual bevy of lovelies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a friendly form of address:",
        "examples": [
          "Hello, lovely. Good to have you home.",
          "Sleep well, my lovelies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attractive and beautiful, or pleasant and enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "You look lovely in that dress.",
          "Thank you for a lovely evening."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the person you are having a sexual relationship with, but are not married to:",
        "examples": [
          "They were friends before they became lovers.",
          "She had a string of lovers before her marriage finally broke up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone with a strong liking for something:",
        "examples": [
          "an opera lover",
          "nature lovers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a partner in a romantic or physical relationship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who likes or enjoys a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The remote island is ideal for nature lovers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lovers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the person you are having a sexual relationship with, but are not married to:",
        "examples": [
          "They were friends before they became lovers.",
          "She had a string of lovers before her marriage finally broke up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone with a strong liking for something:",
        "examples": [
          "an opera lover",
          "nature lovers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a partner in a romantic or physical relationship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who likes or enjoys a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The remote island is ideal for nature lovers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to like another adult very much and be romantically and sexually attracted to them, or to have strong feelings of liking a friend or person in your family:",
        "examples": [
          "I love you.",
          "Last night he told me he loved me.",
          "I've only ever loved one man.",
          "I'm sure he loves his kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She loves animals.",
          "I absolutely love chocolate.",
          "He really loves his job.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I love skiing.",
          "Love it or hate it, reality TV is here to stay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used, often in requests, to say that you would very much like something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd love a cup of coffee if you're making one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of liking another adult very much and being romantically and sexually attracted to them, or strong feelings of liking a friend or person in your family:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I've been seeing him over a year now.\" \"Is it love?\"",
          "Children need to be shown lots of love.",
          "give someone your love \"I'm seeing Laura next week.\" \"Oh, please give her my love\" (= tell her I am thinking about her with affection).",
          "send your love to someone Maggie asked me to send her love to you and the kids (= tell you that she is thinking about you with affection).",
          "love life informal How's your love life (= your romantic and/or sexual relationships) these days?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person that you love and feel attracted to:",
        "examples": [
          "love of someone's life He was the love of my life.",
          "first love She was my first love."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a friendly form of address:",
        "examples": [
          "You look tired, love.",
          "That'll be four pounds exactly, love."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before your name at the end of letters, cards, etc. to friends or family:",
        "examples": [
          "See you at Christmas. Love, Kate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to love someone in a romantic and sexual way:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm in love for the first time and it's wonderful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to love someone romantically and sexually:",
        "examples": [
          "I was 20 when I first fell in love."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong liking for:",
        "examples": [
          "love of I don't share my boyfriend's love of cooking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you like very much:",
        "examples": [
          "Music is one of her greatest loves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in tennis) the state of having no points:",
        "examples": [
          "The score now stands at 40–love."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a strong affection for someone, which can be combined with a strong romantic attraction:",
        "examples": [
          "Susan loved her brother dearly.",
          "\"I love you and want to marry you, Emily,\" he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] My kids love cartoons.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We’d love to own our own home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you fall in love you begin to love someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s fallen in love and made plans to marry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "You can write love/love from/all my love/lots of love before your name at the end of letters to family and friends.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is in love is experiencing a romantic attraction for another person:",
        "examples": [
          "I think he's in love with Anna."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lovesick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sad because the person you love does not love you:",
        "examples": [
          "He was moping around like a lovesick teenager."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing a lot of love towards someone:",
        "examples": [
          "a loving relationship",
          "He's a very loving child.",
          "She's very loving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "providing and showing strong affection or affection and a strong attraction:",
        "examples": [
          "a loving home/relationship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing that you like something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "He described his work in loving detail."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lovingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows a lot of love or care:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke lovingly of his father.",
          "The table had been lovingly restored."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "low": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not measuring much from the base to the top:",
        "examples": [
          "a low fence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "close to the ground or the bottom of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a low ceiling",
          "When we went skiing, I only went on the lower slopes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "below the usual level:",
        "examples": [
          "Temperatures are very low for the time of year.",
          "The big supermarket offers the lowest prices in town.",
          "These people are living on relatively low incomes.",
          "low-cost There is a tremendous need for more low-cost housing.",
          "low-fat A low-fat diet reduces the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.",
          "low-alcohol Sales of low-alcohol beers have been rising over the past 12 months.",
          "low in Vegetables are generally low in (= do not contain many) calories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing only a small amount of sound, heat, or light:",
        "examples": [
          "They spoke in low voices so I would not hear what they were saying.",
          "Turn the oven to a low heat.",
          "Soft music was playing and the lights were low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of bad quality, especially when referring to something that is not as good as it should be:",
        "examples": [
          "low standards",
          "I have a very low opinion of him.",
          "She has very low self-esteem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not considered important because of being at or near the bottom of a range of things, especially jobs or social positions:",
        "examples": [
          "low status jobs",
          "a low priority task"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not honest or fair:",
        "examples": [
          "How low can you get?",
          "That was a pretty low trick to play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a sound or voice) near or at the bottom of the range of sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a very low voice.",
          "Those low notes are played by the double bass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "Illness of any sort can leave you feeling low.",
          "He seemed in low spirits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, relating to the playing area near to the basket (= the post with a ring and a net at the top where players throw the ball to score):",
        "examples": [
          "in the low post They wanted someone who would be a threat in the low post (= the area near the basket)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "close to the ground or the bottom of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The planes fly low across enemy territory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at or to a low level:",
        "examples": [
          "low-paid workers",
          "Turn the oven on low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have nearly finished a supply of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We're running low on milk - could you buy some more?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the deep, long sound of a cow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bad time in someone's life:",
        "examples": [
          "highs and lows the highs and lows of an acting career"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest level:",
        "examples": [
          "The dollar has hit an all-time low against the Japanese yen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not high or tall; close to the ground, or near the bottom of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a low fence/ceiling",
          "Until I’m a better skier, I’ll stay on the lower slopes.",
          "That plane is flying awfully low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "smaller than the usual or average size, number, value, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "They have the lowest food prices in town.",
          "Temperatures will dip lower near the end of the week.",
          "Believe it or not, this dessert is low in calories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a supply of something becomes low, you have very little of it left:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re running low on gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Low can also mean producing only a small amount of sound, heat, or light:",
        "examples": [
          "They spoke in low voices.",
          "She turned the heat down low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Low can also mean of bad quality:",
        "examples": [
          "My test results were disappointingly low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not important, or not of high rank:",
        "examples": [
          "low social status"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a sound or voice) near or at the bottom of the range of sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "a low voice/note"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sound is low-pitched, it is at the bottom of the range of sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave a low-pitched whistle and his dog came running."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of behavior or speech) mean or unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "What a cruel comment – how low can you get?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unhappy or discouraged:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s feeling pretty low because she failed her driver’s test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smaller than usual amount or level, or the smallest amount or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Enrollment at the college reached new lows this fall.",
          "The temperature in Boston reached a record low last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "below the usual or expected level or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The offer was rejected on the grounds that it was too low.",
          "low inflation/interest rates/taxes The housing boom coincided with a flat economy, low inflation, and a falling stock market.",
          "Interest rates fell to their lowest level since records began in January 1975.",
          "low prices/costs/fees Higher profits and lower prices lift demand and keep inflation in check.",
          "The manufacturing industry has been hit by low productivity, falling sales and mounting losses.",
          "Developers are focusing on building more affordable housing targeted at families on low incomes.",
          "These dedicated staff put up with long hours and low pay, because they love the job.",
          "low unemployment/crime Unemployment in the region is lower than the national average."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not very good or acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "low quality/standards Attempts at voluntary regulation had failed because too many companies with low standards had not joined the system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not important because of being at the bottom of a range or group of things:",
        "examples": [
          "Transport was a low priority for the new administration.",
          "More flexible working conditions are changing the traditionally low status of part-time jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have very little of something left:",
        "examples": [
          "Gas stations were running low on supplies due to the blockade.",
          "This symbol means the printer ink is getting low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a level which is less than usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Working from home and communicating online helped them keep costs low while they were setting up their new business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at or to a position of less importance:",
        "examples": [
          "Ethics training ranks low on the manager's priority list."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest level that something has reached since it has been measured or during a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "hit/fall to a low The company's stock fell to a six-month low.",
          "a new/record/all-time low The dollar hit a record low against the euro and was down sharply against the Japanese yen.",
          "The price of oil has nearly doubled from last year's lows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lower": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move something into a low position:",
        "examples": [
          "They lowered the coffin into the grave.",
          "lower yourself Heavily pregnant by now, she lowered herself carefully into the chair.",
          "lower your eyes He lowered his eyes (= looked down) in embarrassment when he saw me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce something:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates have been lowered again.",
          "Boil for five minutes, then lower the heat and simmer for half an hour.",
          "Please lower your voice (= speak more quietly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something worse than it was before:",
        "examples": [
          "a lowering of standards",
          "lower the tone humorous Dale lowered the tone of the evening (= made it less socially acceptable) by telling a dirty joke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a way that makes people lose respect for you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I wouldn't lower myself to respond to his insults if I were you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the sky) to be dark so that it looks as though it is going to rain:",
        "examples": [
          "The sky lowered and it began to rain.",
          "A dark sky lowers in the background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "positioned below one or more similar things, or of the bottom part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the lower deck of a ship",
          "Her lower lip trembled as if she were about to cry.",
          "I've got a pain in my lower (= the bottom part of my) back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce something, or to become less:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They lowered the asking price of their house.",
          "[ T ] Please lower your voice (= speak more softly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to let or bring someone or something down, or make something less high:",
        "examples": [
          "She lowered the blinds to block out the afternoon sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the level, price, etc. of something:",
        "examples": [
          "lower costs/rates/prices There was growing pressure on banks to lower interest rates and ease the availability of credit.",
          "Landmark legislation requires California to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2020.",
          "He accused universities of lowering standards in order to raise income."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lowered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something into a low position:",
        "examples": [
          "They lowered the coffin into the grave.",
          "lower yourself Heavily pregnant by now, she lowered herself carefully into the chair.",
          "lower your eyes He lowered his eyes (= looked down) in embarrassment when he saw me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce something:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates have been lowered again.",
          "Boil for five minutes, then lower the heat and simmer for half an hour.",
          "Please lower your voice (= speak more quietly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something worse than it was before:",
        "examples": [
          "a lowering of standards",
          "lower the tone humorous Dale lowered the tone of the evening (= made it less socially acceptable) by telling a dirty joke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a way that makes people lose respect for you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I wouldn't lower myself to respond to his insults if I were you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the sky) to be dark so that it looks as though it is going to rain:",
        "examples": [
          "The sky lowered and it began to rain.",
          "A dark sky lowers in the background."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lowering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the sky when it is very dark and it looks as if it is about to rain:",
        "examples": [
          "The street party took place under lowering skies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lowers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move something into a low position:",
        "examples": [
          "They lowered the coffin into the grave.",
          "lower yourself Heavily pregnant by now, she lowered herself carefully into the chair.",
          "lower your eyes He lowered his eyes (= looked down) in embarrassment when he saw me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce something:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates have been lowered again.",
          "Boil for five minutes, then lower the heat and simmer for half an hour.",
          "Please lower your voice (= speak more quietly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something worse than it was before:",
        "examples": [
          "a lowering of standards",
          "lower the tone humorous Dale lowered the tone of the evening (= made it less socially acceptable) by telling a dirty joke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a way that makes people lose respect for you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I wouldn't lower myself to respond to his insults if I were you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the sky) to be dark so that it looks as though it is going to rain:",
        "examples": [
          "The sky lowered and it began to rain.",
          "A dark sky lowers in the background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "positioned below one or more similar things, or of the bottom part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the lower deck of a ship",
          "Her lower lip trembled as if she were about to cry.",
          "I've got a pain in my lower (= the bottom part of my) back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce something, or to become less:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They lowered the asking price of their house.",
          "[ T ] Please lower your voice (= speak more softly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to let or bring someone or something down, or make something less high:",
        "examples": [
          "She lowered the blinds to block out the afternoon sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the level, price, etc. of something:",
        "examples": [
          "lower costs/rates/prices There was growing pressure on banks to lower interest rates and ease the availability of credit.",
          "Landmark legislation requires California to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2020.",
          "He accused universities of lowering standards in order to raise income."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lowest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not measuring much from the base to the top:",
        "examples": [
          "a low fence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "close to the ground or the bottom of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a low ceiling",
          "When we went skiing, I only went on the lower slopes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "below the usual level:",
        "examples": [
          "Temperatures are very low for the time of year.",
          "The big supermarket offers the lowest prices in town.",
          "These people are living on relatively low incomes.",
          "low-cost There is a tremendous need for more low-cost housing.",
          "low-fat A low-fat diet reduces the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.",
          "low-alcohol Sales of low-alcohol beers have been rising over the past 12 months.",
          "low in Vegetables are generally low in (= do not contain many) calories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing only a small amount of sound, heat, or light:",
        "examples": [
          "They spoke in low voices so I would not hear what they were saying.",
          "Turn the oven to a low heat.",
          "Soft music was playing and the lights were low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of bad quality, especially when referring to something that is not as good as it should be:",
        "examples": [
          "low standards",
          "I have a very low opinion of him.",
          "She has very low self-esteem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not considered important because of being at or near the bottom of a range of things, especially jobs or social positions:",
        "examples": [
          "low status jobs",
          "a low priority task"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not honest or fair:",
        "examples": [
          "How low can you get?",
          "That was a pretty low trick to play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a sound or voice) near or at the bottom of the range of sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a very low voice.",
          "Those low notes are played by the double bass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "Illness of any sort can leave you feeling low.",
          "He seemed in low spirits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, relating to the playing area near to the basket (= the post with a ring and a net at the top where players throw the ball to score):",
        "examples": [
          "in the low post They wanted someone who would be a threat in the low post (= the area near the basket)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "close to the ground or the bottom of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The planes fly low across enemy territory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at or to a low level:",
        "examples": [
          "low-paid workers",
          "Turn the oven on low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have nearly finished a supply of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We're running low on milk - could you buy some more?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the deep, long sound of a cow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bad time in someone's life:",
        "examples": [
          "highs and lows the highs and lows of an acting career"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest level:",
        "examples": [
          "The dollar has hit an all-time low against the Japanese yen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not high or tall; close to the ground, or near the bottom of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a low fence/ceiling",
          "Until I’m a better skier, I’ll stay on the lower slopes.",
          "That plane is flying awfully low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "smaller than the usual or average size, number, value, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "They have the lowest food prices in town.",
          "Temperatures will dip lower near the end of the week.",
          "Believe it or not, this dessert is low in calories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a supply of something becomes low, you have very little of it left:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re running low on gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Low can also mean producing only a small amount of sound, heat, or light:",
        "examples": [
          "They spoke in low voices.",
          "She turned the heat down low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Low can also mean of bad quality:",
        "examples": [
          "My test results were disappointingly low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not important, or not of high rank:",
        "examples": [
          "low social status"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a sound or voice) near or at the bottom of the range of sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "a low voice/note"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sound is low-pitched, it is at the bottom of the range of sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave a low-pitched whistle and his dog came running."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of behavior or speech) mean or unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "What a cruel comment – how low can you get?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unhappy or discouraged:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s feeling pretty low because she failed her driver’s test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smaller than usual amount or level, or the smallest amount or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Enrollment at the college reached new lows this fall.",
          "The temperature in Boston reached a record low last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "below the usual or expected level or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The offer was rejected on the grounds that it was too low.",
          "low inflation/interest rates/taxes The housing boom coincided with a flat economy, low inflation, and a falling stock market.",
          "Interest rates fell to their lowest level since records began in January 1975.",
          "low prices/costs/fees Higher profits and lower prices lift demand and keep inflation in check.",
          "The manufacturing industry has been hit by low productivity, falling sales and mounting losses.",
          "Developers are focusing on building more affordable housing targeted at families on low incomes.",
          "These dedicated staff put up with long hours and low pay, because they love the job.",
          "low unemployment/crime Unemployment in the region is lower than the national average."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not very good or acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "low quality/standards Attempts at voluntary regulation had failed because too many companies with low standards had not joined the system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not important because of being at the bottom of a range or group of things:",
        "examples": [
          "Transport was a low priority for the new administration.",
          "More flexible working conditions are changing the traditionally low status of part-time jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have very little of something left:",
        "examples": [
          "Gas stations were running low on supplies due to the blockade.",
          "This symbol means the printer ink is getting low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a level which is less than usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Working from home and communicating online helped them keep costs low while they were setting up their new business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at or to a position of less importance:",
        "examples": [
          "Ethics training ranks low on the manager's priority list."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest level that something has reached since it has been measured or during a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "hit/fall to a low The company's stock fell to a six-month low.",
          "a new/record/all-time low The dollar hit a record low against the euro and was down sharply against the Japanese yen.",
          "The price of oil has nearly doubled from last year's lows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lowing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the deep, long sound of a cow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lowlife": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who exists by criminal activities or has a way of life that most people disapprove of:",
        "examples": [
          "There are plenty of lowlifes out there, ready to take advantage of unsuspecting senior citizens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people who exist by criminal activities or have a way of life that most people disapprove of :",
        "examples": [
          "He started mixing with drug dealers, pimps, and other lowlife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone of bad character",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lowlifes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who exists by criminal activities or has a way of life that most people disapprove of:",
        "examples": [
          "There are plenty of lowlifes out there, ready to take advantage of unsuspecting senior citizens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people who exist by criminal activities or have a way of life that most people disapprove of :",
        "examples": [
          "He started mixing with drug dealers, pimps, and other lowlife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone of bad character",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lowly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "low in position and importance, or not respected:",
        "examples": [
          "He took a lowly job in an insurance firm.",
          "His first job in the hotel was as a lowly bellboy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having importance or rank:",
        "examples": [
          "In chess it is possible for the lowly pawn to become the most powerful piece on the board."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not measuring much from the base to the top:",
        "examples": [
          "a low fence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "close to the ground or the bottom of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a low ceiling",
          "When we went skiing, I only went on the lower slopes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "below the usual level:",
        "examples": [
          "Temperatures are very low for the time of year.",
          "The big supermarket offers the lowest prices in town.",
          "These people are living on relatively low incomes.",
          "low-cost There is a tremendous need for more low-cost housing.",
          "low-fat A low-fat diet reduces the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.",
          "low-alcohol Sales of low-alcohol beers have been rising over the past 12 months.",
          "low in Vegetables are generally low in (= do not contain many) calories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing only a small amount of sound, heat, or light:",
        "examples": [
          "They spoke in low voices so I would not hear what they were saying.",
          "Turn the oven to a low heat.",
          "Soft music was playing and the lights were low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of bad quality, especially when referring to something that is not as good as it should be:",
        "examples": [
          "low standards",
          "I have a very low opinion of him.",
          "She has very low self-esteem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not considered important because of being at or near the bottom of a range of things, especially jobs or social positions:",
        "examples": [
          "low status jobs",
          "a low priority task"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not honest or fair:",
        "examples": [
          "How low can you get?",
          "That was a pretty low trick to play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a sound or voice) near or at the bottom of the range of sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a very low voice.",
          "Those low notes are played by the double bass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "Illness of any sort can leave you feeling low.",
          "He seemed in low spirits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, relating to the playing area near to the basket (= the post with a ring and a net at the top where players throw the ball to score):",
        "examples": [
          "in the low post They wanted someone who would be a threat in the low post (= the area near the basket)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "close to the ground or the bottom of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The planes fly low across enemy territory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at or to a low level:",
        "examples": [
          "low-paid workers",
          "Turn the oven on low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have nearly finished a supply of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We're running low on milk - could you buy some more?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the deep, long sound of a cow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bad time in someone's life:",
        "examples": [
          "highs and lows the highs and lows of an acting career"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest level:",
        "examples": [
          "The dollar has hit an all-time low against the Japanese yen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not high or tall; close to the ground, or near the bottom of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a low fence/ceiling",
          "Until I’m a better skier, I’ll stay on the lower slopes.",
          "That plane is flying awfully low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "smaller than the usual or average size, number, value, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "They have the lowest food prices in town.",
          "Temperatures will dip lower near the end of the week.",
          "Believe it or not, this dessert is low in calories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a supply of something becomes low, you have very little of it left:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re running low on gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Low can also mean producing only a small amount of sound, heat, or light:",
        "examples": [
          "They spoke in low voices.",
          "She turned the heat down low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Low can also mean of bad quality:",
        "examples": [
          "My test results were disappointingly low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not important, or not of high rank:",
        "examples": [
          "low social status"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a sound or voice) near or at the bottom of the range of sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "a low voice/note"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sound is low-pitched, it is at the bottom of the range of sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave a low-pitched whistle and his dog came running."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of behavior or speech) mean or unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "What a cruel comment – how low can you get?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unhappy or discouraged:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s feeling pretty low because she failed her driver’s test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smaller than usual amount or level, or the smallest amount or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Enrollment at the college reached new lows this fall.",
          "The temperature in Boston reached a record low last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "below the usual or expected level or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The offer was rejected on the grounds that it was too low.",
          "low inflation/interest rates/taxes The housing boom coincided with a flat economy, low inflation, and a falling stock market.",
          "Interest rates fell to their lowest level since records began in January 1975.",
          "low prices/costs/fees Higher profits and lower prices lift demand and keep inflation in check.",
          "The manufacturing industry has been hit by low productivity, falling sales and mounting losses.",
          "Developers are focusing on building more affordable housing targeted at families on low incomes.",
          "These dedicated staff put up with long hours and low pay, because they love the job.",
          "low unemployment/crime Unemployment in the region is lower than the national average."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not very good or acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "low quality/standards Attempts at voluntary regulation had failed because too many companies with low standards had not joined the system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not important because of being at the bottom of a range or group of things:",
        "examples": [
          "Transport was a low priority for the new administration.",
          "More flexible working conditions are changing the traditionally low status of part-time jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have very little of something left:",
        "examples": [
          "Gas stations were running low on supplies due to the blockade.",
          "This symbol means the printer ink is getting low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a level which is less than usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Working from home and communicating online helped them keep costs low while they were setting up their new business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at or to a position of less importance:",
        "examples": [
          "Ethics training ranks low on the manager's priority list."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest level that something has reached since it has been measured or during a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "hit/fall to a low The company's stock fell to a six-month low.",
          "a new/record/all-time low The dollar hit a record low against the euro and was down sharply against the Japanese yen.",
          "The price of oil has nearly doubled from last year's lows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lox": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "salmon  (= a type of fish) that has been preserved with smoke:",
        "examples": [
          "a bagel with lox and cream cheese"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loyal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "firm and not changing in your friendship with or support for a person or an organization, or in your belief in your principles:",
        "examples": [
          "Jack has been a loyal worker in this company for almost 50 years.",
          "When all her other friends deserted her, Steve remained loyal.",
          "She's very loyal to her friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "always giving help and encouragement:",
        "examples": [
          "People close to Woodruff are fiercely loyal and quick to shower her with superlatives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loyal customer always buys the same product, uses the same store, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Supermarkets should reward their most loyal customers.",
          "loyal to sb/sth Our customers remain loyal to the brand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loyal employee works for the same company for many years:",
        "examples": [
          "loyal to sb/sth Training programmes encourage workers to remain loyal to their employers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loyalties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "your feelings of support or duty towards someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "My loyalties to my family come before anything else.",
          "divided loyalties (= feelings of support for two different and opposing people or things)",
          "Party members are finding their loyalties sorely tested.",
          "Although they were working for the Americans, their loyalties were very much in doubt.",
          "She felt a real tug of loyalties when she was offered a job with another company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "loyalty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being loyal:",
        "examples": [
          "His loyalty was never in question.",
          "Her loyalty to the cause is impressive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "your feelings of support or duty towards someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "My loyalties to my family come before anything else."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being loyal to a particular company or brand:",
        "examples": [
          "loyalty to sb/sth Flexible working hours encourages employee loyalty to the company.",
          "Firms try to build loyalty by creating a brand name."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for long-playing record: a record that is played at 33 1/3rpm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record that plays for about 20 minutes a side",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for age, sex, and location: used when you are talking to someone in an internet chat room and you want to ask how old they are, if they are male or female, and where they live",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lsd": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an illegal drug that causes people who use it to see the world differently from the way it really is or to see things that do not really exist",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lube": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liquid such as oil that is used to make the parts of an engine move easily together, or a substance put on any surface to help it move more easily against another one",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is used to make parts move easily",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lubricant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liquid such as oil that is used to make the parts of an engine move easily together, or a substance put on any surface to help it move more easily against another one",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is used to make parts move easily",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lubricate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use a substance such as oil to make a machine or device operate more easily, or to prevent something sticking or rubbing:",
        "examples": [
          "A car engine needs to be well lubricated with oil.",
          "Applying a few drops of oil on a key will clean and lubricate the moving parts of the lock, extending its life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a substance such as oil) to make a machine or device operate more easily, or to prevent something sticking or rubbing:",
        "examples": [
          "Disconnect the ignition and rely on the starter motor to turn the engine several times so that oil can lubricate the moving parts.",
          "Dry eyes can be treated with lubricating eye drops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a process happen easily and without problems, especially by giving money:",
        "examples": [
          "Money can lubricate a deal by making minor concessions easier to accept.",
          "It is perfectly legal for them to lubricate lobbying with big campaign donations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of alcoholic drink) to make someone behave in a more open and friendly way:",
        "examples": [
          "Get a bunch of writers together, lubricate them with some wine, and you get all sorts of conversations.",
          "He sipped his brandy and said, \"That's lubricated me nicely.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put oil or an oily substance on or in something so that its parts move easily:",
        "examples": [
          "to lubricate gears/machinery"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lubrication": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "use of a substance such as oil to make a machine or device operate more easily, or to prevent something sticking or rubbing:",
        "examples": [
          "Lubrication with gel can help to reduce friction.",
          "Supporters say biodiesel fuels aid engine lubrication and cut sulphur emissions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance such as oil that makes a machine or device operate more easily, or prevents something sticking or rubbing:",
        "examples": [
          "Blades were originally made from flint, while lubrication consisted of animal fat.",
          "The mechanics failed to apply enough lubrication during the pump's installation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a process happen easily and without problems:",
        "examples": [
          "A cut in the discount rate is a little lubrication for the system.",
          "People who use platitudes may be displomats, providing social lubrication in the midst of chaos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the drinking of alcohol, especially when this makes someone behave in a more open and friendly way:",
        "examples": [
          "After a bit of lubrication, he can be very indiscreet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lucid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "clearly expressed and easy to understand, or (of a person) thinking or speaking clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave a clear and lucid account of her plans for the company's future.",
          "The drugs she's taking make her drowsy and confused, but there are times when she's quite lucid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of speech or writing) clearly expressed and easy to understand, or (of a person) thinking or reasoning clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "The author’s prose is lucid and entertaining.",
          "He didn’t seem very lucid after the accident."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lucifer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "another name for Satan (= a powerful evil force and the enemy of God)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "luck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the force that causes things, especially good things, to happen to you by chance and not as a result of your own efforts or abilities:",
        "examples": [
          "It was just luck that I asked for a job at the right time.",
          "Then I met this gorgeous woman and I couldn't believe my luck.",
          "She wears a charm that she thinks brings her good luck.",
          "He seems to have had a lot of bad luck in his life.",
          "So your interview's tomorrow? Good luck!",
          "The best of luck in/with your exams!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "success:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you had any luck with booking your flight?",
          "He tried to get into teacher training college but with no luck."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "luckier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having good things happen to you by chance:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'm going to Japan.\" \"Lucky you!\"",
          "The lucky winner will be able to choose from three different holidays.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They're lucky to have such a nice office to work in.",
          "He's lucky that he wasn't fired.",
          "It sounds as if you had a lucky escape (= by good chance you were able to avoid something dangerous or unpleasant).",
          "We'll be lucky if we get there by midnight at this rate (= we might get there by midnight or it might be later)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bringing good luck:",
        "examples": [
          "a lucky charm",
          "Six is my lucky number."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "luckiest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having good things happen to you by chance:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'm going to Japan.\" \"Lucky you!\"",
          "The lucky winner will be able to choose from three different holidays.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They're lucky to have such a nice office to work in.",
          "He's lucky that he wasn't fired.",
          "It sounds as if you had a lucky escape (= by good chance you were able to avoid something dangerous or unpleasant).",
          "We'll be lucky if we get there by midnight at this rate (= we might get there by midnight or it might be later)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bringing good luck:",
        "examples": [
          "a lucky charm",
          "Six is my lucky number."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "luckily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "because of good luck:",
        "examples": [
          "Luckily, I had some money with me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lucks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "anything that is available or is found by chance, rather than something chosen, planned, or prepared:",
        "examples": [
          "We had no idea which hotel would be best, so we just took pot luck with the first one on the list.",
          "Mary's welcome to stay for dinner if she doesn't mind taking pot luck (= having whatever is available)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an informal meal where guests bring different dishes that are then shared with the other guests:",
        "examples": [
          "We're having a pot luck on Saturday.",
          "This fruit salad would make a great addition to a potluck, barbecue, or dinner party.",
          "I like having a pot luck where everyone brings their favorite dish.",
          "All the neighbours call each other by their first names and get together regularly for potlucks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to an informal meal or event where guests bring different dishes that are then shared with the other guests:",
        "examples": [
          "A lady from church always brought this dish to our pot luck dinners.",
          "I have to get to a 6:30 potluck party.",
          "a potluck picnic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "offering whatever is available or what others bring:",
        "examples": [
          "We invited all the neighbors over for a pot luck supper last night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lucky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having good things happen to you by chance:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'm going to Japan.\" \"Lucky you!\"",
          "The lucky winner will be able to choose from three different holidays.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They're lucky to have such a nice office to work in.",
          "He's lucky that he wasn't fired.",
          "It sounds as if you had a lucky escape (= by good chance you were able to avoid something dangerous or unpleasant).",
          "We'll be lucky if we get there by midnight at this rate (= we might get there by midnight or it might be later)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bringing good luck:",
        "examples": [
          "a lucky charm",
          "Six is my lucky number."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lucrative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a business, job, or activity) producing a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The merger proved to be very lucrative for both companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing much money or making a large profit:",
        "examples": [
          "The owner and general manager offered the player a lucrative lifetime contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "earning or producing a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave up a lucrative career as a lawyer to look after his kids.",
          "The contest for this potentially lucrative market has been intense.",
          "extremely/highly/very lucrative This business is highly lucrative.",
          "a lucrative business/contract/deal"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ludicrous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at:",
        "examples": [
          "a ludicrous idea/suggestion",
          "He looked ludicrous in that suit!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ridiculous or foolish; unreasonable or unsuitable:",
        "examples": [
          "Some stories that initially seemed ludicrous turned out to be true."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lug": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to carry or pull something with effort or difficulty because it is heavy:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm exhausted after lugging these suitcases all the way across the city.",
          "I don't want to lug these shopping bags around with me all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ear:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't hear what they were saying with my hat over my lugs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of an object that sticks out from the main part, often used for carrying the object or fixing something in place:",
        "examples": [
          "Most models use plastic lugs for fixing.",
          "The earthernware pot has two lug handles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an awkward or stupid man:",
        "examples": [
          "I just sat there like a dumb lug while my wife asked the doctor questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of talking to a man you like:",
        "examples": [
          "Come over here and give me a kiss, you big lug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carry or pull something heavy with much effort:",
        "examples": [
          "I lugged my suitcase to the check-in counter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "luge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sledge used for racing on ice. The person using it lies on their back with their feet pointing forward.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport or event of using a luge to race down a track made of ice",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "luggage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the bags, suitcases, etc. that contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:",
        "examples": [
          "We bought some new luggage for our trip.",
          "Never leave your luggage unattended.",
          "UK hand luggage (= small bags that you take with you onto the plane)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bags or other containers that you take your possessions in when traveling; baggage:",
        "examples": [
          "The luggage of our tour group was piled up next to the bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the bags that you take with you when you travel:",
        "examples": [
          "Once you have collected your luggage and come through customs, please make your way to the arrivals hall.",
          "The airline has increased the carry-on luggage allowance to 10 kilos."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lugging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lukewarm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a liquid) only slightly warm:",
        "examples": [
          "This coffee's lukewarm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not enthusiastic or interested:",
        "examples": [
          "Her proposals got a lukewarm response."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a liquid) only slightly warm:",
        "examples": [
          "How can you drink lukewarm coffee?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reaction that is lukewarm is not enthusiastic:",
        "examples": [
          "His support for the voting measures was lukewarm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not enthusiastic or interested:",
        "examples": [
          "Her proposals got a lukewarm response.",
          "The budget received a lukewarm reception from business leaders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lull": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel calm or to feel that they want to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "The motion of the car almost lulled her to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of calm in which little happens:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a lull in the fighting.",
          "a lull in the conversation/traffic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel calm, sleepy, or safe:",
        "examples": [
          "The music lulled the infant to sleep.",
          "We were all lulled into thinking they wouldn't do anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of quiet or reduced activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a lull in the conversation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of calm in which little happens:",
        "examples": [
          "After the summer lull, business has picked up again this month.",
          "a lull in sth I waited for a lull in the proceedings to pop out for a quick cigarette."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lullabies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a quiet song that is sung to children to help them go to sleep",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quiet, gentle song sung to children to help them go to sleep",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lullaby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a quiet song that is sung to children to help them go to sleep",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quiet, gentle song sung to children to help them go to sleep",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lulled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel calm or to feel that they want to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "The motion of the car almost lulled her to sleep."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lulu": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is extremely good or extremely bad:",
        "examples": [
          "I've seen a few black eyes in my time but that's a lulu!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lumbar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the lower part of the back",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lumber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly and awkwardly:",
        "examples": [
          "In the distance, we could see a herd of elephants lumbering across the plain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wood that has been prepared for building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "wood that has been cut into various lengths for building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a slow, awkward, and heavy way:",
        "examples": [
          "A noisy, old, pickup truck lumbered past."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lumbering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly and awkwardly:",
        "examples": [
          "In the distance, we could see a herd of elephants lumbering across the plain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lumberjack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in the US and Canada) a person whose job is to cut down trees that will be used for building, etc. or to transport trees that have been cut down",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to cut down trees to be used in building and industry",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lumberyard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an outside area where wood for building is stored and sold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where wood used in building is stored and sold",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "luminous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "producing or reflecting bright light, especially in the dark:",
        "examples": [
          "luminous clothing",
          "The library was lit by the luminous glow of laptops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very beautiful:",
        "examples": [
          "She is still luminous at 46 years of age.",
          "The subject matter is presented in luminous prose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing or reflecting light, esp. in the dark:",
        "examples": [
          "The snowy landscape was growing luminous in the late afternoon light."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lump": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of a solid substance, usually with no particular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "a lump of coal",
          "a sugar lump",
          "You don't want lumps in the sauce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll be getting the insurance money in two lumps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard swelling found in or on the body, especially because of illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "She found a lump in her breast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy, awkward, stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on, you great lump - get up from that sofa and do some work!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept a situation or decision although you do not like it:",
        "examples": [
          "The decision has been made, so if Tom doesn't like it, he can lump it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solid mass without a regular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The gravy had lumps of flour in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lump is also a swelling under the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "She found a lump under her arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or deal with as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Children of various abilities are lumped together in one class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "in a lump You have to pay your tax in two lumps the following year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which building workers say that they are self-employed in order to avoid paying tax, even though they are directly employed:",
        "examples": [
          "The tax authorities are working hard to clamp down on the lump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience problems without complaining:",
        "examples": [
          "As a trader, sometimes you've just got to take your lumps."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lumps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of a solid substance, usually with no particular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "a lump of coal",
          "a sugar lump",
          "You don't want lumps in the sauce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll be getting the insurance money in two lumps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard swelling found in or on the body, especially because of illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "She found a lump in her breast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy, awkward, stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on, you great lump - get up from that sofa and do some work!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept a situation or decision although you do not like it:",
        "examples": [
          "The decision has been made, so if Tom doesn't like it, he can lump it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solid mass without a regular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The gravy had lumps of flour in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lump is also a swelling under the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "She found a lump under her arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or deal with as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Children of various abilities are lumped together in one class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "in a lump You have to pay your tax in two lumps the following year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which building workers say that they are self-employed in order to avoid paying tax, even though they are directly employed:",
        "examples": [
          "The tax authorities are working hard to clamp down on the lump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience problems without complaining:",
        "examples": [
          "As a trader, sometimes you've just got to take your lumps."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lumpy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered with or containing lumps:",
        "examples": [
          "a lumpy bed/pillow",
          "a lumpy sauce"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lunacy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stupid behaviour that will have bad results:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be lunacy to try to climb the mountain in this weather.",
          "It was sheer lunacy spending all that money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mental illness",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme foolishness or mental illness:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be lunacy to try and climb the mountain in this weather."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lunar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the moon:",
        "examples": [
          "the lunar surface"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the moon:",
        "examples": [
          "a lunar eclipse"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lunatic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who behaves in a silly or dangerous way:",
        "examples": [
          "He drives like a lunatic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word for a person who has a mental illness, which was used by doctors in the past but is now offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "silly in a dangerous way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a foolish or crazy person:",
        "examples": [
          "He drives like a lunatic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lunatics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who behaves in a silly or dangerous way:",
        "examples": [
          "He drives like a lunatic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word for a person who has a mental illness, which was used by doctors in the past but is now offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "silly in a dangerous way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a foolish or crazy person:",
        "examples": [
          "He drives like a lunatic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lunch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a meal that is eaten in the middle of the day:",
        "examples": [
          "What's for lunch?",
          "UK We had a pub lunch.",
          "I'm sorry, Joanna isn't here at the moment, she's (gone) out to/gone to lunch.",
          "We must do lunch sometime (= have lunch together)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat lunch:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm lunching with Giles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal eaten in the middle of the day, or the food prepared for this meal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We had soup and sandwiches for lunch.",
          "[ C ] I take my lunch to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal that is eaten in the middle of the day:",
        "examples": [
          "be at/have/eat lunch I'm having lunch with Tomoko on Monday.",
          "go (out) to lunch I'm sorry, Joanna isn't here at the moment, she's gone out to lunch.",
          "take sb (out) for lunch I often take my clients out for lunch.",
          "We must do lunch sometime.",
          "over lunch I look forward to continuing our discussion over lunch.",
          "Our company provides buffet lunches for business meetings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that you cannot get something for nothing:",
        "examples": [
          "We all like the idea of more time off work but there is no such thing as a free lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat a meal in the middle of the day:",
        "examples": [
          "lunch with sb I'm lunching with Giles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "luncheon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "formal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal lunch:",
        "examples": [
          "The president hosted a luncheon for the press group."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lunches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a meal that is eaten in the middle of the day:",
        "examples": [
          "What's for lunch?",
          "UK We had a pub lunch.",
          "I'm sorry, Joanna isn't here at the moment, she's (gone) out to/gone to lunch.",
          "We must do lunch sometime (= have lunch together)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat lunch:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm lunching with Giles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal eaten in the middle of the day, or the food prepared for this meal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We had soup and sandwiches for lunch.",
          "[ C ] I take my lunch to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal that is eaten in the middle of the day:",
        "examples": [
          "be at/have/eat lunch I'm having lunch with Tomoko on Monday.",
          "go (out) to lunch I'm sorry, Joanna isn't here at the moment, she's gone out to lunch.",
          "take sb (out) for lunch I often take my clients out for lunch.",
          "We must do lunch sometime.",
          "over lunch I look forward to continuing our discussion over lunch.",
          "Our company provides buffet lunches for business meetings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that you cannot get something for nothing:",
        "examples": [
          "We all like the idea of more time off work but there is no such thing as a free lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat a meal in the middle of the day:",
        "examples": [
          "lunch with sb I'm lunching with Giles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lunching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat lunch:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm lunching with Giles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lunchtime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time in the middle of the day when most people eat a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "What are you doing at lunchtime?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time around the middle of the day when lunch is usually eaten",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lung": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of the two organs in the chest with which people and some animals breathe:",
        "examples": [
          "lung cancer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two breathing organs in the chest of people and some animals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lunge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move forward suddenly and with force, especially in order to attack someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He suddenly lunged at her with a broken bottle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden forward movement:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a lunge for the ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exercise in which you step forward with one leg and bend your knees:",
        "examples": [
          "They were doing squats and lunges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward with sudden force:",
        "examples": [
          "The goalkeeper lunged at the ball and knocked it away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden forward movement",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lungs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of the two organs in the chest with which people and some animals breathe:",
        "examples": [
          "lung cancer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two breathing organs in the chest of people and some animals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lurch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move in a way that is not regular or normal, especially making sudden movements backwards or forwards or from side to side:",
        "examples": [
          "The train lurched forward and some of the people standing fell over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act or continue in a way that is uncontrolled and not regular, often with sudden changes:",
        "examples": [
          "We seem to lurch from crisis to crisis.",
          "She just lurches from one bad relationship to another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden movement or change that is not smooth or normal:",
        "examples": [
          "The truck gave a sudden lurch as it was hit by a strong gust of wind.",
          "The party's lurch (= sudden change) to the left will lose it a lot of support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in an irregular way, esp. making sudden movements forward or to the side:",
        "examples": [
          "When he put the truck into gear, it lurched forward."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lurching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a way that is not regular or normal, especially making sudden movements backwards or forwards or from side to side:",
        "examples": [
          "The train lurched forward and some of the people standing fell over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act or continue in a way that is uncontrolled and not regular, often with sudden changes:",
        "examples": [
          "We seem to lurch from crisis to crisis.",
          "She just lurches from one bad relationship to another."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality or power that something or someone has that makes it, him, or her attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "the lure of fame/power/money"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificial insect or other small animal that is put on the end of a fishing line to attract fish",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone to do something or go somewhere by offering them something exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "She was lured into the job by the offer of a high salary.",
          "He had lured his victim to a deserted house.",
          "Supermarket chains try to lure customers with price discounts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that attracts people or animals, or the qualities that make something attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The lure of the city for creative people has existed for centuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lure is an object used to attract fish or wild animals in order to catch them.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The university hopes to lure a new coach with an attractive salary package."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone to do something or go somewhere by offering them something they would like to have:",
        "examples": [
          "lure sb with sth Supermarket chains try to lure customers with price discounts.",
          "lure sb away (from sth) He was lured away from the US retailer by a French cosmetics company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality or power that something has that attracts people:",
        "examples": [
          "the lure of fame/money/wealth He could not resist the lure of easy money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone to do something or go somewhere by offering them something exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "She was lured into the job by the offer of a high salary.",
          "He had lured his victim to a deserted house.",
          "Supermarket chains try to lure customers with price discounts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality or power that something or someone has that makes it, him, or her attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "the lure of fame/power/money"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificial insect or other small animal that is put on the end of a fishing line to attract fish",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone to do something or go somewhere by offering them something exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "She was lured into the job by the offer of a high salary.",
          "He had lured his victim to a deserted house.",
          "Supermarket chains try to lure customers with price discounts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that attracts people or animals, or the qualities that make something attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The lure of the city for creative people has existed for centuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A lure is an object used to attract fish or wild animals in order to catch them.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The university hopes to lure a new coach with an attractive salary package."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone to do something or go somewhere by offering them something they would like to have:",
        "examples": [
          "lure sb with sth Supermarket chains try to lure customers with price discounts.",
          "lure sb away (from sth) He was lured away from the US retailer by a French cosmetics company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality or power that something has that attracts people:",
        "examples": [
          "the lure of fame/money/wealth He could not resist the lure of easy money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "luring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone to do something or go somewhere by offering them something exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "She was lured into the job by the offer of a high salary.",
          "He had lured his victim to a deserted house.",
          "Supermarket chains try to lure customers with price discounts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lurk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to wait or move in a secret way so that you cannot be seen, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone was lurking in the shadows.",
          "Why are you lurking around in the hallway?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an unpleasant feeling or quality) to exist although it is not always noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "Danger lurks around every corner.",
          "It seems that old prejudices are still lurking beneath the surface."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time in a chat room or on a social media website and read what other people have posted (= written or added) without posting anything yourself",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay around a place secretly, or to stay hidden, waiting to attack or appear:",
        "examples": [
          "When I was four, I was convinced there was a monster lurking in my closet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lurked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wait or move in a secret way so that you cannot be seen, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone was lurking in the shadows.",
          "Why are you lurking around in the hallway?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an unpleasant feeling or quality) to exist although it is not always noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "Danger lurks around every corner.",
          "It seems that old prejudices are still lurking beneath the surface."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time in a chat room or on a social media website and read what other people have posted (= written or added) without posting anything yourself",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lurking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a lurking feeling exists, although it may not be very strong, and will not go away:",
        "examples": [
          "I have some lurking doubts about whether Simon is really capable of doing this job.",
          "She said she had a lurking suspicion that he wasn't telling the truth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lurking person or animal is waiting where he, she, or it cannot be seen, usually waiting to attack or do something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Her privacy could be invaded at any time by a lurking photographer.",
          "a lurking predator"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lurks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to wait or move in a secret way so that you cannot be seen, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone was lurking in the shadows.",
          "Why are you lurking around in the hallway?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an unpleasant feeling or quality) to exist although it is not always noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "Danger lurks around every corner.",
          "It seems that old prejudices are still lurking beneath the surface."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time in a chat room or on a social media website and read what other people have posted (= written or added) without posting anything yourself",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay around a place secretly, or to stay hidden, waiting to attack or appear:",
        "examples": [
          "When I was four, I was convinced there was a monster lurking in my closet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "luscious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a pleasant sweet taste or containing a lot of juice:",
        "examples": [
          "luscious ripe figs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a woman) very sexually attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "a luscious blonde"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an area of countryside) very green and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "luscious landscapes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a pleasant sweet taste or smell:",
        "examples": [
          "luscious fruit tarts and cream pies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Luscious can also mean pleasing to see, hear, or feel:",
        "examples": [
          "She slipped into her luscious pale pink silk pajamas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lush": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A lush area has a lot of green, healthy plants, grass, and trees:",
        "examples": [
          "lush green valleys"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very attractive to look at, taste, smell, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "the lush sound of the orchestra",
          "the lush taste of fudge ice cream"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good or, of a person, attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a lush time on my birthday.",
          "He's so lush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who regularly drinks too much alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a lush by all accounts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of plants, or an area of land with plants) growing close together and in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "The lake, with its lush scenery, is a favorite with canoeists."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lust": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very strong sexual desire:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think it's love so much as lust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very powerful feeling of wanting something:",
        "examples": [
          "her lust for power",
          "It's wonderful to see the children's lust for life (= how enthusiastic they are about life)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong desire:",
        "examples": [
          "a lust for power and fame"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a strong desire for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Cathie has been lusting for my job for a long time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "luster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the brightness that a shiny surface has:",
        "examples": [
          "a treatment for restoring the luster to dull hair",
          "the rich luster of well-polished furniture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very special, attractive quality that people admire:",
        "examples": [
          "The dancing of the principal ballerina added luster to an otherwise unimpressive production of \"Giselle.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the brightness of a smooth or shiny surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The polished furniture had a rich luster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being attractive or special:",
        "examples": [
          "The commercial district around the theater had lost its luster, becoming a magnet for the homeless and driving moviegoers elsewhere."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument that has a body with a round back and a flat top, a long neck, and strings that are played with the fingers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "luther": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a US holiday on the third Monday in January, when people remember the civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lux": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a measure of the amount of light produced by something",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "luxembourg": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in western Europe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Luxembourg or its people.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "luxuries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great comfort, especially as provided by expensive and beautiful things:",
        "examples": [
          "to live in luxury",
          "As daughter of a billionaire, she grew up surrounded by unimaginable luxury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something expensive that is pleasant to have but is not necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "luxuries, such as champagne and chocolate",
          "little luxury I like to buy myself little luxuries from time to time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that gives you a lot of pleasure but cannot be done often:",
        "examples": [
          "A day off work is such a luxury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expensive and providing great comfort:",
        "examples": [
          "Luxury cruises are gaining in popularity.",
          "They are staying in a luxury lodge in the Seychelles.",
          "The company expanded its range of luxury cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great comfort, esp. as provided by expensive and beautiful possessions, surroundings, or food, or something enjoyable and often expensive but not necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a life of luxury",
          "[ U ] a luxury hotel",
          "[ C ] Having an extra bathroom was at first a luxury, but after we had children it became a necessity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A luxury is also any unusual, enjoyable activity:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Sleeping late was a real luxury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pleasure and comfort you get from expensive and beautiful things:",
        "examples": [
          "I made money on shares and for a while I lived in luxury.",
          "a luxury apartment/car/yacht The market for luxury cars was badly hit by the recession.",
          "a luxury cruise/hotel/resort They plan to build a luxury hotel in Nairobi.",
          "luxury brands/goods/items The store sells luxury brands such as Prada and Chanel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something expensive which is pleasant to have but is not really necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "He enjoys luxuries, such as champagne and caviar.",
          "Foreign travel is still an expensive luxury that many cannot afford."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that gives you pleasure or an advantage which you do not usually have:",
        "examples": [
          "A day off work is such a luxury.",
          "I enjoyed the luxury of travelling business class.",
          "We cannot afford the luxury of delaying this decision."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "luxurious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very comfortable and expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a very luxurious house.",
          "We spent a luxurious weekend at a country hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving great pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "The cat gave a long, luxurious stretch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "luxury": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great comfort, especially as provided by expensive and beautiful things:",
        "examples": [
          "to live in luxury",
          "As daughter of a billionaire, she grew up surrounded by unimaginable luxury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something expensive that is pleasant to have but is not necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "luxuries, such as champagne and chocolate",
          "little luxury I like to buy myself little luxuries from time to time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that gives you a lot of pleasure but cannot be done often:",
        "examples": [
          "A day off work is such a luxury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expensive and providing great comfort:",
        "examples": [
          "Luxury cruises are gaining in popularity.",
          "They are staying in a luxury lodge in the Seychelles.",
          "The company expanded its range of luxury cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great comfort, esp. as provided by expensive and beautiful possessions, surroundings, or food, or something enjoyable and often expensive but not necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a life of luxury",
          "[ U ] a luxury hotel",
          "[ C ] Having an extra bathroom was at first a luxury, but after we had children it became a necessity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A luxury is also any unusual, enjoyable activity:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Sleeping late was a real luxury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pleasure and comfort you get from expensive and beautiful things:",
        "examples": [
          "I made money on shares and for a while I lived in luxury.",
          "a luxury apartment/car/yacht The market for luxury cars was badly hit by the recession.",
          "a luxury cruise/hotel/resort They plan to build a luxury hotel in Nairobi.",
          "luxury brands/goods/items The store sells luxury brands such as Prada and Chanel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something expensive which is pleasant to have but is not really necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "He enjoys luxuries, such as champagne and caviar.",
          "Foreign travel is still an expensive luxury that many cannot afford."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that gives you pleasure or an advantage which you do not usually have:",
        "examples": [
          "A day off work is such a luxury.",
          "I enjoyed the luxury of travelling business class.",
          "We cannot afford the luxury of delaying this decision."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lye": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very alkaline substance, usually either sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, that is used to make soap and cleaning products, and also to preserve some types of food:",
        "examples": [
          "Lye was the main ingredient in homemade soap of the era.",
          "Olives are often cured with lye to make them less bitter.",
          "The cinders falling into the water made a lye."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "present participle of lie",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lymph": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a clear liquid that transports useful substances around the body, and carries waste matter, such as unwanted bacteria, away from body tissue in order to prevent infection",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a colorless liquid that takes waste matter away from body tissue in order to prevent infection",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lymphoma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cancer of the lymphatic system (= the system by which lymph, a clear liquid that transports substances around the body, is carried from tissues to the blood):",
        "examples": [
          "Hodgkin's/non-Hodgkin's lymphoma"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lynch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a crowd of people lynch someone who they believe is guilty of a crime, they kill them without a legal trial, usually by hanging (= killing using a rope round the neck).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a group of people) to kill someone who has not been found guilty of a crime at a legal trial, esp. by hanging (= killed using a rope around the neck)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lynched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a crowd of people lynch someone who they believe is guilty of a crime, they kill them without a legal trial, usually by hanging (= killing using a rope round the neck).",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lynx": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wild animal of the cat family that has brown hair, sometimes with dark spots on it, pointed ears, and a short tail",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lyre": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an ancient musical instrument consisting of a U-shaped frame with strings attached to it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lyric": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the words of a song, especially a pop song:",
        "examples": [
          "Paul Simon wrote the lyrics for most of his songs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short poem that expresses the personal thoughts and feelings of the person who wrote it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of poetry and songs) expressing personal thoughts and feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "William Wordsworth wrote lyric poetry/was a lyric poet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing emotions, and often having the quality of a song:",
        "examples": [
          "lyric poetry"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lyrical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "expressing personal thoughts and feelings in a beautiful way:",
        "examples": [
          "The book contains lyrical descriptions of the author's childhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk about something with a lot of interest or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "I recall Rosie waxing lyrical about her Italian holiday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "lyricist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who writes words for songs, especially pop songs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "lyrics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the words of a song, especially a pop song:",
        "examples": [
          "Paul Simon wrote the lyrics for most of his songs.",
          "The lyrics of her songs are deeply personal.",
          "You can download all the lyrics from the band's website.",
          "They were forced to change the song's lyrics in order to play it on TV.",
          "They sang in the car, making up their own lyrics to well-known tunes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the words of a song",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mother:",
        "examples": [
          "As my old ma used to say, you can't spend what you ain't got.",
          "[ as form of address ] What's wrong, Ma?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title for an old woman:",
        "examples": [
          "Ma Johnson always used to bake the best cookies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Julia Richards, MA",
          "My brother has an MA in linguistics.",
          "She's studying for/doing an MA in French literature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Massachusetts: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "mother:",
        "examples": [
          "She was thrilled when her baby said, \"Ma.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Master of Arts:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother has an M.A. in linguistics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Master of Arts: an advanced university degree in a subject such as literature, language, or history:",
        "examples": [
          "She's studying for an MA in Anthropology.",
          "an MA course/degree/dissertation/programme The MA course is more intense than an undergraduate degree.",
          "Many of our MA students study on a part-time basis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mac": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a waterproof coat (= one that does not allow rain to pass through):",
        "examples": [
          "a plastic mac"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when speaking to a man whose name you do not know:",
        "examples": [
          "Hey, Mac, watch where you're going!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a common type of computer:",
        "examples": [
          "You can write up your report on the Mac."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "macabre": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is very strange and unpleasant because it is connected with death or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "Even the police were horrified at the macabre nature of the killings.",
          "She has a pretty macabre sense of humour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing shock and fear because connected with death, esp. strange or cruel death:",
        "examples": [
          "After the diagnosis, he said he just wanted to stay “above ground,” she recalled, smiling at his macabre humor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "macadamia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round, white nut that grows on an Australian tropical tree",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "macaroni": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of pasta in the shape of small tubes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of pasta in the shape of small tubes:",
        "examples": [
          "macaroni and cheese"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a spice made from the dried shell of nutmeg:",
        "examples": [
          "Heat the milk with the peppercorns, mace and vegetables until almost boiling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decorated rod that is carried by or put in front of particular public officials as a symbol of their authority:",
        "examples": [
          "Everybody stands as the ceremonial silver mace is carried in and laid down in front of the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy stick with pointed metal parts on the top, used in the past as a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "The basic weapons in use to the end of the twelfth century were the spear, the mace, the bow, the sword, and the dagger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of chemical in a container that, when sprayed (= forced out in small drops) into a person's face, causes pain in the eyes and tears to be produced:",
        "examples": [
          "When the clerk confronted the man, he sprayed her with mace.",
          "Mace is sometimes carried for self-defence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use Mace (= a chemical in a special container that is sprayed into someone's face) on someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The police maced Williams twice before he was subdued.",
          "He was allegedly maced and hit with a golf club by two men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of chemical in a container that, when sprayed (= forced out in small drops) into a person's face, causes pain in the eyes and tears to be produced",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a chemical in a container which, when sprayed into a person’s face, causes the eyes to sting and become full of tears",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a measurement of speed that is calculated by dividing the speed of an object, especially an aircraft, by the speed of sound",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "machete": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large knife with a wide blade, used for cutting trees and plants or as a weapon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a big knife with a wide blade:",
        "examples": [
          "You’d need a machete to clear a path through this undergrowth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "machetes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large knife with a wide blade, used for cutting trees and plants or as a weapon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a big knife with a wide blade:",
        "examples": [
          "You’d need a machete to clear a path through this undergrowth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "machiavellian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using clever but often dishonest methods that deceive people so that you can win power or control",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "machinations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "complicated and secret plans, esp. in obtaining or using power:",
        "examples": [
          "She complained about the machinations political candidates employed to win."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "machine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment with several moving parts that uses power to do a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "The different sizes of eggs are sorted by a machine.",
          "If I'm not home when you call, leave a message on the machine (= answering machine).",
          "Don't forget to put the towels in the machine (= washing machine) before you go out.",
          "I got from a vending machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll need a powerful machine for editing videos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle, often a motorcycle:",
        "examples": [
          "approving That's a mean (= powerful) machine you've got there, Bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who control and organize something:",
        "examples": [
          "Churchill's war machine",
          "The party machine has swung into action with its preparation for the election.",
          "It's now up to the government's propaganda machine to restore the leader's image."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sew cloth with a sewing machine:",
        "examples": [
          "I've almost finished making the curtains - I just have to machine the hem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut or shape metal on a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "Tungsten carbide tools are used extensively for machining steel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device with moving parts that uses power to do work of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "a sewing/washing machine",
          "an answering machine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A machine is also a group of people who control a political organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a product of an old-line party machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment with moving parts that uses power to do a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "The machines were designed to make bottles from recycled plastic.",
          "operate/use a machine Now only a few people are required to operate the computerized machines.",
          "install/service a machine Soft drink companies began installing vending machines in schools.",
          "Is the machine working again?",
          "a machine breaks down The machine broke down and we had to call someone to come and mend it.",
          "a washing/sewing/copying machine Slowly feed the paper into the copying machine.",
          "a machine for (doing) sth He invented a machine for setting type.",
          "They use a special machine to scan the bone.",
          "by machine The votes are counted by machine.",
          "a machine operator/maker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll need a powerful machine for editing videos.",
          "Most machines running these programs have poor network connections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who control and organize something:",
        "examples": [
          "political/publicity machine The publicity machine will not quit when the book tour grinds to a halt.",
          "The hard left wanted ministers to be accountable to the party machine.",
          "His business empire has grown into a well-oiled machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or change the shape of something using a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "Each hole has to be accurately machined.",
          "The sides are carefully machined to fit the cylinders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "machinery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of large machines or the parts of a machine that make it work:",
        "examples": [
          "industrial/farm machinery",
          "His hand was injured when he got it caught in the machinery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the structure and systems of an organization or process:",
        "examples": [
          "bureaucratic/political/decision-making machinery",
          "the machinery of government"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of machines, or the movable parts of a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "farm machinery",
          "Some of the older machinery breaks down frequently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of large machines or large machines in general:",
        "examples": [
          "agricultural/industrial/farm, etc. machinery They use modern farm machinery, such as combine harvesters.",
          "The workshops are fitted with modern plant machinery.",
          "drive/operate/use machinery If you feel tired, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery.",
          "What happens if the machinery breaks down?",
          "machinery goes/runs/works They keep the machinery working all night.",
          "machinery manufacturer/supplier The site is owned by a textile machinery manufacturer.",
          "Loose clothing may get caught in the machinery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the structure and systems of an organization or process:",
        "examples": [
          "The Prime Minister made major changes to the machinery of government.",
          "the bureaucratic/political/decision-making machinery"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "machines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for at the moment: used for example on social media and in text messages:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm busy atm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for automated teller machine: a machine, usually in a wall outside a bank, shop, etc. from which you can take money out of your bank account using a special card:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there an ATM near here? I need to get some money out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for automated/automatic teller machine (= a machine from which you can get money by using a special card)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for automated/automatic teller machine: a machine, usually outside a bank, which customers can use to get money out or manage their account by using a plastic card together with a PIN (= a secret number):",
        "examples": [
          "an ATM card/machine",
          "ATM charges/transactions/withdrawals Most banks now offer free ATM transactions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Asynchronous Transfer Mode: a way of sending data from one computer to another",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "machismo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "male behaviour that is strong and forceful, and shows very traditional ideas about how men and women should behave",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong pride in behaving in a way that is thought to be typically male, esp. by showing strength and power",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "macho": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaving forcefully or showing no emotion in a way traditionally thought to be typical of a man:",
        "examples": [
          "He's too macho to admit he was hurt when his girlfriend left him.",
          "I can't stand macho men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a way that is thought to be typical of a man, esp. by seeming strong and powerful but also seeming too determined to avoid showing weakness and sympathy:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s too macho to admit that a woman can do his job as well as he can."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "macintosh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a waterproof coat (= one that does not allow rain to pass through):",
        "examples": [
          "a plastic mac"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when speaking to a man whose name you do not know:",
        "examples": [
          "Hey, Mac, watch where you're going!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a common type of computer:",
        "examples": [
          "You can write up your report on the Mac."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mackerel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sea fish with a strong taste, often used as food:",
        "examples": [
          "smoked mackerel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an edible sea fish",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "macs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a waterproof coat (= one that does not allow rain to pass through):",
        "examples": [
          "a plastic mac"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when speaking to a man whose name you do not know:",
        "examples": [
          "Hey, Mac, watch where you're going!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a common type of computer:",
        "examples": [
          "You can write up your report on the Mac."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word to describe a person who has a mental illness, which was used by doctors in the past but is now offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely silly or stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] You're mad to walk home alone at this time of night.",
          "He must be mad spending all that money on a coat.",
          "Some of the things she does are completely mad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very angry or annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always complaining and it makes me so mad.",
          "mainly US Are you still mad at me?",
          "UK Kerry got really mad with Richard for not doing the washing up.",
          "UK Bill's untidiness drives me mad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very angry or annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always complaining and it makes me so mad.",
          "mainly US Are you still mad at me?",
          "UK Kerry got really mad with Richard for not doing the washing up.",
          "UK Bill's untidiness drives me mad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "hurrying or excited and not having time to think or plan:",
        "examples": [
          "We made a mad dash for the train.",
          "I was in a mad panic/rush trying to get everything ready."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to love someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the first real boyfriend she's had and she's mad about him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want someone or something very much, or to be very interested in someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone's mad for him and I just don't see the attraction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely interested in cars, clothes, sex, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She's 16 and clothes-mad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "angry or annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "I get so mad at her I sometimes start screaming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an activity) wild, fast, or excited and not well controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "We made a mad dash for the school bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very enthusiastic and interested:",
        "examples": [
          "Jeanne’s mad about old Woody Allen movies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mentally ill, or unable to behave in a reasonable way; insane:",
        "examples": [
          "In his years as a prisoner of war, he often felt as if he might go mad."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "madagascar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an island country in the Indian Ocean",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "madam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal and polite way of speaking to a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "May I carry your suitcases for you, Madam?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the usual way of beginning a formal letter to a woman whose name you do not know:",
        "examples": [
          "Dear Madam, I am writing on behalf of your uncle,Mr James Ross."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young girl who behaves like an older woman, expecting others to obey her:",
        "examples": [
          "She's turning into a proper little madam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is in charge of a group of prostitutes who live or work in the same house",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a polite word used to address a woman, or a title for a woman used before a position:",
        "examples": [
          "\"May I help you, madam?\"",
          "Madam President"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A madam can also be a woman who is in charge of a brothel (= place where men pay to have sex with women)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal and polite way of speaking to a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "May I carry your cases for you, Madam?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the usual way of beginning a formal letter to a woman whose name you do not know:",
        "examples": [
          "Dear Madam, I am writing to enquire about ..."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official title used when speaking to a woman who has a senior position in a government:",
        "examples": [
          "Madam Secretary, are there any circumstances under which the United States would agree to this policy?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "madame": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a title for a woman, esp. a married woman from France:",
        "examples": [
          "Madame Bovary"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "madder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "comparative of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "madeira": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of cake made with flour, butter, sugar, and eggs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "madhouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where there is no order and control:",
        "examples": [
          "With four small children running around, the place is a madhouse.",
          "He called the government's policy \"the economics of the madhouse\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place that is wild and noisy, with too many activities going on:",
        "examples": [
          "I can’t study here, this place is a madhouse!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "madison": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of the US state of Wisconsin:",
        "examples": [
          "Her family was with her in her Madison home when she passed away on Thursday.",
          "Similar gang issues have been boiling up in other Madison neighborhoods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a race in which teams of two people compete in riding bicycles around a special track as many times as possible in a particular time, with each member of the team taking a turn to race so the other can rest:",
        "examples": [
          "The Madison is one of cycling's most spectacular events.",
          "Wiggins and Hayles recovered from a crash in the madison to win bronze."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "madly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with a lot of energy and enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "We cheered madly as the team came out onto the field.",
          "I was rushing around madly tidying up the flat before they arrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to love someone very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She's madly in love with David."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of performing an activity) in a wild, fast, or excited and not controlled way:",
        "examples": [
          "Just before my in-laws arrived, I rushed around madly trying to clean the place up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "enthusiastically and with great interest:",
        "examples": [
          "She says she’s madly in love with him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "madman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who behaves in a very strange and uncontrolled or dangerous way:",
        "examples": [
          "I drove like a madman to get there in time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word for a man who has a mental illness, which was used by doctors in the past but is now offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is mentally ill, or who behaves in a way that seems strange, dangerous, or not controlled",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "madmen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who behaves in a very strange and uncontrolled or dangerous way:",
        "examples": [
          "I drove like a madman to get there in time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word for a man who has a mental illness, which was used by doctors in the past but is now offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is mentally ill, or who behaves in a way that seems strange, dangerous, or not controlled",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "madness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stupid or dangerous behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "To begin a war would be sheer madness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word for mental illness, which was used by doctors in the past but is now offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt as if she were sliding into madness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mental illness:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a history of madness in her family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Madness can also refer to behavior that is not reasonable when considering certain situations:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be sheer madness (= crazy) to ignore the symptoms and do nothing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "madonna": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ:",
        "examples": [
          "a picture of the Madonna"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture or model that represents Mary",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mother of Jesus, or a picture or statue of her",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "madrid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Spain, situated in the central part of the country",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "maelstrom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which there is great confusion, violence, and destruction:",
        "examples": [
          "The country is gradually being sucked into the maelstrom of civil war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of water that moves with a very strong circular movement and sucks in anything that goes past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which there is great confusion, disagreement, or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a country in turmoil, caught up in a maelstrom of change."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maestro": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who is very skilled at playing or conducting (= directing the performance of) music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very skilled at conducting (= directing the performance of music) or writing music",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mafia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a criminal organization that began in Sicily and is active in Italy and the US",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a close group of people who are involved in similar activities and who help and protect each other, sometimes to the disadvantage of others",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large criminal organization, esp. a secret criminal organization that is active in the US and Italy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "He writes a column in a trade mag.",
          "She reads glossy mags."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "magazine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of thin book with large pages and a paper cover that contains articles and photographs and is published every week or month:",
        "examples": [
          "She has written articles for several women's magazines.",
          "a glossy magazine",
          "men's mags",
          "a magazine rack"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a gun in which cartridges are stored",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building in which explosives, weapons, and supplies are kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of thin book with a paper cover that is published regularly and usually contains articles and photographs:",
        "examples": [
          "a weekly/monthly magazine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A magazine on television is a regularly broadcast program that reports about news events or other true stories.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin book with large pages and a paper cover which contains articles and photographs and is published every week or month:",
        "examples": [
          "launch/produce/run a magazine We plan to launch a new magazine next year.",
          "edit/print/publish a magazine The magazine is published fortnightly.",
          "men's/women's magazines She has written for several women's magazines.",
          "I mainly read music magazines.",
          "a business/industry/specialist magazine The event was advertised in industry magazines.",
          "a fashion/glossy/lifestyle magazine She appeared in the fashion magazine, Vogue.",
          "a weekly/bi-monthly/monthly magazine He's the editor of a leading weekly news magazine.",
          "copy/edition/issue of a magazine Her article appears in the current issue of the magazine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "magazines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of thin book with large pages and a paper cover that contains articles and photographs and is published every week or month:",
        "examples": [
          "She has written articles for several women's magazines.",
          "a glossy magazine",
          "men's mags",
          "a magazine rack"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a gun in which cartridges are stored",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building in which explosives, weapons, and supplies are kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of thin book with a paper cover that is published regularly and usually contains articles and photographs:",
        "examples": [
          "a weekly/monthly magazine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A magazine on television is a regularly broadcast program that reports about news events or other true stories.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin book with large pages and a paper cover which contains articles and photographs and is published every week or month:",
        "examples": [
          "launch/produce/run a magazine We plan to launch a new magazine next year.",
          "edit/print/publish a magazine The magazine is published fortnightly.",
          "men's/women's magazines She has written for several women's magazines.",
          "I mainly read music magazines.",
          "a business/industry/specialist magazine The event was advertised in industry magazines.",
          "a fashion/glossy/lifestyle magazine She appeared in the fashion magazine, Vogue.",
          "a weekly/bi-monthly/monthly magazine He's the editor of a leading weekly news magazine.",
          "copy/edition/issue of a magazine Her article appears in the current issue of the magazine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "magenta": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a reddish-purple colour, one of the main colours that are used in colour printing and photography",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a reddish-purple colour:",
        "examples": [
          "This bold, handsome plant produces big clumps covered in magenta flowers.",
          "The drawing-room, with magenta curtains and large windows, was the setting for many social events."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) a dark, purple-red color",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "maggot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a creature like a very small worm that is found in decaying meat and other foods and later develops into a fly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a creature like a very small worm (= an animal with a soft body and no arms or legs) that later develops into a flying insect",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "maggots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a creature like a very small worm that is found in decaying meat and other foods and later develops into a fly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a creature like a very small worm (= an animal with a soft body and no arms or legs) that later develops into a flying insect",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "magic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the use of special powers to make things happen that would usually be impossible, such as in stories for children:",
        "examples": [
          "The group is known for its belief in witchcraft and magic.",
          "As if by magic/Like magic, the car changes into a boat when it hits the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skill of performing tricks to entertain people, such as making things appear and disappear and pretending to cut someone in half:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a comedian who also does magic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special and exciting quality that makes something seem different from ordinary things:",
        "examples": [
          "Although the film was made 50 years ago, it has lost none of its magic.",
          "No one could fail to be charmed by the magic of this beautiful city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with special powers:",
        "examples": [
          "The witch put a magic spell on the prince and turned him into a frog.",
          "I'll show you a magic trick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening in an unusual or unexpected way, or easily or quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no magic solution to the problem.",
          "There's no magic formula for winning - just lots of hard work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you think something is very good and you like it a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Kate's having a party on Saturday night.\" \"Magic!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in stories for children) the use of special powers to make things happen that would usually be impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "a tale of witchcraft and magic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Magic is also the skill of performing tricks to entertain people, such as making things seem to appear and disappear, or the tricks performed:",
        "examples": [
          "My daughter loves doing magic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special, exciting quality that makes something or someone different and better than others:",
        "examples": [
          "As an actress, she has lost none of her magic, and she still is thrilling to watch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "magical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "produced by or using magic:",
        "examples": [
          "Diamonds were once thought to have magical powers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for describing something with a special and exciting quality:",
        "examples": [
          "We walked home arm-in-arm in the magical moonlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of, relating to, or having special powers to make things happen that would usually be impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a story about a timid schoolteacher who obtains magical powers after he’s hit by a lightning bolt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a special, exciting quality that makes something or someone different and better than others:",
        "examples": [
          "There was something magical about that evening that I will never forget."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "magically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that uses or seems to use magic:",
        "examples": [
          "Clean clothes don't just magically appear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that has a very special and exciting quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The piece was magically sung by one of reggae's finest voices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "magician": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has magic powers in stories, or who performs tricks for entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "Merlin was the magician in the stories of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.",
          "There'll be a magician at the kids' Christmas party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who performs tricks as entertainment, such as making things seem to appear and disappear",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "magicians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has magic powers in stories, or who performs tricks for entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "Merlin was the magician in the stories of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.",
          "There'll be a magician at the kids' Christmas party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who performs tricks as entertainment, such as making things seem to appear and disappear",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "magistrate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who acts as a judge in a law court that deals with crimes that are less serious:",
        "examples": [
          "He will appear before the magistrates tomorrow.",
          "Greenway appeared at Bow Street Magistrates' Court to face seven charges of accepting bribes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judge in a law court who deals with crimes that are not serious",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judge, often, in the UK, one without legal training, in a law court that deals with crimes that are not serious:",
        "examples": [
          "appear before/be brought before a magistrate He appeared before a federal magistrate in New Orleans to face charges of accepting bribes.",
          "become/appoint a magistrate Every magistrate is appointed to a local criminal justice area."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "magma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "hot liquid rock found just below the surface of the earth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "melted rock under the surface of the earth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "magnanimous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very kind and generous towards an enemy or someone you have defeated:",
        "examples": [
          "The team's manager was magnanimous in victory, and praised the losing team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "generous and kind, esp. toward a competitor or enemy:",
        "examples": [
          "The Yankees’ manager was magnanimous in defeat, praising Seattle for its fine play."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "magnate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very rich and successful in business or industry:",
        "examples": [
          "a well-known shipping magnate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very successful, powerful, and rich, esp. in a particular business:",
        "examples": [
          "a real estate/media magnate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has become very rich and successful in business or industry, especially someone who owns a large organization that they started themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "a newspaper/oil/shipping/steel, etc. magnate Jacqueline Kennedy married the Greek shipping magnate, Aristotle Onassis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "magnesium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a silver-white metal. Magnesium burns very brightly and is used in making fireworks.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a silver-white metal that burns very brightly and is used in making fireworks (= explosions producing colored patterns for entertainment)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "magnet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object that is able to attract iron and steel objects",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, place, or thing that other people feel strongly attracted to:",
        "examples": [
          "The United States has always acted as a magnet for people seeking fame and fortune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object, esp. a piece of iron, that is able to attract iron and steel objects toward itself:",
        "examples": [
          "Magnets are used to attach the toy train’s cars to the engine.",
          "We use a refrigerator magnet (= small decorative magnet that will stick to a steel door) to hang our kids’ latest drawings.",
          "fig. New York City remains a magnet for tourists (= it attracts them)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "magnetic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a metal object or material) able to attract objects or materials containing iron or steel:",
        "examples": [
          "The knife sharpener is magnetic to attract the fine particles shaved off during sharpening rather than leaving them on the blade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be attracted by a magnet (= an object that is able to attract iron and steel objects):",
        "examples": [
          "Iron, steel, nickel, and cobalt are magnetic metals.",
          "The magnetic properties of iron make it easy to separate steel products from other waste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using or relating to magnetism (= the power of being able to attract iron and steel objects):",
        "examples": [
          "Treatments that involve magnetic therapy may be helpful in the treatment of these symptoms.",
          "Inductance is the ratio of total magnetic flux to current through the device."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone whose personality attracts a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "His magnetic personality and infectious enthusiasm meant that he had many friends.",
          "There's something very magnetic about Susan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A magnetic field is the area around a magnet that is affected by the power of the magnet.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "magnetism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a quality that makes someone very attractive to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The actress has a personal magnetism that is rare in someone so young."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power of being able to attract iron and steel objects",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power of a magnet to attract other objects:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. Elvis’s animal magnetism (= powerful physical attraction) made him a beloved celebrity to millions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "magneto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electrical generator that uses magnets to produce electricity",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "magnets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object that is able to attract iron and steel objects",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, place, or thing that other people feel strongly attracted to:",
        "examples": [
          "The United States has always acted as a magnet for people seeking fame and fortune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object, esp. a piece of iron, that is able to attract iron and steel objects toward itself:",
        "examples": [
          "Magnets are used to attach the toy train’s cars to the engine.",
          "We use a refrigerator magnet (= small decorative magnet that will stick to a steel door) to hang our kids’ latest drawings.",
          "fig. New York City remains a magnet for tourists (= it attracts them)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "magnificent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very good, beautiful, or deserving to be admired:",
        "examples": [
          "a magnificent view",
          "a magnificent piece of writing",
          "They live in a magnificent Tudor house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing admiration esp. because of an unusual quality such as great size or beauty:",
        "examples": [
          "New Orleans is famous for its magnificent old oak trees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "magnificently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is very good or beautiful, or that deserves to be admired:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought she coped magnificently.",
          "The house is magnificently furnished."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "magnify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something look larger than it is, especially by looking at it through a lens:",
        "examples": [
          "Although our skin looks smooth, when magnified it is full of bumps and holes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a problem bigger or more important:",
        "examples": [
          "The hot summer magnified the racial tensions in the community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something look larger than it is, esp. by looking at it through a special piece of glass:",
        "examples": [
          "Although your skin looks smooth, when magnified you can see a lot of little bumps and holes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. To magnify something is also to make it seem more important or more serious than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "He always magnifies the problems and inconveniences of travel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "magnifying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something look larger than it is, especially by looking at it through a lens:",
        "examples": [
          "Although our skin looks smooth, when magnified it is full of bumps and holes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a problem bigger or more important:",
        "examples": [
          "The hot summer magnified the racial tensions in the community."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "magnitude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the large size or importance of something:",
        "examples": [
          "They don't seem to grasp the magnitude of the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large size or great importance:",
        "examples": [
          "The magnitude of the task would have discouraged an ordinary man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Magnitude is also a measure of the brightness of a star as it appears from earth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The magnitude of an earthquake is a measure of how strong or violent it is.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "magnolia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of tree with large, usually white or pink flowers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale cream colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a pale cream colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of tree with large, sweet-smelling, usually white or pink flowers, esp. common in the southeastern US",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "magnum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "1.5 litres of wine, or a bottle containing this:",
        "examples": [
          "She won a magnum of champagne."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of gun with bullets that are fired with more power than is usual for a gun of that size",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mags": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "He writes a column in a trade mag.",
          "She reads glossy mags."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mahogany": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dark red-brown wood used to make furniture:",
        "examples": [
          "a handsome mahogany desk",
          "Mahogany is one of the most valuable cabinet woods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark red-brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The colour was a rich, deep mahogany.",
          "Put the sugar and water on a medium heat to bubble until it changes to a rich mahogany colour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a dark red-brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "He had acquired a deep mahogany tan.",
          "She removed her hat, and shining mahogany hair flowed to her shoulders in a stream of curls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of tree that grows in hot regions of the earth, or its dark, red-brown wood used esp. to make furniture:",
        "examples": [
          "a mahogany chest of drawers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who works as a servant in a hotel or in someone's home:",
        "examples": [
          "In the beach resort, the apartments and villas have daily maid service.",
          "In California many illegal immigrants work as maids and gardeners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a girl or young woman who is not married, or has not had sex",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is employed to clean hotel rooms and make them neat, or a woman who is a servant in a person’s home:",
        "examples": [
          "We left a note in our room for the maid to give us extra towels."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maiden": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a girl or young woman:",
        "examples": [
          "fair maiden In the story, the prince woos and wins the fair maiden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, an over (= a set of six throws from one end of the field) in which no runs (= points) are scored:",
        "examples": [
          "He bowled three maidens in a row.",
          "The batsman played out a maiden over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the first of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "The first hydrogen-powered airplane will make its maiden flight this year.",
          "his maiden appearance on TV"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a girl or young woman:",
        "examples": [
          "In the story, the prince woos the fair maiden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a trip by a ship or vehicle) first:",
        "examples": [
          "a maiden voyage/flight"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the first of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "maiden flight/voyage The airline launched its Washington to Paris service with a maiden flight for journalists and investors.",
          "maiden bond/dividend The phone operator is expected to pay a maiden dividend to shareholders next spring."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maidens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a girl or young woman:",
        "examples": [
          "fair maiden In the story, the prince woos and wins the fair maiden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, an over (= a set of six throws from one end of the field) in which no runs (= points) are scored:",
        "examples": [
          "He bowled three maidens in a row.",
          "The batsman played out a maiden over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the first of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "The first hydrogen-powered airplane will make its maiden flight this year.",
          "his maiden appearance on TV"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a girl or young woman:",
        "examples": [
          "In the story, the prince woos the fair maiden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a trip by a ship or vehicle) first:",
        "examples": [
          "a maiden voyage/flight"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the first of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "maiden flight/voyage The airline launched its Washington to Paris service with a maiden flight for journalists and investors.",
          "maiden bond/dividend The phone operator is expected to pay a maiden dividend to shareholders next spring."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who works as a servant in a hotel or in someone's home:",
        "examples": [
          "In the beach resort, the apartments and villas have daily maid service.",
          "In California many illegal immigrants work as maids and gardeners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a girl or young woman who is not married, or has not had sex",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is employed to clean hotel rooms and make them neat, or a woman who is a servant in a person’s home:",
        "examples": [
          "We left a note in our room for the maid to give us extra towels."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the letters, etc. that are sent to or from people, or the system for sending letters, etc. from place to place:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent the morning reading and answering her mail.",
          "All of our customers will be contacted by mail.",
          "The book came in yesterday's mail.",
          "Some strange things get sent through the mail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "email:",
        "examples": [
          "I had almost 50 unread mails in my inbox.",
          "You have mail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a letter, etc. or to email something:",
        "examples": [
          "She mailed it last week but it still hasn't arrived.",
          "[ + two objects ] I promised to mail him the article/mail the article to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, used in the name of some newspapers:",
        "examples": [
          "the Daily Mail",
          "the Hull Mail"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the letters and packages that are transported and delivered to your home or the place you work, esp. those delivered by the government’s system:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent the morning reading and answering mail.",
          "The mail is usually delivered before noon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send esp. letters or packages by the mail system:",
        "examples": [
          "She mailed the letter last week but it still hasn’t arrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system for sending letters and packages from place to place:",
        "examples": [
          "Individuals using the mail to commit fraud are brought up on federal charges.",
          "in/through the mail The cheque is in the mail.",
          "by mail I could deliver it to you next week, or send it by mail today.",
          "domestic/internal/international mail"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the letters and packages which are sent by post:",
        "examples": [
          "deliver/forward/send (sb) mail Please tell the post office to forward all mail to our new address.",
          "get/receive mail We prefer to receive mail at our home office rather than in our stores.",
          "check/open/read your mail If you check your mail on the way out, you can deposit any cheques you find in it.",
          "deal with/handle the mail",
          "incoming/outgoing mail Outgoing mail should be marked with your department's code.",
          "express/first-class/second-class mail The cost of first-class mail will rise next year.",
          "business/private mail"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "You have mail.",
          "check/reply to/read your mail",
          "mail message/client/server You need the address of your mail server before you can set up an account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the name of some newspapers:",
        "examples": [
          "The Daily Mail",
          "The Hull Mail"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a letter or parcel:",
        "examples": [
          "mail sb sth I've mailed you your invitation to the opening.",
          "mail sth to sb Mail your completed application to human resources.",
          "We mailed it from Perth to Brisbane and it arrived in a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "I mailed them using the link on their website.",
          "mail sth to sb Can't you just mail it to me as an attachment?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mailbox": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the US, a box outside a person's house where letters are put",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal container in the street or other public place in which you can put letters for them to be collected and sent to someone else",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place on a computer screen that shows new emails that have arrived:",
        "examples": [
          "Look out for our emails in your electronic mailbox."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal container in a public place where you can put a letter you are sending by mail, or a box outside a person’s house where letters are sent and delivered",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mailbox on a computer is the place where e-mail is received, sent, and stored.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a box in an office or outside a person's home where letters are delivered:",
        "examples": [
          "Your mailbox is with all the others near the receptionist's desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a computer program that shows on a computer screen where electronic messages are stored:",
        "examples": [
          "Look out for our emails in your electronic mailbox.",
          "Check your mailbox tomorrow for the trip details."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mailed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a letter, etc. or to email something:",
        "examples": [
          "She mailed it last week but it still hasn't arrived.",
          "[ + two objects ] I promised to mail him the article/mail the article to him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mailing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending letters, packages, or electronic messages to a lot of people at one time:",
        "examples": [
          "If you received a mailing of a 38-page brochure, it's because you signed up at one of our stores.",
          "A second mailing had a big impact on increasing return rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a paper advertisement sent to homes or businesses:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got 1,500 mailings that have to get out before the evening post."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mailman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man whose job is to deliver and collect letters, etc. that are sent by mail",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male letter carrier",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the letters, etc. that are sent to or from people, or the system for sending letters, etc. from place to place:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent the morning reading and answering her mail.",
          "All of our customers will be contacted by mail.",
          "The book came in yesterday's mail.",
          "Some strange things get sent through the mail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "email:",
        "examples": [
          "I had almost 50 unread mails in my inbox.",
          "You have mail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a letter, etc. or to email something:",
        "examples": [
          "She mailed it last week but it still hasn't arrived.",
          "[ + two objects ] I promised to mail him the article/mail the article to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, used in the name of some newspapers:",
        "examples": [
          "the Daily Mail",
          "the Hull Mail"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the letters and packages that are transported and delivered to your home or the place you work, esp. those delivered by the government’s system:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent the morning reading and answering mail.",
          "The mail is usually delivered before noon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send esp. letters or packages by the mail system:",
        "examples": [
          "She mailed the letter last week but it still hasn’t arrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system for sending letters and packages from place to place:",
        "examples": [
          "Individuals using the mail to commit fraud are brought up on federal charges.",
          "in/through the mail The cheque is in the mail.",
          "by mail I could deliver it to you next week, or send it by mail today.",
          "domestic/internal/international mail"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the letters and packages which are sent by post:",
        "examples": [
          "deliver/forward/send (sb) mail Please tell the post office to forward all mail to our new address.",
          "get/receive mail We prefer to receive mail at our home office rather than in our stores.",
          "check/open/read your mail If you check your mail on the way out, you can deposit any cheques you find in it.",
          "deal with/handle the mail",
          "incoming/outgoing mail Outgoing mail should be marked with your department's code.",
          "express/first-class/second-class mail The cost of first-class mail will rise next year.",
          "business/private mail"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "You have mail.",
          "check/reply to/read your mail",
          "mail message/client/server You need the address of your mail server before you can set up an account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the name of some newspapers:",
        "examples": [
          "The Daily Mail",
          "The Hull Mail"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a letter or parcel:",
        "examples": [
          "mail sb sth I've mailed you your invitation to the opening.",
          "mail sth to sb Mail your completed application to human resources.",
          "We mailed it from Perth to Brisbane and it arrived in a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "I mailed them using the link on their website.",
          "mail sth to sb Can't you just mail it to me as an attachment?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to injure a person so severely that a part of their body will no longer work as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "Many children have been maimed for life by these bombs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to injure a person so severely that a part of that person's body will no longer work correctly or is completely lacking:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Many civilians have been maimed by land mines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maimed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to injure a person so severely that a part of their body will no longer work as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "Many children have been maimed for life by these bombs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maiming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to injure a person so severely that a part of their body will no longer work as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "Many children have been maimed for life by these bombs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "main": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "larger, more important, or having more influence than others of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "The main thing is not to worry.",
          "One of the main reasons I came to England was to study the language.",
          "You'll find the main points of my proposal in the report.",
          "Our main aim/objective is to improve the company's productivity.",
          "The main problem is a lack of resources.",
          "My main concern about moving to San Fransisco is the cost of housing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large pipe that carries water or gas, or a wire carrying electricity, from one place to another, to which a house can be connected:",
        "examples": [
          "a gas main",
          "The severe cold caused a water main to burst and flood the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of pipes or wires that carry water or electricity into a house, or the pipes that carry sewage away from a house:",
        "examples": [
          "The house isn't on the mains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place at which outside pipes or wires carrying water, electricity, etc. connect with the system inside a house or building:",
        "examples": [
          "Switch off the electricity at the mains before starting work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the largest or most important part of a meal when the different parts of the meal are served separately:",
        "examples": [
          "We each had different entrees and different mains.",
          "For my main, I went with the tiger prawn penne pasta."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "generally or mostly:",
        "examples": [
          "Her friends are teachers in the main."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most important or larger:",
        "examples": [
          "The main thing is to keep calm and don’t get angry.",
          "The main social event of the summer was a dance and reception."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large pipe that is part of the system carrying water or gas from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "A water main burst and flooded the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "biggest or most important:",
        "examples": [
          "The report identified three main areas for improvement.",
          "Please go to the reception desk at the main entrance.",
          "British Airways, the company's main rival, had also seen an improvement .",
          "the main problem/reason/objective"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the northeastern US, whose capital city is Augusta:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurant serves Maine lobster.",
          "They were living in southern Maine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mainframe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large, powerful computer with a lot of memory that many people can use at the same time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large computer that can be used to do several things at once and which is usually used by a number of people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large powerful computer that many people can use at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "When a system running on a mainframe becomes outdated, there are a variety of options for upgrading."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mainland": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or forming the main part of a country or continent, not including the islands around it:",
        "examples": [
          "mainland China",
          "Hawaii's cost of living is estimated at about 20 percent to 30 percent higher than most mainland communities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main part of a country or continent, not including the islands around it:",
        "examples": [
          "They recently built a bridge between the mainland and the closest island."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main part of a country or continent, not including the islands around it:",
        "examples": [
          "The island is accessible by ferry from the mainland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main part of a country or continent, not including the islands around it:",
        "examples": [
          "on the mainland He does all his banking on the mainland, but he lives on the island.",
          "the Chinese/American/European, etc. mainland"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or on the main part of a country or continent:",
        "examples": [
          "mainland China/Europe/Greece, etc. The firm is opening new stores across the UK and mainland Europe.",
          "a mainland company/city/market"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mainline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving beliefs, methods, etc. that are most common:",
        "examples": [
          "mainline churches",
          "the rivalry between catalogue companies and mainline shops"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to an important railway route between large towns or cities:",
        "examples": [
          "Three mainline railway stations were closed because of bomb threats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to inject (= put into the body through a needle) drugs directly into the blood:",
        "examples": [
          "Several of her friends were mainlining heroin.",
          "By now she was mainlining."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat, drink, buy, etc. large quantities of something as though you cannot get enough of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Mainlining mulled wine and eating vast quantities of cheese, bread and chocolate is all part of the pleasure of skiing.",
          "Japan is a country that mainlines novelty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mainly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "usually or to a large degree:",
        "examples": [
          "I mainly go to bed around midnight.",
          "The group is made up of mainly young people.",
          "They argued that the tax will mainly benefit the rich."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "usually, or to a large degree:",
        "examples": [
          "The group is mainly made up of young people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the system of pipes or wires that carry water or electricity into a house, or the pipes that carry sewage away from a house:",
        "examples": [
          "The house isn't on the mains.",
          "They bought a house with no mains supply.",
          "mains electricity",
          "Not all the houses in the village are connected to the water mains.",
          "There are many miles of sewage mains that are so old they are beginning to fail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place at which outside pipes or wires carrying water, electricity, etc. connect with the system inside a house or building:",
        "examples": [
          "Switch off the electricity at the mains before starting work.",
          "I struggled to find the mains switch.",
          "Make sure you have turned the water off at the mains.",
          "The mains tap is located under the sink.",
          "Turn the electricity back on at the mains."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mainstream": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "considered normal, and having or using ideas, beliefs, etc. that are accepted by most people:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the director's first mainstream Hollywood film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to education for children who can be taught in the same way as most other children, or to people, schools, etc. connected with this type of education:",
        "examples": [
          "Many youngsters have been out of mainstream education for so long that they cannot adapt to a formal learning environment.",
          "Many estimate that up to 20% of children in mainstream classrooms may have some special needs.",
          "mainstream children/students/teachers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way of life or set of beliefs accepted by most people:",
        "examples": [
          "The new law should allow more disabled people to enter the mainstream of American life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something start to be considered normal:",
        "examples": [
          "Political rhetoric mainstreams hostility.",
          "Mainstreaming equality means that equality should not be catered for only by specific programmes or initiatives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach children with special needs in the same class or school as children who do not have special needs:",
        "examples": [
          "The school has been mainstreaming children with special needs successfully for almost 20 years.",
          "We didn't know if he could be mainstreamed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of beliefs or behavior) common and shared by most people, or representing such beliefs or behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "The story was largely ignored by the mainstream press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to place children with special needs in regular classes at school:",
        "examples": [
          "The district was ordered to mainstream more children with disabilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most of a society:",
        "examples": [
          "New laws will allow more disabled people to enter the mainstream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mainstream organizations, ideas, etc. are those that are considered normal, and accepted or used by most people:",
        "examples": [
          "mainstream media/press Mainstream media are ignoring the real problems.",
          "mainstream culture/politics/society Cell phones have been a part of mainstream culture since the 1990s.",
          "mainstream education/school It should be possible to include children with behavioural problems within mainstream education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way of life or set of beliefs practised or accepted by most people:",
        "examples": [
          "cultural/political mainstream Our nation's political mainstream will never allow such a constitutional change.",
          "The new law should allow more disabled people to enter the mainstream of the American workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include people who have particular difficulties or needs in the same schools or places of work as everyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "When the children of immigrants are mainstreamed, they learn the new language within months.",
          "mainstream sb into sth People with disabilities are being mainstreamed into community jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something become accepted as normal by most people:",
        "examples": [
          "The recession is mainstreaming the part-time economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maintain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less:",
        "examples": [
          "The army has been brought in to maintain order in the region.",
          "We have standards to maintain.",
          "Despite living in different countries, the two families have maintained close links.",
          "The film has maintained its position as the critics' favourite for another year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a road, machine, building, etc. in good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "A large house costs a lot to maintain.",
          "The roads in the town have been very poorly maintained."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express firmly your belief that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "Throughout his prison sentence, Dunn has always maintained his innocence.",
          "[ + that ] He maintains that he has never seen the woman before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide someone with food and whatever is necessary for them to live on:",
        "examples": [
          "They barely earn enough to maintain themselves and their four children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite living in different states, the two families have maintained a close friendship.",
          "You have to maintain a minimum balance in your checking account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something in good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "A large house costs a lot to maintain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express strongly your belief that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] She maintains (that) she’s being criticized simply for telling the truth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something continue in the same way or at the same level:",
        "examples": [
          "Maintaining a company's brand and reputation requires a lot of hard work.",
          "Charities need only give 5% of proceeds each year to maintain a tax exemption.",
          "We have been able to maintain prices for our customers at their current level.",
          "The college has maintained links with similar institutions in other parts of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a building, machine, road, etc. in good condition by checking it regularly and repairing it if necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "The premises are clean and well maintained.",
          "Communication is made difficult by the poorly maintained road network.",
          "The commission operates and maintains 20 river bridges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make regular payments in order to support someone financially or to keep something that you already own:",
        "examples": [
          "More and more people are struggling to afford the cost of maintaining a home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say firmly that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "maintain (that) Senior accountants at the firm maintained they knew nothing of the transactions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maintained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less:",
        "examples": [
          "The army has been brought in to maintain order in the region.",
          "We have standards to maintain.",
          "Despite living in different countries, the two families have maintained close links.",
          "The film has maintained its position as the critics' favourite for another year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a road, machine, building, etc. in good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "A large house costs a lot to maintain.",
          "The roads in the town have been very poorly maintained."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express firmly your belief that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "Throughout his prison sentence, Dunn has always maintained his innocence.",
          "[ + that ] He maintains that he has never seen the woman before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide someone with food and whatever is necessary for them to live on:",
        "examples": [
          "They barely earn enough to maintain themselves and their four children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maintains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less:",
        "examples": [
          "The army has been brought in to maintain order in the region.",
          "We have standards to maintain.",
          "Despite living in different countries, the two families have maintained close links.",
          "The film has maintained its position as the critics' favourite for another year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a road, machine, building, etc. in good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "A large house costs a lot to maintain.",
          "The roads in the town have been very poorly maintained."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express firmly your belief that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "Throughout his prison sentence, Dunn has always maintained his innocence.",
          "[ + that ] He maintains that he has never seen the woman before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide someone with food and whatever is necessary for them to live on:",
        "examples": [
          "They barely earn enough to maintain themselves and their four children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite living in different states, the two families have maintained a close friendship.",
          "You have to maintain a minimum balance in your checking account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something in good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "A large house costs a lot to maintain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express strongly your belief that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] She maintains (that) she’s being criticized simply for telling the truth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something continue in the same way or at the same level:",
        "examples": [
          "Maintaining a company's brand and reputation requires a lot of hard work.",
          "Charities need only give 5% of proceeds each year to maintain a tax exemption.",
          "We have been able to maintain prices for our customers at their current level.",
          "The college has maintained links with similar institutions in other parts of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a building, machine, road, etc. in good condition by checking it regularly and repairing it if necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "The premises are clean and well maintained.",
          "Communication is made difficult by the poorly maintained road network.",
          "The commission operates and maintains 20 river bridges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make regular payments in order to support someone financially or to keep something that you already own:",
        "examples": [
          "More and more people are struggling to afford the cost of maintaining a home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say firmly that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "maintain (that) Senior accountants at the firm maintained they knew nothing of the transactions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maintenance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the work needed to keep a road, building, machine, etc. in good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Old houses need a lot of maintenance.",
          "There are thorough maintenance checks on each plane before take-off.",
          "The magazine offers tips on cutting your house maintenance costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that a person must pay regularly by law in order to support their child or previous marriage partner after a divorce (= official end to a marriage):",
        "examples": [
          "He refused to pay maintenance for his three children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something continues to exist or is not allowed to become less:",
        "examples": [
          "the maintenance of living standards"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of keeping or continuing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The office is charged with the maintenance of customary practices and ceremonies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work needed to keep something in good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Bridges require a lot of maintenance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of keeping a building, vehicle, road, etc. in good condition by checking it regularly and repairing it when necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Refineries typically schedule yearly maintenance.",
          "Components necessary for the maintenance of our fleet of helicopters often have to be ordered from abroad.",
          "The city budget for street repair and maintenance was cut for this fiscal year.",
          "maintenance work/services/procedures",
          "maintenance contracts/costs",
          "maintenance workers/staff/crew",
          "rail/road/building maintenance",
          "perform/provide/carry out maintenance We have a large team of IT staff who provide ongoing system and applications maintenance.",
          "bad/poor/routine maintenance A leak in the pipeline was discovered during routine maintenance and inspection work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of making sure that something continues in the same way or at the same level:",
        "examples": [
          "Authorities consider these measures to be necessary for the maintenance of sound health and sanitary conditions at the factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "regular payments that a person must make by law in order to support their child or previous marriage partner, for example after a divorce :",
        "examples": [
          "She continues to receive maintenance payments from her former partner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "majestic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "beautiful, powerful, or causing great admiration and respect:",
        "examples": [
          "The majestic Montana scenery will leave you breathless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something) having the quality of causing you to feel great admiration and respect for it because of its size, power, or beauty:",
        "examples": [
          "We flew over the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "majesties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something has majesty, it causes admiration and respect for its beauty:",
        "examples": [
          "This music has majesty, power, and passion.",
          "The photograph captures the sunset in all its majesty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the title used to speak to or about a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "I was invited to tea with Her Majesty the Queen.",
          "their Majesties, the King and Queen of Spain",
          "[ as form of address ] The performance begins at eight o'clock, (Your) Majesty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a prison sentence (= time in prison) that does not have a fixed length:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sentenced to be detained at Her Majesty's pleasure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean \"in prison\":",
        "examples": [
          "He has had several spells at Her Majesty's pleasure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being majestic:",
        "examples": [
          "A whale passed by in all its majesty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you are speaking to or about a king or queen, or a ruler with a similar title:",
        "examples": [
          "Her Majesty, the Empress of Japan"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "majesty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something has majesty, it causes admiration and respect for its beauty:",
        "examples": [
          "This music has majesty, power, and passion.",
          "The photograph captures the sunset in all its majesty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the title used to speak to or about a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "I was invited to tea with Her Majesty the Queen.",
          "their Majesties, the King and Queen of Spain",
          "[ as form of address ] The performance begins at eight o'clock, (Your) Majesty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a prison sentence (= time in prison) that does not have a fixed length:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sentenced to be detained at Her Majesty's pleasure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean \"in prison\":",
        "examples": [
          "He has had several spells at Her Majesty's pleasure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being majestic:",
        "examples": [
          "A whale passed by in all its majesty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you are speaking to or about a king or queen, or a ruler with a similar title:",
        "examples": [
          "Her Majesty, the Empress of Japan"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "major": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "more important, bigger, or more serious than others of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "All of her major plays have been translated into English.",
          "Sugar is a major cause of tooth decay.",
          "There are two problems with this situation, one major, one minor.",
          "Citrus fruits are a major source of vitamin C.",
          "There has been a major change in attitudes recently.",
          "The United States is a major influence in the United Nations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to a musical scale that is generally thought to have a happy sound:",
        "examples": [
          "the key of C major",
          "a concerto in A major"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the professional baseball and ice hockey leagues (= groups of teams who play games against each other) that play at the highest level:",
        "examples": [
          "The team begin the major-league baseball season with high expectations of reaching the major world series.",
          "He began this season playing major junior hockey in Canada."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an officer of middle rank in the British, US, and many other armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "Her father was a major in the Scots Guards.",
          "Major Winters/Richard Winters",
          "[ as form of address ] Thank you, Major."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important subject that a college or university student is studying, or the student himself or herself:",
        "examples": [
          "What is your major, English or French?",
          "She was a philosophy major at an Ivy League college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important sports competition, especially in tennis or golf:",
        "examples": [
          "The Australian Open is the first major of the year.",
          "Serena Williams has won more majors than any other tennis player."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the professional baseball leagues (= groups of teams who play games against each other) that play at the highest level:",
        "examples": [
          "He first made it to the majors as a twenty-year-old."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study something as your main subject at college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "She majored in philosophy at Harvard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more important, bigger, or more serious than others of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "Fresh fruits are a major source of vitamin C.",
          "We awaited major new developments in the peace talks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on a scale (= series of musical notes) in which there is a whole step (= sound difference) between each note except between the third and fourth notes and the seventh and eighth notes:",
        "examples": [
          "a major scale",
          "a major chord"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a military officer of middle rank, above a captain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important subject that a college or university student is studying, or the student studying that subject:",
        "examples": [
          "an English major"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very large, important, or powerful, especially when compared with others of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "a rail link connecting major European cities",
          "Exports play a major role in key sub-sectors.",
          "Our prices are lower on 2,000 items than those of all our major competitors.",
          "major companies/corporations/retailers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a major change, difference, etc. affects a lot of people or organizations, sometimes in a way that causes difficulties for them:",
        "examples": [
          "Lack of skilled workers has become a major problem in recent years.",
          "Governments now face major challenges in addressing problems in the global economy.",
          "a major barrier/obstacle/boost"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the most important companies in a particular industry:",
        "examples": [
          "The majors are projected to collect up to $1 trillion in profits over the next 10 years.",
          "Among the majors, this airline ranks first for on-time arrivals .",
          "oil/industry/supermarket majors"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "majorca": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the largest of the Balearic Islands, off the coast of Spain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "majored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to study something as your main subject at college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "She majored in philosophy at Harvard.",
          "You have so many interests - what do you think you'll major in?",
          "I went to the University of Pennsylvania, where I majored in finance.",
          "I studied French at school and then majored in it at college.",
          "Why did you decide to major in journalism?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study something as your main subject in college or a university:",
        "examples": [
          "She majored in earth sciences at Arizona State."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "majoring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to study something as your main subject at college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "She majored in philosophy at Harvard.",
          "You have so many interests - what do you think you'll major in?",
          "I went to the University of Pennsylvania, where I majored in finance.",
          "I studied French at school and then majored in it at college.",
          "Why did you decide to major in journalism?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study something as your main subject in college or a university:",
        "examples": [
          "She majored in earth sciences at Arizona State."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "majority": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the larger number or part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The majority of the employees have university degrees.",
          "A large majority of people approve of the death sentence.",
          "In Britain women are in the/a majority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an election, the difference in the number of votes between the winning person or group and the one that comes second:",
        "examples": [
          "The Democratic candidate won by a narrow/large majority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the age when you legally become an adult:",
        "examples": [
          "the age of majority",
          "She will inherit her father's estate when she reaches her majority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more than half of a total number or amount; the larger part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A majority of the people voted against the bill to raise school taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A majority is also the difference in the number of votes in an election between the winning person or group and the one that has the second highest number:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The Republicans won by a small majority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most of the people or things in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The majority of our prepayment customers are people on a low income.",
          "Improved economic conditions for the majority have led to big increases in ownership of consumer goods, cars, houses, and clothing.",
          "vast/overwhelming/great majority (of sth) The vast majority of tickets are sold through the website.",
          "be in a/the majority Men are still in the majority when it comes to senior management positions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between the number of votes received by a political party, group, etc. that wins an election or discussion and the parties or groups that lose:",
        "examples": [
          "The amendment has divided Democrats and could cost the party its newly won majority.",
          "majority voting/a majority vote",
          "by a majority of sth to sth A recent poll found that voters were in favor of the resolution by a majority of 71% to 24%.",
          "clear/comfortable/large majority The chairman must continue taking votes until one nominee has a clear majority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the age at which someone is legally considered to be an adult:",
        "examples": [
          "someone's majority She will inherit the business when she reaches her majority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the situation when a person or organization owns more shares in a company than any other shareholder, and enough to be in control of the company:",
        "examples": [
          "According to government requirements, the airline must not fall into foreign majority control.",
          "The group's majority shareholder has been accused of withholding financial data.",
          "Profits have soared, thanks in part to the company's majority ownership of the country's most successful newspaper group."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "majors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the professional baseball leagues (= groups of teams who play games against each other) that play at the highest level:",
        "examples": [
          "He first made it to the majors as a twenty-year-old.",
          "He leads the majors in home runs this year.",
          "Russell was called up to the majors early in the season and has had a stunning run."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "makeover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of changes that are intended to make a person or place more attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the prizes was a makeover at a top beauty salon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new or improved appearance that results from making many changes:",
        "examples": [
          "Honda unveiled the car's high-tech makeover this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing the way something looks or works in order to make it better or more attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "News that the company is attempting an image makeover has been welcomed.",
          "get/have/undergo a makeover Equity release plans have had a makeover and are now proving popular with pensioners keen to unlock cash from their homes.",
          "give sth a makeover In an attempt to boost sluggish profits, the store was given a makeover."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "makeovers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of changes that are intended to make a person or place more attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the prizes was a makeover at a top beauty salon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new or improved appearance that results from making many changes:",
        "examples": [
          "Honda unveiled the car's high-tech makeover this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing the way something looks or works in order to make it better or more attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "News that the company is attempting an image makeover has been welcomed.",
          "get/have/undergo a makeover Equity release plans have had a makeover and are now proving popular with pensioners keen to unlock cash from their homes.",
          "give sth a makeover In an attempt to boost sluggish profits, the store was given a makeover."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the people or company that make something:",
        "examples": [
          "They're the biggest maker of fast-food products in the UK",
          "The makers of the film will want to see a decent return on their investment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "God:",
        "examples": [
          "meet your Maker humorous He's gone to meet his Maker (= he has died)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or machine that makes the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a filmmaker",
          "a dressmaker",
          "a watchmaker",
          "car makers",
          "policy-makers",
          "a coffee maker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who creates or invents things, either using traditional crafts or technology:",
        "examples": [
          "There are spaces where makers can come and learn modern ways of manufacturing new products using devices like laser cutters and 3D printers.",
          "maker movement Dale Dougherty is the creator of Maker Faire, which leads a growing maker movement ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "God:",
        "examples": [
          "meet your Maker humorous He's gone to meet his Maker (= he has died).",
          "I know my Maker will guide me in my troubles.",
          "One day, we will all be standing before our Maker.",
          "After a protracted illness, she went home to her Maker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, company, or machine that makes a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Who are the policy-makers in the department?",
          "a coffee-maker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that makes a particular type of product:",
        "examples": [
          "Makers of the latest mobile email device have settled a lawsuit that threatened to cut off their service.",
          "The merchandise was returned to the maker.",
          "a car/computer/software, etc. maker"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "makers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the people or company that make something:",
        "examples": [
          "They're the biggest maker of fast-food products in the UK",
          "The makers of the film will want to see a decent return on their investment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "God:",
        "examples": [
          "meet your Maker humorous He's gone to meet his Maker (= he has died)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or machine that makes the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a filmmaker",
          "a dressmaker",
          "a watchmaker",
          "car makers",
          "policy-makers",
          "a coffee maker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who creates or invents things, either using traditional crafts or technology:",
        "examples": [
          "There are spaces where makers can come and learn modern ways of manufacturing new products using devices like laser cutters and 3D printers.",
          "maker movement Dale Dougherty is the creator of Maker Faire, which leads a growing maker movement ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "God:",
        "examples": [
          "meet your Maker humorous He's gone to meet his Maker (= he has died).",
          "I know my Maker will guide me in my troubles.",
          "One day, we will all be standing before our Maker.",
          "After a protracted illness, she went home to her Maker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, company, or machine that makes a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Who are the policy-makers in the department?",
          "a coffee-maker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that makes a particular type of product:",
        "examples": [
          "Makers of the latest mobile email device have settled a lawsuit that threatened to cut off their service.",
          "The merchandise was returned to the maker.",
          "a car/computer/software, etc. maker"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "makeshift": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "temporary and of low quality, but used because of a sudden need:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of refugees are living in makeshift camps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "temporary and of low quality, but used because of a sudden need:",
        "examples": [
          "We pulled into a makeshift parking area."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "makeup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "colored substances used on your face to improve or change your appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "I put on a little eye makeup.",
          "She wears a lot of makeup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The makeup of something or someone is the combination of things that form it:",
        "examples": [
          "They argue that the membership of the Council does not reflect the racial makeup of the city.",
          "Organizational ability is not one of the most obvious parts of his makeup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "colored substances used on your face to improve or change its appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "She always wears a lot of makeup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a combination of things that form something:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee’s membership does not reflect the city’s racial makeup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "makings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the necessary characteristics that make something able to be or become something:",
        "examples": [
          "I think the plan has (all) the makings of a disaster (= is likely to be one)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "malady": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "All the rose bushes seem to be suffering from the same mysterious malady."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem within a system or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Apathy is one of the maladies of modern society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disease, or a problem in the way something works:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s suffering from a variety of maladies, including dizziness, weakness, and headaches."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "malaria": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disease that you can get from the bite of a particular type of mosquito (= a small flying insect). Malaria causes periods of fever and makes you shiver and feel very cold. It is common in many hotter parts of the world.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disease, esp. of the hotter regions of the earth, caused by the bite of an infected mosquito (= small flying insect)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "malarkey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "silly behaviour or nonsense:",
        "examples": [
          "I like the socializing but I can't be bothered with dressing up and all that malarkey."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "malay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a language spoken in Malaysia and Indonesia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "malaysia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in Southeast Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "malaysian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Malaysia or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Malaysia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "maldives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in the Indian Ocean formed of many small islands",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "male": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to men or boys:",
        "examples": [
          "IT is very much a male-dominated industry.",
          "What percentage of the adult male population is unemployed?",
          "He is one of the most prominent trans male athletes today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the sex that fertilizes eggs, and does not produce babies or eggs itself:",
        "examples": [
          "a male giraffe",
          "The male bird is more brightly coloured than the female of the species.",
          "This is a disease that is passed along by male parents to their offspring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to a plant, or part of a plant, that produces pollen (= a powder that causes the female part of a flower to produce seeds):",
        "examples": [
          "The male parts of the flower are the stamens and the anthers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a piece of equipment that has a part that sticks out and can be fitted into a hollow part in another piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "a male plug"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The male of the species is less aggressive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a man or boy, or used to refer to any person whose sex is male:",
        "examples": [
          "Among the bodies are two unidentified British males."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the sex that produces a natural substance that can make an egg develop into young:",
        "examples": [
          "a male gorilla",
          "Male and female soldiers serve in the same units."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to men:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year 7.8% of female managers handed in resignations, compared with 6.4% of male colleagues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a piece of equipment that has a part that sticks out and fits into a hole or space in another part:",
        "examples": [
          "a male plug/connector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man or boy:",
        "examples": [
          "According to the survey, the \"average manager\" is a 43-year-old male."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "males": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to men or boys:",
        "examples": [
          "IT is very much a male-dominated industry.",
          "What percentage of the adult male population is unemployed?",
          "He is one of the most prominent trans male athletes today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the sex that fertilizes eggs, and does not produce babies or eggs itself:",
        "examples": [
          "a male giraffe",
          "The male bird is more brightly coloured than the female of the species.",
          "This is a disease that is passed along by male parents to their offspring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to a plant, or part of a plant, that produces pollen (= a powder that causes the female part of a flower to produce seeds):",
        "examples": [
          "The male parts of the flower are the stamens and the anthers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a piece of equipment that has a part that sticks out and can be fitted into a hollow part in another piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "a male plug"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The male of the species is less aggressive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a man or boy, or used to refer to any person whose sex is male:",
        "examples": [
          "Among the bodies are two unidentified British males."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the sex that produces a natural substance that can make an egg develop into young:",
        "examples": [
          "a male gorilla",
          "Male and female soldiers serve in the same units."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to men:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year 7.8% of female managers handed in resignations, compared with 6.4% of male colleagues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a piece of equipment that has a part that sticks out and fits into a hole or space in another part:",
        "examples": [
          "a male plug/connector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man or boy:",
        "examples": [
          "According to the survey, the \"average manager\" is a 43-year-old male."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "malevolent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing or wanting to cause harm or evil:",
        "examples": [
          "The central character is a malevolent witch out for revenge.",
          "I could feel his malevolent gaze as I walked away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing or wanting to cause harm or evil:",
        "examples": [
          "a malevolent juvenile delinquent"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "malfunction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fail to work or operate correctly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a failure to work or operate correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "Shortly before the crash the pilot had reported a malfunction of the aircraft's navigation system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a machine, piece of equipment, or organ) to fail to work correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "The equipment malfunctions at temperatures below freezing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a machine or system malfunctions, it stops working normally:",
        "examples": [
          "The system is designed to stop computers getting too hot and malfunctioning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a machine or system stops working normally:",
        "examples": [
          "Investigators believe the spillage was caused by a malfunction at the plant in the immediate aftermath of the earth tremor.",
          "a technical/mechanical/electrical malfunction",
          "a computer/equipment/system(s) malfunction"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "malfunctioned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to work or operate correctly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "malfunctioning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to work or operate correctly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "malfunctions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fail to work or operate correctly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a failure to work or operate correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "Shortly before the crash the pilot had reported a malfunction of the aircraft's navigation system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a machine, piece of equipment, or organ) to fail to work correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "The equipment malfunctions at temperatures below freezing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a machine or system malfunctions, it stops working normally:",
        "examples": [
          "The system is designed to stop computers getting too hot and malfunctioning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a machine or system stops working normally:",
        "examples": [
          "Investigators believe the spillage was caused by a malfunction at the plant in the immediate aftermath of the earth tremor.",
          "a technical/mechanical/electrical malfunction",
          "a computer/equipment/system(s) malfunction"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mali": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in west Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "malice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the wish to harm or upset other people:",
        "examples": [
          "There certainly wasn't any malice in her comments.",
          "formal I bear him no malice (= do not want to harm or upset him)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To illegally harm someone with malice aforethought is to have thought about it and planned it before acting:",
        "examples": [
          "Her crime was malicious and with malice aforethought."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the intention to do something wrong and esp. to cause injury:",
        "examples": [
          "An employee would have to prove an employer acted out of malice in order to sue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "malicious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "intended to harm or upset other people:",
        "examples": [
          "malicious gossip",
          "a malicious look in his eyes",
          "He complained that he'd been receiving malicious phone calls.",
          "He was charged with malicious wounding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to cause damage to a computer system, or to steal private information from a computer system:",
        "examples": [
          "protection against malicious software/code"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intending to cause harm, esp. by hurting someone’s feelings or reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "He says she threatened him and spied on him, among other malicious activities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "malicious behaviour is intended to harm other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The court ruled that she had not acted with malicious intent.",
          "malicious accusations/allegations/gossip",
          "malicious damage/destruction"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "malicious software or computer programs are designed to damage other people's computers and prevent them from working normally:",
        "examples": [
          "Recent incidents have demonstrated how easily malicious hackers are able to disrupt the operations of many large companies.",
          "malicious programs/software"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maliciously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is intended to cause harm, upset, or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "She was maliciously attacked in the media.",
          "He deals with several cases each year of dogs poisoned maliciously by next-door neighbours.",
          "I unwittingly - not on purpose or maliciously - distributed a file infected with a computer virus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "malignant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A malignant disease or growth is cancer or is related to cancer, and is likely to be harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "The process by which malignant cancer cells multiply isn't fully understood.",
          "Is the tumour malignant or benign?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong wish to do harm:",
        "examples": [
          "He developed a malignant hatred for the land of his birth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a disease or tissue growing because of a disease) leading to death:",
        "examples": [
          "The pathologist’s report said the tumor was malignant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mall": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, usually covered, shopping area where cars are not allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "There are plans to build a new mall in the middle of town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large building or buildings containing a lot of stores and often restaurants, and usually with space around it outside for parking:",
        "examples": [
          "Judy likes to hang out at the mall with her friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mall is also a street in a city or town with a lot of stores and that is closed to traffic.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building or covered area where there are a lot of stores, restaurants, etc. close together. Cars are not allowed inside a mall, but there is usually an area for them to park in outside:",
        "examples": [
          "Shoppers arrived early at the mall for the Black Friday sales.",
          "Bangkok's modern, multi-storey malls are a shopper's paradise.",
          "Visit Festival Bay Mall at International Drive, Orlando."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mallard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wild duck that is common in Europe and North America:",
        "examples": [
          "The male mallard has a green head and reddish-brown chest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common, wild duck (= type of water bird)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mallet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool like a hammer with a large, flat end made of wood or rubber:",
        "examples": [
          "Lay it on a workbench and sharply smack it with a mallet.",
          "The strong men in the circus swing a mallet to ring the bell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wooden hammer with a long handle used in sports such as croquet and polo:",
        "examples": [
          "Where's my croquet mallet?",
          "They'd all begun borrowing mallets and playing polo on bicycles outside the barn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hammer with a large, flat end made of wood or rubber",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "malls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, usually covered, shopping area where cars are not allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "There are plans to build a new mall in the middle of town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large building or buildings containing a lot of stores and often restaurants, and usually with space around it outside for parking:",
        "examples": [
          "Judy likes to hang out at the mall with her friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mall is also a street in a city or town with a lot of stores and that is closed to traffic.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building or covered area where there are a lot of stores, restaurants, etc. close together. Cars are not allowed inside a mall, but there is usually an area for them to park in outside:",
        "examples": [
          "Shoppers arrived early at the mall for the Black Friday sales.",
          "Bangkok's modern, multi-storey malls are a shopper's paradise.",
          "Visit Festival Bay Mall at International Drive, Orlando."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "malnourished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "weak and in bad health because of having too little food or too little of the types of food necessary for good health",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "weak and in bad health because of a lack of food or a lack of food that is good for you:",
        "examples": [
          "By the time we saw the child, she was extremely malnourished."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "malnutrition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "physical weakness and bad health caused by having too little food, or too little of the types of food necessary for good health:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the refugees are suffering from severe malnutrition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical weakness and bad health caused by a lack of food or by a lack of food that is good for you",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "malpractice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "failure to act correctly or legally when doing your job, often causing injury or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "They are accused of medical/financial/electoral malpractice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the failure of a doctor or other professional to do his or her job with a reasonable degree of skill, esp. when that person's actions or failure to act causes injury or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sued for medical malpractice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "illegal, careless, or dishonest behaviour that someone is guilty of in their work in a profession :",
        "examples": [
          "US citizens who receive medical treatment overseas may find it difficult to sue for malpractice.",
          "medical/legal/corporate malpractice",
          "allegations/charges/claims of malpractice"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "malt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "grain, usually barley, that has been left in water until it starts to grow and is then dried. It is used in the making of alcoholic drinks such as beer and whisky",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "whisky made using malt rather than ordinary grain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink made from malt, ice cream, and milk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave grain in water until it starts to grow, and then dry it to use in flour or in alcoholic drinks such as beer and whisky:",
        "examples": [
          "The grain can be malted immediately after crop harvest.",
          "Malt whisky is made exclusively from barley that has been malted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "grain, usually barley, that has been left in water until it starts to grow and is then dried, used in making some types of alcoholic drinks",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "maltese": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Malta, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Malta",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Malta",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mama": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mother:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] Can I have some more, Mama?",
          "Where's your mama?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman, especially an attractive one:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a good-looking mama sitting at the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mother",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mamas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mother:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] Can I have some more, Mama?",
          "Where's your mama?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman, especially an attractive one:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a good-looking mama sitting at the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mother",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mamba": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very poisonous snake that lives mainly in caves or trees in parts of Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mambo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an energetic dance from the Caribbean for two people, or the music for this dance:",
        "examples": [
          "The evening spectacular features live music and dances from the mambo to the salsa.",
          "Cuban composers and jazz musicians have tweaked the mambo over the years.",
          "As soon as you hear it, you want to dance mambo right away."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mamma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a human breast, or a similar organ in animals, especially female animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The mammae at the time of gestation become enlarged.",
          "The reproductive condition of each animal was recorded, including its pouch, its young, and whether the mammae were swollen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mammal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any animal of which the female feeds her young on milk from her own body. Most mammals give birth to live young, not eggs:",
        "examples": [
          "Humans, dogs, elephants, and dolphins are all mammals, but birds, fish, and crocodiles are not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any animal in which the female gives birth to babies, not eggs, and feeds them on milk from her own body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mammals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any animal of which the female feeds her young on milk from her own body. Most mammals give birth to live young, not eggs:",
        "examples": [
          "Humans, dogs, elephants, and dolphins are all mammals, but birds, fish, and crocodiles are not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any animal in which the female gives birth to babies, not eggs, and feeds them on milk from her own body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mammogram": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an X-ray photograph of the breasts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an X-ray photograph of a woman’s breasts, used to find signs of disease",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mammoth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely large:",
        "examples": [
          "Cleaning up the city-wide mess is going to be a mammoth task.",
          "It's a mammoth undertaking - are you sure you have the resources to cope?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of large elephant, now extinct, that was covered in hair and had tusks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely large:",
        "examples": [
          "Building the dam was a mammoth construction project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mammoths": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely large:",
        "examples": [
          "Cleaning up the city-wide mess is going to be a mammoth task.",
          "It's a mammoth undertaking - are you sure you have the resources to cope?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of large elephant, now extinct, that was covered in hair and had tusks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely large:",
        "examples": [
          "Building the dam was a mammoth construction project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mammy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mother",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word for a Black woman who takes care of white children, which was used frequently in the past and is now extremely offensive",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "manage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in doing or dealing with something, especially something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Did you manage to get any bread?",
          "I only just managed to finish on time.",
          "A small dog had somehow managed to survive the fire.",
          "I can't manage all this work on my own.",
          "Don't worry about us - we'll manage!",
          "mainly UK I'm afraid I can't manage the time (= to find enough time) to see you at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in living on a small amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "After she lost her job, they had to manage on his salary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to attend or do something at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's meet tomorrow - I can manage 3.",
          "UK Can you manage dinner on Saturday?",
          "Can't you manage any earlier?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for controlling or organizing someone or something, especially a business or employees:",
        "examples": [
          "Has she had any experience of managing large projects?",
          "He's not very good at managing people.",
          "His job involved managing large investment funds.",
          "When you have a job as well as children to look after, you have to learn how to manage your time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in doing something, esp. something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The pilot managed to land the plane safely.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We managed to live on very little money.",
          "[ I ] Don’t worry about us – we’ll manage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or organize someone or something, esp. a business:",
        "examples": [
          "Does she have any experience managing large projects?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of and control a company, department, project, team, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "Managing a large corporation has become more complex and challenging.",
          "What kind of skills and qualities do people need to manage?",
          "Early biotech companies typically were founded, staffed and managed by scientists.",
          "He's not very good at managing people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to use something, for example time or money, in an effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "Young people often need help in managing their finances.",
          "Can you give me some advice on how to manage my time better?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for investing money for investors:",
        "examples": [
          "She works for a Boston-based private-equity firm that manages about $2 billion in energy industry investments.",
          "All our funds are managed by expert investment advisors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manageable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easy or possible to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "The work has been divided into smaller, more manageable sections.",
          "The targets for increased productivity are described as \"tough but manageable\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy or possible to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "The people at the workshop were divided into small, manageable groups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number, level, or size that is manageable is not too big and can be controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "This year's budget projections look \"manageable\".",
          "Her monthly debt repayments are now down to a more manageable $129.",
          "The organization needs to be broken down into smaller, more manageable chunks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation or problem that is manageable can be dealt with or solved without causing problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Technology has helped make our workload more manageable.",
          "If countries respond appropriately, the impacts of climate change should remain manageable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "managed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in doing or dealing with something, especially something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Did you manage to get any bread?",
          "I only just managed to finish on time.",
          "A small dog had somehow managed to survive the fire.",
          "I can't manage all this work on my own.",
          "Don't worry about us - we'll manage!",
          "mainly UK I'm afraid I can't manage the time (= to find enough time) to see you at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in living on a small amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "After she lost her job, they had to manage on his salary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to attend or do something at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's meet tomorrow - I can manage 3.",
          "UK Can you manage dinner on Saturday?",
          "Can't you manage any earlier?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for controlling or organizing someone or something, especially a business or employees:",
        "examples": [
          "Has she had any experience of managing large projects?",
          "He's not very good at managing people.",
          "His job involved managing large investment funds.",
          "When you have a job as well as children to look after, you have to learn how to manage your time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "management": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the control and organization of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has suffered from several years of bad management.",
          "There is a need for stricter financial management.",
          "a management training programme"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people responsible for controlling and organizing a company:",
        "examples": [
          "Management has/have offered staff a three percent pay increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the control and organization of something, esp. a business and its employees:",
        "examples": [
          "He assumed management of a large real-estate company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Management is also the people in charge of a business organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Negotiators tried all weekend to get labor and management back to the bargaining table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or job of being in charge of a company, organization, department, or team of employees:",
        "examples": [
          "Environmental concerns are being integrated more and more into business management.",
          "He leaves the day-to-day management of the company to his daughter.",
          "corporate/centralized/strategic management",
          "management style/technique/strategy A top-down management style can make decision-making slow and inflexible.",
          "management framework/structure We shall be implementing a new management structure in order to deal with the changed sales environment.",
          "good/bad/poor management Good management and creative advertising have seen profit margins double to 19%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people who control a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "An extraordinary general meeting has been called to try to force the company's management to reconsider the financial restructuring proposals.",
          "Management is projecting earnings growth of at least 20% a year for the next three to five years.",
          "Changes within society have further emphasized the idea of collaboration between management and employees.",
          "Our management team prides itself on taking calculated, prudent risks.",
          "The CEO will learn today whether he is to be sacked as part of a management shake-up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of controlling something, or of using or dealing with something in a way that is effective:",
        "examples": [
          "The management of our funds is entrusted to skilled professionals.",
          "The choice and management of resources are essential to the success of any company.",
          "They offered all their employees a course on stress management."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manager": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the person who is responsible for managing an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a bank manager",
          "a station manager",
          "a store manager",
          "the production manager",
          "I would like to speak to the manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person whose job is to organize and sometimes train a sports team:",
        "examples": [
          "a football manager"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The manager of a singer, actor, or other performer is a person whose job is to arrange the business part of their work.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program or system that helps you to control or organize a particular type of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "You can click on a file in the file manager.",
          "A password manager is a must for anyone with multiple logons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to control or organize someone or something, esp. a business:",
        "examples": [
          "the manager of a supermarket",
          "He is manager of the New York City Ballet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who is responsible for managing a company, store, etc., or a department of a company, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "effective/good/bad manager A sign of a good manager is knowing how to delegate.",
          "top/senior manager",
          "The project was run by a senior manager with considerable operational experience.",
          "assistant manager He had been the assistant manager of the local branch for several years and was looking for promotion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "managerial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a manager or management:",
        "examples": [
          "managerial responsibilities/decisions/skills"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to managers or management:",
        "examples": [
          "Those who want to move into a managerial position are offered training and mentoring.",
          "Previous managerial experience will be required for this post.",
          "She has developed critical technical and managerial skills.",
          "His managerial style has been described as collaborative."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "managers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the person who is responsible for managing an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a bank manager",
          "a station manager",
          "a store manager",
          "the production manager",
          "I would like to speak to the manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person whose job is to organize and sometimes train a sports team:",
        "examples": [
          "a football manager"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The manager of a singer, actor, or other performer is a person whose job is to arrange the business part of their work.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program or system that helps you to control or organize a particular type of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "You can click on a file in the file manager.",
          "A password manager is a must for anyone with multiple logons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to control or organize someone or something, esp. a business:",
        "examples": [
          "the manager of a supermarket",
          "He is manager of the New York City Ballet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who is responsible for managing a company, store, etc., or a department of a company, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "effective/good/bad manager A sign of a good manager is knowing how to delegate.",
          "top/senior manager",
          "The project was run by a senior manager with considerable operational experience.",
          "assistant manager He had been the assistant manager of the local branch for several years and was looking for promotion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in doing or dealing with something, especially something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Did you manage to get any bread?",
          "I only just managed to finish on time.",
          "A small dog had somehow managed to survive the fire.",
          "I can't manage all this work on my own.",
          "Don't worry about us - we'll manage!",
          "mainly UK I'm afraid I can't manage the time (= to find enough time) to see you at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in living on a small amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "After she lost her job, they had to manage on his salary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to attend or do something at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's meet tomorrow - I can manage 3.",
          "UK Can you manage dinner on Saturday?",
          "Can't you manage any earlier?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for controlling or organizing someone or something, especially a business or employees:",
        "examples": [
          "Has she had any experience of managing large projects?",
          "He's not very good at managing people.",
          "His job involved managing large investment funds.",
          "When you have a job as well as children to look after, you have to learn how to manage your time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in doing something, esp. something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The pilot managed to land the plane safely.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We managed to live on very little money.",
          "[ I ] Don’t worry about us – we’ll manage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or organize someone or something, esp. a business:",
        "examples": [
          "Does she have any experience managing large projects?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of and control a company, department, project, team, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "Managing a large corporation has become more complex and challenging.",
          "What kind of skills and qualities do people need to manage?",
          "Early biotech companies typically were founded, staffed and managed by scientists.",
          "He's not very good at managing people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to use something, for example time or money, in an effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "Young people often need help in managing their finances.",
          "Can you give me some advice on how to manage my time better?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for investing money for investors:",
        "examples": [
          "She works for a Boston-based private-equity firm that manages about $2 billion in energy industry investments.",
          "All our funds are managed by expert investment advisors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "managing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in doing or dealing with something, especially something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Did you manage to get any bread?",
          "I only just managed to finish on time.",
          "A small dog had somehow managed to survive the fire.",
          "I can't manage all this work on my own.",
          "Don't worry about us - we'll manage!",
          "mainly UK I'm afraid I can't manage the time (= to find enough time) to see you at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in living on a small amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "After she lost her job, they had to manage on his salary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to attend or do something at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's meet tomorrow - I can manage 3.",
          "UK Can you manage dinner on Saturday?",
          "Can't you manage any earlier?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for controlling or organizing someone or something, especially a business or employees:",
        "examples": [
          "Has she had any experience of managing large projects?",
          "He's not very good at managing people.",
          "His job involved managing large investment funds.",
          "When you have a job as well as children to look after, you have to learn how to manage your time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manatee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large sea animal, similar to a dugong, found mainly in West Africa and the Caribbean. It has thick skin, a rounded fin at the back end of its body, and two flippers (= flat parts for swimming) at the front.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "manchester": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "items for the home made of cotton, linen, etc., such as sheets, pillowcases, or tablecloths:",
        "examples": [
          "The market sold mainly clothing and manchester."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large city in northwest England",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a city in the US state of New Hampshire",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mandarin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, sweet type of orange that has a thinner, looser skin:",
        "examples": [
          "Peel and segment two mandarins and set aside.",
          "I've also had this salad with mandarin orange slices, chopped apple, or sliced grapes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a very important job in the government, and who is sometimes considered to be too powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "It often seems that true power lies with the Civil Service mandarins, rather than MPs and cabinet ministers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Chinese language that is the official language of China, and an official language of Singapore",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mandate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the authority given to an elected group of people, such as a government, to perform an action or govern a country:",
        "examples": [
          "At the forthcoming elections, the government will be seeking a fresh mandate from the people.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The president secured the Congressional mandate to go to war by three votes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the name of an area of land that has been given to a country by the UN, following or as part of a peace agreement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give official permission for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN rush to mandate war totally ruled out any alternatives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Our delegates have been mandated to vote against the proposal at the conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "authority to act in a particular way given to a government or a person, esp. as a result of a vote or ruling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The president secured a congressional mandate to send troops to Bosnia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something necessary, esp. as a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "The law mandated a minimum six-year sentence for violent crimes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official order or requirement to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "mandate to do sth Norad's mandate is to promote effective management of funds for development assistance.",
          "The region is already under federal mandate to reduce air pollution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission or the right to do something, usually given as the result of a vote:",
        "examples": [
          "mandate to do sth The government claimed that it had a mandate to raise taxes.",
          "The CEO disputed that the disposal of the 10.5 million shares was based on the shareholder mandate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time that a government or an elected person is allowed to remain in power:",
        "examples": [
          "She has just another two months in office before her mandate comes to an end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bank mandate",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially require someone to do something, or something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "mandate sb to do sth Lawmakers mandated them to change the rules after questions about the safety of the procedure arose.",
          "mandate that The government should have mandated that these figures be made public.",
          "In Ohio, every bridge is mandated to be inspected annually."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give official permission for someone to do something, or for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "mandate sb to do sth The department was mandated to proceed with the project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mandated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give official permission for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN rush to mandate war totally ruled out any alternatives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Our delegates have been mandated to vote against the proposal at the conference."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mandates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the authority given to an elected group of people, such as a government, to perform an action or govern a country:",
        "examples": [
          "At the forthcoming elections, the government will be seeking a fresh mandate from the people.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The president secured the Congressional mandate to go to war by three votes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the name of an area of land that has been given to a country by the UN, following or as part of a peace agreement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give official permission for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN rush to mandate war totally ruled out any alternatives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Our delegates have been mandated to vote against the proposal at the conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "authority to act in a particular way given to a government or a person, esp. as a result of a vote or ruling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The president secured a congressional mandate to send troops to Bosnia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something necessary, esp. as a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "The law mandated a minimum six-year sentence for violent crimes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official order or requirement to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "mandate to do sth Norad's mandate is to promote effective management of funds for development assistance.",
          "The region is already under federal mandate to reduce air pollution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission or the right to do something, usually given as the result of a vote:",
        "examples": [
          "mandate to do sth The government claimed that it had a mandate to raise taxes.",
          "The CEO disputed that the disposal of the 10.5 million shares was based on the shareholder mandate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time that a government or an elected person is allowed to remain in power:",
        "examples": [
          "She has just another two months in office before her mandate comes to an end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bank mandate",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially require someone to do something, or something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "mandate sb to do sth Lawmakers mandated them to change the rules after questions about the safety of the procedure arose.",
          "mandate that The government should have mandated that these figures be made public.",
          "In Ohio, every bridge is mandated to be inspected annually."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give official permission for someone to do something, or for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "mandate sb to do sth The department was mandated to proceed with the project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mandatory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is mandatory must be done, or is demanded by law:",
        "examples": [
          "The minister is calling for mandatory prison sentences for people who assault police officers.",
          "Athletes must undergo a mandatory drugs test before competing in the championship.",
          "In 1991, the British government made it mandatory to wear rear seat belts in cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made necessary, usually by law or by some other rule:",
        "examples": [
          "The test includes a mandatory essay question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that must be done, usually because the law states that it is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "He demanded mandatory reporting on environmental issues.",
          "mandatory for sb to do sth They would make it mandatory for everyone to have health insurance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mandrake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant with purple flowers and a root that is divided into two parts",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the long, thick hair that grows along the top of a horse's neck or around the face and neck of a lion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick, long hair on a person's head:",
        "examples": [
          "The painting depicts a beautiful young man with a flowing mane of red hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the long, thick hair that grows along the top of a horse’s neck or around the face and neck of a male lion",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "maneuver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a planned and controlled movement of military forces",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a planned action that is intended to obtain an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "A clever maneuver by the chairman secured a valuable contract for the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to handle and move something carefully or with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I maneuvered the grocery cart around piles of boxes to the checkout counter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to act in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "The management tried to maneuver her into resigning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "maneuvering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "maneuvers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "military operations by the armed forces for training purposes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "manger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an open box from which cattle and horses feed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an open box from which horses, cows, and other animals feed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mangled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "destroyed by being twisted with force or torn into pieces so that the original form is completely changed:",
        "examples": [
          "All that remains of yesterday's car crash is a pile of mangled metal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a speech, piece of writing, etc.) spoiled by having many mistakes in it :",
        "examples": [
          "He made fun of his own mangled syntax and grammatical errors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mango": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an oval tropical fruit with a smooth skin, orange-yellow flesh, and a large, hard seed in the middle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fruit grown in the hotter parts of the earth, having an oval shape, a large seed, and juicy, orange-yellow flesh",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mangoes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mangy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suffering from mange:",
        "examples": [
          "a thin, mangy dog"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is old and dirty and has been used a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to get rid of that mangy old carpet in the bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of dogs and cats) having an infectious disease that makes hair fall out and causes areas of rough skin:",
        "examples": [
          "a mangy-looking dog"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Mangy also means old and dirty:",
        "examples": [
          "Throw away that mangy rug."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manhandled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch or hold someone roughly and with force, often when taking them somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "There were complaints that the police had manhandled some of the demonstrators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something using the physical strength of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Several pieces of heavy equipment had to be manhandled into the lorry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manhattan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of alcoholic drink:",
        "examples": [
          "A manhattan contains whisky and vermouth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manhole": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a covered opening in a road that a worker can enter in order to reach underground pipes, wires, or drains that need to be examined or repaired:",
        "examples": [
          "a manhole cover"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opening in a street usually covered by a heavy, metal lid, for allowing workers to reach underground pipes and wires",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "manhood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being a man:",
        "examples": [
          "The story is seen through the eyes of a boy on the verge of manhood.",
          "A celebration is held for the boy at the age when he is considered to have reached manhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the qualities that are considered typical of a man:",
        "examples": [
          "Tall and handsome, this young actor is Hollywood's ideal of manhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "men, especially all the men of a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "The flower of the nation's manhood (= the best young men in the country) was killed in the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man's ability to express or experience sexual feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "Why do you think he needs to have so many women around him - is it just a way of proving his manhood?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "penis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition or time of being a man:",
        "examples": [
          "a boy on the brink of manhood"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Manhood is also the qualities that are considered typical of a man:",
        "examples": [
          "He feels he has to do dangerous things to prove his manhood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manhunt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organized search for a person, especially a criminal:",
        "examples": [
          "The police have launched a manhunt after the body of a six-year-old boy was found last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organized search for a person, esp. a criminal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mania": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very strong interest in something that fills a person's mind or uses up all their time:",
        "examples": [
          "So why your sudden mania for exercise?",
          "The article describes the religious mania that is sweeping the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state in which someone directs all their attention to one particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Van Gogh suffered from acute persecution mania.",
          "She's always cleaning - it's like a mania with her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of extreme physical and mental activity, often involving a loss of judgment and periods of euphoria",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very strong interest in the stated thing, especially among a large group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Beatle-mania swept Britain in the 1960s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unusually strong and continuing interest in an activity or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "He was surprised by his wife’s sudden mania for exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mental illness that causes a person to be in a state of extreme physical and mental activity",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "maniac": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a very strong interest in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a football/sex maniac"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves in an uncontrolled way, not worrying about risks or danger:",
        "examples": [
          "Some maniac was running down the street waving a massive metal bar.",
          "informal I won't get in the car with Richard - he drives like a maniac!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has an unusually strong interest in an activity or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother is a maniac when it comes to football."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who seems unable to control his or her behavior and may commit violent acts:",
        "examples": [
          "a homicidal maniac"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maniacal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A maniacal cry or laugh is loud and wild:",
        "examples": [
          "He suddenly exploded into maniacal laughter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maniacally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a loud, extreme, or wild way, or in a way that suggests that someone is mentally ill and may be dangerous :",
        "examples": [
          "The audience laughed maniacally at every joke and each facial expression.",
          "Over the last decade, the company has been maniacally focused on growth and profits.",
          "He threatened everyone around him maniacally, and we had to call the police."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maniacs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a very strong interest in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a football/sex maniac"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves in an uncontrolled way, not worrying about risks or danger:",
        "examples": [
          "Some maniac was running down the street waving a massive metal bar.",
          "informal I won't get in the car with Richard - he drives like a maniac!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has an unusually strong interest in an activity or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother is a maniac when it comes to football."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who seems unable to control his or her behavior and may commit violent acts:",
        "examples": [
          "a homicidal maniac"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very excited or anxious (= worried and nervous) in a way that causes you to be very physically active:",
        "examples": [
          "He's kind of manic - I wish he'd calm down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excited or anxious in a way that causes a lot of physical activity:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a manic talker."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manicure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a treatment for the hands that involves making the skin feel softer and making the nails look better by cutting, smoothing, and painting them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a manicure:",
        "examples": [
          "You could help me style my hair, manicure my nails.",
          "She regarded her battered fingernails with a groan, and vowed to manicure them the next night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something such as a plant or a garden very tidy and regularly cut:",
        "examples": [
          "Teams of gardeners arrive each summer and manicure the gardens to perfection.",
          "He probably won't get another opportunity to manicure the vegetation and make it more attractive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a treatment for the hands that involves softening the skin and making the nails look better by cutting, smoothing, and possibly painting them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "manifest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show something clearly, through signs or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "manifest something in something The workers chose to manifest their dissatisfaction in a series of strikes.",
          "manifest itself in The illness first manifested itself in severe stomach pains.",
          "manifest itself as In teenagers, depression often manifests itself as anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear or become clear:",
        "examples": [
          "I have seen many spirits manifesting in the physical dimension, due to my clairvoyant ability.",
          "Post-traumatic stress can take time to manifest.",
          "manifest as Reactions can manifest as skin problems such as redness or itching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use methods such as visualization (= picturing something in your mind) and affirmation (= repeating positive phrases) to help you imagine achieving something you want, in the belief that doing so will make it more likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "She claims she can help you manifest a new job, more money, or a new relationship.",
          "The swimmer says she manifested her first gold medal at the Paralympics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily noticed or obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "manifest relief",
          "manifest lack of interest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of people and goods carried on a ship or plane:",
        "examples": [
          "He had been listed on the manifest for the flight but it could not be confirmed if he had boarded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something clearly, through signs or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "Kipper manifested no joy or disappointment, but remained in his chair, calm and unconcerned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily noticed or obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "His manifest joy in music is evident as soon as he starts to speak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the people and goods carried on a ship or plane:",
        "examples": [
          "He had been listed on the manifest for the flight but it could not be confirmed if he had boarded.",
          "a cargo manifest"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manifestation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sign of something existing or happening:",
        "examples": [
          "manifestation of She claimed that the rise in unemployment was just a further manifestation of the government's incompetence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "Unlike acid rain or deforestation, global warming has no visible manifestation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an appearance of a ghost or spirit:",
        "examples": [
          "In the past, photography has been used in an attempt to record supernatural manifestations.",
          "When you visit the house, you may feel a ghostly touch or even witness a physical manifestation of its former owner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using methods such as visualization (= picturing something in your mind) and affirmation (= repeating positive phrases) to help you imagine achieving something you want, in the belief that doing so will make it more likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Manifestation is about bringing your desires into reality through visualization and positive thinking.",
          "There is no scientific proof that manifestation actually works."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign showing the existence of a particular condition:",
        "examples": [
          "His refusal to see us was a manifestation of his guilt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manifestations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sign of something existing or happening:",
        "examples": [
          "manifestation of She claimed that the rise in unemployment was just a further manifestation of the government's incompetence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "Unlike acid rain or deforestation, global warming has no visible manifestation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an appearance of a ghost or spirit:",
        "examples": [
          "In the past, photography has been used in an attempt to record supernatural manifestations.",
          "When you visit the house, you may feel a ghostly touch or even witness a physical manifestation of its former owner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using methods such as visualization (= picturing something in your mind) and affirmation (= repeating positive phrases) to help you imagine achieving something you want, in the belief that doing so will make it more likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Manifestation is about bringing your desires into reality through visualization and positive thinking.",
          "There is no scientific proof that manifestation actually works."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign showing the existence of a particular condition:",
        "examples": [
          "His refusal to see us was a manifestation of his guilt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manifested": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something clearly, through signs or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "manifest something in something The workers chose to manifest their dissatisfaction in a series of strikes.",
          "manifest itself in The illness first manifested itself in severe stomach pains.",
          "manifest itself as In teenagers, depression often manifests itself as anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear or become clear:",
        "examples": [
          "I have seen many spirits manifesting in the physical dimension, due to my clairvoyant ability.",
          "Post-traumatic stress can take time to manifest.",
          "manifest as Reactions can manifest as skin problems such as redness or itching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use methods such as visualization (= picturing something in your mind) and affirmation (= repeating positive phrases) to help you imagine achieving something you want, in the belief that doing so will make it more likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "She claims she can help you manifest a new job, more money, or a new relationship.",
          "The swimmer says she manifested her first gold medal at the Paralympics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manifesting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of using methods such as visualization (= picturing something in your mind) and affirmation (= repeating positive phrases) to help you imagine achieving something, in the belief that doing so will make it more likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Manifesting is based on the idea that you can think your dreams into reality.",
          "Do you really believe that manifesting can attract a special someone into your life?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manifesto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a written statement of the beliefs, aims, and policies of an organization, especially a political party:",
        "examples": [
          "In their election manifesto, the Liberal Democrats proposed increasing taxes to pay for improvements in education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written statement of the beliefs or aims esp. of a political party",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "manifests": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show something clearly, through signs or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "manifest something in something The workers chose to manifest their dissatisfaction in a series of strikes.",
          "manifest itself in The illness first manifested itself in severe stomach pains.",
          "manifest itself as In teenagers, depression often manifests itself as anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear or become clear:",
        "examples": [
          "I have seen many spirits manifesting in the physical dimension, due to my clairvoyant ability.",
          "Post-traumatic stress can take time to manifest.",
          "manifest as Reactions can manifest as skin problems such as redness or itching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use methods such as visualization (= picturing something in your mind) and affirmation (= repeating positive phrases) to help you imagine achieving something you want, in the belief that doing so will make it more likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "She claims she can help you manifest a new job, more money, or a new relationship.",
          "The swimmer says she manifested her first gold medal at the Paralympics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily noticed or obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "manifest relief",
          "manifest lack of interest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of people and goods carried on a ship or plane:",
        "examples": [
          "He had been listed on the manifest for the flight but it could not be confirmed if he had boarded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something clearly, through signs or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "Kipper manifested no joy or disappointment, but remained in his chair, calm and unconcerned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily noticed or obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "His manifest joy in music is evident as soon as he starts to speak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the people and goods carried on a ship or plane:",
        "examples": [
          "He had been listed on the manifest for the flight but it could not be confirmed if he had boarded.",
          "a cargo manifest"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manila": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made of strong brown paper:",
        "examples": [
          "manila envelopes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of strong, stiff, usually light brown paper:",
        "examples": [
          "She removed a manila folder from a desk drawer and handed it to me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manipulate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly:",
        "examples": [
          "Throughout her career she has very successfully manipulated the media.",
          "The opposition leader accused government ministers of manipulating the statistics to suit themselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control something using the hands:",
        "examples": [
          "The wheelchair is designed so that it is easy to manipulate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat a part of the body, using the hands to push back bones into the correct position and put pressure on muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor manipulated the base of my spine and the pain disappeared completely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to influence or control someone to your advantage, often without that person knowing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Her success is partly due to her ability to manipulate the media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control something by using the hands:",
        "examples": [
          "The wheelchair is designed to be easy to manipulate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or influence something or someone so that you get an advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly:",
        "examples": [
          "He can manipulate situations mostly to his benefit.",
          "The company denied that it had been involved in any attempt to manipulate the market.",
          "Confusion over regulations reigns, and companies can manipulate the system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something, often with a lot of skill:",
        "examples": [
          "The controls on the machine are quite hard to manipulate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change, move, etc. information on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Spreadsheets are an excellent way to manipulate data."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manipulated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly:",
        "examples": [
          "Throughout her career she has very successfully manipulated the media.",
          "The opposition leader accused government ministers of manipulating the statistics to suit themselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control something using the hands:",
        "examples": [
          "The wheelchair is designed so that it is easy to manipulate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat a part of the body, using the hands to push back bones into the correct position and put pressure on muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor manipulated the base of my spine and the pain disappeared completely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manipulating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly:",
        "examples": [
          "Throughout her career she has very successfully manipulated the media.",
          "The opposition leader accused government ministers of manipulating the statistics to suit themselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control something using the hands:",
        "examples": [
          "The wheelchair is designed so that it is easy to manipulate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat a part of the body, using the hands to push back bones into the correct position and put pressure on muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor manipulated the base of my spine and the pain disappeared completely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manipulation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "controlling someone or something to your own advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly:",
        "examples": [
          "They have been accused of fraud and stock market manipulations.",
          "There's been so much media manipulation of the facts that nobody knows the truth of the matter.",
          "The country's opposition party claims the president returned to power through political manipulation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "treatment of a part of the body using the hands:",
        "examples": [
          "Osteopathy involves massage and manipulation of the bones and joints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of influencing or controlling someone or something to your advantage, often without anyone knowing it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They have been accused of illegal manipulation of the stock market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of controlling or moving something by using the hands:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Often a dislocated finger can be fixed by manipulation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the control of someone or something in order to get an advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly:",
        "examples": [
          "He believed that regulators should try to eliminate fraud and market manipulation.",
          "Federal authorities are conducting a widespread investigation of the manipulation of stock option grants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using something, often with a lot of skill:",
        "examples": [
          "the manipulation of complex machinery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing, moving, etc. information on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "data manipulation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manipulations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "controlling someone or something to your own advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly:",
        "examples": [
          "They have been accused of fraud and stock market manipulations.",
          "There's been so much media manipulation of the facts that nobody knows the truth of the matter.",
          "The country's opposition party claims the president returned to power through political manipulation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "treatment of a part of the body using the hands:",
        "examples": [
          "Osteopathy involves massage and manipulation of the bones and joints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of influencing or controlling someone or something to your advantage, often without anyone knowing it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They have been accused of illegal manipulation of the stock market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of controlling or moving something by using the hands:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Often a dislocated finger can be fixed by manipulation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the control of someone or something in order to get an advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly:",
        "examples": [
          "He believed that regulators should try to eliminate fraud and market manipulation.",
          "Federal authorities are conducting a widespread investigation of the manipulation of stock option grants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using something, often with a lot of skill:",
        "examples": [
          "the manipulation of complex machinery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing, moving, etc. information on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "data manipulation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manipulative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A manipulative person tries to control people to their advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Even as a child she was manipulative and knew how to get her own way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to influence or control someone or something to your advantage, often without anyone knowing it:",
        "examples": [
          "He is resourceful, smart, skillful, ingenious, and savvy, but he also can be manipulative."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manipulator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who controls people to their own advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly:",
        "examples": [
          "She was, said the judge, a ruthless and scheming manipulator."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manitoba": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a province (= a large area that is governed as part of a country) of central Canada, whose capital city is Winnipeg:",
        "examples": [
          "Two-thirds of Manitoba's population live in urban areas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mankind": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the whole of the human race, including both men and women:",
        "examples": [
          "Mankind has always been obsessed by power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the whole of the human race, including both men and women",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "manliness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the qualities or appearance thought to be typical of a man:",
        "examples": [
          "My wife has never complained about my manliness.",
          "The emotionally complex male figures in movies created a new model of manliness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having the qualities that people think a man should have:",
        "examples": [
          "He has such a manly voice.",
          "My mother used to tell me it wasn't manly for little boys to cry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having qualities such as strength and bravery that people think a man should have:",
        "examples": [
          "The boy was told that it wasn’t manly to cry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A manned vehicle has a person or people inside in order to operate it:",
        "examples": [
          "China announced plans to launch a manned spacecraft.",
          "manned aircraft Drones have largely replaced manned aircraft for reconnaissance purposes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to travel in a vehicle with a person or people inside in order to operate it:",
        "examples": [
          "In strictly practical terms, manned space missions make little sense.",
          "We were shown footage of the first manned Moon landing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A manned gate, petrol station, etc. has a person or people there to guard it or work in it. :",
        "examples": [
          "A high stone fence surrounds the estate, and cars enter through manned gates.",
          "Almost all manned petrol stations accept British bank cards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mannequin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large model of a human being, used to show clothes in the window of a shop",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "old-fashioned for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificial model made in the form of a human being, used esp. to show clothes in a store",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mannequins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large model of a human being, used to show clothes in the window of a shop",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "old-fashioned for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificial model made in the form of a human being, used esp. to show clothes in a store",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "manner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something is done:",
        "examples": [
          "She stared at me in an accusing manner.",
          "He was elected in the normal manner.",
          "It was the manner of her death that stuck in the public's mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the style of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her latest film is a suspense thriller very much in the manner of Hitchcock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the usual way in which you behave towards other people, or the way you behave on a particular occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a somewhat cold, unfriendly manner.",
          "As soon as he realized that we weren't going to buy anything, his whole manner changed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "polite ways of treating other people and behaving in public:",
        "examples": [
          "He needs to be taught some manners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type:",
        "examples": [
          "Very little is known about the new candidate - what manner of man is he?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something is done:",
        "examples": [
          "Please exit the building in an orderly manner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the usual way in which you behave toward other people, or the way you behave on a particular occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "His manner was formal, though friendly.",
          "She had a warm smile and an engaging manner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mannered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A mannered style of speech or behaviour is artificial, or intended to achieve a particular effect:",
        "examples": [
          "His performance as Hamlet was criticized for being very mannered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person with the behaviour or character of the stated type:",
        "examples": [
          "a bad-mannered boy",
          "He was a mild-mannered (= gentle and calm) young man.",
          "I noticed how well-mannered her children were."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having ways of behaving toward people:",
        "examples": [
          "The children are well mannered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disapproving A mannered way of speaking or behaving is one that is artificial, or intended to achieve a particular effect:",
        "examples": [
          "He continued to write, but his mannered prose was not well received."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "polite ways of treating other people and behaving in public:",
        "examples": [
          "He needs to be taught some manners.",
          "It's bad manners to eat with your mouth open.",
          "It's considered good manners in some societies to leave a little food on your plate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ways of behaving toward people, esp. ways that are socially correct and show respect for their comfort and their feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "He had the bad manners to keep interrupting whoever was speaking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of providing people to do a job, or the number of people who are available to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "The freight company will be responsible for the manning of the ships.",
          "The Army always has to work hard to sustain full manning in peacetime.",
          "Manning levels have been reduced by 1,000 (40%) since March."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large old house in the country with land belonging to it, especially in Europe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area in which a person works or which they are responsible for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "manpower": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the supply of people who are able to work:",
        "examples": [
          "The industry has suffered from a lack of manpower.",
          "manpower shortages"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the supply of people who are able to work:",
        "examples": [
          "For years there was a shortage of manpower in engineering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the supply of people who are able to work or who are needed to do a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "trained/skilled manpower New initiatives will focus on improving the quality of trained manpower.",
          "The manpower shortage has officers working 12-hour shifts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an adult male human being:",
        "examples": [
          "a young/tall man",
          "men and women",
          "the man in the green jacket",
          "For a very long time, only men could join the armed forces.",
          "Steve can solve anything - the man's a genius."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult who lives and identifies as male though they may have been said to have a different sex at birth:",
        "examples": [
          "trans man Mark is a trans man (= a man who was said to be female when they were born).",
          "Their doctor encouraged them to live as a man for a while before undergoing surgical transition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male employee:",
        "examples": [
          "The gas company said they would send some men to fix the leak.",
          "man from The man from the newspaper wrote some positive things about the movie.",
          "Our man in Washington sent us the news by fax yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "male members of the armed forces who are not officers:",
        "examples": [
          "The military expedition was made up of 100 officers and men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male servant:",
        "examples": [
          "My man will show you to the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man typical of or involved in marketing, advertising, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The brewery's marketing man insisted they were not making a political statement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a husband or male sexual partner:",
        "examples": [
          "I hear she's got a new man.",
          "Is there a man in her life?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when talking to someone, especially a man:",
        "examples": [
          "Hey, man, how are you doing?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a man and a woman are man and wife, they are married to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "No sooner had the couple been pronounced man and wife than the trouble started."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group that has power or authority, for example the police",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the human race:",
        "examples": [
          "Man is still far more intelligent than the smartest robot.",
          "Man is rapidly destroying the earth.",
          "known to man This is one of the most dangerous substances known to man.",
          "Try to imagine what life must have been like for Neolithic man 10,000 years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person:",
        "examples": [
          "All men are equal in the sight of the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the objects that are moved or played with in games such as chess",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "To man something such as a machine or vehicle is to be present in order to operate it:",
        "examples": [
          "The phones are manned 24 hours a day.",
          "Man the pumps!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express a strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "Man, we had a good time - we drank all through the night!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the nationality or job mentioned, or (of a group or vehicle) containing the number of people mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "an Irishman",
          "a policeman",
          "businessmen",
          "a five-man team",
          "a two-man helicopter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult male human being:",
        "examples": [
          "a young man",
          "the men’s 400-meter race",
          "John can solve anything – the man’s a genius."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A man is also a male employee without particular rank or title, or a member of the military who has a low rank:",
        "examples": [
          "The gas company sent a man to fix the heating system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml Man is sometimes used when addressing an adult male human being:",
        "examples": [
          "Hey, man, got a light?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml Man is sometimes used as an exclamation, esp. when the speaker is expressing a strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "Man, what a storm!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When an official at a wedding says a man and a woman have become man and wife, it means they are now married to each other.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the human race, or any member or group of it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] prehistoric man",
          "[ U ] This poison is one of the most dangerous substances known to man.",
          "[ C ] All men are equal in the sight of the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the pieces that are played with in games such as chess",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be present in order to operate something, such as equipment or a service:",
        "examples": [
          "Man the pumps!",
          "The phones are manned 24 hours a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who does a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "A man's coming to fix the photocopier later.",
          "Our man in Washington has this report on the election.",
          "an advertising/a marketing/an operations man They brought in a top sales and marketing man to help with the new product launch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "men at the top of an organization who are interested in the financial performance of a company rather than in the creative or product side of the business:",
        "examples": [
          "a stuffy boardroom filled with men in suits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "office workers who are considered to be doing a boring job:",
        "examples": [
          "The place was full of men in suits from an insurance company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use or operate equipment or machinery as part of your work, or to work in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Extra staff are brought in to man the phone lines during busy periods.",
          "All parts of the building, apart from toilets, are manned by security staff and covered by cameras."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mansion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large, expensive house:",
        "examples": [
          "The street is lined with enormous mansions where the rich and famous live."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large and usually expensive house:",
        "examples": [
          "Mansions line the shore around the lake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mansions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in the name of some buildings that contain apartments:",
        "examples": [
          "Her new address is 12 Warwickshire Mansions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manslaughter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the crime of killing a person when the killer did not intend to do it or cannot be responsible for his or her actions:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sentenced to five years' imprisonment for manslaughter.",
          "He denies murder but admits manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of killing someone unintentionally or without having planned to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "He was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to two years in prison."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mantel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shelf above a fireplace, usually part of a frame that surrounds the fireplace:",
        "examples": [
          "She has photographs of all her grandchildren on the mantelpiece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shelf above a fireplace, usually part of a frame that surrounds the fireplace",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mantelpiece": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shelf above a fireplace, usually part of a frame that surrounds the fireplace:",
        "examples": [
          "She has photographs of all her grandchildren on the mantelpiece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shelf above a fireplace, usually part of a frame that surrounds the fireplace",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mantis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mantle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the responsibilities of an important position or job, especially as given from the person who had the job to the person who replaces them:",
        "examples": [
          "She unsuccessfully attempted to assume the mantle of the presidency.",
          "He has been asked to take on the mantle of managing director in the New York office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a layer of something that covers a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "A thick mantle of snow lay on the ground.",
          "We watched the building vanish under a mantle of thick smoke as the fire swiftly moved through it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the earth that surrounds the central core",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a piece of clothing without sleeves that was worn over other clothes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a covering, or a layer of something that covers a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "They escaped under the mantle of darkness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the earth that is below the surface and that surrounds the smaller part in the center",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position of authority or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "He inherited the mantle of leadership at the Transit Authority in the early 1980s."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mantra": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in Hinduism and Buddhism) a word or sound that is believed to have a special spiritual power:",
        "examples": [
          "A personal mantra is sometimes repeated as an aid to meditation or prayer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase that is often repeated and expresses a particular strong belief:",
        "examples": [
          "The British fans chanted that familiar football mantra: \"Here we go, here we go, here we go...\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or sound that is repeated as a prayer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mantra is also any word or expression used repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Moderate\" is the new Republican mantra, he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase that is often repeated and that expresses something that people believe in:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Think global, act local\" is a powerful mantra for the 21st century."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mantras": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in Hinduism and Buddhism) a word or sound that is believed to have a special spiritual power:",
        "examples": [
          "A personal mantra is sometimes repeated as an aid to meditation or prayer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase that is often repeated and expresses a particular strong belief:",
        "examples": [
          "The British fans chanted that familiar football mantra: \"Here we go, here we go, here we go...\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or sound that is repeated as a prayer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mantra is also any word or expression used repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Moderate\" is the new Republican mantra, he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase that is often repeated and that expresses something that people believe in:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Think global, act local\" is a powerful mantra for the 21st century."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "done with the hands:",
        "examples": [
          "the manual sorting of letters",
          "She tried to cure the pain in my knee by putting manual pressure on the joint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A manual machine is operated with the hands rather than by electricity or a motor:",
        "examples": [
          "He still works on an old manual typewriter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving physical work rather than mental work:",
        "examples": [
          "unskilled manual labour",
          "750 manual workers will lose their jobs as a result of company cutbacks.",
          "Computer-controlled robots are taking over manual jobs in many industries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a vehicle in which the driver has to change the gears, or a feature of such a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "He was driving a manual car when he only had a licence for an automatic.",
          "She has a Jeep with a 5-speed manual transmission.",
          "Only 10 percent of the vehicles sold in Canada had a manual gearbox."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book that gives you practical instructions on how to do something or how to use something, such as a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "a DIY manual",
          "The computer comes with a 600-page instruction manual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle in which the driver has to change the gears:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you drive a manual?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a keyboard, especially on an organ, designed to be played with the hands rather than the feet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or operated with the hands:",
        "examples": [
          "The mail can be sorted faster by machine then by manual sorting.",
          "He has callouses on his hands from years of manual labor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a machine is manual, it does not use electricity to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "We all used manual typewriters in those days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book that gives you practical instructions on how to do something or how to use something:",
        "examples": [
          "Get the computer manufacturer’s operating manual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or operated with the hands, and not using electricity, an electronic system, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The printer has a single-sheet manual feed in front.",
          "manual process/system The computerized system that we introduced to replace our old manual system has brought significant advantages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to physical work rather than mental work:",
        "examples": [
          "manual job/labour/work, etc. He had no qualifications and ended up doing various types of manual work.",
          "It is men who have been hardest hit by the loss of permanent skilled and semi-skilled manual jobs.",
          "The largely female workforce continues, in the main, to be treated as part-time, unskilled manual labour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book that gives you practical instructions on how to do something or how to use something such as a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "Read through the instruction manual before you start.",
          "We provide a training manual for all new staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not being operated automatically:",
        "examples": [
          "The heating system had been left on manual."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manually": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "by hand:",
        "examples": [
          "Few of the machines are operated manually."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "Few of the machines are operated manually."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not done automatically or using an electronic system:",
        "examples": [
          "You will have to add the new data to the existing spreadsheet manually."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manuals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "done with the hands:",
        "examples": [
          "the manual sorting of letters",
          "She tried to cure the pain in my knee by putting manual pressure on the joint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A manual machine is operated with the hands rather than by electricity or a motor:",
        "examples": [
          "He still works on an old manual typewriter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving physical work rather than mental work:",
        "examples": [
          "unskilled manual labour",
          "750 manual workers will lose their jobs as a result of company cutbacks.",
          "Computer-controlled robots are taking over manual jobs in many industries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a vehicle in which the driver has to change the gears, or a feature of such a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "He was driving a manual car when he only had a licence for an automatic.",
          "She has a Jeep with a 5-speed manual transmission.",
          "Only 10 percent of the vehicles sold in Canada had a manual gearbox."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book that gives you practical instructions on how to do something or how to use something, such as a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "a DIY manual",
          "The computer comes with a 600-page instruction manual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle in which the driver has to change the gears:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you drive a manual?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a keyboard, especially on an organ, designed to be played with the hands rather than the feet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or operated with the hands:",
        "examples": [
          "The mail can be sorted faster by machine then by manual sorting.",
          "He has callouses on his hands from years of manual labor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a machine is manual, it does not use electricity to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "We all used manual typewriters in those days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book that gives you practical instructions on how to do something or how to use something:",
        "examples": [
          "Get the computer manufacturer’s operating manual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or operated with the hands, and not using electricity, an electronic system, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The printer has a single-sheet manual feed in front.",
          "manual process/system The computerized system that we introduced to replace our old manual system has brought significant advantages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to physical work rather than mental work:",
        "examples": [
          "manual job/labour/work, etc. He had no qualifications and ended up doing various types of manual work.",
          "It is men who have been hardest hit by the loss of permanent skilled and semi-skilled manual jobs.",
          "The largely female workforce continues, in the main, to be treated as part-time, unskilled manual labour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book that gives you practical instructions on how to do something or how to use something such as a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "Read through the instruction manual before you start.",
          "We provide a training manual for all new staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not being operated automatically:",
        "examples": [
          "The heating system had been left on manual."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manufacture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to produce goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines:",
        "examples": [
          "He works for a company that manufactures car parts.",
          "The report notes a rapid decline in manufactured goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invent something, such as an excuse or story, in order to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She insisted that every scandalous detail of the story had been manufactured."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of producing goods:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil is used in the manufacture of a number of fabrics.",
          "The amount of recycled glass used in manufacture doubled in five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce goods in large numbers, esp. in a factory using machines:",
        "examples": [
          "He works for a company that manufactures toys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invent something such as a situation, story, or event, esp. to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The president said this is a political crisis manufactured by Republicans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce goods in large numbers, especially in a factory using machines:",
        "examples": [
          "He works for a company that manufactures car parts.",
          "The report notes a rapid decline in manufactured goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of producing goods in large numbers, especially in a factory:",
        "examples": [
          "the manufacture of sth Oil is used in the manufacture of a number of fabrics.",
          "The amount of recycled glass used in manufacture doubled in five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "manufactured goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The need to export our manufactures remains as strong as ever."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manufactured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines:",
        "examples": [
          "He works for a company that manufactures car parts.",
          "The report notes a rapid decline in manufactured goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invent something, such as an excuse or story, in order to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She insisted that every scandalous detail of the story had been manufactured."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manufacturer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a company that produces goods in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Germany is a major manufacturer of motor cars.",
          "Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or country that produces goods in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "a manufacturer of sth They are a manufacturer of computer parts for Hewlett Packard.",
          "leading/major manufacturer The company quickly became a leading manufacturer of TVs.",
          "a car/computer/clothing manufacturer",
          "Among manufacturers, sales and orders are at a 12-month high."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manufacturers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a company that produces goods in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Germany is a major manufacturer of motor cars.",
          "Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or country that produces goods in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "a manufacturer of sth They are a manufacturer of computer parts for Hewlett Packard.",
          "leading/major manufacturer The company quickly became a leading manufacturer of TVs.",
          "a car/computer/clothing manufacturer",
          "Among manufacturers, sales and orders are at a 12-month high."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manufacturing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the business of producing goods in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "car manufacturing",
          "the manufacturing of military equipment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business of producing goods in factories",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business of producing goods in large numbers, especially in factories:",
        "examples": [
          "The service sector now employs more people than manufacturing.",
          "in manufacturing Over 1,000 jobs will be lost, most of them in manufacturing.",
          "car/furniture/toy manufacturing",
          "manufacturing facilities/jobs/processes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "solid waste from animals, especially horses, that is spread on the land in order to make plants grow well",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "excrement from animals, esp. horses and cattle, often used as a fertilizer (= material added to earth to help plants grow)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "manuscript": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the original copy of a book or article before it is printed:",
        "examples": [
          "He sent the 400-page manuscript to his publisher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old document or book written by hand in the times before printing was invented:",
        "examples": [
          "It is thought that the manuscript is the work of a monk and dates from the twelfth century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the original copy of a book or article before it is printed:",
        "examples": [
          "The author’s manuscript ran to over 1000 pages."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "manuscripts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the original copy of a book or article before it is printed:",
        "examples": [
          "He sent the 400-page manuscript to his publisher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old document or book written by hand in the times before printing was invented:",
        "examples": [
          "It is thought that the manuscript is the work of a monk and dates from the twelfth century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the original copy of a book or article before it is printed:",
        "examples": [
          "The author’s manuscript ran to over 1000 pages."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "map": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drawing of the earth's surface, or part of that surface, showing the shape and position of different countries, political borders, natural features such as rivers and mountains, and artificial features such as roads and buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "a map of the world",
          "a map of Paris",
          "a road map",
          "We need a large-scale map showing all the footpaths that we can walk along.",
          "I'm terrible at map reading (= understanding maps)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing that gives you a particular type of information about a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "He bought a map showing the population distribution of Scotland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows the position of stars in the sky or the features on the surface of planets:",
        "examples": [
          "a celestial map",
          "a map of Mars"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very simple drawing that shows a direction of travel between one place and another:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll draw you a quick map if you're worried about finding the hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent an area of land in the form of a map:",
        "examples": [
          "Parts of the mountainous region in the north of the country have still not been mapped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent how the parts of something are organized or arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "The first human genome was mapped in 2003.",
          "Check that all network drives are mapped correctly and are not showing up as disconnected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect a set of values to another similar set, using a particular method or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "The motherboard is responsible for decoding the virtual addresses and mapping them to physical addresses.",
          "The findings suggest that children learn these words and map them onto concepts already present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing that represents a region or place by showing the various features of it, such as rivers and roads, and the distances between them, so that people can get help in finding their way from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a map of California",
          "a New York City subway map",
          "According to this road map, it’s 740 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina to Miami, Florida."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw a representation of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Archaeologists have mapped the old Roman city using aerial photography."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing of the Earth's surface, or part of it, showing things such as the shape and position of countries, political borders, towns, rivers, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "on a map Many of these students could not even find their own country on a map.",
          "a map of Canada/the world/Europe"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing that gives you a particular type of information about a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a map of the building showing where the fire extinguishers are located.",
          "You can use the interactive map to find our franchises nationwide.",
          "The carbon map was designed so cities could better analyse their overall carbon footprint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a simple plan that shows a direction of travel between one place and another:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll draw you a map if you're worried about finding the hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a simple plan that represents a more complicated thing, system, or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a map of what's on our website.",
          "We now have a conceptual map of the essential qualities of leadership."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a person, place, or thing well known or show how important it is:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor has managed to put this sleepy southern state in America on the map."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent an area of land in the form of a map:",
        "examples": [
          "New technology is making it possible to survey, map, and analyse the state's natural resources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show how something is put together or organized:",
        "examples": [
          "After gathering data, the next step is to map the decision-making process."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maple": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of large tree that grows in northern areas of the world, or the wood of this tree:",
        "examples": [
          "a maple leaf",
          "maple trees"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of large tree that grows in northern areas of the world, or the wood of this tree",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mapped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mapping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity or process of making a map:",
        "examples": [
          "the mapping of underground sites",
          "A GPS device uses mapping software to help drivers navigate.",
          "a polar mapping expedition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or process of creating a picture or diagram that represents something:",
        "examples": [
          "data mapping",
          "the mapping of supply chains"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of describing where particular genes are found on a chromosome:",
        "examples": [
          "genetic mapping",
          "the mapping of the human genome"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of discovering where in the brain particular tasks are performed:",
        "examples": [
          "brain/neurological mapping"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drawing of the earth's surface, or part of that surface, showing the shape and position of different countries, political borders, natural features such as rivers and mountains, and artificial features such as roads and buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "a map of the world",
          "a map of Paris",
          "a road map",
          "We need a large-scale map showing all the footpaths that we can walk along.",
          "I'm terrible at map reading (= understanding maps)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing that gives you a particular type of information about a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "He bought a map showing the population distribution of Scotland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows the position of stars in the sky or the features on the surface of planets:",
        "examples": [
          "a celestial map",
          "a map of Mars"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very simple drawing that shows a direction of travel between one place and another:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll draw you a quick map if you're worried about finding the hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent an area of land in the form of a map:",
        "examples": [
          "Parts of the mountainous region in the north of the country have still not been mapped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent how the parts of something are organized or arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "The first human genome was mapped in 2003.",
          "Check that all network drives are mapped correctly and are not showing up as disconnected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect a set of values to another similar set, using a particular method or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "The motherboard is responsible for decoding the virtual addresses and mapping them to physical addresses.",
          "The findings suggest that children learn these words and map them onto concepts already present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing that represents a region or place by showing the various features of it, such as rivers and roads, and the distances between them, so that people can get help in finding their way from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a map of California",
          "a New York City subway map",
          "According to this road map, it’s 740 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina to Miami, Florida."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw a representation of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Archaeologists have mapped the old Roman city using aerial photography."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing of the Earth's surface, or part of it, showing things such as the shape and position of countries, political borders, towns, rivers, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "on a map Many of these students could not even find their own country on a map.",
          "a map of Canada/the world/Europe"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing that gives you a particular type of information about a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a map of the building showing where the fire extinguishers are located.",
          "You can use the interactive map to find our franchises nationwide.",
          "The carbon map was designed so cities could better analyse their overall carbon footprint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a simple plan that shows a direction of travel between one place and another:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll draw you a map if you're worried about finding the hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a simple plan that represents a more complicated thing, system, or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a map of what's on our website.",
          "We now have a conceptual map of the essential qualities of leadership."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a person, place, or thing well known or show how important it is:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor has managed to put this sleepy southern state in America on the map."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent an area of land in the form of a map:",
        "examples": [
          "New technology is making it possible to survey, map, and analyse the state's natural resources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show how something is put together or organized:",
        "examples": [
          "After gathering data, the next step is to map the decision-making process."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to spoil something, making it less good or less enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "Sadly, the text is marred by careless errors.",
          "It was a really nice day, marred only by a little argument in the car on the way home.",
          "I hope the fact that Louise isn't coming won't mar your enjoyment of the evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil something, making it less good or less enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "Water will mar the finish of polished wood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for March",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "marathon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a running race of slightly over 26 miles (42.195 kilometres):",
        "examples": [
          "the London/New York marathon",
          "She did/ran her first marathon in just under three hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that takes a long time and makes you very tired:",
        "examples": [
          "The election broadcast, a nine-hour marathon, lasts until seven o'clock in the morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to marathons (= running races):",
        "examples": [
          "a marathon runner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that takes a very long time and makes you very tired:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a marathon session marking 55 tests yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long race, run on roads, of 26.2 miles or 42.2 kilometers:",
        "examples": [
          "The New York City marathon begins in Staten Island and ends in Manhattan’s Central Park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A marathon is also an activity that continues for a very long time:",
        "examples": [
          "a dance marathon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A marathon activity is one that continues for a very long time:",
        "examples": [
          "The marathon negotiating session lasted all night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marauders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal that goes from one place to another looking for people to kill or things to steal or destroy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "marble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of very hard rock that has a pattern of lines going through it, feels cold, and can be polished to become smooth and shiny:",
        "examples": [
          "a marble floor/statue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small ball, usually made of coloured or transparent glass, that is used in children's games",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a children's game in which small, round glass balls are rolled along the floor:",
        "examples": [
          "We played marbles in the courtyard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of hard stone, often with a pattern of irregular lines going through it, that is used as a building material and in statues:",
        "examples": [
          "polished marble floors"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small glass ball, often of various colors",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "marbles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "your mental health or your ability to think and remember clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "I think he's losing his marbles (= starting to forget things or become crazy).",
          "She's 89, but she's still got all her marbles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a children's game in which small, round glass balls are rolled along the floor:",
        "examples": [
          "We played marbles in the courtyard.",
          "They passed the weeks playing long games of marbles.",
          "Laurence always beat his friends at marbles.",
          "Shall we have a game of marbles in the hall?",
          "There's nothing to do here except for marbles and chess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child’s game in which marbles are rolled along the ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "marcel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hairstyle popular in the 1920s in which the hair is arranged in a series of waves:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked exquisite in an ivory satin gown with her hair set in a Marcel wave.",
          "There was a 20s feel to the collection: the models all had marcel waves and many wore long strings of pearls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "march": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an event in which a large number of people walk through a public place to express their support for something, or their disagreement with or disapproval of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She's going on a march on Saturday in protest over the closure of the hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music with a strong, regular beat, written for marching to:",
        "examples": [
          "a funeral march",
          "Mendelssohn's Wedding March"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a walk, especially by a group of soldiers all walking with the same movement and speed:",
        "examples": [
          "It had been a long march and the soldiers were weary.",
          "The border was within a day's march (= distance measured in time taken to walk it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If soldiers are on the march, they have started marching to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Soldiers on the march were permitted to break their fast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is on the march, it is becoming successful or spreading through an area:",
        "examples": [
          "In America, evangelical Christianity is on the march."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the continuous development of a state, activity, or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "It is impossible to stop the forward march of progress/time.",
          "The island is being destroyed by the relentless march of tourism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk somewhere quickly and in a determined way, often because you are angry:",
        "examples": [
          "She marched into my office and demanded to know why I hadn't written my report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk through a public place as part of a public event to express support for something, or disagreement with or disapproval of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Over four thousand people marched through London today to protest against the proposed new law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with regular steps and keeping the body stiff, usually in a formal group of people who are all walking in the same way:",
        "examples": [
          "The band marched through the streets.",
          "The soldiers marched 90 miles in three days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forcefully make someone go somewhere by taking hold of that person and pulling them there or going there together:",
        "examples": [
          "Without saying a word, she took hold of my arm and marched me off to the headmaster's office.",
          "The police marched a gang of youths out of the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the third month of the year, after February and before April:",
        "examples": [
          "The next meeting will be in March.",
          "He left on 26 March.",
          "She is retiring next March."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with regular steps of equal length, esp. with other people who are all walking in the same way:",
        "examples": [
          "The band marched through the downtown streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you march, you walk quickly with purpose and determination:",
        "examples": [
          "She marched up to the customer service desk and demanded her money back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music with a strong, regular rhythm written for marching to:",
        "examples": [
          "The parade was led by the high school band, playing a series of marches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event in which many people walk through a public place to express their support of something, often in disapproval of an official position:",
        "examples": [
          "a protest march"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a military unit) the act of walking together in formation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the third month of the year, after February and before April",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "marched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk somewhere quickly and in a determined way, often because you are angry:",
        "examples": [
          "She marched into my office and demanded to know why I hadn't written my report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk through a public place as part of a public event to express support for something, or disagreement with or disapproval of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Over four thousand people marched through London today to protest against the proposed new law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with regular steps and keeping the body stiff, usually in a formal group of people who are all walking in the same way:",
        "examples": [
          "The band marched through the streets.",
          "The soldiers marched 90 miles in three days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forcefully make someone go somewhere by taking hold of that person and pulling them there or going there together:",
        "examples": [
          "Without saying a word, she took hold of my arm and marched me off to the headmaster's office.",
          "The police marched a gang of youths out of the building."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marchers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person marching through a public place as part of a public event:",
        "examples": [
          "The marchers stopped outside the American embassy, chanting slogans and waving banners."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an event in which a large number of people walk through a public place to express their support for something, or their disagreement with or disapproval of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She's going on a march on Saturday in protest over the closure of the hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music with a strong, regular beat, written for marching to:",
        "examples": [
          "a funeral march",
          "Mendelssohn's Wedding March"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a walk, especially by a group of soldiers all walking with the same movement and speed:",
        "examples": [
          "It had been a long march and the soldiers were weary.",
          "The border was within a day's march (= distance measured in time taken to walk it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If soldiers are on the march, they have started marching to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Soldiers on the march were permitted to break their fast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is on the march, it is becoming successful or spreading through an area:",
        "examples": [
          "In America, evangelical Christianity is on the march."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the continuous development of a state, activity, or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "It is impossible to stop the forward march of progress/time.",
          "The island is being destroyed by the relentless march of tourism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk somewhere quickly and in a determined way, often because you are angry:",
        "examples": [
          "She marched into my office and demanded to know why I hadn't written my report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk through a public place as part of a public event to express support for something, or disagreement with or disapproval of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Over four thousand people marched through London today to protest against the proposed new law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with regular steps and keeping the body stiff, usually in a formal group of people who are all walking in the same way:",
        "examples": [
          "The band marched through the streets.",
          "The soldiers marched 90 miles in three days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forcefully make someone go somewhere by taking hold of that person and pulling them there or going there together:",
        "examples": [
          "Without saying a word, she took hold of my arm and marched me off to the headmaster's office.",
          "The police marched a gang of youths out of the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the third month of the year, after February and before April:",
        "examples": [
          "The next meeting will be in March.",
          "He left on 26 March.",
          "She is retiring next March."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with regular steps of equal length, esp. with other people who are all walking in the same way:",
        "examples": [
          "The band marched through the downtown streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you march, you walk quickly with purpose and determination:",
        "examples": [
          "She marched up to the customer service desk and demanded her money back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music with a strong, regular rhythm written for marching to:",
        "examples": [
          "The parade was led by the high school band, playing a series of marches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event in which many people walk through a public place to express their support of something, often in disapproval of an official position:",
        "examples": [
          "a protest march"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a military unit) the act of walking together in formation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the third month of the year, after February and before April",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "marching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk somewhere quickly and in a determined way, often because you are angry:",
        "examples": [
          "She marched into my office and demanded to know why I hadn't written my report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk through a public place as part of a public event to express support for something, or disagreement with or disapproval of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Over four thousand people marched through London today to protest against the proposed new law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with regular steps and keeping the body stiff, usually in a formal group of people who are all walking in the same way:",
        "examples": [
          "The band marched through the streets.",
          "The soldiers marched 90 miles in three days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forcefully make someone go somewhere by taking hold of that person and pulling them there or going there together:",
        "examples": [
          "Without saying a word, she took hold of my arm and marched me off to the headmaster's office.",
          "The police marched a gang of youths out of the building."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an adult female horse",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of talking to or about a woman that shows a lack of respect:",
        "examples": [
          "You stupid mare!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult or unpleasant situation or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a real mare trying to get the printer working again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult female horse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mares": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an adult female horse",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of talking to or about a woman that shows a lack of respect:",
        "examples": [
          "You stupid mare!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult or unpleasant situation or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a real mare trying to get the printer working again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult female horse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "margarita": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of alcoholic drink:",
        "examples": [
          "A margarita is made with tequila, an orange liqueur, and lime or lemon juice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "margaritas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of alcoholic drink:",
        "examples": [
          "A margarita is made with tequila, an orange liqueur, and lime or lemon juice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a food used for cooking and spreading on bread, similar to butter, but softer and usually made from vegetable fat:",
        "examples": [
          "In a large bowl, beat the butter or margarine and sugar together.",
          "Cream together the marge and sugar, blend in the egg and vanilla essence.",
          "Melt some butter or marg in saucepan, add the vegetables, and fry gently for 3 or 4 minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a yellow substance that is made from vegetable or animal fat and is often used instead of butter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "margin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount by which one thing is different from another:",
        "examples": [
          "The Senate approved the use of military force by a margin of 52 votes to 47.",
          "The poll shows that the government is leading by the narrowest of margins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the profit made on a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "Our increased profits are due to improved margins and successful cost control.",
          "Using cheap labour increases profit margin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the empty space to the side of the text on a page, sometimes separated from the rest of the page by a vertical line:",
        "examples": [
          "If I have any comments to make, I'll write them in the margin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer edge of an area:",
        "examples": [
          "The plant tends to grow in the lighter margins of woodland areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is on the margins of a group of people, they are part of that group, but different in important ways, and if someone is on the margins of an activity, they are only slightly involved:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent the 1980s on the margins of British politics.",
          "We need to reach out to those on the margins of society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes a particular thing possible, such as an extra amount of money, time, etc. allowed that makes it possible to deal with an emergency:",
        "examples": [
          "There is not much margin for creativity in a job like this.",
          "They allow an additional safety margin of five minutes between planes taking off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the border of empty space around the written or printed text on a page:",
        "examples": [
          "She was in the habit of making notes in the margins of her textbooks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount or degree of difference between a higher amount and a lower amount:",
        "examples": [
          "He was reelected by a wide margin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A margin for error is the amount by which you can make a mistake without risking complete failure:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no margin for error – it’s got to work the first time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A margin of error is the degree to which a calculation can be wrong without changing how accurate the final result is:",
        "examples": [
          "The poll had a margin of error of plus or minus 4%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount by which one thing is more or less than another:",
        "examples": [
          "by a margin of sth The president won the election by a tiny margin.",
          "a wide/large/comfortable margin They are the largest building society by a comfortable margin.",
          "a narrow/small/slim margin",
          "a 40-vote/5-point/2-to-1, etc. margin On the New York Stock Exchange, declines outpaced gainers by a 4-3 margin.",
          "Kennedy's margin of victory was only 719,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between the total cost of making and selling something and the price it is sold for:",
        "examples": [
          "a low/poor margin Intense competition leads to lower prices and margins.",
          "a high/good margin They wanted to produce higher margin products.",
          "a margin on sth The company will make a whopping 80% margin on this sale.",
          "Our increased profits are due to improved margins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between the amount of a loan and the value of the collateral (= property to be given to the lender if the money is not paid back):",
        "examples": [
          "The risk of default needs to be correctly priced in the bank's loan margins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money, shares, etc. that a client gives to a broker to hold, that protect the broker from loss on a contract",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you buy shares on margin, you borrow money in order to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Executives bought stocks on margin, putting up cash for only 10 per cent of the purchase price."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marginal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very small in amount or effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The report suggests that there has only been a marginal improvement in women's pay over the past few years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of interest to only a few people:",
        "examples": [
          "articles about subjects of marginal interest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the idea that small improvements can lead to big results over time, or one of these small improvements:",
        "examples": [
          "Marginal gain is the idea that small, incremental improvements can lead to significant overall gains.",
          "Asked whether any one of his marginal gains had been crucial, Brailsford said: \"Not really. It's an amalgamation of everything that we do.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A marginal political area or position in parliament can be won by only a small number of votes because support for the main parties is equally divided among the people voting:",
        "examples": [
          "marginal constituency The marginal Tory constituency was held by 2,200 votes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a marginal political area or position in parliament:",
        "examples": [
          "key marginal Labour lost two of the key marginals in London.",
          "The minister's own seat is a Tory marginal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small in amount or effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The difference between the two bids was marginal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very small in amount or effect:",
        "examples": [
          "a marginal improvement/increase/decrease The report suggests that there has only been a marginal improvement in women's pay over the past few years.",
          "We have doubled our computing power at a marginal extra cost.",
          "The fuel-price increase will have only a marginal effect on the road fuel market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not very important:",
        "examples": [
          "Manufacturing is only a marginal sector in the UK these days.",
          "Their contribution to business strategy has been marginal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing just enough income to cover the costs of making and selling something:",
        "examples": [
          "Their sales volumes are marginal.",
          "For years, these marginal operators have only just managed to keep going and banks will not look at them favorably."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a marginal seat (= area with one political representative) is one in which a politician has won by a small number of votes, so it is fairly likely to be won by another party when there is an election:",
        "examples": [
          "These MPs have rural seats, many of them marginal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marginalized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone or something as if they are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "Now that English has taken over as the main language, the country's native language has been marginalized."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marginally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "marginally more expensive"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "by a very small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The results were marginally above expectations.",
          "marginally better/worse/bigger"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "margins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount by which one thing is different from another:",
        "examples": [
          "The Senate approved the use of military force by a margin of 52 votes to 47.",
          "The poll shows that the government is leading by the narrowest of margins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the profit made on a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "Our increased profits are due to improved margins and successful cost control.",
          "Using cheap labour increases profit margin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the empty space to the side of the text on a page, sometimes separated from the rest of the page by a vertical line:",
        "examples": [
          "If I have any comments to make, I'll write them in the margin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer edge of an area:",
        "examples": [
          "The plant tends to grow in the lighter margins of woodland areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is on the margins of a group of people, they are part of that group, but different in important ways, and if someone is on the margins of an activity, they are only slightly involved:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent the 1980s on the margins of British politics.",
          "We need to reach out to those on the margins of society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes a particular thing possible, such as an extra amount of money, time, etc. allowed that makes it possible to deal with an emergency:",
        "examples": [
          "There is not much margin for creativity in a job like this.",
          "They allow an additional safety margin of five minutes between planes taking off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the border of empty space around the written or printed text on a page:",
        "examples": [
          "She was in the habit of making notes in the margins of her textbooks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount or degree of difference between a higher amount and a lower amount:",
        "examples": [
          "He was reelected by a wide margin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A margin for error is the amount by which you can make a mistake without risking complete failure:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no margin for error – it’s got to work the first time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A margin of error is the degree to which a calculation can be wrong without changing how accurate the final result is:",
        "examples": [
          "The poll had a margin of error of plus or minus 4%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount by which one thing is more or less than another:",
        "examples": [
          "by a margin of sth The president won the election by a tiny margin.",
          "a wide/large/comfortable margin They are the largest building society by a comfortable margin.",
          "a narrow/small/slim margin",
          "a 40-vote/5-point/2-to-1, etc. margin On the New York Stock Exchange, declines outpaced gainers by a 4-3 margin.",
          "Kennedy's margin of victory was only 719,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between the total cost of making and selling something and the price it is sold for:",
        "examples": [
          "a low/poor margin Intense competition leads to lower prices and margins.",
          "a high/good margin They wanted to produce higher margin products.",
          "a margin on sth The company will make a whopping 80% margin on this sale.",
          "Our increased profits are due to improved margins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between the amount of a loan and the value of the collateral (= property to be given to the lender if the money is not paid back):",
        "examples": [
          "The risk of default needs to be correctly priced in the bank's loan margins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money, shares, etc. that a client gives to a broker to hold, that protect the broker from loss on a contract",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you buy shares on margin, you borrow money in order to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Executives bought stocks on margin, putting up cash for only 10 per cent of the purchase price."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maria": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a police vehicle used to transport prisoners",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mariachi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of popular Mexican music played on instruments such as guitars, trumpets, and violins by a group of musicians:",
        "examples": [
          "The precise origins of mariachi are unknown.",
          "Mariachi music played in the background.",
          "Many of these girls want to continue playing mariachi professionally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of musicians who sing and play traditional Mexican music on instruments such as guitars, trumpets, and violins:",
        "examples": [
          "The band is considered the finest mariachi in the world.",
          "People danced and listened to mariachi bands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musician who plays traditional Mexican mariachi music on instruments such as guitars, trumpets, and violins:",
        "examples": [
          "For the party, she hired mariachis and offered Mexican food to her guests.",
          "Growing up, I really wanted to be a mariachi."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marigold": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant with bright yellow or orange flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd been planting marigolds in the border opposite.",
          "Another option is the slightly lurid marigold, which flowers generously once you dead-head it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of, usually yellow, rubber glove used when washing dishes and for other cleaning jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "It is hard to imagine him in a pinny with yellow Marigolds on his hands.",
          "They wore Marigold gloves and looked scary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant with bright yellow or orange flowers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "marijuana": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug, illegal in many countries, that is made from the dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant. Marijuana produces a pleasant feeling of being relaxed if smoked or eaten.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal drug that is made from the dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "marina": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small port that is used for pleasure rather than trade, often with hotels, restaurants, and bars",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small port that is designed for small pleasure boats:",
        "examples": [
          "Our sailboat is docked at the marina."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marinate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pour a marinade over meat or fish; to be left in a marinade:",
        "examples": [
          "Marinate the chicken in white wine for a couple of hours before frying.",
          "Leave the meat to marinate in the fridge overnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put fish, meat, or vegetables in a mixture of oil, vinegar or wine and spices before cooking, in order to flavor it or make it softer",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "marine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "related to the sea or sea transport:",
        "examples": [
          "The oil slick seriously threatens marine life around the islands.",
          "Marine biologists are concerned about the effects of untreated sewage that is flowing into coastal waters.",
          "One plane, a marine F18, was lost in the raid.",
          "The Central harbour area will be closed to all marine traffic from 3.45 p.m. to 4.30 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who works closely with the navy and is trained especially for military operations on land that begin from the sea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or near the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "a marine biologist",
          "The oil slick threatened marine life around the islands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the United States Marine Corps, a part of the US military forces that consists of soldiers who operate on land and sea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to the sea or sea transport:",
        "examples": [
          "The oil slick seriously threatens marine life around the islands.",
          "Over the years we have been rather shortsighted about protecting our marine environment.",
          "a marine engineer/biologist/ecologist"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mariners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sailor:",
        "examples": [
          "Many a mariner lost his life on these rocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works on a ship; a sailor",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "marines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "related to the sea or sea transport:",
        "examples": [
          "The oil slick seriously threatens marine life around the islands.",
          "Marine biologists are concerned about the effects of untreated sewage that is flowing into coastal waters.",
          "One plane, a marine F18, was lost in the raid.",
          "The Central harbour area will be closed to all marine traffic from 3.45 p.m. to 4.30 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who works closely with the navy and is trained especially for military operations on land that begin from the sea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or near the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "a marine biologist",
          "The oil slick threatened marine life around the islands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the United States Marine Corps, a part of the US military forces that consists of soldiers who operate on land and sea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to the sea or sea transport:",
        "examples": [
          "The oil slick seriously threatens marine life around the islands.",
          "Over the years we have been rather shortsighted about protecting our marine environment.",
          "a marine engineer/biologist/ecologist"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marino": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small country in western Europe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of San Marino:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy of the city of San Marino has always been closely bound to that of the country.",
          "San Marino is also notable in that cars are prohibited in much of the town centre."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marital": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with marriage:",
        "examples": [
          "They've been having marital problems, apparently.",
          "humorous You can't expect to live in a state of marital bliss.",
          "marital breakdown"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with marriage:",
        "examples": [
          "marital problems"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maritime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with human activity at sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Amalfi and Venice were important maritime powers.",
          "Make sure you visit the maritime museum if you're interested in anything to do with ships or seafaring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near the sea or coast:",
        "examples": [
          "The temperature change in winter is less pronounced in maritime areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with ships or the sea, or being near the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "a maritime museum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with human activity at sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Negotiators focused on the three pillars of maritime transport: international shipping, maritime auxiliary services, and access to and use of port facilities.",
          "maritime industry/workers/authorities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near the sea or coast:",
        "examples": [
          "maritime area/climate The temperature change in winter is less pronounced in maritime areas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mark": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small area on the surface of something that is damaged, dirty, or different in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "dirty mark There were dirty marks on her trousers where she had wiped her hands.",
          "leave a mark His fingers had left marks on the table's polished surface.",
          "She had a red mark on her arm where she'd burned herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a typical feature or one that allows you to recognize someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "distinguishing mark Did your attacker have any distinguishing marks, such as a scar or a birthmark?",
          "You can tell which puppy is which from the marks (also markings) on their fur."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol that is used for giving information:",
        "examples": [
          "I've put a mark on the map where I think we should go for a picnic.",
          "What do those marks in the middle of the road mean?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written or printed symbol:",
        "examples": [
          "a question mark",
          "an exclamation mark",
          "punctuation marks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judgment, expressed as a number or letter, about the quality of a piece of work done at school, college, or university:",
        "examples": [
          "get a mark What mark did you get in the biology exam?",
          "good marks Matilda's had very good marks in/for English throughout the year.",
          "full marks UK You scored full marks in the test - ten out of ten!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level intended or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "pass the mark Sales have already passed the million mark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that is understood to represent or show a characteristic of a person or thing or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "mark of respect He took off his hat as a mark of respect for her dead husband.",
          "mark of It's the mark of a gentleman to stand up when someone enters the room.",
          "I'd like to give this bottle of wine as a mark of appreciation for all the work you've done for us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to correct mistakes in and give points for a piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "mark an exam paper I was up half the night marking exam papers.",
          "be marked down UK You'll be marked down (= given a lower mark) for poor spelling and punctuation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a mark on something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure you don't mark the walls while you're moving the furniture around.",
          "A dark carpet won't mark as easily as a light one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent or show a characteristic of a person or thing or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "The band's songs have always been marked by controversial lyrics.",
          "The signing of the treaty marked a major milestone on the road to European union."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show respect for or commemorate:",
        "examples": [
          "mark an anniversary Tomorrow's parade will mark the 50th anniversary of the battle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show where something is by drawing or putting something somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "I've marked the route around the town's one-way system on the map.",
          "I'd like everyone to mark their progress on the chart every week.",
          "mark the spot A large stone cross marks the spot where Captain Smith and his party landed in 1607."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that a letter X written on a piece of paper, a map, etc. shows where something is hidden or can be found, or sometimes that a clear sign shows where something happened or can be found:",
        "examples": [
          "On the pirates' map, X marks the spot where the treasure is buried."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent a member of the opposing team from taking control of the ball by staying close to them all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "He was selected to mark the opposition's playmaker.",
          "I was being marked so closely that I found it hard to get into the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before a number to describe a particular version of a machine, especially one that is an improvement on the original version:",
        "examples": [
          "The car has enjoyed modest success since its launch, but the Mark 2 version is expected to be far more popular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before a number to show what temperature you should use for cooking something in a gas oven:",
        "examples": [
          "Cook at Mark 5 for 20 minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small area on the surface of something that is damaged, dirty, a different color, or in some other way not like the rest of the surface:",
        "examples": [
          "You’ve got paint marks on your shirt.",
          "There were skid marks where the car had gone off the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written or printed symbol:",
        "examples": [
          "a punctuation mark",
          "a check mark",
          "Put a mark in the box that corresponds to the correct answer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that is understood to represent a characteristic or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "As a mark of respect for those who died, there will be a minute of silence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter or number used as a measure of how good a student’s work is, usually given by a teacher; a grade:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a decent mark on my final exam and wound up with a B for the course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. If you give someone high/low marks for something, you judge that person to be good or bad in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d certainly give him high marks for perseverance, but he doesn’t have much talent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an intended result or an object aimed at:",
        "examples": [
          "Mass marketing techniques very often miss their intended marks.",
          "Her arrow hit the mark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent something that has happened in the past or is about to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "A guided tour will be held to mark the opening of the new school.",
          "Today marks my tenth anniversary with this company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a line, spot, color, etc., that is different from the rest of a surface on a small area of that surface :",
        "examples": [
          "Sale items are marked in red on the tags."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a number or letter on a student’s work that shows how good it is:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a stack of exam papers to mark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small area on a surface that is damaged, dirty, a different colour, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She returned the garment because it had a mark on the front."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol or sign which is used for showing where or what something is:",
        "examples": [
          "For every customer who comes through the door, put a mark in this column."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level that is important in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "the million dollar/10-billion/30-minute, etc. mark The Dow Jones Index broke through the 5,100 mark.",
          "pass/top/exceed the ... mark Sales have already passed the million mark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or score saying how good something is or how well someone has done:",
        "examples": [
          "We give them a mark out of ten for service, food quality, and value for money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows or proves a particular quality, feeling, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "With wine, an appellation is not necessarily a mark of quality.",
          "On the day of his funeral, the factory closed early as a mark of respect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an effect that changes someone or something, often in a bad way:",
        "examples": [
          "The hurricane continues to leave its mark on abandoned strip malls and empty houses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an important effect on something:",
        "examples": [
          "He is beginning to make his mark on the shape and direction of the Wall Street firm.",
          "I was very ambitious, and I wanted to make a mark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not correct:",
        "examples": [
          "His criticisms are way off the mark.",
          "You may only be guessing, but you are not far off the mark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not at the level that was expected:",
        "examples": [
          "It is difficult to pinpoint why sales are off the mark.",
          "Why are his projections so far off the mark?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good enough:",
        "examples": [
          "Her latest batch of work just isn't up to the mark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write, print, or put information on something:",
        "examples": [
          "mark sth with sth Make sure everything is marked with the sale price.",
          "be marked sth She divided the papers into piles marked \"action\" and \"no action\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be something or show that something exists:",
        "examples": [
          "That figure marks a 26% increase since the same time last year.",
          "The deal marked a high point in her career."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A marked change or difference in behaviour or in a situation is very obvious or noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a marked improvement in my health when I gave up smoking.",
          "Unemployment has fallen again, although the change is less marked than last month.",
          "The president spoke with passion for an hour, in marked contrast to his subdued address yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "obvious or noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a marked improvement in my health when I started exercising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "more/less marked In the US, the fall has been even more marked, from 10.1 per cent in September to 6.6 per cent.",
          "a marked slowdown/increase/change There has been a marked slowdown in revenue growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written or printed on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything in the store is being offered at 20% less than the marked price."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sign that shows where something is:",
        "examples": [
          "I've put in some markers where I planted the seeds.",
          "She reached the 500-metre marker in record time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a characteristic feature, gene, or substance that shows something is happening or likely to happen, or shows which person or animal something comes from:",
        "examples": [
          "DNA tests involve criminalists who look for genetic markers in samples of human tissues and bodily fluids.",
          "She argues that doctors should see unexplained pain as a marker for depression.",
          "Having this role played by a woman is a clear marker of social change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pen with a thick writing point for writing or drawing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol or object that gives information:",
        "examples": [
          "When the boats reached the halfway marker, the wind started to pick up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A marker is also a type of pen that makes a thick line:",
        "examples": [
          "She used a yellow, felt-tip marker to highlight certain words."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign that shows what something is like or proves that something exists:",
        "examples": [
          "a marker of sth The company sees its invitation to join the business forum as a marker of success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is used as a comparison to judge or decide things, especially to set a standard for the future:",
        "examples": [
          "a marker for sth This new-style cookbook was effectively the marker for all the books that followed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick pen for writing or drawing:",
        "examples": [
          "a black/permanent/washable marker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show clearly what your opinion or position about something is, and how you plan to act in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "By entering into this partnership, the company has put down a clear marker for the future.",
          "Now is the time for a clear marker to be laid down about levels of executive pay."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "markers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sign that shows where something is:",
        "examples": [
          "I've put in some markers where I planted the seeds.",
          "She reached the 500-metre marker in record time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a characteristic feature, gene, or substance that shows something is happening or likely to happen, or shows which person or animal something comes from:",
        "examples": [
          "DNA tests involve criminalists who look for genetic markers in samples of human tissues and bodily fluids.",
          "She argues that doctors should see unexplained pain as a marker for depression.",
          "Having this role played by a woman is a clear marker of social change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pen with a thick writing point for writing or drawing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol or object that gives information:",
        "examples": [
          "When the boats reached the halfway marker, the wind started to pick up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A marker is also a type of pen that makes a thick line:",
        "examples": [
          "She used a yellow, felt-tip marker to highlight certain words."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign that shows what something is like or proves that something exists:",
        "examples": [
          "a marker of sth The company sees its invitation to join the business forum as a marker of success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is used as a comparison to judge or decide things, especially to set a standard for the future:",
        "examples": [
          "a marker for sth This new-style cookbook was effectively the marker for all the books that followed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick pen for writing or drawing:",
        "examples": [
          "a black/permanent/washable marker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show clearly what your opinion or position about something is, and how you plan to act in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "By entering into this partnership, the company has put down a clear marker for the future.",
          "Now is the time for a clear marker to be laid down about levels of executive pay."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "market": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the people who might want to buy something, or a part of the world where something is sold:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you sure there's a market for the product?",
          "We estimate the potential market for the new phones to be around one million people in this country alone.",
          "The domestic market is still depressed, but demand abroad is picking up.",
          "They've increased their share of the market by ten percent over the past year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business or trade in a particular product, including financial products:",
        "examples": [
          "the coffee market",
          "the economic market",
          "the commodities market",
          "the stock market",
          "the job market",
          "the housing market"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "interested in buying something:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks for the offer, but I'm not in the market for another car right now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "We put our house on the market as soon as house prices started to rise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or event at which people meet in order to buy and sell things:",
        "examples": [
          "Fruit and vegetables are much fresher from/at the market than in the supermarket.",
          "She runs a stall at the farmer's market.",
          "The flower market is a big tourist attraction.",
          "a craft market",
          "Visit the area on market day for a glimpse of the real Paris."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shop that sells mainly food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "usual for a particular market (= the business or trade in a particular product or service):",
        "examples": [
          "The fee he received was below the market rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make goods available to buyers in a planned way that encourages people to buy more of them, for example by advertising:",
        "examples": [
          "Their products are very cleverly marketed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an open area, building, or event at which people gather to buy and sell goods or food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the demand for products or services:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you sure there’s a market for something like this?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A market is also an area or particular group that goods can be sold to:",
        "examples": [
          "the teenage/adult market",
          "domestic/foreign markets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A market is also the business or trade in a particular type of goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "the job/housing market"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advertise and offer goods for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a product that will sell if we can find the right way to market it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business or activity of buying and selling a particular product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "the car/coffee/telecoms, etc. market The telecoms market is evolving rapidly.",
          "the market in/for sth The battle for control of the London Stock Exchange aims to create a truly global market in shares.",
          "We need to increase our share of the market.",
          "Difficult market conditions contributed to a 9% decline in first-half profits.",
          "the US/local/world market The company claims to hold half of the US market by volume.",
          "booming/competitive/buoyant markets",
          "depressed/falling/weak markets",
          "to break into/capture/enter the market"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the world where something is or might be sold, or a particular group of people who buy or might buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "The emerging market where we see perhaps our strongest opportunity is China.",
          "create/find/open up a market The consoles are sold at the lowest possible price to create a market for profitable games.",
          "break into/enter/penetrate a market They've wanted to break into the market in Asia for some time.",
          "develop/expand/pursue markets We give the highest importance to expanding markets for existing products.",
          "a changing/growing/expanding market Time-share companies have adapted their sales packages to a changing market.",
          "an export/international/overseas market",
          "the corporate/teenage/youth market",
          "market information/assessment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "demand for a product or service, or the number of possible buyers for it:",
        "examples": [
          "a market for sth Is there still a market for fax machines since the advent of email?",
          "the domestic/global/world market The domestic market is still depressed.",
          "a big/large/growing market The subsidies created a big market for wind-turbine manufacturers in Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an economic system in which prices, salaries, employment, etc. are decided by how much people want and will pay for goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "His policy on pricing was to let the market decide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying and selling shares, bonds, commodities (= products that can be traded), currencies, etc., or a place where this is done:",
        "examples": [
          "Some investors gain unfair advantage by changing orders after markets have closed.",
          "If the market rises by 20% over the year, it means that the firm's income rises automatically by the same amount.",
          "Asian markets made strong gains overnight.",
          "on a/the market On the Chicago market, a bushel of wheat fell to 262.50 cents from 271.75 cents.",
          "trading on foreign markets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or event at which people meet in order to buy and sell things:",
        "examples": [
          "a covered/an outdoor/a street market",
          "a market stall/trader"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a store that sells mainly food:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you stop at the market to buy some milk?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be first, etc. to have a product ready for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "For some companies, being first to market is often more important than having the best product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive at the point where a product is ready to be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "If all goes well, the company hopes to bring the product to market in about two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer a new product for sale for the first time, or to be offered for sale for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "The big food processing company tests ingredients like cooking oil before they go to market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin selling shares, etc. on a stock exchange, or to begin to be sold on a stock exchange:",
        "examples": [
          "The company came to market in July, hitting a closing peak of 247p this week.",
          "We expect the company to be valued at about £80m when the shares come to market on May 22."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be more successful than any other company at selling a particular type of product:",
        "examples": [
          "They have cornered the market in cheap flights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a product gets to market, it is ready to be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "Better drugs can always get to market, ensuring patients access to the best medicine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "interested in buying something:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumers in the market for a new car may turn to more fuel-efficient options."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal in shares, bonds, etc. (= buy and sell them for others), so that buyers do not have to find sellers directly:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the main dealing banks will make markets only with real investors, not traders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available to be bought:",
        "examples": [
          "They put their house on the market, but it hasn't sold.",
          "This is the best mortgage rate available on the market at the present time.",
          "The number of properties coming onto the market also remained little changed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk money buying and selling shares, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He had an instinct for finance, subscribed to the Wall Street Journal, and played the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge so much for a product or service that nobody wants or is able to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "There are concerns that London is pricing itself out of the market as a European business base.",
          "Sharp rises in house prices in recent years are increasingly pricing many people out of the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer products for sale to buyers:",
        "examples": [
          "The two companies have formed a partnership to jointly market the range of drugs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage people to buy more of a particular product, for example by advertising:",
        "examples": [
          "market sth as sth Food marketed as lower fat has been proved to lull us into a false sense of security.",
          "market sth to sb The tobacco companies say they do not market their products to children.",
          "The company has to modernize how it markets its chocolate, taking into account parent concerns about obesity and high-sugar snacks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marketed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make goods available to buyers in a planned way that encourages people to buy more of them, for example by advertising:",
        "examples": [
          "Their products are very cleverly marketed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marketing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a job that involves encouraging people to buy a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "a career in marketing",
          "Our marketing people have come up with a great idea for the launch of the new model."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shopping:",
        "examples": [
          "We like to get the marketing done on Thursdays so we can have the weekend free."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work of advertising and offering goods or services for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "marketing strategies",
          "She’s the director of marketing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business activity that involves finding out what customers want, using that information to design products and services, and selling them effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr. Harris was previously director of sales and marketing.",
          "a marketing campaign/plan/strategy Part of her job involves devising clever marketing strategies.",
          "a marketing company/department/division He operated his own marketing company until his major client got sold last year.",
          "marketing costs/expenses/budget Loyal customers are easier to retain, so marketing costs for these customers should be lower.",
          "a marketing director/manager/officer He was marketing director of colouring and skincare products and has recently been appointed overall marketing director."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marketplace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of trading conditions or the business environment:",
        "examples": [
          "To remain competitive the company has to be able to adapt to the changing marketplace.",
          "It's essential that we maintain our position in the marketplace (= keep our share of business activity)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a website designed for people to buy and sell things:",
        "examples": [
          "He made eBay the leading internet marketplace.",
          "Online marketplaces have provided thieves with a convenient way of selling stolen goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small outside area in a town where there is a market:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll meet you in the marketplace next to the fountain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place, usually in an open area, where things are sold; a market",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of buying and selling in competitive conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts question whether the company can survive in a highly competitive marketplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where a particular product or service is bought or sold, or the conditions for buying and selling there:",
        "examples": [
          "enter/reach the marketplace Better quality diamonds produced in laboratories have been entering the marketplace.",
          "control/dominate a marketplace The company has the ability to dominate a marketplace even while branching out from its core product.",
          "compete in/succeed in a marketplace Small employers frequently struggle to compete in the marketplace.",
          "the global/international marketplace To remain competitive the company has to be able to adapt to the changing international marketplace.",
          "the marketplace for sth She helped create the marketplace for handcrafted computer cases.",
          "It's essential that we maintain our position in the marketplace.",
          "a competitive/crowded marketplace How do we promote our music in an already crowded marketplace?",
          "the financial/insurance/technology marketplace"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small outside area in a town designed for holding markets:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll meet you in the marketplace next to the fountain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "markets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the people who might want to buy something, or a part of the world where something is sold:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you sure there's a market for the product?",
          "We estimate the potential market for the new phones to be around one million people in this country alone.",
          "The domestic market is still depressed, but demand abroad is picking up.",
          "They've increased their share of the market by ten percent over the past year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business or trade in a particular product, including financial products:",
        "examples": [
          "the coffee market",
          "the economic market",
          "the commodities market",
          "the stock market",
          "the job market",
          "the housing market"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "interested in buying something:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks for the offer, but I'm not in the market for another car right now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "We put our house on the market as soon as house prices started to rise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or event at which people meet in order to buy and sell things:",
        "examples": [
          "Fruit and vegetables are much fresher from/at the market than in the supermarket.",
          "She runs a stall at the farmer's market.",
          "The flower market is a big tourist attraction.",
          "a craft market",
          "Visit the area on market day for a glimpse of the real Paris."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shop that sells mainly food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "usual for a particular market (= the business or trade in a particular product or service):",
        "examples": [
          "The fee he received was below the market rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make goods available to buyers in a planned way that encourages people to buy more of them, for example by advertising:",
        "examples": [
          "Their products are very cleverly marketed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an open area, building, or event at which people gather to buy and sell goods or food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the demand for products or services:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you sure there’s a market for something like this?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A market is also an area or particular group that goods can be sold to:",
        "examples": [
          "the teenage/adult market",
          "domestic/foreign markets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A market is also the business or trade in a particular type of goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "the job/housing market"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advertise and offer goods for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a product that will sell if we can find the right way to market it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business or activity of buying and selling a particular product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "the car/coffee/telecoms, etc. market The telecoms market is evolving rapidly.",
          "the market in/for sth The battle for control of the London Stock Exchange aims to create a truly global market in shares.",
          "We need to increase our share of the market.",
          "Difficult market conditions contributed to a 9% decline in first-half profits.",
          "the US/local/world market The company claims to hold half of the US market by volume.",
          "booming/competitive/buoyant markets",
          "depressed/falling/weak markets",
          "to break into/capture/enter the market"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the world where something is or might be sold, or a particular group of people who buy or might buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "The emerging market where we see perhaps our strongest opportunity is China.",
          "create/find/open up a market The consoles are sold at the lowest possible price to create a market for profitable games.",
          "break into/enter/penetrate a market They've wanted to break into the market in Asia for some time.",
          "develop/expand/pursue markets We give the highest importance to expanding markets for existing products.",
          "a changing/growing/expanding market Time-share companies have adapted their sales packages to a changing market.",
          "an export/international/overseas market",
          "the corporate/teenage/youth market",
          "market information/assessment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "demand for a product or service, or the number of possible buyers for it:",
        "examples": [
          "a market for sth Is there still a market for fax machines since the advent of email?",
          "the domestic/global/world market The domestic market is still depressed.",
          "a big/large/growing market The subsidies created a big market for wind-turbine manufacturers in Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an economic system in which prices, salaries, employment, etc. are decided by how much people want and will pay for goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "His policy on pricing was to let the market decide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying and selling shares, bonds, commodities (= products that can be traded), currencies, etc., or a place where this is done:",
        "examples": [
          "Some investors gain unfair advantage by changing orders after markets have closed.",
          "If the market rises by 20% over the year, it means that the firm's income rises automatically by the same amount.",
          "Asian markets made strong gains overnight.",
          "on a/the market On the Chicago market, a bushel of wheat fell to 262.50 cents from 271.75 cents.",
          "trading on foreign markets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or event at which people meet in order to buy and sell things:",
        "examples": [
          "a covered/an outdoor/a street market",
          "a market stall/trader"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a store that sells mainly food:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you stop at the market to buy some milk?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be first, etc. to have a product ready for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "For some companies, being first to market is often more important than having the best product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive at the point where a product is ready to be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "If all goes well, the company hopes to bring the product to market in about two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer a new product for sale for the first time, or to be offered for sale for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "The big food processing company tests ingredients like cooking oil before they go to market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin selling shares, etc. on a stock exchange, or to begin to be sold on a stock exchange:",
        "examples": [
          "The company came to market in July, hitting a closing peak of 247p this week.",
          "We expect the company to be valued at about £80m when the shares come to market on May 22."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be more successful than any other company at selling a particular type of product:",
        "examples": [
          "They have cornered the market in cheap flights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a product gets to market, it is ready to be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "Better drugs can always get to market, ensuring patients access to the best medicine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "interested in buying something:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumers in the market for a new car may turn to more fuel-efficient options."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal in shares, bonds, etc. (= buy and sell them for others), so that buyers do not have to find sellers directly:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the main dealing banks will make markets only with real investors, not traders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available to be bought:",
        "examples": [
          "They put their house on the market, but it hasn't sold.",
          "This is the best mortgage rate available on the market at the present time.",
          "The number of properties coming onto the market also remained little changed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk money buying and selling shares, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He had an instinct for finance, subscribed to the Wall Street Journal, and played the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge so much for a product or service that nobody wants or is able to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "There are concerns that London is pricing itself out of the market as a European business base.",
          "Sharp rises in house prices in recent years are increasingly pricing many people out of the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer products for sale to buyers:",
        "examples": [
          "The two companies have formed a partnership to jointly market the range of drugs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage people to buy more of a particular product, for example by advertising:",
        "examples": [
          "market sth as sth Food marketed as lower fat has been proved to lull us into a false sense of security.",
          "market sth to sb The tobacco companies say they do not market their products to children.",
          "The company has to modernize how it markets its chocolate, taking into account parent concerns about obesity and high-sugar snacks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pattern on the body of an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "There are a couple of fish with blue markings, and a few more with gold stripes down the side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark that makes it possible to recognize something:",
        "examples": [
          "The army said the relief flight would be too dangerous as none of its helicopters had Red Cross markings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of checking, correcting, and giving a mark to students' written work:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't go out with the others because I had a pile of marking to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of staying close to an opposing player in order to stop them from playing the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "Effective marking is often the key to a team's success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "noticeable spots or areas on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the fishes had blue and white markings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "markings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pattern on the body of an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "There are a couple of fish with blue markings, and a few more with gold stripes down the side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark that makes it possible to recognize something:",
        "examples": [
          "The army said the relief flight would be too dangerous as none of its helicopters had Red Cross markings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of checking, correcting, and giving a mark to students' written work:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't go out with the others because I had a pile of marking to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of staying close to an opposing player in order to stop them from playing the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "Effective marking is often the key to a team's success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "noticeable spots or areas on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the fishes had blue and white markings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small area on the surface of something that is damaged, dirty, or different in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "dirty mark There were dirty marks on her trousers where she had wiped her hands.",
          "leave a mark His fingers had left marks on the table's polished surface.",
          "She had a red mark on her arm where she'd burned herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a typical feature or one that allows you to recognize someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "distinguishing mark Did your attacker have any distinguishing marks, such as a scar or a birthmark?",
          "You can tell which puppy is which from the marks (also markings) on their fur."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol that is used for giving information:",
        "examples": [
          "I've put a mark on the map where I think we should go for a picnic.",
          "What do those marks in the middle of the road mean?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written or printed symbol:",
        "examples": [
          "a question mark",
          "an exclamation mark",
          "punctuation marks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judgment, expressed as a number or letter, about the quality of a piece of work done at school, college, or university:",
        "examples": [
          "get a mark What mark did you get in the biology exam?",
          "good marks Matilda's had very good marks in/for English throughout the year.",
          "full marks UK You scored full marks in the test - ten out of ten!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level intended or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "pass the mark Sales have already passed the million mark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that is understood to represent or show a characteristic of a person or thing or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "mark of respect He took off his hat as a mark of respect for her dead husband.",
          "mark of It's the mark of a gentleman to stand up when someone enters the room.",
          "I'd like to give this bottle of wine as a mark of appreciation for all the work you've done for us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to correct mistakes in and give points for a piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "mark an exam paper I was up half the night marking exam papers.",
          "be marked down UK You'll be marked down (= given a lower mark) for poor spelling and punctuation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a mark on something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure you don't mark the walls while you're moving the furniture around.",
          "A dark carpet won't mark as easily as a light one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent or show a characteristic of a person or thing or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "The band's songs have always been marked by controversial lyrics.",
          "The signing of the treaty marked a major milestone on the road to European union."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show respect for or commemorate:",
        "examples": [
          "mark an anniversary Tomorrow's parade will mark the 50th anniversary of the battle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show where something is by drawing or putting something somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "I've marked the route around the town's one-way system on the map.",
          "I'd like everyone to mark their progress on the chart every week.",
          "mark the spot A large stone cross marks the spot where Captain Smith and his party landed in 1607."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that a letter X written on a piece of paper, a map, etc. shows where something is hidden or can be found, or sometimes that a clear sign shows where something happened or can be found:",
        "examples": [
          "On the pirates' map, X marks the spot where the treasure is buried."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent a member of the opposing team from taking control of the ball by staying close to them all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "He was selected to mark the opposition's playmaker.",
          "I was being marked so closely that I found it hard to get into the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before a number to describe a particular version of a machine, especially one that is an improvement on the original version:",
        "examples": [
          "The car has enjoyed modest success since its launch, but the Mark 2 version is expected to be far more popular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before a number to show what temperature you should use for cooking something in a gas oven:",
        "examples": [
          "Cook at Mark 5 for 20 minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small area on the surface of something that is damaged, dirty, a different color, or in some other way not like the rest of the surface:",
        "examples": [
          "You’ve got paint marks on your shirt.",
          "There were skid marks where the car had gone off the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written or printed symbol:",
        "examples": [
          "a punctuation mark",
          "a check mark",
          "Put a mark in the box that corresponds to the correct answer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that is understood to represent a characteristic or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "As a mark of respect for those who died, there will be a minute of silence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter or number used as a measure of how good a student’s work is, usually given by a teacher; a grade:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a decent mark on my final exam and wound up with a B for the course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. If you give someone high/low marks for something, you judge that person to be good or bad in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d certainly give him high marks for perseverance, but he doesn’t have much talent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an intended result or an object aimed at:",
        "examples": [
          "Mass marketing techniques very often miss their intended marks.",
          "Her arrow hit the mark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent something that has happened in the past or is about to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "A guided tour will be held to mark the opening of the new school.",
          "Today marks my tenth anniversary with this company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a line, spot, color, etc., that is different from the rest of a surface on a small area of that surface :",
        "examples": [
          "Sale items are marked in red on the tags."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a number or letter on a student’s work that shows how good it is:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a stack of exam papers to mark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small area on a surface that is damaged, dirty, a different colour, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She returned the garment because it had a mark on the front."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol or sign which is used for showing where or what something is:",
        "examples": [
          "For every customer who comes through the door, put a mark in this column."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level that is important in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "the million dollar/10-billion/30-minute, etc. mark The Dow Jones Index broke through the 5,100 mark.",
          "pass/top/exceed the ... mark Sales have already passed the million mark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or score saying how good something is or how well someone has done:",
        "examples": [
          "We give them a mark out of ten for service, food quality, and value for money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows or proves a particular quality, feeling, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "With wine, an appellation is not necessarily a mark of quality.",
          "On the day of his funeral, the factory closed early as a mark of respect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an effect that changes someone or something, often in a bad way:",
        "examples": [
          "The hurricane continues to leave its mark on abandoned strip malls and empty houses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an important effect on something:",
        "examples": [
          "He is beginning to make his mark on the shape and direction of the Wall Street firm.",
          "I was very ambitious, and I wanted to make a mark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not correct:",
        "examples": [
          "His criticisms are way off the mark.",
          "You may only be guessing, but you are not far off the mark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not at the level that was expected:",
        "examples": [
          "It is difficult to pinpoint why sales are off the mark.",
          "Why are his projections so far off the mark?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good enough:",
        "examples": [
          "Her latest batch of work just isn't up to the mark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write, print, or put information on something:",
        "examples": [
          "mark sth with sth Make sure everything is marked with the sale price.",
          "be marked sth She divided the papers into piles marked \"action\" and \"no action\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be something or show that something exists:",
        "examples": [
          "That figure marks a 26% increase since the same time last year.",
          "The deal marked a high point in her career."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marksman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who can shoot a gun very accurately:",
        "examples": [
          "Police marksmen were called to the scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone skilled at shooting accurately",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "marksmanship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "skill in shooting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "skill in shooting:",
        "examples": [
          "The competitors display their marksmanship at targets along the ski route."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marksmen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who can shoot a gun very accurately:",
        "examples": [
          "Police marksmen were called to the scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone skilled at shooting accurately",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "marlin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long fish with a pointed top jaw, often caught for sport",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "marmalade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft substance with a sweet but slightly bitter taste, made by cooking fruit such as oranges with sugar to preserve it. It is eaten on bread, usually for breakfast.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft food made by cooking fruit, esp. oranges, with sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "She spread marmalade on her toast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maroon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dark reddish-purple colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a dark reddish-purple colour:",
        "examples": [
          "He prefers to be seen in uniform, proudly sporting the maroon beret of his old regiment.",
          "The flowers are deep maroon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave someone in a place from which they cannot escape:",
        "examples": [
          "Blackbeard deliberately wrecked his ship and marooned his men before making off with their treasure.",
          "They would invite him to follow them onto the roof, then slip back inside and lock the window, marooning him up there for the rest of the day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) a dark brown-red color:",
        "examples": [
          "a maroon tie"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marooned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "left in a place from which you cannot escape:",
        "examples": [
          "What would you miss most if you found yourself marooned on a desert island?",
          "The police are advising motorists marooned by the blizzards to stay in their cars until the rescue services can reach them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "left in a place from which you cannot escape:",
        "examples": [
          "My flight was canceled because of a snowstorm and I was marooned at the Denver airport."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marquee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large tent used for eating and drinking in at events held mainly outside that involve a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "We're planning to hold the wedding reception in a marquee in the garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a roof-like structure that sticks out over the entrance to a public building, especially a theatre, and on which there is usually a sign",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the main performer or sports person in a show, film, sports event, etc. or being the performer, etc. whose name will attract most people to the show, film, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The studio chiefs wanted a marquee name in the lead role, not some unknown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a covered entrance to a theater with a sign that shows the names of the movies or play that you can see",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "marquis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man of high social rank in Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "marriage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a legally accepted relationship between two people in which they live together, or the official ceremony that results in this:",
        "examples": [
          "They had a long and happy marriage.",
          "She went to live in another state after the break-up of her marriage.",
          "She has two daughters by her first marriage.",
          "the marriage ceremony",
          "The court decision legalized gay/same-sex marriage (= a marriage between two people of the same sex)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of relationship between people in which they live as married people but their relationship is not legally accepted :",
        "examples": [
          "I believe that marriage is a divine institution and doesn't need legal status to be valid.",
          "He has several wives, but our country does not recognize all of his marriages.",
          "Common-law marriage (= a marriage that is not official but is accepted because the people have lived together for a very long time) is only recognized in a few states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a marriage in which the partners have married not because they love each other, but in order to get an advantage, such as the right to live in the other partner's country:",
        "examples": [
          "Marriages of convenience carry the risk of prosecution and even deportation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a combination of two or more things:",
        "examples": [
          "His music is a marriage of jazz, blues, and pop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legally accepted relationship between a man and a woman in which they live as husband and wife, or the official ceremony which results in this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a long and happy marriage"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marriages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a legally accepted relationship between two people in which they live together, or the official ceremony that results in this:",
        "examples": [
          "They had a long and happy marriage.",
          "She went to live in another state after the break-up of her marriage.",
          "She has two daughters by her first marriage.",
          "the marriage ceremony",
          "The court decision legalized gay/same-sex marriage (= a marriage between two people of the same sex)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of relationship between people in which they live as married people but their relationship is not legally accepted :",
        "examples": [
          "I believe that marriage is a divine institution and doesn't need legal status to be valid.",
          "He has several wives, but our country does not recognize all of his marriages.",
          "Common-law marriage (= a marriage that is not official but is accepted because the people have lived together for a very long time) is only recognized in a few states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a marriage in which the partners have married not because they love each other, but in order to get an advantage, such as the right to live in the other partner's country:",
        "examples": [
          "Marriages of convenience carry the risk of prosecution and even deportation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a combination of two or more things:",
        "examples": [
          "His music is a marriage of jazz, blues, and pop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legally accepted relationship between a man and a woman in which they live as husband and wife, or the official ceremony which results in this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a long and happy marriage"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "married": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a wife or husband:",
        "examples": [
          "a married couple",
          "We've been happily married for five years.",
          "Please state whether you are single, cohabiting, married, separated, divorced or widowed.",
          "Smith was married with two children.",
          "So how are you enjoying married life?",
          "She had an affair with a married man.",
          "The survey reveals that two-thirds of married women earn less than their husbands.",
          "So how long have you been married to Nicky?",
          "figurative Rachel seems to be married to (= very involved with) her new job at the moment, so we hardly ever see her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin a legal relationship with someone as their husband or wife:",
        "examples": [
          "When are you getting married?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become the legally accepted husband or wife of someone in an official or religious ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "Men tend to marry later than women.",
          "Paul married Lucy four years ago.",
          "They don't have any plans to marry at present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform the ceremony of marriage as a priest or official:",
        "examples": [
          "The royal couple were married by the Archbishop of Canterbury ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine two different qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "a design which marries fun with function"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for emphasis or to express an emotion, such as surprise or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Marry, who goes there?",
          "Marry, I fear thee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become the legally accepted husband or wife of someone in an official or religious ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He married Lori, his girlfriend from high school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To marry is also to perform the ceremony for two people that makes them legally married:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Judge Wilcox married us at City Hall."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marrow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "soft tissue containing a lot of fat in the centre of a bone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long round vegetable with a thick green or yellow skin, white flesh, and a lot of seeds at its centre. Marrows are a type of squash.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the soft, fatty tissue in the center of bones",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "marry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become the legally accepted husband or wife of someone in an official or religious ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "Men tend to marry later than women.",
          "Paul married Lucy four years ago.",
          "They don't have any plans to marry at present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform the ceremony of marriage as a priest or official:",
        "examples": [
          "The royal couple were married by the Archbishop of Canterbury ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine two different qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "a design which marries fun with function"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for emphasis or to express an emotion, such as surprise or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Marry, who goes there?",
          "Marry, I fear thee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become the legally accepted husband or wife of someone in an official or religious ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He married Lori, his girlfriend from high school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To marry is also to perform the ceremony for two people that makes them legally married:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Judge Wilcox married us at City Hall."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marrying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become the legally accepted husband or wife of someone in an official or religious ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "Men tend to marry later than women.",
          "Paul married Lucy four years ago.",
          "They don't have any plans to marry at present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform the ceremony of marriage as a priest or official:",
        "examples": [
          "The royal couple were married by the Archbishop of Canterbury ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine two different qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "a design which marries fun with function"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the planet fourth in order of distance from the sun, after Earth and before Jupiter:",
        "examples": [
          "Mars is sometimes called the Red Planet because of its distinctive colour.",
          "So is there life on Mars?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Roman mythology (= ancient stories), the god of war:",
        "examples": [
          "The work depicts Mars, the god of war, choosing between Minerva and Venus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the planet fourth in order of distance from the sun, after the earth and before Jupiter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "marsh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "ground near a lake, a river, or the sea that often floods and is always wet:",
        "examples": [
          "At the mouth of the river is a large area of marsh.",
          "Rain had been falling steadily all day and the ground had become a marsh."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area of marsh:",
        "examples": [
          "At low tide in the estuary, cows graze on the marshes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of low, wet land, usually covered with tall grasses:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The marshes along the coast are home to many shorebirds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marshal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bring together or organize people or things in order to achieve a particular aim:",
        "examples": [
          "The fighting in the city followed reports of the rebels marshalling their forces in the countryside.",
          "The company is marshalling its forces/resources for a long court case.",
          "They had marshalled an armada of 1,000 boats to help clear up the oil.",
          "It is unlikely that the rebels will be able to marshal as much firepower as the government troops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official who is involved in the running of a public event:",
        "examples": [
          "Marshals struggled in vain to prevent spectators rushing onto the racetrack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is involved in a public event, especially a famous person chosen to lead a parade:",
        "examples": [
          "The parade's grand marshal carried an elaborately carved staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a government official who is responsible for putting the decisions of a law court into action:",
        "examples": [
          "US marshals specialize in finding fugitives and escapees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title used for important officers in the armed forces of some countries:",
        "examples": [
          "a field marshal/air vice marshal",
          "Marshal Pétain",
          "[ as form of address ] Yes, Marshal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title used for police or fire officers in some parts of the US:",
        "examples": [
          "The deputy state fire marshal led the arson investigation.",
          "[ as form of address ] Thank you, Marshal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gather or organize people or things, esp. in order to achieve a particular aim:",
        "examples": [
          "The president is trying to marshal support for his plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official who arranges and controls a public ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor was the honorary grand marshal of the St. Patrick’s Day parade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a government official who is responsible for putting the decisions of a law court into effect:",
        "examples": [
          "He was conducted to the airport by federal marshals and deported."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In some parts of the US, marshal is also a title used for police or fire department officers of high rank.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "marshall": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country formed of a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "marshals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bring together or organize people or things in order to achieve a particular aim:",
        "examples": [
          "The fighting in the city followed reports of the rebels marshalling their forces in the countryside.",
          "The company is marshalling its forces/resources for a long court case.",
          "They had marshalled an armada of 1,000 boats to help clear up the oil.",
          "It is unlikely that the rebels will be able to marshal as much firepower as the government troops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official who is involved in the running of a public event:",
        "examples": [
          "Marshals struggled in vain to prevent spectators rushing onto the racetrack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is involved in a public event, especially a famous person chosen to lead a parade:",
        "examples": [
          "The parade's grand marshal carried an elaborately carved staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a government official who is responsible for putting the decisions of a law court into action:",
        "examples": [
          "US marshals specialize in finding fugitives and escapees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title used for important officers in the armed forces of some countries:",
        "examples": [
          "a field marshal/air vice marshal",
          "Marshal Pétain",
          "[ as form of address ] Yes, Marshal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title used for police or fire officers in some parts of the US:",
        "examples": [
          "The deputy state fire marshal led the arson investigation.",
          "[ as form of address ] Thank you, Marshal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gather or organize people or things, esp. in order to achieve a particular aim:",
        "examples": [
          "The president is trying to marshal support for his plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official who arranges and controls a public ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor was the honorary grand marshal of the St. Patrick’s Day parade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a government official who is responsible for putting the decisions of a law court into effect:",
        "examples": [
          "He was conducted to the airport by federal marshals and deported."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In some parts of the US, marshal is also a title used for police or fire department officers of high rank.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "marshmallow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft, sweet, pink or white food:",
        "examples": [
          "Why don't we toast some marshmallows over the fire?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not strong, brave, or confident:",
        "examples": [
          "The situation called for someone tough, and I was a complete marshmallow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, often white, candy made mainly of sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We roasted marshmallows over the campfire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marshmallows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft, sweet, pink or white food:",
        "examples": [
          "Why don't we toast some marshmallows over the fire?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not strong, brave, or confident:",
        "examples": [
          "The situation called for someone tough, and I was a complete marshmallow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, often white, candy made mainly of sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We roasted marshmallows over the campfire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mart": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a market or shopping centre:",
        "examples": [
          "He runs a food mart in Richmond.",
          "discount marts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a market or place where goods are sold:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll pick up some snacks at the food mart on the corner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a store or shopping centre:",
        "examples": [
          "The company thinks a smaller mart featuring health-care products would succeed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a market, usually for buying and selling animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The cows and sheep were taken to the auction mart in Penrith."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "martial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to soldiers, war, or life in the armed forces",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or suitable for war",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "martian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a creature, usually appearing in films and books, who is believed to come from Mars",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the planet Mars, or to creatures that are believed to come from Mars :",
        "examples": [
          "a study of the Martian atmosphere in comparison with that of Earth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the planet Mars:",
        "examples": [
          "the Martian atmosphere"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "martians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a creature, usually appearing in films and books, who is believed to come from Mars",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the planet Mars, or to creatures that are believed to come from Mars :",
        "examples": [
          "a study of the Martian atmosphere in comparison with that of Earth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the planet Mars:",
        "examples": [
          "the Martian atmosphere"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "martin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small bird like a swallow but with a shorter tail",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "martini": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an alcoholic drink that combines gin and vermouth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an alcoholic drink usually made with gin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "martinis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an alcoholic drink that combines gin and vermouth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an alcoholic drink usually made with gin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "martyr": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who suffers very much or is killed because of their religious or political beliefs, and is often admired because of it:",
        "examples": [
          "a Christian/Islamic/religious martyr",
          "She fought against racism all her life and died a martyr to the cause."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to get sympathy from others when he or she has a problem or too much work, usually when that person caused the problem or chose to do the work himself or herself:",
        "examples": [
          "She offers to do extra work, then plays the martyr!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone because of their religious or political beliefs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who suffers greatly or is killed, esp. because of political or religious beliefs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be killed or be made to suffer because of your beliefs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "martyrdom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone suffers or is killed because of their religious or political beliefs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a martyr’s suffering or death:",
        "examples": [
          "the martyrdom of St. Catherine"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "martyrs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who suffers very much or is killed because of their religious or political beliefs, and is often admired because of it:",
        "examples": [
          "a Christian/Islamic/religious martyr",
          "She fought against racism all her life and died a martyr to the cause."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to get sympathy from others when he or she has a problem or too much work, usually when that person caused the problem or chose to do the work himself or herself:",
        "examples": [
          "She offers to do extra work, then plays the martyr!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone because of their religious or political beliefs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who suffers greatly or is killed, esp. because of political or religious beliefs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be killed or be made to suffer because of your beliefs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "marvel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show or experience great surprise or admiration:",
        "examples": [
          "We paused to marvel at the view.",
          "[ + that ] I often marvel that humans can treat each other so badly.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Just look at that waterfall! Isn't it amazing?\" she marvelled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thing or person that is very surprising or causes a lot of admiration:",
        "examples": [
          "This miniature phone is the latest technological marvel from Japan.",
          "It's a marvel (to me) how they've managed to build the tunnel so quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or experience great surprise or admiration:",
        "examples": [
          "Tourists marvel at the panoramic view.",
          "I marvel at her patience with the children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is very surprising or admirable:",
        "examples": [
          "This gadget is a technological marvel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marvellous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "He's done a marvellous job of the decorating.",
          "It took me ages to get it right, but it was a marvellous feeling when I did.",
          "It's marvellous how everyone's tried to help.",
          "He was a truly marvellous storyteller.",
          "We've achieved some marvellous results with this new drug."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marvelous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "He's done a marvelous job of the painting.",
          "It took me forever to get it right, but it was a marvelous feeling when I did.",
          "It's marvelous how everyone's tried to help.",
          "He was a truly marvelous storyteller.",
          "We've achieved some marvelous results with this new drug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "This marvelous invention will help many disabled people.",
          "We’ve had some marvelous results with this drug."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marvelously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely, or extremely well:",
        "examples": [
          "We've had a few arguments over the years, but in general we get along marvelously.",
          "She dresses marvelously well."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Catholic prayer to Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a very long pass, made in an attempt to score, that is not usually successful",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "maryland": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the eastern US, whose capital city is Annapolis:",
        "examples": [
          "The family had been in Maryland for many years.",
          "Maryland is one of the richest states in the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "marzipan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft, yellow or white food made from almonds, sugar, and eggs, used for decorating cakes and making sweets",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mother:",
        "examples": [
          "As my old ma used to say, you can't spend what you ain't got.",
          "[ as form of address ] What's wrong, Ma?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title for an old woman:",
        "examples": [
          "Ma Johnson always used to bake the best cookies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Julia Richards, MA",
          "My brother has an MA in linguistics.",
          "She's studying for/doing an MA in French literature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Massachusetts: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "mother:",
        "examples": [
          "She was thrilled when her baby said, \"Ma.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Master of Arts:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother has an M.A. in linguistics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Master of Arts: an advanced university degree in a subject such as literature, language, or history:",
        "examples": [
          "She's studying for an MA in Anthropology.",
          "an MA course/degree/dissertation/programme The MA course is more intense than an undergraduate degree.",
          "Many of our MA students study on a part-time basis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mascara": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick dark liquid make-up that is used to make eyelashes dark and make them appear thicker and longer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "makeup used to make eyelashes appear darker and thicker",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mascot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, animal, or object that is believed to bring good luck, or one that represents an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a team mascot",
          "The Olympic Games always have an official mascot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, animal, or object used as a symbol and believed to bring good luck:",
        "examples": [
          "Their team’s mascot is a goat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mascots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, animal, or object that is believed to bring good luck, or one that represents an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a team mascot",
          "The Olympic Games always have an official mascot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, animal, or object used as a symbol and believed to bring good luck:",
        "examples": [
          "Their team’s mascot is a goat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "masculine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having characteristics that are traditionally thought to be typical of or suitable for men:",
        "examples": [
          "a masculine appearance/voice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to the group of nouns, pronouns, etc. that are not feminine or neuter:",
        "examples": [
          "The French word for \"sun\"' is masculine but the German word is feminine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having qualities traditionally considered to be suitable for a man:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a movie likely to appeal to a masculine audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being a noun or pronoun of a type that refers to males, or in some other languages, being a noun of a type that refers to things considered as male",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "masculinity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the characteristics that are traditionally thought to be typical of or suitable for men:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think his masculinity is in question."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to crush food, usually after cooking it, so that it forms a soft mass:",
        "examples": [
          "Mash the potatoes and then mix in the butter and herbs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to violently crush part of a body or an object:",
        "examples": [
          "be mashed up His face was badly mashed up in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press a button quickly, repeatedly, and with a lot of force, usually showing a lack of care or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people prefer mashing buttons on a games console to reading.",
          "She lifted her 2-year old so he could mash the button for the lift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "sausage and mash"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to beat or crush something into a soft mass:",
        "examples": [
          "Mash the potatoes, adding warm milk and butter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mashed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "crushed:",
        "examples": [
          "mashed carrots"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mask": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a covering for all or part of the face that protects, hides, or decorates the person wearing it:",
        "examples": [
          "a gas mask",
          "a surgical mask",
          "Masks were compulsory on public transport for health reasons.",
          "The bank robbers wore masks throughout the raid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cream or a piece of thin material that is left on the skin for some time and then removed, in order to make the skin look and feel better:",
        "examples": [
          "This mask quickly absorbs excess oil and leaves skin soft and clean.",
          "If you feel like spoiling your skin, you can try a foot mask."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "appearance or behaviour that hides the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper revealed the sordid truth behind his mask of respectability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area around the eyes of an animal or bird that is a different colour to the rest of its face:",
        "examples": [
          "The bird has a yellow face with a dark mask."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from being seen or noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "I've put some flowers in there to mask the smell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a covering for all or part of the face, worn for protection or to hide the face:",
        "examples": [
          "a gas mask",
          "an exhibit of African masks",
          "The children all wore Halloween masks that were supposed to frighten us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from being seen or noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "The tastelessness of the meat was masked by a heavy gravy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "masked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wearing a mask:",
        "examples": [
          "Suddenly two masked gunmen burst into the shop and demanded all the cash in the till."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "masking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from being seen or noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "I've put some flowers in there to mask the smell."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "masks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a covering for all or part of the face that protects, hides, or decorates the person wearing it:",
        "examples": [
          "a gas mask",
          "a surgical mask",
          "Masks were compulsory on public transport for health reasons.",
          "The bank robbers wore masks throughout the raid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cream or a piece of thin material that is left on the skin for some time and then removed, in order to make the skin look and feel better:",
        "examples": [
          "This mask quickly absorbs excess oil and leaves skin soft and clean.",
          "If you feel like spoiling your skin, you can try a foot mask."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "appearance or behaviour that hides the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper revealed the sordid truth behind his mask of respectability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area around the eyes of an animal or bird that is a different colour to the rest of its face:",
        "examples": [
          "The bird has a yellow face with a dark mask."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from being seen or noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "I've put some flowers in there to mask the smell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a covering for all or part of the face, worn for protection or to hide the face:",
        "examples": [
          "a gas mask",
          "an exhibit of African masks",
          "The children all wore Halloween masks that were supposed to frighten us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from being seen or noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "The tastelessness of the meat was masked by a heavy gravy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "masochism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of getting sexual pleasure from being hurt or controlled by another person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the enjoyment of an activity or situation that most people would find very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I reckon you need to be into masochism to run marathons."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "masochist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who gets sexual pleasure from being hurt or controlled by another person:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a voyeur and a masochist.",
          "I'm not a masochist who wants to be bullied."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who enjoys an activity or situation that most people would find very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I may be a masochist, taking on all this work, but I like the challenge.",
          "Cyclists may be the sports world's greatest masochists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gets pleasure from being hurt by another person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "masochistic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "getting sexual pleasure from being hurt or controlled by another person:",
        "examples": [
          "masochistic behaviour/pleasure/fantasies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "enjoying an activity or situation that most people would find very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The race is known for its masochistic mountain terrain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mason": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is trained to work with bricks and stones used in buildings",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "masonry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the bricks and pieces of stone that are used to make a building:",
        "examples": [
          "Several of the firefighters were injured by falling masonry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skill of building with brick and stone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "The museum will be a public face of Masonry.",
          "Modern Masonry was founded by middle-class gentlemen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something, esp. the walls of a building, made of bricks or stone",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "masquerade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that is intended to prevent the truth about something unpleasant or not wanted from becoming known:",
        "examples": [
          "They kept up the masquerade of being happily married for over 30 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a party or dance where people wear masks (= coverings over part or all of the face) or other disguises (= clothes that hide who you are or make you look like someone else):",
        "examples": [
          "When she agrees to accompany him to a masquerade, she does not know who exactly she is dancing with.",
          "The convention finished with a masquerade ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a party or dance in which people wear masks (= coverings for the face):",
        "examples": [
          "There were dozens of masquerade balls, parades, street dances, and fancy dress parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A masquerade is also a false show or appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m afraid we will not have a fair election but another masquerade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend or appear to be:",
        "examples": [
          "In this business, there are a lot of unqualified people masquerading as experts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "masquerading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that is intended to prevent the truth about something unpleasant or not wanted from becoming known:",
        "examples": [
          "They kept up the masquerade of being happily married for over 30 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a party or dance where people wear masks (= coverings over part or all of the face) or other disguises (= clothes that hide who you are or make you look like someone else):",
        "examples": [
          "When she agrees to accompany him to a masquerade, she does not know who exactly she is dancing with.",
          "The convention finished with a masquerade ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a party or dance in which people wear masks (= coverings for the face):",
        "examples": [
          "There were dozens of masquerade balls, parades, street dances, and fancy dress parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A masquerade is also a false show or appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m afraid we will not have a fair election but another masquerade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend or appear to be:",
        "examples": [
          "In this business, there are a lot of unqualified people masquerading as experts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having an effect on or involving a large number of people or forming a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "weapons of mass destruction",
          "a mass murderer",
          "mass starvation",
          "Opposition groups plan to stage mass demonstrations all over the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something that has no particular shape or arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "The explosion reduced the church to a mass of rubble.",
          "The forest is a mass of colour in autumn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I've got masses to do at the weekend.",
          "There were masses of people in town today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The mass of the people support the reforms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solid lump with no clear shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The sauce was now a sticky mass at the bottom of the pan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ordinary people who form the largest group in a society:",
        "examples": [
          "He was popular with the rich but failed to win the support of the masses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of matter in any solid object or in any volume of liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "The acceleration of a body equals the force exerted on it divided by its mass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between the mass of a nucleus (= central part of an atom) and the mass of the separate pieces that make up the nucleus",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a religious ceremony in some Christian Churches based on Jesus' last meal with his disciples, or music written for parts of this ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "to go to Mass"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come together in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of troops have massed along the border in preparation for an invasion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount or number:",
        "examples": [
          "A mass of earth and granite slid down into the narrow gorge.",
          "We had to wade through masses of seaweed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of matter in any solid object or in any volume of liquid or gas",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The mass defect is the difference between the mass of a nucleus (= central part of an atom) and the mass of the separate pieces that make up the nucleus.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outside size or shape of an object, or how big it appears to be",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come or bring together in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The crowd massed around the entrance to the exhibition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving or having an effect on a large number of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "weapons of mass destruction",
          "They hope the new movie will appeal to a mass audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in the Roman Catholic Church) a religious ceremony based on Jesus’s last meal with his disciples (= the men who followed him), or music written for the parts of this ceremony",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having an effect on or involving a large number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been two decades of mass unemployment.",
          "mass audience/appeal A smaller company could produce a breakthrough product with mass appeal.",
          "mass consumerism/consumption The society that we live in now is so geared to spending and mass consumerism.",
          "a mass protest/rally/action"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of matter in any solid object or volume of liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "These activities help strengthen bones and increase their mass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The media company has enjoyed a mass of hype.",
          "They were part of the large mass of consumers who acquired a credit card in the 1980s."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "massachusetts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the northeastern US, whose capital city is Boston:",
        "examples": [
          "He returned to Massachusetts and became a teacher.",
          "Massachusetts is split into multiple areas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "massacre": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act of killing a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "He ordered the massacre of 2,000 women and children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bad defeat, especially in sport:",
        "examples": [
          "The manager resigned after the team's 7–2 massacre in the final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill many people in a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of civilians were massacred in the raid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat an opponent very badly in a competition or election:",
        "examples": [
          "England was massacred 5–0 by France in the semifinal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the killing of a large number of people, esp. people who are not involved in any fighting or have no way of defending themselves",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "massacred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill many people in a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of civilians were massacred in the raid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat an opponent very badly in a competition or election:",
        "examples": [
          "England was massacred 5–0 by France in the semifinal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "massacres": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act of killing a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "He ordered the massacre of 2,000 women and children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bad defeat, especially in sport:",
        "examples": [
          "The manager resigned after the team's 7–2 massacre in the final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill many people in a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of civilians were massacred in the raid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat an opponent very badly in a competition or election:",
        "examples": [
          "England was massacred 5–0 by France in the semifinal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the killing of a large number of people, esp. people who are not involved in any fighting or have no way of defending themselves",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "massage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to rub and press someone's body with regular repeated movements, in order to relax them or to reduce stiffness or pain in the joints (= places where two bones are connected) or muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you massage my shoulders?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make facts or numbers appear better than they really are in order to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Television companies have been massaging their viewing figures in order to attract more advertising revenue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of rubbing or pressing parts of someone's body in order to make them relax or to stop their muscles hurting:",
        "examples": [
          "a back/foot/head massage",
          "a qualified massage therapist",
          "She gave me a massage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub or press someone’s body, usually with repeated hand movements, in order to reduce stiffness or pain in that person's joints or muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "She massaged his aching neck."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "massaged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub and press someone's body with regular repeated movements, in order to relax them or to reduce stiffness or pain in the joints (= places where two bones are connected) or muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you massage my shoulders?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make facts or numbers appear better than they really are in order to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Television companies have been massaging their viewing figures in order to attract more advertising revenue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "massages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to rub and press someone's body with regular repeated movements, in order to relax them or to reduce stiffness or pain in the joints (= places where two bones are connected) or muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you massage my shoulders?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make facts or numbers appear better than they really are in order to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Television companies have been massaging their viewing figures in order to attract more advertising revenue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of rubbing or pressing parts of someone's body in order to make them relax or to stop their muscles hurting:",
        "examples": [
          "a back/foot/head massage",
          "a qualified massage therapist",
          "She gave me a massage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub or press someone’s body, usually with repeated hand movements, in order to reduce stiffness or pain in that person's joints or muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "She massaged his aching neck."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "massaging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub and press someone's body with regular repeated movements, in order to relax them or to reduce stiffness or pain in the joints (= places where two bones are connected) or muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you massage my shoulders?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make facts or numbers appear better than they really are in order to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Television companies have been massaging their viewing figures in order to attract more advertising revenue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "masses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ordinary people who form the largest group in a society:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate won the support of the masses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "masseuse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a female masseur",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "massive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very large in size, amount, or number:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a massive house.",
          "She died after taking a massive overdose of drugs.",
          "If the drought continues, deaths will occur on a massive scale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very large in size, amount, or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "a massive building",
          "He took massive doses of vitamin C.",
          "She died of a massive heart attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very large in size or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The company needs to raise cash to pay down its massive $1.2 billion debt.",
          "Last year saw central-bank intervention on a truly massive scale.",
          "If you are a major sports star or top bank executive, the rewards are massive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "massively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely or very much:",
        "examples": [
          "The film is a massively ambitious project.",
          "The company is forward-thinking and massively successful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall pole on a boat or ship that supports its sails",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall metal pole used to support an aerial for radio, television, or mobile phonesignals:",
        "examples": [
          "a television/radio mast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pole that holds a flag",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall pole used to support a ship’s sails",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "master": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the person who owns, cares for, and controls an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "With careful training, a dog will obey its master completely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who employs a servant or owns a slave:",
        "examples": [
          "Servants had to obey their masters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has control over a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "master of She was the victim of her circumstances rather than the master of her fate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the captain of a ship that carries goods :",
        "examples": [
          "Ship's masters are in charge of a ship, its crew and any cargo it is carrying, at sea and in port."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very skilled in a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a master of He was a master of disguise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a famous and very skilled painter:",
        "examples": [
          "This painting is clearly the work of a master."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male school teacher:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr Wells was my Latin master at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the UK) the head of some schools or university colleges :",
        "examples": [
          "The Master of St. John's College will be launching the appeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before the name of a boy who is too young to be called \"Mr\":",
        "examples": [
          "the letter was addressed to Master John Owen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an original version of something from which copies can be made:",
        "examples": [
          "I sent her a copy and kept the master.",
          "master copy You should keep the master copy (= the original) in a safe place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn to control an emotion or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "I finally mastered my fear of flying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn how to do something well:",
        "examples": [
          "master a technique She practised until she'd mastered the technique.",
          "master a language She lived in Italy for several years but never quite mastered the language.",
          "master the art of He quickly mastered the art of interviewing people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely skilled:",
        "examples": [
          "a master craftsman",
          "a master chef"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who controls something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I always wanted to start my own business, because I like being my own master."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very skilled in a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone knew he was a master of compromise.",
          "This painting is clearly the work of a master.",
          "He is a master chef/craftsman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an original of something, such as a document, recording, or film, from which copies can be made",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become skilled at something:",
        "examples": [
          "She quickly mastered the art of interviewing people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an original of something such as a document, from which copies can be made:",
        "examples": [
          "I kept the master and sent my accountant a copy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very skilled in a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a master of sth She is a master of the art of persuasion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the original of something such as a document, from which copies can be made:",
        "examples": [
          "a master copy/file/list",
          "This master disc can be used on any PC."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely skilled:",
        "examples": [
          "a master craftsman/builder/chef"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn how to do something well:",
        "examples": [
          "It only takes a few hours of practice to master the technique.",
          "They have mastered the art of learning from other people's mistakes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mastered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn to control an emotion or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "I finally mastered my fear of flying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn how to do something well:",
        "examples": [
          "master a technique She practised until she'd mastered the technique.",
          "master a language She lived in Italy for several years but never quite mastered the language.",
          "master the art of He quickly mastered the art of interviewing people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mastering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn to control an emotion or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "I finally mastered my fear of flying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn how to do something well:",
        "examples": [
          "master a technique She practised until she'd mastered the technique.",
          "master a language She lived in Italy for several years but never quite mastered the language.",
          "master the art of He quickly mastered the art of interviewing people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mastermind": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to plan a difficult activity, often a crime, in detail and make certain that it happens successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "He's believed to have masterminded the attacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who plans a difficult activity, often a crime, in detail and makes certain that it happens successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "He needs to prevent a criminal mastermind from stealing the world's greatest treasures.",
          "He's the mastermind behind two of TV's biggest hits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan and direct a difficult activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Oliver masterminded the takeover of his top business competitor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "masterpiece": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a work of art such as a painting, film, or book that is made with great skill:",
        "examples": [
          "Leonardo's \"Last Supper\" is widely regarded as a masterpiece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a skilful or impressive example of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her press conference was a masterpiece of media manipulation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something made or done with great skill, esp. an artist’s greatest work",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "masters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the person who owns, cares for, and controls an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "With careful training, a dog will obey its master completely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who employs a servant or owns a slave:",
        "examples": [
          "Servants had to obey their masters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has control over a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "master of She was the victim of her circumstances rather than the master of her fate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the captain of a ship that carries goods :",
        "examples": [
          "Ship's masters are in charge of a ship, its crew and any cargo it is carrying, at sea and in port."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very skilled in a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a master of He was a master of disguise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a famous and very skilled painter:",
        "examples": [
          "This painting is clearly the work of a master."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male school teacher:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr Wells was my Latin master at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the UK) the head of some schools or university colleges :",
        "examples": [
          "The Master of St. John's College will be launching the appeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before the name of a boy who is too young to be called \"Mr\":",
        "examples": [
          "the letter was addressed to Master John Owen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an original version of something from which copies can be made:",
        "examples": [
          "I sent her a copy and kept the master.",
          "master copy You should keep the master copy (= the original) in a safe place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn to control an emotion or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "I finally mastered my fear of flying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn how to do something well:",
        "examples": [
          "master a technique She practised until she'd mastered the technique.",
          "master a language She lived in Italy for several years but never quite mastered the language.",
          "master the art of He quickly mastered the art of interviewing people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely skilled:",
        "examples": [
          "a master craftsman",
          "a master chef"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who controls something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I always wanted to start my own business, because I like being my own master."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very skilled in a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone knew he was a master of compromise.",
          "This painting is clearly the work of a master.",
          "He is a master chef/craftsman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an original of something, such as a document, recording, or film, from which copies can be made",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become skilled at something:",
        "examples": [
          "She quickly mastered the art of interviewing people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an original of something such as a document, from which copies can be made:",
        "examples": [
          "I kept the master and sent my accountant a copy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very skilled in a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a master of sth She is a master of the art of persuasion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the original of something such as a document, from which copies can be made:",
        "examples": [
          "a master copy/file/list",
          "This master disc can be used on any PC."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely skilled:",
        "examples": [
          "a master craftsman/builder/chef"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn how to do something well:",
        "examples": [
          "It only takes a few hours of practice to master the technique.",
          "They have mastered the art of learning from other people's mistakes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mastery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "complete control of something:",
        "examples": [
          "her mastery of the situation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone has a mastery of something, they are extremely skilled at it:",
        "examples": [
          "her mastery of the violin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great skill in a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Louis Armstrong’s mastery of the trumpet is legendary.",
          "Only a singer of Fitzgerald's mastery could have tackled such an immense project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete control:",
        "examples": [
          "Of course mastery over one's circumstances may give rise to arrogance and intolerance (= make someone think he or she is better than other people)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mastiff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, strong dog with short hair",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "masturbate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to touch or rub your sexual organs in order to give yourself sexual pleasure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch or rub someone's sexual organs in order to give them sexual pleasure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub or touch the sex organs of yourself or someone else for pleasure",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "masturbated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch or rub your sexual organs in order to give yourself sexual pleasure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch or rub someone's sexual organs in order to give them sexual pleasure",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "masturbating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch or rub your sexual organs in order to give yourself sexual pleasure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch or rub someone's sexual organs in order to give them sexual pleasure",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "masturbation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of touching or rubbing your sexual organs in order to give yourself sexual pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "Few people today believe that masturbation is unhealthy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of touching or rubbing someone's sexual organs in order to give them sexual pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "mutual masturbation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of strong material that covers and protects part of a floor:",
        "examples": [
          "Wipe your feet on the mat before you come inside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of cloth, cardboard, or plastic that is put on a surface such as a table to protect it:",
        "examples": [
          "a beer mat",
          "a place mat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of thick rubber or other soft material used in some sports for people to lie on or fall onto:",
        "examples": [
          "Please remember to bring a mat and a towel with you to the next aerobics class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick layer of something, such as grass or hair, that is twisted together untidily:",
        "examples": [
          "The top few buttons on his shirt were open, revealing a mat of dark hair on his chest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for medication assisted treatment: the use of drugs such as methadone together with therapy in order to treat drug addiction:",
        "examples": [
          "Pregnant patients in MAT can and do deliver healthy babies.",
          "They had previously observed what might be a decreased amount of cardiovascular disease in MAT patients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of material that covers and protects part of a floor, or provides a soft surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids slept on straw mats on the floor of the den downstairs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "matador": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who fights and kills bulls (= male cows) at a bullfight",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person in a bullfight who is skilled in killing the bull (= male cow)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "match": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sports competition or event in which two people or teams compete against each other:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis match",
          "a football/cricket match",
          "We won/lost the match.",
          "Liverpool have a match with (= against) Blackburn next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who has scored the most points or played the best in a match:",
        "examples": [
          "The goalkeeper was replaced by an impressive stand-in who went on to win woman of the match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, thin stick made of wood or cardboard and covered with a special chemical at one end that burns when rubbed firmly against a rough surface:",
        "examples": [
          "a box of matches",
          "You should always strike a match away from you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something burn:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the pages were blackened, as though someone had put a match to them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is equal to another person or thing in strength, speed, or quality",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be less powerful or effective than someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Gibson ran well but was no match for the young Italian."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is similar to or combines well with something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The curtains look great - they're a perfect match for the sofa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people who are having a relationship are a good match, they are very suitable for each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Theirs is a match made in heaven (= a very good relationship)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be as good as someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be difficult to match the service this airline gives its customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two colours, designs, or objects match, they are similar or look attractive together:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you think these two colours match?",
          "Does this shirt match these trousers?",
          "a sofa with curtains to match"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone or something that is suitable for a particular person, activity, or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "In the first exercise you have to match each capital city to its country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sports competition or event in which two people or teams compete against each other:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis/wrestling match",
          "fig. They got into a shouting/shoving match (= they were arguing or fighting)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, thin stick of wood or cardboard, covered at one end with a material that will burn when rubbed against a rough surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be similar to or the same as something, or to combine well with someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The shirt and pants match perfectly.",
          "[ T ] Her fingerprints matched the prints that were taken from the crime scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be equal to another person or thing in some quality:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] It would be difficult to match the service this airline gives its customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be equal to another person or thing in quality, amount, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Few people can match his combination of skills.",
          "Results this year may not match last year's.",
          "I'm looking for a job that matches my qualifications and ambitions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the same as something else, or to be the same as each other:",
        "examples": [
          "The program automatically finds websites and news stories that match your interests.",
          "His actions and his words did not match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find something that is the same as something else, or goes well with it:",
        "examples": [
          "match sth against sth Bring a sample of the colour you want to our store, and we will match it against one of our paint colours.",
          "match sth/sb to sth We can help you match the person to the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or offer the same amount of money as has been given, collected, or offered by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "It's hard for small stores to match supermarket prices.",
          "The charity will receive federal money to match the first $250 of each contribution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is the same as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "I searched for his name in the database but got the message \"No match\".",
          "find/make a match Detectives found a match with samples taken from the crime scene.",
          "I compared the two signatures, and they were an exact match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is equal to another person or thing in quality or power:",
        "examples": [
          "a match for sb/sth The newspaper's new head is certainly a match for the previous editor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be less powerful or effective than someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Their computer firewall was no match for the hackers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "matched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "similar and suitable for each other/different and not suitable for each other:",
        "examples": [
          "an ill-matched couple"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "matches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sports competition or event in which two people or teams compete against each other:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis match",
          "a football/cricket match",
          "We won/lost the match.",
          "Liverpool have a match with (= against) Blackburn next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who has scored the most points or played the best in a match:",
        "examples": [
          "The goalkeeper was replaced by an impressive stand-in who went on to win woman of the match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, thin stick made of wood or cardboard and covered with a special chemical at one end that burns when rubbed firmly against a rough surface:",
        "examples": [
          "a box of matches",
          "You should always strike a match away from you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something burn:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the pages were blackened, as though someone had put a match to them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is equal to another person or thing in strength, speed, or quality",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be less powerful or effective than someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Gibson ran well but was no match for the young Italian."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is similar to or combines well with something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The curtains look great - they're a perfect match for the sofa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people who are having a relationship are a good match, they are very suitable for each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Theirs is a match made in heaven (= a very good relationship)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be as good as someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be difficult to match the service this airline gives its customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two colours, designs, or objects match, they are similar or look attractive together:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you think these two colours match?",
          "Does this shirt match these trousers?",
          "a sofa with curtains to match"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone or something that is suitable for a particular person, activity, or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "In the first exercise you have to match each capital city to its country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sports competition or event in which two people or teams compete against each other:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis/wrestling match",
          "fig. They got into a shouting/shoving match (= they were arguing or fighting)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, thin stick of wood or cardboard, covered at one end with a material that will burn when rubbed against a rough surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be similar to or the same as something, or to combine well with someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The shirt and pants match perfectly.",
          "[ T ] Her fingerprints matched the prints that were taken from the crime scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be equal to another person or thing in some quality:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] It would be difficult to match the service this airline gives its customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be equal to another person or thing in quality, amount, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Few people can match his combination of skills.",
          "Results this year may not match last year's.",
          "I'm looking for a job that matches my qualifications and ambitions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the same as something else, or to be the same as each other:",
        "examples": [
          "The program automatically finds websites and news stories that match your interests.",
          "His actions and his words did not match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find something that is the same as something else, or goes well with it:",
        "examples": [
          "match sth against sth Bring a sample of the colour you want to our store, and we will match it against one of our paint colours.",
          "match sth/sb to sth We can help you match the person to the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or offer the same amount of money as has been given, collected, or offered by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "It's hard for small stores to match supermarket prices.",
          "The charity will receive federal money to match the first $250 of each contribution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is the same as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "I searched for his name in the database but got the message \"No match\".",
          "find/make a match Detectives found a match with samples taken from the crime scene.",
          "I compared the two signatures, and they were an exact match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is equal to another person or thing in quality or power:",
        "examples": [
          "a match for sb/sth The newspaper's new head is certainly a match for the previous editor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be less powerful or effective than someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Their computer firewall was no match for the hackers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "matching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having the same colour or pattern as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "a green dress with matching green handbag"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving or offering the same amount of money as has been given, collected, or offered by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Price matching is not our usual policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in which money paid during a particular period should be matched against money made in the same period:",
        "examples": [
          "The matching principle requires that expenses be matched with revenues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "given or offered to match the amount given, collected, or offered by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "matching funds/money/grants The pensions savings incentive essentially provides federal matching funds in the form of a credit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "matchmaker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who tries to arrange marriages or romantic relationships between people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who tries to arrange a relationship or a marriage between other people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "matchstick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the short wooden stick of a match, or the match itself:",
        "examples": [
          "He likes making models out of matchsticks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "matchup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a competition between two teams or people:",
        "examples": [
          "The matchup turned out to be the most exciting race of the Olympics so far."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competition between two teams or people:",
        "examples": [
          "The matchup turned out to be the premier race of the Olympics so far."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal's sexual partner:",
        "examples": [
          "Peacocks use their beautiful tails to attract mates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friend:",
        "examples": [
          "We've been mates since our school days.",
          "I usually go out with some of my mates from the office on Saturdays.",
          "best mate She's been my best mate since we were at school together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a friendly way of talking to someone, especially a man:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you got the time, mate?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is employed to help a skilled worker:",
        "examples": [
          "a carpenter's/plumber's mate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of officer on a trading ship rather than a military ship:",
        "examples": [
          "He had worked as a ship's mate for ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex and produce young, or to make animals do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Tigers mate repeatedly over a period of several days.",
          "Mating a horse with a donkey produces a mule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of tea made from the leaves of a plant grown in South America:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a break around 7pm to drink mate (a traditional tea) with my family.",
          "In another couple of hours they'd be sipping hot maté in Refugio Frey.",
          "We packed some mate tea and snacks and climbed the steep hill behind La Constancia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that two people share a space or are involved in the same activity:",
        "examples": [
          "flat mate",
          "team-mate",
          "workmate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friend, or a person you work with",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal’s sexual partner:",
        "examples": [
          "Swans keep the same mate for life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mate is also a husband or wife.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of a pair of matched objects:",
        "examples": [
          "I can’t find the mate to this sock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex and produce young, or to cause a male and female animal to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Zoo officials are hoping the pandas will mate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex and produce young, or to make animals do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Tigers mate repeatedly over a period of several days.",
          "Mating a horse with a donkey produces a mule."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mater": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mother",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "material": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a physical substance that things can be made from:",
        "examples": [
          "building materials, such as stone",
          "Crude oil is used as the raw (= basic) material for making plastics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information used when writing something such as a book, or information produced in various forms to help people or to advertise products:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm in the process of collecting material for an article that I'm writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cloth that can be used to make things such as clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "How much material will you need to make the skirt?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equipment that you need for a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Do we need any writing materials?\" \"Only a pen and a pencil.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to physical objects or money rather than emotions or the spiritual world:",
        "examples": [
          "the material world",
          "Material wealth never interested her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "important or having an important effect:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have any information that is material to the investigation, you should state it now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of physical thing, such as wood, stone, or plastic, having qualities that allow it to be used to make other things:",
        "examples": [
          "a hard/soft material",
          "The sculpture was made of various materials, including steel, copper wire, and rubber."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cloth that can be used to make clothes, curtains, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] What kind of material are you going to use for the curtains?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equipment or supplies needed for a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually pl ] The money will be spent on educational materials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information used when writing something such as a book, or information produced to help people or to advertise products:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He is working in the library gathering material for the article he is writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a physical substance that things can be made from:",
        "examples": [
          "The cost of labour and materials has risen up to 40% in a short period.",
          "building/construction materials The buildings also use recycled building materials and consume less water.",
          "traditional/natural/recycled materials There is increasing demand for products made from recycled materials.",
          "hazardous/toxic/radioactive material"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "printed documents, books, computer programs, etc. that give information, especially ones intended for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "publicity/marketing/promotional material According to their publicity material, the new rates are the lowest in the UK.",
          "teaching/training materials The video and other training materials were created in-house.",
          "printed/published material Some people prefer to receive information face-to-face, rather than through published material."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information used when writing something:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave me a lot of useful material for my presentation.",
          "The journalist had been collecting material for an article on the President."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to physical objects or money:",
        "examples": [
          "Increased material wealth is delivered by today's economic system.",
          "He cares more about job satisfaction than material things."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "materialism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the belief that having money and possessions is the most important thing in life:",
        "examples": [
          "So have we become a self-centred society, preoccupied with materialism?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the belief that only physical matter exists and the spiritual world does not",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the belief that money, possessions, and comfort are the most important things to obtain in life",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "materialistic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "believing that having money and possessions is the most important thing in life",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "materials": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "equipment that you need for a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Do we need any writing materials?\" \"Only a pen and a pencil.\"",
          "teaching materials",
          "The police discovered bomb-making materials at their home.",
          "He stores construction materials in his garage.",
          "Some household art materials contain toxic ingredients."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maternal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaving or feeling in the way that a mother does towards her child, especially in a kind, loving way:",
        "examples": [
          "maternal instincts",
          "She is very maternal towards her employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to a mother's side of the family:",
        "examples": [
          "Her maternal grandmother (= mother's mother) is still alive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving or feeling as a mother does toward her child:",
        "examples": [
          "maternal instincts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Maternal also means related by way of the mother:",
        "examples": [
          "Alice’s maternal grandmother (= her mother’s mother) will be 90 next month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maternity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being a mother",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to pregnancy and birth:",
        "examples": [
          "maternity clothes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a period during which a woman is pregnant and has a baby, and often to a period following this:",
        "examples": [
          "Anita passed along some used maternity clothes (= clothes worn when she was pregnant).",
          "She asked about the company’s maternity benefits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being a mother:",
        "examples": [
          "issues of reproduction, maternity, and women’s health"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Maternity leave is a period in which a woman is allowed to be absent from work in the weeks before and after she gives birth.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal's sexual partner:",
        "examples": [
          "Peacocks use their beautiful tails to attract mates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friend:",
        "examples": [
          "We've been mates since our school days.",
          "I usually go out with some of my mates from the office on Saturdays.",
          "best mate She's been my best mate since we were at school together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a friendly way of talking to someone, especially a man:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you got the time, mate?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is employed to help a skilled worker:",
        "examples": [
          "a carpenter's/plumber's mate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of officer on a trading ship rather than a military ship:",
        "examples": [
          "He had worked as a ship's mate for ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex and produce young, or to make animals do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Tigers mate repeatedly over a period of several days.",
          "Mating a horse with a donkey produces a mule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of tea made from the leaves of a plant grown in South America:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a break around 7pm to drink mate (a traditional tea) with my family.",
          "In another couple of hours they'd be sipping hot maté in Refugio Frey.",
          "We packed some mate tea and snacks and climbed the steep hill behind La Constancia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that two people share a space or are involved in the same activity:",
        "examples": [
          "flat mate",
          "team-mate",
          "workmate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friend, or a person you work with",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal’s sexual partner:",
        "examples": [
          "Swans keep the same mate for life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mate is also a husband or wife.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of a pair of matched objects:",
        "examples": [
          "I can’t find the mate to this sock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex and produce young, or to cause a male and female animal to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Zoo officials are hoping the pandas will mate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "matey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "friendly:",
        "examples": [
          "They've been very matey since they started working together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as an informal form of address:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you all right, matey?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "math": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the study of numbers, shapes, and space using reason and usually a special system of symbols and rules for organizing them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofmathematics",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mathematical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to mathematics:",
        "examples": [
          "a mathematical formula",
          "a mathematical equation/problem/calculation",
          "a mathematical genius (= a person who is exceptionally good at mathematics)",
          "They claim 65% of people agree and 45% disagree - a mathematical impossibility."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mathematically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to or involves mathematics:",
        "examples": [
          "You can work it out mathematically.",
          "Mathematically, it doesn't seem possible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mathematician": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who studies, teaches, or is an expert in mathematics",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person skilled in mathematics",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mathematics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the study of numbers, shapes, and space using reason and usually a special system of symbols and rules for organizing them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the science of numbers, forms, amounts, and their relationships",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "maths": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the study of numbers, shapes, and space using reason and usually a special system of symbols and rules for organizing them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "matinee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a film shown or a play performed during the day, especially in the afternoon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an afternoon performance of a movie or play",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex and produce young, or to make animals do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Tigers mate repeatedly over a period of several days.",
          "Mating a horse with a donkey produces a mule."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "matriarch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a powerful woman in a family :",
        "examples": [
          "The matriarch of the Smyth family was Margaret.",
          "Irene, the 47-year-old matriarch of the family, was found alone in the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the female leader of a society in which power passes from mother to daughter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful and usually older woman in charge of a family, or the female leader of a society in which women hold power",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "matrimony": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being married",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being married:",
        "examples": [
          "the bonds of matrimony"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "matrix": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the set of conditions that provides a system in which something grows or develops:",
        "examples": [
          "Europe is remaking itself politically within the matrix of the European Community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of numbers or other symbols arranged in a rectangle that can be used together as a single unit to solve particular mathematical problems",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance in which other things are fixed, buried, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The fossils lie embedded in a matrix of shale and sandstone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of numbers or other symbols arranged in a rectangle that can be used to solve particular mathematical problems",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of numbers or other things arranged in a rectangle that can be used to solve a problem or measure something:",
        "examples": [
          "The bottom row of the matrix indicates typical lead times for starting activities in order to complete the stage by the date scheduled.",
          "They use a matrix which classifies the company's product or service on one axis from A to E."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of related things that affect the way something develops or changes:",
        "examples": [
          "The modern matrix of cultural management includes buzzwords like 'access' and 'empowerment'."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "matron": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a female nurse in a school",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "old-fashioned for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is in charge of female prisoners",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a married woman, especially one who is old or a widow (= a woman whose husband has died)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a married woman who is old enough and of a high enough social class to have the respect of others",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is in charge of women or children at a hospital, police station, prison, or school",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of strong material that covers and protects part of a floor:",
        "examples": [
          "Wipe your feet on the mat before you come inside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of cloth, cardboard, or plastic that is put on a surface such as a table to protect it:",
        "examples": [
          "a beer mat",
          "a place mat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of thick rubber or other soft material used in some sports for people to lie on or fall onto:",
        "examples": [
          "Please remember to bring a mat and a towel with you to the next aerobics class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick layer of something, such as grass or hair, that is twisted together untidily:",
        "examples": [
          "The top few buttons on his shirt were open, revealing a mat of dark hair on his chest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for medication assisted treatment: the use of drugs such as methadone together with therapy in order to treat drug addiction:",
        "examples": [
          "Pregnant patients in MAT can and do deliver healthy babies.",
          "They had previously observed what might be a decreased amount of cardiovascular disease in MAT patients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of material that covers and protects part of a floor, or provides a soft surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids slept on straw mats on the floor of the den downstairs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "matt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a surface, colour, or paint that is not shiny:",
        "examples": [
          "The paint is available in matt or gloss finish."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "matte": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a surface or color or paint that is not shiny:",
        "examples": [
          "The paint is available in matte or gloss finish."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mattered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be important, or to affect what happens:",
        "examples": [
          "We were late but it didn't seem to matter.",
          "\"What did you say?\" \"Oh, it doesn't matter.\"",
          "[ + question word ] It doesn't matter what you wear - just as long as you come.",
          "[ + that ] It didn't matter that our best player was injured after ten minutes - we still won.",
          "I know Charles doesn't think this project is important, but it matters to me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "matters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the situation being dealt with or being discussed:",
        "examples": [
          "Her resignation is not going to help matters.",
          "The discovery of those letters makes matters more difficult for her.",
          "It didn't help matters that his public comments were so inflammatory.",
          "I really appreciate your help in these matters.",
          "Matters did not improve when her parents arrived."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mattress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a bed, made of a strong cloth cover filled with firm material, that makes the bed comfortable to lie on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a bed that you lie on, made of a strong cloth cover filled with firm but comfortable material",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mattresses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a bed, made of a strong cloth cover filled with firm material, that makes the bed comfortable to lie on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a bed that you lie on, made of a strong cloth cover filled with firm but comfortable material",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mature": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Mature people behave like adults in a way that shows they are well developed emotionally:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very mature for his age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mature decision is one that is made after a lot of careful thought:",
        "examples": [
          "Upon mature reflection, we find the accused guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely grown physically:",
        "examples": [
          "mature adult After ten years, the young boy had grown into a mature adult.",
          "sexually mature Female rats are sexually mature (= able to reproduce and have babies) at three months.",
          "Mature male gorillas have silver-grey hairs on their backs.",
          "mature oak trees"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a flavour that is completely developed:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you prefer mild or mature cheddar?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mature investment is ready to be paid.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more developed mentally and emotionally and behave in a responsible way:",
        "examples": [
          "Girls are said to mature faster than boys.",
          "He matured a lot while he was in college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If ideas, opinions, etc. mature, they reach an advanced or developed state:",
        "examples": [
          "It took several years for her ideas to mature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become completely grown physically:",
        "examples": [
          "Humans take longer to mature than most other animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow food and wine to become old enough for the flavour to develop completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The wine has been matured in oak vats.",
          "The cheese is left to mature for two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an insurance agreement or an investment matures, it becomes ready to be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "The policy matures after 15 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become completely grown:",
        "examples": [
          "Humans take longer to mature than most other animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more developed mentally and emotionally and behave in a responsible way, or to cause someone to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] When you are the oldest child of a large family, you mature pretty quickly, because you have to take care of your younger brothers and sisters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of some types of investment) to become ready to be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "When her bonds matured, she moved the money into stocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mentally and emotionally well-developed, and therefore responsible:",
        "examples": [
          "He just wasn’t mature enough to keep a dog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely grown:",
        "examples": [
          "The forest has a lot of mature oak trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Mature can also be a polite way of saying older:",
        "examples": [
          "The jeans were marketed to mature women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mature market, industry, or product has stopped growing or developing as fast as it did when it was new:",
        "examples": [
          "a mature market/industry If a firm is in a mature market, it will be hard to generate growing returns to shareholders.",
          "Despite its image as an owner of mature businesses, we expect strong profits growth ahead.",
          "The piston engine is a mature technology that's increasingly difficult to improve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely or almost completely developed, usually because of having existed for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "This level of disputed votes is unprecedented among mature democracies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "adult or older, or behaving in a reasonable way like an adult or older person:",
        "examples": [
          "Colleagues who are tired of playing office politics will welcome your more mature approach.",
          "mature workers/graduates"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become ready to be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "a bond/policy/investment matures When the bonds matured in September, they produced a profit of $39 million.",
          "What happens if the firm goes bust before my policy has matured?",
          "The endowment is due to mature in five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a market, industry, etc. matures, it stops growing or developing as fast as it did when it was new:",
        "examples": [
          "a market/industry matures The market matured and only a few brands survived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become completely grown or developed:",
        "examples": [
          "They started to worry about environmental damage only after their own economies matured.",
          "You should plan for your business to mature within three to five years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "matured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more developed mentally and emotionally and behave in a responsible way:",
        "examples": [
          "Girls are said to mature faster than boys.",
          "He matured a lot while he was in college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If ideas, opinions, etc. mature, they reach an advanced or developed state:",
        "examples": [
          "It took several years for her ideas to mature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become completely grown physically:",
        "examples": [
          "Humans take longer to mature than most other animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow food and wine to become old enough for the flavour to develop completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The wine has been matured in oak vats.",
          "The cheese is left to mature for two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an insurance agreement or an investment matures, it becomes ready to be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "The policy matures after 15 years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maturing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more developed mentally and emotionally and behave in a responsible way:",
        "examples": [
          "Girls are said to mature faster than boys.",
          "He matured a lot while he was in college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If ideas, opinions, etc. mature, they reach an advanced or developed state:",
        "examples": [
          "It took several years for her ideas to mature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become completely grown physically:",
        "examples": [
          "Humans take longer to mature than most other animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow food and wine to become old enough for the flavour to develop completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The wine has been matured in oak vats.",
          "The cheese is left to mature for two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an insurance agreement or an investment matures, it becomes ready to be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "The policy matures after 15 years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maturity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of behaving mentally and emotionally like an adult",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very advanced or developed form or state",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being completely grown physically:",
        "examples": [
          "How long does it take for the chicks to grow to maturity?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time when an insurance agreement or investment becomes ready to be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "reach maturity The investment reaches maturity after ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being completely grown:",
        "examples": [
          "How long does it take for the chicks to grow to maturity?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being mentally and emotionally well-developed, and therefore responsible:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes maturity to be a leader."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time when an investment or insurance product becomes ready to be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "In the next year about 20 investment trusts will reach maturity.",
          "on/at maturity There is no extra tax when the policy pays out on maturity.",
          "prior to/before maturity Closing the account before maturity will result in 90 days' loss of interest.",
          "a maturity of 60 days/3 years, etc. The shares have an exercise price of $27.50 per share and a maturity of three years.",
          "These deposits are for a range of maturities from overnight to one year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stage in the development of a market or industry when it is not new and is not likely to grow quickly in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Eventually, all technologies reach maturity as growth slows and markets become saturated.",
          "He insists that the growing maturity of the games industry is not stifling creativity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being older or an adult, and behaving in a reasonable way like an adult:",
        "examples": [
          "She brings experience and maturity to the job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "matzo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of thin, flat bread, made especially in Jewish cooking, and eaten especially during Passover:",
        "examples": [
          "At Passover, leavened bread is replaced by unleavened breads, such as matzo.",
          "Every year, she makes fresh matzah with her dad.",
          "a box of matzos",
          "One piece of matza was wrapped up and hidden somewhere in the room during the meal.",
          "Dip the matzohs into milk and lift out before they become soft."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maudlin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling sad and sorry for yourself, especially after you have drunk a lot of alcohol",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "maul": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If an animal mauls someone, it attacks that person and injures them with its teeth or claws (= long sharp nails):",
        "examples": [
          "A small boy was mauled by the neighbour's dog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize something or someone severely:",
        "examples": [
          "Both films were mauled by the critics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of players in rugby who are all together around a player with the ball off the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "Hill scored a try after ripping the ball out of a maul.",
          "If the opposition can get their hands round the ball in a maul or ruck, it will be a huge gain to them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to physically attack and badly hurt a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "A jogger was mauled by a huge bear."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mauled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an animal mauls someone, it attacks that person and injures them with its teeth or claws (= long sharp nails):",
        "examples": [
          "A small boy was mauled by the neighbour's dog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize something or someone severely:",
        "examples": [
          "Both films were mauled by the critics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mauling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "severe criticism of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her latest novel got a real mauling in the review that I read."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mausoleum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building in which the bodies of dead people are buried",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mauve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pale purple colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a pale purple colour:",
        "examples": [
          "In the grounds is a lily pond dabbed with white, pink, and mauve flowers.",
          "Her everyday wear is a mauve sweatshirt and mauve trousers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) a pale purple color",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "maverick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who thinks and acts in an independent way, often behaving differently from the expected or usual way:",
        "examples": [
          "a political maverick",
          "He was considered as something of a maverick in the publishing world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a calf (= young cow) that has not been branded (= had its owner's mark burned onto it):",
        "examples": [
          "Mavericks are wild cattle that haven't been branded and have never been gathered.",
          "Cowboys believed they had as much of a right to the mavericks they found on the range as did the ranchers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thinking and acting in an independent way, often behaving differently from the expected or usual way:",
        "examples": [
          "She is more maverick while I am slightly more conventional.",
          "He has worked with maverick Finnish film-maker Ari Kurasmaki."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who thinks and acts independently of and differently from others:",
        "examples": [
          "She is considered a political maverick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who thinks and acts in an independent way that is different from what is usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "She has established a reputation as a maverick.",
          "a maverick businessman/personality/senator"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mavericks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who thinks and acts in an independent way, often behaving differently from the expected or usual way:",
        "examples": [
          "a political maverick",
          "He was considered as something of a maverick in the publishing world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a calf (= young cow) that has not been branded (= had its owner's mark burned onto it):",
        "examples": [
          "Mavericks are wild cattle that haven't been branded and have never been gathered.",
          "Cowboys believed they had as much of a right to the mavericks they found on the range as did the ranchers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thinking and acting in an independent way, often behaving differently from the expected or usual way:",
        "examples": [
          "She is more maverick while I am slightly more conventional.",
          "He has worked with maverick Finnish film-maker Ari Kurasmaki."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who thinks and acts independently of and differently from others:",
        "examples": [
          "She is considered a political maverick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who thinks and acts in an independent way that is different from what is usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "She has established a reputation as a maverick.",
          "a maverick businessman/personality/senator"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the mouth of a fierce (= frightening) animal:",
        "examples": [
          "the lion's maw"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that seems to surround and absorb everything near it:",
        "examples": [
          "She fears that the matter will simply be swallowed up by the maw of bureaucracy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "max": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "\"How much will the trip cost?\" \"£40 max.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as much as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "These athletes push their bodies to the max."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "maximum:",
        "examples": [
          "\"How much will it cost?\" \"Ten bucks max.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maxi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covering the legs down to the feet:",
        "examples": [
          "a maxi dress/skirt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most, very large:",
        "examples": [
          "maximum"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maxim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short statement of a general truth, principle, or rule for behaviour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brief statement of a general truth, principle, or rule for behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "She lived by the maxim, \"Do right, risk consequences.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maximize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something as great in amount, size, or importance as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Some airlines have cancelled less popular routes in an effort to maximize profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something larger on a computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "Maximize the window by clicking in the corner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something as great in amount, size, or importance as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Most people try to maximize their gains and minimize their losses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something as big in amount, size, or importance as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "maximize profits/returns/sales Banks must maximize profits for shareholders.",
          "maximize efficiency/impact/performance A unified system will maximize efficiency and improve safety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the size of a window (= a separate area on a computer screen) as big as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Always maximize the active window on the main computer screen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "maximum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "being the largest amount or number allowed or possible:",
        "examples": [
          "maximum speed/effort/temperature",
          "The bomb was designed to cause the maximum amount of damage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the largest amount allowed or possible:",
        "examples": [
          "The temperature will reach a maximum of 27°C today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the largest amount or number allowed or possible:",
        "examples": [
          "a maximum penalty/sentence",
          "The stereo was turned up to maximum volume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the largest amount or number allowed or possible:",
        "examples": [
          "maximum cost/fee/charge This puts the total maximum cost of the computer at £750.",
          "maximum rate/level/speed The maximum rate of interest on loans is 1% a month.",
          "maximum number/amount The maximum number of people we can accommodate is 250.",
          "the maximum fine/sentence/penalty"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the largest amount allowed or possible:",
        "examples": [
          "a maximum of $100/10%/50 people, etc. The pensioners were told their income would be cut by a maximum of 20%.",
          "There are a range of tariffs with the minimum being 5% and the maximum 70%.",
          "the maximum allowed/permitted He had given a $10,000 cash contribution - the maximum allowed by law.",
          "Your expenses will be paid up to a reasonable maximum."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mayan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the Maya, an ancient group of people from Mexico and Central America, and their languages and culture :",
        "examples": [
          "The ruins of the old Mayan temples make a fine backdrop to the Yucatan peninsula's superb beaches.",
          "While on a lecture tour in Mexico last year, he visited the stone cities abandoned by the Mayan civilization."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mayday": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special radio signal sent from a ship or an aircraft when it needs help",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a call for help sent from a ship or aircraft by radio, esp. in an emergency",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mayer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which a female is born without a vagina and uterus",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mayflower": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bush that grows low on the ground in eastern parts of North America. It has white or pink flowers that smell very sweet:",
        "examples": [
          "On May Day we always used to go to the pasture to pick mayflowers.",
          "The gardens have a display of mayflower and pines, flora representative of the region's inhabitants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another name for",
        "examples": [
          "Grandma would never allow mayflowers in the house.",
          "The hedges were thick with mayflower."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mayhem": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which there is little or no order or control:",
        "examples": [
          "With 20 kids running around and only two adults to supervise, it was complete mayhem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "confused activity or excitement, sometimes involving destructive violence:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie includes a considerable amount of violence and mayhem."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mayo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want mayo or ketchup?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mayonnaise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick, white sauce made from oil, vinegar, and the yellow part of eggs, usually eaten cold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, creamy, cold sauce that is added to foods and is made from oil, vinegar, and the yellow part of eggs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mayor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is elected or chosen to lead the group who governs a town or city",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the elected leader of a city or town:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor announced a reorganization of the police department."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mayoral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to a mayor (= a person elected or chosen to lead a town or its local government):",
        "examples": [
          "mayoral duties",
          "He won the election by the largest majority ever given to a mayoral candidate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mayors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is elected or chosen to lead the group who governs a town or city",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the elected leader of a city or town:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor announced a reorganization of the police department."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to express possibility:",
        "examples": [
          "There may be other problems that we don't know about.",
          "I may see you tomorrow before I leave.",
          "The cause of the accident may never be discovered.",
          "The explosion may have been caused by a faulty electrical connection.",
          "We'd better not interfere - she may not like it.",
          "There may be some evidence to suggest she's guilty, but it's hardly conclusive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to ask or give permission:",
        "examples": [
          "A reader may borrow up to six books at any one time.",
          "\"May I help myself to some more food?\" \"Yes, of course.\"",
          "Hi, my name's Tiffany. How may I help you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to introduce a wish or a hope:",
        "examples": [
          "May you have a long and fruitful marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flowers of the hawthorn tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fifth month of the year, after April and before June:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother's birthday is in May.",
          "They got married on 12 May.",
          "We're supposed to be moving into new offices next May."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express possibility:",
        "examples": [
          "She said she may decide to accept the job offer and may not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to ask or give permission:",
        "examples": [
          "May I use your telephone?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to make a suggestion or suggest a possibility in a polite way:",
        "examples": [
          "You may want to have a bite to eat before you leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fifth month of the year, after April and before June",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "maze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a complicated system of paths or passages that people try to find their way through for entertainment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area in which you can get easily lost because there are so many similar streets or passages:",
        "examples": [
          "The old part of the town was a maze of narrow passages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complicated set of rules, ideas, or subjects that you find difficult to deal with or understand:",
        "examples": [
          "It's almost impossible to get through the maze of bureaucracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complicated and confusing network of passages:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt like a rat in a maze.",
          "fig. You have to weed through the maze of complex rules in order to fill out your tax forms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mazes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a complicated system of paths or passages that people try to find their way through for entertainment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area in which you can get easily lost because there are so many similar streets or passages:",
        "examples": [
          "The old part of the town was a maze of narrow passages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complicated set of rules, ideas, or subjects that you find difficult to deal with or understand:",
        "examples": [
          "It's almost impossible to get through the maze of bureaucracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complicated and confusing network of passages:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt like a rat in a maze.",
          "fig. You have to weed through the maze of complex rules in order to fill out your tax forms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mba": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Master of Business Administration: an advanced degree in business, or a person who has this degree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Master of Business Administration (= an advanced university degree in business)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Master of Business Administration: an advanced degree in business, or a person who has one:",
        "examples": [
          "do/take an MBA I'm going to take a year's break from work to do an MBA.",
          "have/hold an MBA Most of our managers have MBAs.",
          "an MBA in sth She holds an MBA in International Business.",
          "gain/obtain/get an MBA",
          "He's an MBA from the London School of Economics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mc": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "another spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for master of ceremonies:",
        "examples": [
          "Who’s the MC for the awards ceremony?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mcs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to introduce performers in a television, radio, or stage show:",
        "examples": [
          "emcee of He was the emcee of the live New Year's Eve show.",
          "She's an MC, hosting open mic nights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rapper (= a musical performer who speaks rhythmic words over a strong beat):",
        "examples": [
          "Women emcees in commercial hop-hop were under pressure to fit a particular image.",
          "In addition to his work as an MC and author, Chuck D is a political activist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce performers in a television, radio, or stage show:",
        "examples": [
          "Jimmy Kimmel emceed the American Music Awards.",
          "Children's author Kate Harris will emcee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rap (= perform by speaking rhythmic words over a strong beat):",
        "examples": [
          "She likes to emcee in her spare time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "master of ceremonies",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "md": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Maryland: used in addresses:",
        "examples": [
          "Write to us at 7985 Arlington Road, Rockville, MD.",
          "The book is published by Littleford Publishers, Salisbury, MD."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "You should talk to the MD about your proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "My ophthalmologist told me that he saw no signs of MD.",
          "I don't know if my grandparents had MD, but both of my grandfathers did use magnifying glasses to read in their final years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Doctor of Medicine (= an advanced university degree needed to work as a medical doctor):",
        "examples": [
          "Steven Tay, M.D."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mdma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a powerful drug that makes you feel very active and can cause you to hallucinate (= see or hear things that do not exist)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an alcoholic drink made from honey that was drunk in the past",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "meadow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a field with grass and often wild flowers in it:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a path through the meadow to the village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land with grass and other wild plants in it:",
        "examples": [
          "We walked through fields and meadows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meadows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a field with grass and often wild flowers in it:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a path through the meadow to the village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land with grass and other wild plants in it:",
        "examples": [
          "We walked through fields and meadows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meager": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very small in amount or number; only as much or not as much as is needed or thought to be suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "The food at my grandmother's house was meager and barely edible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when food is eaten, or the food that is eaten on such an occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "a hot meal",
          "a three-course meal",
          "a heavy (= large) meal",
          "a light (= small) meal",
          "I have my main meal at midday.",
          "How about coming over for a meal sometime?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that has been crushed to make a rough powder, especially plant seeds crushed to make flour or for animal food:",
        "examples": [
          "bone meal",
          "corn meal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when food is served or eaten, esp. breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or the food itself on such an occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t enjoy preparing three meals a day every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that has been crushed to make a rough powder, esp. plant seeds crushed to make flour or for animal food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when food is eaten, or the food which is eaten on such an occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "go out/take sb out for a meal He took the whole team out for a meal at the end of the project.",
          "have/eat a meal I have my main meal at midday.",
          "a heavy/light/hot meal",
          "a three-course meal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance which has been crushed to make a rough powder, especially plant seeds crushed to make flour or for animal food:",
        "examples": [
          "bone meal",
          "soya meal"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when food is eaten, or the food that is eaten on such an occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "a hot meal",
          "a three-course meal",
          "a heavy (= large) meal",
          "a light (= small) meal",
          "I have my main meal at midday.",
          "How about coming over for a meal sometime?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that has been crushed to make a rough powder, especially plant seeds crushed to make flour or for animal food:",
        "examples": [
          "bone meal",
          "corn meal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when food is served or eaten, esp. breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or the food itself on such an occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t enjoy preparing three meals a day every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that has been crushed to make a rough powder, esp. plant seeds crushed to make flour or for animal food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when food is eaten, or the food which is eaten on such an occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "go out/take sb out for a meal He took the whole team out for a meal at the end of the project.",
          "have/eat a meal I have my main meal at midday.",
          "a heavy/light/hot meal",
          "a three-course meal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance which has been crushed to make a rough powder, especially plant seeds crushed to make flour or for animal food:",
        "examples": [
          "bone meal",
          "soya meal"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mealtime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a time at which a meal is eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "The only time our family gets together is at mealtimes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time of day when a meal is eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "Mealtimes were silent unless Dad had something to say."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meaner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to express or represent something such as an idea, thought, or fact:",
        "examples": [
          "What does this word mean?",
          "[ + that ] These figures mean that almost six percent of the working population is unemployed.",
          "mean by What do you mean by that remark?",
          "She's kind of strange though. Do you know what I mean?",
          "\"They all showed up.\" \"You mean the entire family?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to add emphasis to what you are saying:",
        "examples": [
          "and I mean I want you home by midnight. And I mean midnight.",
          "mean it Give it back now! I mean it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "Lower costs mean lower prices.",
          "[ + that ] Advances in electronics mean that the technology is already available.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] If we want to catch the 7.30 train, that will mean leaving the house at 6.00."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intend:",
        "examples": [
          "mean any harm I'm sorry if I offended you - I didn't mean any harm.",
          "be meant for The books with large print are meant for partially sighted readers.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I've been meaning to call you all week.",
          "mean to Do you think she meant to say 9 a.m. instead of 9 p.m.?",
          "mean for someone to do something They didn't mean for her to read the letter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be intended to:",
        "examples": [
          "These batteries are meant to last for a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an important emotional effect on someone:",
        "examples": [
          "mean a lot, nothing, something, etc. to It wasn't a valuable picture but it meant a lot to me.",
          "mean nothing to Possessions mean nothing to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not willing to give or share things, especially money:",
        "examples": [
          "He's too mean to buy her a ring.",
          "mean with My landlord's very mean with the heating - it's only on for two hours each day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unkind or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "mean to Stop being so mean to me!",
          "She just said it to be mean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "frightening and likely to become violent:",
        "examples": [
          "a mean and angry mob",
          "a mean-looking youth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a mean piano player.",
          "She plays a mean piano (= she plays very well)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "poor, dirty, and of bad quality:",
        "examples": [
          "He was living in a mean little hut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mean number is an average number:",
        "examples": [
          "a mean value",
          "Their mean weight was 76.4 kilos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "the mean of The mean of 5, 4, 10, and 15 is 8.5."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality or way of doing something that is in the middle of two completely different qualities or ways of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "a mean between We need to find a mean between test questions that are too difficult and those that are too easy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent or express something intended, or to refer to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What does ’rough’ mean?\" \"It means ’not smooth.’\"",
          "[ + that clause ] These figures mean that almost 7% of the population is unemployed.",
          "\"Do you see that girl over there?\" \"Do you mean the one with short blond hair?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have as a result:",
        "examples": [
          "Lower costs mean higher profits.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] If she doesn’t answer the phone, it means (that) she’s out in the garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the importance or value of:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandmother’s ring wasn’t valuable, but it meant a lot to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something intentionally; intend:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I think she meant 8 o’clock, although she said 7 o’clock.",
          "[ I ] I’ve been meaning to call you but I’ve been so busy I never got around to it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Mean can also be used to add emphasis to what you are saying:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She means what she says."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number that is the result of adding a group of numbers together and then dividing the result by how many numbers were in the group",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unkind or not caring:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt a little mean when I said I couldn’t visit her in the hospital until Saturday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good:",
        "examples": [
          "She plays a mean bass fiddle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The mean of 5, 4, 10, and 15 is 8.5."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality or way of doing something that is in the middle of two completely different qualities or ways of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "a mean between sth and sth This description doesn't give enough information, and this one is too long – we need to find a mean between the two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express or represent something such as an idea, thought, or fact:",
        "examples": [
          "What does this word mean?",
          "mean sth by sth What do you mean by 'rightsizing the department'?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "Lower costs mean lower prices.",
          "mean (that) Advances in electronics mean that the technology is already available.",
          "mean doing sth If we increased our workforce, that would mean finding larger premises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mean number is the result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The mean weight of the crates is 76.4 kilos.",
          "The table above shows the mean price per dozen of large grade A eggs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "be mean to sb If she's ever mean to staff, she always apologizes afterwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not generous:",
        "examples": [
          "be mean with sth My boss is well known for being mean with money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meanest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to express or represent something such as an idea, thought, or fact:",
        "examples": [
          "What does this word mean?",
          "[ + that ] These figures mean that almost six percent of the working population is unemployed.",
          "mean by What do you mean by that remark?",
          "She's kind of strange though. Do you know what I mean?",
          "\"They all showed up.\" \"You mean the entire family?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to add emphasis to what you are saying:",
        "examples": [
          "and I mean I want you home by midnight. And I mean midnight.",
          "mean it Give it back now! I mean it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "Lower costs mean lower prices.",
          "[ + that ] Advances in electronics mean that the technology is already available.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] If we want to catch the 7.30 train, that will mean leaving the house at 6.00."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intend:",
        "examples": [
          "mean any harm I'm sorry if I offended you - I didn't mean any harm.",
          "be meant for The books with large print are meant for partially sighted readers.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I've been meaning to call you all week.",
          "mean to Do you think she meant to say 9 a.m. instead of 9 p.m.?",
          "mean for someone to do something They didn't mean for her to read the letter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be intended to:",
        "examples": [
          "These batteries are meant to last for a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an important emotional effect on someone:",
        "examples": [
          "mean a lot, nothing, something, etc. to It wasn't a valuable picture but it meant a lot to me.",
          "mean nothing to Possessions mean nothing to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not willing to give or share things, especially money:",
        "examples": [
          "He's too mean to buy her a ring.",
          "mean with My landlord's very mean with the heating - it's only on for two hours each day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unkind or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "mean to Stop being so mean to me!",
          "She just said it to be mean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "frightening and likely to become violent:",
        "examples": [
          "a mean and angry mob",
          "a mean-looking youth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a mean piano player.",
          "She plays a mean piano (= she plays very well)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "poor, dirty, and of bad quality:",
        "examples": [
          "He was living in a mean little hut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mean number is an average number:",
        "examples": [
          "a mean value",
          "Their mean weight was 76.4 kilos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "the mean of The mean of 5, 4, 10, and 15 is 8.5."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality or way of doing something that is in the middle of two completely different qualities or ways of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "a mean between We need to find a mean between test questions that are too difficult and those that are too easy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent or express something intended, or to refer to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What does ’rough’ mean?\" \"It means ’not smooth.’\"",
          "[ + that clause ] These figures mean that almost 7% of the population is unemployed.",
          "\"Do you see that girl over there?\" \"Do you mean the one with short blond hair?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have as a result:",
        "examples": [
          "Lower costs mean higher profits.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] If she doesn’t answer the phone, it means (that) she’s out in the garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the importance or value of:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandmother’s ring wasn’t valuable, but it meant a lot to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something intentionally; intend:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I think she meant 8 o’clock, although she said 7 o’clock.",
          "[ I ] I’ve been meaning to call you but I’ve been so busy I never got around to it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Mean can also be used to add emphasis to what you are saying:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She means what she says."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number that is the result of adding a group of numbers together and then dividing the result by how many numbers were in the group",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unkind or not caring:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt a little mean when I said I couldn’t visit her in the hospital until Saturday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good:",
        "examples": [
          "She plays a mean bass fiddle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The mean of 5, 4, 10, and 15 is 8.5."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality or way of doing something that is in the middle of two completely different qualities or ways of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "a mean between sth and sth This description doesn't give enough information, and this one is too long – we need to find a mean between the two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express or represent something such as an idea, thought, or fact:",
        "examples": [
          "What does this word mean?",
          "mean sth by sth What do you mean by 'rightsizing the department'?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "Lower costs mean lower prices.",
          "mean (that) Advances in electronics mean that the technology is already available.",
          "mean doing sth If we increased our workforce, that would mean finding larger premises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mean number is the result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The mean weight of the crates is 76.4 kilos.",
          "The table above shows the mean price per dozen of large grade A eggs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "be mean to sb If she's ever mean to staff, she always apologizes afterwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not generous:",
        "examples": [
          "be mean with sth My boss is well known for being mean with money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meanie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be such a meanie!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meaning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "The meaning of something is what it expresses or represents:",
        "examples": [
          "The word \"flight\" has two different meanings: a plane journey, and the act of running away.",
          "The meaning of his gesture was clear.",
          "His novels often have (a) hidden meaning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "importance or value:",
        "examples": [
          "The birth of her first grandchild gave new meaning to her life.",
          "Education had no great meaning for him until much later in his life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "importance or value:",
        "examples": [
          "Life had lost its meaning for her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what something represents or expresses:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Do you know the meaning of this word?",
          "[ C ] The word has several meanings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meaningful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "intended to show meaning, often secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "a meaningful look",
          "He raised one eyebrow in a meaningful way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "useful, serious, or important:",
        "examples": [
          "She seems to find it difficult to form meaningful relationships.",
          "Having the opportunity to work would make retirement more meaningful for many senior citizens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "important or valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "She found it difficult to form meaningful relationships."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meaningless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having no meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "a meaningless phrase"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no importance or value:",
        "examples": [
          "a meaningless gesture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without representing or expressing anything; without referring to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The leaflet was full of meaningless information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without purpose; useless:",
        "examples": [
          "a meaningless gesture"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meaninglessness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of having no meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "Her certainty was matched only by the utter meaninglessness of her reply.",
          "The only possible redemption for the apparent meaninglessness of existence was human kindness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of having no importance or value:",
        "examples": [
          "He preached about generosity, neighbourlylove, and the meaninglessness of worldly wealth.",
          "The song is about is about the meaninglessness of good intentions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meanings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "The meaning of something is what it expresses or represents:",
        "examples": [
          "The word \"flight\" has two different meanings: a plane journey, and the act of running away.",
          "The meaning of his gesture was clear.",
          "His novels often have (a) hidden meaning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "importance or value:",
        "examples": [
          "The birth of her first grandchild gave new meaning to her life.",
          "Education had no great meaning for him until much later in his life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "importance or value:",
        "examples": [
          "Life had lost its meaning for her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what something represents or expresses:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Do you know the meaning of this word?",
          "[ C ] The word has several meanings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "meantime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "until something expected happens, or while something else is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Your computer won't arrive till Thursday. In the meantime, you can use Jude's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time while something else is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Rick wants to be an actor, but in the meantime he’s working as a waiter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meanwhile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "until something expected happens, or while something else is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Carl's starting college in September. Meanwhile, he's travelling around Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "until something expected happens, or while something else is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s going to take several days for my car to be repaired – meanwhile I’m renting one."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "measles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an infectious disease that produces small, red spots all over the body:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of deaths from measles fell by 30 per cent.",
          "One of the children got the measles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an infectious disease, esp. of children, which produces small red spots all over the body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "measly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too small in size or amount, or not enough:",
        "examples": [
          "a measly amount of money",
          "a measly little present"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too small in size or amount; not generous:",
        "examples": [
          "We got a measly 2% raise last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too small in size or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Deposits earn a measly 0.6% interest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "measure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to discover the exact size or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Will the table fit in here?\" \"I don't know - let's measure it.\"",
          "This machine measures your heart rate.",
          "He measured the flour into the bowl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a particular size:",
        "examples": [
          "The area, measuring/which measures five kilometres by three kilometres, has been purchased by the army.",
          "The screen measures 34 inches diagonally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge the quality, effect, importance, or value of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no way of measuring the damage done to morale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of achieving something, or a method for dealing with a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "take measures What further measures can we take to avoid terrorism?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Emergency measures to help the refugees are badly needed.",
          "These measures were designed to improve car safety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit used for stating the size, weight, etc. of something, or a way of measuring:",
        "examples": [
          "weights and measures",
          "The sample's density is a measure of its purity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "amount:",
        "examples": [
          "measure of There was a large measure of agreement between the candidates.",
          "in some measure His success was in some measure due to his being in the right place at the right time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exact amount, especially of alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "One unit of alcohol is equal to half a pint of beer or a standard measure of spirits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of judging something:",
        "examples": [
          "measure of Record sales are not always a measure of a singer's popularity.",
          "We have no accurate measure of the damage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the exact size, amount, etc., of something, or to be of a particular size:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] \"Will the table fit in here?\" \"I don’t know – I’ll measure it.\"",
          "[ L ] The sofa measures (= is of the size of) 3 feet by 7 feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way to achieve something; a method:",
        "examples": [
          "Medicare was a measure intended to guarantee health care for everyone over the age of 65."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of measuring, or a way of showing how much or how great something is:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a system of weights and measures",
          "[ U ] It is a measure of his popularity that he got over 70% of the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Measure can also mean amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] There was a large measure of luck in his quick promotion to company vice president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A measure is also one of the small equal parts into which a piece of music is divided, containing a fixed number of beats; a bar.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the exact size or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Next, we need to measure the temperature of the mixture.",
          "This machine measures the patient's heart rate.",
          "measure sth in sth November was a record number for sales when measured in dollars.",
          "measuring devices/equipment/techniques"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be of a particular size:",
        "examples": [
          "The office measures 12 metres by 6 metres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge the quality, effect, importance, or value of something:",
        "examples": [
          "It is difficult to measure the success of the advertising campaign at this early stage.",
          "Managers have changed the way they measure performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of achieving something, or a method for dealing with a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "These measures were designed to improve car safety.",
          "We will introduce measures to reduce noise levels in the factory.",
          "The company will need to take further measures to cut costs.",
          "austerity/cost-cutting measures It had taken a series of cost-cutting measures, including closing one of its two plants.",
          "drastic/draconian/radical measures",
          "preventative/safety/security measures"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit used for giving the size, weight, etc. of something:",
        "examples": [
          "weights and measures",
          "The standard measure of efficiency in the airline industry is 'cost per passenger mile'."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount or level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a large measure of agreement between the two sides in the negotiation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of judging something:",
        "examples": [
          "Record sales are not always a measure of a singer's popularity.",
          "get a measure of sth It is difficult to get an accurate measure of employee performance in this industry.",
          "a good/true/reliable measure Exports as a percentage of total sales are a good measure of international competitiveness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is given or done for good measure, it is given or done in addition to other things:",
        "examples": [
          "They're offering a good salary, with a company car thrown in for good measure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand what someone or something is like and to know how to deal with them:",
        "examples": [
          "The other team were experienced negotiators, but we had the measure of them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "measured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "careful and controlled, or not fast:",
        "examples": [
          "Her response to their criticism was calm and measured."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "measurements": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Your measurements are the sizes of various parts of your body, especially your chest, waist, and hips, that you refer to when you want to buy clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "She sent her measurements to the seamstress.",
          "The bridesmaids went to have their measurements taken for their dresses.",
          "Type in your measurements and we will send you the perfect pair of jeans.",
          "The customer's measurements are taken by a trained fitter in the store.",
          "There was a huge rail of clothes made to the model's measurements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "measures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to discover the exact size or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Will the table fit in here?\" \"I don't know - let's measure it.\"",
          "This machine measures your heart rate.",
          "He measured the flour into the bowl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a particular size:",
        "examples": [
          "The area, measuring/which measures five kilometres by three kilometres, has been purchased by the army.",
          "The screen measures 34 inches diagonally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge the quality, effect, importance, or value of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no way of measuring the damage done to morale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of achieving something, or a method for dealing with a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "take measures What further measures can we take to avoid terrorism?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Emergency measures to help the refugees are badly needed.",
          "These measures were designed to improve car safety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit used for stating the size, weight, etc. of something, or a way of measuring:",
        "examples": [
          "weights and measures",
          "The sample's density is a measure of its purity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "amount:",
        "examples": [
          "measure of There was a large measure of agreement between the candidates.",
          "in some measure His success was in some measure due to his being in the right place at the right time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exact amount, especially of alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "One unit of alcohol is equal to half a pint of beer or a standard measure of spirits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of judging something:",
        "examples": [
          "measure of Record sales are not always a measure of a singer's popularity.",
          "We have no accurate measure of the damage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the exact size, amount, etc., of something, or to be of a particular size:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] \"Will the table fit in here?\" \"I don’t know – I’ll measure it.\"",
          "[ L ] The sofa measures (= is of the size of) 3 feet by 7 feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way to achieve something; a method:",
        "examples": [
          "Medicare was a measure intended to guarantee health care for everyone over the age of 65."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of measuring, or a way of showing how much or how great something is:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a system of weights and measures",
          "[ U ] It is a measure of his popularity that he got over 70% of the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Measure can also mean amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] There was a large measure of luck in his quick promotion to company vice president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A measure is also one of the small equal parts into which a piece of music is divided, containing a fixed number of beats; a bar.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the exact size or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Next, we need to measure the temperature of the mixture.",
          "This machine measures the patient's heart rate.",
          "measure sth in sth November was a record number for sales when measured in dollars.",
          "measuring devices/equipment/techniques"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be of a particular size:",
        "examples": [
          "The office measures 12 metres by 6 metres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge the quality, effect, importance, or value of something:",
        "examples": [
          "It is difficult to measure the success of the advertising campaign at this early stage.",
          "Managers have changed the way they measure performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of achieving something, or a method for dealing with a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "These measures were designed to improve car safety.",
          "We will introduce measures to reduce noise levels in the factory.",
          "The company will need to take further measures to cut costs.",
          "austerity/cost-cutting measures It had taken a series of cost-cutting measures, including closing one of its two plants.",
          "drastic/draconian/radical measures",
          "preventative/safety/security measures"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit used for giving the size, weight, etc. of something:",
        "examples": [
          "weights and measures",
          "The standard measure of efficiency in the airline industry is 'cost per passenger mile'."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount or level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a large measure of agreement between the two sides in the negotiation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of judging something:",
        "examples": [
          "Record sales are not always a measure of a singer's popularity.",
          "get a measure of sth It is difficult to get an accurate measure of employee performance in this industry.",
          "a good/true/reliable measure Exports as a percentage of total sales are a good measure of international competitiveness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is given or done for good measure, it is given or done in addition to other things:",
        "examples": [
          "They're offering a good salary, with a company car thrown in for good measure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand what someone or something is like and to know how to deal with them:",
        "examples": [
          "The other team were experienced negotiators, but we had the measure of them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "measuring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the exact size or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Will the table fit in here?\" \"I don't know - let's measure it.\"",
          "This machine measures your heart rate.",
          "He measured the flour into the bowl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a particular size:",
        "examples": [
          "The area, measuring/which measures five kilometres by three kilometres, has been purchased by the army.",
          "The screen measures 34 inches diagonally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge the quality, effect, importance, or value of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no way of measuring the damage done to morale."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the flesh of an animal when it is used for food:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't eat meat.",
          "raw meat",
          "red/white meat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of meat:",
        "examples": [
          "a buffet of cold meats and cheeses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "important, valuable, or interesting ideas or information:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a nicely written article and quite amusing but there wasn't much meat to it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flesh of an animal when it is used for food:",
        "examples": [
          "Get a pound of chopped meat from the supermarket on your way home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meatball": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of several small balls of meat that are eaten hot, often with a sauce:",
        "examples": [
          "spaghetti and meatballs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small ball made of meat that has been cut into small pieces, pressed together, and cooked:",
        "examples": [
          "spaghetti and meatballs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meatballs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of several small balls of meat that are eaten hot, often with a sauce:",
        "examples": [
          "spaghetti and meatballs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small ball made of meat that has been cut into small pieces, pressed together, and cooked:",
        "examples": [
          "spaghetti and meatballs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meatloaf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "meat cut into extremely small pieces, mixed with other things, cooked in a container, and then cut into slices to be eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "meat that has been cut into small pieces then shaped and baked",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "meats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the organs inside an animal, such as the brain, the heart, and the liver, eaten as food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "meaty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "full of meat or tasting strongly like meat:",
        "examples": [
          "a good meaty stew"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large and having a lot of flesh:",
        "examples": [
          "meaty tomatoes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of important or interesting ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "a meaty book/letter/report",
          "She has written some wonderfully meaty parts for older actresses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a lot of meat:",
        "examples": [
          "a meaty meal"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mecca": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the holy city of Islam in Saudi Arabia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place to which many people are attracted:",
        "examples": [
          "His Indiana bookstore became a Mecca for writers and artists.",
          "The plans would transform the park into a tourist Mecca."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place to which many people are attracted:",
        "examples": [
          "Historic Creek Street, lined with shops and restaurants, has become a tourist mecca."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place to which many people are attracted:",
        "examples": [
          "a mecca for sth Milan is a mecca for fashion designers.",
          "The scheme would transform the park into a tourist mecca."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mechanic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is repairing the engines of vehicles and other machines:",
        "examples": [
          "a car/garage/bike mechanic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of the effect of physical forces on objects and their movement:",
        "examples": [
          "He wanted to get a better understanding of the mechanics of his sport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the details of how something works or happens:",
        "examples": [
          "the mechanics of He knows a lot about the mechanics of running a school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feature of a game, especially a computer game, that connects with other features of the game in a way that affects the result:",
        "examples": [
          "I find this mechanic one of the few good points of this game.",
          "The game has a play mechanic that is often similar to Hitman, involving covert action and homicide.",
          "You need to take another point to gain ground in whatever game mechanic the developers have implemented."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who repairs or works with machines, esp. as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "an auto mechanic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is repairing vehicles and other machines:",
        "examples": [
          "A team of engineers and mechanics help manufacture the machines used on assembly lines.",
          "a car/motor/aircraft mechanic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of the effect of physical forces on objects and their movement:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a professor of engineering, science and mechanics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way something works or happens:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not interested in the mechanics of the advertising campaign."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mechanical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "operated by a machine, or connected with machines or their parts:",
        "examples": [
          "a mechanical device",
          "The company produces mechanical parts for airplane engines.",
          "The plane appeared to have crashed because of a mechanical problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to movement, or to mechanics (= the study of the effect of physical forces on objects and their movement):",
        "examples": [
          "a study of the effects of mechanical forces on bones"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without thinking about what you are doing, especially because you do something often:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave a mechanical response."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of machines or their parts:",
        "examples": [
          "a mechanical problem"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Mechanical forces are physical forces that cause objects or matter to move.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "without thinking about what you are doing, esp. because you do it often:",
        "examples": [
          "The garbagemen worked in a slow, mechanical way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to engines or machines, or the way they operate:",
        "examples": [
          "The company produces mechanical parts for airplane engines.",
          "a mechanical problem"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "operated by a complicated system of parts or by a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "Modern computers are far more elaborate and powerful than the mechanical devices designed by Babbage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mechanically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using or relating to machines:",
        "examples": [
          "Most crops are harvested mechanically.",
          "I'm not very mechanically minded (= do not understand how machines work)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without thinking about what you are doing, especially because you do something often:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Thank you,\" replied the ticket collector mechanically as he took each ticket."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mechanics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the study of the effect of physical forces on objects and their movement:",
        "examples": [
          "He wanted to get a better understanding of the mechanics of his sport.",
          "He put his passion for mechanics on hold while he studied theology.",
          "He took correspondence courses in engineering and mechanics.",
          "She always had an interest in car mechanics.",
          "In physics, she chose to do a module on mechanics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the details of how something works or happens:",
        "examples": [
          "the mechanics of He knows a lot about the mechanics of running a school.",
          "It's a book for people who are interested in the mechanics of diplomacy.",
          "We had difficulty negotiating the mechanics of living together, especially who should be responsible for which chores.",
          "Many people invest in the stock market without necessarily understanding all the mechanics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular way something works or happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The goals are the same, but the mechanics for achieving the goals differ greatly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of the effect of physical forces on objects and their movement",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mechanism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a machine, or a set of parts that work together:",
        "examples": [
          "These automatic cameras have a special focusing mechanism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something that is planned or part of a system:",
        "examples": [
          "The mechanism for collecting taxes needs revising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of your behaviour that helps you to deal with a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "She's actually kind of insecure, and her rudeness is just a defence mechanism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a machine, or a set of parts that work together:",
        "examples": [
          "Automatic cameras have a special focusing mechanism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something, esp. one that is planned or part of a system:",
        "examples": [
          "The mechanism for collecting taxes needs revising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a machine, or a set of parts that work together:",
        "examples": [
          "The elevator has a safety mechanism which prevents it from falling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something that is planned or part of a system:",
        "examples": [
          "a mechanism to do sth We need to develop a mechanism to keep freelancers supplied with work.",
          "The book proposes a mechanism for resolving work disputes.",
          "a defence/coping/survival mechanism",
          "an effective/elaborate/useful mechanism",
          "a control/monitoring mechanism"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mechanisms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a machine, or a set of parts that work together:",
        "examples": [
          "These automatic cameras have a special focusing mechanism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something that is planned or part of a system:",
        "examples": [
          "The mechanism for collecting taxes needs revising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of your behaviour that helps you to deal with a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "She's actually kind of insecure, and her rudeness is just a defence mechanism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a machine, or a set of parts that work together:",
        "examples": [
          "Automatic cameras have a special focusing mechanism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something, esp. one that is planned or part of a system:",
        "examples": [
          "The mechanism for collecting taxes needs revising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a machine, or a set of parts that work together:",
        "examples": [
          "The elevator has a safety mechanism which prevents it from falling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something that is planned or part of a system:",
        "examples": [
          "a mechanism to do sth We need to develop a mechanism to keep freelancers supplied with work.",
          "The book proposes a mechanism for resolving work disputes.",
          "a defence/coping/survival mechanism",
          "an effective/elaborate/useful mechanism",
          "a control/monitoring mechanism"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mechanized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using a machine to do something that used to be done by hand:",
        "examples": [
          "Modern mechanized equipment has drastically reduced the number of personnel needed.",
          "Larger farms are much more highly mechanized."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "med": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "med school",
          "a med student"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the Mediterranean sea or the countries near it:",
        "examples": [
          "They're going on a cruise around the Med."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for medium: used especially in relation to clothing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "medal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small metal disc, with words or a picture on it, given as a reward for a brave action, for winning a competition, or to remember a special event:",
        "examples": [
          "He was awarded a medal for bravery.",
          "She won three Olympic gold medals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win a medal in a sports competition:",
        "examples": [
          "She medalled in both the heptathlon and the long jump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small metal disk given to someone to recognize a brave action or special service, or the winning of a competition esp. in sports:",
        "examples": [
          "She won three Olympic gold medals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "medalist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has won a medal in a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s the gold/silver/bronze medalist (= She got the medal for finishing in first/second/third place) in foil fencing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "medals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small metal disc, with words or a picture on it, given as a reward for a brave action, for winning a competition, or to remember a special event:",
        "examples": [
          "He was awarded a medal for bravery.",
          "She won three Olympic gold medals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win a medal in a sports competition:",
        "examples": [
          "She medalled in both the heptathlon and the long jump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small metal disk given to someone to recognize a brave action or special service, or the winning of a competition esp. in sports:",
        "examples": [
          "She won three Olympic gold medals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meddle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to try to change or have an influence on things that are not your responsibility, especially by criticizing in a damaging or annoying way:",
        "examples": [
          "My sister's always meddling in other people's affairs.",
          "People shouldn't meddle with things they don't understand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to change or have an influence on things that are not your responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t want my parents meddling in my affairs by telling me how I should run my life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meddling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of trying to change or have an influence on things that are not your responsibility, especially by criticizing in a damaging or annoying way:",
        "examples": [
          "High-ranking officials said there was no political meddling in the case.",
          "The ruling frees the technology industry to innovate and improve products without government meddling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "medevac": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking a sick or injured person to a hospital in a helicopter or plane; the aircraft that is used in this situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a medevac helicopter",
          "When you see your first medevac you realize war is not a glorious thing.",
          "They radioed for a medevac.",
          "The paramedics in the medevac were able to revive him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take an injured or sick person to a hospital in a helicopter or plane:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll have to medevac him to a hospital that has a specialist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "media": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the internet, newspapers, magazines, television, etc., considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "the media How do you deal with all the attention from the media?",
          "in the media The issue has been much discussed in the media.",
          "local media The incident was reported in local media.",
          "national media These areas received little attention from national media.",
          "media attention He rose to stardom quickly and wasn't prepared for so much media attention.",
          "media coverage She described media coverage of the case as misleading."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "videos, music, and photographs that are stored as particular types of file on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "media file I have media files stored on an external hard drive.",
          "Stored media is kept either on a local hard drive or on a network.",
          "The company was a pioneer in the market for streaming media to desktop personal computers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "newspapers, magazines, television, and radio, considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "the news media",
          "There was a tremendous amount of media coverage of the funeral of Princess Diana."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pl of medium",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and the internet considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The issue has been much discussed in the media.",
          "the local/national media I think we have been unfairly targeted by the national media.",
          "broadcasting/digital/print media Individual print media organizations have the power to decide which advertisements they want to carry.",
          "media attention/coverage/hype The scandal received much media attention.",
          "a media group/company/empire"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "median": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "The median value is the middle one in a set of values arranged in order of size:",
        "examples": [
          "Median household income fell last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near the centre of the body, rather than the sides:",
        "examples": [
          "the median nerve"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the value that is the middle one in a set of values arranged in order of size",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow strip of land or concrete between the two sides of a large road, separating the vehicles moving in opposite directions:",
        "examples": [
          "The car went out of control, jumped the median, and hit a truck head on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the middle number or amount in a series",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a median number, value, or amount is in the middle of a series of numbers, values, or amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Today the median age for marriage in the US is 25 for women and 27 for men.",
          "median income/earnings/salary",
          "median/rate/value"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number, value, or amount that is in the middle of a series of numbers, values, or amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Home prices have continued to increase, with the median rising 5.8 percent to $352,874.",
          "Data from the Institute for Policy Research showed that the median for women's annual earnings was around $32,000, far below the median for men's earnings of $41,300."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mediation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of talking to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.",
          "In divorce cases where there are children, mediation is preferable to going to court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which someone tries to end a disagreement by helping the two sides to talk about and agree on a solution:",
        "examples": [
          "Many cases are settled out of court through mediation or other means.",
          "mediation service/process/talks",
          "mediation efforts/skills",
          "be in/enter (into) mediation If you enter into mediation, both sides must agree on who oversees the process."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mediator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to mediate in a disagreement (= talk to the people or groups involved to help them find a solution):",
        "examples": [
          "The governor appointed a mediator and asked both sides to return to the bargaining table.",
          "Trained mediators are extremely effective and have reduced bullying dramatically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who tries to end a disagreement by helping the two sides to talk about and agree on a solution:",
        "examples": [
          "Lawyers acting for the companies held another meeting with mediators this week.",
          "a federal/independent/UN mediator After talks reached an impasse last month, US federal mediators instituted a 30-day cooling-off period.",
          "act/serve as mediator She has agreed to act as mediator and meet with the board to try to resolve the dispute."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "medic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical student or doctor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does medical work in the military",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who belongs to the part of the armed forces that gives medical help to soldiers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "medicaid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a government service in the US that allows poor people to receive medical treatment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a government service in the US for poor people that pays for their medical treatment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, a government program that pays for medical treatment for poor people:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people are too poor to afford health insurance but earn too much to qualify for Medicaid.",
          "About 555,000 children are currently covered under Medicaid.",
          "Medicaid programs/services/costs",
          "Medicaid patients/recipients/officials"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "medical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "related to the treatment of illness and injuries:",
        "examples": [
          "medical advice",
          "medical books",
          "a medical team",
          "medical workers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an examination of a person's body by a doctor in order to discover if that person is healthy, sometimes done before a person can be accepted for a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "The insurance company wanted me to have a medical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to medicine, or for the treatment of disease or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "She is in her final year of medical school.",
          "Medical research has led to better treatment for diabetes patients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to medicine or to the treatment of illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite concerns about security, many doctors think the benefits of having medical records in digital form outweigh the liabilities.",
          "medical treatment/care/services",
          "medical bills/expenses",
          "medical research/equipment/advice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an examination done by a doctor to check someone's health:",
        "examples": [
          "I failed a routine medical at work last year.",
          "undergo/pass/fail a medical All candidates must undergo a medical before being accepted on the scheme."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "medically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is related to the treatment of illness and injuries:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor declared her medically fit.",
          "Most of the scientists involved were medically qualified."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is related to people's health or to the treatment of illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "Drug companies claimed that the allegations were not medically accurate.",
          "a medically qualified/trained person"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "medicare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a government service in the US that allows people aged 65 and over to receive medical treatment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a government service in Australia that allows people to receive medical treatment, paid for through taxes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a government service in the US for people who are 65 years old and older that pays for medical treatment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, a government program that pays for medical treatment for people aged 65 or over:",
        "examples": [
          "Medicare programs/reforms/benefits",
          "Medicare patients/recipients/beneficiaries"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Australia, the national system that provides medical treatment, which is paid for by taxes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "medicate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone with a medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "Patients are usually medicated with tranquillizers before having anaesthesia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone with a medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "Patients are usually medicated with tranquilizers before having anesthesia."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "medicated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing a medical substance:",
        "examples": [
          "medicated lotion/shampoo/tissues",
          "If the infection is only in the skin, you can normally treat it successfully with a medicated cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having received medicine of some kind:",
        "examples": [
          "She said she was heavily medicated when she signed the document.",
          "The state's lower income levels may mean its people are not as medicated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a medical substance:",
        "examples": [
          "medicated shampoo"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "medicating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone with a medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "Patients are usually medicated with tranquillizers before having anaesthesia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone with a medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "Patients are usually medicated with tranquilizers before having anesthesia."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "medication": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medicine, or a set of medicines or drugs, used to improve a particular condition or illness:",
        "examples": [
          "He is currently on/taking medication for his heart.",
          "In the study, patients were taken off their usual medications."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any substance used to treat an illness or disease, esp. a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Are you taking any medications now?",
          "[ U ] I’m on medication for my heart condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "drugs that are used in the treatment of illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "The condition can be treated effectively with medication.",
          "over-the-counter/prescription medications",
          "take/need/change medication In many cases, people were not warned about the dangers of taking medications without medical supervision.",
          "give/prescribe (sb) medication (for sth) Her records revealed that she had received counselling and had been prescribed medication.",
          "be on medication (for sth) There has been a worrying increase in the number of people on medication for depression."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "medications": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medicine, or a set of medicines or drugs, used to improve a particular condition or illness:",
        "examples": [
          "He is currently on/taking medication for his heart.",
          "In the study, patients were taken off their usual medications."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any substance used to treat an illness or disease, esp. a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Are you taking any medications now?",
          "[ U ] I’m on medication for my heart condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "drugs that are used in the treatment of illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "The condition can be treated effectively with medication.",
          "over-the-counter/prescription medications",
          "take/need/change medication In many cases, people were not warned about the dangers of taking medications without medical supervision.",
          "give/prescribe (sb) medication (for sth) Her records revealed that she had received counselling and had been prescribed medication.",
          "be on medication (for sth) There has been a worrying increase in the number of people on medication for depression."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "medicinal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Medicinal substances are used to cure illnesses:",
        "examples": [
          "I keep a bottle of brandy purely for medicinal purposes.",
          "It is said that the spring water has medicinal properties."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "medicine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "treatment for illness or injury, or the study of this:",
        "examples": [
          "paediatric/preventative medicine",
          "orthodox/Western medicine",
          "a career in medicine",
          "She is a doctor, but is unable to practise medicine (= work as a doctor) in her own country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance, especially in the form of a liquid or a pill, that is a treatment for illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "cough medicine",
          "Take two spoonfuls of medicine at mealtimes.",
          "She knows a lot about herbal medicines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the science dealing with the preserving of health and with preventing and treating disease or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "Pediatrics is a branch of medicine.",
          "She continued to practice medicine until she was in her eighties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance taken into the body in treating an illness:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Take two spoonfuls of cough medicine.",
          "[ C ] This antibiotic should not be taken with other medicines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the treatment of illness or injury, or the study of how illnesses and injuries are treated:",
        "examples": [
          "Medicine has advanced enormously over the past 100 years.",
          "alternative/complementary/preventive medicine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug that is used to treat illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "Producing new medicines is an enormously complex and costly process.",
          "The President announced that he would send $320 million worth of food and medicine to the region.",
          "over-the-counter/prescription medicine(s)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "medicines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "treatment for illness or injury, or the study of this:",
        "examples": [
          "paediatric/preventative medicine",
          "orthodox/Western medicine",
          "a career in medicine",
          "She is a doctor, but is unable to practise medicine (= work as a doctor) in her own country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance, especially in the form of a liquid or a pill, that is a treatment for illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "cough medicine",
          "Take two spoonfuls of medicine at mealtimes.",
          "She knows a lot about herbal medicines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the science dealing with the preserving of health and with preventing and treating disease or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "Pediatrics is a branch of medicine.",
          "She continued to practice medicine until she was in her eighties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance taken into the body in treating an illness:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Take two spoonfuls of cough medicine.",
          "[ C ] This antibiotic should not be taken with other medicines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the treatment of illness or injury, or the study of how illnesses and injuries are treated:",
        "examples": [
          "Medicine has advanced enormously over the past 100 years.",
          "alternative/complementary/preventive medicine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug that is used to treat illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "Producing new medicines is an enormously complex and costly process.",
          "The President announced that he would send $320 million worth of food and medicine to the region.",
          "over-the-counter/prescription medicine(s)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "medics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical student or doctor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does medical work in the military",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who belongs to the part of the armed forces that gives medical help to soldiers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "medieval": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "related to the Middle Ages (= the period in European history from about AD 600 to AD 1500):",
        "examples": [
          "a medieval building/painting/town",
          "a medieval manuscript"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or from the Middle Ages (= the period in the past from about 500 to 1500):",
        "examples": [
          "The tunnels were dug in medieval times as an escape route."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mediocre": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not very good:",
        "examples": [
          "The film's plot is predictable and the acting is mediocre.",
          "Parents don't want their children going to mediocre schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "just acceptable but not good; not good enough:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie’s plot is predictable, the dialogue is second-rate, and the acting is mediocre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ordinary and not very good:",
        "examples": [
          "What advice would you give to mediocre companies that want to dramatically improve themselves?",
          "mediocre earnings/results/returns, etc. Even with mediocre returns, stocks generally outperform bonds and cash.",
          "Commuters resent the mediocre performance of many of the privatized rail networks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mediocrity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being not very good:",
        "examples": [
          "A goal just before half-time rescued the match from mediocrity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person that is not very good at something or not very good at anything in particular, or something that is not very good:",
        "examples": [
          "These people are just mediocrities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meditate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to think calm thoughts in order to relax or as a religious activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Sophie meditates for 20 minutes every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think seriously about something for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "He meditated on the consequences of his decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think seriously about something, esp. over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ always + adv/prep ] This exhibition does not attempt to meditate on the consequences of the disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you meditate, you give your attention to one thing, and do not think about anything else, usually as a religious activity or as way of calming or relaxing your mind.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "meditating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think calm thoughts in order to relax or as a religious activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Sophie meditates for 20 minutes every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think seriously about something for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "He meditated on the consequences of his decision."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meditation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving your attention to only one thing, either as a religious activity or as a way of becoming calm and relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "prayer and meditation",
          "She practises meditation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "serious thought or study, or the product of this activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Let us spend a few moments in quiet meditation.",
          "I left him deep in meditation.",
          "The book is a meditation on the morality of art."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meditative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving meditation (= giving your attention to one thing as a religious activity or to relax):",
        "examples": [
          "She closed her eyes and went into a meditative trance.",
          "For a few moments, the two men sat in meditative silence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving serious thought or study:",
        "examples": [
          "His new book is a meditative memoir about losing his partner.",
          "She finds the repetitive, physical work very meditative."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mediterranean": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sea surrounded by southern Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the countries next to the Mediterranean Sea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the Mediterranean Sea or the countries around it:",
        "examples": [
          "a Mediterranean climate",
          "The Mediterranean diet is famously healthy, including, as it does, olive oil and fresh fruit and vegetables."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "medium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "being in the middle between an upper and lower amount, size, degree, or value:",
        "examples": [
          "a girl of medium height",
          "a medium-sized book"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of meat) cooked so that it is no longer red in the middle:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like your steak rare, medium, or well done?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method or way of expressing something:",
        "examples": [
          "the broadcasting/print medium",
          "They told the story through the medium of dance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who says that they can receive messages from people who are dead",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that something grows in, lives in, or moves through:",
        "examples": [
          "Compost is an excellent growing medium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being in the middle between an upper and lower amount, size, or degree; average:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a man of medium height.",
          "The shirt is available in small, medium, and large sizes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Medium also refers to a way of cooking meat or fish so that it is cooked in the middle:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like your steak rare, medium, or well-done?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method or way of expressing something:",
        "examples": [
          "the broadcasting/print medium"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The medium that an artist works in is the materials or method used to create things:",
        "examples": [
          "The work of art was done in mixed media (= using different substances), and included wood shavings, pieces of metal, glue, and oil paint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the material through which a wave or other force travels",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who claims to receive messages from people who are dead",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of communication or entertainment, for example television, radio, or the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "a medium of sth Interactive TV opens up the medium of television to the participation of individuals.",
          "a medium for sth The internet is a growing medium for uncensored information and discussion.",
          "Typically cinema is the chosen medium for visualizing the future.",
          "advertising/communications/marketing medium Many businesses are finding Web video an attractive marketing medium.",
          "digital/interactive/storage media The government has identified digital media as a key opportunity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is used as a way of creating or expressing something else:",
        "examples": [
          "a medium for sth Products are the medium for communication between corporations and the market.",
          "a medium of sth Body language is often consciously used as a medium of expressing thoughts and feelings.",
          "through the medium of sth They advertise through the medium of direct mail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a size of clothes that is between small and large:",
        "examples": [
          "Could I try on a medium, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is between small and large in size:",
        "examples": [
          "Production of existing small and medium cars will continue at the plant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mediums": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bonds that pay interest for between two and ten years and are then paid back",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "medley": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of different things, especially tunes put together to form a longer piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "a medley of popular tunes",
          "The menu described the dessert as \"a medley of exotic fruits\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a swimming competition in which each of four swimmers in a team uses a different method of swimming",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of different things, such as tunes put together to form a longer piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "He played a medley of popular songs on the piano."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medicine or a set of medicines that someone takes regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "Has he taken his meds today?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "medulla": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the inner part of a body part or organ",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest part of the brain, which controls the body's automatic processes such as the way the heart works and the breathing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "meek": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "quiet, gentle, and not willing to argue or express your opinions in a forceful way:",
        "examples": [
          "She seemed so very meek and mild."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quiet and unwilling to disagree or fight or to strongly support personal ideas and opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s slight, meek, and balding, and hardly heroic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meeting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a planned occasion when people come together, either in person or online (= using the internet), to discuss something:",
        "examples": [
          "We're having a meeting on Thursday to discuss the problem.",
          "I'm sorry but she's in a meeting - I'll ask her to call you back later.",
          "Companies are making more use of websites and videoconferencing where staff may log on for regular meetings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people meet each other, especially when this was not planned:",
        "examples": [
          "A chance meeting with a publisher on an airplane had launched his career.",
          "I liked him from our first meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have met for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting wants to look at the proposal again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sports competition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people come together:",
        "examples": [
          "We scheduled the meeting for Friday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a group of people meet in order to discuss something:",
        "examples": [
          "In a statement issued after the meeting, the board announced their decision to go ahead with the merger .",
          "have/hold a meeting The FSA will hold a meeting to discuss possible compensation payouts on Monday.",
          "at/in/during a meeting A framework agreement will be signed next week during a meeting of EU foreign ministers.",
          "last/next meeting There was speculation that the Fed may cut its lending rate from 5.25% before its next meeting.",
          "a meeting with sb The bank announced the expanded cost cuts in a meeting with analysts after the close of trading.",
          "a meeting between sb/sth and sb/sth No meeting has yet taken place between senior management and union representatives.",
          "be in/go to/attend a meeting Over 200 people attended the meeting at the company's headquarters in San Diego.",
          "schedule/arrange/cancel a meeting We will be holding a meeting next week with industry analysts.",
          "chair a meeting He chaired a meeting of senior Ministers last Thursday to discuss five-year plans for reforms.",
          "a meeting of leaders/delegates/shareholders Two new directors were elected to the board at the annual meeting of shareholders.",
          "a board/committee/shareholder meeting",
          "monthly/weekly meetings",
          "an informal/formal/official meeting",
          "a high-level/top-level meeting",
          "an upcoming/scheduled meeting"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meetings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a planned occasion when people come together, either in person or online (= using the internet), to discuss something:",
        "examples": [
          "We're having a meeting on Thursday to discuss the problem.",
          "I'm sorry but she's in a meeting - I'll ask her to call you back later.",
          "Companies are making more use of websites and videoconferencing where staff may log on for regular meetings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people meet each other, especially when this was not planned:",
        "examples": [
          "A chance meeting with a publisher on an airplane had launched his career.",
          "I liked him from our first meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have met for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting wants to look at the proposal again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sports competition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people come together:",
        "examples": [
          "We scheduled the meeting for Friday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a group of people meet in order to discuss something:",
        "examples": [
          "In a statement issued after the meeting, the board announced their decision to go ahead with the merger .",
          "have/hold a meeting The FSA will hold a meeting to discuss possible compensation payouts on Monday.",
          "at/in/during a meeting A framework agreement will be signed next week during a meeting of EU foreign ministers.",
          "last/next meeting There was speculation that the Fed may cut its lending rate from 5.25% before its next meeting.",
          "a meeting with sb The bank announced the expanded cost cuts in a meeting with analysts after the close of trading.",
          "a meeting between sb/sth and sb/sth No meeting has yet taken place between senior management and union representatives.",
          "be in/go to/attend a meeting Over 200 people attended the meeting at the company's headquarters in San Diego.",
          "schedule/arrange/cancel a meeting We will be holding a meeting next week with industry analysts.",
          "chair a meeting He chaired a meeting of senior Ministers last Thursday to discuss five-year plans for reforms.",
          "a meeting of leaders/delegates/shareholders Two new directors were elected to the board at the annual meeting of shareholders.",
          "a board/committee/shareholder meeting",
          "monthly/weekly meetings",
          "an informal/formal/official meeting",
          "a high-level/top-level meeting",
          "an upcoming/scheduled meeting"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to see and talk to someone for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "They met at work.",
          "I met her in Hawaii.",
          "Would you like to meet my sister?",
          "Come and meet (= be introduced to) my friend Laura."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come together with someone intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "Lorraine and I meet for lunch once a month.",
          "We agreed to meet on Tuesday to discuss the project.",
          "The children's club meets every Thursday afternoon.",
          "meet with They're meeting with their advisers to draw up a new plan.",
          "The president met the UK prime minister in London yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come together with someone without intending to:",
        "examples": [
          "It's always awkward when you meet someone you know but you can't remember their name.",
          "Guess who I met in town today.",
          "We met our old neighbours at an auction last Saturday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fulfil, satisfy, or achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "The workers' demands for higher pay were not met by the management.",
          "meet someone’s needs/requirements We haven't yet been able to find a house that meets our needs/requirements.",
          "meet conditions They will only agree to sign the contract if certain conditions are met.",
          "meet someone’s deadline/target Do you think we will be able to meet our deadline/target?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has agreed to meet all our expenses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wait at a place for someone or something to arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you meet me at the airport (= be there when the aircraft arrives)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch or join something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a large crack where the ceiling meets the wall.",
          "The curtains don't quite meet.",
          "The horizon is the line where the sky meets the earth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience something:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never met that kind of problem/system before.",
          "He met his death (= he died) in the icy waters of the South Atlantic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sports event in which people compete against each other, for example in swimming or running:",
        "examples": [
          "The 800m runner was unbeaten for two years, but she lost at a meet in July.",
          "a track/swim meet",
          "the first meet of the season"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people who are very interested in cars meet to look at each other's cars and talk about them:",
        "examples": [
          "A young man was injured when a vehicle hit spectators at a car meet.",
          "According to the etiquette of car meets, you must never touch someone else's car without permission.",
          "According to the car enthusiasts' social media page, the meet was their final one of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people go fox hunting:",
        "examples": [
          "He attended a meet of Bicester Fox Hunt, in Oxfordshire.",
          "On average, I would guess, one fox is killed at each meet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come together with another person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We agreed to meet on Tuesday at six.",
          "[ I ] They’re meeting with their advisers to work out a new plan.",
          "[ T ] The doctor unexpectedly met one of her patients in the supermarket.",
          "[ T ] Will we meet Joyce’s plane (= be at the airport when she arrives)?",
          "[ I ] The teams met twice this season (= competed against each other twice)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become familiar with someone for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] They met at work.",
          "[ T ] I’d like you to meet my friend Laura."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of objects) to join or touch:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The curtains don’t meet in the middle of the window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fulfill, satisfy, or achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "We haven’t found office space that meets our needs.",
          "Do you think she’ll be able to meet the deadline?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sports event at which several teams or people compete:",
        "examples": [
          "a track meet",
          "a swimming meet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange to see a person or group of people in order to speak with them about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Team members arranged to meet at designated locations in their respective cities.",
          "Committees meet regularly with planning groups.",
          "Italy's lawmakers are meeting today to discuss the proposed new legislation.",
          "meet sb Senior government officials attended a gathering in Dubai in September to meet international oil executives.",
          "meet at sth Delegates will meet at the Imperial Hotel next Wednesday at 10.30.",
          "meet in Washington/Dubai/Shanghai, etc. European Union leaders are meeting in Nice to decide on various reforms.",
          "meet with sb Trust directors have already met with staff to review records and discuss future performance targets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve the result or level that had been expected:",
        "examples": [
          "We are on track to meet earnings forecasts.",
          "Due to strong growth in the homes division, the company met its home completion target of 8,000 for the year.",
          "meet a target/expectation/goal Profits this year will not meet expectations because of a slowdown in the worldwide economic recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to satisfy a demand or need:",
        "examples": [
          "The mortgages they offer meet customer needs for flexibility.",
          "meet a demand/need for sth To meet the demand for its services, the university is building a new campus.",
          "meet the needs of sb/sth Many new jobs are service jobs to meet the daily needs of all the people moving to the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that you must do because of a law or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "meet a condition/requirement/obligation The Government has threatened to seize the assets of companies that do not meet their obligations to pensioners.",
          "be met by sb/sth Certain criteria must be met by applicants before they can enrol on the program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have enough money to pay for something, or to pay amounts you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "meet costs/payments/expenses Meeting mortgage payments is becoming increasingly difficult for more and more people.",
          "be met by sb/sth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the money or resources you need in order to do something, especially something that you have not done before:",
        "examples": [
          "meet a challenge/opportunity We need a different set of strategies to help us meet the challenges of the new marketplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish work at the time or by a date that has been previously agreed:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees are under constant pressure to meet deadlines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach an agreement with another person or group by offering them some of the things they want:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank offered to meet them halfway by splitting the difference.",
          "He wants us to work to meet the stakeholders halfway to try to accommodate everyone's wishes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meg": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for megabyte: used when talking about how much information a computer can store",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "megalomaniac": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has an unnaturally strong wish for power and control, or thinks that they are much more important and powerful than they really are:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been accused of being a megalomaniac."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having an unnaturally strong wish for power and control, or showing that you think you are much more important and powerful than you really are:",
        "examples": [
          "megalomaniac dictators",
          "His latest megalomaniac ambition is to build the world's highest apartment block."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "megaphone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cone-shaped device that makes your voice louder when you speak into it, so that people can hear you although they are not near to you",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow, cone-shaped device, open at both ends, that makes your voice sound louder when you speak into its smaller end",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "melancholia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the condition of feeling unhappy or sad for no obvious reason",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "melancholic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "expressing feelings of sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "a melancholic expression",
          "melancholic songs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "melancholy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sad:",
        "examples": [
          "melancholy autumn days",
          "a melancholy piece of music"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sadness that lasts for a long period of time, often without any obvious reason",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling or expressing sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "a melancholy song",
          "Larry is in a very melancholy mood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "melanoma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of skin cancer that appears as a coloured mark or growth on the skin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "melbourne": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in southeast Australia that is the capital of the state of Victoria",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "melee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large noisy uncontrolled crowd, in which people are moving in different directions and sometimes fighting with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "We lost sight of each other in the melee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that is confused and not under control, esp. a fight involving a number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "A melee erupted in the stands near the end of the game."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mellow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "smooth and soft, or not too sharp, bright, new, or rough:",
        "examples": [
          "mellow flavours",
          "mellow sounds",
          "mellow autumn sunlight"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relaxed and pleasant or not severe:",
        "examples": [
          "a mellow mood/atmosphere",
          "After a few drinks, he became very mellow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become softer and more developed in a pleasing way:",
        "examples": [
          "The brickwork will mellow over the years so that it blends with the surroundings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "She used to be very impatient, but she's mellowed over time.",
          "The years have mellowed her.",
          "US informal Oh, don't be so tough on yourself, Bill - mellow out (= become more relaxed and less severe)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasing because of being smooth, soft, or well developed and not too sharp, bright, new, or rough:",
        "examples": [
          "a mellow flavor/tone"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or mood) relaxed and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "He looks mellow on stage, but he’s always tense before the show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more pleasing because of becoming more smooth, soft, or well developed and less sharp, bright, new, or rough:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The bright orange of the fresh paint mellowed as it dried.",
          "[ T ] Those medicinal herbs can be mixed with more appetizing herbs (= herbs that taste better) to mellow their flavors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or mood) to become more relaxed and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She used to be very impatient, but she’s mellowed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mellows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "smooth and soft, or not too sharp, bright, new, or rough:",
        "examples": [
          "mellow flavours",
          "mellow sounds",
          "mellow autumn sunlight"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relaxed and pleasant or not severe:",
        "examples": [
          "a mellow mood/atmosphere",
          "After a few drinks, he became very mellow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become softer and more developed in a pleasing way:",
        "examples": [
          "The brickwork will mellow over the years so that it blends with the surroundings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "She used to be very impatient, but she's mellowed over time.",
          "The years have mellowed her.",
          "US informal Oh, don't be so tough on yourself, Bill - mellow out (= become more relaxed and less severe)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasing because of being smooth, soft, or well developed and not too sharp, bright, new, or rough:",
        "examples": [
          "a mellow flavor/tone"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or mood) relaxed and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "He looks mellow on stage, but he’s always tense before the show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more pleasing because of becoming more smooth, soft, or well developed and less sharp, bright, new, or rough:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The bright orange of the fresh paint mellowed as it dried.",
          "[ T ] Those medicinal herbs can be mixed with more appetizing herbs (= herbs that taste better) to mellow their flavors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or mood) to become more relaxed and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She used to be very impatient, but she’s mellowed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "melodic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very pleasant to listen to",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the tune in a piece of music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a tune, or having a pleasant tune:",
        "examples": [
          "a melodic theme"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "melodies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tune, often forming part of a larger piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "He played a few well-known melodies.",
          "His songs are always strong on melody."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main tune in a piece of music that is often played or sung more than once:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you play the melody for me?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "melodrama": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a story, play, or film in which the characters show stronger emotions than real people usually do:",
        "examples": [
          "a television melodrama",
          "mainly UK The car's hardly damaged - there's no need to make a melodrama out of it (= make the situation more important than it is)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a play or style of acting in which the characters behave and show emotion in a more noticeable way than real people usually do",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "melodramatic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing much stronger emotions than are necessary or usual for a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a melodramatic speech"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to behave or show emotion in ways that are more extreme than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve always been a little melodramatic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "melody": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tune, often forming part of a larger piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "He played a few well-known melodies.",
          "His songs are always strong on melody."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main tune in a piece of music that is often played or sung more than once:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you play the melody for me?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "melon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, round fruit with hard yellow or green skin, sweet flesh, and a lot of seeds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of several types of large, round, sweet fruit with a thick skin and seeds:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I put orange, banana, and melon in the fruit salad."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "melons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, round fruit with hard yellow or green skin, sweet flesh, and a lot of seeds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of several types of large, round, sweet fruit with a thick skin and seeds:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I put orange, banana, and melon in the fruit salad."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "melt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The snow usually melts by mid March.",
          "Melt the chocolate slowly so that it doesn't burn.",
          "The meat's beautifully cooked - it melts in your mouth (= is so pleasantly soft that you do not need to chew it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to feel love or sympathy, especially after feeling angry:",
        "examples": [
          "He only has to look at her, and she melts.",
          "He'd been going to refuse, but his heart melted when he saw the children's faces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sandwich containing melted cheese:",
        "examples": [
          "a tuna melt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something from solid to liquid by heating, or to dissolve a solid in a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The sun was hot and melted the snow.",
          "[ I ] The ice cream was starting to melt by the time I got it home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meltdown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely dangerous situation in a nuclear power station in which the nuclear fuel becomes very hot and melts through its container and escapes into the environment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete failure, especially in financial matters:",
        "examples": [
          "financial/economic/market meltdown",
          "The last few months have seen the progressive meltdown of the country's political system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a person becomes extremely upset and is not able to deal with a problem or situation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dangerous accident in which the fuel melts in a nuclear reactor (= device that produces energy)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which an industry, economy, etc. is badly affected by a lot of problems within a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts were watching for signs of a meltdown following problems at three of Wall Street's major investment banks.",
          "A deadly new computer virus caused much of the internet to go into meltdown last weekend.",
          "a meltdown in sth A meltdown in the mortgage industry has made it more difficult to get a loan or to refinance.",
          "a meltdown of sth The two officials are expected to help develop a plan to prevent a meltdown of the county's finances.",
          "be in meltdown Since the credit crisis, the whole banking industry has been in meltdown.",
          "financial/economic/political meltdown",
          "a stock market/subprime/credit meltdown",
          "a global/industry/corporate meltdown"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "melted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having turned soft or into a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "melted butter/chocolate/cheese"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "melting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A melting look or voice makes you feel sympathy or love.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the change or process of changing from a solid substance to a liquid",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "melts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The snow usually melts by mid March.",
          "Melt the chocolate slowly so that it doesn't burn.",
          "The meat's beautifully cooked - it melts in your mouth (= is so pleasantly soft that you do not need to chew it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to feel love or sympathy, especially after feeling angry:",
        "examples": [
          "He only has to look at her, and she melts.",
          "He'd been going to refuse, but his heart melted when he saw the children's faces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sandwich containing melted cheese:",
        "examples": [
          "a tuna melt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something from solid to liquid by heating, or to dissolve a solid in a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The sun was hot and melted the snow.",
          "[ I ] The ice cream was starting to melt by the time I got it home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "member": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, animal, or thing that is part of a group:",
        "examples": [
          "a family member",
          "a member of the older generation",
          "male and female members of the group",
          "The lion is a member of the cat family.",
          "Representatives of the member states will be meeting next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who joins a group to take part in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a new club member",
          "The parking area is for members only.",
          "Michael is a member of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a leg or arm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a penis:",
        "examples": [
          "the male member"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is part of a group:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a member of our team.",
          "The lion is a member of the cat family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part or organ of a body, such as an arm, leg, or lung",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, company, or country that belongs to a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a member of sth She is a member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee.",
          "former/existing/new members Auditors said they had discovered \"possible illegal acts\" by former members of management.",
          "a staff/team member",
          "a board/committee/council member",
          "EU/NATO/WTO members"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shareholder of a company or other organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The company will send a brief letter to all members within the next fortnight explaining what has happened and notifying them of the vote date."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "members": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, animal, or thing that is part of a group:",
        "examples": [
          "a family member",
          "a member of the older generation",
          "male and female members of the group",
          "The lion is a member of the cat family.",
          "Representatives of the member states will be meeting next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who joins a group to take part in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a new club member",
          "The parking area is for members only.",
          "Michael is a member of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a leg or arm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a penis:",
        "examples": [
          "the male member"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is part of a group:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a member of our team.",
          "The lion is a member of the cat family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part or organ of a body, such as an arm, leg, or lung",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, company, or country that belongs to a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a member of sth She is a member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee.",
          "former/existing/new members Auditors said they had discovered \"possible illegal acts\" by former members of management.",
          "a staff/team member",
          "a board/committee/council member",
          "EU/NATO/WTO members"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shareholder of a company or other organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The company will send a brief letter to all members within the next fortnight explaining what has happened and notifying them of the vote date."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "membership": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of belonging to an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to apply for membership of the sports club.",
          "a membership fee/card",
          "Annual membership (= the amount you have to pay to join a particular organization for one year) is £25."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people who belong to an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Our membership is/are divided on the issue.",
          "The society has a very large membership (= number of members)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of belonging to an organization, or an agreement by which someone joins an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We applied for membership in the country club.",
          "[ C ] Some fitness clubs sell lifetime memberships."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The membership is all the members of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We asked the membership to vote on the issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of belonging to a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "membership in sth He holds membership in a number of regional and national organizations.",
          "membership of sth She has promised to use her influence and membership of a high-level advisory group to lobby for change.",
          "apply/qualify for membership Employees need to have worked here for more than two years in order to qualify for membership of the scheme.",
          "the cost/benefit of membership One of the benefits of membership is access to free legal advice.",
          "board/union membership",
          "EU/WTO/NATO membership",
          "full/free membership"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people who belong to a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The EU's membership has almost doubled since 2004.",
          "have a membership of sth We currently have a membership of more than 11,000 professionals, professors, and students.",
          "declining/falling membership Pooling resources will help us cope more easily with declining membership and revenues.",
          "membership numbers/a membership base",
          "membership declines/falls/goes down Membership in investment clubs has declined just like the stock market.",
          "membership increases/rises/climbs Party membership has risen, by 3,000, for the first time in 20 years.",
          "a decline/increase in membership We get a significant increase in membership each year, mostly because people read about us on the Internet.",
          "expand/boost/restrict membership The appointment was made in the hope of strengthening finances and boosting membership."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "members of a group or organization considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm has failed to recognize and appreciate what our membership has contributed during the past four years.",
          "Since the online group was formed just over a year ago, the membership has pretty much doubled every month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "memberships": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of belonging to an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to apply for membership of the sports club.",
          "a membership fee/card",
          "Annual membership (= the amount you have to pay to join a particular organization for one year) is £25."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people who belong to an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Our membership is/are divided on the issue.",
          "The society has a very large membership (= number of members)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of belonging to an organization, or an agreement by which someone joins an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We applied for membership in the country club.",
          "[ C ] Some fitness clubs sell lifetime memberships."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The membership is all the members of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We asked the membership to vote on the issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of belonging to a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "membership in sth He holds membership in a number of regional and national organizations.",
          "membership of sth She has promised to use her influence and membership of a high-level advisory group to lobby for change.",
          "apply/qualify for membership Employees need to have worked here for more than two years in order to qualify for membership of the scheme.",
          "the cost/benefit of membership One of the benefits of membership is access to free legal advice.",
          "board/union membership",
          "EU/WTO/NATO membership",
          "full/free membership"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people who belong to a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The EU's membership has almost doubled since 2004.",
          "have a membership of sth We currently have a membership of more than 11,000 professionals, professors, and students.",
          "declining/falling membership Pooling resources will help us cope more easily with declining membership and revenues.",
          "membership numbers/a membership base",
          "membership declines/falls/goes down Membership in investment clubs has declined just like the stock market.",
          "membership increases/rises/climbs Party membership has risen, by 3,000, for the first time in 20 years.",
          "a decline/increase in membership We get a significant increase in membership each year, mostly because people read about us on the Internet.",
          "expand/boost/restrict membership The appointment was made in the hope of strengthening finances and boosting membership."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "members of a group or organization considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm has failed to recognize and appreciate what our membership has contributed during the past four years.",
          "Since the online group was formed just over a year ago, the membership has pretty much doubled every month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "membrane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of skin that covers or connects parts of a person's or animal's body:",
        "examples": [
          "The cornea is the transparent membrane that covers the front of the eye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very thin piece of material that covers an opening",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer covering of a cell:",
        "examples": [
          "a cell membrane"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, soft layer of tissue that covers organs or connects parts of living things, or the outer covering of a cell",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "meme": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cultural feature or a type of behaviour that is passed from one generation to another, without the influence of genes:",
        "examples": [
          "A meme is the cultural equivalent of the unit of physical heredity, the gene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea, image, video, etc. that is spread very quickly on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Take a look at the top ten internet memes for this past year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "memento": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object that you keep to remember a person, place, or event:",
        "examples": [
          "I kept a seashell as a memento of our holiday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that you keep to help you remember a person or a special event:",
        "examples": [
          "The bracelet is a memento from her college sweetheart."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "memo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a message or other information in writing sent by one person or department to another in the same business organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you get my memo about the meeting?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofmemorandum:",
        "examples": [
          "He put his conclusions in a memo to Bethel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written message sent from one person or department to another within a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "in a memo (to sb) In a memo to employees, the chief executive outlined plans to increase the shared costs of health-care coverage.",
          "a memo from sb A memo from company directors stated that expenses had outgrown revenues for the past three years.",
          "a memo about sth Request a written memo about each task before you do it.",
          "a memo outlines/details/states Senior officials received a 12-page memo outlining the allegations.",
          "prepare/write/receive a memo Staff have received a memo saying that they will be getting end-of-year bonuses.",
          "According to a memo from one of the firm's salesmen, unauthorised 10% fees were routinely added to commissions.",
          "a company/government/State Department memo",
          "an internal/a confidential memorandum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a written message to someone within a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "She memoed me about it yesterday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "memoir": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book or other piece of writing based on the writer's personal knowledge of famous people, places, or events:",
        "examples": [
          "She has written a memoir of her encounters with famous movie stars over the years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written record of a usually famous person's own life and experiences:",
        "examples": [
          "She plans to write her memoirs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written record of a person’s knowledge of events or of a person's own experiences:",
        "examples": [
          "She wrote a memoir about her years as a war correspondent.",
          "He’s writing his memoirs (= the story of his life)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "memoirs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a written record of a usually famous person's own life and experiences:",
        "examples": [
          "She plans to write her memoirs.",
          "Angelou's first volume of memoirs dealt with her childhood.",
          "His book is commonly regarded as one of the finest memoirs to come out of the Vietnam war.",
          "She describes the meeting in her recently published memoirs.",
          "He published six volumes of memoirs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "memorable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "likely to be remembered or worth remembering:",
        "examples": [
          "a memorable performance",
          "a memorable tune",
          "I haven't seen them since that memorable evening when the boat capsized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to be remembered or worth remembering:",
        "examples": [
          "a memorable song/story",
          "Dizzy Dean was one of baseball’s most memorable personalities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "memorial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object, often large and made of stone, that has been built to honour a famous person or event:",
        "examples": [
          "a war memorial",
          "The statue was erected as a memorial to those who died in the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ceremony to remember someone who has died, which usually takes place after they have been buried or cremated (= burned):",
        "examples": [
          "His family is planning a public memorial, to be held in September.",
          "He did not attend a memorial commemorating the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done to remember a person or people who have died:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of people came to Professor Conner's memorial service.",
          "The memorial garden is dedicated to those who died in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object made in order to honor a person or event:",
        "examples": [
          "The statue is a memorial to those who died in the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A memorial service is an event held to remember a person who has died.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "memorials": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object, often large and made of stone, that has been built to honour a famous person or event:",
        "examples": [
          "a war memorial",
          "The statue was erected as a memorial to those who died in the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ceremony to remember someone who has died, which usually takes place after they have been buried or cremated (= burned):",
        "examples": [
          "His family is planning a public memorial, to be held in September.",
          "He did not attend a memorial commemorating the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done to remember a person or people who have died:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of people came to Professor Conner's memorial service.",
          "The memorial garden is dedicated to those who died in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object made in order to honor a person or event:",
        "examples": [
          "The statue is a memorial to those who died in the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A memorial service is an event held to remember a person who has died.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "memories": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to remember information, experiences, and people:",
        "examples": [
          "a good/bad memory",
          "After the accident he suffered from loss of memory/memory loss.",
          "She has an excellent memory for names (= she can remember names easily)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you remember from the past:",
        "examples": [
          "I have vivid memories of that evening.",
          "That tune really brings back memories (= makes me remember past events).",
          "School is just a dim/distant memory for me now (= something I cannot remember very well)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a computer in which information or programs are stored either permanently or temporarily, or the amount of space available on it for storing information:",
        "examples": [
          "My computer has a gigabyte of memory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to remember things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] After the accident he suffered from loss of memory.",
          "[ C ] She has an excellent memory for names.",
          "[ U ] Each of the children recited a short poem from memory (= by remembering it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A computer’s memory is the part of a computer in which information is stored, or its ability to store information.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you remember from the past:",
        "examples": [
          "She has vivid memories of her trip to Los Angeles 20 years ago.",
          "That song brings back memories (= makes me remember past events).",
          "A service was held in memory of (= to remember) those who died in the earthquake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a computer in which information or programs are stored either permanently or temporarily, or the amount of space available on it for storing information:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a dramatic drop in price for computer memory and storage.",
          "4GB/120 GB etc. memory"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "memorize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to learn something so that you will remember it exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "When I was at school, we were required to memorize a poem every week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn something so that you will remember it exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "She memorized her friends’ phone numbers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "memorized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn something so that you will remember it exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "When I was at school, we were required to memorize a poem every week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "memorizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn something so that you will remember it exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "When I was at school, we were required to memorize a poem every week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "memory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to remember information, experiences, and people:",
        "examples": [
          "a good/bad memory",
          "After the accident he suffered from loss of memory/memory loss.",
          "She has an excellent memory for names (= she can remember names easily)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you remember from the past:",
        "examples": [
          "I have vivid memories of that evening.",
          "That tune really brings back memories (= makes me remember past events).",
          "School is just a dim/distant memory for me now (= something I cannot remember very well)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a computer in which information or programs are stored either permanently or temporarily, or the amount of space available on it for storing information:",
        "examples": [
          "My computer has a gigabyte of memory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to remember things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] After the accident he suffered from loss of memory.",
          "[ C ] She has an excellent memory for names.",
          "[ U ] Each of the children recited a short poem from memory (= by remembering it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A computer’s memory is the part of a computer in which information is stored, or its ability to store information.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you remember from the past:",
        "examples": [
          "She has vivid memories of her trip to Los Angeles 20 years ago.",
          "That song brings back memories (= makes me remember past events).",
          "A service was held in memory of (= to remember) those who died in the earthquake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a computer in which information or programs are stored either permanently or temporarily, or the amount of space available on it for storing information:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a dramatic drop in price for computer memory and storage.",
          "4GB/120 GB etc. memory"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "memos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a message or other information in writing sent by one person or department to another in the same business organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you get my memo about the meeting?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofmemorandum:",
        "examples": [
          "He put his conclusions in a memo to Bethel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written message sent from one person or department to another within a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "in a memo (to sb) In a memo to employees, the chief executive outlined plans to increase the shared costs of health-care coverage.",
          "a memo from sb A memo from company directors stated that expenses had outgrown revenues for the past three years.",
          "a memo about sth Request a written memo about each task before you do it.",
          "a memo outlines/details/states Senior officials received a 12-page memo outlining the allegations.",
          "prepare/write/receive a memo Staff have received a memo saying that they will be getting end-of-year bonuses.",
          "According to a memo from one of the firm's salesmen, unauthorised 10% fees were routinely added to commissions.",
          "a company/government/State Department memo",
          "an internal/a confidential memorandum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a written message to someone within a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "She memoed me about it yesterday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "memphis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city on the Mississippi river in the southeastern US state of Tennessee:",
        "examples": [
          "She decided to move from Memphis to Florida.",
          "He owns a team in Memphis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "menace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is likely to cause harm:",
        "examples": [
          "Drunk drivers are a menace to everyone.",
          "Dogs running loose are a public menace.",
          "the menace of industrial pollution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dangerous quality that makes you think someone is going to do something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a slight air of menace which made me uneasy.",
          "He spoke with a hint of menace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a child, who is very annoying",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to demand money using threats:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accused of unlawfully demanding money with menaces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something menaces a person or thing, he, she, or it threatens seriously to harm it:",
        "examples": [
          "Hurricane Hugo menaced the eastern coast for a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "danger, or someone or something that is likely to cause harm:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] There was an air of controlled menace about him.",
          "[ C ] That boy is a menace to himself and his friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is threatening and may cause harm:",
        "examples": [
          "the menace of sth The world is still facing the menace of terrorism.",
          "a menace to society/the environment Plastic bags are a menace to marine environments because they don't break down quickly.",
          "Banks and credit card firms warned of a growing menace from identity thieves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "menacing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you think that someone is going to do something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "a menacing look/gesture"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "menacingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that makes you think that someone is going to do something bad or that something bad is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "She glared menacingly at him.",
          "Black clouds gathered menacingly over the hills."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "menagerie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a collection of wild animals that are kept privately or to show to the public",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of different animals that are kept, usually for people to see",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to repair something that is broken or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you mend this hole in my shirt?",
          "UK I've left my watch at the jeweller's to be mended.",
          "UK The plumber came to mend the burst pipe.",
          "The country's president is seeking to mend relations with the United States."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in a piece of clothing where a repair has been made",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repair cloth that is torn or something that is damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you mend this hole in my shirt?",
          "The country is seeking to mend relations with the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become well again after an illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The bones in my broken wrist took eight weeks to mend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repair something that is broken or not working:",
        "examples": [
          "They're sending someone round to mend the photocopier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find a solution to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The new government pledged to mend the country's broken society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to improve a relationship with someone you have had a disagreement with:",
        "examples": [
          "The industry is trying to mend fences with government, environmental groups, and the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to improve your behaviour after you have been behaving badly:",
        "examples": [
          "The outcry over third-world child exploitation has shamed some employers into mending their ways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be improving after a period of difficulty or failure:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy finally seems to be on the mend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mended": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repair something that is broken or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you mend this hole in my shirt?",
          "UK I've left my watch at the jeweller's to be mended.",
          "UK The plumber came to mend the burst pipe.",
          "The country's president is seeking to mend relations with the United States."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "clothes that need to be mended:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a pile of mending to do."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to repair something that is broken or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you mend this hole in my shirt?",
          "UK I've left my watch at the jeweller's to be mended.",
          "UK The plumber came to mend the burst pipe.",
          "The country's president is seeking to mend relations with the United States."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in a piece of clothing where a repair has been made",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repair cloth that is torn or something that is damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you mend this hole in my shirt?",
          "The country is seeking to mend relations with the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become well again after an illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The bones in my broken wrist took eight weeks to mend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repair something that is broken or not working:",
        "examples": [
          "They're sending someone round to mend the photocopier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find a solution to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The new government pledged to mend the country's broken society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to improve a relationship with someone you have had a disagreement with:",
        "examples": [
          "The industry is trying to mend fences with government, environmental groups, and the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to improve your behaviour after you have been behaving badly:",
        "examples": [
          "The outcry over third-world child exploitation has shamed some employers into mending their ways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be improving after a period of difficulty or failure:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy finally seems to be on the mend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meningitis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious infectious disease that causes the tissues around the brain and spinal cord to swell",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a swelling of the outer membrane (= thin layer of tissue) of the brain caused by an infection",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "menopause": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time in a person's life when they gradually stop having periods (= blood flow from the uterus each month):",
        "examples": [
          "the menopause UK I am in my fifties and started the menopause a few years ago.",
          "go through menopause Most women go through menopause between the ages of 45 and 55.",
          "The article pointed out that transgender men and non-binary people suffering from issues related to the menopause are often overlooked.",
          "Hormone replacement therapy may be offered to relieve menopause symptoms such as hot flushes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time in a woman’s life, often between the ages of 45 and 55, when she gradually stops menstruating (= having a regular flow of blood from her uterus)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mensch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a good, honest person:",
        "examples": [
          "I like him. He's a mensch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "menstrual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with the time when someone menstruates (= blood comes from their uterus):",
        "examples": [
          "menstrual pain",
          "menstrual cycle About 60 percent of female athletes have disruptions in their menstrual cycles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "menstruating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When someone menstruates, blood comes from their uterus (= the organ in which a baby develops before birth) for a few days every month.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mental": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the mind, or involving the process of thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "The family has a history of mental disorder.",
          "A doctor was asked about the mental state of the prisoner.",
          "She had a mental picture (= a picture in her mind) of how the house would look when they finished redecorating it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of activity or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "The first few weeks of camp were mental."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "You'd be mental to spend so much money on a dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start behaving in a very angry way:",
        "examples": [
          "Her father was screaming and shouting, going mental."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start behaving in a very excited or crazy way:",
        "examples": [
          "The band walked out on stage and the crowd went mental."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or about the mind, or involving the process of thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "Stress can affect both your physical and mental health.",
          "Many people suffer from some form of mental illness during their lives.",
          "I made a mental note of her address (= I will try to remember it)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mentality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person's particular way of thinking about things:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't understand the mentality of people who hurt animals.",
          "He hopes that closer links between Britain and the rest of Europe will change the British mentality towards foreigners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s or group’s way of thinking about things:",
        "examples": [
          "They buy everything on credit – they have this play now, pay later mentality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular way that a person or group thinks about things:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to end this credit-card mentality and start living within our means."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mentally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with or related to the mind:",
        "examples": [
          "mentally ill",
          "It's going to be a tough competition but I'm mentally prepared for it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "menthol": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a solid, white natural substance that smells and tastes like mint:",
        "examples": [
          "Menthol can help to clear your nose when you have a cold.",
          "menthol cigarettes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural substance made from peppermint (= a plant with a fresh, strong smell) and used in medicines and as a flavoring",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mention": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak about something quickly, giving little detail or using few words:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll mention your ideas to Jacinta.",
          "[ + (that) ] He casually mentioned (that) he was leaving his job.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] My wife mentioned seeing you the other day.",
          "[ + question word ] Did she happen to mention whether she would be coming?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refer to something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I promised never to mention the incident again.",
          "Did she mention me in her letter?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short remark or written statement:",
        "examples": [
          "The story didn't even get a mention in the newspaper.",
          "When I ordered the catalogue, there was no mention of any payment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something or someone is mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "Even the mention of her name makes him blush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a product, person etc. is referred to on a social media site:",
        "examples": [
          "Tracking brand mentions can lead to a clearer understanding of how others interact with your brand's products or services.",
          "Mentions are a useful way to measure brand awareness and find out who’s really talking about you online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a person is publicly praised for having done something, such as their job, extremely well:",
        "examples": [
          "At the awards ceremony, Chrissie Scott got/received a special mention for her reporting on the conflict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak about someone or something, esp. briefly and without giving much detail:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] Has he mentioned (that) he’s leaving his job?",
          "I promised never to mention her again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mentioned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak about something quickly, giving little detail or using few words:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll mention your ideas to Jacinta.",
          "[ + (that) ] He casually mentioned (that) he was leaving his job.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] My wife mentioned seeing you the other day.",
          "[ + question word ] Did she happen to mention whether she would be coming?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refer to something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I promised never to mention the incident again.",
          "Did she mention me in her letter?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mentioning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak about something quickly, giving little detail or using few words:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll mention your ideas to Jacinta.",
          "[ + (that) ] He casually mentioned (that) he was leaving his job.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] My wife mentioned seeing you the other day.",
          "[ + question word ] Did she happen to mention whether she would be coming?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refer to something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I promised never to mention the incident again.",
          "Did she mention me in her letter?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mentions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak about something quickly, giving little detail or using few words:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll mention your ideas to Jacinta.",
          "[ + (that) ] He casually mentioned (that) he was leaving his job.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] My wife mentioned seeing you the other day.",
          "[ + question word ] Did she happen to mention whether she would be coming?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refer to something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I promised never to mention the incident again.",
          "Did she mention me in her letter?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short remark or written statement:",
        "examples": [
          "The story didn't even get a mention in the newspaper.",
          "When I ordered the catalogue, there was no mention of any payment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something or someone is mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "Even the mention of her name makes him blush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a product, person etc. is referred to on a social media site:",
        "examples": [
          "Tracking brand mentions can lead to a clearer understanding of how others interact with your brand's products or services.",
          "Mentions are a useful way to measure brand awareness and find out who’s really talking about you online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a person is publicly praised for having done something, such as their job, extremely well:",
        "examples": [
          "At the awards ceremony, Chrissie Scott got/received a special mention for her reporting on the conflict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak about someone or something, esp. briefly and without giving much detail:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] Has he mentioned (that) he’s leaving his job?",
          "I promised never to mention her again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mentor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives a younger or less experienced person help and advice over a period of time, especially at work or school",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help and give advice to a younger or less experienced person, especially in a job or at school",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an experienced and trusted person who gives another person advice and help, esp. related to work or school, over a period of time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with experience in a job who supports and advises someone with less experience to help them develop in their work:",
        "examples": [
          "He acted as a business mentor to many young aspiring entrepreneurs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support and advise someone with less experience to help them develop in their work:",
        "examples": [
          "The programme was set up to train and mentor small-business entrepreneurs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mentoring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of helping and giving advice to a younger or less experienced person, especially in a job or at school:",
        "examples": [
          "The students' chances can be improved with more studying, mentoring, and intensive review.",
          "She volunteers in the school mentoring programme ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of supporting and advising someone with less experience to help them develop in their work:",
        "examples": [
          "We train people through one-on-one mentoring.",
          "Mentoring programs are a way to increase the company's competitive advantage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mentors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives a younger or less experienced person help and advice over a period of time, especially at work or school",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help and give advice to a younger or less experienced person, especially in a job or at school",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an experienced and trusted person who gives another person advice and help, esp. related to work or school, over a period of time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with experience in a job who supports and advises someone with less experience to help them develop in their work:",
        "examples": [
          "He acted as a business mentor to many young aspiring entrepreneurs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support and advise someone with less experience to help them develop in their work:",
        "examples": [
          "The programme was set up to train and mentor small-business entrepreneurs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "menu": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a list of the food that you can eat in a restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "The waiter brought the menu and the wine list.",
          "What's on the menu today?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of choices that can be made to appear on a computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "Select the \"Edit\" menu and then choose \"Copy\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the dishes served at a meal, esp. in a restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "There are several vegetarian dishes on the menu."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A menu is also a list of items shown on a computer screen from which the user can choose an operation for the computer to perform.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of possible available actions that appears on a computer screen and allows you to choose the instruction you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Select the Edit menu and then click on Copy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "menus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a list of the food that you can eat in a restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "The waiter brought the menu and the wine list.",
          "What's on the menu today?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of choices that can be made to appear on a computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "Select the \"Edit\" menu and then choose \"Copy\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the dishes served at a meal, esp. in a restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "There are several vegetarian dishes on the menu."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A menu is also a list of items shown on a computer screen from which the user can choose an operation for the computer to perform.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of possible available actions that appears on a computer screen and allows you to choose the instruction you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Select the Edit menu and then click on Copy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the high crying sound of a cat:",
        "examples": [
          "The cat let out a small meow.",
          "Every time I say \"Bye Ginger\", the cat goes \"meow\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a cat) to make a high crying sound:",
        "examples": [
          "A cat was meowing pitifully outside the door.",
          "A cat meowed from somewhere in the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crying sound a cat makes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "meowing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the high crying sound of a cat:",
        "examples": [
          "The cat let out a small meow.",
          "Every time I say \"Bye Ginger\", the cat goes \"meow\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a cat) to make a high crying sound:",
        "examples": [
          "A cat was meowing pitifully outside the door.",
          "A cat meowed from somewhere in the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crying sound a cat makes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "meows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the high crying sound of a cat:",
        "examples": [
          "The cat let out a small meow.",
          "Every time I say \"Bye Ginger\", the cat goes \"meow\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a cat) to make a high crying sound:",
        "examples": [
          "A cat was meowing pitifully outside the door.",
          "A cat meowed from somewhere in the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crying sound a cat makes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mercenaries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "interested only in the amount of money that you can get from a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He had some mercenary scheme to marry a wealthy widow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who fights for any country or group that pays them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who fights for a foreign country or group for pay",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "interested only in the money that can be obtained from a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t trust his motives – he’s too mercenary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mercenary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "interested only in the amount of money that you can get from a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He had some mercenary scheme to marry a wealthy widow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who fights for any country or group that pays them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who fights for a foreign country or group for pay",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "interested only in the money that can be obtained from a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t trust his motives – he’s too mercenary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "merchandising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "products connected with a popular film, singer, event, etc., or the selling of these products",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of making people aware of your products and increasing sales through advertising, special events, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of advertising or selling goods",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "products connected with a popular film, event, famous person, etc., or the selling of these products:",
        "examples": [
          "They hope to raise £12m from the sale of tickets and merchandising.",
          "merchandising income/revenue/sales The $250 million figure reportedly includes merchandising income and a share of the film's profits.",
          "Warner Bros owns exclusive merchandising rights to the Harry Potter character.",
          "merchandising activities/deals/opportunities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of making people more aware of your products and increasing sales through advertising, special displays or events, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales growth has been hurt by a misguided merchandising strategy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "merchant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to buy and sell products in large amounts, especially by trading with other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "a wine/grain merchant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is involved in or enjoys something that is unpleasant or annoying to others:",
        "examples": [
          "a gossip merchant (= someone who enjoys talking about people's private lives)",
          "a speed merchant (= someone who drives too fast)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose business is buying and selling goods for profit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or business that buys and sells products in large amounts for profit, often trading with other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "grain/cotton/wine merchants"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that sells directly to the public either from a store or through the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Experienced merchants said that the fee structure for accepting cards is confusing.",
          "Local merchants experienced a revenue boost in the lead up to Thanksgiving.",
          "Most online merchants will email you an order confirmation with details of your purchase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe people or businesses connected with buying or selling goods:",
        "examples": [
          "merchant customers/families/fees"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with the ships that carry goods by sea:",
        "examples": [
          "merchant fleet/seaman"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "merchants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to buy and sell products in large amounts, especially by trading with other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "a wine/grain merchant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is involved in or enjoys something that is unpleasant or annoying to others:",
        "examples": [
          "a gossip merchant (= someone who enjoys talking about people's private lives)",
          "a speed merchant (= someone who drives too fast)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose business is buying and selling goods for profit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or business that buys and sells products in large amounts for profit, often trading with other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "grain/cotton/wine merchants"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that sells directly to the public either from a store or through the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Experienced merchants said that the fee structure for accepting cards is confusing.",
          "Local merchants experienced a revenue boost in the lead up to Thanksgiving.",
          "Most online merchants will email you an order confirmation with details of your purchase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe people or businesses connected with buying or selling goods:",
        "examples": [
          "merchant customers/families/fees"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with the ships that carry goods by sea:",
        "examples": [
          "merchant fleet/seaman"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mercies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone should be grateful/thankful for small mercies, they should be grateful for something because it is not as bad as it could have been:",
        "examples": [
          "She wasn't badly hurt in the accident, so we're grateful for small mercies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "merciful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is merciful is willing to be kind to and forgive people who are in their power:",
        "examples": [
          "\"God is merciful,\" said the priest.",
          "a merciful ruler"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you are grateful for an event or situation because it stops something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "After such a long illness, her death came as a merciful release."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kind and forgiving:",
        "examples": [
          "Judges are sometimes more merciful than a jury."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "merciless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or showing no mercy:",
        "examples": [
          "There are reports of merciless attacks on innocent civilians.",
          "There was no shelter from the merciless (= very strong) heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing no kindness; cruel:",
        "examples": [
          "a merciless enemy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mercilessly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that has or shows no mercy (= kindness or willingness to forgive):",
        "examples": [
          "Louis was teased mercilessly by his schoolmates.",
          "The sun beat down mercilessly all day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mercurial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "changing suddenly and often:",
        "examples": [
          "a mercurial temperament",
          "She was entertaining but unpredictable, with mercurial mood swings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligent, enthusiastic, and quick:",
        "examples": [
          "a mercurial mind/wit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing or caused by mercury:",
        "examples": [
          "mercurial drugs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mercury": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a heavy, silver-coloured metal, liquid at normal temperatures:",
        "examples": [
          "Mercury is used in batteries, pesticides, and thermometers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "With the mercury climbing to 40 degrees, beaches and pools will be crowded this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the planet closest in distance to the Sun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Roman mythology (= ancient stories), the Roman God of trade, travellers, and thieves:",
        "examples": [
          "A statue of the god Mercury can be seen on the top of the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy, silver-colored metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures:",
        "examples": [
          "Mercury is used in thermometers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the planet nearest in distance to the sun",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mercy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "kindness that makes you forgive someone, usually someone that you have authority over:",
        "examples": [
          "She appealed to the judge to have mercy on her husband.",
          "The prisoners pleaded for mercy.",
          "The gunmen showed no mercy, killing innocent men and women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a situation where someone or something has complete power over you:",
        "examples": [
          "Poor people are increasingly at the mercy of predatory lenders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event or situation that you are grateful for because it stops something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "After months of suffering, his death was a mercy.",
          "They were on a mercy mission to take food to the refugees when they were attacked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kindness shown toward someone whom you have the right or power to punish:",
        "examples": [
          "He begged for mercy.",
          "The soldiers showed no mercy toward their prisoners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is considered lucky because it is not as bad as it had been or could have been:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a mercy that no one was hurt in the fire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mere": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize that something is not large or important:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane crashed mere minutes after take-off.",
          "It cost a mere 20 dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize how strongly someone feels about something or how extreme a situation is:",
        "examples": [
          "The mere thought of it (= just thinking about it) makes me feel sick.",
          "People became excited at the mere mention of his name.",
          "the mere idea/possibility/prospect of something"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nothing more than; nothing more important than:",
        "examples": [
          "The mere fact that Greene plays for the Yankees gives him a lot of visibility.",
          "The city receives a mere 20% of the parking revenues."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "merely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more:",
        "examples": [
          "I wasn't complaining, I merely said that I was tired.",
          "I didn't say that you had to go - I merely suggested that you might want to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize that something is not large, important, or effective when compared to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The medicine won't cure her - it merely stops the pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "only; and nothing more:",
        "examples": [
          "I merely said that I was tired.",
          "These columns have no function and are merely decorative."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "merge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to combine or join together, or to cause things to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "They decided to merge the two companies into one.",
          "The country's two biggest banks are planning to merge.",
          "After a while the narrow trail merges with a wider path."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join a line of moving traffic without causing other vehicles to slow down",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine or join together:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Route 9A splits off from Route 9, but they merge after 5 more miles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join together, or to be joined together, to make a larger company, organization, department, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The two banks denied rumours that they aim to merge.",
          "The cable company announced plans to merge its advertising and sales operations.",
          "merge (sth) with/into sth The firm became the world's largest supplier of online security software when it merged with its rival in a £35m deal.",
          "merged business/company/entity In one year, the newly merged company saved more than $100 million in costs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "merged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine or join together, or to cause things to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "They decided to merge the two companies into one.",
          "The country's two biggest banks are planning to merge.",
          "After a while the narrow trail merges with a wider path."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join a line of moving traffic without causing other vehicles to slow down",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "merger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when two or more companies or organizations join together to make one larger company:",
        "examples": [
          "She's an attorney who advises companies about mergers and takeovers.",
          "The merger of these two companies would create the world's biggest accounting firm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the combining of two or more companies or organizations into one",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation when two or more companies, organizations, departments, etc. join together:",
        "examples": [
          "The boards finally approved the merger between the two energy groups.",
          "merger of two companies, etc. The proposed merger of the two fund managers will create a new group with £200 billion of assets under management.",
          "The CEO thought a friendly merger would revitalize the company.",
          "plan/propose/seek a merger There was speculation that Glaxo was planning a merger with New York-based Pfizer.",
          "agree/approve a merger Shareholders voted to approve the merger last week.",
          "block/oppose a merger The finance minister blocked the merger in June.",
          "merger agreement/deal/plan The bank said it would press ahead with the merger plan.",
          "merger negotiations/talks The group's share price fell sharply following the collapse of merger talks.",
          "a failed/successful/unsuccessful merger"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "merging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine or join together, or to cause things to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "They decided to merge the two companies into one.",
          "The country's two biggest banks are planning to merge.",
          "After a while the narrow trail merges with a wider path."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join a line of moving traffic without causing other vehicles to slow down",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "meridian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary line between the North Pole and the South Pole, drawn on maps to help to show the position of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The prime meridian of longitude is in Greenwich, London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary line that passes from the North Pole to the South Pole through any place on the surface of the earth, used to show the position of places on a map",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "meringue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very light, sweet food made by mixing sugar with egg white (= the clear part) and baking it:",
        "examples": [
          "lemon meringue pie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of sugar and the beaten white part of eggs, baked until firm, or the light, sweet cake made of this",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "merit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being good and deserving praise:",
        "examples": [
          "an entertaining film with little artistic merit",
          "Her ideas have merit.",
          "Brierley's book has the merit of being both informative and readable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the advantages something has compared to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "We discussed the merits of herbal tea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "according to the qualities you have or have shown, without considering any other information or comparing you to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee will consider each applicant on his or her own merits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something merits a particular treatment, it deserves or is considered important enough to be treated in that way:",
        "examples": [
          "This plan merits careful attention.",
          "The accident merited only a small paragraph in the local paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being good and deserving praise, or a good quality:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Judged on artistic merit, it was a success.",
          "[ C ] Being able to work at home has its merits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deserve something:",
        "examples": [
          "These recommendations merit careful attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being good and deserving to be praised or rewarded, or an advantage that something has:",
        "examples": [
          "Proposals will be judged strictly on merit by an external committee.",
          "I fail to see the merit of organizing the work in that way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extra pay given to employees who have done their job well and made noticeable improvements in the company, department, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The average merit pay increase over the past five years has been in the range of 3 to 4%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a court decides that a complaint, case, etc. has merit, it accepts that it is true or there is evidence for it:",
        "examples": [
          "The lawsuit was found to be completely without merit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deserve to be treated or considered in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "merit attention/discussion/investigation If complaints merit investigation, they should go the complaints committee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "merits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being good and deserving praise:",
        "examples": [
          "an entertaining film with little artistic merit",
          "Her ideas have merit.",
          "Brierley's book has the merit of being both informative and readable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the advantages something has compared to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "We discussed the merits of herbal tea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "according to the qualities you have or have shown, without considering any other information or comparing you to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee will consider each applicant on his or her own merits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something merits a particular treatment, it deserves or is considered important enough to be treated in that way:",
        "examples": [
          "This plan merits careful attention.",
          "The accident merited only a small paragraph in the local paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being good and deserving praise, or a good quality:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Judged on artistic merit, it was a success.",
          "[ C ] Being able to work at home has its merits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deserve something:",
        "examples": [
          "These recommendations merit careful attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being good and deserving to be praised or rewarded, or an advantage that something has:",
        "examples": [
          "Proposals will be judged strictly on merit by an external committee.",
          "I fail to see the merit of organizing the work in that way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extra pay given to employees who have done their job well and made noticeable improvements in the company, department, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The average merit pay increase over the past five years has been in the range of 3 to 4%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a court decides that a complaint, case, etc. has merit, it accepts that it is true or there is evidence for it:",
        "examples": [
          "The lawsuit was found to be completely without merit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deserve to be treated or considered in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "merit attention/discussion/investigation If complaints merit investigation, they should go the complaints committee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "merlot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of red wine, originally made in France, or the type of grape from which this wine is produced",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mermaid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary creature described in stories, with the upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary creature with the upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mermaids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary creature described in stories, with the upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary creature with the upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "merrier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happy or showing enjoyment:",
        "examples": [
          "the merry sound of laughter",
          "She's a merry little soul."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "UK polite word for slightly drunk:",
        "examples": [
          "You got a bit merry last night, didn't you Cath?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happy or showing enjoyment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "You say Merry Christmas to wish people a happy time at Christmas.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "merrily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing happiness or enjoyment:",
        "examples": [
          "Her eyes sparkled merrily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without thinking about the result of what you are doing or about the problems it might cause:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory has been merrily pumping chemical waste into the river for the past ten years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "merry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happy or showing enjoyment:",
        "examples": [
          "the merry sound of laughter",
          "She's a merry little soul."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "UK polite word for slightly drunk:",
        "examples": [
          "You got a bit merry last night, didn't you Cath?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happy or showing enjoyment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "You say Merry Christmas to wish people a happy time at Christmas.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used, usually as the object of a verb or preposition, to refer to the person speaking or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there one for me?",
          "She gave me some money.",
          "Could you pass me that book?",
          "It wasn't me who offered to go, it was Charlotte."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the musical note",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for myalgic encephalomyelitis: an illness, sometimes lasting for several years, in which a person's muscles and joints (= places where two bones are connected) hurt and they are generally very tired",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Maine: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person speaking; the objective form of I:",
        "examples": [
          "Pass me that book/Pass that book to me.",
          "\"I want to go to the store.\" \"Me, too (= I also want to go).\"",
          "\"I’d never go there alone at night.\" \"Me neither (= I also would not).\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mesa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mountain with a large, flat top and steep sides, of the type found in the western and southwestern United States:",
        "examples": [
          "The mesa rises abruptly from the western desert plains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mountain with a large flat top",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mescaline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug obtained from peyote (= a type of desert plant) that makes people hallucinate (= see things that do not exist)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mesh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a piece of) material like a net with spaces in it, made from wire, plastic, or thread:",
        "examples": [
          "a sieve with a fine/large mesh",
          "a wire mesh fence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When different things or people mesh, they suit each other or work well together:",
        "examples": [
          "The members of the team just didn't mesh.",
          "I need a job that meshes with my family life, as I have two little kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join together in the correct position:",
        "examples": [
          "The car's gears aren't meshing correctly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a material loosely woven of wire, plastic, or thread so that it has spaces in it like a net:",
        "examples": [
          "Pour the liquid through a strainer of fine mesh."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of two or more things) to fit together or be suitable for each other:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The teeth of the smaller and larger gears mesh with each other.",
          "[ I ] Their ideas on how to run the company never really meshed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mesmerized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have someone's attention completely so that they cannot think of anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "I was completely mesmerized by the performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old-fashioned for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mesmerizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very attractive, in a mysterious way, making you want to keep looking:",
        "examples": [
          "He had the most mesmerizing blue eyes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mesopotamia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an ancient historical area in what is now Iraq and surrounding areas, between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers:",
        "examples": [
          "Baghdad was the cultural heart of Mesopotamia.",
          "The Sumerians were a civilization that lived in South Mesopotamia."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mess": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Mess or a mess is something or someone that looks dirty or untidy:",
        "examples": [
          "make a mess He makes a terrible mess when he's cooking.",
          "in a mess UK Jem's house is always in a mess.",
          "clean up a mess Go and clean up that mess in the kitchen.",
          "UK Freddy can't stand mess.",
          "look a mess mainly UK I look a mess - I can't go out like this!",
          "My hair's such a mess today!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal's solid waste:",
        "examples": [
          "Fido left another mess on the carpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that is full of problems:",
        "examples": [
          "She said that her life was a mess.",
          "get yourself into a mess I got myself into a mess by telling a lie.",
          "in a mess The company's finances are in a mess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose life is full of problems they cannot deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "After the divorce he was a real mess and started drinking too much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something badly or spoil something:",
        "examples": [
          "I made a real mess of my final exams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or building in which members of the armed forces have their meals or spend their free time:",
        "examples": [
          "The captain was having breakfast in the mess hall.",
          "officers' mess They spent their evenings in the officers' mess, drinking and playing cards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large public room where people have their meals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something untidy:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't you dare mess my hair!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave solid waste somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The neighbour's dog has messed on our lawn again!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition of disorder and confusion, or something in that condition:",
        "examples": [
          "They left the kitchen a mess.",
          "We sat in traffic for two hours while they cleaned up the mess from the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mess is also a dirty condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The puppy’s made a mess on the dining room rug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mess is also a situation that is full of problems and difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "Traffic was a mess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or building in which members of the military eat their meals:",
        "examples": [
          "the officers’ mess"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "message": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of information that you give to a person when you cannot speak to them directly:",
        "examples": [
          "If I'm not there when you call, leave a message.",
          "[ + that ] I got a message that she'll be late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a signal sent through the body by nerves and received by the brain:",
        "examples": [
          "Motor nerves carry messages from the brain to contract different muscles used in movement.",
          "The medicine makes the nerves unable to send pain messages to your brain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important idea in a book, film, or play, or an idea that you want to tell people about:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie's message is that rich and poor are alike.",
          "We need to send a clear message that pollution will not be tolerated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand what someone is trying to tell you, even if that person is not expressing themselves directly:",
        "examples": [
          "I never answer his calls, so you'd think he'd get the message."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone understand:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to get the message across that too much sun is dangerous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone a short message using a mobile phone or computer:",
        "examples": [
          "I messaged him yesterday but haven't had a reply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of written or spoken information that is given or sent to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "If I’m not there when you phone, leave a message.",
          "She’s not here – can I take a message?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main idea that an artist, writer, speaker, or group is trying to communicate:",
        "examples": [
          "The message of the movie seems to be that only the most ruthless people can get ahead in politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of information that you give or send to a person when you cannot speak to them directly:",
        "examples": [
          "message from sb for sb There was a message for you from the catering company.",
          "message that I got your message that the meeting was postponed.",
          "leave a message If I'm not there when you phone, leave a message on my voicemail.",
          "take a message She's not here now; can I take a message?",
          "send sb a message He sent me several messages about the problem.",
          "I had a message in my inbox."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information that appears on a computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "I kept getting a message saying \"Disable cookies\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main idea in an advertisement, speech, etc., or something that you want to tell people:",
        "examples": [
          "The ad's main message should be that our products are safe to use.",
          "send a message Ridding the organization of poor performers also sends a strong message of low tolerance for poor results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advertisement on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll be back right after these messages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone a message using electronic equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "Not many people use the facility of viewing streaming video of the person they are messaging."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "messages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for instant messaging",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for intramuscular:",
        "examples": [
          "An IM injection is chosen when reasonably rapid systemic uptake of the drug is needed by the body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone over the Internet using a program that sends and receives messages without delay:",
        "examples": [
          "I finish my homework, take out the garbage, and then IM my friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for instant messaging: a service available on the internet that allows you to exchange written messages very quickly with someone who is using the internet at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "Some businesses use IM for quick updates on project status or meeting times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for instant message: a written message that can be sent over the internet to someone who is using the internet at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks to the internet, students say that if they get stuck on a math problem, help is only an IM away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for instant message: to use the internet to exchange written messages very quickly with someone who is using the internet at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "IM with sb By setting up internal IM services, you can more easily IM with your corporate clients.",
          "The app lets you IM your friends directly from your mobile phone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "messaging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of sending someone a short message using a mobile phone or computer :",
        "examples": [
          "Messaging first became popular with teens, but it's now a practical business tool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of telling people about something that you want to talk about or want people to know about:",
        "examples": [
          "Some Conservatives were frustrated with the way the party conducted its messaging.",
          "Bloggers can target their messaging to specific communities of interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system or the process of sending and receiving messages or images on a computer or other electronic device:",
        "examples": [
          "Instant messaging alerts computer users when their friends are online.",
          "It's not illegal in some states to drive while text messaging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending a message to someone using electronic equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "a multimedia messaging service or MMS"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "messed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something untidy:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't you dare mess my hair!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave solid waste somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The neighbour's dog has messed on our lawn again!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "messenger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes a message or documents from one person to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The documents were delivered by special messenger.",
          "a messenger boy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who carries a message",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes a message or documents from one person to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The documents were delivered by special messenger.",
          "I worked in my father's store as a messenger boy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a letter or document using a messenger service:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll get it messengered over to you right way."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "messengers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes a message or documents from one person to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The documents were delivered by special messenger.",
          "a messenger boy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who carries a message",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes a message or documents from one person to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The documents were delivered by special messenger.",
          "I worked in my father's store as a messenger boy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a letter or document using a messenger service:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll get it messengered over to you right way."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "messes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Mess or a mess is something or someone that looks dirty or untidy:",
        "examples": [
          "make a mess He makes a terrible mess when he's cooking.",
          "in a mess UK Jem's house is always in a mess.",
          "clean up a mess Go and clean up that mess in the kitchen.",
          "UK Freddy can't stand mess.",
          "look a mess mainly UK I look a mess - I can't go out like this!",
          "My hair's such a mess today!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal's solid waste:",
        "examples": [
          "Fido left another mess on the carpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that is full of problems:",
        "examples": [
          "She said that her life was a mess.",
          "get yourself into a mess I got myself into a mess by telling a lie.",
          "in a mess The company's finances are in a mess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose life is full of problems they cannot deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "After the divorce he was a real mess and started drinking too much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something badly or spoil something:",
        "examples": [
          "I made a real mess of my final exams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or building in which members of the armed forces have their meals or spend their free time:",
        "examples": [
          "The captain was having breakfast in the mess hall.",
          "officers' mess They spent their evenings in the officers' mess, drinking and playing cards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large public room where people have their meals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something untidy:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't you dare mess my hair!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave solid waste somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The neighbour's dog has messed on our lawn again!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition of disorder and confusion, or something in that condition:",
        "examples": [
          "They left the kitchen a mess.",
          "We sat in traffic for two hours while they cleaned up the mess from the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mess is also a dirty condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The puppy’s made a mess on the dining room rug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mess is also a situation that is full of problems and difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "Traffic was a mess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or building in which members of the military eat their meals:",
        "examples": [
          "the officers’ mess"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "messiah": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a leader who is believed to have the power to solve the world's problems:",
        "examples": [
          "An ordinary priest, he was hailed by thousands as the new messiah."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the Christian religion, Jesus Christ",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the Jewish religion, a king who will be sent by God to save the Jewish people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the Christian religion, Jesus Christ",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the Jewish religion, the King of the Jews who will be sent by God",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is expected to come and save the world",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the Christian religion, the Messiah is Jesus.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the Jewish religion, the Messiah has not yet come.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "messier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "untidy:",
        "examples": [
          "a messy kitchen",
          "messy hands/hair",
          "His bedroom's always messy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing or causing dirt and untidiness:",
        "examples": [
          "Eating spaghetti can be a messy business.",
          "Vicky is a really good cook but she's messy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a situation that is confused and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "A war will be a long and messy business.",
          "They had a bitter, messy divorce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dirty, unpleasant, or lacking order:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate a messy kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A messy situation is one that is confused and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s got a messy personal life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "messing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something untidy:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't you dare mess my hair!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave solid waste somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The neighbour's dog has messed on our lawn again!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "messy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "untidy:",
        "examples": [
          "a messy kitchen",
          "messy hands/hair",
          "His bedroom's always messy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing or causing dirt and untidiness:",
        "examples": [
          "Eating spaghetti can be a messy business.",
          "Vicky is a really good cook but she's messy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a situation that is confused and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "A war will be a long and messy business.",
          "They had a bitter, messy divorce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dirty, unpleasant, or lacking order:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate a messy kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A messy situation is one that is confused and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s got a messy personal life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "metabolic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to metabolism (= the chemical processes within the body required for life):",
        "examples": [
          "The athletes had taken pills to stimulate their metabolic rate (= the speed at which their bodies used energy)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to metabolism (= processes by which the body uses food for energy and growth)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "metabolism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "all the chemical processes in your body, especially those that cause food to be used for energy and growth:",
        "examples": [
          "Exercise is supposed to speed up your metabolism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the chemical and physical processes by which a living thing uses food for energy and growth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "metadata": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "information that is given to describe or help you use other information:",
        "examples": [
          "Digital cameras can tag images with useful metadata."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "metal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel, that is generally hard and strong, and through which electricity and heat can travel:",
        "examples": [
          "Metal, paper, and glass can be recycled.",
          "Silver, gold, and platinum are precious metals.",
          "The wooden beam is reinforced with a metal plate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a generally hard and shiny chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel, which usually allows electricity and heat to travel through it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "metallic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A metallic sound, appearance, or taste is like metal:",
        "examples": [
          "a dull, metallic sound",
          "Beer from a can often has a metallic taste.",
          "Our new car is metallic blue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of, or partly consisting of, metal:",
        "examples": [
          "Brass is a metallic alloy of copper and zinc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of or similar to metal, or showing a quality of metal:",
        "examples": [
          "a loud metallic sound"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "metals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel, that is generally hard and strong, and through which electricity and heat can travel:",
        "examples": [
          "Metal, paper, and glass can be recycled.",
          "Silver, gold, and platinum are precious metals.",
          "The wooden beam is reinforced with a metal plate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a generally hard and shiny chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel, which usually allows electricity and heat to travel through it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "metamorphosis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a complete change:",
        "examples": [
          "Under the new editor, the magazine has undergone a metamorphosis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which the young form of insects and some animals, such as frogs, develops into the adult form",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete change of character, appearance, or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She underwent a metamorphosis from a steady player into a ruthless aggressor on the court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Metamorphosis is the process by which the young form of insects, frogs, etc., develops into the adult form.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "metaphor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an expression, often found in literature, that describes a person or object by referring to something that is considered to have similar characteristics to that person or object:",
        "examples": [
          "\"The mind is an ocean\" and \"the city is a jungle\" are both metaphors.",
          "Metaphor and simile are the most commonly used figures of speech in everyday language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression that describes a person or object by referring to something that is considered to possess similar characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] \"A heart of stone\" is a metaphor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "metaphorical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Metaphorical language contains metaphors:",
        "examples": [
          "Her second novel is written in a very metaphorical style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having real existence but representing some truth about a situation or other subject:",
        "examples": [
          "A metaphorical ocean (= extremely large area of disagreement) lies between the two groups.",
          "There is a danger that America's metaphoric \"war on drugs\" may turn into a bloody reality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "metaphorically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or using metaphors (= expressions that describe a person or object by referring to something that is considered to have similar characteristics):",
        "examples": [
          "The phrase \"born again\" is used metaphorically to mean that someone has accepted Jesus as God and become a Christian.",
          "By leaving school without any qualifications, she has, metaphorically speaking, shot herself in the foot (= harmed her chances of success)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "metaphors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an expression, often found in literature, that describes a person or object by referring to something that is considered to have similar characteristics to that person or object:",
        "examples": [
          "\"The mind is an ocean\" and \"the city is a jungle\" are both metaphors.",
          "Metaphor and simile are the most commonly used figures of speech in everyday language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression that describes a person or object by referring to something that is considered to possess similar characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] \"A heart of stone\" is a metaphor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "metaphysical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the part of philosophy that is about understanding existence and knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "Most teenagers ask themselves metaphysical questions such as \"What is love?\" and \"What is death?\"",
          "He is practical and not given to metaphysical speculation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the part of philosophy that deals with existence and knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "metaphysical questions about the nature of the universe"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "metastasized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If cancer cells metastasize, they spread to other parts of the body and cause tumours to grow there.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "meteor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of rock or other matter from space that produces a bright light as it travels through the atmosphere",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of matter that falls from space with great speed, producing a bright light as it enters the earth’s atmosphere (= the air surrounding it)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "meteorite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of rock or other matter from space that has landed on earth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of matter from space that has landed on earth:",
        "examples": [
          "Meteorites striking land usually vaporize instantly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meteorological": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to weather conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "Accurate meteorological records began 100 years ago."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meteorologist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who studies meteorology",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "meteorology": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of the processes that cause particular weather conditions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of the earth’s atmosphere (= the air surrounding it) and how it causes changes in weather conditions",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "meter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that measures and records the amount of something that is used or present:",
        "examples": [
          "electricity meter The electricity meter is in the basement.",
          "gas meter He regularly checks the gas meter to see how much they have used.",
          "water meter Installing a water meter can help you use less water and detect leaks in your home.",
          "blood glucose meter Medical monitoring devices include blood glucose meters, respiratory flow meters, and heart rate monitors.",
          "read the meter A man came to read the meter (= record the numbers that show how much of something has been used).",
          "meter reading Many bills were based on estimates and not actual meter readings (= the amount shown on a meter)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the device in a taxi that measures the distance or the amount of time spent travelling and shows how much you have to pay:",
        "examples": [
          "meter runs The cab driver left the meter running while I helped Mum to her front door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use meters to measure how much gas, electricity, or water is used:",
        "examples": [
          "Most water companies meter water consumption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of length equal to 100 centimeters or 39.37 inches",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that measures the amount of gas, water, or electricity used",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a taxi (= car whose driver you pay to take you somewhere), a meter is the device that measures the distance or the amount of time spent traveling and records how much you have to pay.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rhythm of a poem, produced by the arrangement of syllables according to the number and type of beats in each line",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Meter is the rhythm that organizes the beats in a piece of music into a pattern.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that measures the amount of something that has been used:",
        "examples": [
          "electricity/gas/water meter",
          "parking meter",
          "read a/the meter Your meter will be read regularly in order to avoid sending you estimated bills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the piece of equipment in a taxi that measures the distance travelled or the amount of time spent travelling, and shows how much you have to pay:",
        "examples": [
          "If no fare is agreed at the start of the trip, the maximum fare will be that shown on the meter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "US for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a meter to measure how much gas, electricity, etc. has been used, or how much a taxi ride costs:",
        "examples": [
          "The water supply to most new homes is metered.",
          "You should agree on a price with the driver or ask for the trip to be metered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that measures and records the amount of something that is used or present:",
        "examples": [
          "electricity meter The electricity meter is in the basement.",
          "gas meter He regularly checks the gas meter to see how much they have used.",
          "water meter Installing a water meter can help you use less water and detect leaks in your home.",
          "blood glucose meter Medical monitoring devices include blood glucose meters, respiratory flow meters, and heart rate monitors.",
          "read the meter A man came to read the meter (= record the numbers that show how much of something has been used).",
          "meter reading Many bills were based on estimates and not actual meter readings (= the amount shown on a meter)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the device in a taxi that measures the distance or the amount of time spent travelling and shows how much you have to pay:",
        "examples": [
          "meter runs The cab driver left the meter running while I helped Mum to her front door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use meters to measure how much gas, electricity, or water is used:",
        "examples": [
          "Most water companies meter water consumption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of length equal to 100 centimeters or 39.37 inches",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that measures the amount of gas, water, or electricity used",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a taxi (= car whose driver you pay to take you somewhere), a meter is the device that measures the distance or the amount of time spent traveling and records how much you have to pay.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rhythm of a poem, produced by the arrangement of syllables according to the number and type of beats in each line",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Meter is the rhythm that organizes the beats in a piece of music into a pattern.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that measures the amount of something that has been used:",
        "examples": [
          "electricity/gas/water meter",
          "parking meter",
          "read a/the meter Your meter will be read regularly in order to avoid sending you estimated bills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the piece of equipment in a taxi that measures the distance travelled or the amount of time spent travelling, and shows how much you have to pay:",
        "examples": [
          "If no fare is agreed at the start of the trip, the maximum fare will be that shown on the meter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "US for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a meter to measure how much gas, electricity, etc. has been used, or how much a taxi ride costs:",
        "examples": [
          "The water supply to most new homes is metered.",
          "You should agree on a price with the driver or ask for the trip to be metered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "methadone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug that is often given to people who are trying to stop using heroin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "methamphetamine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug that makes your mind and body more active. It can be addictive (= you cannot stop taking it when you have started) and some people take it illegally.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "methane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a gas with no smell or colour, often used as a fuel:",
        "examples": [
          "Methane is the main constituent of natural gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gas having no color or smell which is often used as fuel",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "method": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Travelling by train is still one of the safest methods of transport.",
          "The new teaching methods encourage children to think for themselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "New teaching methods encourage children to think for themselves.",
          "Automated telephone answering service is one method being used to cut business costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Travelling by train is still one of the safest methods of transport.",
          "Debit cards are becoming the payment method of choice for many consumers.",
          "method for sb to do sth Prepaid programs provide a simple method for small businesses to control employee spending.",
          "find/develop/employ a method We need to develop new methods to improve sales.",
          "an effective/a reliable/a simple method",
          "a conventional/astandard/atraditional method"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "methodically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a very ordered, careful way:",
        "examples": [
          "She planned her career carefully and methodically.",
          "He methodically worked his way through his pile of documents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "methodist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a Christian group that follows the teachings of John Wesley:",
        "examples": [
          "Her parents were staunch Methodists.",
          "They are Methodists in an overwhelmingly Roman Catholic country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or believing in Methodism (= the beliefs and activities of a Christian group that follows the teachings of John Wesley):",
        "examples": [
          "the Methodist church",
          "a Methodist minister"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a Christian religious group that is one of the Protestant churches",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "methodology": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system of ways of doing, teaching, or studying something:",
        "examples": [
          "The methodology and findings of the research team have been criticized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of methods used in a particular area of study or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The two researchers are using different methodologies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of ways of doing, teaching, or studying something:",
        "examples": [
          "The methodology and findings of the research team have been criticized."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "methods": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Travelling by train is still one of the safest methods of transport.",
          "The new teaching methods encourage children to think for themselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "New teaching methods encourage children to think for themselves.",
          "Automated telephone answering service is one method being used to cut business costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Travelling by train is still one of the safest methods of transport.",
          "Debit cards are becoming the payment method of choice for many consumers.",
          "method for sb to do sth Prepaid programs provide a simple method for small businesses to control employee spending.",
          "find/develop/employ a method We need to develop new methods to improve sales.",
          "an effective/a reliable/a simple method",
          "a conventional/astandard/atraditional method"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meticulous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very careful and with great attention to every detail:",
        "examples": [
          "Many hours of meticulous preparation have gone into writing the book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving or showing careful attention to every detail:",
        "examples": [
          "a meticulous housekeeper",
          "meticulous research"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very careful to consider every detail in a process:",
        "examples": [
          "meticulous about sth She was meticulous about keeping her expense receipts properly filed.",
          "A combination of innovation and meticulous attention to detail have contributed to the luxury brand's success.",
          "She was used to keeping meticulous records, so the documents, plus dates and times of visits and phone calls, were at hand.",
          "meticulous planning/preparation/research"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "meticulously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows great care and attention to detail:",
        "examples": [
          "The entire project was meticulously planned.",
          "Procedures had to be followed meticulously."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "metres": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that measures and records the amount of something that is used or present:",
        "examples": [
          "electricity meter The electricity meter is in the basement.",
          "gas meter He regularly checks the gas meter to see how much they have used.",
          "water meter Installing a water meter can help you use less water and detect leaks in your home.",
          "blood glucose meter Medical monitoring devices include blood glucose meters, respiratory flow meters, and heart rate monitors.",
          "read the meter A man came to read the meter (= record the numbers that show how much of something has been used).",
          "meter reading Many bills were based on estimates and not actual meter readings (= the amount shown on a meter)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the device in a taxi that measures the distance or the amount of time spent travelling and shows how much you have to pay:",
        "examples": [
          "meter runs The cab driver left the meter running while I helped Mum to her front door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use meters to measure how much gas, electricity, or water is used:",
        "examples": [
          "Most water companies meter water consumption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of length equal to 100 centimeters or 39.37 inches",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that measures the amount of gas, water, or electricity used",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a taxi (= car whose driver you pay to take you somewhere), a meter is the device that measures the distance or the amount of time spent traveling and records how much you have to pay.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rhythm of a poem, produced by the arrangement of syllables according to the number and type of beats in each line",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Meter is the rhythm that organizes the beats in a piece of music into a pattern.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that measures the amount of something that has been used:",
        "examples": [
          "electricity/gas/water meter",
          "parking meter",
          "read a/the meter Your meter will be read regularly in order to avoid sending you estimated bills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the piece of equipment in a taxi that measures the distance travelled or the amount of time spent travelling, and shows how much you have to pay:",
        "examples": [
          "If no fare is agreed at the start of the trip, the maximum fare will be that shown on the meter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "US for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a meter to measure how much gas, electricity, etc. has been used, or how much a taxi ride costs:",
        "examples": [
          "The water supply to most new homes is metered.",
          "You should agree on a price with the driver or ask for the trip to be metered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "metric": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using or relating to a system of measurement that uses metres, centimetres, litres, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The recipe is given in both metric and imperial measures.",
          "Most high-tech industry has been metric for decades.",
          "the metric system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system for measuring something:",
        "examples": [
          "The measuring stick he uses is called the \"Energy Producing Factor\",a metric that describes the amount of energy spent to create a given amount of energy.",
          "Measuring business success means determining and monitoring key performance metrics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or using the meter or a system of measurement based on it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "using or relating to a system of measurement that uses metres, centimetres, litres, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Most high-tech industry has been metric for decades."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "metrics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have any metrics on the rate of usage for the service?",
          "Performance metrics need to align marketing activity with corporate goals.",
          "The study includes market metrics such as market and segment size estimates.",
          "cost/financial metrics"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "metro": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an underground electric railway system in some cities:",
        "examples": [
          "UK Let's go by Metro.",
          "US Let's use the Metro.",
          "a metro station",
          "the Paris/Los Angeles metro"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large city:",
        "examples": [
          "Our company has developed commercial properties across the four metros in India."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a large city and the area surrounding it:",
        "examples": [
          "This guidebook includes a map of the Phoenix metro area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofmetropolitan:",
        "examples": [
          "the Atlanta metro area",
          "the metro section in today’s newspaper"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "metronome": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that produces a regular repeated sound like a clock, to help musicians play music at a particular speed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that produces a regular beat at a desired speed to help musicians keep the correct rhythm",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "metropolis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large city, often the most important city in a large area or country:",
        "examples": [
          "Soon afterwards he left to begin his career in the metropolis.",
          "a sprawling/bustling/modern metropolis"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large city, esp. the main city of a country or region:",
        "examples": [
          "Chicago is a major metropolis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large city, often the most important city in a large area:",
        "examples": [
          "Houston, the fourth most populous US city, is a sprawling metropolis.",
          "As the world's first great industrial metropolis, London was also one of the first to be badly polluted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "metropolitan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a large city:",
        "examples": [
          "the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York",
          "He was drawn to the metropolitan glamour and excitement of Paris.",
          "a metropolitan area"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or in a large city:",
        "examples": [
          "the Boston metropolitan area",
          "the Metropolitan Museum of Art"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mettle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "ability and determination when competing or doing something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The team showed/proved its mettle in the final round.",
          "The real test of her political mettle came in the May elections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bravery and determination:",
        "examples": [
          "The climb to the summit in a blizzard would test their mettle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mewing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a cat mews, it makes a soft crying sound.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mexican": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Mexico or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Mexico",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mexicans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Mexico or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Mexico",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mexico": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in southern North America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mezcal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong Mexican alcoholic drink made from agave (= a plant that grows in the hot, dry parts of the southern US and South America):",
        "examples": [
          "Agave-based drinks can be found all over Mexico, but mezcal is particularly common in old mining towns.",
          "He takes his coffee with a shot of mescal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mezzo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman or girl with a voice that has a range between that of a soprano (= a voice that sings the highest notes) and that of a contralto (= a voice that sings the lower notes) :",
        "examples": [
          "They were joined on the stage by Welsh mezzo Katherine Jenkins.",
          "There are now more mezzo roles, and more mezzos, than ever before."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "a radius of 5 mi"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the third note in the sol-fa musical scale",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Michigan: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for mile",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "miami": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the southeastern US state of Florida:",
        "examples": [
          "Two months later she was in Miami.",
          "Any visitor to Miami must go to see Miami Beach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "pl of mouse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "michigan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the northern US, whose capital city is Lansing:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is based in Michigan.",
          "Michigan's Great Lakes are so large they can significantly affect the state's weather."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a person from Ireland, or a Roman Catholic",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mickey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to laugh at someone and make them seem silly, in a funny or unkind way:",
        "examples": [
          "A group of other boys were taking the mickey out of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug added to a drink, especially an alcoholic drink, in order to make the person who drinks it unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "He must have slipped his wife a mickey."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "micro": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very small:",
        "examples": [
          "a microorganism",
          "microbiology"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "0.000 001 or one millionth of the stated unit:",
        "examples": [
          "a micrometre",
          "a microgram"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very small:",
        "examples": [
          "a microbrewery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very small:",
        "examples": [
          "microlender",
          "micromarket",
          "microtechnology"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "1,000,000th of the stated unit:",
        "examples": [
          "a microsecond"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very small, or at the lowest level:",
        "examples": [
          "The program helps to support or set up banks lending to micro enterprises and small business.",
          "The company has a 20% share in the market for mini or micro cars.",
          "These matters are decided at the micro level of individual firms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "microbiology": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the study of very small living things, such as bacteria",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of very small living things, such as bacteria",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "microbrewery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small company that makes beer, usually using traditional methods, and often has a restaurant where its beer is served:",
        "examples": [
          "Redhook was one of the first microbreweries in Seattle, Washington."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "microchip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a microchip with information on it under the skin of an animal so that it can be identified (= recognized), and, for example, returned to its owner:",
        "examples": [
          "More animals have been reclaimed because more owners are microchipping their pets.",
          "So much heartache could have been avoided after Hurricane Katrina if people had had their dogs microchipped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "A microchip could be inserted under a pet's skinin case it gets lost."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "microphone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that you speak into to make your voice louder, or to record your voice or other sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The interviewer asked her to speak into/use the microphone.",
          "My laptop has a built-in microphone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that records sound or increases the loudness of sounds by changing the sound waves into electrical waves",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that you use to make your voice louder, or to record something:",
        "examples": [
          "Most laptops now come with a built-in webcam and microphone for online chatting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "microphones": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that you speak into to make your voice louder, or to record your voice or other sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The interviewer asked her to speak into/use the microphone.",
          "My laptop has a built-in microphone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that records sound or increases the loudness of sounds by changing the sound waves into electrical waves",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that you use to make your voice louder, or to record something:",
        "examples": [
          "Most laptops now come with a built-in webcam and microphone for online chatting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "microscope": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that uses lenses to make very small objects look larger, so that they can be scientifically examined and studied:",
        "examples": [
          "They looked at the blood samples under the microscope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that makes very small objects look larger, esp. so that they can be scientifically examined and studied",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "microscopic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very small and only able to be seen with a microscope:",
        "examples": [
          "microscopic algae"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely small:",
        "examples": [
          "The helpings you get in the cafeteria are microscopic!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely small, esp. so small that it can only be seen with a microscope",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "microwave": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electric oven that uses waves of energy to cook or heat food quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Put the fish in the microwave and it'll only take five minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very short electromagnetic wave used for cooking food or for sending information by radio or radar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook something in a microwave:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall I microwave something for dinner?",
          "I microwaved the sauce for 30 seconds so it was hot when poured over the fish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very short, very fast wave of electromagnetic energy that causes heat in atoms of water and some other substances",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A microwave or microwave oven is a machine that cooks food quickly using microwaves:",
        "examples": [
          "Heat up the leftover pizza in the microwave."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "microwaves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electric oven that uses waves of energy to cook or heat food quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Put the fish in the microwave and it'll only take five minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very short electromagnetic wave used for cooking food or for sending information by radio or radar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook something in a microwave:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall I microwave something for dinner?",
          "I microwaved the sauce for 30 seconds so it was hot when poured over the fish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very short, very fast wave of electromagnetic energy that causes heat in atoms of water and some other substances",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A microwave or microwave oven is a machine that cooks food quickly using microwaves:",
        "examples": [
          "Heat up the leftover pizza in the microwave."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "among or in the middle of:",
        "examples": [
          "He would roam mid the foliage of the trees.",
          "She came forward and said, mid the noise, \"May I speak with you?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a vowel) produced with the tongue in the middle of the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "In a study of babies' babbling, low vowels were most frequent, followed by mid vowels.",
          "The \"e\" in \"men\" is mid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the middle of:",
        "examples": [
          "mid-March",
          "mid-afternoon",
          "US the Mideast",
          "He's in his mid-thirties.",
          "He stopped (in) mid-sentence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the middle of:",
        "examples": [
          "midweek",
          "mid-March",
          "He’s in his mid-thirties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the middle of:",
        "examples": [
          "The sales figures contrast sharply with those for the mid-1990s.",
          "He is in his mid- to late fifties."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "midair": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a point in the air, not on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "She caught the ball in midair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a point in the air, not on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The call informed him that his son had been involved in a midair collision.",
          "She urged residents and visitors who witnessed any part of the midair crash to contact authorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a point in the air, not on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "She caught the ball in midair."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "midas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone has the Midas touch, that person is financially successful in everything they do.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "midday": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "twelve o'clock in the middle of the day:",
        "examples": [
          "I just have a sandwich at midday/for my midday meal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the middle of the day, at or near 12 o’clock; noon",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "middle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the central point, position, or part:",
        "examples": [
          "in the middle This is my class photo - I'm the one in the middle.",
          "the middle of He was standing in the middle of the road.",
          "in the middle of The noise woke us up in the middle of the night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "waist:",
        "examples": [
          "Those trousers look a bit tight around your middle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a central position:",
        "examples": [
          "In the sequence a, b, c, d, e, the middle letter is c.",
          "Jane sits at the middle desk, between Sue and Karen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "neither high nor low in importance, amount, or size:",
        "examples": [
          "middle income The tax increases will increase the pressure on middle income families.",
          "middle-sized Middle-sized (= average-sized) and smaller companies find it very hard to compete with these major organisations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A middle child has the same number of older brothers and sisters as younger brothers and sisters:",
        "examples": [
          "She's the middle child of three."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a form of a particular language that existed between its earliest known stage and its present form:",
        "examples": [
          "14th-century Middle English",
          "Middle French"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a point, position, or part that is not on one side or the other but is equally far from things on either side; the central point, position, or part:",
        "examples": [
          "This is my class photo – I’m the one in the middle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The middle of a period of time is a point between the beginning and the end of that period:",
        "examples": [
          "The noise woke us up in the middle of the night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml Your middle is your waist.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "middleman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys goods from the company that has produced them and makes a profit by selling them to a shop or a user:",
        "examples": [
          "You can lower the price by cutting out (= avoiding the use of) the middleman and buying directly from the factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who communicates or makes arrangements between two people or groups who are unwilling or unable to meet or deal directly with each other",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys goods from the person who makes or grows them and makes a profit by selling them to a store or a user",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that buys goods from the company that has produced them and makes a profit by selling them to a store or a user:",
        "examples": [
          "You can lower the price if you cut out the middleman and buy directly from the factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who communicates or makes arrangements between two people or groups who are unwilling or unable to meet or deal directly with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Generally, any unsolicited offer to make money by being a middleman for a transaction for somebody you don't know is fraudulent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "middling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "medium or average; neither very good nor very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "a man of about middling height",
          "a middling performance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "medium or average; neither very good nor very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "a middling amount"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "midget": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a very small person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an object that is much smaller than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "a midget submarine/car"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Midget sports are organized competitions for children:",
        "examples": [
          "Tyler wasn't interested in signing up for midget football."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unusually small person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "midgets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a very small person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an object that is much smaller than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "a midget submarine/car"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Midget sports are organized competitions for children:",
        "examples": [
          "Tyler wasn't interested in signing up for midget football."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unusually small person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "midnight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "twelve o'clock in the middle of the night:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a great film on TV at midnight.",
          "It was after midnight when we got home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "12 o’clock in the middle of the night",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "midsection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the middle part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "midsection of A school bus had just crossed the midsection of the bridge before it collapsed.",
          "Construction work has now started on the mid-section of the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the middle part of a person's body:",
        "examples": [
          "Her winter coat would no longer zip over her bulging midsection.",
          "This strengthens the thin band of muscle that runs across your midsection."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "midst": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the middle of a group of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "She caught sight of Johnny in their midst (= among them), laughing and talking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the middle of an event, situation, or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sorry but I'm too busy to help right now - I'm in the midst of writing a report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "among:",
        "examples": [
          "The summit of the mountain appeared midst the clouds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fmlmiddle:",
        "examples": [
          "Long Beach is in the midst of a revival.",
          "The pear tree stoodin the midst of a rainbow of flowers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "midsummer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the period in the middle of summer:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't normally take my holiday in midsummer.",
          "a midsummer evening"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the summer solstice, the day of the year on which it is light for the longest period of time (21 June in northern parts of the world, 22 December in southern parts of the world):",
        "examples": [
          "It's midsummer sometime this week, isn't it?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "midterm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the middle of the period when a government is in office:",
        "examples": [
          "The party in power usually does badly in midterm elections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test given in the middle of a school term",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being at the end of the first half of a term (= fixed period of time):",
        "examples": [
          "midterm elections",
          "Midterm exams start next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test given at the end of the first half of a school term",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "midterms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the middle of the period when a government is in office:",
        "examples": [
          "The party in power usually does badly in midterm elections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test given in the middle of a school term",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being at the end of the first half of a term (= fixed period of time):",
        "examples": [
          "midterm elections",
          "Midterm exams start next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test given at the end of the first half of a school term",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "midway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "half the distance between two places:",
        "examples": [
          "midway between Leeds is midway between London and Edinburgh.",
          "Midway, they stopped to go to the toilet and then resumed their walk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the middle of a process or period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "midway through She stopped working midway through her pregnancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the middle of a process or period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "midway point By the midway point of the competition, she was in 4th place.",
          "midway stage It can be difficult to stay motivated when you are at a midway stage of a fitness program.",
          "midway mark The story moves into the 20th century, but not much past the midway mark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "half the distance between two places:",
        "examples": [
          "midway point Make a mark at the midway point between the two ends of the shelf.",
          "The car was towed to a midway stopover point.",
          "midway mark He had a 4-second lead at the midway mark of the race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a fair, circus, etc. where there are games of skill and other types of entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people go to the state fair to see the livestock, but teenagers like the midway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the middle between two places, or in the middle of a process or period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Milwaukee is about midway between Chicago and Green Bay.",
          "She stopped working midway through her pregnancy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "midwest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area in the US that includes Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas:",
        "examples": [
          "Much of the Midwest is currently under about 2 feet of snow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the north central part of the US which includes Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas:",
        "examples": [
          "The drought has destroyed grain crops across much of the Midwest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "midwife": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, usually a woman, who is trained to help women when they are giving birth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, usually a woman, who is not a doctor and who has been trained to help women when they are giving birth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "midwives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mightier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very large, powerful, or important:",
        "examples": [
          "In the next game they will face the mighty Patriots.",
          "the mighty River Po"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very:",
        "examples": [
          "They offered to raise salaries by 15 percent - that's a mighty generous deal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mightiest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very large, powerful, or important:",
        "examples": [
          "In the next game they will face the mighty Patriots.",
          "the mighty River Po"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very:",
        "examples": [
          "They offered to raise salaries by 15 percent - that's a mighty generous deal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mighty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very large, powerful, or important:",
        "examples": [
          "In the next game they will face the mighty Patriots.",
          "the mighty River Po"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very:",
        "examples": [
          "They offered to raise salaries by 15 percent - that's a mighty generous deal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "migraine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "severe continuous pain in the head, often with vomiting and difficulty in seeing:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you suffer from migraines?",
          "Considering the amount of stress she's under, it's not surprising she keeps getting migraines.",
          "a migraine headache"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a severe continuous pain in the head, often with vomiting and difficulty in seeing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "migraines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "severe continuous pain in the head, often with vomiting and difficulty in seeing:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you suffer from migraines?",
          "Considering the amount of stress she's under, it's not surprising she keeps getting migraines.",
          "a migraine headache"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a severe continuous pain in the head, often with vomiting and difficulty in seeing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "migrant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person that travels to a different country or place, often in order to find work:",
        "examples": [
          "The cities are full of migrants looking for work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that moves from one place to another at different times of the year:",
        "examples": [
          "These birds are winter migrants from Scandinavia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "travelling to a different country or place, often in order to find work:",
        "examples": [
          "migrant workers",
          "a seasonal migrant population"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving from one place to another at different times of year:",
        "examples": [
          "migrant birds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who travels to another place or country, usually in order to find work:",
        "examples": [
          "The cities are full of migrants looking for work.",
          "The pay is enough to attract migrants but unappealing to locals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "migrate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When an animal migrates, it travels to a different place, usually when the season changes:",
        "examples": [
          "These animals migrate annually in search of food.",
          "In September, these birds migrate 2,000 miles south to a warmer climate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people migrate, they travel in large numbers to a new place to live temporarily:",
        "examples": [
          "Mexican farm workers migrate into the US each year to find work at harvest time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Trade has migrated from local shops to the larger chain stores."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin using a new computer system, or to move information from one type of system to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Migrating to Windows XP shouldn't cause you any problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move from one country or region to another, often temporarily:",
        "examples": [
          "Farm workers migrate at harvest time.",
          "In September these birds migrate south."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel to a new place or country, usually in order to find work and live there temporarily or permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "migrate to Mexican farm workers migrate to the US each year to find work at harvest time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Trade is migrating from local stores to the larger out-of-town hypermarkets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin, or to make someone begin, using a new computer system:",
        "examples": [
          "Migrating to the new version of Windows shouldn't cause you any problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move software or hardware from one computer system to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Migrating software can be a tricky and costly undertaking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "migration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of animals travelling to a different place, usually when the season changes:",
        "examples": [
          "Christmas Island is known for its annual migration of 50 million bright red land crabs from the forest to the sea.",
          "Some old roads follow the paths of seasonal animal migrations.",
          "Scientists track bird populations and migration patterns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of people travelling to a new place to live, usually in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a mass migration of poverty-stricken farmers into the cities.",
          "He argues that there are many economic benefits of migration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of beginning to use a new computer system, or of moving information from one type of system to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks for your patience during the migration to the new system.",
          "The processes must include accurate data migration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of customers changing to a new service or to a new company that supplies a service:",
        "examples": [
          "They are assessing the impact of the migration of 6,000 subscribers to DIRECTV Latin America in the third quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "movement from one region to another and often back again, esp. according to the season of the year:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She’s interested in bat migration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of a person or people travelling to a new place or country, usually in order to find work and live there temporarily or permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "Higher housing prices will probably slow the migration of workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of moving or being moved from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Outsourcing involves the migration of jobs to areas with low labour costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of beginning, or of making someone begin, to use a new computer system:",
        "examples": [
          "They have announced the date for the migration of customers to the new trading system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of moving software or hardware from one computer system to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Our specialty is the migration of software from Windows to Linux (or vice versa)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mike": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, the player on the defence who plays in the middle of a group of three linebackers (= players who try to stop players on the other team from moving the ball along the field):",
        "examples": [
          "Because he played mike, he was a leader on the defence.",
          "A good defence needs a strong mike linebacker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofmicrophone",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mikes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that you speak into to make your voice louder, or to record your voice or other sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The interviewer asked her to speak into/use the microphone.",
          "My laptop has a built-in microphone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that records sound or increases the loudness of sounds by changing the sound waves into electrical waves",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that you use to make your voice louder, or to record something:",
        "examples": [
          "Most laptops now come with a built-in webcam and microphone for online chatting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for military: used to show that an internet address is connected with a country's army",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mild": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not violent, severe, or extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "She can't accept even mild criticism of her work.",
          "He has suffered a mild heart attack - nothing too serious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Mild weather is not very cold or not as cold as usual:",
        "examples": [
          "We've had a mild winter this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe food or a food flavour that is not very strong:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn't like a hot curry - he prefers a mild one.",
          "a mild chilli sauce"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "gentle and calm:",
        "examples": [
          "a shy, mild sort of guy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark beer that does not have a very strong or bitter taste",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not violent, severe, or extreme; slight or gentle:",
        "examples": [
          "mild criticism",
          "a mild case of the flu",
          "She has a very mild temperament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the flavor of food or a smell is described as mild, it is not very strong.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Mild weather is not very cold or not as cold as usual.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "milder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not violent, severe, or extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "She can't accept even mild criticism of her work.",
          "He has suffered a mild heart attack - nothing too serious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Mild weather is not very cold or not as cold as usual:",
        "examples": [
          "We've had a mild winter this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe food or a food flavour that is not very strong:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn't like a hot curry - he prefers a mild one.",
          "a mild chilli sauce"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "gentle and calm:",
        "examples": [
          "a shy, mild sort of guy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark beer that does not have a very strong or bitter taste",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not violent, severe, or extreme; slight or gentle:",
        "examples": [
          "mild criticism",
          "a mild case of the flu",
          "She has a very mild temperament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the flavor of food or a smell is described as mild, it is not very strong.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Mild weather is not very cold or not as cold as usual.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mildly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "I was mildly surprised to see him here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a gentle way:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I think you've made a mistake,\" he said mildly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a mild way:",
        "examples": [
          "We were mildly surprised to see him again.",
          "\"I think you’ve made a mistake,\" he said mildly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of distance equal to 1,760 yards or 1.6 kilometres:",
        "examples": [
          "a ten-mile drive",
          "The nearest town is ten miles away.",
          "mile an/per hour The speed limit is 30 miles an/per hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a race over a distance of a mile:",
        "examples": [
          "He held the world record for running the mile.",
          "In 2001, Webb ran the mile in 3:53.43."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time that it takes to run a mile:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the first person to run a four-minute mile.",
          "As a freshman you have to do ten minute miles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very long way:",
        "examples": [
          "From the top, we could see for miles in every direction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of distance equal to 1760 yards or 1.6 kilometers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Miles can mean a very long distance:",
        "examples": [
          "They live way out in the country, miles from anywhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of distance equal to 1,760 yards or 1.6 kilometres:",
        "examples": [
          "We are just three miles from the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make more effort than is expected of you:",
        "examples": [
          "To be successful, you need to be willing to go the extra mile for your customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying how fast a vehicle, plane, etc. is travelling or can travel:",
        "examples": [
          "The speed limit on UK motorways is 70 miles per hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying how much fuel a vehicle uses:",
        "examples": [
          "The car does around 40 miles per gallon in town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mileage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the distance that a vehicle has travelled or the distance that it can travel using a particular amount of fuel:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What's the mileage on your car?\" \"Oh, about 40,000.\"",
          "Smaller cars have better mileage and so cost less to run."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that you are paid or that you must pay for each mile you travel:",
        "examples": [
          "The car costs £70 a day to rent, but you get unlimited mileage (= no charge for the miles travelled)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the advantage that you can get from a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no mileage in complaining to the director - she'll just ignore you.",
          "political mileage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance that a vehicle has traveled:",
        "examples": [
          "What’s the mileage on your car?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Mileage is also the distance a vehicle can travel using a particular amount of fuel:",
        "examples": [
          "Smaller cars get better mileage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance that a vehicle has travelled:",
        "examples": [
          "The mileage on the vehicle is quite low – only 30,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance that a vehicle can travel using a particular amount of fuel:",
        "examples": [
          "Smaller cars have better mileage and so cost less to run."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that you are paid for each mile you travel:",
        "examples": [
          "It emerged that he had claimed for mileage on two days when he was on holiday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of miles that you are allowed to travel in a vehicle that you pay to use:",
        "examples": [
          "The car costs £30 a day to rent, but you get unlimited mileage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the advantage that you can get from a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "get/gain mileage from sth The prime minister's critics have accused him of trying to gain political mileage from the disaster.",
          "mileage in (doing) sth There's no mileage in complaining to the Director - she'll just ignore you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "miles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to say something is much greater or better than something else:",
        "examples": [
          "better by miles Restaurant food is better by miles than it used to be 20 years ago.",
          "miles better The director's cut of the film is miles better than the theatrical release."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very long way:",
        "examples": [
          "From the top, we could see for miles in every direction.",
          "miles away He lives miles away on the other side of town.",
          "We broke down miles from anywhere.",
          "They have to walk miles every day to fetch water.",
          "It's a very remote area - you can walk for miles without seeing another person."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "milestone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an important event in the development or history of something or in someone's life:",
        "examples": [
          "milestone in He felt that moving out of his parents' home was a real milestone in his life.",
          "She spoke about some important milestones in the company's 20-year history.",
          "Last week, we reached a milestone: we served our 1,000th customer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stage in a child's development at which they can do a particular thing for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "Most parents remember the great milestones in their children's lives - first smile, first steps, first word.",
          "developmental milestone Their son was late in reaching most of his developmental milestones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stage in a project that can be used to measure progress towards its final goal:",
        "examples": [
          "The pressure is on project managers to deliver milestones.",
          "Management failed to set milestones or define the project clearly, according to the report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stone at the side of the road that shows the distance to various places, especially to the nearest large town:",
        "examples": [
          "A roadside milestone said it was two miles to Broughton Street.",
          "She recognised the figure sitting on a milestone at the top of the hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important event in the development or history of something or in someone’s life:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve been married now for 20 years, a real milestone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important event in the development or history of something or in someone's life:",
        "examples": [
          "The opening of a branch in New York represented an important milestone for the company.",
          "a milestone in sth They described the discovery as 'a milestone in medical research'."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when a piece of work must be finished or something must be achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "In Monday mornings, we would set milestones for the week.",
          "If they don't meet the first milestone, you withdraw support."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "militant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "active, determined, and often willing to use force:",
        "examples": [
          "militant extremists",
          "The group has taken a militant position on the abortion issue and is refusing to compromise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is militant:",
        "examples": [
          "Militants within the party are demanding radical reforms.",
          "85 suspected militants were arrested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "active, determined, and often willing to use force:",
        "examples": [
          "a militant group/leader"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "military": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or belonging to the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "military intervention Support in Europe for foreign military interventions is low.",
          "military target Many people from the area said the bombs were hitting civilian, rather than military targets.",
          "military forces Our military forces are the best-trained anywhere in the world.",
          "military uniform"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "typical of the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "military precision The operation was planned and run with military precision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the armed forces of a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "The matter is under investigation by the militaries of both countries.",
          "A US military spokesman said that five soldiers had been killed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "The military has opposed any cuts in defence spending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or belonging to the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "military spending/intervention/forces"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A military academy is a place where soldiers are trained to become officers.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A military academy (or school) is also a private school or college that expects obedience to rules, has uniforms, and is generally run like the armed forces.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the armed forces of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "My Dad was in the military."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "militia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a military force whose members are trained soldiers but who often have other jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "A UN force was sent in to stop fighting between three rival militias.",
          "The government called out the militia to help cope with the rioting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a military force that operates only some of the time and whose members are not soldiers in a permanent army:",
        "examples": [
          "Each militia represents one of the country’s political factions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "militias": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a military force whose members are trained soldiers but who often have other jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "A UN force was sent in to stop fighting between three rival militias.",
          "The government called out the militia to help cope with the rioting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a military force that operates only some of the time and whose members are not soldiers in a permanent army:",
        "examples": [
          "Each militia represents one of the country’s political factions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "milk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the white liquid produced by cows, goats, and sheep and used by humans as a drink or for making butter, cheese, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a glass/carton of milk",
          "cow's/goat's milk",
          "skimmed/pasteurized milk",
          "a milk bottle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the white liquid produced by women and other female mammals as food for their young:",
        "examples": [
          "Breast/Mother's milk is the best nourishment for a baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the liquid made from some plants and trees or their nuts, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "coconut milk",
          "plant-based alternatives to dairy such as almond or hazelnut milk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the liquid produced by some plants and trees:",
        "examples": [
          "The milk of the rubber tree is known as latex.",
          "It usually takes six to seven years from the time a rubber tree is planted to when it can produce milk on a commercial basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get milk from an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Milking a cow by hand is a skilled process.",
          "Some goats seem to milk (= produce milk) better than others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get as much money or information out of someone or something as possible, often in an unfair or dishonest way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + adj  ] The newspapers milked the story dry.",
          "The directors milked the company of several million dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the white liquid produced esp. by cows which people drink:",
        "examples": [
          "cookies and milk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Milk is also the white liquid produced by female mammals as food for their young:",
        "examples": [
          "Breast milk is the best nourishment for a baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The white liquid obtained from some plants is also called milk:",
        "examples": [
          "coconut milk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To milk something or someone is to get as much from that thing or person as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspapers milked the story dry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get as much money or information from someone or something as possible or as much advantage from a situation as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "milk sb for sth The supermarket has been accused of milking suppliers for as much money as they can.",
          "If the press hear about this, they will milk the story for weeks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "milked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get milk from an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Milking a cow by hand is a skilled process.",
          "Some goats seem to milk (= produce milk) better than others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get as much money or information out of someone or something as possible, often in an unfair or dishonest way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + adj  ] The newspapers milked the story dry.",
          "The directors milked the company of several million dollars."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "milking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get milk from an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Milking a cow by hand is a skilled process.",
          "Some goats seem to milk (= produce milk) better than others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get as much money or information out of someone or something as possible, often in an unfair or dishonest way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + adj  ] The newspapers milked the story dry.",
          "The directors milked the company of several million dollars."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "milkman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man whose job is to bring milk to your home in the early morning:",
        "examples": [
          "Britain is one of the few countries where milk is delivered daily to the doorstep by milkmen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "milks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the white liquid produced by cows, goats, and sheep and used by humans as a drink or for making butter, cheese, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a glass/carton of milk",
          "cow's/goat's milk",
          "skimmed/pasteurized milk",
          "a milk bottle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the white liquid produced by women and other female mammals as food for their young:",
        "examples": [
          "Breast/Mother's milk is the best nourishment for a baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the liquid made from some plants and trees or their nuts, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "coconut milk",
          "plant-based alternatives to dairy such as almond or hazelnut milk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the liquid produced by some plants and trees:",
        "examples": [
          "The milk of the rubber tree is known as latex.",
          "It usually takes six to seven years from the time a rubber tree is planted to when it can produce milk on a commercial basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get milk from an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Milking a cow by hand is a skilled process.",
          "Some goats seem to milk (= produce milk) better than others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get as much money or information out of someone or something as possible, often in an unfair or dishonest way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + adj  ] The newspapers milked the story dry.",
          "The directors milked the company of several million dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the white liquid produced esp. by cows which people drink:",
        "examples": [
          "cookies and milk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Milk is also the white liquid produced by female mammals as food for their young:",
        "examples": [
          "Breast milk is the best nourishment for a baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The white liquid obtained from some plants is also called milk:",
        "examples": [
          "coconut milk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To milk something or someone is to get as much from that thing or person as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspapers milked the story dry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get as much money or information from someone or something as possible or as much advantage from a situation as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "milk sb for sth The supermarket has been accused of milking suppliers for as much money as they can.",
          "If the press hear about this, they will milk the story for weeks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "milkshake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drink made of milk and ice cream and a flavour such as fruit or chocolate, mixed together until it is smooth :",
        "examples": [
          "a chocolate milkshake",
          "I grabbed a milk shake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink made of milk and a flavour such as fruit or chocolate:",
        "examples": [
          "The chocolate milkshake was thin, and so sweet that you got toothache just looking at it.",
          "We washed down our meal with an old-fashioned milkshake made from skimmed milk and fruit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink made of milk, ice cream, and fruit, chocolate, or some other flavoring, all mixed together in a machine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "milkshakes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drink made of milk and ice cream and a flavour such as fruit or chocolate, mixed together until it is smooth :",
        "examples": [
          "a chocolate milkshake",
          "I grabbed a milk shake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink made of milk and a flavour such as fruit or chocolate:",
        "examples": [
          "The chocolate milkshake was thin, and so sweet that you got toothache just looking at it.",
          "We washed down our meal with an old-fashioned milkshake made from skimmed milk and fruit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink made of milk, ice cream, and fruit, chocolate, or some other flavoring, all mixed together in a machine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "milky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A milky liquid contains milk or is made with a lot of milk:",
        "examples": [
          "a cup of milky coffee",
          "Having a milky drink before bed helps me sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "white, pale, or not transparent:",
        "examples": [
          "milky skin",
          "a milky white/blue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the color or thickness of milk:",
        "examples": [
          "a milky white vase"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building where grain is crushed into flour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small machine for crushing things into powder:",
        "examples": [
          "a pepper/coffee mill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a factory where a particular substance is produced:",
        "examples": [
          "a cotton/paper/steel mill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush grain into flour or another substance into powder:",
        "examples": [
          "The grain is still milled locally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut or shape metal, especially coins, using a special machine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building with machinery for crushing grain into flour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mill is also a factory where a particular materials or substances are processed:",
        "examples": [
          "a paper/steel mill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mill is also a device for crushing a solid substance into powder:",
        "examples": [
          "a coffee/pepper mill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a factory where cloth, steel, paper, or wood is produced:",
        "examples": [
          "Developers are converting empty mills and warehouses into expensive apartments.",
          "a textile/paper/steel/lumber mill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where grain is crushed into flour:",
        "examples": [
          "Our family-run flour mill produces whole-wheat baking flour from organic grains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place that provides something in large quantities so that you can get it easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Diploma mills cheapen the hard work and effort that students put into successfully completing their education.",
          "These puppy mills are large-scale breeding operations that have a reputation for abuse and filthy conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut metal or make it into a particular shape by using a special machine:",
        "examples": [
          "mill sth into sth The steel is milled into sheets, plates, bars, wire, and tubing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush grain into flour or crush another substance into powder:",
        "examples": [
          "The grain is still milled locally."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "millennia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "millennial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a millennium or to the year 2000:",
        "examples": [
          "millennial celebrations",
          "In the millennial year, millions of pilgrims flocked to Rome."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "born between around 1981 and 1996:",
        "examples": [
          "the millennial generation",
          "The 1900 newborn would have been fortunate to know their grandparents but some millenial children were cradled by their great-great-grandparents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who was born between around 1981 and 1996:",
        "examples": [
          "Millennials have grown up with the internet and can't imagine a world without it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "millennium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of 1,000 years, or the time when a period of 1,000 years ends:",
        "examples": [
          "The corpse had lain preserved in the soil for almost two millennia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of a new millennium in the year 2000:",
        "examples": [
          "How did you celebrate the millennium?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of 1000 years:",
        "examples": [
          "The area has experienced the worst drought in half a millennium."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "miller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially in the past, who owned or was in charge of a mill",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "millers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially in the past, who owned or was in charge of a mill",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "milligrams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of mass that is equal to 0.001 grams",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of weight equal to 0.001 gram",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "milliliters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of volume that is equal to 0.001 liters",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of volume equal to 0.001 liter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "millimeter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of length that is equal to 0.001 meters",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of length equal to 0.001 meter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "millimeters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of length that is equal to 0.001 meters",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of length equal to 0.001 meter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "million": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 1,000,000:",
        "examples": [
          "The city has a population of almost a/one million.",
          "She got eight million dollars for appearing in that film.",
          "His business is worth millions of euros."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number:",
        "examples": [
          "I must have told you a million times to close the windows when you leave the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "numbers between 1,000,000 and 1,000,000,000:",
        "examples": [
          "In wealthy areas, homes cost from €750,000 into the millions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "1,000,000:",
        "examples": [
          "The tourist attraction brings in over a million people a year.",
          "a million-dollar project",
          "fig. I have a million things (= a lot of things) to do tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number 1,000,000:",
        "examples": [
          "ten million dollars",
          "They have sold millions of computers worldwide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "many, or a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "There are a million different reasons why she shouldn't get the job.",
          "I've got millions of emails to answer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "millionaire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has money, property, etc. that is worth at least 1,000,000 dollars, pounds, euros, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You want me to buy you a new car - do you think I'm a millionaire or something?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has more than a million dollars (= $1,000,000) in property, possessions, or money saved",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has money, property, etc. that is worth at least a million dollars, euros, pounds, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a self-made millionaire.",
          "make sb/become a millionaire Her company made her a millionaire.",
          "a dotcom/internet millionaire",
          "a millionaire businessman/footballer/novelist"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "millionaires": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has money, property, etc. that is worth at least 1,000,000 dollars, pounds, euros, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You want me to buy you a new car - do you think I'm a millionaire or something?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has more than a million dollars (= $1,000,000) in property, possessions, or money saved",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has money, property, etc. that is worth at least a million dollars, euros, pounds, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a self-made millionaire.",
          "make sb/become a millionaire Her company made her a millionaire.",
          "a dotcom/internet millionaire",
          "a millionaire businessman/footballer/novelist"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "millions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "numbers between 1,000,000 and 1,000,000,000:",
        "examples": [
          "In wealthy areas, homes cost from €750,000 into the millions.",
          "Her albums sell in the millions.",
          "She oversees a staff of twenty and a budget in the millions.",
          "The price of these services runs into the millions of dollars each year.",
          "The population of meadow birds still numbers in the millions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "millionth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "1,000,000th written as a word:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory has sold its millionth car.",
          "informal They're showing \"High Noon\" on TV for the millionth time (= having already shown it a lot of times)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a million equal parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a/one millionth of a second"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A millionth is one of a million equal parts of something.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mills": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building where grain is crushed into flour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small machine for crushing things into powder:",
        "examples": [
          "a pepper/coffee mill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a factory where a particular substance is produced:",
        "examples": [
          "a cotton/paper/steel mill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush grain into flour or another substance into powder:",
        "examples": [
          "The grain is still milled locally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut or shape metal, especially coins, using a special machine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building with machinery for crushing grain into flour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mill is also a factory where a particular materials or substances are processed:",
        "examples": [
          "a paper/steel mill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mill is also a device for crushing a solid substance into powder:",
        "examples": [
          "a coffee/pepper mill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a factory where cloth, steel, paper, or wood is produced:",
        "examples": [
          "Developers are converting empty mills and warehouses into expensive apartments.",
          "a textile/paper/steel/lumber mill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where grain is crushed into flour:",
        "examples": [
          "Our family-run flour mill produces whole-wheat baking flour from organic grains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place that provides something in large quantities so that you can get it easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Diploma mills cheapen the hard work and effort that students put into successfully completing their education.",
          "These puppy mills are large-scale breeding operations that have a reputation for abuse and filthy conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut metal or make it into a particular shape by using a special machine:",
        "examples": [
          "mill sth into sth The steel is milled into sheets, plates, bars, wire, and tubing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush grain into flour or crush another substance into powder:",
        "examples": [
          "The grain is still milled locally."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "milo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of sorghum (= a grain grown in hot countries):",
        "examples": [
          "The farm grows wheat, soya beans, and milo.",
          "We will start harvesting the peanuts and milo next month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "milton": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a town in central England. It was built as a new town in the 1960s.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of using movements of your hands and body, and expressions on your face, without speech, to communicate emotions and actions or to tell a story:",
        "examples": [
          "The first scene was performed in mime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short play without speech",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act or tell a story in mime:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole of the banquet scene is mimed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend to sing, play, or say something without making any sound:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the bands that appear on the show just mime to a recording of their songs.",
          "He was miming something at me across the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the art of acting without speech, or a person who is skilled at performing this art, esp. in a theater:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] In the game of charades, you have to convey the title of a movie or book through mime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use actions without speech to communicate something, or to pretend to speak by moving your lips but without making any sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The illusion of live music was created by singers miming to their records."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mimic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to copy the way in which a particular person usually speaks and moves, usually in order to make people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "She was mimicking the various people in our office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who can copy the sounds or movements of other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a fantastic mimic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy the way someone speaks and moves, esp. in order to amuse or insult people:",
        "examples": [
          "She was mimicking the various people in our office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To mimic is also to have the same or similar effect as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "This substance mimics calcium and can replace it in bones."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mimicking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mimics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to copy the way in which a particular person usually speaks and moves, usually in order to make people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "She was mimicking the various people in our office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who can copy the sounds or movements of other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a fantastic mimic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy the way someone speaks and moves, esp. in order to amuse or insult people:",
        "examples": [
          "She was mimicking the various people in our office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To mimic is also to have the same or similar effect as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "This substance mimics calcium and can replace it in bones."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mimosa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tropical tree or bush with yellow flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "an avenue lined with mimosa trees"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an alcoholic drink made from champagne and orange juice",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mimosas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tropical tree or bush with yellow flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "an avenue lined with mimosa trees"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an alcoholic drink made from champagne and orange juice",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "min": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Cooking time required: 30–35 mins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Holiday cottage: min. stay three days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for minute",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "minaret": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall, thin tower on or near a mosque (= a Muslim holy building) from which Muslims are called to pray",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mince": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "meat, usually beef, that has been cut up into very small pieces, often using a special machine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with small, delicate steps, in a way that does not look natural:",
        "examples": [
          "He minced across the room in a pair of tight pink trousers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut food, especially meat, into very small pieces, often using a special machine:",
        "examples": [
          "Mince two pounds of chicken finely.",
          "The lamb is minced, mixed with spices, and formed into meatballs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut food into very small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "Mince the onion and sauté it in butter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a particular character, interest, or way of thinking about things:",
        "examples": [
          "She's very strong/independent-minded (= she has a very strong/independent character).",
          "I don't imagine that he's very politically minded (= interested in politics)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who protects another person, often a famous person, from danger and unwanted public attention:",
        "examples": [
          "The president arrived surrounded by his minders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who controls what another person says and does:",
        "examples": [
          "His public-relations minder refused to allow him to answer any of the journalists' questions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mindful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "careful not to forget about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Mindful of the poor road conditions, she reduced her speed to 30 mph.",
          "Politicians are increasingly mindful that young voters are turning away from traditional parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "deliberately aware of your body, mind, and feelings in the present moment, in order to create a feeling of calm:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm trying to be more mindful and I think it helps me with stress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving attention (to):",
        "examples": [
          "Mindful of the poor road conditions, she drove slowly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used in questions and negatives) to be annoyed or worried by something:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you think he'd mind if I borrowed his book?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I don't mind having a dog in the house so long as it's clean.",
          "informal I wouldn't mind (= I would like) something to eat, if that's OK.",
          "Would you mind turning (= please turn) your radio down a little please?",
          "mind if Do you mind if I (= may I) put the TV on?",
          "[ + obj + -ing verb  ] Do you mind me smoking?",
          "[ + question word ] I don't mind what you wear so long as it's not that awful pink shirt.",
          "I'd rather stay in tonight, if you don't mind.",
          "mainly UK \"Would you like tea or coffee?\" \"I don't mind - either.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to someone when you feel annoyed with that person for what they have just done or said:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you mind? That's my seat you're sitting in!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be careful of, or give attention to something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Mind that box - the bottom isn't very strong.",
          "Mind (that) you don't bang your head on the shelf when you stand up.",
          "Mind (= make certain that) you take enough money with you.",
          "old-fashioned Mind your language (= don't use swear words), young lady!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone to move or be careful, or to warn someone of danger:",
        "examples": [
          "Mind out! We're coming through with the stretcher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when you say goodbye to someone, meaning \"take care\":",
        "examples": [
          "Mind how you go now, and have a good day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take care of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked me if I'd mind the children for an hour while she went shopping.",
          "Could you mind my bag for a moment while I go to the toilet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to listen to and obey someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Mind your grandma!",
          "This dog won't mind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mindless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stupid and meaning nothing:",
        "examples": [
          "The film is full of mindless violence.",
          "pop songs with mindless lyrics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not needing much mental effort:",
        "examples": [
          "It's fairly mindless work - opening mail and keying data into a computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not reasonable or understandable:",
        "examples": [
          "People waste a lot of time doing mindless things."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a person that makes it possible for him or her to think, feel emotions, and understand things:",
        "examples": [
          "Her mind was full of what had happened the night before, and she just wasn't concentrating.",
          "Of course I'm telling the truth - you have such a suspicious mind!",
          "come into someone's mind I just said the first thing that came into my mind.",
          "I'm not quite clear in my mind about what I'm doing.",
          "the human mind Is the human mind like a computer in the way that it works?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very intelligent person:",
        "examples": [
          "She was one of the most brilliant minds of the last century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a problem is all in the mind, it does not exist and is only imagined:",
        "examples": [
          "His doctor tried to convince him that he wasn't really ill and that it was all in his mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remember a piece of information when you are making a decision or thinking about a matter:",
        "examples": [
          "Bearing in mind how young she is, I thought she did really well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come quickly into your mind:",
        "examples": [
          "When I think of dog breeding, pictures of adorable puppies come to mind.",
          "Is there anything in particular that comes to mind?",
          "Say the word \"Australia\" and a vision of beaches and blue seas immediately springs to mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think repeatedly about something and especially an event that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "She kept going over the accident again and again in her mind, wishing that she could somehow have prevented it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used in questions and negatives) to be annoyed or worried by something:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you think he'd mind if I borrowed his book?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I don't mind having a dog in the house so long as it's clean.",
          "informal I wouldn't mind (= I would like) something to eat, if that's OK.",
          "Would you mind turning (= please turn) your radio down a little please?",
          "mind if Do you mind if I (= may I) put the TV on?",
          "[ + obj + -ing verb  ] Do you mind me smoking?",
          "[ + question word ] I don't mind what you wear so long as it's not that awful pink shirt.",
          "I'd rather stay in tonight, if you don't mind.",
          "mainly UK \"Would you like tea or coffee?\" \"I don't mind - either.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to someone when you feel annoyed with that person for what they have just done or said:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you mind? That's my seat you're sitting in!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be careful of, or give attention to something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Mind that box - the bottom isn't very strong.",
          "Mind (that) you don't bang your head on the shelf when you stand up.",
          "Mind (= make certain that) you take enough money with you.",
          "old-fashioned Mind your language (= don't use swear words), young lady!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone to move or be careful, or to warn someone of danger:",
        "examples": [
          "Mind out! We're coming through with the stretcher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when you say goodbye to someone, meaning \"take care\":",
        "examples": [
          "Mind how you go now, and have a good day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take care of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked me if I'd mind the children for an hour while she went shopping.",
          "Could you mind my bag for a moment while I go to the toilet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to listen to and obey someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Mind your grandma!",
          "This dog won't mind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mindset": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person's way of thinking and their opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "to have a different/the same mindset",
          "It's extraordinary how hard it is to change the mindset of the public and the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's way of thinking and their opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "have a different/the same mindset American financiers have a very different mindset from ours.",
          "It's extraordinary how hard it is to change the mindset of the public and the press."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig coal or another substance out of the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "mine for The company is mining for gold and diamonds.",
          "They mine a lot of copper around these parts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to place or hide mines in an area of land or sea:",
        "examples": [
          "be heavily mined The desert was heavily mined."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use special software to look at large amounts of computer data in order to find out useful information:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a lot of banking data just waiting to be mined.",
          "The program mines text using a variety of Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques.",
          "The software mines companies' databases for sales opportunities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use special software to try to obtain new cryptocurrency (= digital currency produced by a public network rather than by a government):",
        "examples": [
          "Since 2009, the number of bitcoins mined has skyrocketed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minefield": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of land or water that contains mines (= bombs)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation or subject that is very complicated and full of hidden problems and dangers:",
        "examples": [
          "a legal minefield",
          "a minefield of ethical problems"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land or water that contains mines (= small powerful bombs),",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig.A minefield can also be a situation that contains a lot of hidden problems and dangers:",
        "examples": [
          "Without a good lawyer, buying a house can be a minefield of legal problems."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "miner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in a mine:",
        "examples": [
          "a coal miner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who uses special software to try to obtain new cryptocurrency (= digital currency produced by a public network rather than by a government):",
        "examples": [
          "Miners receive rewards for their work in the form of crypto tokens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in a mine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in a mine:",
        "examples": [
          "Six miners were trapped underground.",
          "a coal/gold miner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shares in mining companies (= companies that operate mines):",
        "examples": [
          "Blue-chip miners were badly affected by Friday's sharp drop in copper prices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mineral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a valuable or useful chemical substance that is formed naturally in the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical that your body needs to stay healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "A healthy diet should supply all necessary vitamins and minerals.",
          "a mineral supplement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cold, sweet fizzy drinks (= ones with bubbles) without alcohol",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being or consisting of a mineral or minerals:",
        "examples": [
          "a mineral deposit (= substance or layer that is left)",
          "The speaker emphasized that much of South Africa's importance lay in its mineral wealth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that exists naturally in foods, water, or the ground, and is not a living organism",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mineral is also a natural substance such as coal, gold, or diamond that is obtained from the earth by mining",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a valuable or useful chemical substance that is formed naturally in the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The country is rich in minerals and oil.",
          "rare/precious minerals",
          "mineral deposits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical that your body needs to stay healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "A healthy diet should supply all necessary vitamins and minerals.",
          "a mineral supplement"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minerals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a valuable or useful chemical substance that is formed naturally in the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical that your body needs to stay healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "A healthy diet should supply all necessary vitamins and minerals.",
          "a mineral supplement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cold, sweet fizzy drinks (= ones with bubbles) without alcohol",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being or consisting of a mineral or minerals:",
        "examples": [
          "a mineral deposit (= substance or layer that is left)",
          "The speaker emphasized that much of South Africa's importance lay in its mineral wealth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that exists naturally in foods, water, or the ground, and is not a living organism",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mineral is also a natural substance such as coal, gold, or diamond that is obtained from the earth by mining",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a valuable or useful chemical substance that is formed naturally in the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The country is rich in minerals and oil.",
          "rare/precious minerals",
          "mineral deposits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical that your body needs to stay healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "A healthy diet should supply all necessary vitamins and minerals.",
          "a mineral supplement"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "miners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in a mine:",
        "examples": [
          "a coal miner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who uses special software to try to obtain new cryptocurrency (= digital currency produced by a public network rather than by a government):",
        "examples": [
          "Miners receive rewards for their work in the form of crypto tokens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in a mine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in a mine:",
        "examples": [
          "Six miners were trapped underground.",
          "a coal/gold miner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shares in mining companies (= companies that operate mines):",
        "examples": [
          "Blue-chip miners were badly affected by Friday's sharp drop in copper prices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minerva": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Roman mythology (= ancient stories), the goddess (= female god) of wisdom and art:",
        "examples": [
          "A statue of Minerva, goddess of wisdom, stands outside the college."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the one(s) belonging to or connected with me:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Whose bag is this?\" \"It's mine.\"",
          "Your son is the same age as mine.",
          "of mine She's an old friend of mine.",
          "Mine is the silver car, the convertible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole or system of holes in the ground where substances such as coal, metal, and salt are removed:",
        "examples": [
          "coal/salt/gold mine Many local young men work in the coal/salt/gold mine.",
          "mine shaft Air was pumped down into the mine shaft to the men trapped underground.",
          "in/down the mines My grandfather used to work in/down the mines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of bomb put below the earth or in the sea that explodes when vehicles, ships, or people go over it:",
        "examples": [
          "run over a mine He was killed when his tank ran over a mine.",
          "clear something of mines The US forces were clearing the surrounding area of mines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig coal or another substance out of the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "mine for The company is mining for gold and diamonds.",
          "They mine a lot of copper around these parts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to place or hide mines in an area of land or sea:",
        "examples": [
          "be heavily mined The desert was heavily mined."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use special software to look at large amounts of computer data in order to find out useful information:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a lot of banking data just waiting to be mined.",
          "The program mines text using a variety of Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques.",
          "The software mines companies' databases for sales opportunities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use special software to try to obtain new cryptocurrency (= digital currency produced by a public network rather than by a government):",
        "examples": [
          "Since 2009, the number of bitcoins mined has skyrocketed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the past instead of \"my\" before nouns that begin with a vowel or h :",
        "examples": [
          "mine eyes",
          "mine host"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to me, or that which belongs to me:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Whose bag is this?\" \"It’s mine.\"",
          "Your hair is longer than mine.",
          "She’s a friend of mine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep hole in the ground made for the removal of coal and other substances by digging:",
        "examples": [
          "a gold mine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mine is also where something can be found:",
        "examples": [
          "Belinda is a mine of information about home decorating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bomb put underground or in the sea that explodes when vehicles, ships, or people go over or near it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mine detector is a device used to discover whether there are mines in a particular area.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove coal or other substances from a deep hole in the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They mine copper in this area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hide mines in an area:",
        "examples": [
          "The desert has been heavily mined."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in the ground where substances such as coal, metal, and salt are removed, or the area and buildings around this place:",
        "examples": [
          "in/down the mine 2,000 people work down the mine.",
          "a coal/salt/gold mine",
          "a mine shaft"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig coal or another substance out of the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "mine for sth They're mining for salt.",
          "They mine a lot of copper around these parts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mingle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to mix or combine, or be mixed or combined:",
        "examples": [
          "The excitement of starting a new job is always mingled with a certain apprehension.",
          "The two flavours mingle well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move around and talk to other people at a social event:",
        "examples": [
          "You've been talking to Roger all evening - you really ought to be mingling with the other guests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix with; combine:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Her excitement at starting the new job was mingled with fear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be with or among other people, esp. talking to them:",
        "examples": [
          "He seems to be mingling with the other guests."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mingled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix or combine, or be mixed or combined:",
        "examples": [
          "The excitement of starting a new job is always mingled with a certain apprehension.",
          "The two flavours mingle well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move around and talk to other people at a social event:",
        "examples": [
          "You've been talking to Roger all evening - you really ought to be mingling with the other guests."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mingling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix or combine, or be mixed or combined:",
        "examples": [
          "The excitement of starting a new job is always mingled with a certain apprehension.",
          "The two flavours mingle well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move around and talk to other people at a social event:",
        "examples": [
          "You've been talking to Roger all evening - you really ought to be mingling with the other guests."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mini": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "Who says you can't wear a mini after the age of 25?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a skirt or dress) very short and covering only the very top part of the leg:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing a silver mini dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "much smaller or less serious than the usual type:",
        "examples": [
          "I made a batch of mini muffins.",
          "There's a mini fridge in each hotel room.",
          "It was just a mini worry. Nothing serious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small in size:",
        "examples": [
          "British women are mini compared to some other European women - in fact they may be the shortest in Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "smaller or less important than a normal example of the same thing:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a mini-library in each classroom, as well as the central library.",
          "He has his own mini-refrigerator in his room.",
          "The situation was almost like a mini-Cold War."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of small British car first made in the 1960s",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofminiskirt",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "smaller than others of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "a minivan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "smaller than the usual type:",
        "examples": [
          "They've released a mini-version of the software for phones.",
          "John's gone on a two-day mini-break to Paris with his wife.",
          "a mini-crisis"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "miniature": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is a very small copy of an object:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought some miniature furniture for my niece's doll's house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small painting, usually of a person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small bottle of alcoholic drink",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "smaller than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The model railway has all the buildings, bridges, and trees in miniature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very small:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a dollhouse filled with miniature furniture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an object) the state of being much smaller than the thing it represents, or such an object:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She bought a model of the Empire State Building in miniature."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minibar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small fridge in a hotel bedroom, with drinks inside",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "minicab": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a taxi that can only be ordered by phone and does not stop to collect passengers in the street",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "minimal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very small in amount:",
        "examples": [
          "There were no injuries and damage to the building was minimal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as small as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Fortunately, damage to the heart was minimal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very small in amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The chances of losing money are minimal.",
          "The service will be provided for free, or at minimal cost."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minimize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to reduce something to the least possible level or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "We must minimize the risk of infection.",
          "Environmentalists are doing everything within their power to minimize the impact of the oil spill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something seem less important or smaller than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "She accused politicians of minimizing the suffering of thousands of people.",
          "It's important to focus on your strengths and to minimize your weaknesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something small on a computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "Minimize the window by clicking in the corner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce something to the smallest possible level or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "We do all that we can to minimize the risk of infection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To minimize something is also to make it seem less important or smaller than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "He minimized his involvement in the scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce something to the smallest possible level or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "We rented an office in the cheap part of town to minimize costs.",
          "You should spread your investments to minimize the risk of large losses.",
          "The airline is trying to minimize the impact of the strike on the public.",
          "The safety features aim to prevent or minimize injury in the case of an accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something seem less important or smaller than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank was accused of minimizing the risks and exaggerating the potential gains of the investment.",
          "It's important to focus on your strengths and to minimize your weaknesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to click on the corner of a computer window to reduce it to a small title and hide its contents:",
        "examples": [
          "You can minimize the virus checker window and let it run in the background."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minimum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the smallest amount or number allowed or possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Wage increases are being kept to a minimum because of the recession.",
          "Let's hope we can get the job done with a minimum of interference.",
          "We need a minimum of ten people to play this game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is the smallest or least allowed or possible:",
        "examples": [
          "This certificate is the minimum qualification required to teach English in most language schools.",
          "18 is the minimum age for entering most nightclubs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the least:",
        "examples": [
          "She thinks that you should do three exercise classes a week minimum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the smallest amount or number allowed or possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Her lawyer asked the judge to give her the minimum sentence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smallest amount or number allowed or possible:",
        "examples": [
          "keep sth to a minimum Wage increases are being kept to a minimum because of the recession.",
          "with the minimum of sth They installed the new computer system with the minimum of fuss, so there was no disruption at all to our work.",
          "Staff earn a minimum of $15 an hour.",
          "He only does the bare minimum of work and shows no enthusiasm at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for describing something that is the smallest allowed or possible:",
        "examples": [
          "You will pay a lot of interest on a credit card if you only pay off the minimum amount each month.",
          "A degree is the minimum qualification for a highly-skilled worker's visa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not less than a particular number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to work here for six months minimum before you qualify for a bonus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the industry or activity of removing substances such as coal or metal from the ground by digging:",
        "examples": [
          "coal/salt mining"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of special software to try to obtain new cryptocurrency (= digital currency produced by a public network rather than by a government):",
        "examples": [
          "\"Mining\" is the discovery of new bitcoins—just like finding gold.",
          "You can do mining on your own or join a mining \"pool\", where a number of people combine their processing resources and take a share of the rewards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the industry or activity of removing coal and other substances from the earth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the industry or activity of removing substances such as coal or metal from the ground by digging:",
        "examples": [
          "Explosives and detonators are widely used in mining.",
          "coal/salt/gold/diamond mining Traditional industries such as coal mining have almost disappeared.",
          "a mining town/community",
          "the mining industry/sector",
          "a mining company/business/concern",
          "a mining engineer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not important and who has to do what another person of higher rank orders them to do:",
        "examples": [
          "He sent one of his minions to do something about it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not important and who has to do what another person of higher rank orders them to do:",
        "examples": [
          "He sent one of his minions to do something about it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "miniscule": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "minuscule",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "miniskirt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very short skirt",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very short skirt",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "minister": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of the government in Britain and many other countries who is in charge of a particular department or has an important position in it:",
        "examples": [
          "the foreign/health minister",
          "the Minister of/for Education"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a religious leader in certain Christian churches:",
        "examples": [
          "a minister at the local Baptist church"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person below the rank of ambassador whose job is to represent his or her country in a foreign country:",
        "examples": [
          "the Belgian minister in Madrid"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in various Christian churches) a person who leads religious ceremonies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in many countries) a high government official who is in charge of or has an important position in a particular department:",
        "examples": [
          "the foreign minister"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give help to or care for people:",
        "examples": [
          "He began ministering to prisoners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the government who is in charge of a particular department or has an important position in it:",
        "examples": [
          "The new factory was opened by the minister of trade.",
          "the finance/environment/transport, etc. minister"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ministering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very kind person, usually a woman, who takes care of people who are ill",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ministers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of the government in Britain and many other countries who is in charge of a particular department or has an important position in it:",
        "examples": [
          "the foreign/health minister",
          "the Minister of/for Education"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a religious leader in certain Christian churches:",
        "examples": [
          "a minister at the local Baptist church"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person below the rank of ambassador whose job is to represent his or her country in a foreign country:",
        "examples": [
          "the Belgian minister in Madrid"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in various Christian churches) a person who leads religious ceremonies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in many countries) a high government official who is in charge of or has an important position in a particular department:",
        "examples": [
          "the foreign minister"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give help to or care for people:",
        "examples": [
          "He began ministering to prisoners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the government who is in charge of a particular department or has an important position in it:",
        "examples": [
          "The new factory was opened by the minister of trade.",
          "the finance/environment/transport, etc. minister"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ministries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Britain and some other countries, a department of the government led by a minister:",
        "examples": [
          "the Ministry of Defence/Agriculture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "work as a church minister:",
        "examples": [
          "He practised a preaching and teaching ministry there for over 40 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job of being a priest:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1985 he decided to go into/leave the ministry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a government department led by a minister:",
        "examples": [
          "All the ministries were represented at the meeting – justice, foreign affairs, economic affairs, and the interior."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job of being a religious leader:",
        "examples": [
          "a youth ministry"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ministry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Britain and some other countries, a department of the government led by a minister:",
        "examples": [
          "the Ministry of Defence/Agriculture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "work as a church minister:",
        "examples": [
          "He practised a preaching and teaching ministry there for over 40 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job of being a priest:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1985 he decided to go into/leave the ministry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a government department led by a minister:",
        "examples": [
          "All the ministries were represented at the meeting – justice, foreign affairs, economic affairs, and the interior."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job of being a religious leader:",
        "examples": [
          "a youth ministry"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minivan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, high car that can carry more people than a normal car",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large vehicle that looks like a small bus, usually with three rows of seats, the last of which can be removed or folded flat to transport large objects",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mink": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small animal with valuable fur that is used to make expensive coats, or the fur from this animal:",
        "examples": [
          "a mink coat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small brown animal from Europe, North America, and Asia, or its fur, used to make expensive coats and other items of clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "a mink coat"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small animal with valuable fur that is used to make expensive coats, or the fur from this animal:",
        "examples": [
          "a mink coat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small brown animal from Europe, North America, and Asia, or its fur, used to make expensive coats and other items of clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "a mink coat"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minnesota": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the northern central US, whose capital city is Saint Paul:",
        "examples": [
          "In May the coldest state was Minnesota.",
          "No ethnic group is so identified with a single state as the Swedes are with Minnesota."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having little importance, influence, or effect, especially when compared with other things of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "minor operation Last year he went into hospital for a minor operation.",
          "minor problem It's only a minor problem - we'll soon find a solution.",
          "minor offence There's been an increase in minor offences, such as traffic violations and petty theft.",
          "minor injury She suffered only minor injuries.",
          "It requires a few minor adjustments.",
          "a minor poet of the 16th century"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to a musical scale that is generally thought to have a sad sound:",
        "examples": [
          "minor key The piece is written in a minor key.",
          "in D, F, etc. minor Mozart's Piano Concerto in D minor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the professional baseball and ice hockey leagues (= groups of teams who play games against each other) that play below the highest level:",
        "examples": [
          "Her children play minor hockey at the local rink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is too young to have the legal responsibilities of an adult:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accused of having sex with a minor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the professional baseball and ice hockey leagues (= groups of teams who play games against each other) that play below the highest level:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent five years refining his skills in the minors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study something as your second most important subject in college:",
        "examples": [
          "I minored in Spanish in college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not great in size or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "She suffered minor injuries in the accident.",
          "Waiting another half hour was only a minor inconvenience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on a scale (= series of musical notes) in which there is a whole step (= sound difference) between each note except between the second and third notes and between the fifth and sixth notes:",
        "examples": [
          "a minor scale",
          "a minor chord"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person under the age at which he or she legally becomes an adult",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the second most important subject that a college student is studying:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m taking two courses in my minor, chemistry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having little importance, influence, or effect, especially when compared with similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "It's only a minor problem.",
          "There are minor differences between the models, but they're basically the same.",
          "The vehicle only suffered minor damage.",
          "minor adjustments/corrections/modifications"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has not yet reached the age when they are legally an adult:",
        "examples": [
          "It's illegal for adults to supply tobacco to minors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minorities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a smaller number or part:",
        "examples": [
          "It's only a tiny minority of people who are causing the problem.",
          "Children with single parents at my school were very much in the minority (= there were very few).",
          "This section of the bookstore caters for minority interests (= subjects that interest only a few people)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any small group in society that is different from the rest because of their race, religion, or political beliefs, or a person who belongs to such a group:",
        "examples": [
          "ethnic/religious minorities",
          "The plan was designed to help women and minorities overcome discrimination in the workplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "less than half of a total number or amount; the smaller part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Only a minority of people support military action.",
          "[ U ] Traditional families are in the minority in this neighborhood (= there are not many)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who share some characteristic by birth that makes their group smaller than some other groups in a society and may cause others to treat them unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "He argued that African Americans and other minorities were not getting a fair deal in sports and elsewhere in society.",
          "Jews and Roman Catholics belonged to religious minorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small number of the people or things in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Only a small/tiny minority of customers have complained about the changes.",
          "be in a/the minority I don't like the design, but I'm in the minority – most people say they love it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people in a country or area who are of a different race, or have a different culture or religion to that of most other people there:",
        "examples": [
          "ethnic/racial minority We want to end discrimination against women and racial minorities.",
          "minority community/employee/group British Asians are the largest minority group among UK staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the situation when a person or organization owns fewer shares in a company than other shareholders, and not enough to be in control of the company:",
        "examples": [
          "Many minority shareholders are local people.",
          "He may be close to selling his minority stake in the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minority": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a smaller number or part:",
        "examples": [
          "It's only a tiny minority of people who are causing the problem.",
          "Children with single parents at my school were very much in the minority (= there were very few).",
          "This section of the bookstore caters for minority interests (= subjects that interest only a few people)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any small group in society that is different from the rest because of their race, religion, or political beliefs, or a person who belongs to such a group:",
        "examples": [
          "ethnic/religious minorities",
          "The plan was designed to help women and minorities overcome discrimination in the workplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "less than half of a total number or amount; the smaller part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Only a minority of people support military action.",
          "[ U ] Traditional families are in the minority in this neighborhood (= there are not many)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who share some characteristic by birth that makes their group smaller than some other groups in a society and may cause others to treat them unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "He argued that African Americans and other minorities were not getting a fair deal in sports and elsewhere in society.",
          "Jews and Roman Catholics belonged to religious minorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small number of the people or things in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Only a small/tiny minority of customers have complained about the changes.",
          "be in a/the minority I don't like the design, but I'm in the minority – most people say they love it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people in a country or area who are of a different race, or have a different culture or religion to that of most other people there:",
        "examples": [
          "ethnic/racial minority We want to end discrimination against women and racial minorities.",
          "minority community/employee/group British Asians are the largest minority group among UK staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the situation when a person or organization owns fewer shares in a company than other shareholders, and not enough to be in control of the company:",
        "examples": [
          "Many minority shareholders are local people.",
          "He may be close to selling his minority stake in the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the professional baseball and ice hockey leagues (= groups of teams who play games against each other) that play below the highest level:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent five years refining his skills in the minors.",
          "He was sent back to the minors due to his inconsistent performance.",
          "She was called up from the minors and earned a spot on the major-league team in no time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minotaur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a creature in ancient Greek stories that has the body of a human and the head of a bull (= male cow):",
        "examples": [
          "King Theseus was the legendary ruler who slew the minotaur in the Cretan labyrinth.",
          "He encounters dragons, minotaurs and other mythic adversaries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minstrel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a travelling musician and singer common between the 11th and 15th centuries:",
        "examples": [
          "a wandering minstrel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a white performer wearing dark make-up who took part in minstrel shows",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a herb whose leaves have a strong, fresh smell and taste and are used for giving flavour to food:",
        "examples": [
          "a sprig of mint",
          "mint-flavoured gum/toothpaste"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet with a mint flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "a packet of extra-strong mints",
          "after-dinner chocolate mints"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where the new coins of a country are made",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely large amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "If his books sell worldwide, he'll make a mint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Mint stamps and coins, etc. have not been used:",
        "examples": [
          "A collector would pay $500 for a mint copy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "perfect, as if new:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought a two-year-old car, in mint condition, with less than 20,000 miles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a coin for the government",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce something new, especially to invent a new phrase or word:",
        "examples": [
          "a freshly minted slogan/phrase",
          "newly minted college graduates"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an herb whose leaves have a clean smell and taste, used to flavor food, drinks, and candy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mint is also a candy with this strong, fresh flavor.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where the new coins and paper money of a country are made",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A mint is also a very large amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The new roof cost us a mint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a new coin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where the coins and paper money of a country are made:",
        "examples": [
          "The U.S. Mint issued about 8.23 billion pennies last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely large amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole crazy project took ten years and cost a mint.",
          "make a mint from/on/out of sth The movie studio is likely to make a mint on the film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is in mint condition looks or works almost like it is new:",
        "examples": [
          "To get a good sale price, both the record and its cover should be in mint condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a government mints a coin, it makes it:",
        "examples": [
          "It costs more to mint a coin than to print a bill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "recently produced or made:",
        "examples": [
          "freshly/newly minted Today the freshly minted hotels sit empty.",
          "newly minted law graduates"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely rich:",
        "examples": [
          "The directors of the company are absolutely minted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mints": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a herb whose leaves have a strong, fresh smell and taste and are used for giving flavour to food:",
        "examples": [
          "a sprig of mint",
          "mint-flavoured gum/toothpaste"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet with a mint flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "a packet of extra-strong mints",
          "after-dinner chocolate mints"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where the new coins of a country are made",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely large amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "If his books sell worldwide, he'll make a mint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Mint stamps and coins, etc. have not been used:",
        "examples": [
          "A collector would pay $500 for a mint copy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "perfect, as if new:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought a two-year-old car, in mint condition, with less than 20,000 miles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a coin for the government",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce something new, especially to invent a new phrase or word:",
        "examples": [
          "a freshly minted slogan/phrase",
          "newly minted college graduates"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an herb whose leaves have a clean smell and taste, used to flavor food, drinks, and candy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mint is also a candy with this strong, fresh flavor.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where the new coins and paper money of a country are made",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A mint is also a very large amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The new roof cost us a mint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a new coin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where the coins and paper money of a country are made:",
        "examples": [
          "The U.S. Mint issued about 8.23 billion pennies last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely large amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole crazy project took ten years and cost a mint.",
          "make a mint from/on/out of sth The movie studio is likely to make a mint on the film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is in mint condition looks or works almost like it is new:",
        "examples": [
          "To get a good sale price, both the record and its cover should be in mint condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a government mints a coin, it makes it:",
        "examples": [
          "It costs more to mint a coin than to print a bill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "tasting or smelling of mint (= a herb with a strong, fresh flavour):",
        "examples": [
          "I loved the fresh minty taste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a pale green colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The sweater comes in minty green, pale pink, creamy yellow, and powder blue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very fresh or new:",
        "examples": [
          "The books are second-hand but all in minty fresh condition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "reduced by a stated number:",
        "examples": [
          "What is 57 minus 39?",
          "That will be $1,500, minus the deposit of $150 that you already paid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without, or lacking:",
        "examples": [
          "We're minus a chair for Elsa - could you get one from the other room?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disadvantage or a bad feature:",
        "examples": [
          "Having to travel such a long way to work is a definite minus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the (-) sign, written between two numbers to show that the second number should be taken away from the first, or in front of one number to show that it has a value of less than 0",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A minus number or amount is less than zero.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that temperatures are less than zero:",
        "examples": [
          "Temperatures could fall to minus eight tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after a mark given to written work to mean that it is of a slightly lower standard than that mark:",
        "examples": [
          "I got A minus for my English homework."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a disadvantage or bad point:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the minus points of working at home is not having social contact with colleagues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "reduced by the stated number:",
        "examples": [
          "Five minus one is four."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Minus can also mean without:",
        "examples": [
          "Tell me the story again, minus the cuteness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disadvantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Not having any experience is a big minus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "less than zero:",
        "examples": [
          "Temperatures will be dropping to minus 10."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mark such as B-minus (B−) or C-minus (C−) given to a student’s work means that the work is slightly worse than if it were given the B or C mark.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "reduced by a particular number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The cost is £1500 minus the deposit of £150 that you have already paid.",
          "Book value is simply the value of a company's assets minus its debts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that an amount is less than zero:",
        "examples": [
          "temperatures of minus 10 degrees Celsius"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that something is a disadvantage or bad feature:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the minus points of working from home is the lack of social contact with colleagues.",
          "On the minus side, changes to the handling of software orders could cause delays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disadvantage or bad feature:",
        "examples": [
          "Length of service with a company can be seen as a plus or a minus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the - sign, written in front of a number to show that it has a value of less than 0:",
        "examples": [
          "The directors will not be happy as long as the figures start with a minus.",
          "In your search text, put a minus in front of words that you do not want to be in the document."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minuscule": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely small:",
        "examples": [
          "All she gave him to eat was two minuscule pieces of toast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely small:",
        "examples": [
          "Salaries are a minuscule part of the budget."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "minx": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a girl or young woman who knows how to control other people to her advantage",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "miracle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unusual and mysterious event that is thought to have been caused by a god because it does not follow the usual laws of nature:",
        "examples": [
          "Jesus Christ was said to have performed miracles like turning water into wine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very lucky event that is surprising and unexpected :",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Looking at the state of his car, it's a miracle (that) he wasn't killed!",
          "I can't promise a miracle cure, but I think we can improve things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an excellent achievement in a particular area of activity :",
        "examples": [
          "I considered my recovery to be a miracle of modern medicine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unusual and mysterious event that is thought to have been caused by God",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A miracle is also any surprising and unexpected event:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] It’s a miracle (that) he wasn’t killed in that car crash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "miracles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unusual and mysterious event that is thought to have been caused by a god because it does not follow the usual laws of nature:",
        "examples": [
          "Jesus Christ was said to have performed miracles like turning water into wine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very lucky event that is surprising and unexpected :",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Looking at the state of his car, it's a miracle (that) he wasn't killed!",
          "I can't promise a miracle cure, but I think we can improve things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an excellent achievement in a particular area of activity :",
        "examples": [
          "I considered my recovery to be a miracle of modern medicine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unusual and mysterious event that is thought to have been caused by God",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A miracle is also any surprising and unexpected event:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] It’s a miracle (that) he wasn’t killed in that car crash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "miraculous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very effective or surprising, or difficult to believe:",
        "examples": [
          "The diet promised miraculous weight loss.",
          "Well, you've made a miraculous recovery since last night!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusual and mysterious because of being caused by God, or very surprising and unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a miraculous recovery from heart disease."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "miraculously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is very surprising or difficult to believe:",
        "examples": [
          "Miraculously, all 25 crewmen aboard the eight planes survived their icy landings.",
          "Many claim to have been miraculously cured by the spring waters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mirage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an image, produced by very hot air, of something that seems to be far away but does not really exist",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hope or wish that has no chance of being achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "Electoral victory is just a distant mirage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an image, produced by very hot air, of something that seems to be far away but does not really exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Up ahead she saw a slight shimmer that looked like water, a road mirage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of deep, wet, sticky earth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant situation that is difficult to escape:",
        "examples": [
          "We must not be drawn into the mire of civil war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of deep, wet, sticky earth, or fig. any messy situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The cart’s wheels sank in the red mire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to sink in deep, wet, sticky earth, or fig. to cause someone or an activity to become trapped in a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. At the time the country was mired in the Great Depression."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mirror": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of glass with a shiny, metal-covered back that reflects light, producing an image of whatever is in front of it:",
        "examples": [
          "the bathroom mirror",
          "She was looking at her reflection in the mirror."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent or show something honestly:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie is a mirror of daily life in wartime Britain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent something honestly:",
        "examples": [
          "Our newspaper aims to mirror the opinions of ordinary people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very similar to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her on-screen romances seem to mirror her experiences in her private life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of glass with a back that reflects light, producing an image of whatever is in front of it:",
        "examples": [
          "a rear-view mirror",
          "a hand mirror"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a copy of something; something that is similar to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The law is a mirror of the nation’s character."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a copy of something; be similar to something",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mirrored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with a mirror, or pieces of mirror, on it:",
        "examples": [
          "mirrored furniture"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mirrors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of glass with a shiny, metal-covered back that reflects light, producing an image of whatever is in front of it:",
        "examples": [
          "the bathroom mirror",
          "She was looking at her reflection in the mirror."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent or show something honestly:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie is a mirror of daily life in wartime Britain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent something honestly:",
        "examples": [
          "Our newspaper aims to mirror the opinions of ordinary people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very similar to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her on-screen romances seem to mirror her experiences in her private life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of glass with a back that reflects light, producing an image of whatever is in front of it:",
        "examples": [
          "a rear-view mirror",
          "a hand mirror"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a copy of something; something that is similar to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The law is a mirror of the nation’s character."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a copy of something; be similar to something",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mirth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "laughter, humour, or happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "Her impersonations of our teachers were a source of considerable mirth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "laughter or amusement:",
        "examples": [
          "Chen could not contain his mirth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "added to the beginning of a verb or word formed from a verb, to show that the action referred to by the verb has been done wrongly or badly:",
        "examples": [
          "I never said that! You must have misheard me.",
          "His misbehaviour eventually led to him being expelled from school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "misbehave": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to behave badly:",
        "examples": [
          "I was always getting in trouble for misbehaving at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If machines misbehave, they do not operate as they should:",
        "examples": [
          "If computer circuits are allowed to overheat they will misbehave ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave badly:",
        "examples": [
          "There will always be some kids who misbehave."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misbehaving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave badly:",
        "examples": [
          "I was always getting in trouble for misbehaving at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If machines misbehave, they do not operate as they should:",
        "examples": [
          "If computer circuits are allowed to overheat they will misbehave ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "miscalculated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an amount wrongly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] We had a lot of food left over from the party because I'd miscalculated how much people would eat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge a situation badly:",
        "examples": [
          "He miscalculated badly when he underestimated the response of the international community to the invasion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "miscalculation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a calculation that has not been done correctly, or the act of calculating something wrongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The project went over budget because of a miscalculation at the planning stage.",
          "They are calling for a recount because of errors and miscalculations in the compilation of the poll result."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wrong judgment about a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The conspirators' plot failed because they made two fatal miscalculations.",
          "I think they were trying to cover up for their grossly negligent political miscalculation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of calculating an amount wrongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The claim that the group's net asset value was $22 a share was a miscalculation.",
          "miscalculation of sth About £265 million could be incurred in fines for miscalculation of tax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of judging a situation badly:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a story of bad judgement and business miscalculation which resulted in the CEO being fired.",
          "The company made a big miscalculation by closing down the retail side of the business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "miscarriage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an early, unintentional end to a pregnancy:",
        "examples": [
          "The amniocentesis test carries a significant risk of miscarriage.",
          "I had two miscarriages before I gave birth to my daughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an early, unintentional end to a pregnancy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A miscarriage of justice is a wrong decision in a court of law, or any unfair decision:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent nine years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit – it was a great miscarriage of justice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "miscarriages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an early, unintentional end to a pregnancy:",
        "examples": [
          "The amniocentesis test carries a significant risk of miscarriage.",
          "I had two miscarriages before I gave birth to my daughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an early, unintentional end to a pregnancy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A miscarriage of justice is a wrong decision in a court of law, or any unfair decision:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent nine years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit – it was a great miscarriage of justice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "miscellaneous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "consisting of a mixture of various things that are not usually connected with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "miscellaneous household items"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of a mixture of various things that are not necessarily connected with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "His bedroom is full of guitars, keyboards, and miscellaneous instruments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of a mixture of various things that are not related to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "The magazine did a price comparison of 17 miscellaneous items sold at both stores.",
          "miscellaneous charges/costs/expenses The job helps me pay for food and miscellaneous expenses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mischief": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaviour, especially a child's, that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a lively little girl, full of mischief.",
          "He needs a hobby to keep him busy and stop him from getting into mischief.",
          "Maybe a new bike would keep him out of mischief.",
          "I hope you haven't been up to any mischief while I was gone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "damage or harm, or an act that causes damage or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "criminal mischief",
          "The country should try to remedy its past mischiefs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behavior, esp. of a child, that is slightly bad or causes trouble but is not intended to harm anyone:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the neighborhood kids like to get into mischief.",
          "She’s a cute little girl, but full of mischief."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misconception": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an idea that is wrong because it has been based on a failure to understand a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "We hope our work will help to change popular misconceptions about disabled people.",
          "[ + that ] I'd like to clear up the common misconception that older workers don't know how to use technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea that is wrong because it is based on a failure to understand a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] It’s a common misconception that Americans think only about money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misconceptions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an idea that is wrong because it has been based on a failure to understand a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "We hope our work will help to change popular misconceptions about disabled people.",
          "[ + that ] I'd like to clear up the common misconception that older workers don't know how to use technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea that is wrong because it is based on a failure to understand a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] It’s a common misconception that Americans think only about money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misconduct": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unacceptable or bad behaviour by someone in a position of authority or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "professional misconduct The psychiatrist was found guilty of gross (= unacceptable) professional misconduct.",
          "sexual misconduct The former priest denied allegations of sexual misconduct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unacceptable or bad behaviour by a sports team or a player:",
        "examples": [
          "The Football Association has charged him with misconduct.",
          "Any player given a misconduct warning will be removed from the game for five minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious punishment for unacceptable or bad behaviour in a sports game, especially ice hockey that involves removing a player from the game:",
        "examples": [
          "game misconduct He scored five goals but was dismissed on a game misconduct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that the activities of an organization are badly managed:",
        "examples": [
          "financial misconduct"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage the activities of an organization badly:",
        "examples": [
          "The aid programme was misconducted, resulting in large quantities of food failing to reach the famine victims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wrong or immoral behavior of someone in a position of authority or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "criminal misconduct",
          "official misconduct"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unacceptable or illegal behaviour by a person or group in a position of authority:",
        "examples": [
          "Investigators did not find any evidence of serious misconduct.",
          "financial/ethical/sexual misconduct There were complaints of sexual misconduct in the workplace.",
          "employee/executive misconduct The committee investigates employee misconduct.",
          "corporate/government/judicial misconduct a case of multibillion-dollar corporate misconduct",
          "He is now facing charges of serious professional misconduct."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misconstrued": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a false understanding of the meaning or intention of something that someone does or says:",
        "examples": [
          "She said Harris had misconstrued her comments.",
          "Their caution was misconstrued as cowardice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "miscounted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach a total that is not correct when counting:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought we had enough plates for the party, but perhaps I miscounted.",
          "A computer glitch had miscounted thousands of absentee votes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "miscreant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who behaves badly or does not obey rules:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to discourage miscreants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a criminal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "miscreants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who behaves badly or does not obey rules:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to discourage miscreants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a criminal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "misdeeds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act that is criminal or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been making up for her past misdeeds by doing a lot of voluntary work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act that is criminal or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "I cannot be held responsible for the misdeeds of others."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misdemeanor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a crime considered to be one of the less serious types of crime",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a crime considered to be one of the less serious types of crime:",
        "examples": [
          "He was convicted in court on a misdemeanor charge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misdirection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of sending something to the wrong place or aiming something in the wrong direction:",
        "examples": [
          "If you press the Send button too soon there is the possibility of mistakes and misdirection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of using something in a way that is not suitable or right:",
        "examples": [
          "the misdirection of financial resources",
          "I think this campaign is a misdirection of energy. There are lot of other issues that are more important right now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of making people pay attention to the wrong thing, usually intentionally so that they will not notice something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Many investigators suspect the language in the letter is purposeful misdirection.",
          "the magician's trick of misdirection"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "miserable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "She's miserable living on her own."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant and causing unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "miserable weather",
          "What a miserable existence! How could anyone live in such awful conditions?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize the low quality of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The book was a miserable failure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize the low amount or value of something:",
        "examples": [
          "informal She offered me a miserable $20 for my old phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very unhappy, or causing much unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "They can make your life miserable if they want to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very low in quality or value:",
        "examples": [
          "The forecast is for miserable weather today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "We have witnessed the most appalling scenes of human misery.",
          "Ten years of marriage to him have made her life a misery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is often very unhappy and is always complaining about things:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh come on, don't be such a misery!",
          "Stop being such an old misery guts!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] With the rice harvest, hope is sprouting amid the misery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misfire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a gun misfires, the bullet fails to come out.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When an engine misfires, the fuel inside it starts to burn at the wrong moment:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a loud bang, like the sound of an engine misfiring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a plan misfires, it does not have the result that was intended:",
        "examples": [
          "The boy's death was the result of a practical joke that misfired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a gun or other weapon) to fail to fire, or to fail to fire as intended:",
        "examples": [
          "Conchas’s gun misfired after three shots."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misfit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is not suited to a situation or who is not accepted by other people because their behaviour is strange or unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't really know anyone at the party, so I felt like a misfit.",
          "I was a bit of a social misfit at college because I didn't like going out at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is not accepted socially by other people because his or her behavior is unusual or strange:",
        "examples": [
          "I was a social misfit, the kind of kid no one played with."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misfits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is not suited to a situation or who is not accepted by other people because their behaviour is strange or unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't really know anyone at the party, so I felt like a misfit.",
          "I was a bit of a social misfit at college because I didn't like going out at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is not accepted socially by other people because his or her behavior is unusual or strange:",
        "examples": [
          "I was a social misfit, the kind of kid no one played with."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misfortune": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bad luck, or an unlucky event:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] That was the worst film I've ever had the misfortune to see.",
          "She suffered a good deal of misfortune over the years.",
          "It's unfair to take advantage of other people's misfortunes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad luck, or an unlucky event:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Never take delight in someone’s personal misfortunes.",
          "[ U ] The school nurse was as mean a lady as you’d ever have the misfortune to meet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misfortunes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bad luck, or an unlucky event:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] That was the worst film I've ever had the misfortune to see.",
          "She suffered a good deal of misfortune over the years.",
          "It's unfair to take advantage of other people's misfortunes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad luck, or an unlucky event:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Never take delight in someone’s personal misfortunes.",
          "[ U ] The school nurse was as mean a lady as you’d ever have the misfortune to meet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misgivings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of doubt or worry about a future event:",
        "examples": [
          "Many teachers expressed serious misgivings about the new tests.",
          "My only misgiving is that we might not have enough time to do the job well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of doubt, uncertainty, or worry about a future event:",
        "examples": [
          "Cheung spoke of his deep misgivings about graduate school."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misguided": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unreasonable or unsuitable because of being based on bad judgment or on wrong information or beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "He was shot as he made a misguided attempt to stop the robbers single-handed.",
          "The company blamed its disappointing performance on a misguided business plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unreasonable or unsuitable because of being based on a bad judgment of a situation or on information or beliefs that are wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "\"The Red Shoes\" was a misguided attempt to turn a ballet film into a musical."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mishap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bad luck, or an unlucky event or accident:",
        "examples": [
          "The parade was very well organized and passed without mishap.",
          "A series of mishaps led to the nuclear power plant blowing up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an accident or unlucky event:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The parade took place without mishap."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misinformation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wrong information, or the fact that people are misinformed:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a lot of misinformation about the disease that needs to be corrected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information intended to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "His election campaign was based on misinformation about the rival candidates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misinformed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone information that is not correct:",
        "examples": [
          "I was told she would be at the meeting, but clearly I was misinformed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misinterpret": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to form an understanding that is not correct of something that is said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "My speech has been misinterpreted by the press.",
          "When we re-examined the regulations, we realized that we had misinterpreted them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not understand or explain something correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt that her comments had been misinterpreted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misinterpreted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form an understanding that is not correct of something that is said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "My speech has been misinterpreted by the press.",
          "When we re-examined the regulations, we realized that we had misinterpreted them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misjudged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form an opinion or idea about someone or something that is unfair or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought he wasn't going to support me, but I misjudged him.",
          "Sophie totally misjudged the situation and behaved inappropriately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to guess an amount or distance wrongly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "misjudging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form an opinion or idea about someone or something that is unfair or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought he wasn't going to support me, but I misjudged him.",
          "Sophie totally misjudged the situation and behaved inappropriately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to guess an amount or distance wrongly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mislead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to believe something that is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "He has admitted misleading the police about his movements on the night of the murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to believe something that is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re not misleading people, and we’re not pretending to be something we’re not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to believe something that is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has repeatedly misled the public, and we're here to protest.",
          "mislead sb about sth The advertising campaign intentionally misled consumers about whether the product was natural.",
          "mislead sb into doing sth Millions of people were misled into buying these 'low-risk' investments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misleading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing someone to believe something that is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "misleading information/statements",
          "Adverts must not create a misleading impression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing someone to believe something that is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "misleading information",
          "a misleading story"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing someone to believe something that is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "The instructions were confusing and even misleading in some cases.",
          "misleading advertisements/advertising/adverts The credit company has been criticized by the Office of Fair Trading for printing misleading advertisements.",
          "misleading claims/information/statements The money will compensate investors who received misleading information about the financial condition of the company.",
          "The screens at the stock exchange gave the misleading impression that shares were falling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "miso": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick substance made from soya beans and salt, used in Japanese cooking",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "misogynist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who hates women or believes that men are much better than women",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing feelings of hating women or a belief that men are much better than women:",
        "examples": [
          "She left the Church because of its misogynist teachings on women and their position in society.",
          "a misogynistic attitude/writer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone, usually a man, who hates women or believes that men are much better than women",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "misogyny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feelings of hating women, or the belief that men are much better than women",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "misplace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to lose something temporarily by forgetting where you have put it:",
        "examples": [
          "She misplaced her keys so often that her secretary used to carry spare ones for her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose something, esp. temporarily, by forgetting where you put it:",
        "examples": [
          "I am always misplacing my eyeglasses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misplaced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "directed towards someone or something wrongly or in a way that does not show good judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "misplaced loyalty/trust",
          "I'm sorry, but your confidence in my abilities is misplaced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "directed toward someone or something for the wrong reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "Their life together was full of misplaced trust and repressed emotion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mispronounced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pronounce a word or sound wrongly:",
        "examples": [
          "French learners of English often mispronounce \"ch\" as \"sh\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misread": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a mistake in the way that you read something:",
        "examples": [
          "I was given the wrong tablets when the pharmacist misread my prescription."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge a situation wrongly:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought he liked me, but I'd completely misread the signals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a mistake when reading something, or fig. to form a wrong understanding or judgment of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Please correct me if I misread anything.",
          "fig. I’m sorry I got angry – I simply misread the situation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misrepresented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe falsely an idea, opinion, or situation, often in order to get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "She accused her opponents of deliberately misrepresenting her as an extremist.",
          "I've grown used to my views being misrepresented in the press."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "missed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to do or experience something, often something planned or expected, or to avoid doing or experiencing something:",
        "examples": [
          "I missed the start of the class because my bus was late.",
          "Often I miss (= do not eat) breakfast and have an early lunch instead.",
          "You should leave early if you want to miss the rush hour.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I only just missed being run over by a bus this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive too late to get on a bus, train, or aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll miss your flight if you don't hurry up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not go to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Students who miss a lot of school can find it hard to catch up.",
          "I'm trying to find an excuse for missing the office party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not see or hear something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I missed the beginning of the show.",
          "Her latest movie is too good to miss (= it certainly should be seen).",
          "I was sorry I missed you at Pat's party - I must have arrived after you left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not notice someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "You don't miss much, do you? Nobody else noticed that mistake.",
          "My office is first on the right with a bright red door. You can't miss it (= it is very easy to find).",
          "A big neon sign has been put up where nobody can miss it.",
          "A golden eagle is so large and distinctive that no birdwatcher, however inexperienced, could possibly miss it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel sad that a person or thing is not present:",
        "examples": [
          "I really missed her when she went away.",
          "She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.",
          "I still miss my old car.",
          "What did you miss most about home when you were living in France?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I haven't missed smoking like I expected to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to hit something, or to avoid hitting something:",
        "examples": [
          "The bullet missed his heart by a couple of centimetres.",
          "I swerved to avoid the other car and only just missed a tree.",
          "He threw a book at me, but he/it missed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice that something is lost or absent:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn't miss his wallet until the waiter brought the bill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fail to do or experience something, often something planned or expected, or to avoid doing or experiencing something:",
        "examples": [
          "I missed the start of the class because my bus was late.",
          "Often I miss (= do not eat) breakfast and have an early lunch instead.",
          "You should leave early if you want to miss the rush hour.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I only just missed being run over by a bus this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive too late to get on a bus, train, or aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll miss your flight if you don't hurry up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not go to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Students who miss a lot of school can find it hard to catch up.",
          "I'm trying to find an excuse for missing the office party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not see or hear something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I missed the beginning of the show.",
          "Her latest movie is too good to miss (= it certainly should be seen).",
          "I was sorry I missed you at Pat's party - I must have arrived after you left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not notice someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "You don't miss much, do you? Nobody else noticed that mistake.",
          "My office is first on the right with a bright red door. You can't miss it (= it is very easy to find).",
          "A big neon sign has been put up where nobody can miss it.",
          "A golden eagle is so large and distinctive that no birdwatcher, however inexperienced, could possibly miss it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel sad that a person or thing is not present:",
        "examples": [
          "I really missed her when she went away.",
          "She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.",
          "I still miss my old car.",
          "What did you miss most about home when you were living in France?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I haven't missed smoking like I expected to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to hit something, or to avoid hitting something:",
        "examples": [
          "The bullet missed his heart by a couple of centimetres.",
          "I swerved to avoid the other car and only just missed a tree.",
          "He threw a book at me, but he/it missed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice that something is lost or absent:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn't miss his wallet until the waiter brought the bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something or someone fails to hit something or avoids hitting something:",
        "examples": [
          "Well done! You scored eight hits and only two misses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid or not do something:",
        "examples": [
          "We usually go to France in the summer, but we've decided to give it a miss this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a girl or young woman, especially one who behaves rudely or shows no respect:",
        "examples": [
          "You're a cheeky little miss! Apologize at once."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title used before the family name or full name of a single woman who has no other title:",
        "examples": [
          "Dr White will see you now, Miss Carter.",
          "Miss Helena Lewis"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a form of address for a girl or young woman:",
        "examples": [
          "Excuse me, Miss, you dropped this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sometimes used by children to address or refer to teachers who are women:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I go to the toilet, Miss?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title given to a woman who wins a beauty contest, combined with the name of the place that she represents:",
        "examples": [
          "Miss India/UK",
          "the Miss World contest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to hit or to avoid hitting something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The plane narrowly missed power lines as it landed.",
          "[ I ] He threw a snowball at me, but he missed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to do, see, or experience something, esp. something planned or expected when it is available:",
        "examples": [
          "I wanted to see that movie, but I missed it.",
          "If you don’t hurry you’ll miss your plane (= fail to get on it before it leaves).",
          "You should leave early if you want to miss rush hour (= avoid it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel sad because you cannot see a person or place or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Luis says he misses Puerto Rico very much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice that something is lost or absent:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn’t miss his wallet until the waiter brought the check."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a failure to hit, catch, do, see, or experience something:",
        "examples": [
          "Scurry blocked eight shots and caused misses on numerous others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title for a girl or a woman who has never been married, used before the family name or full name:",
        "examples": [
          "Miss Green"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Miss is also used as a form of address to get the attention of a girl or woman:",
        "examples": [
          "Hey, Miss, you dropped a glove!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A woman who has won a beauty competition is often given the title \"Miss\" and the name of the place that she represents:",
        "examples": [
          "Miss Alaska/Miss America"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misshapen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having an unusual shape or the wrong shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug caused some babies to be born with misshapen limbs.",
          "Astigmatism is a common eye disorder caused by a misshaped cornea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a shape that is not natural:",
        "examples": [
          "His knee is badly misshapen from years of football and seven operations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "missile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flying weapon that has its own engine so that it can travel a long distance before exploding at the place that it has been aimed at:",
        "examples": [
          "a missile launcher",
          "Missile attacks on the capital resumed at dawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any object that is thrown with the intention of causing injury or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "Stones, bottles, and other missiles were thrown at the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flying weapon that has its own engine and can travel a long distance before exploding at the place at which it has been aimed:",
        "examples": [
          "a nuclear missile",
          "a guided missile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A missile can also be any object that is thrown with the intention of causing injury or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "Rioters hurled missiles at the police."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "missiles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flying weapon that has its own engine so that it can travel a long distance before exploding at the place that it has been aimed at:",
        "examples": [
          "a missile launcher",
          "Missile attacks on the capital resumed at dawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any object that is thrown with the intention of causing injury or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "Stones, bottles, and other missiles were thrown at the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flying weapon that has its own engine and can travel a long distance before exploding at the place at which it has been aimed:",
        "examples": [
          "a nuclear missile",
          "a guided missile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A missile can also be any object that is thrown with the intention of causing injury or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "Rioters hurled missiles at the police."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "missing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is missing has disappeared:",
        "examples": [
          "Her father has been missing since September 1992.",
          "UK The girl went missing during a family outing to Mount Snowdon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is missing cannot be found because it is not where it should be:",
        "examples": [
          "The burglars have been arrested but the jewellery is still missing.",
          "When did you realize that the money was missing from your account?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Missing soldiers or military vehicles have not returned from fighting in a war but are not known completely certainly to be dead or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "He was listed as missing in action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or possession) not found where you expect to find someone or something; lost or absent:",
        "examples": [
          "He disappeared on his way to school and has been missing for over a year.",
          "When did you realize the money was missing?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mission": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an important job, especially a military one, that someone is sent somewhere to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Your mission is to isolate the enemy by destroying all the bridges across the river.",
          "a peace/rescue/fact-finding mission"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any work that someone believes it is their duty to do:",
        "examples": [
          "My mission in life is to educate the rich about the suffering of the poor.",
          "She's a woman with a mission and she's absolutely determined to finish the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you say when you have finished doing something that you were told to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Mission accomplished. I've got everything you asked for on the list."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people whose job is to increase what is known about their country, organization, or religion in another country or area, or the place where such people are based:",
        "examples": [
          "More funds are needed to establish trade missions in eastern Europe.",
          "The Methodist mission is situated in one of the poorest parts of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of sending someone to a place to do a particular job, esp. one for a government or religious organization, or the job the person has been sent to do:",
        "examples": [
          "They were sent on a secret political mission to the Middle East.",
          "fig. She’s a woman on a mission (= She is strongly determined) to teach those children to read."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mission is also a group of people who are sent to another place to do a particular job or to represent their country, organization, or religion, or the place where they go to do this work:",
        "examples": [
          "A trade mission was sent to South Africa.",
          "a Methodist mission"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result that a company or an organization is trying to achieve through its plans or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "core/main/primary mission The main mission of the Home Ownership Group is to arrange loans for first time home buyers.",
          "The team's job is to lead the corporation on its strategic mission.",
          "mission to do sth The charity's mission is to help the homeless find jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important job that someone is given to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Salespeople must fulfill the missions that sales managers have assigned to them.",
          "sb's mission is to do sth His mission was to turn the agency into a modern service provider."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important official job that a person or a group of people are sent somewhere to do:",
        "examples": [
          "on a mission to The group is on mission to Boston to try to raise money.",
          "a trade/humanitarian/diplomatic mission State lawmakers are preparing to lead an annual energy-focused trade mission to Mexico."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are sent somewhere to do an official job:",
        "examples": [
          "The United Nation's secretary general sent a mission which found that both sides were violating the agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used, often humorously, to describe someone being very determined to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's on a mission to make the department more environmentally aware."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "missionaries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has been sent to a foreign country to teach their religion to the people who live there:",
        "examples": [
          "He did missionary work for the Presbyterian Church in Alaska."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has been sent to a place, usually a foreign country, to teach a religion to the people who live there:",
        "examples": [
          "Pearl Buck was raised in China, where her parents were Christian missionaries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "missionary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has been sent to a foreign country to teach their religion to the people who live there:",
        "examples": [
          "He did missionary work for the Presbyterian Church in Alaska."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has been sent to a place, usually a foreign country, to teach a religion to the people who live there:",
        "examples": [
          "Pearl Buck was raised in China, where her parents were Christian missionaries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "missions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an important job, especially a military one, that someone is sent somewhere to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Your mission is to isolate the enemy by destroying all the bridges across the river.",
          "a peace/rescue/fact-finding mission"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any work that someone believes it is their duty to do:",
        "examples": [
          "My mission in life is to educate the rich about the suffering of the poor.",
          "She's a woman with a mission and she's absolutely determined to finish the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you say when you have finished doing something that you were told to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Mission accomplished. I've got everything you asked for on the list."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people whose job is to increase what is known about their country, organization, or religion in another country or area, or the place where such people are based:",
        "examples": [
          "More funds are needed to establish trade missions in eastern Europe.",
          "The Methodist mission is situated in one of the poorest parts of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of sending someone to a place to do a particular job, esp. one for a government or religious organization, or the job the person has been sent to do:",
        "examples": [
          "They were sent on a secret political mission to the Middle East.",
          "fig. She’s a woman on a mission (= She is strongly determined) to teach those children to read."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mission is also a group of people who are sent to another place to do a particular job or to represent their country, organization, or religion, or the place where they go to do this work:",
        "examples": [
          "A trade mission was sent to South Africa.",
          "a Methodist mission"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result that a company or an organization is trying to achieve through its plans or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "core/main/primary mission The main mission of the Home Ownership Group is to arrange loans for first time home buyers.",
          "The team's job is to lead the corporation on its strategic mission.",
          "mission to do sth The charity's mission is to help the homeless find jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important job that someone is given to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Salespeople must fulfill the missions that sales managers have assigned to them.",
          "sb's mission is to do sth His mission was to turn the agency into a modern service provider."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important official job that a person or a group of people are sent somewhere to do:",
        "examples": [
          "on a mission to The group is on mission to Boston to try to raise money.",
          "a trade/humanitarian/diplomatic mission State lawmakers are preparing to lead an annual energy-focused trade mission to Mexico."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are sent somewhere to do an official job:",
        "examples": [
          "The United Nation's secretary general sent a mission which found that both sides were violating the agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used, often humorously, to describe someone being very determined to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's on a mission to make the department more environmentally aware."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mississippi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very long river in the US that runs through Minneapolis, St. Louis, New Orleans, and some other cities to the Gulf of Mexico:",
        "examples": [
          "The bridge goes over the Mississippi river.",
          "along the banks of the Mississippi"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state in the southern US, whose capital city is Jackson :",
        "examples": [
          "They stopped at the cotton fields of Mississippi.",
          "The temperature in Mississippi is the same from north to south."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "missouri": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the central US, whose capital city is Jefferson City:",
        "examples": [
          "He did well among rural voters in Missouri.",
          "The family took a trip to Missouri."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misspelled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fail to spell a word correctly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spell a word the wrong way:",
        "examples": [
          "Edgar Allan Poe’s middle name is often misspelled as Allen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misstep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act of placing your foot somewhere in an awkward way:",
        "examples": [
          "A misstep can mean a nasty and possibly fatal fall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mistake:",
        "examples": [
          "His opponents are watching very carefully for him to make a misstep."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "missus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wife:",
        "examples": [
          "Me and the missus (= my wife) are going to our daughter's for Christmas.",
          "Have you met Jack's new missus?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's girlfriend:",
        "examples": [
          "Who's your missus, Ben?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a spoken form of mistress, meaning a woman who is in charge of a house and servants:",
        "examples": [
          "The maid said that the missus was unkind to her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a spoken form of Mrs., used when speaking to a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "Is this your purse, missus?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "missy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used for talking to a young girl, especially when you are slightly angry with her:",
        "examples": [
          "Just who do you think you are, missy?",
          "Now get back to work, missy!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a size of clothing for women who are fairly thin and have a small waist, for example teenagers:",
        "examples": [
          "The products are marketed for missy, large sizes, and petites."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thin fog produced by very small drops of water collecting in the air just above an area of ground or water:",
        "examples": [
          "The mountain villages seem to be permanently shrouded in mist.",
          "The early-morning mist soon lifted/cleared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin layer of liquid on the surface of something that makes it difficult to see:",
        "examples": [
          "UK There's always a mist on the bathroom mirror/windows when I've had a shower.",
          "Through a mist of tears, I watched his train pull out of the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light rain or a collection of very small drops of water in the air that is like a fog:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] In the mornings, a mist covered the surface of the lake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mistake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an action, decision, or judgment that produces an unwanted or unintentional result:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not blaming you - we all make mistakes.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It was a mistake for us to come here tonight.",
          "This letter's full of spelling mistakes.",
          "I've discovered a few mistakes in your calculations.",
          "Why am I under arrest? There must be some mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "I've paid this bill twice by mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be wrong about or to fail to recognize something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't mistake their house - it has a bright yellow front door.",
          "formal I mistook your signature and thought the letter was from someone else."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or decision that is wrong or produces a result that is not correct or not intended:",
        "examples": [
          "We all make mistakes.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It was a mistake to come to this restaurant without a reservation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "By mistake means unintentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m sorry – I must have dialed your number by mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be wrong about or fail to recognize something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] I called Karen and mistook her mother for her (= I thought I was speaking to Karen when I was speaking to her mother)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mistaken": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wrong in what you believe, or based on a belief that is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "If you think you can keep drinking so much without damaging your health, then you're mistaken.",
          "Unfortunately I was mistaken about how much it would cost.",
          "The negotiations continued in the mistaken belief that a peaceful agreement could be reached.",
          "a case of mistaken identity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "I was mistaken about how much it would cost."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mistakenly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wrongly or by mistake:",
        "examples": [
          "She mistakenly believed that she could get away with not paying her taxes.",
          "He mistakenly said the city has a 31 percent unemployment rate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mistakes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an action, decision, or judgment that produces an unwanted or unintentional result:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not blaming you - we all make mistakes.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It was a mistake for us to come here tonight.",
          "This letter's full of spelling mistakes.",
          "I've discovered a few mistakes in your calculations.",
          "Why am I under arrest? There must be some mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "I've paid this bill twice by mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be wrong about or to fail to recognize something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't mistake their house - it has a bright yellow front door.",
          "formal I mistook your signature and thought the letter was from someone else."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or decision that is wrong or produces a result that is not correct or not intended:",
        "examples": [
          "We all make mistakes.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It was a mistake to come to this restaurant without a reservation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "By mistake means unintentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m sorry – I must have dialed your number by mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be wrong about or fail to recognize something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] I called Karen and mistook her mother for her (= I thought I was speaking to Karen when I was speaking to her mother)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mistaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mister": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the complete form of the title",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an informal and sometimes rude form of address for a man whose name you do not know:",
        "examples": [
          "Listen to me, mister, I don't ever wanna see you in this bar again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Mr.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml Mister is also of a way of getting the attention of a man you do not know:",
        "examples": [
          "Hey, Mister, do you know what time it is?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mistletoe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an evergreen plant (= one that never loses its leaves) that grows on trees, with small, white fruits and pale yellow flowers. Mistletoe is often used as a Christmas decoration, and it is traditional to kiss someone under it:",
        "examples": [
          "They were kissing under the mistletoe at the office party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an evergreen plant with small white fruits and pale yellow flowers that is used esp. as a Christmas decoration",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mistook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mistral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong, cold, dry wind that blows south through France to the Mediterranean",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mistreated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat a person or animal badly, cruelly, or unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "Both parents have denied charges of mistreating their children.",
          "I think people who mistreat their pets should be banned from keeping them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mistress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who has control over or responsibility for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll inform the mistress (of the house) of your arrival, madam.",
          "She intends to remain mistress of (= in charge of) her own life when she gets married."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female school teacher:",
        "examples": [
          "She got a good report from her German mistress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female owner of a dog",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is having a sexual relationship with a married man:",
        "examples": [
          "Edward VII and his mistress, Lillie Langtry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who has a sexual relationship over a long period of time with a man who is not her husband",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mistresses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the person who owns, cares for, and controls an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "With careful training, a dog will obey its master completely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who employs a servant or owns a slave:",
        "examples": [
          "Servants had to obey their masters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has control over a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "master of She was the victim of her circumstances rather than the master of her fate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the captain of a ship that carries goods :",
        "examples": [
          "Ship's masters are in charge of a ship, its crew and any cargo it is carrying, at sea and in port."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very skilled in a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a master of He was a master of disguise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a famous and very skilled painter:",
        "examples": [
          "This painting is clearly the work of a master."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male school teacher:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr Wells was my Latin master at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the UK) the head of some schools or university colleges :",
        "examples": [
          "The Master of St. John's College will be launching the appeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before the name of a boy who is too young to be called \"Mr\":",
        "examples": [
          "the letter was addressed to Master John Owen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an original version of something from which copies can be made:",
        "examples": [
          "I sent her a copy and kept the master.",
          "master copy You should keep the master copy (= the original) in a safe place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn to control an emotion or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "I finally mastered my fear of flying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn how to do something well:",
        "examples": [
          "master a technique She practised until she'd mastered the technique.",
          "master a language She lived in Italy for several years but never quite mastered the language.",
          "master the art of He quickly mastered the art of interviewing people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely skilled:",
        "examples": [
          "a master craftsman",
          "a master chef"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who controls something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I always wanted to start my own business, because I like being my own master."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very skilled in a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone knew he was a master of compromise.",
          "This painting is clearly the work of a master.",
          "He is a master chef/craftsman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an original of something, such as a document, recording, or film, from which copies can be made",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become skilled at something:",
        "examples": [
          "She quickly mastered the art of interviewing people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an original of something such as a document, from which copies can be made:",
        "examples": [
          "I kept the master and sent my accountant a copy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very skilled in a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a master of sth She is a master of the art of persuasion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the original of something such as a document, from which copies can be made:",
        "examples": [
          "a master copy/file/list",
          "This master disc can be used on any PC."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely skilled:",
        "examples": [
          "a master craftsman/builder/chef"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn how to do something well:",
        "examples": [
          "It only takes a few hours of practice to master the technique.",
          "They have mastered the art of learning from other people's mistakes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mistrial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a trial that cannot be completed or whose result has no legal value, usually because a legal mistake has been made:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge declared a mistrial after newspapers printed a juror's name.",
          "He went on trial for the second time after the first case ended in a mistrial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trial that is ended by a judge because no decision can be reached or because mistakes in law have been made that make a fair trial impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "After the jury had deliberated for two weeks without reaching a verdict, the judge declared a mistrial."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mistrust": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have doubts about the honesty or abilities of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I've always mistrusted politicians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have doubts about the honesty of someone or be unable to trust something:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve always mistrusted leaders who make too many promises."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thin fog produced by very small drops of water collecting in the air just above an area of ground or water:",
        "examples": [
          "The mountain villages seem to be permanently shrouded in mist.",
          "The early-morning mist soon lifted/cleared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin layer of liquid on the surface of something that makes it difficult to see:",
        "examples": [
          "UK There's always a mist on the bathroom mirror/windows when I've had a shower.",
          "Through a mist of tears, I watched his train pull out of the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light rain or a collection of very small drops of water in the air that is like a fog:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] In the mornings, a mist covered the surface of the lake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If the weather is misty, there is mist in the air that makes it difficult to see into the distance:",
        "examples": [
          "The morning will start off misty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe glass or a similar surface that is covered with a mist that makes it difficult to see through:",
        "examples": [
          "The windscreen is all misty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly wet:",
        "examples": [
          "His eyes grew misty as he remembered her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misunderstand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to think you have understood someone or something when you have not:",
        "examples": [
          "If you think that these transport problems can be solved by building more roads, you completely misunderstand the nature of the problem.",
          "I told him I'd meet him here, but perhaps he misunderstood and went straight to the restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is misunderstood, other people do not understand that they have good qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "In her teens she felt frustrated and misunderstood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to understand something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I think she misunderstood what I meant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misunderstanding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone does not understand something correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "There must be some misunderstanding. I never asked for these chairs to be delivered.",
          "His ridiculous comments showed a complete misunderstanding of the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disagreement, argument, or fight:",
        "examples": [
          "often humorous \"How did you get your black eye?\" \"Oh, I had a little misunderstanding with someone at the football match.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a failure to understand, or an argument resulting from the failure of two people or two sides to understand each other:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The whole thing was just a misunderstanding, he said, as he had no intention of breaking into the middle of the line (= standing in the middle of a line of people instead of standing behind the last person in the line)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misunderstandings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone does not understand something correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "There must be some misunderstanding. I never asked for these chairs to be delivered.",
          "His ridiculous comments showed a complete misunderstanding of the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disagreement, argument, or fight:",
        "examples": [
          "often humorous \"How did you get your black eye?\" \"Oh, I had a little misunderstanding with someone at the football match.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a failure to understand, or an argument resulting from the failure of two people or two sides to understand each other:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The whole thing was just a misunderstanding, he said, as he had no intention of breaking into the middle of the line (= standing in the middle of a line of people instead of standing behind the last person in the line)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misunderstood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "misuse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use something in an unsuitable way or in a way that was not intended:",
        "examples": [
          "She was accused of misusing company funds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something is used in an unsuitable way or in a way that was not intended:",
        "examples": [
          "This new computer system is completely unnecessary and a misuse of taxpayers' money.",
          "the misuse of power/drugs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something in an unsuitable way or in a way that was not intended:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s been accused of misusing federal funds to pay for her son’s private school expenses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using something wrongly or in a dishonest way:",
        "examples": [
          "There are new rules about mobile phone use at work, and new penalties for misuse.",
          "misuse of sth The directors were charged with misuse of funds.",
          "a blatant misuse of power",
          "credit card/computer/internet misuse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something wrongly or in a dishonest way:",
        "examples": [
          "misuse assets/funds/money He was accused of misusing $2.4 million in union funds.",
          "misuse your office/position/power Her opponents claim that she misused her position."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "misused": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something in an unsuitable way or in a way that was not intended:",
        "examples": [
          "She was accused of misusing company funds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small animal similar to a spider:",
        "examples": [
          "a red spider mite"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young child, especially one deserving sympathy:",
        "examples": [
          "Poor little mite, he looks so tired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't eat another mite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "He seemed a mite embarrassed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "He seemed a mite embarrassed.",
          "I realize that probably sounds a mite pretentious.",
          "I have to say, I found it a mite hypocritical, given her recent announcements.",
          "It would seem a mite careless.",
          "\"It's fine,\" she replied, a mite testily.",
          "I think it's a mite chilly for dinner outside.",
          "I confess I felt a mite relieved."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mitigate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "It is unclear how to mitigate the effects of tourism on the island."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less severe or less unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Getting a lot of sleep and drinking plenty of fluids can mitigate the effects of the flu."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "technologies that can mitigate global warming",
          "mitigate damage/risk The company was criticized for failing to mitigate risks at the plant.",
          "mitigate the effects/impact of sth There isn't much more we can do to mitigate the negative effects of rising oil prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "situations that are not an excuse for a crime, but that a court of law may consider to be important enough to reduce the blame or punishment of the accused person:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge said that there were no mitigating circumstances that would result in a lesser punishment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mitt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special type of glove for protecting a person's hand, especially a thick leather glove used for catching a baseball:",
        "examples": [
          "a catcher's mitt",
          "oven mitts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "baby/woollen mitts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's hand:",
        "examples": [
          "Get your filthy mitts off my sandwich!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of glove used to protect the hand from injury under special conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "a baseball mitt",
          "Use the mitt to take the pot out of the oven."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mittens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of glove with a single part for all the fingers and a separate part for the thumb:",
        "examples": [
          "sheepskin mittens",
          "woollen mittens"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of glove with a single part for all the fingers but the thumb, which is in a separate part:",
        "examples": [
          "She bought a pair of woolen mittens and a matching scarf."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mitts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special type of glove for protecting a person's hand, especially a thick leather glove used for catching a baseball:",
        "examples": [
          "a catcher's mitt",
          "oven mitts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "baby/woollen mitts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's hand:",
        "examples": [
          "Get your filthy mitts off my sandwich!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of glove used to protect the hand from injury under special conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "a baseball mitt",
          "Use the mitt to take the pot out of the oven."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mitzvah": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Jewish ceremony held to celebrate a boy reaching the age of 13, in which he is given the religious responsibilities and duties of an adult man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Jewish ceremony held when a boy reaches the age of 13 and has the responsibilities of an adult man",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mitzvahs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Jewish ceremony held to celebrate a boy reaching the age of 13, in which he is given the religious responsibilities and duties of an adult man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Jewish ceremony held when a boy reaches the age of 13 and has the responsibilities of an adult man",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mix": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause different substances to) combine, so that the result cannot easily be separated into its parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil and water don't mix. Even if you shake them together they separate into two layers.",
          "Radioactive material was mixed in/up (with) the effluent.",
          "Mix the eggs into the flour.",
          "In a large bowl, mix together the sugar and raisins.",
          "[ + two objects ] Shall I mix (= make) you a cocktail?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or do two or more things, such as activities or qualities, at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people are happy to mix business with/and pleasure, but I'm not one of them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be with or communicate well with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you mix with a wide variety of people in your job?",
          "She mixes very well - I guess that's why she's so popular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control the amounts of various sounds that are combined on a recording",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a combination:",
        "examples": [
          "There was an odd mix of people at Patrick's party.",
          "\"She's studying physics and philosophy.\" \"That's an interesting mix.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is sold in the form of a powder to which a liquid, such as water, can be added later:",
        "examples": [
          "cake/cement mix"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a version of a recorded piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "A new mix of their hit single is due to be released early next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine different substances, esp. so that the result cannot easily be separated into its parts, or to cause different substances to combine in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Oil and water don’t mix.",
          "[ T ] Mix two eggs into the flour.",
          "[ T ] He mixed the blue paint with white to lighten it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To mix is also to combine or put in the same place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The report mixed together a lot of different ideas in a confusing way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) to be comfortable being with or talking to other people in social situations, esp. people you do not know:",
        "examples": [
          "She is very shy and has trouble mixing at parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a combination of different things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually sing ] There was an interesting mix of people at Jean’s party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mix is also a food substance that you can buy and to which a liquid, such as water or milk, can be added later when preparing to cook something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a cake mix"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a combination of different things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "a mix of sth The board will continue to have the right mix of skills and experience to drive the company forward.",
          "The new property developments feature a mix of retail and residential uses.",
          "The money is invested in a diversified portfolio, a mix of real estate, stocks, and bonds.",
          "We use various fuel mixes to power our generating plants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation which consists of several different things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "in/into the mix But even if Internet ads are creeping into the mix, television is still their most important marketing medium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is sold in the form of a powder and to which a liquid, such as water, can be added later:",
        "examples": [
          "cake/cement mix The company chops and sells the nylon fabric to other firms that turn it into new carpet, cement mix, or sewer pipes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or do two or more qualities, styles, activities, etc at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "She never mixes business with pleasure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet and talk to other people, especially in a social situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He was never very comfortable when it came to mixing with the senior staff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mixed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing a mixture of different feelings or opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a mixed reaction to the changes.",
          "The results are a little more mixed than we had hoped (= some are good but some are bad)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including many different types of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a very mixed group of friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including both sexes:",
        "examples": [
          "Our children go to a mixed school.",
          "Some of his jokes were too rude for mixed company (= a group where both males and females are present)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including people of different religions or races:",
        "examples": [
          "a mixed marriage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "combining positive and negative features:",
        "examples": [
          "I have mixed emotions/feelings about moving across the country – it’s exciting, but I’ll miss my old friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Mixed can also mean combining people of different races or religions:",
        "examples": [
          "The island’s population is of mixed descent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing a mixture of different results, opinions, or qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "The country's overall economic performance last year was rather mixed.",
          "The President's tax plan received a mixed reaction on Wall Street.",
          "Government statistics offer a mixed picture of the economy's recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of things that differ in type or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The financial results, so far, are a mixed bag.",
          "a mixed bag of investment choices"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building project consisting of different types of buildings with different purposes or uses:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a mixed development of shared ownership and rented homes now being built in Ilford, East London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of statements that seem to say first one thing and then a different or opposite thing:",
        "examples": [
          "send/give mixed messages It's frustrating when a manager sends mixed messages about an employee's performance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mixer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine that mixes substances:",
        "examples": [
          "a cement mixer",
          "an electric (food) mixer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink that does not contain alcohol and can be mixed with an alcoholic drink, especially a spirit (= strong alcoholic drink):",
        "examples": [
          "We have ginger ale, tonic water, and various other mixers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is good/bad at meeting new people and talking to them:",
        "examples": [
          "You get to know lots of people at college if you're a good mixer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a party or dance that has been organized so that people in a group can get to know each other:",
        "examples": [
          "The school always holds a mixer on the second week of the term."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine in which you mix things together:",
        "examples": [
          "Whip the cream by hand or with an electric mixer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mixes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause different substances to) combine, so that the result cannot easily be separated into its parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil and water don't mix. Even if you shake them together they separate into two layers.",
          "Radioactive material was mixed in/up (with) the effluent.",
          "Mix the eggs into the flour.",
          "In a large bowl, mix together the sugar and raisins.",
          "[ + two objects ] Shall I mix (= make) you a cocktail?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or do two or more things, such as activities or qualities, at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people are happy to mix business with/and pleasure, but I'm not one of them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be with or communicate well with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you mix with a wide variety of people in your job?",
          "She mixes very well - I guess that's why she's so popular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control the amounts of various sounds that are combined on a recording",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a combination:",
        "examples": [
          "There was an odd mix of people at Patrick's party.",
          "\"She's studying physics and philosophy.\" \"That's an interesting mix.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is sold in the form of a powder to which a liquid, such as water, can be added later:",
        "examples": [
          "cake/cement mix"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a version of a recorded piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "A new mix of their hit single is due to be released early next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine different substances, esp. so that the result cannot easily be separated into its parts, or to cause different substances to combine in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Oil and water don’t mix.",
          "[ T ] Mix two eggs into the flour.",
          "[ T ] He mixed the blue paint with white to lighten it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To mix is also to combine or put in the same place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The report mixed together a lot of different ideas in a confusing way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) to be comfortable being with or talking to other people in social situations, esp. people you do not know:",
        "examples": [
          "She is very shy and has trouble mixing at parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a combination of different things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually sing ] There was an interesting mix of people at Jean’s party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mix is also a food substance that you can buy and to which a liquid, such as water or milk, can be added later when preparing to cook something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a cake mix"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a combination of different things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "a mix of sth The board will continue to have the right mix of skills and experience to drive the company forward.",
          "The new property developments feature a mix of retail and residential uses.",
          "The money is invested in a diversified portfolio, a mix of real estate, stocks, and bonds.",
          "We use various fuel mixes to power our generating plants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation which consists of several different things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "in/into the mix But even if Internet ads are creeping into the mix, television is still their most important marketing medium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is sold in the form of a powder and to which a liquid, such as water, can be added later:",
        "examples": [
          "cake/cement mix The company chops and sells the nylon fabric to other firms that turn it into new carpet, cement mix, or sewer pipes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or do two or more qualities, styles, activities, etc at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "She never mixes business with pleasure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet and talk to other people, especially in a social situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He was never very comfortable when it came to mixing with the senior staff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mixing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause different substances to) combine, so that the result cannot easily be separated into its parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil and water don't mix. Even if you shake them together they separate into two layers.",
          "Radioactive material was mixed in/up (with) the effluent.",
          "Mix the eggs into the flour.",
          "In a large bowl, mix together the sugar and raisins.",
          "[ + two objects ] Shall I mix (= make) you a cocktail?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or do two or more things, such as activities or qualities, at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people are happy to mix business with/and pleasure, but I'm not one of them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be with or communicate well with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you mix with a wide variety of people in your job?",
          "She mixes very well - I guess that's why she's so popular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control the amounts of various sounds that are combined on a recording",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mixture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance made from a combination of different substances, or any combination of different things:",
        "examples": [
          "The mixture of flour, water, and yeast is then left in a warm place for four hours.",
          "Their latest CD is a mixture of new and old songs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of mixing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of medicine that has to be shaken before being used:",
        "examples": [
          "cough mixture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a combination of substances resulting from mixing them together so that they cannot be easily separated:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a highly explosive mixture and has to be handled carefully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mixture is also any combination of different things:",
        "examples": [
          "Good fashion designers often rely on a mixture of the old and the new."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "a 6 mm (diameter) drill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Healthy volunteers had average sodium and chloride levels of 26.7 and 21.2 mM respectively.",
          "The experiment was repeated eight times without and with 5.56 mM of glucose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for millimeter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Are the MM net buyers or net sellers?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for millimetre (= a unit of length equal to 0.001 metres):",
        "examples": [
          "It measures 119 mm in length by 63 mm in width by 13 mm deep."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mnemonic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something such as a very short poem or a special word used to help a person remember something:",
        "examples": [
          "The musical notes on the lines go EGBDF - use the mnemonic \"Every good boy deserves fun\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "helping you to remember something:",
        "examples": [
          "He uses mnemonic devices to help him remember his parking spot.",
          "The most effective programs teach mnemonic strategies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short period of time; a moment:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Come on! We're going to be late.\" \"Hang on a mo! I'll just get my wallet.\"",
          "I'll be with you in a mo (= very soon)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for medical officer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Missouri: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "MO business is dropping, while Internet-only purchases are up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Include personal check or MO for $15 with your request."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, low sound of pain, suffering, or another strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "He moaned with pain before losing consciousness.",
          "\"Let me die,\" he moaned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a complaint in an unhappy voice, usually about something that does not seem important to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Thelma's always moaning (about something), and forgets how lucky she actually is.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I don't like potatoes,\" he moaned.",
          "[ + (that) ] First she moans (that) she's too hot, and then that she's too cold.",
          "After a lot of moaning and groaning, they eventually started work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, low sound of pain, suffering, or another strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the moans of someone trapped under the rubble.",
          "moans of ecstasy/agony"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of complaining about something, or a complaint:",
        "examples": [
          "Apart from a slight moan about the waiter, he seemed to enjoy the meal.",
          "She was having a moan about her husband."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, low sound because of pain or suffering, or to say something in a complaining way:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear someone moaning within the rubble of the collapsed building."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moaning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, low sound of pain, suffering, or another strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "He moaned with pain before losing consciousness.",
          "\"Let me die,\" he moaned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a complaint in an unhappy voice, usually about something that does not seem important to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Thelma's always moaning (about something), and forgets how lucky she actually is.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I don't like potatoes,\" he moaned.",
          "[ + (that) ] First she moans (that) she's too hot, and then that she's too cold.",
          "After a lot of moaning and groaning, they eventually started work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, low sound of pain, suffering, or another strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "He moaned with pain before losing consciousness.",
          "\"Let me die,\" he moaned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a complaint in an unhappy voice, usually about something that does not seem important to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Thelma's always moaning (about something), and forgets how lucky she actually is.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I don't like potatoes,\" he moaned.",
          "[ + (that) ] First she moans (that) she's too hot, and then that she's too cold.",
          "After a lot of moaning and groaning, they eventually started work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, low sound of pain, suffering, or another strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the moans of someone trapped under the rubble.",
          "moans of ecstasy/agony"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of complaining about something, or a complaint:",
        "examples": [
          "Apart from a slight moan about the waiter, he seemed to enjoy the meal.",
          "She was having a moan about her husband."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, low sound because of pain or suffering, or to say something in a complaining way:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear someone moaning within the rubble of the collapsed building."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, wide hole that is dug all the way around a place such as a castle and usually filled with water, to make it more difficult to attack",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mob": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, angry crowd, especially one that could easily become violent:",
        "examples": [
          "angry mob The angry mob outside the jail was/were ready to riot.",
          "lynch mob His family has repeatedly claimed that he was the victim of a lynch mob.",
          "mob violence 50 people were killed in three days of mob violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are friends or who are similar in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "The usual mob was/were hanging out at the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization of criminals:",
        "examples": [
          "a New York mob leader"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for mobile object: a character in a video game, especially one that you have to fight:",
        "examples": [
          "The darkness can cause hostile mobs to spawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come together around someone in a crowd to express admiration, interest, or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "They were mobbed by fans when they arrived at the theatre.",
          "Let's not go to that bar tonight - it's always mobbed (= there are always a lot of people there) on Fridays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When birds or small animals mob a bigger or more frightening bird or animal that is hunting them, they attack it together and force it to go away.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of people gathered together who are often uncontrollable or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "He arrived at the airport to find a mob of adoring fans waiting for him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The mob is also an organization of criminals, esp. the Mafia.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gather in a large group around someone to express admiration, interest, or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "She was mobbed by her fans.",
          "The stores are always mobbed (= very crowded) on Saturdays."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mobbed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mobile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moving or walking around freely:",
        "examples": [
          "You've broken your ankle but you'll be fully mobile within a couple of months.",
          "It's important to keep the joint mobile while it heals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be moved from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "He uses a mobile laboratory.",
          "a mobile medical unit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to move from one job, place, social class, etc. to another:",
        "examples": [
          "In the real world labour is never as mobile as in economic models.",
          "We live in a much more socially mobile society than our grandparents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a service available on a mobile phone, small computer, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "mobile computing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "My mobile's 07796 10253."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decoration or work of art that has many parts that move freely in the air, for example hanging from threads",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to move easily or be easily moved:",
        "examples": [
          "The Marines are a highly mobile force and can get anywhere fast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decoration or work of art that has parts that move in the air, often because each one is hung by a thread:",
        "examples": [
          "We hung a mobile over the baby’s crib, and she loves to look at it when it moves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able or free to change your situation, for example by doing different work, becoming part of a different social class, or moving to a different place:",
        "examples": [
          "It is one of the least socially mobile countries in Europe.",
          "With traditional employment contracts, companies benefit from a cheaper, less mobile workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to move or be transported easily from one place to another, or be used for a different purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Our master network center is fully mobile in case of emergency.",
          "Forty years ago, manufacturing reigned supreme and capital wasn't mobile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to a service available on a phone or computer used while travelling from place to place, without being connected by wires:",
        "examples": [
          "Over half of the country's e-commerce is now conducted on mobile devices.",
          "mobile computing/network/telephony We are building the new system to address the increasing use of mobile computing devices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mobile phone:",
        "examples": [
          "He left his mobile on the train.",
          "Let me give you my mobile number.",
          "on/from a mobile I think she was calling from her mobile.",
          "mobile handset/network/unit The mobile handset will be the first to use the new operating system.",
          "mobile charges/sales Your mobile charges will be higher if you call from abroad.",
          "mobile company/maker/operator Mobile operators are fighting to be the leader of the handheld computing revolution."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mobiles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moving or walking around freely:",
        "examples": [
          "You've broken your ankle but you'll be fully mobile within a couple of months.",
          "It's important to keep the joint mobile while it heals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be moved from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "He uses a mobile laboratory.",
          "a mobile medical unit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to move from one job, place, social class, etc. to another:",
        "examples": [
          "In the real world labour is never as mobile as in economic models.",
          "We live in a much more socially mobile society than our grandparents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a service available on a mobile phone, small computer, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "mobile computing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "My mobile's 07796 10253."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decoration or work of art that has many parts that move freely in the air, for example hanging from threads",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to move easily or be easily moved:",
        "examples": [
          "The Marines are a highly mobile force and can get anywhere fast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decoration or work of art that has parts that move in the air, often because each one is hung by a thread:",
        "examples": [
          "We hung a mobile over the baby’s crib, and she loves to look at it when it moves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able or free to change your situation, for example by doing different work, becoming part of a different social class, or moving to a different place:",
        "examples": [
          "It is one of the least socially mobile countries in Europe.",
          "With traditional employment contracts, companies benefit from a cheaper, less mobile workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to move or be transported easily from one place to another, or be used for a different purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Our master network center is fully mobile in case of emergency.",
          "Forty years ago, manufacturing reigned supreme and capital wasn't mobile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to a service available on a phone or computer used while travelling from place to place, without being connected by wires:",
        "examples": [
          "Over half of the country's e-commerce is now conducted on mobile devices.",
          "mobile computing/network/telephony We are building the new system to address the increasing use of mobile computing devices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mobile phone:",
        "examples": [
          "He left his mobile on the train.",
          "Let me give you my mobile number.",
          "on/from a mobile I think she was calling from her mobile.",
          "mobile handset/network/unit The mobile handset will be the first to use the new operating system.",
          "mobile charges/sales Your mobile charges will be higher if you call from abroad.",
          "mobile company/maker/operator Mobile operators are fighting to be the leader of the handheld computing revolution."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mobility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to move or walk around freely:",
        "examples": [
          "Some neck injuries cause total loss of mobility below the point of injury.",
          "Once the cast is off, regain mobility by stretching your wrist once or twice a day.",
          "mobility aid She uses a walking stick as a mobility aid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to be moved from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "I prefer the mobility of a hand-held camera.",
          "The size and mobility of these micro aircraft mean they could be used as spy planes, ending the need for humans to scout the battlefield."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to move from one job, place, social class, etc. to another:",
        "examples": [
          "labour mobility Easily transferable pensions help to promote labour mobility.",
          "geographical mobility Geographical mobility has been a major feature of the twentieth century and has affected accents.",
          "Many information technology jobs offer mobility and flexibility.",
          "Since 1997 there has been hardly any increase in mobility between social classes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to have particular services available on a mobile phone, small computer, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumers are demanding mobility, so that they can have access to information wherever they go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to move easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Because of severe arthritis, her mobility was limited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that it is easy for someone to change their situation, for example by doing different work, becoming part of a different social class, or moving to a different place:",
        "examples": [
          "Some employment systems require more flexibility and mobility than others.",
          "class/social/economic mobility The government thinks higher education means more social mobility.",
          "upward/downward mobility Widespread upward mobility has meant that mobile phones and automobiles are considered normal purchases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that it is easy to move or transport something from one place to another, or to use it for a different purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "I prefer the mobility of a handheld camera.",
          "In a world of capital mobility, bilateral trade figures don't really tell you very much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to have particular services available on a phone or a computer used while travelling from place to place, without being connected by wires:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumers are demanding mobility, so that they can have access to information wherever they are."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mobilize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to organize or prepare something, such as a group of people, for a purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Representatives for all the main candidates are trying to mobilize voter support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare to fight, especially in a war:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has mobilized several of the army's top combat units.",
          "Troops have been mobilizing for the past three weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize people to support something or to make a part of an organization ready for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "We're teaching people to mobilize and show their support for their libraries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mobilized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize or prepare something, such as a group of people, for a purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Representatives for all the main candidates are trying to mobilize voter support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare to fight, especially in a war:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has mobilized several of the army's top combat units.",
          "Troops have been mobilizing for the past three weeks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mobilizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize or prepare something, such as a group of people, for a purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Representatives for all the main candidates are trying to mobilize voter support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare to fight, especially in a war:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has mobilized several of the army's top combat units.",
          "Troops have been mobilizing for the past three weeks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mobs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, angry crowd, especially one that could easily become violent:",
        "examples": [
          "angry mob The angry mob outside the jail was/were ready to riot.",
          "lynch mob His family has repeatedly claimed that he was the victim of a lynch mob.",
          "mob violence 50 people were killed in three days of mob violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are friends or who are similar in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "The usual mob was/were hanging out at the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization of criminals:",
        "examples": [
          "a New York mob leader"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for mobile object: a character in a video game, especially one that you have to fight:",
        "examples": [
          "The darkness can cause hostile mobs to spawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come together around someone in a crowd to express admiration, interest, or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "They were mobbed by fans when they arrived at the theatre.",
          "Let's not go to that bar tonight - it's always mobbed (= there are always a lot of people there) on Fridays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When birds or small animals mob a bigger or more frightening bird or animal that is hunting them, they attack it together and force it to go away.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of people gathered together who are often uncontrollable or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "He arrived at the airport to find a mob of adoring fans waiting for him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The mob is also an organization of criminals, esp. the Mafia.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gather in a large group around someone to express admiration, interest, or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "She was mobbed by her fans.",
          "The stores are always mobbed (= very crowded) on Saturdays."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mobster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, esp. a man, who belongs to an organization of criminals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mobsters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, esp. a man, who belongs to an organization of criminals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mocha": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of good quality coffee:",
        "examples": [
          "Ethiopian mocha is ideal for drinking black after a meal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hot drink made from espresso (= strong coffee), chocolate syrup, and warm milk:",
        "examples": [
          "I ordered two mochas and a slice of cake.",
          "How much do you pay for your daily mocha latte?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of coffee and chocolate, or a flavouring that tastes of this:",
        "examples": [
          "Mocha is a combination of chocolate and coffee used to flavour cakes and sweets.",
          "She made doughnuts with a mocha glaze."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to laugh at someone, often by copying them in a funny but unkind way:",
        "examples": [
          "They were mocking him because he kept falling off his bike.",
          "She made fun of him by mocking his limp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something appear stupid or not effective:",
        "examples": [
          "The wind mocked their attempts to reach the shore by pushing the boat further and further out to sea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not real but appearing or pretending to be exactly like something:",
        "examples": [
          "mock cream",
          "mock leather",
          "mock surprise"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exam taken at school for practice before a real exam:",
        "examples": [
          "You will have your mocks during the first two weeks of March."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy someone or a characteristic of someone in an amusing but unkind way that makes other people laugh, or to try to make someone or something seem foolish or ridiculous:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the boys in the dorm loved to mock Roger’s British accent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to seem real; artificial or pretended:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave a little scream in mock surprise when she opened the door and saw us."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mocked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh at someone, often by copying them in a funny but unkind way:",
        "examples": [
          "They were mocking him because he kept falling off his bike.",
          "She made fun of him by mocking his limp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something appear stupid or not effective:",
        "examples": [
          "The wind mocked their attempts to reach the shore by pushing the boat further and further out to sea."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mockery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of mocking someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Bill's mockery of his dad was cruel, but it made us laugh."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or event that seems stupid and without value :",
        "examples": [
          "The trial was a mockery - the judge had decided the verdict before it began."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unkind, critical remarks or actions, or something so foolish that it can be easily criticized:",
        "examples": [
          "The renewed fighting made a mockery of the peace agreement (= made it look ridiculous)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mocking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mocking behaviour involves laughing at someone or something in an unkind way:",
        "examples": [
          "a mocking voice",
          "mocking humour/laughter"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mockingbird": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of various types of North American or Australian birds that copy the sounds made by other birds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a North American bird that copies the sounds made by other birds",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mockingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that involves laughing at someone unkindly:",
        "examples": [
          "Melissa laughed mockingly at the drawing.",
          "\"You're not afraid of me, are you?\" he asked mockingly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mocks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to laugh at someone, often by copying them in a funny but unkind way:",
        "examples": [
          "They were mocking him because he kept falling off his bike.",
          "She made fun of him by mocking his limp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something appear stupid or not effective:",
        "examples": [
          "The wind mocked their attempts to reach the shore by pushing the boat further and further out to sea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not real but appearing or pretending to be exactly like something:",
        "examples": [
          "mock cream",
          "mock leather",
          "mock surprise"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exam taken at school for practice before a real exam:",
        "examples": [
          "You will have your mocks during the first two weeks of March."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy someone or a characteristic of someone in an amusing but unkind way that makes other people laugh, or to try to make someone or something seem foolish or ridiculous:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the boys in the dorm loved to mock Roger’s British accent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to seem real; artificial or pretended:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave a little scream in mock surprise when she opened the door and saw us."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mod": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of young people, especially in Britain in the 1960s, who wore stylish clothes and rode scooters (= small motorcycles):",
        "examples": [
          "mods and rockers",
          "The cut of his suit has an obvious mod influence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "You can be instantly banned from the chatroom if a mod finds your chat abusive.",
          "In both these cases it is not clear whether it was necessary to involve mods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "There is no problem adding mods to games downloaded from Steam.",
          "Mods are made by the general public or a developer, and can be entirely new games in themselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal abbreviation for modern:",
        "examples": [
          "They sell mod furnishings and accessories for every room in the house.",
          "Make your soiree sensational by adding a few of these mod cocktail accessories to the mix."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make changes to a video game or piece of computer equipment. Mod is short for modify:",
        "examples": [
          "Some players have successfully modded their machines to circumvent DRM protections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make sure that someone does not break the rules of an internet discussion, for example by removing any threatening or offensive messages:",
        "examples": [
          "I got modded last time I tried to be humorously insulting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the Ministry of Defence: the British government department that is responsible for defence, military activities, and the armed forces",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mode": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of operating, living, or behaving:",
        "examples": [
          "mode of Each department in the company has its own mode of operation.",
          "Railways are an important mode of transport for the economy.",
          "silent mode Switch your phone to silent mode."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number or value that appears most often in a particular set",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of clothes) to be fashionable at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "Miniskirts were very much the mode in the 60s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of musical scale (= a set of notes played or sung in order) :",
        "examples": [
          "Certain musical modes can suggest certain moods and atmospheres.",
          "Many composers advocated the use of modes in order to achieve a particular expression to their music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of operating, living, or behaving:",
        "examples": [
          "Good teachers get their students into a learning mode.",
          "Each department has its own mode of operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement of half steps and whole steps (= differences in sound) in an octave (= series of eight notes)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number or value that appears the most often in a particular set of numbers or values",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "mode of transportation/locomotion/production The bicycle is still a crucial mode of transportation within Beijing.",
          "Fax was our main mode of communication until email came along."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several ways that a machine or device operates:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you leave your computer in standby mode overnight?",
          "New electro-hydraulic brakes include the usual automatic and manual modes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's or organization's condition or way of behaving at a particular time, because of the situation they are in:",
        "examples": [
          "in emergency/crisis mode When you are managing a business in crisis mode, you have to take tough decisions.",
          "in attack/defensive mode If stakeholders are seen as adversaries, this puts the organization in defensive mode.",
          "growth/expansion mode"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number or value which appears most often in a particular set:",
        "examples": [
          "The survey results are based on calculation of the mode for each question."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "model": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that a copy can be based on because it is an extremely good example of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "The educational system was a model for those of many other countries.",
          "The developer plans to build a model community on the site.",
          "on the European, American, etc. model They created an education system on the European model.",
          "the very model of Even Chris, the very model of calmness (= someone who is usually extremely calm), was angered by having to work such long hours.",
          "She really is a model (= perfect) student."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who wears clothes so that they can be photographed or shown to possible buyers, or a person who is employed to be photographed or painted:",
        "examples": [
          "a fashion/nude model",
          "male model She's going out with a male model.",
          "I worked as an artist's model when I was a college student."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of machine, especially a car, that is slightly different from machines of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "luxury/new model Luxury/New models come with laser devices that help guide the car into a parking spot.",
          "latest model Whether it's a computer, iPod or mobile phone, she always has to have the latest model."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a physical object, usually smaller than the real object, that is used to represent something:",
        "examples": [
          "a plastic model aircraft",
          "By looking at this model you can get a better idea of how the bridge will look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a simple representation of a system or process, especially one that can be used in calculations or predictions of what might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "to construct a statistical/theoretical/mathematical model",
          "mental model Sometimes our mental models do not match what is going on any more.",
          "model of No computer model of the economy can predict when the next recession will be."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wear fashionable clothes, jewellery, etc. in order to advertise them:",
        "examples": [
          "Tatjana is modelling a Versace design.",
          "I used to model when I was younger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a model of something:",
        "examples": [
          "to model animals out of clay",
          "to model clay into animal shapes",
          "The whole car can be modelled on a computer before a single component is made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something built or drawn esp. to show how something much larger would look:",
        "examples": [
          "The architect showed us a model of the planned hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A model is also a representation of something in words or numbers that can be used to tell what is likely to happen if particular facts are considered as true:",
        "examples": [
          "a statistical model predicting population growth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is an extremely good example of its type, esp. when a copy can be based on it:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a model of loyalty and stuck by him even after he went to jail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person employed to wear esp. new, fashionable clothes to show how the clothes look and to make them look attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Models paraded down the ramp to show off the latest fashions of Paris and New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A model is also a person employed to show his or her body to be drawn or photographed by those studying the human form.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of device or machine that is different in quality, style, or some other feature from others that have the same use:",
        "examples": [
          "This car comes in a two-door and a four-door model.",
          "We were shown large and small models of air conditioners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form something from a plastic substance such as clay, or to use a plastic substance to make a form of something:",
        "examples": [
          "to model a face",
          "She modeled the clay into a sculpture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create something by basing its form or appearance on something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The state building was modeled on the US Capitol in Washington, D.C."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wear new, fashionable clothes to show how the clothes look and to make them look attractive, esp. at a fashion show (= a special occasion for people to see new clothes) or for photographs in a magazine, newspaper, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She will be modeling the new line of spring coats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being someone or something that is an extremely good example of its type, exp. when the person or thing can be copied:",
        "examples": [
          "They were model parents and were loved by the whole community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of machine, which is slightly different from machines of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "When renewing insurance, please tell us the make and model of your car.",
          "basic/popular/standard model In the US the basic model sells for $499 before tax.",
          "cheaper/luxury model A luxury model has a mahogany frame and is upholstered in calfskin.",
          "the current/latest/new model Speed and reliability of its latest model of high-speed train have improved.",
          "discontinued/old/previous model Once a new phone hits the shelves, interest in the old model will drop sharply.",
          "design/develop/make a model We designed a new model that uses less electricity.",
          "produce/release a model This model was produced to meet a rising demand for the new features."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as an object, plan, or set of rules that is used to show what something else is like or how it works:",
        "examples": [
          "a scale/working model Retailers expect to have a working model and retail pricing information by summer.",
          "economic/financial/mathematical model No economic model can forecast growth in jobs in industries that are just being created.",
          "statistical/strategic model The charts shows a predicted oil price that is calculated using a statistical model."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something that can be used as an example or can be copied:",
        "examples": [
          "He prefers the American approach to wealth creation over the European model.",
          "a model for/of sth The company continues to be a growth leader and a model of operating efficiency.",
          "The software company's strategy has served as a model for many small startups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy or create something based on something else:",
        "examples": [
          "model sth on sth The American effort is modeled on a successful Dutch system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create something such as an object or plan that shows what something else is like or how it works:",
        "examples": [
          "The new process has to be modelled and tested."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "modeling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the job of wearing clothes, jewelry, etc. in order to advertise them:",
        "examples": [
          "Ashley's always wanted to go into modeling.",
          "a modeling contract"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of using mathematical models (= simple descriptions of a system or process) to do calculations or predict what might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Climate modeling suggests summer rainfall will decline.",
          "Computer modeling showed how the heat generated by the explosion would carry the particles 50ft or more into the air."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "models": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that a copy can be based on because it is an extremely good example of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "The educational system was a model for those of many other countries.",
          "The developer plans to build a model community on the site.",
          "on the European, American, etc. model They created an education system on the European model.",
          "the very model of Even Chris, the very model of calmness (= someone who is usually extremely calm), was angered by having to work such long hours.",
          "She really is a model (= perfect) student."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who wears clothes so that they can be photographed or shown to possible buyers, or a person who is employed to be photographed or painted:",
        "examples": [
          "a fashion/nude model",
          "male model She's going out with a male model.",
          "I worked as an artist's model when I was a college student."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of machine, especially a car, that is slightly different from machines of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "luxury/new model Luxury/New models come with laser devices that help guide the car into a parking spot.",
          "latest model Whether it's a computer, iPod or mobile phone, she always has to have the latest model."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a physical object, usually smaller than the real object, that is used to represent something:",
        "examples": [
          "a plastic model aircraft",
          "By looking at this model you can get a better idea of how the bridge will look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a simple representation of a system or process, especially one that can be used in calculations or predictions of what might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "to construct a statistical/theoretical/mathematical model",
          "mental model Sometimes our mental models do not match what is going on any more.",
          "model of No computer model of the economy can predict when the next recession will be."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wear fashionable clothes, jewellery, etc. in order to advertise them:",
        "examples": [
          "Tatjana is modelling a Versace design.",
          "I used to model when I was younger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a model of something:",
        "examples": [
          "to model animals out of clay",
          "to model clay into animal shapes",
          "The whole car can be modelled on a computer before a single component is made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something built or drawn esp. to show how something much larger would look:",
        "examples": [
          "The architect showed us a model of the planned hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A model is also a representation of something in words or numbers that can be used to tell what is likely to happen if particular facts are considered as true:",
        "examples": [
          "a statistical model predicting population growth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is an extremely good example of its type, esp. when a copy can be based on it:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a model of loyalty and stuck by him even after he went to jail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person employed to wear esp. new, fashionable clothes to show how the clothes look and to make them look attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Models paraded down the ramp to show off the latest fashions of Paris and New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A model is also a person employed to show his or her body to be drawn or photographed by those studying the human form.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of device or machine that is different in quality, style, or some other feature from others that have the same use:",
        "examples": [
          "This car comes in a two-door and a four-door model.",
          "We were shown large and small models of air conditioners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form something from a plastic substance such as clay, or to use a plastic substance to make a form of something:",
        "examples": [
          "to model a face",
          "She modeled the clay into a sculpture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create something by basing its form or appearance on something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The state building was modeled on the US Capitol in Washington, D.C."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wear new, fashionable clothes to show how the clothes look and to make them look attractive, esp. at a fashion show (= a special occasion for people to see new clothes) or for photographs in a magazine, newspaper, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She will be modeling the new line of spring coats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being someone or something that is an extremely good example of its type, exp. when the person or thing can be copied:",
        "examples": [
          "They were model parents and were loved by the whole community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of machine, which is slightly different from machines of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "When renewing insurance, please tell us the make and model of your car.",
          "basic/popular/standard model In the US the basic model sells for $499 before tax.",
          "cheaper/luxury model A luxury model has a mahogany frame and is upholstered in calfskin.",
          "the current/latest/new model Speed and reliability of its latest model of high-speed train have improved.",
          "discontinued/old/previous model Once a new phone hits the shelves, interest in the old model will drop sharply.",
          "design/develop/make a model We designed a new model that uses less electricity.",
          "produce/release a model This model was produced to meet a rising demand for the new features."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as an object, plan, or set of rules that is used to show what something else is like or how it works:",
        "examples": [
          "a scale/working model Retailers expect to have a working model and retail pricing information by summer.",
          "economic/financial/mathematical model No economic model can forecast growth in jobs in industries that are just being created.",
          "statistical/strategic model The charts shows a predicted oil price that is calculated using a statistical model."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something that can be used as an example or can be copied:",
        "examples": [
          "He prefers the American approach to wealth creation over the European model.",
          "a model for/of sth The company continues to be a growth leader and a model of operating efficiency.",
          "The software company's strategy has served as a model for many small startups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy or create something based on something else:",
        "examples": [
          "model sth on sth The American effort is modeled on a successful Dutch system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create something such as an object or plan that shows what something else is like or how it works:",
        "examples": [
          "The new process has to be modelled and tested."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "modem": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device that allows one computer to send information to another through standard phone lines and therefore over long distances",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device that allows one computer to send information to another over telephone wires",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of electronic equipment which allows one computer to send information to another through telephone wires:",
        "examples": [
          "Televison and Internet are provided by high-speed modem.",
          "a broadband/wireless/dial-up modem"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moderate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "neither small nor large in size, amount, degree, or strength:",
        "examples": [
          "The cabin is of moderate size - just right for a small family.",
          "moderate growth/inflation",
          "He's a moderate drinker.",
          "Imposing sanctions is a moderate action when you consider that the alternative is military intervention.",
          "There has been a moderate improvement in her health since she began the treatment.",
          "We have had moderate success in changing people's attitudes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Moderate opinions, especially political ones, are not extreme and are therefore acceptable to a large number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The party includes both extremely conservative and moderate members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose opinions, especially their political ones, are not extreme and are therefore acceptable to a large number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "He is well-known as a moderate in the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become less in size, strength, or force; to reduce something:",
        "examples": [
          "The president may have to moderate his stance on tax cuts.",
          "Weather conditions have moderated, making a rescue attempt possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make certain that all the people marking an examination use the same standards:",
        "examples": [
          "The marked scripts are sent away to be moderated.",
          "We moderate to ensure fairness in marking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make certain that the rules of an internet discussion are not broken, for example by removing any threatening or offensive messages:",
        "examples": [
          "The entire message board is moderated to ensure that only genuine stock market discussions are featured.",
          "The broadcaster has vowed to moderate more strictly on its social media pages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make certain that a formal discussion happens without problems and follows the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "They asked him to moderate the debate.",
          "The encounter took place with both men seated at a table, with PBS's Gwen Ifill moderating ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being within a middle range in size, amount, or degree; neither great nor little:",
        "examples": [
          "The rent has gone up over the years, but in moderate amounts.",
          "The company was of moderate size, with about 50 employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "some, but not as much or as great as desired:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been moderate improvement in her health since she began the treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of opinions) not extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "When she was young she was a radical, but her political views have become more moderate as she has gotten older."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose strength or force, or to make something less strong:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The weather prediction is for strong winds, moderating by evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage a public discussion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] The local TV anchorman is going to moderate (the debate)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not very small or large but between the two:",
        "examples": [
          "moderate growth/inflation/increase Moderate growth last year was enough to raise a profit.",
          "moderate gains/losses Investors saw moderate gains on Wall Street overnight.",
          "People on low and moderate incomes spend proportionately much more on housing.",
          "They split investments between high-yielding bonds and those of more moderate risk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "comparatively/relatively moderate Temporary lay-offs are a relatively moderate action when you consider that elsewhere whole factories have been shut.",
          "Conservatives are suspicious of the Senator's moderate views."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become smaller or less, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil prices are expected to moderate.",
          "In the short term a rising currency helps to moderate inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become less extreme, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "His views on some social issues had moderated over time.",
          "There have been repeated calls for the director to moderate his plans for layoffs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moderately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is neither small nor large in size, amount, degree, or strength:",
        "examples": [
          "There's very little moderately priced housing in this area.",
          "The company remains moderately profitable, but it is not making as much money as it should."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "within a middle range in size, amount, or degree; neither great nor little:",
        "examples": [
          "The new apartment complex will be moderately priced for middle-income people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to some degree:",
        "examples": [
          "He was moderately successful, making a living but hardly getting rich."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an action or a quality that is not very large or small but between the two:",
        "examples": [
          "Moderately priced autos sell better during a recession.",
          "Moderately sized clothing is frequently labelled in small sizes to make the purchaser feel slim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fairly but not very:",
        "examples": [
          "The new line of MP3 players was moderately successful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moderation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of doing something within reasonable limits:",
        "examples": [
          "You can eat whatever you want as long as it's in moderation.",
          "All parties will have to show great moderation during these very difficult negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something becomes less in size, strength, or force:",
        "examples": [
          "We can't sail until there is some moderation of the storm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moderator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to help other people come to an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "An independent moderator should be appointed to oversee the negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes certain that a formal discussion happens without problems and follows the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "He challenged the president to a series of TV debates. Just the two of them, with no moderator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes certain that all the people marking an examination use the same standards:",
        "examples": [
          "The final marks awarded for coursework will depend upon the moderator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes sure that the rules of an internet discussion are not broken, for example by removing any threatening or offensive messages",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that slows neutrons in a nuclear reactor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the manager of a public discussion:",
        "examples": [
          "The moderator allowed each side two minutes to sum up at the end of the televised debate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who controls and leads a discussion between a group of people, but does not take any side in it:",
        "examples": [
          "A panel of business people will ask the candidates questions, with a local journalist as moderator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes sure that the rules of an internet discussion are not broken, for example by removing any threatening or offensive comments:",
        "examples": [
          "She began posting on the message board and was later asked to be a moderator."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "modern": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "designed and made using the most recent ideas and methods:",
        "examples": [
          "modern technology/architecture/medicine/art",
          "We're in the very modern-looking building opposite the station.",
          "approving My grandpa's attitudes are very modern, considering his age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the present or recent times, especially the period of history since around 1500:",
        "examples": [
          "What do you think is the role of religion in the modern world?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing in the present or a recent time, or using or based on recently developed ideas, methods, or styles:",
        "examples": [
          "modern life",
          "modern architecture/art"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "modernization": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of making something more modern:",
        "examples": [
          "The modernization of the 100-year-old sewage and water systems will cost millions of pounds.",
          "The lab has undergone a major modernization program in recent years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of starting to use the most recent methods, ideas, equipment, etc. so that something becomes or seems more modern:",
        "examples": [
          "The modernization of the 100-year-old sewage and water systems will cost millions of pounds.",
          "The property is basically sound, but in need of modernization."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "modes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of operating, living, or behaving:",
        "examples": [
          "mode of Each department in the company has its own mode of operation.",
          "Railways are an important mode of transport for the economy.",
          "silent mode Switch your phone to silent mode."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number or value that appears most often in a particular set",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of clothes) to be fashionable at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "Miniskirts were very much the mode in the 60s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of musical scale (= a set of notes played or sung in order) :",
        "examples": [
          "Certain musical modes can suggest certain moods and atmospheres.",
          "Many composers advocated the use of modes in order to achieve a particular expression to their music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of operating, living, or behaving:",
        "examples": [
          "Good teachers get their students into a learning mode.",
          "Each department has its own mode of operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement of half steps and whole steps (= differences in sound) in an octave (= series of eight notes)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number or value that appears the most often in a particular set of numbers or values",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "mode of transportation/locomotion/production The bicycle is still a crucial mode of transportation within Beijing.",
          "Fax was our main mode of communication until email came along."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several ways that a machine or device operates:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you leave your computer in standby mode overnight?",
          "New electro-hydraulic brakes include the usual automatic and manual modes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's or organization's condition or way of behaving at a particular time, because of the situation they are in:",
        "examples": [
          "in emergency/crisis mode When you are managing a business in crisis mode, you have to take tough decisions.",
          "in attack/defensive mode If stakeholders are seen as adversaries, this puts the organization in defensive mode.",
          "growth/expansion mode"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number or value which appears most often in a particular set:",
        "examples": [
          "The survey results are based on calculation of the mode for each question."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "modest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not large in size or amount, or not expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "They live in a fairly modest house, considering their wealth.",
          "There has been a modest improvement/recovery in housing conditions for the poor.",
          "The party made modest gains in the elections, but nothing like the huge gains that were predicted.",
          "Just a modest portion for me, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not usually talking about or making obvious your own abilities and achievements:",
        "examples": [
          "modest about He's very modest about his achievements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something, such as someone's clothes or behaviour, that is intended to avoid attracting sexual interest:",
        "examples": [
          "a modest walk/manner",
          "modest clothing The actresses must wear the hijab and modest clothing at all times on stage.",
          "modest dress Modest dress is recommended when visiting the pilgrimage site.",
          "She dresses according to modest Orthodox tradition, in a long skirt, long-sleeved jacket, and a hat to cover her hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not large in size or amount, or not great in value:",
        "examples": [
          "a modest increase in salary",
          "a modest house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending not to talk about or make obvious your own abilities and achievements:",
        "examples": [
          "Although an outstanding scientist, he’s a modest man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of behavior and clothes) correct or socially acceptable, representing traditional cultural values",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not large in size or amount, or not expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "modest amount/budget/profit We have a fairly modest budget, considering our oil wealth.",
          "modest rise/increase/improvement There has been a modest improvement in housing conditions.",
          "The company made modest gains in the marketplace."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "modesty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of not talking about or not trying to make people notice your abilities and achievements:",
        "examples": [
          "She does a lot of work for charities, but her modesty forbids her from talking about it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when you want to say something good about yourself, but do not want to seem to think you are too important:",
        "examples": [
          "In all modesty, we'd probably have lost the game if I hadn't been playing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality, in women, of dressing or behaving in a way that is intended to avoid attracting sexual interest",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "correct or socially acceptable behavior and clothes, representing traditional cultural values:",
        "examples": [
          "Modesty is expected in the dorms as well as in the classrooms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tendency not to talk about or make obvious your own abilities and achievements:",
        "examples": [
          "Sosa’s modesty and sportsmanship made him a fan favorite."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "modicum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of something good such as truth or honesty:",
        "examples": [
          "There's not even a modicum of truth in her statement.",
          "Anyone with a modicum of common sense could have seen that the plan wouldn't work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "He achieved a modicum of success."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "modification": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a change to something, usually to improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "Modification of the engine to run on lead-free fuel is fairly simple.",
          "A couple of modifications and the speech will be perfect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a word acting as a modifier of another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is changed slightly, esp. to improve it or make it more acceptable or less extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] behavior modification",
          "[ C ] Several modifications have been made in the proposals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change to something, usually to improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "Modification of the firmware to run more programs is fairly simple.",
          "slight/minor modification The press release is ready apart from a couple of slight modifications."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "modifications": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a change to something, usually to improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "Modification of the engine to run on lead-free fuel is fairly simple.",
          "A couple of modifications and the speech will be perfect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a word acting as a modifier of another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is changed slightly, esp. to improve it or make it more acceptable or less extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] behavior modification",
          "[ C ] Several modifications have been made in the proposals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change to something, usually to improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "Modification of the firmware to run more programs is fairly simple.",
          "slight/minor modification The press release is ready apart from a couple of slight modifications."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "modified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having been changed slightly, usually to improve something or make it more acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "modified form/version The proposals were unpopular and were only accepted in a modified form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a modified vehicle, tool, etc. has had changes made to it so it can be used for a different purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "He transported the device in a modified guitar case."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "modify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change something such as a plan, opinion, law, or way of behaviour slightly, usually to improve it or make it more acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "Instead of simply punishing them, the system encourages offenders to modify their behaviour.",
          "The proposals were unpopular and were only accepted in a modified form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a word or phrase modifies another word or phrase used with it, it limits or adds to its meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "In the sentence \"She ran quickly\" the adverb \"quickly\" modifies the verb \"ran\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something slightly, esp. to improve it or make it more acceptable or less extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "The school board decided to modify its existing employment policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit or add to the meaning of a word or phrase",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to slightly change something such as a plan, method, or law, usually to improve it or make it more acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "All files are marked with the date and time they were last modified.",
          "We modified some of the wording in the second version.",
          "Instead of sending them away without an answer, the system encourages users to modify their search."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make changes to something such as a vehicle, machine, or tool, so that it can be used for a different purpose or in a different way:",
        "examples": [
          "It is possible to modify the keyboard to suit the individual user."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "modifying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something such as a plan, opinion, law, or way of behaviour slightly, usually to improve it or make it more acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "Instead of simply punishing them, the system encourages offenders to modify their behaviour.",
          "The proposals were unpopular and were only accepted in a modified form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a word or phrase modifies another word or phrase used with it, it limits or adds to its meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "In the sentence \"She ran quickly\" the adverb \"quickly\" modifies the verb \"ran\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "modulate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change the style, loudness, etc. of something such as your voice in order to achieve an effect or express an emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "His gentle introductory tone modulates into a coach's pre-game pep talk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change from one musical key to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Here we modulate from G major to A minor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something, such as an action or a process, to make it more suitable for its situation:",
        "examples": [
          "An elected committee will meet monthly to modulate the council's energy policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix an electrical signal that represents sounds or pictures with a radio signal so that it can be broadcast",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vary the strength, quality, or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Teachers modulate the way they work in response to their students’ needs.",
          "Modulate your tone of voice when speaking in court."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "modulates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change the style, loudness, etc. of something such as your voice in order to achieve an effect or express an emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "His gentle introductory tone modulates into a coach's pre-game pep talk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change from one musical key to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Here we modulate from G major to A minor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something, such as an action or a process, to make it more suitable for its situation:",
        "examples": [
          "An elected committee will meet monthly to modulate the council's energy policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix an electrical signal that represents sounds or pictures with a radio signal so that it can be broadcast",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vary the strength, quality, or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Teachers modulate the way they work in response to their students’ needs.",
          "Modulate your tone of voice when speaking in court."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "module": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of separate parts that, when combined, form a complete whole:",
        "examples": [
          "The emergency building is transported in individual modules, such as bedrooms and a kitchen, which are put together on site.",
          "The full computer program is made up of several modules (= small programs) which should be individually tested before being integrated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the units that together make a complete course, taught especially at a college or university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a spacecraft that can operate independently of the other parts, especially when separate from them:",
        "examples": [
          "a lunar landing module"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of separate parts that can be joined together to form a larger object:",
        "examples": [
          "The reactor was built in modules that were assembled later at the site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A module is also a part of a spacecraft that can operate independently from the main part.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of separate parts which, when combined, form a complete whole:",
        "examples": [
          "The emergency generator is transported in individual modules, which are then put together on site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a computer or software system or program that has a function and works together with other related parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The full computer program is made up of several modules."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts that a course of study is divided into, which covers a particular subject and often has its own examination:",
        "examples": [
          "The course will include a 3-week module on environmental management."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "modules": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of separate parts that, when combined, form a complete whole:",
        "examples": [
          "The emergency building is transported in individual modules, such as bedrooms and a kitchen, which are put together on site.",
          "The full computer program is made up of several modules (= small programs) which should be individually tested before being integrated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the units that together make a complete course, taught especially at a college or university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a spacecraft that can operate independently of the other parts, especially when separate from them:",
        "examples": [
          "a lunar landing module"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of separate parts that can be joined together to form a larger object:",
        "examples": [
          "The reactor was built in modules that were assembled later at the site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A module is also a part of a spacecraft that can operate independently from the main part.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of separate parts which, when combined, form a complete whole:",
        "examples": [
          "The emergency generator is transported in individual modules, which are then put together on site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a computer or software system or program that has a function and works together with other related parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The full computer program is made up of several modules."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts that a course of study is divided into, which covers a particular subject and often has its own examination:",
        "examples": [
          "The course will include a 3-week module on environmental management."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mogul": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an important person who is very rich or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "movie/media/industry moguls"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small pile of hard snow on the side of a hill or mountain used for skiing, created to add interest and difficulty to the sport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important person who has great wealth or power:",
        "examples": [
          "a media mogul"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important person in business who is very rich or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "industry/media/movie moguls The media mogul said he has no plans to buy the failing newspaper chain.",
          "a real estate mogul"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mohammed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the Arab prophet through whom the Koran was revealed and the religion of Islam established and completed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mohawk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hairstyle, often worn in punk fashion, in which the hair is removed from the sides of the head and a central strip is made to stand up from the head",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "moist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slightly wet, especially in a good way:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep the soil in the pot moist, but not too wet.",
          "approving This cake is nice and moist!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly wet:",
        "examples": [
          "moist blueberry muffins",
          "rich, moist soil"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moisture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liquid such as water in the form of very small drops, either in the air, in a substance, or on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "These plants need a rich soil that retains moisture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very small drops of water, either in the air or on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a clear day with little moisture in the air."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moisturizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a special substance on your skin to stop it from becoming dry:",
        "examples": [
          "You should tone and moisturize every day.",
          "She went to bed after washing and moisturizing her face.",
          "a moisturizing cream/lotion"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mojo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a quality that attracts people to you and makes you successful and full of energy:",
        "examples": [
          "He's definitely lost his mojo.",
          "He needs to get his mojo working if he's going to win the election."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "molar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the large teeth at the back of the mouth in humans and some other animals used for crushing and chewing food:",
        "examples": [
          "I was having some pain in my upper right molar.",
          "Dental sealant can be painted on the molars and premolars to prevent tooth decay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid) containing one mole of a substance dissolved in each litre of liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "A solution with a concentration of 1 mol/L is said to be 1 molar.",
          "A 0.1 molar solution of baking soda has a pH of around 8.3."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing one mole of a substance in each liter of a liquid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the large teeth at the back of the mouth, used for crushing and chewing food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "molars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the large teeth at the back of the mouth in humans and some other animals used for crushing and chewing food:",
        "examples": [
          "I was having some pain in my upper right molar.",
          "Dental sealant can be painted on the molars and premolars to prevent tooth decay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid) containing one mole of a substance dissolved in each litre of liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "A solution with a concentration of 1 mol/L is said to be 1 molar.",
          "A 0.1 molar solution of baking soda has a pH of around 8.3."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing one mole of a substance in each liter of a liquid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the large teeth at the back of the mouth, used for crushing and chewing food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "molasses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick, dark brown liquid that is produced during the process of making sugar, used in cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "Add molasses and egg and mix well.",
          "Brown sugar is a soft light or dark brown sugar made from refined white sugar and molasses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, sweet liquid made from fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "The yogurt is sweetened with date molasses.",
          "The pomegranate molasses gives the meat a slight sweet coating which encourages the caramelization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, dark, sweet liquid made from sugar plants",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mold": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow container into which you pour a soft or liquid substance so that it will cool or harden into the shape of the container:",
        "examples": [
          "The pieces are made in a mold and I just paint them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft green, gray, or black growth that develops on old food or on objects that have been left too long in warm, slightly wet places",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shape something into a particular form:",
        "examples": [
          "She molded the clay into little animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who molds someone else has an important influence on how that person develops:",
        "examples": [
          "Parents help mold a child’s character."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "molded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow container into which you pour a soft or liquid substance so that it will cool or harden into the shape of the container:",
        "examples": [
          "The pieces are made in a mold and I just paint them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft green, gray, or black growth that develops on old food or on objects that have been left too long in warm, slightly wet places",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shape something into a particular form:",
        "examples": [
          "She molded the clay into little animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who molds someone else has an important influence on how that person develops:",
        "examples": [
          "Parents help mold a child’s character."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "molding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of wood, plastic, or plaster used as a decoration around the edge or along the top of something",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "moldy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food, esp. old food, or objects that have been left too long in warm, wet places) covered or filled with a soft green, blue, gray, or black growth, usually undesirable but thought to add a desirable taste to some cheeses:",
        "examples": [
          "moldy cheese"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mole": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small mammal that is almost blind, has dark fur, and lives in passages that it digs underground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, dark spot or lump (= raised area) on a person's skin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works for an organization or government and secretly gives information to its competitor or enemy:",
        "examples": [
          "A mole inside the Department had leaked secret proposals to the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of the amount of a substance expressed in grams",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, dark, furry mammal that lives in passages it digs under the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, dark, permanent spot or lump on a person’s skin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works within an organization, such as a government department, and secretly reports information about its activities to its enemy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of the amount of a substance expressed in grams",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "molecular": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to molecules (= the simplest units of a chemical substance):",
        "examples": [
          "a medical doctor with a PhD in molecular biology",
          "Scientists can study the three-dimensional molecular structure of the proteins."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "molecule": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the simplest unit of a chemical substance, usually a group of two or more atoms",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smallest unit into which a substance can be divided without chemical change, usually a group of two or more atoms",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "molecules": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the simplest unit of a chemical substance, usually a group of two or more atoms",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smallest unit into which a substance can be divided without chemical change, usually a group of two or more atoms",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "moles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small mammal that is almost blind, has dark fur, and lives in passages that it digs underground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, dark spot or lump (= raised area) on a person's skin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works for an organization or government and secretly gives information to its competitor or enemy:",
        "examples": [
          "A mole inside the Department had leaked secret proposals to the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of the amount of a substance expressed in grams",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, dark, furry mammal that lives in passages it digs under the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, dark, permanent spot or lump on a person’s skin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works within an organization, such as a government department, and secretly reports information about its activities to its enemy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of the amount of a substance expressed in grams",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "molest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to touch or attack someone in a sexual way against their wishes:",
        "examples": [
          "The girl had been molested frequently by her stepfather from the age of eight.",
          "The man had previously been arrested several times for molesting young boys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch, push, etc. someone violently:",
        "examples": [
          "United Nations premises were looted and personnel were molested by demonstrators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch someone sexually when it is not wanted",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "molestation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of molesting someone (= touching or attacking them in a sexual way):",
        "examples": [
          "sexual molestation",
          "We hope this case will lead to reforms in the way officials deal with molestation accusations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "molested": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch or attack someone in a sexual way against their wishes:",
        "examples": [
          "The girl had been molested frequently by her stepfather from the age of eight.",
          "The man had previously been arrested several times for molesting young boys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch, push, etc. someone violently:",
        "examples": [
          "United Nations premises were looted and personnel were molested by demonstrators."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "molester": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who molests (= sexually attacks) someone, especially a child:",
        "examples": [
          "a child molester",
          "Neighbours suspected him of being a molester."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "molesting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch or attack someone in a sexual way against their wishes:",
        "examples": [
          "The girl had been molested frequently by her stepfather from the age of eight.",
          "The man had previously been arrested several times for molesting young boys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch, push, etc. someone violently:",
        "examples": [
          "United Nations premises were looted and personnel were molested by demonstrators."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moll": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a female companion of a gangster (= violent criminal)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female companion of a member of a group of people who ride motorcycles or surf together",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "molten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Molten metal or rock is in a liquid state because of great heat:",
        "examples": [
          "molten glass/lava/lead"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of metal or rock) melted or made liquid by being heated to very high temperatures",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "momentarily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "for a very short time:",
        "examples": [
          "She was momentarily confused by the foreign road signs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very soon:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll be ready to leave momentarily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for or in a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "I was momentarily confused.",
          "The train will be leaving momentarily (= very soon)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "momentary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lasting for a very short time:",
        "examples": [
          "a momentary hesitation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "momentous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very important because of effects on future events:",
        "examples": [
          "the momentous news of the president's death",
          "Whether or not to move overseas was a momentous decision for the family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very important, esp. because of the effects on future events:",
        "examples": [
          "a momentous decision/event"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you wait a moment?",
          "I'll be ready in just a moment.",
          "A car drew up outside and a few moments later the doorbell rang.",
          "I'm expecting her to come at any moment (= very soon).",
          "Have you got a moment (= are you busy or do you have time to speak to me)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular time or occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "When would be the best moment to tell the family?",
          "Don't leave it to/till the last moment (= the latest time possible).",
          "If you want a private conversation with her you'll have to choose your moment (= find a suitable time).",
          "The moment (that) (= as soon as) I get the money I'll send the ticket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "now:",
        "examples": [
          "Sorry, she's not here at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something for the moment, you are doing it now, but might do something different in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's keep doing what we agreed for the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "now:",
        "examples": [
          "I can give no information at this precise moment in time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very important:",
        "examples": [
          "a decision of great moment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Hold still for a moment while I tie your shoe.",
          "I’ll be ready in just a moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular time or occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m waiting for the right moment to tell her the good news.",
          "Just at that moment, the phone rang.",
          "Are you staying with your mother at the moment (= now)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A moment is also a special time or opportunity:",
        "examples": [
          "You know that when that curtain goes up, it’s going to be your big moment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "momentum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the force that keeps an object moving:",
        "examples": [
          "Once you push it, it keeps going under its own momentum.",
          "The spacecraft will fly around the earth to gain/gather momentum for its trip to Jupiter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality that keeps an event developing or making progress after it has started:",
        "examples": [
          "The play loses momentum (= becomes less interesting, energetic, etc.) by its half way stage.",
          "In an attempt to give new momentum to their plans, the committee set a date for starting detailed discussions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force or speed of an object in motion, or the increase in the rate of development of a process:",
        "examples": [
          "A falling object gains momentum as it falls.",
          "Technology seems to create its own momentum – if something can be done, it will be."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force that keeps an object moving or keeps an event developing after it has started:",
        "examples": [
          "gain/pick up/gather momentum Stocks gained momentum on strong quarterly reports across the tech world.",
          "There is worrying evidence that the economy is losing momentum.",
          "build/increase/add momentum We continue to build momentum in our quest to grow our businesses.",
          "Election of business oriented leaders gave momentum to new downtown redevelopment.",
          "upward/forward/downward momentum",
          "business/economic/political momentum"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "momma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for mother",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "mama",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mommies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "child's word for mother:",
        "examples": [
          "I want my mommy.",
          "[ as form of address ] I'm thirsty, Mommy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mother :",
        "examples": [
          "The little girl misses her mommy.",
          "Mommy, I want some candy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mommy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "child's word for mother:",
        "examples": [
          "I want my mommy.",
          "[ as form of address ] I'm thirsty, Mommy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mother :",
        "examples": [
          "The little girl misses her mommy.",
          "Mommy, I want some candy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mother:",
        "examples": [
          "I miss my mom and dad a lot.",
          "[ as form of address ] Aw, Mom, why can't I go?",
          "All the moms were waiting in the schoolyard.",
          "She loves being a mom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mother :",
        "examples": [
          "Can I borrow the car, Mom?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for Monday",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Monday",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "monaco": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small country in western Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "monarch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "a hereditary monarch",
          "Britain's head of state is a constitutional monarch (= only has very limited powers)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a nation’s king or queen",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "monarchy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country that has a king or queen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of having a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "Is monarchy relevant in the modern world or should it be abolished?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of government that has a king or queen, or a country that has this system of government",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "monastery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building in which monks live and worship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or group of buildings in which monks (= religious men) live and worship",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "monday": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Sunday and before Tuesday:",
        "examples": [
          "I start my new job on Monday.",
          "Don't you hate going back to school on Mondays?",
          "I'll see you next Monday.",
          "He was late for work last Monday.",
          "The baby was born on a Monday.",
          "Monday morning/afternoon/evening/night"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Sunday and before Tuesday",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mondays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Sunday and before Tuesday:",
        "examples": [
          "I start my new job on Monday.",
          "Don't you hate going back to school on Mondays?",
          "I'll see you next Monday.",
          "He was late for work last Monday.",
          "The baby was born on a Monday.",
          "Monday morning/afternoon/evening/night"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Sunday and before Tuesday",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "monetary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the money in a country:",
        "examples": [
          "monetary policy The monetary policies of Germany affect other EU nations.",
          "monetary control The monarchy exerts monetary control over the duchy.",
          "The monetary unit of the UK is the pound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to money or in the form of money:",
        "examples": [
          "They betrayed their friends for monetary gain.",
          "It's hard to put a monetary value on the harm that was done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to money, esp. the money supply of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "monetary policy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or consisting of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The monetary unit of the UK is the pound.",
          "monetary damages/fine/compensation The lawsuit seeks monetary damages for alleged negligence.",
          "This was not done purely for monetary gain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a country's control of the money supply:",
        "examples": [
          "monetary easing/expansion More monetary easing to lower interest rates may be necessary.",
          "monetary discipline/tightening/control The world economy is facing another six months of monetary tightening.",
          "The survey was conducted by central banks and monetary authorities in 26 countries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moneybags": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rich person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mongolia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in Asia to the north of China",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mongolian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Mongolia, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Mongolia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Mongolia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mongoloid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of people who mainly live in Mongolia but also in other parts of Central and North Asia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word for a person who has Down's syndrome, which was used by doctors in the past but is now extremely offensive",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mongoose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small tropical animal with a long tail that eats snakes, rats, and birds' eggs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mongrel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dog whose parents are of different breeds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something of mixed origin:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people call English a mongrel language because it is a mixture of old German and French."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dog of mixed breed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mongrels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dog whose parents are of different breeds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something of mixed origin:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people call English a mongrel language because it is a mixture of old German and French."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dog of mixed breed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "moniker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a name or nickname",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name or nickname (= informal name)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "monitor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the job of watching or noticing particular things:",
        "examples": [
          "United Nations monitors were not allowed to enter the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that regularly tests something:",
        "examples": [
          "a radiation monitor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer screen or a device with a screen on which words or pictures can be shown:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer monitor",
          "a TV monitor",
          "Doctors watched the old man's heartbeat on a monitor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child in school who has special jobs to do:",
        "examples": [
          "the library monitor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch and check a situation carefully for a period of time in order to discover something about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The new findings suggest that women ought to monitor their cholesterol levels.",
          "The CIA were monitoring (= secretly listening to) his phone calls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device with a screen on which words or pictures can be shown:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer monitor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the job of watching or checking particular things, or a machine that regularly tests or records things:",
        "examples": [
          "United Nations monitors were prevented from entering the area.",
          "A fetal monitor records an unborn baby’s heartbeat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In school, a monitor is a student with special duties who helps the teacher:",
        "examples": [
          "the attendance monitor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch and check something carefully over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "They hired an accountant to help monitor cash flow.",
          "The nurse is monitoring his heart rate and respiration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "Adjust your monitor if the colour does not appear quite right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization whose job is to make certain that something is done properly or honestly:",
        "examples": [
          "The process will be watched closely during the next three years by an independent monitor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that regularly watches or tests and records something:",
        "examples": [
          "The acoustical monitor will collect real-time data and filter out non-whale noises.",
          "a surveillance monitor",
          "a blood pressure/heart monitor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch a situation carefully for a period of time in order to discover something about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The government had agreed to allow the inspectors to monitor the refuelling process.",
          "Police froze his bank accounts and monitored his ATM card in case he tried to make a transaction.",
          "Comings and goings are monitored by security cameras."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monitored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch and check a situation carefully for a period of time in order to discover something about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The new findings suggest that women ought to monitor their cholesterol levels.",
          "The CIA were monitoring (= secretly listening to) his phone calls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monitoring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch and check a situation carefully for a period of time in order to discover something about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The new findings suggest that women ought to monitor their cholesterol levels.",
          "The CIA were monitoring (= secretly listening to) his phone calls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monitors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the job of watching or noticing particular things:",
        "examples": [
          "United Nations monitors were not allowed to enter the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that regularly tests something:",
        "examples": [
          "a radiation monitor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer screen or a device with a screen on which words or pictures can be shown:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer monitor",
          "a TV monitor",
          "Doctors watched the old man's heartbeat on a monitor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child in school who has special jobs to do:",
        "examples": [
          "the library monitor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch and check a situation carefully for a period of time in order to discover something about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The new findings suggest that women ought to monitor their cholesterol levels.",
          "The CIA were monitoring (= secretly listening to) his phone calls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device with a screen on which words or pictures can be shown:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer monitor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the job of watching or checking particular things, or a machine that regularly tests or records things:",
        "examples": [
          "United Nations monitors were prevented from entering the area.",
          "A fetal monitor records an unborn baby’s heartbeat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In school, a monitor is a student with special duties who helps the teacher:",
        "examples": [
          "the attendance monitor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch and check something carefully over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "They hired an accountant to help monitor cash flow.",
          "The nurse is monitoring his heart rate and respiration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "Adjust your monitor if the colour does not appear quite right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization whose job is to make certain that something is done properly or honestly:",
        "examples": [
          "The process will be watched closely during the next three years by an independent monitor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that regularly watches or tests and records something:",
        "examples": [
          "The acoustical monitor will collect real-time data and filter out non-whale noises.",
          "a surveillance monitor",
          "a blood pressure/heart monitor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch a situation carefully for a period of time in order to discover something about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The government had agreed to allow the inspectors to monitor the refuelling process.",
          "Police froze his bank accounts and monitored his ATM card in case he tried to make a transaction.",
          "Comings and goings are monitored by security cameras."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of religious men who do not marry and usually live together in a monastery",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is a member of a group of religious men who live a simple life apart from general society, usually in a monastery",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "monkey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal that lives in hot countries, has a long tail, and climbs trees. Monkeys are primates (= the group of animals that are most like humans) .",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child who behaves badly:",
        "examples": [
          "They ate all the cakes, the monkeys.",
          "[ as form of address ] Hey, put that down, you little monkey!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "£500",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of a group of mammals that usually have flat faces and long tails, esp. any of the smaller mammals in this group",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "monkeys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal that lives in hot countries, has a long tail, and climbs trees. Monkeys are primates (= the group of animals that are most like humans) .",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child who behaves badly:",
        "examples": [
          "They ate all the cakes, the monkeys.",
          "[ as form of address ] Hey, put that down, you little monkey!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "£500",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of a group of mammals that usually have flat faces and long tails, esp. any of the smaller mammals in this group",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "monks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of religious men who do not marry and usually live together in a monastery",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is a member of a group of religious men who live a simple life apart from general society, usually in a monastery",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mono": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "recorded or broadcast sound that comes from a single direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The recording was available in mono or stereo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Mono sound is recorded or broadcast sound that comes from a single direction:",
        "examples": [
          "an old mono record player"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one; single:",
        "examples": [
          "monolingual",
          "a monorail"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofmononucleosis",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "monocle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round piece of glass worn, especially in the past, in front of one eye in order to help you to see more clearly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "monogamous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "being married to, or having a sexual relationship with, only one person at a time:",
        "examples": [
          "a monogamous relationship",
          "I am in a monogamous marriage and we have two sons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A monogamous animal or bird has only one mate (= sexual partner) at a time:",
        "examples": [
          "The puffin usually returns to the same puffin wife as it is very monogamous.",
          "Pair-bonding probably evolved in a similar way in prairie voles as in other monogamous animals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monogamy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact or custom of having a sexual relationship or marriage with only one other person at a time:",
        "examples": [
          "Her husband seemed to be incapable of monogamy and had affairs throughout their marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of having only one mate (= sexual partner) at a time:",
        "examples": [
          "In primates, difference in size seems to be related to monogamy: species with same-sized males and females tend to be more monogamous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition or custom of being married to only one person at a time or of having only one sexual partner",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "monologue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long speech by one person:",
        "examples": [
          "disapproving He subjected me to a monologue on his last stay in hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short play for one actor:",
        "examples": [
          "Alan Bennett wrote a series of monologues called \"Talking Heads\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long speech by one person, esp. in a play, movie, or television show",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "monologues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long speech by one person:",
        "examples": [
          "disapproving He subjected me to a monologue on his last stay in hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short play for one actor:",
        "examples": [
          "Alan Bennett wrote a series of monologues called \"Talking Heads\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long speech by one person, esp. in a play, movie, or television show",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "monopolize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in business, to control something completely and to prevent other people having any effect on what happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The company had monopolized the photography market for so many decades that they didn't worry about competition from other companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone monopolizes a person or a conversation, they talk a lot or stop other people being involved:",
        "examples": [
          "She completely monopolized the conversation at lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or take complete control of something so that others are prevented from sharing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Rockefeller monopolized oil refining in the 1800s.",
          "She has a habit of monopolizing the conversation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take control of the supply and price of a particular product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "Businesses might try to monopolize a market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monopoly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an organization or group that has) complete control of something, especially an area of business, so that others have no share:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is determined to protect its tobacco monopoly.",
          "Is Microsoft a monopoly?",
          "The drafting of a new constitution cannot be a monopoly of the white minority regime (= other people should do it too).",
          "He does not have a/the monopoly on (= he is not the only one who has) good looks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete control of the supply of particular goods or services, or a company or group that has such control:",
        "examples": [
          "The Postal Service is guaranteed a monopoly on all first-class letters.",
          "fig. California has no monopoly on strangeness (= is not the only strange place)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which one company or person or a government has no competition in the sale of a particular product or service and is able to control its supply and price:",
        "examples": [
          "business/corporate/government monopolies He argues that farm subsidies help keep agricultural land away from corporate monopolies.",
          "a monopoly of sth Each firm has a monopoly of goods that tend to be used together.",
          "a monopoly in/on sth A decision by the Supreme Court struck down the state's monopoly on radio and television stations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company, person, etc. that is the only one supplying a particular product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "The Justice Department is suing the company because they claim that it used unfair tactics to become a monopoly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is controlled by one person or group and not shared by others:",
        "examples": [
          "The network is a monopoly of the state telephone company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monotone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sound that stays on the same note without going higher or lower:",
        "examples": [
          "disapproving He spoke in a boring monotone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sound or voice that stays on the same note:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke in a boring monotone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monotonous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not changing and therefore boring:",
        "examples": [
          "a monotonous job",
          "a monotonous voice",
          "The music became monotonous after a while."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "boring because of never changing:",
        "examples": [
          "She stood all day ironing a monotonous succession of clothes and sheets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monotony": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something stays the same and is therefore boring:",
        "examples": [
          "The monotony of motorway driving can cause accidents.",
          "The routine was the same every day, with nothing to break/relieve the monotony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "boring sameness:",
        "examples": [
          "He drove for hours with nothing to break the monotony."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monoxide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the poisonous gas formed by the burning of carbon, especially in the form of car fuel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous gas produced when carbon is partly burned, esp. in car fuel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous gas formed when carbon is not burned completely, produced by vehicles and by heating equipment that is not working properly:",
        "examples": [
          "carbon monoxide poisoning/buildup/exposure"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monsieur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hot cheese and ham sandwich, sometimes with béchamel sauce (= white sauce, made with butter, flour, and milk):",
        "examples": [
          "It's hard to resist one of the best croque monsieurs this side of the English Channel.",
          "French classics such as Croque Monsieur are mixed with dishes that show Scottish influences.",
          "I ordered a croque-monsieur and a cappuccino.",
          "At its simplest, Croque-Monsieur is made with Emmental or Gruyere."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monsignor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a title used with the name of a Roman Catholic priest of high rank:",
        "examples": [
          "Monsignor Healey",
          "[ as form of address ] This way please, Monsignor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monsoon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the season of heavy rain during the summer in hot Asian countries:",
        "examples": [
          "The failure of the monsoon would destroy harvests on which a billion people rely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the season of heavy rain, the wind that brings rain, or the heavy rain that falls during the summer in hot Asian countries",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "monster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any imaginary frightening creature, especially one that is large and strange:",
        "examples": [
          "a sea monster",
          "prehistoric monsters",
          "the Loch Ness monster"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cruel person:",
        "examples": [
          "You'd have to be a monster to hit a child like that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very big, or too big:",
        "examples": [
          "You should have seen the onions he grew for the competition - they were monsters!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very big:",
        "examples": [
          "a monster housing development"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone severely or to treat someone very badly:",
        "examples": [
          "Andy Smith has been monstered by the media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any imaginary frightening creature, esp. one that is large and strange",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does very cruel and evil acts:",
        "examples": [
          "To the whole world, he was a monster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very big, or too big:",
        "examples": [
          "a monster shark"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monsters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any imaginary frightening creature, especially one that is large and strange:",
        "examples": [
          "a sea monster",
          "prehistoric monsters",
          "the Loch Ness monster"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cruel person:",
        "examples": [
          "You'd have to be a monster to hit a child like that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very big, or too big:",
        "examples": [
          "You should have seen the onions he grew for the competition - they were monsters!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very big:",
        "examples": [
          "a monster housing development"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone severely or to treat someone very badly:",
        "examples": [
          "Andy Smith has been monstered by the media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any imaginary frightening creature, esp. one that is large and strange",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does very cruel and evil acts:",
        "examples": [
          "To the whole world, he was a monster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very big, or too big:",
        "examples": [
          "a monster shark"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monstrosities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is very ugly and usually large:",
        "examples": [
          "The new office building is a real monstrosity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very ugly and usually large:",
        "examples": [
          "That new office building is a real monstrosity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monstrosity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is very ugly and usually large:",
        "examples": [
          "The new office building is a real monstrosity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very ugly and usually large:",
        "examples": [
          "That new office building is a real monstrosity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monstrous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very cruel:",
        "examples": [
          "a monstrous crime",
          "monstrous cruelty",
          "But that's monstrous - he can't be allowed to get away with it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "like a monster:",
        "examples": [
          "The illustrations show monstrous beasts with bodies like bears and heads like tigers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very bad, esp. because too big:",
        "examples": [
          "After the flood she was faced with monstrous repair bills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely evil:",
        "examples": [
          "monstrous deeds"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "montage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of work produced by combining smaller parts, or the process of making such a work:",
        "examples": [
          "The ads feature a montage of images - people surfing, swimming, and playing basketball."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "montana": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the northwestern US, whose capital city is Helena:",
        "examples": [
          "They may go to the mountains of Montana.",
          "He said he was retiring to Montana."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monte": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of finding an approximate solution to a problem in mathematics or physics by studying a large quantity of numbers produced randomly (= by chance), usually using a computer, especially when this gives a range of results each with a calculated probability (= mathematical chance) of being correct:",
        "examples": [
          "Analytical tools like the Monte Carlo method can help in such large scale problems.",
          "By creating a simulation using Monte Carlo methods, we are able to assess the level of risk in the existing system and in the two proposed systems."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monterey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pale, yellow-white, medium-hard cheese made from cow's milk, that has a mild (= not strong)flavour, originally made in California:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s always melted Monterey Jack on the tortillas.",
          "Garnish with grated Monterey Jack cheese and fresh Italian parsley.",
          "We had monterey jack lying around so we used that instead of cheddar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "month": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of about four weeks, especially one of the twelve periods into which a year is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll be away for a month from mid-June to mid-July.",
          "February is the shortest month.",
          "a two-month-old puppy",
          "The project will be finished in the next few months (= quite soon).",
          "They haven't been in contact with me for months (= a long time).",
          "Students have two months' vacation during the summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of about four weeks, esp. one of the twelve periods into which a year is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll be away for the whole month of June.",
          "The puppy is two months old."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monthly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or produced once a month:",
        "examples": [
          "monthly payments",
          "Most of these people are paid monthly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a magazine that is published once a month",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper or magazine that is published once a month",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(happening, used, etc.) once a month:",
        "examples": [
          "If you ride the bus a lot, you should buy a monthly ticket.",
          "We’re paid monthly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "months": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of about four weeks, especially one of the twelve periods into which a year is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll be away for a month from mid-June to mid-July.",
          "February is the shortest month.",
          "a two-month-old puppy",
          "The project will be finished in the next few months (= quite soon).",
          "They haven't been in contact with me for months (= a long time).",
          "Students have two months' vacation during the summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of about four weeks, esp. one of the twelve periods into which a year is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll be away for the whole month of June.",
          "The puppy is two months old."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "montreal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a city in southeastern Canada that is the largest city in the province of Quebec:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has its headquarters in Montreal.",
          "Montreal gets a lot of snow between December and March.",
          "I grew up in Montréal and I speak Québécois French."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monument": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a structure or building that is built to honour a special person or event:",
        "examples": [
          "In the square in front of the hotel stands a monument to all the people killed in the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old building or place that is an important part of a country's history:",
        "examples": [
          "Parts of the Berlin wall are being allowed to stand as historic monuments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object, esp. large and made of stone, built to remember and show respect for a person or group of people, or a special place made for this purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "While in Washington, D.C., we visited a number of historical monuments.",
          "fig. The annual arts festival is a monument to (= is a result of) her vision and hard work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monumental": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very big:",
        "examples": [
          "a monumental task",
          "a monumental waste of time"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very big or very great:",
        "examples": [
          "Rebuilding the bridge proved to be a monumental job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "monuments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a structure or building that is built to honour a special person or event:",
        "examples": [
          "In the square in front of the hotel stands a monument to all the people killed in the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old building or place that is an important part of a country's history:",
        "examples": [
          "Parts of the Berlin wall are being allowed to stand as historic monuments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object, esp. large and made of stone, built to remember and show respect for a person or group of people, or a special place made for this purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "While in Washington, D.C., we visited a number of historical monuments.",
          "fig. The annual arts festival is a monument to (= is a result of) her vision and hard work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sound that a cow makes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the long, deep sound that a cow makes:",
        "examples": [
          "A dozen cows mooed sadly.",
          "A calf mooed nearby, and its mother answered in a deep contralto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in children’s books) a written representation of the noise that a cow makes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mooch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to walk or do things slowly and without much purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "disapproving Stop mooching (about/around) in your room and do something useful!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to borrow from people or ask them to give you things without paying for them or intending to return them:",
        "examples": [
          "You're old enough to get a job and stop mooching off your family.",
          "He mooched a few beers from me as we watched the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time spent walking around slowly and without much purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going for a mooch round the shops (= to look at what is there, not to buy a particular thing)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way you feel at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "She's in a good/bad mood.",
          "Her mood seemed to change during the course of the conversation.",
          "The drink had put him in an amiable mood.",
          "The public mood changed dramatically after the bombing.",
          "The mood of the crowd suddenly turned (= the crowd suddenly became) aggressive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way you feel at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s in a good/bad mood today.",
          "\"Do you want to go to the movies?\" \"No, I’m not in the mood (= not interested in that).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The mood of a work of art is the emotional features of it, or the way it makes you feel.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the forms of verbs used to show whether the person speaking intends to express a fact, an order, or a hope:",
        "examples": [
          "the indicative/imperative/subjunctive mood"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moods": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way you feel at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "She's in a good/bad mood.",
          "Her mood seemed to change during the course of the conversation.",
          "The drink had put him in an amiable mood.",
          "The public mood changed dramatically after the bombing.",
          "The mood of the crowd suddenly turned (= the crowd suddenly became) aggressive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way you feel at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s in a good/bad mood today.",
          "\"Do you want to go to the movies?\" \"No, I’m not in the mood (= not interested in that).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The mood of a work of art is the emotional features of it, or the way it makes you feel.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the forms of verbs used to show whether the person speaking intends to express a fact, an order, or a hope:",
        "examples": [
          "the indicative/imperative/subjunctive mood"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moody": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone is moody, their moods change suddenly and they become angry or unhappy easily:",
        "examples": [
          "a moody teenager",
          "He can be moody."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing something mysterious or slightly sad:",
        "examples": [
          "The film has a moody jazz score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) often sad, or changing from being happy to sad, often for no clear reason",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mooing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the long, deep sound that a cow makes:",
        "examples": [
          "A dozen cows mooed sadly.",
          "A calf mooed nearby, and its mother answered in a deep contralto."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the round object that moves in the sky around the earth and can be seen at night:",
        "examples": [
          "What time does the moon rise/set (= appear/disappear in the sky)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shape made by the amount of the moon that you can see at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no moon (= you cannot see the moon) tonight.",
          "a crescent/full/new moon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a similar round object that moves around another planet:",
        "examples": [
          "Jupiter has at least 16 moons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show your naked bottom in public, as a joke or as a protest :",
        "examples": [
          "Two male juveniles were arrested and charged with indecent exposure after they mooned a police officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the object, similar to a planet, that moves through the sky, circling the earth once every 28 days, and which can often be seen clearly at night when it shines with the light coming from the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] the full moon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A moon is also a similar object that moves around another planet:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Jupiter has at least sixteen moons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or spend time in a way that shows a lack of care and interest and no clear purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s been mooning around the house all weekend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moonbeams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a beam or line of light that comes from the moon",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mooning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of showing your naked bottom in public as a joke or as a protest",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "moonlight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the pale light of the moon:",
        "examples": [
          "The young lovers sat in the moonlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work at an extra job, especially without telling your main employer:",
        "examples": [
          "A qualified teacher, he moonlighted as a cabbie in the evenings to pay the rent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pale light of the moon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work at an additional job, esp. without telling your main employer:",
        "examples": [
          "In addition to her teaching job, she moonlights as a waitress on weekends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work at an extra job, especially without telling your main employer:",
        "examples": [
          "Nearly a third of nurses are moonlighting to make ends meet, according to a report.",
          "moonlight as sth I occasionally moonlight as a caterer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moonlighting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of working at an extra job, especially without telling your main employer:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll lose your job if the boss finds out you've been moonlighting.",
          "Sometimes, when you want to change direction or move into a new industry, moonlighting is the only option."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "paid work that you do in addition to your normal job, especially without telling your employer:",
        "examples": [
          "With average wages a miserable $38 a month, people are heavily dependent on moonlighting.",
          "moonlighting pay/jobs/work"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moonlit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be seen because of the light of the moon:",
        "examples": [
          "a bright, moonlit night"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the round object that moves in the sky around the earth and can be seen at night:",
        "examples": [
          "What time does the moon rise/set (= appear/disappear in the sky)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shape made by the amount of the moon that you can see at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no moon (= you cannot see the moon) tonight.",
          "a crescent/full/new moon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a similar round object that moves around another planet:",
        "examples": [
          "Jupiter has at least 16 moons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show your naked bottom in public, as a joke or as a protest :",
        "examples": [
          "Two male juveniles were arrested and charged with indecent exposure after they mooned a police officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the object, similar to a planet, that moves through the sky, circling the earth once every 28 days, and which can often be seen clearly at night when it shines with the light coming from the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] the full moon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A moon is also a similar object that moves around another planet:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Jupiter has at least sixteen moons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or spend time in a way that shows a lack of care and interest and no clear purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s been mooning around the house all weekend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moonshine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "alcohol that is made illegally",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "silly talk or ideas",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "alcoholic drink made illegally",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "moonwalk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act of walking on the moon:",
        "examples": [
          "the 50th anniversary of the first moonwalk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dance step in which you walk backwards in a smooth movement, sliding your feet along the floor:",
        "examples": [
          "Michael Jackson's famous moonwalk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk backwards in a smooth movement, sliding your feet along the floor, especially as part of a dance:",
        "examples": [
          "She moonwalked across the stage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an open area of hills covered with rough grass, especially in Britain:",
        "examples": [
          "the Yorkshire moors"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie a boat so that it stays in the same place:",
        "examples": [
          "We moored further up the river.",
          "We moored the boat to a large tree root."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the group of Muslim people from North Africa who ruled in Spain and Portugal between 711 and 1492",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attach a boat or ship to something on land or to the surface under the water to keep it in place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] We moored (the boat) further up the river."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an open area of hills covered with rough grass, especially in Britain:",
        "examples": [
          "the Yorkshire moors"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie a boat so that it stays in the same place:",
        "examples": [
          "We moored further up the river.",
          "We moored the boat to a large tree root."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the group of Muslim people from North Africa who ruled in Spain and Portugal between 711 and 1492",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attach a boat or ship to something on land or to the surface under the water to keep it in place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] We moored (the boat) further up the river."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sound that a cow makes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the long, deep sound that a cow makes:",
        "examples": [
          "A dozen cows mooed sadly.",
          "A calf mooed nearby, and its mother answered in a deep contralto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in children’s books) a written representation of the noise that a cow makes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "moose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of large deer with large, flat antlers (= wide horns like branches) and a long nose that lives in the forests of North America, northern Europe, and Asia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of large deer of North America and northern Europe, having large, flat horns",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "moot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to suggest something for discussion:",
        "examples": [
          "The idea was first mooted as long ago as the 1840s.",
          "His name was mooted as a possible successor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "often discussed or argued about but having no definite answer:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a moot point whether building more roads reduces traffic congestion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not important or not relevant, therefore not worth discussing:",
        "examples": [
          "We don't have enough money to go, so it's all moot anyway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a legal question is moot, it does not need to be dealt with, because something has happened that solves the issue:",
        "examples": [
          "The court's decision became moot when the defendant was found dead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "imagined or invented as an example, and so without any legal importance:",
        "examples": [
          "a moot case"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trial or discussion dealing with an imaginary legal case, performed by students in exactly the same way as a real case, as part of their legal training:",
        "examples": [
          "a moot court"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no practical use or meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "Because the claim of negligence was denied, seeking an award for damages was moot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a matter being considered) that has not been decided and can therefore still be discussed:",
        "examples": [
          "Whether or not to make the school coeducational is still a moot point, and we’ll be discussing it over the next few months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stick with soft material attached to one end, especially used for washing floors:",
        "examples": [
          "a floor mop",
          "a dish mop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a mop to wash something:",
        "examples": [
          "He mopped the bathroom floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a cloth to remove sweat from the face:",
        "examples": [
          "He kept pausing to mop his brow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stick having at one end a mass of thick, cloth strings or a sponge (= soft substance) that you slide along a floor to spread or absorb a liquid in cleaning the floor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mop of hair is a lot of hair in a thick mass:",
        "examples": [
          "The child’s face was framed by a mop of brown curls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you mop the sweat (= liquid produced because you are hot) from your face, you use your hand or a piece of cloth to remove it.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mope": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be unhappy and unwilling to think or act in a positive way, especially because of a disappointment:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no point in sitting at home and moping - get out there and find yourself another job!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be unhappy and unwilling to think or act in a positive manner, esp. because you are disappointed:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t sit in the house moping – go out and enjoy yourself."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small motorcycle with pedals (= parts that you press with your feet to move forward) that can be used when starting it or travelling up a hill",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small two-wheeled vehicle with a motor and pedals like those on a bicycle, which can be used when starting it or traveling up a hill",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "moping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be unhappy and unwilling to think or act in a positive way, especially because of a disappointment:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no point in sitting at home and moping - get out there and find yourself another job!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mopped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mopping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stick with soft material attached to one end, especially used for washing floors:",
        "examples": [
          "a floor mop",
          "a dish mop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a mop to wash something:",
        "examples": [
          "He mopped the bathroom floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a cloth to remove sweat from the face:",
        "examples": [
          "He kept pausing to mop his brow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stick having at one end a mass of thick, cloth strings or a sponge (= soft substance) that you slide along a floor to spread or absorb a liquid in cleaning the floor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mop of hair is a lot of hair in a thick mass:",
        "examples": [
          "The child’s face was framed by a mop of brown curls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you mop the sweat (= liquid produced because you are hot) from your face, you use your hand or a piece of cloth to remove it.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "moral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the standards of good or bad behaviour, fairness, honesty, etc. that each person believes in, rather than to laws:",
        "examples": [
          "It's her moral obligation to tell the police what she knows.",
          "It is not part of a novelist's job to make a moral judgment.",
          "She was the only politician to condemn the proposed law on moral grounds (= for moral reasons).",
          "The Democrats are attempting to capture the moral high ground (= are trying to appear more honest and good than the other political parties)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in ways considered by most people to be correct and honest:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a very moral woman.",
          "Oh, stop being so moral!",
          "Is TV responsible for weakening people's moral fibre (= ability to behave well and honestly and work hard)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "standards for good or bad character and behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "public/private morals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The moral of a story, event, or experience is the message that you understand from it about how you should or should not behave:",
        "examples": [
          "And the moral of the story is that honesty is always the best policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to standards of good behavior, honesty, and fair dealing, or showing high standards of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "a highly moral man",
          "It’s her moral obligation to tell the police what she knows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message about how people should or should not behave, contained in a story, event, or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "The moral of the story is that honesty is the best policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lesson that can be learned from a story, esp. a fable or other work of literature",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "morale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of confidence felt by a person or group of people, especially when in a dangerous or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "A couple of victories would improve the team's morale enormously.",
          "There have been a lot of job losses recently so morale is fairly low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of confidence felt by a person or group of people, esp. when in a dangerous or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Low morale in the police department was a continuing problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level of satisfaction felt by a person or group of people who work together:",
        "examples": [
          "High morale helps teamwork and information-sharing.",
          "good/bad for morale He said that compulsory breaks would be good for the workforce's morale.",
          "Businesses across the country did their best to boost morale."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "morality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of personal or social standards for good or bad behaviour and character:",
        "examples": [
          "They argued for a new morality based on self-sacrifice and honesty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being right, honest, or acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "I have to question the morality of forcing poor people to pay for their medical treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a personal or social set of standards for good or bad behavior and character, or the quality of being right and honest:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Technology is neutral – its morality is determined by its political or social use."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "morally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "based on principles that you or people in general consider to be right, honest, or acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "Morally, you're right, but in practice I don't think it would work.",
          "For a teacher to hit a child is not just morally wrong but also illegal.",
          "She thinks she's morally superior to the rest of us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considered from a moral position:",
        "examples": [
          "morally wrong"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you act morally, you act in a way that you or people in general consider to be right, honest, or acceptable.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "morals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "standards for good or bad character and behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "public/private morals",
          "old-fashioned disapproving a person of loose morals (= whose character or sexual behaviour is considered unacceptable)",
          "The protagonist of this novel is a politician with dubious morals and ferocious ambition.",
          "The book was banned because of its subject matter and questionable morals.",
          "It was widely regarded as a place of lax morals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "standards for good or bad character and behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "a man of low morals"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "morass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is extremely complicated and difficult to deal with and makes any progress almost impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "The morass of rules and regulations is delaying the start of the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of soft, wet ground in which it is easy to get stuck",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is extremely complicated and difficult to deal with, making any advance almost impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "The morass of rules and regulations is delaying the start of the project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moratorium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stopping of an activity for an agreed amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a five-year worldwide moratorium on nuclear weapons testing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stopping of an activity for an agreed period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "They are proposing a five-year moratorium on whaling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which a particular activity is stopped:",
        "examples": [
          "a moratorium on sth The European Union imposed a two-year moratorium on new GM imports.",
          "end/impose/lift a moratorium"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreed period of time during which a country does not have to pay its debt to other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "An immediate debt moratorium would free resources for poor countries to spend on health and education programmes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "morbid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too interested in unpleasant subjects, especially death:",
        "examples": [
          "a morbid fascination with death"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or caused by disease:",
        "examples": [
          "She had to have gastric bypass surgery to avoid dying from morbid obesity.",
          "Pathological anatomy (or morbid anatomy) is the study of diseased organs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too interested in unpleasant subjects, esp. death:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a morbid sense of humor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "morbidly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows too much interest in unpleasant subjects, especially death:",
        "examples": [
          "You don't want to spend your life morbidly thinking about your old age and death.",
          "The TV audience were morbidly delighted to find there were people worse off than they were."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way relates to or is caused by disease:",
        "examples": [
          "Any kind of surgery on morbidly obese patients can be dangerous.",
          "About 15 million Americans are morbidly obese."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moreover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(used to add information) also and more importantly:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole report is badly written. Moreover, it's inaccurate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used to add information) also and more importantly:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a good car and, moreover, the price was quite reasonable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mores": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the traditional customs and ways of behaving that are typical of a particular (part of) society:",
        "examples": [
          "middle-class mores",
          "the mores and culture of the Japanese"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the traditional customs and ways of behaving that are typical of a particular society:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel examines the mores of nineteenth-century Boston society."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "morgue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building, or a room in a hospital, etc. where dead bodies are kept before they are sent to be buried or burned, sometimes so that they can be examined",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building, or a room in a hospital, where dead bodies are kept to be examined or until buried",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mormon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a religious group called the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, which began in the US in 1830",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a religious group called the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mormons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a religious group called the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, which began in the US in 1830",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a religious group called the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "morn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a morning:",
        "examples": [
          "Yonder breaks a new and glorious morn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mornings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "every morning:",
        "examples": [
          "Mornings we go running in the park."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moroccan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Morocco or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Morocco",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "morocco": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in North Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "moron": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "Some moron smashed into the back of my car yesterday.",
          "[ as form of address ] You moron!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "moronic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "a moronic grin",
          "some really moronic suggestions"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "morons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "Some moron smashed into the back of my car yesterday.",
          "[ as form of address ] You moron!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "morose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unhappy, annoyed, and unwilling to speak or smile:",
        "examples": [
          "a morose expression",
          "Why are you so morose these days?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unhappy or annoyed and unwilling to speak, smile, or be pleasant to people:",
        "examples": [
          "Michael became morose and withdrawn after he lost his job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "morphed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually change, or change someone or something, from one thing to another:",
        "examples": [
          "morph into When someone brings up politics at a party, a casual conversation can quickly morph into an ugly argument.",
          "morph from something to something He grew up watching his elder brother Joe morph from a difficult child to a criminal.",
          "She claims the media and society make a person try to morph their body into an unnatural size or weight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually change one image into another, or combine them, using a computer program:",
        "examples": [
          "Her boyfriend used a computer to morph photos of her face onto the actor's body.",
          "morph into The video showed a man morphing into a tiger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "morphine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug made from opium, used to stop people from feeling pain or to make people feel calmer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug used medically to stop people from feeling pain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "morphology": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of the structure and form of animals and plants",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of the form of words and phrases",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of the structure and form of animals and plants",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "morris": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who does morris dancing (= a traditional English dance):",
        "examples": [
          "A band of morris dancers had assembled.",
          "He sat by the window, watching the morris dancers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "morrow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the next day, or tomorrow:",
        "examples": [
          "They arranged to meet on the morrow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "morse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system used for sending messages, in which letters and numbers are represented by short and long marks, sounds, or flashes of light",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mortal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of living things, especially people) unable to continue living for ever; having to die:",
        "examples": [
          "For all men are mortal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing death:",
        "examples": [
          "a mortal injury/illness",
          "men engaged in mortal combat (= fighting until one of them dies)",
          "figurative New computing technology dealt a mortal blow to the printing companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme anxiety about or fear of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "We live in mortal dread of further attacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very serious and dangerous enemy, danger, threat, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The former allies who fought together against the dictator have, in recent years, become mortal enemies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ordinary person, rather than a god or a special, important, or powerful person:",
        "examples": [
          "The police officers guarding the door let in the celebrities, but they prevented us lesser/mere mortals from going inside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of living things, esp. people) unable to continue living forever; having to die:",
        "examples": [
          "Humans are mortal and we all eventually die.",
          "As the ship began to sink, they realized they were in mortal danger (= they might die)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a human, or an ordinary person:",
        "examples": [
          "mere mortals"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mortality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way that people do not live for ever:",
        "examples": [
          "Her death made him more aware of his own mortality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of deaths within a particular society and within a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "the mortality rate",
          "Infant mortality is much higher in the poorest areas of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being mortal:",
        "examples": [
          "A sense of her own mortality overcame her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Mortality is also the number of deaths within a particular society and within a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "infant mortality"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mortals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of living things, especially people) unable to continue living for ever; having to die:",
        "examples": [
          "For all men are mortal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing death:",
        "examples": [
          "a mortal injury/illness",
          "men engaged in mortal combat (= fighting until one of them dies)",
          "figurative New computing technology dealt a mortal blow to the printing companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme anxiety about or fear of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "We live in mortal dread of further attacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very serious and dangerous enemy, danger, threat, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The former allies who fought together against the dictator have, in recent years, become mortal enemies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ordinary person, rather than a god or a special, important, or powerful person:",
        "examples": [
          "The police officers guarding the door let in the celebrities, but they prevented us lesser/mere mortals from going inside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of living things, esp. people) unable to continue living forever; having to die:",
        "examples": [
          "Humans are mortal and we all eventually die.",
          "As the ship began to sink, they realized they were in mortal danger (= they might die)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a human, or an ordinary person:",
        "examples": [
          "mere mortals"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mortar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of sand, water, and cement or lime that is used to fix bricks or stones to each other when building walls:",
        "examples": [
          "The truck was carrying not only mortar and cement but huge planks and beams and barrels of nails.",
          "They drilled 361 holes into the base of the tower and filled them with mortar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large gun with a short, wide barrel (= a part shaped like a tube) that fires bombs or other explosives very high into the air, or an explosive device shot from such a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "The truck was packed with heavy weapons, including rocket launchers, mortars, and rockets.",
          "The rebel operations generally consisted of two or three attackers firing mortars from pickup trucks.",
          "The mortar landed in mud and failed to detonate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard, strong bowl in which substances are crushed into a powder by hitting or rubbing them with a pestle (= heavy tool):",
        "examples": [
          "Use a pestle and mortar to crush the spices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to mortars (= guns or explosive devices) or their use in fighting:",
        "examples": [
          "His Marine unit came under enemy mortar fire.",
          "Another mortar bomb exploded beyond the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of sand, water, and cement or lime that is used to join bricks or stones to each other when building walls",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gun with a short, wide barrel (= part shaped like a tube) that can fire bombs high in the air",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mortars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of sand, water, and cement or lime that is used to fix bricks or stones to each other when building walls:",
        "examples": [
          "The truck was carrying not only mortar and cement but huge planks and beams and barrels of nails.",
          "They drilled 361 holes into the base of the tower and filled them with mortar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large gun with a short, wide barrel (= a part shaped like a tube) that fires bombs or other explosives very high into the air, or an explosive device shot from such a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "The truck was packed with heavy weapons, including rocket launchers, mortars, and rockets.",
          "The rebel operations generally consisted of two or three attackers firing mortars from pickup trucks.",
          "The mortar landed in mud and failed to detonate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard, strong bowl in which substances are crushed into a powder by hitting or rubbing them with a pestle (= heavy tool):",
        "examples": [
          "Use a pestle and mortar to crush the spices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to mortars (= guns or explosive devices) or their use in fighting:",
        "examples": [
          "His Marine unit came under enemy mortar fire.",
          "Another mortar bomb exploded beyond the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of sand, water, and cement or lime that is used to join bricks or stones to each other when building walls",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gun with a short, wide barrel (= part shaped like a tube) that can fire bombs high in the air",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mortgage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an agreement that allows you to borrow money from a bank or similar organization, especially in order to buy a house, or the amount of money itself:",
        "examples": [
          "They took out a £400,000 mortgage (= they borrowed £400,000) to buy the house.",
          "a monthly mortgage payment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to borrow money to buy a house:",
        "examples": [
          "Their home was mortgaged up to the hilt (= the full value of their home had been borrowed)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement that allows you to borrow money from a bank or similar organization by offering something of value, esp. in order to buy a house or apartment, or the amount of money itself:",
        "examples": [
          "They took out a $90,000 mortgage to buy the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer something of value in order to borrow money from a bank or similar organization:",
        "examples": [
          "They had to mortgage their home to borrow enough money to pay for their children’s education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal agreement to borrow money from a bank or other financial organization, especially to buy a house or other property, or the amount of money borrowed:",
        "examples": [
          "apply for/take out/get a mortgage You take out a mortgage on your home at a fixed rate of interest.",
          "pay/pay off/repay a mortgage A large part of the money will be used to pay off a mortgage.",
          "mortgage payment/repayment Once the interest rate rises, they won't be able to afford their monthly mortgage payments.",
          "mortgage arrears/defaults Increases in unemployment will lead to a rise in mortgage arrears.",
          "a 15/25/30-year mortgage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to borrow money using property as security (= an asset that will belong to the lender if the borrower does not pay back the loan):",
        "examples": [
          "mortgage sth to do sth He mortgaged his home to help finance the project.",
          "The company mortgaged its assets to secure a $23 billion credit line."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mortgaged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mortgaged property has been bought using a mortgage that has not yet been paid back, or used as security to borrow money:",
        "examples": [
          "A transfer of mortgaged property from joint names to one name is likely to incur a charge.",
          "Each house is worth about £200,000 and neither is mortgaged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person who has borrowed a lot of money to buy property, or the property itself:",
        "examples": [
          "Heavily-mortgaged families are unlikely to take on new challenges.",
          "heavily-mortgaged properties/homes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having borrowed as much money as you possibly can to buy property:",
        "examples": [
          "If you are mortgaged up to the hilt, losing your job is a disaster."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mortgages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an agreement that allows you to borrow money from a bank or similar organization, especially in order to buy a house, or the amount of money itself:",
        "examples": [
          "They took out a £400,000 mortgage (= they borrowed £400,000) to buy the house.",
          "a monthly mortgage payment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to borrow money to buy a house:",
        "examples": [
          "Their home was mortgaged up to the hilt (= the full value of their home had been borrowed)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement that allows you to borrow money from a bank or similar organization by offering something of value, esp. in order to buy a house or apartment, or the amount of money itself:",
        "examples": [
          "They took out a $90,000 mortgage to buy the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer something of value in order to borrow money from a bank or similar organization:",
        "examples": [
          "They had to mortgage their home to borrow enough money to pay for their children’s education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal agreement to borrow money from a bank or other financial organization, especially to buy a house or other property, or the amount of money borrowed:",
        "examples": [
          "apply for/take out/get a mortgage You take out a mortgage on your home at a fixed rate of interest.",
          "pay/pay off/repay a mortgage A large part of the money will be used to pay off a mortgage.",
          "mortgage payment/repayment Once the interest rate rises, they won't be able to afford their monthly mortgage payments.",
          "mortgage arrears/defaults Increases in unemployment will lead to a rise in mortgage arrears.",
          "a 15/25/30-year mortgage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to borrow money using property as security (= an asset that will belong to the lender if the borrower does not pay back the loan):",
        "examples": [
          "mortgage sth to do sth He mortgaged his home to help finance the project.",
          "The company mortgaged its assets to secure a $23 billion credit line."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mortician": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an undertaker",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mortified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very embarrassed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She was absolutely mortified to hear her son swearing at the teacher."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "morton": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which part of a nerve in the sole (= bottom part) of the foot becomes thicker, causing pain and a loss of feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "Morton's metatarsalgia can cause shooting pains in the ball of the foot and the base of the toes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mortuary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building, or a room in a hospital, etc. where dead bodies are kept before they are sent to be buried or burned, sometimes so that they can be examined",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where a dead person is prepared to be buried or burned, and where relatives and friends can see the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a funeral home",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "moscow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Russia, situated in the west of the country",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "moses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small bed for a very young baby, usually made from wicker (= very thin pieces of wood woven together) and able to be carried:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby was sleeping in her moses basket.",
          "Most people are glad to pass on items like monitors, nursing chairs, Moses baskets, and baby slings after they've finished with them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mosque": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building for Islamic religious activities and worship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building for Islamic religious activities and worship",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mosquito": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small flying insect that bites people and animals and sucks their blood:",
        "examples": [
          "Some types of mosquito transmit malaria to humans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small flying insect that bites people and animals, and sucks their blood",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mosquitoes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "moss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small, green or yellow plant that grows especially in wet earth or on rocks, walls, and tree trunks:",
        "examples": [
          "The rocks near the river were covered with moss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small green or yellow plant that grows esp. in wet earth or on rocks, walls, and tree trunks",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mostly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mainly:",
        "examples": [
          "In the smaller towns, it's mostly (= usually) very quiet at nights.",
          "The band are mostly (= most of them are) teenagers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in large degree or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The story seemed to be mostly true.",
          "The group is mostly teenagers, with a few younger children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "motel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hotel for people travelling by car, usually with spaces for cars next to each room",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hotel for people who arrive in their own cars, typically with all the rooms on one floor or a few floors, and with parking spaces near the rooms",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "motels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hotel for people travelling by car, usually with spaces for cars next to each room",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hotel for people who arrive in their own cars, typically with all the rooms on one floor or a few floors, and with parking spaces near the rooms",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "moth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an insect with wings that is similar to a butterfly, usually flies at night, and is attracted to light:",
        "examples": [
          "Some types of moth eat holes in clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insect with wings which is similar to a butterfly and flies esp. at night",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mothballs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, white ball containing a chemical with a strong smell that keeps moths away from clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "I've inherited a vintage fur coat, but it smells like mothballs.",
          "The camphor in mothballs damages natural skins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not being used at the moment, but ready for use if necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is keeping the retired ships in mothballs for emergencies.",
          "Most of the factories are in mothballs and constant blackouts interrupt what little business there is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop work on an idea, plan, or job, but leaving it in such a way that you can start on it again at some point in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Six coal mines were mothballed in the hope that they could be reopened in a time of better economic conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small ball containing chemicals with a strong smell, used esp. to protect wool clothing from moths",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop using a factory, building, etc., but leave it in a condition that allows you to use it again in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory was mothballed two years ago."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "motherfucker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive name for someone you hate or for someone who has made you angry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for thing that you dislike or that has made you angry",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "motherfuckers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive name for someone you hate or for someone who has made you angry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for thing that you dislike or that has made you angry",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "motherhood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state or time of being a mother:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't feel ready for motherhood yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being a mother",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mothering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of caring for children as their mother or of caring for people in the way that a mother does:",
        "examples": [
          "He did not receive good mothering as a child.",
          "a woman's mothering instinct"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "motherless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without a mother:",
        "examples": [
          "a poor motherless child"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "motherly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A motherly woman treats other people with a lot of kindness and love and tries to make certain they are happy.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "typical of a kind or caring mother",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mothers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a female parent:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother was 21 when she got married.",
          "mothers and fathers All the mothers and fathers had been invited to the end-of-term concert.",
          "The little kittens and their mother were all curled up asleep in the same basket.",
          "[ as form of address ] formal or old-fashioned May I borrow your car, Mother?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the title of a woman who is in charge of, or who has a high rank within, a convent (= house of religious women):",
        "examples": [
          "Mother Theresa",
          "mother superior She is our convent's mother superior.",
          "[ as form of address ] Good morning, Mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture used for making sourdough bread, consisting of flour and water that has been allowed to ferment (= to undergo a chemical process of being broken down by bacteria or yeasts) and has been kept from a previous occasion when bread was made:",
        "examples": [
          "Head baker Saci made his mother nearly twenty years ago.",
          "He shows them how to mix older mother dough with fresh new dough for the perfect balance of flavour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance used for making any food or drink that is fermented (= that undergoes a chemical process of being broken down by bacteria or yeasts), that is kept from a previous occasion when the food or drink was made :",
        "examples": [
          "The kefir mother grows slowly from batch to batch.",
          "Here's how to grow a kombucha mother.",
          "Organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar also contains \"mother\", strands of proteins, enzymes and friendly bacteria that give the product a murky appearance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat a person with great kindness and love and to try to protect them from anything dangerous or difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop mothering her - she's 40 years old and can take care of herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female parent:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother was 20 when I was born.",
          "Mother, where’s my red blouse?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the largest or most extreme example of something:",
        "examples": [
          "They got caught in a mother of a storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone with kindness and affection and try to protect that person from danger or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Leave me alone – I don’t need to be mothered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moths": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an insect with wings that is similar to a butterfly, usually flies at night, and is attracted to light:",
        "examples": [
          "Some types of moth eat holes in clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insect with wings which is similar to a butterfly and flies esp. at night",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "motility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability of plants, organisms, and very small forms of of life to be able to move by themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "a motility test",
          "sperm motility"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "motion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of moving, or a particular action or movement:",
        "examples": [
          "The violent motion of the ship upset his stomach.",
          "He rocked the cradle with a gentle backwards and forwards motion.",
          "They showed the goal again in slow motion (= at a slower speed so that the action could be more clearly seen)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a polite way of referring to the process of getting rid of solid waste from the body, or the waste itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The nurse asked if her motions were regular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal suggestion made, discussed, and voted on at a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Someone proposed a motion to increase the membership fee to $500 a year.",
          "The motion was accepted/passed/defeated/rejected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a signal to someone, usually with your hand or head:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw him motion to the man at the door, who quietly left.",
          "Her family all gathered around her, but she motioned them away.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] He motioned me to sit down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of moving, or a particular movement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] His range of motion was exactly equal on both sides.",
          "[ C ] She moved her finger in a circular motion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal request, usually one made, discussed, and voted on at a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Someone made a motion to increase the membership fee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A motion is also a request made to a judge in court for something to happen.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something in motion is moving or operating or has started:",
        "examples": [
          "The alarm rang and suddenly everyone was in motion.",
          "The governor’s request set in motion the process for receiving federal funds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a signal to someone, usually with your hand or head:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He motioned me to sit down.",
          "[ I ] I saw him motion to the man at the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal suggestion made, discussed, and voted on at a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "introduce/make/propose a motion They will propose a motion to move the vote to the evening of June 9.",
          "approve/carry/pass a motion The group unanimously passed a motion endorsing the designs.",
          "defeat/reject a motion",
          "put forward/table/adopt a motion"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "motionless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without moving:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse lay motionless on the ground, as if dead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not moving:",
        "examples": [
          "He looks made of stone, utterly motionless (= completely without movement)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "motions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of moving, or a particular action or movement:",
        "examples": [
          "The violent motion of the ship upset his stomach.",
          "He rocked the cradle with a gentle backwards and forwards motion.",
          "They showed the goal again in slow motion (= at a slower speed so that the action could be more clearly seen)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a polite way of referring to the process of getting rid of solid waste from the body, or the waste itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The nurse asked if her motions were regular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal suggestion made, discussed, and voted on at a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Someone proposed a motion to increase the membership fee to $500 a year.",
          "The motion was accepted/passed/defeated/rejected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a signal to someone, usually with your hand or head:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw him motion to the man at the door, who quietly left.",
          "Her family all gathered around her, but she motioned them away.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] He motioned me to sit down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of moving, or a particular movement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] His range of motion was exactly equal on both sides.",
          "[ C ] She moved her finger in a circular motion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal request, usually one made, discussed, and voted on at a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Someone made a motion to increase the membership fee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A motion is also a request made to a judge in court for something to happen.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something in motion is moving or operating or has started:",
        "examples": [
          "The alarm rang and suddenly everyone was in motion.",
          "The governor’s request set in motion the process for receiving federal funds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a signal to someone, usually with your hand or head:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He motioned me to sit down.",
          "[ I ] I saw him motion to the man at the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal suggestion made, discussed, and voted on at a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "introduce/make/propose a motion They will propose a motion to move the vote to the evening of June 9.",
          "approve/carry/pass a motion The group unanimously passed a motion endorsing the designs.",
          "defeat/reject a motion",
          "put forward/table/adopt a motion"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "motivate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to behave in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Like so many people, he's motivated by greed.",
          "He is genuinely motivated by a desire to help people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone want to do something well:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Teaching is all about motivating people to learn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone eager to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "motivate sb to do sth She managed to motivate staff to work together after the merger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to influence someone's behaviour in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "be motivated by sth He was motivated by greed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "motivated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very enthusiastic or determined because you really want to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our staff members are hard-working and highly motivated.",
          "a very motivated student"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a particular motive (= a reason for behaviour):",
        "examples": [
          "a racially motivated attack"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "motivates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to behave in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Like so many people, he's motivated by greed.",
          "He is genuinely motivated by a desire to help people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone want to do something well:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Teaching is all about motivating people to learn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone eager to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "motivate sb to do sth She managed to motivate staff to work together after the merger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to influence someone's behaviour in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "be motivated by sth He was motivated by greed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "motivating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to make someone eager to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "A motivating manager knows how to help people make things happen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to influence someone to behave in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "motivating factor/force Our concern for our customers is the prime motivating force behind our success."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "motivation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "enthusiasm for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a bright enough student - he just lacks motivation.",
          "There seems to be a lack of motivation among the employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the need or reason for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "What was the motivation for the attack?",
          "The motivation behind the decision is the desire to improve our service to our customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willingness to do something, or something that causes such willingness:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] One motivation for reducing the staff was the need to cut costs.",
          "[ U ] You need a lot of motivation to succeed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Motivation in literature and film is the reason a character behaves a certain way.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "enthusiasm for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Many staff lack motivation and are resistant to change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the need or reason for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "a motivation for sth A major motivation for his later career was to secure a regular financial income.",
          "a motivation behind sth The motivation behind the decision was the desire to cut costs.",
          "the chief/main/primary motivation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "motivational": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "giving you motivation (= enthusiasm and determination):",
        "examples": [
          "He makes money giving motivational speeches to executives.",
          "Her boss admitted insulting her but said it was merely a motivational technique to get her to do better."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to make someone enthusiastic about something:",
        "examples": [
          "They are looking for inspirational and motivational leadership.",
          "He is a consultant and a motivational speaker.",
          "a motivational programme/seminar/talk"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "motivations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "enthusiasm for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a bright enough student - he just lacks motivation.",
          "There seems to be a lack of motivation among the employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the need or reason for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "What was the motivation for the attack?",
          "The motivation behind the decision is the desire to improve our service to our customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willingness to do something, or something that causes such willingness:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] One motivation for reducing the staff was the need to cut costs.",
          "[ U ] You need a lot of motivation to succeed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Motivation in literature and film is the reason a character behaves a certain way.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "enthusiasm for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Many staff lack motivation and are resistant to change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the need or reason for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "a motivation for sth A major motivation for his later career was to secure a regular financial income.",
          "a motivation behind sth The motivation behind the decision was the desire to cut costs.",
          "the chief/main/primary motivation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "motivator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that makes someone enthusiastic about doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "a great/powerful/strong motivator Money is a great motivator.",
          "The teacher was a passionate motivator."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "motive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a reason for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Why would she have killed him? She has no motive.",
          "Does he have a motive for lying about where he was?",
          "What is the motive behind (= the reason for) the bombing?",
          "I think you should examine/question their motives in offering to lend you the money.",
          "She denies that she has an ulterior (= secret) motive for making the donation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of power or force) causing movement or action",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reason for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Does he have a motive for lying about where he was?",
          "Judy moved to Florida because she likes it there, not for any ulterior motive (= secret reason)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "motives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a reason for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Why would she have killed him? She has no motive.",
          "Does he have a motive for lying about where he was?",
          "What is the motive behind (= the reason for) the bombing?",
          "I think you should examine/question their motives in offering to lend you the money.",
          "She denies that she has an ulterior (= secret) motive for making the donation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of power or force) causing movement or action",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reason for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Does he have a motive for lying about where he was?",
          "Judy moved to Florida because she likes it there, not for any ulterior motive (= secret reason)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "motley": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "consisting of many different types that do not appear to go together:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a motley assortment/collection of old furniture in the house we're renting now.",
          "The people who turned up for the meeting were a motley crew (= a group consisting of many different types of people)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of many different types, parts, or colors that do not seem to belong together:",
        "examples": [
          "A motley crew of educators and students gathered at the seminar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "motor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that changes electricity or fuel into movement and makes a machine work:",
        "examples": [
          "The pump is powered by a small electric motor.",
          "Our washing machine needs a new motor.",
          "mainly US A car stood by the curb, its motor (= engine) running."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know anyone who's looking for a second-hand motor?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with cars or other vehicles that have engines and use roads:",
        "examples": [
          "This has been a difficult year for the motor industry/trade.",
          "motor insurance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to muscles that produce movement, or the nerves and parts of the brain that control these muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "He has poor motor control/functions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or increase very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares have motored ahead as profits have risen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drive:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just motoring along, minding my own business, when suddenly I was stopped by the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an engine that makes a machine work or a vehicle move:",
        "examples": [
          "an electric/diesel motor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to muscles that produce movement and the nerves and parts of the brain that control these muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "motor skills"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "motorbike": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a motorcycle:",
        "examples": [
          "She jumped on her motorbike and raced off down the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small motorcycle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "motorbikes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a motorcycle:",
        "examples": [
          "She jumped on her motorbike and raced off down the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small motorcycle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "motorboat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, fast boat that is powered by an engine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small boat that is powered by an engine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "motorcade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of cars and other motor vehicles that moves slowly along a road carrying someone important, especially during an official ceremony",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of cars or other vehicles traveling together, usually one behind the other:",
        "examples": [
          "a presidential motorcade"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "motorcycle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with two wheels and an engine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "motorcycles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with two wheels and an engine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "motorist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who drives a car",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who drives a car or other road vehicle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "motorists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who drives a car",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who drives a car or other road vehicle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "motorized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "specially fitted with an engine or motor:",
        "examples": [
          "a motorized wheelchair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Soldiers who are motorized are provided with wheeled vehicles that have engines:",
        "examples": [
          "motorized infantry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equipped with a motor:",
        "examples": [
          "a motorized wheelchair/telescope"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "motorway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wide road for fast-moving traffic, especially in the UK, Ireland, and some other countries, with a limited number of places at which drivers can enter and leave it:",
        "examples": [
          "Because of the bad weather, motorway (driving) conditions are expected to be hazardous tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressway",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "motown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of popular music that was produced by an American record company based in Detroit in the 1960s and 70s",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "motto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short sentence or phrase that expresses a belief or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Her motto is \"Work hard, play hard\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word, phrase, or sentence that expresses the principles or belief of a person, group, country, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The motto printed on US currency is \"In God We Trust.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mould": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft, green or grey growth that develops on old food or on objects that have been left for too long in warm, wet air:",
        "examples": [
          "There was mould on the cheese."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow container with a particular shape into which soft or liquid substances are poured, so that when the substance becomes hard it takes the shape of the container:",
        "examples": [
          "a cake/jelly mould"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is from or in a particular mould, they have the characteristics typical of a certain type of person:",
        "examples": [
          "He's cast in a very different mould from his brother.",
          "He's a player in the Federer mould."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a soft substance have a particular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "This plastic is going to be moulded into plates.",
          "The children moulded little pots out of/from (= made them by shaping) clay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to change or influence someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He kept trying to mould me into something he wanted me to be."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fit the body very closely:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing an extremely tight costume that moulded to/round the contours of her body."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large pile of earth, stones, etc. like a small hill:",
        "examples": [
          "a burial mound (= a place where people were buried in ancient times)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large pile of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a mound of potatoes/papers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the raised area in baseball from which the pitcher throws the ball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rounded pile of dirt, sand, stones, or other material, or a raised area of earth:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re using that mound of sand to level the ground for our new pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mound is also a rounded mass of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a mound of spaghetti"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mounds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large pile of earth, stones, etc. like a small hill:",
        "examples": [
          "a burial mound (= a place where people were buried in ancient times)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large pile of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a mound of potatoes/papers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the raised area in baseball from which the pitcher throws the ball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rounded pile of dirt, sand, stones, or other material, or a raised area of earth:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re using that mound of sand to level the ground for our new pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mound is also a rounded mass of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a mound of spaghetti"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mount": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to gradually increase, rise, or get bigger:",
        "examples": [
          "The children's excitement is mounting as Christmas gets nearer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get on a horse, bicycle, etc.. in order to ride:",
        "examples": [
          "She mounted her horse and rode off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go up or onto:",
        "examples": [
          "He mounted the platform and began to speak to the assembled crowd.",
          "formal Queen Elizabeth II mounted the throne (= became queen) in 1952."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize and begin an activity or event:",
        "examples": [
          "to mount an attack/campaign/challenge/protest",
          "to mount an exhibition/display"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fix something to a wall, in a frame, etc., so that it can be looked at or used:",
        "examples": [
          "The children's work has been mounted on coloured paper and put up on the walls of the classroom.",
          "The surveillance camera is mounted above the main door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a disk or disk drive available for use on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Mount a remote disk that has some free space on it.",
          "Most desktops will automatically mount the USB disks upon insertion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to place someone on guard:",
        "examples": [
          "Sentries are mounted outside the palace at all times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to guard someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Armed security officers are employed to mount guard over the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "an excellent mount for a child"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something, such as a piece of card, that you put something on to show it:",
        "examples": [
          "A black mount for this picture would look good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mountain or hill, used as part of a name :",
        "examples": [
          "They climbed to the top of Mount Everest.",
          "the peak of Mount Hood"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get onto something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The winners mounted the podium.",
          "[ I ] When the horses were saddled we mounted up and rode away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go up something:",
        "examples": [
          "Reaching the porch, he mounted the steps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase, rise, or get bigger:",
        "examples": [
          "Excitement mounted as the racers neared the finish.",
          "Watch what you eat, because those calories really mount up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare and produce; to organize:",
        "examples": [
          "He has the support needed to mount a successful campaign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attach something to something else so that it can be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’s planning to mount these photographs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used esp. as part of the name of a place) a high hill or mountain:",
        "examples": [
          "Mount Saint Helens",
          "Mt. Fuji"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually increase, rise, or get bigger:",
        "examples": [
          "The pressure is mounting on the policy makers to reach a decision."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mountain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a raised part of the earth's surface, much larger than a hill, the top of which might be covered in snow:",
        "examples": [
          "The Matterhorn is one of the biggest mountains in Europe.",
          "The Rockies are a mountain chain/range in the western United States.",
          "I'd love to go mountain-climbing.",
          "We're going to the mountains (= an area where there are mountains) for our holiday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got a mountain of work to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of food that is stored instead of being sold, so that prices for it do not fall:",
        "examples": [
          "a grain mountain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a raised part of the earth’s surface, larger than a hill:",
        "examples": [
          "the Blue Ridge Mountains",
          "We’re spending the weekend in the mountains (= an area with mountains).",
          "The Rockies form the biggest North American mountain range (= group of mountains)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve got mountains of work to do.",
          "You’ll never eat that mountain of food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of food that is stored instead of being sold, in order to keep prices at high levels:",
        "examples": [
          "a butter/beef/grain mountain"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mountains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used as part of a name for a group of mountains:",
        "examples": [
          "the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mountainside": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the side or slope of a mountain:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you see those goats high up on the mountainside?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sloping side of the mountain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mounted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "riding a horse, or involving people riding horses:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard the sound of a galloping horse on the road, and a mounted man challenged us.",
          "They asked me to join them on a mounted hunt.",
          "mounted police officers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is mounted is fixed to a wall, in a frame, etc., so that it can be looked at or used:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a mounted deer's head above the fireplace.",
          "One of the vehicles carried a mounted machine gun."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mounting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "gradually increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "mounting anxiety/excitement",
          "mounting debts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "increasing or rising:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s been mounting international criticism of the move."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mourn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to feel or express great sadness, especially because of someone's death:",
        "examples": [
          "Queen Victoria mourned Prince Albert/Prince Albert's death for 40 years.",
          "She was still mourning for her brother.",
          "They mourned the passing of an older, simpler way of life (= felt sad because it had stopped existing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or express deep sadness, esp. because of someone’s death:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Frank is mourning the death of his father."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mourned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or express great sadness, especially because of someone's death:",
        "examples": [
          "Queen Victoria mourned Prince Albert/Prince Albert's death for 40 years.",
          "She was still mourning for her brother.",
          "They mourned the passing of an older, simpler way of life (= felt sad because it had stopped existing)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mourners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person at a funeral:",
        "examples": [
          "The dead man's wife and children were the chief mourners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is feeling or expressing sadness, or who is at a funeral",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mournful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very sad:",
        "examples": [
          "a mournful expression",
          "mournful music"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mourning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great sadness felt because someone has died:",
        "examples": [
          "Shops were closed as a sign of mourning for the king.",
          "He was in mourning for his wife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the usually black clothes that are worn in some countries as an expression of sadness about someone's death",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud crying that people in some countries make when someone dies:",
        "examples": [
          "The mourning could be heard all day and all night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mourns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to feel or express great sadness, especially because of someone's death:",
        "examples": [
          "Queen Victoria mourned Prince Albert/Prince Albert's death for 40 years.",
          "She was still mourning for her brother.",
          "They mourned the passing of an older, simpler way of life (= felt sad because it had stopped existing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or express deep sadness, esp. because of someone’s death:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Frank is mourning the death of his father."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small mammal with short fur, a pointed face, and a long tail:",
        "examples": [
          "a field mouse",
          "a pet mouse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small device that you move across a surface in order to move a cursor on your computer screen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shy, quiet, nervous person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of small rodent (= small mammal with sharp teeth) that has short, usually brown, gray, or white hair, a pointed face, and a long tail:",
        "examples": [
          "a field mouse",
          "pet mice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small device with a ball inside that is moved by hand across a flat surface to control the movement of the cursor (= symbol that shows your position) on a computer screen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of equipment that you move across a desk etc. in order to move the cursor on your computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "Hold down the control key and click the mouse."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mousetrap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small device that is used in houses and other buildings for catching and killing mice",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small device used for catching and usually killing mice",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "moussaka": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dish, originally from Greece, consisting of meat, tomato, and aubergine (= a large, purple vegetable) with cheese on top",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mousse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a light cold food made from eggs mixed with cream:",
        "examples": [
          "chocolate mousse",
          "salmon mousse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light substance that is put on the hair or skin to improve its appearance or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "styling mousse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light food made from eggs mixed together with cream and other things, such as fruit, chocolate, or fish, and served cold:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a chocolate mousse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light, creamy substance that is put on the hair or skin to improve its appearance or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "styling/conditioning mousse"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moustache": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "hair that a man grows above his upper lip:",
        "examples": [
          "Groucho Marx had a thick, black moustache."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mustache",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mouth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the opening in the face of a person or animal, consisting of the lips and the space between them, or the space behind containing the teeth and the tongue:",
        "examples": [
          "Open your mouth wide and say \"Ah\".",
          "You shouldn't put so much food in your mouth at once."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opening of a narrow container, the opening of a hole or cave, or the place where a river flows into the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Quebec is at the mouth of the St Lawrence River."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form words with the lips without making any sound:",
        "examples": [
          "It looks to me as if the singers are only mouthing the words .",
          "[ + speech ] \"Can we go?\" mouthed Mary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something in a way that is not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't want to stand here listening to you mouthing apologies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opening in the face used by a person or animal to eat and drink:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish you wouldn’t chew with your mouth open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opening of a hole or cave:",
        "examples": [
          "We looked down into the mouth of the volcano."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The mouth of a river is the place where it flows into the sea.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The opening of a bottle or jar is also called a mouth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move the lips as if speaking a word:",
        "examples": [
          "I mouthed a single word, \"Please.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mouthed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a mouth or way of talking of the stated type:",
        "examples": [
          "a loud-mouthed teenager (= talking very loudly, especially to attract attention)",
          "a foul-mouthed drunk (= often swearing)",
          "We stared open-mouthed (= in surprise) as the elephant walked slowly down Fairview Close."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mouthful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of food or drink that fills your mouth, or that you put into your mouth at one time:",
        "examples": [
          "He only ate a few mouthfuls of meat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase that is difficult to pronounce or that has a lot of syllables:",
        "examples": [
          "I've always called myself Henny because it's less of a mouthful than Henrietta."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of food or drink that fills your mouth, or that you put into your mouth at one time:",
        "examples": [
          "Marj forked up a mouthful of pie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A mouthful is also a long word or sentence, or something said that has a lot of meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a mouthful to say on the subject."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mouthing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form words with the lips without making any sound:",
        "examples": [
          "It looks to me as if the singers are only mouthing the words .",
          "[ + speech ] \"Can we go?\" mouthed Mary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something in a way that is not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't want to stand here listening to you mouthing apologies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mouthpiece": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a phone, musical instrument, or other device that goes near or between the lips:",
        "examples": [
          "To play the recorder, blow gently into the mouthpiece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or a newspaper that only expresses the opinions of one particular organization:",
        "examples": [
          "This newspaper is just a Republican mouthpiece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a musical instrument, telephone, or other device that goes near, on, or between the lips",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or a newspaper that expresses the opinions of others:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a mouthpiece for the pharmaceutical industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mouths": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the opening in the face of a person or animal, consisting of the lips and the space between them, or the space behind containing the teeth and the tongue:",
        "examples": [
          "Open your mouth wide and say \"Ah\".",
          "You shouldn't put so much food in your mouth at once."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opening of a narrow container, the opening of a hole or cave, or the place where a river flows into the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Quebec is at the mouth of the St Lawrence River."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form words with the lips without making any sound:",
        "examples": [
          "It looks to me as if the singers are only mouthing the words .",
          "[ + speech ] \"Can we go?\" mouthed Mary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something in a way that is not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't want to stand here listening to you mouthing apologies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opening in the face used by a person or animal to eat and drink:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish you wouldn’t chew with your mouth open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opening of a hole or cave:",
        "examples": [
          "We looked down into the mouth of the volcano."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The mouth of a river is the place where it flows into the sea.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The opening of a bottle or jar is also called a mouth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move the lips as if speaking a word:",
        "examples": [
          "I mouthed a single word, \"Please.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mouthwash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liquid used for keeping the mouth clean and smelling fresh",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid used for keeping the mouth clean and smelling fresh",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "moveable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "property that you own and can take with you, which does not include houses, apartments, or land:",
        "examples": [
          "Works of art are regarded as moveable property."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having strong feelings of sadness or sympathy, because of something someone has said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "When she told me about her daughter's death, I was too moved even to speak."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "movement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a change of position:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a sudden movement and frightened the bird away.",
          "For a long time after the accident, he had no movement in (= was unable to move) his legs.",
          "Her movements were somewhat clumsy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what someone is doing during a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know his movements this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people with a particular set of aims or ideas :",
        "examples": [
          "the women's movement",
          "the antiwar movement",
          "The suffragette movement campaigned for votes for women.",
          "He was a prominent member of the artistic movement known as the Ashcan School.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Mulligan became involved in a movement to develop a different style of jazz."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people change their opinion or the way that they live or work:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a movement towards more women going back to work while their children are still young.",
          "Recently there has been some movement away from traditional methods of teaching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something develops, changes, or happens in a particular way or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been little movement in the dollar (= it has not changed in value very much) today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the main parts of a piece of classical music:",
        "examples": [
          "Beethoven's fifth symphony has four movements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a clock or watch that turns the hands (= thin sticks) that point to the time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used especially by doctors and nurses) an act of emptying the bowels:",
        "examples": [
          "When did you last have a (bowel) movement?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of changing a situation or event, or of changing the way something happens or is done:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There has been a movement toward smaller families."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people with a particular set of aims:",
        "examples": [
          "The women’s movement works for better job opportunities for women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change of position or place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Fire doors should be kept closed to prevent the movement of fire from one area to another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in the place or position of your body or a part of your body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the movements of the dancers",
          "[ U ] There was no movement in his legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in a number, price, etc. for example on a financial market:",
        "examples": [
          "movements in sth Short-term movements in currency are difficult to predict.",
          "This stock market report discusses the latest trends and reasons behind share price movements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organized group of people who work together to achieve or oppose something:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been in the environmental movement for 35 years.",
          "the labour/labor/(trade) union movement",
          "the civil-rights/women's movement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of moving or being transported from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "the company's movement of jobs abroad",
          "We want to remove restrictions on trade and movements of capital.",
          "Under European law product safety takes precedence over freedom of movement for the product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing from one particular system, activity, etc. to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a movement to/towards/from sth The movement toward free trade lies at the heart of globalization."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "movements": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "what someone is doing during a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know his movements this week.",
          "He was convinced that government agencies were trying to track his movements.",
          "She wears an electronic ankle bracelet that allows the authorities to monitor her movements.",
          "He had been careful to disguise his movements.",
          "The police started to intercept her phone calls and track her movements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps people move their possessions to a different place to live or work",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in descriptions of how someone dances:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a great mover."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that sells very well:",
        "examples": [
          "These skirts have been one of our best movers this spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who formally makes a suggestion during a formal meeting or discussion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company's shares that change in value during a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Among movers today, brewer Bavaria fell 1.5 percent to 3,250 pesos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or a company whose business is to move furniture and other possessions to a different place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company whose shares go up or down in value during a particular period, often a particular day:",
        "examples": [
          "Notable movers amongst the blue chips included three of the City's leading investment banks.",
          "big/major/market mover The biggest mover in the leading index was the German telecoms giant, up 5.3p to 149.9p."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or person that does something new or makes something happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The company was an early mover into online gambling.",
          "He was portrayed as the main mover behind the dismissals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that transports furniture and other goods for companies or people when they go to a different place to work or live:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposal does not address costs for hiring professional movers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has a lot of influence in a particular organization or group:",
        "examples": [
          "Movers and shakers in the business world could play an important role in choosing both the Republican and Democratic nominees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "movers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who helps people move their possessions to a different place to live or work",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in descriptions of how someone dances:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a great mover."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that sells very well:",
        "examples": [
          "These skirts have been one of our best movers this spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who formally makes a suggestion during a formal meeting or discussion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company's shares that change in value during a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Among movers today, brewer Bavaria fell 1.5 percent to 3,250 pesos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or a company whose business is to move furniture and other possessions to a different place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company whose shares go up or down in value during a particular period, often a particular day:",
        "examples": [
          "Notable movers amongst the blue chips included three of the City's leading investment banks.",
          "big/major/market mover The biggest mover in the leading index was the German telecoms giant, up 5.3p to 149.9p."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or person that does something new or makes something happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The company was an early mover into online gambling.",
          "He was portrayed as the main mover behind the dismissals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that transports furniture and other goods for companies or people when they go to a different place to work or live:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposal does not address costs for hiring professional movers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has a lot of influence in a particular organization or group:",
        "examples": [
          "Movers and shakers in the business world could play an important role in choosing both the Republican and Democratic nominees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) change position:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm so cold I can't move my fingers.",
          "Will you help me move this table to the back room?",
          "Can we move (= change the time of) the meeting from 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. ?",
          "Don't move! Stay right where you are.",
          "I thought I could hear someone moving about/around upstairs.",
          "If you move along/over/up (= go further to the side, back, or front) a little, Tess can sit next to me.",
          "Police officers at the scene of the accident were asking people to move along/on (= to go to a different place).",
          "Come on, it's time we were moving (= time for us to leave).",
          "Let's stay here tonight, then move on (= continue our journey) tomorrow morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the position of one of the pieces used in a board game:",
        "examples": [
          "In chess, the pieces can only move in certain directions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a different place to live or work:",
        "examples": [
          "We're moving to Paris.",
          "They've bought a new house, but it will need a lot of work before they can move into it/move in.",
          "I hear Paula has moved in with her boyfriend (= gone to live in his house).",
          "The couple next door moved away (= went to live somewhere else) last year.",
          "A lot of businesses are moving out of London because it's too expensive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave your home in order to live in a new one:",
        "examples": [
          "We're moving house next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) progress, change, or happen in a particular way or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge's decision will allow the case to move forward.",
          "If you want to move ahead in your career, you'll have to work harder.",
          "Share prices moved up/down slowly yesterday.",
          "Sophie has been moved up/down a grade at school.",
          "It's time this company moved into (= started to take advantage of the benefits of) the digital age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to take action:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] formal I can't imagine what could have moved him to say such a thing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) change an opinion or the way in which you live or work:",
        "examples": [
          "He's made up his mind, and nothing you can say will move him on the issue.",
          "More and more people are movingaway from/towards vegetarianism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to have strong feelings, such as sadness, sympathy, happiness, or admiration:",
        "examples": [
          "She said that she was deeply moved by all the letters of sympathy she had received.",
          "It was such a sad film that it moved him to tears (= made him cry)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell:",
        "examples": [
          "No one wants to buy these toys - we just can't move them.",
          "This new shampoo is moving really fast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time with people:",
        "examples": [
          "She moves in/among a very small circle of people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest something, especially formally at a meeting or in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "A vote was just about to be taken when someone stood up and said that they wished to move an amendment.",
          "[ + that ] I move that the proposal be accepted.",
          "Your Honour, we wish to move for dismissal of the charges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used especially by doctors and nurses) to pass the contents of the bowels out of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor asked him if he'd moved his bowels that day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of moving:",
        "examples": [
          "She held the gun to his head and said, \"One move and you're dead!\"",
          "I hate the way my boss watches my every move (= watches everything I do)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement or series of movements that form part of a dance:",
        "examples": [
          "I picked up some new dance moves.",
          "Show us your moves!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some board games, a change of the position of one of the pieces used to play the game, or a change of position that is allowed by the rules, or a player's turn to move their piece:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes a long time to learn all the moves in chess.",
          "It's your move."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you go to live or work in a different place:",
        "examples": [
          "We've had four moves in three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action taken to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Buying those shares was a good move.",
          "This move towards improving childcare facilities has been widely welcomed.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The city council is making a move to improve traffic flow in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a different place in order to live or work, or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The company announced it would be moving staff from Houston to Dallas early next year.",
          "move to/into a place I got a promotion last year that meant moving to Brussels.",
          "For many years the trend has been for people to move from rural to urban areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a store, office, factory, etc. moves, or if someone moves it, it becomes situated in another place:",
        "examples": [
          "move to/from a place The bank's headquarters have now moved to Amsterdam.",
          "move offices/headquarters/operations Airline operations are in the process of being moved to Terminal 2."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the job that you do, or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "If you're not happy working in your current team, we can move you.",
          "move sb to sth After only six months at the firm, he was moved to sales.",
          "move to/from/into sth She wants to move into corporate finance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take action or make progress:",
        "examples": [
          "One financial analyst said the court decision could prompt the company to move more quickly on the issue.",
          "move ahead/forward/away from sth The state is moving ahead with legislation reforms for small businesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a product moves, or if a store, company, etc. moves it, it sells quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Our latest range of Internet TVs is really moving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially suggest something during a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "move that I move that we adopt the resolution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "action that a person or organization takes in order to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "a move to do sth Moves to block free access to music on the Internet have met with limited success.",
          "a move by sb/sth Economists said a move by Japan to cut interest rates in isolation would have little effect on currency levels.",
          "make a move (to do sth) Moves are being made to help future doctors make objective decisions.",
          "first/next/latest move Our next move will crucially depend on the latest figures for inflation.",
          "a bold/strategic/dramatic move Strategic moves announced with the interim results should strengthen the balance sheet and improve cash flow.",
          "a move comes/follows The company's move comes as part of a wider industry crackdown on insurance fraud.",
          "applaud/approve/condemn a move Investors are expected to applaud the move."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing from one system, activity, etc. to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a move to/into sth Environmentalists have welcomed the move to congestion charging.",
          "a move (away) from sth We have incorporated several new concepts in recent months, including a move from commission-only staff to a team bonus structure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing the place where you live or work, or trading in a new place:",
        "examples": [
          "a move from/to/into a place The move into Italy is part of a wider international expansion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "movie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a film shown in a cinema or on television and often telling a story:",
        "examples": [
          "My favourite movie is \"Casablanca\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cinema or group of cinemas:",
        "examples": [
          "What's on/showing at the movies this week?",
          "Do you want to go to the movies tonight?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business of making films:",
        "examples": [
          "She has worked in the movies all her life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of moving pictures, often telling a story, usually shown in a theater or on television; film",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A movie theater is a building in which movies are shown.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "movies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the showing of movies at a theater:",
        "examples": [
          "We went to the movies last night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A moving object is one that moves:",
        "examples": [
          "a moving target",
          "moving parts in a machine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing strong feelings of sadness or sympathy:",
        "examples": [
          "a very moving story",
          "I find some of Brahms's music deeply moving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing someone to take action:",
        "examples": [
          "Local parents were the moving force/spirit behind the safety improvements at the playground (= they were the people who made them happen)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of going to a different place to live or work:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate moving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of someone going to live or work in a different place, or of a company taking all or part of its business to a different place:",
        "examples": [
          "Any moving expenses will be paid by the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cut plants, such as grass or wheat, that have long, thin stems and grow close together:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't mow the grass/lawn if it's wet.",
          "I love the smell of new-mown hay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut grass or grain with a machine or tool with a blade:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] You can’t mow the grass if it’s wet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mowed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cut plants, such as grass or wheat, that have long, thin stems and grow close together:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't mow the grass/lawn if it's wet.",
          "I love the smell of new-mown hay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut grass or grain with a machine or tool with a blade:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] You can’t mow the grass if it’s wet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mower": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine for cutting grass:",
        "examples": [
          "a petrol mower"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mowing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cut plants, such as grass or wheat, that have long, thin stems and grow close together:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't mow the grass/lawn if it's wet.",
          "I love the smell of new-mown hay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut grass or grain with a machine or tool with a blade:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] You can’t mow the grass if it’s wet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cut plants, such as grass or wheat, that have long, thin stems and grow close together:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't mow the grass/lawn if it's wet.",
          "I love the smell of new-mown hay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut grass or grain with a machine or tool with a blade:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] You can’t mow the grass if it’s wet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "moxie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "confidence and determination:",
        "examples": [
          "It took some moxie to talk Pat into making that change."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mozambique": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in Southern Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mozzarella": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft white Italian cheese",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Robert Smith MP",
          "Who is the MP for Cambridge?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Member of Parliament: a person who has been elected to the parliament of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "Following the crisis, a committee of MPs called for external regulation at the bank.",
          "He is the MP for Derby.",
          "a Conservative/Liberal Democrat/Labour MP",
          "Julia Taylor MP"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for master production scheduling: a process in which the materials, money, time, etc. needed to manufacture something are formally agreed, based on a previous business plan",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mri": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for magnetic resonance imaging: a system for producing electronic pictures of the organs inside a person's body, using radio waves and a strong magnetic field",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mrs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a title used before the family name or full name of a married woman who has no other title:",
        "examples": [
          "Mrs Wood/Mrs Jean Wood",
          "[ as form of address ] Hello, Mrs Grant, how are you today?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when expressing the idea that a woman is typical of or represents a quality, activity, or place:",
        "examples": [
          "Mrs Average (= a woman who is typical of an ordinary woman)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title for a married woman, used before the family name or full name:",
        "examples": [
          "Mrs. Schultz/Mrs. Doris Schultz",
          "Hello, Mrs. Taylor, how are you today?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title used before the family name or full name of a woman, used to avoid saying if she is married or not:",
        "examples": [
          "Ms Hill/Ms Paula Hill",
          "[ as form of address ] What can I do for you, Ms Wood?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Mississippi: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title for a woman, used before the family name or full name:",
        "examples": [
          "Ms. McCracken/Ms. Elizabeth McCracken",
          "What can I do for you, Ms. Jackson?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Master of Science:",
        "examples": [
          "Marj has an M.S. in biology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Mt Everest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Montana: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mu": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the 12th letter of the Greek alphabet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "muck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mud, dirt, or a sticky natural substance such as animal waste:",
        "examples": [
          "There was green muck at the bottom of the boat.",
          "You're treading muck into the carpet with your dirty shoes!",
          "a pile of dog muck"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you consider very unpleasant or very low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not eating that muck!",
          "The immigrants were treated like muck (= treated badly, as if they were not important)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wet, sticky dirt:",
        "examples": [
          "It was hard to walk in the muck."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mucking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to share the work that needs to be done:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn't mind mucking in with the rest of us when there's work to be done."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mucus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick liquid produced inside the nose and other parts of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "This drug reduces mucus production in the gut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sticky, wet liquid produced by glands (= special organs) inside the nose, throat, and other parts of the body that help to protect them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mud": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "earth that has been mixed with water:",
        "examples": [
          "The vehicles got bogged down in the heavy mud.",
          "Modern houses have replaced the one-room mud huts with grass roofs that had been home to generations of peasants.",
          "These mud flats (= level ground near the sea) are a site of special scientific interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wet, sticky earth:",
        "examples": [
          "The car got stuck in the mud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "muddle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an untidy or confused state:",
        "examples": [
          "The documents were in a muddle.",
          "Whenever I go to Europe I get in a muddle about/over (= become confused about) how much things cost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a messy and confused state:",
        "examples": [
          "Her life was in a muddle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "muddled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "badly organized or confusing:",
        "examples": [
          "a muddled legal situation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is muddled is confused:",
        "examples": [
          "He became increasingly muddled as he grew older."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "confusing and not clearly reasoned:",
        "examples": [
          "muddled thinking",
          "The book's message is hopelessly muddled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "muddy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered by or containing mud (= wet, sticky earth):",
        "examples": [
          "Don't bring those muddy boots inside!",
          "muddy water"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Muddy colours are dark and not bright:",
        "examples": [
          "The room has been painted in muddy browns and greens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put mud (= wet, sticky earth) into something or cover something with mud:",
        "examples": [
          "Industrial activity has muddied the river."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mudslide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mass of mud (= wet earth) moving suddenly and quickly down a steep slope",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of wet dirt that moves down a hill or mountain and that can cause a lot of death and destruction:",
        "examples": [
          "The vice president surveyed the damage today from flooding and mudslides."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "muezzin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who calls Muslims to prayer from the tower of a mosque (= a Muslim holy building)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "muff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short tube of fur or warm cloth, used by women in the past to keep their hands warm in cold weather",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially in sport, a mistake, a dropped catch, or a badly performed action:",
        "examples": [
          "His World Series muff lives in infamy.",
          "One of the scratch runs was thanks to Rodriguez's muff of an easy bouncer in the sixth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil an opportunity or do something badly:",
        "examples": [
          "I only had two lines in the whole play and I muffed them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to fail to catch a ball or to perform an action badly:",
        "examples": [
          "Williams muffed the handover, preventing the US team from even finishing the 4x100 relay.",
          "Samuel muffed his tackle, and Johnson scored from six yards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to catch a ball, or do something badly:",
        "examples": [
          "She muffed her lines in her first stage appearance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "muffin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small sweet cake that often has fruit inside it:",
        "examples": [
          "blueberry muffins"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small round flat type of bread, usually sliced in two and eaten hot with butter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round, usually sweet bread, baked in a pan",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "muffins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small sweet cake that often has fruit inside it:",
        "examples": [
          "blueberry muffins"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small round flat type of bread, usually sliced in two and eaten hot with butter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round, usually sweet bread, baked in a pan",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "muffled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A muffled sound is quiet or not clear:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear muffled voices next door but couldn't make out any words.",
          "The muffled roar of traffic could be heard in the distance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "muffler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a vehicle that reduces noise from the engine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick scarf (= long piece of cloth worn around the neck)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long strip of cloth, often of wool, worn around the neck for warmth; scarf",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device on a vehicle which reduces noise",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "muffles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a sound quieter and less clear:",
        "examples": [
          "The house has double-glazed windows to muffle the noise of aircraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less strong or clear:",
        "examples": [
          "The report concluded that business pressure on the government had muffled the impact of the legislation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wear thick warm clothes in order to keep warm:",
        "examples": [
          "I was muffled up against the cold in a scarf and hat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sound quieter and less clear:",
        "examples": [
          "Ted and I looked at each other with open mouths and muffled our laughs in our sleeves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mug": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large cup with straight sides used for hot drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "I made myself a large mug of cocoa (= enough to fill a mug) and went to bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy glass with a handle and usually with patterns cut into its side, out of which you drink beer:",
        "examples": [
          "We all raised our wine glasses and beer mugs to toast the happy couple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is stupid and easily deceived:",
        "examples": [
          "He's such a mug, he believes everything she tells him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's face:",
        "examples": [
          "his ugly mug"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack a person in a public place and steal their money:",
        "examples": [
          "He was mugged in broad daylight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large cup with a handle on the side, used esp. for hot drinks, and usually used without a saucer (= plate below it)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack a person, using force or threats of force to steal the person’s money or possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "He was mugged in broad daylight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mugged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "muggy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When the weather is muggy, it is unpleasantly warm and the air contains a lot of water.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of weather) very warm and humid (= containing a lot of very small drops of water in the air)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mugs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large cup with straight sides used for hot drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "I made myself a large mug of cocoa (= enough to fill a mug) and went to bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy glass with a handle and usually with patterns cut into its side, out of which you drink beer:",
        "examples": [
          "We all raised our wine glasses and beer mugs to toast the happy couple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is stupid and easily deceived:",
        "examples": [
          "He's such a mug, he believes everything she tells him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's face:",
        "examples": [
          "his ugly mug"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack a person in a public place and steal their money:",
        "examples": [
          "He was mugged in broad daylight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large cup with a handle on the side, used esp. for hot drinks, and usually used without a saucer (= plate below it)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack a person, using force or threats of force to steal the person’s money or possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "He was mugged in broad daylight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "muhammad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the Arab prophet through whom the Koran was revealed and the religion of Islam established and completed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mujahideen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Muslims who are fighting in support of Islam",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mulberry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small soft purple fruit, or the tree that has these fruit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tree with wide, dark green leaves, or its small purple or white fruit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mulch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a covering of decaying leaves that is spread over the soil in order to keep water in it or to improve it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put mulch on or around something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + adv/prep ] Mulch around the base of the roses.",
          "Mulch the roses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a covering, esp. of decaying leaves, grass, or plant material, used to keep water in the earth near plants or to protect them from weeds (= unwanted plants)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mule": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal whose mother is a horse and whose father is a donkey, used especially for transporting goods",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who agrees to carry illegal drugs into another country in return for payment by the person selling the drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "These very poor women who are used as mules by drug barons often get long prison sentences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman's shoe or slipper that has no back",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal whose mother is a horse and whose father is a donkey, used esp. for transporting loads",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mules": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal whose mother is a horse and whose father is a donkey, used especially for transporting goods",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who agrees to carry illegal drugs into another country in return for payment by the person selling the drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "These very poor women who are used as mules by drug barons often get long prison sentences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman's shoe or slipper that has no back",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal whose mother is a horse and whose father is a donkey, used esp. for transporting loads",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mull": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to heat wine or beer with added sugar and spices:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you ever tried mulling cider?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mullah": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an Islamic religious teacher or leader",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an Islamic religious teacher or leader",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mullet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small sea fish that can be cooked and eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "red mullet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a men's hairstyle, popular in the 1980s, in which the hair on top and at the sides of the head is short and the hair at the back is long",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mulligan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stew made from whatever meat and vegetables are available, cooked slowly together:",
        "examples": [
          "This mulligan stew uses chicken as a base with potatoes, carrots, and parsnips.",
          "I was served with a steaming plate of mulligan, a popular dish with the mountain men."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "multifaceted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having many different parts or sides:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a multifaceted business, offering a range of services."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "multinational": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving several different countries, or (of a business) producing and selling goods in several different countries:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN has sent a multinational peace-keeping force.",
          "a major multinational food company"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large and powerful company that produces and sells goods in many different countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Are multinationals now more powerful than governments?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving or relating to different countries, or (of a business) operating in different countries:",
        "examples": [
          "multinational corporations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large company that has offices, stores, etc. in many different countries but that is controlled from the country where it was started. A company with a quarter or more of its sales in other countries is considered to be a multinational:",
        "examples": [
          "If multinationals become more important than governments, they can act as major forces of economic change.",
          "a big/large/leading multinational"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a multinational organization is very large and has offices, stores, etc. in many diffferent countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Over the years the firm has grown into a multinational organization with more than 200 affiliates in 17 countries.",
          "a multinational business/bank/enterprise"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or involving several different countries:",
        "examples": [
          "The joint venture will be undertaken by a multinational group of 41 countries.",
          "multinational agreements"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "multiple": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very many of the same type, or of different types:",
        "examples": [
          "The young man died of multiple burns.",
          "We made multiple copies of the report.",
          "We offer multiple (= many different) payment options."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number that can be divided by a smaller number an exact number of times:",
        "examples": [
          "18 is a multiple of 3, because 18 = 3 x 6."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large company that has shops in many towns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having more than one and usually several of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the multiple-family domestic groups contained two small families living together.",
          "They studied the children's vocabularies and early multiple-word utterances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of or involving many things or types of things:",
        "examples": [
          "Make multiple copies of the report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number that results from multiplying one number by another when at least one of them is a whole number (= a number with no part of a number after it):",
        "examples": [
          "18 is a multiple of 3, because 6×3=18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving many different people or things, or many different types of people or things :",
        "examples": [
          "The company has grown through acquisition and now produces multiple brands for multiple markets.",
          "Our produce is shipped from multiple locations around the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the current price of one of a company's shares divided by the amount of profit related to it that the company makes in a year. Multiples are used to compare the prices of different shares:",
        "examples": [
          "In valuation terms, the 38% share price appreciation since May has pushed the firm's multiple to record high levels.",
          "a forward/price earnings multiple"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of many stores with the same name that are all owned by the same company:",
        "examples": [
          "Supermarket multiples continue to dominate sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number that is the result of multiplying one number by another:",
        "examples": [
          "a multiple of sth Many people have borrowed huge multiples of their salary in order to buy a home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is sold, paid for, etc. in multiples of 5/100/1000, etc. is sold or paid for at one time by that amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Savers can put between £20 and £400 a month into a Yearly Plan with instalments in multiples of £5."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "multiplied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add a number to itself a particular number of times:",
        "examples": [
          "If you multiply seven by 15 you get 105.",
          "When you multiply two odd numbers, is the answer always odd?",
          "I remember learning how to multiply and divide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase, or to increase something, very much in number:",
        "examples": [
          "Alzheimer's Disease affects more than 4 million Americans today, and the number is expected to multiply rapidly as the population ages.",
          "Major publishers are multiplying the number of titles offered in digital form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of living things, to increase by producing new young animals, bacteria, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "18 birds multiplied to 100 in just three years.",
          "In warm weather these germs multiply rapidly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "multiply": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to add a number to itself a particular number of times:",
        "examples": [
          "If you multiply seven by 15 you get 105.",
          "When you multiply two odd numbers, is the answer always odd?",
          "I remember learning how to multiply and divide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase, or to increase something, very much in number:",
        "examples": [
          "Alzheimer's Disease affects more than 4 million Americans today, and the number is expected to multiply rapidly as the population ages.",
          "Major publishers are multiplying the number of titles offered in digital form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of living things, to increase by producing new young animals, bacteria, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "18 birds multiplied to 100 in just three years.",
          "In warm weather these germs multiply rapidly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add a number to itself a particular number of times:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] If you multiply 7 by 15 you get 105."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase greatly in number:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The viruses multiply within the body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase a lot in number or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Lawsuits against big drugs companies have multiplied in recent years.",
          "According to Peruvian authorities, chemical fertilizers are multiplying coca leaf production by up to 1,000% per hectare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you multiply a number, you add another number to it a particular number of times:",
        "examples": [
          "multiply sth by 6/50/120, etc. Multiply your income by 3 to get a rough idea of what size of mortgage you can apply for.",
          "be multiplied by 6/50/120, etc. The total figure must be multiplied by 75% to produce the amount paid out to investors.",
          "They learn how to add, subtract, divide, and multiply."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "multiplying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add a number to itself a particular number of times:",
        "examples": [
          "If you multiply seven by 15 you get 105.",
          "When you multiply two odd numbers, is the answer always odd?",
          "I remember learning how to multiply and divide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase, or to increase something, very much in number:",
        "examples": [
          "Alzheimer's Disease affects more than 4 million Americans today, and the number is expected to multiply rapidly as the population ages.",
          "Major publishers are multiplying the number of titles offered in digital form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of living things, to increase by producing new young animals, bacteria, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "18 birds multiplied to 100 in just three years.",
          "In warm weather these germs multiply rapidly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "multitude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large number of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "The city has a multitude of problems, from homelessness to drugs and murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large crowd of people:",
        "examples": [
          "He stepped out onto the balcony to address the multitude below.",
          "She couldn't get through the multitude surrounding the stage.",
          "The multitude called for his execution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large numbers of people:",
        "examples": [
          "the multitudes using the internet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ordinary people who form the largest group in a society",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Two large circles are surrounded by a multitude of small, colorful squares.",
          "[ pl ] As manager of the restaurant, his job is to feed the multitudes (= large numbers of people)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "multitudes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "large numbers of people:",
        "examples": [
          "the multitudes using the internet",
          "Somehow, we made our way through the multitudes and found a square of grass to sit on.",
          "We need to think very seriously about how we're going to care for the multitudes of elderly without resources to care for themselves.",
          "We had no hope of finding her among the multitudes assembled.",
          "We could just about glimpse the singer from the back of the multitudes in Central Park."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mother:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll ask my mum if I can go.",
          "[ as form of address ] Happy birthday, Mum .",
          "All the mums and dads are invited to the school play at the end of the year.",
          "She loves being a mum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say nothing about a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not official yet, so keep mum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "silent in order not to tell anyone what you know:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor is keeping mum about his plans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofchrysanthemum",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mumbai": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city on the west coast of India that is the capital of Maharashtra state. It used to be called Bombay.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mumble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak quietly and in a way that is not clear so that the words are difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "She mumbled something about being too busy.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I'm sorry,\" he mumbled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak quietly or in an unclear way so that the words are difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She mumbled something about needing to be home, then left.",
          "[ I ] He often mumbles, and I never know what he’s asking me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mumbles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak quietly and in a way that is not clear so that the words are difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "She mumbled something about being too busy.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I'm sorry,\" he mumbled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak quietly or in an unclear way so that the words are difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She mumbled something about needing to be home, then left.",
          "[ I ] He often mumbles, and I never know what he’s asking me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mumbling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak quietly and in a way that is not clear so that the words are difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "She mumbled something about being too busy.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I'm sorry,\" he mumbled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mummies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "child's word for mother:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] I want to go home, Mummy.",
          "Could I speak to your mummy please, Phoebe?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in ancient Egypt) a dead body that is prevented from decaying by being treated with special substances before being wrapped in cloth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in ancient Egypt) a dead body that has been preserved from decay, esp. by being treated with special substances before being wrapped in cloth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mummy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "child's word for mother:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] I want to go home, Mummy.",
          "Could I speak to your mummy please, Phoebe?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in ancient Egypt) a dead body that is prevented from decaying by being treated with special substances before being wrapped in cloth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in ancient Egypt) a dead body that has been preserved from decay, esp. by being treated with special substances before being wrapped in cloth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mums": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of several types of garden plant, including some with many small flowers and some with few but very large flowers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of several types of garden plants that flower in the fall, including some that produce many small flowers and others that have very large, brightly colored flowers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "munch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to eat something, especially noisily:",
        "examples": [
          "He was munching on an apple.",
          "We watched her munch her way through a bag of peanuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we get some munch, then?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat something with a loud chewing sound, or to snack (= eat a small amount of food between meals):",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He was munching on an apple."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "munches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to eat something, especially noisily:",
        "examples": [
          "He was munching on an apple.",
          "We watched her munch her way through a bag of peanuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we get some munch, then?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat something with a loud chewing sound, or to snack (= eat a small amount of food between meals):",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He was munching on an apple."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "munching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat something, especially noisily:",
        "examples": [
          "He was munching on an apple.",
          "We watched her munch her way through a bag of peanuts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mundane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very ordinary and therefore not interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "Mundane matters such as paying bills and shopping for food do not interest her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ordinary and not interesting in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "The show was just another mundane family sitcom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mung": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small bean that is often used in Chinese cooking and is eaten when it has grown long shoots",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "munich": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a city in southern Germany that is the capital city of the state of Bavaria",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "municipal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or belonging to a town or city:",
        "examples": [
          "municipal authorities",
          "municipal tennis courts",
          "municipal elections"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or belonging to a town or city:",
        "examples": [
          "municipal services"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to municipal bonds (= bonds sold by a town or city government in the US):",
        "examples": [
          "Orange County issued $1 billion in municipal securities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the government of a city or town, rather than the government of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "State and local issuers are swamping investors with about $2.4 billion in new municipal debt.",
          "municipal authorities/councils/departments",
          "municipal elections"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "The odds seem to favor selling instead of buying municipals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "munitions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "military weapons such as guns and bombs:",
        "examples": [
          "The army used precision-guided munitions to blow up enemy targets.",
          "a munitions depot",
          "a munitions factory"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "military weapons such as guns and bombs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mural": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large picture that has been painted on the wall of a room or building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large picture painted on a wall",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "murals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large picture that has been painted on the wall of a room or building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large picture painted on a wall",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "murder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the crime of intentionally killing a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Two sisters have been charged with (= officially accused of) murder.",
          "There were three murders in the town last year.",
          "The three were convicted of (= proved guilty of) murder.",
          "a murder weapon (= a weapon used to commit a murder)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of crows (= large black birds):",
        "examples": [
          "The crow's association with death as a result of its tendency to scavenge on the battlefield probably led to the sinister term 'murder of crows'."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to commit the crime of intentionally killing a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Her husband was murdered by gunmen as she watched.",
          "In the last year, terrorists have murdered several local journalists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say you will or could murder someone, you mean you are very angry with them:",
        "examples": [
          "If he's late again, I'll murder him!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or perform something very badly, so that you spoil it completely:",
        "examples": [
          "karaoke singers who murder pop classics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of intentionally killing a person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There were three murders in the town last year.",
          "[ U ] He was convicted of murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that something is murder, you mean it is very difficult or takes a lot of work:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] It’s murder finding a parking space in this neighborhood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "murdered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to commit the crime of intentionally killing a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Her husband was murdered by gunmen as she watched.",
          "In the last year, terrorists have murdered several local journalists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say you will or could murder someone, you mean you are very angry with them:",
        "examples": [
          "If he's late again, I'll murder him!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or perform something very badly, so that you spoil it completely:",
        "examples": [
          "karaoke singers who murder pop classics"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "murderer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who illegally and intentionally kills another person:",
        "examples": [
          "A convicted murderer was executed in North Carolina yesterday.",
          "a mass murderer (= someone who has killed a large number of people illegally)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "murderers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who illegally and intentionally kills another person:",
        "examples": [
          "A convicted murderer was executed in North Carolina yesterday.",
          "a mass murderer (= someone who has killed a large number of people illegally)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "murdering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to commit the crime of intentionally killing a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Her husband was murdered by gunmen as she watched.",
          "In the last year, terrorists have murdered several local journalists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say you will or could murder someone, you mean you are very angry with them:",
        "examples": [
          "If he's late again, I'll murder him!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or perform something very badly, so that you spoil it completely:",
        "examples": [
          "karaoke singers who murder pop classics"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "murderous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely dangerous and likely to commit murder:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a murderous gangster.",
          "She gave me a look of murderous hatred."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The traffic was murderous today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving murder or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "the murderous reign of the emperor Caligula"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "murders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the crime of intentionally killing a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Two sisters have been charged with (= officially accused of) murder.",
          "There were three murders in the town last year.",
          "The three were convicted of (= proved guilty of) murder.",
          "a murder weapon (= a weapon used to commit a murder)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of crows (= large black birds):",
        "examples": [
          "The crow's association with death as a result of its tendency to scavenge on the battlefield probably led to the sinister term 'murder of crows'."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to commit the crime of intentionally killing a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Her husband was murdered by gunmen as she watched.",
          "In the last year, terrorists have murdered several local journalists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say you will or could murder someone, you mean you are very angry with them:",
        "examples": [
          "If he's late again, I'll murder him!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or perform something very badly, so that you spoil it completely:",
        "examples": [
          "karaoke singers who murder pop classics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of intentionally killing a person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There were three murders in the town last year.",
          "[ U ] He was convicted of murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that something is murder, you mean it is very difficult or takes a lot of work:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] It’s murder finding a parking space in this neighborhood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "murky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dark and dirty or difficult to see through:",
        "examples": [
          "The river was brown and murky after the storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a situation that is complicated and unpleasant, and about which many facts are not clear:",
        "examples": [
          "He became involved in the murky world of international drug-dealing.",
          "I don't want to get into the murky waters of family arguments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dark or cloudy:",
        "examples": [
          "murky waters",
          "The movie has dumb characters and a murky plot (= it is difficult to understand)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "murmur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak or say something very quietly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"I love you,\" she murmured.",
          "He was murmuring to himself.",
          "humorous He murmured sweet nothings (= romantic talk) in her ear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain about something that you disagree with or dislike, but not in a public way:",
        "examples": [
          "They were murmuring about the boss's nephew getting the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of something being said very quietly:",
        "examples": [
          "A murmur of agreement came from the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft continuous sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The murmur of the waves on the beach lulled me to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complaint that is expressed privately:",
        "examples": [
          "After the report was published, there were murmurs of discontent around the office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or say very quietly:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I love you,\" she murmured."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "murmuring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sound of one or more people talking quietly, or the things that they say:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a bit of embarrassed murmuring and then he put the note down.",
          "I could hear the faint murmurings of two voices.",
          "There are already murmurings that he is going to resign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft continuous sound:",
        "examples": [
          "She listened to the soft murmuring of the water.",
          "The growling after each clap of thunder gave way to quieter murmurings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of complaining about something that you disagree with or dislike, but not in a public way:",
        "examples": [
          "There was much murmuring against the new leader.",
          "The murmurings of discontent are becoming increasingly audible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "talking quietly:",
        "examples": [
          "All was silent except for murmuring voices.",
          "Among the murmuring groups outside the courtroom door was a tall man in a dark jacket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making a quiet continuous sound:",
        "examples": [
          "I listened to the breeze and the murmuring water.",
          "Reduce the heat to a murmuring simmer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "murmurs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak or say something very quietly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"I love you,\" she murmured.",
          "He was murmuring to himself.",
          "humorous He murmured sweet nothings (= romantic talk) in her ear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain about something that you disagree with or dislike, but not in a public way:",
        "examples": [
          "They were murmuring about the boss's nephew getting the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of something being said very quietly:",
        "examples": [
          "A murmur of agreement came from the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft continuous sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The murmur of the waves on the beach lulled me to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complaint that is expressed privately:",
        "examples": [
          "After the report was published, there were murmurs of discontent around the office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or say very quietly:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I love you,\" she murmured."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "murphy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the principle that if it is possible for something to go wrong, it will go wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The bus is always late but today when I was late it came on time - that's Murphy's law!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the principle that if it is possible for something to go wrong, it will go wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Any experienced conference organiser will have most of the techniques for coping with Murphy's Law."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "murray": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of grey or grey-brown cow, originally bred in Australia, that is kept for its meat:",
        "examples": [
          "The Angus has contributed to many breeds, including the Brangus and the Murray Grey.",
          "a Murray Grey bull"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "muscle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of many tissues in the body that can tighten and relax to produce movement:",
        "examples": [
          "neck/back/leg/stomach muscles",
          "facial muscles",
          "bulging/rippling muscle He looks like a boxer, with thick arms and bulging/rippling (= large and clear to see) muscles.",
          "flex your muscles He flexed his muscles (= tightened them to make them look large and strong) so that everyone could admire them.",
          "These exercises build muscle and increase stamina.",
          "muscle spasm The condition causes weakness and muscle spasms (= sudden uncontrollable tightening movements)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to injure a muscle by stretching it too far so that it is very painful:",
        "examples": [
          "Russell pulled a back muscle early in the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power to do difficult things or to make people behave in a certain way:",
        "examples": [
          "This magazine has considerable financial muscle and can afford to pay top journalists.",
          "The company lacks the marketing muscle to compete with drug giants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one or more people who are and look strong and powerful, especially people employed to protect someone or frighten other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The men he employs as muscle are locked in a game of who's the hardest.",
          "The plotters used members of the mob as muscle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of tissue in the body, often attached to bones, that can tighten and relax to produce movement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Muscle is also the power to do things or to make people behave in a certain way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Republicans are flexing some political muscle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force your way into a place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Starks muscled his way to the basket.",
          "[ I ] Amanda muscled in on our meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power to do difficult things or to make people behave in a certain way:",
        "examples": [
          "We do have the financial muscle to compete effectively in this market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "muscles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of many tissues in the body that can tighten and relax to produce movement:",
        "examples": [
          "neck/back/leg/stomach muscles",
          "facial muscles",
          "bulging/rippling muscle He looks like a boxer, with thick arms and bulging/rippling (= large and clear to see) muscles.",
          "flex your muscles He flexed his muscles (= tightened them to make them look large and strong) so that everyone could admire them.",
          "These exercises build muscle and increase stamina.",
          "muscle spasm The condition causes weakness and muscle spasms (= sudden uncontrollable tightening movements)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to injure a muscle by stretching it too far so that it is very painful:",
        "examples": [
          "Russell pulled a back muscle early in the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power to do difficult things or to make people behave in a certain way:",
        "examples": [
          "This magazine has considerable financial muscle and can afford to pay top journalists.",
          "The company lacks the marketing muscle to compete with drug giants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one or more people who are and look strong and powerful, especially people employed to protect someone or frighten other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The men he employs as muscle are locked in a game of who's the hardest.",
          "The plotters used members of the mob as muscle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of tissue in the body, often attached to bones, that can tighten and relax to produce movement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Muscle is also the power to do things or to make people behave in a certain way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Republicans are flexing some political muscle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force your way into a place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Starks muscled his way to the basket.",
          "[ I ] Amanda muscled in on our meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power to do difficult things or to make people behave in a certain way:",
        "examples": [
          "We do have the financial muscle to compete effectively in this market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "muscular": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "related to muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "muscular contractions",
          "muscular pain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having well-developed muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "muscular arms/legs",
          "He wished he was more muscular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a muscular, hard-hitting documentary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having well-developed muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "muscular arms/legs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "muse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to think about something carefully and for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "I began to muse about/on the possibility of starting my own business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, or an imaginary being or force that gives someone ideas and helps them to write, paint, or make music:",
        "examples": [
          "The muse has left me - I haven't written any poetry for months!",
          "Juliet was not only the painter's best model but also his muse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ancient Greek and Roman stories, one of the nine goddesses who were believed to give encouragement in different areas of literature, art, and music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about something carefully and for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] At breakfast, he allowed himself to muse about his presidency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary force that gives you ideas and helps you to write, paint, or make music, or a physical representation of this force",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "museum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building where objects of historical, scientific, or artistic interest are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "a museum of modern art",
          "the Natural History Museum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where people can go to view works of art or objects of interest to science or history:",
        "examples": [
          "an art/science/natural history museum"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "museums": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building where objects of historical, scientific, or artistic interest are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "a museum of modern art",
          "the Natural History Museum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where people can go to view works of art or objects of interest to science or history:",
        "examples": [
          "an art/science/natural history museum"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mush": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any unpleasant thick soft substance, such as food that has been cooked for too long:",
        "examples": [
          "If you overcook the cabbage it'll turn to mush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say your brain has turned to mush, it means you cannot think clearly.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe something such as a book or film as mush, you mean that it is too emotional:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie was just romantic mush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control dogs pulling a vehicle over snow or dry land:",
        "examples": [
          "He harnesses his dog team and mushes to the ocean ice.",
          "Some have bred, trained and mushed their own sled dogs.",
          "She only mushed her dogs 15 miles out the highway before turning around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush something, especially cooked food, so it forms a soft mass:",
        "examples": [
          "Leave some of the beans whole and mush the rest.",
          "We mushed everything together, then drained some of the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine different things so that they are not clear and separate:",
        "examples": [
          "She's mushed together stories from friends and friends of friends and then made up a story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any thick, soft substance, such as food that has been boiled too long:",
        "examples": [
          "The rain turned the ground into clay and then to mush."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mushed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any unpleasant thick soft substance, such as food that has been cooked for too long:",
        "examples": [
          "If you overcook the cabbage it'll turn to mush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say your brain has turned to mush, it means you cannot think clearly.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe something such as a book or film as mush, you mean that it is too emotional:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie was just romantic mush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control dogs pulling a vehicle over snow or dry land:",
        "examples": [
          "He harnesses his dog team and mushes to the ocean ice.",
          "Some have bred, trained and mushed their own sled dogs.",
          "She only mushed her dogs 15 miles out the highway before turning around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush something, especially cooked food, so it forms a soft mass:",
        "examples": [
          "Leave some of the beans whole and mush the rest.",
          "We mushed everything together, then drained some of the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine different things so that they are not clear and separate:",
        "examples": [
          "She's mushed together stories from friends and friends of friends and then made up a story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any thick, soft substance, such as food that has been boiled too long:",
        "examples": [
          "The rain turned the ground into clay and then to mush."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mushroom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of fungus (= any of various types of organisms that get their food from decaying material or other living things) that grows soft parts above the ground that produce spores (= reproductive cells). Some types of mushroom can be eaten, and many types have a round top part that grows on a stem:",
        "examples": [
          "wild mushroom The fish was grilled with wild mushrooms and fennel.",
          "cultivated mushroom Cultivated mushrooms will never have the flavour of mushrooms grown in the wild.",
          "button mushroom My friend ordered lamb cutlets, French beans, and button (= very small) mushrooms.",
          "dried/grilled/stuffed/sliced mushrooms",
          "cream of mushroom soup",
          "For this recipe choose mushrooms with large caps (= top parts).",
          "edible mushroom Unfortunately some poisonous mushrooms look like edible mushrooms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light grey-brown colour, like that of some mushrooms:",
        "examples": [
          "The carpet was of a colour somewhere between beige and mushroom.",
          "Rooms are decorated in mushroom, camel and cream, with the odd splash of blue and purple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "light grey-brown in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "There are mushroom silk velvet curtains in the master bedroom.",
          "She prefers rustic colours like mushroom brown and sage green."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of computers in schools has mushroomed in recent years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any one of many types of fast-growing fungus (= plants without leaves or flowers) with a round top and short stem, many of which are used as food:",
        "examples": [
          "wild mushrooms",
          "mushroom soup",
          "a pizza with mushrooms"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "If your business were to mushroom, would you be happy?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in number or develop very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Low-cost airlines have mushroomed in recent years.",
          "mushroom into sth The walkout mushroomed into a large-scale battle.",
          "mushroom from sth to sth Area budgets mushroomed from $3.7 billion in 2005 to more than $6.3 billion this fiscal year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mushrooms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of fungus (= any of various types of organisms that get their food from decaying material or other living things) that grows soft parts above the ground that produce spores (= reproductive cells). Some types of mushroom can be eaten, and many types have a round top part that grows on a stem:",
        "examples": [
          "wild mushroom The fish was grilled with wild mushrooms and fennel.",
          "cultivated mushroom Cultivated mushrooms will never have the flavour of mushrooms grown in the wild.",
          "button mushroom My friend ordered lamb cutlets, French beans, and button (= very small) mushrooms.",
          "dried/grilled/stuffed/sliced mushrooms",
          "cream of mushroom soup",
          "For this recipe choose mushrooms with large caps (= top parts).",
          "edible mushroom Unfortunately some poisonous mushrooms look like edible mushrooms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light grey-brown colour, like that of some mushrooms:",
        "examples": [
          "The carpet was of a colour somewhere between beige and mushroom.",
          "Rooms are decorated in mushroom, camel and cream, with the odd splash of blue and purple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "light grey-brown in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "There are mushroom silk velvet curtains in the master bedroom.",
          "She prefers rustic colours like mushroom brown and sage green."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of computers in schools has mushroomed in recent years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any one of many types of fast-growing fungus (= plants without leaves or flowers) with a round top and short stem, many of which are used as food:",
        "examples": [
          "wild mushrooms",
          "mushroom soup",
          "a pizza with mushrooms"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "If your business were to mushroom, would you be happy?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in number or develop very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Low-cost airlines have mushroomed in recent years.",
          "mushroom into sth The walkout mushroomed into a large-scale battle.",
          "mushroom from sth to sth Area budgets mushroomed from $3.7 billion in 2005 to more than $6.3 billion this fiscal year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mushy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "soft and having no firm shape:",
        "examples": [
          "Cook the lentils until they are mushy.",
          "disapproving The meat was mushy and tasteless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too emotional:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate those mushy love stories."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "musical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "related to or connected with music:",
        "examples": [
          "musical instruments",
          "Mozart's musical compositions include symphonies and operas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are musical, you have a skill in or a great liking for music:",
        "examples": [
          "Joe's family all play instruments - they're very musical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a play or film in which part of the story is sung to music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving, producing, or being like music:",
        "examples": [
          "Musical instruments hang from the walls of the restaurant.",
          "Everyone in our family is musical (= can sing or play an instrument, or likes music a lot)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "musically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to music:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a school for musically gifted children.",
          "Musically, this band has a lot of talent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that sounds like music:",
        "examples": [
          "With every step her keys were chiming musically in her hand."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "musicals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "related to or connected with music:",
        "examples": [
          "musical instruments",
          "Mozart's musical compositions include symphonies and operas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are musical, you have a skill in or a great liking for music:",
        "examples": [
          "Joe's family all play instruments - they're very musical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a play or film in which part of the story is sung to music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving, producing, or being like music:",
        "examples": [
          "Musical instruments hang from the walls of the restaurant.",
          "Everyone in our family is musical (= can sing or play an instrument, or likes music a lot)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "musician": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is skilled in playing music, usually as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "The concert features dancers and musicians of all nationalities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is skilled in playing music, usually as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "a jazz/classical/rock musician"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "musicians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is skilled in playing music, usually as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "The concert features dancers and musicians of all nationalities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is skilled in playing music, usually as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "a jazz/classical/rock musician"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "musk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance with a strong sweet smell, used in making perfumes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural substance with a strong, sweet smell",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "musket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a gun with a long barrel, used in the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of gun with a long barrel that was used in the past",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "musketeer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who carried a musket (= a gun with a long barrel)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who guarded the French king in the 17th and 18th centuries",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "musketeers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who carried a musket (= a gun with a long barrel)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who guarded the French king in the 17th and 18th centuries",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "muskets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a gun with a long barrel, used in the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of gun with a long barrel that was used in the past",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "musky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or smelling of musk (= a substance with a strong, sweet smell):",
        "examples": [
          "Her skin had a warm musky odour.",
          "A faint musky scent lingered in the air."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "muslim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who follows the religion of Islam",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Muslim people follow the religion of Islam:",
        "examples": [
          "a Muslim country/state",
          "a Muslim family"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who follows the religion of Islam",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "muslims": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who follows the religion of Islam",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Muslim people follow the religion of Islam:",
        "examples": [
          "a Muslim country/state",
          "a Muslim family"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who follows the religion of Islam",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "muss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something untidy:",
        "examples": [
          "The wind is mussing (up) my hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something can be done without a lot of difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "If we pack tonight, we can leave first thing in the morning - no muss, no fuss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make messy:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t muss my hair (up) – I just had it styled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mussels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small sea creature that has a black shell with two parts that close tightly together. Mussels can be eaten.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, edible sea animal that has a dark shell with two parts that close tightly together",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mustache": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "hair that grows above the upper lip:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a slender man with a trim mustache."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mustaches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "hair that grows above the upper lip:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a slender man with a trim mustache."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mustang": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an American wild horse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mustangs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an American wild horse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mustard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick yellow or brown sauce that tastes spicy and is eaten cold in small amounts, especially with meat:",
        "examples": [
          "The only thing in the fridge was a jar of mustard.",
          "First, place 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard in a bowl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant with yellow flowers and seeds that are used to make a thick yellow or brown spicy sauce:",
        "examples": [
          "More than 40 different mustard plant species exist throughout the world.",
          "Mustard and collard greens add wonderful flavour to a salad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brownish-yellow colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Colour combinations included the deliberately dowdy mustard with grey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "brownish-yellow:",
        "examples": [
          "a mustard shirt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a yellow or brown thick liquid that tastes spicy and is eaten in small amounts, esp. on meat and sandwiches:",
        "examples": [
          "a hot dog with mustard"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "muster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to produce or encourage something such as an emotion or support:",
        "examples": [
          "She managed to muster the courage to ask him to the cinema.",
          "The team will need all the strength they can muster to win this game.",
          "Opponents are unlikely to be able to muster enough votes to override the veto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of soldiers) to come together, especially in preparation for fighting, or to cause to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The twelfth division mustered on the hill.",
          "The general mustered his troops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people, especially soldiers, who have been brought together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce or encourage an emotion or support for something:",
        "examples": [
          "I shouted with all the lung power I could muster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gather together as a group or force, or to cause a force to gather, esp. in preparation for a fight:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Opponents will have to muster at least 23 votes to defeat the bill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "musty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "smelling unpleasantly old and slightly wet:",
        "examples": [
          "musty old books",
          "a musty smell",
          "a musty room"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "smelling old and slightly wet:",
        "examples": [
          "a musty room"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mutant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organism that is different from others of its type because of a permanent change in its genes:",
        "examples": [
          "These mutants lack a vital protein which gives them immunity to the disease.",
          "This mutant gene is thought to cause cancer.",
          "figurative humorous I'm convinced he's a mutant - he's not at all like the rest of our family!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant and frightening thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The result of these experiments will be a nightmarish world filled with two-headed monsters and other mutants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new type of organism that is a result of the process of mutation",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mutants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organism that is different from others of its type because of a permanent change in its genes:",
        "examples": [
          "These mutants lack a vital protein which gives them immunity to the disease.",
          "This mutant gene is thought to cause cancer.",
          "figurative humorous I'm convinced he's a mutant - he's not at all like the rest of our family!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant and frightening thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The result of these experiments will be a nightmarish world filled with two-headed monsters and other mutants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new type of organism that is a result of the process of mutation",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mutated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop new physical characteristics because of a permanent change in the genes. These changes can happen naturally or can be produced by the use of chemicals or radiation:",
        "examples": [
          "These bacteria have mutated into forms that are resistant to certain drugs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change from one thing or type of thing into another:",
        "examples": [
          "Jon has mutated from an awkward teenager into a sophisticated young man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mutation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way in which genes change and produce permanent differences:",
        "examples": [
          "It is well known that radiation can cause mutation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a permanent change in an organism, or the changed organism itself:",
        "examples": [
          "Environmental pressures encourage genes with certain mutations to persist and others to die out.",
          "These plants carry the mutation for red flowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the change that happens in an organism’s genes which produces differences that are passed to new organisms by reproduction, or the process of this change",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mutations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way in which genes change and produce permanent differences:",
        "examples": [
          "It is well known that radiation can cause mutation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a permanent change in an organism, or the changed organism itself:",
        "examples": [
          "Environmental pressures encourage genes with certain mutations to persist and others to die out.",
          "These plants carry the mutation for red flowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the change that happens in an organism’s genes which produces differences that are passed to new organisms by reproduction, or the process of this change",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "silent or not speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "The president has remained mute about plans to curtail the number of immigrants.",
          "I gazed at her in mute admiration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word used to describe someone who is not able to speak, which was used by doctors in the past but is now offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for changing the sound of a musical instrument, usually making it quieter:",
        "examples": [
          "He was playing his trumpet with a mute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a button on an electronic device that makes it silent:",
        "examples": [
          "I pressed the mute on my phone so she couldn't hear the people talking in the background.",
          "He was watching TV with the mute button on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the mute button pressed on a device so that it does not produce any sound:",
        "examples": [
          "Place your phone on mute or vibrate or turn it off completely.",
          "Advertising annoys me; I put the TV on mute during every ad break."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word for someone who is not able to speak, which was used by doctors in the past but is now extremely offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you mute a noise, or a device making a noise, you make it less loud or not able to be heard at all:",
        "examples": [
          "Heavy curtains muted the noise of the traffic.",
          "She muted the TV so she could hear what he was saying.",
          "Don't forget to mute your microphone when another person on the call is speaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a person unable to be heard, for example when using video conferencing software:",
        "examples": [
          "Automatically mute participants as they join the meeting, and allow participants to unmute themselves if they want to speak to others in the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you mute a musical instrument, you attach a device to it that changes its sound, usually making it quieter:",
        "examples": [
          "The song features muted trumpets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone's messages, pictures, etc. appearing on a social media website when you look at it, without removing the person as a friend:",
        "examples": [
          "Instagram now lets you mute your friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) completely unable or unwilling to speak, or (of a place, object, or activity) silent:",
        "examples": [
          "He stood mute before the judge.",
          "The decay of Dawson City bore mute testimony to the end of the gold rush era."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "muted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not loud:",
        "examples": [
          "There was polite, muted applause when I finished speaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing little enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "The idea received a muted response."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A muted colour is not bright:",
        "examples": [
          "She was dressed in muted shades of blue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not loud, or not enthusiastic:",
        "examples": [
          "Her reaction was muted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Muted colors are not bright.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mutes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "silent or not speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "The president has remained mute about plans to curtail the number of immigrants.",
          "I gazed at her in mute admiration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word used to describe someone who is not able to speak, which was used by doctors in the past but is now offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for changing the sound of a musical instrument, usually making it quieter:",
        "examples": [
          "He was playing his trumpet with a mute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a button on an electronic device that makes it silent:",
        "examples": [
          "I pressed the mute on my phone so she couldn't hear the people talking in the background.",
          "He was watching TV with the mute button on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the mute button pressed on a device so that it does not produce any sound:",
        "examples": [
          "Place your phone on mute or vibrate or turn it off completely.",
          "Advertising annoys me; I put the TV on mute during every ad break."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word for someone who is not able to speak, which was used by doctors in the past but is now extremely offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you mute a noise, or a device making a noise, you make it less loud or not able to be heard at all:",
        "examples": [
          "Heavy curtains muted the noise of the traffic.",
          "She muted the TV so she could hear what he was saying.",
          "Don't forget to mute your microphone when another person on the call is speaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a person unable to be heard, for example when using video conferencing software:",
        "examples": [
          "Automatically mute participants as they join the meeting, and allow participants to unmute themselves if they want to speak to others in the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you mute a musical instrument, you attach a device to it that changes its sound, usually making it quieter:",
        "examples": [
          "The song features muted trumpets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone's messages, pictures, etc. appearing on a social media website when you look at it, without removing the person as a friend:",
        "examples": [
          "Instagram now lets you mute your friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) completely unable or unwilling to speak, or (of a place, object, or activity) silent:",
        "examples": [
          "He stood mute before the judge.",
          "The decay of Dawson City bore mute testimony to the end of the gold rush era."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mutilated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage something severely, especially by violently removing a part:",
        "examples": [
          "Her body had been mutilated beyond recognition.",
          "Self-hatred apparently drove her to mutilate her own face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy an idea or a piece of art or entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "They have mutilated a beautiful film by making these changes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mutilation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of damaging something severely, especially by violently removing a part:",
        "examples": [
          "He admitted to the murder and mutilation of 16 young men.",
          "She views cosmetic surgery as unwarranted mutilation of the body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of destroying an idea or a piece of art or entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "Mutilation of books is a nearly universal problem amongst public library collections.",
          "The changes involved terrible mutilation of the opera's score."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "muting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you mute a noise, or a device making a noise, you make it less loud or not able to be heard at all:",
        "examples": [
          "Heavy curtains muted the noise of the traffic.",
          "She muted the TV so she could hear what he was saying.",
          "Don't forget to mute your microphone when another person on the call is speaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a person unable to be heard, for example when using video conferencing software:",
        "examples": [
          "Automatically mute participants as they join the meeting, and allow participants to unmute themselves if they want to speak to others in the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you mute a musical instrument, you attach a device to it that changes its sound, usually making it quieter:",
        "examples": [
          "The song features muted trumpets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone's messages, pictures, etc. appearing on a social media website when you look at it, without removing the person as a friend:",
        "examples": [
          "Instagram now lets you mute your friends."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mutiny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a group of people, especially soldiers or sailors, refuses to obey orders and/or attempts to take control from people in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "Conditions on the ship were often very bad, and crews were on the point of mutiny.",
          "There were rumours of mutiny among the troops.",
          "Soldiers crushed mutinies in three jails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take part in a mutiny:",
        "examples": [
          "The crew mutinied and murdered the ship's captain.",
          "The troops mutinied against their officers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "refusal to obey orders, or a violent attempt to take control from people in authority, esp. in the military or on a ship:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Walker’s superiors charged him with mutiny."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mutt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves in a silly or careless way:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on you mutts, play harder!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dog, especially one whose parents are of different breeds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mongrel",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mutter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak quietly and in a low voice that is not easy to hear, often when you are worried or complaining about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop muttering and speak up!",
          "He was muttering (away) to himself.",
          "Laurence muttered something about his wife and left.",
          "He muttered something under his breath to the person next to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the sound of) words being said very quietly:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard the soft mutter of voices in the next room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complaint that is made to only a few people:",
        "examples": [
          "There were mutters that other departments received more money than ours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak quietly and in a voice that is not easy to hear, often when you are anxious or complaining about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He muttered to himself as he walked.",
          "[ T ] I heard him mutter something.",
          "\"There has to be another way,\" he muttered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "muttering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sound of one or more people talking quietly, or the things that they say, often when they are worried or complaining about something:",
        "examples": [
          "She barely listened to his muttering.",
          "A stunned silence greeted this announcement, but was soon replaced by puzzled mutterings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of complaining about something but only to a few people:",
        "examples": [
          "The mutterings of discontent started among the senior players.",
          "The company has responded to muttering about lack of direction with a plan to invest in Europe and China.",
          "The leader may struggle to be heard against the increasingly angry mutterings of the middle classes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "talking quietly, especially when worried or complaining about something:",
        "examples": [
          "At the first sign of danger we turn into muttering cowards.",
          "A muttering crew of new recruits waited to enter the training room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complaining:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad, who was once a sunny optimist, has turned into a muttering cynic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mutters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak quietly and in a low voice that is not easy to hear, often when you are worried or complaining about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop muttering and speak up!",
          "He was muttering (away) to himself.",
          "Laurence muttered something about his wife and left.",
          "He muttered something under his breath to the person next to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the sound of) words being said very quietly:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard the soft mutter of voices in the next room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complaint that is made to only a few people:",
        "examples": [
          "There were mutters that other departments received more money than ours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak quietly and in a voice that is not easy to hear, often when you are anxious or complaining about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He muttered to himself as he walked.",
          "[ T ] I heard him mutter something.",
          "\"There has to be another way,\" he muttered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mutton": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the meat from an adult sheep eaten as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the meat from a goat or sheep eaten as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the meat from an adult sheep",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mutts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dog whose parents are of different breeds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something of mixed origin:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people call English a mongrel language because it is a mixture of old German and French."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dog of mixed breed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mutual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of two or more people or groups) feeling the same emotion, or doing the same thing to or for each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Theirs was a partnership based on mutual respect, trust and understanding.",
          "Both countries are acting to their mutual advantage.",
          "The agreement was terminated by mutual consent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a financial organization that is owned by its members, rather than by shareholders:",
        "examples": [
          "Mutuals offer good returns because all the profits go to the policyholders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is the friend of two people who may or may not know each other:",
        "examples": [
          "When we broke up I thought I'd lose a lot of mutuals.",
          "A lot of couples meet through mutual friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person on social media who follows you (= chooses to see what you post), and who you follow:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's be Instagram mutuals!",
          "If you target your message using the @ reply function, your conversations will only be seen by mutual followers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of two or more people or groups) feeling the same emotion, or doing the same thing to or for each other:",
        "examples": [
          "The organization promotes mutual understanding between peoples.",
          "We let the subject drop, by mutual agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mutual friend is someone who is a friend of each of two or more other people:",
        "examples": [
          "They were gossiping about parties and mutual friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is done or felt by all or both people in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "by mutual agreement/consent He has now left the company by mutual agreement.",
          "mutual benefit/advantage Firms often do business together for purposes of mutual benefit.",
          "mutual respect/understanding/interest Ours will be a partnership based on fairness and mutual respect.",
          "a mutual decision"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for describing a financial organization that is owned by its members, rather than by shareholders:",
        "examples": [
          "We are a mutual building society and that means we can pay good savings rates to customers instead of paying out dividends to shareholders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a financial organization such as a building society that is owned by its members, rather than by shareholders:",
        "examples": [
          "Some mutuals converted to banks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mutually": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "felt or done by two or more people or groups in the same way:",
        "examples": [
          "It will be a mutually beneficial project.",
          "Being rich and being a Socialist are not mutually exclusive (= they can exist together at the same time)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows that two or more people or groups feel the same emotion, do the same thing with or for each other:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of people still think brains and beauty are mutually exclusive (= cannot exist together at the same time)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "muzzle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the mouth and nose of an animal, especially a dog:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog is white with a black muzzle and ears.",
          "He rubbed the muzzle of a horse when it nosed up to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a covering put over an animal's nose and mouth in order to prevent it from biting:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked him to put a muzzle on his dog after it scared her children.",
          "Aggressive breeds must wear muzzles when they are taken off their owners' properties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a gun barrel, where the bullets come out:",
        "examples": [
          "Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.",
          "He could feel the pressure of the gun muzzle behind his right ear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a muzzle on an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Dangerous dogs should be muzzled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop a person or organization from expressing independent opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "The new Secrecy Act will muzzle the media and the opposition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mouth and nose of an animal, esp. a dog or a horse, or a covering put over this in order to prevent the animal from biting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a gun barrel (= the cylindrical part of a gun), where the bullets come out",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone from speaking or expressing his or her thoughts:",
        "examples": [
          "Frank will continue to muzzle his critics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a covering over the mouth and nose of an animal, esp. a dog or a horse, in order to prevent the animal from biting:",
        "examples": [
          "Dangerous dogs should be muzzled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "muzzled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a muzzle on an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Dangerous dogs should be muzzled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop a person or organization from expressing independent opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "The new Secrecy Act will muzzle the media and the opposition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mvp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for most valuable player: an award given to a sports player who is judged most important to the sport, team, or game; the player who receives such an award:",
        "examples": [
          "He was named the league's MVP two years in a row.",
          "Aly Wagner's goal gave the Broncos the title and her the offensive MVP award."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for most valuable player: someone or something considered to be the best, the most important, or the most useful:",
        "examples": [
          "It turned out that she was MVP in the story.",
          "My screen protector was the real MVP this weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for minimum viable product: a simple version of a new product that has only the features that make people able to use it, and no extra ones :",
        "examples": [
          "To test the market for our dog walking app, we created a simple MVP with just the core features of booking walks and managing payments.",
          "You need to do market research to develop an MVP."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for most valuable player (= an award given to a player in sports who is judged most important to the sport, team, or game), or the player who receives the award:",
        "examples": [
          "He was named the league's MVP two years in a row."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "myriad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a myriad of choices",
          "And now myriads of bars and hotels are opening up along the coast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very large in number, or having great variety:",
        "examples": [
          "They offered no solution for all our myriad problems.",
          "There are myriad ways in which global warming can imperil the environment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large number:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a myriad of insects on the island."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "myrrh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sticky brown substance with a strong smell that is used in making perfume and incense (= a substance burned to produce a sweet smell, for example in a religious ceremony)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "myrtle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small tree with shiny green leaves, pleasant-smelling white flowers and blue-black fruit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mysteries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something strange or not known that has not yet been explained or understood:",
        "examples": [
          "How the massive stones were brought here from hundreds of miles away is/remains a mystery.",
          "The mystery was solved when the police discovered the murder weapon.",
          "The book tries to explain some of the mysteries of life.",
          "The details of the scandal remain cloaked/shrouded/wrapped in mystery.",
          "It's a complete mystery (to me) that/why (= I do not understand why) she married him at all!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book, film, or play, especially about a crime or a murder, with a surprise ending that explains all the strange events that have happened:",
        "examples": [
          "I really enjoy murder mysteries.",
          "a mystery writer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something strange or unknown which has not yet been explained or understood:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Despite years of study, sleepwalking remains a mystery.",
          "[ U ] The details of the scandal are shrouded in mystery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mystery is also a book, movie, or play about a crime or other event that is difficult to explain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a murder mystery"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mysterious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strange, not known, or not understood:",
        "examples": [
          "She's an actress whose inner life has remained mysterious, despite the many interviews she has given.",
          "He died in mysterious circumstances, and there is still a possibility that it was murder."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mysteriously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is strange, not known, or not understood:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Perhaps, and perhaps not,\" she said mysteriously.",
          "Mysteriously, the light came on, although no one was near the switch.",
          "The woman had mysteriously vanished."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mystery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something strange or not known that has not yet been explained or understood:",
        "examples": [
          "How the massive stones were brought here from hundreds of miles away is/remains a mystery.",
          "The mystery was solved when the police discovered the murder weapon.",
          "The book tries to explain some of the mysteries of life.",
          "The details of the scandal remain cloaked/shrouded/wrapped in mystery.",
          "It's a complete mystery (to me) that/why (= I do not understand why) she married him at all!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book, film, or play, especially about a crime or a murder, with a surprise ending that explains all the strange events that have happened:",
        "examples": [
          "I really enjoy murder mysteries.",
          "a mystery writer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something strange or unknown which has not yet been explained or understood:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Despite years of study, sleepwalking remains a mystery.",
          "[ U ] The details of the scandal are shrouded in mystery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mystery is also a book, movie, or play about a crime or other event that is difficult to explain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a murder mystery"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mystic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who attempts to be united with God through prayer:",
        "examples": [
          "François Leclerc du Tremblay, also known as Père Joseph, was a French diplomat and mystic.",
          "He says that a mystic inspired him to run for office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to magic or having magic powers, especially of a secret, dark, or mysterious kind:",
        "examples": [
          "The town is full of shops selling tarot cards, books about ley lines, and mystic amulets.",
          "The whole scene has a mystic, fairy-tale quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the belief that there is hidden meaning in life, or that each human being can unite with God:",
        "examples": [
          "The story depicts how a soul gains mystic knowledge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who tries to communicate directly with God or other forces controlling the universe:",
        "examples": [
          "His ideas might sound familiar to New Age mystics today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mystical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the belief that there is hidden meaning in life, or that each human being can unite with God:",
        "examples": [
          "a mystical religion",
          "She joined a religious community after having a series of mystical visions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to magic or having magic powers, especially of a secret, dark, or mysterious kind:",
        "examples": [
          "Often these rather mystical stories he told were interrupted by his phone, which made an amusing contrast.",
          "The colour scheme combines the stable and calming aspects of blue with the mystical and spiritual qualities of purple."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mysticism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the belief that there is hidden meaning in life or that each human being can unite with God",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the belief that it is possible to directly obtain truth or achieve communication with God or other forces controlling the universe by prayer and contemplation (= serious, quiet consideration)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "mystics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who attempts to be united with God through prayer:",
        "examples": [
          "François Leclerc du Tremblay, also known as Père Joseph, was a French diplomat and mystic.",
          "He says that a mystic inspired him to run for office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to magic or having magic powers, especially of a secret, dark, or mysterious kind:",
        "examples": [
          "The town is full of shops selling tarot cards, books about ley lines, and mystic amulets.",
          "The whole scene has a mystic, fairy-tale quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the belief that there is hidden meaning in life, or that each human being can unite with God:",
        "examples": [
          "The story depicts how a soul gains mystic knowledge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who tries to communicate directly with God or other forces controlling the universe:",
        "examples": [
          "His ideas might sound familiar to New Age mystics today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mystifies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to confuse someone by being or doing something very strange or impossible to explain:",
        "examples": [
          "I was mystified by her decision.",
          "Most Americans are totally mystified by the English game of cricket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to confuse someone or make someone uncertain by doing or involving the person in something difficult to explain:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors were mystified by her high fever and headaches."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mystique": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a quality of being special in a mysterious and attractive way:",
        "examples": [
          "There's great mystique attached to/surrounding the life of a movie star.",
          "Too much publicity has destroyed the mystique of the British monarchy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality of mysterious attraction:",
        "examples": [
          "The specialty shop creates a mystique for tea like the one surrounding coffee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "myth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an ancient story or set of stories, especially explaining the early history of a group of people or about natural events and facts:",
        "examples": [
          "ancient myths",
          "The children enjoyed the stories about the gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman myth.",
          "Most societies have their own creation myths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a commonly believed but false idea:",
        "examples": [
          "Statistics disprove the myth that women are worse drivers than men.",
          "It can be difficult to disentangle fact from myth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a traditional story, esp. one which explains the early history or a cultural belief or practice of a group of people, or explains a natural event:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Kids like the stories about the gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman myths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A myth is also a commonly believed but false idea:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Equal opportunity continues to be a myth for many."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mythic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing only in myths (= ancient stories) or other traditional stories, or relating or similar to such stories:",
        "examples": [
          "Mythic creatures such as unicorns, mermaids, and dragons are regularly found in children's stories.",
          "What he likes about \"Beowulf\" is its rich language, exotic setting, and mythic grandeur.",
          "The scene is the most mythic part of the film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "seeming to be very big, important, or special:",
        "examples": [
          "The Ford soon acquired mythic status.",
          "To describe 2020 as a \"difficult year\" is an understatement of mythic proportions (= it is a very big understatement)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mythical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing only in stories:",
        "examples": [
          "the mythical island of Atlantis",
          "a mythical hero",
          "dragons and other mythical creatures"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "imaginary or not real:",
        "examples": [
          "Start living life here and now instead of waiting for that mythical day when you'll be slim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Mythical also means imaginary or not real:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d like to see that mythical girlfriend he’s always talking about."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mythological": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing in or relating to myths (= ancient stories):",
        "examples": [
          "Of all mythological beasts, dragons seem to attract the most interest.",
          "Jason was the mythological Greek hero who sailed in search of the Golden Fleece on a ship named the Argo.",
          "Pelicans were chosen for their mythological symbolism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mythology": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "myths in general:",
        "examples": [
          "She's fascinated by the stories of classical mythology (= ancient Greek and Roman myths)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a popular belief that is probably not true:",
        "examples": [
          "It's just a piece of popular mythology that people always get sacked when they are away from the office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "myths in general:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re studying classical mythology in English."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "myths": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an ancient story or set of stories, especially explaining the early history of a group of people or about natural events and facts:",
        "examples": [
          "ancient myths",
          "The children enjoyed the stories about the gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman myth.",
          "Most societies have their own creation myths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a commonly believed but false idea:",
        "examples": [
          "Statistics disprove the myth that women are worse drivers than men.",
          "It can be difficult to disentangle fact from myth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a traditional story, esp. one which explains the early history or a cultural belief or practice of a group of people, or explains a natural event:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Kids like the stories about the gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman myths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A myth is also a commonly believed but false idea:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Equal opportunity continues to be a myth for many."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "n": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the 14th letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in mathematics to mean a number whose value is not known or not stated:",
        "examples": [
          "If 3n = 12, what is the value of n?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used more generally to represent a number that is not known or exact",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for nitrogen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for normal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in writing to mean \"and\":",
        "examples": [
          "fish 'n' chips",
          "rock 'n' roll"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the 14th letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for north or northern",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "na": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft, silver-white chemical element that is found in salt",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, silver-white chemical element that is found only combined with other elements",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "naan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nab": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take something suddenly, or to catch or arrest a criminal:",
        "examples": [
          "Undercover police officers nabbed the men at the airport.",
          "Someone nabbed my apple when I wasn't looking!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch someone or take something suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "The thief was nabbed as he left the store."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nabbed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nacho": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of fried tortilla (= flat bread made from maize flour), often eaten with melted cheese or a dip:",
        "examples": [
          "Dip a nacho in a bowl of salsa.",
          "a bag of nachos"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dish made with small pieces of fried tortilla covered with melted cheese, beans, sometimes pieces of meat, and a spicy sauce:",
        "examples": [
          "To taste real nachos you have to go to Mexico."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "served with or relating to nachos:",
        "examples": [
          "There are industrial-sized containers of nacho cheese and ketchup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nachos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dish made with small pieces of fried tortilla covered with melted cheese, beans, sometimes pieces of meat, and a spicy sauce:",
        "examples": [
          "To taste real nachos you have to go to Mexico.",
          "The nachos have lots of cheese and jalapeño peppers.",
          "We're heading for the nachos stand.",
          "So the options are pizza, nachos, hot dogs, and hamburgers.",
          "They do really good vegan nachos here.",
          "Do you want gucamole on your nachos?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small pieces of fried tortilla (= flat bread made from maize flour) covered with melted cheese, beans, sometimes pieces of meat, and a spicy sauce",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slang for testicles",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to criticize or complain often in an annoying way, especially in order to try and make someone do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] My mum's always nagging me to get my hair cut.",
          "If you stop nagging at me, I might actually do it.",
          "I'm always nagging him about his diet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is always criticizing or complaining, especially in order to try and make someone do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop being such a nag, Mum.",
          "I don't mean to be a nag, but I need you to clear this away now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a horse, especially one that is too old to be useful:",
        "examples": [
          "The town is full of horses no one wants - some of them perfectly healthy, but many of them starving, broken-down nags."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy a person by making continual criticisms or suggestions:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] My mom’s always nagging me to get my hair cut."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nagging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "complaining or criticizing:",
        "examples": [
          "a nagging voice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an unpleasant feeling that continues for a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "nagging doubts/pain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complaining and criticizing:",
        "examples": [
          "I got sick of her constant nagging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "annoying or worrying you because it does not completely stop:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a nagging cough."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, thin piece of metal with one pointed end and one flat end that you hit into something with a hammer, especially in order to fasten or join it to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "a three-inch nail",
          "I stepped on a nail sticking out of the floorboards.",
          "hammer a nail Hammer a nail into the wall and we'll hang the mirror from it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, hard area that covers the upper side of the end of each finger and each toe:",
        "examples": [
          "bite your nails Stop biting your nails!",
          "nail clippers",
          "a nail file"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something with nails:",
        "examples": [
          "nail something to something She had nailed a small shelf to the door.",
          "be nailed up A notice had been nailed up on the wall.",
          "be nailed down The lid of the box had been nailed down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch someone, especially when they are doing something wrong, or to make it clear that they are guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "The police had been trying to nail those guys for months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "She nailed her audition and got the lead part in the musical.",
          "You totally nailed it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with force:",
        "examples": [
          "I got nailed in the head by someone's elbow.",
          "A piece of wood flew off and nailed him in the eye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of metal having a pointed end that is forced into wood or another substance by hitting the other end with a hammer, and is used esp. to join two pieces or to hold something in place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard, smooth part at the upper end of each finger and toe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attach or fasten with a nail or nails:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Workmen were nailing down the carpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you nail something shut, you put nails in it to fasten it so that it cannot easily be opened:",
        "examples": [
          "He nailed the box shut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml To nail someone is to catch someone in a dishonest or illegal act:",
        "examples": [
          "We finally nailed the guys dumping garbage in the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove that someone is guilty of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Identifying and nailing insider dealers in the credit markets is a difficult task."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "He nailed the interview and was offered the job right there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at exactly the right time:",
        "examples": [
          "Some credit cards are offering loyalty bonuses to customers who pay on the nail ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nailed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something with nails:",
        "examples": [
          "nail something to something She had nailed a small shelf to the door.",
          "be nailed up A notice had been nailed up on the wall.",
          "be nailed down The lid of the box had been nailed down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch someone, especially when they are doing something wrong, or to make it clear that they are guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "The police had been trying to nail those guys for months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "She nailed her audition and got the lead part in the musical.",
          "You totally nailed it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with force:",
        "examples": [
          "I got nailed in the head by someone's elbow.",
          "A piece of wood flew off and nailed him in the eye."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nailing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something with nails:",
        "examples": [
          "nail something to something She had nailed a small shelf to the door.",
          "be nailed up A notice had been nailed up on the wall.",
          "be nailed down The lid of the box had been nailed down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch someone, especially when they are doing something wrong, or to make it clear that they are guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "The police had been trying to nail those guys for months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "She nailed her audition and got the lead part in the musical.",
          "You totally nailed it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with force:",
        "examples": [
          "I got nailed in the head by someone's elbow.",
          "A piece of wood flew off and nailed him in the eye."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, thin piece of metal with one pointed end and one flat end that you hit into something with a hammer, especially in order to fasten or join it to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "a three-inch nail",
          "I stepped on a nail sticking out of the floorboards.",
          "hammer a nail Hammer a nail into the wall and we'll hang the mirror from it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, hard area that covers the upper side of the end of each finger and each toe:",
        "examples": [
          "bite your nails Stop biting your nails!",
          "nail clippers",
          "a nail file"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something with nails:",
        "examples": [
          "nail something to something She had nailed a small shelf to the door.",
          "be nailed up A notice had been nailed up on the wall.",
          "be nailed down The lid of the box had been nailed down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch someone, especially when they are doing something wrong, or to make it clear that they are guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "The police had been trying to nail those guys for months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "She nailed her audition and got the lead part in the musical.",
          "You totally nailed it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with force:",
        "examples": [
          "I got nailed in the head by someone's elbow.",
          "A piece of wood flew off and nailed him in the eye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of metal having a pointed end that is forced into wood or another substance by hitting the other end with a hammer, and is used esp. to join two pieces or to hold something in place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard, smooth part at the upper end of each finger and toe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attach or fasten with a nail or nails:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Workmen were nailing down the carpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you nail something shut, you put nails in it to fasten it so that it cannot easily be opened:",
        "examples": [
          "He nailed the box shut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml To nail someone is to catch someone in a dishonest or illegal act:",
        "examples": [
          "We finally nailed the guys dumping garbage in the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove that someone is guilty of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Identifying and nailing insider dealers in the credit markets is a difficult task."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "He nailed the interview and was offered the job right there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at exactly the right time:",
        "examples": [
          "Some credit cards are offering loyalty bonuses to customers who pay on the nail ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "naive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too willing to believe that someone is telling the truth, that people's intentions in general are good, or that life is simple and fair. People are often naive because they are young and/or have not had much experience of life:",
        "examples": [
          "She was very naive to believe that he'd stay with her.",
          "They make the naive assumption that because it's popular it must be good.",
          "It was a little naive of you to think that they would listen to your suggestions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too ready to believe someone or something, or to trust that someone’s intentions are good, esp. because of a lack of experience:",
        "examples": [
          "It was naive of her to think that she would ever get her money back."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "naked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not covered by clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "a naked man",
          "naked bodies",
          "stark naked (= completely naked)",
          "US informal buck/butt naked (= completely naked)",
          "He was naked to the waist (= not wearing clothes above his waist).",
          "The children were half naked (= partly naked).",
          "They stripped naked (= took off their clothes) and ran into the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is naked does not have its usual covering:",
        "examples": [
          "a naked flame/light bulb (= one with nothing surrounding or covering it)",
          "a naked hillside (= one without trees or plants)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A naked feeling or quality is not hidden, although it is bad:",
        "examples": [
          "naked aggression/greed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not wearing any clothes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nakedness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being naked:",
        "examples": [
          "Adam and Eve tried to hide their nakedness with fig leaves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "named": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone or something a name:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] We named our dogs Shandy and Belle.",
          "A man named Dennis answered the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say what something or someone's name is:",
        "examples": [
          "In the first question you had to name three types of monkey.",
          "He couldn't name his attacker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Just name the time and I'll be there.",
          "Name your conditions/terms/price.",
          "Ms Martinez has been named (as) the new Democratic candidate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nameless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having no name, or having a name that is not known:",
        "examples": [
          "a nameless soldier",
          "the nameless author of a medieval text"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person's name) unknown or not given publicly:",
        "examples": [
          "We are pleased to report a large gift to the school from someone who wishes to remain nameless."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "namely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used when you want to give more detail or be more exact about something you have just said:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to get more teachers into the classrooms where they're most needed, namely in high poverty areas.",
          "I learned an important lesson when I lost my job, namely that nothing is a hundred percent guaranteed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be specific:",
        "examples": [
          "He suggested that these so-called contributions are something else, namely taxes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "names": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the word or words that a person, thing, or place is known by:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Hi, what's your name?\" \"My name's Diane.\"",
          "Please write your full (= complete) name and address on the form.",
          "What's the name of that mountain in the distance?",
          "We finally agreed on the name Luca for our son.",
          "The students were listed by name and by country of origin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opinion or reputation that someone or something has:",
        "examples": [
          "She went to court to clear her name (= prove that the bad things said about her were not true).",
          "The fans' actions gave our team a bad name in the youth league at that time.",
          "They're trying to restore the good name of the manufacturer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is famous or has a good reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "It seemed like all the big names in football were there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "called:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to talk to a professor by the name of Bin Said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give yourself a name that is not your real name:",
        "examples": [
          "In the business world he goes by the name of J. Walter Fortune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for someone or belonging to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm here to pick up my tickets - I reserved them by phone yesterday in the name of Tremin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone or something a name:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] We named our dogs Shandy and Belle.",
          "A man named Dennis answered the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say what something or someone's name is:",
        "examples": [
          "In the first question you had to name three types of monkey.",
          "He couldn't name his attacker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Just name the time and I'll be there.",
          "Name your conditions/terms/price.",
          "Ms Martinez has been named (as) the new Democratic candidate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or words that a person or thing is known by:",
        "examples": [
          "Hello, my name is Beth.",
          "Do you remember the name of that town we visited in Maine?",
          "I’m looking for someone by the name of (= who has the name) Stephen Weinberg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A name is also a reputation, esp. a good one:",
        "examples": [
          "She had made a name for herself as an architect by the time she was thirty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A name is also a famous person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a big name in the field of fashion.",
          "They wanted a name band for the wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a name to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "They decided to name their first child Benjamin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To name is also to choose or to state publicly:",
        "examples": [
          "The president has yet to name a new ambassador to Russia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a well-known and successful company, person, or product:",
        "examples": [
          "a big/famous name Some big names in the technology sector were hardest hit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the reputation of a company, person, or product:",
        "examples": [
          "good/bad name It is hard to put a value on a firm's good name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become famous by achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "He had already made his name on Wall Street in the early 90s with his high-risk investment strategies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an investor who makes large sums of their own money available to the insurance group Lloyds so that it can provide insurance for organizations or industries that have large risks",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "namesake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing having the same name as another person or thing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing with the same name as another person or thing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "naming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone or something a name:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] We named our dogs Shandy and Belle.",
          "A man named Dennis answered the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say what something or someone's name is:",
        "examples": [
          "In the first question you had to name three types of monkey.",
          "He couldn't name his attacker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Just name the time and I'll be there.",
          "Name your conditions/terms/price.",
          "Ms Martinez has been named (as) the new Democratic candidate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a gay man or a man who is considered to be effeminate",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nancy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a gay man or a man who is considered to be effeminate",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nannies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to take care of a particular family's children",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "child's word for a grandmother:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] Can I have a drink, Nanny?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman employed to take care of children in the children’s home:",
        "examples": [
          "She relied on a nanny to care for her baby during the week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nanny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to take care of a particular family's children",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "child's word for a grandmother:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] Can I have a drink, Nanny?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman employed to take care of children in the children’s home:",
        "examples": [
          "She relied on a nanny to care for her baby during the week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nanosecond": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "0.000,000,001 seconds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measurement equal to one billionth of a second, used to describe the speed at which a computer works on data:",
        "examples": [
          "The chip's memory access time of 26 nanoseconds made it highly competitive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an extremely short time:",
        "examples": [
          "Following the scandal, their stocks went from 100 to zero in a nanosecond."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short sleep, especially during the day:",
        "examples": [
          "Grandpa usually has/takes a nap after lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the surface of a piece of cloth such as velvet, consisting of short threads that have been brushed in one direction",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sleep for a short time, especially during the day:",
        "examples": [
          "He likes to nap for an hour when he gets home from work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brief sleep, esp. during the day",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "napa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large vegetable with large pale green leaves and white stems:",
        "examples": [
          "I shredded the lettuce and added some napa cabbage for extra crunch.",
          "I picked up a couple of long napa cabbages from the market.",
          "Place the dumplings on a single layer of napa cabbage leaves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "napalm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance containing petrol that burns strongly and is used in bombs, especially to destroy areas of plants so that enemy soldiers cannot hide",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nape": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the back of the neck:",
        "examples": [
          "She kissed the nape of his neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the back of the neck:",
        "examples": [
          "Her hair was gathered at the nape of her neck."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "napkin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small square piece of cloth or paper, used while you are eating to protect your clothes or to clean your mouth or fingers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth or paper used at meals to protect your clothes and to clean your lips or fingers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "napkins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small square piece of cloth or paper, used while you are eating to protect your clothes or to clean your mouth or fingers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth or paper used at meals to protect your clothes and to clean your lips or fingers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "naples": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the southern part of Italy:",
        "examples": [
          "No one can be sure when Mount Vesuvius, the Italian volcano situated on the outskirts of Naples, will next erupt.",
          "The restaurant serves traditional Italian fare from fourth-generation family recipes from Naples."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "napoleon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dish of thin layers of pastry with a sweet or savoury (= not sweet) filling between each layer:",
        "examples": [
          "The passion fruit napoleon has got to be my absolute favourite.",
          "a crab and tuna tartare napoleon with roasted pepper coulis"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "napped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nappies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a square of thick soft paper or cloth that is fastened around a baby's bottom and between its legs to absorb its urine and solid waste:",
        "examples": [
          "disposable/reusable nappies",
          "nappy cream",
          "She was changing the baby's nappy.",
          "I knew William when he was still in nappies (= when he was a baby)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "diaper",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "napping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nappy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a square of thick soft paper or cloth that is fastened around a baby's bottom and between its legs to absorb its urine and solid waste:",
        "examples": [
          "disposable/reusable nappies",
          "nappy cream",
          "She was changing the baby's nappy.",
          "I knew William when he was still in nappies (= when he was a baby)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "diaper",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "naps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short sleep, especially during the day:",
        "examples": [
          "Grandpa usually has/takes a nap after lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the surface of a piece of cloth such as velvet, consisting of short threads that have been brushed in one direction",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sleep for a short time, especially during the day:",
        "examples": [
          "He likes to nap for an hour when he gets home from work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brief sleep, esp. during the day",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "narc": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to annoy someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I was a bit narked by David's comment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly tell the police or someone in authority about something bad or illegal that someone has done",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a criminal, who gives the police information about other criminals:",
        "examples": [
          "a coppers' nark"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a police officer whose job is to catch people who produce, sell, or use illegal drugs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who complains and spoils other people's enjoyment",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "narcissism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too much interest in and admiration for your own physical appearance and/or your own abilities",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "narcissist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has too much admiration for himself or herself",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "narcissistic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having too much interest in and admiration for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "a narcissistic personality",
          "Narcissistic people have a hard time seeing another person's point of view."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "narcotic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an illegal drug such as heroin or cocaine:",
        "examples": [
          "He faces three years in jail for selling narcotics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug that makes you want to sleep and prevents you feeling pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Morphine is a narcotic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to drugs that make you want to sleep and prevent pain:",
        "examples": [
          "narcotic drugs",
          "a narcotic effect"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of drug that causes sleep and that is used medically to reduce the strength of pain, and that in some forms is also used illegally",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "narcotics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an illegal drug such as heroin or cocaine:",
        "examples": [
          "He faces three years in jail for selling narcotics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug that makes you want to sleep and prevents you feeling pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Morphine is a narcotic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to drugs that make you want to sleep and prevent pain:",
        "examples": [
          "narcotic drugs",
          "a narcotic effect"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of drug that causes sleep and that is used medically to reduce the strength of pain, and that in some forms is also used illegally",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "narcs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to annoy someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I was a bit narked by David's comment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly tell the police or someone in authority about something bad or illegal that someone has done",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a criminal, who gives the police information about other criminals:",
        "examples": [
          "a coppers' nark"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a police officer whose job is to catch people who produce, sell, or use illegal drugs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who complains and spoils other people's enjoyment",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "narrate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to tell a story, often by reading aloud from a text, or to describe events as they happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Documentaries are often narrated by well-known actors.",
          "One by one the witnesses narrated the sequence of events which led up to the disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act as a narrator for something shown:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We have to hire a professional to narrate the video."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "narrating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell a story, often by reading aloud from a text, or to describe events as they happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Documentaries are often narrated by well-known actors.",
          "One by one the witnesses narrated the sequence of events which led up to the disaster."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "narration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of telling a story",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a spoken description of events given during a film or television programme:",
        "examples": [
          "Dame Judi Dench did the narration for the documentary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the telling of a story, or the work of a narrator",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a note in a set of accounts that gives details about a payment made or received",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "narrative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a story or a description of a series of events:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a moving narrative of wartime adventure.",
          "a first-person/third-person narrative",
          "a gripping/compelling narrative"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of explaining or understanding events:",
        "examples": [
          "There was pressure on academics to construct narratives of the period that were positive.",
          "Both sides in the conflict have a narrative of victimhood.",
          "the grand narratives of nation, race, and faith"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "telling a story or describing a series of events:",
        "examples": [
          "a narrative poem",
          "You have to supply a narrative thread that allows the audience to make a connection with one or more characters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a story or a description of events:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel is a wonderful narrative of wartime adventure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "narratives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a story or a description of a series of events:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a moving narrative of wartime adventure.",
          "a first-person/third-person narrative",
          "a gripping/compelling narrative"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of explaining or understanding events:",
        "examples": [
          "There was pressure on academics to construct narratives of the period that were positive.",
          "Both sides in the conflict have a narrative of victimhood.",
          "the grand narratives of nation, race, and faith"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "telling a story or describing a series of events:",
        "examples": [
          "a narrative poem",
          "You have to supply a narrative thread that allows the audience to make a connection with one or more characters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a story or a description of events:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel is a wonderful narrative of wartime adventure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "narrator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the character who tells you what is happening in a book or film",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who tells a story, or a person who speaks during a film or television program not as an actor but to describe or discuss the pictures being shown:",
        "examples": [
          "Michael Caine is the narrator in the documentary film."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "narrow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a small distance from one side to the other, especially in comparison with the length:",
        "examples": [
          "a narrow bridge/passage/gap",
          "a narrow face",
          "narrow feet",
          "The little village has very narrow streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "limited to a small area of interest, activity, or thought:",
        "examples": [
          "They are unable to see beyond the narrow world of the theatre.",
          "It was regarded as a very narrow interpretation of the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A narrow result is one that could easily have been different because the amount by which someone failed or succeeded was very small:",
        "examples": [
          "The election was won by the very narrow margin of only 185 votes.",
          "The opposition had a narrow defeat.",
          "We won a narrow victory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you avoid danger although you very nearly do not:",
        "examples": [
          "We got out in time but it was a narrow escape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become less wide or to make something less wide:",
        "examples": [
          "The road narrows after the bridge.",
          "He narrowed his eyes in suspicion.",
          "They have narrowed the focus of the investigation, to concentrate on younger adults.",
          "figurative We must strive to narrow the gap between rich and poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become less:",
        "examples": [
          "The retailer's loss narrowed to $3 million from $10 million a year earlier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a small distance from one side to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "Scenes from the movie were filmed in some of Rome’s ancient, narrow streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Narrow also means slight, esp. as a measure of difference:",
        "examples": [
          "He was defeated in the election by a narrow margin.",
          "It was a narrow victory, with the golf tournament decided by a single stroke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Narrow also means only just successful:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a narrow escape, getting out of the car just before it burst into flames."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "limited in range:",
        "examples": [
          "The local newspaper tends to focus on narrow regional issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make something narrower or smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The road narrows from four lanes to two when you leave town.",
          "[ T ] Senate leaders met again to try to narrow the budget deficit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely small:",
        "examples": [
          "a narrow margin/defeat/victory/lead The election was won by a narrow margin of 85 votes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including only a small number of things:",
        "examples": [
          "Specialization by developing countries in a narrow range of commodities had left them vulnerable to external shocks.",
          "With little money available, the policymakers established narrow eligibility criteria and limited the number of grants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something trades in a narrow range, it does not go up and down very much in price:",
        "examples": [
          "Dealers in London described trading as light with prices continuing to trade in a narrow range."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become less in amount, or to make something become less in amount:",
        "examples": [
          "narrow to sth (from sth) The retailer's loss narrowed to $3 million from $10 million a year earlier.",
          "a narrowing gap/difference/deficit"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "narrowed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become less wide or to make something less wide:",
        "examples": [
          "The road narrows after the bridge.",
          "He narrowed his eyes in suspicion.",
          "They have narrowed the focus of the investigation, to concentrate on younger adults.",
          "figurative We must strive to narrow the gap between rich and poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become less:",
        "examples": [
          "The retailer's loss narrowed to $3 million from $10 million a year earlier."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "narrowly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "only by a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "She narrowly missed winning the race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a limited way:",
        "examples": [
          "a narrowly interpreted law"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "carefully or in a way that shows doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "The officer looked at him narrowly through half-closed eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "by a very small number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Voters narrowly defeated the proposed school budget."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "narrows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow channel that connects two large areas of water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow part of a lake or river",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nasa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration: the US government organization that is responsible for space travel and the scientific study of space",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (= the US government organization that plans and controls space travel and the scientific study of space)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nasal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "related to the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "nasal passages",
          "nasal congestion",
          "the nasal cavity",
          "a nasal spray"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person's voice is nasal, it has a particular sound because air is going through their nose when they speak:",
        "examples": [
          "a nasal accent",
          "She spoke in nasal tones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or related to the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "This medicine is supposed to relieve nasal congestion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person’s voice is nasal, the sound is produced through the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a high, unpleasant, nasal voice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nasally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to the nose or is done through the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "They are best known as the maker of a nasally inhaled flu vaccine.",
          "Dmitri was breathing nasally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone speaks nasally, their voice has a particular sound because air is going through the nose when they speak:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr Smith droned on nasally.",
          "He plays the character with a high-pitched, nasally projected voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person's voice is nasally, it has a particular sound because air is going through the nose when they speak:",
        "examples": [
          "I hated my voice. I have a very nasally tone.",
          "I had this very high, very nasally talking and singing voice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nashville": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital and largest city of the southeastern US state of Tennessee and the centre of the country music industry:",
        "examples": [
          "Nashville is a very friendly place.",
          "Neither of us had visited Nashville before."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nastier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bad or very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a nasty shock/surprise",
          "There's a nasty smell in here.",
          "He had a nasty cut above the eye.",
          "She has a nasty habit of picking on people in meetings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be so nasty to your brother - he's four years younger than you!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dangerous or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "In an emergency you could get out through a window, but it would be a nasty drop.",
          "The situation could turn (= become) nasty at any moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude or offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "She said some really nasty things about him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that something bad is likely to happen or to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got a nasty feeling that I forgot to tell Joe I couldn't come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mean, unpleasant, or offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "He was, to be honest, a nasty man, with never a kind word for anyone.",
          "I got a rather nasty (= severe) cut from the garage door."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nastiest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bad or very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a nasty shock/surprise",
          "There's a nasty smell in here.",
          "He had a nasty cut above the eye.",
          "She has a nasty habit of picking on people in meetings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be so nasty to your brother - he's four years younger than you!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dangerous or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "In an emergency you could get out through a window, but it would be a nasty drop.",
          "The situation could turn (= become) nasty at any moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude or offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "She said some really nasty things about him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that something bad is likely to happen or to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got a nasty feeling that I forgot to tell Joe I couldn't come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mean, unpleasant, or offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "He was, to be honest, a nasty man, with never a kind word for anyone.",
          "I got a rather nasty (= severe) cut from the garage door."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nasty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bad or very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a nasty shock/surprise",
          "There's a nasty smell in here.",
          "He had a nasty cut above the eye.",
          "She has a nasty habit of picking on people in meetings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be so nasty to your brother - he's four years younger than you!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dangerous or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "In an emergency you could get out through a window, but it would be a nasty drop.",
          "The situation could turn (= become) nasty at any moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude or offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "She said some really nasty things about him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that something bad is likely to happen or to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got a nasty feeling that I forgot to tell Joe I couldn't come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mean, unpleasant, or offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "He was, to be honest, a nasty man, with never a kind word for anyone.",
          "I got a rather nasty (= severe) cut from the garage door."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country, especially when thought of as a large group of people living in one area with their own government, language, traditions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "All the nations of the world will be represented at the conference.",
          "The Germans, as a nation, are often thought to be well organized.",
          "Practically the whole nation watched the ceremony on television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of people of the same race who share the same language, traditions, and history, but who might not all live in one area:",
        "examples": [
          "the Navajo nation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country, esp. when thought of as a large group of people living in one area with their own government, language, and traditions:",
        "examples": [
          "Most industrialized nations of the world will be represented at the conference.",
          "Throughout the nation today people will go to the polls to elect a new government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A nation is also an American Indian group, esp. one that is a member of an American Indian federation.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country, especially when considered as a society with its own government, economy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "developing/emerging/industrialized nations The local community within a typical developing nation can expect to reap only around 15% of the total spent there.",
          "African/Asian/European nations"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "national": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or typical of a whole country and its people, rather than to part of that country or to other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "a national holiday",
          "Britain has more than ten national newspapers.",
          "The company's national headquarters is in Rome.",
          "The children were wearing traditional national costume/dress.",
          "The government's view is that raising taxes now would not be in the national interest (= would not be good for the country)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who officially belongs to a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "30 people, including six Mexican nationals, were killed in yesterday's plane crash.",
          "All foreign nationals were advised to leave the country following the outbreak of civil war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to all parts of a nation or to a nation as a whole rather than to any part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "National headquarters of the company are in Atlanta, with branches throughout the country.",
          "National news goes on the front page of the newspaper, with local news in the second section."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a citizen of a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "Irish/Mexican nationals",
          "a foreign national"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to countries or to one particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "Unemployment in the city is significantly higher than the national average.",
          "at a/the national level The problem needs to be addressed both at a national and international level.",
          "a national campaign/competition/championship",
          "a national newspaper/distributor/chain",
          "the national government/airline/anthem"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nationalist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who wants their country to be politically independent",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who strongly believes their country is better than others:",
        "examples": [
          "violent protests by nationalists"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wanting your country to be politically independent:",
        "examples": [
          "a nationalist movement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strongly believing that your country is better than others:",
        "examples": [
          "racist and nationalist parties"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "supporting political independence for a group within a nation:",
        "examples": [
          "His views were those of the nationalist Quebec government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nationalists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who wants their country to be politically independent",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who strongly believes their country is better than others:",
        "examples": [
          "violent protests by nationalists"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wanting your country to be politically independent:",
        "examples": [
          "a nationalist movement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strongly believing that your country is better than others:",
        "examples": [
          "racist and nationalist parties"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "supporting political independence for a group within a nation:",
        "examples": [
          "His views were those of the nationalist Quebec government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nationality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the official right to belong to a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "She has British nationality.",
          "What nationality are you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people of the same race, religion, traditions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "At the International School they have pupils of 46 different nationalities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of belonging to a particular country or being a citizen of a particular nation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] \"What’s your nationality?\" \"I’m from Brazil.\"",
          "[ C ] New York City is home to people of many nationalities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nationalized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a government) to take control of a business or industry:",
        "examples": [
          "The Mexican president nationalized the railways in 1939."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nationally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "by or to everyone in a nation:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a nationally known columnist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nationals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or typical of a whole country and its people, rather than to part of that country or to other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "a national holiday",
          "Britain has more than ten national newspapers.",
          "The company's national headquarters is in Rome.",
          "The children were wearing traditional national costume/dress.",
          "The government's view is that raising taxes now would not be in the national interest (= would not be good for the country)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who officially belongs to a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "30 people, including six Mexican nationals, were killed in yesterday's plane crash.",
          "All foreign nationals were advised to leave the country following the outbreak of civil war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to all parts of a nation or to a nation as a whole rather than to any part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "National headquarters of the company are in Atlanta, with branches throughout the country.",
          "National news goes on the front page of the newspaper, with local news in the second section."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a citizen of a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "Irish/Mexican nationals",
          "a foreign national"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to countries or to one particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "Unemployment in the city is significantly higher than the national average.",
          "at a/the national level The problem needs to be addressed both at a national and international level.",
          "a national campaign/competition/championship",
          "a national newspaper/distributor/chain",
          "the national government/airline/anthem"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country, especially when thought of as a large group of people living in one area with their own government, language, traditions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "All the nations of the world will be represented at the conference.",
          "The Germans, as a nation, are often thought to be well organized.",
          "Practically the whole nation watched the ceremony on television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of people of the same race who share the same language, traditions, and history, but who might not all live in one area:",
        "examples": [
          "the Navajo nation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country, esp. when thought of as a large group of people living in one area with their own government, language, and traditions:",
        "examples": [
          "Most industrialized nations of the world will be represented at the conference.",
          "Throughout the nation today people will go to the polls to elect a new government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A nation is also an American Indian group, esp. one that is a member of an American Indian federation.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country, especially when considered as a society with its own government, economy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "developing/emerging/industrialized nations The local community within a typical developing nation can expect to reap only around 15% of the total spent there.",
          "African/Asian/European nations"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nationwide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening in all parts of a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "a nationwide network/chain of stores",
          "a nationwide survey/referendum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in all parts of a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "Schools nationwide are experiencing a shortage of teachers.",
          "Consumer spending is down nationwide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening in all parts of a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "A nationwide survey of mothers revealed some very interesting things about what mothers want from fathers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening in all parts of a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "a nationwide chain/network Essential services could still be delivered through a nationwide network of local post offices.",
          "a nationwide strike"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in all parts of a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "The products are available nationwide.",
          "Businesses nationwide that delayed buying equipment and expanding during the recession are now upgrading."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "native": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or describing someone's country or place of birth or someone who was born in a particular country or place:",
        "examples": [
          "She returned to live and work in her native Japan.",
          "She's a native Californian."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to plants and animals that grow naturally in a place, and have not been brought there from somewhere else:",
        "examples": [
          "Henderson Island in the Pacific has more than 55 species of native flowering plants.",
          "The horse is not native to America - it was introduced by the Spanish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the first people to live in an area:",
        "examples": [
          "The Aborigines are the native inhabitants of Australia.",
          "the native population",
          "native customs and traditions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first language that someone learns:",
        "examples": [
          "French is his native tongue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the country in which someone was born and lived while young:",
        "examples": [
          "Our enemies have attacked us on our native soil, killing thousands.",
          "The team's players seemed glad to be back on their native soil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A native ability or characteristic is one that a person or thing has naturally and is part of their basic character:",
        "examples": [
          "his native wit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who was born in a particular place, or a plant or animal that lives or grows naturally in a place and has not been brought from somewhere else:",
        "examples": [
          "a native of Monaco",
          "The red squirrel is a native of Britain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for someone who lived in a country, especially in Africa, before Europeans went there",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the place where you were born:",
        "examples": [
          "This was his first visit to his native land in 30 years.",
          "Larry is a native Texan (= He was born in Texas).",
          "His native language is Spanish, but he speaks English without a trace of an accent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone or something native to a place was born or started to develop there:",
        "examples": [
          "Corn is native to North America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person born in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a native of Indianapolis and a graduate of Indiana University."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dated A native is also a person who was born and lived in a country before Europeans began to visit and live there:",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "natives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or describing someone's country or place of birth or someone who was born in a particular country or place:",
        "examples": [
          "She returned to live and work in her native Japan.",
          "She's a native Californian."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to plants and animals that grow naturally in a place, and have not been brought there from somewhere else:",
        "examples": [
          "Henderson Island in the Pacific has more than 55 species of native flowering plants.",
          "The horse is not native to America - it was introduced by the Spanish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the first people to live in an area:",
        "examples": [
          "The Aborigines are the native inhabitants of Australia.",
          "the native population",
          "native customs and traditions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first language that someone learns:",
        "examples": [
          "French is his native tongue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the country in which someone was born and lived while young:",
        "examples": [
          "Our enemies have attacked us on our native soil, killing thousands.",
          "The team's players seemed glad to be back on their native soil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A native ability or characteristic is one that a person or thing has naturally and is part of their basic character:",
        "examples": [
          "his native wit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who was born in a particular place, or a plant or animal that lives or grows naturally in a place and has not been brought from somewhere else:",
        "examples": [
          "a native of Monaco",
          "The red squirrel is a native of Britain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for someone who lived in a country, especially in Africa, before Europeans went there",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the place where you were born:",
        "examples": [
          "This was his first visit to his native land in 30 years.",
          "Larry is a native Texan (= He was born in Texas).",
          "His native language is Spanish, but he speaks English without a trace of an accent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone or something native to a place was born or started to develop there:",
        "examples": [
          "Corn is native to North America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person born in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a native of Indianapolis and a graduate of Indiana University."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dated A native is also a person who was born and lived in a country before Europeans began to visit and live there:",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nativity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated by Christians at Christmas:",
        "examples": [
          "Christmas is the season when Christians around the world recount the story of the Nativity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a model or picture of the Nativity:",
        "examples": [
          "The nativity consisted of elaborate hand-carved figures.",
          "Nativity sets sell well in the run-up to Christmas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a play that tells the story of Jesus Christ's birth, usually performed by children at Christmas:",
        "examples": [
          "She played the role of Mary in the school nativity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the birth of Jesus, celebrated by Christians at Christmas:",
        "examples": [
          "the Nativity story"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nato": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for North Atlantic Treaty Organization: an international military organization consisting of the US, Canada, and many European countries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (= an international organization that includes the US, Canada, and several European countries, formed in 1949 for military defense)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "natural": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "as found in nature and not involving anything made or done by people:",
        "examples": [
          "a natural substance",
          "People say that breast-feeding is better than bottle-feeding because it's more natural.",
          "natural causes He died from natural causes (= because he was old or ill).",
          "natural disaster Floods and earthquakes are natural disasters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A natural ability or characteristic is one that you were born with:",
        "examples": [
          "natural beauty",
          "a natural talent for sports",
          "She's a natural blonde (= her real hair colour is blonde)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or their behaviour) seeming normal and relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "sound natural \"Hi, how are you?\" he asked, trying to sound natural.",
          "He reads the news in a natural, conversational way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Natural food or drink is pure and has no chemical substances added to it and is therefore thought to be healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "natural mineral water",
          "natural ingredients"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a parent who caused someone to be born, although possibly not their legal parent or the parent who raised them:",
        "examples": [
          "She was eventually reunited with her natural mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "normal or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Of course you're upset - it's only natural.",
          "it is natural that It's natural that you should feel anxious when you first leave home.",
          "it is natural to It's quite natural to experience a few doubts just before you get married."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a musical note) not sharp (= a semitone higher than the stated note) or flat (= a semitone lower than the stated note):",
        "examples": [
          "E natural"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who was born with the right characteristics or abilities for doing a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "She won't have any troubles learning to ride a horse - you can see she's a natural."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an musical note that is not a sharp (= a semitone higher than the stated note) or a flat (= a semitone lower than the stated note):",
        "examples": [
          "The bassoon plays a natural instead of a flat.",
          "The period sees the introduction of key signatures and accidentals: sharps, flats, and naturals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is normal and relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "act natural You're supposed to act natural when we're recording the video."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from nature; not artificial or involving anything made or caused by people:",
        "examples": [
          "Cotton is a natural fiber.",
          "He died of natural causes (= because he was old or ill).",
          "Floods and earthquakes are natural disasters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If food or drink is described as natural, it means it has no artificial chemical substances added to it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having an ability or characteristic because you were born with it:",
        "examples": [
          "a natural athlete",
          "a natural blonde"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be expected; usual:",
        "examples": [
          "a natural reaction",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It’s only natural to be upset when your dog dies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of written music) having no sharp or flat:",
        "examples": [
          "a B natural",
          "a natural scale"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark in written music that shows that a note should return to its original pitch",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person born with the characteristics or abilities needed for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "She won’t have any trouble learning to ride a horse – she’s a natural."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as found in nature, and not involving anything made or done by people:",
        "examples": [
          "natural flavourings/foods/ingredients Over 50% of all cosmetics products in the Chinese market are advertised as consisting of natural ingredients.",
          "They are implementing a major economic recovery programme after the country's worst-ever natural disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "normal or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Having seen the value of their shares collapse, it was only natural for shareholders to complain.",
          "For the customer, the natural choice is a repayment mortgage, not an endowment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an ability or a characteristic that someone was born with:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a natural leader."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "naturalist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who writes, paints, etc. in the style of naturalism",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who studies and knows a lot about plants and animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who studies plants and animals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "naturally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or existing as part of nature and not made or done by people:",
        "examples": [
          "A healthy body will be able to fight off the illness naturally without the use of medicine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having an ability or characteristic from birth:",
        "examples": [
          "He's naturally funny - he doesn't even have to try."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a particular skill comes naturally (to you), you are able to do it easily, with little effort or learning:",
        "examples": [
          "Dancing seemed to come naturally to her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as you would expect:",
        "examples": [
          "Naturally we want to see as few job losses in the industry as possible.",
          "\"You will be nice to her, won't you?\" \"Naturally.\" (= Yes, obviously.)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a normal way:",
        "examples": [
          "Relax and try to behave naturally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as you would expect; in a usual or easy way:",
        "examples": [
          "Exercising should come as naturally as brushing your teeth.",
          "Naturally, we have to arrive early to get the best seats.",
          "\"You will be polite when you speak to her, won’t you?\" \"Naturally (= Yes, obviously).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or existing as part of nature and not made or caused by people:",
        "examples": [
          "naturally curly hair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of an ability or characteristic that you were born with:",
        "examples": [
          "a naturally talented artist"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "naturals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "as found in nature and not involving anything made or done by people:",
        "examples": [
          "a natural substance",
          "People say that breast-feeding is better than bottle-feeding because it's more natural.",
          "natural causes He died from natural causes (= because he was old or ill).",
          "natural disaster Floods and earthquakes are natural disasters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A natural ability or characteristic is one that you were born with:",
        "examples": [
          "natural beauty",
          "a natural talent for sports",
          "She's a natural blonde (= her real hair colour is blonde)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or their behaviour) seeming normal and relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "sound natural \"Hi, how are you?\" he asked, trying to sound natural.",
          "He reads the news in a natural, conversational way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Natural food or drink is pure and has no chemical substances added to it and is therefore thought to be healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "natural mineral water",
          "natural ingredients"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a parent who caused someone to be born, although possibly not their legal parent or the parent who raised them:",
        "examples": [
          "She was eventually reunited with her natural mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "normal or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Of course you're upset - it's only natural.",
          "it is natural that It's natural that you should feel anxious when you first leave home.",
          "it is natural to It's quite natural to experience a few doubts just before you get married."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a musical note) not sharp (= a semitone higher than the stated note) or flat (= a semitone lower than the stated note):",
        "examples": [
          "E natural"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who was born with the right characteristics or abilities for doing a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "She won't have any troubles learning to ride a horse - you can see she's a natural."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an musical note that is not a sharp (= a semitone higher than the stated note) or a flat (= a semitone lower than the stated note):",
        "examples": [
          "The bassoon plays a natural instead of a flat.",
          "The period sees the introduction of key signatures and accidentals: sharps, flats, and naturals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is normal and relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "act natural You're supposed to act natural when we're recording the video."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from nature; not artificial or involving anything made or caused by people:",
        "examples": [
          "Cotton is a natural fiber.",
          "He died of natural causes (= because he was old or ill).",
          "Floods and earthquakes are natural disasters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If food or drink is described as natural, it means it has no artificial chemical substances added to it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having an ability or characteristic because you were born with it:",
        "examples": [
          "a natural athlete",
          "a natural blonde"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be expected; usual:",
        "examples": [
          "a natural reaction",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It’s only natural to be upset when your dog dies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of written music) having no sharp or flat:",
        "examples": [
          "a B natural",
          "a natural scale"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark in written music that shows that a note should return to its original pitch",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person born with the characteristics or abilities needed for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "She won’t have any trouble learning to ride a horse – she’s a natural."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as found in nature, and not involving anything made or done by people:",
        "examples": [
          "natural flavourings/foods/ingredients Over 50% of all cosmetics products in the Chinese market are advertised as consisting of natural ingredients.",
          "They are implementing a major economic recovery programme after the country's worst-ever natural disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "normal or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Having seen the value of their shares collapse, it was only natural for shareholders to complain.",
          "For the customer, the natural choice is a repayment mortgage, not an endowment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an ability or a characteristic that someone was born with:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a natural leader."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nature": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "all the animals, plants, rocks, etc. in the world and all the features, forces, and processes that happen or exist independently of people, such as the weather, the sea, mountains, the production of young animals or plants, and growth:",
        "examples": [
          "her love of nature",
          "This new technique of artificially growing cells copies what actually happens in nature.",
          "a nature article/book/programme"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force that is responsible for physical life and that is sometimes spoken of as a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Feeling tired-out is Nature's way of telling you to rest.",
          "Nature gave these tiny creatures the ability to reproduce quickly when food is abundant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type or main characteristic of something:",
        "examples": [
          "What was the nature of his inquiry?",
          "Motor-racing is by nature a dangerous sport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be usual and expected:",
        "examples": [
          "There are problems in every relationship - it's in the nature of things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's character:",
        "examples": [
          "As a child, Juliana had a very sensitive nature.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's not really in her nature to be aggressive.",
          "He is by nature inclined to be lazy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the animals and plants in the world and all the features, forces, and processes that exist or happen independently of people, such as the weather, the sea, mountains, reproduction, and growth:",
        "examples": [
          "As a young man he loved hiking and being close to nature.",
          "This technique of growing cells copies what actually happens in nature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The force that is responsible for physical life is often called nature, and is sometimes spoken of as a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Feeling stressed is Nature’s way of telling you to relax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type or main characteristic (of something):",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The problem is delicate in nature.",
          "[ C ] Nothing of a secret nature can happen in that household."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the character of a person, or the characteristics a person is born with:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She’s always had a sunny nature.",
          "[ U ] She is by nature a gentle soul."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "natures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "all the animals, plants, rocks, etc. in the world and all the features, forces, and processes that happen or exist independently of people, such as the weather, the sea, mountains, the production of young animals or plants, and growth:",
        "examples": [
          "her love of nature",
          "This new technique of artificially growing cells copies what actually happens in nature.",
          "a nature article/book/programme"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force that is responsible for physical life and that is sometimes spoken of as a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Feeling tired-out is Nature's way of telling you to rest.",
          "Nature gave these tiny creatures the ability to reproduce quickly when food is abundant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type or main characteristic of something:",
        "examples": [
          "What was the nature of his inquiry?",
          "Motor-racing is by nature a dangerous sport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be usual and expected:",
        "examples": [
          "There are problems in every relationship - it's in the nature of things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's character:",
        "examples": [
          "As a child, Juliana had a very sensitive nature.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's not really in her nature to be aggressive.",
          "He is by nature inclined to be lazy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the animals and plants in the world and all the features, forces, and processes that exist or happen independently of people, such as the weather, the sea, mountains, reproduction, and growth:",
        "examples": [
          "As a young man he loved hiking and being close to nature.",
          "This technique of growing cells copies what actually happens in nature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The force that is responsible for physical life is often called nature, and is sometimes spoken of as a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Feeling stressed is Nature’s way of telling you to relax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type or main characteristic (of something):",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The problem is delicate in nature.",
          "[ C ] Nothing of a secret nature can happen in that household."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the character of a person, or the characteristics a person is born with:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She’s always had a sunny nature.",
          "[ U ] She is by nature a gentle soul."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "naught": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "nothing:",
        "examples": [
          "All our efforts were for naught.",
          "All their plans came to naught (= did not achieve anything)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number 0 or zero:",
        "examples": [
          "Add two naughts and divide by two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nothing:",
        "examples": [
          "All our effort was for naught."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "naughty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When children are naughty, or their behaviour is naughty, they behave badly or do not do what they are told to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Now that's naughty - don't throw food on the floor!",
          "Our boss treats us all like naughty children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used slightly humorously to describe an adult who has behaved badly or an adult's bad action:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'm afraid I borrowed your car without asking.\" \"Yes, that was very naughty of you - I needed it at the weekend!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving or suggesting sex:",
        "examples": [
          "The film was shown on television but they cut out all the naughty scenes.",
          "He always buys her naughty underwear for her birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of children) behaving badly and not being obedient, or (esp. of behavior or language) not socially acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "a naughty girl",
          "a naughty word"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nausea": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling that you are going to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "Signs of the illness include fever, nausea, and vomiting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of illness in the stomach that makes you think you are going to vomit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nauseated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling as if you are going to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn’t become nauseated by the treatments at all."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nauseating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel as if you are going to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "the nauseating smell of rotting food"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's opinions or actions are nauseating, you dislike and disapprove of them:",
        "examples": [
          "Her strongest criticism was reserved for the prime minister whom she accused of \"nauseating hypocrisy\".",
          "humorous She's good at everything she does - it's nauseating!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel as if you are going to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "The TV news can be pretty nauseating at times."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nauseous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling as if you might vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "Roller coasters make me feel nauseous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel as if you might vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "the nauseous smell of rotting flesh",
          "humorous The bride's mother was wearing a nauseous (= extremely unattractive) combination of green and yellow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling that you are likely to vomit, or causing this feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt nauseous and dehydrated.",
          "unpleasant, nauseous odors"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nautical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to ships, sailing, or sailors:",
        "examples": [
          "nautical equipment",
          "You're looking very nautical in your navy blue sweater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to ships, sailing, or people who work on ships",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to ships, sailing, or sailors:",
        "examples": [
          "The town is proud of its nautical history."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "naval": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to a country's navy, or relating to military ships:",
        "examples": [
          "a naval officer",
          "naval forces",
          "a naval museum/battle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to a country’s navy, or relating to military ships:",
        "examples": [
          "A major naval battle was fought near here."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "navel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the small round part in the middle of the stomach that is left after the umbilical cord (= the long tube of flesh joining the baby to its mother) has been cut at birth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the small round part or hollow place in the middle of the stomach which is left after the umbilical cord (= long tube of flesh joining the baby to its mother) has been cut at birth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "navigate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to direct the way that a ship, aircraft, etc. will travel, or to find a direction across, along, or over an area of water or land, often by using a map:",
        "examples": [
          "Sailors have special equipment to help them navigate.",
          "Even ancient ships were able to navigate large stretches of open water.",
          "Some migrating birds can navigate by the moon (= using the moon as a guide).",
          "There weren't any road signs to help us navigate through the maze of one-way streets.",
          "We had to navigate several flights of stairs to find his office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move around a website or computer screen, or between websites or screens:",
        "examples": [
          "Their website is fairly plain, but very easy to navigate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct the way that a vehicle, esp. a ship or aircraft will travel, or to find a direction across, along, or over an area of water or land:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He learned to navigate these waters.",
          "[ I ] Whales navigate by visual means.",
          "[ I ] fig. Cyberspace is an environment in which computers navigate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lead a company, activity, etc. in a particular direction, or to deal effectively with a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "We help new home-buyers navigate the complex and often confusing process of purchasing a property.",
          "navigate (sth) through sth She has successfully faced the task of navigating the company through its most difficult period in 25 years.",
          "The market has come and gone and management has been very successful in navigating through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to successfully find a way from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "To reach the farm, produce trucks must navigate a dirt road with a ditch on one side.",
          "One study suggests cell phones could be disrupting bees' ability to navigate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move around within a website or between websites:",
        "examples": [
          "The site is well-organized and easy to navigate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "navigating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct the way that a ship, aircraft, etc. will travel, or to find a direction across, along, or over an area of water or land, often by using a map:",
        "examples": [
          "Sailors have special equipment to help them navigate.",
          "Even ancient ships were able to navigate large stretches of open water.",
          "Some migrating birds can navigate by the moon (= using the moon as a guide).",
          "There weren't any road signs to help us navigate through the maze of one-way streets.",
          "We had to navigate several flights of stairs to find his office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move around a website or computer screen, or between websites or screens:",
        "examples": [
          "Their website is fairly plain, but very easy to navigate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "navigation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of directing a ship, aircraft, etc. from one place to another, or the science of finding a way from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "In the past, navigation depended on a knowledge of the positions of the stars.",
          "Mechanics discovered problems with the plane's navigation system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of moving around a website or computer screen, or between websites or screens:",
        "examples": [
          "We have streamlined our website for easier navigation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or science of finding a way from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a navigation aid/device",
          "The worldwide market for satellite navigation systems is worth billions of dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of moving around within a website or between websites:",
        "examples": [
          "The website will be changed to make navigation easier.",
          "a navigation link/menu/tool"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "navigational": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the navigation of a ship, etc. or to the act of finding your way from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "navigational equipment",
          "navigational errors",
          "This course will teach you the navigational skills necessary for finding your way in open country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the act of moving around a website or computer screen, or between websites or screens:",
        "examples": [
          "We offer navigational design solutions for large websites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the systems that help to find a way from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "navigational devices/equipment/instruments The pilot equipment and onboard navigational equipment are some of the most advanced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the act of moving between the pages of a website or between websites:",
        "examples": [
          "The website's navigational links are clear and easy to use."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "navigator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person in a vehicle who decides the direction in which the vehicle travels",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in a vehicle who decides on the direction in which the vehicle travels",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "navy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a country's armed forces that is trained to operate at sea:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother is an officer in the Navy.",
          "Gabriel joined the navy in 1997.",
          "a navy ship/vessel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dark blue",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "dark blue:",
        "examples": [
          "He was wearing a navy sweater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a country’s armed forces that is trained to operate at sea",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to introduce a second and more extreme phrase in a sentence when the first phrase was not strong enough:",
        "examples": [
          "It is my pleasure, nay privilege, to introduce tonight's guest speaker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Northern English for",
        "examples": [
          "Nay lass, don't cry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially in the UK parliament, a vote to show that someone does not support a suggestion, idea, suggested law, etc., or a person who votes \"no\":",
        "examples": [
          "The ayes and nays of the final vote are not recorded.",
          "The two nays were men who had once worked for Colonel Barton."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "naysayers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who says something is not possible, is not good, or will fail:",
        "examples": [
          "He ignored the naysayers and persevered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nazi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of the National Socialist (German Workers') Party, led by Adolf Hitler, which controlled Germany from 1933 to 1945",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is cruel or demands that people obey them completely, or who has extreme and unreasonable beliefs about race",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or connected with the National Socialist (German Workers') Party, which controlled Germany from 1933 to 1945:",
        "examples": [
          "a Nazi officer",
          "Nazi Germany"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party that controlled Germany from 1933 to 1945 under Adolf Hitler, or someone who believes in fascism (= state control of social and economic life and extreme pride in country and race, with no political disagreement allowed)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nazis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of the National Socialist (German Workers') Party, led by Adolf Hitler, which controlled Germany from 1933 to 1945",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is cruel or demands that people obey them completely, or who has extreme and unreasonable beliefs about race",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or connected with the National Socialist (German Workers') Party, which controlled Germany from 1933 to 1945:",
        "examples": [
          "a Nazi officer",
          "Nazi Germany"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party that controlled Germany from 1933 to 1945 under Adolf Hitler, or someone who believes in fascism (= state control of social and economic life and extreme pride in country and race, with no political disagreement allowed)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nd": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for nondistended (= not swollen and large): often used when talking about a patient's abdomen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of North Dakota: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ne": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Nebraska: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for northeast or northeastern",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "neanderthal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of people or beliefs) very old-fashioned and not willing to change:",
        "examples": [
          "He criticized what he described as the \"neanderthal tendencies\" of the right wing of the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people) rude or offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a type of primitive people who lived in Europe and Asia from about 150,000 to 30,000 years ago:",
        "examples": [
          "Neanderthal man"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of primitive people who lived in Europe and Asia from about 150,000 to 30,000 years ago:",
        "examples": [
          "The Neanderthals were skilled hunters of large game such as bison or deer.",
          "By 28,000 years ago, the Neanderthals had vanished, and scientists have not yet been able to determine why."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the ancient people who lived in Europe and Asia from approximately 30,000 to 150,000 years ago",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig.someone who behaves in a rude or offensive way",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "neanderthals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of people or beliefs) very old-fashioned and not willing to change:",
        "examples": [
          "He criticized what he described as the \"neanderthal tendencies\" of the right wing of the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people) rude or offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a type of primitive people who lived in Europe and Asia from about 150,000 to 30,000 years ago:",
        "examples": [
          "Neanderthal man"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of primitive people who lived in Europe and Asia from about 150,000 to 30,000 years ago:",
        "examples": [
          "The Neanderthals were skilled hunters of large game such as bison or deer.",
          "By 28,000 years ago, the Neanderthals had vanished, and scientists have not yet been able to determine why."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the ancient people who lived in Europe and Asia from approximately 30,000 to 150,000 years ago",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig.someone who behaves in a rude or offensive way",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "near": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not far away in distance:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there a restaurant near here?",
          "I'd like to sit near a window, please.",
          "Don't come too near me - you might catch my cold.",
          "The hotel is near the airport.",
          "Which bus stop is nearest (to) your house?",
          "I was standing just near enough to hear what they were saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not far away in time:",
        "examples": [
          "As the date of his operation drew near, he became more and more anxious.",
          "UK We can decide which route to take nearer the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "almost in a particular state, or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The runners looked near exhaustion.",
          "UK I was near (to) tears (= almost cried) at one point during the film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not close in distance, time, amount, or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The house was nowhere near the beach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "almost:",
        "examples": [
          "They're the same age or near enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not far away in distance, time, characteristics, or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Where's the nearest post office?",
          "My pocket knife is the nearest thing (= the most similar thing) to a weapon that I have.",
          "I couldn't get any cream cheese so I bought the nearest equivalent (= the most similar thing) that I could find."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your near relatives are people who are closely related to you, such as your parents, brothers, or sisters.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a time that is not far away:",
        "examples": [
          "All our computer equipment will be replaced in the near future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get close to something in distance, time, or state:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm pleased to say the project is nearing completion.",
          "As the wedding day neared, I started to have second thoughts about getting married.",
          "The captain switched on the seat belt sign as we neared the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "combines with adjectives and nouns to mean \"almost\":",
        "examples": [
          "We had a near-disaster this morning in the car!",
          "She was near-hysterical by the time I arrived there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "close to; not far away from in distance, time, or relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "We live near the school.",
          "She asked to sit nearer the front of the classroom.",
          "It will probably be near midnight by the time we get home.",
          "We couldn’t park anywhere near the theater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not far away in distance, time, or relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "in the near future",
          "The nearest library is in the next town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not far away in distance, time, or relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish we lived nearer.",
          "I was standing near enough to hear what they were saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come closer to something, or to approach:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] As the big day nears, I’m starting to get nervous.",
          "[ T ] The project is nearing completion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nearby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not far away:",
        "examples": [
          "If there's a café nearby, we could stop for a snack.",
          "I noticed a policeman standing nearby.",
          "We stopped at some nearby shops to buy some food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not far away in distance; close:",
        "examples": [
          "A police officer was standing nearby.",
          "We walked to a nearby park."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nearer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not far away in distance:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there a restaurant near here?",
          "I'd like to sit near a window, please.",
          "Don't come too near me - you might catch my cold.",
          "The hotel is near the airport.",
          "Which bus stop is nearest (to) your house?",
          "I was standing just near enough to hear what they were saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not far away in time:",
        "examples": [
          "As the date of his operation drew near, he became more and more anxious.",
          "UK We can decide which route to take nearer the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "almost in a particular state, or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The runners looked near exhaustion.",
          "UK I was near (to) tears (= almost cried) at one point during the film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not close in distance, time, amount, or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The house was nowhere near the beach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "almost:",
        "examples": [
          "They're the same age or near enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not far away in distance, time, characteristics, or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Where's the nearest post office?",
          "My pocket knife is the nearest thing (= the most similar thing) to a weapon that I have.",
          "I couldn't get any cream cheese so I bought the nearest equivalent (= the most similar thing) that I could find."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your near relatives are people who are closely related to you, such as your parents, brothers, or sisters.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a time that is not far away:",
        "examples": [
          "All our computer equipment will be replaced in the near future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get close to something in distance, time, or state:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm pleased to say the project is nearing completion.",
          "As the wedding day neared, I started to have second thoughts about getting married.",
          "The captain switched on the seat belt sign as we neared the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "combines with adjectives and nouns to mean \"almost\":",
        "examples": [
          "We had a near-disaster this morning in the car!",
          "She was near-hysterical by the time I arrived there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "close to; not far away from in distance, time, or relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "We live near the school.",
          "She asked to sit nearer the front of the classroom.",
          "It will probably be near midnight by the time we get home.",
          "We couldn’t park anywhere near the theater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not far away in distance, time, or relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "in the near future",
          "The nearest library is in the next town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not far away in distance, time, or relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish we lived nearer.",
          "I was standing near enough to hear what they were saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come closer to something, or to approach:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] As the big day nears, I’m starting to get nervous.",
          "[ T ] The project is nearing completion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nearest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not far away in distance:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there a restaurant near here?",
          "I'd like to sit near a window, please.",
          "Don't come too near me - you might catch my cold.",
          "The hotel is near the airport.",
          "Which bus stop is nearest (to) your house?",
          "I was standing just near enough to hear what they were saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not far away in time:",
        "examples": [
          "As the date of his operation drew near, he became more and more anxious.",
          "UK We can decide which route to take nearer the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "almost in a particular state, or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The runners looked near exhaustion.",
          "UK I was near (to) tears (= almost cried) at one point during the film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not close in distance, time, amount, or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The house was nowhere near the beach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "almost:",
        "examples": [
          "They're the same age or near enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not far away in distance, time, characteristics, or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Where's the nearest post office?",
          "My pocket knife is the nearest thing (= the most similar thing) to a weapon that I have.",
          "I couldn't get any cream cheese so I bought the nearest equivalent (= the most similar thing) that I could find."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your near relatives are people who are closely related to you, such as your parents, brothers, or sisters.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a time that is not far away:",
        "examples": [
          "All our computer equipment will be replaced in the near future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get close to something in distance, time, or state:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm pleased to say the project is nearing completion.",
          "As the wedding day neared, I started to have second thoughts about getting married.",
          "The captain switched on the seat belt sign as we neared the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "combines with adjectives and nouns to mean \"almost\":",
        "examples": [
          "We had a near-disaster this morning in the car!",
          "She was near-hysterical by the time I arrived there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "close to; not far away from in distance, time, or relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "We live near the school.",
          "She asked to sit nearer the front of the classroom.",
          "It will probably be near midnight by the time we get home.",
          "We couldn’t park anywhere near the theater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not far away in distance, time, or relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "in the near future",
          "The nearest library is in the next town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not far away in distance, time, or relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish we lived nearer.",
          "I was standing near enough to hear what they were saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come closer to something, or to approach:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] As the big day nears, I’m starting to get nervous.",
          "[ T ] The project is nearing completion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nearing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get close to something in distance, time, or state:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm pleased to say the project is nearing completion.",
          "As the wedding day neared, I started to have second thoughts about getting married.",
          "The captain switched on the seat belt sign as we neared the airport."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nearly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "almost, or not completely:",
        "examples": [
          "It's been nearly three months since my last haircut.",
          "I've nearly finished that book you lent me.",
          "She's nearly as tall as her father now.",
          "They'd eaten nearly everything.",
          "It was so funny - we nearly died laughing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot less:",
        "examples": [
          "She's not nearly as beautiful as you said she was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "much less than you want or need:",
        "examples": [
          "There's not nearly enough food for all these people!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "almost but not quite; close to:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve nearly finished that book you lent me.",
          "She’s nearly as tall as her father now.",
          "The problem isn’t nearly as bad as you think."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nearsighted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A nearsighted person can only clearly see objects that are close to them:",
        "examples": [
          "Nearly half the population is nearsighted to some degree.",
          "Children with this condition can often be near-sighted and need glasses to help with their distance vision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to see clearly only objects that are close up",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "neat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "tidy, with everything in its place:",
        "examples": [
          "Your house is always so neat - how do you manage it?",
          "She likes everything neat and tidy.",
          "You have such neat handwriting.",
          "They did a very neat job stitching up your knee - there's hardly a scar there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Neat people like to keep themselves, their house, and their possessions tidy and in good order:",
        "examples": [
          "Hassan is the neatest child I've ever met - even his shoes are clean!",
          "I try to be neat, but my husband is a slob."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good:",
        "examples": [
          "That video game is really neat!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clever and simple:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be a neat solution to the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a strong alcoholic drink) without anything, such as water or ice or another drink, added to it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll have a neat gin, please.",
          "She likes her whisky neat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arranged well, with everything in its place:",
        "examples": [
          "neat handwriting",
          "She keeps her room neat and clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A neat person likes everything to be clean and well arranged.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Neat can also mean skillful or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "a neat trick/solution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of alcoholic drinks) with nothing added; straight",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "great:",
        "examples": [
          "The party was really neat.",
          "What a neat bike!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neatly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a tidy way:",
        "examples": [
          "His clothes are all neatly folded in their drawers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a clever and simple way:",
        "examples": [
          "The announcement was neatly timed to coincide with the release of their new album."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a neat way, with everything in its place:",
        "examples": [
          "neatly folded clothes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nebraska": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the central US, whose capital city is Lincoln:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a farmer in central Nebraska.",
          "I decided Nebraska was the place I would be."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nebula": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cloud of gas or dust in space, appearing either bright or dark",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cloud of dust or gas in outer space:",
        "examples": [
          "The Orion Nebula is visible to the naked eye under dark skies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "necessarily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in negatives to mean \"in every case\" or \"therefore\":",
        "examples": [
          "The fact that something is cheap doesn't necessarily mean it's of low quality.",
          "You can love someone without necessarily wanting to marry them.",
          "That's not necessarily true."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in negatives) in all cases; as an expected result:",
        "examples": [
          "Money doesn’t necessarily buy happiness.",
          "\"These cheap glasses will break easily.\" \"Not necessarily.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "necessary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "needed in order to achieve a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "He lacks the necessary skills for the job.",
          "I don't have much time so I won't be staying any longer than necessary.",
          "Just do what's necessary and then leave.",
          "If necessary, we can always change the dates of our trip.",
          "Is it necessary for all of us to be present at the meeting this afternoon?",
          "We don't want to take any more luggage with us than is strictly necessary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in negatives and questions to show that you disapprove of something and do not think it should be used or done:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think that kind of language is necessary in a show that kids could be watching.",
          "Was it really necessary for you to say that?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needed in order to achieve a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t take any more luggage than is strictly necessary.",
          "He lacks the necessary skills for the job.",
          "If necessary, we can always change the date of our trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A necessary evil is something unpleasant that must be accepted in order to achieve a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "Most Americans accept taxes as a necessary evil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Necessary can be used in negatives and questions to show that you disapprove of something and do not think it should be done:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Was it really necessary to say that?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "necessities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the need for something:",
        "examples": [
          "You can come early if you want to, but there's no necessity for it.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Is there any necessity to reply to her letter?",
          "The report stresses the necessity of eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.",
          "With a personal fortune of sixty million dollars, she certainly doesn't work out of necessity (= because she needs to).",
          "We'll employ extra staff to help out as and when the necessity arises (= when we need to)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you need, especially in order to live:",
        "examples": [
          "We brought only the bare necessities with us.",
          "He regarded music as one of life's necessities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the need for something, or something that is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Don’t you understand the necessity of eating a balanced diet?",
          "[ U ] She was forced to take the job out of necessity.",
          "[ C ] In my work, a computer is a necessity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "necessity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the need for something:",
        "examples": [
          "You can come early if you want to, but there's no necessity for it.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Is there any necessity to reply to her letter?",
          "The report stresses the necessity of eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.",
          "With a personal fortune of sixty million dollars, she certainly doesn't work out of necessity (= because she needs to).",
          "We'll employ extra staff to help out as and when the necessity arises (= when we need to)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you need, especially in order to live:",
        "examples": [
          "We brought only the bare necessities with us.",
          "He regarded music as one of life's necessities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the need for something, or something that is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Don’t you understand the necessity of eating a balanced diet?",
          "[ U ] She was forced to take the job out of necessity.",
          "[ C ] In my work, a computer is a necessity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of the body that joins the head to the shoulders:",
        "examples": [
          "He had the thickest neck I'd ever seen.",
          "She wore a gold chain around her neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of clothing that goes around a person's neck:",
        "examples": [
          "This sweater's too tight in the neck.",
          "He wasn't wearing a tie and his shirt was open at the neck.",
          "a low-neck dress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a hollow object that is at the top and is narrower than the part below it:",
        "examples": [
          "the neck of a bottle/guitar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow part of a body part:",
        "examples": [
          "cancer of the neck of the uterus"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kiss and hold a person in a sexual way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drink something, especially alcohol, very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He's necked two bottles of wine already."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the body that joins the head to the shoulders:",
        "examples": [
          "She rubbed her neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The neck of a piece of clothing is the part that goes around a person’s neck:",
        "examples": [
          "His shirt was open at the neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A neck is also a narrow part near the top of an object such as a bottle:",
        "examples": [
          "a vase with a long neck"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A neck is also the long, narrow part of a string instrument, such as a guitar, on which the strings are pressed in order to produce different notes.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kiss someone for a long time",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "necked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the type of neck someone or something has, or to the style of a piece of clothing around the neck or the way that it is worn:",
        "examples": [
          "a stocky, stiff-necked little man",
          "a round-necked jumper",
          "an open-necked shirt"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "necklace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of jewellery worn around the neck, such as a chain or a string of decorative stones, beads, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a gold/silver/pearl necklace"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone by putting a burning rubber tyre around their neck",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of jewelry worn around the neck, such as a chain or a string of decorative stones or beads",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "necklaces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of jewellery worn around the neck, such as a chain or a string of decorative stones, beads, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a gold/silver/pearl necklace"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone by putting a burning rubber tyre around their neck",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of jewelry worn around the neck, such as a chain or a string of decorative stones or beads",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "neckline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the shape made by the edge of a dress or shirt at the front of the neck or on the chest:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a dress with a plunging neckline (= one showing part of her breasts)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shape made by the edge of a dress or shirt at the front of the neck or on the chest:",
        "examples": [
          "a ruffled/square neckline"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "necks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of the body that joins the head to the shoulders:",
        "examples": [
          "He had the thickest neck I'd ever seen.",
          "She wore a gold chain around her neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of clothing that goes around a person's neck:",
        "examples": [
          "This sweater's too tight in the neck.",
          "He wasn't wearing a tie and his shirt was open at the neck.",
          "a low-neck dress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a hollow object that is at the top and is narrower than the part below it:",
        "examples": [
          "the neck of a bottle/guitar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow part of a body part:",
        "examples": [
          "cancer of the neck of the uterus"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kiss and hold a person in a sexual way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drink something, especially alcohol, very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He's necked two bottles of wine already."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the body that joins the head to the shoulders:",
        "examples": [
          "She rubbed her neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The neck of a piece of clothing is the part that goes around a person’s neck:",
        "examples": [
          "His shirt was open at the neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A neck is also a narrow part near the top of an object such as a bottle:",
        "examples": [
          "a vase with a long neck"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A neck is also the long, narrow part of a string instrument, such as a guitar, on which the strings are pressed in order to produce different notes.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kiss someone for a long time",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "necktie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tie (= long, thin piece of material worn that fits under a shirt collar)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "necromancer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who claims to communicate with the dead in order to discover what is going to happen in the future, or who is involved in black magic (= magic used for bad purposes):",
        "examples": [
          "Leonardo da Vinci was thought to be a necromancer due to his extensive knowledge of human anatomy and his study of dead bodies.",
          "Necromancers were familiar with the spirits."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nectar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet liquid produced by flowers and collected by bees and other insects:",
        "examples": [
          "The bee turns nectar into honey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ancient Greek and Roman stories, the drink of the gods:",
        "examples": [
          "This wine tastes like nectar (= tastes excellent)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet liquid produced by flowers and collected by bees:",
        "examples": [
          "The bee turns nectar into honey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Nectar is also a drink made from some fruits:",
        "examples": [
          "apricot nectar"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used after a woman's married name to introduce the family name by which she was known before she married:",
        "examples": [
          "Elaine Gibson (née Gillett)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after a woman’s married name to show the family name by which she was known before she married:",
        "examples": [
          "Anne Timberlake, neé Logan"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "needed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "necessary or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "After six hours work in the garden, we sat down for a much-needed rest.",
          "Most people like to feel needed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "needing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have to have something, or to want something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "Babies need constant care.",
          "The doctor said I needed an operation.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I need to go to the toilet.",
          "Most people need to feel loved.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] I need you to help me choose an outfit.",
          "I badly need (= strongly want) a rest from all this.",
          "informal I don't need all this hassle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that someone or something needs something else, you mean that they should have it, or would get an advantage from having it:",
        "examples": [
          "What you need is a nice hot bowl of soup.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] This room needs cleaning.",
          "[ + past participle ] She needs her hair washed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have (to):",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He needs to lose some weight.",
          "I need to do some shopping on my way home from work.",
          "There needs to be more effort from everyone.",
          "[ + infinitive without to ] I don't think we need ask him.",
          "Nothing need be done about this till next week.",
          "formal \"Need we take your mother?\" \"No, we needn't.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "there is no reason for someone or something to do a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "You needn't worry - I'm not going to mention it to anyone.",
          "It's a wonderful way of getting to see Italy, and it needn't cost very much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used, often when you are angry with someone, to say that they should not do a particular thing or that they have no right to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "He needn't think I'm driving him all the way there!",
          "You needn't laugh! It'll be your turn next!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say either that someone did a particular thing although they did not have to, or that someone did not do it because they did not have to:",
        "examples": [
          "I gave her some extra money - I know I didn't need to but I thought it would be kind.",
          "\"Did you ask Sophia to help?\" \"I didn't need to - I managed perfectly well on my own.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "it was not necessary for someone to have done a particular thing, although they did do it:",
        "examples": [
          "You needn't have washed all those dishes, you know - I'd have done them myself when I got home.",
          "You needn't have worried about the dinner - it was delicious!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "needle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin metal pin, used in sewing, that is pointed at one end and has a hole called an eye at the other end for thread:",
        "examples": [
          "a needle and thread",
          "Here, your eyes are better than mine - could you thread (= put thread through) this needle for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very thin, hollow, pointed piece of metal that is connected to a syringe and used to take blood from the body or to put drugs or medicine in",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "on a compass or measuring device, the thin moving part that points in a particular direction or points to a particular measurement:",
        "examples": [
          "The needle on a compass always points to magnetic north."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, hard, pointed leaf of a pine tree:",
        "examples": [
          "pine needles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a record player that touches the record as it turns around, usually made of a very hard material, such as a diamond:",
        "examples": [
          "It sounds like the needle on your record player needs to be replaced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy someone, especially by repeated criticism:",
        "examples": [
          "His mother was always needling him about getting a job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, solid, metal piece with a sharp point at one end, esp. one used for sewing that has a hole to hold thread:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you thread this needle for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A needle is also a small stick with a point or hook, used to make stitches:",
        "examples": [
          "knitting needles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A needle is also a thin metal tube with a sharp, pointed end, used to put a liquid, such as a medicine, into the body or to remove a liquid, such as blood, from the body.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thin, moving part on a compass (= device for finding direction) or measuring instrument that points in a particular direction or to a particular value",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the thin, stiff, green leaves of some evergreen trees:",
        "examples": [
          "pine needles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to purposely annoy someone by making critical remarks or jokes:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate to be needled about my weight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "needles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin metal pin, used in sewing, that is pointed at one end and has a hole called an eye at the other end for thread:",
        "examples": [
          "a needle and thread",
          "Here, your eyes are better than mine - could you thread (= put thread through) this needle for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very thin, hollow, pointed piece of metal that is connected to a syringe and used to take blood from the body or to put drugs or medicine in",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "on a compass or measuring device, the thin moving part that points in a particular direction or points to a particular measurement:",
        "examples": [
          "The needle on a compass always points to magnetic north."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, hard, pointed leaf of a pine tree:",
        "examples": [
          "pine needles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a record player that touches the record as it turns around, usually made of a very hard material, such as a diamond:",
        "examples": [
          "It sounds like the needle on your record player needs to be replaced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy someone, especially by repeated criticism:",
        "examples": [
          "His mother was always needling him about getting a job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, solid, metal piece with a sharp point at one end, esp. one used for sewing that has a hole to hold thread:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you thread this needle for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A needle is also a small stick with a point or hook, used to make stitches:",
        "examples": [
          "knitting needles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A needle is also a thin metal tube with a sharp, pointed end, used to put a liquid, such as a medicine, into the body or to remove a liquid, such as blood, from the body.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thin, moving part on a compass (= device for finding direction) or measuring instrument that points in a particular direction or to a particular value",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the thin, stiff, green leaves of some evergreen trees:",
        "examples": [
          "pine needles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to purposely annoy someone by making critical remarks or jokes:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate to be needled about my weight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "needless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely unnecessary:",
        "examples": [
          "needless worrying"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely unnecessary:",
        "examples": [
          "a needless waste of time"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "needlessly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "She'd worried needlessly about whether there would be enough food."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "needy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "poor and not having enough food, clothes, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The proceeds from the sale go to help needy people in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wanting too much attention and love:",
        "examples": [
          "Sybil was very insecure and needy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "poor people:",
        "examples": [
          "Let us pray for those who are not so fortunate as ourselves - the sick, the old, and the needy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very poor:",
        "examples": [
          "There are many needy people in our area."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nefarious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of activities) morally bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's CEO seems to have been involved in some nefarious practices/activities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "negative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "expressing \"no\":",
        "examples": [
          "We received a negative answer to our request."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A negative sentence or phrase is one that contains a word such as \"not\", \"no\", \"never\", or \"nothing\":",
        "examples": [
          "\"I've never seen him in my life\" is a negative sentence.",
          "\"Don't\" and \"do not\" are negative forms of \"do\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not expecting good things, or likely to consider only the bad side of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a negative attitude",
          "You're so negative about everything!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad or harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "The warm winter has had a very negative effect/impact on the ski industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the type of electrical charge that is carried by electrons",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a test) showing that an illness, condition, drug, chemical, etc. is not present :",
        "examples": [
          "a negative pregnancy test",
          "The results of his HIV test were negative.",
          "Any urine test result that is negative for methadone should be discussed with the patient immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or thing) having had a negative test result for something:",
        "examples": [
          "We each took a Covid test - I was positive but my husband was negative.",
          "Her urine was negative for protein.",
          "Two children were not allowed into school even though they tested negative for the virus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a number or amount) less than zero:",
        "examples": [
          "negative numbers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having the rhesus factor in the blood:",
        "examples": [
          "Her blood type is O negative."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A negative image is one in which the dark areas of what is being photographed are light and the light areas of what is being photographed are dark:",
        "examples": [
          "A very early method of photography used paper sensitized with silver iodide to produce a negative image."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an image in which dark areas of what is being photographed appear light and light areas of what is being photographed appear dark, the opposite to a normal image:",
        "examples": [
          "black-and-white/colour negatives",
          "I've borrowed the negatives of her wedding photos so I can get some pictures printed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or statement that expresses \"no\":",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't hear your answer, Ed - was that a negative?",
          "I'm afraid the reply was definitely in the negative (= was \"no\")."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bad feature or characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "He always looks for the negatives in any situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a result of a scientific test that shows that something does not exist or is not present:",
        "examples": [
          "Of the 1,000 tested, the most likely outcome is that 989 will get a true negative, one a true positive and 10 a false positive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to answer no to a question or request:",
        "examples": [
          "Her request was politely and earnestly negatived.",
          "He shook his head - not in negativing the question, but in negativing the notion that he should be expected to answer it at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to allow something:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the gentlemen proposed that I join them, but his wife instantly negatived the notion.",
          "I am aware that this motion will be negatived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that something is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "In criminal proceedings the burden of negativing self-defence was on the prosecution, whereas in civil proceedings the burden was on the defendant.",
          "Do you think that science negatives the idea of a personal god as taught by Jesus Christ?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to have no effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Ignorance of the law may not negative the fault requirements of a particular offence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing no or not, or expressing refusal:",
        "examples": [
          "We received a negative answer to our request."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A negative sentence or phrase is one that contains a word such as no, not, nor, never, or nothing.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A medical test that is negative shows that you do not have that disease or condition.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not happy, hopeful, or approving; tending to consider only bad things:",
        "examples": [
          "a negative attitude",
          "All the candidates in the mayoral campaign ran negative ads (= advertising saying bad things about each other)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a number or amount) less than zero:",
        "examples": [
          "negative numbers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of spaces and shapes in a painting, statue, drawing, etc.) empty, or lacking objects or other particular features; background",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the type of electrical charge that an electron has",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of film in which light areas appear dark and dark areas appear light, the opposite of how they will appear in the photograph made from it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word, phrase, or statement that expresses no or not, or that expresses refusal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The governor replied in the negative (= The governor said no)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad or harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "Its profits rose as higher sales and cost cuts offset the negative impact of lower prices.",
          "have a negative effect on sth This trade could eventually have a negative effect on the economy and prices.",
          "Recognizing the costly effects of negative publicity, the company began to study the environmental impacts of its products.",
          "negative aspects/consequences"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing 'no':",
        "examples": [
          "a negative answer/response"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emphasizing the bad possibilities in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "be negative about sth Small and medium-size businesses were more negative about the economy than last year.",
          "negative attitudes/comments/reactions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "less than zero:",
        "examples": [
          "Employment growth was negative for manufacturing over the past year.",
          "Medical bills strained the budget, and before long their checking account had a negative balance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bad characteristic, piece of news, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Traders see few negatives, saying hi-tech and telecoms shares will continue their rise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an answer of 'no':",
        "examples": [
          "Issuers that do not have a CUSIP number should answer Question 8 in the negative."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "negatives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "expressing \"no\":",
        "examples": [
          "We received a negative answer to our request."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A negative sentence or phrase is one that contains a word such as \"not\", \"no\", \"never\", or \"nothing\":",
        "examples": [
          "\"I've never seen him in my life\" is a negative sentence.",
          "\"Don't\" and \"do not\" are negative forms of \"do\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not expecting good things, or likely to consider only the bad side of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a negative attitude",
          "You're so negative about everything!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad or harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "The warm winter has had a very negative effect/impact on the ski industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the type of electrical charge that is carried by electrons",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a test) showing that an illness, condition, drug, chemical, etc. is not present :",
        "examples": [
          "a negative pregnancy test",
          "The results of his HIV test were negative.",
          "Any urine test result that is negative for methadone should be discussed with the patient immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or thing) having had a negative test result for something:",
        "examples": [
          "We each took a Covid test - I was positive but my husband was negative.",
          "Her urine was negative for protein.",
          "Two children were not allowed into school even though they tested negative for the virus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a number or amount) less than zero:",
        "examples": [
          "negative numbers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having the rhesus factor in the blood:",
        "examples": [
          "Her blood type is O negative."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A negative image is one in which the dark areas of what is being photographed are light and the light areas of what is being photographed are dark:",
        "examples": [
          "A very early method of photography used paper sensitized with silver iodide to produce a negative image."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an image in which dark areas of what is being photographed appear light and light areas of what is being photographed appear dark, the opposite to a normal image:",
        "examples": [
          "black-and-white/colour negatives",
          "I've borrowed the negatives of her wedding photos so I can get some pictures printed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or statement that expresses \"no\":",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't hear your answer, Ed - was that a negative?",
          "I'm afraid the reply was definitely in the negative (= was \"no\")."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bad feature or characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "He always looks for the negatives in any situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a result of a scientific test that shows that something does not exist or is not present:",
        "examples": [
          "Of the 1,000 tested, the most likely outcome is that 989 will get a true negative, one a true positive and 10 a false positive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to answer no to a question or request:",
        "examples": [
          "Her request was politely and earnestly negatived.",
          "He shook his head - not in negativing the question, but in negativing the notion that he should be expected to answer it at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to allow something:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the gentlemen proposed that I join them, but his wife instantly negatived the notion.",
          "I am aware that this motion will be negatived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that something is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "In criminal proceedings the burden of negativing self-defence was on the prosecution, whereas in civil proceedings the burden was on the defendant.",
          "Do you think that science negatives the idea of a personal god as taught by Jesus Christ?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to have no effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Ignorance of the law may not negative the fault requirements of a particular offence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing no or not, or expressing refusal:",
        "examples": [
          "We received a negative answer to our request."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A negative sentence or phrase is one that contains a word such as no, not, nor, never, or nothing.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A medical test that is negative shows that you do not have that disease or condition.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not happy, hopeful, or approving; tending to consider only bad things:",
        "examples": [
          "a negative attitude",
          "All the candidates in the mayoral campaign ran negative ads (= advertising saying bad things about each other)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a number or amount) less than zero:",
        "examples": [
          "negative numbers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of spaces and shapes in a painting, statue, drawing, etc.) empty, or lacking objects or other particular features; background",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the type of electrical charge that an electron has",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of film in which light areas appear dark and dark areas appear light, the opposite of how they will appear in the photograph made from it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word, phrase, or statement that expresses no or not, or that expresses refusal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The governor replied in the negative (= The governor said no)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad or harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "Its profits rose as higher sales and cost cuts offset the negative impact of lower prices.",
          "have a negative effect on sth This trade could eventually have a negative effect on the economy and prices.",
          "Recognizing the costly effects of negative publicity, the company began to study the environmental impacts of its products.",
          "negative aspects/consequences"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing 'no':",
        "examples": [
          "a negative answer/response"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emphasizing the bad possibilities in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "be negative about sth Small and medium-size businesses were more negative about the economy than last year.",
          "negative attitudes/comments/reactions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "less than zero:",
        "examples": [
          "Employment growth was negative for manufacturing over the past year.",
          "Medical bills strained the budget, and before long their checking account had a negative balance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bad characteristic, piece of news, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Traders see few negatives, saying hi-tech and telecoms shares will continue their rise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an answer of 'no':",
        "examples": [
          "Issuers that do not have a CUSIP number should answer Question 8 in the negative."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "negativity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an attitude that is not hopeful or enthusiastic:",
        "examples": [
          "There's too much negativity in the world today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neglect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not give enough care or attention to people or things that are your responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "to neglect your appearance/the house",
          "He neglects that poor dog - he never takes him for walks or gives him any attention.",
          "She's been neglecting her studies this semester."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not do something, often because you forget:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd neglected to give him the name of the hotel where I'd be staying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you do not give enough care or attention to someone or something, or the state of not receiving enough care or attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Both parents were found guilty of neglect and their child was taken away from them.",
          "Over the years the church has fallen into a state of neglect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to give needed care or attention to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She had neglected the program and allowed student interest in it to fall off.",
          "[ I ] He neglected to tell his employer that he would be taking the day off."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neglected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not receiving enough care or attention:",
        "examples": [
          "She was distressed at how neglected the children looked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neglecting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not give enough care or attention to people or things that are your responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "to neglect your appearance/the house",
          "He neglects that poor dog - he never takes him for walks or gives him any attention.",
          "She's been neglecting her studies this semester."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not do something, often because you forget:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd neglected to give him the name of the hotel where I'd be staying."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "negligence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not giving enough care or attention to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "medical negligence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "failure to give enough care or attention to someone or something that you are responsible for:",
        "examples": [
          "alleged/criminal/professional negligence She is claiming damages for alleged negligence in the handling of a commercial transaction.",
          "The company was sued for gross negligence after the death of the two employees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "negligent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not being careful or giving enough attention to people or things that are your responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge said that the teacher had been negligent in allowing the children to swim in dangerous water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "failing to be careful enough or to give enough attention to your responsibilities, esp. when this results in harm or loss to others",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not giving enough care or attention to someone or something that you are responsible for:",
        "examples": [
          "It was necessary to prove that the manager had been negligent.",
          "be negligent in (doing) sth The court ruled that the company was negligent in manufacturing, selling, and testing its product.",
          "criminally/grossly negligent"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "negotiable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be discussed or changed in order to reach an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything is negotiable at this stage - I'm ruling nothing out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A cheque that is not negotiable cannot be exchanged for money and must be paid into a bank account.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A negotiable financial product is one that can be bought and sold:",
        "examples": [
          "Yamaichi will sell some negotiable securities to raise money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be formally discussed or changed in order to reach an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "At this stage, everything is negotiable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe bonds, shares, etc. that can be bought and sold:",
        "examples": [
          "The company will sell some negotiable securities to raise money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be discussed or changed in order to reach an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Prices are negotiable on longer stays.",
          "The terms of the agreement are not negotiable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "negotiate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement with them:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has refused to negotiate with the strikers.",
          "I'm negotiating for a new contract.",
          "I've managed to negotiate (= get by discussion) a five percent pay increase with my boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage to travel along a difficult route:",
        "examples": [
          "The only way to negotiate the muddy hillside is on foot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's had some tricky problems to negotiate in its first year in business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or give an amount of money in exchange for a financial document of the same value",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We want to negotiate a settlement that is fair to both sides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move carefully or with difficulty past, through, or along something:",
        "examples": [
          "She was able to negotiate the climb with some help from younger campers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have formal discussions with someone in order to reach agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "The dealers who negotiate on behalf of clients are known as commodity brokers.",
          "negotiate with sb/sth The merger agreement requires that we don't negotiate with any other company.",
          "negotiate for sth He is negotiating for higher royalties from the record company.",
          "negotiate on/over sth Unions are negotiating over pensions.",
          "negotiate to do sth The company is negotiating to buy a multi-million dollar stake in one of the world's biggest oil fields."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve, arrange, or agree to something by having formal discussions with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "negotiate a contract/deal/settlement The unions should take the opportunity to negotiate further pay deals as soon as possible.",
          "negotiate a discount/fee/price Retailers should be allowed to negotiate prices directly with producers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discuss the details of borrowing money from a bank, etc. such as how much they will lend you and what rate of interest you will pay:",
        "examples": [
          "negotiate financing/a loan/a mortgage The organization can negotiate a loan based on its assets and future contracts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or give a sum of money in exchange for a financial document of the same value:",
        "examples": [
          "negotiate a bill of exchange/a cheque We can negotiate any single cheque up to the value of £2000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has had some difficult problems to negotiate in its first year of business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "negotiated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or existing as a result of formal discussions:",
        "examples": [
          "a negotiated agreement/settlement/solution The union will do all it can to reach a negotiated settlement.",
          "a negotiated contract/deal/transaction"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "negotiating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement with them:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has refused to negotiate with the strikers.",
          "I'm negotiating for a new contract.",
          "I've managed to negotiate (= get by discussion) a five percent pay increase with my boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage to travel along a difficult route:",
        "examples": [
          "The only way to negotiate the muddy hillside is on foot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's had some tricky problems to negotiate in its first year in business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or give an amount of money in exchange for a financial document of the same value",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "negotiation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of discussing something with someone in order to reach an agreement with them, or the discussions themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "The agreement was reached after a series of difficult negotiations.",
          "The exact details of the agreement are still under negotiation.",
          "Negotiation for the pay increase is likely to take several weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of discussing something with someone in order to reach an agreement, or the discussions themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually pl ] Negotiations remained at a standstill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "begin/enter into/be in negotiations (with someone) The board is certainly willing to enter into negotiations to find common ground, he said.",
          "The company is starting a new round of negotiations with its main workforce.",
          "budget/contract negotiations",
          "There was little room for negotiation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be discussed and changed by people who are trying to reach an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "The terms of the contract are still open to negotiation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the process of being discussed by people who are trying to reach an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "The revised contract has been under negotiation for several months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing a cheque into money:",
        "examples": [
          "Payment by negotiation can only be used if the draft or cheque is in the local currency of the country on which it is drawn.",
          "a negotiation fee"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing the legal owner of a cheque, a bill of exchange, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The transfer of a cheque by negotiation is a transfer from the holder to another person."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "negotiations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of discussing something with someone in order to reach an agreement with them, or the discussions themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "The agreement was reached after a series of difficult negotiations.",
          "The exact details of the agreement are still under negotiation.",
          "Negotiation for the pay increase is likely to take several weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of discussing something with someone in order to reach an agreement, or the discussions themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually pl ] Negotiations remained at a standstill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "begin/enter into/be in negotiations (with someone) The board is certainly willing to enter into negotiations to find common ground, he said.",
          "The company is starting a new round of negotiations with its main workforce.",
          "budget/contract negotiations",
          "There was little room for negotiation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be discussed and changed by people who are trying to reach an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "The terms of the contract are still open to negotiation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the process of being discussed by people who are trying to reach an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "The revised contract has been under negotiation for several months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing a cheque into money:",
        "examples": [
          "Payment by negotiation can only be used if the draft or cheque is in the local currency of the country on which it is drawn.",
          "a negotiation fee"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing the legal owner of a cheque, a bill of exchange, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The transfer of a cheque by negotiation is a transfer from the holder to another person."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "negotiator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to help two groups who disagree to reach an agreement with each other, usually as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "Some very skilful negotiators will be needed to settle this dispute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to try to help two groups who disagree with each other to reach an agreement:",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has formal discussions with someone else in order to reach an agreement, or a person whose job is to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "a chief/lead/top negotiator He is the chief negotiator for the union.",
          "budget/trade negotiator The group will report to trade negotiators on how GM foods could be treated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "negro": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word for a Black person, which was used frequently in the past and is now extremely offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to black people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of African origin with dark skin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "negroes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word for a Black person, which was used frequently in the past and is now extremely offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to black people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of African origin with dark skin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "neigh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, loud, high call that is produced by a horse when it is excited or frightened",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a horse neighs, it makes a long, loud, high call of excitement or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "When he laughs he sounds like a horse neighing.",
          "The white horse neighed softly and jogged off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, loud, high sound that horses make when excited or frightened",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "neighbor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who lives near you:",
        "examples": [
          "Elie is my next-door neighbor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neighborhood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the area of a town that surrounds someone's home, or the people who live in this area:",
        "examples": [
          "There were lots of kids in my neighborhood when I was growing up.",
          "They live in a wealthy/poor/friendly neighborhood.",
          "I wouldn't like to live in the neighborhood of (= in the area around) an airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area with characteristics that make it different from other areas, or the people who live in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a nice, quiet neighborhood, with modest single-family homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the approximate amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We hope to get something in the neighborhood of (= a price that is close to)$200,000 for our house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neighborhoods": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the area of a town that surrounds someone's home, or the people who live in this area:",
        "examples": [
          "There were lots of kids in my neighborhood when I was growing up.",
          "They live in a wealthy/poor/friendly neighborhood.",
          "I wouldn't like to live in the neighborhood of (= in the area around) an airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area with characteristics that make it different from other areas, or the people who live in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a nice, quiet neighborhood, with modest single-family homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the approximate amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We hope to get something in the neighborhood of (= a price that is close to)$200,000 for our house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neighboring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Neighboring places are next to or near each other:",
        "examples": [
          "neighboring countries/states",
          "She married a man from a neighboring town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of places) next or near to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Kentucky and Tennessee are neighboring states."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neighborly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "friendly and helpful, esp. to those living near you",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "neighbors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who lives near you:",
        "examples": [
          "Elie is my next-door neighbor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neighbour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who lives very close to you:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the neighbours have complained about the noise from our party.",
          "Have you met Pat, my next-door neighbour?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country that is next to another country:",
        "examples": [
          "The relationship between Scotland and its southern neighbour (= England) has not always been peaceful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a place) to be next to or near to another place:",
        "examples": [
          "The Republic of Korea is neighboured by China to the west, Japan to the east, and North Korea to the north.",
          "The hotel is close to St. Mark's Square but also neighbours the less frequented old quarter of Venice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neighbourhood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the area of a town that surrounds someone's home, or the people who live in this area:",
        "examples": [
          "There were lots of kids in my neighbourhood when I was growing up.",
          "They live in a wealthy/poor/friendly neighbourhood.",
          "I wouldn't like to live in the neighbourhood of (= in the area around) an airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of a town, or the people who live or work in this area:",
        "examples": [
          "The company aims to set up a nursery school in every neighbourhood.",
          "The $150 million bond issue will eventually yield grants aimed at revitalizing commercial corridors in the city's neighborhoods.",
          "low-/middle-/upper-income neighbourhoods"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the area near a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "The houses, built for University professors are located in the neighborhood of St. Anthony Park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "approximately:",
        "examples": [
          "It retails for in the neighborhood of $499."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neighbours": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who lives very close to you:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the neighbours have complained about the noise from our party.",
          "Have you met Pat, my next-door neighbour?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country that is next to another country:",
        "examples": [
          "The relationship between Scotland and its southern neighbour (= England) has not always been peaceful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a place) to be next to or near to another place:",
        "examples": [
          "The Republic of Korea is neighboured by China to the west, Japan to the east, and North Korea to the north.",
          "The hotel is close to St. Mark's Square but also neighbours the less frequented old quarter of Venice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neighing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a horse neighs, it makes a long, loud, high call of excitement or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "When he laughs he sounds like a horse neighing.",
          "The white horse neighed softly and jogged off."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neighs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, loud, high call that is produced by a horse when it is excited or frightened",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a horse neighs, it makes a long, loud, high call of excitement or fear:",
        "examples": [
          "When he laughs he sounds like a horse neighing.",
          "The white horse neighed softly and jogged off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, loud, high sound that horses make when excited or frightened",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "neither": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not either of two things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "We've got two TVs, but neither works properly.",
          "Neither of my parents likes my boyfriend.",
          "Neither one of us is interested in gardening.",
          "\"Which one would you choose?\" \"Neither. They're both terrible.\"",
          "If she doesn't agree to the plan, neither will Tom (= he will also not).",
          "Chris wasn't at the meeting and neither was her assistant.",
          "informal \"I don't feel like going out this evening.\" \"Me neither.\"",
          "On two occasions she was accused of stealing money from the company, but in neither case was there any evidence to support the claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you want to say that two or more things are not true:",
        "examples": [
          "Neither my mother nor my father went to university."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not one and not the other of two things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "They have two TVs but neither one works.",
          "Neither of my brothers could come to the party.",
          "infml \"I don’t feel like going out tonight.\" \"Me neither.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nelson": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of holding someone's arm from behind with both of your arms and holding their neck with your hands, so that it is difficult for them to move, used in wrestling (= a sport in which two people fight and try to throw each other to the ground):",
        "examples": [
          "He got his opponent in a tightly held full nelson."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bad situation from which it is impossible to escape:",
        "examples": [
          "He kept a full nelson on the staff by populating it with his political friends and relatives."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nemesis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Someone's nemesis is a person or thing that is very difficult for them to defeat.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a cause of) punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided:",
        "examples": [
          "The tax increases proved to be the president's political nemesis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "new or recent, or in a modern form:",
        "examples": [
          "neo-fascist",
          "neo-Nazi",
          "neo-realist cinema"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for near-earth object: an object in space such as an asteroid, comet, or meteoroid that sometimes passes close to the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "The earth's atmosphere protects us from NEOs smaller than, say, 50 meters in diameter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a gas with no smell or colour, does not react with other chemicals, and shines red when an electric current goes through it:",
        "examples": [
          "a neon light/sign"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a colorless gas, one of the chemical elements, that is often used in signs because it produces a bright light when an electric current goes through it:",
        "examples": [
          "a neon sign"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neophyte": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has recently become involved in an activity and is still learning about it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has recently become involved in an activity and is still learning about it:",
        "examples": [
          "This computer course is for neophytes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nepal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in South Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nepali": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person from Nepal:",
        "examples": [
          "Yubraj was a proud Nepali.",
          "Tens of thousands of Nepalis followed the funeral procession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a language spoken in Nepal and parts of northeastern India:",
        "examples": [
          "The interpreter spoke Hindi, not Nepali.",
          "He told me, in Nepali, \"Yes.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from or relating to the country of Nepal:",
        "examples": [
          "She is the daughter of a prominent Nepali politician.",
          "We visited the Nepali capital, Kathmandu."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or relating to the Nepali language:",
        "examples": [
          "Sagarmatha is the Nepali name for the world's tallest peak.",
          "The letter was published in the leading Nepali language newspaper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nephew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a son of your sister or brother, or a son of the sister or brother of your husband or wife",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a son of someone’s brother or sister, or a son of someone’s husband’s or wife’s sister or brother",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nephews": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a son of your sister or brother, or a son of the sister or brother of your husband or wife",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a son of someone’s brother or sister, or a son of someone’s husband’s or wife’s sister or brother",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nepotism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of using your power or influence to get good jobs or unfair advantages for members of your own family:",
        "examples": [
          "He was guilty of nepotism and corruption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of unfairly giving good jobs or advantages to members of your family",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of power or influence to get good jobs or unfair advantages for members of your own family:",
        "examples": [
          "He resigned amid allegations of nepotism and petty corruption."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neptune": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the planet eighth in order of distance and farthest from the Sun, after Uranus:",
        "examples": [
          "Neptune was discovered in 1846."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Roman mythology (= ancient stories), the god of water and the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "The Romans identified Poseidon with their god of the sea, Neptune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the planet eighth in order of distance from the sun, after Uranus and before Pluto",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nerd": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a man, who is not attractive and is awkward or socially embarrassing:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a real nerd in high school - I can't believe he's so handsome now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is extremely interested in one subject, especially computers, and knows a lot of facts about it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a real grammar nerd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lacks social skills, esp. someone interested in technical things:",
        "examples": [
          "Gina’s brother is a complete nerd."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nerds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a man, who is not attractive and is awkward or socially embarrassing:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a real nerd in high school - I can't believe he's so handsome now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is extremely interested in one subject, especially computers, and knows a lot of facts about it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a real grammar nerd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lacks social skills, esp. someone interested in technical things:",
        "examples": [
          "Gina’s brother is a complete nerd."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nero": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of cabbage with dark-green, tightly curled leaves",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nerve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of long, thin fibres (= structures like threads) that carry information or instructions between the brain and other parts of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "the optic nerve",
          "a spinal nerve",
          "nerve damage Some conditions, such as diabetes, can cause nerve damage.",
          "nerve fibres"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the courage or confidence necessary to do something difficult, unpleasant, or rude:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes a lot of nerve to be a bomb disposal expert.",
          "lose your nerve I wanted to ask her out, but I lost my nerve and couldn't go through with it.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I didn't have the nerve to tell him what I really thought of his suggestion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worry or anxiety about something that is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "I never suffer from nerves when I'm speaking in public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy someone a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "We really got on each other's nerves when we were living together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to be calm in difficult situations:",
        "examples": [
          "You need a cool head and steady nerves for this job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rudeness to do something that you know will upset other people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She's late for work every day, but she still has the nerve to lecture me about punctuality.",
          "That man has some nerve! He's always blaming me for things that are his fault.",
          "UK also That man has such a nerve!",
          "of all the nerve She drove the car into a tree and then told me it was my fault for not concentrating, of all the nerve!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make yourself brave enough to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It took her several months before she eventually nerved herself (up) to invite him to her house.",
          "He took a deep breath, nerved himself, and jumped into the icy waters.",
          "Finally, twenty minutes into the meeting, she nerved herself to speak up.",
          "On the way to the meeting room he'd been nerving himself for the confrontation.",
          "She felt sick inside, nerving herself for the question she was about to put to him.",
          "Eventually, I nerved myself up to speak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of long, thin fibers in the body, esp. in the brain, which send and receive messages that control how the body reacts to signals it receives, such as to changes in temperature or pressure against the skin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "bravery or confidence necessary to do something difficult or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes a lot of nerve to get up in front of a class when you’re not used to it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Nerve also means the ability to do something rude without caring about other people’s feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "She has some nerve.",
          "I can't believe she had the nerve to call me fat!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nerves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "worry or anxiety about something that is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "I never suffer from nerves when I'm speaking in public.",
          "a bundle of nerves She was a bundle of nerves (= very nervous) before the audition.",
          "calm/steady your nerves I always have a cigarette to calm/steady my nerves (= make me less nervous) before I go on stage.",
          "Despite all her athletic achievements, she still suffers terribly from nerves before a race.",
          "Unfortunately, my nerves got the better of me just as I was about to deliver the speech and my mind went completely blank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worry or anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "an attack of nerves"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nervous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "worried and anxious:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you feel/get nervous during exams?",
          "I was too nervous to speak.",
          "She's always been nervous around dogs.",
          "I was very nervous about driving again after the accident.",
          "He had/was of a nervous disposition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the nerves:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffers from a nervous disorder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worried or slightly frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "I was nervous during my driving test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or controlled by the nerves in the body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nervously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling or showing that you are worried and anxious:",
        "examples": [
          "He looked nervously over his shoulder, making sure no one else was listening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a worried or slightly frightened way:",
        "examples": [
          "He laughed nervously."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "added to adjectives to form nouns that refer to a quality or a condition:",
        "examples": [
          "happiness",
          "sadness",
          "nervousness",
          "selfishness",
          "kindness"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nessie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the imaginary creature that some people believe lives in Loch Ness in Scotland, also known as \"the Loch Ness monster\":",
        "examples": [
          "The picture of Nessie, which shows a dark neck rising out of the lake, was later proved to be a fake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a structure built by birds or insects to leave their eggs in to develop, and by some other animals to give birth or live in:",
        "examples": [
          "a bird's nest",
          "a wasps'/hornets' nest",
          "a rat's nest",
          "Cuckoos are famous for laying their eggs in the nests of other birds.",
          "The alligators build their nests out of grass near the water's edge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a comfortable home:",
        "examples": [
          "One day the children grow up and leave the nest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where something unpleasant or unwanted has developed:",
        "examples": [
          "The diplomats have been sent home because their embassy has become a nest of spies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of things that are similar but different in size and have been designed to fit inside each other:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like a nest of tables for the living room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build a nest, or live in a nest:",
        "examples": [
          "We've got some swallows nesting in our roof at the moment.",
          "Farm buildings are ideal nesting sites for barn owls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fit one object inside another, or to fit inside in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "nested coffee tables",
          "dolls that nest inside one another"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a piece of information, text, etc. inside another, or at a lower level in a system:",
        "examples": [
          "Each document has a root element and all elements must be nested within other elements.",
          "Text documents often comprise nested regions like lists within lists or procedures within procedures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure or other place where creatures, esp. birds, give birth or leave their eggs to develop",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nesting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of building a nest, or of caring for eggs or baby birds or animals in a nest:",
        "examples": [
          "The trees are attractive to birds for nesting.",
          "Turtle nesting has declined by about 22%.",
          "Scientists observe that frog breeding, bird nesting, and flowering are all happening earlier in the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of getting the home ready for a new baby:",
        "examples": [
          "Nesting is a common instinct that many people experience during pregnancy.",
          "I think nesting has begun - I just want to stay at home and fold baby clothes!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of birds and some animals) caring for eggs or baby birds or animals in a nest:",
        "examples": [
          "Photographers should not approach nesting penguins too closely.",
          "Nesting skylarks do not have the cover they need for a successful breeding season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for or relating to birds or animals that are caring for their eggs or baby birds or animals in a nest:",
        "examples": [
          "nesting season The turtles have just entered their nesting season.",
          "nesting site The beaches are nesting sites for terns.",
          "nesting ground Every spring, the geese cross the Himalayas to reach their nesting grounds.",
          "nesting area The trees' hollow trunks provide nesting areas for some bird and bat species.",
          "Data suggests that loggerhead turtles have altered their nesting cycles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the activity of preparing the home for a new baby:",
        "examples": [
          "nesting instinct She had no nesting instincts at all and had nothing prepared for the arrival of the baby.",
          "Don't be upset if the nesting urge doesn't strike you at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fitting inside each other:",
        "examples": [
          "nesting doll She brought back a set of Russian nesting dolls.",
          "In the corner of the room was a set of three nesting tables."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nests": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a structure built by birds or insects to leave their eggs in to develop, and by some other animals to give birth or live in:",
        "examples": [
          "a bird's nest",
          "a wasps'/hornets' nest",
          "a rat's nest",
          "Cuckoos are famous for laying their eggs in the nests of other birds.",
          "The alligators build their nests out of grass near the water's edge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a comfortable home:",
        "examples": [
          "One day the children grow up and leave the nest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where something unpleasant or unwanted has developed:",
        "examples": [
          "The diplomats have been sent home because their embassy has become a nest of spies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of things that are similar but different in size and have been designed to fit inside each other:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like a nest of tables for the living room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build a nest, or live in a nest:",
        "examples": [
          "We've got some swallows nesting in our roof at the moment.",
          "Farm buildings are ideal nesting sites for barn owls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fit one object inside another, or to fit inside in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "nested coffee tables",
          "dolls that nest inside one another"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a piece of information, text, etc. inside another, or at a lower level in a system:",
        "examples": [
          "Each document has a root element and all elements must be nested within other elements.",
          "Text documents often comprise nested regions like lists within lists or procedures within procedures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure or other place where creatures, esp. birds, give birth or leave their eggs to develop",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "net": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "material made of threads of rope, string, wire, or plastic with spaces between them, allowing gas, liquid, or small objects to go through, or an object made with this material that is used to limit the movement of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a fishing net",
          "a butterfly net",
          "Dolphins often get tangled in the nets that are used to catch tuna fish.",
          "net curtain UK The living-room windows have net curtains that let in sunlight but stop passers-by looking in from the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rectangular piece of material made from string, used to separate the two sides in various sports:",
        "examples": [
          "If the ball touches the net during a serve in a game of tennis, you have to serve again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area surrounded by a piece of material made from string into which a ball or puck is put in order to score points in various sports:",
        "examples": [
          "His penalty kick placed the ball decisively in the back of the net.",
          "a basketball net"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "In my opinion, it's one of the best sites on the net.",
          "In the beginning, access to the Net was only through a computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch something using a net:",
        "examples": [
          "How many fish did you net this afternoon?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something good or to earn a lot of money from something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] She netted herself a fortune when she sold her company.",
          "Mark's netted himself a top job with an advertising company.",
          "Prosecutors say the defendants netted millions from a variety of schemes.",
          "net something for someone She netted $10 million for herself from the sale of her company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you net the ball during a game such as football, you score a goal:",
        "examples": [
          "He secured a dramatic victory for England by netting the ball half a minute before the end of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "left when there is nothing else to be taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "net income I earn $50,000 gross, but my net income (= income that is left after tax has been paid) is about $36,000.",
          "net weight The net weight of something excludes the weight of the material that it is packed in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "network: the part of an internet address that shows it belongs to a network or a business",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of material made of long, narrow strips woven so that there are spaces between them:",
        "examples": [
          "fishing nets",
          "a volleyball net"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of money received from selling something) left after you have subtracted the cost of what you are selling, and other expenses related to it:",
        "examples": [
          "net income/profit",
          "fig. The net result (= result after everything has been considered) of the changes will be fewer trains for most suburban commuters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Net weight is the weight of something contained in a package, without including the weight of the package.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Net force is the total amount of force that is in effect on an object at a particular time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in getting something of value, esp. as the result of a plan of action:",
        "examples": [
          "The deal netted the online video company $23 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in sports) to hit the ball into a net instead of over it:",
        "examples": [
          "He netted an easy backhand in the fifth game to lose the tennis match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To net is also to catch something in a net:",
        "examples": [
          "They netted five crabs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have left after you have subtracted the cost of what you are selling, and other expenses related to it:",
        "examples": [
          "Smithsonian, on a gross of $28 million, netted $7 million with one magazine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofInternet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Net is also used at the end of a US Internet address to show that the address belongs to a network:",
        "examples": [
          "info@sover.net"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of an internet address that shows that it belongs to a business, often a network that provides internet services:",
        "examples": [
          "Their website address is www.homelove.net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of profit that a business has left after tax has been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's fourth-quarter net edged higher to $22.4 million from $22 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include many people or things when you are looking for something or trying to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "With unemployment in the area below 1%, it has had to cast its net wide to fill the 70 jobs it expects to create this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something nets a person or a business an amount of money, it produces that amount for them after all costs have been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "a deal/scheme/sale nets sb sth The sale of the three big oil enterprises could net the country $3 billion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn an amount of profit after tax and other costs have been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "He had netted $1 million before he was 40.",
          "net sb sth The business was sold in 1998, netting him £174m.",
          "People who decided to sell netted a huge profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain or achieve something good:",
        "examples": [
          "His 200 applications netted only three callbacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an amount of money that is left after tax and other costs have been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "net amount/gain/loss Sixty percent of any net gain or loss will be treated as long-term capital gain or loss.",
          "net earnings/income/profit She favored switching the system entirely from a tax on net company profits to one on the gross value of the oil.",
          "a net increase/decrease in sth The state will see a net increase of $743 million in income, sales, and other tax revenue.",
          "net costs/debt/revenue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a situation in which the value of goods sold or exported by one country is more than the value of the same type of goods sold or exported by the other:",
        "examples": [
          "The UK became a net exporter of oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe what is left after everything important has been included or removed:",
        "examples": [
          "net effect/impact/result The net result of all the changes in employment levels was a solid gain of 157,000 jobs last month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "after tax and other costs have been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "She earns a salary of $60,000 net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nether": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a lower position:",
        "examples": [
          "The boiler room is somewhere down in the building's nether regions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "netherlands": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in western Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "material made of threads of rope, string, wire, or plastic with spaces between them, allowing gas, liquid, or small objects to go through, or an object made with this material that is used to limit the movement of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a fishing net",
          "a butterfly net",
          "Dolphins often get tangled in the nets that are used to catch tuna fish.",
          "net curtain UK The living-room windows have net curtains that let in sunlight but stop passers-by looking in from the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rectangular piece of material made from string, used to separate the two sides in various sports:",
        "examples": [
          "If the ball touches the net during a serve in a game of tennis, you have to serve again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area surrounded by a piece of material made from string into which a ball or puck is put in order to score points in various sports:",
        "examples": [
          "His penalty kick placed the ball decisively in the back of the net.",
          "a basketball net"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "In my opinion, it's one of the best sites on the net.",
          "In the beginning, access to the Net was only through a computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch something using a net:",
        "examples": [
          "How many fish did you net this afternoon?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something good or to earn a lot of money from something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] She netted herself a fortune when she sold her company.",
          "Mark's netted himself a top job with an advertising company.",
          "Prosecutors say the defendants netted millions from a variety of schemes.",
          "net something for someone She netted $10 million for herself from the sale of her company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you net the ball during a game such as football, you score a goal:",
        "examples": [
          "He secured a dramatic victory for England by netting the ball half a minute before the end of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "left when there is nothing else to be taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "net income I earn $50,000 gross, but my net income (= income that is left after tax has been paid) is about $36,000.",
          "net weight The net weight of something excludes the weight of the material that it is packed in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "network: the part of an internet address that shows it belongs to a network or a business",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of material made of long, narrow strips woven so that there are spaces between them:",
        "examples": [
          "fishing nets",
          "a volleyball net"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of money received from selling something) left after you have subtracted the cost of what you are selling, and other expenses related to it:",
        "examples": [
          "net income/profit",
          "fig. The net result (= result after everything has been considered) of the changes will be fewer trains for most suburban commuters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Net weight is the weight of something contained in a package, without including the weight of the package.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Net force is the total amount of force that is in effect on an object at a particular time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in getting something of value, esp. as the result of a plan of action:",
        "examples": [
          "The deal netted the online video company $23 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in sports) to hit the ball into a net instead of over it:",
        "examples": [
          "He netted an easy backhand in the fifth game to lose the tennis match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To net is also to catch something in a net:",
        "examples": [
          "They netted five crabs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have left after you have subtracted the cost of what you are selling, and other expenses related to it:",
        "examples": [
          "Smithsonian, on a gross of $28 million, netted $7 million with one magazine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofInternet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Net is also used at the end of a US Internet address to show that the address belongs to a network:",
        "examples": [
          "info@sover.net"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of an internet address that shows that it belongs to a business, often a network that provides internet services:",
        "examples": [
          "Their website address is www.homelove.net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of profit that a business has left after tax has been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's fourth-quarter net edged higher to $22.4 million from $22 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include many people or things when you are looking for something or trying to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "With unemployment in the area below 1%, it has had to cast its net wide to fill the 70 jobs it expects to create this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something nets a person or a business an amount of money, it produces that amount for them after all costs have been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "a deal/scheme/sale nets sb sth The sale of the three big oil enterprises could net the country $3 billion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn an amount of profit after tax and other costs have been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "He had netted $1 million before he was 40.",
          "net sb sth The business was sold in 1998, netting him £174m.",
          "People who decided to sell netted a huge profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain or achieve something good:",
        "examples": [
          "His 200 applications netted only three callbacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an amount of money that is left after tax and other costs have been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "net amount/gain/loss Sixty percent of any net gain or loss will be treated as long-term capital gain or loss.",
          "net earnings/income/profit She favored switching the system entirely from a tax on net company profits to one on the gross value of the oil.",
          "a net increase/decrease in sth The state will see a net increase of $743 million in income, sales, and other tax revenue.",
          "net costs/debt/revenue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a situation in which the value of goods sold or exported by one country is more than the value of the same type of goods sold or exported by the other:",
        "examples": [
          "The UK became a net exporter of oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe what is left after everything important has been included or removed:",
        "examples": [
          "net effect/impact/result The net result of all the changes in employment levels was a solid gain of 157,000 jobs last month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "after tax and other costs have been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "She earns a salary of $60,000 net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "netting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "material in the form of a net:",
        "examples": [
          "Safety netting was put up around the playing field.",
          "The goal netting was frayed and ripped in places."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "network": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together to allow movement or communication between or along the parts, or between the parts and a control centre:",
        "examples": [
          "a television network",
          "a road/rail network",
          "Massive investment is needed to modernize the country's phone network.",
          "We could reduce our costs by developing a more efficient distribution network.",
          "a network of spies/a spy network"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of computers that are connected together so that they can share information:",
        "examples": [
          "We've just spent £1.9 million on improving our computer network."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people that you know, considered as a group whose members exchange information with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Use your networks - tell everyone you know that you are looking for a job.",
          "I hope that you will participate and share this message with your networks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect computers together so that they can share information:",
        "examples": [
          "Our computer system consists of about 20 personal computers networked to a powerful file-server."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet people who might be useful to know, especially in your job:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't really enjoy these conferences, but they're a good opportunity to network."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group formed from parts that are connected together:",
        "examples": [
          "a transportation network"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A network is also a company that provides programs to a group of television or radio stations, or this company and the group considered together:",
        "examples": [
          "the ABC television network"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A network is also a group of computers that are connected and can share information.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A network is also a group of people with the same interests:",
        "examples": [
          "a network of political advisers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an effort to meet and talk to a lot of people, esp. in order to get information that can help you",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of computers connected together so that they can share information:",
        "examples": [
          "A domain name identifies a computer or computer network used to access the web."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or organizations in different places who work together and share information:",
        "examples": [
          "He also has a network of contacts who give him help when he needs it.",
          "a network of agents/dealers/suppliers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together:",
        "examples": [
          "a network of sth The bank is planning to expand its network of cash machines.",
          "a television/road/rail network",
          "a telephone/distribution/communications network"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of television or radio companies that connect together to broadcast programmes in different places at the same time, or a company that produces these programmes:",
        "examples": [
          "He owns American television network ABC."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect computers together, or to connect a piece of electronic equipment to a computer, so that they can share information:",
        "examples": [
          "The office computers have all been networked.",
          "network sth to sth You can have your TV networked to your home computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet people who might be useful to know, especially in your job:",
        "examples": [
          "They network through friends, former co-workers, and professional organizations.",
          "network with sb Conferences offer the opportunity to network with other professionals in your field of business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "networking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of meeting people who might be useful to know, especially in your job:",
        "examples": [
          "Students find networking essential to getting the right job.",
          "Her networking skills were legendary in the business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of connecting computers together so that they can share information:",
        "examples": [
          "The joint project is not simply about computer networking.",
          "Wireless networking is becoming more popular in homes and small offices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of meeting and talking to a lot of people, esp. in order to get information that can help you:",
        "examples": [
          "Students find networking essential to finding the right job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of trying to meet people who might be useful to know, especially in your job:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a good opportunity to do some networking.",
          "The annual Country Radio Seminar is a large networking event in Nashville."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of connecting two or more computers together so that they can share information:",
        "examples": [
          "home/office networking The website gives information about home networking and setting up a wireless home network."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "networks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together to allow movement or communication between or along the parts, or between the parts and a control centre:",
        "examples": [
          "a television network",
          "a road/rail network",
          "Massive investment is needed to modernize the country's phone network.",
          "We could reduce our costs by developing a more efficient distribution network.",
          "a network of spies/a spy network"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of computers that are connected together so that they can share information:",
        "examples": [
          "We've just spent £1.9 million on improving our computer network."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people that you know, considered as a group whose members exchange information with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Use your networks - tell everyone you know that you are looking for a job.",
          "I hope that you will participate and share this message with your networks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect computers together so that they can share information:",
        "examples": [
          "Our computer system consists of about 20 personal computers networked to a powerful file-server."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet people who might be useful to know, especially in your job:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't really enjoy these conferences, but they're a good opportunity to network."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group formed from parts that are connected together:",
        "examples": [
          "a transportation network"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A network is also a company that provides programs to a group of television or radio stations, or this company and the group considered together:",
        "examples": [
          "the ABC television network"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A network is also a group of computers that are connected and can share information.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A network is also a group of people with the same interests:",
        "examples": [
          "a network of political advisers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an effort to meet and talk to a lot of people, esp. in order to get information that can help you",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of computers connected together so that they can share information:",
        "examples": [
          "A domain name identifies a computer or computer network used to access the web."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or organizations in different places who work together and share information:",
        "examples": [
          "He also has a network of contacts who give him help when he needs it.",
          "a network of agents/dealers/suppliers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together:",
        "examples": [
          "a network of sth The bank is planning to expand its network of cash machines.",
          "a television/road/rail network",
          "a telephone/distribution/communications network"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of television or radio companies that connect together to broadcast programmes in different places at the same time, or a company that produces these programmes:",
        "examples": [
          "He owns American television network ABC."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect computers together, or to connect a piece of electronic equipment to a computer, so that they can share information:",
        "examples": [
          "The office computers have all been networked.",
          "network sth to sth You can have your TV networked to your home computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet people who might be useful to know, especially in your job:",
        "examples": [
          "They network through friends, former co-workers, and professional organizations.",
          "network with sb Conferences offer the opportunity to network with other professionals in your field of business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neural": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving a nerve or the system of nerves that includes the brain:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people suffered severe neural damage as a result of the disease."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neurological": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to nerves:",
        "examples": [
          "neurological disease/damage",
          "Alzheimer's disease is a neurological disorder."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neurologist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a doctor who studies and treats diseases of the nerves",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "neurons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cell that carries information between the brain and other parts of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Research has shown that aerobic exercise remodels the brain, prompting the growth of new neurons.",
          "Both of these act to decrease the excitability of the neurones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in animals and people) a type of cell that sends and receives messages within the brain and the nerves of the body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "neuroses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "neurosurgeon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a doctor who performs operations involving the brain or nerves",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "neurotic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaving strangely or in an anxious (= worried and nervous) way, often because you have a mental illness:",
        "examples": [
          "neurotic behaviour/tendencies",
          "She's neurotic about her weight - she weighs herself three times a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who behaves strangely, often because they have a mental illness",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to or having unreasonable anxiety or unusual behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "a deep-seated neurotic fear of flying"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a neurotic person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "neuter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a particular gender (= class of nouns) in some languages:",
        "examples": [
          "In German, most nouns related to chemistry are neuter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove part of an animal's sexual organs, so that it cannot produce young animals:",
        "examples": [
          "Has your dog been neutered?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take the power away from something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being a noun or pronoun of a type that refers to things; not masculine or feminine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove part of the sex organs of an animal so that it cannot reproduce",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "neutered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal) having had part of its sexual organs removed, so that it cannot produce young animals:",
        "examples": [
          "Every pit bull must be registered and neutered.",
          "Most of the sheep are neutered males."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neutral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not saying or doing anything that would encourage or help any of the groups involved in an argument or war:",
        "examples": [
          "If there's an argument between my daughter and her mother, it's important that I remain neutral.",
          "The peace conference would have to be held in a neutral country.",
          "I'd rather meet on neutral ground/territory (= somewhere not controlled by or connected to either of us) rather than in his apartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A neutral ground or field is a sports stadium that does not belong to either of the two teams taking part in a competition or game:",
        "examples": [
          "UK The final will, of course, be played at a neutral ground.",
          "US The Superbowl always takes place on a neutral field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having features or characteristics that are not easily noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "Kelly wants dark red walls, but I'd like a more neutral colour like cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A neutral chemical substance is neither an acid nor an alkali:",
        "examples": [
          "Pure water is neutral and has a pH of 7."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A neutral particle has no electrical charge:",
        "examples": [
          "Atoms consist of positively-charged protons, negatively-charged electrons and neutral particles called neutrons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A neutral wire is a wire in an electric circuit that almost always has zero voltage and is there to complete the circuit:",
        "examples": [
          "The currents flowing in the live and neutral wires are the same, because they form part of a series circuit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of the gears in a vehicle when they are not connected to the engine:",
        "examples": [
          "to leave the car in neutral"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of no activity or development:",
        "examples": [
          "After two years in neutral, the economy is finally moving forward again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a neutral person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Sweden and Switzerland were neutrals during the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not expressing an opinion or taking actions that support either side in a disagreement or war:",
        "examples": [
          "Switzerland remained neutral during the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of colors) not bright, and therefore not likely to attract attention:",
        "examples": [
          "He wanted the office painted in neutral colors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A neutral substance is neither an acid nor a base.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A neutral wire in an electrical circuit is a wire with no electrical charge.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "neutralize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a substance neutral (= not an acid or an alkali):",
        "examples": [
          "Acidity in soil can be neutralized by spreading lime on it.",
          "A baking soda bath neutralizes acidic bodily fluids and makes your skin feel silky smooth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something or someone from having an effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Antibodies neutralize viruses and other infectious agents.",
          "The aerial bombardments have neutralized the threat of artillery attacks on allied ground forces.",
          "Judo focuses on neutralizing opponents by throwing and pinning them to the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a military force or government) to kill someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Pentagon generals will say U. S. soldiers neutralized opposition forces.",
          "There was no question the state security council had wanted its opponents killed when it used words like \"eliminate\" and \"neutralize\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cycling or motor racing, to stop a race from continuing for a time:",
        "examples": [
          "The fourth stage of the race was neutralized between mile 46 and mile 67."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce an effect that removes the effect of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Raising the sales tax will neutralize the tax cut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a substance to be neither an acid nor a base:",
        "examples": [
          "Acid in soil can be neutralized."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neutralized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a substance neutral (= not an acid or an alkali):",
        "examples": [
          "Acidity in soil can be neutralized by spreading lime on it.",
          "A baking soda bath neutralizes acidic bodily fluids and makes your skin feel silky smooth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something or someone from having an effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Antibodies neutralize viruses and other infectious agents.",
          "The aerial bombardments have neutralized the threat of artillery attacks on allied ground forces.",
          "Judo focuses on neutralizing opponents by throwing and pinning them to the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a military force or government) to kill someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Pentagon generals will say U. S. soldiers neutralized opposition forces.",
          "There was no question the state security council had wanted its opponents killed when it used words like \"eliminate\" and \"neutralize\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cycling or motor racing, to stop a race from continuing for a time:",
        "examples": [
          "The fourth stage of the race was neutralized between mile 46 and mile 67."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neutralizes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a substance neutral (= not an acid or an alkali):",
        "examples": [
          "Acidity in soil can be neutralized by spreading lime on it.",
          "A baking soda bath neutralizes acidic bodily fluids and makes your skin feel silky smooth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something or someone from having an effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Antibodies neutralize viruses and other infectious agents.",
          "The aerial bombardments have neutralized the threat of artillery attacks on allied ground forces.",
          "Judo focuses on neutralizing opponents by throwing and pinning them to the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a military force or government) to kill someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Pentagon generals will say U. S. soldiers neutralized opposition forces.",
          "There was no question the state security council had wanted its opponents killed when it used words like \"eliminate\" and \"neutralize\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cycling or motor racing, to stop a race from continuing for a time:",
        "examples": [
          "The fourth stage of the race was neutralized between mile 46 and mile 67."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce an effect that removes the effect of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Raising the sales tax will neutralize the tax cut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a substance to be neither an acid nor a base:",
        "examples": [
          "Acid in soil can be neutralized."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neutralizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a substance neutral (= not an acid or an alkali):",
        "examples": [
          "Acidity in soil can be neutralized by spreading lime on it.",
          "A baking soda bath neutralizes acidic bodily fluids and makes your skin feel silky smooth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something or someone from having an effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Antibodies neutralize viruses and other infectious agents.",
          "The aerial bombardments have neutralized the threat of artillery attacks on allied ground forces.",
          "Judo focuses on neutralizing opponents by throwing and pinning them to the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a military force or government) to kill someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Pentagon generals will say U. S. soldiers neutralized opposition forces.",
          "There was no question the state security council had wanted its opponents killed when it used words like \"eliminate\" and \"neutralize\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cycling or motor racing, to stop a race from continuing for a time:",
        "examples": [
          "The fourth stage of the race was neutralized between mile 46 and mile 67."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "neutron": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of an atom that has no electrical charge",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of an atom that has no electrical charge and is part of the atom's nucleus (= central part)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nevada": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the western US, whose capital city is Carson City:",
        "examples": [
          "Gambling is legal throughout the state of Nevada.",
          "The plane disappeared over the Nevada desert."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nevertheless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "despite what has just been said or referred to:",
        "examples": [
          "I knew a lot about the subject already, but her talk was interesting nevertheless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "despite what has just been said or referred to:",
        "examples": [
          "Their team hadn’t lost a game the entire season. Nevertheless, we beat them by a huge margin last night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "newbie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has just started doing an activity, a job, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The guide helps newbies understand the latest social networking sites and apps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has just started doing an activity or job:",
        "examples": [
          "The guide helps newbies understand the phone system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "newborn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "recently born:",
        "examples": [
          "Breast-feeding is extremely beneficial to the health of newborn babies.",
          "Newborn infants, who have little immunity, are especially vulnerable to whooping cough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something that has recently been created or started to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "This is not some kind of newborn liberalism.",
          "the newborn democracies of the world"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a baby that was born recently:",
        "examples": [
          "About 94 percent of newborns are given hearing tests.",
          "A newborn's sense of touch may be as acute as their ability to taste and smell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having recently been born:",
        "examples": [
          "a newborn baby"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child or animal that has recently been born",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "newcomer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has recently arrived in a place or recently become involved in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "We're relative newcomers to the town.",
          "The newcomer on the radio scene is a commercial station devoted to classical music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has recently arrived in a place, or a person or organization that has recently become involved in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is a relative newcomer to the personal computer industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "newcomers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has recently arrived in a place or recently become involved in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "We're relative newcomers to the town.",
          "The newcomer on the radio scene is a commercial station devoted to classical music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has recently arrived in a place, or a person or organization that has recently become involved in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is a relative newcomer to the personal computer industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "newer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "recently created or having started to exist recently:",
        "examples": [
          "a new car",
          "She's very creative and always coming up with new ideas.",
          "What have they decided to name the new baby?",
          "What's new in the fashion world?",
          "We have to invest in new technology if we are to remain competitive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "different from one that existed earlier:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you met the new secretary?",
          "She's looking for a new job.",
          "Have you seen Ann's new house (= where she has just started living)?",
          "They've just launched a new generation of computers that are much more powerful than earlier models."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not yet familiar or experienced:",
        "examples": [
          "to be new to the area",
          "She's new to the job so you can't expect her to know everything yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not previously used or owned:",
        "examples": [
          "Used car sales have risen because of the increased cost of new cars.",
          "Did you buy your bike new or second-hand?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "recently discovered or made known:",
        "examples": [
          "This new cancer treatment offers hope to many sufferers.",
          "A retrial can only take place when new evidence has emerged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "new things:",
        "examples": [
          "Out with the old and in with the new."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "recent or recently:",
        "examples": [
          "The government's new-found enthusiasm for green issues has been welcomed by environmentalists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "recently created or having started to exist recently:",
        "examples": [
          "His newest book will be out next month.",
          "She’s always coming up with new ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "different from the one that existed earlier:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you met Carlos’s new assistant?",
          "\"What’s new (= What is different in your life)?\" \"Not much, what’s new with you?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not yet familiar or experienced:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t ask me how to get there, I’m new around here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not previously used or owned:",
        "examples": [
          "They sell new and used cars/books/clothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "recently discovered or made known:",
        "examples": [
          "This new treatment offers hope to many sufferers.",
          "Astronomers reported finding millions of new stars."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "newest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "recently created or having started to exist recently:",
        "examples": [
          "a new car",
          "She's very creative and always coming up with new ideas.",
          "What have they decided to name the new baby?",
          "What's new in the fashion world?",
          "We have to invest in new technology if we are to remain competitive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "different from one that existed earlier:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you met the new secretary?",
          "She's looking for a new job.",
          "Have you seen Ann's new house (= where she has just started living)?",
          "They've just launched a new generation of computers that are much more powerful than earlier models."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not yet familiar or experienced:",
        "examples": [
          "to be new to the area",
          "She's new to the job so you can't expect her to know everything yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not previously used or owned:",
        "examples": [
          "Used car sales have risen because of the increased cost of new cars.",
          "Did you buy your bike new or second-hand?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "recently discovered or made known:",
        "examples": [
          "This new cancer treatment offers hope to many sufferers.",
          "A retrial can only take place when new evidence has emerged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "new things:",
        "examples": [
          "Out with the old and in with the new."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "recent or recently:",
        "examples": [
          "The government's new-found enthusiasm for green issues has been welcomed by environmentalists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "recently created or having started to exist recently:",
        "examples": [
          "His newest book will be out next month.",
          "She’s always coming up with new ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "different from the one that existed earlier:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you met Carlos’s new assistant?",
          "\"What’s new (= What is different in your life)?\" \"Not much, what’s new with you?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not yet familiar or experienced:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t ask me how to get there, I’m new around here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not previously used or owned:",
        "examples": [
          "They sell new and used cars/books/clothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "recently discovered or made known:",
        "examples": [
          "This new treatment offers hope to many sufferers.",
          "Astronomers reported finding millions of new stars."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "newfound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a newfound quality or ability has started recently:",
        "examples": [
          "This success is a reflection of their newfound confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "only recently happening, discovered, or beginning to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists believe the newfound planets are mostly solid.",
          "She seemed to be enjoying her newfound celebrity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "newly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "recently:",
        "examples": [
          "the newly formed residents' association",
          "Newly discovered documents cast doubt on the guilt of the two men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening a short time ago; recently:",
        "examples": [
          "a newly waxed floor",
          "She plans to begin touring with a newly formed band in July."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "newlyweds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has recently married:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel has a special discount rate for newlyweds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has recently married",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "news": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "information or reports about recent events:",
        "examples": [
          "That's the best (piece of) news I've heard for a long time!",
          "We've had no news of them since they left for Australia.",
          "Have you heard the news about Tina and Tom? They're getting divorced.",
          "I can't wait to hear all your news.",
          "[ + that ] The news that Dan had resigned took everyone by surprise.",
          "We've got some good news for you. We're getting married."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television or radio programme consisting of reports about recent events:",
        "examples": [
          "Was there anything interesting on the news tonight?",
          "I saw it on the 6 o'clock news.",
          "UK I usually watch the early evening/late night news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone about something bad that has just happened and may have an effect on them:",
        "examples": [
          "I was devastated when the doctor broke the news to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be someone or something that will affect a person or situation well/badly:",
        "examples": [
          "He's bad news for the company. He should never have been given the job.",
          "A fall in interest rates is obviously good news for borrowers but it's bad news for savers.",
          "Long spells of dry weather are always bad news for gardeners.",
          "Falling house prices are good news for first-time buyers.",
          "As soon as Sophie brought him home, I knew he was bad news.",
          "The price reduction will be good news for consumers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be reported about:",
        "examples": [
          "They've been in the news a lot recently because of their marital problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "recent information about people you know:",
        "examples": [
          "Why don’t you call them and see if there’s any news?",
          "I’ve got some bad news for you.",
          "We just heard the good news – congratulations on your engagement!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a printed or broadcast report of information about important events in the world, the country, or the local area:",
        "examples": [
          "the nightly news",
          "I’m pretty disgusted with TV news coverage.",
          "Where were you when the news of the assassination broke?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information or reports about recent events:",
        "examples": [
          "news of sth News of the merger was announced last week.",
          "news about sth Continuing bad news about the U.S. economy means fewer sales for European manufacturers.",
          "news that News that sales were down 22% affected the share price.",
          "bad/good news This is good news for millions of borrowers and mortgage holders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television or radio programme consisting of reports about recent events:",
        "examples": [
          "Was there anything interesting on the news this evening?",
          "a news bulletin/report/item"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "newscast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a radio or television programme that consists of news reports",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a radio or television program consisting of news reports",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "newscaster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who reads out the reports on a television or radio news programme",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who reads the reports on a television or radio news program",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "newscasters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who reads out the reports on a television or radio news programme",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who reads the reports on a television or radio news program",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "newsflash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short news report on radio or television, giving the most recent information about an important or unexpected event",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "newsletter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a printed or electronic document containing information about the recent activities of an organization, sent regularly to the organization's members:",
        "examples": [
          "a monthly newsletter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a printed document with information about the activities of a group, sent regularly to members or friends",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document with information about the recent activities of an organization, sent regularly to its members or customers:",
        "examples": [
          "a weekly/monthly/yearly newsletter"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "newspaper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a regularly printed document consisting of large sheets of paper that are folded together, or a website, containing news reports, articles, photographs, and advertisements:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you read a newspaper regularly?",
          "daily/Sunday newspaper She writes an advice column in the daily/Sunday newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that publishes a newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "He wants to work for a newspaper when he graduates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old newspapers:",
        "examples": [
          "You'd better wrap that mirror up in newspaper before you put it in the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document published regularly, consisting of news reports, articles, photographs, and advertisements that are printed on large sheets of paper folded together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document consisting of news reports, articles, and photographs that is published every day or every week:",
        "examples": [
          "in a newspaper They took out a full-page ad in the newspaper.",
          "a daily/weekly/Sunday newspaper He writes a column in a Sunday newspaper.",
          "a local/national newspaper The story was all over the front pages of the national newspapers the next day.",
          "a newspaper article/advertisement",
          "a newspaper company/publisher/group"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that creates and publishes a newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "Half of the top managers at the newspaper are women."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "newspapers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a regularly printed document consisting of large sheets of paper that are folded together, or a website, containing news reports, articles, photographs, and advertisements:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you read a newspaper regularly?",
          "daily/Sunday newspaper She writes an advice column in the daily/Sunday newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that publishes a newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "He wants to work for a newspaper when he graduates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old newspapers:",
        "examples": [
          "You'd better wrap that mirror up in newspaper before you put it in the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document published regularly, consisting of news reports, articles, photographs, and advertisements that are printed on large sheets of paper folded together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document consisting of news reports, articles, and photographs that is published every day or every week:",
        "examples": [
          "in a newspaper They took out a full-page ad in the newspaper.",
          "a daily/weekly/Sunday newspaper He writes a column in a Sunday newspaper.",
          "a local/national newspaper The story was all over the front pages of the national newspapers the next day.",
          "a newspaper article/advertisement",
          "a newspaper company/publisher/group"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that creates and publishes a newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "Half of the top managers at the newspaper are women."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "newsreader": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "newsroom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an office at a television or radio station or a newspaper where news is collected and reports are prepared for broadcasting or publishing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room in a newspaper office or television or radio station where the news is prepared before it is published or broadcast:",
        "examples": [
          "The newsroom just received a press release."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "newsworthy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "interesting enough to be described in a news report:",
        "examples": [
          "Nothing newsworthy ever happens around here. It's so boring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considered important enough to be in news reports, newspapers, etc.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "newt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small animal that has a long, thin body and tail and short legs, and lives both on land and in water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small animal with a long body and tail, short, weak legs, and cold, wet skin; a type of salamander",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "newton": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit used to measure force, equal to the force that moves a mass of one kilogram one metre in one second",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit for the measure of force, equal to the force that produces a movement of one meter in a second on an object that weighs one kilogram",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nexus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an important connection between the parts of a system or a group of things:",
        "examples": [
          "Times Square is the nexus of the New York subway."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ng": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for nasogastric (= relating to the area from the nose to the stomach)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for nanogram (= 0.000,000,001 of a gram)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ngo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for non-governmental organization: an organization with social or political aims that is not controlled by a government:",
        "examples": [
          "Co-operation between NGOs and governments is not always easy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ni": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "niagara": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large amount or number of something :",
        "examples": [
          "A Niagara of money is flowing into the party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nibble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to eat something by taking a lot of small bites:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have some peanuts for us to nibble while the party warms up?",
          "A mouse has nibbled through the computer cables.",
          "Jenny's hamster's nibbled a hole in the sofa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bite something gently and repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "She nibbled his ear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of nibbling something:",
        "examples": [
          "Just take/have a nibble to see if you like the taste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small pieces of food that are eaten between or before meals, often with alcoholic drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought some crisps, nuts, and other nibbles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of interest in something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our house was on the market for six months and there wasn't a single nibble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat something by taking a lot of small bites:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Ben stopped nibbling his apple.",
          "[ I ] Keep vegetables handy to nibble on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "You can nibble something by moving your teeth against it without eating it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Fish were nibbling at their hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of eating something by taking a lot of small bites:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. The real-estate agent says she’s gotten some nibbles for our house (= some people have expressed interest in it)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nibbles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small pieces of food that are eaten between or before meals, often with alcoholic drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought some crisps, nuts, and other nibbles.",
          "We're having a few people over for drinks and nibbles.",
          "Would you like some nibbles?",
          "I thought I'd put some nibbles out for people to help themselves to.",
          "We had a glass or two of wine with some pre-dinner nibbles.",
          "There are some very tasty nibbles on the table over there."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nibbling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat something by taking a lot of small bites:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have some peanuts for us to nibble while the party warms up?",
          "A mouse has nibbled through the computer cables.",
          "Jenny's hamster's nibbled a hole in the sofa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bite something gently and repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "She nibbled his ear."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nibs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who is in a position of authority or who thinks he is more important than he really is:",
        "examples": [
          "Did his nibs say when he would be back in the office?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nicaragua": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in Central America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nicaraguan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Nicaragua or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Nicaragua",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nicely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "well, pleasantly, or in a satisfactory way:",
        "examples": [
          "Those trousers fit you nicely.",
          "You painted the room very nicely.",
          "Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the cake is nicely browned.",
          "They said the baby was doing nicely (= was healthy) and would soon be back at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a kind, friendly, or polite way:",
        "examples": [
          "Well, I like her - she's always treated me very nicely.",
          "You can have another biscuit if you ask nicely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a pleasant, enjoyable, or satisfactory way; well:",
        "examples": [
          "That’s a nicely tailored jacket.",
          "Elise and her new baby are both doing nicely (= They are healthy)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a kind or friendly way:",
        "examples": [
          "Even though I was new at school, they treated me very nicely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nicer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pleasant, enjoyable, or satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you have a nice trip?",
          "Have a nice day/time!",
          "This milk doesn't smell very nice.",
          "Thanks for ringing - it's been nice talking to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasantly:",
        "examples": [
          "This orange is nice and juicy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kind, friendly, or polite:",
        "examples": [
          "Jane's new boyfriend is a really nice guy.",
          "I wish you'd be nice to your brother.",
          "It was very nice of her to drive you home.",
          "It's not nice to talk with your mouth full."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on very slight differences:",
        "examples": [
          "I wasn't convinced by his nice distinction between a lie and an untruth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasant, enjoyable, or satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "Have a nice day!",
          "It was nice talking to you.",
          "That’s a really nice restaurant.",
          "She plans to start running more when the weather gets nicer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kind or friendly:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish you’d be nice to your brother.",
          "He’s very smart, but he isn’t very nice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nicest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pleasant, enjoyable, or satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you have a nice trip?",
          "Have a nice day/time!",
          "This milk doesn't smell very nice.",
          "Thanks for ringing - it's been nice talking to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasantly:",
        "examples": [
          "This orange is nice and juicy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kind, friendly, or polite:",
        "examples": [
          "Jane's new boyfriend is a really nice guy.",
          "I wish you'd be nice to your brother.",
          "It was very nice of her to drive you home.",
          "It's not nice to talk with your mouth full."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on very slight differences:",
        "examples": [
          "I wasn't convinced by his nice distinction between a lie and an untruth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasant, enjoyable, or satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "Have a nice day!",
          "It was nice talking to you.",
          "That’s a really nice restaurant.",
          "She plans to start running more when the weather gets nicer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kind or friendly:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish you’d be nice to your brother.",
          "He’s very smart, but he isn’t very nice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "niche": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a job or position that is very suitable for someone, especially one that they like:",
        "examples": [
          "He has carved/made a niche for himself as a financial advisor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area or position that is exactly suitable for a small group of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "an ecological niche"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow in a wall, especially one made to put a statue (= artistic object) in so that it can be seen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "interesting to, aimed at, or affecting only a small number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "MMA is not a niche sport any more.",
          "Cars with classic black or grey are easy to resell, but those with red or green interiors are more niche.",
          "niche marketing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job, position, or place that is very suitable for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s never quite found her niche on television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A niche is also an organism's specific position or purpose within the group of organisms with which it lives",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow made in a wall, esp. one designed to put a statue in so that it can be seen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity for a business to offer a product or service that is not offered by other businesses:",
        "examples": [
          "a niche in sth There is a niche in the market for this kind of product.",
          "create/carve a niche The company has carved a niche for itself in the watch-making business.",
          "look for/find a niche They found a niche by selling their line of leather goods through small boutiques that could offer personalized service.",
          "exploit/expand a niche"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job or position that is suitable for a particular type of person:",
        "examples": [
          "High-quality web development has generated lots of new niche roles in organizations.",
          "a niche job/position"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small cut in a surface or an edge:",
        "examples": [
          "Apart from a few nicks in the varnish, the guitar is in very good condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "prison:",
        "examples": [
          "in the nick He's been in the nick half his life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stated condition, especially of health:",
        "examples": [
          "in nick He's in pretty good nick for a man of his age.",
          "The car really is in excellent nick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal something:",
        "examples": [
          "I've had my bike nicked again.",
          "All right, who's nicked my ruler?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the police nick someone, they catch them for committing a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "nick someone for doing something They nicked him for driving at 70 in a 50 speed limit area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cheat someone or to charge someone too much money:",
        "examples": [
          "$50 for a meal like that - we were nicked!",
          "be nicked for something If your bank account balance falls below the minimum, you'll be nicked for a $5 service charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a small cut in a surface or an edge:",
        "examples": [
          "Paintwork on the corner of a stairway tends to get nicked and scratched."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, to hit the ball by mistake with the edge of the bat (= a specially shaped piece of wood used for hitting the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "After some stout defence, he nicked a good ball to first slip.",
          "She nicked it but the ball fell short of the slips and ran away for four."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small cut in a surface or an edge:",
        "examples": [
          "The car was covered with nicks and scratches."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nickel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a silver-white metal:",
        "examples": [
          "a nickel alloy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a US or Canadian coin worth five cents",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, an arrangement of players on the defence that uses five defensive backs:",
        "examples": [
          "I moved to defensive back, played nickel, and then they put me in at linebacker.",
          "He could easily be a linebacker or a nickel in college.",
          "He is often used as a nickelback when the team uses a nickel defence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the US and Canada) a coin worth five cents",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a silver-white metal:",
        "examples": [
          "Nickel is useful because of its resistance to corrosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a silver-white metal used in manufacturing:",
        "examples": [
          "Russia is the world's largest miner of nickel ore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a US or Canadian coin worth five cents:",
        "examples": [
          "They raised the tax by a nickel a gallon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nickels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a silver-white metal:",
        "examples": [
          "a nickel alloy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a US or Canadian coin worth five cents",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, an arrangement of players on the defence that uses five defensive backs:",
        "examples": [
          "I moved to defensive back, played nickel, and then they put me in at linebacker.",
          "He could easily be a linebacker or a nickel in college.",
          "He is often used as a nickelback when the team uses a nickel defence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the US and Canada) a coin worth five cents",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a silver-white metal:",
        "examples": [
          "Nickel is useful because of its resistance to corrosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a silver-white metal used in manufacturing:",
        "examples": [
          "Russia is the world's largest miner of nickel ore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a US or Canadian coin worth five cents:",
        "examples": [
          "They raised the tax by a nickel a gallon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nicking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal something:",
        "examples": [
          "I've had my bike nicked again.",
          "All right, who's nicked my ruler?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the police nick someone, they catch them for committing a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "nick someone for doing something They nicked him for driving at 70 in a 50 speed limit area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cheat someone or to charge someone too much money:",
        "examples": [
          "$50 for a meal like that - we were nicked!",
          "be nicked for something If your bank account balance falls below the minimum, you'll be nicked for a $5 service charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a small cut in a surface or an edge:",
        "examples": [
          "Paintwork on the corner of a stairway tends to get nicked and scratched."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, to hit the ball by mistake with the edge of the bat (= a specially shaped piece of wood used for hitting the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "After some stout defence, he nicked a good ball to first slip.",
          "She nicked it but the ball fell short of the slips and ran away for four."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nickname": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an informal name for someone or something, especially a name that you are called by your friends or family, usually based on your real name or your character:",
        "examples": [
          "We always use the nickname Bee for our daughter Elizabeth.",
          "\"Darwin\" was the nickname he was given at high school, because of his interest in science."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone or something a nickname:",
        "examples": [
          "The campsite has been nicknamed \"tent city\" by visiting reporters.",
          "Because he always dressed in black, colleagues nicknamed him Dr Death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an informal name for someone or sometimes something, used esp. to show affection, and often based on the person's name or a characteristic of the person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nicknamed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone or something a nickname:",
        "examples": [
          "The campsite has been nicknamed \"tent city\" by visiting reporters.",
          "Because he always dressed in black, colleagues nicknamed him Dr Death."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nicknames": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an informal name for someone or something, especially a name that you are called by your friends or family, usually based on your real name or your character:",
        "examples": [
          "We always use the nickname Bee for our daughter Elizabeth.",
          "\"Darwin\" was the nickname he was given at high school, because of his interest in science."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone or something a nickname:",
        "examples": [
          "The campsite has been nicknamed \"tent city\" by visiting reporters.",
          "Because he always dressed in black, colleagues nicknamed him Dr Death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an informal name for someone or sometimes something, used esp. to show affection, and often based on the person's name or a characteristic of the person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nicks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small cut in a surface or an edge:",
        "examples": [
          "Apart from a few nicks in the varnish, the guitar is in very good condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "prison:",
        "examples": [
          "in the nick He's been in the nick half his life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stated condition, especially of health:",
        "examples": [
          "in nick He's in pretty good nick for a man of his age.",
          "The car really is in excellent nick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal something:",
        "examples": [
          "I've had my bike nicked again.",
          "All right, who's nicked my ruler?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the police nick someone, they catch them for committing a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "nick someone for doing something They nicked him for driving at 70 in a 50 speed limit area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cheat someone or to charge someone too much money:",
        "examples": [
          "$50 for a meal like that - we were nicked!",
          "be nicked for something If your bank account balance falls below the minimum, you'll be nicked for a $5 service charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a small cut in a surface or an edge:",
        "examples": [
          "Paintwork on the corner of a stairway tends to get nicked and scratched."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, to hit the ball by mistake with the edge of the bat (= a specially shaped piece of wood used for hitting the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "After some stout defence, he nicked a good ball to first slip.",
          "She nicked it but the ball fell short of the slips and ran away for four."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small cut in a surface or an edge:",
        "examples": [
          "The car was covered with nicks and scratches."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nicotine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous chemical, found in tobacco, that is addictive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous chemical found in tobacco",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "niece": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a daughter of your brother or sister, or a daughter of your husband's or wife's brother or sister",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a daughter of someone’s brother or sister, or a daughter of someone’s husband’s or wife’s brother or sister",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nieces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a daughter of your brother or sister, or a daughter of your husband's or wife's brother or sister",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a daughter of someone’s brother or sister, or a daughter of someone’s husband’s or wife’s brother or sister",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nifty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "good, pleasing, or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "a nifty piece of work/footwork",
          "a nifty little gadget"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good, pleasing, or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "What a nifty little gadget – you can use it for all kinds of things."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nigeria": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in west Africa .",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nigerian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Nigeria or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Nigeria",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nigga": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of saying or writing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nigger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a Black person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "niggers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a Black person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nigh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "near:",
        "examples": [
          "She must have written nigh on (= nearly but not quite) 50 books.",
          "The time is nigh (= it is nearly time) for us to make a decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near in time or space:",
        "examples": [
          "She believes that the end of the world is nigh."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nightcap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drink, sometimes an alcoholic drink, that someone has just before going to bed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of hat made from soft cloth and worn in bed, especially in the past",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nightclub": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place that is open late into the night, where people can go to drink and dance and often see some type of entertainment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people go in the evening to eat and drink, dance, listen to music, or watch entertainment",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nightclubs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place that is open late into the night, where people can go to drink and dance and often see some type of entertainment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people go in the evening to eat and drink, dance, listen to music, or watch entertainment",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nightfall": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time in the evening when it becomes dark",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time at the end of the day when it becomes dark",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nightgown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a comfortable piece of clothing like a loose dress worn by a woman or a girl in bed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a comfortable piece of clothing like a loose dress that women and girls wear in bed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nightie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nightingale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, brown European bird known especially for the beautiful song of the male, usually heard during the night",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nightlife": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "entertainment and social activities that happen in the evening in bars and clubs:",
        "examples": [
          "There isn't much nightlife at the resort - it's very quiet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the music, entertainment, dancing, and other activities that happen in a city or town in the evening",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nightly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(happening) every night:",
        "examples": [
          "Nightly bombardment of the city looks set to continue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(happening) every evening:",
        "examples": [
          "They're appearing/performing twice nightly at the Playhouse Theatre.",
          "a nightly visit/news broadcast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening every night:",
        "examples": [
          "a nightly news program"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nightmare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very upsetting or frightening dream:",
        "examples": [
          "a terrifying nightmare",
          "I shouldn't have watched that movie - it'll give me nightmares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely unpleasant event or experience or possible event or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole journey was a nightmare - we lost our luggage and both flights were delayed.",
          "Being trapped underwater is my worst nightmare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very upsetting or frightening dream, or an extremely unpleasant event or experience",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nightmares": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very upsetting or frightening dream:",
        "examples": [
          "a terrifying nightmare",
          "I shouldn't have watched that movie - it'll give me nightmares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely unpleasant event or experience or possible event or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole journey was a nightmare - we lost our luggage and both flights were delayed.",
          "Being trapped underwater is my worst nightmare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very upsetting or frightening dream, or an extremely unpleasant event or experience",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nightmarish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant and very upsetting or frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "a nightmarish traffic jam",
          "He felt overwhelmed by the nightmarish scenario he faced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nights": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "at night, especially every night:",
        "examples": [
          "Because she's a nurse she often has to work nights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at night, esp. every night:",
        "examples": [
          "She works nights at the hospital."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nightshade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of a large family of plants including tomatoes, potatoes, and some poisonous plants:",
        "examples": [
          "Nightshades are popular in vegan recipes and are good for concentration and mental focus.",
          "Some of the plants in the nightshade family are extremely poisonous."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nighttime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time in every 24-hour period when it is dark:",
        "examples": [
          "It's pretty noisy at nighttime.",
          "a nighttime curfew"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time in every 24-hour period when it is dark",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nihilism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a belief that all political and religious organizations are bad, or a system of thought that says that there are no principles or beliefs that have any meaning or can be true",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nike": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Greek mythology (= ancient stories), the goddess (= female god) of victory:",
        "examples": [
          "The statue of Nike, Greek goddess of victory, was restored to the top of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "nothing:",
        "examples": [
          "She claims that the risks are virtually nil.",
          "UK The challengers lost the game seven-nil (= zero)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nothing:",
        "examples": [
          "Investment in the industry has dropped to virtually nil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nothing or zero:",
        "examples": [
          "At best, the economic impact is nil."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a major river in Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi, and one of the longest rivers in the world:",
        "examples": [
          "For most of the year while the River Nile was not in flood, the the species was abundant in riverside pools.",
          "Since time immemorial Egyptians have made most use of the waters of the Nile."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nimble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "quick and exact either in movement or thoughts:",
        "examples": [
          "nimble fingers/feet",
          "His nimble mind calculated the answer before I could key the numbers into my computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quick and exact in movement or thought; agile:",
        "examples": [
          "a nimble mind",
          "He tried to catch his friend, but she was too nimble."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nimrod": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "What nimrod left the lid off the butter?",
          "Jimmy is a nimrod on all other issues, but he is correct on this point."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nina": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the cooling of the water in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean that happens every few years and that affects the weather in many places",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nincompoop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a silly or stupid person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a foolish or stupid person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 9:",
        "examples": [
          "The children go to bed at nine (o'clock).",
          "a nine-month prison sentence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "describing or relating to work that begins at nine o'clock in the morning and finishes at five, the hours worked in many offices from Monday to Friday:",
        "examples": [
          "a nine-to-five routine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "9:",
        "examples": [
          "My sister is nine.",
          "a nine-month prison sentence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Nine can also mean nine o’clock.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "99.999 percent: the percentage of time that a computer system should work without failing:",
        "examples": [
          "In the computer industry, the challenging target is \"five nines\" or 99.999% - an average annual downtime of five minutes.",
          "five nines availability/uptime"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nineteen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 19:",
        "examples": [
          "Simson, aged nineteen, was convicted on two charges of burglary.",
          "It's nineteen miles to the nearest town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "19:",
        "examples": [
          "Nineteen of the passengers were injured.",
          "a nineteen-car train"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nineteenth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "19th written as a word:",
        "examples": [
          "The new term starts on the nineteenth (of September)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of 19 equal parts of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the position of) the number 19 in a series; 19th:",
        "examples": [
          "I was nineteenth in line to renew my driver’s license.",
          "[ C ] Our next meeting is on the nineteenth of June."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A nineteenth is one of nineteen equal parts of something.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ninety": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 90:",
        "examples": [
          "eighty-nine, ninety, ninety-one",
          "Ninety percent of the people surveyed were in favour of the new rule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "90:",
        "examples": [
          "Grandma just turned ninety.",
          "a ninety-year-old woman"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ninja": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Japanese fighter, especially in the past, who moves and acts without being seen and usually carries a short sword",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for no income, no job or assets; a loan such as a mortgage that is given to a person who does not have a regular income or any securities, or a person like this who borrows money:",
        "examples": [
          "a ninja borrower/mortage/ loan"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ninjas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Japanese fighter, especially in the past, who moves and acts without being seen and usually carries a short sword",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for no income, no job or assets; a loan such as a mortgage that is given to a person who does not have a regular income or any securities, or a person like this who borrows money:",
        "examples": [
          "a ninja borrower/mortage/ loan"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ninth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "9th written as a word:",
        "examples": [
          "The ninth letter of the alphabet is I.",
          "the ninth (of) The spring semester ends on the ninth (of May).",
          "is/come ninth UK She was/came ninth in the national finals.",
          "is/come in ninth US She was/came in ninth in the national finals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of nine equal parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A ninth of 27 is 3."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance between two musical notes that are nine notes apart:",
        "examples": [
          "The competition is accepting song submissions that are about three minutes in length, with a vocal range that does not exceed a ninth.",
          "Possible dissonances are well separated, and by becoming sevenths and ninths the strength of conflict is reduced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the position of) the number 9 in a series; 9th:",
        "examples": [
          "She currently ranks ninth in the world.",
          "[ C ] Election day falls on the ninth of November this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ninth is one of nine equal parts of something.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go somewhere quickly or be somewhere for only a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you nip out/round/down to the shop for me?",
          "Shall we nip in to the café for a bite to eat?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press something quickly and quite hard between two objects, especially sharp objects such as teeth or nails:",
        "examples": [
          "Josie's hamster nipped me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If there is a nip in the air, the air outside is quite cold:",
        "examples": [
          "You can tell winter's on its way - there's a real nip in the air in the mornings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something nips a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog gave me a nip when we were playing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of strong alcoholic drink:",
        "examples": [
          "a nip of gin/brandy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a Japanese person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press something hard between two often sharp objects, such as teeth or the nails on fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] The puppy kept nipping (at) her ankles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nipper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young child",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nipple": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the dark part of the skin which sticks out from the breast of a mammal and through which milk is supplied to the young",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of rubber or silicone for feeding a baby from a bottle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the dark part of the skin in the middle of a human breast, or the similar part of an animal, through which females can supply milk to their young",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A nipple is also the part of a bottle used for feeding babies through which liquid comes out.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nipples": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the dark part of the skin which sticks out from the breast of a mammal and through which milk is supplied to the young",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of rubber or silicone for feeding a baby from a bottle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the dark part of the skin in the middle of a human breast, or the similar part of an animal, through which females can supply milk to their young",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A nipple is also the part of a bottle used for feeding babies through which liquid comes out.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nippy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to change speed and direction easily:",
        "examples": [
          "a nippy little car"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Nippy weather or air is quite cold:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a little nippy today - you might need a coat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cold:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a bit nippy outside."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go somewhere quickly or be somewhere for only a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you nip out/round/down to the shop for me?",
          "Shall we nip in to the café for a bite to eat?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press something quickly and quite hard between two objects, especially sharp objects such as teeth or nails:",
        "examples": [
          "Josie's hamster nipped me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If there is a nip in the air, the air outside is quite cold:",
        "examples": [
          "You can tell winter's on its way - there's a real nip in the air in the mornings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something nips a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog gave me a nip when we were playing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of strong alcoholic drink:",
        "examples": [
          "a nip of gin/brandy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a Japanese person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press something hard between two often sharp objects, such as teeth or the nails on fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] The puppy kept nipping (at) her ankles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nirvana": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state of freedom from all suffering that Buddhists believe can be achieved by removing all personal wishes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of being perfect",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nitrate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical that includes nitrogen and oxygen, often used as a fertilizer (= a substance that helps plants grow):",
        "examples": [
          "potassium/sodium nitrate",
          "Nitrogen is converted into nitrates in the soil which plants can then use."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical that is used esp. as a fertilizer (= substance that helps plants grow)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nitrogen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a gas with no colour or taste, forms most of the earth's atmosphere, and is a part of all living things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gas, one of the chemical elements, that has no color or taste, is a part of all living things, and forms about 78 percent of the earth’s atmosphere (= mixture of gases surrounding it)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nitrous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a gas with a faint sweet smell that can be breathed in with oxygen to reduce pain, for example during childbirth or medical examinations :",
        "examples": [
          "He performed over 20 surgical procedures using nitrous oxide as the anaesthetic.",
          "Nitrous oxide gas and pethidine can be useful analgesics during labour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nitwit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a silly or stupid person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a foolish or stupid person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nitwits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a silly or stupid person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a foolish or stupid person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nixed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop, prevent, or refuse to accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "The film studio nixed her plans to make a sequel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "noah": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nobel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an international prize given each year for achievements in literature, physics, chemistry, medicine, economics, and world peace",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nobility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "honesty, courage, and kindness:",
        "examples": [
          "nobility of spirit/purpose"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people of the highest social rank in a society, considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "members of the nobility"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the class or group of people who have a high social rank, esp. from birth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "noble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moral in an honest, brave, and kind way:",
        "examples": [
          "a noble gesture",
          "His followers believe they are fighting for a noble cause."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to a high social rank in a society, especially by birth:",
        "examples": [
          "a noble family"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing admiration because of a particular appearance or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a noble bearing/gesture",
          "a building with a noble façade"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of the highest social group in some countries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing high moral qualities or character:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a noble effort to achieve a peaceful settlement to the conflict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a high social rank, esp. from birth:",
        "examples": [
          "a noble family related to the queen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of high social rank, esp. from birth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nobleman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of the nobility (= the highest social rank in a society)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nobler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moral in an honest, brave, and kind way:",
        "examples": [
          "a noble gesture",
          "His followers believe they are fighting for a noble cause."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to a high social rank in a society, especially by birth:",
        "examples": [
          "a noble family"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing admiration because of a particular appearance or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a noble bearing/gesture",
          "a building with a noble façade"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of the highest social group in some countries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing high moral qualities or character:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a noble effort to achieve a peaceful settlement to the conflict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a high social rank, esp. from birth:",
        "examples": [
          "a noble family related to the queen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of high social rank, esp. from birth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nobles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moral in an honest, brave, and kind way:",
        "examples": [
          "a noble gesture",
          "His followers believe they are fighting for a noble cause."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to a high social rank in a society, especially by birth:",
        "examples": [
          "a noble family"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing admiration because of a particular appearance or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a noble bearing/gesture",
          "a building with a noble façade"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of the highest social group in some countries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing high moral qualities or character:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a noble effort to achieve a peaceful settlement to the conflict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a high social rank, esp. from birth:",
        "examples": [
          "a noble family related to the queen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of high social rank, esp. from birth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nobly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is morally good, brave, honest or kind:",
        "examples": [
          "I believe you served our country nobly.",
          "She nobly gave up her share so that others could eat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to belonging to a high social rank in a society, especially by birth:",
        "examples": [
          "Her sole goal was that her three daughters each marry nobly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that causes admiration, especially because of a grand or impressive appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "From the west the hill looks like a nobly proportioned mountain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nobodies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not anyone:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there nobody here who can answer my question?",
          "I saw nobody all morning.",
          "Nobody agreed with me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is not important:",
        "examples": [
          "He's just some nobody trying to get noticed by the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not anyone; no person:",
        "examples": [
          "Nobody was around to answer the phone.",
          "If he can’t fix your computer, nobody can."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A nobody is also someone who is considered unimportant:",
        "examples": [
          "There were celebrities there, but I sat between two nobodies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nocturnal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "being active or happening at night rather than during the day:",
        "examples": [
          "Most bats are nocturnal.",
          "nocturnal wanderings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the night, or relating to the night:",
        "examples": [
          "He spends the nocturnal hours in his observatory.",
          "nocturnal light"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the night, or active during the night:",
        "examples": [
          "Most bats and owls are nocturnal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nocturne": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a gentle piece of classical music",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nod": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move your head down and then up, sometimes several times, especially to show agreement, approval, or greeting, or to show something by doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people in the audience nodded in agreement.",
          "When I suggested a walk, Elena nodded enthusiastically.",
          "She looked up and nodded for me to come in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement up and down with the head:",
        "examples": [
          "Chen gave her a nod of recognition across the crowded room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vote or nomination (= the act of officially suggesting that someone or something should be given a prize or position) for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Neeson received an Oscar nod for his role in Schindler's List.",
          "At the time, Clinton and Obama were locked in a battle for their party's nod."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move the head down and then up again quickly, esp. to show agreement, approval, or greeting:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] The teacher nodded (his head) in agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to let your head fall forward when you are beginning to sleep",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement of the head down and then up again quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave her a nod of recognition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nodded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nodding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "node": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where a leaf and stem join on a plant:",
        "examples": [
          "a leaf node",
          "New plants may emerge from each node on a stem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where things such as lines or systems join:",
        "examples": [
          "A network is a series of points or nodes interconnected by communication paths.",
          "Instead of creating individual polygons and trying to fit them together like a jigsaw, you start by creating nodes where lines will intersect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small mass of tissue in the body :",
        "examples": [
          "Lymph vessels route lymph fluid through nodes throughout the body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lump of tissue:",
        "examples": [
          "a lymph node"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the point that represents the lowest amplitude in a pattern of destructive interference",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nodes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where a leaf and stem join on a plant:",
        "examples": [
          "a leaf node",
          "New plants may emerge from each node on a stem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where things such as lines or systems join:",
        "examples": [
          "A network is a series of points or nodes interconnected by communication paths.",
          "Instead of creating individual polygons and trying to fit them together like a jigsaw, you start by creating nodes where lines will intersect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small mass of tissue in the body :",
        "examples": [
          "Lymph vessels route lymph fluid through nodes throughout the body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lump of tissue:",
        "examples": [
          "a lymph node"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the point that represents the lowest amplitude in a pattern of destructive interference",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nods": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move your head down and then up, sometimes several times, especially to show agreement, approval, or greeting, or to show something by doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people in the audience nodded in agreement.",
          "When I suggested a walk, Elena nodded enthusiastically.",
          "She looked up and nodded for me to come in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement up and down with the head:",
        "examples": [
          "Chen gave her a nod of recognition across the crowded room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vote or nomination (= the act of officially suggesting that someone or something should be given a prize or position) for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Neeson received an Oscar nod for his role in Schindler's List.",
          "At the time, Clinton and Obama were locked in a battle for their party's nod."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move the head down and then up again quickly, esp. to show agreement, approval, or greeting:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] The teacher nodded (his head) in agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to let your head fall forward when you are beginning to sleep",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement of the head down and then up again quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave her a nod of recognition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "noel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Christmas",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "noes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "pl of no",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "noggin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of alcoholic drink, usually a quarter of a pint",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the head or mind of a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Use your noggin - think before you decide what to do!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nohow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "We won't get there today, nohow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "noise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sound or sounds, especially when it is unwanted, unpleasant, or loud:",
        "examples": [
          "The noise out in the street was deafening.",
          "I heard a loud noise and ran to the window.",
          "traffic/background noise",
          "dangerously high noise levels"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any bad change in a signal, especially in a signal produced by an electronic device:",
        "examples": [
          "Using a single chip reduces (the) noise on the output signal by 90 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unexplained or unexpected information in a sample that is not useful and that can be ignored:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be a certain amount of statistical noise in the numbers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a) sound, esp. when it is unwanted, unpleasant, or loud:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I heard background noise on the phone line.",
          "[ C ] If the washing machine gets out of balance, it makes a horrible noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unnecessary information or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The CEO was accused of making unnecessary noise to distract the board from the main issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in a signal, especially one produced by electronic equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "Using a single chip reduces the noise on the output signal by 90%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "noisemakers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that can be used to make noise, especially a horn or rattle for use at a party",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "noises": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sound or sounds, especially when it is unwanted, unpleasant, or loud:",
        "examples": [
          "The noise out in the street was deafening.",
          "I heard a loud noise and ran to the window.",
          "traffic/background noise",
          "dangerously high noise levels"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any bad change in a signal, especially in a signal produced by an electronic device:",
        "examples": [
          "Using a single chip reduces (the) noise on the output signal by 90 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unexplained or unexpected information in a sample that is not useful and that can be ignored:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be a certain amount of statistical noise in the numbers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a) sound, esp. when it is unwanted, unpleasant, or loud:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I heard background noise on the phone line.",
          "[ C ] If the washing machine gets out of balance, it makes a horrible noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unnecessary information or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The CEO was accused of making unnecessary noise to distract the board from the main issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in a signal, especially one produced by electronic equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "Using a single chip reduces the noise on the output signal by 90%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "noisily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a noisy way:",
        "examples": [
          "A motorbike started up noisily outside.",
          "A group of children played noisily in the garden."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "noisy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making a lot of noise:",
        "examples": [
          "a noisy crowd of fans",
          "noisy neighbours"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having an unwanted change in signal, especially of an electronic device:",
        "examples": [
          "a noisy signal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of data) containing unexplained or unexpected information that is not useful and that can be ignored:",
        "examples": [
          "If the word lists are too noisy, irrelevant terms can be manually removed.",
          "Biological data is always noisy, containing errors and biases."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nomad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of people who move from one place to another rather than living in one place all of the time:",
        "examples": [
          "a tribe of Somalian desert nomads"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of people who move from one place to another, rather than living in one place all of the time",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nominal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in name or thought but not in fact or not as things really are:",
        "examples": [
          "She's the nominal head of our college - the real work is done by her deputy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A nominal amount of money is very small compared to an expected price or value:",
        "examples": [
          "a nominal sum/charge",
          "For a nominal fee, they will deliver orders to customers' homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a noun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in name or thought, but not in reality:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s the nominal head of the university."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a sum of money) very small compared to an expected price or value:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a nominal fee for the workshop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very small, or smaller than the usual amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel developers will lease the land for a nominal fee .",
          "We pay our volunteers a nominal amount.",
          "The costs incurred to activate the new service would be nominal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is said to be a particular thing, but is not actually that thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Although he has retired, the company is still under his nominal control.",
          "He regarded this responsibility as purely nominal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a nominal amount relates to prices or rates that are correct at the present time but do not show the effect of inflation:",
        "examples": [
          "Merchandise imports have expanded significantly faster than world trade in both real and nominal dollar values."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nominate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to officially suggest someone for an election, job, position, or honour:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been nominated by the Green Party as their candidate in the next election.",
          "Would you like to nominate anyone for/as director?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say officially that a film, song, programme, etc. will be included in a competition for a prize:",
        "examples": [
          "The film was nominated for an Academy Award."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially choose someone for a job or to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She was nominated as the delegation's official interpreter.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] President Yeltsin nominated acting prime minister Sergei Kiriyenko to head the government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially suggest someone for a position, an honor, or election:",
        "examples": [
          "She was nominated by the president to serve on the Supreme Court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something is nominated for a prize, it is one of the official competitors for it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially suggest that someone should be considered to do a particular job, take part in an election, receive an honour, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "be nominated for sth The former vice president has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially choose someone to do a particular job or task:",
        "examples": [
          "be nominated as sth He's been nominated as fire chief.",
          "be nominated for sth The current secretary has been nominated for the post of director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.",
          "be nominated to do sth The following six directors have been nominated to serve until the next Annual Meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nominated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially suggest someone for an election, job, position, or honour:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been nominated by the Green Party as their candidate in the next election.",
          "Would you like to nominate anyone for/as director?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say officially that a film, song, programme, etc. will be included in a competition for a prize:",
        "examples": [
          "The film was nominated for an Academy Award."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially choose someone for a job or to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She was nominated as the delegation's official interpreter.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] President Yeltsin nominated acting prime minister Sergei Kiriyenko to head the government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nomination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of officially suggesting someone or something for a job, position, or prize:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been two nominations for the new job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of officially choosing someone for a job or position:",
        "examples": [
          "the nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official suggestion that someone should be considered to do a particular job, take part in an election, receive an honour, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "nomination for sth These are the nominations for the outstanding achievement award this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of officially choosing someone to do a particular job or task:",
        "examples": [
          "They expect to make a nomination for the medical examiner job soon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nominations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of officially suggesting someone or something for a job, position, or prize:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been two nominations for the new job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of officially choosing someone for a job or position:",
        "examples": [
          "the nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official suggestion that someone should be considered to do a particular job, take part in an election, receive an honour, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "nomination for sth These are the nominations for the outstanding achievement award this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of officially choosing someone to do a particular job or task:",
        "examples": [
          "They expect to make a nomination for the medical examiner job soon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nominee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has been nominated for something:",
        "examples": [
          "All nominees for Treasurer will be considered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is officially chosen for a position or job",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has been officially suggested for a position, an honor, or election:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a nominee for best actor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who someone has suggested should be considered to do a particular job, take part in an election, receive an honour, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Each nominee is currently a member of the Board of Directors.",
          "Republican leaders decided Saturday to hold a convention to choose their nominee in next year's U.S. Senate race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has been chosen to look after someone's shares, bonds, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They are only eligible if the shares are held in their own and not a nominee's name."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nominees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has been nominated for something:",
        "examples": [
          "All nominees for Treasurer will be considered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is officially chosen for a position or job",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has been officially suggested for a position, an honor, or election:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a nominee for best actor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who someone has suggested should be considered to do a particular job, take part in an election, receive an honour, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Each nominee is currently a member of the Board of Directors.",
          "Republican leaders decided Saturday to hold a convention to choose their nominee in next year's U.S. Senate race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has been chosen to look after someone's shares, bonds, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They are only eligible if the shares are held in their own and not a nominee's name."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "non": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to add the meaning \"not\" or \"the opposite of\" to adjectives and nouns:",
        "examples": [
          "non-sexist",
          "non-racist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to add the meaning \"not\" to adjectives and nouns:",
        "examples": [
          "nonexistent",
          "nonflammable",
          "nonpartisan"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "none": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not one (of a group of people or things), or not any:",
        "examples": [
          "None of my children has/have blonde hair.",
          "\"I'd like some more cheese.\" \"I'm sorry there's none left\".",
          "\"Do you have any idea how much this cost?\" \"None at all/None whatsoever.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not one, or not any:",
        "examples": [
          "None of my children has blue eyes.",
          "“Is there any more orange juice?” “I’m sorry, there’s none left.”"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nonetheless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "despite what has just been said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "There are serious problems in our country. Nonetheless, we feel this is a good time to return."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "despite what has just been said or referred to; nevertheless:",
        "examples": [
          "There are possible risks, but nonetheless, we feel it’s a sound investment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nonexistent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely absent:",
        "examples": [
          "Crime is virtually nonexistent around here."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nonprofit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not established to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "nonprofit organizations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization whose most important goal is something that does not involve making a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "We can help by making donations to nonprofits that serve the homeless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not aiming to make a profit, but working to help people or to achieve an improvement in something:",
        "examples": [
          "a nonprofit agency/corporation/organization It is now a world-wide non-profit organisation whose mission is to help business become sustainable.",
          "a nonprofit program/research This is a nonprofit program that encourages disadvantaged students to stay in school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that does not aim to make a profit, but works to help people or to achieve an improvement in something:",
        "examples": [
          "Donations are tax-deductible because it is a federally approved nonprofit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nonsense": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an idea, something said or written, or behaviour that is silly or stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "This report is nonsense and nothing but a waste of paper.",
          "The accusations are (absolute/complete/utter) nonsense.",
          "Nonsense/Don't talk nonsense! She's far too ill to return to work!",
          "You mustn't upset your sister with any more nonsense about ghosts.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's (a) nonsense to say that he's too old for the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "language that cannot be understood because it does not mean anything:",
        "examples": [
          "The translation of the instructions was so poor they were just nonsense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "foolish words or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "Those accusations are pure/sheer nonsense.",
          "What’s all this nonsense about quitting school?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Nonsense is also language that cannot be understood or that has no meaning.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nonsensical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "silly or stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "It's nonsensical to blame all the world's troubles on one man.",
          "Their methods of assessment produce nonsensical results."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nonstop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without stopping or without interruptions:",
        "examples": [
          "a nonstop flight",
          "It felt like we traveled nonstop for the entire week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of travel) without any stops, or (of an action) done without stopping:",
        "examples": [
          "We got on a nonstop flight from New York to Denver.",
          "He talked nonstop about his new book."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nonviolence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone avoids fighting or using physical force, especially when trying to make political change:",
        "examples": [
          "The Dalai Lama has always counseled nonviolence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of methods that are not violent to cause a political or social change",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nonviolent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of political protest or crime) not involving fighting or the use of physical force:",
        "examples": [
          "Gandhi was an exponent of nonviolent protest.",
          "She called on volunteers to join the nonviolent resistance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not using violent methods, esp. to cause a political or social change:",
        "examples": [
          "The protest demonstration was nonviolent, although the marchers were heckled throughout by onlookers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "noodle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a food in the form of long, thin strips made from flour or rice, water, and often egg, cooked in boiling liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "egg/rice noodles",
          "instant/crispy noodles",
          "chicken noodle soup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pasta of any shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The pasta recipes were very simple, using only noodles and some type of seafood.",
          "I ordered the hot sausage in a spicy Cajun sauce served over penne noodles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the head or brain of a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Did that hit you on the noodle?",
          "Use your noodle - clear the shelves before you paint the cupboard!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light, cylinder-shaped object that floats on water and that you hold onto or put under your arms when you are learning to swim or exercising in the water:",
        "examples": [
          "Using water weights, noodles, or even pool toys, you'll swim, jog, stretch and lift your way into better shape.",
          "A long foam pool noodle had somehow found its way into the back of the car, and was obstructing the rear window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the playing of a musical instrument in an informal manner without any planning or preparation:",
        "examples": [
          "I played the verse and she accompanied me with noodles on the violin.",
          "The track includes jazz guitar noodles and a lazy bassline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or think about something without giving it full or serious attention:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent the afternoon noodling on the internet.",
          "We've been noodling on the idea of moving house for a few years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play a musical instrument in an informal manner without any planning or preparation:",
        "examples": [
          "I just sat at the piano noodling.",
          "I was noodling with ragtime chord progressions and came up with this tune.",
          "After a second duet album, he began noodling around with music on his own."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin strip of pasta made from flour, water, and sometimes eggs, and cooked esp. in boiling water or soup",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "noodles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a food in the form of long, thin strips made from flour or rice, water, and often egg, cooked in boiling liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "egg/rice noodles",
          "instant/crispy noodles",
          "chicken noodle soup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pasta of any shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The pasta recipes were very simple, using only noodles and some type of seafood.",
          "I ordered the hot sausage in a spicy Cajun sauce served over penne noodles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the head or brain of a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Did that hit you on the noodle?",
          "Use your noodle - clear the shelves before you paint the cupboard!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light, cylinder-shaped object that floats on water and that you hold onto or put under your arms when you are learning to swim or exercising in the water:",
        "examples": [
          "Using water weights, noodles, or even pool toys, you'll swim, jog, stretch and lift your way into better shape.",
          "A long foam pool noodle had somehow found its way into the back of the car, and was obstructing the rear window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the playing of a musical instrument in an informal manner without any planning or preparation:",
        "examples": [
          "I played the verse and she accompanied me with noodles on the violin.",
          "The track includes jazz guitar noodles and a lazy bassline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or think about something without giving it full or serious attention:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent the afternoon noodling on the internet.",
          "We've been noodling on the idea of moving house for a few years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play a musical instrument in an informal manner without any planning or preparation:",
        "examples": [
          "I just sat at the piano noodling.",
          "I was noodling with ragtime chord progressions and came up with this tune.",
          "After a second duet album, he began noodling around with music on his own."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin strip of pasta made from flour, water, and sometimes eggs, and cooked esp. in boiling water or soup",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small space that is hidden or partly sheltered:",
        "examples": [
          "a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small space that is hidden or partly sheltered",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nookie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sex",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "noon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "twelve o'clock in the middle of the day, or about that time:",
        "examples": [
          "We used to ski before noon and then have a long lunch.",
          "By noon, we had had ten phone calls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "12 o’clock in the middle of the day; midday:",
        "examples": [
          "My first class is at noon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "noose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one end of a rope tied to form a circle that can be tightened round something such as a person's neck to hang (= kill) them:",
        "examples": [
          "They put him on the back of a horse and looped a noose around his neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious problem or limit:",
        "examples": [
          "The noose of poverty was tightening (= becoming more serious) daily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one end of a rope tied to form a circle which can be tightened around something, such as a person’s neck to hang (= kill) the person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "norfolk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a county (= area with its own local government) in eastern England:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a house in Norfolk.",
          "the Norfolk Broads, one of the most important wetlands in Europe"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the US state of Virginia:",
        "examples": [
          "His family moved to Norfolk when he was nine years old.",
          "The office is located in the centre of Norfolk.",
          "Much of southern Virginia, including metro Richmond and Norfolk, is in a severe drought.",
          "During the parade of sail, ships representing the original 13 colonies will roll into Norfolk’s harbor, led by Jamestown's own Godspeed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "norm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an accepted standard or a way of behaving or doing things that most people agree with:",
        "examples": [
          "Europe's varied cultural, political and ethical norms",
          "accepted social norms"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation or type of behaviour that is expected and considered to be typical:",
        "examples": [
          "One child per family is fast becoming the norm in some countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an accepted standard or a way of being or doing things:",
        "examples": [
          "Illness has become the norm for her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an accepted standard, or a way of behaving or doing things that most people agree with:",
        "examples": [
          "These standards generally exceed the accepted industry norms.",
          "We need to recognize Europe's varied cultural, political, and ethical norms.",
          "accepted social norms"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount that is usual, or a situation or type of behaviour that is expected and considered to be typical:",
        "examples": [
          "Yields fell below the norm for the third year in succession.",
          "Delays are likely to be the norm for air travel in the next few weeks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "normal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "ordinary or usual; the same as would be expected:",
        "examples": [
          "a normal working day",
          "Lively behaviour is normal for a four-year-old child.",
          "It's normal for couples to argue now and then.",
          "They were selling the goods at half the normal cost.",
          "The temperature was above/below normal for the time of year.",
          "Things are back to normal now that we've paid off all our debts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ordinary or usual; as would be expected:",
        "examples": [
          "He seemed perfectly normal to me.",
          "The temperature is above/below normal today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line that is perpendicular (= at an angle of 90 degrees) to a surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "usual, and what you would expect:",
        "examples": [
          "They were selling the good at half the normal price.",
          "In normal circumstances, you should be able to decide this sort of thing without consulting your manager.",
          "It is normal practice to refer such questions to the Board.",
          "The day after the incident, everyone was back at work as normal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "normally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something happens normally, it happens in the usual or expected way:",
        "examples": [
          "Are the phones working normally again?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you normally do something, you usually or regularly do it:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn't normally arrive until ten.",
          "Normally, I plan one or two days ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "usually or regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn’t normally stop working to have lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "usually, or in most cases:",
        "examples": [
          "The application normally takes about two weeks to process."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "norman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the people from northern France, especially those who invaded (= used force to enter) England in 1066 and became its rulers, or to the buildings that were made during their rule:",
        "examples": [
          "the Norman invasion/conquest",
          "a Norman castle/church/cathedral"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of people from northern France, especially those who invaded England in 1066 and became its rulers:",
        "examples": [
          "The Anglo-Saxons were defeated by the Normans.",
          "The Normans were descendants of Viking settlers in northwestern France."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "norse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the people who lived in Scandinavia in the past, especially the Vikings:",
        "examples": [
          "Norse mythology",
          "a Norse god/warrior"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "north": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the direction that goes towards the part of the earth above the equator, opposite to the south, or the part of an area or country that is in this direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The points of the compass are north, south, east, and west.",
          "The landscape is more mountainous in the north (of the country).",
          "Cambridge is/lies to the north of London.",
          "a north-facing window"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rich industrial countries of the world, most of which are above the equator",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the northern states of the middle and eastern part of the US:",
        "examples": [
          "The North defeated the South in the American Civil War."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or forming the north part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "North America/Africa",
          "the north coast of Iceland",
          "Our farm is a few miles north of the village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wind coming from the north:",
        "examples": [
          "A vicious north wind was blowing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "towards the north:",
        "examples": [
          "Go due (= directly) north for two miles.",
          "The garden faces north and doesn't get much sun in the winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to or in the north of the country or region:",
        "examples": [
          "I live in London, but my relatives live up north, in Manchester."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the direction that is opposite south, or the part of an area or country which is in this direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The points of the compass are north, south, east, and west."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the US, the North is the part of the country in the north and east:",
        "examples": [
          "Ken grew up in Mississippi but settled in the North after college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the US Civil War, the North was the group of states that fought to keep the US together.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in, forming, or toward the north part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the north coast",
          "She lives about forty miles north of here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A north wind is a wind coming from the north.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that an amount is more than the one stated:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's market cap is now north of $160 billion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "northbound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "going or leading towards the north:",
        "examples": [
          "northbound traffic",
          "The accident happened on the M1 northbound, just after Junction 18."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "northeast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the direction that is between north and east:",
        "examples": [
          "We live in the northeast of Spain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area in the northeast of England, the US, or another country:",
        "examples": [
          "Newcastle is one of the largest cities in the Northeast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or towards the northeast:",
        "examples": [
          "Go northeast for about five miles.",
          "The town is/lies roughly northeast of here.",
          "the northeast corner of the field"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wind that comes from the northeast:",
        "examples": [
          "High pressure had served to strengthen the northeast wind battering the coast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the direction between north and east, or the part of an area or country which is in this direction:",
        "examples": [
          "A snowstorm brought an inch of snow to the northeast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "northern": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in or from the north part of an area:",
        "examples": [
          "northern Europe",
          "the Northern Hemisphere"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "northumberland": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a county (= area with its own local government) in northeastern England:",
        "examples": [
          "He is from Morpeth, in Northumberland."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "northwest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the direction that is between north and west:",
        "examples": [
          "We live in the northwest of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area in the northwest of England, the US, or another country:",
        "examples": [
          "The Lake District is a very beautiful region in the Northwest.",
          "Seattle is the largest city in the Northwest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or towards the northwest:",
        "examples": [
          "the sale of the company's northwest division",
          "Turn northwest.",
          "The town is/lies about 100 miles northwest of Las Vegas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wind that comes from the northwest:",
        "examples": [
          "Strong northwest winds had blown the volcanic ash out to sea and over Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the direction between north and west, or the part of an area or country which is in this direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Seattle is in the northwest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "northwestern": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in or from the northwest:",
        "examples": [
          "northwestern Mexico"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "norway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in northern Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "norwegian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Norway, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Norway",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Norway",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": [
          "The same point applies to nos. 10, 13, and 17."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of the face that sticks out above the mouth, through which you breathe and smell:",
        "examples": [
          "a large/long/pointed nose",
          "I had a sore throat and a runny nose (= liquid coming out of the nose).",
          "Come on now, stop crying and blow your nose ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular smell of a wine:",
        "examples": [
          "a wine praised for its smoky nose"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front of a vehicle, especially an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "The symbol was painted on each side of the plane's nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look around or search in order to discover something, especially something that other people do not want you to find:",
        "examples": [
          "There were some reporters nosing about/around.",
          "The police came in and started nosing into drawers and looking through papers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (make a vehicle) move forwards slowly and carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "The car nosed out of the side street, its driver peering anxiously around.",
          "He carefully nosed his lorry into the small space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the face above the mouth through which a person or animal breathes and smells:",
        "examples": [
          "He fractured a wrist and broke his nose in a fall.",
          "I have a runny nose (= liquid coming out of the nose).",
          "She blew her nose (= breathed out through the nose to clear it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front of a vehicle, esp. an aircraft or spacecraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look around or search in order to discover something, esp. something that other people do not want you to find:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t want you nosing around in my closet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward slowly and carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The car nosed out into traffic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nosebleed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when blood comes out of a person's nose:",
        "examples": [
          "She gets/has a lot of nosebleeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of bleeding from the nose",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nosebleeds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when blood comes out of a person's nose:",
        "examples": [
          "She gets/has a lot of nosebleeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of bleeding from the nose",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "noses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of the face that sticks out above the mouth, through which you breathe and smell:",
        "examples": [
          "a large/long/pointed nose",
          "I had a sore throat and a runny nose (= liquid coming out of the nose).",
          "Come on now, stop crying and blow your nose ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular smell of a wine:",
        "examples": [
          "a wine praised for its smoky nose"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front of a vehicle, especially an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "The symbol was painted on each side of the plane's nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look around or search in order to discover something, especially something that other people do not want you to find:",
        "examples": [
          "There were some reporters nosing about/around.",
          "The police came in and started nosing into drawers and looking through papers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (make a vehicle) move forwards slowly and carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "The car nosed out of the side street, its driver peering anxiously around.",
          "He carefully nosed his lorry into the small space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the face above the mouth through which a person or animal breathes and smells:",
        "examples": [
          "He fractured a wrist and broke his nose in a fall.",
          "I have a runny nose (= liquid coming out of the nose).",
          "She blew her nose (= breathed out through the nose to clear it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front of a vehicle, esp. an aircraft or spacecraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look around or search in order to discover something, esp. something that other people do not want you to find:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t want you nosing around in my closet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward slowly and carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The car nosed out into traffic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nosey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too interested in what other people are doing and wanting to discover too much about them:",
        "examples": [
          "She was complaining about her nosy parents.",
          "A rather nosey woman once asked him about his personal life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too interested in what other people are doing and wanting to discover too much about them:",
        "examples": [
          "I was a nosy kid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nosing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look around or search in order to discover something, especially something that other people do not want you to find:",
        "examples": [
          "There were some reporters nosing about/around.",
          "The police came in and started nosing into drawers and looking through papers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (make a vehicle) move forwards slowly and carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "The car nosed out of the side street, its driver peering anxiously around.",
          "He carefully nosed his lorry into the small space."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nostalgia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of pleasure and also slight sadness when you think about things that happened in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people feel nostalgia for their schooldays.",
          "Hearing that song again filled him with nostalgia.",
          "a wave (= sudden strong feeling) of nostalgia"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of pleasure and sometimes slight sadness at the same time as you think about things that happened in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Hearing her voice again filled him with nostalgia."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nostalgic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling happy and also slightly sad when you think about things that happened in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Talking about our old family holidays has made me feel all nostalgic.",
          "We'll take a nostalgic look at the musical hits of the 60s."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nostril": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of the two openings in the nose through which air moves when you breathe:",
        "examples": [
          "The horses came to a halt, steam streaming from their nostrils."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two openings in the nose through which air moves",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nostrils": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of the two openings in the nose through which air moves when you breathe:",
        "examples": [
          "The horses came to a halt, steam streaming from their nostrils."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two openings in the nose through which air moves",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nosy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too interested in what other people are doing and wanting to discover too much about them:",
        "examples": [
          "She was complaining about her nosy parents.",
          "A rather nosey woman once asked him about his personal life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too interested in what other people are doing and wanting to discover too much about them:",
        "examples": [
          "I was a nosy kid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "notable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "important and deserving attention, because of being very good or interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "a notable collection of rare plants",
          "Getting both sides to agree was a notable achievement.",
          "This attractive building is particularly notable for its woodland setting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important or famous person:",
        "examples": [
          "Other notables among his pupils were the kings of Saudi Arabia and Thailand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "important and deserving attention:",
        "examples": [
          "She worked with many notable musicians."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "notarized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a letter or other document is notarized, it is signed by a notary public:",
        "examples": [
          "a notarized affidavit",
          "The airline requires children travelling alone to have a notarized letter of consent from one or both parents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "notary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official who has the legal authority to say that documents are correctly signed or true or to make an oath (= promise) official:",
        "examples": [
          "This agreement was drawn up and verified by a notary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "notch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a V-shaped cut in a hard surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The stick has two notches, one at each end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole or mark on the edge of a body part:",
        "examples": [
          "a cardiac notch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary point or position in a system of comparing values, where a higher position is better and a lower position is worse:",
        "examples": [
          "Among current players, she is rated a notch above (= is better than) the rest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut a notch in something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cut in a hard surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The rope had jammed in a V-shaped notch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary point or position in a comparison of amounts or values; degree:",
        "examples": [
          "Suddenly he raised his voice a notch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve or keep a record of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her band notched another Grammy Award last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut a notch in a hard surface:",
        "examples": [
          "He notched the end of the beam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a point or position in a system that is used to compare values:",
        "examples": [
          "The unemployment rate crept up another notch in September."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "notches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a V-shaped cut in a hard surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The stick has two notches, one at each end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole or mark on the edge of a body part:",
        "examples": [
          "a cardiac notch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary point or position in a system of comparing values, where a higher position is better and a lower position is worse:",
        "examples": [
          "Among current players, she is rated a notch above (= is better than) the rest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut a notch in something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cut in a hard surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The rope had jammed in a V-shaped notch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary point or position in a comparison of amounts or values; degree:",
        "examples": [
          "Suddenly he raised his voice a notch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve or keep a record of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her band notched another Grammy Award last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut a notch in a hard surface:",
        "examples": [
          "He notched the end of the beam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a point or position in a system that is used to compare values:",
        "examples": [
          "The unemployment rate crept up another notch in September."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "note": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of writing:",
        "examples": [
          "He left a note to say he would be home late.",
          "There's a note on the door saying when the shop will open again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short explanation or an extra piece of information that is given at the bottom of a page, at the back of a book, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "For more information see Note 3."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information written on paper:",
        "examples": [
          "The wind blew my notes all over the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single sound at a particular level, usually in music, or a written symbol that represents this sound:",
        "examples": [
          "high/low notes",
          "She played three long notes on the piano.",
          "The engine noise suddenly changed its note and rose to a whine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an emotion or a way of expressing something:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a note of caution in her letter.",
          "His speech struck just the right note.",
          "The meeting ended on an optimistic note."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper money:",
        "examples": [
          "a €20 note",
          "He took a wad of notes from his pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "importance, or the fact that something deserves attention:",
        "examples": [
          "There was nothing of note in the latest report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice something:",
        "examples": [
          "They noted the consumers' growing demand for quicker service.",
          "[ + (that) ] Please note (that) we will be closed on Saturday.",
          "[ + question word ] Note how easy it is to release the catch quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give your attention to something by discussing it or making a written record of it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] He said the weather was beyond our control, noting that last summer was one of the hottest on record.",
          "In the article, she notes several cases of medical incompetence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of writing:",
        "examples": [
          "a handwritten note",
          "Make a note to phone him (= Write it down so you remember)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A note is a piece of information that you write down while something is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually pl ] Be sure to take notes in class (= write down information)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single sound, esp. in music, or a written symbol which represents this sound:",
        "examples": [
          "Her soprano voice intoned the low, first notes of the song."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. Note also means the particular quality of an emotion or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting ended on an optimistic note."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "importance or fame:",
        "examples": [
          "There was nothing of note in the report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take notice of, give attention to, or make a record of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] Please note that we will be closed on Saturday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper money:",
        "examples": [
          "a €500 note",
          "in notes He gave me £100 in £10 notes.",
          "I had no change; I only had notes.",
          "Can you change a €20 note?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written agreement that one person, organization, etc. will pay a particular amount of money to another person, etc. by a particular date:",
        "examples": [
          "The note for your loan comes due on 1 June.",
          "a two-year note"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short letter, or something that you write down in order to remember something:",
        "examples": [
          "send/write sb a note I'll send you a note about this but please do put it on your calendars.",
          "note to sb The bank said in a note to investors that the operation would make strategic sense.",
          "I got a note from the CEO congratulating me on the deal.",
          "I made a note to review the matter in a month's time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short official document:",
        "examples": [
          "They can get out of the requirement with a note from their doctor confirming their diagnosis.",
          "Please check the goods before signing the delivery note."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "detailed information that you write down:",
        "examples": [
          "take notes In any disciplinary meeting, it is always advisable to take notes.",
          "make notes I read through the notes I'd made at the conference.",
          "The keynote speaker gave his lecture without notes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice or realize something:",
        "examples": [
          "They noted the consumers' growing demand for quicker service.",
          "note (that) Please note that we will be closed on Saturday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mention something so that people are aware of it:",
        "examples": [
          "In her report, she notes several cases of poor practice on the part of management."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "notebook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book of plain paper or paper with lines, for writing on:",
        "examples": [
          "She was jotting things down in a little notebook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small computer that you can carry easily",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book of paper for writing on:",
        "examples": [
          "She wrote everything down in her notebook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, light computer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small computer that you can carry with you easily:",
        "examples": [
          "our latest stylish ultra-mobile notebook"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small book containing sheets of paper, for writing in:",
        "examples": [
          "a journalist's notebook",
          "She kept a record in a little notebook of what was said at meetings with her boss."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "notebooks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book of plain paper or paper with lines, for writing on:",
        "examples": [
          "She was jotting things down in a little notebook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small computer that you can carry easily",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book of paper for writing on:",
        "examples": [
          "She wrote everything down in her notebook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, light computer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small computer that you can carry with you easily:",
        "examples": [
          "our latest stylish ultra-mobile notebook"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small book containing sheets of paper, for writing in:",
        "examples": [
          "a journalist's notebook",
          "She kept a record in a little notebook of what was said at meetings with her boss."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "noted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "known by many people, especially because of particular qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "Summerhill school was noted for its progressive policies.",
          "She's not noted for her patience (= she is not a patient person)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "notepad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of sheets of plain or lined paper, joined at the top edge, for writing on:",
        "examples": [
          "He took out a notepad and pretended to write.",
          "a plain/ruled notepad",
          "a reporter's notepad"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program used for making notes:",
        "examples": [
          "I always copy what I say and paste it in a notepad before posting it.",
          "There is a built-in notepad which lets you attach your own thoughts, ideas and memos to a specific map."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of very small computer that you can carry easily. This type of computer is no longer commonly used. :",
        "examples": [
          "She was repairing an Amstrad notepad computer from the 1990s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of sheets of paper joined at the top edge, for writing on:",
        "examples": [
          "a plain/ruled notepad",
          "a reporter's notepad"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small computer that you can carry easily",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "notes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "information written on paper:",
        "examples": [
          "The wind blew my notes all over the room.",
          "The reporter took notes throughout the interview.",
          "I made a few notes in the meeting.",
          "I found a folder full of handwritten notes between my grandparents.",
          "He'd added one or two explanatory notes.",
          "She kept referring to her notes as she spoke."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "noteworthy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "deserving attention because of being important or interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "a noteworthy example/event",
          "It is noteworthy that one third of students do not pay any tuition fees.",
          "King Darius I was noteworthy for his administrative reforms, military conquests, and religious toleration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "deserving attention because of being important or interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "Two noteworthy films open this week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nothingness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state where nothing is present, or where nothing exists that is important or gives meaning to life",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state or place where nothing is present, or where nothing important is present",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nothings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not anything:",
        "examples": [
          "There's nothing in the drawer - I took everything out.",
          "Nothing I could say would cheer her up.",
          "I have nothing new to tell you.",
          "There's nothing else (= no other thing) we can do to help.",
          "There's nothing much (= not very much) to do in our town.",
          "The story was nothing but (= only) lies.",
          "US The score is Yankees three, Red Sox nothing (= no points)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a matter or subject that someone has no good reason to know about or be involved with:",
        "examples": [
          "UK I wish he wouldn't offer advice on my marriage - it's nothing to do with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or want no connection or influence with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "UK We are nothing to do with the firm that has the offices next door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have no importance or value:",
        "examples": [
          "Money means nothing to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free or without paying:",
        "examples": [
          "I got this painting for nothing from a friend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with no good result or for no purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "He queued for two hours and (all) for nothing - there were no seats left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no clothes on your body:",
        "examples": [
          "She sleeps with nothing on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no arrangements for a stated period:",
        "examples": [
          "I checked my calendar and I have nothing on on Tuesday afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in no way:",
        "examples": [
          "mainly UK He had two letters of refusal but, nothing daunted (= not discouraged), he tried again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone of no value or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a nothing, a low-down, useless nobody."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not anything:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s nothing in the drawer – I took everything out.",
          "Money means nothing to him (= is not important).",
          "The score is Yankees three, Red Sox nothing (= no points).",
          "The story was nothing but (= only) lies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is nothing to someone, it has little meaning or value to that person:",
        "examples": [
          "Losing a thousand bucks is nothing to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To have nothing to do with someone or something is to not be involved with that person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "That has nothing to do with me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "People say something is nothing as a polite answer when they are thanked:",
        "examples": [
          "“Thanks for the tickets.” “Oh, it’s nothing.”"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "notice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to see or become conscious of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I noticed a crack in the ceiling.",
          "Mary waved at the man but he didn't seem to notice.",
          "[ + (that) ] He noticed (that) the woman was staring at him.",
          "[ + question word ] Did you notice how she did that?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring someone to the attention of the public, usually because of an unusual skill, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She was first noticed by the critics at the age of twelve, and went on to become a world-famous violinist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a board, piece of paper, etc. containing) information or instructions:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a large notice on the wall saying \"No Parking\".",
          "I saw a notice in the paper announcing their marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "printed statements of opinion in the newspapers about plays, films, books, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The musical has received wonderful notices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information or a warning given about something that is going to happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone notice The next time you visit, can you give me more notice?",
          "at a moment's notice The first responders are ready to spring into action at a moment's notice.",
          "until further notice The building is closed until further notice (= until another official announcement is made)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time that you must work after you have said that you are leaving your job, or after you have been asked to leave:",
        "examples": [
          "Do I have to work out my notice?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone who works for you to leave their job, usually after a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "My boss gave me a month's notice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell your employer or landlord that you will be leaving your job or your rented home, usually after a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "I gave my notice at work yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell your employer that you intend to leave your job after a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "I handed in my notice yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to warn someone about something:",
        "examples": [
          "I put them on notice of what I expect from them.",
          "Schools are being put on notice that if they do not show improvement, they may be shut down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attention:",
        "examples": [
          "come/bring to your notice It has come to/been brought to my notice (= I have been told) that you have been late for work every day this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give attention to something:",
        "examples": [
          "I asked him to drive more slowly, but he didn't take any notice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become aware of, esp. by looking; to see:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Mary waved but he didn’t seem to notice.",
          "[ + that clause ] He noticed that she was staring at him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something written or printed that gives information or instructions:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We got a notice about recycling in the mail.",
          "[ U ] This building is closed until further notice (= until official instructions are given)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Notice is also warning that something will happen or needs to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I can’t cancel my plans on such short notice/at a moment’s notice (= immediately)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Notice is also an official statement saying you are leaving your job or telling you your job has ended:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I got my 30-day notice yesterday at work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Twain first attracted notice as a humorist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of written information on paper, a board, a website, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a notice about the proposed reorganization on all the office noticeboards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information or a warning about something that is going to happen in the future, or the period of time before it happens:",
        "examples": [
          "An inspection can take place at any time without notice.",
          "give (sb) notice (that) We hereby give notice that we have been appointed official receivers for the assets of the above-named company.",
          "a week's/month's, etc. notice You will need to give a month's notice if you want to withdraw any of the cash.",
          "These offices will remain closed until further notice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter or a statement saying that an employee will or must leave their job after a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "give in/hand in your notice The situation at work was so bad that I decided to hand in my notice.",
          "give sb notice Many of the junior staff were given notice to leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time that an employee works in their job after they have said that they are leaving, or after they have been asked to leave:",
        "examples": [
          "a week's/month's, etc. notice In this type of job you usually only have a week's notice.",
          "They paid me for the two weeks instead of making me work out my notice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal document or statement that tells someone to do something, or gives them information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The tenants refused to leave and have now been served with notices of eviction by the landlord.",
          "All the redundancy notices have now gone out to the members of staff affected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "only a short time before something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "It is not possible to get a replacement at such short notice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal letter saying that a person who is renting a property will or must leave it after a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "A tenant may end a tenancy by issuing a valid notice to quit.",
          "Our template Notice to Quit is aimed at tenants who have owed you rent for at least 60 days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to warn someone officially that something is going to happen, or could possibly happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The facility was put on notice that its funding was in danger if improvements were not carried out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone officially that they must do something, or that something is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The highway authority is required to serve notice informing everyone who may be affected by the new route."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "noticeable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easy to see or recognize:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a noticeable improvement in Tim's cooking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy to see or recognize:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a noticeable improvement in your grades."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "noticeably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is easy to see or recognize:",
        "examples": [
          "Ellen had become noticeably thinner.",
          "Her voice was shaking noticeably."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "noticed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see or become conscious of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I noticed a crack in the ceiling.",
          "Mary waved at the man but he didn't seem to notice.",
          "[ + (that) ] He noticed (that) the woman was staring at him.",
          "[ + question word ] Did you notice how she did that?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring someone to the attention of the public, usually because of an unusual skill, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She was first noticed by the critics at the age of twelve, and went on to become a world-famous violinist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "notices": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "printed statements of opinion in the newspapers about plays, films, books, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The musical has received wonderful notices.",
          "They'd just released the film to mixed notices.",
          "The play had just debuted and was getting great notices.",
          "The reviews generally were quite mixed but Marriott got really good notices for her novel.",
          "Both actors won excellent notices for their performances."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "noticing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see or become conscious of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I noticed a crack in the ceiling.",
          "Mary waved at the man but he didn't seem to notice.",
          "[ + (that) ] He noticed (that) the woman was staring at him.",
          "[ + question word ] Did you notice how she did that?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring someone to the attention of the public, usually because of an unusual skill, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She was first noticed by the critics at the age of twelve, and went on to become a world-famous violinist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "notification": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of telling someone officially about something, or a document, etc. that does this:",
        "examples": [
          "You must give the bank (a) written notification if you wish to close your account.",
          "The car's owner would receive notification that the vehicle failed inspection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message that is automatically sent to you on your mobile phone or computer:",
        "examples": [
          "You do not get a notification when someone unfollows you.",
          "How do I manage notifications on my device?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of telling someone officially about something that has happened or will happen, or a document that does this:",
        "examples": [
          "a written notification",
          "You must give the bank notification in writing if you wish to close your account.",
          "Millions of taxpayers have now received notification of their new tax code.",
          "notification to sb Good professional practice requires notification to clients of major changes to the composition of a firm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "notified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone officially about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The school is required to notify parents if their children fail to come to school.",
          "Has everyone been notified of the decision?",
          "[ + that ] We notified the police that the bicycle had been stolen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "notify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone officially about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The school is required to notify parents if their children fail to come to school.",
          "Has everyone been notified of the decision?",
          "[ + that ] We notified the police that the bicycle had been stolen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone officially about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Contest winners will be notified by postcard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone officially about something:",
        "examples": [
          "notify sb of sth You will be notified immediately of any changes to the arrangements.",
          "notify sb that We have just been notified that our application has been successful.",
          "Businesses must notify consumers if their personal information has been subject to a security breach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "notifying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone officially about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The school is required to notify parents if their children fail to come to school.",
          "Has everyone been notified of the decision?",
          "[ + that ] We notified the police that the bicycle had been stolen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "noting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice something:",
        "examples": [
          "They noted the consumers' growing demand for quicker service.",
          "[ + (that) ] Please note (that) we will be closed on Saturday.",
          "[ + question word ] Note how easy it is to release the catch quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give your attention to something by discussing it or making a written record of it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] He said the weather was beyond our control, noting that last summer was one of the hottest on record.",
          "In the article, she notes several cases of medical incompetence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "notion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a belief or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] The show's director rejects the notion that seeing violence on television has a harmful effect on children.",
          "I have only a vague notion of what she does for a living."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cloth, pins, thread, etc. used for sewing, or a shop or a department of a large store that sells these:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a fabric store there that sells notions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a belief or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "Nast helped form the American notion of Santa Claus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "notions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "cloth, pins, thread, etc. used for sewing, or a shop or a department of a large store that sells these:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a fabric store there that sells notions.",
          "They sell fabric but as far as I know, they don't sell notions.",
          "You can buy notions for patchwork and quilting.",
          "They carry a good range of dressmaking notions.",
          "I was looking online for some sewing notions.",
          "You'll find zippers over in Notions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "notoriety": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being famous for something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "He achieved/gained notoriety for being difficult to work with as an actor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being famous for doing something, esp. something immoral or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The public is unhappy about the notoriety of the mayor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "notorious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "famous for something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "one of Mexico's most notorious criminals",
          "The company is notorious for paying its bills late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "famous for something immoral or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The canal is notorious for its pollution."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "noun": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "'Doctor', 'coal', and 'beauty' are all nouns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Doctor,\" \"party,\" and \"beauty\" are nouns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nouns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "'Doctor', 'coal', and 'beauty' are all nouns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Doctor,\" \"party,\" and \"beauty\" are nouns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nourish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to provide people or living things with food in order to make them grow and keep them healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "Children need plenty of good fresh food to nourish them.",
          "She looks happy and well nourished.",
          "This cream is supposed to help nourish your skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you nourish a feeling, belief, or plan, you think about it a lot and encourage it:",
        "examples": [
          "Lisa has long nourished the hope of becoming a famous writer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide people or animals with food in order to make them grow and keep them healthy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nourishing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A nourishing drink or food makes you healthy and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "Sweets aren't very nourishing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nourishment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "food that you need to grow and stay healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "Young babies obtain all the nourishment they need from their mother's milk."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "good judgment and practical ability:",
        "examples": [
          "Anyone with a bit of nous would have known what to do."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nova": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of star that shines much more brightly for a few months as a result of a nuclear explosion",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "novel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long printed story about imaginary characters and events:",
        "examples": [
          "a paperback novel",
          "historical/romantic novels",
          "Have you read any of Jane Austen's novels?",
          "His latest novel is selling really well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "new and original, not like anything seen before:",
        "examples": [
          "a novel idea/suggestion",
          "Keeping a sheep in the garden is a novel way of keeping the grass short!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a new strain (= type) of a virus that has not been seen before:",
        "examples": [
          "The COVID-19 pathogen is a novel coronavirus.",
          "A novel virus in swine is closely related to the human hepatitis E virus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, printed story about imaginary characters and events:",
        "examples": [
          "literary/romance novels"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "new and original; not like anything seen before:",
        "examples": [
          "a novel idea/suggestion"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "novelist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who writes novels",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who writes novels",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "novels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long printed story about imaginary characters and events:",
        "examples": [
          "a paperback novel",
          "historical/romantic novels",
          "Have you read any of Jane Austen's novels?",
          "His latest novel is selling really well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "new and original, not like anything seen before:",
        "examples": [
          "a novel idea/suggestion",
          "Keeping a sheep in the garden is a novel way of keeping the grass short!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a new strain (= type) of a virus that has not been seen before:",
        "examples": [
          "The COVID-19 pathogen is a novel coronavirus.",
          "A novel virus in swine is closely related to the human hepatitis E virus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, printed story about imaginary characters and events:",
        "examples": [
          "literary/romance novels"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "new and original; not like anything seen before:",
        "examples": [
          "a novel idea/suggestion"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "novelty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being new and unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "The novelty of these toys soon wore off and the children became bored with them.",
          "In Britain in the 1950s, television still had novelty value."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has not been experienced before and so is interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "Tourists are still a novelty on this remote island."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cheap unusual object such as a small toy, often given as a present:",
        "examples": [
          "The shop sells gifts and other novelties.",
          "A Christmas cracker usually contains a paper hat, a joke, and a novelty.",
          "a novelty item"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being new or unusual, or a new or unusual experience:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The novelty of the toys soon wore off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being new and unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales of the new game are very high, but they will start to drop as the novelty wears off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is new and unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "Flexible schedules, once a novelty, are now more commonplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cheap unusual object such as a small toy, often given as a present:",
        "examples": [
          "We sell toys, glassware, handicrafts, table decorations, and novelties at moderate prices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "november": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the eleventh month of the year, after October and before December:",
        "examples": [
          "He's starting his new job in November.",
          "The next meeting is on 2 November.",
          "The factory opened last November."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the eleventh month of the year, after October and before December",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "novice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not experienced in a job or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never driven a car before - I'm a complete novice.",
          "This plant can be difficult for novice gardeners to grow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is training to be a monk or a nun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is beginning to learn a job or an activity and has little or no experience or skill in it:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m just a novice at making videos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not have much experience in a particular job or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a programming manual for novices",
          "The article is full of advice for the novice investor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nowadays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "at the present time, in comparison to the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Who remembers those movies nowadays?",
          "Nowadays, I bake my own bread rather than buy it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the present time, in comparison to the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Nowadays people don’t dress up as much as they used to."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nowhere": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in, at, or to no place; not anywhere:",
        "examples": [
          "These young people have nowhere (else) to go.",
          "Nowhere does the article mention the names of the people involved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not in a successful or winning position:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse I bet on finished nowhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in, at, or to no place; not anywhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Nowhere in the statement did he apologize for what he had done.",
          "Nowhere else will you find such wonderful beaches."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "noxious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something, especially a gas or other substance, that is noxious is poisonous or very harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "They died from inhaling noxious fumes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "harmful and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a noxious smell/influence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a gas) poisonous or harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "noxious gases"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nozzle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow piece attached to the end of a tube so that the liquid or air that comes out can be directed in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Attach the nozzle to the hose before turning on the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow piece attached to the end of a tube so that the liquid or air that comes out can be directed in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Attach the nozzle to the garden hose before turning on the water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nsa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a US government organization responsible for checking foreign communications, especially those that could be a threat to the country's safety, as well as protecting its own electronic communications:",
        "examples": [
          "There was disagreement within the Justice Department about the NSA activities ordered by the previous administration.",
          "NSA program/surveillance"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nu": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the 13th letter of the Greek alphabet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nuance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very slight difference in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "nuance of The painter has managed to capture every nuance of the woman's expression.",
          "Linguists explore the nuances of language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality of something that is not easy to notice but may be important:",
        "examples": [
          "Actors have to study the nuances of facial expression to show the whole range of emotions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nuances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very slight difference in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "nuance of The painter has managed to capture every nuance of the woman's expression.",
          "Linguists explore the nuances of language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality of something that is not easy to notice but may be important:",
        "examples": [
          "Actors have to study the nuances of facial expression to show the whole range of emotions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nub": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the most important or basic part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "What do you think is the nub of the problem?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nubile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A nubile woman is young and sexually attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Rich old men often like to be surrounded by nubile young women."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nuclear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "being or using the power produced when the nucleus of an atom is divided or joined to another nucleus:",
        "examples": [
          "nuclear energy/power",
          "a nuclear power plant",
          "the nuclear industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to weapons, or the use of weapons, which use the power produced when the nucleus of an atom is divided or joined to another nucleus:",
        "examples": [
          "a nuclear war/attack",
          "nuclear disarmament",
          "How many nations have a nuclear capability (= have nuclear weapons)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the nucleus of an atom:",
        "examples": [
          "nuclear fission/fusion/physics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to a process by which the nucleus (= central part) of an atom is divided or joined to another nucleus, resulting in the release of energy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to weapons, or the use of weapons, in which an atom is divided or joined to another nucleus to release energy in a destructive way:",
        "examples": [
          "nuclear war",
          "nuclear disarmament (= giving up or removing a country’s nuclear weapons)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the nucleus of a cell",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the power produced when the central part of an atom is divided or joined to another one:",
        "examples": [
          "nuclear energy/power/fuel The country had agreed to disable its main nuclear fuel production plant by the end of the year.",
          "the nuclear industry",
          "a nuclear plant/facility"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to weapons that use nuclear energy:",
        "examples": [
          "a nuclear bomb/deterrent/war"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nucleus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the central part of an atom, usually made up of protons and neutrons",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a cell that controls its growth:",
        "examples": [
          "DNA is stored in the nucleus of a cell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people or things that are the most important part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "These three players will form the nucleus of a revised and stronger team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the central part of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "People or things that form the nucleus of something are the most important part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "These two people will form the nucleus of a new management team to promote sales in South America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A nucleus is the central part of an atom.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A nucleus is the central part of a cell that controls its growth.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not wearing any clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "She once posed nude for a magazine.",
          "Nude sunbathing is only allowed on certain beaches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the same colour as a person's skin:",
        "examples": [
          "nude lipstick",
          "The underwear brand introduced a line of nude undergarments in six skin tones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word used to describe something that is a colour between pink and pale brown, which is now considered offensive because it refers to the skin colour of white people and suggests that people with skin of other colours are less important",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture or other piece of art showing a person who is not wearing any clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "The exhibition includes several superb nudes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not wearing any clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "The toddlers were running around the garden in the nude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not wearing any clothes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture or other piece of art showing a person who is not wearing any clothes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are in the nude, you are not wearing any clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "The first Olympians of ancient Greece competed in the nude."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nudes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not wearing any clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "She once posed nude for a magazine.",
          "Nude sunbathing is only allowed on certain beaches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the same colour as a person's skin:",
        "examples": [
          "nude lipstick",
          "The underwear brand introduced a line of nude undergarments in six skin tones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word used to describe something that is a colour between pink and pale brown, which is now considered offensive because it refers to the skin colour of white people and suggests that people with skin of other colours are less important",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture or other piece of art showing a person who is not wearing any clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "The exhibition includes several superb nudes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not wearing any clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "The toddlers were running around the garden in the nude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not wearing any clothes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture or other piece of art showing a person who is not wearing any clothes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are in the nude, you are not wearing any clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "The first Olympians of ancient Greece competed in the nude."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nudge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push something or someone gently, especially to push someone with your elbow (= the middle part of your arm where it bends) to attract the person's attention:",
        "examples": [
          "The children were giggling and nudging each other.",
          "He nudged the cat off the sofa so that he could sit down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly and almost reach a higher point or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil prices continue to nudge higher.",
          "Peter must be nudging 40 now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage or persuade someone to do something in a way that is gentle rather than forceful or direct:",
        "examples": [
          "He cleverly nudges us towards the conclusion he himself has reached.",
          "Do you find your parents nudging you in the direction of further study?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of pushing someone or something gently:",
        "examples": [
          "I gave him a nudge to wake him up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that encourages or persuades someone to do something in a gentle way, or the act of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "Her words gave me the nudge I needed to learn to bake.",
          "This incentive was a nudge in the right direction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push someone or something gently, sometimes to get someone’s attention:",
        "examples": [
          "My wife nudged me to tell me to get off the phone so that she could use it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move by a small amount in a particular direction, especially up, or make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares in the company nudged higher while its competitors' shares fell.",
          "nudge up Interest rates are gently nudging up.",
          "nudge sth up The Federal Reserve began nudging interest rates up.",
          "nudge (sth) down The credit card nudged down the APR of loans taken out online from 6.1% to 5.9%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be close to reaching a particular price or level:",
        "examples": [
          "With crude nudging $72 a barrel, the price of unleaded was once again the subject of concern.",
          "Inflation is nudging 10%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight change in the value or level of something, usually an increase:",
        "examples": [
          "give sth/get a nudge Before long medical costs will get another upward nudge as the number of older people in rich countries rises.",
          "give a nudge to sth News that retail sales rose more than most had expected gave a nudge to a number of retail stocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small action that encourages something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Gold reacts to the smallest nudge of the US dollar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nudging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push something or someone gently, especially to push someone with your elbow (= the middle part of your arm where it bends) to attract the person's attention:",
        "examples": [
          "The children were giggling and nudging each other.",
          "He nudged the cat off the sofa so that he could sit down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly and almost reach a higher point or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil prices continue to nudge higher.",
          "Peter must be nudging 40 now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage or persuade someone to do something in a way that is gentle rather than forceful or direct:",
        "examples": [
          "He cleverly nudges us towards the conclusion he himself has reached.",
          "Do you find your parents nudging you in the direction of further study?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nudity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that people are not wearing clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie was criticized for its excessive violence and nudity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of wearing no clothes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nugget": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small roughly shaped piece, especially of gold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of chicken or fish that has been covered in breadcrumbs and fried:",
        "examples": [
          "She won't eat anything except chicken nuggets and pizza."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that a person has said or written that is very true or very wise:",
        "examples": [
          "a nugget of information/truth",
          "humorous What other astonishing nuggets of wisdom do you have for us?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, rough lump, esp. of gold:",
        "examples": [
          "a gold nugget"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nuggets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small roughly shaped piece, especially of gold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of chicken or fish that has been covered in breadcrumbs and fried:",
        "examples": [
          "She won't eat anything except chicken nuggets and pizza."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that a person has said or written that is very true or very wise:",
        "examples": [
          "a nugget of information/truth",
          "humorous What other astonishing nuggets of wisdom do you have for us?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, rough lump, esp. of gold:",
        "examples": [
          "a gold nugget"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nuisance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that annoys you or causes trouble for you:",
        "examples": [
          "I've forgotten my umbrella - what a nuisance!",
          "[ + -ing verb ] It's such a nuisance having to rewrite those letters.",
          "I hate to be a nuisance, but could you help me?",
          "Local residents claimed that the noise was causing a public nuisance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause trouble or to annoy other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The officer reported that he was obviously very drunk and making a nuisance of himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that annoys you or causes trouble for you:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a nuisance filling out all these forms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that causes a problem for other people, an area, etc. that may be able to be solved by the law:",
        "examples": [
          "Residents claim that the company's emissions are harmful and constitute a nuisance.",
          "noise/odour/public nuisance The EPA says the landfill is a public nuisance because of the odors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nuke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bomb somewhere with nuclear weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "The two countries were threatening to nuke each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy or get rid of something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The gaffe nuked her election chances.",
          "I'm considering nuking my social media profiles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to heat or cook something in a microwave oven:",
        "examples": [
          "Nuke the carrots for about 7 minutes until they are slightly tender.",
          "I forgot to put water in the noodles before I nuked them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a nuclear weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "\"No nukes here!\" the banner read.",
          "They've got enough nukes to blow up the rest of the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bomb with nuclear weapons",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang To nuke food is to cook it in a microwave.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a nuclear weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "Signs reading \"No nukes!\" were everywhere."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nukes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bomb somewhere with nuclear weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "The two countries were threatening to nuke each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy or get rid of something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The gaffe nuked her election chances.",
          "I'm considering nuking my social media profiles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to heat or cook something in a microwave oven:",
        "examples": [
          "Nuke the carrots for about 7 minutes until they are slightly tender.",
          "I forgot to put water in the noodles before I nuked them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a nuclear weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "\"No nukes here!\" the banner read.",
          "They've got enough nukes to blow up the rest of the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bomb with nuclear weapons",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang To nuke food is to cook it in a microwave.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a nuclear weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "Signs reading \"No nukes!\" were everywhere."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nullify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a legal agreement or decision have no legal force:",
        "examples": [
          "The state death penalty law was nullified in 1977."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to have no value or effect:",
        "examples": [
          "All my hard work was nullified when I lost my notes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause an agreement or result to be no longer effective or consider it as not existing:",
        "examples": [
          "The referee nullified the goal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a legal agreement or decision no longer have any legal force:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline wants to nullify employees' contracts if no settlement is reached."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to have no value or effect:",
        "examples": [
          "A suit has been filed against the directors, charging them with conspiring to nullify a shareholder vote.",
          "The US stated that any reductions in greenhouse gases by the West must not be nullified by increased emissions from developing nations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "numb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a part of your body is numb, you are unable to feel it, usually for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "I was lying in a weird position and my leg went numb.",
          "My fingers were numb with cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to feel any emotions or to think clearly, because you are so shocked or frightened, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "When she first heard the news, she was numb with disbelief.",
          "Ever since his girlfriend left him he has felt numb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something or someone feel numb:",
        "examples": [
          "The extreme cold numbed her face and hands.",
          "The children are still numbed by their father's death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a part of the body) unable to feel anything:",
        "examples": [
          "My fingers are so cold, they’re numb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are numb with a strong emotion, you are not able to feel anything else or to think clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "At the sound of breaking glass, she went numb with fear."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "number": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a sign or symbol representing) a unit that forms part of the system of counting and calculating:",
        "examples": [
          "25, 300, and a billion are all numbers.",
          "She's very good with numbers (= good at adding, subtracting, etc.)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number that is used to mark a particular example of something:",
        "examples": [
          "They live at number 34 Orchard Street.",
          "Please write your credit card number on this form.",
          "What's our flight number?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a phone number:",
        "examples": [
          "I gave him my number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount or total:",
        "examples": [
          "number of The number of people killed in traffic accidents fell last month.",
          "There has been an increasing number of cases of the disease.",
          "A small number of children are educated at home.",
          "A large number of invitations has been sent.",
          "in number Letters of complaint were surprisingly few in number (= there were not many of them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of a particular description:",
        "examples": [
          "small numbers of Small numbers of children are educated at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "several of a particular type of thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Headaches can be caused by a number of things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "of your number On the trip, one of our number fell ill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular copy of a magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "number of Do you have last week's number of the New Yorker?",
          "back number of He's got all the back numbers (= previous copies) of the magazine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing, especially a dress, that you admire:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing a stylish Dior number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with a particular characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a real sexy number, don't you think?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short tune or song:",
        "examples": [
          "Sing one of those romantic numbers.",
          "The show includes several classic holiday musical numbers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is often said:",
        "examples": [
          "He tried the usual/that old number about how his wife didn't understand him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something a number in a series and usually to write this number on it:",
        "examples": [
          "All the folders have been carefully numbered and filed away.",
          "number something from something to something Number the pages from one to ten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people or things number a particular amount, there are this many of them:",
        "examples": [
          "After the hurricane the homeless numbered over 200,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit or its symbol that forms part of a system of counting and calculating, and that represents an amount or position in a series:",
        "examples": [
          "You can write numbers in words, such as six, seven, and eight, or with symbols, such as 6, 7, and 8."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A number is also a specific set of symbols in a particular order that represent someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Please write down your Social Security number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A number can also be a position in a series:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re up to 10 – who has the next number?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount or total:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] A large number of tickets were sold almost immediately.",
          "[ C ] Large numbers of people (= A lot of people) crowded the streets.",
          "[ U ] Quite a number of (= Many) cases of the flu have been reported already."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A number of things is several of them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] There were a number of causes for the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Any number of things is a lot of them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He’d already heard any number of excuses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the forms of words, esp. nouns, pronouns, and verbs, that show whether they are singular or plural",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a song, dance, or other part in a performance:",
        "examples": [
          "The last number she sang was a beautiful, slow ballad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a different number to each of two or more things, esp. in a particular order:",
        "examples": [
          "The software automatically numbers the footnotes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be (a total):",
        "examples": [
          "The crowd numbered over 100,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of numbers that marks a particular person or thing as separate from others of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "account/invoice/order number Include your account number and the name of the fund in which you want to invest.",
          "contact/telephone/mobile number Please leave a contact number.",
          "a credit card/registration/identification number"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "the number of sth The number of employees taking legal action over work-related disease is increasing.",
          "a growing/increasing/declining number Regulators are seeing a growing number of stock frauds directed at small investors.",
          "the maximum/minimum/total number The total number of people in employment has increased by more than 234,000 (16.1%).",
          "a large/record number",
          "a small/limited number"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "several things, reasons, people, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There are a number of factors currently influencing stock-price fluctuations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the information in a company's accounts that shows its financial results and position:",
        "examples": [
          "Citigroup described the supermarket's numbers as strong and solid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to talk about how many people are involved in something:",
        "examples": [
          "customer/passenger/staff numbers Passenger numbers increased 11.3% in the period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve the expected results, expressed in numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "The company culture drove employees to make the numbers without much concern for how they did it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine the details of a particular financial situation, usually in order to make a decision about it:",
        "examples": [
          "She ran the numbers on her mortgage and realized that refinancing was the right thing to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something a number in a series:",
        "examples": [
          "Documents filed under the Act must be numbered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if people or things number 100, 1 million, etc., there are that number of them:",
        "examples": [
          "At its peak, the workforce involved in building the new airport terminal numbered 50,000.",
          "number in the hundreds/thousands/millions, etc. Their fan base numbers in the tens of millions worldwide."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "numbered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something a number in a series and usually to write this number on it:",
        "examples": [
          "All the folders have been carefully numbered and filed away.",
          "number something from something to something Number the pages from one to ten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people or things number a particular amount, there are this many of them:",
        "examples": [
          "After the hurricane the homeless numbered over 200,000."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "numbers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a number of a particular description:",
        "examples": [
          "small numbers of Small numbers of children are educated at home.",
          "large numbers of Large numbers of invitations were sent.",
          "in numbers Newspapers are produced in vast numbers.",
          "Increasing numbers of people in their seventies are still working.",
          "The region is attracting growing numbers of visitors.",
          "This is a haven to huge numbers of shore birds.",
          "Voters came out in record numbers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "numbing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something or someone feel numb:",
        "examples": [
          "The extreme cold numbed her face and hands.",
          "The children are still numbed by their father's death."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "numbness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lack of physical or emotional feeling",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "numerals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a symbol that represents a number",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol that represents a number:",
        "examples": [
          "the numeral 5"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "numerous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "many:",
        "examples": [
          "We have discussed these plans on numerous occasions.",
          "Retailers of this type, once rare, are now numerous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "many:",
        "examples": [
          "She is the author of three books and numerous articles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nun": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a female religious group that lives in a convent:",
        "examples": [
          "a convent school run by Catholic nuns"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a female religious group whose members promise to obey the orders of the leader of the group, to be poor, and not to marry",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nuns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a female religious group that lives in a convent:",
        "examples": [
          "a convent school run by Catholic nuns"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a female religious group whose members promise to obey the orders of the leader of the group, to be poor, and not to marry",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nuptials": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person's marriage and marriage celebrations:",
        "examples": [
          "Sadly we weren't able to attend the nuptials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a marriage ceremony; a wedding:",
        "examples": [
          "The nuptials will take place in the home of the bride’s parents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nurse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the title given to) a person whose job is to care for people who are ill or injured, especially in a hospital:",
        "examples": [
          "He worked as a nurse in a psychiatric hospital.",
          "Nurse Millard will be with you shortly.",
          "[ as form of address ] Thank you, Nurse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman employed to take care of a young child or children",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to care for a person or an animal while they are ill:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave up his job so that he could nurse his mother at home.",
          "They found an injured cat and carefully nursed it back to health (= until it was well again)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend a lot of time taking care of something as it grows or develops:",
        "examples": [
          "These young trees were carefully nursed by the head gardener.",
          "The project will have to be nursed through its first few months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you nurse an illness or injury, you rest until it gets better:",
        "examples": [
          "Robert's in bed nursing a back injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold a small child in your arms as a way of making them feel better:",
        "examples": [
          "She nursed the crying child on her lap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a woman nurses a baby, she feeds it with milk from her breasts.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a strong feeling or an emotion for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "She had long nursed a passion for Japanese art."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold a drink for a long time without drinking it:",
        "examples": [
          "Mark was sitting in the corner nursing an almost empty bottle of beer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person trained to care for people who are ill or not able to care for themselves because of injury or old age, and who may also help doctors in treating people:",
        "examples": [
          "The hospital has at least five nurses on duty in the pediatrics ward all the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feed a baby from the breast, or of a baby, to drink from a woman’s breast:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] I’m planning to nurse (the baby) for at least three months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something continue to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Oklahoma was nursing a 7–3 lead over Texas with two minutes left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to care for people who are sick or cannot care for themselves because of injury or old age:",
        "examples": [
          "After my mother’s operation, she stayed with us for a while until we nursed her back to health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you nurse an injury, you rest it to help it get better:",
        "examples": [
          "Robert stayed home today, nursing a bad back."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nursed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to care for a person or an animal while they are ill:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave up his job so that he could nurse his mother at home.",
          "They found an injured cat and carefully nursed it back to health (= until it was well again)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend a lot of time taking care of something as it grows or develops:",
        "examples": [
          "These young trees were carefully nursed by the head gardener.",
          "The project will have to be nursed through its first few months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you nurse an illness or injury, you rest until it gets better:",
        "examples": [
          "Robert's in bed nursing a back injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold a small child in your arms as a way of making them feel better:",
        "examples": [
          "She nursed the crying child on her lap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a woman nurses a baby, she feeds it with milk from her breasts.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a strong feeling or an emotion for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "She had long nursed a passion for Japanese art."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold a drink for a long time without drinking it:",
        "examples": [
          "Mark was sitting in the corner nursing an almost empty bottle of beer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nursemaid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who takes care of someone else's young children:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not going to be a nursemaid to you - make your own bed!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nursery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where young children and babies are taken care of while their parents are at work:",
        "examples": [
          "Does Jake go to a nursery or a childminder?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room in a house where small children sleep and play",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where plants and trees are grown, especially for sale",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the teaching of children who are between the ages of two or three to five years old:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you think the state should provide free nursery education?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where young children and babies are cared for while their parents are somewhere else:",
        "examples": [
          "The store has a nursery where you can leave your children while you shop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dated A nursery is also a child’s room in a house.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where plants and trees are grown, usually for sale",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nurses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the title given to) a person whose job is to care for people who are ill or injured, especially in a hospital:",
        "examples": [
          "He worked as a nurse in a psychiatric hospital.",
          "Nurse Millard will be with you shortly.",
          "[ as form of address ] Thank you, Nurse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman employed to take care of a young child or children",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to care for a person or an animal while they are ill:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave up his job so that he could nurse his mother at home.",
          "They found an injured cat and carefully nursed it back to health (= until it was well again)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend a lot of time taking care of something as it grows or develops:",
        "examples": [
          "These young trees were carefully nursed by the head gardener.",
          "The project will have to be nursed through its first few months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you nurse an illness or injury, you rest until it gets better:",
        "examples": [
          "Robert's in bed nursing a back injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold a small child in your arms as a way of making them feel better:",
        "examples": [
          "She nursed the crying child on her lap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a woman nurses a baby, she feeds it with milk from her breasts.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a strong feeling or an emotion for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "She had long nursed a passion for Japanese art."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold a drink for a long time without drinking it:",
        "examples": [
          "Mark was sitting in the corner nursing an almost empty bottle of beer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person trained to care for people who are ill or not able to care for themselves because of injury or old age, and who may also help doctors in treating people:",
        "examples": [
          "The hospital has at least five nurses on duty in the pediatrics ward all the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feed a baby from the breast, or of a baby, to drink from a woman’s breast:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] I’m planning to nurse (the baby) for at least three months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something continue to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Oklahoma was nursing a 7–3 lead over Texas with two minutes left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to care for people who are sick or cannot care for themselves because of injury or old age:",
        "examples": [
          "After my mother’s operation, she stayed with us for a while until we nursed her back to health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you nurse an injury, you rest it to help it get better:",
        "examples": [
          "Robert stayed home today, nursing a bad back."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nursing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A nursing mother is a woman who is feeding her baby with her own breast milk:",
        "examples": [
          "Nursing mothers are advised to eat plenty of leafy green vegetables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job of being a nurse:",
        "examples": [
          "She studied nursing at Garfield Hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of a woman feeding a baby with milk from her breasts:",
        "examples": [
          "Nursing is preferable to bottle-feeding in most cases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job of being a nurse:",
        "examples": [
          "She studied nursing at Northwestern University."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nurture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something, especially young children or plants, and help him, her, or it to develop:",
        "examples": [
          "She wants to stay at home and nurture her children.",
          "a carefully nurtured garden"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help a plan or a person to develop and be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "As a record company executive, his job is to nurture young talent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular emotion, plan, or idea for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Winifred nurtured ambitions for her daughter to be a surgeon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which children are treated as they are growing, especially as compared with the characteristics they are born with:",
        "examples": [
          "Which do you believe has the strongest influence on how children develop - nature or nurture?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feed and care for a child, or to help someone or something develop by encouraging that person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "As a record company director, his job is to nurture young talent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nurtured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something, especially young children or plants, and help him, her, or it to develop:",
        "examples": [
          "She wants to stay at home and nurture her children.",
          "a carefully nurtured garden"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help a plan or a person to develop and be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "As a record company executive, his job is to nurture young talent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular emotion, plan, or idea for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Winifred nurtured ambitions for her daughter to be a surgeon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nurturing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something, especially young children or plants, and help him, her, or it to develop:",
        "examples": [
          "She wants to stay at home and nurture her children.",
          "a carefully nurtured garden"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help a plan or a person to develop and be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "As a record company executive, his job is to nurture young talent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular emotion, plan, or idea for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Winifred nurtured ambitions for her daughter to be a surgeon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the dry fruit of particular trees that grows in a hard shell and can often be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "a Brazil/cashew nut",
          "Sprinkle some roasted chopped nuts on top."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of metal with a hole in it through which you put a bolt:",
        "examples": [
          "Nuts and bolts are used to hold pieces of machinery together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a person who has a mental illness",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves in a very silly, stupid, or strange way:",
        "examples": [
          "What kind of nut would leave a car on a railway track?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is extremely enthusiastic about a particular activity or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "James is a tennis nut - he plays every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's head:",
        "examples": [
          "use your nut Come on, use your nut (= think clearly)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money necessary to operate a business or cover your costs:",
        "examples": [
          "With two houses, three cars and child-support payments, he just couldn't meet his nut, even with a second job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, raised piece of hard material at the top of the neck of a musical instrument such as a guitar or a violin that the strings pass over :",
        "examples": [
          "The top two strings have been left a little high at the nut.",
          "At the nut of the bass, the neck is quite wide, with wide string spacing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bottom part of a bow (= a long, thin piece of wood with hair from the tail of a horse stretched along it, used to play some musical instruments that have strings) :",
        "examples": [
          "A violin is usually played using a bow with a ribbon of horsehair strung between the tip and nut at opposite ends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with your head:",
        "examples": [
          "The guy turned round and nutted him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the dry fruit of some trees, consisting of an edible seed within a hard, outer shell, or the seed itself",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small ring of metal that a bolt (= screw without a pointed end) can be screwed into to hold something in place:",
        "examples": [
          "a wing nut (= a nut with flat edges for turning)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is crazy, foolish, or strange:",
        "examples": [
          "What kind of nut would leave a computer in his car overnight with the doors unlocked?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A nut is also a person who is extremely enthusiastic about a particular activity or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Joyce is a nut for antiques – we’ve got a house full of them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nutcase": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who behaves in an extremely silly way:",
        "examples": [
          "Only complete nutcases like myself swim in the sea in winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a person who has a mental illness",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nutcracker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool for breaking the shell of a nut, so that you can remove and eat the softer part inside",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool for breaking the shell of a nut",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nuthouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a psychiatric hospital (= a hospital that treats patients with mental illnesses)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nutmeg": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hard fruit of a tropical tree, or a brown powder made from this, used as a spice to add flavour to food:",
        "examples": [
          "Grate some nutmeg on top of the pudding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, an occasion when a player kicks the ball through an opponent's legs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, to kick the ball through an opponent's legs:",
        "examples": [
          "Roberts added the second goal five minutes into the second half when he nutmegged Evans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brown powder made from the fruit of a tree and used as a spice",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nutrients": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any substance that plants or animals need in order to live and grow:",
        "examples": [
          "It's good soil - full of nutrients.",
          "A healthy diet should provide all your essential nutrients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any substance that plants or animals need in order to live and grow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nutrition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the substances that you take into your body as food and the way that they influence your health:",
        "examples": [
          "Good nutrition is essential if patients are to make a quick recovery.",
          "improvements in nutrition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of taking in and using food, or the scientific study of this:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a professor of nutrition at Columbia University."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which the body takes in and uses food, esp. food that it needs to stay healthy, or the scientific study of this process",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nutritional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to nutrition:",
        "examples": [
          "Chemical sweeteners have no nutritional value."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to nutrition, or containing a food substance your body can use",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nutritionist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an expert on the subject of nutrition:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor advised him to see a nutritionist about his diet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nutritious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing many of the substances needed for life and growth:",
        "examples": [
          "a nutritious diet",
          "Raw spinach is especially nutritious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing substances your body needs and can use to stay healthy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nuts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an rude word for testicles (= round male sex organs that produce sperm)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "silly, stupid, or strange:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] You must be nuts to go climbing mountains in winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "crazy, foolish, or strange:",
        "examples": [
          "You’re nuts if you think you can go mountain climbing in a snowstorm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are nuts about or nuts over someone or something, you are very enthusiastic about that person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s nuts about his new granddaughter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nutshell": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using as few words as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Well, to put it in a nutshell, we're lost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard, outer covering of a nut of a tree",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nutter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is crazy, silly, or strange:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a bit of a nutter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nutty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing, tasting of, or similar to nuts:",
        "examples": [
          "The humble soya bean is a highly nutritious legume with a nutty texture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mentally ill:",
        "examples": [
          "Sometimes he sounds downright nutty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "silly or strange:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got some nutty idea about setting up a school for cats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very foolish, or not practical:",
        "examples": [
          "It sounds nutty, but she can make it work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing or tasting of nuts:",
        "examples": [
          "a nutty flavor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nv": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Nevada: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for New York (City)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of New York: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "nylon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an artificial substance used especially to make clothes, ropes, and brushes:",
        "examples": [
          "These covers are 100 percent nylon.",
          "a nylon shirt/bag"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "women's nylon tights or stockings (= leg coverings):",
        "examples": [
          "In those days, we wore skirts and nylons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificial substance used esp. to make clothes, ropes, and brushes:",
        "examples": [
          "The fishing line is made of nylon and it’s very strong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Nylons are women’s nylon stockings:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] Most women these days wear pantyhose instead of nylons."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "nymph": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in ancient Greek and Roman traditional stories) a goddess or spirit in the form of a young woman, living in a tree, river, mountain, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We played the part of wood nymphs dancing around Snow White in the forest.",
          "The god Apollo is maddened with love for the virginal nymph Daphne, and runs after her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form of an insect that has not yet developed into an adult, but is often very similar to an adult:",
        "examples": [
          "It is possible that tick nymphs could repeatedly bite a person.",
          "The nymph feeds and grows, moulting its skin several times."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "o": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the 15th letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in speech to mean zero:",
        "examples": [
          "My phone number is three, one, o, five, one, double o (= 3105100).",
          "The year 1705 is usually pronounced seventeen o five."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when talking to someone or something, or expressing something in an emotional or formal way:",
        "examples": [
          "O Zeus! Hear my prayer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in writing to represent \"of\" when the letter f is not pronounced:",
        "examples": [
          "a bottle o' beer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as part of many last names:",
        "examples": [
          "Jeanne O'Connor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the 15th letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(spelled the way it is often spoken) zero",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when addressing someone or something, or when expressing strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "\"O! Canada\" is the Canadian national anthem."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oaf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid, rude, or awkward person, especially a man:",
        "examples": [
          "a drunken/insensitive/stupid oaf",
          "You clumsy oaf! You broke it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a big, stupid, awkward person, esp. a man",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "oafs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid, rude, or awkward person, especially a man:",
        "examples": [
          "a drunken/insensitive/stupid oaf",
          "You clumsy oaf! You broke it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a big, stupid, awkward person, esp. a man",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "oak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large tree that is common in northern parts of the world, or the hard wood of this tree:",
        "examples": [
          "a mighty oak",
          "The timbers of those old sailing ships were mostly oak.",
          "an oak table/cupboard"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large tree common in northern countries, or the hard wood of this tree:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The floors in their home are made from oak."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oaks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large tree that is common in northern parts of the world, or the hard wood of this tree:",
        "examples": [
          "a mighty oak",
          "The timbers of those old sailing ships were mostly oak.",
          "an oak table/cupboard"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large tree common in northern countries, or the hard wood of this tree:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The floors in their home are made from oak."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long pole with a wide, flat part at one end, used for rowing a boat:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of oars",
          "She dipped her oars into the water and pulled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long pole with a wide, flat part at one end which is used to row a boat (= move it through water)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "oars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long pole with a wide, flat part at one end, used for rowing a boat:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of oars",
          "She dipped her oars into the water and pulled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long pole with a wide, flat part at one end which is used to row a boat (= move it through water)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "oasis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place in a desert where there is water and therefore plants and trees and sometimes a village or town",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a calm, pleasant place in the middle of somewhere busy and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Her office was an oasis of peace and sanity amid the surrounding chaos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area in a desert where there is water and trees can grow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "oat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made of or from oats:",
        "examples": [
          "oat crackers",
          "oat bran/cereal"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oath": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a promise, especially that you will tell the truth in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "Medieval knights took an oath of allegiance/loyalty to their lord.",
          "The witness placed her hand on the Bible and took the oath (= promised to tell the truth)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have formally promised to tell the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge reminded the witness that she was under oath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word, especially one that uses a name for God:",
        "examples": [
          "muttering/mouthing oaths"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious promise that you will tell the truth or that you will do what you have said:",
        "examples": [
          "Presidents take an oath to uphold the Constitution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word, esp. one that uses a name for God",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official promise, especially when you promise to tell the truth in court:",
        "examples": [
          "The witness took the oath.",
          "A psychologist cannot be compelled to attend a disciplinary hearing or to swear on oath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having officially promised to tell the truth in court:",
        "examples": [
          "She was called to testify under oath before a congressional panel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept a job in a government, especially in the US, in a ceremony which requires you to make an official promise to serve your country:",
        "examples": [
          "The newly-elected Democrat took the oath of office in the Senate yesterday and quickly introduced his first bill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oaths": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a promise, especially that you will tell the truth in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "Medieval knights took an oath of allegiance/loyalty to their lord.",
          "The witness placed her hand on the Bible and took the oath (= promised to tell the truth)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have formally promised to tell the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge reminded the witness that she was under oath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word, especially one that uses a name for God:",
        "examples": [
          "muttering/mouthing oaths"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious promise that you will tell the truth or that you will do what you have said:",
        "examples": [
          "Presidents take an oath to uphold the Constitution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word, esp. one that uses a name for God",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official promise, especially when you promise to tell the truth in court:",
        "examples": [
          "The witness took the oath.",
          "A psychologist cannot be compelled to attend a disciplinary hearing or to swear on oath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having officially promised to tell the truth in court:",
        "examples": [
          "She was called to testify under oath before a congressional panel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept a job in a government, especially in the US, in a ceremony which requires you to make an official promise to serve your country:",
        "examples": [
          "The newly-elected Democrat took the oath of office in the Senate yesterday and quickly introduced his first bill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oatmeal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of flour made from oats:",
        "examples": [
          "oatmeal bread"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, soft food made from oats boiled in milk or water, eaten hot for breakfast",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "crushed oats, esp. cooked as a breakfast food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "oats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant that is a type of grass, or its grain used in baking and cooking or to feed animals:",
        "examples": [
          "a field of oats",
          "rolled oats (= oats that have been pressed flat)",
          "These biscuits contain oats.",
          "UK porridge oats"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall plant grown for its grain, or the grain from this plant used for food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ob": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "obedience": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that people or animals do what they are told to do:",
        "examples": [
          "He demands unquestioning obedience from his soldiers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obedient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "doing, or willing to do, what you have been told to do by someone in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "Students are expected to be quiet and obedient in the classroom.",
          "an obedient dog"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "doing or willing to do what you have been asked or ordered to do by someone in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "an obedient child"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obese": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health:",
        "examples": [
          "She was not just overweight; she was clinically obese."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely fat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "obesity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being extremely fat, in a way that is dangerous for health:",
        "examples": [
          "The National Institute of Health is discussing ways of tackling the problem of childhood obesity.",
          "A diet that is high in fat and sugar can lead to obesity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to act according to what you have been asked or ordered to do by someone in authority, or to behave according to a rule, law, or instruction:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers refused to obey (orders).",
          "to obey the rules of international law"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave according to a scientific principle:",
        "examples": [
          "Falling objects obey the law of gravity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your body or part of your body does not obey you, it does not work in the way it should:",
        "examples": [
          "She was so tired her legs just wouldn't obey her any longer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do what you are told or expected to do according to someone in authority or a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The toddler refused to obey.",
          "[ T ] Residents are expected to obey the house rules."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obeyed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act according to what you have been asked or ordered to do by someone in authority, or to behave according to a rule, law, or instruction:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers refused to obey (orders).",
          "to obey the rules of international law"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave according to a scientific principle:",
        "examples": [
          "Falling objects obey the law of gravity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your body or part of your body does not obey you, it does not work in the way it should:",
        "examples": [
          "She was so tired her legs just wouldn't obey her any longer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obeying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act according to what you have been asked or ordered to do by someone in authority, or to behave according to a rule, law, or instruction:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers refused to obey (orders).",
          "to obey the rules of international law"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave according to a scientific principle:",
        "examples": [
          "Falling objects obey the law of gravity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your body or part of your body does not obey you, it does not work in the way it should:",
        "examples": [
          "She was so tired her legs just wouldn't obey her any longer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obeys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to act according to what you have been asked or ordered to do by someone in authority, or to behave according to a rule, law, or instruction:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers refused to obey (orders).",
          "to obey the rules of international law"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave according to a scientific principle:",
        "examples": [
          "Falling objects obey the law of gravity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your body or part of your body does not obey you, it does not work in the way it should:",
        "examples": [
          "She was so tired her legs just wouldn't obey her any longer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do what you are told or expected to do according to someone in authority or a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The toddler refused to obey.",
          "[ T ] Residents are expected to obey the house rules."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obituaries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a report, especially in a newspaper, that gives the news of someone's death and details about their life",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a notice, esp. in a newspaper, of a person’s death, usually with details about his or her life",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "obituary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a report, especially in a newspaper, that gives the news of someone's death and details about their life",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a notice, esp. in a newspaper, of a person’s death, usually with details about his or her life",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "object": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thing that you can see or touch but that is not usually a living animal, plant, or person:",
        "examples": [
          "a solid/material/physical object",
          "a collection of precious objects",
          "Several people reported seeing a strange object in the sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noun or noun phrase that is affected by the action of a verb or that follows a preposition:",
        "examples": [
          "In the sentence \"I like ice cream\", \"ice cream\" is the object of the verb \"like\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reason for doing something, or the result you wish to achieve by doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "The object of their expedition was to discover the source of the River Nile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result that is wanted from an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "In today's session, the object of the exercise is to improve your interpersonal skills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that causes particular feelings in or actions by others:",
        "examples": [
          "He became an object of ridicule among the other workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or express opposition to or dislike of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Would anyone object if we started the meeting now?",
          "He objects to the label \"magician\".",
          "No one objected when the boss said it was time to go home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thing that can be seen, held, or touched, usually not a living thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Distant objects look blurry to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a purpose or aim of some effort or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The object of the game of chess is to checkmate your opponent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular person or thing to which others direct thoughts, feelings, or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "The court has been the object of recent criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that represents the person or thing toward which the action of a verb is directed or to which a preposition relates:",
        "examples": [
          "In the sentence, \"Give the book to me,\" \"book\" is the direct object of the verb \"give,\" and \"me\" is the indirect object."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or express opposition, dislike, or disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I don’t think anyone will object to leaving early.",
          "[ + that clause ] She objected that the price was too high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thing that you can see and hold:",
        "examples": [
          "He seeks ingenious design solutions for everyday objects such as telephones and cutlery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you are planning to do or the result you hope to achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "Their object is to produce something that will be able to compete with the market leader.",
          "The object of the exercise is to improve your interpersonal skills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of data and the instructions that a computer or a computer specialist needs to work with the data and use it with other software to build programs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the purpose of a business and the products or services it says it provides:",
        "examples": [
          "What are the organization's stated objects?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent you from achieving the result you were hoping for:",
        "examples": [
          "The balance transfer deal to this card completely defeats the object because any money you save will be cancelled by the higher interest on new purchases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that someone has enough money not to worry about how much something costs:",
        "examples": [
          "The fundraising event is aimed at people for whom money is no object."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you disagree with something or disapprove of it:",
        "examples": [
          "His attorneys asked for more time to file pleadings and U.S. prosecutors did not object.",
          "object to sth If the City does not like the impact on borrowing costs, it can hardly object to the tax reforms.",
          "Several members of the board strongly objected to the proposed merger.",
          "object that Some unions object that company profit-sharing schemes merely hold down basic pay."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "objected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or express opposition to or dislike of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Would anyone object if we started the meeting now?",
          "He objects to the label \"magician\".",
          "No one objected when the boss said it was time to go home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "objection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of expressing or feeling opposition to or dislike of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Her objection to/against the plan is based on incorrect facts.",
          "A couple of people raised/voiced objections to the proposal.",
          "[ + that ] I have no objection except that it may cost more than expected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling or expression of opposition, dislike, or disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "A couple of people raised/voiced objections to the plan.",
          "Does anyone have any objections?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression or feeling that shows that you disapprove of something or disagree with it:",
        "examples": [
          "objections to sth The two companies will learn this week whether there are still objections to the merger deal.",
          "have/raise/voice objections A large number of people raised objections to the proposed plan.",
          "People's main objection was that it had been priced too high.",
          "We have no objection to a slight postponement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "objections": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of expressing or feeling opposition to or dislike of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Her objection to/against the plan is based on incorrect facts.",
          "A couple of people raised/voiced objections to the proposal.",
          "[ + that ] I have no objection except that it may cost more than expected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling or expression of opposition, dislike, or disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "A couple of people raised/voiced objections to the plan.",
          "Does anyone have any objections?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression or feeling that shows that you disapprove of something or disagree with it:",
        "examples": [
          "objections to sth The two companies will learn this week whether there are still objections to the merger deal.",
          "have/raise/voice objections A large number of people raised objections to the proposed plan.",
          "People's main objection was that it had been priced too high.",
          "We have no objection to a slight postponement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "objective": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you plan to do or achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "Her main/prime objective now is simply to stay in power.",
          "Can the sales team achieve/meet its financial objectives?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on real facts and not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "an objective and impartial report",
          "I can't really be objective when I'm judging my daughter's work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings; fair or real:",
        "examples": [
          "an objective opinion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or relating to the case (= form) of a noun, pronoun, or adjective used to show that a word is the object of a verb",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you aim to do or achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "long-term objectives",
          "His main objective this semester is to improve his grades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you are planning to do or achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "agree/establish/set objectives Management must set clear objectives that everyone subscribes to.",
          "achieve/meet/reach your objectives Investing globally enhances the fund's ability to meet its primary objective.",
          "key/main/primary/principal objective The primary investment objective of the account is to maximize after-tax returns.",
          "long-term/short-term objective The company failed to meet its short-term objective of expanding into Asia.",
          "business/company/performance objectives",
          "financial/investment/strategic objectives"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not influenced by personal feelings or beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "be objective about sth One of the biggest problems in a celebrity case is being able to select jurors who can be objective about it.",
          "objective criteria/evidence/opinion Analysts produced objective evidence that the world was heading for a global recession.",
          "an objective account/assessment/report"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "objectively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is based on facts and not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "Judges must weigh the evidence logically and objectively.",
          "Try to look at the situation objectively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings; fairly:",
        "examples": [
          "Jurors must weigh the evidence in the case objectively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a fair way that is not influenced by personal feelings or beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "consider/judge/assess sth objectively All the evidence will need to be considered objectively."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "objectives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you plan to do or achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "Her main/prime objective now is simply to stay in power.",
          "Can the sales team achieve/meet its financial objectives?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on real facts and not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "an objective and impartial report",
          "I can't really be objective when I'm judging my daughter's work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings; fair or real:",
        "examples": [
          "an objective opinion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or relating to the case (= form) of a noun, pronoun, or adjective used to show that a word is the object of a verb",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you aim to do or achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "long-term objectives",
          "His main objective this semester is to improve his grades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you are planning to do or achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "agree/establish/set objectives Management must set clear objectives that everyone subscribes to.",
          "achieve/meet/reach your objectives Investing globally enhances the fund's ability to meet its primary objective.",
          "key/main/primary/principal objective The primary investment objective of the account is to maximize after-tax returns.",
          "long-term/short-term objective The company failed to meet its short-term objective of expanding into Asia.",
          "business/company/performance objectives",
          "financial/investment/strategic objectives"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not influenced by personal feelings or beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "be objective about sth One of the biggest problems in a celebrity case is being able to select jurors who can be objective about it.",
          "objective criteria/evidence/opinion Analysts produced objective evidence that the world was heading for a global recession.",
          "an objective account/assessment/report"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "objects": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thing that you can see or touch but that is not usually a living animal, plant, or person:",
        "examples": [
          "a solid/material/physical object",
          "a collection of precious objects",
          "Several people reported seeing a strange object in the sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noun or noun phrase that is affected by the action of a verb or that follows a preposition:",
        "examples": [
          "In the sentence \"I like ice cream\", \"ice cream\" is the object of the verb \"like\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reason for doing something, or the result you wish to achieve by doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "The object of their expedition was to discover the source of the River Nile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result that is wanted from an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "In today's session, the object of the exercise is to improve your interpersonal skills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that causes particular feelings in or actions by others:",
        "examples": [
          "He became an object of ridicule among the other workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or express opposition to or dislike of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Would anyone object if we started the meeting now?",
          "He objects to the label \"magician\".",
          "No one objected when the boss said it was time to go home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thing that can be seen, held, or touched, usually not a living thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Distant objects look blurry to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a purpose or aim of some effort or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The object of the game of chess is to checkmate your opponent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular person or thing to which others direct thoughts, feelings, or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "The court has been the object of recent criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that represents the person or thing toward which the action of a verb is directed or to which a preposition relates:",
        "examples": [
          "In the sentence, \"Give the book to me,\" \"book\" is the direct object of the verb \"give,\" and \"me\" is the indirect object."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or express opposition, dislike, or disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I don’t think anyone will object to leaving early.",
          "[ + that clause ] She objected that the price was too high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thing that you can see and hold:",
        "examples": [
          "He seeks ingenious design solutions for everyday objects such as telephones and cutlery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you are planning to do or the result you hope to achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "Their object is to produce something that will be able to compete with the market leader.",
          "The object of the exercise is to improve your interpersonal skills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of data and the instructions that a computer or a computer specialist needs to work with the data and use it with other software to build programs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the purpose of a business and the products or services it says it provides:",
        "examples": [
          "What are the organization's stated objects?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent you from achieving the result you were hoping for:",
        "examples": [
          "The balance transfer deal to this card completely defeats the object because any money you save will be cancelled by the higher interest on new purchases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that someone has enough money not to worry about how much something costs:",
        "examples": [
          "The fundraising event is aimed at people for whom money is no object."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you disagree with something or disapprove of it:",
        "examples": [
          "His attorneys asked for more time to file pleadings and U.S. prosecutors did not object.",
          "object to sth If the City does not like the impact on borrowing costs, it can hardly object to the tax reforms.",
          "Several members of the board strongly objected to the proposed merger.",
          "object that Some unions object that company profit-sharing schemes merely hold down basic pay."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obligated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be forced to do something or feel that you must do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Subjects are not obligated to complete the survey.",
          "I always felt a little obligated to have my hair cut at my friend's salon.",
          "He laid out some product brochures in front of them saying, \"But don't feel obligated.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling that you owe someone something because you are grateful for what they have done for you:",
        "examples": [
          "be/feel obligated to sb She felt obligated to him for all the help he had given her with her career."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obligation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that you are obliged to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] If you have not signed a contract, you are under no obligation to (= it is not necessary to) pay them any money.",
          "You have a legal obligation to (= the law says you must) ensure your child receives an education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you must do:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't have time to do his work for him - I have too many obligations as it is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that a person feels morally or legally forced to do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The government has an obligation to assist relief efforts.",
          "[ U ] You can just look – you’re under no obligation to buy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal or moral duty to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "a legal/moral obligation",
          "an obligation to do sth There is a legal obligation to publish accounts.",
          "We have an obligation to generate value for our shareholders.",
          "an obligation to sb Under bankruptcy law, the company has an obligation to creditors.",
          "be under (an) obligation You are under no obligation to accept damaged goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things that you must do or pay because of a law, rule, agreement, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "impose/place obligations on sb The law imposes certain obligations on public authorities.",
          "fulfil/meet your obligations He has fulfilled the obligations of his current contract.",
          "contractual/financial/statutory obligations Failure to meet contractual obligations may result in legal action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that someone can look at or try a product or service without having to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "Auction houses will usually examine and place a price on your item without obligation.",
          "This mortgage advice is completely free and without obligation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obligations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that you are obliged to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] If you have not signed a contract, you are under no obligation to (= it is not necessary to) pay them any money.",
          "You have a legal obligation to (= the law says you must) ensure your child receives an education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you must do:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't have time to do his work for him - I have too many obligations as it is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that a person feels morally or legally forced to do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The government has an obligation to assist relief efforts.",
          "[ U ] You can just look – you’re under no obligation to buy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal or moral duty to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "a legal/moral obligation",
          "an obligation to do sth There is a legal obligation to publish accounts.",
          "We have an obligation to generate value for our shareholders.",
          "an obligation to sb Under bankruptcy law, the company has an obligation to creditors.",
          "be under (an) obligation You are under no obligation to accept damaged goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things that you must do or pay because of a law, rule, agreement, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "impose/place obligations on sb The law imposes certain obligations on public authorities.",
          "fulfil/meet your obligations He has fulfilled the obligations of his current contract.",
          "contractual/financial/statutory obligations Failure to meet contractual obligations may result in legal action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that someone can look at or try a product or service without having to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "Auction houses will usually examine and place a price on your item without obligation.",
          "This mortgage advice is completely free and without obligation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obligatory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is obligatory, you must do it because of a rule or law, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The medical examination before you start work is obligatory.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The statute made it obligatory for all healthy males between 14 and 60 to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expected because it usually happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Several Secret Service agents surrounded the President, all wearing the obligatory raincoat and hat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an action) expected, esp. because it is what most people do:",
        "examples": [
          "Everybody who goes to England makes the obligatory trip to Stonehenge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is obligatory, you must do it because of a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "it is obligatory for sb to do sth It is obligatory for members in practice to hold insurance.",
          "The obligatory retirement age is 65."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oblige": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to do something, or to make it necessary for someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The law obliges companies to pay decent wages to their employees.",
          "The law does not obligate sellers to accept the highest offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to please or help someone, especially by doing something they have asked you to do:",
        "examples": [
          "We only went to the party to oblige some old friends who asked us to be there.",
          "We needed a guide and he was only too happy to oblige."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force or make it expected for someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Circumstances obliged him to leave town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to please or help someone, esp. by doing something the person has asked you to do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We needed a guide and he was only too happy to oblige."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to do something, or to make it necessary for someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "be obliged to do sth Employers are obliged to pay employees sick pay.",
          "Sellers are not legally obliged to accept the highest offer.",
          "Companies are obliged by law to carry out regular safety checks.",
          "a law/treaty/agreement obliges sth The law obliges full disclosure of political contributions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to please or help someone, especially by doing something they have asked you to do:",
        "examples": [
          "He went to the conference to oblige his boss.",
          "We needed some help with our accounts and she was only too happy to oblige."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obliged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be forced to do something or feel that you must do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors are legally obliged to take certain precautions.",
          "She feels obligated to be nice to Jack because he's her boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to thank someone and say that you are grateful:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Here's the information you requested.\" \"Oh, (I'm) much obliged (to you).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to ask someone politely to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd be obliged if you would complete and return the form as soon as possible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obliterate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove all signs of something, either by destroying it or by covering it so that it cannot be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "The missile strike was devastating - the target was totally obliterated.",
          "All of a sudden the view was obliterated by the fog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an idea or feeling disappear completely:",
        "examples": [
          "Maybe she gets drunk to obliterate painful memories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove all signs of something; destroy:",
        "examples": [
          "The hurricane virtually obliterated this small coastal town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obliterated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove all signs of something, either by destroying it or by covering it so that it cannot be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "The missile strike was devastating - the target was totally obliterated.",
          "All of a sudden the view was obliterated by the fog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an idea or feeling disappear completely:",
        "examples": [
          "Maybe she gets drunk to obliterate painful memories."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oblivion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being completely forgotten:",
        "examples": [
          "He was another minor poet who was consigned to oblivion.",
          "These toys will be around for a year or two, then fade/slide/sink into oblivion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being completely destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The planes bombed the city into oblivion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "He sought oblivion in a bottle of whisky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being unconscious or lacking awareness of what is happening around you",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being completely forgotten by the public:",
        "examples": [
          "He wrote one extraordinary book and then faded into oblivion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oblivious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not conscious of something, especially what is happening around you:",
        "examples": [
          "Absorbed in her work, she was totally oblivious of her surroundings.",
          "The mayor seems oblivious to the likely effects of the new legislation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not aware of or not noticing something, esp. what is happening around you:",
        "examples": [
          "She was often oblivious to the potential consequences of her actions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obnoxious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very unpleasant or rude:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of his colleagues say that he's loud and obnoxious.",
          "When she's in a bad mood she's obnoxious to everyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very unpleasant or offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "Can’t you express your opinions without being obnoxious?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obscene": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "offensive, rude, or shocking, usually because of being too obviously related to sex or showing sex:",
        "examples": [
          "In the raid, police found several boxes of obscene DVDs.",
          "He was jailed for making obscene phone calls (= ones in which unwanted sexual suggestions were made to the listener).",
          "obscene language/graffiti"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "morally wrong, often describing something that is wrong because it is too large:",
        "examples": [
          "to make obscene profits",
          "The salaries some bankers earn are obscene.",
          "He eats obscene amounts of food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "offensive, rude, or disgusting according to accepted moral standards",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "obscenity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something is obscene:",
        "examples": [
          "The people who made that movie could be prosecuted for obscenity.",
          "Such deliberate destruction of the environment is an obscenity (= offensive and shocking).",
          "obscenity laws"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very offensive or sexually shocking word or sentence:",
        "examples": [
          "He was shouting and screaming obscenities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behavior or language that is offensive, rude, or disgusting",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "obscure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not known to many people:",
        "examples": [
          "an obscure island in the Pacific",
          "an obscure 12th-century mystic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not clear and difficult to understand or see:",
        "examples": [
          "Official policy has changed, for reasons that remain obscure.",
          "His answers were obscure and confusing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from being seen or heard:",
        "examples": [
          "Two new skyscrapers had sprung up, obscuring the view from her window.",
          "The sun was obscured by clouds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something difficult to discover and understand:",
        "examples": [
          "Managers deliberately obscured the real situation from federal investigators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not known to many people:",
        "examples": [
          "an obscure 18th-century painter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unclear and difficult to understand or see:",
        "examples": [
          "Official policy has changed for reasons that remain obscure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obscurity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of not being known to many people:",
        "examples": [
          "He was briefly famous in his twenties but then sank into obscurity.",
          "He rose from relative obscurity to worldwide recognition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being not clear and difficult to understand or see:",
        "examples": [
          "The story is convoluted and opaque, often to the point of total obscurity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of not being known to many people:",
        "examples": [
          "She worked in obscurity for years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state or quality of being unclear and difficult to understand or see:",
        "examples": [
          "Many movie reviewers confuse obscurity with quality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "observable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "that can be noticed or seen:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no observable connection between the two events.",
          "Large new buildings often have readily observable impacts on wildlife habitats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s no observable connection between the two events."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "observant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "good or quick at noticing things:",
        "examples": [
          "\"That's a new dress, isn't it?\" \"Yes, you are observant!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "obeying religious rules or customs:",
        "examples": [
          "As an observant Muslim, she wore a headscarf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quick to notice things:",
        "examples": [
          "Carrie has a clear, observant eye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "careful in obeying laws, rules, or customs:",
        "examples": [
          "observant of cultural traditions"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "observation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of observing something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "close observation of nature/human nature/animal behaviour",
          "The police are keeping the suspect under observation.",
          "She was admitted to hospital for observation (= so that doctors could watch her and see if anything was wrong with her)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that you notice or see something:",
        "examples": [
          "She has remarkable powers of observation (= is very good at noticing things)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a remark about something that you have noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "The book is full of interesting observations on/about the nature of musical composition.",
          "May I make an observation?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a remark made about something you have noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "She made an interesting observation about the poet’s intentions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the recorded information that results from studying a scientific event",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of watching something or someone carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "He was admitted to the hospital for observation after complaining of chest pains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to notice something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He has remarkable powers of observation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "observations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of observing something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "close observation of nature/human nature/animal behaviour",
          "The police are keeping the suspect under observation.",
          "She was admitted to hospital for observation (= so that doctors could watch her and see if anything was wrong with her)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that you notice or see something:",
        "examples": [
          "She has remarkable powers of observation (= is very good at noticing things)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a remark about something that you have noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "The book is full of interesting observations on/about the nature of musical composition.",
          "May I make an observation?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a remark made about something you have noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "She made an interesting observation about the poet’s intentions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the recorded information that results from studying a scientific event",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of watching something or someone carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "He was admitted to the hospital for observation after complaining of chest pains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to notice something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He has remarkable powers of observation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "observatory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building from which scientists can watch the planets, the stars, the weather, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building equipped for studying the planets and the stars",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "observe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to watch carefully the way something happens or the way someone does something, especially in order to learn more about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The role of scientists is to observe and describe the world, not to try to control it.",
          "[ + question word ] He spent a year in the jungle, observing how deforestation is affecting local tribes.",
          "Children learn by observing adults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice or see:",
        "examples": [
          "Jack observed a look of anxiety on his brother's face.",
          "[ + question word ] The guards failed to observe who delivered the package.",
          "[ + that ] In all these films one observes that directors are taking a new interest in Native American culture.",
          "[ + infinitive without to ] A teacher observed her climb over the gate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a remark about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"I've always found German cars very reliable,\" he observed.",
          "[ + that ] She observed that it would soon be time to stop for lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obey a law, rule, or custom:",
        "examples": [
          "People must observe the law. Nobody should be an exception.",
          "The old people in the village still observe the local traditions.",
          "Do you observe Passover?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch something or someone carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent her career observing animal behavior.",
          "[ + question word ] On their field trip, the students observed how a newspaper was put together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Jack observed a look of panic on his brother’s face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study and record information about a scientific event",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remark about something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"It’s raining again,\" he observed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obey a law or rule, or celebrate a holiday or religious event in a traditional way:",
        "examples": [
          "You must observe the law."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "observed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch carefully the way something happens or the way someone does something, especially in order to learn more about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The role of scientists is to observe and describe the world, not to try to control it.",
          "[ + question word ] He spent a year in the jungle, observing how deforestation is affecting local tribes.",
          "Children learn by observing adults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice or see:",
        "examples": [
          "Jack observed a look of anxiety on his brother's face.",
          "[ + question word ] The guards failed to observe who delivered the package.",
          "[ + that ] In all these films one observes that directors are taking a new interest in Native American culture.",
          "[ + infinitive without to ] A teacher observed her climb over the gate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a remark about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"I've always found German cars very reliable,\" he observed.",
          "[ + that ] She observed that it would soon be time to stop for lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obey a law, rule, or custom:",
        "examples": [
          "People must observe the law. Nobody should be an exception.",
          "The old people in the village still observe the local traditions.",
          "Do you observe Passover?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "observer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who watches what happens but has no active part in it:",
        "examples": [
          "observers of the political situation/political observers",
          "UN observers are monitoring the ceasefire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who watches what happens but has no active part in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Political observers say it’s going to be a close election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who watches and studies what happens but has no active part in it:",
        "examples": [
          "an observer of sth He is close observer of the situation on Wall Street.",
          "One industry observer noted: 'The car market is going through a transition.'",
          "To an outside observer, it all seems very efficient, but the reality is somewhat different."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "observers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who watches what happens but has no active part in it:",
        "examples": [
          "observers of the political situation/political observers",
          "UN observers are monitoring the ceasefire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who watches what happens but has no active part in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Political observers say it’s going to be a close election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who watches and studies what happens but has no active part in it:",
        "examples": [
          "an observer of sth He is close observer of the situation on Wall Street.",
          "One industry observer noted: 'The car market is going through a transition.'",
          "To an outside observer, it all seems very efficient, but the reality is somewhat different."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "observing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch carefully the way something happens or the way someone does something, especially in order to learn more about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The role of scientists is to observe and describe the world, not to try to control it.",
          "[ + question word ] He spent a year in the jungle, observing how deforestation is affecting local tribes.",
          "Children learn by observing adults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice or see:",
        "examples": [
          "Jack observed a look of anxiety on his brother's face.",
          "[ + question word ] The guards failed to observe who delivered the package.",
          "[ + that ] In all these films one observes that directors are taking a new interest in Native American culture.",
          "[ + infinitive without to ] A teacher observed her climb over the gate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a remark about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"I've always found German cars very reliable,\" he observed.",
          "[ + that ] She observed that it would soon be time to stop for lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obey a law, rule, or custom:",
        "examples": [
          "People must observe the law. Nobody should be an exception.",
          "The old people in the village still observe the local traditions.",
          "Do you observe Passover?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obsess": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something or someone obsesses you, or if you obsess about something or someone, you think about it, him, or her all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole relationship obsessed me for years.",
          "She used to obsess about her weight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obsessed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to stop thinking about something; too interested in or worried about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Why are people so obsessed with money?",
          "As a society we're obsessed by sex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to stop thinking about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids are obsessed with video games."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obsessing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something or someone obsesses you, or if you obsess about something or someone, you think about it, him, or her all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole relationship obsessed me for years.",
          "She used to obsess about her weight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obsession": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that you think about all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "an unhealthy obsession with death",
          "her chocolate obsession",
          "He's always wanted to find his birth mother but recently it's become an obsession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the control of one’s thoughts by a continuous, powerful idea or feeling, or the idea or feeling itself:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] His interest in detective stories has turned to obsession.",
          "[ C ] They have an obsession with making money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obsessions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that you think about all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "an unhealthy obsession with death",
          "her chocolate obsession",
          "He's always wanted to find his birth mother but recently it's become an obsession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the control of one’s thoughts by a continuous, powerful idea or feeling, or the idea or feeling itself:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] His interest in detective stories has turned to obsession.",
          "[ C ] They have an obsession with making money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obsessive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thinking about something or someone, or doing something, too much or all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "He's obsessive about punctuality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "like, typical of, or caused by an obsession:",
        "examples": [
          "obsessive secrecy",
          "obsessional behaviour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an obsessive person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "obsessively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that involves thinking about something or someone, or doing something, too much or all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "I was exercising obsessively but I was hardly eating and my body just couldn't cope.",
          "I turned into supermum, obsessively involved in every last detail of my young son's life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obsolescence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being obsolete:",
        "examples": [
          "Mobile phone technology is developing so quickly that many customers are concerned about obsolescence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that a product is intentionally designed and made so that it will not last for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Sadly, built-in obsolescence was the engine that drove the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of becoming no longer useful or needed:",
        "examples": [
          "Older versions had passed into obsolescence and a new version was already on the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or fact of becoming old-fashioned and no longer useful:",
        "examples": [
          "Depreciation refers to the loss of value of an asset due to age, wear and tear, and obsolescence.",
          "Unless it changes, the industry faces the risk of technological obsolescence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feature of a product or part of its design that means it will not last for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Commercial property has built-in obsolescence, being sensitive to technological change."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obsolete": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not in use any more, having been replaced by something newer and better or more fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "Gas lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no longer used or needed, usually because something newer and better has replaced it:",
        "examples": [
          "Typewriters have been rendered obsolete by computers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not in general use any more, having been replaced by something newer and better or more fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "Payment by cheque will soon be obsolete.",
          "become/be rendered obsolete Traditional retailing is in danger of being rendered obsolete by the internet.",
          "We need to replace some obsolete equipment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obstacle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that blocks you so that movement, going forward, or action is prevented or made more difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The biggest obstacle in our way was a tree trunk in the road.",
          "This decision has removed the last obstacle to the hostages' release."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that blocks your way so that movement or progress is prevented or made more difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "We suddenly encountered an obstacle along the trail.",
          "Money seems to be no obstacle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obstacles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that blocks you so that movement, going forward, or action is prevented or made more difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The biggest obstacle in our way was a tree trunk in the road.",
          "This decision has removed the last obstacle to the hostages' release."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that blocks your way so that movement or progress is prevented or made more difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "We suddenly encountered an obstacle along the trail.",
          "Money seems to be no obstacle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obstinate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unreasonably determined, especially to act in a particular way and not to change at all, despite what anyone else says:",
        "examples": [
          "He can be very obstinate at times.",
          "her obstinate refusal to compromise"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a problem, situation, or thing that is difficult to deal with, remove, change, or defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "obstinate weeds",
          "Invading troops met with obstinate resistance by guerrilla forces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unwilling to change your opinion or action despite argument or persuasion; stubborn:",
        "examples": [
          "an obstinate two-year-old"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An obstinate thing or problem is difficult to deal with, remove, or defeat.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "obstruct": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to block a road, passage, entrance, etc. so that nothing can go along it, or to prevent something from happening correctly by putting difficulties in its way:",
        "examples": [
          "After the earthquake many roads were obstructed by collapsed buildings.",
          "Her view of the stage was obstructed by a pillar.",
          "An accident is obstructing traffic on the M11."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to stop something from happening or developing:",
        "examples": [
          "to obstruct a police investigation",
          "UK He got five years in prison for withholding evidence and obstructing the course of justice.",
          "US He was charged with obstructing justice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to block or get in the way of something or someone, or to prevent something from happening or progressing by causing difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "Demonstrators obstructed the entrance to the building.",
          "Trees obstructed our view of the ocean."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obstructed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to block a road, passage, entrance, etc. so that nothing can go along it, or to prevent something from happening correctly by putting difficulties in its way:",
        "examples": [
          "After the earthquake many roads were obstructed by collapsed buildings.",
          "Her view of the stage was obstructed by a pillar.",
          "An accident is obstructing traffic on the M11."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to stop something from happening or developing:",
        "examples": [
          "to obstruct a police investigation",
          "UK He got five years in prison for withholding evidence and obstructing the course of justice.",
          "US He was charged with obstructing justice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obstructing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to block a road, passage, entrance, etc. so that nothing can go along it, or to prevent something from happening correctly by putting difficulties in its way:",
        "examples": [
          "After the earthquake many roads were obstructed by collapsed buildings.",
          "Her view of the stage was obstructed by a pillar.",
          "An accident is obstructing traffic on the M11."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to stop something from happening or developing:",
        "examples": [
          "to obstruct a police investigation",
          "UK He got five years in prison for withholding evidence and obstructing the course of justice.",
          "US He was charged with obstructing justice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obstruction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that blocks a road, passage, entrance, etc. so that nothing can go along it, or the act of blocking something in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "There's some kind of obstruction on the railway tracks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaviour or actions that prevent something from happening or working correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "They were charged with obstruction of the police/of justice (= preventing the police/law courts from doing their jobs)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport an occasion when one player gets in the way of another and so prevents them from moving freely:",
        "examples": [
          "The referee said it was obstruction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law Obstruction of justice is the act of preventing the police or law courts from doing their job.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "obtain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get something, especially by asking for it, buying it, working for it, or producing it from something else:",
        "examples": [
          "to obtain permission",
          "First editions of these books are now almost impossible to obtain.",
          "In the second experiment they obtained a very clear result.",
          "Sugar is obtained by crushing and processing sugar cane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a situation) to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Conditions of extreme poverty now obtain in many parts of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something, esp. by a planned effort:",
        "examples": [
          "to obtain knowledge",
          "She was finally able to obtain legal possession of the house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obtained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something, especially by asking for it, buying it, working for it, or producing it from something else:",
        "examples": [
          "to obtain permission",
          "First editions of these books are now almost impossible to obtain.",
          "In the second experiment they obtained a very clear result.",
          "Sugar is obtained by crushing and processing sugar cane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a situation) to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Conditions of extreme poverty now obtain in many parts of the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obtuse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of an angle) more than 90° and less than 180°",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "stupid and slow to understand, or unwilling to try to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "The answer's obvious - or are you being deliberately obtuse?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an angle) more than 90° and less than 180°, or (of a triangle) containing an angle of more than 90° and less than 180°",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "stupid or slow to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m not trying to be obtuse, but I don’t get it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obvious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easy to see, recognize, or understand:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] It's obvious (that) she doesn't like him.",
          "They have a small child so for obvious reasons they need money.",
          "I know you don't like her, but do you have to make it so obvious?",
          "Am I stating the obvious (= saying what everyone already knows)?",
          "There is no obvious solution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily seen, recognized, or understood:",
        "examples": [
          "an obvious solution",
          "For obvious reasons, he needs to find work soon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "obviously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is easy to understand or see:",
        "examples": [
          "He was in tears and obviously very upset.",
          "Obviously the school cannot function without teachers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that can be easily seen, recognized, or understood:",
        "examples": [
          "They were obviously exhausted after the game.",
          "Obviously, you won’t be needing my help."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "occasion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular time, especially when something happens or has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "We met on several occasions to discuss the issue.",
          "I've heard him be rude to her on a number of occasions.",
          "I seem to remember that on that occasion he was with his wife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special or formal event:",
        "examples": [
          "Sara's party was quite an occasion - there were over a hundred people there.",
          "At the wedding he sang a song specially written for the occasion.",
          "I have a suit but I only wear it on special occasions.",
          "The coronation of a new king is, of course, a historic occasion.",
          "Congratulations on the occasion of your wedding anniversary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity or reason for doing something or for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The 200th anniversary of Mozart's death was the occasion for hundreds of special films, books and concerts.",
          "An occasion may arise when you can use your knowledge of French.",
          "The bride took/used the occasion to make a short speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sometimes, but not often:",
        "examples": [
          "He has, on occasion, made a small mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her refusal occasioned a lot of trouble.",
          "[ + two objects ] The case occasioned the authorities a lot of worry/The authorities were occasioned a lot of worry by the case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular time when something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Sarah loves dressing up for special occasions.",
          "She has lied on several occasions.",
          "This meeting provides an occasion (= a suitable time) to discuss the issues facing our school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reason or cause:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve never had occasion to worry about my children’s school work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "occasional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not happening or done often or regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "I play the occasional game of tennis.",
          "He has the occasional cigar after dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not happening often or regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "occasional snowstorms",
          "His job requires occasional trips to the West Coast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "occasionally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sometimes but not often:",
        "examples": [
          "I see him occasionally in town.",
          "Occasionally I'll have a piece of chocolate, but it's very rare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not often or regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "Stir occasionally while the pasta is cooking.",
          "I occasionally watch TV."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "occasions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular time, especially when something happens or has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "We met on several occasions to discuss the issue.",
          "I've heard him be rude to her on a number of occasions.",
          "I seem to remember that on that occasion he was with his wife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special or formal event:",
        "examples": [
          "Sara's party was quite an occasion - there were over a hundred people there.",
          "At the wedding he sang a song specially written for the occasion.",
          "I have a suit but I only wear it on special occasions.",
          "The coronation of a new king is, of course, a historic occasion.",
          "Congratulations on the occasion of your wedding anniversary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity or reason for doing something or for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The 200th anniversary of Mozart's death was the occasion for hundreds of special films, books and concerts.",
          "An occasion may arise when you can use your knowledge of French.",
          "The bride took/used the occasion to make a short speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sometimes, but not often:",
        "examples": [
          "He has, on occasion, made a small mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her refusal occasioned a lot of trouble.",
          "[ + two objects ] The case occasioned the authorities a lot of worry/The authorities were occasioned a lot of worry by the case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular time when something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Sarah loves dressing up for special occasions.",
          "She has lied on several occasions.",
          "This meeting provides an occasion (= a suitable time) to discuss the issues facing our school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reason or cause:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve never had occasion to worry about my children’s school work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "occult": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to magical powers and activities, such as those of witchcraft and astrology:",
        "examples": [
          "She claims to have occult powers, given to her by some mysterious spirit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of magic or mysterious powers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to mysterious or supernatural powers and activities",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "occupant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives or works in a room or building:",
        "examples": [
          "The previous occupants were an Italian family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in a car, room, seat, place, or position:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the occupants of the car was slightly injured."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who lives in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "The occupants of the building are unhappy about the rent increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An occupant of a car, room, seat, or other space is a person who is in it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives or works in a room or building:",
        "examples": [
          "the current/previous/last occupant The apartment had been left in a bad condition by the previous occupant.",
          "He is the sole occupant of the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in a car, room, seat, place, or position:",
        "examples": [
          "The last occupant of the post of senior vice president was John Burton.",
          "The front-seat occupant is required by law to wear a seatbelt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "occupation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person's job:",
        "examples": [
          "In the space marked \"occupation\" she wrote \"police officer\".",
          "Occupations experiencing shortages will need an average of 47% more graduates to meet demand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular activity or hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "It seems to me his favourite occupation is eating.",
          "Running a house is a full-time occupation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which an army or group of people moves into and takes control of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "the Italian occupation of Ethiopia",
          "The US had planned to continue the occupation for another year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of living in or using a building:",
        "examples": [
          "All the houses will be fit for occupation next month.",
          "The director has not been provided with living accommodation by reason of his office, and any occupation of the property by him is purely incidental."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s job:",
        "examples": [
          "He listed his occupation on the form as \"teacher.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An occupation is also a regular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Sailing was his favorite weekend occupation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of controlling a foreign country or region by armed force:",
        "examples": [
          "the occupation of France during World War II"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job or type of job that a person has:",
        "examples": [
          "full-time/main occupation She lists her main occupation as 'property developer'.",
          "current/previous occupation He returned to his previous occupation as a teacher.",
          "Please state your name, age, and occupation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone moves into and starts using a building:",
        "examples": [
          "The apartment is available for occupation in April.",
          "The company is entitled to exclusive occupation of the premises."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "occupational": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or caused by your job:",
        "examples": [
          "Back problems are an occupational hazard (= a risk that you take in a job) for any desk-bound office worker.",
          "an occupational disease"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or caused by a person’s work or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Occupational training is absolutely essential."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to someone's job:",
        "examples": [
          "occupational group/category The occupational group of secretaries accounts for one in four of all agency workers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "occupied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An occupied place is being controlled by an army or group of people that has moved into it:",
        "examples": [
          "occupied territory",
          "She spent two years in occupied Paris (= Paris when it was under foreign control) during the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being used by someone; with someone in it:",
        "examples": [
          "The bathroom at the back of the plane was occupied, so I waited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "busy or interested:",
        "examples": [
          "At that time I was fully occupied taking care of my elderly mother.",
          "All the new toys kept the kids occupied for hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full, in use, or busy:",
        "examples": [
          "Every room in the hotel is occupied.",
          "Organized sports can keep teenagers occupied."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a country, city, or other place) filled with or run by people, esp. an army, who have moved in and taken control or possession:",
        "examples": [
          "occupied territories"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "occupies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fill, exist in, or use a place or period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The rest of the time was occupied with writing a report.",
          "The house hasn't been occupied (= lived in) by anyone for a few months.",
          "formal A large picture of the battle of Waterloo occupied the space above the fireplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone busy or interested:",
        "examples": [
          "On long journeys I occupy myself with solving maths puzzles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an army or group of people) to move into and take control and/or possession of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Troops quickly occupied the city.",
          "Protesting students occupied the university office for two weeks.",
          "the occupying forces"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an army or group of people) to move into and take control or possession of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Nationalist forces now occupy more than 70% of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill, use, or exist in a place or a time:",
        "examples": [
          "A large couch occupies most of the space in the living room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill or use a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The new plant will occupy a 185-acre site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Since he retired, he has struggled to occupy his time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "An increasing number of women occupy senior positions on Wall Street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take control of a place and refuse to leave it:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers occupied the factory eight days ago."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "occupy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fill, exist in, or use a place or period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The rest of the time was occupied with writing a report.",
          "The house hasn't been occupied (= lived in) by anyone for a few months.",
          "formal A large picture of the battle of Waterloo occupied the space above the fireplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone busy or interested:",
        "examples": [
          "On long journeys I occupy myself with solving maths puzzles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an army or group of people) to move into and take control and/or possession of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Troops quickly occupied the city.",
          "Protesting students occupied the university office for two weeks.",
          "the occupying forces"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an army or group of people) to move into and take control or possession of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Nationalist forces now occupy more than 70% of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill, use, or exist in a place or a time:",
        "examples": [
          "A large couch occupies most of the space in the living room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill or use a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The new plant will occupy a 185-acre site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Since he retired, he has struggled to occupy his time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "An increasing number of women occupy senior positions on Wall Street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take control of a place and refuse to leave it:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers occupied the factory eight days ago."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "occupying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill, exist in, or use a place or period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The rest of the time was occupied with writing a report.",
          "The house hasn't been occupied (= lived in) by anyone for a few months.",
          "formal A large picture of the battle of Waterloo occupied the space above the fireplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone busy or interested:",
        "examples": [
          "On long journeys I occupy myself with solving maths puzzles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an army or group of people) to move into and take control and/or possession of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Troops quickly occupied the city.",
          "Protesting students occupied the university office for two weeks.",
          "the occupying forces"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "occur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "An accident involving over ten vehicles has occurred in the east-bound lane.",
          "If any of these symptoms occur while you are taking the medication, consult your doctor immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist or be present in, among, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Violence of some type seems to occur in every society.",
          "Minerals occur naturally in the earth's crust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of unexpected events) to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The incident occurred shortly after the plane took off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist or be present:",
        "examples": [
          "The condition occurs primarily in older adults.",
          "Helium occurs as a byproduct of natural gas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "occurred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "occurrence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Street-fights are an everyday occurrence in this area of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something existing, or how much of it exists:",
        "examples": [
          "The study compares the occurrence of heart disease in various countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event, esp. one that happens unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Break-ins are an everyday occurrence in this neighborhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the existence or presence of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The tests can detect the occurrence of certain cancers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "occurrences": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Street-fights are an everyday occurrence in this area of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something existing, or how much of it exists:",
        "examples": [
          "The study compares the occurrence of heart disease in various countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event, esp. one that happens unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Break-ins are an everyday occurrence in this neighborhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the existence or presence of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The tests can detect the occurrence of certain cancers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "occurring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "occurs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "An accident involving over ten vehicles has occurred in the east-bound lane.",
          "If any of these symptoms occur while you are taking the medication, consult your doctor immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist or be present in, among, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Violence of some type seems to occur in every society.",
          "Minerals occur naturally in the earth's crust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of unexpected events) to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The incident occurred shortly after the plane took off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist or be present:",
        "examples": [
          "The condition occurs primarily in older adults.",
          "Helium occurs as a byproduct of natural gas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ocean": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large area of sea:",
        "examples": [
          "These mysterious creatures live at the bottom of the ocean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the name of each of the world's five main areas of sea:",
        "examples": [
          "the Atlantic/Pacific/Indian/Arctic/Antarctic Ocean"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the large mass of salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] These mysterious creatures live at the bottom of the ocean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Ocean is also used in the name of the world’s five main divisions of this mass of water:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the Atlantic/Pacific/Indian/Arctic/Antarctic Ocean"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oceanic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to oceans:",
        "examples": [
          "oceanic crust/plates"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oceans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large area of sea:",
        "examples": [
          "These mysterious creatures live at the bottom of the ocean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the name of each of the world's five main areas of sea:",
        "examples": [
          "the Atlantic/Pacific/Indian/Arctic/Antarctic Ocean"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the large mass of salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] These mysterious creatures live at the bottom of the ocean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Ocean is also used in the name of the world’s five main divisions of this mass of water:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the Atlantic/Pacific/Indian/Arctic/Antarctic Ocean"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "octagon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat shape with eight straight sides",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat shape with eight straight sides and eight angles",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "octane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical in petrol",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the stated quality in relation to power or (of petrol, etc.) octane number:",
        "examples": [
          "Racing cars use a high-octane (= powerful) fuel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical substance in gasoline (= liquid fuel) which is used as a measure of its quality",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "octave": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the distance between two musical notes that are eight notes apart:",
        "examples": [
          "Her remarkable vocal range spanned three and a half octaves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the space between two musical notes that are eight musical notes apart",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "october": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the tenth month of the year, after September and before November:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a meeting in October that you are welcome to attend.",
          "Hallowe'en is on 31 October.",
          "We're going to Madrid next October."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tenth month of the year, after September and before November",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "octopus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sea creature with a soft, oval body and eight tentacles (= long parts like arms)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sea creature with a soft oval body and eight tentacles (= arms)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "octopuses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sea creature with a soft, oval body and eight tentacles (= long parts like arms)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sea creature with a soft oval body and eight tentacles (= arms)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ocular": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or related to the eyes or sight",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "od": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take an overdose (= a dangerously large amount) of a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "She OD'd on heroin and died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have too much of something, often food:",
        "examples": [
          "No more for me, thanks. I think I OD'd on chocolate cake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an overdose (= a dangerously large amount) of a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "That is the first symptom of an OD.",
          "He was prosecuted for his role in the musician's fatal OD."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Optical density (OD) measurement of bacterial cultures is a common technique used in microbiology."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "odd": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strange or unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "Her father was an odd man.",
          "What an odd thing to say.",
          "The skirt and jacket looked a little odd together.",
          "That's odd - I'm sure I put my keys in this drawer and yet they're not here.",
          "It's odd that no one's seen him.",
          "It must be odd to go back to your home town after forty years away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not happening often:",
        "examples": [
          "She does the odd teaching job but nothing permanent.",
          "You get the odd person who's rude to you but they're generally quite helpful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of numbers) not able to be divided exactly by two:",
        "examples": [
          "3, 5, and 7 are all odd numbers.",
          "The houses on this side of the street all have odd numbers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something that should be in a pair or set) separated from its pair or set:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got a whole drawer full of odd socks.",
          "I'd got a few odd (= I had various) balls of wool left over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after a number, especially a number that can be divided by ten, to show that the exact number is not known:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd say Robert's about 40-odd - maybe 45."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange or unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "an odd person",
          "That’s odd – I thought I left my glasses on the table but they’re not here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something that should be in a pair or set) separated from its pair or set:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s got a whole drawer full of odd socks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of numbers) not able to be divided exactly by 2:",
        "examples": [
          "Some examples of odd numbers are 1, 3, 5, and 7."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after a number, esp. a number that can be divided by 10, to show that the exact number is not known:",
        "examples": [
          "He holds another 50-odd acres of land in reserve, providing plenty of room for expansion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oddest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strange or unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "Her father was an odd man.",
          "What an odd thing to say.",
          "The skirt and jacket looked a little odd together.",
          "That's odd - I'm sure I put my keys in this drawer and yet they're not here.",
          "It's odd that no one's seen him.",
          "It must be odd to go back to your home town after forty years away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not happening often:",
        "examples": [
          "She does the odd teaching job but nothing permanent.",
          "You get the odd person who's rude to you but they're generally quite helpful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of numbers) not able to be divided exactly by two:",
        "examples": [
          "3, 5, and 7 are all odd numbers.",
          "The houses on this side of the street all have odd numbers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something that should be in a pair or set) separated from its pair or set:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got a whole drawer full of odd socks.",
          "I'd got a few odd (= I had various) balls of wool left over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after a number, especially a number that can be divided by ten, to show that the exact number is not known:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd say Robert's about 40-odd - maybe 45."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange or unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "an odd person",
          "That’s odd – I thought I left my glasses on the table but they’re not here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something that should be in a pair or set) separated from its pair or set:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s got a whole drawer full of odd socks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of numbers) not able to be divided exactly by 2:",
        "examples": [
          "Some examples of odd numbers are 1, 3, 5, and 7."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after a number, esp. a number that can be divided by 10, to show that the exact number is not known:",
        "examples": [
          "He holds another 50-odd acres of land in reserve, providing plenty of room for expansion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oddities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is strange and unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "Even today a man who stays at home to take care of the children is regarded as something of an oddity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is strange and unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "As one of the few women in engineering in the 1950s, she was considered an oddity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oddly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a strange or surprising way:",
        "examples": [
          "Didn't you think she was behaving very oddly at the party yesterday?",
          "Oddly enough (= this is strange/surprising), she didn't mention anything about the fact that she was getting married."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strangely and unusually:",
        "examples": [
          "an oddly shaped house",
          "Oddly enough, despite the sizzling heat, scientists suspect there could be water frozen on Mercury."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "odds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the probability (= how likely it is) that a particular thing will or will not happen:",
        "examples": [
          "If you drive a car all your life, the odds are that you'll have an accident at some point.",
          "There are heavy odds against people succeeding in such a bad economic climate.",
          "What are the odds on him being (= do you think he will be) re-elected?",
          "The overall odds of winning a lottery prize are 1 in 13.",
          "The odds are stacked against a woman succeeding (= it is not likely that a woman will succeed) in the business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in gambling (= the activity of risking money guessing the result of something), a probability expressed as a number:",
        "examples": [
          "The odds against my horse winning (= that it will not win)/on my horse winning (= that it will win) are a hundred to one.",
          "The odds that the US entrant will win the race are ten to one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the likelihood that a particular thing will or will not happen:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sick yesterday, so the odds are she won’t be in today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the odds of something happening are how probable it is that it will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "the odds are against sth At the moment it seems the odds are against a deal.",
          "the odds are on sth/in sth's favour They are so evenly matched, the odds are on a draw.",
          "the odds are good/strong The odds are good that the country's transformation will proceed smoothly.",
          "good/better odds People retiring today have better odds than ever of living a long healthy life.",
          "the odds are slim/long Given the poor economic climate, the odds of success are slim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how probable something is, expressed as a pair of numbers or a percentage, for example when betting :",
        "examples": [
          "good/bad odds We think 6 to 2 are good odds.",
          "the odds are ... against/in favour of sth The odds are 100-1 against him getting the job.",
          "the odds of sth happening For taxpayers with incomes above $100,000 the odds of being audited in 2006 were 1 in 59."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She and her boss are at odds over the issue of training.",
          "On this issue, Britain is at odds with the rest of the EU."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if two things are at odds, they are very different and cannot both be correct:",
        "examples": [
          "These findings are at odds with our research.",
          "Management's and shareholders' interests seem to be at odds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that someone has achieved something or succeeded despite this being very unlikely:",
        "examples": [
          "Against all odds, she won the case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone is unlikely/likely to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "In a case like this, the odds are against the defendant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more than something is really worth:",
        "examples": [
          "They paid way over the odds for their new offices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ode": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a poem expressing the writer's thoughts and feelings about a particular person or subject, usually written to that person or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "ode to It reminded me of A. E. Housman's poem \"A Shropshire Lad\", an ode to an athlete who dies young.",
          "ode on \"Ode on a Grecian Urn\" is a poem by Keats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a work of art, piece of writing, speech, etc. that refers to or describes something in a personal and approving way:",
        "examples": [
          "The play is a nostalgic ode to small-town America of the early 20th century.",
          "The book, which took eight years to write, is an ode to those society holds in high regard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poem that deals with thoughts and feelings about an idea or subject and that is written in lines and stanzas (= groups of lines) varying in length",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "odin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Norse mythology (= ancient stories from Scandinavia), the god of war and death:",
        "examples": [
          "Norse mythology has it that Odin's horse was a giant, flying, eight-legged beast called Sleipnir."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "odious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant and causing or deserving hate:",
        "examples": [
          "an odious crime",
          "an odious little man"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant; causing and deserving hate:",
        "examples": [
          "an odious person/task"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "odor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular smell, esp. a bad one:",
        "examples": [
          "the musty odor of a damp cellar"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "odyssey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, exciting journey:",
        "examples": [
          "The film follows one man's odyssey to find the mother from whom he was separated at birth.",
          "figurative a spiritual odyssey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long trip or period involving a lot of different and exciting activities, esp. while searching for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie follows one man’s odyssey to find the mother he was separated from at birth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "offbeat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unusual and strange and therefore surprising or noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "an offbeat sense of humour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a note in a bar (= one of the small equal parts into which a piece of music is divided) that is not usually accented (= given a special emphasis), such as the second and fourth notes in four-four time:",
        "examples": [
          "Each beat has an associated offbeat.",
          "There are a lot of bands that have no rhythm, and should really put in a few offbeats.",
          "Reggae moves away from rock rhythm, often accentuating the off-beats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusual and therefore surprising or noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "an offbeat sense of humor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "offed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They offed him and dumped his body in the swamp."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "offence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an illegal act; a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "a serious/minor offence",
          "a criminal/drink-driving offence",
          "Driving without a licence is an offence.",
          "He committed several serious offences.",
          "It's the third time that he's been convicted of a drug offence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "upset and hurt or annoyed feelings, often because someone has been rude or shown no respect:",
        "examples": [
          "I really didn't mean (to cause/give) any offence (= did not intend to upset anyone) - I was just stating my opinion.",
          "Do you think he took offence (= was upset) at what I said about his hair?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you say something that might upset or annoy someone :",
        "examples": [
          "No offence, but I find your sister a little rude.",
          "If you don't mind, I'd rather go on my own - no offence intended, but I think it would be better."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a game such as American football that involves trying to score points, or the players who try to score points",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal act or crime:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a criminal offence to mislead customers about the price of an item.",
          "a serious/major/minor offence",
          "be/become an offence It became an offence for British citizens to offer bribes for business contracts anywhere in the world.",
          "commit an offence In practising as a solicitor without being duly qualified, he committed an offence.",
          "be accused of/found guilty of/convicted of an offence She was convicted of drug offences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feelings of being upset and angry, often because someone has been rude:",
        "examples": [
          "This advertisement may cause offence in some markets.",
          "She took offence at the way the assistant spoke to her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wrong action that you can lose your job for:",
        "examples": [
          "Drinking alcohol while on duty is a sackable offence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "offend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone upset or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] I think she was offended that she hadn't been invited to the party.",
          "He looked offended when you called him middle-aged.",
          "If the sight of a few dirty dishes offends you, then I think you're in trouble!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to commit a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Obviously if a police officer offends it's a fairly serious matter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause to be upset or to hurt the feelings of someone, esp. by being rude or showing a lack of respect:",
        "examples": [
          "I think she was offended that she wasn’t invited to the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to commit a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "She was released from jail, only to offend again three weeks later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone upset and angry by something you say or do:",
        "examples": [
          "The store refused to stock the book in case it might offend customers.",
          "He offended her by implying that she only got the job through personal contacts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "offended": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "upset and angry, often because someone has been rude:",
        "examples": [
          "Many staff members were deeply offended by his email."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "offender": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "first-time offenders",
          "sex offenders",
          "young offenders"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Because he is a first-time offender, he is unlikely to receive jail time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "first-time/repeat/habitual offender A first-time offender might expect probation rather than a jail sentence.",
          "convicted/alleged offenders",
          "young/juvenile offenders",
          "sex/drug offenders"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that does something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Concerning damage to the environment, holiday resorts tend to be the worst offenders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "offenders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "first-time offenders",
          "sex offenders",
          "young offenders"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Because he is a first-time offender, he is unlikely to receive jail time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "first-time/repeat/habitual offender A first-time offender might expect probation rather than a jail sentence.",
          "convicted/alleged offenders",
          "young/juvenile offenders",
          "sex/drug offenders"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that does something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Concerning damage to the environment, holiday resorts tend to be the worst offenders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "offending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unwanted, often because unpleasant and causing problems:",
        "examples": [
          "\"There's a hair in my soup!\" \"Well, pass it over here and I'll remove the offending article.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "guilty of a crime or wrong action:",
        "examples": [
          "The worst offending companies received large fines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making people upset or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "the offending item/material/object The company had removed the offending material from its site when it was discovered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "offends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone upset or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] I think she was offended that she hadn't been invited to the party.",
          "He looked offended when you called him middle-aged.",
          "If the sight of a few dirty dishes offends you, then I think you're in trouble!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to commit a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Obviously if a police officer offends it's a fairly serious matter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause to be upset or to hurt the feelings of someone, esp. by being rude or showing a lack of respect:",
        "examples": [
          "I think she was offended that she wasn’t invited to the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to commit a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "She was released from jail, only to offend again three weeks later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone upset and angry by something you say or do:",
        "examples": [
          "The store refused to stock the book in case it might offend customers.",
          "He offended her by implying that she only got the job through personal contacts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "offense": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of having your feelings hurt esp. because someone has been rude or showed a lack of respect:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you think he took offense (= was upset) at the joke about his age?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal act; crime:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with the offense of driving without a license."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in sports) the ability to score points in a competition, or, esp. in football, the team that has the ball and is trying to score points",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "offenses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of having your feelings hurt esp. because someone has been rude or showed a lack of respect:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you think he took offense (= was upset) at the joke about his age?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal act; crime:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with the offense of driving without a license."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in sports) the ability to score points in a competition, or, esp. in football, the team that has the ball and is trying to score points",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "offensive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing offence:",
        "examples": [
          "This programme contains language that some viewers might find offensive.",
          "He told some really offensive sexist jokes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "offensive smells"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for attacking:",
        "examples": [
          "Since the other side had taken offensive action (= attacked), we had no choice but to defend ourselves.",
          "offensive weapon Knives of any kind are classed as offensive weapons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a sports event, trying to score points, goals, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the greatest offensive player I have ever seen.",
          "I think our offensive line has been doing really well this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a planned military attack:",
        "examples": [
          "launch an offensive They launched the land offensive in the middle of the night.",
          "on the offensive UN troops have gone on the offensive (= started to attack)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ready to attack someone with weapons, actions, or words before they attack you:",
        "examples": [
          "Security in the country has deteriorated and our enemies are on the offensive.",
          "go on the offensive The Democrats need to go on the offensive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack first:",
        "examples": [
          "He had authorized his army to take the offensive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a planned military attack:",
        "examples": [
          "They launched the land offensive in the middle of the night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or being a planned military attack:",
        "examples": [
          "an offensive action"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing someone to be upset or to have hurt feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "offensive comments/jokes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Offensive can be used more generally to mean unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "an offensive odor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing someone to feel upset and angry, often because of being rude:",
        "examples": [
          "offensive to sb His comments were highly offensive to women.",
          "The channel ran a series of grossly offensive advertisements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "offer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone if they would like to have something or if they would like you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] I feel bad that I didn't offer them any food/offer any food to them.",
          "She was offered a job in Paris.",
          "Can I offer you (= would you like) a drink?",
          "offer something for something \"Would you sell me that painting?\" \"What are you offering (= what will you pay) for it?\"",
          "[ + to infinitive ] My father offered to take us to the airport.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I'll do the cooking,\" he offered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say a prayer or make a sacrifice (= an act of killing or giving up something) to a god:",
        "examples": [
          "Dear Lord, we offer up our prayers..."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide or supply something:",
        "examples": [
          "It's an organization that offers free legal advice to people on low incomes.",
          "It says in the guide that this area offers some of the best walks in England.",
          "[ + two objects ] We are now offering you the chance to buy the complete set of pans at half price.",
          "Did he offer any explanation for his strange behaviour?",
          "have much to offer It doesn't have much to offer as a town - its shops are fairly poor and there's only one cinema."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of asking if someone would like to have something or if they would like you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"If you like I can help out.\" \"That's a very kind offer.\"",
          "offer of I must say the offer of two weeks in Hawaii is very tempting.",
          "take someone up on an offer informal One day I'll take you up on (= accept) that offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say officially that you would like to buy something, especially a house, at a particular price:",
        "examples": [
          "They were asking €180,000 for the apartment, so I put in an offer of €170,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the usual price of something, usually for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't miss out on our latest offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available to be bought or used:",
        "examples": [
          "We were amazed at the range of products on offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If goods in a shop are on (special) offer, they are being sold at a lower price than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "Strawberries were on special offer today so I bought loads of them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a house is under offer, someone has already suggested a particular price at which they would be willing to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "Two of the houses had already sold and a third was under offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone if he or she would like to have something or would like you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She was offered a new job.",
          "[ T ] Can I offer you (= Would you like) something to drink?",
          "[ I ] My father offered to take us to the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide or supply something:",
        "examples": [
          "The organization offers free legal advice to low-income people.",
          "He offered excuses but no real explanation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone if they would like to have something or if they would like you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "offer sb sth They offered me a key role on the project.",
          "offer sb a job/promotion She was offered a job in Singapore but turned it down.",
          "offer sb a chance/opportunity The cable provider offers advertisers the chance to buy ads that run only in specific neighborhoods.",
          "offer sth to sb The airline company offers cheap flights to airline staff.",
          "offer to do sth Some grain dealers were offering to buy cash grain from farmers, but only at a discount."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide or supply a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "offer sb sth The package promises to offer customers even cheaper financial services.",
          "We have decided to offer free trials with retailers.",
          "The package offers 11 nights in Kenya from $1569 per person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you will pay a particular amount of money for something:",
        "examples": [
          "offer $20/£200/$2 million, etc. for sth All three prospective bidders have indicated that they would offer about $1.1 billion for the company.",
          "offer sb sth He offered me lots of money for my car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make shares, etc. available for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "They are offering 6.4 million shares with an estimated price range of $10-12."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide or have particular features or advantages:",
        "examples": [
          "Future generations of products may offer improved price or performance features.",
          "The group expects the new devices to be offered as standard equipment on vehicles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone asks if you would like to have something or if you would like them to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "make (sb) an offer The company made me a job offer and I accepted it.",
          "take up/agree to/accept an offer I took up his offer of help with my presentation.",
          "reject/turn down/refuse an offer",
          "receive/get/have an offer",
          "an offer to do sth He refused all offers to negotiate.",
          "an offer of employment/work/a job"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that someone is willing to pay for something:",
        "examples": [
          "make (sb) an offer A Japanese investment bank has already made an offer for the company.",
          "an offer for sth They are considering a $519m offer for the business.",
          "an offer of sth She turned down an offer of $2,000 a week to organize the conference.",
          "accept/consider/get an offer",
          "decline/turn down/refuse an offer",
          "The board agreed the terms of a recommended cash offer of 42p per share.",
          "They have indicated that if they had a good offer for their assets they would sell them.",
          "I'll give you $50, and that's my final offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone says they would like to buy a property at a particular price:",
        "examples": [
          "We were ready to complete the deal when the seller got another, higher offer.",
          "make/put in an offer on sth They made an offer on a house downtown.",
          "Several people have viewed the property, but no-one has put in an offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a company makes new shares available for sale, or the number of shares offered :",
        "examples": [
          "The $22.50-a-share offer to ADT shareholders is 12% more than ADT's closing price yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the usual price of something, usually just for a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a bargain/introductory offer",
          "This superb offer is available for a minimum two-night stay until April 2."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available to be bought, used, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The free savers' guide gives details of all of the different types of accounts on offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if goods in a store are on offer, they are being sold at a lower price than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything in the store is on offer for this week only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willing to consider different amounts of money or other things that people are offering you:",
        "examples": [
          "The agents say they are open to offers, but would expect the site to achieve a price in the region of $7 million.",
          "She is open to offers and has had several approaches from firms looking for sales managers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a house is under offer, someone has already stated that they would like to buy it at a particular price:",
        "examples": [
          "The estate agent told me the property was already under offer, and that my viewing had been cancelled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "offered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone if they would like to have something or if they would like you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] I feel bad that I didn't offer them any food/offer any food to them.",
          "She was offered a job in Paris.",
          "Can I offer you (= would you like) a drink?",
          "offer something for something \"Would you sell me that painting?\" \"What are you offering (= what will you pay) for it?\"",
          "[ + to infinitive ] My father offered to take us to the airport.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I'll do the cooking,\" he offered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say a prayer or make a sacrifice (= an act of killing or giving up something) to a god:",
        "examples": [
          "Dear Lord, we offer up our prayers..."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide or supply something:",
        "examples": [
          "It's an organization that offers free legal advice to people on low incomes.",
          "It says in the guide that this area offers some of the best walks in England.",
          "[ + two objects ] We are now offering you the chance to buy the complete set of pans at half price.",
          "Did he offer any explanation for his strange behaviour?",
          "have much to offer It doesn't have much to offer as a town - its shops are fairly poor and there's only one cinema."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "offering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you give or offer to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "a peace offering",
          "a sacrificial offering"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that a person gives, often during a religious ceremony",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product or service that is offered for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "Honda has just unveiled its latest offering.",
          "The company has expanded through takeovers and new product offerings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when shares, bonds, etc. are made available for sale, or the amount that are available:",
        "examples": [
          "Google's offering raised $85 a share when trading began on Thursday.",
          "an offering of sth The company was considering an offering of 2.2 million shares.",
          "The money was raised through bond offerings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "offerings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you give or offer to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "a peace offering",
          "a sacrificial offering"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that a person gives, often during a religious ceremony",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product or service that is offered for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "Honda has just unveiled its latest offering.",
          "The company has expanded through takeovers and new product offerings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when shares, bonds, etc. are made available for sale, or the amount that are available:",
        "examples": [
          "Google's offering raised $85 a share when trading began on Thursday.",
          "an offering of sth The company was considering an offering of 2.2 million shares.",
          "The money was raised through bond offerings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "offers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone if they would like to have something or if they would like you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] I feel bad that I didn't offer them any food/offer any food to them.",
          "She was offered a job in Paris.",
          "Can I offer you (= would you like) a drink?",
          "offer something for something \"Would you sell me that painting?\" \"What are you offering (= what will you pay) for it?\"",
          "[ + to infinitive ] My father offered to take us to the airport.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I'll do the cooking,\" he offered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say a prayer or make a sacrifice (= an act of killing or giving up something) to a god:",
        "examples": [
          "Dear Lord, we offer up our prayers..."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide or supply something:",
        "examples": [
          "It's an organization that offers free legal advice to people on low incomes.",
          "It says in the guide that this area offers some of the best walks in England.",
          "[ + two objects ] We are now offering you the chance to buy the complete set of pans at half price.",
          "Did he offer any explanation for his strange behaviour?",
          "have much to offer It doesn't have much to offer as a town - its shops are fairly poor and there's only one cinema."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of asking if someone would like to have something or if they would like you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"If you like I can help out.\" \"That's a very kind offer.\"",
          "offer of I must say the offer of two weeks in Hawaii is very tempting.",
          "take someone up on an offer informal One day I'll take you up on (= accept) that offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say officially that you would like to buy something, especially a house, at a particular price:",
        "examples": [
          "They were asking €180,000 for the apartment, so I put in an offer of €170,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the usual price of something, usually for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't miss out on our latest offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available to be bought or used:",
        "examples": [
          "We were amazed at the range of products on offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If goods in a shop are on (special) offer, they are being sold at a lower price than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "Strawberries were on special offer today so I bought loads of them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a house is under offer, someone has already suggested a particular price at which they would be willing to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "Two of the houses had already sold and a third was under offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone if he or she would like to have something or would like you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She was offered a new job.",
          "[ T ] Can I offer you (= Would you like) something to drink?",
          "[ I ] My father offered to take us to the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide or supply something:",
        "examples": [
          "The organization offers free legal advice to low-income people.",
          "He offered excuses but no real explanation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone if they would like to have something or if they would like you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "offer sb sth They offered me a key role on the project.",
          "offer sb a job/promotion She was offered a job in Singapore but turned it down.",
          "offer sb a chance/opportunity The cable provider offers advertisers the chance to buy ads that run only in specific neighborhoods.",
          "offer sth to sb The airline company offers cheap flights to airline staff.",
          "offer to do sth Some grain dealers were offering to buy cash grain from farmers, but only at a discount."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide or supply a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "offer sb sth The package promises to offer customers even cheaper financial services.",
          "We have decided to offer free trials with retailers.",
          "The package offers 11 nights in Kenya from $1569 per person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you will pay a particular amount of money for something:",
        "examples": [
          "offer $20/£200/$2 million, etc. for sth All three prospective bidders have indicated that they would offer about $1.1 billion for the company.",
          "offer sb sth He offered me lots of money for my car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make shares, etc. available for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "They are offering 6.4 million shares with an estimated price range of $10-12."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide or have particular features or advantages:",
        "examples": [
          "Future generations of products may offer improved price or performance features.",
          "The group expects the new devices to be offered as standard equipment on vehicles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone asks if you would like to have something or if you would like them to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "make (sb) an offer The company made me a job offer and I accepted it.",
          "take up/agree to/accept an offer I took up his offer of help with my presentation.",
          "reject/turn down/refuse an offer",
          "receive/get/have an offer",
          "an offer to do sth He refused all offers to negotiate.",
          "an offer of employment/work/a job"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that someone is willing to pay for something:",
        "examples": [
          "make (sb) an offer A Japanese investment bank has already made an offer for the company.",
          "an offer for sth They are considering a $519m offer for the business.",
          "an offer of sth She turned down an offer of $2,000 a week to organize the conference.",
          "accept/consider/get an offer",
          "decline/turn down/refuse an offer",
          "The board agreed the terms of a recommended cash offer of 42p per share.",
          "They have indicated that if they had a good offer for their assets they would sell them.",
          "I'll give you $50, and that's my final offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone says they would like to buy a property at a particular price:",
        "examples": [
          "We were ready to complete the deal when the seller got another, higher offer.",
          "make/put in an offer on sth They made an offer on a house downtown.",
          "Several people have viewed the property, but no-one has put in an offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a company makes new shares available for sale, or the number of shares offered :",
        "examples": [
          "The $22.50-a-share offer to ADT shareholders is 12% more than ADT's closing price yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the usual price of something, usually just for a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a bargain/introductory offer",
          "This superb offer is available for a minimum two-night stay until April 2."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available to be bought, used, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The free savers' guide gives details of all of the different types of accounts on offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if goods in a store are on offer, they are being sold at a lower price than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything in the store is on offer for this week only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willing to consider different amounts of money or other things that people are offering you:",
        "examples": [
          "The agents say they are open to offers, but would expect the site to achieve a price in the region of $7 million.",
          "She is open to offers and has had several approaches from firms looking for sales managers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a house is under offer, someone has already stated that they would like to buy it at a particular price:",
        "examples": [
          "The estate agent told me the property was already under offer, and that my viewing had been cancelled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "office": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room or part of a building in which people work, especially sitting at tables with computers, phones, etc., usually as a part of a business or other organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the director's office",
          "I didn't leave the office until eight o'clock last night.",
          "office equipment",
          "office workers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a company:",
        "examples": [
          "They have offices in Paris, London, and Madrid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where you can go to ask advice from or receive treatment from a doctor or dentist:",
        "examples": [
          "I have an appointment at the doctor's/dentist's/physician's office on Tuesday.",
          "In the days after the accident, the doctor saw him in two office visits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position of authority and responsibility in a government or other organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the office of vice president",
          "As chairman of the association, he held office for over 20 years.",
          "The Socialist party has been in office (= governing)/out of office (= not governing) for almost ten years.",
          "She's held various offices during her time in government.",
          "The new President takes office on January 20th."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a department of the national government in Britain, or an official government organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the Home Office",
          "the Foreign Office",
          "the Office of Fair Trading"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in a building where a business is carried on by people working at desks (= special tables) used for writing and for holding telephones and computers:",
        "examples": [
          "an office building",
          "I didn’t leave the office until nearly 8 o’clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An office is also the place of business where a doctor, lawyer, or other professional sees people:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor’s office was filled with people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a government department:",
        "examples": [
          "the Office of Management and Budget",
          "the Patent Office"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position of authority and responsibility in a government or other organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] elective office",
          "[ C ] the office of executive vice president",
          "[ U ] The governor retired after 12 years in office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or building in which people work, especially sitting at desks with computers, phones, etc., as a part of a business or other organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting is at their offices in San Diego.",
          "local/regional/overseas office It would be so much easier if they delegated the authority to the regional office.",
          "set up/open an office The company has just set up an office in New York.",
          "Firms eligible for the fund are those that have a branch office in the region.",
          "office jobs/work",
          "office staff/workers",
          "office supplies/equipment/furniture",
          "A large open plan office can be made up of one main room with tens or hundreds of people working in the same space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's place of work:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't leave the office until 7p.m. most days.",
          "He's not in the office right now; he's out at a meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room in which one person, or a small number of people, works:",
        "examples": [
          "in my/your/her, etc. office Please come and see me in my office later.",
          "They share an office and consult each other on all important decisions.",
          "John uses the spare room at home as an office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or part of a building where you can get information, buy tickets, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a ticket/enquiry office"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where a doctor or dentist sees their patients:",
        "examples": [
          "She sees most of her patients at her downtown office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position of authority and responsibility in a government or other organization:",
        "examples": [
          "be in/out of office The new president has now been in office for over a year.",
          "hold/leave/take office In the five years she's held office, she has initiated many changes within the Department of Justice.",
          "He's held various offices during his time as minister.",
          "public/executive/corporate office"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a department of the national government, or an official government organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the Home Office",
          "the Foreign Office",
          "the Office of Fair Trading",
          "the Office of Thrift Supervision"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "officer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person in the armed forces who has a position of authority:",
        "examples": [
          "a naval officer",
          "a top-ranking officer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a position of authority in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a careers/customs/personnel officer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the police force:",
        "examples": [
          "Two officers responded to the call at 282 Main Street.",
          "Officer Clarke",
          "[ as form of address ] \"Do you know how fast you were driving, ma'am?\" \"No, officer.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in the armed forces who has a position of authority:",
        "examples": [
          "Mike’s father was an officer in the US Marines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An officer is also a member of a police force.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has an important job in a company:",
        "examples": [
          "the chief financial officer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a position of authority in an organization. The word is often used in job titles:",
        "examples": [
          "He joined the company in July as chief operating officer.",
          "a personnel officer",
          "There follows a list of the Board of Directors and officers of the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "officers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person in the armed forces who has a position of authority:",
        "examples": [
          "a naval officer",
          "a top-ranking officer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a position of authority in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a careers/customs/personnel officer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the police force:",
        "examples": [
          "Two officers responded to the call at 282 Main Street.",
          "Officer Clarke",
          "[ as form of address ] \"Do you know how fast you were driving, ma'am?\" \"No, officer.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in the armed forces who has a position of authority:",
        "examples": [
          "Mike’s father was an officer in the US Marines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An officer is also a member of a police force.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has an important job in a company:",
        "examples": [
          "the chief financial officer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a position of authority in an organization. The word is often used in job titles:",
        "examples": [
          "He joined the company in July as chief operating officer.",
          "a personnel officer",
          "There follows a list of the Board of Directors and officers of the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "offices": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room or part of a building in which people work, especially sitting at tables with computers, phones, etc., usually as a part of a business or other organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the director's office",
          "I didn't leave the office until eight o'clock last night.",
          "office equipment",
          "office workers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a company:",
        "examples": [
          "They have offices in Paris, London, and Madrid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where you can go to ask advice from or receive treatment from a doctor or dentist:",
        "examples": [
          "I have an appointment at the doctor's/dentist's/physician's office on Tuesday.",
          "In the days after the accident, the doctor saw him in two office visits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position of authority and responsibility in a government or other organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the office of vice president",
          "As chairman of the association, he held office for over 20 years.",
          "The Socialist party has been in office (= governing)/out of office (= not governing) for almost ten years.",
          "She's held various offices during her time in government.",
          "The new President takes office on January 20th."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a department of the national government in Britain, or an official government organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the Home Office",
          "the Foreign Office",
          "the Office of Fair Trading"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in a building where a business is carried on by people working at desks (= special tables) used for writing and for holding telephones and computers:",
        "examples": [
          "an office building",
          "I didn’t leave the office until nearly 8 o’clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An office is also the place of business where a doctor, lawyer, or other professional sees people:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor’s office was filled with people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a government department:",
        "examples": [
          "the Office of Management and Budget",
          "the Patent Office"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position of authority and responsibility in a government or other organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] elective office",
          "[ C ] the office of executive vice president",
          "[ U ] The governor retired after 12 years in office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or building in which people work, especially sitting at desks with computers, phones, etc., as a part of a business or other organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting is at their offices in San Diego.",
          "local/regional/overseas office It would be so much easier if they delegated the authority to the regional office.",
          "set up/open an office The company has just set up an office in New York.",
          "Firms eligible for the fund are those that have a branch office in the region.",
          "office jobs/work",
          "office staff/workers",
          "office supplies/equipment/furniture",
          "A large open plan office can be made up of one main room with tens or hundreds of people working in the same space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's place of work:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't leave the office until 7p.m. most days.",
          "He's not in the office right now; he's out at a meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room in which one person, or a small number of people, works:",
        "examples": [
          "in my/your/her, etc. office Please come and see me in my office later.",
          "They share an office and consult each other on all important decisions.",
          "John uses the spare room at home as an office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or part of a building where you can get information, buy tickets, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a ticket/enquiry office"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where a doctor or dentist sees their patients:",
        "examples": [
          "She sees most of her patients at her downtown office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position of authority and responsibility in a government or other organization:",
        "examples": [
          "be in/out of office The new president has now been in office for over a year.",
          "hold/leave/take office In the five years she's held office, she has initiated many changes within the Department of Justice.",
          "He's held various offices during his time as minister.",
          "public/executive/corporate office"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a department of the national government, or an official government organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the Home Office",
          "the Foreign Office",
          "the Office of Fair Trading",
          "the Office of Thrift Supervision"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "official": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a position of responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "He visited China in his official capacity as America's trade representative.",
          "Number Ten Downing Street is the British prime minister's official residence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreed to or arranged by people in positions of authority:",
        "examples": [
          "the official photos of the president's tour of India",
          "The Queen will attend the official opening of the theatre in June.",
          "There is to be an official inquiry into the incident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a piece of information is official, it has been announced publicly with authority:",
        "examples": [
          "Their engagement is now official.",
          "Inflation has fallen below two percent, and that's official."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An official language is one that is used by the government of a country when making its laws, in official documents, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Arabic is the official language of about 20 countries.",
          "There was a vote on which language should become the official one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a government/trade-union/council official"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, a person who is in charge of making sure players follow the rules :",
        "examples": [
          "The official blew the whistle when the ball went out of bounds.",
          "The coach was arguing with the official who had awarded the penalty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a senior official"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with or arranged by someone in a position of responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "an official announcement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreed to or arranged by people in positions of authority:",
        "examples": [
          "The trust is expected to receive official permission to sell its shares.",
          "We obtained official documents that were necessary to start the work.",
          "An official inquiry is currently investigating some of the most serious allegations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that has been announced publicly by someone in a position of authority:",
        "examples": [
          "So far, there has been no official announcement from the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to your work rather than your personal life:",
        "examples": [
          "He was acting in his official capacity.",
          "Even on official business they still find time for a little tourism.",
          "I accompanied the minister on his official visit to Prague."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a position of responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "They chose him as their official representative in the talks with the management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a trade union/government official"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "officially": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "formally and in a way agreed to or arranged by people in positions of authority:",
        "examples": [
          "The royal engagement was announced officially this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as stated or accepted by people publicly but not privately or as things really are:",
        "examples": [
          "Well, officially I am on holiday this week, but I'm just catching up on some reports I have to finish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or relating to a position of responsibility that you hold:",
        "examples": [
          "He has not visited the country officially since his election, only in a private capacity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "formally and in a way that is agreed to and arranged by people in positions of authority:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposed merger was announced officially by the CEO today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as stated or accepted by people publicly, although it may not be true:",
        "examples": [
          "Officially he's in charge but in fact his deputy makes most of the decisions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a position of responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "She has been asked to represent the department officially."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "officials": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a position of responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "He visited China in his official capacity as America's trade representative.",
          "Number Ten Downing Street is the British prime minister's official residence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreed to or arranged by people in positions of authority:",
        "examples": [
          "the official photos of the president's tour of India",
          "The Queen will attend the official opening of the theatre in June.",
          "There is to be an official inquiry into the incident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a piece of information is official, it has been announced publicly with authority:",
        "examples": [
          "Their engagement is now official.",
          "Inflation has fallen below two percent, and that's official."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An official language is one that is used by the government of a country when making its laws, in official documents, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Arabic is the official language of about 20 countries.",
          "There was a vote on which language should become the official one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a government/trade-union/council official"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, a person who is in charge of making sure players follow the rules :",
        "examples": [
          "The official blew the whistle when the ball went out of bounds.",
          "The coach was arguing with the official who had awarded the penalty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a senior official"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with or arranged by someone in a position of responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "an official announcement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreed to or arranged by people in positions of authority:",
        "examples": [
          "The trust is expected to receive official permission to sell its shares.",
          "We obtained official documents that were necessary to start the work.",
          "An official inquiry is currently investigating some of the most serious allegations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that has been announced publicly by someone in a position of authority:",
        "examples": [
          "So far, there has been no official announcement from the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to your work rather than your personal life:",
        "examples": [
          "He was acting in his official capacity.",
          "Even on official business they still find time for a little tourism.",
          "I accompanied the minister on his official visit to Prague."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a position of responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "They chose him as their official representative in the talks with the management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a trade union/government official"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "officiant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who performs the ceremony at a funeral, wedding (= an event at which two people get married), etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We can help you find a suitable secular officiant for a funeral.",
          "I would highly recommend her for anyone that requires an officiant for their wedding ceremony."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "officiate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of or to lead a ceremony or other public event:",
        "examples": [
          "A priest officiated at the wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of a sports event and make decisions about the rules of play, or to lead a ceremony or other public event:",
        "examples": [
          "Lambert was a football official for three decades and officiated in ten postseason games.",
          "A judge officiated at the wedding."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "officiating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of or to lead a ceremony or other public event:",
        "examples": [
          "A priest officiated at the wedding."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "offload": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something that you do not want by giving it to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "I managed to offload some of our old furniture onto a friend who just bought a house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage to sell or give something that you do not want to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "It's difficult to offload a property that has faults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take goods off a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "offload sth from/onto sth It has taken them a long time to offload the stock from the boats.",
          "offload sth onto sth Ships offload cargo onto smaller boats for delivery to the sites."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "offs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "away from a place or position, especially the present place, position, or time:",
        "examples": [
          "He drove off at the most incredible speed.",
          "Keep the dog on the lead or he'll just run off.",
          "Someone ran off with (= took) my pen.",
          "off to She's off to Canada next week.",
          "I saw her off (= said goodbye) at the station.",
          "far off Finals are so far off that I'm not even thinking about them yet.",
          "UK I'm off now - see you tomorrow.",
          "UK If we can get off (= leave) early tomorrow morning we'll avoid most of the traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with actions in which something is removed or removes itself from another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Take your jacket off.",
          "One of my buttons has come off.",
          "She had all her hair cut off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of machines, electrical devices, lights, etc.) not operating because of not being switched on:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure the computers are all off before you go home.",
          "turn/switch something off Turn/Switch the light/engine/television off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of money) taken away from the original price:",
        "examples": [
          "You can get some money off if you pay cash.",
          "There's 40 percent off this week on all winter coats.",
          "There was $40 or $50 off most jackets in the store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not at work; at home or on holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "take/have something off I'm going to take/have some time off to work on my house.",
          "off sick She was off sick last week.",
          "He's off at the moment - can I get him to call you back?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in such a way as to be separated:",
        "examples": [
          "shut/close something off The police have shut/closed off all streets leading to the city.",
          "The area in the park where the kids play is fenced off for safety reasons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in such a way as to be completely absent, especially because of having been used or killed:",
        "examples": [
          "kill something off It says on the bottle that it kills off all known germs.",
          "pay something off It'll take some time before she manages to pay off all her debts.",
          "The good thing about exercise is that it burns off calories.",
          "finish something off Between us we managed to finish off several bottles of wine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in such a way as to get rid of something:",
        "examples": [
          "walk something off We went out for a while to walk off some of our dinner.",
          "sleep something off He's gone to sleep off a headache.",
          "There's no point in getting upset about what he said - you just have to laugh it off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form nouns referring to a situation in which two or more people or teams compete against each other to see who is the winner:",
        "examples": [
          "bake off the BBC series, the Great British Bake Off",
          "dance off Audience applause determines the winner of each dance-off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "down or away from a place, position, or time, especially the present place, position, or time:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a \"Keep off the grass\" sign.",
          "All the berries had dropped off the tree.",
          "He fell off his bike.",
          "We're still a long way off our target of $30,000.",
          "I hope she knows where to get off (= leave) the bus/train.",
          "How far off finishing the project are we? (= How much more is there to do?)",
          "a long way off UK We've been working on the flat for six months now but we're still a long way off finishing.",
          "UK We're not far off (= we are quite near) London now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with actions in which something is removed or removes itself from another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't get the lid off this jar.",
          "Has anyone taken a book off my desk?",
          "Could you cut me a small piece off that big white cheese?",
          "Take your feet off that seat, young man!",
          "I don't like taking money off you (= asking you for money)!",
          "Get off me! (= Stop touching me!)",
          "not standard I got the knife off of him before he ran away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not liking or taking something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been off his food ever since he had the stomach upset.",
          "She's well enough to be off the medicine now.",
          "She's been off drugs for a year now.",
          "come off UK The doctor says he can come off the tablets.",
          "go off UK I used to love coffee but I've gone off it (= stopped liking it) recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near to:",
        "examples": [
          "just off He lives just off the main road.",
          "It's an island off the east coast of Spain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an arranged event) stopped or given up:",
        "examples": [
          "The wedding's off - she's decided she's too young to settle down.",
          "informal It's all off (= the relationship is over) between Kim and Mike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a particular amount or number, especially of money:",
        "examples": [
          "well-off Andrew must be so well-off (= rich) by now.",
          "badly-off I think they're fairly badly-off (= poor) now that David has lost his job.",
          "well off for UK I'm quite well off for (= have a lot of) sweaters.",
          "off for UK How are you off for money? (= do you have enough?)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "below the usual standard or rate:",
        "examples": [
          "off day I'm having an off day today - I just can't seem to do anything right!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food and drink) no longer fresh or good to eat or drink because of being too old:",
        "examples": [
          "This milk smells off.",
          "go off I'd better eat this cheese before it goes off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food in a restaurant) not available at that particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sorry, sir, the salmon is off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not thinking or worrying about other people's feelings; rude:",
        "examples": [
          "a bit off He didn't even call her on her birthday - I thought that was a bit off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of leaving somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "ready for the off Are we ready for the off, then?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from the beginning, when someone first starts to do something or a process first starts:",
        "examples": [
          "She and I got on well right from the off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, the right side of the field for a right-handed batter or the left-side of the field for a left-handed batter:",
        "examples": [
          "The captain moved the fielder from off to on.",
          "She tapped the ball in front of square on the off side and ran through for a single."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They offed him and dumped his body in the swamp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a machine, electrical device, light, etc.) not operating because it is not switched on:",
        "examples": [
          "Was the computer on or off when you left?",
          "Turn the engine off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not at work or school, esp. being at home or on vacation:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m going to take a week off to work on my house.",
          "I’m off next week.",
          "The kids get off early from school today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To be off duty is to not be working, usually because you have finished work for the day:",
        "examples": [
          "She goes off duty at midnight.",
          "An off-duty police officer on his way home interrupted a crime in progress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "below the usual standard or rate:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales have been off this month.",
          "He’s a good tennis player but had an off day and lost in straight sets.",
          "They took 10% off (= below the usual price) because I paid in cash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an arranged event) stopped or given up in advance:",
        "examples": [
          "Last night’s baseball game was called off because of rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "away from a place or position, esp. the present place or position:",
        "examples": [
          "He drove off at high speed.",
          "She’s off to Canada next week.",
          "The sign says, \"Keep off the grass.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with actions in which something is removed or removes itself from another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I’ll take my jacket off.",
          "I can’t get the lid off this jar.",
          "He fell off his bike.",
          "Did you leave the phone off the hook (= not put back in such a way that a call is ended)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "far away in time or space:",
        "examples": [
          "Graduation is still a long way off.",
          "That’s not the right answer, but you’re not far off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near to:",
        "examples": [
          "The island is just off the coast of Florida."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in such a way as to be taken away or removed, esp. because of having been used or killed:",
        "examples": [
          "to pay off debts",
          "Exercise burns off fat.",
          "They were all killed off by disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in such a way as to be separated:",
        "examples": [
          "to mark off 10 feet",
          "The children’s play area is fenced off for safety reasons."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "offset": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to balance one influence against an opposing influence, so that there is no great difference as a result:",
        "examples": [
          "The extra cost of travelling to work is offset by the lower price of houses here.",
          "UK He keeps his petrol receipts because petrol is one of the expenses that he can offset against tax (= can show to the government as being a business cost, and so not pay tax)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay for things that will reduce carbon dioxide in order to reduce the damage caused by carbon dioxide that you produce:",
        "examples": [
          "We offset all our long-haul flights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to balance one influence against an opposing influence so that no great difference results:",
        "examples": [
          "The extra cost of commuting to work from the suburbs is offset by cheaper rents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to balance one effect against an opposing effect, so that there is no great difference as a result:",
        "examples": [
          "The price of petrol products was offset by a decline in motor vehicle prices.",
          "offset sth against sth Offset any losses against your overall income."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay an amount of money when you do something, for example travelling by air, that produces a lot of harmful waste products. The money is used to do something that protects against climate change, such as planting trees:",
        "examples": [
          "When we are forced to travel by air, we always check the box to choose to offset our flights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to pay a person or organization less money than you owe them because they also owe you money:",
        "examples": [
          "What is the position regarding the offset of one debt against the other?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a payment that is used to reduce the effect of another payment:",
        "examples": [
          "The Australian government has announced changes to its tax offset rules for overseas production."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a payment that is made or an action that is done in order to pay for or reduce the harmful effect that something has on the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "carbon offset",
          "You have the opportunity to purchase an offset when you book your flights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "offshore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "away from or at a distance from the coast:",
        "examples": [
          "offshore engineering",
          "an offshore breeze",
          "The wind was blowing offshore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of companies and banks) based in a different country with different tax rules that cost less money:",
        "examples": [
          "offshore banking/funds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to base a business or part of a business in a different country, usually because this is cheaper:",
        "examples": [
          "American companies have been offshoring for decades.",
          "The shoe factory has been offshored to Mexico."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "away from or at a distance from the land:",
        "examples": [
          "an offshore oil rig"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Offshore businesses, banks, or accounts are located in an island country or a country away from your own country.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe companies or investments that are based in a country that is not the home country and that has lower tax, weaker laws, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "an offshore bank/company/investment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the business activities of a company that happen in a different country to the one where the company is based, where costs may be lower:",
        "examples": [
          "The subject of offshore jobs is one of the most politically charged this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected to the production of oil and gas at a distance from the land or under the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "offshore reserves of oil",
          "Drilling offshore oil is still profitable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have work done in another country, often because costs are lower there:",
        "examples": [
          "Product design is relatively difficult to offshore."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "offspring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the young of an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "In the case of the guinea pig, the number of offspring varies between two and five."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's children:",
        "examples": [
          "Tom's sister came over on Saturday with all her offspring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the young of an animal, or a person’s children:",
        "examples": [
          "Champion horses have numerous offspring."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "offstage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behind, at, or to the side of the stage, so that people who are watching cannot see:",
        "examples": [
          "He never actually appears in the second half of the play - you just hear his voice offstage.",
          "The figure is raised high in the air by three men who carry her slowly offstage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a performer, actor, etc.) when not acting in a play or film, etc., or not taking part in some other kind of performance:",
        "examples": [
          "When we go offstage, we are normal people.",
          "The actress had some hard times off-stage.",
          "Off stage, the young ballet dancer plied other trades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "off the stage, or happening behind or at the side of the stage, so that people who are watching cannot see:",
        "examples": [
          "Offstage performers are hidden from view as they wait in the wings.",
          "An off-stage choir can be heard singing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for describing a performer, actor, etc. or their behaviour when they are not acting in a play or film, etc. or not taking part in some other kind of performance:",
        "examples": [
          "The actor became well-known for his offstage exploits.",
          "Before the interview, she made it clear that her off-stage life was off limits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behind or at the side of the stage, so that people who are watching cannot see:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear someone shouting offstage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oft": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "often:",
        "examples": [
          "that oft-repeated cliché, \"time heals a broken heart\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "often": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "many times:",
        "examples": [
          "I often see him in the garden.",
          "How often do you wash your hair?",
          "I don't often drink beer.",
          "It's not often that you meet someone who you're instantly attracted to.",
          "I don't see my parents as often as I'd like to.",
          "Christmas is often mild in this country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot or many times; frequently:",
        "examples": [
          "She was often late for class.",
          "I don’t see my parents as often as I’d like to."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oftentimes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "on many occasions:",
        "examples": [
          "Oftentimes a company will contribute toward an employee's moving expenses.",
          "He would oftentimes prefer to be alone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ogling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at someone with obvious sexual interest:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw you ogling the woman in the red dress!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ogre": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large frightening character in children's stories who eats children",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fierce and frightening person:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of my teachers were real ogres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a frightening, fierce, or ugly person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ohio": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the northeastern US, whose capital city is Columbus:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a teacher who lives in Ohio.",
          "Ohio was the largest producer of sugar at the time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "petroleum (= the black oil obtained from under the earth's surface from which petrol comes):",
        "examples": [
          "drilling for oil",
          "the oil industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick liquid that comes from petroleum, used as a fuel and for making parts of machines move easily:",
        "examples": [
          "diesel/lubricating oil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smooth thick liquid produced from plants or animals that is used in cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "olive/corn/vegetable/sunflower oil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smooth thick liquid that is used to improve the appearance or quality of the skin or hair:",
        "examples": [
          "bath oil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick paints with an oil base, used for painting pictures:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you paint in oils or watercolours?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put oil on something, especially a machine, usually to make it work more easily without sticking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick, liquid fat obtained from plants which does not mix with water and is used esp. in cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] vegetable/corn/olive oil",
          "[ U ] I like oil and vinegar on my salad.",
          "[ C ] These cookies are made with soybean and palm oils."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, liquid substance that burns and is used as fuel or as a lubricant (= substance that helps connecting parts move easily), or the thick liquid taken from under the ground which oil, gasoline, and other products are made from:",
        "examples": [
          "motor oil",
          "fuel/heating oil",
          "Change your car’s oil every 12,000 miles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of a number of thick liquid substances that do not dissolve in water and are used in beauty products, paints, medicines, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add oil to something so it works better:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil the door hinges so they stop squeaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put oil on a pan or other surface that you cook on to keep things from sticking to it:",
        "examples": [
          "Lightly oil the grill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick liquid that comes from under the Earth's surface and is used as a fuel and for making plastics, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "More than 6,000 rigs were drilling for oil and gas.",
          "The oil price increase is a genuine concern.",
          "The oil exporting countries might not be able to meet rising world consumption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put oil on something, especially a machine, to make it work more easily without sticking:",
        "examples": [
          "You may need to oil the wheels and joints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it easier for something to happen, especially in business or politics:",
        "examples": [
          "The new proposal will oil the wheels of deal-making by ensuring that the negotiations get off to a quicker start."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oiled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put oil on something, especially a machine, usually to make it work more easily without sticking",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "oils": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thick paints with an oil base, used for painting pictures:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you paint in oils or watercolours?",
          "She's teaching us how to use oils and acrylics.",
          "All of these artists used oils.",
          "Later, she began to paint in oils.",
          "It's a three-quarter portrait in oils of a young man and his dog.",
          "He produced a series of abstract paintings in oils."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "consisting of or similar to oil:",
        "examples": [
          "an oily liquid"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered in oil or containing a lot of oil:",
        "examples": [
          "an oily rag",
          "oily fish",
          "I have oily skin (= it produces a lot of oil)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too friendly and polite in a way that is not sincere",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "like oil, or containing or covered with oil:",
        "examples": [
          "an oily liquid",
          "oily skin/hair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered in or containing a lot of oil:",
        "examples": [
          "an oily rag"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oink": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in children's books) used in writing to represent the noise that a pig makes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the noise that a pig makes:",
        "examples": [
          "He came up to the fence and oinked a little bit.",
          "I think he was oinking because he knew something was wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound made by a pig",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ointment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick substance, usually containing medicine, that is put on the skin where it is sore or where there is an injury, in order to cure it:",
        "examples": [
          "eye ointment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, oily substance, usually containing medicine, that is put on skin where you feel sore or on an injury:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] germicidal ointment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ok": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you agree with something or agree to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'll pay you back tomorrow.\" \"OK, no problem.\"",
          "\"Could you pick me up from work?\" \"OK, what time?\"",
          "I mean, OK (= I accept that), I wasn't exactly polite to him, but I don't think I was that rude!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to check that someone understands something or that they agree to something:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to add more vinegar, OK?",
          "I'll see you at 6.30, okay?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a way of showing that you are going to take action or start something new:",
        "examples": [
          "Okay, let's go.",
          "Okay then, if you're ready we'll start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the middle of a sentence as a way of pausing:",
        "examples": [
          "We saw these guys, okay, so we went up to them and started talking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreed or acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "Is it okay if I bring a friend to the party?",
          "If it's okay by/with you, I'll come over tomorrow instead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a satisfactory state or of a satisfactory quality:",
        "examples": [
          "How's Paula? Is she okay after her fall yesterday?",
          "Are you OK? You look very pale.",
          "\"Is everything OK with you?\" \"Yes, fine.\"",
          "I'll just check that the car's okay - that noise from the engine doesn't sound good!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not bad but certainly not good:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Did you have a good dinner out last night?\" \"It was okay - I've definitely had better.\"",
          "Her voice is OK, but it's nothing special."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a satisfactory way:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything was going OK until the printer stopped working.",
          "Did you sleep okay?",
          "I just called to make sure that you got there okay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Have the committee OK'd your proposal?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "permission:",
        "examples": [
          "He got the OK to go ahead with his project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Oklahoma: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreed or acceptable; all right :",
        "examples": [
          "Is it OK if I bring a friend to the party?",
          "\"Will you lend me ten bucks?\" \"OK.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a satisfactory state or of a satisfactory quality; all right :",
        "examples": [
          "Are you OK? You look pale.",
          "I hope you got home OK."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "OK is used to mean not bad but also not very good:",
        "examples": [
          "Her voice is OK, but it’s nothing special."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreement about or permission to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ll start building as soon as we get the OK from the owner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a way of showing that you are going to take action or start doing or saying something new:",
        "examples": [
          "OK, let’s go."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "okey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "oklahoma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the southern US, whose capital city is Oklahoma City:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an area the size of Oklahoma.",
          "They own a restaurant in Oklahoma."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "okra": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the small green pods from a tropical plant eaten as a vegetable or used to make foods such as soup thicker, or the plant itself",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant with long, green pods (= seed containers) that are used as a vegetable",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "olden": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "from a long time ago:",
        "examples": [
          "There weren't things like televisions and computers in the olden days.",
          "In olden times, people rarely travelled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from a long time ago:",
        "examples": [
          "olden times/days"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "older": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having lived or existed for many years:",
        "examples": [
          "an old man",
          "We're all getting older.",
          "I was shocked by how old he looked.",
          "Now come on, you're old enough to tie your own shoelaces, Carlos.",
          "I'm too old to be out in the clubs every night.",
          "a beautiful old farm house in the country",
          "a battered old car",
          "That's an old joke - I've heard it about a thousand times.",
          "I think this cheese is old, judging by the smell of it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unsuitable because intended for older people:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't you think that book is too old for you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe or ask about someone's age:",
        "examples": [
          "How old is your father?",
          "Rosie's six years old now.",
          "It's not very dignified behaviour for a 54-year-old man.",
          "He's a couple of years older than me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from a period in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw my old English teacher last time I went home.",
          "He bought me a new phone to replace my old one.",
          "She showed me her old school.",
          "I saw an old boyfriend of mine.",
          "In my old job I had less responsibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a language when it was in an early stage in its development:",
        "examples": [
          "Both words come to us from Old English."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a friend) known for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "She's one of my oldest friends - we met in kindergarten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before someone's name when you are referring to or talking to them, to show that you know that person well and like them:",
        "examples": [
          "There's old Sara working away in the corner.",
          "I hear poor old Frank's lost his job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old people considered together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "These cuts in services will particularly affect the old."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having lived or existed for a long time in comparison to others of the same kind:",
        "examples": [
          "An old man lives there with his dog.",
          "They have a beautiful old farm house in the country.",
          "She got very depressed in her old age (= the time of her life when she was old)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a friend) known for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s one of my oldest friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml Old is also used to show that you know and like someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Poor old Frank broke his arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a particular age, or an age suited to a particular activity or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "a 14-year-old",
          "Charlie is older than I.",
          "You’re old enough to know better."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from a previous time or a period in the past; former :",
        "examples": [
          "Our old house in Lakewood burned down.",
          "Sharon gave her old skates to her younger cousin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oldest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having lived or existed for many years:",
        "examples": [
          "an old man",
          "We're all getting older.",
          "I was shocked by how old he looked.",
          "Now come on, you're old enough to tie your own shoelaces, Carlos.",
          "I'm too old to be out in the clubs every night.",
          "a beautiful old farm house in the country",
          "a battered old car",
          "That's an old joke - I've heard it about a thousand times.",
          "I think this cheese is old, judging by the smell of it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unsuitable because intended for older people:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't you think that book is too old for you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe or ask about someone's age:",
        "examples": [
          "How old is your father?",
          "Rosie's six years old now.",
          "It's not very dignified behaviour for a 54-year-old man.",
          "He's a couple of years older than me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from a period in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw my old English teacher last time I went home.",
          "He bought me a new phone to replace my old one.",
          "She showed me her old school.",
          "I saw an old boyfriend of mine.",
          "In my old job I had less responsibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a language when it was in an early stage in its development:",
        "examples": [
          "Both words come to us from Old English."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a friend) known for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "She's one of my oldest friends - we met in kindergarten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before someone's name when you are referring to or talking to them, to show that you know that person well and like them:",
        "examples": [
          "There's old Sara working away in the corner.",
          "I hear poor old Frank's lost his job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old people considered together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "These cuts in services will particularly affect the old."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having lived or existed for a long time in comparison to others of the same kind:",
        "examples": [
          "An old man lives there with his dog.",
          "They have a beautiful old farm house in the country.",
          "She got very depressed in her old age (= the time of her life when she was old)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a friend) known for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s one of my oldest friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml Old is also used to show that you know and like someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Poor old Frank broke his arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a particular age, or an age suited to a particular activity or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "a 14-year-old",
          "Charlie is older than I.",
          "You’re old enough to know better."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from a previous time or a period in the past; former :",
        "examples": [
          "Our old house in Lakewood burned down.",
          "Sharon gave her old skates to her younger cousin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oldie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an old popular song:",
        "examples": [
          "golden oldies from the 60s"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something, esp. a song, movie, or joke, that was popular long ago:",
        "examples": [
          "That radio station plays only golden oldies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oldies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an old popular song:",
        "examples": [
          "golden oldies from the 60s"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something, esp. a song, movie, or joke, that was popular long ago:",
        "examples": [
          "That radio station plays only golden oldies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "olfactory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with the ability to smell:",
        "examples": [
          "the olfactory nerve"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "olive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small bitter green or black fruit that is eaten or used to produce oil, or a Mediterranean tree on which this fruit grows:",
        "examples": [
          "olive groves"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, oval fruit eaten raw or cooked or pressed to make oil, or the evergreen tree on which this fruit grows",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Olive is also a dark, yellow-green color.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "olives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small bitter green or black fruit that is eaten or used to produce oil, or a Mediterranean tree on which this fruit grows:",
        "examples": [
          "olive groves"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, oval fruit eaten raw or cooked or pressed to make oil, or the evergreen tree on which this fruit grows",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Olive is also a dark, yellow-green color.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "olympian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having the qualities of a god:",
        "examples": [
          "She has maintained an Olympian detachment from (= avoided being involved with and worried by) the everyday business of the office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competitor in the Olympic Games",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competitor in the Olympics",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "olympic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the Olympics:",
        "examples": [
          "the International Olympic Committee",
          "an Olympic gold medallist"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "olympics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of international sports competitions that happen once every four years:",
        "examples": [
          "the Summer/Winter Olympics",
          "The Olympics are held every four years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "international winter and summer sports competitions, each taking place every four years, but not in the same year:",
        "examples": [
          "She won a gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, in 1998."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "olympus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the highest mountain in Greece, situated in the northern part of the country. The Ancient Greeks considered it to be the home of the gods:",
        "examples": [
          "Mount Olympus was the highest mountain in Ancient Greece, situated in a range between Macedonia and Thessaly.",
          "The gods on Olympus probably did nothing else all day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "omega": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the 24th and last letter of the Greek alphabet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "omelet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dish made by mixing eggs together and frying them, often with small pieces of other food such as cheese or vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "a cheese/mushroom omelet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "eggs with their yellow and transparent parts mixed together, cooked in a pan, and usually folded over some other food:",
        "examples": [
          "a cheese/mushroom omelet"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "omelets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dish made by mixing eggs together and frying them, often with small pieces of other food such as cheese or vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "a cheese/mushroom omelet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "eggs with their yellow and transparent parts mixed together, cooked in a pan, and usually folded over some other food:",
        "examples": [
          "a cheese/mushroom omelet"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "omen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is considered to be a sign of how a future event will take place:",
        "examples": [
          "The team's final victory of the season is a good omen for the playoffs, which start next week.",
          "a bad omen",
          "Many people believe that a broken mirror is an omen of bad luck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event that is thought to tell something about the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Scoring that goal was an omen of things to come."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ominous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suggesting that something unpleasant is likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "There was an ominous silence when I asked whether my contract was going to be renewed.",
          "The engine had been making an ominous sound all the way from my parents' house.",
          "ominous dark clouds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suggesting something unpleasant will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "an ominous silence"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "omission": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of not including something or someone that should have been included, or something or someone that has not been included that should have been:",
        "examples": [
          "Measures to control child employment are a glaring (= very obvious) omission from new legislation to protect children.",
          "There are some serious errors and omissions in the book.",
          "The fans believed that the omission of Heacock from the team was a serious mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not including something that should have been included, or the thing that is not included:",
        "examples": [
          "We are not responsible for the omission of information from this website.",
          "The document contained a lot of errors, omissions, and exaggerations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "omit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fail to include or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She was omitted from the list of contributors to the report.",
          "The Prince's tour conveniently omitted the most deprived areas of the city.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] formal She omitted to mention that she would be away next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to include or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d be upset if my name were omitted from the list of contributors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oncologist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a doctor who studies and treats tumours (= masses of cells, as in cancer) in the body:",
        "examples": [
          "His oncologist suggested that he join the clinical trial.",
          "The surgeon fixed an appointment with a leading oncologist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oncology": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the study and treatment of tumours (= masses of cells) in the body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ones": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 1:",
        "examples": [
          "He had two slices and I only had one.",
          "She'll be one year old tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "One of their daughters has just had a baby.",
          "EMI is one of the world's largest record companies.",
          "Finding a cure for cancer is one of the biggest challenges facing medical researchers.",
          "Our organization is just one of many charities that are providing famine relief in the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a time in the future that is not yet decided:",
        "examples": [
          "Why don't we meet for lunch one day next week?",
          "I'd like to go skiing one Christmas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a particular occasion while avoiding stating the exact moment:",
        "examples": [
          "One night we stayed up talking till dawn.",
          "He was attacked as he was walking home from work late one afternoon.",
          "One moment he says he loves me, the next moment he's asking for a divorce.",
          "She never seems to know what she's doing from one minute to the next."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single thing; not two or more:",
        "examples": [
          "Eat them one at a time (= separately).",
          "I think we should paint the bedroom all one (= in a single) colour.",
          "UK Do you think five of us will manage to squeeze into the one car?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "combined in a single person or object:",
        "examples": [
          "With this model you get a radio, CD player, and MP3 dock all in one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when saying there is no other person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the one person you can rely on in an emergency.",
          "This may be your one and only (= only ever) opportunity to meet her.",
          "My final guest on tonight's show needs no introduction. Please welcome the one and only Michael Jordan!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before the name of someone who is not known:",
        "examples": [
          "Her solicitor is one John Wintersgill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize an adjective:",
        "examples": [
          "His mother is one (= a very) generous woman.",
          "That's one (= a very) big ice cream cone you have there.",
          "It was one hell of a (= a very great) shock to find out I'd lost my job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a particular thing or person within a group or range of things or people that are possible or available:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a few books on Chinese food. You can borrow one if you want.",
          "Which one would you like?",
          "Please make a copy for everybody in the office and a few extra ones for the visitors.",
          "\"Which cake would you like?\" \"The one in the front.\"",
          "French croissants are so much better than the ones we get here.",
          "There were lots of people watching, and not one of them offered to help.",
          "I've received no replies to my job applications - not a single one (= none).",
          "Chris is the one (= the person) with curly brown hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to never do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not one to criticize other people, as you know."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never been one for staying out late.",
          "He's a great one for the ladies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to talk about one person or thing compared with other similar or related people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "They look so similar it's often difficult to distinguish one from the other.",
          "You may have one or the other, but not both.",
          "Crime and freedom are inseparable. You can't have one without the other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any person, but not a particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "One has an obligation to one's friends.",
          "One ought to make the effort to vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person speaking or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "Of course, one (= I) would be delighted to dine with the Queen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "1:",
        "examples": [
          "I have one brother and two sisters.",
          "Paula rented a one-room studio apartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "One can also mean one o’clock.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not two or more:",
        "examples": [
          "There are too many of us to fit in just one car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a particular thing or person within a group or range of things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "There are lots of flavors – which one would you like?",
          "He advised workers around him, especially the younger ones, to be patient.",
          "Kayla is the one with dark brown hair.",
          "Make sure the ones that we've got there do what you want them to do.",
          "She is one beautiful woman (= she is very beautiful).",
          "Why don’t we meet for lunch one day next week?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To be one of a group of people or things is to be a member of that group:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s one of the most popular songs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when saying there is no other person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s the one person you can rely on in an emergency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any person, but not a particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "One ought to make the effort to vote."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ongoing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continuing to exist or develop, or happening at the present moment:",
        "examples": [
          "an ongoing investigation/process/project",
          "No agreement has yet been reached and the negotiations are still ongoing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuing to exist, happen, or develop:",
        "examples": [
          "The investigation is ongoing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "onion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vegetable with a strong smell and flavour, made up of several layers surrounding each other tightly in a round shape, usually brown or red on the outside and white inside:",
        "examples": [
          "I always cry when I'm chopping onions.",
          "Fry the onion and garlic for about two minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant with a round, edible root having a strong smell and flavor",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "onions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vegetable with a strong smell and flavour, made up of several layers surrounding each other tightly in a round shape, usually brown or red on the outside and white inside:",
        "examples": [
          "I always cry when I'm chopping onions.",
          "Fry the onion and garlic for about two minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant with a round, edible root having a strong smell and flavor",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "online": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Online products, services, or information can be bought or used on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "an online newspaper/magazine/dictionary",
          "online banking/shopping"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a person's use of the internet, especially on social media (= websites and computer programs that allow people to communicate and share things on the internet):",
        "examples": [
          "His parents have no access to his online life.",
          "People with a big online presence often have bad things written about them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "spending a lot of time using the internet, especially on social media (= websites and computer programs that allow people to communicate and share things on the internet), and therefore very influenced by it:",
        "examples": [
          "Am I too online?",
          "Relationships work best when only one partner is very online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bought, used, etc. using the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you like to shop online?",
          "go online This dictionary went online in 1999."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to use email or the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll send you my email address once I'm online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected to a system:",
        "examples": [
          "The new power station is expected to be online by July.",
          "When will the new factory come online (= start production)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using a computer to communicate with other computers, or of or about a computer that is connected to another computer:",
        "examples": [
          "I went online to see if I got any e-mail.",
          "The computer isn’t on-line now, so the phone line is available."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available or done on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "an online account/database/magazine Opening an online bank account couldn't be easier.",
          "online trading/advertising/shopping There has been a increase in online trading by individuals.",
          "The company built an online presence with its Web site.",
          "online retailers/investors"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bought, done, or used on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "All our products are readily available online.",
          "do/trade/work online The chain of 315 stores also trades online.",
          "buy sth/order sth/shop online Shoppers are getting used to buying online.",
          "apply/book online Compare more than 400 credit cards and apply online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or become connected to the internet so that you can use its services:",
        "examples": [
          "I went online to look for a cheap flight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be connected to a system and start production of goods, energy, services, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A gas field producing an estimated 20 million cubic meters a day is scheduled to come online by the end of next year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "onlookers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who watches something that is happening in a public place but is not involved in it:",
        "examples": [
          "A crowd of curious onlookers soon gathered to see what was happening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who watches something happening but is not involved in it:",
        "examples": [
          "The building was demolished before a crowd of nearly 200 onlookers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ono": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for or near(est) offer: used in advertisements for things that people are trying to sell to show that they will accept slightly less money than the price they are asking for:",
        "examples": [
          "Ladies' bike - excellent condition. £80 o.n.o."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for or nearest offer: used in advertisements for used goods or other products that someone is selling to say that they will accept slightly less than the price stated:",
        "examples": [
          "Child's bike for sale - £100 ono."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "onset": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the moment at which something begins, and especially something uncomfortable or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "the onset of winter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first part of a syllable",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an illness or medical condition) starting at the stated time or in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "early-onset dementia",
          "sudden-onset hearing loss"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We have to get the roof fixed before the onset of winter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "onslaught": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very powerful attack:",
        "examples": [
          "It is unlikely that his forces could withstand an enemy onslaught for very long.",
          "Scotland's onslaught on Wales in the second half of the match earned them a 4–1 victory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a violent and forceful attack:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. With the nice weather, the beach towns are expecting an onslaught of tourists."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "onstage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "onto or on a stage so the people watching can see:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience cheered as the band walked onstage for another encore.",
          "I was terrified the first time I got up on-stage.",
          "What's it like when people throw their underwear at you on stage?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a performer, actor, etc.) when acting in a play or film, etc., or taking part in some other kind of performance, rather than in real life:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very mild-mannered in real life but onstage, he's crazy.",
          "The characters have to remain \"chic\" at all times, something they have found easier on-stage than off it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening on the stage, so the people watching can see:",
        "examples": [
          "Have there been any difficult onstage moments?",
          "An on-stage accident badly injured one of the dancers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": ":",
        "examples": [
          "The dancers' partners were said to be jealous of the couple's onstage sexual chemistry.",
          "Her shyness is quite at odds with her on-stage demeanour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on the stage of a theater or other place where people are performing:",
        "examples": [
          "Rock stars usually show up onstage looking just the way you want them to."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ontario": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a province (= a large area that is governed as part of a country) of eastern Canada, whose capital city is Toronto:",
        "examples": [
          "Canada's capital, Ottawa, is also the second-largest city in Ontario, with a regional population of close to 1.5 million people.",
          "The tunnel crosses the Detroit River in Windsor, Ontario."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "onward": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moving forward to a later time or a more distant (= farther away) place:",
        "examples": [
          "the onward march of time",
          "UK If you are continuing on an onward flight, your bags will be transferred automatically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "further on in place or time:",
        "examples": [
          "The geese continued onward, heading south."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "onwards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "beginning at a particular time and continuing after it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm usually at home from five o'clock onwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you move onwards, you continue to go forwards:",
        "examples": [
          "We sailed onwards in a westerly direction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ooh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an expression of surprise, pleasure, approval, disapproval, or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Ooh, what a gorgeous dress!",
          "Ooh, yes, that would be nice!",
          "Ooh, that's really mean!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express surprise, pleasure, or approval:",
        "examples": [
          "Ooh, I like that sauce they put on the fish."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oomph": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "power, strength, or energetic activity:",
        "examples": [
          "It's important to have a person with some oomph in charge of the department.",
          "UK You want a car with a bit of oomph."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oozing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to flow slowly out of something through a small opening, or to slowly produce a thick sticky liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Blood was still oozing out of the wound.",
          "She removed the bandage to reveal a red swollen wound oozing pus.",
          "The waiter brought her a massive pizza oozing (with) cheese.",
          "figurative He oozes (= has a lot of) charm/confidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) begin:",
        "examples": [
          "I would like to open my talk by giving a brief background to the subject.",
          "I'm going to open an account with another bank.",
          "The Olympic Games open tomorrow.",
          "open (up) A new radio station is due to open (up) next month.",
          "The film opens (= will be shown for the first time) in New York and Los Angeles next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform before the main performer in a show:",
        "examples": [
          "The band opened for The Who at a baseball stadium in 1982.",
          "Comedians used to regularly open for rock acts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something to a position that is not closed, or to make something change to a position that is not closed:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you open the window, please?",
          "You can open your eyes now - here's your present.",
          "open (out) The flowers open (out) in the morning but close again in the afternoon.",
          "open (out) into From the kitchen there is a door that opens (out) into the garden.",
          "open (out) onto That door opens (out) onto the patio.",
          "open up informal \"Open up (= open the door) - it's the police!\" shouted the police officer, banging on the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or separate part of a container or parcel so that you can see or use what it contains:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't open a new bottle just for me.",
          "I couldn't wait to open the letter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a shop or office opens at a particular time of day, it starts to do business at that time:",
        "examples": [
          "The coffee shop opens at ten o'clock.",
          "open (up) He opens (up) his coffee shop at ten o'clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone, usually someone important, opens a building, event, etc., they officially say that it is ready to be used or to start operating:",
        "examples": [
          "be officially opened The new hospital will be officially opened by the mayor on Tuesday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something available:",
        "examples": [
          "This research opens (up) the possibility of being able to find a cure for the disease.",
          "open something to something The country is planning to open (up) its economy to foreign investment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you open a computer document or program, you make it ready to read or use:",
        "examples": [
          "To open a new document, click \"File\" and then click \"New\".",
          "Click the desktop icon to open the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opener": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for opening closed containers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, event, etc. that is the first in a series of similar things or prepares for what follows:",
        "examples": [
          "England's opener with Portugal will be live on TV.",
          "Caesar salad is a great opener for a romantic Italian meal.",
          "Album opener \"The New Year\" is an anti-holiday classic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the performer or band (= group of musicians) that performs before the main one in a concert or other performance :",
        "examples": [
          "After years of being the openers, the band will headline its next series of concerts.",
          "In June 1979, the Misfits performed as openers for The Damned in New York City."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "first:",
        "examples": [
          "Just for openers, I'd like to ask a question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, one of the two batters (= the players who try to hit the ball) who start the turn of the team to hit the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "He has the ideal temperament for a Test match opener: calm and watchful.",
          "The openers put on 82 for the first wicket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a pitcher who throws for a short time at the start of a game before being replaced by the team's main pitcher:",
        "examples": [
          "The opener will be expected to pitch one or two innings.",
          "The Brewers used a left-hander as an opener to pitch to three batters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for opening closed containers:",
        "examples": [
          "a bottle/can opener"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first in a series of competitions or items:",
        "examples": [
          "The team played their season opener a couple of nights ago."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hole or space that something or someone can pass through:",
        "examples": [
          "The children crawled through an opening in the fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ceremony at the beginning of an event or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The official opening of the new school will take place next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The opening of the novel is amazing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of a game of chess:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want to get anywhere in chess, you have to study the various openings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job or an opportunity to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's an opening for an editorial assistant in our department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening at the beginning of an event or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "her opening remarks",
          "the opening night"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first act (= a person or group that performs a short piece in a show):",
        "examples": [
          "The fans are there to see the headliner. They don't want to see an opening act.",
          "The music should have been louder, but it was an interesting opening act nonetheless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happens before something else and gives an idea of what it might be like:",
        "examples": [
          "Tanks were ordered into the capital as the opening act in a halfhearted coup attempt.",
          "This week was the opening act, but the real drama is yet to unfold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first time a continuing event is officially ready for the public:",
        "examples": [
          "A huge crowd turned out for the opening of the new show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The opening of the symphony is by far the best part."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole or space:",
        "examples": [
          "The children crawled through an opening in the fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an available position or job:",
        "examples": [
          "I hear you have an opening in sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a new store, restaurant, etc. starts doing business:",
        "examples": [
          "A week after the opening of the restaurant, cars were queueing up all along the street.",
          "Pre-tax profits rose, with new store openings running, on average, at three a month.",
          "a grand/an official opening The store is still committed to its grand opening in October.",
          "an opening ceremony"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of time that a store, restaurant, etc. is open:",
        "examples": [
          "One worker at the store criticized the problems caused by 24-hour opening.",
          "Our hours of opening are 8am to 6pm.",
          "Most stores have late opening in the run-up to Christmas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job that is available:",
        "examples": [
          "an opening for sth They have openings for carpenters and electricians.",
          "The company has about 50 job openings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opportunity to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The failure of this project has left an opening in the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of business for the day on a stock market, or the level of prices at the beginning of its business day:",
        "examples": [
          "The deal was announced ahead of the stock market opening.",
          "a strong/weak opening A weak opening on the US markets intensified London selling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a country allows more foreign trade and investment than it did before:",
        "examples": [
          "opening to sth Since China's opening to the outside world in 1978, the market economy system has been almost entirely established.",
          "opening of sth It is hoped that the agreement will pave the way for an opening of American borders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a country makes jobs, markets, etc. available to more people than before:",
        "examples": [
          "the opening of sth Because of the opening of electric power markets in the US, many new opportunities presented themselves closer to home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming near the beginning of a speech, event, activity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "opening comments/remarks The speaker will make a few opening remarks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming at the beginning of business for the day on a stock market:",
        "examples": [
          "The Dow Jones quickly turned an opening 53-point rise into a 162-point loss."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "openings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hole or space that something or someone can pass through:",
        "examples": [
          "The children crawled through an opening in the fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ceremony at the beginning of an event or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The official opening of the new school will take place next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The opening of the novel is amazing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of a game of chess:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want to get anywhere in chess, you have to study the various openings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job or an opportunity to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's an opening for an editorial assistant in our department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening at the beginning of an event or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "her opening remarks",
          "the opening night"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first act (= a person or group that performs a short piece in a show):",
        "examples": [
          "The fans are there to see the headliner. They don't want to see an opening act.",
          "The music should have been louder, but it was an interesting opening act nonetheless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happens before something else and gives an idea of what it might be like:",
        "examples": [
          "Tanks were ordered into the capital as the opening act in a halfhearted coup attempt.",
          "This week was the opening act, but the real drama is yet to unfold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first time a continuing event is officially ready for the public:",
        "examples": [
          "A huge crowd turned out for the opening of the new show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The opening of the symphony is by far the best part."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole or space:",
        "examples": [
          "The children crawled through an opening in the fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an available position or job:",
        "examples": [
          "I hear you have an opening in sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a new store, restaurant, etc. starts doing business:",
        "examples": [
          "A week after the opening of the restaurant, cars were queueing up all along the street.",
          "Pre-tax profits rose, with new store openings running, on average, at three a month.",
          "a grand/an official opening The store is still committed to its grand opening in October.",
          "an opening ceremony"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of time that a store, restaurant, etc. is open:",
        "examples": [
          "One worker at the store criticized the problems caused by 24-hour opening.",
          "Our hours of opening are 8am to 6pm.",
          "Most stores have late opening in the run-up to Christmas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job that is available:",
        "examples": [
          "an opening for sth They have openings for carpenters and electricians.",
          "The company has about 50 job openings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opportunity to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The failure of this project has left an opening in the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of business for the day on a stock market, or the level of prices at the beginning of its business day:",
        "examples": [
          "The deal was announced ahead of the stock market opening.",
          "a strong/weak opening A weak opening on the US markets intensified London selling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a country allows more foreign trade and investment than it did before:",
        "examples": [
          "opening to sth Since China's opening to the outside world in 1978, the market economy system has been almost entirely established.",
          "opening of sth It is hoped that the agreement will pave the way for an opening of American borders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a country makes jobs, markets, etc. available to more people than before:",
        "examples": [
          "the opening of sth Because of the opening of electric power markets in the US, many new opportunities presented themselves closer to home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming near the beginning of a speech, event, activity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "opening comments/remarks The speaker will make a few opening remarks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming at the beginning of business for the day on a stock market:",
        "examples": [
          "The Dow Jones quickly turned an opening 53-point rise into a 162-point loss."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "openly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without hiding any of your thoughts or feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "They were openly contemptuous of my suggestions.",
          "We discussed our reservations about the contract quite openly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without hiding any of your thoughts or feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "We discussed our reservations about the contract quite openly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "openness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "honesty:",
        "examples": [
          "If these discussions are to succeed, we'll need openness from/on both sides."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not closed or fastened:",
        "examples": [
          "an open door/window",
          "An open suitcase lay on her bed.",
          "You left the container open.",
          "wide open Someone had left the window wide (= completely) open.",
          "open wound He had several nasty open wounds (= those which had not begun to heal)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ready to be used or ready to provide a service:",
        "examples": [
          "The supermarket is open till 8.00 p.m.",
          "The road is open now, but it is often blocked by snow in the winter.",
          "The new hospital was declared open by the mayor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not closed in or covered:",
        "examples": [
          "open field It's not a good idea to camp in the middle of an open field (= one which is not covered with trees, bushes, etc.).",
          "open country Suddenly we had left the city behind and were out in open country.",
          "open sea The survivors were adrift on the open sea (= far from land)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a computer document or program is open, it is ready to be read or used:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure you have both files open at the same time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available; not limited:",
        "examples": [
          "open to There are still several possibilities open to you.",
          "The competition is open to anyone over the age of 16.",
          "Is the library open to the general public?",
          "Their whole attitude to these negotiations is open to criticism (= can be criticized).",
          "I'd like to think I'm open to (= willing to consider) any reasonable suggestion.",
          "lay something open An accident would lay the whole issue of safety open (= cause it to be considered)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not secret:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been open hostility between them ever since they had that argument last summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "honest and not trying to keep things secret:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very open about his weaknesses.",
          "open with I wish you'd be more open with me, and tell me what you're feeling.",
          "She has an honest, open face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not decided or certain:",
        "examples": [
          "leave it open We don't have to make a firm decision yet. Let's leave it open.",
          "We can leave our offer open for another week, but we have to have your decision by then.",
          "options open I want to keep my options open, so I'm not committing myself yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An open question can be answered in many different ways, and not with just \"yes\" or \"no\" or by choosing one of a number of fixed answers:",
        "examples": [
          "Ask an open question along the lines of \"What do you think/feel about this?\"",
          "The interviewer should ask open and probing questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An open string on an instrument such as a guitar is does not have a finger or a capo (= a device fixed across the strings) pressing down on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The lowest violin note available in first position in standard tuning is an open G.",
          "He altered the cello's usual tuning on some tracks to let open strings resound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) begin:",
        "examples": [
          "I would like to open my talk by giving a brief background to the subject.",
          "I'm going to open an account with another bank.",
          "The Olympic Games open tomorrow.",
          "open (up) A new radio station is due to open (up) next month.",
          "The film opens (= will be shown for the first time) in New York and Los Angeles next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform before the main performer in a show:",
        "examples": [
          "The band opened for The Who at a baseball stadium in 1982.",
          "Comedians used to regularly open for rock acts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something to a position that is not closed, or to make something change to a position that is not closed:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you open the window, please?",
          "You can open your eyes now - here's your present.",
          "open (out) The flowers open (out) in the morning but close again in the afternoon.",
          "open (out) into From the kitchen there is a door that opens (out) into the garden.",
          "open (out) onto That door opens (out) onto the patio.",
          "open up informal \"Open up (= open the door) - it's the police!\" shouted the police officer, banging on the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or separate part of a container or parcel so that you can see or use what it contains:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't open a new bottle just for me.",
          "I couldn't wait to open the letter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a shop or office opens at a particular time of day, it starts to do business at that time:",
        "examples": [
          "The coffee shop opens at ten o'clock.",
          "open (up) He opens (up) his coffee shop at ten o'clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone, usually someone important, opens a building, event, etc., they officially say that it is ready to be used or to start operating:",
        "examples": [
          "be officially opened The new hospital will be officially opened by the mayor on Tuesday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something available:",
        "examples": [
          "This research opens (up) the possibility of being able to find a cure for the disease.",
          "open something to something The country is planning to open (up) its economy to foreign investment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you open a computer document or program, you make it ready to read or use:",
        "examples": [
          "To open a new document, click \"File\" and then click \"New\".",
          "Click the desktop icon to open the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "somewhere outside, rather than in a building:",
        "examples": [
          "(out) in the open It's good to be (out) in the open after being cooped up in an office all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "now known or able to be seen when it was hidden before:",
        "examples": [
          "It's time this issue was brought out into the open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being in a position that allows things to pass through or that allows for immediate use; not closed or fastened:",
        "examples": [
          "The window was wide open.",
          "The trunk of his car had been pried open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ready to be used or to provide a service:",
        "examples": [
          "The supermarket is open till 9 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not decided or certain:",
        "examples": [
          "I want to keep my options open until I have all the facts.",
          "Whether we’ll go is still an open question.",
          "You should keep an open mind about your new school (= not form any opinions) until you’ve been there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not secret:",
        "examples": [
          "Open warfare had broken out in Yugoslavia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is open is honest and not trying to hide something:",
        "examples": [
          "He is quite open about his weaknesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not enclosed or covered:",
        "examples": [
          "The park is one of the city’s largest open spaces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available; not limited:",
        "examples": [
          "Are there any positions open in the marketing department?",
          "This library is open to the general public.",
          "Their behavior at these negotiations is open to criticism (= can be criticized).",
          "I’m open to (= willing to consider) any reasonable suggestion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin something or cause it to begin:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I would like to open the meeting by asking each of you to introduce yourself.",
          "[ M ] They’re opening up a new restaurant in about a month.",
          "[ I ] The film opens (= will be shown for the first time) next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make something ready to provide a service:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The cleaners opens (up) around seven.",
          "[ T ] They opened the exhibit to the public yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a shop, bank, office, etc. is open, its door are unlocked and it is doing business:",
        "examples": [
          "Our offices are open from 9 to 5.",
          "The club has a liquor license allowing it to remain open until 2 a.m.",
          "The new airport terminal is now open for business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a financial market is open, investors can trade shares, bonds, etc. on it:",
        "examples": [
          "For the purposes of this agreement, a business day is any day that the New York Stock Exchange is open for business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willing to consider something:",
        "examples": [
          "open to sth A spokesman for the organization said they were open to a deal at the right price.",
          "open to offers/suggestions/negotiation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available to be used, considered, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "open to sth Membership is open to all local businesses.",
          "leave the door/option/possibility open The appeals court left open the possibility that the computing giant could be forced to change its business practices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not secret or hidden from members, the public, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "open about sth After the economic crisis, consumers expect banks to be more open and transparent about their lending policies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "allowing everyone to share their ideas and information:",
        "examples": [
          "open debate/dialogue/discussion These are complicated questions, and we welcome an open discussion about them.",
          "open communication"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a computer file, document, or program is open, it is ready to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure the file you're copying to is open before you click 'Paste'."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid doing or deciding something immediately in case there is a better opportunity to consider later:",
        "examples": [
          "They are still keeping their options open but a merger is a strong possibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a court of law where the details of a case are available to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "The law firm didn't want the hearings held in open court because it feared the press would influence public opinion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something which has not been decided yet:",
        "examples": [
          "How voters will view this latest crisis remains an open question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wait until you know all the facts before forming an opinion or making a decision about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge urged the jury to keep an open mind until they had heard all the evidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start doing business and dealing with customers :",
        "examples": [
          "We open daily from 11 to 6."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start a new business:",
        "examples": [
          "The Chicago-based coffee chain has opened branches in every major city in the UK."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if shares, bonds, etc. open at a particular price or rate, that is the amount they are worth when trading starts that day:",
        "examples": [
          "Share prices on the London Stock Exchange opened lower today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start something:",
        "examples": [
          "open a conference/meeting/proceedings The Chief Executive opened the meeting with an announcement of big redundancies throughout the group.",
          "open discussions/negotiations/talks The union had not yet decided when to open negotiations with management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you open a computer file, document, or program you make it ready for you to start reading or working on:",
        "examples": [
          "You can open the program from the menu or by double-clicking the icon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter into an agreement with a bank or other financial organization so that they look after your money:",
        "examples": [
          "Open an internet savings account before the end of March and get a free mobile phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow foreign countries to sell their goods and products in your country with fair conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "The US threatened to put a 100% tax on Japan's luxury cars unless it agreed to open its markets to US cars and parts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible for someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The former Republican candidate was key in opening the door for more women to run for office in the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a lot of people do something by removing a rule that stopped it being possible before, especially when you do not want this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Banks feared the legal action could open the floodgates for customers to sue over high fees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time when a stock market begins trading:",
        "examples": [
          "Bonds rose at the open after a cut in German interest rates.",
          "Stocks fell heavily at the open of trading today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opera": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a musical play in which all or most of the words are sung, or plays and music of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Carmen\" is my favourite opera.",
          "I've never been a huge fan of opera.",
          "the opera He goes to the opera (= to see an opera) whenever he can.",
          "an opera singer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal play in which all or most of the words are sung, or this type of play generally",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "operas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a musical play in which all or most of the words are sung, or plays and music of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Carmen\" is my favourite opera.",
          "I've never been a huge fan of opera.",
          "the opera He goes to the opera (= to see an opera) whenever he can.",
          "an opera singer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal play in which all or most of the words are sung, or this type of play generally",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "operate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) work, be in action or have an effect:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you operate the remote control unit?",
          "Does the company operate a pension scheme?",
          "For several years she operated a dating agency from her basement.",
          "Changes are being introduced to make the department operate more efficiently.",
          "Specially equipped troops are operating in the hills.",
          "We have representatives operating in most countries.",
          "Exchange rates are currently operating to the advantage of exporters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut a body open for medical reasons in order to repair, remove, or replace an unhealthy or damaged part:",
        "examples": [
          "If the growth gets any bigger they'll have to operate.",
          "Are they going to operate on him?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work or cause something to work, be in action, or have an effect:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] How do you operate the remote control unit?",
          "[ I ] Changes are being introduced to make the department operate more efficiently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut a body open in order to repair, remove, or replace an unhealthy or damaged part:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors will operate on her tomorrow morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use or control equipment or a machine or to make something work:",
        "examples": [
          "Older people are returning to classrooms for instruction in everything from operating a mouse to mastering spreadsheets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business, system, etc. operates in a particular way, it works or is used in that way:",
        "examples": [
          "Changes are being introduced to make the department operate more profitably.",
          "Exchange rates are currently operating to the advantage of exporters.",
          "operate as sth The company operates as an international delivery service for produce trading companies.",
          "operate through sb/sth Centralized lenders operate through mortgage brokers and insurance companies.",
          "operate at sth The plant is operating at barely 30% of capacity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do business in or from a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "operate across/in/from sth We operate in 50 countries around the world.",
          "We have representatives operating in most countries.",
          "operate out of sth The organization operates out of a small office in the centre of town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage a business, service, etc. and make it work:",
        "examples": [
          "The company operated 156 fewer stores this year.",
          "We began operating a pilot service earlier this year.",
          "Does the company operate a pension plan?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "operated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) work, be in action or have an effect:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you operate the remote control unit?",
          "Does the company operate a pension scheme?",
          "For several years she operated a dating agency from her basement.",
          "Changes are being introduced to make the department operate more efficiently.",
          "Specially equipped troops are operating in the hills.",
          "We have representatives operating in most countries.",
          "Exchange rates are currently operating to the advantage of exporters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut a body open for medical reasons in order to repair, remove, or replace an unhealthy or damaged part:",
        "examples": [
          "If the growth gets any bigger they'll have to operate.",
          "Are they going to operate on him?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "operates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) work, be in action or have an effect:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you operate the remote control unit?",
          "Does the company operate a pension scheme?",
          "For several years she operated a dating agency from her basement.",
          "Changes are being introduced to make the department operate more efficiently.",
          "Specially equipped troops are operating in the hills.",
          "We have representatives operating in most countries.",
          "Exchange rates are currently operating to the advantage of exporters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut a body open for medical reasons in order to repair, remove, or replace an unhealthy or damaged part:",
        "examples": [
          "If the growth gets any bigger they'll have to operate.",
          "Are they going to operate on him?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work or cause something to work, be in action, or have an effect:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] How do you operate the remote control unit?",
          "[ I ] Changes are being introduced to make the department operate more efficiently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut a body open in order to repair, remove, or replace an unhealthy or damaged part:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors will operate on her tomorrow morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use or control equipment or a machine or to make something work:",
        "examples": [
          "Older people are returning to classrooms for instruction in everything from operating a mouse to mastering spreadsheets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business, system, etc. operates in a particular way, it works or is used in that way:",
        "examples": [
          "Changes are being introduced to make the department operate more profitably.",
          "Exchange rates are currently operating to the advantage of exporters.",
          "operate as sth The company operates as an international delivery service for produce trading companies.",
          "operate through sb/sth Centralized lenders operate through mortgage brokers and insurance companies.",
          "operate at sth The plant is operating at barely 30% of capacity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do business in or from a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "operate across/in/from sth We operate in 50 countries around the world.",
          "We have representatives operating in most countries.",
          "operate out of sth The organization operates out of a small office in the centre of town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage a business, service, etc. and make it work:",
        "examples": [
          "The company operated 156 fewer stores this year.",
          "We began operating a pilot service earlier this year.",
          "Does the company operate a pension plan?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "operatic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of, for, or relating to opera:",
        "examples": [
          "an operatic society",
          "operatic arias"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "operating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the main business activities of a company:",
        "examples": [
          "The membership fees are enough to cover the operating costs of the health club.",
          "The company aims to make at least £100 million in operating profits in its next financial year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working or being used:",
        "examples": [
          "We went to visit an operating windmill.",
          "It was the last operating machine of its kind until it broke down last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "operation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of operating or being active:",
        "examples": [
          "There are several reactors of the type in operation (= working) at the moment.",
          "We expect the new system for assessing claims to come into operation (= start working) early next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that parts of a machine or system work together, or the process of making parts of a machine or system work together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Less profitable business operations will have difficulty in finding financial support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that is planned to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "a military/peacekeeping operation.",
          "Following the earthquake, a large-scale rescue operation was launched.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The operation to fly in supplies will begin as soon as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a doctor cuts a body for medical reasons in order to repair, remove, or replace an unhealthy or damaged part:",
        "examples": [
          "a major/minor/routine operation",
          "an abdominal/cataract/transplant operation",
          "He has to have an operation on his shoulder.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We will know in a couple of days if the operation to restore her sight was successful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mathematical process, such as addition, in which one set of numbers is produced from another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mathematical process, such as addition, in which one set of numbers is produced from another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical process in which doctors cut a body open in order to repair, remove, or replace an unhealthy or damaged part:",
        "examples": [
          "She underwent a six-hour open-heart operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act or process of working, doing something, being in action, or having an effect:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Several printing presses are in operation (= working) at the moment.",
          "[ C ] Setting a mousetrap is a delicate operation (= act of doing something)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An operation is also an activity planned to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a rescue operation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of operating or being active:",
        "examples": [
          "come into/begin operation We expect the new procedure to come into operation early next year.",
          "be out of/cease operation The company was facing a court order to cease operation.",
          "The construction work will not affect the day-to-day operation of the company.",
          "in operation There are several reactors of this type in operation at the moment.",
          "We hope to be in commercial operation within three months.",
          "The firm is in its third year of operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Less profitable business operations will have difficulty finding financial support.",
          "a banking/retail/manufacturing operation",
          "We can capture carbon emissions at power plants, oil refineries, and cement-making operations.",
          "The group's profits fell, despite a good performance from its overseas operations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activities involved in a company producing goods or delivering services:",
        "examples": [
          "Mary handles operations and travel planning.",
          "head/director of operations He is director of operations for a recruitment agency.",
          "The operations department is responsible for ensuring a company operates as efficiently and economically as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity which is planned to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "an operation to do sth The police have launched an operation to prevent the sale of pirated software.",
          "A rescue operation to save the country's largest bank is underway.",
          "a cost-cutting operation.",
          "a military/peacekeeping operation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that parts of a machine work together, or the process of making parts of a machine or system work together:",
        "examples": [
          "Teamwork is essential to ensure the smooth operation of the department.",
          "Open the machine and check the operation of the locking mechanism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "operational": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "There are operational advantages in putting sales and admin in the same building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a system is operational, it is working:",
        "examples": [
          "Repairs have already begun and we expect the factory to be fully operational again with six months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of machinery, devices, or processes) ready to work correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "Repairs have already begun and we expect the plant to soon be fully operational (= working correctly and completely)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the activities involved in doing or producing something:",
        "examples": [
          "operational activities/decisions/control The majority of shareholders are interested in investment, not in operational control of the firm.",
          "operational aspects/difficulties/constraints",
          "operational effectiveness/efficiencies",
          "There are operational advantages in putting sales and admin in the same building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a system is operational, it is working:",
        "examples": [
          "Repairs have already begun and we expect the factory to be fully operational again within six months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "operations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "operative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a worker, especially one who is skilled in working with their hands:",
        "examples": [
          "a factory operative"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works secretly for an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a CIA operative"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working or being used:",
        "examples": [
          "The agreement will not become operative until all members have signed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a medical operation:",
        "examples": [
          "an operative technique"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working, or in existence:",
        "examples": [
          "Our computerized stock-control system is now operative.",
          "I’m looking for a large, affordable apartment – and \"affordable\" is the operative word (= it has special importance)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a worker:",
        "examples": [
          "a database/call-centre/factory operative"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working or being used:",
        "examples": [
          "The agreement will not become operative until all members have signed.",
          "The green light comes on when the machine is operative."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "operatives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a worker, especially one who is skilled in working with their hands:",
        "examples": [
          "a factory operative"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works secretly for an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a CIA operative"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working or being used:",
        "examples": [
          "The agreement will not become operative until all members have signed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a medical operation:",
        "examples": [
          "an operative technique"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working, or in existence:",
        "examples": [
          "Our computerized stock-control system is now operative.",
          "I’m looking for a large, affordable apartment – and \"affordable\" is the operative word (= it has special importance)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a worker:",
        "examples": [
          "a database/call-centre/factory operative"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working or being used:",
        "examples": [
          "The agreement will not become operative until all members have signed.",
          "The green light comes on when the machine is operative."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "operator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to use and control a machine or vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer operator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that does a particular type of business:",
        "examples": [
          "a tour operator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who helps to connect people on a phone system",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is skilled at dealing with people and getting what he or she wants from a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He has shown himself to be a canny operator in wage negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol that does something to a number or quantity in a calculation. For example, in 7 + y, the symbol + is the operator",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes something work or puts something into action:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer/machine operator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An operator is also a person who works on a telephone switchboard:",
        "examples": [
          "Dial or press zero for the operator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "usually disapproving An operator is a person who is often successful but seems too intelligent or speaks and acts too quickly and may not always be honest:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a smooth operator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to use and control a machine, vehicle, or piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "a camera/crane/forklift operator",
          "The system lets you talk directly to a call centre operator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that runs a particular type of business:",
        "examples": [
          "a cable/mobile-phone/hotel operator",
          "The company is the owner and operator of several radio stations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who connects people on a phone system:",
        "examples": [
          "a switchboard operator",
          "He worked as a 911 operator with the Cincinnati Police Department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who deals with people or problems in a clever way, especially for their own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "He has shown himself to be a clever operator in wage negotiations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "operators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to use and control a machine or vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer operator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that does a particular type of business:",
        "examples": [
          "a tour operator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who helps to connect people on a phone system",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is skilled at dealing with people and getting what he or she wants from a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He has shown himself to be a canny operator in wage negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol that does something to a number or quantity in a calculation. For example, in 7 + y, the symbol + is the operator",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes something work or puts something into action:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer/machine operator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An operator is also a person who works on a telephone switchboard:",
        "examples": [
          "Dial or press zero for the operator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "usually disapproving An operator is a person who is often successful but seems too intelligent or speaks and acts too quickly and may not always be honest:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a smooth operator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to use and control a machine, vehicle, or piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "a camera/crane/forklift operator",
          "The system lets you talk directly to a call centre operator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that runs a particular type of business:",
        "examples": [
          "a cable/mobile-phone/hotel operator",
          "The company is the owner and operator of several radio stations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who connects people on a phone system:",
        "examples": [
          "a switchboard operator",
          "He worked as a 911 operator with the Cincinnati Police Department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who deals with people or problems in a clever way, especially for their own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "He has shown himself to be a clever operator in wage negotiations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opiate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug that contains opium, especially one that causes sleep",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "opinion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thought or belief about something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "What's your opinion about/on the matter?",
          "People tend to have strong opinions on capital punishment.",
          "He didn't express/give an opinion on the matter.",
          "Who, in your opinion, (= who do you think) is the best soccer player in the world today?",
          "He's very much of the opinion that alternative medicine is a waste of time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thoughts or beliefs that a group of people have:",
        "examples": [
          "Eventually, the government will have to take notice of public opinion.",
          "There is a diverse range of opinion on the issue.",
          "There was a difference of opinion as to the desirability of the project.",
          "Opinion is divided as to whether the treatment actually works.",
          "Both performances were excellent, it's simply a matter of opinion as to whose was better."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judgment about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her opinion of Adam changed after he was so helpful at the wedding.",
          "She has a good/high opinion of his abilities (= thinks he is good).",
          "I have a pretty bad/low/poor opinion of my sister's boyfriend (= I do not like or approve of him).",
          "He has a very high opinion of himself (= thinks he is very skilled/clever in a way that is annoying)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judgment made by an expert:",
        "examples": [
          "My doctor has referred me to a specialist for a second opinion on the results of my blood test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ideas that a person or a group of people have about something or someone, which are based mainly on their feelings and beliefs, or a single idea of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] When you're a teenager you've got strong opinions on/about everything.",
          "[ C ] McGuinness was expressing his personal opinion.",
          "[ U ] Her writings influenced public opinion.",
          "[ C ] I think you’re wrong, though you’re certainly entitled to your opinion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thought or belief about something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "an opinion on sth What's your opinion on Britain joining the Euro?",
          "have/hold an opinion She has strong opinions on how people should dress for work.",
          "express/give your opinion They will have the opportunity to express their opinion on the design.",
          "ask/seek sb's opinion We will seek opinions from the public before going forward.",
          "in sb's opinion Who, in your opinion, is the best candidate for the job?",
          "be of the opinion that He's very much of the opinion that we should outsource the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thoughts or beliefs that a group of people have:",
        "examples": [
          "Eventually, the government will have to take notice of public opinion.",
          "There was a difference of opinion over his appointment.",
          "Opinion is divided as to whether the treatment actually works.",
          "It's a matter of opinion which approach is best."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judgment about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "an opinion of sb/sth Her opinion of Adam changed after he'd helped her with her project.",
          "She has a high opinion of his abilities.",
          "I have a rather poor opinion of the sales manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judgment made by an expert:",
        "examples": [
          "You should get a second opinion from an engineer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opinionated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An opinionated person is certain about their beliefs, and expresses their ideas strongly and often:",
        "examples": [
          "He was opinionated and selfish, but undeniably clever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having strong opinions that you feel free to express:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s seven years old and she’s already pretty opinionated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opinions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thought or belief about something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "What's your opinion about/on the matter?",
          "People tend to have strong opinions on capital punishment.",
          "He didn't express/give an opinion on the matter.",
          "Who, in your opinion, (= who do you think) is the best soccer player in the world today?",
          "He's very much of the opinion that alternative medicine is a waste of time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thoughts or beliefs that a group of people have:",
        "examples": [
          "Eventually, the government will have to take notice of public opinion.",
          "There is a diverse range of opinion on the issue.",
          "There was a difference of opinion as to the desirability of the project.",
          "Opinion is divided as to whether the treatment actually works.",
          "Both performances were excellent, it's simply a matter of opinion as to whose was better."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judgment about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her opinion of Adam changed after he was so helpful at the wedding.",
          "She has a good/high opinion of his abilities (= thinks he is good).",
          "I have a pretty bad/low/poor opinion of my sister's boyfriend (= I do not like or approve of him).",
          "He has a very high opinion of himself (= thinks he is very skilled/clever in a way that is annoying)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judgment made by an expert:",
        "examples": [
          "My doctor has referred me to a specialist for a second opinion on the results of my blood test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ideas that a person or a group of people have about something or someone, which are based mainly on their feelings and beliefs, or a single idea of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] When you're a teenager you've got strong opinions on/about everything.",
          "[ C ] McGuinness was expressing his personal opinion.",
          "[ U ] Her writings influenced public opinion.",
          "[ C ] I think you’re wrong, though you’re certainly entitled to your opinion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thought or belief about something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "an opinion on sth What's your opinion on Britain joining the Euro?",
          "have/hold an opinion She has strong opinions on how people should dress for work.",
          "express/give your opinion They will have the opportunity to express their opinion on the design.",
          "ask/seek sb's opinion We will seek opinions from the public before going forward.",
          "in sb's opinion Who, in your opinion, is the best candidate for the job?",
          "be of the opinion that He's very much of the opinion that we should outsource the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thoughts or beliefs that a group of people have:",
        "examples": [
          "Eventually, the government will have to take notice of public opinion.",
          "There was a difference of opinion over his appointment.",
          "Opinion is divided as to whether the treatment actually works.",
          "It's a matter of opinion which approach is best."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judgment about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "an opinion of sb/sth Her opinion of Adam changed after he'd helped her with her project.",
          "She has a high opinion of his abilities.",
          "I have a rather poor opinion of the sales manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judgment made by an expert:",
        "examples": [
          "You should get a second opinion from an engineer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug made from the seeds of a poppy (= red flower) that is used to control pain or to help people sleep. It can make a person who takes it want more of it and is sometimes used by people as an illegal drug for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "an opium addict"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug made from poppy plants and used in medicine to control pain or help people sleep",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "opponent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who disagrees with something and speaks against it or tries to change it:",
        "examples": [
          "a political opponent",
          "Leading opponents of the proposed cuts in defence spending will meet later today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who someone is competing against in a sports event:",
        "examples": [
          "In the second game, her opponent hurt her leg and had to retire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who disagrees with something and speaks against it or tries to change it:",
        "examples": [
          "Opponents of the project fear it will attract undesirables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person you are competing against, esp. in politics or sports:",
        "examples": [
          "His chief opponent in the November election will be Jim Crowley."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opponents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who disagrees with something and speaks against it or tries to change it:",
        "examples": [
          "a political opponent",
          "Leading opponents of the proposed cuts in defence spending will meet later today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who someone is competing against in a sports event:",
        "examples": [
          "In the second game, her opponent hurt her leg and had to retire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who disagrees with something and speaks against it or tries to change it:",
        "examples": [
          "Opponents of the project fear it will attract undesirables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person you are competing against, esp. in politics or sports:",
        "examples": [
          "His chief opponent in the November election will be Jim Crowley."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opportune": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening at a time that is likely to produce success or is convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "This seems to be an opportune moment for reviving our development plan.",
          "Would it be opportune to discuss the contract now?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening at a time which is likely to give success or which is convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "You couldn’t have arrived at a more opportune time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opportunist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to get power or an advantage in every situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He was portrayed as a ruthless opportunist who exploited the publicity at every opportunity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using a situation to get power or an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "The burglary was probably carried out by an opportunist thief who noticed the door was open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes advantage of every chance for success without thinking about the effects on other people:",
        "examples": [
          "There will always be opportunists ready to play on the public’s fears and prejudices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to get power or an advantage in every situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He was portrayed as a ruthless opportunist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using a situation to get power or an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline is concerned about the possibility of opportunistic strikes by staff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opportunistic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using a situation to get power or an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "He made an opportunistic grab for power, which resulted in a civil war.",
          "At half-time, United were leading with two opportunistic goals by Black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an organism or infection) affecting someone when they are already ill or weak:",
        "examples": [
          "The most common opportunistic infection associated with AIDS is a type of pneumonia.",
          "This opportunistic pathogen thrives in the oral environment of a host who is immunologically compromised."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opportunities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone will have an opportunity to comment.",
          "I was never given the opportunity of going to college.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The exhibition is a unique opportunity to see her later work.",
          "An ankle injury meant she missed the opportunity to run in the qualifying heat.",
          "formal Please contact us at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible).",
          "He goes fishing at every opportunity (= as often as possible).",
          "I used to love going out dancing, but I don't get much opportunity now.",
          "He had a golden (= an extremely good) opportunity to score in the first half but squandered it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the chance to get a job:",
        "examples": [
          "employment/job opportunities",
          "opportunities for young graduates",
          "There are some great opportunities now for engineers trained in computer-aided design."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion or situation which makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She was given the opportunity to manage a day-care center.",
          "[ C ] The university is not providing enough recreational opportunities for the community.",
          "[ U ] He had ample opportunity to examine the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "an opportunity to do sth There will be an opportunity to discuss the matter again next week.",
          "an opportunity for sth Fast internet service in rural areas provided a new opportunity for prosperity.",
          "get/have an opportunity Everyone will have the opportunity to comment.",
          "give/offer/provide an opportunity The merger offers an excellent opportunity for growth in the Asian market.",
          "take/seize an opportunity We need to seize this opportunity while we can.",
          "miss/lose an opportunity I've been invited to speak at the conference – it's an opportunity that's too good to miss.",
          "You should include employees in decision-making at every opportunity.",
          "Please contact us at the earliest opportunity.",
          "He left because there was a lack of opportunity for promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chance to get a job:",
        "examples": [
          "employment/job opportunities",
          "an opportunity for sb We need to create more opportunities for young graduates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opportunity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone will have an opportunity to comment.",
          "I was never given the opportunity of going to college.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The exhibition is a unique opportunity to see her later work.",
          "An ankle injury meant she missed the opportunity to run in the qualifying heat.",
          "formal Please contact us at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible).",
          "He goes fishing at every opportunity (= as often as possible).",
          "I used to love going out dancing, but I don't get much opportunity now.",
          "He had a golden (= an extremely good) opportunity to score in the first half but squandered it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the chance to get a job:",
        "examples": [
          "employment/job opportunities",
          "opportunities for young graduates",
          "There are some great opportunities now for engineers trained in computer-aided design."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion or situation which makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She was given the opportunity to manage a day-care center.",
          "[ C ] The university is not providing enough recreational opportunities for the community.",
          "[ U ] He had ample opportunity to examine the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "an opportunity to do sth There will be an opportunity to discuss the matter again next week.",
          "an opportunity for sth Fast internet service in rural areas provided a new opportunity for prosperity.",
          "get/have an opportunity Everyone will have the opportunity to comment.",
          "give/offer/provide an opportunity The merger offers an excellent opportunity for growth in the Asian market.",
          "take/seize an opportunity We need to seize this opportunity while we can.",
          "miss/lose an opportunity I've been invited to speak at the conference – it's an opportunity that's too good to miss.",
          "You should include employees in decision-making at every opportunity.",
          "Please contact us at the earliest opportunity.",
          "He left because there was a lack of opportunity for promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chance to get a job:",
        "examples": [
          "employment/job opportunities",
          "an opportunity for sb We need to create more opportunities for young graduates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oppose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to disagree with something or someone, often by speaking or fighting against it, him, or her:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposed new testing system has been vigorously opposed by teachers.",
          "Most of the local residents opposed the closing of the school.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I would certainly oppose changing the system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree with something, often by speaking or fighting against it:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor adamantly/vehemently opposes raising taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree with something or someone, and speak or take action against them:",
        "examples": [
          "Most local residents opposed the building of the shopping mall.",
          "The proposed tax rise has been vigorously opposed by business leaders.",
          "oppose doing sth I would certainly oppose changing the system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opposed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely different:",
        "examples": [
          "His view of the situation is diametrically (= very strongly) opposed to mine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rather than:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd prefer to go in May, as opposed to September."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree with a principle or plan:",
        "examples": [
          "She's opposed to any changes to the current legislation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disagreeing with something:",
        "examples": [
          "Mom’s strongly opposed to my learning to drive.",
          "I’d prefer to go in May, as opposed to (= rather than) September."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opposing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "competing or fighting against each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Opposing factions on the committee are refusing to compromise.",
          "The article tries to show opposing viewpoints on the issue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opposite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely different:",
        "examples": [
          "opposite to You'd never know they're sisters - they're completely opposite to each other in every way.",
          "opposite effect Police attempts to calm the violence had the opposite effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being in a position on the other side; facing:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother and I live on opposite sides of the city.",
          "The map on the opposite page shows where these birds commonly breed.",
          "opposite (to/from) They sat at opposite ends of the table (to/from each other), refusing to talk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "facing the speaker or stated person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want to buy tickets, you need to go to the counter opposite.",
          "Who owns that house opposite (= on the other side of the road)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, the opposite field is the right side of the field for a right-handed batter (= the person who hits the ball) or the left side of the field for a left-handed batter:",
        "examples": [
          "He hit a home run to the opposite field.",
          "Wilson hit the pitch the opposite way for a single."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a position facing someone or something but on the other side:",
        "examples": [
          "We're in the building opposite the government offices.",
          "They sat opposite each other.",
          "Put a tick opposite (= next to) the answer that you think is correct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act a part in a film or play with someone as a partner:",
        "examples": [
          "Katharine Hepburn played opposite Henry Fonda in many films."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that is completely different from another person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "the opposite My father is a very calm person, but my mother is just the opposite.",
          "the exact opposite She's turned out to be the exact opposite of what everyone expected.",
          "the opposite of The opposite of \"fast\" is \"slow\".",
          "opposites attract People say opposites attract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a position facing someone or something but on the other side:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked the man sitting opposite whether he'd mind if she opened the window.",
          "The people who live opposite (= on the other side of the road) are always making a lot of noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely different:",
        "examples": [
          "We turned and walked in the opposite direction.",
          "People often believe the exact opposite of what you tell them.",
          "His efforts to intimidate his enemies produced just the opposite effect (= made them braver)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being in a position on the other side; facing:",
        "examples": [
          "The two settlements are on opposite sides of the river.",
          "We’re in the building opposite the gas station.",
          "She asked the man sitting opposite if she could borrow his newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely different:",
        "examples": [
          "opposite to sth This year's conference is completely opposite to last year's, which was very poorly attended.",
          "The new rates of pay were intended to increase staff morale, but they had the opposite effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a position on the other side to something:",
        "examples": [
          "the opposite side/end/edge to sth We're on the opposite side of the city to the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "facing you or facing someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want to buy tickets, you need to go to the counter opposite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a position facing someone or something but on the other side:",
        "examples": [
          "We're in the building opposite the government offices.",
          "They sat opposite each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that is completely different from another person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "the opposite of sth/sb She tends to do the opposite of what people expect.",
          "The new CEO is the exact opposite of his predecessor.",
          "We thought negotiations would be easy, but they were just the opposite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a position facing someone or something but on the other side:",
        "examples": [
          "The offices will be on this side of the road, and the warehouse will be built opposite."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opposites": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely different:",
        "examples": [
          "opposite to You'd never know they're sisters - they're completely opposite to each other in every way.",
          "opposite effect Police attempts to calm the violence had the opposite effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being in a position on the other side; facing:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother and I live on opposite sides of the city.",
          "The map on the opposite page shows where these birds commonly breed.",
          "opposite (to/from) They sat at opposite ends of the table (to/from each other), refusing to talk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "facing the speaker or stated person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want to buy tickets, you need to go to the counter opposite.",
          "Who owns that house opposite (= on the other side of the road)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, the opposite field is the right side of the field for a right-handed batter (= the person who hits the ball) or the left side of the field for a left-handed batter:",
        "examples": [
          "He hit a home run to the opposite field.",
          "Wilson hit the pitch the opposite way for a single."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a position facing someone or something but on the other side:",
        "examples": [
          "We're in the building opposite the government offices.",
          "They sat opposite each other.",
          "Put a tick opposite (= next to) the answer that you think is correct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act a part in a film or play with someone as a partner:",
        "examples": [
          "Katharine Hepburn played opposite Henry Fonda in many films."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that is completely different from another person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "the opposite My father is a very calm person, but my mother is just the opposite.",
          "the exact opposite She's turned out to be the exact opposite of what everyone expected.",
          "the opposite of The opposite of \"fast\" is \"slow\".",
          "opposites attract People say opposites attract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a position facing someone or something but on the other side:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked the man sitting opposite whether he'd mind if she opened the window.",
          "The people who live opposite (= on the other side of the road) are always making a lot of noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely different:",
        "examples": [
          "We turned and walked in the opposite direction.",
          "People often believe the exact opposite of what you tell them.",
          "His efforts to intimidate his enemies produced just the opposite effect (= made them braver)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being in a position on the other side; facing:",
        "examples": [
          "The two settlements are on opposite sides of the river.",
          "We’re in the building opposite the gas station.",
          "She asked the man sitting opposite if she could borrow his newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely different:",
        "examples": [
          "opposite to sth This year's conference is completely opposite to last year's, which was very poorly attended.",
          "The new rates of pay were intended to increase staff morale, but they had the opposite effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a position on the other side to something:",
        "examples": [
          "the opposite side/end/edge to sth We're on the opposite side of the city to the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "facing you or facing someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want to buy tickets, you need to go to the counter opposite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a position facing someone or something but on the other side:",
        "examples": [
          "We're in the building opposite the government offices.",
          "They sat opposite each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that is completely different from another person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "the opposite of sth/sb She tends to do the opposite of what people expect.",
          "The new CEO is the exact opposite of his predecessor.",
          "We thought negotiations would be easy, but they were just the opposite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a position facing someone or something but on the other side:",
        "examples": [
          "The offices will be on this side of the road, and the warehouse will be built opposite."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opposition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a lot of opposition to the proposed changes.",
          "The unions are in opposition to the government over the issue of increasing the minimum wage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the team or person being played against in a sports competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The opposition has/have some good players so it should be a tough match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some political systems, the elected politicians who belong to the largest party that does not form the government:",
        "examples": [
          "the Leader of the Opposition",
          "The Opposition has/have condemned the government's proposed tax increases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disagreement with something, often by speaking or fighting against it, or (esp. in politics) the people or group who are not in power:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposal faces strong opposition.",
          "They expect to defeat the opposition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oppressed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "governed in an unfair and cruel way and prevented from having opportunities and freedom:",
        "examples": [
          "oppressed minorities",
          "the poor and the oppressed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worried and uncomfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt oppressed and discouraged in such an unfriendly environment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oppressing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to govern people in an unfair and cruel way and prevent them from having opportunities and freedom:",
        "examples": [
          "For years now, the people have been oppressed by a ruthless dictator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a person feel uncomfortable or worried, and sometimes ill:",
        "examples": [
          "Strange dreams and nightmares oppressed him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oppression": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people are governed in an unfair and cruel way and prevented from having opportunities and freedom:",
        "examples": [
          "Every human being has the right to freedom from oppression.",
          "War, famine and oppression have forced people in the region to flee from their homes.",
          "the oppression of women"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of being very uncomfortable and worried:",
        "examples": [
          "Several people had experienced the same feeling of oppression when they slept in that room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oppressive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "cruel and unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "an oppressive government/military regime"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing people to feel worried and uncomfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "an oppressive silence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the weather or heat is oppressive, it is too hot and there is no wind:",
        "examples": [
          "We were unable to sleep because of the oppressive heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Oppressive weather is hot, with a lot of wetness in the air.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "oppressor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who treats people in an unfair and cruel way and prevents them from having opportunities and freedom:",
        "examples": [
          "Sisters, we must rise up and defeat our oppressors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oppressors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who treats people in an unfair and cruel way and prevents them from having opportunities and freedom:",
        "examples": [
          "Sisters, we must rise up and defeat our oppressors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical operation:",
        "examples": [
          "How long did you take to recover from your op?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity:",
        "examples": [
          "a photo op (= a chance for a politician, etc. to be photographed looking good or doing good things)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Dvorak's Piano Concerto in G Minor, Op. 33"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for original poster: used on the internet to refer to the person who first started a conversation about something :",
        "examples": [
          "I just can't relate to the OP's comment.",
          "I would agree that he is harassing the OP."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "The hospital pays all costs if you have to be readmitted after your op."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a choice, especially of one thing or possibility instead of others:",
        "examples": [
          "Mike opted for early retirement.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Most people opt to have the operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a choice, esp. for one thing or possibility in preference to any others:",
        "examples": [
          "Instead of a soft drink, she opted for water.",
          "He opted out of the health insurance plan (= chose not to be a part of it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose one thing or possibility rather than others:",
        "examples": [
          "opt for sth Mike opted for early retirement.",
          "opt to do sth Customers can opt to receive their statements online rather than through the mail."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a choice, especially of one thing or possibility instead of others:",
        "examples": [
          "Mike opted for early retirement.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Most people opt to have the operation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "optic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to light or the eyes:",
        "examples": [
          "a fibre optic cable"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device attached to a bottle of spirits in a bar that measures the correct amount for one (= one small drink)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "referring to the eyes:",
        "examples": [
          "the optic nerve"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "optical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to light or the ability to see:",
        "examples": [
          "The glowing cloud was an optical effect.",
          "Her eye tests revealed that she has no optical defects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in order to see something better:",
        "examples": [
          "There are specialized optical aids which can help visually impaired people.",
          "cameras, binoculars and other optical instruments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "reading or storing information using light:",
        "examples": [
          "Optical drives displaced floppy disks and magnetic tape.",
          "optical disks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with the eyes or sight, or connected with or using light:",
        "examples": [
          "an optical telescope"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to light and the ability to see:",
        "examples": [
          "optical equipment/goods/devices",
          "They manufacture a variety of lenses, mirrors, prisms, and other optical components."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the ability of a piece of electronic equipment to recognize printed or written letters or numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "an optical scanner/reader"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "optics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the study of light and of instruments using light",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the public's opinion and understanding of a situation after seeing it as the media shows it, and the possible political effects of this:",
        "examples": [
          "The political optics of this are horrible for the GOP."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of light",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of light or the use of light in technical instruments:",
        "examples": [
          "The phone uses advanced optics to provide a sharp display."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "optimal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "best; most likely to bring success or advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Several treatment sessions are required in order to obtain optimal results.",
          "Conditions in the chamber are optimal for diffusion, reaching very high temperatures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "optimum",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best or most effective possible in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies benefit from the optimal use of their resources and personnel.",
          "We have found that our workers reach their optimal level of performance around 11 a.m.",
          "Different outsourcing levels may be considered optimal at different times."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "optimism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the good parts of a situation, or a belief that something good will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a note of optimism in his voice as he spoke about the company's future.",
          "They had cause/grounds/reason for cautious optimism about an improvement in her medical condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tendency to be hopeful and to emphasize or think of the good part in a situation rather than the bad part, or the feeling that in the future good things are more likely to happen than bad things:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a note of optimism in his voice as he spoke about his recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling that good things are more likely to happen than bad things:",
        "examples": [
          "optimism about/over sth There was a wave of optimism about future earnings of software and internet companies.",
          "Some analysts expressed cautious optimism that this could be a turning point.",
          "consumer/investor/public optimism",
          "reason/cause for optimism"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "optimist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who always believes that good things will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a born optimist (= someone who has always been optimistic)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who feels that good things are more likely to happen than bad things:",
        "examples": [
          "He takes an optimist's view of the recession."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "optimistic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "hoping or believing that good things will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "optimistic about She is optimistic about her chances of winning a gold medal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "optimum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "best; most likely to bring success or advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "A mixture of selected funds is an optimum choice for future security and return on investment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the best or most likely to bring success or advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "For optimum flavor, prepare just before serving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best or most effective possible in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "A mixture of selected funds is an optimum choice for future security and return on investment.",
          "The figures show investment below the optimum level in the UK.",
          "The software keeps your hard disk organized for optimum performance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a choice, especially of one thing or possibility instead of others:",
        "examples": [
          "Mike opted for early retirement.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Most people opt to have the operation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "option": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one thing that can be chosen from a set of possibilities, or the freedom to make a choice:",
        "examples": [
          "The best option would be to cancel the trip altogether.",
          "option is open There are various options open to someone who is willing to work hard.",
          "They didn't leave him much option - either he paid or they'd beat him up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to buy something in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "UK a share option",
          "US a stock option",
          "option on The publishers decided not to take up their option on the paperback version."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have to do a particular thing because there is no possibility of doing anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "After her appalling behaviour, we had no option but to dismiss her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a play (= period of action) in American football in which a player on the offence who is carrying the ball can choose to run with it or pass it :",
        "examples": [
          "option run The quarterback took off on an option run and gained twelve yards.",
          "option play They can run a lot of option plays because they have a versatile running back who can run and catch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one thing that can be chosen from a set of possibilities, or the freedom to make a choice:",
        "examples": [
          "The program helps students explore career options."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An option is also a part of a contract that allows for something to happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "He decided to exercise an option to break the team’s lease on the stadium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a number of choices or decisions you can make, or the ability or freedom to choose what you do:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to think very carefully about the various options.",
          "Our options look fairly limited at the moment.",
          "have the option of doing sth Insurance policyholders with the company have the option of waiving the excess altogether.",
          "have the option to do sth Customers have the option to cancel the contract within 21 days.",
          "explore/review/look at the options WTO members are reviewing options for improving market access for the least-developed countries.",
          "assess/consider/weigh the options The board will take its time in weighing the available options.",
          "not be an option If telecommuting isn't an option, firms can offer their employees more flexible working schedules.",
          "have no/little option (but to) In order to compete, we have no option but to cut prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement that can be bought and sold, that gives the owner the right to decide whether to buy or sell shares, bonds, etc. for a fixed price within an agreed time period or on a particular date:",
        "examples": [
          "share/stock option I took the job because they were offering good health care and stock options.",
          "exercise an option (to do sth) We acquired the right to own a 100% interest in the company, and we expect to exercise that option.",
          "The phone company could exercise their option to sell part of their stake in Verizon.",
          "an option on sth She has options on about 448,000 shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement in which a company buys a product from another company and has the right to buy more of that product later, but does not have to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "take an option (on/for sth) The airline also said it plans to take options on three of the 777-200 jets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is added, at extra cost, to a basic product or service to make it more attractive, efficient, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Options such as metallic paint and leather seats increase the price of the car considerably."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one in a list of possible actions that appears on a computer screen when you click on a button:",
        "examples": [
          "Click on \"File\" to see the list of options."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of numbered choices that you are given on the phone when you call a company or organization, that allow you to choose which person, department, etc. you want to speak to:",
        "examples": [
          "Listen carefully and choose from one of the following options."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wait before making a decision to make sure that you know all the choices that are available to you:",
        "examples": [
          "Better offers are becoming available all the time, so you should keep your options open."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "optional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is optional, you can choose if you want to do it, pay it, buy it, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "English is compulsory for all students, but art and music are optional."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not necessary or demanded but possible or available; depending on what you decide to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I think military service should be completely optional."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is optional is something that you can buy or do if you want to, but that you do not have to buy or do:",
        "examples": [
          "Optional plug-ins cost a further $50 on average.",
          "optional accessories/components"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that can be added, at extra cost, to a basic product or service to make it more attractive, efficient, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Some car manufacturers offer advanced stereo systems as an optional extra on their more expensive models."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "options": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one thing that can be chosen from a set of possibilities, or the freedom to make a choice:",
        "examples": [
          "The best option would be to cancel the trip altogether.",
          "option is open There are various options open to someone who is willing to work hard.",
          "They didn't leave him much option - either he paid or they'd beat him up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to buy something in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "UK a share option",
          "US a stock option",
          "option on The publishers decided not to take up their option on the paperback version."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have to do a particular thing because there is no possibility of doing anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "After her appalling behaviour, we had no option but to dismiss her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a play (= period of action) in American football in which a player on the offence who is carrying the ball can choose to run with it or pass it :",
        "examples": [
          "option run The quarterback took off on an option run and gained twelve yards.",
          "option play They can run a lot of option plays because they have a versatile running back who can run and catch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one thing that can be chosen from a set of possibilities, or the freedom to make a choice:",
        "examples": [
          "The program helps students explore career options."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An option is also a part of a contract that allows for something to happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "He decided to exercise an option to break the team’s lease on the stadium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a number of choices or decisions you can make, or the ability or freedom to choose what you do:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to think very carefully about the various options.",
          "Our options look fairly limited at the moment.",
          "have the option of doing sth Insurance policyholders with the company have the option of waiving the excess altogether.",
          "have the option to do sth Customers have the option to cancel the contract within 21 days.",
          "explore/review/look at the options WTO members are reviewing options for improving market access for the least-developed countries.",
          "assess/consider/weigh the options The board will take its time in weighing the available options.",
          "not be an option If telecommuting isn't an option, firms can offer their employees more flexible working schedules.",
          "have no/little option (but to) In order to compete, we have no option but to cut prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement that can be bought and sold, that gives the owner the right to decide whether to buy or sell shares, bonds, etc. for a fixed price within an agreed time period or on a particular date:",
        "examples": [
          "share/stock option I took the job because they were offering good health care and stock options.",
          "exercise an option (to do sth) We acquired the right to own a 100% interest in the company, and we expect to exercise that option.",
          "The phone company could exercise their option to sell part of their stake in Verizon.",
          "an option on sth She has options on about 448,000 shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement in which a company buys a product from another company and has the right to buy more of that product later, but does not have to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "take an option (on/for sth) The airline also said it plans to take options on three of the 777-200 jets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is added, at extra cost, to a basic product or service to make it more attractive, efficient, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Options such as metallic paint and leather seats increase the price of the car considerably."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one in a list of possible actions that appears on a computer screen when you click on a button:",
        "examples": [
          "Click on \"File\" to see the list of options."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of numbered choices that you are given on the phone when you call a company or organization, that allow you to choose which person, department, etc. you want to speak to:",
        "examples": [
          "Listen carefully and choose from one of the following options."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wait before making a decision to make sure that you know all the choices that are available to you:",
        "examples": [
          "Better offers are becoming available all the time, so you should keep your options open."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opulence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being expensive and luxurious:",
        "examples": [
          "He says living in such opulence makes him uneasy.",
          "She stared around her in awe at the sheer opulence of the room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "opus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music written by a particular musician and given a number relating to the order in which it was published:",
        "examples": [
          "Carl Nielsen's Opus 43 quintet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any work of art:",
        "examples": [
          "He showed us his latest opus, a truly awful painting of a vase of flowers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oracle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in ancient Greece) a female priest who gave people wise but often mysterious advice from a god, or the advice given",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who knows a lot about a subject and can give good advice:",
        "examples": [
          "Professor Ross is regarded as the oracle on eating disorders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oracles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in ancient Greece) a female priest who gave people wise but often mysterious advice from a god, or the advice given",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who knows a lot about a subject and can give good advice:",
        "examples": [
          "Professor Ross is regarded as the oracle on eating disorders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "spoken and not written:",
        "examples": [
          "an oral agreement/exam"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of, taken by, or done to the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "oral hygiene",
          "oral contraceptives",
          "oral surgery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exam, often a type of language exam, in which you give spoken and not written answers:",
        "examples": [
          "When do you have your Spanish oral (= exam in spoken Spanish)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "spoken; not written:",
        "examples": [
          "an oral agreement/exam"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of, taken by, or done to the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "oral medication",
          "oral surgery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "oral agreements, evidence, etc. are in spoken, not written, form:",
        "examples": [
          "A select committee will be taking oral evidence as part of its inquiry.",
          "an oral agreement/communication"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "expressed in speech, not writing:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to be able to communicate well both orally and in writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "entering the body through the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug is designed to be taken orally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "by or done to the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "This medicine is to be taken orally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "by speaking; not by writing:",
        "examples": [
          "She decided to give the report orally rather than in writing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orange": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round sweet fruit that has a thick orange skin and an orange centre divided into many parts:",
        "examples": [
          "a glass of orange juice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a colour between red and yellow:",
        "examples": [
          "Orange is her favourite colour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a colour between red and yellow:",
        "examples": [
          "The setting sun filled the sky with a deep orange glow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) the color that is a mixture of red and yellow:",
        "examples": [
          "an orange jacket",
          "The setting sun made the sky orange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round, orange-colored fruit that is valued mainly for its sweet juice",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "oranges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round sweet fruit that has a thick orange skin and an orange centre divided into many parts:",
        "examples": [
          "a glass of orange juice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a colour between red and yellow:",
        "examples": [
          "Orange is her favourite colour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a colour between red and yellow:",
        "examples": [
          "The setting sun filled the sky with a deep orange glow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) the color that is a mixture of red and yellow:",
        "examples": [
          "an orange jacket",
          "The setting sun made the sky orange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round, orange-colored fruit that is valued mainly for its sweet juice",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "orangutan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large ape with reddish-brown hair and long arms that lives in the forests of Sumatra and Borneo",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large ape (= animal like a monkey) with red-and-brown hair and long arms",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "orb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something in the shape of a ball:",
        "examples": [
          "the glowing orb of the sun",
          "The creature's eyes opened, pale orbs muddled slightly with sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ball-shaped object with a cross on top of it, used as a symbol of royal power, and carried by a king or queen during some official ceremonies, together with a sceptre (= a decorated stick):",
        "examples": [
          "He held the orb in one hand and in the other the sceptre."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orbit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the curved path through which objects in space move around a planet or star:",
        "examples": [
          "in orbit The satellite is now in a stable orbit.",
          "go into orbit around Once in space, the spacecraft will go into orbit around Earth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of two round areas in the skull (= the bones of the head) on either side of the nose that contain the eyes:",
        "examples": [
          "A dental infection involving the upper teeth can easily spread itself into the orbit.",
          "Anatomically, the orbit consists of six facial bones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow a curved path around a planet or star:",
        "examples": [
          "On this mission the Shuttle will orbit (the Earth) at a height of several hundred miles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the curved path through which objects in space move around a planet or star that has gravity (= a pulling force)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An orbit is also the path an electron takes around the nucleus (= central part) of an atom.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Orbit also means the round hollow area surrounding the eye.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "orbital": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the orbit (= curved path) of an object in space:",
        "examples": [
          "an orbital space station",
          "The spacecraft had to dodge orbital debris coming its way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the eye socket (= the bone around the eye):",
        "examples": [
          "The patient’s face swelled up as a result of orbital cellulitis, a bacterial infection.",
          "Fractures of the orbital apex can result in sight defects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the path that an electron or electrons take around the nucleus (= central part) of an atom:",
        "examples": [
          "It is assumed that particle interactions keep electrons in their orbitals around nuclei."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piercing (= a hole made in the body for wearing jewellery) that involves making two holes close together, especially on the ear, lip, or eyebrow, and connecting them with a piece of jewellery, usually a ring-shaped one :",
        "examples": [
          "The orbital features two holes connected by one piece of jewellery.",
          "Flight attendants are not usually allowed to have orbital piercings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the path that an electron or electrons take around the nucleus (= central part) of an atom",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "orbiting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow a curved path around a planet or star:",
        "examples": [
          "On this mission the Shuttle will orbit (the Earth) at a height of several hundred miles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orbits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the curved path through which objects in space move around a planet or star:",
        "examples": [
          "in orbit The satellite is now in a stable orbit.",
          "go into orbit around Once in space, the spacecraft will go into orbit around Earth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of two round areas in the skull (= the bones of the head) on either side of the nose that contain the eyes:",
        "examples": [
          "A dental infection involving the upper teeth can easily spread itself into the orbit.",
          "Anatomically, the orbit consists of six facial bones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow a curved path around a planet or star:",
        "examples": [
          "On this mission the Shuttle will orbit (the Earth) at a height of several hundred miles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the curved path through which objects in space move around a planet or star that has gravity (= a pulling force)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An orbit is also the path an electron takes around the nucleus (= central part) of an atom.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Orbit also means the round hollow area surrounding the eye.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "orca": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "orchard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of land where fruit trees (but not orange trees or other citrus trees) are grown:",
        "examples": [
          "an apple/cherry orchard"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land where fruit trees are grown:",
        "examples": [
          "an apple orchard"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orchestra": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large group of musicians who play many different instruments together and are led by a conductor:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a cellist in the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the seats on the main floor of a theatre or cinema, not at a higher level",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of musicians playing different instruments and usually organized to play together and led by a conductor:",
        "examples": [
          "the New York Philharmonic Orchestra"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The orchestra of a theater is the part on the main floor:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve got seats in the fifth row of the orchestra."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orchestral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with or involving an orchestra (= a large group of musicians who play many different instruments together):",
        "examples": [
          "an orchestral arrangement",
          "The orchestral playing was tight and elegant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orchestrate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to arrange or write a piece of music so that it can be played by an orchestra",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange something carefully, and sometimes unfairly, so as to achieve a wanted result:",
        "examples": [
          "Their victory was largely a result of their brilliantly orchestrated election campaign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan and organize something carefully and sometimes secretly in order to achieve a desired result:",
        "examples": [
          "The White House orchestrated a series of events to showcase the president on the global stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange or write a piece of music to be played by an orchestra",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize something complicated, in a very careful and sometimes secret way, especially in order to get an advantage for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "Senior executives orchestrated a business strategy that tripled the size of the company.",
          "The mega-bucks deals orchestrated by the club's billionaire owner continue to dominate the headlines.",
          "be orchestrated to do sth She claims that contributions from her firm are not orchestrated to gain influence with a specific lawmaker."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orchestrated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with every detail very carefully planned, sometimes secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "It was clear that this was an orchestrated attempt to get rid of the CEO.",
          "carefully/meticulously/methodically orchestrated These carefully orchestrated events are a way of ensuring that all the people who attend are friendly to the Mayor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orchid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant with beautifully coloured flowers that have an unusual shape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant with three-part flowers, or one of its flowers, which can be white or of several different colors",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "orchids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant with beautifully coloured flowers that have an unusual shape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant with three-part flowers, or one of its flowers, which can be white or of several different colors",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ordained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially make someone a priest or other religious leader, in a religious ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "He was ordained (as) a priest in Ely cathedral in 1987."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of God or someone in authority) to order something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "There is strong support here for the tough economic reforms ordained in the federal capital, Prague.",
          "[ + that ] humorous I don't know who came up with the idea, but the city council has ordained that all the local libraries will close on Mondays."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ordeal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very unpleasant and painful or difficult experience:",
        "examples": [
          "The hostages' ordeal came to an end when soldiers stormed the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a way of trying to find out if someone is guilty or innocent by making them suffer extreme pain. If they did not die, this was considered proof from God that they were innocent:",
        "examples": [
          "Prior to the twelfth century the judicial ordeal was a pervasive mode of proof.",
          "When he declined to test the validity of his apocalyptic prophecies with an ordeal by fire, he was arrested and hanged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an experience that is very painful, difficult, or tiring:",
        "examples": [
          "Her seven-month stay in the hospital was quite an ordeal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "order": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a request to make, supply, or deliver food or goods:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Can I take your order now?\" said the waiter.",
          "I would like to place (= make) an order for a large pine table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product or a meal that has been asked for by a customer:",
        "examples": [
          "I got an email saying that the order has been shipped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is on order, you have asked for it but have not yet received it:",
        "examples": [
          "The new drilling equipment has been on order for several weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or make something especially for a person who has asked for it:",
        "examples": [
          "We make wedding cakes to order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which people or things are arranged, either in relation to one another or according to a particular characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "The children lined up in order of age/height.",
          "I can't find the file I need because they're all out of order (= they are no longer arranged in the correct way).",
          "Put the files in alphabetical/chronological order.",
          "mainly UK Here's the running order for the concert (= the order in which each item will happen)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that someone tells you you must do:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers fired as soon as their commander gave the order.",
          "Soldiers must obey orders.",
          "What are your orders?",
          "My orders are to search everyone's bag as they come in.",
          "The road was closed all day by order of the police.",
          "Clean up this room immediately - and that's an order!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have been told that you must do something by someone in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "We are under orders not to allow anyone into the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official instruction telling someone what they can or cannot do, or a written instruction to a bank to pay money to a particular person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "with the aim of achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "He came home early in order to see the kids before they went to bed.",
          "I agreed to her suggestion in order not to upset her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which everything is arranged in its correct place:",
        "examples": [
          "The house was such a mess that she spent the whole day trying to establish some kind of order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize something well:",
        "examples": [
          "I try to leave my desk in order when I go home.",
          "He put his affairs in order (= made arrangements for his personal and business matters) before he went into the hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of working correctly or of being suitable for use:",
        "examples": [
          "TV for sale in (good) working order.",
          "Are your immigration papers in order (= legally correct)?",
          "The coffee machine is out of order (= not working)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which rules are obeyed and people do what they are expected to do:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher found it hard to keep her class in order.",
          "As the demonstration began to turn violent, the police were called in to restore order.",
          "After some heated discussion, the chairperson called the meeting to order (= told everyone to stop talking so that the meeting could continue).",
          "UK Is it in order (= allowed) for me to park my car outside the building?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression used in a parliament or a formal meeting to get people's attention and make them stop talking, so that the meeting or discussion can start or continue",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social or political system:",
        "examples": [
          "The collapse of Communism at the end of the 1980s encouraged hopes of a new world order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who join together for religious or similar reasons and live according to particular rules:",
        "examples": [
          "religious/holy orders",
          "monks of the Cistercian/Franciscan Order"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group that people are made members of as a reward for services they have done for their country:",
        "examples": [
          "He was made a knight of the Order of the Garter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type or size of something:",
        "examples": [
          "These were problems of a completely different order from anything we had faced before.",
          "formal No successful business can be run without skills of the highest order (= great skills)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "approximately:",
        "examples": [
          "The cost will be something in the order of $500."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used in the classification of plants and animals) a group of related plants or animals:",
        "examples": [
          "An order is below a class and above a family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for something to be made, supplied, or delivered, especially in a restaurant or shop:",
        "examples": [
          "I ordered some pasta and a mixed salad.",
          "[ + two objects ] There are no shirts left in this size but we could order one for you/order you one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person in authority orders someone to do something, or orders something to be done, they tell someone to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "The management has ordered a cutback in spending.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Wait over there,\" she ordered.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They ordered him to leave the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange a group of people or things in a list from first to last:",
        "examples": [
          "The documents have been ordered alphabetically.",
          "I've ordered the application forms into three groups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you are told to do by someone else and which you must do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The company has received an order to stop releasing pollution into the air.",
          "His defense was that he was only obeying orders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which people or things are arranged in relation to one another or according to a particular characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "Please arrange the books in alphabetical order by author.",
          "I can’t find the files I need because they’re all out of order (= they are not arranged in the correct way)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you leave/put things in order, you make them neat:",
        "examples": [
          "I want to leave my desk in order before I go on vacation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which rules are obeyed and people do what they are expected to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Observers were present to preserve order during the voting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of working correctly or of being suitable for use:",
        "examples": [
          "The set of power tools are all in good working order.",
          "Are your immigration papers in order (= legally correct)?",
          "The elevator is out of order (= not working)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social or political system:",
        "examples": [
          "a new economic order"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An order is also the thing that has been requested:",
        "examples": [
          "The store phoned to say your order has come in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is on order, you have asked for it to be obtained but have not yet received it:",
        "examples": [
          "The lamp has been on order for several weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for something to be made, supplied, or delivered:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Are you ready to order, or do you need a little more time?",
          "[ T ] I ordered some pasta and a mixed salad.",
          "[ T ] After looking through the catalog, she called the store and ordered new sheets and towels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a person in authority) to tell someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "They ordered him to leave the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request from a customer for goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "Recent trends suggest that orders are unlikely to be converted into sales until the second half.",
          "We make a service and handling charge of $4 for all phone and internet orders of tickets.",
          "Already, the US aeronautics company has accumulated its biggest-ever backlog of orders - valued at $475 million.",
          "online/postal orders",
          "We're encouraged by the rise in order intakes this past quarter.",
          "a reduction in order volumes in the UK",
          "place/put in an order (for sth) Placing orders by computer for medications ensures greater efficiency and a quicker delivery time to patients.",
          "take/get/receive an order (for sth) The Project extended the period for taking orders for its €45 million IPO until Friday.",
          "lose/win/cancel an order (for sth) Due to technical difficulties, the company recently lost an order for $175,000 worth of bakery equipment.",
          "process/fill/make up an order (for sth) The time it takes to fill orders for cars has increased.",
          "Once an order goes through, a message is sent to an inventory system on another computer.",
          "orders are up/down Durable goods orders were up in October by 2.9 %.",
          "orders fall/increase/rise In the past twelve months, we have seen export orders rise by 26%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the goods that a customer has ordered from a company, store, or manufacturer:",
        "examples": [
          "Call centres were flooded with complaints from people who had experienced problems with their orders.",
          "deliver/send/supply an order We will notify you by email once your order has been sent.",
          "receive/get/take delivery of an order The \"Super Express\" option enables customers to receive orders on the next working day.",
          "handle/trace/monitor an order By going online, our customers can easily trace the status of their order.",
          "In spite of the rail strike, only a handful of orders were delayed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement made by a court of law or an official authority saying that something must be done:",
        "examples": [
          "issue/back/block an order The company was forced to stop selling insurance in May after the order which was issued by Florida's Insurance Department.",
          "an order expires/is extended The order was scheduled to expire today but was extended at the request of US prosecutors.",
          "an order to do sth Authorities need an order from the courts to require libraries to provide records on the borrowing of books and on the use of internet sites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which data or information is arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "in alphabetical/numerical/date order Names of recent clients are listed in alphabetical order.",
          "the order of priority/preference There are laws that control the order of priority for payments to creditors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which laws or rules relating to a particular activity exist:",
        "examples": [
          "The federal government needs to bring order to the complicated system of trading.",
          "a new world/global/economic order"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be necessary :",
        "examples": [
          "Recent events have shown that a review of existing laws is in order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be legally or officially acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "Check that all your documentation is in order before travelling abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something for a specific customer, rather than making something in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "All our furniture is made to order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "according to the orders of a judge or someone in a position of authority:",
        "examples": [
          "After a press scandal concerning the company's CEO, the deal was canceled by order of the state attorney general."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "data or information that is arranged in ascending order is arranged so that the smallest or least important numbers, facts, etc. are shown first; data or information that is arranged in descending order is arranged so that the largest or most important numbers, facts, etc. are shown first:",
        "examples": [
          "Click once and the list is sorted in ascending order; click again and it's sorted in descending order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in good condition, or in good enough condition to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "Business owners are being urged to check that their CCTV cameras are in working order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the approximate value stated:",
        "examples": [
          "The German group is capable of financing a deal in the order of €100bn.",
          "The latest estimates of the state's unfunded pension liability are on the order of $10 billion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make sure that something is done in a controlled way, or to take action in order to control something :",
        "examples": [
          "Huge budget cuts are inevitable in order to put public finances back in order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is on order has been asked for by a customer but has not yet been received by them:",
        "examples": [
          "The shipping company is the largest buyer of the new trucks, with 55 currently on order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the order in which different subjects are discussed at a business meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "Has anyone any changes to suggest to the order of business?",
          "Our first order of business is how to tackle the current debt crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not acceptable according to a law or rule, or according to what people think is correct or suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "Her comments were ruled out of order by the chairperson.",
          "The Press Complaints Commission acknowledged that newspaper coverage of the event had been completely out of order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that is out of order is not working correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "All our elevators are currently out of order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "documents, files, etc. that are out of order are not arranged in the correct way:",
        "examples": [
          "The pages I printed out were all out of order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that is under orders to do something has been told officially to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Commercial banks are under orders not to begin selling the new coins to customers until Thursday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask a company, store, manufacturer, etc. to supply goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "Our new service enables you to order foreign currency online.",
          "To order your copy, visit our website or call this number.",
          "order sth online/on the internet More and more people are ordering books and DVDs online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone to do something, especially when you are in a position of legal or official authority:",
        "examples": [
          "order sb/sth to do sth State agencies were ordered to cut all nonessential energy use.",
          "Banks have been ordered by the Financial Services Authority to assess how they would cope in the event of house prices crashing by 40 %.",
          "order a trial/investigation/inquiry Local governments have ordered an inquiry into radiation levels in the affected areas.",
          "order that Alaska's attorney-general has ordered that the company retain all documents relating to financial transactions in the current fiscal year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize information or data using a particular method:",
        "examples": [
          "He counted and ordered the copies.",
          "order sth alphabetically/numerically/by date Order the documents in the file by date."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ordered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "carefully arranged or controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "a well-ordered (= tidy) room"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ordering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of asking for goods or services from a company, store, or manufacturer:",
        "examples": [
          "She is responsible for the ordering of equipment and materials.",
          "online/internet/electronic ordering"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of putting something in a particular order:",
        "examples": [
          "The ordering of the items in the questionnaire is very important."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orderlies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hospital worker who does jobs for which no training is necessary, such as helping the nurses or carrying heavy things:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a part-time job as a hospital orderly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who acts as an officer's servant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "well arranged or organized:",
        "examples": [
          "She put the letters in three orderly piles.",
          "Form an orderly queue.",
          "The passengers were asked to leave the plane in an orderly fashion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hospital worker who does jobs for which no training is necessary, such as helping nurses or carrying heavy things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "well arranged or organized:",
        "examples": [
          "During the fire drill, the children were asked to proceed in an orderly way down the stairs and out of the building."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orderly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hospital worker who does jobs for which no training is necessary, such as helping the nurses or carrying heavy things:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a part-time job as a hospital orderly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who acts as an officer's servant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "well arranged or organized:",
        "examples": [
          "She put the letters in three orderly piles.",
          "Form an orderly queue.",
          "The passengers were asked to leave the plane in an orderly fashion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hospital worker who does jobs for which no training is necessary, such as helping nurses or carrying heavy things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "well arranged or organized:",
        "examples": [
          "During the fire drill, the children were asked to proceed in an orderly way down the stairs and out of the building."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a request to make, supply, or deliver food or goods:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Can I take your order now?\" said the waiter.",
          "I would like to place (= make) an order for a large pine table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product or a meal that has been asked for by a customer:",
        "examples": [
          "I got an email saying that the order has been shipped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is on order, you have asked for it but have not yet received it:",
        "examples": [
          "The new drilling equipment has been on order for several weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or make something especially for a person who has asked for it:",
        "examples": [
          "We make wedding cakes to order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which people or things are arranged, either in relation to one another or according to a particular characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "The children lined up in order of age/height.",
          "I can't find the file I need because they're all out of order (= they are no longer arranged in the correct way).",
          "Put the files in alphabetical/chronological order.",
          "mainly UK Here's the running order for the concert (= the order in which each item will happen)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that someone tells you you must do:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers fired as soon as their commander gave the order.",
          "Soldiers must obey orders.",
          "What are your orders?",
          "My orders are to search everyone's bag as they come in.",
          "The road was closed all day by order of the police.",
          "Clean up this room immediately - and that's an order!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have been told that you must do something by someone in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "We are under orders not to allow anyone into the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official instruction telling someone what they can or cannot do, or a written instruction to a bank to pay money to a particular person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "with the aim of achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "He came home early in order to see the kids before they went to bed.",
          "I agreed to her suggestion in order not to upset her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which everything is arranged in its correct place:",
        "examples": [
          "The house was such a mess that she spent the whole day trying to establish some kind of order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize something well:",
        "examples": [
          "I try to leave my desk in order when I go home.",
          "He put his affairs in order (= made arrangements for his personal and business matters) before he went into the hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of working correctly or of being suitable for use:",
        "examples": [
          "TV for sale in (good) working order.",
          "Are your immigration papers in order (= legally correct)?",
          "The coffee machine is out of order (= not working)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which rules are obeyed and people do what they are expected to do:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher found it hard to keep her class in order.",
          "As the demonstration began to turn violent, the police were called in to restore order.",
          "After some heated discussion, the chairperson called the meeting to order (= told everyone to stop talking so that the meeting could continue).",
          "UK Is it in order (= allowed) for me to park my car outside the building?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression used in a parliament or a formal meeting to get people's attention and make them stop talking, so that the meeting or discussion can start or continue",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social or political system:",
        "examples": [
          "The collapse of Communism at the end of the 1980s encouraged hopes of a new world order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who join together for religious or similar reasons and live according to particular rules:",
        "examples": [
          "religious/holy orders",
          "monks of the Cistercian/Franciscan Order"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group that people are made members of as a reward for services they have done for their country:",
        "examples": [
          "He was made a knight of the Order of the Garter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type or size of something:",
        "examples": [
          "These were problems of a completely different order from anything we had faced before.",
          "formal No successful business can be run without skills of the highest order (= great skills)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "approximately:",
        "examples": [
          "The cost will be something in the order of $500."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used in the classification of plants and animals) a group of related plants or animals:",
        "examples": [
          "An order is below a class and above a family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for something to be made, supplied, or delivered, especially in a restaurant or shop:",
        "examples": [
          "I ordered some pasta and a mixed salad.",
          "[ + two objects ] There are no shirts left in this size but we could order one for you/order you one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person in authority orders someone to do something, or orders something to be done, they tell someone to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "The management has ordered a cutback in spending.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Wait over there,\" she ordered.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They ordered him to leave the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange a group of people or things in a list from first to last:",
        "examples": [
          "The documents have been ordered alphabetically.",
          "I've ordered the application forms into three groups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you are told to do by someone else and which you must do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The company has received an order to stop releasing pollution into the air.",
          "His defense was that he was only obeying orders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which people or things are arranged in relation to one another or according to a particular characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "Please arrange the books in alphabetical order by author.",
          "I can’t find the files I need because they’re all out of order (= they are not arranged in the correct way)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you leave/put things in order, you make them neat:",
        "examples": [
          "I want to leave my desk in order before I go on vacation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which rules are obeyed and people do what they are expected to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Observers were present to preserve order during the voting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of working correctly or of being suitable for use:",
        "examples": [
          "The set of power tools are all in good working order.",
          "Are your immigration papers in order (= legally correct)?",
          "The elevator is out of order (= not working)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social or political system:",
        "examples": [
          "a new economic order"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An order is also the thing that has been requested:",
        "examples": [
          "The store phoned to say your order has come in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is on order, you have asked for it to be obtained but have not yet received it:",
        "examples": [
          "The lamp has been on order for several weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for something to be made, supplied, or delivered:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Are you ready to order, or do you need a little more time?",
          "[ T ] I ordered some pasta and a mixed salad.",
          "[ T ] After looking through the catalog, she called the store and ordered new sheets and towels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a person in authority) to tell someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "They ordered him to leave the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request from a customer for goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "Recent trends suggest that orders are unlikely to be converted into sales until the second half.",
          "We make a service and handling charge of $4 for all phone and internet orders of tickets.",
          "Already, the US aeronautics company has accumulated its biggest-ever backlog of orders - valued at $475 million.",
          "online/postal orders",
          "We're encouraged by the rise in order intakes this past quarter.",
          "a reduction in order volumes in the UK",
          "place/put in an order (for sth) Placing orders by computer for medications ensures greater efficiency and a quicker delivery time to patients.",
          "take/get/receive an order (for sth) The Project extended the period for taking orders for its €45 million IPO until Friday.",
          "lose/win/cancel an order (for sth) Due to technical difficulties, the company recently lost an order for $175,000 worth of bakery equipment.",
          "process/fill/make up an order (for sth) The time it takes to fill orders for cars has increased.",
          "Once an order goes through, a message is sent to an inventory system on another computer.",
          "orders are up/down Durable goods orders were up in October by 2.9 %.",
          "orders fall/increase/rise In the past twelve months, we have seen export orders rise by 26%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the goods that a customer has ordered from a company, store, or manufacturer:",
        "examples": [
          "Call centres were flooded with complaints from people who had experienced problems with their orders.",
          "deliver/send/supply an order We will notify you by email once your order has been sent.",
          "receive/get/take delivery of an order The \"Super Express\" option enables customers to receive orders on the next working day.",
          "handle/trace/monitor an order By going online, our customers can easily trace the status of their order.",
          "In spite of the rail strike, only a handful of orders were delayed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement made by a court of law or an official authority saying that something must be done:",
        "examples": [
          "issue/back/block an order The company was forced to stop selling insurance in May after the order which was issued by Florida's Insurance Department.",
          "an order expires/is extended The order was scheduled to expire today but was extended at the request of US prosecutors.",
          "an order to do sth Authorities need an order from the courts to require libraries to provide records on the borrowing of books and on the use of internet sites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which data or information is arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "in alphabetical/numerical/date order Names of recent clients are listed in alphabetical order.",
          "the order of priority/preference There are laws that control the order of priority for payments to creditors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which laws or rules relating to a particular activity exist:",
        "examples": [
          "The federal government needs to bring order to the complicated system of trading.",
          "a new world/global/economic order"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be necessary :",
        "examples": [
          "Recent events have shown that a review of existing laws is in order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be legally or officially acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "Check that all your documentation is in order before travelling abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something for a specific customer, rather than making something in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "All our furniture is made to order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "according to the orders of a judge or someone in a position of authority:",
        "examples": [
          "After a press scandal concerning the company's CEO, the deal was canceled by order of the state attorney general."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "data or information that is arranged in ascending order is arranged so that the smallest or least important numbers, facts, etc. are shown first; data or information that is arranged in descending order is arranged so that the largest or most important numbers, facts, etc. are shown first:",
        "examples": [
          "Click once and the list is sorted in ascending order; click again and it's sorted in descending order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in good condition, or in good enough condition to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "Business owners are being urged to check that their CCTV cameras are in working order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the approximate value stated:",
        "examples": [
          "The German group is capable of financing a deal in the order of €100bn.",
          "The latest estimates of the state's unfunded pension liability are on the order of $10 billion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make sure that something is done in a controlled way, or to take action in order to control something :",
        "examples": [
          "Huge budget cuts are inevitable in order to put public finances back in order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is on order has been asked for by a customer but has not yet been received by them:",
        "examples": [
          "The shipping company is the largest buyer of the new trucks, with 55 currently on order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the order in which different subjects are discussed at a business meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "Has anyone any changes to suggest to the order of business?",
          "Our first order of business is how to tackle the current debt crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not acceptable according to a law or rule, or according to what people think is correct or suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "Her comments were ruled out of order by the chairperson.",
          "The Press Complaints Commission acknowledged that newspaper coverage of the event had been completely out of order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that is out of order is not working correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "All our elevators are currently out of order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "documents, files, etc. that are out of order are not arranged in the correct way:",
        "examples": [
          "The pages I printed out were all out of order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that is under orders to do something has been told officially to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Commercial banks are under orders not to begin selling the new coins to customers until Thursday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask a company, store, manufacturer, etc. to supply goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "Our new service enables you to order foreign currency online.",
          "To order your copy, visit our website or call this number.",
          "order sth online/on the internet More and more people are ordering books and DVDs online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone to do something, especially when you are in a position of legal or official authority:",
        "examples": [
          "order sb/sth to do sth State agencies were ordered to cut all nonessential energy use.",
          "Banks have been ordered by the Financial Services Authority to assess how they would cope in the event of house prices crashing by 40 %.",
          "order a trial/investigation/inquiry Local governments have ordered an inquiry into radiation levels in the affected areas.",
          "order that Alaska's attorney-general has ordered that the company retain all documents relating to financial transactions in the current fiscal year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize information or data using a particular method:",
        "examples": [
          "He counted and ordered the copies.",
          "order sth alphabetically/numerically/by date Order the documents in the file by date."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ordinance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a law or rule made by a government or authority:",
        "examples": [
          "City Ordinance 126 forbids the parking of cars in this area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law or rule made by a government or authority:",
        "examples": [
          "A city ordinance forbids the parking of cars in this area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law, usually one made by a city or regional government:",
        "examples": [
          "The ordinance would require apartment managers to verify that renters are US citizens.",
          "Under the ordinance, a municipal court judge also will have the right to suspend offenders from driving for six months.",
          "a city/county/local ordinance",
          "a zoning/restriction/immigration ordinance",
          "pass/approve/enforce an ordinance After town-hall meetings, the city passed an ordinance that limits the number of chain restaurants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ordinances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a law or rule made by a government or authority:",
        "examples": [
          "City Ordinance 126 forbids the parking of cars in this area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law or rule made by a government or authority:",
        "examples": [
          "A city ordinance forbids the parking of cars in this area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law, usually one made by a city or regional government:",
        "examples": [
          "The ordinance would require apartment managers to verify that renters are US citizens.",
          "Under the ordinance, a municipal court judge also will have the right to suspend offenders from driving for six months.",
          "a city/county/local ordinance",
          "a zoning/restriction/immigration ordinance",
          "pass/approve/enforce an ordinance After town-hall meetings, the city passed an ordinance that limits the number of chain restaurants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ordinarily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "usually:",
        "examples": [
          "Ordinarily, we send a reminder about a month before payment is required."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "usually; most often:",
        "examples": [
          "We ordinarily get paid on Friday, but because Friday is a holiday, we’re getting paid on Thursday instead."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ordinary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not different or special or unexpected in any way; usual:",
        "examples": [
          "an ordinary neighbourhood",
          "Readers of the magazine said they wanted more stories about ordinary people and fewer stories about the rich and famous.",
          "Her last concert appearance was no ordinary (= a very special) performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "normally, or in the way that usually happens:",
        "examples": [
          "If we hadn't seen the TV programme, we would have carried on giving money to the charity in the ordinary way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "For the police, the incident was nothing out of the ordinary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not different, special, or unexpected in any way; usual:",
        "examples": [
          "His music was of the sort that ordinary Americans could relate to.",
          "Computers are now widely available in ordinary school settings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ordnance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "military supplies, especially weapons and bombs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "large guns on wheels",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "rock or soil from which metal can be obtained:",
        "examples": [
          "iron/copper ore"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance formed naturally in the ground and from which metal can be obtained:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] iron ore"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oregano": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a herb whose dried leaves are used in cooking to add flavour, especially in Italian cooking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an herb whose dried leaves are used in cooking",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "oregon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the northwestern US, whose capital city is Salem:",
        "examples": [
          "She is living on the coast of Oregon.",
          "We spent a weekend in Oregon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "organ": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of the body of an animal or plant that performs a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "an external/internal/reproductive organ",
          "an organ donor/transplant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument with a keyboard in which sound is produced by air being forced through pipes of different sizes and lengths when you press the keys with your hands or feet, or in which sound is produced electronically:",
        "examples": [
          "Electronic organs are much smaller and cheaper than pipe organs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper or broadcasting station produced by a particular organization and giving only the opinions of that organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper Pravda was the official organ of the Communist Party in the Soviet Union."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the body of a person, animal, or plant that performs a special job",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument with one or more rows of keys that are pressed with the fingers to play notes produced by forcing air through pipes of different sizes, or a similar electronic instrument:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Fred taught his wife to play the organ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper or magazine that represents the opinions of a group or organization, or that is produced for a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The monthly journal was once the official organ of the Communist party.",
          "She edits the company's house organ that is distributed to employees twice a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that works as part of a larger organization, for example, a government:",
        "examples": [
          "China's top national security policy organ",
          "the courts and other government organs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "organic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not using artificial chemicals in the growing of plants and animals for food and other products:",
        "examples": [
          "organic food/fruit/farms/farmers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being or coming from living plants and animals:",
        "examples": [
          "A quarter of the contents of an average family's dustbin is organic matter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a disease or illness) producing a physical change in the structure of an organ or part of the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or developing naturally over time, without being forced or planned by anyone:",
        "examples": [
          "Our policies are organic. They change as situations change.",
          "His television career was an organic development from the endless sketches he used to enact with his best friend from school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a company experiences organic growth, it develops its own business instead of buying other companies:",
        "examples": [
          "Our future development will be achieved by organic growth rather than acquisitions of other companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a chemical substance) containing carbon:",
        "examples": [
          "Organic chemicals are used in the manufacture of plastics, fibres, solvents and paints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of or relating to living plants and animals, or the substances of which they are made",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Organic also means relating to, or belonging to a group of substances containing the chemical element carbon.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not using artificial chemicals in the production of plants and animals for food:",
        "examples": [
          "organic fruits and vegetables"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to growing food or other products without using artificial chemicals:",
        "examples": [
          "Are these carrots organic?",
          "organic food/produce/products",
          "The baby clothes were made of 100% organic cotton.",
          "organic farming/agriculture/gardening",
          "organic farmers/growers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the growth in a company, etc. that is achieved without buying other companies:",
        "examples": [
          "All this planned expansion will be organic, not achieved through acquisitions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "organisation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who work together in an organized way for a shared purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the World Health Organization",
          "The article was about international aid organizations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the planning of an activity or event:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn't want to be involved in the organization of/for the conference, although he was willing to attend and speak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something is done or arranged",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group whose members work together for a shared purpose in a continuing way:",
        "examples": [
          "the National Organization of Women",
          "Labor organizations have contributed heavily to the Democratic campaigns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arrangement according to a particular system:",
        "examples": [
          "An organization by subject rather than by date seems to make sense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or other group of people that works together for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Most organizations nowadays are under increasing pressure to be more accountable to multiple stakeholders.",
          "a business/trading organization",
          "a consumer/marketing/research organization",
          "a nonprofit/charitable/voluntary organization",
          "a national/international/local organization",
          "a large/big/small organization In today's climate, large organizations are inevitably part of even bigger global networks.",
          "join/work for an organization How long have you worked for the organization?",
          "found/set up/launch an organization In 2006 North Dakota launched an organization which hosts an annual business plan competition and provides assistance to young entrepreneurs.",
          "head/director/member of an organization She's executive director of an organization that promotes Fair Trade.",
          "in/throughout/within an organization Reaching agreement within big organizations is not always easy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of planning an event or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "We specialize in the organization of corporate events.",
          "careful/poor/bad organization According to the report, the firm's problems resulted from poor organization and bad management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something is arranged :",
        "examples": [
          "The organization and structure of the department needs rethinking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "organise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make arrangements for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "They organized a meeting between the teachers and students.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] UK She had organized a car to meet me at the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or arrange something according to a particular system:",
        "examples": [
          "The books were organized on the shelves according to their size.",
          "informal My mother is always trying to organize me (= make me do things in the way she likes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the necessary plans for something to happen; arrange:",
        "examples": [
          "The group organizes theater trips once a month.",
          "They organized a meeting between the students and teachers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or arrange something according to a particular system:",
        "examples": [
          "She had organized her work so that she could do some of it at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or arrange things, plans, ideas, etc., according to a particular system so that they can be used or understood easily:",
        "examples": [
          "I am trying to organize my office so I can work more efficiently.",
          "He will need some help organizing his schedule for the coming month.",
          "The department is organized into three groups, each with its own area of responsibility.",
          "organize sth by sth The conference program is organized by topic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make arrangements for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "This event was organized by a committee of city employees and local business owners.",
          "She has been designated to organize the meeting.",
          "They had organized a car to pick me up at the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form, join, or help someone to join a trade union:",
        "examples": [
          "Labor unions are pushing a bill in the legislature that would make it easier for them to organize."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "organising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make arrangements for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "They organized a meeting between the teachers and students.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] UK She had organized a car to meet me at the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or arrange something according to a particular system:",
        "examples": [
          "The books were organized on the shelves according to their size.",
          "informal My mother is always trying to organize me (= make me do things in the way she likes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the necessary plans for something to happen; arrange:",
        "examples": [
          "The group organizes theater trips once a month.",
          "They organized a meeting between the students and teachers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or arrange something according to a particular system:",
        "examples": [
          "She had organized her work so that she could do some of it at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or arrange things, plans, ideas, etc., according to a particular system so that they can be used or understood easily:",
        "examples": [
          "I am trying to organize my office so I can work more efficiently.",
          "He will need some help organizing his schedule for the coming month.",
          "The department is organized into three groups, each with its own area of responsibility.",
          "organize sth by sth The conference program is organized by topic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make arrangements for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "This event was organized by a committee of city employees and local business owners.",
          "She has been designated to organize the meeting.",
          "They had organized a car to pick me up at the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form, join, or help someone to join a trade union:",
        "examples": [
          "Labor unions are pushing a bill in the legislature that would make it easier for them to organize."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "organism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a single living plant, animal, virus, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Amoebae and bacteria are single-celled organisms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single living plant, animal, or other living thing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "organisms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a single living plant, animal, virus, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Amoebae and bacteria are single-celled organisms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single living plant, animal, or other living thing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "organist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who plays an organ, especially in a church or as a job",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musician who plays the organ, esp. professionally or at religious services:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the organist at Yankee Stadium."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "organization": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who work together in an organized way for a shared purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the World Health Organization",
          "The article was about international aid organizations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the planning of an activity or event:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn't want to be involved in the organization of/for the conference, although he was willing to attend and speak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something is done or arranged",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group whose members work together for a shared purpose in a continuing way:",
        "examples": [
          "the National Organization of Women",
          "Labor organizations have contributed heavily to the Democratic campaigns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arrangement according to a particular system:",
        "examples": [
          "An organization by subject rather than by date seems to make sense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or other group of people that works together for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Most organizations nowadays are under increasing pressure to be more accountable to multiple stakeholders.",
          "a business/trading organization",
          "a consumer/marketing/research organization",
          "a nonprofit/charitable/voluntary organization",
          "a national/international/local organization",
          "a large/big/small organization In today's climate, large organizations are inevitably part of even bigger global networks.",
          "join/work for an organization How long have you worked for the organization?",
          "found/set up/launch an organization In 2006 North Dakota launched an organization which hosts an annual business plan competition and provides assistance to young entrepreneurs.",
          "head/director/member of an organization She's executive director of an organization that promotes Fair Trade.",
          "in/throughout/within an organization Reaching agreement within big organizations is not always easy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of planning an event or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "We specialize in the organization of corporate events.",
          "careful/poor/bad organization According to the report, the firm's problems resulted from poor organization and bad management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something is arranged :",
        "examples": [
          "The organization and structure of the department needs rethinking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "organizations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who work together in an organized way for a shared purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the World Health Organization",
          "The article was about international aid organizations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the planning of an activity or event:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn't want to be involved in the organization of/for the conference, although he was willing to attend and speak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something is done or arranged",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group whose members work together for a shared purpose in a continuing way:",
        "examples": [
          "the National Organization of Women",
          "Labor organizations have contributed heavily to the Democratic campaigns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arrangement according to a particular system:",
        "examples": [
          "An organization by subject rather than by date seems to make sense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or other group of people that works together for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Most organizations nowadays are under increasing pressure to be more accountable to multiple stakeholders.",
          "a business/trading organization",
          "a consumer/marketing/research organization",
          "a nonprofit/charitable/voluntary organization",
          "a national/international/local organization",
          "a large/big/small organization In today's climate, large organizations are inevitably part of even bigger global networks.",
          "join/work for an organization How long have you worked for the organization?",
          "found/set up/launch an organization In 2006 North Dakota launched an organization which hosts an annual business plan competition and provides assistance to young entrepreneurs.",
          "head/director/member of an organization She's executive director of an organization that promotes Fair Trade.",
          "in/throughout/within an organization Reaching agreement within big organizations is not always easy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of planning an event or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "We specialize in the organization of corporate events.",
          "careful/poor/bad organization According to the report, the firm's problems resulted from poor organization and bad management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something is arranged :",
        "examples": [
          "The organization and structure of the department needs rethinking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "organize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make arrangements for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "They organized a meeting between the teachers and students.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] UK She had organized a car to meet me at the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or arrange something according to a particular system:",
        "examples": [
          "The books were organized on the shelves according to their size.",
          "informal My mother is always trying to organize me (= make me do things in the way she likes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the necessary plans for something to happen; arrange:",
        "examples": [
          "The group organizes theater trips once a month.",
          "They organized a meeting between the students and teachers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or arrange something according to a particular system:",
        "examples": [
          "She had organized her work so that she could do some of it at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or arrange things, plans, ideas, etc., according to a particular system so that they can be used or understood easily:",
        "examples": [
          "I am trying to organize my office so I can work more efficiently.",
          "He will need some help organizing his schedule for the coming month.",
          "The department is organized into three groups, each with its own area of responsibility.",
          "organize sth by sth The conference program is organized by topic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make arrangements for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "This event was organized by a committee of city employees and local business owners.",
          "She has been designated to organize the meeting.",
          "They had organized a car to pick me up at the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form, join, or help someone to join a trade union:",
        "examples": [
          "Labor unions are pushing a bill in the legislature that would make it easier for them to organize."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "organized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "arranged according to a particular system:",
        "examples": [
          "The letters had been placed in organized piles, one for each letter of the alphabet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An organized person is able to plan things carefully and keep things tidy:",
        "examples": [
          "She's not a very organized person and she always arrives late at meetings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of travel, visits, activities, etc.) planned and arranged for you to do, especially as part of a group:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't like going on organized tours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to plan things carefully and keep things neat:",
        "examples": [
          "We are looking for a person who is well organized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Organized also means relating to groups or people who are members of large and often powerful organizations in a particular area of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "organized labor",
          "organized sports",
          "organized crime"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arranged according to a particular system:",
        "examples": [
          "She has developed a very organized filing system.",
          "Our whole department is better organized now that he is in charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to plan things carefully, keep things tidy, and work effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "She's not a very organized person and she always arrives late at meetings.",
          "I wish I were better organized.",
          "The more organized we can be about the everyday running of things, the more time we have to spend on ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to a trade union:",
        "examples": [
          "Collective bargaining refers to negotiations between organized workers and their employers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "organizer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the person or group who plans and arranges an event or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "There aren't enough seats for all the guests - I must tell the organizers.",
          "Community organizers help to get people out to vote on election day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is able to plan things carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "We need someone who is a good organizer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container with separate parts for organizing things inside drawers or other spaces:",
        "examples": [
          "Medicine cabinet organizers are especially useful for keeping things like mascara, thermometers, and other tubes upright."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or group that plans and arranges an event or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The organizers are forging ahead with a programme of public events."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who plans things:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a complicated job that requires someone who is a good organizer ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who helps people form or join a trade union:",
        "examples": [
          "He is an organizer with the Service Employees International Union."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book or small computer in which you keep a record of what you have to do, your meetings, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a two-way pager, wireless phone, wireless Web browser, and hand-held organizer all in one device."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "organizers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the person or group who plans and arranges an event or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "There aren't enough seats for all the guests - I must tell the organizers.",
          "Community organizers help to get people out to vote on election day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is able to plan things carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "We need someone who is a good organizer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container with separate parts for organizing things inside drawers or other spaces:",
        "examples": [
          "Medicine cabinet organizers are especially useful for keeping things like mascara, thermometers, and other tubes upright."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or group that plans and arranges an event or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The organizers are forging ahead with a programme of public events."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who plans things:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a complicated job that requires someone who is a good organizer ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who helps people form or join a trade union:",
        "examples": [
          "He is an organizer with the Service Employees International Union."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book or small computer in which you keep a record of what you have to do, your meetings, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a two-way pager, wireless phone, wireless Web browser, and hand-held organizer all in one device."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "organizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make arrangements for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "They organized a meeting between the teachers and students.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] UK She had organized a car to meet me at the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or arrange something according to a particular system:",
        "examples": [
          "The books were organized on the shelves according to their size.",
          "informal My mother is always trying to organize me (= make me do things in the way she likes)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "organs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of the body of an animal or plant that performs a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "an external/internal/reproductive organ",
          "an organ donor/transplant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument with a keyboard in which sound is produced by air being forced through pipes of different sizes and lengths when you press the keys with your hands or feet, or in which sound is produced electronically:",
        "examples": [
          "Electronic organs are much smaller and cheaper than pipe organs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper or broadcasting station produced by a particular organization and giving only the opinions of that organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper Pravda was the official organ of the Communist Party in the Soviet Union."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the body of a person, animal, or plant that performs a special job",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument with one or more rows of keys that are pressed with the fingers to play notes produced by forcing air through pipes of different sizes, or a similar electronic instrument:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Fred taught his wife to play the organ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper or magazine that represents the opinions of a group or organization, or that is produced for a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The monthly journal was once the official organ of the Communist party.",
          "She edits the company's house organ that is distributed to employees twice a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that works as part of a larger organization, for example, a government:",
        "examples": [
          "China's top national security policy organ",
          "the courts and other government organs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orgasm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the moment of greatest pleasure and excitement in sexual activity:",
        "examples": [
          "to have an orgasm",
          "to achieve/reach orgasm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach an orgasm:",
        "examples": [
          "to be able/unable to orgasm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the moment of greatest pleasure in sexual activity",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "orgasms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the moment of greatest pleasure and excitement in sexual activity:",
        "examples": [
          "to have an orgasm",
          "to achieve/reach orgasm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach an orgasm:",
        "examples": [
          "to be able/unable to orgasm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the moment of greatest pleasure in sexual activity",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "orgies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a group of people behave in a wild uncontrolled way, especially involving sex, alcohol, or illegal drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "drunken orgies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when there is too much of something, usually a bad or harmful activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The protest degenerated into an orgy of looting and shooting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orgy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a group of people behave in a wild uncontrolled way, especially involving sex, alcohol, or illegal drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "drunken orgies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when there is too much of something, usually a bad or harmful activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The protest degenerated into an orgy of looting and shooting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the countries of East and Southeast Asia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the position of yourself in relation to your surroundings:",
        "examples": [
          "After she came out of the station, she paused to orient herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone familiar with a new place:",
        "examples": [
          "Incoming freshmen have advisers to help orient them to the university."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the countries in the east and southeast of Asia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "oriental": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the countries of East and Southeast Asia:",
        "examples": [
          "oriental cuisine/fruits/plants",
          "The concrete floor was covered with oriental rugs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orientation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the particular things that a person prefers, believes, thinks, or usually does:",
        "examples": [
          "We employ people without regard to their political orientation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "He is not legally required to disclose his orientation to his employer.",
          "Anti-discrimination laws include race, sex, gender, orientation, disability, and military status as protected classes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular interests, activities, or aims of an organization or business:",
        "examples": [
          "the company's new eco-friendly orientation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "training or preparation for a new job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The department has arranged an orientation session."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arrangement or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The building has an east-west orientation (= it is built on a line between east and west)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular interests, activities, or aims of a person or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He has never tried to hide his political orientation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of something in relation to its surroundings:",
        "examples": [
          "The church has an east-west orientation (= has one main side facing east and the opposite side facing west)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type of interests, activities, or aims that an organization, business, or project has, or the act of giving attention to a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The development of a consistent culture of customer orientation throughout the organization is crucial for survival.",
          "The company has adopted a new eco-friendly orientation.",
          "orientation to/towards sth He stressed the company's orientation towards the needs of the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular beliefs, opinions, or ways of behaving that a person has:",
        "examples": [
          "The Act requires that people should be employed without regard to their political or sexual orientation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "training or preparation for a new job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The job starts tomorrow with a full week of orientation.",
          "You will be given an orientation before your project starts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oriented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing the direction in which something is aimed:",
        "examples": [
          "She wants to turn the company into a profit-oriented organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing the direction in which something is aimed:",
        "examples": [
          "Hotels are a service-oriented industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "directed towards or interested in something:",
        "examples": [
          "Countries with more globally oriented economies have higher levels of information technology investment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing the particular direction in which something is aimed:",
        "examples": [
          "She wants to turn the company into a profit-oriented organization.",
          "Because the economy is so export-oriented, investment is closely linked to exporting businesses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orifices": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an opening or hole, especially one in the body, such as the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "humorous I was stuffing cake into every available orifice.",
          "formal The driver was bleeding from every orifice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "origami": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the art of making objects for decoration by folding sheets of paper into shapes:",
        "examples": [
          "Origami comes from Japan, where it is still widely practised."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "origin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the beginning or cause of something:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a book about the origin of the universe.",
          "Her unhappy childhood was the origin of her problems later in life.",
          "What's the origin of this saying? (= Where did it come from?)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the particular way in which something started to exist or someone started their life:",
        "examples": [
          "The story has obscure origins (= no one knows how it started)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "where a person was born:",
        "examples": [
          "He is of North African origin.",
          "What is your country of origin?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "where an object was made:",
        "examples": [
          "The furniture was French in origin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a muscle attached to the bone that does not move when the muscle is used",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thing from which something comes, or the place where it began:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the origins of language",
          "[ U ] He studied the origin and development of the nervous system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person’s origin is the country from which the person comes:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The population is of Indian or Pakistani origin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The origin is the zero point on a number line (= drawing that represents all the numbers that exist), or the point where the horizontal and vertical lines on a graph (= drawing) cross.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning or cause of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The origins of this practice date back to the time of the Depression.",
          "Whether entrepreneurs are self-employed or working as employees, they are often at the origin of radical innovations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where something was made or came from:",
        "examples": [
          "The furniture was French in origin.",
          "The origin of the money that financed the deal was unclear.",
          "All these products must state their country of origin clearly on the packaging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where a person was born:",
        "examples": [
          "He is of North African origin.",
          "What is your country of origin?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "original": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing since the beginning, or being the earliest form of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Is this the original fireplace?",
          "The gardens have recently been restored to their original glory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An original piece of work, such as a painting, etc. is produced by the artist and not a copy:",
        "examples": [
          "an original drawing/manuscript",
          "Is this an original Rembrandt? (= Was it painted by him?)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not the same as anything or anyone else and therefore special and interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "original ideas/suggestions/work",
          "She's a highly original young designer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first one made and not a copy:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you give me the original of your report? I can't read this copy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of work by a famous artist or designer and not a copy by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "If the painting is an original, it will be very valuable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you read something in the original, you read it in the language in which it was first written:",
        "examples": [
          "As part of his studies, he read Homer in the original."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first one made and not a copy:",
        "examples": [
          "Send a copy of your receipt, but keep the original."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An original is also a piece of work by an artist or designer and not a copy by someone else.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is an original behaves or speaks in a way that is not like other people.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the earliest form of something, or in the form that existed at the beginning:",
        "examples": [
          "The original plans have been changed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Original can also mean different from anything or anyone else and therefore new and interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "Our teacher said we’d better come up with something original."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An original piece of work, such as a painting or drawing, is produced by the artist or writer and is not a copy.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "spoken, written, or existing first:",
        "examples": [
          "The final cost was much greater than the contractor's original estimate.",
          "We have more than doubled our original investment.",
          "His original plan was to stay two to three years, but he loved the job so much that he has never left.",
          "Please do not send original documents with your application."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not the same as anything or anyone else and for that reason special and interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "original idea/suggestion, etc. We need some original ideas that will increase sales.",
          "She's a highly original young designer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first one made and not a copy:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you let me have the original of your report?",
          "Sign the original and return it to us, keeping the copy for your records.",
          "The new version is worse in every respect - I much preferred the original."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "originality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being special and interesting and not the same as anything or anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "We were impressed by the originality of the children's work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "originally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "first of all:",
        "examples": [
          "Originally it was a bedroom, but we turned it into a study."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the beginning; when something first existed:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a bedroom originally, but we turned it into a study.",
          "They now live in California, but originally they came from Mexico."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "originals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing since the beginning, or being the earliest form of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Is this the original fireplace?",
          "The gardens have recently been restored to their original glory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An original piece of work, such as a painting, etc. is produced by the artist and not a copy:",
        "examples": [
          "an original drawing/manuscript",
          "Is this an original Rembrandt? (= Was it painted by him?)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not the same as anything or anyone else and therefore special and interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "original ideas/suggestions/work",
          "She's a highly original young designer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first one made and not a copy:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you give me the original of your report? I can't read this copy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of work by a famous artist or designer and not a copy by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "If the painting is an original, it will be very valuable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you read something in the original, you read it in the language in which it was first written:",
        "examples": [
          "As part of his studies, he read Homer in the original."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first one made and not a copy:",
        "examples": [
          "Send a copy of your receipt, but keep the original."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An original is also a piece of work by an artist or designer and not a copy by someone else.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is an original behaves or speaks in a way that is not like other people.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the earliest form of something, or in the form that existed at the beginning:",
        "examples": [
          "The original plans have been changed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Original can also mean different from anything or anyone else and therefore new and interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "Our teacher said we’d better come up with something original."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An original piece of work, such as a painting or drawing, is produced by the artist or writer and is not a copy.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "spoken, written, or existing first:",
        "examples": [
          "The final cost was much greater than the contractor's original estimate.",
          "We have more than doubled our original investment.",
          "His original plan was to stay two to three years, but he loved the job so much that he has never left.",
          "Please do not send original documents with your application."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not the same as anything or anyone else and for that reason special and interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "original idea/suggestion, etc. We need some original ideas that will increase sales.",
          "She's a highly original young designer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first one made and not a copy:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you let me have the original of your report?",
          "Sign the original and return it to us, keeping the copy for your records.",
          "The new version is worse in every respect - I much preferred the original."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "originate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "originate in Although the technology originated in the UK, it has been developed in the US",
          "originate among The game is thought to have originated among the native peoples of Alaska."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start something or cause it to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Who originated the saying \"Small is beautiful\"?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come from or begin in a particular place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Jazz originated in the US and is now popular throughout the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "originate in Although the technology originated in the UK, it has been developed in the US.",
          "originate at This flight originated at Los Angeles airport and is continuing to Boston and then Madrid.",
          "originate from sb/sth They are studying complaints believed to have originated from retailers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start something or cause it to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "We plan to improve our marketing program using ideas originated by our customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange a new loan or investment :",
        "examples": [
          "A mortgage broker matches borrowers with lenders but does not originate or service mortgages."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "originated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "originate in Although the technology originated in the UK, it has been developed in the US",
          "originate among The game is thought to have originated among the native peoples of Alaska."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start something or cause it to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Who originated the saying \"Small is beautiful\"?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "originates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "originate in Although the technology originated in the UK, it has been developed in the US",
          "originate among The game is thought to have originated among the native peoples of Alaska."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start something or cause it to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Who originated the saying \"Small is beautiful\"?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come from or begin in a particular place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Jazz originated in the US and is now popular throughout the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "originate in Although the technology originated in the UK, it has been developed in the US.",
          "originate at This flight originated at Los Angeles airport and is continuing to Boston and then Madrid.",
          "originate from sb/sth They are studying complaints believed to have originated from retailers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start something or cause it to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "We plan to improve our marketing program using ideas originated by our customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange a new loan or investment :",
        "examples": [
          "A mortgage broker matches borrowers with lenders but does not originate or service mortgages."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "originating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "originate in Although the technology originated in the UK, it has been developed in the US",
          "originate among The game is thought to have originated among the native peoples of Alaska."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start something or cause it to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Who originated the saying \"Small is beautiful\"?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "origins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the particular way in which something started to exist or someone started their life:",
        "examples": [
          "The story has obscure origins (= no one knows how it started).",
          "The president's family was of humble origins (= they were poor people without a good position in society).",
          "He's never made any attempt to conceal his working-class origins and indeed is proud of them.",
          "He rose from relatively lowly origins to become a figure of huge historical importance.",
          "Despite its associations with Christianity, the custom almost certainly has pagan origins."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "In Greek mythology (= ancient stories), a hunter who was killed and placed in the sky with the stars :",
        "examples": [
          "In \"The Odyssey\", Odysseus encounters Orion in the underworld.",
          "Orion was the lover of Artemis, who was tricked into killing him by an envious Apollo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a constellation (= a group of stars) said to look like a hunter wearing a belt :",
        "examples": [
          "Betelgeuse is the name of the star found in the right shoulder of Orion.",
          "The belt of Orion makes it one of the easiest constellations to recognize in the night sky."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orlando": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the southern US state of Florida, which is a popular place for holidays:",
        "examples": [
          "They bought a lakeside home in Orlando.",
          "He and his wife relocated from Orlando."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orleans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a major port and the largest city in the southern US state of Louisiana, which is known for being the home of jazz (= a type of music):",
        "examples": [
          "I'm from New Orleans.",
          "New Orleans food is excellent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ornament": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object that is beautiful rather than useful:",
        "examples": [
          "a glass ornament",
          "garden ornaments such as statues and fountains"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "decoration that is added to increase the beauty of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The building relies on clever design rather than on ornament for its impressive effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add decoration to something:",
        "examples": [
          "She ornamented her letters with little drawings in the margin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that is decorative rather than useful:",
        "examples": [
          "They spent decades collecting these colorful, Victorian-era ornaments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ornamental": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "beautiful rather than useful:",
        "examples": [
          "a bowl of ornamental china fruit",
          "The handles on each side of the box are purely ornamental (= they are for decoration only)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ornaments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object that is beautiful rather than useful:",
        "examples": [
          "a glass ornament",
          "garden ornaments such as statues and fountains"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "decoration that is added to increase the beauty of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The building relies on clever design rather than on ornament for its impressive effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add decoration to something:",
        "examples": [
          "She ornamented her letters with little drawings in the margin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that is decorative rather than useful:",
        "examples": [
          "They spent decades collecting these colorful, Victorian-era ornaments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ornery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "likely to get angry and argue with people:",
        "examples": [
          "He had been in an ornery mood all day, arguing with everyone who got in his way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to get angry and argue with people:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s ornery and opinionated, but he doesn’t lie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orphan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a child whose parents are dead:",
        "examples": [
          "The civil war is making orphans of many children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone an orphan:",
        "examples": [
          "He was orphaned as a baby (= his parents died when he was a baby).",
          "The children were orphaned by the war (= their parents were killed in the war)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child whose parents are dead",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "orphanage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a home for children whose parents are dead or unable to care for them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a home for children whose parents are dead or unable to care for them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "orphaned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having no parents because they have died:",
        "examples": [
          "The family took in three orphaned siblings.",
          "The goal of international adoption is to find a home for each orphaned child."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orphans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a child whose parents are dead:",
        "examples": [
          "The civil war is making orphans of many children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone an orphan:",
        "examples": [
          "He was orphaned as a baby (= his parents died when he was a baby).",
          "The children were orphaned by the war (= their parents were killed in the war)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child whose parents are dead",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "orpheus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Greek mythology (= ancient stories), a poet who sang and played the lyre (= a musical instrument with a U-shaped frame and strings):",
        "examples": [
          "Orpheus wanted to rescue his bride, Eurydice, from the underworld after she was bitten by a deadly snake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orthodox": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of beliefs, ideas, or activities) considered traditional, normal, and acceptable by most people:",
        "examples": [
          "orthodox treatment/methods",
          "orthodox views/opinions",
          "We would prefer a more orthodox approach/solution to the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of religious people) having more traditional beliefs than other people in the same religious group:",
        "examples": [
          "orthodox Christians/Jews/Muslims"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the Christian Church, with many members in Greece, Russia, and eastern Europe:",
        "examples": [
          "She was raised in the Greek Orthodox Church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of beliefs, ideas, or activities) following generally accepted beliefs or standards:",
        "examples": [
          "orthodox methods of teaching"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "traditional, and accepted by most people:",
        "examples": [
          "Orthodox economic theory has failed to explain the role of technological change in society.",
          "orthodox strategies for socio-economic development in developing countries"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orthopedic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to orthopedics:",
        "examples": [
          "an orthopedic surgeon/specialist/hospital"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "designed to prevent or treat bone injuries:",
        "examples": [
          "an orthopedic mattress",
          "orthopedic shoes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "orthopedist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a doctor who specializes in the treatment of bones that have not grown correctly or that have been damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "It may take six months to see an orthopedist for a hip replacement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "os": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Latin word meaning \"bone\", used in medical names and descriptions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opening in the body:",
        "examples": [
          "The cervical os should be closed by 2-3 weeks after delivery.",
          "A guiding catheter was used to access the coronary sinus os."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for operating system",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "oscar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of prizes given each year in the US to the best film, the best male and female actor in any film, and to other people involved in the production of films:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie won Oscars for best costumes and best screenplay in this year's awards.",
          "The Oscar ceremony takes place in March every year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an Academy Award:",
        "examples": [
          "He won an Oscar for best supporting actor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oscars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of prizes given each year in the US to the best film, the best male and female actor in any film, and to other people involved in the production of films:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie won Oscars for best costumes and best screenplay in this year's awards.",
          "The Oscar ceremony takes place in March every year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an Academy Award:",
        "examples": [
          "He won an Oscar for best supporting actor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oscillating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move repeatedly from one position to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The needle on the dial oscillated between full and empty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you oscillate between feelings or opinions, you change repeatedly from one to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "My emotions oscillate between desperation and hope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a wave or electric current) to change regularly in strength or direction",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "oslo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Norway, situated in the southern part of the country",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ossified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of habits or ideas) fixed and unable to change:",
        "examples": [
          "The institutions of government have become more ossified and inflexible.",
          "He tried to push liberalizing policies through an ossified bureaucracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of body tissue) having become hard and changed into bone:",
        "examples": [
          "The bones in the creature's feet were only partially ossified.",
          "With increasing age the joints between the bones may become ossified."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ostensibly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that appears or claims to be one thing when it is really something else:",
        "examples": [
          "He has spent the past three months in Florida, ostensibly for medical treatment, but in actual fact to avoid prosecution.",
          "The e-mail requested account information, ostensibly to help clear up a \"billing error\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "osteoporosis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disease that causes the bones to become weaker and easily broken:",
        "examples": [
          "Osteoporosis afflicts many older women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical condition that causes the bones to weaken and become easy to break",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ostracized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid someone intentionally, or to prevent someone from taking part in the activities of a group:",
        "examples": [
          "His colleagues ostracized him after he criticized the company in public."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ostrich": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large bird from Africa that cannot fly:",
        "examples": [
          "The ostrich is the fastest animal on two legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who says that a problem does not exist, because they do not want to deal with it:",
        "examples": [
          "If you're an ostrich about your debts, you're only going to make matters worse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large bird from Africa that has a long neck and long legs and cannot fly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "otherwise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used after an order or suggestion to show what the result will be if you do not follow that order or suggestion:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd better write it down, otherwise I'll forget it.",
          "Call home, otherwise your parents will start to worry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "differently, or in another way:",
        "examples": [
          "The police believe he is the thief, but all the evidence suggests otherwise (= that he is not).",
          "Under the Bill of Rights, a person is presumed innocent until proved otherwise (= guilty).",
          "Protestors were executed, jailed or otherwise persecuted.",
          "Marion Morrison, otherwise known as the film star John Wayne, was born in 1907.",
          "formal I can't meet you on Tuesday - I'm otherwise engaged/occupied (= doing something else)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "except for what has just been referred to:",
        "examples": [
          "The bike needs a new wheel, but otherwise it's in good condition.",
          "The poor sound quality ruined an otherwise beautiful film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that something is completely different from what you think it is or from what was previously stated:",
        "examples": [
          "He might have told you he was a qualified electrician, but the truth is quite otherwise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "differently, or in another way:",
        "examples": [
          "Samuel Clemens, otherwise known as Mark Twain",
          "Parts of the company will be sold or otherwise dismantled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Otherwise also means except for what was just referred to:",
        "examples": [
          "I like working outside when it’s warm, but otherwise I stay indoors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if not; or else:",
        "examples": [
          "Tell me if you want it, otherwise I’ll give it to Freya."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "otherworldly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "more closely connected to spiritual things than to the ordinary things of life:",
        "examples": [
          "The children in the picture look delicate and otherworldly, as though they had never run or played."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "otter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mammal with four legs and short brown fur that swims well and eats fish",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a water mammal with four legs and dark brown fur, which eats fish and is related to the weasel",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "otters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mammal with four legs and short brown fur that swims well and eats fish",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a water mammal with four legs and dark brown fur, which eats fish and is related to the weasel",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ottoman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture like a long box with a soft top, that you can use to store things in or to sit on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, round or square seat with no back or sides, used for sitting on or resting your feet on",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ouija": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a board, printed with letters of the alphabet and numbers, that people use in the belief that it will help them receive messages from people who are dead",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ounce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of weight equal to approximately 28 grams:",
        "examples": [
          "There are 16 ounces in one pound.",
          "a twelve-oz pack of bacon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "She can eat as much as she wants and she never puts on an ounce (= her weight does not increase).",
          "If he has an ounce of common sense, he'll realize that this project is bound to fail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of weight equal to 1/16 pound or 28 grams",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An ounce is also a very small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "If he’s got an ounce of common sense, he’ll realize that this project is bound to fail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fluid ounce",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of weight equal to 28.35 grams:",
        "examples": [
          "There are 16 ounces in one pound.",
          "a 12-oz can of cola"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ounces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of weight equal to approximately 28 grams:",
        "examples": [
          "There are 16 ounces in one pound.",
          "a twelve-oz pack of bacon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "She can eat as much as she wants and she never puts on an ounce (= her weight does not increase).",
          "If he has an ounce of common sense, he'll realize that this project is bound to fail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of weight equal to 1/16 pound or 28 grams",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An ounce is also a very small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "If he’s got an ounce of common sense, he’ll realize that this project is bound to fail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fluid ounce",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of weight equal to 28.35 grams:",
        "examples": [
          "There are 16 ounces in one pound.",
          "a 12-oz can of cola"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period when a service, such as electricity, is not available:",
        "examples": [
          "The radio news reported power outages affecting 50 homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when a service, such as electricity, is not available:",
        "examples": [
          "The radio news reported power outages affecting 50 homes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outback": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the areas of Australia that are far away from towns and cities, especially the desert areas in central Australia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "outbound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "travelling away from a particular point:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been an increase in outbound traffic leaving Toronto airport for the Caribbean resorts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "travelling or being taken or sent away from a particular point:",
        "examples": [
          "Problems resulted in nine inbound and 17 outbound flights being cancelled.",
          "outbound goods"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outbreak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a time when something suddenly begins, especially a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "an outbreak of cholera/food poisoning/rioting/war",
          "Last weekend saw further thundery outbreaks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden appearance of something, esp. of a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "an outbreak of cholera",
          "the outbreak of war"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outbreaks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a time when something suddenly begins, especially a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "an outbreak of cholera/food poisoning/rioting/war",
          "Last weekend saw further thundery outbreaks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden appearance of something, esp. of a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "an outbreak of cholera",
          "the outbreak of war"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outburst": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden forceful expression of emotion, especially anger:",
        "examples": [
          "a violent outburst",
          "an outburst of creative activity",
          "Her comments provoked an outburst of anger from the boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, violent expression of emotion, esp. anger",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "outbursts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden forceful expression of emotion, especially anger:",
        "examples": [
          "a violent outburst",
          "an outburst of creative activity",
          "Her comments provoked an outburst of anger from the boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, violent expression of emotion, esp. anger",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "outcast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has no place in their society or in a particular group, because the society or group refuses to accept them:",
        "examples": [
          "She has spent her life trying to help the homeless and other social outcasts.",
          "She was a political outcast after the Party expelled her in 1982."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not accepted or has no place in society or in a particular group:",
        "examples": [
          "a social outcast"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outcasts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has no place in their society or in a particular group, because the society or group refuses to accept them:",
        "examples": [
          "She has spent her life trying to help the homeless and other social outcasts.",
          "She was a political outcast after the Party expelled her in 1982."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not accepted or has no place in society or in a particular group:",
        "examples": [
          "a social outcast"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outcome": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a result or effect of an action, situation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It's too early to predict the outcome of the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result or effect of an action, situation, or event:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s too early to predict the outcome of the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An outcome is one of the possible results in a probability (= likelihood) experiment.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result or effect of an action, situation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It's too early to predict the outcome of the meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outcomes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a result or effect of an action, situation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It's too early to predict the outcome of the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result or effect of an action, situation, or event:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s too early to predict the outcome of the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An outcome is one of the possible results in a probability (= likelihood) experiment.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result or effect of an action, situation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It's too early to predict the outcome of the meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outdated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "old-fashioned and therefore not as good or as fashionable as something modern:",
        "examples": [
          "outdated weapons/ideas",
          "Nowadays this technique is completely outdated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no longer useful or modern:",
        "examples": [
          "an outdated computer system",
          "This handbook is outdated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old or old-fashioned and therefore not as good or as useful as something more modern or more recent:",
        "examples": [
          "outdated equipment/technology The company is finding it hard to compete because of the outdated equipment it is using.",
          "Staff shortages and an outdated computer system are blamed for the problem.",
          "The library has several outdated financial-planning books on its shelves, including a tax preparation guide from 1995."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outdid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "outdo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be, or do something, better than someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "He always tries to outdo everybody else in the class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do more or be better than someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "He always tries to outdo his teammates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outdone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "outdoor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing, happening, or done outside, rather than inside a building:",
        "examples": [
          "an outdoor swimming pool/festival",
          "outdoor clothes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "liking or relating to outdoor activities, such as walking and climbing:",
        "examples": [
          "Sara's not really the outdoor type."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing, happening, or done outside a building:",
        "examples": [
          "The city’s outdoor pools open June 19th.",
          "an outdoor concert"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outdoors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "outside:",
        "examples": [
          "If the weather's good, we'll eat outdoors (= not in a building).",
          "Every year he takes a month off work to go hiking in the great outdoors (= in the countryside, far away from towns)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "out in the air, not in a building:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ll eat outdoors.",
          "The kids are playing outdoors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place outside, away from buildings, where you can experience nature:",
        "examples": [
          "Mike enjoys the outdoors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outdoorsy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) enjoying spending time outdoors, especially doing activities like walking and cycling:",
        "examples": [
          "I consider myself an outdoorsy type and couldn't contemplate the idea of not living an active life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done, relating to, or suitable for outdoors:",
        "examples": [
          "He's into outdoorsy stuff like fishing and hiking.",
          "You can rent canoes or bikes to fill the days in this most rewarding of outdoorsy regions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make known the fact that someone is not heterosexual (= attracted to men if you are a woman and women if you are a man) or cisgender (= having a gender that matches the body you were born with), especially when that person does not want other people to know:",
        "examples": [
          "Hardly a week went by without someone famous being outed.",
          "Outing private individuals is offensive behaviour.",
          "She was outed as transgender by a sleazy tabloid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "at a greater distance from the centre:",
        "examples": [
          "outer London",
          "the outer lane of the motorway"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on the outside, or at a greater distance from the center or inside:",
        "examples": [
          "an outer covering/layer",
          "A line of trees marks the outer edge of the property."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outfit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of clothes worn for a particular occasion or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to wear my vampire outfit for Halloween."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization, company, team, military unit, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He has recently set up his own research outfit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide someone or something with equipment or clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "The ambulances have all been outfitted with new radios."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of clothes worn for a particular occasion or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Susan wore a black outfit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An outfit is also a set of equipment for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "She got a complete ski outfit as a gift from her parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization or group:",
        "examples": [
          "Our company merged with another consulting outfit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide someone with clothes or other equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "I found a place that can outfit us for the canoe trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of clothes worn for a particular occasion or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "You should bring at least one extra outfit to the conference.",
          "Give some consideration to what outfit to wear for the interview.",
          "Our reception staff all wear matching outfits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization, company, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He has recently set up his own research outfit, which has as yet no name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide someone or something with equipment or clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "The award provides funds to outfit labs and pay for other start-up expenses.",
          "outfit sb/sth with sth The vehicles have been outfitted with message boards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outfits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of clothes worn for a particular occasion or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to wear my vampire outfit for Halloween."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization, company, team, military unit, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He has recently set up his own research outfit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide someone or something with equipment or clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "The ambulances have all been outfitted with new radios."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of clothes worn for a particular occasion or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Susan wore a black outfit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An outfit is also a set of equipment for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "She got a complete ski outfit as a gift from her parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization or group:",
        "examples": [
          "Our company merged with another consulting outfit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide someone with clothes or other equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "I found a place that can outfit us for the canoe trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of clothes worn for a particular occasion or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "You should bring at least one extra outfit to the conference.",
          "Give some consideration to what outfit to wear for the interview.",
          "Our reception staff all wear matching outfits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization, company, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He has recently set up his own research outfit, which has as yet no name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide someone or something with equipment or clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "The award provides funds to outfit labs and pay for other start-up expenses.",
          "outfit sb/sth with sth The vehicles have been outfitted with message boards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outfitters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shop that sells men's clothes or uniforms:",
        "examples": [
          "a gentlemen's outfitters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shop that sells clothes and equipment for various activities:",
        "examples": [
          "We went to a wilderness outfitters to buy some new camping gear before we headed into the Rockies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outflank": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move forward past an enemy position in order to attack it from the side or from the back",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do better than an opponent by winning an advantage over him or her:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has outflanked the opposition by cutting taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get an advantage over people or companies who are involved in the same industry or activity as you are:",
        "examples": [
          "Large firms use their influence and experience to outflank competitors.",
          "We must reform our financial sector or risk being outflanked by foreign competition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outgoing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) friendly and energetic and finding it easy and enjoyable to be with others:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales reps need to be outgoing, because they are constantly meeting customers.",
          "She has an outgoing personality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "leaving a place, or leaving a job:",
        "examples": [
          "Outgoing flights are booked until 15 January.",
          "the outgoing vice-president"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "friendly and willing to meet new people:",
        "examples": [
          "Sherry is a very outgoing person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "leaving a particular job, office, or position:",
        "examples": [
          "the outgoing chairman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "about to leave an important job, such as managing a company or governing a country:",
        "examples": [
          "Shareholders criticized the company for an exorbitant compensation package that paid the outgoing CEO more than $71 million last year.",
          "an outgoing president/chairman/director"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an outgoing phone call or email is made or sent by one person to another, rather than being received:",
        "examples": [
          "Outgoing calls are charged at a rate of 49 cents, or 38p, a minute."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outgrew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "outgrown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "outhouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small building joined to or near to a larger one",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a toilet in an outbuilding",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small building containing a seat over a hole that is used as a toilet, used esp. by people who live in houses that do not have water moving in pipes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "outing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short journey made by a group of people, usually for pleasure or education:",
        "examples": [
          "Every year the professor takes her students on an outing to the archives of the Library of Congress.",
          "UK Rosie's going on a class/school outing to the Wildlife Park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when it is made public that a famous person is gay when he or she wanted to keep this information private:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been several outings of well-known movie stars recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short trip, taken for pleasure or entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "a family outing",
          "an outing to the beach"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outlast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to live or exist, or to stay energetic and determined, longer than another person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The empress outlasted all her children.",
          "The Orioles outlasted the Yankees, finally winning 10 to 9."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist or operate longer than someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "This type of battery outlasts the ordinary kind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outlaw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in the past) a person who has broken the law and who lives separately from the other parts of society because they want to escape legal punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "Robin Hood was an outlaw who lived in the forest and stole from the rich to give to the poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something illegal or unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "The new law will outlaw smoking in public places."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a criminal, esp. one who is trying to avoid being caught",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "Several states have outlawed the use of cell phones while driving."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outlawed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something illegal or unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "The new law will outlaw smoking in public places."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outlaws": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in the past) a person who has broken the law and who lives separately from the other parts of society because they want to escape legal punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "Robin Hood was an outlaw who lived in the forest and stole from the rich to give to the poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something illegal or unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "The new law will outlaw smoking in public places."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a criminal, esp. one who is trying to avoid being caught",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "Several states have outlawed the use of cell phones while driving."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outlet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way, especially a pipe or hole, for liquid or gas to go out:",
        "examples": [
          "a waste water outlet",
          "an outlet pipe"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way in which emotion or energy can be expressed or made use of:",
        "examples": [
          "Her work provided no outlet for her energies and talents.",
          "Writing poetry was his only form of emotional outlet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shop that is one of many owned by a particular company and that sells the goods that the company has produced:",
        "examples": [
          "a fast-food outlet",
          "a retail outlet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that broadcasts programmes or publishes news:",
        "examples": [
          "News outlets are sensitive to charges of bias.",
          "She made her displeasure known to every media outlet that would listen.",
          "Some outlets reported that the chairman's conclusions were in conflict with the company's statements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opening through which something, usually a liquid or gas, can come out:",
        "examples": [
          "an outlet to the sea",
          "The plumber tightened the outlet valve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method by which emotions, energy, or abilities can be expressed:",
        "examples": [
          "Drawing classes provided an outlet for her creativity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a store selling the goods of a particular company or goods of a particular type, often one selling goods at prices that are lower than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "a factory outlet",
          "The company has more than 1200 retail outlets nationwide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device connected to the electricity system that a plug fits into in order to supply electricity to something:",
        "examples": [
          "a wall outlet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a store that sells a particular company's products or products of a specific type:",
        "examples": [
          "The supermarket and clothing retail chain has 152 outlets in Ireland, Britain, and Spain.",
          "a fast food/designer/electrical outlet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper, television station, website, etc. that makes information or other services available to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "Details about the facility have been reported by many media outlets in the past two weeks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outlets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way, especially a pipe or hole, for liquid or gas to go out:",
        "examples": [
          "a waste water outlet",
          "an outlet pipe"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way in which emotion or energy can be expressed or made use of:",
        "examples": [
          "Her work provided no outlet for her energies and talents.",
          "Writing poetry was his only form of emotional outlet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shop that is one of many owned by a particular company and that sells the goods that the company has produced:",
        "examples": [
          "a fast-food outlet",
          "a retail outlet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that broadcasts programmes or publishes news:",
        "examples": [
          "News outlets are sensitive to charges of bias.",
          "She made her displeasure known to every media outlet that would listen.",
          "Some outlets reported that the chairman's conclusions were in conflict with the company's statements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opening through which something, usually a liquid or gas, can come out:",
        "examples": [
          "an outlet to the sea",
          "The plumber tightened the outlet valve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method by which emotions, energy, or abilities can be expressed:",
        "examples": [
          "Drawing classes provided an outlet for her creativity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a store selling the goods of a particular company or goods of a particular type, often one selling goods at prices that are lower than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "a factory outlet",
          "The company has more than 1200 retail outlets nationwide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device connected to the electricity system that a plug fits into in order to supply electricity to something:",
        "examples": [
          "a wall outlet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a store that sells a particular company's products or products of a specific type:",
        "examples": [
          "The supermarket and clothing retail chain has 152 outlets in Ireland, Britain, and Spain.",
          "a fast food/designer/electrical outlet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper, television station, website, etc. that makes information or other services available to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "Details about the facility have been reported by many media outlets in the past two weeks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the main shape or edge of something, without any details:",
        "examples": [
          "She drew the outline of the boat and then coloured it in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as a shape with an edge but without any details:",
        "examples": [
          "The mountain was visible only in outline as the light faded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a description of the main facts about something:",
        "examples": [
          "If you read the minutes of the meeting, they'll give you a broad outline of what was discussed.",
          "Some novelists start by writing an outline (= plan of the main points of the story)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw the main shape or edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The area we're interested in is outlined in red on the map."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give the main facts about something:",
        "examples": [
          "At the interview she outlined what I would be doing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement of the main facts, ideas, or items:",
        "examples": [
          "The House approved the broad outlines of the president’s budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line or lines showing the main shape of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She drew the outline of a face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe something, for example a new plan or idea, in a general way without giving too many details:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has outlined a series of environmental goals it is seeking to meet by 2020.",
          "(be) outlined in sth Recommendations outlined in the recent report have angered investors.",
          "outline a plan/proposal/strategy Senior figures from the energy industry will hold a public meeting to outline plans to build a $300m plant.",
          "outline the terms of sth The Department of Agriculture yesterday outlined the terms of a new consent agreement.",
          "(be) outlined by sb/sth The commission's position was outlined by its general counsel, Julie Hodgkins.",
          "(be) outlined above/below When planning objectives, it's a good idea to use a checklist to ensure that you meet the criteria outlined above.",
          "outline how/what/when, etc. The Pensions Board will be obliged to outline how future pensions systems might operate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a drawing or diagram outlines something, it shows its general appearance or shape:",
        "examples": [
          "Maps filed with the Planning Commission outline a 154,000-square-foot hospital that could eventually be on the site's northern end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a description of the main facts about something, for example a new plan or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "The outline calls for city government to lead by example, as well as to encourage the private sector to embrace conservation.",
          "Terms of the deal between NATO and the European Union seem clear in outline, although agreeing on details may prove more difficult.",
          "the outline(s) of a deal/proposal/settlement, etc. Officials agree that the broad outlines of a deal on agriculture need to be in place by July.",
          "the outline(s) of what/why/how, etc. Fund managers have been asked to prepare a document containing an outline of how investment professionals make decisions.",
          "broad/brief/general outline(s) The House Speaker endorsed the broad outlines of the new taxation program.",
          "an outline for change/reform/the future In spite of a tight deadline, the working party succeeded in delivering a practical and common-sense outline for reform.",
          "an outline agreement/deal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of lines or shapes on a drawing or diagram that show the general appearance of something, for example, a building, machine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Figure 8 shows the outline of the proposed extension.",
          "an outline design"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outlined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw the main shape or edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The area we're interested in is outlined in red on the map."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give the main facts about something:",
        "examples": [
          "At the interview she outlined what I would be doing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outlive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to live or exist longer than someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He outlived all of his brothers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live or exist longer than someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "At 90, I’ve outlived most of my friends."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outlived": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live or exist longer than someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He outlived all of his brothers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outlook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the likely future situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The outlook for the economy is bleak.",
          "The outlook for today is cloudy and dry at first with showers later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's way of understanding and thinking about something:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a fairly positive outlook on life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what you can see from a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "From the top of the tower, the outlook over the city was breathtaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the likely future situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The economic outlook is good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s general attitude or way of thinking about something:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a positive outlook on life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way a particular situation is expected to develop in the future, for example, whether it will get better or worse:",
        "examples": [
          "If the inflationary outlook continues to get worse, the central bank will not hesitate to act.",
          "the economic/financial/trading outlook",
          "the long-term/short-term/medium-term outlook",
          "a gloomy/uncertain/positive outlook",
          "the outlook for sth Economic growth has slowed considerably as and soaring energy prices continue to cloud the outlook for the world economy.",
          "the outlook is/remains bleak/bright/uncertain, etc. This year's economic outlook remains uncertain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the attitude of a person or organization in relation to a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "sb's/sth's outlook on sth Canadian investors are gauging the Fed's outlook on rates as an early indication of whether the Bank of Canada can drop its key rate again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outnumber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be greater in number than someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "In our office the women outnumber the men three to one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be greater in number than someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Girls outnumbered boys by a margin of 2 to 1."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outnumbered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be greater in number than someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "In our office the women outnumber the men three to one."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outpatient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who goes to a hospital for treatment, but who does not stay any nights there:",
        "examples": [
          "an outpatient clinic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who receives medical care from a hospital but who does not stay in the hospital for one or more nights:",
        "examples": [
          "Anna had foot surgery as an outpatient."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outperformed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do well in a particular job or activity compared to others of a similar type:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has consistently outperformed its rivals this season."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outplayed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play a game more cleverly and successfully than another person or team:",
        "examples": [
          "The French were completely outplayed by the Russian team."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outpost": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place, especially a small group of buildings or a town, that represents the authority or business interests of a government or company that is far away:",
        "examples": [
          "a police/military/colonial outpost"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rare example of something that is disappearing:",
        "examples": [
          "Free jazz has been described as the last outpost of modernism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small town or group of buildings in a place that is far away, usually established as a center for military or trade operations",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an office or store that belongs to a large company but is a long way from that company's headquarters (= main office):",
        "examples": [
          "He was appointed to head the company's first outpost in sub-Saharan Africa."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outposts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place, especially a small group of buildings or a town, that represents the authority or business interests of a government or company that is far away:",
        "examples": [
          "a police/military/colonial outpost"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rare example of something that is disappearing:",
        "examples": [
          "Free jazz has been described as the last outpost of modernism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small town or group of buildings in a place that is far away, usually established as a center for military or trade operations",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an office or store that belongs to a large company but is a long way from that company's headquarters (= main office):",
        "examples": [
          "He was appointed to head the company's first outpost in sub-Saharan Africa."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outpouring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an expression of strong feeling that is difficult to control:",
        "examples": [
          "His death at the age of 35 has occasioned an outpouring of grief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large number of things produced at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year saw an outpouring of cookery books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that flows out in large amounts or with strong force, esp. emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "an outpouring of love/sympathy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "output": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount that is produced by a person, machine, factory, country, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year manufacturing output fell by 14 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is produced, for example by a person, machine, or computer program:",
        "examples": [
          "Artists see their creative output as the core of their lives.",
          "The output from the printer is almost photo quality.",
          "He was so bored with the radio station's output that he stopped listening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a computer or other piece of electronic equipment) to produce something:",
        "examples": [
          "After outputting the log file, other processing continues.",
          "The scanner outputs images in colour, grayscale, or black and white formats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be produced from a computer or other piece of electronic equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "output to Why is there a black frame surrounding the picture when it outputs to an external televison set?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount that a person, machine, or organization produces:",
        "examples": [
          "agricultural/industrial output"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of goods and services, or waste products, that are produced by a particular economy, industry, company, or worker:",
        "examples": [
          "Monetary policy can be used to help to stabilize output and employment in an economy.",
          "To become more effective, we need to focus more on outputs and revenues.",
          "output of sth Relative to its GDP, Europe's output of IT hardware is only a fraction of that of America.",
          "boost/increase/raise output Oil prices fell by $1 following Opec's decision to boost output by 500,000 barrels a day.",
          "reduce/cut/limit output The Kyoto deal aimed to reduce the developed world's output of greenhouse gases by 5.2%.",
          "output falls/declines/is down Forecasters at the OECD expect that output in the euro zone will fall by 5.3% in the coming year.",
          "output rises/grows/is up According to a report by the Confederation of British Industry, factory output has risen in much of Britain over the past three months.",
          "an increase/rise/fall in output Biggest falls in output during October were in the consumer durables, capital goods, and manufacturing sectors.",
          "economic/industrial/manufacturing output",
          "global/national/domestic output",
          "annual/total/overall output",
          "output per hour/employee/worker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information or images that are produced by a computer or printer:",
        "examples": [
          "computer/print output"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of energy, for example, heat or electricity, that is produced by a piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "A high-power output of 2300W (230V) on each channel makes it possible to connect nearly any device."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of electrical equipment where power, energy, or sound leaves it:",
        "examples": [
          "Linking your sound card to the speaker outputs on your receiver may cause damage to the card when you turn the volume up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when a computer or printer outputs information or images, it produces them on paper or on screen :",
        "examples": [
          "Once the printer has been installed, it will output a test document."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outrage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of anger and shock:",
        "examples": [
          "These murders have provoked outrage across the country.",
          "Many politicians and members of the public expressed outrage at the verdict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shocking, morally unacceptable, and usually violent action:",
        "examples": [
          "The bomb, which killed 15 people, was the worst of a series of terrorist outrages.",
          "[ + that ] It's an outrage (= it is shocking and morally unacceptable) that so much public money should have been wasted in this way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of an unfair action or statement) to cause someone to feel very angry, shocked, or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "Local people were outraged at the bombing.",
          "A proposed five percent cut in pay has outraged staff at the warehouse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel very angry, shocked, or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposed pay cut outraged the staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of anger and shock, or an act or event that causes these feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The terrible living conditions of migrant workers, he said, were an outrage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outraged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling outrage:",
        "examples": [
          "Outraged viewers jumped onto social media to complain about the ending of the series.",
          "She became outraged by poverty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outrageous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "shocking and morally unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge criticized the \"outrageous greed\" of some of the bankers.",
          "[ + that ] It is outrageous that these buildings remain empty while thousands of people have no homes.",
          "These prices are just outrageous (= much too high)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something or someone that is shocking because they are unusual or strange:",
        "examples": [
          "outrageous clothes/behaviour",
          "an outrageous character"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unacceptable, offensive, violent, or unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "He made outrageous claims."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outran": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "outrank": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have a higher rank than someone:",
        "examples": [
          "As Superintendent, she outranked all the other police officers in the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have greater importance than someone or something, or to have a higher rank than someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She outranks the other officers involved in the investigation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outranks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have a higher rank than someone:",
        "examples": [
          "As Superintendent, she outranked all the other police officers in the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have greater importance than someone or something, or to have a higher rank than someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She outranks the other officers involved in the investigation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outreach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an effort to bring services or information to people where they live or spend time:",
        "examples": [
          "The centre was awarded a grant for outreach to the homeless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bringing medical or other services to people at home or to where they spend time:",
        "examples": [
          "an outreach worker/centre",
          "An AIDS outreach program for prostitutes on the streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an effort to bring services or information to people where they live or spend time:",
        "examples": [
          "The center was awarded a grant for counseling and outreach to the homeless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of an organization building relationships with people in order to advise them, for example about health or financial problems:",
        "examples": [
          "We're now doing a lot of outreach in the local community.",
          "outreach programs/campaigns/efforts",
          "an outreach worker/director"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outright": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely or immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "I think cigarette advertising should be banned outright.",
          "The driver and all three passengers were killed outright."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete:",
        "examples": [
          "Outsiders are regarded with outright hostility.",
          "There was no outright winner in the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "directly and plainly, or immediately instead of in stages:",
        "examples": [
          "They bought their car outright.",
          "I told him outright that I think he is making a mistake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outrun": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move faster or further than someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The men easily outran the police officer who was chasing them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop faster or further than something:",
        "examples": [
          "In the future, demand for tungsten will outrun supply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run faster than someone, or to increase faster or do better than something:",
        "examples": [
          "Martha can outrun everyone on the team."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to show movement away from the inside of a place or container:",
        "examples": [
          "She opened the window and stuck her head out.",
          "The bag broke and the apples fell out.",
          "I jumped out of bed and ran downstairs.",
          "He leaned out the window.",
          "He opened the drawer and took out a pair of socks.",
          "Get out!",
          "Out you go! (= Go out!)",
          "My secretary will see you out (= go with you to the door).",
          "Turn the trousers inside out (= put the inside on the outside)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "outside a building or room:",
        "examples": [
          "If you wait out here, we will call you when the doctor is ready.",
          "Danger! Keep out! (= Do not enter!)",
          "It's bitterly cold out, today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "absent for a short time from the place where you live or work:",
        "examples": [
          "I came around to see you this morning, but you were out.",
          "Someone called while you were out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a period of time when someone goes away from home for a social activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't go out tonight - I have work to do.",
          "Do you want to eat out (= eat in a restaurant) tonight?",
          "He asked me out (= asked me to go with him) to the cinema next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a time when someone is away from the main office in order to do a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "The thieves were spotted by a postman out on his rounds (= as he was delivering the post).",
          "The police were out in force (= there were a lot of police) at the demonstration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a library, if a book is out, it has been borrowed by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Both copies of \"Wuthering Heights\" were out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to the point where something is removed or disappears:",
        "examples": [
          "The stain won't come out.",
          "Cross out any words that are not on the list.",
          "Never use water to put out fires in electrical equipment.",
          "Our time/money/patience ran out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that no more of something is available:",
        "examples": [
          "We're nearly out of petrol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in sport) no longer able to play because your turn is over:",
        "examples": [
          "Two of the best players on the team were out after ten minutes.",
          "New Zealand were all out for 246 (= the team finished with a score of 246)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in politics) no longer able to govern because you have lost an election:",
        "examples": [
          "The Social Democrats were voted out after 15 years in power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to many people:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher gave out test books to all the students.",
          "Greenpeace sent a letter out to all its supporters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "spreading out from a central point over a wider area:",
        "examples": [
          "The police search party spread out across the fields."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a book, magazine, film, or musical recording is out, it is available to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "Is her new book out yet?",
          "The new movie comes out in August."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "The stars are out tonight.",
          "The rain stopped and the sun came out (= appeared).",
          "In spring all the flowers came out (= their petals opened)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to make the meaning of a word stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "We walked all day and were tired out (= very tired) by the time we got home.",
          "It's up to you to sort this out (= deal with it completely)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with verbs describing sounds to emphasize the loudness of the sound:",
        "examples": [
          "He cried out in pain as he hit his head.",
          "Charlie Chaplin films always make me laugh out loud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long distance away from land, a town, or your own country:",
        "examples": [
          "The fishing boats were out at sea for three days.",
          "They live out in the country, miles from anywhere.",
          "He lived out in Zambia for seven years.",
          "mainly US The weather's better out west (= a long distance away in the west of the country)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a light or fire is out, it is no longer shining or burning:",
        "examples": [
          "When we got home, all the lights were out.",
          "Is that fire completely out?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "away from the coast or beach:",
        "examples": [
          "Is the tide coming in or going out?",
          "You can only see the beach when the tide is out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of information) no longer kept secret:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't hide your gambling any longer - the secret's out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person who is not heterosexual (= sexually attracted to men if they are a woman and women if they are a man) or not cisgender (= having a gender that matches the body they were born with) and who does not keep that fact secret from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She came out three years ago.",
          "He hasn't come out to his family yet.",
          "Is she out at work?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a ball in a sport such as tennis) landing outside one of the lines that mark the area where the game is played:",
        "examples": [
          "He thought the ball had bounced on the line, but the umpire said it was out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unconscious or sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "He passes out (= loses consciousness) at the sight of blood.",
          "I was hit on the head, and I must have been out cold (= completely unconscious) for about ten minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "Our estimates were only out by a few dollars.",
          "You were an inch out in your measurements.",
          "Those sales figures were way out (= completely wrong).",
          "US I'm out $25 on this trip (= it cost me $25 more than expected)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used with superlatives) available or in existence:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the best automatic camera out.",
          "I think he's the greatest football player out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that a period of time is finished:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I can finish this project before the month's out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not acceptable or not possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Smoking is definitely out among my friends.",
          "The option of taking on more staff is out for the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no longer fashionable or popular:",
        "examples": [
          "Every month the magazine lists what's out and what's in (= fashionable).",
          "Trousers like that went out (= stopped being fashionable) in the 70s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "doing something, or intending to do something, for an unpleasant reason or only because it is good for you and not others:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn't usually help the charity - she's only out for the publicity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make known the fact that someone is not heterosexual (= attracted to men if you are a woman and women if you are a man) or cisgender (= having a gender that matches the body you were born with), especially when that person does not want other people to know:",
        "examples": [
          "Hardly a week went by without someone famous being outed.",
          "Outing private individuals is offensive behaviour.",
          "She was outed as transgender by a sleazy tabloid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an excuse or reason for avoiding an unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "We must arrange the negotiations so we have an out if we need it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "People who are on the outs have argued and are not now friendly with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Lizzie and Tyler are on the outs again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to add the meaning \"not central\" to nouns and adjectives:",
        "examples": [
          "the outskirts of town (= the areas that form the edge of the town)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to add the meaning \"going further\" or \"being better than\" to verbs:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn't drink or smoke and I'm sure she'll outlive (= live longer than) us all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to add the meaning \"out of\" or \"away from\" to nouns and adjectives:",
        "examples": [
          "She turned away from their outstretched hands (= hands held out)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from within to a place or position that is not inside a building or not enclosed or contained:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m going out for a walk.",
          "He leaned out the window and waved.",
          "Our office looks out on a public park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "away or absent from your home or place of work:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll be out tomorrow.",
          "Leo went out to lunch .",
          "We often eat out (= at restaurants).",
          "Bill asked me out (= to go somewhere enjoyable together)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is out, it is not where it is usually kept or belongs:",
        "examples": [
          "I checked at the library and that book is out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "away from a place or starting point, or far away:",
        "examples": [
          "They moved out to the country.",
          "Have you sent out the invitations yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the area beyond a building or room, or outdoors (= not in a building):",
        "examples": [
          "It’s cold out today.",
          "They camped out.",
          "Keep out (= Do not enter)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to the point where something is removed or disappears:",
        "examples": [
          "The stain on my tie won’t come out.",
          "Cross out the second number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely, or as much as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "She stretched out on the bed.",
          "We were tired out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "aloud, so other people can hear:",
        "examples": [
          "Her mother called out to us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a book, movie, or recording) available to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "Is his new novel out yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made known to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "The secret’s out about her retirement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "It stopped raining and the sun came out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no longer operating or working:",
        "examples": [
          "The electricity went out during the storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something that burns is out, it is no longer burning:",
        "examples": [
          "Be sure the fire is out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unconscious, sleeping, or not aware:",
        "examples": [
          "He passed out (= became unconscious).",
          "Matt was so tired, he’s out cold (= in a deep sleep)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(coming) into a condition in which something has been used and no more of it is left:",
        "examples": [
          "Our money ran out.",
          "His luck was running out.",
          "Renew your membership before the month is out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not fashionable or popular:",
        "examples": [
          "Long hair is out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not acceptable, not possible, or not allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "Thursday is out so let’s meet Friday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intending to do or get something:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s just out for a good time.",
          "The mayor is out to get some publicity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "failing or having failed to reach a base:",
        "examples": [
          "He was out on a close play at second base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an excuse or reason for avoiding an unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids need to get home, so we have an out if we need it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "away from the main office, etc. in order to do a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "She is out on a service call, but will be back in about an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "absent from the place where you work:",
        "examples": [
          "He is out of the office right now.",
          "I will be out for the rest of the morning.",
          "He has been out sick all week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available for the public to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "A new version of this phone has just come out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not working:",
        "examples": [
          "The power has been out for two hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "Our estimates were only out by a few dollars.",
          "Those sales figures were way out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "taking part in a strike (= refusing to work):",
        "examples": [
          "The assembly workers have been out for a month.",
          "Union members voted unanimously to go out on strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "The elevators were out of action and we had to walk up to his office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you are out of something, you do not have it:",
        "examples": [
          "We're completely out of toner for the printer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from a particular group:",
        "examples": [
          "Four out of five broadband users don't know how fast their connections are."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something can be used out of the box, it can be used immediately, without a lot of effort being needed to prepare it:",
        "examples": [
          "These solutions work straight out of the box.",
          "an out-of-the-box training program"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outshine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be much more skilful and successful than someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Ben Palmer easily outshone his rivals in the 200 metre freestyle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outsider": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not involved with a particular group of people or organization or who does not live in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Outsiders have a glamorized idea of what it is like to work in Hollywood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not liked or accepted as a member of a particular group, organization, or society and who feels different from those people who are accepted as members:",
        "examples": [
          "As a child he was very much an outsider, never participating in the games other children played."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal with only a slight chance of winning:",
        "examples": [
          "A complete outsider won this year's award.",
          "The race was won by a rank outsider."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not involved with a particular group of people or an organization, or who does not live in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "I moved here three years ago, but I still feel like an outsider."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is paid by a company or organization to do a particular job, but who is not a permanent employee:",
        "examples": [
          "In 2009, the company hired an outsider with marketing experience in an effort to revive its business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is not directly involved in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "To outsiders, it looked as if the company was doing well."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outsiders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not involved with a particular group of people or organization or who does not live in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Outsiders have a glamorized idea of what it is like to work in Hollywood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not liked or accepted as a member of a particular group, organization, or society and who feels different from those people who are accepted as members:",
        "examples": [
          "As a child he was very much an outsider, never participating in the games other children played."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal with only a slight chance of winning:",
        "examples": [
          "A complete outsider won this year's award.",
          "The race was won by a rank outsider."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not involved with a particular group of people or an organization, or who does not live in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "I moved here three years ago, but I still feel like an outsider."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is paid by a company or organization to do a particular job, but who is not a permanent employee:",
        "examples": [
          "In 2009, the company hired an outsider with marketing experience in an effort to revive its business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is not directly involved in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "To outsiders, it looked as if the company was doing well."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outskirts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the areas that form the edge of a town or city:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory is in/on the outskirts of New Delhi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of cities and towns) the areas that form the edge:",
        "examples": [
          "the outskirts of town"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outsmart": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain an advantage over someone by using your intelligence and often by using a trick; to outwit:",
        "examples": [
          "You think you can outsmart me?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outsmarted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "outsource": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a company outsources, it pays to have part of its work done by another company:",
        "examples": [
          "Unions are fighting a plan by the university to outsource all non-academic services.",
          "Some companies outsource to cheaper locations to cut costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get work done by making a contract with another company to do it, often in another country, rather than in your own company:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate talks about working-class issues, particularly about jobs being outsourced overseas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company outsources work, it employs another organization to do it rather than using its own employees :",
        "examples": [
          "As part of a recent restructuring, Anglian Water decided to outsource some of its operations.",
          "The decision to outsource had been made for financial reasons.",
          "outsource sth to sth Today they unveiled plans to close two factories and outsource production to Eastern Europe.",
          "outsource jobs/work The bank was attacked over plans to outsource 4,000 jobs to Asia."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outsourcing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of paying to have part of a company's work done by another company:",
        "examples": [
          "The management guaranteed that outsourcing wouldn't mean job losses.",
          "large Indian outsourcing firms"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a company employs another organization to do some of its work, rather than using its own employees to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "E-commerce, globalization, and outsourcing are all changing the production and distribution of products and services.",
          "the outsourcing of sth (to sth) Proposals to reduce the current workload are expected to include the outsourcing of some planning work to the private sector."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outspoken": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "expressing strong opinions very directly without worrying if other people are offended:",
        "examples": [
          "outspoken comments",
          "Mr Masack is an outspoken critic of the present government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) expressing strong opinions very directly without worrying if other people will be upset by them:",
        "examples": [
          "an outspoken critic of corruption"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outstanding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "clearly very much better than what is usual:",
        "examples": [
          "an outstanding performance/writer/novel/year",
          "It's an area of outstanding natural beauty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not yet paid, solved, or done:",
        "examples": [
          "$450 million in outstanding debts",
          "There are still a couple of problems outstanding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very much better than usual; excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "You’ve done an outstanding job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not yet done, solved, or paid:",
        "examples": [
          "My credit cards usually have an outstanding balance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an outstanding debt has not yet been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the proceeds from the house sale were used to pay the outstanding mortgage.",
          "an outstanding debt/balance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to talk about the total number of shares held by a company's shareholders at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "As of July 23, the chip maker had about 12.3 million shares outstanding.",
          "outstanding shares/securities/stock"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an outstanding problem or subject has not been solved or discussed:",
        "examples": [
          "We still have some outstanding issues to discuss."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outvoted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone by winning a greater number of votes:",
        "examples": [
          "The Democrats were outvoted, as usual.",
          "informal I suggested that we go out for a pizza, but I was outvoted (= most people did not want to)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outward": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to how people, situations, or things seem to be, rather than how they are inside:",
        "examples": [
          "The outward appearance of the building has not changed at all in 200 years.",
          "If he is suffering, he certainly shows no outward sign of it.",
          "To all outward appearances everything was fine, but under the surface the marriage was very shaky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "away from the centre:",
        "examples": [
          "outward investment (= investment in other companies/countries)",
          "We have the chance to build an outward-looking Europe that lives up to its global responsibilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "going towards a particular place, rather than returning from it:",
        "examples": [
          "The outward flight/journey took eight hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to how people, situations, or things seem to be, rather than how they are inside:",
        "examples": [
          "There were no outward signs that she was injured."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "away from a particular place or toward the outside:",
        "examples": [
          "The door opens outward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to money that is invested or spent in foreign countries, rather than in your own country :",
        "examples": [
          "Any such fall would drive the dollar even lower, triggering further outward capital flows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outweigh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be greater or more important than something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The benefits of this treatment far outweigh any risks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be likely to be more important than or have an effect on something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The benefits of increased immigration outweigh the costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have more influence or importance than something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Annual weather variations still seem to be outweighing any global warming trends.",
          "be outweighed by sth Small changes in the tax burden are likely to be outweighed by other factors.",
          "outweigh the risks/benefits/considerations Medical experts maintain that the benefits of the new drug outweigh any risks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be larger in number or amount than something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Public finances showed a record cash surplus last month as surging income tax receipts outweighed a fall in corporation tax revenues."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outwit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get an advantage over someone by acting more cleverly and often by using a trick:",
        "examples": [
          "In the story, the cunning fox outwits the hunters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain an advantage over someone by being more intelligent; to outsmart:",
        "examples": [
          "It is impossible to negotiate if one side feels that the other side is trying to outwit them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "outwitted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get an advantage over someone by acting more cleverly and often by using a trick:",
        "examples": [
          "In the story, the cunning fox outwits the hunters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain an advantage over someone by being more intelligent; to outsmart:",
        "examples": [
          "It is impossible to negotiate if one side feels that the other side is trying to outwit them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oval": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "shaped like a circle that is flattened so that it is like an egg or an ellipse:",
        "examples": [
          "an oval mirror",
          "an oval face"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an oval object or shape:",
        "examples": [
          "Her eyes were large ovals.",
          "Voters use a pencil to fill in ovals on the ballot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an oval-shaped sports track or playing area, or the building in which it is contained:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher ran around the oval with us.",
          "The skaters executed a graceful turn at the far end of the oval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shaped like a circle that is flattened with two long, straight sides and round ends, or shaped like an egg:",
        "examples": [
          "an oval table"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ovaries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of the pair of organs in a person's body that produce eggs, or the part of any female animal or plant that produces eggs or seeds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the pair of organs in a woman’s body that produce eggs, or the part of any female animal or plant that produces eggs or seeds",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ovation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a crowd of people expresses great enjoyment and/or approval of something with loud and long clapping:",
        "examples": [
          "She was given a standing ovation (= the crowd stood up while they clapped) at the end of her speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loud clapping that expresses a crowd’s great enjoyment or approval of something:",
        "examples": [
          "At the end of the program, the dancers received a thunderous ovation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oven": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a cooker with a door, used to bake or roast food:",
        "examples": [
          "a conventional/gas/fan-assisted oven",
          "a microwave oven",
          "a cool/medium/hot oven",
          "Place the cake in the oven and bake for 25 minutes.",
          "Calcutta in summer is like an oven (= extremely and uncomfortably hot)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a stove that is box-shaped with a door, in which food is baked or heated, or a separate device with this shape and use:",
        "examples": [
          "Roast the turkey in a 325° oven for four hours.",
          "a toaster/microwave oven"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ovens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electric oven that uses waves of energy to cook or heat food quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Put the fish in the microwave and it'll only take five minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very short electromagnetic wave used for cooking food or for sending information by radio or radar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook something in a microwave:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall I microwave something for dinner?",
          "I microwaved the sauce for 30 seconds so it was hot when poured over the fish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very short, very fast wave of electromagnetic energy that causes heat in atoms of water and some other substances",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A microwave or microwave oven is a machine that cooks food quickly using microwaves:",
        "examples": [
          "Heat up the leftover pizza in the microwave."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overachiever": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who does more than they are expected to do or who is more successful than others:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a classic overachiever at college."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overactive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of part of the body) producing too much of a substance, or reacting too quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "With an overactive thyroid, metabolism speeds up.",
          "Over-active bladder is a frequent and urgent need to use the toilet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of someone's mind or imagination) thinking too much about things:",
        "examples": [
          "She had dismissed the voices as figments of her overactive imagination.",
          "I have a terribly over-active mind and anything that's happened in the day whirls around my head endlessly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overall": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in general rather than in particular, or including all the people or things in a particular group or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The overall situation is good, despite a few minor problems.",
          "Overall, it has been a good year.",
          "The overall winner, after ten games, will receive $250,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in general rather than in particular, or including all the people or things in a particular group or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The overall situation is good.",
          "The second act was a little long, but overall it was a good performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in general rather than in particular, or including all the people or things in a particular group or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The overall situation is good, despite a few minor problems.",
          "A growth-oriented strategy typically concentrates on stocks that the manager believes will grow faster than the overall market.",
          "Managers were focusing on particular measures to the detriment of overall performance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overalls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing that covers both the upper and lower parts of the body and is worn especially over other clothes to protect them:",
        "examples": [
          "She put on some overalls and got out a tin of paint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pair of trousers with an extra piece of cloth that covers the chest and is held in place by a strap over each shoulder",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pair of pants with an extra piece of cloth that covers the chest and is held in place by a strap over each shoulder",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing like a shirt and trousers in one piece, that is worn especially over other clothes to protect them:",
        "examples": [
          "She put on some overalls and got out a tin of paint."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overbearing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too confident and too determined to tell other people what to do, in a way that is unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Milligan had a pompous, overbearing father."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too confident and too determined to tell other people what to do, in a way that is unpleasant and not easy to like:",
        "examples": [
          "an overbearing father"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overboard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "over the side of a boat or ship and into the water:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone had fallen overboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "over the side of a boat or ship and into the water:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone fell overboard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overcame": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "overcharges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to charge someone either more than the real price or more than the value of the product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "The gift shop in Paris overcharged me (by €10).",
          "[ + two objects ] They overcharged her $45."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone to pay more than the real price or value of a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "The company denied it was using its dominant position in the market to overcharge customers.",
          "overcharge sb (by) $10/10% etc. The shop overcharged me by €5.",
          "Banks are able to overcharge because they have complicated tariffs that are difficult to understand.",
          "overcharge for sth Some landlords habitually overcharge for insurance, building repairs, and services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request for payment that is more than the real price or value of a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "They billed twice for internet services in the same year, resulting in an overcharge of $123,000.",
          "He disputed what he believed was a $10 overcharge on a car rental."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overcoat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long thick coat worn in cold weather",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long coat, esp. a thick one used in cold weather",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "overcome": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something:",
        "examples": [
          "Juventus overcame Ajax in a thrilling game.",
          "to overcome difficulties/obstacles/problems/resistance",
          "Eventually she managed to overcome her shyness in class.",
          "20,000 demonstrators sang \"We shall overcome\" as they marched through Washington."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone from being able to act or think in the usual way:",
        "examples": [
          "They were overcome by fumes from the fire and had to be carried out of their houses.",
          "Overcome with/by emotion, she found herself unable to speak for a few minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I eventually overcame my shyness in class.",
          "[ I ] I believe that we will overcome in the end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone from being able to act or think in the usual way:",
        "examples": [
          "He was overcome by smoke before he could get out of the apartment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overcompensating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try too hard to correct a problem, therefore creating a new problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Chris is one of those small men who overcompensate for their lack of height with a larger than life personality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overcooked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook food for longer than necessary, reducing its quality as a result:",
        "examples": [
          "Be careful not to overcook the pasta.",
          "The chicken was overcooked and dry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or use something too much:",
        "examples": [
          "Occasionally he overcooks the metaphors (\"the wind howled like a gut-shot wolf\").",
          "People are fed up with overcooked TV tropes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overcrowded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing too many people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "overcrowded cities/prisons/schools",
          "The world market for telecommunications is already overcrowded with businesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing too many people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "The prisons are overcrowded."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overdid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do something in a way that is too extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "After a heart attack you have to be careful not to overdo it/things (= you have to work and live calmly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do, use, or say something in a way that is too extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "They should get the attention they need without overdoing it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overdo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do something in a way that is too extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "After a heart attack you have to be careful not to overdo it/things (= you have to work and live calmly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do, use, or say something in a way that is too extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "They should get the attention they need without overdoing it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overdoing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do something in a way that is too extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "After a heart attack you have to be careful not to overdo it/things (= you have to work and live calmly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do, use, or say something in a way that is too extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "They should get the attention they need without overdoing it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overdose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too much of a drug taken or given at one time, either intentionally or by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "When he was 17 he took an overdose of sleeping pills and nearly died.",
          "Jimi Hendrix died of a drug overdose.",
          "UK also a drugs overdose"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too much of something:",
        "examples": [
          "After watching two operas, I was suffering from an overdose of culture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take too much of a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "She overdosed on aspirin and died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have too much of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I've just overdosed on cheesecake!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of a medicine or drug that is too large:",
        "examples": [
          "an accidental overdose of acetaminophen"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overdosed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take too much of a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "She overdosed on aspirin and died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have too much of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I've just overdosed on cheesecake!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overdosing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take too much of a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "She overdosed on aspirin and died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have too much of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I've just overdosed on cheesecake!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overdrawn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having taken more money out of your bank account than the account contained, or (of a bank account) having had more money taken from it than was originally in it:",
        "examples": [
          "They were overdrawn by £150, so they couldn't write any cheques.",
          "The account was overdrawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) having taken more money out of a bank account than the account contained, or (of a bank account) having had more money taken from it than was originally in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Your account is overdrawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having taken more money out of your bank account than the account contained:",
        "examples": [
          "overdrawn by $5/$50 etc. They were overdrawn by €150."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an overdrawn account has had more money taken from it than it contained:",
        "examples": [
          "Banking is free as long as the account is no more than £100 overdrawn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overdressed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wearing clothes that are too formal or special for a particular occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone else was wearing jeans, so I felt a little overdressed in my best suit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overdrive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state of great activity, effort, or hard work:",
        "examples": [
          "The official propaganda machine went into overdrive when war broke out.",
          "The cast was in overdrive, rehearsing for the first performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of great activity, effort, or hard work:",
        "examples": [
          "The show’s cast went into overdrive to prepare for the first performance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overdue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not done or happening when expected or when needed; late:",
        "examples": [
          "My library books are a week overdue.",
          "The baby is two weeks overdue (= the baby was expected to be born two weeks ago).",
          "Changes to the tax system are long overdue.",
          "She feels she's overdue for promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not done or happening when expected or when needed; late:",
        "examples": [
          "She feels she’s overdue for a promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not paid on time:",
        "examples": [
          "overdue payment/fee/bill We need to collect any overdue payments.",
          "overdue loan/debt The company routinely takes money off wages to collect on overdue debts.",
          "The number of overdue accounts climbed to 3.93% in the second quarter.",
          "a week/month, etc. overdue The agents had a hard time getting people to pay bills that were six months overdue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is overdue, it should have already happened or been done:",
        "examples": [
          "Changes to the tax system are long overdue.",
          "She feels she's overdue for promotion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overestimated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to guess an amount that is too high or a size that is too big:",
        "examples": [
          "I overestimated and there was a lot of food left over after the party.",
          "Most of us overestimate how much time and energy we have.",
          "According to the survey, agents frequently overestimate the size of rooms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that something is better or more important than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "We cannot overestimate the importance of this work.",
          "The benefits of nuclear technology, she said, had been grossly overestimated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that someone is stronger, or more skilful, intelligent, or determined than they really are:",
        "examples": [
          "They were forced to the conclusion that they had overestimated him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overexcited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too happy and enthusiastic:",
        "examples": [
          "I get absurdly overexcited at Christmas.",
          "The theme park was full of over-excited children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too active:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug is thought to reduce pain by calming overexcited nerve cells.",
          "You may be followed down the street by a swarm of over-excited bees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overflow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When a liquid overflows, it flows over the edges of a container, etc. because there is too much of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The milk overflowed when I poured it into the jug.",
          "Because of heavy rain, the river may overflow its banks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a container or a place overflows, whatever is inside it starts coming out because it is too full:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh no, the sink is overflowing all over the floor.",
          "The bin was overflowing with rubbish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a place overflows, or people or things overflow from somewhere, some people or things have to come out because it cannot contain them all:",
        "examples": [
          "The bar was so full that people were overflowing into/onto the street.",
          "His room is overflowing with books.",
          "UK The train was full to overflowing (= so full that there was not space for any more passengers)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so that water or another substance is almost coming over the top:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone had filled the sink to overflowing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you overflow with thoughts or feelings, you express them strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "They were overflowing with emotion at the birth of their baby.",
          "Suddenly, her anger overflowed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of liquid or number of people that cannot fit in a space:",
        "examples": [
          "I put a bucket underneath to catch the overflow from the water tank.",
          "We can't cope with this overflow of patients from the other hospitals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pipe that carries away water that is not needed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid) to flow over the edges of a container because there is too much, or to contain more of something than can be held:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Because of the heavy rains, the river overflowed its banks.",
          "[ I ] The sink quickly overflowed, flooding the room.",
          "[ I ] The train platform was overflowing with passengers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overflowing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a liquid overflows, it flows over the edges of a container, etc. because there is too much of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The milk overflowed when I poured it into the jug.",
          "Because of heavy rain, the river may overflow its banks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a container or a place overflows, whatever is inside it starts coming out because it is too full:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh no, the sink is overflowing all over the floor.",
          "The bin was overflowing with rubbish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a place overflows, or people or things overflow from somewhere, some people or things have to come out because it cannot contain them all:",
        "examples": [
          "The bar was so full that people were overflowing into/onto the street.",
          "His room is overflowing with books.",
          "UK The train was full to overflowing (= so full that there was not space for any more passengers)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so that water or another substance is almost coming over the top:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone had filled the sink to overflowing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you overflow with thoughts or feelings, you express them strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "They were overflowing with emotion at the birth of their baby.",
          "Suddenly, her anger overflowed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overgrown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered with plants that are growing thickly and in an uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "The field is overgrown with weeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that has grown too large:",
        "examples": [
          "Cottonwood has become an overgrown town with inadequate facilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an adult who behaves like a child:",
        "examples": [
          "They're acting like overgrown kids.",
          "UK Jim is just an overgrown schoolboy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a thick, dense covering of plants growing in a wild way:",
        "examples": [
          "The playground is overgrown with weeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people) grown large or too large:",
        "examples": [
          "Even Professor Adams looked like an overgrown schoolboy beside him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overhaul": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to repair an engine, machine, etc. so that every part of it works as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "I got the engine overhauled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely change a system so that it works more effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has recently overhauled the healthcare system.",
          "The school chose to overhaul its curriculum by equipping classrooms with new technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely change something, especially by getting rid of some people or things and replacing them with others:",
        "examples": [
          "Most women don't overhaul their wardrobes from season to season.",
          "The restaurant has overhauled its menu, cutting portions and eliminating items with lots of calories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of repairing an engine, machine, etc. so that every part works as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "I took my motorbike in for an overhaul.",
          "Our gas turbine division is now a world market leader in the repair and overhaul of industrial gas turbines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of completely changing a system so that it works more effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "They announced plans for a radical overhaul of the country's political system.",
          "Such changes call for an overhaul of the way Britain runs air travel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of completely changing something, especially by getting rid of some people or things and replacing them with others:",
        "examples": [
          "There is likely to be a major overhaul of the squad this summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repair or improve something so it works well:",
        "examples": [
          "They repaired and maintained aircraft and overhauled their engines.",
          "Congressional leaders are considering overhauling the Clean Air Act."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repair or improve something so that every part of it works as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "The government plans to overhaul bank regulations.",
          "The network has been overhauled and upgraded.",
          "I got the engine overhauled.",
          "The new CEO's mandate from the board had been to overhaul the company from top to bottom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of repairing or improving something so that every part of it works as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "a complete/major/radical overhaul The firm's organizational infrastructure needed a major overhaul.",
          "Critics of the overhaul argued that yesterday's changes were only cosmetic improvements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overhead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "above your head, usually in the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "overhead cables",
          "A flock of geese flew overhead.",
          "This room needs overhead lighting (= lights in the ceiling)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the overheads of a business:",
        "examples": [
          "One way of increasing profit margins is to cut overhead costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports played with a racket, hit from above head height:",
        "examples": [
          "The winning shot was an overhead smash at the net.",
          "Squash has fewer overhead shots than other racket sports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as basketball, thrown from above head height :",
        "examples": [
          "She set up the score with a two-handed overhead pass to Donnelly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a transparent sheet used for showing text or pictures with an overhead projector",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the regular and necessary costs, such as rent and heating, that are involved in operating a business:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to reduce our overheads.",
          "Many businesses are moving out of New York because the overheads there are so high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a level higher than a person’s head; in the air or the sky above the place where you are:",
        "examples": [
          "overhead lighting",
          "A flock of geese flew overhead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the regular and necessary costs, such as rent, heat, electricity, and telephone, involved in operating a business:",
        "examples": [
          "overhead expenses"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overhear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hear what other people are saying without intending to and without their knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "I overheard a very funny conversation on the bus this morning.",
          "[ + obj + -ing verb  ] He overheard his daughter telling her doll not to be so naughty.",
          "[ + obj + infinitive without to  ] We overheard them say that they didn't really like the food.",
          "I'm sorry, I couldn't help overhearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hear what other people are saying unintentionally and without their knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I overheard a funny conversation on the bus this morning.",
          "[ I ] They were so loud, I couldn’t help overhearing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overheard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hear what other people are saying without intending to and without their knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "I overheard a very funny conversation on the bus this morning.",
          "[ + obj + -ing verb  ] He overheard his daughter telling her doll not to be so naughty.",
          "[ + obj + infinitive without to  ] We overheard them say that they didn't really like the food.",
          "I'm sorry, I couldn't help overhearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hear what other people are saying unintentionally and without their knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I overheard a funny conversation on the bus this morning.",
          "[ I ] They were so loud, I couldn’t help overhearing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overhearing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hear what other people are saying without intending to and without their knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "I overheard a very funny conversation on the bus this morning.",
          "[ + obj + -ing verb  ] He overheard his daughter telling her doll not to be so naughty.",
          "[ + obj + infinitive without to  ] We overheard them say that they didn't really like the food.",
          "I'm sorry, I couldn't help overhearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hear what other people are saying unintentionally and without their knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I overheard a funny conversation on the bus this morning.",
          "[ I ] They were so loud, I couldn’t help overhearing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overheat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become hotter than necessary or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "I think the engine is overheating.",
          "It isn't healthy to overheat your house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an economy overheats, it grows very quickly, so that prices, etc. increase quickly.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an economy or market overheats, it grows too quickly, causing inflation and other problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Excessive liquidity is causing the economy to overheat.",
          "The property market has overheated dramatically in the past 12 months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overheated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a situation is/gets overheated, strong feelings, especially anger, are expressed:",
        "examples": [
          "Things got a little overheated at the meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overheating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too much very fast growth in an economy, with the result that prices increase too quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The central bank has raised interest rates in an attempt to prevent overheating and recession."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overjoyed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely happy:",
        "examples": [
          "We're overjoyed at your news.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Helen was overjoyed to hear that they had given her the job.",
          "[ + that ] I'm overjoyed that you're coming to visit me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely pleased and happy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] They were overjoyed to learn that their son had not been injured in the accident."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overkill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "much more of something than is needed, resulting in less effectiveness:",
        "examples": [
          "Should I add an explanation, or would that be overkill?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "much more of something than is needed or suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "Running so fast with the competition so far behind might seem like overkill, but that’s Gardner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overlap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cover something partly by going over its edge; to cover part of the same space:",
        "examples": [
          "The fence is made of panels that overlap (each other)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two or more activities, subjects, or periods of time overlap, they have some parts that are the same:",
        "examples": [
          "My musical tastes don't overlap with my brother's at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a football player overlaps, they pass the ball to another member of their team and then run beyond that player so that they are ready to receive the ball again.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount by which two things or activities cover the same area:",
        "examples": [
          "The roof tiles will need an overlap of several centimetres.",
          "There are some overlaps between the products of the two companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, a movement in which a player passes the ball to another member of their team and then runs beyond that player so that they are ready to receive the ball again",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to partly cover something with a layer of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The edges of the wallpaper should overlap slightly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have some parts or features that are the same:",
        "examples": [
          "Their core businesses do not overlap much."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overlapping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covering something partly by going over its edge, or covering part of the same space:",
        "examples": [
          "The overlapping slates of the roofs in the mountain village resembled fish scales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having some parts that are the same or happen at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "The word has two separate but overlapping meanings.",
          "She had several overlapping commitments that day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, involving a player passing the ball to another member of his or her team and then running beyond that player so that he or she is ready to receive the ball again:",
        "examples": [
          "Carragher made some excellent overlapping runs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overlay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cover something with a layer of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The tiny carvings were overlaid with silver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is overlaid with something has a particular quality added to it that influences its character:",
        "examples": [
          "Her new novel is overlaid with political concerns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin covering of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The wood frame has a gold overlay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something with a layer of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Sticky tracing paper overlaid on street maps lets travelers chart their course again and again.",
          "overlay sth with sth By mapping the entire retail landscape and overlaying it with demographic information, the company is able to isolate store-by-store effects of television ad campaigns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add information, data, ideas, etc. to existing information:",
        "examples": [
          "A computer model overlaid information about age, work experience, and educational attainment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a transparent layer or image that can be put over something else, for example to add information or show a relationship between two things:",
        "examples": [
          "The printer is also able to add a watermark or overlay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information, data, ideas, etc. that are added to existing information:",
        "examples": [
          "The phone codes could be changed completely, or by an overlay that adds a second area code."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overload": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put too many things in or on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't overload the washing machine, or it won't get the clothes clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put too much electricity through an electrical system",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone more work or problems than they can deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "Try not to overload yourself with work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something or someone is overloaded:",
        "examples": [
          "People today suffer from information overload (= being given too much information).",
          "There was an overload on the electrical circuit and the fuse blew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put too great a load in or on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t overload the washer or it won’t work properly.",
          "fig. I can’t go out tonight – I’m overloaded with work (= I have a lot of work to do)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you overload an electrical system, you put too much electricity through it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something or someone too much work:",
        "examples": [
          "Many companies limit personal downloads so that they don't overload the computer system.",
          "We are doing our best in a highly competitive environment with an overloaded staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put too many things in or on something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company had overloaded the truck, which was illegal.",
          "overload sth with sth His desk is overloaded with papers and books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put too much electricity through an electrical system:",
        "examples": [
          "Avoid overloading outlets and extension cords."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too much of something:",
        "examples": [
          "an overload of sth There is an overload of factors that confront consumers in the marketplace.",
          "Investors are already swamped with information and there is a serious danger of overload."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overloaded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or supplied with too much of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The market is already overloaded with car magazines - why would anyone want to produce another one?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overloading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put too many things in or on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't overload the washing machine, or it won't get the clothes clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put too much electricity through an electrical system",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone more work or problems than they can deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "Try not to overload yourself with work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overlook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to provide a view of, especially from above:",
        "examples": [
          "Our hotel room overlooked the harbour.",
          "The house is surrounded by trees, so it's not overlooked at all (= it cannot be seen from any other buildings)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to notice or consider something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I think there is one key fact that you have overlooked.",
          "No one will be overlooked when we select players for the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forgive or pretend not to notice something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm prepared to overlook his behaviour this time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place from where a person can look at something, especially at an area of natural beauty:",
        "examples": [
          "There are lots of scenic overlooks along the road from New York to Montreal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or give a view of something from above:",
        "examples": [
          "Our hotel room overlooked the harbor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to notice something:",
        "examples": [
          "His film was nominated for an Oscar, but Reiner himself was overlooked as best director."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To overlook is also to forgive bad behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ll overlook your absence this time, but don’t let it happen again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place that provides a good view of what is below, esp. an area of natural beauty",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "overlooked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide a view of, especially from above:",
        "examples": [
          "Our hotel room overlooked the harbour.",
          "The house is surrounded by trees, so it's not overlooked at all (= it cannot be seen from any other buildings)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to notice or consider something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I think there is one key fact that you have overlooked.",
          "No one will be overlooked when we select players for the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forgive or pretend not to notice something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm prepared to overlook his behaviour this time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overlooking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide a view of, especially from above:",
        "examples": [
          "Our hotel room overlooked the harbour.",
          "The house is surrounded by trees, so it's not overlooked at all (= it cannot be seen from any other buildings)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to notice or consider something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I think there is one key fact that you have overlooked.",
          "No one will be overlooked when we select players for the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forgive or pretend not to notice something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm prepared to overlook his behaviour this time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overlord": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person in a position of power, especially in the past",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "overly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too; very:",
        "examples": [
          "Earlier sales forecasts were overly optimistic.",
          "His films have been criticized for being overly violent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too; very:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales forecasts were overly optimistic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overnight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "for or during the night:",
        "examples": [
          "an overnight stop in Paris",
          "You can stay overnight if you want to.",
          "Don't forget to pack an overnight bag (= a bag for things that you need when you stay away from home for a night)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suddenly and unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "She became a star overnight.",
          "The book was an overnight success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay somewhere for a night:",
        "examples": [
          "We've overnighted at some remote and beautiful places.",
          "He overnighted in Detroit before continuing his campaign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something to someone so it arrives the next day:",
        "examples": [
          "He said he needed a new passport urgently, so we overnighted one to him.",
          "These truffles are fresh, overnighted from Italy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for or during the night:",
        "examples": [
          "You can stay overnight with us if you want to.",
          "fig. The book was an overnight success (= a sudden success)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for or during the night:",
        "examples": [
          "an overnight stay/stop We made an overnight stop in Paris.",
          "Stocks in Hong Kong closed moderately higher encouraged by overnight gains on Wall Street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sudden and unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "Like many so-called overnight successes, she had been working hard for quite some time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for or during the night:",
        "examples": [
          "I took a train overnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suddenly or quickly, and often unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "Building a project like this doesn't happen overnight.",
          "The company almost overnight reformed itself as a real estate developer.",
          "Major capital expenditure is rarely recouped overnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay somewhere for a night:",
        "examples": [
          "We overnighted at Frankfurt before flying on to Chennai."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a letter or package to be delivered by the end of the next day:",
        "examples": [
          "I told him to overnight the contract to me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overpaid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "paid too much or more than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The bureaucrats, widely regarded as under-worked and overpaid, did not get much public sympathy for their demands for a pay rise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "paid more than necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "You can get a refund for the overpaid tax by filling in this form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an overpaid person is paid too much or more than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The bureaucrats, widely regarded as under-worked and overpaid, did not get much public sympathy for their pay claim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an overpaid amount of money is more than necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "You can claim back any overpaid tax by filling in this form."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overpass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bridge that carries a road or railway over another road",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bridge that carries a road or railroad over another road",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "overpaying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone too much:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt I should tell my boss she'd overpaid me by $50.",
          "disapproving Bankers are grossly overpaid for what they do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay more than originally agreed when paying back a loan, in order to reduce the cost of the loan:",
        "examples": [
          "If you budget to overpay your mortgage on a regular basis, you can save a lot of money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make bigger payments than originally agreed when paying back a loan, in order to reduce the cost of the loan:",
        "examples": [
          "If you budget to overpay your mortgage on a regular basis, you can save a lot of money.",
          "These loans allow you to overpay at any time.",
          "overpay on sth We use any spare money to overpay on our mortgage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay more than is necessary or more than the value of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Some part-time workers will overpay tax and will need to claim a rebate.",
          "overpay for sth He said they did not overpay for the land based on comparable sales in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone too much:",
        "examples": [
          "overpay sb by $50/10% etc I felt I should tell my boss she'd overpaid me by $100.",
          "overpay sb for sth He claimed the deal would overpay the company for its electrical transmission grid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overpopulation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a country or city, etc. having too many people for the amount of food, materials, and space available there:",
        "examples": [
          "Overpopulation is one of the country's most pressing social problems.",
          "People are dying because of overpopulation, poverty, and disease."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overpower": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone by having greater strength or power:",
        "examples": [
          "The gunman was finally overpowered by three security guards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a smell or feeling overpowers you, it is so strong that it makes you feel weak or ill:",
        "examples": [
          "The heat/smell of gas overpowered me as I went into the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone by having greater strength or power:",
        "examples": [
          "The team’s forward is strong enough to overpower smaller defenders and quick enough to drive past bigger ones."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overpowered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having more power than is needed to be effective:",
        "examples": [
          "It was like driving an overpowered speedboat.",
          "Are you looking for a way to limit an overpowered engine?",
          "The computer is a little over-powered for my needs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overpowering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too strong to be able to continue or resist:",
        "examples": [
          "Firefighters were driven back by the overpowering heat of the flames.",
          "There's an overpowering smell of garlic in the kitchen.",
          "He's suffering from overpowering feelings of guilt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overpriced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "These shoes are very nice, but they're really overpriced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "offered for sale at too high a price:",
        "examples": [
          "I think these coats are overpriced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is overpriced, it costs more than it is worth:",
        "examples": [
          "These shoes are very nice, but they're terribly overpriced.",
          "Most of these stocks are way overpriced relative to their expected earnings.",
          "overpriced acquisitions/commodities/housing"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overprotective": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wishing to protect someone, especially a child, too much:",
        "examples": [
          "The children of overprotective parents often do not develop the skills they need to take care of themselves when they leave home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overrated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something or someone is overrated, that person or thing is considered to be better or more important than they really are:",
        "examples": [
          "In my opinion, she's a hugely overrated singer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something) considered to be better than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "After seeing the award-winning movie, we decided it was overrated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overreach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fail by trying to achieve, spend, or do more than you can manage:",
        "examples": [
          "The housing meltdown hurt high-risk borrowers who overreached.",
          "In the flush of success, he overreached.",
          "Don't go too far and overreach yourself.",
          "Companies that overreach themselves soon find themselves in debt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a bigger claim than is reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "Those doing sound science don’t overreach, knowing that their methodology will be replicated and their results tested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do more than your authority allows:",
        "examples": [
          "Some officials charged that the investigators had overreached their authority.",
          "It was a warning to the Florida court not to overreach its powers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing more than your authority allows:",
        "examples": [
          "Courts act as a safeguard against executive overreach in individual counter-terrorism cases.",
          "Already there are signs of regulatory overreach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a bigger claim than is reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "To say \"Organizations will be forced to pay for procedures they morally oppose\" is clearly an overreach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an injury to a horse's foot caused by the foot reaching too far forward when the horse is moving:",
        "examples": [
          "He was in the lead when he suffered an overreach and had to retire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overreact": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to react in an extreme, especially an angry or frightened, way:",
        "examples": [
          "Try not to overreact to criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react too strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "She overreacted when I said she’d made a mistake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overreacted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react in an extreme, especially an angry or frightened, way:",
        "examples": [
          "Try not to overreact to criticism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overreacting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react in an extreme, especially an angry or frightened, way:",
        "examples": [
          "Try not to overreact to criticism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overridden": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "override": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person who has the necessary authority) to decide against or refuse to accept a previous decision, an order, a person, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Every time I make a suggestion at work, my boss overrides me/it.",
          "The president used his veto to override the committee's decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to operate an automatic machine by hand:",
        "examples": [
          "He overrode the autopilot when he realized it was malfunctioning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take control over something, especially in order to change the way it operates:",
        "examples": [
          "The pills are designed to override your body's own hormones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be more important than something:",
        "examples": [
          "Parents' concern for their children's future often overrides all their other concerns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel on public transport further than your ticket allows you to:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a $20 penalty for passengers who travel without a ticket or override."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that changes the control of a machine or system in special situations, especially from automatic to manual:",
        "examples": [
          "The heating system has a manual override."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American politics, an occasion when an elected group of people refuses to accept a decision made by an elected leader:",
        "examples": [
          "The vote fell short of the majority needed for an override of the Governor's veto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ignore or refuse to accept a suggestion, idea, or method that already exists or operates:",
        "examples": [
          "The legislature voted to override the presidential veto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept or to decide against a previous decision or order:",
        "examples": [
          "override a decision/veto It takes a two-thirds vote of the House and Senate to override the governor's veto.",
          "Every time I make a suggestion at work, my boss overrides me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be more important than something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The common good, he argued, overrode minority interests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop a machine operating automatically, and control it yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "He overrode the autopilot when he realised it was malfunctioning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vote or a decision that ends or changes an earlier law or decision:",
        "examples": [
          "The city council voted in favor of a tax override."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of changing the control of a machine or system in special situations, especially from automatic to control by a person:",
        "examples": [
          "The heating system has a manual override."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "overrides": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person who has the necessary authority) to decide against or refuse to accept a previous decision, an order, a person, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Every time I make a suggestion at work, my boss overrides me/it.",
          "The president used his veto to override the committee's decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to operate an automatic machine by hand:",
        "examples": [
          "He overrode the autopilot when he realized it was malfunctioning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take control over something, especially in order to change the way it operates:",
        "examples": [
          "The pills are designed to override your body's own hormones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be more important than something:",
        "examples": [
          "Parents' concern for their children's future often overrides all their other concerns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel on public transport further than your ticket allows you to:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a $20 penalty for passengers who travel without a ticket or override."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that changes the control of a machine or system in special situations, especially from automatic to manual:",
        "examples": [
          "The heating system has a manual override."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American politics, an occasion when an elected group of people refuses to accept a decision made by an elected leader:",
        "examples": [
          "The vote fell short of the majority needed for an override of the Governor's veto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ignore or refuse to accept a suggestion, idea, or method that already exists or operates:",
        "examples": [
          "The legislature voted to override the presidential veto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept or to decide against a previous decision or order:",
        "examples": [
          "override a decision/veto It takes a two-thirds vote of the House and Senate to override the governor's veto.",
          "Every time I make a suggestion at work, my boss overrides me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be more important than something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The common good, he argued, overrode minority interests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop a machine operating automatically, and control it yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "He overrode the autopilot when he realised it was malfunctioning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vote or a decision that ends or changes an earlier law or decision:",
        "examples": [
          "The city council voted in favor of a tax override."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of changing the control of a machine or system in special situations, especially from automatic to control by a person:",
        "examples": [
          "The heating system has a manual override."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "overrode": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "overruled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person who has official authority) to decide against a decision that has already been made:",
        "examples": [
          "In tennis, the umpire can overrule the line judge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overrun": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If unwanted people or things overrun, they fill a place quickly and in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Rebel soldiers overran the embassy last night.",
          "Our kitchen is overrun with cockroaches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue past an intended limit, especially a finishing time or a cost:",
        "examples": [
          "My evening class overran by ten minutes.",
          "It looks as if we're going to overrun our budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a finishing time or a cost that continues past an intended limit:",
        "examples": [
          "The project was plagued by cost overruns and delays.",
          "Politicians, facing budget overruns, continue to cut spending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread over an area quickly and in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "The city has become increasingly unpleasant because it is overrun with tourists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue past an agreed or expected limit, especially a finishing time or a cost:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts say the cost of the improvements are bound to overrun.",
          "overrun by 10 minutes/2 weeks/$1 million, etc. The 45 minutes allocated for the briefing overran by almost 30 minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something has cost more money or taken more time than planned, or the additional amount of money or time spent:",
        "examples": [
          "He expects the department to cover this year's overrun by moving money from development.",
          "an overrun of sth We found projects had an average time overrun of 17%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "above or higher than something else, sometimes so that one thing covers the other; above:",
        "examples": [
          "The sign over the door said \"Exit\".",
          "She held the umbrella over both of us.",
          "Helicopters dropped leaflets over the city.",
          "I put my hands over my eyes/ears because I couldn't bear to watch/listen.",
          "I couldn't hear what she was saying over the noise of the planes taking off (= the planes were louder than her voice)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a position that is covering something:",
        "examples": [
          "Put a clean cloth over the cakes while they cool.",
          "I put a shawl over my shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "across from one side to the other, especially by going up and then down:",
        "examples": [
          "She jumped over the gate.",
          "The road goes over the mountains, not through a tunnel.",
          "She is always chatting with her neighbour over the garden fence.",
          "From the top of the tower you could see for miles over the city.",
          "Tanks travel over the most difficult ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "falling down from somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The coin rolled over the edge of the table.",
          "Harold jumped out of the car just before it went over the cliff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "falling because of stepping on something:",
        "examples": [
          "She tripped over a toy lying on the path."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more than:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the carpets cost/are over $5,000.",
          "Children over the age of twelve (= older than twelve) pay the full price.",
          "I value quality of life over money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "increasing to further than a particular limit or point:",
        "examples": [
          "They are already $25 million over budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in addition to:",
        "examples": [
          "They receive extra money over and above the usual welfare payments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on the other side of:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a bar over the road we could go to.",
          "The story continues over the page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(referring to a cause of interest, worry, discussion, etc.) connected with or about:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no point in arguing over something so unimportant.",
          "talk/think over I need time to talk/think over your proposal (= to discuss/consider it carefully).",
          "The legal battle was over who should have custody of the child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "during something, or while doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "I was in Seattle over the summer.",
          "Shall we discuss it over lunch/over a drink?",
          "They took/spent an hour over lunch (= their meal lasted an hour).",
          "over time It's fascinating to watch how a baby changes and develops over time (= as time passes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel physically or mentally better after an illness or an upsetting experience:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes you a while to get over an illness like that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in control of or teaching someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "A good teacher has an easy authority over a class.",
          "She's a sales manager but she has a regional sales director over (= with a higher rank than) her.",
          "The victory over the French at Waterloo was Wellington's greatest triumph."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using:",
        "examples": [
          "They spoke over the phone.",
          "We heard the news over the radio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sometimes used when talking about a calculation in which one number is divided by another number:",
        "examples": [
          "40 over 7 is roughly 6."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from a higher to a lower position; down:",
        "examples": [
          "fall over The lamp fell over and broke.",
          "be run over He was run over by a taxi.",
          "be knocked over UK He was knocked over by a taxi.",
          "UK The little boy fell over and started to cry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "across; from one side or place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "She leaned over and kissed me.",
          "A fighter plane flew over.",
          "Why don't you come over (= come to my house) for dinner on Thursday?",
          "A friend of mine from France is over visiting us this week (= a friend came from France and is staying with us).",
          "Now we're going over to (= there will be a broadcast from) Wembley for commentary on the Cup Final.",
          "over here Come over here - it's warmer.",
          "over there Who's that man over there?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the way an object moves or is moved so that a different part of it is facing up:",
        "examples": [
          "She turned another page over.",
          "The dog rolled over onto its back.",
          "over and over The children rolled over and over (= turned over many times) down the gentle slope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "changing or exchanging position:",
        "examples": [
          "swap something over Would you mind swapping those plates over?",
          "change over She changed over to editing from marketing.",
          "hand something over to someone Why should we hand over the money to them?",
          "over to I've done everything I can - now it's over to you (= it's your turn to take action)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "above or higher than something else, sometimes so that one thing covers the other:",
        "examples": [
          "A fighter plane flew over.",
          "A man came to paint over (= cover with paint) the cracks in the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more than a particular amount or level:",
        "examples": [
          "and over People who are 65 years old and over can get half-price tickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of an event) finished:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll be glad when the competition is over.",
          "all over I used to have a thriving business and a happy marriage, but that's all over now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely finished:",
        "examples": [
          "She gets unpleasant tasks over and done with as quickly as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extra; not used:",
        "examples": [
          "(be) left over I have some euros left over from the last time I was in France.",
          "UK When all the guests had gone, we realized there was lots of food over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "again or repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "do something over You ruined it - now I'll have to do it over!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when you are talking to someone by radio, to mean that you have finished speaking and will wait for their answer:",
        "examples": [
          "\"This is flight 595X. Do you read me? Over.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when you are talking to someone by radio in order to end the conversation, or when you humorously want to say that something is finished:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Thank you, control tower. Over and out.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a set of six bowls (= throws) from the same end of the field:",
        "examples": [
          "Simons took three wickets in his opening spell of 10 overs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too much or more than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The children got over-excited (= too excited)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more than:",
        "examples": [
          "a club for the over-50s"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "across:",
        "examples": [
          "Of course, the overland route is much slower than going by air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "above:",
        "examples": [
          "She was knocked off her bicycle by an overhanging branch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in, to, on, or at a position above or higher than something else, sometimes so that one thing covers the other; above:",
        "examples": [
          "The sign over the door said, \"Private.\"",
          "He put a sweater on over his shirt.",
          "The horse jumped over the fence.",
          "I couldn’t hear what she said over the sound of the music (= The music was louder than her voice)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "across from one side to the other, esp. by going up and then down:",
        "examples": [
          "Once we get over the bridge we’ll stop for lunch.",
          "She tripped over the rug.",
          "The car went over the cliff (= across the edge of it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Over also means on the other side of:",
        "examples": [
          "Their house is just over the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more than:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of these rugs cost over $1000.",
          "Children over 12 (= older than 12) pay full price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something goes over a limit or point, it increases beyond it:",
        "examples": [
          "Construction costs are already $25 million over budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "divided by",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "using a device such as a telephone:",
        "examples": [
          "They spoke over the phone.",
          "We transfer files over the Internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "during a period of time, or while doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "She made a lot of changes over the past six months.",
          "Can we discuss this over lunch?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "greater in authority, power, or position than:",
        "examples": [
          "Parents want to have control over their children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "about or connected with:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s no point in arguing over this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of illness) no longer suffering from:",
        "examples": [
          "Is he over the flu yet?",
          "His wife died last year and he’s still not over it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from a higher to a lower position; down:",
        "examples": [
          "The little boy fell over and started to cry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "again or repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "You’ve ruined it – now I’ll have to do it over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Over also describes the way an object moves or is moved so that a different part of it is facing up:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog rolled over onto its back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of an event) finished, completed, or ended:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll be glad when the meeting is over.",
          "The game was over by 5 o’clock.",
          "I'm worried about the test, but at least it will be all over (= completely finished)in an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too much or more than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "overpriced",
          "overdressed",
          "He’s always been an overachiever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more or greater than:",
        "examples": [
          "Free delivery on orders over $25.",
          "Over 80% of temporary workers are part-timers.",
          "The cable company has viewers in over 5 million households.",
          "Shares fell by just over 1 per cent to 1,327p."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "during a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The loan can be paid back in instalments over 12 months.",
          "Sales went up 300% over only six weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make something become greater than a particular limit of time, money, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "These additional costs made the project go over.",
          "Be prepared to go over budget."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oversaw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to watch or organize a job or an activity to make certain that it is being done correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "As marketing manager, her job is to oversee all the company's advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch and manage a job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "As marketing manager, her job is to oversee all the company’s advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch or organize a job or an activity to make certain that it is being done correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "As marketing manager, her job is to oversee all the company's advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of how an amount of money is invested or spent:",
        "examples": [
          "The capital management firm oversees total assets of $107 million.",
          "The company CFO will oversee the budget and finances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch an activity to make sure that it is being done correctly and legally:",
        "examples": [
          "The World Trade Organization oversees the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overseas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in, from, or to other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to open up overseas markets.",
          "There are a lot of overseas students studying at our college.",
          "My brother is a student overseas.",
          "to go/travel/live/work overseas",
          "I wanted to go to an oversea university."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in, from, or to countries that are across the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "The Air Force was recalling troops from overseas bases.",
          "I’ve had to travel overseas fairly often."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in, from, or connected with another country or countries, especially across the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to open up overseas markets.",
          "In the following years, he expanded the firm's overseas operations.",
          "overseas investment/investors Finance ministers have struggled to attract overseas investors.",
          "He continued to pay state taxes while he and his family were overseas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or to another country or countries, especially across the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "They're outsourcing jobs overseas.",
          "The company doesn't have enough capital to invest overseas.",
          "Occasionally, I travel overseas to vet potential suppliers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oversee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to watch or organize a job or an activity to make certain that it is being done correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "As marketing manager, her job is to oversee all the company's advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch and manage a job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "As marketing manager, her job is to oversee all the company’s advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch or organize a job or an activity to make certain that it is being done correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "As marketing manager, her job is to oversee all the company's advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of how an amount of money is invested or spent:",
        "examples": [
          "The capital management firm oversees total assets of $107 million.",
          "The company CFO will oversee the budget and finances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch an activity to make sure that it is being done correctly and legally:",
        "examples": [
          "The World Trade Organization oversees the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overseeing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to watch or organize a job or an activity to make certain that it is being done correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "As marketing manager, her job is to oversee all the company's advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch and manage a job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "As marketing manager, her job is to oversee all the company’s advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch or organize a job or an activity to make certain that it is being done correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "As marketing manager, her job is to oversee all the company's advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of how an amount of money is invested or spent:",
        "examples": [
          "The capital management firm oversees total assets of $107 million.",
          "The company CFO will oversee the budget and finances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch an activity to make sure that it is being done correctly and legally:",
        "examples": [
          "The World Trade Organization oversees the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overseers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job it is to make certain that employees are working or that an activity is being done correctly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job it is to make certain that employees are working or that an activity is being done correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "As the nation's regulatory overseer, he could advance, delay, or cancel major initiatives."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oversees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to watch or organize a job or an activity to make certain that it is being done correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "As marketing manager, her job is to oversee all the company's advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch and manage a job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "As marketing manager, her job is to oversee all the company’s advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch or organize a job or an activity to make certain that it is being done correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "As marketing manager, her job is to oversee all the company's advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of how an amount of money is invested or spent:",
        "examples": [
          "The capital management firm oversees total assets of $107 million.",
          "The company CFO will oversee the budget and finances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch an activity to make sure that it is being done correctly and legally:",
        "examples": [
          "The World Trade Organization oversees the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overshadowed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to seem less important or less happy:",
        "examples": [
          "Karen has always felt overshadowed by her famous elder sister.",
          "My happiness was overshadowed by the bad news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a building) to be much taller than another building and therefore block the sun from it:",
        "examples": [
          "Grand Central Station in New York is overshadowed by the PanAm building."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overshot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "oversight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mistake made because of a failure to notice something:",
        "examples": [
          "They claimed it was simply (an) oversight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "responsibility for a job or activity and for making sure it is being done correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "Who has oversight of genetic testing?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mistake caused by a failure to notice or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Because of a bank oversight, the money had not been credited to my account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "management of an operation or process:",
        "examples": [
          "The FBI provided technical expertise and general oversight to the investigation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "systems or actions to control an activity and make sure that it is done correctly and legally:",
        "examples": [
          "In commodity trading, key goods such as oil or uranium are traded with almost no oversight.",
          "government/regulatory oversight Lawmakers are questioning whether the industry needs more government oversight.",
          "oversight of sth The report criticized weak oversight of the contractors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mistake made because of a failure to notice something:",
        "examples": [
          "For a development targeting families, a lack of four-bed houses is an oversight.",
          "We apologize for this oversight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oversized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bigger than the usual size:",
        "examples": [
          "The house is a Spanish-style mansion with two tennis courts and an oversized ballroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bigger than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The store specializes in oversized clothing.",
          "It is less expensive to send oversized mail through distribution companies than through the postal service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too big:",
        "examples": [
          "More and more prospective buyers are pondering the wisdom of taking on an oversized mortgage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oversleep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to sleep for longer than you intended to and so wake up late:",
        "examples": [
          "I missed the bus this morning because I overslept again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sleep longer or later than you intended to:",
        "examples": [
          "I missed the bus because I overslept."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overslept": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "overstate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to describe or explain something in a way that makes it seem more important or serious than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "The impact of the new legislation has been greatly overstated.",
          "The shareholders seem to think that the executive board is overstating the case for a merger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state something too strongly, or to state that it is greater than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "The prospect of a trade war is vastly overstated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe or explain something in a way that makes it seem more important or serious than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "The shareholders seem to think that the executive board is overstating the case for a merger.",
          "greatly/vastly overstate sth The impact of the new legislation has been greatly overstated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overstating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe or explain something in a way that makes it seem more important or serious than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "The impact of the new legislation has been greatly overstated.",
          "The shareholders seem to think that the executive board is overstating the case for a merger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overstay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stay longer in a place than you are allowed or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "Be careful not to overstay your visa.",
          "They left the party at 11 p.m., careful not to overstay their welcome."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overstayed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay longer in a place than you are allowed or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "Be careful not to overstay your visa.",
          "They left the party at 11 p.m., careful not to overstay their welcome."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overstep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go further than what is considered acceptable or correct:",
        "examples": [
          "The bad language in that show overstepped the limits/boundaries of what should be allowed on television.",
          "I think you're overstepping your authority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go beyond what is permitted or acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "He overstepped his authority in agreeing to those terms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overstepped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go further than what is considered acceptable or correct:",
        "examples": [
          "The bad language in that show overstepped the limits/boundaries of what should be allowed on television.",
          "I think you're overstepping your authority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go beyond what is permitted or acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "He overstepped his authority in agreeing to those terms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overstepping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go further than what is considered acceptable or correct:",
        "examples": [
          "The bad language in that show overstepped the limits/boundaries of what should be allowed on television.",
          "I think you're overstepping your authority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go beyond what is permitted or acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "He overstepped his authority in agreeing to those terms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "done or shown publicly or in an obvious way and not secret:",
        "examples": [
          "overt criticism",
          "overt racism",
          "He shows no overt signs of his unhappiness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or shown obviously or publicly; not hidden or secret:",
        "examples": [
          "There are no overt signs of damage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overtake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go past something by being a greater amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "Our US sales have now overtaken our sales in Europe.",
          "We'd planned to hold a meeting tomorrow, but events have overtaken us (= things have changed)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come from behind another vehicle or a person and move in front of them:",
        "examples": [
          "Always check your rear view mirror before you overtake (another car)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen to a person or a place suddenly and unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "The family was overtaken by tragedy several years ago, and they still haven't recovered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go beyond something by being a greater amount or degree, or to come from behind and move in front of:",
        "examples": [
          "In the 1500-meter race, he finished with a late rush to overtake Barbosa in 1 minute, 44.84 seconds.",
          "The Bruins got within three points late in the game but just couldn’t overtake the Cowboys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of unpleasant emotions or events) to happen suddenly and unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "The family was overtaken by tragedy several years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow, develop, or progress more quickly than something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Our US sales have now overtaken our sales in Europe.",
          "Plastic soon overtook cash as Britain's most popular method of payment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overtaken": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "overtakes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go past something by being a greater amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "Our US sales have now overtaken our sales in Europe.",
          "We'd planned to hold a meeting tomorrow, but events have overtaken us (= things have changed)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come from behind another vehicle or a person and move in front of them:",
        "examples": [
          "Always check your rear view mirror before you overtake (another car)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen to a person or a place suddenly and unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "The family was overtaken by tragedy several years ago, and they still haven't recovered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go beyond something by being a greater amount or degree, or to come from behind and move in front of:",
        "examples": [
          "In the 1500-meter race, he finished with a late rush to overtake Barbosa in 1 minute, 44.84 seconds.",
          "The Bruins got within three points late in the game but just couldn’t overtake the Cowboys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of unpleasant emotions or events) to happen suddenly and unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "The family was overtaken by tragedy several years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow, develop, or progress more quickly than something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Our US sales have now overtaken our sales in Europe.",
          "Plastic soon overtook cash as Britain's most popular method of payment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overtaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of coming from behind another vehicle or person and moving in front of it or them:",
        "examples": [
          "A quarter of the drivers surveyed did not recognize the \"no overtaking\" sign.",
          "Hamilton pulled off a great overtaking manoeuvre down the outside."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overthrow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to defeat or remove someone from power, using force:",
        "examples": [
          "He said that Allende's government in Chile was overthrown by the army and the CIA in 1973."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw a ball past the person or object you intended to throw to:",
        "examples": [
          "The quarterback overthrew (the pass)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone or something is removed from power using force:",
        "examples": [
          "the overthrow of the monarchy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of throwing a ball too far",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a score in cricket made when the ball is thrown past the person it was intended to be thrown to",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove from power, esp. by force:",
        "examples": [
          "He allegedly plotted to overthrow the government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overthrown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "overtime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(time spent working) after the usual time needed or expected in a job:",
        "examples": [
          "They're doing/working overtime to get the job done on time.",
          "Everyone is on overtime (= being paid extra for working after the usual time) this weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time in a sports game in which play continues if neither team has won in the usual time allowed for the game:",
        "examples": [
          "If the game ends in a tie, overtime will be played.",
          "They lost to the Bears in overtime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extra payment for working after the usual time:",
        "examples": [
          "You can earn some overtime by working after 6.00 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "time worked in addition to your usual job hours:",
        "examples": [
          "Approval must be granted for overtime before the work has been performed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Overtime is also the period of time in a game, such as football or basketball, in which play continues if neither team has won in the usual time allowed for the game.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "time spent working after the usual time needed or expected in a job:",
        "examples": [
          "We have put in 15 hours of overtime this week.",
          "The pay is $7.75 per hour; $11.75 for overtime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extra payment for working after the usual time:",
        "examples": [
          "You can earn some overtime by working after 6.00 p.m.",
          "eligible/ineligible for overtime If you work 45 hours a week and you are eligible for overtime, then you should get paid time and a half for five hours.",
          "be on overtime Everyone is on overtime this weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "after the usual time needed or expected in a job:",
        "examples": [
          "Utility crews are working overtime to restore service which was knocked out by ice storms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overtly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is done or shown publicly or in an obvious way and not secret:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an overtly sexual advertising campaign.",
          "He never overtly expressed his feelings about the issue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overtook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of overtake",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "overture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music that is an introduction to a longer piece, especially an opera:",
        "examples": [
          "the overture to \"The Magic Flute\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a communication made to someone in order to offer something:",
        "examples": [
          "overtures of friendship.",
          "Neither side in the conflict seems willing to make peace overtures.",
          "informal So he's been making overtures (= showing a sexual interest), has he?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music that is an introduction to a longer piece, such as an opera",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an approach made to someone in order to discuss or establish something:",
        "examples": [
          "The country’s leaders rejected all overtures for a peace settlement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overturn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) turn over:",
        "examples": [
          "The car skidded off the road, hit a tree and overturned.",
          "The intruder had overturned some of the furniture in the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a legal decision:",
        "examples": [
          "The Court of Appeal overturned the earlier decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you overturn someone's majority in an election in the UK, you defeat them:",
        "examples": [
          "The Labour candidate unexpectedly overturned the long-standing Tory majority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn over, or to cause something to turn over:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The truck overturned, spilling its cargo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To overturn a decision or judgment is for a court to change it so it will not be in effect:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The court of appeals overturned her conviction and ordered a new trial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a legal decision:",
        "examples": [
          "overturn a decision/verdict/ruling The Court of Appeal overturned the earlier decision."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overturned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) turn over:",
        "examples": [
          "The car skidded off the road, hit a tree and overturned.",
          "The intruder had overturned some of the furniture in the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a legal decision:",
        "examples": [
          "The Court of Appeal overturned the earlier decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you overturn someone's majority in an election in the UK, you defeat them:",
        "examples": [
          "The Labour candidate unexpectedly overturned the long-standing Tory majority."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overuse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use something too often or too much:",
        "examples": [
          "I tend to overuse certain favourite expressions.",
          "An over-used tendon can become swollen and painful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something is used too often or too much:",
        "examples": [
          "The overuse of X-rays may be causing 250 deaths each year.",
          "Dry hair can be caused by the over-use of hairdryers and straighteners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something too often or too much:",
        "examples": [
          "We all tend to overuse certain expressions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overview": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short description of something that provides general information about it, but no details:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll give you a brief overview of what the job involves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short description of something that provides general information but no details:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll give you a brief overview of what the job involves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short description of something which provides general information about it, but no details:",
        "examples": [
          "provide/give/offer an overview of sth This chart provides an overview of sales for the past six months.",
          "a broad/general/brief overview I'll give you a brief overview of what the job involves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overweight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "fat:",
        "examples": [
          "He used to be very overweight.",
          "I'm only a few pounds overweight, but I just can't seem to lose them.",
          "an overweight man/woman/child"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "heavier than is allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "If your luggage is overweight, you have to pay extra."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too heavy or too fat:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s at least 20 pounds overweight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe portfolios (= combinations of investments) that include too much of a particular type of share, bond, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The investment team will eliminate an overweight position when it believes a security is overvalued."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "heavier than is allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "If your luggage is overweight, you have to pay extra."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overwhelm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone or something by using a lot of force:",
        "examples": [
          "Government troops have overwhelmed the rebels and seized control of the capital.",
          "The boxer relied on his power, pace, and pressure to overwhelm opponents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel sudden strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "She was overwhelmed with/by grief when her father died.",
          "I was overwhelmed by all the flowers and letters of support I received."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If water overwhelms a place, it covers it suddenly and completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The water overwhelmed levees in the area.",
          "The rain that caused the flooding was of such unusual intensity that the sewers were overwhelmed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something overwhelms someone or something, it is too much, or almost too much, for them to manage:",
        "examples": [
          "An attack that injures massive numbers would overwhelm hospitals.",
          "Doctors' offices would be overwhelmed with phone calls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be too much to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of refugees overwhelmed the relief agencies in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To overwhelm is also to cause someone to feel sudden strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "He was overwhelmed by feelings of remorse for what he had done."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overwhelmed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone or something by using a lot of force:",
        "examples": [
          "Government troops have overwhelmed the rebels and seized control of the capital.",
          "The boxer relied on his power, pace, and pressure to overwhelm opponents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel sudden strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "She was overwhelmed with/by grief when her father died.",
          "I was overwhelmed by all the flowers and letters of support I received."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If water overwhelms a place, it covers it suddenly and completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The water overwhelmed levees in the area.",
          "The rain that caused the flooding was of such unusual intensity that the sewers were overwhelmed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something overwhelms someone or something, it is too much, or almost too much, for them to manage:",
        "examples": [
          "An attack that injures massive numbers would overwhelm hospitals.",
          "Doctors' offices would be overwhelmed with phone calls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overwhelming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "difficult to fight against:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt an overwhelming urge/desire/need to tell someone about what had happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great or very large:",
        "examples": [
          "She said how much she appreciated the overwhelming generosity of the public in responding to the appeal.",
          "An overwhelming majority has voted in favour of the proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great or strong:",
        "examples": [
          "An overwhelming majority voted in favor of the proposal.",
          "I felt an overwhelming sense of relief when the semester was over."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overwhelms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone or something by using a lot of force:",
        "examples": [
          "Government troops have overwhelmed the rebels and seized control of the capital.",
          "The boxer relied on his power, pace, and pressure to overwhelm opponents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel sudden strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "She was overwhelmed with/by grief when her father died.",
          "I was overwhelmed by all the flowers and letters of support I received."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If water overwhelms a place, it covers it suddenly and completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The water overwhelmed levees in the area.",
          "The rain that caused the flooding was of such unusual intensity that the sewers were overwhelmed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something overwhelms someone or something, it is too much, or almost too much, for them to manage:",
        "examples": [
          "An attack that injures massive numbers would overwhelm hospitals.",
          "Doctors' offices would be overwhelmed with phone calls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be too much to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of refugees overwhelmed the relief agencies in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To overwhelm is also to cause someone to feel sudden strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "He was overwhelmed by feelings of remorse for what he had done."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overworked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having to work too much:",
        "examples": [
          "an overworked civil servant",
          "I'm overworked and underpaid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe language that has been used too much and has lost its meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "The article was full of overworked expressions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "overzealous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too enthusiastic and eager:",
        "examples": [
          "He had to be protected from overzealous fans.",
          "They were a little overzealous in eliminating risk."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ovulating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a woman or female animal) to produce an egg from which a baby can be formed:",
        "examples": [
          "Some women take drugs to help them ovulate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "owe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to need to pay or give something to someone because they have lent money to you, or in exchange for something they have done for you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] I owe Janet $50.",
          "We still owe $1,000 on our car (= we still need to pay $1,000 before we own our car).",
          "I owe you a drink for helping me move.",
          "I think you owe (= should give) me an explanation/apology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have success, happiness, a job, etc. only because of what someone has given you or done for you or because of your own efforts:",
        "examples": [
          "I owe my success to my education.",
          "He owes his life to the staff at the hospital.",
          "I owe everything (= I am very grateful) to my parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the responsibility to pay or give back something you have received from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Don’t forget – you owe me ten dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be grateful to someone or something because of what the person or thing provided or made possible:",
        "examples": [
          "I owe a lot to my parents, who have always supported and encouraged me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to need to pay or give something to someone because they have lent money to you:",
        "examples": [
          "owe sb $5/$500, etc. I owe you £200.",
          "How much do we owe the bank?",
          "He claims the firm owes him money.",
          "owe $5/$500, etc. to sb The company owes $618 million to its creditors.",
          "owe $100/$1000, etc. on sth We still owe $1000 on our car.",
          "owe $100/$1000, etc. in sth The government alleges that he owes $54 million in unpaid taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have had someone help you or do something good for you, so that you should do something similar for them:",
        "examples": [
          "He owes you a favor for helping him with the project.",
          "owe sb (one) Thanks - I owe you one!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "owed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to need to pay or give something to someone because they have lent money to you, or in exchange for something they have done for you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] I owe Janet $50.",
          "We still owe $1,000 on our car (= we still need to pay $1,000 before we own our car).",
          "I owe you a drink for helping me move.",
          "I think you owe (= should give) me an explanation/apology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have success, happiness, a job, etc. only because of what someone has given you or done for you or because of your own efforts:",
        "examples": [
          "I owe my success to my education.",
          "He owes his life to the staff at the hospital.",
          "I owe everything (= I am very grateful) to my parents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "owes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to need to pay or give something to someone because they have lent money to you, or in exchange for something they have done for you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] I owe Janet $50.",
          "We still owe $1,000 on our car (= we still need to pay $1,000 before we own our car).",
          "I owe you a drink for helping me move.",
          "I think you owe (= should give) me an explanation/apology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have success, happiness, a job, etc. only because of what someone has given you or done for you or because of your own efforts:",
        "examples": [
          "I owe my success to my education.",
          "He owes his life to the staff at the hospital.",
          "I owe everything (= I am very grateful) to my parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the responsibility to pay or give back something you have received from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Don’t forget – you owe me ten dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be grateful to someone or something because of what the person or thing provided or made possible:",
        "examples": [
          "I owe a lot to my parents, who have always supported and encouraged me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to need to pay or give something to someone because they have lent money to you:",
        "examples": [
          "owe sb $5/$500, etc. I owe you £200.",
          "How much do we owe the bank?",
          "He claims the firm owes him money.",
          "owe $5/$500, etc. to sb The company owes $618 million to its creditors.",
          "owe $100/$1000, etc. on sth We still owe $1000 on our car.",
          "owe $100/$1000, etc. in sth The government alleges that he owes $54 million in unpaid taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have had someone help you or do something good for you, so that you should do something similar for them:",
        "examples": [
          "He owes you a favor for helping him with the project.",
          "owe sb (one) Thanks - I owe you one!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "owing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "still to be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "We have several hundred pounds owing on our car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "still to be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "You have the option of paying off the whole amount owing, without it costing you a penny in interest.",
          "There is $4,000 owing on my loan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "owl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bird with a flat face and large eyes that hunts small mammals at night",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who likes to stay up late at night",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bird with a flat face, large round eyes, a hook-shaped beak, and strong, curved nails, that hunts small mammals at night",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "owls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bird with a flat face and large eyes that hunts small mammals at night",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who likes to stay up late at night",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bird with a flat face, large round eyes, a hook-shaped beak, and strong, curved nails, that hunts small mammals at night",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "owned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or controlled by:",
        "examples": [
          "a family-owned business",
          "state-owned industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or controlled by a particular group, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a family-owned business",
          "The US-owned company operates more than 2,000 petrol stations in the UK."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "owner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who owns something:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you the owner of this car?",
          "We still haven't found the dog's owner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that owns something:",
        "examples": [
          "the owner of sth He is the owner of a chain of hotels.",
          "business/home/car owner Most business owners will find the help of a financial adviser invaluable.",
          "new/present/former owner The group's former owner made $1.35 billion from the sale.",
          "the joint/majority/sole owner",
          "The land is now in the hands of a private owner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "owners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who owns something:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you the owner of this car?",
          "We still haven't found the dog's owner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that owns something:",
        "examples": [
          "the owner of sth He is the owner of a chain of hotels.",
          "business/home/car owner Most business owners will find the help of a financial adviser invaluable.",
          "new/present/former owner The group's former owner made $1.35 billion from the sale.",
          "the joint/majority/sole owner",
          "The land is now in the hands of a private owner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ownership": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that you own something:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have any proof of ownership of/for this car?",
          "Rates of home ownership have remained relatively constant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right or state of being an owner:",
        "examples": [
          "His business interests include ownership of a county newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state or fact of owning something:",
        "examples": [
          "under sb's ownership The business has been under the same ownership for 44 years.",
          "home/property ownership The spiralling cost of housing has pushed home ownership beyond the reach of many people.",
          "share/stock ownership The organization promotes wider share ownership.",
          "take/acquire/retain ownership of sth Earlier this year the group took 51% ownership of the financial services unit.",
          "State-owned railways were taken into private ownership."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of taking responsibility for an idea or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "We need someone to take ownership of the issue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "owning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something that legally belongs to you:",
        "examples": [
          "We own our house.",
          "I've never owned a suit in my life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I own (that) I was not very happy with the group's decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone completely or be much better than him or her; to perform extremely well:",
        "examples": [
          "Last time we played them, we owned them!",
          "Beyoncé owned that stage tonight!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept and be responsible for something:",
        "examples": [
          "It's your life - own it.",
          "I own who I was, and so I’m always open to admitting fault and talking through it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "owns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or done by a particular person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Each neighbourhood in New York has its own characteristics.",
          "I'd like to have my very own apartment.",
          "He wanted an apartment of his own.",
          "She makes all her own clothes.",
          "I'm going to be out tonight, so you'll have to make your own dinner (= prepare it yourself).",
          "Was that your own idea or did someone suggest it to you?",
          "You'll have to make up your own mind (= decide by yourself) what you want to do.",
          "I'd never have believed it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes/heard it with my own ears.",
          "\"Is that your mum's car?\" \"No, it's my own (= it belongs to me).\"",
          "James Joyce wrote in a style that was all his own (= that was not like that of anyone else).",
          "We like to take care of our own (= take care of people who are members of our family, or who work for us)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "alone:",
        "examples": [
          "I like living on my own."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without any help:",
        "examples": [
          "I did my buttons up all on my own, Dad ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something in your own time, you do it at the speed at which you want to work:",
        "examples": [
          "I like to do things in my own time - I don't like to be rushed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "during the time when you are not officially working:",
        "examples": [
          "You may only use company computers to access the Web in your own time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something that legally belongs to you:",
        "examples": [
          "We own our house.",
          "I've never owned a suit in my life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I own (that) I was not very happy with the group's decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone completely or be much better than him or her; to perform extremely well:",
        "examples": [
          "Last time we played them, we owned them!",
          "Beyoncé owned that stage tonight!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept and be responsible for something:",
        "examples": [
          "It's your life - own it.",
          "I own who I was, and so I’m always open to admitting fault and talking through it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or done by a particular person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Mary has her own car.",
          "You’ll have to fix your own dinner.",
          "The police testified that the woman left of her own accord (= she chose to do it without being forced)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or possess something:",
        "examples": [
          "We own some property in Texas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something that legally belongs to you:",
        "examples": [
          "He has owned the business since 1995.",
          "The group owns assets worth $620 million.",
          "This gave many people the opportunity to own their own home for the first time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept responsibility for something such as an idea:",
        "examples": [
          "For the reorganization to work, employees need to own the idea of change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to a particular person rather than to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She started her own business selling cameras.",
          "The software helps you create your own website.",
          "He invested €5 million of his own money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "oxford": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a city in south east England, famous for its university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of fairly formal man's shoe, usually made of leather, that fastens with laces",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "oxygen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a gas with no smell or colour. Oxygen forms a large part of the air on earth, and is needed by animals and plants to live.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a colorless gas, one of the chemical elements, that forms a large part of the air on earth and is needed to keep most living things alive and to create fire",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "oxymoron": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "two words or phrases used together that have, or seem to have, opposite meanings:",
        "examples": [
          "The very notion of an entrepreneurial company man is an oxymoron.",
          "For most of the nineteenth century, scholars treated “medieval science” as an oxymoron."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a phrase or statement that seems to say two opposite things, as in \"jumbo shrimp\" and \"agree to disagree\"",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "oyster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large flat sea creature that lives in a shell, some types of which can be eaten either cooked or uncooked, and other types of which produce pearls (= small round white precious stones)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of two small pieces of chicken at the bottom of the backbone, which taste particularly good:",
        "examples": [
          "Chicken oysters are those juicy little chicken pieces hidden away between the leg and the backbone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a water creature that grows within a shell, some types of which can be eaten, and other types of which produce pearls (= small, round, white stones used in jewelry)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "oysters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large flat sea creature that lives in a shell, some types of which can be eaten either cooked or uncooked, and other types of which produce pearls (= small round white precious stones)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of two small pieces of chicken at the bottom of the backbone, which taste particularly good:",
        "examples": [
          "Chicken oysters are those juicy little chicken pieces hidden away between the leg and the backbone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a water creature that grows within a shell, some types of which can be eaten, and other types of which produce pearls (= small, round, white stones used in jewelry)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ozone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous form of oxygen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "air that is clean and pleasant to breathe, especially near the sea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a colorless gas that is a form of oxygen",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "p": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the 16th letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Could you lend me 50p?",
          "This newspaper costs 90p.",
          "I need a 1p/5p/20p coin/piece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "See p. 27.",
          "The references are on pp. 56–64."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for page :",
        "examples": [
          "See \"Sleepwalking Through History,\" p. 368."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the 16th letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for penny or pence: the smallest unit of money used in the UK:",
        "examples": [
          "They cost 10p each."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for page:",
        "examples": [
          "See p.32.",
          "See pp 32-45."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a father:",
        "examples": [
          "I miss my pa.",
          "[ as form of address ] Thanks, Pa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for per annum (= each year):",
        "examples": [
          "a salary of $120,000 p.a."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for personal assistant: someone whose job is helping someone in a higher position, especially by writing letters, arranging meetings, and making phone calls:",
        "examples": [
          "PA to Chris works as a PA to the chief executive officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for physician associate and, in the US, physician assistant: a trained medical worker who works with doctors as part of a team, and can give a range of treatments and health care services:",
        "examples": [
          "My primary care physician wasn't in, so I saw the PA.",
          "Instead of a physician looking after 100 patients, with a PA he or she may be able to look after 180 patients with physician oversight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for public address system: equipment for making sound, especially someone's voice, louder in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "on the PA They've just announced on the PA that our flight's been delayed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for pulmonary artery (= the artery that carries dexogygenated blood from the heart to the lungs)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Pennsylvania: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "father:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know where pa went?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for pascal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for personal assistant: someone whose job is helping someone in a higher position, especially by writing letters, arranging meetings, and making phone calls:",
        "examples": [
          "PA to sb She is PA to the director of the organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for public address system: a system used to make announcements or play music in public places",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "The illustration assumes investment growth of just 1% p.a. after inflation and charges."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pac": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for political action committee",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for political action committee",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for political action committee: in the US, a private group that is organized to raise money to win support for something, or to help a particular politician:",
        "examples": [
          "The Senator's PAC raised almost $3.6 million in the first weeks of the election cycle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes:",
        "examples": [
          "a slow/fast pace",
          "quicken your pace When she thought she heard someone following her, she quickened her pace.",
          "keep pace Could you slow down - I can't keep pace with (= walk or run as fast as) you.",
          "off the pace She finished well off the pace (= a long way behind the winner of the race) in fifth.",
          "set the pace For many years this company has set the pace (= has been the most successful company) in the communications industry.",
          "stand the pace I quit because I couldn't stand the pace (= could not continue with a high level of effort) any more.",
          "at a pace These changes seem to me to be happening at too fast a pace.",
          "pace of I don't like the pace of modern life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "while moving quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "It can be scary for a defender when you see an attacker coming towards you at pace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "while progressing quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel's plot moves forward at pace and there is no time to get bored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make other people in a race go faster by going faster yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "Sylva, in a red shirt and shorts, forced the pace lap after exhausting lap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability of a football player or team to move quickly with the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "He plays on the right wing and has pace as well as skill.",
          "Chelsea lacked pace up front."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single step, or the distance you move when you take a single step:",
        "examples": [
          "Take two paces forwards/backwards.",
          "The runner collapsed just a few paces from the finish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get someone to run a race at a particular speed, for example by running with them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be careful not to do something too quickly, so that you do not get too tired to finish it:",
        "examples": [
          "No more soup, thank you. I'm pacing myself so that I have room for a dessert.",
          "Don't try to do everything at once - pace yourself.",
          "There's a tremendous amount to see and do in the city, so pace yourself and don't try to do it all on the first day.",
          "The secret is to pace yourself and only increase the length of your run once a week.",
          "I've had to learn to pace myself in order to preserve my energy.",
          "She's not very good at pacing herself and can get pretty exhausted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with regular steps in one direction and then back again, usually because you are worried or nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "He paced the room nervously.",
          "pace up and down He paced up and down, waiting for the doctor to call."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes:",
        "examples": [
          "She walks four miles every day at a brisk pace.",
          "You seem to be working at a slower pace than normal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To keep pace is to be in the same position as someone or something else as each progresses or moves forward:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. The Orioles won their ninth straight game to keep pace with Boston."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in one direction and then in the opposite direction, often because you are worried or waiting for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She paced back and forth outside the courtroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move, happen, or progress:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a cheaply produced film, sluggishly paced and poorly acted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To pace a group or the members of a group is to lead them or stay even with them:",
        "examples": [
          "Smith scored 17 points to pace North Springs to a 78-38 victory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the speed at which something happens or is done:",
        "examples": [
          "a fast/rapid pace",
          "a slow/leisurely/sustainable pace",
          "Their economy is expanding at an increasing pace.",
          "They are struggling to keep up with the pace of change in the industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make things happen more quickly or to force other people to do things more quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "New technologies are forcing the pace of globalization.",
          "There will be no attempt to force the pace at next week's meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage to do things at the same time or speed as someone else, or as quickly as necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "They simply can't keep pace with the competition.",
          "We need to keep pace with the latest IT developments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to happen more quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The recovery from the global economic crisis is now gathering pace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone show you their skills and knowledge, or to test how well something works:",
        "examples": [
          "As the machines come off the assembly line, a team of quality controllers puts them through their paces.",
          "The interview panel will put all candidates through their paces especially in relation to financial skills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the first to do new things or to do them particularly well, so that other people or organizations have to follow your example if they want to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has set the pace for flexibility and rapid turnaround of orders.",
          "The department is setting the pace with its use of virtual technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try not to do things too quickly so that you have enough energy to be able to complete your task successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "Pacing yourself and setting achievable goals are the keys to success in this business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pacemaker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the person or animal that establishes the speed in a race, or a person or organization that is an example for others by being successful",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small device that is put inside someone's chest in order to help the heart beat at the correct speed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, electronic device that is put near a person’s heart, usually under the skin, in order to control the rate at which the heart beats",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "paces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes:",
        "examples": [
          "a slow/fast pace",
          "quicken your pace When she thought she heard someone following her, she quickened her pace.",
          "keep pace Could you slow down - I can't keep pace with (= walk or run as fast as) you.",
          "off the pace She finished well off the pace (= a long way behind the winner of the race) in fifth.",
          "set the pace For many years this company has set the pace (= has been the most successful company) in the communications industry.",
          "stand the pace I quit because I couldn't stand the pace (= could not continue with a high level of effort) any more.",
          "at a pace These changes seem to me to be happening at too fast a pace.",
          "pace of I don't like the pace of modern life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "while moving quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "It can be scary for a defender when you see an attacker coming towards you at pace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "while progressing quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel's plot moves forward at pace and there is no time to get bored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make other people in a race go faster by going faster yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "Sylva, in a red shirt and shorts, forced the pace lap after exhausting lap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability of a football player or team to move quickly with the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "He plays on the right wing and has pace as well as skill.",
          "Chelsea lacked pace up front."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single step, or the distance you move when you take a single step:",
        "examples": [
          "Take two paces forwards/backwards.",
          "The runner collapsed just a few paces from the finish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get someone to run a race at a particular speed, for example by running with them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be careful not to do something too quickly, so that you do not get too tired to finish it:",
        "examples": [
          "No more soup, thank you. I'm pacing myself so that I have room for a dessert.",
          "Don't try to do everything at once - pace yourself.",
          "There's a tremendous amount to see and do in the city, so pace yourself and don't try to do it all on the first day.",
          "The secret is to pace yourself and only increase the length of your run once a week.",
          "I've had to learn to pace myself in order to preserve my energy.",
          "She's not very good at pacing herself and can get pretty exhausted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with regular steps in one direction and then back again, usually because you are worried or nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "He paced the room nervously.",
          "pace up and down He paced up and down, waiting for the doctor to call."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes:",
        "examples": [
          "She walks four miles every day at a brisk pace.",
          "You seem to be working at a slower pace than normal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To keep pace is to be in the same position as someone or something else as each progresses or moves forward:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. The Orioles won their ninth straight game to keep pace with Boston."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in one direction and then in the opposite direction, often because you are worried or waiting for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She paced back and forth outside the courtroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move, happen, or progress:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a cheaply produced film, sluggishly paced and poorly acted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To pace a group or the members of a group is to lead them or stay even with them:",
        "examples": [
          "Smith scored 17 points to pace North Springs to a 78-38 victory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the speed at which something happens or is done:",
        "examples": [
          "a fast/rapid pace",
          "a slow/leisurely/sustainable pace",
          "Their economy is expanding at an increasing pace.",
          "They are struggling to keep up with the pace of change in the industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make things happen more quickly or to force other people to do things more quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "New technologies are forcing the pace of globalization.",
          "There will be no attempt to force the pace at next week's meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage to do things at the same time or speed as someone else, or as quickly as necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "They simply can't keep pace with the competition.",
          "We need to keep pace with the latest IT developments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to happen more quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The recovery from the global economic crisis is now gathering pace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone show you their skills and knowledge, or to test how well something works:",
        "examples": [
          "As the machines come off the assembly line, a team of quality controllers puts them through their paces.",
          "The interview panel will put all candidates through their paces especially in relation to financial skills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the first to do new things or to do them particularly well, so that other people or organizations have to follow your example if they want to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has set the pace for flexibility and rapid turnaround of orders.",
          "The department is setting the pace with its use of virtual technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try not to do things too quickly so that you have enough energy to be able to complete your task successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "Pacing yourself and setting achievable goals are the keys to success in this business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pacific": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "peaceful or helping to cause peace",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to the Pacific Ocean",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ocean that is to the east of Asia and Australasia and to the west of North and South America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pacifier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that makes people calm when they are angry or upset",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smooth rubber or plastic object that is given to a baby to suck on, in order to comfort it and make it stop crying",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rubber or plastic object with a part that sticks out like a nipple and that is given to a baby to suck, usually to calm the baby",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pacifist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes in pacifism:",
        "examples": [
          "The pacifist movement is gaining increasing support among young people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pacify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone who is angry or upset to be calm and satisfied:",
        "examples": [
          "He pacified his crying child with a bottle.",
          "It was difficult for the police to pacify the angry crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring peace to a place or end war in a place, often using military force:",
        "examples": [
          "A UN force has been sent in to try and pacify the area worst affected by the civil war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone who is angry or upset to be calm and satisfied:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor later apologized, but union members weren’t pacified."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To pacify a place is to bring peace there or end a war:",
        "examples": [
          "The US plans to send troops to pacify the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pacing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get someone to run a race at a particular speed, for example by running with them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be careful not to do something too quickly, so that you do not get too tired to finish it:",
        "examples": [
          "No more soup, thank you. I'm pacing myself so that I have room for a dessert.",
          "Don't try to do everything at once - pace yourself.",
          "There's a tremendous amount to see and do in the city, so pace yourself and don't try to do it all on the first day.",
          "The secret is to pace yourself and only increase the length of your run once a week.",
          "I've had to learn to pace myself in order to preserve my energy.",
          "She's not very good at pacing herself and can get pretty exhausted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with regular steps in one direction and then back again, usually because you are worried or nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "He paced the room nervously.",
          "pace up and down He paced up and down, waiting for the doctor to call."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put something into a bag, box, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We're leaving early tomorrow morning, so you'd better pack (= put clothes and other possessions into suitcases or bags) tonight.",
          "pack a suitcase She packed a small suitcase for the weekend.",
          "pack your bags He just packed his bags and walked out on his wife and children.",
          "I haven't packed my clothes (= put them into a suitcase, etc.) yet.",
          "[ + two objects ] Could you pack me a spare pair of shoes, please/pack a spare pair of shoes for me, please?",
          "be packed in These books need to be packed in a box.",
          "pack something into something In summer, we'd pack everything into the caravan and head to the beach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a material around something before putting it into a bag, box, etc. so that it will not break or be damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "She packed the vase in tissue paper to protect it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come or bring together in large numbers or to fill a space:",
        "examples": [
          "pack into Thousands of fans are packing into the stadium.",
          "Fans packed the stadium to watch the final game.",
          "pack someone/something like sardines The people on the bus were packed together like sardines (= there were many of them very close together)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) form into a solid mass:",
        "examples": [
          "The wind has packed the snow against the garage door.",
          "be packed down The snow has packed down tightly, making the streets dangerous to walk on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carry something, especially a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "pack a gun These bear lovers refuse to pack a gun or even to carry pepper spray.",
          "Each missile packs several warheads.",
          "figurative This gun packs (= has) a lot of firepower."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group, set, or collection of something:",
        "examples": [
          "information pack The information pack consists of a brochure and a map."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of animals, such as dogs, that live and/or hunt together:",
        "examples": [
          "a wolf pack",
          "a pack of wild dogs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organized group of children who are Brownies or Cubs:",
        "examples": [
          "My uncle was the leader of my Cub pack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of playing cards:",
        "examples": [
          "a pack of cards"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of similar people, especially one that contains people whose activities you do not approve of:",
        "examples": [
          "a pack of thieves",
          "pack of A pack of journalists was waiting outside the White House."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main group of competitors in a race or competition behind the leader or leaders:",
        "examples": [
          "She led the pack through 3 kilometres in about 8:33, before surging to open up a large gap.",
          "the chasing pack The two-time former winner broke from the chasing pack two kilometres from home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in rugby, the forwards in a team as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "forward pack They've got a big, strong forward pack.",
          "The Tigers' pack turned over a Newcastle scrum five metres out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small paper or cardboard container in which a number of small objects are sold :",
        "examples": [
          "pack of Could you pick me up a pack of cigarettes/gum while you're out?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of bag that you usually carry on your back when you are travelling",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick mass of a substance, often like clay, that is used as a beauty treatment for the face",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick mass of cloth, etc. that can be put on an injury to stop any bleeding or swelling:",
        "examples": [
          "Hold this ice pack to your head to stop the bruising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in combination with an amount to show that that many of a particular type of goods have been wrapped and are being sold together:",
        "examples": [
          "a six-pack of beer",
          "a twin-pack of soap",
          "a multi-pack of toilet paper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put items into a container, esp. for transporting them or for storage:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] You’d better start packing.",
          "[ T ] I forgot to pack my socks.",
          "[ T ] Pack your bag, we’re leaving tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill a space, or to crowd people or things together, esp. in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] People packed Times Square, waiting for the new year to begin.",
          "The cooler was packed with cans of soda.",
          "fig. How much can you pack into a short vacation?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press something consisting of a lot of small pieces together so that they form a solid mass:",
        "examples": [
          "Nina packed the snow into a hard snowball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of animals:",
        "examples": [
          "Wolves live and hunt in packs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of things usually of the same kind that are tied together or stored in a container, or the container itself:",
        "examples": [
          "a pack of bubble gum",
          "a pack of cards"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pack is also a backpack.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container in which things are put to be kept, sold, or sent somewhere, or the contents of a container:",
        "examples": [
          "a pack of cigarettes",
          "Keep the goods in the pack if you might want to return them to the store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of objects, documents, etc. that are made available as a set :",
        "examples": [
          "pack of 6/12/20, etc. These items are usually sold in packs of ten.",
          "Information packs are available at the front desk.",
          "You can download the application pack from our website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with a word that describes an amount to show that a collection of objects are being sold together:",
        "examples": [
          "a six-pack of beer",
          "a multipack of pet food",
          "These bulbs are sold as a twin-pack only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of referring to the people, companies, etc. that are not the leaders in a particular area of business:",
        "examples": [
          "The end of a downturn is an excellent opportunity for companies to pull ahead of the pack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into a container:",
        "examples": [
          "pack sth in/into sth The fruit is finally packed into wooden crates for shipping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put material around something to protect it before putting it into a container:",
        "examples": [
          "pack sth in sth The ornaments were carefully packed in soft material before being placed in the box."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put food in a particular substance so that it does not decay:",
        "examples": [
          "pack sth in sth sardines packed in oil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if people pack a place, they fill it completely:",
        "examples": [
          "Staff packed the auditorium for her farewell speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a great effect or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "This was news that packed a punch in the business community.",
          "Her keynote address packed a powerful punch.",
          "It was a small company but one that packed a big punch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "package": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object or set of objects wrapped in paper, usually in order to be sent by post:",
        "examples": [
          "The courier has just delivered a package for you.",
          "The package was wrapped in plain brown paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small paper or plastic container in which a number of small objects are sold:",
        "examples": [
          "a package of cookies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a related group of things when they are offered together as a single unit:",
        "examples": [
          "The computer comes with a software package.",
          "The aid package for the earthquake-hit area will include emergency food and medical supplies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pay and other rewards that a company manager receives:",
        "examples": [
          "He will receive a compensation package worth $15 million over three years.",
          "a total pay package valued at $59.5 million"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man's sex organs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put goods into boxes or containers to be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "These organic olives are packaged in recycled glass containers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell several things together as a single product:",
        "examples": [
          "The program comes packaged with some games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show someone or something in a particular, usually attractive, way:",
        "examples": [
          "As a young film star, she was packaged as a sex symbol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a box or container in which something is put, esp. to be sent or sold, or a group of objects wrapped together:",
        "examples": [
          "a package of frozen spinach",
          "She went to the post office to mail a package.",
          "a five-night ski package"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A package is also a group of objects, plans, or arrangements that are related and offered as a unit:",
        "examples": [
          "a retirement package"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a box or container, or to wrap things together, esp. to be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "The book and CD are packaged together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To package someone or something is also to represent it in a way to make it seem attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "You have an idea, but how do you package it?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper or other similar material and sent by mail, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She's gone to collect a package from the post-room.",
          "postage rates for letters and packages",
          "This service enables you to track your package online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small container in which objects are sold:",
        "examples": [
          "a package of cookies/candy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pay and other advantages that a company manager receives:",
        "examples": [
          "The salary package offered for this position is a very tempting one.",
          "She was offered an early-retirement package."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of products or services that are supplied to the customer as a set:",
        "examples": [
          "Our aim is to offer a comprehensive care package for the client.",
          "The hotel enjoys an excellent reputation for the quality of its wedding packages, which are also very flexible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of computer programs that are supplied to the customer as a set :",
        "examples": [
          "The company produces accountancy software packages for small businesses.",
          "Many word-processing packages include useful extras such as a spelling checker, thesaurus, and mailing list management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wrap goods or put them into containers to be sold or sent somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "All orders received before 3pm are packaged and shipped the same day.",
          "Small items have to be individually packaged to ensure safe delivery to the customer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put different goods and services together to sell as a set:",
        "examples": [
          "package sth with sth The album is packaged with an informative booklet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe or show someone or something in a way that aims to make them seem more attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "The facts are neatly packaged by our PR team before they go out to the public.",
          "package yourself as sth They spent millions on packaging themselves as a responsible, caring company.",
          "package yourself for sth There are books that advise you on how to package yourself for a top job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy loans from other financial organizations and sell them as bonds. Investors receive their profits from the regular payments made towards the original loans:",
        "examples": [
          "Citibank took a major role in the business of packaging loan receivables and selling them as securities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help a business apply for a loan by using special market knowledge to provide the right information and to contact the lenders that are most likely to provide the money:",
        "examples": [
          "Costs for their packaging service vary depending on the complexity of the loan being packaged."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "packaged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sold already prepared in a container, usually one made of paper or cardboard:",
        "examples": [
          "packaged foods/cereals/soup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sold in a package:",
        "examples": [
          "The majority of food sold in supermarkets is packaged.",
          "They stock frozen, canned, and packaged goods.",
          "Prevent or reduce waste by avoiding buying over-packaged goods."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "packages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object or set of objects wrapped in paper, usually in order to be sent by post:",
        "examples": [
          "The courier has just delivered a package for you.",
          "The package was wrapped in plain brown paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small paper or plastic container in which a number of small objects are sold:",
        "examples": [
          "a package of cookies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a related group of things when they are offered together as a single unit:",
        "examples": [
          "The computer comes with a software package.",
          "The aid package for the earthquake-hit area will include emergency food and medical supplies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pay and other rewards that a company manager receives:",
        "examples": [
          "He will receive a compensation package worth $15 million over three years.",
          "a total pay package valued at $59.5 million"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man's sex organs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put goods into boxes or containers to be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "These organic olives are packaged in recycled glass containers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell several things together as a single product:",
        "examples": [
          "The program comes packaged with some games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show someone or something in a particular, usually attractive, way:",
        "examples": [
          "As a young film star, she was packaged as a sex symbol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a box or container in which something is put, esp. to be sent or sold, or a group of objects wrapped together:",
        "examples": [
          "a package of frozen spinach",
          "She went to the post office to mail a package.",
          "a five-night ski package"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A package is also a group of objects, plans, or arrangements that are related and offered as a unit:",
        "examples": [
          "a retirement package"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a box or container, or to wrap things together, esp. to be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "The book and CD are packaged together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To package someone or something is also to represent it in a way to make it seem attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "You have an idea, but how do you package it?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper or other similar material and sent by mail, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She's gone to collect a package from the post-room.",
          "postage rates for letters and packages",
          "This service enables you to track your package online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small container in which objects are sold:",
        "examples": [
          "a package of cookies/candy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pay and other advantages that a company manager receives:",
        "examples": [
          "The salary package offered for this position is a very tempting one.",
          "She was offered an early-retirement package."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of products or services that are supplied to the customer as a set:",
        "examples": [
          "Our aim is to offer a comprehensive care package for the client.",
          "The hotel enjoys an excellent reputation for the quality of its wedding packages, which are also very flexible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of computer programs that are supplied to the customer as a set :",
        "examples": [
          "The company produces accountancy software packages for small businesses.",
          "Many word-processing packages include useful extras such as a spelling checker, thesaurus, and mailing list management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wrap goods or put them into containers to be sold or sent somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "All orders received before 3pm are packaged and shipped the same day.",
          "Small items have to be individually packaged to ensure safe delivery to the customer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put different goods and services together to sell as a set:",
        "examples": [
          "package sth with sth The album is packaged with an informative booklet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe or show someone or something in a way that aims to make them seem more attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "The facts are neatly packaged by our PR team before they go out to the public.",
          "package yourself as sth They spent millions on packaging themselves as a responsible, caring company.",
          "package yourself for sth There are books that advise you on how to package yourself for a top job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy loans from other financial organizations and sell them as bonds. Investors receive their profits from the regular payments made towards the original loans:",
        "examples": [
          "Citibank took a major role in the business of packaging loan receivables and selling them as securities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help a business apply for a loan by using special market knowledge to provide the right information and to contact the lenders that are most likely to provide the money:",
        "examples": [
          "Costs for their packaging service vary depending on the complexity of the loan being packaged."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "packaging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the materials in which objects are wrapped before being sold:",
        "examples": [
          "All our packaging is biodegradable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "material used for wrapping or covering goods to protect them:",
        "examples": [
          "the challenge of recycling plastic packaging",
          "Unwanted items should be returned in their original packaging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of putting products into containers so that they can be sold or sent somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The price includes packaging and transport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of putting together information, products, or services to be sold as a set:",
        "examples": [
          "We specialize in the packaging of services, with the aim of selling more to each individual customer.",
          "Newspapers are finding that flexible content packaging is essential in a globalized market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of showing or describing something or someone in a way that makes it or them seem more attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Her success as a media personality is simply the result of clever packaging.",
          "They objected to the packaging of cost-cutting measures as \"structural improvements\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "packed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely full:",
        "examples": [
          "The train was so packed that I couldn't find a seat.",
          "This book is packed with useful information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very full of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The bar was packed out last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have put your things into a suitcase, bag, box, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you packed yet?",
          "I'm all packed and ready to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of the thing described:",
        "examples": [
          "a fun-packed day",
          "an action-packed film"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "The hall was packed for the opening lecture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of the thing mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "a vitamin-packed health drink",
          "an action-packed film"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to contain a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "be packed with information/news/advice",
          "The latest edition is packed with useful information.",
          "Our jams are packed with flavour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "packers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, company, or machine that puts goods into boxes or food into containers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is wrapping or tying items or putting them in containers:",
        "examples": [
          "a meat packer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that puts products into containers so that they can be sold or sent somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Packages must be marked with the name and address of the packer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "packet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small paper or cardboard container in which a number of small objects are sold:",
        "examples": [
          "a packet of cereal/biscuits/crisps/peanuts",
          "a packet of chewing gum/cigarettes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small closed container made of paper or plastic, containing a small amount of something, usually enough for only one occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "a packet of sugar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that is wrapped in paper, etc., for example so that it can be sent by post:",
        "examples": [
          "It will be cheaper to send it as a small packet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "several documents provided as a set, giving information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our bookkeeping training packet includes everything you need to get started."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of data that is sent over a computer network",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man's sex organs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "That house must have cost a packet!",
          "Someone's making a packet out of this business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small package or envelope, or a collection of things in it:",
        "examples": [
          "a packet of stamps"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A packet is also a piece of information that is exchanged between computers or over the Internet:",
        "examples": [
          "The device converts speech into digital packets that scatter and reassemble at their destination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small paper or cardboard container used to hold goods, or the contents of the container:",
        "examples": [
          "an empty cigarette packet",
          "He ate a whole packet of biscuits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small container for holding a small amount of a liquid, sugar, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a packet of ketchup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special envelope or container for sending things that can easily break, have an unusual shape, or are very small:",
        "examples": [
          "In general, cigarettes, alcohol, and aerosols must not be included in postal packets ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of documents that have been put together as a set:",
        "examples": [
          "An information packet is available for customers on request."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of data that has been put together as a set:",
        "examples": [
          "The X .25 interface breaks the datagrams up into 128-byte packets.",
          "All data sent over the internet goes in data packets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cost, pay, or earn a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The advertising campaign must have cost them a packet.",
          "He dropped out of university but now he's making a packet in banking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "packets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small paper or cardboard container in which a number of small objects are sold:",
        "examples": [
          "a packet of cereal/biscuits/crisps/peanuts",
          "a packet of chewing gum/cigarettes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small closed container made of paper or plastic, containing a small amount of something, usually enough for only one occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "a packet of sugar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that is wrapped in paper, etc., for example so that it can be sent by post:",
        "examples": [
          "It will be cheaper to send it as a small packet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "several documents provided as a set, giving information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our bookkeeping training packet includes everything you need to get started."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of data that is sent over a computer network",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man's sex organs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "That house must have cost a packet!",
          "Someone's making a packet out of this business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small package or envelope, or a collection of things in it:",
        "examples": [
          "a packet of stamps"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A packet is also a piece of information that is exchanged between computers or over the Internet:",
        "examples": [
          "The device converts speech into digital packets that scatter and reassemble at their destination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small paper or cardboard container used to hold goods, or the contents of the container:",
        "examples": [
          "an empty cigarette packet",
          "He ate a whole packet of biscuits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small container for holding a small amount of a liquid, sugar, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a packet of ketchup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special envelope or container for sending things that can easily break, have an unusual shape, or are very small:",
        "examples": [
          "In general, cigarettes, alcohol, and aerosols must not be included in postal packets ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of documents that have been put together as a set:",
        "examples": [
          "An information packet is available for customers on request."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of data that has been put together as a set:",
        "examples": [
          "The X .25 interface breaks the datagrams up into 128-byte packets.",
          "All data sent over the internet goes in data packets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cost, pay, or earn a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The advertising campaign must have cost them a packet.",
          "He dropped out of university but now he's making a packet in banking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "packing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting things into cases, boxes, bags, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He always does his own packing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "material that you put around something when it is put into a case, box, etc., to stop it from being damaged",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting things in containers for travel or storage:",
        "examples": [
          "We still have a lot of packing to do before our trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of wrapping goods or putting them into containers to be sold or sent somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The company provides packing and despatching services.",
          "They are getting the items ready for packing.",
          "The price is inclusive of postage and packing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the material used to wrap or hold goods for selling or sending somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Visit our online store to buy cardboard packing and home removal boxes ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone to go away because you are angry with them:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd pay her her wages and send her packing tomorrow, but I know she'd try and take us to court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do better than your competitors:",
        "examples": [
          "They are in a position to send the competition packing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "packs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large bag used to carry things on your back, used especially by people who go camping or walking:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a frame backpack with a belt and padded shoulder straps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel while carrying your clothes and other things that you need in a backpack, usually not spending very much money and staying in places that are not expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "When we were students we backpacked in Thailand.",
          "Gavin and I backpacked our way around the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk from place to place in the countryside, carrying the things you need in a backpack and camping at night:",
        "examples": [
          "We backpacked in Sequoia National Park .",
          "He'd backpacked the Smokies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bag carried on the back, usually of cloth with many pockets and straps that go over your shoulders, used to carry things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk long distances, carrying your things in a backpack:",
        "examples": [
          "We backpacked through the Colorado Rockies last summer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pact": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement between two people or groups of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The United States and Canada have signed a free-trade pact.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Big drug companies plan to form a pact with the National Institutes of Health to share information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement between two people or groups of people:",
        "examples": [
          "a peace pact"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement between two or more people, groups of people, or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "a pact with sb The free trade pact with the United States should be completed soon.",
          "The company has signed a pact with its unions that guarantees no further job cuts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pacts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement between two people or groups of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The United States and Canada have signed a free-trade pact.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Big drug companies plan to form a pact with the National Institutes of Health to share information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement between two people or groups of people:",
        "examples": [
          "a peace pact"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement between two or more people, groups of people, or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "a pact with sb The free trade pact with the United States should be completed soon.",
          "The company has signed a pact with its unions that guarantees no further job cuts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of soft, thick cloth or rubber, used to protect a part of the body, give shape to something, or clean something:",
        "examples": [
          "a knee/shoulder pad",
          "shin pad Soccer players often wear shin pads to protect their legs.",
          "shoulder pad In the 1980s, shoulder pads were very fashionable in women's clothes.",
          "She wiped her eye make-up off with a cotton wool pad.",
          "If you want to play American football you must wear shoulder and knee pads, along with a helmet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of material that can absorb liquid, worn in the underwear to absorb blood during a person's period (= the monthly loss of blood from the uterus), or urine:",
        "examples": [
          "The average woman uses nearly 17,000 disposable pads and tampons in a lifetime.",
          "If you leak urine, carry extra clothing and pads with you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of pieces of paper that have been fastened together along one side, used for writing or drawing on:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a pad and pencil for taking notes.",
          "pad of paper I always keep a pad of paper by the phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard flat area of ground where helicopters can take off and land, or from which rockets are sent:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel has its own helicopter pad.",
          "Missiles have been launched from their pads deep in enemy territory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the large, flat leaves of a water lily:",
        "examples": [
          "a lily pad"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the soft part under the paw (= foot) of a cat, dog, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's house or apartment:",
        "examples": [
          "a bachelor pad"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put pieces of soft material in something to make it soft, give it a different shape, or protect what is inside:",
        "examples": [
          "These boots are padded with shock-resistant foam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk without making a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "She pads around the house in bare feet.",
          "He padded across the thick carpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of sheets of paper glued along one edge so that they can be easily carried about together but separated as needed:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave me a pencil and laid a pad on my bed for me to write on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of soft material used to protect a surface, to prevent injury to a person, or to give a fuller shape to clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "Hockey players wear these pillow-thick leg pads.",
          "A carpet and pad on the floor help insulate against the cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s house or apartment:",
        "examples": [
          "a bachelor pad"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with a soft, light step:",
        "examples": [
          "She padded silently into his bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you pad a document or report, you add something extra that is unnecessary or not correct:",
        "examples": [
          "Lawyers occasionally pad their hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of pieces of paper that have been fastened together along one side, and used for writing or drawing on:",
        "examples": [
          "She took out a small pad and began to write.",
          "a writing/memo/sketch pad"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something become or seem larger by adding things:",
        "examples": [
          "She accused those who advertise tobacco of padding their bank accounts by selling the health and future of our young people.",
          "pad sth with sth The scheme involved padding customers' long-distance phone bills with fake charges."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "padded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing or consisting of a shaped piece of soft material, either for comfort or to give something a particular shape :",
        "examples": [
          "Padded shorts are vital for two reasons.",
          "Padded insoles may be useful for long walks on rocky roads.",
          "It's a short jacket with padded shoulders.",
          "a padded bra"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a coat or trousers) filled with soft, thick material, sometimes sewn into sections, especially for warmth :",
        "examples": [
          "He was wearing a padded black jacket.",
          "Padded overalls are great for working outside in the winter months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered with a layer of soft material, for comfort or protection:",
        "examples": [
          "Graham leaned back in his padded chair."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "padding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the pieces of material used to protect something or give it shape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unnecessary words or information added to a speech or piece of writing:",
        "examples": [
          "It could have been an interesting essay, but there was too much padding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unnecessary words or information added to something to make it seem longer or better:",
        "examples": [
          "His presentation was interesting but there was too much padding."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paddle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short pole with a wide, flat part at one end or both ends, used for moving a small boat or canoe through the water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a blade on a paddle wheel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a walk through water that is not very deep, especially at the edge of a beach, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we go for a paddle?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push a pole with a wide end through the water in order to make a boat move",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a child on the bottom with a short, wide piece of wood as a punishment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with no shoes or socks on through water that is not very deep, often at the edge of a beach, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We rolled up our trousers and paddled along the seashore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to swim by moving your feet and hands up and down",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short pole with a wide, flat part at one or both ends, used for moving a small boat through the water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A paddle is also a flat blade held with a short handle that is used in some games such as table tennis for hitting a small ball.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "paddled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push a pole with a wide end through the water in order to make a boat move",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a child on the bottom with a short, wide piece of wood as a punishment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with no shoes or socks on through water that is not very deep, often at the edge of a beach, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We rolled up our trousers and paddled along the seashore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to swim by moving your feet and hands up and down",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "paddles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short pole with a wide, flat part at one end or both ends, used for moving a small boat or canoe through the water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a blade on a paddle wheel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a walk through water that is not very deep, especially at the edge of a beach, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we go for a paddle?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push a pole with a wide end through the water in order to make a boat move",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a child on the bottom with a short, wide piece of wood as a punishment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with no shoes or socks on through water that is not very deep, often at the edge of a beach, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We rolled up our trousers and paddled along the seashore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to swim by moving your feet and hands up and down",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short pole with a wide, flat part at one or both ends, used for moving a small boat through the water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A paddle is also a flat blade held with a short handle that is used in some games such as table tennis for hitting a small ball.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "paddling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push a pole with a wide end through the water in order to make a boat move",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a child on the bottom with a short, wide piece of wood as a punishment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with no shoes or socks on through water that is not very deep, often at the edge of a beach, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We rolled up our trousers and paddled along the seashore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to swim by moving your feet and hands up and down",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "paddock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small field where animals, especially horses, are kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a field of any size that is used for farming",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area surrounded by fences where horses or cars are kept and shown to the public before a race",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "paddy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very angry state:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no need to get in/into a paddy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for an Irish person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "padlock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small metal lock with a U-shaped bar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something using a padlock:",
        "examples": [
          "The box was securely padlocked and no one had the key."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movable lock with a U-shaped part that is pushed into another part to close and is usually opened with a key:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the gates has a padlock on it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "padre": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Christian priest, especially in the armed forces",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of soft, thick cloth or rubber, used to protect a part of the body, give shape to something, or clean something:",
        "examples": [
          "a knee/shoulder pad",
          "shin pad Soccer players often wear shin pads to protect their legs.",
          "shoulder pad In the 1980s, shoulder pads were very fashionable in women's clothes.",
          "She wiped her eye make-up off with a cotton wool pad.",
          "If you want to play American football you must wear shoulder and knee pads, along with a helmet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of material that can absorb liquid, worn in the underwear to absorb blood during a person's period (= the monthly loss of blood from the uterus), or urine:",
        "examples": [
          "The average woman uses nearly 17,000 disposable pads and tampons in a lifetime.",
          "If you leak urine, carry extra clothing and pads with you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of pieces of paper that have been fastened together along one side, used for writing or drawing on:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a pad and pencil for taking notes.",
          "pad of paper I always keep a pad of paper by the phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard flat area of ground where helicopters can take off and land, or from which rockets are sent:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel has its own helicopter pad.",
          "Missiles have been launched from their pads deep in enemy territory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the large, flat leaves of a water lily:",
        "examples": [
          "a lily pad"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the soft part under the paw (= foot) of a cat, dog, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's house or apartment:",
        "examples": [
          "a bachelor pad"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put pieces of soft material in something to make it soft, give it a different shape, or protect what is inside:",
        "examples": [
          "These boots are padded with shock-resistant foam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk without making a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "She pads around the house in bare feet.",
          "He padded across the thick carpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of sheets of paper glued along one edge so that they can be easily carried about together but separated as needed:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave me a pencil and laid a pad on my bed for me to write on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of soft material used to protect a surface, to prevent injury to a person, or to give a fuller shape to clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "Hockey players wear these pillow-thick leg pads.",
          "A carpet and pad on the floor help insulate against the cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s house or apartment:",
        "examples": [
          "a bachelor pad"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with a soft, light step:",
        "examples": [
          "She padded silently into his bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you pad a document or report, you add something extra that is unnecessary or not correct:",
        "examples": [
          "Lawyers occasionally pad their hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of pieces of paper that have been fastened together along one side, and used for writing or drawing on:",
        "examples": [
          "She took out a small pad and began to write.",
          "a writing/memo/sketch pad"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something become or seem larger by adding things:",
        "examples": [
          "She accused those who advertise tobacco of padding their bank accounts by selling the health and future of our young people.",
          "pad sth with sth The scheme involved padding customers' long-distance phone bills with fake charges."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pagan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to a religion that worships many gods, especially one that existed before the main world religions:",
        "examples": [
          "a pagan religion",
          "The Easter egg has both pagan and Christian origins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to a modern religion that includes beliefs and activities that are not from any of the main religions of the world, for example the worship of nature:",
        "examples": [
          "The wedding was a pagan ceremony held in a forest.",
          "a pagan festival"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who belongs to a religion that worships many gods, especially one that existed before the main world religions:",
        "examples": [
          "Originally pagans, the Anglo-Saxons were a Germanic people who invaded Britain in the fifth and sixth centuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has no religious beliefs:",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who belongs to a modern religion that includes beliefs and activities that are not from any of the main religions of the world, for example the worship of nature:",
        "examples": [
          "They are trying to stop some pagans from doing a nature ceremony.",
          "It is the nonjudgmental nature of pagans that drew her to them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or used in a religion that worships many gods:",
        "examples": [
          "Those altars were used in pagan worship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "page": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a side of one of the pieces of paper in a book, newspaper, or magazine, usually with a number printed on it:",
        "examples": [
          "For details on how to enter the competition, see page 134.",
          "The article appeared on the front page of the New York Times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the sheets of paper in a book, newspaper, or magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "Several pages have been torn out of this book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one part of a website",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a boy who worked as a servant for a knight and who was learning to become a knight:",
        "examples": [
          "Below in the courtyard the knights and men-at-arms and pages were already receiving the Queen’s message.",
          "He who would become a knight must first learn the rudiments as a page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a man or boy who was the personal servant of an important person:",
        "examples": [
          "We know de Vere became \"poor\" with only 4 pages or attendants, after having run through his family wealth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young boy who is one of the people to go with the bride (= the woman who is getting married) into the place where the wedding is taking place:",
        "examples": [
          "The children of the couple became the bridesmaids and pages.",
          "The pages, flower girls, and bridesmaids were waiting for the bride and her father."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young person whose job is to deliver messages, answer people's questions, do things for other staff, etc. in a company or organization :",
        "examples": [
          "He is a hotel page.",
          "He worked as a page at the old Vernon Branch Library.",
          "As young men, her three much older brothers were Senate pages who met Presidents John Kennedy and Richard Nixon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call a person using a loudspeaker (= an electric device for making sounds louder) in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "He was paged at the airport and told to return home immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a message to someone's pager (= small electronic device that receives signals):",
        "examples": [
          "Have you tried to page him?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one side of a sheet of paper in a book, newspaper, magazine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "What page are the baseball standings on?",
          "It’s a terrific novel, but it’s over 800 pages long.",
          "The article is continued on page 43 (= a side of a sheet of paper numbered 43)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of text and images shown together on a computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have a home page?",
          "It took her only 20 minutes to customize a Web page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone by having that person’s name announced publicly or by sending a signal to an electronic device the person is carrying:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors are paged by their answering services at all hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a side of one of the pieces of paper in a book, newspaper, or magazine, usually with a number printed on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Open your book and look at page nine.",
          "Even the major newspapers let important news slip off the front page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the sheets of paper in a book, newspaper, or magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "A page had been ripped out of the magazine.",
          "in the pages of sth There were several interesting articles to be found in the pages of the Wall Street Journal today.",
          "the financial/sports/news pages",
          "the business/culture/advertising pages"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one part of a website:",
        "examples": [
          "Your page on the social networking site enables you to share your business profile.",
          "We added a jobs page to the website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the text of an electronic document that you can see on a computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to scroll down the page to find the information you're looking for."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message received on a pager (= a small piece of electronic equipment that moves or makes a noise to tell you to phone someone):",
        "examples": [
          "send a page to sb I asked the nurse to send a page to the doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the same ideas as someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone in the office has to be on the same page about what our top priorities are."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call a person using a loudspeaker in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "He was paged at the airport and told to return home immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a message to someone's pager :",
        "examples": [
          "As soon as you're finished with the download, page me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pageant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "especially in the past, a competition in which young women and girls are judged on their beauty and other qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "a beauty pageant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a show, usually performed outside, that consists of people wearing traditional clothing and acting out historical events:",
        "examples": [
          "Our youngest son is taking part in the school pageant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any colourful and impressive show or ceremony",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a show, celebration, or parade (= a large number of people walking or marching together), esp. one in which people wear special clothing or act out events from the past:",
        "examples": [
          "the Miss Chinatown pageant",
          "Our school held a Pageant of Great Women."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pageantry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impressive and colourful ceremonies:",
        "examples": [
          "She loved the pageantry and tradition of the monarchy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call a person using a loudspeaker (= an electric device for making sounds louder) in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "He was paged at the airport and told to return home immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a message to someone's pager (= small electronic device that receives signals):",
        "examples": [
          "Have you tried to page him?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pager": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small device that you carry or wear that moves or makes a noise to tell you that someone wants you to contact them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small electronic device that you carry or wear that makes a noise or shows a message to tell you that someone is trying to contact you; a beeper",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of electronic equipment that you carry or wear, which moves or makes a noise to tell you that someone wants you to phone them:",
        "examples": [
          "At that time I didn't carry a cellphone but I had a pager for my colleagues to contact me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pagers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small device that you carry or wear that moves or makes a noise to tell you that someone wants you to contact them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small electronic device that you carry or wear that makes a noise or shows a message to tell you that someone is trying to contact you; a beeper",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of electronic equipment that you carry or wear, which moves or makes a noise to tell you that someone wants you to phone them:",
        "examples": [
          "At that time I didn't carry a cellphone but I had a pager for my colleagues to contact me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a side of one of the pieces of paper in a book, newspaper, or magazine, usually with a number printed on it:",
        "examples": [
          "For details on how to enter the competition, see page 134.",
          "The article appeared on the front page of the New York Times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the sheets of paper in a book, newspaper, or magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "Several pages have been torn out of this book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one part of a website",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a boy who worked as a servant for a knight and who was learning to become a knight:",
        "examples": [
          "Below in the courtyard the knights and men-at-arms and pages were already receiving the Queen’s message.",
          "He who would become a knight must first learn the rudiments as a page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a man or boy who was the personal servant of an important person:",
        "examples": [
          "We know de Vere became \"poor\" with only 4 pages or attendants, after having run through his family wealth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young boy who is one of the people to go with the bride (= the woman who is getting married) into the place where the wedding is taking place:",
        "examples": [
          "The children of the couple became the bridesmaids and pages.",
          "The pages, flower girls, and bridesmaids were waiting for the bride and her father."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young person whose job is to deliver messages, answer people's questions, do things for other staff, etc. in a company or organization :",
        "examples": [
          "He is a hotel page.",
          "He worked as a page at the old Vernon Branch Library.",
          "As young men, her three much older brothers were Senate pages who met Presidents John Kennedy and Richard Nixon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call a person using a loudspeaker (= an electric device for making sounds louder) in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "He was paged at the airport and told to return home immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a message to someone's pager (= small electronic device that receives signals):",
        "examples": [
          "Have you tried to page him?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one side of a sheet of paper in a book, newspaper, magazine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "What page are the baseball standings on?",
          "It’s a terrific novel, but it’s over 800 pages long.",
          "The article is continued on page 43 (= a side of a sheet of paper numbered 43)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of text and images shown together on a computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have a home page?",
          "It took her only 20 minutes to customize a Web page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone by having that person’s name announced publicly or by sending a signal to an electronic device the person is carrying:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors are paged by their answering services at all hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a side of one of the pieces of paper in a book, newspaper, or magazine, usually with a number printed on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Open your book and look at page nine.",
          "Even the major newspapers let important news slip off the front page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the sheets of paper in a book, newspaper, or magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "A page had been ripped out of the magazine.",
          "in the pages of sth There were several interesting articles to be found in the pages of the Wall Street Journal today.",
          "the financial/sports/news pages",
          "the business/culture/advertising pages"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one part of a website:",
        "examples": [
          "Your page on the social networking site enables you to share your business profile.",
          "We added a jobs page to the website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the text of an electronic document that you can see on a computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to scroll down the page to find the information you're looking for."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message received on a pager (= a small piece of electronic equipment that moves or makes a noise to tell you to phone someone):",
        "examples": [
          "send a page to sb I asked the nurse to send a page to the doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the same ideas as someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone in the office has to be on the same page about what our top priorities are."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call a person using a loudspeaker in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "He was paged at the airport and told to return home immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a message to someone's pager :",
        "examples": [
          "As soon as you're finished with the download, page me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call a person using a loudspeaker (= an electric device for making sounds louder) in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "He was paged at the airport and told to return home immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a message to someone's pager (= small electronic device that receives signals):",
        "examples": [
          "Have you tried to page him?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being given money for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you looking for paid work or voluntary work?",
          "paid employment",
          "UK paid holiday",
          "US paid vacation",
          "paid leave"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in combination to refer to the amount of money that someone is given for their work:",
        "examples": [
          "low-paid workers",
          "a well-paid job"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of pay",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a paid job, activity, or period of time is one for which you are given money:",
        "examples": [
          "After retiring from politics, he earned millions giving paid speeches and writing books.",
          "paid job/position/post Ms. Larkin later took a paid government post.",
          "paid work/employment Many of these women, aged 40 and over, are just returning to paid employment.",
          "paid holiday/vacation/leave Labor unions have made paid family leave a top priority.",
          "paid overtime/time off Will we receive paid overtime for the extra work?",
          "Employees who work Christmas Day are given a paid day off in compensation.",
          "low-paid/poorly paid In the interview, she mentioned the number of black workers in low-paid jobs.",
          "high-paid/well-paid Students want to get a degree and start work in a well-paid career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a paid worker, employee, etc. is given money for work that they do:",
        "examples": [
          "For years, he was a paid informant to the police.",
          "a paid consultant/advisor/contractor Ms. Minow also criticized the wisdom of using paid advisers as consultants.",
          "high-paid/best-paid He has been called Britain's highest-paid civil servant.",
          "low-paid/poorly paid The people who clean our most expensive buildings are often our most poorly paid employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to talk about an amount of money that was owed to someone for which a payment has been made:",
        "examples": [
          "The invoice was marked 'paid' in red letters.",
          "I spent my day filing paid bills in a dark basement.",
          "a paid parking ticket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a paid service is one which people must pay for in order to have it:",
        "examples": [
          "The paid internet service was three times faster than the free one.",
          "The magazine also publishes paid business listings in its back pages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person who has paid money for a service:",
        "examples": [
          "The news website has 2 million paid subscribers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "Fill the pail with sand.",
          "It took several pails of water (= the amount a pail contains) to put out the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container, usually with a curved handle attached to opposite sides of the top edge:",
        "examples": [
          "She carried a pail of water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "Fill the pail with sand.",
          "It took several pails of water (= the amount a pail contains) to put out the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container, usually with a curved handle attached to opposite sides of the top edge:",
        "examples": [
          "She carried a pail of water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of physical suffering caused by injury or illness:",
        "examples": [
          "Her symptoms included abdominal pain and vomiting.",
          "Are you in (= suffering from) pain?",
          "She was in constant pain.",
          "These tablets should help to ease the pain.",
          "I felt a sharp pain in my foot.",
          "He's been suffering various aches and pains for years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emotional or mental suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a film about the pains and pleasures of parenthood.",
          "The parents are still in great pain over the death of their child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something pains you, it causes you to feel sad and upset:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It pains me to see animals being mistreated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bad or unpleasant physical feeling, often caused by injury or illness, that you want to stop, or an emotional feeling of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Your whole perspective on life changes when you’re in pain.",
          "[ C ] He was admitted to the hospital with chest pains."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you look or sound pained, you show that you are upset or offended:",
        "examples": [
          "a pained expression"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "painful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing emotional or physical pain:",
        "examples": [
          "The old photograph brought back painful memories.",
          "A painful injury forced her to withdraw from the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is painful to watch or listen to, it is so bad that it makes you feel embarrassed:",
        "examples": [
          "It was painful to listen to his pathetic excuses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "painfully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that causes pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Without surgery, this animal will die slowly and painfully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize a quality, action, or situation that is unpleasant or not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "I am painfully aware that I have made mistakes.",
          "It was a painfully slow journey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unpleasantly but clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "We were painfully aware of the money that we had lost already."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Painfully is also used to emphasize a quality or situation that is unpleasant or not desirable:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a bright boy, but painfully shy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "painkiller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug that is used to reduce or remove physical pain:",
        "examples": [
          "The body produces chemicals that are natural painkillers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pill or other medicine used to reduce or remove physical pain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "painkillers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug that is used to reduce or remove physical pain:",
        "examples": [
          "The body produces chemicals that are natural painkillers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pill or other medicine used to reduce or remove physical pain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "painless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing no physical pain:",
        "examples": [
          "a painless medical procedure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing no problems:",
        "examples": [
          "a painless solution to a problem"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without pain, or causing no pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Laser treatments for this condition are simple and painless.",
          "The company tried to make the layoffs as painless as possible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to try very hard to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She is at pains to point out how much work she has done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a lot of effort to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I went to great pains to select the best staff available."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "painstakingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows you have taken a lot of care or made a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "She painstakingly explained how the machine worked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a coloured liquid that is put on a surface such as a wall to decorate it:",
        "examples": [
          "UK a tin of paint",
          "US a can of paint",
          "coat of paint This wall needs another coat of paint.",
          "The sign said \"Caution! Wet paint.\"",
          "gloss paint",
          "UK matt paint",
          "US matte paint",
          "There were so many paints (= types of paint) to choose from that I couldn't decide which to buy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tubes of paint or blocks of dried paint used for making pictures:",
        "examples": [
          "oil paints"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "in the paint He is a dominating presence in the paint.",
          "I liked his quickness going coast to coast and his ability to get in the paint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a surface with paint:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + adj  ] We've painted the bedroom blue.",
          "I've been painting all morning.",
          "paint over I'll need to paint over (= cover with another layer of paint) these dirty marks on the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a picture using paints:",
        "examples": [
          "All these pictures were painted by local artists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you paint your nails or face, you put make-up on that part of your body:",
        "examples": [
          "She painted her nails bright red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a colored liquid that is put on a surface to protect or decorate it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] acrylic/oil paints",
          "[ U ] We need some white paint for the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who paints may make a picture by using paints:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She always loved to paint."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paintball": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game in which people attempt to shoot each other with guns that fire paint rather than bullets",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "painted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a surface with paint:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + adj  ] We've painted the bedroom blue.",
          "I've been painting all morning.",
          "paint over I'll need to paint over (= cover with another layer of paint) these dirty marks on the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a picture using paints:",
        "examples": [
          "All these pictures were painted by local artists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you paint your nails or face, you put make-up on that part of your body:",
        "examples": [
          "She painted her nails bright red."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "painter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who paints pictures",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to paint surfaces, such as walls and doors",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artist who uses paint to create pictures, or a worker whose job is to cover parts of buildings with paint",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "painters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who paints pictures",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to paint surfaces, such as walls and doors",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artist who uses paint to create pictures, or a worker whose job is to cover parts of buildings with paint",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "painting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a picture made using paint:",
        "examples": [
          "The walls are covered in oil paintings.",
          "an exhibition of 19th-century French painting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skill or activity of making a picture or putting paint on a wall:",
        "examples": [
          "We were taught painting and drawing at art college.",
          "When we bought the house, we had to do a lot of painting and redecorating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture created by putting paint on a surface, or the activity or skill of creating pictures by using paint:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] oil paintings",
          "[ U ] In later years, he took up painting as a hobby."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paintings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a picture made using paint:",
        "examples": [
          "The walls are covered in oil paintings.",
          "an exhibition of 19th-century French painting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skill or activity of making a picture or putting paint on a wall:",
        "examples": [
          "We were taught painting and drawing at art college.",
          "When we bought the house, we had to do a lot of painting and redecorating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture created by putting paint on a surface, or the activity or skill of creating pictures by using paint:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] oil paintings",
          "[ U ] In later years, he took up painting as a hobby."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paints": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "tubes of paint or blocks of dried paint used for making pictures:",
        "examples": [
          "oil paints",
          "She usually uses acrylic paints.",
          "Later she switched from oils to acrylic paints.",
          "She taught herself to paint after her partner bought her a set of watercolour paints for Christmas one year.",
          "These paints are made by hand in a small shop in New York.",
          "She keeps her paints in the cupboard.",
          "Charlotte gave me a beautiful set of paints.",
          "There are paints, brushes, and a mixing palette in the kit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pair": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "two things of the same appearance and size that are intended to be used together, or something that consists of two parts joined together:",
        "examples": [
          "pair of I need a new pair of shoes/gloves.",
          "a pair of scissors/glasses",
          "I can't find a matching pair of socks.",
          "He packed two pairs of trousers and four shirts.",
          "in pairs I'd like you to do this exercise in pairs (= in groups of two)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two people who have a romantic relationship or are doing something together:",
        "examples": [
          "They seem a very happy pair.",
          "What have the pair of you been up to?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two animals that come together to have sex and produce young:",
        "examples": [
          "a breeding pair",
          "a mated pair of swans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, an occasion when a batter (= a player who tries to hit the ball) is out for a score of no runs (= points) in both innings (= a team's turns at hitting the ball) of a game:",
        "examples": [
          "He picked up a pair in the opening game of the season.",
          "She was relieved to avoid being out for a pair by hitting the third ball she faced into the leg side and scoring a single."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something one of a pair, or to become one of a pair:",
        "examples": [
          "be paired with Famous paintings have been paired with poems by Sandburg, Angelou, and others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect two devices, or a device and the internet, using Bluetooth (= a brand name for a system for connecting devices to each other and to the internet using radio signals), or to become connected using Bluetooth:",
        "examples": [
          "Once you have paired your devices, you should be able to send data between them.",
          "be paired with The mouse must be paired with the computer prior to use.",
          "pair with Most Bluetooth earpieces pair easily with today's mobile phones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two things of the same appearance and size that are intended to be used together, or something that consists of two parts joined together:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of gloves/shoes",
          "a pair of pants/scissors",
          "Each package contains three pairs of socks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become one of a pair:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Famous paintings have been paired with poems by Sandburg, Angelou, and others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two people, things, or organizations that work, are used, or appear together:",
        "examples": [
          "The pair are accused of securities fraud.",
          "The carpenters worked in pairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine two things to produce a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "pair (off) sth with sth He is asking the state for a $26 million investment to be paired with private support of $10 million.",
          "Some funds combine long and short positions, usually pairing off stocks in the same industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put two people or groups together to work or learn something, or to form a group of two for these purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "The instructor paired us off, so that we could test the new techniques.",
          "pair sb (off) with sb Ms. Morris was paired with Ms. Lindsay, with whom she spent two days learning about various aspects of running a wine business.",
          "Employees paired off and began their tasks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paired": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "two things of the same appearance and size that are intended to be used together, or something that consists of two parts joined together:",
        "examples": [
          "pair of I need a new pair of shoes/gloves.",
          "a pair of scissors/glasses",
          "I can't find a matching pair of socks.",
          "He packed two pairs of trousers and four shirts.",
          "in pairs I'd like you to do this exercise in pairs (= in groups of two)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two people who have a romantic relationship or are doing something together:",
        "examples": [
          "They seem a very happy pair.",
          "What have the pair of you been up to?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two animals that come together to have sex and produce young:",
        "examples": [
          "a breeding pair",
          "a mated pair of swans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, an occasion when a batter (= a player who tries to hit the ball) is out for a score of no runs (= points) in both innings (= a team's turns at hitting the ball) of a game:",
        "examples": [
          "He picked up a pair in the opening game of the season.",
          "She was relieved to avoid being out for a pair by hitting the third ball she faced into the leg side and scoring a single."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something one of a pair, or to become one of a pair:",
        "examples": [
          "be paired with Famous paintings have been paired with poems by Sandburg, Angelou, and others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect two devices, or a device and the internet, using Bluetooth (= a brand name for a system for connecting devices to each other and to the internet using radio signals), or to become connected using Bluetooth:",
        "examples": [
          "Once you have paired your devices, you should be able to send data between them.",
          "be paired with The mouse must be paired with the computer prior to use.",
          "pair with Most Bluetooth earpieces pair easily with today's mobile phones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two things of the same appearance and size that are intended to be used together, or something that consists of two parts joined together:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of gloves/shoes",
          "a pair of pants/scissors",
          "Each package contains three pairs of socks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become one of a pair:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Famous paintings have been paired with poems by Sandburg, Angelou, and others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two people, things, or organizations that work, are used, or appear together:",
        "examples": [
          "The pair are accused of securities fraud.",
          "The carpenters worked in pairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine two things to produce a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "pair (off) sth with sth He is asking the state for a $26 million investment to be paired with private support of $10 million.",
          "Some funds combine long and short positions, usually pairing off stocks in the same industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put two people or groups together to work or learn something, or to form a group of two for these purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "The instructor paired us off, so that we could test the new techniques.",
          "pair sb (off) with sb Ms. Morris was paired with Ms. Lindsay, with whom she spent two days learning about various aspects of running a wine business.",
          "Employees paired off and began their tasks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pairing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "two people or things that have been put together in a pair, or the act of putting two people or things together into a pair:",
        "examples": [
          "At first, they seemed like an unlikely pairing.",
          "The pairing of chocolate and orange works very well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two things, people, or organizations that work together:",
        "examples": [
          "The two companies were not a successful pairing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting two things, people, or organizations together:",
        "examples": [
          "The upper management did well in the pairing of those two departments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pairs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "two things of the same appearance and size that are intended to be used together, or something that consists of two parts joined together:",
        "examples": [
          "pair of I need a new pair of shoes/gloves.",
          "a pair of scissors/glasses",
          "I can't find a matching pair of socks.",
          "He packed two pairs of trousers and four shirts.",
          "in pairs I'd like you to do this exercise in pairs (= in groups of two)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two people who have a romantic relationship or are doing something together:",
        "examples": [
          "They seem a very happy pair.",
          "What have the pair of you been up to?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two animals that come together to have sex and produce young:",
        "examples": [
          "a breeding pair",
          "a mated pair of swans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, an occasion when a batter (= a player who tries to hit the ball) is out for a score of no runs (= points) in both innings (= a team's turns at hitting the ball) of a game:",
        "examples": [
          "He picked up a pair in the opening game of the season.",
          "She was relieved to avoid being out for a pair by hitting the third ball she faced into the leg side and scoring a single."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something one of a pair, or to become one of a pair:",
        "examples": [
          "be paired with Famous paintings have been paired with poems by Sandburg, Angelou, and others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect two devices, or a device and the internet, using Bluetooth (= a brand name for a system for connecting devices to each other and to the internet using radio signals), or to become connected using Bluetooth:",
        "examples": [
          "Once you have paired your devices, you should be able to send data between them.",
          "be paired with The mouse must be paired with the computer prior to use.",
          "pair with Most Bluetooth earpieces pair easily with today's mobile phones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two things of the same appearance and size that are intended to be used together, or something that consists of two parts joined together:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of gloves/shoes",
          "a pair of pants/scissors",
          "Each package contains three pairs of socks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become one of a pair:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Famous paintings have been paired with poems by Sandburg, Angelou, and others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two people, things, or organizations that work, are used, or appear together:",
        "examples": [
          "The pair are accused of securities fraud.",
          "The carpenters worked in pairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine two things to produce a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "pair (off) sth with sth He is asking the state for a $26 million investment to be paired with private support of $10 million.",
          "Some funds combine long and short positions, usually pairing off stocks in the same industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put two people or groups together to work or learn something, or to form a group of two for these purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "The instructor paired us off, so that we could test the new techniques.",
          "pair sb (off) with sb Ms. Morris was paired with Ms. Lindsay, with whom she spent two days learning about various aspects of running a wine business.",
          "Employees paired off and began their tasks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pajama": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pajamas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes worn in bed, consisting of a loosely fitting shirt and pants:",
        "examples": [
          "I need a new pair of pajamas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pakistan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in South Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pakistani": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Pakistan or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Pakistan",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a friend:",
        "examples": [
          "You're my best pal.",
          "It's my old pal Pete!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when talking to a man, sometimes in a friendly way but more often to a man who is annoying you:",
        "examples": [
          "Look, pal, you're asking for trouble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friend:",
        "examples": [
          "The two politicians were never really pals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "palace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large house that is the official home of a king, queen, or other person of high social rank:",
        "examples": [
          "a royal/presidential palace",
          "Buckingham Palace is open to the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of large buildings, such as cinemas or places where people go dancing:",
        "examples": [
          "An old movie palace is being restored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when referring to the people who live in a palace:",
        "examples": [
          "The Palace has issued a statement criticizing the newspaper report.",
          "A spokesman for the Palace has denied the accusation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, highly decorated house, esp. one that is the official home of a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the palace is open to the public as a museum."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "palaces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large house that is the official home of a king, queen, or other person of high social rank:",
        "examples": [
          "a royal/presidential palace",
          "Buckingham Palace is open to the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of large buildings, such as cinemas or places where people go dancing:",
        "examples": [
          "An old movie palace is being restored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when referring to the people who live in a palace:",
        "examples": [
          "The Palace has issued a statement criticizing the newspaper report.",
          "A spokesman for the Palace has denied the accusation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, highly decorated house, esp. one that is the official home of a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the palace is open to the public as a museum."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "palatable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Palatable food or drink has a pleasant taste:",
        "examples": [
          "a very palatable wine",
          "The meal was barely palatable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm afraid the members won't find all these changes very palatable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good enough to eat or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "They could make powdered eggs into palatable omelets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is palatable, it is acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "The city council has tried to make property taxes more palatable by giving homeowners more time to pay them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "palate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the top part of the inside of your mouth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's ability to taste and judge good food and wine:",
        "examples": [
          "a discriminating palate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top part of the inside of your mouth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person’s palate is also the ability to taste and judge good food and drink:",
        "examples": [
          "I let my palate dictate what I eat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person's face or skin if it has less colour than usual, for example when the person is or ill or frightened, or if it has less colour than people generally have:",
        "examples": [
          "You're looking pale - are you feeling well?",
          "She has a naturally pale complexion and dark hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pale light or colour is not bright or strong:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a pale blue hat.",
          "pale winter sunlight"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person's face pales, it loses its usual colour:",
        "examples": [
          "His face paled and he looked as if he might faint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person’s face) having less color than usual, or (of a color or light) not bright or strong:",
        "examples": [
          "a pale blue scarf",
          "A pale young man answered the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become lighter than usual in color:",
        "examples": [
          "Madeleine sickened and paled during the next two days."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pales": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person's face or skin if it has less colour than usual, for example when the person is or ill or frightened, or if it has less colour than people generally have:",
        "examples": [
          "You're looking pale - are you feeling well?",
          "She has a naturally pale complexion and dark hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pale light or colour is not bright or strong:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a pale blue hat.",
          "pale winter sunlight"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person's face pales, it loses its usual colour:",
        "examples": [
          "His face paled and he looked as if he might faint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person’s face) having less color than usual, or (of a color or light) not bright or strong:",
        "examples": [
          "a pale blue scarf",
          "A pale young man answered the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become lighter than usual in color:",
        "examples": [
          "Madeleine sickened and paled during the next two days."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "palestine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a territory in Western Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "palestinian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Palestine:",
        "examples": [
          "Representatives of the Palestinian Authority attended the meeting.",
          "the Palestinian people"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Palestine, especially a member of the Arab people of Palestine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "palette": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin board with curved edges and a hole for your thumb, used by artists to mix their paints on while they are painting:",
        "examples": [
          "I was like an artist with his palette.",
          "He showed his student how to prepare a palette."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the range of colours that a painter, photographer, film maker, etc. usually uses:",
        "examples": [
          "Matisse's palette typically consists of bright blues, greens and oranges.",
          "The director returns to the saturated colour palettes that made him famous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the range of colours used in the decoration of a house, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She chose a muted palette - putty green in the living room, a rich brown in the bedroom.",
          "I love this quilt, the colour palette is so soft and soothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the range of colours available to the user of a computer, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Pixels of two colours from the 16 colour palette could be displayed in each block."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat case containing make-up such as eyeshadow or highlighter of different colours:",
        "examples": [
          "This palette contains nine of our bestselling eye colours.",
          "I decided I just couldn't live without those glamorous makeup palettes that I spotted in duty free."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin board that artists use to hold and mix paints before putting them on the picture surface, or a range of colors, esp. those typically used by an artist:",
        "examples": [
          "Van Gogh’s palette included brilliant yellows and blues."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "palisades": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong fence made out of wooden or iron poles that is used to protect people or a place from being attacked",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of cliffs by the sea or a river",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long row of cliffs (= high area of rock with a steep side)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pall": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick, dark cloud of smoke:",
        "examples": [
          "Palls of smoke obscured our view."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a negative feeling or mood:",
        "examples": [
          "The bad news cast a pall over the evening.",
          "A pall of embarrassment descended on the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cloth used to cover a coffin at a funeral",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the coffin itself at a funeral",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become less interesting or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "The pleasure of not having to work quickly palled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark, thick covering or cloud that blocks light:",
        "examples": [
          "A heavy pall of smoke from the forest fires blotted out the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pall can also be a feeling of being unhappy or hopeless:",
        "examples": [
          "News of his death cast a pall over the evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become less interesting or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "The joy of being his own boss began to pall after working 70-hour weeks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pallbearer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who helps to carry a coffin at a funeral or who walks at the side of the people carrying it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who helps to carry a coffin (= a box that holds a dead body) at a funeral or who walks beside it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pallbearers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who helps to carry a coffin at a funeral or who walks at the side of the people carrying it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who helps to carry a coffin (= a box that holds a dead body) at a funeral or who walks beside it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pallet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat wooden structure that heavy goods are put onto so that they can be moved using a fork-lift truck (= a small vehicle with two strong bars of metal on the front that is used for lifting heavy goods)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat wooden structure onto which heavy goods are put so that they can be moved using a fork-lift truck (= small vehicle with two strong metal bars on the front that can lift heavy goods):",
        "examples": [
          "The website helps corporations sell pallets of unneeded merchandise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "palliative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a drug or medical treatment) reducing pain without curing the cause of the pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Older people facing a terminal illness may want to choose palliative care only.",
          "The success of chemotherapy as a form of palliative treatment depends on the type of tumour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making a problem seem less serious but not solving the problem or making it disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "Short-term, palliative measures were taken which gave the appearance that the problems were being addressed.",
          "Some of the palliative strategies do not make sense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug or medical treatment that reduces pain without curing the cause of the pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the AIDS research community were either working on vaccines for prevention or on stronger palliatives.",
          "The substance has been consumed as a palliative by indigenous groups in Appalachia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes a problem seem less serious but does not solve the problem or make it disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "We want long-term solutions, not short-term palliatives.",
          "Knitting became a palliative for Mary as the long miserable days stretched out ahead."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pallid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very pale, in a way that looks unhealthy and not attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Next to his tanned face, hers seemed pallid and unhealthy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing no enthusiasm or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a pallid production of what should be a great ballet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pale and looking unhealthy:",
        "examples": [
          "He looked pallid and bloated a few years ago."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "friendly:",
        "examples": [
          "They've become very pally (with each other).",
          "Suddenly she started acting very pally towards me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "palm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the inside part of your hand from your wrist to the base of your fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "the palm of your hand This tiny device fits into the palm of your hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at the lines on the inside of someone's hand and say what these lines say about their character and future:",
        "examples": [
          "Give me your hand and let me read your palm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tree that grows in hot countries and has a tall trunk with a mass of long pointed leaves at the top:",
        "examples": [
          "date palms",
          "palm frond The roofs of the huts are made from palm fronds.",
          "The island has long golden beaches fringed by palm trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something seem to disappear by hiding it in the palm of your hand as part of a trick, or to steal something by picking it up in a way that will not be noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "I suspected that he had palmed a playing card."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In football, if the goalkeeper palms the ball, they hit it with the flat part of their hand to try to stop it going into the goal. :",
        "examples": [
          "The goalkeeper palmed a powerful header to safety.",
          "be palmed away The shot was palmed away by the keeper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, to hold the ball in your hand for a short time while dribbling (= moving the ball by repeatedly hitting it against the floor with your hand), in a way that is against the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "palm the ball He disagreed with coaches who claimed a player palmed the ball consistently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the inside part of your hand from your wrist to the base of your fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "I wiped my palm on my shirt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "palmer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drink made by mixing together lemonade (= a drink made with the juice of lemons) and cold tea:",
        "examples": [
          "We usually drink an Arnold Palmer after playing tennis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "palms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the inside part of your hand from your wrist to the base of your fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "the palm of your hand This tiny device fits into the palm of your hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at the lines on the inside of someone's hand and say what these lines say about their character and future:",
        "examples": [
          "Give me your hand and let me read your palm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tree that grows in hot countries and has a tall trunk with a mass of long pointed leaves at the top:",
        "examples": [
          "date palms",
          "palm frond The roofs of the huts are made from palm fronds.",
          "The island has long golden beaches fringed by palm trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something seem to disappear by hiding it in the palm of your hand as part of a trick, or to steal something by picking it up in a way that will not be noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "I suspected that he had palmed a playing card."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In football, if the goalkeeper palms the ball, they hit it with the flat part of their hand to try to stop it going into the goal. :",
        "examples": [
          "The goalkeeper palmed a powerful header to safety.",
          "be palmed away The shot was palmed away by the keeper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, to hold the ball in your hand for a short time while dribbling (= moving the ball by repeatedly hitting it against the floor with your hand), in a way that is against the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "palm the ball He disagreed with coaches who claimed a player palmed the ball consistently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the inside part of your hand from your wrist to the base of your fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "I wiped my palm on my shirt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "palpable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "so obvious that it can easily be seen or known, or (of a feeling) so strong that it seems as if it can be touched or physically felt:",
        "examples": [
          "a palpable effect",
          "Her joy was palpable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so obvious that it can easily be seen or known, or (of a feeling) so strong that it seems as if it can be touched or physically felt:",
        "examples": [
          "The tension in the room was palpable during the exam."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a friend:",
        "examples": [
          "You're my best pal.",
          "It's my old pal Pete!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when talking to a man, sometimes in a friendly way but more often to a man who is annoying you:",
        "examples": [
          "Look, pal, you're asking for trouble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friend:",
        "examples": [
          "The two politicians were never really pals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "palsy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disease in which there is a loss or reduction of movement in a part of the body as a result of a problem with the brain or nerves:",
        "examples": [
          "Facial nerve palsy is usually transient and shows a good response to steroids.",
          "Many patients who have had such surgery have suffered strokes and nerve palsies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which the whole body or the legs, hands, arms, etc. shake because of a problem with the muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "Parkinson's Disease is the shaking palsy that afflicts many elderly people.",
          "Complicated migraines are headaches accompanied by sensory or motor deficits or muscle palsies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pamper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give someone special treatment, making that person as comfortable as possible and giving them whatever they want:",
        "examples": [
          "She pampers her dog with the finest steak and salmon.",
          "Why not pamper yourself after a hard day with a hot bath scented with oils?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat with too much kindness and attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Our children are pampered by their grandparents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pampered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "given special treatment that makes you feel as comfortable as possible or gives you whatever you want:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a pampered rich kid who was driven to school in a limousine.",
          "We left the spa feeling pampered and relaxed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pampers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give someone special treatment, making that person as comfortable as possible and giving them whatever they want:",
        "examples": [
          "She pampers her dog with the finest steak and salmon.",
          "Why not pamper yourself after a hard day with a hot bath scented with oils?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat with too much kindness and attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Our children are pampered by their grandparents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pamphlet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin book with only a few pages that gives information or an opinion about something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a few sheets of paper folded together to form a thin magazine that contains information or opinions about something:",
        "examples": [
          "a voter’s information pamphlet",
          "She wrote the pamphlet, \"Grow Your Own Vegetables.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book with only a few pages that gives information or an opinion about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The glossy pamphlet gives details of what the drug can do, and what its side effects are.",
          "The new government pamphlet is entitled \"Corporate Bankruptcy\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pamphlets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin book with only a few pages that gives information or an opinion about something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a few sheets of paper folded together to form a thin magazine that contains information or opinions about something:",
        "examples": [
          "a voter’s information pamphlet",
          "She wrote the pamphlet, \"Grow Your Own Vegetables.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book with only a few pages that gives information or an opinion about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The glossy pamphlet gives details of what the drug can do, and what its side effects are.",
          "The new government pamphlet is entitled \"Corporate Bankruptcy\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a metal container that is round and often has a long handle and a lid, used for cooking things on top of a cooker:",
        "examples": [
          "Heat the milk in a small pan.",
          "This dishwasher even washes pots and pans (= different types of pan)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal container without a lid used for cooking food in the oven:",
        "examples": [
          "Put both cake pans in the oven for half an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bowl-shaped part of a toilet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a video camera) to move slowly from one side to another or up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "In the first scene, the camera pans slowly across the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize something severely:",
        "examples": [
          "The critics panned the movie version of the novel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "I came out as pan.",
          "I enjoyed being able to talk to other pan people on social media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including or relating to all the places or people in a particular group:",
        "examples": [
          "a pan-American conference",
          "a pan-European summit",
          "the Pan-African Congress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various types of metal containers, usually not deep, used for cooking food:",
        "examples": [
          "a frying pan",
          "Louise moved around some pots and pans on the stove."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to severely criticize something:",
        "examples": [
          "Critics panned the concert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a movie camera) to move gradually in one direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Opening scenes panned the crowded, cluttered street."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "panacea": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that will solve all problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Technology is not a panacea for all our problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that will cure all illnesses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that will solve all problems or cure all illnesses:",
        "examples": [
          "Books are not meant to be a panacea for an illness or loss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that some people believe will solve all problems:",
        "examples": [
          "panacea for sth Some economists say that consumer spending is the panacea for all economic ills."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "panache": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stylish, original, and very confident way of doing things that makes people admire you:",
        "examples": [
          "The orchestra played with great panache.",
          "He dressed with panache."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "panama": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man's hat made from straw and usually worn in hot weather",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country in Central America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "panamanian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Panama or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Panama",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pancake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin, flat, round cake made from a mixture of flour, milk, and egg, fried on both sides:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want a sweet pancake or a savoury one?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, flat, round cake made from flour, sugar, milk, and eggs, cooked in a pan and usually eaten with maple syrup for breakfast:",
        "examples": [
          "a stack of pancakes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, flat, usually round cake made from a mixture of flour, milk, and egg that is fried on both sides and usually eaten for breakfast:",
        "examples": [
          "He poured the maple syrup on his stack of pancakes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pancakes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin, flat, round cake made from a mixture of flour, milk, and egg, fried on both sides:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want a sweet pancake or a savoury one?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, flat, round cake made from flour, sugar, milk, and eggs, cooked in a pan and usually eaten with maple syrup for breakfast:",
        "examples": [
          "a stack of pancakes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, flat, usually round cake made from a mixture of flour, milk, and egg that is fried on both sides and usually eaten for breakfast:",
        "examples": [
          "He poured the maple syrup on his stack of pancakes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pancreas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organ in the body that produces insulin (= a chemical substance that controls the amount of sugar in the blood) and substances that help to digest food so that it can be used by the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organ in the body that produces insulin (= a chemical substance that controls the amount of sugar in the blood) and substances that help to digest food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "panda": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, black and white mammal that lives in forests in China. Pandas eat bamboo.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large black-and-white mammal, similar to a bear, that lives in forests in China and eats bamboo (= stems of a type of grass)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pandas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, black and white mammal that lives in forests in China. Pandas eat bamboo.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large black-and-white mammal, similar to a bear, that lives in forests in China and eats bamboo (= stems of a type of grass)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pandemic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants:",
        "examples": [
          "In some parts of the world malaria is still pandemic.",
          "A report on pandemic flu released last year said \"the potential for catastrophe is immense.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disease that exists in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals or plants:",
        "examples": [
          "The COVID-19 pandemic spread to the United Kingdom in late January 2020.",
          "an influenza pandemic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dangerous disease that infects many people at one time:",
        "examples": [
          "What can be done to prevent a bird flu pandemic?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pandering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do or provide exactly what a person or group wants, especially when it is not acceptable, reasonable, or approved of, usually in order to get some personal advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not good the way she panders to his every whim.",
          "Political leaders almost inevitably pander to big business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to please other people by doing or saying what you think they want you to do or say:",
        "examples": [
          "She accused the other candidate of pandering to radical environmental groups."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pandora": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that creates a lot of new problems that you did not expect:",
        "examples": [
          "Sadly, his reforms opened up a Pandora's box of domestic problems."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of glass, used in a window or door:",
        "examples": [
          "a window pane"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of glass used in a window or door:",
        "examples": [
          "a window pane",
          "a pane of glass"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "panel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people chosen to give advice, make a decision, or publicly discuss their opinions as entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "The competition will be judged by a panel of experts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, usually rectangular part, or piece of wood, metal, cloth, etc., that fits into or onto something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "a beautiful old door with oak panels",
          "White silk panels were inset into the sides of the dress.",
          "At the bottom of each page is a panel with grammatical information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a board or surface that has controls and other devices on it for operating an aircraft or other large machine:",
        "examples": [
          "a control/instrument panel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover or decorate with flat, usually rectangular pieces of wood, metal, cloth, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The walls of the dining hall were panelled in oak.",
          "a panelled room/wall/door"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat section in the shape of a rectangle that is part of or fits into something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "We sanded down the insides of the door panels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a surface with devices that a person uses to control or get information about the operation of one or more machines:",
        "examples": [
          "The car’s instrument panel has buttons that give off a little blue-green light at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people chosen to give advice, make a decision, or publicly discuss their opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "A panel of experts was formed to look into the causes of the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people chosen to give advice or make a decision on something:",
        "examples": [
          "The 31-member panel is charged with recommending system improvements.",
          "a panel of experts/reviewers/judges The governor will appoint a panel of experts to make a statewide climate action plan.",
          "advisory/disciplinary/review panel She served on a federal energy advisory panel ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people chosen to give their opinion on a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "As a member of our research panel, we will periodically send you an email invitation to answer online."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "panels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people chosen to give advice, make a decision, or publicly discuss their opinions as entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "The competition will be judged by a panel of experts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, usually rectangular part, or piece of wood, metal, cloth, etc., that fits into or onto something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "a beautiful old door with oak panels",
          "White silk panels were inset into the sides of the dress.",
          "At the bottom of each page is a panel with grammatical information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a board or surface that has controls and other devices on it for operating an aircraft or other large machine:",
        "examples": [
          "a control/instrument panel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover or decorate with flat, usually rectangular pieces of wood, metal, cloth, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The walls of the dining hall were panelled in oak.",
          "a panelled room/wall/door"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat section in the shape of a rectangle that is part of or fits into something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "We sanded down the insides of the door panels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a surface with devices that a person uses to control or get information about the operation of one or more machines:",
        "examples": [
          "The car’s instrument panel has buttons that give off a little blue-green light at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people chosen to give advice, make a decision, or publicly discuss their opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "A panel of experts was formed to look into the causes of the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people chosen to give advice or make a decision on something:",
        "examples": [
          "The 31-member panel is charged with recommending system improvements.",
          "a panel of experts/reviewers/judges The governor will appoint a panel of experts to make a statewide climate action plan.",
          "advisory/disciplinary/review panel She served on a federal energy advisory panel ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people chosen to give their opinion on a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "As a member of our research panel, we will periodically send you an email invitation to answer online."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "panhandle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin piece of land joined to a larger area:",
        "examples": [
          "the Texas panhandle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask strangers (= people that you do not know) for money, especially in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "He was arrested for panhandling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for money, esp. in a public place; to beg:",
        "examples": [
          "A homeless man often panhandles in front of the bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow piece of land joined to a larger area:",
        "examples": [
          "The Oklahoma panhandle extends over Texas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "panic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden strong feeling of fear that prevents reasonable thought and action:",
        "examples": [
          "a state of panic",
          "Panic spread through the crowd as the bullets started to fly.",
          "Carmel was in a panic about her exam.",
          "He got in(to) a panic that he would forget his lines on stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly feel so worried or frightened that you cannot think or behave calmly or reasonably:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't panic! Everything will be okay.",
          "The sound of gunfire panicked the crowd.",
          "The boss always panics over/about the budget every month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, strong feeling of anxiety or fear that prevents reasonable thought and action and may spread to influence many people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] When fire broke out, 602 people died in the panic that ensued."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Panic is also used to describe any behavior that is sudden, extreme, and results from fear:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] A brief panic overtook the financial markets in October."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden strong feeling of fear that prevents reasonable thought and action:",
        "examples": [
          "panic about/over sth There is no cause for panic about oil prices.",
          "a state/wave of panic The government was in a state of panic.",
          "cause/trigger panic The drop in prices could cause panic among investors.",
          "There is no sense of panic yet or any feeling that this is the start of a long-term decline in the pound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly feel so worried or frightened that you cannot think or behave reasonably, or to cause someone to feel this:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no need for home buyers to panic.",
          "panic about/over sth Should people with savings panic about the safety of their money?",
          "Oil producers were panicked by the drop in oil prices.",
          "panic sb into doing sth The delay in consumer spending means that shops may be panicked into cutting prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "resulting from a feeling of panic:",
        "examples": [
          "panic buying/selling Panic buying has led to fears that almost half the gas stations could run out of fuel by tomorrow.",
          "a panic measure/reaction The private meeting was a panic reaction to the news of the merger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "panicked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "panicking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "panicky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling suddenly very worried or frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "a panicky feeling/expression/action",
          "Is he the panicky type?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "panics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden strong feeling of fear that prevents reasonable thought and action:",
        "examples": [
          "a state of panic",
          "Panic spread through the crowd as the bullets started to fly.",
          "Carmel was in a panic about her exam.",
          "He got in(to) a panic that he would forget his lines on stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly feel so worried or frightened that you cannot think or behave calmly or reasonably:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't panic! Everything will be okay.",
          "The sound of gunfire panicked the crowd.",
          "The boss always panics over/about the budget every month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, strong feeling of anxiety or fear that prevents reasonable thought and action and may spread to influence many people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] When fire broke out, 602 people died in the panic that ensued."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Panic is also used to describe any behavior that is sudden, extreme, and results from fear:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] A brief panic overtook the financial markets in October."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden strong feeling of fear that prevents reasonable thought and action:",
        "examples": [
          "panic about/over sth There is no cause for panic about oil prices.",
          "a state/wave of panic The government was in a state of panic.",
          "cause/trigger panic The drop in prices could cause panic among investors.",
          "There is no sense of panic yet or any feeling that this is the start of a long-term decline in the pound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly feel so worried or frightened that you cannot think or behave reasonably, or to cause someone to feel this:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no need for home buyers to panic.",
          "panic about/over sth Should people with savings panic about the safety of their money?",
          "Oil producers were panicked by the drop in oil prices.",
          "panic sb into doing sth The delay in consumer spending means that shops may be panicked into cutting prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "resulting from a feeling of panic:",
        "examples": [
          "panic buying/selling Panic buying has led to fears that almost half the gas stations could run out of fuel by tomorrow.",
          "a panic measure/reaction The private meeting was a panic reaction to the news of the merger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "panini": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, flat loaf of Italian bread that is often cut, filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables, and eaten warm",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "panned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a metal container that is round and often has a long handle and a lid, used for cooking things on top of a cooker:",
        "examples": [
          "Heat the milk in a small pan.",
          "This dishwasher even washes pots and pans (= different types of pan)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal container without a lid used for cooking food in the oven:",
        "examples": [
          "Put both cake pans in the oven for half an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bowl-shaped part of a toilet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a video camera) to move slowly from one side to another or up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "In the first scene, the camera pans slowly across the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize something severely:",
        "examples": [
          "The critics panned the movie version of the novel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "I came out as pan.",
          "I enjoyed being able to talk to other pan people on social media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including or relating to all the places or people in a particular group:",
        "examples": [
          "a pan-American conference",
          "a pan-European summit",
          "the Pan-African Congress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various types of metal containers, usually not deep, used for cooking food:",
        "examples": [
          "a frying pan",
          "Louise moved around some pots and pans on the stove."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to severely criticize something:",
        "examples": [
          "Critics panned the concert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a movie camera) to move gradually in one direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Opening scenes panned the crowded, cluttered street."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pansy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small garden plant that has flowers of many different colours with rounded petals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a man who is gay, whose behaviour is considered to be like that of a woman",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small garden plant with flowers of many different colors",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to breathe quickly and loudly through your mouth, usually because you have been doing something very energetic:",
        "examples": [
          "Matteo arrived at the top of the hill, panting and covered in sweat.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Hurry! They're almost here,\" she panted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe quickly and loudly through your mouth, usually because you have been doing something energetic:",
        "examples": [
          "Blake was panting hard after running up the hill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pantaloons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "men's tight trousers that fasten at the foot or below the knee, worn in the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "women's loose trousers that fit tightly at the ankles",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "panther": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a black leopard (= large wild cat)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a black leopard (= large wild cat) or a cougar",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "panthers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, brown wild cat that lives in North and South America",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an older woman who has sexual relationships with younger men",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, brown, wild cat found in North and South America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "panties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of women's or girls' underwear that covers the area between the waist, or just below it, and the tops of the legs :",
        "examples": [
          "All she was wearing was a pair of panties and a bra."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "underwear worn by women and girls that covers the area between the waist and the tops of the legs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "panting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe quickly and loudly through your mouth, usually because you have been doing something very energetic:",
        "examples": [
          "Matteo arrived at the top of the hill, panting and covered in sweat.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Hurry! They're almost here,\" she panted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pantry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small room or large cupboard in a house where food is kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small room or storage area near a kitchen, where food is kept",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of underwear covering the area between the waist and the tops of the legs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing that covers the lower part of the body from the waist to the feet, consisting of two cylinder-shaped parts, one for each leg, that are joined at the top:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of pants",
          "Why aren't you wearing any pants, David?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not useful or of bad quality:",
        "examples": [
          "This music is pants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to pants:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Just look at this scar,\" said Aaron proudly, rolling up his pants leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing covering the lower part of the body from the waist to the foot, and including separate sections, joined at the top, for each leg:",
        "examples": [
          "I need a new pair of gray pants to go with this jacket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br Pants are underpants.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pants/pant leg is either of the separate sections covering a leg in a pair of pants.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pantsuit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a matching jacket and pair of trousers that is worn by women on formal occasions:",
        "examples": [
          "She's bought a very smart pantsuit for her job interviews."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a matching jacket and pair of pants worn by women",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "panty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pair of panties (= a piece of women's or girls' underwear that covers the area between the waist, or just below it, and the tops of the legs):",
        "examples": [
          "The body shaper has a built-in panty.",
          "Some women prefer a fuller cut panty.",
          "She got her foot stuck in her panty leg and fell over."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pantyhose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing made of very thin material that tightly covers the feet, legs, and lower part of the body, often worn under skirts and dresses:",
        "examples": [
          "She bought a new pair of pantyhose.",
          "Oh no, I've got a run/hole in my pantyhose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing made of a thin material that stretches to cover the body below the waist, including the legs and feet, and that is usually worn under dresses or skirts by women and girls:",
        "examples": [
          "She bought a new pair of pantyhose."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "food that is soft and has little taste",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "television, cinema, or books that are entertaining, but that have no artistic or educational value",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the paparazzi photographers who follow famous people in order to take photographs of them for newspapers and magazines",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take photographs of a famous person, usually after following them and without permission, for newspapers or magazines:",
        "examples": [
          "She didn't look happy about being papped without make-up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "papa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "father:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] \"Why is the sky blue, Papa?\" she asked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "father; dad",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "paparazzi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the photographers who follow famous people everywhere they go in order to take photographs of them for newspapers and magazines",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "papaya": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large oval fruit with a yellowish skin and sweet orange flesh, or the tropical tree on which this grows",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, oval fruit that grows on trees in hotter regions of the world, having a yellow skin and sweet, orange flesh",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "paper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thin, flat material made from crushed wood or cloth, used for writing, printing, or drawing on:",
        "examples": [
          "a piece/sheet of paper",
          "writing paper",
          "Dictionaries are usually printed on thin paper.",
          "a paper bag",
          "This card is printed on recycled paper (= paper made from used paper).",
          "Get the idea down on paper (= write it) before you forget it.",
          "She works on paper (= writes things on paper) because she hates computers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "a daily/weekly/local/national paper",
          "The photo was on the front page of all the papers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official documents, especially ones that show who you are:",
        "examples": [
          "The border guards stopped me and asked to see my papers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of printed questions for an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "Candidates must answer two questions from each paper.",
          "The geography paper is not till next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing on a particular subject written by an expert and usually published in a book or journal, or read aloud to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He will give a paper on thermodynamics at a conference in Berlin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one done by students as part of the work for a course:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr Jones thought my history paper was terrific.",
          "For homework I want you to write a paper on endangered species."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a wall, room, etc. with wallpaper",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, flat material made from crushed wood or cloth used esp. for writing and printing on and in packaging:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a piece/sheet of paper",
          "[ U ] a paper bag/towel",
          "[ U ] paper cups/napkins/plates",
          "Let's put some of your good ideas down on paper (= write them down)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A paper is also a newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I read it in the paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A paper is also a piece of writing by a student for a course:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] One of the course requirements is a 20-page paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put wallpaper (= decorative paper) on a surface, esp. a wall:",
        "examples": [
          "We plan to paper the dining room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thin, flat material used for writing, printing, or drawing on:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a huge stack of papers on her desk.",
          "a sheet/piece of paper Someone had printed the memo on yellow sheets of paper and posted it around the office.",
          "The paper industry recovery of the last year shows little sign of slowing down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper, or the company that owns and operates a newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "Murdoch has made an offer to buy the paper.",
          "in the papers There was nothing about the trial in the papers this morning.",
          "an article in Hong Kong's leading financial paper",
          "a daily/weekly paper",
          "a local/national paper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "assets in the form of bonds, shares, etc., as opposed to cash:",
        "examples": [
          "The rise in share prices encourages bidders to issue their own paper.",
          "The system failed because people realized that the securitized financial paper was not worth the top rating it had received."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official documents that show who you are:",
        "examples": [
          "The company was fined for hiring over a hundred immigrants without papers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official government or legal document:",
        "examples": [
          "Lawyers argued in papers submitted last month that lower courts were wrong to dismiss the lawsuit.",
          "The committee issued a paper stating that further information and analysis was required."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing on a particular subject, written by an expert and usually published in a book or journal:",
        "examples": [
          "The paper recommends a series of steps for dealing with the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written or printed on paper:",
        "examples": [
          "The engineers worked out their ideas on paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that although an idea seems good when you think of it, it may not be so good when you try to use it:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a good plan on paper, but will it really work?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "papering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a wall, room, etc. with wallpaper",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "papers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "official documents, especially ones that show who you are:",
        "examples": [
          "The border guards stopped me and asked to see my papers.",
          "May I see your papers, please?",
          "Thankfully, all my papers were in order.",
          "He'll be able to stay in the country while his papers are processed.",
          "It came to his attention when he was sifting through his father's papers after he died.",
          "I only found this out while going through my mother's papers.",
          "My heart was pounding as he inspected my papers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official documents:",
        "examples": [
          "The guard asked to see my papers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paperwork": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a job that involves writing letters and reports and keeping records",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the written records connected with a particular job, deal, trip, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I've kept all the paperwork for the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of keeping records and writing reports:",
        "examples": [
          "She liked everything about her job except the paperwork."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the written records connected with a particular job, deal, journey, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She had to search back through the paperwork to find the interest rate.",
          "complete/fill out the paperwork It took a while to complete the paperwork when I bought the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a job which involves writing letters and reports and keeping records:",
        "examples": [
          "The job involves too much paperwork."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "papillon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of small dog from Europe that is related to the spaniel and has long hair and ears that stand up:",
        "examples": [
          "The papillon's name comes from the French word for butterfly because the dog's head and ears have a shape that resembles that insect.",
          "You might think a Papillon is fragile from its slight appearance, but in actuality it is hardy and athletic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paprika": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a red powder used as a spice to give a slightly hot flavour to food, especially in meat dishes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a red powder used as a spice to give a slightly hot flavor to food, esp. in meat dishes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "par": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the same as or equal to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The regeneration of the city's downtown dock front will put it on a par with Nice or Cannes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the usual standard or condition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the expected number of times in golf that a good player should have to hit the ball in order to get it into a hole or into all the holes:",
        "examples": [
          "Tiger Woods finished the round 10 below/under par."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the original value of a share, bond, etc. when it is made available for sale for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "Clients will be entitled to borrow 100 percent of the par value of their securities at a low interest rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the usual standard or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "About half the teachers are good, and the rest are clearly below par."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In golf, par is the expected number of times a good player should have to hit the ball in order to get it into a hole or into all the holes:",
        "examples": [
          "Walker shot a par 72 for the victory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for paragraph",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the original value of a share, bond, etc. when it is first available for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "at par The bonds were priced at par with an initial yield of 4.4%.",
          "a par value of sth The Board of Directors authorized the designation of 1,000,000 shares of stock, with a par value of $0.10 per share."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worse than the usual or expected standard:",
        "examples": [
          "California ranks below par in tackling the retiree health-care issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the same as or equal to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "It is rated on a par with its rivals despite outperforming its sector in almost every measure.",
          "People often don't insist on raises that keep their pay on par with inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation or standard of work or behaviour that is considered normal or typical:",
        "examples": [
          "Massive management fees, he says, are par for the course in keeping an international operation running.",
          "The company's stock was hit hard today, but that's par for the course in this economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "para": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Paras 5 and 6 will have to be rewritten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "further than:",
        "examples": [
          "Parapsychology is the study of abilities that go beyond what is natural and normal.",
          "paranormal phenomena"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "similar to, or helping to do a similar job:",
        "examples": [
          "a paramedic",
          "paramilitary"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe sports for people who have a disability (= a condition that makes it difficult for them to do some things that other people do), or used to describe the people who play these sports, events involving these sports, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "parachute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment made of a large piece of special cloth that is fastened to a person or thing that is dropped from an aircraft, in order to make him, her, or it fall slowly and safely to the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump from an aircraft using a parachute:",
        "examples": [
          "The plan is to parachute into the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drop someone or something from an aircraft by parachute:",
        "examples": [
          "[ often passive ] Thousands of leaflets were parachuted behind enemy lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a situation without previously being involved in it, especially to offer temporary help, or to bring someone into a situation in this way :",
        "examples": [
          "She parachutes into hospitals that desperately need nurses and stays three months or so.",
          "Before Hancock was parachuted in, sales had been falling consistently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, usually circular piece of special cloth fastened to someone or something so that when dropped from an aircraft, it will catch the wind like a sail to make the person or thing fall slowly and safely to the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a manager, politician, etc. to a new place that they have no previous connection with:",
        "examples": [
          "He was parachuted into the failing corporation's headquarters in hopes that he could rescue it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parachutes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment made of a large piece of special cloth that is fastened to a person or thing that is dropped from an aircraft, in order to make him, her, or it fall slowly and safely to the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump from an aircraft using a parachute:",
        "examples": [
          "The plan is to parachute into the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drop someone or something from an aircraft by parachute:",
        "examples": [
          "[ often passive ] Thousands of leaflets were parachuted behind enemy lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a situation without previously being involved in it, especially to offer temporary help, or to bring someone into a situation in this way :",
        "examples": [
          "She parachutes into hospitals that desperately need nurses and stays three months or so.",
          "Before Hancock was parachuted in, sales had been falling consistently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, usually circular piece of special cloth fastened to someone or something so that when dropped from an aircraft, it will catch the wind like a sail to make the person or thing fall slowly and safely to the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a manager, politician, etc. to a new place that they have no previous connection with:",
        "examples": [
          "He was parachuted into the failing corporation's headquarters in hopes that he could rescue it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large number of people walking or in vehicles, all going in the same direction, usually as part of a public celebration of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a victory parade"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of people or things that appear one after the other:",
        "examples": [
          "For three hours a committee of state senators listened to a parade of local residents giving their opinions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When soldiers are on parade, they march and practise military movements in front of important officials or as part of a public celebration or ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "The entire regiment was on parade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a row of shops",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of some roads:",
        "examples": [
          "Park Parade"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a group) to walk or march somewhere, usually as part of a public celebration:",
        "examples": [
          "The Saint Patrick's Day marchers paraded up Fifth Avenue, past the cathedral.",
          "In ancient Rome, captured generals were paraded through the streets in chains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something in an obvious way in order to be admired:",
        "examples": [
          "It's sickening the way he parades his wealth, his car, and his expensive clothes.",
          "The children paraded about/around in their new clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of people marching, walking, or riding in vehicles, all moving in the same direction, usually in a formal way as part of a public celebration:",
        "examples": [
          "We used to go and see the Thanksgiving Day parade in New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A parade is also a military ceremony in which soldiers march in front of important officials or as part of a public celebration.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "paraded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a group) to walk or march somewhere, usually as part of a public celebration:",
        "examples": [
          "The Saint Patrick's Day marchers paraded up Fifth Avenue, past the cathedral.",
          "In ancient Rome, captured generals were paraded through the streets in chains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something in an obvious way in order to be admired:",
        "examples": [
          "It's sickening the way he parades his wealth, his car, and his expensive clothes.",
          "The children paraded about/around in their new clothes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paradigm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of these educators are hoping to produce a change in the current cultural paradigm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very clear or typical example used as a model:",
        "examples": [
          "His ruthless accumulation of wealth stands as a paradigm of greed in the business world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of theories that explain the way a particular subject is understood at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "The TV network claimed that this was the beginning of \"a new paradigm for commercial television.\"",
          "His account of the effects of globalization does not fit into either of the economic paradigms that are dominant today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a paradigm of sth The company is seen as a paradigm of entrepreneurship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paradise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place or condition of great happiness where everything is exactly as you would like it to be:",
        "examples": [
          "a tropical paradise",
          "His idea of paradise is to spend the day lying on the beach.",
          "This mall is a shopper's paradise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Heaven:",
        "examples": [
          "They believe they'll go to Paradise after they die."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the garden of Eden (= the place where Adam and Eve lived, in the Bible story)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or condition of great happiness where everything is exactly as you would like it to be:",
        "examples": [
          "His idea of paradise is to spend the day sailing.",
          "infml This place is a shopper’s/children’s/pickpocket’s paradise (= a place where the conditions are exactly right for them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Paradise is another word for heaven.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "paradox": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation or statement that seems impossible or is difficult to understand because it contains two opposite facts or characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] It's a curious paradox that drinking a lot of water can often make you feel thirsty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement or situation that may be true but seems impossible or difficult to understand because it contains two opposite facts or characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a strange paradox that people who say you shouldn’t criticize the government criticize it as soon as they disagree with it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paragon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is perfect or has an extremely large amount of a particular good characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "In the novel, Constanza is a paragon of virtue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is perfect or has a large amount of a particular good characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "a paragon of virtue"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paragraph": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short part of a text, consisting of at least one sentence and beginning on a new line. It usually deals with a single event, description, idea, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short part of a text that begins on a new line and consists of one or more sentences dealing with a single idea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts that a piece of writing is divided into, consisting of one or more sentences and beginning on a new line:",
        "examples": [
          "What ideas is the author trying to express in the first paragraph?",
          "the opening/closing/introductory paragraph The closing paragraph of the article is not very convincing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paragraphs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short part of a text, consisting of at least one sentence and beginning on a new line. It usually deals with a single event, description, idea, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short part of a text that begins on a new line and consists of one or more sentences dealing with a single idea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts that a piece of writing is divided into, consisting of one or more sentences and beginning on a new line:",
        "examples": [
          "What ideas is the author trying to express in the first paragraph?",
          "the opening/closing/introductory paragraph The closing paragraph of the article is not very convincing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parakeet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of many types of small parrot with a long tail:",
        "examples": [
          "Before I got my first pet parakeet, I had no idea you could bond with a bird.",
          "Mockingbirds, doves and parakeets fly under a canopy of cypresses and cedars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small parrot (= type of tropical bird) with a long tail",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "paralegal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who works in a law company, or a company's legal department, and has some legal training, but does not have all the qualifications to be a lawyer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with some legal training whose job is to help lawyers:",
        "examples": [
          "She worked as a paralegal in a criminal defense office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parallel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If two or more lines, streets, etc. are parallel, the distance between them is the same all along their length:",
        "examples": [
          "Draw a pair of parallel lines.",
          "Hills Road is parallel to Mill Road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an event or situation that happens at the same time as and/or is similar to another one:",
        "examples": [
          "a parallel example",
          "Parallel experiments are being conducted in Rome, Paris and London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sending through several bits (= units) of information at a time using a link with several channels (= wires or connections):",
        "examples": [
          "parallel communication"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something very similar to something else, or a similarity between two things:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm trying to see if there are any obvious parallels between the two cases.",
          "It would be easy to draw (= make) a parallel between the city's history and that of its theatres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something has no parallel or is without parallel, there is nothing similar to it or of the same high quality as it:",
        "examples": [
          "These beautiful African churches have no parallel in Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line that is always at the same distance from another line:",
        "examples": [
          "In a picture, the vanishing point is the point in the distance where two parallel lines appear to meet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a number of imaginary lines around the earth always at the same distance from the equator:",
        "examples": [
          "Cambridge lies near the 52nd parallel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen at the same time as something else, or be similar or equal to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The events of the last ten days in some ways parallel those before the 1978 election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a position that is always the same distance from something else:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a quiet street running (= positioned) parallel to the main road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of two or more straight lines) being the same distance apart along all their length:",
        "examples": [
          "The wood was marked with parallel dark bands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "similar or matching:",
        "examples": [
          "Parallel experiments are being conducted in Europe and the United States."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something very similar to something else, or a similarity between two things:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s an incredible parallel between the talking blues of 50 years ago and today’s rap music.",
          "The black experience in America has been without parallel in the experience of other peoples."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the imaginary latitude lines around the earth that are parallel to the equator:",
        "examples": [
          "the 40th parallel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe products that are bought in one country in an unofficial way and then sold more cheaply than usual in a different country:",
        "examples": [
          "Brandowners are not entirely opposed to parallel trade.",
          "The government has adopted a labelling policy which requires distributors of parallel goods to label the origins of the goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving two or more computer processes happening at one time:",
        "examples": [
          "Groups of workstations act in parallel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parallels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If two or more lines, streets, etc. are parallel, the distance between them is the same all along their length:",
        "examples": [
          "Draw a pair of parallel lines.",
          "Hills Road is parallel to Mill Road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an event or situation that happens at the same time as and/or is similar to another one:",
        "examples": [
          "a parallel example",
          "Parallel experiments are being conducted in Rome, Paris and London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sending through several bits (= units) of information at a time using a link with several channels (= wires or connections):",
        "examples": [
          "parallel communication"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something very similar to something else, or a similarity between two things:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm trying to see if there are any obvious parallels between the two cases.",
          "It would be easy to draw (= make) a parallel between the city's history and that of its theatres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something has no parallel or is without parallel, there is nothing similar to it or of the same high quality as it:",
        "examples": [
          "These beautiful African churches have no parallel in Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line that is always at the same distance from another line:",
        "examples": [
          "In a picture, the vanishing point is the point in the distance where two parallel lines appear to meet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a number of imaginary lines around the earth always at the same distance from the equator:",
        "examples": [
          "Cambridge lies near the 52nd parallel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen at the same time as something else, or be similar or equal to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The events of the last ten days in some ways parallel those before the 1978 election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a position that is always the same distance from something else:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a quiet street running (= positioned) parallel to the main road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of two or more straight lines) being the same distance apart along all their length:",
        "examples": [
          "The wood was marked with parallel dark bands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "similar or matching:",
        "examples": [
          "Parallel experiments are being conducted in Europe and the United States."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something very similar to something else, or a similarity between two things:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s an incredible parallel between the talking blues of 50 years ago and today’s rap music.",
          "The black experience in America has been without parallel in the experience of other peoples."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the imaginary latitude lines around the earth that are parallel to the equator:",
        "examples": [
          "the 40th parallel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe products that are bought in one country in an unofficial way and then sold more cheaply than usual in a different country:",
        "examples": [
          "Brandowners are not entirely opposed to parallel trade.",
          "The government has adopted a labelling policy which requires distributors of parallel goods to label the origins of the goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving two or more computer processes happening at one time:",
        "examples": [
          "Groups of workstations act in parallel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paralysis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which you are unable to move all or part of your body because of illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "Some nervous disorders can produce paralysis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you are unable to take action:",
        "examples": [
          "political paralysis"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being unable to move or act:",
        "examples": [
          "Some spinal cord injuries can cause permanent paralysis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paralyze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a person or animal to lose the ability to move or feel part of the body, or to cause someone or something to be unable to act or operate correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was paralyzed from the waist down.",
          "Commuter traffic paralyzes the city’s roads every morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paralyzed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "paralyzing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "paramedic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is trained to do medical work, especially in an emergency, but who is not a doctor or nurse",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is trained to give medical help, especially in an emergency, but who is not a doctor or a nurse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "paramedics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is trained to do medical work, especially in an emergency, but who is not a doctor or nurse",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is trained to give medical help, especially in an emergency, but who is not a doctor or a nurse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "parameters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of facts or a fixed limit that establishes or limits how something can or must happen or be done:",
        "examples": [
          "The researchers must keep within the parameters of the experiment.",
          "The central office sets/establishes the parameters that guide policy at the local level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed limit that establishes how something should be done:",
        "examples": [
          "Aspin outlined the parameters of the debate between Congress and the Pentagon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of facts which describes and puts limits on how something should happen or be done:",
        "examples": [
          "The report defines the parameters of best practice at a strategic, operational, and process level within an organization.",
          "within the parameters of sth We must work within the parameters of the law.",
          "parameters for/around sth The parameters for establishing the fund are vague.",
          "broad/clear/general paramaters Policies create clear parameters and make it easier to manage everyday business life.",
          "define/establish/set parameters It is important to set paramaters for working hours that are reasonably flexible.",
          "performance/price/risk parameters The company has been asked to explain the performance parameters of their scheme.",
          "financial/investment parameters The new investment parameters of the investment fund will allow investors to rebalance their portfolios."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paramilitary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A paramilitary group is organized like an army but is not official and often not legal.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with and helping the official armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "In some countries, police and firefighters have paramilitary training."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who belongs to a paramilitary organization",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "similar to an army, but not official and sometimes not legal:",
        "examples": [
          "paramilitary forces"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paramount": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "more important than anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "There are many priorities, but reducing the budget deficit is paramount/is of paramount importance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more important than anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "Everybody agrees that education is the paramount issue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paranoia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extreme and unreasonable feeling that other people do not like you or are going to harm or criticize you:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a lot of paranoia about crime at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who has paranoia has unreasonable false beliefs as a part of another mental illness, for example schizophrenia.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong tendency to feel that you cannot trust other people or that other people have a bad opinion of you, or medical a mental illness that causes extreme feelings that others are trying to harm you",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "paranoid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling extremely nervous and worried because you believe that other people do not like you or are trying to harm you:",
        "examples": [
          "He started feeling paranoid and was convinced his boss was going to fire him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suffering from a mental illness in which you believe that other people are trying to harm you:",
        "examples": [
          "He was diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic.",
          "paranoid delusions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anxious because you do not feel you can trust others, or medical suffering from paranoia:",
        "examples": [
          "My husband is very paranoid about making sure everything’s locked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paranormal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to explain by known natural forces or by science:",
        "examples": [
          "paranormal powers/events/forces",
          "This book is about people who claim to have paranormal abilities such as ESP and mind reading."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the things that are impossible to explain by known natural forces or by science:",
        "examples": [
          "investigations into the paranormal"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paraphernalia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "all the objects needed for or connected with a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "We sell pots, gloves, seeds and other gardening paraphernalia.",
          "Bags of cocaine and all sorts of drug paraphernalia were seized at the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of objects, esp. equipment needed for or connected with a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "photography paraphernalia"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paraphrasing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat something written or spoken using different words, often in a humorous form or in a simpler and shorter form that makes the original meaning clearer",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "parasite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal or plant that lives on or in another animal or plant of a different type and feeds from it:",
        "examples": [
          "The older drugs didn't deal effectively with the malaria parasite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is lazy and lives by other people working, giving them money, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Financial speculators are parasites on the national economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal or plant that lives on or in another animal or plant of a different type and feeds from it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A parasite is also a person who uses others to obtain an advantage without doing anything in exchange.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "parasites": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal or plant that lives on or in another animal or plant of a different type and feeds from it:",
        "examples": [
          "The older drugs didn't deal effectively with the malaria parasite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is lazy and lives by other people working, giving them money, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Financial speculators are parasites on the national economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal or plant that lives on or in another animal or plant of a different type and feeds from it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A parasite is also a person who uses others to obtain an advantage without doing anything in exchange.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "parasitic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Parasitic organisms live on other animals or plants of a different type and feed from them:",
        "examples": [
          "A parasitic brain worm is killing moose in Minnesota.",
          "They have developed methods to combat any future outbreak of this parasitic weed.",
          "The bees were attacked by a tiny parasitical mite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A parasitic disease is caused by a parasite (= an animal or plant that lives on or in another animal or plant of a different type and feeds from it):",
        "examples": [
          "The parasitic disease that causes the most deaths worldwide is malaria.",
          "There is now an effective vaccine against the parasitic bronchitis produced by lungworm in cattle.",
          "These chemicals lower the fish's resistance to parasitical diseases and fungi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A parasitic person lives by other people working, giving them money, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "We live in a world where society is directed to satisfy the greed of a tiny parasitic elite.",
          "Football attracts parasitical advertisers keen to feed on the excitement generated by a major tournament."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paratrooper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soldier trained to be dropped from an aircraft with a parachute:",
        "examples": [
          "Paratroopers were dropped behind enemy lines to capture key points on the roads into the city.",
          "Three US paratroopers were killed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who is trained to be dropped from an aircraft with a parachute:",
        "examples": [
          "French paratroopers held war games last week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parcel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper, especially so that it can be sent by post:",
        "examples": [
          "a food parcel",
          "The parcel was wrapped in plain brown paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land:",
        "examples": [
          "a 60-acre parcel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper; a package:",
        "examples": [
          "a food parcel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A parcel of land is an area of it:",
        "examples": [
          "a 50-acre parcel on Lake Mead"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper, especially so that it can be sent by post:",
        "examples": [
          "There were several parcels waiting for her in the post room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of things, for example investments, that are sold and bought together:",
        "examples": [
          "The parcel of shares is worth between €2,000 and €3,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit representing an area of land that is made up of smaller parts, usually acres:",
        "examples": [
          "A 100-acre parcel in Texas was one of five sites selected for development."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of earth or crops) dried out because of too much heat and not enough rain:",
        "examples": [
          "parched earth/fields/corn",
          "It was the height of summer and the land was parched and brown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely thirsty:",
        "examples": [
          "I must get a drink - I'm absolutely parched!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dried out because of too much heat:",
        "examples": [
          "My lips were parched."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parchment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the thin, dried skin of some animals that was used in the past for writing on, or a high-quality paper made to look like this:",
        "examples": [
          "ancient parchment",
          "He'd been ill for a long time, and his skin was like parchment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document written on parchment:",
        "examples": [
          "A framed parchment hung on the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the dried, pale skin of some animals which was used in the past for writing on, or a paper made to look like this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I found a scrap of parchment dating from the 17th century."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pardon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to forgive someone for something they have said or done. This word is often used in polite expressions:",
        "examples": [
          "Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly is ergonomics?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Pardon me interrupting, but there's a client to see you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone who has committed a crime is pardoned, that person is officially forgiven and their punishment is stopped:",
        "examples": [
          "Large numbers of political prisoners have been pardoned and released by the new president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone who has committed a crime is officially forgiven:",
        "examples": [
          "He had actively sought a pardon from the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to politely ask someone to repeat something they have said because you did not hear it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that someone has said something that offends you:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Women tend to be fairly useless drivers, anyway.\" \"I beg your pardon!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forgive someone for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Satellite radio is about to – pardon the expression (= forgive me for using this phrase) – go into orbit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone who has committed a crime is pardoned, the person is officially forgiven and punishment is stopped:",
        "examples": [
          "He was convicted of murder, but was later pardoned by the governor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when you have not heard what someone has said to you and you want the person to repeat it:",
        "examples": [
          "\"The train leaves at 2:15.\" \"Pardon?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "forgiveness:",
        "examples": [
          "He had actively sought a pardon (= official forgiveness) from the president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pardoned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forgive someone for something they have said or done. This word is often used in polite expressions:",
        "examples": [
          "Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly is ergonomics?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Pardon me interrupting, but there's a client to see you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone who has committed a crime is pardoned, that person is officially forgiven and their punishment is stopped:",
        "examples": [
          "Large numbers of political prisoners have been pardoned and released by the new president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pardons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to forgive someone for something they have said or done. This word is often used in polite expressions:",
        "examples": [
          "Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly is ergonomics?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Pardon me interrupting, but there's a client to see you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone who has committed a crime is pardoned, that person is officially forgiven and their punishment is stopped:",
        "examples": [
          "Large numbers of political prisoners have been pardoned and released by the new president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone who has committed a crime is officially forgiven:",
        "examples": [
          "He had actively sought a pardon from the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to politely ask someone to repeat something they have said because you did not hear it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that someone has said something that offends you:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Women tend to be fairly useless drivers, anyway.\" \"I beg your pardon!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forgive someone for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Satellite radio is about to – pardon the expression (= forgive me for using this phrase) – go into orbit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone who has committed a crime is pardoned, the person is officially forgiven and punishment is stopped:",
        "examples": [
          "He was convicted of murder, but was later pardoned by the governor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when you have not heard what someone has said to you and you want the person to repeat it:",
        "examples": [
          "\"The train leaves at 2:15.\" \"Pardon?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "forgiveness:",
        "examples": [
          "He had actively sought a pardon (= official forgiveness) from the president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mother or father of a person or an animal, or someone who looks after a person in the same way that a parent does:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to meet Richard's parents for the first time this weekend.",
          "Colorado is currently experiencing a shortage of foster parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that owns one or more other companies:",
        "examples": [
          "The subsidiary has issued shares that are guaranteed by its parent.",
          "The parent company is expected to spend $50 million in advertising this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to raise a child as their parent:",
        "examples": [
          "I think he was parented very well.",
          "Graham has parented about 65 foster children and adopted 11 of them.",
          "A lot of adoptive families are second-time-around families, people who've parented before and realize they can do it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives birth to or raises a child:",
        "examples": [
          "His parents live in New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A parent is also any animal or plant that produces another.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "parentage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When you refer to people's parentage, you mean their parents and/or their parent's country and social class:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel starts when a child of unknown parentage is left at the house of the local priest.",
          "She is of mixed Australian and Japanese parentage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one’s parents or origins:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s of Puerto Rican parentage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parental": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to parents or to being a parent:",
        "examples": [
          "parental advice/influence",
          "parental choice The government repeatedly stressed its support for parental choice in the selection of a child's school."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parenthood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being a parent:",
        "examples": [
          "The prospect of parenthood filled her with horror."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parenting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the raising of children and all the responsibilities and activities that are involved in it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the raising of children and all the responsibilities and activities involved in it:",
        "examples": [
          "parenting skills"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mother or father of a person or an animal, or someone who looks after a person in the same way that a parent does:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to meet Richard's parents for the first time this weekend.",
          "Colorado is currently experiencing a shortage of foster parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that owns one or more other companies:",
        "examples": [
          "The subsidiary has issued shares that are guaranteed by its parent.",
          "The parent company is expected to spend $50 million in advertising this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to raise a child as their parent:",
        "examples": [
          "I think he was parented very well.",
          "Graham has parented about 65 foster children and adopted 11 of them.",
          "A lot of adoptive families are second-time-around families, people who've parented before and realize they can do it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives birth to or raises a child:",
        "examples": [
          "His parents live in New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A parent is also any animal or plant that produces another.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "parfait": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cold sweet food made from sugar, eggs, cream, and usually other flavours such as fruit or alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "a strawberry parfait"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pariah": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not accepted by a social group, especially because they are not liked, respected, or trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "The scandal transformed him into a pariah.",
          "He worried that his stammer would make him a social pariah.",
          "Her criticisms of the life-saving treatment have made her a pariah among international health leaders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country or government that is not accepted by other countries, especially because it acts in a way that other countries consider to be wrong :",
        "examples": [
          "Under the dictatorship, the country became an international pariah.",
          "The country faces economic sanctions and risks becoming a pariah state if it refuses to abandon its use of chemical weapons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word used in the past for a person who belonged to a caste (= social group) in the south of India that was considered to be one of the lowest. This word is now considered offensive.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is avoided or not accepted by a social group, esp. because he or she is not liked, respected, or trusted; an outcast:",
        "examples": [
          "Because of its poor human rights record, the country was treated as a pariah by other nations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paris": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of France, situated in the north central part of the country",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "parish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in some Christian denominations, an area cared for by one priest with its own church, or (in England) the smallest unit of local government:",
        "examples": [
          "the parish church/magazine/priest/register"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area that a church provides for:",
        "examples": [
          "She lived her whole life in this parish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A parish is also a political division within the state of Louisiana.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "parishes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in some Christian denominations, an area cared for by one priest with its own church, or (in England) the smallest unit of local government:",
        "examples": [
          "the parish church/magazine/priest/register"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area that a church provides for:",
        "examples": [
          "She lived her whole life in this parish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A parish is also a political division within the state of Louisiana.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "parishioners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a particular parish under the care of a priest, especially one who often goes to its church",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a particular parish, esp. one who frequently goes to its church",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "parisian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "from, belonging to, or relating to the city of Paris in France:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got that Parisian chic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who comes from Paris",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "parisians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "from, belonging to, or relating to the city of Paris in France:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got that Parisian chic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who comes from Paris",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "park": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large area of land with grass and trees, usually surrounded by fences or walls, and specially arranged so that people can walk in it for pleasure or children can play in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Central Park",
          "Hyde Park",
          "We watched the joggers in the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land that is used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "an office/a business park"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land for playing sports on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land around a large house in the countryside",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a vehicle in a place where it can stay for a period of time, usually while you leave it:",
        "examples": [
          "Where have you parked?",
          "Just park your car in the driveway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put yourself or something in a particular place for a long time, often annoying other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He parked himself in front of the TV and stayed there all afternoon.",
          "She's parked an enormous pile of papers on my desk and I haven't a clue what to do with them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not deal with something or answer a question immediately but leave it for a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "Can we park that question until the end of the session?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area of land with grass and trees which is maintained for the pleasure of the public:",
        "examples": [
          "a picnic in the park",
          "Central Park"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a vehicle in a place where it can stay for a period of time, or fig.infml to put yourself or something in a particular place for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Where did you park?",
          "[ T ] Just park your car out front.",
          "[ T ] fig.infml He parked himself in front of the TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land used by businesses, factories, shops, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a business/retail/industrial park"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a vehicle somewhere for a period:",
        "examples": [
          "Staff park their cars in front of the main building.",
          "There's nowhere to park on the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you park money, an investment, etc. you leave it with another person or organization for a period of time. This is sometimes done to avoid tax and is illegal if it is done to hide the fact that you own something:",
        "examples": [
          "park sth in sth More investors are seeking to park their money in an off-shore location.",
          "The funds were parked in an anonymous account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you park an idea, problem, etc. you decide not to deal with it until later:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's park this issue for a moment and return to it later in the meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Parked vehicles have been left somewhere for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep your distance from parked cars when driving."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is nosy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "parking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a parking place/space",
          "He was fined for illegal parking.",
          "Parking fines are given for parking offences/violations.",
          "US a parking lot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of parking, or the spaces in which cars are parked:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s lots of parking available at the theater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A parking garage is a building, or an area under a building, where cars can be parked.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of leaving a car somewhere for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Parking is forbidden in the city centre.",
          "a no-parking zone"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a space or area where vehicles can be left:",
        "examples": [
          "We offer free parking to all members."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parkinson": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disease of the nervous system that makes the muscles become stiff and the body shake, and gradually gets worse as a person gets older",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "parks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large area of land with grass and trees, usually surrounded by fences or walls, and specially arranged so that people can walk in it for pleasure or children can play in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Central Park",
          "Hyde Park",
          "We watched the joggers in the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land that is used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "an office/a business park"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land for playing sports on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land around a large house in the countryside",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a vehicle in a place where it can stay for a period of time, usually while you leave it:",
        "examples": [
          "Where have you parked?",
          "Just park your car in the driveway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put yourself or something in a particular place for a long time, often annoying other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He parked himself in front of the TV and stayed there all afternoon.",
          "She's parked an enormous pile of papers on my desk and I haven't a clue what to do with them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not deal with something or answer a question immediately but leave it for a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "Can we park that question until the end of the session?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area of land with grass and trees which is maintained for the pleasure of the public:",
        "examples": [
          "a picnic in the park",
          "Central Park"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a vehicle in a place where it can stay for a period of time, or fig.infml to put yourself or something in a particular place for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Where did you park?",
          "[ T ] Just park your car out front.",
          "[ T ] fig.infml He parked himself in front of the TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land used by businesses, factories, shops, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a business/retail/industrial park"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a vehicle somewhere for a period:",
        "examples": [
          "Staff park their cars in front of the main building.",
          "There's nowhere to park on the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you park money, an investment, etc. you leave it with another person or organization for a period of time. This is sometimes done to avoid tax and is illegal if it is done to hide the fact that you own something:",
        "examples": [
          "park sth in sth More investors are seeking to park their money in an off-shore location.",
          "The funds were parked in an anonymous account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you park an idea, problem, etc. you decide not to deal with it until later:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's park this issue for a moment and return to it later in the meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parkway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wide road, usually divided, with an area of grass and trees on both sides and in the middle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wide, usually divided, road with an area of grass and trees on both sides",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "parlance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of words or style of speaking used by a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Oral contraceptives are referred to as \"the pill\" in common parlance.",
          "business/legal parlance"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parlay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use or develop money, skills, etc. in a way that makes more money or leads to success:",
        "examples": [
          "They parlayed a small inheritance into a vast fortune."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parley": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a discussion between two groups of people, especially one that is intended to end an argument",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet in order to discuss something, especially how to end an argument or a war:",
        "examples": [
          "After some serious parleying, both sides agreed to settle their differences.",
          "He has led disarmament talks and parleyed with NATO."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parliament": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in some countries, the group of (usually) elected politicians or other people who make the laws for their country:",
        "examples": [
          "On Tuesday the country's parliament voted to establish its own army.",
          "She was elected to Parliament in 1997."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular period of time during which a parliament is operating, between either holidays or elections",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people who make the laws in some countries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Parliament often refers to the legislature of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some countries, a group of politicians who have been elected to make laws for the country:",
        "examples": [
          "They are hoping to push a radical income tax reform through parliament.",
          "Currently, women's issues are not being dealt with properly in parliament."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parlor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a business that provides a stated type of personal service or sells a stated product:",
        "examples": [
          "a beauty parlor",
          "an ice-cream/pizza parlor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in the past) a room in a private house used for relaxing, especially one that was kept clean and neat for entertaining guests:",
        "examples": [
          "the front parlor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a store that sells a stated product, or a business that provides a stated service:",
        "examples": [
          "an ice cream parlor",
          "a beauty parlor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room in a private house used esp. for entertaining guests:",
        "examples": [
          "the front parlor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parlors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a business that provides a stated type of personal service or sells a stated product:",
        "examples": [
          "a beauty parlor",
          "an ice-cream/pizza parlor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in the past) a room in a private house used for relaxing, especially one that was kept clean and neat for entertaining guests:",
        "examples": [
          "the front parlor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a store that sells a stated product, or a business that provides a stated service:",
        "examples": [
          "an ice cream parlor",
          "a beauty parlor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room in a private house used esp. for entertaining guests:",
        "examples": [
          "the front parlor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parlour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a business that provides a stated type of personal service or sells a stated product:",
        "examples": [
          "a beauty parlour",
          "an ice-cream/pizza parlour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in the past) a room in a private house used for relaxing, especially one that was kept tidy for entertaining guests:",
        "examples": [
          "the front parlour",
          "an Edwardian parlour"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parmesan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard, dry Italian cheese used especially in cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "grated Parmesan"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parody": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "writing, music, art, speech, etc. that intentionally copies the style of someone famous or copies a particular situation, making the features or qualities of the original more noticeable in a way that is humorous:",
        "examples": [
          "He was an 18th-century author who wrote parodies of other people's works.",
          "There is a hint of self-parody in his later paintings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that so obviously fails to achieve the effect that was intended that it is stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "\"It was a parody of a trial,\" said one observer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy the style of someone or something in a humorous way:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the papers is running a competition in which you have to parody a well-known author."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing or music that copies the style of a serious piece in a way that is intentionally humorous:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Brando did a parody of the character he played in \"The Godfather.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parole": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "permission for a prisoner to be released before their period in prison is finished, with the agreement that they will behave well:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been released on parole.",
          "She hopes to be eligible for parole in three years.",
          "Reynolds was sentenced to life without parole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone parole:",
        "examples": [
          "He was paroled from prison last year after serving about four years.",
          "I am not happy with the possibility he could be paroled in 20 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the release of a prisoner before that person’s period in prison is finished, with the agreement that the person will behave well:",
        "examples": [
          "a life sentence without parole"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paroled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone parole:",
        "examples": [
          "He was paroled from prison last year after serving about four years.",
          "I am not happy with the possibility he could be paroled in 20 years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parrots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tropical bird with a curved beak, often kept as a pet and trained to copy the human voice",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat exactly what someone else says, without understanding it or thinking about its meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn't have an original thought in her head - she just parrots anything that Sara says."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tropical bird with a curved beak and usually colorful feathers, some of which can be taught to repeat words",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat something said by someone else without thought or understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "She just parrots anything he says."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to defend yourself from a weapon or an attack by pushing the weapon away or by putting something between your body and the weapon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage cleverly to avoid dealing with a difficult question or some criticism:",
        "examples": [
          "Predictably the president parried enquiries about the arms scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of blocking an attack by pushing a weapon away or putting something between your body and a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "The parry is intended to deflect an attack.",
          "The combatants engage in a series of attacks, parries, and counter attacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of cleverly avoiding a difficult question or some criticism:",
        "examples": [
          "Her exchanges consist of only a few lightweight parries.",
          "His income tax records were made public during a 2004 legal parry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to separate a sentence into grammatical parts, such as subject, verb, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "These days, children aren't taught how to parse a sentence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine computer data and change it into a form that can be easily read or understood :",
        "examples": [
          "Before version 3.0, a stream was converted to a string before being parsed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine or think about something carefully in order to understand it:",
        "examples": [
          "We parse every moment for clues to why he took his life.",
          "The economist parses the roles of emotion, cognition, and perception in the understanding of business risk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand something:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people know they're gay from an early age, but others don't parse it until much later.",
          "For those trying to parse what he thinks about the proposed changes, today's hearing was hard going."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parsley": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of herb with curly or flat leaves, used to add flavour to food and also to make it look attractive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an herb with curly or flat green leaves, used to add flavor to food or to decorate it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "parson": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any Christian priest",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "parsons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any Christian priest",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "partake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to eat or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you care to partake of a little wine with us?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become involved with or take part in something:",
        "examples": [
          "She was happy to partake in the festivities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become involved with or take part in something with other people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "To partake of food or drink is to eat or drink some of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Feel free to partake of the food and drink displayed on tables."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "separated:",
        "examples": [
          "He had neatly parted hair."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parthenon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building that is part of the Acropolis (= the remains of an ancient Greek city in Athens), and that was a temple (= a place of worship) of the goddess Athena:",
        "examples": [
          "A tourist asked him how to get to the Parthenon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "partial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not complete:",
        "examples": [
          "The general has ordered a partial withdrawal of troops from the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "influenced by the fact that you personally prefer or approve of something, so that you do not judge fairly:",
        "examples": [
          "The reporting in the papers is entirely partial and makes no attempt to be objective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a liking for something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not partial to fish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one part that makes up a complex musical note (= one that includes different sound waves); an overtone or a harmonic:",
        "examples": [
          "the upper partials of the harmonic series"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not complete:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a partial repayment of the loan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular preference or liking for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m partial toward the larger dogs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not complete:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a partial restructuring of our HR department.",
          "Partial funding is available for overseas delegates to the conference."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "partially": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The meat was only partially cooked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The scheme is partially funded by government grants.",
          "Lack of awareness about the tax credit partially explains the small number of people taking advantage of it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "participant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes part in or becomes involved in a particular activity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes part in or becomes involved in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Participants in the experiment also keep track of what they eat and drink over three days so their eating habits can be evaluated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes part in an event or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a participant in sth We need to double the number of participants in the annual staff survey."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "participants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes part in or becomes involved in a particular activity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes part in or becomes involved in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Participants in the experiment also keep track of what they eat and drink over three days so their eating habits can be evaluated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes part in an event or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a participant in sth We need to double the number of participants in the annual staff survey."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "participate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take part in or become involved in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "She never participates in any of our discussions, does she?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or become involved in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher tries to get everyone to participate in the classroom discussion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take part in an event or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "participate in sth All staff are encouraged to participate in the project.",
          "Several hotels are participating in the program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive a share of the profits of a company:",
        "examples": [
          "participate in sth All our employees participate in profits, when there are any."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "participated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take part in or become involved in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "She never participates in any of our discussions, does she?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "participating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "taking part in an event or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The scheme allows tourists a free drink at all participating hotels.",
          "Each book is just £2.99 when you buy a copy of The Times or The Sunday Times at participating retailers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "participation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that you take part or become involved in something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking part in an event or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Management must fully explain the changes and listen to concerns before asking for employee participation.",
          "participation (of sb) in sth Staff participation in professional conferences is encouraged by the management.",
          "We're talking about what we can do to stimulate the participation of women entrepreneurs in the economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "particle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word or a part of a word that has a grammatical purpose but often has little or no meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "In the sentence \"I tidied up the room\", the adverb \"up\" is a particle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely small piece of something such as dust, dirt, or sand:",
        "examples": [
          "Dust particles must have got into the motor.",
          "If feels as though particles of sand are scratching the surface of your eyes.",
          "smoke particles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely small piece of matter, that together with others makes up an atom :",
        "examples": [
          "Electrons are atomic particles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She wouldn't give me even the slightest particle of information about what she'd been doing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely small piece of something:",
        "examples": [
          "dust particles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A particle is also any of the smallest pieces of matter that make up atoms or the parts of atoms.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "particles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word or a part of a word that has a grammatical purpose but often has little or no meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "In the sentence \"I tidied up the room\", the adverb \"up\" is a particle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely small piece of something such as dust, dirt, or sand:",
        "examples": [
          "Dust particles must have got into the motor.",
          "If feels as though particles of sand are scratching the surface of your eyes.",
          "smoke particles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely small piece of matter, that together with others makes up an atom :",
        "examples": [
          "Electrons are atomic particles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She wouldn't give me even the slightest particle of information about what she'd been doing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely small piece of something:",
        "examples": [
          "dust particles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A particle is also any of the smallest pieces of matter that make up atoms or the parts of atoms.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "particular": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "special, or this and not any other:",
        "examples": [
          "She wanted a particular type of cactus.",
          "He wouldn't take just any book - he had to have this particular one!",
          "\"Why did you ask?\" \"Oh, no particular reason, just making conversation.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially:",
        "examples": [
          "What in particular did you like about the last apartment that we saw?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not easily satisfied and demanding that close attention should be given to every detail:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very particular about the kitchen - everything has to be perfectly clean and in its place.",
          "She's very particular about what she eats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "details or information about a person or an event, especially when officially recorded:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a form for you to note down all your particulars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are considering the particular, you are considering single examples rather than general matters or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "The report focuses on the particular rather than the general and so doesn't draw any overall conclusions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "special or single, or this and not any other:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there a particular restaurant you’d like to eat at?",
          "What in particular (= special things) did you like about the last apartment that we saw?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wanting to make choices carefully because you are not easily satisfied:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s very particular about what she eats."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "particularly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "especially, or more than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "We're particularly interested to hear from people who speak two or more European languages.",
          "I didn't particularly want to go, but I had to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very or very much; especially:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re particularly interested in hearing from people who are fluent in both Spanish and English."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "particulars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "details or information about a person or an event, especially when officially recorded:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a form for you to note down all your particulars.",
          "Most people don't know anything about the particulars of adoption.",
          "I didn't know the particulars of his personal history.",
          "The fire happened several years ago and accounts differ on the particulars of what happened that day.",
          "Before going into the particulars, can you tell us in general what happened?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "details or information about a person or an event:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re going to discuss a little bit more about the particulars of the case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "detailed information about a person, object, activity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "If you take the case to court, you will be required to supply full particulars.",
          "particulars of sth Further particulars of this post can be found on our website."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a social event at which a group of people meet to talk, eat, drink, dance, etc., often in order to celebrate a special occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "a birthday party",
          "a farewell party",
          "a dinner party (= a small, sometimes formal party where a meal is eaten)",
          "UK a fancy-dress (US costume) party (= a party where people wear clothes that make them look like someone or something else)",
          "Peter has/gives/throws really wild parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization of people with particular political beliefs that competes in elections to try to win positions in local or national government:",
        "examples": [
          "the Democratic Party",
          "the Green party",
          "UK the Conservative party",
          "The party have just elected a new leader.",
          "He was elected as party leader in 2011.",
          "They contacted party members from across the nation to ask for their support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are involved in an activity together, especially a visit:",
        "examples": [
          "a party of tourists",
          "Most museums give a discount to school parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the people or groups of people involved in an official argument, arrangement, or similar situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN called on all parties in the conflict to take a positive stance towards the new peace initiative.",
          "It's often difficult to establish who the guilty party is following a traffic accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enjoy yourself by drinking and dancing, especially at a party:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's party!",
          "They partied till dawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social gathering at which people talk, eat, drink, and enjoy themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "a birthday party",
          "Sally is having a party at her place tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a political group with particular beliefs and aims and which supports members who are trying to get elected to public office:",
        "examples": [
          "the Democratic/Republican Party",
          "a political party"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular group of people who are involved in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I made a dinner reservation for a party of eight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the people or sides involved in a formal agreement or argument, esp. a legal one:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN called on all parties to lay down their arms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enjoy yourself at a party with others, esp. by drinking alcohol, dancing, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the people or groups of people involved in an official disagreement, arrangement, or similar situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Both parties were happy with the result of the negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are involved in an activity together, especially a visit:",
        "examples": [
          "A party of college students is visiting the factory today.",
          "Our restaurants offer a discount of 10% to parties of 10 or more.",
          "There will be 8 people in our party, so we'll need to book a table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social event where a group of people meet to talk, eat, etc., often in order to celebrate a special occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "We're having a farewell party for the sales manager.",
          "have/throw/give a party They're going to throw a party to celebrate a great year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization of people with particular political beliefs which competes in elections for positions in local or national government:",
        "examples": [
          "a political party",
          "the governing/ruling/opposition party",
          "the Democratic/Green/Conservative Party",
          "He was elected as party leader in 2011."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "parting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "done while leaving or separating:",
        "examples": [
          "a parting glance/remark"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when you are separated from another person, often for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "They'd had an amicable parting.",
          "The pain of parting had lessened over the years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line on someone's head, usually from front to back, made by brushing the hair in two different directions:",
        "examples": [
          "centre parting He had long, greasy hair with a centre parting.",
          "side parting She has short brown hair and a side parting.",
          "To easily refresh your hairstyle, try changing your parting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of leaving or of moving apart:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It was a sad parting, because we knew it was the last time we would see each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing that you are leaving a person or place:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave him a parting wave."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "partisan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strongly supporting a person, principle, or political party, often without considering or judging the matter very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience was very partisan, and refused to listen to her speech.",
          "partisan politics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in a country that has been defeated) a member of a secret armed force whose aim is to fight against an enemy that is controlling the country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who supports a person, principle, or political party",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving loyal support of a person, principle, or political party:",
        "examples": [
          "partisan politics"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "partition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vertical structure like a thin wall that separates one part of a room or building from another:",
        "examples": [
          "The partitions between the toilets were very thin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the dividing of a country into separate countries or areas of government:",
        "examples": [
          "The partition of India occurred in 1947."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide one part of a room from another with a thin wall:",
        "examples": [
          "Why don't you partition that large room into a lounge and a dining-room?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide a country into separate areas of government:",
        "examples": [
          "Ireland was partitioned in 1921."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the division of something into smaller parts, or something that divides a space:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The partition of the building into separate apartments brought in enough income that she could retire from her job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Partition is also the division of a country or region into two or more separate political units:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Both sides agreed to the partition of the disputed territory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A partition is also a wall that separates one part of a room or building from another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] These partitions between our desks allow us to work in relative privacy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin wall which is used to divide one part of a room, office, etc. from another part:",
        "examples": [
          "She works in an open-plan office with glass partitions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several parts into which a computerhard drive can be divided:",
        "examples": [
          "The operating systems are on different partitions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of dividing a country into separate political units:",
        "examples": [
          "The violence that followed partition led many people to leave India."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide one part of a room, office, etc. from another using partitions:",
        "examples": [
          "The main office was partitioned to provide space for more staff.",
          "partition sth off from sth A huge screen partitioned off the reception area from the entrance hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide a computer hard drive into separate parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Some versions of the software allow you to partition your hard drive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide something into two or more parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Member States were accused of trying to partition the market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "partly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to some degree, but not completely:",
        "examples": [
          "His attractiveness is partly due to his self-confidence.",
          "The house is partly owned by her father."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "partner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization you are closely involved with in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave up his job as a police officer after his partner was killed.",
          "The two companies are partners in a contract to build the new factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the owners of a company:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a partner in an insurance company/a law firm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person you are married to or living with as if married to them, or the person you are having a sexual relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "I've invited David and his partner over for dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a pair of dancers or one of a pair who are playing a sport or a game together, especially when the pair are playing as a team",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act as someone's partner in a sport, game, dance, or activity, or to choose someone to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "He said that Teddy was the best player he had ever partnered.",
          "Paul partnered with Laura during a dance class and they fell in love.",
          "Each hearing-impaired student is partnered with a hearing helper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join with another person or organization in a business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "They partnered with a British venture capital firm and formed Armada Skis.",
          "Three companies partnered to purchase 193,000 acres of land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of two people who do something together or are closely involved in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "Children, hold your partner’s hand when you cross the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A partner in a company is one of the owners.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A partner is also one of two people who dance together or who play a sport or a game together, esp. when they play as a team.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person’s partner can also be the person to whom someone is married, or to whom the person is not married but with whom they have a close relationship.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization you are closely involved with in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "Lauren opened the design studio with her business partner Myra.",
          "The two companies are partners in a contract to build a new power station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the owners of a company:",
        "examples": [
          "a partner in sth He's a partner in an accounting firm.",
          "a partner at sth She's a partner at a law firm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person you are married to or living with as if you were married, or the person you are having a sexual relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "This is my partner, Alex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company or person partners with another, they work together:",
        "examples": [
          "partner with sb/sth We've partnered with virtually every company in the industry over the years.",
          "As a long-term investor, I look forward to partnering with management and employees.",
          "We will not be buying any companies, as our policy is to partner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "partnered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act as someone's partner in a sport, game, dance, or activity, or to choose someone to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "He said that Teddy was the best player he had ever partnered.",
          "Paul partnered with Laura during a dance class and they fell in love.",
          "Each hearing-impaired student is partnered with a hearing helper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join with another person or organization in a business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "They partnered with a British venture capital firm and formed Armada Skis.",
          "Three companies partnered to purchase 193,000 acres of land."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "partners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization you are closely involved with in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave up his job as a police officer after his partner was killed.",
          "The two companies are partners in a contract to build the new factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the owners of a company:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a partner in an insurance company/a law firm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person you are married to or living with as if married to them, or the person you are having a sexual relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "I've invited David and his partner over for dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a pair of dancers or one of a pair who are playing a sport or a game together, especially when the pair are playing as a team",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act as someone's partner in a sport, game, dance, or activity, or to choose someone to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "He said that Teddy was the best player he had ever partnered.",
          "Paul partnered with Laura during a dance class and they fell in love.",
          "Each hearing-impaired student is partnered with a hearing helper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join with another person or organization in a business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "They partnered with a British venture capital firm and formed Armada Skis.",
          "Three companies partnered to purchase 193,000 acres of land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of two people who do something together or are closely involved in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "Children, hold your partner’s hand when you cross the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A partner in a company is one of the owners.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A partner is also one of two people who dance together or who play a sport or a game together, esp. when they play as a team.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person’s partner can also be the person to whom someone is married, or to whom the person is not married but with whom they have a close relationship.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization you are closely involved with in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "Lauren opened the design studio with her business partner Myra.",
          "The two companies are partners in a contract to build a new power station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the owners of a company:",
        "examples": [
          "a partner in sth He's a partner in an accounting firm.",
          "a partner at sth She's a partner at a law firm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person you are married to or living with as if you were married, or the person you are having a sexual relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "This is my partner, Alex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company or person partners with another, they work together:",
        "examples": [
          "partner with sb/sth We've partnered with virtually every company in the industry over the years.",
          "As a long-term investor, I look forward to partnering with management and employees.",
          "We will not be buying any companies, as our policy is to partner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "partnership": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being a partner",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that is owned by two or more people:",
        "examples": [
          "the John Lewis Partnership"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in cricket) the two batters from one team who are on on the field together and take turns to hit the ball and try to score runs (= points) against the other team; the period of time that these two players are on the field, or the number of runs that they score together :",
        "examples": [
          "Atherton and Gooch count as one of the best partnerships in English cricketing history.",
          "The partnership lasted most of the morning, before Kohli was finally bowled out.",
          "The two of them put together their country's highest partnership in one-day cricket - 237 runs, in fewer than 35 overs.",
          "partnership of Their partnership of 86 helped steer the Australians to victory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement between organizations, people, etc. to work together:",
        "examples": [
          "a partnership between sb/sth and sb/sth The government is promoting a partnership between the state and the private sector.",
          "a partnership with sb/sth The Symphony has announced a new partnership with the Seattle Young Artists Festival.",
          "build/develop/form a partnership The company has formed a partnership with a US marketing firm to try to break into that market.",
          "in partnership with sb/sth The university works in partnership with several local businesses.",
          "a partnership of sth The program is a local partnership of groups helping elementary students begin preparing for college.",
          "They have signed a strategic partnership agreement with a leading mobile operator.",
          "go/enter into a partnership He has entered into a business partnership with his former boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company which is owned by two or more people:",
        "examples": [
          "set up/establish/found a partnership The partnership he jointly founded, is emerging as one of the leading headhunters for senior board appointments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "partnerships": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being a partner",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that is owned by two or more people:",
        "examples": [
          "the John Lewis Partnership"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in cricket) the two batters from one team who are on on the field together and take turns to hit the ball and try to score runs (= points) against the other team; the period of time that these two players are on the field, or the number of runs that they score together :",
        "examples": [
          "Atherton and Gooch count as one of the best partnerships in English cricketing history.",
          "The partnership lasted most of the morning, before Kohli was finally bowled out.",
          "The two of them put together their country's highest partnership in one-day cricket - 237 runs, in fewer than 35 overs.",
          "partnership of Their partnership of 86 helped steer the Australians to victory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement between organizations, people, etc. to work together:",
        "examples": [
          "a partnership between sb/sth and sb/sth The government is promoting a partnership between the state and the private sector.",
          "a partnership with sb/sth The Symphony has announced a new partnership with the Seattle Young Artists Festival.",
          "build/develop/form a partnership The company has formed a partnership with a US marketing firm to try to break into that market.",
          "in partnership with sb/sth The university works in partnership with several local businesses.",
          "a partnership of sth The program is a local partnership of groups helping elementary students begin preparing for college.",
          "They have signed a strategic partnership agreement with a leading mobile operator.",
          "go/enter into a partnership He has entered into a business partnership with his former boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company which is owned by two or more people:",
        "examples": [
          "set up/establish/found a partnership The partnership he jointly founded, is emerging as one of the leading headhunters for senior board appointments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "partook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of partake",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "partridge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bird with a round body and a short tail that is sometimes hunted for food or for sport, or the meat of this bird",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "parts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "some but not all of a thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Part of my steak isn't cooked properly.",
          "Part of this form seems to be missing.",
          "I think part of her problem is that she doesn't listen carefully enough to what other people say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "partly, or to some degree:",
        "examples": [
          "The deadline for applications is being extended, in part because of the postal strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to an important degree:",
        "examples": [
          "How quickly we can finish the project depends in a large part on when we get the payments through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mostly or usually:",
        "examples": [
          "He was, for the most part, quite helpful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate piece of something, or a piece that combines with other pieces to form the whole of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We learned about all the different parts of the digestive system.",
          "The lower part of her spine was crushed in the accident.",
          "I think there's always a part of you that doubts what you're doing.",
          "Fresh fruit and vegetables form an essential/important part of a healthy diet.",
          "There'll be snow in parts (= particular areas) of the Midlands tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the pieces that together form a machine or some type of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "He works for a company that makes aircraft parts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single broadcast of a series of television or radio programmes or a division of a story:",
        "examples": [
          "Next week we publish part three of the president's diaries.",
          "The programme will be shown in two parts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of two or more equal, or almost equal, measures of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Mix one part of the medicine with three parts water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the characters in a film, play, or dance, or the words, actions, or movements that are said or done by that character:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a small part in the school play.",
          "She plays the part of the sexy blonde waitress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the music that a particular musician plays in a group",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to an area of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "We don't see many foreigners in these parts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be involved in an activity with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn't usually take part in any of the class activities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involvement in or responsibility for an activity, or action:",
        "examples": [
          "He admitted his part in the robbery.",
          "I want no part in/of your crazy plans!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line on someone's head made by brushing the hair in two different directions:",
        "examples": [
          "a centre/side part"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate or cause something or someone to separate:",
        "examples": [
          "The curtains parted, revealing a darkened stage.",
          "To be parted from him even for two days made her sad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you part your hair, you arrange it so that it falls on either side of your head by separating it with a line down the middle or on one side.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people part, they leave each other, often at the end of a relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm afraid we parted on very bad terms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "partly:",
        "examples": [
          "He's part African - his father was born in Somalia.",
          "The exam is part spoken and part written."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not total or complete:",
        "examples": [
          "He's (a) part owner of a racehorse.",
          "Part payment is better than no payment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "some but not all of something larger or greater:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I could only eat part of my dinner.",
          "[ C ] Parts of the movie were good.",
          "[ U ] Surgeons had to remove part of his lung.",
          "[ U ] Part of the problem is that she doesn’t like her boss very much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate piece or unit of something, esp. a piece that combines with other pieces to form the whole of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The garage stocks auto parts from all current car models."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A part is also one of two or more equal measures of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Mix one part vinegar with three parts olive oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A part is also a single broadcast of a series of television programs or a division of a story:",
        "examples": [
          "Part three will be broadcast Tuesday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involvement in or responsibility for an activity or action:",
        "examples": [
          "He admitted his part in the robbery.",
          "It was a mistake on Julia’s part (= she was responsible)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A part in a movie or play is one of its characters, or the words written for that character:",
        "examples": [
          "She plays the part of Lady Macbeth.",
          "Ben is learning his part for the school play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line formed by the hair on a person’s head where the hair is divided",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause to separate, or to come apart:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The curtains parted, revealing a darkened stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the pieces that together make a machine, a vehicle, or a piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory makes parts for the motor industry.",
          "auto/gun/missile parts"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "party": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a social event at which a group of people meet to talk, eat, drink, dance, etc., often in order to celebrate a special occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "a birthday party",
          "a farewell party",
          "a dinner party (= a small, sometimes formal party where a meal is eaten)",
          "UK a fancy-dress (US costume) party (= a party where people wear clothes that make them look like someone or something else)",
          "Peter has/gives/throws really wild parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization of people with particular political beliefs that competes in elections to try to win positions in local or national government:",
        "examples": [
          "the Democratic Party",
          "the Green party",
          "UK the Conservative party",
          "The party have just elected a new leader.",
          "He was elected as party leader in 2011.",
          "They contacted party members from across the nation to ask for their support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are involved in an activity together, especially a visit:",
        "examples": [
          "a party of tourists",
          "Most museums give a discount to school parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the people or groups of people involved in an official argument, arrangement, or similar situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN called on all parties in the conflict to take a positive stance towards the new peace initiative.",
          "It's often difficult to establish who the guilty party is following a traffic accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enjoy yourself by drinking and dancing, especially at a party:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's party!",
          "They partied till dawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social gathering at which people talk, eat, drink, and enjoy themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "a birthday party",
          "Sally is having a party at her place tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a political group with particular beliefs and aims and which supports members who are trying to get elected to public office:",
        "examples": [
          "the Democratic/Republican Party",
          "a political party"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular group of people who are involved in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I made a dinner reservation for a party of eight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the people or sides involved in a formal agreement or argument, esp. a legal one:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN called on all parties to lay down their arms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enjoy yourself at a party with others, esp. by drinking alcohol, dancing, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the people or groups of people involved in an official disagreement, arrangement, or similar situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Both parties were happy with the result of the negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are involved in an activity together, especially a visit:",
        "examples": [
          "A party of college students is visiting the factory today.",
          "Our restaurants offer a discount of 10% to parties of 10 or more.",
          "There will be 8 people in our party, so we'll need to book a table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social event where a group of people meet to talk, eat, etc., often in order to celebrate a special occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "We're having a farewell party for the sales manager.",
          "have/throw/give a party They're going to throw a party to celebrate a great year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization of people with particular political beliefs which competes in elections for positions in local or national government:",
        "examples": [
          "a political party",
          "the governing/ruling/opposition party",
          "the Democratic/Green/Conservative Party",
          "He was elected as party leader in 2011."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "partying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of enjoying yourself, especially at a party, for example by drinking alcohol and dancing:",
        "examples": [
          "His love of partying is legendary.",
          "She pops down for a meeting and likes what she sees - wild partying and champagne flowing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a father:",
        "examples": [
          "I miss my pa.",
          "[ as form of address ] Thanks, Pa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for per annum (= each year):",
        "examples": [
          "a salary of $120,000 p.a."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for personal assistant: someone whose job is helping someone in a higher position, especially by writing letters, arranging meetings, and making phone calls:",
        "examples": [
          "PA to Chris works as a PA to the chief executive officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for physician associate and, in the US, physician assistant: a trained medical worker who works with doctors as part of a team, and can give a range of treatments and health care services:",
        "examples": [
          "My primary care physician wasn't in, so I saw the PA.",
          "Instead of a physician looking after 100 patients, with a PA he or she may be able to look after 180 patients with physician oversight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for public address system: equipment for making sound, especially someone's voice, louder in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "on the PA They've just announced on the PA that our flight's been delayed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for pulmonary artery (= the artery that carries dexogygenated blood from the heart to the lungs)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Pennsylvania: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "father:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know where pa went?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for pascal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for personal assistant: someone whose job is helping someone in a higher position, especially by writing letters, arranging meetings, and making phone calls:",
        "examples": [
          "PA to sb She is PA to the director of the organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for public address system: a system used to make announcements or play music in public places",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "The illustration assumes investment growth of just 1% p.a. after inflation and charges."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pashtun": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of people who speak Pashto, a language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan:",
        "examples": [
          "His family, descended from Pashtuns , hasn't spoken their language for generations.",
          "Hekmatyar is an ethnic Pashtun born in the northern province of Kunduz."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to a group of people who speak Pashto, a language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan, or relating to these people:",
        "examples": [
          "He married a Pashtun woman.",
          "Karzai is from the heavily Pashtun south of the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go past something or someone or move in relation to it, him, or her:",
        "examples": [
          "I passed him on the stairs this morning.",
          "You should only pass a slower vehicle if it is safe to do so.",
          "If you pass a supermarket, could you get me some milk?",
          "I was just passing by (= going past the place where you are), so I thought I'd drop in for a chat.",
          "A momentary look of anxiety passed across his face.",
          "A cloud passed over the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past a particular point in time:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't buy goods that have passed their sell-by date."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past something by being greater in amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's turnover is expected to pass the $10 million mark by the end of this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say a state or feeling will pass, you mean it will disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't worry, his depression is only temporary - it'll soon pass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be successful in an exam, course, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Guess what? I've passed my driving test!",
          "The exam is so hard that only five percent of all applicants pass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you pass the salt please?",
          "I asked if I could see the letter, so she passed it to me reluctantly.",
          "[ + two objects ] Gerald passed me the note./Gerald passed the note to me.",
          "Genes are the means by which parents' characteristics are passed on to their children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports, if you pass the ball, you kick, throw, or hit it to someone in your team.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you pass money, you give someone false or stolen money without telling them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] I haven't trusted him since he passed me a forged $100 bill.",
          "She was arrested for passing stolen cheques."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When time passes, it goes past:",
        "examples": [
          "Time seems to pass (by) so slowly when you're bored.",
          "I was a little worried about the party, but the evening passed without any great disasters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you pass a period of time, you do something to stop yourself being bored during that period:",
        "examples": [
          "The visitors pass their days swimming, windsurfing, and playing volleyball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an official group of people) to give approval to something, especially by voting to make it law:",
        "examples": [
          "The government passed a law to restrict the sale of guns.",
          "The food supplement had been passed as safe for human consumption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a judgment or opinion about something, especially someone else's behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "As a convicted criminal, he's in no position to pass judgment (on the rest of us)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say officially, as a judge, what a criminal's official punishment will be",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die:",
        "examples": [
          "After she passed, the doctors wanted to do an autopsy.",
          "His wife was at his side when he passed peacefully this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove waste from the body:",
        "examples": [
          "to pass urine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have blood in your urine or faeces (= solid waste):",
        "examples": [
          "If you pass blood, you should go and see your doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose not to play in a part of a game or not to answer a question in a quiz",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change from one state to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Wax passes from solid to liquid when you heat it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a successful result in an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "Jon Hill achieved two grade A passes at A-level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a successful result in a course or exam for which the student will not be given a mark:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a pass in my Literature course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement of the ball from one player to another member of the same team in a team sport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document or ticket showing that you have the right to go somewhere or use a particular form of transport:",
        "examples": [
          "a bus pass",
          "a boarding pass",
          "My guest pass allows me to use the club's facilities free of charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document that allows a student to leave a class for a particular reason:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a pass to go to the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a path or road between or over mountains:",
        "examples": [
          "a mountain pass"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone reads through a text, especially in order to edit it (= make changes to it):",
        "examples": [
          "I'm now doing my editing pass on the document.",
          "Don't try to memorize everything. Don't try to get every detail on the first pass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult or unpleasant condition:",
        "examples": [
          "If I'd been aware things had reached such a pass, I'd have told the police.",
          "UK It's come to a pretty pass (= it's a bad situation) when you can't even have a few quiet drinks with some friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to or touch someone in a way that shows you would like to start a sexual relationship with them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past or move beyond something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A car passed us doing 70 miles per hour.",
          "[ I ] I was just passing by and stopped to say hello."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to go around, across, through, etc., something else, or to be positioned in such a way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Pass the wire through the slot and pull it out from the other side.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The causeway passes across the bay and takes you to the mainland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Please pass the bread."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In team sports played with a ball, if you pass, you throw, kick, or hit the ball to someone on your team.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be successful in a test, exam, or course, or to judge someone as having been successful in it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The professor said that if I passed the final exam, she’ll pass me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past or through a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The hours passed quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to approve or be approved by a group having authority, esp. by voting:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The bill passed both houses of Congress and was signed by the president.",
          "[ I ] The bill passed unanimously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose not to do, have, take part in, or take a turn at something:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I’ll pass on going to the movies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be accepted as being something that you are not, esp. something better or more attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Marion looks so young she could pass for 30.",
          "Do this jacket and skirt match well enough to pass as a suit?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document or ticket showing that you have the right to go somewhere or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "We bought three-day passes to the amusement park.",
          "The children get bus passes to travel to and from school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark given to show that a student has successfully completed a course or an exam",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving or sending the ball to another player on your own team:",
        "examples": [
          "The receiver dropped the pass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past something or someone or move in relation to it or them:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just passing by, so I thought I'd drop in for a chat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past a particular point in time:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't buy goods which have passed their sell-by date."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past something by being greater in amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "As the world's largest convenience store chain, it just passed McDonald's in the number of worldwide outlets.",
          "pass the $1m/€100m/£10bn, etc. mark The company is expected to pass the $10m mark by the end of this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you say a situation or feeling will pass, you mean it will disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "We're in a difficult economic situation, but it will pass eventually."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be successful in an examination, course, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "All interviewees need to pass a basic math and literacy test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you pass me that file, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you pass money, you give someone false or stolen money without telling them:",
        "examples": [
          "Police have warned businesses that someone is passing stolen checks in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when time passes, it goes past:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of time has passed since we opened our first store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you pass time, you spend time doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "With more people passing time in the terminal, airport officials try to make them comfortable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give approval to something, especially by voting to make it law:",
        "examples": [
          "California passed a law in September to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 25%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose not to answer a question:",
        "examples": [
          "pass on sth Asked whether he thought the FA should intervene, he replied diplomatically: 'Can I pass on this one?'"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change from one condition to another:",
        "examples": [
          "pass from sth to sth As new electronic gadgets fall in price, they pass from a niche product to a mass product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document or ticket which shows that you have the right to go somewhere or use a particular form of transport:",
        "examples": [
          "a parking/security/visitor's pass Sign in at reception and they will give you a visitor's pass.",
          "an annual/season/three-day pass Frequent visitors of national forests can save money by buying an annual pass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a successful result in an examination:",
        "examples": [
          "This candidate got 4 grade A passes at A-level."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "passable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "possible to travel on:",
        "examples": [
          "Because of the heavy snow, roads in the area were passable only with care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "satisfactory but not excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "Mary can speak passable Russian."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "satisfactory but not excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "Angie can speak passable Russian."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be traveled on or through:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s snowing, but the roads are passable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "passage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a usually long and narrow part of a building with rooms on one or both sides, or a covered path that connects places:",
        "examples": [
          "A narrow passage led directly through the house into the garden.",
          "The bathroom's on the right at the end of the passage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow part of the body through which something goes:",
        "examples": [
          "the nasal passages",
          "the anal passage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of writing or music that is part of a larger piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "Several passages from the book were printed in a national newspaper before it was published."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "travel, especially as a way of escape:",
        "examples": [
          "The gunman demanded a plane and safe passage to an unspecified destination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey, especially over the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "He had booked his passage to Rio de Janeiro."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do work on a ship during your trip instead of paying for a ticket:",
        "examples": [
          "He was allowed to work his passage from the port of Perth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of moving through somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Many meteors disintegrate during their passage through the atmosphere.",
          "The government prohibits the passage of foreign troops and planes across its territory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of time going past:",
        "examples": [
          "Memories fade with the passage of time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official approval of something, especially a new law:",
        "examples": [
          "He again urged passage of a constitutional amendment outlawing abortion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually long and narrow part of a building with rooms on one or both sides, or an enclosed path that connects places:",
        "examples": [
          "A narrow passage led through the house to the yard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A passage is also an entrance or opening:",
        "examples": [
          "the nasal passages"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of writing or music that is part of a larger piece:",
        "examples": [
          "a short passage for a trumpet solo"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to travel or to leave a place:",
        "examples": [
          "We booked passage on a cruise ship.",
          "He was guaranteed safe passage to the border."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually long and narrow part of a building with rooms on one or both sides, or a covered path which connects places:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a passage on the side of the building – the maintenance department is along there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of writing that is part of a larger piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "There's one passage in the report which seems incorrect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of moving through a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite security checks, our passage through the airport was fairly quick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that time passes:",
        "examples": [
          "The directors are hopeful that, with the passage of time, trading conditions will improve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official approval of something, especially a new law:",
        "examples": [
          "passage of sth Protesters are opposing passage of the new energy bill through parliament."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "passages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a usually long and narrow part of a building with rooms on one or both sides, or a covered path that connects places:",
        "examples": [
          "A narrow passage led directly through the house into the garden.",
          "The bathroom's on the right at the end of the passage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow part of the body through which something goes:",
        "examples": [
          "the nasal passages",
          "the anal passage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of writing or music that is part of a larger piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "Several passages from the book were printed in a national newspaper before it was published."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "travel, especially as a way of escape:",
        "examples": [
          "The gunman demanded a plane and safe passage to an unspecified destination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey, especially over the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "He had booked his passage to Rio de Janeiro."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do work on a ship during your trip instead of paying for a ticket:",
        "examples": [
          "He was allowed to work his passage from the port of Perth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of moving through somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Many meteors disintegrate during their passage through the atmosphere.",
          "The government prohibits the passage of foreign troops and planes across its territory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of time going past:",
        "examples": [
          "Memories fade with the passage of time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official approval of something, especially a new law:",
        "examples": [
          "He again urged passage of a constitutional amendment outlawing abortion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually long and narrow part of a building with rooms on one or both sides, or an enclosed path that connects places:",
        "examples": [
          "A narrow passage led through the house to the yard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A passage is also an entrance or opening:",
        "examples": [
          "the nasal passages"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of writing or music that is part of a larger piece:",
        "examples": [
          "a short passage for a trumpet solo"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to travel or to leave a place:",
        "examples": [
          "We booked passage on a cruise ship.",
          "He was guaranteed safe passage to the border."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually long and narrow part of a building with rooms on one or both sides, or a covered path which connects places:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a passage on the side of the building – the maintenance department is along there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of writing that is part of a larger piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "There's one passage in the report which seems incorrect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of moving through a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite security checks, our passage through the airport was fairly quick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that time passes:",
        "examples": [
          "The directors are hopeful that, with the passage of time, trading conditions will improve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official approval of something, especially a new law:",
        "examples": [
          "passage of sth Protesters are opposing passage of the new energy bill through parliament."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "passageway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "passageways": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "passe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "no longer fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "Wines from that region were quite popular for a while, but now they're rather passé."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no longer fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "Writing personal letters, unfortunately, is passé."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "passed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past something or someone or move in relation to it, him, or her:",
        "examples": [
          "I passed him on the stairs this morning.",
          "You should only pass a slower vehicle if it is safe to do so.",
          "If you pass a supermarket, could you get me some milk?",
          "I was just passing by (= going past the place where you are), so I thought I'd drop in for a chat.",
          "A momentary look of anxiety passed across his face.",
          "A cloud passed over the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past a particular point in time:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't buy goods that have passed their sell-by date."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past something by being greater in amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's turnover is expected to pass the $10 million mark by the end of this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say a state or feeling will pass, you mean it will disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't worry, his depression is only temporary - it'll soon pass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be successful in an exam, course, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Guess what? I've passed my driving test!",
          "The exam is so hard that only five percent of all applicants pass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you pass the salt please?",
          "I asked if I could see the letter, so she passed it to me reluctantly.",
          "[ + two objects ] Gerald passed me the note./Gerald passed the note to me.",
          "Genes are the means by which parents' characteristics are passed on to their children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports, if you pass the ball, you kick, throw, or hit it to someone in your team.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you pass money, you give someone false or stolen money without telling them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] I haven't trusted him since he passed me a forged $100 bill.",
          "She was arrested for passing stolen cheques."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When time passes, it goes past:",
        "examples": [
          "Time seems to pass (by) so slowly when you're bored.",
          "I was a little worried about the party, but the evening passed without any great disasters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you pass a period of time, you do something to stop yourself being bored during that period:",
        "examples": [
          "The visitors pass their days swimming, windsurfing, and playing volleyball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an official group of people) to give approval to something, especially by voting to make it law:",
        "examples": [
          "The government passed a law to restrict the sale of guns.",
          "The food supplement had been passed as safe for human consumption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a judgment or opinion about something, especially someone else's behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "As a convicted criminal, he's in no position to pass judgment (on the rest of us)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say officially, as a judge, what a criminal's official punishment will be",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die:",
        "examples": [
          "After she passed, the doctors wanted to do an autopsy.",
          "His wife was at his side when he passed peacefully this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove waste from the body:",
        "examples": [
          "to pass urine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have blood in your urine or faeces (= solid waste):",
        "examples": [
          "If you pass blood, you should go and see your doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose not to play in a part of a game or not to answer a question in a quiz",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change from one state to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Wax passes from solid to liquid when you heat it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "passenger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is travelling in a vehicle but is not driving it, flying it, or working on it:",
        "examples": [
          "airline/rail/train/car passengers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a train carrying people rather than goods:",
        "examples": [
          "Two passenger trains were involved in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is traveling in a vehicle but is not operating it or working as an employee in it:",
        "examples": [
          "airline passengers",
          "Taxis are allowed to carry no more than four passengers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is travelling in a vehicle, or on a train or plane, but is not driving it, flying it, or working on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Airlines report that passenger numbers are down.",
          "The report said light trucks on average emit 38 percent more carbon dioxide than passenger cars.",
          "airline/rail/car passengers",
          "a passenger jet/flight/plane"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not work as hard as others in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Most modern law firms realise that they simply cannot afford to carry any passengers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "passengers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is travelling in a vehicle but is not driving it, flying it, or working on it:",
        "examples": [
          "airline/rail/train/car passengers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a train carrying people rather than goods:",
        "examples": [
          "Two passenger trains were involved in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is traveling in a vehicle but is not operating it or working as an employee in it:",
        "examples": [
          "airline passengers",
          "Taxis are allowed to carry no more than four passengers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is travelling in a vehicle, or on a train or plane, but is not driving it, flying it, or working on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Airlines report that passenger numbers are down.",
          "The report said light trucks on average emit 38 percent more carbon dioxide than passenger cars.",
          "airline/rail/car passengers",
          "a passenger jet/flight/plane"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not work as hard as others in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Most modern law firms realise that they simply cannot afford to carry any passengers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "passes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go past something or someone or move in relation to it, him, or her:",
        "examples": [
          "I passed him on the stairs this morning.",
          "You should only pass a slower vehicle if it is safe to do so.",
          "If you pass a supermarket, could you get me some milk?",
          "I was just passing by (= going past the place where you are), so I thought I'd drop in for a chat.",
          "A momentary look of anxiety passed across his face.",
          "A cloud passed over the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past a particular point in time:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't buy goods that have passed their sell-by date."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past something by being greater in amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's turnover is expected to pass the $10 million mark by the end of this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say a state or feeling will pass, you mean it will disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't worry, his depression is only temporary - it'll soon pass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be successful in an exam, course, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Guess what? I've passed my driving test!",
          "The exam is so hard that only five percent of all applicants pass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you pass the salt please?",
          "I asked if I could see the letter, so she passed it to me reluctantly.",
          "[ + two objects ] Gerald passed me the note./Gerald passed the note to me.",
          "Genes are the means by which parents' characteristics are passed on to their children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports, if you pass the ball, you kick, throw, or hit it to someone in your team.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you pass money, you give someone false or stolen money without telling them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] I haven't trusted him since he passed me a forged $100 bill.",
          "She was arrested for passing stolen cheques."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When time passes, it goes past:",
        "examples": [
          "Time seems to pass (by) so slowly when you're bored.",
          "I was a little worried about the party, but the evening passed without any great disasters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you pass a period of time, you do something to stop yourself being bored during that period:",
        "examples": [
          "The visitors pass their days swimming, windsurfing, and playing volleyball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an official group of people) to give approval to something, especially by voting to make it law:",
        "examples": [
          "The government passed a law to restrict the sale of guns.",
          "The food supplement had been passed as safe for human consumption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a judgment or opinion about something, especially someone else's behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "As a convicted criminal, he's in no position to pass judgment (on the rest of us)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say officially, as a judge, what a criminal's official punishment will be",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die:",
        "examples": [
          "After she passed, the doctors wanted to do an autopsy.",
          "His wife was at his side when he passed peacefully this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove waste from the body:",
        "examples": [
          "to pass urine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have blood in your urine or faeces (= solid waste):",
        "examples": [
          "If you pass blood, you should go and see your doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose not to play in a part of a game or not to answer a question in a quiz",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change from one state to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Wax passes from solid to liquid when you heat it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a successful result in an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "Jon Hill achieved two grade A passes at A-level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a successful result in a course or exam for which the student will not be given a mark:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a pass in my Literature course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement of the ball from one player to another member of the same team in a team sport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document or ticket showing that you have the right to go somewhere or use a particular form of transport:",
        "examples": [
          "a bus pass",
          "a boarding pass",
          "My guest pass allows me to use the club's facilities free of charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document that allows a student to leave a class for a particular reason:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a pass to go to the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a path or road between or over mountains:",
        "examples": [
          "a mountain pass"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone reads through a text, especially in order to edit it (= make changes to it):",
        "examples": [
          "I'm now doing my editing pass on the document.",
          "Don't try to memorize everything. Don't try to get every detail on the first pass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult or unpleasant condition:",
        "examples": [
          "If I'd been aware things had reached such a pass, I'd have told the police.",
          "UK It's come to a pretty pass (= it's a bad situation) when you can't even have a few quiet drinks with some friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to or touch someone in a way that shows you would like to start a sexual relationship with them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past or move beyond something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A car passed us doing 70 miles per hour.",
          "[ I ] I was just passing by and stopped to say hello."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to go around, across, through, etc., something else, or to be positioned in such a way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Pass the wire through the slot and pull it out from the other side.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The causeway passes across the bay and takes you to the mainland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Please pass the bread."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In team sports played with a ball, if you pass, you throw, kick, or hit the ball to someone on your team.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be successful in a test, exam, or course, or to judge someone as having been successful in it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The professor said that if I passed the final exam, she’ll pass me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past or through a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The hours passed quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to approve or be approved by a group having authority, esp. by voting:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The bill passed both houses of Congress and was signed by the president.",
          "[ I ] The bill passed unanimously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose not to do, have, take part in, or take a turn at something:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I’ll pass on going to the movies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be accepted as being something that you are not, esp. something better or more attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Marion looks so young she could pass for 30.",
          "Do this jacket and skirt match well enough to pass as a suit?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document or ticket showing that you have the right to go somewhere or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "We bought three-day passes to the amusement park.",
          "The children get bus passes to travel to and from school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark given to show that a student has successfully completed a course or an exam",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving or sending the ball to another player on your own team:",
        "examples": [
          "The receiver dropped the pass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past something or someone or move in relation to it or them:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just passing by, so I thought I'd drop in for a chat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past a particular point in time:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't buy goods which have passed their sell-by date."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go past something by being greater in amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "As the world's largest convenience store chain, it just passed McDonald's in the number of worldwide outlets.",
          "pass the $1m/€100m/£10bn, etc. mark The company is expected to pass the $10m mark by the end of this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you say a situation or feeling will pass, you mean it will disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "We're in a difficult economic situation, but it will pass eventually."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be successful in an examination, course, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "All interviewees need to pass a basic math and literacy test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you pass me that file, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you pass money, you give someone false or stolen money without telling them:",
        "examples": [
          "Police have warned businesses that someone is passing stolen checks in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when time passes, it goes past:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of time has passed since we opened our first store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you pass time, you spend time doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "With more people passing time in the terminal, airport officials try to make them comfortable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give approval to something, especially by voting to make it law:",
        "examples": [
          "California passed a law in September to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 25%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose not to answer a question:",
        "examples": [
          "pass on sth Asked whether he thought the FA should intervene, he replied diplomatically: 'Can I pass on this one?'"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change from one condition to another:",
        "examples": [
          "pass from sth to sth As new electronic gadgets fall in price, they pass from a niche product to a mass product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document or ticket which shows that you have the right to go somewhere or use a particular form of transport:",
        "examples": [
          "a parking/security/visitor's pass Sign in at reception and they will give you a visitor's pass.",
          "an annual/season/three-day pass Frequent visitors of national forests can save money by buying an annual pass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a successful result in an examination:",
        "examples": [
          "This candidate got 4 grade A passes at A-level."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "passing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in sport, the act of kicking, throwing, or hitting the ball to someone in your own team:",
        "examples": [
          "Accurate passing is key in netball.",
          "There was some slick passing in midfield.",
          "The quarterback is near the top of the league in passing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "To me, it's like the passing of a baton.",
          "His method is to organize the passing of a bribe at the official's home.",
          "There were multiple passings of the collection plate around the congregation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of saying officially, as a judge, what a criminal's official punishment will be:",
        "examples": [
          "The Court has the power to suspend the passing of sentence.",
          "This kind of behaviour will not be tolerated and the only way that can be made plain is by the passing of a custodial sentence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving approval to something, especially by voting to make it law:",
        "examples": [
          "The Financial Times reported the passing of a banking act intended to speed the privatization of Hungary's banks.",
          "Foxhunters' Chase will continue to be so named despite the passing of a bill to outlaw fox hunting.",
          "There have been enough passings of stupid laws."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of being successful in an exam, a course, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Academic credits refer to credits earned upon the successful passing of a course.",
          "The news that a certain amount of legal knowledge would be required, and even the passing of a few exams, killed their interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of going past a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Ahead, a closed level-crossing gate promised the imminent passing of a train.",
          "The leaves on a tree tremble at the passing of a breath of wind.",
          "He must depart from the slight path that his passings have worn in the rock surface."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of going past a particular point in time:",
        "examples": [
          "The moves follow the passing of yesterday's 5pm deadline for bids.",
          "The safe homecoming represented the passing of a critical milestone for NASA."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is said in passing, it is said while talking about something else and is not the main subject of a conversation:",
        "examples": [
          "When asked if he had told the police about the incident, Mr Banks said he had mentioned it in passing to a detective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of time passing:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents seem to have mellowed with the passing of the years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the death or end of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Ten years after her death, the public still mourns her passing.",
          "the passing of the old year",
          "There have been a few tragic passings this year in our family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a person who belongs to a particular group is believed by other people to be a member of a different group, for example a different race:",
        "examples": [
          "Reasons for passing are deeply individual.",
          "racial passing Most often, racial passing means black passing for white, usually out of economic or social necessity.",
          "Passing as straight is not something I choose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving past:",
        "examples": [
          "A passing motorist stopped and gave her a lift to the nearby town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lasting only for a short time and not important or complete:",
        "examples": [
          "passing glance I gave the restaurant a passing glance as I walked by, but I didn't notice who was in there.",
          "The matter is only of passing scientific interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a period of time that is going past:",
        "examples": [
          "with each/every passing The situation seems to become more hopeless with each/every passing day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone’s death:",
        "examples": [
          "We note with sorrow the passing of Raymond Wilson, a member of the board."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "passion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very powerful feeling, for example of sexual attraction, love, hate, anger, or other emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "Football arouses a good deal of passion among its fans.",
          "At school, his early interest in music developed into an abiding passion.",
          "Politics and philosophy were his lifelong passions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extreme interest in or wish for doing something, such as a hobby, activity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Anton has a consuming passion for science fiction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very powerful feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "Touch a man's property and his passions are immediately aroused."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Christianity, the suffering and death of Jesus Christ",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful emotion or its expression, esp. the emotion of love, anger, or hate:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] romantic passion",
          "[ C ] Passions were running high in the aftermath of the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you are strongly interested in and enjoy:",
        "examples": [
          "She has two passions in life – her cats and opera."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "passionate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having very strong feelings or emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "a passionate speech",
          "The child's mother made a passionate plea for help.",
          "Joe is passionate about baseball (= he likes it very much)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having, showing, or involving strong sexual feelings :",
        "examples": [
          "The Italians are said to be the most passionate people in Europe.",
          "a passionate kiss/embrace"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "a passionate speech"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "passionately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows that you have very strong feelings or emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "Ann has always believed passionately in women's rights.",
          "I feel passionately that I did the right thing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows strong sexual feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "I walked into the room and found them kissing passionately.",
          "The two fall immediately and passionately in love."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "passionless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without any passion:",
        "examples": [
          "They had a passionless marriage.",
          "This music is passionless."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "passions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very powerful feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "Touch a man's property and his passions are immediately aroused.",
          "People sometimes forget that she is a human being with passions and fears.",
          "The issue of gun control provokes strong passions on both sides of the debate.",
          "It is an issue that arouses fierce passions.",
          "He was often unable to govern his passions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "passive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "The passive form of a verb is being used when the grammatical subject is the person or thing that experiences the effect of an action, rather than the person or thing that causes the effect:",
        "examples": [
          "'He was released from prison' is a passive sentence.",
          "In the sentence \"He was hit by the ball\", \"was hit\" is in the passive voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not acting to influence or change a situation; allowing other people to be in control:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very passive in the relationship.",
          "Traditionally in many professions women have been confined to more passive roles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Passive income is money that you earn without having to work for it every day, for example money that you receive from renting out a property. :",
        "examples": [
          "Buying a second home can provide a rental that you can use to create passive income.",
          "You collect passive income from certain businesses in which you aren't an active participant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the form of a verb used when the grammatical subject is the person or thing that experiences the effect of an action, rather than the person or thing that causes the effect:",
        "examples": [
          "When changed into the passive, \"The dog chased the cat\" becomes \"The cat was chased by the dog\".",
          "Passives are much more common in Sesotho than in English."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not reacting to what happens, or not acting or taking part:",
        "examples": [
          "They attack people who are too weak or too passive to resist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "describing a verb or sentence in which the subject is the person or thing to which something stated is done:",
        "examples": [
          "In the sentence \"I was given a gift by Alex,\" the verb \"give\" is passive, or in the passive voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not acting to influence or change a situation, but allowing others to be in control:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the interviewers asked most of the questions, and the other took a more passive role.",
          "Interactive TV technology makes passive viewers into active participants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "passport": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official document containing personal information and usually a photograph that allows a person to travel to foreign countries and to prove who they are:",
        "examples": [
          "Many refugees have arrived at the border without passports.",
          "on a passport He was a German, travelling on a Swiss passport.",
          "passport control The system failure caused major delays at passport control (= the place where travellers' passports are examined).",
          "passport photo Your passport photo must comply with international guidelines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document showing information about an animal, its health, and its vaccinations (= substances that have been put into its body to prevent it getting a disease). This document also allows the animal to be taken into foreign countries. :",
        "examples": [
          "pet passport The system of pet passports has been welcomed by pet owners as it now means that a single document is all that is needed for pets to travel around the EU.",
          "In the UK all cattle, bison and buffalo must have passports, which are unique to the animal and stay with it for its entire life.",
          "cattle passport The farmer had failed to apply for cattle passports - which help to trace animal movement - for 24 beasts, rendering them valueless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document showing that a person has had a vaccination against a particular disease (= has had a substance put into their body to prevent them getting the disease). The document allows a person to travel to foreign countries or to enter certain places:",
        "examples": [
          "vaccine passport The NHS App is now available to use as a vaccine passport.",
          "vaccination passport In the past, the government said it did not intend to launch a nationwide vaccination passport.",
          "covid passport Some countries have already implemented their own versions of a Covid passport which has allowed people to attend large scale events.",
          "Keep track of your child's immunizations with this specially designed passport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a certain way of getting something you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Many students opt for business studies simply because it sounds like a passport to a good job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document provided by the government of a particular country which shows that the owner is a citizen of that country and allows that person to travel to foreign countries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document containing personal information and a photograph, which allows you to travel to foreign countries and proves who you are:",
        "examples": [
          "a passport photo"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very effective way of getting something you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Many students opt for business studies simply because it sounds like a passport to a good job.",
          "A degree from that university is seen as a passport to success."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "passports": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official document containing personal information and usually a photograph that allows a person to travel to foreign countries and to prove who they are:",
        "examples": [
          "Many refugees have arrived at the border without passports.",
          "on a passport He was a German, travelling on a Swiss passport.",
          "passport control The system failure caused major delays at passport control (= the place where travellers' passports are examined).",
          "passport photo Your passport photo must comply with international guidelines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document showing information about an animal, its health, and its vaccinations (= substances that have been put into its body to prevent it getting a disease). This document also allows the animal to be taken into foreign countries. :",
        "examples": [
          "pet passport The system of pet passports has been welcomed by pet owners as it now means that a single document is all that is needed for pets to travel around the EU.",
          "In the UK all cattle, bison and buffalo must have passports, which are unique to the animal and stay with it for its entire life.",
          "cattle passport The farmer had failed to apply for cattle passports - which help to trace animal movement - for 24 beasts, rendering them valueless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document showing that a person has had a vaccination against a particular disease (= has had a substance put into their body to prevent them getting the disease). The document allows a person to travel to foreign countries or to enter certain places:",
        "examples": [
          "vaccine passport The NHS App is now available to use as a vaccine passport.",
          "vaccination passport In the past, the government said it did not intend to launch a nationwide vaccination passport.",
          "covid passport Some countries have already implemented their own versions of a Covid passport which has allowed people to attend large scale events.",
          "Keep track of your child's immunizations with this specially designed passport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a certain way of getting something you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Many students opt for business studies simply because it sounds like a passport to a good job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document provided by the government of a particular country which shows that the owner is a citizen of that country and allows that person to travel to foreign countries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document containing personal information and a photograph, which allows you to travel to foreign countries and proves who you are:",
        "examples": [
          "a passport photo"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very effective way of getting something you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Many students opt for business studies simply because it sounds like a passport to a good job.",
          "A degree from that university is seen as a passport to success."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "password": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a secret word or combination of letters or numbers, used for communicating with another person or with a computer to prove who you are:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't let you in unless you give the password.",
          "You can't gain access to the computer system without entering your password."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a secret word or phrase that is used to obtain access to a place, information, or a computer system",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a secret word or combination of letters and numbers that you use to prove who you are when you use a computer, website, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to enter your username and password to access the intranet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "passwords": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a secret word or combination of letters or numbers, used for communicating with another person or with a computer to prove who you are:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't let you in unless you give the password.",
          "You can't gain access to the computer system without entering your password."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a secret word or phrase that is used to obtain access to a place, information, or a computer system",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a secret word or combination of letters and numbers that you use to prove who you are when you use a computer, website, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to enter your username and password to access the intranet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "past": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in or to a position that is further than a particular point:",
        "examples": [
          "I live on Station Road, just past the post office.",
          "go past Three boys went past us on mountain bikes.",
          "Was that Peter who just jogged past in those bright pink shorts?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say what the time is when it is a particular number of minutes after an hour:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Do you have the time?\" \"Yes, it's five/ten/a quarter/twenty/twenty-five/half past three.\"",
          "I need to leave at twenty past or I'll miss that train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "above a particular age or further than a particular point:",
        "examples": [
          "She's past the age where she needs a babysitter.",
          "past caring Do what you want, I'm past caring (= I don't care any longer)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a period of time before and until the present:",
        "examples": [
          "in the past The average temperature worldwide has risen by about one degree Fahrenheit in the past 100 years.",
          "for the past I've been walking three miles a day for the past 30 years.",
          "over the past He was the fifth climber to die on these mountains over the past two days.",
          "in years past In years past (= many years ago) even visiting the next village was considered a long journey.",
          "in centuries past The museum gives an idea of how people lived in centuries past (= in previous centuries)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having happened or existed before now:",
        "examples": [
          "past experience I know from past experience that you can't judge by appearances.",
          "past life The prime minister's family have been instructed not to discuss his past life with the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "finished:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm feeling much better now that the cold weather is past."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the past tense:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Must\" does not have a past form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period before and until, but not including, the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "Evolution can explain the past, but it can never predict the future.",
          "in the past In the past, this sort of work was all done by hand.",
          "of the past By winning the 1500 metres, he joins some of the great names of the past."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of someone's life in which they did unacceptable or dishonest things:",
        "examples": [
          "with a past He's a man with a past.",
          "His parents didn't want him to marry a woman with a past.",
          "Emigrating was an attractive option for someone with a past they wanted to leave behind.",
          "have a past She had a past and she didn't care who knew about it.",
          "People in the village knew he had a past and were wary of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the form of a verb used to describe actions, events, or states that happened or existed before the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "The past of \"change\" is \"changed\".",
          "Put these sentences into the past, for example \"I go to work\" should become \"I went to work.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period before and until, but not including, the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] In the past, a streetcar line ran down 13th Avenue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your past is your life before the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He never talks about his past."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the tense used to describe actions, events, or states that happened or existed before the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "The past tense of \"change\" is \"changed.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on the far side of something, or from one side to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "They live just past the post office.",
          "Three boys went past us on bikes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "beyond or above a particular point:",
        "examples": [
          "Melissa is past the age where she needs a babysitter.",
          "It’s already past noon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "above a particular age or outside a stated limit:",
        "examples": [
          "More and more people are working until past retirement age.",
          "We're past the point where losing a couple of employees will save us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "during a period of time before and until the present:",
        "examples": [
          "Our costs have risen by 15% in the past year.",
          "He's managed the sales department for the past 10 years.",
          "We've been discussing the issue over the past few days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having happened or existed before now:",
        "examples": [
          "I know from past experience that this campaign will work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pasta": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a food made from flour, water, and sometimes egg, that is cooked and usually served with a sauce. It is made in various shapes that have different names:",
        "examples": [
          "Spaghetti, lasagne, ravioli, and cannelloni are all types of pasta."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a food made of flour, water, and sometimes egg which is formed into a variety of shapes that are hard when dry and soft when cooked",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "paste": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick soft sticky substance made by mixing a liquid with a powder, especially to make a type of glue:",
        "examples": [
          "flour-and-water paste",
          "wallpaper paste"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick soft substance made by crushing and mixing things such as fish, fruit, or vegetables for food:",
        "examples": [
          "tomato/anchovy/curry paste"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard type of glass used to make artificial jewels:",
        "examples": [
          "Are these real diamonds or paste?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stick something to something, especially with paste:",
        "examples": [
          "You can make your own distorting mirror by pasting a sheet of kitchen foil to a piece of thin cardboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a piece of text to a particular place in a computer document:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut that paragraph and then paste it at the end of the page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move words or pictures from one place to another in a computer document:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not enough simply to cut and paste text from the internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, wet substance used for sticking things together, or any soft, wet mixture of powder and liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Use paste, glue, or tape to attach the pictures.",
          "tomato paste"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stick something to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "She pasted a heart onto the valentine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move text or pictures to a particular place in a computer document:",
        "examples": [
          "copy/cut and paste He had simply copied and pasted the numbers directly from the memo."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pasted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stick something to something, especially with paste:",
        "examples": [
          "You can make your own distorting mirror by pasting a sheet of kitchen foil to a piece of thin cardboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a piece of text to a particular place in a computer document:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut that paragraph and then paste it at the end of the page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move words or pictures from one place to another in a computer document:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not enough simply to cut and paste text from the internet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pastel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft, coloured substance, usually in the form of a small stick, that is used to draw pictures, or a picture made using this:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you like working in pastel?",
          "The show includes 85 paintings, pastels, and sculptures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a colour that is pale and soft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a pale soft colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Their house is decorated in pastel shades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of colors) pale and soft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, powdery, coloring material that is pressed into a stick and is used for drawing, or a picture made using these sticks",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pastime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an activity that is done for enjoyment:",
        "examples": [
          "Do-it-yourself is the nation's most popular pastime.",
          "figurative Suing people, especially doctors, is becoming a national pastime (= common activity) in America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that is done for enjoyment:",
        "examples": [
          "Hockey is Canada’s national pastime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pastor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a religious leader in certain Protestant Churches",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a minister of a Christian church, esp. one that is Protestant",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pastoral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the part of the work of teachers and priests that involves giving help and advice about personal matters:",
        "examples": [
          "A priest's pastoral duties include helping the poor and sick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pastoral piece of art, writing, or music represents the pleasant and traditional features of the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "The painting depicts an idyllic pastoral scene of shepherds watching over their grazing sheep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a piece of art, writing, or music) having or representing the pleasant, traditional features of the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "a pastoral scene"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the responsibilities of the pastor of a Christian church:",
        "examples": [
          "pastoral work/duties"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pastors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a religious leader in certain Protestant Churches",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a minister of a Christian church, esp. one that is Protestant",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pastrami": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "spicy smoked beef usually cut in thin slices and eaten cold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "spicy smoked beef (= meat from a cow), usually cut in slices:",
        "examples": [
          "a pastrami sandwich on rye"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pastries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a food made from a mixture of flour, fat, and water, rolled flat and either wrapped around or put over or under other foods, and then baked:",
        "examples": [
          "shortcrust/puff/filo/choux/flaky pastry",
          "Ann makes delicious pastry - you should try her apple pie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of sweet cake made from special pastry and usually containing something such as fruit or nuts:",
        "examples": [
          "We were offered a selection of cakes and pastries with our tea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "foods such as pastries, cakes, biscuits, and desserts (= sweet dishes eaten at the end of a meal):",
        "examples": [
          "The chocolatier has headed up the pastry section at two of London's finest restaurants.",
          "She worked in Geauga County as a pastry assistant for three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of flour, fat, and water which is used as a base or covering for other foods and baked:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] pie pastry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pastry is also a sweet, baked food made of a mixture of flour, fat, and water and often filled with fruit or cream:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We were offered a selection of pastries for dessert."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pastry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a food made from a mixture of flour, fat, and water, rolled flat and either wrapped around or put over or under other foods, and then baked:",
        "examples": [
          "shortcrust/puff/filo/choux/flaky pastry",
          "Ann makes delicious pastry - you should try her apple pie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of sweet cake made from special pastry and usually containing something such as fruit or nuts:",
        "examples": [
          "We were offered a selection of cakes and pastries with our tea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "foods such as pastries, cakes, biscuits, and desserts (= sweet dishes eaten at the end of a meal):",
        "examples": [
          "The chocolatier has headed up the pastry section at two of London's finest restaurants.",
          "She worked in Geauga County as a pastry assistant for three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of flour, fat, and water which is used as a base or covering for other foods and baked:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] pie pastry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pastry is also a sweet, baked food made of a mixture of flour, fat, and water and often filled with fruit or cream:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We were offered a selection of pastries for dessert."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pasts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in or to a position that is further than a particular point:",
        "examples": [
          "I live on Station Road, just past the post office.",
          "go past Three boys went past us on mountain bikes.",
          "Was that Peter who just jogged past in those bright pink shorts?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say what the time is when it is a particular number of minutes after an hour:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Do you have the time?\" \"Yes, it's five/ten/a quarter/twenty/twenty-five/half past three.\"",
          "I need to leave at twenty past or I'll miss that train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "above a particular age or further than a particular point:",
        "examples": [
          "She's past the age where she needs a babysitter.",
          "past caring Do what you want, I'm past caring (= I don't care any longer)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a period of time before and until the present:",
        "examples": [
          "in the past The average temperature worldwide has risen by about one degree Fahrenheit in the past 100 years.",
          "for the past I've been walking three miles a day for the past 30 years.",
          "over the past He was the fifth climber to die on these mountains over the past two days.",
          "in years past In years past (= many years ago) even visiting the next village was considered a long journey.",
          "in centuries past The museum gives an idea of how people lived in centuries past (= in previous centuries)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having happened or existed before now:",
        "examples": [
          "past experience I know from past experience that you can't judge by appearances.",
          "past life The prime minister's family have been instructed not to discuss his past life with the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "finished:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm feeling much better now that the cold weather is past."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the past tense:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Must\" does not have a past form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period before and until, but not including, the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "Evolution can explain the past, but it can never predict the future.",
          "in the past In the past, this sort of work was all done by hand.",
          "of the past By winning the 1500 metres, he joins some of the great names of the past."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of someone's life in which they did unacceptable or dishonest things:",
        "examples": [
          "with a past He's a man with a past.",
          "His parents didn't want him to marry a woman with a past.",
          "Emigrating was an attractive option for someone with a past they wanted to leave behind.",
          "have a past She had a past and she didn't care who knew about it.",
          "People in the village knew he had a past and were wary of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the form of a verb used to describe actions, events, or states that happened or existed before the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "The past of \"change\" is \"changed\".",
          "Put these sentences into the past, for example \"I go to work\" should become \"I went to work.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period before and until, but not including, the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] In the past, a streetcar line ran down 13th Avenue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your past is your life before the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He never talks about his past."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the tense used to describe actions, events, or states that happened or existed before the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "The past tense of \"change\" is \"changed.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on the far side of something, or from one side to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "They live just past the post office.",
          "Three boys went past us on bikes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "beyond or above a particular point:",
        "examples": [
          "Melissa is past the age where she needs a babysitter.",
          "It’s already past noon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "above a particular age or outside a stated limit:",
        "examples": [
          "More and more people are working until past retirement age.",
          "We're past the point where losing a couple of employees will save us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "during a period of time before and until the present:",
        "examples": [
          "Our costs have risen by 15% in the past year.",
          "He's managed the sales department for the past 10 years.",
          "We've been discussing the issue over the past few days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having happened or existed before now:",
        "examples": [
          "I know from past experience that this campaign will work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pasture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "grass or similar plants suitable for animals such as cows and sheep to eat, or an area of land covered in this:",
        "examples": [
          "The sheep were grazing on the lush green pastures.",
          "Some fields are planted with crops for several years, and then returned to pasture for the cattle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "land covered with grass or similar plants suitable for animals, such as cows and sheep, to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The best places to find bluebirds are open pastures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pastures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "grass or similar plants suitable for animals such as cows and sheep to eat, or an area of land covered in this:",
        "examples": [
          "The sheep were grazing on the lush green pastures.",
          "Some fields are planted with crops for several years, and then returned to pasture for the cattle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "land covered with grass or similar plants suitable for animals, such as cows and sheep, to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The best places to find bluebirds are open pastures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pasty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of food made of pastry filled with meat, vegetables, or cheese:",
        "examples": [
          "a cheese-and-onion pasty"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of someone's face or skin) very pale and unhealthy looking:",
        "examples": [
          "He's an unattractive man with long greasy hair and pasty skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of someone’s skin) pale and unhealthy looking:",
        "examples": [
          "a pasty face"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly with the hand flat:",
        "examples": [
          "He patted my head/patted me on the head affectionately.",
          "I bent down to pat the little puppy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of patting a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "I gave the little boy a pat on the head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small flat piece, especially of butter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pat answer or remark has been previously prepared, so that it is said quickly and without any real thought:",
        "examples": [
          "The spokesman came out with a pat answer/response."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch someone or something lightly and repeatedly with an open hand:",
        "examples": [
          "He patted me on the shoulder.",
          "Pat the vegetables dry with a paper towel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, flat piece of butter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light touch made with your open hand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of an answer) having been already prepared and therefore said without thinking much about the question:",
        "examples": [
          "You’ve got a pat response to every question that comes along."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small area that is different in some way from the area that surrounds it:",
        "examples": [
          "Our dog has a black patch on his back.",
          "The hotel walls were covered in damp patches.",
          "There were lots of icy patches on the road this morning.",
          "This story is good in patches (= some parts are good), but I wouldn't really recommend it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a local area within which someone works:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been working as a policeman on the same patch for 20 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of material sewn or stuck over something to cover it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll have to sew a patch onto these jeans - they're ripped at the knee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of cloth with words or a picture on it, that can be sewn onto clothes to show who you are, your rank, that you are a member of a particular group or organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a shirt with a US flag patch sewn onto the right shoulder",
          "His black jacket has a black-and-silver patch bearing the school's Latin motto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of material that can be stuck to the skin, from which particular substances can be absorbed into the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people wear nicotine patches to help them give up smoking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small computer program that can be added to an existing program in order to make the existing program work as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "I downloaded a patch from their website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect electronic or phone equipment to a system",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a patch on something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to solve a problem that a computer system or program has:",
        "examples": [
          "They issued an update to patch the bug.",
          "We need to identify and patch vulnerabilities in internet security."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part of a surface that is different in some way from the area around it:",
        "examples": [
          "Watch for patches of ice on the road.",
          "We have a small vegetable patch (= area for growing vegetables)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of material put over a damaged area or hole to repair, strengthen, or cover it:",
        "examples": [
          "His old jeans are covered with patches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small computer program that can repair a problem with software:",
        "examples": [
          "You can download a patch to fix the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience a lot of problems in a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Economically, the country is going through a bad patch.",
          "The company hit a rough patch last year, which included its first quarterly loss since going public."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect electronic or phone equipment to a system",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a patch on something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to solve a problem that a computer system or program has:",
        "examples": [
          "They issued an update to patch the bug.",
          "We need to identify and patch vulnerabilities in internet security."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small area that is different in some way from the area that surrounds it:",
        "examples": [
          "Our dog has a black patch on his back.",
          "The hotel walls were covered in damp patches.",
          "There were lots of icy patches on the road this morning.",
          "This story is good in patches (= some parts are good), but I wouldn't really recommend it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a local area within which someone works:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been working as a policeman on the same patch for 20 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of material sewn or stuck over something to cover it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll have to sew a patch onto these jeans - they're ripped at the knee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of cloth with words or a picture on it, that can be sewn onto clothes to show who you are, your rank, that you are a member of a particular group or organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a shirt with a US flag patch sewn onto the right shoulder",
          "His black jacket has a black-and-silver patch bearing the school's Latin motto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of material that can be stuck to the skin, from which particular substances can be absorbed into the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people wear nicotine patches to help them give up smoking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small computer program that can be added to an existing program in order to make the existing program work as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "I downloaded a patch from their website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect electronic or phone equipment to a system",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a patch on something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to solve a problem that a computer system or program has:",
        "examples": [
          "They issued an update to patch the bug.",
          "We need to identify and patch vulnerabilities in internet security."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part of a surface that is different in some way from the area around it:",
        "examples": [
          "Watch for patches of ice on the road.",
          "We have a small vegetable patch (= area for growing vegetables)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of material put over a damaged area or hole to repair, strengthen, or cover it:",
        "examples": [
          "His old jeans are covered with patches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small computer program that can repair a problem with software:",
        "examples": [
          "You can download a patch to fix the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience a lot of problems in a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Economically, the country is going through a bad patch.",
          "The company hit a rough patch last year, which included its first quarterly loss since going public."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect electronic or phone equipment to a system",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a patch on something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to solve a problem that a computer system or program has:",
        "examples": [
          "They issued an update to patch the bug.",
          "We need to identify and patch vulnerabilities in internet security."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patchouli": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an Asian bush whose leaves produce a strong-smelling oil:",
        "examples": [
          "Patchouli grows well in warm and tropical climates.",
          "Patchouli is a member of the mint family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid with a strong, pleasant smell that is made from the leaves of the patchouli plant:",
        "examples": [
          "I could smell the intoxicating scent of patchouli.",
          "I always associate the 1970s with Afghan coats and patchouli."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the official legal right to make or sell an invention for a particular number of years:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1880 Alexander Graham Bell was granted a patent on an apparatus for signalling and communicating called a Photophone.",
          "The company took out/filed a patent on a genetically engineered tomato."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get the official legal right to make or sell an invention:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't patent your invention, other people may make all the profit out of it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "a patent lie",
          "a patent disregard of the law",
          "\"No,\" he replied, with patent distaste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A patent invention is protected by law so that only particular people or companies have the right to make or sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "a patent screwdriver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal right to be the only one who can make, use, or sell an invention for a particular number of years",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of ideas or characteristics) obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt the notion of beginner's luck was patent nonsense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal right to be the only person or company to make or sell a product for a particular number of years, or a document that gives you this right:",
        "examples": [
          "apply for/file/take out a patent Filing a patent is a long and expensive process.",
          "be awarded/granted a patent An American company was granted the patent last year.",
          "a patent on sth He expects to be awarded a patent on his invention later this month.",
          "a patent for sth The company has been granted a patent for a milk carton opener.",
          "The drugs are protected by patent.",
          "The lawsuit will continue even after the patent expires.",
          "a patent attorney/lawyer",
          "a patent application"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a product comes off patent or goes off patent, the period of time for which someone has the patent for it comes to an end:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of the company's top-selling drugs were going off patent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that the person who has made or is selling a product has asked for a patent on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has a patent pending on the machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get the legal right to be the only person or company to make or sell a product for a particular number of years:",
        "examples": [
          "patent a device/process The company has designed and patented a device which it claims will sharply reduce pollution emissions from older cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "patented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe products for which someone has a patent:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to do a search to see if the invention is already patented.",
          "a patented technology"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the official legal right to make or sell an invention for a particular number of years:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1880 Alexander Graham Bell was granted a patent on an apparatus for signalling and communicating called a Photophone.",
          "The company took out/filed a patent on a genetically engineered tomato."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get the official legal right to make or sell an invention:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't patent your invention, other people may make all the profit out of it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "a patent lie",
          "a patent disregard of the law",
          "\"No,\" he replied, with patent distaste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A patent invention is protected by law so that only particular people or companies have the right to make or sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "a patent screwdriver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal right to be the only one who can make, use, or sell an invention for a particular number of years",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of ideas or characteristics) obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt the notion of beginner's luck was patent nonsense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal right to be the only person or company to make or sell a product for a particular number of years, or a document that gives you this right:",
        "examples": [
          "apply for/file/take out a patent Filing a patent is a long and expensive process.",
          "be awarded/granted a patent An American company was granted the patent last year.",
          "a patent on sth He expects to be awarded a patent on his invention later this month.",
          "a patent for sth The company has been granted a patent for a milk carton opener.",
          "The drugs are protected by patent.",
          "The lawsuit will continue even after the patent expires.",
          "a patent attorney/lawyer",
          "a patent application"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a product comes off patent or goes off patent, the period of time for which someone has the patent for it comes to an end:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of the company's top-selling drugs were going off patent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that the person who has made or is selling a product has asked for a patent on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has a patent pending on the machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get the legal right to be the only person or company to make or sell a product for a particular number of years:",
        "examples": [
          "patent a device/process The company has designed and patented a device which it claims will sharply reduce pollution emissions from older cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "paternal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "typical of or like a father, especially a kind father:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very paternal with the baby.",
          "paternal authority"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming from or relating to someone's father or his side of the family:",
        "examples": [
          "My paternal grandparents (= my father's parents) were Irish.",
          "A general mixing of maternal and paternal genes occurs at conception."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving or feeling as a father does toward his child:",
        "examples": [
          "His father gave him a good-humored, paternal smile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Paternal also means related by way of the father:",
        "examples": [
          "paternal grandparents"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paternity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being a father :",
        "examples": [
          "Increasingly, the unmarried father of a child in Europe registers his paternity at the baby's birth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the origin of an idea or new product",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact or state of being a father",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "path": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a route or track between one place and another, or the direction in which something is moving:",
        "examples": [
          "a garden path",
          "a concrete path",
          "a well-trodden path",
          "This is the path to the cliffs.",
          "It will be several days before snowploughs clear a path (through) to the village.",
          "They followed the path until they came to a gate.",
          "A fierce fire is still raging through the forest, burning everything in its path (= as it moves forward).",
          "The Weather Service issues warnings to people in the path of a hurricane (= in the area in which it is moving).",
          "The charged particles move in spiral paths.",
          "figurative His path through life was never easy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of actions, especially ones that lead to a goal or result:",
        "examples": [
          "The path to success is fraught with difficulties.",
          "This victory isn't conclusive, but it sets us on the right path.",
          "He insists that he has set the country on the path to democracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way or track made by or for people walking on the ground, or a line along which something moves:",
        "examples": [
          "a bike path",
          "The forest fire burned everything in its path."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A path is also a set of actions that lead to a result or goal:",
        "examples": [
          "Ashe pioneered the path of black tennis players to the top of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The path of an electron is the space it travels in around the center of an atom.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pathetic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing feelings of sadness, sympathy, or sometimes lack of respect, especially because a person or an animal is suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "The refugees were a pathetic sight - starving, frightened and cold.",
          "After the accident he became a pathetic figure, a shadow of his former self."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unsuccessful or showing no ability, effort, or bravery, so that people feel no respect :",
        "examples": [
          "a pathetic attempt/joke/excuse",
          "Are you telling me you're frightened to speak to her? Don't be so pathetic!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing feelings of sadness or sympathy:",
        "examples": [
          "I think it’s pathetic that only half of the eligible voters tend to vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unsuccessful, useless, or worthless:",
        "examples": [
          "a pathetic excuse",
          "Bernie’s hitting was pretty pathetic!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pathogen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any small organism, such as a virus or a bacterium that can cause disease:",
        "examples": [
          "a dangerous pathogen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any small organism that can cause disease",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pathological": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) unable to control part of their behaviour; unreasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got a pathological fear of heights.",
          "Anthony's a pathological liar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving or relating to pathology (= the scientific study of disease):",
        "examples": [
          "These pathological findings are in agreement with clinical studies.",
          "Dr. Katzman commenced clinical and pathological studies of elderly patients who were exhibiting signs of dementia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or caused by a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "a pathological condition/complaint"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) unreasonable, or unable to control part of his or her behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "a pathological fear of heights",
          "a pathological liar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or caused by disease:",
        "examples": [
          "a pathological laboratory"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pathologist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an expert in the study of diseases, especially someone who examines a dead person's body and cuts it open to discover how they died",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor who has expert knowledge of pathology",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pathology": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of disease:",
        "examples": [
          "He came to the United States to study pathology in 1983.",
          "Typical coursework includes anatomy, physiology, and pathology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the medical characteristics of a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a lack of knowledge about the underlying pathology of the disease.",
          "Planning care also requires a sound understanding of the pathology of the patient's illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disease or medical condition:",
        "examples": [
          "CT scans help radiologists diagnose pathologies such as cancer.",
          "Aging is the greatest risk factor for the leading causes of death and other age-related pathologies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social, mental, or language problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Domestic violence became widely recognized as one of the country's most vexing social pathologies.",
          "Farrell called it immoral to execute criminals with severe pathologies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of disease",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "paths": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a route or track between one place and another, or the direction in which something is moving:",
        "examples": [
          "a garden path",
          "a concrete path",
          "a well-trodden path",
          "This is the path to the cliffs.",
          "It will be several days before snowploughs clear a path (through) to the village.",
          "They followed the path until they came to a gate.",
          "A fierce fire is still raging through the forest, burning everything in its path (= as it moves forward).",
          "The Weather Service issues warnings to people in the path of a hurricane (= in the area in which it is moving).",
          "The charged particles move in spiral paths.",
          "figurative His path through life was never easy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of actions, especially ones that lead to a goal or result:",
        "examples": [
          "The path to success is fraught with difficulties.",
          "This victory isn't conclusive, but it sets us on the right path.",
          "He insists that he has set the country on the path to democracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way or track made by or for people walking on the ground, or a line along which something moves:",
        "examples": [
          "a bike path",
          "The forest fire burned everything in its path."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A path is also a set of actions that lead to a result or goal:",
        "examples": [
          "Ashe pioneered the path of black tennis players to the top of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The path of an electron is the space it travels in around the center of an atom.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pathway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a track that a person can walk along:",
        "examples": [
          "New pedestrian pathways are being built alongside the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of actions that can be taken in order to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Working your way up through a company is a difficult pathway.",
          "He has supported legislation that would grant most illegal immigrants a pathway to citizenship.",
          "Ms. Smith, the foundation's president, hopes it can help open new pathways for young black men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of actions that is taken in a particular situation, especially as part of medical treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "The patient should be given a full explanation of the treatment pathway and this may include information sheets about their medication.",
          "What proportion of Alzheimer's sufferers follow this pathway?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way for something to spread within the body or between bodies:",
        "examples": [
          "The mind creates its own neural pathways.",
          "Lesions caused by syphilis can provide a pathway for HIV infection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of connected chemical reactions in biology:",
        "examples": [
          "The fish can derive energy from sugars via a biochemical pathway that doesn't require oxygen but is far less efficient than the oxygen route."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a path:",
        "examples": [
          "a rough pathway on the mountainside"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pathways": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a track that a person can walk along:",
        "examples": [
          "New pedestrian pathways are being built alongside the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of actions that can be taken in order to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Working your way up through a company is a difficult pathway.",
          "He has supported legislation that would grant most illegal immigrants a pathway to citizenship.",
          "Ms. Smith, the foundation's president, hopes it can help open new pathways for young black men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of actions that is taken in a particular situation, especially as part of medical treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "The patient should be given a full explanation of the treatment pathway and this may include information sheets about their medication.",
          "What proportion of Alzheimer's sufferers follow this pathway?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way for something to spread within the body or between bodies:",
        "examples": [
          "The mind creates its own neural pathways.",
          "Lesions caused by syphilis can provide a pathway for HIV infection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of connected chemical reactions in biology:",
        "examples": [
          "The fish can derive energy from sugars via a biochemical pathway that doesn't require oxygen but is far less efficient than the oxygen route."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a path:",
        "examples": [
          "a rough pathway on the mountainside"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patience": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to wait, or to continue doing something despite difficulties, or to suffer without complaining or becoming annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to have a lot of patience when you're dealing with kids.",
          "In the end I lost my patience and shouted at her.",
          "He's a good teacher, but he doesn't have much patience with the slower pupils.",
          "Making small-scale models takes/requires a great deal of patience.",
          "Their youngest son was beginning to try my patience (= annoy me).",
          "Patience - they'll be here soon!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played with cards by one person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to accept delay, suffering, or annoyance without complaining or becoming angry:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a man of great patience.",
          "Her constant complaining was beginning to test/try my patience."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is receiving medical care, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a patient of Dr Stephens; please could I make an appointment to see her?",
          "Most patients are discharged within 72 hours of the surgery.",
          "cancer/heart/transplant patients"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the ability to wait or suffer without complaining or becoming annoyed, or to continue doing something despite difficulties :",
        "examples": [
          "Dinner will be ready in half an hour - just be patient!",
          "She listened with a patient expression as I tried to explain.",
          "patient with Be patient with her - she's very young."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is receiving medical care, esp. in a hospital, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "patiently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a patient way:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a queue of people waiting patiently for the bus to arrive.",
          "She listened patiently as I told the story."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patients": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is receiving medical care, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a patient of Dr Stephens; please could I make an appointment to see her?",
          "Most patients are discharged within 72 hours of the surgery.",
          "cancer/heart/transplant patients"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the ability to wait or suffer without complaining or becoming annoyed, or to continue doing something despite difficulties :",
        "examples": [
          "Dinner will be ready in half an hour - just be patient!",
          "She listened with a patient expression as I tried to explain.",
          "patient with Be patient with her - she's very young."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is receiving medical care, esp. in a hospital, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "patio": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area outside a house with a solid floor but no roof, used in good weather for relaxing, eating, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "In the summer we have breakfast out on the patio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an outside area with a solid floor next to a house, where people can sit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "patriarch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a powerful man in a family:",
        "examples": [
          "In the movie, Williams plays the part of the family patriarch.",
          "The patriarch, Joseph P. Kennedy, died in the autumn of 1969."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the male leader of a society in which power passes from father to son:",
        "examples": [
          "Ancient patriarchs abided by the rules set by Buddha Shakyamuni.",
          "The patriarch of the Sunni community appeared on television to appeal for calm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bishop in certain Eastern Churches:",
        "examples": [
          "The patriarch is required to be a Turkish citizen and is elected by the Synod of Metropolitans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful and usually older man in charge of a family, or the male leader of a society in which men hold power",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "patriarchal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "ruled or controlled by men:",
        "examples": [
          "She states that the legal system is essentially patriarchal.",
          "patriarchal structure",
          "a patriarchal society"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a patriarchy, or to the idea that men are more important than women:",
        "examples": [
          "Her morality is not dictated by patriarchal norms, but rather guided by the belief that women's needs are her sole concern.",
          "This is an expression of women's revolt against years of male patriarchal oppression."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patriarchy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a society in which the oldest male is the leader of the family, or a society controlled by men in which they use their power to their own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Patriarchy has not disappeared - it has merely changed form.",
          "She rails against patriarchy and hierarchy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form of social organization in which fathers or other males control the family, clan, tribe, or larger social unit, or a society organized in this way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Patriarchy is also the control by men, rather than women or both men and women, of most of the power and authority in a society.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "patriot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who loves their country and, if necessary, will fight for it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who loves his or her country and defends it when necessary",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A patriot during the American Revolution was a person who believed in or fought for independence from Britain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "patriotic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing love for your country and being proud of it:",
        "examples": [
          "patriotic fervour/pride",
          "Many Americans felt it was their patriotic duty to buy bonds to support the war effort."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patriotism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of loving your country more than any others and being proud of it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "patriots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who loves their country and, if necessary, will fight for it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who loves his or her country and defends it when necessary",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A patriot during the American Revolution was a person who believed in or fought for independence from Britain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "patrol": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of soldiers or the police) to go around an area or a building to see if there is any trouble or danger:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole town is patrolled by police because of the possibility of riots.",
          "A security guard with a dog patrols the building site at night.",
          "Coastguards found a deserted boat while patrolling (along) the coast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of checking that there is no trouble or danger in a building or area:",
        "examples": [
          "a highway patrol",
          "Three reconnaissance aircraft are permanently on patrol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of soldiers or military ships, aircraft, or vehicles, especially one that patrols an area:",
        "examples": [
          "Our forward patrol has/have spotted the enemy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go around an area or a building to check that it is free from trouble or danger:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Security guards patrol the building at night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patrolled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "patrolling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "patrolman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a police officer who regularly walks or drives around an area in order to prevent or deal with crime",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works for an organization of car owners and drives to any of its members to help them if their car stops working",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "patrols": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of soldiers or the police) to go around an area or a building to see if there is any trouble or danger:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole town is patrolled by police because of the possibility of riots.",
          "A security guard with a dog patrols the building site at night.",
          "Coastguards found a deserted boat while patrolling (along) the coast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of checking that there is no trouble or danger in a building or area:",
        "examples": [
          "a highway patrol",
          "Three reconnaissance aircraft are permanently on patrol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of soldiers or military ships, aircraft, or vehicles, especially one that patrols an area:",
        "examples": [
          "Our forward patrol has/have spotted the enemy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go around an area or a building to check that it is free from trouble or danger:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Security guards patrol the building at night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patron": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or group that supports an activity or organization, especially by giving money:",
        "examples": [
          "The Princess Royal is a well-known patron of several charities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who uses a particular shop, restaurant, hotel, etc., especially regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "Will patrons kindly note that this restaurant will be closed on 17 July ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group that gives money or support to a person, an activity, or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Auchincloss is a longtime patron of the arts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a customer of a store, restaurant, hotel, etc., esp. a regular customer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who uses a particular shop, restaurant, hotel, etc., especially regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "This car park is for patrons only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that supports an activity or a public organization, especially by giving money:",
        "examples": [
          "arts patron/patron of the arts The company has been a longtime patron of the arts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patronising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak to or behave towards someone as if they are stupid or not important:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop patronizing me - I understand the play as well as you do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a regular customer of a shop or restaurant, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurant was patronized by many artists and writers during the 1920s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat others in a manner that shows you consider yourself to be better or more important than they are:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s angry, smart, and not about to be patronized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a regular customer of a shop, restaurant, hotel, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Special offer coupons can be effective in motivating shoppers to patronize certain establishments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to or behave towards someone as if they are stupid or not important:",
        "examples": [
          "Additional research has found that 70% of people feel patronised by advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support an activity or a public organization, especially by giving money:",
        "examples": [
          "For sale are objets d'art inspired and patronized by China's emperors for 4,000 years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patronize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak to or behave towards someone as if they are stupid or not important:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop patronizing me - I understand the play as well as you do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a regular customer of a shop or restaurant, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurant was patronized by many artists and writers during the 1920s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat others in a manner that shows you consider yourself to be better or more important than they are:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s angry, smart, and not about to be patronized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a regular customer of a shop, restaurant, hotel, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Special offer coupons can be effective in motivating shoppers to patronize certain establishments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to or behave towards someone as if they are stupid or not important:",
        "examples": [
          "Additional research has found that 70% of people feel patronised by advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support an activity or a public organization, especially by giving money:",
        "examples": [
          "For sale are objets d'art inspired and patronized by China's emperors for 4,000 years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patronizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "speaking or behaving towards someone as if they are stupid or not important:",
        "examples": [
          "It's that patronizing tone of hers that I can't bear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "treating someone as if they are stupid or not important:",
        "examples": [
          "patronizing to sb Of those that had seen the commercial, 26% found it patronizing to women and 17% patronizing to men.",
          "a patronizing attitude/tone"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patrons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or group that supports an activity or organization, especially by giving money:",
        "examples": [
          "The Princess Royal is a well-known patron of several charities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who uses a particular shop, restaurant, hotel, etc., especially regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "Will patrons kindly note that this restaurant will be closed on 17 July ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group that gives money or support to a person, an activity, or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Auchincloss is a longtime patron of the arts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a customer of a store, restaurant, hotel, etc., esp. a regular customer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who uses a particular shop, restaurant, hotel, etc., especially regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "This car park is for patrons only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that supports an activity or a public organization, especially by giving money:",
        "examples": [
          "arts patron/patron of the arts The company has been a longtime patron of the arts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly with the hand flat:",
        "examples": [
          "He patted my head/patted me on the head affectionately.",
          "I bent down to pat the little puppy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of patting a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "I gave the little boy a pat on the head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small flat piece, especially of butter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pat answer or remark has been previously prepared, so that it is said quickly and without any real thought:",
        "examples": [
          "The spokesman came out with a pat answer/response."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch someone or something lightly and repeatedly with an open hand:",
        "examples": [
          "He patted me on the shoulder.",
          "Pat the vegetables dry with a paper towel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, flat piece of butter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light touch made with your open hand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of an answer) having been already prepared and therefore said without thinking much about the question:",
        "examples": [
          "You’ve got a pat response to every question that comes along."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patsy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who it is easy to cheat or make suffer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is easily cheated or made to suffer:",
        "examples": [
          "He claimed he was a patsy being framed by the police."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "patter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continuous and sometimes funny speech or talk, especially used by someone trying to sell things or by an entertainer:",
        "examples": [
          "He should succeed - he dresses well and his sales patter is slick and convincing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of a lot of things gently and repeatedly hitting a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "I find the patter of rain on the roof soothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound of a lot of things gently and repeatedly hitting a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard the rain patter against/on the window.",
          "We could hear mice pattering about/around looking for food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fast, continuous talk, esp. that of an entertainer or someone trying to sell things:",
        "examples": [
          "Phinizy’s clever patter kept his audience in a good mood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of quick, light hits or steps:",
        "examples": [
          "Now that she’s older, we have the patter of little feet in our hallways."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pattering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound of a lot of things gently and repeatedly hitting a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard the rain patter against/on the window.",
          "We could hear mice pattering about/around looking for food."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pattern": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The pattern of family life has been changing over recent years.",
          "A pattern is beginning to emerge from our analysis of the accident data.",
          "In this type of mental illness, the usual pattern is bouts of depression alternating with elation.",
          "Many behaviour(al) patterns have been identified in the chimp colony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any regularly repeated arrangement, especially a design made from repeated lines, shapes, or colours on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Look, the frost has made a beautiful pattern on the window.",
          "The curtains had a floral pattern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is used as an example, especially to copy:",
        "examples": [
          "The design is so good it's sure to set the pattern for many others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing or shape used to show how to make something:",
        "examples": [
          "a knitting pattern",
          "a dress pattern",
          "Cut out all of the pieces from the paper pattern and pin them on the cloth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of cloth or paper taken from a usual-sized piece and used to show what it looks like:",
        "examples": [
          "a pattern book"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in compounds to refer to the way in which a particular type of hair loss occurs, affecting mainly the top and front of the head:",
        "examples": [
          "50% of men over age 50 experience some kind of male pattern baldness.",
          "Female-pattern hair loss, which is caused by genetic and hormonal factors, is the most common type of hair loss in women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way in which something is done or organized, or in which something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Our weather pattern comes from the northwest.",
          "A whole variety of behavior patterns affect infants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular arrangement of lines, shapes, or colors:",
        "examples": [
          "A human fingerprint can be viewed as a geometric pattern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pattern is also a design or set of shapes that show how to make something:",
        "examples": [
          "a dress pattern"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way in which something usually happens or is done:",
        "examples": [
          "a pattern of sth A pattern of sluggish consumer demand made growth targets impossibly high.",
          "a pattern emerges A pattern is emerging of a steady reduction in costs and increased sales.",
          "establish/fall into/follow a pattern The decision follows a pattern that has become increasingly common in the food industry.",
          "identify/reveal/show a pattern An examination of official documents shows a pattern of construction cost overruns.",
          "a changing/different/similar pattern changing patterns of employment",
          "a consumption/growth/spending pattern High joblessness and changing consumption patterns will result in moderate sales.",
          "Organizations must address the needs of workers with diverse career patterns and goals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something that other people, organizations, etc. can copy:",
        "examples": [
          "set the pattern for sth The talks have set the pattern for trying to solve problems within the industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation where there is little activity or change, and people are not doing business, spending money, etc. because they cannot decide what to do next:",
        "examples": [
          "be in/go into a holding pattern Several deals went into an immediate holding pattern after the crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an agreement based on similar agreements with other companies:",
        "examples": [
          "a pattern agreement/contract The contract was viewed by bargainers as a pattern agreement to be used in negotiations with the car company.",
          "The traditional pattern bargaining that went on in the auto industry has gone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be copied from something or to be very similar to something:",
        "examples": [
          "The facility will employ 150 people and be patterned after the steel fastener facility in Saint Joe, Indiana."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patterns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The pattern of family life has been changing over recent years.",
          "A pattern is beginning to emerge from our analysis of the accident data.",
          "In this type of mental illness, the usual pattern is bouts of depression alternating with elation.",
          "Many behaviour(al) patterns have been identified in the chimp colony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any regularly repeated arrangement, especially a design made from repeated lines, shapes, or colours on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Look, the frost has made a beautiful pattern on the window.",
          "The curtains had a floral pattern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is used as an example, especially to copy:",
        "examples": [
          "The design is so good it's sure to set the pattern for many others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing or shape used to show how to make something:",
        "examples": [
          "a knitting pattern",
          "a dress pattern",
          "Cut out all of the pieces from the paper pattern and pin them on the cloth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of cloth or paper taken from a usual-sized piece and used to show what it looks like:",
        "examples": [
          "a pattern book"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in compounds to refer to the way in which a particular type of hair loss occurs, affecting mainly the top and front of the head:",
        "examples": [
          "50% of men over age 50 experience some kind of male pattern baldness.",
          "Female-pattern hair loss, which is caused by genetic and hormonal factors, is the most common type of hair loss in women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way in which something is done or organized, or in which something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Our weather pattern comes from the northwest.",
          "A whole variety of behavior patterns affect infants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular arrangement of lines, shapes, or colors:",
        "examples": [
          "A human fingerprint can be viewed as a geometric pattern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pattern is also a design or set of shapes that show how to make something:",
        "examples": [
          "a dress pattern"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way in which something usually happens or is done:",
        "examples": [
          "a pattern of sth A pattern of sluggish consumer demand made growth targets impossibly high.",
          "a pattern emerges A pattern is emerging of a steady reduction in costs and increased sales.",
          "establish/fall into/follow a pattern The decision follows a pattern that has become increasingly common in the food industry.",
          "identify/reveal/show a pattern An examination of official documents shows a pattern of construction cost overruns.",
          "a changing/different/similar pattern changing patterns of employment",
          "a consumption/growth/spending pattern High joblessness and changing consumption patterns will result in moderate sales.",
          "Organizations must address the needs of workers with diverse career patterns and goals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something that other people, organizations, etc. can copy:",
        "examples": [
          "set the pattern for sth The talks have set the pattern for trying to solve problems within the industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation where there is little activity or change, and people are not doing business, spending money, etc. because they cannot decide what to do next:",
        "examples": [
          "be in/go into a holding pattern Several deals went into an immediate holding pattern after the crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an agreement based on similar agreements with other companies:",
        "examples": [
          "a pattern agreement/contract The contract was viewed by bargainers as a pattern agreement to be used in negotiations with the car company.",
          "The traditional pattern bargaining that went on in the auto industry has gone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be copied from something or to be very similar to something:",
        "examples": [
          "The facility will employ 150 people and be patterned after the steel fastener facility in Saint Joe, Indiana."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continuous and sometimes funny speech or talk, especially used by someone trying to sell things or by an entertainer:",
        "examples": [
          "He should succeed - he dresses well and his sales patter is slick and convincing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of a lot of things gently and repeatedly hitting a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "I find the patter of rain on the roof soothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound of a lot of things gently and repeatedly hitting a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard the rain patter against/on the window.",
          "We could hear mice pattering about/around looking for food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fast, continuous talk, esp. that of an entertainer or someone trying to sell things:",
        "examples": [
          "Phinizy’s clever patter kept his audience in a good mood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of quick, light hits or steps:",
        "examples": [
          "Now that she’s older, we have the patter of little feet in our hallways."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of food made into a disc shape that is then cooked:",
        "examples": [
          "minced meat patties/sweet corn patties"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pieces of food, esp. meat, formed into a thin, circular shape and then usually cooked:",
        "examples": [
          "hamburger patties"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "patting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "patty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of food made into a disc shape that is then cooked:",
        "examples": [
          "minced meat patties/sweet corn patties"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pieces of food, esp. meat, formed into a thin, circular shape and then usually cooked:",
        "examples": [
          "hamburger patties"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paul": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to borrow money from one person to pay back money you borrowed from someone else",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pauper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very poor person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very poor person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pause": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short period in which something such as a sound or an activity is stopped before starting again:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be a brief pause in the proceedings while the piano is moved into place.",
          "After a long, awkward pause, someone finally asked a question.",
          "She spoke for three quarters of an hour without so much as a pause.",
          "There followed a pregnant (= filled with meaning) pause in which neither of them knew what to say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a button or control that allows you to stop a recording for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "I pressed pause/the pause button so I could go and make a cup of tea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of silence between musical notes, or a symbol that represents this",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol in music meaning that a note or rest should be held for longer than normal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop doing something for a short time, or to make something stop for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "He paused and thought for a moment.",
          "She paused to catch her breath, and then kept on jogging.",
          "A judge has paused the litigation to give both sides a chance to settle their differences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a recording stop for a short time by pressing a button or control:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you pause the movie there, please?",
          "It is now possible to pause and rewind live television.",
          "She paused at key moments in the scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a moment in which something, such as a sound or an activity, stops before starting again:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a long pause during which we all wondered what he would say next."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paused": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop doing something for a short time, or to make something stop for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "He paused and thought for a moment.",
          "She paused to catch her breath, and then kept on jogging.",
          "A judge has paused the litigation to give both sides a chance to settle their differences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a recording stop for a short time by pressing a button or control:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you pause the movie there, please?",
          "It is now possible to pause and rewind live television.",
          "She paused at key moments in the scene."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pauses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short period in which something such as a sound or an activity is stopped before starting again:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be a brief pause in the proceedings while the piano is moved into place.",
          "After a long, awkward pause, someone finally asked a question.",
          "She spoke for three quarters of an hour without so much as a pause.",
          "There followed a pregnant (= filled with meaning) pause in which neither of them knew what to say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a button or control that allows you to stop a recording for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "I pressed pause/the pause button so I could go and make a cup of tea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of silence between musical notes, or a symbol that represents this",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol in music meaning that a note or rest should be held for longer than normal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop doing something for a short time, or to make something stop for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "He paused and thought for a moment.",
          "She paused to catch her breath, and then kept on jogging.",
          "A judge has paused the litigation to give both sides a chance to settle their differences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a recording stop for a short time by pressing a button or control:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you pause the movie there, please?",
          "It is now possible to pause and rewind live television.",
          "She paused at key moments in the scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a moment in which something, such as a sound or an activity, stops before starting again:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a long pause during which we all wondered what he would say next."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pave": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cover an area of ground with a hard, flat surface of pieces of stone, concrete, or bricks:",
        "examples": [
          "The area near the beach is paved with bricks set in patterns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover an area of ground or a road with materials such as stone, concrete, or bricks that will form a hard, level surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible for someone to do something or for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "This merger will revolutionize the industry and pave the way for more international alliances."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover an area of ground with a hard, flat surface of pieces of stone, concrete, or bricks:",
        "examples": [
          "The area near the beach is paved with bricks set in patterns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pavement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a path with a hard surface on one or both sides of a road, that people walk on:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep to the pavement, Rosie, there's a good girl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the surface of a road when it has been covered with concrete or tarmac",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard surface of a road, a sidewalk (= path next to a road), or other area of ground:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The umbrella fell to the pavement with a clatter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pavilion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building near a sports field, especially one where cricket is played, used by the players and sometimes by people watching the game",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a group of related buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "the West Pavilion of Central General Hospital"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building in which sports or entertainments take place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a temporary structure, such as a large tent, especially used at public events or for shows",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, open structure or tent, providing shelter esp. in a park or at a fair (= temporary public event)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pavilion is also one of a group of related buildings, such as a hospital.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "paving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a paved area, or material used to pave an area",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "paw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the foot of an animal that has claws or nails, such as a cat, dog, or bear:",
        "examples": [
          "I found paw prints in the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a human hand:",
        "examples": [
          "Take your filthy paws off my nice clean towel!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch something with a paw:",
        "examples": [
          "When their dog heard them it began pawing (at) the ground in excitement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or touch someone roughly with the hands, especially in an unpleasant sexual way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the foot of an animal, such as a cat, dog, or bear, that has claws or nails",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A person who paws someone else feels or touches the other person, often in a sexual way that is too forceful.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pawn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any one of the eight least valuable pieces in the game of chess",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not have any real power but is used by others to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The refugees are pawns in an international political dispute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "left with a pawnbroker:",
        "examples": [
          "She had to put her ring in pawn to pay the bills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a possession with a pawnbroker, who gives you money for it and can sell it if the money is not paid back within a certain time:",
        "examples": [
          "Of all items pawned, jewellery is the most common."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a possession with someone in order to borrow money from that person, with the understanding that if you do not pay it back within the agreed time, the person can keep your possession and sell it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the eight least valuable pieces in the game of chess",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pawn is also a person who is controlled by others and used for their own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt she had been used as a political pawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a valuable possession with a pawnbroker (= someone who lends money in exchange for possessions):",
        "examples": [
          "Under the law, the owner of an automobile may pawn it to secure a loan up to $2,500."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that does not have any real power, but is used by others to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "a pawn in sth The federal jury rejected the company's defense that they were an unwitting pawn in the scheme to sell confidential documents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "left with a pawnbroker (= someone who lends money in exchange for valuable possessions):",
        "examples": [
          "If a pawn shop loans $50 on a gold necklace, they might charge $5 to keep the necklace in pawn for each month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no longer with a pawnbroker (= someone who lends money in exchange for valuable possessions):",
        "examples": [
          "She had pawned the ring, and couldn't get it out of pawn until the Saturday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pawned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a possession with a pawnbroker, who gives you money for it and can sell it if the money is not paid back within a certain time:",
        "examples": [
          "Of all items pawned, jewellery is the most common."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pawns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any one of the eight least valuable pieces in the game of chess",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not have any real power but is used by others to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The refugees are pawns in an international political dispute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "left with a pawnbroker:",
        "examples": [
          "She had to put her ring in pawn to pay the bills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a possession with a pawnbroker, who gives you money for it and can sell it if the money is not paid back within a certain time:",
        "examples": [
          "Of all items pawned, jewellery is the most common."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a possession with someone in order to borrow money from that person, with the understanding that if you do not pay it back within the agreed time, the person can keep your possession and sell it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the eight least valuable pieces in the game of chess",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pawn is also a person who is controlled by others and used for their own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt she had been used as a political pawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a valuable possession with a pawnbroker (= someone who lends money in exchange for possessions):",
        "examples": [
          "Under the law, the owner of an automobile may pawn it to secure a loan up to $2,500."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that does not have any real power, but is used by others to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "a pawn in sth The federal jury rejected the company's defense that they were an unwitting pawn in the scheme to sell confidential documents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "left with a pawnbroker (= someone who lends money in exchange for valuable possessions):",
        "examples": [
          "If a pawn shop loans $50 on a gold necklace, they might charge $5 to keep the necklace in pawn for each month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no longer with a pawnbroker (= someone who lends money in exchange for valuable possessions):",
        "examples": [
          "She had pawned the ring, and couldn't get it out of pawn until the Saturday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pawnshop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shop where a pawnbroker operates their business",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a store where you can leave possessions in order to borrow money, or buy objects that others have left there and that are now for sale",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a store that lends money in exchange for a valuable thing that they can sell if the person leaving it does not pay an agreed amount of money by an agreed time:",
        "examples": [
          "a pawnshop loan/owner"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paws": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the foot of an animal that has claws or nails, such as a cat, dog, or bear:",
        "examples": [
          "I found paw prints in the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a human hand:",
        "examples": [
          "Take your filthy paws off my nice clean towel!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch something with a paw:",
        "examples": [
          "When their dog heard them it began pawing (at) the ground in excitement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or touch someone roughly with the hands, especially in an unpleasant sexual way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the foot of an animal, such as a cat, dog, or bear, that has claws or nails",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A person who paws someone else feels or touches the other person, often in a sexual way that is too forceful.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give money to someone for something you want to buy or for services provided:",
        "examples": [
          "pay something for something How much did you pay for the tickets?",
          "I pay my taxes.",
          "[ + two objects ] I'll pay you the fiver back tomorrow.",
          "pay for I'll pay for your ticket.",
          "pay in cash I paid the driver in cash.",
          "pay by cash Would you prefer to pay by cash?",
          "pay by cheque Very few people pay by cheque these days.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] I think we'll need to pay a builder to take this wall down.",
          "pay someone for something/doing something Did Linda pay you for looking after her cats while she was away?",
          "I paid a lot of money to get the washing machine fixed and it still doesn't work!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something pays for itself, it works so well that it saves the same amount of money that it costs:",
        "examples": [
          "The advertising should pay for itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money to someone for work that they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "The company pays its interns $4,000 a month.",
          "We pay €200 a day for this kind of work.",
          "pay well Accountancy may be boring but at least it pays well.",
          "poorly paid Most of these women are very poorly paid and work in terrible conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a profit or advantage to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "it pays to It never pays to take risks where human safety is concerned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "pay tribute to The commander paid tribute to the courage of his troops.",
          "be paid a compliment It's always nice to be paid a compliment.",
          "pay your respects to someone A crowd of mourners gathered to pay their respects to the dead man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch, listen to, or think about something carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "You weren't paying attention to what I was saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to visit a person or place, usually for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll pay you a call when I'm in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money you receive for doing a job:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a nice job but the pay is appalling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work for someone, especially secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was confronted by an angry mob, some of them in the pay of his rival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money to someone for goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We paid a lot of money for that table.",
          "[ I ] Would you prefer to pay by credit card?",
          "[ I ] fig. We all eventually pay for our mistakes (= suffer or are punished because of our mistakes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To pay is also to give someone or something money for an amount you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We’ve got to pay the rent.",
          "[ T ] We have so many bills to pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money to someone that the person has earned for work done:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We pay our salespeople a salary plus a bonus based on their sales.",
          "[ I ] Construction jobs generally pay well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a profit, advantage, or benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It never pays to take risks where human safety is concerned.",
          "The moral is, \"Crime doesn’t pay.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Please pay attention.",
          "It’s always nice to be paid a compliment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money to someone for a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "pay for sth Who paid for the meal?",
          "pay sb to do sth We'll need to pay a builder to take this wall down.",
          "pay sb for sth How much did they pay you for the computer?",
          "pay sb for doing sth Did the company pay you for doing the quote?",
          "pay in/with sth They paid for the car in cash.",
          "pay to do sth I paid a lot of money to get the washing machine fixed and it still doesn't work!",
          "pay a deposit You will need to pay a small deposit if you want us to keep the radio for you.",
          "pay by cash/cheque/credit card"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something pays for itself, it works so well that it saves the same amount of money that it cost:",
        "examples": [
          "The renewable energy system will have paid for itself within ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money to someone for work that they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "He hates his job, but at least it pays well.",
          "Most of these women are very poorly paid and work in terrible conditions.",
          "pay $20/€50/£5, etc. for sth They pay $30 an hour for editing work.",
          "I don't get paid until the end of the month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone money that you owe them:",
        "examples": [
          "pay bills/rent I haven't got enough money to pay the rent this month.",
          "pay a debt/fine He was ordered by the court to pay a $100,000 fine.",
          "Will I have to pay income tax on any monies I receive?",
          "pay sb sth We haven't yet paid the contractor what we owe him for the work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business pays, it produces a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "make sth pay The cinema will be closed down at the end of October, as it has failed to attract enough patrons to make it pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an advantage to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "pay to do sth When it comes to your retirement, it doesn't pay to take too many risks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a bank account or an investment pays a particular amount of money or interest, the person who owns it will receive that amount of money or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "The account will pay 4% gross on credit balances.",
          "pay interest/a return The bank will pay interest if your account is in credit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something you do pays dividends, it has good results at a time in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The company found that the extra training really did pay dividends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business pays its way, it makes at least the same amount of money as it costs to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "When Swan Lake reached the West End, there had to be eight performances a week for the production to pay its way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay more for something than it is really worth:",
        "examples": [
          "Small businesses have always paid over the odds for office supplies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience the bad result of something you have done or that someone else has done:",
        "examples": [
          "It is inexcusable for students to be paying the price for backroom deals in the student loan industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay too much money for something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no point in getting a bargain flight only to pay through the nose for car hire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay a lot of money for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Many wealthy businessmen are prepared to pay top dollar for an exclusive property in this area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay for yourself rather than allowing someone else to pay:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a part-time job to help pay my way through university."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money you receive for doing a job:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a long-running dispute over pay and working conditions.",
          "Workers threatened to strike over the low pay of the support staff.",
          "They agreed to give six months off work with full pay for staff whose jobs are to be outsourced.",
          "The current starting pay is about $500 a week.",
          "a pay award/deal/settlement Councils will have to fund the teachers' pay award from within their own resources.",
          "a pay cut Employees have a choice between taking a pay cut or working more.",
          "a pay hike/increase Pilots have received annual pay increases of only 1.5% since the ruling.",
          "hourly/monthly/weekly pay",
          "overtime/retirement pay",
          "holiday/vacation pay",
          "redundancy/severance pay",
          "executive pay"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work for someone, especially secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors in the pay of drug companies were accused yesterday of exaggerating the benefits of antidepressant drugs for children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "payable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "that should be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest payments are payable monthly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a cheque is payable to a particular person or organization, his, her, or its name is written on it and the money will be paid to him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "Please make your cheque payable to WWF."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying how or when an amount of money should be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "The fees are payable monthly.",
          "payable in sth The debt is payable in one lump sum or by instalments.",
          "payable on January 1st/22nd May, etc. The final dividend will be 1.15p, payable on August 29.",
          "Payment by check of cash dividends will ordinarily be mailed within three business days after the payable date."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a cheque is payable to a person or an organization, the money will be paid to them because their name is written on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Please make your cheque payable to Oxford Ecobuild."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a loan that may have to be paid back at any time, with little or no warning:",
        "examples": [
          "Many business loans are payable on demand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used on a bond, cheque, etc. to state that the amount of money shown should be paid to the person who brings it for payment:",
        "examples": [
          "Where a bill is not payable to bearer, the payee must be named."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used on a bond, cheque, etc. to state that the amount of money shown should be paid to the person who is named on it:",
        "examples": [
          "If an instrument is not payable to order or to bearer, it is not negotiable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "payback": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an advantage received from something, especially the profit from a financial investment:",
        "examples": [
          "The payback for reorganization should be increased productivity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something bad that is done to you because of something bad that you have done previously:",
        "examples": [
          "The problems she was experiencing felt like payback for her past mistakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that punishes someone for something bad that the person did to you; revenge:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They view the proposed initiative as payback to those senators who have not shown enough Republican loyalty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of giving money that is owed, or of getting back something for money spent:",
        "examples": [
          "He'll have a 20-year payback on his investment, and the improvements should last another 20 years after that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the profit received from an investment or the time that it takes to receive the same amount that was invested:",
        "examples": [
          "Shareholders are awaiting a cash payback from the deal.",
          "a payback on sth You should have a 20-year payback on your investment in solar panels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage that you get from something:",
        "examples": [
          "payback for sth The payback for reorganization should be increased productivity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone will have to suffer for the way that they have behaved in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "The union has been treated very badly, and now it's payback time, and strike action will go ahead."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paycheck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money a person is paid monthly, weekly, etc., for their work, or on one occasion for doing a single piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "It's easy to go on expensive holidays when you have a paycheck the size of hers.",
          "live paycheck to paycheck About four out of ten households live paycheck to paycheck (= have almost no money left by the time they receive their next paycheck).",
          "The actor usually receives a paycheck of around $5 million a movie.",
          "She saves 20% of her pay check."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cheque or other form of payment used to pay an employee the amount of money they have earned:",
        "examples": [
          "They were told their final paychecks would be available on Friday.",
          "He sometimes has to go to several places to find someone who will cash his paycheck.",
          "The amount written on his pay check seemed wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a check used to pay an employee the amount of money the employee has earned",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "paychecks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money a person is paid monthly, weekly, etc., for their work, or on one occasion for doing a single piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "It's easy to go on expensive holidays when you have a paycheck the size of hers.",
          "live paycheck to paycheck About four out of ten households live paycheck to paycheck (= have almost no money left by the time they receive their next paycheck).",
          "The actor usually receives a paycheck of around $5 million a movie.",
          "She saves 20% of her pay check."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cheque or other form of payment used to pay an employee the amount of money they have earned:",
        "examples": [
          "They were told their final paychecks would be available on Friday.",
          "He sometimes has to go to several places to find someone who will cash his paycheck.",
          "The amount written on his pay check seemed wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a check used to pay an employee the amount of money the employee has earned",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "payday": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the day on which a worker receives their pay",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the day on which employees receive their pay",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the day on which workers receive their pay, usually every week or month:",
        "examples": [
          "He wrote a cheque postdated to his next payday.",
          "Payday is on Friday.",
          "Friday is payday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that a person or a company receives:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's former chief financial officer also enjoyed a big payday as his total compensation jumped to $11.7 million."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "payers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who usually pays on time/late:",
        "examples": [
          "Crossman is a regular client and a good payer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a combining form to mean a person who pays something:",
        "examples": [
          "mortgage payers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who pays or owes money that should be paid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or an organization that pays or has to pay something:",
        "examples": [
          "licence/mortgage/tax payer All 26 million basic-rate income tax payers will benefit next year from a 1% cut in the tax rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say if a person or organization usually pays their invoices, debts, etc., and if they pay them on time or late:",
        "examples": [
          "Some service providers will consider applications even if you are listed as a bad payer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "paying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give money to someone for something you want to buy or for services provided:",
        "examples": [
          "pay something for something How much did you pay for the tickets?",
          "I pay my taxes.",
          "[ + two objects ] I'll pay you the fiver back tomorrow.",
          "pay for I'll pay for your ticket.",
          "pay in cash I paid the driver in cash.",
          "pay by cash Would you prefer to pay by cash?",
          "pay by cheque Very few people pay by cheque these days.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] I think we'll need to pay a builder to take this wall down.",
          "pay someone for something/doing something Did Linda pay you for looking after her cats while she was away?",
          "I paid a lot of money to get the washing machine fixed and it still doesn't work!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something pays for itself, it works so well that it saves the same amount of money that it costs:",
        "examples": [
          "The advertising should pay for itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money to someone for work that they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "The company pays its interns $4,000 a month.",
          "We pay €200 a day for this kind of work.",
          "pay well Accountancy may be boring but at least it pays well.",
          "poorly paid Most of these women are very poorly paid and work in terrible conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a profit or advantage to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "it pays to It never pays to take risks where human safety is concerned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "pay tribute to The commander paid tribute to the courage of his troops.",
          "be paid a compliment It's always nice to be paid a compliment.",
          "pay your respects to someone A crowd of mourners gathered to pay their respects to the dead man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch, listen to, or think about something carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "You weren't paying attention to what I was saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to visit a person or place, usually for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll pay you a call when I'm in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money you receive for doing a job:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a nice job but the pay is appalling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work for someone, especially secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was confronted by an angry mob, some of them in the pay of his rival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money to someone for goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We paid a lot of money for that table.",
          "[ I ] Would you prefer to pay by credit card?",
          "[ I ] fig. We all eventually pay for our mistakes (= suffer or are punished because of our mistakes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To pay is also to give someone or something money for an amount you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We’ve got to pay the rent.",
          "[ T ] We have so many bills to pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money to someone that the person has earned for work done:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We pay our salespeople a salary plus a bonus based on their sales.",
          "[ I ] Construction jobs generally pay well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a profit, advantage, or benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It never pays to take risks where human safety is concerned.",
          "The moral is, \"Crime doesn’t pay.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Please pay attention.",
          "It’s always nice to be paid a compliment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money to someone for a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "pay for sth Who paid for the meal?",
          "pay sb to do sth We'll need to pay a builder to take this wall down.",
          "pay sb for sth How much did they pay you for the computer?",
          "pay sb for doing sth Did the company pay you for doing the quote?",
          "pay in/with sth They paid for the car in cash.",
          "pay to do sth I paid a lot of money to get the washing machine fixed and it still doesn't work!",
          "pay a deposit You will need to pay a small deposit if you want us to keep the radio for you.",
          "pay by cash/cheque/credit card"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something pays for itself, it works so well that it saves the same amount of money that it cost:",
        "examples": [
          "The renewable energy system will have paid for itself within ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money to someone for work that they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "He hates his job, but at least it pays well.",
          "Most of these women are very poorly paid and work in terrible conditions.",
          "pay $20/€50/£5, etc. for sth They pay $30 an hour for editing work.",
          "I don't get paid until the end of the month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone money that you owe them:",
        "examples": [
          "pay bills/rent I haven't got enough money to pay the rent this month.",
          "pay a debt/fine He was ordered by the court to pay a $100,000 fine.",
          "Will I have to pay income tax on any monies I receive?",
          "pay sb sth We haven't yet paid the contractor what we owe him for the work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business pays, it produces a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "make sth pay The cinema will be closed down at the end of October, as it has failed to attract enough patrons to make it pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an advantage to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "pay to do sth When it comes to your retirement, it doesn't pay to take too many risks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a bank account or an investment pays a particular amount of money or interest, the person who owns it will receive that amount of money or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "The account will pay 4% gross on credit balances.",
          "pay interest/a return The bank will pay interest if your account is in credit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something you do pays dividends, it has good results at a time in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The company found that the extra training really did pay dividends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business pays its way, it makes at least the same amount of money as it costs to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "When Swan Lake reached the West End, there had to be eight performances a week for the production to pay its way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay more for something than it is really worth:",
        "examples": [
          "Small businesses have always paid over the odds for office supplies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience the bad result of something you have done or that someone else has done:",
        "examples": [
          "It is inexcusable for students to be paying the price for backroom deals in the student loan industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay too much money for something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no point in getting a bargain flight only to pay through the nose for car hire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay a lot of money for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Many wealthy businessmen are prepared to pay top dollar for an exclusive property in this area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay for yourself rather than allowing someone else to pay:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a part-time job to help pay my way through university."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money you receive for doing a job:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a long-running dispute over pay and working conditions.",
          "Workers threatened to strike over the low pay of the support staff.",
          "They agreed to give six months off work with full pay for staff whose jobs are to be outsourced.",
          "The current starting pay is about $500 a week.",
          "a pay award/deal/settlement Councils will have to fund the teachers' pay award from within their own resources.",
          "a pay cut Employees have a choice between taking a pay cut or working more.",
          "a pay hike/increase Pilots have received annual pay increases of only 1.5% since the ruling.",
          "hourly/monthly/weekly pay",
          "overtime/retirement pay",
          "holiday/vacation pay",
          "redundancy/severance pay",
          "executive pay"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work for someone, especially secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors in the pay of drug companies were accused yesterday of exaggerating the benefits of antidepressant drugs for children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "payload": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of goods or people that a vehicle, such as a truck or aircraft, can carry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the explosive that a missile carries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the equipment carried in a spacecraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of explosive that a missile carries, or the equipment carried in a spacecraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total number of passengers and weight of goods that an aircraft or a ship carries or can carry, for which payment is received:",
        "examples": [
          "The 767s carry a maximum payload of 75,000 pounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods that a vehicle is carrying or can carry:",
        "examples": [
          "The truck involved in the collision was carrying a payload of toxic materials."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "payment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money paid:",
        "examples": [
          "Usually we ask for payment on receipt of the goods.",
          "We need a deposit of £165 followed by twelve monthly payments of £60.",
          "When is the first payment due?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "reward:",
        "examples": [
          "Verbal abuse was hardly the payment I expected for my troubles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money received by a person that has been owed to them, and especially money received by an employee because of a pay rise at an earlier time:",
        "examples": [
          "The company refused to give them their full pension, sick pay and other back payments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money paid, or the act of paying:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] When is the first payment due?",
          "[ U ] Usually we ask for payment when the order is placed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that has been paid or is expected to be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "For the fiscal year ended February 28 2010, payments from Class A Shares amounted to $1,470.",
          "mortgage/insurance/tax payments",
          "a deferred/direct/lump-sum payment",
          "a maximum/minimum payment",
          "make a payment You will face interest charges if you don't make a payment within 30 days.",
          "fall behind on/meet/miss a payment If you anticipate missing a payment, call your lender.",
          "Any additional payments made to the employee's occupational pension will come from the pension fund.",
          "When is the first payment due?",
          "a salary/wage payment",
          "a pension/redundancy payment",
          "bond/interest/loan payments",
          "We couldn't afford the monthly payments on the loan once interest rates rose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of paying or being paid a sum of money:",
        "examples": [
          "immediate/late/prompt payment The company will charge for late payment.",
          "accept/defer/receive payment",
          "a payment plan/system",
          "payment terms",
          "a payment date/deadline",
          "cash/direct debit payment",
          "electronic/online payment",
          "payment by cash/credit card Some airlines charge for payment by credit card.",
          "New methods of payment are being introduced.",
          "payment in advance/in full/in instalments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is paid to an employee because of a pay rise at an earlier time, or the act of paying this money:",
        "examples": [
          "I am due to receive back payments for the past six months' work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money owed that has not been paid back by the expected time, or the act of paying this money:",
        "examples": [
          "Homeowners will be given 90 days to make back payments, to save the home from going to auction.",
          "He was being pursued by the tax authorities for back payment of taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of paying employees in which the amount paid varies according to the amount of work they do or the profit that is made",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of paying for something using goods and services instead of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The company agreed that the loan should be settled by payment in kind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money paid that is part of the total amount owed for something, or the act of paying in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Tax is also due as the first payment on account for the tax year 2010-11."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "payment for goods that is received when they are delivered:",
        "examples": [
          "Many suppliers have begun demanding cash payment on delivery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "payment for goods and services that must be made after the buyer receives an invoice:",
        "examples": [
          "Terms are payment on invoice within 15 days of invoice date."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "payments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money paid:",
        "examples": [
          "Usually we ask for payment on receipt of the goods.",
          "We need a deposit of £165 followed by twelve monthly payments of £60.",
          "When is the first payment due?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "reward:",
        "examples": [
          "Verbal abuse was hardly the payment I expected for my troubles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money received by a person that has been owed to them, and especially money received by an employee because of a pay rise at an earlier time:",
        "examples": [
          "The company refused to give them their full pension, sick pay and other back payments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money paid, or the act of paying:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] When is the first payment due?",
          "[ U ] Usually we ask for payment when the order is placed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that has been paid or is expected to be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "For the fiscal year ended February 28 2010, payments from Class A Shares amounted to $1,470.",
          "mortgage/insurance/tax payments",
          "a deferred/direct/lump-sum payment",
          "a maximum/minimum payment",
          "make a payment You will face interest charges if you don't make a payment within 30 days.",
          "fall behind on/meet/miss a payment If you anticipate missing a payment, call your lender.",
          "Any additional payments made to the employee's occupational pension will come from the pension fund.",
          "When is the first payment due?",
          "a salary/wage payment",
          "a pension/redundancy payment",
          "bond/interest/loan payments",
          "We couldn't afford the monthly payments on the loan once interest rates rose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of paying or being paid a sum of money:",
        "examples": [
          "immediate/late/prompt payment The company will charge for late payment.",
          "accept/defer/receive payment",
          "a payment plan/system",
          "payment terms",
          "a payment date/deadline",
          "cash/direct debit payment",
          "electronic/online payment",
          "payment by cash/credit card Some airlines charge for payment by credit card.",
          "New methods of payment are being introduced.",
          "payment in advance/in full/in instalments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is paid to an employee because of a pay rise at an earlier time, or the act of paying this money:",
        "examples": [
          "I am due to receive back payments for the past six months' work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money owed that has not been paid back by the expected time, or the act of paying this money:",
        "examples": [
          "Homeowners will be given 90 days to make back payments, to save the home from going to auction.",
          "He was being pursued by the tax authorities for back payment of taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of paying employees in which the amount paid varies according to the amount of work they do or the profit that is made",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of paying for something using goods and services instead of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The company agreed that the loan should be settled by payment in kind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money paid that is part of the total amount owed for something, or the act of paying in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Tax is also due as the first payment on account for the tax year 2010-11."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "payment for goods that is received when they are delivered:",
        "examples": [
          "Many suppliers have begun demanding cash payment on delivery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "payment for goods and services that must be made after the buyer receives an invoice:",
        "examples": [
          "Terms are payment on invoice within 15 days of invoice date."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "payoff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the result of a set of actions, or an explanation at the end of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The payoff for years of research is a microscope that` performs better than all of its competitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money paid to someone, especially so that they do not cause trouble or so that they will do what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "It has been alleged that the congressman received a secret payoff from an arms dealer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a result that rewards you for your effort or work:",
        "examples": [
          "After years of study, the payoff is supposed to be a good job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money paid to someone for something that you want done or to not cause you trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "He denied receiving any kickbacks or payoffs for giving a large contract to the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is paid to someone so that they do not cause trouble, or to persuade them to leave their job:",
        "examples": [
          "to accept/receive a payoff",
          "to demand/negotiate a payoff",
          "If her contract is terminated she will be in line for a $1.2m pay-off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money received from a business arrangement or an investment:",
        "examples": [
          "The deal is forecast to produce a pay-off of $160,000.",
          "The payoff was greater than investors had been led to believe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage gained as the result of a decision, series of actions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The payoff from the new organizational structure has been enormous, for instance in cutting project lead times by 50%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "payoffs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the result of a set of actions, or an explanation at the end of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The payoff for years of research is a microscope that` performs better than all of its competitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money paid to someone, especially so that they do not cause trouble or so that they will do what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "It has been alleged that the congressman received a secret payoff from an arms dealer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a result that rewards you for your effort or work:",
        "examples": [
          "After years of study, the payoff is supposed to be a good job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money paid to someone for something that you want done or to not cause you trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "He denied receiving any kickbacks or payoffs for giving a large contract to the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is paid to someone so that they do not cause trouble, or to persuade them to leave their job:",
        "examples": [
          "to accept/receive a payoff",
          "to demand/negotiate a payoff",
          "If her contract is terminated she will be in line for a $1.2m pay-off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money received from a business arrangement or an investment:",
        "examples": [
          "The deal is forecast to produce a pay-off of $160,000.",
          "The payoff was greater than investors had been led to believe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage gained as the result of a decision, series of actions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The payoff from the new organizational structure has been enormous, for instance in cutting project lead times by 50%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "payroll": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a list of the people employed by a company showing how much each one earns:",
        "examples": [
          "a payroll tax",
          "The company is growing fast, adding another 100 employees to its payroll over the last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of money paid to the people employed by a particular company:",
        "examples": [
          "With debts of $4 million and a monthly payroll of $1.2 million, the venture is clearly heading for trouble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of a company’s employees and the amount each earns, or the total earnings a business gives to its employees",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the employees of a company showing how much each one earns:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is growing fast, and increasing the number of staff on its payroll."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total number of people employed by a company, or in an economy:",
        "examples": [
          "The reduction in temporary hiring has led to the second successive month of falling payrolls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of money paid to the employees of a particular company:",
        "examples": [
          "payroll costs",
          "They operate with a strict $80 million payroll.",
          "On average, firms pay 10.45% of payroll into final salary pensions.",
          "The first thing the company must do to get out of trouble is to cut its payroll."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of managing the money that is paid to employees:",
        "examples": [
          "payroll administration/records/system",
          "His work is to manage the billing and payroll."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be employed by a particular company:",
        "examples": [
          "The company yesterday confirmed that she was no longer on its payroll as a paid consultant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give money to someone for something you want to buy or for services provided:",
        "examples": [
          "pay something for something How much did you pay for the tickets?",
          "I pay my taxes.",
          "[ + two objects ] I'll pay you the fiver back tomorrow.",
          "pay for I'll pay for your ticket.",
          "pay in cash I paid the driver in cash.",
          "pay by cash Would you prefer to pay by cash?",
          "pay by cheque Very few people pay by cheque these days.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] I think we'll need to pay a builder to take this wall down.",
          "pay someone for something/doing something Did Linda pay you for looking after her cats while she was away?",
          "I paid a lot of money to get the washing machine fixed and it still doesn't work!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something pays for itself, it works so well that it saves the same amount of money that it costs:",
        "examples": [
          "The advertising should pay for itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money to someone for work that they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "The company pays its interns $4,000 a month.",
          "We pay €200 a day for this kind of work.",
          "pay well Accountancy may be boring but at least it pays well.",
          "poorly paid Most of these women are very poorly paid and work in terrible conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a profit or advantage to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "it pays to It never pays to take risks where human safety is concerned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "pay tribute to The commander paid tribute to the courage of his troops.",
          "be paid a compliment It's always nice to be paid a compliment.",
          "pay your respects to someone A crowd of mourners gathered to pay their respects to the dead man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch, listen to, or think about something carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "You weren't paying attention to what I was saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to visit a person or place, usually for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll pay you a call when I'm in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money you receive for doing a job:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a nice job but the pay is appalling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work for someone, especially secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was confronted by an angry mob, some of them in the pay of his rival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money to someone for goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We paid a lot of money for that table.",
          "[ I ] Would you prefer to pay by credit card?",
          "[ I ] fig. We all eventually pay for our mistakes (= suffer or are punished because of our mistakes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To pay is also to give someone or something money for an amount you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We’ve got to pay the rent.",
          "[ T ] We have so many bills to pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money to someone that the person has earned for work done:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We pay our salespeople a salary plus a bonus based on their sales.",
          "[ I ] Construction jobs generally pay well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a profit, advantage, or benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It never pays to take risks where human safety is concerned.",
          "The moral is, \"Crime doesn’t pay.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Please pay attention.",
          "It’s always nice to be paid a compliment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money to someone for a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "pay for sth Who paid for the meal?",
          "pay sb to do sth We'll need to pay a builder to take this wall down.",
          "pay sb for sth How much did they pay you for the computer?",
          "pay sb for doing sth Did the company pay you for doing the quote?",
          "pay in/with sth They paid for the car in cash.",
          "pay to do sth I paid a lot of money to get the washing machine fixed and it still doesn't work!",
          "pay a deposit You will need to pay a small deposit if you want us to keep the radio for you.",
          "pay by cash/cheque/credit card"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something pays for itself, it works so well that it saves the same amount of money that it cost:",
        "examples": [
          "The renewable energy system will have paid for itself within ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money to someone for work that they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "He hates his job, but at least it pays well.",
          "Most of these women are very poorly paid and work in terrible conditions.",
          "pay $20/€50/£5, etc. for sth They pay $30 an hour for editing work.",
          "I don't get paid until the end of the month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone money that you owe them:",
        "examples": [
          "pay bills/rent I haven't got enough money to pay the rent this month.",
          "pay a debt/fine He was ordered by the court to pay a $100,000 fine.",
          "Will I have to pay income tax on any monies I receive?",
          "pay sb sth We haven't yet paid the contractor what we owe him for the work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business pays, it produces a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "make sth pay The cinema will be closed down at the end of October, as it has failed to attract enough patrons to make it pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an advantage to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "pay to do sth When it comes to your retirement, it doesn't pay to take too many risks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a bank account or an investment pays a particular amount of money or interest, the person who owns it will receive that amount of money or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "The account will pay 4% gross on credit balances.",
          "pay interest/a return The bank will pay interest if your account is in credit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something you do pays dividends, it has good results at a time in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The company found that the extra training really did pay dividends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business pays its way, it makes at least the same amount of money as it costs to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "When Swan Lake reached the West End, there had to be eight performances a week for the production to pay its way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay more for something than it is really worth:",
        "examples": [
          "Small businesses have always paid over the odds for office supplies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience the bad result of something you have done or that someone else has done:",
        "examples": [
          "It is inexcusable for students to be paying the price for backroom deals in the student loan industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay too much money for something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no point in getting a bargain flight only to pay through the nose for car hire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay a lot of money for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Many wealthy businessmen are prepared to pay top dollar for an exclusive property in this area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay for yourself rather than allowing someone else to pay:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a part-time job to help pay my way through university."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money you receive for doing a job:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a long-running dispute over pay and working conditions.",
          "Workers threatened to strike over the low pay of the support staff.",
          "They agreed to give six months off work with full pay for staff whose jobs are to be outsourced.",
          "The current starting pay is about $500 a week.",
          "a pay award/deal/settlement Councils will have to fund the teachers' pay award from within their own resources.",
          "a pay cut Employees have a choice between taking a pay cut or working more.",
          "a pay hike/increase Pilots have received annual pay increases of only 1.5% since the ruling.",
          "hourly/monthly/weekly pay",
          "overtime/retirement pay",
          "holiday/vacation pay",
          "redundancy/severance pay",
          "executive pay"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work for someone, especially secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors in the pay of drug companies were accused yesterday of exaggerating the benefits of antidepressant drugs for children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "He won the race and set a new PB."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pbs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Public Broadcasting Service: a US organization broadcasting generally educational television programmes that is paid for by the people who watch it rather than from advertising",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Public Broadcasting Service: a US organization broadcasting generally educational and cultural television programmes that is paid for by the people who watch the programmes rather than by advertising:",
        "examples": [
          "a PBS program/station/series"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pc": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "UK written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "an increase of 22 pc"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for post cibum (= after meals)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "The price of PCs has been tumbling recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "PC Owens"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for personal computer (= a small computer used in homes and offices)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for politically correct",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Discounts of 10 pc are given to those aged 60 plus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for personal computer: a medium-sized computer that is designed to be used by one person at a time:",
        "examples": [
          "a desktop PC",
          "the PC industry/market",
          "a PC maker/manufacturer/user"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pd": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Parkinson's disease",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island: used in addresses:",
        "examples": [
          "We plan on adding new locations in Burnaby, BC, and Charlottetown, PE.",
          "PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND COUNCIL OF THE ARTS, 115 Richmond St., Charlottetown, PE C1A 1A7, Canada"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pea": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round, green seed, several of which grow in a pod, eaten as a vegetable:",
        "examples": [
          "frozen/dried peas",
          "pea soup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an edible, round, green seed, that grows with others in a pod (= outer covering), from which they are removed to be cooked as a vegetable",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "freedom from war and violence, especially when people live and work together happily without disagreements:",
        "examples": [
          "peace talks/proposals",
          "a peace conference/initiative",
          "Now that the war is over may there be a lasting peace between our nations.",
          "Peace lasted in Europe for just over 20 years after 1918 before war broke out again.",
          "She's very good at keeping (the) peace within the family.",
          "The police act on the public's behalf to keep the peace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of not being interrupted or annoyed by worry, problems, noise, or unwanted actions:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll need peace and quiet to study.",
          "He says he's at peace when he's walking in the mountains.",
          "Go away and leave us to finish our dinner in peace.",
          "For everyone's peace of mind go back and check that you locked the door.",
          "There'll be no peace until she gets what she wants.",
          "I didn't agree with what she said but I held my peace (= did not say anything)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a period of) freedom from war or violence, esp. when people live and work together without violent disagreements:",
        "examples": [
          "People don't like to think about spending money on the military in a time of peace.",
          "The country has been at peace for 25 years (= not involved in war during this period)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "calm and quiet; freedom from worry or annoyance:",
        "examples": [
          "I need peace and quiet to study."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "freedom from war and violence:",
        "examples": [
          "achieve/broker/promote peace Failure to achieve peace in the Middle East was one of the Secretary of State's major regrets.",
          "at peace The country is now at peace after nearly 30 years of civil war.",
          "peace accord/agreement/deal Officials say they hope to forge a peace agreement next year.",
          "peace negotiations/proposals/talks The two sides have agreed to resume peace negotiations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peaceful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without violence:",
        "examples": [
          "peaceful demonstrators",
          "She hoped the different ethnic groups in the area could live together in peaceful co-existence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quiet and calm:",
        "examples": [
          "a peaceful afternoon/place"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free from war or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "The US is promoting a peaceful and rapid solution to the present crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "calm and quiet; free from worries or annoyances:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s so peaceful by the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not involving war or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "peaceful demonstration/protest/resolution People have the right to a peaceful demonstration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peacefully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that does not involve violence:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope the situation can be resolved peacefully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a quiet and calm way:",
        "examples": [
          "He was back in her arms and she could once again sleep peacefully."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peacekeepers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who tries to prevent or stop arguments or fighting between two or more people or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "At school he was what they call a peacekeeper. He would always make sure everyone was getting along."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of an international military force whose job is to prevent or stop fighting in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "UN peacekeepers were brought in to the troubled area.",
          "Since then, the territory has been run by the UN and protected by about 8,000 international peacekeepers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special soldier whose only job is to stop violence in a troubled area:",
        "examples": [
          "U.N. peacekeepers were brought in to the troubled area."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round fruit with sweet yellow flesh that has a lot of juice, a slightly furry red and yellow skin, and a large seed in its centre:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like peaches and cream for dessert?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is excellent or very pleasing:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a real peach of a guy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale colour between pink and orange",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a pale colour between pink and orange",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round fruit with sweet, juicy, yellow flesh, soft red and yellow skin, and a large seed in its center",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) a pink-orange color:",
        "examples": [
          "a set of peach towels"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peaches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round fruit with sweet yellow flesh that has a lot of juice, a slightly furry red and yellow skin, and a large seed in its centre:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like peaches and cream for dessert?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is excellent or very pleasing:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a real peach of a guy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale colour between pink and orange",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a pale colour between pink and orange",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round fruit with sweet, juicy, yellow flesh, soft red and yellow skin, and a large seed in its center",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) a pink-orange color:",
        "examples": [
          "a set of peach towels"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peachy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very good",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peacock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large bird, the male of which has very long tail feathers that it can spread out to show bright colours and patterns shaped like eyes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man is who is very proud of his appearance and gives a lot of attention to his clothes and the way he dresses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a man) to behave in a way that shows that he is very proud of his appearance, for example by wearing clothes that make people notice him:",
        "examples": [
          "Nowadays we're used to football officials peacocking around in every conceivable colour, but back then people were utterly shocked.",
          "\"I think the light behind me could give a nice silhouette\", says the boxer, peacocking down the alley towards the camera."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large bird with long, bright, showy, blue and green tail feathers that it can spread out",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peacocks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large bird, the male of which has very long tail feathers that it can spread out to show bright colours and patterns shaped like eyes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man is who is very proud of his appearance and gives a lot of attention to his clothes and the way he dresses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a man) to behave in a way that shows that he is very proud of his appearance, for example by wearing clothes that make people notice him:",
        "examples": [
          "Nowadays we're used to football officials peacocking around in every conceivable colour, but back then people were utterly shocked.",
          "\"I think the light behind me could give a nice silhouette\", says the boxer, peacocking down the alley towards the camera."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large bird with long, bright, showy, blue and green tail feathers that it can spread out",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the highest, strongest, or best point, value, or level of skill:",
        "examples": [
          "Prices reach a peak during August.",
          "Beat the egg whites until they are stiff enough to form firm peaks.",
          "We saw a victory by an athlete at the very peak of her fitness and career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pointed top of a mountain, or the mountain itself:",
        "examples": [
          "It is one of the most difficult peaks to climb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flat curved part of a cap that goes above the eyes of the person who is wearing it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Peak times are the times when most people are using or doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Traffic congestion is really bad at peak periods (= when it is busiest).",
          "It is most expensive to advertise at peak viewing times (= those with the most people watching).",
          "Don't go there in the peak (= busiest) season - it'll be hot and crowded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Peak levels or rates are when they are at their highest:",
        "examples": [
          "peak rate electricity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that has become so popular and common that it is no longer fashionable or people start to dislike it:",
        "examples": [
          "I think we've reached peak beard (= beards were fashionable, but now too many people have them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach the highest, strongest, or best point, value, or level of skill:",
        "examples": [
          "Official figures show that unemployment peaked in November."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach the highest point, value, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Official figures show unemployment peaked in November."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pointed top of a mountain, or the mountain itself",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period during which something reaches its highest level, price, rate, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "At its peak, the company was valued at £1.5 billion.",
          "Several internet service providers tested in the evening peak failed to deliver the new target for high-speed internet.",
          "be above/below the peak of sth The shares have started to recover but are still far below their 12-month peak.",
          "hit/reach/rise to a peak Investors were looking beyond the UK market because they feared it might have reached a peak.",
          "all-time/record/highest peak",
          "Markets are subject to strong peaks and troughs due to economic cycles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the highest level, price, rate, etc. that something reaches:",
        "examples": [
          "The comparison site provides information on peak and off-peak rates across all the major mobile networks.",
          "Service providers keep spare capacity to meet peak demand.",
          "peak efficiency/performance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a period of time during which more people are using a service or system than during any other period:",
        "examples": [
          "The new facility could increase the number of packages shipped to 30,000 from 10,000 during the peak holiday season.",
          "peak hours/periods/times The Underground often operates a crowd-control system at peak periods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach the highest level, price, rate, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Official figures show that unemployment peaked in November.",
          "peak (out) at sth There was growing belief in the City that base rates may have peaked at 4.75%.",
          "Despite talk of the market peaking out, investors are still buying rather than selling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peaked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A peaked hat has a peak at the front:",
        "examples": [
          "a peaked cap"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rising to a point",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly ill, often looking pale",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) looking slightly ill and often pale",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach the highest, strongest, or best point, value, or level of skill:",
        "examples": [
          "Official figures show that unemployment peaked in November."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peaks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the highest, strongest, or best point, value, or level of skill:",
        "examples": [
          "Prices reach a peak during August.",
          "Beat the egg whites until they are stiff enough to form firm peaks.",
          "We saw a victory by an athlete at the very peak of her fitness and career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pointed top of a mountain, or the mountain itself:",
        "examples": [
          "It is one of the most difficult peaks to climb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flat curved part of a cap that goes above the eyes of the person who is wearing it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Peak times are the times when most people are using or doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Traffic congestion is really bad at peak periods (= when it is busiest).",
          "It is most expensive to advertise at peak viewing times (= those with the most people watching).",
          "Don't go there in the peak (= busiest) season - it'll be hot and crowded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Peak levels or rates are when they are at their highest:",
        "examples": [
          "peak rate electricity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that has become so popular and common that it is no longer fashionable or people start to dislike it:",
        "examples": [
          "I think we've reached peak beard (= beards were fashionable, but now too many people have them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach the highest, strongest, or best point, value, or level of skill:",
        "examples": [
          "Official figures show that unemployment peaked in November."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach the highest point, value, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Official figures show unemployment peaked in November."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pointed top of a mountain, or the mountain itself",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period during which something reaches its highest level, price, rate, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "At its peak, the company was valued at £1.5 billion.",
          "Several internet service providers tested in the evening peak failed to deliver the new target for high-speed internet.",
          "be above/below the peak of sth The shares have started to recover but are still far below their 12-month peak.",
          "hit/reach/rise to a peak Investors were looking beyond the UK market because they feared it might have reached a peak.",
          "all-time/record/highest peak",
          "Markets are subject to strong peaks and troughs due to economic cycles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the highest level, price, rate, etc. that something reaches:",
        "examples": [
          "The comparison site provides information on peak and off-peak rates across all the major mobile networks.",
          "Service providers keep spare capacity to meet peak demand.",
          "peak efficiency/performance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a period of time during which more people are using a service or system than during any other period:",
        "examples": [
          "The new facility could increase the number of packages shipped to 30,000 from 10,000 during the peak holiday season.",
          "peak hours/periods/times The Underground often operates a crowd-control system at peak periods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach the highest level, price, rate, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Official figures show that unemployment peaked in November.",
          "peak (out) at sth There was growing belief in the City that base rates may have peaked at 4.75%.",
          "Despite talk of the market peaking out, investors are still buying rather than selling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peanut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an oval-shaped seed of a plant, that grows underground in pairs inside a thin brown shell:",
        "examples": [
          "peanut/groundnut oil",
          "salted/dry-roast(ed) peanuts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something so small it is not worth considering, especially an amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "pay someone peanuts They pay people peanuts in that organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small nut that grows in a shell under the ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peanuts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something so small it is not worth considering, especially an amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "pay someone peanuts They pay people peanuts in that organization.",
          "We worked long hours and were paid peanuts.",
          "Their house is really energy efficient and costs peanuts to run.",
          "The team charged fans peanuts to watch their games.",
          "These farmers are getting peanuts for their crops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "They expect us to work for peanuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is so small it is not worth working for or considering:",
        "examples": [
          "earn/make/be paid peanuts They work long hours and earn peanuts.",
          "A fine of $2 million is peanuts to an organization of that size."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet fruit, usually with a green skin and a lot of juice, that has a round base and is slightly pointed towards the stem",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, juicy, yellow or green fruit with a round base and slightly pointed top",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pearl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, round object, usually white, that forms around a grain of sand inside the shell of a sea creature, especially an oyster. Pearls are valuable and are used to make jewellery:",
        "examples": [
          "a string of pearls",
          "a pearl necklace"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "jewellery made from pearls:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave her pearls for her birthday.",
          "You never saw her without her pearls - even on the beach!",
          "Pearls are a safe bet for wearing with a little black dress.",
          "She was dressed in a cashmere sweater and pearls.",
          "She sat in front of the mirror and fastened her pearls around her neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificially made pearl:",
        "examples": [
          "cultured pearls"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small ball of some types of food :",
        "examples": [
          "The pearls of rice are delicate and creamy.",
          "Tapioca is a starchy substance from the cassava plant and comes in many forms, including pellets called pearls.",
          "Pearls of caviar rolled nicely on the tongue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small drop of liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "There were pearls of dew on the grass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the white shiny colour of pearl or a pale colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "pearl buttons"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid) to form small drops on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Sweat was pearling on her brow.",
          "He quartered an orange with the knife and the juice on the blade pearled into droplets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a surface) to have small drops of liquid form on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The heavy dish cover was pearled around the edge with glistening drops.",
          "She saw one of Annie's thin white arms, pearled with water, shoot into the sky as the boat righted itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, shiny, hard ball, usually white or blue-gray, that forms around a grain of sand inside some oyster shells and is valued as a jewel:",
        "examples": [
          "a string of pearls"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pearls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, round object, usually white, that forms around a grain of sand inside the shell of a sea creature, especially an oyster. Pearls are valuable and are used to make jewellery:",
        "examples": [
          "a string of pearls",
          "a pearl necklace"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "jewellery made from pearls:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave her pearls for her birthday.",
          "You never saw her without her pearls - even on the beach!",
          "Pearls are a safe bet for wearing with a little black dress.",
          "She was dressed in a cashmere sweater and pearls.",
          "She sat in front of the mirror and fastened her pearls around her neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificially made pearl:",
        "examples": [
          "cultured pearls"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small ball of some types of food :",
        "examples": [
          "The pearls of rice are delicate and creamy.",
          "Tapioca is a starchy substance from the cassava plant and comes in many forms, including pellets called pearls.",
          "Pearls of caviar rolled nicely on the tongue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small drop of liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "There were pearls of dew on the grass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the white shiny colour of pearl or a pale colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "pearl buttons"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid) to form small drops on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Sweat was pearling on her brow.",
          "He quartered an orange with the knife and the juice on the blade pearled into droplets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a surface) to have small drops of liquid form on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The heavy dish cover was pearled around the edge with glistening drops.",
          "She saw one of Annie's thin white arms, pearled with water, shoot into the sky as the boat righted itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, shiny, hard ball, usually white or blue-gray, that forms around a grain of sand inside some oyster shells and is valued as a jewel:",
        "examples": [
          "a string of pearls"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pearly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "white and shiny, like a pearl:",
        "examples": [
          "pearly white teeth"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pears": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet fruit, usually with a green skin and a lot of juice, that has a round base and is slightly pointed towards the stem",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, juicy, yellow or green fruit with a round base and slightly pointed top",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round, green seed, several of which grow in a pod, eaten as a vegetable:",
        "examples": [
          "frozen/dried peas",
          "pea soup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an edible, round, green seed, that grows with others in a pod (= outer covering), from which they are removed to be cooked as a vegetable",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peasant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who owns or rents a small piece of land and grows crops, keeps animals, etc. on it, especially one who has a low income, very little education, and a low social position. This is usually used of someone who lived in the past or of someone in a poor country:",
        "examples": [
          "Tons of internationally donated food was distributed to the starving peasants.",
          "Most of the produce sold in the market is grown by peasant farmers.",
          "Peasant women with scarves around their heads were working in the fields."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not well educated or is rude and does not behave well:",
        "examples": [
          "Joe's a real peasant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a low social class of farm workers and owners of small farms",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peasants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who owns or rents a small piece of land and grows crops, keeps animals, etc. on it, especially one who has a low income, very little education, and a low social position. This is usually used of someone who lived in the past or of someone in a poor country:",
        "examples": [
          "Tons of internationally donated food was distributed to the starving peasants.",
          "Most of the produce sold in the market is grown by peasant farmers.",
          "Peasant women with scarves around their heads were working in the fields."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not well educated or is rude and does not behave well:",
        "examples": [
          "Joe's a real peasant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a low social class of farm workers and owners of small farms",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pebble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small smooth round stone, especially one found on a beach or in a river:",
        "examples": [
          "This part of the coast has pebble beaches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small stone, made smooth by the action of water",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pebbles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small smooth round stone, especially one found on a beach or in a river:",
        "examples": [
          "This part of the coast has pebble beaches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small stone, made smooth by the action of water",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pecan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of long nut with a rough surface and a smooth reddish-brown shell:",
        "examples": [
          "chopped pecans",
          "pecan pie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an edible nut with a smooth shell",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When a bird pecks, it bites, hits, or picks up something small with its beak:",
        "examples": [
          "The birds learn to peck holes in the milk bottle tops.",
          "Geese were pecking around for food.",
          "peck at Chickens pecked at the seeds which covered the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a quick kiss, especially on the side of the face:",
        "examples": [
          "peck someone on the cheek He pecked his aunt on the cheek."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to type on a keyboard, pressing the keys using only one or two fingers, especially because you are not very good at typing:",
        "examples": [
          "They hunch over keyboards, pecking individual lines of code in strange programming languages.",
          "peck at I'm tired of watching my 12-year-old daughter pecking at the keyboard with one finger.",
          "hunt and peck It has a small qwerty keyboard which touch-typists with tiny hands can use - I hunt and peck ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a bird) the action of biting, hitting, or picking up something small with its beak:",
        "examples": [
          "Be careful you don't get a peck in the face from one of the chickens.",
          "In the game show, she had to brave the pecks of a dozen ostriches while covered in bird seed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick kiss:",
        "examples": [
          "peck on the cheek She gave me the usual peck on the cheek."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old-fashioned unit of measurement equal to 554.84 cubic inches (9.092 litres) in the UK and 537.6 cubic inches (8.810 litres) in the US :",
        "examples": [
          "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.",
          "The labourer then earned two pecks of wheat a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a bird) to hit, bite, or pick up something with the beak",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A peck is also a quick kiss:",
        "examples": [
          "Aunt Velma gave me a peck on the cheek."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pecked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a bird pecks, it bites, hits, or picks up something small with its beak:",
        "examples": [
          "The birds learn to peck holes in the milk bottle tops.",
          "Geese were pecking around for food.",
          "peck at Chickens pecked at the seeds which covered the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a quick kiss, especially on the side of the face:",
        "examples": [
          "peck someone on the cheek He pecked his aunt on the cheek."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to type on a keyboard, pressing the keys using only one or two fingers, especially because you are not very good at typing:",
        "examples": [
          "They hunch over keyboards, pecking individual lines of code in strange programming languages.",
          "peck at I'm tired of watching my 12-year-old daughter pecking at the keyboard with one finger.",
          "hunt and peck It has a small qwerty keyboard which touch-typists with tiny hands can use - I hunt and peck ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pecker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for penis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to stay happy when things are difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "As he left, he shouted to her to keep her pecker up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pecking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a bird pecks, it bites, hits, or picks up something small with its beak:",
        "examples": [
          "The birds learn to peck holes in the milk bottle tops.",
          "Geese were pecking around for food.",
          "peck at Chickens pecked at the seeds which covered the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a quick kiss, especially on the side of the face:",
        "examples": [
          "peck someone on the cheek He pecked his aunt on the cheek."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to type on a keyboard, pressing the keys using only one or two fingers, especially because you are not very good at typing:",
        "examples": [
          "They hunch over keyboards, pecking individual lines of code in strange programming languages.",
          "peck at I'm tired of watching my 12-year-old daughter pecking at the keyboard with one finger.",
          "hunt and peck It has a small qwerty keyboard which touch-typists with tiny hands can use - I hunt and peck ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pecs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of two large muscles in the chest that help move the shoulder and upper arm :",
        "examples": [
          "He wore a very tight white T-shirt that showed off his considerable pecs.",
          "The pecs respond fairly quickly to regular training, especially the bench press."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pectoral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of the chest:",
        "examples": [
          "He flexed his pectoral muscles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peculiar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unusual and strange, sometimes in an unpleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "She has the most peculiar ideas.",
          "What a peculiar smell!",
          "It's peculiar that they didn't tell us they were going away.",
          "UK The video on road accidents made me feel rather peculiar (= ill)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to, relating to, or found in only particular people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "He gets on with things in his own peculiar way/manner/fashion.",
          "They noted that special manner of walking that was peculiar to her alone.",
          "This type of building is peculiar to the south of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusual and strange:",
        "examples": [
          "The copy editor will check type size and technical details to see if anything looks peculiar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "characteristic especially of a particular person, group, or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Katherine Hepburn’s way of talking was peculiar to her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pedal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small part of a machine or object that is pushed down with the foot to operate or move the machine or object:",
        "examples": [
          "the brake/accelerator pedal",
          "This sewing machine is operated by a foot pedal.",
          "He stood up on the pedals of his bike to get extra power as he cycled up the hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part on a piano or organ that you press with your foot :",
        "examples": [
          "He started playing the piano as soon as his legs were long enough to reach the pedals.",
          "A typical church organ has four rows of keyboards and foot pedals under the bench."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "operated by a pedal or pedals:",
        "examples": [
          "a pedal bike/boat/car",
          "She emptied the ashtray into the pedal bin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push the pedals of a bicycle with your feet:",
        "examples": [
          "He struggled to pedal his bicycle up the hill.",
          "We were pedalling like mad (= very fast) against the wind, but didn't seem to be getting anywhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press piano or organ pedals in order to make particular musical sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The eccentric musician pedals his grand piano in stockinged feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part of a machine or vehicle that you can press down with your foot to operate the machine or make the vehicle move:",
        "examples": [
          "bicycle pedals",
          "You have to press down hard on the gas pedal to get this car up hills."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pedaling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small part of a machine or object that is pushed down with the foot to operate or move the machine or object:",
        "examples": [
          "the brake/accelerator pedal",
          "This sewing machine is operated by a foot pedal.",
          "He stood up on the pedals of his bike to get extra power as he cycled up the hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part on a piano or organ that you press with your foot :",
        "examples": [
          "He started playing the piano as soon as his legs were long enough to reach the pedals.",
          "A typical church organ has four rows of keyboards and foot pedals under the bench."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "operated by a pedal or pedals:",
        "examples": [
          "a pedal bike/boat/car",
          "She emptied the ashtray into the pedal bin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push the pedals of a bicycle with your feet:",
        "examples": [
          "He struggled to pedal his bicycle up the hill.",
          "We were pedalling like mad (= very fast) against the wind, but didn't seem to be getting anywhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press piano or organ pedals in order to make particular musical sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The eccentric musician pedals his grand piano in stockinged feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part of a machine or vehicle that you can press down with your foot to operate the machine or make the vehicle move:",
        "examples": [
          "bicycle pedals",
          "You have to press down hard on the gas pedal to get this car up hills."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pedals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small part of a machine or object that is pushed down with the foot to operate or move the machine or object:",
        "examples": [
          "the brake/accelerator pedal",
          "This sewing machine is operated by a foot pedal.",
          "He stood up on the pedals of his bike to get extra power as he cycled up the hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part on a piano or organ that you press with your foot :",
        "examples": [
          "He started playing the piano as soon as his legs were long enough to reach the pedals.",
          "A typical church organ has four rows of keyboards and foot pedals under the bench."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "operated by a pedal or pedals:",
        "examples": [
          "a pedal bike/boat/car",
          "She emptied the ashtray into the pedal bin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push the pedals of a bicycle with your feet:",
        "examples": [
          "He struggled to pedal his bicycle up the hill.",
          "We were pedalling like mad (= very fast) against the wind, but didn't seem to be getting anywhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press piano or organ pedals in order to make particular musical sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The eccentric musician pedals his grand piano in stockinged feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part of a machine or vehicle that you can press down with your foot to operate the machine or make the vehicle move:",
        "examples": [
          "bicycle pedals",
          "You have to press down hard on the gas pedal to get this car up hills."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pedantic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "giving too much attention to formal rules or small details:",
        "examples": [
          "They were being unnecessarily pedantic by insisting that Berry himself, and not his wife, should have made the announcement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "caring too much about unimportant rules or details and not enough about understanding or appreciating a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Professor Harris had a narrow, pedantic approach to history that put us to sleep."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peddle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to sell things, especially by taking them to different places:",
        "examples": [
          "These products are generally peddled (from) door to door.",
          "He travels around, peddling his wares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you peddle stories or information, you spread them by telling different people:",
        "examples": [
          "The organization has peddled the myth that they are supporting the local population."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell things, esp. by taking them to different places:",
        "examples": [
          "Mrs. Cawthorn peddled vegetables out of the back of a pickup truck to earn a living."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to sell things, especially on the street, by phone, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A number of suspect technology stocks are being peddled by fringe brokers in London financial circles.",
          "All the world can now peddle its wares on the internet with few restrictions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to influence people's opinions or make them believe something:",
        "examples": [
          "Conventional politicians should expose the fantasies that the far left and far right are peddling to a vulnerable section of society."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peddled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell things, especially by taking them to different places:",
        "examples": [
          "These products are generally peddled (from) door to door.",
          "He travels around, peddling his wares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you peddle stories or information, you spread them by telling different people:",
        "examples": [
          "The organization has peddled the myth that they are supporting the local population."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peddling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell things, especially by taking them to different places:",
        "examples": [
          "These products are generally peddled (from) door to door.",
          "He travels around, peddling his wares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you peddle stories or information, you spread them by telling different people:",
        "examples": [
          "The organization has peddled the myth that they are supporting the local population."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pedestal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin column that supports a statue, or a tall structure like a column on which something rests:",
        "examples": [
          "In the riot, the statues were toppled from their pedestals.",
          "A flower arrangement in a large basket stood on a pedestal in the corner of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a base for a statue, or a base for a column:",
        "examples": [
          "Museum staff plan to replace the cracked pedestal under the statue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pedestrian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is walking, especially in an area where vehicles go:",
        "examples": [
          "A few pedestrians sheltered from the rain in doorways.",
          "The death rate for pedestrians hit by cars is unacceptably high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not interesting; showing very little imagination:",
        "examples": [
          "Her books, with few exceptions, are workmanlike but pedestrian.",
          "His speech was long and pedestrian."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is walking, esp. in an area where vehicles go:",
        "examples": [
          "Bicyclists and pedestrians use the path."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing little imagination; not interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "The lyrics are pretty pedestrian."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pedestrians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is walking, especially in an area where vehicles go:",
        "examples": [
          "A few pedestrians sheltered from the rain in doorways.",
          "The death rate for pedestrians hit by cars is unacceptably high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not interesting; showing very little imagination:",
        "examples": [
          "Her books, with few exceptions, are workmanlike but pedestrian.",
          "His speech was long and pedestrian."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is walking, esp. in an area where vehicles go:",
        "examples": [
          "Bicyclists and pedestrians use the path."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing little imagination; not interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "The lyrics are pretty pedestrian."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pediatric": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pediatrician": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor with special training in medical care for children",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pediatrics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of medicine that deals with children",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pedicure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a beauty treatment for the feet that involves cutting and sometimes painting the nails, and massaging (= rubbing) the skin or making it feel softer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a treatment for the feet that involves cutting and sometimes painting the nails, and softening or massaging (= rubbing) the skin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pedigree": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a list of the parents and other relations of an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The breeder showed us the dog's pedigree.",
          "He breeds pedigree poodles/cattle (= ones whose parents and other relations are all of the same breed)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's family history, education, and experience, or the history of an idea or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "His voice and manner suggested an aristocratic pedigree.",
          "Isolationism has a long and respectable pedigree in American history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the parents and other family members of a particular animal, or a record of them:",
        "examples": [
          "a dog’s pedigree"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The pedigree of a person, idea, or activity is its history:",
        "examples": [
          "Populism and conservatism have strong Southern pedigrees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pedophile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pedophiles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of urinating:",
        "examples": [
          "to go for/have a pee.",
          "US to take a pee"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to excrete urine; to urinate",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peeing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peek": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to look, especially for a short time or while trying to avoid being seen:",
        "examples": [
          "Close your eyes. Don't peek. I've got a surprise for you.",
          "I peeked out the window to see who was there.",
          "The children peeked over the wall to see where the ball had gone.",
          "The film peeks behind the scenes of a multinational corporation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stick out slightly and be partly seen:",
        "examples": [
          "I could just see her petticoat peeking out from under her skirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at something for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "If I'm passing by I might take a peek at the new premises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look, esp. for a short time or while trying to avoid being seen:",
        "examples": [
          "Close your eyes and don’t peek."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something peeks out or up, it can be partly seen:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog’s head peeked out from behind the tree."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peekaboo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played with very young children in which you hide your face, especially with your hands, and then suddenly take your hands away saying \"peekaboo\"",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peeking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look, especially for a short time or while trying to avoid being seen:",
        "examples": [
          "Close your eyes. Don't peek. I've got a surprise for you.",
          "I peeked out the window to see who was there.",
          "The children peeked over the wall to see where the ball had gone.",
          "The film peeks behind the scenes of a multinational corporation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stick out slightly and be partly seen:",
        "examples": [
          "I could just see her petticoat peeking out from under her skirt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "Peel, core, and chop the apples."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a layer or covering peels, it slowly comes off, and if you peel a layer or covering, you remove it slowly and carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "We peeled the wallpaper off the walls.",
          "Peel off the backing strip and press the label down firmly.",
          "The posters were peeling away from the damp walls.",
          "The new paint is already starting to crack and peel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you peel, or part of your body or your skin peels, parts of the top layer of your skin comes off because you are burned from being in the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "My back is peeling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skin of fruit and vegetables, especially after it has been removed:",
        "examples": [
          "apple peel",
          "potato peel",
          "The dessert was decorated with strips of lemon peel.",
          "What shall I do with the peel?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "Peel, core, and chop the apples."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove a covering slowly and carefully, or of a covering to come off:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] We peeled the wallpaper off the walls.",
          "[ I ] My back is peeling from that sunburn I got last weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you peel off clothing, you take it off:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Ramon peeled his sweaty shirt off and hung it on a chair to dry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peeled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "Peel, core, and chop the apples."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a layer or covering peels, it slowly comes off, and if you peel a layer or covering, you remove it slowly and carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "We peeled the wallpaper off the walls.",
          "Peel off the backing strip and press the label down firmly.",
          "The posters were peeling away from the damp walls.",
          "The new paint is already starting to crack and peel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you peel, or part of your body or your skin peels, parts of the top layer of your skin comes off because you are burned from being in the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "My back is peeling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peeling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "Peel, core, and chop the apples."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a layer or covering peels, it slowly comes off, and if you peel a layer or covering, you remove it slowly and carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "We peeled the wallpaper off the walls.",
          "Peel off the backing strip and press the label down firmly.",
          "The posters were peeling away from the damp walls.",
          "The new paint is already starting to crack and peel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you peel, or part of your body or your skin peels, parts of the top layer of your skin comes off because you are burned from being in the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "My back is peeling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "Peel, core, and chop the apples."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a layer or covering peels, it slowly comes off, and if you peel a layer or covering, you remove it slowly and carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "We peeled the wallpaper off the walls.",
          "Peel off the backing strip and press the label down firmly.",
          "The posters were peeling away from the damp walls.",
          "The new paint is already starting to crack and peel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you peel, or part of your body or your skin peels, parts of the top layer of your skin comes off because you are burned from being in the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "My back is peeling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skin of fruit and vegetables, especially after it has been removed:",
        "examples": [
          "apple peel",
          "potato peel",
          "The dessert was decorated with strips of lemon peel.",
          "What shall I do with the peel?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "Peel, core, and chop the apples."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove a covering slowly and carefully, or of a covering to come off:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] We peeled the wallpaper off the walls.",
          "[ I ] My back is peeling from that sunburn I got last weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you peel off clothing, you take it off:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Ramon peeled his sweaty shirt off and hung it on a chair to dry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to secretly look at something for a short time, usually through a hole:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw her peeping through the curtains/into the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear slowly and not be completely seen:",
        "examples": [
          "A few early flowers had peeped up through the snow.",
          "The cat's tail was peeping out from under the bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a weak high noise",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement, answer, or complaint:",
        "examples": [
          "No one has raised a peep about this dreadful behaviour.",
          "One more peep out of you and there'll be no television tomorrow.",
          "There hasn't been a peep out of (= any form of communication from) my sister for a couple of weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not hear someone speak or make a sound, especially when this is surprising:",
        "examples": [
          "She hasn't heard a peep out of him in more than 10 days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the weak high noise made by young birds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick look:",
        "examples": [
          "Take/Have a peep at what it says in this letter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look quickly and often secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "He peeped over his shoulder to see if anyone was watching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something peeps up or out, it has just begun to appear:",
        "examples": [
          "Daisies were peeping through the turf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sound, or a spoken word:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s too scared to make a peep."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peeping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly look at something for a short time, usually through a hole:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw her peeping through the curtains/into the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear slowly and not be completely seen:",
        "examples": [
          "A few early flowers had peeped up through the snow.",
          "The cat's tail was peeping out from under the bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a weak high noise",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peeps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "people or friends:",
        "examples": [
          "He's gone out with his peeps."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to look carefully or with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "peer through When no one answered the door, she peered through the window to see if anyone was there.",
          "The driver was peering into the distance trying to read the road sign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is the same age or has the same social position or the same abilities as other people in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you think it's true that teenage girls are less self-confident than their male peers?",
          "He wasn't a great scholar, but as a teacher he had few peers (= not as many people had the same ability as him)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, a person who has a high social position and any of a range of titles, including baron, earl, and duke, or a life peer:",
        "examples": [
          "a hereditary peer",
          "a Conservative peer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look carefully or with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge peered over his glasses at the jury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of the same age, the same social position, or having the same abilities as other people in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Getting help from a peer is easier than asking a teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company in the same industry as other companies:",
        "examples": [
          "Dixons is doing better than its peers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of a similar age, position, abilities, etc. as others in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "According to research, high school dropouts earn $260,000 less in a lifetime than their degree-earning peers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look carefully or with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "peer through When no one answered the door, she peered through the window to see if anyone was there.",
          "The driver was peering into the distance trying to read the road sign."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way that separate internet networks are connected so that users of the different networks can communicate freely with each other and content can be exchanged. Peering is voluntary on the part of the network owners and free to users.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to look carefully or with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "peer through When no one answered the door, she peered through the window to see if anyone was there.",
          "The driver was peering into the distance trying to read the road sign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is the same age or has the same social position or the same abilities as other people in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you think it's true that teenage girls are less self-confident than their male peers?",
          "He wasn't a great scholar, but as a teacher he had few peers (= not as many people had the same ability as him)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, a person who has a high social position and any of a range of titles, including baron, earl, and duke, or a life peer:",
        "examples": [
          "a hereditary peer",
          "a Conservative peer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look carefully or with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge peered over his glasses at the jury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of the same age, the same social position, or having the same abilities as other people in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Getting help from a peer is easier than asking a teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company in the same industry as other companies:",
        "examples": [
          "Dixons is doing better than its peers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of a similar age, position, abilities, etc. as others in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "According to research, high school dropouts earn $260,000 less in a lifetime than their degree-earning peers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of urinating:",
        "examples": [
          "to go for/have a pee.",
          "US to take a pee"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to excrete urine; to urinate",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peewee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young child who plays an organized sport in a particular age group:",
        "examples": [
          "Those minor peewees are only 11 and 12.",
          "The helmets are worn by more than 2 million football players, from pee-wees to professionals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular age group in which young children play an organized sport:",
        "examples": [
          "The six-year-old is on a peewee league baseball team.",
          "This book should be mandatory reading for every coach, from pee-wee to the pros."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something very small:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] Hey, peewee, come here a minute."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peg": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small stick or hook that sticks out from a surface and from which objects, especially clothes, can hang:",
        "examples": [
          "He took off his coat/hat and hung it on the peg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reason for discussing something further :",
        "examples": [
          "They decided to use the anniversary as the peg for/a peg on which to hang a TV documentary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used to fasten something into a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Hammer the (tent) pegs firmly into the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a low fast throw in baseball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement that fixes a price, currency, etc. at a particular level:",
        "examples": [
          "The government removed the currency from its peg against the dollar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something in place with pegs:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure the tarpaulin is securely pegged down.",
          "UK I'll peg out the clothes before I go to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a price, currency, etc. stay at a particular level:",
        "examples": [
          "The agreement works because member nations haven't tried to peg prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw a ball in baseball low and fast:",
        "examples": [
          "Mattingly pegged the ball to Stanley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, shaped piece of wood or other material on which objects can be hung:",
        "examples": [
          "She hung her apron on the peg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used to attach something or hold it in place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fix the amount or value of something in relation to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s talk of trying to peg the value of the peso to the dollar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize or discover what something is; identify:",
        "examples": [
          "They had you pegged as a sucker the minute you walked in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official arrangement for a price, currency, etc. to stay at a particular level or within a particular range:",
        "examples": [
          "peg against sth The government removed the currency from its peg against the dollar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially control prices, income levels, currencies, etc. by keeping them at a particular level or within a particular range:",
        "examples": [
          "peg sth at sth Interest on the loan is pegged at 1.75% above base rate.",
          "peg sth to sth Many of the world's currencies are pegged to the US dollar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to guess the cost, amount, or level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Future costs stemming from those lawsuits have been pegged as high as $8 billion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pegged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the former name for Beijing, the capital city of China",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pelican": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large bird that catches fish and carries them in the lower part of its large, bag-shaped beak",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, fish-eating bird with a long beak and a throat that is like a bag",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pellets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small hard ball or tube-shaped piece of any substance:",
        "examples": [
          "iron/lead/wax/plastic/paper pellets",
          "food pellets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the solid waste of particular animals:",
        "examples": [
          "rabbit/sheep pellets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small metal objects that are shot from some types of gun:",
        "examples": [
          "airgun pellets",
          "shotgun pellets",
          "a pellet gun"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, hard, ball-shaped or tube-shaped piece of any substance:",
        "examples": [
          "shotgun pellets",
          "plastic pellets"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pelt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to throw a number of things quickly at someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "We saw rioters pelting police with bricks and bottles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run fast:",
        "examples": [
          "The children pelted down the bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skin and fur of a dead animal, or the skin with the fur removed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "running as fast as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "We ran at full pelt along a rough track."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw a number of things quickly at someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Youths tried to pelt them with stones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skin and fur of a dead animal, or the skin with the fur removed:",
        "examples": [
          "rabbit pelts"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pelting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw a number of things quickly at someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "We saw rioters pelting police with bricks and bottles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run fast:",
        "examples": [
          "The children pelted down the bank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pelvic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the pelvis:",
        "examples": [
          "the pelvic region/area"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pelvis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the bones that form a bowl-shaped structure in the area below the waist at the top of the legs, and to which the leg bones and spine are joined",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bones that form a bowl-shaped structure in the area below the waist at the top of the legs, to which the leg bones and spine (= row of bones in the back) are joined",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pembroke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of small dog from Wales that usually has smooth red or orange and white fur, has a long, strong body, short legs, a pointed nose, and a tail that curves over its back :",
        "examples": [
          "The Pembroke Welsh corgi was originally bred to be used in herding cattle.",
          "Queen Elizabeth II owned many Pembroke Welsh Corgis, which has helped to increase their popularity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin object used for writing or drawing with ink:",
        "examples": [
          "a fountain/ballpoint/felt-tip pen",
          "in pen Don't write in pen (= using a pen), or you won't be able to rub out any mistakes you make."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small area surrounded by a fence, especially one in which animals are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "a sheep/pig pen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang for",
        "examples": [
          "state pen He served nine years in the state pen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "He chose to stick with the starting pitcher instead of going to the pen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female swan:",
        "examples": [
          "The cob and pen then send their grown cygnets off to find their own water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "\"Referee, that has to be a pen!\" he yelled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write something:",
        "examples": [
          "She penned a note of thanks to her hostess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin device with a point used for writing or drawing with ink:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a fountain/ballpoint/felt-tip pen",
          "[ U ] You must fill out the application in pen (= using a pen)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small area surrounded by a fence in which animals are kept, or slang a prison or jail",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a pen to write or draw something with ink:",
        "examples": [
          "She penned (= wrote) a thank-you note."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enclose a person or animal in a small area by surrounding the area with a fence:",
        "examples": [
          "Sheep are penned behind the barn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "penal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to punishment given by law:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people believe that execution has no place in the penal system of a civilized society.",
          "He had been in and out of penal institutions (= prison) from the age of 16."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a harmful effect; causing disadvantage:",
        "examples": [
          "They complained about the penal and counter-productive tax rates.",
          "Employees regarded the childcare charges as penal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or connected with punishment given by law:",
        "examples": [
          "the penal system"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "penalize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone a disadvantage:",
        "examples": [
          "The present tax system penalizes poor people.",
          "The system should ensure that borrowers are not penalized by sudden rises in mortgage rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish someone for breaking a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "He was penalized early in the game for uunsportsmanlike conduct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish someone, esp. for breaking the law or a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "The new law penalizes the taxpayers who can least afford to pay.",
          "Boone was penalized for unnecessary roughness and thrown out of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone or something in a way that gives them a disadvantage:",
        "examples": [
          "The current tax system penalizes people on low incomes.",
          "The stock was penalized because Wall Street believed the company's financials would come in below expectations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish someone for failing to obey a rule, law, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Several major cities are introducing measures that penalize big polluters.",
          "penalize sb for sth The legislation penalized China for manipulating its currency to gain trade advantages."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "penalized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone a disadvantage:",
        "examples": [
          "The present tax system penalizes poor people.",
          "The system should ensure that borrowers are not penalized by sudden rises in mortgage rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish someone for breaking a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "He was penalized early in the game for uunsportsmanlike conduct."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "penalties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a punishment, or the usual punishment, for doing something that is against a law:",
        "examples": [
          "The law carries a penalty of up to three years in prison.",
          "They asked for the maximum penalty for hoax calls to be increased to one year.",
          "The protesters were told to clear the area around the building, on penalty of arrest (= or be arrested) if they did not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of punishment, often involving paying money, that is given to you if you break an agreement or do not follow rules:",
        "examples": [
          "Currently, ticket holders pay a penalty equal to 25 percent of the ticket price when they change their flight plans.",
          "There was a penalty clause which said you had to pay half the cost if you cancelled your booking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage given in some sports to a team or player when the opposing team or player breaks a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "The referee awarded (= gave) a penalty kick.",
          "Hysen handled the ball and conceded the penalty that gave Manchester United the lead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disadvantage brought about as a result of a situation or action:",
        "examples": [
          "Loss of privacy is one of the penalties of success.",
          "She has paid a heavy penalty for speaking the truth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a punishment, esp. the usual one, for breaking a law:",
        "examples": [
          "Repeat offenders should face stiff/tough penalties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A penalty is also a type of punishment for breaking an agreement or not following rules:",
        "examples": [
          "If you pay off the loan early, they’ll charge an extra month’s interest as a prepayment penalty.",
          "When a football team gives up 143 yards in penalties, they deserve to lose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that someone is forced to pay for failing to obey a rule, law, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Taxpayers who do not send in their tax return by the deadline will pay a £100 penalty.",
          "exit/early-withdrawal/fixed penalty Savers who try to cash in their bonds in the first five years will usually face fixed penalty charges.",
          "impose/introduce a penalty Regulators prevented the broadband operator from imposing a penalty on customers defecting to other providers.",
          "without penalty Withdrawals can be made without penalty as long as 50 days' notice is given.",
          "face/incur a penalty",
          "financial/hefty/stiff penalties"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a punishment for failing to obey a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "Second-degree murder carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.",
          "abolish/oppose/seek the death penalty Several US states have considered bills that would abolish the death penalty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "penalty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a punishment, or the usual punishment, for doing something that is against a law:",
        "examples": [
          "The law carries a penalty of up to three years in prison.",
          "They asked for the maximum penalty for hoax calls to be increased to one year.",
          "The protesters were told to clear the area around the building, on penalty of arrest (= or be arrested) if they did not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of punishment, often involving paying money, that is given to you if you break an agreement or do not follow rules:",
        "examples": [
          "Currently, ticket holders pay a penalty equal to 25 percent of the ticket price when they change their flight plans.",
          "There was a penalty clause which said you had to pay half the cost if you cancelled your booking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage given in some sports to a team or player when the opposing team or player breaks a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "The referee awarded (= gave) a penalty kick.",
          "Hysen handled the ball and conceded the penalty that gave Manchester United the lead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disadvantage brought about as a result of a situation or action:",
        "examples": [
          "Loss of privacy is one of the penalties of success.",
          "She has paid a heavy penalty for speaking the truth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a punishment, esp. the usual one, for breaking a law:",
        "examples": [
          "Repeat offenders should face stiff/tough penalties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A penalty is also a type of punishment for breaking an agreement or not following rules:",
        "examples": [
          "If you pay off the loan early, they’ll charge an extra month’s interest as a prepayment penalty.",
          "When a football team gives up 143 yards in penalties, they deserve to lose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that someone is forced to pay for failing to obey a rule, law, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Taxpayers who do not send in their tax return by the deadline will pay a £100 penalty.",
          "exit/early-withdrawal/fixed penalty Savers who try to cash in their bonds in the first five years will usually face fixed penalty charges.",
          "impose/introduce a penalty Regulators prevented the broadband operator from imposing a penalty on customers defecting to other providers.",
          "without penalty Withdrawals can be made without penalty as long as 50 days' notice is given.",
          "face/incur a penalty",
          "financial/hefty/stiff penalties"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a punishment for failing to obey a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "Second-degree murder carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.",
          "abolish/oppose/seek the death penalty Several US states have considered bills that would abolish the death penalty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "penance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act that shows that you feel sorry about something that you have done, sometimes for religious reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "As a penance, she said she would buy them all a box of chocolates.",
          "They are doing penance for their sins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "activity that shows you regret some previous action, sometimes for religious reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They are doing penance for their sins."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of penny (= a unit of money)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "penchant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liking for, an enjoyment of, or a habit of doing something, especially something that other people might not like:",
        "examples": [
          "a penchant for melodrama/skiing/exotic clothes",
          "penchant for Her penchant for disappearing for days at a time worries her family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liking for or a habit of doing something, esp. something that other people might not like:",
        "examples": [
          "Ives had a penchant for musical experimentation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pencil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin object, usually made of wood, for writing or drawing, with a sharp black or coloured point at one end:",
        "examples": [
          "a box of coloured pencils",
          "pens and pencils",
          "He sat with his pencil poised, ready to take notes.",
          "The pencil's blunt - you'd better sharpen it (= make its point sharp).",
          "Write your comments in the margin in (= using) pencil.",
          "a pencil sharpener"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the form of some types of make-up:",
        "examples": [
          "an eyebrow pencil",
          "a lip pencil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin beam of light:",
        "examples": [
          "A pencil of light showed as the door opened slightly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that has been drawn with a pencil:",
        "examples": [
          "pencil sketches/drawings",
          "Cut on or just inside the pencil line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write something with a pencil",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, usually wooden, tube-shaped device for writing or drawing which has colored material in the center and a point at one end:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] colored pencils",
          "[ U ] Make your corrections in pencil (= using a pencil)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pencils": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin object, usually made of wood, for writing or drawing, with a sharp black or coloured point at one end:",
        "examples": [
          "a box of coloured pencils",
          "pens and pencils",
          "He sat with his pencil poised, ready to take notes.",
          "The pencil's blunt - you'd better sharpen it (= make its point sharp).",
          "Write your comments in the margin in (= using) pencil.",
          "a pencil sharpener"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the form of some types of make-up:",
        "examples": [
          "an eyebrow pencil",
          "a lip pencil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin beam of light:",
        "examples": [
          "A pencil of light showed as the door opened slightly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that has been drawn with a pencil:",
        "examples": [
          "pencil sketches/drawings",
          "Cut on or just inside the pencil line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write something with a pencil",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, usually wooden, tube-shaped device for writing or drawing which has colored material in the center and a point at one end:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] colored pencils",
          "[ U ] Make your corrections in pencil (= using a pencil)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pendant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of jewellery worn around the neck, consisting of a long chain with an object hanging from it, or the object itself:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing a crystal pendant.",
          "It was a necklace with a diamond pendant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of jewelry worn around the neck consisting of a long chain with an object hanging from it, or the object itself",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "about to happen or waiting to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "There were whispers that a deal was pending.",
          "The pending releases of the prisoners are meant to create a climate for negotiation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that one thing must wait until another thing happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The identity of the four people was not made public, pending (the) notification of relatives.",
          "Flights were suspended pending (an) investigation of the crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "about to happen or waiting to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "His application for citizenship was still pending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "until after:",
        "examples": [
          "Flights were suspended pending an investigation of the crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "waiting to be decided or approved:",
        "examples": [
          "The appeal is still pending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "waiting to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "pending case/deal/lawsuit His representative was not free to comment on the pending case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "while waiting for something to happen or be decided:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares in the internet group were suspended at 0.14p, pending an announcement about the proposed merger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pendulum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device consisting of a weight on a stick or thread that moves from one side to the other, especially one that forms a part of some types of clocks:",
        "examples": [
          "The pendulum in the grandfather clock swung back and forth.",
          "The spaceship's jets were fired periodically to dampen a side-to-side pendulum motion that had developed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change, especially from one opinion to an opposite one:",
        "examples": [
          "As so often in education, the pendulum has swung back to the other extreme and testing is popular again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device consisting of a weight hanging on a rod or cord that moves from one side to the other, esp. one that forms a part of a clock",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pendulum is also power or control of an activity that changes from one group to another:",
        "examples": [
          "In labor-management relations, the pendulum has swung wildly in the direction of the players."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "penetrate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move into or through something:",
        "examples": [
          "Amazingly, the bullet did not penetrate his brain.",
          "In a normal winter, the frost penetrates deeply enough to kill off insect eggs in the soil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in becoming part of an organization, etc. and working within it :",
        "examples": [
          "The organization had been penetrated by a spy.",
          "The company has been successful in penetrating overseas markets this year (= it has started selling its products in them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport to move the ball through an opponent's defence:",
        "examples": [
          "The Australians seemed able to penetrate the South African defence at will.",
          "They contained the opposition for long periods but were unable to penetrate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach or affect something:",
        "examples": [
          "These changes had not yet penetrated as far west as the mountains of Merioneth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your eyes penetrate somewhere dark, you manage to see through it:",
        "examples": [
          "Our eyes couldn't penetrate the dark/the gloom of the inner cave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a person penetrates someone as a sexual act, they put their penis or another object into another person's body.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study or investigate something in order to understand it:",
        "examples": [
          "It's hard to penetrate her mind.",
          "He penetrates deeper into the artist's life in the second volume of his autobiography."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move into or through something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The drill isn’t sharp enough to penetrate into the rock.",
          "[ T ] Women have begun to penetrate a lot of fields that were dominated by men for centuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand something, or to be understood as a result of study or investigation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Her writing penetrated to the heart of contemporary life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to sell products or services in a new area or to a new group of customers:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is beginning to penetrate Asian markets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "penetrated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move into or through something:",
        "examples": [
          "Amazingly, the bullet did not penetrate his brain.",
          "In a normal winter, the frost penetrates deeply enough to kill off insect eggs in the soil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in becoming part of an organization, etc. and working within it :",
        "examples": [
          "The organization had been penetrated by a spy.",
          "The company has been successful in penetrating overseas markets this year (= it has started selling its products in them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport to move the ball through an opponent's defence:",
        "examples": [
          "The Australians seemed able to penetrate the South African defence at will.",
          "They contained the opposition for long periods but were unable to penetrate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach or affect something:",
        "examples": [
          "These changes had not yet penetrated as far west as the mountains of Merioneth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your eyes penetrate somewhere dark, you manage to see through it:",
        "examples": [
          "Our eyes couldn't penetrate the dark/the gloom of the inner cave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a person penetrates someone as a sexual act, they put their penis or another object into another person's body.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study or investigate something in order to understand it:",
        "examples": [
          "It's hard to penetrate her mind.",
          "He penetrates deeper into the artist's life in the second volume of his autobiography."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "penetrates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move into or through something:",
        "examples": [
          "Amazingly, the bullet did not penetrate his brain.",
          "In a normal winter, the frost penetrates deeply enough to kill off insect eggs in the soil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in becoming part of an organization, etc. and working within it :",
        "examples": [
          "The organization had been penetrated by a spy.",
          "The company has been successful in penetrating overseas markets this year (= it has started selling its products in them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport to move the ball through an opponent's defence:",
        "examples": [
          "The Australians seemed able to penetrate the South African defence at will.",
          "They contained the opposition for long periods but were unable to penetrate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach or affect something:",
        "examples": [
          "These changes had not yet penetrated as far west as the mountains of Merioneth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your eyes penetrate somewhere dark, you manage to see through it:",
        "examples": [
          "Our eyes couldn't penetrate the dark/the gloom of the inner cave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a person penetrates someone as a sexual act, they put their penis or another object into another person's body.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study or investigate something in order to understand it:",
        "examples": [
          "It's hard to penetrate her mind.",
          "He penetrates deeper into the artist's life in the second volume of his autobiography."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move into or through something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The drill isn’t sharp enough to penetrate into the rock.",
          "[ T ] Women have begun to penetrate a lot of fields that were dominated by men for centuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand something, or to be understood as a result of study or investigation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Her writing penetrated to the heart of contemporary life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to sell products or services in a new area or to a new group of customers:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is beginning to penetrate Asian markets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "penetrating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very loud:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a penetrating scream.",
          "He has a very penetrating voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a way of looking at someone in which you seem to know what they are thinking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mind that understands things quickly and well:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a penetrating mind, capable of incisive thought."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very loud:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a penetrating scream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone with penetrating eyes or a penetrating gaze seems able to understand or know you just by looking at you.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing a very good understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "a penetrating critique",
          "penetrating observations"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "penetration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a movement into or through something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Sunscreens can help reduce the penetration of ultraviolet rays into the skin.",
          "The company is trying to increase its penetration of the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting your penis or another object into someone else's body as a sexual act",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's ability to understand quickly and well",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level of sales, or of increase in sales, of a product or service in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "broadband/internet/mobile-phone penetration Broadband penetration is set to soar in Eastern European markets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "penguin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a black and white bird, found mainly in the Antarctic, that cannot fly but uses its small wings to help it swim:",
        "examples": [
          "What time do they feed the penguins at the zoo?",
          "Puffins are often confused with penguins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a black-and-white sea bird found in cold, southern parts of the world which cannot fly and swims using its small wings",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "penguins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a black and white bird, found mainly in the Antarctic, that cannot fly but uses its small wings to help it swim:",
        "examples": [
          "What time do they feed the penguins at the zoo?",
          "Puffins are often confused with penguins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a black-and-white sea bird found in cold, southern parts of the world which cannot fly and swims using its small wings",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "penicillin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of antibiotic (= a medicine that kills bacteria)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of antibiotic (= medicine that kills bacteria)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "penile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the penis",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peninsula": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of land that sticks out from a larger area of land into the sea or into a lake:",
        "examples": [
          "the Korean/Arabian/Florida Peninsula"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land mostly surrounded by water but connected to a larger piece of land:",
        "examples": [
          "the Monterey Peninsula"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "penis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a male's body that is used for urinating and for sex",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organ of male mammals that is used to excrete urine and for sex",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "penises": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a male's body that is used for urinating and for sex",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organ of male mammals that is used to excrete urine and for sex",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "penitentiary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state or federal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a prison:",
        "examples": [
          "a federal/state penitentiary"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "penmanship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to write neatly, or the activity of learning to do this",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to write neatly, or the activity of learning to do this",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "penn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "as much of something as could be bought for a penny",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "It won't make a pennyworth of difference to me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "penne": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of pasta in the shape of tubes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pennies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "penniless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having no money:",
        "examples": [
          "She fell in love with a penniless artist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without any money at all:",
        "examples": [
          "a penniless youth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without any money at all:",
        "examples": [
          "A series of bad investments left him almost penniless."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pennsylvania": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the northeastern US, whose capital is Harrisburg and whose largest city is Philadelphia :",
        "examples": [
          "I live near the University of Pennsylvania.",
          "The county is one of Pennsylvania's most important farming centers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "penny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the smallest unit of money in the UK, of which there are 100 in a pound, or a small coin worth this much. You use \"pence\" or, more informally, \"p\" when you are talking about the units of money and pennies when you are talking about the coins themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you lend me 50 pence/50p please?",
          "I found a ten/twenty/fifty pence piece (= a coin of this value) on the floor.",
          "I keep pennies and other small coins in a jar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US and Canada, a cent or a coin of this value",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK before 1971, a large coin. There were twelve pennies in a shilling.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when talking about the smallest amount of money possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Buy a TV now and it won't cost you a penny (= will cost nothing) for three months.",
          "It was an expensive meal but worth every penny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the past with numbers to show how many pence something cost:",
        "examples": [
          "a fourpenny ice-cream"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US and Canada, a coin worth 1/100th of a dollar; a cent:",
        "examples": [
          "I keep pennies in a jar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A penny can also mean the smallest amount of money possible or the total cost of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our insurance didn’t cover a penny of our medical bills.",
          "It was an expensive meal but worth every penny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smallest unit of money used in the UK. There are 100 pence in one pound (= the currency of the UK):",
        "examples": [
          "a 20/50p piece",
          "Shares in the rival group are up 7 pence at 638p."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US and Canada, a cent (= one hundredth of a dollar)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in expressions to refer to a very small amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "We have never taken a penny of aid from federal government.",
          "If you pay it back within six months, you won't pay a penny in interest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin object used for writing or drawing with ink:",
        "examples": [
          "a fountain/ballpoint/felt-tip pen",
          "in pen Don't write in pen (= using a pen), or you won't be able to rub out any mistakes you make."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small area surrounded by a fence, especially one in which animals are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "a sheep/pig pen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang for",
        "examples": [
          "state pen He served nine years in the state pen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "He chose to stick with the starting pitcher instead of going to the pen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female swan:",
        "examples": [
          "The cob and pen then send their grown cygnets off to find their own water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "\"Referee, that has to be a pen!\" he yelled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write something:",
        "examples": [
          "She penned a note of thanks to her hostess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin device with a point used for writing or drawing with ink:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a fountain/ballpoint/felt-tip pen",
          "[ U ] You must fill out the application in pen (= using a pen)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small area surrounded by a fence in which animals are kept, or slang a prison or jail",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a pen to write or draw something with ink:",
        "examples": [
          "She penned (= wrote) a thank-you note."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enclose a person or animal in a small area by surrounding the area with a fence:",
        "examples": [
          "Sheep are penned behind the barn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pension": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money paid regularly by the government or a private company to a person who does not work any more because they are too old or have become ill:",
        "examples": [
          "US a government pension",
          "UK a state pension.",
          "He won't be able to draw (= receive) his pension until he's 65."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sum of money paid regularly to a person who has retired (= stopped working because of having reached a certain age)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular income paid by a government or a financial organization to someone who no longer works, usually because of their age or health:",
        "examples": [
          "comfortable/decent/generous pension They receive a generous pension, typically 75% of last pay drawn.",
          "pension plan/scheme Her new job offers a company pension scheme.",
          "Any pension contributions you pay into your plan qualify for tax relief.",
          "According to the report, CEOs received an average of $1.3 million in pension benefits last year.",
          "final-salary/index-linked pension If you want an index-linked pension, which will rise in line with inflation, you will get less to start with.",
          "draw/pay/receive a pension",
          "a full/small pension"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pensioner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who receives a pension, especially the government pension given to old people:",
        "examples": [
          "Students and pensioners are entitled to a discount."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who receives a pension, especially from the government, when they have retired:",
        "examples": [
          "The government unveiled their plans for lifting millions of UK pensioners out of poverty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pensions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money paid regularly by the government or a private company to a person who does not work any more because they are too old or have become ill:",
        "examples": [
          "US a government pension",
          "UK a state pension.",
          "He won't be able to draw (= receive) his pension until he's 65."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sum of money paid regularly to a person who has retired (= stopped working because of having reached a certain age)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular income paid by a government or a financial organization to someone who no longer works, usually because of their age or health:",
        "examples": [
          "comfortable/decent/generous pension They receive a generous pension, typically 75% of last pay drawn.",
          "pension plan/scheme Her new job offers a company pension scheme.",
          "Any pension contributions you pay into your plan qualify for tax relief.",
          "According to the report, CEOs received an average of $1.3 million in pension benefits last year.",
          "final-salary/index-linked pension If you want an index-linked pension, which will rise in line with inflation, you will get less to start with.",
          "draw/pay/receive a pension",
          "a full/small pension"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pensive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thinking in a quiet way, often with a serious expression on your face:",
        "examples": [
          "She became withdrawn and pensive, hardly speaking to anyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quiet and thinking seriously:",
        "examples": [
          "James was more pensive than usual."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Pent-up feelings are not allowed to be expressed or released:",
        "examples": [
          "Screaming at the top of your voice is a good way of venting pent-up frustration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of feelings) not expressed or released:",
        "examples": [
          "His pent-up anger and frustration burst forth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe strong demand for a product that has not had the opportunity of being expressed as sales, for example because consumers have had too little money:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales of heavy lorries increased, reflecting the improvement in the economy and pent-up demand from delayed purchases."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pentagon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shape with five sides and five angles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the building in Washington where the US Defense Department is based, or the US Defense Department itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The Pentagon is aiming to cut US forces by over 25 percent in the next five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, five-sided shape with five angles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the building where the US Defense Department is based, or the US Defense Department itself",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pentagram": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a star with five points, drawn using five straight lines, sometimes used as a symbol of magic:",
        "examples": [
          "He said he was interested in the occult, which explained the pentagram tattoo."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pentecostal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a Church or group that is part of the branch of the Christian religion known as Pentecostalism, whose members put a lot of emphasis on the power of the Holy Spirit, for example to make people who are sick healthy again, and who believe that everything in the Bible is true:",
        "examples": [
          "Like other evangelicals, Pentecostals assert the Bible's word-for-word authority, the need to accept Christ, and the duty to share that faith with others before the end days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to Pentecostalism (= a branch of the Christian religion that puts a lot of emphasis on the power of the Holy Spirit, for example to make people who are sick healthy again, and that believes that everything in the Bible is true):",
        "examples": [
          "Charles Fox Parham of Topeka is credited with founding the first Pentecostal church and Bible school."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "penthouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an expensive apartment or set of rooms at the top of a hotel or tall building:",
        "examples": [
          "The singer is staying in a penthouse suite (= set of rooms) in the Hilton."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a comfortable, expensive apartment or set of rooms at the top of a hotel or tall building",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a farm worker in South America who does jobs that do not need any particular skill",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does work that does not need any particular skill, often one who is not paid well or treated well:",
        "examples": [
          "The boss just never talked to peons like us. It was beneath her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to work in an office doing jobs that do not need any particular skill",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peoples": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "men, women, and children:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people never do any exercise.",
          "We've invited 30 people to our party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to everyone, or informally to the group that you are speaking to:",
        "examples": [
          "People will think you've gone mad.",
          "People like to be made to feel important.",
          "Now that we've discussed our problems, are people happy with the decisions we've made?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "men and women who are involved in a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll have to get the people at the city council to look at these plans.",
          "Most of her friends are media people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the large number of ordinary men and women who do not have positions of power in society:",
        "examples": [
          "She claims to be the voice of the people.",
          "The president has lost the support of the people.",
          "the people's Princess"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people someone is related to:",
        "examples": [
          "Her people come from Scotland originally.",
          "I prefer to live with my people.",
          "His people have been in the fishing industry for generations.",
          "Where do your people come from originally?",
          "We married and I moved to live with her people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the men, women, and children who live in a particular country, or who have the same culture or language:",
        "examples": [
          "The French are known as a food-loving people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a society:",
        "examples": [
          "Customs similar to this one are found among many peoples of the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "men, women, and children generally; pl ofperson:",
        "examples": [
          "There were a lot of people there.",
          "Some people were hurt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "People can refer to a particular group mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "young/old people",
          "poor/rich people",
          "Those people look as if they’re lost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you say the people, you mean the large number of ordinary men and women who do not have positions of power:",
        "examples": [
          "The president wanted to take his message directly to the people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a culture or nation:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a custom shared by many Native American peoples."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a place is peopled by a particular type of people, they have moved there or live there:",
        "examples": [
          "Honolulu is peopled by native Hawaiians, Japanese, Chinese, Filipinos, white Americans, and others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who work for a particular organization or person:",
        "examples": [
          "Firms need to keep investing both in infrastructure and their people.",
          "Your people can talk to my people about percentages."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "energy, or a willingness to be active",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for post-exposure prophylaxis: treatment or actions taken to prevent harmful effects of a disease after someone has been exposed to (= risked infection by) the disease:",
        "examples": [
          "PEP will be offered for exposure to HIV via a needlestick injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energy or enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "That morning she felt full of pep and decided to go for a long walk."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pepper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a grey or white powder produced by crushing dry peppercorns, used to give a spicy, hot taste to food:",
        "examples": [
          "freshly ground black pepper",
          "salt and pepper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vegetable that is usually green, red, or yellow, has a rounded shape, and is hollow with seeds in the middle:",
        "examples": [
          "a red/green pepper",
          "Peppers are usually cooked with other vegetables or eaten raw in salads.",
          "Red peppers are ideal for roasting in the oven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a black or cream-colored spice, often used in powdered form, that gives a spicy hot taste to food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vegetable that is green, red, or yellow, having a rounded shape, that is hollow with seeds in the middle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct something suddenly and repeatedly at someone, as if attacking the person:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor was peppered with questions from reporters about the municipal corruption scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To pepper is also to add to something in many places:",
        "examples": [
          "He peppered his speech with jokes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peppered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a grey or white powder produced by crushing dry peppercorns, used to give a spicy, hot taste to food:",
        "examples": [
          "freshly ground black pepper",
          "salt and pepper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vegetable that is usually green, red, or yellow, has a rounded shape, and is hollow with seeds in the middle:",
        "examples": [
          "a red/green pepper",
          "Peppers are usually cooked with other vegetables or eaten raw in salads.",
          "Red peppers are ideal for roasting in the oven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a black or cream-colored spice, often used in powdered form, that gives a spicy hot taste to food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vegetable that is green, red, or yellow, having a rounded shape, that is hollow with seeds in the middle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct something suddenly and repeatedly at someone, as if attacking the person:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor was peppered with questions from reporters about the municipal corruption scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To pepper is also to add to something in many places:",
        "examples": [
          "He peppered his speech with jokes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peppermint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong fresh flavouring from a type of mint plant, used especially to give flavour to sweets:",
        "examples": [
          "She drinks peppermint-flavoured tea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard white sweet that has the flavour of peppermint:",
        "examples": [
          "You can eat a peppermint as a breath freshener."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong, fresh flavoring from a type of mint plant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A peppermint is a candy that has the flavor of peppermint.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pepperoni": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a spicy pork or beef sausage, used especially on pizza:",
        "examples": [
          "a pepperoni pizza"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of Italian sausage:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want pepperoni on your pizza?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peppers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a grey or white powder produced by crushing dry peppercorns, used to give a spicy, hot taste to food:",
        "examples": [
          "freshly ground black pepper",
          "salt and pepper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vegetable that is usually green, red, or yellow, has a rounded shape, and is hollow with seeds in the middle:",
        "examples": [
          "a red/green pepper",
          "Peppers are usually cooked with other vegetables or eaten raw in salads.",
          "Red peppers are ideal for roasting in the oven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a black or cream-colored spice, often used in powdered form, that gives a spicy hot taste to food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vegetable that is green, red, or yellow, having a rounded shape, that is hollow with seeds in the middle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct something suddenly and repeatedly at someone, as if attacking the person:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor was peppered with questions from reporters about the municipal corruption scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To pepper is also to add to something in many places:",
        "examples": [
          "He peppered his speech with jokes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peppy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of energy or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been sleeping well and he's feeling peppy.",
          "a peppy marching song"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perceive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to come to an opinion about something, or have a belief about something:",
        "examples": [
          "How do the French perceive the British?",
          "Women's magazines are often perceived to be superficial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see something or someone, or to notice something that is obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "Bill perceived a tiny figure in the distance.",
          "I perceived a note of unhappiness in her voice.",
          "Perceiving that he wasn't happy with the arrangements, I tried to book a different hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think of something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "The way people perceive the real world is strongly influenced by the language they speak.",
          "In those days, crime wasn’t even perceived as a problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice something or someone by using sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell:",
        "examples": [
          "I perceived something moving in the shadows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perceived": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come to an opinion about something, or have a belief about something:",
        "examples": [
          "How do the French perceive the British?",
          "Women's magazines are often perceived to be superficial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see something or someone, or to notice something that is obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "Bill perceived a tiny figure in the distance.",
          "I perceived a note of unhappiness in her voice.",
          "Perceiving that he wasn't happy with the arrangements, I tried to book a different hotel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "percent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "for or out of every 100, shown by the symbol %:",
        "examples": [
          "You got 20 percent of the answers right - that means one in every five.",
          "Only 40 per cent of people bothered to vote in the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for showing how sure you are about something, or how likely or true something is, or how much you agree with someone :",
        "examples": [
          "I'm 99.9 percent sure I'm right.",
          "There's a 20% chance of rain today.",
          "Patients who develop symptoms have only a 10 per cent chance of surviving.",
          "I agree with you 101 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely; used for emphasizing what you are saying:",
        "examples": [
          "I agree with you one hundred percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for or out of every 100:",
        "examples": [
          "You got 20 percent of the answers right.",
          "Only 48% of registered voters actually voted in the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one part of every 100, or the specified amount of something divided by 100:",
        "examples": [
          "Business customers account for about 70 percent of the computing company's revenue.",
          "by 3/50/100, etc. percent The bank needed to reduce its workforce by 20 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "as a percent of sth Operating income as a percent of sales increased slightly from the previous year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for or out of every 100, often shown by the symbol %:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares fell 6 percent after the group warned profits would be lower than expected."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "percentage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something, often expressed as a number out of 100:",
        "examples": [
          "What percentage of women return to work after having a baby?",
          "Interest rates have risen by two percentage points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no percentage in working such long hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement or advantage, esp. when considered against other possibilities:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s no percentage in working long hours if you don’t plan to stay in that job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something, often expressed as a number out of 100:",
        "examples": [
          "TV ratings are based on the percentage of sets tuned to a particular program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something, often expressed as a number out of 100:",
        "examples": [
          "a high/large/small percentage A high percentage of their customers order their goods online.",
          "as a percentage of sth Gross margin as a percentage of net sales for the year was 45%.",
          "The fees are usually expressed as a percentage of the selling price.",
          "Some ISA providers charge on a percentage basis, while others use flat fees.",
          "a percentage gain/growth/increase Official retail figures for the month of July show the largest percentage increase in retail sales since the beginning of the year.",
          "a percentage decrease/fall/loss",
          "calculate/estimate a percentage",
          "percentage of income/revenue/sales"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the profit received by someone who sells something:",
        "examples": [
          "He gets a percentage of gross profits as part of his salary package."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "percentages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something, often expressed as a number out of 100:",
        "examples": [
          "What percentage of women return to work after having a baby?",
          "Interest rates have risen by two percentage points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no percentage in working such long hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement or advantage, esp. when considered against other possibilities:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s no percentage in working long hours if you don’t plan to stay in that job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something, often expressed as a number out of 100:",
        "examples": [
          "TV ratings are based on the percentage of sets tuned to a particular program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something, often expressed as a number out of 100:",
        "examples": [
          "a high/large/small percentage A high percentage of their customers order their goods online.",
          "as a percentage of sth Gross margin as a percentage of net sales for the year was 45%.",
          "The fees are usually expressed as a percentage of the selling price.",
          "Some ISA providers charge on a percentage basis, while others use flat fees.",
          "a percentage gain/growth/increase Official retail figures for the month of July show the largest percentage increase in retail sales since the beginning of the year.",
          "a percentage decrease/fall/loss",
          "calculate/estimate a percentage",
          "percentage of income/revenue/sales"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the profit received by someone who sells something:",
        "examples": [
          "He gets a percentage of gross profits as part of his salary package."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "percentile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the points into which a large range of numbers, results, etc. is divided to make 100 groups of the same size:",
        "examples": [
          "That score puts you in the 97th percentile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the 100 equal parts that a set of people or things is divided into, when you are comparing a particular characteristic relating to them:",
        "examples": [
          "His salary put him in the 75th percentile of chief executives.",
          "The investment fund is ranked in the top fourth percentile in its category."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perception": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how things seem:",
        "examples": [
          "We have to change the public's perception that money is being wasted.",
          "These photographs will affect people's perceptions of war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being aware of things through the physical senses, especially sight:",
        "examples": [
          "Drugs can alter your perception of reality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's ability to notice and understand things that are not obvious to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She has extraordinary powers of perception for one so young.",
          "He's not known for his perception."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thought, belief, or opinion, often held by many people and based on appearances:",
        "examples": [
          "Even though he had done nothing illegal, the public’s perception was that he had acted dishonestly, and he was forced to resign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an awareness of things through the physical senses, esp. sight",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that someone thinks and feels about a company, product, service, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Although our handling of complaints has improved greatly, it continues to be a significant problem in terms of public perception.",
          "A strong brand has a big impact on product perception.",
          "Sometimes the experience of going through the course changes people's perceptions about entrepreneurship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perceptions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how things seem:",
        "examples": [
          "We have to change the public's perception that money is being wasted.",
          "These photographs will affect people's perceptions of war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being aware of things through the physical senses, especially sight:",
        "examples": [
          "Drugs can alter your perception of reality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's ability to notice and understand things that are not obvious to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She has extraordinary powers of perception for one so young.",
          "He's not known for his perception."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thought, belief, or opinion, often held by many people and based on appearances:",
        "examples": [
          "Even though he had done nothing illegal, the public’s perception was that he had acted dishonestly, and he was forced to resign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an awareness of things through the physical senses, esp. sight",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that someone thinks and feels about a company, product, service, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Although our handling of complaints has improved greatly, it continues to be a significant problem in terms of public perception.",
          "A strong brand has a big impact on product perception.",
          "Sometimes the experience of going through the course changes people's perceptions about entrepreneurship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perceptive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very good at noticing and understanding things that many people do not notice:",
        "examples": [
          "Her books are full of perceptive insights into the human condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to notice and understand things that many other people do not notice:",
        "examples": [
          "Her books are full of perceptive insights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to sit on or near the edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We perched on bar stools and had a beer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a high position or in a position near the edge of something, or to put something in this position:",
        "examples": [
          "The village is perched on top of a high hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fish that lives in lakes and rivers and is eaten as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where a bird sits, especially a thin rod in a cage (= wire box)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a seat or other place high up, often giving a good view of something below:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched the parade from our perch on the scaffolding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a bird) to rest on a branch or other object, or of a person or thing to sit or be on the edge or top of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A baseball cap, turned backwards, was perched on his head."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perchance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "by chance; possibly:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know her, perchance?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sit on or near the edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We perched on bar stools and had a beer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a high position or in a position near the edge of something, or to put something in this position:",
        "examples": [
          "The village is perched on top of a high hill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "percolating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a liquid percolates, it moves slowly through a substance with very small holes in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Sea water percolates down through the rocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make coffee using a machine in which hot water passes through crushed coffee beans into a container below",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread slowly:",
        "examples": [
          "The news has begun to percolate through the staff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "percussion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "musical instruments that you play by hitting them with your hand or an object such as a stick:",
        "examples": [
          "Drums, tambourines, and cymbals are all percussion instruments.",
          "Jean plays the guitar and her brother is on percussion (= plays percussion instruments)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "musical instruments, such as drums, that are played by being hit with an object or with the hand",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "percussive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to percussion instruments",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "perdition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state of punishment that goes on for ever, believed in some religions to be suffered by evil people after death",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "perfect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "complete and correct in every way, of the best possible type or without fault:",
        "examples": [
          "a perfect day",
          "What is your idea of perfect happiness?",
          "This church is a perfect example of medieval architecture.",
          "You have a perfect English accent.",
          "The car is five years old but is in almost perfect condition.",
          "She thought at last she'd found the perfect man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize a noun:",
        "examples": [
          "It makes perfect sense.",
          "a perfect stranger"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exactly right for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "You'd be perfect for the job.",
          "The weather's just perfect for swimming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to a verb indicating a completed action:",
        "examples": [
          "the present perfect tense"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In western music, a perfect interval (= the amount by which one note is higher or lower than another) is a fourth, fifth, octave, or unison:",
        "examples": [
          "The movement from the first tone in a scale to the fifth is known as the perfect fifth.",
          "A series of perfect intervals does not end at a perfect interval from where you started."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tense of a verb that shows action that has happened in the past or before another time or event:",
        "examples": [
          "In English, the perfect is formed with \"have\" and the past participle of the verb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something free from faults:",
        "examples": [
          "He is keen to perfect his golfing technique."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete and right in every way; having nothing wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The car is two years old but it’s in perfect condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "You can also use perfect to mean complete and emphasize the noun that comes after it:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt like a perfect fool when I forgot her name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exactly right for a particular purpose or situation; being the best possible:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a warm, sunny day, a perfect afternoon for a ballgame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the tense of a verb that shows action that has happened in the past or before another time or event and has continued up to the present or up to a particular point",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "She practices tennis whenever she can, hoping to perfect her serve."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perfected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something free from faults:",
        "examples": [
          "He is keen to perfect his golfing technique."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perfecting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something free from faults:",
        "examples": [
          "He is keen to perfect his golfing technique."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perfection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being complete and correct in every way:",
        "examples": [
          "In his quest for physical perfection, he spends hours in the gym."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely well:",
        "examples": [
          "The fish was cooked to perfection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a superb violinist, and combines technical perfection with an exciting performance style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is done to perfection, it is done very well and happens exactly as planned:",
        "examples": [
          "In the last few minutes of the football game, they tried a trick play, and it worked to perfection."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perfectionist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who wants everything to be perfect and demands the highest standards possible:",
        "examples": [
          "She's such a perfectionist that she notices even the tiniest mistakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who wants very much to get every detail exactly right:",
        "examples": [
          "As a film director, Alfred Hitchcock had the reputation of a perfectionist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perfectly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a perfect way:",
        "examples": [
          "The jacket fits perfectly, the skirt not so well.",
          "They're perfectly suited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize the word that follows:",
        "examples": [
          "To be perfectly honest, I don't care any more.",
          "You know perfectly well what the matter is.",
          "I made it perfectly clear to him what I meant.",
          "I was perfectly happy on my own."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely well; in a perfect way:",
        "examples": [
          "He managed everything perfectly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Perfectly can also mean very or completely:",
        "examples": [
          "I want to make it perfectly clear that I have no intention of selling this company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perform": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do an action or piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "Computers can perform a variety of tasks.",
          "The operation will be performed next week.",
          "Most of the students performed well in the exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to operate/not operate in a satisfactory way:",
        "examples": [
          "The equipment performed well during the tests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to entertain people by dancing, singing, acting, or playing music:",
        "examples": [
          "Thomas and Elisa performed a rousing duet for violin and piano.",
          "She composes and performs her own music.",
          "A major Hollywood star will be performing on stage tonight.",
          "There are plans to ban circuses with performing animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do an action or piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The operation was performed with the patient under general anesthesia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something performs well or badly, it operates satisfactorily or does not operate satisfactorily:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The car performed poorly during the tests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to entertain people by singing, dancing, playing music, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The magician performed a number of tricks that had us gasping in surprise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do a job, task, or duty:",
        "examples": [
          "perform an operation/task/role As part of the assessment, candidates were asked to perform a group task.",
          "The regulator failed to perform his duty to seek an enforcement order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something in a satisfactory or expected way:",
        "examples": [
          "The threat of redundancies was affecting the team's ability to perform.",
          "How well do these savings accounts perform in the longer term?",
          "perform well/badly/poorly The company's core brand is performing well.",
          "The fund has been the top performing ethical unit trust for five years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "performance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "how well a person, machine, etc. does a piece of work or an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "He was an experienced player who was always seeking to improve his performance.",
          "High-performance cars (= those that are fast, powerful, and easy to control) are the most expensive.",
          "This was a very impressive performance by the young player, who scored 14 points within the first ten minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of entertaining other people by dancing, singing, acting, or playing music:",
        "examples": [
          "a performance of Arthur Miller's play \"The Crucible\"",
          "She gave a superb performance as Lady Macbeth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or type of behaviour that involves a lot of attention to detail or to small matters that are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "Cleaning the oven is such a performance.",
          "What a performance! Please stop shouting!",
          "The fish pie is a bit of a performance to make.",
          "We managed to assemble the bookshelves eventually, but it was a real performance.",
          "We had such a performance getting the new sofa into the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when an event or a situation happens again:",
        "examples": [
          "The police hope to avoid a repeat performance of last year, when the festivities turned into rioting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing something, such as your job:",
        "examples": [
          "If the accident happened during the performance of his regular duties, he’s covered by disability insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Performance also refers to how well an activity or job is done:",
        "examples": [
          "With a record of 2 wins and 3 defeats, the team’s performance has been disappointing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how successful an investment, company, etc. is and how much profit it makes:",
        "examples": [
          "The Fund's past performance does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.",
          "good/solid/strong performance Last year saw a strong performance from the high-street retailer.",
          "bad/disappointing/poor performance The retailer said it would restructure operations to cut costs after its disappointing performance of the past year.",
          "business/economic/financial performance Financial performance was below expectations and we are working on improvements.",
          "boost/improve/measure performance The board is under pressure to improve performance following a profits warning in January.",
          "The business value model should include high-level performance measures such as profitability, market growth, etc.",
          "operating/trading performance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how well a computer, machine, etc. works:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest Intel-based notebooks rival PC performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how well someone does their job or their duties:",
        "examples": [
          "good/impressive/poor perfomance He was fired for poor performance.",
          "John's departure is not directly related to his performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing what is stated in a legal agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Subject to due performance of its obligations, each Party shall be entitled to receive copies of all results."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "performances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "how well a person, machine, etc. does a piece of work or an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "He was an experienced player who was always seeking to improve his performance.",
          "High-performance cars (= those that are fast, powerful, and easy to control) are the most expensive.",
          "This was a very impressive performance by the young player, who scored 14 points within the first ten minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of entertaining other people by dancing, singing, acting, or playing music:",
        "examples": [
          "a performance of Arthur Miller's play \"The Crucible\"",
          "She gave a superb performance as Lady Macbeth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or type of behaviour that involves a lot of attention to detail or to small matters that are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "Cleaning the oven is such a performance.",
          "What a performance! Please stop shouting!",
          "The fish pie is a bit of a performance to make.",
          "We managed to assemble the bookshelves eventually, but it was a real performance.",
          "We had such a performance getting the new sofa into the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when an event or a situation happens again:",
        "examples": [
          "The police hope to avoid a repeat performance of last year, when the festivities turned into rioting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing something, such as your job:",
        "examples": [
          "If the accident happened during the performance of his regular duties, he’s covered by disability insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Performance also refers to how well an activity or job is done:",
        "examples": [
          "With a record of 2 wins and 3 defeats, the team’s performance has been disappointing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how successful an investment, company, etc. is and how much profit it makes:",
        "examples": [
          "The Fund's past performance does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.",
          "good/solid/strong performance Last year saw a strong performance from the high-street retailer.",
          "bad/disappointing/poor performance The retailer said it would restructure operations to cut costs after its disappointing performance of the past year.",
          "business/economic/financial performance Financial performance was below expectations and we are working on improvements.",
          "boost/improve/measure performance The board is under pressure to improve performance following a profits warning in January.",
          "The business value model should include high-level performance measures such as profitability, market growth, etc.",
          "operating/trading performance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how well a computer, machine, etc. works:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest Intel-based notebooks rival PC performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how well someone does their job or their duties:",
        "examples": [
          "good/impressive/poor perfomance He was fired for poor performance.",
          "John's departure is not directly related to his performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing what is stated in a legal agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Subject to due performance of its obligations, each Party shall be entitled to receive copies of all results."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "performed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do an action or piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "Computers can perform a variety of tasks.",
          "The operation will be performed next week.",
          "Most of the students performed well in the exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to operate/not operate in a satisfactory way:",
        "examples": [
          "The equipment performed well during the tests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to entertain people by dancing, singing, acting, or playing music:",
        "examples": [
          "Thomas and Elisa performed a rousing duet for violin and piano.",
          "She composes and performs her own music.",
          "A major Hollywood star will be performing on stage tonight.",
          "There are plans to ban circuses with performing animals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "performer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who entertains people by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a brilliant performer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something is a particular type of performer, they do, or it does, a stated thing well or badly:",
        "examples": [
          "The British boat was the star performer in the race.",
          "If you like steady performers and are in for the long haul, these shares are still worth buying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who performs something such as an action, test, or a piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "In an active sentence, the performer of a verbal action is the subject of the sentence.",
          "The company is the only performer of the test in Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product, business, investment, etc. when it is judged by how well it operates, how much profit it makes, etc. compared to others:",
        "examples": [
          "best/worst performer Retail shares were among the best performers of the day.",
          "good/solid/strong performer It's a well-designed, solid performer for a reasonable price.",
          "star/top performer The clothing store was the star performer in yesterday's interim results.",
          "low/weak/poor performer Consumer products were the weakest performer with profits 4% ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person when they are judged by how well they are doing their job:",
        "examples": [
          "star/top performer Although two employees could be of the same grade levels, top performers were assigned more prestigious positions.",
          "a good/strong performer",
          "a high/outstanding performer",
          "a poor/low/weak performer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "performers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who entertains people by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a brilliant performer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something is a particular type of performer, they do, or it does, a stated thing well or badly:",
        "examples": [
          "The British boat was the star performer in the race.",
          "If you like steady performers and are in for the long haul, these shares are still worth buying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who performs something such as an action, test, or a piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "In an active sentence, the performer of a verbal action is the subject of the sentence.",
          "The company is the only performer of the test in Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product, business, investment, etc. when it is judged by how well it operates, how much profit it makes, etc. compared to others:",
        "examples": [
          "best/worst performer Retail shares were among the best performers of the day.",
          "good/solid/strong performer It's a well-designed, solid performer for a reasonable price.",
          "star/top performer The clothing store was the star performer in yesterday's interim results.",
          "low/weak/poor performer Consumer products were the weakest performer with profits 4% ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person when they are judged by how well they are doing their job:",
        "examples": [
          "star/top performer Although two employees could be of the same grade levels, top performers were assigned more prestigious positions.",
          "a good/strong performer",
          "a high/outstanding performer",
          "a poor/low/weak performer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "performing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do an action or piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "Computers can perform a variety of tasks.",
          "The operation will be performed next week.",
          "Most of the students performed well in the exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to operate/not operate in a satisfactory way:",
        "examples": [
          "The equipment performed well during the tests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to entertain people by dancing, singing, acting, or playing music:",
        "examples": [
          "Thomas and Elisa performed a rousing duet for violin and piano.",
          "She composes and performs her own music.",
          "A major Hollywood star will be performing on stage tonight.",
          "There are plans to ban circuses with performing animals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "performs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do an action or piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "Computers can perform a variety of tasks.",
          "The operation will be performed next week.",
          "Most of the students performed well in the exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to operate/not operate in a satisfactory way:",
        "examples": [
          "The equipment performed well during the tests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to entertain people by dancing, singing, acting, or playing music:",
        "examples": [
          "Thomas and Elisa performed a rousing duet for violin and piano.",
          "She composes and performs her own music.",
          "A major Hollywood star will be performing on stage tonight.",
          "There are plans to ban circuses with performing animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do an action or piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The operation was performed with the patient under general anesthesia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something performs well or badly, it operates satisfactorily or does not operate satisfactorily:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The car performed poorly during the tests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to entertain people by singing, dancing, playing music, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The magician performed a number of tricks that had us gasping in surprise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do a job, task, or duty:",
        "examples": [
          "perform an operation/task/role As part of the assessment, candidates were asked to perform a group task.",
          "The regulator failed to perform his duty to seek an enforcement order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something in a satisfactory or expected way:",
        "examples": [
          "The threat of redundancies was affecting the team's ability to perform.",
          "How well do these savings accounts perform in the longer term?",
          "perform well/badly/poorly The company's core brand is performing well.",
          "The fund has been the top performing ethical unit trust for five years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perfume": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liquid with a pleasant smell, usually made from oils taken from flowers or spices and often used on the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "What perfume are you wearing?",
          "She adores French perfume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant natural smell:",
        "examples": [
          "The perfume of the roses filled the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something or somewhere smell pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "In the evening, the flowers perfume the air.",
          "The cobbled streets were perfumed by wood smoke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid produced and sold for its strong, pleasant smell, often used on the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She put a few drops of perfume on the back of her neck."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perfumes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liquid with a pleasant smell, usually made from oils taken from flowers or spices and often used on the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "What perfume are you wearing?",
          "She adores French perfume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant natural smell:",
        "examples": [
          "The perfume of the roses filled the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something or somewhere smell pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "In the evening, the flowers perfume the air.",
          "The cobbled streets were perfumed by wood smoke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid produced and sold for its strong, pleasant smell, often used on the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She put a few drops of perfume on the back of her neck."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perhaps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to show that something is possible or that you are not certain about something:",
        "examples": [
          "He hasn't written to me recently - perhaps he's lost my address.",
          "Perhaps the most important question has not been asked.",
          "We plan to travel to Europe - to Spain or Italy perhaps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that a number or amount is approximate:",
        "examples": [
          "There were perhaps 500 people at the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when making polite requests or statements of opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I never remember people's birthdays.\" \"Well, perhaps you should.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that something is possible or that you are not certain about something; maybe:",
        "examples": [
          "Perhaps the greatest swimming coach in history, Kiphuth retired after 41 years at Yale.",
          "Soon, perhaps as early as this week, she is to testify in the trial."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peril": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great danger, or something that is very dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "I never felt that my life was in peril.",
          "The journey through the mountains was fraught with peril (= full of dangers).",
          "Teenagers must be warned about the perils of unsafe sex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that might be very dangerous for you:",
        "examples": [
          "We underestimate the destructiveness of war at our peril."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "danger, or something that is dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The president said that we are entering a time of great peril."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cause of an injury, the reason something has been damaged, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The main perils covered are fire, lightning, explosion, and earthquake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perilous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "The country roads are quite perilous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dangerous",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "perils": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great danger, or something that is very dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "I never felt that my life was in peril.",
          "The journey through the mountains was fraught with peril (= full of dangers).",
          "Teenagers must be warned about the perils of unsafe sex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that might be very dangerous for you:",
        "examples": [
          "We underestimate the destructiveness of war at our peril."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "danger, or something that is dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The president said that we are entering a time of great peril."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cause of an injury, the reason something has been damaged, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The main perils covered are fire, lightning, explosion, and earthquake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perimeter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the outer edge of an area of land or the border around it:",
        "examples": [
          "Protesters cut a hole in the perimeter fence.",
          "A river runs along one side of the field's perimeter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the length of the outer edge of a shape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of a basketball court that is outside the free-throw lane (= rectangular area in front of the basket) but inside the three-point line (= curved line that goes around the basket from one side of the playing area to the other):",
        "examples": [
          "He is a superb passer and shooter, but he prefers to hang on the perimeter.",
          "perimeter defence The team has long struggled with its perimeter defence.",
          "perimeter shooting He has improved his perimeter shooting throughout the course of the season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer edge of an area or the border around it:",
        "examples": [
          "Several bombs landed near the perimeter of the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The perimeter is the outer edge of a flat shape or area.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Perimeter is also the distance around the outer edge of a flat shape.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "period": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a length of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Her work means that she spends long periods away from home.",
          "in a period Unemployment in the first half of the year was 2.5 percent lower than in the same period the year before.",
          "in/over a period of 15 people were killed in/over a period of four days.",
          "over a period The study will be carried out over a six-month period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed time during the life of a person or in history:",
        "examples": [
          "Most teenagers go through a rebellious period.",
          "The house was built during the Elizabethan period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in school, a division of time in the day when a subject is taught:",
        "examples": [
          "We have six periods of science a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the fixed times that a sports game is divided into, especially in ice hockey (= a team game played on ice, with curved sticks and a small disc):",
        "examples": [
          "The match was won and lost in the first period, when Durham fell six goals behind.",
          "In the second period he scored by banking the puck off the right post and into the net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of blood coming from the uterus (= the organ in which a baby develops before birth), which usually happens once a month when someone is not pregnant:",
        "examples": [
          "period pains",
          "She'd missed a period and was worried."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the symbol . used in writing at the end of a sentence or at the end of the short form of a word",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "said at the end of a statement to show that you believe you have said all there is to say on a subject and you are not going to discuss it any more:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be no more shouting, period!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe clothes, furniture, and other things from a particular time in history:",
        "examples": [
          "period dress They performed \"Julius Caesar\" in period dress.",
          "period furniture The house, with its period furniture, is in demand as a film location.",
          "The film is very impressive in its period detail.",
          "Recordings of period music are now widely available, much of it performed on authentic period instruments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a length of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The study will be carried out over a six-month period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A period in the life of a person or in history is a particular time during that life or history:",
        "examples": [
          "The period after World War II was marked by rapid economic growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A period is a division of time in an event of fixed length, such as a day at school or a game:",
        "examples": [
          "There was no scoring in the second period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A period is the time it takes for one complete repetition of a pattern that repeats. A second is used as the standard unit in most areas of science.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Period costume/dress/furniture is the clothing or furniture of a particular time in history:",
        "examples": [
          "At the Revolutionary War theme park, everyone was wearing period costumes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark (.) used in writing to show where the end of a sentence is, or to show that the letters before it are an abbreviation (= short word form)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml You can say period at the end of a statement as a way of adding emphasis:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be no more shouting, period!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bleeding from a woman’s uterus that happens approximately every four weeks when she is not pregnant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time needed to complete a regularly repeating event or series of events",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the rows in the periodic table of chemical elements",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a length of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a period of six months/10 years, etc. This debt is repayable over a period of five years in equal quarterly instalments.",
          "Profit fell 75.1% from the same period a year ago.",
          "The Government will make an additional 10% contribution for a limited period.",
          "The second quarter of the year should have been a busy period."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "periodic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening repeatedly over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffers periodic mental breakdowns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening repeatedly in a fixed pattern",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening repeatedly although not necessarily frequently:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffers periodic mental breakdowns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pattern or other event is periodic if it repeats at periods of time that are equal.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "periodically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is repeated after a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The equipment should be tested periodically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "repeatedly at regular times:",
        "examples": [
          "The equipment should be tested periodically."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "periods": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a length of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Her work means that she spends long periods away from home.",
          "in a period Unemployment in the first half of the year was 2.5 percent lower than in the same period the year before.",
          "in/over a period of 15 people were killed in/over a period of four days.",
          "over a period The study will be carried out over a six-month period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed time during the life of a person or in history:",
        "examples": [
          "Most teenagers go through a rebellious period.",
          "The house was built during the Elizabethan period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in school, a division of time in the day when a subject is taught:",
        "examples": [
          "We have six periods of science a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the fixed times that a sports game is divided into, especially in ice hockey (= a team game played on ice, with curved sticks and a small disc):",
        "examples": [
          "The match was won and lost in the first period, when Durham fell six goals behind.",
          "In the second period he scored by banking the puck off the right post and into the net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of blood coming from the uterus (= the organ in which a baby develops before birth), which usually happens once a month when someone is not pregnant:",
        "examples": [
          "period pains",
          "She'd missed a period and was worried."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the symbol . used in writing at the end of a sentence or at the end of the short form of a word",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "said at the end of a statement to show that you believe you have said all there is to say on a subject and you are not going to discuss it any more:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be no more shouting, period!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe clothes, furniture, and other things from a particular time in history:",
        "examples": [
          "period dress They performed \"Julius Caesar\" in period dress.",
          "period furniture The house, with its period furniture, is in demand as a film location.",
          "The film is very impressive in its period detail.",
          "Recordings of period music are now widely available, much of it performed on authentic period instruments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a length of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The study will be carried out over a six-month period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A period in the life of a person or in history is a particular time during that life or history:",
        "examples": [
          "The period after World War II was marked by rapid economic growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A period is a division of time in an event of fixed length, such as a day at school or a game:",
        "examples": [
          "There was no scoring in the second period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A period is the time it takes for one complete repetition of a pattern that repeats. A second is used as the standard unit in most areas of science.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Period costume/dress/furniture is the clothing or furniture of a particular time in history:",
        "examples": [
          "At the Revolutionary War theme park, everyone was wearing period costumes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark (.) used in writing to show where the end of a sentence is, or to show that the letters before it are an abbreviation (= short word form)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml You can say period at the end of a statement as a way of adding emphasis:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be no more shouting, period!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bleeding from a woman’s uterus that happens approximately every four weeks when she is not pregnant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time needed to complete a regularly repeating event or series of events",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the rows in the periodic table of chemical elements",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a length of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a period of six months/10 years, etc. This debt is repayable over a period of five years in equal quarterly instalments.",
          "Profit fell 75.1% from the same period a year ago.",
          "The Government will make an additional 10% contribution for a limited period.",
          "The second quarter of the year should have been a busy period."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peripheral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is peripheral is not as important as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The book contains a great deal of peripheral detail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening at the edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A figure came into my peripheral vision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment, such as a printer, that can be connected to a computer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not central or of main importance:",
        "examples": [
          "First of all, we had to find out who the thief was – getting the money back was a peripheral issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Peripheral vision is what you can see to the sides of what you are looking at.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment, such as a printer, that can be connected to a computer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is not as important as the main thing to which it is related, for example a company's less successful activities in relation to its most successful ones:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the more peripheral interests have been sold and the company now has a clearer focus on certain markets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a piece of equipment, such as a printer, that can be connected to a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "The system is expected to boost sales of PCs as well as components, applications, and peripheral devices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment, such as a printer, that can be connected to a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Whether something is a peripheral or part of a computer is not always clear."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "periscope": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, vertical tube containing a set of mirrors that gives you a view of what is above you when you look through the bottom of the tube:",
        "examples": [
          "Periscopes are used in submarines to allow you to look above the surface of the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical tube containing mirrors that can give you a view of what is above you when you look through the bottom of the tube:",
        "examples": [
          "The periscope of the submarine was visible just above the surface of the water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to die, especially in an accident or by being killed, or to be destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Three hundred people perished in the earthquake.",
          "He believes that Europe must create closer ties or it will perish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If material such as rubber or leather perishes, it decays and starts to break into pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "Sunlight has caused the rubber to perish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die, esp. as a result of an accident, violence, or war:",
        "examples": [
          "Without this assistance, thousands of refugees would perish from hunger and neglect."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perishable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Perishable food decays quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "It's important to store perishable food in a cool place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Food that is perishable has to be used quickly or it will decay so that you cannot eat it:",
        "examples": [
          "He owns one of the largest distributors of perishable foods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe products, especially food, that decay quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Perishable food, such as meat, isn't always handled or stored safely.",
          "Exports of perishable goods have been exempted from routine customs examination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food products that decay quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Perishables account for more than 50% of supermarket sales."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely cold:",
        "examples": [
          "Her hands were perished.",
          "I'm perished with cold."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "periwinkle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an evergreen plant (= one that never loses its leaves) with small, blue flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "A few periwinkle plants poked out of the waste ground.",
          "Periwinkle is said to ease toothache."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small sea snail that can be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "He made her periwinkles in champagne sauce.",
          "Turtles protect the wetlands by eating periwinkles, marine snails that consume marsh grass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale purple-blue colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The fabric has flecks of peach, green, and periwinkle.",
          "The colour of this flower is similar to the periwinkle blue of the rosemary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a pale purple-blue colour:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a periwinkle dress and a navy blue overcoat.",
          "I bought a periwinkle blue shirt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perjured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "false, in a way that involves perjury (= telling lies in court):",
        "examples": [
          "a perjured testimony",
          "The investigation will cover claims that witnesses gave perjured evidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perjury": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the crime of telling lies in court when you have promised to tell the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sentenced to two years in jail for committing perjury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of telling a lie in court after promising formally to tell the truth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of telling lies in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "It is thought that he encouraged potential witnesses to commit perjury by lying under oath."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an advantage or something extra, such as money or goods, that you are given because of your job:",
        "examples": [
          "A company car and a mobile phone are some of the perks that come with the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Having such easy access to some of the best cinema and theatre is one of the perks of living in Sydney."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(to cause a liquid, especially coffee) to percolate",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special advantage or benefit, in addition to the money you are paid, that you are given because of your job:",
        "examples": [
          "Free child care for preschool children of employees was a popular perk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of boiling water or coffee) to move up a tube in a percolator (= a type of container for making coffee) when the coffee is being made:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The coffee had begun to perk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage or extra thing, such as money or goods, which you are given for doing your job:",
        "examples": [
          "The best perk is a gorgeous, palatial office inside London's most desirable office building.",
          "The travelling is definitely a perk of the job for me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an advantage or something extra, such as money or goods, that you are given because of your job:",
        "examples": [
          "A company car and a mobile phone are some of the perks that come with the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Having such easy access to some of the best cinema and theatre is one of the perks of living in Sydney."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(to cause a liquid, especially coffee) to percolate",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special advantage or benefit, in addition to the money you are paid, that you are given because of your job:",
        "examples": [
          "Free child care for preschool children of employees was a popular perk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of boiling water or coffee) to move up a tube in a percolator (= a type of container for making coffee) when the coffee is being made:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The coffee had begun to perk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage or extra thing, such as money or goods, which you are given for doing your job:",
        "examples": [
          "The best perk is a gorgeous, palatial office inside London's most desirable office building.",
          "The travelling is definitely a perk of the job for me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happy and full of energy:",
        "examples": [
          "You look very perky this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing a lot of energy in a happy, confident way:",
        "examples": [
          "Kimberly burst in with a crowd of perky teenagers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical process that makes your hair curly, or a hairstyle that is created in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Is your hair naturally curly or have you had a perm?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make your hair curly by having a perm:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to get my hair permed on Saturday.",
          "You haven't got enough hair to perm, you know!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical process that makes a person’s hair curly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "permanent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lasting for a long time or for ever:",
        "examples": [
          "She is looking for a permanent place to stay.",
          "Are you looking for a temporary or a permanent job?",
          "The disease can cause permanent damage to the brain.",
          "A semi-permanent hair dye will wash out after about three months.",
          "He entered the United States in 1988 as a permanent resident because of his marriage to a U.S. citizen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is permanent exists or happens all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "Mont Blanc has a permanent snow cap.",
          "Our office is in a permanent state of chaos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical process that makes your hair curly, or a hairstyle that is created in this way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "lasting for a long time or forever:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you looking for a temporary job or something permanent?",
          "He entered the United States in 1988 as a permanent resident with a green card."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something, for example a job or contract, that lasts for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "permanent job/contract/employment 66% of last year's graduates found permanent employment within six months of leaving university.",
          "Robinson is hoping to be given the job on a permanent basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who is employed for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "permanent employee/worker/staff The bank employs 825 permanent staff at sites in London and Chelmsford."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "permanently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "always and for ever:",
        "examples": [
          "Smoking is likely to damage your health permanently.",
          "Michael and his family have settled permanently in the States.",
          "I seem to be permanently broke."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "permeates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to spread through something and be present in every part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Dissatisfaction with the government seems to have permeated every section of society.",
          "A foul smell of stale beer permeated the whole building.",
          "The table has a plastic coating which prevents liquids from permeating into the wood beneath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread through something and be present in every part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The smell of detergent and bleach permeated the air."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "permissible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Is it permissible to park my car here?",
          "a permissible level for vehicle exhaust emissions"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "permission": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone is given permission to do something, they are allowed to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] You will need permission from your parents to go on the trip.",
          "Official permission has been granted for more building near the river.",
          "The authorities have refused permission for the demonstration to take place.",
          "UK Planning permission was refused for the proposed superstore.",
          "US Zoning permission was refused for the proposed superstore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of allowing someone to do something, or of allowing something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Parents have to give their permission for their children to go on school trips.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We had to get permission (= approval) from the city to build an extension to our house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of allowing something to happen, or allowing someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "permission for sth The EU has already granted its permission for the deal to go through.",
          "permission to do sth We did get permission to hire more staff.",
          "They did the work without permission and without an official budget.",
          "Don't give permission to websites to install programs or files on your PC.",
          "ask for/seek/request permission Today's court case is to seek permission to convene meetings with shareholders.",
          "get/obtain/receive permission You must obtain permission from the Inland Revenue before going abroad.",
          "grant/deny/refuse permission The Council has decided to refuse permission for the development to go ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document allowing someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "All the necessary permissions are in place."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "permit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to allow something:",
        "examples": [
          "The regulations do not permit much flexibility.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] The prison authorities permit visiting only once a month.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] The security system will not permit you to enter without the correct password.",
          "As it was such a special occasion, she permitted herself a small glass of champagne.",
          "formal The law permits of no other interpretation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something possible:",
        "examples": [
          "The Chancellor is looking to lower interest rates, when economic conditions permit.",
          "We have arranged to play tennis on Saturday, weather permitting (= if the weather is good enough)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document that allows you to do something or go somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "a work/travel/parking permit",
          "She has managed to obtain a temporary residence permit.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Do you need a permit to park here?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something, or make something possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Playing loud music is not permitted after 10 pm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document that allows you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have a permit to park here?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document that allows you to do something or go somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "grant/apply for/issue a permit The agency declined to issue a permit.",
          "permit for sth The permit for exploratory drilling is good for 30 days.",
          "permit to do sth Retailers need a permit to sell fireworks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something:",
        "examples": [
          "It is entirely at the carriers' discretion to permit a factory to load features into the newest phones.",
          "U.S. officials were not permitted to interview him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Finally, the reports would permit the Commission to make information available to the public."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "permits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to allow something:",
        "examples": [
          "The regulations do not permit much flexibility.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] The prison authorities permit visiting only once a month.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] The security system will not permit you to enter without the correct password.",
          "As it was such a special occasion, she permitted herself a small glass of champagne.",
          "formal The law permits of no other interpretation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something possible:",
        "examples": [
          "The Chancellor is looking to lower interest rates, when economic conditions permit.",
          "We have arranged to play tennis on Saturday, weather permitting (= if the weather is good enough)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document that allows you to do something or go somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "a work/travel/parking permit",
          "She has managed to obtain a temporary residence permit.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Do you need a permit to park here?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something, or make something possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Playing loud music is not permitted after 10 pm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document that allows you to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have a permit to park here?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document that allows you to do something or go somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "grant/apply for/issue a permit The agency declined to issue a permit.",
          "permit for sth The permit for exploratory drilling is good for 30 days.",
          "permit to do sth Retailers need a permit to sell fireworks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something:",
        "examples": [
          "It is entirely at the carriers' discretion to permit a factory to load features into the newest phones.",
          "U.S. officials were not permitted to interview him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Finally, the reports would permit the Commission to make information available to the public."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "permitted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "permitting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that an activity depends on an uncertain condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Weather permitting (= if the weather is good enough), the picnic will be next Saturday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peroxide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liquid chemical used to make hair very pale in colour or to kill bacteria:",
        "examples": [
          "Peroxide is a bleach and an antiseptic.",
          "Peroxides are found in household detergents.",
          "She has dyed her brown hair peroxide blonde."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "hydrogen peroxide",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "perpendicular": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "at an angle of 90° to a horizontal line or surface:",
        "examples": [
          "We scrambled up the nearly perpendicular side of the mountain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at an angle of 90° to another line or surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The wheel rotates around an axis that is perpendicular to the plane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a perpendicular line:",
        "examples": [
          "Draw a perpendicular from the vertex of the triangle to its base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a perpendicular position or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The wall was leaning at an angle of ten degrees to the perpendicular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at an angle of 90° to another line or surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Two perpendicular lines form a right angle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Perpendicular is also standing or rising straight up:",
        "examples": [
          "The cliff was nearly perpendicular and impossible to climb."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perpetrated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to commit a crime or a violent or harmful act:",
        "examples": [
          "In this country, half of all violent crime is perpetrated by people who have been drinking alcohol.",
          "Federal soldiers have been accused of perpetrating atrocities against innocent people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perpetrating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to commit a crime or a violent or harmful act:",
        "examples": [
          "In this country, half of all violent crime is perpetrated by people who have been drinking alcohol.",
          "Federal soldiers have been accused of perpetrating atrocities against innocent people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perpetrator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has committed a crime or a violent or harmful act:",
        "examples": [
          "The perpetrators of the massacre must be brought to justice as war criminals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perpetrators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has committed a crime or a violent or harmful act:",
        "examples": [
          "The perpetrators of the massacre must be brought to justice as war criminals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perpetual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continuing for ever in the same way:",
        "examples": [
          "They lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.",
          "He has hard, cold eyes and his mouth is set in a perpetual sneer.",
          "a perpetual student"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "often repeated:",
        "examples": [
          "perpetual vandalism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuing forever, or happening all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "They lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.",
          "She resented his perpetual complaining about her cooking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a bond or other investment that pays interest for ever:",
        "examples": [
          "CP issued £88 million of perpetual bonds from 1889 onward."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perpetually": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "always or very often:",
        "examples": [
          "She's perpetually asking me for money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perpetuate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to continue:",
        "examples": [
          "Increasing the supply of weapons will only perpetuate the violence and anarchy.",
          "The aim of the association is to perpetuate the skills of traditional furniture design."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to continue:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie perpetuates stereotypes of small-town life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perpetuating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to continue:",
        "examples": [
          "Increasing the supply of weapons will only perpetuate the violence and anarchy.",
          "The aim of the association is to perpetuate the skills of traditional furniture design."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perpetuity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "for ever",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "forever:",
        "examples": [
          "Wildlife areas have to be maintained in perpetuity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for ever:",
        "examples": [
          "The company could be liable in perpetuity for jobs lost as a result of the damage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perplexing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "confusing, often because you do not know how to solve something:",
        "examples": [
          "They find the company's attitude perplexing and unreasonable.",
          "The rise in childhood mental illness is perplexing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an alcoholic drink made from pears",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "persecute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time because of their race, religion, or political beliefs, or to annoy someone by refusing to leave them alone:",
        "examples": [
          "Religious minorities were persecuted and massacred during the ten-year regime.",
          "His latest film is about the experience of being persecuted for being gay.",
          "Ever since the news broke about her divorce, she has been persecuted by the tabloid press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat people unfairly or cruelly over a period of time because of their race, religion, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She claimed the government was persecuting its opponents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "persecuted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time because of their race, religion, or political beliefs, or to annoy someone by refusing to leave them alone:",
        "examples": [
          "Religious minorities were persecuted and massacred during the ten-year regime.",
          "His latest film is about the experience of being persecuted for being gay.",
          "Ever since the news broke about her divorce, she has been persecuted by the tabloid press."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "persecuting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time because of their race, religion, or political beliefs, or to annoy someone by refusing to leave them alone:",
        "examples": [
          "Religious minorities were persecuted and massacred during the ten-year regime.",
          "His latest film is about the experience of being persecuted for being gay.",
          "Ever since the news broke about her divorce, she has been persecuted by the tabloid press."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "persecution": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unfair or cruel treatment over a long period of time because of race, religion, or political beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "They left the country out of fear of persecution.",
          "refugees escaping from political persecution"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perseverance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continued effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "It took a lot of patience and perseverance for all sides to reach an agreement.",
          "Over and over, they have shown perseverance in the face of adversity.",
          "A combination of brilliant imagination and dogged perseverance enabled them to triumph.",
          "Eventually, her perseverance paid off and she won a contract with a major recording company.",
          "I think the reason I won a gold medal was sheer perseverance, not because I was more talented than anybody else."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being someone who continues to make an effort to achieve their aims, even when this is difficult or takes a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the most essential qualities of a scientist is perseverance.",
          "Her perseverance in the face of professional and personal challenges makes her my role model.",
          "He's a highly motivated individual, with the perseverance required to complete projects."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "persevere": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "If you persevere long enough and work hard enough, you’ll eventually succeed.",
          "I did not persevere with learning to play the violin.",
          "We will persevere in this struggle for peace, no matter how long it takes.",
          "The prime minister is aware of the risks of persevering with an unpopular policy.",
          "He urged them to persevere in keeping the promises they had made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to exist despite a difficult or changing situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Somehow, in the midst of despair, friendships and laughter persevered.",
          "Although modernization has reached the countryside, some traditions persevere.",
          "The town has persevered through epidemics, wars, and two great fires."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to do or continue doing something in a determined way, despite difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "If I had persevered, I probably would have gotten the job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "persia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an old name for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "persian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Persia, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Persia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Iran",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "Anyone who has owned a Siamese, a Persian, and an Abyssinian will know that different breeds have their own special vocal characteristics.",
          "A Russian blue cat has a very different personality from that of a Persian."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "persians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Persia, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Persia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Iran",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "Anyone who has owned a Siamese, a Persian, and an Abyssinian will know that different breeds have their own special vocal characteristics.",
          "A Russian blue cat has a very different personality from that of a Persian."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "persist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If an unpleasant feeling or situation persists, it continues to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "If the pain persists, consult a doctor.",
          "The cold weather is set to persist throughout the week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to do or continue doing something in a determined but often unreasonable way:",
        "examples": [
          "If he persists in asking awkward questions, then send him to the boss.",
          "The government is persisting with its ambitious public works programme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to exist past the usual time, or to continue to do something in a determined way even when facing difficulties or opposition:",
        "examples": [
          "If the pain persists, consult a doctor.",
          "Although the meeting had ended, she persisted in trying to question the mayor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "persistence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that someone or something persists:",
        "examples": [
          "Most financial analysts have been surprised by the persistence of the recession.",
          "Her persistence and enthusiasm have helped the group to achieve its international success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being persistent, or the act of persisting:",
        "examples": [
          "A problem with using pesticides is the persistence of chemicals in the soil.",
          "His persistence paid off – he won the contract."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "persistent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lasting for a long time or difficult to get rid of:",
        "examples": [
          "a persistent smell/skin rash",
          "Symptoms of the illness include a high temperature and a persistent dry cough.",
          "There have been persistent rumours that the principal might take early retirement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is persistent continues doing something or tries to do something in a determined but often unreasonable way:",
        "examples": [
          "Be persistent - don't give up.",
          "He has been a persistent critic of the president.",
          "She is a persistent offender and has been arrested five times this year for shoplifting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuing to exist past the usual time, or continuing to do something in a determined way even when facing difficulties or opposition:",
        "examples": [
          "a persistent cough",
          "persistent rumors"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "persona": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the particular type of character that a person seems to have and that is often different from their real or private character:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a shy, retiring side to his personality that was completely at odds with his public persona."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular type of character that a person seems to have, which is often different from the real or private character that person has:",
        "examples": [
          "the senator’s public persona"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A persona is also the voice in which an author writes a story or poem",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "personable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a pleasant appearance and character:",
        "examples": [
          "She is intelligent, hard-working, and personable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a pleasing and attractive manner:",
        "examples": [
          "She is an intelligent and personable young woman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "personal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating or belonging to a single or particular person rather than to a group or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "My personal opinion/view is that the students should be doing more work outside the classroom.",
          "Her uncle takes a personal interest in her progress.",
          "She has her own personal secretary/bodyguard/fitness instructor.",
          "Passengers are reminded to take all their personal belongings with them when they leave the plane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A personal action is one that is done by someone directly rather than getting another person to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor made a personal appearance at the hospital.",
          "I will give the matter my personal attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "private or relating to someone's private life:",
        "examples": [
          "The letter was marked \"Personal. Strictly confidential.\"",
          "Do you mind if I ask you a personal question?",
          "His resignation was apparently for personal rather than professional reasons.",
          "For such a famous, wealthy man, his personal life was surprisingly simple and ordinary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to your body or appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "She is obsessed with personal hygiene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an intentionally offensive remark about someone's character or appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you have to make such a personal remark about her new haircut?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start being rude to someone about their character or appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "As long as the criticism is honestly given and doesn't get personal, I can handle it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a newspaper or magazine that contains short advertisements and private messages:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of his friends met people through the personals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another name for a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating or belonging to a single or particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "I think you have a personal responsibility to know when to stop.",
          "That’s my personal opinion.",
          "He was given one hour to pack his personal belongings and leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Personal is also used to refer to your body:",
        "examples": [
          "Students are taught about personal hygiene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A personal action is one that is done by someone directly rather than by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor made a personal appearance at the hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Personal also means private or relating to someone’s private life:",
        "examples": [
          "Simon’s songs are intensely personal.",
          "He’s got problems in his personal life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Personal also refers to an intentionally offensive or critical remark about someone’s character or appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s no need to get personal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to a single or particular person rather than to a group or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The rising levels of personal debt are already a considerable problem for the economy.",
          "There is always some personal risk involved in purchase decisions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended for a single or particular person rather than for a group or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn't earn enough to qualify for a personal loan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "acting as a single or particular person rather than a group or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The company designs and operates schemes for personal customers such as credit insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with someone's private life, rather than their job:",
        "examples": [
          "She has resigned from the board for personal reasons.",
          "The law allows the government access to the personal affairs of many people.",
          "Only you, or someone you authorize, should provide your personal information to others.",
          "The fear is that the collection of so much personal data by one firm could expose it to theft."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "personalities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the type of person you are, shown by the way you behave, feel, and think:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a very warm personality.",
          "He is well qualified for the job, but he does lack personality (= he is a boring person)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a famous person:",
        "examples": [
          "The show is hosted by a popular TV personality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the special combination of qualities in a person that makes that person different from others, as shown by the way the person behaves, feels, and thinks:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She has a cheerful, attractive personality.",
          "[ U ] Personality is formed at a very early age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A personality is also a famous person, esp. in popular entertainment or sports:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a TV personality"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type of person you are, which is shown by the way you behave, feel, and think:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a dynamic personality, makes excellent decisions, and is a true leader.",
          "The real issue is about personality clashes with management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality an organization has when it is seen as being legally separate from its owners:",
        "examples": [
          "In England and Wales, a partnership does not have separate legal personality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of qualities that make a product interesting, attractive, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A corporate personality can become a tangible asset.",
          "Product personality is determined by how a product looks and how it is perceived"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "personality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the type of person you are, shown by the way you behave, feel, and think:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a very warm personality.",
          "He is well qualified for the job, but he does lack personality (= he is a boring person)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a famous person:",
        "examples": [
          "The show is hosted by a popular TV personality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the special combination of qualities in a person that makes that person different from others, as shown by the way the person behaves, feels, and thinks:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She has a cheerful, attractive personality.",
          "[ U ] Personality is formed at a very early age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A personality is also a famous person, esp. in popular entertainment or sports:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a TV personality"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type of person you are, which is shown by the way you behave, feel, and think:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a dynamic personality, makes excellent decisions, and is a true leader.",
          "The real issue is about personality clashes with management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality an organization has when it is seen as being legally separate from its owners:",
        "examples": [
          "In England and Wales, a partnership does not have separate legal personality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of qualities that make a product interesting, attractive, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A corporate personality can become a tangible asset.",
          "Product personality is determined by how a product looks and how it is perceived"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "personalized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an object that has someone's name on it, or that has been made for a particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "His car has a personalized number plate - TJ 1."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "personally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used when you give your opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "Personally (speaking), I think the show is going to be a great success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "affecting you and not anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "He believes that parents should be made personally responsible for their children's behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done by you and not by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "These figures should be correct because I've checked them personally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that someone is offending you when they are not:",
        "examples": [
          "These criticisms should not be taken personally (= they are not meant to criticize any one person in particular)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Personally can refer to yourself or your own opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "Personally, I think their marriage won’t last.",
          "I haven’t been there personally, but I’ve read a lot about it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something personally, you do it yourself rather than asking someone else to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "He plans to personally direct the fund-raising drive.",
          "He believes that parents should be made personally responsible for their children’s behavior."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Personally also refers to an intentionally offensive remark about someone’s character or appearance or which is understood as being critical:",
        "examples": [
          "Please don’t take this personally, but I think you need to brush your teeth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "personification": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is a perfect example of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She played a character who was the personification of evil.",
          "They were creators, builders, the personification of everything that is good about America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving a human quality or characteristic to something which is not human, or an example of this:",
        "examples": [
          "Nemesis, in Greek mythology, is the personification of divine justice and the vengeance of the gods.",
          "In the scriptures, there is a very strong personification of wisdom as feminine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the description of an object or an idea as if it had human characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "They paid tribute to the artist as \"the personification of excellence.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "personnel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the people who are employed in a company, organization, or one of the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "The new director is likely to make major changes in personnel.",
          "military personnel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the department of a company or organization that deals with its employees when they first join, when they need training, or when they have any problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Personnel will help you find somewhere to live.",
          "For more information about the job, please contact the personnel manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people working in an organization or for a particular type of employer:",
        "examples": [
          "Saturday was the most convenient day for students, parents, and school personnel.",
          "military personnel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "human resources",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who are employed by a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "skilled/qualified/trained personnel Knowing how to handle difficult situations requires qualified personnel.",
          "The company may consider taking out insurance against the loss of key personnel.",
          "marketing/sales/technical personnel The sales personnel in a sales force evolves constantly.",
          "military/security personnel",
          "He has made personnel changes in the investment banking and bond areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the department of a company or organization that deals with employees when they join or leave, when they need training, when they have problems, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Her personnel file showed excellent performance.",
          "the personnel department/division Few companies give their personnel department the same status as their finance department.",
          "the personnel chief/manager/office As personnel manager of a large company, I have regular meetings with our union."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "persons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man, woman, or child:",
        "examples": [
          "Who was the first person to swim the English Channel?",
          "A meal at the restaurant costs about $70 for two people.",
          "formal Four persons have been charged with the murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when describing someone's character:",
        "examples": [
          "She's an extremely kind person.",
          "He's nice enough as a person, but he's not the right man for this job.",
          "informal I don't think of him as a book person (= a person who likes books)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something or go somewhere in person, you do it or go there yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "If you can't be there in person, the next best thing is watching it on TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in grammar to describe the verbs and pronouns that refer to the different people in a conversation. The first person (\"I\" or \"we\") refers to the person speaking, the second person (\"you\") refers to the person being spoken to and the third person (\"he\", \"she\", \"it\", or \"they\") refers to another person or thing being spoken about or described:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel is written in the first person, so that the author and narrator seem to be the same.",
          "\"Am\" is the first person singular of the verb \"to be\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to combine with nouns to form new nouns referring to the particular job or duty that someone has. It is often used instead of -man or -woman to avoid making an unnecessary statement about the gender of the particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "spokesperson",
          "chairperson",
          "business people"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man, woman, or child:",
        "examples": [
          "Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon.",
          "The auditorium can seat about 500 people.",
          "The plane crashed just after takeoff, killing all 29 persons aboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Person is also used when describing someone’s character or personality:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t think of him as a book person (= someone who likes books).",
          "She’s nice enough as a person, but she’s not right for the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "perspective": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of considering something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her attitude lends a fresh perspective to the subject.",
          "from a perspective He writes from a Marxist perspective.",
          "perspective on Because of its geographical position, Germany's perspective on the situation in Russia is very different from Washington's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about a situation or problem in a wise and reasonable way:",
        "examples": [
          "You must keep things in perspective - the overall situation isn't really that bad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compare something to other things so that it can be accurately and fairly judged:",
        "examples": [
          "Total investments for this year reached $53 million, and, to put this into perspective, investments this year were double those made in 2013."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that objects appear smaller when they are further away and the way parallel lines appear to meet each other at a point in the distance:",
        "examples": [
          "In 15th-century Italy, artists rediscovered the rules of perspective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An object or person that is in perspective has the correct size and position in comparison with other things in the picture:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure that the figures are in perspective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An object or person that is out of perspective does not have the correct size or position in comparison with other things in the picture, and therefore does not look real or natural:",
        "examples": [
          "The painting had a naive, out-of-perspective style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of viewing things that depends on one’s experience and personality:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He brings a new perspective to the job.",
          "[ C ] From a social perspective, I am very much a liberal, although my economic policies are very conservative."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Perspective also means the ability to consider things in relation to one another accurately and fairly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] With more maturity and experience, you will gradually acquire perspective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is in perspective, it is considered as part of a complete situation so that you have an accurate and fair understanding of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's try to talk about both sides of the issue and put it in perspective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the method by which solid objects drawn or painted on a flat surface are given the appearance of depth and distance",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "perspectives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of considering something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her attitude lends a fresh perspective to the subject.",
          "from a perspective He writes from a Marxist perspective.",
          "perspective on Because of its geographical position, Germany's perspective on the situation in Russia is very different from Washington's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about a situation or problem in a wise and reasonable way:",
        "examples": [
          "You must keep things in perspective - the overall situation isn't really that bad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compare something to other things so that it can be accurately and fairly judged:",
        "examples": [
          "Total investments for this year reached $53 million, and, to put this into perspective, investments this year were double those made in 2013."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that objects appear smaller when they are further away and the way parallel lines appear to meet each other at a point in the distance:",
        "examples": [
          "In 15th-century Italy, artists rediscovered the rules of perspective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An object or person that is in perspective has the correct size and position in comparison with other things in the picture:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure that the figures are in perspective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An object or person that is out of perspective does not have the correct size or position in comparison with other things in the picture, and therefore does not look real or natural:",
        "examples": [
          "The painting had a naive, out-of-perspective style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of viewing things that depends on one’s experience and personality:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He brings a new perspective to the job.",
          "[ C ] From a social perspective, I am very much a liberal, although my economic policies are very conservative."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Perspective also means the ability to consider things in relation to one another accurately and fairly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] With more maturity and experience, you will gradually acquire perspective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is in perspective, it is considered as part of a complete situation so that you have an accurate and fair understanding of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's try to talk about both sides of the issue and put it in perspective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the method by which solid objects drawn or painted on a flat surface are given the appearance of depth and distance",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "persuade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or by talking to that person and making them believe it:",
        "examples": [
          "If she doesn't want to go, nothing you can say will persuade her.",
          "[ + (that) ] It's no use trying to persuade him (that) you're innocent.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He is trying to persuade local and foreign businesses to invest in the project.",
          "Using a bunch of bananas, the zoo-keeper persuaded the monkey back into its cage.",
          "formal The first priority is to persuade the management of the urgency of this matter.",
          "Her legal advisers persuaded her into/out of mentioning (= to mention/not to mention) the names of the people involved in the robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause people to do or believe something, esp. by explaining why they should:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is trying to persuade consumers to save more.",
          "She tried to persuade them that they should leave."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "persuaded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or by talking to that person and making them believe it:",
        "examples": [
          "If she doesn't want to go, nothing you can say will persuade her.",
          "[ + (that) ] It's no use trying to persuade him (that) you're innocent.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He is trying to persuade local and foreign businesses to invest in the project.",
          "Using a bunch of bananas, the zoo-keeper persuaded the monkey back into its cage.",
          "formal The first priority is to persuade the management of the urgency of this matter.",
          "Her legal advisers persuaded her into/out of mentioning (= to mention/not to mention) the names of the people involved in the robbery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "persuading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or by talking to that person and making them believe it:",
        "examples": [
          "If she doesn't want to go, nothing you can say will persuade her.",
          "[ + (that) ] It's no use trying to persuade him (that) you're innocent.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He is trying to persuade local and foreign businesses to invest in the project.",
          "Using a bunch of bananas, the zoo-keeper persuaded the monkey back into its cage.",
          "formal The first priority is to persuade the management of the urgency of this matter.",
          "Her legal advisers persuaded her into/out of mentioning (= to mention/not to mention) the names of the people involved in the robbery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "persuasion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of persuading someone or of being persuaded:",
        "examples": [
          "It took a lot of persuasion to convince the committee of the advantages of the new plan.",
          "She will help you - she just needs a little gentle persuasion.",
          "The occasion will be a test of the senator's powers of persuasion (= his ability to persuade people)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular set of beliefs, especially religious ones:",
        "examples": [
          "We need a society which welcomes people of all religious persuasions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular set of beliefs, esp. religious or political ones:",
        "examples": [
          "People of all religious persuasions are welcome."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Persuasion is also a form of speech or writing that uses argument or emotion to make the listener or reader believe what the author is saying.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "persuasive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you want to do or believe a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a persuasive speaker/speech",
          "Your arguments are very persuasive.",
          "He can be very persuasive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pert": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "attractively small and firm, as a description of a part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "a pert bottom/nose"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe behaviour or qualities, especially in a young woman, that are humorous because they do not show much respect:",
        "examples": [
          "a pert answer/glance/smile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a young woman) energetic, enthusiastic, and confident",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Pert can also mean small and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "a pert nose"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Pert can also mean too confident and not showing respect:",
        "examples": [
          "a pert reply"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Project Evaluation and Review Technique: a method of organizing a project and judging how well it is going, by calculating the length of time needed for each task and the order in which they can be done:",
        "examples": [
          "The PERT method is a technique that allows you to manage the scheduling of a project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pertaining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be connected with a particular subject, event, or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "We are only interested in the parts of the proposals that pertain to local issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to relate to or have a connection with something:",
        "examples": [
          "regulations pertaining to high-tech industries",
          "Seaweed’s properties, as they pertain to skin care, are still in dispute."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pertains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be connected with a particular subject, event, or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "We are only interested in the parts of the proposals that pertain to local issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to relate to or have a connection with something:",
        "examples": [
          "regulations pertaining to high-tech industries",
          "Seaweed’s properties, as they pertain to skin care, are still in dispute."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pertinent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating directly to the subject being considered:",
        "examples": [
          "a pertinent question/remark",
          "Chapter One is pertinent to the post-war period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating directly to the subject being considered; relevant:",
        "examples": [
          "a pertinent question"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perturbed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "worried:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn't seem unduly/overly perturbed by the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worried or troubled:",
        "examples": [
          "Ms. McCurdy was too perturbed to pay attention."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peru": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in South America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peruvian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Peru or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Peru",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pervasive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present or noticeable in every part of a thing or place:",
        "examples": [
          "The influence of Freud is pervasive in her books.",
          "a pervasive smell of diesel",
          "Reforms are being undermined by the all-pervasive corruption in the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perverse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strange and not what most people would expect or enjoy:",
        "examples": [
          "Jack was being perverse and refusing to agree with anything we said.",
          "She took a perverse pleasure in hearing that her sister was getting divorced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the effect of being, or intended to be, the opposite of what is usually expected or considered reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "Sometimes I think he refuses to cooperate just to be perverse.",
          "She takes perverse pleasure in shocking people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perversion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sexual behaviour that is considered strange and unpleasant by most people:",
        "examples": [
          "The novels of the Marquis de Sade deal with sexual perversion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the changing of something so that it is not what it was or should be:",
        "examples": [
          "His testimony was clearly a perversion of the truth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sexual behavior that is considered unnatural and morally wrong",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in the way you behave or live that is not socially acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] What we’re being shown here is not normal family life, it’s a perversion of that."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perversions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sexual behaviour that is considered strange and unpleasant by most people:",
        "examples": [
          "The novels of the Marquis de Sade deal with sexual perversion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the changing of something so that it is not what it was or should be:",
        "examples": [
          "His testimony was clearly a perversion of the truth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sexual behavior that is considered unnatural and morally wrong",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in the way you behave or live that is not socially acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] What we’re being shown here is not normal family life, it’s a perversion of that."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perversity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being strange and not what most people would do or expect:",
        "examples": [
          "I think she disagreed with me out of sheer perversity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sexual behaviour that is considered strange and unpleasant by most people:",
        "examples": [
          "The author of the book seems to be obsessed with sexual perversity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pervert": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change something so that it is not what it was or should be, or to influence someone in a harmful way:",
        "examples": [
          "Her ideas have been shamelessly perverted to serve the president's propaganda campaign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act illegally to avoid punishment or to get the wrong person punished:",
        "examples": [
          "The two police officers were charged with perverting the course of justice by fabricating evidence in the trial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose sexual behaviour is considered strange and unpleasant by most people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something from its correct use or original purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "These journalists are perverting the news.",
          "The will of the people is being perverted by their elected representatives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose sexual behavior is considered unnatural and morally wrong",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "perverted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "considered strange and unpleasant by most people:",
        "examples": [
          "She told him he had a sick and perverted mind.",
          "He used a perverted form of socialism to incite racial hatred."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an idea, policy, etc.) changed from its correct use or original purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "He used a perverted form of nationalism to incite anger among the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or a person's behavior) unnatural and immoral:",
        "examples": [
          "You need not state the particular unnatural or perverted sexual practice with which the defendant (= person accused of a crime in a court of law) is charged."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "perverts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change something so that it is not what it was or should be, or to influence someone in a harmful way:",
        "examples": [
          "Her ideas have been shamelessly perverted to serve the president's propaganda campaign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act illegally to avoid punishment or to get the wrong person punished:",
        "examples": [
          "The two police officers were charged with perverting the course of justice by fabricating evidence in the trial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose sexual behaviour is considered strange and unpleasant by most people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something from its correct use or original purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "These journalists are perverting the news.",
          "The will of the people is being perverted by their elected representatives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose sexual behavior is considered unnatural and morally wrong",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pesky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "annoying or causing trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "Those pesky kids from next door have let the air out of my car tyres again!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "annoying or causing trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "No matter how often I weed the garden, those pesky weeds keep coming back."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pesos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit of money used in Argentina, Mexico, and some other countries",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pessimist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who thinks that bad things are more likely to happen or who emphasizes the bad part of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be such a pessimist!",
          "Change may not come as fast, or as brutally, as the pessimists fear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who feels that bad things are more likely to happen than good things:",
        "examples": [
          "In the coming months pessimists will say that stocks are not a good buy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pessimistic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thinking that bad things are more likely to happen or emphasizing the bad part of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The tone of the meeting was very pessimistic.",
          "pessimistic about The doctors are pessimistic (= not hopeful) about his chances of recovery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an insect or small animal that is harmful or damages crops:",
        "examples": [
          "common pests such as rats, mice, or cockroaches"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an annoying person, especially a child:",
        "examples": [
          "Put that back, you little pest!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insect or small animal that is harmful or damages crops:",
        "examples": [
          "The aphid is a garden pest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A pest is also an annoying person, esp. a child:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother is such a pest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pester": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to behave in an annoying manner towards someone by doing or asking for something repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "At the frontier, there were people pestering tourists for cigarettes, food, or alcohol.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] John has been pestering her to go out with him all month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy someone by doing or asking for something repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids keep pestering me to buy them a new video game."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pestering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in an annoying manner towards someone by doing or asking for something repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "At the frontier, there were people pestering tourists for cigarettes, food, or alcohol.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] John has been pestering her to go out with him all month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pestilence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any very serious infectious disease that spreads quickly and kills large numbers of people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious and growing problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The report states that vandalism is a pestilence that must be stamped out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disease that spreads quickly and kills large numbers of people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pesto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a green sauce used in Italian cooking, especially on pasta:",
        "examples": [
          "Pesto is made of basil leaves, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and olive oil, all crushed together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a green sauce used in Italian cooking, esp. on pasta",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pests": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an insect or small animal that is harmful or damages crops:",
        "examples": [
          "common pests such as rats, mice, or cockroaches"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an annoying person, especially a child:",
        "examples": [
          "Put that back, you little pest!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insect or small animal that is harmful or damages crops:",
        "examples": [
          "The aphid is a garden pest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A pest is also an annoying person, esp. a child:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother is such a pest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal that is kept in the home as a companion and treated kindly:",
        "examples": [
          "They have several pets - a dog, two rabbits, and a guinea pig.",
          "a pet snake"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the person that someone in authority likes best and treats better than anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "be (the) teacher's pet The other children hated her because she was the teacher's pet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kind person who is easy to like:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always sending me flowers - he's a real pet!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly way of talking to someone, especially a woman or a child:",
        "examples": [
          "Thank you, pet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you pet an animal, child, etc., you touch it, him, or her gently and kindly with your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "Our dog loves to be petted and tickled behind the ears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people are petting, they are kissing and touching each other in a sexual way.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a theory, subject, hate, etc. that is special and important to you:",
        "examples": [
          "pet peeve US My pet peeve (= pet hate) is cleaning the bathroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for polyethylene terephthalate: a type of plastic used especially to make bottles:",
        "examples": [
          "The house has translucent walls made from a plastic called PET, essentially the same material used in soda bottles.",
          "Most water bottles are made from PET plastic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for positron emission tomography: a method of using special rays (= beams of light) to make images of the inside of the body, especially the brain:",
        "examples": [
          "They used PET, a brain-scanning technology.",
          "Volunteers underwent PET scans while trying to quickly retrace routes between various landmarks in the virtual town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that is kept in the home as a companion and treated affectionately:",
        "examples": [
          "She has several interesting pets, including a couple of snakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially liked or personally important:",
        "examples": [
          "The legislation will face strong opposition from senators whose pet projects would be cut back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch an animal or person gently and affectionately with the hands:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Our dog loves to be petted and tickled behind the ears."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "petal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the usually brightly coloured parts that together form most of a flower:",
        "examples": [
          "rose petals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly way of talking to someone, especially a woman or child:",
        "examples": [
          "What did you say, petal?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the usually brightly colored parts that together form most of a flower:",
        "examples": [
          "rose petals"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "petals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the usually brightly coloured parts that together form most of a flower:",
        "examples": [
          "rose petals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly way of talking to someone, especially a woman or child:",
        "examples": [
          "What did you say, petal?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the usually brightly colored parts that together form most of a flower:",
        "examples": [
          "rose petals"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "peter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a penis",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a penis",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "petite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a woman or girl is petite, she is small and thin in an attractive way:",
        "examples": [
          "She was dark and petite, as was her wife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a clothing size that is for small women",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of smaller than average height",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Petite is also a size of clothing for small women.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "petition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a document signed by a large number of people demanding or asking for some action from the government or another authority:",
        "examples": [
          "I signed a petition against the proposed closure of the local hospital today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal letter to a law court asking for a particular legal action:",
        "examples": [
          "She's filing a petition for divorce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a formal request for something, especially in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "They're petitioning for/about better facilities for disabled people.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] I think we should petition the government to increase the grant for the project.",
          "She is petitioning for a re-trial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document signed by a large number of people requesting some action from the government or another authority, or law a formal letter to a court of law requesting a particular legal action:",
        "examples": [
          "More than 2000 people signed a petition to protect a wildlife area from development.",
          "law She’s filing a petition for divorce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document signed by a large number of people asking the government or authorities to do something or not to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "a petition against/for sth Trade unions have started a petition against the merger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal letter to a court of law asking for a particular decision:",
        "examples": [
          "They had filed a petition in federal court on behalf of the detainees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a formal request for a decision or action, especially from a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "He could have petitioned for the appeals court to consider his request.",
          "The company has petitioned the organization to keep details of the new phone secret."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sign a document with large numbers of other people asking the government or authorities to do something or not to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "petition for/against sth Local people petitioned against the closure of the hospital."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "petitioned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a formal request for something, especially in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "They're petitioning for/about better facilities for disabled people.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] I think we should petition the government to increase the grant for the project.",
          "She is petitioning for a re-trial."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "petitioning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a formal request for something, especially in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "They're petitioning for/about better facilities for disabled people.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] I think we should petition the government to increase the grant for the project.",
          "She is petitioning for a re-trial."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "petitions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a document signed by a large number of people demanding or asking for some action from the government or another authority:",
        "examples": [
          "I signed a petition against the proposed closure of the local hospital today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal letter to a law court asking for a particular legal action:",
        "examples": [
          "She's filing a petition for divorce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a formal request for something, especially in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "They're petitioning for/about better facilities for disabled people.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] I think we should petition the government to increase the grant for the project.",
          "She is petitioning for a re-trial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document signed by a large number of people requesting some action from the government or another authority, or law a formal letter to a court of law requesting a particular legal action:",
        "examples": [
          "More than 2000 people signed a petition to protect a wildlife area from development.",
          "law She’s filing a petition for divorce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document signed by a large number of people asking the government or authorities to do something or not to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "a petition against/for sth Trade unions have started a petition against the merger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal letter to a court of law asking for a particular decision:",
        "examples": [
          "They had filed a petition in federal court on behalf of the detainees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a formal request for a decision or action, especially from a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "He could have petitioned for the appeals court to consider his request.",
          "The company has petitioned the organization to keep details of the new phone secret."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sign a document with large numbers of other people asking the government or authorities to do something or not to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "petition for/against sth Local people petitioned against the closure of the hospital."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "petrified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "I stood petrified as the most enormous dog I've ever seen came bounding up to me.",
          "She's petrified of being on her own in the house at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having changed to a substance like stone:",
        "examples": [
          "a petrified tree/shell"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that has stopped changing and developing, and often belongs to the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "As soon as they got on the stage they were petrified with fright."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "petrol": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liquid obtained from petroleum, used especially as a fuel for cars and other vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "a petrol tank/pump/station",
          "lead-free/unleaded/high-octane petrol",
          "I'm a bit low on (= I don't have much) petrol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "gas",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid obtained from petroleum, used especially as a fuel for cars and other vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "The family spends a combined total of about €30 a week on petrol.",
          "lead-free/unleaded/high-octane petrol",
          "petrol prices/tax/duty",
          "a petrol tank/pump/station"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "petroleum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dark, thick oil obtained from under the ground, from which various substances including petrol, paraffin, and diesel oil are produced",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark, thick oil obtained from under the ground and made into fuels such as gas and heating oil, and used in making plastics",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark thick oil obtained from under the ground, from which various substances, including petrol, are produced:",
        "examples": [
          "Imports of petroleum and petroleum products declined by 23.9 %.",
          "Most industrialized societies depend on the petroleum industry.",
          "a petroleum company/corporation",
          "petroleum refining/production"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal that is kept in the home as a companion and treated kindly:",
        "examples": [
          "They have several pets - a dog, two rabbits, and a guinea pig.",
          "a pet snake"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the person that someone in authority likes best and treats better than anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "be (the) teacher's pet The other children hated her because she was the teacher's pet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kind person who is easy to like:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always sending me flowers - he's a real pet!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly way of talking to someone, especially a woman or a child:",
        "examples": [
          "Thank you, pet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you pet an animal, child, etc., you touch it, him, or her gently and kindly with your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "Our dog loves to be petted and tickled behind the ears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people are petting, they are kissing and touching each other in a sexual way.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a theory, subject, hate, etc. that is special and important to you:",
        "examples": [
          "pet peeve US My pet peeve (= pet hate) is cleaning the bathroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for polyethylene terephthalate: a type of plastic used especially to make bottles:",
        "examples": [
          "The house has translucent walls made from a plastic called PET, essentially the same material used in soda bottles.",
          "Most water bottles are made from PET plastic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for positron emission tomography: a method of using special rays (= beams of light) to make images of the inside of the body, especially the brain:",
        "examples": [
          "They used PET, a brain-scanning technology.",
          "Volunteers underwent PET scans while trying to quickly retrace routes between various landmarks in the virtual town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that is kept in the home as a companion and treated affectionately:",
        "examples": [
          "She has several interesting pets, including a couple of snakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially liked or personally important:",
        "examples": [
          "The legislation will face strong opposition from senators whose pet projects would be cut back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch an animal or person gently and affectionately with the hands:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Our dog loves to be petted and tickled behind the ears."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "petting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "petty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not important and not worth giving attention to:",
        "examples": [
          "Prisoners complain that they are subjected to too many petty rules and restrictions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complaining too much about things that are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be so petty!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small or of little importance:",
        "examples": [
          "a petty thief",
          "I don’t have time for petty matters like that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "selfish and mean, esp. because of having too much interest in small and unimportant matters:",
        "examples": [
          "Retaliating against the people who have criticized us will make us look petty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "petunias": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a garden plant grown for its white, pink, purple, or red bell-shaped flowers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant with white, pink, or purple, bell-shaped flowers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long wooden seat with a high back, on which a row of people sit in a church",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, wooden seat with a back in a church, usually forming one of a number of rows facing the altar in the front",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pews": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long wooden seat with a high back, on which a row of people sit in a church",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, wooden seat with a back in a church, usually forming one of a number of rows facing the altar in the front",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "peyote": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of cactus (= a desert plant), part of which can be taken as a drug that makes you hallucinate (= see things that do not exist) or the drug itself",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ph": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a number that shows how strongly acid or alkaline a substance is, in a range from 0 to 14:",
        "examples": [
          "Below pH 6.5 is acid, above pH 7.5 is alkaline.",
          "The soil in our garden has a low/high pH."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number in a range from 0 to 14 that shows how strong an acid or an alkali a substance is",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "phantom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a spirit of a dead person believed by some to visit the living as a pale, almost transparent form of a person, animal, or other object",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "like a ghost:",
        "examples": [
          "A phantom coach is said to pass through the grounds of this house when there's a full moon.",
          "humorous The phantom wine-drinker has been around (= an unknown person has been drinking the wine)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that you imagine exists or that appears to exist, although in fact it does not:",
        "examples": [
          "Although she had to have her leg amputated, she still feels as though she's got a phantom limb.",
          "They discovered it was a phantom organization set up for the processing of drug profits.",
          "UK Although she grew bigger, she later discovered it was a phantom (US false) pregnancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that appears or seems to exist but is not real or is imagined",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A phantom is also a ghost.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "phantoms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a spirit of a dead person believed by some to visit the living as a pale, almost transparent form of a person, animal, or other object",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "like a ghost:",
        "examples": [
          "A phantom coach is said to pass through the grounds of this house when there's a full moon.",
          "humorous The phantom wine-drinker has been around (= an unknown person has been drinking the wine)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that you imagine exists or that appears to exist, although in fact it does not:",
        "examples": [
          "Although she had to have her leg amputated, she still feels as though she's got a phantom limb.",
          "They discovered it was a phantom organization set up for the processing of drug profits.",
          "UK Although she grew bigger, she later discovered it was a phantom (US false) pregnancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that appears or seems to exist but is not real or is imagined",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A phantom is also a ghost.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pharaoh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the title of) a king of ancient Egypt",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pharaohs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the title of) a king of ancient Egypt",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pharma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of referring to the pharmaceutical industry and the companies involved in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Find the latest pharma jobs on our website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pharmaceuticals industry:",
        "examples": [
          "The report considers regulatory problems faced by companies such as pharma giant GlaxoSmithKline."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pharmaceutical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the production of medicines:",
        "examples": [
          "the pharmaceutical industry",
          "a pharmaceutical company/product/journal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medicine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with the science, preparation, and production of medicines:",
        "examples": [
          "the pharmaceutical industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug that is made by a big drug company:",
        "examples": [
          "Dozens of pharmaceuticals have been detected in minute quantities in treated wastewater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A pharmaceutical is also a big drug company:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't expect major pharmaceuticals to let reforms pass without a well-funded political fight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with the production of medicines:",
        "examples": [
          "the pharmaceutical industry",
          "a pharmaceutical company/product/journal",
          "The British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca employs about 5,000 people in the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "Pharmaceuticals account for 10% of the country's non-oil exports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shares in companies connected with the production of medicines:",
        "examples": [
          "Pharmaceuticals rose and airline stocks fell after the outbreak of swine flu."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pharmaceuticals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the production of medicines:",
        "examples": [
          "the pharmaceutical industry",
          "a pharmaceutical company/product/journal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medicine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with the science, preparation, and production of medicines:",
        "examples": [
          "the pharmaceutical industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug that is made by a big drug company:",
        "examples": [
          "Dozens of pharmaceuticals have been detected in minute quantities in treated wastewater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A pharmaceutical is also a big drug company:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't expect major pharmaceuticals to let reforms pass without a well-funded political fight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with the production of medicines:",
        "examples": [
          "the pharmaceutical industry",
          "a pharmaceutical company/product/journal",
          "The British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca employs about 5,000 people in the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "Pharmaceuticals account for 10% of the country's non-oil exports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shares in companies connected with the production of medicines:",
        "examples": [
          "Pharmaceuticals rose and airline stocks fell after the outbreak of swine flu."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pharmacist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is trained to prepare and give out medicines in a hospital or shop",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is trained in the preparation of medicines:",
        "examples": [
          "Rachel is studying to be a pharmacist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is trained to prepare medicines and who works in a hospital or pharmacy (= special store selling medicines):",
        "examples": [
          "Pharmacists are experts on drug therapy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pharmacy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shop or part of a shop in which medicines are prepared and sold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a hospital where medicines are prepared",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or study of medicine preparation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a store or a part of a store where medicines are prepared and sold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or study of medicine preparation:",
        "examples": [
          "She studied pharmacy before she got a job with a big chain store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a store or part of a store in which medicines are prepared and sold:",
        "examples": [
          "A typical independent pharmacy gets 92% of its income from prescriptions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a hospital where medicines are prepared:",
        "examples": [
          "He got his medicines in the pharmacy of a Manhattan hospital."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "phase": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any stage in a series of events or in a process of development:",
        "examples": [
          "The project is only in its initial phase as yet, but it's looking quite promising.",
          "We're entering a new phase in international relations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of strange or difficult behaviour that will stop after a while, especially a period that a young child or person goes through:",
        "examples": [
          "When I was in my early teens I went through a phase of only ever wearing black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The phases of the moon are the regular changes in its shape as it appears to us on earth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce something in stages over a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The reduction in armed forces will be phased over the next ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any stage in a series of events or in a process of development:",
        "examples": [
          "The project is only in its first phase of planning, so we haven’t yet established the cost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The phases of the moon are the regular changes in its shape as it appears to people on earth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A phase is one of the forms in which matter can exist, such as solid, liquid, or a gas.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A phase is also one of the stages or points in a repeating process measured from a specific starting point.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stage in a series of events or in a process of development:",
        "examples": [
          "the early/final/late phase The inflation rate is high, even for the early phase of an economic expansion.",
          "The project is only in the initial phase, but it's looking quite promising.",
          "We're entering a new phase in international relations.",
          "the design/development/manufacturing phase After two years of discussion, the project is still at the development phase.",
          "the growth/start-up phase The merger has helped with the growth phase of our strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce something in stages over a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "be phased over 6 months/2 years, etc. The closure of the regional offices was phased over an 18-month period and affected 435 staff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "phased": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce something in stages over a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The reduction in armed forces will be phased over the next ten years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "phases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any stage in a series of events or in a process of development:",
        "examples": [
          "The project is only in its initial phase as yet, but it's looking quite promising.",
          "We're entering a new phase in international relations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of strange or difficult behaviour that will stop after a while, especially a period that a young child or person goes through:",
        "examples": [
          "When I was in my early teens I went through a phase of only ever wearing black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The phases of the moon are the regular changes in its shape as it appears to us on earth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce something in stages over a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The reduction in armed forces will be phased over the next ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any stage in a series of events or in a process of development:",
        "examples": [
          "The project is only in its first phase of planning, so we haven’t yet established the cost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The phases of the moon are the regular changes in its shape as it appears to people on earth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A phase is one of the forms in which matter can exist, such as solid, liquid, or a gas.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A phase is also one of the stages or points in a repeating process measured from a specific starting point.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stage in a series of events or in a process of development:",
        "examples": [
          "the early/final/late phase The inflation rate is high, even for the early phase of an economic expansion.",
          "The project is only in the initial phase, but it's looking quite promising.",
          "We're entering a new phase in international relations.",
          "the design/development/manufacturing phase After two years of discussion, the project is still at the development phase.",
          "the growth/start-up phase The merger has helped with the growth phase of our strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce something in stages over a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "be phased over 6 months/2 years, etc. The closure of the regional offices was phased over an 18-month period and affected 435 staff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "phasing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce something in stages over a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The reduction in armed forces will be phased over the next ten years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "phd": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for doctor of philosophy: the highest college or university degree, or someone who has this:",
        "examples": [
          "a PhD student/thesis",
          "Susannah has a PhD in Italian literature.",
          "She's a PhD."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for doctor of philosophy (= the highest college degree or a person having this):",
        "examples": [
          "He earned a Ph.D. in physics from Northwestern University."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pheasant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large bird with a rounded body and long tail, that spends a lot of time on the ground and is often shot for sport and food, or the meat of this bird:",
        "examples": [
          "He shot a pheasant.",
          "roast pheasant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large bird with a rounded body and long tail, sometimes hunted as a sport and eaten as food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "phenomena": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "phenomenal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely successful or special, especially in a surprising way:",
        "examples": [
          "Her rise to fame was quite phenomenal - in less than two years she was a household name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusually great; much more or much better:",
        "examples": [
          "Angela can do a phenomenal amount of work in one day.",
          "He has a phenomenal memory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "phenomenon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc., especially something unusual or interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "Gravity is a natural phenomenon.",
          "Do you believe in the paranormal and other psychic phenomena?",
          "There's evidence to suggest that child abuse is not just a recent phenomenon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is extremely successful, often because of special qualities or abilities:",
        "examples": [
          "The Beatles were a phenomenon - nobody had heard anything like them before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that is or can be experienced or felt, esp. something that is noticed because it is unusual or new:",
        "examples": [
          "We discussed the ever-growing popularity of talk radio, and wondered how to explain this phenomenon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something special, esp. because it is completely different or extremely unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a kind of phenomenon, an actor running for president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pheromones": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical substance released by an animal that influences the behaviour of another animal of the same type, for example by attracting it sexually",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "phi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "philadelphia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the largest city in the northeastern US state of Pennsylvania:",
        "examples": [
          "We live 15 miles south of Philadelphia.",
          "Workers from Pittsburgh and Philadelphia came to Erie to build ships."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "philandering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of having sex with a lot of different partners without becoming emotionally involved with any of them:",
        "examples": [
          "She was furious at her husband's philandering.",
          "Some people knew about his philandering, but they wouldn't report on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A philandering person has sex with lots of different partners without becoming emotionally involved with any of them:",
        "examples": [
          "He plays a philandering husband in the film.",
          "They are estranged from their philandering father."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "philanthropic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "helping poor people, especially by giving them money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving money to help people who are poor or sick, or to pay for things such as museums or schools that are good for society:",
        "examples": [
          "He is known for his philanthropic work for children in Africa.",
          "philanthropic organizations/projects/ventures"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "philanthropist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who helps the poor, especially by giving them money:",
        "examples": [
          "a donation from a wealthy 19th-century philanthropist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who gives money to help people who are poor or sick, or to pay for things such as museums or schools that are good for society:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a philanthropist who has supported many charities for over twenty years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "philanthropy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of helping the poor, especially by giving them money:",
        "examples": [
          "He argues that corporate philanthropy transforms the culture of the firm concerned.",
          "Many Americans value the role of private philanthropy in supporting our National Park system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the giving away of money, esp. in large amounts, to organizations that help people:",
        "examples": [
          "Minnesota has long been considered a beacon of philanthropy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "philharmonic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of musical groups, especially orchestras:",
        "examples": [
          "the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "philippines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country formed of a group of islands in Southeast Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "philistine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who refuses to see the beauty or the value of art or culture:",
        "examples": [
          "I wouldn't have expected them to enjoy a film of that quality anyway - they're just a bunch of philistines!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a race of people who lived in the area near the coast of the southeast Mediterranean in ancient times and were often at war with the Israelites",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who enjoys only popular entertainment but does not appreciate art, literature, or music of high quality",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "philistines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who refuses to see the beauty or the value of art or culture:",
        "examples": [
          "I wouldn't have expected them to enjoy a film of that quality anyway - they're just a bunch of philistines!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a race of people who lived in the area near the coast of the southeast Mediterranean in ancient times and were often at war with the Israelites",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who enjoys only popular entertainment but does not appreciate art, literature, or music of high quality",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "philosopher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who studies or writes about the meaning of life:",
        "examples": [
          "Plato was a Greek philosopher."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "philosophers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who studies or writes about the meaning of life:",
        "examples": [
          "Plato was a Greek philosopher."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "philosophical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the study or writing of philosophy:",
        "examples": [
          "philosophical writings/essays"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are philosophical in your reaction to something that is not satisfactory, you accept it calmly and without anger, understanding that failure and disappointment are a part of life.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to philosophy:",
        "examples": [
          "Pragmatism is a philosophical theory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To be philosophical about something, esp. something disappointing, is to accept it calmly:",
        "examples": [
          "You just have to be philosophical about losing some games, because you can’t win them all."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "philosophies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the use of reason in understanding such things as the nature of the real world and existence, the use and limits of knowledge, and the principles of moral judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "René Descartes is regarded as the founder of modern philosophy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of theories and ideas related to the understanding of a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "the philosophy of education/religion/science"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular system of beliefs, values, and principles:",
        "examples": [
          "the Ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that someone thinks about life and deals with it:",
        "examples": [
          "Live now, pay later - that's my philosophy of life!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of the nature of reality and existence, of what it is possible to know, and of right and wrong behavior, or a particular set of beliefs of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the philosophy of Kant",
          "[ U ] I’d like to take a course in philosophy next semester."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The philosophy of a subject is a group of theories and ideas related to the understanding of that subject:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] the philosophy of language/science"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A philosophy is also the beliefs you have about how you should behave in particular situations in life:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It was always my philosophy to pay my debts promptly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "philosophy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the use of reason in understanding such things as the nature of the real world and existence, the use and limits of knowledge, and the principles of moral judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "René Descartes is regarded as the founder of modern philosophy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of theories and ideas related to the understanding of a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "the philosophy of education/religion/science"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular system of beliefs, values, and principles:",
        "examples": [
          "the Ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that someone thinks about life and deals with it:",
        "examples": [
          "Live now, pay later - that's my philosophy of life!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of the nature of reality and existence, of what it is possible to know, and of right and wrong behavior, or a particular set of beliefs of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the philosophy of Kant",
          "[ U ] I’d like to take a course in philosophy next semester."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The philosophy of a subject is a group of theories and ideas related to the understanding of that subject:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] the philosophy of language/science"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A philosophy is also the beliefs you have about how you should behave in particular situations in life:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It was always my philosophy to pay my debts promptly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "phobia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of anxiety disorder (= a mental illness that makes someone very worried and affects their life) that involves an extreme fear of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She refused the injection because she had a phobia about needles.",
          "He has no real desire to travel and suffers from a phobia of flying.",
          "For someone with social phobia, a conversation with a neighbour can cause a paralyzing sense of dread."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extreme fear or dislike of a particular thing or situation, especially one that is not reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "Why is there this phobia about women doing so-called men's jobs?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form words for types of anxiety disorder (= a mental illness that makes someone very worried and affects their life) that involve an extreme fear of something:",
        "examples": [
          "People who suffer from agoraphobia may panic when they're in public places.",
          "Podophobia is a fear of feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form words that mean an extreme fear or dislike, especially one that is not reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "They were accused of transphobia (hatred of transgender people).",
          "He seemed to be suffering from a case of commitment-phobia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extreme fear of a particular thing or situation, esp. one that does not have a reasonable explanation:",
        "examples": [
          "a phobia about heights"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "phoenix": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in ancient stories, an imaginary bird that set fire to itself every 500 years and was born again, rising from its ashes (= the powder left after its body has been burned):",
        "examples": [
          "The town was bombed but was then rebuilt and rose from the ashes like a/the phoenix (= was just as good as before)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the capital and largest city of the southwestern US state of Arizona:",
        "examples": [
          "He returned to Phoenix in mid-September.",
          "The laboratories are in Phoenix, Arizona."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "phoned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone by phone:",
        "examples": [
          "She phoned just after lunch.",
          "He's phoned me (up) every day this week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "phones": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that uses either a system of wires along which electrical signals are sent or a system of radio signals to make it possible for you to speak to someone in another place who has a similar device:",
        "examples": [
          "Just then, his phone rang.",
          "Could you answer the phone?",
          "We speak on the/by phone about twice a week.",
          "You had three phone calls this morning.",
          "If the phone lines are busy, please try again later.",
          "Could you pick the phone up for me - my hands are wet.",
          "I left the phone off the hook, so it wouldn't ring.",
          "I was so angry I just put/slammed the phone down (on her) (= replaced it before our conversation was finished)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "speaking on the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "She's on the phone at the moment but she can see you in a few minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with a phone connected to your home by wires:",
        "examples": [
          "Are the Middletons on the phone at their cottage, do you know?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be using your mobile phone to send messages, play games, look at the internet, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "These kids are on their phones all day long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of sound at the phonetic level, used when studying speech",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone by phone:",
        "examples": [
          "She phoned just after lunch.",
          "He's phoned me (up) every day this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form words referring to a speaker or speakers of a particular language:",
        "examples": [
          "a francophone (= a French speaker)",
          "the anglophone world (= people in the world who speak English)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form the names of musical instruments:",
        "examples": [
          "a chordophone (= an instrument in which sound is produced by the vibration of a string)",
          "a sousaphone (= a brass instrument named after J. P. Sousa)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form oftelephone:",
        "examples": [
          "The phone is ringing – would you answer it?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of electronic equipment which makes it possible for you to speak to someone in another place who has similar equipment, using either electrical signals sent along a system of wires, or radio signals:",
        "examples": [
          "over the phone You can arrange a mortgage online, over the phone, or through a meeting.",
          "by phone The company can be reached by phone on this number.",
          "on the phone She has spent hours on the phone in recent weeks, talking to negotiators in a labour dispute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone by phone:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone phoned while you were at lunch.",
          "Phone him and ask if he's free this afternoon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "phoney": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not sincere or not real:",
        "examples": [
          "All salespeople seem to have the same phoney smile.",
          "He gave the police a phoney address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is not sincere or not what they claim to be:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't trust him - I think he's a phoney.",
          "Why can't you see he's a phoney?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "phonies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not sincere or not real:",
        "examples": [
          "All salespeople seem to have the same phoney smile.",
          "He gave the police a phoney address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is not sincere or not what they claim to be:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't trust him - I think he's a phoney.",
          "Why can't you see he's a phoney?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "phoning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone by phone:",
        "examples": [
          "She phoned just after lunch.",
          "He's phoned me (up) every day this week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "phonograph": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "old use for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "phony": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not sincere or not real:",
        "examples": [
          "All salespeople seem to have the same phony smile.",
          "He gave the police a phony address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "represented as real but actually false; intended to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "They were accused of submitting phony claims to insurers, including Medicare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who falsely pretends to be something:",
        "examples": [
          "I think he’s a phony."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "phosphorus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous chemical element that is usually yellowish-white or sometimes red or black in colour, shines in the dark, and burns when in the air",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous, yellow-white chemical element that shines in the dark and burns when in the air",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "photo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a photograph:",
        "examples": [
          "She took lots of photos of the kids.",
          "holiday/wedding photos"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or produced by light:",
        "examples": [
          "photosynthesis"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to photography:",
        "examples": [
          "photojournalism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofphotograph:",
        "examples": [
          "Giraldo takes a lot of photos."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "photocopies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a photographic copy of a document made on a photocopier:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll just make a photocopy of the agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a photocopy of a document:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you photocopy those three pages for me, please?",
          "All articles on this page may be photocopied free of charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a copy of a document made on a photocopier",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a photographic copy of a document made on a photocopier:",
        "examples": [
          "make/keep a photocopy If you send off any documents, be sure to keep a photocopy.",
          "a photocopy of sth I forgot to make a photocopy of my tax return.",
          "a black-and-white/colour photocopy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a photographic copy of a document on a photocopier:",
        "examples": [
          "You cannot photocopy or scan any of the documents in the reading room.",
          "Printing, fax, and photocopying facilities are offered at a fee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be copied using a photocopier:",
        "examples": [
          "photocopy well/badly This yellow logo doesn't photocopy very well in black and white."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "photograph": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a picture produced using a camera:",
        "examples": [
          "a colour/black-and-white photograph",
          "aerial photographs",
          "nude photographs",
          "My parents took lots of photographs of us when we were small."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a picture using a camera:",
        "examples": [
          "I prefer photographing people rather than places.",
          "[ + obj + -ing verb  ] MacKay was photographed leaving the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear attractive/unattractive in photographs:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't usually wear black because it doesn't photograph well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an image of a person, object, or view that is produced by using a camera and film:",
        "examples": [
          "color/black-and-white photographs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "photographed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a picture using a camera:",
        "examples": [
          "I prefer photographing people rather than places.",
          "[ + obj + -ing verb  ] MacKay was photographed leaving the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear attractive/unattractive in photographs:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't usually wear black because it doesn't photograph well."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "photographer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes photographs, either as a job or hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "a fashion/press/amateur photographer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "photographers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes photographs, either as a job or hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "a fashion/press/amateur photographer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "photographic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to, used for, or produced by photography:",
        "examples": [
          "photographic equipment/film/materials",
          "photographic skills",
          "Her paintings are almost photographic in their detail and accuracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to photographs:",
        "examples": [
          "photographic equipment",
          "You can store photographic images on your computer’s hard drive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "photographing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a picture using a camera:",
        "examples": [
          "I prefer photographing people rather than places.",
          "[ + obj + -ing verb  ] MacKay was photographed leaving the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear attractive/unattractive in photographs:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't usually wear black because it doesn't photograph well."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "photographs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a picture produced using a camera:",
        "examples": [
          "a colour/black-and-white photograph",
          "aerial photographs",
          "nude photographs",
          "My parents took lots of photographs of us when we were small."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a picture using a camera:",
        "examples": [
          "I prefer photographing people rather than places.",
          "[ + obj + -ing verb  ] MacKay was photographed leaving the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear attractive/unattractive in photographs:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't usually wear black because it doesn't photograph well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an image of a person, object, or view that is produced by using a camera and film:",
        "examples": [
          "color/black-and-white photographs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "photography": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity or job of taking photographs or filming:",
        "examples": [
          "She's taking an evening class in photography.",
          "The film won an award for its photography."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skill or activity of taking or processing photographs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "photon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a single unit of light",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small piece of matter that is the basic unit of electromagnetic energy, and that travels in waves and carries light and other forms of radiation",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "photos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a photograph:",
        "examples": [
          "She took lots of photos of the kids.",
          "holiday/wedding photos"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or produced by light:",
        "examples": [
          "photosynthesis"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to photography:",
        "examples": [
          "photojournalism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofphotograph:",
        "examples": [
          "Giraldo takes a lot of photos."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "photosynthesis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process by which a plant uses carbon dioxide from the air, water from the ground, and the energy from the light of the sun to produce its own food and oxygen:",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which a plant uses the energy from the light of the sun to make its own food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "phrase": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of words that is part of, rather than the whole of, a sentence",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short group of words that are often used together and have a particular meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "We are governed, in Lord Hailsham's famous phrase, by an \"elective dictatorship\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of notes forming a unit of a tune",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express something with a particular choice of words:",
        "examples": [
          "The declaration was carefully/cleverly/tactfully, etc. phrased."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of words expressing a particular idea or meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "I think the phrase \"bundle of energy\" describes Mara very well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A phrase is a group of words forming a part of a sentence:",
        "examples": [
          "In \"He was a man of great wealth,\" \"of great wealth\" is a prepositional phrase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A phrase is also a group of notes with a clear beginning and ending within a larger piece of music.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express something in a particular way when speaking or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "The wording of his resignation was carefully phrased to avoid any admission of guilt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "phrases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of words that is part of, rather than the whole of, a sentence",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short group of words that are often used together and have a particular meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "We are governed, in Lord Hailsham's famous phrase, by an \"elective dictatorship\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of notes forming a unit of a tune",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express something with a particular choice of words:",
        "examples": [
          "The declaration was carefully/cleverly/tactfully, etc. phrased."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of words expressing a particular idea or meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "I think the phrase \"bundle of energy\" describes Mara very well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A phrase is a group of words forming a part of a sentence:",
        "examples": [
          "In \"He was a man of great wealth,\" \"of great wealth\" is a prepositional phrase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A phrase is also a group of notes with a clear beginning and ending within a larger piece of music.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express something in a particular way when speaking or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "The wording of his resignation was carefully phrased to avoid any admission of guilt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "phrasing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the choice of words used to express something:",
        "examples": [
          "The phrasing of the contract is ambiguous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which a singer or musician divides the tune into separate parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Her phrasing, as ever, is faultless."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "phylum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a main division in a taxonomic (= scientific naming and organization system) relating to animals:",
        "examples": [
          "Members of the largest and most diverse phylum of animals (Arthropoda), have segmented bodies and an external skeleton."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the groups into which animals are divided, mainly based on the shape of the animal's body and the way that the body is arranged",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "physical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the body:",
        "examples": [
          "physical exercise/fitness/strength/disabilities",
          "I'm not a very physical sort of person (= I don't enjoy physical activities)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "violent:",
        "examples": [
          "The referee stepped in because the game had started to get a little too physical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sexual:",
        "examples": [
          "There was obviously a great physical attraction between them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to things you can see or touch, or relating to the laws of nature:",
        "examples": [
          "the physical world",
          "All physical objects occupy space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to physics:",
        "examples": [
          "physical laws"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an examination of a person's body by a doctor in order to discover if that person is healthy, sometimes done before a person can be accepted for a particular job",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with the body:",
        "examples": [
          "physical strength/disabilities",
          "She tries to keep herself in good physical condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing as or connected with things that can be seen or touched:",
        "examples": [
          "The physical dimensions of the theater are smaller than I thought."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with physics",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to things you can see or touch:",
        "examples": [
          "Payments for actual physical goods are not the only items involved in international trade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe assets that can be seen and touched, for example buildings or equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies must raise capital for physical assets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe commodities (= substances or products that can be traded) that can be bought and delivered immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "physical commodities such as wheat, cotton, rice, and corn"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe shares, bonds, etc. with a certificate , rather than ones that exist only in electronic form:",
        "examples": [
          "If the investor is delivered physical shares, their value will be less than the initial investment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "physicality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being full of energy and force:",
        "examples": [
          "Durante dances with an impassioned physicality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "physically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to the body or someone's appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "Physically I find him very attractive.",
          "The protestors had to be physically removed from the room (= they were taken away).",
          "The work is physically demanding (= you have to work hard in a way that makes your body tired).",
          "Special holidays are available for physically handicapped/disabled people (= those lacking the full use of part of their body)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to things you can see or touch or the laws of nature:",
        "examples": [
          "No one could have climbed that wall - it's physically impossible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "People who are physically disabled/handicapped/challenged lack the full use of their body.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "physician": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical doctor, especially one who has general skill and is not a surgeon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical doctor, esp. one who is not a surgeon",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "physicians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical doctor, especially one who has general skill and is not a surgeon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical doctor, esp. one who is not a surgeon",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "physicist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who studies physics or whose job is connected with physics",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who studies physics or whose job is connected with physics",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "physicists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who studies physics or whose job is connected with physics",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who studies physics or whose job is connected with physics",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "physics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of matter and energy and the effect that they have on each other:",
        "examples": [
          "nuclear physics",
          "a physics lab"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of matter and energy and the effect that each has on the other:",
        "examples": [
          "nuclear/particle/theoretical physics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of matter and energy:",
        "examples": [
          "He studied Physics at university before becoming an engineer.",
          "a physics lab/researcher/degree"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "physiological": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the way in which the bodies of living things work:",
        "examples": [
          "Touching causes a physiological reaction.",
          "the physiological effects of deep-sea diving",
          "understanding the physiologic processes involved in disease"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "physiology": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the scientific study of) the way in which the bodies of living things work",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of the way in which the bodies of animals and plants work:",
        "examples": [
          "the physiology of the brain"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "physique": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the shape and size of a human body:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a very powerful, muscular physique."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the appearance, esp. shape and size, of a human body:",
        "examples": [
          "a small/large physique",
          "a dancer’s physique"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number (approximately 3.14) used to calculate the size of circles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for private investigator: someone whose job is discovering information about people, but who is not a police officer or a government employee:",
        "examples": [
          "Some states allow PIs to carry firearms.",
          "A PI had been hired to follow the judge’s family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for principal investigator: the person leading a scientific or engineering project:",
        "examples": [
          "The PI should be called if there is any question of re-irradiation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for profitability index: a measurement of how much profit a project is likely to make :",
        "examples": [
          "The PI is a way to evaluate a project’s potential return.",
          "Typically PI is used to evaluate capital projects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for professional indemnity: a type of business insurance that protects against claims by customers:",
        "examples": [
          "Not having PI policies leaves professionals in danger of losing their personal assets and businesses to lawsuits.",
          "Rates for PI insurance have rocketed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for personal injury: physical or mental harm that is caused to someone, especially when this is the fault of another person or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "A PI trust can't be set up where the injuries were fatal.",
          "The PI chiropractor specializes in car accident injuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number that is the ratio (= comparison) of the distance around a circle to the distance across the circle, equal to about 3.14159",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pianist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who plays the piano:",
        "examples": [
          "a concert pianist",
          "a jazz pianist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who plays the piano:",
        "examples": [
          "a concert/jazz pianist"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "piano": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large musical instrument with a row of black and white keys that are pressed to play notes:",
        "examples": [
          "We're buying a new piano.",
          "I play the piano.",
          "She used to play piano in a jazz band.",
          "The music was written for piano.",
          "We all joined in the song, with Pat at the piano/on piano."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large musical instrument with a row of black and white keys that are pressed with the fingers to play notes, or this type of instrument generally:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a grand/upright piano",
          "[ U ] I play piano."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pianos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large musical instrument with a row of black and white keys that are pressed to play notes:",
        "examples": [
          "We're buying a new piano.",
          "I play the piano.",
          "She used to play piano in a jazz band.",
          "The music was written for piano.",
          "We all joined in the song, with Pat at the piano/on piano."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large musical instrument with a row of black and white keys that are pressed with the fingers to play notes, or this type of instrument generally:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a grand/upright piano",
          "[ U ] I play piano."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a photograph:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like to see my holiday pics?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "piccolo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument, like a small flute, that makes a high sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small musical instrument that is like a flute and plays high notes, or this type of instrument generally",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take some things and leave others:",
        "examples": [
          "Pick a card from the pack.",
          "be picked for One of my sisters has been picked for the Olympic team.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] She was picked to play for the team.",
          "The committee will pick the successful candidate from a short list of four.",
          "pick someone out The police asked him if he could pick out the killer from a series of photos.",
          "pick something out of a hat The fairest way to decide the winner is to pick a name out of a hat (= without looking or choosing).",
          "be picked at random The winning lottery numbers will be picked at random (= without choosing).",
          "pick your way They picked their way (= carefully chose a route) down the broken steps.",
          "pick a winner He's brilliant at picking winners (= choosing what will be successful)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take some things but not others:",
        "examples": [
          "The richest universities can pick and choose which students they take."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove separate things or small pieces from something, especially with the fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "pick something off something I picked a piece of fluff off my shiny black suit.",
          "The doctor used a probe to pick the wax out of my ear.",
          "pick at The child continued picking at a sore on his leg (= trying to remove parts of it with his fingers).",
          "pick your nose He kept picking his nose (= removing mucus from it with his finger)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you pick flowers or fruit, you take them off a plant or tree:",
        "examples": [
          "They were picking strawberries for twelve hours a day.",
          "I picked some roses this morning.",
          "pick something from something Machines pick the fruit from the trees.",
          "pick something off something We picked some elderberries off a branch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove meat from the bones of a bird or animal :",
        "examples": [
          "In the kitchen Maya was laboriously picking chickens.",
          "I store the meat, and throw the picked carcass, skin, etc. into the pot with water and some vegetables.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] The carcass had been picked clean (= all the flesh had been removed) by other animals and birds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you pick a string on a guitar or similar instrument, you pull it quickly and release it suddenly with your fingers to produce a note.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "choice:",
        "examples": [
          "You can have first pick of the desserts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thing or person chosen, especially a player chosen to play for a sports team:",
        "examples": [
          "He was expected to be one of the top 10 picks in the upcoming draft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a large choice available:",
        "examples": [
          "have your pick of something The plane was fairly empty so we had our pick of seats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose the one(s) you want from the different types available:",
        "examples": [
          "The shirts come in five different colours - just take your pick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "picks and shovels"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially in combinations, a sharp pointed tool:",
        "examples": [
          "a toothpick"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, thin piece of plastic, metal, etc. that is held between the fingers and thumb and is used for playing instruments such as the guitar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, an interception (= an occasion when a player catches the ball as it is being passed between two players of the opposing team):",
        "examples": [
          "The quarterback threw a pick in the fourth quarter.",
          "The strong safety made a pick and returned it for a touchdown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, a move in which a player positions themselves between a player from their team who has the ball and a defending player from the opposing team:",
        "examples": [
          "You've got to be moving without the ball, making back cuts, and setting picks.",
          "The best players are masters at utilizing picks to create space for open shots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take some things and leave others:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s been picked for the Olympic team.",
          "We finally picked February 14 as the date for our wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or move something with your fingers or hands:",
        "examples": [
          "I picked a piece of lint off my suit.",
          "We picked apples yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of plastic or metal used to pull at the strings of a guitar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pickax, or a sharp, pointed tool:",
        "examples": [
          "They worked with a pick and shovel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a choice, or something that is chosen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Mick gets first pick of where to sit.",
          "[ C ] Here are my picks for the ten best restaurants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose items that have been ordered by a customer:",
        "examples": [
          "He picked goods into pallets for the delivery.",
          "Your groceries will be carefully picked, packed, and delivered to your door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose particular shares in which to invest:",
        "examples": [
          "If you pick stocks thoughtfully and hold them patiently, your gains should be considerable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove fruit, cotton, etc. from a tree or plant when it is ready:",
        "examples": [
          "Immigrants do much of the menial labor in town, picking fruit, cleaning hotel rooms, and sweeping the sidewalk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "particular shares that you choose to invest in:",
        "examples": [
          "His stock picks rose 112% last year. What's his secret?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pickaxe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool for breaking hard surfaces, with a long wooden handle and a curved metal bar with a sharp point",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "picked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take some things and leave others:",
        "examples": [
          "Pick a card from the pack.",
          "be picked for One of my sisters has been picked for the Olympic team.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] She was picked to play for the team.",
          "The committee will pick the successful candidate from a short list of four.",
          "pick someone out The police asked him if he could pick out the killer from a series of photos.",
          "pick something out of a hat The fairest way to decide the winner is to pick a name out of a hat (= without looking or choosing).",
          "be picked at random The winning lottery numbers will be picked at random (= without choosing).",
          "pick your way They picked their way (= carefully chose a route) down the broken steps.",
          "pick a winner He's brilliant at picking winners (= choosing what will be successful)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take some things but not others:",
        "examples": [
          "The richest universities can pick and choose which students they take."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove separate things or small pieces from something, especially with the fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "pick something off something I picked a piece of fluff off my shiny black suit.",
          "The doctor used a probe to pick the wax out of my ear.",
          "pick at The child continued picking at a sore on his leg (= trying to remove parts of it with his fingers).",
          "pick your nose He kept picking his nose (= removing mucus from it with his finger)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you pick flowers or fruit, you take them off a plant or tree:",
        "examples": [
          "They were picking strawberries for twelve hours a day.",
          "I picked some roses this morning.",
          "pick something from something Machines pick the fruit from the trees.",
          "pick something off something We picked some elderberries off a branch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove meat from the bones of a bird or animal :",
        "examples": [
          "In the kitchen Maya was laboriously picking chickens.",
          "I store the meat, and throw the picked carcass, skin, etc. into the pot with water and some vegetables.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] The carcass had been picked clean (= all the flesh had been removed) by other animals and birds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you pick a string on a guitar or similar instrument, you pull it quickly and release it suddenly with your fingers to produce a note.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "picker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who chooses a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "stock picker Traditional stock pickers (= people who choose companies in which others should invest) are being replaced by computer programs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or a machine that picks crops:",
        "examples": [
          "fruit picker He's looking for work as a fruit picker.",
          "cotton picker Sharecroppers were displaced by tractors and mechanized cotton pickers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in a supermarket or warehouse getting the things from the shelves that people have ordered over the internet :",
        "examples": [
          "Pickers take goods off the shelves, and delivery drivers take the goods to the customer.",
          "The company's marketing manager joined the company as a warehouse picker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who plays an instrument such as a guitar, especially in country music (= music based on traditional music from the western and southern US):",
        "examples": [
          "He has been a bluegrass picker for nearly 50 years.",
          "The banjo picker was among the session musicians who played on the new album."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or machine that picks crops:",
        "examples": [
          "fruit pickers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to choose items that have been ordered by a customer:",
        "examples": [
          "Because everything has to be scanned in, the picker cannot accidentally select the wrong product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who chooses particular shares to invest in:",
        "examples": [
          "Traditional stock pickers are being replaced by computer programs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to remove fruit, cotton, etc. from a tree or plant when it is ready:",
        "examples": [
          "An average picker fills eight bins of pears a day, making roughly $160.",
          "a fruit/strawberry/cotton picker"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pickers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who chooses a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "stock picker Traditional stock pickers (= people who choose companies in which others should invest) are being replaced by computer programs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or a machine that picks crops:",
        "examples": [
          "fruit picker He's looking for work as a fruit picker.",
          "cotton picker Sharecroppers were displaced by tractors and mechanized cotton pickers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in a supermarket or warehouse getting the things from the shelves that people have ordered over the internet :",
        "examples": [
          "Pickers take goods off the shelves, and delivery drivers take the goods to the customer.",
          "The company's marketing manager joined the company as a warehouse picker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who plays an instrument such as a guitar, especially in country music (= music based on traditional music from the western and southern US):",
        "examples": [
          "He has been a bluegrass picker for nearly 50 years.",
          "The banjo picker was among the session musicians who played on the new album."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or machine that picks crops:",
        "examples": [
          "fruit pickers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to choose items that have been ordered by a customer:",
        "examples": [
          "Because everything has to be scanned in, the picker cannot accidentally select the wrong product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who chooses particular shares to invest in:",
        "examples": [
          "Traditional stock pickers are being replaced by computer programs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to remove fruit, cotton, etc. from a tree or plant when it is ready:",
        "examples": [
          "An average picker fills eight bins of pears a day, making roughly $160.",
          "a fruit/strawberry/cotton picker"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "picket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a worker or group of workers who protest outside a building to prevent other workers from going inside, especially because they have a disagreement with their employers:",
        "examples": [
          "There were pickets outside the factory gates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion on which a picket happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The union organized a month-long picket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act as or take part in a picket:",
        "examples": [
          "They picketed the burger restaurant and handed out leaflets to potential customers.",
          "He was not surprised when his office was picketed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group of people who have a disagreement with a company, usually the one where they work, and who walk around in a line outside the place of business to tell other people not to enter until the problem is solved:",
        "examples": [
          "Three pickets stood at the factory gate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who stand outside an organization's building holding signs to protest against something. The people who protest are often employees who disagree with the management:",
        "examples": [
          "The rail union is planning a 150-person picket of the terminal for two days next week.",
          "The new government was determined to avoid a return to the old days of industrial action and mass picket lines.",
          "Most union members were reluctant to cross the picket line.",
          "stand on/walk the picket line We spent two weeks walking the picket line, trying to get better benefits.",
          "Workers staged a picket outside the factory gates.",
          "Workers picked up their picket signs and began their protest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single person in a picket line:",
        "examples": [
          "Police escorts were provided for tanker drivers who had experienced intimidation by pickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show an organization that you are not satisfied with them by standing outside their building and trying to prevent people from entering and doing business with them :",
        "examples": [
          "The firm's annual general meeting was picketed by union members angry at the decision to cut jobs.",
          "The group has decided not to picket until after the talks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "picking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large range of good things to choose from:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors have found rich pickings in the property market in recent years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lack of good things to choose from:",
        "examples": [
          "Even money-market funds offer slim pickings these days."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pickings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money that can be earned easily or dishonestly:",
        "examples": [
          "The street-sellers are lured to the town by the rich/easy pickings that are to be had from foreign tourists."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pickle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vegetable or fruit in vinegar or in salty water, especially a cucumber:",
        "examples": [
          "Have some pickles with your sandwich.",
          "a sweet/sour pickle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sauce made from vegetables in vinegar with spices added:",
        "examples": [
          "cheese and pickle sandwiches"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope that you can help, because this is quite a pickle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a situation where a player is between two bases (= positions that a player must reach to score a point) and cannot safely either advance to the next one or return to the previous one:",
        "examples": [
          "The runner strayed too far from third base and was caught in a pickle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put vegetables or fruit in a vinegar sauce or salty water and store them this way in a glass container:",
        "examples": [
          "be pickled in The onions had been pickled in brine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cucumber (= a green, tube-shaped vegetable) that has been preserved in a liquid containing salt and other spices or vinegar:",
        "examples": [
          "a sweet/dill pickle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to preserve in a liquid containing salt or vinegar",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pickled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "kept in vinegar:",
        "examples": [
          "pickled onions/gherkins/herring"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "drunk:",
        "examples": [
          "I got really pickled at Pat's party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pickles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vegetable or fruit in vinegar or in salty water, especially a cucumber:",
        "examples": [
          "Have some pickles with your sandwich.",
          "a sweet/sour pickle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sauce made from vegetables in vinegar with spices added:",
        "examples": [
          "cheese and pickle sandwiches"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope that you can help, because this is quite a pickle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a situation where a player is between two bases (= positions that a player must reach to score a point) and cannot safely either advance to the next one or return to the previous one:",
        "examples": [
          "The runner strayed too far from third base and was caught in a pickle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put vegetables or fruit in a vinegar sauce or salty water and store them this way in a glass container:",
        "examples": [
          "be pickled in The onions had been pickled in brine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cucumber (= a green, tube-shaped vegetable) that has been preserved in a liquid containing salt and other spices or vinegar:",
        "examples": [
          "a sweet/dill pickle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to preserve in a liquid containing salt or vinegar",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pickpocket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thief who steals things out of pockets or bags, especially in a crowd",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal things out of people's pockets or bags, especially in a crowd:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone pickpocketed my wallet.",
          "He was pickpocketed at the carnival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thief who steals things out of pockets or bags, esp. in a crowd",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pickpockets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thief who steals things out of pockets or bags, especially in a crowd",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal things out of people's pockets or bags, especially in a crowd:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone pickpocketed my wallet.",
          "He was pickpocketed at the carnival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thief who steals things out of pockets or bags, esp. in a crowd",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "picks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take some things and leave others:",
        "examples": [
          "Pick a card from the pack.",
          "be picked for One of my sisters has been picked for the Olympic team.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] She was picked to play for the team.",
          "The committee will pick the successful candidate from a short list of four.",
          "pick someone out The police asked him if he could pick out the killer from a series of photos.",
          "pick something out of a hat The fairest way to decide the winner is to pick a name out of a hat (= without looking or choosing).",
          "be picked at random The winning lottery numbers will be picked at random (= without choosing).",
          "pick your way They picked their way (= carefully chose a route) down the broken steps.",
          "pick a winner He's brilliant at picking winners (= choosing what will be successful)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take some things but not others:",
        "examples": [
          "The richest universities can pick and choose which students they take."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove separate things or small pieces from something, especially with the fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "pick something off something I picked a piece of fluff off my shiny black suit.",
          "The doctor used a probe to pick the wax out of my ear.",
          "pick at The child continued picking at a sore on his leg (= trying to remove parts of it with his fingers).",
          "pick your nose He kept picking his nose (= removing mucus from it with his finger)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you pick flowers or fruit, you take them off a plant or tree:",
        "examples": [
          "They were picking strawberries for twelve hours a day.",
          "I picked some roses this morning.",
          "pick something from something Machines pick the fruit from the trees.",
          "pick something off something We picked some elderberries off a branch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove meat from the bones of a bird or animal :",
        "examples": [
          "In the kitchen Maya was laboriously picking chickens.",
          "I store the meat, and throw the picked carcass, skin, etc. into the pot with water and some vegetables.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] The carcass had been picked clean (= all the flesh had been removed) by other animals and birds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you pick a string on a guitar or similar instrument, you pull it quickly and release it suddenly with your fingers to produce a note.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "choice:",
        "examples": [
          "You can have first pick of the desserts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thing or person chosen, especially a player chosen to play for a sports team:",
        "examples": [
          "He was expected to be one of the top 10 picks in the upcoming draft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a large choice available:",
        "examples": [
          "have your pick of something The plane was fairly empty so we had our pick of seats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose the one(s) you want from the different types available:",
        "examples": [
          "The shirts come in five different colours - just take your pick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "picks and shovels"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially in combinations, a sharp pointed tool:",
        "examples": [
          "a toothpick"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, thin piece of plastic, metal, etc. that is held between the fingers and thumb and is used for playing instruments such as the guitar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, an interception (= an occasion when a player catches the ball as it is being passed between two players of the opposing team):",
        "examples": [
          "The quarterback threw a pick in the fourth quarter.",
          "The strong safety made a pick and returned it for a touchdown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, a move in which a player positions themselves between a player from their team who has the ball and a defending player from the opposing team:",
        "examples": [
          "You've got to be moving without the ball, making back cuts, and setting picks.",
          "The best players are masters at utilizing picks to create space for open shots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take some things and leave others:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s been picked for the Olympic team.",
          "We finally picked February 14 as the date for our wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or move something with your fingers or hands:",
        "examples": [
          "I picked a piece of lint off my suit.",
          "We picked apples yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of plastic or metal used to pull at the strings of a guitar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pickax, or a sharp, pointed tool:",
        "examples": [
          "They worked with a pick and shovel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a choice, or something that is chosen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Mick gets first pick of where to sit.",
          "[ C ] Here are my picks for the ten best restaurants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose items that have been ordered by a customer:",
        "examples": [
          "He picked goods into pallets for the delivery.",
          "Your groceries will be carefully picked, packed, and delivered to your door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose particular shares in which to invest:",
        "examples": [
          "If you pick stocks thoughtfully and hold them patiently, your gains should be considerable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove fruit, cotton, etc. from a tree or plant when it is ready:",
        "examples": [
          "Immigrants do much of the menial labor in town, picking fruit, cleaning hotel rooms, and sweeping the sidewalk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "particular shares that you choose to invest in:",
        "examples": [
          "His stock picks rose 112% last year. What's his secret?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pickup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of picking someone or something up, or the place where it happens:",
        "examples": [
          "pickup point The pickup point for the long-distance coaches is now in the new bus station.",
          "Your purchase will be available for pick-up in an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is picked up:",
        "examples": [
          "The taxi driver said I was the first pickup that he'd had all evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device on an electrical musical instrument or a record player that causes sounds to be produced or made louder:",
        "examples": [
          "Entry level electric guitars often have cheap, toneless pickups.",
          "The effect is used in the crystal pick-up of a record player."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase or improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "pickup in There's been a pickup in the value of the stock.",
          "In the last two months, we've noticed a definite pick-up in the number of calls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in speed for a short period of time during a run:",
        "examples": [
          "Should you add pickups to your long run?",
          "If you can't maintain the pace during the pick-ups, you are running too fast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a car) to be able/unable to increase speed quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "This car has a very strong road grip and good pickup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small vehicle with an open part at the back in which goods can be carried:",
        "examples": [
          "He drives a black pickup.",
          "They loaded all my stuff onto their pick-up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not officially organized, or involving games like this:",
        "examples": [
          "pickup game The basketball courts bustled with pickup games.",
          "pickup basketball He still plays some pickup basketball with friends.",
          "Six kids were playing pick-up football on the High School field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of getting something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Trash pickups are on Tuesdays and Fridays.",
          "We arranged the pickup for ten o’clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in something that has different levels at different times:",
        "examples": [
          "Next year is expected to show some pickup in inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Pickup in a vehicle is its power to increase its rate of speed:",
        "examples": [
          "The car is easy to turn but it lacks pickup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of games) not officially organized:",
        "examples": [
          "The basketball courts bustled with pickup games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase or improvement in profits, sales, spending, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a pickup in sth Analysts said the pickup in sales was the result of heavy discounting by retailers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small truck with an open part at the back in which goods can be carried:",
        "examples": [
          "He pulled up to the site in a pickup full of bricks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of collecting goods or people from a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Recyclable materials can be left on the sidewalk for pickup.",
          "Your purchases can be delivered or collected from the pickup point."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pickups": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of picking someone or something up, or the place where it happens:",
        "examples": [
          "pickup point The pickup point for the long-distance coaches is now in the new bus station.",
          "Your purchase will be available for pick-up in an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is picked up:",
        "examples": [
          "The taxi driver said I was the first pickup that he'd had all evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device on an electrical musical instrument or a record player that causes sounds to be produced or made louder:",
        "examples": [
          "Entry level electric guitars often have cheap, toneless pickups.",
          "The effect is used in the crystal pick-up of a record player."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase or improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "pickup in There's been a pickup in the value of the stock.",
          "In the last two months, we've noticed a definite pick-up in the number of calls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in speed for a short period of time during a run:",
        "examples": [
          "Should you add pickups to your long run?",
          "If you can't maintain the pace during the pick-ups, you are running too fast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a car) to be able/unable to increase speed quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "This car has a very strong road grip and good pickup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small vehicle with an open part at the back in which goods can be carried:",
        "examples": [
          "He drives a black pickup.",
          "They loaded all my stuff onto their pick-up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not officially organized, or involving games like this:",
        "examples": [
          "pickup game The basketball courts bustled with pickup games.",
          "pickup basketball He still plays some pickup basketball with friends.",
          "Six kids were playing pick-up football on the High School field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of getting something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Trash pickups are on Tuesdays and Fridays.",
          "We arranged the pickup for ten o’clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in something that has different levels at different times:",
        "examples": [
          "Next year is expected to show some pickup in inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Pickup in a vehicle is its power to increase its rate of speed:",
        "examples": [
          "The car is easy to turn but it lacks pickup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of games) not officially organized:",
        "examples": [
          "The basketball courts bustled with pickup games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase or improvement in profits, sales, spending, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a pickup in sth Analysts said the pickup in sales was the result of heavy discounting by retailers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small truck with an open part at the back in which goods can be carried:",
        "examples": [
          "He pulled up to the site in a pickup full of bricks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of collecting goods or people from a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Recyclable materials can be left on the sidewalk for pickup.",
          "Your purchases can be delivered or collected from the pickup point."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "picky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is picky is very careful about choosing only what they like:",
        "examples": [
          "The children are such picky eaters.",
          "Big companies can afford to be picky about who they hire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "See at pick",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "liking only a few things and therefore difficult to please:",
        "examples": [
          "a picky eater"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "picnic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you have an informal meal of sandwiches, etc. outside, or the food itself:",
        "examples": [
          "If the weather's nice we could have a picnic in the park.",
          "Why don't you take a picnic with you?",
          "a picnic area/lunch/table",
          "a picnic basket/hamper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a picnic somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "There were several families picnicking on the river bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal you take to a place outside to be eaten there in an informal way, or an occasion on which such a meal is eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "a church picnic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A picnic is also any pleasant activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you think law school would be a picnic?",
          "Filing tax returns is no picnic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "picnics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you have an informal meal of sandwiches, etc. outside, or the food itself:",
        "examples": [
          "If the weather's nice we could have a picnic in the park.",
          "Why don't you take a picnic with you?",
          "a picnic area/lunch/table",
          "a picnic basket/hamper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a picnic somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "There were several families picnicking on the river bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal you take to a place outside to be eaten there in an informal way, or an occasion on which such a meal is eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "a church picnic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A picnic is also any pleasant activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you think law school would be a picnic?",
          "Filing tax returns is no picnic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a photograph:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like to see my holiday pics?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "picture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drawing, painting, photograph, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Freddy drew/painted a picture of my dog.",
          "We took a picture of (= photographed) the children on their new bicycles.",
          "I hate having my picture taken (= being photographed)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an image seen on a television or cinema screen:",
        "examples": [
          "We can't get a clear picture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a film:",
        "examples": [
          "Could this be the first animated movie to win a best picture award?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cinema:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's go to the pictures tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you produce in your mind, by using your imagination or memory:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a very vivid picture of the first time I met Erik."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(an idea of) a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "After watching the news, I had a clearer picture of what was happening.",
          "The picture emerging in reports from the battlefield is one of complete confusion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation described in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "figurative The experts are painting a gloomy/brighter/rosy picture of the state of the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine something:",
        "examples": [
          "Picture the scene - the crowds of people and animals, the noise, the dirt.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Try to picture yourself lying on a beach in the hot sun.",
          "[ + question word ] Picture to yourself how terrible that day must have been.",
          "formal He was pictured (= an artist had painted him) as a soldier in full uniform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a representation of someone or something produced by drawing, painting, or photographing:",
        "examples": [
          "He drew/painted a picture of my dog.",
          "Brian takes lots of pictures (= photographs)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A picture is also an image seen on a television or movie screen:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s an old set, and the picture is a little fuzzy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A picture is also a movie:",
        "examples": [
          "It won an Academy Award for best picture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a description of a situation, or the situation itself:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Do news reports give an accurate picture of events?",
          "[ U ] They’re looking at individuals and not at the overall picture.",
          "[ U ] Don’t say any more – I get the picture (= understand the situation).",
          "[ U ] Marilyn’s mother more or less stayed out of the picture (= was not involved)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To paint a picture is to describe a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The statistics do not paint an optimistic picture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine how something looks:",
        "examples": [
          "Try to picture yourself lying on a beach in the hot sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea about what is happening in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a picture of sth They conducted a survey to get a better picture of their customers' needs.",
          "a clear/complete/accurate picture It is difficult to get an accurate picture of value.",
          "a gloomy/grim/rosy picture The economic picture that the prime minister painted was fairly gloomy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the whole situation, as opposed to particular parts of it:",
        "examples": [
          "see/look at the big picture The board needs to look at the bigger picture when taking investment decisions.",
          "It's important not to lose sight of the big picture.",
          "The bigger picture shows a growing divide in the market between the wealthy and the poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make sure someone knows all the facts about a situation that is changing:",
        "examples": [
          "We keep shareholders in the picture with our annual reports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not part of or involved in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "With overtime out of the picture, many of the workers will struggle to survive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pictured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine something:",
        "examples": [
          "Picture the scene - the crowds of people and animals, the noise, the dirt.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Try to picture yourself lying on a beach in the hot sun.",
          "[ + question word ] Picture to yourself how terrible that day must have been.",
          "formal He was pictured (= an artist had painted him) as a soldier in full uniform."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pictures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the cinema:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's go to the pictures tonight.",
          "We saw the film at the pictures years ago.",
          "It's one of those films that's much better if you watch it at the pictures.",
          "We used to go to the pictures on Saturday mornings.",
          "My parents always took us to the pictures on our birthdays."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "picturing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine something:",
        "examples": [
          "Picture the scene - the crowds of people and animals, the noise, the dirt.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Try to picture yourself lying on a beach in the hot sun.",
          "[ + question word ] Picture to yourself how terrible that day must have been.",
          "formal He was pictured (= an artist had painted him) as a soldier in full uniform."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of food made with meat, vegetables, or fruit covered in pastry and baked:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like some more steak pie?",
          "a pecan pie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a whole pizza, especially in the northeastern US:",
        "examples": [
          "Their large pepperoni pie jumped 50 cents to $13.99.",
          "There is also take-and-bake pizza: the pie is assembled in a store or restaurant and sold uncooked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round pastry with a filling such as fruit, meat, or vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a blueberry pie",
          "[ U ] We’re having sweet potato pie for dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a share of a market or the profits available from a business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The US advertising firm is investing heavily to get a bigger piece of the pie in Eastern Europe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "piece": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a piece of cloth torn from her coat",
          "He cut the cake into six pieces.",
          "This jigsaw puzzle has two pieces missing.",
          "The vase lay on the floor in pieces (= broken into small parts).",
          "She tried to break/tear a small piece off the edge.",
          "The building was taken apart and reassembled piece by piece (= one part after another)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single object of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "a piece of furniture/clothing/equipment",
          "a piece of paper (= a whole sheet)",
          "a piece of china (= an object made of china)",
          "a piece of information/advice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an item of clothing, especially one that is expensive, fashionable, or individually made :",
        "examples": [
          "Each piece is quite unique, owing to the fact that all her creations are hand-knitted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has been created by an artist, musician, or writer:",
        "examples": [
          "an orchestral/piano/instrumental piece",
          "a skilful piece of work/research",
          "Did you read that piece (= article) in the newspaper?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single thing that forms part of a set:",
        "examples": [
          "a chess piece"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a coin with a stated value:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you swap me two quarters for a 50 cent piece?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "an artillery piece",
          "US slang He was carrying a piece when he was arrested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sandwich:",
        "examples": [
          "a ham piece"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with the number of pieces mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "a five-piece band (= with five players)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a piece of cake/chicken/pizza",
          "The vase lay on the floor in pieces (= broken into small parts).",
          "She was so mad that she ripped the letter to pieces (= into small parts)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single item that is one of other similar items:",
        "examples": [
          "a piece of furniture/equipment/luggage/paper",
          "I have an important piece of information for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A piece can be something created by an artist, writer, or musician:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s written a new piece of music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single thing of a particular type, especially one of many:",
        "examples": [
          "a piece of sth A faulty piece of software caused the bank's online facility to shut down for three hours.",
          "He produced an excellent piece of work.",
          "a piece of data/evidence/information"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a coin that has a value below 100 pence, cents, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a fifty-pence/fifty-cent piece"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay for, buy, or sell something in single units rather than in groups:",
        "examples": [
          "The stitchers are paid a salary rather than by the piece.",
          "In those days stores sold candy by the piece for a penny."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pieced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to create something by joining the separate parts of it together or by joining different things together:",
        "examples": [
          "The ancient skull has been pieced together from fragments.",
          "Kevin has done a great job of piecing together a tremendous team.",
          "The police are collecting clues in order to piece together the details of the day she died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put the parts of something into place:",
        "examples": [
          "Archeologists have pieced together fragments of the pottery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you piece together facts or information, you collect them in order to understand a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Investigators are trying to piece together what happened just before the accident."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pieces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a piece of cloth torn from her coat",
          "He cut the cake into six pieces.",
          "This jigsaw puzzle has two pieces missing.",
          "The vase lay on the floor in pieces (= broken into small parts).",
          "She tried to break/tear a small piece off the edge.",
          "The building was taken apart and reassembled piece by piece (= one part after another)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single object of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "a piece of furniture/clothing/equipment",
          "a piece of paper (= a whole sheet)",
          "a piece of china (= an object made of china)",
          "a piece of information/advice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an item of clothing, especially one that is expensive, fashionable, or individually made :",
        "examples": [
          "Each piece is quite unique, owing to the fact that all her creations are hand-knitted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has been created by an artist, musician, or writer:",
        "examples": [
          "an orchestral/piano/instrumental piece",
          "a skilful piece of work/research",
          "Did you read that piece (= article) in the newspaper?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single thing that forms part of a set:",
        "examples": [
          "a chess piece"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a coin with a stated value:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you swap me two quarters for a 50 cent piece?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "an artillery piece",
          "US slang He was carrying a piece when he was arrested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sandwich:",
        "examples": [
          "a ham piece"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with the number of pieces mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "a five-piece band (= with five players)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a piece of cake/chicken/pizza",
          "The vase lay on the floor in pieces (= broken into small parts).",
          "She was so mad that she ripped the letter to pieces (= into small parts)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single item that is one of other similar items:",
        "examples": [
          "a piece of furniture/equipment/luggage/paper",
          "I have an important piece of information for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A piece can be something created by an artist, writer, or musician:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s written a new piece of music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single thing of a particular type, especially one of many:",
        "examples": [
          "a piece of sth A faulty piece of software caused the bank's online facility to shut down for three hours.",
          "He produced an excellent piece of work.",
          "a piece of data/evidence/information"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a coin that has a value below 100 pence, cents, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a fifty-pence/fifty-cent piece"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay for, buy, or sell something in single units rather than in groups:",
        "examples": [
          "The stitchers are paid a salary rather than by the piece.",
          "In those days stores sold candy by the piece for a penny."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "piecing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to create something by joining the separate parts of it together or by joining different things together:",
        "examples": [
          "The ancient skull has been pieced together from fragments.",
          "Kevin has done a great job of piecing together a tremendous team.",
          "The police are collecting clues in order to piece together the details of the day she died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put the parts of something into place:",
        "examples": [
          "Archeologists have pieced together fragments of the pottery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you piece together facts or information, you collect them in order to understand a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Investigators are trying to piece together what happened just before the accident."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(used especially in the names of birds) having fur or feathers of two or more colours, usually black and white:",
        "examples": [
          "pied kingfishers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long structure sticking out from the land over the sea, where people can walk or large boats can be tied, sometimes with restaurants and places of entertainment on it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a low structure built at the edge of water, used especially for getting into and out of boats",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong thick column used to support a wall, roof, or other structure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure built out over the water on posts, along which boats can land:",
        "examples": [
          "a fishing pier"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, strong column used to support a structure such as a bridge",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pierce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go into or through something, making a hole in it using a sharp point:",
        "examples": [
          "The needle pierces the fabric four times a second.",
          "I couldn't wear these earrings because my ears aren't pierced.",
          "The gun fires a shell capable of piercing the armour of an enemy tank.",
          "The hole they drilled pierces six kilometres into the earth's crust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a light, sound, etc.) to suddenly be seen or heard, despite darkness, noise, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A few rays of sunlight pierced the smoke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go in or through something, esp. with a pointed object, making a hole:",
        "examples": [
          "Pierce the potatoes with a fork to see if they’re done.",
          "She got her ears pierced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pierced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go into or through something, making a hole in it using a sharp point:",
        "examples": [
          "The needle pierces the fabric four times a second.",
          "I couldn't wear these earrings because my ears aren't pierced.",
          "The gun fires a shell capable of piercing the armour of an enemy tank.",
          "The hole they drilled pierces six kilometres into the earth's crust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a light, sound, etc.) to suddenly be seen or heard, despite darkness, noise, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A few rays of sunlight pierced the smoke."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pierces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go into or through something, making a hole in it using a sharp point:",
        "examples": [
          "The needle pierces the fabric four times a second.",
          "I couldn't wear these earrings because my ears aren't pierced.",
          "The gun fires a shell capable of piercing the armour of an enemy tank.",
          "The hole they drilled pierces six kilometres into the earth's crust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a light, sound, etc.) to suddenly be seen or heard, despite darkness, noise, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A few rays of sunlight pierced the smoke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go in or through something, esp. with a pointed object, making a hole:",
        "examples": [
          "Pierce the potatoes with a fork to see if they’re done.",
          "She got her ears pierced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "piercing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "going through or into something:",
        "examples": [
          "Troops have been issued with new armour-piercing anti-tank grenades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very cold, or making you feel very cold:",
        "examples": [
          "We shivered in the piercing wind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a sound) high, loud, and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "piercing screams"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a criticism, question, remark, etc. that is unpleasant or uncomfortable because it is expressed strongly, or it makes you think about or discuss something that you would prefer not to:",
        "examples": [
          "She hadn't really meant to lie, but their piercing questions had forced her to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the fact of a person looking very carefully at someone or something, especially when they are trying to discover something, often making people feel uncomfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "Sherlock Holmes gave him a piercing glance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole made in the body for wearing jewellery:",
        "examples": [
          "He has several tattoos and multiple piercings.",
          "a belly button/nose piercing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of making a hole in the body for wearing jewellery:",
        "examples": [
          "They offer ear piercing, facials, massage, and manicures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling or seeming very sharp or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "He had piercing blue eyes.",
          "She let out a piercing (= loud) shriek."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "piers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long structure sticking out from the land over the sea, where people can walk or large boats can be tied, sometimes with restaurants and places of entertainment on it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a low structure built at the edge of water, used especially for getting into and out of boats",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong thick column used to support a wall, roof, or other structure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure built out over the water on posts, along which boats can land:",
        "examples": [
          "a fishing pier"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, strong column used to support a structure such as a bridge",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of food made with meat, vegetables, or fruit covered in pastry and baked:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like some more steak pie?",
          "a pecan pie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a whole pizza, especially in the northeastern US:",
        "examples": [
          "Their large pepperoni pie jumped 50 cents to $13.99.",
          "There is also take-and-bake pizza: the pie is assembled in a store or restaurant and sold uncooked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round pastry with a filling such as fruit, meat, or vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a blueberry pie",
          "[ U ] We’re having sweet potato pie for dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a share of a market or the profits available from a business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The US advertising firm is investing heavily to get a bigger piece of the pie in Eastern Europe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "piety": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong belief in a religion that is shown in the way someone lives",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong belief in God or a religion, shown by your worship and behavior",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pig": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large pink, brown, or black farm animal with short legs and a curved tail, kept for its meat:",
        "examples": [
          "The meat produced from a pig is called pork, bacon, or ham.",
          "a pig farm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is unpleasant and difficult to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "He was an absolute pig to her.",
          "He's a real pig of a man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very difficult or unpleasant to do, play, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a beautiful piece of music but it's a pig to play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who eats too much:",
        "examples": [
          "You greedy pig! You're not having another biscuit!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a police officer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a farm or wild animal with pink, brown, or black skin, short legs, and a snout (= flat nose)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is messy, selfish, or rude, or someone who eats too much",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pigeon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, usually grey bird that is often seen in towns sitting on buildings in large groups, and is sometimes eaten as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pigeon kept as a pet in order to take part in flying competitions:",
        "examples": [
          "racing/homing pigeons"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, usually gray-and-white bird that lives esp. in cities:",
        "examples": [
          "We fed the pigeons in the park."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pigeons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, usually grey bird that is often seen in towns sitting on buildings in large groups, and is sometimes eaten as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pigeon kept as a pet in order to take part in flying competitions:",
        "examples": [
          "racing/homing pigeons"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, usually gray-and-white bird that lives esp. in cities:",
        "examples": [
          "We fed the pigeons in the park."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "piggies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pig:",
        "examples": [
          "Look at those cute little piggies, James!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "like a pig:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got little piggy eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pig",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "piggy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pig:",
        "examples": [
          "Look at those cute little piggies, James!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "like a pig:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got little piggy eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pig",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "piggyback": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a ride on someone's back with your arms round the person's neck and your legs round their waist:",
        "examples": [
          "I gave her a piggyback ride."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on someone's back, or on the back of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Martha rode piggyback on her dad.",
          "Dom carried his daughter piggyback when she got too tired to walk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something that someone else has made or done in order to get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone wants to piggyback on the phenomenal success of the TV series."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on someone’s back:",
        "examples": [
          "Uncle Sean loves to give Tyler piggyback rides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something that already exists or has already been done successfully to do something else quickly or effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "piggyback on/off/onto sth The mobile phone company managed to break into European markets by piggybacking off existing networks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that piggybacks off another successful or effective thing:",
        "examples": [
          "piggyback arrangements/advertising/loans Mortgage customers were attracted by offers such as piggyback loans to pay for deposits."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pigheaded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing unreasonable support for an opinion or plan of action and refusing to change or listen to different opinions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unwilling to change very strong opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "Not even somebody as pigheaded as Ira could argue about it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "piglet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a baby pig:",
        "examples": [
          "The sow had eight piglets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young pig",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "piglets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a baby pig:",
        "examples": [
          "The sow had eight piglets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young pig",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pigment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that gives something a particular colour when it is present in it or is added to it:",
        "examples": [
          "Melanin is the dark brown pigment of the hair, skin, and eyes that is present in varying amounts in every human being.",
          "Pigment is mixed into oil, glue, egg, etc. to make different types of paint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural substance that produces color in animals and plants, such as of skin, hair, and leaves",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Pigment is also the substance in a paint or dye that gives it its color.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pigmentation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the natural colour of something, usually a living thing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pigs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large pink, brown, or black farm animal with short legs and a curved tail, kept for its meat:",
        "examples": [
          "The meat produced from a pig is called pork, bacon, or ham.",
          "a pig farm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is unpleasant and difficult to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "He was an absolute pig to her.",
          "He's a real pig of a man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very difficult or unpleasant to do, play, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a beautiful piece of music but it's a pig to play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who eats too much:",
        "examples": [
          "You greedy pig! You're not having another biscuit!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a police officer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a farm or wild animal with pink, brown, or black skin, short legs, and a snout (= flat nose)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is messy, selfish, or rude, or someone who eats too much",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pigsty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an enclosed area where pigs are kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dirty or messy place:",
        "examples": [
          "Your bedroom's a pigsty!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pigtails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a length of hair that is tied at the back of the head or at each side of the head, sometimes in a plait (= twist):",
        "examples": [
          "A little girl in pigtails presented the bouquet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of usually two lengths of hair gathered at each side of the head, either hanging loose or in a braid:",
        "examples": [
          "a little girl in pigtails"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pike": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large fish that lives in lakes and rivers and eats other fish",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "the Leesburg Pike"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long sharp stick used in the past as a weapon by soldiers on foot:",
        "examples": [
          "A soldier with a pike could bring down a charging horse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position in the sports of diving, trampolining, or gymnastics in which the body is bent at the waist and the legs are straight:",
        "examples": [
          "Her coach asked her to do a triple pike - a difficult dive to pull off from 10 metres.",
          "Their best dive came in the fifth round – a forward 2 and a half somersaults and 3 twists in pike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word used in northern England for a hill with a pointed top",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large fish with sharp teeth that lives in lakes and rivers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofturnpike:",
        "examples": [
          "Traffic is slow along Rockville Pike."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pikes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large fish that lives in lakes and rivers and eats other fish",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "the Leesburg Pike"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long sharp stick used in the past as a weapon by soldiers on foot:",
        "examples": [
          "A soldier with a pike could bring down a charging horse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position in the sports of diving, trampolining, or gymnastics in which the body is bent at the waist and the legs are straight:",
        "examples": [
          "Her coach asked her to do a triple pike - a difficult dive to pull off from 10 metres.",
          "Their best dive came in the fifth round – a forward 2 and a half somersaults and 3 twists in pike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word used in northern England for a hill with a pointed top",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large fish with sharp teeth that lives in lakes and rivers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofturnpike:",
        "examples": [
          "Traffic is slow along Rockville Pike."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pilates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a system of physical exercise involving controlled movements, stretching, and breathing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "objects positioned one on top of another:",
        "examples": [
          "a pile of books",
          "a pile of dirty clothes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of something that has been placed somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "a large pile of sand"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got piles/a pile of things to do today.",
          "Obviously, nobody intends to make a pile of terrible movies.",
          "They hope that these new drugs will make them a pile of cash.",
          "There are piles of people looking for jobs in this area.",
          "We had to pay piles of money to get the work done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong column or post of wood, metal, or concrete that is pushed into the ground to help support a building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the soft surface made by the ends of many short threads on a carpet or on cloth such as velvet:",
        "examples": [
          "a luxurious deep-pile carpet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building:",
        "examples": [
          "They've got a great big Victorian pile somewhere out in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Ask your pharmacist about the best treatment for piles.",
          "They told us we'd get piles if we sat on the cold wall.",
          "What's the best way to stop piles from itching?",
          "The doctor told her she had piles.",
          "Sometimes people need surgery to remove painful or very itchy piles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange objects into a pile:",
        "examples": [
          "We piled plenty of logs up next to the fire.",
          "Please pile your homework books neatly on the table as you leave.",
          "Her plate was piled (high) with salad.",
          "Snow had piled up against the walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a group of people) to move together, especially in an uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "As soon as the train stopped, they all piled in/out.",
          "A group of them had piled onto a truck, crowding on in such numbers that some were forced to sit on the roof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of things lying on top of each other:",
        "examples": [
          "a pile of newspapers",
          "After dinner there is always a pile of dishes to be washed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A pile or piles can also be a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve got piles of homework."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the soft surface of short threads on a carpet (= material for covering a floor) or on some types of cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "carpets with a deep pile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a group of people) to move together, esp. in a way that is not organized:",
        "examples": [
          "About ten kids piled into the room, all talking at once.",
          "Someone yelled \"Fire!\" and we all piled out into the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put (things) near or on top of each other, or to collect in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Magazines just pile up on my desk at work.",
          "[ M ] I asked her to pile on extra potatoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a pile of cash/money",
          "consumers with piles of credit card debt",
          "I have piles of paperwork to finish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the bottom or top of a group of competing things:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite a shaky first quarter, the athletic shoe producer has once again emerged at the top of the pile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when a store sells large amounts of a product at cheap prices, without spending effort or money on displays, advertising, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The discount grocer is once again thriving at the pile-it-high, sell-it-cheap end of the market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "piled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange objects into a pile:",
        "examples": [
          "We piled plenty of logs up next to the fire.",
          "Please pile your homework books neatly on the table as you leave.",
          "Her plate was piled (high) with salad.",
          "Snow had piled up against the walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a group of people) to move together, especially in an uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "As soon as the train stopped, they all piled in/out.",
          "A group of them had piled onto a truck, crowding on in such numbers that some were forced to sit on the roof."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "piles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "objects positioned one on top of another:",
        "examples": [
          "a pile of books",
          "a pile of dirty clothes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of something that has been placed somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "a large pile of sand"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got piles/a pile of things to do today.",
          "Obviously, nobody intends to make a pile of terrible movies.",
          "They hope that these new drugs will make them a pile of cash.",
          "There are piles of people looking for jobs in this area.",
          "We had to pay piles of money to get the work done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong column or post of wood, metal, or concrete that is pushed into the ground to help support a building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the soft surface made by the ends of many short threads on a carpet or on cloth such as velvet:",
        "examples": [
          "a luxurious deep-pile carpet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building:",
        "examples": [
          "They've got a great big Victorian pile somewhere out in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Ask your pharmacist about the best treatment for piles.",
          "They told us we'd get piles if we sat on the cold wall.",
          "What's the best way to stop piles from itching?",
          "The doctor told her she had piles.",
          "Sometimes people need surgery to remove painful or very itchy piles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange objects into a pile:",
        "examples": [
          "We piled plenty of logs up next to the fire.",
          "Please pile your homework books neatly on the table as you leave.",
          "Her plate was piled (high) with salad.",
          "Snow had piled up against the walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a group of people) to move together, especially in an uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "As soon as the train stopped, they all piled in/out.",
          "A group of them had piled onto a truck, crowding on in such numbers that some were forced to sit on the roof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of things lying on top of each other:",
        "examples": [
          "a pile of newspapers",
          "After dinner there is always a pile of dishes to be washed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A pile or piles can also be a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve got piles of homework."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the soft surface of short threads on a carpet (= material for covering a floor) or on some types of cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "carpets with a deep pile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a group of people) to move together, esp. in a way that is not organized:",
        "examples": [
          "About ten kids piled into the room, all talking at once.",
          "Someone yelled \"Fire!\" and we all piled out into the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put (things) near or on top of each other, or to collect in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Magazines just pile up on my desk at work.",
          "[ M ] I asked her to pile on extra potatoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a pile of cash/money",
          "consumers with piles of credit card debt",
          "I have piles of paperwork to finish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the bottom or top of a group of competing things:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite a shaky first quarter, the athletic shoe producer has once again emerged at the top of the pile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when a store sells large amounts of a product at cheap prices, without spending effort or money on displays, advertising, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The discount grocer is once again thriving at the pile-it-high, sell-it-cheap end of the market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pileup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a traffic accident involving several vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "Police reported a ten-car pileup on an icy road."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pilfering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal things of small value:",
        "examples": [
          "He was caught pilfering (sweets) from the shop."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pilgrim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes a journey, often a long and difficult one, to a special place for religious reasons",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who travels to a holy place as a religious act",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the group of English people who sailed to America and began living in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pilgrimage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special journey made by a pilgrim:",
        "examples": [
          "Muslims try to make a pilgrimage/go on a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a visit to a place that is considered special, where you go to show your respect:",
        "examples": [
          "For many fans, the national stadium is a place of pilgrimage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trip, often a long one, made to a holy place for religious reasons",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pilgrims": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the group of English people who sailed to North America on the ship the Mayflower, where they formed Plymouth Colony in 1620",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "piling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange objects into a pile:",
        "examples": [
          "We piled plenty of logs up next to the fire.",
          "Please pile your homework books neatly on the table as you leave.",
          "Her plate was piled (high) with salad.",
          "Snow had piled up against the walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a group of people) to move together, especially in an uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "As soon as the train stopped, they all piled in/out.",
          "A group of them had piled onto a truck, crowding on in such numbers that some were forced to sit on the roof."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small solid piece of medicine that a person swallows without chewing (= crushing with the teeth):",
        "examples": [
          "a sleeping pill",
          "a vitamin pill",
          "My mother takes three or four pills a day.",
          "Jamie's always had trouble swallowing pills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of pill for women that is taken every day in order to prevent them from becoming pregnant:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you on the pill?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an annoying person:",
        "examples": [
          "Jennifer was being such a pill today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small ball of threads that develops on the surface of clothes or material:",
        "examples": [
          "She sat there sulking and picking the pills off her sweater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a piece of clothing or material pills, it develops small balls of threads on its surface.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, solid substance that a person swallows whole, esp. as medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "a sleeping pill"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pillage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to steal something from a place or a person by using violence, especially during war:",
        "examples": [
          "Works of art were pillaged from many countries in the dark days of the Empire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of stealing something from a place or a person by using violence, especially during war:",
        "examples": [
          "They have survived a thousand years of floods, droughts, wars, pillage, and destruction.",
          "Several acts of intentional pillage, destruction, and burning were attributed to the parties in conflict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal something from a place or a person by using violence, esp. during war:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Rioters pillaged and set fire to downtown buildings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pillaging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal something from a place or a person by using violence, especially during war:",
        "examples": [
          "Works of art were pillaged from many countries in the dark days of the Empire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pillar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong column made of stone, metal, or wood that supports part of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "A row of reinforced concrete pillars supports the bridge.",
          "figurative a pillar of smoke/flame"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very important member or part of a group, organization, system, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Mrs Maple is a pillar of the local church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong vertical column made of stone, metal, or wood that supports part of a building or stands alone for decoration",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pillar is also someone or something that is an important part of a group, place, or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a pillar of the Dallas business community."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pillars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong column made of stone, metal, or wood that supports part of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "A row of reinforced concrete pillars supports the bridge.",
          "figurative a pillar of smoke/flame"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very important member or part of a group, organization, system, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Mrs Maple is a pillar of the local church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong vertical column made of stone, metal, or wood that supports part of a building or stands alone for decoration",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pillar is also someone or something that is an important part of a group, place, or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a pillar of the Dallas business community."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pillock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid or silly person:",
        "examples": [
          "You pillock, look what you've done!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pillow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rectangular cloth bag filled with soft material, such as feathers or artificial materials, used for resting your head on in bed:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you prefer a feather pillow or a foam pillow?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cloth bag filled with feathers or soft artificial fibers, esp. one that supports a person’s head while resting or sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "I was asleep the minute my head hit the pillow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pillowcases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cloth cover for a pillow that can easily be removed and washed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cloth cover for a bed pillow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pillows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rectangular cloth bag filled with soft material, such as feathers or artificial materials, used for resting your head on in bed:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you prefer a feather pillow or a foam pillow?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cloth bag filled with feathers or soft artificial fibers, esp. one that supports a person’s head while resting or sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "I was asleep the minute my head hit the pillow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pills": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small solid piece of medicine that a person swallows without chewing (= crushing with the teeth):",
        "examples": [
          "a sleeping pill",
          "a vitamin pill",
          "My mother takes three or four pills a day.",
          "Jamie's always had trouble swallowing pills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of pill for women that is taken every day in order to prevent them from becoming pregnant:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you on the pill?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an annoying person:",
        "examples": [
          "Jennifer was being such a pill today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small ball of threads that develops on the surface of clothes or material:",
        "examples": [
          "She sat there sulking and picking the pills off her sweater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a piece of clothing or material pills, it develops small balls of threads on its surface.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, solid substance that a person swallows whole, esp. as medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "a sleeping pill"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pilot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who flies an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "a fighter/helicopter/bomber/airline pilot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with detailed knowledge of an area of water, such as that around a port, who goes onto a ship to direct it safely",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a programme that is made to introduce a new radio or television series and test how popular it is:",
        "examples": [
          "If you'd seen the pilot, you'd know why they decided not to make a complete series of programmes!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small flame that burns all the time in a gas device, such as a cooker or a device for heating water, and that starts the main flame burning when the gas is turned on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pilot plan, product, or system is used to test how good something is before introducing it:",
        "examples": [
          "If the pilot scheme is successful, many more homes will be offered the new television service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fly an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "She piloted the aircraft to safety after one of the engines failed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test a new product before it is sold:",
        "examples": [
          "We shall pilot several new cosmetic products to selected potential purchasers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for introducing a new law or system and making certain it is established:",
        "examples": [
          "20 years ago he piloted a bill through Parliament on working conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct a ship into a port or through an area of water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who flies an aircraft, or someone who directs a ship safely through an area of water:",
        "examples": [
          "an airline pilot",
          "a harbor pilot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a plan, product, or system) done as a test before introducing it:",
        "examples": [
          "From the pilot episode, this looks to be one of the best new shows we’ll see this fall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who flies aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "He became a commercial airline pilot after leaving the airforce.",
          "He earned his pilot's licence in the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television or radio programme that is made to test how popular it is with an audience in order to decide whether to make a new series:",
        "examples": [
          "They commissioned a pilot to test audience reactions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test done by a business over a short period to see if a particular product, service, etc. is worth investing in:",
        "examples": [
          "Assuming the pilot is successful, there are plans to build a further two factories by the end of next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fly an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "She pilots planes for the US Postal Service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test a new idea for a product, service, etc. over a short period to see whether it is worth developing and investing in:",
        "examples": [
          "The scheme is being piloted by a few councils with a view to extending it nationwide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for making sure something develops or goes through a process without problems:",
        "examples": [
          "pilot sth through sth Two congressmen, one Democrat and one Republican, piloted the bill through the House."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pilot product, programme, project, etc. is something that is tested first over a short period to see whether it is worth developing and investing in:",
        "examples": [
          "pilot programme/scheme/study The pilot scheme proved that CCTV was a cost-effective way of reducing inner-city crime.",
          "The pilot episode of the series had the biggest viewing numbers of the year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "piloted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fly an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "She piloted the aircraft to safety after one of the engines failed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test a new product before it is sold:",
        "examples": [
          "We shall pilot several new cosmetic products to selected potential purchasers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for introducing a new law or system and making certain it is established:",
        "examples": [
          "20 years ago he piloted a bill through Parliament on working conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct a ship into a port or through an area of water",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "piloting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fly an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "She piloted the aircraft to safety after one of the engines failed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test a new product before it is sold:",
        "examples": [
          "We shall pilot several new cosmetic products to selected potential purchasers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for introducing a new law or system and making certain it is established:",
        "examples": [
          "20 years ago he piloted a bill through Parliament on working conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct a ship into a port or through an area of water",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pilots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who flies an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "a fighter/helicopter/bomber/airline pilot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with detailed knowledge of an area of water, such as that around a port, who goes onto a ship to direct it safely",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a programme that is made to introduce a new radio or television series and test how popular it is:",
        "examples": [
          "If you'd seen the pilot, you'd know why they decided not to make a complete series of programmes!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small flame that burns all the time in a gas device, such as a cooker or a device for heating water, and that starts the main flame burning when the gas is turned on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pilot plan, product, or system is used to test how good something is before introducing it:",
        "examples": [
          "If the pilot scheme is successful, many more homes will be offered the new television service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fly an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "She piloted the aircraft to safety after one of the engines failed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test a new product before it is sold:",
        "examples": [
          "We shall pilot several new cosmetic products to selected potential purchasers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for introducing a new law or system and making certain it is established:",
        "examples": [
          "20 years ago he piloted a bill through Parliament on working conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct a ship into a port or through an area of water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who flies an aircraft, or someone who directs a ship safely through an area of water:",
        "examples": [
          "an airline pilot",
          "a harbor pilot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a plan, product, or system) done as a test before introducing it:",
        "examples": [
          "From the pilot episode, this looks to be one of the best new shows we’ll see this fall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who flies aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "He became a commercial airline pilot after leaving the airforce.",
          "He earned his pilot's licence in the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television or radio programme that is made to test how popular it is with an audience in order to decide whether to make a new series:",
        "examples": [
          "They commissioned a pilot to test audience reactions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test done by a business over a short period to see if a particular product, service, etc. is worth investing in:",
        "examples": [
          "Assuming the pilot is successful, there are plans to build a further two factories by the end of next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fly an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "She pilots planes for the US Postal Service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test a new idea for a product, service, etc. over a short period to see whether it is worth developing and investing in:",
        "examples": [
          "The scheme is being piloted by a few councils with a view to extending it nationwide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for making sure something develops or goes through a process without problems:",
        "examples": [
          "pilot sth through sth Two congressmen, one Democrat and one Republican, piloted the bill through the House."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pilot product, programme, project, etc. is something that is tested first over a short period to see whether it is worth developing and investing in:",
        "examples": [
          "pilot programme/scheme/study The pilot scheme proved that CCTV was a cost-effective way of reducing inner-city crime.",
          "The pilot episode of the series had the biggest viewing numbers of the year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pimp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who controls prostitutes, especially by finding customers for them, and takes some of the money that they earn",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act as a pimp, getting customers for prostitutes; to provide someone to a customer as a prostitute :",
        "examples": [
          "He spent most of his adult life pimping.",
          "They pimped the girls to a range of clients in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something look fashionable or impressive, usually by adding things to it:",
        "examples": [
          "He had pimped his truck with new lights and chrome accessories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who controls prostitutes (= people paid for sex)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pimping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act as a pimp, getting customers for prostitutes; to provide someone to a customer as a prostitute :",
        "examples": [
          "He spent most of his adult life pimping.",
          "They pimped the girls to a range of clients in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something look fashionable or impressive, usually by adding things to it:",
        "examples": [
          "He had pimped his truck with new lights and chrome accessories."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pimple": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small raised spot on the skin that is temporary",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, raised spot on the skin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pimples": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small raised spot on the skin that is temporary",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, raised spot on the skin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pimps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who controls prostitutes, especially by finding customers for them, and takes some of the money that they earn",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act as a pimp, getting customers for prostitutes; to provide someone to a customer as a prostitute :",
        "examples": [
          "He spent most of his adult life pimping.",
          "They pimped the girls to a range of clients in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something look fashionable or impressive, usually by adding things to it:",
        "examples": [
          "He had pimped his truck with new lights and chrome accessories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who controls prostitutes (= people paid for sex)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small thin piece of metal with a point at one end, especially used for temporarily holding pieces of cloth together:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll keep the trouser patch in place with pins while I sew it on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of metal:",
        "examples": [
          "If you pull the pin out of a hand-grenade, it'll explode.",
          "a two-pin/three-pin electrical plug",
          "Doctors inserted a metal pin in his leg to hold the bones together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decorative object, used as jewellery:",
        "examples": [
          "a hat/tie pin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a group of tall, thin wooden objects that you try to knock down with a ball in the game of tenpin bowling:",
        "examples": [
          "Two pins were left standing but they were far apart.",
          "The pin wobbled but didn't fall over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, the pole with a flag on top that is used to mark the position of the hole into which players try to get their ball:",
        "examples": [
          "He was further away from the pin than his opponent so putted first.",
          "pin position The pin position on the 17th makes it extremely hard to reach in two shots.",
          "The approach shot hit the pin and rolled 20 feet away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an image that you can save and share with other people on Pinterest (= a social media website):",
        "examples": [
          "You can organize pins into different topics.",
          "Most pins link back to the original website they appeared on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a leg:",
        "examples": [
          "Grandpa's very old now and he's very shaky on his pins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the game of chess, a pin is a special move that stops the other player from moving one of their pieces, because to move it will put another more valuable piece in danger:",
        "examples": [
          "That nasty pin stopped me from moving my knight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something with a pin:",
        "examples": [
          "be pinned to A large picture of the president was pinned to the office wall.",
          "be pinned on A large badge was pinned on her jacket.",
          "pin something up on Someone had cut out the article and pinned it up on the school noticeboard.",
          "pin something up She had pinned up her beautiful long hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a young man pins a young woman, he gives her a piece of jewellery to show that they love each other.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy and save a website link, computer program, email message, etc. and add it to a social media page or a place on your computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "You can see who has pinned images from your blog.",
          "She showed me how to pin a website to the taskbar.",
          "pinned tweet The pinned tweet stays at the top of your profile page, so it’s the first thing people read when they access that page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone or something to stay in a particular place by putting weight on him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "be pinned under His leg was pinned under a fallen tree.",
          "be pinned down under She was pinned down under a pile of rubble.",
          "pin someone against something A crowd of reporters pinned him against the door of his office.",
          "pin someone up against something A guy leaped out at me and pinned me up against the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in fighting sports, to hold someone on the ground so that they cannot move :",
        "examples": [
          "He was pinned in his very first wrestling match.",
          "She pinned Nidia in just three seconds, making it the equal fastest match in wrestling history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of stiff wire with a pointed end that you can stick through two things to fasten them together:",
        "examples": [
          "Mary put a pin in her hair to hold her hat on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pin can also be decorative and used as jewelry:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a beautiful gold pin on her coat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold someone or something firmly in the same position or place:",
        "examples": [
          "After the earthquake there were several people pinned in the wreckage.",
          "fig. No one could pin the label of \"conservative\" on him (= call him that)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fastened:",
        "examples": [
          "She kept a map of Manhattan pinned on the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for personal identification number (= a secret number that can be read by a computer to prove who you are):",
        "examples": [
          "I punched my PIN into the ATM machine and took out $100."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for personal identification number: a secret number used with a bank card or credit card to get money from a cash machine or pay for goods in a store:",
        "examples": [
          "Please enter your PIN number."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pinata": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object in the shape of an animal, etc. that contains sweets . It is hung up at parties and children hit it with sticks to break it open and release the sweets.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pinball": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played on a special machine like a large box on legs in which the player keeps a small ball bouncing between devices to win points",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played on a machine in which the player tries to prevent a ball from rolling off the end of a sloping surface by causing the ball to bounce between devices that score points:",
        "examples": [
          "a pinball machine"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pinch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to press something, especially someone's skin, strongly between two hard things such as a finger and a thumb, usually causing pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Ouch! Stop pinching (me)!",
          "These shoes are too tight, they pinch (my feet)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "You say that you have to pinch yourself if you cannot really believe something that has happened because it is so good or so strange:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't believe that he's back from Canada and he's mine - I keep having to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming.",
          "The sunsets are so beautiful you have to pinch yourself to prove you're not dreaming.",
          "She was still pinching herself after having been told she'd won the award.",
          "The dancers are still pinching themselves that they are going to perform for the king.",
          "He had to pinch himself to be sure he was really sitting in the same room as his hero."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal something:",
        "examples": [
          "Right, who's pinched my chair?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of something, such as a powder, especially the amount that a person can hold between their first finger and thumb:",
        "examples": [
          "While the tomatoes are cooking add a pinch of salt/sugar/dried thyme.",
          "figurative Opinion polls on subjects like this should be taken with a pinch of scepticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of pinching something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave Emma a painful pinch on the arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tightly press something, esp. someone’s skin, between your finger and thumb or between two surfaces:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He pinched his nose together and breathed through his mouth.",
          "[ T ] I had to pinch myself so I’d know I wasn’t dreaming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of something, esp. the amount that you can hold between your finger and thumb:",
        "examples": [
          "a pinch of nutmeg/pepper"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pinched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A pinched face is thin and pale:",
        "examples": [
          "He had that pinched look that suggests poverty and lack of nourishment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of someone’s face) thin and anxious, or (of clothing) narrow:",
        "examples": [
          "Nora was short, with a pinched face, and wore thick glasses with wire rims.",
          "Her dress was pinched at the waist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person or organization that is pinched does not have enough money:",
        "examples": [
          "The space program is pinched."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pinching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press something, especially someone's skin, strongly between two hard things such as a finger and a thumb, usually causing pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Ouch! Stop pinching (me)!",
          "These shoes are too tight, they pinch (my feet)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "You say that you have to pinch yourself if you cannot really believe something that has happened because it is so good or so strange:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't believe that he's back from Canada and he's mine - I keep having to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming.",
          "The sunsets are so beautiful you have to pinch yourself to prove you're not dreaming.",
          "She was still pinching herself after having been told she'd won the award.",
          "The dancers are still pinching themselves that they are going to perform for the king.",
          "He had to pinch himself to be sure he was really sitting in the same room as his hero."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal something:",
        "examples": [
          "Right, who's pinched my chair?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) that grows in cooler areas of the world:",
        "examples": [
          "a plantation of pines",
          "a pine forest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the wood of pine trees, usually pale in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "pine furniture",
          "Pine is a softwood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports, the bench (= a long seat for two or more people) on which players sit when they are not playing in a game:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach told him he'd find himself on the pine if he didn't start hustling and playing better.",
          "After making a sloppy error, he rode the pine (= did not play) for the next two games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be sad and upset for a long time, especially after the death of a loved person:",
        "examples": [
          "His owner left, and the dog just pined.",
          "His wife was killed in an accident in 1904 and he pined away and died six months later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an evergreen tree that has thin leaves like needles and that grows in cool northern regions, or the wood of these trees",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to strongly desire esp. something that is difficult or impossible to obtain:",
        "examples": [
          "Bradley pined for his wife, who was far away."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pineapple": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the yellow flesh and juice of) a large tropical fruit with a rough orange or brown skin and pointed leaves on top:",
        "examples": [
          "tinned pineapples",
          "pineapple juice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, juicy fruit that grows in hotter regions, having a rough skin, a short stem, and pointed leaves on the top, or its sweet, yellow flesh",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pineapples": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the yellow flesh and juice of) a large tropical fruit with a rough orange or brown skin and pointed leaves on top:",
        "examples": [
          "tinned pineapples",
          "pineapple juice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, juicy fruit that grows in hotter regions, having a rough skin, a short stem, and pointed leaves on the top, or its sweet, yellow flesh",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) that grows in cooler areas of the world:",
        "examples": [
          "a plantation of pines",
          "a pine forest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the wood of pine trees, usually pale in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "pine furniture",
          "Pine is a softwood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports, the bench (= a long seat for two or more people) on which players sit when they are not playing in a game:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach told him he'd find himself on the pine if he didn't start hustling and playing better.",
          "After making a sloppy error, he rode the pine (= did not play) for the next two games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be sad and upset for a long time, especially after the death of a loved person:",
        "examples": [
          "His owner left, and the dog just pined.",
          "His wife was killed in an accident in 1904 and he pined away and died six months later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an evergreen tree that has thin leaves like needles and that grows in cool northern regions, or the wood of these trees",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to strongly desire esp. something that is difficult or impossible to obtain:",
        "examples": [
          "Bradley pined for his wife, who was far away."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, sharp sound:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard a small stone ping against our window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send an email, text, or other kind of message, especially to someone's mobile phone:",
        "examples": [
          "Ping me an email.",
          "It is a legal requirement to self-isolate after being pinged by the COVID-19 app."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a message to another computer in a network to check whether your computer is connected to it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a car engine pings, it makes a high knocking sound because the fuel is not burning correctly.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, sharp sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time taken for a computer to connect to another computer or to a server:",
        "examples": [
          "If you play games online, you may want to test your ping time to any game server or website to see how good the connection is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, often electronic, ringing sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone an electronic message which they receive on their screen or phone as soon as it is sent:",
        "examples": [
          "ping sb about sth An intern accidentally pinged a mailing list about the Senator's position on the vote.",
          "Excited messages ping from phone to phone, as employees hear the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test whether an internet connection is working by using a program to contact an address:",
        "examples": [
          "We test the performance of the wireless devices by uploading, downloading, and pinging a remote host."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test to find out whether an internet connection is working by using a program to contact an address:",
        "examples": [
          "You can configure your Firewall to block incoming pings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pinged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, sharp sound:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard a small stone ping against our window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send an email, text, or other kind of message, especially to someone's mobile phone:",
        "examples": [
          "Ping me an email.",
          "It is a legal requirement to self-isolate after being pinged by the COVID-19 app."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a message to another computer in a network to check whether your computer is connected to it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a car engine pings, it makes a high knocking sound because the fuel is not burning correctly.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pinging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, sharp sound:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard a small stone ping against our window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send an email, text, or other kind of message, especially to someone's mobile phone:",
        "examples": [
          "Ping me an email.",
          "It is a legal requirement to self-isolate after being pinged by the COVID-19 app."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a message to another computer in a network to check whether your computer is connected to it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a car engine pings, it makes a high knocking sound because the fuel is not burning correctly.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, sharp sound:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard a small stone ping against our window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send an email, text, or other kind of message, especially to someone's mobile phone:",
        "examples": [
          "Ping me an email.",
          "It is a legal requirement to self-isolate after being pinged by the COVID-19 app."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a message to another computer in a network to check whether your computer is connected to it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a car engine pings, it makes a high knocking sound because the fuel is not burning correctly.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, sharp sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time taken for a computer to connect to another computer or to a server:",
        "examples": [
          "If you play games online, you may want to test your ping time to any game server or website to see how good the connection is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, often electronic, ringing sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone an electronic message which they receive on their screen or phone as soon as it is sent:",
        "examples": [
          "ping sb about sth An intern accidentally pinged a mailing list about the Senator's position on the vote.",
          "Excited messages ping from phone to phone, as employees hear the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test whether an internet connection is working by using a program to contact an address:",
        "examples": [
          "We test the performance of the wireless devices by uploading, downloading, and pinging a remote host."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test to find out whether an internet connection is working by using a program to contact an address:",
        "examples": [
          "You can configure your Firewall to block incoming pings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pinhead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the very small round end of a pin:",
        "examples": [
          "The problem was caused by a hole no larger than a pinhead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pinheads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the very small round end of a pin:",
        "examples": [
          "The problem was caused by a hole no larger than a pinhead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be sad and upset for a long time, especially after the death of a loved person:",
        "examples": [
          "His owner left, and the dog just pined.",
          "His wife was killed in an accident in 1904 and he pined away and died six months later."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pink": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of a pale red colour:",
        "examples": [
          "pretty pink flowers",
          "Have you been in the sun? Your nose is a bit pink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(slightly) supporting socialist ideas and principles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to gay people:",
        "examples": [
          "the growth in the pink economy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale red colour:",
        "examples": [
          "She's very fond of pink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small garden plant with sweet-smelling pink, white, or red flowers and narrow, grey-green leaves, or one of its flowers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a car engine pinks, it makes a high knocking sound because the fuel is not burning correctly.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) a pale red color:",
        "examples": [
          "a pink hat",
          "[ U ] The bridesmaid wore pink."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pinkie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "a pinkie ring"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smallest finger of a person’s hand",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pinkies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "a pinkie ring"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smallest finger of a person’s hand",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pinky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "a pinkie ring"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smallest finger of a person’s hand",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pinnacle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the most successful or admired part of a system or achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "By the age of 32 she had reached the pinnacle of her career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small pointed tower on top of a building, or the top part of a mountain:",
        "examples": [
          "literary The pinnacles of the Himalayas were visible above the clouds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most successful point:",
        "examples": [
          "The Olympics represent the pinnacle of athletic achievement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small pointed structure on top of a building, or a pointed top on a mountain:",
        "examples": [
          "The volcanic range is extremely rugged, with many cliffs, gorges, canyons, and pinnacles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pinned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pinning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pinot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of red wine, or the grape (= small, round, purple fruit) from which it is made:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a very fruity red wine, almost like a pinot.",
          "I would have preferred a red that was lighter, such as Pinot or Syrah.",
          "He described the difficulties of growing pinot grapes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of various white wines, or the grape (= small, round, pale green fruit) from which it is made:",
        "examples": [
          "You need 1 cup medium-dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio.",
          "I chose a Pinot Blanc from the Alsace region of France.",
          "This wine is made exclusively with these white Pinot grapes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pinpoint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to find out or say the exact position in space or time of something:",
        "examples": [
          "It is not possible to pinpoint precisely the time of death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover or describe the exact facts about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Emergency workers at the site are still unable to pinpoint the cause of the explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small spot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a pinpoint of light"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very exact:",
        "examples": [
          "The computer will calculate your position with pinpoint accuracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover or establish something exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "They were unable to pinpoint the source of the noise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small thin piece of metal with a point at one end, especially used for temporarily holding pieces of cloth together:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll keep the trouser patch in place with pins while I sew it on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of metal:",
        "examples": [
          "If you pull the pin out of a hand-grenade, it'll explode.",
          "a two-pin/three-pin electrical plug",
          "Doctors inserted a metal pin in his leg to hold the bones together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decorative object, used as jewellery:",
        "examples": [
          "a hat/tie pin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a group of tall, thin wooden objects that you try to knock down with a ball in the game of tenpin bowling:",
        "examples": [
          "Two pins were left standing but they were far apart.",
          "The pin wobbled but didn't fall over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, the pole with a flag on top that is used to mark the position of the hole into which players try to get their ball:",
        "examples": [
          "He was further away from the pin than his opponent so putted first.",
          "pin position The pin position on the 17th makes it extremely hard to reach in two shots.",
          "The approach shot hit the pin and rolled 20 feet away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an image that you can save and share with other people on Pinterest (= a social media website):",
        "examples": [
          "You can organize pins into different topics.",
          "Most pins link back to the original website they appeared on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a leg:",
        "examples": [
          "Grandpa's very old now and he's very shaky on his pins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the game of chess, a pin is a special move that stops the other player from moving one of their pieces, because to move it will put another more valuable piece in danger:",
        "examples": [
          "That nasty pin stopped me from moving my knight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something with a pin:",
        "examples": [
          "be pinned to A large picture of the president was pinned to the office wall.",
          "be pinned on A large badge was pinned on her jacket.",
          "pin something up on Someone had cut out the article and pinned it up on the school noticeboard.",
          "pin something up She had pinned up her beautiful long hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a young man pins a young woman, he gives her a piece of jewellery to show that they love each other.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy and save a website link, computer program, email message, etc. and add it to a social media page or a place on your computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "You can see who has pinned images from your blog.",
          "She showed me how to pin a website to the taskbar.",
          "pinned tweet The pinned tweet stays at the top of your profile page, so it’s the first thing people read when they access that page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone or something to stay in a particular place by putting weight on him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "be pinned under His leg was pinned under a fallen tree.",
          "be pinned down under She was pinned down under a pile of rubble.",
          "pin someone against something A crowd of reporters pinned him against the door of his office.",
          "pin someone up against something A guy leaped out at me and pinned me up against the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in fighting sports, to hold someone on the ground so that they cannot move :",
        "examples": [
          "He was pinned in his very first wrestling match.",
          "She pinned Nidia in just three seconds, making it the equal fastest match in wrestling history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of stiff wire with a pointed end that you can stick through two things to fasten them together:",
        "examples": [
          "Mary put a pin in her hair to hold her hat on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pin can also be decorative and used as jewelry:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a beautiful gold pin on her coat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold someone or something firmly in the same position or place:",
        "examples": [
          "After the earthquake there were several people pinned in the wreckage.",
          "fig. No one could pin the label of \"conservative\" on him (= call him that)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fastened:",
        "examples": [
          "She kept a map of Manhattan pinned on the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for personal identification number (= a secret number that can be read by a computer to prove who you are):",
        "examples": [
          "I punched my PIN into the ATM machine and took out $100."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for personal identification number: a secret number used with a bank card or credit card to get money from a cash machine or pay for goods in a store:",
        "examples": [
          "Please enter your PIN number."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a measure for liquid equal to about half a litre. There are eight pints in a gallon:",
        "examples": [
          "a pint of milk",
          "a pint of beer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pint of beer:",
        "examples": [
          "He usually goes out for a pint at lunchtime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of volume equal to 1/2 quart or about 0.47 liter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pints": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a measure for liquid equal to about half a litre. There are eight pints in a gallon:",
        "examples": [
          "a pint of milk",
          "a pint of beer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pint of beer:",
        "examples": [
          "He usually goes out for a pint at lunchtime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of volume equal to 1/2 quart or about 0.47 liter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pinwheel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a child's toy that consists of a stick with brightly coloured pieces of plastic at one end that turn around when you blow them or hold the toy in the wind :",
        "examples": [
          "He gave the pinwheel a playful spin with his finger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small item to eat that is made by rolling up a flat piece of pastry, bread, or other food with some kind of other food spread on top, and slicing it into thin circles :",
        "examples": [
          "Place the pinwheels about 1-inch apart on the baking sheet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pioneer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is one of the first people to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "one of the pioneers of modern science",
          "a pioneer heart surgeon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who goes to an area and builds a house, begins a farm, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The pioneers went west across North America, cutting down forests and planting new crops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be one of the first people to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "It was universities that pioneered these new industries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is among the first to study or develop something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a pioneer in big-band jazz."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pioneer is also a person who is among the first to enter and live in an area, esp. European Americans in the western US:",
        "examples": [
          "The pioneers made their way across the desert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the first person or organization to start work in a new area, introduce a new idea, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He is chief content officer of Netflix, the company that pioneered mailed rentals of DVDs.",
          "Most major airlines have had to adopt many of the cost-saving innovations pioneered by their low-cost competitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that is the first to start work in a new area, introduce a new idea, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "pioneer in/of sth She was a pioneer in the biotech industry's patent law."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pioneered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be one of the first people to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "It was universities that pioneered these new industries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pioneering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using ideas and methods that have never been used before:",
        "examples": [
          "pioneering techniques",
          "a pioneering surgeon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the first to do or use a particular new idea:",
        "examples": [
          "pioneering research/work/study",
          "a pioneering technique/treatment/technology",
          "a pioneering company/bank/firm a pioneering BioTech company",
          "a pioneering approach/program/scheme The hospital developed a pioneering scheme to treat drug-using criminals in the community."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pioneers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is one of the first people to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "one of the pioneers of modern science",
          "a pioneer heart surgeon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who goes to an area and builds a house, begins a farm, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The pioneers went west across North America, cutting down forests and planting new crops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be one of the first people to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "It was universities that pioneered these new industries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is among the first to study or develop something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a pioneer in big-band jazz."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pioneer is also a person who is among the first to enter and live in an area, esp. European Americans in the western US:",
        "examples": [
          "The pioneers made their way across the desert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the first person or organization to start work in a new area, introduce a new idea, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He is chief content officer of Netflix, the company that pioneered mailed rentals of DVDs.",
          "Most major airlines have had to adopt many of the cost-saving innovations pioneered by their low-cost competitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that is the first to start work in a new area, introduce a new idea, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "pioneer in/of sth She was a pioneer in the biotech industry's patent law."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strongly believing in religion, and living in a way that shows this belief:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a pious follower of the faith, never missing her prayers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pretending to have sincere feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "Quit the pious apologies - I know you don't really care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is unlikely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "We related our errors in the pious hope that others might learn from them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strongly believing in God or a particular religion, and living in a way that shows this belief",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the small seeds of a fruit such as an apple or an orange",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, high sound, especially one of a series:",
        "examples": [
          "She turned on the radio and heard the five o'clock pips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to beat someone either by a very small amount or right at the end of a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "be pipped at the post I got through to the final interview, but I was pipped at the post (= in the final stage) by a candidate with better qualifications."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Personal Independence Payment: in the UK, money that the government pays to people who need extra help because they have a disability (= an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult to do some things that most other people can do) :",
        "examples": [
          "Whether people can get PIP depends on an assessment of their ability to carry out certain daily activities.",
          "Some people's PIP claims have been unsuccessful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pipe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tube inside which liquid or gas flows from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a water/gas/sewer pipe",
          "a burst/fractured/leaking pipe"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, narrow tube with a small container at one end, used for smoking tobacco:",
        "examples": [
          "I ordered some tea for myself and lit my pipe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a simple musical instrument made of a short, narrow tube that is played by blowing through it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "He played the pipes as the newlyweds left the church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the metal or wood tubes in an organ through which air is pushed to make sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the | symbol on a computer keyboard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, the posts at each side of the net that forms the goal:",
        "examples": [
          "He's one of hockey's all-time great goaltenders, with over 800 games between the pipes.",
          "The shot just missed the goal, ricocheting off the left pipe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or sing in a high voice",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport something in a pipe:",
        "examples": [
          "Hot water is piped to all apartments from the central boiler room.",
          "figurative Music is piped throughout the hotel complex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube through which liquids or gases can flow:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to remember to shut off the water in winter or the pipes will freeze and burst."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, narrow tube with a small bowl at one end, used for smoking esp. tobacco",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument consisting of a short, narrow tube that is played by blowing through it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Pipes are also the metal or wood tubes in an organ (= musical instrument played by pressing keys) that produce sound.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pipeline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very long large tube, often underground, through which liquid or gas can flow for long distances",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of connected tubes for transporting gas, oil, or water, usually over long distances",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very long large tube, usually underground, used to transport oil, gas, etc. over a long distance:",
        "examples": [
          "The Alaska pipeline crosses the wilderness in the northern Yukon.",
          "pipeline company/operator The gas pipeline operator warned of possible shortages this winter.",
          "pipeline network/system",
          "pipeline construction/maintenance/operations Recently we have made progress towards improving pipeline maintenance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan, product, etc. that is in the pipeline is being discussed or prepared and will be produced or finished in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The CEO told the media there were no further acquisitions in the pipeline."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pipelines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very long large tube, often underground, through which liquid or gas can flow for long distances",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of connected tubes for transporting gas, oil, or water, usually over long distances",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very long large tube, usually underground, used to transport oil, gas, etc. over a long distance:",
        "examples": [
          "The Alaska pipeline crosses the wilderness in the northern Yukon.",
          "pipeline company/operator The gas pipeline operator warned of possible shortages this winter.",
          "pipeline network/system",
          "pipeline construction/maintenance/operations Recently we have made progress towards improving pipeline maintenance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan, product, etc. that is in the pipeline is being discussed or prepared and will be produced or finished in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The CEO told the media there were no further acquisitions in the pipeline."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "piper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who plays a pipe (= a short narrow tube played by blowing through it) or the bagpipes:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear a lone piper playing in the distance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pipers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who plays a pipe (= a short narrow tube played by blowing through it) or the bagpipes:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear a lone piper playing in the distance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pipes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "He played the pipes as the newlyweds left the church.",
          "That's the sound of Angus practising his pipes.",
          "I love hearing the pipes and drums of the soldiers.",
          "We were used to hearing the tune played on the pipes.",
          "We arrived to hear someone playing \"Amazing Grace\" on the pipes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "piping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow strip of cloth used to decorate the edges of clothes or furniture:",
        "examples": [
          "Notice the gold piping and the gold cuff buttons on the jacket.",
          "She wore a black shirt edged with white piping.",
          "Give homemade cushions a sumptuous, expensive look with a few metres of piping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lines or patterns of icing (= a covering made with sugar), cream, or other soft food, used to decorate something such as a cake, or the activity or skill of making these:",
        "examples": [
          "Chocolate piping is a very effective decoration technique.",
          "Top the pie with mashed potato piping.",
          "piping bag Fill a paper piping bag with royal icing that has been thinned slightly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pipes in general or a particular system of pipes:",
        "examples": [
          "The house still had its original lead piping.",
          "It was suggested that all the pipes should be replaced with plastic piping.",
          "a length of piping"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skill or activity of playing the bagpipes (= a Scottish and Irish musical instrument that you play by blowing air into a bag and pressing it out through pipes):",
        "examples": [
          "There was some wonderful piping to be heard.",
          "He was a great ambassador for Scotland, with his piping and his interest in football."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a voice or sound) high:",
        "examples": [
          "The boy's piping little voice could be heard through the crowd.",
          "From outside the window came the shrill, piping sound of children playing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food or drink) very hot:",
        "examples": [
          "The bread is always served piping from the oven.",
          "Breakfast was coffee, fresh eggs, sizzling bacon, and piping toast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a folded strip of cloth, often enclosing a cord, used to decorate the edges of clothes or furniture:",
        "examples": [
          "Contrasting fabric was used for the cushion’s piping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pipes, or a system of pipes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the small seeds of a fruit such as an apple or an orange",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, high sound, especially one of a series:",
        "examples": [
          "She turned on the radio and heard the five o'clock pips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to beat someone either by a very small amount or right at the end of a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "be pipped at the post I got through to the final interview, but I was pipped at the post (= in the final stage) by a candidate with better qualifications."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Personal Independence Payment: in the UK, money that the government pays to people who need extra help because they have a disability (= an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult to do some things that most other people can do) :",
        "examples": [
          "Whether people can get PIP depends on an assessment of their ability to carry out certain daily activities.",
          "Some people's PIP claims have been unsuccessful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pique": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of anger, especially caused by someone damaging your feeling of being proud of yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "He stormed from the room in a fit of pique, shouting that he had been misunderstood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to excite or cause interest:",
        "examples": [
          "Labor law piqued his interest in law school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anger or annoyance:",
        "examples": [
          "He stormed from the room in a fit of pique."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "piqued": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slightly angry, especially because someone has damaged your feeling of being proud of yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "The scientists were piqued because science and hard work made their colleague wealthy.",
          "She felt piqued at being excluded from the meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "piracy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of attacking ships in order to steal from them:",
        "examples": [
          "Piracy is alive and flourishing on the world's commercial sea lanes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of illegally copying a computer program, music, a film, etc. and selling it:",
        "examples": [
          "software/video piracy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the practice of attacking and stealing from ships at sea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of illegally copying computer programs, recordings, films, etc. to sell them at much cheaper prices:",
        "examples": [
          "combat/crack down on/stamp out piracy Recording companies continue their efforts to combat internet piracy.",
          "Despite a recent crackdown, levels of counterfeiting and piracy in the music and video markets remain unacceptably high.",
          "copyright/software/video piracy",
          "internet/digital/online piracy",
          "music/DVD/movie piracy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of illegally attacking a ship and stealing from it:",
        "examples": [
          "There are reports of another attempt at piracy off the northwestern coast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "piranha": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dangerous fish that lives in South American rivers, has sharp teeth, and eats meat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, South American river fish with sharp teeth, that attacks and eats small animals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "piranhas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dangerous fish that lives in South American rivers, has sharp teeth, and eats meat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, South American river fish with sharp teeth, that attacks and eats small animals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pirate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who sails in a ship and attacks other ships in order to steal from them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who illegally copies music, films, computer programs, etc., and sells them:",
        "examples": [
          "software pirates"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a radio or television station that broadcasts without official permission:",
        "examples": [
          "The trailer was being used to house a pirate radio station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to illegally copy a computer program, music, a film, etc. and sell it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to illegally copy and sell something, such as recorded music, a film, etc., without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of this software is pirated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who sails on the sea and attacks and steals from other ships",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that makes illegal copies of software, films, recordings, etc., to sell them at much cheaper prices:",
        "examples": [
          "Copyright laws have introduced tough new sentences for software pirates.",
          "In order to deal with the pirate industry, technology has had to be supplemented by legislation.",
          "pirate CD/DVD/software",
          "pirate movies/music/goods",
          "pirate copy/download"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who attacks ships to steal from them:",
        "examples": [
          "The pirates attempted to board the oil tanker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a radio station that broadcasts illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "Several pirate radio stations were run by the rebel fighters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make illegal copies of software, films, recordings, etc., to sell them at much cheaper prices:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory manager claims his employees are not pirating famous brands.",
          "More than 90% of all CDs, DVDs, and computer software sold in the region have been pirated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pirates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who sails in a ship and attacks other ships in order to steal from them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who illegally copies music, films, computer programs, etc., and sells them:",
        "examples": [
          "software pirates"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a radio or television station that broadcasts without official permission:",
        "examples": [
          "The trailer was being used to house a pirate radio station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to illegally copy a computer program, music, a film, etc. and sell it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to illegally copy and sell something, such as recorded music, a film, etc., without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of this software is pirated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who sails on the sea and attacks and steals from other ships",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that makes illegal copies of software, films, recordings, etc., to sell them at much cheaper prices:",
        "examples": [
          "Copyright laws have introduced tough new sentences for software pirates.",
          "In order to deal with the pirate industry, technology has had to be supplemented by legislation.",
          "pirate CD/DVD/software",
          "pirate movies/music/goods",
          "pirate copy/download"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who attacks ships to steal from them:",
        "examples": [
          "The pirates attempted to board the oil tanker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a radio station that broadcasts illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "Several pirate radio stations were run by the rebel fighters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make illegal copies of software, films, recordings, etc., to sell them at much cheaper prices:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory manager claims his employees are not pirating famous brands.",
          "More than 90% of all CDs, DVDs, and computer software sold in the region have been pirated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pirouette": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fast turn of the body on the toes or the front part of the foot, performed especially by a ballet dancer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do a pirouette:",
        "examples": [
          "A group of eight- year-olds in leotards pirouette prettily.",
          "They pirouette so fast that their shawls flare out from the tops of their heads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast turn of the body on the toes or the front part of the foot, performed esp. by a ballet dancer",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pisces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large constellation (= a group of stars) said to look like two fish:",
        "examples": [
          "Theta and Omicron are stars in Pisces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the 12th sign of the zodiac, relating to the period 20 February to 20 March, represented by two fish, or a person born during this period:",
        "examples": [
          "She was born in March, under the sign of Pisces.",
          "My brother is a Pisces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the twelfth sign of the zodiac, covering the period February 19 to March 20 and represented by two fish, or a person born during this period",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "piss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "urine:",
        "examples": [
          "There was piss all over the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of passing urine from the body:",
        "examples": [
          "a piss I need a piss.",
          "have a piss UK He's having a piss.",
          "take a piss US I gotta take a piss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass urine:",
        "examples": [
          "piss on That dog keeps pissing on our fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to urinate over yourself and the clothes you are wearing:",
        "examples": [
          "If we don't find a toilet soon, I'm going to piss myself.",
          "He was so scared, he almost pissed himself.",
          "We found her lying on the floor having pissed herself.",
          "They threw water at the boy and told everyone he had pissed himself.",
          "They were pissing themselves in terror."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pissed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "drunk:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't remember - I was pissed at the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "He's gonna be pissed when he finds out what happened."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pisser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is of very bad quality:",
        "examples": [
          "There was some pisser of a movie about a boy and his dog on TV last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something extremely good or humorous:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a pisser of a party!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very annoying or not convenient:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I need to work late tonight.\" \"What a pisser!\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pisses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "urine:",
        "examples": [
          "There was piss all over the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of passing urine from the body:",
        "examples": [
          "a piss I need a piss.",
          "have a piss UK He's having a piss.",
          "take a piss US I gotta take a piss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass urine:",
        "examples": [
          "piss on That dog keeps pissing on our fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to urinate over yourself and the clothes you are wearing:",
        "examples": [
          "If we don't find a toilet soon, I'm going to piss myself.",
          "He was so scared, he almost pissed himself.",
          "We found her lying on the floor having pissed herself.",
          "They threw water at the boy and told everyone he had pissed himself.",
          "They were pissing themselves in terror."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pissing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass urine:",
        "examples": [
          "piss on That dog keeps pissing on our fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to urinate over yourself and the clothes you are wearing:",
        "examples": [
          "If we don't find a toilet soon, I'm going to piss myself.",
          "He was so scared, he almost pissed himself.",
          "We found her lying on the floor having pissed herself.",
          "They threw water at the boy and told everyone he had pissed himself.",
          "They were pissing themselves in terror."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pistachio": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a nut with a hard shell containing a green seed that can be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "The pastries were sprinkled with crushed pistachio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale green colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of or containing pistachio nuts:",
        "examples": [
          "We adored the pistachio ice cream and passion fruit.",
          "I finished the evening with a pistachio gelato and walked back to the hotel in the rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a pale green colour:",
        "examples": [
          "a pistachio silk shirt",
          "The models wore long, silky gowns in pistachio green."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an edible green nut with a hard shell",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Pistachio is also a pale green color.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pistachios": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a nut with a hard shell containing a green seed that can be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "The pastries were sprinkled with crushed pistachio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale green colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of or containing pistachio nuts:",
        "examples": [
          "We adored the pistachio ice cream and passion fruit.",
          "I finished the evening with a pistachio gelato and walked back to the hotel in the rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a pale green colour:",
        "examples": [
          "a pistachio silk shirt",
          "The models wore long, silky gowns in pistachio green."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an edible green nut with a hard shell",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Pistachio is also a pale green color.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pistol": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small gun that is held in and fired from one hand:",
        "examples": [
          "a loaded pistol",
          "an automatic pistol"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small gun which can be held in and fired from one hand",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pistols": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small gun that is held in and fired from one hand:",
        "examples": [
          "a loaded pistol",
          "an automatic pistol"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small gun which can be held in and fired from one hand",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "piston": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short, solid piece of metal that moves up and down inside a cylinder in an engine to press the fuel into a small space and to send the power produced by it to the wheels",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an engine part, usually a short, solid tube or round, flat object, which moves up and down or forward and backward inside a cylinder, and causes other parts of an engine or machine to move",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pistons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short, solid piece of metal that moves up and down inside a cylinder in an engine to press the fuel into a small space and to send the power produced by it to the wheels",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an engine part, usually a short, solid tube or round, flat object, which moves up and down or forward and backward inside a cylinder, and causes other parts of an engine or machine to move",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large hole in the ground, or a slightly low area in any surface:",
        "examples": [
          "They'd dug a shallow pit and left the bodies in it.",
          "These pits in my skin are from when I had chickenpox."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a coal mine or an area of land from which a natural substance is taken by digging:",
        "examples": [
          "The coal-mining industry wants new pits to be opened.",
          "a gravel/chalk pit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very untidy or dirty place:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm afraid my room is a complete pit!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a theatre, the seats at the lowest level, or the orchestra pit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is of extremely low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel we stayed in was the pits!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in motor racing) the area next to the track where the cars are given fuel or repaired during a race",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, hard seed inside some types of fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "Peaches, plums, and olives all contain pits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "US for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large hole in the ground, or a hollow in any surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The trash had been buried in a six-foot-deep pit.",
          "a fire pit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pit is also the area in the front of a theater where the musicians perform.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The pit of your stomach is the center of your body, where you feel esp. fear and anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach before the performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, hard seed that grows inside some types of fruit and vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "a peach/plum/cherry pit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area on the side of a track on which cars race, where the cars are given fuel or repaired during a race",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole from which natural substances, such as rocks and minerals, are dug; mine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of a stock exchange used for trading:",
        "examples": [
          "Many traditional pits have moved their business to electronic trading systems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep area underground from which a natural resource is taken by digging:",
        "examples": [
          "a coal/clay/gravel pit"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pita": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for pain in the arse: used, for example on social media and in text messages, to refer to someone or something that is annoying:",
        "examples": [
          "Deeply held beliefs are no excuse for being a PITA.",
          "It was a real PITA to then get the sugar into the mixing bowl."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pitch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area painted with lines for playing particular sports, especially football:",
        "examples": [
          "a football/hockey/cricket pitch",
          "invade a pitch Supporters invaded (= ran onto) the pitch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level or degree of something:",
        "examples": [
          "If you teach children and adults in the same class, it's difficult to get the pitch (= level of difficulty or interest) right.",
          "That June, the pitch of the local anti-pipeline campaign was turned up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level of a feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "such a pitch By this time their disagreement had reached such a pitch that there was no hope of an amicable conclusion.",
          "at fever pitch The children were at fever pitch (= very excited) the day before the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which a sound or a musical note is high or low:",
        "examples": [
          "The piano and organ were tuned to the same pitch.",
          "Parts of the right brain that are sensitive to pitch in music play the same role in speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a speech or act that attempts to persuade someone to buy or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "(sales) pitch The man in the shop gave me his (sales) pitch about quality and reliability.",
          "make a pitch for She made a pitch for the job but she didn't get it.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The city made a pitch to stage the Olympics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in a public area where a person regularly sells goods or performs:",
        "examples": [
          "The flower seller was at his usual pitch outside the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of slope, especially of a roof:",
        "examples": [
          "steep/high/gentle/low pitch This roof has a very steep/high/gentle/low pitch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, black substance that was used in the past to make wooden ships and buildings waterproof",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a throw in a baseball game:",
        "examples": [
          "a good/bad pitch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the piece of ground on which you can put up a tent, park a caravan, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We chose a large level grassy pitch for our caravan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or be moved suddenly, especially by throwing or being thrown:",
        "examples": [
          "pitch something into something She pitched the stone into the river.",
          "The ball pitched (= landed) short.",
          "be pitched (forward) onto The bike hit a rut and I was pitched (forward) onto the road.",
          "pitch up and down The ship pitched up and down in the rough seas.",
          "be pitched (from) side to side We were pitched from side to side on the amusement park ride."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to throw a ball towards the player with the bat in order for them to try to hit it:",
        "examples": [
          "Who will be pitching first for the White Sox this evening?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put up a tent and make it ready to use:",
        "examples": [
          "We pitched camp/our tent in the shade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express or set something at a particular level:",
        "examples": [
          "pitch something at something A teacher's got to pitch a lesson at the right level for the students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to set the degree to which a sound or musical note is high or low:",
        "examples": [
          "The tune was pitched (= the notes in it were) too high for me to reach the top notes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "pitch something to someone She pitched her idea to me over a business lunch.",
          "pitch for They are pitching for business at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to slope",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something, esp. forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "She pitched a stone into the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in baseball) to throw a baseball toward a player from the opposing team who tries to hit it with a baseball bat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The bus stopped suddenly, pitching everyone forward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to raise a tent and fix it in place:",
        "examples": [
          "We pitched our tent in a sheltered area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which a sound or a musical note has a high or low quality",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a speech that attempts to persuade someone to buy or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "a sales pitch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree of slope, esp. of a roof",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, black, sticky substance used to make ships and roofs waterproof, and to cover cracks in roads",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "field",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the words or speech someone, especially a salesperson, uses to persuade someone to buy, do, or use something:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors liked the pitch and agreed to back the start-up company.",
          "make a pitch for sth A special team was sent to make a pitch for the new car plant to be built in Germany."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to set a price at a particular level:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares were eventually pitched at 100p when they began trading at the beginning of June.",
          "The video game didn't succeed because prices were pitched too high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan or design something in a way that will attract a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "pitch sth at sb The issue was pitched at investors hoping to gain exposure to smaller companies in the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade someone to buy your products or services or choose you to do some work for them:",
        "examples": [
          "pitch for sth The agency had already pitched for the bank's $5 million advertising account on two previous occasions.",
          "She was given 15 minutes to pitch her idea for a new project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pitched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sloping and not flat:",
        "examples": [
          "The garage has a pitched roof, not a flat one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to percussion instruments that produce musical notes of one or more definite pitches",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the stated level or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "a high-pitched voice/scream"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pitcher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, round container for liquids that has a flat base, a handle, and a very narrow raised opening at the top for pouring:",
        "examples": [
          "an earthenware pitcher"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container for holding liquids that has a handle and a shaped opening at the top for pouring:",
        "examples": [
          "a glass/plastic pitcher",
          "a milk/water pitcher",
          "a pitcher of beer/water/lemonade"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a player who pitches the ball in a baseball game",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container for liquids with a handle on one side and a shaped opening at the top of the other side for pouring",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who pitches the baseball to a batter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pitchers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, round container for liquids that has a flat base, a handle, and a very narrow raised opening at the top for pouring:",
        "examples": [
          "an earthenware pitcher"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container for holding liquids that has a handle and a shaped opening at the top for pouring:",
        "examples": [
          "a glass/plastic pitcher",
          "a milk/water pitcher",
          "a pitcher of beer/water/lemonade"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a player who pitches the ball in a baseball game",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container for liquids with a handle on one side and a shaped opening at the top of the other side for pouring",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who pitches the baseball to a batter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pitches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area painted with lines for playing particular sports, especially football:",
        "examples": [
          "a football/hockey/cricket pitch",
          "invade a pitch Supporters invaded (= ran onto) the pitch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level or degree of something:",
        "examples": [
          "If you teach children and adults in the same class, it's difficult to get the pitch (= level of difficulty or interest) right.",
          "That June, the pitch of the local anti-pipeline campaign was turned up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level of a feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "such a pitch By this time their disagreement had reached such a pitch that there was no hope of an amicable conclusion.",
          "at fever pitch The children were at fever pitch (= very excited) the day before the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which a sound or a musical note is high or low:",
        "examples": [
          "The piano and organ were tuned to the same pitch.",
          "Parts of the right brain that are sensitive to pitch in music play the same role in speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a speech or act that attempts to persuade someone to buy or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "(sales) pitch The man in the shop gave me his (sales) pitch about quality and reliability.",
          "make a pitch for She made a pitch for the job but she didn't get it.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The city made a pitch to stage the Olympics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place in a public area where a person regularly sells goods or performs:",
        "examples": [
          "The flower seller was at his usual pitch outside the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of slope, especially of a roof:",
        "examples": [
          "steep/high/gentle/low pitch This roof has a very steep/high/gentle/low pitch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, black substance that was used in the past to make wooden ships and buildings waterproof",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a throw in a baseball game:",
        "examples": [
          "a good/bad pitch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the piece of ground on which you can put up a tent, park a caravan, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We chose a large level grassy pitch for our caravan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or be moved suddenly, especially by throwing or being thrown:",
        "examples": [
          "pitch something into something She pitched the stone into the river.",
          "The ball pitched (= landed) short.",
          "be pitched (forward) onto The bike hit a rut and I was pitched (forward) onto the road.",
          "pitch up and down The ship pitched up and down in the rough seas.",
          "be pitched (from) side to side We were pitched from side to side on the amusement park ride."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to throw a ball towards the player with the bat in order for them to try to hit it:",
        "examples": [
          "Who will be pitching first for the White Sox this evening?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put up a tent and make it ready to use:",
        "examples": [
          "We pitched camp/our tent in the shade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express or set something at a particular level:",
        "examples": [
          "pitch something at something A teacher's got to pitch a lesson at the right level for the students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to set the degree to which a sound or musical note is high or low:",
        "examples": [
          "The tune was pitched (= the notes in it were) too high for me to reach the top notes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "pitch something to someone She pitched her idea to me over a business lunch.",
          "pitch for They are pitching for business at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to slope",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something, esp. forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "She pitched a stone into the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in baseball) to throw a baseball toward a player from the opposing team who tries to hit it with a baseball bat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The bus stopped suddenly, pitching everyone forward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to raise a tent and fix it in place:",
        "examples": [
          "We pitched our tent in a sheltered area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which a sound or a musical note has a high or low quality",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a speech that attempts to persuade someone to buy or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "a sales pitch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree of slope, esp. of a roof",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, black, sticky substance used to make ships and roofs waterproof, and to cover cracks in roads",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "field",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the words or speech someone, especially a salesperson, uses to persuade someone to buy, do, or use something:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors liked the pitch and agreed to back the start-up company.",
          "make a pitch for sth A special team was sent to make a pitch for the new car plant to be built in Germany."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to set a price at a particular level:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares were eventually pitched at 100p when they began trading at the beginning of June.",
          "The video game didn't succeed because prices were pitched too high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan or design something in a way that will attract a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "pitch sth at sb The issue was pitched at investors hoping to gain exposure to smaller companies in the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade someone to buy your products or services or choose you to do some work for them:",
        "examples": [
          "pitch for sth The agency had already pitched for the bank's $5 million advertising account on two previous occasions.",
          "She was given 15 minutes to pitch her idea for a new project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pitchfork": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a long handle and two or three large curved metal points, used for moving hay (= dried grass) or straw",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a long handle and two or three large points used for moving hay (= cut dried grass) or straw (= cut dried stems of crops)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pitchforks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a long handle and two or three large curved metal points, used for moving hay (= dried grass) or straw",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a long handle and two or three large points used for moving hay (= cut dried grass) or straw (= cut dried stems of crops)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pitching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or be moved suddenly, especially by throwing or being thrown:",
        "examples": [
          "pitch something into something She pitched the stone into the river.",
          "The ball pitched (= landed) short.",
          "be pitched (forward) onto The bike hit a rut and I was pitched (forward) onto the road.",
          "pitch up and down The ship pitched up and down in the rough seas.",
          "be pitched (from) side to side We were pitched from side to side on the amusement park ride."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to throw a ball towards the player with the bat in order for them to try to hit it:",
        "examples": [
          "Who will be pitching first for the White Sox this evening?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put up a tent and make it ready to use:",
        "examples": [
          "We pitched camp/our tent in the shade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express or set something at a particular level:",
        "examples": [
          "pitch something at something A teacher's got to pitch a lesson at the right level for the students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to set the degree to which a sound or musical note is high or low:",
        "examples": [
          "The tune was pitched (= the notes in it were) too high for me to reach the top notes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "pitch something to someone She pitched her idea to me over a business lunch.",
          "pitch for They are pitching for business at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to slope",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pitchy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "like or containing pitch (= a thick, black substance that was used in the past to stop water getting into wooden ships and buildings):",
        "examples": [
          "A pitchy smell filled the whole area.",
          "She was holding a pitchy torch that filled the passage with smoke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "black or very dark:",
        "examples": [
          "They sat and waited in the pitchy darkness.",
          "I struggled to find my way along the pitchy corridors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not always singing notes at the correct pitch (= level):",
        "examples": [
          "The judges have criticized her for being too pitchy.",
          "Some of the songs in the opening act were annoyingly pitchy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pitied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel sadness or sympathy for someone's unhappiness or bad situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I pity anyone who's never been in love.",
          "He's deeply unhappy, and more to be pitied than criticized.",
          "I pity you having to put up with her at work!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pitiful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making people feel sympathy:",
        "examples": [
          "The refugees arriving at the camp had pitiful stories to tell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you consider something to be very bad or not satisfactory or not enough:",
        "examples": [
          "a pitiful state of affairs",
          "The amount of time and money being spent on researching this disease is pitiful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something described as pitiful is not considered to be satisfactory or deserving of respect:",
        "examples": [
          "The party is a pitiful example of an opposition party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "infmla very bad or unpleasant thing:",
        "examples": [
          "When I first came to the college, this place was the pits, but it's improved a lot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pittance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of money, especially money received as payment, income, or a present:",
        "examples": [
          "He works hard but he's paid a pittance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "He couldn’t live on the pittance his mother sent him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of money, especially money received as income:",
        "examples": [
          "earn/get paid a pittance They work long hours and get paid a pittance.",
          "Fears grew among shareholders that the business could be sold for a pittance.",
          "The interest you receive on these accounts is a pittance compared with some online accounts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pitting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pittsburgh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the northeastern US state of Pennsylvania:",
        "examples": [
          "The organisation is located in Pittsburgh.",
          "He's from the Pittsburgh area."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone else's unhappiness or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The girl stood gazing in/with pity at the old lion in the cage.",
          "She agreed to go out with him more out of pity than anything.",
          "These people don't want pity, they want practical help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is described as a pity, it is disappointing or not satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Can't you go to the party? Oh, that's (such) a pity.\"",
          "[ + (that) ] It's a pity (that) children spend so little time outside nowadays.",
          "[ + (that) ] Pity (that) you didn't remember to give me the message.",
          "What a pity you're ill!",
          "\"I called the restaurant, but they're closed tonight.\" \"Pity.\"",
          "We'll have to leave early, more's the pity (= and I am unhappy about it).",
          "The pity was that so few people bothered to come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel sorry for someone, and to do something that shows this:",
        "examples": [
          "We took pity on a couple of people waiting in the rain for a bus and gave them a lift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel sadness or sympathy for someone's unhappiness or bad situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I pity anyone who's never been in love.",
          "He's deeply unhappy, and more to be pitied than criticized.",
          "I pity you having to put up with her at work!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sympathy and understanding for someone else’s suffering or troubles:",
        "examples": [
          "She did not want his pity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is described as a pity, it is a cause for regret:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a pity you can’t come to the party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pitying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel sadness or sympathy for someone's unhappiness or bad situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I pity anyone who's never been in love.",
          "He's deeply unhappy, and more to be pitied than criticized.",
          "I pity you having to put up with her at work!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pivot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fixed point supporting something that turns or balances",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the central or most important person or thing in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "turn/revolve on a pivot The former guerrilla leader has become the pivot on which the country's emerging political stability turns/revolves (= it depends on him)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, an attacking player who usually stands with their back to the basket to catch the ball and give it to other attacking players:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the most dominant pivot in the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn or twist:",
        "examples": [
          "She pivots her left foot.",
          "pivot on He pivoted on his heels and headed out.",
          "Future deals will pivot on (= depend on) easing commercial conflicts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball or netball, to stand with one foot on the ground and move your other foot to allow you to turn without taking a step when you have the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "Once you catch the ball you can pivot, but you must throw it to another player."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change your opinions, statements, decisions, etc. so that they are different to what they were before:",
        "examples": [
          "He has pivoted to bring himself in line with the rest of the candidates.",
          "It was harder for Bush to pivot to the positive when so much of his campaign revolved around taking down Kerry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid talking about something by talking about something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Several viewers were eager to hear what he had to say about jobs, and found the evasion glaring when he immediately pivoted to a prepackaged answer on education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed point supporting something which turns or balances, or a person or thing on which something else depends:",
        "examples": [
          "Boston was the pivot of his emotional and intellectual life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn or twist:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She pivots her left foot.",
          "[ I ] He pivoted on his heels and headed out.",
          "[ I ] Future deals will pivot on easing commercial conflicts (= they will depend on this)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pivotal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "central and important:",
        "examples": [
          "a pivotal figure/role/idea"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "important because other things depend on it:",
        "examples": [
          "She played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is pivotal, it is very important because other things depend on it:",
        "examples": [
          "a pivotal moment/point The speech marked a pivotal moment in the World Bank's history.",
          "Because immigrants do jobs that many people do not want to do, they play a pivotal role in the economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pixels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the smallest unit of an image on a television or computer screen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smallest unit of an image on a television or computer screen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smallest unit of an image on a television or computer screen, used to measure or describe how clear an image is:",
        "examples": [
          "A high-definition television uses about two million pixels per screen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pixie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in children's stories) a small imaginary person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in children’s stories) a small, imaginary person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pixies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in children's stories) a small imaginary person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in children’s stories) a small, imaginary person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pizza": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large circle of flat bread baked with cheese, tomatoes, and sometimes meat and vegetables spread on top:",
        "examples": [
          "a slice of pizza",
          "I like lots of different pizza toppings.",
          "a deep-pan (US deep-dish) pizza"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, usually round bread that is baked covered with tomato sauce, cheese, and often pieces of vegetables or meat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a slice of pizza",
          "[ C ] I phoned for a pizza."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pizzas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large circle of flat bread baked with cheese, tomatoes, and sometimes meat and vegetables spread on top:",
        "examples": [
          "a slice of pizza",
          "I like lots of different pizza toppings.",
          "a deep-pan (US deep-dish) pizza"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, usually round bread that is baked covered with tomato sauce, cheese, and often pieces of vegetables or meat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a slice of pizza",
          "[ C ] I phoned for a pizza."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pizzazz": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of noticeable and energetic excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "Their performance was full of pizzazz."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pizzicato": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "played by plucking the strings of a musical instrument such as a violin or cello with the fingers instead of using a bow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "placebo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance given to someone who is told that it is a particular medicine, either to make that person feel as if they are getting better or to compare the effect of the particular medicine when given to others:",
        "examples": [
          "She was only given a placebo, but she claimed she got better - that's the placebo effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is given to try to satisfy a person who has not been given the thing they really want:",
        "examples": [
          "These small concessions have been made as a placebo to stop the workers making further demands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is not medicine, but that is given to someone who is told that it is a medicine, used to test the effect of a drug or to please a patient",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "placed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a particular position:",
        "examples": [
          "She placed the letter in front of me.",
          "She placed her name on the list of volunteers.",
          "I'd place him among the ten most brilliant scientists of his age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange to have an advertisement, bet, order, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We placed the order for the furniture six weeks ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something emphasis, importance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She placed the emphasis on the word \"soon\" in order to make sure she was understood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find someone a job:",
        "examples": [
          "be placed in The students are placed in companies for a period of work experience.",
          "place someone with someone The scheme places unemployed people with employers who help them to learn new skills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize someone or remember where you have seen someone and how you know them:",
        "examples": [
          "She looks familiar but I can't place her - did she use to work here?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve a particular place in a competition, race, election, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He placed second in the World Championships.",
          "The only female candidate in the race placed fifth.",
          "Your tournament rating is determined by where you placed in your most recent competition games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be among the first three horses to finish a race, usually in second position :",
        "examples": [
          "His six horses won several classes and placed in several more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve a particular place in a competition, race, election, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "At 18, he was placed fifth in the Olympic high-jump final.",
          "The horse was placed third in its first race.",
          "Unfortunately, the company was placed last in the Customer Satisfaction Survey.",
          "He said he was elated after being placed first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be among the first three horses to finish a race:",
        "examples": [
          "They have to choose which horse they think will win or be placed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "placeholder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of text or an image that is put in a document temporarily before the final text or image is added later:",
        "examples": [
          "Currently we are using a stock image we found as a placeholder.",
          "You can replace the placeholder text manually."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that is put somewhere temporarily before the final thing is added later:",
        "examples": [
          "Surgeons had cleaned the eye socket and fitted it with a foam placeholder ready for a prosthetic eye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol or piece of text in a mathematical expression or computer instruction that can be replaced by particular pieces of information:",
        "examples": [
          "A placeholder variable p represents the result of a computation in progress.",
          "If you use a ? as a placeholder, it adds spaces for insignificant zeros on either side of the decimal point, so decimal points align."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does another more important person's job temporarily:",
        "examples": [
          "Ted may or may not be a placeholder for Beau.",
          "After being named interim president of California's stem cell institute, Murphy said he had no intention of serving merely as a placeholder until a permanent president is found."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has an official or government position, especially because they supported the people in power, rather than because they deserved to get the position:",
        "examples": [
          "At the start of his time in office, analysts were asking if he was a placeholder or a real Prime Minister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a player who holds the ball in a vertical position on the ground so another player can kick it:",
        "examples": [
          "The placeholder's job is to call for the ball, catch it, and place it just right for the kicker."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "placement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a temporary position or job in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "I think we can find a placement for you in the sales department.",
          "The trainee teachers do a school placement in the summer term.",
          "Students then undertake a period of industrial placement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of officially putting someone in a particular home, institution (= a place such as a prison or hospital), school class, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The state-run home is for children awaiting placement with a foster family or adoptive parents.",
          "Her research shows a big increase in the out-of-home placements for kids being taken from their family and being put in foster care.",
          "This is a temporary prison for inmates awaiting placement in the federal penal system.",
          "The frail and elderly may need placement in a long-term care facility.",
          "Placement in a self-contained classroom will mean that your child will be taken out of the mainstream classroom for all academic subjects.",
          "There are many dogs awaiting placement in suitable homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of something, or the act of putting something in a particular position:",
        "examples": [
          "We put a lot of thought into the placement of the furniture.",
          "The architecture and the placement of shops is not random: everything is minutely planned.",
          "The director gives instructions for the placement of the camera.",
          "Stent placement was successful for all patients.",
          "They were supervising the careful placement of the crate in the back of the truck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of placing something in a particular position, or the position of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The placement of the furniture makes it hard to walk around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rank someone or something has when compared to others:",
        "examples": [
          "A bunch of new freshmen (= students in the first year of a program of study) are taking the university's math placement exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of placing someone in a particular job, organization, school, or place where they can live:",
        "examples": [
          "There are students for whom this school is not the best possible placement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a company's shares become available to buy, or the activity of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is raising £33m through the placement of new shares at 150p each to fund its European expansion.",
          "Sun Hung Kai Properties raised 4.04 billion Hong Kong dollars in a share placement last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a temporary job that someone does in an organization, usually to get some work experience:",
        "examples": [
          "He got a two-week placement in the accounts department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a service for finding a suitable job for someone, especially a temporary job for a student or unemployed person:",
        "examples": [
          "In a slow economy, placement of unpaid interns is often easier."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "placenta": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the temporary organ that feeds a foetus (= developing baby) inside its mother's womb",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organ that develops inside the uterus of a pregnant woman or animal and provides food for the developing baby",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "places": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area, town, building, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Her garden was a cool pleasant place to sit.",
          "What was the name of that place we drove through on the way to New York?",
          "They decided to go to a pizza place.",
          "place of interest There are several places of interest to visit in the area.",
          "place of work It's important to feel comfortable in your place of work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a home:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm looking for a place to live.",
          "We'll have the meeting at my place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a suitable area, building, situation, or occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "place for University is a great place for making new friends.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] This meeting isn't the place to discuss your problems, I'm afraid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position in relation to other things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "His leg was broken in two places.",
          "in something's place When you've finished, put the book back in its place on the shelf.",
          "This plant needs a warm, sunny place.",
          "keep someone's place I got my sister to keep my place (= allow me to come back to the same position).",
          "keep someone's place in something Will you keep my place in the queue?",
          "lose your place She spoke to me and I lost my place in the book (= I forgot where I had been reading)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the seat you will sit in on a particular occasion, or the seat where you usually sit, in the theatre, a class, a train, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "My ticket says 6G but there's someone sitting in my place.",
          "The children collected their prizes and then went back to their places.",
          "save someone a place Save me a place (= keep a seat for me until I arrive) near the front."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the space at a table where one person will sit and eat, usually with a plate and knives, forks, and spoons arranged on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The waiter showed us to our places and gave us each a menu.",
          "lay a place He laid six places at the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position in an organization, system, or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "place at UK She's got a place at university",
          "place on UK She's got a place on a fine-arts course.",
          "place in US She's got a place in a fine-arts course.",
          "in first, second, etc. place Our team finished in second place.",
          "take first, second, etc. place He took third place (= was the third to finish) in the marathon last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after words such as \"any\" and \"some\" as a different way of saying \"anywhere\", \"somewhere\", etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I know I left that book some place - now, where was it?",
          "That bar was like no place I'd ever been before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The concert takes place next Thursday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the wrong place or looking wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The boy looked uncomfortable and out of place among the adults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is in place, it is in its usual or correct position:",
        "examples": [
          "The chairs are all in place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "organized:",
        "examples": [
          "The arrangements are all in place for the concert next Thursday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of running or jumping) in one place without moving forward or backward at all:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked like she was running in place as six women flew past her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without making any progress :",
        "examples": [
          "While Maryland has been standing in place or going backward, a number of states have courted filmmakers aggressively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "instead of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "You can use margarine in place of butter in some recipes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be used instead of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "These portable machines can take the place of your desktop PC."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what a person should do or is allowed to do, especially according to the rules of society:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's not your place to tell me what to do.",
          "know your place I'm not going to criticize his decision - I know my place (= I know that I am of lower rank or have less authority)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a particular position:",
        "examples": [
          "She placed the letter in front of me.",
          "She placed her name on the list of volunteers.",
          "I'd place him among the ten most brilliant scientists of his age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange to have an advertisement, bet, order, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We placed the order for the furniture six weeks ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something emphasis, importance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She placed the emphasis on the word \"soon\" in order to make sure she was understood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find someone a job:",
        "examples": [
          "be placed in The students are placed in companies for a period of work experience.",
          "place someone with someone The scheme places unemployed people with employers who help them to learn new skills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize someone or remember where you have seen someone and how you know them:",
        "examples": [
          "She looks familiar but I can't place her - did she use to work here?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve a particular place in a competition, race, election, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He placed second in the World Championships.",
          "The only female candidate in the race placed fifth.",
          "Your tournament rating is determined by where you placed in your most recent competition games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be among the first three horses to finish a race, usually in second position :",
        "examples": [
          "His six horses won several classes and placed in several more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve a particular place in a competition, race, election, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "At 18, he was placed fifth in the Olympic high-jump final.",
          "The horse was placed third in its first race.",
          "Unfortunately, the company was placed last in the Customer Satisfaction Survey.",
          "He said he was elated after being placed first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be among the first three horses to finish a race:",
        "examples": [
          "They have to choose which horse they think will win or be placed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area, a building, or a city, town, or village:",
        "examples": [
          "Airports are usually busy places.",
          "Larchmont is a nice place to live."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your place is your home:",
        "examples": [
          "We can meet at my place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A place is also an area or building used for a specific purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a place of worship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular position:",
        "examples": [
          "That’s the best place for the piano.",
          "The librarian put the book back in its place (= in the right position)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A place is also a space for a person, as in a theater, at a table, or in a line:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you hold my place in line for a minute?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If plans are in place, they have been made:",
        "examples": [
          "I think everything’s in place for the wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In place can also be used to talk about something that is being used now:",
        "examples": [
          "The new building code will replace the rules that are currently in place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rank someone or something has:",
        "examples": [
          "Our team finished in second place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job, or a position in an organization, at a school, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Ann just got a place at Yale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s duty or position of authority:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It’s not your place to tell me what to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize someone or something because of memory or past experience:",
        "examples": [
          "She looks familiar, but I can’t place her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "They placed him in a nursing home.",
          "She was placed under arrest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invest or risk money:",
        "examples": [
          "They placed a significant amount in stocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange to get something by telling someone who will supply it:",
        "examples": [
          "I placed an order for three CDs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do the things necessary to make something happen:",
        "examples": [
          "place an advertisement/order Orders can be placed by phone or via the website.",
          "The President placed calls to several world leaders to discuss the crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find buyers for shares when they are made available for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "place sth with sth Brokers BZW place shares in the company with various institutional investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find a job for someone to do for a short period so that they can get some work experience:",
        "examples": [
          "The college placed him with a software firm for a month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area, building, room, etc. that is used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Trade fairs and exhibitions remain a common meeting place for retail buyers and suppliers.",
          "He qualified for redundancy on the basis that the new hours and place of work would be a change to his terms and conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done and ready to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "The details of the deal aren't in place yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "instead of someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "When her manager fell ill, she was asked to attend the sales conference in his place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave or work in a way that shows you will soon become successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Although it was a young company, it was obvious that it was going places."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The handover to the new owners will take place in July.",
          "The historic meeting took place in New York."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "placing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plagiarism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process or practice of using another person's ideas or work and pretending that it is your own:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been accused of plagiarism.",
          "The techniques for detecting plagiarism are becoming increasingly advanced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plagiarized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use another person's ideas or work and pretend that it is your own:",
        "examples": [
          "The book contains numerous plagiarized passages.",
          "If you compare the two books side by side, it is clear that the author of the second has plagiarized (from the first)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plague": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause worry, pain, or difficulty to someone or something over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Financial problems have been plaguing their new business partners.",
          "My shoulder's been plaguing me all week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy someone, especially by asking repeated questions:",
        "examples": [
          "The children plagued him with questions all through lunch.",
          "He's been plaguing me for a loan of the book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious disease that kills many people, often used to refer to bubonic plague, a very infectious disease caused by bacteria spread mainly by fleas (= small insects that bite) on rats or other animals, that causes swelling, fever, and usually death in humans :",
        "examples": [
          "In 1349 almost half the townspeople of Cork died of plague after the Black Death arrived in the town.",
          "The book looks at infectious diseases, from the plague to SARS, and at how treatment has changed over the centuries.",
          "Somehow they had survived when the Plague came.",
          "They described the historical plagues that had killed millions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of things that are unpleasant or likely to cause damage:",
        "examples": [
          "a plague of insects"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something difficulty or suffering, esp. repeatedly or continually:",
        "examples": [
          "Financial problems have been plaguing the company.",
          "That pain in my shoulder is plaguing me again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious disease which kills many people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The plague refers to a disease that appeared several times in the 14th century and later and that killed more than one third of the people in Europe and many people in Africa and Asia; Black Death.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A plague is also a large number of insects or animals which cause damage or unpleasant conditions in an area:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Trees throughout the Northeast are being attacked by a plague of gypsy moths."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plagued": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause worry, pain, or difficulty to someone or something over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Financial problems have been plaguing their new business partners.",
          "My shoulder's been plaguing me all week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy someone, especially by asking repeated questions:",
        "examples": [
          "The children plagued him with questions all through lunch.",
          "He's been plaguing me for a loan of the book."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plagues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause worry, pain, or difficulty to someone or something over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Financial problems have been plaguing their new business partners.",
          "My shoulder's been plaguing me all week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy someone, especially by asking repeated questions:",
        "examples": [
          "The children plagued him with questions all through lunch.",
          "He's been plaguing me for a loan of the book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious disease that kills many people, often used to refer to bubonic plague, a very infectious disease caused by bacteria spread mainly by fleas (= small insects that bite) on rats or other animals, that causes swelling, fever, and usually death in humans :",
        "examples": [
          "In 1349 almost half the townspeople of Cork died of plague after the Black Death arrived in the town.",
          "The book looks at infectious diseases, from the plague to SARS, and at how treatment has changed over the centuries.",
          "Somehow they had survived when the Plague came.",
          "They described the historical plagues that had killed millions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of things that are unpleasant or likely to cause damage:",
        "examples": [
          "a plague of insects"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something difficulty or suffering, esp. repeatedly or continually:",
        "examples": [
          "Financial problems have been plaguing the company.",
          "That pain in my shoulder is plaguing me again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious disease which kills many people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The plague refers to a disease that appeared several times in the 14th century and later and that killed more than one third of the people in Europe and many people in Africa and Asia; Black Death.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A plague is also a large number of insects or animals which cause damage or unpleasant conditions in an area:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Trees throughout the Northeast are being attacked by a plague of gypsy moths."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plaid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pattern of squares and lines on cloth, or cloth with this pattern",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of tartan cloth worn over the shoulder as part of traditional Scottish dress",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pattern of different colored straight lines crossing each other at 90° angles, or a cloth with this pattern",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not decorated in any way; with nothing added:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a plain black dress.",
          "We've chosen a plain carpet (= one without a pattern) and patterned curtains.",
          "He prefers plain food - nothing too fancy.",
          "We're having plain blue walls in the dining room.",
          "a catalogue sent in a plain brown envelope",
          "a plain style of architecture",
          "plain yogurt (= with no added fruit or sugar)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "paper that has no lines on it:",
        "examples": [
          "a letter written on plain paper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "obvious and clear to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "It's quite plain that they don't want to speak to us.",
          "The reason is perfectly plain.",
          "I made it quite plain (that) (= explained clearly that) I wasn't interested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used for emphasis) complete:",
        "examples": [
          "It was plain stupidity on Richard's part."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a woman or girl) not beautiful:",
        "examples": [
          "She had been a very plain child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman or girl who is not attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "If she'd been a plain Jane, she wouldn't have had all the attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area of flat land:",
        "examples": [
          "the coastal plain",
          "High mountains rise above the plain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of simple stitch in knitting:",
        "examples": [
          "a row of plain and two rows of purl"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "I mean, taking the wrong equipment with you - that's just plain stupid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not decorated in any way; with nothing added:",
        "examples": [
          "The catalog was sent in a plain brown envelope.",
          "The food is pretty plain (= prepared simply and without strong flavors), but there’s lots of it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "obvious, or clear and easy to see or understand; not complicated:",
        "examples": [
          "A group of wild horses was in plain view (= We could see them clearly).",
          "Why can’t they write these instructions in plain English?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a woman or girl) not attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "She always thought of herself as plain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area of flat land at low elevation (= height above the surface of the earth):",
        "examples": [
          "A number of paintings by Western artists show Indian settlements in the plains."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plainly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "clearly or obviously:",
        "examples": [
          "This is plainly wrong.",
          "Every footstep could be plainly heard.",
          "The men had plainly lied.",
          "Plainly, a great deal of extra time will be needed for the security checks.",
          "The incentive to sell more is great - and it plainly works."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "simply and without a lot of decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "a plainly furnished room"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clearly or obviously:",
        "examples": [
          "Plainly, the new tax rules are a major headache."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not decorated in any way; with nothing added:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a plain black dress.",
          "We've chosen a plain carpet (= one without a pattern) and patterned curtains.",
          "He prefers plain food - nothing too fancy.",
          "We're having plain blue walls in the dining room.",
          "a catalogue sent in a plain brown envelope",
          "a plain style of architecture",
          "plain yogurt (= with no added fruit or sugar)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "paper that has no lines on it:",
        "examples": [
          "a letter written on plain paper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "obvious and clear to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "It's quite plain that they don't want to speak to us.",
          "The reason is perfectly plain.",
          "I made it quite plain (that) (= explained clearly that) I wasn't interested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used for emphasis) complete:",
        "examples": [
          "It was plain stupidity on Richard's part."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a woman or girl) not beautiful:",
        "examples": [
          "She had been a very plain child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman or girl who is not attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "If she'd been a plain Jane, she wouldn't have had all the attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area of flat land:",
        "examples": [
          "the coastal plain",
          "High mountains rise above the plain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of simple stitch in knitting:",
        "examples": [
          "a row of plain and two rows of purl"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "I mean, taking the wrong equipment with you - that's just plain stupid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not decorated in any way; with nothing added:",
        "examples": [
          "The catalog was sent in a plain brown envelope.",
          "The food is pretty plain (= prepared simply and without strong flavors), but there’s lots of it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "obvious, or clear and easy to see or understand; not complicated:",
        "examples": [
          "A group of wild horses was in plain view (= We could see them clearly).",
          "Why can’t they write these instructions in plain English?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a woman or girl) not attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "She always thought of herself as plain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area of flat land at low elevation (= height above the surface of the earth):",
        "examples": [
          "A number of paintings by Western artists show Indian settlements in the plains."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plaintiff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes a legal complaint against someone else in court",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who accuses someone else in a law case of having done something illegal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that makes a legal complaint about someone else in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "The plaintiff claimed damages for the financial losses suffered through breach of copyright.",
          "Judges in three states have sided with the plaintiffs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plaintiffs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes a legal complaint against someone else in court",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who accuses someone else in a law case of having done something illegal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that makes a legal complaint about someone else in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "The plaintiff claimed damages for the financial losses suffered through breach of copyright.",
          "Judges in three states have sided with the plaintiffs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plaintive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that sounds slightly sad:",
        "examples": [
          "the plaintive sound of the bagpipes",
          "\"What about me?\" came a plaintive voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a sound) having a sad quality:",
        "examples": [
          "I love the plaintive sound of the bagpipes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plait": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to join three or more pieces of hair or string-like material by putting them over each other in a special pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "She plaited the horse's tail.",
          "a plaited leather bracelet/belt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a length of hair or other material that is divided into three parts that are then crossed over each other in a special pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "She usually wears her hair in a plait/in two plaits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "braid",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of decisions about how to do something in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "a company's business plan",
          "a negotiated peace plan",
          "a five-year plan",
          "holiday plans",
          "What are your plans for this weekend?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] My plan is to sell the house and buy an apartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of arrangement for financial investment:",
        "examples": [
          "a pension/savings plan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen in the way you intend:",
        "examples": [
          "Events of this type rarely go according to plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing of a building, town, area, vehicle, machine, etc. that only shows its shape from above, its size, and the position of important details:",
        "examples": [
          "a street plan (= a type of map of a town showing the roads)",
          "a seating plan (= a drawing that shows where each person will sit)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "drawings from which something is made or built:",
        "examples": [
          "draw up plans The architect showed us the house plans that she had drawn up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about and decide what you are going to do or how you are going to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She helped them to plan their route.",
          "If we plan carefully, we should be able to stay within our budget.",
          "[ + question word ] She's already planning how to spend her prize money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intend to do something or that an event or result should happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Our meeting wasn't planned - it was completely accidental.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'm not planning to stay here much longer.",
          "[ + adv/prep ] We only planned for six guests, but then someone brought a friend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to design a building or structure:",
        "examples": [
          "The people who planned these new towns had a vision of clean modern housing for everyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method for doing or achieving something, usually involving a series of actions or stages, or something you have arranged to do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The financial plan calls for growth of 5% next year.",
          "[ C ] They had plans to have dinner at a local restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A plan is also an arrangement for investment:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a pension/savings plan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something goes according to plan, it happens the way you wanted it to:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Producing a new movie rarely goes exactly according to plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing that shows the shape, size, and position of important details of a building or other structure, or of objects within it:",
        "examples": [
          "The floor plan showed us exactly where everyone’s office would be."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about and decide on a method for doing or achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She’s planning to visit her sister in Australia next year.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He planned on taking his vacation in July.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] You’ve got to plan ahead and save your money for your retirement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of actions that are intended to achieve a specific aim:",
        "examples": [
          "a plan/plans to do sth The government has launched a $935m plan to create jobs.",
          "a plan/plans for sth Plans for a share buyback are expected to be unveiled later this week.",
          "have plans/no plans to do sth A representative of the bank said it had no plans to make further cuts in its bonus rates.",
          "under a plan A further 2,500 job cuts are planned for this year under a plan to save €1.3bn in costs.",
          "a strategic/financial/marketing plan Operations that do not fit the firm's overall strategic plan are currently being sold off.",
          "a restructuring/spending/recovery plan",
          "an ambitious/controversial plan",
          "immediate/long-term/future plans",
          "a three-phase/five-point/ten-year plan",
          "have/come up with/draw up a plan You will need to have a plan to cover start-up expenses while you grow your business.",
          "announce/unveil/reveal a plan The telecommunications giant yesterday announced a restructuring plan.",
          "outline/formulate/finalize a plan Over the next few months, the board will finalize its plans for meeting the 2020 mandate on carbon dioxide emissions.",
          "abandon/shelve/scrap a plan Plans to expand into Spain and Portugal were shelved during the recession last year.",
          "keep to/stick to/follow a plan By sticking to our original plan, we finally made a success of the business.",
          "approve/back/support a plan Ministers meeting in Brussels approved a plan to refinance the project.",
          "agree/adopt/implement a plan Get your team around the table and agree a plan of action to give more attention to detail.",
          "oppose/reject a plan",
          "go ahead/press ahead/proceed with a plan",
          "a plan involves/includes sth A new €30 million investment plan announced Friday includes the construction of new plants.",
          "a plan fails/succeeds Plans to reassure investors failed and shares slipped 3%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea about what you may do in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "What are your plans after you graduate from college?",
          "a plan/plans for sth You need to sit down and think about your plans for retirement.",
          "sb's plan is to do sth Their plan is to cut income tax for the lower paid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a financial arrangement in which someone regularly saves or invests money:",
        "examples": [
          "a retirement/investment/savings plan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a detailed drawing or diagram of a machine or building that shows the different parts, rooms, etc., including their size and shape:",
        "examples": [
          "A team of architects drew up plans for the new office building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing of a room or other area that shows the position or arrangement of things inside it:",
        "examples": [
          "a floor/seating plan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about the details of something that will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "plan a project/mission/campaign They spent several months planning the project.",
          "go ahead/happen as planned If all goes ahead as planned, the new superstore will open in November.",
          "earlier/longer/less, etc. than planned Installing the new computer system has taken far longer than planned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intend to do a particular thing in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "We're planning a change to our pricing structure.",
          "A number of large residential developments are planned for the area.",
          "plan to do sth In February of this year, the company filed for bankruptcy, and it plans to auction its assets in late May.",
          "plan (on) doing sth She plans on working as a freelance consultant once she has left her current role."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about and make arrangements for things that will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Job insecurity makes it difficult for people to plan.",
          "plan ahead The new tax guide tells you how to plan ahead to keep any tax bills to a minimum.",
          "plan for sth Airport bosses are planning for an extension of the current terminal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle designed for air travel, with wings and one or more engines:",
        "examples": [
          "a fighter/transport/passenger plane",
          "We'll be boarding the plane in about 20 minutes.",
          "He hates travelling by plane.",
          "a plane ticket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in mathematics, a flat or level surface that continues in all directions:",
        "examples": [
          "an inclined plane"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular level or standard:",
        "examples": [
          "The poet's treatment of the subject lifts it to a mystical plane.",
          "His work is on a completely different plane from (= is much better than) other writers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool used to make wooden surfaces and edges flat and smooth by removing small strips of the wood",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large tree with wide leaves and spreading branches that grows especially in towns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove small strips of wood from a surface with a special tool:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll have to plane some more off the bottom of the door - it's still sticking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "flat:",
        "examples": [
          "a plane edge/surface"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle that is designed for air travel and that has wings and one or more engines:",
        "examples": [
          "Shelley’s plane is due in at 10, but it’s a half-hour late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat surface that continues in all directions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level or standard:",
        "examples": [
          "Once we got a new financial manager, our business meetings were conducted on a much higher plane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a blade in a flat surface that is rubbed against wood to cut away rough parts and make it smooth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an aircraft with wings and one or more engines:",
        "examples": [
          "a plane for/to/from sth I'll get the next plane to London.",
          "on/in a plane He's on a plane at the moment, on his way to Chicago.",
          "a plane leaves/takes off/lands The plane leaves in 45 minutes.",
          "miss/catch/get a plane If you don't hurry, you'll miss your plane.",
          "get on/board a plane"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "planes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle designed for air travel, with wings and one or more engines:",
        "examples": [
          "a fighter/transport/passenger plane",
          "We'll be boarding the plane in about 20 minutes.",
          "He hates travelling by plane.",
          "a plane ticket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in mathematics, a flat or level surface that continues in all directions:",
        "examples": [
          "an inclined plane"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular level or standard:",
        "examples": [
          "The poet's treatment of the subject lifts it to a mystical plane.",
          "His work is on a completely different plane from (= is much better than) other writers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool used to make wooden surfaces and edges flat and smooth by removing small strips of the wood",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large tree with wide leaves and spreading branches that grows especially in towns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove small strips of wood from a surface with a special tool:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll have to plane some more off the bottom of the door - it's still sticking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "flat:",
        "examples": [
          "a plane edge/surface"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle that is designed for air travel and that has wings and one or more engines:",
        "examples": [
          "Shelley’s plane is due in at 10, but it’s a half-hour late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat surface that continues in all directions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level or standard:",
        "examples": [
          "Once we got a new financial manager, our business meetings were conducted on a much higher plane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a blade in a flat surface that is rubbed against wood to cut away rough parts and make it smooth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an aircraft with wings and one or more engines:",
        "examples": [
          "a plane for/to/from sth I'll get the next plane to London.",
          "on/in a plane He's on a plane at the moment, on his way to Chicago.",
          "a plane leaves/takes off/lands The plane leaves in 45 minutes.",
          "miss/catch/get a plane If you don't hurry, you'll miss your plane.",
          "get on/board a plane"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "planet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely large, round mass of rock and metal, such as Earth, or of gas, such as Jupiter, that moves in a circular path around the sun or another star:",
        "examples": [
          "the planet Earth/Venus",
          "Might there be intelligent life on other planets?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely large, round mass of matter, such as Earth or Mars, that moves in a circular path around the sun or another star",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "planetarium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building in which moving images of the sky at night are shown using a special machine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building specially equipped to show images of the stars in the sky and other objects in space on a curved ceiling",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "planetary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to planets:",
        "examples": [
          "planetary science/motion"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "planets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely large, round mass of rock and metal, such as Earth, or of gas, such as Jupiter, that moves in a circular path around the sun or another star:",
        "examples": [
          "the planet Earth/Venus",
          "Might there be intelligent life on other planets?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely large, round mass of matter, such as Earth or Mars, that moves in a circular path around the sun or another star",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plank": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow, flat piece of wood or similar material, of the type used for making floors:",
        "examples": [
          "oak/concrete planks",
          "a plank of wood",
          "We used a plank to cross the ditch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important principle on which the activities of a group, especially a political group, are based:",
        "examples": [
          "Educational reform was one of the main planks of their election campaign.",
          "The party's policy is based on five central planks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exercise in which you hold your body straight and parallel to the floor while resting on your toes and hands or elbows:",
        "examples": [
          "Planks are very good for strengthening your core."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, flat piece of wood or other material, esp. one wide enough and strong enough to walk on:",
        "examples": [
          "They walked across the creaky, wooden-plank floor of the old house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important principle on which the activities of a political or other group are based:",
        "examples": [
          "He prepared the peace plank in the Democrats’ 1864 presidential platform."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "planks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow, flat piece of wood or similar material, of the type used for making floors:",
        "examples": [
          "oak/concrete planks",
          "a plank of wood",
          "We used a plank to cross the ditch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important principle on which the activities of a group, especially a political group, are based:",
        "examples": [
          "Educational reform was one of the main planks of their election campaign.",
          "The party's policy is based on five central planks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exercise in which you hold your body straight and parallel to the floor while resting on your toes and hands or elbows:",
        "examples": [
          "Planks are very good for strengthening your core."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, flat piece of wood or other material, esp. one wide enough and strong enough to walk on:",
        "examples": [
          "They walked across the creaky, wooden-plank floor of the old house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important principle on which the activities of a political or other group are based:",
        "examples": [
          "He prepared the peace plank in the Democrats’ 1864 presidential platform."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "planned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "planner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes decisions about how something will be done in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "a systems planner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to decide how land in a particular area is to be used, what is to be built on it, etc. and who designs plans for it:",
        "examples": [
          "a town/urban/environmental/local planner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document or software program that helps you plan something:",
        "examples": [
          "a wall planner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to plan something, esp. how land in a particular area is to be used and what should be built on it:",
        "examples": [
          "a city planner",
          "an urban planner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to make decisions relating to the future of an activity or industry:",
        "examples": [
          "a financial/project/strategic planner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to plan where buildings, roads, etc. are placed in a town or city:",
        "examples": [
          "a city/town/urban planner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a book or computer program showing the days, weeks, and months of the year, in which you can put the dates of events, meetings, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a wall/desk planner"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "planning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of deciding how to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Events like these take months of careful planning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of deciding how land in a particular area will be used and designing plans for it:",
        "examples": [
          "town/environmental/urban planning",
          "the planning department of the local council"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of planning activities or events in an organized way so that they are successful or happen on time:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposed infrastructure requires investment and planning, but it is possible.",
          "the planning process/stage/system The project is still currently at the planning stage.",
          "Contingency planning is underway, so that if one particular system does fail it will not seriously affect our ability to regulate the securities markets.",
          "advance/long-term/forward planning",
          "careful/detailed planning",
          "business/retirement/career planning"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of planning where buildings, roads, etc. are placed in a town or city:",
        "examples": [
          "city/town/urban planning",
          "the planning committee/department/authority",
          "planning regulations/restrictions"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "drawings from which something is made or built:",
        "examples": [
          "draw up plans The architect showed us the house plans that she had drawn up.",
          "plans for I'll send a set of plans for the new machine.",
          "We couldn't build the bridge exactly in the way that it was shown in the plans.",
          "Who did the plans for yourextension?",
          "We hired an architect to draw the plans based on our specification."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a living thing that grows in earth, in water, or on other plants, usually has a stem, leaves, roots, and flowers, and produces seeds:",
        "examples": [
          "native plants and animals",
          "garden/greenhouse/indoor plants",
          "a tomato plant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "machines used in industry:",
        "examples": [
          "The industry was accused of having invested little in workers, plant, or infrastructure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a factory in which a particular product is made or power is produced:",
        "examples": [
          "Two more car-assembly plants were closed by the strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, heavy machine or vehicle used in industry, for building roads, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The sign by the roadworks said \"Slow - heavy plant crossing\".",
          "The firm's main business was plant hire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something illegal or stolen that has been put secretly in a person's clothing or among the things that belong to them to make them seem guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "He insisted the money was a plant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a plant into the ground or into a container of soil so that it will grow:",
        "examples": [
          "We planted trees and bushes in our new garden.",
          "Hyacinth bulbs planted in pots now will flower early in the spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you plant a particular area, you put plants into the ground there:",
        "examples": [
          "The plot was surrounded by a stone wall and planted with flowering trees.",
          "a densely planted garden (= one in which the plants are close together)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something firmly and strongly in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother planted himself on the sofa in front of the television.",
          "He planted a kiss on her forehead/a blow on his opponent's jaw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause an idea or story to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "That incident planted doubts about him in my mind.",
          "Who planted these rumours?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something or someone in a position secretly, especially in order to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She insisted that the drugs had been planted on her without her knowledge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a bomb somewhere so that it will explode there:",
        "examples": [
          "The bomb was planted in the station waiting room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a living thing that usually produces seeds and typically has a stem, leaves, roots, and sometimes flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "We brought a house plant as a gift when we spent the weekend with our friend Sylvia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of five kingdoms (= groups) into which living things are divided, the members of which have many cells, are unable to control their own movement, and get their energy from the light of the sun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a factory and the machinery in it used to produce or process something:",
        "examples": [
          "a manufacturing plant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something firmly in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "He planted a kiss on her forehead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To plant an idea or story is to cause it to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Defense lawyers try to plant doubts in the minds of the jurors about what actually happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something or someone in a position secretly, esp. in order to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "She insisted that the real thief had planted the evidence in her car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a seed or plant into the ground or into a container of earth so that it will grow:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve planted some trees along the back of our property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a factory or other place where goods are manufactured or resources such as energy are produced:",
        "examples": [
          "The city is considering shutting down a major power plant for environmental reasons.",
          "A series of recent plant closures has left hundreds of people out of work.",
          "industrial/manufacturing/processing plant",
          "assembly/chemical/bottling plant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large pieces of equipment and machinery that are used in manufacturing processes:",
        "examples": [
          "plant and equipment/machinery Improved market conditions worldwide are driving investments in new plant and equipment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plantain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tropical fruit similar to a banana with green skin:",
        "examples": [
          "We ordered the guacamole with plantain chips.",
          "They ate grilled meat and fried plantains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tropical tree with very large leaves that produces the plantain fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "The area has been replanted with fruit trees, manioc, and plantain.",
          "Not one plantain grove survived the hurricane's destruction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wild plant with wide leaves and very small green flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "The lawn was full of plantains.",
          "Many weeds, including plantains and nettles, are food for a variety of insect larvae."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fruit of the hotter regions that looks like a banana and is usually cooked before being eaten",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plantation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large farm, especially in a hot part of the world, on which a particular type of crop is grown:",
        "examples": [
          "a tea/cotton/rubber plantation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area where trees are grown for wood:",
        "examples": [
          "plantations of fast-growing conifers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large farm, esp. in a hot part of the world, on which a particular crop is grown:",
        "examples": [
          "a coffee/rubber plantation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plantations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large farm, especially in a hot part of the world, on which a particular type of crop is grown:",
        "examples": [
          "a tea/cotton/rubber plantation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area where trees are grown for wood:",
        "examples": [
          "plantations of fast-growing conifers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large farm, esp. in a hot part of the world, on which a particular crop is grown:",
        "examples": [
          "a coffee/rubber plantation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "planted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a plant into the ground or into a container of soil so that it will grow:",
        "examples": [
          "We planted trees and bushes in our new garden.",
          "Hyacinth bulbs planted in pots now will flower early in the spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you plant a particular area, you put plants into the ground there:",
        "examples": [
          "The plot was surrounded by a stone wall and planted with flowering trees.",
          "a densely planted garden (= one in which the plants are close together)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something firmly and strongly in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother planted himself on the sofa in front of the television.",
          "He planted a kiss on her forehead/a blow on his opponent's jaw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause an idea or story to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "That incident planted doubts about him in my mind.",
          "Who planted these rumours?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something or someone in a position secretly, especially in order to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She insisted that the drugs had been planted on her without her knowledge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a bomb somewhere so that it will explode there:",
        "examples": [
          "The bomb was planted in the station waiting room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "planting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of putting plants into the ground or into a container of soil so that they will grow:",
        "examples": [
          "Heavy rain delayed planting in parts of Indiana.",
          "Tree planting sounds so simple, yet its impact is profound."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a living thing that grows in earth, in water, or on other plants, usually has a stem, leaves, roots, and flowers, and produces seeds:",
        "examples": [
          "native plants and animals",
          "garden/greenhouse/indoor plants",
          "a tomato plant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "machines used in industry:",
        "examples": [
          "The industry was accused of having invested little in workers, plant, or infrastructure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a factory in which a particular product is made or power is produced:",
        "examples": [
          "Two more car-assembly plants were closed by the strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, heavy machine or vehicle used in industry, for building roads, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The sign by the roadworks said \"Slow - heavy plant crossing\".",
          "The firm's main business was plant hire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something illegal or stolen that has been put secretly in a person's clothing or among the things that belong to them to make them seem guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "He insisted the money was a plant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a plant into the ground or into a container of soil so that it will grow:",
        "examples": [
          "We planted trees and bushes in our new garden.",
          "Hyacinth bulbs planted in pots now will flower early in the spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you plant a particular area, you put plants into the ground there:",
        "examples": [
          "The plot was surrounded by a stone wall and planted with flowering trees.",
          "a densely planted garden (= one in which the plants are close together)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something firmly and strongly in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother planted himself on the sofa in front of the television.",
          "He planted a kiss on her forehead/a blow on his opponent's jaw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause an idea or story to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "That incident planted doubts about him in my mind.",
          "Who planted these rumours?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something or someone in a position secretly, especially in order to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She insisted that the drugs had been planted on her without her knowledge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a bomb somewhere so that it will explode there:",
        "examples": [
          "The bomb was planted in the station waiting room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a living thing that usually produces seeds and typically has a stem, leaves, roots, and sometimes flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "We brought a house plant as a gift when we spent the weekend with our friend Sylvia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of five kingdoms (= groups) into which living things are divided, the members of which have many cells, are unable to control their own movement, and get their energy from the light of the sun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a factory and the machinery in it used to produce or process something:",
        "examples": [
          "a manufacturing plant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something firmly in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "He planted a kiss on her forehead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To plant an idea or story is to cause it to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Defense lawyers try to plant doubts in the minds of the jurors about what actually happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something or someone in a position secretly, esp. in order to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "She insisted that the real thief had planted the evidence in her car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a seed or plant into the ground or into a container of earth so that it will grow:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve planted some trees along the back of our property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a factory or other place where goods are manufactured or resources such as energy are produced:",
        "examples": [
          "The city is considering shutting down a major power plant for environmental reasons.",
          "A series of recent plant closures has left hundreds of people out of work.",
          "industrial/manufacturing/processing plant",
          "assembly/chemical/bottling plant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large pieces of equipment and machinery that are used in manufacturing processes:",
        "examples": [
          "plant and equipment/machinery Improved market conditions worldwide are driving investments in new plant and equipment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plaque": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of metal, stone, wood, or plastic with writing on it that is attached to a wall, door, or other object:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a brass plaque outside the door listing the various dentists' names.",
          "The First Lady unveiled a commemorative plaque."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plaque on the wall of a house that shows that someone famous once lived there:",
        "examples": [
          "The blue plaque said \"Charles Darwin, biologist, lived here.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance containing bacteria that forms on the surface of teeth:",
        "examples": [
          "Bacteria attaches to the surface of teeth and forms plaque.",
          "Braces can make it difficult to remove plaque from your teeth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small raised area on a surface inside the body, often caused by a build-up of material, or this material itself:",
        "examples": [
          "In Alzheimer's disease, proteins build up and form plaques in the brain tissue.",
          "The growth of fatty plaque is linked to heart attacks and strokes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat object, often of stone or metal, with text that records information about a person, place, or event:",
        "examples": [
          "The plaque on the building pays tribute to the founder's generosity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that grows on your teeth if you do not brush them regularly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Plaque is also a substance that may grow inside the body with certain diseases:",
        "examples": [
          "About 20 companies are working on treatments for Alzheimer's that would interfere with plaque formation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plasma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the pale yellow liquid that forms 55% of human blood and contains the blood cells",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of gas with almost no electrical charge, found in the sun and other stars:",
        "examples": [
          "solar plasma",
          "plasma physics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the liquid part of blood that carries the blood cells",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plaster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that becomes hard as it dries and is used especially for spreading on walls and ceilings in order to give a smooth surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The plaster on the walls was cracked and flaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a part of your body is in plaster, it has a plaster cast around it to protect it while a broken bone repairs itself:",
        "examples": [
          "My leg was in plaster for about six weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of sticky cloth or plastic that you use to cover and protect a cut in the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "a box of waterproof plasters",
          "Put a plaster on it so that it doesn't get infected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread plaster on a surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something stick in a flat smooth layer:",
        "examples": [
          "The torrential rain had plastered her hair to her head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a surface or an object with something completely or thickly:",
        "examples": [
          "She had plastered her bedroom walls with photos of pop stars.",
          "The car was plastered with mud.",
          "The story was plastered all over (= printed so that it completely covered) the front page of the newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is used esp. for spreading on walls and ceilings because it makes a smooth, hard surface after it dries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Band-Aid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml To plaster a surface or an object with something is to cover it completely or thickly:",
        "examples": [
          "She has plastered her bedroom walls with posters of pop singers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plastered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely drunk:",
        "examples": [
          "They went out to the bars and got plastered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plastic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an artificial substance that can be shaped when soft into many different forms and has many different uses:",
        "examples": [
          "He put a sheet of plastic over the broken window.",
          "Those flowers aren't real - they're made of plastic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or business of producing plastic:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has moved into plastics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "credit cards or debit cards, rather than money in the form of notes, coins, or cheques:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd prefer a restaurant where they take plastic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of plastic:",
        "examples": [
          "a plastic bag/box/cup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "artificial or false:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate the hostesses' false cheerfulness and plastic smiles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soft enough to be changed into a new shape:",
        "examples": [
          "Clay is a very plastic material.",
          "This metal is plastic at high temperatures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any one of a group of materials made chemically and shaped into different forms for different uses:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The cover of the book is actually made of plastic, though it looks like cloth.",
          "[ C ] Plastics can be produced in the form of fibers or sheets and are used in building materials as well as in consumer goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soft enough to be shaped into different forms:",
        "examples": [
          "Clay is a plastic material."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "credit cards or other bank cards that are used to pay for things rather than using cash:",
        "examples": [
          "Most people want the convenience of paying with plastic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plastics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process or business of producing plastic:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has moved into plastics.",
          "the plastics industry",
          "She worked as an industrial nurse for a plastics company in the town where she lived.",
          "The plastics division bought up over a hundred industrial plants.",
          "Local people complained constantly about the stench from the local plastics factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business of manufacturing plastic:",
        "examples": [
          "He states that there is a great future in plastics.",
          "The plastics industry is an integral part of Wisconsin's economy.",
          "a plastics business/company/manufacturer",
          "a plastics factory/plant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things that are made from plastic:",
        "examples": [
          "They were looking to expand the consumer market for plastics.",
          "biodegradable/recycled/reinforced plastics"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat, usually round dish with a slightly raised edge that you eat from or serve food from:",
        "examples": [
          "paper/plastic/china plates",
          "a dinner/salad plate",
          "clean/dirty plates",
          "on a plate There's still lots of food on your plate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of food on a plate:",
        "examples": [
          "Stephen ate three plates of spaghetti."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of something that is hard and does not bend:",
        "examples": [
          "bony plate Thick bony plates protected the dinosaur against attack.",
          "steel plate The ship's deck is composed of steel plates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of metal with words and/or pictures on it that can be printed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat heavy object that is lifted in order to make the muscles stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "Lift the plate above your head eight times.",
          "Try holding the weights for 30 seconds and add plates as you gain strength."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture, especially in colour, in a book:",
        "examples": [
          "The three birds differ in small features (see Plate 4)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "ordinary metal with a layer of another metal on top:",
        "examples": [
          "silver plate The knives and forks are silver plate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "objects, especially plates, dishes, and cups, completely made of a valuable metal such as gold or silver:",
        "examples": [
          "The thieves got away with a large quantity of church plate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a metal object with a thin layer of another metal, especially gold or silver:",
        "examples": [
          "plate something with something We normally plate the car handles with nickel and then chrome."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat dish on which food is served or from which it is eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of food on a plate:",
        "examples": [
          "Dominic helped himself to a plate of spaghetti."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of something that is hard, does not bend, and is usually used to cover something:",
        "examples": [
          "Large, metal plates covered the trench in the roadway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the large moving layers of rock that the earth's surface is believed to be made of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a metal object with a thin layer of another metal, esp. gold or silver:",
        "examples": [
          "gold plated"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plateau": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large flat area of land that is high above sea level",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period during which there are no large changes:",
        "examples": [
          "The US death rate reached a plateau in the 1960s, before declining suddenly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach a particular level and then stay the same:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd been losing about a pound a week on my diet, but recently I've plateaued and haven't lost an ounce.",
          "The economic slowdown has caused our sales to plateau."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, flat area of land that is higher than the land around it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A plateau is also a period during which there are no big changes:",
        "examples": [
          "The crime rate in the city reached a plateau in the 1980s and then declined."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach a level and stay there, rather than rising or falling:",
        "examples": [
          "The population increase is expected to plateau in the year 2007."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level beyond which business activities, sales, profits, etc. no longer develop or increase, especially after a period of rapid growth:",
        "examples": [
          "reach/hit a plateau Do you believe that the number of people using the internet has now reached a plateau?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop developing or increasing, especially after a period of rapid growth:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts believe the market will plateau within the next five years in line with demographic trends.",
          "start/begin to plateau Sales of new cars have begun to plateau after three years of record growth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered with a thin layer of metal, especially a valuable metal such as gold or silver:",
        "examples": [
          "Gold-plated earrings are much cheaper than solid gold ones.",
          "Two silver-plated jugs stood on the counter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat, usually round dish with a slightly raised edge that you eat from or serve food from:",
        "examples": [
          "paper/plastic/china plates",
          "a dinner/salad plate",
          "clean/dirty plates",
          "on a plate There's still lots of food on your plate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of food on a plate:",
        "examples": [
          "Stephen ate three plates of spaghetti."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of something that is hard and does not bend:",
        "examples": [
          "bony plate Thick bony plates protected the dinosaur against attack.",
          "steel plate The ship's deck is composed of steel plates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of metal with words and/or pictures on it that can be printed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat heavy object that is lifted in order to make the muscles stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "Lift the plate above your head eight times.",
          "Try holding the weights for 30 seconds and add plates as you gain strength."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture, especially in colour, in a book:",
        "examples": [
          "The three birds differ in small features (see Plate 4)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "ordinary metal with a layer of another metal on top:",
        "examples": [
          "silver plate The knives and forks are silver plate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "objects, especially plates, dishes, and cups, completely made of a valuable metal such as gold or silver:",
        "examples": [
          "The thieves got away with a large quantity of church plate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a metal object with a thin layer of another metal, especially gold or silver:",
        "examples": [
          "plate something with something We normally plate the car handles with nickel and then chrome."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat dish on which food is served or from which it is eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of food on a plate:",
        "examples": [
          "Dominic helped himself to a plate of spaghetti."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of something that is hard, does not bend, and is usually used to cover something:",
        "examples": [
          "Large, metal plates covered the trench in the roadway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the large moving layers of rock that the earth's surface is believed to be made of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a metal object with a thin layer of another metal, esp. gold or silver:",
        "examples": [
          "gold plated"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "platform": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat raised area or structure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, flat raised structure at a railway station, where people get on and off trains:",
        "examples": [
          "The next train for Aberdeen will depart from platform 9."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the raised part of the floor in a large room, from which you make a speech or give a musical performance:",
        "examples": [
          "Speaker after speaker mounted/took the platform to denounce the policy.",
          "This brilliant young violinist has appeared on concert platforms all round the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who are up on a platform in order to speak to an audience:",
        "examples": [
          "An elderly lady stood up and said she had a question for the platform.",
          "The platform party (= the group on the platform) applauded loudly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style of shoe with a very thick high sole (= bottom part):",
        "examples": [
          "Flared trousers and platforms were in then.",
          "Strappy heels or even clunky retro platforms can look good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity to make your ideas or beliefs known publicly:",
        "examples": [
          "By refusing to give us a grant to make this programme, they are denying us a platform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the things that a political party promises to do if they are elected:",
        "examples": [
          "We campaigned on a platform of low taxation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type of computer system or smartphone you are using, in relation to the type of software (= computer programs) you can use on it:",
        "examples": [
          "This new personal banking software can be used with any Windows platform.",
          "Both Apple's iOS and Google's Android mobile platforms now have emoji keyboards built into their software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of shoes) having a very thick high sole (= bottom part):",
        "examples": [
          "She borrowed her mother's platform shoes.",
          "When I started high school, those huge platform sandals were all the rage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, raised area or structure:",
        "examples": [
          "We waited on the platform for the train to arrive from Boston."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Politicians’ or political parties’ platforms are the things they say they believe in and that they will achieve if they are elected:",
        "examples": [
          "He campaigned on a platform of reducing taxes and cutting the costs of government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular computer technology that can be used with some types of software programs but not with others:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies are creating standard platforms to collect and process massive amounts of data.",
          "a computer/technology/software platform CIM systems are the technology platform of this organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of communication or entertainment, for example television, radio, or the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "We are currently selling advertisements across several different platforms - web, internet phones, and multiple sections of the newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular technology that is used for broadcasting television or radio programmes:",
        "examples": [
          "The club has now set up its own television channel, aiming to launch a paid-for service on an existing broadcast platform before the year's end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of actions or ideas that forms the basis for future development:",
        "examples": [
          "a platform for sth Every euro spent on marketing and market development will provide a platform for long-term growth and profits.",
          "a strong/solid/sound platform The board believes that the group has a strong platform on which to grow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of ideas and plans that a politician or party promises to act on if elected:",
        "examples": [
          "on a platform He won a decisive victory on a platform of economic reform."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "platforms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat raised area or structure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, flat raised structure at a railway station, where people get on and off trains:",
        "examples": [
          "The next train for Aberdeen will depart from platform 9."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the raised part of the floor in a large room, from which you make a speech or give a musical performance:",
        "examples": [
          "Speaker after speaker mounted/took the platform to denounce the policy.",
          "This brilliant young violinist has appeared on concert platforms all round the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who are up on a platform in order to speak to an audience:",
        "examples": [
          "An elderly lady stood up and said she had a question for the platform.",
          "The platform party (= the group on the platform) applauded loudly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style of shoe with a very thick high sole (= bottom part):",
        "examples": [
          "Flared trousers and platforms were in then.",
          "Strappy heels or even clunky retro platforms can look good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity to make your ideas or beliefs known publicly:",
        "examples": [
          "By refusing to give us a grant to make this programme, they are denying us a platform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the things that a political party promises to do if they are elected:",
        "examples": [
          "We campaigned on a platform of low taxation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type of computer system or smartphone you are using, in relation to the type of software (= computer programs) you can use on it:",
        "examples": [
          "This new personal banking software can be used with any Windows platform.",
          "Both Apple's iOS and Google's Android mobile platforms now have emoji keyboards built into their software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of shoes) having a very thick high sole (= bottom part):",
        "examples": [
          "She borrowed her mother's platform shoes.",
          "When I started high school, those huge platform sandals were all the rage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, raised area or structure:",
        "examples": [
          "We waited on the platform for the train to arrive from Boston."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Politicians’ or political parties’ platforms are the things they say they believe in and that they will achieve if they are elected:",
        "examples": [
          "He campaigned on a platform of reducing taxes and cutting the costs of government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular computer technology that can be used with some types of software programs but not with others:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies are creating standard platforms to collect and process massive amounts of data.",
          "a computer/technology/software platform CIM systems are the technology platform of this organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of communication or entertainment, for example television, radio, or the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "We are currently selling advertisements across several different platforms - web, internet phones, and multiple sections of the newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular technology that is used for broadcasting television or radio programmes:",
        "examples": [
          "The club has now set up its own television channel, aiming to launch a paid-for service on an existing broadcast platform before the year's end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of actions or ideas that forms the basis for future development:",
        "examples": [
          "a platform for sth Every euro spent on marketing and market development will provide a platform for long-term growth and profits.",
          "a strong/solid/sound platform The board believes that the group has a strong platform on which to grow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of ideas and plans that a politician or party promises to act on if elected:",
        "examples": [
          "on a platform He won a decisive victory on a platform of economic reform."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin layer of metal, especially gold or silver, that is put on top of something:",
        "examples": [
          "gold/silver plating",
          "The gold medals have 6 grams of gold plating over a silver base."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "platinum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is an extremely valuable silver-coloured metal, used in jewellery and in industry:",
        "examples": [
          "a platinum wedding ring"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a valuable metal that is silver in color, does not react easily with other elements, and is used in jewelry and in industry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very valuable silver-grey metal that is used in industry and often traded on the commodity market:",
        "examples": [
          "Platinum rose to $1,293.50 an ounce after hitting a record $1,298.50 during the day's trading."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "platoon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small group of about ten or twelve soldiers, with a lieutenant in charge of it:",
        "examples": [
          "His platoon was ambushed.",
          "a platoon commander"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of vehicles, especially military vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "The captain was in the lead vehicle of the platoon.",
          "First there is a platoon of motorcycle outriders who will clear the streets ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of vehicles that are connected physically or using computer technology so they can travel close together in a group, as a way to save space, fuel, or money:",
        "examples": [
          "But there is still the problem of managing the formation and dispersal of platoons as cars join and leave.",
          "The non-mechanically linked vehicles move in platoon formation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two sports players, especially baseball players, who play at the same position at different times:",
        "examples": [
          "The most common platoon uses a left-handed batter against right-handed pitching and a right-handed batter against left-handed pitching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a sports team, especially in baseball, to use two players at different times at the same position, or to play at the same position as another player:",
        "examples": [
          "Bowden says he'll be platooning the two players as much as possible.",
          "The coach plans to platoon him with Ahman Green.",
          "Kotchman is now playing full time, instead of platooning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect vehicles either physically or using computer technology so they can travel close together in a group, as a way to save space, fuel, or money:",
        "examples": [
          "As drivers become comfortable with the technology and see that it is safe, they might be willing to consider platooning in their own cars.",
          "Platooning trucks has been proposed as a way of reducing energy consumption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a military unit consisting of a group of about 20 soldiers who are all members of a company",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "platter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large plate used for serving food, or a meal with one type of food served on a large plate:",
        "examples": [
          "a fish platter",
          "The waiter came out carrying a huge platter of fruit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disk in a computer that holds information and spins around:",
        "examples": [
          "A computer hard disk drive may have multiple platters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large plate used for serving food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a restaurant, a platter is a dish with a variety of foods on it:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d like the seafood platter, please."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "platters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large plate used for serving food, or a meal with one type of food served on a large plate:",
        "examples": [
          "a fish platter",
          "The waiter came out carrying a huge platter of fruit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disk in a computer that holds information and spins around:",
        "examples": [
          "A computer hard disk drive may have multiple platters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large plate used for serving food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a restaurant, a platter is a dish with a variety of foods on it:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d like the seafood platter, please."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "platypus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an Australian river mammal with a wide beak whose young are born from eggs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plausible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed:",
        "examples": [
          "a plausible explanation/excuse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A plausible person appears to be honest and telling the truth, even if they are not:",
        "examples": [
          "a plausible salesman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "possibly true; able to be believed:",
        "examples": [
          "a plausible excuse/explanation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "playback": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of playing a recording again in order to hear or see something again:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's have a playback of those last few frames."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of listening to or watching something that was previously recorded:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Each playback will sound as pure as the original."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "playbook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book containing a team's plans for a game, especially in American football:",
        "examples": [
          "That pass wasn't in their playbook.",
          "He would study his playbook en route to games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of rules, suggestions, or methods that are considered to be suitable for a particular activity, industry, job, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She followed the company's playbook to the letter.",
          "Nixon rewrote the political playbook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of rules or suggestions that are considered to be suitable for a particular activity, industry, or job:",
        "examples": [
          "Typically, outsiders are brought in to execute a specific playbook, i.e. to solve a particular problem in a particular way."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "playboy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rich man who spends his time and money on expensive things and a life of pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "a playboy lifestyle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rich man who spends his time and money on luxuries and a life of pleasure",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "playboys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rich man who spends his time and money on expensive things and a life of pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "a playboy lifestyle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rich man who spends his time and money on luxuries and a life of pleasure",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "played": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you play, especially as a child, you spend time doing an enjoyable and/or entertaining activity:",
        "examples": [
          "play with The children spent the afternoon playing with their new toys.",
          "My daughter used to play with the kids next door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take part in a game or other organized activity:",
        "examples": [
          "play something (with someone) Do you want to play cards/football (with us)?",
          "play in Irene won't be able to play in the tennis match on Saturday.",
          "play for Which team do you play for?",
          "Luke plays centre-forward (= plays in that position within the team)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete against a person or team in a game:",
        "examples": [
          "Who are the Giants playing next week?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or kick a ball in a game:",
        "examples": [
          "play something to someone He played the ball back to the goalkeeper.",
          "A good pool player takes time deciding which shot to play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in a card game) to choose a card from the ones you are holding and put it down on the table:",
        "examples": [
          "She played the ace of spades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform an entertainment or a particular character in a play, film, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "play to Scottish Opera played to full houses every night.",
          "play at I didn't realize that \"Macbeth\" was playing (= being performed) at the festival.",
          "In the movie version, Branagh played the hero."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave or pretend in a particular way, especially in order to produce a particular effect or result:",
        "examples": [
          "to play dead/dumb",
          "play host Would you mind playing host (= entertaining the guests)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deceive someone to make them laugh or in order to get an advantage over them:",
        "examples": [
          "play a joke/trick on She loves playing practical jokes on her friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "play a part in My thanks to everyone who has played a part in saving the hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform music on an instrument or instruments:",
        "examples": [
          "He learned to play the clarinet at the age of ten.",
          "[ + two objects ] Play us a song!/Play a song for us!",
          "On Radio London they play African and South American music as well as rock and pop.",
          "They could hear a jazz band playing in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause a machine to) produce sound or a picture:",
        "examples": [
          "Play the last few minutes of the video again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct or be directed over or onto something:",
        "examples": [
          "play hoses onto Firefighters played their hoses onto the base of the fire.",
          "A fountain was playing (= sending out water) in the courtyard outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something you see, such as light) to move quickly or be seen for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "play across/over/on A smile played across/over/on his lips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk money, especially on the results of races or business deals, hoping to win more money:",
        "examples": [
          "play the horses He plays the horses every Saturday.",
          "play the stock market You may well lose money if you play the stock market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "player": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes part in a game or sport:",
        "examples": [
          "Each player takes three cards.",
          "The team has many talented players."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is very involved in an activity or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a leading/key player in the reorganization of the health service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an actor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of some theatre companies:",
        "examples": [
          "the Shakespeare Players"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who plays a musical instrument:",
        "examples": [
          "a recorder/piano player"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine for playing music, sound, or pictures:",
        "examples": [
          "a CD/DVD player"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who plays a musical instrument:",
        "examples": [
          "a cello/flute player"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A player is also a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "a CD/record player"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes part in a sport or game:",
        "examples": [
          "This basketball team has a lot of talented players.",
          "fig. The company is one of the leading players (= organizations taking part) in the deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company, organization, or person that has influence within a particular activity, industry, or type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "a player in sth The organization used to be unique; today it is just another player in a cut-throat market.",
          "key/major/important player As chairman of the Finance Committee, she was a key player in the assembly's lengthy budget negotiations.",
          "global/industry player It may take another three to four years before the market stabilizes enough for global players to think about establishing new EU locations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "players": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes part in a game or sport:",
        "examples": [
          "Each player takes three cards.",
          "The team has many talented players."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is very involved in an activity or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a leading/key player in the reorganization of the health service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an actor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of some theatre companies:",
        "examples": [
          "the Shakespeare Players"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who plays a musical instrument:",
        "examples": [
          "a recorder/piano player"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine for playing music, sound, or pictures:",
        "examples": [
          "a CD/DVD player"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who plays a musical instrument:",
        "examples": [
          "a cello/flute player"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A player is also a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "a CD/record player"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes part in a sport or game:",
        "examples": [
          "This basketball team has a lot of talented players.",
          "fig. The company is one of the leading players (= organizations taking part) in the deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company, organization, or person that has influence within a particular activity, industry, or type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "a player in sth The organization used to be unique; today it is just another player in a cut-throat market.",
          "key/major/important player As chairman of the Finance Committee, she was a key player in the assembly's lengthy budget negotiations.",
          "global/industry player It may take another three to four years before the market stabilizes enough for global players to think about establishing new EU locations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "playful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "funny and not serious:",
        "examples": [
          "a playful exchange of insults",
          "He was in a playful mood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done as a form of play rather than intended seriously, or wanting to have a good time and not feeling serious:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave him a playful push.",
          "My mother was in a playful mood that day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "playfully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is funny and not serious:",
        "examples": [
          "The film is a playfully enjoyable experience.",
          "She playfully teased her brother about his love life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "playground": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area designed for children to play in outside, especially at a school or in a park",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where a particular group of people enjoy themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "This area of the coast is the playground of the rich and famous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an outside area designed for children to play in",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "playgrounds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area designed for children to play in outside, especially at a school or in a park",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where a particular group of people enjoy themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "This area of the coast is the playground of the rich and famous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an outside area designed for children to play in",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "playhouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a theatre. This is now only used in the names of theatres:",
        "examples": [
          "the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego",
          "the Edinburgh Playhouse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small structure that looks like a house, for children to play in",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small house that is a model of a real house, designed for children to play in",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a theater",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "playlist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a list of pieces of music chosen by someone to listen to on their computer, phone, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The song is on the playlist she listens to while training for half marathons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of all the pieces of music chosen to be broadcast on a radio show or radio station:",
        "examples": [
          "The song was dropped from radio playlists at the singer's request.",
          "They are looking at whether record companies are illegally trying to influence radio station's playlists to push their own artists and boost sales."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "playlists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a list of pieces of music chosen by someone to listen to on their computer, phone, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The song is on the playlist she listens to while training for half marathons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of all the pieces of music chosen to be broadcast on a radio show or radio station:",
        "examples": [
          "The song was dropped from radio playlists at the singer's request.",
          "They are looking at whether record companies are illegally trying to influence radio station's playlists to push their own artists and boost sales."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "playmate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a friend, especially another child, who a child often plays with:",
        "examples": [
          "We were childhood playmates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friend, esp. another child, with whom a child often plays:",
        "examples": [
          "We were childhood playmates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "playmates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a friend, especially another child, who a child often plays with:",
        "examples": [
          "We were childhood playmates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friend, esp. another child, with whom a child often plays:",
        "examples": [
          "We were childhood playmates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "playoff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extra game or period of play in a competition played between teams or competitors who both have the same number of points, in order to decide who wins the competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Two players are tied for first place, so they will have a one-game playoff to determine the winner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game or series of games that are played after a regular season of games (= a list of games planned ahead of time) to decide a winner :",
        "examples": [
          "the playoffs The team with the best record in each division will qualify for a spot in the playoffs.",
          "The football team qualified for its first playoff game in four years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a series of games played after the regular season to decide which teams will advance to play for the championship (= compete to be recognized as the best team):",
        "examples": [
          "the basketball playoffs",
          "a playoff game"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "playoffs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extra game or period of play in a competition played between teams or competitors who both have the same number of points, in order to decide who wins the competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Two players are tied for first place, so they will have a one-game playoff to determine the winner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game or series of games that are played after a regular season of games (= a list of games planned ahead of time) to decide a winner :",
        "examples": [
          "the playoffs The team with the best record in each division will qualify for a spot in the playoffs.",
          "The football team qualified for its first playoff game in four years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a series of games played after the regular season to decide which teams will advance to play for the championship (= compete to be recognized as the best team):",
        "examples": [
          "the basketball playoffs",
          "a playoff game"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "playroom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room intended for children to play in",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When you play, especially as a child, you spend time doing an enjoyable and/or entertaining activity:",
        "examples": [
          "play with The children spent the afternoon playing with their new toys.",
          "My daughter used to play with the kids next door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take part in a game or other organized activity:",
        "examples": [
          "play something (with someone) Do you want to play cards/football (with us)?",
          "play in Irene won't be able to play in the tennis match on Saturday.",
          "play for Which team do you play for?",
          "Luke plays centre-forward (= plays in that position within the team)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete against a person or team in a game:",
        "examples": [
          "Who are the Giants playing next week?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or kick a ball in a game:",
        "examples": [
          "play something to someone He played the ball back to the goalkeeper.",
          "A good pool player takes time deciding which shot to play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in a card game) to choose a card from the ones you are holding and put it down on the table:",
        "examples": [
          "She played the ace of spades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform an entertainment or a particular character in a play, film, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "play to Scottish Opera played to full houses every night.",
          "play at I didn't realize that \"Macbeth\" was playing (= being performed) at the festival.",
          "In the movie version, Branagh played the hero."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave or pretend in a particular way, especially in order to produce a particular effect or result:",
        "examples": [
          "to play dead/dumb",
          "play host Would you mind playing host (= entertaining the guests)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deceive someone to make them laugh or in order to get an advantage over them:",
        "examples": [
          "play a joke/trick on She loves playing practical jokes on her friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "play a part in My thanks to everyone who has played a part in saving the hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform music on an instrument or instruments:",
        "examples": [
          "He learned to play the clarinet at the age of ten.",
          "[ + two objects ] Play us a song!/Play a song for us!",
          "On Radio London they play African and South American music as well as rock and pop.",
          "They could hear a jazz band playing in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause a machine to) produce sound or a picture:",
        "examples": [
          "Play the last few minutes of the video again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct or be directed over or onto something:",
        "examples": [
          "play hoses onto Firefighters played their hoses onto the base of the fire.",
          "A fountain was playing (= sending out water) in the courtyard outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something you see, such as light) to move quickly or be seen for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "play across/over/on A smile played across/over/on his lips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk money, especially on the results of races or business deals, hoping to win more money:",
        "examples": [
          "play the horses He plays the horses every Saturday.",
          "play the stock market You may well lose money if you play the stock market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing that is intended to be acted in a theatre or on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "a radio play",
          "\"Did you see the play (= the performance of the play) on Thursday?\" \"No, I went on Wednesday night.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of taking part in a sport or a game:",
        "examples": [
          "Rain stopped play during the final of the National Tennis Championship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan or a small set of actions in a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "The new pitcher made a great play on that throw to first base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a ball or puck is in play, it is in a position where it can be hit, kicked, or thrown:",
        "examples": [
          "She managed to keep the ball in play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a ball or puck is out of play, it is not in a position where it can be hit, kicked, or thrown:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball had gone out of play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "activity that is not serious but done for enjoyment, especially when children enjoy themselves with toys and games:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids don't get much time for play in the evenings.",
          "at play We watched the children at play in the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "movement:",
        "examples": [
          "play across the play of moonlight across the water",
          "play across/on the play of emotion across/on his face"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that a rope or a structure is free to move, especially a small distance:",
        "examples": [
          "Aircraft wings are designed to have a certain amount of play in them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time doing something enjoyable or amusing:",
        "examples": [
          "The children spent the afternoon playing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take part in a game or other organized activity:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He loves playing football.",
          "[ I ] What team does she play for?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you play a person or team, you compete against them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We’re going to the stadium to see New York play Chicago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you play the ball or a shot, you hit or kick the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] In golf, you have to take time to decide how to play difficult shots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a card game, to play a card is to choose it from the ones you are holding and put it down on the table.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform as a character in a play or movie, or (of a performance) to be shown:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She played the part of a beautiful and brilliant scientist.",
          "[ I ] What’s playing at (= being shown at) the local movie theaters?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To play is also to behave or pretend in a particular way, esp. to produce an effect or result:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] Don’t play dumb with me (= pretend you don’t know anything) – you know very well what happened!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To play can mean to influence or have an effect on:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The president denied that politics played any part in his decision to appoint a woman to the Supreme Court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To play a joke on someone or play a trick on someone is to deceive someone for amusement or in order to get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "She loves to play jokes on her friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform music on an instrument, or to cause something that produces sound or a picture to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] She plays (the piano) beautifully.",
          "[ T ] I was just playing my stereo.",
          "I learned how toplay the guitar by ear (= by listening rather than by reading music)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk money, esp. on the results of races or business deals, hoping to win money:",
        "examples": [
          "He plays the stock market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a story that is intended to be acted out before people who have come to see it:",
        "examples": [
          "She starred in many Broadway plays in her career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a ball or something else is in play, it is in a position where it can be used as part of the regular action in a game or sport, and if it is out of play, it is not in such a position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She put the ball in play in midfield."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports, a play can also be a particular action or a plan for a specific set of actions:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The school football team has been practicing new plays all week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have money, time, etc. available to use:",
        "examples": [
          "Swelling tax receipts have given the government more money to play with over the last two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obey the rules of a particular system:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers should not be relegated to poverty if they work hard and play by the rules."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do things in the way that you want, rather than obeying the rules of a particular system:",
        "examples": [
          "Large multinational corporations often play by their own rules."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to be as successful as other people, companies, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm has adapted quickly to changes in the global market, leaving its rivals to play catch up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take big risks in order to achieve something that you really want:",
        "examples": [
          "The Prime Minister is playing for high stakes, at the risk of alienating public opinion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to take risks:",
        "examples": [
          "The federal government often plays it safe by funding research that is likely to succeed but may have only a slight impact.",
          "The biggest companies usually play safe and hire top legal firms from London or New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trade shares, bonds, etc., especially in order to make money quickly, rather than to invest over a longer period:",
        "examples": [
          "Spread betting companies offer an opportunity for private individuals to play the stock market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a lot of power or influence in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "His financial expertise played a major role in London City airport's development.",
          "IT had a key part to play in modernizing the organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a set of rules or laws in order to get an advantage for yourself, in a way that may not be fair:",
        "examples": [
          "If you know how to play the system, there are various legal loopholes to be exploited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do things that you know you are good at:",
        "examples": [
          "In business, you sometimes have to follow your instincts and play to your strengths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of trading shares, bonds, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Institutional investors remained on the sidelines, refusing to make any big plays until a definite announcement is made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an influence in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Many issues are at play here, including the impact on the environment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company or its shares are in play, they may be bought by other companies or shareholders:",
        "examples": [
          "In a corporate-driven deal environment, even \"untouchable\" bank stocks could be in play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to use something for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Special computer software programs were brought into play during the vote recount."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to have an influence on something:",
        "examples": [
          "New federal pension laws have come into play that could affect the retirement security of many of our employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to get control of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has been accused of making a play for online betting tax revenues."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "playtime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of time, especially during school hours, when children can play outside:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll have to stay in at playtime today, because it's raining."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "playwright": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who writes plays",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who writes plays",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plaza": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an open area or square in a town, especially in Spanish-speaking countries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of buildings including shops, designed as a single development within a town",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an open, public area in a city or town, or a group of buildings with stores, often including an open, public area:",
        "examples": [
          "New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plea": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an urgent and emotional request:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a plea for help/mercy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the answer that a person gives in court when they have been accused of committing a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr Wilson entered a plea of not guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an urgent and emotional request:",
        "examples": [
          "The president made a strong plea to Congress to vote on the health-care bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the answer that a person gives in court to the accusation of having committed a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "He received a sentence of 5 to 10 years for his guilty plea to the robbery charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement made by someone in a court of law in which they say if they are guilty of something that they are accused of:",
        "examples": [
          "a guilty/not guilty plea The guilty plea will mark the second time in eight years that the oil company has been convicted of a federal environmental crime in Alaska.",
          "a plea of guilty/not guilty She entered a plea of not guilty in federal court Friday to multiple extortion and bribery charges.",
          "enter/withdraw a plea Recent reforms will allow them to enter a plea of diminished political responsibility."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an urgent, emotional statement or request for something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was on his knees, pleading for mercy/forgiveness.",
          "She appeared on television to plead with the kidnappers.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Give us more time,\" they pleaded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a statement of what you believe to be true, especially in support of something or someone or when someone has been accused in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "The defendant pleaded not guilty/innocent to robbery with violence.",
          "They paid a high-powered attorney to plead their case (= argue for them in court).",
          "The judge ruled her unfit to plead (= to answer a legal charge) on the grounds of insanity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something as an excuse or explanation:",
        "examples": [
          "She left early, pleading pressure of work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you do not know about something:",
        "examples": [
          "He pleaded ignorance when they found the package in his suitcase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an urgent, emotional statement or request for something:",
        "examples": [
          "She appeared on television to plead for help in finding her child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an official answer to an accusation in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "to plead guilty/not guilty"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say in a court of law if you are guilty or not guilty of something that you have been accused of:",
        "examples": [
          "plead guilty/not guilty to sth They pleaded guilty to price-fixing and paid a $45 million fine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pleaded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an urgent, emotional statement or request for something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was on his knees, pleading for mercy/forgiveness.",
          "She appeared on television to plead with the kidnappers.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Give us more time,\" they pleaded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a statement of what you believe to be true, especially in support of something or someone or when someone has been accused in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "The defendant pleaded not guilty/innocent to robbery with violence.",
          "They paid a high-powered attorney to plead their case (= argue for them in court).",
          "The judge ruled her unfit to plead (= to answer a legal charge) on the grounds of insanity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something as an excuse or explanation:",
        "examples": [
          "She left early, pleading pressure of work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you do not know about something:",
        "examples": [
          "He pleaded ignorance when they found the package in his suitcase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an urgent, emotional statement or request for something:",
        "examples": [
          "She appeared on television to plead for help in finding her child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an official answer to an accusation in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "to plead guilty/not guilty"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say in a court of law if you are guilty or not guilty of something that you have been accused of:",
        "examples": [
          "plead guilty/not guilty to sth They pleaded guilty to price-fixing and paid a $45 million fine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pleading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing in an emotional way that you want something urgently:",
        "examples": [
          "I sent pleading e-mails to the IT department asking for a new computer.",
          "a pleading tone of voice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "urgent, emotional statements or requests for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Suddenly his anger turned to pleading.",
          "A kind of pleading came into her voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal written document stating the reasons for bringing a legal action against someone, or the reaction to those reasons given by the defence (= the accused person or their lawyers):",
        "examples": [
          "The case begins when the pleadings are filed with the court.",
          "He wrote in court pleadings that the federal government is pushing a ridiculous interpretation of the law."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pleads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an urgent, emotional statement or request for something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was on his knees, pleading for mercy/forgiveness.",
          "She appeared on television to plead with the kidnappers.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Give us more time,\" they pleaded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a statement of what you believe to be true, especially in support of something or someone or when someone has been accused in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "The defendant pleaded not guilty/innocent to robbery with violence.",
          "They paid a high-powered attorney to plead their case (= argue for them in court).",
          "The judge ruled her unfit to plead (= to answer a legal charge) on the grounds of insanity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something as an excuse or explanation:",
        "examples": [
          "She left early, pleading pressure of work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you do not know about something:",
        "examples": [
          "He pleaded ignorance when they found the package in his suitcase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an urgent, emotional statement or request for something:",
        "examples": [
          "She appeared on television to plead for help in finding her child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an official answer to an accusation in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "to plead guilty/not guilty"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say in a court of law if you are guilty or not guilty of something that you have been accused of:",
        "examples": [
          "plead guilty/not guilty to sth They pleaded guilty to price-fixing and paid a $45 million fine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pleas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an urgent and emotional request:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a plea for help/mercy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the answer that a person gives in court when they have been accused of committing a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Mr Wilson entered a plea of not guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an urgent and emotional request:",
        "examples": [
          "The president made a strong plea to Congress to vote on the health-care bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the answer that a person gives in court to the accusation of having committed a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "He received a sentence of 5 to 10 years for his guilty plea to the robbery charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement made by someone in a court of law in which they say if they are guilty of something that they are accused of:",
        "examples": [
          "a guilty/not guilty plea The guilty plea will mark the second time in eight years that the oil company has been convicted of a federal environmental crime in Alaska.",
          "a plea of guilty/not guilty She entered a plea of not guilty in federal court Friday to multiple extortion and bribery charges.",
          "enter/withdraw a plea Recent reforms will allow them to enter a plea of diminished political responsibility."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pleasant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or easy to like:",
        "examples": [
          "a pleasant climate/smile/person",
          "a pleasant day/surprise",
          "Harold did his best to be pleasant to the old man.",
          "It was pleasant to sit down after standing for hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "enjoyable or attractive, or (of a person) friendly and easy to like:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent a pleasant afternoon at the beach.",
          "She had a pleasant manner and was popular with everyone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pleasantly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or easy to like:",
        "examples": [
          "They treated me pleasantly enough.",
          "Jacqui was pleasantly surprised to get a B in history."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pleasantries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a polite and often slightly humorous remark, usually made to help other people feel relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "After exchanging pleasantries, the delegation revealed the purpose of their visit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a polite remark, usually made by people when they first meet to show they are friendly:",
        "examples": [
          "The officials shook hands and exchanged pleasantries about the weather before getting down to business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pleased": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happy or satisfied:",
        "examples": [
          "a pleased expression/smile",
          "Are you pleased about John's promotion?",
          "We're so pleased that you're able to come to the wedding.",
          "I'm really pleased with your work this term.",
          "I'm pleased to hear you're feeling better."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very willing to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "only too pleased to do something I'm only too (= very) pleased to help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happy or satisfied:",
        "examples": [
          "a pleased expression",
          "Mom was not pleased when she saw my grades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person may say (I’m) pleased to meet you as a polite way of greeting someone when they meet for the first time.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pleases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to make a request more polite:",
        "examples": [
          "Could I have two coffees and a tea, please?",
          "Please remember to close the windows before you leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to add force to a request or demand:",
        "examples": [
          "Please, David, put the knife down.",
          "Oh, please. Do shut up!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used especially by children to a teacher or other adult in order to get their attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Please, Miss, I know the answer!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when accepting something politely or enthusiastically:",
        "examples": [
          "\"More potatoes?\" \"Please.\"",
          "\"May I bring my husband?\" \"Please do.\"",
          "\"Would you like dessert?\" \"Oh, yes please.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel happy or satisfied, or to give someone pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "I only got married to please my parents.",
          "He was always a good boy, very friendly and eager to please.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] It always pleases me to see a well-designed book!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want, like, or choose, when used with words such as \"whatever\", \"whoever\", and \"anywhere\":",
        "examples": [
          "She thinks she can just do whatever/as she pleases.",
          "I shall go out with whoever I please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express surprise and anger:",
        "examples": [
          "They want £200, if you please, just to replace a couple of broken windows!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to make a request more polite:",
        "examples": [
          "Take your seats, ladies and gentlemen, if you please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "commonly used in order to make a request more polite, or, sometimes, to make it stronger or urgent:",
        "examples": [
          "Could I please have some ketchup for my hamburger?",
          "Please be sure to take all your personal belongings when you leave the train.",
          "Please do as I say and don’t ask questions.",
          "\"Would you like some more salad?\" \"Please (= yes, I would).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel happy or satisfied, or to give someone pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] He did what he could to please her, but she was hard to please.",
          "[ T ] I’m pleased to report that sales have increased by 15%.",
          "[ I ] She’ll listen to what you say, but in the end she’ll do as/what she pleases (= what she wants to do)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pleasing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "giving a feeling of satisfaction or enjoyment:",
        "examples": [
          "a pleasing performance",
          "The music was very pleasing to the ear (= to listen to).",
          "It was pleasing to know that the presentation had gone so well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving a feeling of satisfaction or enjoyment:",
        "examples": [
          "a pleasing performance/design"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pleasurable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "a pleasurable evening/meal",
          "a pleasurable sensation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotels were not so good, but on the whole the trip was a pleasurable experience."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pleasure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "enjoyment, happiness, or satisfaction, or something that gives this:",
        "examples": [
          "His visits gave his grandparents such pleasure.",
          "Taking pleasure in simple things will help you relax.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It was such a pleasure to meet you.",
          "He wrote an article on the pleasures and pains of camping.",
          "Coffee is one of my few pleasures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction, or something that produces this feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The boy’s visits gave his grandparents a great deal of pleasure.",
          "[ C usually sing ] It’s always a pleasure to see you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pleasures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "enjoyment, happiness, or satisfaction, or something that gives this:",
        "examples": [
          "His visits gave his grandparents such pleasure.",
          "Taking pleasure in simple things will help you relax.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It was such a pleasure to meet you.",
          "He wrote an article on the pleasures and pains of camping.",
          "Coffee is one of my few pleasures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction, or something that produces this feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The boy’s visits gave his grandparents a great deal of pleasure.",
          "[ C usually sing ] It’s always a pleasure to see you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of plead",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pledge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious or formal promise, especially one to give money or to be a friend, or something that you give as a sign that you will keep a promise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] All the candidates have given/made pledges not to raise taxes if they are elected.",
          "Thousands of people made pledges (= promised to give money) to the charity campaign.",
          "I give you this ring as a pledge of my everlasting love for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a serious or formal promise to give or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "We are asking people to pledge their support for our campaign.",
          "If you join the armed forces, you have to pledge allegiance to your country.",
          "So far, £50,000 has been pledged (= people have promised to pay this amount) in response to the appeal.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Both sides have pledged to end the fighting.",
          "I've been pledged to secrecy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal promise, or something that is given as a sign that you will keep a promise:",
        "examples": [
          "a pledge of friendship",
          "The telethon raised $150,000 in pledges for leukemia research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a formal promise to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "pledge to do sth The UK chief executive has pledged to slash costs by £150m a year by 2014.",
          "pledge $32m/£100,000, etc. to/for sth EU leaders pledged $1.2 billion to the region over the next 18 months.",
          "pledge that sth He pledged that a reduction in the burden of taxation will become the central economic objective of the government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something valuable to a person or organization that has lent you money, which they can keep if you fail to pay back the loan:",
        "examples": [
          "pledge sth as collateral/security Shares are frequently pledged as collateral for loans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal promise to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "a campaign/election/manifesto pledge",
          "a pledge to do sth Analysts warn that OPEC's pledge to ramp up oil production in order to ease record crude prices will not have the desired effect.",
          "make/honour/sign a pledge Campaigners have accused Congress of failing to honour its US funding pledges.",
          "a pledge that sth Their goal of increasing electricity production from renewables by 40% has been reinforced by a pledge that they will not support further development of nuclear power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something valuable that is given to a person or organization that has lent you money, which they can keep if you fail to pay back the loan:",
        "examples": [
          "Serious financial irregularities took place, including the pledge of already paid-for securities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pledged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a serious or formal promise to give or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "We are asking people to pledge their support for our campaign.",
          "If you join the armed forces, you have to pledge allegiance to your country.",
          "So far, £50,000 has been pledged (= people have promised to pay this amount) in response to the appeal.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Both sides have pledged to end the fighting.",
          "I've been pledged to secrecy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pledges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious or formal promise, especially one to give money or to be a friend, or something that you give as a sign that you will keep a promise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] All the candidates have given/made pledges not to raise taxes if they are elected.",
          "Thousands of people made pledges (= promised to give money) to the charity campaign.",
          "I give you this ring as a pledge of my everlasting love for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a serious or formal promise to give or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "We are asking people to pledge their support for our campaign.",
          "If you join the armed forces, you have to pledge allegiance to your country.",
          "So far, £50,000 has been pledged (= people have promised to pay this amount) in response to the appeal.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Both sides have pledged to end the fighting.",
          "I've been pledged to secrecy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal promise, or something that is given as a sign that you will keep a promise:",
        "examples": [
          "a pledge of friendship",
          "The telethon raised $150,000 in pledges for leukemia research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a formal promise to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "pledge to do sth The UK chief executive has pledged to slash costs by £150m a year by 2014.",
          "pledge $32m/£100,000, etc. to/for sth EU leaders pledged $1.2 billion to the region over the next 18 months.",
          "pledge that sth He pledged that a reduction in the burden of taxation will become the central economic objective of the government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something valuable to a person or organization that has lent you money, which they can keep if you fail to pay back the loan:",
        "examples": [
          "pledge sth as collateral/security Shares are frequently pledged as collateral for loans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal promise to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "a campaign/election/manifesto pledge",
          "a pledge to do sth Analysts warn that OPEC's pledge to ramp up oil production in order to ease record crude prices will not have the desired effect.",
          "make/honour/sign a pledge Campaigners have accused Congress of failing to honour its US funding pledges.",
          "a pledge that sth Their goal of increasing electricity production from renewables by 40% has been reinforced by a pledge that they will not support further development of nuclear power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something valuable that is given to a person or organization that has lent you money, which they can keep if you fail to pay back the loan:",
        "examples": [
          "Serious financial irregularities took place, including the pledge of already paid-for securities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pledging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a serious or formal promise to give or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "We are asking people to pledge their support for our campaign.",
          "If you join the armed forces, you have to pledge allegiance to your country.",
          "So far, £50,000 has been pledged (= people have promised to pay this amount) in response to the appeal.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Both sides have pledged to end the fighting.",
          "I've been pledged to secrecy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plentiful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is plentiful, there is a lot of it available:",
        "examples": [
          "Strawberries are plentiful in the summer.",
          "I took a plentiful supply of games to keep the children amused."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plenty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the state of having) enough or more than enough, or a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Would you like some more wine?\" \"No thanks, I've had plenty.\"",
          "Don't grab at the balloons, children - there are plenty for everyone.",
          "We've got plenty of time before we need to leave for the airport.",
          "They've always had plenty of money.",
          "There's plenty to do here.",
          "US informal This car cost me plenty (= a lot of money).",
          "There's plenty more beer in the fridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount or supply that is enough or more than enough, or a large number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "This car has plenty of power.",
          "I didn’t eat them all – there’s plenty left for you.",
          "infml This car cost me plenty (= a lot of money).",
          "Have another sandwich – there’s plenty more where that came from (= a lot more available)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pliers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small tool with two handles for holding or pulling small things like nails, or for cutting wire:",
        "examples": [
          "Pass me that pair of pliers, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small tool used for pulling, holding, or cutting that has two handles that you press together in order to bring together two specially shaped pieces of metal at the other end",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant condition, especially a serious, sad, or difficult one:",
        "examples": [
          "the plight of the poor/homeless",
          "Few of us can be unmoved by the plight of the refugees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (promise to) marry:",
        "examples": [
          "What could be more romantic than plighting your troth on a deserted beach?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant condition, esp. a serious, sad, or difficult one:",
        "examples": [
          "My problems aren’t much compared with the plight of the storm victims."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft sound like that of something solid dropping lightly into a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "The stone fell into the water with a plop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sit down or land heavily or without taking care, or to put something down without taking care:",
        "examples": [
          "He came and plopped down next to me.",
          "Lynn plopped a paper cup down beside her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall with a soft sound:",
        "examples": [
          "I noticed drops of water plopping onto the carpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with a soft sound like that of something solid dropping lightly into a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Her earring went plop into the soup.",
          "The egg tumbled to the edge of the plate and fell plop to the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft sound like that of something dropping lightly into a liquid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sit down or land heavily, or to put something down heavily without taking care:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He came over and plopped down next to me.",
          "[ T ] He plopped the sandwich into the pan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plopping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft sound like that of something solid dropping lightly into a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "The stone fell into the water with a plop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sit down or land heavily or without taking care, or to put something down without taking care:",
        "examples": [
          "He came and plopped down next to me.",
          "Lynn plopped a paper cup down beside her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall with a soft sound:",
        "examples": [
          "I noticed drops of water plopping onto the carpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with a soft sound like that of something solid dropping lightly into a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Her earring went plop into the soup.",
          "The egg tumbled to the edge of the plate and fell plop to the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft sound like that of something dropping lightly into a liquid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sit down or land heavily, or to put something down heavily without taking care:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He came over and plopped down next to me.",
          "[ T ] He plopped the sandwich into the pan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the story of a book, film, play, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie has a very simple plot.",
          "The plots of his books are basically all the same."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a secret plan made by several people to do something that is wrong, harmful, or not legal, especially to do damage to a person or a government:",
        "examples": [
          "The plot was discovered before it was carried out.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The police have foiled a plot to assassinate the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of land that has been marked or measured for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a vegetable plot",
          "There are several plots of land for sale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a diagram or chart",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark or draw something on a piece of paper or a map",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make marks to show the position, movement, or development of something, usually in the form of lines or curves between a series of points on a map or piece of paper:",
        "examples": [
          "Radar operators plotted the course of the incoming missile.",
          "We've plotted our projected costs for the coming year, and they show a big increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a secret plan to do something wrong, harmful, or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "The army is plotting the overthrow of the government.",
          "I can't believe that he's plotting against his own father.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They're plotting (together) to take over the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a secret plan to do something funny or enjoyable to or for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] They're plotting to play a trick on their brother.",
          "He's plotting a surprise party for his wife's birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write the plot for something:",
        "examples": [
          "So far I've only plotted (out) the story in a rough form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a secret plan to do something that is wrong, harmful, or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "The police discovered a plot to rob the bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the plan or main story of a book, film, play, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel has a complicated plot that is sometimes difficult to follow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of land that has been marked or measured for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a garden plot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark a paper or use a computer to show the position of a number or represent a solution to an equation (= mathematical statement) and create a graph (= drawing)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "To plot something is also to mark or draw lines showing a route on a piece of paper or a map, or to put numbers on a piece of paper to show how amounts are related:",
        "examples": [
          "He plotted a course between Hawaii and Tahiti.",
          "We measured and plotted the amounts of chemicals that were released in the countryside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of land that is intended for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The building plot was valued at £160,000.",
          "We are planning to develop a plot of land adjacent to the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark or draw something on a piece of paper or a map:",
        "examples": [
          "The software system makes it possible to plot the exact location of sales vehicles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make marks to show the position, movement, or development of something, usually in the form of lines or curves between a series of points on a piece of paper:",
        "examples": [
          "We provide a two-dimensional graph where you can plot the current location of your organization and then identify the desired point to which you would like the organization to move."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a secret plan to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The French building materials giant is plotting a £3bn bid for the troubled UK cement maker."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the story of a book, film, play, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie has a very simple plot.",
          "The plots of his books are basically all the same."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a secret plan made by several people to do something that is wrong, harmful, or not legal, especially to do damage to a person or a government:",
        "examples": [
          "The plot was discovered before it was carried out.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The police have foiled a plot to assassinate the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of land that has been marked or measured for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a vegetable plot",
          "There are several plots of land for sale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a diagram or chart",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark or draw something on a piece of paper or a map",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make marks to show the position, movement, or development of something, usually in the form of lines or curves between a series of points on a map or piece of paper:",
        "examples": [
          "Radar operators plotted the course of the incoming missile.",
          "We've plotted our projected costs for the coming year, and they show a big increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a secret plan to do something wrong, harmful, or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "The army is plotting the overthrow of the government.",
          "I can't believe that he's plotting against his own father.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They're plotting (together) to take over the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a secret plan to do something funny or enjoyable to or for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] They're plotting to play a trick on their brother.",
          "He's plotting a surprise party for his wife's birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write the plot for something:",
        "examples": [
          "So far I've only plotted (out) the story in a rough form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a secret plan to do something that is wrong, harmful, or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "The police discovered a plot to rob the bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the plan or main story of a book, film, play, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel has a complicated plot that is sometimes difficult to follow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of land that has been marked or measured for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a garden plot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark a paper or use a computer to show the position of a number or represent a solution to an equation (= mathematical statement) and create a graph (= drawing)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "To plot something is also to mark or draw lines showing a route on a piece of paper or a map, or to put numbers on a piece of paper to show how amounts are related:",
        "examples": [
          "He plotted a course between Hawaii and Tahiti.",
          "We measured and plotted the amounts of chemicals that were released in the countryside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of land that is intended for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The building plot was valued at £160,000.",
          "We are planning to develop a plot of land adjacent to the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark or draw something on a piece of paper or a map:",
        "examples": [
          "The software system makes it possible to plot the exact location of sales vehicles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make marks to show the position, movement, or development of something, usually in the form of lines or curves between a series of points on a piece of paper:",
        "examples": [
          "We provide a two-dimensional graph where you can plot the current location of your organization and then identify the desired point to which you would like the organization to move."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a secret plan to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The French building materials giant is plotting a £3bn bid for the troubled UK cement maker."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plotted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plotting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large farming tool with blades that dig into the earth, or a large, curved blade fixed to the front of a vehicle that moves snow or sand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force your way, or to advance slowly although it is difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] His truck left the road and plowed through some small trees.",
          "[ T ] He picked the book up again and plowed his way through two more chapters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invest money in a business to make it successful:",
        "examples": [
          "If we’re hit by higher taxes, we’ll have a little less to plow back into the business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig into the earth with a large farming tool to make the earth ready for planting, or to move snow or sand away from an area with a large, curved blade fixed to the front of a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] It rained so much I thought I’d have to plow the crops under.",
          "[ I ] I won’t be able to drive to the store until they plow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plowed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plowing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large farming tool with blades that dig into the earth, or a large, curved blade fixed to the front of a vehicle that moves snow or sand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force your way, or to advance slowly although it is difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] His truck left the road and plowed through some small trees.",
          "[ T ] He picked the book up again and plowed his way through two more chapters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invest money in a business to make it successful:",
        "examples": [
          "If we’re hit by higher taxes, we’ll have a little less to plow back into the business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig into the earth with a large farming tool to make the earth ready for planting, or to move snow or sand away from an area with a large, curved blade fixed to the front of a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] It rained so much I thought I’d have to plow the crops under.",
          "[ I ] I won’t be able to drive to the store until they plow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large farming tool with blades that dig into the earth, or a large, curved blade fixed to the front of a vehicle that moves snow or sand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force your way, or to advance slowly although it is difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] His truck left the road and plowed through some small trees.",
          "[ T ] He picked the book up again and plowed his way through two more chapters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invest money in a business to make it successful:",
        "examples": [
          "If we’re hit by higher taxes, we’ll have a little less to plow back into the business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig into the earth with a large farming tool to make the earth ready for planting, or to move snow or sand away from an area with a large, curved blade fixed to the front of a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] It rained so much I thought I’d have to plow the crops under.",
          "[ I ] I won’t be able to drive to the store until they plow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ploy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is done or said in order to get an advantage, often dishonestly:",
        "examples": [
          "There are various ploys we can use if necessary.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He only said he had a meeting as a ploy to get her to leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is done or said, often dishonestly, in order to get an advantage; a trick:",
        "examples": [
          "a marketing ploy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pluck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pull something, especially with a sudden movement, in order to remove it:",
        "examples": [
          "Caged birds sometimes pluck out their breast feathers.",
          "He plucked the letter from/out of my hand, and ran off with it.",
          "Do you pluck your eyebrows (= remove some of the hairs from them to give them a better shape)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the feathers from a chicken or other bird so that it can be cooked and eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone suddenly from a situation that is ordinary:",
        "examples": [
          "He was plucked from obscurity to star in the film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone quickly from a dangerous or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The last passengers were plucked from the ship just seconds before it sank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect flowers by breaking or cutting their stems; pick",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull and then release the strings of a musical instrument with your finger to play notes:",
        "examples": [
          "He sat on the bed, idly plucking (at) the strings of his guitar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "courage and a strong wish to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "She showed a lot of pluck in standing up to her boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something, esp. with a sudden movement:",
        "examples": [
          "Astronauts plan to use the shuttle’s robot arm to pluck the satellite out of space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you pluck something, you remove hair or feathers from it by pulling:",
        "examples": [
          "She plucked her eyebrows.",
          "I don’t think I could pluck a chicken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull at something with your fingers and then release it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Jenkins’s idea of swinging is plucking violins.",
          "[ I ] fig. Her stories are designed to pluck at your heartstrings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bravery and a strong desire to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "Her 80-plus years have not dulled her pluck."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plucked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull something, especially with a sudden movement, in order to remove it:",
        "examples": [
          "Caged birds sometimes pluck out their breast feathers.",
          "He plucked the letter from/out of my hand, and ran off with it.",
          "Do you pluck your eyebrows (= remove some of the hairs from them to give them a better shape)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the feathers from a chicken or other bird so that it can be cooked and eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone suddenly from a situation that is ordinary:",
        "examples": [
          "He was plucked from obscurity to star in the film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone quickly from a dangerous or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The last passengers were plucked from the ship just seconds before it sank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect flowers by breaking or cutting their stems; pick",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull and then release the strings of a musical instrument with your finger to play notes:",
        "examples": [
          "He sat on the bed, idly plucking (at) the strings of his guitar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plucking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull something, especially with a sudden movement, in order to remove it:",
        "examples": [
          "Caged birds sometimes pluck out their breast feathers.",
          "He plucked the letter from/out of my hand, and ran off with it.",
          "Do you pluck your eyebrows (= remove some of the hairs from them to give them a better shape)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the feathers from a chicken or other bird so that it can be cooked and eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone suddenly from a situation that is ordinary:",
        "examples": [
          "He was plucked from obscurity to star in the film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone quickly from a dangerous or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The last passengers were plucked from the ship just seconds before it sank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect flowers by breaking or cutting their stems; pick",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull and then release the strings of a musical instrument with your finger to play notes:",
        "examples": [
          "He sat on the bed, idly plucking (at) the strings of his guitar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plucks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pull something, especially with a sudden movement, in order to remove it:",
        "examples": [
          "Caged birds sometimes pluck out their breast feathers.",
          "He plucked the letter from/out of my hand, and ran off with it.",
          "Do you pluck your eyebrows (= remove some of the hairs from them to give them a better shape)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the feathers from a chicken or other bird so that it can be cooked and eaten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone suddenly from a situation that is ordinary:",
        "examples": [
          "He was plucked from obscurity to star in the film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone quickly from a dangerous or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The last passengers were plucked from the ship just seconds before it sank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect flowers by breaking or cutting their stems; pick",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull and then release the strings of a musical instrument with your finger to play notes:",
        "examples": [
          "He sat on the bed, idly plucking (at) the strings of his guitar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "courage and a strong wish to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "She showed a lot of pluck in standing up to her boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something, esp. with a sudden movement:",
        "examples": [
          "Astronauts plan to use the shuttle’s robot arm to pluck the satellite out of space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you pluck something, you remove hair or feathers from it by pulling:",
        "examples": [
          "She plucked her eyebrows.",
          "I don’t think I could pluck a chicken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull at something with your fingers and then release it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Jenkins’s idea of swinging is plucking violins.",
          "[ I ] fig. Her stories are designed to pluck at your heartstrings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bravery and a strong desire to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "Her 80-plus years have not dulled her pluck."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plucky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "brave:",
        "examples": [
          "It was plucky of you to chase after the burglar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "brave:",
        "examples": [
          "Terriers are plucky little dogs with independent spirits and reckless courage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plug": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small plastic or rubber object with two or three metal pins, attached to the end of a wire on a piece of electrical equipment and pushed into a special opening in a wall to connect the equipment to a supply of electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "a three-pin/two-pin plug",
          "to fit/change a plug",
          "If a plug is wired incorrectly, it can be dangerous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electric socket:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there a plug in the bedroom that I can use for my hairdryer?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal pin at the end of a long wire joined to a piece of electrical equipment and used to connect it to another piece of electrical equipment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of rubber, plastic, wood, etc. that fits into a hole in order to close it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round piece of rubber or plastic that fits into the hole in a sink or a bath:",
        "examples": [
          "a bath plug",
          "Put the plug in the sink and run some water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of plastic or wood that you put into a hole in a wall before putting a screw into it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of material such as cotton wool, twisted or pressed tightly so it is firm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small, young plant in a small amount of soil, often sold in a container with sections that each contain a plant:",
        "examples": [
          "You can raise seed as plugs this summer and introduce the plants into the garden in the autumn.",
          "Look out for plug plants in garden centres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of telling people publicly about a product, event, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She never misses an opportunity to get in a plug for her new film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advertise something by talking about it a lot or praising it, especially on the radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "That interview was just a way for him to plug his new book.",
          "They're plugging this new chocolate bar everywhere at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shoot someone with a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "Sure, boss, we plugged the guy (full of lead)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill a hole with a piece of suitable material:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you plugged that leak (= stopped it by filling the hole) in the pipe?",
          "My nose was bleeding and I plugged it with cotton wool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small plastic or rubber device with metal pins that connects the end of a wire on a piece of electrical equipment to a supply of electricity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A plug is also a spark plug",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of esp. rubber or plastic that fits into a hole in order to block it:",
        "examples": [
          "I was trying to fill the bathtub, but Matthew kept pulling out the plug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advertisement for something by someone talking about it or praising it, esp. on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "He took the opportunity to put in a plug for his new book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advertise something by talking about it or praising it, esp. on television or radio",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attach electrical equipment to a supply of electricity with a plug :",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] All you have to do is plug in the computer.",
          "[ T ] I’d like to plug the stereo into that outlet.",
          "[ I ] These systems plug into TV sets and run games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent water or other liquid from coming through a hole by covering the hole:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers finished plugging the hole in the dam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of advertising a product, event, etc. by talking about it or praising it, especially on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "put in a plug for sth He put in a plug for the company's Casino Night fundraiser.",
          "give a plug to sth I'd like to give a little plug to a movie that we have that's coming out pretty soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring a business project, plan, etc. to an end, especially by taking away financial support:",
        "examples": [
          "We lost all the shares when the company's bankers pulled the plug in February 2011.",
          "Plans to sell its property division collapsed yesterday after the private equity group pulled the plug on a $50m management buyout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advertise a product, event, etc. by talking about it or praising it, especially on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "During the interview she took the opportunity to plug her new book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide something that is needed, because there is not enough:",
        "examples": [
          "plug a deficit/gap/hole None of these measures are going to plug the gap caused by falling sales and dismal global markets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plugged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plugging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plugs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small plastic or rubber object with two or three metal pins, attached to the end of a wire on a piece of electrical equipment and pushed into a special opening in a wall to connect the equipment to a supply of electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "a three-pin/two-pin plug",
          "to fit/change a plug",
          "If a plug is wired incorrectly, it can be dangerous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electric socket:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there a plug in the bedroom that I can use for my hairdryer?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal pin at the end of a long wire joined to a piece of electrical equipment and used to connect it to another piece of electrical equipment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of rubber, plastic, wood, etc. that fits into a hole in order to close it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round piece of rubber or plastic that fits into the hole in a sink or a bath:",
        "examples": [
          "a bath plug",
          "Put the plug in the sink and run some water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of plastic or wood that you put into a hole in a wall before putting a screw into it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of material such as cotton wool, twisted or pressed tightly so it is firm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small, young plant in a small amount of soil, often sold in a container with sections that each contain a plant:",
        "examples": [
          "You can raise seed as plugs this summer and introduce the plants into the garden in the autumn.",
          "Look out for plug plants in garden centres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of telling people publicly about a product, event, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She never misses an opportunity to get in a plug for her new film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advertise something by talking about it a lot or praising it, especially on the radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "That interview was just a way for him to plug his new book.",
          "They're plugging this new chocolate bar everywhere at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shoot someone with a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "Sure, boss, we plugged the guy (full of lead)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill a hole with a piece of suitable material:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you plugged that leak (= stopped it by filling the hole) in the pipe?",
          "My nose was bleeding and I plugged it with cotton wool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small plastic or rubber device with metal pins that connects the end of a wire on a piece of electrical equipment to a supply of electricity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A plug is also a spark plug",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of esp. rubber or plastic that fits into a hole in order to block it:",
        "examples": [
          "I was trying to fill the bathtub, but Matthew kept pulling out the plug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advertisement for something by someone talking about it or praising it, esp. on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "He took the opportunity to put in a plug for his new book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advertise something by talking about it or praising it, esp. on television or radio",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attach electrical equipment to a supply of electricity with a plug :",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] All you have to do is plug in the computer.",
          "[ T ] I’d like to plug the stereo into that outlet.",
          "[ I ] These systems plug into TV sets and run games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent water or other liquid from coming through a hole by covering the hole:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers finished plugging the hole in the dam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of advertising a product, event, etc. by talking about it or praising it, especially on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "put in a plug for sth He put in a plug for the company's Casino Night fundraiser.",
          "give a plug to sth I'd like to give a little plug to a movie that we have that's coming out pretty soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring a business project, plan, etc. to an end, especially by taking away financial support:",
        "examples": [
          "We lost all the shares when the company's bankers pulled the plug in February 2011.",
          "Plans to sell its property division collapsed yesterday after the private equity group pulled the plug on a $50m management buyout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advertise a product, event, etc. by talking about it or praising it, especially on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "During the interview she took the opportunity to plug her new book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide something that is needed, because there is not enough:",
        "examples": [
          "plug a deficit/gap/hole None of these measures are going to plug the gap caused by falling sales and dismal global markets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, round fruit with a thin, smooth, red, purple, or yellow skin, sweet, soft flesh, and a single large, hard seed; the tree on which this fruit grows:",
        "examples": [
          "plum jam",
          "a plum tree",
          "Grandad planted a lot of fruit trees, including gooseberry, blackcurrant, plum, and loganberry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good and worth having:",
        "examples": [
          "How did you manage to get such a plum job?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a dark reddish-purple colour:",
        "examples": [
          "a plum-coloured dress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round fruit with a smooth, usually red-purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very good and worth having",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plumb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to supply a building or a device with water pipes, or to connect a building or a device to a water pipe:",
        "examples": [
          "We've discovered that our house isn't plumbed properly.",
          "plumb something into something I think we can plumb the new bath into the existing pipes.",
          "plumb something in Have you plumbed the dishwasher in yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to measure how deep something is, especially water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand or discover all about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Now that she had begun, she wanted to plumb her own childhood further."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel is plumb in the middle of the town.",
          "He hit me plumb on the nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "I plumb forgot your birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exactly straight, usually describing a vertical surface or line:",
        "examples": [
          "When you hang a door, you need to make sure that it is both level and plumb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not straight vertically:",
        "examples": [
          "The external wall is out of plumb by half a metre."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plumbed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply a building or a device with water pipes, or to connect a building or a device to a water pipe:",
        "examples": [
          "We've discovered that our house isn't plumbed properly.",
          "plumb something into something I think we can plumb the new bath into the existing pipes.",
          "plumb something in Have you plumbed the dishwasher in yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to measure how deep something is, especially water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand or discover all about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Now that she had begun, she wanted to plumb her own childhood further."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plumber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to supply and connect or repair water pipes, baths, toilets, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "When is the plumber coming to repair the burst pipe?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to supply, connect, and repair water pipes and devices",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plumbers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to supply and connect or repair water pipes, baths, toilets, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "When is the plumber coming to repair the burst pipe?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to supply, connect, and repair water pipes and devices",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plumbing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the water pipes and similar systems in a building:",
        "examples": [
          "There's something wrong with the plumbing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work of connecting water and other pipes in a building:",
        "examples": [
          "We did all the plumbing (work) in our house ourselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of pipes and other devices that carry water in a building:",
        "examples": [
          "bathroom plumbing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system that allows information, money, etc. to move easily from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Efficient banks are an essential part of the financial plumbing of any developing country.",
          "Cisco's products are largely invisible, but form part of the basic plumbing of the internet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plume": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large feather:",
        "examples": [
          "fans made of ostrich plumes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decoration that looks like several large feathers tied together, worn by soldiers on their hats or attached to horses' heads:",
        "examples": [
          "The coffin was drawn by horses with black plumes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall, thin mass of smoke, dust, or similar substance that rises up into the air:",
        "examples": [
          "After the explosion, a plume of smoke could be seen in the sky for miles around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, large feather:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a hat with a tall white plume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A plume of something like smoke, steam, or dust is a long mass of it that rises up into the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "A black plume of smoke rose from the ship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plummet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fall very quickly and suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "House prices have plummeted in recent months.",
          "Several large rocks were sent plummeting down the mountain.",
          "She plummeted to the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall very quickly and suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "Temperatures plummeted last night.",
          "The parachute failed to open and he plummeted to the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go down in amount or value very quickly and suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "House prices have plummeted in recent months.",
          "plummet (by) sth First-half advertising revenues plummeted 13%, compared with the same period a year ago.",
          "plummet to sth The food retailer's shares plummeted 17.5p to 227.5p."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and large reduction in value or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "a plummet in sth The petrol retailer denies its 25% dividend hike is to prop up the shares after a plummet in the price from 270p to 118p."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plummeting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall very quickly and suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "House prices have plummeted in recent months.",
          "Several large rocks were sent plummeting down the mountain.",
          "She plummeted to the ground."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plump": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a pleasantly soft, rounded body or shape:",
        "examples": [
          "a nice plump chicken",
          "plump juicy grapes",
          "a child with plump rosy cheeks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "polite word for fat:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got rather plump since I last saw him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shake and push something to make it round and soft:",
        "examples": [
          "My aunt was busy straightening furniture and plumping cushions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a soft, rounded shape; slightly fat:",
        "examples": [
          "plump hands",
          "a plump, middle-aged woman",
          "The berries are plump and juicy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shake or pat something to make it bigger, rounder, and softer:",
        "examples": [
          "The nurse plumped the pillows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plums": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, round fruit with a thin, smooth, red, purple, or yellow skin, sweet, soft flesh, and a single large, hard seed; the tree on which this fruit grows:",
        "examples": [
          "plum jam",
          "a plum tree",
          "Grandad planted a lot of fruit trees, including gooseberry, blackcurrant, plum, and loganberry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good and worth having:",
        "examples": [
          "How did you manage to get such a plum job?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a dark reddish-purple colour:",
        "examples": [
          "a plum-coloured dress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round fruit with a smooth, usually red-purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very good and worth having",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plunder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to steal goods violently from a place, especially during a war:",
        "examples": [
          "After the president fled the country, the palace was plundered by soldiers.",
          "Tragically, the graves were plundered and the contents scattered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal or remove something precious from something, in a way that does not consider moral laws or is more severe than it needs to be:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone has been plundering funds from the company.",
          "The future of our planet is in danger if we continue to plunder its resources as we do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when goods are stolen from a place, especially violently or during a war, or these stolen goods:",
        "examples": [
          "Residents in the villages under attack have been unable to protect their homes from plunder.",
          "The thieves hid their plunder in the woodshed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something is taken in a way that is not morally right or is too extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to put a stop to the plunder of the rain forest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal goods forcefully from a place, esp. during a war:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] After the battle the soldiers began looting and plundering.",
          "[ T ] fig. He plundered (= took from) his ballet scores in writing his later operas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal or take large amounts of money or goods from a place:",
        "examples": [
          "A lawsuit is being launched against him claiming that he and his associates have plundered more than $300m from the company over the years.",
          "Years of military rule have plundered the nation's wealth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of stealing or taking large amounts of money or goods from a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Small firms are often seen as ripe for plunder.",
          "corporate/economic/financial plunder"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plunge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause someone or something to) move or fall suddenly and often a long way forward, down, or into something:",
        "examples": [
          "We ran down to the beach and plunged into the sea.",
          "The car went out of control and plunged over the cliff.",
          "Cook the peas by plunging them into boiling water.",
          "Niagara Falls plunges 55.5 metres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become lower in value or level very suddenly and quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The fall in demand caused share prices to plunge.",
          "Our income has plunged dramatically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden movement or fall forward, down, or into something:",
        "examples": [
          "I really enjoyed my plunge (= jumping in and swimming) in the pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and large fall in value or level:",
        "examples": [
          "We are expecting a plunge in profits this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or fall suddenly forward, down, or into something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Her car plunged off the cliff.",
          "[ I ] He plunged into the crowd, smiling and shaking hands.",
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] She suddenly plunged the knife into the cake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a value or price plunges, it suddenly becomes less:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Rumors on Wall Street have caused stock prices to plunge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or group plunges into an activity, or a place plunges into a condition, it suddenly experiences it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The economy was in danger of plunging into a depression.",
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] The storm cut power lines, plunging the town into darkness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden fall forward, down, or into something:",
        "examples": [
          "A tree broke his plunge downhill.",
          "The rapid plunge of the stock market caused panic among investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go down in amount or value very quickly and suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "markets/sales plunge Car sales plunged in France in June.",
          "plunge to sth Share prices plunged $16.74, or 44%, to $20.51 a share.",
          "plunge by sth The Dow was 40 points ahead, having plunged by 60 points shortly after the opening bell.",
          "plunge from sth Visitor numbers plunged from 25million in 2010 to 22.8million - but they are now recovering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and large reduction in value or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "We are expecting a plunge in profits this year.",
          "Profits are being affected by the plunge in the dollar against the euro.",
          "a plunge in prices/sales The plunge in oil prices has driven fuel bills 12% lower."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a decision to do something, especially after thinking about it for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumers who want to buy a home ought to take the plunge, rather than waiting for even lower mortgage rates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plunged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause someone or something to) move or fall suddenly and often a long way forward, down, or into something:",
        "examples": [
          "We ran down to the beach and plunged into the sea.",
          "The car went out of control and plunged over the cliff.",
          "Cook the peas by plunging them into boiling water.",
          "Niagara Falls plunges 55.5 metres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become lower in value or level very suddenly and quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The fall in demand caused share prices to plunge.",
          "Our income has plunged dramatically."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plunger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a suction device consisting of a cup-shaped piece of rubber on the end of a stick, used to get rid of things that are blocking pipes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a device that you push down into it:",
        "examples": [
          "He pressed down the plunger of his cafetière."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device consisting of a cup-shaped piece of rubber on the end of a stick, used to remove substances blocking a pipe, esp. in a kitchen or bathroom",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plunges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause someone or something to) move or fall suddenly and often a long way forward, down, or into something:",
        "examples": [
          "We ran down to the beach and plunged into the sea.",
          "The car went out of control and plunged over the cliff.",
          "Cook the peas by plunging them into boiling water.",
          "Niagara Falls plunges 55.5 metres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become lower in value or level very suddenly and quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The fall in demand caused share prices to plunge.",
          "Our income has plunged dramatically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden movement or fall forward, down, or into something:",
        "examples": [
          "I really enjoyed my plunge (= jumping in and swimming) in the pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and large fall in value or level:",
        "examples": [
          "We are expecting a plunge in profits this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or fall suddenly forward, down, or into something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Her car plunged off the cliff.",
          "[ I ] He plunged into the crowd, smiling and shaking hands.",
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] She suddenly plunged the knife into the cake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a value or price plunges, it suddenly becomes less:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Rumors on Wall Street have caused stock prices to plunge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or group plunges into an activity, or a place plunges into a condition, it suddenly experiences it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The economy was in danger of plunging into a depression.",
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] The storm cut power lines, plunging the town into darkness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden fall forward, down, or into something:",
        "examples": [
          "A tree broke his plunge downhill.",
          "The rapid plunge of the stock market caused panic among investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go down in amount or value very quickly and suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "markets/sales plunge Car sales plunged in France in June.",
          "plunge to sth Share prices plunged $16.74, or 44%, to $20.51 a share.",
          "plunge by sth The Dow was 40 points ahead, having plunged by 60 points shortly after the opening bell.",
          "plunge from sth Visitor numbers plunged from 25million in 2010 to 22.8million - but they are now recovering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and large reduction in value or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "We are expecting a plunge in profits this year.",
          "Profits are being affected by the plunge in the dollar against the euro.",
          "a plunge in prices/sales The plunge in oil prices has driven fuel bills 12% lower."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a decision to do something, especially after thinking about it for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumers who want to buy a home ought to take the plunge, rather than waiting for even lower mortgage rates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plunging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dropping suddenly or having a shape that drops a long way down:",
        "examples": [
          "plunging sales figures",
          "a dress with a plunging neckline (= having a deep curve at the neck to show part of the breasts)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plural": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word or form that expresses more than one:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Geese\" is the plural of \"goose\".",
          "\"Woman\" in the plural is \"women\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of lots of different races or types of people or of different things:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to recognize that we are now living in a plural society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for or relating to more than one person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Very few countries allow people to have plural citizenship (= citizenship of more than one country)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the form that expresses more than one:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Cattle\" and \"trousers\" are both plural nouns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the form of a word used to talk about more than one thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a plural verb",
          "\"Cats\" and \"cattle\" are plural nouns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "added to:",
        "examples": [
          "What is six plus four?",
          "The rent will be £175 a week, plus (= added to the cost of) gas and electricity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "and also:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be two adults travelling, plus three children.",
          "informal Let's not go on holiday in August - it'll be too hot - plus it'll be more expensive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage or a good feature:",
        "examples": [
          "Your teaching experience will be a plus in this job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the (+) sign, written between two numbers to show that they should be added together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A plus number or amount is more than zero:",
        "examples": [
          "Plus 8 is eight more than zero.",
          "The temperature is expected to be no more than plus two (degrees)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more than the number or amount mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "temperatures of 40 plus",
          "Those cars cost £20,000 plus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used by teachers after a letter, such as B or C, to show that the standard of a piece of work is slightly higher than the stated mark:",
        "examples": [
          "I got C plus/C+ for my essay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an advantage or good quality that something has:",
        "examples": [
          "The house is near the sea, which is a plus factor for us.",
          "UK The fact that the flight goes from our nearest airport is a real plus point."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "added to, or and in addition:",
        "examples": [
          "Six plus four is ten.",
          "That will be $16.99, plus tax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage or a good feature:",
        "examples": [
          "Your teaching experience will be a plus in this job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "and also:",
        "examples": [
          "The four of us, plus my son’s girlfriend, went out to dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A mark such as B-plus (B+) or C-plus (C+) given to a student’s work means that the work is slightly better than if it were given the B or C mark.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that one amount or number is being added to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The apartment costs $900 a month, plus $100 for the parking space.",
          "You will get twenty-five days paid leave per year, plus bank holidays.",
          "He will be asked to repay the damages and costs awarded plus interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "and also:",
        "examples": [
          "Most campsites have shower facilities, plus a small store and cafe where you can stock up on supplies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that the number stated may be more or less by a particular amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The survey's margin of error is plus or minus three percentage points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage or a good feature:",
        "examples": [
          "Choice and control are two of the big pluses of their consumer-directed plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the + sign, written between two numbers to show that they should be added together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "more than the number or amount stated:",
        "examples": [
          "Those cars cost £15,000 plus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that something is an advantage or a good feature:",
        "examples": [
          "a plus factor/point US ski resorts have plenty of big plus points, such as reliable natural snow and some of the best ski schools in the world.",
          "On the plus side, sales are picking up and it is also debt-free at last."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pluses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plush": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "soft to touch:",
        "examples": [
          "He sank into the chair's plush leather cushions.",
          "The soft, plush towel is made of 100 percent cotton terry and is available with frog, duck, bear, and rabbit hoods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expensive, comfortable, and of high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "He took me out to a really plush restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick, soft cloth, with a surface like short fur, used especially for covering furniture or making toys for children:",
        "examples": [
          "a plush(-covered) sofa",
          "two metres of dark red plush",
          "plush cushions/curtains"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expensive, comfortable, and of high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a plush hotel room"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick, soft cloth, with a surface like short fur, that is used esp. for covering furniture",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pluto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dwarf planet that is farther away from the sun than Neptune, and is the second largest dwarf planet in the solar system",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, round mass of matter ninth in order of distance from the sun, after Neptune, considered in the past to be a planet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "plutonium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a metal used in the production of nuclear power, and in nuclear weapons",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal that is used esp. as a fuel in the production of nuclear power, and in nuclear weapons",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ply": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to sell or to work regularly at something, especially at a job that involves selling things:",
        "examples": [
          "Fishermen in small boats ply their trade up and down the coast.",
          "Dealers are openly plying drugs in school playgrounds.",
          "The market traders were loudly plying their wares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to get customers for your business in a public place, for example, as a taxi driver, by driving around or waiting in a regular place:",
        "examples": [
          "There are never any taxis plying for trade/hire in our area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a boat, train, bus, etc. plies a particular route, it makes that journey regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "High-speed trains regularly ply between Paris and Lyons.",
          "This airline has been plying the transatlantic route for many years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular number of threads from which wool, rope, etc. is made, used as a measure of its thickness:",
        "examples": [
          "six balls of four-ply (wool)",
          "What ply do you need for that knitting pattern?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular number of layers from which plywood or tissue is formed, used as a measure of its thickness:",
        "examples": [
          "Will three-ply (= woolmade from three layers stuck together) be strong enough for making a shelf?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a layer of something such as wood or paper, or a thread that is wrapped with other threads to form yarn (= wool cord) or rope:",
        "examples": [
          "two-ply facial tissue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work at something regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "New buses plied the city's bus routes this week.",
          "Extreme-sports athletes ply their craft (= their skill or job) in especially difficult conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel over distances regularly by boat or other form of transport:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Large numbers of vessels plied the waters between New York and Cape Hatteras."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell something:",
        "examples": [
          "ply (your) wares Companies should be accountable for the wares that they ply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a journey regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "There are fears about the safety of some of the ageing vessels that ply Aegean waters.",
          "ply between sth At present, big cargo ships plying between the east and west coasts of India have to circumnavigate Sri Lanka.",
          "The airline recently founded a new operator to ply long-haul routes to China and Britain starting in July."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to get customers for your business in a public place, for example, as a taxi driver, by driving around or waiting in a regular place:",
        "examples": [
          "London's formidable black taxis enjoy a lucrative near monopoly over plying for hire on the capital's streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do your job:",
        "examples": [
          "Having worked as a government lawyer for 15 years, he is departing for the private sector to ply his trade as a barrister at Lincoln's Inn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell or to work regularly at something, especially at a job that involves selling things:",
        "examples": [
          "Fishermen in small boats ply their trade up and down the coast.",
          "Dealers are openly plying drugs in school playgrounds.",
          "The market traders were loudly plying their wares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to get customers for your business in a public place, for example, as a taxi driver, by driving around or waiting in a regular place:",
        "examples": [
          "There are never any taxis plying for trade/hire in our area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a boat, train, bus, etc. plies a particular route, it makes that journey regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "High-speed trains regularly ply between Paris and Lyons.",
          "This airline has been plying the transatlantic route for many years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "plywood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wood that consists of several thin layers of wood stuck together:",
        "examples": [
          "a box made of plywood",
          "a cheap plywood door"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wood in sheets that is made of several thin layers glued together:",
        "examples": [
          "plywood bookshelves"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used when referring to a time in the afternoon or evening or at night:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll be arriving at about 4.30 p.m.",
          "The 6 p.m. train is usually very crowded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "The PM wants to see you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Who's PM on this project?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for private message: a message sent on a social media website that only the person it is sent to can see:",
        "examples": [
          "I sent you a PM yesterday. Did you get it?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for private message: to send someone a private message on a social media website:",
        "examples": [
          "PM me if you have any questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when referring to a time between twelve o’clock in the middle of the day and twelve o’clock at night; in the afternoon or evening or at night:",
        "examples": [
          "Our plane is due to arrive at 8:30 p.m."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pneumatic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "operated by air pressure:",
        "examples": [
          "Our car has pneumatic brakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing air:",
        "examples": [
          "pneumatic tyres"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "operated by air pressure, or containing air:",
        "examples": [
          "pneumatic tires"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pneumonia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious illness in which one or both lungs become red and swollen and filled with liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "People who are bedridden can easily get pneumonia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make yourself ill by getting too cold:",
        "examples": [
          "She'll catch pneumonia going out without a coat in this weather!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious illness in which one or both lungs become red and swollen and filled with liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "The patient died of pneumonia."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "po": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "PO McLintock"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for post office",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "I took the cheque to my local PO."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "If a crossed PO has a name printed, then it can only be paid into that person's account."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cook something such as a fish, or an egg with its shell removed, by putting it in gently boiling water or other liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "We had poached eggs for breakfast.",
          "Do you like pears poached in red wine?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch and kill animals without permission on someone else's land:",
        "examples": [
          "The farmer claimed that he shot the men because they were poaching on his land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take and use for yourself unfairly or dishonestly something, usually an idea, that belongs to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Jeff always poaches my ideas, and then pretends that they're his own."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone who works for someone else to come and work for you:",
        "examples": [
          "They were furious when one of their best managers was poached by another company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook something in water or another liquid that is almost boiling:",
        "examples": [
          "poached eggs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch or kill an animal without permission on someone else’s property, or to kill animals illegally to get valuable parts of them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Anybody you see with a piece of ivory has poached it.",
          "[ I ] Foreign fishing boats were caught poaching offshore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade employees or customers of another company to become your employees or customers instead:",
        "examples": [
          "poach sb from sth The company is considering a nationwide expansion after poaching a new chief operating officer from a rival restaurant group.",
          "poach staff He is suing the rival company for damages of about £35m after they poached 27 staff from him earlier this year.",
          "poach clients/customers Such data should help newcomers to poach customers from existing companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take ideas that belong to another person, company, etc. and use them for yourself, especially in a secret and dishonest way:",
        "examples": [
          "Several unscrupulous IT companies are offering 'free' seminars on e-commerce to customers and then quietly poaching ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade very able and skilled employees from another organization to come and work for you:",
        "examples": [
          "Rival brokers have been sniffing around in a bid to poach talent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poacher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who catches and kills animals illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "Poachers hunt and kill the rhinos for their horns.",
          "The rangers' main job is to deter poachers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, a forward who scores a lot goals from a position close to the goal:",
        "examples": [
          "George is a poacher in front of goal.",
          "Goal poacher Javier Hernandez scored a hat-trick on Saturday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poachers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who catches and kills animals illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "Poachers hunt and kill the rhinos for their horns.",
          "The rangers' main job is to deter poachers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, a forward who scores a lot goals from a position close to the goal:",
        "examples": [
          "George is a poacher in front of goal.",
          "Goal poacher Javier Hernandez scored a hat-trick on Saturday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poaching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the catching and killing of animals without permission on someone else's land:",
        "examples": [
          "Poaching poses a huge threat to the survival of this rare animal.",
          "Wardens are seeing an alarming rise in poachings of many kinds of animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking and using something, usually an idea, for yourself unfairly or dishonestly:",
        "examples": [
          "The show was a shameless poaching of ideas.",
          "The company had to pay compensation for customer poaching from its rival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of persuading someone who works for someone else to come and work for you:",
        "examples": [
          "Poaching of staff was having a negative effect on the business.",
          "A drawback with staff referral is poaching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of cooking something such as a fish, or an egg with its shell removed, by putting it in gently boiling water or other liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Poaching is a very healthy way to prepare eggs.",
          "First, place the pears in the poaching liquid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pocket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small bag for carrying things in, made of cloth and sewn into the inside or onto the outside of a piece of clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "a jacket/trouser/coat pocket",
          "a hip/breast pocket",
          "in/into someone's pocket She thrust her hands deep in/into her pockets.",
          "from/out of someone’s pocket He took some coins from/out of his pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container, usually made of cloth, that is sewn into or onto a bag or attached to a seat or door in a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "Sarah put her maps in the outside pocket of her rucksack.",
          "pocket of The safety instructions are in the pocket of the seat in front of you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several holes around the edge of a billiard or snooker table, into which balls are hit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that someone has for spending:",
        "examples": [
          "deep pockets You need deep pockets (= a lot of money) if you're involved in a long law suit.",
          "out of your own pocket I paid for my ticket out of my own pocket (= with my own money), but I can claim the cost of it back from my employer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group, area, or mass of something that is separate and different from what surrounds it:",
        "examples": [
          "pocket of Among the staff there are some pockets of resistance to the planned changes (= some small groups of them are opposed).",
          "The pilot said that we were going to encounter a pocket of turbulence (= an area of violently moving air)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, the space behind the two offensive tackles where a quarterback stands when a play (= period of action) begins:",
        "examples": [
          "the pocket The defender broke through and chased the quarterback out of the pocket.",
          "If the defence can collapse the pocket, it puts pressure on the quarterback to throw the ball quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a space between the teeth and the gums (= the firm pink flesh inside the mouth, covering the bones into which the teeth are fixed) that can contain bacteria that cause disease :",
        "examples": [
          "periodontal pocket Studies show that people with deep periodontal pockets between their teeth and gums should have them cleaned by a dental hygienist every 3-4 months.",
          "In periodontitis, gums pull away from the teeth and form spaces (called “pockets”) that become infected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into your pocket:",
        "examples": [
          "He carefully pocketed his change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a billiard or snooker ball into a pocket:",
        "examples": [
          "Davis pocketed the black to win the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something for yourself, especially dishonestly:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll tell them I sold it for £20, not £25, then I can pocket the rest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is small enough to put in your pocket, or that you regularly carry in your pocket:",
        "examples": [
          "a pocket dictionary",
          "a pocket diary",
          "a pocket calculator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "smaller than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "a pocket battleship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small bag, usually made of cloth, sewn on the inside or outside of a piece of clothing and used to hold small objects:",
        "examples": [
          "coat/pants/shirt pockets",
          "She took her keys out of her pocket.",
          "I paid for my ticket out of my own pocket (= with my own money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pocket is also a small container that is part of or attached to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The map is in the pocket on the car door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the game of pool, the pockets are the holes around the edge of the table into which the balls are hit.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part of something larger that is considered separate because of a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "It remained a pocket of poverty within a generally affluent area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small enough to be kept in a pocket:",
        "examples": [
          "a pocket diary",
          "a pocket watch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in your pocket, or (fig.) to take money esp. when it has been obtained unfairly or illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "He pocketed his change.",
          "fig. Some sold nonexistent land and pocketed all the cash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to talk about the amount of money that a person or an organization has for spending:",
        "examples": [
          "come from/out of sb's pocket The cost of fixing flaws comes out of the contractor's pocket.",
          "put cash/money into sb's pockets This is significant because it puts more cash into people's pockets.",
          "He will have to dig deep into the taxpayer's pocket to finance the required investment in the country's rail infrastructure.",
          "This is beyond the pockets of most homeowners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group, area, or part of something which is separate and different from what surrounds it:",
        "examples": [
          "Outside of manufacturing, there are pockets of our economy that continue to perform well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be under the control of a person, an organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "At the heart of the scandal is the suggestion that supposedly independent brokers are in the pocket of the insurers which are theoretically competing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "In this market, you need to have deep pockets.",
          "The two companies will survive any downturn because of their large market shares, strong technology, and deep pockets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using your own personal money, and not the money of a company or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Managers have donated €80,000 from their own pockets to help the company fund its campaign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a person or an organization pay for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The shareholders have been hit in the pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get richer or make someone richer, especially by acting unfairly or by being dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "He was not accused of lining his own pockets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having less money than you had previously or should have, as a result of something such as a business deal:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is out of pocket to the tune of $18 million.",
          "The limit on his pension would be irrespective of how fast prices are rising, meaning he could be out of pocket in real terms.",
          "leave sb out of pocket Charities fear that an interruption to the lottery could leave them out of pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you pay out of pocket for medical treatment, you pay for the cost of treatment that is not included in your insurance:",
        "examples": [
          "According to the report, families are paying about $1,500 more out of pocket than six years ago"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend money or give money to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The landlord insisted that the tenant should put his hand in his pocket and pay for the repairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn or win an amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The company now pockets £44 million profit a year.",
          "Even relatively junior traders were pocketing huge bonuses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take money for yourself in a dishonest way, especially when you are responsible for looking after it:",
        "examples": [
          "The two men were indicted for pocketing tens of millions of dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep the extra money made from a financial deal, often in a dishonest way:",
        "examples": [
          "They purchased homes with loans above the asking price so they could pocket the difference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to something that is small enough to be put or carried in your pocket:",
        "examples": [
          "a pocket computer/pager/PC",
          "a pocket calculator/diary/organiser"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pockets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small bag for carrying things in, made of cloth and sewn into the inside or onto the outside of a piece of clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "a jacket/trouser/coat pocket",
          "a hip/breast pocket",
          "in/into someone's pocket She thrust her hands deep in/into her pockets.",
          "from/out of someone’s pocket He took some coins from/out of his pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container, usually made of cloth, that is sewn into or onto a bag or attached to a seat or door in a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "Sarah put her maps in the outside pocket of her rucksack.",
          "pocket of The safety instructions are in the pocket of the seat in front of you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several holes around the edge of a billiard or snooker table, into which balls are hit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that someone has for spending:",
        "examples": [
          "deep pockets You need deep pockets (= a lot of money) if you're involved in a long law suit.",
          "out of your own pocket I paid for my ticket out of my own pocket (= with my own money), but I can claim the cost of it back from my employer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group, area, or mass of something that is separate and different from what surrounds it:",
        "examples": [
          "pocket of Among the staff there are some pockets of resistance to the planned changes (= some small groups of them are opposed).",
          "The pilot said that we were going to encounter a pocket of turbulence (= an area of violently moving air)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, the space behind the two offensive tackles where a quarterback stands when a play (= period of action) begins:",
        "examples": [
          "the pocket The defender broke through and chased the quarterback out of the pocket.",
          "If the defence can collapse the pocket, it puts pressure on the quarterback to throw the ball quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a space between the teeth and the gums (= the firm pink flesh inside the mouth, covering the bones into which the teeth are fixed) that can contain bacteria that cause disease :",
        "examples": [
          "periodontal pocket Studies show that people with deep periodontal pockets between their teeth and gums should have them cleaned by a dental hygienist every 3-4 months.",
          "In periodontitis, gums pull away from the teeth and form spaces (called “pockets”) that become infected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into your pocket:",
        "examples": [
          "He carefully pocketed his change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a billiard or snooker ball into a pocket:",
        "examples": [
          "Davis pocketed the black to win the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something for yourself, especially dishonestly:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll tell them I sold it for £20, not £25, then I can pocket the rest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is small enough to put in your pocket, or that you regularly carry in your pocket:",
        "examples": [
          "a pocket dictionary",
          "a pocket diary",
          "a pocket calculator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "smaller than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "a pocket battleship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small bag, usually made of cloth, sewn on the inside or outside of a piece of clothing and used to hold small objects:",
        "examples": [
          "coat/pants/shirt pockets",
          "She took her keys out of her pocket.",
          "I paid for my ticket out of my own pocket (= with my own money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pocket is also a small container that is part of or attached to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The map is in the pocket on the car door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the game of pool, the pockets are the holes around the edge of the table into which the balls are hit.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part of something larger that is considered separate because of a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "It remained a pocket of poverty within a generally affluent area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small enough to be kept in a pocket:",
        "examples": [
          "a pocket diary",
          "a pocket watch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in your pocket, or (fig.) to take money esp. when it has been obtained unfairly or illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "He pocketed his change.",
          "fig. Some sold nonexistent land and pocketed all the cash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to talk about the amount of money that a person or an organization has for spending:",
        "examples": [
          "come from/out of sb's pocket The cost of fixing flaws comes out of the contractor's pocket.",
          "put cash/money into sb's pockets This is significant because it puts more cash into people's pockets.",
          "He will have to dig deep into the taxpayer's pocket to finance the required investment in the country's rail infrastructure.",
          "This is beyond the pockets of most homeowners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group, area, or part of something which is separate and different from what surrounds it:",
        "examples": [
          "Outside of manufacturing, there are pockets of our economy that continue to perform well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be under the control of a person, an organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "At the heart of the scandal is the suggestion that supposedly independent brokers are in the pocket of the insurers which are theoretically competing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "In this market, you need to have deep pockets.",
          "The two companies will survive any downturn because of their large market shares, strong technology, and deep pockets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using your own personal money, and not the money of a company or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Managers have donated €80,000 from their own pockets to help the company fund its campaign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a person or an organization pay for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The shareholders have been hit in the pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get richer or make someone richer, especially by acting unfairly or by being dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "He was not accused of lining his own pockets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having less money than you had previously or should have, as a result of something such as a business deal:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is out of pocket to the tune of $18 million.",
          "The limit on his pension would be irrespective of how fast prices are rising, meaning he could be out of pocket in real terms.",
          "leave sb out of pocket Charities fear that an interruption to the lottery could leave them out of pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you pay out of pocket for medical treatment, you pay for the cost of treatment that is not included in your insurance:",
        "examples": [
          "According to the report, families are paying about $1,500 more out of pocket than six years ago"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend money or give money to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The landlord insisted that the tenant should put his hand in his pocket and pay for the repairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn or win an amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The company now pockets £44 million profit a year.",
          "Even relatively junior traders were pocketing huge bonuses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take money for yourself in a dishonest way, especially when you are responsible for looking after it:",
        "examples": [
          "The two men were indicted for pocketing tens of millions of dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep the extra money made from a financial deal, often in a dishonest way:",
        "examples": [
          "They purchased homes with loans above the asking price so they could pocket the difference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to something that is small enough to be put or carried in your pocket:",
        "examples": [
          "a pocket computer/pager/PC",
          "a pocket calculator/diary/organiser"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pod": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow, flat part of some plants, such as beans and peas, that contains the seeds and usually has a thick skin:",
        "examples": [
          "seed pods",
          "a pea/vanilla pod"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow container that is attached to an aircraft for carrying engines, weapons, extra fuel, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "an escape/storage/fuel pod",
          "a space pod"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small simple building, or a small simple structure in a building, often rounded in shape:",
        "examples": [
          "You can camp, or stay in a single-storey \"eco pod\" with a wood-burning stove.",
          "The club has been fitted with wooden sleeping pods for the homeless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have a lot of contact with each other but limited contact with people outside the group, for example as a way to avoid spreading disease:",
        "examples": [
          "Public health officials recommend that pods be no larger than 12 people who live across three households.",
          "Pods are being created during the pandemic to provide childcare for children who are not attending school in person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of sea mammals such as whales or dolphins",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a radio programme that is stored in a digital form that you can download from the internet and play on a computer or mobile phone. Pod is short for podcast:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Things Fell Apart\" is a BBC pod series by Jon Ronson.",
          "Does anyone have a list of the movies that were mentioned on the pod?",
          "\"The Football Pod\" attracts a large number of listeners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for print on demand: a way of producing books or other documents in which copies are printed only after they have been ordered",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long seed container that grows on some plants:",
        "examples": [
          "a pea/bean pod"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "podcast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a radio programme that is stored in a digital form that you can download from the internet and play on a computer or on a mobile phone :",
        "examples": [
          "download a podcast You can track how many people download your podcast.",
          "To hear a podcast of the talk, click here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a radio in digital form and make it available for people to download or stream (= receive as a continuous flow) from the internet and play on a computer or mobile phone:",
        "examples": [
          "You don't need to be a tech expert to podcast.",
          "We’ll be recording the speeches so we can podcast them on our website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a broadcast that is placed on the Internet for anyone who wants to listen to it or watch it:",
        "examples": [
          "Some radio stations already are posting their talk shows on websites to reach podcast audiences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a recorded programme that can be downloaded from the internet and listened to on an MP3 player :",
        "examples": [
          "Remember you can download the weekly Business News as a podcast.",
          "By selling advertising on his podcasts, he said he makes more money than most authors get for an average book advance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record something as a podcast:",
        "examples": [
          "Of course, normal talk radio shows can also be podcast.",
          "They have their own websites where they can blog and podcast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "podiatrist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to treat problems and diseases of people's feet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person trained in the treatment of problems and diseases of people’s feet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "podium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a raised area on which a person stands to speak to a large number of people, to conduct music, or to receive a prize in a sports competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Tears ran down her face as she stood on the winner's podium.",
          "He looked nervous as he got up on the podium to make his speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture with a sloping part on which a book or paper is put to be read from when speaking to an audience:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidates must stay behind their respective podiums at all times during the debate.",
          "He is a legendary performer at the podium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of first, second, or third place in a sports competition:",
        "examples": [
          "It was his fourth podium of the season.",
          "It seems like a long time ago that we were fighting for a podium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come first, second, or third in a sports competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Stewart has never podiumed.",
          "I believe she has the ability to podium at this event."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, low box or stage that someone stands on in order to be seen by a group of people, esp. to speak or conduct music:",
        "examples": [
          "The conductor mounted the podium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A podium is also a lectern.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pods": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow, flat part of some plants, such as beans and peas, that contains the seeds and usually has a thick skin:",
        "examples": [
          "seed pods",
          "a pea/vanilla pod"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow container that is attached to an aircraft for carrying engines, weapons, extra fuel, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "an escape/storage/fuel pod",
          "a space pod"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small simple building, or a small simple structure in a building, often rounded in shape:",
        "examples": [
          "You can camp, or stay in a single-storey \"eco pod\" with a wood-burning stove.",
          "The club has been fitted with wooden sleeping pods for the homeless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have a lot of contact with each other but limited contact with people outside the group, for example as a way to avoid spreading disease:",
        "examples": [
          "Public health officials recommend that pods be no larger than 12 people who live across three households.",
          "Pods are being created during the pandemic to provide childcare for children who are not attending school in person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of sea mammals such as whales or dolphins",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a radio programme that is stored in a digital form that you can download from the internet and play on a computer or mobile phone. Pod is short for podcast:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Things Fell Apart\" is a BBC pod series by Jon Ronson.",
          "Does anyone have a list of the movies that were mentioned on the pod?",
          "\"The Football Pod\" attracts a large number of listeners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for print on demand: a way of producing books or other documents in which copies are printed only after they have been ordered",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long seed container that grows on some plants:",
        "examples": [
          "a pea/bean pod"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "poem": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing in which the words are arranged in separate lines, often ending in rhyme, and are chosen for their sound and for the images and ideas they suggest:",
        "examples": [
          "a book of love poems",
          "The poet recited some of her recent poems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing in which the words are carefully chosen for the images and ideas they suggest, and in which the sounds of the words when read aloud often follow a particular rhythmic pattern",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "poems": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing in which the words are arranged in separate lines, often ending in rhyme, and are chosen for their sound and for the images and ideas they suggest:",
        "examples": [
          "a book of love poems",
          "The poet recited some of her recent poems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing in which the words are carefully chosen for the images and ideas they suggest, and in which the sounds of the words when read aloud often follow a particular rhythmic pattern",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "poet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who writes poems",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who writes poems",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "poetic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "like or relating to poetry or poets:",
        "examples": [
          "a collection of Dryden's poetical works (= poems)",
          "The story is written in richly poetic language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very beautiful or expressing emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "Deanne Sokolin creates abstract, mournfully poetic black-and-white images of wrapped objects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or suggesting poets or poems:",
        "examples": [
          "poetic language"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poetry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "poems in general as a form of literature:",
        "examples": [
          "contemporary poetry and prose",
          "She started writing poetry at a young age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very beautiful or emotional quality:",
        "examples": [
          "This film has a savage poetry and brilliance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "poems, esp. as a form of literature:",
        "examples": [
          "the poetry of John Donne"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who writes poems",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who writes poems",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "poignant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing or having a very sharp feeling of sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "The photograph awakens poignant memories of happier days.",
          "It is especially poignant that he died on the day before the wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing a feeling of sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "The monument is a poignant reminder of those who died in the war."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pointed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A pointed object has a thin, sharp end or becomes much narrower at one end:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got funny little pointed ears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pointed remark, question, or manner is intended as a criticism of the person it is directed to:",
        "examples": [
          "My aunt made a few pointed remarks about my taste in clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intending criticism:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a pointed remark about her unwillingness to volunteer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pointer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is used for pointing at things, such as a long, thin stick that you hold to direct attention to a place on a map or words on a board, or a cursor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a helpful piece of advice or information:",
        "examples": [
          "This booklet gives some useful pointers on what to expect when you arrive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows you an existing or developing situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The performance of the car industry is a (good) pointer to the general economic health of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hunting dog that has been trained to stand very still with its nose pointing towards the animals and birds that are being hunted",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various things used for pointing, esp. a long, thin stick:",
        "examples": [
          "The lecturer used a pointer to show what part or the diagram he was referring to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pointer is also a helpful piece of advice or information:",
        "examples": [
          "The booklet gives some useful pointers for getting around in Washington."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is used for pointing at things, for example a long thin stick that you hold to direct attention to a place on a map or words on a board, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A laser pointer, which directs a small spot of light onto the screen is ideal when you are giving a presentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cursor (= a small arrow on a computer screen that moves to show the point where work is being done)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a helpful piece of advice or information:",
        "examples": [
          "Let me give you some pointers on improving your skills as an interviewee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that tells you about an existing situation or one that might develop:",
        "examples": [
          "pointer to sth Staff turnover can also give a pointer to staff morale."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pointers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is used for pointing at things, such as a long, thin stick that you hold to direct attention to a place on a map or words on a board, or a cursor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a helpful piece of advice or information:",
        "examples": [
          "This booklet gives some useful pointers on what to expect when you arrive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows you an existing or developing situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The performance of the car industry is a (good) pointer to the general economic health of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hunting dog that has been trained to stand very still with its nose pointing towards the animals and birds that are being hunted",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various things used for pointing, esp. a long, thin stick:",
        "examples": [
          "The lecturer used a pointer to show what part or the diagram he was referring to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pointer is also a helpful piece of advice or information:",
        "examples": [
          "The booklet gives some useful pointers for getting around in Washington."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is used for pointing at things, for example a long thin stick that you hold to direct attention to a place on a map or words on a board, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A laser pointer, which directs a small spot of light onto the screen is ideal when you are giving a presentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cursor (= a small arrow on a computer screen that moves to show the point where work is being done)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a helpful piece of advice or information:",
        "examples": [
          "Let me give you some pointers on improving your skills as an interviewee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that tells you about an existing situation or one that might develop:",
        "examples": [
          "pointer to sth Staff turnover can also give a pointer to staff morale."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pointing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the layer of mortar (= a mixture of sand, water, and cement) between bricks, etc. in a wall:",
        "examples": [
          "Is the pointing of the brickwork in good condition?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of putting a layer of mortar (= a mixture of sand, water, and cement) between bricks, etc. in a wall :",
        "examples": [
          "If the builders build the wall, I can do the pointing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pointless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is pointless has no purpose, and it is a waste of time doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a pointless exercise.",
          "It seemed pointless to continue.",
          "informal It's pointless arguing with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no useful purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a pointless argument",
          "The trip seemed pointless."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "points": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the toes of a ballet dancer's shoes:",
        "examples": [
          "She is learning how to dance on her points.",
          "The photo shows her on points and wearing a tutu.",
          "Ballerinas have to learn to stand on their points.",
          "Points enable ballet dancers to balance and spin.",
          "Very young girls shouldn't be dancing on points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place on a railway track where the rails (= metal bars on which the trains travel) can be moved to allow a train to change from one track to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The train rattled as it went over the points.",
          "Overhead lines are impractical when trains run through the points at high speed.",
          "More than a hundred trains pass over this set of points every day.",
          "The inquiry heard that signallers failed to switch the points.",
          "The train swayed as it thundered over a set of points."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "calm confidence in a person's way of behaving, or a quality of grace (= moving in an attractive way) and balance in the way a person holds or moves their body:",
        "examples": [
          "He looked embarrassed for a moment, then quickly regained his poise.",
          "Her confidence and poise show that she is a top model."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behavior or a way of moving that shows calm confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I think it was a credit to our team that we kept our poise,\" the coach said, \"even when we were down by 21 points.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If an object or a part of your body is poised, it is completely still but ready to move at any moment:",
        "examples": [
          "My pencil was poised over the page, ready to take down her words."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ready to do a particular thing at any moment:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The company is poised to launch its new advertising campaign.",
          "The military forces are poised for attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing very calm and controlled behaviour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "ready to move, or prepared and waiting for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The lion was poised to strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "calm and confident:",
        "examples": [
          "Angela is a polite, poised young woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ready to do a particular thing at any moment:",
        "examples": [
          "poised to do sth The public pension fund is poised to invest up to $1.5 billion over the next year.",
          "The City is poised for a major announcement on the airline's fare strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing very calm and controlled behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "She remained poised throughout the difficult presentation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poison": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that can make people or animals ill or kill them if they eat or drink it:",
        "examples": [
          "The pest control officer put bowls of rat poison in the attic.",
          "Her drink had been laced with a deadly poison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill a person or animal or to make them very ill by giving them poison:",
        "examples": [
          "Four members of the family had been poisoned, but not fatally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put poison in someone's food or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "He said that someone had poisoned his coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add dangerous chemicals or other harmful substances to something such as water or air:",
        "examples": [
          "The chemical leak had poisoned the water supply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil a friendship or another situation, by making it very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The long dispute has poisoned relations between the two countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that causes illness or death if swallowed, absorbed, or breathed into the body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] poison gas",
          "[ C ] Some cleaning products are poisons.",
          "[ U ] He sprayed the weeds with poison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause serious harm to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Jealousy poisoned our relationship.",
          "I don’t see why you think TV poisons people’s minds (= influences them in a bad way)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a person or animal to take in poison, or to add poison to food or a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "He thinks someone is trying to poison him.",
          "Her tea was poisoned."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poisoned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill a person or animal or to make them very ill by giving them poison:",
        "examples": [
          "Four members of the family had been poisoned, but not fatally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put poison in someone's food or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "He said that someone had poisoned his coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add dangerous chemicals or other harmful substances to something such as water or air:",
        "examples": [
          "The chemical leak had poisoned the water supply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil a friendship or another situation, by making it very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The long dispute has poisoned relations between the two countries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poisoning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an illness caused by eating, drinking, or breathing a dangerous substance:",
        "examples": [
          "alcohol/lead poisoning"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poisonous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very harmful and able to cause illness or death:",
        "examples": [
          "poisonous chemicals",
          "Can you tell the difference between poisonous mushrooms and edible varieties?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A poisonous animal or insect uses poison in order to defend itself:",
        "examples": [
          "a poisonous snake"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very unpleasant and unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "He said some poisonous things to me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poisons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that can make people or animals ill or kill them if they eat or drink it:",
        "examples": [
          "The pest control officer put bowls of rat poison in the attic.",
          "Her drink had been laced with a deadly poison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill a person or animal or to make them very ill by giving them poison:",
        "examples": [
          "Four members of the family had been poisoned, but not fatally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put poison in someone's food or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "He said that someone had poisoned his coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add dangerous chemicals or other harmful substances to something such as water or air:",
        "examples": [
          "The chemical leak had poisoned the water supply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil a friendship or another situation, by making it very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The long dispute has poisoned relations between the two countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that causes illness or death if swallowed, absorbed, or breathed into the body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] poison gas",
          "[ C ] Some cleaning products are poisons.",
          "[ U ] He sprayed the weeds with poison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause serious harm to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Jealousy poisoned our relationship.",
          "I don’t see why you think TV poisons people’s minds (= influences them in a bad way)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a person or animal to take in poison, or to add poison to food or a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "He thinks someone is trying to poison him.",
          "Her tea was poisoned."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push a finger or other pointed object quickly into someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "poke someone in something You'll poke someone in the eye with that umbrella if you're not careful!",
          "poke something into something Two kids were poking a stick into the drain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) appear or stretch out from behind or through something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Cathy poked her head round the door to say hello.",
          "poke up through The first green shoots are poking up through the soil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to greet someone on a social networking website by leaving them a special short message",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of poking someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone a poke in something She gave me a poke in the stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Hawaiian dish containing food cut into small pieces, especially squares of raw ahi (= a type of tuna, a large sea fish):",
        "examples": [
          "Their ahi tuna poke was delicious.",
          "They opened a poké takeaway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push a finger or other object into someone or something, or to push something through or past someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Quit poking me to move ahead – there are people in front of me.",
          "[ T ] Josie poked her head around the corner to see what made the noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to involve yourself or take part in (something) that is not your responsibility or does not involve you:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s always poking into other people’s business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push a finger or other pointed object quickly into someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "poke someone in something You'll poke someone in the eye with that umbrella if you're not careful!",
          "poke something into something Two kids were poking a stick into the drain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) appear or stretch out from behind or through something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Cathy poked her head round the door to say hello.",
          "poke up through The first green shoots are poking up through the soil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to greet someone on a social networking website by leaving them a special short message",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "poker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played with cards in which people try to win money from each other",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin metal stick that you use to move around coal or wood in a fire so that it burns better",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played with cards in which people try to win money from each other",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, metal pole that you can stick in a fire to move wood or coal so that it will burn better",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pokes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push a finger or other pointed object quickly into someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "poke someone in something You'll poke someone in the eye with that umbrella if you're not careful!",
          "poke something into something Two kids were poking a stick into the drain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) appear or stretch out from behind or through something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Cathy poked her head round the door to say hello.",
          "poke up through The first green shoots are poking up through the soil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to greet someone on a social networking website by leaving them a special short message",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of poking someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone a poke in something She gave me a poke in the stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Hawaiian dish containing food cut into small pieces, especially squares of raw ahi (= a type of tuna, a large sea fish):",
        "examples": [
          "Their ahi tuna poke was delicious.",
          "They opened a poké takeaway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push a finger or other object into someone or something, or to push something through or past someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Quit poking me to move ahead – there are people in front of me.",
          "[ T ] Josie poked her head around the corner to see what made the noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to involve yourself or take part in (something) that is not your responsibility or does not involve you:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s always poking into other people’s business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pokey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a sweet, light, hard food that can be broken into pieces and is made from sugar, golden syrup, and bicarbonate of soda:",
        "examples": [
          "I would love some of that homemade hokey pokey.",
          "She scooped up a handful of hokey-pokey and put it in her mouth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "vanilla ice cream containing pieces of honeycomb:",
        "examples": [
          "Hokey pokey is New Zealand's most popular ice cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a party dance and song in which people stand in a circle and shake their arms and legs one at a time:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone started doing the hokey pokey.",
          "Dance the hokey-pokey, and let yourself laugh loud and often."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push a finger or other pointed object quickly into someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "poke someone in something You'll poke someone in the eye with that umbrella if you're not careful!",
          "poke something into something Two kids were poking a stick into the drain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) appear or stretch out from behind or through something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Cathy poked her head round the door to say hello.",
          "poke up through The first green shoots are poking up through the soil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to greet someone on a social networking website by leaving them a special short message",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "poland": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in central Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "polar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the North or South Pole or the areas around them:",
        "examples": [
          "the polar ice caps",
          "polar explorers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Polar opposites are complete opposites:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel deals with the polar opposites of love and hate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to poles (= the two points at which a straight line through the centre of a circle cuts the surface of a sphere):",
        "examples": [
          "It is best to use polar coordinates to locate points in the plane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a straight line at an angle of 90 degrees to another line that passes through the centre of a circle and another given point:",
        "examples": [
          "Given a circle c with center O and a point P, there is a special line called the polar of P."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or near the area around the most northern or most southern points of the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "the polar ice cap",
          "a polar expedition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to either of the two ends of a magnet or two parts of a battery (= device that produces electricity) which have opposite charges:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. The play’s main characters are polar opposites (= They are completely opposite)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Polar also describes a substance whose molecules have opposite positive and negative poles",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "polarity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being opposite:",
        "examples": [
          "The film is based on the polarity of the two main characters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of having two poles:",
        "examples": [
          "reversed polarity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality in an object that produces opposite magnetic or electric charges",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "polaroid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a camera that takes a picture and prints it after a few seconds, or a photograph taken with this type of camera:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you take these with a Polaroid?",
          "Please send us your Polaroids and the best ones will be published."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of dark glasses that have been treated with a substance that reduces the amount of reflected light that reaches the eyes:",
        "examples": [
          "I always wear Polaroids when I'm driving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a camera that takes a picture and prints it after a few seconds, or a photograph taken with this type of camera",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pole": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin stick of wood or metal, often used standing straight up in the ground to support things:",
        "examples": [
          "a telegraph/electricity pole",
          "A flag fluttered from a 40-foot pole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two points at the most northern and most southern ends of the earth, around which the earth turns:",
        "examples": [
          "the North/South Pole",
          "Most weather satellites are stationed over the Equator or travel over the poles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the ends of a magnet (= an object that both attracts and pushes away iron and steel objects) where the magnetic force is strongest:",
        "examples": [
          "Like poles repel and unlike poles attract.",
          "The lightning strike created a magnetic field, similar to that which exists between the north and south poles of a magnet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the two points on a battery (= a device that produces electricity) where a connection can be made in an electrical circuit. One point is negative and the other positive:",
        "examples": [
          "A wire ran from the clock to one of the poles of the battery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the two points at which a straight line through the centre of a circle cuts the surface of a sphere (= a ball-shaped object):",
        "examples": [
          "Poles and polars come in pairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed point that other points or lines refer to:",
        "examples": [
          "In polar coordinates the origin is often called the pole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of two completely opposite or different opinions, positions, or qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "These two men might be thought to represent the opposite poles of economic ideology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Poland",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, usually round, piece of wood or metal, often used to support something:",
        "examples": [
          "a telephone pole",
          "a tent pole"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two points at the most northern and most southern ends of the earth or another planet, around which the planet turns:",
        "examples": [
          "the North/South Pole"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two ends of a magnet or two parts of a battery (= device that produces electricity) which have opposite charges",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "poles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin stick of wood or metal, often used standing straight up in the ground to support things:",
        "examples": [
          "a telegraph/electricity pole",
          "A flag fluttered from a 40-foot pole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two points at the most northern and most southern ends of the earth, around which the earth turns:",
        "examples": [
          "the North/South Pole",
          "Most weather satellites are stationed over the Equator or travel over the poles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the ends of a magnet (= an object that both attracts and pushes away iron and steel objects) where the magnetic force is strongest:",
        "examples": [
          "Like poles repel and unlike poles attract.",
          "The lightning strike created a magnetic field, similar to that which exists between the north and south poles of a magnet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the two points on a battery (= a device that produces electricity) where a connection can be made in an electrical circuit. One point is negative and the other positive:",
        "examples": [
          "A wire ran from the clock to one of the poles of the battery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the two points at which a straight line through the centre of a circle cuts the surface of a sphere (= a ball-shaped object):",
        "examples": [
          "Poles and polars come in pairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed point that other points or lines refer to:",
        "examples": [
          "In polar coordinates the origin is often called the pole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of two completely opposite or different opinions, positions, or qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "These two men might be thought to represent the opposite poles of economic ideology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Poland",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, usually round, piece of wood or metal, often used to support something:",
        "examples": [
          "a telephone pole",
          "a tent pole"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two points at the most northern and most southern ends of the earth or another planet, around which the planet turns:",
        "examples": [
          "the North/South Pole"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two ends of a magnet or two parts of a battery (= device that produces electricity) which have opposite charges",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "police": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the official organization that is responsible for protecting people and property, making people obey the law, finding out about and solving crime, and catching people who have committed a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "I think you should call the police.",
          "The police are investigating fraud allegations against him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "members of this organization:",
        "examples": [
          "There should be more police patrolling the area on foot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or guard a public event or area by using members of the police or a similar force:",
        "examples": [
          "The march will be heavily policed by an anti-riot unit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control the way in which a possibly dangerous substance is dealt with or a dangerous activity is done:",
        "examples": [
          "The use of these chemicals must be carefully policed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official force whose job is to maintain public order, deal with crime, and make people obey the law, or the members of this force:",
        "examples": [
          "I think you should call the police.",
          "Police arrested two people in connection with the robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or maintain order, esp. with police:",
        "examples": [
          "Security forces policed the border.",
          "It’s up to the government to police the financial markets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make sure that the rules of an activity, organization, industry, etc. are obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "It's impossible for the moderator to police all the comments that have been posted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control the way in which a possibly dangerous substance is dealt with or a dangerous activity is done:",
        "examples": [
          "The use of these chemicals must be carefully policed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "policeman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a male member of a police force",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "policemen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a male member of a police force",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "polices": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the official organization that is responsible for protecting people and property, making people obey the law, finding out about and solving crime, and catching people who have committed a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "I think you should call the police.",
          "The police are investigating fraud allegations against him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "members of this organization:",
        "examples": [
          "There should be more police patrolling the area on foot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or guard a public event or area by using members of the police or a similar force:",
        "examples": [
          "The march will be heavily policed by an anti-riot unit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control the way in which a possibly dangerous substance is dealt with or a dangerous activity is done:",
        "examples": [
          "The use of these chemicals must be carefully policed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official force whose job is to maintain public order, deal with crime, and make people obey the law, or the members of this force:",
        "examples": [
          "I think you should call the police.",
          "Police arrested two people in connection with the robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or maintain order, esp. with police:",
        "examples": [
          "Security forces policed the border.",
          "It’s up to the government to police the financial markets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make sure that the rules of an activity, organization, industry, etc. are obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "It's impossible for the moderator to police all the comments that have been posted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control the way in which a possibly dangerous substance is dealt with or a dangerous activity is done:",
        "examples": [
          "The use of these chemicals must be carefully policed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "policewoman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a female member of a police force",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "policies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations that has been agreed to officially by a group of people, a business organization, a government, or a political party:",
        "examples": [
          "They believe that Europe needs a common foreign and security policy.",
          "What is your party's policy on immigration?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document showing an agreement you have made with an insurance company:",
        "examples": [
          "You should check your policy to see if you're covered for flood damage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of ideas or a plan for action followed by a business, a government, a political party, or a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The White House said there will be no change in policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document showing an agreement you have made with an insurance company:",
        "examples": [
          "a life-insurance policy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of ideas, or a plan of what to do in particular situations, that has been agreed officially by a group of people, a business organization, a government, or a political party:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has finally announced its policy on the regulation of the financial services industry.",
          "The oil markets are affected by economic policy.",
          "The company policy is that most workers should retire at 60.",
          "formulate/develop/implement a policy The company has now implemented its policy of Quality Control.",
          "change of policy This move represents a change of policy on the part of the Board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement with an insurance company that it will provide insurance for you against particular risks, or the document showing this:",
        "examples": [
          "You should check your policy to see if you're covered for flood damage.",
          "Make sure to keep your policy document in a safe place."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "policing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the work of the police force:",
        "examples": [
          "Policing differs from town to town, from country to country.",
          "Policing resources are of much better use when directed toward crime prevention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job of controlling or guarding a public event or area using members of the police or a similar force:",
        "examples": [
          "The policing of demonstrations will be far tougher than two months ago.",
          "Increased policing of the border has had some good results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job of controlling the way in which something is done:",
        "examples": [
          "The new Bill will tighten up the policing of pension funds.",
          "The policing of home builders has been left to understaffed and overworked local building departments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "policy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations that has been agreed to officially by a group of people, a business organization, a government, or a political party:",
        "examples": [
          "They believe that Europe needs a common foreign and security policy.",
          "What is your party's policy on immigration?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document showing an agreement you have made with an insurance company:",
        "examples": [
          "You should check your policy to see if you're covered for flood damage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of ideas or a plan for action followed by a business, a government, a political party, or a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The White House said there will be no change in policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document showing an agreement you have made with an insurance company:",
        "examples": [
          "a life-insurance policy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of ideas, or a plan of what to do in particular situations, that has been agreed officially by a group of people, a business organization, a government, or a political party:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has finally announced its policy on the regulation of the financial services industry.",
          "The oil markets are affected by economic policy.",
          "The company policy is that most workers should retire at 60.",
          "formulate/develop/implement a policy The company has now implemented its policy of Quality Control.",
          "change of policy This move represents a change of policy on the part of the Board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement with an insurance company that it will provide insurance for you against particular risks, or the document showing this:",
        "examples": [
          "You should check your policy to see if you're covered for flood damage.",
          "Make sure to keep your policy document in a safe place."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "polio": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious infectious disease that can cause permanent paralysis (= being unable to move the body):",
        "examples": [
          "a polio vaccination programme",
          "Now 95% of babies are immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious, infectious disease of the nerves of the spine (= row of bones in the back) that can cause temporary or permanent paralysis (= inability to move the body)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "polish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to rub something using a piece of cloth or brush to clean it and make it shine:",
        "examples": [
          "to polish the furniture",
          "Polish your shoes regularly to protect the leather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of cleaning something by rubbing it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll just give my shoes a quick polish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cream or other substance that you use to clean something:",
        "examples": [
          "shoe/furniture/silver polish"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of having been done in a way that shows skill and experience:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a lively, good-hearted film but it lacks a little polish.",
          "This is a musical with polish and wit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Poland, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the language of Poland",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something smooth and shiny by rubbing:",
        "examples": [
          "He polished the hardwood floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you polish your nails, you paint them with a colored or colorless liquid to make them shine.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Polish is a cream or other substance that you use to clean or shine something:",
        "examples": [
          "shoe/furniture/silver polish"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone or something with polish has great skill or perfect style:",
        "examples": [
          "The rest of the cast comes nowhere near equaling his polish onstage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "polished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having been polished:",
        "examples": [
          "a highly polished floor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A polished person has style and confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "He's suave, polished, and charming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing great skill:",
        "examples": [
          "The dancers gave a polished performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is polished is polite, graceful, and stylish:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s suave, polished, and charming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is polished shows great skill:",
        "examples": [
          "a polished performance"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "polishing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub something using a piece of cloth or brush to clean it and make it shine:",
        "examples": [
          "to polish the furniture",
          "Polish your shoes regularly to protect the leather."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "polite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a way that is socially correct and shows understanding of and care for other people's feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm afraid I wasn't very polite to her.",
          "She sent me a polite letter thanking me for my invitation.",
          "He was too polite to point out my mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "socially correct rather than friendly:",
        "examples": [
          "polite conversation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who have been taught how to behave in a socially correct way:",
        "examples": [
          "in polite society/company Sex never used to be discussed in polite society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a way that is socially correct and shows respect for other people’s feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "She was too polite to point out my mistake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "politely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a polite way:",
        "examples": [
          "He told them politely to leave him in peace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience clapped politely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "politic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wise and showing the ability to make the right decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "It would not be politic for you to be seen there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wise or practical:",
        "examples": [
          "It would not be politic for you to be seen there."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "political": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to politics:",
        "examples": [
          "political leaders",
          "There are two major political parties in the US - the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.",
          "Education is back at the top of the political agenda (= the matters that the government is considering)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to politics:",
        "examples": [
          "political parties",
          "a political speech",
          "Free trade is an ongoing political issue because it affects local employment rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to politics:",
        "examples": [
          "The financial crisis will determine the new government's political agenda for the next few years.",
          "She became a candidate for the leadership of a major political party.",
          "There the unions still hold enormous political power and represent the majority of the population."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to getting or keeping power within a particular company, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The move by the CEO was regarded by the majority of the management as being purely political.",
          "It was a political decision, taken in order to cling on to power."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "politically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to politics:",
        "examples": [
          "His mother was very politically active.",
          "It is a politically and religiously diverse country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "politician": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a government or law-making organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a distinguished/disgraced politician"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is active in politics, esp. as a job",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "politicians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a government or law-making organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a distinguished/disgraced politician"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is active in politics, esp. as a job",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "politics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activities of the government, members of law-making organizations, or people who try to influence the way a country is governed:",
        "examples": [
          "Joe is very active in left-wing politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job of holding a position of power in the government:",
        "examples": [
          "The group is campaigning to get more women into politics.",
          "He is planning to retire from politics next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of the ways in which a country is governed:",
        "examples": [
          "She studied politics at Leicester University."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's opinions about how a country should be governed:",
        "examples": [
          "Her politics have become more liberal over the past few years.",
          "He moved to Los Angeles, a place more in tune with his politics than Texas.",
          "He was accused of twisting the facts to suit his politics.",
          "Whatever your politics, you should be happy about these reforms.",
          "These people really live their politics, organizing, fundraising, and demonstrating constantly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationships within a group or organization that allow particular people to have power over others:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't like to get involved in office politics.",
          "They know how to get on with people and they understand the politics of a social group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activities of the government, politicians, or political parties, or the study of these activities:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She got involved in local politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person’s politics are that person's opinions about how a country should be governed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] His politics are becoming increasingly liberal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Politics are also the activities of people who are trying to obtain an advantage within a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] I don’t like to get involved in office politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activities of the government, members of law-making organizations, or people who try to influence the way a country is governed:",
        "examples": [
          "It seems that most people have very little interest in politics.",
          "These proposals will help shape the politics of the country for years to come.",
          "local/national/domestic politics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being involved in political activities and getting political power:",
        "examples": [
          "The group is campaigning to get more women into politics.",
          "He is planning to retire from politics next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "activities that are related to getting or keeping power within a particular company, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "company/office/workplace politics Don't be seen as a troublemaker and avoid company politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's political opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "His politics are generally considered to be right of centre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of political systems and power, for example at a college or university :",
        "examples": [
          "a degree in politics"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "polka": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fast, active dance that was popular in the 19th century, or a piece of music that can be used for this dance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast, active dance from eastern Europe, or a piece of music for this dance",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "poll": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a study in which people are asked for their opinions about a subject or person:",
        "examples": [
          "carry out/conduct a poll We're carrying out/conducting a poll to find out what people think about abortion.",
          "opinion poll The latest opinion poll puts the Democrats in the lead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the places where people vote in a political election:",
        "examples": [
          "The TV stations agreed not to announce the projected winner until after the polls closed.",
          "Thousands of people made their way to the polls to register their vote.",
          "These are just some of the issues that drive people to the polls.",
          "There isn't much overlap between the reason people go to the movies and the reason they go to the polls.",
          "Record numbers of young voters turned up at the polls this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "The country will go to the polls on 13 September."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a person or a political party polls a particular number of votes in an election, they receive that number:",
        "examples": [
          "With nearly all the votes counted, Mr Soto had polled 67 percent of the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask a person for their opinion as part of a general study of what people think about a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Half the people polled said they would pay more for environmentally friendly food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a study of a group’s opinion on a subject, in which people are questioned and their answers examined:",
        "examples": [
          "an opinion poll",
          "We took a poll this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive a particular number of votes in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "Bob Friedman polled 67% of the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to answer questions as part of a study of a group’s opinion on a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Almost 86% of the parents polled said yes, and only 7% said no."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in which a large number of people are asked for their opinions about a subject or person:",
        "examples": [
          "The poll surveyed 1,282 adults nationwide.",
          "carry out/conduct a poll The magazine conducted a poll of 2,000 readers.",
          "In a poll recently, 8 out of 10 people stated that they were worried about debt.",
          "A recent opinion poll revealed that just one in four voters wants to see the party in power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of voting in a political election, or the places where people vote:",
        "examples": [
          "Voters' opinions will become clear at the polls.",
          "Next month the country will go to the polls in both presidential and parliamentary elections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of votes in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "She was elected decisively, with over 70% of the poll."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people in a group, company, etc. vote for or against something at a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "Each ordinary share carries one vote in the event of a poll of shareholders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask a large number of people for their opinions about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "poll sb on sth We poll employees on their views on particular aspects of company policy.",
          "Only one in five of those polled were in favour of the government's proposals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive a number of votes in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "To win a seat, a candidate had to poll 50% plus one vote."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pollard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cut the tops of trees back so that the tree then grows a small mass of branches close together:",
        "examples": [
          "We have improved street lighting and pollarded the trees.",
          "I hate the pollarded trees in London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tree cut back at the top so that the tree then grows a small mass of branches close together:",
        "examples": [
          "Young trees have grown up between the pollards, competing for light, water and nutrients.",
          "If kept as pollards, the willows will cause no damage to buildings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pollen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a powder, produced by the male part of a flower, that causes the female part of the same type of flower to produce seeds. It is carried by insects or the wind.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powder produced by the male part of a flower that causes the female part of other flowers of the same type to produce seeds",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "polling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a person or a political party polls a particular number of votes in an election, they receive that number:",
        "examples": [
          "With nearly all the votes counted, Mr Soto had polled 67 percent of the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask a person for their opinion as part of a general study of what people think about a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Half the people polled said they would pay more for environmentally friendly food."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "polls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the places where people vote in a political election:",
        "examples": [
          "The polls close in an hour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pollute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an area or substance, usually air, water, or soil, dirty or harmful to people, animals, and plants, especially by adding harmful chemicals:",
        "examples": [
          "The pesticides used on many farms are polluting the water supply.",
          "We won't invest in any company that pollutes the environment.",
          "figurative Many complain that broadcasters pollute the airwaves with sensationalism and sleaze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make air, water, or earth dirty or harmful to people, animals, and plants, esp. by adding harmful chemicals or waste:",
        "examples": [
          "Chemical fertilizers and pesticides are polluting the groundwater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make water, the air, or land dirty and not safe for people, animals, and plants, especially with waste or chemicals:",
        "examples": [
          "You don't need to pollute the planet to grow your economy.",
          "He expects coal plants built after 2012 to be equipped with technology for capturing and storing carbon emissions so that they will not pollute."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "polluted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "affected by pollution:",
        "examples": [
          "The river in Caracas is heavily polluted.",
          "New particles are formed in the polluted air of major cities.",
          "The largest effect was on the poor population who were drinking polluted water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "spoiled by something:",
        "examples": [
          "Supply chains become polluted with counterfeit goods."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pollution": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste:",
        "examples": [
          "air/water pollution",
          "The manifesto includes tough measures to tackle road congestion and environmental pollution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of polluting, or the substances that pollute:",
        "examples": [
          "air pollution",
          "Pollution from the factory could be contaminating nearby wells."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste:",
        "examples": [
          "air/water pollution",
          "It is the biggest environmental pollution incident in the history of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the harmful substances that cause damage to water, the air, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "New research found that industrial pollution goes high in the atmosphere and travels far."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "polo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played between two teams who ride horses and carry long wooden hammers with which they hit a small, hard ball, trying to score goals:",
        "examples": [
          "Prince Charles is a keen polo player."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game in which players riding horses use wooden hammers with long handles to hit a ball into the opposing team’s goal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "poltergeist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a spirit or force that moves furniture and throws objects around in a house",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "polyester": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an artificial material that is a kind of plastic, often used for making clothes, bags, tents, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The backpack is made of hard-wearing polyester.",
          "a polyester shirt",
          "Rugs from the modern era also make use of modern fabrics such as polyesters and brightly-coloured cottons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a polymer (= a chemical substance consisting of large molecules made from many smaller and simpler molecules) in which the polymer units are joined by esters (= substances produced by a reaction between an acid and an alcohol):",
        "examples": [
          "Polyesters are another type of condensation polymer.",
          "Polyesters can be made by reacting dicarboxylic acids with diols."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cloth made from artificial substances:",
        "examples": [
          "polyester pants"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "polygraph": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of electronic equipment used to try to discover if someone is telling lies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lie detector",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "polynesian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Polynesia or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Polynesia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for an English person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pomegranate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round, thick-skinned fruit containing a mass of red seeds and a lot of juice",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round, thick-skinned fruit with a center full of large, juicy, edible seeds",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pompous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too serious and full of importance:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a pompous old prig who's totally incapable of taking a joke.",
          "He can sometimes sound a little pompous when he talks about acting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling or showing that you think you are better or more important than other people:",
        "examples": [
          "I regarded him as somewhat pompous and opinionated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poncho": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing made of a single piece of material, with a hole in the middle through which you put your head",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an outer piece of clothing without sleeves which hangs from your shoulders, made of a large piece of material with a hole in the middle for your head",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pond": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of water smaller than a lake, often artificially made:",
        "examples": [
          "a duck pond"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a humorous way of referring to the Atlantic Ocean, when it is thought of as separating the UK or Europe and the US:",
        "examples": [
          "It's good to get a view from the other side of the pond."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a still area of water smaller than a lake, often artificially made",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ponder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to think carefully about something, especially for a noticeable length of time:",
        "examples": [
          "She sat back for a minute to ponder her next move in the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider something carefully for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She ponders the reaction she’ll receive.",
          "[ I ] The back porch is a quiet place where I can ponder."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pondering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think carefully about something, especially for a noticeable length of time:",
        "examples": [
          "She sat back for a minute to ponder her next move in the game."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pong": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "What a pong!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smell unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "After a couple of days of continuous use, the costumes began to pong.",
          "The rubbish really pongs, doesn't it?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ponies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small type of horse:",
        "examples": [
          "As a young girl, she spent every weekend riding her pony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small type of horse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pony": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small type of horse:",
        "examples": [
          "As a young girl, she spent every weekend riding her pony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small type of horse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ponytail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hairstyle in which the hair is tied up high at the back of the head so that it hangs down like a horse's tail",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hairstyle in which the hair is gathered and fastened at the back of the head so that it hangs down loosely",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ponytails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hairstyle in which the hair is tied up high at the back of the head so that it hangs down like a horse's tail",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hairstyle in which the hair is gathered and fastened at the back of the head so that it hangs down loosely",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pooch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dog:",
        "examples": [
          "a pampered pooch",
          "a cuddly/cute little pooch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dog",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "poodle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dog with curly hair that is usually cut short, except on its head, tail, and legs:",
        "examples": [
          "a miniature poodle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of dog with curly hair that is usually cut only on parts of its body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "poodles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dog with curly hair that is usually cut short, except on its head, tail, and legs:",
        "examples": [
          "a miniature poodle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of dog with curly hair that is usually cut only on parts of its body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "poof": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a gay man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that something has happened suddenly or by magic:",
        "examples": [
          "He waved his hand over the empty box and - poof! - a dove appeared."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pool": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small area of usually still water:",
        "examples": [
          "We looked for crabs in the rock pools along the seashore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of liquid on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "a pool of blood/oil",
          "figurative a pool of light"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "I spent most of my holiday lying/sunbathing by the pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of people or a quantity of a particular thing, such as money, collected together for shared use by several people or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "Patrick crashed a Ford that he'd borrowed from the car pool at work.",
          "As unemployment rises, the pool of cheap labour increases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some card games, an amount of money that is collected from all the players and received by the player who wins the game",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money risked by a number of people on the result of a game or event:",
        "examples": [
          "a baseball/football/hockey pool",
          "the office pool",
          "Who won the pool?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of gambling in which people risk a small amount of money and try to guess the results of football games correctly and win a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "do the pools They do the pools every week.",
          "His brother won £150,000 on the pools.",
          "Other than winning the football pools, we have no chance of owning our own house.",
          "She booked the cruise after a lucky win on the pools.",
          "When she was in her thirties, she won a small fortune on the football pools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game in which two people use cues (= long, thin poles) to hit 16 coloured balls into six holes around the edge of a large table covered in soft cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "a pool table/room/hall",
          "mainly US informal Do you want to shoot (= play) some pool?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect something such as money in order for it to be used by several different people or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids pooled their money to buy their parents a wedding anniversary gift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small area of usually still water, or a small amount of liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "pools of water in the gutter",
          "a pool of blood"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pool is also a swimming pool.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money or a number of people or things collected together for shared use by several people or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "Their profits get plowed back into a pool to pay subscribers’ claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pool is also the total amount of money risked by people on the result of a card game or sports event:",
        "examples": [
          "an office Super Bowl pool"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played by two or more people in which a cue (= long, round stick) is used to hit a white ball against other balls in order to roll them into one of six holes around the edge of a special table:",
        "examples": [
          "a pool table"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine your money with money from a number of other people for shared use:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids pooled their money to buy their parents plane tickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quantity of a particular thing or money that is collected and used by different people or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "You can buy shares directly via a stockbroker or invest in a pool of shares run by a professional fund manager.",
          "You can use a car from the car pool for your trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of people who are available to work when needed:",
        "examples": [
          "We are creating a pool of workers who are willing and able to fill such positions.",
          "Many companies are considering outsourcing some of their operations in order to tap into a cheaper pool of labour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of insurance companies that work together to provide insurance for something that a single insurance company cannot provide insurance for alone:",
        "examples": [
          "a high-risk insurance pool"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to share something such as money, information, etc. so that it can be used by several different people or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "The countries agreed to pool resources for defence purposes.",
          "They pool money from thousands of different investors and put it into a wide range of companies.",
          "pool experience/knowledge/talents"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pooling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of sharing or combining two or more things:",
        "examples": [
          "the pooling of resources"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of accounting used when two companies merge (= join together), in which their assets, debts, etc. are combined:",
        "examples": [
          "Under the pooling of interests method, a business combination is regarded as the uniting of the ownership interests of two companies, not as the acquisition of one company by another."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pools": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small area of usually still water:",
        "examples": [
          "We looked for crabs in the rock pools along the seashore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of liquid on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "a pool of blood/oil",
          "figurative a pool of light"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "I spent most of my holiday lying/sunbathing by the pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of people or a quantity of a particular thing, such as money, collected together for shared use by several people or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "Patrick crashed a Ford that he'd borrowed from the car pool at work.",
          "As unemployment rises, the pool of cheap labour increases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some card games, an amount of money that is collected from all the players and received by the player who wins the game",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money risked by a number of people on the result of a game or event:",
        "examples": [
          "a baseball/football/hockey pool",
          "the office pool",
          "Who won the pool?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of gambling in which people risk a small amount of money and try to guess the results of football games correctly and win a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "do the pools They do the pools every week.",
          "His brother won £150,000 on the pools.",
          "Other than winning the football pools, we have no chance of owning our own house.",
          "She booked the cruise after a lucky win on the pools.",
          "When she was in her thirties, she won a small fortune on the football pools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game in which two people use cues (= long, thin poles) to hit 16 coloured balls into six holes around the edge of a large table covered in soft cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "a pool table/room/hall",
          "mainly US informal Do you want to shoot (= play) some pool?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect something such as money in order for it to be used by several different people or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids pooled their money to buy their parents a wedding anniversary gift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small area of usually still water, or a small amount of liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "pools of water in the gutter",
          "a pool of blood"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pool is also a swimming pool.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money or a number of people or things collected together for shared use by several people or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "Their profits get plowed back into a pool to pay subscribers’ claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pool is also the total amount of money risked by people on the result of a card game or sports event:",
        "examples": [
          "an office Super Bowl pool"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played by two or more people in which a cue (= long, round stick) is used to hit a white ball against other balls in order to roll them into one of six holes around the edge of a special table:",
        "examples": [
          "a pool table"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine your money with money from a number of other people for shared use:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids pooled their money to buy their parents plane tickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quantity of a particular thing or money that is collected and used by different people or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "You can buy shares directly via a stockbroker or invest in a pool of shares run by a professional fund manager.",
          "You can use a car from the car pool for your trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of people who are available to work when needed:",
        "examples": [
          "We are creating a pool of workers who are willing and able to fill such positions.",
          "Many companies are considering outsourcing some of their operations in order to tap into a cheaper pool of labour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of insurance companies that work together to provide insurance for something that a single insurance company cannot provide insurance for alone:",
        "examples": [
          "a high-risk insurance pool"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to share something such as money, information, etc. so that it can be used by several different people or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "The countries agreed to pool resources for defence purposes.",
          "They pool money from thousands of different investors and put it into a wide range of companies.",
          "pool experience/knowledge/talents"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "solid waste from the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "information:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you get the poop on all the candidates?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very tired:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm pooped! I must get some sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass solid waste from the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Your puppy's just pooped right outside my front door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excrement",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "poops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "solid waste from the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "information:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you get the poop on all the candidates?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very tired:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm pooped! I must get some sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass solid waste from the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Your puppy's just pooped right outside my front door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excrement",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "poor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having little money and/or few possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the world's poorest countries are in Africa.",
          "He came from a poor immigrant family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have very little of a particular substance or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Unfortunately, Iceland is poor in natural resources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not good; being of a very low quality, quantity, or standard:",
        "examples": [
          "a poor harvest",
          "Last year's exam results were fairly poor.",
          "poor at I was always very poor at maths at school.",
          "poor health Dad had been in poor health for several years.",
          "At last month's meeting, attendance was poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "deserving sympathy:",
        "examples": [
          "That cold sounds terrible, you poor thing!",
          "Look at that dog - the poor thing only has three legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "poor people considered together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "housing for the poor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having little money or few possessions, or lacking something important:",
        "examples": [
          "He came from a poor, immigrant family.",
          "Most of the world’s poorest countries are in Africa.",
          "The country is poor in natural resources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a very low quality or standard; not good:",
        "examples": [
          "poor eyesight",
          "poor grades",
          "He’s in very poor health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "deserving sympathy:",
        "examples": [
          "That poor dog looks like it hasn’t been fed in a while."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "poor people:",
        "examples": [
          "She gives a lot of money to the poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having little money and/or few possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "It's offering to pay off 10 percent of the poor countries' debt.",
          "He came from a poor immigrant family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not good or operating well, or of a low quality or standard:",
        "examples": [
          "The retailer has had two poor Christmases in a row.",
          "PinnFund specialized in mortgage loans for borrowers with poor credit.",
          "He was fired for poor job performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have very little of a particular substance or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Greece is relatively poor in natural resources."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poorer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having little money and/or few possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the world's poorest countries are in Africa.",
          "He came from a poor immigrant family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have very little of a particular substance or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Unfortunately, Iceland is poor in natural resources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not good; being of a very low quality, quantity, or standard:",
        "examples": [
          "a poor harvest",
          "Last year's exam results were fairly poor.",
          "poor at I was always very poor at maths at school.",
          "poor health Dad had been in poor health for several years.",
          "At last month's meeting, attendance was poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "deserving sympathy:",
        "examples": [
          "That cold sounds terrible, you poor thing!",
          "Look at that dog - the poor thing only has three legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "poor people considered together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "housing for the poor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having little money or few possessions, or lacking something important:",
        "examples": [
          "He came from a poor, immigrant family.",
          "Most of the world’s poorest countries are in Africa.",
          "The country is poor in natural resources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a very low quality or standard; not good:",
        "examples": [
          "poor eyesight",
          "poor grades",
          "He’s in very poor health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "deserving sympathy:",
        "examples": [
          "That poor dog looks like it hasn’t been fed in a while."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "poor people:",
        "examples": [
          "She gives a lot of money to the poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having little money and/or few possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "It's offering to pay off 10 percent of the poor countries' debt.",
          "He came from a poor immigrant family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not good or operating well, or of a low quality or standard:",
        "examples": [
          "The retailer has had two poor Christmases in a row.",
          "PinnFund specialized in mortgage loans for borrowers with poor credit.",
          "He was fired for poor job performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have very little of a particular substance or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Greece is relatively poor in natural resources."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poorest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having little money and/or few possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the world's poorest countries are in Africa.",
          "He came from a poor immigrant family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have very little of a particular substance or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Unfortunately, Iceland is poor in natural resources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not good; being of a very low quality, quantity, or standard:",
        "examples": [
          "a poor harvest",
          "Last year's exam results were fairly poor.",
          "poor at I was always very poor at maths at school.",
          "poor health Dad had been in poor health for several years.",
          "At last month's meeting, attendance was poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "deserving sympathy:",
        "examples": [
          "That cold sounds terrible, you poor thing!",
          "Look at that dog - the poor thing only has three legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "poor people considered together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "housing for the poor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having little money or few possessions, or lacking something important:",
        "examples": [
          "He came from a poor, immigrant family.",
          "Most of the world’s poorest countries are in Africa.",
          "The country is poor in natural resources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a very low quality or standard; not good:",
        "examples": [
          "poor eyesight",
          "poor grades",
          "He’s in very poor health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "deserving sympathy:",
        "examples": [
          "That poor dog looks like it hasn’t been fed in a while."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "poor people:",
        "examples": [
          "She gives a lot of money to the poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having little money and/or few possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "It's offering to pay off 10 percent of the poor countries' debt.",
          "He came from a poor immigrant family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not good or operating well, or of a low quality or standard:",
        "examples": [
          "The retailer has had two poor Christmases in a row.",
          "PinnFund specialized in mortgage loans for borrowers with poor credit.",
          "He was fired for poor job performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have very little of a particular substance or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Greece is relatively poor in natural resources."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poorhouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a building in which extremely poor people could live and be fed, paid for by the public",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "poorly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not well:",
        "examples": [
          "A business as poorly managed as that one doesn't deserve to succeed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ill:",
        "examples": [
          "He says he's feeling poorly and he's going back to bed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "modern popular music, usually with a strong beat, created with electrical or electronic equipment, and easy to listen to and remember:",
        "examples": [
          "pop music",
          "a pop concert/song",
          "What do you want to listen to - jazz, classical, or pop?",
          "pop charts The song reached No. 32 in the pop charts.",
          "pop singer/star She wants to be a pop singer/star like Lady Gaga."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, sharp sound like something exploding:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a pop and the lights went out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a father:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] Hey Pop, can I do anything to help?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet fizzy drink (= with bubbles), usually with a fruit flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "a bottle of pop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone, especially in public:",
        "examples": [
          "She never expected anyone from her own family to take a pop at her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "each particular occasion or object in a series:",
        "examples": [
          "a pop She gives lectures and gets paid $5,000 a pop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a colour that looks very bright and noticeable next to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Last season was all about small pops of colour: a turquoise shoe, an emerald bag, or a slash of scarlet lipstick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "power or strength:",
        "examples": [
          "These bats are made of good hard wood and have a lot of pop.",
          "He may be small but he's got some pop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "pop into I've just got to pop into the bank to get some money.",
          "pop out Paula popped out for a minute.",
          "pop upstairs Would you pop upstairs and see if Grandad is okay?",
          "pop in/over Why don't you pop in/over and see us this afternoon?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) make a short explosive sound, often by breaking something:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids were popping all the birthday balloons.",
          "The music played and champagne corks popped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your ears pop, you experience a strange noise and feeling in your ears as a result of a sudden change in air pressure:",
        "examples": [
          "My ears always pop as the plane comes in to land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly and suddenly, especially from a closed space:",
        "examples": [
          "pop out When you open the box, a clown pops out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or take something quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "pop something in something If you pop the pizza in the oven now, it'll be ready in 15 minutes.",
          "pop something into/around something He popped his head into the room/around the door and said \"Lunchtime!\"",
          "pop something on Pop your shoes on and let's go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take pills regularly, especially ones containing an illegal drug:",
        "examples": [
          "A decade of heavy drinking and popping pills ruined her health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open or release something quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The taxi driver said that he stopped immediately and popped the trunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very noticeable and bright, especially when seen next to something of a different colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Splashes of yellow, blue, pink, and orange pop against a black background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "enjoyed by many people and easy to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "Dario Fo, the famous Italian playwright, is a pop Pirandello.",
          "\"Silence of the Lambs\" was pop movie-making at its best."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "The village (pop. 3,915) is a bustling river port."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short little explosive sound, often by bursting something, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The kids were popping all the birthday balloons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or appear quickly, suddenly, or when not expected:",
        "examples": [
          "McEnroe hits it and the ball pops over his shoulder.",
          "There are lots of good young players popping up these days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or for the general public:",
        "examples": [
          "pop art",
          "pop culture",
          "pop music"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a father:",
        "examples": [
          "Hey Pop, can I borrow the car?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft drink",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infmlfor each one:",
        "examples": [
          "The tickets cost $200 a pop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for population (= the number of people living in a place):",
        "examples": [
          "Devil’s Lake, N.D. (pop. 7442)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "popcorn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "seeds of maize that are heated until they break open and become soft and light, usually flavoured with salt, butter, or sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "a tub of popcorn"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "seeds of corn that are heated until they burst, becoming light, white balls that are usually eaten with salt and butter or a sweet covering on them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pope": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the title of) the leader of the Roman Catholic Church:",
        "examples": [
          "Pope John Paul II"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the leader of the Roman Catholic Church:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Pope John Paul II"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "popes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the title of) the leader of the Roman Catholic Church:",
        "examples": [
          "Pope John Paul II"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the leader of the Roman Catholic Church:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Pope John Paul II"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poplar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall tree with branches that form a thin pointed shape:",
        "examples": [
          "a tall row of poplars"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall, straight, fast-growing tree with soft wood",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "popped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "popper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the drug amyl nitrite, especially when supplied in a small bottle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "poppers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the drug amyl nitrite, especially when supplied in a small bottle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "poppet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a child, that you like or love:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] Come on, poppet, it's time for bed.",
          "Oh, Becky's a real poppet - such a sweet girl."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "popping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "poppy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant with large, delicate flowers that are typically red and have small, black seeds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant with large, usually red flowers, and small, black, edible seeds",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "poppycock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "nonsense:",
        "examples": [
          "He dismissed the allegations as poppycock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "modern popular music, usually with a strong beat, created with electrical or electronic equipment, and easy to listen to and remember:",
        "examples": [
          "pop music",
          "a pop concert/song",
          "What do you want to listen to - jazz, classical, or pop?",
          "pop charts The song reached No. 32 in the pop charts.",
          "pop singer/star She wants to be a pop singer/star like Lady Gaga."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, sharp sound like something exploding:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a pop and the lights went out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a father:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] Hey Pop, can I do anything to help?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet fizzy drink (= with bubbles), usually with a fruit flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "a bottle of pop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone, especially in public:",
        "examples": [
          "She never expected anyone from her own family to take a pop at her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "each particular occasion or object in a series:",
        "examples": [
          "a pop She gives lectures and gets paid $5,000 a pop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a colour that looks very bright and noticeable next to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Last season was all about small pops of colour: a turquoise shoe, an emerald bag, or a slash of scarlet lipstick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "power or strength:",
        "examples": [
          "These bats are made of good hard wood and have a lot of pop.",
          "He may be small but he's got some pop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "pop into I've just got to pop into the bank to get some money.",
          "pop out Paula popped out for a minute.",
          "pop upstairs Would you pop upstairs and see if Grandad is okay?",
          "pop in/over Why don't you pop in/over and see us this afternoon?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) make a short explosive sound, often by breaking something:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids were popping all the birthday balloons.",
          "The music played and champagne corks popped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your ears pop, you experience a strange noise and feeling in your ears as a result of a sudden change in air pressure:",
        "examples": [
          "My ears always pop as the plane comes in to land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly and suddenly, especially from a closed space:",
        "examples": [
          "pop out When you open the box, a clown pops out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or take something quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "pop something in something If you pop the pizza in the oven now, it'll be ready in 15 minutes.",
          "pop something into/around something He popped his head into the room/around the door and said \"Lunchtime!\"",
          "pop something on Pop your shoes on and let's go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take pills regularly, especially ones containing an illegal drug:",
        "examples": [
          "A decade of heavy drinking and popping pills ruined her health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open or release something quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The taxi driver said that he stopped immediately and popped the trunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very noticeable and bright, especially when seen next to something of a different colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Splashes of yellow, blue, pink, and orange pop against a black background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "enjoyed by many people and easy to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "Dario Fo, the famous Italian playwright, is a pop Pirandello.",
          "\"Silence of the Lambs\" was pop movie-making at its best."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "The village (pop. 3,915) is a bustling river port."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short little explosive sound, often by bursting something, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The kids were popping all the birthday balloons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or appear quickly, suddenly, or when not expected:",
        "examples": [
          "McEnroe hits it and the ball pops over his shoulder.",
          "There are lots of good young players popping up these days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or for the general public:",
        "examples": [
          "pop art",
          "pop culture",
          "pop music"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a father:",
        "examples": [
          "Hey Pop, can I borrow the car?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft drink",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infmlfor each one:",
        "examples": [
          "The tickets cost $200 a pop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for population (= the number of people living in a place):",
        "examples": [
          "Devil’s Lake, N.D. (pop. 7442)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "popsicle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a sweet piece of ice with a fruit flavour on a small stick",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a sweet, flavored ice on a stick",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "popsicles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a sweet piece of ice with a fruit flavour on a small stick",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a sweet, flavored ice on a stick",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "populace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ordinary people who live in a particular country or place:",
        "examples": [
          "Some studies show that workers in the nuclear industry are more likely than the general populace to get cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who live in a particular country or place, or ordinary people:",
        "examples": [
          "It seemed as if the town’s entire populace had turned out for the parade."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "popular": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people:",
        "examples": [
          "She's the most popular teacher in school.",
          "That song was popular with people from my father's generation.",
          "Walking is a popular form of exercise in Britain.",
          "How popular is Madonna among/with teenagers?",
          "informal Jan wasn't very popular (= people were annoyed by her) when she opened all the windows on that cold day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for or involving ordinary people rather than experts or very educated people:",
        "examples": [
          "popular music/entertainment/culture",
          "The issue was virtually ignored by the popular press.",
          "The popular myth is that air travel is more dangerous than travel by car or bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "liked, enjoyed, or admired by many people or by most people in a particular group:",
        "examples": [
          "In-line skating is increasingly popular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving or relating to ordinary people or to all the people who live in a country or area:",
        "examples": [
          "Contrary to popular belief, air travel is less dangerous than travel by car."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "popularity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something or someone is liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people:",
        "examples": [
          "the increasing popularity of organic food"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "populated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a place) having people living there:",
        "examples": [
          "They don't want to run the risk of bombs falling on populated areas.",
          "They live in densely populated, racially segregated neighbourhoods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lived in:",
        "examples": [
          "densely populated cities"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "population": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "all the people living in a particular country, area, or place:",
        "examples": [
          "Ten percent of the population lived in poverty.",
          "In 1992 the population of Cairo was approximately 6,500,000.",
          "a growing/shrinking population",
          "Throughout the war, there were horrific casualties among the civilian populations of both countries.",
          "The UN is investigating new methods of population control (= limiting the growth of the number of people).",
          "The country is facing a population explosion (= sudden growth in the number of people)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people or animals of a particular type or group who live in one country, area, or place:",
        "examples": [
          "There's been a nine percent rise in the prison population (= the number of people in prison).",
          "The dolphin population has been decimated by tuna fishing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people living in a particular country, area, or place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] What is the population of Toronto (= how many people live there)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Population is also used to refer to all the living things of a particular type or group who live in a particular area or environment.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people living in a particular country, area, or town:",
        "examples": [
          "a population of 12,000/175,000/13 million, etc. With a population of 2.1 million, it is the country's 25th largest metropolitan area.",
          "We've seen a slow but steady decline in population over the years.",
          "In these countries there is still rapid population growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people living in a particular country, area, or town:",
        "examples": [
          "10% of the population were living in poverty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people or animals of a particular type or group that live in one country, area, or town:",
        "examples": [
          "More than half of the world's working population has no formal employment or social security arrangements.",
          "With the restrictions on hunting, deer populations have begun to grow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "populations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "all the people living in a particular country, area, or place:",
        "examples": [
          "Ten percent of the population lived in poverty.",
          "In 1992 the population of Cairo was approximately 6,500,000.",
          "a growing/shrinking population",
          "Throughout the war, there were horrific casualties among the civilian populations of both countries.",
          "The UN is investigating new methods of population control (= limiting the growth of the number of people).",
          "The country is facing a population explosion (= sudden growth in the number of people)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people or animals of a particular type or group who live in one country, area, or place:",
        "examples": [
          "There's been a nine percent rise in the prison population (= the number of people in prison).",
          "The dolphin population has been decimated by tuna fishing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people living in a particular country, area, or place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] What is the population of Toronto (= how many people live there)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Population is also used to refer to all the living things of a particular type or group who live in a particular area or environment.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people living in a particular country, area, or town:",
        "examples": [
          "a population of 12,000/175,000/13 million, etc. With a population of 2.1 million, it is the country's 25th largest metropolitan area.",
          "We've seen a slow but steady decline in population over the years.",
          "In these countries there is still rapid population growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people living in a particular country, area, or town:",
        "examples": [
          "10% of the population were living in poverty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people or animals of a particular type or group that live in one country, area, or town:",
        "examples": [
          "More than half of the world's working population has no formal employment or social security arrangements.",
          "With the restrictions on hunting, deer populations have begun to grow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "porcelain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard but delicate, shiny, white substance made by heating a special type of clay to a high temperature, used to make cups, plates, decorations, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a porcelain dish",
          "The tea cups are (made of) porcelain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cups, plates, and decorations, etc. made of porcelain:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a fine collection of Meissen porcelain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard but delicate, shiny, white substance made by heating a special type of clay to a high temperature, used esp. to make cups, plates, and small, decorative objects:",
        "examples": [
          "a porcelain figurine"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "porch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a covered structure in front of the entrance to a building:",
        "examples": [
          "For details, see the poster in the church porch.",
          "The front porch held pots of flowers, all looking healthy and strong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a raised, covered, sometimes partly closed area, often made of wood, on the front or side of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "We sat out on the porch to cool off.",
          "A cheer rose from those assembled on the porch of the neighbour's house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a covered area next to the entrance of a house, sometimes open to the air and sometimes surrounded by a screen (= wire net):",
        "examples": [
          "The back porch looks out on our garden."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "porcupine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal with a covering of long, sharp quills (= stiff hairs like needles) on its back",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, brown mammal with a covering of quills (= long, sharp points) on its back",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "porcupines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal with a covering of long, sharp quills (= stiff hairs like needles) on its back",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, brown mammal with a covering of quills (= long, sharp points) on its back",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pores": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small hole in the skin of people or other animals, or a similar hole on the surface of plants or rocks:",
        "examples": [
          "Sweat passes through the pores and cools the body down.",
          "Pimples form when pores become blocked with dirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of many very small holes in the skin of people or other animals or on the surface of plants",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pork": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "meat from a pig, eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "a pork chop",
          "pork sausages"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "meat from a pig, eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "pork chops"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "porn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "Some of those photos they show in tabloid newspapers are nothing but porn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pictures, books, television programmes , newspaper articles, etc. that are intended to be exciting for people interested in a particular subject or particular product:",
        "examples": [
          "Half the shows on TV are either food porn or property porn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "a porn shop",
          "porn movies",
          "porno magazines"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "porno": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "Some of those photos they show in tabloid newspapers are nothing but porn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pictures, books, television programmes , newspaper articles, etc. that are intended to be exciting for people interested in a particular subject or particular product:",
        "examples": [
          "Half the shows on TV are either food porn or property porn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "a porn shop",
          "porn movies",
          "porno magazines"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pornographic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or having the qualities of pornography:",
        "examples": [
          "The part of the film judged to be pornographic was cut from the final version.",
          "pornographic websites"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pornography": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "books, magazines, films, etc. with no artistic value that describe or show sexual acts or naked people in a way that is intended to be sexually exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "a campaign against pornography",
          "hard(-core) (= very detailed) porn",
          "soft(-core) (= not very detailed) porn"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pictures, movies, or writing that show or describe sexual behavior for the purpose of exciting people sexually",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "porridge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick, soft food made from oats boiled in milk or water, eaten hot for breakfast",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time spent in prison:",
        "examples": [
          "He did ten years porridge for armed robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, soft food made from oats (= a type of grain) boiled in water or milk; oatmeal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "port": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a town by the sea or by a river that has a harbour, or the harbour itself:",
        "examples": [
          "a naval/fishing/container port",
          "We had a good view of all the ships coming into/leaving port."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a computer where wires from other pieces of equipment, such as a printer, can be connected",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the left side of a ship or aircraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong, sweet wine made in Portugal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a case or bag",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a city or town that has a harbor (= sheltered area of water where ships can load or unload) on the sea or a river, or the harbor itself:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a fishing/naval port"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a computer where wires can be connected in order to control other pieces of equipment, such as a printer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the left side of a ship or aircraft as you are facing forward",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of water and the land and buildings surrounding it, where ships can take on and off goods and passengers:",
        "examples": [
          "Ports along the Mississippi River handle 56 percent of the nation's grain shipments.",
          "come into/leave port Officials moved to stop the ship from leaving port.",
          "port officials/security"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a town that has such an area:",
        "examples": [
          "important East-Coast ports such as Baltimore"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a computer where you can connect another piece of equipment, such as a printer or screen:",
        "examples": [
          "A DVI monitor port lets you connect a digital LCD monitor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move software, a phone number, etc. to another system, without it being changed:",
        "examples": [
          "port sth to sth Our staff will check if your number can be ported to another operator who will help you with the process."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "porta": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of toilet that can be moved and put wherever it is needed, for example when camping :",
        "examples": [
          "You flush the Porta Potti with a foot pump.",
          "The van has a porta-potty mounted on rollers inside a cupboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a cubicle (= a small space with walls around it and a roof) with a toilet inside, that can be moved and put wherever it is needed, for example at an outside event, or on a building site:",
        "examples": [
          "There was no bathroom, so the builders brought their own Porta Potti.",
          "She prefers the term \"portable restroom\" to \"portapotty\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "portable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "light and small enough to be easily carried or moved:",
        "examples": [
          "a portable radio/phone/computer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "possible to take with you if you move to a different place or job:",
        "examples": [
          "They offer portable pensions, carried by employees from job to job.",
          "Your phone number is portable if you decide to move to a different home or office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small and light enough to be carried or moved easily, and not attached by electric wires:",
        "examples": [
          "a portable phone/radio"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "light and small enough to be easily carried or moved:",
        "examples": [
          "The laptop's ultra compact design makes it extremely portable and practical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a pension that you can move to another company, or a loan that you can use for a different purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "It is one of the few countries to offer portable pensions, carried by employees from job to job.",
          "Our portable loans allow you to keep your mortgage with us even if you move house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe software, a phone number, etc. that can be moved to another system without it being changed:",
        "examples": [
          "You can run these portable applications from removable drives such as flash drives, without having to install them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small machine, such as a small computer, that is easy to carry with you:",
        "examples": [
          "We specialize in handheld PCs and other portables."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "portal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way to get or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The laptop is my portal to the outside world.",
          "The Post Office has lost any sense that its core business is to provide a portal to delivery services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a website or page on the internet that allows people, especially a group of people who are interested in a particular subject, to get useful information and to find other websites:",
        "examples": [
          "A number of large access providers offer portals to the Web for their own users.",
          "There are a huge number of knit and crochet resources online, from trade association portals to blogs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an entrance to a building, especially a large or important one:",
        "examples": [
          "Carrell's name remains above the portal to this day.",
          "Passing through the portals of the BBC for the first time, she felt slightly nervous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to an opening to an organ in the body, especially the opening where blood vessels (= thin tubes that carry blood) enter the liver (= a large organ that cleans the blood):",
        "examples": [
          "A liver biopsy reveals portal fibrosis.",
          "Nerve fibres are abundant in the liver, particularly in the portal triads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a system in the body in which blood flows from capillaries (= very thin tubes) of one organ, through larger blood vessels (= tubes), to capillaries of another organ, before returning to the heart :",
        "examples": [
          "Ultimately these veins drain into the portal system.",
          "The problem sometimes results from obstruction of the portal circulation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the portal vein (= a major vein in the body that leads to the liver):",
        "examples": [
          "Portal hypertension is a common related condition that is caused by liver damage.",
          "Clotting time increases because the high portal pressure backs up blood into the spleen, destroying platelets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large and often highly decorated entrance to a building:",
        "examples": [
          "We entered the side portal of the cathedral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a page on the World Wide Web that users can change so it shows information they want to see:",
        "examples": [
          "The portal lets you access specific information from anywhere in the site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a website that collects information on a particular subject and has links (= connections) to other websites with related information:",
        "examples": [
          "Welcome to the Murray Portal, an educational resource for all those involved in teaching and learning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "portals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way to get or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The laptop is my portal to the outside world.",
          "The Post Office has lost any sense that its core business is to provide a portal to delivery services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a website or page on the internet that allows people, especially a group of people who are interested in a particular subject, to get useful information and to find other websites:",
        "examples": [
          "A number of large access providers offer portals to the Web for their own users.",
          "There are a huge number of knit and crochet resources online, from trade association portals to blogs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an entrance to a building, especially a large or important one:",
        "examples": [
          "Carrell's name remains above the portal to this day.",
          "Passing through the portals of the BBC for the first time, she felt slightly nervous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to an opening to an organ in the body, especially the opening where blood vessels (= thin tubes that carry blood) enter the liver (= a large organ that cleans the blood):",
        "examples": [
          "A liver biopsy reveals portal fibrosis.",
          "Nerve fibres are abundant in the liver, particularly in the portal triads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a system in the body in which blood flows from capillaries (= very thin tubes) of one organ, through larger blood vessels (= tubes), to capillaries of another organ, before returning to the heart :",
        "examples": [
          "Ultimately these veins drain into the portal system.",
          "The problem sometimes results from obstruction of the portal circulation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the portal vein (= a major vein in the body that leads to the liver):",
        "examples": [
          "Portal hypertension is a common related condition that is caused by liver damage.",
          "Clotting time increases because the high portal pressure backs up blood into the spleen, destroying platelets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large and often highly decorated entrance to a building:",
        "examples": [
          "We entered the side portal of the cathedral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a page on the World Wide Web that users can change so it shows information they want to see:",
        "examples": [
          "The portal lets you access specific information from anywhere in the site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a website that collects information on a particular subject and has links (= connections) to other websites with related information:",
        "examples": [
          "Welcome to the Murray Portal, an educational resource for all those involved in teaching and learning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "porter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to carry things, especially travellers' bags at railway stations, airports, hotels etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There aren't any porters, so we'll have to find a trolley for the luggage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to take care of a large building where many people live and be present at its entrance in order to help people who live or visit there:",
        "examples": [
          "The porter opened the door for me and then called a taxi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to help travellers who are spending the night on a train by arranging their bed, taking care of their bags, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of dark beer:",
        "examples": [
          "a glass of porter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to carry bags at railroad stations and airports",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A porter is also a person whose job is to clean, esp. in a large building.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to carry things, especially travellers' bags at railway stations, airports, hotels, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to be present at the entrance to a large building, for example a hotel, in order to help visitors",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "porters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to carry things, especially travellers' bags at railway stations, airports, hotels etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There aren't any porters, so we'll have to find a trolley for the luggage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to take care of a large building where many people live and be present at its entrance in order to help people who live or visit there:",
        "examples": [
          "The porter opened the door for me and then called a taxi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to help travellers who are spending the night on a train by arranging their bed, taking care of their bags, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of dark beer:",
        "examples": [
          "a glass of porter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to carry bags at railroad stations and airports",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A porter is also a person whose job is to clean, esp. in a large building.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to carry things, especially travellers' bags at railway stations, airports, hotels, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to be present at the entrance to a large building, for example a hotel, in order to help visitors",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "portfolio": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, thin case used for carrying drawings, documents, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of drawings, documents, etc. that represent a person's, especially an artist's, work:",
        "examples": [
          "She's trying to build up a portfolio of work to show during job interviews."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of company shares and other investments that are owned by a particular person or organization",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular job or area of responsibility of a member of a government:",
        "examples": [
          "The prime minister offered her the foreign affairs portfolio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In Britain, a minister without portfolio is an important government official who is not in charge of a particular department, but who still takes part in the decisions of the government:",
        "examples": [
          "He knows that life will not be simple when he takes up his post as minister without portfolio in the cabinet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, flat container used for carrying large drawings, documents, or other papers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A portfolio is also a collection of drawings, designs, or other papers that represent a person’s work.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of investments that are owned by a particular person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a stock portfolio"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of different investments that are owned by a particular person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "an investment portfolio",
          "a property portfolio",
          "have/hold a portfolio These funds are less risky because you hold a portfolio selected and monitored by a specialist manager.",
          "build (up) a portfolio You could build up a portfolio including UK funds.",
          "a balanced/diversified portfolio It's a diversified portfolio, which will lower the risk.",
          "a global/international portfolio These funds are impossible to ignore if you want a broad international portfolio.",
          "a bond/stock/share portfolio These shares should amount to no more than 10 or 20% of a stock portfolio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the range of products or services that a company offers, or the businesses that someone owns:",
        "examples": [
          "Customer reaction to our product portfolio has been extremely positive.",
          "The hotel group's brand portfolio includes about 15 complementary brands, from luxury to budget hotels.",
          "strong/broad portfolio We will continue to have a strong portfolio of businesses with an annual turnover of approximately £1.65bn.",
          "build up/expand a portfolio He and associates want to build up a portfolio of money-making websites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular job or area of responsibility that a member of a government has :",
        "examples": [
          "One of the most significant changes is in the trade portfolio."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "portfolios": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, thin case used for carrying drawings, documents, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of drawings, documents, etc. that represent a person's, especially an artist's, work:",
        "examples": [
          "She's trying to build up a portfolio of work to show during job interviews."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of company shares and other investments that are owned by a particular person or organization",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular job or area of responsibility of a member of a government:",
        "examples": [
          "The prime minister offered her the foreign affairs portfolio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In Britain, a minister without portfolio is an important government official who is not in charge of a particular department, but who still takes part in the decisions of the government:",
        "examples": [
          "He knows that life will not be simple when he takes up his post as minister without portfolio in the cabinet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, flat container used for carrying large drawings, documents, or other papers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A portfolio is also a collection of drawings, designs, or other papers that represent a person’s work.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of investments that are owned by a particular person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a stock portfolio"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of different investments that are owned by a particular person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "an investment portfolio",
          "a property portfolio",
          "have/hold a portfolio These funds are less risky because you hold a portfolio selected and monitored by a specialist manager.",
          "build (up) a portfolio You could build up a portfolio including UK funds.",
          "a balanced/diversified portfolio It's a diversified portfolio, which will lower the risk.",
          "a global/international portfolio These funds are impossible to ignore if you want a broad international portfolio.",
          "a bond/stock/share portfolio These shares should amount to no more than 10 or 20% of a stock portfolio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the range of products or services that a company offers, or the businesses that someone owns:",
        "examples": [
          "Customer reaction to our product portfolio has been extremely positive.",
          "The hotel group's brand portfolio includes about 15 complementary brands, from luxury to budget hotels.",
          "strong/broad portfolio We will continue to have a strong portfolio of businesses with an annual turnover of approximately £1.65bn.",
          "build up/expand a portfolio He and associates want to build up a portfolio of money-making websites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular job or area of responsibility that a member of a government has :",
        "examples": [
          "One of the most significant changes is in the trade portfolio."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "portion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part or share of something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "A large/major portion of the company's profit goes straight back into new projects.",
          "I accept my portion of the blame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of a particular food that is served to one person, especially in a restaurant or a shop that sells food ready to be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "The portions are very generous in this restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part or share of something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "She read large portions of the manuscript and offered many useful suggestions.",
          "A portion of my paycheck was withheld for taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A portion is also the amount of food served to or suitable for a person:",
        "examples": [
          "They serve children’s portions at half-price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part or share of something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "A large portion of the company's profits is ploughed back into new projects.",
          "These products account for a relatively small portion of sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of a particular food that is enough for one person, especially in a restaurant, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Bar food, lunchtime and evening, comes in generous portions.",
          "They kept their costs down by minimizing waste and having strict portion control."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "portions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part or share of something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "A large/major portion of the company's profit goes straight back into new projects.",
          "I accept my portion of the blame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of a particular food that is served to one person, especially in a restaurant or a shop that sells food ready to be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "The portions are very generous in this restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part or share of something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "She read large portions of the manuscript and offered many useful suggestions.",
          "A portion of my paycheck was withheld for taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A portion is also the amount of food served to or suitable for a person:",
        "examples": [
          "They serve children’s portions at half-price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part or share of something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "A large portion of the company's profits is ploughed back into new projects.",
          "These products account for a relatively small portion of sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of a particular food that is enough for one person, especially in a restaurant, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Bar food, lunchtime and evening, comes in generous portions.",
          "They kept their costs down by minimizing waste and having strict portion control."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "portrait": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a painting, photograph, drawing, etc. of a person or, less commonly, of a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "She's commissioned an artist to paint her portrait/paint a portrait of her.",
          "a portrait gallery",
          "a portrait painter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A film or book that is a portrait of something describes or represents that thing in a detailed way:",
        "examples": [
          "Her latest novel paints a very vivid portrait of the aristocracy in the 1920s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A portrait computer document is to be printed with the shorter side of the paper at the top and bottom.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painting, photograph, or drawing of a person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A portrait is also a description or representation of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The book paints a grim portrait of wartime suffering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a computer document that is to be printed with the shorter side of the paper at the top and bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "The design was intended to be distributed in printed form, so the pages are laid out for printing in A4 portrait format."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "portraits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a painting, photograph, drawing, etc. of a person or, less commonly, of a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "She's commissioned an artist to paint her portrait/paint a portrait of her.",
          "a portrait gallery",
          "a portrait painter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A film or book that is a portrait of something describes or represents that thing in a detailed way:",
        "examples": [
          "Her latest novel paints a very vivid portrait of the aristocracy in the 1920s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A portrait computer document is to be printed with the shorter side of the paper at the top and bottom.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painting, photograph, or drawing of a person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A portrait is also a description or representation of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The book paints a grim portrait of wartime suffering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a computer document that is to be printed with the shorter side of the paper at the top and bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "The design was intended to be distributed in printed form, so the pages are laid out for printing in A4 portrait format."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "portray": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to represent or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work:",
        "examples": [
          "The painting portrays a beautiful young woman in a blue dress.",
          "The writer portrays life in a small village at the turn of the century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person in a film, book, etc. is portrayed as a particular type of character, they are represented in that way:",
        "examples": [
          "The father in the film is portrayed as a fairly unpleasant character."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent or describe someone or something in a book, movie, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The book portrayed him as somebody who was uncaring, even bigoted.",
          "The writer portrays life in a working-class community at the turn of the century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To portray is also to act the part of someone in a movie or play:",
        "examples": [
          "Michael Douglas portrays the president of the United States."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "portrayal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way that someone or something is described or represented in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work:",
        "examples": [
          "His latest movie is a grim portrayal of wartime suffering.",
          "She won a Best Actress award for her portrayal of the title character in \"Erin Brockovich\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "portrayed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work:",
        "examples": [
          "The painting portrays a beautiful young woman in a blue dress.",
          "The writer portrays life in a small village at the turn of the century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person in a film, book, etc. is portrayed as a particular type of character, they are represented in that way:",
        "examples": [
          "The father in the film is portrayed as a fairly unpleasant character."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ports": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a town by the sea or by a river that has a harbour, or the harbour itself:",
        "examples": [
          "a naval/fishing/container port",
          "We had a good view of all the ships coming into/leaving port."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a computer where wires from other pieces of equipment, such as a printer, can be connected",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the left side of a ship or aircraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong, sweet wine made in Portugal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a case or bag",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a city or town that has a harbor (= sheltered area of water where ships can load or unload) on the sea or a river, or the harbor itself:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a fishing/naval port"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a computer where wires can be connected in order to control other pieces of equipment, such as a printer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the left side of a ship or aircraft as you are facing forward",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of water and the land and buildings surrounding it, where ships can take on and off goods and passengers:",
        "examples": [
          "Ports along the Mississippi River handle 56 percent of the nation's grain shipments.",
          "come into/leave port Officials moved to stop the ship from leaving port.",
          "port officials/security"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a town that has such an area:",
        "examples": [
          "important East-Coast ports such as Baltimore"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a computer where you can connect another piece of equipment, such as a printer or screen:",
        "examples": [
          "A DVI monitor port lets you connect a digital LCD monitor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move software, a phone number, etc. to another system, without it being changed:",
        "examples": [
          "port sth to sth Our staff will check if your number can be ported to another operator who will help you with the process."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "portugal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in western Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "portuguese": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Portugal, its people, or its language:",
        "examples": [
          "Portuguese food/customs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Portugal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Portugal:",
        "examples": [
          "There are six Spaniards and a Portuguese in the class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people of Portugal:",
        "examples": [
          "The Portuguese added black beans to the dish.",
          "The island was settled by the Portuguese in 1439."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "It is wise to use the POS computer only for sales transactions, reports, and inventory control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something, especially a problem or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Nuclear weapons pose a threat to everyone.",
          "The mountain terrain poses particular problems for civil engineers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask a question, especially in a formal situation such as a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "Can we go back to the question that Helena posed earlier?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move into and stay in a particular position, in order to be photographed, painted, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We all posed for our photographs next to the Statue of Liberty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend to be something that you are not or to have qualities that you do not have, in order to be admired or attract interest:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn't really know a thing about the theatre - he's just posing!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular position in which a person stands, sits, etc. in order to be photographed, painted, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He adopted/assumed/struck (= moved into) an elegant pose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone pretends to have qualities that they do not have:",
        "examples": [
          "She likes to appear as if she knows all about the latest films and art exhibitions, but it's all a pose (= she's pretending and it's not true)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something, esp. a problem or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Does this defendant really pose a threat to the community?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To pose a question is to bring attention to a problem, often in the form of a question:",
        "examples": [
          "Joanna poses the question, \"How do we accomplish these goals?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move into and stay in a particular position, usually so that you can be photographed or have your picture drawn or painted:",
        "examples": [
          "We all posed for our photographs in front of the Lincoln Memorial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend to be someone else in order to deceive others:",
        "examples": [
          "The detective posed as a sailor to try to catch the smugglers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position in which someone stands or sits when posing:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you hold that pose?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "posed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something, especially a problem or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Nuclear weapons pose a threat to everyone.",
          "The mountain terrain poses particular problems for civil engineers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask a question, especially in a formal situation such as a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "Can we go back to the question that Helena posed earlier?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move into and stay in a particular position, in order to be photographed, painted, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We all posed for our photographs next to the Statue of Liberty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend to be something that you are not or to have qualities that you do not have, in order to be admired or attract interest:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn't really know a thing about the theatre - he's just posing!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poseidon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Greek mythology (= ancient stories), the god of water and the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "The ancients built a beautiful temple to Poseidon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a problem or question that is difficult to solve or answer:",
        "examples": [
          "Who was the last woman to win three Olympic gold medals? That's quite a poser."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "posers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a problem or question that is difficult to solve or answer:",
        "examples": [
          "Who was the last woman to win three Olympic gold medals? That's quite a poser."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something, especially a problem or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Nuclear weapons pose a threat to everyone.",
          "The mountain terrain poses particular problems for civil engineers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask a question, especially in a formal situation such as a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "Can we go back to the question that Helena posed earlier?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move into and stay in a particular position, in order to be photographed, painted, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We all posed for our photographs next to the Statue of Liberty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend to be something that you are not or to have qualities that you do not have, in order to be admired or attract interest:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn't really know a thing about the theatre - he's just posing!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular position in which a person stands, sits, etc. in order to be photographed, painted, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He adopted/assumed/struck (= moved into) an elegant pose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone pretends to have qualities that they do not have:",
        "examples": [
          "She likes to appear as if she knows all about the latest films and art exhibitions, but it's all a pose (= she's pretending and it's not true)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something, esp. a problem or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Does this defendant really pose a threat to the community?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To pose a question is to bring attention to a problem, often in the form of a question:",
        "examples": [
          "Joanna poses the question, \"How do we accomplish these goals?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move into and stay in a particular position, usually so that you can be photographed or have your picture drawn or painted:",
        "examples": [
          "We all posed for our photographs in front of the Lincoln Memorial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend to be someone else in order to deceive others:",
        "examples": [
          "The detective posed as a sailor to try to catch the smugglers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position in which someone stands or sits when posing:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you hold that pose?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "posh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of places and things) expensive and of high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "He takes her to some really posh restaurants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people and their voices) from a high social class:",
        "examples": [
          "A woman with a very posh accent phoned for him earlier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for describing a woman from a high social class who chooses to have a caesarean section (= a medical operation) to have her baby:",
        "examples": [
          "Researchers did not find much evidence of the so-called \"too posh to push\" phenomenon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as though from a high social class:",
        "examples": [
          "She talks dead posh."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expensive, comfortable, and of high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a posh hotel/restaurant"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "posies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small bunch of cut flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "a posy of violets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flower:",
        "examples": [
          "a delicate yellow posy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "posing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something, especially a problem or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Nuclear weapons pose a threat to everyone.",
          "The mountain terrain poses particular problems for civil engineers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask a question, especially in a formal situation such as a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "Can we go back to the question that Helena posed earlier?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move into and stay in a particular position, in order to be photographed, painted, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We all posed for our photographs next to the Statue of Liberty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend to be something that you are not or to have qualities that you do not have, in order to be admired or attract interest:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn't really know a thing about the theatre - he's just posing!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "position": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the place where something or someone is, often in relation to other things:",
        "examples": [
          "Well, I've found our position on the map if you want to see where we are.",
          "You've moved the furniture around - the sofa is in a different position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in team sports) the part someone plays in a game, relating to the area of the field in which they mostly play:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't know you played hockey - what position do you play?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where people are sent in order to carry out a course of action:",
        "examples": [
          "The troops took up their battle positions at the front line.",
          "As soon as his officers were in position/had moved into position, the police commander walked up the path towards the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "My financial position is somewhat precarious at the moment.",
          "When two of your best friends argue, it puts you in a very awkward position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to do something, usually because you have the necessary experience, authority, or money:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not in a position to reveal any of the details of the project at present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rank or level in a company, competition, or society:",
        "examples": [
          "Whether or not you're given a car depends on your position in the company.",
          "UK She finished the race in third position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job:",
        "examples": [
          "She applied for a position in the firm that I work for."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something is arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep the bottles in an upright position.",
          "Rotate it slowly from the horizontal into a vertical position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which someone is lying, sitting, or standing:",
        "examples": [
          "This is not a very comfortable position.",
          "I go to sleep on my back but I always wake up in a different position.",
          "You might feel more comfortable in a sitting position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the company's position on recycling?",
          "He takes the position (= believes) that individuals have a responsibility to look after themselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something or someone in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "The army had been positioned to the north and east of the city.",
          "When it came to seating people for dinner, I positioned myself as far away from him as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where something or someone is, often in relation to other things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I’ve switched the positions of the sofa and the chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports, a position is the place where you play on your team, or the responsibilities of someone who plays in that place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He played the shortstop position when he started in baseball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rank or level in a company, competition, or society:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s devoted her life to improving the position of women in society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A position in a company or organization is also a job:",
        "examples": [
          "He applied for the position of marketing manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "a shaky financial position",
          "She found herself in a difficult position and didn’t know what to say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are in a position to do something, you are able to do it, usually because you have the necessary power or money:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Do you think she’s in a position to help you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of thinking about a particular matter; opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "Our position is that we’ve made a very fair offer to settle this dispute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which the body is arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "My knees get stiff when I sit in the same position for a long time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job, especially one that is important:",
        "examples": [
          "advertise/fill a position We hope to fill the position within the next two months.",
          "apply for/take up/fill a position She will soon take up an important position with a firm of lawyers.",
          "He filled the position of Executive Director recently vacated by Terry John."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rank or level of success in a company, in society, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "establish/gain/hold a position He took advantage of every opportunity to establish his position within the company.",
          "strengthen sb's position Industry insiders said the move would strengthen the position of the chief executive on the board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that someone or something is in:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank's position looks difficult, to say the least.",
          "put sb/sth in a position This decision put me in an awkward position with regard to my staff.",
          "They were not willing to release details of the company's financial position.",
          "be in a strong/weak position Luckily, we were in a strong position compared to the competition.",
          "reach a/the position We want to reach a position where we can pay off the debt.",
          "consolidate/strengthen/weaken sb's position This news will serve to consolidate our position in the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion on an important subject:",
        "examples": [
          "position on sth What's the company's position on outsourcing?",
          "take the position that The Board will certainly take the position that their decision was justified.",
          "take a position (on sth) When you are negotiating, you will need to take a position and be prepared to stick to it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of investing in something, or the total amount that is invested:",
        "examples": [
          "take a position (on sth) Investors can take a position on any stock quoted in London.",
          "hedge a position The riskier the stock, the more you will need to hedge your position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to do something, usually because you have the necessary experience, authority, or money:",
        "examples": [
          "Nine months ago, we were not in a position to announce the expansion plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something or someone in a particular position or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has positioned itself as the country's leading textile manufacturer.",
          "be well/ideally positioned to do sth We are well positioned to be able to deal with a downturn in the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advertise a product or service so that people think about it in a particular way, and so that it is attractive to a particular part of the market:",
        "examples": [
          "position sth as sth Its high-end price ticket has positioned it as a luxury item."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "positioned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something or someone in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "The army had been positioned to the north and east of the city.",
          "When it came to seating people for dinner, I positioned myself as far away from him as possible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "positioning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way that customers think about, or the way that a company wants customers to think about, a product in relation to similar products or to competitors' products:",
        "examples": [
          "Positioning helps marketers create an image of their brand."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "positions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the place where something or someone is, often in relation to other things:",
        "examples": [
          "Well, I've found our position on the map if you want to see where we are.",
          "You've moved the furniture around - the sofa is in a different position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in team sports) the part someone plays in a game, relating to the area of the field in which they mostly play:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't know you played hockey - what position do you play?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where people are sent in order to carry out a course of action:",
        "examples": [
          "The troops took up their battle positions at the front line.",
          "As soon as his officers were in position/had moved into position, the police commander walked up the path towards the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "My financial position is somewhat precarious at the moment.",
          "When two of your best friends argue, it puts you in a very awkward position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to do something, usually because you have the necessary experience, authority, or money:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not in a position to reveal any of the details of the project at present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rank or level in a company, competition, or society:",
        "examples": [
          "Whether or not you're given a car depends on your position in the company.",
          "UK She finished the race in third position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job:",
        "examples": [
          "She applied for a position in the firm that I work for."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something is arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep the bottles in an upright position.",
          "Rotate it slowly from the horizontal into a vertical position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which someone is lying, sitting, or standing:",
        "examples": [
          "This is not a very comfortable position.",
          "I go to sleep on my back but I always wake up in a different position.",
          "You might feel more comfortable in a sitting position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the company's position on recycling?",
          "He takes the position (= believes) that individuals have a responsibility to look after themselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something or someone in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "The army had been positioned to the north and east of the city.",
          "When it came to seating people for dinner, I positioned myself as far away from him as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where something or someone is, often in relation to other things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I’ve switched the positions of the sofa and the chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports, a position is the place where you play on your team, or the responsibilities of someone who plays in that place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He played the shortstop position when he started in baseball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rank or level in a company, competition, or society:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s devoted her life to improving the position of women in society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A position in a company or organization is also a job:",
        "examples": [
          "He applied for the position of marketing manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "a shaky financial position",
          "She found herself in a difficult position and didn’t know what to say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are in a position to do something, you are able to do it, usually because you have the necessary power or money:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Do you think she’s in a position to help you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of thinking about a particular matter; opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "Our position is that we’ve made a very fair offer to settle this dispute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which the body is arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "My knees get stiff when I sit in the same position for a long time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job, especially one that is important:",
        "examples": [
          "advertise/fill a position We hope to fill the position within the next two months.",
          "apply for/take up/fill a position She will soon take up an important position with a firm of lawyers.",
          "He filled the position of Executive Director recently vacated by Terry John."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rank or level of success in a company, in society, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "establish/gain/hold a position He took advantage of every opportunity to establish his position within the company.",
          "strengthen sb's position Industry insiders said the move would strengthen the position of the chief executive on the board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that someone or something is in:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank's position looks difficult, to say the least.",
          "put sb/sth in a position This decision put me in an awkward position with regard to my staff.",
          "They were not willing to release details of the company's financial position.",
          "be in a strong/weak position Luckily, we were in a strong position compared to the competition.",
          "reach a/the position We want to reach a position where we can pay off the debt.",
          "consolidate/strengthen/weaken sb's position This news will serve to consolidate our position in the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion on an important subject:",
        "examples": [
          "position on sth What's the company's position on outsourcing?",
          "take the position that The Board will certainly take the position that their decision was justified.",
          "take a position (on sth) When you are negotiating, you will need to take a position and be prepared to stick to it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of investing in something, or the total amount that is invested:",
        "examples": [
          "take a position (on sth) Investors can take a position on any stock quoted in London.",
          "hedge a position The riskier the stock, the more you will need to hedge your position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to do something, usually because you have the necessary experience, authority, or money:",
        "examples": [
          "Nine months ago, we were not in a position to announce the expansion plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something or someone in a particular position or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has positioned itself as the country's leading textile manufacturer.",
          "be well/ideally positioned to do sth We are well positioned to be able to deal with a downturn in the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advertise a product or service so that people think about it in a particular way, and so that it is attractive to a particular part of the market:",
        "examples": [
          "position sth as sth Its high-end price ticket has positioned it as a luxury item."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "positive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "full of hope and confidence, or giving cause for hope and confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "a positive attitude",
          "On a more positive note, we're seeing signs that the housing market is picking up.",
          "The past ten years have seen some very positive developments in East-West relations.",
          "There was a very positive response to our new design - people seemed very pleased with it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain and without any doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Are you positive (that) you saw me switch the iron off?",
          "\"Are you sure it's okay for me to use your mother's car?\" \"Positive.\"",
          "\"It was him - I saw him take it.\" \"Are you positive about that?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a test) showing that an illness, condition, drug, chemical, etc. is present:",
        "examples": [
          "a positive pregnancy test",
          "She learned the next day that the test was positive, and her doctor prescribed antibiotics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or thing) having had a positive test result for something:",
        "examples": [
          "When the doctor told me I was positive, it was a total shock.",
          "He's HIV positive.",
          "She tested positive for hepatitis.",
          "The urine sample was positive for codeine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A positive sentence or phrase is not a negative sentence (= one that states that something is false) or a question:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I have a plan\" is a positive sentence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A positive adjective or adverb is not comparative (= expressing the idea of \"more\") or superlative (= expressing the idea of \"most\"):",
        "examples": [
          "Grammarians would say we are descending the descriptive scale for adjectives, from superlative to comparative to positive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used to add force to an expression) complete:",
        "examples": [
          "Far from being a nuisance, she was a positive joy to have around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a number or amount) more than zero:",
        "examples": [
          "Two is a positive number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the type of electrical charge that is carried by protons",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the rhesus factor in the blood:",
        "examples": [
          "My blood type is O positive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A positive image shows dark areas of what is being photographed as dark and light areas of what is being photographed as light:",
        "examples": [
          "He transfers the printed photograph to a large canvas backing using a computer able to read a positive image and reproduce it in polychrome."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A positive in a situation is a good thing about it:",
        "examples": [
          "I sat down and wrote out the positives and negatives of having a baby.",
          "They said employees should see the merger as a positive for the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a result of a scientific test that shows something exists or is present:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought a positive meant I'd have to get screened more often.",
          "The doping scandal started with an unexpected rash of positives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a normal image in which dark areas of what is being photographed appear dark and light areas of what is being photographed appear light :",
        "examples": [
          "Using this online tool, it is possible to make a positive from the negative of a photo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without any doubt; certain:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m absolutely positive that he’s the man I saw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happy or hopeful, or giving cause for happiness or hope:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s important to have a positive attitude when you have a serious illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a medical test) showing that the disease or condition for which the person is being tested does exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Her TB test was positive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used to add force to an expression) complete:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a positive joy to have around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a number or amount) more than zero:",
        "examples": [
          "Two is a positive number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the type of electrical charge that a proton has",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "good or useful:",
        "examples": [
          "Net exports were making a strong positive contribution to western European economic growth.",
          "a positive development/move In general, this is a positive development for consumers because it increases convenience and choice.",
          "a positive aspect/effect/impact These measures should have positive effects on exports and employment.",
          "a positive outcome/result Such methods do achieve positive results when certain key conditions are in place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing agreement or support:",
        "examples": [
          "positive feedback/a positive response The response to the marketing campaign has been extremely positive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a number or an amount that is more than zero:",
        "examples": [
          "a positive balance The current account has also posted positive balances and this trend will continue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "hopeful and confident about a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a positive approach/assessment/attitude",
          "remain positive about/on sth The company remains positive on the outlook for high-yield bonds this year.",
          "On a more positive note, we're seeing signs that the housing market is picking up.",
          "positive news for/on sth positive news on trading/for sterling"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe strong action that is taken to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Positive action has been taken to change the image of the company.",
          "a positive step toward sth/doing sth Some Wall Street analysts described the management shakeup as a positive step toward restoring the company's credibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good aspect, situation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Higher short-term rates that slow inflation are a positive, not a negative, for bonds.",
          "a lot of/a number of/many positives",
          "As an employer you should emphasize the positive to your employees continually."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "positively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a good or positive way:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't respond very positively to being bossed around - it just makes me angry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certainly:",
        "examples": [
          "He said quite positively that he would come, so I've saved a place for him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize something, especially something that is unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "That sales assistant was positively rude to me!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without a doubt; certainly:",
        "examples": [
          "I positively will be there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with willingness to agree; happily :",
        "examples": [
          "I just don’t respond positively to being bossed around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with the type of electrical charge carried by protons:",
        "examples": [
          "positively charged"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used to add force to an expression) completely:",
        "examples": [
          "You look positively gorgeous in that outfit!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "positives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "full of hope and confidence, or giving cause for hope and confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "a positive attitude",
          "On a more positive note, we're seeing signs that the housing market is picking up.",
          "The past ten years have seen some very positive developments in East-West relations.",
          "There was a very positive response to our new design - people seemed very pleased with it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain and without any doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Are you positive (that) you saw me switch the iron off?",
          "\"Are you sure it's okay for me to use your mother's car?\" \"Positive.\"",
          "\"It was him - I saw him take it.\" \"Are you positive about that?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a test) showing that an illness, condition, drug, chemical, etc. is present:",
        "examples": [
          "a positive pregnancy test",
          "She learned the next day that the test was positive, and her doctor prescribed antibiotics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or thing) having had a positive test result for something:",
        "examples": [
          "When the doctor told me I was positive, it was a total shock.",
          "He's HIV positive.",
          "She tested positive for hepatitis.",
          "The urine sample was positive for codeine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A positive sentence or phrase is not a negative sentence (= one that states that something is false) or a question:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I have a plan\" is a positive sentence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A positive adjective or adverb is not comparative (= expressing the idea of \"more\") or superlative (= expressing the idea of \"most\"):",
        "examples": [
          "Grammarians would say we are descending the descriptive scale for adjectives, from superlative to comparative to positive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used to add force to an expression) complete:",
        "examples": [
          "Far from being a nuisance, she was a positive joy to have around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a number or amount) more than zero:",
        "examples": [
          "Two is a positive number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the type of electrical charge that is carried by protons",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the rhesus factor in the blood:",
        "examples": [
          "My blood type is O positive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A positive image shows dark areas of what is being photographed as dark and light areas of what is being photographed as light:",
        "examples": [
          "He transfers the printed photograph to a large canvas backing using a computer able to read a positive image and reproduce it in polychrome."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A positive in a situation is a good thing about it:",
        "examples": [
          "I sat down and wrote out the positives and negatives of having a baby.",
          "They said employees should see the merger as a positive for the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a result of a scientific test that shows something exists or is present:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought a positive meant I'd have to get screened more often.",
          "The doping scandal started with an unexpected rash of positives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a normal image in which dark areas of what is being photographed appear dark and light areas of what is being photographed appear light :",
        "examples": [
          "Using this online tool, it is possible to make a positive from the negative of a photo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without any doubt; certain:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m absolutely positive that he’s the man I saw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happy or hopeful, or giving cause for happiness or hope:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s important to have a positive attitude when you have a serious illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a medical test) showing that the disease or condition for which the person is being tested does exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Her TB test was positive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used to add force to an expression) complete:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a positive joy to have around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a number or amount) more than zero:",
        "examples": [
          "Two is a positive number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the type of electrical charge that a proton has",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "good or useful:",
        "examples": [
          "Net exports were making a strong positive contribution to western European economic growth.",
          "a positive development/move In general, this is a positive development for consumers because it increases convenience and choice.",
          "a positive aspect/effect/impact These measures should have positive effects on exports and employment.",
          "a positive outcome/result Such methods do achieve positive results when certain key conditions are in place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing agreement or support:",
        "examples": [
          "positive feedback/a positive response The response to the marketing campaign has been extremely positive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a number or an amount that is more than zero:",
        "examples": [
          "a positive balance The current account has also posted positive balances and this trend will continue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "hopeful and confident about a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a positive approach/assessment/attitude",
          "remain positive about/on sth The company remains positive on the outlook for high-yield bonds this year.",
          "On a more positive note, we're seeing signs that the housing market is picking up.",
          "positive news for/on sth positive news on trading/for sterling"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe strong action that is taken to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Positive action has been taken to change the image of the company.",
          "a positive step toward sth/doing sth Some Wall Street analysts described the management shakeup as a positive step toward restoring the company's credibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good aspect, situation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Higher short-term rates that slow inflation are a positive, not a negative, for bonds.",
          "a lot of/a number of/many positives",
          "As an employer you should emphasize the positive to your employees continually."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "positivity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of having a positive attitude:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a great believer in positivity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something such as a test has a positive result:",
        "examples": [
          "a 3 per cent positivity rate"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "posse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who have come together for the same purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The disgraced minister walked swiftly from the car to his house pursued by a whole posse of reporters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a group of men in the US who were brought together to catch a criminal:",
        "examples": [
          "The sheriff rounded up a posse and went after the bank robbers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of friends:",
        "examples": [
          "I was hanging with my posse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people following a person in order to catch him or her:",
        "examples": [
          "In a lot of old westerns, the sheriff gathers a posse to chase the bad guy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "possess": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have or own something, or to have a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't possess a single DVD (= I don't have even one DVD).",
          "In the past the root of this plant was thought to possess magical powers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a wish or an idea) to take control over a person's mind, making that person behave in a very strange way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Whatever possessed him to wear that appalling jacket!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or own something, or to have a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Those states are the countries that possess nuclear weapons.",
          "She possesses the unusual talent of knowing when to say nothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a desire or an idea) to take control over a person’s mind, making that person behave in a strange way:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t know what possessed me to start yelling like that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or own something:",
        "examples": [
          "More than five million German households possess exercise equipment.",
          "These bonds possess many favorable investment attributes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "possess knowledge/qualities/skills Sales managers must possess strong leadership qualities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "possessed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to own something or have something as a quality:",
        "examples": [
          "He was possessed of a large fortune, but sadly no brains to speak of."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is possessed is thought to be controlled by an evil spirit.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "possesses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have or own something, or to have a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't possess a single DVD (= I don't have even one DVD).",
          "In the past the root of this plant was thought to possess magical powers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a wish or an idea) to take control over a person's mind, making that person behave in a very strange way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Whatever possessed him to wear that appalling jacket!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or own something, or to have a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Those states are the countries that possess nuclear weapons.",
          "She possesses the unusual talent of knowing when to say nothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a desire or an idea) to take control over a person’s mind, making that person behave in a strange way:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t know what possessed me to start yelling like that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or own something:",
        "examples": [
          "More than five million German households possess exercise equipment.",
          "These bonds possess many favorable investment attributes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "possess knowledge/qualities/skills Sales managers must possess strong leadership qualities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "possessing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or own something, or to have a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't possess a single DVD (= I don't have even one DVD).",
          "In the past the root of this plant was thought to possess magical powers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a wish or an idea) to take control over a person's mind, making that person behave in a very strange way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Whatever possessed him to wear that appalling jacket!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "possession": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that you have or own something:",
        "examples": [
          "The possession of large amounts of money does not ensure happiness.",
          "formal I have in my possession a letter which may be of interest to you.",
          "formal He was found in possession of explosives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you own or that you are carrying with you at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "Please remember to take all your personal possessions with you when you leave the aircraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country that is ruled by another country:",
        "examples": [
          "a former overseas possession"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in games such as football and rugby, the time when a team has control of the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "Wolves had a lot of possession but failed to score.",
          "We need to keep possession of the ball to give ourselves a chance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to use and control something such as a building or piece of land that you may or may not own:",
        "examples": [
          "We've already bought the house but we won't take possession of it until May."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you own, or the condition of owning something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She couldn’t take possession of the house until the current occupants moved out.",
          "[ C ] Meanwhile, all her possessions were in storage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are in possession of something you have it with you:",
        "examples": [
          "He was in possession of two tickets to the concert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which someone has or owns something:",
        "examples": [
          "in sb's possession No steps may be taken to repossess goods in the company's possession except with the leave of the court.",
          "have possession of sth The Court of Appeal admitted that Ms Mountford did have exclusive possession of the property.",
          "in possession of sth The ruling did not establish that he was in possession of the disputed land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that someone owns or has with them at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "The value of his possessions came to about $1 million.",
          "material/personal possessions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to use and control goods, a building, or a piece of land, whether you own them or not:",
        "examples": [
          "Was the bank entitled to take possession of his property and exercise its power of sale without an order of the court?",
          "The court appointed a receiver to take possession of the assets of the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of having illegal drugs or illegally owning a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "He is wanted by police on charges of possession of illegal firearms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "possessions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that you have or own something:",
        "examples": [
          "The possession of large amounts of money does not ensure happiness.",
          "formal I have in my possession a letter which may be of interest to you.",
          "formal He was found in possession of explosives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you own or that you are carrying with you at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "Please remember to take all your personal possessions with you when you leave the aircraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country that is ruled by another country:",
        "examples": [
          "a former overseas possession"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in games such as football and rugby, the time when a team has control of the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "Wolves had a lot of possession but failed to score.",
          "We need to keep possession of the ball to give ourselves a chance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to use and control something such as a building or piece of land that you may or may not own:",
        "examples": [
          "We've already bought the house but we won't take possession of it until May."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you own, or the condition of owning something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She couldn’t take possession of the house until the current occupants moved out.",
          "[ C ] Meanwhile, all her possessions were in storage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are in possession of something you have it with you:",
        "examples": [
          "He was in possession of two tickets to the concert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which someone has or owns something:",
        "examples": [
          "in sb's possession No steps may be taken to repossess goods in the company's possession except with the leave of the court.",
          "have possession of sth The Court of Appeal admitted that Ms Mountford did have exclusive possession of the property.",
          "in possession of sth The ruling did not establish that he was in possession of the disputed land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that someone owns or has with them at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "The value of his possessions came to about $1 million.",
          "material/personal possessions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to use and control goods, a building, or a piece of land, whether you own them or not:",
        "examples": [
          "Was the bank entitled to take possession of his property and exercise its power of sale without an order of the court?",
          "The court appointed a receiver to take possession of the assets of the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of having illegal drugs or illegally owning a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "He is wanted by police on charges of possession of illegal firearms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "possessive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you are possessive about something that you own, you do not like lending it to other people or sharing it with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He's pretty possessive about his iPod - I wouldn't dare ask to borrow it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is possessive in his or her feelings and behaviour towards or about another person wants to have all of that person's love and attention and will not share it with anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "a possessive mother",
          "Her boyfriend was getting too possessive so she finished with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In grammar, a possessive word, form, etc. shows who or what something belongs to:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Mine\" and \"yours\"are possessive pronouns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or relating to the case (= form) of a word used to show who or what something belongs to",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are possessive about something that you own, you do not like sharing it:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s very possessive about his car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is possessive in feelings and behavior toward another person wants all of that person’s love and attention:",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "possibilities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chance that something may happen or be true:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not likely to happen but I wouldn't rule out the possibility.",
          "The forecast said that there's a possibility of snow tonight.",
          "[ + (that) ] There's a distinct possibility (that) I'll be asked to give a speech.",
          "Is there any possibility (that) you could pick me up from the station?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you can choose to do in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "We could take on extra staff - that's one possibility.",
          "\"Have you decided what to do?\" \"No, I'm still considering the various possibilities.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that can be done or achieved, or that can exist:",
        "examples": [
          "One possibility is to hire more people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that might or might not happen or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a possibility of snow tonight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "possibility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chance that something may happen or be true:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not likely to happen but I wouldn't rule out the possibility.",
          "The forecast said that there's a possibility of snow tonight.",
          "[ + (that) ] There's a distinct possibility (that) I'll be asked to give a speech.",
          "Is there any possibility (that) you could pick me up from the station?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you can choose to do in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "We could take on extra staff - that's one possibility.",
          "\"Have you decided what to do?\" \"No, I'm still considering the various possibilities.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that can be done or achieved, or that can exist:",
        "examples": [
          "One possibility is to hire more people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that might or might not happen or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a possibility of snow tonight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "possible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be done or achieved, or able to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't get it all done by Friday - it's just not possible.",
          "Is it possible to buy tickets in advance?",
          "They got as far as was humanly possible (= as far as anyone could have) before turning back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as much, quickly, soon, etc. as something can happen or be done:",
        "examples": [
          "Please take your seats as quickly as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "that might or might not happen:",
        "examples": [
          "It's possible (that) Mira might turn up tonight.",
          "\"Do you think he'll end up in prison?\" \"It's very possible.\"",
          "That's one possible solution to the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "that can be done or achieved, or that can exist:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Is it possible to get an earlier flight?",
          "If possible I’d like to get there before noon.",
          "We need to send that letter off as soon as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "that might or might not happen or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] It’s possible (that) Mary will turn up tonight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "possibly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used when something is not certain:",
        "examples": [
          "He may possibly decide not to come, in which case there's no problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to agree or disagree when some doubt is involved:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Do you think this skirt might be too small for her?\" \"(Very) possibly - she has put on a some weight.\"",
          "\"Will he come?\" \"Possibly not.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with \"can\" or \"could\" for emphasis:",
        "examples": [
          "He can't possibly have drunk all that on his own!",
          "We did all that we possibly could to persuade her to come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in polite requests:",
        "examples": [
          "Could I possibly ask you to move your chair a little?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when politely refusing offers:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Have another chocolate.\" \"No, really, I couldn't possibly.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so as to do or achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "He can’t possibly mean what he says."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with a likelihood that might or might not be true; perhaps:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Do you think this skirt might be too small for her?\" \"Possibly, she has put on weight.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "possum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small marsupial found in Australia and New Zealand that lives in trees and has thick fur and a long nose and tail",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofopossum",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "possums": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small American marsupial that lives in trees and has thick fur, a long nose, and a tail without fur",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small animal that lives in trees and has thick fur, a long nose, and no hair on its tail",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "post": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "letters, etc. that are delivered to homes or places of work:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd been away for a few days so I had a lot of post waiting for me.",
          "open someone’s post My secretary usually opens my post, unless it's marked \"private\".",
          "post come/arrive Has the post come/arrived yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the public system that exists for the collecting and delivering of letters:",
        "examples": [
          "in the post My letter must have got lost in the post.",
          "by post If you don't want to take it there, you can just send it by post."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time during the day when letters, etc. are collected or delivered:",
        "examples": [
          "miss the post I missed the post this morning.",
          "catch the post Did you manage to catch the post?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job in a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Teaching posts are advertised in Tuesday's edition of the paper.",
          "hold the post She's held the post for 13 years.",
          "They have several vacant posts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "doing a particular job in a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been in post since February 2015."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical stick or pole stuck into the ground, usually to support something or show a position",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a combining form:",
        "examples": [
          "a lamppost",
          "a signpost"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the sport of horse racing, the place where the race finishes or, less often, the place from which the race starts:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a photo finish at the post.",
          "Bloomer's Pride pulled ahead right before the post."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as football, a goalpost (= either of two vertical posts showing the area in which the ball is kicked to score points):",
        "examples": [
          "The shot hit the post and bounced out of bounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rectangular area marked on a basketball court (= playing area) in front of the basket :",
        "examples": [
          "He set up in the post and brought down a rebound.",
          "The post is often painted a different colour from the rest of the court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular place where someone works, especially where a soldier is told to be for military duty, usually as a guard:",
        "examples": [
          "desert your post The soldier was disciplined for deserting his post.",
          "I was ordered to remain at my post until the last customer had left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a message or picture that you publish on a website or using social media:",
        "examples": [
          "Lots of people have commented on my post.",
          "You can change your privacy settings so that only certain people can see your posts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a letter or parcel by post:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you remember to post my letter?",
          "post something (off) I must post that parcel (off) or she won't get it in time for her birthday.",
          "[ + two objects ] Could you post me the details/post the details to me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put an object through a letterbox (= special opening in a door):",
        "examples": [
          "Just post the key through the door after you've locked it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone to a particular place to work:",
        "examples": [
          "be posted to He's been posted to Pakistan for six months.",
          "be posted at Guards were posted at all the doors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stick or pin a notice on a wall in order to make it publicly known:",
        "examples": [
          "be posted (up) on Company announcements are usually posted (up) on the noticeboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publish something such as a message or picture on a website or using social media:",
        "examples": [
          "post something on something I never post anything on the Internet that I wouldn't want my boss to see.",
          "post on She hardly ever posts on Facebook.",
          "Somebody's been posting obscene messages in this chat room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay money, especially so that a person who has been accused of committing a crime can be free until their trial:",
        "examples": [
          "post bail She has agreed to post bail for her brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to announce a company's financial results:",
        "examples": [
          "post a profit The oil company posted profits of $25.1 billion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "after or later than:",
        "examples": [
          "postgraduate",
          "postoperative",
          "He took a post-lunch nap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical pole stuck in the ground, usually to support something or to mark a position:",
        "examples": [
          "Al leaned against a fence post."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job, esp. one in which someone is performing an official duty:",
        "examples": [
          "Novello was the first woman and first Hispanic to hold the post of surgeon general."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make information known to the public, or to put up signs on land or other property:",
        "examples": [
          "Snow advisories were posted for Ohio and Pennsylvania.",
          "All over town, for-sale signs are posted in front of houses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To post something is also to put it on the Internet where others can see it:",
        "examples": [
          "The earnings release also will be posted on the Company's website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay money to a law court, as a formal promise that a person released from prison will return for trial:",
        "examples": [
          "McLaughlin posted $3000 bail after his arrest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "after (a time or event):",
        "examples": [
          "post-9/11",
          "post-election"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "after or later than:",
        "examples": [
          "Post-tax profits are £931,000 against £971,000 the previous year.",
          "The Tokyo market made a strong post-crash recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "letters and packages that are sent to homes or places of work:",
        "examples": [
          "to check/collect the post",
          "to get/receive post",
          "deliver post Did the postman deliver any post for me?",
          "the post arrives/comes Has the post come yet?",
          "answer/open/read post I've got a lot of post to open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the public system for sending letters and packages from place to place:",
        "examples": [
          "first-/second-class post",
          "be/put sth in the post The cheque is in the post, and you should receive it tomorrow.",
          "through the post Given that most people would not wish to send their original passport through the post, they will have to get a certified copy.",
          "The letter got lost in the post.",
          "Dividends may be sent by post, held for collection, or paid in some other way.",
          "arrive/come/be delivered by post Hard copy products, such as a CD or newsletter, should arrive by post within days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time during the day when letters and packages are collected, or arrive at homes and places of work:",
        "examples": [
          "the first/last post",
          "catch/meet/miss the post The letter needed to be sent today, but I missed the last post."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you reply to a letter by return of post, you reply by sending a letter back almost immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "Please send the invoice back by return of post."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job in a company or organization, especially an important one that pays well:",
        "examples": [
          "accept/hold/remain in a post He has held the post of commercial director since 2002.",
          "apply for/be appointed to/take up a post She has applied for the vacant manager's post.",
          "advertise/fill a post Almost a third of employers said they had not received one application for a post they had advertised.",
          "a high-level/key/senior post",
          "a full-time/part-time post",
          "a permanent/temporary post",
          "a government/teaching post",
          "resign (from)/leave a post She was forced to resign from her £300,000-a-year post after the scandal.",
          "be removed/step down from a post"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message or information that is put on a website, or sent to an internet discussion group for all the members to read:",
        "examples": [
          "The site is seeing 10,000 posts per hour from its 50,000 members all over the world.",
          "a blog post"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a letter or package to someone by mail:",
        "examples": [
          "post sth to sb/post sb sth I'll post the details to you.",
          "post (off) sth Have you posted off your application form?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a letter or package into a postbox (= official public box for mail) so that it can be sent:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you post this letter for me please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to announce a company’s sales, financial results, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "post gains/losses/profits The oil company posted profits of $25.1 billion.",
          "post an improvement/a rise/a decline They posted a 16% rise in sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone to a particular place to work for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "be posted to sth He has been posted to Pakistan for six months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a notice in a public place in order to make something known to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "be posted (up) on sth Company announcements are usually posted on the bulletin board.",
          "The rules include requiring businesses to post signs stating that smoking is not allowed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a message or information on a website for other people to read:",
        "examples": [
          "The State Department posted a notice on its website saying that applicants may wait 10 weeks for passports.",
          "post sth on a website/online/on the internet The reports were written up and posted on the internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay money so that a person who has been accused of committing a crime can be free until their trial:",
        "examples": [
          "He is now free after posting $20,000 bail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue giving someone the most recent information about a situation that involves them:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll keep you posted on any new developments with the deal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "postage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the money that you pay for sending letters and parcels through the post:",
        "examples": [
          "Please enclose £15.99, plus £2 for postage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money charged or paid for sending letters and parcels by mail",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money that you pay for sending letters and packages by mail:",
        "examples": [
          "postage costs/rates We have reduced postage costs by nearly $24,000 as a result of the direct deposit option."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "postal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to post or to the public service that collects and delivers the post:",
        "examples": [
          "postal charges",
          "the postal service",
          "a postal strike",
          "postal workers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the delivery of mail, or to or about the post office:",
        "examples": [
          "Two postal workers were accused of theft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to mail or to the public service for sending mail:",
        "examples": [
          "A full postal address, a signature, and a daytime telephone number are needed.",
          "a postal employee/official/worker",
          "a postal delivery/strike",
          "a postal facility/service/system"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "postcard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a card, often with a photograph or picture on one side, that can be sent without an envelope",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, rectangular card, often with a picture on one side, that can be sent in the mail without an envelope:",
        "examples": [
          "a picture postcard"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of very thin cardboard that you can send by mail without an envelope:",
        "examples": [
          "They intend to deliver thousands of postcards, signed by staff members demanding bigger annual pay rises."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "postcards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a card, often with a photograph or picture on one side, that can be sent without an envelope",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, rectangular card, often with a picture on one side, that can be sent in the mail without an envelope:",
        "examples": [
          "a picture postcard"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of very thin cardboard that you can send by mail without an envelope:",
        "examples": [
          "They intend to deliver thousands of postcards, signed by staff members demanding bigger annual pay rises."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "posted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make sure that someone always knows what is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep me posted on anything that happens while I'm away."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large printed picture, photograph, or notice that you stick or pin to a wall or board, usually for decoration or to advertise something:",
        "examples": [
          "The children put up posters on the classroom walls.",
          "We noticed a poster advertising a circus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who publishes something such as a message or picture on a website or using social media:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a lively debate on the message boards, with many posters arguing against the plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large printed picture or notice put up for advertising or decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a poster of some rock star on the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large printed picture, photograph, etc., that is used to advertise something in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has been running a large advertising campaign on television, billboards, and posters on London Underground trains.",
          "display/distribute/put up posters",
          "a promotional poster",
          "a poster campaign",
          "poster advertising"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "posterior": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "positioned at or towards the back",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "later in time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "your bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "If you would kindly move your posterior just a fraction to the right, I might get by."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s buttocks:",
        "examples": [
          "Park your posterior on that seat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "posterity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the people who will exist in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Every attempt is being made to ensure that these works of art are preserved for posterity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who will exist in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Their recollections were recorded for posterity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "posters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large printed picture, photograph, or notice that you stick or pin to a wall or board, usually for decoration or to advertise something:",
        "examples": [
          "The children put up posters on the classroom walls.",
          "We noticed a poster advertising a circus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who publishes something such as a message or picture on a website or using social media:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a lively debate on the message boards, with many posters arguing against the plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large printed picture or notice put up for advertising or decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a poster of some rock star on the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large printed picture, photograph, etc., that is used to advertise something in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has been running a large advertising campaign on television, billboards, and posters on London Underground trains.",
          "display/distribute/put up posters",
          "a promotional poster",
          "a poster campaign",
          "poster advertising"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "posthumous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening after a person's death:",
        "examples": [
          "a posthumous award"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening after a person’s death",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "posthumously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "after a person's death:",
        "examples": [
          "His last novel was published posthumously.",
          "He died on Iwo Jima and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "posting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a job, often within the same organization that you are working for, that involves going to a different country or town:",
        "examples": [
          "If you were offered an overseas posting, would you take it?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic message that you send to a website in order to allow many people to see it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single act of putting information on the Internet, or the information itself:",
        "examples": [
          "A hoaxer wrote a widely publicized posting in Ms. Hilton's name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job, often within the organization that you already work for, which involves going to a different country or town to work for a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "a foreign/overseas posting",
          "a posting in/to sth He will use a two-year posting in Singapore to encourage people to consider living and working in Scotland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic message or information that is put on a website in order to allow many people to see it:",
        "examples": [
          "A separate report on Thursday showed that job postings on the internet stayed strong in July.",
          "an internet/online/website posting",
          "a blog/bulletin board/message board posting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of writing figures in a ledger (= book recording money that a company has spent and received), or the figures that are written:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's posting of third-quarter earnings indicated a substantial slackening in computer sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending a letter or package by mail:",
        "examples": [
          "Proof of posting does not constitute proof of delivery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "postman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to deliver and collect letters, etc. that are sent by post",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "postmodern": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to postmodernism:",
        "examples": [
          "a postmodern building",
          "a postmodernist critique"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving a view of society or a style in art that is very recent but different from what came immediately before:",
        "examples": [
          "The book reassures adherents of postmodern culture that they are on the cutting edge of change."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "postmortem": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical examination of a dead person's body in order to find out the cause of death:",
        "examples": [
          "conduct a post-mortem The coroner admitted making a number of errors when he conducted the post-mortem on the woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a discussion of an event after it has happened, especially of what was wrong with it or why it failed:",
        "examples": [
          "After we lose a game, there's usually a post-mortem over a few beers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or taken after a person or animal dies:",
        "examples": [
          "post-mortem examination A post-mortem examination failed to find the cause of death.",
          "The majority of the published studies have been performed using post-mortem tissues.",
          "Often, sudden death is the first sign of the condition, with the diagnosis made postmortem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical examination of a dead body to discover the cause of death, or a discussion of an event after it has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "The disease can be confirmed only in a post-mortem.",
          "a post-mortem on Harkin’s presidential campaign"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "postpartum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the period of time after a baby has been born:",
        "examples": [
          "Postpartum backache may be related to hormonal changes.",
          "The postpartum period can be a stressful time for new mothers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "during the period after a baby has been born:",
        "examples": [
          "Women who are healthier before pregnancy have fewer symptoms postpartum.",
          "If you still feel sad and listless postpartum, talk to your doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period after a baby has been born:",
        "examples": [
          "Treatment of noninvasive cervical cancer can be postponed until postpartum.",
          "They wrote a paper on the management of thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy and postpartum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "following the birth of a child:",
        "examples": [
          "They offer the full package of prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "postpone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to delay an event and plan or decide that it should happen at a later date or time:",
        "examples": [
          "They decided to postpone their holiday until next year.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] We've had to postpone going to France because the children are ill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to delay an event or arrange for it to take place at a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "The trip has been postponed twice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that an event should happen at a later time than originally planned:",
        "examples": [
          "The oil giant said it had postponed a decision on whether to go ahead with the deal.",
          "The meeting was postponed for another week.",
          "postpone sth from/to sth The vote on the merger has been postponed from September 14 and looks unlikely to take place until the end of the year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "postponed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to delay an event and plan or decide that it should happen at a later date or time:",
        "examples": [
          "They decided to postpone their holiday until next year.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] We've had to postpone going to France because the children are ill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "postponing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to delay an event and plan or decide that it should happen at a later date or time:",
        "examples": [
          "They decided to postpone their holiday until next year.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] We've had to postpone going to France because the children are ill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "posts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "letters, etc. that are delivered to homes or places of work:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd been away for a few days so I had a lot of post waiting for me.",
          "open someone’s post My secretary usually opens my post, unless it's marked \"private\".",
          "post come/arrive Has the post come/arrived yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the public system that exists for the collecting and delivering of letters:",
        "examples": [
          "in the post My letter must have got lost in the post.",
          "by post If you don't want to take it there, you can just send it by post."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time during the day when letters, etc. are collected or delivered:",
        "examples": [
          "miss the post I missed the post this morning.",
          "catch the post Did you manage to catch the post?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job in a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Teaching posts are advertised in Tuesday's edition of the paper.",
          "hold the post She's held the post for 13 years.",
          "They have several vacant posts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "doing a particular job in a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been in post since February 2015."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical stick or pole stuck into the ground, usually to support something or show a position",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a combining form:",
        "examples": [
          "a lamppost",
          "a signpost"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the sport of horse racing, the place where the race finishes or, less often, the place from which the race starts:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a photo finish at the post.",
          "Bloomer's Pride pulled ahead right before the post."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as football, a goalpost (= either of two vertical posts showing the area in which the ball is kicked to score points):",
        "examples": [
          "The shot hit the post and bounced out of bounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rectangular area marked on a basketball court (= playing area) in front of the basket :",
        "examples": [
          "He set up in the post and brought down a rebound.",
          "The post is often painted a different colour from the rest of the court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular place where someone works, especially where a soldier is told to be for military duty, usually as a guard:",
        "examples": [
          "desert your post The soldier was disciplined for deserting his post.",
          "I was ordered to remain at my post until the last customer had left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a message or picture that you publish on a website or using social media:",
        "examples": [
          "Lots of people have commented on my post.",
          "You can change your privacy settings so that only certain people can see your posts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a letter or parcel by post:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you remember to post my letter?",
          "post something (off) I must post that parcel (off) or she won't get it in time for her birthday.",
          "[ + two objects ] Could you post me the details/post the details to me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put an object through a letterbox (= special opening in a door):",
        "examples": [
          "Just post the key through the door after you've locked it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone to a particular place to work:",
        "examples": [
          "be posted to He's been posted to Pakistan for six months.",
          "be posted at Guards were posted at all the doors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stick or pin a notice on a wall in order to make it publicly known:",
        "examples": [
          "be posted (up) on Company announcements are usually posted (up) on the noticeboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publish something such as a message or picture on a website or using social media:",
        "examples": [
          "post something on something I never post anything on the Internet that I wouldn't want my boss to see.",
          "post on She hardly ever posts on Facebook.",
          "Somebody's been posting obscene messages in this chat room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay money, especially so that a person who has been accused of committing a crime can be free until their trial:",
        "examples": [
          "post bail She has agreed to post bail for her brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to announce a company's financial results:",
        "examples": [
          "post a profit The oil company posted profits of $25.1 billion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "after or later than:",
        "examples": [
          "postgraduate",
          "postoperative",
          "He took a post-lunch nap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical pole stuck in the ground, usually to support something or to mark a position:",
        "examples": [
          "Al leaned against a fence post."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job, esp. one in which someone is performing an official duty:",
        "examples": [
          "Novello was the first woman and first Hispanic to hold the post of surgeon general."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make information known to the public, or to put up signs on land or other property:",
        "examples": [
          "Snow advisories were posted for Ohio and Pennsylvania.",
          "All over town, for-sale signs are posted in front of houses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To post something is also to put it on the Internet where others can see it:",
        "examples": [
          "The earnings release also will be posted on the Company's website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay money to a law court, as a formal promise that a person released from prison will return for trial:",
        "examples": [
          "McLaughlin posted $3000 bail after his arrest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "after (a time or event):",
        "examples": [
          "post-9/11",
          "post-election"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "after or later than:",
        "examples": [
          "Post-tax profits are £931,000 against £971,000 the previous year.",
          "The Tokyo market made a strong post-crash recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "letters and packages that are sent to homes or places of work:",
        "examples": [
          "to check/collect the post",
          "to get/receive post",
          "deliver post Did the postman deliver any post for me?",
          "the post arrives/comes Has the post come yet?",
          "answer/open/read post I've got a lot of post to open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the public system for sending letters and packages from place to place:",
        "examples": [
          "first-/second-class post",
          "be/put sth in the post The cheque is in the post, and you should receive it tomorrow.",
          "through the post Given that most people would not wish to send their original passport through the post, they will have to get a certified copy.",
          "The letter got lost in the post.",
          "Dividends may be sent by post, held for collection, or paid in some other way.",
          "arrive/come/be delivered by post Hard copy products, such as a CD or newsletter, should arrive by post within days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time during the day when letters and packages are collected, or arrive at homes and places of work:",
        "examples": [
          "the first/last post",
          "catch/meet/miss the post The letter needed to be sent today, but I missed the last post."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you reply to a letter by return of post, you reply by sending a letter back almost immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "Please send the invoice back by return of post."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job in a company or organization, especially an important one that pays well:",
        "examples": [
          "accept/hold/remain in a post He has held the post of commercial director since 2002.",
          "apply for/be appointed to/take up a post She has applied for the vacant manager's post.",
          "advertise/fill a post Almost a third of employers said they had not received one application for a post they had advertised.",
          "a high-level/key/senior post",
          "a full-time/part-time post",
          "a permanent/temporary post",
          "a government/teaching post",
          "resign (from)/leave a post She was forced to resign from her £300,000-a-year post after the scandal.",
          "be removed/step down from a post"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message or information that is put on a website, or sent to an internet discussion group for all the members to read:",
        "examples": [
          "The site is seeing 10,000 posts per hour from its 50,000 members all over the world.",
          "a blog post"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a letter or package to someone by mail:",
        "examples": [
          "post sth to sb/post sb sth I'll post the details to you.",
          "post (off) sth Have you posted off your application form?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a letter or package into a postbox (= official public box for mail) so that it can be sent:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you post this letter for me please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to announce a company’s sales, financial results, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "post gains/losses/profits The oil company posted profits of $25.1 billion.",
          "post an improvement/a rise/a decline They posted a 16% rise in sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone to a particular place to work for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "be posted to sth He has been posted to Pakistan for six months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a notice in a public place in order to make something known to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "be posted (up) on sth Company announcements are usually posted on the bulletin board.",
          "The rules include requiring businesses to post signs stating that smoking is not allowed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a message or information on a website for other people to read:",
        "examples": [
          "The State Department posted a notice on its website saying that applicants may wait 10 weeks for passports.",
          "post sth on a website/online/on the internet The reports were written up and posted on the internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay money so that a person who has been accused of committing a crime can be free until their trial:",
        "examples": [
          "He is now free after posting $20,000 bail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue giving someone the most recent information about a situation that involves them:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll keep you posted on any new developments with the deal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "posture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way in which someone usually holds their shoulders, neck, and back, or a particular position in which someone stands, sits, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got very good/bad posture.",
          "He always adopts/assumes (= moves into) the same posture for the cameras."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way in which a government or other organization thinks about and/or deals with a particular matter:",
        "examples": [
          "For the third time this week the opposition has attacked the government's posture on defence.",
          "The tone of the feminist speakers suggested they were adopting a somewhat defensive posture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a way that is intended to attract attention and interest, or to try to make people believe something that is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "Businesses were co-operating across regional divides while the politicians postured.",
          "In the end, it simply looked like you were posturing.",
          "Posturing male politicians were favourites for the artists' cartoons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position of the body, or the way in which someone holds the body when standing, sitting, or walking:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Newton sat back in a reclining posture.",
          "[ U ] She’s got good/bad posture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act falsely in order to attract attention or achieve an effect:",
        "examples": [
          "This trial turned into a carnival, with everybody posturing and playing to the camera."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "posturing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaviour or speech that is intended to attract attention and interest, or to make people believe something that is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "His writing has been dismissed as mere intellectual posturing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of various types of container, usually round, especially one used for cooking food:",
        "examples": [
          "Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to the boil.",
          "pots and pans There's plenty of cupboard space in the kitchen for all your pots and pans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of different types of containers, with or without a lid, especially for storing liquids:",
        "examples": [
          "pot of The shelf was full of pots of paint.",
          "Each desk had a small pot of ink on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "plant pot There was a large plant in a terracotta plant pot outside the door.",
          "Most lilies grow well in pots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount that is contained inside a pot:",
        "examples": [
          "I've just drunk a whole pot of tea!",
          "She'd made a large pot of chicken soup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in combination to refer to a container of a stated type:",
        "examples": [
          "a coffee pot",
          "a flowerpot",
          "a teapot",
          "a cooking pot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dish, bowl, etc. made by hand out of clay",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "pots of money She's got pots of money (= she's very rich) and can easily afford it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money of a particular type, or used for a particular purpose :",
        "examples": [
          "Her money comes from several different pots.",
          "You will still be fully insured even if the sum of all the different pots of money exceeds £100,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bowl used as a toilet, especially by young children:",
        "examples": [
          "on the pot He likes to read when he's on the pot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "a pot smoker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be damaged or spoiled because people are not working hard on it or caring for it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm afraid I've let the garden go to pot this summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of hitting a ball into a hole, especially in games such as snooker:",
        "examples": [
          "Dawson made a difficult pot look very easy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shoot birds or small animals for food, or to shoot (at) them without taking careful aim:",
        "examples": [
          "pot (at) He strolled through the fields, potting (at) the occasional rabbit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in games such as snooker, to hit a ball so that it falls into one of the holes at the edge of the table",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a plant into a container to grow:",
        "examples": [
          "pot (up) I'm just going to pot (up) these seedlings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round container used for cooking, serving, storing, and other purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "a clay/brass pot",
          "a flower pot",
          "We need space for our pots and pans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pot is also the substance contained in a pot:",
        "examples": [
          "The pot was simmering.",
          "He made a new pot of coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount, esp. of money:",
        "examples": [
          "There are pots of money involved in this deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pot is also all the money being risked at a single time in a card game.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a plant into a pot:",
        "examples": [
          "We should be potting the roses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money available for something:",
        "examples": [
          "in the pot This could mean an extra £10,000 in the pot compared to a traditional pension.",
          "a pot of sth The new cash will be added to a pot of $200 million in federal grants.",
          "He cautioned that the center only has a small pot of money allocated to it.",
          "a bonus/pension/prize pot"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "potassium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a silver-white chemical element that, when combined with other elements, is used in the production of soap, glass, and fertilizers (= substances that help plants to grow)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, silver-white metal that burns quickly in the air and is used in special hard glasses and fertilizers (= substances that help crops grow better)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "potato": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round vegetable that grows underground and has white flesh with light brown, red, or pink skin, or the plant on which these grow:",
        "examples": [
          "boiled/roasted/fried potatoes",
          "mashed potato/mashed potatoes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a white vegetable with a brown or reddish skin which grows underground and is used for food, or the plant on which this grows:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a baked potato",
          "[ U ] mashed potato"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "potatoes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "potency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strength, influence, or effectiveness:",
        "examples": [
          "This new drug's potency is not yet known.",
          "He owed his popular support to the potency of his propaganda machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man's ability to have sex:",
        "examples": [
          "Consuming large amounts of alcohol can significantly reduce a man's potency."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "potent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very powerful, forceful, or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "Surprise remains the terrorists' most potent weapon.",
          "The Berlin Wall was a potent symbol of the Cold War.",
          "This is a very potent drug and can have unpleasant side-effects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "powerful, persuasive, or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the most potent headache remedy you can get without a prescription.",
          "Her voice has been a potent force on concert stages for more than 30 years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "potential": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "possible when the necessary conditions exist:",
        "examples": [
          "A number of potential buyers have expressed interest in the company.",
          "Many potential customers are waiting for a fall in prices before buying.",
          "The accident is a grim reminder of the potential dangers involved in North Sea oil production."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "The region has enormous potential for economic development.",
          "I don't feel I'm achieving my full potential in my present job.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] You have the potential to reach the top of your profession.",
          "I think this room has got a lot of potential (= could be very nice if some changes were made to it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of electricity passing through an electric circuit, measured in volts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "possible but not yet achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "He was eager to talk with potential customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone’s potential is an ability the person has not yet developed:",
        "examples": [
          "She keeps saying I should live up to my potential."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Potential energy is the energy that something has because of its position and structure, not because of its movement.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Electric potential is a measure of the power of electrical energy, measured in volts.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to develop into something in the future when the necessary conditions exist:",
        "examples": [
          "There are potential problems at every stage of the drug production chain.",
          "A number of potential buyers are thought to have shown interest.",
          "a potential cost/market"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the possibility of something developing or happening in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "have the potential for sth/to do sth These equity securities are believed to have the potential for high earnings growth.",
          "commercial/economic potential",
          "growth/market/sales potential"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "natural qualities or abilities that mean that someone or something may or should succeed or achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "enormous/great/huge potential This marketing idea has great potential.",
          "We have put additional resources into the company to ensure it reaches its full potential in Scotland.",
          "have the potential to be sth He has the potential to be the very best."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "potentially": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "possibly:",
        "examples": [
          "Hepatitis is a potentially fatal disease.",
          "This crisis is potentially the most serious in the organization's history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "possibly:",
        "examples": [
          "a potentially huge market",
          "The changes will potentially have a large impact on profits."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pothead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who uses cannabis regularly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pothole": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hole in a road surface that results from gradual damage caused by traffic and/or weather:",
        "examples": [
          "The car's suspension is so good that when you hit a pothole you hardly notice it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep hole formed underground in limestone areas by the gradual rubbing and dissolving action of water flowing through the stone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The road to economic recovery is full of potholes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole in the surface of a road caused by traffic and bad weather",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "potholes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hole in a road surface that results from gradual damage caused by traffic and/or weather:",
        "examples": [
          "The car's suspension is so good that when you hit a pothole you hardly notice it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep hole formed underground in limestone areas by the gradual rubbing and dissolving action of water flowing through the stone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The road to economic recovery is full of potholes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole in the surface of a road caused by traffic and bad weather",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "potion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liquid that is believed to have a magical effect on someone who drinks it:",
        "examples": [
          "a love/magic potion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid or substance that is said to cure an illness or a condition, but is not a medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "Americans are said to spend more on pills and potions than any other nation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink that is believed to be poisonous, to have magical power, or to be able to cure an illness:",
        "examples": [
          "We don’t have a magic potion to make you tell the truth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "potluck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "anything that is available or is found by chance, rather than something chosen, planned, or prepared:",
        "examples": [
          "We had no idea which hotel would be best, so we just took pot luck with the first one on the list.",
          "Mary's welcome to stay for dinner if she doesn't mind taking pot luck (= having whatever is available)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an informal meal where guests bring different dishes that are then shared with the other guests:",
        "examples": [
          "We're having a pot luck on Saturday.",
          "This fruit salad would make a great addition to a potluck, barbecue, or dinner party.",
          "I like having a pot luck where everyone brings their favorite dish.",
          "All the neighbours call each other by their first names and get together regularly for potlucks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to an informal meal or event where guests bring different dishes that are then shared with the other guests:",
        "examples": [
          "A lady from church always brought this dish to our pot luck dinners.",
          "I have to get to a 6:30 potluck party.",
          "a potluck picnic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "offering whatever is available or what others bring:",
        "examples": [
          "We invited all the neighbors over for a pot luck supper last night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for plain old telephone service: an ordinary telephone service with no special features:",
        "examples": [
          "With this service, employees can \"log on\" to their phone from any cubicle or desk, whereas with POTS any office move causes expense and disruption."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "potted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant that is grown in a pot:",
        "examples": [
          "I took him a potted plant as a present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe cooked food, especially meat or fish, that is preserved in a closed container:",
        "examples": [
          "potted meat/shrimps"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a form of a story or book that has been made shorter and simpler and contains only the main facts or features:",
        "examples": [
          "They publish a potted version of Shakespeare's plays especially for children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "potter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move around without hurrying, and in a relaxed and pleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "I spent the afternoon pottering around the garden doing a few odd jobs.",
          "He doesn't drive very fast - he tends to potter along."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes dishes, plates, and other objects from clay, usually by hand on a special wheel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow, relaxed walk around a place:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm just going into town for a potter round the shops."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pottery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity or skill of making clay objects by hand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "objects that are made out of clay by hand:",
        "examples": [
          "They sell pottery and other handmade goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dishes, bowls, and other objects made from baked clay",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "potties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "silly or slightly crazy:",
        "examples": [
          "She must have been potty to sell that car so cheaply.",
          "I'd go potty if I had to work here all the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like something or someone very much:",
        "examples": [
          "He's potty about old cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for, or relating to, using the toilet, or getting rid of liquid or solid waste from the body:",
        "examples": [
          "potty break We only stop for fuel and for potty breaks.",
          "Set aside a gravel or stone area as the potty spot for your puppy.",
          "I feigned a potty emergency to get off the phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe jokes that refer to toilets or getting rid of liquid or solid waste from the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Kids love potty humour.",
          "The coiled concrete snake became the butt of potty jokes because it looks like a pile of dog excrement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plastic bowl, sometimes with a handle, that young children sit on and use as a toilet:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to sit Jamie on the potty before you take him to the zoo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used mainly to or by children) to use the toilet, or to get rid of liquid or solid waste from the body :",
        "examples": [
          "\"I need to go potty,\" the little girl cried.",
          "The dog's gone potty in the middle of the lawn!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of liquid or solid waste from the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Some dogs would rather potty in the house than go out in the cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small toilet used by children when they are being trained to use a toilet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "potty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "silly or slightly crazy:",
        "examples": [
          "She must have been potty to sell that car so cheaply.",
          "I'd go potty if I had to work here all the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like something or someone very much:",
        "examples": [
          "He's potty about old cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for, or relating to, using the toilet, or getting rid of liquid or solid waste from the body:",
        "examples": [
          "potty break We only stop for fuel and for potty breaks.",
          "Set aside a gravel or stone area as the potty spot for your puppy.",
          "I feigned a potty emergency to get off the phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe jokes that refer to toilets or getting rid of liquid or solid waste from the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Kids love potty humour.",
          "The coiled concrete snake became the butt of potty jokes because it looks like a pile of dog excrement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plastic bowl, sometimes with a handle, that young children sit on and use as a toilet:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to sit Jamie on the potty before you take him to the zoo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used mainly to or by children) to use the toilet, or to get rid of liquid or solid waste from the body :",
        "examples": [
          "\"I need to go potty,\" the little girl cried.",
          "The dog's gone potty in the middle of the lawn!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of liquid or solid waste from the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Some dogs would rather potty in the house than go out in the cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small toilet used by children when they are being trained to use a toilet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pouch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bag or soft container for a small object or a small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "All our electric shavers are supplied with a free travel pouch.",
          "Food sealed in foil pouches lasts for a long time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pocket on the lower part of the body of some female animals in which their young are carried and protected after they are born:",
        "examples": [
          "Kangaroos carry their young in pouches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bag formed from skin in the mouths of some animals, used for carrying and storing food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bag or soft container:",
        "examples": [
          "The raincoat is folded inside a small waterproof pouch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pouch is also a pocket of skin on the lower part of the body of some female animals, such as kangaroos, in which they carry their young.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pouches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bag or soft container for a small object or a small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "All our electric shavers are supplied with a free travel pouch.",
          "Food sealed in foil pouches lasts for a long time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pocket on the lower part of the body of some female animals in which their young are carried and protected after they are born:",
        "examples": [
          "Kangaroos carry their young in pouches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bag formed from skin in the mouths of some animals, used for carrying and storing food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bag or soft container:",
        "examples": [
          "The raincoat is folded inside a small waterproof pouch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pouch is also a pocket of skin on the lower part of the body of some female animals, such as kangaroos, in which they carry their young.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "poultry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "birds, such as chickens, that are bred for their eggs and meat:",
        "examples": [
          "Some poultry farmers keep turkeys and ducks as well as chickens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the meat from birds such as chickens",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "birds, such as chickens, kept for their meat or eggs, or the meat from these birds:",
        "examples": [
          "Mediterranean diets favor fish and poultry over red meat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pounce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to jump or move quickly in order to catch or take hold of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The cat sat in the tree ready to pounce on the ducks below.",
          "The police were waiting to pounce when he arrived at the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack suddenly, esp. by jumping or flying down to catch or take hold of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The mountain lion pounced onto the back of an elk."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit of money used in the UK and some other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "a one-pound/two-pound coin",
          "There are one hundred pence in a pound.",
          "They stole jewellery valued at £50,000 (= 50,000 pounds).",
          "pound note \"Do you have any change?\" \"Sorry, I only have a five-pound note."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the value of the UK pound, used in comparing the values of different types of money from around the world:",
        "examples": [
          "The devaluation of the pound will make British goods more competitive abroad.",
          "On the foreign exchanges the pound rose two cents against the dollar to $1.52."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring weight:",
        "examples": [
          "One pound is approximately equal to 454 grams.",
          "One kilogram is roughly the same as 2.2 lbs.",
          "There are 16 ounces in one pound.",
          "Ann's baby weighed eight and a half pounds at birth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the symbol #:",
        "examples": [
          "Press # (pound) at each prompt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or beat repeatedly with a lot of force, or to crush something by hitting it repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "I could feel my heart pounding as I went on stage to collect the prize.",
          "Nearly 50 people are still missing after the storm pounded the coast.",
          "be pounded to The city was pounded to rubble during the war.",
          "pound on He pounded on the door demanding to be let in.",
          "pound away She was pounding away on her typewriter until four in the morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of weight equal to 0.453 kilogram",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where pets that are lost or not wanted are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "We got this mutt at the pound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit of money in the United Kingdom and some other countries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit repeatedly with force, or to crush by hitting repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The speaker pounded his fists on the table.",
          "[ I ] Waves were pounding at the rocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your heart pounds, it beats very strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My heart was still pounding after we nearly crashed on the Interstate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit of currency in the UK and some other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "The group has assets of about 120 million pounds.",
          "The company has lost hundreds of thousands of pounds of investors' money.",
          "a ten-pound note"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring weight, equal to 16 ounces or 0.454 of a kilogram:",
        "examples": [
          "September copper rose 0.85 cents to 135.30 cents a pound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the value of the currency used in Britain compared with the value of the curriencies used in other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "the strength/value of the pound",
          "The dollar gained more than a cent against the pound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for each British pound counted:",
        "examples": [
          "The Chancellor wanted to cut the starting rate of income tax to 10p in the pound."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pounded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or beat repeatedly with a lot of force, or to crush something by hitting it repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "I could feel my heart pounding as I went on stage to collect the prize.",
          "Nearly 50 people are still missing after the storm pounded the coast.",
          "be pounded to The city was pounded to rubble during the war.",
          "pound on He pounded on the door demanding to be let in.",
          "pound away She was pounding away on her typewriter until four in the morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pounder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "weighing the number of pounds or fraction of a pound mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What sort of burger do you want?\" \"I think I'll have a quarter-pounder.\"",
          "mainly US The newest member of the team is a 23-year-old 212-pounder from Miami."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pounding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a heavy attack or defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "The city received heavy poundings from the air every night last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular sound of something hitting something else or of a loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "the pounding of his heart"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound, feeling, or action of something beating repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The pounding in her chest was loud.",
          "[ U ] All that pounding from running really isn’t good for your knees.",
          "[ C ] fig. The dollar’s going to take a pounding (= its value will be damaged)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pounds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit of money used in the UK and some other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "a one-pound/two-pound coin",
          "There are one hundred pence in a pound.",
          "They stole jewellery valued at £50,000 (= 50,000 pounds).",
          "pound note \"Do you have any change?\" \"Sorry, I only have a five-pound note."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the value of the UK pound, used in comparing the values of different types of money from around the world:",
        "examples": [
          "The devaluation of the pound will make British goods more competitive abroad.",
          "On the foreign exchanges the pound rose two cents against the dollar to $1.52."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring weight:",
        "examples": [
          "One pound is approximately equal to 454 grams.",
          "One kilogram is roughly the same as 2.2 lbs.",
          "There are 16 ounces in one pound.",
          "Ann's baby weighed eight and a half pounds at birth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the symbol #:",
        "examples": [
          "Press # (pound) at each prompt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or beat repeatedly with a lot of force, or to crush something by hitting it repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "I could feel my heart pounding as I went on stage to collect the prize.",
          "Nearly 50 people are still missing after the storm pounded the coast.",
          "be pounded to The city was pounded to rubble during the war.",
          "pound on He pounded on the door demanding to be let in.",
          "pound away She was pounding away on her typewriter until four in the morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of weight equal to 0.453 kilogram",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where pets that are lost or not wanted are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "We got this mutt at the pound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit of money in the United Kingdom and some other countries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit repeatedly with force, or to crush by hitting repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The speaker pounded his fists on the table.",
          "[ I ] Waves were pounding at the rocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your heart pounds, it beats very strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My heart was still pounding after we nearly crashed on the Interstate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit of currency in the UK and some other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "The group has assets of about 120 million pounds.",
          "The company has lost hundreds of thousands of pounds of investors' money.",
          "a ten-pound note"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring weight, equal to 16 ounces or 0.454 of a kilogram:",
        "examples": [
          "September copper rose 0.85 cents to 135.30 cents a pound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the value of the currency used in Britain compared with the value of the curriencies used in other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "the strength/value of the pound",
          "The dollar gained more than a cent against the pound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for each British pound counted:",
        "examples": [
          "The Chancellor wanted to cut the starting rate of income tax to 10p in the pound."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a substance flow from a container, especially into another container, by raising just one side of the container that the substance is in:",
        "examples": [
          "I spilled the juice while I was pouring it.",
          "Pour the honey into the bowl and mix it thoroughly with the other ingredients.",
          "[ + two objects ] Would you like me to pour you some more wine?",
          "Would you like to pour (= pour a drink into a glass or cup) while I open some bags of nuts?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) flow quickly and in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The bus was pouring out thick black exhaust fumes.",
          "The government has been pouring money into inefficient state-owned industries, and the country can no longer afford it.",
          "I felt a sharp pain and looked down to see blood pouring from my leg.",
          "Refugees have been pouring into neighbouring countries to escape the civil war.",
          "The sweat was pouring down her face by the end of the race.",
          "It looks as though it's about to pour (with rain).",
          "I was standing in the pouring rain for an hour waiting for my bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a substance flow, esp. out of a container and usually into another container:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Pour the sugar into the bowl.",
          "[ T ] Would you like me to pour you some coffee?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to flow quickly and in large amounts, or to cause (something) to flow in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Water poured into the basement.",
          "[ I ] When the movie ended, the crowd poured into the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say about the weather that it is pouring, you mean that it is raining heavily:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] You’d better take an umbrella – it’s pouring out there."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a substance flow from a container, especially into another container, by raising just one side of the container that the substance is in:",
        "examples": [
          "I spilled the juice while I was pouring it.",
          "Pour the honey into the bowl and mix it thoroughly with the other ingredients.",
          "[ + two objects ] Would you like me to pour you some more wine?",
          "Would you like to pour (= pour a drink into a glass or cup) while I open some bags of nuts?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) flow quickly and in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The bus was pouring out thick black exhaust fumes.",
          "The government has been pouring money into inefficient state-owned industries, and the country can no longer afford it.",
          "I felt a sharp pain and looked down to see blood pouring from my leg.",
          "Refugees have been pouring into neighbouring countries to escape the civil war.",
          "The sweat was pouring down her face by the end of the race.",
          "It looks as though it's about to pour (with rain).",
          "I was standing in the pouring rain for an hour waiting for my bus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pouring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a substance flow from a container, especially into another container, by raising just one side of the container that the substance is in:",
        "examples": [
          "I spilled the juice while I was pouring it.",
          "Pour the honey into the bowl and mix it thoroughly with the other ingredients.",
          "[ + two objects ] Would you like me to pour you some more wine?",
          "Would you like to pour (= pour a drink into a glass or cup) while I open some bags of nuts?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) flow quickly and in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The bus was pouring out thick black exhaust fumes.",
          "The government has been pouring money into inefficient state-owned industries, and the country can no longer afford it.",
          "I felt a sharp pain and looked down to see blood pouring from my leg.",
          "Refugees have been pouring into neighbouring countries to escape the civil war.",
          "The sweat was pouring down her face by the end of the race.",
          "It looks as though it's about to pour (with rain).",
          "I was standing in the pouring rain for an hour waiting for my bus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pours": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a substance flow from a container, especially into another container, by raising just one side of the container that the substance is in:",
        "examples": [
          "I spilled the juice while I was pouring it.",
          "Pour the honey into the bowl and mix it thoroughly with the other ingredients.",
          "[ + two objects ] Would you like me to pour you some more wine?",
          "Would you like to pour (= pour a drink into a glass or cup) while I open some bags of nuts?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) flow quickly and in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The bus was pouring out thick black exhaust fumes.",
          "The government has been pouring money into inefficient state-owned industries, and the country can no longer afford it.",
          "I felt a sharp pain and looked down to see blood pouring from my leg.",
          "Refugees have been pouring into neighbouring countries to escape the civil war.",
          "The sweat was pouring down her face by the end of the race.",
          "It looks as though it's about to pour (with rain).",
          "I was standing in the pouring rain for an hour waiting for my bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a substance flow, esp. out of a container and usually into another container:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Pour the sugar into the bowl.",
          "[ T ] Would you like me to pour you some coffee?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to flow quickly and in large amounts, or to cause (something) to flow in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Water poured into the basement.",
          "[ I ] When the movie ended, the crowd poured into the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say about the weather that it is pouring, you mean that it is raining heavily:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] You’d better take an umbrella – it’s pouring out there."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push the lower lip forward to show you are annoyed, or to push both lips forward in a sexually attractive way:",
        "examples": [
          "Vanessa always pouts if she doesn't get what she wants.",
          "Caroline pouts her lips when she's putting on lipstick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of pouting:",
        "examples": [
          "She didn't say anything but I could tell from her pout that she wasn't very pleased.",
          "She wore a two-tone dress and a big sulky pout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show annoyance esp. by pressing the lips together or pushing out the lower lip:",
        "examples": [
          "Our four-year-old pouts whenever she doesn’t get what she wants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pouting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push the lower lip forward to show you are annoyed, or to push both lips forward in a sexually attractive way:",
        "examples": [
          "Vanessa always pouts if she doesn't get what she wants.",
          "Caroline pouts her lips when she's putting on lipstick."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "poverty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being extremely poor:",
        "examples": [
          "Two million people in the city live in abject (= very great) poverty.",
          "He emigrated to Australia to escape the grinding (= very great) poverty of his birthplace.",
          "Helping to alleviate poverty in developing countries also helps to reduce environmental destruction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lack of something or when the quality of something is extremely low:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a disappointing poverty of creativity in their work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being poor:",
        "examples": [
          "He grew up in poverty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being extremely poor:",
        "examples": [
          "Some 80% of Haitians live in poverty, and few have proper jobs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in children's cartoons) a word that represents the noise of an explosion or a gun being shot:",
        "examples": [
          "When I shout \"Pow!\" that means I've shot you and you have to pretend to be dead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "He was a POW during the Vietnam war.",
          "a POW camp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a word representing) a sudden loud noise, as that of an explosion or of a gun being fired:",
        "examples": [
          "All of a sudden we heard pow! pow! pow! – like shots being fired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for prisoner of war",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "powder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a loose, dry substance that consists of extremely small pieces, usually made by breaking something up and crushing it:",
        "examples": [
          "curry/chilli powder",
          "talcum powder",
          "A packet of white powder was found and police scientists are analysing it.",
          "You'll get more flavour from the spices if you grind them into a powder.",
          "UK Why are there so many adverts for washing powders on TV?",
          "You can buy milk in powder form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, dry substance that is spread over the skin of the face, in order to stop the skin from looking shiny:",
        "examples": [
          "face powder",
          "Dust the face lightly with powder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fallen snow that is loose and dry and has not begun to melt:",
        "examples": [
          "I love skiing in deep powder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put powder on someone's skin:",
        "examples": [
          "Powder the baby's bottom to stop it chafing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loose, dry substance of extremely small pieces, usually made by breaking up something into smaller parts and crushing them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Powder is also any of various loose, dry, usually pleasant-smelling substances that people put on their skin as a help in healing or as makeup:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] talcum powder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Powder is also gunpowder.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "powdered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the form of a powder or covered with a powder:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall I put some powdered milk in your coffee?",
          "Her face was heavily powdered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being in the form of a powder:",
        "examples": [
          "powdered milk"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "power": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "ability to control people and events:",
        "examples": [
          "power over I've no power over him - he does what he wants to.",
          "in something's power Once nicotine has you in its power, it's very difficult to stop smoking.",
          "She has the power to charm any man she meets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of political control a person or group has in a country:",
        "examples": [
          "Does the president have more power than the prime minister?",
          "in power How long has the Conservative Party been in power?",
          "seize power The army seized power after five days of anti-government demonstrations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strength:",
        "examples": [
          "Our car doesn't have enough power to tow a trailer.",
          "Weightlifters have tremendous power in their arms and legs.",
          "Scientists are working to harness the power of the atom.",
          "The economic power of many Asian countries has grown dramatically in recent years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official or legal right to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'd like to help but I don't have the power to intervene in this dispute.",
          "in your power to do something It's not in your power to cancel the order.",
          "within your power I can't give you a refund - I'm afraid it's not within my power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "authority:",
        "examples": [
          "beyond someone's powers You were acting beyond your powers when you agreed to give her a pay rise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "electricity, especially when considering its use or production:",
        "examples": [
          "You should disconnect the power before attempting to repair electrical equipment.",
          "Our building lost power (= the electricity was stopped) during the storm.",
          "power cable/line Thousands of people are without electricity after the storms blew down power cables/lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abilities:",
        "examples": [
          "My mental powers aren't as good as they used to be."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural skill or an ability to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "power of He was so shocked by what happened to his parents that he lost the power of speech.",
          "We humans believe that we are the only animals to have the power of reason.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The surgeon did everything in her power to save him.",
          "Environmentalists are doing everything within their power to minimize the impact of the oil spill.",
          "Solving this problem has taken all my brain power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, organization, or country that has control over others, often because of wealth, importance, or great military strength:",
        "examples": [
          "military power Spain was an important military power in the 16th century.",
          "world power Germany is on its way to becoming a world power with a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.",
          "power in the She is an increasingly important power in the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rate at which energy is used, or the ability to produce energy:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship was only slightly damaged in the collision and was able to sail into port under its own power.",
          "power rating The power rating of my amplifier is 40 watts per channel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount by which an image is increased by a device used for seeing things that are very small or a long distance away:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the magnification power of your binoculars?",
          "You'll need a very high-power microscope to see something as small as that.",
          "A low-power telescope is enough if you only want to look at the moon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of times that a number is to be multiplied by itself:",
        "examples": [
          "to the third, fourth, etc. power 2 to the fourth power is 2 times 2 times 2 times 2, which equals 16.",
          "to the power 3 to the power 4 is usually written as 34."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide a machine with energy and the ability to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "Buses and trucks are usually powered by diesel engines.",
          "Electricity costs less than petrol, so powering an electric vehicle is cheaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act with great strength or in a forceful way:",
        "examples": [
          "Halfway through, she powered into the lead and went on to win the race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports, to hit or kick the ball very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "She powered her return past Fernandez who had come to the net.",
          "He powered his drive over 300 yards down the first hole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "provided with energy by an electric motor:",
        "examples": [
          "a power shower",
          "a power drill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports, having great physical strength:",
        "examples": [
          "a power pitcher",
          "a power hitter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability or right to control people and events, or to influence the way people act or think in important ways:",
        "examples": [
          "The election results showed that the Democrats had lost power, with Republicans taking over five more Democratic seats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something, such as an organization or country, that has control over others, often because of authority, importance, or wealth:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a power in the field of medical education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural skill or ability to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She was so shocked that for a moment she lost the power of speech.",
          "[ C ] The doctor did everything in her power to save him.",
          "[ C ] More, though, it is an expression of the artist's power to create."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical strength or force:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a good baseball player – he hits with a lot of power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to produce energy, or the energy produced:",
        "examples": [
          "electrical/nuclear/solar power"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Power is also the rate at which work is done or at which energy is produced, measured in watts.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Power is also electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "Whenever there’s a storm in these parts, you can expect a power outage (= a loss of electrical power)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of times that a number is to be multiplied by itself, or the number that is the result of multiplying a number by itself:",
        "examples": [
          "Three to the fourth power can be written 34."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an independent nation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide something with the energy it needs to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Many buses and trucks are powered by diesel fuel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to control or influence people, organizations, events, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Shareholder power is a crucial part of how any capitalist society works.",
          "power over sb/sth Most CEOs have a great deal of power over the boards of directors.",
          "the power to do sth Oil prices still have the power to hurt the world economy.",
          "The bitter power struggle at the top of the company had a negative effect on the value of its shares.",
          "The balance of power in global markets is beginning to shift.",
          "be in power The last government was in power for over a decade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official or legal authority to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "have the power to do sth The regulator has the power to block a deal that would be damaging to consumers.",
          "emergency/executive/special powers The Prime Minister was set to invoke emergency powers to handle the distribution of petrol during the crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group, country, or organization that has control over others, especially because of financial or military strength:",
        "examples": [
          "a world/global power China is fast developing into a major global power.",
          "a military/political power",
          "a corporate/economic/financial power"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the strength or influence of something in a particular market or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "We are seeing a shift in economic power from Europe to Asia.",
          "I believe he has seriously underestimated the power of the brand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energy that is produced and used to make things work:",
        "examples": [
          "The agency is running a campaign to try and turn public opinion in favour of nuclear power.",
          "The energy regulator agreed that power companies could make customers sign long-term agreements.",
          "a power cut/failure/outage A power outage in Quebec left 6 million people in the dark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability of a machine, computer, etc. to work effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "The system is a way of measuring how much computer-processing power is needed to handle all the hits to a customer's site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide a machine, computer, vehicle, etc. with the energy it needs to work effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "be powered by sth",
          "There is increasing interest in cars powered by alternative fuels, such as ethanol or clean diesel.",
          "Most computers are now powered by Intel chips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen in a faster or more effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "The supermarket's strong performance was powered by a 39% increase in sales of organic produce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "operated by electricity or a motor:",
        "examples": [
          "power tools",
          "a power drill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that shows that you are a busy important person in a company:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing her trademark power suit for the meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "powered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "operated by the type of energy stated:",
        "examples": [
          "a battery-powered radio",
          "nuclear-powered submarines",
          "My calculator doesn't need batteries because it's solar-powered (= it obtains its energy from the sun)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is battery-powered, gas-powered, etc., it uses batteries, gas, etc. to work:",
        "examples": [
          "Battery-powered vehicles produce no air pollution at the point of use."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "powerful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of power to control people and events:",
        "examples": [
          "The president is more powerful than the prime minister.",
          "She's the most powerful person in the organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of strength or force:",
        "examples": [
          "She's an extremely powerful runner.",
          "The picture quality is bad because the TV signal isn't powerful enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a very great effect:",
        "examples": [
          "a powerful drug",
          "Her speech about cruelty to children was very powerful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the power to increase the size of an image of something that is very small or far away many times:",
        "examples": [
          "You'd need an extremely powerful microscope to see something so small."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong:",
        "examples": [
          "The picture quality is bad because the TV signal isn’t powerful enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Things that are powerful have a strong effect:",
        "examples": [
          "a powerful drug"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of power:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s in a powerful position as an adviser of the president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "powerhouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country, organization, or person with a lot of influence, power, or energy:",
        "examples": [
          "Germany is an economic powerhouse.",
          "The university is no longer the academic powerhouse that it once was.",
          "She's a powerhouse of original ideas and solutions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, organization, or country with a lot of energy, power, or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "The country is the economic powerhouse of the European Union."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country or an organization that has a lot of influence, power, or energy:",
        "examples": [
          "corporate/economic/financial powerhouses Analysts still believe that China and India will become the economic powerhouses of the world.",
          "a marketing/media/publishing powerhouse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a lot of strength and energy:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a powerhouse of ideas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "powering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide a machine with energy and the ability to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "Buses and trucks are usually powered by diesel engines.",
          "Electricity costs less than petrol, so powering an electric vehicle is cheaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act with great strength or in a forceful way:",
        "examples": [
          "Halfway through, she powered into the lead and went on to win the race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports, to hit or kick the ball very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "She powered her return past Fernandez who had come to the net.",
          "He powered his drive over 300 yards down the first hole."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "powerless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having no power:",
        "examples": [
          "The villagers are powerless against the armed invaders.",
          "The police seem to be powerless (= unable) to prevent these attacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without the power to do something or to prevent something from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The government seems powerless to do anything about the rising price of oil."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "powers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "authority:",
        "examples": [
          "beyond someone's powers You were acting beyond your powers when you agreed to give her a pay rise.",
          "powers to Visitors to the city are respectfully reminded of the council's powers to remove illegally parked vehicles.",
          "Does the court have the powers to force the state to comply with this order?",
          "They are campaigning for stricter limits on police surveillance powers.",
          "Member states of the European Union had to work out how to divide powers between the union and themselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abilities:",
        "examples": [
          "My mental powers aren't as good as they used to be.",
          "Nobody could doubt her powers as a songwriter.",
          "His teachers quickly noticed that he had tremendous powers of recall.",
          "At that time, the poet was at the height of her powers.",
          "Why don't you use your powers of persuasion to convince them?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pox": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pr": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "The company's putting out a lot of PR about the new product line.",
          "They've decided to hire a PR firm to improve their public image.",
          "a PR exercise/campaign"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who deals with the public relations of a famous or important person:",
        "examples": [
          "He suggested we get in touch with his PR.",
          "We're sitting at either end of a big sofa in her PR's office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Do you think a system of PR makes elections fairer?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for personal record: the fastest time, highest score, best result, etc. that a particular person has ever achieved in a sporting event:",
        "examples": [
          "He ran his PR (47.38 seconds) last month in Zurich.",
          "Several of the competitors achieved a PR."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for public relations",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for public relations: the activity of providing the public with information about your organization so that people have a positive idea of the organization's work:",
        "examples": [
          "good/bad PR They have very good PR.",
          "The Foreign Secretary's comments were a PR disaster for him.",
          "Its slick PR machine normally prevents outsiders from getting an accurate view of life inside the company.",
          "PR agency/company/firm The launch party will be handled by a PR firm.",
          "a PR campaign/exercise",
          "a PR department/job/man",
          "a PR consultant/executive/manager"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "practical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to experience, real situations, or actions rather than ideas or imagination:",
        "examples": [
          "Qualifications are important but practical experience is always a plus.",
          "The service offers young people practical advice on finding a job.",
          "What's the use of theoretical knowledge that has no practical application?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in fact:",
        "examples": [
          "Dr Frampton is in charge, but for all practical purposes, her assistant runs the office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suitable for the situation in which something is used:",
        "examples": [
          "I tend to wear clothes that are practical rather than fashionable.",
          "Heavy boots aren't very practical for running."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to provide effective solutions to problems:",
        "examples": [
          "She has lots of interesting ideas, but they're not very practical.",
          "We need someone practical who can cope with a crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be done or put into action:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's simply not practical to divide the work between so many people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a class or exam in a scientific or technical subject in which students do things rather than just write or talk about them:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to dissect a worm and a frog in our biology practical today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to actual experience or to the use of knowledge in activities rather than to knowledge only or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "I know you’ve been trained as a teacher, but do you have any practical teaching experience?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that a person is practical, you mean the person behaves in ways that relate more to the realities of the world than to ideas or desires:",
        "examples": [
          "You’ve got to learn to be practical and save your money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fitting the needs of a particular situation in a helpful way; helping to solve a problem or difficulty; effective or suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "We didn’t want to spend the night at a motel, but it just wasn’t practical to do the trip in one day.",
          "In some cities, it isn’t practical to keep the subways operating all night because there aren’t enough passengers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When used of objects such as clothes, practical can mean directed only to the goal of doing their intended work, and often plain in style or character:",
        "examples": [
          "I wear clothes that are practical rather than fashionable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "practically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "almost or very nearly:",
        "examples": [
          "She blamed me for practically every mistake in the report.",
          "These changes would cost us practically nothing.",
          "It's practically impossible for me to get home in less than an hour.",
          "They used to argue all the time and now they've practically stopped talking to each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to real situations and actions rather than ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people have offered to help, but there is little they can do practically.",
          "Theoretically, it's a good idea to live without a car, but practically speaking, it would be difficult to manage without one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "almost or very nearly:",
        "examples": [
          "Practically everybody will be at the party.",
          "It’s practically impossible to get home in less than an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that fits the needs of a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people have offered help, but there’s little they can practically do."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "practice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "action rather than thought or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you intend to put these proposals into practice, Mohamed?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe what really happens as opposed to what you think will happen in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "It seemed like a good idea before we started, but in practice it was a disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is usually or regularly done, often as a habit, tradition, or custom:",
        "examples": [
          "What can European companies learn from Japanese business practices?",
          "It's common practice in the States to tip the hairdresser.",
          "This is a cruel practice that should be banned immediately.",
          "What is standard practice (= what is usually done) in a situation like this?",
          "Newspaper editors have agreed to a new code of practice on the invasion of privacy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll do your washing for you this time, but I'm not going to make a practice of it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing something regularly or repeatedly to improve your skill at doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to get some more practice before I take my driving test.",
          "Are you coming to choir practice this evening?",
          "She's never at home because she spends all her free time at hockey practices.",
          "You'll gradually get better at it - it's just a question of practice.",
          "I'm a little out of practice (= I haven't had any recent experience) but I'd love to play.",
          "Do you mind if I have a few practice shots before we start the game?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job or business that involves a lot of skill or training:",
        "examples": [
          "a dental/medical/veterinary/legal practice",
          "Our practice is responsible for about 5,000 patients.",
          "She's decided to leave the Health Service and join a private practice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "action rather than thought or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "It seemed like a good idea, but in practice it was a disaster.",
          "How soon will the new procedures be put into practice?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is usually or regularly done, often as a habit, tradition, or custom:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] It was his usual practice to buy a newspaper every morning on the way to the office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or play something regularly or repeatedly in order to become skilled at it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’m good at tennis but I need to practice my serve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do work of a particular type for which a lot of training is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The firm has been practicing law for over a hundred years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "action as opposed to thoughts, ideas, or plans:",
        "examples": [
          "in practice We'll need a year at least to see whether this new approach will work in practice.",
          "put sth into practice We are beginning to put the new processes and systems into practice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work done by people such as lawyers, doctors, etc. which involves long periods of training and high levels of skill:",
        "examples": [
          "He trained in private practice in Glasgow.",
          "go into/set up in practice After graduation, he pursued a doctorate in pharmacology instead of going into practice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business or place of work of people such as lawyers, doctors, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "run/start a practice He runs a legal practice that rivals some of the biggest commercial law firms in the country.",
          "a dental/legal/medical practice",
          "a group/private practice",
          "join/leave a practice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way of doing things in a particular business, industry, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "common/standard/usual practice It is common practice in the building industry to cost all items gross.",
          "bad/best/good practice The insurance firm has issued a warning report to its members, highlighting breaches of best practice.",
          "practice of doing sth The company was fined over its continued practice of employing illegal immigrants.",
          "adopt/follow/introduce a practice More and more companies worldwide have begun to adopt the practice of preparing sustainability reports.",
          "accounting/business/management practices Shares in the company fell after it revealed that regulators were reviewing its accounting practices.",
          "employment/labour/working practices"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "practiced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very good at doing something because you have a lot of experience at doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a confident and practiced speaker who always impresses her audience.",
          "He is practiced in the art of public debate.",
          "We need someone who is practiced at negotiating business deals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A practiced skill has been obtained from a lot of practice:",
        "examples": [
          "She performed the song with practiced skill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "practices": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "action rather than thought or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you intend to put these proposals into practice, Mohamed?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe what really happens as opposed to what you think will happen in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "It seemed like a good idea before we started, but in practice it was a disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is usually or regularly done, often as a habit, tradition, or custom:",
        "examples": [
          "What can European companies learn from Japanese business practices?",
          "It's common practice in the States to tip the hairdresser.",
          "This is a cruel practice that should be banned immediately.",
          "What is standard practice (= what is usually done) in a situation like this?",
          "Newspaper editors have agreed to a new code of practice on the invasion of privacy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll do your washing for you this time, but I'm not going to make a practice of it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing something regularly or repeatedly to improve your skill at doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to get some more practice before I take my driving test.",
          "Are you coming to choir practice this evening?",
          "She's never at home because she spends all her free time at hockey practices.",
          "You'll gradually get better at it - it's just a question of practice.",
          "I'm a little out of practice (= I haven't had any recent experience) but I'd love to play.",
          "Do you mind if I have a few practice shots before we start the game?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job or business that involves a lot of skill or training:",
        "examples": [
          "a dental/medical/veterinary/legal practice",
          "Our practice is responsible for about 5,000 patients.",
          "She's decided to leave the Health Service and join a private practice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "action rather than thought or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "It seemed like a good idea, but in practice it was a disaster.",
          "How soon will the new procedures be put into practice?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is usually or regularly done, often as a habit, tradition, or custom:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] It was his usual practice to buy a newspaper every morning on the way to the office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or play something regularly or repeatedly in order to become skilled at it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’m good at tennis but I need to practice my serve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do work of a particular type for which a lot of training is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The firm has been practicing law for over a hundred years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "action as opposed to thoughts, ideas, or plans:",
        "examples": [
          "in practice We'll need a year at least to see whether this new approach will work in practice.",
          "put sth into practice We are beginning to put the new processes and systems into practice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work done by people such as lawyers, doctors, etc. which involves long periods of training and high levels of skill:",
        "examples": [
          "He trained in private practice in Glasgow.",
          "go into/set up in practice After graduation, he pursued a doctorate in pharmacology instead of going into practice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business or place of work of people such as lawyers, doctors, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "run/start a practice He runs a legal practice that rivals some of the biggest commercial law firms in the country.",
          "a dental/legal/medical practice",
          "a group/private practice",
          "join/leave a practice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way of doing things in a particular business, industry, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "common/standard/usual practice It is common practice in the building industry to cost all items gross.",
          "bad/best/good practice The insurance firm has issued a warning report to its members, highlighting breaches of best practice.",
          "practice of doing sth The company was fined over its continued practice of employing illegal immigrants.",
          "adopt/follow/introduce a practice More and more companies worldwide have begun to adopt the practice of preparing sustainability reports.",
          "accounting/business/management practices Shares in the company fell after it revealed that regulators were reviewing its accounting practices.",
          "employment/labour/working practices"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "practicing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "actively involved in a religion:",
        "examples": [
          "a practicing Muslim/Jew/Christian"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "actively involved in a job:",
        "examples": [
          "a practicing doctor/lawyer",
          "The number of practicing doctors is falling even though more people are getting degress in medicine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "following the rules esp. of a religion:",
        "examples": [
          "a practicing Catholic/Jew/Muslim"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "practise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do or play something regularly or repeatedly in order to become skilled at it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm quite good at tennis but I need to practise my serve.",
          "She practises the violin every day.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] His written French is very good but he needs to practise speaking it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work in an important skilled job for which a lot of training is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "How long have you been practising as a dentist?",
          "She practised medicine for 20 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something regularly, often according to a custom, religion, or set of rules, or as a habit:",
        "examples": [
          "The new government has promised all citizens the right to practise their religion.",
          "Practising safe sex is an important way of avoiding HIV infection.",
          "The company denies that it has practised discrimination against any of its employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work in an area such as law or medicine, etc. that involves long periods of training and high levels of skill:",
        "examples": [
          "practise as sth She practised as a solicitor for 10 years before taking a career break.",
          "practise law/medicine He had been banned from practising law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something regularly, often according to a custom or set of rules, or as a habit:",
        "examples": [
          "The technique is rarely practised in the West.",
          "practised by Unemployment among the country's working classes is being blamed on the open discrimination practised by both the state-owned and private sectors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat something often so that you improve your skill:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to practise my presentation before the meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "practising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "actively involved in a religion:",
        "examples": [
          "a practising Muslim/Jew/Christian"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "actively involved in a job:",
        "examples": [
          "a practising doctor/lawyer",
          "The number of practising doctors is falling even though more people are qualifying in medicine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "active in a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "The RIBA lectures were well attended by both students and practising architects.",
          "a practising lawyer/solicitor/doctor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "practitioner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone involved in a skilled job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Elizabeth Quan is a London-based practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine.",
          "She was a medical practitioner (= a doctor) before she entered politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose regular work has involved a lot of training:",
        "examples": [
          "Dr. Goldstein is a family/general practitioner (= a medical doctor who treats general conditions)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works in a job that involves long training and high levels of skill:",
        "examples": [
          "He has years of experience as a senior practitioner in the financial services industry.",
          "a health/legal/medical practitioner"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pragmatic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "solving problems in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really exist now, rather than obeying fixed theories, ideas, or rules:",
        "examples": [
          "In business, the pragmatic approach to problems is often more successful than an idealistic one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on practical judgments rather than principles:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a pragmatic decision to settle the lawsuit because in the end it would cost more to try it in court."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prague": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of the Czech Republic, situated in the northwestern part of the country",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "prairie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wide area of flat land without trees in Canada and the northern US",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wide area of flat land, covered with grass, esp. a large area in central North America that was originally covered by grass and is now mainly farming land",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "praise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to express admiration or approval of the achievements or characteristics of a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "He should be praised for his honesty.",
          "My parents always praised me when I did well at school.",
          "He was highly praised for his research on heart disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to honour, worship, and express admiration for a god:",
        "examples": [
          "They sang hymns praising God."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things that you say that express your admiration and approval of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "They deserve praise for all their hard work.",
          "His economic policies have won widespread praise for reducing government debt.",
          "Praise from Adrian is (high) praise indeed. (= praise from him is particularly special because he rarely praises anyone.)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of respect and worship to a god:",
        "examples": [
          "As we give praise to God, let us remember those who are less fortunate than ourselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express strong admiration for or approval of a person or something done:",
        "examples": [
          "The \"Times\" praised the mayor’s decision to reappoint the parks commissioner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to honor, worship, and express admiration for (God or a god):",
        "examples": [
          "Praise God/the Lord."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "praised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express admiration or approval of the achievements or characteristics of a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "He should be praised for his honesty.",
          "My parents always praised me when I did well at school.",
          "He was highly praised for his research on heart disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to honour, worship, and express admiration for a god:",
        "examples": [
          "They sang hymns praising God."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "praises": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to express admiration or approval of the achievements or characteristics of a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "He should be praised for his honesty.",
          "My parents always praised me when I did well at school.",
          "He was highly praised for his research on heart disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to honour, worship, and express admiration for a god:",
        "examples": [
          "They sang hymns praising God."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things that you say that express your admiration and approval of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "They deserve praise for all their hard work.",
          "His economic policies have won widespread praise for reducing government debt.",
          "Praise from Adrian is (high) praise indeed. (= praise from him is particularly special because he rarely praises anyone.)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of respect and worship to a god:",
        "examples": [
          "As we give praise to God, let us remember those who are less fortunate than ourselves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express strong admiration for or approval of a person or something done:",
        "examples": [
          "The \"Times\" praised the mayor’s decision to reappoint the parks commissioner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to honor, worship, and express admiration for (God or a god):",
        "examples": [
          "Praise God/the Lord."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "praising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express admiration or approval of the achievements or characteristics of a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "He should be praised for his honesty.",
          "My parents always praised me when I did well at school.",
          "He was highly praised for his research on heart disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to honour, worship, and express admiration for a god:",
        "examples": [
          "They sang hymns praising God."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to walk in an energetic way and with more movement than necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "It's pathetic to see 50-year-old rock stars prancing around on stage as if they were still teenagers.",
          "She pranced into the office and demanded to speak to the manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a horse prances, it takes small, quick steps and raises its legs higher than usual.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk or dance in an energetic way, with high, kicking steps:",
        "examples": [
          "In the square dance, each couple took turns prancing together under the linked arms of the other couples."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prancing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in an energetic way and with more movement than necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "It's pathetic to see 50-year-old rock stars prancing around on stage as if they were still teenagers.",
          "She pranced into the office and demanded to speak to the manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a horse prances, it takes small, quick steps and raises its legs higher than usual.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "prank": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a trick that is intended to be funny but not to cause harm or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "When I was at school we were always playing pranks on our teachers.",
          "I've had enough of your childish pranks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play a trick on someone that is intended to be funny but not to cause harm or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "He finally realized he'd been pranked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trick that is intended to be amusing and often to make someone look foolish:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s always playing pranks on her little brother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pranking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that involves playing tricks that are intended to be funny but not to cause harm or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "It was just harmless pranking.",
          "April Fool's Day is an occasion for much pranking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pranks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a trick that is intended to be funny but not to cause harm or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "When I was at school we were always playing pranks on our teachers.",
          "I've had enough of your childish pranks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play a trick on someone that is intended to be funny but not to cause harm or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "He finally realized he'd been pranked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trick that is intended to be amusing and often to make someone look foolish:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s always playing pranks on her little brother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pranksters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who plays pranks on people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "prat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who behaves stupidly or has little ability:",
        "examples": [
          "He looked a right prat in that pink suit.",
          "You've made me spill my drink, you prat!",
          "Occasionally I'll have a few too many drinks at a party and make a prat of myself (= behave stupidly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's bottom (= the part of the body that you sit on):",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to knock him on his prat!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prattle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to talk in a silly way or like a child for a long time about things that are not important or without saying anything important:",
        "examples": [
          "She'd have prattled on about her new job for the whole afternoon if I'd let her.",
          "Stop your prattling and go to sleep!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of silly talk about things that are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "His speech contained nothing new and was full of political prattle and clichés.",
          "I shouldn't waste your precious time with my endless prattle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "praxis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of using a theory or something that you have learned in a practical way:",
        "examples": [
          "She is interested in both the theory and praxis of criminology."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pray": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak to a god either privately or in a religious ceremony in order to express love, admiration, or thanks or in order to ask for something:",
        "examples": [
          "She knelt and prayed silently.",
          "Let us pray for the victims of this terrible disaster.",
          "[ + that ] We've been praying to God that your son will make a complete recovery.",
          "formal You must pray (= ask for) God's forgiveness for what you have done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hope for something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "We're praying for good weather for tomorrow's game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a forceful way of saying \"please\":",
        "examples": [
          "Pray tell your sister that I long to see her.",
          "And where have you been, pray tell?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to God or a god either privately or in a religious ceremony esp. to express thanks or to ask for help:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Then the minister said, \"Let us pray.\"",
          "[ + (that) clause ] We often prayed (that) the war would end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To pray also means to hope:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] I prayed (that) she wouldn’t discover my secret."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prayed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to a god either privately or in a religious ceremony in order to express love, admiration, or thanks or in order to ask for something:",
        "examples": [
          "She knelt and prayed silently.",
          "Let us pray for the victims of this terrible disaster.",
          "[ + that ] We've been praying to God that your son will make a complete recovery.",
          "formal You must pray (= ask for) God's forgiveness for what you have done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hope for something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "We're praying for good weather for tomorrow's game."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prayer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the words that someone says or thinks when they are praying:",
        "examples": [
          "a prayer of thanks",
          "She always says her prayers (= prays) before she goes to sleep.",
          "We thought he'd been killed, but our prayers were answered when he arrived home unexpectedly.",
          "a prayer book"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or ceremony in which someone prays:",
        "examples": [
          "I found her kneeling in prayer at the back of the church.",
          "The prisoners find their only solace in prayer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or ceremony of speaking to God or a god, esp. to express thanks or to ask for help, or the words used in this act:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an evening prayer",
          "[ C ] a prayer of thanks",
          "[ U ] She knelt in prayer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prayers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the words that someone says or thinks when they are praying:",
        "examples": [
          "a prayer of thanks",
          "She always says her prayers (= prays) before she goes to sleep.",
          "We thought he'd been killed, but our prayers were answered when he arrived home unexpectedly.",
          "a prayer book"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or ceremony in which someone prays:",
        "examples": [
          "I found her kneeling in prayer at the back of the church.",
          "The prisoners find their only solace in prayer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or ceremony of speaking to God or a god, esp. to express thanks or to ask for help, or the words used in this act:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an evening prayer",
          "[ C ] a prayer of thanks",
          "[ U ] She knelt in prayer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "praying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to a god either privately or in a religious ceremony in order to express love, admiration, or thanks or in order to ask for something:",
        "examples": [
          "She knelt and prayed silently.",
          "Let us pray for the victims of this terrible disaster.",
          "[ + that ] We've been praying to God that your son will make a complete recovery.",
          "formal You must pray (= ask for) God's forgiveness for what you have done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hope for something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "We're praying for good weather for tomorrow's game."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak to a god either privately or in a religious ceremony in order to express love, admiration, or thanks or in order to ask for something:",
        "examples": [
          "She knelt and prayed silently.",
          "Let us pray for the victims of this terrible disaster.",
          "[ + that ] We've been praying to God that your son will make a complete recovery.",
          "formal You must pray (= ask for) God's forgiveness for what you have done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hope for something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "We're praying for good weather for tomorrow's game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a forceful way of saying \"please\":",
        "examples": [
          "Pray tell your sister that I long to see her.",
          "And where have you been, pray tell?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to God or a god either privately or in a religious ceremony esp. to express thanks or to ask for help:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Then the minister said, \"Let us pray.\"",
          "[ + (that) clause ] We often prayed (that) the war would end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To pray also means to hope:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] I prayed (that) she wouldn’t discover my secret."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a priest or minister in a church) to give a religious speech:",
        "examples": [
          "Father Martin preached to the assembled mourners.",
          "During the sermon, he preached about the need for forgiveness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade other people to believe in a particular belief or follow a particular way of life:",
        "examples": [
          "They preach the abolition of established systems but propose nothing to replace them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give unwanted advice, especially about moral matters, in a boring way:",
        "examples": [
          "He's such a pain - he's always preaching about the virtues of working hard and getting up early.",
          "My mother's always preaching at/to me about keeping my room tidy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a religious speech:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The minister preached a sermon on the need for forgiveness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade other people to do or accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Should Liddy be allowed to preach hatred?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To preach is also to try to persuade other people to have particular beliefs or behave in particular ways:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My mother’s always preaching at me about studying harder."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preached": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a priest or minister in a church) to give a religious speech:",
        "examples": [
          "Father Martin preached to the assembled mourners.",
          "During the sermon, he preached about the need for forgiveness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade other people to believe in a particular belief or follow a particular way of life:",
        "examples": [
          "They preach the abolition of established systems but propose nothing to replace them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give unwanted advice, especially about moral matters, in a boring way:",
        "examples": [
          "He's such a pain - he's always preaching about the virtues of working hard and getting up early.",
          "My mother's always preaching at/to me about keeping my room tidy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preacher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, usually a priest or minister, who gives a religious speech",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives a religious speech, esp. one whose job is to do this",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "preachers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, usually a priest or minister, who gives a religious speech",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives a religious speech, esp. one whose job is to do this",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "preaches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a priest or minister in a church) to give a religious speech:",
        "examples": [
          "Father Martin preached to the assembled mourners.",
          "During the sermon, he preached about the need for forgiveness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade other people to believe in a particular belief or follow a particular way of life:",
        "examples": [
          "They preach the abolition of established systems but propose nothing to replace them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give unwanted advice, especially about moral matters, in a boring way:",
        "examples": [
          "He's such a pain - he's always preaching about the virtues of working hard and getting up early.",
          "My mother's always preaching at/to me about keeping my room tidy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a religious speech:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The minister preached a sermon on the need for forgiveness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade other people to do or accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Should Liddy be allowed to preach hatred?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To preach is also to try to persuade other people to have particular beliefs or behave in particular ways:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My mother’s always preaching at me about studying harder."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preaching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a priest or minister in a church) to give a religious speech:",
        "examples": [
          "Father Martin preached to the assembled mourners.",
          "During the sermon, he preached about the need for forgiveness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade other people to believe in a particular belief or follow a particular way of life:",
        "examples": [
          "They preach the abolition of established systems but propose nothing to replace them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give unwanted advice, especially about moral matters, in a boring way:",
        "examples": [
          "He's such a pain - he's always preaching about the virtues of working hard and getting up early.",
          "My mother's always preaching at/to me about keeping my room tidy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "precarious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a dangerous state because of not being safe or not being held in place firmly:",
        "examples": [
          "The lorry was lodged in a very precarious way, with its front wheels hanging over the cliff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A precarious situation is likely to get worse:",
        "examples": [
          "Many borrowers now find themselves caught in a precarious financial position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in danger because not firmly fixed; likely to fall or suffer harm:",
        "examples": [
          "I climbed onto a precarious platform to get a better view."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "precaution": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an action that is done to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people have been stockpiling food as a precaution against shortages.",
          "They failed to take the necessary precautions to avoid infection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a polite way of referring to contraception (= methods that prevent a woman becoming pregnant):",
        "examples": [
          "If you're going to have sex, make sure you take precautions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action taken to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Homeowners should take the basic precaution of locking their doors and windows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is done to try and protect a person or thing from something dangerous or harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank decided to reduce interest rates as a precaution against inflation.",
          "We're taking every precaution necessary to ensure the safety of our employees.",
          "necessary/safety/security precautions"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "precautionary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "intended to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has withdrawn the drug as a precautionary measure.",
          "Hospital staff are stressing the tests are purely precautionary and say the chances of anyone catching the disease are a million to one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or used to try and protect a person or thing from something dangerous or harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "As a precautionary measure, she moved her money to another account."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "precautions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an action that is done to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people have been stockpiling food as a precaution against shortages.",
          "They failed to take the necessary precautions to avoid infection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a polite way of referring to contraception (= methods that prevent a woman becoming pregnant):",
        "examples": [
          "If you're going to have sex, make sure you take precautions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action taken to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Homeowners should take the basic precaution of locking their doors and windows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is done to try and protect a person or thing from something dangerous or harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank decided to reduce interest rates as a precaution against inflation.",
          "We're taking every precaution necessary to ensure the safety of our employees.",
          "necessary/safety/security precautions"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preceded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or go before something or someone in time or space:",
        "examples": [
          "Kofi Annan preceded Ban Ki-moon as the Secretary-General of the UN.",
          "It would be helpful if you were to precede the report with an introduction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "precedence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being dealt with before other things or of being considered more important than other things:",
        "examples": [
          "Precedence must be given to the injured in the evacuation plans.",
          "Business people often think that fluency and communication take precedence over grammar when speaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the order of importance given to people in particular societies, groups, or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "The order of precedence for titled nobility in Britain is duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being dealt with before other things or of being considered more important than other things:",
        "examples": [
          "What takes precedence here, environmental cost or consumer convenience?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something is more important than other things and should be dealt with first:",
        "examples": [
          "The cases led to a debate about whether human rights should sometimes take precedence over national security.",
          "give precedence to sth Many companies are currently giving precedence to short-term gains."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "precedent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an action, situation, or decision that has already happened and can be used as a reason why a similar action or decision should be performed or made:",
        "examples": [
          "There are several precedents for promoting people who don't have formal qualifications.",
          "Some politicians fear that agreeing to the concession would set a dangerous precedent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something has been done in the past that therefore shows that it is the correct way:",
        "examples": [
          "Would it be breaking with precedent for the bride to make a speech?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision about a particular legal case that makes it likely that other similar cases will be decided in the same way:",
        "examples": [
          "The judgment on pension rights has established/set a precedent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a previous action, situation, or decision that can be used as a reason or example for a similar action or decision at a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Conditions have changed enormously, and the past is not much of a precedent.",
          "[ U ] Precedent indicated that a change would take place sooner rather than later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a previous action or decision that can be used as a reason for allowing something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The ruling can serve as a precedent to challenge other similar cases.",
          "A judgement against the fund could set a precedent for compensation payments to more of its 6,000 investors.",
          "This is an experiment without precedent in economic history.",
          "a bad/dangerous/good precedent This law sets a very dangerous precedent for all businesses.",
          "create/establish/provide a precedent",
          "a legal precedent",
          "base sth on/follow a precedent"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "precedes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be or go before something or someone in time or space:",
        "examples": [
          "Kofi Annan preceded Ban Ki-moon as the Secretary-General of the UN.",
          "It would be helpful if you were to precede the report with an introduction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or go before someone or something in time or space:",
        "examples": [
          "John Adams preceded Thomas Jefferson as president.",
          "Nouns are often preceded by adjectives"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preceding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening before someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The paintings are a development of ideas she explored in the preceding decade.",
          "In conclusion, I hope the preceding arguments have convinced you of the need for action."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "precinct": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a city or a town in which vehicles are not allowed, used for a special purpose, such as shopping:",
        "examples": [
          "a shopping precinct",
          "a pedestrian precinct"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area that surrounds a building or place, especially one with a wall around it:",
        "examples": [
          "A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.",
          "A river separates the hotel from the cathedral precinct.",
          "Please walk quietly in these sacred precincts.",
          "Police moved traders out of the temple precincts.",
          "The precincts of the building were entered by a gateway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a division of a city or a town, especially an area protected by a particular unit of the police or a division used for voting purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "The voter turnout in most precincts is expected to be high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a division of a city or town, esp. an area protected by one police station, or a division used for elections",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The precincts of a place are the areas that surround it, esp. when enclosed:",
        "examples": [
          "the private precincts of the university"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of a town or city where there are a lot of shops, and where traffic is not allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "a shopping/pedestrian precinct"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a division of a city or a town, especially an area protected by a particular group of police or a division used for voting purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "The voter turnout in the precinct was low compared to the rest of the county.",
          "a precinct captain/commander",
          "precinct caucuses/voters"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "precincts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a city or a town in which vehicles are not allowed, used for a special purpose, such as shopping:",
        "examples": [
          "a shopping precinct",
          "a pedestrian precinct"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area that surrounds a building or place, especially one with a wall around it:",
        "examples": [
          "A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.",
          "A river separates the hotel from the cathedral precinct.",
          "Please walk quietly in these sacred precincts.",
          "Police moved traders out of the temple precincts.",
          "The precincts of the building were entered by a gateway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a division of a city or a town, especially an area protected by a particular unit of the police or a division used for voting purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "The voter turnout in most precincts is expected to be high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a division of a city or town, esp. an area protected by one police station, or a division used for elections",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The precincts of a place are the areas that surround it, esp. when enclosed:",
        "examples": [
          "the private precincts of the university"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of a town or city where there are a lot of shops, and where traffic is not allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "a shopping/pedestrian precinct"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a division of a city or a town, especially an area protected by a particular group of police or a division used for voting purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "The voter turnout in the precinct was low compared to the rest of the county.",
          "a precinct captain/commander",
          "precinct caucuses/voters"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "precious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of great value because of being rare, expensive, or important:",
        "examples": [
          "a precious gift",
          "a precious moment/memory",
          "Clean water is a precious commodity in many parts of the world.",
          "You're so precious to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a very formal and unnatural way by giving too much attention to details that are not important and trying too hard to be perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "He's so precious about his work that he never gets anything done.",
          "Don't you hate the precious way she speaks, pronouncing each single consonant so precisely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express dislike and/or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "You and your precious car - it's all you're interested in!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very:",
        "examples": [
          "Lots of people will start, but precious few will finish.",
          "Be careful - you'll be precious little help if you come back injured."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of very great value or worth:",
        "examples": [
          "precious memories",
          "Children are our most precious resource."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Precious metals are gold, silver, and platinum.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A precious stone is a jewel:",
        "examples": [
          "Diamonds and rubies are precious stones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very:",
        "examples": [
          "He earns precious little money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "precipice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very steep side of a cliff or a mountain:",
        "examples": [
          "The film opens with a shot of a climber dangling from a precipice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dangerous situation that could lead to harm or failure:",
        "examples": [
          "This latest tax increase may push many small companies over the financial precipice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very steep side of a cliff or mountain:",
        "examples": [
          "We stood at the edge of the precipice and looked down at the sea."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "precise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "exact and accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "The bunker's precise location is a closely guarded secret.",
          "He caught me at the precise moment that I fainted.",
          "There was a good turnout for the meeting - twelve of us to be precise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very careful and accurate, especially about small details:",
        "examples": [
          "Years of doing meticulous research had made her very precise in her working methods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exact and accurate in form, time, detail, or description:",
        "examples": [
          "The precise recipe is a closely guarded secret.",
          "Years of doing this research had made her very precise in her working methods.",
          "There was a good turnout for the meeting – twelve of us, to be precise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "precisely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "The fireworks begin at eight o'clock precisely.",
          "What do you think the problem is, precisely?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize what you are saying:",
        "examples": [
          "\"You look tired - you should go home and rest.\" \"I'm going to do precisely that.\"",
          "But it's precisely because of the noise that they're thinking of moving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express complete agreement with someone or suggest that what they have said is obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "\"It would be stupid to attempt the journey in the dark.\" \"Precisely!\" he answered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "carefully and accurately:",
        "examples": [
          "He works slowly and precisely whereas I tend to rush things and make mistakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Precisely is also used to emphasize the accuracy of what you are saying:",
        "examples": [
          "Armed conflict is precisely what the government is trying to avoid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "precision": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being exact:",
        "examples": [
          "Great precision is required to align the mirrors accurately.",
          "Precision bombing was used to destroy enemy airbases and armaments factories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the qualities of being careful and accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "His books are a pleasure to read because he writes with such clarity and precision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Precision is also the level of agreement of a particular measurement with itself when it is repeated.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being exact:",
        "examples": [
          "The pressure on advertisers to deliver results has led to them targeting consumers with unprecedented precision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe machines, tools, etc. that are made to a very accurate and exact standard:",
        "examples": [
          "a precision instrument manufacturer",
          "Paramount makes precision metal products such as housings, bodies, and manifolds for airplanes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preclude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something or make it impossible, or prevent someone from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "His contract precludes him from discussing his work with anyone outside the company.",
          "The fact that your application was not successful this time does not preclude the possibility of you applying again next time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something or make it impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "Although your application was not accepted, it doesn’t preclude the possibility of your applying again later."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "precocious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of children) showing mental development or achievement much earlier than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "A precocious child, she went to university at the age of 15.",
          "She recorded her first album at the precocious age of twelve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A precocious child behaves as if they are much older than they are:",
        "examples": [
          "a precocious little brat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening too early, or much earlier than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "precocious puberty She had a condition called precocious puberty, in which children mature sexually at a very early age.",
          "As a society, we may have encouraged precocious sexuality in our children.",
          "Italian literature came to precocious maturity the next century with the work of Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing unusually early mental development or achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "Lucy was a verbally precocious child."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "precursor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that happened or existed before another thing, especially if it either developed into it or had an influence on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Sulphur dioxide is the main precursor of acid rain.",
          "Biological research has often been a precursor to medical breakthroughs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that comes before another and may lead to it or influence its development:",
        "examples": [
          "Opponents fear this would be a precursor to development of the entire canyon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "predates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have existed or happened before another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "These cave paintings predate any others which are known."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill and eat another animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Some species of bat predate small mammals.",
          "Possums will predate on baby birds and eggs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have existed or happened before another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "These burial mounds predated the arrival of Europeans in North America."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "predator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals:",
        "examples": [
          "lions, wolves, and other predators"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who follows people in order to harm them or commit a crime against them:",
        "examples": [
          "a sexual predator",
          "In court, he was accused of being a merciless predator who had tricked his grandmother out of her savings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that hunts and kills other animals for food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that buys or tries to buy another company that is in a weaker financial position:",
        "examples": [
          "France's Lafarge is seen as a potential predator for the cement maker."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "predators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals:",
        "examples": [
          "lions, wolves, and other predators"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who follows people in order to harm them or commit a crime against them:",
        "examples": [
          "a sexual predator",
          "In court, he was accused of being a merciless predator who had tricked his grandmother out of her savings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that hunts and kills other animals for food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that buys or tries to buy another company that is in a weaker financial position:",
        "examples": [
          "France's Lafarge is seen as a potential predator for the cement maker."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "predatory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A predatory animal kills and eats other animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The owl is a predatory bird that kills its prey with its claws."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A predatory person or organization tries to get something that belongs to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The company spent much effort in avoiding takeover bids from predatory competitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who expresses sexual interest in a very obvious way:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate going to bars on my own because men look at you in such a predatory way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "People or organizations who are predatory tend to use others for their own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Larger companies, which played a predatory role, swooped down to cash in on the new fad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a situation where a company is looking to buy another company that is in a weak financial position:",
        "examples": [
          "Trading was heavy, sparking speculation that the group, clearly vulnerable to a bid, was attracting predatory attention.",
          "The chances of a predatory takeover bid from its US rival receded."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "predecessor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who had a job or a position before someone else, or something that comes before another thing in time or in a series:",
        "examples": [
          "My predecessor worked in this job for twelve years.",
          "The latest Ferrari is not only faster than its predecessors but also more comfortable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who had a job or position before someone else, or a thing that comes before another in time or in a series:",
        "examples": [
          "My predecessor worked in this job for twelve years.",
          "The latest model is faster and sleeker than its predecessors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who had a particular job or position before someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "His predecessor had left him with many problems to address in the department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine, system, law, etc. that has been replaced by a new one:",
        "examples": [
          "The new model retains all the advantages of its predecessor but offers five times the speed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "predecessors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who had a job or a position before someone else, or something that comes before another thing in time or in a series:",
        "examples": [
          "My predecessor worked in this job for twelve years.",
          "The latest Ferrari is not only faster than its predecessors but also more comfortable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who had a job or position before someone else, or a thing that comes before another in time or in a series:",
        "examples": [
          "My predecessor worked in this job for twelve years.",
          "The latest model is faster and sleeker than its predecessors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who had a particular job or position before someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "His predecessor had left him with many problems to address in the department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine, system, law, etc. that has been replaced by a new one:",
        "examples": [
          "The new model retains all the advantages of its predecessor but offers five times the speed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "predetermined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "decided or arranged at an earlier time:",
        "examples": [
          "At a predetermined time, we'll all shout \"Happy birthday, David!\"",
          "When grain prices fall below a predetermined level, the government provides funds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "predicament": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant situation that is difficult to get out of:",
        "examples": [
          "She is hoping to get a loan from her bank to help her out of her financial predicament.",
          "I'm in a bit of a predicament because I've accidentally accepted two invitations to dinner on the same night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant or confusing situation that is difficult to get out of or solve:",
        "examples": [
          "With no money and no job, he found himself in a real predicament."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "predicated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] It would be unwise to predicate that the disease is caused by a virus before further tests have been carried out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an idea or argument is predicated on something, it depends on the existence or truth of this thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The sales forecast is predicated on the assumption that the economy will grow by four percent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "predict": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "It's still not possible to accurately predict the occurrence of earthquakes.",
          "[ + that ] Who could have predicted that within ten years he'd be in charge of the whole company?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The hurricane is predicted to reach the coast tomorrow morning.",
          "[ + question word ] No one can predict when the disease will strike again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that an event or action will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Astronomers can predict the exact time of an eclipse.",
          "[ + that clause ] Who could have predicted that she would win the election?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The storm is predicted to reach the Florida coast tomorrow morning.",
          "[ + question word ] No one can predict when the disease will strike again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say what you think will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "They predict a 2% to 4% sales increase.",
          "predict that sth Economists correctly predicted that interest rates would continue to fall to try and prevent an economic slowdown.",
          "be predicted to do sth The number of self-employed people has been predicted to rise by 20% over the next five years.",
          "predict when sth It's difficult to predict when consumer confidence might be restored."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "predictable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is predictable happens in a way or at a time that you know about before it happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Comets appear at predictable times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or behaving in a way that you expect and not unusual or interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "The ending to the film was just so predictable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "acting or happening in a way that is expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Comets usually appear at predictable times.",
          "She’s so predictable – she always wants to go to the same old restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening as or when expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Bonds are attractive for investors seeking predictable returns on their investments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "predicted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "It's still not possible to accurately predict the occurrence of earthquakes.",
          "[ + that ] Who could have predicted that within ten years he'd be in charge of the whole company?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The hurricane is predicted to reach the coast tomorrow morning.",
          "[ + question word ] No one can predict when the disease will strike again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "predicting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "It's still not possible to accurately predict the occurrence of earthquakes.",
          "[ + that ] Who could have predicted that within ten years he'd be in charge of the whole company?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The hurricane is predicted to reach the coast tomorrow morning.",
          "[ + question word ] No one can predict when the disease will strike again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prediction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a statement about what you think will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Please don't ask me to make any predictions about tomorrow's meeting.",
          "[ + that ] No one believed her prediction that the world would end on 12 November."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement about what you think will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "make a prediction Analysts are busy making predictions about what we can expect in the next budget.",
          "prediction that This fall has confirmed our prediction that confidence would soften in the wake of interest rate rises.",
          "prediction of sth Output will grow by only 2.2% this year, well down on last October's prediction of 3.6%.",
          "prediction for sth His prediction for the economy in 2003, which many thought over-optimistic, turned out to be spot-on."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "predictions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a statement about what you think will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Please don't ask me to make any predictions about tomorrow's meeting.",
          "[ + that ] No one believed her prediction that the world would end on 12 November."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement about what you think will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "make a prediction Analysts are busy making predictions about what we can expect in the next budget.",
          "prediction that This fall has confirmed our prediction that confidence would soften in the wake of interest rate rises.",
          "prediction of sth Output will grow by only 2.2% this year, well down on last October's prediction of 3.6%.",
          "prediction for sth His prediction for the economy in 2003, which many thought over-optimistic, turned out to be spot-on."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "predictive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the ability to predict:",
        "examples": [
          "The test has a predictive accuracy of 95%.",
          "The predictive value of this new method of analysis has still to be proven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a computer system that predicts what is wanted or needed:",
        "examples": [
          "Predictive word processors are useful for those who have trouble with typing or spelling.",
          "Predictive cruise control uses GPS technology to determine the exact position of the vehicle and to know which driving conditions have to be taken into account."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "predisposed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be more likely than other people to have a medical condition or to behave in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Researchers have discovered that the children of these patients are genetically predisposed to cancer.",
          "The president is predisposed towards negotiation and favours a peaceful way of resolving the crisis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "predominantly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mostly or mainly:",
        "examples": [
          "a predominantly Muslim community",
          "She is predominantly a dancer, but she also sings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preeminent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "more important or powerful than all others:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the preeminent scientist of his day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preemptive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is pre-emptive, it is done before other people can act, especially to prevent them from doing something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The Treasury has decided to raise interest rates as a pre-emptive measure against inflation.",
          "The prime minister authorized a pre-emptive air strike against the rebels.",
          "We strongly oppose this misguided preemptive war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done before someone else can act, especially to prevent them doing what they had planned:",
        "examples": [
          "pre-emptive action/measure/move The Treasury decided to raise interest rates as a pre-emptive measure against inflation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preexisting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing before something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug should be used with caution in patients with pre-existing cardiac disease."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prefect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in some countries) a very important official in the government or the police:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been appointed Prefect of Bologna."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some British and Australian schools) an older student who is given some authority and helps to control the younger students",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "prefecture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a political region or local government area in some countries, for example Japan, France, and Italy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "prefer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to like, choose, or want one thing rather than another:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you prefer hot or cold weather?",
          "I prefer red wine to white.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] He prefers watching football to playing it.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'd prefer not to discuss this issue.",
          "formal I'd prefer you not to smoke (= I would like it better if you did not smoke), please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accuse someone officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The police have decided not to prefer charges against them because of insufficient evidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose or want one thing rather than another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We have tea and coffee, but perhaps you’d prefer a cold drink.",
          "[ T ] He prefers watching baseball to playing it.",
          "[ + that clause ] She prefers that we meet at the station.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Would you prefer to leave?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preferable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "better or more suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "Surely a diplomatic solution is preferable to war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "better or more desirable:",
        "examples": [
          "We could take a later flight if it would be preferable.",
          "Surely a diplomatic solution is preferable to war."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preferably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "if possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Water the plants twice a week, preferably in the morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preference": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that you like something or someone more than another thing or person:",
        "examples": [
          "Her preference is for comfortable rather than stylish clothes.",
          "preference for I have a preference for sweet food over spicy.",
          "personal preference Choosing furniture is largely a matter of personal preference.",
          "sexual preference It would be wrong to discriminate against a candidate because of their sexual preference (= the sex of the people they are sexually attracted to)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage that is given to a person or a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "preference to We give preference to those who have worked with us for a long time.",
          "Special preferences were offered initially to encourage investment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you choose one thing in preference to another thing, you choose it because you like or want it more than the other thing:",
        "examples": [
          "He studied chemistry in preference to physics at university."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A preference is also an advantage given to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The city gives preference to job applicants who live there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of liking or wanting one thing more than another:",
        "examples": [
          "preference for sth These investors had a preference for securities rather than bank deposits.",
          "More flexibility will enable managers to redesign their floors quickly according to customer preferences.",
          "Buying a car is a matter of personal preference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage or better treatment that is given to a person or a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "give preference to sb/sth This small-business program gives preference to minority- and women-owned companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a company's shares that have the right to fixed dividends (= payments from profits) before the dividends on its ordinary shares are calculated and paid in a particular period, or in periods when dividends on these shares are not paid at all:",
        "examples": [
          "Nokia is to increase its capital with about $100 million of new preference stock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preferences": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that you like something or someone more than another thing or person:",
        "examples": [
          "Her preference is for comfortable rather than stylish clothes.",
          "preference for I have a preference for sweet food over spicy.",
          "personal preference Choosing furniture is largely a matter of personal preference.",
          "sexual preference It would be wrong to discriminate against a candidate because of their sexual preference (= the sex of the people they are sexually attracted to)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage that is given to a person or a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "preference to We give preference to those who have worked with us for a long time.",
          "Special preferences were offered initially to encourage investment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you choose one thing in preference to another thing, you choose it because you like or want it more than the other thing:",
        "examples": [
          "He studied chemistry in preference to physics at university."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A preference is also an advantage given to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The city gives preference to job applicants who live there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of liking or wanting one thing more than another:",
        "examples": [
          "preference for sth These investors had a preference for securities rather than bank deposits.",
          "More flexibility will enable managers to redesign their floors quickly according to customer preferences.",
          "Buying a car is a matter of personal preference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage or better treatment that is given to a person or a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "give preference to sb/sth This small-business program gives preference to minority- and women-owned companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a company's shares that have the right to fixed dividends (= payments from profits) before the dividends on its ordinary shares are calculated and paid in a particular period, or in periods when dividends on these shares are not paid at all:",
        "examples": [
          "Nokia is to increase its capital with about $100 million of new preference stock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preferred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "liked or wanted more than anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "The earlier train would be my preferred option."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "liked or wanted more than another:",
        "examples": [
          "If a brand does not offer their preferred size, shape, colour, or price point, they will find another that does.",
          "She said her school removed the company from its list of preferred lenders because of poor loan servicing and student complaints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to people, businesses, etc. to which money is owed that must be paid back by a bankrupt company before it pays others, or to the debt itself:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks to its preferred creditor status, the World Bank can expect to be repaid before any commercial lender.",
          "A quarter of the company's preferred debt is in unpaid taxes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prefers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to like, choose, or want one thing rather than another:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you prefer hot or cold weather?",
          "I prefer red wine to white.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] He prefers watching football to playing it.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'd prefer not to discuss this issue.",
          "formal I'd prefer you not to smoke (= I would like it better if you did not smoke), please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accuse someone officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The police have decided not to prefer charges against them because of insufficient evidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose or want one thing rather than another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We have tea and coffee, but perhaps you’d prefer a cold drink.",
          "[ T ] He prefers watching baseball to playing it.",
          "[ + that clause ] She prefers that we meet at the station.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Would you prefer to leave?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prefix": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word to make a new word:",
        "examples": [
          "In the word \"unimportant\", \"un-\" is a prefix.",
          "A suffix is added at the end of a word, and a prefix is added to the beginning.",
          "\"Eco-\" is a prefix used to mean 'relating to the environment'"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word added to the beginning of a name, for example of a company or an event:",
        "examples": [
          "The group will use the Marston's prefix on all three of its trading divisions and will put the name on all pub signs.",
          "The festival adopted the Hydro prefix in reference to its partnership with Scottish Hydro Electric, a renewable energy company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number added to the beginning of a phone number, either used when calling someone outside your town or country or as a way of making the caller pay for or not pay for the call :",
        "examples": [
          "From the UK, add the prefix 00 33 1 to phone numbers.",
          "Every phone number in town begins with the same three-digit prefix: 445.",
          "Many people trying to call numbers with 0345, 0845 or 0800 prefixes were unable to get through for several hours"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of numbers, letters, or symbols added to the beginning of an internet address or piece of computer code :",
        "examples": [
          "Not all Web server names use the www prefix.",
          "Often, the prefix that you use to install the software affects the contents of the files that actually get installed.",
          "Each VPN needs its own set of prefixes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase that is often said before something, for example to describe it:",
        "examples": [
          "The term “beleaguered” seems to be permanently attached as a prefix to the company’s name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add a letter or group of letters to the beginning of a word to make a new word:",
        "examples": [
          "prefixed with Many German participles are prefixed with ge- .",
          "prefixed to This word is usually prefixed to an adjective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add a number to the beginning of a phone number, especially when calling someone outside your town or country:",
        "examples": [
          "prefix sth with sth To phone countries outside the US, you prefix the country code with 011.",
          "prefix sth to sth The subscriber can dial trunk calls direct by prefixing the STD number to the number they wish to call.",
          "prefixed by Numbers prefixed by 020 are all toll-free."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add a group numbers, letters, or symbols to the beginning of an internet address or piece of computer code:",
        "examples": [
          "prefixed with Wherever such XML elements appear, they are prefixed with the letters DAV.",
          "Usually drivers are prefixed with V (for version)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a word) to come before or at the beginning of a name:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Wheal\", the Cornish word for workplace, prefixes the names of all the county's mines.",
          "The fact that a brand name now prefixes the location shows that it is owned by a very specific corporate body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say a word before the name of someone or something, for example to describe them or it:",
        "examples": [
          "prefixed by At that time, artists were often prefixed by the word \"struggling\".",
          "The town is usually prefixed by the word \"sleepy\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add something before another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "prefix sth to sth I prefixed my preface to the translation.",
          "prefixed by Each document is prefixed by a helpful few lines of context."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change the meaning or make a new word:",
        "examples": [
          "In the words \"unknown\" and \"unusual,\" \"un-\" is a prefix meaning \"not.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pregnancies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being pregnant:",
        "examples": [
          "Most women feel sick in the mornings during their first months of pregnancy.",
          "My first pregnancy was very straightforward - there were no complications."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pregnancy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being pregnant:",
        "examples": [
          "Most women feel sick in the mornings during their first months of pregnancy.",
          "My first pregnancy was very straightforward - there were no complications."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pregnant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a woman and some female animals) having a baby or babies developing inside the womb:",
        "examples": [
          "She's five and a half months pregnant.",
          "become pregnant My mother stopped smoking when she became pregnant.",
          "get someone pregnant He denied rumours that he'd got (= made) his bandmate pregnant.",
          "pregnant with My sister is pregnant with twins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "filled with meaning or importance that has not yet been expressed or understood:",
        "examples": [
          "pregnant pause There followed a pregnant pause in which both knew what the other was thinking but neither knew what to say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of female mammals) having young developing in the uterus:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s seven months pregnant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "filled with meaning that has not been expressed:",
        "examples": [
          "There followed a pregnant pause in which each knew what the other was thinking but neither knew what to say."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prehistoric": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "describing the period before there were written records:",
        "examples": [
          "prehistoric man/humans/animals",
          "Painting originated in prehistoric times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very old-fashioned:",
        "examples": [
          "He has prehistoric views about women who have careers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening in the period of human history before there were written records:",
        "examples": [
          "Painting originated in prehistoric times with murals drawn on cave walls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prejudice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "racial prejudice Laws against racial prejudice must be strictly enforced.",
          "[ + that ] The campaign aims to dispel the prejudice that AIDS is confined to the homosexual community.",
          "prejudice against He claims that prejudice against homosexuals would cease overnight if all the gay stars in the country were honest about their sexuality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a decision or action is made without prejudice to a right or claim, it is made without having an effect on that right or claim:",
        "examples": [
          "My client accepts the formal apology without prejudice to any further legal action she may decide to take."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone or something that prejudices you influences you unfairly so that you form an unreasonable opinion about something:",
        "examples": [
          "prejudice someone against someone/something His comments may have prejudiced the voters against her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something or someone that prejudices something else has a harmful influence on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The fact that you were late all this week may prejudice your chances of getting a promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling formed without enough thought or knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] racial prejudice",
          "[ C ] The experience merely confirmed all his prejudices about living in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to unfairly influence a person or matter so that an unreasonable opinion or decision results:",
        "examples": [
          "Both sides pledged not to do anything to prejudice the final outcome."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unreasonable opinion, especially about a particular group of people, that is formed without thought or knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "prejudice against sb/sth The prejudice against hiring someone 50 or older is unsound, because of the value, wisdom, and experience older people bring to the workforce.",
          "racial/religious prejudice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a decision or action is made with prejudice to a right, you have lost that right:",
        "examples": [
          "The government agreed to dismiss the criminal charges with prejudice, meaning that they cannot be refiled.",
          "with prejudice to sth The case shall be dismissed with prejudice to the refiling of the same or similar cause of action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a decision or action is made without prejudice to a right, you continue to have that right:",
        "examples": [
          "Three days later, she asked for a dismissal without prejudice, meaning that she can re-file at any time.",
          "without prejudice to sth The original contract of sale is rescinded, but without prejudice to any claim that the seller may have for damages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to unfairly influence someone or something, so that an unreasonable opinion or decision is the result:",
        "examples": [
          "prejudice sb against sb/sth His comments may have prejudiced the voters against her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a harmful influence on something:",
        "examples": [
          "The absence of expert testimony prejudiced her defense."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prejudiced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing an unreasonable dislike for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The campaign is designed to make people less prejudiced about AIDS.",
          "The media has been accused of presenting a prejudiced view of people with disabilities.",
          "Some companies are prejudiced against taking on employees who are over the age of 40."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "influenced by personal opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought the speaker’s presentation sounded prejudiced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preliminary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "coming before a more important action or event, especially introducing or preparing for it:",
        "examples": [
          "Preliminary results show that the vaccine is effective, but this has to be confirmed by further medical trials.",
          "We've decided to change the design based on our preliminary findings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event or action that introduces or prepares for something else:",
        "examples": [
          "After a few polite preliminaries (= introductions), we stated our main ideas and intentions.",
          "The French team finished first in the competition preliminaries (= the first part of the competition)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming before a more important action or event, esp. introducing or preparing for it:",
        "examples": [
          "preliminary talks",
          "a preliminary investigation",
          "The preliminary rounds of negotiation went well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming before or done to prepare for a main or more important action, event, etc:",
        "examples": [
          "preliminary data/numbers/statistics The preliminary numbers indicate that all classes of creditors have accepted the plan.",
          "A final report showed inflation rising 2.4%, up from a preliminary estimate of 2.3%.",
          "He emphasized that the commissioner's decision is only preliminary.",
          "The National Transportation Safety Board, in a preliminary report, did not say what may have caused the crash.",
          "The case was dismissed because prosecutors were not ready for the preliminary hearing.",
          "preliminary agreement/approval/decision The commission has given preliminary approval to another 27 projects totaling $3.1 billion.",
          "a preliminary inquiry/investigation At present a preliminary investigation is under way.",
          "preliminary discussions/meetings/talks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event or action that prepares for or introduces something:",
        "examples": [
          "After the greetings and other preliminaries, the meeting got down to serious business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prelude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that comes before a more important event or action that introduces or prepares for it:",
        "examples": [
          "The changes are seen as a prelude to wide-ranging reforms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of music that introduces the main work",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short independent piece of music written especially for the piano",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that comes before a more important event or action and introduces or prepares for it:",
        "examples": [
          "The dinner was only a prelude to a much larger meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music that introduces a longer piece of music, or a short piece of music written esp. for the piano",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "premature": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or done too soon, especially before the natural or suitable time:",
        "examples": [
          "premature birth/death",
          "premature baby The money raised for the hospital will go towards heart monitoring equipment for premature babies.",
          "Their criticisms seem premature considering that the results aren't yet known."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or done too soon, esp. before the natural or desired time:",
        "examples": [
          "a premature death at age 50",
          "A spokesman said it was premature to comment on the negotiations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prematurely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that happens or is done too soon, especially before the natural or suitable time:",
        "examples": [
          "Their baby was born prematurely and weighed only one kilogram.",
          "His stressful job made him go prematurely grey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too soon:",
        "examples": [
          "Twins often are born prematurely.",
          "Tony is getting prematurely gray (= his hair is becoming gray)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "premeditated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a crime or something unpleasant) done after being thought about or carefully planned:",
        "examples": [
          "premeditated murder",
          "a premeditated attack",
          "The assault was premeditated and particularly brutal.",
          "In relation to the premeditative nature of the crime, he denied everything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thought of or planned before being done:",
        "examples": [
          "The police believe the crime was premeditated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "premier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "best or most important:",
        "examples": [
          "He's one of the nation's premier scientists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially used in news reports) the leader of the government of a country, or of a large part of a country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "best or most important:",
        "examples": [
          "He was widely regarded as one of the world’s premier authorities on heart disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the leader of the government of some countries, or the leader of the government of a part of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "the premier of Ontario"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "best or most important:",
        "examples": [
          "Marketing Glasgow as a premier business location involved a major advertising campaign.",
          "Malaysia is the premier shopping destination in South-East Asia.",
          "She is a portfolio manager at one of Edinburgh's premier investment houses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "premiere": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the first public performance of a play or any other type of entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "The world premiere of the opera will be at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a show, film, etc. premieres or if it is premiered, the first public performance or showing takes place:",
        "examples": [
          "The play was premiered in New York.",
          "The film will premiere this weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first public showing of a play, opera, movie, television program, or other entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "The season premieres of two of my favorite TV shows are on Wednesday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "premieres": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the first public performance of a play or any other type of entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "The world premiere of the opera will be at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a show, film, etc. premieres or if it is premiered, the first public performance or showing takes place:",
        "examples": [
          "The play was premiered in New York.",
          "The film will premiere this weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first public showing of a play, opera, movie, television program, or other entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "The season premieres of two of my favorite TV shows are on Wednesday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "premise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an idea or theory on which a statement or action is based:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] They had started with the premise that all men are created equal.",
          "The research project is based on the premise stated earlier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to base a theory, argument, etc. on an idea, thought, or belief:",
        "examples": [
          "He premised his argument on several incorrect assumptions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea or theory on which a statement or action is based:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] We don’t accept the premise that cutting taxes will necessarily lead to increased economic productivity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "premises": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the land and buildings owned by someone, especially by a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is relocating to new premises.",
          "There is no smoking allowed anywhere on school premises.",
          "The ice cream is made on the premises (= in the building where it is sold).",
          "The security guards escorted the protesters off (= away from) the premises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a house or other building and the land on which it is built:",
        "examples": [
          "The bread sold here is baked on the premises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the buildings and land owned or used by someone, especially by a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Training is mainly delivered at the employer's premises.",
          "off/on the premises Everything is made right here on the premises.",
          "The new premises, staffed by a team of five, will aim to boost sales in the Chinese and Asian markets.",
          "business/commercial/company premises"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "premium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount that is more than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "We're willing to pay a premium for the best location.",
          "Because of their location, these offices attract a premium.",
          "The modified cars are available at a premium of five percent over the original price.",
          "The busy shopper puts a premium on (= appreciates and will pay more for) finding everything in one big store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money paid to get insurance:",
        "examples": [
          "Car insurance premiums have increased this year.",
          "The premiums for healthcare plans are high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest quality fuel that can be used in cars",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something that is of higher than usual quality:",
        "examples": [
          "premium ice cream",
          "The building is on a premium site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money paid at regular times to insure (= protect against risk) your health or life, or your home or possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "That could mean higher Medicare premiums for retirees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something extra given or an extra amount charged:",
        "examples": [
          "You get a lipstick as a premium with the purchase of this makeup.",
          "Our customers are willing to pay a premium for a superior product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you get something at a premium, you pay a high price for it, esp. because it is not easily available:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s possible to get a large apartment, but only at a premium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A premium is also a great amount of importance:",
        "examples": [
          "The admissions office places a premium on a student’s character in the selection process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of higher than usual quality or value:",
        "examples": [
          "premium gasoline"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is more than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "We're willing to pay a premium for the best location.",
          "attract/command a premium BMW, Mercedes, Volvo, and even Volkswagen have usually commanded a premium because they are seen as stylish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a high price or a higher price than might be expected:",
        "examples": [
          "We made 2.20 a share this year, and are trading at a premium on the S&P 500.",
          "at a premium to sth Investors had bid up the bank's shares in recent weeks, because they thought a bigger bank might buy the company at a premium to the current stock price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider something to be very important or valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "The busy shopper puts a premium on finding everything in one big store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of very high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The premium package also provides higher screen resolution.",
          "All high street banks offer some sort of \"premium banking service\" to wealthier customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very high, or higher than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "Experts advise businesses to switch to producing quality goods, which will be desirable to customers even at a premium price."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "premonition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling that something, especially something unpleasant, is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] He had a premonition that his plane would crash, so he took the train.",
          "She had a sudden premonition of what the future might bring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling that something, esp. something unpleasant, is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "a premonition of danger"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prenatal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the medical care given to pregnant women before their babies are born:",
        "examples": [
          "prenatal care/classes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or existing before birth:",
        "examples": [
          "prenatal care"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preoccupation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an idea or subject that someone thinks about most of the time:",
        "examples": [
          "My main preoccupation now is trying to keep life normal for the sake of my two boys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being worried about or thinking about something most of the time:",
        "examples": [
          "Lately, his preoccupation with football had caused his marks at school to slip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thing you think about most:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] His preoccupation with sports is affecting his grades."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preoccupied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thinking or worrying about something too much:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been very preoccupied recently because her mother has been very ill.",
          "Why is the media so preoccupied with the love lives of politicians?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the actions involved in preparing something, especially food, or the time taken to prepare it:",
        "examples": [
          "One sink is for general food prep, and the other is for washing-up.",
          "Prep: 10 mins; cook: 15 mins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the actions involved in preparing yourself or someone else to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "After all the prep, all the time deciding which dress to wear, and all the energy devoted to attending the party, she stayed for just 15 minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a race in which a horse competes before a more important race, as part of its preparation:",
        "examples": [
          "Although a prep, the race draws serious racehorses.",
          "He won his prep race in record time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "school work that students, especially students at private schools, do at home or not during school time:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have much prep tonight?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare yourself or someone else to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "prep for She said she was prepping for her new movie.",
          "be prepped for Are your staff fully prepped for managing the new system?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare something:",
        "examples": [
          "Prepping your vegetables for a whole week in advance is a great way to save time and energy in the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare someone for a medical operation:",
        "examples": [
          "Recently, doctors in the UK found 27 contact lenses in a patient's eye while she was being prepped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for pre-exposure prophylaxis: the use of drug treatments to prevent a disease, especially HIV/AIDS, in people who do not have the disease",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare:",
        "examples": [
          "The president’s advisers are busy prepping him for the debate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "medical To prep is also to get a person in a hospital ready for an operation.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "prepaid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "paid for earlier:",
        "examples": [
          "Admission tickets are $20 prepaid, $25 at the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a product or service is prepaid, it has already been paid for:",
        "examples": [
          "Each advertisement runs six times and is $350 prepaid.",
          "Use a prepaid phone card if you're someone who rarely makes long-distance calls.",
          "A prepaid plan includes taxes, fees, and surcharges as well as minutes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preparation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the things that you do or the time that you spend preparing for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher didn't seem to have done much preparation for the class.",
          "The team blamed injuries and lack of preparation for their loss.",
          "Yasmin assisted in the preparation of this article."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "plans or arrangements that you make to prepare for something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] We are making preparations to fly Mr Goodall to the nearest hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of substances, often for use as a medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "a preparation for nappy rash"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being ready for something that will happen, or an action taken to become ready:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The teacher said my preparation for the exam was inadequate.",
          "[ C ] By the next morning our preparations for the storm were complete.",
          "[ U ] A platform had been set up in preparation for the ceremony."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preparations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plans or arrangements that you make to prepare for something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] We are making preparations to fly Mr Goodall to the nearest hospital.",
          "preparations for Preparations for the opening ceremony are well under way."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prepare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make or get something or someone ready for something that will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you prepared for your interview?",
          "She'll prepare the food ahead of time and freeze it.",
          "This course prepares students for middle and senior managerial positions.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] Are the players mentally and physically prepared to play a tough game?",
          "The meal took two hours to prepare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to expect that something will happen and to be ready for it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It almost seems as if she is preparing to die.",
          "You need to prepare yourself for a long wait."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or get something or someone ready for something that will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Keane is preparing a film version of the play.",
          "[ I ] The Southeast prepared for the worst as the hurricane turned toward the Atlantic coast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prepared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "ready to deal with a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "When she called on me, I wasn't prepared.",
          "They were prepared for the worst."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made earlier:",
        "examples": [
          "The spokesperson read a prepared statement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be willing, or happy to agree to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you be prepared to help me get things ready for the party?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preparedness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being prepared for a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "preparedness for The army is in a state of preparedness for war."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prepares": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make or get something or someone ready for something that will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you prepared for your interview?",
          "She'll prepare the food ahead of time and freeze it.",
          "This course prepares students for middle and senior managerial positions.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] Are the players mentally and physically prepared to play a tough game?",
          "The meal took two hours to prepare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to expect that something will happen and to be ready for it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It almost seems as if she is preparing to die.",
          "You need to prepare yourself for a long wait."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or get something or someone ready for something that will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Keane is preparing a film version of the play.",
          "[ I ] The Southeast prepared for the worst as the hurricane turned toward the Atlantic coast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preparing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or get something or someone ready for something that will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you prepared for your interview?",
          "She'll prepare the food ahead of time and freeze it.",
          "This course prepares students for middle and senior managerial positions.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] Are the players mentally and physically prepared to play a tough game?",
          "The meal took two hours to prepare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to expect that something will happen and to be ready for it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It almost seems as if she is preparing to die.",
          "You need to prepare yourself for a long wait."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preposterous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very silly or stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "The very idea is preposterous!",
          "a preposterous suggestion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely unreasonable and ridiculous; not to be believed:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a preposterous idea, and no one took it seriously."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prepubescent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the period before children start to develop adult sexual characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "prepubescent girls/boys/children"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prerecorded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record something, especially music or speech, in order to use it at a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "Is this a live broadcast, or was it prerecorded?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prerequisite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Passing a written test is a prerequisite for taking the advanced course.",
          "Public support is a prerequisite for/to the success of this project.",
          "They had to agree to certain conditions as a prerequisite of being lent the money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Introductory physics is a prerequisite for any of the advanced courses in physics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prerogative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that certain people are able or allowed to do or have, but is not possible or allowed for everyone:",
        "examples": [
          "Alex makes all the big decisions - that's his prerogative as company director.",
          "Skiing used to be the prerogative of the rich, but now a far wider range of people do it.",
          "the Royal Prerogative (= the special rights of the ruling king or queen)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special advantage that allows some people the freedom to do or have something that is not possible or allowed for everyone:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s the president’s prerogative to nominate judges who share his political philosophy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "presbyterian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating or belonging to a Christian group that has members especially in Scotland and the US",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who follows the ideas and teachings of the Presbyterian Christian group:",
        "examples": [
          "He grew up as a Presbyterian in a small farming town in Tennessee.",
          "He is a free Presbyterian who will not work on Sundays or give interviews to Sunday newspapers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a Christian religious group that is one of the Protestant churches",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the Presbyterian religious group or its members:",
        "examples": [
          "a Presbyterian church",
          "a Presbyterian minister"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preschool": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to children who are between about three and five years old and have not yet gone to school, and their activities:",
        "examples": [
          "a preschool playgroup",
          "preschool children/toys"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a school for children who are younger than five years old",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a school for children who are between about three and five years old",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "prescribe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a doctor) to say what medical treatment someone should have:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug is often prescribed for ulcers.",
          "[ + two objects ] I've been prescribed painkillers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone what they must have or do, or to make a rule of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Penalties for not paying taxes are prescribed by law.",
          "[ + that ] The law prescribes that all children must go to school.",
          "[ + question word ] Grammatical rules prescribe how words may be used together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order treatment for someone, or to say what someone should do or use to treat an illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "Many doctors prescribe aspirin to forestall second heart attacks.",
          "My doctor prescribed rest and gave me a painkiller for my knee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone what he or she must have or do, or to give as a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "A secretary of education cannot and should not prescribe the curriculum of the nation’s colleges."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prescribed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "set by a rule or order:",
        "examples": [
          "The product will have to meet internationally prescribed (= demanded) standards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "decided by a doctor as treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "The patient was taking a widely prescribed sedative."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prescribing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a doctor) to say what medical treatment someone should have:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug is often prescribed for ulcers.",
          "[ + two objects ] I've been prescribed painkillers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone what they must have or do, or to make a rule of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Penalties for not paying taxes are prescribed by law.",
          "[ + that ] The law prescribes that all children must go to school.",
          "[ + question word ] Grammatical rules prescribe how words may be used together."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prescription": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper on which a doctor writes the details of the medicine or drugs that someone needs:",
        "examples": [
          "a doctor's prescription",
          "a prescription for sedatives",
          "The doctor should give you a repeat prescription (= another piece of paper allowing more of the same medicine to be given, often without the person seeing the doctor again).",
          "These drugs are only available on prescription (= with a prescription from a doctor).",
          "Prescription charges (= the standard amount of money you pay for any medicine prescribed by a doctor) are rising in June."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of telling someone else what they must have or do:",
        "examples": [
          "So what is his prescription for success?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor’s written direction for the medicine that someone needs and how it is to be used, or the medicine itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor gave me prescriptions for antibiotics and cough syrup.",
          "The drugstore called to say your prescription is ready to be picked up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rules or a situation that will have a particular effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The company’s reorganization could be a prescription for disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor's written instruction for the medicine that someone needs and for how it should be used:",
        "examples": [
          "These drugs are only available on prescription.",
          "The doctor wrote him a prescription for two tablets, 100 mg each for a total of 200 mg a day.",
          "prescription medications/medicines/pharmaceuticals"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prescriptions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper on which a doctor writes the details of the medicine or drugs that someone needs:",
        "examples": [
          "a doctor's prescription",
          "a prescription for sedatives",
          "The doctor should give you a repeat prescription (= another piece of paper allowing more of the same medicine to be given, often without the person seeing the doctor again).",
          "These drugs are only available on prescription (= with a prescription from a doctor).",
          "Prescription charges (= the standard amount of money you pay for any medicine prescribed by a doctor) are rising in June."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of telling someone else what they must have or do:",
        "examples": [
          "So what is his prescription for success?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor’s written direction for the medicine that someone needs and how it is to be used, or the medicine itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor gave me prescriptions for antibiotics and cough syrup.",
          "The drugstore called to say your prescription is ready to be picked up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rules or a situation that will have a particular effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The company’s reorganization could be a prescription for disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor's written instruction for the medicine that someone needs and for how it should be used:",
        "examples": [
          "These drugs are only available on prescription.",
          "The doctor wrote him a prescription for two tablets, 100 mg each for a total of 200 mg a day.",
          "prescription medications/medicines/pharmaceuticals"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "presence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that someone or something is in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "She was overawed by the presence of so many people.",
          "The presence of pollen in the atmosphere causes hay fever in some people.",
          "He's usually quite polite in my presence.",
          "The document was signed in the presence of two witnesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling that someone is still in a place although they are not there or are dead:",
        "examples": [
          "His daughter's presence seemed to fill her empty bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of police or soldiers who are watching or controlling a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The United Nations has maintained a presence in the region for some time.",
          "There was a strong police presence at the demonstration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality that makes people notice or admire you, even when you are not speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "stage presence",
          "He stood there in the corner of the room, a dark, brooding (= worrying) presence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Presence is also a person’s ability to make his or her character known to others:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He writes better, he reports better, and his presence on camera is better."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a country or organization has a presence somewhere, some of its members are there.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "present": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you are given, without asking for it, on a special occasion, especially to show friendship, or to say thank you:",
        "examples": [
          "a birthday/Christmas/wedding present",
          "They gave me theatre tickets as a present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time that is happening now, not the past or the future:",
        "examples": [
          "That's all for the present.",
          "in the present The play is set in the present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the form of the verb that is used to show what happens or exists now:",
        "examples": [
          "in the present The verb in this sentence is in the present.",
          "His English is basic, and he always speaks in the present.",
          "It is interesting that she uses the present, not the past, when talking about her relationship with Brad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "now:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Are you busy?\" \"Not at present.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole family was present.",
          "There were no children present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or existing now:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't have her present address.",
          "Please state your present occupation and salary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give, provide, or make something known:",
        "examples": [
          "be presented with The winners were presented with medals.",
          "present someone with a problem The letter presented the family with a problem that would be difficult to solve.",
          "present someone with something The documentary presented us with a balanced view of the issue.",
          "present something to someone He presented the report to his colleagues at the meeting.",
          "The classroom presented a cheerful busy atmosphere to the visitors (= appeared to them to have this).",
          "The school is presenting (= performing) \"West Side Story\" as its end-of-term production."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce a television or radio show:",
        "examples": [
          "She presents the late-night news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce a person:",
        "examples": [
          "May I present Professor Carter?",
          "present someone to someone Later on I'd like to present you to the headteacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive somewhere and introduce yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "He presented himself at the doctor's at 9.30 a.m. as arranged.",
          "You should present yourselves at the front desk at 8 o'clock in the morning.",
          "He presented himself to the Criminal Tribunal in The Hague.",
          "She presented herself at the abbey to begin her life as a nun.",
          "I presented myself to the supervisor, eager to begin work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something presents itself, it happens:",
        "examples": [
          "An opportunity suddenly presented itself.",
          "When a challenge to his authority presented itself, he dealt with it firmly.",
          "She opted for cash over comfort whenever the choice presented itself.",
          "I would be open to taking up a directorship should the right opportunity present itself.",
          "After a couple of successful years, a new hurdle presented itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or describe someone or something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "present someone/something as something EU leaders presented the agreement as a victory for all.",
          "He presented himself as someone who knows his rights.",
          "Make sure you present your complaint in a way that sounds constructive, not critical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see a doctor, etc. when showing particular signs of an illness or medical condition :",
        "examples": [
          "present with Children presenting with acute respiratory infections were referred for a chest X-ray.",
          "present with When patients present with chest pain, clinical examination and patient history are fundamental to determine the probable cause of pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an illness) to show itself in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Medical conditions might present differently during pregnancy.",
          "present as Bone cancer generally presents as pain in the area of the tumour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is given without being asked for, esp. on a special occasion or to say thank you; a gift:",
        "examples": [
          "a birthday/wedding/graduation present",
          "Did you wrap the present?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "this period of time, not the past or the future; now:",
        "examples": [
          "The story moves back and forth between the past and the present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in grammar) having the tense of a verb used to describe actions, events, or states that are happening or existing at this time:",
        "examples": [
          "Her book is written entirely in the present tense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the tense of a verb used to describe actions, events, or states that are happening or existing at this time:",
        "examples": [
          "Her book is written entirely in the present tense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor was present during the entire meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give, show, provide, or make known:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor presented five firefighters with medals for saving people’s lives.",
          "Two clubs in the neighborhood present jazz on Thursdays.",
          "Dr. Gottlieb will present her research in a series of lectures this spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you present yourself, you go to someone or make yourself known to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Paul Groncki presented himself to the receptionist on the 41st floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something presents itself, it happens or takes place:",
        "examples": [
          "An opportunity suddenly presented itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something:",
        "examples": [
          "Falling tax revenues present a problem for the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce a person:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m pleased to present my son, Charles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer your thoughts, ideas, plans, etc., to others for them to consider:",
        "examples": [
          "He will present a detailed explanation of the new sales campaign at the next meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a bill, cheque, document, etc., to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Today a store scans your goods, and you simply present your credit card and sign your name.",
          "present sb with sth Organizers presented her with a check for $25,000.",
          "present sth to sb We presented our passports to the customs officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone or something presents a problem, opportunity, etc., they create it:",
        "examples": [
          "The shake-out in bank shares may well have presented an opportunity for bargain hunters.",
          "be presented with sth He was presented with a tough choice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "presentable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "looking suitable or good enough, especially in the way you are dressed:",
        "examples": [
          "Giulio was looking quite presentable in a suit and tie.",
          "I need to have a wash and make myself presentable for our guests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "looking suitable or good enough, esp. in the way you are dressed:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to look presentable for the interview.",
          "A coat of paint made the house presentable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "presentation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a talk giving information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The speaker gave an interesting presentation on urban transport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when prizes, qualifications, etc. are formally given to those who have won or achieved them:",
        "examples": [
          "The presentation of prizes and certificates will take place in the main hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way something looks when it is shown to other people, or the way someone looks:",
        "examples": [
          "Presentation is important if you want people to buy your products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving or showing something, or the way in which something is given or shown:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a multimedia presentation",
          "[ C ] After the sales presentation, the board had a number of questions.",
          "[ U ] Presentation of the awards takes place at a banquet in June.",
          "[ U ] Both the food and its presentation were excellent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a talk to a group in which information about a new product, plan, etc. is presented:",
        "examples": [
          "give/make/do a presentation I made a presentation to the board, but sadly it was rejected.",
          "They gave a PowerPoint presentation explaining what they hoped to accomplish.",
          "sales/strategy presentation Closing a sale constitutes the objective of any sales presentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which someone or something appears or is shown:",
        "examples": [
          "Presentation is important if you want people to buy your products.",
          "business/corporate/public presentation The most important place to spend money is on business presentation, meaning the quality of your stationery, business cards, brochures, etc."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "presentations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a talk giving information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The speaker gave an interesting presentation on urban transport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when prizes, qualifications, etc. are formally given to those who have won or achieved them:",
        "examples": [
          "The presentation of prizes and certificates will take place in the main hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way something looks when it is shown to other people, or the way someone looks:",
        "examples": [
          "Presentation is important if you want people to buy your products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving or showing something, or the way in which something is given or shown:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a multimedia presentation",
          "[ C ] After the sales presentation, the board had a number of questions.",
          "[ U ] Presentation of the awards takes place at a banquet in June.",
          "[ U ] Both the food and its presentation were excellent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a talk to a group in which information about a new product, plan, etc. is presented:",
        "examples": [
          "give/make/do a presentation I made a presentation to the board, but sadly it was rejected.",
          "They gave a PowerPoint presentation explaining what they hoped to accomplish.",
          "sales/strategy presentation Closing a sale constitutes the objective of any sales presentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which someone or something appears or is shown:",
        "examples": [
          "Presentation is important if you want people to buy your products.",
          "business/corporate/public presentation The most important place to spend money is on business presentation, meaning the quality of your stationery, business cards, brochures, etc."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "presented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give, provide, or make something known:",
        "examples": [
          "be presented with The winners were presented with medals.",
          "present someone with a problem The letter presented the family with a problem that would be difficult to solve.",
          "present someone with something The documentary presented us with a balanced view of the issue.",
          "present something to someone He presented the report to his colleagues at the meeting.",
          "The classroom presented a cheerful busy atmosphere to the visitors (= appeared to them to have this).",
          "The school is presenting (= performing) \"West Side Story\" as its end-of-term production."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce a television or radio show:",
        "examples": [
          "She presents the late-night news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce a person:",
        "examples": [
          "May I present Professor Carter?",
          "present someone to someone Later on I'd like to present you to the headteacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive somewhere and introduce yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "He presented himself at the doctor's at 9.30 a.m. as arranged.",
          "You should present yourselves at the front desk at 8 o'clock in the morning.",
          "He presented himself to the Criminal Tribunal in The Hague.",
          "She presented herself at the abbey to begin her life as a nun.",
          "I presented myself to the supervisor, eager to begin work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something presents itself, it happens:",
        "examples": [
          "An opportunity suddenly presented itself.",
          "When a challenge to his authority presented itself, he dealt with it firmly.",
          "She opted for cash over comfort whenever the choice presented itself.",
          "I would be open to taking up a directorship should the right opportunity present itself.",
          "After a couple of successful years, a new hurdle presented itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or describe someone or something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "present someone/something as something EU leaders presented the agreement as a victory for all.",
          "He presented himself as someone who knows his rights.",
          "Make sure you present your complaint in a way that sounds constructive, not critical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see a doctor, etc. when showing particular signs of an illness or medical condition :",
        "examples": [
          "present with Children presenting with acute respiratory infections were referred for a chest X-ray.",
          "present with When patients present with chest pain, clinical examination and patient history are fundamental to determine the probable cause of pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an illness) to show itself in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Medical conditions might present differently during pregnancy.",
          "present as Bone cancer generally presents as pain in the area of the tumour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "presenter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who introduces a television or radio show:",
        "examples": [
          "a news/sports presenter",
          "children's television presenters"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "presenting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give, provide, or make something known:",
        "examples": [
          "be presented with The winners were presented with medals.",
          "present someone with a problem The letter presented the family with a problem that would be difficult to solve.",
          "present someone with something The documentary presented us with a balanced view of the issue.",
          "present something to someone He presented the report to his colleagues at the meeting.",
          "The classroom presented a cheerful busy atmosphere to the visitors (= appeared to them to have this).",
          "The school is presenting (= performing) \"West Side Story\" as its end-of-term production."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce a television or radio show:",
        "examples": [
          "She presents the late-night news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce a person:",
        "examples": [
          "May I present Professor Carter?",
          "present someone to someone Later on I'd like to present you to the headteacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive somewhere and introduce yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "He presented himself at the doctor's at 9.30 a.m. as arranged.",
          "You should present yourselves at the front desk at 8 o'clock in the morning.",
          "He presented himself to the Criminal Tribunal in The Hague.",
          "She presented herself at the abbey to begin her life as a nun.",
          "I presented myself to the supervisor, eager to begin work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something presents itself, it happens:",
        "examples": [
          "An opportunity suddenly presented itself.",
          "When a challenge to his authority presented itself, he dealt with it firmly.",
          "She opted for cash over comfort whenever the choice presented itself.",
          "I would be open to taking up a directorship should the right opportunity present itself.",
          "After a couple of successful years, a new hurdle presented itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or describe someone or something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "present someone/something as something EU leaders presented the agreement as a victory for all.",
          "He presented himself as someone who knows his rights.",
          "Make sure you present your complaint in a way that sounds constructive, not critical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see a doctor, etc. when showing particular signs of an illness or medical condition :",
        "examples": [
          "present with Children presenting with acute respiratory infections were referred for a chest X-ray.",
          "present with When patients present with chest pain, clinical examination and patient history are fundamental to determine the probable cause of pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an illness) to show itself in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Medical conditions might present differently during pregnancy.",
          "present as Bone cancer generally presents as pain in the area of the tumour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "presently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "now; at the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "Of 200 boats, only 20 are presently operational.",
          "Three sites are presently under consideration for the new hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soon; not at the present time but in the future, after a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "The room was hot and presently her eyes grew heavy and she began to feel sleepy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soon; not at this time but after a short time in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "We will be leaving presently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at this time:",
        "examples": [
          "Three of the ten boats are presently being repaired."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "presents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you are given, without asking for it, on a special occasion, especially to show friendship, or to say thank you:",
        "examples": [
          "a birthday/Christmas/wedding present",
          "They gave me theatre tickets as a present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time that is happening now, not the past or the future:",
        "examples": [
          "That's all for the present.",
          "in the present The play is set in the present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the form of the verb that is used to show what happens or exists now:",
        "examples": [
          "in the present The verb in this sentence is in the present.",
          "His English is basic, and he always speaks in the present.",
          "It is interesting that she uses the present, not the past, when talking about her relationship with Brad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "now:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Are you busy?\" \"Not at present.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole family was present.",
          "There were no children present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or existing now:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't have her present address.",
          "Please state your present occupation and salary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give, provide, or make something known:",
        "examples": [
          "be presented with The winners were presented with medals.",
          "present someone with a problem The letter presented the family with a problem that would be difficult to solve.",
          "present someone with something The documentary presented us with a balanced view of the issue.",
          "present something to someone He presented the report to his colleagues at the meeting.",
          "The classroom presented a cheerful busy atmosphere to the visitors (= appeared to them to have this).",
          "The school is presenting (= performing) \"West Side Story\" as its end-of-term production."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce a television or radio show:",
        "examples": [
          "She presents the late-night news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce a person:",
        "examples": [
          "May I present Professor Carter?",
          "present someone to someone Later on I'd like to present you to the headteacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive somewhere and introduce yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "He presented himself at the doctor's at 9.30 a.m. as arranged.",
          "You should present yourselves at the front desk at 8 o'clock in the morning.",
          "He presented himself to the Criminal Tribunal in The Hague.",
          "She presented herself at the abbey to begin her life as a nun.",
          "I presented myself to the supervisor, eager to begin work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something presents itself, it happens:",
        "examples": [
          "An opportunity suddenly presented itself.",
          "When a challenge to his authority presented itself, he dealt with it firmly.",
          "She opted for cash over comfort whenever the choice presented itself.",
          "I would be open to taking up a directorship should the right opportunity present itself.",
          "After a couple of successful years, a new hurdle presented itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or describe someone or something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "present someone/something as something EU leaders presented the agreement as a victory for all.",
          "He presented himself as someone who knows his rights.",
          "Make sure you present your complaint in a way that sounds constructive, not critical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see a doctor, etc. when showing particular signs of an illness or medical condition :",
        "examples": [
          "present with Children presenting with acute respiratory infections were referred for a chest X-ray.",
          "present with When patients present with chest pain, clinical examination and patient history are fundamental to determine the probable cause of pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an illness) to show itself in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Medical conditions might present differently during pregnancy.",
          "present as Bone cancer generally presents as pain in the area of the tumour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is given without being asked for, esp. on a special occasion or to say thank you; a gift:",
        "examples": [
          "a birthday/wedding/graduation present",
          "Did you wrap the present?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "this period of time, not the past or the future; now:",
        "examples": [
          "The story moves back and forth between the past and the present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in grammar) having the tense of a verb used to describe actions, events, or states that are happening or existing at this time:",
        "examples": [
          "Her book is written entirely in the present tense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the tense of a verb used to describe actions, events, or states that are happening or existing at this time:",
        "examples": [
          "Her book is written entirely in the present tense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor was present during the entire meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give, show, provide, or make known:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor presented five firefighters with medals for saving people’s lives.",
          "Two clubs in the neighborhood present jazz on Thursdays.",
          "Dr. Gottlieb will present her research in a series of lectures this spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you present yourself, you go to someone or make yourself known to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Paul Groncki presented himself to the receptionist on the 41st floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something presents itself, it happens or takes place:",
        "examples": [
          "An opportunity suddenly presented itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something:",
        "examples": [
          "Falling tax revenues present a problem for the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to introduce a person:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m pleased to present my son, Charles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer your thoughts, ideas, plans, etc., to others for them to consider:",
        "examples": [
          "He will present a detailed explanation of the new sales campaign at the next meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a bill, cheque, document, etc., to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Today a store scans your goods, and you simply present your credit card and sign your name.",
          "present sb with sth Organizers presented her with a check for $25,000.",
          "present sth to sb We presented our passports to the customs officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone or something presents a problem, opportunity, etc., they create it:",
        "examples": [
          "The shake-out in bank shares may well have presented an opportunity for bargain hunters.",
          "be presented with sth He was presented with a tough choice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preservation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of keeping something the same or of preventing it from being damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "building preservation",
          "wood preservation",
          "There is great public concern about some of the chemicals used in food preservation.",
          "The church is in a poor state of preservation (= has not been kept in good condition).",
          "The president has said that the government is committed to the preservation (= protection) of the country's national interests.",
          "She belongs to the Association for the Preservation of Civil War Sites"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of keeping something as it is, esp. in order to prevent it from decaying or to protect it from being damaged or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Janet is very interested in historic preservation (= protecting places of historic importance)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preservative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance used to prevent decay in wood:",
        "examples": [
          "a timber/wood preservative",
          "The fence has been treated with preservative."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical used to stop food from decaying:",
        "examples": [
          "This bread is completely free from artificial preservatives.",
          "No added preservatives.",
          "natural preservatives"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that treats food in a particular way so it can be kept for a long time without going bad:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] artificial/natural preservatives"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preserve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "to preserve the environment",
          "We want to preserve the character of the town while improving the facilities.",
          "The agreement preserved our right to limit trade in endangered species.",
          "Putting varnish on wood is a way of preserving it.",
          "I need to get out of the house from time to time just to preserve (= prevent me from losing) my sanity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat food in a particular way so that it can be kept for a long time without going bad:",
        "examples": [
          "preserved fruit",
          "oranges preserved in brandy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a food made from fruit or vegetables boiled with sugar and water until it becomes a firm sauce:",
        "examples": [
          "apricot preserve",
          "jars of preserves"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that only one person or a particular type of person does or is responsible for:",
        "examples": [
          "Owning racehorses is the preserve of the rich.",
          "Sport used to be a male preserve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something as it is, esp. in order to prevent it from decaying or to protect it from being damaged or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee will suggest ways to preserve historically important buildings in the downtown area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To preserve food is to treat it in a particular way so it can be kept for a long time without going bad:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandmother preserved cherries in syrup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that only one person or a particular type of person does or is responsible for:",
        "examples": [
          "The gardening is Jeanne’s special preserve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land kept in its natural state, esp. for hunting and fishing or for raising animals and fish:",
        "examples": [
          "a wildlife preserve"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fruit cooked with sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "apricot preserves"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preserved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "to preserve the environment",
          "We want to preserve the character of the town while improving the facilities.",
          "The agreement preserved our right to limit trade in endangered species.",
          "Putting varnish on wood is a way of preserving it.",
          "I need to get out of the house from time to time just to preserve (= prevent me from losing) my sanity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat food in a particular way so that it can be kept for a long time without going bad:",
        "examples": [
          "preserved fruit",
          "oranges preserved in brandy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preserves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "to preserve the environment",
          "We want to preserve the character of the town while improving the facilities.",
          "The agreement preserved our right to limit trade in endangered species.",
          "Putting varnish on wood is a way of preserving it.",
          "I need to get out of the house from time to time just to preserve (= prevent me from losing) my sanity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat food in a particular way so that it can be kept for a long time without going bad:",
        "examples": [
          "preserved fruit",
          "oranges preserved in brandy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a food made from fruit or vegetables boiled with sugar and water until it becomes a firm sauce:",
        "examples": [
          "apricot preserve",
          "jars of preserves"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that only one person or a particular type of person does or is responsible for:",
        "examples": [
          "Owning racehorses is the preserve of the rich.",
          "Sport used to be a male preserve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something as it is, esp. in order to prevent it from decaying or to protect it from being damaged or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee will suggest ways to preserve historically important buildings in the downtown area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To preserve food is to treat it in a particular way so it can be kept for a long time without going bad:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandmother preserved cherries in syrup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that only one person or a particular type of person does or is responsible for:",
        "examples": [
          "The gardening is Jeanne’s special preserve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land kept in its natural state, esp. for hunting and fishing or for raising animals and fish:",
        "examples": [
          "a wildlife preserve"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fruit cooked with sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "apricot preserves"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preserving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of treating food and storing it in closed containers that air cannot enter so that it can be kept for a long time without going bad :",
        "examples": [
          "Before fridges, preserving was the only way to store fruit.",
          "Pickling refers to the preserving of food by steeping it in a brine of vinegar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preset": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to prepare a machine so it will operate or stop later:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'll preset the oven to come on at 5 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for or agree to something:",
        "examples": [
          "The agenda for the meeting has been preset."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arranged, agreed, or chosen earlier:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a device which switches the lights on at a preset time in the evening.",
          "The stock will be sold at a preset price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to part of a machine that is used to prepare it to operate or stop later:",
        "examples": [
          "Press and hold the numeric preset button."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare a piece of equipment to start or stop operating at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "preset sth to sth I have preset the recorder to start at 3 pm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for something to happen in the future :",
        "examples": [
          "The agenda for the meeting has been preset."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position that can be set using the controls of a piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "The remote can be used to playback or record any of the presets available on each station."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preside": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of a formal meeting, ceremony, or trial:",
        "examples": [
          "Who would be the best person to preside at/over the public enquiry?",
          "Judge Langdale is to preside over the official enquiry into the case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of or to control a meeting or event:",
        "examples": [
          "The vice president will preside at today’s meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of a formal meeting or ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "preside at sth The Chairman shall preside at meetings of the stockholders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "presidency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the job of being president, or the period when someone is a president:",
        "examples": [
          "He has announced that he is running for the presidency.",
          "She won the presidency by a wide margin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of being president, or the length of time during which someone is president:",
        "examples": [
          "the office of the presidency",
          "Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency lasted more than 12 years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "president": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the title given to) the person who has the highest political position in a country that is a republic and who, in some of these countries, is the leader of the government:",
        "examples": [
          "President Kennedy",
          "the president of France",
          "[ as form of address ] Thank you, Mr/Madam President."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who has the highest position in an organization or, especially in the US, in a company:",
        "examples": [
          "a former president of the Royal Society",
          "mainly US She's a friend of the president of the bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest political position in the United States and some other countries, usually the leader of the government:",
        "examples": [
          "Several people are considering running for president, but none have announced their candidacy yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the highest position in a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The company’s board of directors will name a new president at its next meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who has the highest position in an organization or, especially in the US, in a company:",
        "examples": [
          "president of sth He was president of the charity for ten years.",
          "The new president of the company called a top-level management meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US and some other countries, the highest position in the government",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "presidential": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to, belonging to, or done by a president:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Art and the Community\" was the theme of her presidential address to the annual meeting.",
          "a presidential candidate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suitable for a president or as is expected of a president, for example by being serious, calm, and deserving of respect:",
        "examples": [
          "To many people the candidate just did not look very presidential.",
          "We expect more presidential behaviour from our leader."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "presidents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the title given to) the person who has the highest political position in a country that is a republic and who, in some of these countries, is the leader of the government:",
        "examples": [
          "President Kennedy",
          "the president of France",
          "[ as form of address ] Thank you, Mr/Madam President."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who has the highest position in an organization or, especially in the US, in a company:",
        "examples": [
          "a former president of the Royal Society",
          "mainly US She's a friend of the president of the bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest political position in the United States and some other countries, usually the leader of the government:",
        "examples": [
          "Several people are considering running for president, but none have announced their candidacy yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the highest position in a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The company’s board of directors will name a new president at its next meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who has the highest position in an organization or, especially in the US, in a company:",
        "examples": [
          "president of sth He was president of the charity for ten years.",
          "The new president of the company called a top-level management meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US and some other countries, the highest position in the government",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "presiding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in charge of a formal meeting, ceremony, or trial:",
        "examples": [
          "the presiding judge",
          "The role of the presiding officer is to manage meetings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in charge of a formal meeting or ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "The presiding officer immediately called a recess."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "press": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push something firmly, often without causing it to move permanently further away from you:",
        "examples": [
          "Press the button to start the machine.",
          "He pressed his face against the window.",
          "Can you press a little harder on my shoulders, please?",
          "The crowd pressed against the locked doors trying to get into the building.",
          "Press down firmly on the lever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make clothes smooth by ironing them:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll just press these trousers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a weight on fruit in order to remove the juice:",
        "examples": [
          "to press grapes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a CD, DVD, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Over 3,000 copies of the CD were pressed and sent out to college radio stations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something flat and firm by putting it under something heavy:",
        "examples": [
          "The children pressed some flowers.",
          "pressed turkey breast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try hard to persuade someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] The committee pressed him to reveal more information.",
          "He's pressing me for an answer.",
          "Can I press you further on (= persuade you to say more about) this issue?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain officially about someone in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "press charges against The family have decided not to press charges against him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to try to make people accept your demands:",
        "examples": [
          "press a case/claim for Once again he tried to press his case for promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "newspapers and magazines, and those parts of television and radio that broadcast news, or reporters and photographers who work for them:",
        "examples": [
          "in the press The incident has been widely reported in the press.",
          "freedom of the press Freedom of the press (= the right of newspapers to publish news and opinions without being controlled by the government) must be upheld.",
          "press reports/coverage",
          "press reporters/photographers",
          "the local/national press",
          "The charity invited the press (= reporters and photographers) to a presentation of its plans for the future.",
          "The press was out in force at the awards ceremony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the judgment that is given of someone or something in the newspapers or on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "What kind of press did his play get?",
          "UK The play has had a good/bad press.",
          "US The play has had good/bad press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that prints and produces books and similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "Cambridge University Press"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that is used for printing:",
        "examples": [
          "a printing press"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to be printed:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper will go to press at midnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a firm push against something using the fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "To start the machine, just give this button a press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making cloth smooth with an iron:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you give this shirt a quick press?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that is used to put weight on something in order to crush it, remove liquid from it or to make it flat:",
        "examples": [
          "a garlic/trouser/wine press"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push firmly against something that is fixed in position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I pressed the volume button on the remote.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The crowd pressed up against the doors.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He pressed down hard on the accelerator, and the car shot ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you press clothes, you use an iron (= a heavy device with a flat base) to make them smooth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade or cause someone to do something, or to act in a determined way to cause something to be accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "The police pressed her to identify the man she had seen.",
          "Marquez will visit Washington to press his country’s case.",
          "She decided not to press charges against him (= make an official complaint)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various devices that use force:",
        "examples": [
          "a pants press",
          "a garlic press",
          "a printing press"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "newspapers, magazines, and other businesses that communicate news to the public by print, television, or radio, or the people who work to prepare and present the news:",
        "examples": [
          "Is the press too conservative?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Good/bad press is the positive or negative reaction of newspapers, magazines, etc., to a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "At some point, every president has complained about bad press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that prints and produces books or other printed material:",
        "examples": [
          "Cambridge University Press"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try hard to persuade someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee pressed him to reveal more information.",
          "press (sb) for sth The lawyers are likely to press for a settlement of claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain officially about someone in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "press charges against sb Italian magistrates are expected to press charges against the company's founder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make people accept your demands:",
        "examples": [
          "He was determined to press his case for promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "newspapers and magazines, and those parts of television and radio that broadcast news, or the people who work for newspapers, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "in the press The company's problems have been widely reported in the press.",
          "freedom of (the) press He was an outspoken activist in favor of freedom of press and freedom of speech.",
          "The press was present at the briefing in large numbers and asked some awkward questions.",
          "local/national press",
          "press reports/coverage",
          "press reporters/photographers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the judgment that is given about someone or something in the newspapers or on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "(a) good/bad press The announcement has had a generally good press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that publishes and sometimes prints books, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Cambridge University Press"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that is used for printing books, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a printing press"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to be printed, or to include something in a newspaper, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The last issue of the journal went to press before the news broke.",
          "She had gone to press with the rumour without checking her sources first."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pressed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be in a difficult situation because you do not have enough time, money, space, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a little pressed for time - could we meet later?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "presses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push something firmly, often without causing it to move permanently further away from you:",
        "examples": [
          "Press the button to start the machine.",
          "He pressed his face against the window.",
          "Can you press a little harder on my shoulders, please?",
          "The crowd pressed against the locked doors trying to get into the building.",
          "Press down firmly on the lever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make clothes smooth by ironing them:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll just press these trousers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a weight on fruit in order to remove the juice:",
        "examples": [
          "to press grapes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a CD, DVD, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Over 3,000 copies of the CD were pressed and sent out to college radio stations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something flat and firm by putting it under something heavy:",
        "examples": [
          "The children pressed some flowers.",
          "pressed turkey breast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try hard to persuade someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] The committee pressed him to reveal more information.",
          "He's pressing me for an answer.",
          "Can I press you further on (= persuade you to say more about) this issue?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain officially about someone in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "press charges against The family have decided not to press charges against him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to try to make people accept your demands:",
        "examples": [
          "press a case/claim for Once again he tried to press his case for promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "newspapers and magazines, and those parts of television and radio that broadcast news, or reporters and photographers who work for them:",
        "examples": [
          "in the press The incident has been widely reported in the press.",
          "freedom of the press Freedom of the press (= the right of newspapers to publish news and opinions without being controlled by the government) must be upheld.",
          "press reports/coverage",
          "press reporters/photographers",
          "the local/national press",
          "The charity invited the press (= reporters and photographers) to a presentation of its plans for the future.",
          "The press was out in force at the awards ceremony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the judgment that is given of someone or something in the newspapers or on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "What kind of press did his play get?",
          "UK The play has had a good/bad press.",
          "US The play has had good/bad press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that prints and produces books and similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "Cambridge University Press"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that is used for printing:",
        "examples": [
          "a printing press"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to be printed:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper will go to press at midnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a firm push against something using the fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "To start the machine, just give this button a press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making cloth smooth with an iron:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you give this shirt a quick press?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that is used to put weight on something in order to crush it, remove liquid from it or to make it flat:",
        "examples": [
          "a garlic/trouser/wine press"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push firmly against something that is fixed in position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I pressed the volume button on the remote.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The crowd pressed up against the doors.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He pressed down hard on the accelerator, and the car shot ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you press clothes, you use an iron (= a heavy device with a flat base) to make them smooth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade or cause someone to do something, or to act in a determined way to cause something to be accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "The police pressed her to identify the man she had seen.",
          "Marquez will visit Washington to press his country’s case.",
          "She decided not to press charges against him (= make an official complaint)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various devices that use force:",
        "examples": [
          "a pants press",
          "a garlic press",
          "a printing press"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "newspapers, magazines, and other businesses that communicate news to the public by print, television, or radio, or the people who work to prepare and present the news:",
        "examples": [
          "Is the press too conservative?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Good/bad press is the positive or negative reaction of newspapers, magazines, etc., to a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "At some point, every president has complained about bad press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that prints and produces books or other printed material:",
        "examples": [
          "Cambridge University Press"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try hard to persuade someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee pressed him to reveal more information.",
          "press (sb) for sth The lawyers are likely to press for a settlement of claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain officially about someone in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "press charges against sb Italian magistrates are expected to press charges against the company's founder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make people accept your demands:",
        "examples": [
          "He was determined to press his case for promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "newspapers and magazines, and those parts of television and radio that broadcast news, or the people who work for newspapers, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "in the press The company's problems have been widely reported in the press.",
          "freedom of (the) press He was an outspoken activist in favor of freedom of press and freedom of speech.",
          "The press was present at the briefing in large numbers and asked some awkward questions.",
          "local/national press",
          "press reports/coverage",
          "press reporters/photographers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the judgment that is given about someone or something in the newspapers or on radio or television:",
        "examples": [
          "(a) good/bad press The announcement has had a generally good press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that publishes and sometimes prints books, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Cambridge University Press"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that is used for printing books, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a printing press"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to be printed, or to include something in a newspaper, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The last issue of the journal went to press before the news broke.",
          "She had gone to press with the rumour without checking her sources first."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pressing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "urgent or needing to be dealt with immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "a pressing need for housing",
          "a pressing issue",
          "The most pressing question is what do we do next?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of CDs, records, etc. produced at one time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "urgent or needing to be dealt with immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "a pressing need/issue"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pressure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the force you produce when you press something:",
        "examples": [
          "He put too much pressure on the door handle and it snapped.",
          "You can stop bleeding by applying pressure close to the injured area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force that a liquid or gas produces when it presses against an area:",
        "examples": [
          "gas/water pressure",
          "The new material allows the company to make gas pipes which withstand higher pressures.",
          "The gas is stored under pressure (= in a container which keeps it at a higher pressure than it would usually have)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of trying to make someone else do something by arguing, persuading, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "public/political pressure",
          "Teachers are under increasing pressure to work longer hours.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Pressure to abandon the new motorway is increasing.",
          "The government is facing pressure from environmental activists.",
          "The Defence Secretary resigned under pressure from the Prime Minister (= because the Prime Ministerforced him to).",
          "She's putting pressure on him (= trying to persuade him) to get married.",
          "formal The international community is trying to bring pressure to bear on the government (= trying to persuade them) to resolve the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation that makes you feel worried or unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got a lot of pressure on her at work just now.",
          "Be nice to him - he's been under a lot of pressure recently.",
          "Can you work well under pressure?",
          "the pressures of work"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you say when what someone has just said makes you feel that you must try very hard to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"These exams are the most important of all.\" \"Oh, so no pressure then!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in a football game in which attacking players are moving forward and getting closer to scoring a goal, and players from the opposing team have to work hard to stop them from scoring:",
        "examples": [
          "Ryan Giggs put the home defence under pressure.",
          "Playing four forwards puts too much pressure on the defence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to strongly persuade someone to do something they do not want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "She was pressured into joining the club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force produced by pressing against something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] air/blood/water pressure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Pressure is also the force that is put on a surface with reference to the area of the surface.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong, often threatening influence on an organization or person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Competitive pressures will force the company to sell off its factories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you put pressure on someone, you try to cause that person to do something by persuading or threatening them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They put a lot of pressure on him to resign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worry and fear caused by the feeling that you have too many responsibilities and cares:",
        "examples": [
          "I like this job – there’s not so much pressure to produce every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone tries to make someone else do something by arguing, persuading, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "public/political pressure",
          "The guidelines were imposed under pressure from Congress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation, or the worried feeling that such a situation can give you:",
        "examples": [
          "pressure on sb She's got a lot of pressure on her at work just now.",
          "He doesn't work well under pressure.",
          "The pressures of work are making her depressed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone or something in a difficult situation, or to try and persuade or force someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts said the lack of supply would undoubtedly put pressure on prices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pressured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to strongly persuade someone to do something they do not want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "She was pressured into joining the club."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pressures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the force you produce when you press something:",
        "examples": [
          "He put too much pressure on the door handle and it snapped.",
          "You can stop bleeding by applying pressure close to the injured area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force that a liquid or gas produces when it presses against an area:",
        "examples": [
          "gas/water pressure",
          "The new material allows the company to make gas pipes which withstand higher pressures.",
          "The gas is stored under pressure (= in a container which keeps it at a higher pressure than it would usually have)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of trying to make someone else do something by arguing, persuading, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "public/political pressure",
          "Teachers are under increasing pressure to work longer hours.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Pressure to abandon the new motorway is increasing.",
          "The government is facing pressure from environmental activists.",
          "The Defence Secretary resigned under pressure from the Prime Minister (= because the Prime Ministerforced him to).",
          "She's putting pressure on him (= trying to persuade him) to get married.",
          "formal The international community is trying to bring pressure to bear on the government (= trying to persuade them) to resolve the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation that makes you feel worried or unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got a lot of pressure on her at work just now.",
          "Be nice to him - he's been under a lot of pressure recently.",
          "Can you work well under pressure?",
          "the pressures of work"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you say when what someone has just said makes you feel that you must try very hard to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"These exams are the most important of all.\" \"Oh, so no pressure then!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in a football game in which attacking players are moving forward and getting closer to scoring a goal, and players from the opposing team have to work hard to stop them from scoring:",
        "examples": [
          "Ryan Giggs put the home defence under pressure.",
          "Playing four forwards puts too much pressure on the defence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to strongly persuade someone to do something they do not want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "She was pressured into joining the club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force produced by pressing against something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] air/blood/water pressure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Pressure is also the force that is put on a surface with reference to the area of the surface.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong, often threatening influence on an organization or person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Competitive pressures will force the company to sell off its factories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you put pressure on someone, you try to cause that person to do something by persuading or threatening them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] They put a lot of pressure on him to resign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worry and fear caused by the feeling that you have too many responsibilities and cares:",
        "examples": [
          "I like this job – there’s not so much pressure to produce every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone tries to make someone else do something by arguing, persuading, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "public/political pressure",
          "The guidelines were imposed under pressure from Congress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation, or the worried feeling that such a situation can give you:",
        "examples": [
          "pressure on sb She's got a lot of pressure on her at work just now.",
          "He doesn't work well under pressure.",
          "The pressures of work are making her depressed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone or something in a difficult situation, or to try and persuade or force someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts said the lack of supply would undoubtedly put pressure on prices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pressuring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to strongly persuade someone to do something they do not want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "She was pressured into joining the club."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pressurized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a container, etc. is pressurized, the air pressure inside it is higher than the air pressure outside it:",
        "examples": [
          "a pressurized tank",
          "Aircraft cabins are pressurized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to deal with, especially because there are a lot of things to do or difficult decisions to make:",
        "examples": [
          "In head office everything's very pressurized, with deadlines left, right, and centre.",
          "He has performed best under the most pressurized circumstances."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prestige": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "respect and admiration given to someone or something, usually because of a reputation for high quality, success, or social influence:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has gained international prestige.",
          "Many people are attracted by the prestige of working for a top company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing admiration because of being connected with being rich or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "a prestige address/car/job/label"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "respect and admiration given to someone or something, usually because of a reputation for high quality, success, or social influence:",
        "examples": [
          "No one would go into this sort of work for the prestige."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "respect or admiration that is given to someone or something, usually because of the reputation that they have for high quality, success, or social influence:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has gained international prestige in recent years.",
          "the prestige of working for a top Wall Street firm",
          "low/high prestige a gold credit card with high prestige",
          "enjoy/gain prestige Many of these companies enjoy prestige outside their own countries.",
          "have/lack prestige The brand lacked prestige and had poor name recognition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that causes people to feel respect or admiration, for example because it is of high quality or connected with social success:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is a manufacturer of prestige products."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prestigious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very much respected and admired, usually because of being important:",
        "examples": [
          "a prestigious literary award",
          "a prestigious university"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very much respected and admired, usually because of being important or of high quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The car won some of the industry's most prestigious awards.",
          "The Harvard presidency is perhaps the most prestigious job in higher education."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "presto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "said when something appears or happens so quickly or easily that it seems to be magic:",
        "examples": [
          "You put your money in the machine and, presto, the coffee comes out!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "presumably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to say what you think is the likely situation:",
        "examples": [
          "They can presumably afford to buy a bigger apartment.",
          "Presumably he just forgot to send the letter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "presume": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to believe something to be true because it is very likely, although you are not certain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I presume (that) they're not coming, since they haven't replied to the invitation.",
          "[ + speech ] You are Dr Smith, I presume?",
          "\"Are we walking to the hotel?\" \"I presume not/so.\"",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] The boat's captain is missing, presumed dead (= it is believed that he is dead).",
          "In British law, you are presumed innocent until you are proved guilty.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] The universe is presumed to contain many other planets with some form of life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something although you know that you do not have a right to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I wouldn't presume to tell you how to do your job, but shouldn't this piece go there?",
          "I don't wish to presume (= make a suggestion although I have no right to), but don't you think you should apologize to her?",
          "He presumes on her good nature (= takes unfair advantage of it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe something to be true because it is likely, although not certain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] I presume (that) they’re not coming, since they haven’t replied to the invitation.",
          "People accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be rude by doing something you know that you do not have a right to do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] How can you presume to criticize me when you did the same thing yourself?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "presumed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe something to be true because it is very likely, although you are not certain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I presume (that) they're not coming, since they haven't replied to the invitation.",
          "[ + speech ] You are Dr Smith, I presume?",
          "\"Are we walking to the hotel?\" \"I presume not/so.\"",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] The boat's captain is missing, presumed dead (= it is believed that he is dead).",
          "In British law, you are presumed innocent until you are proved guilty.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] The universe is presumed to contain many other planets with some form of life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something although you know that you do not have a right to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I wouldn't presume to tell you how to do your job, but shouldn't this piece go there?",
          "I don't wish to presume (= make a suggestion although I have no right to), but don't you think you should apologize to her?",
          "He presumes on her good nature (= takes unfair advantage of it)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "presuming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe something to be true because it is very likely, although you are not certain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I presume (that) they're not coming, since they haven't replied to the invitation.",
          "[ + speech ] You are Dr Smith, I presume?",
          "\"Are we walking to the hotel?\" \"I presume not/so.\"",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] The boat's captain is missing, presumed dead (= it is believed that he is dead).",
          "In British law, you are presumed innocent until you are proved guilty.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] The universe is presumed to contain many other planets with some form of life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something although you know that you do not have a right to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I wouldn't presume to tell you how to do your job, but shouldn't this piece go there?",
          "I don't wish to presume (= make a suggestion although I have no right to), but don't you think you should apologize to her?",
          "He presumes on her good nature (= takes unfair advantage of it)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "presumption": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of believing that something is true without having any proof:",
        "examples": [
          "The presumption of innocence is central to American law.",
          "There is no scientific evidence to support such presumptions.",
          "[ + that ] The decision is based on the presumption that all information must be freely available."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a belief that something is true because it is likely, although not certain:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no scientific evidence to support such presumptions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behavior that is rude or shows that you expect too much:",
        "examples": [
          "What presumption, to assume that I’d pay for everyone!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of believing that something is true without having any proof:",
        "examples": [
          "Every defendant is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless they are proven guilty.",
          "presumption that The decision was based on the presumption that the information that they had been given was correct."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "presumptuous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A person who is presumptuous shows little respect for others by doing things they have no right to do:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be presumptuous of me to comment on the matter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude because of doing something although you know you do not have a right to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be presumptuous of me to speak for the others."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pretend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, especially in order to deceive people or as a game:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] He pretended (that) he didn't mind, but I knew that he did.",
          "The children pretended (that) they were dinosaurs.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Were you just pretending to be interested?",
          "She's not really hurt - she's only pretending.",
          "Of course I was angry - I can't pretend otherwise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not claim something that is false:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't pretend to be an expert on the subject."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "imaginary or not real:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Do you want a cup of tea?\" she asks, offering me a pretend cup.",
          "They knew the argument was only pretend, but they still got upset."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, esp. in order to deceive people or as a game:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Tom pretends to care.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] The children pretended (that) they were dinosaurs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pretended": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "false:",
        "examples": [
          "his pretended enthusiasm/interest"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pretenders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who states they have a right to the high position that someone else has, although other people disagree with this:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebel forces are led by the pretender to the throne (= the person who wants to replace the present king or queen)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pretending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, especially in order to deceive people or as a game:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] He pretended (that) he didn't mind, but I knew that he did.",
          "The children pretended (that) they were dinosaurs.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Were you just pretending to be interested?",
          "She's not really hurt - she's only pretending.",
          "Of course I was angry - I can't pretend otherwise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not claim something that is false:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't pretend to be an expert on the subject."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pretends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, especially in order to deceive people or as a game:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] He pretended (that) he didn't mind, but I knew that he did.",
          "The children pretended (that) they were dinosaurs.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Were you just pretending to be interested?",
          "She's not really hurt - she's only pretending.",
          "Of course I was angry - I can't pretend otherwise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not claim something that is false:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't pretend to be an expert on the subject."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "imaginary or not real:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Do you want a cup of tea?\" she asks, offering me a pretend cup.",
          "They knew the argument was only pretend, but they still got upset."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, esp. in order to deceive people or as a game:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Tom pretends to care.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] The children pretended (that) they were dinosaurs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pretense": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of behaving that is intended to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "He made no pretense of looking for work.",
          "[ pl ] Money was collected under false pretenses (= by deceiving people)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pretentious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "trying to appear or sound more important or clever than you are, especially in matters of art and literature:",
        "examples": [
          "a pretentious art critic",
          "The novel deals with grand themes, but is never heavy or pretentious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trying to give the appearance of great importance, esp. in a way that is obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "pretentious restaurants",
          "pretentious, silly poetry"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pretext": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pretended reason for doing something that is used to hide the real reason:",
        "examples": [
          "The border dispute was used as a pretext for military intervention.",
          "I called her on the pretext of needing more information.",
          "He came round to see her on some flimsy (= obviously false) pretext."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pretended reason for doing something that is used to hide the real reason:",
        "examples": [
          "He called her on the pretext of needing help with his homework."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prettier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "quite, but not extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "The house has four bedrooms, so it's pretty big.",
          "I'm pretty sure it was her.",
          "I've got a pretty good idea of how to get there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "almost:",
        "examples": [
          "I've pretty much finished here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasant to look at, or (especially of girls or women or things relating to them) attractive or pleasant in a delicate way:",
        "examples": [
          "That's a pretty hat you're wearing.",
          "The sofa was covered in very pretty flowery material.",
          "She's got such a pretty daughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasant to look at, or (esp. of girls or women or things connected with them) attractive or charming in a delicate way:",
        "examples": [
          "a pretty view",
          "My older sister is prettier than I am."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used to give emphasis) to a large degree; to some degree:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve got a pretty clear idea of what’s going on.",
          "She was pretty tired.",
          "\"How are you feeling?\" \"Pretty good, thanks.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prettiest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "quite, but not extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "The house has four bedrooms, so it's pretty big.",
          "I'm pretty sure it was her.",
          "I've got a pretty good idea of how to get there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "almost:",
        "examples": [
          "I've pretty much finished here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasant to look at, or (especially of girls or women or things relating to them) attractive or pleasant in a delicate way:",
        "examples": [
          "That's a pretty hat you're wearing.",
          "The sofa was covered in very pretty flowery material.",
          "She's got such a pretty daughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasant to look at, or (esp. of girls or women or things connected with them) attractive or charming in a delicate way:",
        "examples": [
          "a pretty view",
          "My older sister is prettier than I am."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used to give emphasis) to a large degree; to some degree:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve got a pretty clear idea of what’s going on.",
          "She was pretty tired.",
          "\"How are you feeling?\" \"Pretty good, thanks.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pretzel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard salty biscuit that has been baked in a stick or knot shape:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't eat too many salty snacks like crisps or pretzels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soft bread that has been baked in a twisted or knot shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The pretzel is sliced horizontally and buttered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kind of hard or chewy bread, usually with salt on it, that is baked in the shape of a loose knot or stick",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pretzels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard salty biscuit that has been baked in a stick or knot shape:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't eat too many salty snacks like crisps or pretzels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soft bread that has been baked in a twisted or knot shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The pretzel is sliced horizontally and buttered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kind of hard or chewy bread, usually with salt on it, that is baked in the shape of a loose knot or stick",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "prevail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get control or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "I am sure that common sense will prevail in the end.",
          "And did reason prevail over (= become a more powerful influence than) emotion?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be common among a group of people or area at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "This attitude still prevails among the middle classes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist and be accepted among a large number of people, or to get a position of control and influence:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s hope that common sense prevails.",
          "In spite of injuries, our team prevailed and went on to win."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get control or influence in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "prevail over sth They complained that corporate interests often prevailed over the needs of the individual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win in an argument, court case, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "prevail in sth If they prevail in the court case, they could receive up to $10,000 each."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be common among a group of people or in an area at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "This attitude still prevails in parts of Europe.",
          "prevail among sb Secrecy prevails among the banking lobbies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prevailed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get control or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "I am sure that common sense will prevail in the end.",
          "And did reason prevail over (= become a more powerful influence than) emotion?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be common among a group of people or area at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "This attitude still prevails among the middle classes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prevailing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing in a particular place or at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "the prevailing attitude",
          "The prevailing mood is one of optimism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wind that usually blows in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The town is kept cool by the prevailing westerly winds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing and accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "The prevailing view is that economic growth is likely to slow down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing in a particular place or at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank said it will buy the shares at the prevailing market price.",
          "prevailing economic/market conditions The chief executive said the poor figures resulted from the prevailing economic conditions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prevails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get control or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "I am sure that common sense will prevail in the end.",
          "And did reason prevail over (= become a more powerful influence than) emotion?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be common among a group of people or area at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "This attitude still prevails among the middle classes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist and be accepted among a large number of people, or to get a position of control and influence:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s hope that common sense prevails.",
          "In spite of injuries, our team prevailed and went on to win."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get control or influence in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "prevail over sth They complained that corporate interests often prevailed over the needs of the individual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win in an argument, court case, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "prevail in sth If they prevail in the court case, they could receive up to $10,000 each."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be common among a group of people or in an area at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "This attitude still prevails in parts of Europe.",
          "prevail among sb Secrecy prevails among the banking lobbies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prevalent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing very commonly or happening often:",
        "examples": [
          "These diseases are more prevalent among young children.",
          "Trees are dying in areas where acid rain is most prevalent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing commonly or happening frequently:",
        "examples": [
          "Drought conditions have been prevalent across the area for several years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening often:",
        "examples": [
          "prevalent among sb/sth The use of feedback services is becoming more prevalent among small businesses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prevent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from happening or someone from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Label your suitcases to prevent confusion.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] His disability prevents him (from) driving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from happening or someone from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The police tried to prevent him from leaving.",
          "Can this type of accident be prevented?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preventable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be prevented:",
        "examples": [
          "preventable accidents/injuries"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prevented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from happening or someone from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Label your suitcases to prevent confusion.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] His disability prevents him (from) driving."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preventing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from happening or someone from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Label your suitcases to prevent confusion.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] His disability prevents him (from) driving."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prevention": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of stopping something from happening or of stopping someone from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "crime prevention",
          "The organization is committed to AIDS prevention and education."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prevents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from happening or someone from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Label your suitcases to prevent confusion.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] His disability prevents him (from) driving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from happening or someone from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The police tried to prevent him from leaving.",
          "Can this type of accident be prevented?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preview": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity to see something such as a film or a collection of works of art before it is shown to the public, or a description of something such as a television programme before it is shown to the public",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short parts of a television show or film that are shown to the public in order to advertise it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe something or be shown before it officially begins:",
        "examples": [
          "Miller's new play is previewing (= being performed publicly before it officially opens) at the Theatre Royal tomorrow.",
          "On page 11, Sally Gaines previews next week's movies on TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advance showing of something such as a movie or play before its formal opening, or the showing of a few parts of a movie or television program as an advertisement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity to see or hear about something before it is available or shown to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a preview screening of the movie on Monday night.",
          "Click here for an exclusive preview of our forthcoming new products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something previews or is previewed, it is shown or described before it is available to be seen by the public:",
        "examples": [
          "They will be previewing their latest products at a series of trade shows in the spring."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "previous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or existing before something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The previous owner of the house had built an extension on the back.",
          "previous experience Training is provided, so no previous experience is required for the job.",
          "He has two daughters from a previous marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone has previous, they have been found guilty of one or more crimes in the past. Previous is short for \"previous convictions\":",
        "examples": [
          "He's got previous for stealing from his employer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or existing before the one mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "The previous owner of the house added a back porch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "previously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "before the present time or the time referred to:",
        "examples": [
          "She was previously employed as a tour guide.",
          "I had posted the card two months previously."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal that is hunted and killed for food by another animal:",
        "examples": [
          "A hawk hovered in the air before swooping on its prey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a creature that is hunted and killed for food by another animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The prey had been sighted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who can be easily deceived or harmed:",
        "examples": [
          "Children are seen as easy prey for this type of advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that another, usually larger or stronger, company wants to buy or control :",
        "examples": [
          "The insurance company is in danger of changing from being predator to being prey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be harmed or deceived by someone or something :",
        "examples": [
          "The once-successful property development company has fallen prey to the current economic crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be bought by a larger, more powerful company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank seems likely to fall prey to a bigger organization."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preyed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If an animal preys on another animal, it catches and eats it:",
        "examples": [
          "The spider preys on small flies and other insects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt or deceive a group of people, especially people who are weak or can easily be hurt or deceived:",
        "examples": [
          "He would attack at night, preying on lone women in their twenties or thirties.",
          "It's particularly contemptible that these sort of people prey on the elderly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill and eat an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Lions prey on huge herds of wildebeest and zebra."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who preys on a group of people tries to get something from them illegally or unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "These telemarketers prey on the elderly and call them 5 or 10 times a day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If an animal preys on another animal, it catches and eats it:",
        "examples": [
          "The spider preys on small flies and other insects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt or deceive a group of people, especially people who are weak or can easily be hurt or deceived:",
        "examples": [
          "He would attack at night, preying on lone women in their twenties or thirties.",
          "It's particularly contemptible that these sort of people prey on the elderly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill and eat an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Lions prey on huge herds of wildebeest and zebra."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who preys on a group of people tries to get something from them illegally or unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "These telemarketers prey on the elderly and call them 5 or 10 times a day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "preys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If an animal preys on another animal, it catches and eats it:",
        "examples": [
          "The spider preys on small flies and other insects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt or deceive a group of people, especially people who are weak or can easily be hurt or deceived:",
        "examples": [
          "He would attack at night, preying on lone women in their twenties or thirties.",
          "It's particularly contemptible that these sort of people prey on the elderly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill and eat an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Lions prey on huge herds of wildebeest and zebra."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who preys on a group of people tries to get something from them illegally or unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "These telemarketers prey on the elderly and call them 5 or 10 times a day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "price": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money for which something is sold:",
        "examples": [
          "The price of oil has risen sharply.",
          "House prices have been falling.",
          "high price We thought they were asking a very high price.",
          "low price We can supply consumers at a lower price than our competitors.",
          "price cuts The large supermarkets are offering big price cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the unpleasant results that you must accept or experience for getting or doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "price of Perhaps being unpopular is the price of success.",
          "a small price to pay for An extra few minutes at the airport is a small price to pay for safe travel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say what the price of something is:",
        "examples": [
          "be priced at The car is priced at £28,000.",
          "There is a lack of reasonably priced housing for rent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover how much something costs:",
        "examples": [
          "We went around all the travel agents pricing the different tours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money for which something is sold or offered for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "high/low prices",
          "The price of gas went up five cents a gallon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money for which something is sold or offered for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "at/for a price We managed to purchase the business for a reasonable price.",
          "house/oil/share prices Large increases in house prices have given a strong boost to consumer spending.",
          "During the last week of May, share prices surged.",
          "a competitive/fair/reasonable price The company hopes to sell its biofuel at a competitive price.",
          "a high/low price They sold the property for a high price.",
          "falling/rising prices Falling prices should be good news for textile producers.",
          "agree/agree on a price It took some time before we could agree on a price",
          "increase/put up/raise prices They're quite willing to raise prices when there are more people wanting to buy something than there are units available for sale.",
          "cut/reduce/slash prices Companies are slashing prices in an attempt to attract customers who are reluctant to spend.",
          "price increases/reductions/rises A spokesman confirmed that the price increases would take effect from next month.",
          "a price of $50/£300/€10,000, etc. The stocks reached a price of $25.",
          "The plumber will estimate how long the work will take and give the customer a price for labor.",
          "Some retailers are still selling the goods at full price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Almost anything can be fixed for a price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say how much something costs, or is worth:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest development makes it difficult to put a price on other bonds and loans.",
          "Staff loyalty is something that you can't really put a price on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide the price of a particular product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "price sth at sth With tickets priced at $300 a person, proceeds from the event are to be given to charity.",
          "Many stocks are priced as if oil were still $28 to $30 a barrel.",
          "price sth high/low The sales team felt that the new product had been priced too low.",
          "attractively/competitively priced The major mining stocks look attractively priced, and our recommendation is to buy.",
          "moderately/reasonably priced The sales staff always stay at a moderately priced hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compare prices of similar products or services:",
        "examples": [
          "We priced up the various systems on offer before deciding to go for this one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a ticket or label on goods in a store to show how much they cost:",
        "examples": [
          "All these items need pricing up before they go on display.",
          "The gadget had been wrongly priced by the store, but they agreed to sell it to me for the price on the label."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge so much for a product or service that people cannot or do not want to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "By setting the price at that level we had effectively priced ourselves out of the market.",
          "With house prices and mortgage rates so high, first-time buyers are effectively priced out of the market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "priced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say what the price of something is:",
        "examples": [
          "be priced at The car is priced at £28,000.",
          "There is a lack of reasonably priced housing for rent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover how much something costs:",
        "examples": [
          "We went around all the travel agents pricing the different tours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "priceless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A priceless object has such a high value, especially because it is rare, that the price of it cannot be calculated:",
        "examples": [
          "A priceless collection of vases was destroyed.",
          "figurative Her knowledge and experience would make her a priceless (= extremely useful) asset to the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely funny to see or hear:",
        "examples": [
          "You should have seen the look on her face when I told her - it was priceless!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more valuable than any amount of money; precious:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a priceless collection of antique silver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something with such a high value that its price cannot be calculated, especially because it is rare:",
        "examples": [
          "a priceless collection of modern works of art"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a skill or quality that has a high value because it is very useful:",
        "examples": [
          "Good financial advice can be a priceless asset."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prices": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money for which something is sold:",
        "examples": [
          "The price of oil has risen sharply.",
          "House prices have been falling.",
          "high price We thought they were asking a very high price.",
          "low price We can supply consumers at a lower price than our competitors.",
          "price cuts The large supermarkets are offering big price cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the unpleasant results that you must accept or experience for getting or doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "price of Perhaps being unpopular is the price of success.",
          "a small price to pay for An extra few minutes at the airport is a small price to pay for safe travel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say what the price of something is:",
        "examples": [
          "be priced at The car is priced at £28,000.",
          "There is a lack of reasonably priced housing for rent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover how much something costs:",
        "examples": [
          "We went around all the travel agents pricing the different tours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money for which something is sold or offered for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "high/low prices",
          "The price of gas went up five cents a gallon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money for which something is sold or offered for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "at/for a price We managed to purchase the business for a reasonable price.",
          "house/oil/share prices Large increases in house prices have given a strong boost to consumer spending.",
          "During the last week of May, share prices surged.",
          "a competitive/fair/reasonable price The company hopes to sell its biofuel at a competitive price.",
          "a high/low price They sold the property for a high price.",
          "falling/rising prices Falling prices should be good news for textile producers.",
          "agree/agree on a price It took some time before we could agree on a price",
          "increase/put up/raise prices They're quite willing to raise prices when there are more people wanting to buy something than there are units available for sale.",
          "cut/reduce/slash prices Companies are slashing prices in an attempt to attract customers who are reluctant to spend.",
          "price increases/reductions/rises A spokesman confirmed that the price increases would take effect from next month.",
          "a price of $50/£300/€10,000, etc. The stocks reached a price of $25.",
          "The plumber will estimate how long the work will take and give the customer a price for labor.",
          "Some retailers are still selling the goods at full price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Almost anything can be fixed for a price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say how much something costs, or is worth:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest development makes it difficult to put a price on other bonds and loans.",
          "Staff loyalty is something that you can't really put a price on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide the price of a particular product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "price sth at sth With tickets priced at $300 a person, proceeds from the event are to be given to charity.",
          "Many stocks are priced as if oil were still $28 to $30 a barrel.",
          "price sth high/low The sales team felt that the new product had been priced too low.",
          "attractively/competitively priced The major mining stocks look attractively priced, and our recommendation is to buy.",
          "moderately/reasonably priced The sales staff always stay at a moderately priced hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compare prices of similar products or services:",
        "examples": [
          "We priced up the various systems on offer before deciding to go for this one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a ticket or label on goods in a store to show how much they cost:",
        "examples": [
          "All these items need pricing up before they go on display.",
          "The gadget had been wrongly priced by the store, but they agreed to sell it to me for the price on the label."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge so much for a product or service that people cannot or do not want to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "By setting the price at that level we had effectively priced ourselves out of the market.",
          "With house prices and mortgage rates so high, first-time buyers are effectively priced out of the market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pricey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a bit pricey but the food is wonderful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "That restaurant’s too pricey for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "Rehiring, retraining, and tackling low morale is pricey.",
          "The homes we looked at were either too pricey or not worth the work it would take to fix them up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pricing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the level at which prices are set by a company:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumers will make their decisions based on competitive pricing, service, and credit terms.",
          "Under the new pricing structure, each transaction costs a flat $3."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that a company decides prices for its products or services, or the prices decided:",
        "examples": [
          "Hong Kong's printing industry is renowned for quality, quick delivery, and competitive pricing.",
          "pricing policy/strategy The company launched an aggressive pricing strategy to stay competitive.",
          "a pricing structure/system"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a very small hole or holes in the surface of something, sometimes in a way that causes pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Prick the skin of the potatoes with a fork before baking them.",
          "She pricked the balloon with a pin and it burst with a loud bang."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a very small hole in the surface of something with a sharp object, or a hole that is made like this:",
        "examples": [
          "The test requires a small blood sample from a heel prick.",
          "She saw the two tiny pricks on her with blood running down her chest from the wound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pain that is felt when a hole is made in the surface of the skin with a sharp object :",
        "examples": [
          "Many also find the pain - which feels like a series of burning pricks - unbearable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant emotion that is felt for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "prick of With the thought came a tiny prick of fear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a penis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid man:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not wearing that - I'd look a complete prick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a small hole or holes in the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The nurse pricked his finger to draw blood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prickly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered with prickles:",
        "examples": [
          "Chestnuts had burst out of their prickly green husks.",
          "I find this sweater slightly prickly (= it makes the skin sore)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfriendly and easily offended or annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "She was asked a couple of questions about her private life and got a little prickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complicated and difficult to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "a prickly issue/situation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having sharp points that stick out, or causing a stinging feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "a prickly cactus",
          "The wool felt prickly and itchy against his skin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pricks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a very small hole or holes in the surface of something, sometimes in a way that causes pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Prick the skin of the potatoes with a fork before baking them.",
          "She pricked the balloon with a pin and it burst with a loud bang."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a very small hole in the surface of something with a sharp object, or a hole that is made like this:",
        "examples": [
          "The test requires a small blood sample from a heel prick.",
          "She saw the two tiny pricks on her with blood running down her chest from the wound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pain that is felt when a hole is made in the surface of the skin with a sharp object :",
        "examples": [
          "Many also find the pain - which feels like a series of burning pricks - unbearable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant emotion that is felt for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "prick of With the thought came a tiny prick of fear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a penis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid man:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not wearing that - I'd look a complete prick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a small hole or holes in the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The nurse pricked his finger to draw blood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pride": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get because you or people connected with you have done or got something good:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt a great sense of pride as she watched him accept the award.",
          "He felt such pride walking his little daughter down the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel very pleased about something or someone you are closely connected with:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't take professional pride in your work, you're probably in the wrong job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "your feelings of your own worth and respect for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "She has too much pride to accept any help.",
          "The country's national pride has been damaged by its sporting failures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the belief that you are better or more important than other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Pride was his downfall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of lions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a celebration that usually includes a parade (= a large number of people walking or in vehicles, all going in the same direction) and other events to show support and acceptance of people who are LGBTQ+ (= lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender identities):",
        "examples": [
          "We marched in the local Pride parade.",
          "Are you going to Pride? (= Are you taking part in the Pride celebrations?)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get because you or people connected with you have done something good:",
        "examples": [
          "Their son’s outstanding academic record was a source of great pride to them.",
          "We take pride in the high quality of our food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "your feelings of your own worth and respect for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "Out of pride, he refused an offer to take over his business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disapproving Pride is also the belief that you are better or more important than other people.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of lions",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "prideful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "proud in a way that shows you think you are better or more important than other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He's just so smug and prideful.",
          "Here are two suggestions for avoiding or abandoning a prideful attitude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling pleasure and satisfaction because you or people connected with you have done or got something good:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm very prideful about my school."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prides": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get because you or people connected with you have done or got something good:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt a great sense of pride as she watched him accept the award.",
          "He felt such pride walking his little daughter down the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel very pleased about something or someone you are closely connected with:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't take professional pride in your work, you're probably in the wrong job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "your feelings of your own worth and respect for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "She has too much pride to accept any help.",
          "The country's national pride has been damaged by its sporting failures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the belief that you are better or more important than other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Pride was his downfall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of lions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a celebration that usually includes a parade (= a large number of people walking or in vehicles, all going in the same direction) and other events to show support and acceptance of people who are LGBTQ+ (= lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender identities):",
        "examples": [
          "We marched in the local Pride parade.",
          "Are you going to Pride? (= Are you taking part in the Pride celebrations?)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get because you or people connected with you have done something good:",
        "examples": [
          "Their son’s outstanding academic record was a source of great pride to them.",
          "We take pride in the high quality of our food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "your feelings of your own worth and respect for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "Out of pride, he refused an offer to take over his business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disapproving Pride is also the belief that you are better or more important than other people.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of lions",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pried": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to find out private facts about a person:",
        "examples": [
          "As a reporter, I was paid to pry into other people's lives.",
          "I hope you don't think I'm prying, but has your boyfriend ever lived with anyone before?",
          "She wanted a private holiday away from prying eyes (= where no one would be trying to see her)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or lift something by pressing a tool against a fixed point:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + adj ] The car trunk had been pried open and all her equipment was gone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "priest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, usually a man, who has been trained to perform religious duties in the Christian Church, especially the Roman Catholic Church, or a person with particular duties in some other religions:",
        "examples": [
          "Father O'Dooley was ordained a priest in 1949.",
          "There is still a ban on women priests in the Catholic Church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, usually a man, who has been trained to perform religious duties in some Christian churches, esp. the Roman Catholic Church, or a person with particular duties in some other religions:",
        "examples": [
          "a Catholic priest"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "priestess": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who performs religious duties in some religions that are not Christian",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "priesthood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the position of being a priest:",
        "examples": [
          "He left the priesthood to get married."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of being a priest:",
        "examples": [
          "He entered the priesthood after three years of study."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "priests": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, usually a man, who has been trained to perform religious duties in the Christian Church, especially the Roman Catholic Church, or a person with particular duties in some other religions:",
        "examples": [
          "Father O'Dooley was ordained a priest in 1949.",
          "There is still a ban on women priests in the Catholic Church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, usually a man, who has been trained to perform religious duties in some Christian churches, esp. the Roman Catholic Church, or a person with particular duties in some other religions:",
        "examples": [
          "a Catholic priest"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very formal and correct in behaviour and easily shocked by anything rude:",
        "examples": [
          "She's much too prim and proper to drink pints of beer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "formal, neat, and socially correct:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a silk gown and prim white gloves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prima": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "difficult to please and demanding to be treated in a special way:",
        "examples": [
          "She is absolutely lovely and not at all prima donna-ish.",
          "prima donna-ish behaviour"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "primal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the time when human life on earth began:",
        "examples": [
          "The universe evolved from a densely packed primal inferno."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "basic and relating to an early stage of development:",
        "examples": [
          "a primal urge to connect with nature",
          "primal fears"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "characteristic of the earliest time in the existence of a person or thing; basic:",
        "examples": [
          "The appeal of music is primal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "primarily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mainly:",
        "examples": [
          "We're primarily concerned with keeping expenditure down.",
          "Baseball is primarily a summer game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mainly:",
        "examples": [
          "The company’s failure was primarily due to weak sales."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "primary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "more important than anything else; main:",
        "examples": [
          "The Red Cross's primary concern is to preserve and protect human life.",
          "The primary responsibility lies with those who break the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or for the teaching of young children, especially those between five and eleven years old:",
        "examples": [
          "primary education",
          "a primary school"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening first:",
        "examples": [
          "the primary stages of development"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, an election in which people choose who will represent a particular party in an election for political office",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a primary in which only voters who are members of a political party can vote for the candidates from that party in order to choose who will represent the party in a later election:",
        "examples": [
          "They won't give up on their demand for a closed primary election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a primary in which everyone who is allowed to vote can choose either party's ballot (= list of candidates) in order to vote for a candidate to represent that party at a later election:",
        "examples": [
          "In an open primary, you can vote for a candidate from either party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more important than anything else; main:",
        "examples": [
          "The primary goal of the space flight was to recover a satellite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the first part of a child’s education:",
        "examples": [
          "the primary grades"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening first:",
        "examples": [
          "the primary stages of development"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an election in which people who belong to a political party choose who will represent that party in an election for political office",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "more important than anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "primary concern/consideration/focus When oil prices started to rise sharply, the primary concern of financial markets was the possibility of inflation.",
          "Newspapers have been the primary source of news for many people for many years.",
          "The CEO has primary responsibility for making day-to-day investment decisions for each fund.",
          "primary goal/objective/purpose"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe shares, bonds, etc. at the time they are first made available, rather than when they are traded later:",
        "examples": [
          "A combination of factors point to a rise in primary trading that will provide lucrative opportunities for new bond dealers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "primate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of the most developed and intelligent group of mammals, including humans, monkeys, and apes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a priest with the highest position in his country:",
        "examples": [
          "He was made the Roman Catholic Primate of All Ireland last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the most developed and intelligent group of mammals, including humans, monkeys, and apes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "primates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of the most developed and intelligent group of mammals, including humans, monkeys, and apes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a priest with the highest position in his country:",
        "examples": [
          "He was made the Roman Catholic Primate of All Ireland last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the most developed and intelligent group of mammals, including humans, monkeys, and apes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "prime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "main or most important:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a prime example of 1930s architecture.",
          "the prime suspect in a murder investigation",
          "a prime source of evidence",
          "The president is a prime (= likely) target for the assassin's bullet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the best quality:",
        "examples": [
          "prime beef",
          "The hotel is in a prime location in the city centre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period in your life when you are most active or successful:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a dancer in her prime.",
          "Middle age can be the prime of life if you have the right attitude.",
          "I suspect this cheese is past its prime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the symbol ( ' ) used, for example, to represent feet in measurements:",
        "examples": [
          "Prime is used to designate units in mathematics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone something that will prepare them for a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd been primed so I knew not to mention her son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover the surface of wood with a special paint before the main paint is put on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a bomb or gun ready to explode or fire",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "most important, or of the best quality:",
        "examples": [
          "You’re a prime candidate to be spending money on foolish things.",
          "This is a prime example of native Utah architecture.",
          "The hospital is located on prime Upper East Side property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare someone or something for the next stage in a process:",
        "examples": [
          "Their teachers are getting those kids primed for the tests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To prime a surface is to cover it with a special paint before the main paint is put on.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "main or most important:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a prime example of good salesmanship.",
          "Reckless lending was the prime cause of the crisis.",
          "With a market value now of only £2.1bn, it remains a prime takeover target."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the best quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel is in a prime location in the city centre.",
          "The land is considered prime real estate that could eventually be used for homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rating (= measurement of how good something is) given to a loan to show how much of a risk there is that the loan will not be paid back. A Prime-1 rating means that the risk is very low. A Prime-2 or Prime-3 rating means that the risk is higher:",
        "examples": [
          "Issuers rated Prime-1 have a superior ability for repayment of senior short-term debt obligations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period in your life or your job when you are most active or successful:",
        "examples": [
          "in his/her/their prime He retired while he was still in his prime.",
          "past my/your prime I plan to work way past my prime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest rate of interest that banks charge their best customers for loans over a short period and that is used for calculating the interest rates on other types of loan:",
        "examples": [
          "above/below prime The loan was issued at a variable interest rate of 1.5% above prime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare someone or something for a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I was well primed for the meeting and gave a very successful presentation.",
          "The company is primed to move ahead with its public offering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide money, encouragement, ideas, etc. to help something get started:",
        "examples": [
          "Venture capital needs to be raised to prime the pump of startups, which are long on ideas but short on cash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "primed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone something that will prepare them for a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd been primed so I knew not to mention her son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover the surface of wood with a special paint before the main paint is put on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a bomb or gun ready to explode or fire",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "primer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of paint that you put on a surface before the main paint is put on:",
        "examples": [
          "It's best to use a coat of primer before the top coat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of make-up that you put on your face under other make-up to make it go on more smoothly and last longer:",
        "examples": [
          "Primers are used under foundation to keep your make-up in place for hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small book containing basic facts about a subject, used especially when you are beginning to learn about that subject",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a talk, experience, etc. that provides information from which you can learn:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I should give you a quick primer on the basic setup and cast of characters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a basic text for teaching something:",
        "examples": [
          "As a primer for Navaho thinking, this book is a good place to start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of paint put on a surface before putting on the main paint",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "priming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone something that will prepare them for a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd been primed so I knew not to mention her son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover the surface of wood with a special paint before the main paint is put on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a bomb or gun ready to explode or fire",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "primitive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to human society at a very early stage of development, with people living in a simple way without machines or a writing system:",
        "examples": [
          "Primitive races colonized these islands 2,000 years ago.",
          "primitive man",
          "The spiny anteater is a mammal, although a very primitive one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Primitive living conditions are basic, unpleasant, and uncomfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "Early settlers had to cope with very primitive living conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or typical of an early stage of development; not advanced or complicated in structure:",
        "examples": [
          "primitive art/tools",
          "The pioneers who settled the west had to cope with primitive living conditions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "primo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "excellent, or of the best type or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "For primo freshness there is no match to same-day caviar.",
          "In 1983 a year's tuition at a primo college was only ten thousand dollars.",
          "It is best to look online, where the primo deals are posted first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first main course (= part) of an Italian meal:",
        "examples": [
          "My primo was the portobello ravioli served with an amazing four-cheese sauce.",
          "A notable aspect of Italian meals is that the primo is usually a more filling dish such as risotto or pasta.",
          "The menu offers just five classic antipasti, four primi, four fish mains, and five meat dishes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main or upper part in a piece of music for two or more musicians:",
        "examples": [
          "Another performer often sings the primo while playing maracas.",
          "The piece includes a particularly full and complex primo part."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piano duet (= a piece played by two people) that is played on the upper half of the keyboard:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't know whether you should play the primo or secondo, ask your piano teacher for advice.",
          "Blake sat on the right side of the bench to play the primo part, and Tom sat next to him to play the secondo."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "primordial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing at or since the beginning of the world or the universe:",
        "examples": [
          "The planet Jupiter contains large amounts of the primordial gas and dust out of which the solar system was formed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "basic and connected with an early stage of development",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing at or since the beginning of the world or the universe:",
        "examples": [
          "primordial gases"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "primping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make small changes to your hair, make-up, clothes, etc. in order to look more attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Hollywood's finest are primping and preening in anticipation of the awards ceremony tonight.",
          "She primped her hair in front of the mirror."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prince": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an important male member of a royal family, especially a son or grandson of the king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "Prince Edward",
          "Prince Juan Carlos of Spain became king in 1975."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male ruler of a country, usually a small country:",
        "examples": [
          "Prince Albert II is the ruling prince of Monaco."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is excellent at something:",
        "examples": [
          "that prince of flautists, William Bennett"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a royal family, esp. a son of a king or queen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A prince is also a male ruler of a small country.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "princely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a surprisingly small amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "She acquired the painting at a jumble sale for the princely sum of 25p."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of money) very large in amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Advertisers pay a princely sum for prime-time commercials."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "princes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an important male member of a royal family, especially a son or grandson of the king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "Prince Edward",
          "Prince Juan Carlos of Spain became king in 1975."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male ruler of a country, usually a small country:",
        "examples": [
          "Prince Albert II is the ruling prince of Monaco."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is excellent at something:",
        "examples": [
          "that prince of flautists, William Bennett"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a royal family, esp. a son of a king or queen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A prince is also a male ruler of a small country.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "princess": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an important female member of a royal family, especially a daughter or granddaughter of a king and queen, or the wife of a prince:",
        "examples": [
          "Lady Diana Spencer became Princess Diana when she married Prince Charles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a royal family, esp. a daughter of a king or queen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A princess is also the wife of a prince.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "princesses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an important female member of a royal family, especially a daughter or granddaughter of a king and queen, or the wife of a prince:",
        "examples": [
          "Lady Diana Spencer became Princess Diana when she married Prince Charles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a royal family, esp. a daughter of a king or queen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A princess is also the wife of a prince.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "principal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "first in order of importance:",
        "examples": [
          "Iraq's principal export is oil.",
          "He was principal dancer at the Dance Theatre of Harlem.",
          "That was my principal reason for moving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person in charge of a school",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person in charge of a college or university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that someone has invested in a bank or lent to a person or organization so that they will receive interest on it from the bank, person, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "She lives off the interest and tries to keep the principal intact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "first in order of importance:",
        "examples": [
          "Iraq’s principal export is oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in charge of a school",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is lent, borrowed, or invested, apart from any additional money such as interest",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "first in order of importance:",
        "examples": [
          "Iraq's principal export is oil.",
          "Nigeria remains the country's principal economic partner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to an amount of money lent or borrowed, rather than to the interest paid on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares of these funds involve investment risk, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money lent or borrowed, rather than the interest paid on it:",
        "examples": [
          "She lives off the interest and tries to keep the principal intact.",
          "These bonds involve the risk that the issuing company may be unable to pay interest or repay principal.",
          "The money is secured by the borrower's home, which is sold after the borrower's death to pay off the interest and principal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is directly involved in an arrangement, agreement, etc., rather than someone acting for that person:",
        "examples": [
          "Once the principals sign the necessary papers the deal will be done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has legal responsibility for what a business or organization does:",
        "examples": [
          "I later became a principal at an investment banking firm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "principals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "first in order of importance:",
        "examples": [
          "Iraq's principal export is oil.",
          "He was principal dancer at the Dance Theatre of Harlem.",
          "That was my principal reason for moving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person in charge of a school",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person in charge of a college or university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that someone has invested in a bank or lent to a person or organization so that they will receive interest on it from the bank, person, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "She lives off the interest and tries to keep the principal intact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "first in order of importance:",
        "examples": [
          "Iraq’s principal export is oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in charge of a school",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is lent, borrowed, or invested, apart from any additional money such as interest",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "first in order of importance:",
        "examples": [
          "Iraq's principal export is oil.",
          "Nigeria remains the country's principal economic partner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to an amount of money lent or borrowed, rather than to the interest paid on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares of these funds involve investment risk, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money lent or borrowed, rather than the interest paid on it:",
        "examples": [
          "She lives off the interest and tries to keep the principal intact.",
          "These bonds involve the risk that the issuing company may be unable to pay interest or repay principal.",
          "The money is secured by the borrower's home, which is sold after the borrower's death to pay off the interest and principal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is directly involved in an arrangement, agreement, etc., rather than someone acting for that person:",
        "examples": [
          "Once the principals sign the necessary papers the deal will be done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has legal responsibility for what a business or organization does:",
        "examples": [
          "I later became a principal at an investment banking firm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "principle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a basic idea or rule that explains or controls how something happens or works:",
        "examples": [
          "the principles of the criminal justice system",
          "The country is run on socialist principles.",
          "The machine works according to the principle of electromagnetic conduction.",
          "The organization works on the principle that all members have the same rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you agree with or believe something in principle, you agree with the idea in general, although you might not support it in reality or in every situation:",
        "examples": [
          "In principle I agree with the idea, but in practice it's not always possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a moral rule or standard of good behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn't have any principles.",
          "He was a man of principle.",
          "Anyway, I can't deceive him - it's against all my principles.",
          "I never gamble, as a matter of principle (= because I believe it is wrong).",
          "She'd never ask to borrow money, on principle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a moral rule or standard of good behavior or fair dealing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] His guiding principle is that everyone should have equal access to high-quality health care.",
          "[ C ] He refused to compromise his principles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you believe or act on principle, you are following a personal standard of behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "On principle, I never eat meat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a basic truth that explains or controls how something happens or works:",
        "examples": [
          "the principles of Newtonian physics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who agrees to something in principle agrees with the idea, but may not agree with using the idea to bring about practical changes:",
        "examples": [
          "In principle I agree that mothers should spend as much time as possible with their young children, but it isn’t easy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a basic idea or rule that explains or controls how something happens or works:",
        "examples": [
          "a principle of sth Those who paid the most would be earning the most: it's a pretty basic principle of fair taxation.",
          "basic/fundamental/general principle The general principles of project management are much the same in the two cases.",
          "on the principle that The organization works on the principle that all members have the same rights.",
          "The country is run on socialist principles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a moral rule or standard of good behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "I never cheat a customer, as a matter of principle.",
          "She'd never ask to borrow money, on principle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you agree with or believe something in principle, you agree with the idea in general, although you might not agree with all the details or support it in every situation:",
        "examples": [
          "In principle, we support the merger, but we think the value is insufficient.",
          "The EU may also move to implement a ban on new investment, previously agreed in principle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something should happen in principle, it should happen in theory although it does not in fact always happen or has not yet happened:",
        "examples": [
          "In principle, bonuses ought to fall when conditions get tough. In practice, they don't."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "principled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "always behaving in an honest and moral way:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a very principled woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on moral rules:",
        "examples": [
          "The Church is taking a principled stand against the conflict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on principles, or (of a person) having good personal standards of behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "She was known among her colleagues as a principled professional."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "principles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a basic idea or rule that explains or controls how something happens or works:",
        "examples": [
          "the principles of the criminal justice system",
          "The country is run on socialist principles.",
          "The machine works according to the principle of electromagnetic conduction.",
          "The organization works on the principle that all members have the same rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you agree with or believe something in principle, you agree with the idea in general, although you might not support it in reality or in every situation:",
        "examples": [
          "In principle I agree with the idea, but in practice it's not always possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a moral rule or standard of good behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn't have any principles.",
          "He was a man of principle.",
          "Anyway, I can't deceive him - it's against all my principles.",
          "I never gamble, as a matter of principle (= because I believe it is wrong).",
          "She'd never ask to borrow money, on principle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a moral rule or standard of good behavior or fair dealing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] His guiding principle is that everyone should have equal access to high-quality health care.",
          "[ C ] He refused to compromise his principles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you believe or act on principle, you are following a personal standard of behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "On principle, I never eat meat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a basic truth that explains or controls how something happens or works:",
        "examples": [
          "the principles of Newtonian physics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who agrees to something in principle agrees with the idea, but may not agree with using the idea to bring about practical changes:",
        "examples": [
          "In principle I agree that mothers should spend as much time as possible with their young children, but it isn’t easy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a basic idea or rule that explains or controls how something happens or works:",
        "examples": [
          "a principle of sth Those who paid the most would be earning the most: it's a pretty basic principle of fair taxation.",
          "basic/fundamental/general principle The general principles of project management are much the same in the two cases.",
          "on the principle that The organization works on the principle that all members have the same rights.",
          "The country is run on socialist principles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a moral rule or standard of good behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "I never cheat a customer, as a matter of principle.",
          "She'd never ask to borrow money, on principle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you agree with or believe something in principle, you agree with the idea in general, although you might not agree with all the details or support it in every situation:",
        "examples": [
          "In principle, we support the merger, but we think the value is insufficient.",
          "The EU may also move to implement a ban on new investment, previously agreed in principle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something should happen in principle, it should happen in theory although it does not in fact always happen or has not yet happened:",
        "examples": [
          "In principle, bonuses ought to fall when conditions get tough. In practice, they don't."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "print": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "letters, numbers, or symbols that have been produced on paper by a machine using ink:",
        "examples": [
          "The title is in bold print.",
          "This novel is available in large print for readers with poor eyesight.",
          "The book was rushed into print (= was produced and published) as quickly as possible.",
          "The print quality (= the quality of the text produced) of the new laser printer is excellent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "newspapers, books, and magazines:",
        "examples": [
          "The debate is still raging, both in print and online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a book is in print, it is possible to buy a new copy of it, and if it is out of print, it is not now possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Is her work still in print?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a photographic copy of a painting, or a picture made by pressing paper onto a special surface covered in ink, or a single photograph from a film:",
        "examples": [
          "a print of Van Gogh's \"Sunflowers\"",
          "a signed Hockney print",
          "I had some prints made of the party photos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any type of pattern produced using ink on a piece of clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "a floral/paisley print"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "The burglar had left his prints all over the window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce writing or images on paper or other material with a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "The leaflets will be printed on recycled paper.",
          "I'm waiting for a document to print."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include a piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "Some newspapers still refuse to print certain swear words.",
          "They printed his letter in Tuesday's paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a newspaper, magazine, or book in large quantities:",
        "examples": [
          "20,000 copies of the novel will be printed in hardback."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write without joining the letters together:",
        "examples": [
          "Please print your name clearly below your signature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a photograph on paper:",
        "examples": [
          "Photographs are better if they are printed from the original negative."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a pattern on material or paper:",
        "examples": [
          "The designs are printed onto the fabric by hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put letters or images on paper or another material using a machine, or to produce books, magazines, newspapers, etc., in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper printed my letter to the editor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To print is also to write without joining the letters together:",
        "examples": [
          "Please print your name clearly below your signature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To print something out is to print text or images from a machine attached to a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Just print out the first two pages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single photograph made from film, or a photograph of a painting or other work of art:",
        "examples": [
          "We made extra prints of the baby to send out with the birth announcement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A print is also a picture made by pressing paper or other material against a special surface covered with ink:",
        "examples": [
          "woodcut prints"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pattern produced on a piece of cloth, or cloth having such a pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "a print dress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark left on a surface where something has been pressed on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog left prints all over the kitchen floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A print is also a fingerprint.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "text or images that are produced on paper or other material by printing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is in print, it is published and available to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "Is the book still in print?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a book is out of print, it is no longer available from a publisher:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m afraid you can’t get that book – it’s out of print."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce writing or images on paper or other material with a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "print sth on sth The leaflets will be printed on recycled paper.",
          "I'm waiting for the document to print.",
          "I had some business cards printed.",
          "Words found in the glossary are printed in bold the first time they appear in the prospectus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include a piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "No one was willing to print the story without identifying its source.",
          "The article was printed in Tuesday's paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a newspaper, magazine, or book in large quantities:",
        "examples": [
          "20,000 copies of the novel will be printed in hardback."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write without joining the letters together:",
        "examples": [
          "Please print your name clearly below your signature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "letters, numbers, words, or symbols that have been produced on paper by a machine using ink:",
        "examples": [
          "The report is being published both in print and online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "newspapers, books, and magazines:",
        "examples": [
          "Television, radio, and print are inundated with advertisements for Web sites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a book is in print, it is possible to buy a new copy of it, and if it is out of print, it is not now possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Is her work still in print?",
          "That book has been out of print for years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "printed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "information in the form of books, newspapers, and magazines:",
        "examples": [
          "Children who watch TV all the time have no real interest in the printed word."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "printed information or copies of documents have been printed out on paper:",
        "examples": [
          "printed and electronic media",
          "printed materials/publications",
          "You can request a printed copy of the document by mail or email.",
          "The report is available in printed form/format or as a PDF download."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information or entertainment that is available in the form of newspapers, magazines, or books, rather than on the internet, DVDs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "More and more publishers are looking at electronic alternatives to the printed page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of newspapers, magazines, or books as a source of information or entertainment, rather than the internet, films, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people believe e-books are reducing the popularity of the printed word."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "printer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine that is connected to a computer and prints onto paper using ink:",
        "examples": [
          "a bubblejet/dot matrix/laser printer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to print books, newspapers, and magazines",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine connected to a computer that prints onto paper using ink:",
        "examples": [
          "a laser printer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A printer is also a person whose job is to print material.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment used for printing documents and images, that is connected to a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "a color/high-speed printer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company whose job is to print books, newspapers, or other documents:",
        "examples": [
          "We are a commercial printer offering pre-press, printing, and bindery services.",
          "The book is now at the printers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "printing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity or business of producing writing or images on paper or other material with a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "She runs her own printing business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of copies of a book that the publisher has produced:",
        "examples": [
          "The publishers produced a first printing of 2,500."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or business of producing printed material",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A printing is the number of copies of a book printed at one time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The first printing will be 25,000 copies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or business of producing writing and images on paper or other material with a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "All information is correct at the time of printing.",
          "We import large quantities of paper for the printing of textbooks.",
          "colour/digital printing",
          "a printing business/firm/plant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of copies of a particular book, newspaper, etc. that are produced at one time:",
        "examples": [
          "a printing of 10/600/75,000, etc. copies Her latest novel has been published in a printing of 500,000 copies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prints": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the pattern of curved lines on the end of a finger or thumb that is different in every person, or a mark left by this pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "His fingerprints were all over the gun.",
          "take fingerprints The police have taken fingerprints from every man in the neighbourhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark left by dirt or oil from someone's finger on a clean surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record the pattern of someone's fingerprints:",
        "examples": [
          "We would like to fingerprint every one of your employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mark left by the pattern of curved lines on the end of a finger or thumb",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "prior": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening before something else, or before a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "The course required no prior knowledge of Spanish.",
          "They had to refuse the dinner invitation because of a prior engagement (= something already planned for that time)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "before a particular time or event:",
        "examples": [
          "the weeks prior to her death"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more important:",
        "examples": [
          "Mothers with young children have a prior claim on funds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is in charge of a priory or who is second in charge of an abbey",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming before in time, order, or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "She denied prior knowledge of the meeting.",
          "Passengers may board the plane twenty minutes prior to (= before) departure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening before something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Operating earnings were $71 million, compared with a loss of $111 million in the prior year.",
          "Board members denied any prior knowledge of an executive compensation agreement.",
          "prior agreement/approval/consent",
          "Do not publish these figures without prior authorization from the Board.",
          "Applicants should have prior experience of the pharmaceutical sector.",
          "give/receive prior notice (of sth) According to the law, the finance ministry should have been given prior notice, which it did not get."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "before something else:",
        "examples": [
          "It is vital that boards, management, and shareholders fully appreciate the risks and rewards prior to any merger.",
          "She was vice president of business operations for three years prior to becoming commissioner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "priorities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is very important and must be dealt with before other things:",
        "examples": [
          "The management did not seem to consider office safety a priority.",
          "My first/top priority is to find somewhere to live.",
          "You have to learn to get your priorities right/straight (= decide which are the most important jobs or problems and deal with them first).",
          "Repairing the plumbing is a priority task (= more important than other jobs).",
          "Banks normally give priority to large businesses when deciding on loans (= they deal with them first because they consider them most important).",
          "Official business requirements obviously take/have priority over personal requests (= official business matters will be dealt with first)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is considered more important than other matters:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The president vowed to make education one of his top priorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something takes priority over something else, it is more important:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Getting fresh water and food to the flood victims takes priority over dealing with their insurance claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you do or deal with first because it is more important or urgent than other things:",
        "examples": [
          "The company focuses on business priorities that make a difference: intense commitment to customer service and maintaining low costs.",
          "strategic/corporate priorities",
          "spending/financial/investment priorities",
          "a top/number one/first priority For the Internal Revenue Service, protection of taxpayers' data is a top priority.",
          "a high/clear priority Regulators, both globally and locally, need to define clearer priorities.",
          "sb's priority is to do sth At the moment, our priority is to recruit high-calibre employees to supplement the existing staff.",
          "make sth a priority Union representatives are anxious to make healthcare benefits a priority for their workers over the next few months.",
          "identify/set/establish priorities The bank's board of directors was criticized for failing to set priorities.",
          "a list/set of priorities Tackling the issue of World debt relief will be high on the list of priorities at next week's summit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state or fact of being the most important job or aim, compared to other jobs or aims:",
        "examples": [
          "high/low/top priority Euro MPs are now demanding higher priority for climate change policy.",
          "take/have/get priority (over sth) Under certain circumstances, there may be special requirements that take priority over all others.",
          "give sth priority/give priority to sth Both countries have given priority to corporate investment.",
          "a priority area/sector Products across twelve priority sectors are now being traded freely between member states."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prioritize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to decide which of a group of things are the most important so that you can deal with them first:",
        "examples": [
          "You must learn to prioritize your work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange in order of importance so that you can deal with the most important things before the others:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] You have to prioritize in this job because you can’t do everything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide which of a number of different jobs or tasks are most important or urgent and deal with them first:",
        "examples": [
          "Having a good grasp of the issues and knowing how to prioritize are essential when it comes to decision-making.",
          "In the aftermath of the hurricane, the administration had to decide how the rebuilding of shattered public infrastructure would be prioritized."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "priority": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is very important and must be dealt with before other things:",
        "examples": [
          "The management did not seem to consider office safety a priority.",
          "My first/top priority is to find somewhere to live.",
          "You have to learn to get your priorities right/straight (= decide which are the most important jobs or problems and deal with them first).",
          "Repairing the plumbing is a priority task (= more important than other jobs).",
          "Banks normally give priority to large businesses when deciding on loans (= they deal with them first because they consider them most important).",
          "Official business requirements obviously take/have priority over personal requests (= official business matters will be dealt with first)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is considered more important than other matters:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The president vowed to make education one of his top priorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something takes priority over something else, it is more important:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Getting fresh water and food to the flood victims takes priority over dealing with their insurance claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you do or deal with first because it is more important or urgent than other things:",
        "examples": [
          "The company focuses on business priorities that make a difference: intense commitment to customer service and maintaining low costs.",
          "strategic/corporate priorities",
          "spending/financial/investment priorities",
          "a top/number one/first priority For the Internal Revenue Service, protection of taxpayers' data is a top priority.",
          "a high/clear priority Regulators, both globally and locally, need to define clearer priorities.",
          "sb's priority is to do sth At the moment, our priority is to recruit high-calibre employees to supplement the existing staff.",
          "make sth a priority Union representatives are anxious to make healthcare benefits a priority for their workers over the next few months.",
          "identify/set/establish priorities The bank's board of directors was criticized for failing to set priorities.",
          "a list/set of priorities Tackling the issue of World debt relief will be high on the list of priorities at next week's summit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state or fact of being the most important job or aim, compared to other jobs or aims:",
        "examples": [
          "high/low/top priority Euro MPs are now demanding higher priority for climate change policy.",
          "take/have/get priority (over sth) Under certain circumstances, there may be special requirements that take priority over all others.",
          "give sth priority/give priority to sth Both countries have given priority to corporate investment.",
          "a priority area/sector Products across twelve priority sectors are now being traded freely between member states."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "priors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening before something else, or before a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "The course required no prior knowledge of Spanish.",
          "They had to refuse the dinner invitation because of a prior engagement (= something already planned for that time)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "before a particular time or event:",
        "examples": [
          "the weeks prior to her death"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more important:",
        "examples": [
          "Mothers with young children have a prior claim on funds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is in charge of a priory or who is second in charge of an abbey",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming before in time, order, or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "She denied prior knowledge of the meeting.",
          "Passengers may board the plane twenty minutes prior to (= before) departure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening before something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Operating earnings were $71 million, compared with a loss of $111 million in the prior year.",
          "Board members denied any prior knowledge of an executive compensation agreement.",
          "prior agreement/approval/consent",
          "Do not publish these figures without prior authorization from the Board.",
          "Applicants should have prior experience of the pharmaceutical sector.",
          "give/receive prior notice (of sth) According to the law, the finance ministry should have been given prior notice, which it did not get."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "before something else:",
        "examples": [
          "It is vital that boards, management, and shareholders fully appreciate the risks and rewards prior to any merger.",
          "She was vice president of business operations for three years prior to becoming commissioner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a solid shape with flat sides and two ends that are the same shape :",
        "examples": [
          "Snow crystals come in a relatively small number of basic shapes, including prisms, columns, stars, cups, plates, bullets, and needles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a transparent glass or plastic object that separates white light that passes through it into different colours:",
        "examples": [
          "Newton split white light into its spectrum of colours by beaming it through a prism.",
          "This vision consists of luminous, bright, flickering colours of the spectrum, like a prism catching light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that affects the way you think about something :",
        "examples": [
          "It features four retired people who look back on their lives through the prism of their dancing.",
          "Ideology isn't the ideal prism to evaluate the Obama presidency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a transparent object, often glass, that separates white light into different colors",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "prison": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building where criminals are forced to live as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "Conditions in the prison are said to be appalling.",
          "He's spent a lot of time in prison.",
          "She went to/was sent to prison for six months.",
          "It was a maximum-security prison (= intended to be especially difficult to escape from).",
          "They should put him in prison and throw away the key!",
          "a prison cell/sentence/guard"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of keeping people in prisons:",
        "examples": [
          "the prison system",
          "Do you think prison works?",
          "Prison (= the time he had spent in prison) hadn't changed him at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation or relationship from which it is difficult to escape:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt that her marriage had become a prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where criminals are kept as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He was sent to prison for life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prisoner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is kept in prison as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "Prisoners climbed onto the prison roof to protest the conditions inside the prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch and guard someone so that they cannot escape:",
        "examples": [
          "Of 10,000 troops, 7,000 were killed, wounded, or taken prisoner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is kept in prison as punishment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A prisoner is also someone who is under the control of someone else and not physically free:",
        "examples": [
          "Two security guards were held/taken prisoner during the robbery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prisoners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is kept in prison as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "Prisoners climbed onto the prison roof to protest the conditions inside the prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch and guard someone so that they cannot escape:",
        "examples": [
          "Of 10,000 troops, 7,000 were killed, wounded, or taken prisoner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is kept in prison as punishment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A prisoner is also someone who is under the control of someone else and not physically free:",
        "examples": [
          "Two security guards were held/taken prisoner during the robbery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prisons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building where criminals are forced to live as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "Conditions in the prison are said to be appalling.",
          "He's spent a lot of time in prison.",
          "She went to/was sent to prison for six months.",
          "It was a maximum-security prison (= intended to be especially difficult to escape from).",
          "They should put him in prison and throw away the key!",
          "a prison cell/sentence/guard"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of keeping people in prisons:",
        "examples": [
          "the prison system",
          "Do you think prison works?",
          "Prison (= the time he had spent in prison) hadn't changed him at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation or relationship from which it is difficult to escape:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt that her marriage had become a prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building where criminals are kept as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He was sent to prison for life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pristine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "new or almost new, and in very good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "pristine new offices",
          "Washing machine for sale - only two months old and in pristine condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "original and pure; not spoiled or worn from use:",
        "examples": [
          "The car seemed to be in pristine condition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "privacy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone's right to keep their personal matters and relationships secret:",
        "examples": [
          "The new law is designed to protect people's privacy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being alone:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate sharing a bedroom - I never get any privacy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being alone, or the right to keep one’s personal matters and relationships secret:",
        "examples": [
          "A fence would give us more privacy in the backyard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right that someone has to keep their personal life or personal information secret or known only to a small group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Among the three industries studied, concerns about privacy and security of data were highest in the financial sector.",
          "Security and privacy issues relating to online trading still represent the most significant barrier to e-commerce.",
          "Despite recent lawsuits upholding rights to privacy, the media show little willingness to keep their distance.",
          "consumer/customer/patient privacy",
          "data/online/internet privacy",
          "privacy laws/policies/rights",
          "privacy concerns/issues/protections",
          "an invasion/violation of privacy Campaigners have protested that the release of sensitive medical information is an invasion of privacy.",
          "invade/breach/violate sb's privacy According to customers, the company was using underhand tactics in order to invade their privacy.",
          "protect/safeguard/respect sb's privacy She donated $650,000 to the party through intermediaries in order to protect her privacy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "private": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "only for one person or group and not for everyone:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a small office that is used for private discussions.",
          "I caught him looking through my private papers.",
          "The sign on the gate said \"Private Property - No Trespassing!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Private activities involve personal matters or relationships and are not related to your work:",
        "examples": [
          "Apparently in interviews he refuses to talk about his private life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Private thoughts and opinions are secret and not discussed with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Although I support the project in public, my private opinion is that it will fail.",
          "This is a private matter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A private place is quiet and has no other people to see or hear you:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there somewhere private where we can talk?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A private person does not like to talk about their personal feelings and thoughts:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a very private person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you talk to someone or do something in private, you do it without other people being present:",
        "examples": [
          "Jamie wants to speak to me in private."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "controlled or paid for by a person or company and not by the government:",
        "examples": [
          "private education/healthcare",
          "a private doctor/dentist",
          "Banks should be supporting small private businesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier of the lowest rank in an army:",
        "examples": [
          "Private Murray/Sam Murray",
          "[ as form of address ] You're dismissed, Private."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for the use of or belonging to one particular person or group only, or not shared or available to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The sign on the gate said \"Private Property – Keep Out.\"",
          "Let’s go somewhere private so we can talk freely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something in private, you do it without other people present:",
        "examples": [
          "I asked if I could talk to her in private."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or managed by a person or independent company rather than the government:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor visited Ireland as a private citizen (= not as an official)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in the military of the lowest rank, below a corporal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a company with shares that are not traded on a stock market:",
        "examples": [
          "EM.TV is a private family-owned company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "owned or controlled by one person or company, rather than by a government:",
        "examples": [
          "Much of the funding for this type of investment comes from public, rather than private, sources.",
          "We need to review public and private interests in order to balance them carefully.",
          "The center has about 85 employees supported by private money from grants and donations.",
          "private health insurance",
          "private agencies/institutions/hospitals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "private employees, investors, etc. act for themselves, rather than for a government or company:",
        "examples": [
          "private buyers/investors",
          "a private contractor/developer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "only offered to particular people or organizations to buy and not offered to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "The property was sold by private treaty.",
          "a private sale"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended only for the use of one person or group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "a private jet",
          "a private club"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving only a small group of people and kept secret:",
        "examples": [
          "Senior group executives are reported to be in private talks regarding a possible merger.",
          "a private agreement/conversation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with your personal life, rather than your job:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees are asked to keep private emails/phone calls to a minimum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company whose shares are traded on a stock market goes private, the owners buy the shares back from other shareholders in order to take control of the company themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "The Canadian utility company is well on its way to going private through a $22 billion management-led buyout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an organization that is owned by the government goes private, it is sold to investors:",
        "examples": [
          "The satellite company was bought by its current owners for $3.1 billion in cash after going private and shedding its intergovernmental ownership."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay for your own medical treatment, rather than using treatment provided by the National Health Service:",
        "examples": [
          "People who cannot find an NHS dentist are already going private and insurers are keen to fill in gaps in their finances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is done in private is done secretly and only involves a small group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Negotiations are underway in private."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "owned or controlled by one person or company, rather than by a government:",
        "examples": [
          "The transaction would put control of a key service in private hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "owned by one person, rather than by an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Two original copies of the manuscript are still in private hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take control of a company or organization whose shares are traded on a stock market by buying the shares back from other shareholders:",
        "examples": [
          "Two of the world's richest men combined to take the upmarket hotel chain private in a $1.95bn deal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "privately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in secret, or with only one or two other people present:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke privately with the manager.",
          "Despite his public support, privately (= secretly) he was worried."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "by a person or company and not by the government:",
        "examples": [
          "a privately owned business"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not said or done officially or publicly:",
        "examples": [
          "say/acknowledge/admit privately Officials privately admitted that the data was unreliable.",
          "speak/meet privately (with sb) He met privately with his administrative team late in the day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "owned or financed by a company or group of people, rather than by the government:",
        "examples": [
          "privately run/operated/managed.",
          "privately funded projects"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "privates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "polite word for sexual organs:",
        "examples": [
          "He grabbed a towel to cover his private parts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's sexual organs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "privatize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a government privatizes an industry, company, or service that it owns and controls, it sells it so that it becomes privately owned and controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought shares in British Gas when it was privatized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an industry, company, or service) to change from being owned by a government to being owned and controlled independently",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if the government privatizes companies and organizations that it owns, it sells them to private investors:",
        "examples": [
          "The conglomerate calls itself the world's largest water company and has been a pioneer in the trend toward privatizing government water services."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "privatized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a government privatizes an industry, company, or service that it owns and controls, it sells it so that it becomes privately owned and controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought shares in British Gas when it was privatized."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "privilege": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because of their position or because they are rich:",
        "examples": [
          "Healthcare should be a right, not a privilege.",
          "Senior management enjoy certain privileges, such as company cars and health insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity to do something special or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "I had the privilege of interviewing Picasso in the 1960s.",
          "It was a real privilege to meet her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which people who are rich, come from a high social class, or belong to a particular race or gender have more advantages in society than people who do not belong to these groups:",
        "examples": [
          "a life of privilege",
          "My thesis examines the role of societal privilege in the maintenance of health disparities.",
          "Some men will even resort to violence to try to enforce and protect their male privilege."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the special right that some people in authority have that allows them to do or say things that other people are not allowed to:",
        "examples": [
          "diplomatic/parliamentary privilege"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an advantage to one person or group of people and not to others:",
        "examples": [
          "Since colonization, the country has a history of privileging people who have white skin.",
          "Family endowments were nearly all male-centric, privileging men and their descendants over female lines of descent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something more importance than other things:",
        "examples": [
          "The new exhibition privileged industry over agriculture.",
          "They do not privilege one approach over the other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special advantage or authority possessed by a particular person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] As a senior executive, you will enjoy certain privileges.",
          "[ C ] I had the privilege (= the honor) of interviewing the prime minister of Canada."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a right or advantage that only a small number of people have:",
        "examples": [
          "At the moment, it tends to be managers or technology-related workers who work from home - it's seen as something of a privilege for trusted employees.",
          "With power and privilege comes responsibility.",
          "be a privilege doing/to do sth It's been a pleasure and a privilege to work with you all.",
          "have the privilege of doing sth I had the privilege of studying at one of the country's leading business schools.",
          "for the privilege of doing sth Advertisers often subsidize entire TV productions or movie marketing campaigns for the privilege of featuring their brands.",
          "enjoy/earn a privilege It is possible that the company will one day command a premium rating, but the market clearly believes it has to earn that privilege."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "legal protection that a person or a group has because of their position within a society, for example the right to keep particular discussions, etc. private:",
        "examples": [
          "the attorney-client privilege",
          "Executive privilege means that certain documents will not have to be disclosed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "privileged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a privilege:",
        "examples": [
          "As an ambassador, she enjoys a very privileged status.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I have been privileged to work with the pioneers of silicon technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Priviledged information is secret and does not have to be given even in a law court.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing a special advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "As an old friend of the president, he enjoys privileged status."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law Information that is privileged is secret:",
        "examples": [
          "A person’s medical history is privileged information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having special rights or advantages that only a small number of people have:",
        "examples": [
          "Shareholders may have privileged access to important information.",
          "Those joining the privileged few at the top of the firm have been responsible for some of the company's greatest successes.",
          "be/feel privileged to do/have done sth I feel privileged to have had such a long and interesting career.",
          "a privileged position/background/upbringing"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "privileges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because of their position or because they are rich:",
        "examples": [
          "Healthcare should be a right, not a privilege.",
          "Senior management enjoy certain privileges, such as company cars and health insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity to do something special or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "I had the privilege of interviewing Picasso in the 1960s.",
          "It was a real privilege to meet her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which people who are rich, come from a high social class, or belong to a particular race or gender have more advantages in society than people who do not belong to these groups:",
        "examples": [
          "a life of privilege",
          "My thesis examines the role of societal privilege in the maintenance of health disparities.",
          "Some men will even resort to violence to try to enforce and protect their male privilege."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the special right that some people in authority have that allows them to do or say things that other people are not allowed to:",
        "examples": [
          "diplomatic/parliamentary privilege"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an advantage to one person or group of people and not to others:",
        "examples": [
          "Since colonization, the country has a history of privileging people who have white skin.",
          "Family endowments were nearly all male-centric, privileging men and their descendants over female lines of descent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something more importance than other things:",
        "examples": [
          "The new exhibition privileged industry over agriculture.",
          "They do not privilege one approach over the other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special advantage or authority possessed by a particular person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] As a senior executive, you will enjoy certain privileges.",
          "[ C ] I had the privilege (= the honor) of interviewing the prime minister of Canada."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a right or advantage that only a small number of people have:",
        "examples": [
          "At the moment, it tends to be managers or technology-related workers who work from home - it's seen as something of a privilege for trusted employees.",
          "With power and privilege comes responsibility.",
          "be a privilege doing/to do sth It's been a pleasure and a privilege to work with you all.",
          "have the privilege of doing sth I had the privilege of studying at one of the country's leading business schools.",
          "for the privilege of doing sth Advertisers often subsidize entire TV productions or movie marketing campaigns for the privilege of featuring their brands.",
          "enjoy/earn a privilege It is possible that the company will one day command a premium rating, but the market clearly believes it has to earn that privilege."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "legal protection that a person or a group has because of their position within a society, for example the right to keep particular discussions, etc. private:",
        "examples": [
          "the attorney-client privilege",
          "Executive privilege means that certain documents will not have to be disclosed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "privy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be told information that is not told to many people:",
        "examples": [
          "I was never privy to conversations between top management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a toilet, especially in a very small building in the garden of a house",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having secret knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "Only top management was privy to (= knew about) the proposed merger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something valuable, such as an amount of money, that is given to someone who succeeds in a competition or game or that is given to someone as a reward for doing very good work:",
        "examples": [
          "The critics' prize for best film was won by Marc Abbott for \"Belly Laugh\".",
          "I won a prize in the raffle.",
          "The first (= main) prize is a week for two in Miami.",
          "The prize money for winning Wimbledon has been increased by 12.5 per cent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something important and valuable that is difficult to achieve or get:",
        "examples": [
          "The prize would be her hand in marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that someone or something is very valuable or important:",
        "examples": [
          "In parts of Asia this plant is prized for its medicinal qualities.",
          "I prize that intimacy above everything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use force to lift something off something else, for example by pressing a tool against a fixed point; to separate things using force:",
        "examples": [
          "I prized the lid off with a spoon.",
          "The window had been prized open with a jemmy.",
          "She couldn't prize his fingers apart to get the key."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A prize animal, flower, or vegetable is one that has won or deserves to win a prize in a competition because it is of very good quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a prize bull",
          "a prize marrow"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is a very good or important example of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "prize assets",
          "Some prize idiot (= extremely foolish person) forgot to lock the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reward for victory in a competition or game:",
        "examples": [
          "David won first prize in the school science fair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "given as a prize, or having won or deserving to win a prize:",
        "examples": [
          "prize money"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to value greatly:",
        "examples": [
          "The Japanese prize personal relationships in doing business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A prized possession is one that is very important to you.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as an amount of money that is given to a person or organization that wins a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The promotion, launched on a national breakfast show, involves a competition with a daily prize of $10,000.",
          "A new sponsor has been found to put up the prize money.",
          "Cash prizes are awarded to winners and runners-up with the Student Journalist of the Year offered a paid summer placement.",
          "a $100,000/£70,000, etc. prize More than a dozen young interior designers are fighting for the $150,000 prize.",
          "win/get/share a prize Loan sharks sometimes use tactics which include sending letters to home-owners telling them they've won a prize and urging them to get in touch.",
          "award/offer/present a prize Each award category offers prizes for small, medium, and large businesses.",
          "top/big/major prize Several small businesses in the area are challenging for the top prize in the Entrepreneur Award scheme.",
          "first/second/third prize She won first prize in a literary competition and has just had her first book published.",
          "a prize for sth The London-based agency has been awarded several prizes for its original and creative advertising campaigns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something valuable that people want very much to have:",
        "examples": [
          "The huge export order is an important prize to be won."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good enough to get a prize:",
        "examples": [
          "He had won awards for his prize ranch animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the most valuable or most important example of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "prize asset/possession The group plans to sell off its prize asset, a Russian oil company, at a knockdown price."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "considered valuable and important:",
        "examples": [
          "The 1961 vintage is highly prized among wine connoisseurs.",
          "Her photograph is among my most prized possessions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considered to be very valuable and important:",
        "examples": [
          "The network owns two of the country's most prized TV franchises.",
          "Their £1.5 million property is located in a highly prized residential area.",
          "prized assets/commodities/resources",
          "prized clients/recruits"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prizes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an international prize given each year for achievements in literature, physics, chemistry, medicine, economics, and world peace",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pro": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an advantage to or a reason for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the big pros of living in Madrid is the night life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who plays a sport as a job rather than as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis pro",
          "a pro golfer",
          "If he wants to make some real money, he should go pro.",
          "Lowry, 22, turned pro in May."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the advantages and disadvantages of something, especially something that you are considering doing:",
        "examples": [
          "We're just weighing up the pros and cons of moving to a bigger house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "supporting or agreeing with something:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you pro or anti the new bill (= do you support it or are you against it)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving people who play a sport as a job rather than as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "The reigning champ has his fourth pro fight on Friday.",
          "The country relies heavily on foreign players to stock its pro soccer teams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "supporting or approving of something:",
        "examples": [
          "pro-American",
          "pro-democracy demonstrations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who receives money for playing a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis pro"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pro is also someone who is very good at something:",
        "examples": [
          "Debbie is a real pro at arranging flowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage or a reason for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "I made a list of all the pros and cons (= advantages and disadvantages) of each school before I made my decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "supporting or approving of something:",
        "examples": [
          "pro-American"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "supporting or approving of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Traditionally, the Republican Party is perceived to be more pro-business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage or reason for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to weigh up the pros and cons of outsourcing the work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "professional noun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "proactive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies are going to have to be more proactive about environmental management.",
          "a proactive approach/role"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intending or intended to produce a good result or avoid a problem, rather than waiting until there is a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The agency decided to take a proactive approach to better serve its clients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "taking action to make changes yourself rather than reacting to things that happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Making senior executives more accountable will also make them more proactive.",
          "a proactive approach/role/stance",
          "proactive measures/policies/proposals",
          "proactive in doing sth The insurance industry should be more proactive in dealing with the increasing problem of insurance fraud.",
          "proactive about sth \"Employees need to be proactive about their workplace rights,\" said one union official."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "probability": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the level of possibility of something happening or being true:",
        "examples": [
          "What is the probability of winning?",
          "The probability of getting all the answers correct is about one in ten.",
          "There's a high/strong probability (that) (= it is very likely that) she'll be here.",
          "Until yesterday, the project was just a possibility, but now it has become a real probability (= it is likely to happen)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean that something is very likely:",
        "examples": [
          "She will, in all probability, have left before we arrive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number that represents how likely it is that a particular thing will happen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Probability is the study of the mathematics of calculating the likelihood that particular events will happen.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the likelihood of something happening or being true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There’s a higher probability of now having a state income tax (= the tax is more likely now).",
          "In all probability he would never see her again (= very likely he would not see her again)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level of possibility that something will happen or is true:",
        "examples": [
          "high/low/strong probability There is a strong probability that the country will fall into recession again.",
          "probability of sth Spam filters calculate the probability of a message being spam.",
          "assess/calculate/estimate the probabilities They also estimated the probabilities of dividend increases and decreases under certain circumstances."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "probable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "likely to be true or likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The probable cause of death was heart failure.",
          "An election in June seems increasingly probable.",
          "[ + that ] It is probable that share prices will fall even more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to be true or likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor said that the most probable cause of death was heart failure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "probate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the legal process of deciding if a person's will has been made correctly and if the information it contains is correct:",
        "examples": [
          "Before probate can be granted, all business assets have to be identified and valued."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tax paid on money or property you have received from someone who has died",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove that a person's will has been made correctly and that the information it contains is correct",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of managing the property, money, etc. of someone who has died and giving it to the beneficiaries (= people who should receive it):",
        "examples": [
          "Unlike a will, a living trust generally does not have to go through probate.",
          "Statewide, 11,605 probate cases were filed last year, three-fourths of them involving estates where no will was left.",
          "grant/obtain probate",
          "a probate court/judge/lawyer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, to go to court to receive the authority to manage the property, money, etc. of someone who has died and give it to the beneficiaries:",
        "examples": [
          "probate a will/an estate"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "probation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when a criminal must behave well and not commit any more crimes in order to avoid being sent to prison:",
        "examples": [
          "He was fined and given two years' probation.",
          "The judge put him on probation for two years.",
          "He served a year in prison and was then let out on probation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time at the start of a new job when you are watched and tested to see if you are suitable for the job:",
        "examples": [
          "a period of probation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which a student who has not performed well must continue to have a particular grade point average in order to stay in school:",
        "examples": [
          "Gene's on probation this semester."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period during which a person’s behavior or performance on a job or in a school is watched closely to see whether the person does well enough to stay:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m on probation this semester, so I’ve really got to study hard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Probation for criminals is the condition of being allowed freedom if they commit no more crimes and follow certain rules.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period during which a new employee is watched closely to see if they are suitable for their job:",
        "examples": [
          "Many organizations operate a three-month probation period before making a position permanent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period during which a company, an employee, etc. is given a chance to improve their work or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "place/put sb on probation He was put on probation and disciplined for lying about his expenses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a criminal is allowed to stay out of prison if they do not commit any more crimes and follow particular rules:",
        "examples": [
          "get/be given/receive probation He pleaded guilty to resisting arrest and was given probation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "probationary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a period of time when a criminal must behave well and not commit any more crimes in order to avoid being sent to prison:",
        "examples": [
          "A probationary sentence would be appropriate in this case.",
          "The offenders are allowed to apply for probationary release.",
          "He was given a probational sentence of two years for assault."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a period of time when you are new to a job or activity and are being watched and tested to see if you are suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "New staff have a probationary period of fourteen weeks before their contract is made permanent.",
          "Probationary employees still have certain rights.",
          "The visa will give probationary status to illegal immigrants before they become eligible to apply for green cards.",
          "After the law changed, the probational aliens were able to apply for a visa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the period during which a new employee is being watched closely to see if they are suitable for their job :",
        "examples": [
          "The administration will more closely scrutinize teachers during the three-year probationary period before tenure.",
          "State officials say as a probationary employee, he has no rights to appeal against the firing.",
          "Schools must give probationary teachers 60 days notice before the end of the school year if their contract is not going to be renewed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the situation in which a criminal is allowed to stay out of prison if they follow particular rules and do not commit another crime :",
        "examples": [
          "He is serving a five-year probationary sentence following a 2010 conviction for perjury."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "probe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to try to discover information that other people do not want you to know, by asking questions carefully and not directly:",
        "examples": [
          "The interviewer probed deep into her private life.",
          "Detectives questioned him for hours, probing for any inconsistencies in his story.",
          "The article probes (= tries to describe and explain) the mysteries of nationalism in modern Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine something with a tool, especially in order to find something that is hidden:",
        "examples": [
          "They probed in/into the mud with a special drill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to discover information by asking a lot of questions:",
        "examples": [
          "an FBI probe into corruption",
          "a Justice Department probe into the Democrats' fund raising"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin metal tool used by doctors to examine inside someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that is put inside something to test or record information",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search into or examine something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Investigators are probing into new evidence in the case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To probe something with a tool is to examine it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Using a special instrument, the doctor probed the wound for the bullet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a careful and detailed examination:",
        "examples": [
          "The probe explored allegations of corruption in the police department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A probe is also a long, thin tool used by doctors in medical examinations or operations.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of asking questions and examining facts in a situation, often in order to discover information that someone may be hiding:",
        "examples": [
          "corruption/criminal/federal probe Alarm bells rang around the City after the investment bank revealed it had widened its accounting probes.",
          "a probe into sth The fund manager was arrested following a probe into alleged corruption.",
          "launch/conduct/open a probe The Swiss Banking Commission is conducting a probe into possible insider dealing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to discover information about a situation by asking questions and examining facts:",
        "examples": [
          "probe into sth High-end investors began to probe into the fund's performance and demanded better returns.",
          "He says the problems prompted him as a journalist to probe deeper, even after the issues disappeared from the media."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "probes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to try to discover information that other people do not want you to know, by asking questions carefully and not directly:",
        "examples": [
          "The interviewer probed deep into her private life.",
          "Detectives questioned him for hours, probing for any inconsistencies in his story.",
          "The article probes (= tries to describe and explain) the mysteries of nationalism in modern Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine something with a tool, especially in order to find something that is hidden:",
        "examples": [
          "They probed in/into the mud with a special drill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to discover information by asking a lot of questions:",
        "examples": [
          "an FBI probe into corruption",
          "a Justice Department probe into the Democrats' fund raising"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin metal tool used by doctors to examine inside someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that is put inside something to test or record information",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search into or examine something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Investigators are probing into new evidence in the case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To probe something with a tool is to examine it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Using a special instrument, the doctor probed the wound for the bullet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a careful and detailed examination:",
        "examples": [
          "The probe explored allegations of corruption in the police department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A probe is also a long, thin tool used by doctors in medical examinations or operations.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of asking questions and examining facts in a situation, often in order to discover information that someone may be hiding:",
        "examples": [
          "corruption/criminal/federal probe Alarm bells rang around the City after the investment bank revealed it had widened its accounting probes.",
          "a probe into sth The fund manager was arrested following a probe into alleged corruption.",
          "launch/conduct/open a probe The Swiss Banking Commission is conducting a probe into possible insider dealing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to discover information about a situation by asking questions and examining facts:",
        "examples": [
          "probe into sth High-end investors began to probe into the fund's performance and demanded better returns.",
          "He says the problems prompted him as a journalist to probe deeper, even after the issues disappeared from the media."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "probing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "intended to get information:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked me a few probing questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a question) difficult to answer without telling the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "probing questions"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "problematic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "full of problems or difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "Getting everyone there on time might prove problematic.",
          "They made an already problematic situation far worse.",
          "Younger workers are often seen as problematic for employers: disloyal and easily bored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not certain, or wrong in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "It is problematic whether his comments were meant to be taken seriously or not.",
          "She makes some problematic assumptions.",
          "It is ethically problematic to film people who do not have the capacity to give consent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "offensive or harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "Please report any problematic content on this page.",
          "The editor should flag any problematic material."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing difficulty, or hard to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "Social interactions are really problematic with a lot of children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "problems": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation, person, or thing that needs attention and needs to be dealt with or solved:",
        "examples": [
          "financial/health problems",
          "Our main problem is lack of cash.",
          "I'm having problems with my computer.",
          "No one has solved the problem of what to do with radioactive waste.",
          "The very high rate of inflation poses/presents (= is) a serious problem for the government.",
          "Who is going to tackle (= deal with) the problem of poverty in the inner cities?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Did you have any problems (= difficulties) getting here?",
          "I'd love to come - the only problem is I've got friends staying that night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a question in mathematics that needs an answer:",
        "examples": [
          "We were given ten problems to solve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child, family, etc. that is considered to have problems with their behaviour, mental or physical health, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke like a schoolteacher talking to a problem child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes difficulty or that is hard to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "Financing the camp’s athletic program is a problem.",
          "He has a serious health problem.",
          "I’m having problems with my in-laws again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A problem is also a question to be answered or solved, esp. by reasoning or calculating:",
        "examples": [
          "math problems"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "procedural": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a set of actions that is the official, legal, or accepted way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The procedural changes were meant to simplify the system, which had become too bureaucratic.",
          "procedural errors/matters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a television programme, film, or story) including a lot of detail about official legal or police methods and processes:",
        "examples": [
          "Jurors often have false expectations about crime scenes and DNA evidence due to the popularity of TV procedural shows.",
          "There are four procedural dramas in the top 10 this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television programme, film, or story that includes a lot of detail about official legal or police methods and processes:",
        "examples": [
          "The TV schedules are crowded with procedurals such as CSI (Crime Scene Investigation).",
          "The novel is a gripping police procedural that explores a homicide taking place in Chicago in 1969."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the usual or official way in which something is done:",
        "examples": [
          "The crew of the flight committed numerous procedural violations before taking off from the wrong runway and crashing.",
          "So the first solution I would describe is procedural, applying a formula and doing a calculation.",
          "procedural issues/problems/questions"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "procedure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of actions that is the official or accepted way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has new procedures for dealing with complaints.",
          "You must follow correct procedure at all times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical operation:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a routine/standard surgical procedure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of instructions in a computer program that does a particular task",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an order or method of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] It’s standard procedure for those at the top of the list to be called first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of actions which is the usual or official way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "procedure for sth The company has introduced new procedures for dealing with customer complaints.",
          "accepted/established/standard procedure Staff must follow correct procedure at all times.",
          "normal/proper/usual procedure",
          "appeals/complaints/emergency procedures",
          "accounting/audit/control procedures",
          "court/grievance/legal procedure",
          "adopt/follow/review procedures"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "procedures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of actions that is the official or accepted way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has new procedures for dealing with complaints.",
          "You must follow correct procedure at all times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical operation:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a routine/standard surgical procedure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of instructions in a computer program that does a particular task",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an order or method of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] It’s standard procedure for those at the top of the list to be called first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of actions which is the usual or official way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "procedure for sth The company has introduced new procedures for dealing with customer complaints.",
          "accepted/established/standard procedure Staff must follow correct procedure at all times.",
          "normal/proper/usual procedure",
          "appeals/complaints/emergency procedures",
          "accounting/audit/control procedures",
          "court/grievance/legal procedure",
          "adopt/follow/review procedures"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proceed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to continue as planned:",
        "examples": [
          "His lawyers have decided not to proceed with the case.",
          "Preparations for the festival are now proceeding smoothly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something after you have done something else:",
        "examples": [
          "She sat down and proceeded to tell me about her skiing holiday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward or travel in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Passengers for Madrid should proceed to gate 26 for boarding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start or continue an action or process:",
        "examples": [
          "The building project is proceeding smoothly.",
          "You should ask a lawyer for advice on how to proceed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To proceed is also to move forward or travel in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The warning signs said \"Proceed with caution.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue as planned:",
        "examples": [
          "The merger is proceeding according to schedule and should be complete by July.",
          "proceed with sth It is not yet clear whether the private investor has decided to proceed with a formal bid for the budget airline.",
          "proceed carefully/quickly/slowly"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proceeded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue as planned:",
        "examples": [
          "His lawyers have decided not to proceed with the case.",
          "Preparations for the festival are now proceeding smoothly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something after you have done something else:",
        "examples": [
          "She sat down and proceeded to tell me about her skiing holiday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward or travel in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Passengers for Madrid should proceed to gate 26 for boarding."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proceeding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue as planned:",
        "examples": [
          "His lawyers have decided not to proceed with the case.",
          "Preparations for the festival are now proceeding smoothly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something after you have done something else:",
        "examples": [
          "She sat down and proceeded to tell me about her skiing holiday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward or travel in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Passengers for Madrid should proceed to gate 26 for boarding."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proceedings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of events that happen in a planned and controlled way:",
        "examples": [
          "Millions of people watched the proceedings on television.",
          "The Chairperson opened the proceedings with a short speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete written record of what is said or done during a meeting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "legal action:",
        "examples": [
          "Allegations of sexual harassment have led to disciplinary proceedings being taken against three naval officers.",
          "I started legal proceedings to try to have him taken away from his parents permanently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of actions that happen in a planned and controlled way:",
        "examples": [
          "As the president was sworn in, the nation watched the proceedings on TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the actions that are taken in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "commence/enter into/start proceedings The plaintiffs commenced proceedings for breach of contract.",
          "proceedings against sb/sth Financial institutions have started legal proceedings against him for defaulted loans.",
          "proceedings for sth He commenced proceedings for damages for professional negligence against the defendant.",
          "civil/criminal proceedings",
          "deportation/divorce/foreclosure proceedings"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proceeds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money received from a particular event or activity or when something is sold:",
        "examples": [
          "The proceeds of today's festival will go to several local charities.",
          "It says on the back of the card \"all proceeds to charity\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money received from a particular sale or event:",
        "examples": [
          "All proceeds from the auction will be donated to charity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money received from an activity, event, or the sale of assets:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the proceeds from the sale will be used to pay the retailer's debt.",
          "Redemption proceeds of £1,000 or more can be transferred directly to the shareholder's bank account."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "process": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of actions that you take in order to achieve a result:",
        "examples": [
          "the peace process",
          "Increasing the number of women in top management jobs will be a slow process.",
          "This decision may delay the process of European unification.",
          "The party has begun the painful (= difficult) process of rethinking its policies and strategy.",
          "Going to court to obtain compensation is a long process.",
          "She arrived at the correct answer by a process of elimination (= by deciding against each answer that was unlikely to be correct until only one was left)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of changes that happen naturally:",
        "examples": [
          "the digestive process",
          "the ageing process",
          "It's all part of the learning process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of producing goods in a factory by treating natural substances:",
        "examples": [
          "They have developed a new process for extracting aluminium from bauxite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with documents in an official way:",
        "examples": [
          "Visa applications take 28 days to process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a computer processes information, it performs a particular series of operations on the information, such as a set of calculations.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare, change, or treat food or natural substances as a part of an industrial operation:",
        "examples": [
          "a waste processing plant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about a difficult or sad situation so that you can gradually accept it:",
        "examples": [
          "Returning soldiers need time to process what they have experienced in combat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make pictures from photographic film:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to get those films processed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk slowly:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched them process down the aisle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of actions or events performed to make something or achieve a particular result, or a series of changes that happen naturally:",
        "examples": [
          "Completing his degree at night was a long process.",
          "Graying hair is part of the aging process.",
          "We are still in the process of redecorating the house (= working to decorate it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A process is also a method of doing or making something, as in industry:",
        "examples": [
          "A new process has been developed for removing asbestos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something according to a particular set of actions:",
        "examples": [
          "Your insurance claim will take about a month to process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a computer processes information, it performs a series of operations on it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "To process food or raw materials is to prepare, change, or treat them as part of an industrial operation.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of actions that are needed in order to do something or achieve a result:",
        "examples": [
          "Management recognizes it is important to get the process right even if it means delaying the project start date.",
          "consultation/decision-making/planning process The role offers the opportunity to be a part of the company's decision-making process.",
          "approval/evaluation/inspection process",
          "complete/finish/start a process",
          "a disciplinary/hiring/selection process",
          "improve/speed up/streamline a process"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of producing goods in a particular industry:",
        "examples": [
          "an industrial/manufacturing/production process"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have started doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "We're in the process of reviewing the court's decision and evaluating our response."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is happening, and something else happens in the process, the second thing happens as a result of the first:",
        "examples": [
          "A clash with their main supplier means they won't be able to honour their contracts and will lose millions of pounds in the process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change raw materials, for example by adding chemicals or other substances to them, as part of the production of goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The two new oil refineries will be able to process 250,000 barrels of crude a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with documents in an official way:",
        "examples": [
          "process applications/claims/orders Insurance claims may take up to 30 days to process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a computer processes data, it uses a set of instructions to organize it and produce a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "A bug in the system was preventing it from processing digital image files."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "processed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having had some sort of chemical or industrial treatment in order to preserve it, make it safe, or change its taste or appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "processed food I eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, and no processed food apart from smoked salmon or ham.",
          "processed cheese/meat",
          "processed uranium Globally, 180 million pounds of processed uranium are consumed each year by nuclear power plants.",
          "The processed yarn is then turned into fabric."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of information) having had a series of operations performed on it by computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Raw or processed data may be transmitted to a centralized station for full analysis.",
          "The processed files are saved to a new, user-specified directory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of documents) having been dealt with in an official way:",
        "examples": [
          "Only one percent of the processed claims were approved.",
          "Of 80 processed applications, the mean processing time was 46 days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food) treated with chemicals that preserve it or give it extra taste or color:",
        "examples": [
          "processed cheese/meat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe food to which chemicals have been added that make it last longer or give it extra taste or colour:",
        "examples": [
          "processed cheese/food/meat, etc. Increases in fuel prices translate to higher prices for processed foods."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "processes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of actions that you take in order to achieve a result:",
        "examples": [
          "the peace process",
          "Increasing the number of women in top management jobs will be a slow process.",
          "This decision may delay the process of European unification.",
          "The party has begun the painful (= difficult) process of rethinking its policies and strategy.",
          "Going to court to obtain compensation is a long process.",
          "She arrived at the correct answer by a process of elimination (= by deciding against each answer that was unlikely to be correct until only one was left)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of changes that happen naturally:",
        "examples": [
          "the digestive process",
          "the ageing process",
          "It's all part of the learning process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of producing goods in a factory by treating natural substances:",
        "examples": [
          "They have developed a new process for extracting aluminium from bauxite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with documents in an official way:",
        "examples": [
          "Visa applications take 28 days to process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a computer processes information, it performs a particular series of operations on the information, such as a set of calculations.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare, change, or treat food or natural substances as a part of an industrial operation:",
        "examples": [
          "a waste processing plant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about a difficult or sad situation so that you can gradually accept it:",
        "examples": [
          "Returning soldiers need time to process what they have experienced in combat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make pictures from photographic film:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to get those films processed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk slowly:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched them process down the aisle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of actions or events performed to make something or achieve a particular result, or a series of changes that happen naturally:",
        "examples": [
          "Completing his degree at night was a long process.",
          "Graying hair is part of the aging process.",
          "We are still in the process of redecorating the house (= working to decorate it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A process is also a method of doing or making something, as in industry:",
        "examples": [
          "A new process has been developed for removing asbestos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something according to a particular set of actions:",
        "examples": [
          "Your insurance claim will take about a month to process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a computer processes information, it performs a series of operations on it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "To process food or raw materials is to prepare, change, or treat them as part of an industrial operation.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of actions that are needed in order to do something or achieve a result:",
        "examples": [
          "Management recognizes it is important to get the process right even if it means delaying the project start date.",
          "consultation/decision-making/planning process The role offers the opportunity to be a part of the company's decision-making process.",
          "approval/evaluation/inspection process",
          "complete/finish/start a process",
          "a disciplinary/hiring/selection process",
          "improve/speed up/streamline a process"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of producing goods in a particular industry:",
        "examples": [
          "an industrial/manufacturing/production process"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have started doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "We're in the process of reviewing the court's decision and evaluating our response."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is happening, and something else happens in the process, the second thing happens as a result of the first:",
        "examples": [
          "A clash with their main supplier means they won't be able to honour their contracts and will lose millions of pounds in the process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change raw materials, for example by adding chemicals or other substances to them, as part of the production of goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The two new oil refineries will be able to process 250,000 barrels of crude a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with documents in an official way:",
        "examples": [
          "process applications/claims/orders Insurance claims may take up to 30 days to process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a computer processes data, it uses a set of instructions to organize it and produce a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "A bug in the system was preventing it from processing digital image files."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "processing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of dealing with documents or people in an official way:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a delay in the processing of passport applications.",
          "The processing of claims will begin later this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a computer) the act of performing a particular series of operations on information, such as a set of calculations:",
        "examples": [
          "data processing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of preparing, changing, or treating food or natural substances as a part of an industrial operation:",
        "examples": [
          "a waste processing plant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making pictures from photographic film:",
        "examples": [
          "The popularity of digital cameras has reduced the demand for traditional film processing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the series of actions that are taken to change raw materials during the production of goods:",
        "examples": [
          "the processing of sth Uruguay's manufacturing production and exports are largely based on the processing of natural resources.",
          "processing equipment/facility/plant The refinery is among the largest and most advanced crude oil processing plants in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of a computer to collect, store, organize, and use information",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "procession": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line of people who are all walking or travelling in the same direction, especially in a formal way as part of a religious ceremony or public celebration:",
        "examples": [
          "a wedding/funeral procession",
          "The festival will open with a procession led by the mayor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of people or things, one after the other:",
        "examples": [
          "My day has just been a never-ending procession of visitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of people, vehicles, or objects moving forward in an organized manner, esp. as part of a ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "a funeral procession"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "processor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a computer that performs operations on the information that is put into it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, device, or business that processes things:",
        "examples": [
          "a food processor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a computer that controls all the other parts:",
        "examples": [
          "To maximize performance, users will require a 1GHz processor and 1GB of RAM."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that prepares farm products for sale, especially as food for people:",
        "examples": [
          "The nation's largest processor of meat and poultry has said it will stop using gas technology to keep products looking fresh.",
          "The corn and soybean processor said it agreed to plead guilty to price-fixing charges and pay $100 million in fines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proclaim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to announce something publicly or officially, especially something positive:",
        "examples": [
          "All the countries have proclaimed their loyalty to the alliance.",
          "Republican party members were confidently proclaiming victory even as the first few votes came in.",
          "[ + that ] It was the famous speech in which he proclaimed that socialism was dead.",
          "[ + two objects ] She was proclaimed Queen at the age of 13 after the sudden death of her father."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something or make it clear:",
        "examples": [
          "Wearing scarves and hats which proclaimed their allegiance, the football fans flooded into the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to announce something publicly or officially:",
        "examples": [
          "She confidently proclaimed victory even as the first few votes came in."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proclaimed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to announce something publicly or officially, especially something positive:",
        "examples": [
          "All the countries have proclaimed their loyalty to the alliance.",
          "Republican party members were confidently proclaiming victory even as the first few votes came in.",
          "[ + that ] It was the famous speech in which he proclaimed that socialism was dead.",
          "[ + two objects ] She was proclaimed Queen at the age of 13 after the sudden death of her father."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something or make it clear:",
        "examples": [
          "Wearing scarves and hats which proclaimed their allegiance, the football fans flooded into the bar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proclaiming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to announce something publicly or officially, especially something positive:",
        "examples": [
          "All the countries have proclaimed their loyalty to the alliance.",
          "Republican party members were confidently proclaiming victory even as the first few votes came in.",
          "[ + that ] It was the famous speech in which he proclaimed that socialism was dead.",
          "[ + two objects ] She was proclaimed Queen at the age of 13 after the sudden death of her father."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something or make it clear:",
        "examples": [
          "Wearing scarves and hats which proclaimed their allegiance, the football fans flooded into the bar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proclaims": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to announce something publicly or officially, especially something positive:",
        "examples": [
          "All the countries have proclaimed their loyalty to the alliance.",
          "Republican party members were confidently proclaiming victory even as the first few votes came in.",
          "[ + that ] It was the famous speech in which he proclaimed that socialism was dead.",
          "[ + two objects ] She was proclaimed Queen at the age of 13 after the sudden death of her father."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something or make it clear:",
        "examples": [
          "Wearing scarves and hats which proclaimed their allegiance, the football fans flooded into the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to announce something publicly or officially:",
        "examples": [
          "She confidently proclaimed victory even as the first few votes came in."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proclamation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official announcement:",
        "examples": [
          "to issue a proclamation",
          "A bloody civil war followed the proclamation of an independent state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public announcement, or the act of making it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "proclivity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that someone likes something or likes to do something, especially something considered morally wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "the sexual proclivities of celebrities",
          "his proclivity for shapely blondes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "procrastinate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to keep delaying something that must be done, often because it is unpleasant or boring:",
        "examples": [
          "I know I've got to deal with the problem at some point - I'm just procrastinating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to delay doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "When it comes to housework, I tend to procrastinate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "procrastinating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep delaying something that must be done, often because it is unpleasant or boring:",
        "examples": [
          "I know I've got to deal with the problem at some point - I'm just procrastinating."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "procrastination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of delaying something that must be done, often because it is unpleasant or boring:",
        "examples": [
          "This is no time for procrastination - we need decisive action."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "procreate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to produce young:",
        "examples": [
          "While priests were denied the right to marry and procreate, he said, their situation would remain impossible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reproduce sexually",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "procreation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of producing young animals or babies:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people believe that sex should only be for the purpose of procreation.",
          "They support the argument that the purpose of marriage is procreation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proctor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to watch people taking an exam in order to check that they do not cheat:",
        "examples": [
          "Miss Jekyll will be proctoring today.",
          "He proctored our final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to watch people taking an exam in order to check that they do not cheat:",
        "examples": [
          "If you need more paper, please ask the proctor.",
          "Students must be supervised by one proctor for every 25 test takers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "procure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get something, especially after an effort:",
        "examples": [
          "She's managed somehow to procure his phone number.",
          "[ + two objects ] He'd procured us seats in the front row."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get a prostitute for someone else to have sex with",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain something, esp. after an effort:",
        "examples": [
          "We procured maps and directions from the tourist office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something, especially when it involves effort:",
        "examples": [
          "procure capital/funds/financing Low interest rates support bonds by making it cheaper for investors to procure funds and invest in fixed-income securities.",
          "A small car manufacturer may produce its own engines, but it may also procure them from a larger firm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "procured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something, especially after an effort:",
        "examples": [
          "She's managed somehow to procure his phone number.",
          "[ + two objects ] He'd procured us seats in the front row."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get a prostitute for someone else to have sex with",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "procuring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something, especially after an effort:",
        "examples": [
          "She's managed somehow to procure his phone number.",
          "[ + two objects ] He'd procured us seats in the front row."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get a prostitute for someone else to have sex with",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "prod": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push something or someone with your finger or with a pointed object:",
        "examples": [
          "I prodded her in the back to get her attention.",
          "She prodded the cake with her fork to see if it was cooked.",
          "He prodded at the fish with his fork a few times, but he didn't eat a mouthful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage someone to take action, especially when they are being slow or unwilling:",
        "examples": [
          "He gets things done, but only after I've prodded him into doing them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of pushing something or someone with your finger or with a pointed object:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave her a prod in the ribs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "encouragement to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She hasn't ordered that book for me yet - I must give her a prod."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push something or someone with your finger or with an object:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The barber prodded the back of Ray’s head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To prod someone is to encourage someone to take action, esp. when the person is slow or unwilling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] No matter how much I prod he will not tell me what happened."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prodding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push something or someone with your finger or with a pointed object:",
        "examples": [
          "I prodded her in the back to get her attention.",
          "She prodded the cake with her fork to see if it was cooked.",
          "He prodded at the fish with his fork a few times, but he didn't eat a mouthful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage someone to take action, especially when they are being slow or unwilling:",
        "examples": [
          "He gets things done, but only after I've prodded him into doing them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of pushing something or someone with your finger or with a pointed object:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave her a prod in the ribs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "encouragement to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She hasn't ordered that book for me yet - I must give her a prod."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push something or someone with your finger or with an object:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The barber prodded the back of Ray’s head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To prod someone is to encourage someone to take action, esp. when the person is slow or unwilling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] No matter how much I prod he will not tell me what happened."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prodigal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "spending or using large amounts of money, time, energy, etc., especially in a way that is not very wise:",
        "examples": [
          "The prodigal landlord spends the money as fast as he receives it.",
          "There have been rumours that he has been prodigal with company funds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great in amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "Growing up, he benefited from the prodigal arts funding in France.",
          "He laid on another demonstration of his prodigal talents with an amazing goal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who spends or uses large amounts of money, time, energy, etc., especially in a way that is not very wise:",
        "examples": [
          "The prodigals among them will always be more numerous than the misers.",
          "She, who was formerly a prodigal, showed herself suddenly wise and she loathed her shameful deeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who returns to a place, organization, team, etc. after previously leaving it:",
        "examples": [
          "They greeted him with the warmth of a returning prodigal.",
          "There have been a significant return of prodigals to the church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to spend or use something without thinking of the future:",
        "examples": [
          "He was prodigal with his talents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prodigious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely great in ability, amount, or strength:",
        "examples": [
          "She wrote a truly prodigious number of novels.",
          "She was a prodigious musician.",
          "He had a prodigious appetite for both women and drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely great in ability, amount, or strength:",
        "examples": [
          "Americans are the world’s most prodigious consumers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prodigy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone with a very great ability that usually shows itself when that person is a young child:",
        "examples": [
          "The 16-year-old tennis prodigy is the youngest player ever to reach the Olympic finals.",
          "He read in the paper about a mathematical prodigy who was attending university at the age of twelve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child who shows a great ability at a young age:",
        "examples": [
          "a child prodigy on the piano"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prods": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push something or someone with your finger or with a pointed object:",
        "examples": [
          "I prodded her in the back to get her attention.",
          "She prodded the cake with her fork to see if it was cooked.",
          "He prodded at the fish with his fork a few times, but he didn't eat a mouthful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage someone to take action, especially when they are being slow or unwilling:",
        "examples": [
          "He gets things done, but only after I've prodded him into doing them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of pushing something or someone with your finger or with a pointed object:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave her a prod in the ribs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "encouragement to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "She hasn't ordered that book for me yet - I must give her a prod."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push something or someone with your finger or with an object:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The barber prodded the back of Ray’s head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To prod someone is to encourage someone to take action, esp. when the person is slow or unwilling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] No matter how much I prod he will not tell me what happened."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "produce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something or bring something into existence:",
        "examples": [
          "France produces a great deal of wine for export.",
          "Red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.",
          "She works for a company that produces (= makes for sale) electrical goods.",
          "I was wondering whether I could produce a meal out of what's left in the fridge.",
          "She's asked me to produce a report on the state of the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When animals produce young, they give birth to them:",
        "examples": [
          "Our cat produced four kittens during the course of the night.",
          "humorous All our friends seem to be busy producing offspring at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a reaction or result:",
        "examples": [
          "The senator's speech produced an angry response from the opposition.",
          "Her remarks produced an awkward silence.",
          "If used on delicate skin, this cream may produce a stinging sensation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize the practical and financial matters relating to the preparation of a film, play, or television or radio programme",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of making a musical recording and to be responsible for the arrangement of the music, the combination of the different instruments or voices and the general sound of it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring something out from somewhere and show it:",
        "examples": [
          "produce something from something He produced a letter from his desk that he asked me to read.",
          "One of the men suddenly produced a knife from his pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to result in or discover something, especially proof:",
        "examples": [
          "A lengthy police investigation failed to produce any evidence on which the suspect could be convicted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food or any other substance or material that is grown or obtained through farming:",
        "examples": [
          "agricultural/dairy/fresh produce"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create something or bring into existence:",
        "examples": [
          "Bukowski produced poetry and novels.",
          "Dairy goods and beef are produced locally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize the financial and other practical matters connected with the making of a movie, play, television show, or other entertainment program:",
        "examples": [
          "He produced a couple of wonderful films."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring something out and show it:",
        "examples": [
          "He walked up and produced his passport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a reaction or result:",
        "examples": [
          "Too much coffee can produce unwanted side-effects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food that is grown or raised through farming, esp. fruits and vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "local produce"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or grow something to be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "Foreign-owned companies now produce a quarter of our manufacturing output.",
          "Unlike ethanol made from corn, not a drop of cellulosic ethanol is being commercially produced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a particular thing happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The arrival of competition in the telecoms industry produced a surge of talent and innovation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize the practical and financial arrangements for a film, television programme, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He produced several current-affairs programmes before being appointed Chairman of the channel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide something to be examined:",
        "examples": [
          "Consultants produced a report recommending that 1,200 posts be cut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food that has been grown on a farm, especially to be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "dairy/fresh/organic produce"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "produced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something or bring something into existence:",
        "examples": [
          "France produces a great deal of wine for export.",
          "Red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.",
          "She works for a company that produces (= makes for sale) electrical goods.",
          "I was wondering whether I could produce a meal out of what's left in the fridge.",
          "She's asked me to produce a report on the state of the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When animals produce young, they give birth to them:",
        "examples": [
          "Our cat produced four kittens during the course of the night.",
          "humorous All our friends seem to be busy producing offspring at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a reaction or result:",
        "examples": [
          "The senator's speech produced an angry response from the opposition.",
          "Her remarks produced an awkward silence.",
          "If used on delicate skin, this cream may produce a stinging sensation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize the practical and financial matters relating to the preparation of a film, play, or television or radio programme",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of making a musical recording and to be responsible for the arrangement of the music, the combination of the different instruments or voices and the general sound of it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring something out from somewhere and show it:",
        "examples": [
          "produce something from something He produced a letter from his desk that he asked me to read.",
          "One of the men suddenly produced a knife from his pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to result in or discover something, especially proof:",
        "examples": [
          "A lengthy police investigation failed to produce any evidence on which the suspect could be convicted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "producer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes the practical and financial arrangements needed to make a film, play, or television or radio programme:",
        "examples": [
          "a Hollywood/movie producer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes the practical and financial arrangements needed to make a CD or other recording:",
        "examples": [
          "a record producer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company, country, or person that provides goods, especially those that are produced by an industrial process or grown or obtained through farming, usually in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "egg producers",
          "gas/oil producers",
          "Australia is one of the world's main producers of wool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company, country, or person that makes things, usually for sale, esp. things made by an industrial process or grown or obtained from the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "a producer of automobiles/wheat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country, company, or person that makes goods or that grows food in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "a producer of sth The group is the world's biggest producer of copper, supplying around 6% of global output.",
          "a gas/oil/steel producer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that is responsible for the practical and financial arrangements for a film, television programme, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the creator and executive producer of the popular new TV series.",
          "a film/Hollywood/television producer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "producers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes the practical and financial arrangements needed to make a film, play, or television or radio programme:",
        "examples": [
          "a Hollywood/movie producer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes the practical and financial arrangements needed to make a CD or other recording:",
        "examples": [
          "a record producer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company, country, or person that provides goods, especially those that are produced by an industrial process or grown or obtained through farming, usually in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "egg producers",
          "gas/oil producers",
          "Australia is one of the world's main producers of wool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company, country, or person that makes things, usually for sale, esp. things made by an industrial process or grown or obtained from the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "a producer of automobiles/wheat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country, company, or person that makes goods or that grows food in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "a producer of sth The group is the world's biggest producer of copper, supplying around 6% of global output.",
          "a gas/oil/steel producer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that is responsible for the practical and financial arrangements for a film, television programme, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the creator and executive producer of the popular new TV series.",
          "a film/Hollywood/television producer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "produces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something or bring something into existence:",
        "examples": [
          "France produces a great deal of wine for export.",
          "Red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.",
          "She works for a company that produces (= makes for sale) electrical goods.",
          "I was wondering whether I could produce a meal out of what's left in the fridge.",
          "She's asked me to produce a report on the state of the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When animals produce young, they give birth to them:",
        "examples": [
          "Our cat produced four kittens during the course of the night.",
          "humorous All our friends seem to be busy producing offspring at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a reaction or result:",
        "examples": [
          "The senator's speech produced an angry response from the opposition.",
          "Her remarks produced an awkward silence.",
          "If used on delicate skin, this cream may produce a stinging sensation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize the practical and financial matters relating to the preparation of a film, play, or television or radio programme",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of making a musical recording and to be responsible for the arrangement of the music, the combination of the different instruments or voices and the general sound of it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring something out from somewhere and show it:",
        "examples": [
          "produce something from something He produced a letter from his desk that he asked me to read.",
          "One of the men suddenly produced a knife from his pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to result in or discover something, especially proof:",
        "examples": [
          "A lengthy police investigation failed to produce any evidence on which the suspect could be convicted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food or any other substance or material that is grown or obtained through farming:",
        "examples": [
          "agricultural/dairy/fresh produce"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create something or bring into existence:",
        "examples": [
          "Bukowski produced poetry and novels.",
          "Dairy goods and beef are produced locally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize the financial and other practical matters connected with the making of a movie, play, television show, or other entertainment program:",
        "examples": [
          "He produced a couple of wonderful films."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring something out and show it:",
        "examples": [
          "He walked up and produced his passport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a reaction or result:",
        "examples": [
          "Too much coffee can produce unwanted side-effects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food that is grown or raised through farming, esp. fruits and vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "local produce"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or grow something to be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "Foreign-owned companies now produce a quarter of our manufacturing output.",
          "Unlike ethanol made from corn, not a drop of cellulosic ethanol is being commercially produced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a particular thing happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The arrival of competition in the telecoms industry produced a surge of talent and innovation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize the practical and financial arrangements for a film, television programme, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He produced several current-affairs programmes before being appointed Chairman of the channel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide something to be examined:",
        "examples": [
          "Consultants produced a report recommending that 1,200 posts be cut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food that has been grown on a farm, especially to be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "dairy/fresh/organic produce"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "producing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something or bring something into existence:",
        "examples": [
          "France produces a great deal of wine for export.",
          "Red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.",
          "She works for a company that produces (= makes for sale) electrical goods.",
          "I was wondering whether I could produce a meal out of what's left in the fridge.",
          "She's asked me to produce a report on the state of the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When animals produce young, they give birth to them:",
        "examples": [
          "Our cat produced four kittens during the course of the night.",
          "humorous All our friends seem to be busy producing offspring at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a reaction or result:",
        "examples": [
          "The senator's speech produced an angry response from the opposition.",
          "Her remarks produced an awkward silence.",
          "If used on delicate skin, this cream may produce a stinging sensation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize the practical and financial matters relating to the preparation of a film, play, or television or radio programme",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of making a musical recording and to be responsible for the arrangement of the music, the combination of the different instruments or voices and the general sound of it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring something out from somewhere and show it:",
        "examples": [
          "produce something from something He produced a letter from his desk that he asked me to read.",
          "One of the men suddenly produced a knife from his pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to result in or discover something, especially proof:",
        "examples": [
          "A lengthy police investigation failed to produce any evidence on which the suspect could be convicted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "product": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is made to be sold, usually something that is produced by an industrial process or, less commonly, something that is grown or obtained through farming:",
        "examples": [
          "They do a range of skin-care products.",
          "The product is so good it sells itself.",
          "I'm trying to cut down on dairy products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is used on someone's hair in order to make it look or feel better, keep it in a particular style, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "How often should I wash my hair if I use product?",
          "I shower once a day and I try not to sleep with product in my hair.",
          "Product such as styling gel or mousse can leave residue on your hair that builds up over time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a/the result of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A figure like that is usually the product of many hours spent in the gym."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result you get when two or more numbers are multiplied together:",
        "examples": [
          "The product of 6 and 3 is 18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance formed in a chemical reaction:",
        "examples": [
          "Pipettes can easily become contaminated with the products of previous reactions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is made to be sold, esp. something produced by an industrial process or something that is grown or raised through farming:",
        "examples": [
          "industrial products",
          "A new product can require two years to develop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a result obtained from experiencing something:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a product of the city’s public schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A product is the number you get when you multiply numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "The product of 6 and 3 is 18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A product is also the substance that results from a chemical reaction between other substances.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is manufactured or grown to be sold, usually in large quantities:",
        "examples": [
          "sell/launch/withdraw a product The manufacturers had to withdraw the product because of a design fault.",
          "We aim to develop more quality products over the coming year.",
          "oil/steel products",
          "agricultural/dairy products"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a service that customers can buy from a financial organization to invest or save money:",
        "examples": [
          "financial/insurance/investment, etc. product Improvement of the bank's financial product range formed part of the takeover bid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is available for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "They took all products containing the chemical off the shelves.",
          "Large companies usually offer small retailers a deal where they only pay for the product sold during an agreed period."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "production": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of making or growing goods to be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "Coke is used in the production of steel.",
          "We watched a video showing the various stages in the production of glass.",
          "The company's new model will be going into production early next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of something that is made or grown by a country or a company:",
        "examples": [
          "Swedish industrial production has fallen steadily this year.",
          "Wheat production has risen over the years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of organizing the practical and financial matters relating to the preparation of a film, play, or television or radio programme:",
        "examples": [
          "She's hoping to get into television production.",
          "Disney's latest production (= film) looks likely to be its most successful ever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular series of performances of a theatre entertainment such as a play or opera:",
        "examples": [
          "They're doing a new production of Macbeth at the National Theatre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the preparation and general quality of a musical recording's sound, showing the way in which the music was recorded rather than the quality of the singing and the music:",
        "examples": [
          "George Martin did the production on the Beatles records."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking something out and showing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Entry to the club is only permitted on production (= the showing) of a membership card."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movie, television program, play, or other entertainment, or the work of organizing the practical matters involved in a show:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a terrific production of \"The Wizard of Oz\"",
          "[ U ] She’s hoping to get into television production."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of living things) the process of making a natural substance, such as a hormone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of making or growing goods to be sold, or the amount of goods made or grown:",
        "examples": [
          "mass production",
          "Agricultural production has increased dramatically this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of producing commodities (= oil, metals, crops, etc.) or manufacturing goods to be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "production costs/processes/targets Many businesses have moved their manufacturing operations to Asia to lower their production costs.",
          "a decline/fall/increase in production Opec is expected to agree to an increase in production.",
          "energy/food/oil production"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start/stop making a product:",
        "examples": [
          "The popular model is scheduled to go out of production by the end of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the department in a company that makes goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The launch date has been announced so it is vital that Production deliver on time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of goods or products that are made or grown by a company or country:",
        "examples": [
          "UK wheat production is forecast to be 700,000 tonnes higher than last year.",
          "cut/expand/increase production"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of organizing the practical and financial details of a film, television programme, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The production company that owns the format has made huge profits from its adoption by networks around the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of providing something to be examined:",
        "examples": [
          "Refunds will only be given on production of a receipt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "productions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of making or growing goods to be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "Coke is used in the production of steel.",
          "We watched a video showing the various stages in the production of glass.",
          "The company's new model will be going into production early next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of something that is made or grown by a country or a company:",
        "examples": [
          "Swedish industrial production has fallen steadily this year.",
          "Wheat production has risen over the years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of organizing the practical and financial matters relating to the preparation of a film, play, or television or radio programme:",
        "examples": [
          "She's hoping to get into television production.",
          "Disney's latest production (= film) looks likely to be its most successful ever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular series of performances of a theatre entertainment such as a play or opera:",
        "examples": [
          "They're doing a new production of Macbeth at the National Theatre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the preparation and general quality of a musical recording's sound, showing the way in which the music was recorded rather than the quality of the singing and the music:",
        "examples": [
          "George Martin did the production on the Beatles records."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking something out and showing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Entry to the club is only permitted on production (= the showing) of a membership card."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movie, television program, play, or other entertainment, or the work of organizing the practical matters involved in a show:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a terrific production of \"The Wizard of Oz\"",
          "[ U ] She’s hoping to get into television production."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of living things) the process of making a natural substance, such as a hormone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of making or growing goods to be sold, or the amount of goods made or grown:",
        "examples": [
          "mass production",
          "Agricultural production has increased dramatically this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of producing commodities (= oil, metals, crops, etc.) or manufacturing goods to be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "production costs/processes/targets Many businesses have moved their manufacturing operations to Asia to lower their production costs.",
          "a decline/fall/increase in production Opec is expected to agree to an increase in production.",
          "energy/food/oil production"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start/stop making a product:",
        "examples": [
          "The popular model is scheduled to go out of production by the end of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the department in a company that makes goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The launch date has been announced so it is vital that Production deliver on time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of goods or products that are made or grown by a company or country:",
        "examples": [
          "UK wheat production is forecast to be 700,000 tonnes higher than last year.",
          "cut/expand/increase production"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of organizing the practical and financial details of a film, television programme, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The production company that owns the format has made huge profits from its adoption by networks around the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of providing something to be examined:",
        "examples": [
          "Refunds will only be given on production of a receipt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "productive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "resulting in or providing a large amount or supply of something:",
        "examples": [
          "In order to turn the deserts into fertile and productive land, engineers built an 800-mile canal.",
          "He had an amazingly productive five years in which he managed to write four novels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having positive results:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a very productive meeting - I felt we solved lots of problems.",
          "Theirs was a very productive partnership."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the ability to produce language, rather than just understand it:",
        "examples": [
          "The English-speaking children's productive vocabularies ranged from 2 to 31 words."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing or providing a good result or a large amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a very productive meeting – a lot of problems were solved.",
          "What was once desert has become productive farmland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing a large number of goods, crops, profit, etc. or doing a lot of work:",
        "examples": [
          "productive farmland/sector/economy The only remaining option is to switch underemployed workers from agriculture to more productive sectors.",
          "productive worker/employee/citizen The idea was to reward France's highly productive workers with shorter working hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "achieving good results:",
        "examples": [
          "The negotiations were reported to have been \"very productive.\"",
          "a productive day's work",
          "a productive meeting/conversation/discussion You can't have a productive discussion if people aren't listening to each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to production of goods:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a great demand for water for productive purposes.",
          "The diagram shows the productive structure of the firm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "productivity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the rate at which a company or country makes goods, usually judged in connection with the number of people and the amount of materials necessary to produce the goods:",
        "examples": [
          "Studies show that if a working environment is pleasant, productivity increases.",
          "a productivity bonus/incentive",
          "Productivity in the steel industry improved by five percent last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rate at which a person, company, or country does useful work:",
        "examples": [
          "A pleasant working environment increases productivity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rate at which a country, company, etc. produces goods or services, usually judged in relation to the number of people and the time necessary to produce them:",
        "examples": [
          "The productivity agreement gives staff an extra 10% pay if the team reaches its sales targets.",
          "productivity increases/improves/goes up Studies show that if a working environment is pleasant, productivity increases.",
          "increase/improve/boost productivity",
          "an increase/decrease/fall in productivity",
          "productivity gains/growth/improvement Many economists doubt that productivity growth can be credited to information technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to do as much work as possible in a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "Think about which times of day your productivity is highest, and do the most difficult tasks then.",
          "The new phone has some useful apps for organizing information – it's a great productivity tool."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "products": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is made to be sold, usually something that is produced by an industrial process or, less commonly, something that is grown or obtained through farming:",
        "examples": [
          "They do a range of skin-care products.",
          "The product is so good it sells itself.",
          "I'm trying to cut down on dairy products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is used on someone's hair in order to make it look or feel better, keep it in a particular style, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "How often should I wash my hair if I use product?",
          "I shower once a day and I try not to sleep with product in my hair.",
          "Product such as styling gel or mousse can leave residue on your hair that builds up over time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a/the result of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A figure like that is usually the product of many hours spent in the gym."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result you get when two or more numbers are multiplied together:",
        "examples": [
          "The product of 6 and 3 is 18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance formed in a chemical reaction:",
        "examples": [
          "Pipettes can easily become contaminated with the products of previous reactions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is made to be sold, esp. something produced by an industrial process or something that is grown or raised through farming:",
        "examples": [
          "industrial products",
          "A new product can require two years to develop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a result obtained from experiencing something:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a product of the city’s public schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A product is the number you get when you multiply numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "The product of 6 and 3 is 18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A product is also the substance that results from a chemical reaction between other substances.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is manufactured or grown to be sold, usually in large quantities:",
        "examples": [
          "sell/launch/withdraw a product The manufacturers had to withdraw the product because of a design fault.",
          "We aim to develop more quality products over the coming year.",
          "oil/steel products",
          "agricultural/dairy products"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a service that customers can buy from a financial organization to invest or save money:",
        "examples": [
          "financial/insurance/investment, etc. product Improvement of the bank's financial product range formed part of the takeover bid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is available for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "They took all products containing the chemical off the shelves.",
          "Large companies usually offer small retailers a deal where they only pay for the product sold during an agreed period."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prof": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Prof. Tina Pritchard"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for professor:",
        "examples": [
          "Prof. Linda Chen"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "profanity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an example of) showing no respect for a god or a religion, especially through language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive or obscene word or phrase:",
        "examples": [
          "It was the song's opening line, a series of profanities, that caused the record to be banned on the radio station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "words that are offensive because of not respecting religion, or offensive because of being rude:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The film contains profanity and violence.",
          "[ C usually pl ] They shouted profanities at us."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "profess": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to state something, sometimes in a way that is not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She professes not to be interested in money.",
          "I don't profess to know all the details about the case.",
          "She professes ignorance of the whole affair, though I'm not sure I believe her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to claim something, sometimes falsely:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] They professed to have no knowledge of the event.",
          "[ T ] She continues to profess her innocence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "profession": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any type of work that needs special training or a particular skill, often one that is respected because it involves a high level of education:",
        "examples": [
          "He left the teaching profession in 1965 to start his own business.",
          "The report notes that 40 percent of lawyers entering the profession are women.",
          "Teaching as a profession is very underpaid.",
          "He's a doctor by profession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who do a particular type of work, considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a feeling among the nursing profession that their work is undervalued."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "jobs that need special training and skill, such as being a doctor or lawyer, but not work in business or industry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement about what someone feels, believes, or intends to do, often made publicly:",
        "examples": [
          "The energy companies' professions of commitment to the environment seem less believable every day.",
          "his professions of love"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any type of work, esp. one that needs a high level of education or a particular skill:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the medical/teaching profession",
          "[ U ] I’m a writer by profession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job that needs a high level of education or special training:",
        "examples": [
          "What is it like to work in a profession where more than 97% of your colleagues are men?",
          "the accountancy/teaching/engineering profession",
          "the legal/medical/actuarial profession",
          "sb is sth by profession He's an architect by profession.",
          "She is a leading commercial lawyer who is highly respected within the profession.",
          "enter/go into/leave a profession We won't get people to enter a profession that doesn't reward effectiveness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who do a particular type of work, considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a feeling among the nursing profession that their work is undervalued."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "jobs that need special training and skill, such as being a doctor or lawyer, rather than jobs in business or industry:",
        "examples": [
          "The struggle for equality in the military is not over yet, but women are making significant gains in this area, as they are in business, politics, and the professions.",
          "enter/go into the professions It was an environment where science was a dirty word and his fellow pupils were encouraged to go into the professions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "professional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to work that needs special training or education:",
        "examples": [
          "Chris, you're a nurse, so can I ask your professional opinion on bandaging ankles?",
          "Both doctors have been charged with professional misconduct (= bad or unacceptable behaviour in their work)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the qualities that you connect with trained and skilled people, such as effectiveness, skill, organization, and seriousness of manner:",
        "examples": [
          "It would look more professional if the letter was typed.",
          "She always looks very professional in her smart suits.",
          "You've done a very professional job stripping that floor!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who does a job that people usually do as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a professional dancer/photographer.",
          "He's a runner who's just turned professional."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the type of job that is respected because it involves a high level of education and training:",
        "examples": [
          "Room for rent in shared house - would suit professional person.",
          "a bar full of young professional types in suits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the type of job that needs a high level of education and training:",
        "examples": [
          "health professionals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has worked hard in the same type of job for a long time and has become skilled at dealing with any problem that might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought the whole meeting was going to fall apart but you rescued it like a true professional!",
          "the consummate professional"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does a job that people usually do as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "He's only been playing football as a professional for two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who plays a sport, especially a golf or tennis player, who is employed by a club to train its members in a particular sport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a job that needs skill, education, or training:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t you wish you had hired a professional to paint your house?",
          "Many of these homes have been restored by young professionals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done as a job, or relating to a skilled type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "a professional athlete",
          "professional sports",
          "He spent his professional career at the University of Pennsylvania."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Professional also means having the qualities of skilled and educated people, such as effectiveness and seriousness of manner:",
        "examples": [
          "Wearing jeans to work is not looked upon as being professional."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to work that needs a high level of education or special training:",
        "examples": [
          "professional advice/judgments/opinions You should seek professional advice before doing this.",
          "a professional background/career/life She has spent the bulk of her professional life working in the public sector.",
          "professional experience/qualifications/training The importance of professional qualifications varies enormously between different industries.",
          "a professional association/body/organization",
          "professional services/skills/standards"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the type of job that is respected because it involves a high level of education and training:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of those who want to rent are single, professional people who do not want to share."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the qualities that you connect with trained people, such as being organized and showing a high standard of work:",
        "examples": [
          "It would look more professional if the letter were typed.",
          "He has behaved in a very professional way.",
          "a professional environment/relationship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suitable for a person working in a particular profession:",
        "examples": [
          "professional accountability/conduct/misconduct He is now facing charges of serious professional misconduct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "doing an activity or a job to earn money, rather than as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "a professional athlete",
          "pro football/sports"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the type of job that needs a high level of education and special training:",
        "examples": [
          "It's important to gather a team of professionals such as a lawyer, an accountant, and a financial planner to help draw up a plan.",
          "health/health care/medical professionals",
          "IT/finance/marketing professionals",
          "dedicated/skilled/trained professionals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has worked hard in the same type of job for a long time, and has a lot of skill and knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "a true/consummate professional",
          "He's a real pro.",
          "If you have a large amount of money to invest, it's better to leave it to the pros."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does an activity or a job to earn money, rather than as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "This will be his first game as a professional."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "professionalism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the combination of all the qualities that are connected with trained and skilled people:",
        "examples": [
          "He praised her professionalism and dynamism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the qualities connected with trained and skilled people:",
        "examples": [
          "We were impressed with the professionalism of the staff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "professionally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "by people with particular skills or qualifications:",
        "examples": [
          "I think next time we need any decorating we'll get it done professionally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as a paid job, not as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "He started to sing professionally (= for money) after leaving college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as a person with a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you asking for my opinion of him personally or professionally?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "professionals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to work that needs special training or education:",
        "examples": [
          "Chris, you're a nurse, so can I ask your professional opinion on bandaging ankles?",
          "Both doctors have been charged with professional misconduct (= bad or unacceptable behaviour in their work)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the qualities that you connect with trained and skilled people, such as effectiveness, skill, organization, and seriousness of manner:",
        "examples": [
          "It would look more professional if the letter was typed.",
          "She always looks very professional in her smart suits.",
          "You've done a very professional job stripping that floor!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who does a job that people usually do as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a professional dancer/photographer.",
          "He's a runner who's just turned professional."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the type of job that is respected because it involves a high level of education and training:",
        "examples": [
          "Room for rent in shared house - would suit professional person.",
          "a bar full of young professional types in suits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the type of job that needs a high level of education and training:",
        "examples": [
          "health professionals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has worked hard in the same type of job for a long time and has become skilled at dealing with any problem that might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought the whole meeting was going to fall apart but you rescued it like a true professional!",
          "the consummate professional"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does a job that people usually do as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "He's only been playing football as a professional for two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who plays a sport, especially a golf or tennis player, who is employed by a club to train its members in a particular sport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a job that needs skill, education, or training:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t you wish you had hired a professional to paint your house?",
          "Many of these homes have been restored by young professionals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done as a job, or relating to a skilled type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "a professional athlete",
          "professional sports",
          "He spent his professional career at the University of Pennsylvania."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Professional also means having the qualities of skilled and educated people, such as effectiveness and seriousness of manner:",
        "examples": [
          "Wearing jeans to work is not looked upon as being professional."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to work that needs a high level of education or special training:",
        "examples": [
          "professional advice/judgments/opinions You should seek professional advice before doing this.",
          "a professional background/career/life She has spent the bulk of her professional life working in the public sector.",
          "professional experience/qualifications/training The importance of professional qualifications varies enormously between different industries.",
          "a professional association/body/organization",
          "professional services/skills/standards"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the type of job that is respected because it involves a high level of education and training:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of those who want to rent are single, professional people who do not want to share."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the qualities that you connect with trained people, such as being organized and showing a high standard of work:",
        "examples": [
          "It would look more professional if the letter were typed.",
          "He has behaved in a very professional way.",
          "a professional environment/relationship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suitable for a person working in a particular profession:",
        "examples": [
          "professional accountability/conduct/misconduct He is now facing charges of serious professional misconduct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "doing an activity or a job to earn money, rather than as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "a professional athlete",
          "pro football/sports"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the type of job that needs a high level of education and special training:",
        "examples": [
          "It's important to gather a team of professionals such as a lawyer, an accountant, and a financial planner to help draw up a plan.",
          "health/health care/medical professionals",
          "IT/finance/marketing professionals",
          "dedicated/skilled/trained professionals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has worked hard in the same type of job for a long time, and has a lot of skill and knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "a true/consummate professional",
          "He's a real pro.",
          "If you have a large amount of money to invest, it's better to leave it to the pros."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does an activity or a job to earn money, rather than as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "This will be his first game as a professional."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "professions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any type of work that needs special training or a particular skill, often one that is respected because it involves a high level of education:",
        "examples": [
          "He left the teaching profession in 1965 to start his own business.",
          "The report notes that 40 percent of lawyers entering the profession are women.",
          "Teaching as a profession is very underpaid.",
          "He's a doctor by profession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who do a particular type of work, considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a feeling among the nursing profession that their work is undervalued."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "jobs that need special training and skill, such as being a doctor or lawyer, but not work in business or industry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement about what someone feels, believes, or intends to do, often made publicly:",
        "examples": [
          "The energy companies' professions of commitment to the environment seem less believable every day.",
          "his professions of love"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any type of work, esp. one that needs a high level of education or a particular skill:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the medical/teaching profession",
          "[ U ] I’m a writer by profession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job that needs a high level of education or special training:",
        "examples": [
          "What is it like to work in a profession where more than 97% of your colleagues are men?",
          "the accountancy/teaching/engineering profession",
          "the legal/medical/actuarial profession",
          "sb is sth by profession He's an architect by profession.",
          "She is a leading commercial lawyer who is highly respected within the profession.",
          "enter/go into/leave a profession We won't get people to enter a profession that doesn't reward effectiveness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who do a particular type of work, considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a feeling among the nursing profession that their work is undervalued."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "jobs that need special training and skill, such as being a doctor or lawyer, rather than jobs in business or industry:",
        "examples": [
          "The struggle for equality in the military is not over yet, but women are making significant gains in this area, as they are in business, politics, and the professions.",
          "enter/go into the professions It was an environment where science was a dirty word and his fellow pupils were encouraged to go into the professions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "professor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a teacher of the highest rank in a department of a British university, or a teacher of high rank in an American university or college:",
        "examples": [
          "Professor Stephen Hawking",
          "a professor of sociology",
          "a sociology professor",
          "[ as form of address ] Thank you, Professor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a teacher of high rank in an American university or college:",
        "examples": [
          "Professor W. B. Ofuatey-Kodjoe",
          "a history professor/professor of history"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "professors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a teacher of the highest rank in a department of a British university, or a teacher of high rank in an American university or college:",
        "examples": [
          "Professor Stephen Hawking",
          "a professor of sociology",
          "a sociology professor",
          "[ as form of address ] Thank you, Professor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a teacher of high rank in an American university or college:",
        "examples": [
          "Professor W. B. Ofuatey-Kodjoe",
          "a history professor/professor of history"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proficient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "skilled and experienced:",
        "examples": [
          "a proficient swimmer",
          "She's proficient in two languages.",
          "It takes a couple of years of regular driving before you become proficient at it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skilled and experienced:",
        "examples": [
          "a proficient swimmer",
          "He studied Chinese and became proficient in the language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very skilled and experienced at something:",
        "examples": [
          "proficient at sth/doing sth Consumers have become more proficient at shopping online.",
          "proficient in sth The government will help small businesses become proficient in the technologies they need to compete in the digital marketplace."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "profile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short description of someone's life, work, character, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "information about a person's life, work, interests, etc. on a social networking website:",
        "examples": [
          "You can post your relationship status on your Facebook profile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of public attention and notice that something receives:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to increase our company's profile in Asia.",
          "There is a growing number of women in high-profile positions (= positions which they are noticed) in the government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a side view of a person's face:",
        "examples": [
          "Drawing profiles is somehow easier than drawing the full face.",
          "a strong profile",
          "The actor is photographed in profile, smoking a cigarette."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write or publish a short description of someone's life, work, character, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Every week in the books section of the paper they profile a different author.",
          "This week we profile the 20-year-old singer-songwriter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to predict the likely behaviour or description of someone such as a customer or criminal, based on what information you have about them:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales data can be used to profile customers' behaviour .",
          "He claims no officer would ever enforce the law by profiling a so-called \"type\" of person or people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a side view of a person’s face:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I’d seen her profile on a billboard.",
          "[ U ] A face in profile never looks at the viewer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a description of someone containing all the most important or interesting facts about the person:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a profile of producer Hal Willner in \"New York\" magazine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of public attention that someone or something receives:",
        "examples": [
          "He keeps a low profile and doesn’t go after headlines.",
          "She has had a high profile in the world of fashion for many years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short description of someone or something that gives important and useful details about them:",
        "examples": [
          "a profile of sb/sth The website lists more than 1,000 profiles of small companies.",
          "A recruiting firm can view the candidate profiles, but candidates' identities are protected until a job offer appears.",
          "a credit/financial profile Homes are sold at higher interest rates to consumers with riskier credit profiles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of public attention that something or someone receives:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's high profile helped them receive close to $10 million in state and local incentives.",
          "The Federation of Master Builders has been working to raise its profile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid attracting attention to yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has tried to keep a low profile since the controversy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a short description of someone or something with important and useful details about them:",
        "examples": [
          "In her new report she profiles companies with real profits and proven business models.",
          "profile sb/sth in/on sth A number of businesswomen are profiled on the careers website."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "profiles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short description of someone's life, work, character, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "information about a person's life, work, interests, etc. on a social networking website:",
        "examples": [
          "You can post your relationship status on your Facebook profile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of public attention and notice that something receives:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to increase our company's profile in Asia.",
          "There is a growing number of women in high-profile positions (= positions which they are noticed) in the government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a side view of a person's face:",
        "examples": [
          "Drawing profiles is somehow easier than drawing the full face.",
          "a strong profile",
          "The actor is photographed in profile, smoking a cigarette."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write or publish a short description of someone's life, work, character, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Every week in the books section of the paper they profile a different author.",
          "This week we profile the 20-year-old singer-songwriter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to predict the likely behaviour or description of someone such as a customer or criminal, based on what information you have about them:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales data can be used to profile customers' behaviour .",
          "He claims no officer would ever enforce the law by profiling a so-called \"type\" of person or people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a side view of a person’s face:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I’d seen her profile on a billboard.",
          "[ U ] A face in profile never looks at the viewer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a description of someone containing all the most important or interesting facts about the person:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a profile of producer Hal Willner in \"New York\" magazine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of public attention that someone or something receives:",
        "examples": [
          "He keeps a low profile and doesn’t go after headlines.",
          "She has had a high profile in the world of fashion for many years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short description of someone or something that gives important and useful details about them:",
        "examples": [
          "a profile of sb/sth The website lists more than 1,000 profiles of small companies.",
          "A recruiting firm can view the candidate profiles, but candidates' identities are protected until a job offer appears.",
          "a credit/financial profile Homes are sold at higher interest rates to consumers with riskier credit profiles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of public attention that something or someone receives:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's high profile helped them receive close to $10 million in state and local incentives.",
          "The Federation of Master Builders has been working to raise its profile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid attracting attention to yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has tried to keep a low profile since the controversy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a short description of someone or something with important and useful details about them:",
        "examples": [
          "In her new report she profiles companies with real profits and proven business models.",
          "profile sb/sth in/on sth A number of businesswomen are profiled on the careers website."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "profiling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of collecting information about someone, especially a criminal, in order to give a description of them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of collecting important and useful details about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "We have been asked to investigate consumer profiling by online ad firms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "profit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money that is earned in trade or business after paying the costs of producing and selling goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "She makes a big profit from selling waste material to textile companies.",
          "A year ago the Tokyo company had a pretax profit of 35 million yen.",
          "Company profits are down from last year's figures.",
          "You don't expect to make much profit within the first couple of years of setting up a company.",
          "He sold his house at a huge profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to earn a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s been in business five years, but has not yet turned a profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the good result or advantage that can be achieved by a particular action or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no profit to be gained from endlessly discussing whose fault it was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that a business earns above what it costs to produce and sell goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Any profit made on the sale is taxable.",
          "[ C ] A lot of businesses are reaping huge profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Profit can also mean benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He could see little profit in arguing with them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "earn money, or benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] It’s sickening that somebody would profit from her misfortune.",
          "[ T ] fml What will it profit us to make this bargain (= How will we benefit)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is earned in trade or business, especially after paying the costs of producing and selling goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "The group has had an uneven record in recent years, swinging back and forth between profits and losses.",
          "make/realize/turn a profit The company said it had made a profit of about £1.4bn on the deal.",
          "after-tax/pre-tax profit Pre-tax profits rose 22.3% to £13.7m.",
          "The expectation is that both turnover and trading profit will have increased during last year.",
          "sell sth at a profit A realized gain occurs when we sell an investment at a profit.",
          "profit on sth He will make a $431m profit on the sale.",
          "for profit Banks made new loans, then swiftly sold them off for profit, using the proceeds to extend still more.",
          "report profits In the year to March the company reported profits after tax of €900,000.",
          "profits fall/increase/rise Sales and profits rose last year.",
          "Concerns have been raised that a stagnating economy is hampering corporate profit growth.",
          "boost/increase profits",
          "an increase/jump/rise in profit",
          "a drop/fall in profit",
          "big/record/strong profits",
          "future/short-term/small profits",
          "annual/corporate/taxable profits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be earning, or start to earn, money from a trade or business rather than losing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Some want it to be illegal to make anyone redundant if you are in profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "profits for the first half, first quarter, etc. of a financial year:",
        "examples": [
          "The US entertainment giant showed how second-quarter profits had more than doubled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "profit that does not need to have any costs taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "Once overheads are covered, 55c of every $1 of sales is pure profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn money from something:",
        "examples": [
          "profit by sth/doing sth Traders can profit by buying the stocks back later at lower prices.",
          "profit from sth/doing sth Many companies will profit from the fall in interest rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gain an advantage from something:",
        "examples": [
          "profit from sth/doing sth I profited enormously from working with her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "profitable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making or likely to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Over the years it has developed into a highly profitable business.",
          "profitable investments",
          "The company had to eliminate 200 jobs to stay profitable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that produces or is likely to produce an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "I made profitable use of my time, mixing with a lot of different people and practising my Spanish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "resulting in or likely to result in a profit or a benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "a profitable business",
          "I try to make profitable use of my time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "a profitable business/company They are now among the most profitable companies quoted on the New York Stock Exchange.",
          "highly/very profitable This is a highly profitable business.",
          "a profitable market/product",
          "profitable growth",
          "be profitable for sb to do sth Consumers need to convince farmers that it can be profitable for them to grow organic food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving an advantage or useful result:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting had gone well, and he felt it had been a profitable morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "profited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money that is earned in trade or business after paying the costs of producing and selling goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "She makes a big profit from selling waste material to textile companies.",
          "A year ago the Tokyo company had a pretax profit of 35 million yen.",
          "Company profits are down from last year's figures.",
          "You don't expect to make much profit within the first couple of years of setting up a company.",
          "He sold his house at a huge profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to earn a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s been in business five years, but has not yet turned a profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the good result or advantage that can be achieved by a particular action or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no profit to be gained from endlessly discussing whose fault it was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that a business earns above what it costs to produce and sell goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Any profit made on the sale is taxable.",
          "[ C ] A lot of businesses are reaping huge profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Profit can also mean benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He could see little profit in arguing with them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "earn money, or benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] It’s sickening that somebody would profit from her misfortune.",
          "[ T ] fml What will it profit us to make this bargain (= How will we benefit)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is earned in trade or business, especially after paying the costs of producing and selling goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "The group has had an uneven record in recent years, swinging back and forth between profits and losses.",
          "make/realize/turn a profit The company said it had made a profit of about £1.4bn on the deal.",
          "after-tax/pre-tax profit Pre-tax profits rose 22.3% to £13.7m.",
          "The expectation is that both turnover and trading profit will have increased during last year.",
          "sell sth at a profit A realized gain occurs when we sell an investment at a profit.",
          "profit on sth He will make a $431m profit on the sale.",
          "for profit Banks made new loans, then swiftly sold them off for profit, using the proceeds to extend still more.",
          "report profits In the year to March the company reported profits after tax of €900,000.",
          "profits fall/increase/rise Sales and profits rose last year.",
          "Concerns have been raised that a stagnating economy is hampering corporate profit growth.",
          "boost/increase profits",
          "an increase/jump/rise in profit",
          "a drop/fall in profit",
          "big/record/strong profits",
          "future/short-term/small profits",
          "annual/corporate/taxable profits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be earning, or start to earn, money from a trade or business rather than losing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Some want it to be illegal to make anyone redundant if you are in profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "profits for the first half, first quarter, etc. of a financial year:",
        "examples": [
          "The US entertainment giant showed how second-quarter profits had more than doubled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "profit that does not need to have any costs taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "Once overheads are covered, 55c of every $1 of sales is pure profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn money from something:",
        "examples": [
          "profit by sth/doing sth Traders can profit by buying the stocks back later at lower prices.",
          "profit from sth/doing sth Many companies will profit from the fall in interest rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gain an advantage from something:",
        "examples": [
          "profit from sth/doing sth I profited enormously from working with her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "profiteers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes advantage of a situation in which other people are suffering to make a profit, often by selling goods that are difficult to get at a high price:",
        "examples": [
          "a war profiteer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that takes unfair advantage of a situation to make a large profit, often by selling goods that are difficult to get at a very high price:",
        "examples": [
          "Humanitarian aid such as cans of oil were resold by war profiteers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "profiting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money that is earned in trade or business after paying the costs of producing and selling goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "She makes a big profit from selling waste material to textile companies.",
          "A year ago the Tokyo company had a pretax profit of 35 million yen.",
          "Company profits are down from last year's figures.",
          "You don't expect to make much profit within the first couple of years of setting up a company.",
          "He sold his house at a huge profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to earn a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s been in business five years, but has not yet turned a profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the good result or advantage that can be achieved by a particular action or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no profit to be gained from endlessly discussing whose fault it was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that a business earns above what it costs to produce and sell goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Any profit made on the sale is taxable.",
          "[ C ] A lot of businesses are reaping huge profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Profit can also mean benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He could see little profit in arguing with them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "earn money, or benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] It’s sickening that somebody would profit from her misfortune.",
          "[ T ] fml What will it profit us to make this bargain (= How will we benefit)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is earned in trade or business, especially after paying the costs of producing and selling goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "The group has had an uneven record in recent years, swinging back and forth between profits and losses.",
          "make/realize/turn a profit The company said it had made a profit of about £1.4bn on the deal.",
          "after-tax/pre-tax profit Pre-tax profits rose 22.3% to £13.7m.",
          "The expectation is that both turnover and trading profit will have increased during last year.",
          "sell sth at a profit A realized gain occurs when we sell an investment at a profit.",
          "profit on sth He will make a $431m profit on the sale.",
          "for profit Banks made new loans, then swiftly sold them off for profit, using the proceeds to extend still more.",
          "report profits In the year to March the company reported profits after tax of €900,000.",
          "profits fall/increase/rise Sales and profits rose last year.",
          "Concerns have been raised that a stagnating economy is hampering corporate profit growth.",
          "boost/increase profits",
          "an increase/jump/rise in profit",
          "a drop/fall in profit",
          "big/record/strong profits",
          "future/short-term/small profits",
          "annual/corporate/taxable profits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be earning, or start to earn, money from a trade or business rather than losing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Some want it to be illegal to make anyone redundant if you are in profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "profits for the first half, first quarter, etc. of a financial year:",
        "examples": [
          "The US entertainment giant showed how second-quarter profits had more than doubled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "profit that does not need to have any costs taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "Once overheads are covered, 55c of every $1 of sales is pure profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn money from something:",
        "examples": [
          "profit by sth/doing sth Traders can profit by buying the stocks back later at lower prices.",
          "profit from sth/doing sth Many companies will profit from the fall in interest rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gain an advantage from something:",
        "examples": [
          "profit from sth/doing sth I profited enormously from working with her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "profits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money that is earned in trade or business after paying the costs of producing and selling goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "She makes a big profit from selling waste material to textile companies.",
          "A year ago the Tokyo company had a pretax profit of 35 million yen.",
          "Company profits are down from last year's figures.",
          "You don't expect to make much profit within the first couple of years of setting up a company.",
          "He sold his house at a huge profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to earn a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s been in business five years, but has not yet turned a profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the good result or advantage that can be achieved by a particular action or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no profit to be gained from endlessly discussing whose fault it was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that a business earns above what it costs to produce and sell goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Any profit made on the sale is taxable.",
          "[ C ] A lot of businesses are reaping huge profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Profit can also mean benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He could see little profit in arguing with them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "earn money, or benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] It’s sickening that somebody would profit from her misfortune.",
          "[ T ] fml What will it profit us to make this bargain (= How will we benefit)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is earned in trade or business, especially after paying the costs of producing and selling goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "The group has had an uneven record in recent years, swinging back and forth between profits and losses.",
          "make/realize/turn a profit The company said it had made a profit of about £1.4bn on the deal.",
          "after-tax/pre-tax profit Pre-tax profits rose 22.3% to £13.7m.",
          "The expectation is that both turnover and trading profit will have increased during last year.",
          "sell sth at a profit A realized gain occurs when we sell an investment at a profit.",
          "profit on sth He will make a $431m profit on the sale.",
          "for profit Banks made new loans, then swiftly sold them off for profit, using the proceeds to extend still more.",
          "report profits In the year to March the company reported profits after tax of €900,000.",
          "profits fall/increase/rise Sales and profits rose last year.",
          "Concerns have been raised that a stagnating economy is hampering corporate profit growth.",
          "boost/increase profits",
          "an increase/jump/rise in profit",
          "a drop/fall in profit",
          "big/record/strong profits",
          "future/short-term/small profits",
          "annual/corporate/taxable profits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be earning, or start to earn, money from a trade or business rather than losing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Some want it to be illegal to make anyone redundant if you are in profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "profits for the first half, first quarter, etc. of a financial year:",
        "examples": [
          "The US entertainment giant showed how second-quarter profits had more than doubled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "profit that does not need to have any costs taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "Once overheads are covered, 55c of every $1 of sales is pure profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn money from something:",
        "examples": [
          "profit by sth/doing sth Traders can profit by buying the stocks back later at lower prices.",
          "profit from sth/doing sth Many companies will profit from the fall in interest rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gain an advantage from something:",
        "examples": [
          "profit from sth/doing sth I profited enormously from working with her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "profound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way:",
        "examples": [
          "His mother's death when he was aged six had a very profound effect on him.",
          "The invention of the contraceptive pill brought about profound changes in the lives of women.",
          "Those two lines of poetry express perfectly the profound sadness of loss.",
          "My grandfather has a profound mistrust of anything new or foreign.",
          "There was a note of profound irritation in his voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing a clear and deep understanding of serious matters:",
        "examples": [
          "profound truths/wisdom",
          "The review that I read said that it was \"a thoughtful and profound film\".",
          "\"Dying is easy - it's living that's the problem.\" \"That was very profound of you, Steven.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "felt or experienced strongly; extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "The speech had a profound influence on her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing a clear and deep understanding of serious matters:",
        "examples": [
          "You’re touching on a very profound question."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "profoundly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "deeply or extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "Society has changed so profoundly over the last 50 years.",
          "We are all profoundly grateful for your help and encouragement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that has a strong effect; extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "The operation can profoundly improve patients' lives."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "progeny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the young or offspring of a person, animal, or plant:",
        "examples": [
          "His numerous progeny are scattered all over the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the young of a person, animal, or plant; offspring:",
        "examples": [
          "Housewives chased their progeny out-of-doors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prognosis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a doctor's judgment of the likely or expected development of a disease or of the chances of getting better:",
        "examples": [
          "The prognosis after the operation was for a full recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future, especially in connection with a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I was reading a gloomy economic prognosis in the paper this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor’s judgment of the likely or expected development of a disease, or a statement of what the likely future situation is:",
        "examples": [
          "After successful surgery his prognosis was good."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "program": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of instructions that can be put into a computer in order to make it perform an operation:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer program",
          "She's written a program to find words that frequently occur together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "US and Australian English spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a series of instructions that make a computer perform a particular operation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She programmed the computer to calculate the rate of exchange in twelve currencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of activities or things to be achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "a training program",
          "the university basketball program",
          "a pilot recycling program"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a broadcast or series of broadcasts on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "What’s your favorite program?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of instructions that make a computer perform an operation:",
        "examples": [
          "a word processing program"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin book or piece of paper giving information about a play or musical or sports event",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to instruct a computerized device or system to operate in a particular way or at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "The CD player can be programmed to play the songs in any order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of instructions put into a computer so that it does particular tasks:",
        "examples": [
          "load/download a program The service will prompt you to download the appropriate program.",
          "install/uninstall a program When I try to install a program, I get an error message.",
          "design/develop/write a program The company is trying to develop a program that will predict terrorist acts.",
          "run/execute/use a program The command allows computer users to run a program with administrator rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an officially organized system of services, activities, or opportunities that help people achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "a government/state program The governor proposed a state $500 million program to build new schools.",
          "a health insurance/product-development/construction program The tax funds health insurance programs for the working poor.",
          "We had to end the bonus program for non-executive staff.",
          "a program to do sth A financial advisor analyzes clients' finances and prepares personalized programs to meet objectives.",
          "build/develop/finance a program",
          "launch/initiate a program"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a course of study, especially at a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "20 years ago there were only two women in our program.",
          "Business/Nursing/Management program Ms. Boothe will enter the college's Business program next year.",
          "a Master's/graduate program The university has 40 different graduate programs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a planned series of related events or activities:",
        "examples": [
          "A program of meetings has been planned for October and November.",
          "organize/set up/plan a program"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television or radio show:",
        "examples": [
          "On today's program, we'll have an interview with Bill Gates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a series of instructions, using a computer language, to create or run a computer program:",
        "examples": [
          "program sth to do sth They programmed the computer to predict future discoveries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a piece of software to give instructions to a computer or piece of electronic equipment to make it perform one of a range of tasks:",
        "examples": [
          "program sth to do sth You can use a Pocket PC or cell phone to program your DVR, grab MP3s you've already downloaded, and get stock quotes or weather reports."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "programme": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a broadcast on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "It's one of those arts programmes late at night.",
          "It's my favourite TV programme - I never miss an episode."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin book or piece of paper giving information about a play or musical or sports event, usually bought at the theatre or place where the event happens:",
        "examples": [
          "I looked in the programme to find out the actor's name.",
          "He collected football programmes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan of activities to be done or things to be achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "The school offers an exciting and varied programme of social events.",
          "The rail system is to put 20 million pounds into its modernization programme.",
          "I'm running three mornings a week - it's all part of my fitness programme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell a device or system to operate in a particular way or at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "I've programmed the heating to come on at 6.00."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to always do or think a particular thing, although you do not try to:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm programmed to wake up at seven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an officially organized system of services, activities, or opportunities that help people achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no graduate training programme for new recruits.",
          "a programme to do sth Housing Market Renewal is a programme to deal with low demand in housing areas.",
          "a building/development/research programme",
          "build/develop/finance a programme",
          "launch/carry out/initiate a programme"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a broadcast on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "watch/see a programme Did you see that new programme last night?",
          "a television/TV/radio programme There aren't too many TV programmes worth watching right now.",
          "a news/reality/history programme We listened to a news programme on the BBC World Service.",
          "broadcast/show a programme (about sth) They're always showing programmes about nasty people doing nasty things to each other.",
          "a programme on sth We listened to a new programme on Radio 4."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a planned series of related events or activities:",
        "examples": [
          "A programme of meetings has been planned for October and November.",
          "organize/set up/plan a programme"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan for activities to be done or things to be achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "be programmed for sth This project is programmed for completion in April."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a series of instructions, using a computer language, to create or run a computer program:",
        "examples": [
          "programme sth to do sth Computers have been programmed to unlock apartment doors or slow trains in the event of an earthquake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a piece of software to give instructions to a computer or piece of electronic equipment to make it perform one of a range of tasks:",
        "examples": [
          "programme sth to do sth You can programme the DVD player to switch itself off."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "programmed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a broadcast on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "It's one of those arts programmes late at night.",
          "It's my favourite TV programme - I never miss an episode."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin book or piece of paper giving information about a play or musical or sports event, usually bought at the theatre or place where the event happens:",
        "examples": [
          "I looked in the programme to find out the actor's name.",
          "He collected football programmes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan of activities to be done or things to be achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "The school offers an exciting and varied programme of social events.",
          "The rail system is to put 20 million pounds into its modernization programme.",
          "I'm running three mornings a week - it's all part of my fitness programme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell a device or system to operate in a particular way or at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "I've programmed the heating to come on at 6.00."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to always do or think a particular thing, although you do not try to:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm programmed to wake up at seven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an officially organized system of services, activities, or opportunities that help people achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no graduate training programme for new recruits.",
          "a programme to do sth Housing Market Renewal is a programme to deal with low demand in housing areas.",
          "a building/development/research programme",
          "build/develop/finance a programme",
          "launch/carry out/initiate a programme"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a broadcast on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "watch/see a programme Did you see that new programme last night?",
          "a television/TV/radio programme There aren't too many TV programmes worth watching right now.",
          "a news/reality/history programme We listened to a news programme on the BBC World Service.",
          "broadcast/show a programme (about sth) They're always showing programmes about nasty people doing nasty things to each other.",
          "a programme on sth We listened to a new programme on Radio 4."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a planned series of related events or activities:",
        "examples": [
          "A programme of meetings has been planned for October and November.",
          "organize/set up/plan a programme"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan for activities to be done or things to be achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "be programmed for sth This project is programmed for completion in April."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a series of instructions, using a computer language, to create or run a computer program:",
        "examples": [
          "programme sth to do sth Computers have been programmed to unlock apartment doors or slow trains in the event of an earthquake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a piece of software to give instructions to a computer or piece of electronic equipment to make it perform one of a range of tasks:",
        "examples": [
          "programme sth to do sth You can programme the DVD player to switch itself off."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "programmer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to produce computer programs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to write computer programs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to produce computer programs:",
        "examples": [
          "He used to work as a computer programmer for a software company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "programming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity or job of writing computer programs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or skill of writing programs for computers:",
        "examples": [
          "She studied computer programming at college.",
          "I didn't have any programming knowledge at all, but the training was very good.",
          "All the software programming jobs were moved overseas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the instructions that tell a computer what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Officials said a programming error led them to overpay about $73,700."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the programmes that are broadcast on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "television/TV/radio programming More and more television programming is offered in high-definition format.",
          "science/children's/sports programming When public television viewers were asked what they want to see more of on television, science programming ranked first, followed by history.",
          "The network has increased it's educational programming for children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "programs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of instructions that can be put into a computer in order to make it perform an operation:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer program",
          "She's written a program to find words that frequently occur together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "US and Australian English spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a series of instructions that make a computer perform a particular operation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She programmed the computer to calculate the rate of exchange in twelve currencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of activities or things to be achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "a training program",
          "the university basketball program",
          "a pilot recycling program"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a broadcast or series of broadcasts on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "What’s your favorite program?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of instructions that make a computer perform an operation:",
        "examples": [
          "a word processing program"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin book or piece of paper giving information about a play or musical or sports event",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to instruct a computerized device or system to operate in a particular way or at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "The CD player can be programmed to play the songs in any order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of instructions put into a computer so that it does particular tasks:",
        "examples": [
          "load/download a program The service will prompt you to download the appropriate program.",
          "install/uninstall a program When I try to install a program, I get an error message.",
          "design/develop/write a program The company is trying to develop a program that will predict terrorist acts.",
          "run/execute/use a program The command allows computer users to run a program with administrator rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an officially organized system of services, activities, or opportunities that help people achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "a government/state program The governor proposed a state $500 million program to build new schools.",
          "a health insurance/product-development/construction program The tax funds health insurance programs for the working poor.",
          "We had to end the bonus program for non-executive staff.",
          "a program to do sth A financial advisor analyzes clients' finances and prepares personalized programs to meet objectives.",
          "build/develop/finance a program",
          "launch/initiate a program"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a course of study, especially at a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "20 years ago there were only two women in our program.",
          "Business/Nursing/Management program Ms. Boothe will enter the college's Business program next year.",
          "a Master's/graduate program The university has 40 different graduate programs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a planned series of related events or activities:",
        "examples": [
          "A program of meetings has been planned for October and November.",
          "organize/set up/plan a program"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television or radio show:",
        "examples": [
          "On today's program, we'll have an interview with Bill Gates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a series of instructions, using a computer language, to create or run a computer program:",
        "examples": [
          "program sth to do sth They programmed the computer to predict future discoveries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a piece of software to give instructions to a computer or piece of electronic equipment to make it perform one of a range of tasks:",
        "examples": [
          "program sth to do sth You can use a Pocket PC or cell phone to program your DVR, grab MP3s you've already downloaded, and get stock quotes or weather reports."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "progress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "movement to an improved or more developed state, or to a forward position:",
        "examples": [
          "Technological progress has been so rapid over the last few years.",
          "I'm not making much progress with my Spanish.",
          "The doctor said that she was making good progress (= getting better after a medical operation or illness).",
          "The recent free elections mark the next step in the country's progress towards democracy.",
          "The yacht's crew said that they were making relatively slow progress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or being done now:",
        "examples": [
          "Repair work is in progress on the south-bound lane of the motorway and will continue until June."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve or develop in skills, knowledge, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "My Spanish never really progressed beyond the stage of being able to order drinks at the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "As the war progressed, more and more countries became involved.",
          "We started off talking about the weather and gradually the conversation progressed to politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something to a more advanced or developed state:",
        "examples": [
          "I decided to do a postgraduate course because it's a good way to progress your career.",
          "I am anxious to progress discussions on the two projects as soon as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward:",
        "examples": [
          "As you progress up the valley, views open up.",
          "There were no signs indicating that workers should not progress beyond that point."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "movement toward an improved or more developed state, or to a forward position:",
        "examples": [
          "The talks failed to make any progress toward a settlement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is in progress, it is happening or being done now:",
        "examples": [
          "The construction work is already in progress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move toward an improved or more developed state, or to a forward position:",
        "examples": [
          "Construction is progressing well.",
          "As the game progressed I was bouncing in my chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing or developing towards an improved situation or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The managers were very pleased with the team's progress.",
          "\"We're addressing the problem,\" he said, \"and I think we're making progress.\"",
          "progress on sth We are making progress on improving our core business.",
          "\"There is no doubt we are making progress towards the goal,\" said Ford's CEO."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop or change to an improved situation or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "As things progressed in my career, I realized that starting my own company was a possibility.",
          "progress toward(s)/to sth We are progressing toward more significant environmental legislation.",
          "progress beyond sth The online auction company has failed to progress beyond a market share of 30% in Switzerland.",
          "progress rapidly/quickly/steadily She progressed steadily through the ranks to upper management."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "progressed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve or develop in skills, knowledge, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "My Spanish never really progressed beyond the stage of being able to order drinks at the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "As the war progressed, more and more countries became involved.",
          "We started off talking about the weather and gradually the conversation progressed to politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something to a more advanced or developed state:",
        "examples": [
          "I decided to do a postgraduate course because it's a good way to progress your career.",
          "I am anxious to progress discussions on the two projects as soon as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward:",
        "examples": [
          "As you progress up the valley, views open up.",
          "There were no signs indicating that workers should not progress beyond that point."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "progressing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve or develop in skills, knowledge, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "My Spanish never really progressed beyond the stage of being able to order drinks at the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "As the war progressed, more and more countries became involved.",
          "We started off talking about the weather and gradually the conversation progressed to politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something to a more advanced or developed state:",
        "examples": [
          "I decided to do a postgraduate course because it's a good way to progress your career.",
          "I am anxious to progress discussions on the two projects as soon as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forward:",
        "examples": [
          "As you progress up the valley, views open up.",
          "There were no signs indicating that workers should not progress beyond that point."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "progression": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of changing to the next stage of development:",
        "examples": [
          "Drugs can slow down the progression of the disease.",
          "The novel follows the progression of a woman from youth to middle age.",
          "logical/natural progression She'd always worked with old people so becoming a nurse was a logical/natural progression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the changing from one chord (= three or more musical notes played at the same time) to another in a piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "chord progression The twelve-bar blues is one of the most widely used chord progressions in music history.",
          "Music has rules that dictate the progression of chords."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing or developing towards an improved situation or state:",
        "examples": [
          "(a) progression toward(s)/to sth The progression towards fairer and more open markets is happening slowly.",
          "She spent three years as a senior manager, and from there it was a natural progression to the post of chief executive.",
          "The advertisement for the position promises \"rapid salary progression.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "progressive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "developing or happening gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "There's been a progressive decline in the standard of living over the past few years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A progressive medical condition continues to develop, or gradually becomes worse or more serious. :",
        "examples": [
          "Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain condition.",
          "He was diagnosed with syringomyelia, a disease of the spinal cord that results in progressive weakening of the body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Progressive ideas or systems are new and modern, encouraging change in society or in the way that things are done:",
        "examples": [
          "progressive ideas/attitudes",
          "The left of the party is pressing for a more progressive social policy.",
          "a progressive school"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A progressive tax system is one in which the rate of tax is higher on larger amounts of money.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The progressive form of a verb is used to show that the action is continuing. It is formed with the verb \"be\" followed by the present participle (= -ing form of the verb):",
        "examples": [
          "\"He's working hard at the moment\" is an example of the present progressive form of the verb \"work\".",
          "\"I was eating when the phone rang\" is an example of the past progressive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a lens (= a curved piece of glass) that allows you to see things clearly at different distances:",
        "examples": [
          "Progressive lenses provide vision correction for both near and distance prescriptions, but in a single lens.",
          "They sell many types of glasses: rimless, progressive, tinted and so on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports new ideas and social change, especially one who belongs to a political party",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "glasses with special lenses that let you see things clearly at different distances:",
        "examples": [
          "Are those glasses progressives?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A progressive disease is one that gets increasingly worse.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Progressive ideas or systems encourage change in society or in the way things are done:",
        "examples": [
          "She worked for women’s rights, labor reforms, and other progressive causes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "developing or happening gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "There's been a progressive decline in the standard of living over the last decade.",
          "Lomax promised 'a progressive return to our underlying growth rate' of 20% a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe ideas or systems that are new and modern, and that encourage change and development:",
        "examples": [
          "We're looking for progressive ideas to move the company forward.",
          "progressive management practices",
          "The company leadership has politically progressive views."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an economic system in which more advantages, especially tax advantages, are given to people with less money than to people with more money:",
        "examples": [
          "The party says it will introduce a more progressive Budget."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "progressives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "glasses with special lenses that let you see things clearly at different distances:",
        "examples": [
          "Are those glasses progressives?",
          "Your optometrist will make sure that your progressives are well fitting and are perfectly adjusted before you leave the office.",
          "It's time to move from single-vision lenses to progressives, I'm afraid.",
          "I bought two pairs of progressives at a huge discount.",
          "Wearing progressives for the first time can feel very strange."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prohibit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to officially refuse to allow something:",
        "examples": [
          "Motor vehicles are prohibited from driving in the town centre.",
          "The government introduced a law prohibiting tobacco advertisements on TV.",
          "Parking is strictly prohibited between these gates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent a particular activity by making it impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "The loudness of the music prohibits serious conversation in most nightclubs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially forbid something:",
        "examples": [
          "The law prohibits smoking in restaurants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To prohibit is also to prevent something by making it impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "Loud music prohibited serious conversation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially stop something from being done by making rules or laws that do not allow it:",
        "examples": [
          "The government introduced a law prohibiting tobacco advertisements on TV.",
          "prohibit sb from doing sth Committee rules prohibit members from buying shares.",
          "Smoking in restaurants is now prohibited by law."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prohibited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially refuse to allow something:",
        "examples": [
          "Motor vehicles are prohibited from driving in the town centre.",
          "The government introduced a law prohibiting tobacco advertisements on TV.",
          "Parking is strictly prohibited between these gates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent a particular activity by making it impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "The loudness of the music prohibits serious conversation in most nightclubs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prohibiting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially refuse to allow something:",
        "examples": [
          "Motor vehicles are prohibited from driving in the town centre.",
          "The government introduced a law prohibiting tobacco advertisements on TV.",
          "Parking is strictly prohibited between these gates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent a particular activity by making it impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "The loudness of the music prohibits serious conversation in most nightclubs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prohibition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of officially not allowing something, or an order that does this:",
        "examples": [
          "New York City has announced a prohibition on smoking on buses.",
          "The environmental group is demanding a complete prohibition against the hunting of whales.",
          "It's my feeling that the money spent on drug prohibition would be better spent on information and education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period from 1920 to 1933 when the production and sale of alcohol was not allowed in the US",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the US, Prohibition was the period from 1920 to 1933 when the production and sale of alcohol was illegal.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period from 1920 to 1933 when the production and sale of alcohol was forbidden in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a thriving black market during Prohibition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law or rule that officially stops something from being done, or the fact of not being allowed by official rules or laws:",
        "examples": [
          "The regulations spell out the prohibition of age discrimination in the workplace.",
          "a prohibition against/on sth There is a prohibition on disclosing information."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prohibits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to officially refuse to allow something:",
        "examples": [
          "Motor vehicles are prohibited from driving in the town centre.",
          "The government introduced a law prohibiting tobacco advertisements on TV.",
          "Parking is strictly prohibited between these gates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent a particular activity by making it impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "The loudness of the music prohibits serious conversation in most nightclubs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially forbid something:",
        "examples": [
          "The law prohibits smoking in restaurants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To prohibit is also to prevent something by making it impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "Loud music prohibited serious conversation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially stop something from being done by making rules or laws that do not allow it:",
        "examples": [
          "The government introduced a law prohibiting tobacco advertisements on TV.",
          "prohibit sb from doing sth Committee rules prohibit members from buying shares.",
          "Smoking in restaurants is now prohibited by law."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "project": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of planned work or an activity that is finished over a period of time and intended to achieve a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the Kings Cross housing project",
          "a scientific research project",
          "Her latest project is a film based on the life of a 19th-century music hall star.",
          "My next project is decorating the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a study of a particular subject done over a period of time, especially by students:",
        "examples": [
          "He's doing a class project on pollution.",
          "In our third year at college everyone had to do a special project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an amount or number expected in the future from information already known:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Government spending is projected to rise by three percent next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw or direct something forwards, with force:",
        "examples": [
          "90 percent of the projected missiles will hit their target."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing or speak loudly and clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a big theatre so you really have to project your voice if you're going to be heard at the back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a film, image, or light to appear on a screen or other surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Laser images were projected onto a screen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wrongly imagine that someone else is feeling a particular emotion or desire when in fact it is you who feels this way:",
        "examples": [
          "I suspect he's projecting his fears onto you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you project a particular quality, that quality is what most people notice about you:",
        "examples": [
          "Recently the president has sought to project a much tougher image."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stick out over an edge or from a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel dining room projects out over the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of planned work or activity that is completed over a period of time and intended to achieve a particular aim:",
        "examples": [
          "a research project",
          "construction projects",
          "Painting the bedroom is Steve’s next project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a housing project",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an amount or result expected in the future from information already known:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotels are projecting big profits.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] They project (that) 31 billion people will watch the World Cup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stick out beyond the edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel dining room projects (out) over the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a picture or light to appear on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "We don’t have a screen but we can project the slides onto the back wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something forward or into the air:",
        "examples": [
          "The device allows you to scoop up a ball and project it some 140 feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To project is also to speak or sing loudly and clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "Singers are used to projecting their voices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of planned work or an activity which is done over a period of time and intended to achieve a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The date for starting the project will be set once financing is completed.",
          "set up/launch a project They set up the research project with help from the university.",
          "fund/pay for/finance a project Two local businesses funded the project.",
          "manage/run a project",
          "complete/finish a project",
          "a joint/large/major project",
          "a building/construction/development project"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an amount or number expected in the future from information already known:",
        "examples": [
          "The amount was less than we had projected.",
          "The state is projecting a $275 million shortfall for the rest of the fiscal year.",
          "be projected (to do sth) Growth rate is projected for five years.",
          "The deficit is projected to rise to $17 million next year.",
          "The project controller said the highway was currently seeing between 20,000 and 24,000 vehicles a day, fewer than the 26,000 originally projected.",
          "The review projects that gas could end up accounting for more than 50% of generating supply by 2020."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan for something to happen or expect something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "be projected to do sth The work is projected to start in November."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make other people see or feel a particular quality or idea in the way you behave:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate projects supreme confidence in his own views and abilities.",
          "He was told that arriving in his Rolls-Royce might project the wrong image ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause an image to appear on a screen or surface using a projector:",
        "examples": [
          "project sth on/onto sth The digital video will be projected on a huge I-MAX screen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "projected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "planned for the future or calculated based on information already known:",
        "examples": [
          "The projected extension to the motorway is going to cost over £4 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an amount or result expected in the future) calculated from information already known:",
        "examples": [
          "The projected population growth will keep doctors busy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "planned for the future or calculated based on information already known:",
        "examples": [
          "With millions of water bottles used each year across the city, the 10¢-per-bottle tax would add up to a projected $21 million.",
          "The revenue has helped to turn last year's projected loss of €3.4m into an expected profit of €3m.",
          "projected rate/level/range The projected rate of growth for the global economy is 1.7%.",
          "projected earnings/growth/increase Passenger revenue rose by 3.3% to $918 million, against projected growth of 9.9%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "projectile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object that is thrown or shot forwards with force:",
        "examples": [
          "The second projectile exploded after hitting a tank.",
          "People started throwing bottles and other projectiles at the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a weapon) thrown or shot forwards with great force; relating to or using weapons like this:",
        "examples": [
          "projectile weapons",
          "projectile attacks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that is thrown or fired, esp. from a weapon",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "projectiles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object that is thrown or shot forwards with force:",
        "examples": [
          "The second projectile exploded after hitting a tank.",
          "People started throwing bottles and other projectiles at the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a weapon) thrown or shot forwards with great force; relating to or using weapons like this:",
        "examples": [
          "projectile weapons",
          "projectile attacks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that is thrown or fired, esp. from a weapon",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "projecting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an amount or number expected in the future from information already known:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Government spending is projected to rise by three percent next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw or direct something forwards, with force:",
        "examples": [
          "90 percent of the projected missiles will hit their target."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing or speak loudly and clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a big theatre so you really have to project your voice if you're going to be heard at the back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a film, image, or light to appear on a screen or other surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Laser images were projected onto a screen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wrongly imagine that someone else is feeling a particular emotion or desire when in fact it is you who feels this way:",
        "examples": [
          "I suspect he's projecting his fears onto you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you project a particular quality, that quality is what most people notice about you:",
        "examples": [
          "Recently the president has sought to project a much tougher image."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stick out over an edge or from a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel dining room projects out over the water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "projection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a calculation or guess about the future based on information that you have:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has failed to achieve last year's sales projections by 30 percent.",
          "Spending was well below projections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of projecting a film or an image onto a screen or wall, or the film or image itself:",
        "examples": [
          "A few chairs and rear projections supplied the scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that projects from a surface or above the edge of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing or image that represents a line, figure, or solid shown on a particular plane (= a flat or level surface that continues in all directions):",
        "examples": [
          "CT scans can be reformatted in multiple projections, regardless of the original plane of scanning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of imagining that someone else feels a particular emotion or wants something when in fact it is you who feels this way; an example of this act:",
        "examples": [
          "Projection is where you see in others what is really within yourself.",
          "The relative's negativity toward the patient involves a projection of the relative's own feelings of vulnerability from previous personal distress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of expressing your feelings and wishes; an example of this act:",
        "examples": [
          "the projection of repressed feelings",
          "The things we think we see objectively are really projections of our emotions, memories, and thoughts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount or result expected in the future that is calculated from information already known:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales projections made last year were too optimistic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that sticks out beyond the edge of something to which it is attached:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a strange-looking house, with little projections off the sides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture that is made to appear on a surface, esp. by a special device for showing movies or other images on a screen or other surface:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] A projection of his face appeared on the back wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a calculation or guess about the future based on information that you have:",
        "examples": [
          "The strong sales caused the company to boost its industry sales projection for the year.",
          "a projection for sth The company's global projections for the year indicated that it would soon be the world's largest car company.",
          "It was too early to start making specific projections about plans or projects he would like to undertake.",
          "It revised revenue projections for the remainder of the financial year.",
          "Maguire believed that the growth projections used for marketing purposes were not achievable.",
          "budget/earnings/financial projections",
          "The President bragged that his push has resulted in 825,000 new jobs, more than 30% ahead of even the government's optimistic projections."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "projections": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a calculation or guess about the future based on information that you have:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has failed to achieve last year's sales projections by 30 percent.",
          "Spending was well below projections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of projecting a film or an image onto a screen or wall, or the film or image itself:",
        "examples": [
          "A few chairs and rear projections supplied the scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that projects from a surface or above the edge of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing or image that represents a line, figure, or solid shown on a particular plane (= a flat or level surface that continues in all directions):",
        "examples": [
          "CT scans can be reformatted in multiple projections, regardless of the original plane of scanning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of imagining that someone else feels a particular emotion or wants something when in fact it is you who feels this way; an example of this act:",
        "examples": [
          "Projection is where you see in others what is really within yourself.",
          "The relative's negativity toward the patient involves a projection of the relative's own feelings of vulnerability from previous personal distress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of expressing your feelings and wishes; an example of this act:",
        "examples": [
          "the projection of repressed feelings",
          "The things we think we see objectively are really projections of our emotions, memories, and thoughts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount or result expected in the future that is calculated from information already known:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales projections made last year were too optimistic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that sticks out beyond the edge of something to which it is attached:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a strange-looking house, with little projections off the sides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture that is made to appear on a surface, esp. by a special device for showing movies or other images on a screen or other surface:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] A projection of his face appeared on the back wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a calculation or guess about the future based on information that you have:",
        "examples": [
          "The strong sales caused the company to boost its industry sales projection for the year.",
          "a projection for sth The company's global projections for the year indicated that it would soon be the world's largest car company.",
          "It was too early to start making specific projections about plans or projects he would like to undertake.",
          "It revised revenue projections for the remainder of the financial year.",
          "Maguire believed that the growth projections used for marketing purposes were not achievable.",
          "budget/earnings/financial projections",
          "The President bragged that his push has resulted in 825,000 new jobs, more than 30% ahead of even the government's optimistic projections."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "projector": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for showing films or images on a screen or other surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for showing movies or other images on a screen or other surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that makes a film or other image appear on a screen or other surface:",
        "examples": [
          "You can connect your PDA directly to a projector and go through the slides with a remote control.",
          "a digital/movie/film projector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "projects": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of planned work or an activity that is finished over a period of time and intended to achieve a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the Kings Cross housing project",
          "a scientific research project",
          "Her latest project is a film based on the life of a 19th-century music hall star.",
          "My next project is decorating the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a study of a particular subject done over a period of time, especially by students:",
        "examples": [
          "He's doing a class project on pollution.",
          "In our third year at college everyone had to do a special project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an amount or number expected in the future from information already known:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Government spending is projected to rise by three percent next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw or direct something forwards, with force:",
        "examples": [
          "90 percent of the projected missiles will hit their target."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing or speak loudly and clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a big theatre so you really have to project your voice if you're going to be heard at the back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a film, image, or light to appear on a screen or other surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Laser images were projected onto a screen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wrongly imagine that someone else is feeling a particular emotion or desire when in fact it is you who feels this way:",
        "examples": [
          "I suspect he's projecting his fears onto you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you project a particular quality, that quality is what most people notice about you:",
        "examples": [
          "Recently the president has sought to project a much tougher image."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stick out over an edge or from a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel dining room projects out over the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of planned work or activity that is completed over a period of time and intended to achieve a particular aim:",
        "examples": [
          "a research project",
          "construction projects",
          "Painting the bedroom is Steve’s next project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a housing project",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an amount or result expected in the future from information already known:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotels are projecting big profits.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] They project (that) 31 billion people will watch the World Cup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stick out beyond the edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel dining room projects (out) over the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a picture or light to appear on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "We don’t have a screen but we can project the slides onto the back wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something forward or into the air:",
        "examples": [
          "The device allows you to scoop up a ball and project it some 140 feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To project is also to speak or sing loudly and clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "Singers are used to projecting their voices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of planned work or an activity which is done over a period of time and intended to achieve a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The date for starting the project will be set once financing is completed.",
          "set up/launch a project They set up the research project with help from the university.",
          "fund/pay for/finance a project Two local businesses funded the project.",
          "manage/run a project",
          "complete/finish a project",
          "a joint/large/major project",
          "a building/construction/development project"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an amount or number expected in the future from information already known:",
        "examples": [
          "The amount was less than we had projected.",
          "The state is projecting a $275 million shortfall for the rest of the fiscal year.",
          "be projected (to do sth) Growth rate is projected for five years.",
          "The deficit is projected to rise to $17 million next year.",
          "The project controller said the highway was currently seeing between 20,000 and 24,000 vehicles a day, fewer than the 26,000 originally projected.",
          "The review projects that gas could end up accounting for more than 50% of generating supply by 2020."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan for something to happen or expect something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "be projected to do sth The work is projected to start in November."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make other people see or feel a particular quality or idea in the way you behave:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate projects supreme confidence in his own views and abilities.",
          "He was told that arriving in his Rolls-Royce might project the wrong image ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause an image to appear on a screen or surface using a projector:",
        "examples": [
          "project sth on/onto sth The digital video will be projected on a huge I-MAX screen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prolific": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "producing a great number or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was probably the most prolific songwriter of his generation.",
          "Rabbits and other rodents are prolific (= have a lot of babies)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing a great number or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was probably the most prolific songwriter of his generation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prolong": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something last a longer time:",
        "examples": [
          "We were having such a good time that we decided to prolong our stay by another week.",
          "She chewed each delicious mouthful as slowly as she could, prolonging the pleasure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something last a longer time:",
        "examples": [
          "They’re trying to prolong their lives."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prolonged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continuing for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Prolonged use of the drug is known to have harmful side-effects."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prolonging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something last a longer time:",
        "examples": [
          "We were having such a good time that we decided to prolong our stay by another week.",
          "She chewed each delicious mouthful as slowly as she could, prolonging the pleasure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal party held for older students at the end of the school year, at which there is dancing:",
        "examples": [
          "Who are you taking to the Senior Prom?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "UK informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal party held at the end of the school year for older students in high school:",
        "examples": [
          "Who are you taking to the senior/junior prom?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prometheus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Greek mythology (= ancient stories), a demigod (= someone who is part human and part god) who stole fire from Mount Olympus:",
        "examples": [
          "Prometheus was a Titan, the class of immortals who were around long before Zeus.",
          "Some believe that it is the mountain to which Prometheus was eternally chained."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prominent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very well known and important:",
        "examples": [
          "a prominent Democrat",
          "a prominent member of the Saudi royal family",
          "The government should be playing a more prominent role in promoting human rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sticking out from a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a prominent chin/nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is in a prominent position can easily be seen or noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "New books are displayed in a prominent position on tables at the front of the store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very noticeable, important, or famous:",
        "examples": [
          "She plays a prominent role in the organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is prominent, it sticks out from a surface or can be seen easily:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a prominent chin/nose."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "promiscuous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) having a lot of different sexual partners or sexual relationships, or (of sexual habits) involving a lot of different partners:",
        "examples": [
          "I suppose I was quite promiscuous in my youth.",
          "It's a fallacy that gay men are more promiscuous than heterosexuals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) having a lot of different sexual partners",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "promised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone that you will certainly do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He promised faithfully to call me every week.",
          "[ + that ] The government have promised that they'll reduce taxes.",
          "[ + (that) ] Promise me (that) you won't tell him.",
          "I'll look for some while I'm at the shops but I'm not promising anything.",
          "Can I have that book back when you've finished because I've promised it (= I have said I will give it) to Sara.",
          "[ + two objects ] Her parents promised her a new car if she passed her exams.",
          "I've promised myself a long bath when I get through all this work.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I'll come round and see you every day,\" she promised.",
          "\"I won't do anything dangerous.\" \"You promise?\" \"I promise.\"",
          "\"I won't have time to take you shopping this afternoon.\" \"But you promised!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something promises to be good, exciting, etc. it is expected to be good, exciting, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It promises to be a really exciting game."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "promises": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone that you will certainly do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He promised faithfully to call me every week.",
          "[ + that ] The government have promised that they'll reduce taxes.",
          "[ + (that) ] Promise me (that) you won't tell him.",
          "I'll look for some while I'm at the shops but I'm not promising anything.",
          "Can I have that book back when you've finished because I've promised it (= I have said I will give it) to Sara.",
          "[ + two objects ] Her parents promised her a new car if she passed her exams.",
          "I've promised myself a long bath when I get through all this work.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I'll come round and see you every day,\" she promised.",
          "\"I won't do anything dangerous.\" \"You promise?\" \"I promise.\"",
          "\"I won't have time to take you shopping this afternoon.\" \"But you promised!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something promises to be good, exciting, etc. it is expected to be good, exciting, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It promises to be a really exciting game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of saying that you will certainly do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll put my things away tonight - and that's a promise!",
          "I'll try to get back in time, but I'm not making any promises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do/not do what you said that you would do:",
        "examples": [
          "If I make a promise, I like to keep it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the idea that someone or something is likely to develop successfully and that people expect this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "His English teacher had written on his report that he showed great promise.",
          "As a child I was quite a good dancer, but I didn't fulfil my early promise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state to someone that you will certainly do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We promised the kids (that) we’d take them to the zoo.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She promised to be careful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem likely:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The new movie promises to be one of the biggest money-makers of all time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the likelihood of success or achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "She shows great promise as a fiction writer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that you will certainly do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll try to get back in time, but I’m not making any promises.",
          "He broke his promise to (= said he would but did not) give his art collection to the county museum."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "promising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is promising shows signs that it is going to be successful or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "They won the award for the most promising new band of the year.",
          "\"How's your new venture going?\" \"It's looking quite promising.\"",
          "It's a great restaurant but it doesn't look at all promising from the outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing signs of future success or achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "a promising career"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "promote": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support something:",
        "examples": [
          "Advertising companies are always having to think up new ways to promote products.",
          "The Institute is intended to promote an understanding of the politics and culture of the Arab world.",
          "Greenpeace works to promote awareness of the dangers that threaten our planet today.",
          "It has long been known that regular exercise promotes all-round good health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to raise someone to a higher or more important position or rank:",
        "examples": [
          "If I'm not promoted within the next two years, I'm going to change jobs.",
          "She's just been promoted to senior sales rep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a sports team to a higher group:",
        "examples": [
          "If Coventry City win this match, they'll be promoted to the Premier League."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a student is promoted, he or she goes up to the next level in school.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advertise something in order to sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "The new model cars are being heavily promoted on television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage or support something, or to help something become successful:",
        "examples": [
          "A new campaign has been launched to promote safe driving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advance someone to a more important rank or position:",
        "examples": [
          "She was promoted to division manager last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A student who is promoted advances to the next grade (= level of schooling).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage people to buy or want something, through advertising, offers of lower prices, special events, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Marks was there promoting his new book.",
          "The vaccine is being heavily promoted by its maker.",
          "The guide has been designed to promote sales of their financial products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage the existence or development of something:",
        "examples": [
          "promote growth/business/development",
          "promote efficiency/innovation",
          "promote trade/competition",
          "promote democracy/diversity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a higher or more important job or rank:",
        "examples": [
          "Before being promoted, she worked as a senior manager for 15 years.",
          "promote sb to sth In August, he was promoted to the homicide division."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start listing (= giving the price of) a company's shares on a more important stock index (= system that shows changes of the average prices of shares on a particular stock market):",
        "examples": [
          "promote sth to sth All eight companies are to be promoted to the FTSE 100 index."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "promoted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support something:",
        "examples": [
          "Advertising companies are always having to think up new ways to promote products.",
          "The Institute is intended to promote an understanding of the politics and culture of the Arab world.",
          "Greenpeace works to promote awareness of the dangers that threaten our planet today.",
          "It has long been known that regular exercise promotes all-round good health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to raise someone to a higher or more important position or rank:",
        "examples": [
          "If I'm not promoted within the next two years, I'm going to change jobs.",
          "She's just been promoted to senior sales rep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a sports team to a higher group:",
        "examples": [
          "If Coventry City win this match, they'll be promoted to the Premier League."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a student is promoted, he or she goes up to the next level in school.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "promoter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to encourage something to happen or develop:",
        "examples": [
          "a promoter of peace/sexual equality"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who organizes and arranges sports and musical events:",
        "examples": [
          "a boxing/rock concert promoter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that organizes or finances a sports event or a performance, esp. of musical entertainment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, organization, or government that tries to encourage something to happen or develop:",
        "examples": [
          "The country is now a leading promoter of regional trade.",
          "He was a promoter of education and the arts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who arranges finance for sports and musical events:",
        "examples": [
          "By licensing the tour to a professional promoter, the company would still have been guaranteed a profit.",
          "a concert/music/sports promoter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "promoters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to encourage something to happen or develop:",
        "examples": [
          "a promoter of peace/sexual equality"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who organizes and arranges sports and musical events:",
        "examples": [
          "a boxing/rock concert promoter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that organizes or finances a sports event or a performance, esp. of musical entertainment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, organization, or government that tries to encourage something to happen or develop:",
        "examples": [
          "The country is now a leading promoter of regional trade.",
          "He was a promoter of education and the arts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who arranges finance for sports and musical events:",
        "examples": [
          "By licensing the tour to a professional promoter, the company would still have been guaranteed a profit.",
          "a concert/music/sports promoter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "promotes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support something:",
        "examples": [
          "Advertising companies are always having to think up new ways to promote products.",
          "The Institute is intended to promote an understanding of the politics and culture of the Arab world.",
          "Greenpeace works to promote awareness of the dangers that threaten our planet today.",
          "It has long been known that regular exercise promotes all-round good health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to raise someone to a higher or more important position or rank:",
        "examples": [
          "If I'm not promoted within the next two years, I'm going to change jobs.",
          "She's just been promoted to senior sales rep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a sports team to a higher group:",
        "examples": [
          "If Coventry City win this match, they'll be promoted to the Premier League."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a student is promoted, he or she goes up to the next level in school.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advertise something in order to sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "The new model cars are being heavily promoted on television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage or support something, or to help something become successful:",
        "examples": [
          "A new campaign has been launched to promote safe driving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advance someone to a more important rank or position:",
        "examples": [
          "She was promoted to division manager last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A student who is promoted advances to the next grade (= level of schooling).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage people to buy or want something, through advertising, offers of lower prices, special events, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Marks was there promoting his new book.",
          "The vaccine is being heavily promoted by its maker.",
          "The guide has been designed to promote sales of their financial products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage the existence or development of something:",
        "examples": [
          "promote growth/business/development",
          "promote efficiency/innovation",
          "promote trade/competition",
          "promote democracy/diversity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a higher or more important job or rank:",
        "examples": [
          "Before being promoted, she worked as a senior manager for 15 years.",
          "promote sb to sth In August, he was promoted to the homicide division."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start listing (= giving the price of) a company's shares on a more important stock index (= system that shows changes of the average prices of shares on a particular stock market):",
        "examples": [
          "promote sth to sth All eight companies are to be promoted to the FTSE 100 index."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "promoting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support something:",
        "examples": [
          "Advertising companies are always having to think up new ways to promote products.",
          "The Institute is intended to promote an understanding of the politics and culture of the Arab world.",
          "Greenpeace works to promote awareness of the dangers that threaten our planet today.",
          "It has long been known that regular exercise promotes all-round good health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to raise someone to a higher or more important position or rank:",
        "examples": [
          "If I'm not promoted within the next two years, I'm going to change jobs.",
          "She's just been promoted to senior sales rep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a sports team to a higher group:",
        "examples": [
          "If Coventry City win this match, they'll be promoted to the Premier League."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a student is promoted, he or she goes up to the next level in school.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "promotion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "activities to advertise something:",
        "examples": [
          "a sales promotion",
          "There was a promotion in the supermarket and they were giving away free glasses of wine.",
          "Obviously as sales manager he'll be very involved in the promotion and marketing of the product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of encouraging something to happen or develop:",
        "examples": [
          "the promotion of a healthy lifestyle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of raising someone to a higher or more important position or rank:",
        "examples": [
          "Did Steve get/Was Steve given the promotion he wanted?",
          "The job offers excellent promotion prospects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sports team wins promotion, it moves to a higher division at the end of the season:",
        "examples": [
          "River Plate's win last night has considerably increased their chances of promotion this season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the advancement of someone to a more important rank or position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C/U ] She’s been recommended for a promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "advertising intended to increase the sales of a product or service",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or fact of giving someone a higher or more important job:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees worry that saying 'no' to the boss decreases their chances of advancement and promotion.",
          "get/receive a promotion Does working longer hours increase your chances of getting a promotion?",
          "She was recommended for promotion by her manager.",
          "The study showed that obese employees were repeatedly passed over for promotion.",
          "He was seen by management as a troublemaker rather than a candidate for promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advertisement, event, or other activity used to advertise a product or service, or the use of these advertisements, events, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The supermarket has said it will extend the promotion for another week.",
          "The chain chose to concentrate very heavily on in-store promotions.",
          "We do product promotions using text messages.",
          "Heavy promotion of the country as a tourist destination has brought significant growth in the industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of advertising products and services, or a department of a company that does this work:",
        "examples": [
          "She found a dream job as director of publicity and promotions for a record company in St. Paul.",
          "His book can help your company decide how many dollars should be spent in promotions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of encouraging something to happen or develop:",
        "examples": [
          "the promotion of sth These legislative developments will contribute to the promotion of foreign investment.",
          "Direct government promotion played a primary role in the development of e-commerce.",
          "He worked in a trade promotion unit in the federal Commerce Department."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "promotional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "intended to advertise something:",
        "examples": [
          "a promotional campaign/video",
          "The writer recently went on a promotional tour of his homeland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "designed to advertise something in order to sell it:",
        "examples": [
          "We picked up some promotional material on holiday tours to Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for the purpose of advertising something:",
        "examples": [
          "promotional campaign/material/activity The brand enjoyed 11% sales growth in the period and was aided by new advertising and promotional activity.",
          "promotional event/item/gift The reporters were flown to an expensive hotel and showered with promotional gifts.",
          "promotional literature/leaflet/brochure",
          "promotional expenses/costs",
          "promotional offers/opportunities/partnerships"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "promotions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "activities to advertise something:",
        "examples": [
          "a sales promotion",
          "There was a promotion in the supermarket and they were giving away free glasses of wine.",
          "Obviously as sales manager he'll be very involved in the promotion and marketing of the product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of encouraging something to happen or develop:",
        "examples": [
          "the promotion of a healthy lifestyle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of raising someone to a higher or more important position or rank:",
        "examples": [
          "Did Steve get/Was Steve given the promotion he wanted?",
          "The job offers excellent promotion prospects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sports team wins promotion, it moves to a higher division at the end of the season:",
        "examples": [
          "River Plate's win last night has considerably increased their chances of promotion this season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the advancement of someone to a more important rank or position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C/U ] She’s been recommended for a promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "advertising intended to increase the sales of a product or service",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or fact of giving someone a higher or more important job:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees worry that saying 'no' to the boss decreases their chances of advancement and promotion.",
          "get/receive a promotion Does working longer hours increase your chances of getting a promotion?",
          "She was recommended for promotion by her manager.",
          "The study showed that obese employees were repeatedly passed over for promotion.",
          "He was seen by management as a troublemaker rather than a candidate for promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advertisement, event, or other activity used to advertise a product or service, or the use of these advertisements, events, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The supermarket has said it will extend the promotion for another week.",
          "The chain chose to concentrate very heavily on in-store promotions.",
          "We do product promotions using text messages.",
          "Heavy promotion of the country as a tourist destination has brought significant growth in the industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of advertising products and services, or a department of a company that does this work:",
        "examples": [
          "She found a dream job as director of publicity and promotions for a record company in St. Paul.",
          "His book can help your company decide how many dollars should be spent in promotions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of encouraging something to happen or develop:",
        "examples": [
          "the promotion of sth These legislative developments will contribute to the promotion of foreign investment.",
          "Direct government promotion played a primary role in the development of e-commerce.",
          "He worked in a trade promotion unit in the federal Commerce Department."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prompt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The bishop's speech has prompted an angry response from both political parties.",
          "Recent worries over the president's health have prompted speculation over his political future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone decide to say or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "What prompted you to say that?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone, especially an actor, to remember what they were going to say or do:",
        "examples": [
          "I forgot my line and had to be prompted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an instruction to an artificial intelligence (= a computer system or machine that has some of the qualities that a human brain has, such as the ability to interpret and produce language in a way that seems human, recognize or create images, solve problems, and learn from data supplied to it) using natural language rather than computer language:",
        "examples": [
          "Generative AIs can be prompted to create content that appears entirely novel.",
          "Successfully prompting a text-to-image AI model often involves a lot of experimentation in how to add and order words to get the results you want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an action) done quickly and without delay, or (of a person) acting quickly or arriving at the arranged time:",
        "examples": [
          "They've written back already - that was a very prompt reply.",
          "They're usually fairly prompt in dealing with enquiries.",
          "Try to be prompt because we'll be very short of time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign on a computer screen that shows that the computer is ready to receive your instructions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an instruction given to an artificial intelligence (= a computer system or machine that has some of the qualities that a human brain has, such as the ability to interpret and produce language in a way that seems human, recognize or create images, solve problems, and learn from data supplied to it) by a human using natural language rather than computer language:",
        "examples": [
          "As a beginner in prompt engineering, start with simple prompts and gradually move on to more complex ones.",
          "AI prompts are essentially commands that the AI model can understand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "words that are spoken to an actor who has forgotten what he or she is going to say during the performance of a play",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to help actors, during a performance, to remember words that they have forgotten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the time stated and no later:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll be leaving at six o'clock prompt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an action) done quickly and without delay, or (of a person) acting quickly or arriving at an arranged time:",
        "examples": [
          "The agency sent back a prompt reply to my inquiries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to say or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] What prompted you to say that?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you prompt an actor or speaker, you help by quietly saying the next word or phrase if it has been forgotten.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign from the computer that shows it is ready to receive your instructions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A prompt is also a set of directions or a passage from a book, poem, or play to give you ideas for writing something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that causes a reaction or makes someone do or think something:",
        "examples": [
          "The accusations of fraud prompted an angry response from the company's CEO.",
          "Steeply rising food prices pushed inflation to 5.6% last month prompting renewed concern about whether inflation would spread more widely.",
          "prompt sb/sth to do sth Evidence of a slow economy will prompt the bank to lower interest rates again.",
          "Pre-tax profit soared 28.2%, prompting the company to declare a special dividend of 70¢ a share."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a computer prompts you to do something while performing a task, it gives you a message that tells you what action to take next:",
        "examples": [
          "prompt sb to do sth After you've downloaded the program, you will be prompted to restart your PC."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or happening without delay:",
        "examples": [
          "prompt payment/delivery/service The message at the top of the bill is intended to encourage prompt payment.",
          "prompt action/attention/treatment Millions of people lack health insurance and therefore aren't getting regular screening or prompt treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done quickly, without delay, or arriving at the arranged time:",
        "examples": [
          "Be prompt for your appointment.",
          "The cashback bonus is given to prompt payers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol, usually a flashing line, or message on a computer screen that tells you that the computer is ready for you to give it an instruction:",
        "examples": [
          "Type your username and password when you see the prompt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prompted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The bishop's speech has prompted an angry response from both political parties.",
          "Recent worries over the president's health have prompted speculation over his political future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone decide to say or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "What prompted you to say that?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone, especially an actor, to remember what they were going to say or do:",
        "examples": [
          "I forgot my line and had to be prompted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an instruction to an artificial intelligence (= a computer system or machine that has some of the qualities that a human brain has, such as the ability to interpret and produce language in a way that seems human, recognize or create images, solve problems, and learn from data supplied to it) using natural language rather than computer language:",
        "examples": [
          "Generative AIs can be prompted to create content that appears entirely novel.",
          "Successfully prompting a text-to-image AI model often involves a lot of experimentation in how to add and order words to get the results you want."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prompter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The bishop's speech has prompted an angry response from both political parties.",
          "Recent worries over the president's health have prompted speculation over his political future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone decide to say or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "What prompted you to say that?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone, especially an actor, to remember what they were going to say or do:",
        "examples": [
          "I forgot my line and had to be prompted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an instruction to an artificial intelligence (= a computer system or machine that has some of the qualities that a human brain has, such as the ability to interpret and produce language in a way that seems human, recognize or create images, solve problems, and learn from data supplied to it) using natural language rather than computer language:",
        "examples": [
          "Generative AIs can be prompted to create content that appears entirely novel.",
          "Successfully prompting a text-to-image AI model often involves a lot of experimentation in how to add and order words to get the results you want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an action) done quickly and without delay, or (of a person) acting quickly or arriving at the arranged time:",
        "examples": [
          "They've written back already - that was a very prompt reply.",
          "They're usually fairly prompt in dealing with enquiries.",
          "Try to be prompt because we'll be very short of time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign on a computer screen that shows that the computer is ready to receive your instructions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an instruction given to an artificial intelligence (= a computer system or machine that has some of the qualities that a human brain has, such as the ability to interpret and produce language in a way that seems human, recognize or create images, solve problems, and learn from data supplied to it) by a human using natural language rather than computer language:",
        "examples": [
          "As a beginner in prompt engineering, start with simple prompts and gradually move on to more complex ones.",
          "AI prompts are essentially commands that the AI model can understand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "words that are spoken to an actor who has forgotten what he or she is going to say during the performance of a play",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to help actors, during a performance, to remember words that they have forgotten",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the time stated and no later:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll be leaving at six o'clock prompt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an action) done quickly and without delay, or (of a person) acting quickly or arriving at an arranged time:",
        "examples": [
          "The agency sent back a prompt reply to my inquiries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to say or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] What prompted you to say that?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you prompt an actor or speaker, you help by quietly saying the next word or phrase if it has been forgotten.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign from the computer that shows it is ready to receive your instructions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A prompt is also a set of directions or a passage from a book, poem, or play to give you ideas for writing something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that causes a reaction or makes someone do or think something:",
        "examples": [
          "The accusations of fraud prompted an angry response from the company's CEO.",
          "Steeply rising food prices pushed inflation to 5.6% last month prompting renewed concern about whether inflation would spread more widely.",
          "prompt sb/sth to do sth Evidence of a slow economy will prompt the bank to lower interest rates again.",
          "Pre-tax profit soared 28.2%, prompting the company to declare a special dividend of 70¢ a share."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a computer prompts you to do something while performing a task, it gives you a message that tells you what action to take next:",
        "examples": [
          "prompt sb to do sth After you've downloaded the program, you will be prompted to restart your PC."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or happening without delay:",
        "examples": [
          "prompt payment/delivery/service The message at the top of the bill is intended to encourage prompt payment.",
          "prompt action/attention/treatment Millions of people lack health insurance and therefore aren't getting regular screening or prompt treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done quickly, without delay, or arriving at the arranged time:",
        "examples": [
          "Be prompt for your appointment.",
          "The cashback bonus is given to prompt payers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol, usually a flashing line, or message on a computer screen that tells you that the computer is ready for you to give it an instruction:",
        "examples": [
          "Type your username and password when you see the prompt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prompting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of trying to make someone say something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Kids of that age really shouldn't need prompting to say thank you for things.",
          "Amazingly - without any prompting - my husband actually said how nice I looked in my new dress!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "promptly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "quickly, without delay, or at the arranged time:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll have to leave fairly promptly (= on time) if we want to catch that train.",
          "We try to answer readers' letters as promptly (= quickly) as we can.",
          "She promised she'd keep it secret and promptly (= immediately after) went and told Dad!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quickly, without delay, or at the arranged time:",
        "examples": [
          "start/finish promptly The meeting will start promptly at 9am.",
          "The train left promptly at 8:06."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "likely to show a particular characteristic, usually a negative one, or to be affected by something bad, such as damage or an illness :",
        "examples": [
          "I've always been prone to headaches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lying face down:",
        "examples": [
          "The photograph showed a man lying prone on the pavement, a puddle of blood around his head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone into a position in which they are lying face down, especially in order to improve their breathing and oxygen levels:",
        "examples": [
          "How many people do you need to prone a patient?",
          "In some cases, proning a patient can remove the need for intubation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to experience a particular problem more often than is usual:",
        "examples": [
          "accident-prone",
          "injury-prone"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to do, get, or suffer from something:",
        "examples": [
          "As a child, he was prone to ear infections.",
          "Carol’s kind of accident-prone (= seems to have a lot of accidents)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lying on your chest, with your face looking down:",
        "examples": [
          "The injured player was lifted into a cart and driven off the field in a prone position."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prong": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of two or more long, sharp points on an object, especially a fork",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of two or more long pointed parts at the end of a tool, electric plug, or other object",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pronounce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say a word or a letter in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you pronounce your surname?",
          "She pronounced his name so badly he didn't even recognize it.",
          "Sade, pronounced shah-day, is a singer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something officially or certainly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + noun/adj  ] He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.",
          "The jury pronounced him guilty.",
          "He gazed vacantly while the verdict and sentence were pronounced.",
          "She surveyed the building and pronounced herself pleased with their work.",
          "[ + that ] The government pronounced that they are no longer a nuclear state.",
          "\"Have I met him?\" \"You have indeed - I recall you pronounced the man (= said that he was) a fool.\"",
          "The dessert was tried and pronounced delicious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say a word or a letter in a particular way or in a correct way:",
        "examples": [
          "Around here, \"aunt\" is not pronounced the same as \"ant.\"",
          "How do you pronounce your last name?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state something officially or formally:",
        "examples": [
          "Dewey was mistakenly pronounced the winner of the election."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pronounced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very noticeable or certain:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm told I have a very pronounced English accent when I speak French.",
          "She's a woman of very pronounced views which she is not afraid to air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily noticeable; obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "The need for strong leadership is more pronounced (= clearer) during wartime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pronouncing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say a word or a letter in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you pronounce your surname?",
          "She pronounced his name so badly he didn't even recognize it.",
          "Sade, pronounced shah-day, is a singer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something officially or certainly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + noun/adj  ] He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.",
          "The jury pronounced him guilty.",
          "He gazed vacantly while the verdict and sentence were pronounced.",
          "She surveyed the building and pronounced herself pleased with their work.",
          "[ + that ] The government pronounced that they are no longer a nuclear state.",
          "\"Have I met him?\" \"You have indeed - I recall you pronounced the man (= said that he was) a fool.\"",
          "The dessert was tried and pronounced delicious."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pronouns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word that is used instead of a noun or a noun phrase:",
        "examples": [
          "Pronouns are often used to refer to a noun that has already been mentioned.",
          "\"She\", \"it\", and \"who\" are all examples of pronouns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone's pronouns are the way they choose to be referred to according to their gender identity:",
        "examples": [
          "Her pronouns are \"she/her\", but she is also happy with \"they/them\".",
          "It might be helpful to share your pronouns when introducing yourself.",
          "Some people include their pronouns in the signature line of their emails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word that is used instead of a noun or a noun phrase:",
        "examples": [
          "Pronouns are often used to refer to a noun that has been previously mentioned.",
          "\"She,\" \"it,\" \"them,\" and \"who\" are all examples of pronouns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word that is used instead of a noun or a noun phrase:",
        "examples": [
          "Pronouns are often used to refer to a noun that has been previously mentioned.",
          "\"She,\" \"it,\" \"them,\" and \"who\" are all examples of pronouns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pronto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "quickly and without delay:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll send those off pronto, before I forget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quickly and without delay:",
        "examples": [
          "When you get fresh corn, eat it pronto."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pronunciation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "how words are pronounced:",
        "examples": [
          "English pronunciation is notoriously difficult.",
          "There are two different pronunciations of this word."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which a word or letter is said, or said correctly, or the way in which a language is spoken:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Her pronunciation of English is improving.",
          "[ C ] There are two acceptable pronunciations for the word \"either.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proof": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fact or piece of information that shows that something exists or is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] Do they have any proof that it was Hampson who stole the goods?",
          "I have a suspicion that he's having an affair, though I don't have any concrete (= definite) proof.",
          "If anyone needs proof of Andrew Davies' genius as a writer, this novel is it.",
          "\"How old are you?\" \"21.\" \"Do you have any proof on you?\"",
          "Keep your receipt as proof of purchase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a printed copy of something that is examined and corrected before the final copies are printed:",
        "examples": [
          "I was busy correcting proofs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the stated alcoholic strength, a higher number meaning a greater amount of alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "It says on the bottle that it's 60 percent proof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "providing protection against something:",
        "examples": [
          "No household security devices are proof against (= protect completely against) the determined burglar.",
          "Her virtue would be proof against his charms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat a surface with a substance that will protect it against something, especially water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "protecting against, or not damaged by, a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a bullet-proof vest",
          "a waterproof/wind-proof jacket",
          "frost-proof pots for the garden"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "facts or documents that can be used to show that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "You will need to have proof of citizenship in order to get a passport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a printed copy of written material that is examined and corrected before final copies are printed:",
        "examples": [
          "Page proofs went out yesterday to all the contributors to the book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the calculations that show how the solution to a mathematical problem or equation was reached",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measure of the percentage of alcohol in an alcoholic drink, equal to twice the actual percentage of alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "Liquor that is 50 proof is 25% alcohol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a printed copy of something that is examined and corrected before the final copies are printed:",
        "examples": [
          "We still had time to correct the proofs of the brochure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proofread": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to find and correct mistakes in text before it is printed or put online",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to read and correct a piece of written work:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] Tondra proofreads (books) for a small publishing company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find and correct mistakes in copies of printed text before the final copies are printed:",
        "examples": [
          "I was asked to proofread the website by the next day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proofs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fact or piece of information that shows that something exists or is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] Do they have any proof that it was Hampson who stole the goods?",
          "I have a suspicion that he's having an affair, though I don't have any concrete (= definite) proof.",
          "If anyone needs proof of Andrew Davies' genius as a writer, this novel is it.",
          "\"How old are you?\" \"21.\" \"Do you have any proof on you?\"",
          "Keep your receipt as proof of purchase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a printed copy of something that is examined and corrected before the final copies are printed:",
        "examples": [
          "I was busy correcting proofs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the stated alcoholic strength, a higher number meaning a greater amount of alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "It says on the bottle that it's 60 percent proof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "providing protection against something:",
        "examples": [
          "No household security devices are proof against (= protect completely against) the determined burglar.",
          "Her virtue would be proof against his charms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat a surface with a substance that will protect it against something, especially water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "protecting against, or not damaged by, a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a bullet-proof vest",
          "a waterproof/wind-proof jacket",
          "frost-proof pots for the garden"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "facts or documents that can be used to show that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "You will need to have proof of citizenship in order to get a passport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a printed copy of written material that is examined and corrected before final copies are printed:",
        "examples": [
          "Page proofs went out yesterday to all the contributors to the book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the calculations that show how the solution to a mathematical problem or equation was reached",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measure of the percentage of alcohol in an alcoholic drink, equal to twice the actual percentage of alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "Liquor that is 50 proof is 25% alcohol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a printed copy of something that is examined and corrected before the final copies are printed:",
        "examples": [
          "We still had time to correct the proofs of the brochure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to support something physically, often by leaning it against something else or putting something under it:",
        "examples": [
          "prop something against something I propped my bike against the wall.",
          "prop something up against something A wooden sign was propped up against the house.",
          "be propped on Her head was propped on a pillow.",
          "propped on She was sitting at the desk with her chin propped on her hands.",
          "prop something open This window keeps on closing - I'll have to prop it open with something."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object used by the actors performing in a play or film:",
        "examples": [
          "The set is minimal and the only props used in the show are a table, a chair, and a glass of water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that is used to support something by holding it up:",
        "examples": [
          "I need some sort of a prop to keep the clothes line up.",
          "social prop figurative A lot of people use cigarettes as a sort of social prop (= to make them feel more confident)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of two rugby players in a team who play on each side at the front of the scrum (= a group of players from each team who come together with their heads down and arms joined, and push against each other to get control of the ball), are large and strong, and support the scrum, or this position in a team:",
        "examples": [
          "The England prop has signed a new two-year contract to stay at the club.",
          "He started his professional career as a prop forward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "respect for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I have to give her her props for being such a great athlete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support something by putting something else under or against it:",
        "examples": [
          "She propped the door open with a footstool.",
          "He was reading in bed, propped up by pillows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. To prop up something/prop something up is to support something that would fail or become weaker without such help:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] The US joined with other nations in a coordinated effort yesterday to prop up the value of the dollar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that is used on a theater stage or in a movie:",
        "examples": [
          "The only props used in the show are a table, a chair, and a glass of water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object used to support something or hold it in position",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "propaganda": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "information, ideas, opinions, or images, often only giving one part of an argument, that are broadcast, published, or in some other way spread with the intention of influencing people's opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "political/wartime propaganda",
          "At school we were fed communist/right-wing propaganda.",
          "One official dismissed the ceasefire as a mere propaganda exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information or ideas that are spread by an organized group or government to influence people’s opinions, esp. by not giving all the facts or by secretly emphasizing only one way of looking at the facts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "information, ideas, opinions, or images that give one part of an argument, which are broadcast, published, etc. in order to influence people's opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "a propaganda campaign/tool/exercise The report is just a political propaganda tool.",
          "anti-government/anti-Western/anti-American propaganda In the cyber attack, the home pages of official websites were replaced with anti-government propaganda.",
          "Critics called the book a blatant piece of propaganda."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "propane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a gas used as fuel, especially for cooking and heating",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "propel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push or move something somewhere, often with a lot of force:",
        "examples": [
          "a rocket propelled through space",
          "The Kon-Tiki sailed across the Pacific Ocean propelled by wind power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to do an activity or be in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The film propelled him to international stardom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to move forward:",
        "examples": [
          "Seals use their fins and flippers to propel them through the water with great force.",
          "fig. If the team won the next two games, they would be propelled into the number one ranking in collegiate football."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "propelled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push or move something somewhere, often with a lot of force:",
        "examples": [
          "a rocket propelled through space",
          "The Kon-Tiki sailed across the Pacific Ocean propelled by wind power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to do an activity or be in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The film propelled him to international stardom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to move forward:",
        "examples": [
          "Seals use their fins and flippers to propel them through the water with great force.",
          "fig. If the team won the next two games, they would be propelled into the number one ranking in collegiate football."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "propeller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that causes a ship or aircraft to move, consisting of two or more blades that spin at high speed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device with two or more blades that spin around to produce a force for moving the ship or aircraft to which it is attached",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "proper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "real, satisfactory, suitable, or correct:",
        "examples": [
          "This is Sara's first proper job - she usually does temporary work just for the money.",
          "If you're going to walk long distances you need proper walking boots.",
          "I would have done the job myself but I didn't have the proper equipment.",
          "I've had sandwiches but I haven't eaten a proper meal.",
          "She likes everything to be in its proper place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing standards of behaviour that are socially and morally acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] In those days it was considered not quite proper for young ladies to be seen talking to men in public.",
          "She was very proper, my grandmother - she'd never go out without wearing her hat and gloves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to the main, most important, or typical part:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a suburb of Los Angeles really - I wouldn't call it Los Angeles proper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got myself into a proper mess!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sometimes used instead of the adverb \"properly\" to describe how someone speaks:",
        "examples": [
          "She was an educated lady so she talked proper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for emphasizing what you are saying :",
        "examples": [
          "I was proper annoyed with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fitting or right for a particular situation; suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "We didn’t have the proper tools to do the job right.",
          "With proper treatment she should recover completely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "correct, or considered to be correct:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach showed him the proper way to hold a bat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "according to socially accepted standards of behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn’t think it was proper to just invite myself in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being in the central or main part or place:",
        "examples": [
          "They live in the suburbs, not in Boston proper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "properly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "correctly, or in a satisfactory way:",
        "examples": [
          "It's still not working properly.",
          "I'm not properly dressed for this kind of weather.",
          "I think you should take it somewhere to have it repaired properly.",
          "Come on, Evie, speak properly - you're not a baby any more!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a socially and morally acceptable way:",
        "examples": [
          "Most vegetables should be eaten with a fork but asparagus can be properly eaten with the fingers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is right for a particular situation; suitably:",
        "examples": [
          "If the plants are tended properly, they’ll thrive in this climate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is considered to be correct; correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "To learn to speak a language properly, you have to live in the country where that language is spoken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that follows socially acceptable standards:",
        "examples": [
          "I expect you to behave properly at the restaurant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "properties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object or objects that belong to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The club does not accept responsibility for loss of or damage to club members' personal property.",
          "Both books have \"Government property\" stamped inside them.",
          "Children need to be taught to have respect for other people's property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or area of land, or both together:",
        "examples": [
          "He owns a number of properties on the south coast.",
          "The notice said \"Private property - keep off!\"",
          "Yes, I've bought my own house - I'm now a man/woman of property!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal right to own and use something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality in a substance or material, especially one that means that it can be used in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the properties of copper is that it conducts heat and electricity very well.",
          "We value herbs for their taste, but we forget that they also have medicinal properties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thing or things owned by someone; a possession or possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The books are the property of the public library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Property is also land and buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He owns some valuable waterfront properties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality that something has:",
        "examples": [
          "Wool has excellent properties for clothing, since it can keep you warm while letting air in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A property is also a particular physical or chemical characteristic of a substance.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object or objects that belong to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They haven't yet learnt to respect people's property.",
          "Accepting stolen property is against the law.",
          "The phones are considered to be the property of the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or area of land that someone owns:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of properties coming on to the market in June increased at the fastest rate since May last year.",
          "buy/sell a property When the owner died, the family sold the property.",
          "a business/investment/residential property",
          "a hotel/retail/office property"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "buildings and land, considered as things to be bought and sold:",
        "examples": [
          "They made their money in property.",
          "buy/invest in/own property The university owns a lot of property in this part of town.",
          "The expense to each property owner will be more than $200,000.",
          "Property prices are very high in that area."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "property": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object or objects that belong to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The club does not accept responsibility for loss of or damage to club members' personal property.",
          "Both books have \"Government property\" stamped inside them.",
          "Children need to be taught to have respect for other people's property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or area of land, or both together:",
        "examples": [
          "He owns a number of properties on the south coast.",
          "The notice said \"Private property - keep off!\"",
          "Yes, I've bought my own house - I'm now a man/woman of property!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal right to own and use something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality in a substance or material, especially one that means that it can be used in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the properties of copper is that it conducts heat and electricity very well.",
          "We value herbs for their taste, but we forget that they also have medicinal properties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thing or things owned by someone; a possession or possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The books are the property of the public library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Property is also land and buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He owns some valuable waterfront properties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality that something has:",
        "examples": [
          "Wool has excellent properties for clothing, since it can keep you warm while letting air in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A property is also a particular physical or chemical characteristic of a substance.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object or objects that belong to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They haven't yet learnt to respect people's property.",
          "Accepting stolen property is against the law.",
          "The phones are considered to be the property of the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or area of land that someone owns:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of properties coming on to the market in June increased at the fastest rate since May last year.",
          "buy/sell a property When the owner died, the family sold the property.",
          "a business/investment/residential property",
          "a hotel/retail/office property"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "buildings and land, considered as things to be bought and sold:",
        "examples": [
          "They made their money in property.",
          "buy/invest in/own property The university owns a lot of property in this part of town.",
          "The expense to each property owner will be more than $200,000.",
          "Property prices are very high in that area."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prophecy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a statement that says what is going to happen in the future, especially one that is based on what you believe about a particular matter rather than existing facts:",
        "examples": [
          "The minister suggested that the dire prophecies of certain leading environmentalists were somewhat exaggerated.",
          "These doom and gloom prophecies are doing little to help the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to say what is going to happen in the future",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that tells what will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "biblical prophecies"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prophet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is believed to have a special power that allows them to say what a god wishes to tell people, especially about things that will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "an Old Testament prophet",
          "Let us hear the words of the prophet Isaiah on the coming of the Prince of Peace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports a new system of beliefs and principles:",
        "examples": [
          "Rousseau, that great prophet of the modern age"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Mohammed, the man who made Islam known to the world through the Koran",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who speaks for God or a god, or a person who tells what will happen in the future",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "prophetic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "saying correctly what will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Much of Orwell's writing now seems grimly prophetic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "accurately saying what will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "His predictions about how computer technology would revolutionize the workplace were prophetic (= true)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prophets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is believed to have a special power that allows them to say what a god wishes to tell people, especially about things that will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "an Old Testament prophet",
          "Let us hear the words of the prophet Isaiah on the coming of the Prince of Peace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports a new system of beliefs and principles:",
        "examples": [
          "Rousseau, that great prophet of the modern age"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Mohammed, the man who made Islam known to the world through the Koran",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who speaks for God or a god, or a person who tells what will happen in the future",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "prophylactic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "preventing disease:",
        "examples": [
          "Some dentists are convinced that the addition of fluoride in water is ineffective as a prophylactic treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is intended to prevent disease",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "proportion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number or amount of a group or part of something when compared to the whole:",
        "examples": [
          "Children make up a large proportion of the world's population.",
          "A higher proportion of men are willing to share household responsibilities than used to be the case.",
          "The report shows that poor families spend a larger proportion of their income on food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number, amount, or level of one thing when compared to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The proportion of women to men at my college was about five to one.",
          "The chart shows how weight increases in proportion to height (= the increase in weight depends on the increase in height).",
          "The level of crime in an area is almost always in direct proportion to the number of unemployed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the correct or most attractive relationship between the size of different parts of the same thing or between one thing and another:",
        "examples": [
          "Your legs are very much in proportion to (= the right size for) the rest of your body.",
          "His feet seem very small in proportion to his body.",
          "My head was much nearer the camera than the rest of me so I'm all out of proportion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the size, shape, or level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a building of elegant proportions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in a number of phrases to mean importance and seriousness:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to keep a sense of proportion (= the ability to understand what is important and what is not).",
          "I think a certain amount of worry about work is very natural, but you've got to keep it in proportion (= judge correctly its seriousness)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part or share of the whole, or the relationship between one thing and another in size, amount, or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The proportion of the population that is over 65 has been growing.",
          "[ pl ] The occurrence of the disease has reached epidemic proportions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Proportion is also the right relationship between one thing and another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] His anger was out of all proportion to the offense (= was much too strong)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Proportion is also the correct relationship of the parts of a work of art to each other, especially in their size.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A proportion is also a equation (= mathematical statement) that shows two ratios (= comparisons) are equal.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number or amount of part of something when compared to the whole:",
        "examples": [
          "boost/increase the proportion of sth He pledged to boost the group's proportion of home sales from 5% to 10%.",
          "as a proportion of sth Last year, public spending as a proportion of GDP sank to its lowest since the mid-1960s.",
          "It will take a few years before one will be able to observe equal proportions of men and women in sales management.",
          "a high/large/significant proportion",
          "a low/small proportion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number, amount, or level of one thing when compared to another:",
        "examples": [
          "the proportion of sth to sth The proportion of international sales to net sales will continue to affect the company's operating results.",
          "Existing shareholders are allowed to buy new shares in proportion to their holdings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that two things are connected, so that an increase in one is directly related to an increase in the other:",
        "examples": [
          "The level of crime in an area is almost always in direct proportion to the number of unemployed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the size, shape, or level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A fund that grows to massive proportions must adapt its investment strategy.",
          "The pensions underfunding problem is reaching crisis proportions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proportions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the size, shape, or level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a building of elegant proportions",
          "I'm not very good at drawing people - I can never get the proportions right.",
          "humorous She's a woman of generous proportions (= she is fat).",
          "A small worry in the back of your mind can for no apparent reason assume massive proportions in the middle of the night.",
          "This could end up being a disaster of global proportions.",
          "Her comment, which sounded completely harmless out of context, took on different proportions when heard in context."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proposal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a suggestion, sometimes a written one:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress has rejected the latest economic proposal put forward by the President.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] There has been an angry reaction to the government's proposal to reduce unemployment benefit.",
          "Have you read Steve's proposals for the new project?",
          "[ + that ] There was anger at the proposal that a UN peacekeeping force should be sent to the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offer of marriage",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a suggestion for a possible plan or action:",
        "examples": [
          "The president’s proposal was to tax a percentage of Social Security benefits for high-income people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal suggestion, plan, or idea, often a written one:",
        "examples": [
          "a proposal for sth The Senate rejected the proposal for a rise in Brazil's minimum wage.",
          "a proposal to do sth Management has made proposals to cap overtime.",
          "make/put forward/submit a proposal Nine other firms submitted proposals for the Navy complex.",
          "approve/consider/reject a proposal Investors approved the merger proposal.",
          "a budget/spending proposal",
          "a merger/project/tax proposal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document in which you give information about yourself and your property for an insurance agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Once you have completed the on-screen proposal form, the premium and cover details are sent to you by e-mail."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proposals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a suggestion, sometimes a written one:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress has rejected the latest economic proposal put forward by the President.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] There has been an angry reaction to the government's proposal to reduce unemployment benefit.",
          "Have you read Steve's proposals for the new project?",
          "[ + that ] There was anger at the proposal that a UN peacekeeping force should be sent to the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offer of marriage",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a suggestion for a possible plan or action:",
        "examples": [
          "The president’s proposal was to tax a percentage of Social Security benefits for high-income people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal suggestion, plan, or idea, often a written one:",
        "examples": [
          "a proposal for sth The Senate rejected the proposal for a rise in Brazil's minimum wage.",
          "a proposal to do sth Management has made proposals to cap overtime.",
          "make/put forward/submit a proposal Nine other firms submitted proposals for the Navy complex.",
          "approve/consider/reject a proposal Investors approved the merger proposal.",
          "a budget/spending proposal",
          "a merger/project/tax proposal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document in which you give information about yourself and your property for an insurance agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Once you have completed the on-screen proposal form, the premium and cover details are sent to you by e-mail."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "propose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] I propose that we wait until the budget has been announced before committing ourselves to any expenditure.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] He proposed dealing directly with the suppliers.",
          "She proposed a boycott of the meeting.",
          "He proposed a motion that the chairman resign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest someone for a position in, or as a member of, an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "To be nominated for union president you need one person to propose you and another to second you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone to marry you:",
        "examples": [
          "I remember the night your father proposed to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask people at a formal social occasion to express their good wishes or respect for someone by holding up their glasses, usually of alcohol, at the same time and then drinking from them:",
        "examples": [
          "propose a toast to Now, if you'd all please raise your glasses, I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intend to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] How do you propose to complete the project in such a short time?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] How do you propose tackling this problem?",
          "I do not propose to reveal details at this stage.",
          "What we are proposing is a radical change in approach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest or state (a possible plan or action) for consideration:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She proposed to keep the schools open all summer.",
          "[ + that clause ] It has often been proposed that the president be elected by direct popular vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you propose to someone, you ask that person to marry you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She felt sure he was going to propose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intend to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] How do you propose to complete the project in such a short time?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a plan or idea to consider:",
        "examples": [
          "She proposed a tax reform designed to make basic insurance more affordable.",
          "propose to do sth He is proposing to reduce the government's inflation target from 2.5% to 2%.",
          "propose doing sth They have proposed building a development of small, eco-friendly houses.",
          "propose that He proposed that the trade authorities get together to try to resolve the issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest someone for a position or as a member of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "To be nominated as chairman, you need one person to propose you and another to second you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally suggest an idea at a meeting, and ask people to vote on it:",
        "examples": [
          "He proposed a motion that the chairman resign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intend to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you propose to complete the project in such a short time scale?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proposed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suggested as a possible plan or action for people to consider:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been huge demonstrations against the proposed factory closure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended or planned:",
        "examples": [
          "The money will be used to fund the company’s proposed acquisitions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proposes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] I propose that we wait until the budget has been announced before committing ourselves to any expenditure.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] He proposed dealing directly with the suppliers.",
          "She proposed a boycott of the meeting.",
          "He proposed a motion that the chairman resign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest someone for a position in, or as a member of, an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "To be nominated for union president you need one person to propose you and another to second you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone to marry you:",
        "examples": [
          "I remember the night your father proposed to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask people at a formal social occasion to express their good wishes or respect for someone by holding up their glasses, usually of alcohol, at the same time and then drinking from them:",
        "examples": [
          "propose a toast to Now, if you'd all please raise your glasses, I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intend to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] How do you propose to complete the project in such a short time?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] How do you propose tackling this problem?",
          "I do not propose to reveal details at this stage.",
          "What we are proposing is a radical change in approach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest or state (a possible plan or action) for consideration:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She proposed to keep the schools open all summer.",
          "[ + that clause ] It has often been proposed that the president be elected by direct popular vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you propose to someone, you ask that person to marry you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She felt sure he was going to propose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intend to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] How do you propose to complete the project in such a short time?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a plan or idea to consider:",
        "examples": [
          "She proposed a tax reform designed to make basic insurance more affordable.",
          "propose to do sth He is proposing to reduce the government's inflation target from 2.5% to 2%.",
          "propose doing sth They have proposed building a development of small, eco-friendly houses.",
          "propose that He proposed that the trade authorities get together to try to resolve the issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest someone for a position or as a member of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "To be nominated as chairman, you need one person to propose you and another to second you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally suggest an idea at a meeting, and ask people to vote on it:",
        "examples": [
          "He proposed a motion that the chairman resign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intend to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you propose to complete the project in such a short time scale?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proposing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] I propose that we wait until the budget has been announced before committing ourselves to any expenditure.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] He proposed dealing directly with the suppliers.",
          "She proposed a boycott of the meeting.",
          "He proposed a motion that the chairman resign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest someone for a position in, or as a member of, an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "To be nominated for union president you need one person to propose you and another to second you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone to marry you:",
        "examples": [
          "I remember the night your father proposed to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask people at a formal social occasion to express their good wishes or respect for someone by holding up their glasses, usually of alcohol, at the same time and then drinking from them:",
        "examples": [
          "propose a toast to Now, if you'd all please raise your glasses, I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intend to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] How do you propose to complete the project in such a short time?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] How do you propose tackling this problem?",
          "I do not propose to reveal details at this stage.",
          "What we are proposing is a radical change in approach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proposition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offer or suggestion, usually in business:",
        "examples": [
          "He wrote to me last week regarding a business proposition he thought might interest me.",
          "I've put my proposition to the company director for his consideration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea or opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "They were debating the proposition that \"All people are created equal\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement or problem that must be solved or proved to be true or not true:",
        "examples": [
          "Pythagoras's theorem is the mathematical proposition that in any right-angled triangle, the square on the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares on the other two sides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some states of the United States, a new plan that is voted on by the people of a state:",
        "examples": [
          "He proposed an unsuccessful state proposition.",
          "Under Proposition 71, the state will commit $3 billion to studying stem cells over the next 10 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone who you are not in a relationship with if they would like to have sex with you:",
        "examples": [
          "I was propositioned by a complete stranger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a suggestion or statement for consideration:",
        "examples": [
          "The chairman was advised that it was a risky business proposition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offer or suggestion about a business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "put/make a proposition to sb I've put my proposition to the company director for his consideration.",
          "accept/back/consider a proposition I need more time to consider your proposition.",
          "The line, which has advanced high-speed InterCity trains, is considered to be a highly attractive proposition for the private sector.",
          "a risky/viable proposition",
          "a business/investment proposition",
          "a commercial/economic proposition"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement containing an idea or opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposition that the real rate of interest will be lower in future because of lower and more stable inflation is a myth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, a suggested change to state law that is voted on by people living in that state:",
        "examples": [
          "proposition to do sth A proposition to increase the sales tax by a quarter cent to fund parks projects passed by 33 votes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "propped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "propping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "proprietary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to owning something, or relating to or like an owner:",
        "examples": [
          "I just assumed he owned the place - he had a proprietary air about him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Proprietary goods are made and sent out by a particular company whose name is on the product:",
        "examples": [
          "proprietary medicines"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "owned and legally controlled by a particular company:",
        "examples": [
          "This is proprietary software, and you have no right to copy it without a license from the owner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of companies in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa:",
        "examples": [
          "Tenneco Energy Australia Pty Ltd"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a product that is made and sold by a particular company whose name, or a name that it owns, is on the product:",
        "examples": [
          "The products were developed using two proprietary and patented technologies.",
          "The company focused too heavily proprietary products as the source of competitive advantage.",
          "a proprietary brand/name",
          "a proprietary drug/medicine",
          "proprietary software/systems"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to ideas or information that belong to one particular company and can only be used by them:",
        "examples": [
          "proprietary content/data/information",
          "The equation used to produce the estimates is proprietary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to an owner or to the fact of owning something:",
        "examples": [
          "The employees have a proprietary interest in the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proprietor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who owns a particular type of business, especially a hotel, a shop, or a company that makes newspapers:",
        "examples": [
          "a hotel/newspaper proprietor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who owns and usually manages a business:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the proprietor of one of the best hotels in Orlando."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the owner of a business, especially a hotel, a store, or a company that publishes newspapers:",
        "examples": [
          "Their father was the proprietor of an electrical and furniture store.",
          "a small business proprietor",
          "a garage/hotel/newspaper proprietor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the owner of land or buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "The man claimed to be the proprietor of the disputed land.",
          "He rose to become proprietor of Wye Hall, one of Maryland's historic estates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the owner of a copyright (= the legal rights to a book, play, piece of music, etc.) or a patent (= the legal rights to a product):",
        "examples": [
          "The proprietor of a patent may wish to be selective about markets and granting licences."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "props": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "respect for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I have to give her her props for being such a great athlete.",
          "Reviewers gave her props for her incredible performance.",
          "All props to Bryan for getting to the end of the course.",
          "Props to those women for agreeing to demonstrate the yoga poses for the whole class.",
          "Clooney gave props to the extras for all their hard work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "respect for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got to give her her props for being such a great athlete."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "propulsion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a force that pushes something forward:",
        "examples": [
          "wind propulsion",
          "a propulsion system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the force produced by a system for moving a vehicle or other object:",
        "examples": [
          "jet propulsion"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pros": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an advantage to or a reason for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the big pros of living in Madrid is the night life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who plays a sport as a job rather than as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis pro",
          "a pro golfer",
          "If he wants to make some real money, he should go pro.",
          "Lowry, 22, turned pro in May."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the advantages and disadvantages of something, especially something that you are considering doing:",
        "examples": [
          "We're just weighing up the pros and cons of moving to a bigger house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "supporting or agreeing with something:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you pro or anti the new bill (= do you support it or are you against it)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving people who play a sport as a job rather than as a hobby:",
        "examples": [
          "The reigning champ has his fourth pro fight on Friday.",
          "The country relies heavily on foreign players to stock its pro soccer teams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "supporting or approving of something:",
        "examples": [
          "pro-American",
          "pro-democracy demonstrations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who receives money for playing a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis pro"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pro is also someone who is very good at something:",
        "examples": [
          "Debbie is a real pro at arranging flowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage or a reason for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "I made a list of all the pros and cons (= advantages and disadvantages) of each school before I made my decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "supporting or approving of something:",
        "examples": [
          "pro-American"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "supporting or approving of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Traditionally, the Republican Party is perceived to be more pro-business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage or reason for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to weigh up the pros and cons of outsourcing the work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "professional noun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "prosaic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without interest, imagination, and excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "If only she'd been called Camilla or Flavia instead of the prosaic Jane.",
          "He asked if I'd got my black eye in a fight - I told him the prosaic truth that I'd banged my head on a door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ordinary and not especially interesting or unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "Only a few prosaic tables and chairs remained by the time we got to the auction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prosciutto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Italian dried ham (= meat from the leg or shoulder of a pig) served in very thin slices",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "prose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written language in its ordinary form rather than poetry:",
        "examples": [
          "I've always preferred reading prose to poetry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written language in its ordinary form rather than in the form of poems",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "prosecute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to officially accuse someone of committing a crime in a law court, or (of a lawyer) to try to prove that a person accused of committing a crime is guilty of that crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Shoplifters will be prosecuted.",
          "He was prosecuted for fraud.",
          "Any manufacturer who does not conform to the standards could be prosecuted under the Consumers Protection Act, 1987.",
          "The victim has said that she will not prosecute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to take part in a planned group of activities, especially a war:",
        "examples": [
          "He seemed convinced that the US would prosecute the war to its end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially accuse someone of committing an illegal act, and to bring a case against that person in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The banker was prosecuted for fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially accuse someone in a court of law of committing a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Trespassers will be prosecuted.",
          "prosecute sb for sth In this area, 26 people have been prosecuted for mortgage fraud in the past three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a lawyer prosecutes a case, they try to prove that a person accused of committing a crime is guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "prosecute a case/lawsuit The leader of the Justice Department team prosecuted a landmark lawsuit against tobacco companies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prosecuted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially accuse someone of committing a crime in a law court, or (of a lawyer) to try to prove that a person accused of committing a crime is guilty of that crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Shoplifters will be prosecuted.",
          "He was prosecuted for fraud.",
          "Any manufacturer who does not conform to the standards could be prosecuted under the Consumers Protection Act, 1987.",
          "The victim has said that she will not prosecute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to take part in a planned group of activities, especially a war:",
        "examples": [
          "He seemed convinced that the US would prosecute the war to its end."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prosecution": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of prosecuting someone:",
        "examples": [
          "A number of the cases have resulted in successful prosecution.",
          "Doctors guilty of neglect are liable to prosecution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lawyers in a court case who represent the side that accuses someone of committing a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "His plea of guilty to manslaughter was not accepted by the prosecution.",
          "The prosecution alleged that he lured the officer to his death by making an emergency call."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking part in a planned set of activities, especially a war",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of officially accusing someone of committing an illegal act, esp. by bringing a case against that person in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She was granted full immunity from prosecution by the state in return for her testimony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law The prosecution refers to the lawyers in a trial who try to prove that a person accused of committing a crime is guilty of that crime.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of officially accusing someone in a court of law of committing a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "face prosecution (for sth) The company faces prosecution for breaches of safety regulations.",
          "bring a prosecution against sb They decided to bring a private prosecution against the boy's alleged killers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lawyers who try to prove that a person accused of committing a crime is guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "The prosecution claims that the company tried to mislead investigators by lying under oath."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prosecutor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a legal official who accuses someone of committing a crime, especially in a law court",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal representative who officially accuses someone of committing a crime by bringing a case against that person in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "Federal prosecutors intend to retry the case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawyer in a court of law who tries to prove that someone is gulity of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "The defense and prosecutors agreed to recommend a one-year jail sentence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawyer who represents the government in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "a federal/public prosecutor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prosecutors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a legal official who accuses someone of committing a crime, especially in a law court",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal representative who officially accuses someone of committing a crime by bringing a case against that person in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "Federal prosecutors intend to retry the case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawyer in a court of law who tries to prove that someone is gulity of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "The defense and prosecutors agreed to recommend a one-year jail sentence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawyer who represents the government in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "a federal/public prosecutor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prospect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the possibility that something good might happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there any prospect of the weather improving?",
          "There seems little prospect of an end to the dispute.",
          "[ + that ] There's not much prospect that this war will be over soon.",
          "There's every prospect of success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the possibility of being successful, especially at work:",
        "examples": [
          "career prospects She's hoping the course will improve her career prospects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the idea of something that will or might happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The prospect of spending three whole days with her fills me with horror.",
          "I'm very excited at the prospect of seeing her again.",
          "We face the prospect of having to start all over again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who might be chosen, for example as an employee:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll be interviewing four more prospects for the jobs this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good view of a large land area or of a city:",
        "examples": [
          "From the restaurant there was a marvellous prospect of/over the valley and the mountains beyond."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search for gold, oil, or other valuable substances on or under the surface of the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "to prospect for oil/gold"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the possibility or likelihood that something will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Losing the elections is a prospect that still appears unlikely.",
          "[ U ] She smiled at the prospect of seeing him again.",
          "[ pl ] Prospects (= Chances for success) in the computer industry are excellent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search for gold, oil, or other valuable substances on or under the surface of the earth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the possibility that something might happen in the future, especially something good:",
        "examples": [
          "there is little/no prospect of sth There is little prospect of the trade embargo being lifted this year.",
          "Is there any prospect that serious change in the administration's economic policies could emerge from this session?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the possibility of being successful in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The market remains sceptical about the bank's prospects.",
          "prospects for sth Investors are becoming increasingly excited about prospects for the new drug.",
          "The growth prospects of the medical and health care equipment industry are promising.",
          "sb's career/job prospects Having a wide range of interests can improve your job prospects.",
          "business/economic/financial prospects"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to happen in future:",
        "examples": [
          "Another rise in interest rates is in prospect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something might or will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The company faces the prospect of a new competitor entering the market with a better offer.",
          "These sanctions raise the prospect of a damaging Pacific trade war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a possible future customer:",
        "examples": [
          "Frequently, a salesperson has only a limited amount of time for contact with customers and prospects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who might be chosen as an employee:",
        "examples": [
          "a prospect for sth We will interview four more prospects for the post this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is likely to succeed in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "This product was clearly a better prospect for advertisers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search for gold, oil, or other valuable substances on or under the surface of the Earth:",
        "examples": [
          "prospect for sth The company will begin prospecting for diamonds in northwest Russia under a new joint venture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to achieve, create, or find something:",
        "examples": [
          "prospect for sth The internet promises one of the cheapest methods of prospecting for new clients."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prospecting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of searching for gold, oil, or other valuable substances on or under the surface of the Earth:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the prospecting so far has been conducted by an Australian mining engineer.",
          "oil/gold prospecting",
          "a prospecting licence/permit"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prospective": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "people who are expected to buy something, employ someone, become parents, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We've had three sets of prospective buyers looking at the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "possible:",
        "examples": [
          "There were offers from several prospective buyers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who might become a customer, buyer, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "What is the best way of contacting prospective customers?",
          "One plant has been sold and seven have prospective buyers.",
          "The careers fair gives students a chance to meet prospective employers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount that something is expected to earn, cost, produce, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The study puts the prospective cost of annual repairs and renewals at $10 million.",
          "The shares are trading at 15 times forecast earnings with an attractive prospective yield of 5.2%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prospector": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who searches for gold, oil, or other valuable substances on or under the surface of the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "a prospector looking for gold",
          "A determined prospector found diamonds in Canada's frozen northwest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company whose job is searching for gold, oil, or other valuable substances on or under the surface of the Earth:",
        "examples": [
          "Up to 600 prospectors have been clambering across the rugged Canadian Shield, hoping to find gold or base metals.",
          "a diamond/gold/oil prospector"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prospects": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the possibility of being successful, especially at work:",
        "examples": [
          "career prospects She's hoping the course will improve her career prospects.",
          "prospects of/for Prospects of/for (= opportunities for) employment remain bleak for most people in the area.",
          "This scandal did nothing for his electoral prospects.",
          "She was worried that refusing to join the union could harm her job prospects.",
          "She wants to marry him, but we don't know much about his prospects."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prospectus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a document giving details of a college, school, or business and its activities:",
        "examples": [
          "You will find details of all our courses in the prospectus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small book that describes a college, school, etc., and its activities, or a document that advertises a planned business, investment opportunity, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal document offering a company's shares for sale, and giving details about the company and its activities:",
        "examples": [
          "An investor should carefully read the fund's prospectus before buying shares in an exchange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small book giving details of a school or college, or of a new business or project:",
        "examples": [
          "You can read all about the different courses in the university prospectus.",
          "a company prospectus"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prosper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or a business) to be or become successful, especially financially:",
        "examples": [
          "Lots of microchip manufacturing companies prospered at that time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be successful, esp. financially:",
        "examples": [
          "As the company prospered, we prospered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or become successful, especially financially:",
        "examples": [
          "We aim to create a climate in which all small businesses can prosper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prosperity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being successful and having a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "A country's future prosperity depends, to an extent, upon the quality of education of its people.",
          "The war was followed by a long period of peace and prosperity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people are successful and have a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to drive growth and create jobs and prosperity.",
          "economic/future prosperity"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prosperous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "successful, usually by earning a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "In a prosperous country like this, no one should go hungry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rich and successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The area is becoming more and more prosperous.",
          "a prosperous businessman",
          "a prosperous country/economy/future"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prostate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organ near the penis in male mammals that produces a liquid that mixes with and carries sperm:",
        "examples": [
          "He has prostate trouble.",
          "prostate cancer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prosthetic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to an artificial body part, such as an arm, foot, or tooth, that replaces a missing part:",
        "examples": [
          "a prosthetic hand",
          "People have learned to ski, kayak, and run marathons with their prosthetic limbs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificial body part, such as an arm, foot, or tooth, that replaces a missing part:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of them are in wheelchairs, some wearing prosthetics.",
          "They manufacture dental prosthetics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the science of or the part of medicine that deals with artificial body parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Computer-aided design is one of the most recent advances in prosthetics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prosthetics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the science of or the part of medicine that deals with artificial body parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Computer-aided design is one of the most recent advances in prosthetics.",
          "Your fitting information will be sent to the prosthetics lab, where your prosthetic leg will be crafted to your specifications.",
          "Her research is in the field of prosthetics.",
          "Rapid advances in prosthetics have enabled her to resume climbing.",
          "Dr Childress became interested in the field of prosthetics as a graduate student."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prostitute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has sex with someone for money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use yourself or your abilities or beliefs in a way that does not deserve respect, especially in order to get money:",
        "examples": [
          "Some critics say he prostituted his musical skills by going into pop rather than staying with classical music.",
          "He went to work in Hollywood and was accused of prostituting himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex for money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone, usually a woman, who has sex with people for money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell yourself by having sex with people for money, or to force someone else to prostitute himself or herself:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of widowed or hungry women have had to prostitute themselves to survive.",
          "fig. Some critics say that he is prostituting his writing talent (= using it in a way that does not deserve respect, esp. to earn money)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prostitutes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has sex with someone for money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use yourself or your abilities or beliefs in a way that does not deserve respect, especially in order to get money:",
        "examples": [
          "Some critics say he prostituted his musical skills by going into pop rather than staying with classical music.",
          "He went to work in Hollywood and was accused of prostituting himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex for money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone, usually a woman, who has sex with people for money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell yourself by having sex with people for money, or to force someone else to prostitute himself or herself:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of widowed or hungry women have had to prostitute themselves to survive.",
          "fig. Some critics say that he is prostituting his writing talent (= using it in a way that does not deserve respect, esp. to earn money)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prostitution": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the work of a prostitute:",
        "examples": [
          "Poverty drove her to prostitution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business of having sex for money",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "protagonist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the main characters in a story or a play",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important supporter of an idea or political system:",
        "examples": [
          "Key protagonists of the revolution were hunted down and executed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important character in a story or play",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "protect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "clothing that protects you against the cold",
          "It's important to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun.",
          "Surely the function of the law is to protect everyone's rights.",
          "Of course the company will act to protect its financial interests in the country if war begins.",
          "Patients' names have been changed to protect their privacy.",
          "Public pressure to protect the environment is strong and growing.",
          "Vitamin C may help protect against cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a government protects a part of its country's trade or industry, it helps it by taxing goods from other countries.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide someone with insurance against injury, damages, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "He says he was protecting his home and family.",
          "A citizens’ group worked to protect forest areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "protect sb/sth from sth They produce a self-adhesive plastic cover designed to protect CDs from scratches.",
          "protect sb/sth against sth The company has been ordered to take corrective action to protect consumers against high-pressure sales tactics.",
          "protect against sth The investment does not insure profits or protect against losses in a declining market.",
          "protect sb's interests/investments/rights The agreement obliges WTO Members to protect the rights, including copyrights and trademarks, of citizens of all other Members.",
          "This material is protected by copyright."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a government protects part of its country's trade or industry, it helps it by taxing goods from other countries or limiting the amount of goods that can be imported:",
        "examples": [
          "Import barriers protected the fledgling enterprises.",
          "a protected industry/market"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide someone with insurance against injury, damage, or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers should take out insurance, whether to cover themselves against a particular illness or to protect their income.",
          "protect against sth Life annuities protect against the risk of people outliving their savings."
        ]
      }
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  "protected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a protected area or animal is affected by laws that prevent it being harmed:",
        "examples": [
          "This dolphin is a protected species.",
          "a network of marine protected areas along the California coast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kept safe from danger or harm, or away from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a very protected childhood.",
          "The house feels very protected and private."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kept safe from injury, damage, or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "a protected environment",
          "a protected species"
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      }
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  },
  "protecting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "clothing that protects you against the cold",
          "It's important to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun.",
          "Surely the function of the law is to protect everyone's rights.",
          "Of course the company will act to protect its financial interests in the country if war begins.",
          "Patients' names have been changed to protect their privacy.",
          "Public pressure to protect the environment is strong and growing.",
          "Vitamin C may help protect against cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a government protects a part of its country's trade or industry, it helps it by taxing goods from other countries.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide someone with insurance against injury, damages, etc.",
        "examples": []
      }
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  "protection": {
    "definitions": [
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        "definition": "the act of protecting or state of being protected:",
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          "Round-the-clock police protection is given to all senior politicians.",
          "protection for New legislation still does not offer adequate protection for many endangered species.",
          "Always wear goggles as a protection for your eyes when using the machines.",
          "The insurance policy provides protection (= will make a financial payment) in case of accidental loss of life or serious injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of preventing pregnancy or the spread of sexual disease that works by physically blocking substances such as sperm from coming into contact with the body :",
        "examples": [
          "Did you use any protection?",
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        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "special clothing or equipment that you use to protect yourself during a particular task or sport:",
        "examples": [
          "Many DJs and musicians wear protection for their ears.",
          "Cyclists should wear helmets and body protection.",
          "Many athletes involved in contact sports - rugby and ice hockey players, for instance - wear head protection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition or state of being kept safe from injury, damage, or loss:",
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          "[ C ] The proposed law is intended to provide legal protections for farm workers.",
          "[ U ] These laws may not provide enough protection for some endangered species."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of keeping someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss, or the state of being protected in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "We need protection from bad or incompetent doctors.",
          "Retailers believe the magnetic cards give the banks less protection against fraud.",
          "The package of employments rights included full legal protection from dismissal for strikers.",
          "copyright protection"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a company in financial difficulty gets special legal treatment to help it stay in business:",
        "examples": [
          "Chapter 11 would grant protection from creditors while the company attempts to reorganize."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a government helps a part of its country's industry by taxing goods from other countries or by limiting the amount of goods that can be imported:",
        "examples": [
          "Import protection has formed a key part of industrial development policies in many Asian economies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "insurance against injury, damage, or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "The insurance policy provides protection in case of accidental loss of life or serious injury.",
          "an income protection policy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "protections": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the protection of buyers of goods and services against low quality or dangerous products and advertisements that deceive people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "laws and rules intended to protect customers from dishonest practices by sellers:",
        "examples": [
          "Identity theft and consumer protection are major concerns",
          "Oklahoma passed a law to strengthen consumer protections for payday loans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "protective": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "giving protection:",
        "examples": [
          "protective clothing",
          "a protective mask and goggles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wanting to protect someone from criticism, hurt, danger, etc. because you like them very much:",
        "examples": [
          "It's easy to be too protective towards/of your children.",
          "She's fiercely protective of the man she married 29 years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to keep someone or something safe from injury or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "Firefighters wear protective clothing to reduce the risk of being burned.",
          "She is fiercely protective of her family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving protection against a disease, injury, damage, or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "Three major drug companies are working to develop protective vaccines.",
          "protective clothing/equipment/gear",
          "protective gloves/masks/suits"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to help a country's trade or industry:",
        "examples": [
          "If protective barriers disappeared overnight, the country's infant car industry could be wiped out."
        ]
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  "protector": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who protects someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Philip II considered himself the protector of the Catholic Church.",
          "She has a reputation for being an ardent protector of individuals' liberties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that protects someone:",
        "examples": [
          "a back and chest protector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that protects people or things from injury or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "After his parents died, he became the protector of his sisters.",
          "A $20 surge protector can save your computer."
        ]
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  },
  "protectors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who protects someone or something:",
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          "She has a reputation for being an ardent protector of individuals' liberties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that protects someone:",
        "examples": [
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        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that protects people or things from injury or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "After his parents died, he became the protector of his sisters.",
          "A $20 surge protector can save your computer."
        ]
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  "protects": {
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        "definition": "to keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "clothing that protects you against the cold",
          "It's important to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun.",
          "Surely the function of the law is to protect everyone's rights.",
          "Of course the company will act to protect its financial interests in the country if war begins.",
          "Patients' names have been changed to protect their privacy.",
          "Public pressure to protect the environment is strong and growing.",
          "Vitamin C may help protect against cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a government protects a part of its country's trade or industry, it helps it by taxing goods from other countries.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide someone with insurance against injury, damages, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss:",
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          "He says he was protecting his home and family.",
          "A citizens’ group worked to protect forest areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss:",
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          "protect sb/sth against sth The company has been ordered to take corrective action to protect consumers against high-pressure sales tactics.",
          "protect against sth The investment does not insure profits or protect against losses in a declining market.",
          "protect sb's interests/investments/rights The agreement obliges WTO Members to protect the rights, including copyrights and trademarks, of citizens of all other Members.",
          "This material is protected by copyright."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a government protects part of its country's trade or industry, it helps it by taxing goods from other countries or limiting the amount of goods that can be imported:",
        "examples": [
          "Import barriers protected the fledgling enterprises.",
          "a protected industry/market"
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      {
        "definition": "to provide someone with insurance against injury, damage, or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers should take out insurance, whether to cover themselves against a particular illness or to protect their income.",
          "protect against sth Life annuities protect against the risk of people outliving their savings."
        ]
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    "definitions": [
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        "definition": "a young person who is helped and taught by an older and usually famous person:",
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          "The young composer regarded himself as Berg's protégé."
        ]
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      {
        "definition": "someone who is helped, taught, or protected by an important or more experienced person",
        "examples": []
      }
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        "definition": "one of the many substances found in food such as meat, cheese, fish, or eggs, that is necessary for the body to grow and be strong",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of a large group of chemicals that are a necessary part of the cells of all living things",
        "examples": []
      }
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  "proteins": {
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        "definition": "one of the many substances found in food such as meat, cheese, fish, or eggs, that is necessary for the body to grow and be strong",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of a large group of chemicals that are a necessary part of the cells of all living things",
        "examples": []
      }
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  "protest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong complaint expressing disagreement, disapproval, or opposition:",
        "examples": [
          "Protests have been made/registered by many people who would be affected by the proposed changes.",
          "A formal protest was made by the German team about their disqualification from the relay final.",
          "Conservation groups have united in protest against the planned new road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people show that they disagree with something by standing somewhere, shouting, carrying signs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a public protest against the war",
          "a peaceful/violent protest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is done under protest, it is done unwillingly:",
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          "I only went to the meeting under protest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that you disagree with something by standing somewhere, shouting, carrying signs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A big crowd of demonstrators were protesting against cuts in health spending.",
          "especially US Outside, a group of students were protesting research cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something forcefully or complain about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Lots of people protested about the new working hours.",
          "They protested bitterly to their employers, but to no avail.",
          "[ + that ] A young girl was crying, protesting that she didn't want to leave her mother.",
          "All through the trial he protested his innocence (= strongly said he was not guilty)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong complaint expressing disagreement, disapproval, or opposition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Three board members walked out of the meeting in protest.",
          "[ C ] A protest against capital punishment was held outside the courthouse.",
          "[ U ] He paid the tax under protest to avoid a penalty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express disagreement with, disapproval of, or opposition to something by complaining strongly about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] Groups of students have been protesting (against) the tuition increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong complaint against something, or the act of complaining strongly about it:",
        "examples": [
          "an angry/big/formal protest The chief executive of the troubled company gave up a £2.8m bonus package after big protests.",
          "in protest against/at sth He resigned in protest at the refusal to privatise the airline.",
          "The length of directors' contracts attracted a storm of protest from small shareholders at last year's annual meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people show that they disagree strongly with something by standing together and shouting and carrying signs, especially on the streets:",
        "examples": [
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          "spark/trigger a protest The plan sparked days of street protests.",
          "a large/mass/peaceful protest",
          "a protest demonstration/march"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is done under protest, it is done unwillingly:",
        "examples": [
          "In the cruise-ship industry, some companies are paying sales tax under protest, and some aren't paying at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something to show that you are against something:",
        "examples": [
          "protest about/at sth Shareholders of the telecoms company are being urged to protest about a £10million bonus given to the chief executive.",
          "protest against sth Local entrepreneurs banded together and called a strike to protest against an increase in local taxes.",
          "US protest a proposal/decision"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say very forcefully that something is true:",
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        ]
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  "protestant": {
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      {
        "definition": "a member of the parts of the Christian Church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the 16th century",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to these parts of the Christian Church:",
        "examples": [
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        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the belief that work is valuable as an activity, as well as for what it produces",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of one of the major Christian divisions to which a number of different religious groups belong:",
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        ]
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  "protested": {
    "definitions": [
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        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
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      {
        "definition": "to show that you disagree with something by standing somewhere, shouting, carrying signs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A big crowd of demonstrators were protesting against cuts in health spending.",
          "especially US Outside, a group of students were protesting research cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something forcefully or complain about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Lots of people protested about the new working hours.",
          "They protested bitterly to their employers, but to no avail.",
          "[ + that ] A young girl was crying, protesting that she didn't want to leave her mother.",
          "All through the trial he protested his innocence (= strongly said he was not guilty)."
        ]
      }
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  "protester": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who shows that they disagree with something by standing somewhere, shouting, carrying signs, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who protests publicly about something, especially as part of a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Up to 100,000 protesters are expected to march.",
          "anti-war/civil rights protesters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who complains strongly about something:",
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        ]
      }
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  "protesters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who shows that they disagree with something by standing somewhere, shouting, carrying signs, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who protests publicly about something, especially as part of a group:",
        "examples": [
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          "anti-war/civil rights protesters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who complains strongly about something:",
        "examples": [
          "fuel/tax protesters The party leadership has backed fuel protesters and their calls for lower petrol taxes."
        ]
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  "protesting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that you disagree with something by standing somewhere, shouting, carrying signs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A big crowd of demonstrators were protesting against cuts in health spending.",
          "especially US Outside, a group of students were protesting research cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something forcefully or complain about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Lots of people protested about the new working hours.",
          "They protested bitterly to their employers, but to no avail.",
          "[ + that ] A young girl was crying, protesting that she didn't want to leave her mother.",
          "All through the trial he protested his innocence (= strongly said he was not guilty)."
        ]
      }
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  "protests": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong complaint expressing disagreement, disapproval, or opposition:",
        "examples": [
          "Protests have been made/registered by many people who would be affected by the proposed changes.",
          "A formal protest was made by the German team about their disqualification from the relay final.",
          "Conservation groups have united in protest against the planned new road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people show that they disagree with something by standing somewhere, shouting, carrying signs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a public protest against the war",
          "a peaceful/violent protest"
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      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is done under protest, it is done unwillingly:",
        "examples": [
          "I only went to the meeting under protest."
        ]
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      {
        "definition": "to show that you disagree with something by standing somewhere, shouting, carrying signs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A big crowd of demonstrators were protesting against cuts in health spending.",
          "especially US Outside, a group of students were protesting research cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something forcefully or complain about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Lots of people protested about the new working hours.",
          "They protested bitterly to their employers, but to no avail.",
          "[ + that ] A young girl was crying, protesting that she didn't want to leave her mother.",
          "All through the trial he protested his innocence (= strongly said he was not guilty)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong complaint expressing disagreement, disapproval, or opposition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Three board members walked out of the meeting in protest.",
          "[ C ] A protest against capital punishment was held outside the courthouse.",
          "[ U ] He paid the tax under protest to avoid a penalty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express disagreement with, disapproval of, or opposition to something by complaining strongly about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] Groups of students have been protesting (against) the tuition increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong complaint against something, or the act of complaining strongly about it:",
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          "an angry/big/formal protest The chief executive of the troubled company gave up a £2.8m bonus package after big protests.",
          "in protest against/at sth He resigned in protest at the refusal to privatise the airline.",
          "The length of directors' contracts attracted a storm of protest from small shareholders at last year's annual meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people show that they disagree strongly with something by standing together and shouting and carrying signs, especially on the streets:",
        "examples": [
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          "spark/trigger a protest The plan sparked days of street protests.",
          "a large/mass/peaceful protest",
          "a protest demonstration/march"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is done under protest, it is done unwillingly:",
        "examples": [
          "In the cruise-ship industry, some companies are paying sales tax under protest, and some aren't paying at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something to show that you are against something:",
        "examples": [
          "protest about/at sth Shareholders of the telecoms company are being urged to protest about a £10million bonus given to the chief executive.",
          "protest against sth Local entrepreneurs banded together and called a strike to protest against an increase in local taxes.",
          "US protest a proposal/decision"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say very forcefully that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "protest that Industry lobbyists protest that the charges on small loans would drive lenders out of business."
        ]
      }
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        "definition": "first, especially from which other similar things develop; original:",
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        "definition": "the system of rules and acceptable behaviour used at official ceremonies and occasions:",
        "examples": [
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          "diplomatic protocol"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rule or set of rules for a scientific or medical process:",
        "examples": [
          "All data were collected according to protocols approved by the ethics committee.",
          "As per testing protocol, the sample was divided in two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal international agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "The Geneva Protocol of 1925 prohibits the use of poisonous gases in war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer language allowing computers that are connected to each other to communicate",
        "examples": []
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        "definition": "the formal system of rules for correct behavior on official occasions:",
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        ]
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        "definition": "A protocol is also the rules to be followed when doing a scientific study or an exact method for giving medical treatment:",
        "examples": [
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      {
        "definition": "a formal international agreement",
        "examples": []
      },
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        "definition": "a formal international agreement between governments relating to a particular activity:",
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          "Trade relations between the European Union's recent members are governed by a strict protocol.",
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        ]
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      {
        "definition": "a set of technical rules that control the exchange of information between different computers or computer networks:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies that use a competitor's protocols in their products will pay 0.4% of their revenue to that company.",
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        ]
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      {
        "definition": "the system of rules and acceptable behaviour that people or organizations should follow in official situations, for example when they have formal discussions:",
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          "For a junior officer to communicate such important information directly to a senior officer in this way is considered a breach of protocol.",
          "protocol for sth What is the protocol for handling complaints?"
        ]
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  "protocols": {
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        "definition": "the system of rules and acceptable behaviour used at official ceremonies and occasions:",
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        ]
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      {
        "definition": "a rule or set of rules for a scientific or medical process:",
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        ]
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      {
        "definition": "a formal international agreement:",
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        ]
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      {
        "definition": "a computer language allowing computers that are connected to each other to communicate",
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      {
        "definition": "the formal system of rules for correct behavior on official occasions:",
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        "definition": "A protocol is also the rules to be followed when doing a scientific study or an exact method for giving medical treatment:",
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        "definition": "a formal international agreement",
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        "definition": "a formal international agreement between governments relating to a particular activity:",
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        "definition": "a set of technical rules that control the exchange of information between different computers or computer networks:",
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        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of rules and acceptable behaviour that people or organizations should follow in official situations, for example when they have formal discussions:",
        "examples": [
          "After last week's incident, officials in charge of airport security have been ordered to review safety regulations and protocol.",
          "For a junior officer to communicate such important information directly to a senior officer in this way is considered a breach of protocol.",
          "protocol for sth What is the protocol for handling complaints?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proton": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of elementary particle (= a very small piece of matter) with a positive electrical charge that is found in the nucleus of all atoms",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of an atom that has a positive electrical charge and is part of the atom's nucleus (= central part)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "protons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of elementary particle (= a very small piece of matter) with a positive electrical charge that is found in the nucleus of all atoms",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of an atom that has a positive electrical charge and is part of the atom's nucleus (= central part)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "prototype": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the first example of something, such as a machine or other industrial product, from which all later forms are developed:",
        "examples": [
          "a prototype for/of a new car"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the original model of something from which later forms are developed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first example of a machine or other industrial product, from which all later forms are developed:",
        "examples": [
          "build/develop/create a prototype Manufacturers have built a prototype which will be shown at the forthcoming trade fair.",
          "early/first/working prototype Our first prototype digital camera appeared back in 1976.",
          "a prototype of/for sth The firm and its industrial partners plan this summer to put a prototype of an underwater power platform off the Florida coast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prototypes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the first example of something, such as a machine or other industrial product, from which all later forms are developed:",
        "examples": [
          "a prototype for/of a new car"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the original model of something from which later forms are developed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first example of a machine or other industrial product, from which all later forms are developed:",
        "examples": [
          "build/develop/create a prototype Manufacturers have built a prototype which will be shown at the forthcoming trade fair.",
          "early/first/working prototype Our first prototype digital camera appeared back in 1976.",
          "a prototype of/for sth The firm and its industrial partners plan this summer to put a prototype of an underwater power platform off the Florida coast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proud": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling pleasure and satisfaction because you or people connected with you have done or got something good:",
        "examples": [
          "You must be very proud of your son.",
          "We're particularly proud of our company's environmental record.",
          "When she received her prize I think I was the proudest parent on the face of the earth.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'm very proud to have been involved in this project.",
          "[ + (that) ] I was so proud (that) my son had been chosen for the national team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing respect for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "We Albanians are a proud people.",
          "He might be poor but he's also proud, and he won't be pushed around by anyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling that you are better and more important than other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on, admit you're wrong and don't be so proud.",
          "She knows she's lost, but she's too proud to admit it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sticking out from the surrounding area:",
        "examples": [
          "Sand the surface with abrasive paper until no flakes of paint stand proud of the surface."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling satisfaction and pleasure because of something that you have achieved, possess, or are a part of:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s very proud of his daughters.",
          "The company is proud of its environmental record.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I am proud to have played a part in what this team achieved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having respect for yourself, or showing feelings of your own worth:",
        "examples": [
          "Americans are a proud people.",
          "He might be poor but he’s too proud to accept charity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "People may also be proud in an unpleasant way and have too high an opinion of themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She is too proud to admit that she could ever be wrong."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prouder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling pleasure and satisfaction because you or people connected with you have done or got something good:",
        "examples": [
          "You must be very proud of your son.",
          "We're particularly proud of our company's environmental record.",
          "When she received her prize I think I was the proudest parent on the face of the earth.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'm very proud to have been involved in this project.",
          "[ + (that) ] I was so proud (that) my son had been chosen for the national team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing respect for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "We Albanians are a proud people.",
          "He might be poor but he's also proud, and he won't be pushed around by anyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling that you are better and more important than other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on, admit you're wrong and don't be so proud.",
          "She knows she's lost, but she's too proud to admit it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sticking out from the surrounding area:",
        "examples": [
          "Sand the surface with abrasive paper until no flakes of paint stand proud of the surface."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling satisfaction and pleasure because of something that you have achieved, possess, or are a part of:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s very proud of his daughters.",
          "The company is proud of its environmental record.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I am proud to have played a part in what this team achieved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having respect for yourself, or showing feelings of your own worth:",
        "examples": [
          "Americans are a proud people.",
          "He might be poor but he’s too proud to accept charity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "People may also be proud in an unpleasant way and have too high an opinion of themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She is too proud to admit that she could ever be wrong."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proudest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling pleasure and satisfaction because you or people connected with you have done or got something good:",
        "examples": [
          "You must be very proud of your son.",
          "We're particularly proud of our company's environmental record.",
          "When she received her prize I think I was the proudest parent on the face of the earth.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'm very proud to have been involved in this project.",
          "[ + (that) ] I was so proud (that) my son had been chosen for the national team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing respect for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "We Albanians are a proud people.",
          "He might be poor but he's also proud, and he won't be pushed around by anyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling that you are better and more important than other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on, admit you're wrong and don't be so proud.",
          "She knows she's lost, but she's too proud to admit it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sticking out from the surrounding area:",
        "examples": [
          "Sand the surface with abrasive paper until no flakes of paint stand proud of the surface."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling satisfaction and pleasure because of something that you have achieved, possess, or are a part of:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s very proud of his daughters.",
          "The company is proud of its environmental record.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I am proud to have played a part in what this team achieved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having respect for yourself, or showing feelings of your own worth:",
        "examples": [
          "Americans are a proud people.",
          "He might be poor but he’s too proud to accept charity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "People may also be proud in an unpleasant way and have too high an opinion of themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She is too proud to admit that she could ever be wrong."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proudly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a proud way:",
        "examples": [
          "He proudly held out his trophy for us to admire.",
          "Elaine and Dan Gibson proudly announce the birth of their son, John Maurice.",
          "There were photographs of all her children proudly displayed on the mantelpiece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with feelings of satisfaction and pleasure because of something that you have achieved, possess, or are a part of:",
        "examples": [
          "We proudly announce the birth of our son, Logan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with respect for yourself, recognizing your own worth:",
        "examples": [
          "Crow warriors rode proudly through the village."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "provable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be proved:",
        "examples": [
          "We want to deal only in facts - what is scientifically provable.",
          "There is sometimes a divide between the spoken word and the provable fact."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prove": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show a particular result after a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The operation proved a complete success.",
          "The dispute over the song rights proved impossible to resolve.",
          "[ L (+ to be) ] The new treatment has proved to be a disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that you are good at something:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish he'd stop trying to prove himself all the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] They suspected that she'd killed him but they could never actually prove that it was her.",
          "[ + adj ] They proved him innocent/guilty.",
          "Under the present system, you're innocent until proven guilty.",
          "[ + question word ] \"I lost £30 on the bus.\" \"That just goes to prove what an idiot you are!\"",
          "Computers have been used to prove mathematical theorems.",
          "That theory was proved false.",
          "He's so aggressive - it's as if he's always trying to prove something."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show after a time or by experience that something or someone has a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] The dispute over rights to the song could prove impossible to resolve.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The new safety procedures have so far proven to be satisfactory.",
          "As a newcomer, I felt I had to prove myself (= show I am skilled)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it clear that something is or is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "They suspected she cheated, but they could never prove it.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] I had to take all my records to the bank to prove (that) the mistake was theirs.",
          "Under our legal system, you’re innocent until proven guilty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show a particular result after a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The operation proved a complete success.",
          "The dispute over the song rights proved impossible to resolve.",
          "[ L (+ to be) ] The new treatment has proved to be a disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that you are good at something:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish he'd stop trying to prove himself all the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] They suspected that she'd killed him but they could never actually prove that it was her.",
          "[ + adj ] They proved him innocent/guilty.",
          "Under the present system, you're innocent until proven guilty.",
          "[ + question word ] \"I lost £30 on the bus.\" \"That just goes to prove what an idiot you are!\"",
          "Computers have been used to prove mathematical theorems.",
          "That theory was proved false.",
          "He's so aggressive - it's as if he's always trying to prove something."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show after a time or by experience that something or someone has a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] The dispute over rights to the song could prove impossible to resolve.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The new safety procedures have so far proven to be satisfactory.",
          "As a newcomer, I felt I had to prove myself (= show I am skilled)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it clear that something is or is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "They suspected she cheated, but they could never prove it.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] I had to take all my records to the bank to prove (that) the mistake was theirs.",
          "Under our legal system, you’re innocent until proven guilty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proven": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "shown to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "You've got a proven work record, which gives you a big advantage.",
          "People on trial are innocent until proven guilty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "provenance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the place of origin of something:",
        "examples": [
          "jewels of uncertain provenance",
          "This raised doubts about the provenance of the painting.",
          "I don't need to see a label to identify the provenance of a garment that someone is wearing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proverb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short sentence, etc., usually known by many people, stating something commonly experienced or giving advice:",
        "examples": [
          "The appetite, says the proverb, grows with eating.",
          "[ + that ] There is an old Arab proverb that everything you write or speak should pass through three gates: Is this kind? Is this necessary? Is this true?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short statement, usually known by many people for a long time, that gives advice or expresses some common truth:",
        "examples": [
          "A Chinese proverb says that the longest journey begins with a single step."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proverbial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "as used in a proverb or other phrase:",
        "examples": [
          "The players pointed the proverbial finger at themselves as the ones needing to improve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "well known:",
        "examples": [
          "his proverbial good humour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a statement) commonly known, esp. because it is from a proverb or saying known by many people, or because it expresses a truth known by a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Yelling at me was the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proverbs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short sentence, etc., usually known by many people, stating something commonly experienced or giving advice:",
        "examples": [
          "The appetite, says the proverb, grows with eating.",
          "[ + that ] There is an old Arab proverb that everything you write or speak should pass through three gates: Is this kind? Is this necessary? Is this true?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short statement, usually known by many people for a long time, that gives advice or expresses some common truth:",
        "examples": [
          "A Chinese proverb says that the longest journey begins with a single step."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show a particular result after a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The operation proved a complete success.",
          "The dispute over the song rights proved impossible to resolve.",
          "[ L (+ to be) ] The new treatment has proved to be a disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that you are good at something:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish he'd stop trying to prove himself all the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] They suspected that she'd killed him but they could never actually prove that it was her.",
          "[ + adj ] They proved him innocent/guilty.",
          "Under the present system, you're innocent until proven guilty.",
          "[ + question word ] \"I lost £30 on the bus.\" \"That just goes to prove what an idiot you are!\"",
          "Computers have been used to prove mathematical theorems.",
          "That theory was proved false.",
          "He's so aggressive - it's as if he's always trying to prove something."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show after a time or by experience that something or someone has a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] The dispute over rights to the song could prove impossible to resolve.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The new safety procedures have so far proven to be satisfactory.",
          "As a newcomer, I felt I had to prove myself (= show I am skilled)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it clear that something is or is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "They suspected she cheated, but they could never prove it.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] I had to take all my records to the bank to prove (that) the mistake was theirs.",
          "Under our legal system, you’re innocent until proven guilty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "provide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give someone something that they need:",
        "examples": [
          "This booklet provides useful information about local services.",
          "All meals are provided at no additional cost.",
          "The author provides no documentary references to support her assertions.",
          "We have concerns about whether the government will be able to provide viable social services for poorer families/provide poorer families with viable social services.",
          "Putting more police on patrol doesn't provide a real solution to the problem of increasing violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a law or decision) to say that something must happen if particular conditions exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Section 17 provides that all decisions must be circulated in writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something that is needed or wanted to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The company provides medical benefits to all employees.",
          "I can provide you with directions to their house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a law or contract) to state that something must happen or be done:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The new statute provides for life imprisonment without parole.",
          "[ + that clause ] Many loan agreements provide that the interest rate will change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to a person, company, or organization, or to make it available for them to use:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has pledged to provide over $1 billion in refinancing.",
          "provide sb with sth Customers, suppliers, and contractors will be provided with the specialist training they need to work on the project.",
          "provide sth for sb/sth The enhanced cashflow will also provide funds for expansion into television.",
          "provide sth to sb Our digital imaging centre provides a 3D scanning service to a wide range of customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.",
          "be provided by sb/sth According to Census data provided by the state Department of Labor and Industry, Hispanic workers constitute about 3% of the work force."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce something useful that can be used as part of a process or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "A well-established management process should provide a framework for the integration of all business units and operations.",
          "It is hoped that the proposed 10-day sales-tax holiday will provide a boost to retail sales.",
          "provide an opportunity/advantage/basis"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if, or only if:",
        "examples": [
          "ILO conventions allow schoolchildren to work during their holidays and free time provided that strict safety measures are taken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law or rule that provides that something must happen states officially that it must happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Rule 222-2 provides that all notices of shareholder meetings shall be sent to shareholders not less than seven days before the date of the meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "provided": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if, or only if:",
        "examples": [
          "Provided she commits no offences over the next five years, her conviction will be wiped from her record.",
          "He's welcome to come along, provided that he behaves himself."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "providence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an influence that is not human in origin and is thought to control people's lives:",
        "examples": [
          "divine providence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the care and control of God or of a force that is not human in origin:",
        "examples": [
          "He trusts in divine providence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "provider": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who provides something:",
        "examples": [
          "an internet service provider",
          "The bank is now a major provider of financial services to industry.",
          "Until her illness, she was the main provider (= earned most of the money) in the family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or organization that sells a particular type of product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "provider of sth The energy group is the biggest provider of wind farms in the UK.",
          "the leading/largest/biggest provider (of sth) The French firm is one of the leading providers of outdoor advertising space.",
          "a healthcare/energy/telecoms provider",
          "a mortgage/insurance/pension provider"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that provides internet connections and services:",
        "examples": [
          "They are the largest cable-based provider outside the US with 300,000 subscribers.",
          "a broadband/internet/online provider"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "providers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who provides something:",
        "examples": [
          "an internet service provider",
          "The bank is now a major provider of financial services to industry.",
          "Until her illness, she was the main provider (= earned most of the money) in the family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or organization that sells a particular type of product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "provider of sth The energy group is the biggest provider of wind farms in the UK.",
          "the leading/largest/biggest provider (of sth) The French firm is one of the leading providers of outdoor advertising space.",
          "a healthcare/energy/telecoms provider",
          "a mortgage/insurance/pension provider"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that provides internet connections and services:",
        "examples": [
          "They are the largest cable-based provider outside the US with 300,000 subscribers.",
          "a broadband/internet/online provider"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "provides": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give someone something that they need:",
        "examples": [
          "This booklet provides useful information about local services.",
          "All meals are provided at no additional cost.",
          "The author provides no documentary references to support her assertions.",
          "We have concerns about whether the government will be able to provide viable social services for poorer families/provide poorer families with viable social services.",
          "Putting more police on patrol doesn't provide a real solution to the problem of increasing violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a law or decision) to say that something must happen if particular conditions exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Section 17 provides that all decisions must be circulated in writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something that is needed or wanted to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The company provides medical benefits to all employees.",
          "I can provide you with directions to their house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a law or contract) to state that something must happen or be done:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The new statute provides for life imprisonment without parole.",
          "[ + that clause ] Many loan agreements provide that the interest rate will change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to a person, company, or organization, or to make it available for them to use:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has pledged to provide over $1 billion in refinancing.",
          "provide sb with sth Customers, suppliers, and contractors will be provided with the specialist training they need to work on the project.",
          "provide sth for sb/sth The enhanced cashflow will also provide funds for expansion into television.",
          "provide sth to sb Our digital imaging centre provides a 3D scanning service to a wide range of customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.",
          "be provided by sb/sth According to Census data provided by the state Department of Labor and Industry, Hispanic workers constitute about 3% of the work force."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce something useful that can be used as part of a process or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "A well-established management process should provide a framework for the integration of all business units and operations.",
          "It is hoped that the proposed 10-day sales-tax holiday will provide a boost to retail sales.",
          "provide an opportunity/advantage/basis"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if, or only if:",
        "examples": [
          "ILO conventions allow schoolchildren to work during their holidays and free time provided that strict safety measures are taken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law or rule that provides that something must happen states officially that it must happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Rule 222-2 provides that all notices of shareholder meetings shall be sent to shareholders not less than seven days before the date of the meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "providing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if, or only if:",
        "examples": [
          "The trip is free providing you raise £2000 for a good cause.",
          "Providing that they explain all the risks clearly, they have no fear of being sued."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "province": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the areas that a country or empire is divided into as part of the organization of its government, which often has some control over its own laws :",
        "examples": [
          "the Canadian province of Alberta",
          "Asia Minor was Rome's richest province."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the four areas into which Ireland has traditionally been divided:",
        "examples": [
          "Connaught is Ireland's westernmost province.",
          "in the deep south of Ireland in the province of Munster"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Northern Ireland:",
        "examples": [
          "We are interested in the economic prosperity of both the Province and the Republic of Ireland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the parts of a country that are not the capital city or near a large city:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn't want to teach at a university in the provinces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject or activity of special interest, knowledge, or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "the province of Marketing is within the province of the sales department.",
          "Renaissance art is not really his province - he specializes in the modern period.",
          "I didn't feel it was my province to give legal advice.",
          "With this kind of interdisciplinary approach, everything is your province.",
          "This kind of spyware has largely been the province of internet fraudsters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a division of a country that has its own government:",
        "examples": [
          "The province of Quebec has voted several times on independence from Canada."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The provinces are the parts of a country outside its capital or most important city.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject or activity of special interest, knowledge, or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "Architecture is within the province of the art department."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "provinces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the parts of a country that are not the capital city or near a large city:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn't want to teach at a university in the provinces.",
          "He had a new job as library consultant out in the more rural provinces of the country.",
          "The city government is considering some sort of limited power-sharing with the provinces.",
          "We need to provide the provinces with more resources to fight poverty.",
          "Some museums in the provinces are struggling to attract visitors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "provincial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who comes from somewhere in a country outside its capital city",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to an area that is governed as part of a country or an empire:",
        "examples": [
          "provincial governments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or from the parts of the country that are not the capital city:",
        "examples": [
          "The majority of young professionals in the capital have moved there from provincial towns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having opinions and ideas that are old-fashioned and simple:",
        "examples": [
          "provincial attitudes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to a province, or to the parts of a country outside its capital or most important city:",
        "examples": [
          "provincial governments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disapproving A provincial person has limited ideas and is not willing to understand or accept new ideas or ways of behaving.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "proving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "provision": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of providing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The provision of good public transport will be essential for developing the area.",
          "Of course there's provision in the plan for population increase.",
          "When designing buildings in this area, you have to make provision against earthquakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "supplies of food and other necessary things:",
        "examples": [
          "provisions for the journey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement within an agreement or a law that a particular thing must happen or be done, especially before another can happen or be done:",
        "examples": [
          "We have inserted certain provisions into the treaty to safeguard foreign workers.",
          "[ + that ] She accepted the job with the provision that she would be paid expenses for relocating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a company's accounts (= financial records), an amount of money that is kept in case of a possible future loss:",
        "examples": [
          "The insurance company made a provision against claims over alleged pension fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make arrangements to deal with something, often financial arrangements:",
        "examples": [
          "He hasn't made any provision for his retirement yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply someone or something with food and other necessary things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is needed or wanted, or the act of considering the need for something and arranging for it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] When designing buildings in California, you have to make some provision for earthquakes.",
          "[ C ] Ample provisions for aircraft stability have been made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Provisions are also supplies of food and other necessary items:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] Provisions had to be flown in by helicopter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement in an agreement or a law that a particular thing must happen or be done:",
        "examples": [
          "Her contract contains a provision covering additional expenses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a company's accounts, an amount of money that is kept in case of a possible future loss or debt:",
        "examples": [
          "The insurance company made a provision against claims over alleged pension fraud.",
          "a provision for sth The finance director revealed a $47m provision for finding and compensating victims of bad pensions advice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a legal document that states that something must happen or be done:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees may be asked to go to a new and different place of work under the provisions of a mobility clause.",
          "include/contain a provision Many contracts currently include a provision prohibiting supervisors from doing work done by union workers.",
          "anti-fraud/registration provisions",
          "statutory/legal provisions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of selling goods or services or making them available to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "The Group remains fully committed to the provision of mortgage finance to individuals.",
          "service/pension/retirement provision"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make plans for dealing with something that will or may happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "If companies are to succeed in the long term, they must make provisions for coping with a diverse international marketplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep an amount of money available to be used in case of a possible future loss or debt:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has revealed that it has provisioned £235m for asbestos-related claims."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "provisional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "for the present time but likely to change:",
        "examples": [
          "a provisional government",
          "These dates are only provisional."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for the present time but likely to change; temporary:",
        "examples": [
          "a provisional government"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "provisions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of providing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The provision of good public transport will be essential for developing the area.",
          "Of course there's provision in the plan for population increase.",
          "When designing buildings in this area, you have to make provision against earthquakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "supplies of food and other necessary things:",
        "examples": [
          "provisions for the journey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement within an agreement or a law that a particular thing must happen or be done, especially before another can happen or be done:",
        "examples": [
          "We have inserted certain provisions into the treaty to safeguard foreign workers.",
          "[ + that ] She accepted the job with the provision that she would be paid expenses for relocating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a company's accounts (= financial records), an amount of money that is kept in case of a possible future loss:",
        "examples": [
          "The insurance company made a provision against claims over alleged pension fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make arrangements to deal with something, often financial arrangements:",
        "examples": [
          "He hasn't made any provision for his retirement yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply someone or something with food and other necessary things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is needed or wanted, or the act of considering the need for something and arranging for it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] When designing buildings in California, you have to make some provision for earthquakes.",
          "[ C ] Ample provisions for aircraft stability have been made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Provisions are also supplies of food and other necessary items:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] Provisions had to be flown in by helicopter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement in an agreement or a law that a particular thing must happen or be done:",
        "examples": [
          "Her contract contains a provision covering additional expenses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a company's accounts, an amount of money that is kept in case of a possible future loss or debt:",
        "examples": [
          "The insurance company made a provision against claims over alleged pension fraud.",
          "a provision for sth The finance director revealed a $47m provision for finding and compensating victims of bad pensions advice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a legal document that states that something must happen or be done:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees may be asked to go to a new and different place of work under the provisions of a mobility clause.",
          "include/contain a provision Many contracts currently include a provision prohibiting supervisors from doing work done by union workers.",
          "anti-fraud/registration provisions",
          "statutory/legal provisions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of selling goods or services or making them available to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "The Group remains fully committed to the provision of mortgage finance to individuals.",
          "service/pension/retirement provision"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make plans for dealing with something that will or may happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "If companies are to succeed in the long term, they must make provisions for coping with a diverse international marketplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep an amount of money available to be used in case of a possible future loss or debt:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has revealed that it has provisioned £235m for asbestos-related claims."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "provocation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an action or statement that is intended to make someone angry:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd fly into a rage at the slightest provocation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that is intended to cause a reaction, esp. anger or annoyance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a deliberate act of provocation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "provocative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing thought about interesting subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "The programme will take a detailed and provocative look at the problem of homelessness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing an angry reaction, usually intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "a provocative question/remark",
          "In a deliberately provocative speech, she criticized the whole system of government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If behaviour or clothing is provocative, it is intended to cause sexual desire:",
        "examples": [
          "She slowly leaned forward in a provocative way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to cause a reaction, esp. anger or annoyance, or to force you to think more carefully about something:",
        "examples": [
          "a provocative speech",
          "provocative advertisements"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If behavior or clothing is provocative, it is likely to cause sexual desire.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "provoke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause a reaction, especially a negative one:",
        "examples": [
          "The prospect of increased prices has already provoked an outcry.",
          "Test results provoked worries that the reactor could overheat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or try to make a person or an animal angry:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a vicious-looking dog and I didn't want to provoke it.",
          "He was clearly trying to get at me but I refused to be provoked.",
          "I was provoked into the argument."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make a person or an animal angry or annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "He was trying to provoke me into a fight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a particular reaction or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m trying to make people think, provoke their emotions.",
          "His death provoked huge demonstrations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "provoked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a reaction, especially a negative one:",
        "examples": [
          "The prospect of increased prices has already provoked an outcry.",
          "Test results provoked worries that the reactor could overheat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or try to make a person or an animal angry:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a vicious-looking dog and I didn't want to provoke it.",
          "He was clearly trying to get at me but I refused to be provoked.",
          "I was provoked into the argument."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "provokes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause a reaction, especially a negative one:",
        "examples": [
          "The prospect of increased prices has already provoked an outcry.",
          "Test results provoked worries that the reactor could overheat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or try to make a person or an animal angry:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a vicious-looking dog and I didn't want to provoke it.",
          "He was clearly trying to get at me but I refused to be provoked.",
          "I was provoked into the argument."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make a person or an animal angry or annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "He was trying to provoke me into a fight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a particular reaction or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m trying to make people think, provoke their emotions.",
          "His death provoked huge demonstrations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "provoking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making someone feel annoyed, sometimes intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "Tom thought smoking was a most provoking habit.",
          "To a warmonger, there is nothing so provoking as the threat of peace."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prowess": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great ability or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "athletic/sporting prowess",
          "He's always boasting about his sexual prowess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great ability or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "athletic prowess"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prowl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move around quietly in a place trying not to be seen or heard, such as an animal does when hunting:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been reports of a masked man prowling in the neighbourhood.",
          "At night, adult scorpions prowl the desert for (= trying to catch) insects.",
          "informal Unable to sleep, he prowled (= walked without purpose) (about/around) the hotel corridors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be moving around quietly in a place trying not to be seen or heard:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a fox on the prowl earlier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move around an area quietly and secretly, as when hunting:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] At night, scorpions prowl the desert for insects.",
          "[ I ] There have been reports of a man prowling in the neighborhood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prowler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who moves around quietly in a place, trying not to be seen, often before committing a crime",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "proximity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being near in space or time:",
        "examples": [
          "The best thing about the location of the house is its proximity to the town centre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being near in space or time:",
        "examples": [
          "Mexico is a popular vacation spot because of its proximity to California."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "proxy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "authority given to a person to act for someone else, such as by voting for them in an election, or the person who this authority is given to:",
        "examples": [
          "a proxy vote",
          "My brother's voting for me by proxy in the club elections.",
          "Can I nominate someone as a proxy to sign for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "authority given to someone to act for you, as by voting as your representative in an election, or the person to whom this authority is given",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written document that officially gives someone the authority to do something for another person, for example by voting at a meeting for them:",
        "examples": [
          "A creditor may give a proxy to any person of full age requiring him or her to vote for or against any specified resolution.",
          "proxy materials/cards/forms"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who you choose to do something officially for you, for example to vote at a meeting or in an election when you are not able to vote yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "Your proxy does not necessarily have to sign the form himself or herself.",
          "Any patron with a registered ballot book may participate in the minimum-bid auction in person Saturday, or via proxy.",
          "proxy votes/voting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you do something by proxy, you officially ask someone else to do it for you:",
        "examples": [
          "New rules have ended the practice of allowing members to vote by proxy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation, process, or activity to which another situation, etc. is compared, especially in order to calculate how successful or unsuccessful it is:",
        "examples": [
          "a proxy for sth Wall Street typically uses volume growth as a proxy for the underlying health of a business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prozac": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a drug that is used to treat depression (= a mental illness that makes you feel extremely unhappy) and anxiety (= a mental illness that makes you feel very worried)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "prude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is easily shocked by rude things, especially those of a sexual type:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be such a prude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is easily shocked by rude things",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "prudence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that is careful and avoids risks:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm was commended for its financial prudence.",
          "Everyone agreed that panic wasn't called for, prudence was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being careful in the way you make decisions or spend money so that you avoid unnecessary risks:",
        "examples": [
          "The challenge we are trying to meet is balancing financial prudence with the need for success.",
          "economic/fiscal prudence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the principle of not showing assets or profits to be greater than they might be, or losses to be smaller than they might be, in a company's accounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The prudence principle states that businesses should report their assets and liabilities in the most unfavorable position."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prudent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "careful and avoiding risks:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's always prudent to read a contract carefully before signing it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing good judgment in avoiding risks and uncertainties; careful:",
        "examples": [
          "His decision was prudent and timely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "careful in the way that you make decisions or spend money so that you avoid unnecessary risks:",
        "examples": [
          "They insisted that the deal is fiscally prudent and would not put the city budget at risk.",
          "prudent to do sth It would be prudent to delay interest rate cuts until early next year.",
          "prudent financial planning"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "prudent accounting is based on the principle of not showing assets or profits to be greater than they might be, or losses to be smaller than they might be, in a company's accounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Normal prudent accounting principles require that prepayments should be written down where it can be seen that they will not be fully recoverable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prudential": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "careful and avoiding risks:",
        "examples": [
          "a prudential approach",
          "prudential judgments"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prune": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cut off branches from a tree, bush, or plant, especially so that it will grow better in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent the afternoon pruning roses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce something by removing things that are not necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Arco has reacted to the loss in revenue by pruning (back) its expansion plans.",
          "I felt his essay needed a little pruning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dried plum",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut off unwanted branches from a tree, bush, or other plant:",
        "examples": [
          "They advise growers not to prune fruit trees heavily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dried whole plum (= fruit)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the number or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The plan for the next financial year is to prune 25% off the budget."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prunes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cut off branches from a tree, bush, or plant, especially so that it will grow better in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent the afternoon pruning roses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce something by removing things that are not necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Arco has reacted to the loss in revenue by pruning (back) its expansion plans.",
          "I felt his essay needed a little pruning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dried plum",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut off unwanted branches from a tree, bush, or other plant:",
        "examples": [
          "They advise growers not to prune fruit trees heavily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dried whole plum (= fruit)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the number or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The plan for the next financial year is to prune 25% off the budget."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pruning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of reducing the number or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A pruning of the product range and the 30 factories they currently own could produce massive savings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to try to find out private facts about a person:",
        "examples": [
          "As a reporter, I was paid to pry into other people's lives.",
          "I hope you don't think I'm prying, but has your boyfriend ever lived with anyone before?",
          "She wanted a private holiday away from prying eyes (= where no one would be trying to see her)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or lift something by pressing a tool against a fixed point:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + adj ] The car trunk had been pried open and all her equipment was gone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open, move, or lift something by putting one end of a tool under it and pushing down on the other end:",
        "examples": [
          "She pried the oyster open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. To pry is also to get something with much effort:",
        "examples": [
          "They pried the information out of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to obtain private facts about a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Reporters were prying into her personal life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "prying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to find out private facts about a person:",
        "examples": [
          "As a reporter, I was paid to pry into other people's lives.",
          "I hope you don't think I'm prying, but has your boyfriend ever lived with anyone before?",
          "She wanted a private holiday away from prying eyes (= where no one would be trying to see her)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or lift something by pressing a tool against a fixed point:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + adj ] The car trunk had been pried open and all her equipment was gone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used when you want to add extra information at the end of a letter or email:",
        "examples": [
          "Love from Sophie. PS Say hi to Gemma.",
          "She added a PS asking for your address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for postscript:",
        "examples": [
          "P.S. Best wishes to your father."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for postscript: used at the end of a letter or email after you have signed your name to show that you are adding a short remark or message not included in the main part:",
        "examples": [
          "PS: Thanks for your help with the recent project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "psalm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a holy poem or song, especially one of the 150 collected together in the Bible",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a religious poem or song",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "psalms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a holy poem or song, especially one of the 150 collected together in the Bible",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a religious poem or song",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pseudo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pretended and not real:",
        "examples": [
          "pseudo-religious",
          "a pseudo-intellectual"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pseudonym": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a name someone uses instead of their real name, especially on a written work:",
        "examples": [
          "She writes under a pseudonym.",
          "George Orwell was a pseudonym - his real name was Eric Blair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or name with no meaning that is used instead of information relating to a particular person, for example, a name or email address, so that it is impossible to see who the information relates to:",
        "examples": [
          "A pseudonym is an identifier that relates to a particular individual.",
          "Pseudonymization uses a form of encryption to translate identifiable personal data to unique artificial identifiers called pseudonyms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name that someone uses instead of his or her real name, esp. on a written work:",
        "examples": [
          "Samuel Clemens used the pseudonym Mark Twain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pseudonyms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a name someone uses instead of their real name, especially on a written work:",
        "examples": [
          "She writes under a pseudonym.",
          "George Orwell was a pseudonym - his real name was Eric Blair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or name with no meaning that is used instead of information relating to a particular person, for example, a name or email address, so that it is impossible to see who the information relates to:",
        "examples": [
          "A pseudonym is an identifier that relates to a particular individual.",
          "Pseudonymization uses a form of encryption to translate identifiable personal data to unique artificial identifiers called pseudonyms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name that someone uses instead of his or her real name, esp. on a written work:",
        "examples": [
          "Samuel Clemens used the pseudonym Mark Twain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "psi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for pounds per square inch, used when measuring pressure:",
        "examples": [
          "Inflate each tyre to 32 PSI.",
          "It takes a lot of pumping to get from 10 psi to 32."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "psyche": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the mind, or the deepest thoughts, feelings, or beliefs of a person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "the male psyche",
          "Peru is a very traditional country, and embedded in its psyche is a love of ceremony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mind, or the deepest thoughts, feelings, or beliefs of a person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "the male/female psyche"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "psychedelic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a drug) causing effects on the mind, such as feelings of deep understanding or unusually strong experiences of colour , sound, taste, and touch :",
        "examples": [
          "psychedelic drugs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Psychedelic art or clothing has bright colours and strange patterns of a type that might be experienced by taking psychedelic drugs.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing unusually strong experiences of color, sound, smell, taste, and touch, and other mental effects such as feelings of deep understanding or hallucination (= imagining things that do not exist)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Psychedelic also means likely to produce a strong effect because of having bright colors or patterns.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "psychiatric": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the study of mental illness:",
        "examples": [
          "psychiatric treatment",
          "a psychiatric patient",
          "the hospital's psychiatric unit"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "psychiatrist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a doctor who is also trained in psychiatry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor with special training in treating mental illness",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "psychiatrists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a doctor who is also trained in psychiatry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor with special training in treating mental illness",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "psychiatry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of medicine that studies mental illness",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the medical study and treatment of mental illness",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "psychic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a special mental ability, for example so that you are able to know what will happen in the future or know what people are thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "psychic powers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of an illness) of the mind rather than the body:",
        "examples": [
          "psychic problems"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a special mental ability, for example being able to know what will happen in the future or what people are thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "a gifted psychic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having to do with the mind and the emotions rather than with the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Regular exercise has psychic as well as physical benefits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person, experience, or event is said to be psychic, the person’s abilities or the nature of the experience or event cannot be explained by modern science:",
        "examples": [
          "psychic phenomena"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person believed to have abilities, esp. involving a knowledge of the future, that cannot be explained by modern science",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "psycho": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is crazy and frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "The man's a psycho."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) crazy and frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "He suddenly went psycho and started shooting in all directions.",
          "He plays a psycho killer who pushes a woman down a flight of stairs to her death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the mind or mental processes:",
        "examples": [
          "psychopharmacology (= the study of drugs which affect the mind)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a psychopath",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "psychoanalysis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of a number of the theories of the human personality that attempt to examine a person's unconscious mind to discover the hidden causes of their mental problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Sigmund Freud is known as the father of psychoanalysis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a theory and method of treating mental illness in which a person is encouraged to talk about private thoughts and events to someone trained in this method",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "psychoanalyze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to examine someone or treat someone using psychoanalysis",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "psychobabble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "language using a lot of words and expressions taken from psychology (= the study of the human mind)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "psychological": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the human mind and feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "psychological problems",
          "He claims that the constant aircraft noise has a bad psychological effect on the residents.",
          "We are concerned with the physical and psychological well-being of our employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an illness or other physical problem) caused by worry or sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "I suspect his headaches are purely psychological."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A psychological film or book is one in which there is a lot of attention given to the way people influence each other's behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "a psychological thriller"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the study of the mind:",
        "examples": [
          "psychological testing",
          "Her problems were psychological."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Psychological also means having an effect on or involving the mind:",
        "examples": [
          "psychological stress/well-being",
          "Her new novel is a psychological thriller."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the human mind and feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "The experience of being fired has had lasting psychological effects.",
          "The rail disaster had a psychological impact on some investors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "psychologically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to the human mind and feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "The patient was psychologically disturbed.",
          "The incident damaged her psychologically.",
          "The publisher's rejection of my book hit me hard, psychologically and financially."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "psychologist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who studies the human mind and human emotions and behaviour, and how different situations have an effect on people:",
        "examples": [
          "a child psychologist",
          "an educational psychologist",
          "She spent 15 years as a clinical psychologist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who studies the mind and emotions and their relationship to behavior",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "psychologists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who studies the human mind and human emotions and behaviour, and how different situations have an effect on people:",
        "examples": [
          "a child psychologist",
          "an educational psychologist",
          "She spent 15 years as a clinical psychologist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who studies the mind and emotions and their relationship to behavior",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "psychology": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of the way the human mind works and how it influences behaviour, or the influence of a particular person's character on their behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "She studied psychology at Harvard.",
          "a lecturer in psychology",
          "child psychology",
          "psychology of It is a movie that describes the Vietnam War experience, examining the psychology of the soldier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of how the mind works and how it influences behavior, or the influence of character on a particular person’s behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "She took a course in abnormal psychology."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "psychopath": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has no feeling for other people, does not think about the future, and does not feel bad about anything they have done in the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is very mentally ill and dangerous",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is likely to commit violent criminal acts because of a mental illness that causes the person to lack any feelings of guilt",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "psychopathic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or suffering from the condition of psychopathy (= a condition in which someone has no feeling for others and does not feel bad about anything they have done):",
        "examples": [
          "A series of unsolved murders on the island has raised fears that a psychopathic serial killer is on the loose.",
          "He was said to have a psychopathic personality.",
          "He is part of the 0.5 per cent of the population who can be classified as psychopathic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "morally bad and dangerous or harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "People are helpless in the face of psychopathic corporations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "crazy:",
        "examples": [
          "He is not very good at snooker but makes up for this with almost psychopathic competitiveness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "psychopaths": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has no feeling for other people, does not think about the future, and does not feel bad about anything they have done in the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is very mentally ill and dangerous",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is likely to commit violent criminal acts because of a mental illness that causes the person to lack any feelings of guilt",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "psychos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is crazy and frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "The man's a psycho."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) crazy and frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "He suddenly went psycho and started shooting in all directions.",
          "He plays a psycho killer who pushes a woman down a flight of stairs to her death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the mind or mental processes:",
        "examples": [
          "psychopharmacology (= the study of drugs which affect the mind)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a psychopath",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "psychosis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of a number of the more severe mental illnesses that make someone believe things that are not real:",
        "examples": [
          "She fell into a drug-induced psychosis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a severe mental illness",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "psychosomatic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of an illness) caused by anxiety and worry and not by an infection or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "a psychosomatic illness"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a physical problem caused by emotional anxiety and not by illness, infection, or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor thinks Leo’s symptoms are psychosomatic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "psychotic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suffering from psychosis (= severe mental illness):",
        "examples": [
          "a psychotic disorder",
          "His dislike of women bordered on the psychotic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "psychotropic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Psychotropic drugs or other substances affect your mind:",
        "examples": [
          "psychotropic medications"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for part, when referring to a part of a document:",
        "examples": [
          "See pt 3 for further details."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Add 1 pt of water and bring to the boil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "He needs a good high jump to score more than 9,000 pts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Spurn Pt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for posterior tibial: at the back of the tibia (= the large bone at the front of the lower leg)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for pint",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "F/T & P/T Sales Assistants needed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pterodactyl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large flying animal that lived many millions of years ago",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for part, when referring to a part of a document:",
        "examples": [
          "See pt 3 for further details."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Add 1 pt of water and bring to the boil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "He needs a good high jump to score more than 9,000 pts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Spurn Pt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for posterior tibial: at the back of the tibia (= the large bone at the front of the lower leg)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for pint",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "F/T & P/T Sales Assistants needed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ptsd": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for post-traumatic stress disorder: a mental condition in which a person has anxiety and depression and repeated frightening thoughts after a very frightening or shocking experience:",
        "examples": [
          "As an adult, she was diagnosed with PTSD.",
          "Many people are still suffering from PTSD after the attacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for post-traumatic stress disorder",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pu": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a metal used in the production of nuclear power, and in nuclear weapons",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal that is used esp. as a fuel in the production of nuclear power, and in nuclear weapons",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pub": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place, especially in Great Britain or Ireland, where alcoholic drinks can be bought and drunk and where food is often available:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want to go to (informal go down) the pub after work?",
          "our local pub",
          "a pub lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for public",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "puberty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the stage in people's lives when they develop from a child into an adult because of changes in their body that make them able to have children:",
        "examples": [
          "At puberty, pubic hair develops and girls begin to menstruate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the stage in a person’s life when the person develops from a child into an adult because of changes in the body that make the person able to have children",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pubes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pubescent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A pubescent child is at the stage in life when they are developing from a child into an adult and becoming able to have children:",
        "examples": [
          "pubescent girls/boys"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pubic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or near the sexual organs on the outside of a person's body:",
        "examples": [
          "pubic hair",
          "the pubic area"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on or in the body near the sexual organs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "public": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or involving people in general, rather than being limited to a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Public opinion (= the opinions of most people) has turned against him.",
          "in the public interest Is it really in the public interest (= useful to people) to publish this information?",
          "public awareness We need to increase public awareness of the disease.",
          "public nuisance Peaceful demonstrations that do not cause a public nuisance (= do not harm other people) are a fundamental right in any truly democratic country.",
          "public pressure The government has had to bow to public pressure on the issue.",
          "The information only became public after his death.",
          "be made public The results will not be made public (= told to everyone) until tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "provided by the government from taxes to be available to everyone:",
        "examples": [
          "public funds/services/spending",
          "public buildings",
          "a public library",
          "public office He is unlikely to hold public office (= an important job in national or local government)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A public place is one where a lot of people are:",
        "examples": [
          "It's too public here - let's go back to my room to talk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all ordinary people:",
        "examples": [
          "The public has a right to know about this.",
          "open to the public The palace and its grounds are open to the public (= people can visit) during the summer months.",
          "the general public When will the product be available to the general public (= all ordinary people)?",
          "member of the public Members of the public were asked about their shopping habits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people who are involved with you or your organization, especially in a business relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "Newspapers publish these outrageous stories because they know what their public wants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a place where people can see you:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd never behave like that in public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or involving people in general, rather than being limited to a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "public opinion",
          "They’re trying to raise public awareness of the benefits of early-childhood education.",
          "His ideas have very little public support.",
          "The results won’t be made public (= told to people in general)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "allowing anyone to see or hear what is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "a public performance",
          "a public display of temper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something done in public is done where anyone can see or hear it:",
        "examples": [
          "He was afraid to be seen in public for some time after the incident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving or provided by the government, usually for the use of anyone:",
        "examples": [
          "public transportation",
          "a public park",
          "public housing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Public also means supported by government funds, sometimes also by money given by private citizens:",
        "examples": [
          "public broadcasting/radio/television"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people, esp. all those in one place or country:",
        "examples": [
          "The park is open to the public from sunrise to sunset."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The public is also the people who do not belong to a particular group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The book is not yet available to the general public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your public is the people involved with you or your organization, esp. in a business relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspapers publish the stories they know their public wants to read."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to ordinary people in general, rather than being limited to a particular group only:",
        "examples": [
          "Proper archiving and preservation will ensure permanent public access to government information.",
          "They are trying to get public support for their takeover bid.",
          "public opinion/confidence/trust",
          "Senior politicians have been accused of failing to act in the public interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the government and to the services it provides to people:",
        "examples": [
          "She has said repeatedly that she would not seek public office again.",
          "Why should public money be pumped into companies geared to profit?",
          "The OECD is encouraging member states to keep a watchful eye on public finances, in part by encouraging more efficiency in the health care system of individual countries.",
          "public services/funding/spending"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "known about by people in general:",
        "examples": [
          "The retailer has been working to improve its public image in the face of ongoing criticism.",
          "The question of bonus payments to bankers has been the subject of much public discussion in recent times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available for anyone to hear, watch, go to, or be involved in:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is holding a public meeting tonight to describe the proposal to residents.",
          "a public inquiry/investigation/hearing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available for everyone to use:",
        "examples": [
          "a public telephone/library",
          "public transport"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available to be bought by everyone, not just by people who are already shareholders:",
        "examples": [
          "Class A shares may be purchased at the public offering price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that goes public makes shares available on a stock market for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "After going public last May at $20 per share, they traded as high as $86 in October."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is done or said in public, everyone knows or hears about it:",
        "examples": [
          "These are issues that should be discussed in public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or publish something in order that everyone knows or hears about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The annual financial disclosure report was made public yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ordinary people in general:",
        "examples": [
          "The role of watchdogs is to protect the public.",
          "Air traffic controllers, baggage handlers, and members of the public were called to give evidence after a major security lapse at one of Europe's busiest airports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people who are involved in or affected by a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "A recent TV documentary about mutual fund investments raised the awareness of the investing public about fund fees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "publication": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of making information or stories available to people in a printed or electronic form:",
        "examples": [
          "The brochure will be ready for publication in September.",
          "Will you arrange the publication of the names of the winners?",
          "When is the publication date? (= When will the book be available to buy?)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book, magazine, newspaper, or document in which information or stories are published:",
        "examples": [
          "Our latest publication is a magazine for health enthusiasts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book, magazine, newspaper, or document, or the act of making information or writing available, esp. in a printed form:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] His writing appears frequently in French, Mexican, and Canadian publications.",
          "[ U ] The publication of the marathon finishers will be in next Sunday’s newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making information, stories, or pictures available to people either in books, newspapers, magazines, etc. or online:",
        "examples": [
          "They secured a High Court injunction to stop the publication of a misleading advertisement.",
          "The catalogue will be ready for publication in September.",
          "A new publication date of April 21 has been agreed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book, magazine, report, etc. that is published:",
        "examples": [
          "The company placed ads in many different publications.",
          "print/online/trade publications",
          "monthly/weekly publications"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving the public details about a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Their shares were pushed up nearly 8% after publication of the figures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "publicist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who arranges publicity for a person or organization by giving information to reporters and television and radio companies and arranging public meetings and special events",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to draw attention to events and give information to reporters and broadcasters",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to provide information about a person, product, or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "She issued a statement through her publicist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "publicity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of making certain that someone or something attracts a lot of interest or attention from many people, or the attention received as a result of this activity:",
        "examples": [
          "He attracted a lot of adverse/bad publicity with his speech about unmarried mothers.",
          "Her first novel was published last year in a blaze of (= with a lot of) publicity.",
          "We have planned an exciting publicity campaign with our advertisers.",
          "The publicity generated by the court case has given a welcome boost to our sales.",
          "The normally publicity-shy director will be making several public appearances for the launch of the movie.",
          "The enormous publicity surrounding the case will make it very difficult to hold a fair trial.",
          "The pop group's arrival by hot-air balloon was just a publicity stunt (= an unusual way of attracting the public's attention)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of making certain that someone or something attracts a lot of interest or attention from many people, or the attention received as a result of this activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The publicity surrounding the case made jury selection difficult.",
          "His speech attracted a lot of publicity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the attention that a person, product, or organization receives from newspapers, television, etc. when something happens that people are interested in:",
        "examples": [
          "get/receive/seek publicity The book didn't get much publicity when it was published.",
          "attract/avoid/generate publicity The new board chairman avoids publicity and contact with outsiders.",
          "The publicity surrounding big city bonuses has helped to fuel the public's anger.",
          "adverse/negative/unfavourable publicity The high-street chain's sales were hurt by all the negative publicity.",
          "bad/good publicity",
          "advance/free publicity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business of making sure the public knows about a product, event, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The party hired a top PR firm to create publicity for their election ideas.",
          "a publicity budget/campaign/drive The bank has launched a $15 million publicity campaign to reposition itself in a difficult market.",
          "a publicity agent/department/manager",
          "publicity material/photos"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "publicly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is done publicly, it is done so that everyone can know about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The company publicly apologized and agreed to contribute some money to charity.",
          "publicly humiliated"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done, owned, or paid for by the government:",
        "examples": [
          "The remaining 20-30% of the new stadium will be publicly funded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "by the government:",
        "examples": [
          "The new airport will not be publicly funded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so that anyone can see and hear; openly:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke out publicly in opposition to US participation in the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "by or among ordinary people:",
        "examples": [
          "publicly traded stock"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done, owned, or paid for by the government:",
        "examples": [
          "publicly funded/financed The upgrade to the railway network will not be publicly funded."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "publish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book, magazine, or newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "She's just had an article published in their weekend supplement.",
          "The government publishes figures every six months showing how many people are unemployed.",
          "The names of the winners of the competition will be published in June.",
          "She was only 19 when her first novel was published."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make available to the public, usually by printing, a book, magazine, newspaper, or other document:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She was 29 when her first novel was published.",
          "[ T ] We plan to begin publishing a newsletter on the Internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce books, magazines, software, etc. and to make them available to the public by selling them:",
        "examples": [
          "They publish a range of business books and software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to print an article in a newspaper or magazine, or to make it available online:",
        "examples": [
          "The journal does not publish correspondence from readers.",
          "publish an article/report/account The Economist published a lengthy article on the subject of debt.",
          "Papers presented at the conference are published online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make information available to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales figures are published monthly.",
          "publish sth in/on sth Details of the event are published on our website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to print and sell the work of a particular writer:",
        "examples": [
          "He was first published in the early 1980s.",
          "She was already a published author at the age of 23."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "published": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book, magazine, or newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "She's just had an article published in their weekend supplement.",
          "The government publishes figures every six months showing how many people are unemployed.",
          "The names of the winners of the competition will be published in June.",
          "She was only 19 when her first novel was published."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "publisher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organization that publishes text or music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an employee of a publishing company who has responsibility for deciding what is published",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that publishes books, magazines, or newspapers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Publisher is also the title of a person in a company who is responsible for publishing particular books, magazines, or newspapers.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that produces and sells books, magazines, newspapers, software, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It was not easy to find a publisher for her first novel.",
          "He is both publisher and editor of the local newspaper.",
          "The firm was facing a hostile takeover bid from a large French publisher."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "publishers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organization that publishes text or music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an employee of a publishing company who has responsibility for deciding what is published",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that publishes books, magazines, or newspapers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Publisher is also the title of a person in a company who is responsible for publishing particular books, magazines, or newspapers.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that produces and sells books, magazines, newspapers, software, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It was not easy to find a publisher for her first novel.",
          "He is both publisher and editor of the local newspaper.",
          "The firm was facing a hostile takeover bid from a large French publisher."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "publishes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book, magazine, or newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "She's just had an article published in their weekend supplement.",
          "The government publishes figures every six months showing how many people are unemployed.",
          "The names of the winners of the competition will be published in June.",
          "She was only 19 when her first novel was published."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make available to the public, usually by printing, a book, magazine, newspaper, or other document:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She was 29 when her first novel was published.",
          "[ T ] We plan to begin publishing a newsletter on the Internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce books, magazines, software, etc. and to make them available to the public by selling them:",
        "examples": [
          "They publish a range of business books and software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to print an article in a newspaper or magazine, or to make it available online:",
        "examples": [
          "The journal does not publish correspondence from readers.",
          "publish an article/report/account The Economist published a lengthy article on the subject of debt.",
          "Papers presented at the conference are published online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make information available to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales figures are published monthly.",
          "publish sth in/on sth Details of the event are published on our website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to print and sell the work of a particular writer:",
        "examples": [
          "He was first published in the early 1980s.",
          "She was already a published author at the age of 23."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "publishing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the profession or business of producing and selling a book, magazine, or newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "a career in publishing",
          "a publishing house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business of making books, magazines, or newspapers available to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "She hopes to pursue a career in publishing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of publishing books, magazines, software, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She's looking for a job in publishing.",
          "The distribution costs of electronic publishing are much lower than in print publishing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pubs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place, especially in Great Britain or Ireland, where alcoholic drinks can be bought and drunk and where food is often available:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want to go to (informal go down) the pub after work?",
          "our local pub",
          "a pub lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for public",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "puck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, hard rubber disc that is used instead of a ball in ice hockey (= a game played on ice)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, hard, rubber disk used in hockey (= a game played on ice)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pucker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to tighten skin or cloth until small folds appear or (of skin or cloth) to form small folds:",
        "examples": [
          "He puckered his lips and kissed her.",
          "Her mouth puckered and I thought she was going to cry.",
          "puckered seams"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small tight fold in the skin or a piece of cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "Puckers were sewn in the sleeves of the blouse.",
          "He was glad to see the unhappy pucker in her forehead starting to smooth out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press together and form small folds in something such as cloth or skin:",
        "examples": [
          "She puckered her lips and gave her grandma a kiss.",
          "[ M ] This hem is all puckered up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pucks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, hard rubber disc that is used instead of a ball in ice hockey (= a game played on ice)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, hard, rubber disk used in hockey (= a game played on ice)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pudding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet and usually hot dish made with pastry, flour, bread, or rice, and often fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "a sticky toffee/treacle pudding",
          "Is there any more rice pudding?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, soft food made from milk, sugar, eggs, and flavouring, eaten cold:",
        "examples": [
          "chocolate/vanilla/butterscotch pudding"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the final part of a meal, when a sweet dish is eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "What's for pudding?",
          "I thought we'd have trifle for pudding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hot dish made with pastry or flour that contains or is eaten with meat:",
        "examples": [
          "steak and kidney pudding"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet dish, often made from sugar, milk, flour, and flavoring, and usually eaten after a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I’ll make rice pudding for dessert."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puddle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small pool of liquid on the ground, especially from rain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pool of liquid on the ground or floor, formed by filling up the holes in uneven surfaces:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to step around the puddles in the street after a rain shower."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puddles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small pool of liquid on the ground, especially from rain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pool of liquid on the ground or floor, formed by filling up the holes in uneven surfaces:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to step around the puddles in the street after a rain shower."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pudgy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slightly fat:",
        "examples": [
          "I was a pudgy child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short and fat:",
        "examples": [
          "He jabbed a pudgy finger at me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to breathe fast and with difficulty, usually because you have been exercising:",
        "examples": [
          "He came puffing up the stairs.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I ran all the way home,\" she puffed (= said while puffing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe fast and with difficulty, usually because you have been exercising",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smoke tobacco:",
        "examples": [
          "She was puffing on a cigarette at the time.",
          "He sat there, puffing away at a cigarette."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to blow out in clouds, or make steam or smoke do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The engine puffed a huge cloud of steam, then rolled down the tracks.",
          "The chimney was puffing out clouds of smoke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of smoke, air, or something that can rise into the air in a small cloud:",
        "examples": [
          "Sean blew a puff of smoke at his reflection in the mirror.",
          "He hit the ground with his stick and a puff of dust rose up into the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of food made of puff pastry filled with something sweet or with food such as cheese:",
        "examples": [
          "a cream/jam puff",
          "cheese puffs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing or speech that praises something too much",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be breathing with difficulty because you have been doing physical exercise",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of smoking:",
        "examples": [
          "She took a puff on her cigarette and thought for a moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe quickly and with a lot of force, usually as a result of an activity that needs a lot of physical effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Ricardo was puffing hard after he raced up five flights of stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To puff is also to breathe in and blow out smoke from a cigarette, cigar (= rolled tobacco), or pipe (= device for smoking).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to swell or increase in size:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] One eye was puffed and her cheek was bruised dark as a coal smear.",
          "[ T ] The child held a deep breath and puffed her cheeks until they turned red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small burst of smoke, air, or something that can rise into the air in a small cloud:",
        "examples": [
          "We felt a puff of wind as the door open and closed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round cake or other food, esp. one made from pastry with a filling inside:",
        "examples": [
          "a cream puff"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of puffing out air, often with a soft sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A puff is also an act of breathing in and blowing out smoke.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing that praises or advertises a product:",
        "examples": [
          "They asked me to write a puff for her latest book.",
          "a puff (piece) on sth He's gone to New York to do a puff piece on a starlet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to praise or advertise a product in order to increase sales:",
        "examples": [
          "He was at the festival to puff his new movie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puffed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of food) increased in size, especially after cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "Bake the pastry until it is puffed and golden brown.",
          "Fry the turnovers until they are puffed up and crisp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of part of the face or body) swollen, for example because of illness or an injury:",
        "examples": [
          "Her right eye was puffed and caked with blood.",
          "His limbs and face were puffed up to twice normal size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe grains that have been heated to a high temperature so that they become many times larger than their original size. Puffed grains are often used in breakfast cereals:",
        "examples": [
          "We recommend puffed wheat with no added salt.",
          "a box of puffed rice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "breathing with difficulty because you have been doing physical activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I was so puffed after my workout I had to sit down for an hour.",
          "How do football players get around the pitch without getting puffed?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puffin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bird with a large, brightly coloured beak that lives near the sea in northern parts of the world",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sea bird that lives in northern parts of the world and has a large, brightly colored beak",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "puffing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe fast and with difficulty, usually because you have been exercising:",
        "examples": [
          "He came puffing up the stairs.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I ran all the way home,\" she puffed (= said while puffing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe fast and with difficulty, usually because you have been exercising",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smoke tobacco:",
        "examples": [
          "She was puffing on a cigarette at the time.",
          "He sat there, puffing away at a cigarette."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to blow out in clouds, or make steam or smoke do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The engine puffed a huge cloud of steam, then rolled down the tracks.",
          "The chimney was puffing out clouds of smoke."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puffs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to breathe fast and with difficulty, usually because you have been exercising:",
        "examples": [
          "He came puffing up the stairs.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I ran all the way home,\" she puffed (= said while puffing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe fast and with difficulty, usually because you have been exercising",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smoke tobacco:",
        "examples": [
          "She was puffing on a cigarette at the time.",
          "He sat there, puffing away at a cigarette."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to blow out in clouds, or make steam or smoke do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The engine puffed a huge cloud of steam, then rolled down the tracks.",
          "The chimney was puffing out clouds of smoke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of smoke, air, or something that can rise into the air in a small cloud:",
        "examples": [
          "Sean blew a puff of smoke at his reflection in the mirror.",
          "He hit the ground with his stick and a puff of dust rose up into the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of food made of puff pastry filled with something sweet or with food such as cheese:",
        "examples": [
          "a cream/jam puff",
          "cheese puffs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing or speech that praises something too much",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be breathing with difficulty because you have been doing physical exercise",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of smoking:",
        "examples": [
          "She took a puff on her cigarette and thought for a moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe quickly and with a lot of force, usually as a result of an activity that needs a lot of physical effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Ricardo was puffing hard after he raced up five flights of stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To puff is also to breathe in and blow out smoke from a cigarette, cigar (= rolled tobacco), or pipe (= device for smoking).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to swell or increase in size:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] One eye was puffed and her cheek was bruised dark as a coal smear.",
          "[ T ] The child held a deep breath and puffed her cheeks until they turned red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small burst of smoke, air, or something that can rise into the air in a small cloud:",
        "examples": [
          "We felt a puff of wind as the door open and closed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round cake or other food, esp. one made from pastry with a filling inside:",
        "examples": [
          "a cream puff"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of puffing out air, often with a soft sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A puff is also an act of breathing in and blowing out smoke.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing that praises or advertises a product:",
        "examples": [
          "They asked me to write a puff for her latest book.",
          "a puff (piece) on sth He's gone to New York to do a puff piece on a starlet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to praise or advertise a product in order to increase sales:",
        "examples": [
          "He was at the festival to puff his new movie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puffy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If the skin around your eyes is puffy, it is slightly swollen:",
        "examples": [
          "His eyes were still puffy with sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "swollen to a size slightly larger than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "His eyes were red and puffy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pug": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small dog with a flat face and a short, wide nose:",
        "examples": [
          "Pugs are distinguished by large, round heads, flat faces, and wrinkled foreheads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fighter who takes part in the sport of boxing (= a sport in which two competitors fight by hitting each other with their hands):",
        "examples": [
          "He plays a washed-up pug reduced to working for his brother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pugs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small dog with a flat face and a short, wide nose:",
        "examples": [
          "Pugs are distinguished by large, round heads, flat faces, and wrinkled foreheads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fighter who takes part in the sport of boxing (= a sport in which two competitors fight by hitting each other with their hands):",
        "examples": [
          "He plays a washed-up pug reduced to working for his brother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby puked all down my shirt.",
          "She puked her dinner up again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "The floor was covered with puke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] It makes me want to puke, just thinking about it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "vomit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "puked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby puked all down my shirt.",
          "She puked her dinner up again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pukes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby puked all down my shirt.",
          "She puked her dinner up again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "The floor was covered with puke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] It makes me want to puke, just thinking about it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "vomit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "puking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby puked all down my shirt.",
          "She puked her dinner up again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pulitzer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of several prizes given each year for achievements in literature, journalism, or music in the United States:",
        "examples": [
          "Whitehead won the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.",
          "He got a Pulitzer Prize for writing about Vietnam for The New York Times."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pull": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move something towards yourself, sometimes with great physical effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you help me move this bookcase over there? You pull and I'll push.",
          "He pulled the chair away from the desk.",
          "He pulled the heavy box across the floor to the door.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] He pulled the door open.",
          "The car was pulling a caravan.",
          "pull something down The sun was so strong we had to pull down the blinds.",
          "pull something out She pulled out the drawer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something out of or away from a place, especially using physical effort:",
        "examples": [
          "pull something off He pulled off his sweater.",
          "pull something out The dentist pulled both teeth out.",
          "pull something up I spent the morning pulling up the weeds in the flowerbeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or stop something that was going to be published or broadcast, especially because it is found to be offensive or not accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "When officials realized the cultural gaffe, the company pulled the ad and apologized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to take a player out of a game:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach pulled his starting pitcher with one out in the fifth inning.",
          "The team decided to pull the goalie with one minute left to bring on an extra attacker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in the stated direction:",
        "examples": [
          "pull ahead During the last lap of the race one of the runners began to pull ahead.",
          "pull out of We waved as the train pulled out of the station.",
          "pull back Our armies are pulling back on all fronts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take hold of something and use effort to move your body forwards or up:",
        "examples": [
          "He put his hands on the side of the pool and pulled himself out of the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract a person or people:",
        "examples": [
          "pull (in) the crowds The show has certainly pulled (in) the crowds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in starting a sexual relationship with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He certainly knows how to pull women.",
          "Did Tracy pull at the nightclub last night?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to injure a muscle by stretching it too much:",
        "examples": [
          "I pulled a muscle in my back lifting some drawers.",
          "He pulled a hamstring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform a dishonest action:",
        "examples": [
          "The gang that pulled the bank robbery were all arrested.",
          "pull something on someone No one's gonna pull that kind of trick on me!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get information from the internet, after asking or searching for it:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies should encourage customers to pull information from their website, thus putting the customer in control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of pulling something towards yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "give something a pull Give the rope a hard pull to make sure it's secure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you pull to make something work or to open something:",
        "examples": [
          "a curtain pull",
          "a drawer pull"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that attracts people:",
        "examples": [
          "\"How can we persuade people to come to the meeting?\" \"A glass of wine is quite a good pull.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the physical or emotional power to attract something:",
        "examples": [
          "The greater the mass of an object, the greater its gravitational pull.",
          "The movie's all-star cast should give it a lot of pull."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "influence:",
        "examples": [
          "He's still got quite a bit of pull in the club - he could probably get you elected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, an attacking hit in which the batter (= the player trying to hit the ball) moves the bat (= stick) horizontally and hits the ball to the left side for a right-handed batter or to the right side for a left-handed batter:",
        "examples": [
          "A beautiful pull sent the ball speeding across the ground to the square leg boundary.",
          "She was an excellent batter, particularly fond of pulls, hooks, and cut shots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something toward yourself, sometimes with great physical effort:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Could you help me move this bookcase over there? You pull and I’ll push.",
          "[ T ] Alice lay down and pulled a blanket over her.",
          "[ I ] The little girl pulled at his sleeve (= moved it slightly and repeatedly toward her)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something out of or away from a place, esp. using physical effort:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] The dentist had to pull two of my teeth out.",
          "[ M ] I spent the morning pulling up weeds in the garden.",
          "She’s asking companies to pull their ads from the program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who pulls a weapon on you takes it from a hidden place and points it at you.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold or be attached to the front of something and cause it to move with you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The car was pulling a trailer.",
          "[ I ] Elise sat on the sled while Carol pulled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or move something in the stated direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Her car pulled out into traffic.",
          "The sun was so strong we had to pull down the blinds.",
          "He pulled off his wet clothes and laid them out to dry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you pull up a chair, you move a chair so you can sit with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Pull up a chair and join us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your body or a part of your body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He started yelling at the referee and had to be pulled away by teammates.",
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] He pulled his arm out just as the doors were closing.",
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] She pulled herself up onto the rock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to operate a device that makes a piece of equipment work:",
        "examples": [
          "She took out a quarter, dropped it into the slot machine, and pulled the lever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract a person or people:",
        "examples": [
          "She was able to pull more votes than the other candidates.",
          "[ M ] The networks are grabbing for any edge that pulls in viewers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to injure a muscle by stretching it too much:",
        "examples": [
          "Marie pulled a hamstring and couldn’t play in the finals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform an action that is dishonest or intended to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "Mikey was pulling his usual stunt of feeding most of his lunch to the cat.",
          "Why would you try to pull a trick/prank like that on her?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "influence, esp. with important people:",
        "examples": [
          "The manufacturer used political pull to get the application approved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop providing something or take something away from someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "A major partner has threatened to pull all sponsorship.",
          "The first step is to pull the advertising for the defective product.",
          "pull sth from/out of sth Candies with more than .2 parts per million of lead would be pulled from stores.",
          "Elderly savers began to pull their money out of the accounts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract interest from customers:",
        "examples": [
          "If it doesn't pull big audiences, what's the point of the festival?",
          "A programme with a few star names is sure to pull the crowds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something unexpected that improves a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "If they want to survive the crisis, they'll need to pull something out of the hat pretty quickly.",
          "The company's in real trouble, and they don't seem to have any rabbits to pull out of the hat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop an activity from continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "If costs rise any higher, we'll have to pull the plug on the whole project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your personal influence to make things happen:",
        "examples": [
          "She may be retired, but she can still pull strings in the city.",
          "Don't you know anyone who can pull a few strings for us?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the person who is in control of things:",
        "examples": [
          "He's decided to put in the money himself, rather than let the investors pull the strings",
          "Don't ask me. I'm not the one who's pulling the strings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work as hard as other people or as hard as expected and needed:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone is expected to pull their weight on this project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "influence or power over other people:",
        "examples": [
          "These people have a lot of pull in government circles.",
          "I'm afraid I don't have that much pull with the management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to attract people:",
        "examples": [
          "Money has a strong pull for institutions and individuals alike.",
          "He tried teaching, but the pull of scientific discovery was greater than that of the academic world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pulled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe meat that is cooked slowly until it is very soft, so that it can be easily pulled apart into strips when it is served:",
        "examples": [
          "a recipe for pulled pork with barbecue sauce"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that attracts a lot of attention and that people will pay to see",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pulley": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment for moving heavy objects up or down, consisting of a small wheel over which a rope or chain attached to the object can be easily raised or lowered:",
        "examples": [
          "The blocks of stone had to be lifted into position with a system of pulleys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment for moving heavy objects up or down, consisting of a small wheel over which a rope or chain attached to the object can be easily pulled or released slowly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pulling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something towards yourself, sometimes with great physical effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you help me move this bookcase over there? You pull and I'll push.",
          "He pulled the chair away from the desk.",
          "He pulled the heavy box across the floor to the door.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] He pulled the door open.",
          "The car was pulling a caravan.",
          "pull something down The sun was so strong we had to pull down the blinds.",
          "pull something out She pulled out the drawer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something out of or away from a place, especially using physical effort:",
        "examples": [
          "pull something off He pulled off his sweater.",
          "pull something out The dentist pulled both teeth out.",
          "pull something up I spent the morning pulling up the weeds in the flowerbeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or stop something that was going to be published or broadcast, especially because it is found to be offensive or not accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "When officials realized the cultural gaffe, the company pulled the ad and apologized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to take a player out of a game:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach pulled his starting pitcher with one out in the fifth inning.",
          "The team decided to pull the goalie with one minute left to bring on an extra attacker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in the stated direction:",
        "examples": [
          "pull ahead During the last lap of the race one of the runners began to pull ahead.",
          "pull out of We waved as the train pulled out of the station.",
          "pull back Our armies are pulling back on all fronts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take hold of something and use effort to move your body forwards or up:",
        "examples": [
          "He put his hands on the side of the pool and pulled himself out of the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract a person or people:",
        "examples": [
          "pull (in) the crowds The show has certainly pulled (in) the crowds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in starting a sexual relationship with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He certainly knows how to pull women.",
          "Did Tracy pull at the nightclub last night?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to injure a muscle by stretching it too much:",
        "examples": [
          "I pulled a muscle in my back lifting some drawers.",
          "He pulled a hamstring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform a dishonest action:",
        "examples": [
          "The gang that pulled the bank robbery were all arrested.",
          "pull something on someone No one's gonna pull that kind of trick on me!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get information from the internet, after asking or searching for it:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies should encourage customers to pull information from their website, thus putting the customer in control."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pullman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a luxury (= expensive and comfortable) railway carriage, especially one for sleeping or eating in:",
        "examples": [
          "The vehicle had brass and mahogany fittings, like a Pullman carriage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pulls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move something towards yourself, sometimes with great physical effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you help me move this bookcase over there? You pull and I'll push.",
          "He pulled the chair away from the desk.",
          "He pulled the heavy box across the floor to the door.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] He pulled the door open.",
          "The car was pulling a caravan.",
          "pull something down The sun was so strong we had to pull down the blinds.",
          "pull something out She pulled out the drawer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something out of or away from a place, especially using physical effort:",
        "examples": [
          "pull something off He pulled off his sweater.",
          "pull something out The dentist pulled both teeth out.",
          "pull something up I spent the morning pulling up the weeds in the flowerbeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or stop something that was going to be published or broadcast, especially because it is found to be offensive or not accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "When officials realized the cultural gaffe, the company pulled the ad and apologized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to take a player out of a game:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach pulled his starting pitcher with one out in the fifth inning.",
          "The team decided to pull the goalie with one minute left to bring on an extra attacker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in the stated direction:",
        "examples": [
          "pull ahead During the last lap of the race one of the runners began to pull ahead.",
          "pull out of We waved as the train pulled out of the station.",
          "pull back Our armies are pulling back on all fronts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take hold of something and use effort to move your body forwards or up:",
        "examples": [
          "He put his hands on the side of the pool and pulled himself out of the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract a person or people:",
        "examples": [
          "pull (in) the crowds The show has certainly pulled (in) the crowds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in starting a sexual relationship with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He certainly knows how to pull women.",
          "Did Tracy pull at the nightclub last night?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to injure a muscle by stretching it too much:",
        "examples": [
          "I pulled a muscle in my back lifting some drawers.",
          "He pulled a hamstring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform a dishonest action:",
        "examples": [
          "The gang that pulled the bank robbery were all arrested.",
          "pull something on someone No one's gonna pull that kind of trick on me!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get information from the internet, after asking or searching for it:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies should encourage customers to pull information from their website, thus putting the customer in control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of pulling something towards yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "give something a pull Give the rope a hard pull to make sure it's secure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you pull to make something work or to open something:",
        "examples": [
          "a curtain pull",
          "a drawer pull"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that attracts people:",
        "examples": [
          "\"How can we persuade people to come to the meeting?\" \"A glass of wine is quite a good pull.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the physical or emotional power to attract something:",
        "examples": [
          "The greater the mass of an object, the greater its gravitational pull.",
          "The movie's all-star cast should give it a lot of pull."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "influence:",
        "examples": [
          "He's still got quite a bit of pull in the club - he could probably get you elected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, an attacking hit in which the batter (= the player trying to hit the ball) moves the bat (= stick) horizontally and hits the ball to the left side for a right-handed batter or to the right side for a left-handed batter:",
        "examples": [
          "A beautiful pull sent the ball speeding across the ground to the square leg boundary.",
          "She was an excellent batter, particularly fond of pulls, hooks, and cut shots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something toward yourself, sometimes with great physical effort:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Could you help me move this bookcase over there? You pull and I’ll push.",
          "[ T ] Alice lay down and pulled a blanket over her.",
          "[ I ] The little girl pulled at his sleeve (= moved it slightly and repeatedly toward her)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something out of or away from a place, esp. using physical effort:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] The dentist had to pull two of my teeth out.",
          "[ M ] I spent the morning pulling up weeds in the garden.",
          "She’s asking companies to pull their ads from the program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who pulls a weapon on you takes it from a hidden place and points it at you.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold or be attached to the front of something and cause it to move with you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The car was pulling a trailer.",
          "[ I ] Elise sat on the sled while Carol pulled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or move something in the stated direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Her car pulled out into traffic.",
          "The sun was so strong we had to pull down the blinds.",
          "He pulled off his wet clothes and laid them out to dry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you pull up a chair, you move a chair so you can sit with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Pull up a chair and join us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your body or a part of your body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He started yelling at the referee and had to be pulled away by teammates.",
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] He pulled his arm out just as the doors were closing.",
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] She pulled herself up onto the rock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to operate a device that makes a piece of equipment work:",
        "examples": [
          "She took out a quarter, dropped it into the slot machine, and pulled the lever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract a person or people:",
        "examples": [
          "She was able to pull more votes than the other candidates.",
          "[ M ] The networks are grabbing for any edge that pulls in viewers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to injure a muscle by stretching it too much:",
        "examples": [
          "Marie pulled a hamstring and couldn’t play in the finals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform an action that is dishonest or intended to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "Mikey was pulling his usual stunt of feeding most of his lunch to the cat.",
          "Why would you try to pull a trick/prank like that on her?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "influence, esp. with important people:",
        "examples": [
          "The manufacturer used political pull to get the application approved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop providing something or take something away from someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "A major partner has threatened to pull all sponsorship.",
          "The first step is to pull the advertising for the defective product.",
          "pull sth from/out of sth Candies with more than .2 parts per million of lead would be pulled from stores.",
          "Elderly savers began to pull their money out of the accounts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attract interest from customers:",
        "examples": [
          "If it doesn't pull big audiences, what's the point of the festival?",
          "A programme with a few star names is sure to pull the crowds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something unexpected that improves a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "If they want to survive the crisis, they'll need to pull something out of the hat pretty quickly.",
          "The company's in real trouble, and they don't seem to have any rabbits to pull out of the hat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop an activity from continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "If costs rise any higher, we'll have to pull the plug on the whole project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your personal influence to make things happen:",
        "examples": [
          "She may be retired, but she can still pull strings in the city.",
          "Don't you know anyone who can pull a few strings for us?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the person who is in control of things:",
        "examples": [
          "He's decided to put in the money himself, rather than let the investors pull the strings",
          "Don't ask me. I'm not the one who's pulling the strings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work as hard as other people or as hard as expected and needed:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone is expected to pull their weight on this project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "influence or power over other people:",
        "examples": [
          "These people have a lot of pull in government circles.",
          "I'm afraid I don't have that much pull with the management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to attract people:",
        "examples": [
          "Money has a strong pull for institutions and individuals alike.",
          "He tried teaching, but the pull of scientific discovery was greater than that of the academic world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pulmonary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the lungs (= organs used for breathing):",
        "examples": [
          "the pulmonary artery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "a test of pulmonary function"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pulp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft, wet mass:",
        "examples": [
          "to a pulp Mash the bananas to a pulp and then mix in the yogurt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of old paper, plant fibres, and wood mixed with water until they form a soft wet mass, used for making paper:",
        "examples": [
          "wood pulp",
          "a pulp mill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the soft tissue inside a tooth:",
        "examples": [
          "These infections arise as a complication of inflammation of the dental pulp.",
          "The inner pulp of the affected tooth can become irritated by bacterial toxins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "books and magazines that are of low quality in the way they are produced and the stories and articles they contain:",
        "examples": [
          "pulp fiction"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something into a pulp:",
        "examples": [
          "Old newspapers are pulped and recycled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, wet mass, often produced by crushing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Mash the bananas to a pulp and then mix in the yogurt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Pulp is also a mixture of water and small pieces of paper, cloth, or wood that is used for making paper:",
        "examples": [
          "wood pulp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy books, magazines, newspapers, etc. , for example because they cannot be sold or contain mistakes:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales were low last year and the publishers had to pulp over half of the 10,000 copies they printed.",
          "The decision to pulp the magazine was nothing less than censorship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pulpit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a raised place in a church, with steps leading up to it, from which the priest or minister speaks to the people during a religious ceremony",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a raised place in a church, with steps leading up to it, from which a minister or priest speaks",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pulsating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very interesting and exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "Rue St. Denis is the pulsating heart of French street life in Montreal.",
          "United took the lead no less than three times in a pulsating and fascinating game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "beating or moving with a strong, regular rhythm:",
        "examples": [
          "She complained of a pulsating pain in her head.",
          "Electronica is a computerized style of music with pulsating beats and sound effects."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pulse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the regular beating of the heart, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck:",
        "examples": [
          "The child's pulse was strong/weak.",
          "Exercise increases your pulse rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold someone's wrist and count how many times the heart beats in one minute",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of energy that is repeated regularly, such as a short, loud sound or a short flash of light:",
        "examples": [
          "The data, normally transmitted electronically, can be changed into pulses of light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of switching power on and off again quickly on a food processor (= an electric machine that cuts and mixes food) to mix food:",
        "examples": [
          "Give the mixture a pulse or two until it is broken down.",
          "Set the food processor to pulse, adding olive oil and herbs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "seeds such as beans or peas that are cooked and eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "Pulses include peas, lentils, and chickpeas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or beat with a strong, regular rhythm:",
        "examples": [
          "I could feel the blood pulsing through my veins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix food by switching a food processor (= an electric machine for cutting or mixing food) on and off again quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Place the prawns in a food processor and pulse to a coarse paste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular rhythm made by blood being moved through your body by your heart, esp. when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pulse is also a single burst of light or some other form of energy that is sudden and strong.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move with a regular beat:",
        "examples": [
          "The music pulses with soul, Creole, and Cuban rhythms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or remain completely aware of what is happening in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a talented journalist with his finger on the pulse of the younger generation.",
          "Most good agents keep their fingers on the pulse of the housing market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pulses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the regular beating of the heart, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck:",
        "examples": [
          "The child's pulse was strong/weak.",
          "Exercise increases your pulse rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold someone's wrist and count how many times the heart beats in one minute",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of energy that is repeated regularly, such as a short, loud sound or a short flash of light:",
        "examples": [
          "The data, normally transmitted electronically, can be changed into pulses of light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of switching power on and off again quickly on a food processor (= an electric machine that cuts and mixes food) to mix food:",
        "examples": [
          "Give the mixture a pulse or two until it is broken down.",
          "Set the food processor to pulse, adding olive oil and herbs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "seeds such as beans or peas that are cooked and eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "Pulses include peas, lentils, and chickpeas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or beat with a strong, regular rhythm:",
        "examples": [
          "I could feel the blood pulsing through my veins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix food by switching a food processor (= an electric machine for cutting or mixing food) on and off again quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Place the prawns in a food processor and pulse to a coarse paste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular rhythm made by blood being moved through your body by your heart, esp. when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pulse is also a single burst of light or some other form of energy that is sudden and strong.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move with a regular beat:",
        "examples": [
          "The music pulses with soul, Creole, and Cuban rhythms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or remain completely aware of what is happening in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a talented journalist with his finger on the pulse of the younger generation.",
          "Most good agents keep their fingers on the pulse of the housing market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pulsing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the practice of advertising a product all the time, but increasing the advertising for some periods and reducing it for other periods:",
        "examples": [
          "Pulsing is most effective with seasonal products such as sun cream."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, brown wild cat that lives in North and South America",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cougar (= large wild cat)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pummeled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something repeatedly, especially with your fists (= closed hands):",
        "examples": [
          "The boxer had pummelled his opponent into submission by the end of the fourth round."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone easily at a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "They were pummelled in the second round."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something repeatedly, esp. with your fists:",
        "examples": [
          "She hates watching boxers pummel and be pummeled in the ring.",
          "fig. The region was pummeled by its second storm in less than a week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pump": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that is used to cause liquid, air, or gas to move from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a water/bicycle/fuel pump",
          "a petrolpump"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of flat shoe, like a ballet dancer's shoe, worn by women",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of plain shoe with a raised heel and no way of fastening it to the foot, worn by women",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat shoe made of heavy cloth, worn by children for doing sports",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force liquid or gas to move somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Our latest machine can pump a hundred gallons a minute.",
          "The new wine is pumped into storage tanks.",
          "The heart pumps blood through the arteries/round the body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep asking someone for information, especially in a way that is not direct:",
        "examples": [
          "She was pumping me for details of the new project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of music with a loud, continuous beat) to be played loudly through speakers:",
        "examples": [
          "Reggae music pumped from the stereo.",
          "Not everyone likes having music pumping and an instructor shouting at them when they're exercising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment used to cause liquid, air, or gas to move from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a gas/water pump"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a women’s shoe with no fasteners",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you pump money into something, you spend a lot of money trying to make it successful:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re pumping millions into this new program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml When you pump someone, you ask for information, esp. in an indirect way:",
        "examples": [
          "I pumped him for details about the deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect oil or gas by making it flow out of the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "It was the only nation with the capacity to pump more oil.",
          "We need to pump an extra 2 million barrels a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the cost of fuel for cars when sold to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "The dramatic drop in oil prices was not immediately reflected at the pump."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pumped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "excited about something that is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone was so pumped before the game.",
          "We were pretty pumped, to say the least."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of muscles) larger than usual because they have filled with blood temporarily after weight training:",
        "examples": [
          "They crowded around him, feeling his perfectly pumped muscles.",
          "There are a lot of scenes of pumped, sweaty, male bodies disporting themselves in locker rooms.",
          "When the glycogen is replaced by blood, the muscles are said to be pumped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) having big muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "A pumped guy with tattoos came over."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pumpernickel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of firm, dark brown bread made from rye (= a type of grain)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of dark brown bread made from rye",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pumping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force liquid or gas to move somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Our latest machine can pump a hundred gallons a minute.",
          "The new wine is pumped into storage tanks.",
          "The heart pumps blood through the arteries/round the body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep asking someone for information, especially in a way that is not direct:",
        "examples": [
          "She was pumping me for details of the new project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of music with a loud, continuous beat) to be played loudly through speakers:",
        "examples": [
          "Reggae music pumped from the stereo.",
          "Not everyone likes having music pumping and an instructor shouting at them when they're exercising."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pumpkin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, round vegetable with hard, yellow or orange flesh:",
        "examples": [
          "pumpkin pie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, round vegetable with hard yellow or orange flesh",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pumpkins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, round vegetable with hard, yellow or orange flesh:",
        "examples": [
          "pumpkin pie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, round vegetable with hard yellow or orange flesh",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pumps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that is used to cause liquid, air, or gas to move from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a water/bicycle/fuel pump",
          "a petrolpump"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of flat shoe, like a ballet dancer's shoe, worn by women",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of plain shoe with a raised heel and no way of fastening it to the foot, worn by women",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat shoe made of heavy cloth, worn by children for doing sports",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force liquid or gas to move somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Our latest machine can pump a hundred gallons a minute.",
          "The new wine is pumped into storage tanks.",
          "The heart pumps blood through the arteries/round the body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep asking someone for information, especially in a way that is not direct:",
        "examples": [
          "She was pumping me for details of the new project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of music with a loud, continuous beat) to be played loudly through speakers:",
        "examples": [
          "Reggae music pumped from the stereo.",
          "Not everyone likes having music pumping and an instructor shouting at them when they're exercising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment used to cause liquid, air, or gas to move from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a gas/water pump"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a women’s shoe with no fasteners",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you pump money into something, you spend a lot of money trying to make it successful:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re pumping millions into this new program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml When you pump someone, you ask for information, esp. in an indirect way:",
        "examples": [
          "I pumped him for details about the deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect oil or gas by making it flow out of the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "It was the only nation with the capacity to pump more oil.",
          "We need to pump an extra 2 million barrels a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the cost of fuel for cars when sold to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "The dramatic drop in oil prices was not immediately reflected at the pump."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pun": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a humorous use of a word or phrase that has several meanings or that sounds like another word:",
        "examples": [
          "She made a couple of dreadful puns.",
          "This is a well-known joke based on a pun: \"What's black and white and red (= read) all over?\" \"A newspaper.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a pun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amusing use of a word or phrase that has several meanings or that sounds like another word:",
        "examples": [
          "People groan at a pun if it’s told correctly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "punch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a forceful hit with a fist (= closed hand):",
        "examples": [
          "punch in He was knocked out by a punch in the face.",
          "She gave him a punch on the nose.",
          "throw a punch Some of the crowd started getting aggressive and threw a punch or two (= hit people).",
          "land a punch The former champion hardly landed a punch in rounds four and five."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power to be interesting and have a strong effect on people:",
        "examples": [
          "A second novel often doesn't have the same punch as the debut.",
          "lack punch I felt the performance/speech/presentation lacked punch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cold or hot drink made by mixing fruit juices, pieces of fruit, and often wine or other alcoholic drinks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that cuts holes in a material by pushing a piece of metal through it:",
        "examples": [
          "a ticket punch",
          "hole punch Have you seen the hole punch anywhere?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with your fist (= closed hand):",
        "examples": [
          "punch someone in something He punched him in the stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit with your fingers the buttons on a phone or the keys on a keyboard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a hole in something with a special piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just punching holes in some sheets of paper.",
          "This belt's too big - I'll have to punch an extra hole in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a romantic relationship with someone who is considered more attractive, more successful, etc. than you:",
        "examples": [
          "Here's a photo of my girlfriend - do you think I'm punching?",
          "\"Love Island\" contestants are obsessed with who is and isn't punching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a forceful hit with a fist (= hand with the fingers closed tight)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power to be interesting and have a strong effect on people:",
        "examples": [
          "His acting gives the show its emotional punch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cold or hot drink made by mixing fruit juices, pieces of fruit, and sometimes alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Would you like a glass of punch?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that cuts holes in a material by pushing a piece of metal through it:",
        "examples": [
          "a hole/leather punch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit forcefully with your fist:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She punched the pillow, trying to fluff it up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut a hole in a material by pushing a piece of metal through it:",
        "examples": [
          "The rod came loose, punching a hole in the box."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a hole in something using a special tool or machine:",
        "examples": [
          "I have to punch my time card when I come into work every morning.",
          "punch a hole in sth They brought in a team of specialists to punch holes in the steel boiler."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be successful or important in a particular way in spite of not being very big:",
        "examples": [
          "The internet offers opportunities for small businesses to punch above their weight.",
          "It's a small nation that consistently punches above its weight in the international arena."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record the time that you begin and end work, especially by using a special machine to make a hole in a card:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers are required to punch the clock at an increasingly early hour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "punched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with your fist (= closed hand):",
        "examples": [
          "punch someone in something He punched him in the stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit with your fingers the buttons on a phone or the keys on a keyboard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a hole in something with a special piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just punching holes in some sheets of paper.",
          "This belt's too big - I'll have to punch an extra hole in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a romantic relationship with someone who is considered more attractive, more successful, etc. than you:",
        "examples": [
          "Here's a photo of my girlfriend - do you think I'm punching?",
          "\"Love Island\" contestants are obsessed with who is and isn't punching."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puncher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who punches (= hits forcefully with their fists) in a particular kind of way, especially in the sport of boxing:",
        "examples": [
          "She has quick hands and is an accurate puncher.",
          "He was one of the most fearsome punchers I had ever seen in a boxing ring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for punching holes in a surface or material (= cutting holes in something by pushing a piece of metal into or through it):",
        "examples": [
          "Each puncher makes a different shaped hole.",
          "The cupboard was stuffed full of paper, staplers, hole punchers, paper clips and tape."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "punches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a forceful hit with a fist (= closed hand):",
        "examples": [
          "punch in He was knocked out by a punch in the face.",
          "She gave him a punch on the nose.",
          "throw a punch Some of the crowd started getting aggressive and threw a punch or two (= hit people).",
          "land a punch The former champion hardly landed a punch in rounds four and five."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power to be interesting and have a strong effect on people:",
        "examples": [
          "A second novel often doesn't have the same punch as the debut.",
          "lack punch I felt the performance/speech/presentation lacked punch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cold or hot drink made by mixing fruit juices, pieces of fruit, and often wine or other alcoholic drinks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that cuts holes in a material by pushing a piece of metal through it:",
        "examples": [
          "a ticket punch",
          "hole punch Have you seen the hole punch anywhere?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with your fist (= closed hand):",
        "examples": [
          "punch someone in something He punched him in the stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit with your fingers the buttons on a phone or the keys on a keyboard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a hole in something with a special piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just punching holes in some sheets of paper.",
          "This belt's too big - I'll have to punch an extra hole in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a romantic relationship with someone who is considered more attractive, more successful, etc. than you:",
        "examples": [
          "Here's a photo of my girlfriend - do you think I'm punching?",
          "\"Love Island\" contestants are obsessed with who is and isn't punching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a forceful hit with a fist (= hand with the fingers closed tight)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power to be interesting and have a strong effect on people:",
        "examples": [
          "His acting gives the show its emotional punch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cold or hot drink made by mixing fruit juices, pieces of fruit, and sometimes alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Would you like a glass of punch?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that cuts holes in a material by pushing a piece of metal through it:",
        "examples": [
          "a hole/leather punch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit forcefully with your fist:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She punched the pillow, trying to fluff it up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut a hole in a material by pushing a piece of metal through it:",
        "examples": [
          "The rod came loose, punching a hole in the box."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a hole in something using a special tool or machine:",
        "examples": [
          "I have to punch my time card when I come into work every morning.",
          "punch a hole in sth They brought in a team of specialists to punch holes in the steel boiler."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be successful or important in a particular way in spite of not being very big:",
        "examples": [
          "The internet offers opportunities for small businesses to punch above their weight.",
          "It's a small nation that consistently punches above its weight in the international arena."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record the time that you begin and end work, especially by using a special machine to make a hole in a card:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers are required to punch the clock at an increasingly early hour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "punching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with your fist (= closed hand):",
        "examples": [
          "punch someone in something He punched him in the stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit with your fingers the buttons on a phone or the keys on a keyboard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a hole in something with a special piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just punching holes in some sheets of paper.",
          "This belt's too big - I'll have to punch an extra hole in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a romantic relationship with someone who is considered more attractive, more successful, etc. than you:",
        "examples": [
          "Here's a photo of my girlfriend - do you think I'm punching?",
          "\"Love Island\" contestants are obsessed with who is and isn't punching."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "punctual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "arriving, doing something, or happening at the expected, correct time; not late:",
        "examples": [
          "a punctual start to the meeting",
          "He's fairly punctual (= he usually arrives on time)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arriving, doing something, or happening at the expected or correct time; not late:",
        "examples": [
          "Please try to be punctual, so we can start the meeting on time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arriving at the time that has been agreed:",
        "examples": [
          "The successful candidate will be efficient, neat, and punctual.",
          "be punctual for sth Please try and be punctual for the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening at the time that has been agreed:",
        "examples": [
          "punctual payment/service/delivery We are committed to providing a punctual and reliable service."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "punctuality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of arriving, doing something, or happening at the expected or correct time and not late:",
        "examples": [
          "Punctuality has never been his strong point.",
          "As chair of the committee, she insisted on punctuality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the habit of arriving or happening at the time that has been agreed:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a bonus scheme for employees who show good performance and punctuality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "punctuation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the use of) special symbols that you add to writing to separate phrases and sentences to show that something is a question, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "His letter was completely without punctuation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "special marks that are placed in a text to show the divisions between phrases and sentences, or the use of these marks:",
        "examples": [
          "Check your spelling and punctuation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puncture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small hole made by a sharp object, especially in a tyre:",
        "examples": [
          "My bike has had two punctures in the last three weeks.",
          "I (= my car tyre) had a puncture when I was driving back from work.",
          "She had a puncture wound in her arm, from a wasp sting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a small hole in something, or to get a small hole in something:",
        "examples": [
          "She had used a screwdriver to puncture two holes in the lid of a paint tin.",
          "The knife went through his ribs and punctured his lung."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly make someone less confident or positive:",
        "examples": [
          "My positive mood was rather punctured by the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small hole made by a sharp object",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "punctured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a small hole in something, or to get a small hole in something:",
        "examples": [
          "She had used a screwdriver to puncture two holes in the lid of a paint tin.",
          "The knife went through his ribs and punctured his lung."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly make someone less confident or positive:",
        "examples": [
          "My positive mood was rather punctured by the news."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pungent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "smelling or tasting very strong and sharp:",
        "examples": [
          "the pungent whiff of a goat",
          "I sat down to a cup of wonderfully pungent Turkish coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "spoken or written in a way that has a strong effect:",
        "examples": [
          "pungent criticism/commentary",
          "She is very good at writing pungent, funny dialogue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a smell or taste) very strong, sometimes in an unpleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "pungent odors"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "punish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone who has done something wrong or committed a crime to suffer, by hurting them, forcing them to pay money, sending them to prison, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Those responsible for these crimes must be brought to court and punished.",
          "He punished the class by giving them extra work.",
          "The oil company was found guilty on ten counts of pollution, and was punished with a $250 million fine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish anyone who commits a particular crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Drunken driving can be punished with a prison sentence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use or treat something badly, violently, or without care:",
        "examples": [
          "He really punishes that horse of his."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause people who have done something wrong or committed a crime to suffer by making them do something they don’t want to do or sending them to prison:",
        "examples": [
          "She was punished for being late to school."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "punishable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A punishable crime is one that someone can be punished for:",
        "examples": [
          "a punishable offence",
          "Drug dealing is punishable by death in some countries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "punished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone who has done something wrong or committed a crime to suffer, by hurting them, forcing them to pay money, sending them to prison, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Those responsible for these crimes must be brought to court and punished.",
          "He punished the class by giving them extra work.",
          "The oil company was found guilty on ten counts of pollution, and was punished with a $250 million fine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish anyone who commits a particular crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Drunken driving can be punished with a prison sentence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use or treat something badly, violently, or without care:",
        "examples": [
          "He really punishes that horse of his."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "punishing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very difficult and making you feel tired:",
        "examples": [
          "Currently she has a punishing schedule of five presentations a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be damaged because of rough treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "My tyres took quite a punishing on the rough terrain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely difficult or tiring:",
        "examples": [
          "a punishing schedule"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "punishment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of punishing someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people think that the death penalty is too severe a punishment for any crime.",
          "formal It was always our father who administered/meted out punishments.",
          "Drink-driving is one case in which severe punishment seems to work as a deterrent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rough treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "These trucks are designed to take a lot of punishment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "punishments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of punishing someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people think that the death penalty is too severe a punishment for any crime.",
          "formal It was always our father who administered/meted out punishments.",
          "Drink-driving is one case in which severe punishment seems to work as a deterrent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rough treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "These trucks are designed to take a lot of punishment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "punitive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "intended as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "punitive action",
          "The UN has imposed punitive sanctions on the invading country.",
          "She is suing the newspaper for $5 million punitive damages, claiming they knew the article about her was untrue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe costs that are so high they are difficult to pay:",
        "examples": [
          "The president has threatened to impose punitive import duties/tariffs on a variety of foreign goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "No punitive action was taken against Dawkins after he smashed the backboard during warmups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe costs that are so high they are difficult to pay, and that are often used to punish someone or limit their activities:",
        "examples": [
          "The President has threatened to impose punitive import duties on a range of foreign goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "punitive action/measures The company will not take punitive action against the striking workers.",
          "The UN has imposed punitive sanctions on the invading country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "punjabi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person from the Punjab area of Pakistan and Northwest India",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the language spoken in the Punjab area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or from the Punjab, or relating to its language or culture:",
        "examples": [
          "My family is Punjabi.",
          "This dish is part of an everyday Punjabi meal.",
          "They were looking for special agents with Punjabi language skills."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "punk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a culture popular among young people, especially in the late 1970s, involving opposition to authority expressed through shocking behaviour, clothes, and hair, and fast, loud music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who wears punk clothes and likes punk music:",
        "examples": [
          "He first got involved in graffiti when he was a punk in the 1980s.",
          "The original punks were overwhelmingly white, suburban, and young."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of fast, loud, often offensive music that was originally popular among young people in the late 1970s :",
        "examples": [
          "He likes to listen to a lot of punk and new wave.",
          "The Clash and the Sex Pistols are among the punk acts who hit it big in the 1970s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young man who fights and is involved in criminal activities:",
        "examples": [
          "Listen to me, you little punk - you do that again and I'm gonna break your neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to punk or punk rockers:",
        "examples": [
          "a punk band",
          "a punk hairstyle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trick or make fun of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Then they realized they'd been punked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in sports) to defeat someone very easily:",
        "examples": [
          "The Golden State Warriors punked the LA Clippers 115-94."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style or culture popular among young people, esp. in the late 1970s, expressing opposition to authority through shocking behavior, clothes, and hair, and through fast, loud music:",
        "examples": [
          "punk music/rock"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young person who fights and is involved in criminal activities:",
        "examples": [
          "Some punk tried to steal my coat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "punks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a culture popular among young people, especially in the late 1970s, involving opposition to authority expressed through shocking behaviour, clothes, and hair, and fast, loud music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who wears punk clothes and likes punk music:",
        "examples": [
          "He first got involved in graffiti when he was a punk in the 1980s.",
          "The original punks were overwhelmingly white, suburban, and young."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of fast, loud, often offensive music that was originally popular among young people in the late 1970s :",
        "examples": [
          "He likes to listen to a lot of punk and new wave.",
          "The Clash and the Sex Pistols are among the punk acts who hit it big in the 1970s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young man who fights and is involved in criminal activities:",
        "examples": [
          "Listen to me, you little punk - you do that again and I'm gonna break your neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to punk or punk rockers:",
        "examples": [
          "a punk band",
          "a punk hairstyle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trick or make fun of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Then they realized they'd been punked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in sports) to defeat someone very easily:",
        "examples": [
          "The Golden State Warriors punked the LA Clippers 115-94."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style or culture popular among young people, esp. in the late 1970s, expressing opposition to authority through shocking behavior, clothes, and hair, and through fast, loud music:",
        "examples": [
          "punk music/rock"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young person who fights and is involved in criminal activities:",
        "examples": [
          "Some punk tried to steal my coat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a humorous use of a word or phrase that has several meanings or that sounds like another word:",
        "examples": [
          "She made a couple of dreadful puns.",
          "This is a well-known joke based on a pun: \"What's black and white and red (= read) all over?\" \"A newspaper.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a pun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amusing use of a word or phrase that has several meanings or that sounds like another word:",
        "examples": [
          "People groan at a pun if it’s told correctly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "punt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow boat with a flat bottom and square ends, moved by a person standing at one end and pushing on the bottom of a river with a pole",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of kicking the ball in rugby or American football, by dropping it from your hands and kicking it before it hits the ground, or a powerful kick in football that causes the ball to go a long way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk money by buying or supporting something, in the hope of making or winning more money:",
        "examples": [
          "It might be a good idea to take a punt on a few technology stocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit of money used in Ireland before the introduction of the euro",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in rugby or American football) to kick the ball after you have dropped it from your hands and before it touches the ground, or (in football) to kick the ball powerfully so that it goes a long way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you punt something, you decide not to do or include it:",
        "examples": [
          "We were running out of time, so we decided to punt the sightseeing and just go shopping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel in a punt:",
        "examples": [
          "We punted up the river.",
          "It's a glorious afternoon - let's go punting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in football) to kick the ball after you have dropped it from your hands and before it touches the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to invest money in something:",
        "examples": [
          "It might be a good idea to take a punt on a few internet technology stocks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small; weak; not effective:",
        "examples": [
          "a puny little man",
          "My car only has a puny little engine.",
          "The party's share of the vote rose from a puny 13 percent in the last election to 21 percent this time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small and weak, or not effective:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t tell me you’re afraid of that puny little kid.",
          "In 1981, computers were puny compared with today’s machines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a baby of particular animals, or a puppy:",
        "examples": [
          "a seal pup",
          "an otter pup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the young of particular animals, or a puppy dog:",
        "examples": [
          "a seal pup"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pupil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a child at school, who is being taught:",
        "examples": [
          "a second-year pupil",
          "a primary-school pupil",
          "The school has over 400 pupils.",
          "There is a very relaxed atmosphere between staff and pupils at the school.",
          "Her school report described her as a very promising pupil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is being taught a skill, especially painting or music, by an expert:",
        "examples": [
          "The painting is believed to be by a pupil of Titian."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the circular black area in the centre of an eye, through which light enters:",
        "examples": [
          "Pupils contract in bright light, and dilate in darkness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is being taught, esp. a child at school",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the circular, black area in the center of the eye that gets larger and smaller and lets in light",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pupils": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a child at school, who is being taught:",
        "examples": [
          "a second-year pupil",
          "a primary-school pupil",
          "The school has over 400 pupils.",
          "There is a very relaxed atmosphere between staff and pupils at the school.",
          "Her school report described her as a very promising pupil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is being taught a skill, especially painting or music, by an expert:",
        "examples": [
          "The painting is believed to be by a pupil of Titian."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the circular black area in the centre of an eye, through which light enters:",
        "examples": [
          "Pupils contract in bright light, and dilate in darkness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is being taught, esp. a child at school",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the circular, black area in the center of the eye that gets larger and smaller and lets in light",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "puppet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a toy in the shape of a person or animal that you can move with strings or by putting your hand inside:",
        "examples": [
          "We took the children to a puppet show/theatre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group whose actions are controlled by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Western powers have been accused of trying to establish a puppet government/regime in the divided country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of toy that looks like a person or animal and is moved by a person using strings or putting a hand inside it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "disapproving A puppet is also a person or group whose actions are controlled by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor is a puppet who does what business leaders tell him to."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puppeteer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who entertains with puppets",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes or uses puppets",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "puppets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a toy in the shape of a person or animal that you can move with strings or by putting your hand inside:",
        "examples": [
          "We took the children to a puppet show/theatre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group whose actions are controlled by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Western powers have been accused of trying to establish a puppet government/regime in the divided country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of toy that looks like a person or animal and is moved by a person using strings or putting a hand inside it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "disapproving A puppet is also a person or group whose actions are controlled by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor is a puppet who does what business leaders tell him to."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puppies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young dog:",
        "examples": [
          "Our dog has just had four puppies.",
          "a dalmatian puppy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puppy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young dog:",
        "examples": [
          "Our dog has just had four puppies.",
          "a dalmatian puppy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pups": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a baby of particular animals, or a puppy:",
        "examples": [
          "a seal pup",
          "an otter pup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the young of particular animals, or a puppy dog:",
        "examples": [
          "a seal pup"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purchase": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "Tickets must be purchased two weeks in advance.",
          "Except under clearly defined circumstances, it is illegal in Britain for a company to purchase its own shares.",
          "She purchased her first house with the money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you buy:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you wish to pay for your purchases?",
          "a major purchase"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of buying something:",
        "examples": [
          "New restrictions have been placed on the purchase of guns.",
          "A house is the most expensive purchase that most people ever make.",
          "No purchase is necessary for you to enter this competition.",
          "This product may be frozen. If required, freeze on day of purchase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a firm hold that allows someone or something to be pulled or lifted without sliding or falling:",
        "examples": [
          "Dancers use a special powder on their shoes to help them get a better purchase on the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "To qualify for this fare, you must purchase your ticket 21 days in advance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Purchase can also mean the act of buying:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] You can apply the value of your old car to the purchase of a new one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you buy:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you wish to pay for your purchases?",
          "a big/major purchase A car is a major purchase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of buying something:",
        "examples": [
          "No purchase is necessary for you to enter this competition.",
          "If you wish to make a purchase, we will require your credit card details.",
          "Tax on the purchase of medical equipment can be reclaimed.",
          "This product may be frozen. If required, freeze on day of purchase.",
          "Similar products are available for purchase in the gift shop.",
          "house/ticket/share purchase"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "Tickets must be purchased two weeks in advance.",
          "purchase sth for $100/£2000, etc. The company was purchased for £3.5 billion.",
          "purchase sth at sth Class A shares may be purchased at the offering price.",
          "purchase sth from sth The batteries can be purchased from any electrical store."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purchased": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "Tickets must be purchased two weeks in advance.",
          "Except under clearly defined circumstances, it is illegal in Britain for a company to purchase its own shares.",
          "She purchased her first house with the money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purchases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "Tickets must be purchased two weeks in advance.",
          "Except under clearly defined circumstances, it is illegal in Britain for a company to purchase its own shares.",
          "She purchased her first house with the money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you buy:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you wish to pay for your purchases?",
          "a major purchase"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of buying something:",
        "examples": [
          "New restrictions have been placed on the purchase of guns.",
          "A house is the most expensive purchase that most people ever make.",
          "No purchase is necessary for you to enter this competition.",
          "This product may be frozen. If required, freeze on day of purchase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a firm hold that allows someone or something to be pulled or lifted without sliding or falling:",
        "examples": [
          "Dancers use a special powder on their shoes to help them get a better purchase on the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "To qualify for this fare, you must purchase your ticket 21 days in advance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Purchase can also mean the act of buying:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] You can apply the value of your old car to the purchase of a new one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you buy:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you wish to pay for your purchases?",
          "a big/major purchase A car is a major purchase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of buying something:",
        "examples": [
          "No purchase is necessary for you to enter this competition.",
          "If you wish to make a purchase, we will require your credit card details.",
          "Tax on the purchase of medical equipment can be reclaimed.",
          "This product may be frozen. If required, freeze on day of purchase.",
          "Similar products are available for purchase in the gift shop.",
          "house/ticket/share purchase"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "Tickets must be purchased two weeks in advance.",
          "purchase sth for $100/£2000, etc. The company was purchased for £3.5 billion.",
          "purchase sth at sth Class A shares may be purchased at the offering price.",
          "purchase sth from sth The batteries can be purchased from any electrical store."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purchasing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying supplies for a company:",
        "examples": [
          "The central purchasing department identifies suppliers and negotiates the best price.",
          "the purchasing manager/director"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying goods and services from a company:",
        "examples": [
          "Packaging has a strong influence on consumers' purchasing decisions.",
          "Online purchasing accounts for 60% of our total sales."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not mixed with anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "a pure cotton shirt",
          "pure orange juice",
          "pure English honey",
          "a pure Arab horse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pure colour is not mixed with any other colour:",
        "examples": [
          "a swan's pure white plumage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pure sound is clear and perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "the pure vocal tones of the choirboy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clean and free from harmful substances:",
        "examples": [
          "The mountain air was wonderfully pure.",
          "Tap water is never chemically pure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete; only:",
        "examples": [
          "It was pure coincidence/chance that we met.",
          "This last month has been pure hell.",
          "Her face had a look of pure delight.",
          "The president dismissed the newspaper reports as pure speculation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to an area of study that is studied only for the purpose of developing theories about it, not for the purpose of using those theories in a practical way:",
        "examples": [
          "pure mathematics",
          "pure economics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after a noun to mean \"and nothing else\":",
        "examples": [
          "He is motivated by greed, pure and simple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a way that is morally good, especially in things related to sex:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm trying to think only pure thoughts.",
          "He invited me up to his flat for coffee, but I didn't think that his motives were entirely pure.",
          "In many cultures, it is considered important for a woman to keep herself pure (= not to have sex) until she marries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not mixed with anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "The scarf is pure silk.",
          "It was a moment of pure joy.",
          "The mountain air was fresh and pure (= not polluted)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "morally good, or relating to someone’s inner character:",
        "examples": [
          "His motives were pure, but his approach was tactless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete; only:",
        "examples": [
          "Getting the job was pure luck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality or state of not being mixed with anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "The purity of the city’s water is checked regularly at its reservoirs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of having good morals and a good character:",
        "examples": [
          "purity of heart"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purebred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal or type of animal) with parents that are both of the same breed:",
        "examples": [
          "purebred cattle",
          "a purebred stallion"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "only:",
        "examples": [
          "On a purely practical level, it is difficult to see how such proposals would work.",
          "We made this decision purely for financial reasons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for only one reason or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "They decided to close the museum purely and simply because it cost too much to run."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "only; just:",
        "examples": [
          "Meeting Gail in the airport was purely coincidental."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not mixed with anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "a pure cotton shirt",
          "pure orange juice",
          "pure English honey",
          "a pure Arab horse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pure colour is not mixed with any other colour:",
        "examples": [
          "a swan's pure white plumage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pure sound is clear and perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "the pure vocal tones of the choirboy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clean and free from harmful substances:",
        "examples": [
          "The mountain air was wonderfully pure.",
          "Tap water is never chemically pure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete; only:",
        "examples": [
          "It was pure coincidence/chance that we met.",
          "This last month has been pure hell.",
          "Her face had a look of pure delight.",
          "The president dismissed the newspaper reports as pure speculation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to an area of study that is studied only for the purpose of developing theories about it, not for the purpose of using those theories in a practical way:",
        "examples": [
          "pure mathematics",
          "pure economics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after a noun to mean \"and nothing else\":",
        "examples": [
          "He is motivated by greed, pure and simple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a way that is morally good, especially in things related to sex:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm trying to think only pure thoughts.",
          "He invited me up to his flat for coffee, but I didn't think that his motives were entirely pure.",
          "In many cultures, it is considered important for a woman to keep herself pure (= not to have sex) until she marries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not mixed with anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "The scarf is pure silk.",
          "It was a moment of pure joy.",
          "The mountain air was fresh and pure (= not polluted)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "morally good, or relating to someone’s inner character:",
        "examples": [
          "His motives were pure, but his approach was tactless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete; only:",
        "examples": [
          "Getting the job was pure luck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality or state of not being mixed with anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "The purity of the city’s water is checked regularly at its reservoirs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of having good morals and a good character:",
        "examples": [
          "purity of heart"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not mixed with anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "a pure cotton shirt",
          "pure orange juice",
          "pure English honey",
          "a pure Arab horse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pure colour is not mixed with any other colour:",
        "examples": [
          "a swan's pure white plumage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pure sound is clear and perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "the pure vocal tones of the choirboy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clean and free from harmful substances:",
        "examples": [
          "The mountain air was wonderfully pure.",
          "Tap water is never chemically pure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete; only:",
        "examples": [
          "It was pure coincidence/chance that we met.",
          "This last month has been pure hell.",
          "Her face had a look of pure delight.",
          "The president dismissed the newspaper reports as pure speculation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to an area of study that is studied only for the purpose of developing theories about it, not for the purpose of using those theories in a practical way:",
        "examples": [
          "pure mathematics",
          "pure economics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after a noun to mean \"and nothing else\":",
        "examples": [
          "He is motivated by greed, pure and simple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a way that is morally good, especially in things related to sex:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm trying to think only pure thoughts.",
          "He invited me up to his flat for coffee, but I didn't think that his motives were entirely pure.",
          "In many cultures, it is considered important for a woman to keep herself pure (= not to have sex) until she marries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not mixed with anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "The scarf is pure silk.",
          "It was a moment of pure joy.",
          "The mountain air was fresh and pure (= not polluted)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "morally good, or relating to someone’s inner character:",
        "examples": [
          "His motives were pure, but his approach was tactless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete; only:",
        "examples": [
          "Getting the job was pure luck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality or state of not being mixed with anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "The purity of the city’s water is checked regularly at its reservoirs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of having good morals and a good character:",
        "examples": [
          "purity of heart"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purgatory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the place to which Roman Catholics believe that the spirits of dead people go and suffer for the evil acts that they did while they were alive, before they are able to go to heaven",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely unpleasant experience that causes suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been on a diet for two weeks now, and it's purgatory!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of people from an organization because you do not agree with them:",
        "examples": [
          "Party leaders have undertaken to purge the party of extremists.",
          "Hard-liners are expected to be purged from the administration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take names off an official list, sometimes in a way that is not legal:",
        "examples": [
          "Because they have not been purging the list of old names and addresses, there may be thousands of duplicate names.",
          "The names of thousands of minority voters were purged from the electoral rolls in the run-up to the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something unwanted, harmful, or evil:",
        "examples": [
          "Roman Catholics go to confession to purge their souls/themselves (from/of sin).",
          "The new state governor has promised to purge the police force of corruption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of food from your body, for example in order to stop yourself gaining weight, either by making yourself vomit or by using laxatives (= substances that make it easier for waste from the bowels to come out):",
        "examples": [
          "Girls who had never heard the terms anorexia or bulimia still starved and purged.",
          "People with bulimia feel trapped in a cycle of binge-eating then purging the body of the unwanted food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of getting rid of people from an organization because you do not agree with them:",
        "examples": [
          "Between 1934 and 1938, Stalin mounted a massive purge of the Communist Party, the government and the armed forces in the Soviet Union."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking names off an official list, sometimes in a way that is not legal:",
        "examples": [
          "The groups claim tens of thousands of voters may have been affected by the purges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rid a group or organization of unwanted people:",
        "examples": [
          "They purged the senior ranks of the department by offering them generous retirement packages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something bad or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The system is designed to purge impurities from the city’s drinking water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove people from an organization because you do not want them:",
        "examples": [
          "purge sth of sth The new governor has promised to purge the bank of ineffective employees.",
          "purge sth from sth Following the takeover, the original board members were purged from the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something that is not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "Our practice is to purge all email from the servers after 60 days.",
          "purge sth of sth The sport needs to purge itself of corruption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of removing people or things that are not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "The new manager carried out a purge of all employees who had opposed the takeover",
          "I don't need all these emails – I'm going to do a purge on my inbox."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of people from an organization because you do not agree with them:",
        "examples": [
          "Party leaders have undertaken to purge the party of extremists.",
          "Hard-liners are expected to be purged from the administration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take names off an official list, sometimes in a way that is not legal:",
        "examples": [
          "Because they have not been purging the list of old names and addresses, there may be thousands of duplicate names.",
          "The names of thousands of minority voters were purged from the electoral rolls in the run-up to the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something unwanted, harmful, or evil:",
        "examples": [
          "Roman Catholics go to confession to purge their souls/themselves (from/of sin).",
          "The new state governor has promised to purge the police force of corruption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of food from your body, for example in order to stop yourself gaining weight, either by making yourself vomit or by using laxatives (= substances that make it easier for waste from the bowels to come out):",
        "examples": [
          "Girls who had never heard the terms anorexia or bulimia still starved and purged.",
          "People with bulimia feel trapped in a cycle of binge-eating then purging the body of the unwanted food."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of people from an organization because you do not agree with them:",
        "examples": [
          "Party leaders have undertaken to purge the party of extremists.",
          "Hard-liners are expected to be purged from the administration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take names off an official list, sometimes in a way that is not legal:",
        "examples": [
          "Because they have not been purging the list of old names and addresses, there may be thousands of duplicate names.",
          "The names of thousands of minority voters were purged from the electoral rolls in the run-up to the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something unwanted, harmful, or evil:",
        "examples": [
          "Roman Catholics go to confession to purge their souls/themselves (from/of sin).",
          "The new state governor has promised to purge the police force of corruption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of food from your body, for example in order to stop yourself gaining weight, either by making yourself vomit or by using laxatives (= substances that make it easier for waste from the bowels to come out):",
        "examples": [
          "Girls who had never heard the terms anorexia or bulimia still starved and purged.",
          "People with bulimia feel trapped in a cycle of binge-eating then purging the body of the unwanted food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of getting rid of people from an organization because you do not agree with them:",
        "examples": [
          "Between 1934 and 1938, Stalin mounted a massive purge of the Communist Party, the government and the armed forces in the Soviet Union."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking names off an official list, sometimes in a way that is not legal:",
        "examples": [
          "The groups claim tens of thousands of voters may have been affected by the purges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rid a group or organization of unwanted people:",
        "examples": [
          "They purged the senior ranks of the department by offering them generous retirement packages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something bad or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The system is designed to purge impurities from the city’s drinking water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove people from an organization because you do not want them:",
        "examples": [
          "purge sth of sth The new governor has promised to purge the bank of ineffective employees.",
          "purge sth from sth Following the takeover, the original board members were purged from the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something that is not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "Our practice is to purge all email from the servers after 60 days.",
          "purge sth of sth The sport needs to purge itself of corruption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of removing people or things that are not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "The new manager carried out a purge of all employees who had opposed the takeover",
          "I don't need all these emails – I'm going to do a purge on my inbox."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purification": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of removing harmful substances from something:",
        "examples": [
          "a water purification plant",
          "an air purification system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some religions, the act of removing from a person, usually by a ceremony, the bad effects that they are suffering because they have broken a religious or moral law",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "purified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove bad substances from something to make it pure:",
        "examples": [
          "Plants help to purify the air.",
          "One of the functions of the kidneys is to purify the blood.",
          "water-purifying tablets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove immoral thoughts or acts from something:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the main teachings of Buddhism is that you should try to purify your mind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove bad substances from something to make it pure:",
        "examples": [
          "Plants help to purify the air.",
          "One of the functions of the kidneys is to purify the blood.",
          "water-purifying tablets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove immoral thoughts or acts from something:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the main teachings of Buddhism is that you should try to purify your mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rid something of dirty or harmful substances:",
        "examples": [
          "Flower growers here are required to purify all their runoff water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purifying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove bad substances from something to make it pure:",
        "examples": [
          "Plants help to purify the air.",
          "One of the functions of the kidneys is to purify the blood.",
          "water-purifying tablets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove immoral thoughts or acts from something:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the main teachings of Buddhism is that you should try to purify your mind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes in and follows very traditional rules or ideas about a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Although purists may object to split infinitives, like \"to boldly go\", the fact is, they are commonly used.",
          "Purists eat smoked salmon with nothing more than lemon and black pepper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "believing in and following very traditional rules or ideas about a subject :",
        "examples": [
          "Dancers and listeners mostly loved the new style, but purist critics hated it.",
          "Their attitude was inherently puristic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes that it is important to speak, write, or do things in a correct or traditional way:",
        "examples": [
          "Some purists complain that the buildings are not being accurately restored."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puritan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes that it is important to work hard and control yourself, and that pleasure is wrong or unnecessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite his apparent liberal views, he's really something of a puritan/he has a puritan streak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of an English religious group in the 16th and 17th centuries who wanted to make church ceremonies simpler, and who believed that it was important to work hard and control yourself and that pleasure was wrong or unnecessary:",
        "examples": [
          "During the 17th century the Puritans destroyed many decorations in English churches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of an English religious group in the 16th and 17th centuries who wanted to make church ceremonies simpler and emphasized moral behavior that forbid many pleasures",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "puritans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes that it is important to work hard and control yourself, and that pleasure is wrong or unnecessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite his apparent liberal views, he's really something of a puritan/he has a puritan streak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of an English religious group in the 16th and 17th centuries who wanted to make church ceremonies simpler, and who believed that it was important to work hard and control yourself and that pleasure was wrong or unnecessary:",
        "examples": [
          "During the 17th century the Puritans destroyed many decorations in English churches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of an English religious group in the 16th and 17th centuries who wanted to make church ceremonies simpler and emphasized moral behavior that forbid many pleasures",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "purity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of not being mixed with anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "the atrocities carried out in the name of ethnic/racial purity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the clear and perfect quality of a sound:",
        "examples": [
          "the purity of her voice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being clean or free from harmful substances:",
        "examples": [
          "air/water purity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being morally good or the state of not having sex:",
        "examples": [
          "the purity and innocence of children",
          "For Christians, the Virgin Mary is a symbol of purity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purple": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of a dark reddish-blue colour:",
        "examples": [
          "purple plums",
          "a dark purple bruise"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dark red in the face because of anger:",
        "examples": [
          "By this point, and purple with rage, all I could think of saying was, \"I think we'll have to agree to disagree.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of success:",
        "examples": [
          "Often a company will go through a purple patch of achievement because of a talented director at the helm.",
          "United could have extended their lead during a purple patch following the goal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a piece of writing that is complicated or sounds false because the writer has tried too hard to make the style interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite occasional patches of purple prose, the book is mostly clear and incisive.",
          "The prose is quite purple, filled with ridiculous adjectives and unnecessary descriptions.",
          "She shuns the purple passage in favour of concise, striking images."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an area where a similar number of people usually vote Republican and Democrat, so that a small number of votes can change the result in elections:",
        "examples": [
          "This group of voters has potential to tip the balance in two or more purple states.",
          "She has to run against a Democrat in a district that’s mighty purple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark reddish-blue colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Purple is my favourite colour.",
          "The evening sky was full of purples and reds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) the color that is a mixture of red and blue:",
        "examples": [
          "a purple dress",
          "[ C ] The walls are a pale purple."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purpose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "why you do something or why something exists:",
        "examples": [
          "The purpose of the research is to try to find out more about the causes of the disease.",
          "His only purpose in life seems to be to enjoy himself.",
          "Her main/primary purpose in suing the newspaper for libel was to clear her name.",
          "I came to Brighton for/with the express purpose of seeing you.",
          "Letters whose sole purpose is to make a political point will not be published.",
          "She had the operation entirely for cosmetic purposes.",
          "a multi-purpose kitchen knife",
          "I can see no useful purpose in continuing this conversation.",
          "All my efforts were to no purpose (= failed).",
          "He gave her a sum of money which she used to good purpose (= well)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something on purpose, you do it intentionally, not by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't do it on purpose - it was an accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "determination or a feeling of having a reason for what you do:",
        "examples": [
          "I've always admired her for her strength of purpose.",
          "Parenthood would give him a sense of purpose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a need:",
        "examples": [
          "We haven't yet managed to find new premises that are suitable for our purposes.",
          "The fabric I bought isn't exactly what I wanted, but it will serve my purposes (= fulfil my needs)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a use:",
        "examples": [
          "These small village shops serve a very useful purpose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an intention or aim; a reason for doing something or for allowing something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] For budgeting purposes, you really have to start estimating costs now.",
          "[ C ] The delay really served no good purpose and may have harmed the negotiation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something on purpose, you do it intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the second time in a row that he didn’t show up, and I believe he did it on purpose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Purpose is also determination:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The project gave him a renewed sense of purpose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an intended result or use:",
        "examples": [
          "This budget is designed to meet one purpose and one purpose only, to do what is best for the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the reason for doing something or the reason that something exists:",
        "examples": [
          "sb's purpose in doing sth My purpose in calling this meeting was to remind everyone of some basic rules.",
          "with/for the purpose of (doing) sth He learnt Chinese for the express purpose of starting a business there.",
          "I went to the conference with the sole purpose of advertising our services.",
          "for tax/business/insurance purposes He pays himself a small salary for tax purposes.",
          "I can see no useful purpose in speaking to him again.",
          "You need to assure shareholders that their investment is being used to good purpose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "determination or a feeling of having a reason for what you do:",
        "examples": [
          "You need a strong sense of purpose to start your own company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a need of a particular person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "We haven't yet managed to find new premises that are suitable for our purposes.",
          "This fabric isn't ideal, but it will serve our purposes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intentionally, not by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "I know you didn't delete the database on purpose, but please be more careful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a use:",
        "examples": [
          "These small village shops serve a very useful purpose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be completely unsuccessful:",
        "examples": [
          "All my efforts were to no purpose."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purposely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "The trial has been purposely delayed.",
          "I purposely avoid making train journeys during the rush hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with a specific intent:",
        "examples": [
          "I purposely spoke loud enough to be overheard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purposes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "why you do something or why something exists:",
        "examples": [
          "The purpose of the research is to try to find out more about the causes of the disease.",
          "His only purpose in life seems to be to enjoy himself.",
          "Her main/primary purpose in suing the newspaper for libel was to clear her name.",
          "I came to Brighton for/with the express purpose of seeing you.",
          "Letters whose sole purpose is to make a political point will not be published.",
          "She had the operation entirely for cosmetic purposes.",
          "a multi-purpose kitchen knife",
          "I can see no useful purpose in continuing this conversation.",
          "All my efforts were to no purpose (= failed).",
          "He gave her a sum of money which she used to good purpose (= well)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something on purpose, you do it intentionally, not by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't do it on purpose - it was an accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "determination or a feeling of having a reason for what you do:",
        "examples": [
          "I've always admired her for her strength of purpose.",
          "Parenthood would give him a sense of purpose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a need:",
        "examples": [
          "We haven't yet managed to find new premises that are suitable for our purposes.",
          "The fabric I bought isn't exactly what I wanted, but it will serve my purposes (= fulfil my needs)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a use:",
        "examples": [
          "These small village shops serve a very useful purpose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an intention or aim; a reason for doing something or for allowing something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] For budgeting purposes, you really have to start estimating costs now.",
          "[ C ] The delay really served no good purpose and may have harmed the negotiation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something on purpose, you do it intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the second time in a row that he didn’t show up, and I believe he did it on purpose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Purpose is also determination:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The project gave him a renewed sense of purpose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an intended result or use:",
        "examples": [
          "This budget is designed to meet one purpose and one purpose only, to do what is best for the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the reason for doing something or the reason that something exists:",
        "examples": [
          "sb's purpose in doing sth My purpose in calling this meeting was to remind everyone of some basic rules.",
          "with/for the purpose of (doing) sth He learnt Chinese for the express purpose of starting a business there.",
          "I went to the conference with the sole purpose of advertising our services.",
          "for tax/business/insurance purposes He pays himself a small salary for tax purposes.",
          "I can see no useful purpose in speaking to him again.",
          "You need to assure shareholders that their investment is being used to good purpose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "determination or a feeling of having a reason for what you do:",
        "examples": [
          "You need a strong sense of purpose to start your own company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a need of a particular person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "We haven't yet managed to find new premises that are suitable for our purposes.",
          "This fabric isn't ideal, but it will serve our purposes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intentionally, not by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "I know you didn't delete the database on purpose, but please be more careful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a use:",
        "examples": [
          "These small village shops serve a very useful purpose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be completely unsuccessful:",
        "examples": [
          "All my efforts were to no purpose."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purr": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a quiet, continuous, soft sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The cat purred as I stroked its fur.",
          "We could hear the sound of a lawnmower purring in the back garden.",
          "A black limousine purred up (= drove up making a quiet, continuous, soft sound) outside the hotel.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I love it when you stroke my back,\" she purred (= said with pleasure)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a purring noise:",
        "examples": [
          "I stroked the cat and it gave a low purr.",
          "I heard the gentle purr of an engine outside the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a cat) to make a soft, low, continuous sound, or (of a machine) to make a similar sound:",
        "examples": [
          "After a tune-up, the car just purred like new."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a quiet, continuous, soft sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The cat purred as I stroked its fur.",
          "We could hear the sound of a lawnmower purring in the back garden.",
          "A black limousine purred up (= drove up making a quiet, continuous, soft sound) outside the hotel.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I love it when you stroke my back,\" she purred (= said with pleasure)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purrs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a quiet, continuous, soft sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The cat purred as I stroked its fur.",
          "We could hear the sound of a lawnmower purring in the back garden.",
          "A black limousine purred up (= drove up making a quiet, continuous, soft sound) outside the hotel.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I love it when you stroke my back,\" she purred (= said with pleasure)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a purring noise:",
        "examples": [
          "I stroked the cat and it gave a low purr.",
          "I heard the gentle purr of an engine outside the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a cat) to make a soft, low, continuous sound, or (of a machine) to make a similar sound:",
        "examples": [
          "After a tune-up, the car just purred like new."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small container for money, usually used by a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "a leather purse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of money that an organization or government has available for spending:",
        "examples": [
          "Having a lot of people out of work places a large drain on the public purse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is offered as a prize in a sports competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The players in the golf tournament are competing for a purse of £525,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring your lips tightly together so that they form a rounded shape, usually as an expression of disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I don't approve of that kind of language,\" she said, pursing her lips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bag, often with a handle or a strap going over the shoulder, used esp. by women for carrying money, keys, and small personal items such as makeup; a pocketbook",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money offered as a prize in a sporting competition, or the total amount of money available for spending:",
        "examples": [
          "Yesterday’s race had a purse worth over $100,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring your lips tightly together so that they form a rounded shape:",
        "examples": [
          "She pursed her lips and said nothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of money that a person, organization, or government has available to spend:",
        "examples": [
          "Having a lot of people out of work places a large drain on the public purse.",
          "The motor company sought to sell 'a car for every purse'."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is offered as a prize in a sports competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The sponsorship deal includes a €10,000 purse for the winner of the tournament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of a family's or organization's money and responsible for deciding what it will be spent on:",
        "examples": [
          "She is the typical Japanese housewife who controls the family's purse strings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend more money or to allow people to have or spend more money:",
        "examples": [
          "He might even persuade the board to loosen the purse strings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend less money or to allow people to have or spend less money:",
        "examples": [
          "When a company needs to tighten the purse strings, outside labor is the first to get cut."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small book that can be carried in your pocket:",
        "examples": [
          "The title of this little pocketbook is \"an Essential Guide to Rome\".",
          "Even pocketbooks are quite expensive, especially when you read as much as I do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money that someone has, or someone's ability to pay for things:",
        "examples": [
          "These new tax laws will hit everyone's pocketbook.",
          "Voters don't all realize how much the results could affect their pocketbooks.",
          "These hotels are too much for most people's pocketbooks.",
          "The pandemic left a big hole in the pocketbooks of many people.",
          "There is food for every taste and pocketbook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small bag for money, keys, make-up, etc., carried especially by women:",
        "examples": [
          "I need a new pocketbook to go with these shoes.",
          "She put the mirror back in her pocketbook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small folding case for carrying money:",
        "examples": [
          "She only had a ten-dollar bill in her pocketbook.",
          "I took a 50-cent piece from my pocketbook and gave it to the man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to how much money people have, or their ability to pay for things:",
        "examples": [
          "pocketbook issue Pocketbook issues are the main priority for voters.",
          "White House figures appeared out of touch with the pocketbook concerns of ordinary Americans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bag, often with a handle or a strap going over the shoulder, used esp. by women for carrying money and small items such as keys:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a map in my pocketbook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone’s pocketbook is that person's finances or ability to pay for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The sales tax hits consumers in the pocketbook."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pursuant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "according to:",
        "examples": [
          "The fact that a person acted pursuant to an order of his government does not relieve him from responsibility under international law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "according to something:",
        "examples": [
          "pursuant to sth The committee will issue a decision within 15 days pursuant to rule 182."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pursue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to follow someone or something, usually to try to catch him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "The car was pursued by helicopters.",
          "The hunters spent hours pursuing their prey.",
          "He was killed by the driver of a stolen car who was being hotly pursued by the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try very hard to persuade someone to accept a job:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has been pursuing Holton for some time, but so far he has rejected all their offers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to discover information about a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "We will not be pursuing this matter any further.",
          "The police are currently pursuing several lines of inquiry into the case.",
          "I don't think this idea is worth pursuing any further.",
          "The press has pursued this story relentlessly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try very hard to persuade someone to have a relationship with you:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been pursuing her for months and yet she's so clearly not interested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you pursue a plan, activity, or situation, you try to do it or achieve it, usually over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "He decided to pursue a career in television.",
          "We need to decide soon what marketing strategy we should pursue for these new products.",
          "Michael Evans is leaving the company to pursue his own business interests.",
          "She is ruthless in pursuing her goals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow or search for someone or something, in order to catch or attack that person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The police pursued on foot, but lost him in the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "She single-mindedly pursued her goal of earning a law degree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to do:",
        "examples": [
          "The hobbies that I pursue in my spare time are crafts – woodworking, mainly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To pursue is also to continue to consider:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t think the idea is worth pursuing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "He plans to pursue a career in advertising.",
          "to pursue a goal/dream/solution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to discover information about a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "We will not be pursuing the matter any further.",
          "I don't think this idea is worth pursuing any further.",
          "The press has pursued this story relentlessly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try very hard to persuade someone to accept a job:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has been pursuing him for some time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pursued": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow someone or something, usually to try to catch him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "The car was pursued by helicopters.",
          "The hunters spent hours pursuing their prey.",
          "He was killed by the driver of a stolen car who was being hotly pursued by the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try very hard to persuade someone to accept a job:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has been pursuing Holton for some time, but so far he has rejected all their offers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to discover information about a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "We will not be pursuing this matter any further.",
          "The police are currently pursuing several lines of inquiry into the case.",
          "I don't think this idea is worth pursuing any further.",
          "The press has pursued this story relentlessly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try very hard to persuade someone to have a relationship with you:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been pursuing her for months and yet she's so clearly not interested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you pursue a plan, activity, or situation, you try to do it or achieve it, usually over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "He decided to pursue a career in television.",
          "We need to decide soon what marketing strategy we should pursue for these new products.",
          "Michael Evans is leaving the company to pursue his own business interests.",
          "She is ruthless in pursuing her goals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pursuing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow someone or something, usually to try to catch him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "The car was pursued by helicopters.",
          "The hunters spent hours pursuing their prey.",
          "He was killed by the driver of a stolen car who was being hotly pursued by the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try very hard to persuade someone to accept a job:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has been pursuing Holton for some time, but so far he has rejected all their offers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to discover information about a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "We will not be pursuing this matter any further.",
          "The police are currently pursuing several lines of inquiry into the case.",
          "I don't think this idea is worth pursuing any further.",
          "The press has pursued this story relentlessly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try very hard to persuade someone to have a relationship with you:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been pursuing her for months and yet she's so clearly not interested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you pursue a plan, activity, or situation, you try to do it or achieve it, usually over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "He decided to pursue a career in television.",
          "We need to decide soon what marketing strategy we should pursue for these new products.",
          "Michael Evans is leaving the company to pursue his own business interests.",
          "She is ruthless in pursuing her goals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pursuit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an activity that you spend time doing, usually when you are not working:",
        "examples": [
          "I enjoy outdoor pursuits, like hiking and riding.",
          "I don't have much opportunity for leisure pursuits these days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of following someone or something to try to catch him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "Three people have been killed in high-speed pursuits by the police recently.",
          "The robbers fled the scene of the crime with the police in pursuit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of trying to achieve a plan, activity, or situation, usually over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "the pursuit of happiness",
          "The company is ruthless in its pursuit of profit.",
          "The union is on strike in pursuit of (= trying to achieve) a ten percent pay increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of following or searching for someone or something, in order to catch or attack the person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The two children ran through the field in pursuit of their puppy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Declaration of Independence states that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are basic human rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that you spend time and energy doing:",
        "examples": [
          "scholarly pursuits"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pursuits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an activity that you spend time doing, usually when you are not working:",
        "examples": [
          "I enjoy outdoor pursuits, like hiking and riding.",
          "I don't have much opportunity for leisure pursuits these days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of following someone or something to try to catch him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "Three people have been killed in high-speed pursuits by the police recently.",
          "The robbers fled the scene of the crime with the police in pursuit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of trying to achieve a plan, activity, or situation, usually over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "the pursuit of happiness",
          "The company is ruthless in its pursuit of profit.",
          "The union is on strike in pursuit of (= trying to achieve) a ten percent pay increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of following or searching for someone or something, in order to catch or attack the person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The two children ran through the field in pursuit of their puppy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Declaration of Independence states that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are basic human rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that you spend time and energy doing:",
        "examples": [
          "scholarly pursuits"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "purveyor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a business that provides goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "purveyors of seafood",
          "a purveyor of leather goods",
          "UK Purveyors of Jams and Marmalades to Her Majesty the Queen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that sells a particular type of goods or service:",
        "examples": [
          "a purveyor of fine wine",
          "a leading purveyor of online news",
          "a food/tea/water purveyor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thick, yellowish liquid that forms in and comes from an infected cut or injury in the body:",
        "examples": [
          "a pus-filled wound"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick, yellow liquid that forms in and comes out from infected body tissue",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "push": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use physical pressure or force, especially with your hands, in order to move something into a different position, usually one that is further away from you:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you help me move this table? You push and I'll pull.",
          "The window sticks - you have to push hard to open it.",
          "He helped me push my car off the road.",
          "He pushed his plate away from him, refusing to eat any more.",
          "She pushed her hair out of her eyes.",
          "I tried to push the door open but it was stuck.",
          "It isn't clear whether he fell off the balcony or was pushed.",
          "To turn the television on, you just push (= press) this button.",
          "He pushed the money into my hand (= forcefully gave me the money), saying, \"Please take it.\"",
          "We pushed the boat off from (= moved the boat forward by using pressure against) the river bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forcefully, especially in order to cause someone or something that is in your way to move, so that you can go through or past them:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop pushing - wait your turn.",
          "She pushed through the crowd.",
          "I'm sorry - I didn't mean to push in front of you.",
          "The celebrities pushed past the waiting journalists, refusing to speak to them.",
          "In the final lap of the race, he managed to push (= move strongly) ahead.",
          "Weeds push (= grow strongly) up through the cracks in the concrete.",
          "They pushed (= forcefully made) their way to the front."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When an army pushes in a particular direction, it moves forward in that direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The invading troops have pushed further into the north of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forcefully persuade or direct someone to do or achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her parents pushed her into marrying him.",
          "The school manages to push most of its students through their exams.",
          "If we want an answer from them by Friday, I think we're going to have to push them for it.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We had to push them to accept our terms, but they finally agreed to the deal.",
          "You'll never be successful if you don't push yourself (= work) harder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advertise something repeatedly in order to increase its sales:",
        "examples": [
          "They're really pushing their new car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell illegal drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "He was arrested for pushing drugs to schoolchildren."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send information over the internet without receiving a request for it first",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of moving someone or something by pressing them with your hands or body:",
        "examples": [
          "Get on the swing and I'll give you a push.",
          "I gave the door a hard push, but it still wouldn't open.",
          "I can order all these goods at the push of a button (= by pushing a button)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong movement towards a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The army is continuing its push (= advance) towards the capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a determined attempt to get an advantage over other companies in business:",
        "examples": [
          "The company plans to make a big push into the European market next spring.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The hotel is making a major push to attract customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "encouragement to make someone do something:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother had always wanted to learn how to paint - she just needed a gentle push."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of advertising:",
        "examples": [
          "This film is unlikely to attract large audiences unless it gets/it is given a big push in the media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a continuing force against something to cause it to move forward or away from you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We should be able to move this table if we both push together.",
          "[ T ] She pushed her plate away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To push is also to cause something to move or change in a stated direction:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Rising demand tends to push prices up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forcefully through a group of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Stop pushing and wait your turn!",
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] Rescuers pushed their way through the rubble to reach survivors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade someone forcefully to do or accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s pushing me for an answer.",
          "The administration is pushing its new trade agreement with Mexico.",
          "infml This restaurant is pushing its carrot soup today (= trying to get people to order it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a force put or pressed against something that causes it to move forward or away from you:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave her daughter a push on the swing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to persuade someone forcefully to do or accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Florida is making a major push to attract more tourists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press a switch or something similar:",
        "examples": [
          "When I push the 'call' button, my phone makes a strange noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to move away from a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Small farmers are saying they have been pushed off their land by the supermarket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try hard to make someone do what you want, especially when they do not really want to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "She feels the sales rep pushed her into buying the vehicle.",
          "push sb for sth If we want an answer from them by Friday, I think we're going to have to push them for it.",
          "push sb to do sth We had to push them to accept our terms, but they finally agreed to the deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a lot of effort and determination to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll never be successful if you don't push yourself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try hard to make people buy something, especially by advertising it repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to really push this product in the spring, ready for the summer season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have much time to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "If you're pushed for time, we could meet tomorrow instead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an effort to make something more successful, for example by advertising it a lot or giving it extra money:",
        "examples": [
          "The event is part of a major push by the hotel to attract customers.",
          "get a push This film is unlikely to attract large audiences unless it gets a big push in the media.",
          "give sth a push This is an economy that needs the Fed to step in and give it a push."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a determined effort to get an advantage over other companies in business:",
        "examples": [
          "make a push into sth The company plans to make a big push into the European market next spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone that they no longer have a job, especially because they have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "I have no idea why they gave me the push."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be told that you no longer have a job, especially because you have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Sounds like he hasn't come to terms with getting the push."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pushed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not have enough time or money:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm really pushed for money this month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find it difficult to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll be hard pushed to get home by six o'clock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pusher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who sells illegal drugs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pushers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who sells illegal drugs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pushes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use physical pressure or force, especially with your hands, in order to move something into a different position, usually one that is further away from you:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you help me move this table? You push and I'll pull.",
          "The window sticks - you have to push hard to open it.",
          "He helped me push my car off the road.",
          "He pushed his plate away from him, refusing to eat any more.",
          "She pushed her hair out of her eyes.",
          "I tried to push the door open but it was stuck.",
          "It isn't clear whether he fell off the balcony or was pushed.",
          "To turn the television on, you just push (= press) this button.",
          "He pushed the money into my hand (= forcefully gave me the money), saying, \"Please take it.\"",
          "We pushed the boat off from (= moved the boat forward by using pressure against) the river bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forcefully, especially in order to cause someone or something that is in your way to move, so that you can go through or past them:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop pushing - wait your turn.",
          "She pushed through the crowd.",
          "I'm sorry - I didn't mean to push in front of you.",
          "The celebrities pushed past the waiting journalists, refusing to speak to them.",
          "In the final lap of the race, he managed to push (= move strongly) ahead.",
          "Weeds push (= grow strongly) up through the cracks in the concrete.",
          "They pushed (= forcefully made) their way to the front."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When an army pushes in a particular direction, it moves forward in that direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The invading troops have pushed further into the north of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to forcefully persuade or direct someone to do or achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her parents pushed her into marrying him.",
          "The school manages to push most of its students through their exams.",
          "If we want an answer from them by Friday, I think we're going to have to push them for it.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We had to push them to accept our terms, but they finally agreed to the deal.",
          "You'll never be successful if you don't push yourself (= work) harder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advertise something repeatedly in order to increase its sales:",
        "examples": [
          "They're really pushing their new car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell illegal drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "He was arrested for pushing drugs to schoolchildren."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send information over the internet without receiving a request for it first",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of moving someone or something by pressing them with your hands or body:",
        "examples": [
          "Get on the swing and I'll give you a push.",
          "I gave the door a hard push, but it still wouldn't open.",
          "I can order all these goods at the push of a button (= by pushing a button)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong movement towards a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The army is continuing its push (= advance) towards the capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a determined attempt to get an advantage over other companies in business:",
        "examples": [
          "The company plans to make a big push into the European market next spring.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The hotel is making a major push to attract customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "encouragement to make someone do something:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother had always wanted to learn how to paint - she just needed a gentle push."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of advertising:",
        "examples": [
          "This film is unlikely to attract large audiences unless it gets/it is given a big push in the media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a continuing force against something to cause it to move forward or away from you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We should be able to move this table if we both push together.",
          "[ T ] She pushed her plate away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To push is also to cause something to move or change in a stated direction:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Rising demand tends to push prices up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forcefully through a group of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Stop pushing and wait your turn!",
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] Rescuers pushed their way through the rubble to reach survivors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade someone forcefully to do or accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s pushing me for an answer.",
          "The administration is pushing its new trade agreement with Mexico.",
          "infml This restaurant is pushing its carrot soup today (= trying to get people to order it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a force put or pressed against something that causes it to move forward or away from you:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave her daughter a push on the swing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to persuade someone forcefully to do or accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Florida is making a major push to attract more tourists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press a switch or something similar:",
        "examples": [
          "When I push the 'call' button, my phone makes a strange noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to move away from a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Small farmers are saying they have been pushed off their land by the supermarket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try hard to make someone do what you want, especially when they do not really want to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "She feels the sales rep pushed her into buying the vehicle.",
          "push sb for sth If we want an answer from them by Friday, I think we're going to have to push them for it.",
          "push sb to do sth We had to push them to accept our terms, but they finally agreed to the deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a lot of effort and determination to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll never be successful if you don't push yourself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try hard to make people buy something, especially by advertising it repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to really push this product in the spring, ready for the summer season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have much time to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "If you're pushed for time, we could meet tomorrow instead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an effort to make something more successful, for example by advertising it a lot or giving it extra money:",
        "examples": [
          "The event is part of a major push by the hotel to attract customers.",
          "get a push This film is unlikely to attract large audiences unless it gets a big push in the media.",
          "give sth a push This is an economy that needs the Fed to step in and give it a push."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a determined effort to get an advantage over other companies in business:",
        "examples": [
          "make a push into sth The company plans to make a big push into the European market next spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone that they no longer have a job, especially because they have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "I have no idea why they gave me the push."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be told that you no longer have a job, especially because you have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Sounds like he hasn't come to terms with getting the push."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pushing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be almost 50, 60, etc. years old:",
        "examples": [
          "He looks great and yet he must be pushing 60 by now."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pushover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is easy to do or to win, or someone who is easily persuaded or influenced or defeated:",
        "examples": [
          "The interview was an absolute pushover.",
          "Jean will look after Harry, I'm quite sure - she's a pushover for babies (= will do anything for them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something easy to do or win, or someone who is easily persuaded, influenced, or defeated:",
        "examples": [
          "Krista gets whatever she wants – her parents are real pushovers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pushy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaving in an unpleasant way by trying too much to get something or to make someone do something:",
        "examples": [
          "a pushy salesman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trying too hard to persuade someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The salesman was a little too pushy, and we felt uncomfortable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] Here, puss."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pussies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a vagina",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for sex with a woman",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pussy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a vagina",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for sex with a woman",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pussycat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cat:",
        "examples": [
          "Look, Martha, a pussycat!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is surprisingly gentle:",
        "examples": [
          "Mike likes to make out that he's tough, but he's a pussycat really."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pussyfooting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid making a decision or expressing an opinion because you are uncertain or frightened about doing so:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop pussyfooting around/about and tell me what you really think."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "putrid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "decayed and having an unpleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "the putrid body of a dead fox",
          "What's that putrid smell?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very unpleasant or ugly:",
        "examples": [
          "a dress in a putrid shade of yellow"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very decayed and having an unpleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "a putrid garbage dump"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move something or someone into the stated place, position, or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Where have you put the keys?",
          "Put your clothes in the cupboard.",
          "He put salt into the sugar bowl by mistake.",
          "She put her bag on the table.",
          "She put her hands over her eyes.",
          "I put my arm around him to comfort him.",
          "We always put the cat out (= outside the house) at night.",
          "Every night, she puts out her clothes (= takes them from where they are kept so that they are ready) for the next day.",
          "If we put the chairs a little closer together (= move them nearer to each other), we should be able to get another one around the table.",
          "If you put together (= mix) yellow and blue paint you get green.",
          "The prisoners were put up against (= moved into a position next to) a wall and shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write something:",
        "examples": [
          "She puts her name in all her books.",
          "Put an X next to the name of the candidate you want to vote for.",
          "I've put the date of the party down in my diary.",
          "He asked me to put my objections (down) on paper.",
          "It was an interesting article but I wish they'd put in more information (= included more information) about the costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express something in words:",
        "examples": [
          "She wanted to tell him that she didn't want to see him any more, but she didn't know how to put it.",
          "We're going to have to work very hard, but as Chris so succinctly put it, there's no gain without pain.",
          "Why do you always have to put things so crudely?",
          "Has everyone had a chance to put their point of view?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say what you think the price or value of something is:",
        "examples": [
          "The agent has put a price of £720,000 on our house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the way you are expressing an event or opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "To put it bluntly, you're going to have to improve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to be in the stated condition or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you prepared to put your children at risk?",
          "This puts me in a very difficult position.",
          "What has put you in such a bad mood?",
          "This election is a chance for the country to put a new government in (= elect a new government).",
          "It's broken into so many pieces, it'll be impossible to put it back together again (= repair it).",
          "Let's give her the chance to put her ideas into practice.",
          "The terrorists were put on trial (= their case was judged in a court of law) six years after the bombing.",
          "Wilson was put out (of the competition) (= was defeated) by Clarke in the second round.",
          "[ + adj ] How much did it cost to have the television put right (= repaired)?",
          "I originally thought he was Australian, but he soon put me straight (= corrected me) and explained he was from New Zealand.",
          "I know she's gone forever, but I just can't put her out of my mind/head (= forget her).",
          "He's putting me under pressure to change my mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring into operation; to cause to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "When the drugs failed to cure her, she put her faith/trust in herbal medicine.",
          "The school puts a lot of emphasis on teaching children to read and write.",
          "He's putting pressure on me to change my mind.",
          "The events of the last few weeks have put a real strain on him.",
          "In the story of Sleeping Beauty, the wicked fairy puts a spell/curse (US hex) on the baby princess.",
          "You know it was your fault, so don't try to put the blame on anyone else.",
          "The government is expected to put a new tax on cars.",
          "The new tax will put 15 percent on fuel prices (= increase them by 15 percent).",
          "She's never put a bet/money on a race before.",
          "He put everything he had into (= he used all his abilities and strength in) the final game.",
          "The more you put into something, the more you get out of it (= the harder you work at something, the more satisfying it is).",
          "They put (= invested) a lot of money into the family business.",
          "The president is trying to put through (= bring into operation) reforms of the country's economic system.",
          "They've got to put an end to/a stop to their fighting (= to stop fighting)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge something or someone in comparison with other similar things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd put him among the top six tennis players of all time.",
          "Drama critics have put her on a level/par with the great Shakespearean actresses.",
          "He always puts the needs of his family first/last (= they are the most/least important thing to him)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel in a boat or ship across the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Our mast broke, so we had to put about (= turn round) and return to port.",
          "The ship put in at (= stopped at) Cape Town for fresh supplies.",
          "We put to sea (= began our journey by sea) at dawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something or someone into the stated place, position, or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "She put her arm around him.",
          "Put your clothes in the closet.",
          "When you set the table, put the soup spoons next to the knives.",
          "She put her coffee cup on the table.",
          "The movie was so scary that she put her hands over her eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you put someone to bed, you dress the person in the clothes worn for sleeping and see that the person gets into bed:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll call back after I put the kids to bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write down or record:",
        "examples": [
          "Put your name on the list if you want to go.",
          "Put an answer in the space provided."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express something in words:",
        "examples": [
          "She wanted to tell him that she didn’t want to see him any more, but she didn’t know how to put it.",
          "He has difficulty putting his feelings into words."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you put something in a particular way, you express it that way:",
        "examples": [
          "To put it bluntly, Pete, you’re just no good at the job.",
          "Dad was annoyed, to put it mildly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be in the stated condition or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you prepared to put your children at risk?",
          "This puts me in a very difficult position.",
          "What put you in such a bad mood?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge something or someone in comparison with other similar things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d put him among the top six tennis players of all time.",
          "The value of the painting has been put at $1.5 million.",
          "He always puts his family first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something into a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you put the file on my desk when you've finished with it, please?",
          "We put the money in the safe at the end of each day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write down or record information:",
        "examples": [
          "Put your full name at the top of the form.",
          "It's a good report, but you haven't put in anything about the costs.",
          "You can save a lot of time and effort by putting your accounts on a computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express something in words:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate these designs, but I don't know how to put it in a tactful way.",
          "We're going to have to work very hard, but as Chris so succinctly put it, there's no gain without pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to be in a particular condition or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "put sb in a difficult/awkward/embarrassing, etc. position This puts me in a very difficult position.",
          "put sth into effect/practice Let's give her the chance to put her ideas into practice.",
          "I don't know what the problem is, but we have two days to put it right.",
          "put sb under pressure/strain/stress He put me under pressure to change my mind.",
          "put sb out of business/work/a job Unemployment benefits for those put out of work have been extended for six months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially begin using something:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is expected to put a new tax on cars.",
          "The government put through a law requiring equal access to buildings for disabled people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge something or someone in comparison with other similar things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "put sb/sth among sb/sth His four-year deal put him among the country's highest earners.",
          "put sb/sth first/tenth/50th, etc. Washington's quarterly rate of one foreclosure for every 436 households put it 21st among states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say what you think the price or value of something is:",
        "examples": [
          "They've put a price of €2 million on the factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "To put it bluntly, you're going to have to improve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "putt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit a golf ball gently across an area of short and even grass towards or into a hole:",
        "examples": [
          "Palmer putted the ball straight into the hole.",
          "You need to use a special club for putting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gentle hit across short grass that sends a ball towards or into a hole:",
        "examples": [
          "She won the competition with an impressive six-metre putt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a golf ball gently across an area of short and even grass toward or into a hole",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "putter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do things in a relaxed way, without rushing or trying very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "He really enjoys puttering around in the garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a machine or engine putters, it makes a low sound repeatedly, showing that it is working slowly.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a golf club (= stick for hitting a golf ball) with a short handle and metal end that is specially designed for putting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who putts:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a good putter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow, relaxed walk around a place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move around without hurrying and in a relaxed and pleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "He really enjoys puttering in the garden."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puttering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do things in a relaxed way, without rushing or trying very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "He really enjoys puttering around in the garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a machine or engine putters, it makes a low sound repeatedly, showing that it is working slowly.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "putting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "putty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft substance like clay that is used especially for holding glass in window frames or for filling small holes in wood",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, soft material that becomes hard when it dries and is used esp. for fixing glass into window frames or for filling small holes in wood",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "putz": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "puzzle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation that is difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists have been trying to solve this puzzle for years.",
          "The situation remains a puzzle to all of us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game or toy in which you have to fit separate pieces together:",
        "examples": [
          "The building blocks are like the pieces of a puzzle.",
          "a jigsaw puzzle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem or question that you have to answer by using your skill or knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "a crossword puzzle",
          "a puzzle book"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel confused and slightly worried because they cannot understand something:",
        "examples": [
          "The findings of the survey puzzle me - they're not at all what I would have expected.",
          "[ + question word ] It puzzles me why she said that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to solve a problem or understand a situation by thinking carefully about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Management are still puzzling about how the accident could have happened.",
          "Scientists are puzzling over the results of the research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "Their son is a puzzle to them.",
          "The police are trying to solve the puzzle of who sent them the letter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A puzzle is also a game or toy in which you have to fit separate pieces together, or a problem or question which you have to answer by using your skill or knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "a jigsaw/crossword puzzle"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puzzled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "confused because you do not understand something:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a puzzled look on his face.",
          "I'm still puzzled as to why she said that.",
          "I'm really puzzled that I haven't heard from Liz for so long."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puzzles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation that is difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists have been trying to solve this puzzle for years.",
          "The situation remains a puzzle to all of us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game or toy in which you have to fit separate pieces together:",
        "examples": [
          "The building blocks are like the pieces of a puzzle.",
          "a jigsaw puzzle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem or question that you have to answer by using your skill or knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "a crossword puzzle",
          "a puzzle book"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel confused and slightly worried because they cannot understand something:",
        "examples": [
          "The findings of the survey puzzle me - they're not at all what I would have expected.",
          "[ + question word ] It puzzles me why she said that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to solve a problem or understand a situation by thinking carefully about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Management are still puzzling about how the accident could have happened.",
          "Scientists are puzzling over the results of the research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "Their son is a puzzle to them.",
          "The police are trying to solve the puzzle of who sent them the letter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A puzzle is also a game or toy in which you have to fit separate pieces together, or a problem or question which you have to answer by using your skill or knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "a jigsaw/crossword puzzle"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "puzzling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "difficult to explain or understand:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a rather puzzling film.",
          "a puzzling situation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "px": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shop at a place where American soldiers live and work",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pygmy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A pygmy animal or bird is one of a type that is smaller than animals or birds of that type usually are:",
        "examples": [
          "a pygmy hippopotamus",
          "a pygmy owl"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is not important or who has little skill:",
        "examples": [
          "a political pygmy",
          "an intellectual pygmy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of one of several groups of very small people who live in Central Africa:",
        "examples": [
          "Pygmies average about 1.5 metres in height."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal or bird) one of a type which is smaller than animals or birds of that type usually are:",
        "examples": [
          "a pygmy hippopotamus"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of one of several groups of very small people who live in central Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pyjamas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "soft, loose clothing that is worn in bed and consists of trousers and a type of shirt:",
        "examples": [
          "I need a new pair of pyjamas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "pyramid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a solid object with a square base and four triangular sides that form a point at the top",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pile of things that has the shape of a pyramid:",
        "examples": [
          "The acrobats formed a pyramid by standing on each other's shoulders.",
          "figurative Many organizations have a pyramid structure (= there are fewer people at the top levels of them than there are at the bottom)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of ancient pyramid-shaped structures built in Egypt as tombs (= places to bury people) for the Pharaohs (= kings of Ancient Egypt):",
        "examples": [
          "We went on a sightseeing tour to the pyramids at Giza."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solid shape with a flat, square base and four flat, triangular sides which slope inward and meet to form a point at the top",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pyramid is also a pile of things that has a triangular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The acrobats formed a pyramid by standing on each other’s shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A pyramid is also a representation of a system with more items at the bottom and fewer at the top, for example, of the effect that one living thing has on another in the food chain.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization or system that has few people in top management and a lot of employees at the bottom",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pyramids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of ancient pyramid-shaped structures built in Egypt as tombs (= places to bury people) for the Pharaohs (= kings of Ancient Egypt):",
        "examples": [
          "We went on a sightseeing tour to the pyramids at Giza.",
          "So when were the Pyramids built?",
          "It's thought that the Sphinx is older than the Pyramids.",
          "We joined the crowds lining up to see the pyramids.",
          "The first in the series examines how the pyramids were built.",
          "Astonishingly, this tree - or what is left of it - was already 1,000 years old when the Pyramids were built."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stone structures in Egypt of a pyramid shape that were built in ancient times as places to bury important people, especially kings and queens",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "pyrotechnics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a public show of fireworks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a show of great skill, especially by a musician or someone giving a speech:",
        "examples": [
          "His verbal pyrotechnics could hold an audience spellbound."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "python": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large snake that kills animals for food by wrapping itself around them and crushing them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large snake that kills animals for food by wrapping itself around them and crushing them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "q": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the 17th letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for quarter: a period of three months in a company's financial year:",
        "examples": [
          "Apple reports lower than expected Q3 profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the 17th letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for quarter: a period of three months in a company's financial year:",
        "examples": [
          "Apple reports lower than expected Q3 profits."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make the usual sound of a duck:",
        "examples": [
          "The ducks started quacking loudly when we threw them some bread."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who dishonestly pretends to have medical skills or knowledge",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you seen a quack about that cough?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound that a duck makes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound ducks make:",
        "examples": [
          "The ducks started quacking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who falsely pretends to have medical skills or knowledge",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "quacking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the usual sound of a duck:",
        "examples": [
          "The ducks started quacking loudly when we threw them some bread."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quacks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make the usual sound of a duck:",
        "examples": [
          "The ducks started quacking loudly when we threw them some bread."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who dishonestly pretends to have medical skills or knowledge",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you seen a quack about that cough?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound that a duck makes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound ducks make:",
        "examples": [
          "The ducks started quacking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who falsely pretends to have medical skills or knowledge",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "quad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a square space outside with buildings on all four sides, especially in a school or college",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a square or rectangular outside area with buildings on all four sides, often part of the land of a college or university",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "quadrant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a quarter of a circle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quarter of an area:",
        "examples": [
          "The river runs through the southwest quadrant of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for measuring the height of stars in the sky that was used in the past for calculating directions when travelling across the sea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of four rectangular areas that a coordinate plane (= area with vertical and horizontal measures) is divided into",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "quadrants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a quarter of a circle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quarter of an area:",
        "examples": [
          "The river runs through the southwest quadrant of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for measuring the height of stars in the sky that was used in the past for calculating directions when travelling across the sea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of four rectangular areas that a coordinate plane (= area with vertical and horizontal measures) is divided into",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "quadriplegic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "permanently unable to move or feel your arms or legs, usually because of a severe injury to the spine (= bones in the centre of the back)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is permanently unable to move or feel their arms or legs, usually because of a severe injury to the spine (= bones in the centre of the back)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "quadruple": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become four times as big, or to multiply a number or amount by four:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of students at the college has quadrupled in the last ten years.",
          "We expect to quadruple our profits this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "four times as big:",
        "examples": [
          "a quadruple measure",
          "We have had quadruple the number of applicants we expected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving four parts, people, places, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a quadruple fracture of his thumb"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with four beats (= emphases) in a bar (= one of the small equal parts into which written music is divided):",
        "examples": [
          "The prologue consists of 11 slow bars in quadruple time.",
          "The quadruple metre is established by the vocal part."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make something four times greater:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The number of students at the college quadrupled in the last ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of four parts, or four times greater in amount, number, or size:",
        "examples": [
          "My father had quadruple bypass heart surgery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become four times as much or as many, or to make something four times as much or as many:",
        "examples": [
          "The stock has more than quadrupled over the last three years.",
          "Its share price has quadrupled since going public last June.",
          "quadruple to sth Since then, sales have quadrupled to about 10,000 a month.",
          "quadruple from sth to sth Sales nearly quadrupled from 4 million gallons a year to 14 million.",
          "quadruple in size/value/price During his time at the top, the company quadrupled in size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a size, amount, price, etc. four times as big as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "This figure is roughly quadruple the amount authorized in 2002."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "four times the size, amount, price, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a quadruple jump in sales"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a square space outside with buildings on all four sides, especially in a school or college",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a square or rectangular outside area with buildings on all four sides, often part of the land of a college or university",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "quagmire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of soft, wet ground that you sink into if you try to walk on it:",
        "examples": [
          "At the end of the game, the pitch was a real quagmire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult and dangerous situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Since the coup, the country has sunk deeper into a quagmire of violence and lawlessness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that can easily trap you so that you become involved with problems from which it is difficult to escape:",
        "examples": [
          "When I tried to get my tax situation straightened out with the government, I ran into a bureaucratic quagmire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, brown bird that is shot for sport or food, or the meat of this bird:",
        "examples": [
          "Quail eggs are considered to be a delicacy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or show fear; to want to be able to move away from something because you fear it:",
        "examples": [
          "Charlie quailed at the sound of his mother's angry voice.",
          "She quailed before her boss's anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small brown bird with a short tail, sometimes hunted as a sport and eaten as a food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "quaint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "attractive because of being unusual and especially old-fashioned:",
        "examples": [
          "a quaint old cottage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Quaint can also be used to show that you do not approve of something, especially an opinion, belief, or way of behaving, because it is strange or old-fashioned:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What a quaint idea!\" she said, laughing at him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attractive because of being unusual and esp. old-fashioned:",
        "examples": [
          "In Spain, we visited a cobblestone plaza with quaint little cafés around its perimeter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shake because you are very frightened or find something very funny, or to feel or show great fear:",
        "examples": [
          "Every time I get on a plane, I quake with fear.",
          "The play was so funny, we were all quaking with laughter.",
          "His entire body quaked when he stood up in front of the judge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very frightened or nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "Charlie stood outside the head teacher's office, quaking in his boots.",
          "At that time, teachers quaked in their boots at the thought of the school inspector.",
          "If I were him, I'd be quaking in my boots right now.",
          "I was quaking in my shoes at the thought of having to give a speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shake, esp. because you are frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "He quaked with fear at the thought."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofearthquake",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "quaker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a Christian group, called the Society of Friends, that does not have formal ceremonies or a formal system of beliefs, and is strongly opposed to violence and war",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to Quakers and their beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "This morning she took me to her Quaker meeting.",
          "Quaker marriage ceremonies are performed in the manner of Quaker worship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a Christian group called the Society of Friends, which believes that a person can experience God directly and which does not have formal ceremonies or ministers, and whose meetings often include periods of silence",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "quakes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shake because you are very frightened or find something very funny, or to feel or show great fear:",
        "examples": [
          "Every time I get on a plane, I quake with fear.",
          "The play was so funny, we were all quaking with laughter.",
          "His entire body quaked when he stood up in front of the judge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very frightened or nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "Charlie stood outside the head teacher's office, quaking in his boots.",
          "At that time, teachers quaked in their boots at the thought of the school inspector.",
          "If I were him, I'd be quaking in my boots right now.",
          "I was quaking in my shoes at the thought of having to give a speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shake, esp. because you are frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "He quaked with fear at the thought."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofearthquake",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "qualification": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official record showing that you have finished a training course or have the necessary skills, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll never get a good job if you don't have any qualifications.",
          "Do you have any teaching/legal/medical/secretarial/academic qualifications?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ability, characteristic, or experience that makes you suitable for a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Some nursing experience is a necessary qualification for this job.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] One of the qualifications you need to work here is a sense of humour!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "success in getting into a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The win earned them qualification for the World Cup finals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extra piece of information that limits the effect of something that you say or write:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] The doctor said I can leave hospital today, but with the qualification that I have to come back every day to get the dressing changed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "knowledge, skill, or some other characteristic that gives a person the ability or the right to do or have something:",
        "examples": [
          "I assume my qualifications for the job will be considered along with theirs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A qualification is also a level of skill or ability that you have to achieve to be allowed to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Passing the advanced Red Cross life-saving course is a qualification for all our lifeguards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of limiting the use or range of a statement you make, or a particular limitation to a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I can recommend Helen Hefferman for this position without qualification."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official record showing that you have successfully finished a course of training or study, have the skills necessary to do something, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Salary will depend on qualifications and experience.",
          "gain/get/obtain a qualification Graduates are encouraged to gain professional qualifications.",
          "teaching/coaching/surveying qualifications Do you have any teaching qualifications?",
          "formal/academic/vocational qualifications",
          "a qualification in sth A degree or equivalent qualification in tourism is desirable.",
          "I wasn't very good at school and left at 15 with no qualifications.",
          "Knowledge and character rather than paper qualifications are important in a successful manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ability, characteristic, or experience that makes you suitable for a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "He listed his experience of project management as a qualification for the job.",
          "She has all the right qualifications for this difficult assignment.",
          "qualification to do sth Eternal optimism is the qualification you need above all to be a technology fund manager."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "qualifications": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official record showing that you have finished a training course or have the necessary skills, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll never get a good job if you don't have any qualifications.",
          "Do you have any teaching/legal/medical/secretarial/academic qualifications?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ability, characteristic, or experience that makes you suitable for a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Some nursing experience is a necessary qualification for this job.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] One of the qualifications you need to work here is a sense of humour!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "success in getting into a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The win earned them qualification for the World Cup finals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extra piece of information that limits the effect of something that you say or write:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] The doctor said I can leave hospital today, but with the qualification that I have to come back every day to get the dressing changed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "knowledge, skill, or some other characteristic that gives a person the ability or the right to do or have something:",
        "examples": [
          "I assume my qualifications for the job will be considered along with theirs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A qualification is also a level of skill or ability that you have to achieve to be allowed to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Passing the advanced Red Cross life-saving course is a qualification for all our lifeguards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of limiting the use or range of a statement you make, or a particular limitation to a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I can recommend Helen Hefferman for this position without qualification."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official record showing that you have successfully finished a course of training or study, have the skills necessary to do something, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Salary will depend on qualifications and experience.",
          "gain/get/obtain a qualification Graduates are encouraged to gain professional qualifications.",
          "teaching/coaching/surveying qualifications Do you have any teaching qualifications?",
          "formal/academic/vocational qualifications",
          "a qualification in sth A degree or equivalent qualification in tourism is desirable.",
          "I wasn't very good at school and left at 15 with no qualifications.",
          "Knowledge and character rather than paper qualifications are important in a successful manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ability, characteristic, or experience that makes you suitable for a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "He listed his experience of project management as a qualification for the job.",
          "She has all the right qualifications for this difficult assignment.",
          "qualification to do sth Eternal optimism is the qualification you need above all to be a technology fund manager."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "qualified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having finished a training course, or having particular skills, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Tim is now a qualified architect.",
          "What makes you think that you are qualified for this job?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'm not qualified to give advice on such matters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "limited:",
        "examples": [
          "There seems to be qualified support for the idea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the standard of skill, knowledge, or ability that is necessary for doing or being something:",
        "examples": [
          "She was extraordinarily well qualified to run the State Department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having successfully finished a course of study or training, or having particular skills:",
        "examples": [
          "a qualified accountant/teacher/engineer As a qualified accountant, she had plenty of experience of applying strict financial disciplines.",
          "Teachers often have big problems finding other jobs, even though they're highly qualified.",
          "qualified for sth His military expertise made him uniquely qualified for the position.",
          "qualified to do sth I can't think of anyone better qualified to take over."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "qualifier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a team or person who has won part of a competition and is therefore competing in the next part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The qualifiers from the first round will advance to the quarter final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game from which the winner will go on to compete in the next part of a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Belgium and Italy are playing in tonight's qualifier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in grammar, a word or phrase that limits the meaning of another word or phrase, or makes it less general, such as an adjective or adverb",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "qualifiers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a team or person who has won part of a competition and is therefore competing in the next part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The qualifiers from the first round will advance to the quarter final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game from which the winner will go on to compete in the next part of a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Belgium and Italy are playing in tonight's qualifier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in grammar, a word or phrase that limits the meaning of another word or phrase, or makes it less general, such as an adjective or adverb",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "qualifies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to successfully finish a training course so that you are able to do a job; to have or achieve the necessary skills, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She hopes to qualify (as a lawyer) at the end of the year.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] This course qualifies you to teach in any secondary school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the legal right to have or do something because of the situation you are in, or to cause someone to have such a right:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn't qualify for maternity leave because she hasn't been in her job long enough.",
          "To qualify for the competition you need to be over 18.",
          "Being a single parent qualifies you for extra benefits.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] figurative He thinks the fact that he's worked here longer than the rest of us qualifies him (= gives him the right) to tell us all what to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in getting into a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Nigeria was the first team to qualify for the World Cup.",
          "England has to win tonight's qualifying match to advance to the next round of the competition.",
          "Our goal has always been to reach the qualifying rounds of the Champions League."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit the strength or meaning of a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to qualify my criticisms of the school's failings, by adding that it's a very happy place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In grammar, a word or phrase that qualifies another word or phrase limits its meaning and makes it less general:",
        "examples": [
          "In the sentence \"He walked quickly along the road\", \"quickly\" and \"along the road\" qualify \"walked\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve or have the standard of skill, knowledge, or ability that is necessary for doing or being something, or to cause someone to reach that standard:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She was qualified to teach high school mathematics and physics.",
          "[ I ] Derrick won his tennis match and qualified for the semifinals.",
          "[ I ] James hopes to qualify as a nurse practitioner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To qualify is also to have the legal right to have or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She doesn’t qualify for maternity leave because she hasn’t worked there long enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit the strength or meaning of a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "The press secretary later qualified the president’s remarks by saying he hadn’t been aware of all of the facts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to successfully finish a course of study or training or achieve the necessary skills so that you are able to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "There are many different branches of nursing which are available after qualifying.",
          "qualify as sth She qualified as an accountant in 2006.",
          "qualify sb to do sth The course would qualify you to work abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the legal right to have or do something because of your situation, or to give someone this right:",
        "examples": [
          "qualify for sth Some women may have too many gaps in their working life to qualify for a full pension.",
          "If rates keep decreasing more borrowers will qualify for loans.",
          "qualify sb for sth Sub prime loans are given to borrowers whose credit would not qualify them for a conventional home loan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "qualify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to successfully finish a training course so that you are able to do a job; to have or achieve the necessary skills, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She hopes to qualify (as a lawyer) at the end of the year.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] This course qualifies you to teach in any secondary school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the legal right to have or do something because of the situation you are in, or to cause someone to have such a right:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn't qualify for maternity leave because she hasn't been in her job long enough.",
          "To qualify for the competition you need to be over 18.",
          "Being a single parent qualifies you for extra benefits.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] figurative He thinks the fact that he's worked here longer than the rest of us qualifies him (= gives him the right) to tell us all what to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in getting into a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Nigeria was the first team to qualify for the World Cup.",
          "England has to win tonight's qualifying match to advance to the next round of the competition.",
          "Our goal has always been to reach the qualifying rounds of the Champions League."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit the strength or meaning of a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to qualify my criticisms of the school's failings, by adding that it's a very happy place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In grammar, a word or phrase that qualifies another word or phrase limits its meaning and makes it less general:",
        "examples": [
          "In the sentence \"He walked quickly along the road\", \"quickly\" and \"along the road\" qualify \"walked\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve or have the standard of skill, knowledge, or ability that is necessary for doing or being something, or to cause someone to reach that standard:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She was qualified to teach high school mathematics and physics.",
          "[ I ] Derrick won his tennis match and qualified for the semifinals.",
          "[ I ] James hopes to qualify as a nurse practitioner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To qualify is also to have the legal right to have or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She doesn’t qualify for maternity leave because she hasn’t worked there long enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit the strength or meaning of a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "The press secretary later qualified the president’s remarks by saying he hadn’t been aware of all of the facts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to successfully finish a course of study or training or achieve the necessary skills so that you are able to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "There are many different branches of nursing which are available after qualifying.",
          "qualify as sth She qualified as an accountant in 2006.",
          "qualify sb to do sth The course would qualify you to work abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the legal right to have or do something because of your situation, or to give someone this right:",
        "examples": [
          "qualify for sth Some women may have too many gaps in their working life to qualify for a full pension.",
          "If rates keep decreasing more borrowers will qualify for loans.",
          "qualify sb for sth Sub prime loans are given to borrowers whose credit would not qualify them for a conventional home loan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "qualifying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to successfully finish a training course so that you are able to do a job; to have or achieve the necessary skills, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She hopes to qualify (as a lawyer) at the end of the year.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] This course qualifies you to teach in any secondary school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the legal right to have or do something because of the situation you are in, or to cause someone to have such a right:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn't qualify for maternity leave because she hasn't been in her job long enough.",
          "To qualify for the competition you need to be over 18.",
          "Being a single parent qualifies you for extra benefits.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] figurative He thinks the fact that he's worked here longer than the rest of us qualifies him (= gives him the right) to tell us all what to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in getting into a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Nigeria was the first team to qualify for the World Cup.",
          "England has to win tonight's qualifying match to advance to the next round of the competition.",
          "Our goal has always been to reach the qualifying rounds of the Champions League."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit the strength or meaning of a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to qualify my criticisms of the school's failings, by adding that it's a very happy place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In grammar, a word or phrase that qualifies another word or phrase limits its meaning and makes it less general:",
        "examples": [
          "In the sentence \"He walked quickly along the road\", \"quickly\" and \"along the road\" qualify \"walked\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "qualities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "how good or bad something is:",
        "examples": [
          "a shop advertising top quality electrical goods",
          "poor quality The food was of such poor quality.",
          "low quality The cuts could result in a lower quality of service.",
          "high quality Their products are of very high quality.",
          "I only buy good-quality wine.",
          "quality of The quality of the picture on our television isn't very good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a high standard:",
        "examples": [
          "He's not interested in quality. All he cares about is making money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level of enjoyment, comfort, and health in someone's life:",
        "examples": [
          "My quality of life has improved tremendously since I moved to the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to things that make a computer program, game, etc. easier to use:",
        "examples": [
          "There are some quality of life programs on Windows that most people don't know about."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a characteristic or feature of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "leadership qualities",
          "He has a lot of good qualities but being organized isn't one of them.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I don't think he has the right qualities to be a teacher.",
          "quality to This cheese has a rather rubbery quality to it (= it is like rubber)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a high standard:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a quality product.",
          "quality newspaper mainly UK The story received little coverage in the quality newspapers (= more serious newspapers)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good:",
        "examples": [
          "That gig was quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree of excellence of something, often a high degree of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Our company guarantees the quality of our merchandise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Quality often refers to how good or bad something is:",
        "examples": [
          "The fabric was of the highest quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a characteristic or feature of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re looking for someone who loves children and has the qualities of a good teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a high standard; excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a quality product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how good or bad something is:",
        "examples": [
          "quality of sth We constantly seek to improve the quality of service we give to our customers.",
          "This raises questions about the quality of management within the company.",
          "We've been very happy with the quality of work they have delivered in recent months.",
          "good/top/high quality British toys used to be good quality, not cheap mass-produced stuff.",
          "They sell organic products of the highest quality.",
          "poor/low quality We were shocked at the poor quality of some of the furniture.",
          "improve/decline in quality His line manager believes his work had declined in quality.",
          "picture/build/sound quality This type of TV delivers stunning picture quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a high standard:",
        "examples": [
          "They claim their brand name is a guarantee of quality.",
          "The company is committed to quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good feature of a person's character:",
        "examples": [
          "She has demonstrated great leadership qualities in continuing the company's success through a very difficult year.",
          "Personal qualities and commitment are more important for the job than educational qualifications.",
          "Inspectors normally need a degree, but exceptions are occasionally made for candidates with the right qualities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a characteristic or feature of something, that makes it different from other things:",
        "examples": [
          "What qualities would you expect a German car to have?",
          "We will combine the best qualities of both companies with a focus on our future, not our past."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a high standard:",
        "examples": [
          "We ensure that only quality products are sold on our website.",
          "a reputation for making quality fuel-efficient vehicles"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "how good or bad something is:",
        "examples": [
          "a shop advertising top quality electrical goods",
          "poor quality The food was of such poor quality.",
          "low quality The cuts could result in a lower quality of service.",
          "high quality Their products are of very high quality.",
          "I only buy good-quality wine.",
          "quality of The quality of the picture on our television isn't very good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a high standard:",
        "examples": [
          "He's not interested in quality. All he cares about is making money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level of enjoyment, comfort, and health in someone's life:",
        "examples": [
          "My quality of life has improved tremendously since I moved to the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to things that make a computer program, game, etc. easier to use:",
        "examples": [
          "There are some quality of life programs on Windows that most people don't know about."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a characteristic or feature of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "leadership qualities",
          "He has a lot of good qualities but being organized isn't one of them.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I don't think he has the right qualities to be a teacher.",
          "quality to This cheese has a rather rubbery quality to it (= it is like rubber)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a high standard:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a quality product.",
          "quality newspaper mainly UK The story received little coverage in the quality newspapers (= more serious newspapers)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good:",
        "examples": [
          "That gig was quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree of excellence of something, often a high degree of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Our company guarantees the quality of our merchandise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Quality often refers to how good or bad something is:",
        "examples": [
          "The fabric was of the highest quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a characteristic or feature of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re looking for someone who loves children and has the qualities of a good teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a high standard; excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a quality product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how good or bad something is:",
        "examples": [
          "quality of sth We constantly seek to improve the quality of service we give to our customers.",
          "This raises questions about the quality of management within the company.",
          "We've been very happy with the quality of work they have delivered in recent months.",
          "good/top/high quality British toys used to be good quality, not cheap mass-produced stuff.",
          "They sell organic products of the highest quality.",
          "poor/low quality We were shocked at the poor quality of some of the furniture.",
          "improve/decline in quality His line manager believes his work had declined in quality.",
          "picture/build/sound quality This type of TV delivers stunning picture quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a high standard:",
        "examples": [
          "They claim their brand name is a guarantee of quality.",
          "The company is committed to quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good feature of a person's character:",
        "examples": [
          "She has demonstrated great leadership qualities in continuing the company's success through a very difficult year.",
          "Personal qualities and commitment are more important for the job than educational qualifications.",
          "Inspectors normally need a degree, but exceptions are occasionally made for candidates with the right qualities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a characteristic or feature of something, that makes it different from other things:",
        "examples": [
          "What qualities would you expect a German car to have?",
          "We will combine the best qualities of both companies with a focus on our future, not our past."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a high standard:",
        "examples": [
          "We ensure that only quality products are sold on our website.",
          "a reputation for making quality fuel-efficient vehicles"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quandary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state of not being able to decide what to do about a situation in which you are involved:",
        "examples": [
          "I've had two job offers, and I'm in a real quandary about/over which one to accept."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of not being able to decide what to do about a situation in which you are involved:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve had two job offers, and I’m in a real quandary about/over which one to accept."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quantify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to measure or judge the size or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "It's difficult to quantify how many people will be affected by the change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to measure or judge the amount or number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s difficult to quantify how many people will have to pay higher taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to measure the size or amount of something and express it as a number:",
        "examples": [
          "difficult/hard/impossible to quantify The economic costs of IT complexity are hard to quantify.",
          "He said it was too early to quantify the total financial impact of the hurricanes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quantities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount or number of something, especially that can be measured:",
        "examples": [
          "Police found a large/small quantity of drugs in his possession.",
          "We consumed vast quantities of food and drink that night.",
          "The (sheer) quantity (= large amount) of equipment needed for the trip is staggering.",
          "They are now developing ways to produce the vaccine in large quantities and cheaply.",
          "This recipe is only for four, so I usually double the quantity if I'm cooking for my family.",
          "It's quality not quantity that really counts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount or number of something, or a particular amount or number:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a large/small quantity",
          "[ C ] She served each of us a vast quantity of spaghetti."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount or number of something, especially one that can be measured:",
        "examples": [
          "quantity of sth A sudden surge in the quantity of stock available would almost certainly depress the price.",
          "huge/large/vast quantity Asian central banks have been buying huge quantities of Treasury bonds.",
          "in large/small quantities Supermarkets, being able to buy in large quantities, can offer their customers the best prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to talk about how much there is of something, rather than its quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Our focus is on quality, not quantity.",
          "While quantity is of course important, quality must remain the highest priority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount or number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Poorer people can't afford to bulk buy and save by purchasing in quantity.",
          "The sheer quantity of detail makes the book a valuable tool.",
          "a quantity of sth Officers seized computer equipment as well as a quantity of cash and drugs in the raids."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quantity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount or number of something, especially that can be measured:",
        "examples": [
          "Police found a large/small quantity of drugs in his possession.",
          "We consumed vast quantities of food and drink that night.",
          "The (sheer) quantity (= large amount) of equipment needed for the trip is staggering.",
          "They are now developing ways to produce the vaccine in large quantities and cheaply.",
          "This recipe is only for four, so I usually double the quantity if I'm cooking for my family.",
          "It's quality not quantity that really counts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount or number of something, or a particular amount or number:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a large/small quantity",
          "[ C ] She served each of us a vast quantity of spaghetti."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount or number of something, especially one that can be measured:",
        "examples": [
          "quantity of sth A sudden surge in the quantity of stock available would almost certainly depress the price.",
          "huge/large/vast quantity Asian central banks have been buying huge quantities of Treasury bonds.",
          "in large/small quantities Supermarkets, being able to buy in large quantities, can offer their customers the best prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to talk about how much there is of something, rather than its quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Our focus is on quality, not quantity.",
          "While quantity is of course important, quality must remain the highest priority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount or number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Poorer people can't afford to bulk buy and save by purchasing in quantity.",
          "The sheer quantity of detail makes the book a valuable tool.",
          "a quantity of sth Officers seized computer equipment as well as a quantity of cash and drugs in the raids."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quantum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the smallest amount or unit of something, especially energy:",
        "examples": [
          "quantum theory"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smallest amount of energy that can be measured",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "quantum of sth Earnings depend on the quantum of work done by you.",
          "During this period, the quantum of oil production increased to 16.10 million barrels from 15.84 million barrels last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quarantine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a specific period of time in which a person or animal that has a disease, or may have one, must stay or be kept away from others in order to prevent the spread of the disease:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor said I could go home as long as I agreed to stay in quarantine for at least seven days.",
          "Owners risk having to leave their pets abroad or put them in quarantine if they fail to follow the rules.",
          "The government announced mandatory quarantines for high-risk travellers returning from countries with Ebola outbreaks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a general period of time in which people are not allowed to leave their homes or travel freely, so that they do not catch or spread a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve been doing a lot of baking during quarantine.",
          "The country has been hit hard, with many people under quarantine and food supplies scarce.",
          "The couple created a podcast to showcase their quarantine life while raising funds for people affected by the pandemic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time in which something such as a product or plant that is infected or poisonous, or that contains substances that could be dangerous, is kept in a place where it cannot harm anyone or anything until it is no longer dangerous or can be dealt with safely:",
        "examples": [
          "Oregon has imposed an emergency quarantine on oak firewood from California to slow the spread of the fungus.",
          "Please note that certain pharmaceutical items are subject to quarantine and customs restrictions in some countries.",
          "If a radiation alarm is confirmed for a shipment, Radiation Protection agents will order it to be put into quarantine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time in which people or animals are not allowed to enter or leave a particular area or building where some or all of those in it have been affected by a harmful substance or disease, until the danger of harming others has passed:",
        "examples": [
          "Two farms north of the city were placed under quarantine due to an anthrax outbreak among livestock.",
          "The office was put into a brief quarantine on Friday after an editor opened a Halloween card with a powdery substance.",
          "Patients taking radioactive iodine must stay in quarantine in hospital for 24 hours to avoid exposing other people to radiation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay away from others for a period of time because you have a disease, or may have one, in order to prevent the spread of the disease:",
        "examples": [
          "All international arrivals, regardless of where they are from, must quarantine upon their arrival.",
          "The government is looking into how long those who have been exposed to COVID-19 need to quarantine.",
          "A friend of mine had symptoms but instead of quarantining himself he decided to carry on as normal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a person or animal away from others because they have a disease, or may have one, in order to prevent the spread of the disease:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not uncommon to quarantine passengers after a widespread illness appears to be present on board a plane.",
          "The dogs are being quarantined for 10 days because it was not clear whether they are up to date on rabies shots.",
          "Two weeks ago, authorities quarantined 1,222 cattle that had eaten feed containing cattle byproducts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something such as a product or plant that is infected or poisonous, or that contains substances that could be dangerous, in a place where it cannot harm anyone or anything until it is no longer dangerous or can be dealt with safely:",
        "examples": [
          "If the traps capture a certain number of flies in a particular area, fruit from that area is quarantined until the end of the season.",
          "After a single bag of rice tested positive for melamine, the company decided to quarantine the entire shipment.",
          "The items were quarantined after a reported exposure to asbestos"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent people or animals from entering or leaving a particular area or building where some or all of those in it have been affected by a harmful substance or disease, until the danger of harming others has passed:",
        "examples": [
          "Ranches with confirmed cases of foot-and-mouth disease are quarantined until at least 10 days after all livestock are vaccinated.",
          "The hotel has been quarantined due to an outbreak of legionnaire’s disease"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which a person or animal that might have a disease is kept away from other people or animals so that the disease cannot spread:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse had to spend several months in quarantine when it reached this country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which an animal or person that might have a disease is kept away from other people or animals so that the disease cannot spread:",
        "examples": [
          "be/keep sth/put sth in quarantine About 6,000 hogs are being kept in quarantine pending further testing.",
          "Australian airports have introduced quarantine regulations in a bid to prevent the spread of the disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep an animal or person away from other animals or people to prevent them from spreading a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "The worker was quarantined for five days and directed to wear a mask to protect others."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quarantined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay away from others for a period of time because you have a disease, or may have one, in order to prevent the spread of the disease:",
        "examples": [
          "All international arrivals, regardless of where they are from, must quarantine upon their arrival.",
          "The government is looking into how long those who have been exposed to COVID-19 need to quarantine.",
          "A friend of mine had symptoms but instead of quarantining himself he decided to carry on as normal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a person or animal away from others because they have a disease, or may have one, in order to prevent the spread of the disease:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not uncommon to quarantine passengers after a widespread illness appears to be present on board a plane.",
          "The dogs are being quarantined for 10 days because it was not clear whether they are up to date on rabies shots.",
          "Two weeks ago, authorities quarantined 1,222 cattle that had eaten feed containing cattle byproducts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something such as a product or plant that is infected or poisonous, or that contains substances that could be dangerous, in a place where it cannot harm anyone or anything until it is no longer dangerous or can be dealt with safely:",
        "examples": [
          "If the traps capture a certain number of flies in a particular area, fruit from that area is quarantined until the end of the season.",
          "After a single bag of rice tested positive for melamine, the company decided to quarantine the entire shipment.",
          "The items were quarantined after a reported exposure to asbestos"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent people or animals from entering or leaving a particular area or building where some or all of those in it have been affected by a harmful substance or disease, until the danger of harming others has passed:",
        "examples": [
          "Ranches with confirmed cases of foot-and-mouth disease are quarantined until at least 10 days after all livestock are vaccinated.",
          "The hotel has been quarantined due to an outbreak of legionnaire’s disease"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quarrel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an angry disagreement between two or more people or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "They had a bitter quarrel about/over some money three years ago and they haven't spoken to each other since.",
          "We have no quarrel with the people of your country (= we have no reason to disagree with or dislike them).",
          "They seem to have patched up their quarrel (= finished their disagreement and started to be friendly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an angry disagreement with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "What did you quarrel about/over?",
          "She quarrelled with everyone in the village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an angry disagreement between people, groups, or countries:",
        "examples": [
          "A big family quarrel left Judith and me in tears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree with someone in an angry, often loud way:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard our neighbors quarreling about/over money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quarreling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an angry disagreement between two or more people or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "They had a bitter quarrel about/over some money three years ago and they haven't spoken to each other since.",
          "We have no quarrel with the people of your country (= we have no reason to disagree with or dislike them).",
          "They seem to have patched up their quarrel (= finished their disagreement and started to be friendly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an angry disagreement with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "What did you quarrel about/over?",
          "She quarrelled with everyone in the village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an angry disagreement between people, groups, or countries:",
        "examples": [
          "A big family quarrel left Judith and me in tears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree with someone in an angry, often loud way:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard our neighbors quarreling about/over money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quarrels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an angry disagreement between two or more people or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "They had a bitter quarrel about/over some money three years ago and they haven't spoken to each other since.",
          "We have no quarrel with the people of your country (= we have no reason to disagree with or dislike them).",
          "They seem to have patched up their quarrel (= finished their disagreement and started to be friendly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an angry disagreement with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "What did you quarrel about/over?",
          "She quarrelled with everyone in the village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an angry disagreement between people, groups, or countries:",
        "examples": [
          "A big family quarrel left Judith and me in tears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disagree with someone in an angry, often loud way:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard our neighbors quarreling about/over money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quarries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large artificial hole in the ground where stone, sand, etc. is dug for use as building material:",
        "examples": [
          "a granite/limestone/marble/slate quarry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal being hunted or looked for:",
        "examples": [
          "The dogs pursued their quarry into an empty warehouse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig stone, etc. from a quarry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large hole in the ground that workers dig in order to use the stone and sand for building material",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, animal, or group being hunted or looked for:",
        "examples": [
          "Using video cameras can be tricky for researchers trying to blend in with their quarry ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig stone and sand from a quarry:",
        "examples": [
          "The gray limestone in this area was once quarried for use in bridges and buildings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where stone, sand, etc. is dug out of the ground for use as building material:",
        "examples": [
          "a granite/limestone/marble quarry His father worked in a limestone quarry.",
          "a rock/stone/slate quarry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig stone, etc. from a quarry:",
        "examples": [
          "The mining and quarrying sector as a whole is expected to grow by 6.8% this year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quarry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large artificial hole in the ground where stone, sand, etc. is dug for use as building material:",
        "examples": [
          "a granite/limestone/marble/slate quarry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal being hunted or looked for:",
        "examples": [
          "The dogs pursued their quarry into an empty warehouse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig stone, etc. from a quarry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large hole in the ground that workers dig in order to use the stone and sand for building material",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, animal, or group being hunted or looked for:",
        "examples": [
          "Using video cameras can be tricky for researchers trying to blend in with their quarry ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig stone and sand from a quarry:",
        "examples": [
          "The gray limestone in this area was once quarried for use in bridges and buildings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where stone, sand, etc. is dug out of the ground for use as building material:",
        "examples": [
          "a granite/limestone/marble quarry His father worked in a limestone quarry.",
          "a rock/stone/slate quarry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig stone, etc. from a quarry:",
        "examples": [
          "The mining and quarrying sector as a whole is expected to grow by 6.8% this year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quart": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement for liquids, equal to approximately 1.14 litres in the UK, or 0.95 litres in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "A quart is so called because it is a quarter of a gallon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of volume equal to 2 pints or about 0.95 liter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement for liquids, equal to approximately 1.14 litres in Britain, or 0.95 litres in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumption of ice cream and frozen desserts in the U.S. fell from 22.7 quarts per person in 2000 to 20.3 quarts per person in 2005."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quarter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of four equal or almost equal parts of something; ¼:",
        "examples": [
          "He cut the orange into quarters.",
          "Under a quarter of people questioned said that they were happily married.",
          "My house is situated a mile and three-quarters from here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "15 minutes:",
        "examples": [
          "I waited a quarter of an hour and then went home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "15 minutes before two, three, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a quarter to six when I left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "15 minutes after two, three, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll meet you at a quarter past five."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of four periods of time into which a year is divided for financial calculations, such as for profits or taxes:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a fall in unemployment in the second quarter of the year.",
          "I get an electricity bill every quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of four periods in a game of American football and other ball sports",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US and Canada, a coin worth 25 cents",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of a town where a particular group of people live or work or where a particular activity happens:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the bustling commercial quarter of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one or more people who provide help, information, or a particular reaction to something but who are not usually named:",
        "examples": [
          "Help came from an unexpected quarter.",
          "There is a feeling in certain/some quarters (= some people consider) that a change is needed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or house that has been provided, especially for servants or soldiers and their families, to live in:",
        "examples": [
          "married quarters The army's married quarters are just outside the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a house or other place to live that has been provided by a company for an employee",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being kind towards or forgiving an enemy or opponent:",
        "examples": [
          "We can expect no quarter from our enemies.",
          "He gave no quarter to anyone that disappointed him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut something into four parts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone, especially soldiers, to live in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers were quartered with (= they lived with) local people during the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of four equal or almost equal parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "My house is one and three-quarter miles/a mile and three-quarters from here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A quarter of/to the hour means 15 minutes before the stated hour:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a quarter to three."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A quarter past/after the hour means 15 minutes after the stated hour:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll meet you at a quarter past five."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A quarter is one of four equal or nearly equal periods of time into which an activity is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "Many universities divide the school year into quarters rather than two semesters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US and Canada, a coin worth 25 cents",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of a city or place having a special history or character:",
        "examples": [
          "We stayed in the French Quarter in New Orleans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide something into four pieces of approximately the same size:",
        "examples": [
          "Peel and quarter the tomatoes and put them in the stew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of three months in a company's financial year:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales have climbed significantly each quarter.",
          "Unquoted companies accounted for 23% of assets at the end of the last quarter.",
          "first/second/third quarter The fall was 8% in the first quarter and only 2% in the second."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quarterback": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in American football, the player who receives the ball at the start of every play and tries to move it along the field",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in football) the player who receives the ball at the start of every play and tries to move it along the field by carrying it or throwing or handing it to other members of the team",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage or organize something:",
        "examples": [
          "The role of a financial adviser is to quarterback the sale of bonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of saying how an event or problem should have been dealt with by others after it has already been dealt with:",
        "examples": [
          "The criticism now is nothing more than Monday-morning quarterbacking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quartered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut something into four parts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone, especially soldiers, to live in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers were quartered with (= they lived with) local people during the war."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quarterly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "done or produced four times a year:",
        "examples": [
          "a quarterly magazine",
          "The magazine will be published quarterly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a magazine that is published four times a year",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a magazine that is published four times a year",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(happening) four times a year:",
        "examples": [
          "a quarterly journal",
          "It’s published quarterly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quarterly financial statements, payments, etc. are published or made every three months:",
        "examples": [
          "In August the company reported quarterly earnings of $1.5 billion.",
          "quarterly accounts/figures/statements Shares in the company have fallen 20%, despite better than expected quarterly figures.",
          "The utility company boosted its quarterly dividend to 35.5 cents from 35 cents.",
          "I make it a point to formally review my goals on a quarterly basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "every three months:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors can choose to take the income annually or quarterly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quartermaster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an officer responsible for arranging accommodation (= a place to live), supplies, and equipment for a military group :",
        "examples": [
          "Whatever is needed in the field, the quartermasters get it there.",
          "They all visited the quartermaster's stores for a demob suit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the navy, an officer responsible for controlling the direction of a ship and for signals :",
        "examples": [
          "Roche was the son of a naval quartermaster.",
          "In a 10-year stint as a Navy quartermaster he got used to six-month deployments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quarters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room or house that has been provided, especially for servants or soldiers and their families, to live in:",
        "examples": [
          "married quarters The army's married quarters are just outside the town.",
          "living quarters These were the monks' living quarters.",
          "How did people live in such cramped quarters?",
          "This part of the building was actually the servants' quarters.",
          "A soldier stood guard at the doorway to the officers' quarters.",
          "They were relaxing in their quarters when the accident happened.",
          "We do our best to make our quarters feel like home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where someone lives or has a business:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1998 he moved his company to larger quarters on State Street."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quartet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of four people who play musical instruments or sing as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "A string quartet was playing Mozart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music written for four people:",
        "examples": [
          "He has composed 18 quartets and 14 symphonies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of four people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "A quartet of middle-aged men were standing at the bar.",
          "The final quartet of games will be played next week.",
          "The midfielder will come into the team if any of the starting quartet is injured."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "four people who sing or play musical instruments together, or a piece of music written for four people:",
        "examples": [
          "A string quartet was playing Mozart."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quartets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of four people who play musical instruments or sing as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "A string quartet was playing Mozart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music written for four people:",
        "examples": [
          "He has composed 18 quartets and 14 symphonies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of four people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "A quartet of middle-aged men were standing at the bar.",
          "The final quartet of games will be played next week.",
          "The midfielder will come into the team if any of the starting quartet is injured."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "four people who sing or play musical instruments together, or a piece of music written for four people:",
        "examples": [
          "A string quartet was playing Mozart."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quarts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement for liquids, equal to approximately 1.14 litres in the UK, or 0.95 litres in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "A quart is so called because it is a quarter of a gallon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of volume equal to 2 pints or about 0.95 liter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement for liquids, equal to approximately 1.14 litres in Britain, or 0.95 litres in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumption of ice cream and frozen desserts in the U.S. fell from 22.7 quarts per person in 2000 to 20.3 quarts per person in 2005."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quasi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to show that something is almost, but not completely, the thing described:",
        "examples": [
          "The school uniform is quasi-military in style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to a degree, but not completely:",
        "examples": [
          "Do companies need to be quasi-monopolies to survive in this new global economy?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with adjectives and nouns to say that something is almost, but not completely, a particular type of thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Mandatory arbitration is a private, quasi-legal system of resolving disputes.",
          "Laborers sometimes served as quasi-soldiers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "queasy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling that you want to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "I started to feel queasy as soon as the boat left the harbour.",
          "Just the thought of blood makes me queasy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling worried, unhappy, or uncertain about something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm queasy about giving such violent figures celebrity status.",
          "Her descriptions of extreme poverty and deprivation can give you a queasy feeling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling as if you are going to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m a little queasy this morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quebec": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a southeastern province of Canada in which the official language is French",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a city in Canada which is the capital of the province of Quebec",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "queen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who rules a country because she has been born into a royal family, or a woman who is married to a king:",
        "examples": [
          "How long did Queen Victoria reign?",
          "The Queen is meeting the prime minister today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any woman who is considered to be the best at what she does:",
        "examples": [
          "She's the reigning queen of crime writers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most powerful piece on the board in the game of chess",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a set of playing cards, a card with a picture of a queen on it. It is usually worth less than a king.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a group of insects, a single large female that produces eggs:",
        "examples": [
          "a queen bee",
          "a queen ant",
          "a queen wasp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gay man, especially an older man, whose way of behaving is noticeable and artificial:",
        "examples": [
          "James is such an old queen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who rules a country because she has been born into a family which by tradition or law has the right to rule, or the title given to such a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "Queen Elizabeth II"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A queen is also a woman who is considered to be the best in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "the reigning queen of crime writers",
          "a beauty queen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the game of chess, the queen is the most powerful piece on the board.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A queen is also a playing card with a picture of a queen on it:",
        "examples": [
          "the queen of hearts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a group of insects, a queen is a large female that produces eggs:",
        "examples": [
          "a queen bee"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "queens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who rules a country because she has been born into a royal family, or a woman who is married to a king:",
        "examples": [
          "How long did Queen Victoria reign?",
          "The Queen is meeting the prime minister today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any woman who is considered to be the best at what she does:",
        "examples": [
          "She's the reigning queen of crime writers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most powerful piece on the board in the game of chess",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a set of playing cards, a card with a picture of a queen on it. It is usually worth less than a king.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a group of insects, a single large female that produces eggs:",
        "examples": [
          "a queen bee",
          "a queen ant",
          "a queen wasp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gay man, especially an older man, whose way of behaving is noticeable and artificial:",
        "examples": [
          "James is such an old queen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who rules a country because she has been born into a family which by tradition or law has the right to rule, or the title given to such a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "Queen Elizabeth II"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A queen is also a woman who is considered to be the best in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "the reigning queen of crime writers",
          "a beauty queen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the game of chess, the queen is the most powerful piece on the board.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A queen is also a playing card with a picture of a queen on it:",
        "examples": [
          "the queen of hearts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a group of insects, a queen is a large female that produces eggs:",
        "examples": [
          "a queen bee"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "queer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or relating to a gender identity or a sexuality that does not fit society's traditional ideas about gender or sexuality:",
        "examples": [
          "He says they use the word \"queer\" to include anyone who wants to be included (gay, bi, trans, whatever).",
          "They strongly identify with queer culture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange, unusual, or not expected:",
        "examples": [
          "What a queer thing to say!",
          "I'm feeling rather queer (= ill), may I sit down?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose gender identity or sexuality does not fit society's traditional ideas about gender or sexuality:",
        "examples": [
          "Critiques of mainstream queer representation from trans people and queers of colour played an important role in improving representation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something so that it does not relate only to one gender, either male or female, or so that it no longer fits traditional ideas about gender or sexuality:",
        "examples": [
          "Teenage boys with Instagram accounts are queering the cosmetics industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil a chance or an opportunity for someone, often intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "If she asks Dan for a pay rise before I do, it will probably queer my pitch.",
          "She'd accused him of queering her pitch.",
          "I certainly had no intention of queering his pitch.",
          "I'm quite sure you didn't mean to queer my pitch.",
          "I suspect he thinks I tried to queer his pitch, which I assuredly did not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusual or strange:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a queer expression on her face."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "queers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or relating to a gender identity or a sexuality that does not fit society's traditional ideas about gender or sexuality:",
        "examples": [
          "He says they use the word \"queer\" to include anyone who wants to be included (gay, bi, trans, whatever).",
          "They strongly identify with queer culture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange, unusual, or not expected:",
        "examples": [
          "What a queer thing to say!",
          "I'm feeling rather queer (= ill), may I sit down?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose gender identity or sexuality does not fit society's traditional ideas about gender or sexuality:",
        "examples": [
          "Critiques of mainstream queer representation from trans people and queers of colour played an important role in improving representation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something so that it does not relate only to one gender, either male or female, or so that it no longer fits traditional ideas about gender or sexuality:",
        "examples": [
          "Teenage boys with Instagram accounts are queering the cosmetics industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil a chance or an opportunity for someone, often intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "If she asks Dan for a pay rise before I do, it will probably queer my pitch.",
          "She'd accused him of queering her pitch.",
          "I certainly had no intention of queering his pitch.",
          "I'm quite sure you didn't mean to queer my pitch.",
          "I suspect he thinks I tried to queer his pitch, which I assuredly did not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusual or strange:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a queer expression on her face."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quell": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop something, especially by using force:",
        "examples": [
          "Police in riot gear were called in to quell the disturbances/unrest.",
          "This latest setback will have done nothing to quell the growing doubts about the future of the club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely stop or end something:",
        "examples": [
          "The police were called in to quell the riot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you quell doubts, fears, etc., you calm them:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s been unable to quell his wife’s suspicions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quench": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to drink liquid so that you stop being thirsty:",
        "examples": [
          "When it's hot, it's best to quench your thirst with water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use water to put out a fire:",
        "examples": [
          "The flames were quenched by heavy rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to satisfy a need or wish:",
        "examples": [
          "Her thirst for knowledge will never be quenched."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to satisfy a need to drink by drinking liquid, or to stop fire from burning:",
        "examples": [
          "We quenched our thirst at a mountain spring.",
          "Heavy rains quenched the fire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quenching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drink liquid so that you stop being thirsty:",
        "examples": [
          "When it's hot, it's best to quench your thirst with water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use water to put out a fire:",
        "examples": [
          "The flames were quenched by heavy rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to satisfy a need or wish:",
        "examples": [
          "Her thirst for knowledge will never be quenched."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "query": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a question, often expressing doubt about something or looking for an answer from an authority:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have any queries about your treatment, the doctor will answer them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask questions, especially in order to check if something is true or correct:",
        "examples": [
          "A few students have queried their marks.",
          "[ + question word ] She queried whether three months was long enough.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Any chance of a cup of tea?\" he queried hopefully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a question, often one expressing doubt about something or looking for information",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a question, often expressing doubt about something or looking for an answer from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Email your comments, queries, or suggestions to us at this address.",
          "We regret that we cannot answer every query.",
          "If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to ask.",
          "a query about sth I have a query about the second item on the agenda."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express doubt about something or ask for more information:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone in the accounts department had queried his expense claim.",
          "The Revenue is unlikely to query such an arrangement unless the sums are particularly large in relation to your income.",
          "query whether/why/how He queries whether there is really sufficient demand to warrant another model."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quesadilla": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wheat tortilla (= a type of thin, flat Mexican bread) filled with cheese and sometimes meat or vegetables, and then cooked in an oven or fried:",
        "examples": [
          "The chicken quesadilla with guacamole is my top lunch recommendation.",
          "Heat the quesadillas on each side until browned."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quesadillas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wheat tortilla (= a type of thin, flat Mexican bread) filled with cheese and sometimes meat or vegetables, and then cooked in an oven or fried:",
        "examples": [
          "The chicken quesadilla with guacamole is my top lunch recommendation.",
          "Heat the quesadillas on each side until browned."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long search for something that is difficult to find, or an attempt to achieve something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "in someone’s quest for something Nothing will stop them in their quest for truth.",
          "on a quest She went to India on a spiritual quest.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She does aerobics four times a week in her quest to achieve the perfect body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend a long time searching for something that is difficult to find, or to spend a long time trying to achieve something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "His eyes moved across the crowd, searching, questing.",
          "quest for Generation X quests for a balance between work and private life.",
          "quest after He was a real scientist, questing after truth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long search for something that is difficult to find:",
        "examples": [
          "a quest for the meaning of life"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "questionable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not certain, or wrong in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "It is questionable whether this goal can be achieved.",
          "Much of late-night television is of questionable value/taste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not certain, or probably wrong in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] It is questionable whether that investment will pay off.",
          "His comments were in questionable taste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "uncertain or not likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's future looked questionable.",
          "It is questionable whether they will get sales moving sufficiently fast to satisfy growth-hungry investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is questionable may not be true or accurate, or could be doubted:",
        "examples": [
          "We are concerned the Bank is being asked to make rate decisions on questionable data.",
          "questionable evidence",
          "Some countries have banned advertising of nutritionally questionable food to children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "probably not good or honest:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accused of questionable accounting practices.",
          "Selling loans to people with questionable credit was a popular trend over the past few years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "questioned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask a person about something, especially officially:",
        "examples": [
          "Several men were questioned by police yesterday about the burglary.",
          "68 percent of those questioned in the poll thought noise levels had increased."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express doubts about the value or truth of something:",
        "examples": [
          "question the wisdom of I questioned the wisdom of taking so many pills.",
          "[ + question word ] Results from a study questioned whether treatment with the drug really improved survival.",
          "She gave me a questioning look (= as if she wanted an answer from me)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "questioning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the situation in which the police ask someone questions about a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Three suspects were taken in by police for questioning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of someone's expression) expressing doubts about the value or truth of something; showing that you want an answer about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The men exchanged a questioning glance.",
          "\"Wouldn't you?\" Graham replied with a questioning look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not willing or not yet able to say what your gender identity or sexual orientation is :",
        "examples": [
          "This book is for all the children born non-binary, transgender, gender fluid, lesbian, gay, straight or questioning.",
          "They wrote an article about school avoidance among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning youths."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "questioningly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that expresses doubt about the value or truth of something, or that shows you want an answer from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He raised his eyebrows questioningly.",
          "When she looked questioningly at her husband, he shook his head to show he had nothing to say."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "questionnaire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a list of questions that several people are asked so that information can be collected about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Visitors to the country have been asked to fill in a detailed questionnaire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written list of questions that people are asked so that information can be collected",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of written questions used to collect information from a number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "fill in/fill out/complete a questionnaire All manufacturing companies registered as exporters were asked to complete a questionnaire about their exports.",
          "The study is based on the responses of 302 employers to an online questionnaire.",
          "a questionnaire about sth They will answer a short questionnaire about their connections to key businesses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "questions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sentence or phrase used to find out information:",
        "examples": [
          "ask someone a question The police asked me questions all day.",
          "answer a question Why won't you answer my question?",
          "that is a good question \"So where is the missing money?\" \"That's a good question.\" (= I don't know the answer.)",
          "question-and-answer session There will be a question-and-answer session (= a period when people can ask questions) at the end of the talk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an exam, a problem that tests a person's knowledge or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "answer/do a question Answer/Do as many questions as you can."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any matter that needs to be dealt with or considered:",
        "examples": [
          "raise the question of This raises the question of teacher pay.",
          "What are your views on the climate change question?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "doubt or confusion:",
        "examples": [
          "question about There's no question about (= it is certain) whose fault it is.",
          "open to question Whether children are reading fewer books is open to question (= there is some doubt about it).",
          "beyond question Her loyalty is beyond question (= there is no doubt about it).",
          "There's no question that he's guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or thing that is being discussed:",
        "examples": [
          "I stayed at home on the night in question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask a person about something, especially officially:",
        "examples": [
          "Several men were questioned by police yesterday about the burglary.",
          "68 percent of those questioned in the poll thought noise levels had increased."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express doubts about the value or truth of something:",
        "examples": [
          "question the wisdom of I questioned the wisdom of taking so many pills.",
          "[ + question word ] Results from a study questioned whether treatment with the drug really improved survival.",
          "She gave me a questioning look (= as if she wanted an answer from me)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or words used to find out information:",
        "examples": [
          "May I ask you a personal question?",
          "Our help line will answer your questions about patient care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a matter to be dealt with or discussed, or a problem to be solved:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Your article raises the question of human rights.",
          "[ C ] It’s simply a question of getting your priorities straight.",
          "[ C ] The question is, are they telling the truth?",
          "[ U ] I was at home on the night in question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In an exam, a question is a problem that tests a person’s knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Answer as many questions as you can."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "doubt or uncertainty:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s competent – there’s no question about that.",
          "Her loyalty is beyond question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a word or words to find out information:",
        "examples": [
          "Mom’s always questioning me about my friends.",
          "The police questioned several men about the burglary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you question something, you express doubt or uncertainty about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] The book questions whether people today are better off than their parents were."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sentence or phrase that asks for information:",
        "examples": [
          "ask (sb) a question Can I ask a question, Gail?",
          "answer a question Not one assistant correctly answered all the questions they were asked.",
          "have a question Does anybody have any questions?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "We return to the question of whether pay for performance really motivates employees.",
          "One very difficult question is how to charge market prices for energy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of doubt about something:",
        "examples": [
          "There is some question as to what is the best strategy.",
          "The ethics of some of his business deals are open to question.",
          "raise questions about sth His evidence raised questions about the credibility of a key eyewitness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express doubt about something:",
        "examples": [
          "If somebody calls something into question, then let's stop and review it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people feel doubt about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The chief executive's popularity has sunk to levels that bring his legitimacy into question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "that is being discussed:",
        "examples": [
          "For shareholders of the company in question the idea of a takeover must be appealing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is in question, no-one knows what is going to happen to it:",
        "examples": [
          "The automaker's future remains in question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is out of the question, it definitely will not or cannot happen:",
        "examples": [
          "A pay rise is out of the question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone questions about something:",
        "examples": [
          "He does not know why authorities decided to question him.",
          "question sb about/on sth Employers are not legally allowed to question job candidates about their plans to have children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express doubts about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Increasingly, the return on huge software investments made to improve efficiency was being questioned."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "queue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line of people, usually standing or in cars, waiting for something, or a lot of people who want something:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you in the queue for tickets?",
          "There was a long queue of traffic stretching down the road.",
          "If you want tickets you'll have to join the queue.",
          "disapproving It makes me mad when someone jumps the queue (= goes straight to the front).",
          "There's a queue of companies wanting to sell the product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of pieces of data, files to be printed, calls, etc. that are waiting to be dealt with by a computer, telephone system, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I turned the printer off and cleared the print queue.",
          "If the printer queue is blocked, a user can clear their own documents from the queue, but not anybody else's.",
          "With the new system, the calls will stack up in a queue, rather than callers being forced to call back because they keep getting a busy signal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wait in a line of people, often to buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "Dozens of people were queueing up to get tickets.",
          "We had to queue for three hours to get in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want very much to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] There are thousands of young women queueing up to be models.",
          "It is one of several big German companies queueing for a listing on the New York Stock Exchange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange pieces of data, files to be printed, calls, etc. in a series so they can be dealt with one after the other by a computer, telephone system, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "If more than the maximum number of print jobs are submitted at the same time, the software queues the excess jobs.",
          "During peak periods calls can be queued rather than callers hearing a busy tone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of people or things waiting for something:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a long queue for tickets at the theater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of people who are waiting for something:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a huge queue of people stretching down the road from the bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of people who want to do or have something:",
        "examples": [
          "Rarely does a company that is suffering from such mismanagement attract a queue of eager buyers.",
          "She would not be a preferential creditor and would have to join the queue of other creditors.",
          "be at the front/back of the queue It's public-sector workers who are always at the back of the queue when pay rises are being handed out.",
          "be the first/last in the queue Fortunately, they were first in the queue of creditors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of jobs that a computer has to do:",
        "examples": [
          "a print queue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of people who are waiting to speak to someone on the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "Please hold, you are in a queue and your call will be answered as soon as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join a line of people who are waiting for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Private investors would regularly queue outside their banks in order to rush their application forms in before the deadline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join a number of people who are waiting for or to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Competitors queue up to steal clients and key employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange tasks in order:",
        "examples": [
          "The server will not allow me to queue print jobs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "queues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line of people, usually standing or in cars, waiting for something, or a lot of people who want something:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you in the queue for tickets?",
          "There was a long queue of traffic stretching down the road.",
          "If you want tickets you'll have to join the queue.",
          "disapproving It makes me mad when someone jumps the queue (= goes straight to the front).",
          "There's a queue of companies wanting to sell the product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of pieces of data, files to be printed, calls, etc. that are waiting to be dealt with by a computer, telephone system, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I turned the printer off and cleared the print queue.",
          "If the printer queue is blocked, a user can clear their own documents from the queue, but not anybody else's.",
          "With the new system, the calls will stack up in a queue, rather than callers being forced to call back because they keep getting a busy signal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wait in a line of people, often to buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "Dozens of people were queueing up to get tickets.",
          "We had to queue for three hours to get in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want very much to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] There are thousands of young women queueing up to be models.",
          "It is one of several big German companies queueing for a listing on the New York Stock Exchange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange pieces of data, files to be printed, calls, etc. in a series so they can be dealt with one after the other by a computer, telephone system, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "If more than the maximum number of print jobs are submitted at the same time, the software queues the excess jobs.",
          "During peak periods calls can be queued rather than callers hearing a busy tone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of people or things waiting for something:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a long queue for tickets at the theater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of people who are waiting for something:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a huge queue of people stretching down the road from the bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of people who want to do or have something:",
        "examples": [
          "Rarely does a company that is suffering from such mismanagement attract a queue of eager buyers.",
          "She would not be a preferential creditor and would have to join the queue of other creditors.",
          "be at the front/back of the queue It's public-sector workers who are always at the back of the queue when pay rises are being handed out.",
          "be the first/last in the queue Fortunately, they were first in the queue of creditors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of jobs that a computer has to do:",
        "examples": [
          "a print queue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of people who are waiting to speak to someone on the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "Please hold, you are in a queue and your call will be answered as soon as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join a line of people who are waiting for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Private investors would regularly queue outside their banks in order to rush their application forms in before the deadline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join a number of people who are waiting for or to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Competitors queue up to steal clients and key employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange tasks in order:",
        "examples": [
          "The server will not allow me to queue print jobs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quiche": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an open pastry case, filled with a mixture of eggs, cream, and other savoury (= not sweet) foods, that is baked and eaten hot or cold:",
        "examples": [
          "asparagus/broccoli quiche"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an open pastry filled with a mixture of eggs, cheese, and other foods:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a spinach quiche"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or done with great speed, or lasting only a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a quick journey.",
          "I had a quick coffee and left the house.",
          "I only had time for a quick glance at the paper this morning.",
          "He scored three goals in quick succession (= one after the other in a short time).",
          "Could I have a quick word (= speak to you for a short time)?",
          "Quick as lightning (= very quickly), he snatched the book and ran out of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "doing something fast:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to catch him but he was too quick for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something fast, sometimes too fast:",
        "examples": [
          "She was quick to point out that it wasn't her fault."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who is clever and understands or notices things quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "She was quick at understanding what we wanted her to do.",
          "He has a quick mind.",
          "Donna's quick thinking (= ability to solve problems with speed) averted what could have been a disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is able to learn things quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a quick study and easily grasps all the details of a discussion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "produced or done quickly and therefore not perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "The original solution was admittedly quick and dirty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for telling someone to do something quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Quick! Close the door before the cat comes in!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "We bought it quick, before someone else could."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of flesh under your nails:",
        "examples": [
          "He's bitten his nails to the quick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done, happening, or moving fast; lasting only a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "She cast a quick glance in the mirror.",
          "You’re back already – that was quick!",
          "He made a quick profit.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] John was quick to point out the error."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quickens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become quicker, or to make something become quicker:",
        "examples": [
          "This is music that will make your pulse quicken.",
          "We'll have to quicken the pace if we want to keep up with him.",
          "literary Peter walked in the room and her heart quickened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a feeling or quality quickens, it becomes more active, or to make a feeling or quality do this:",
        "examples": [
          "His interest quickened when he saw her.",
          "War quickens our awareness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make faster or more active:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] His pulse quickened when he saw her.",
          "[ T ] Computers have quickened the pace of communications."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quicker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or done with great speed, or lasting only a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a quick journey.",
          "I had a quick coffee and left the house.",
          "I only had time for a quick glance at the paper this morning.",
          "He scored three goals in quick succession (= one after the other in a short time).",
          "Could I have a quick word (= speak to you for a short time)?",
          "Quick as lightning (= very quickly), he snatched the book and ran out of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "doing something fast:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to catch him but he was too quick for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something fast, sometimes too fast:",
        "examples": [
          "She was quick to point out that it wasn't her fault."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who is clever and understands or notices things quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "She was quick at understanding what we wanted her to do.",
          "He has a quick mind.",
          "Donna's quick thinking (= ability to solve problems with speed) averted what could have been a disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is able to learn things quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a quick study and easily grasps all the details of a discussion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "produced or done quickly and therefore not perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "The original solution was admittedly quick and dirty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for telling someone to do something quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Quick! Close the door before the cat comes in!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "We bought it quick, before someone else could."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of flesh under your nails:",
        "examples": [
          "He's bitten his nails to the quick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done, happening, or moving fast; lasting only a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "She cast a quick glance in the mirror.",
          "You’re back already – that was quick!",
          "He made a quick profit.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] John was quick to point out the error."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quickest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or done with great speed, or lasting only a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a quick journey.",
          "I had a quick coffee and left the house.",
          "I only had time for a quick glance at the paper this morning.",
          "He scored three goals in quick succession (= one after the other in a short time).",
          "Could I have a quick word (= speak to you for a short time)?",
          "Quick as lightning (= very quickly), he snatched the book and ran out of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "doing something fast:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to catch him but he was too quick for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something fast, sometimes too fast:",
        "examples": [
          "She was quick to point out that it wasn't her fault."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who is clever and understands or notices things quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "She was quick at understanding what we wanted her to do.",
          "He has a quick mind.",
          "Donna's quick thinking (= ability to solve problems with speed) averted what could have been a disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is able to learn things quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a quick study and easily grasps all the details of a discussion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "produced or done quickly and therefore not perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "The original solution was admittedly quick and dirty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for telling someone to do something quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Quick! Close the door before the cat comes in!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "We bought it quick, before someone else could."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of flesh under your nails:",
        "examples": [
          "He's bitten his nails to the quick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done, happening, or moving fast; lasting only a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "She cast a quick glance in the mirror.",
          "You’re back already – that was quick!",
          "He made a quick profit.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] John was quick to point out the error."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quickie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something done or had quickly, especially sex or an alcoholic drink:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's just have a quickie.",
          "a quickie divorce"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quickly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "at a fast speed:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll have to walk quickly to get there on time.",
          "Quickly now, you two, daddy's waiting in the car!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "after only a very short time:",
        "examples": [
          "He replied very quickly.",
          "He quickly realized that she wasn't telling the truth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quickness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being fast:",
        "examples": [
          "the quickness of his movements",
          "her quickness to understand"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quicksand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "deep wet sand that sucks in anyone trying to walk across it, or an area of sand like this:",
        "examples": [
          "It took 50 rescuers two hours to free a runner who got stuck in quicksand.",
          "Surveys had failed to reveal stretches of quicksand and deep clay.",
          "The bay has some of the world's most dangerous quicksands ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation, especially one that is unpleasant to deal with, that is very difficult for someone to get out of:",
        "examples": [
          "The country had managed to extract itself from the quicksand at last.",
          "I seemed to be floundering deeper and deeper into the most lethal of social quicksands ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of wet sand into which people and objects can sink",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "quid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pound:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you lend me 20 quid (= £20), mate?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one pound in British money:",
        "examples": [
          "I make about fifteen quid an hour.",
          "The tax benefits mean you are only paying 40p for a quid's worth of shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to save or make a lot of money from something:",
        "examples": [
          "Select the most appropriate gas and electricity suppliers and you could be quids in.",
          "You'll be quids in if the market takes off now."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quiet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making very little noise:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke in a quiet voice so as not to wake him.",
          "It's so quiet without the kids here.",
          "Please be quiet (= stop talking)!",
          "Could you keep quiet while I'm on the phone, please?",
          "She was as quiet as a mouse (= very quiet). I didn't even know she'd come in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having little activity or excitement and few people:",
        "examples": [
          "a quiet, peaceful little village",
          "It was a quiet wedding, with just a few friends and relations.",
          "Business is quiet during the holidays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A quiet person is one who does not talk much:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a quiet, almost taciturn, young man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to stop other people from finding out about a fact:",
        "examples": [
          "keep quiet about Davies kept quiet about the amount of money being spent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being silent:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's have some quiet!",
          "I go camping for some peace and quiet (= absence of activity and excitement)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause someone to) become calmer or less noisy:",
        "examples": [
          "The barking dogs quieted when they recognized me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making very little or no noise:",
        "examples": [
          "Our new dishwasher is very quiet.",
          "Be quiet (= Stop making noise)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A quiet person is one who does not talk much:",
        "examples": [
          "a shy, quiet child"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without much activity or many people:",
        "examples": [
          "a quiet neighborhood",
          "a quiet candlelit dinner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being silent:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s have some quiet in here!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the absence of activity and excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "After a hard day at work, all she wanted was some peace and quiet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or cause to become calmer or less noisy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He quieted the crowd by raising his hand.",
          "[ I ] After a great deal of crying, the baby quieted down.",
          "[ M ] I tried to quiet him down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if business is quiet, there is not much activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The foreign exchange markets were relatively quiet.",
          "The FTSE 100 fell 23 to 4719.4 as traders braced themselves for a quiet period due to today's US Thanksgiving holiday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quieter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making very little noise:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke in a quiet voice so as not to wake him.",
          "It's so quiet without the kids here.",
          "Please be quiet (= stop talking)!",
          "Could you keep quiet while I'm on the phone, please?",
          "She was as quiet as a mouse (= very quiet). I didn't even know she'd come in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having little activity or excitement and few people:",
        "examples": [
          "a quiet, peaceful little village",
          "It was a quiet wedding, with just a few friends and relations.",
          "Business is quiet during the holidays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A quiet person is one who does not talk much:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a quiet, almost taciturn, young man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to stop other people from finding out about a fact:",
        "examples": [
          "keep quiet about Davies kept quiet about the amount of money being spent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being silent:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's have some quiet!",
          "I go camping for some peace and quiet (= absence of activity and excitement)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause someone to) become calmer or less noisy:",
        "examples": [
          "The barking dogs quieted when they recognized me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making very little or no noise:",
        "examples": [
          "Our new dishwasher is very quiet.",
          "Be quiet (= Stop making noise)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A quiet person is one who does not talk much:",
        "examples": [
          "a shy, quiet child"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without much activity or many people:",
        "examples": [
          "a quiet neighborhood",
          "a quiet candlelit dinner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being silent:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s have some quiet in here!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the absence of activity and excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "After a hard day at work, all she wanted was some peace and quiet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or cause to become calmer or less noisy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He quieted the crowd by raising his hand.",
          "[ I ] After a great deal of crying, the baby quieted down.",
          "[ M ] I tried to quiet him down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if business is quiet, there is not much activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The foreign exchange markets were relatively quiet.",
          "The FTSE 100 fell 23 to 4719.4 as traders braced themselves for a quiet period due to today's US Thanksgiving holiday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quieting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making very little noise:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke in a quiet voice so as not to wake him.",
          "It's so quiet without the kids here.",
          "Please be quiet (= stop talking)!",
          "Could you keep quiet while I'm on the phone, please?",
          "She was as quiet as a mouse (= very quiet). I didn't even know she'd come in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having little activity or excitement and few people:",
        "examples": [
          "a quiet, peaceful little village",
          "It was a quiet wedding, with just a few friends and relations.",
          "Business is quiet during the holidays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A quiet person is one who does not talk much:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a quiet, almost taciturn, young man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to stop other people from finding out about a fact:",
        "examples": [
          "keep quiet about Davies kept quiet about the amount of money being spent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being silent:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's have some quiet!",
          "I go camping for some peace and quiet (= absence of activity and excitement)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause someone to) become calmer or less noisy:",
        "examples": [
          "The barking dogs quieted when they recognized me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making very little or no noise:",
        "examples": [
          "Our new dishwasher is very quiet.",
          "Be quiet (= Stop making noise)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A quiet person is one who does not talk much:",
        "examples": [
          "a shy, quiet child"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without much activity or many people:",
        "examples": [
          "a quiet neighborhood",
          "a quiet candlelit dinner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being silent:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s have some quiet in here!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the absence of activity and excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "After a hard day at work, all she wanted was some peace and quiet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or cause to become calmer or less noisy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He quieted the crowd by raising his hand.",
          "[ I ] After a great deal of crying, the baby quieted down.",
          "[ M ] I tried to quiet him down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if business is quiet, there is not much activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The foreign exchange markets were relatively quiet.",
          "The FTSE 100 fell 23 to 4719.4 as traders braced themselves for a quiet period due to today's US Thanksgiving holiday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quietly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without making much noise:",
        "examples": [
          "I slipped quietly out of the back door.",
          "He is a quietly spoken, thoughtful man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not obvious to other people because you do not say much:",
        "examples": [
          "He is quietly confident that there will be no problems this time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without making much noise:",
        "examples": [
          "\"It’s time,\" he said quietly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without attracting attention:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline quietly increased fares by 10 percent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quiets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making very little noise:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke in a quiet voice so as not to wake him.",
          "It's so quiet without the kids here.",
          "Please be quiet (= stop talking)!",
          "Could you keep quiet while I'm on the phone, please?",
          "She was as quiet as a mouse (= very quiet). I didn't even know she'd come in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having little activity or excitement and few people:",
        "examples": [
          "a quiet, peaceful little village",
          "It was a quiet wedding, with just a few friends and relations.",
          "Business is quiet during the holidays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A quiet person is one who does not talk much:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a quiet, almost taciturn, young man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to stop other people from finding out about a fact:",
        "examples": [
          "keep quiet about Davies kept quiet about the amount of money being spent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being silent:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's have some quiet!",
          "I go camping for some peace and quiet (= absence of activity and excitement)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause someone to) become calmer or less noisy:",
        "examples": [
          "The barking dogs quieted when they recognized me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making very little or no noise:",
        "examples": [
          "Our new dishwasher is very quiet.",
          "Be quiet (= Stop making noise)!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A quiet person is one who does not talk much:",
        "examples": [
          "a shy, quiet child"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without much activity or many people:",
        "examples": [
          "a quiet neighborhood",
          "a quiet candlelit dinner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being silent:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s have some quiet in here!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the absence of activity and excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "After a hard day at work, all she wanted was some peace and quiet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or cause to become calmer or less noisy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He quieted the crowd by raising his hand.",
          "[ I ] After a great deal of crying, the baby quieted down.",
          "[ M ] I tried to quiet him down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if business is quiet, there is not much activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The foreign exchange markets were relatively quiet.",
          "The FTSE 100 fell 23 to 4719.4 as traders braced themselves for a quiet period due to today's US Thanksgiving holiday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the long sharp pointed hairs on the body of a porcupine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pen made from a bird's feather, used in the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, sharp point on a porcupine, or a large feather with the end cut to a sharp point that was used, esp. in the past, as a pen",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "quills": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the long sharp pointed hairs on the body of a porcupine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pen made from a bird's feather, used in the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, sharp point on a porcupine, or a large feather with the end cut to a sharp point that was used, esp. in the past, as a pen",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "quintet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of five people who play musical instruments or sing as a group",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of five people, things, or events:",
        "examples": [
          "quintet of It's a thoroughly engaging story with a quintet of compelling characters.",
          "This image is part of the quintet of pictures of buldings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a basketball team, especially the five players who are on court together at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "On a team that relied heavily on its starters, all five of their primary quintet played an integral role."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music written for five people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of five people who sing or play musical instruments together, or a piece of music written for five people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "quirks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unusual habit or part of someone's personality, or something that is strange and unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to get used to other people's quirks and foibles.",
          "There is a quirk in the rules that allows you to invest money without paying tax.",
          "By some strange quirk/By an odd quirk of fate (= unexpectedly), we ended up on the same train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unusual habit or type of behavior, or something that is strange and unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "a personality quirk",
          "It’s just one of the quirks of living there."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quirky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unusual in an attractive and interesting way:",
        "examples": [
          "He was tall and had a quirky, off-beat sense of humour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop doing something or leave a job or a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you quit your job if you inherited lots of money?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I'm going to quit smoking.",
          "Quit wasting my time!",
          "Press Q to quit the program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a job or a place, or to stop doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Her assistant quit without an explanation.",
          "[ T ] I quit working to be at home with the kids.",
          "[ T ] Quit worrying about him – he’ll be fine!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave your job:",
        "examples": [
          "quit your job (as sth) Unable to drive, Lee was forced to quit his job.",
          "Mr. Turner quit his job as a loan officer to take up dairy farming.",
          "If she hates her job, why doesn't she quit?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a place or stop an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "He hates Britain and wants to quit for good.",
          "I would love to quit magazine work.",
          "quit doing sth As many as a third of producers have indicated that they intend to quit milking cows unless returns improve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close a program on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "If a window appears asking you whether to quit any open applications, click Continue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The two situations are quite different.",
          "The colours almost match but not quite.",
          "I enjoyed her new book though it's not quite as good as her last one.",
          "UK formal Are you quite sure you want to go?",
          "Quite honestly/frankly, the thought of it terrified me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express that you are not certain about something:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't quite know what to say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show agreement with someone's opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "\"You'd think he could spare some money - he's not exactly poor.\" \"Quite.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize the degree or amount of something, or to say that someone or something is impressive, interesting, or unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "They have been working on this for quite some time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for emphasis:",
        "examples": [
          "It was quite the worst dinner I have ever had."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a little or a lot but not completely:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm quite tired but I can certainly walk a little further.",
          "There was quite a lot of traffic today but yesterday was even busier.",
          "It was quite a difficult job.",
          "He's quite attractive but not what I'd call gorgeous.",
          "It would be quite a nuisance to write to everyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to a large degree:",
        "examples": [
          "School is quite different from what it once was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Quite a is used before some nouns to emphasize the large number, amount, or size of the subject referred to:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve had quite a lot of rain this year.",
          "There were quite a few (= a lot) of people waiting in line.",
          "She had quite a bit (= a lot) to say to him when he finally showed up.",
          "I hadn’t seen Rebecca in quite a while (= for a long time)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "Quite frankly, the thought of performing terrifies me.",
          "I’m not quite done yet.",
          "I’m not quite sure I understand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "really or truly:",
        "examples": [
          "Winning this contest was quite an accomplishment.",
          "It was quite a remarkable speech."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not owe money to someone or to each other now:",
        "examples": [
          "I paid for the tickets and you bought dinner so we're quits, I reckon.",
          "Am I quits with you now?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quitter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives up easily instead of finishing something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm no quitter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quitters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives up easily instead of finishing something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm no quitter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quitting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "quiver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shake slightly, often because of strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "Lennie's bottom lip quivered and tears started in his eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin container for carrying arrows",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight shake, often because of strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "The opening bars of the music sent a quiver of excitement through the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shake slightly; tremble:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog quivered with fear."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quivering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shake slightly, often because of strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "Lennie's bottom lip quivered and tears started in his eyes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quivers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shake slightly, often because of strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "Lennie's bottom lip quivered and tears started in his eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin container for carrying arrows",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight shake, often because of strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "The opening bars of the music sent a quiver of excitement through the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shake slightly; tremble:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog quivered with fear."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quiz": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game or competition in which you answer questions:",
        "examples": [
          "a history/sport, etc. quiz",
          "There are so many inane television quiz shows.",
          "UK A lot of pubs have quiz nights once or twice a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, informal test:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a pop (= surprise) quiz in history at school today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone questions about something:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent an hour being quizzed by journalists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, informal test:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a history quiz today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quizzes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "quota": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fixed, limited amount or number that is officially allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "The country now has a quota on immigration.",
          "figurative The class contains the usual quota (= number) of troublemakers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number, amount, or share that is officially allowed or necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "A bill before Congress would impose import quotas that could save 3700 jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed limit on the amount of something that someone is allowed to have or is expected to do:",
        "examples": [
          "an annual/monthly/daily quota The annual quota of 140,000 green cards is far lower than the demand.",
          "impose/introduce/set a quota This fiscal year, Congress set a quota of 65,000 visas.",
          "fill/meet/reach a quota Under the plan, private companies are legally required to fill a 3% quota with young employees.",
          "lift/reduce/raise a quota Many agricultural quotas will be lifted.",
          "production quotas"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quotable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Quotable words are suitable for being quoted (= repeated by someone else):",
        "examples": [
          "highly quotable She became a familiar figure, thanks in part to her highly quotable comments on a range of issues.",
          "This film is filled with famous quotable lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A quotable person says a lot of things that are worth quoting (= repeating):",
        "examples": [
          "eminently quotable He was eminently quotable and popular with journalists.",
          "She is one of the sport's all-time greatest and most quotable players."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quotas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fixed, limited amount or number that is officially allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "The country now has a quota on immigration.",
          "figurative The class contains the usual quota (= number) of troublemakers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number, amount, or share that is officially allowed or necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "A bill before Congress would impose import quotas that could save 3700 jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed limit on the amount of something that someone is allowed to have or is expected to do:",
        "examples": [
          "an annual/monthly/daily quota The annual quota of 140,000 green cards is far lower than the demand.",
          "impose/introduce/set a quota This fiscal year, Congress set a quota of 65,000 visas.",
          "fill/meet/reach a quota Under the plan, private companies are legally required to fill a 3% quota with young employees.",
          "lift/reduce/raise a quota Many agricultural quotas will be lifted.",
          "production quotas"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quote": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to repeat the words that someone else has said or written:",
        "examples": [
          "quote from He's always quoting from the Bible.",
          "be quoted as saying \"If they're flexible, we're flexible\", the official was quoted as saying.",
          "to quote She worked, to quote her daughter, \"as if there were no tomorrow\".",
          "quote someone on something Can I quote you on that (= can I repeat to other people what you have just said)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you quote a fact or example, you refer to it in order to add emphasis to what you are saying:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] Quote me one organization that doesn't have some bad managers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a price, especially one that will be charged for doing a piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "The architect has quoted £90,000 to build a patio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the price that a person or company says they will charge to do a piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone a quote I asked several companies to give me a quote for the building work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the symbols “ ” or ‘ ’ that are put around a word or phrase to show that someone else has written or said it:",
        "examples": [
          "in quotes Put the title of the article in quotes.",
          "You need to put the phrase in quotes when you search for it.",
          "You need to make sure that any quotes in your document are coded properly.",
          "To insert an acute accent, press and hold Ctrl, tap the single quote key, release Ctrl and type the letter.",
          "You can nest quotes inside of each other by alternating between single quotes and double quotes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat words that someone else has said or written:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She quoted him as saying he couldn’t care less.",
          "[ I ] He illustrated by quoting from Winston Churchill’s speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you quote a fact or example, you refer to it to provide proof of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The judge quoted several cases to support his opinion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "You say quote or quote, unquote to show you are repeating the words of someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "He hailed the performance as, quote, an extraordinary achievement.",
          "She moved to New York City knowing that that's where she had to live to, quote, unquote, make it in the music world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state a price or amount that something will cost:",
        "examples": [
          "The roofer quoted $3000 to fix the roof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell a customer how much a job, service, or product will cost:",
        "examples": [
          "quote sb sth A law firm in Washington D.C. quoted me a fee of $25,000 to get the paperwork done.",
          "quote for sth Some insurers will even decline to quote for new business if the home is in a risky area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give the current price of a company's shares or of a currency:",
        "examples": [
          "The old system allows market makers to quote prices at which they will buy and sell large blocks of shares through all conditions.",
          "quote sth at $1.50/£2.25/75p, etc. The British pound was quoted at $1.5117, down from $1.5135 in New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record a company's name on a stock exchange so that its shares can be traded there:",
        "examples": [
          "quote sth on sth The Footsie is an average of the share prices of the biggest 100 companies quoted on the stock market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement of how much a job, service, or product will cost:",
        "examples": [
          "Most quotes are valid for a month.",
          "If you already have a UK medical policy, ask for a quote for offshore cover.",
          "a quote for (doing) sth The quotes for the building work varied from $15,000 to $70,000."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quoted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat the words that someone else has said or written:",
        "examples": [
          "quote from He's always quoting from the Bible.",
          "be quoted as saying \"If they're flexible, we're flexible\", the official was quoted as saying.",
          "to quote She worked, to quote her daughter, \"as if there were no tomorrow\".",
          "quote someone on something Can I quote you on that (= can I repeat to other people what you have just said)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you quote a fact or example, you refer to it in order to add emphasis to what you are saying:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] Quote me one organization that doesn't have some bad managers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a price, especially one that will be charged for doing a piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "The architect has quoted £90,000 to build a patio."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quotes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a phrase or short piece of writing taken from a longer work of literature, poetry, etc. or what someone else has said:",
        "examples": [
          "At the beginning of the book there's a quotation from Abraham Lincoln."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the price that a person or company says they will charge to do a piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "We decided to go with the lowest quotation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that a company's shares are being traded on a particular stock market:",
        "examples": [
          "Changes in the listing rules have reduced the advantage of obtaining a quotation on this stock market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of words from a book, play, speech, etc., that are repeated by someone who did not write them:",
        "examples": [
          "A quotation from Shakespeare prefaces the novel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the price that a person says they will charge:",
        "examples": [
          "He called back to say the price quotes were \"not accurate.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement of how much a job, service, or product will cost:",
        "examples": [
          "a quotation for sth You can request a quotation for professional indemnity insurance online.",
          "get/give sb/ask for a quotation Get at least three quotations for the work.",
          "Written quotations are available on request."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the price of a company's shares on a stock market at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "In a few years, trading securities will be digital and people will be able instantly to get stock-price quotations.",
          "By publishing quotations, the market maker raises the profile of the security."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company's shares have a quotation on a particular stock market, they are being traded on it:",
        "examples": [
          "A quotation on the London market is a logical next step.",
          "In 2005 the company withdrew its shares from public quotation ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quoting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat the words that someone else has said or written:",
        "examples": [
          "quote from He's always quoting from the Bible.",
          "be quoted as saying \"If they're flexible, we're flexible\", the official was quoted as saying.",
          "to quote She worked, to quote her daughter, \"as if there were no tomorrow\".",
          "quote someone on something Can I quote you on that (= can I repeat to other people what you have just said)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you quote a fact or example, you refer to it in order to add emphasis to what you are saying:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] Quote me one organization that doesn't have some bad managers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a price, especially one that will be charged for doing a piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "The architect has quoted £90,000 to build a patio."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "quran": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the Koran",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "r": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the 18th letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "R Thames"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Rex (= king) or Regina (= queen), used after the name of a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "Elizabeth R"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "He's an RAF (= Royal Air Force) officer.",
          "RSPH, the Royal Society for Public Health"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "R eye: 3.20/L eye: 3.25"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "symbol for reproduction number: the average number of people that one person with a particular disease infects:",
        "examples": [
          "An R of less than 1 means that the virus will eventually die out.",
          "R was estimated to be 1.46 for H1N1 in 2009.",
          "The key R rate of measuring COVID-19 spread rose owing to care home infections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the 18th letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for restricted",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ra": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for radial artery: the artery (= large blood vessel) that goes from below the elbow to the palm of the hand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for right atrium: the right upper chamber (= space) of the heart",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rabbi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a religious leader and teacher in the Jewish religion:",
        "examples": [
          "Rabbi Jonathan Sacks",
          "[ as form of address ] Good morning, Rabbi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the title of) a Jewish religious leader or a teacher of Jewish law",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rabbis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a religious leader and teacher in the Jewish religion:",
        "examples": [
          "Rabbi Jonathan Sacks",
          "[ as form of address ] Good morning, Rabbi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the title of) a Jewish religious leader or a teacher of Jewish law",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rabbit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small animal with long ears and large front teeth that moves by jumping on its long back legs, or the meat of this animal eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "a pet rabbit",
          "rabbit stew"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small animal with long ears and a short tail, that lives in holes in the ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rabbits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small animal with long ears and large front teeth that moves by jumping on its long back legs, or the meat of this animal eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "a pet rabbit",
          "rabbit stew"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small animal with long ears and a short tail, that lives in holes in the ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rabble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, noisy, uncontrolled group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The defeated army returned home as a demoralized rabble.",
          "He views his opponents as a mindless rabble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people of a low social position:",
        "examples": [
          "Her speech stirred the emotions of the rabble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mass of people who are ordinary, unimportant, and poor, and sometimes threatening",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rabid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suffering from rabies:",
        "examples": [
          "a rabid dog"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having and expressing extreme and unreasonable feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "The attack is believed to have been carried out by a group of rabid anti-semites.",
          "Even the most rabid football fans probably wouldn't know this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having rabies (= serious disease of the nervous system)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is described as rabid is extremely enthusiastic or has extreme feelings or opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "rabid fans of baseball",
          "rabid anticommunists"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rabies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious disease of the nervous system that can cause death. Rabies can be passed on to humans by other animals:",
        "examples": [
          "Dogs, cats, foxes, and bats can all carry rabies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disease of the nervous system of animals that can be spread to humans, usually by a bite of an infected animal, and that causes death if not treated quickly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "raccoon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small North American animal with black marks on its face and a long tail with black rings on it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a North American animal whose fur is mainly gray and brown, but black around the eyes, and with a thick tail",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "raccoons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small North American animal with black marks on its face and a long tail with black rings on it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a North American animal whose fur is mainly gray and brown, but black around the eyes, and with a thick tail",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "race": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a competition in which all the competitors try to be the fastest and to finish first:",
        "examples": [
          "win/lose a race Do you know who won/lost the race?",
          "have a race Let's have a swimming race.",
          "race to They're taking part in a race to the top of Mont Blanc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to be the first to do or to get something:",
        "examples": [
          "race for Kieran and Andrew are in a race for promotion.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Three newspapers are involved in a race to publish the story.",
          "enter the race Another candidate has now entered the presidential race (= the attempt to be elected as president).",
          "race against time/the clock Finishing this project by December is going to be a race against time/the clock (= an attempt to finish fast within a time limit)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of horse races in a particular place on one day:",
        "examples": [
          "a day at the races He often has a day at the races."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the main groups to which people are often considered to belong, based on physical characteristics that they are perceived to share such as skin colour, eye shape, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "People of many different races were living side by side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the idea that people can be divided into different groups based on physical characteristics that they are perceived to share such as skin colour, eye shape, etc., or the dividing of people in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Discrimination on grounds of race will not be tolerated.",
          "transcend race What they don't realize is that these issues transcend (= rise above) race. Anyone can be affected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who share the same language, history, characteristics, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The British are an island race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) compete in a race:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been racing for over ten years.",
          "race (against) I used to race (against) him when we were boys.",
          "He's racing three of his dogs on Saturday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or go fast:",
        "examples": [
          "He raced down the street.",
          "race someone to something The ambulance raced (= quickly took) the injured to a nearby hospital.",
          "race by The summer seems to have raced by (= passed very quickly).",
          "He raced the car engine (= made it work faster than it needed to) as he sat impatiently at the traffic lights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competition between people or animals to see who can get from the starting place to the finish before all the others:",
        "examples": [
          "a horse race",
          "She won the 100-meter race in 11.06 seconds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. A race is also an urgent effort:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It was a race against time to get the project finished by Friday’s deadline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A race is also a competition to be elected to a political position:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor of California plans to enter the presidential race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any social group into which humans can be divided according to perceived similarities in their physical characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Discrimination because of race is against the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete in a race or run a race with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] He’s been racing (cars) for over ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. To race is also to move fast or to happen quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The boys came racing across the playground.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Last summer seemed to race by."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) compete in a race:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been racing for over ten years.",
          "race (against) I used to race (against) him when we were boys.",
          "He's racing three of his dogs on Saturday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or go fast:",
        "examples": [
          "He raced down the street.",
          "race someone to something The ambulance raced (= quickly took) the injured to a nearby hospital.",
          "race by The summer seems to have raced by (= passed very quickly).",
          "He raced the car engine (= made it work faster than it needed to) as he sat impatiently at the traffic lights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "racehorse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a horse bred and trained for racing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a horse that is bred and trained for racing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "racer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that races",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal that competes in a race (= a competition to see who can finish first) or runs a race with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The average racer completed the race in 13 hours last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "racers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that races",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal that competes in a race (= a competition to see who can finish first) or runs a race with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The average racer completed the race in 13 hours last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "races": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of horse races in a particular place on one day:",
        "examples": [
          "a day at the races He often has a day at the races.",
          "Lots of people go to Newmarket for the races.",
          "He'll be at the races this weekend.",
          "They often come here for dinner after a day at the races.",
          "She was smiling because one of her horses had won at the races.",
          "She takes a lot of clients to the races for a day out.",
          "We're off to the races."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "racetrack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a path or road, usually circular and with a hard surface, on which runners, cars, bicycles, etc. race, or the area that includes this path and buildings around it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wide, usually circular, path with a grass surface, on which horses race, or the area that includes this path and buildings around it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually oval path on which esp. horses or cars compete",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "racial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "based on someone's perceived race, especially in a way that is unfair or harmful; or based on policies, behaviours, rules, etc. that result in unfair or harmful treatment of people because of their perceived race:",
        "examples": [
          "racial discrimination/prejudice",
          "The law has done little to prevent racial inequality.",
          "She accused another contestant of using a racial slur against her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening between people of different races:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a vision of a society living in racial harmony.",
          "We talk a lot about racial diversity and tolerance.",
          "At that time, racial tensions were rising, locally and throughout the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to race or to someone's perceived race:",
        "examples": [
          "They are members of a racial minority.",
          "Please state your name, age, marital status, and racial identity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or involving a particular race or different races:",
        "examples": [
          "racial discrimination/equality"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "racially": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is based on someone's perceived race, especially when this is unfair or harmful; or based on policies, behaviours, rules, etc. that result in unfair or harmful treatment of people because of their perceived race:",
        "examples": [
          "Racially motivated assaults have increased.",
          "He was sacked from the network for making racially insensitive comments on air.",
          "The study aimed to determine whether the police were making racially biased stops.",
          "She said her clients were victims of racially discriminatory practices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is connected with race or people of different races:",
        "examples": [
          "The neighbourhood has become more racially diverse in the last decade."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "racing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "competition in races:",
        "examples": [
          "I enjoy cycling, but I'm not interested in racing.",
          "I like watching horse/motor racing on television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "horse races",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of competing in a race (= a competition to see who can finish first) or running a race with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "thoroughbred/harness racing"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "racism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "policies, behaviours, rules, etc. that result in a continued unfair advantage to some people and unfair or harmful treatment of others based on race :",
        "examples": [
          "The authorities are taking steps to combat/fight/tackle racism in schools.",
          "The report made it plain that institutional racism (= racism in all parts of an organization) is deep-rooted in this country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "harmful or unfair things that people say, do, or think based on the belief that their own race makes them more intelligent, good, moral, etc. than people of other races :",
        "examples": [
          "The research found that half of the refugees had encountered racism since entering the country.",
          "She said that she had experienced some overt racism first-hand.",
          "He wanted to show what it felt like to be the subject of casual racism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the belief that some races are better than others, or the unfair treatment of someone because of his or her race",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "racist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes that their race makes them better, more intelligent, more moral, etc. than people of other races and who does or says unfair or harmful things as a result:",
        "examples": [
          "Two of the killers are known to be racists.",
          "She cannot understand how her husband could be branded a racist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming from or having the belief that people who belong to other races are not as good, intelligent, moral, etc. as people who belong to your own race :",
        "examples": [
          "He furiously denied being racist.",
          "They were the victims of a vicious racist attack.",
          "racist remarks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to policies, behaviours, rules, etc. that result in a continued unfair advantage to some people and unfair or harmful treatment of others based on race :",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the party's policies were deeply and fundamentally racist.",
          "The asylum and immigration laws in this country are racist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes that some races are better than others, or who acts unfairly to someone because of his or her race",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "racists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes that their race makes them better, more intelligent, more moral, etc. than people of other races and who does or says unfair or harmful things as a result:",
        "examples": [
          "Two of the killers are known to be racists.",
          "She cannot understand how her husband could be branded a racist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coming from or having the belief that people who belong to other races are not as good, intelligent, moral, etc. as people who belong to your own race :",
        "examples": [
          "He furiously denied being racist.",
          "They were the victims of a vicious racist attack.",
          "racist remarks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to policies, behaviours, rules, etc. that result in a continued unfair advantage to some people and unfair or harmful treatment of others based on race :",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the party's policies were deeply and fundamentally racist.",
          "The asylum and immigration laws in this country are racist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes that some races are better than others, or who acts unfairly to someone because of his or her race",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a frame or shelf, often formed of bars, that is used to hold things:",
        "examples": [
          "a vegetable rack",
          "a plate rack",
          "a luggage rack"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wooden or plastic triangle used to arrange the balls at the start of a game of billiards, pool, snooker, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a device to which people were tied that stretched their bodies by pulling their arms in one direction and their legs in the other direction, usually used as a way of forcing them to give information",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large piece of meat cut from the neck of a sheep or pig:",
        "examples": [
          "The butcher prepared a rack of pork.",
          "We're having rack of lamb for dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bar with tooth-like parts along one edge that fits into a pinion (= a wheel with tooth-like parts) allowing change between circular and straight-line movement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of decay:",
        "examples": [
          "go to rack and ruin The whole farm was going to rack and ruin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause physical or mental pain, or trouble, to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Even at the end, when cancer racked his body, he was calm and cheerful.",
          "The dog was already racked by/with the pains of old age.",
          "He was racked by/with doubts/guilt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a frame, often with bars or hooks, for holding or hanging things:",
        "examples": [
          "a bike rack",
          "a towel rack"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone great physical or mental pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Even near the end, when cancer racked his body, he remained hopeful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "racked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing or feeling the physical or mental pain, trouble, etc. mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "a pain-racked gesture",
          "a guilt-racked society"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "racket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object used for hitting the ball in various sports, consisting of a net fixed tightly to a round frame with a long handle:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis/squash/badminton racket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant loud continuous noise:",
        "examples": [
          "They were making such a racket outside that I couldn't get to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dishonest or illegal activity that makes money:",
        "examples": [
          "They were jailed for running a protection/prostitution racket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of making a large unfair profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Phone chat lines are a real racket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object consisting of a net fixed tightly to an oval frame with a long handle, used in various sports for hitting a ball:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis/squash racket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud, annoying noise:",
        "examples": [
          "Who’s making such a racket?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dishonest or illegal activity that makes money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal or dishonest way of making money:",
        "examples": [
          "He is alleged to have taken part in a racket involving bogus brokers who fleeced hundreds of investors in the US.",
          "a drugs racket"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "racketeering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making money from a dishonest or illegal activity:",
        "examples": [
          "They have been accused of racketeering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or practice of making money through dishonest or illegal activities:",
        "examples": [
          "He now faces 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy and racketeering charges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the practice of making money from organized illegal activities:",
        "examples": [
          "In June, the government indicted him on 16 counts of racketeering, bribery, fraud and obstruction of justice.",
          "They took part in racketeering activity which included money laundering, wire fraud, and mail fraud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rackets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object used for hitting the ball in various sports, consisting of a net fixed tightly to a round frame with a long handle:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis/squash/badminton racket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant loud continuous noise:",
        "examples": [
          "They were making such a racket outside that I couldn't get to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dishonest or illegal activity that makes money:",
        "examples": [
          "They were jailed for running a protection/prostitution racket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of making a large unfair profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Phone chat lines are a real racket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object consisting of a net fixed tightly to an oval frame with a long handle, used in various sports for hitting a ball:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis/squash racket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud, annoying noise:",
        "examples": [
          "Who’s making such a racket?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dishonest or illegal activity that makes money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal or dishonest way of making money:",
        "examples": [
          "He is alleged to have taken part in a racket involving bogus brokers who fleeced hundreds of investors in the US.",
          "a drugs racket"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "racking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very bad and very painful:",
        "examples": [
          "a racking cough/headache/toothache"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "racks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a frame or shelf, often formed of bars, that is used to hold things:",
        "examples": [
          "a vegetable rack",
          "a plate rack",
          "a luggage rack"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wooden or plastic triangle used to arrange the balls at the start of a game of billiards, pool, snooker, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a device to which people were tied that stretched their bodies by pulling their arms in one direction and their legs in the other direction, usually used as a way of forcing them to give information",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large piece of meat cut from the neck of a sheep or pig:",
        "examples": [
          "The butcher prepared a rack of pork.",
          "We're having rack of lamb for dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bar with tooth-like parts along one edge that fits into a pinion (= a wheel with tooth-like parts) allowing change between circular and straight-line movement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of decay:",
        "examples": [
          "go to rack and ruin The whole farm was going to rack and ruin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause physical or mental pain, or trouble, to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Even at the end, when cancer racked his body, he was calm and cheerful.",
          "The dog was already racked by/with the pains of old age.",
          "He was racked by/with doubts/guilt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a frame, often with bars or hooks, for holding or hanging things:",
        "examples": [
          "a bike rack",
          "a towel rack"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone great physical or mental pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Even near the end, when cancer racked his body, he remained hopeful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "racquetball": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played in an enclosed playing area between two or four people who use rackets to hit a small rubber ball against a wall:",
        "examples": [
          "They meet to play racquetball once a week.",
          "He challenged me to a game of racquetball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ball used in the game of racquetball:",
        "examples": [
          "I was hit in the face by a racquetball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played in an enclosed playing area between two or four people who use rackets to hit a small rubber ball against a wall",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "racy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "exciting and slightly shocking, especially because of relating to or suggesting sex:",
        "examples": [
          "a racy story",
          "a racy style",
          "a racy advertisement",
          "racy swimwear",
          "She is trying to create a racier image for herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing slight shock because sex is mentioned or suggested:",
        "examples": [
          "a racy story"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely exciting or good:",
        "examples": [
          "a rad new computer game"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "radar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system that uses radio waves to find the position of objects that cannot be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "Other vessels in the area show up on the ship's radar (screen)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device or system for finding the position or speed of objects, such as aircraft, that cannot be seen, by measuring the direction and timing of short radio waves that are sent out and reflect back from the objects",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is below or under the radar, people are not aware of it:",
        "examples": [
          "They were operating under the radar, selling their Web wares from some garage in Bakersfield.",
          "Many private treatment centres are slipping under the radar screen of the medical authorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that people do or do not know about something or that something is or is not important to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He dropped off the political radar for nearly two decades.",
          "Toy safety is definitely on consumers' radar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "radial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "spreading out from a central point:",
        "examples": [
          "a radial road system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the area around the central part of the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the radius (= the thicker of the two bones in the lower arm):",
        "examples": [
          "the radial artery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tyre that has strings inside the rubber that go across the edge of the wheel at an angle of 90° rather than along it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "radiance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happiness, beauty, or good health that you can see in someone's face:",
        "examples": [
          "He was struck by the radiance of her smile.",
          "The radiancy of the composition shone through, and the players were rewarded with a standing ovation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "light or heat that comes from something:",
        "examples": [
          "We basked in the radiance of the African sun.",
          "The radiancy of the golden sunshine dazzled their eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "warmth or heat or bright light:",
        "examples": [
          "We basked in the radiance of the afternoon sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of great happiness, hope, or beauty:",
        "examples": [
          "There was something about her eyes that went beyond radiance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "radiant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "obviously very happy, or very beautiful:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave a radiant smile when he heard her news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing heat or light:",
        "examples": [
          "a radiant heater",
          "the radiant heat of the sun"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing great happiness, hope, or beauty:",
        "examples": [
          "The bride looked radiant on her wedding day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sending out or possessing heat or light:",
        "examples": [
          "Plants absorb radiant energy from sunlight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "radiate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to produce heat and/or light, or (of heat or light) to be produced:",
        "examples": [
          "The planet Jupiter radiates twice as much heat from inside as it receives from the Sun.",
          "A single beam of light radiated from the lighthouse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show an emotion or quality, or (of an emotion or quality) to be shown or felt:",
        "examples": [
          "He was radiating joy and happiness.",
          "Enthusiasm was radiating from her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread out in all directions from a central point:",
        "examples": [
          "Flows of lava radiated out from the volcano's crater.",
          "Just before the breeding season, these birds radiate outwards to warmer climates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out heat or light, or (of heat or light) to be sent out:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The little stove radiated a surprising amount of heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express strongly an emotion or quality, or (of an emotion or quality) to be expressed strongly by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He simply radiates integrity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread out from a central point:",
        "examples": [
          "The major avenues of the city all radiate from this point."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "radiates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to produce heat and/or light, or (of heat or light) to be produced:",
        "examples": [
          "The planet Jupiter radiates twice as much heat from inside as it receives from the Sun.",
          "A single beam of light radiated from the lighthouse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show an emotion or quality, or (of an emotion or quality) to be shown or felt:",
        "examples": [
          "He was radiating joy and happiness.",
          "Enthusiasm was radiating from her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread out in all directions from a central point:",
        "examples": [
          "Flows of lava radiated out from the volcano's crater.",
          "Just before the breeding season, these birds radiate outwards to warmer climates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out heat or light, or (of heat or light) to be sent out:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The little stove radiated a surprising amount of heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express strongly an emotion or quality, or (of an emotion or quality) to be expressed strongly by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He simply radiates integrity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread out from a central point:",
        "examples": [
          "The major avenues of the city all radiate from this point."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "radiation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a form of energy that comes from a nuclear reaction and that can be very dangerous to health:",
        "examples": [
          "Many servicemen suffered radiation sickness after the early atomic tests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energy from heat or light that you cannot see:",
        "examples": [
          "microwave/ultraviolet/electromagnetic radiation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energy in the form of waves or particles (= any of the smallest pieces of matter that make up atoms):",
        "examples": [
          "Residents argued that electromagnetic radiation emitted by the radar towers might pose a health hazard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the sending out of) heat, light, or energy in waves:",
        "examples": [
          "solar radiation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "radiator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device, usually a container filled with water, that sends out heat, often as part of a heating or cooling system:",
        "examples": [
          "When we installed the central heating, we put a radiator in every room.",
          "My car engine overheated because the water had leaked out of the radiator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for heating rooms in buildings, consisting of a series of pipes through which steam or hot water passes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a motor vehicle, a radiator is a device for cooling the engine.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "radical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "believing or expressing the belief that there should be great or extreme social or political change:",
        "examples": [
          "He was known as a radical reformer/thinker/politician.",
          "These people have very radical views."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the most important parts of something or someone; complete or extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to make some radical changes to our operating procedures.",
          "I'm just having my hair trimmed - nothing radical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "aimed at removing all diseased tissue:",
        "examples": [
          "Cervical cancer may be cured with radical surgery when it is confined to the pelvis or regional lymph nodes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports great social and political change:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a radical all her life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "believing or expressing the belief that there should be great or extreme social, economic, or political change:",
        "examples": [
          "White’s political orientation was decidedly liberal, but hardly radical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing or being an example of great change; extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "During bad economic times, radical steps may be necessary to restore the confidence of the consumer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports great social, economic, or political change",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "radically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely or extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident radically changed the course of his life.",
          "Our approach is radically different to that of our competitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that supports or relates to the belief that there should be great or extreme social or political change:",
        "examples": [
          "Applegarth, a radically minded Liberal, was at the centre of all the political and industrial issues of the 1860s.",
          "We need to think more radically to solve these problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that removes all diseased tissue:",
        "examples": [
          "The lesion was radically removed.",
          "The study investigated women with radically treated stage I or early stage II breast cancer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "radicals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "believing or expressing the belief that there should be great or extreme social or political change:",
        "examples": [
          "He was known as a radical reformer/thinker/politician.",
          "These people have very radical views."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the most important parts of something or someone; complete or extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to make some radical changes to our operating procedures.",
          "I'm just having my hair trimmed - nothing radical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "aimed at removing all diseased tissue:",
        "examples": [
          "Cervical cancer may be cured with radical surgery when it is confined to the pelvis or regional lymph nodes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports great social and political change:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a radical all her life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "believing or expressing the belief that there should be great or extreme social, economic, or political change:",
        "examples": [
          "White’s political orientation was decidedly liberal, but hardly radical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing or being an example of great change; extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "During bad economic times, radical steps may be necessary to restore the confidence of the consumer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports great social, economic, or political change",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "radio": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of electronic equipment used for listening to radio broadcasts:",
        "examples": [
          "a car radio",
          "I switched on the radio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the programmes that you hear when you listen to the radio:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a good programme on the radio last night.",
          "I don't listen to radio much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system or work of broadcasting sound programmes for the public to listen to:",
        "examples": [
          "a local radio station",
          "She's got some kind of job in radio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of electronic equipment that can send and receive spoken messages or signals, or the messages or signals that are sent or received:",
        "examples": [
          "We sent a message over the radio/by radio.",
          "The children got radio-controlled toy cars for Christmas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a message to someone by radio:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll have to radio for more supplies.",
          "They radioed their base for help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for receiving, and sometimes broadcasting, sound messages, or the receiving or sending of sound messages:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I listen to the radio in the morning to get the weather report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Radio is also the work of broadcasting sound programs for the public to listen to.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Radio waves are the energy waves of a certain length that are used in radio broadcasts.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a message to someone by radio:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] They radioed (their base) for help."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "radioactive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or producing powerful and dangerous energy that comes from the breaking up of atoms:",
        "examples": [
          "Uranium is a radioactive material.",
          "radioactive waste"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considered extremely dangerous or harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "The deputies of great dictators often become radioactive by association.",
          "Why is this such a radioactive topic?",
          "The issue of race is radioactive for this administration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "possessing or producing energy from the breaking up of atoms, or resulting from the production of such energy:",
        "examples": [
          "radioactive waste"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "radioed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a message to someone by radio:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll have to radio for more supplies.",
          "They radioed their base for help."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "radiologist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who specializes in radiology",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor who specializes in the medical use of radiation, esp. X-rays",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "radiology": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of the medical use of radiation, especially X-rays",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of the medical use of radiation (= type of energy), esp. X-rays",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "radios": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of electronic equipment used for listening to radio broadcasts:",
        "examples": [
          "a car radio",
          "I switched on the radio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the programmes that you hear when you listen to the radio:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a good programme on the radio last night.",
          "I don't listen to radio much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system or work of broadcasting sound programmes for the public to listen to:",
        "examples": [
          "a local radio station",
          "She's got some kind of job in radio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of electronic equipment that can send and receive spoken messages or signals, or the messages or signals that are sent or received:",
        "examples": [
          "We sent a message over the radio/by radio.",
          "The children got radio-controlled toy cars for Christmas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a message to someone by radio:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll have to radio for more supplies.",
          "They radioed their base for help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for receiving, and sometimes broadcasting, sound messages, or the receiving or sending of sound messages:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I listen to the radio in the morning to get the weather report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Radio is also the work of broadcasting sound programs for the public to listen to.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Radio waves are the energy waves of a certain length that are used in radio broadcasts.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a message to someone by radio:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] They radioed (their base) for help."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "radium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a radioactive chemical element that is used in the treatment of some diseases, especially cancer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is radioactive (= producing energy from the breaking up of atoms)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "radius": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the length of) a straight line joining the centre of a circle to its edge or the centre of a sphere to its surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The radius of this wheel is 30 cm..",
          "This wheel has a radius of 30 cm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a distance from a central point:",
        "examples": [
          "The station, shopping centre and school lie within a one-mile radius of the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thicker of the two bones in the lower arm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the length of) a straight line from the center of a circle to its edge:",
        "examples": [
          "The supermarket, shopping mall, and school are all within a one-mile radius of the house (= are all less than a mile away from it)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the Royal Air Force: the air force of the UK:",
        "examples": [
          "He was in the RAF for 30 years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raffle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an activity in which people buy tickets with different numbers, some of which are later chosen to win prizes, that is organized in order to make money for a good social purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a raffle ticket/prize",
          "I have never won anything in a raffle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer something as a prize in a raffle:",
        "examples": [
          "We are going to raffle off a car for the hospital appeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of selling numbered tickets and then giving prizes to those people whose numbers are chosen by chance",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "raft": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat floating structure for travelling across water, often made of pieces of wood tied roughly together and moved along with a paddle (= pole with a flat end):",
        "examples": [
          "We lashed together anything that would float to make a raft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed, flat floating structure that swimmers can use to land on or dive from",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small rubber or plastic boat that can be filled with air:",
        "examples": [
          "a rubber raft",
          "an inflatable raft"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number or range; a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "a raft of data",
          "We have designed a whole raft of measures to improve the transport system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel or transport something on a raft:",
        "examples": [
          "They rafted their supplies down the river.",
          "We rafted through the rapids.",
          "Have you ever been white water rafting?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, floating structure made of pieces of wood tied together, often attached to the bottom of a river or lake for use when swimming",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A raft is also a small rubber or plastic boat that can be filled with air.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number or collection; a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve identified a whole raft of problems affecting traffic flow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount or number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "His plan is to encourage more personal investment with a raft of tax breaks.",
          "Congress is working to complete a raft of spending measures for the new fiscal year.",
          "A whole raft of new guidelines and legislation is being introduced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rafters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the large, sloping pieces of wood that support a roof:",
        "examples": [
          "Each rafter spans half the width of the building.",
          "We had installed insulation between the rafters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the structure consisting of sloping pieces of wood that support a roof, or the space that is formed by these pieces of wood:",
        "examples": [
          "The rescue was hampered by a stubborn fire in the rafters of the building that burned through the night.",
          "Many owls are living in trees or in the rafters of new buildings under construction, which offer a cool, shady daytime roost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person travelling on a raft (= a flat floating structure or a small rubber or plastic boat filled with air), or taking part in the sport of rafting or whitewater rafting:",
        "examples": [
          "The rafters said that bad weather and the rough sea accounted for the long trip.",
          "Rescuers believe all of the whitewater rafters trapped in the rapids of the Illinois river in Oregon have been accounted for."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the large, specially shaped pieces of wood that support a roof",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rafting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the use of a rubber raft to travel with the current of a river, especially as a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "The camp offered bicycle tours, river rafting, fishing, and hiking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of a rubber raft to travel with the current of a river, esp. as a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "The camp offered bicycle tours, river rafting, fishing, and hiking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rafts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat floating structure for travelling across water, often made of pieces of wood tied roughly together and moved along with a paddle (= pole with a flat end):",
        "examples": [
          "We lashed together anything that would float to make a raft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed, flat floating structure that swimmers can use to land on or dive from",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small rubber or plastic boat that can be filled with air:",
        "examples": [
          "a rubber raft",
          "an inflatable raft"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number or range; a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "a raft of data",
          "We have designed a whole raft of measures to improve the transport system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel or transport something on a raft:",
        "examples": [
          "They rafted their supplies down the river.",
          "We rafted through the rapids.",
          "Have you ever been white water rafting?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, floating structure made of pieces of wood tied together, often attached to the bottom of a river or lake for use when swimming",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A raft is also a small rubber or plastic boat that can be filled with air.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number or collection; a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve identified a whole raft of problems affecting traffic flow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount or number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "His plan is to encourage more personal investment with a raft of tax breaks.",
          "Congress is working to complete a raft of spending measures for the new fiscal year.",
          "A whole raft of new guidelines and legislation is being introduced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a torn piece of old cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "I keep these rags for cleaning the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes that are old and torn:",
        "examples": [
          "in rags Their clothes were in rags (= torn)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper or magazine that is considered to be of bad quality:",
        "examples": [
          "He had his picture taken for some local rag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Britain, a series of entertaining events and activities organized by college students once a year to collect money for charity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of ragtime music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say things that are funny but a little unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "They ragged him about his girlfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of usually old, torn cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "I use these rags for cleaning.",
          "They were dressed in rags (= in old, torn pieces of clothing)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a period of) extreme or violent anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Her sudden towering rages were terrifying.",
          "I was frightened because I had never seen him in such a rage before.",
          "He flew into a fit of rage over the smallest mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exciting or entertaining event involving a lot of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The party was a rage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak very angrily to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He raged at (= spoke angrily to) us for forgetting to order a replacement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen in a strong or violent way:",
        "examples": [
          "The storm raged outside.",
          "A flu epidemic is raging in/through local schools.",
          "The argument rages on (= continues strongly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to situations where people become extremely angry or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "road-rage",
          "trolley-rage",
          "air-rage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme or violent anger, or a period of feeling such anger:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I had never seen him in such a rage before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show extreme or violent anger:",
        "examples": [
          "He raged at me for sending the letter out before he had seen it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something destructive rages, it happens in a way that cannot be controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire broke out and raged for four days, destroying most of the old city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very popular or fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "In China, Mercedes-Benz cars are all the rage among the moneyed elite."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak very angrily to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He raged at (= spoke angrily to) us for forgetting to order a replacement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen in a strong or violent way:",
        "examples": [
          "The storm raged outside.",
          "A flu epidemic is raging in/through local schools.",
          "The argument rages on (= continues strongly)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a period of) extreme or violent anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Her sudden towering rages were terrifying.",
          "I was frightened because I had never seen him in such a rage before.",
          "He flew into a fit of rage over the smallest mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exciting or entertaining event involving a lot of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The party was a rage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak very angrily to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He raged at (= spoke angrily to) us for forgetting to order a replacement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen in a strong or violent way:",
        "examples": [
          "The storm raged outside.",
          "A flu epidemic is raging in/through local schools.",
          "The argument rages on (= continues strongly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to situations where people become extremely angry or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "road-rage",
          "trolley-rage",
          "air-rage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme or violent anger, or a period of feeling such anger:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I had never seen him in such a rage before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show extreme or violent anger:",
        "examples": [
          "He raged at me for sending the letter out before he had seen it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something destructive rages, it happens in a way that cannot be controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire broke out and raged for four days, destroying most of the old city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very popular or fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "In China, Mercedes-Benz cars are all the rage among the moneyed elite."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ragged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of clothes) torn and not in good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The children were wearing dirty, ragged clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) untidy, dirty, and wearing old, torn clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "Two ragged children stood outside the station, begging for money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of an edge) not smooth or straight:",
        "examples": [
          "The leaves of this plant have ragged edges.",
          "A ragged line of people were waiting at the bus stop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a sound) not regular or controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "The patient's breathing was ragged and uneven.",
          "His voice was even more ragged than before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not performing well, because of not being organized:",
        "examples": [
          "The team was rather ragged in the first half of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of clothes) torn and usually in bad condition from too much use, or (of people) wearing clothes in this condition:",
        "examples": [
          "A group of ragged children appeared, begging for coins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not straight or even:",
        "examples": [
          "His scalp had a ragged gash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raggedly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wearing clothes that are torn and not in good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "She did not notice the raggedly dressed woman who was crossing the road towards her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with an edge that is not smooth:",
        "examples": [
          "The material had been torn raggedly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not regular or controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "The child was breathing raggedly.",
          "The conversations and laughter died away raggedly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not very good, because of not being organized:",
        "examples": [
          "The band played raggedly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ragging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a torn piece of old cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "I keep these rags for cleaning the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes that are old and torn:",
        "examples": [
          "in rags Their clothes were in rags (= torn)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper or magazine that is considered to be of bad quality:",
        "examples": [
          "He had his picture taken for some local rag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Britain, a series of entertaining events and activities organized by college students once a year to collect money for charity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of ragtime music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say things that are funny but a little unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "They ragged him about his girlfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of usually old, torn cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "I use these rags for cleaning.",
          "They were dressed in rags (= in old, torn pieces of clothing)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very severe or extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "a raging toothache",
          "a raging thirst",
          "He's got a raging (= high) temperature.",
          "a raging bore"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very strong or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "a raging temper",
          "The rain had turned the stream into a raging torrent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rags": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "clothes that are old and torn:",
        "examples": [
          "in rags Their clothes were in rags (= torn).",
          "an old man dressed in rags",
          "Shoeless and dressed in rags, they roam the streets searching for scraps of food.",
          "The next time we saw him, he was filthy and dressed in rags.",
          "Her clothes were little more than rags and her feet were bare.",
          "His shirt was so worn it was practically rags."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short sudden attack, usually by a small group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The commandos made/staged/carried out a daring raid (on the enemy).",
          "planes on a bombing raid"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of entering a place by force in order to steal from it:",
        "examples": [
          "Millions of dollars were stolen in a bank raid last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when the police enter a place suddenly in order to find someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The drugs were found during a police raid on the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack a place suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "The nomads raided the enemy camp and captured over 100 camels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a place illegally and usually violently, and steal from it:",
        "examples": [
          "The post office was raided late at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the police) to enter a place suddenly in order to find someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Police officers from the organized crime division have raided businesses in central London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something from a place, usually secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "I caught Toby raiding the fridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a planned attack by a military group that is done suddenly and unexpectedly and is intended to destroy or damage something:",
        "examples": [
          "an air raid",
          "a bombing raid"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A raid is also a planned but sudden and unexpected entering of a place by the police in order to search for something or stop an illegal activity.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a place suddenly and unexpectedly in order to search for something or stop an illegal activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The FBI said it had no plans to raid the suspect’s farm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To raid is also to unfairly or secretly take something for your own use or benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie company was accused of raiding talent from other studios."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to take control of a company by buying a lot of its shares:",
        "examples": [
          "He helped build one of Britain's biggest conglomerates during the 1980s with a series of daring corporate raids.",
          "a raid on sth So far, it has not decided what it will do to stop a raid on its shares."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raided": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack a place suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "The nomads raided the enemy camp and captured over 100 camels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a place illegally and usually violently, and steal from it:",
        "examples": [
          "The post office was raided late at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the police) to enter a place suddenly in order to find someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Police officers from the organized crime division have raided businesses in central London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something from a place, usually secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "I caught Toby raiding the fridge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raiders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who enters a place illegally and usually violently, and steals from it:",
        "examples": [
          "Armed raiders forced their way into the couple's home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Pennsylvania's tough anti-takeover law is designed to prevent raiders from harming shareholders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raiding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack a place suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "The nomads raided the enemy camp and captured over 100 camels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a place illegally and usually violently, and steal from it:",
        "examples": [
          "The post office was raided late at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the police) to enter a place suddenly in order to find someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Police officers from the organized crime division have raided businesses in central London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something from a place, usually secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "I caught Toby raiding the fridge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short sudden attack, usually by a small group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The commandos made/staged/carried out a daring raid (on the enemy).",
          "planes on a bombing raid"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of entering a place by force in order to steal from it:",
        "examples": [
          "Millions of dollars were stolen in a bank raid last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when the police enter a place suddenly in order to find someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The drugs were found during a police raid on the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack a place suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "The nomads raided the enemy camp and captured over 100 camels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a place illegally and usually violently, and steal from it:",
        "examples": [
          "The post office was raided late at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the police) to enter a place suddenly in order to find someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Police officers from the organized crime division have raided businesses in central London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something from a place, usually secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "I caught Toby raiding the fridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a planned attack by a military group that is done suddenly and unexpectedly and is intended to destroy or damage something:",
        "examples": [
          "an air raid",
          "a bombing raid"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A raid is also a planned but sudden and unexpected entering of a place by the police in order to search for something or stop an illegal activity.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a place suddenly and unexpectedly in order to search for something or stop an illegal activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The FBI said it had no plans to raid the suspect’s farm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To raid is also to unfairly or secretly take something for your own use or benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie company was accused of raiding talent from other studios."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to take control of a company by buying a lot of its shares:",
        "examples": [
          "He helped build one of Britain's biggest conglomerates during the 1980s with a series of daring corporate raids.",
          "a raid on sth So far, it has not decided what it will do to stop a raid on its shares."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the system of transport that uses trains:",
        "examples": [
          "Environmentalists argue that more goods should be transported by rail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the two metal bars attached to the ground on which trains travel:",
        "examples": [
          "A train left/went off the rails and crashed into the bank, killing several passengers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a horizontal bar fixed in position, especially to a wall or to vertical posts, used to close something off, as a support, or to hang things on:",
        "examples": [
          "Will spectators please stay behind the rail?",
          "Hold onto the rail so that you don't fall.",
          "The (clothes) rail in her wardrobe was crammed full of dresses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain angrily:",
        "examples": [
          "He railed against/at the injustices of the system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the two metal bars fixed to the ground on which trains travel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rail also means railroad:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] rail transportation",
          "[ U ] Commuter rail and subway lines will be linked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a straight bar or rod fixed in position, esp. to a wall or to vertical posts, used to enclose something or as a support:",
        "examples": [
          "The car swerved out of control and crashed through a guard rail on the bridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain angrily:",
        "examples": [
          "He railed against the injustices of the system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "transport or travel by train:",
        "examples": [
          "by rail Brazil transports 30% of its goods by rail.",
          "We need more investment in road and rail.",
          "Rail travel accounts for less than 1% of the trips we make annually.",
          "Road and rail links to the airport are good."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "railing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fence made from a series of vertical metal posts, or one of these posts:",
        "examples": [
          "Tourists pressed their faces against the palace railings.",
          "Down the street, stark iron railings surround the properties.",
          "She was impaled on a railing after falling 21ft from her hotel room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a row of posts and the wooden or metal bar on top of them, that are used on stairs to hold on to:",
        "examples": [
          "You can assume that all public surfaces, like stair railings, ATM machine keys, etc. are infected with the virus.",
          "Cleaning staircase railings is one of those jobs that are often overlooked in so many of our homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of fence made of one of more usually metal or wooden bars attached to posts, often along the edge of a path or at the side of stairs for safety and to provide support:",
        "examples": [
          "The iron railing at the edge of the boardwalk was some six feet above the beach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "railroad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the metal tracks on which trains run:",
        "examples": [
          "We live close to the railroad line.",
          "She travelled across Siberia on the Trans-Siberian railroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of tracks, stations, trains, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a railroad station/timetable/siding",
          "Thomas Grant worked on the railroad(s) for 50 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force something to happen or force someone to do something, especially quickly or unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "We were railroaded into signing the agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a room or building) long and narrow:",
        "examples": [
          "In her railroad apartment, one room follows the next.",
          "We extended the old railroad kitchen and now have a large, open-plan kitchen-diner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of transportation using special vehicles whose wheels turn on metal bars fixed to the ground, or a particular company using such a system:",
        "examples": [
          "railroad tracks",
          "a railroad station",
          "the Pennsylvania Railroad"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force something to happen or force someone to do something, esp. quickly and unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "We feel that our client was railroaded into pleading guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of tracks that trains travel along:",
        "examples": [
          "A potential client turned down the site because it isn't near a railroad.",
          "a railroad car/track/bridge, etc. Downtown is bordered at one end by railroad tracks, the other end by a bayou.",
          "a railroad depot/station"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the companies, work, and people involved in transporting people and goods by train:",
        "examples": [
          "We understand the railroads need to make a profit.",
          "After dropping out of school, he worked on the railroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force somebody to do or accept something without allowing them to refuse:",
        "examples": [
          "railroad sb into doing sth We felt we were being railroaded into accepting a deal.",
          "railroad sb into sth We could be railroaded into a merger.",
          "Unfortunately, this scheme is being railroaded through Westminster under the pretext of immigration control."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "railroaded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force something to happen or force someone to do something, especially quickly or unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "We were railroaded into signing the agreement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the system of transport that uses trains:",
        "examples": [
          "Environmentalists argue that more goods should be transported by rail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the two metal bars attached to the ground on which trains travel:",
        "examples": [
          "A train left/went off the rails and crashed into the bank, killing several passengers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a horizontal bar fixed in position, especially to a wall or to vertical posts, used to close something off, as a support, or to hang things on:",
        "examples": [
          "Will spectators please stay behind the rail?",
          "Hold onto the rail so that you don't fall.",
          "The (clothes) rail in her wardrobe was crammed full of dresses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain angrily:",
        "examples": [
          "He railed against/at the injustices of the system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the two metal bars fixed to the ground on which trains travel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rail also means railroad:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] rail transportation",
          "[ U ] Commuter rail and subway lines will be linked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a straight bar or rod fixed in position, esp. to a wall or to vertical posts, used to enclose something or as a support:",
        "examples": [
          "The car swerved out of control and crashed through a guard rail on the bridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain angrily:",
        "examples": [
          "He railed against the injustices of the system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "transport or travel by train:",
        "examples": [
          "by rail Brazil transports 30% of its goods by rail.",
          "We need more investment in road and rail.",
          "Rail travel accounts for less than 1% of the trips we make annually.",
          "Road and rail links to the airport are good."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "railway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the metal tracks on which trains run:",
        "examples": [
          "We live close to the railway line.",
          "She travelled across Siberia on the Trans-Siberian railway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of tracks, stations, trains, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a railway station/timetable/siding",
          "Thomas Grant worked on the railway(s) for 50 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of tracks that trains travel along:",
        "examples": [
          "Only 2,262 miles of railway are being used, while 9,358 need repairs.",
          "a railway line/station/track Any big changes to the railway lines in Britain's crowded South-East would need parliament's approval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the companies, work, and people involved in transporting people and goods by train:",
        "examples": [
          "The Indian railway is the world's largest employer, with 1.6m staff and 11m passengers a day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "drops of water from clouds:",
        "examples": [
          "Rain is forecast for tomorrow.",
          "Come inside out of the rain.",
          "We had heavy/light rain all day.",
          "We got caught in pouring/torrential (= a lot of) rain without either raincoats or umbrellas.",
          "There will be showers of rain/rain showers (= short periods of rain) in the east.",
          "It looks like rain (= as if rain is going to fall)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the season of the year in tropical countries when there is a lot of rain:",
        "examples": [
          "Villagers are now waiting for the rains to come so that the rice will grow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If it rains, water falls from the sky in small drops:",
        "examples": [
          "I think it's starting to rain.",
          "It's raining hard/heavily (= a large amount of rain is falling)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "drops of water that fall from clouds:",
        "examples": [
          "It looks like rain (= as if rain is going to fall)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rain can also mean to fall in a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Debris from the explosion rained down."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rainbow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an arch (= curved shape) of different colours seen in the sky when rain is falling and the sun is shining:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun came out and we saw a rainbow.",
          "The tropical butterfly's wings were shimmering with all the colours of the rainbow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the effect seen when white light separates into its different colours :",
        "examples": [
          "The prisms will cast rainbows on the walls.",
          "A perfectly circular rainbow appeared in the spray as the children played in the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a combination of different colours:",
        "examples": [
          "Her dress was a rainbow of shimmering gold and mauve and tan and cerise.",
          "The huge bruise went through a rainbow - scarlet, purple and yellow, green, black and blue - before it disappeared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a combination of many different things:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke about a rainbow of topics.",
          "Here there’s a whole rainbow of different courses to choose from."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used especially by people who go fishing) a rainbow trout (= a large fish with a reddish stripe along the side) :",
        "examples": [
          "I caught a 2.5kg rainbow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bright and colourful, often with the colours arranged in stripes:",
        "examples": [
          "I love your rainbow sweater!",
          "She was wearing a rainbow wig.",
          "The rainbow flag has become a symbol of the LGBT movement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving or including people of different races:",
        "examples": [
          "the rainbow nation of South Africa"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving or including people who have different political ideas, or who belong to different political parties:",
        "examples": [
          "He did not rule out a rainbow coalition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the section of the Guides in the UK for girls aged around 4 to 7:",
        "examples": [
          "Girlguiding UK is the governing body of Rainbows, Brownies, and Guides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting of Rainbows:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad will pick you up from Rainbows tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a girl who is a member of Rainbows:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of Girl Guides, Brownies, and Rainbows attended the concert.",
          "She has been with the Guide Association since the age of five when she was a Rainbow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arch of many colors sometimes seen in the sky for a short time when it rains and the sun is shining",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rainbows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the section of the Guides in the UK for girls aged around 4 to 7:",
        "examples": [
          "Girlguiding UK is the governing body of Rainbows, Brownies, and Guides.",
          "How old do you have to be to go to Rainbows?",
          "Rainbows is for children between the ages of 4 and 7.",
          "Molly went to Rainbows and Brownies, but not Guides.",
          "What's the uniform for Rainbows?",
          "She'll soon be old enough for Rainbows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting of Rainbows:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad will pick you up from Rainbows tonight.",
          "What did you do at Rainbows?",
          "Was Alessia at Rainbows this evening?",
          "Isabel didn't go to Rainbows yesterday because she had a headache.",
          "Come on, Naomi, or we'll be late for Rainbows!",
          "See you later at Rainbows!",
          "There's no Rainbows this week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raincoat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a coat that protects the wearer against rain:",
        "examples": [
          "a plastic raincoat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a coat, esp. one made of waterproof material, worn for protection from the rain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "raincoats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a coat that protects the wearer against rain:",
        "examples": [
          "a plastic raincoat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a coat, esp. one made of waterproof material, worn for protection from the rain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "raindrop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a single drop of rain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "raindrops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a single drop of rain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If it rains, water falls from the sky in small drops:",
        "examples": [
          "I think it's starting to rain.",
          "It's raining hard/heavily (= a large amount of rain is falling)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rainfall": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "rain, or the amount of rain that falls:",
        "examples": [
          "Heavy rainfall ruined the match.",
          "The average annual rainfall in this region is 750 mm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of rain that falls:",
        "examples": [
          "Heavy rainfall is expected in the northwest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rainforest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a forest in a tropical area that receives a lot of rain:",
        "examples": [
          "a tropical rainforest"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If it rains, water falls from the sky in small drops:",
        "examples": [
          "I think it's starting to rain.",
          "It's raining hard/heavily (= a large amount of rain is falling)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rainmaker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that causes rain to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "This is our first winter storm system of the season, and it's developing into a good rainmaker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is believed to have a magical power to bring and control rain:",
        "examples": [
          "Don Antonio is a shaman and rainmaker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is able to bring large amounts of money into a company, for example by attracting rich clients (= customers for a service):",
        "examples": [
          "He is a senior partner and top rainmaker at a famous Manhattan law firm.",
          "The university hired high-salaried, experienced professors who were considered research-money rainmakers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes a lot of money for a company or who helps someone or something to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm needed a rainmaker to bring in business and to raise capital.",
          "For the Democrats, he became a valued rainmaker, contributing nearly $1 million."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the season of the year in tropical countries when there is a lot of rain:",
        "examples": [
          "Villagers are now waiting for the rains to come so that the rice will grow.",
          "This is the third year in a row that the rains have failed.",
          "Everything here depends on the rains.",
          "The rains came at the wrong time.",
          "When the rains fail to come, people go hungry.",
          "Unfortunately, the crops were ruined because the rains arrived too late in the season."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rainstorm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a weather condition with strong wind and heavy rain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period with strong winds and heavy rain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rainwater": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "water that has fallen as rain, rather than water that has come from a tap:",
        "examples": [
          "I collect rainwater to water my plants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "water that has fallen as rain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rainy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "raining a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "We had three rainy days on holiday, but otherwise it was sunny."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to lift something to a higher position:",
        "examples": [
          "Would all those in favour please raise their hands?",
          "He raised the window and leaned out.",
          "Mary Quant was the first fashion designer to raise hemlines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to increase or become bigger, better, higher, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The government plan to raise taxes.",
          "I had to raise my voice (= speak more loudly) to make myself heard over the noise.",
          "The inspector said that standards at the school had to be raised.",
          "Our little chat has raised my spirits (= made me feel happier)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Her answers raised doubts/fears/suspicions in my mind.",
          "This discussion has raised many important issues/problems.",
          "The announcement raised a cheer/laugh.",
          "I want to raise (= talk about) two problems/questions with you.",
          "I want to start my own business if I can raise (= obtain) the money/cash/capital/funds.",
          "formal The chapel was raised (= built) as a memorial to her son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take care of a person, or an animal or plant, until they are completely grown:",
        "examples": [
          "Her parents died when she was a baby and she was raised by her grandparents.",
          "The lambs had to be raised by hand (= fed milk by people) when their mother died.",
          "The farmer raises (= breeds) chickens and pigs.",
          "The soil around here isn't good enough for raising (= growing) crops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you raise another player in a game of cards, you risk more money than that player has risked:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll raise you.",
          "[ + two objects ] I'll raise you $50."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end or stop:",
        "examples": [
          "They agreed to raise the trade embargo if three conditions were met.",
          "After three weeks the siege was raised."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone, especially by phone or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been trying to raise Jack/Tokyo all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in the amount that you are paid for the work you do:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked the boss for a raise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be lifted up or become higher:",
        "examples": [
          "He raised the window shades.",
          "Stephie raised her hand to ask the teacher a question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to become bigger or stronger; increase:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to raise my voice to be heard over the noise in the classroom.",
          "There are no plans to raise taxes, the president said.",
          "I don’t want to raise your hopes too much, but I think the worst of the flooding is over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take care of children or young animals until completely grown:",
        "examples": [
          "They raised a family and now want to enjoy their retirement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring something to your attention; cause to be noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "This raises a number of important issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To raise money is to succeed in getting it:",
        "examples": [
          "I want to start my own business if I can raise enough money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in the amount money you earn:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked her boss for a raise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the amount, level, or quality of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Bank of England was expected to raise the cost of borrowing after higher than expected inflation figures.",
          "raise salaries/prices/taxes There is increasing pressure on exporters to raise prices in foreign markets.",
          "raise awareness/standards/quality The new government is pledging to raise standards in education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage to get money to invest in a business, project, property, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "raise capital/funds/money We will raise funds for reconstruction by disposing of assets.",
          "The share issue in the coffee company aims to raise €5m from investors eager to invest in ethical concerns.",
          "raise a loan/mortgage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mention something that you are worried or not sure about so that it can be examined and dealt with:",
        "examples": [
          "raise concerns/doubts/fears The company announced a package of reforms to address concerns raised by shareholders.",
          "raise issues/objections/questions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare an invoice:",
        "examples": [
          "The exporter raises an invoice in the usual way on the overseas buyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or arrange a phone call, especially to discuss technical help, business, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have a technical fault, you can raise a call using the in-house system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in salary or wages:",
        "examples": [
          "A 2% raise for each employee would add $28 million to the overall budget."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lift something to a higher position:",
        "examples": [
          "Would all those in favour please raise their hands?",
          "He raised the window and leaned out.",
          "Mary Quant was the first fashion designer to raise hemlines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to increase or become bigger, better, higher, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The government plan to raise taxes.",
          "I had to raise my voice (= speak more loudly) to make myself heard over the noise.",
          "The inspector said that standards at the school had to be raised.",
          "Our little chat has raised my spirits (= made me feel happier)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Her answers raised doubts/fears/suspicions in my mind.",
          "This discussion has raised many important issues/problems.",
          "The announcement raised a cheer/laugh.",
          "I want to raise (= talk about) two problems/questions with you.",
          "I want to start my own business if I can raise (= obtain) the money/cash/capital/funds.",
          "formal The chapel was raised (= built) as a memorial to her son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take care of a person, or an animal or plant, until they are completely grown:",
        "examples": [
          "Her parents died when she was a baby and she was raised by her grandparents.",
          "The lambs had to be raised by hand (= fed milk by people) when their mother died.",
          "The farmer raises (= breeds) chickens and pigs.",
          "The soil around here isn't good enough for raising (= growing) crops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you raise another player in a game of cards, you risk more money than that player has risked:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll raise you.",
          "[ + two objects ] I'll raise you $50."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end or stop:",
        "examples": [
          "They agreed to raise the trade embargo if three conditions were met.",
          "After three weeks the siege was raised."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone, especially by phone or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been trying to raise Jack/Tokyo all day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raiser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that causes the stated thing to exist or be obtained:",
        "examples": [
          "a money-raiser",
          "These new taxes are designed to be a revenue-raiser."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raises": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to lift something to a higher position:",
        "examples": [
          "Would all those in favour please raise their hands?",
          "He raised the window and leaned out.",
          "Mary Quant was the first fashion designer to raise hemlines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to increase or become bigger, better, higher, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The government plan to raise taxes.",
          "I had to raise my voice (= speak more loudly) to make myself heard over the noise.",
          "The inspector said that standards at the school had to be raised.",
          "Our little chat has raised my spirits (= made me feel happier)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Her answers raised doubts/fears/suspicions in my mind.",
          "This discussion has raised many important issues/problems.",
          "The announcement raised a cheer/laugh.",
          "I want to raise (= talk about) two problems/questions with you.",
          "I want to start my own business if I can raise (= obtain) the money/cash/capital/funds.",
          "formal The chapel was raised (= built) as a memorial to her son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take care of a person, or an animal or plant, until they are completely grown:",
        "examples": [
          "Her parents died when she was a baby and she was raised by her grandparents.",
          "The lambs had to be raised by hand (= fed milk by people) when their mother died.",
          "The farmer raises (= breeds) chickens and pigs.",
          "The soil around here isn't good enough for raising (= growing) crops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you raise another player in a game of cards, you risk more money than that player has risked:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll raise you.",
          "[ + two objects ] I'll raise you $50."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end or stop:",
        "examples": [
          "They agreed to raise the trade embargo if three conditions were met.",
          "After three weeks the siege was raised."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone, especially by phone or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been trying to raise Jack/Tokyo all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in the amount that you are paid for the work you do:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked the boss for a raise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be lifted up or become higher:",
        "examples": [
          "He raised the window shades.",
          "Stephie raised her hand to ask the teacher a question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to become bigger or stronger; increase:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to raise my voice to be heard over the noise in the classroom.",
          "There are no plans to raise taxes, the president said.",
          "I don’t want to raise your hopes too much, but I think the worst of the flooding is over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take care of children or young animals until completely grown:",
        "examples": [
          "They raised a family and now want to enjoy their retirement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring something to your attention; cause to be noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "This raises a number of important issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To raise money is to succeed in getting it:",
        "examples": [
          "I want to start my own business if I can raise enough money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in the amount money you earn:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked her boss for a raise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the amount, level, or quality of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Bank of England was expected to raise the cost of borrowing after higher than expected inflation figures.",
          "raise salaries/prices/taxes There is increasing pressure on exporters to raise prices in foreign markets.",
          "raise awareness/standards/quality The new government is pledging to raise standards in education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage to get money to invest in a business, project, property, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "raise capital/funds/money We will raise funds for reconstruction by disposing of assets.",
          "The share issue in the coffee company aims to raise €5m from investors eager to invest in ethical concerns.",
          "raise a loan/mortgage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mention something that you are worried or not sure about so that it can be examined and dealt with:",
        "examples": [
          "raise concerns/doubts/fears The company announced a package of reforms to address concerns raised by shareholders.",
          "raise issues/objections/questions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare an invoice:",
        "examples": [
          "The exporter raises an invoice in the usual way on the overseas buyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or arrange a phone call, especially to discuss technical help, business, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have a technical fault, you can raise a call using the in-house system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in salary or wages:",
        "examples": [
          "A 2% raise for each employee would add $28 million to the overall budget."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raisin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dried black grape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dried grape (= a small, round fruit)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "raising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lift something to a higher position:",
        "examples": [
          "Would all those in favour please raise their hands?",
          "He raised the window and leaned out.",
          "Mary Quant was the first fashion designer to raise hemlines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to increase or become bigger, better, higher, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The government plan to raise taxes.",
          "I had to raise my voice (= speak more loudly) to make myself heard over the noise.",
          "The inspector said that standards at the school had to be raised.",
          "Our little chat has raised my spirits (= made me feel happier)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "Her answers raised doubts/fears/suspicions in my mind.",
          "This discussion has raised many important issues/problems.",
          "The announcement raised a cheer/laugh.",
          "I want to raise (= talk about) two problems/questions with you.",
          "I want to start my own business if I can raise (= obtain) the money/cash/capital/funds.",
          "formal The chapel was raised (= built) as a memorial to her son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take care of a person, or an animal or plant, until they are completely grown:",
        "examples": [
          "Her parents died when she was a baby and she was raised by her grandparents.",
          "The lambs had to be raised by hand (= fed milk by people) when their mother died.",
          "The farmer raises (= breeds) chickens and pigs.",
          "The soil around here isn't good enough for raising (= growing) crops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you raise another player in a game of cards, you risk more money than that player has risked:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll raise you.",
          "[ + two objects ] I'll raise you $50."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end or stop:",
        "examples": [
          "They agreed to raise the trade embargo if three conditions were met.",
          "After three weeks the siege was raised."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone, especially by phone or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been trying to raise Jack/Tokyo all day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raisins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dried black grape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dried grape (= a small, round fruit)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "raj": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the period of British rule in India:",
        "examples": [
          "the days of the Raj"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a garden tool with a long handle and long, pointed metal parts sticking out in a row at the bottom, used for making the earth level or for collecting leaves, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slope:",
        "examples": [
          "The rows of seats are laid out with a very steep rake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man, especially one who is rich or with a high social position, who lives in an immoral way, especially having sex with a lot of women",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search in a container by moving the contents around quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "rake about in He raked about in the drawer looking for his passport.",
          "rake through I've raked through the cupboard but I can't find my blue mug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a rake to make earth level or to collect leaves:",
        "examples": [
          "rake something (up) In the autumn I rake (up) the dead leaves.",
          "rake (over) Rake (over) the soil before planting the seeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a baseball player rakes, they regularly hit the ball hard:",
        "examples": [
          "A couple of our young players are really raking in the minor leagues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a garden tool with a long handle and pointed parts sticking out in a row at the bottom, used for making earth level or for gathering leaves or cut grass",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rakes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a garden tool with a long handle and long, pointed metal parts sticking out in a row at the bottom, used for making the earth level or for collecting leaves, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slope:",
        "examples": [
          "The rows of seats are laid out with a very steep rake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man, especially one who is rich or with a high social position, who lives in an immoral way, especially having sex with a lot of women",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search in a container by moving the contents around quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "rake about in He raked about in the drawer looking for his passport.",
          "rake through I've raked through the cupboard but I can't find my blue mug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a rake to make earth level or to collect leaves:",
        "examples": [
          "rake something (up) In the autumn I rake (up) the dead leaves.",
          "rake (over) Rake (over) the soil before planting the seeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a baseball player rakes, they regularly hit the ball hard:",
        "examples": [
          "A couple of our young players are really raking in the minor leagues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a garden tool with a long handle and pointed parts sticking out in a row at the bottom, used for making earth level or for gathering leaves or cut grass",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "raking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search in a container by moving the contents around quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "rake about in He raked about in the drawer looking for his passport.",
          "rake through I've raked through the cupboard but I can't find my blue mug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a rake to make earth level or to collect leaves:",
        "examples": [
          "rake something (up) In the autumn I rake (up) the dead leaves.",
          "rake (over) Rake (over) the soil before planting the seeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a baseball player rakes, they regularly hit the ball hard:",
        "examples": [
          "A couple of our young players are really raking in the minor leagues."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raleigh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of the southeastern US state of North Carolina:",
        "examples": [
          "She had visited the doctor in Raleigh.",
          "Raleigh is his home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rallies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a public meeting of a large group of people, especially supporters of a particular opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "5,000 people held an anti-nuclear rally.",
          "an election/campaign rally"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car or motorcycle race, especially over long distances on public roads:",
        "examples": [
          "The French driver has taken the lead in the Paris-Dakar rally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous exchange of hits between players in tennis, squash or badminton",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "Share prices fell again today after yesterday's rally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) come together in order to provide support or make a shared effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Supporters/Opponents of the new shopping development are trying to rally local people in favour of/against it.",
          "The president has called on the people to rally to/behind the government.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] The general rallied his forces to defend the town.",
          "\"Workers of the world unite!\" was their rallying cry/call (= a phrase said to encourage support)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return to a better condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The nurse said my mother had rallied after a poor night.",
          "The team played badly in the first half of the game but rallied in the second.",
          "The pound rallied against the dollar in trading today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public meeting of a large group of people, esp. to show support for a particular opinion, political party, or sports team:",
        "examples": [
          "He helped organize the first national rally against the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, a rally is a period during which a team scores a lot of runs (= points), esp. when it has been losing.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return or bring to a better condition; improve or cause to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Cleveland rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Washington, 111-102.",
          "[ I ] The dollar rallied against the yen in trading today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring or come together in order to provide support or make a shared effort:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] African-American groups rallied around the president when he was under attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden increase in share prices after a period when they have been falling or there has been low activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a rally in sth The shares of gold mining companies were boosted by a rally in bullion prices.",
          "spark/cause/trigger a rally News of the retail industry's first-quarter profits triggered a rally in share prices.",
          "stage/enjoy a rally Major oil producers staged a rally despite weaker prices for crude oil.",
          "a powerful/sharp/strong rally After a powerful rally last year, stocks have languished for the first quarter of this year.",
          "a market/price/stock rally",
          "a brief/late/early rally"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large public meeting where a lot of people show their support for something:",
        "examples": [
          "attend/hold a rally The anti-war rally was attended by around 5,000 people.",
          "speak at/address a rally",
          "a campaign/political/protest rally",
          "an election rally"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve after a period of falling share prices or of low activity :",
        "examples": [
          "The company's stocks rallied after an initial fall.",
          "rally against sth The pound rallied against the dollar in trading today.",
          "rally from/to sth Shares in the retailer rallied to 257p after dropping to 230p last month.",
          "rally (by) 10 points/20%/1p, etc. The Nasdaq rallied 41% to hit 2313.85.",
          "rally sharply/strongly"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a public meeting of a large group of people, especially supporters of a particular opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "5,000 people held an anti-nuclear rally.",
          "an election/campaign rally"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car or motorcycle race, especially over long distances on public roads:",
        "examples": [
          "The French driver has taken the lead in the Paris-Dakar rally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous exchange of hits between players in tennis, squash or badminton",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "Share prices fell again today after yesterday's rally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) come together in order to provide support or make a shared effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Supporters/Opponents of the new shopping development are trying to rally local people in favour of/against it.",
          "The president has called on the people to rally to/behind the government.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] The general rallied his forces to defend the town.",
          "\"Workers of the world unite!\" was their rallying cry/call (= a phrase said to encourage support)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return to a better condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The nurse said my mother had rallied after a poor night.",
          "The team played badly in the first half of the game but rallied in the second.",
          "The pound rallied against the dollar in trading today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public meeting of a large group of people, esp. to show support for a particular opinion, political party, or sports team:",
        "examples": [
          "He helped organize the first national rally against the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, a rally is a period during which a team scores a lot of runs (= points), esp. when it has been losing.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return or bring to a better condition; improve or cause to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Cleveland rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Washington, 111-102.",
          "[ I ] The dollar rallied against the yen in trading today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring or come together in order to provide support or make a shared effort:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] African-American groups rallied around the president when he was under attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden increase in share prices after a period when they have been falling or there has been low activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a rally in sth The shares of gold mining companies were boosted by a rally in bullion prices.",
          "spark/cause/trigger a rally News of the retail industry's first-quarter profits triggered a rally in share prices.",
          "stage/enjoy a rally Major oil producers staged a rally despite weaker prices for crude oil.",
          "a powerful/sharp/strong rally After a powerful rally last year, stocks have languished for the first quarter of this year.",
          "a market/price/stock rally",
          "a brief/late/early rally"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large public meeting where a lot of people show their support for something:",
        "examples": [
          "attend/hold a rally The anti-war rally was attended by around 5,000 people.",
          "speak at/address a rally",
          "a campaign/political/protest rally",
          "an election rally"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve after a period of falling share prices or of low activity :",
        "examples": [
          "The company's stocks rallied after an initial fall.",
          "rally against sth The pound rallied against the dollar in trading today.",
          "rally from/to sth Shares in the retailer rallied to 257p after dropping to 230p last month.",
          "rally (by) 10 points/20%/1p, etc. The Nasdaq rallied 41% to hit 2313.85.",
          "rally sharply/strongly"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rallying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sport of racing in cars or on motorcycles, especially over long distances on public roads:",
        "examples": [
          "Rallying is an expensive sport.",
          "The company confirmed that world championship rallying would now be their primary motorsport activity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in games such as tennis or badminton, a continuous exchange of hits between the players before a point is won:",
        "examples": [
          "In the third game, the rallying was furious, and he saved six break points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing people to come together in order to support something or make a shared effort:",
        "examples": [
          "rallying point Her case made an ideal rallying point, evoking huge public sympathy.",
          "He became a rallying figure for anti-war dissenters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ram": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit or push something with force:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone rammed (into) my car while it was parked outside my house.",
          "He rammed the sweets/his pipe into his mouth.",
          "I rammed down the soil around the fence post.",
          "She slammed the door and rammed home the bolt (= closed it forcefully and completely)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult male sheep that can breed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment used to hit something and force it open or break it:",
        "examples": [
          "They used a ram to break down the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a moving part in a machine that puts pressure or force on something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for random access memory: a type of computer memory that can be searched in any order and changed as necessary",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or push with force:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] Someone rammed (into) my car in the parking lot.",
          "[ T ] fig. The governor tried to ram the budget through in the last days of the legislative session."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult male sheep",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for random-access memory (= a type of computer memory that can be searched in any order and changed as necessary)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for random access memory: a type of computer memory that stores data that can be searched by programs. The speed of searches, as well as the number of searches that can be made at the same time, increases with the size of the RAM:",
        "examples": [
          "Increasing a PC's RAM is one of the most popular hardware enhancements people undertake.",
          "At this price, the model includes 512MB of RAM."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ramadan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ninth month in the Islamic year, during which Muslims take no food or drink during the day from the time the light from the sun appears in the morning until the sun can no longer be seen in the evening",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ninth month in the Islamic year, during which Muslims take no food or drink during the day from the time the sun appears in the morning until it can no longer be seen in the evening",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ramble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to walk for pleasure, especially in the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "I love to ramble through the fields and lanes in this part of the country.",
          "Let's go rambling tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk or write in a confused way, often for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Sorry, I'm rambling (on) - let me get back to the point."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a plant) to go in many different directions:",
        "examples": [
          "An old clematis rambles over the garden wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long walk especially through the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "We go for a ramble through the woods every Saturday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk for pleasure, esp. in the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "I love to ramble through the woods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk or write in a confused way, often for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "It was hard to listen to her ramble on and on about her vacation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rambling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too long and confused:",
        "examples": [
          "a long rambling speech"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large and spreading out in many different directions:",
        "examples": [
          "a rambling rose",
          "a rambling old house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of going for long walks in the countryside",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "long and confused speech or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "We were then subjected for fully half an hour to the ill-informed ramblings of a delusional old has-been."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rambunctious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "full of energy and difficult to control:",
        "examples": [
          "rambunctious children",
          "a lively and rambunctious puppy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of energy and difficult to control:",
        "examples": [
          "Driving a long distance with four rambunctious children is not exactly fun."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ramifications": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the possible results of an action:",
        "examples": [
          "ramification of Have you considered all the ramifications of your suggestion?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the possible result of a decision or action:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you considered all the ramifications of changing careers at this stage of your life?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rammed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very full or crowded:",
        "examples": [
          "On the trip back the train was rammed and I couldn't find a seat.",
          "It's a beautiful city but it's rammed with tourists."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ramming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ramp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an artificial slope:",
        "examples": [
          "I pushed the wheelchair up the ramp and into the supermarket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a raised strip built into a road to make vehicles drive more slowly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short road on which vehicles join or leave a main road",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a North American wild plant of the allium family (= that includes onions and garlic), which has a strong taste and smell and can be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "Ramps are a sign of spring in the eastern mountain states of West Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee.",
          "The North American plant allium tricoccum, known as ramps, is related to the European wild garlic, allium ursinum.",
          "The humble ramp has become very much part of our food culture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a surface connecting a higher and a lower level; a slope:",
        "examples": [
          "Wide ramps flanked the stairs at the entrance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ramp is also a road that lets you drive onto or leave a large road, such as an expressway:",
        "examples": [
          "an entrance/exit ramp"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rampage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go through an area making a lot of noise and causing damage:",
        "examples": [
          "The demonstrators rampaged through the town, smashing windows and setting fire to cars.",
          "Several villages were destroyed by rampaging soldiers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "violent and usually wild behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "Rioters went on a/the rampage through the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move, run, and do things in a wild, violent way:",
        "examples": [
          "Youths rampaged through the downtown district."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rampant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of something bad) getting worse quickly and in an uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "rampant corruption",
          "Rampant inflation means that our wage increases soon become worth nothing.",
          "He said that he had encountered rampant prejudice in his attempts to get a job.",
          "Disease is rampant in the overcrowded city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal represented on a coat of arms) standing on its back legs with its front legs raised:",
        "examples": [
          "a lion rampant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening a lot or becoming worse, usually in a way that is out of control:",
        "examples": [
          "Weeds are growing rampant in the garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something bad that gets worse very quickly and in an uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "Corruption and fraud are rampant in the war-stricken area.",
          "rampant inflation/commercialism/consumerism"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ramparts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large wall built round a town, castle, etc. to protect it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ramps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an artificial slope:",
        "examples": [
          "I pushed the wheelchair up the ramp and into the supermarket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a raised strip built into a road to make vehicles drive more slowly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short road on which vehicles join or leave a main road",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a North American wild plant of the allium family (= that includes onions and garlic), which has a strong taste and smell and can be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "Ramps are a sign of spring in the eastern mountain states of West Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee.",
          "The North American plant allium tricoccum, known as ramps, is related to the European wild garlic, allium ursinum.",
          "The humble ramp has become very much part of our food culture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a surface connecting a higher and a lower level; a slope:",
        "examples": [
          "Wide ramps flanked the stairs at the entrance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ramp is also a road that lets you drive onto or leave a large road, such as an expressway:",
        "examples": [
          "an entrance/exit ramp"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit or push something with force:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone rammed (into) my car while it was parked outside my house.",
          "He rammed the sweets/his pipe into his mouth.",
          "I rammed down the soil around the fence post.",
          "She slammed the door and rammed home the bolt (= closed it forcefully and completely)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult male sheep that can breed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment used to hit something and force it open or break it:",
        "examples": [
          "They used a ram to break down the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a moving part in a machine that puts pressure or force on something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for random access memory: a type of computer memory that can be searched in any order and changed as necessary",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or push with force:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] Someone rammed (into) my car in the parking lot.",
          "[ T ] fig. The governor tried to ram the budget through in the last days of the legislative session."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult male sheep",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for random-access memory (= a type of computer memory that can be searched in any order and changed as necessary)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for random access memory: a type of computer memory that stores data that can be searched by programs. The speed of searches, as well as the number of searches that can be made at the same time, increases with the size of the RAM:",
        "examples": [
          "Increasing a PC's RAM is one of the most popular hardware enhancements people undertake.",
          "At this price, the model includes 512MB of RAM."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ramshackle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "badly or untidily made and likely to break or fall down easily:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a ramshackle old shed at the bottom of the garden"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "badly organized:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to reorganize this ramshackle system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "badly made and likely to break or fall down easily:",
        "examples": [
          "a ramshackle building with a sagging roof"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ran": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of run",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ranch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large farm on which animals are kept, especially in North and South America:",
        "examples": [
          "a cattle ranch",
          "a sheep ranch",
          "He went to work on a ranch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of large farm on which animals are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "a cattle ranch"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ranches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large farm on which animals are kept, especially in North and South America:",
        "examples": [
          "a cattle ranch",
          "a sheep ranch",
          "He went to work on a ranch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of large farm on which animals are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "a cattle ranch"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rancid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of butter, oil, etc.) tasting or smelling unpleasant because of not being fresh",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food containing a fat such as butter or oil) tasting or smelling unpleasant because it is not fresh",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit of money used in South Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "random": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening, done, or chosen by chance rather than according to a plan:",
        "examples": [
          "random checks/tests/attacks",
          "We asked a random sample/selection of people what they thought."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange or unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "I just saw Billy wearing a top hat - he's so random!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unknown and unexpected in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Some random guy walked in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "by chance, or without being chosen intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "The winning entry will be the first correct answer drawn at random."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unknown or unexpected person:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't make a whole movie with randoms off the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening, done, or chosen by chance rather than according to a plan or pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "a random sample",
          "He was stopped at the border in a random check."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "At random means by chance, or without any organization or plan:",
        "examples": [
          "Dylan picked several books at random."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening, done, or chosen by chance rather than following a system, plan, or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "random audits/checks/tests They discussed the idea of carrying out random forensic audits on listed companies as a deterrent to fraud.",
          "The questionnaires are assigned on a random basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without involving any system or decision:",
        "examples": [
          "chosen/drawn/selected at random The winner will be the first complete entry drawn at random after the closing date."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "randomly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that happens, is done, or is chosen by chance rather than according to a plan:",
        "examples": [
          "The books were randomly arranged on the shelves.",
          "Interviewees were chosen randomly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is unexpected or does not seem to have any reason or cause:",
        "examples": [
          "He just randomly shouts stuff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that happens, is done, or is chosen by chance rather than following any system, plan, or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "randomly allocated/assigned/selected Members are being issued with new ID cards that use a randomly assigned number.",
          "Most people shop to fairly consistent patterns and very few shop completely randomly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "randomness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being random (= happening, done, or chosen by chance rather than according to a plan):",
        "examples": [
          "The randomness and brutality of the killings is shocking.",
          "No one would deny the importance of circumstance and randomness in life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "randy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling a lot of sexual desire",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rang": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of ring",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "range": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "I offered her a range of options.",
          "There is a wide/whole range of opinions on this issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the goods made by one company or goods of one particular type that are sold in a shop:",
        "examples": [
          "We stock the full range of model railway accessories.",
          "UK This jacket is part of our autumn/spring range."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of hills or mountains:",
        "examples": [
          "a mountain range",
          "the Pennine Range",
          "We could see a low range of hills in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount, number, or type of something between an upper and a lower limit:",
        "examples": [
          "The price range is from $100 to $500.",
          "The product is aimed at young people in the 18–25 age range.",
          "The coat was in/out of my price range.",
          "This type of work is outside/beyond/out of my range (of experience)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance within which you can see, hear, or hit someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship was in/out of range of our guns.",
          "He was shot at point blank/at close range (= from very near)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time in the future within which something is planned or expected to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "long-range plans",
          "short-/medium-/long-range weather forecasting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance that a vehicle or aircraft can travel without having to stop for more fuel:",
        "examples": [
          "short-/medium-/long-range airliners"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the musical notes that a singer can sing or a musical instrument is able to produce",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area where people can practise shooting or where bombs or other weapons can be tested:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers were practising on the rifle/shooting range.",
          "The bomb was tested on a missile range in the desert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "land for animals to feed on:",
        "examples": [
          "The cowboys were herding the cattle on the range."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old type of cooker, with one or more ovens and cooking surfaces, that is heated with wood or coal and is kept hot all the time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large box-shaped device that is used to cook and heat food, either by putting the food inside or by putting it on the top:",
        "examples": [
          "She was cooking soup on the range."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an upper and a lower limit in amount, number, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Dress sizes range from petite to extra large.",
          "Prices range between $50 and $250."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to position people or things together, especially in rows:",
        "examples": [
          "The crowd ranged itself along the route of the procession.",
          "The troops were ranged in front of the commanding officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or travel freely:",
        "examples": [
          "The hens range freely about/over the farm.",
          "The walkers ranged through/over the hills all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a piece of writing or speech) to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "Our discussion ranged over many current issues.",
          "The findings of a wide-ranging (= including many subjects) survey of young people's attitudes are published today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level to which something is limited, or the area within which something operates:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a wide range of subjects",
          "[ C ] The coat was beautiful, but way out of my price range.",
          "[ C ] I like temperatures in the 60s and 70s, somewhere in that range."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Range is also the period of time within which something happens, or the distance something travels:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] the short/intermediate/long range",
          "[ U ] He was shot at very close range."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A vehicle’s or aircraft’s range is the distance that it can travel without having to stop for more fuel.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of similar or related things:",
        "examples": [
          "We offer a wide range of options.",
          "The clinic provides a full range of medical services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A range (also (also line)) is a group of products of a particular type.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of mountains or hills:",
        "examples": [
          "the San Juan Range"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area where people can practice shooting guns or hitting golf balls, or where weapons can be tested",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area of land for animals to feed on, or the region a type of animal or plant comes from and is most often found in",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stove used for cooking that has a top surface with burners (= devices for controlling flames or heat) for heating food and usually an oven (= enclosed cooking space):",
        "examples": [
          "gas/electric range"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be limited to a particular length, amount, or area:",
        "examples": [
          "Prices range from $50 to $250.",
          "Our discussions ranged over many issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or travel with complete freedom:",
        "examples": [
          "The hikers ranged over the hills all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of similar things considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "a range of sth They provide IT and consultancy services to a range of clients.",
          "a wide/broad range The new regulations allow a much wider range of companies to sell legal services.",
          "a range of issues/options/possibilities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of products of a similar type that are sold by a particular company or store:",
        "examples": [
          "a broad/wide/huge range We stock a wide range of printers and accessories.",
          "a full/extensive range They aim to offer a full range of online services for travellers.",
          "a small/narrow/limited range Big-discount retailers sell a limited range at highly competitive prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount or type of something between an upper and lower limit:",
        "examples": [
          "in the range of $1500-$2000/£10,000-12,000, etc. The cost of building the new stadium is estimated to be in the range of €150-180 million.",
          "in the ... range Their annual salaries are in the $30,000 to $40,000 range.",
          "age/frequency/income range We interviewed customers across the whole age range, from 16 to 65."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest and lowest price at which a particular share has traded over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the fund's purchases are in the 250p-300p trading range."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the limits of power, responsibility, experience, etc. that a person or organization has:",
        "examples": [
          "range of experience/skills/abilities The project is outside my range of experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to set the price of stocks or shares at a level where there is very little difference between the bottom and top price, especially when investors are nervous about a financial market:",
        "examples": [
          "The markets traded in a narrow range ahead of today's US interest-rate decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an upper and lower limit in amount, level, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "range from sth to sth Prices range from $50 to $1500.",
          "range between sth and sth Charges range between 15% and 25%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include a group of things of the type described:",
        "examples": [
          "range from sth to sth They sell products ranging from batteries to high-end electronic goods."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ranger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to protect a forest or natural park:",
        "examples": [
          "a forest ranger"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young woman aged 14-19 who belongs to the international organization for young women called the Guides",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to care for or protect a forest, park, or public lands",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rangers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to protect a forest or natural park:",
        "examples": [
          "a forest ranger"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young woman aged 14-19 who belongs to the international organization for young women called the Guides",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to care for or protect a forest, park, or public lands",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ranges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "I offered her a range of options.",
          "There is a wide/whole range of opinions on this issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the goods made by one company or goods of one particular type that are sold in a shop:",
        "examples": [
          "We stock the full range of model railway accessories.",
          "UK This jacket is part of our autumn/spring range."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of hills or mountains:",
        "examples": [
          "a mountain range",
          "the Pennine Range",
          "We could see a low range of hills in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount, number, or type of something between an upper and a lower limit:",
        "examples": [
          "The price range is from $100 to $500.",
          "The product is aimed at young people in the 18–25 age range.",
          "The coat was in/out of my price range.",
          "This type of work is outside/beyond/out of my range (of experience)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance within which you can see, hear, or hit someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship was in/out of range of our guns.",
          "He was shot at point blank/at close range (= from very near)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time in the future within which something is planned or expected to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "long-range plans",
          "short-/medium-/long-range weather forecasting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance that a vehicle or aircraft can travel without having to stop for more fuel:",
        "examples": [
          "short-/medium-/long-range airliners"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the musical notes that a singer can sing or a musical instrument is able to produce",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area where people can practise shooting or where bombs or other weapons can be tested:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers were practising on the rifle/shooting range.",
          "The bomb was tested on a missile range in the desert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "land for animals to feed on:",
        "examples": [
          "The cowboys were herding the cattle on the range."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old type of cooker, with one or more ovens and cooking surfaces, that is heated with wood or coal and is kept hot all the time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large box-shaped device that is used to cook and heat food, either by putting the food inside or by putting it on the top:",
        "examples": [
          "She was cooking soup on the range."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an upper and a lower limit in amount, number, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Dress sizes range from petite to extra large.",
          "Prices range between $50 and $250."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to position people or things together, especially in rows:",
        "examples": [
          "The crowd ranged itself along the route of the procession.",
          "The troops were ranged in front of the commanding officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or travel freely:",
        "examples": [
          "The hens range freely about/over the farm.",
          "The walkers ranged through/over the hills all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a piece of writing or speech) to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "Our discussion ranged over many current issues.",
          "The findings of a wide-ranging (= including many subjects) survey of young people's attitudes are published today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level to which something is limited, or the area within which something operates:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a wide range of subjects",
          "[ C ] The coat was beautiful, but way out of my price range.",
          "[ C ] I like temperatures in the 60s and 70s, somewhere in that range."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Range is also the period of time within which something happens, or the distance something travels:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] the short/intermediate/long range",
          "[ U ] He was shot at very close range."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A vehicle’s or aircraft’s range is the distance that it can travel without having to stop for more fuel.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of similar or related things:",
        "examples": [
          "We offer a wide range of options.",
          "The clinic provides a full range of medical services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A range (also (also line)) is a group of products of a particular type.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of mountains or hills:",
        "examples": [
          "the San Juan Range"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area where people can practice shooting guns or hitting golf balls, or where weapons can be tested",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area of land for animals to feed on, or the region a type of animal or plant comes from and is most often found in",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stove used for cooking that has a top surface with burners (= devices for controlling flames or heat) for heating food and usually an oven (= enclosed cooking space):",
        "examples": [
          "gas/electric range"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be limited to a particular length, amount, or area:",
        "examples": [
          "Prices range from $50 to $250.",
          "Our discussions ranged over many issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or travel with complete freedom:",
        "examples": [
          "The hikers ranged over the hills all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of similar things considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "a range of sth They provide IT and consultancy services to a range of clients.",
          "a wide/broad range The new regulations allow a much wider range of companies to sell legal services.",
          "a range of issues/options/possibilities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of products of a similar type that are sold by a particular company or store:",
        "examples": [
          "a broad/wide/huge range We stock a wide range of printers and accessories.",
          "a full/extensive range They aim to offer a full range of online services for travellers.",
          "a small/narrow/limited range Big-discount retailers sell a limited range at highly competitive prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount or type of something between an upper and lower limit:",
        "examples": [
          "in the range of $1500-$2000/£10,000-12,000, etc. The cost of building the new stadium is estimated to be in the range of €150-180 million.",
          "in the ... range Their annual salaries are in the $30,000 to $40,000 range.",
          "age/frequency/income range We interviewed customers across the whole age range, from 16 to 65."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest and lowest price at which a particular share has traded over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the fund's purchases are in the 250p-300p trading range."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the limits of power, responsibility, experience, etc. that a person or organization has:",
        "examples": [
          "range of experience/skills/abilities The project is outside my range of experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to set the price of stocks or shares at a level where there is very little difference between the bottom and top price, especially when investors are nervous about a financial market:",
        "examples": [
          "The markets traded in a narrow range ahead of today's US interest-rate decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an upper and lower limit in amount, level, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "range from sth to sth Prices range from $50 to $1500.",
          "range between sth and sth Charges range between 15% and 25%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to include a group of things of the type described:",
        "examples": [
          "range from sth to sth They sell products ranging from batteries to high-end electronic goods."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ranging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an upper and a lower limit in amount, number, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Dress sizes range from petite to extra large.",
          "Prices range between $50 and $250."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to position people or things together, especially in rows:",
        "examples": [
          "The crowd ranged itself along the route of the procession.",
          "The troops were ranged in front of the commanding officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or travel freely:",
        "examples": [
          "The hens range freely about/over the farm.",
          "The walkers ranged through/over the hills all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a piece of writing or speech) to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "Our discussion ranged over many current issues.",
          "The findings of a wide-ranging (= including many subjects) survey of young people's attitudes are published today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rank": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a position in an organization, such as the army, showing the importance of the person having it:",
        "examples": [
          "senior/high/junior/low rank",
          "He has just been promoted to the rank of captain.",
          "Ministers of cabinet rank receive a higher salary than other ministers.",
          "Having a large income is one of the advantages of rank (= high position)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular position, higher or lower than others:",
        "examples": [
          "He's in the front/first rank of (= one of the best) international tennis players.",
          "Consumer preferences were placed in rank order from 1 to 5."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the members of a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "party ranks Party ranks have swelled by nearly 300,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be moved up from a low level position in an organization to a higher one:",
        "examples": [
          "He rose through the ranks to become a general."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a row, especially of people or things standing side by side:",
        "examples": [
          "The front rank of the riot squad raised their shields.",
          "literary We could see nothing for miles but serried ranks (= many close rows) of fir trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where taxis wait for passengers:",
        "examples": [
          "There were no taxis at the taxi/cab rank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of something bad) complete or extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "It was rank stupidity to drive so fast on an icy road.",
          "The horse that won the race was a rank outsider."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe plants that grow too fast or too thickly, or an area covered by these:",
        "examples": [
          "The abandoned garden was rank with weeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "smelling strong and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "His clothes were rank with sweat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a position higher or lower than others, or to be considered to have such a position:",
        "examples": [
          "A captain ranks (= has a position) above a lieutenant.",
          "My entry was ranked third in the flower show.",
          "She ranked the bottles in order of size along the shelf.",
          "In my opinion, he ranks among the theatre's greatest actors.",
          "2012 must rank as (= be) the most difficult year for Europe since the 30s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position in relation to others higher or lower, showing the importance or authority of the person having it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] You get more privileges if you have a higher rank.",
          "[ U ] He rose quickly in rank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "smelling very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a rank odor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position in an organization such as the government, army, etc. that shows the importance of someone's job compared to other positions:",
        "examples": [
          "high/low/middle rank The committee usually consists of people of a higher rank than the person being interviewed.",
          "a management/executive rank",
          "the top/highest rank",
          "Despite his lack of Cabinet rank, U.N. diplomats said that the US representative would be listened to carefully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular position in a list that shows how important, good, profitable, etc. something is compared to other things of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "the first/top/highest rank of sth A big merger would put the firm into the first rank of global companies.",
          "fall/slip in rank The fund has slipped in rank to eighth position in the Nasdaq.",
          "the bottom/lowest rank"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the members of a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Party ranks have grown by nearly 100,000.",
          "the ranks of sth The deal will help them join the ranks of the established leaders in the mobile phone market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ordinary employees in a company, rather than the managers:",
        "examples": [
          "Solidarity in the ranks has produced an agreement that protects jobs for our communities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep moving up from a low position in an organization to higher ones:",
        "examples": [
          "He joined the company in 2000 and has been rising through the ranks ever since."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or be put into a position on a list of other similar things or people, that compares their importance, level of success, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "rank third/thirtieth, etc. The chemical company will rank 17th among U.S. chemical companies based on sales.",
          "be ranked third/thirtieth, etc. The Japan fund has gone from strength to strength and is ranked fourth in its sector.",
          "rank (sth) among sth The district ranks among the bottom ten in the state for residents' income.",
          "She was ranked among the 25 most powerful business women in the world.",
          "rank low/high Energy costs rank high in importance in consumer's minds.",
          "rank above/below sth England ranked below many other European countries for employment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a list of things in order, comparing their importance, level of success, quality, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We rank a broad range of stocks using both value characteristics and growth characteristics.",
          "When facing a number of challenges, it is often useful to rank their importance so appropriate attention can be provided.",
          "rank sth according to/by sth Cities were ranked according to how many international conferences they hosted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ranked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a position higher or lower than others, or to be considered to have such a position:",
        "examples": [
          "A captain ranks (= has a position) above a lieutenant.",
          "My entry was ranked third in the flower show.",
          "She ranked the bottles in order of size along the shelf.",
          "In my opinion, he ranks among the theatre's greatest actors.",
          "2012 must rank as (= be) the most difficult year for Europe since the 30s."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ranking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rank or level, for example in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year Wiseman rose from 266 to 35 in the tennis world rankings.",
          "The city's housing costs were enough to earn it a ranking of 66th nationally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the officer of highest rank present at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "General Steinberger was the ranking officer present at the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the highest rank or standing in relation to others of the same kind:",
        "examples": [
          "The Senator is the ranking Republican on the committee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position or level something or someone has in a list that compares their importance, quality, success, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Figures in brackets indicate the ranking of the leading host economies on a per capita basis.",
          "The UK's actual ranking won't be known until a new Top 500 list is released."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list that compares the importance, quality, success, etc. of people or things of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has dropped in the Franchise 500 ranking from No. 23 last year to No. 59."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of deciding where someone or something should be in a list that compares things of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "The ranking system is based on a complicated formula with different items such as reputation or performance carrying different weights.",
          "ranking as sth She referred to the bank's ranking by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as the largest purchaser of green-power energy credits in the United States."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the highest position of authority in an organization, at a meeting, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the ranking member on several Senate subcommittees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rankings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a position in an organization, such as the army, showing the importance of the person having it:",
        "examples": [
          "senior/high/junior/low rank",
          "He has just been promoted to the rank of captain.",
          "Ministers of cabinet rank receive a higher salary than other ministers.",
          "Having a large income is one of the advantages of rank (= high position)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular position, higher or lower than others:",
        "examples": [
          "He's in the front/first rank of (= one of the best) international tennis players.",
          "Consumer preferences were placed in rank order from 1 to 5."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the members of a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "party ranks Party ranks have swelled by nearly 300,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be moved up from a low level position in an organization to a higher one:",
        "examples": [
          "He rose through the ranks to become a general."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a row, especially of people or things standing side by side:",
        "examples": [
          "The front rank of the riot squad raised their shields.",
          "literary We could see nothing for miles but serried ranks (= many close rows) of fir trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where taxis wait for passengers:",
        "examples": [
          "There were no taxis at the taxi/cab rank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of something bad) complete or extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "It was rank stupidity to drive so fast on an icy road.",
          "The horse that won the race was a rank outsider."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe plants that grow too fast or too thickly, or an area covered by these:",
        "examples": [
          "The abandoned garden was rank with weeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "smelling strong and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "His clothes were rank with sweat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a position higher or lower than others, or to be considered to have such a position:",
        "examples": [
          "A captain ranks (= has a position) above a lieutenant.",
          "My entry was ranked third in the flower show.",
          "She ranked the bottles in order of size along the shelf.",
          "In my opinion, he ranks among the theatre's greatest actors.",
          "2012 must rank as (= be) the most difficult year for Europe since the 30s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position in relation to others higher or lower, showing the importance or authority of the person having it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] You get more privileges if you have a higher rank.",
          "[ U ] He rose quickly in rank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "smelling very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a rank odor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position in an organization such as the government, army, etc. that shows the importance of someone's job compared to other positions:",
        "examples": [
          "high/low/middle rank The committee usually consists of people of a higher rank than the person being interviewed.",
          "a management/executive rank",
          "the top/highest rank",
          "Despite his lack of Cabinet rank, U.N. diplomats said that the US representative would be listened to carefully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular position in a list that shows how important, good, profitable, etc. something is compared to other things of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "the first/top/highest rank of sth A big merger would put the firm into the first rank of global companies.",
          "fall/slip in rank The fund has slipped in rank to eighth position in the Nasdaq.",
          "the bottom/lowest rank"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the members of a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Party ranks have grown by nearly 100,000.",
          "the ranks of sth The deal will help them join the ranks of the established leaders in the mobile phone market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ordinary employees in a company, rather than the managers:",
        "examples": [
          "Solidarity in the ranks has produced an agreement that protects jobs for our communities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep moving up from a low position in an organization to higher ones:",
        "examples": [
          "He joined the company in 2000 and has been rising through the ranks ever since."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or be put into a position on a list of other similar things or people, that compares their importance, level of success, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "rank third/thirtieth, etc. The chemical company will rank 17th among U.S. chemical companies based on sales.",
          "be ranked third/thirtieth, etc. The Japan fund has gone from strength to strength and is ranked fourth in its sector.",
          "rank (sth) among sth The district ranks among the bottom ten in the state for residents' income.",
          "She was ranked among the 25 most powerful business women in the world.",
          "rank low/high Energy costs rank high in importance in consumer's minds.",
          "rank above/below sth England ranked below many other European countries for employment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a list of things in order, comparing their importance, level of success, quality, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We rank a broad range of stocks using both value characteristics and growth characteristics.",
          "When facing a number of challenges, it is often useful to rank their importance so appropriate attention can be provided.",
          "rank sth according to/by sth Cities were ranked according to how many international conferences they hosted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ranks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the members of a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "party ranks Party ranks have swelled by nearly 300,000.",
          "the ranks The party leadership seems to be losing support in the ranks.",
          "join the ranks of Marty has joined the ranks of the (= become) unemployed.",
          "The proposals have provoked consternation among the ranks, with some members threatening to leave.",
          "Rising unemployment seems likely to swell the ranks of the uninsured."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the members of a group or organization, or members of the armed service who are not officers:",
        "examples": [
          "He rose through the ranks to become a director of the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ransom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of money that is demanded in exchange for someone who has been taken prisoner, or sometimes for an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "ransom demand/note Family members said they received ransom demands/notes the day after the boy went missing.",
          "demand a ransom for They demanded a huge ransom for the return of the little girl whom they had kidnapped.",
          "hold someone/something to/for ransom The gang held the racehorse to/for ransom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay money in order to set someone free:",
        "examples": [
          "ransom someone for something Her father ransomed her for a million dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sum of money demanded in exchange for someone or something that has been taken:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The kidnappers demanded a huge ransom.",
          "[ U ] The man’s brother was held for ransom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to free someone who has been taken away by paying money:",
        "examples": [
          "The executive was ransomed for a million dollars."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak, write or shout in a loud, uncontrolled, or angry way, often saying confused or silly things:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always ranting (on) about the government.",
          "I get fed up with my mother ranting and raving (about my clothes) all the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, angry, and confused speech:",
        "examples": [
          "The minister's speech descended into a rant against his political opponents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or shout in a loud or angry way:",
        "examples": [
          "I got really wound up and started ranting and raving."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ranting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of speaking, writing, or shouting in a loud, uncontrolled, or angry way, often saying confused or silly things:",
        "examples": [
          "His letters were the rantings of a crazy person.",
          "This isn't an argument, it's just meaningless ranting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak, write or shout in a loud, uncontrolled, or angry way, often saying confused or silly things:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always ranting (on) about the government.",
          "I get fed up with my mother ranting and raving (about my clothes) all the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, angry, and confused speech:",
        "examples": [
          "The minister's speech descended into a rant against his political opponents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or shout in a loud or angry way:",
        "examples": [
          "I got really wound up and started ranting and raving."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of popular music with a strong rhythm in which the words are spoken, not sung:",
        "examples": [
          "a rap artist/star"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement accusing someone of a crime, or the punishment that someone is given for a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "He always said he was jailed on a bum rap (= false accusation).",
          "The police caught him, but somehow he managed to beat the rap (= escape punishment).",
          "I'm not going to take the rap for you (= be punished for something you did)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judgment or a reaction:",
        "examples": [
          "The new show got a bum/bad rap (= was severely criticized) in all the papers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden short noise, especially one made by hitting a hard surface:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a series of raps on the window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or say something suddenly and forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "She rapped (on) the table to get everyone's attention.",
          "The colonel rapped (out) an order to his men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone, especially officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The headline read \"Judge raps police\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform rap",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit suddenly and forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We heard him rap on the door.",
          "[ T ] She rapped the table to get everyone’s attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform the type of popular music of African-American origin that features rhythmic speaking set to a strong beat:",
        "examples": [
          "On his new album he raps about his hard life and hard times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of popular music of African-American origin that features rhythmic speaking set to a strong beat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an accusation that someone has committed a crime, or punishment for a crime",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judgment, report, or reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "The smell of the Great Salt Lake has given it a bad rap."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rape": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to have sex when they are unwilling, using violence or threatening behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "She was pulled from the car and raped.",
          "An alleged sexual predator is on trial for raping a young man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(an example of) the crime of forcefully having sex with someone against their wishes:",
        "examples": [
          "He had committed several rapes.",
          "He was convicted of rape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "destruction of the natural world, often for profit:",
        "examples": [
          "The road builders were accused of the rape of the countryside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant with yellow flowers from which oil and animal food are produced",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to have sex when he or she is unwilling",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rape also means to damage or destroy something by using it in an unsuitable way:",
        "examples": [
          "Developers are raping the countryside."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to have sex when they are unwilling, using violence or threatening behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "She was pulled from the car and raped.",
          "An alleged sexual predator is on trial for raping a young man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rapes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to have sex when they are unwilling, using violence or threatening behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "She was pulled from the car and raped.",
          "An alleged sexual predator is on trial for raping a young man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(an example of) the crime of forcefully having sex with someone against their wishes:",
        "examples": [
          "He had committed several rapes.",
          "He was convicted of rape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "destruction of the natural world, often for profit:",
        "examples": [
          "The road builders were accused of the rape of the countryside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant with yellow flowers from which oil and animal food are produced",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to have sex when he or she is unwilling",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rape also means to damage or destroy something by using it in an unsuitable way:",
        "examples": [
          "Developers are raping the countryside."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rapid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "fast or sudden:",
        "examples": [
          "The 1990s were a period of rapid change/growth.",
          "I was startled by a rapid movement to my left.",
          "His response to the accusation was rapid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quick or sudden:",
        "examples": [
          "rapid growth",
          "There’s been rapid change in China.",
          "We kept up a rapid pace."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rapidly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a fast or sudden way:",
        "examples": [
          "Things are changing very rapidly.",
          "The country's oil reserves are rapidly declining."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rapids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dangerous part of a river that flows very fast because it is steep and sometimes narrow:",
        "examples": [
          "They shot (= travelled through) the rapids in a canoe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast-flowing part of a river",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "raping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to have sex when they are unwilling, using violence or threatening behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "She was pulled from the car and raped.",
          "An alleged sexual predator is on trial for raping a young man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rapist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who forces someone to have sex with them:",
        "examples": [
          "The police have caught the rapist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who rapes someone",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rapists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who forces someone to have sex with them:",
        "examples": [
          "The police have caught the rapist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who rapes someone",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rapped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rappel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go down a very steep slope by holding on to a rope that is fastened to the top of the slope:",
        "examples": [
          "rappel down She rappelled down the rock face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of going down a very steep slope by holding on to a rope that is fastened to the top of the slope:",
        "examples": [
          "After a few more rappels down some smaller cliffs, we went for a much-needed swim.",
          "We finished the rappel with no dramas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rapper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who performs rap music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musician who performs the type of popular music of African-American origin that features rhythmic speaking set to a strong beat:",
        "examples": [
          "The rapper will release two albums on Sept. 14."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rappers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who performs rap music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musician who performs the type of popular music of African-American origin that features rhythmic speaking set to a strong beat:",
        "examples": [
          "The rapper will release two albums on Sept. 14."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rapping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of performing a style of popular music that involves speaking, rather than singing, words to music that has a strong rhythm:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a great backing track beneath the rapping and singing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rapport": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a good understanding of someone and an ability to communicate well with them:",
        "examples": [
          "We'd worked together for years and developed a close/good rapport.",
          "She has an excellent rapport with her staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreement or sympathy between people or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a good rapport with her staff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of popular music with a strong rhythm in which the words are spoken, not sung:",
        "examples": [
          "a rap artist/star"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement accusing someone of a crime, or the punishment that someone is given for a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "He always said he was jailed on a bum rap (= false accusation).",
          "The police caught him, but somehow he managed to beat the rap (= escape punishment).",
          "I'm not going to take the rap for you (= be punished for something you did)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judgment or a reaction:",
        "examples": [
          "The new show got a bum/bad rap (= was severely criticized) in all the papers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden short noise, especially one made by hitting a hard surface:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a series of raps on the window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or say something suddenly and forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "She rapped (on) the table to get everyone's attention.",
          "The colonel rapped (out) an order to his men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone, especially officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The headline read \"Judge raps police\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform rap",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit suddenly and forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We heard him rap on the door.",
          "[ T ] She rapped the table to get everyone’s attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform the type of popular music of African-American origin that features rhythmic speaking set to a strong beat:",
        "examples": [
          "On his new album he raps about his hard life and hard times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of popular music of African-American origin that features rhythmic speaking set to a strong beat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an accusation that someone has committed a crime, or punishment for a crime",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judgment, report, or reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "The smell of the Great Salt Lake has given it a bad rap."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raptor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bird, such as an eagle or a hawk, that kills and eats small birds and animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of small dinosaur",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "raptors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bird, such as an eagle or a hawk, that kills and eats small birds and animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of small dinosaur",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rapture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extreme pleasure and happiness or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "He listened to the music with an expression of pure rapture on his face.",
          "The prime minister's supporters greeted her speech with rapture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of extreme pleasure and happiness or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "in raptures She was in raptures about/over her first visit to Paris."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme pleasure and happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Life was rapture for a little while."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not common or frequent; very unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "a rare disease/species",
          "The museum is full of rare and precious treasures.",
          "a rare occasion/opportunity/visit/treat, etc.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's very rare to find these birds in New England in winter.",
          "It's very rare to find someone who combines such qualities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "He's that rare beast: a rapper who can sing.",
          "A hole in one is a rare beast that few professional golfers achieve even once in their career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of meat) not cooked for very long and still red:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like my steak rare, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the air at the top of a mountain, which contains less oxygen, making it harder to breathe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not common and therefore sometimes valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "rare species of birds",
          "Success like that is extremely rare.",
          "She’s usually positive, but on rare occasions disappointment shows through.",
          "With rare exceptions, the families in this town have lived here for generations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of meat) not cooked for very long and still red inside:",
        "examples": [
          "rare steak"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rarely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not often:",
        "examples": [
          "We rarely see each other now.",
          "I rarely have time to read a newspaper.",
          "formal Rarely have I seen such a beautiful sunset."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on very few occasions; almost never:",
        "examples": [
          "I rarely have time to read the newspaper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rarer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not common or frequent; very unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "a rare disease/species",
          "The museum is full of rare and precious treasures.",
          "a rare occasion/opportunity/visit/treat, etc.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's very rare to find these birds in New England in winter.",
          "It's very rare to find someone who combines such qualities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "He's that rare beast: a rapper who can sing.",
          "A hole in one is a rare beast that few professional golfers achieve even once in their career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of meat) not cooked for very long and still red:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like my steak rare, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the air at the top of a mountain, which contains less oxygen, making it harder to breathe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not common and therefore sometimes valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "rare species of birds",
          "Success like that is extremely rare.",
          "She’s usually positive, but on rare occasions disappointment shows through.",
          "With rare exceptions, the families in this town have lived here for generations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of meat) not cooked for very long and still red inside:",
        "examples": [
          "rare steak"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rarest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not common or frequent; very unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "a rare disease/species",
          "The museum is full of rare and precious treasures.",
          "a rare occasion/opportunity/visit/treat, etc.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's very rare to find these birds in New England in winter.",
          "It's very rare to find someone who combines such qualities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "He's that rare beast: a rapper who can sing.",
          "A hole in one is a rare beast that few professional golfers achieve even once in their career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of meat) not cooked for very long and still red:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like my steak rare, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the air at the top of a mountain, which contains less oxygen, making it harder to breathe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not common and therefore sometimes valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "rare species of birds",
          "Success like that is extremely rare.",
          "She’s usually positive, but on rare occasions disappointment shows through.",
          "With rare exceptions, the families in this town have lived here for generations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of meat) not cooked for very long and still red inside:",
        "examples": [
          "rare steak"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be very enthusiastic about starting something:",
        "examples": [
          "I've bought all the paint for decorating the bedrooms and I'm raring to get started.",
          "I had been preparing for the exam for a year and now I was raring to go (= eager to start)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very enthusiastic or eager:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone is raring to go."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rarity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is very unusual, or the quality of being very unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "Men who do the cooking are something of a rarity.",
          "Diamonds are valuable because of their rarity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something rare, or the state of being rare:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Snow in Florida is a rarity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rascal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a child or a man, who does things that you disapprove of, but who you still like:",
        "examples": [
          "I caught those little/young rascals dressing up in my clothes.",
          "What's that old rascal been up to?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dishonest person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves badly or dishonestly but who is usually likable:",
        "examples": [
          "The group includes thieves, politicians, and rascals of every sort."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rascals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a child or a man, who does things that you disapprove of, but who you still like:",
        "examples": [
          "I caught those little/young rascals dressing up in my clothes.",
          "What's that old rascal been up to?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dishonest person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves badly or dishonestly but who is usually likable:",
        "examples": [
          "The group includes thieves, politicians, and rascals of every sort."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a lot of small red spots on the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got an itchy rash all over my chest.",
          "If you stay in the sun too long you'll get (a) heat rash.",
          "UK He came out/up in a rash after he fell in a patch of nettles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of unpleasant events of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a rash of robberies/accidents/complaints in the last two months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "careless or unwise, without thought for what might happen or result:",
        "examples": [
          "That was a rash decision - you didn't think about the costs involved.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I think it was a bit rash of them to get married when they'd only known each other for a few weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without thought for what might happen or result; unwise in your actions:",
        "examples": [
          "a rash statement",
          "It was rash of them to get married so quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of spots or a raised area on the skin resulting from illness or from touching a harmful substance:",
        "examples": [
          "an itchy rash"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number, esp. of something happening in a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s been a rash of robberies in the valley."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rashes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a lot of small red spots on the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got an itchy rash all over my chest.",
          "If you stay in the sun too long you'll get (a) heat rash.",
          "UK He came out/up in a rash after he fell in a patch of nettles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of unpleasant events of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a rash of robberies/accidents/complaints in the last two months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "careless or unwise, without thought for what might happen or result:",
        "examples": [
          "That was a rash decision - you didn't think about the costs involved.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I think it was a bit rash of them to get married when they'd only known each other for a few weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without thought for what might happen or result; unwise in your actions:",
        "examples": [
          "a rash statement",
          "It was rash of them to get married so quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of spots or a raised area on the skin resulting from illness or from touching a harmful substance:",
        "examples": [
          "an itchy rash"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number, esp. of something happening in a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s been a rash of robberies in the valley."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raspberries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small soft red fruit, or the bush on which it grows:",
        "examples": [
          "raspberries and ice cream",
          "raspberry jam"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude sound made by sticking the tongue out and blowing:",
        "examples": [
          "The boy turned and blew a raspberry at the teacher before running off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, soft, red fruit that grows on a bush",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "raspberry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small soft red fruit, or the bush on which it grows:",
        "examples": [
          "raspberries and ice cream",
          "raspberry jam"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude sound made by sticking the tongue out and blowing:",
        "examples": [
          "The boy turned and blew a raspberry at the teacher before running off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, soft, red fruit that grows on a bush",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rasping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A rasping sound or a rasping voice is unpleasantly rough:",
        "examples": [
          "rasping cough The man had a rasping cough that left him gasping for breath.",
          "rasping voice With his rasping voice, the singer is considered to be one of the most influential artists of all time.",
          "My phone rang, and I heard my mother's voice, hoarse and rasping."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rasps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a rough blade, used for shaping wood or metal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rough unpleasant noise, like metal being rubbed against metal:",
        "examples": [
          "There was the rasp of a bolt and the door suddenly opened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a rough unpleasant sound, especially while breathing or speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard his breath rasping in his chest.",
          "The gunman rasped (out) an urgent order (= gave it in an unpleasant-sounding voice) to the other members of the gang."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub something roughly:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse rasped my hand with his tongue as I fed him the apple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant sound, like something with a rough surface being rubbed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "raspy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A raspy voice sounds unpleasantly rough.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rasta": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people put a temporary structure across a road to stop traffic in order to show that they disagree with something that a company or the government is doing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small rodent, larger than a mouse, that has a long tail and is considered to be harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "Rats carry disease.",
          "I think we've got rats (= there are rats in our house)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant person who deceives others or is not loyal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for rapid antigen test: a test done using a small medical device that tests whether or not there is a particular substance, gene, etc. in a sample (= a small amount of a substance):",
        "examples": [
          "A RAT is a quick home test to check if you may have Covid-19.",
          "It is important to store RATs at the right temperature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small animal that looks like a large mouse:",
        "examples": [
          "A rat was sniffing around the trash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant person who deceives or is not loyal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ratatouille": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dish made by cooking vegetables, such as tomatoes, aubergines, and peppers, in liquid at a low heat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ratchet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a machine that allows movement in one direction only. It is usually a wheel with teeth-like parts that either slide over or lock against the free end of a bar:",
        "examples": [
          "The ratchet at the other end of the axle only turns one way.",
          "Keep the ratchet mechanism lubricated with oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool consisting of a metal handle and a socket, used for turning objects in one direction only:",
        "examples": [
          "The bolts can be removed with a ratchet.",
          "I had almost every ratchet and wrench in the tool catalogue at my disposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wooden device that when turned around and around produces a noise like a series of knocks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes a situation change or develop in one direction only, for example by being able to rise but not fall or the other way round:",
        "examples": [
          "Presidential power often acts like a one-way ratchet: It can be increased far more easily than it can be reduced.",
          "A price ratchet means that prices do not move downward but are free to move up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change an activity, amount, or feeling by degrees:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Interest rates always ratchet down in an election year.",
          "[ M ] Critics are trying to ratchet up public pressure on lawmakers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement by which managers are given increasing numbers of shares in a company in relation to increases in its profits or success:",
        "examples": [
          "The sale has been rewarding for the chief executive, whose original 20% stake grew to 30% under a ratchet arrangement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a machine that allows controlled movement in one direction only",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system that controls activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Tightening the interest-rate ratchet to control inflation would risk tipping the economy into a nasty downturn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ratcheting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "ratcheting costs, levels, etc. are increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "Reduced demand and ratcheting costs are forcing many small businesses to close."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the speed at which something happens or changes, or the amount or number of times it happens or changes in a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "Although she's recovering from her illness, her rate of progress is quite slow.",
          "I told my assistants to work at their own rate.",
          "The taxi was going at a tremendous rate.",
          "the growth/inflation/mortality/unemployment, etc. rate",
          "The drug has a high success/failure rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount or level of payment:",
        "examples": [
          "We agreed a rate with the painter before he started work.",
          "What's the going (= standard) rate for this type of work?",
          "Do you pay your mortgage on a fixed or variable rate (= of interest)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a local tax paid in Australia, and in Britain in the past, by the owners of houses and other buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "I see rates are going up again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge the value or character of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you rate him as a football player?",
          "She is rated very highly by the people she works for.",
          "informal \"What do you think of her as a singer?\" \"I don't really rate her (= I do not think that she is very good).\"",
          "I rate cars as one of the worst polluters of the environment.",
          "[ + obj + noun  ] On a scale of one to ten, I'd rate his book a five.",
          "Traffic accidents are so frequent that they don't rate a mention (= are not considered to be worth reporting) in the newspaper unless a lot of people are killed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be considered to be something of a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "That rates as the worst film I've ever seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In Britain in the past, a building was rated to decide how much local tax the owner should pay.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with words such as first, second, etc. to show how good you think something is:",
        "examples": [
          "His suggestions are always first-rate (= very good).",
          "This company produces second/third-rate (= not very good) goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measurement of the speed at which something happens or changes, or the number of times it happens or changes, within a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "the rate of change/decay",
          "rates of digestion/oxygenation",
          "We have relatively low unemployment rates these days.",
          "If we improve students’ self-esteem, we could reduce the dropout rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount or level of payment:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates may rise soon.",
          "Rental rates vary depending on the size of the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge the value or worth of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Half of those surveyed rated his work as good.",
          "[ L ] The movie is rated R.",
          "[ I ] Mark Twain has rated as an enduring author for 100 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disapproving If you say someone or something doesn’t rate, you mean the person or thing is of poor quality or not worth consideration.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the speed at which something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "at a fast/slow/steady rate The economy grew at a slower rate in the third quarter than previously estimated.",
          "an alarming/incredible/surprising rate The future of the channel is under threat after losing viewers and advertisers at an alarming rate.",
          "cut/reduce/slow down the rate The dip in consumer spending was a key factor in slowing down the rate of growth in the economy.",
          "double/increase/speed up the rate of sth",
          "improve/maintain the rate of sth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of something, or the number of times something happens in a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "at a rate of 20%/100 a day, etc.",
          "The group's business plan shows it growing at its current rate for the next five years.",
          "rising/falling rate The report examines the reasons for the rising rate of personal bankruptcy.",
          "unemployment/jobless rate Economists predict that the unemployment rate will continue to rise over the next 12 months.",
          "It is an area with high poverty and a high crime rate.",
          "the birth/death/divorce rate",
          "the failure/success rate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is charged or paid for a particular service:",
        "examples": [
          "cheap/competitive/reasonable rate The network offers the cheapest rates for mobile calls from abroad.",
          "The survey found that the average rate of pay was $9.51 per hour for women and $12.95 for men.",
          "charge/pay/set a rate We charge a rate of between €500 and €800 per day.",
          "a daily/hourly/weekly rate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount that is charged as tax on income, interest on loans, etc., usually shown as a percentage:",
        "examples": [
          "a competitive/reduced/special rate Some internet banks offer personal loans at highly competitive rates.",
          "falling/high/rising rate How much a bond fund falls in a rising rate environment depends on its duration.",
          "a fall/rise/cut in the rate We are likely to see a rise in the rate of VAT.",
          "an annual/monthly/quarterly rate",
          "the loan/savings rate",
          "a rate cut/increase/hike I think we need another rate increase to keep inflation down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, a local tax paid for some public services:",
        "examples": [
          "The company was told it had to pay rates of £1,100 a year on the small piece of land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have, or be thought to have, a particular value or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "rate (sth) highly The broadband deal is rated highly in a survey by Which magazine.",
          "The sector's most highly-rated analyst team advised investors to book profits.",
          "rate (sth) as sth That must rate as one of the worst investments the company has ever made.",
          "be rated a failure/success"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something a particular value or position in a list, according to a set of standards:",
        "examples": [
          "The survey asked consumers to rate the elements that would most influence their purchasing decision.",
          "be rated A/15/R, etc. This film is rated 18, and is for adults only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something such as a piece of electrical equipment a number or letter that shows how powerful it is, how much electricity it uses, etc. so that consumers can compare products:",
        "examples": [
          "be rated A/B/X, etc. The washing machine is rated A for energy efficiency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an investment a particular value after examining the level of risk involved:",
        "examples": [
          "be rated (as) investment grade/A/Triple A etc. Debt rated AA has a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advise investors to buy, keep, or sell particular shares or bonds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with words such as first, second, etc. to show how good or bad you think something is:",
        "examples": [
          "first-/top-rate An innovative person with top-rate business credentials is needed to fill the position of executive director."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge the value or character of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you rate him as a football player?",
          "She is rated very highly by the people she works for.",
          "informal \"What do you think of her as a singer?\" \"I don't really rate her (= I do not think that she is very good).\"",
          "I rate cars as one of the worst polluters of the environment.",
          "[ + obj + noun  ] On a scale of one to ten, I'd rate his book a five.",
          "Traffic accidents are so frequent that they don't rate a mention (= are not considered to be worth reporting) in the newspaper unless a lot of people are killed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be considered to be something of a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "That rates as the worst film I've ever seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In Britain in the past, a building was rated to decide how much local tax the owner should pay.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a local tax paid in Australia, and in Britain in the past, by the owners of houses and other buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "I see rates are going up again.",
          "Have we paid our rates?",
          "How much are our rates?",
          "Some citizens were refusing to pay their rates.",
          "People are struggling to pay their rates.",
          "People were saying they'd rather go to jail than pay their rates.",
          "Instead of rates we now have Council Tax, in which people pay according to the value of their property."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rather": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "quite; to a slight degree:",
        "examples": [
          "It's rather cold today, isn't it?",
          "That's rather a difficult book - here's an easier one for you.",
          "The train was rather too crowded for a comfortable journey.",
          "She answered the phone rather sleepily.",
          "I rather doubt I'll be able to come to your party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more accurately; more exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "She'll fly to California on Thursday, or rather, she will if she has to.",
          "He's my sister's friend really, rather than mine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express an opposite opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "The ending of the war is not a cause for celebration, but rather for regret that it ever happened.",
          "No, I'm not tired. Rather the opposite in fact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "instead of; used especially when you prefer one thing to another:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I'd like to stay at home this evening rather than go out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you prefer to have or do one thing more than another:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd rather have a beer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very; to a large degree:",
        "examples": [
          "Actually, I did rather well in my exams.",
          "I've got rather a lot of work to do at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certainly; yes:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Do you want to come out for dinner with us this evening?\" \"Rather!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in preference to, or as a preference:",
        "examples": [
          "She wants us to meet her here rather than go to her apartment.",
          "I’d rather wear the black shoes.",
          "She’s saying things that many would rather not hear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more accurately; more exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "These were not common criminals, but rather enemies of the state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to a noticeable degree; somewhat:",
        "examples": [
          "It all seems rather unimportant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ratification": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of making an agreement official:",
        "examples": [
          "The agreement requires formal ratification by the league's athletic directors.",
          "If the resolution passes, the year-long ratification process will begin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of voting on a decision or signing a written agreement to make it official:",
        "examples": [
          "The European Parliament's most vital responsibility is ratification of the EU budget.",
          "The union has scheduled a ratification vote for noon Wednesday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ratify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of governments or organizations) to make an agreement official:",
        "examples": [
          "Many countries have now ratified the UN convention on the rights of the child.",
          "The decision will have to be ratified (= approved) by the executive board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of governments or organizations) to agree in writing to a set of rules, or to officially approve a decision or plan:",
        "examples": [
          "Four countries have now ratified the agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vote on a decision or sign a written agreement to make it official:",
        "examples": [
          "The decision will have to be ratified by the board."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a measurement of how good or popular someone or something is:",
        "examples": [
          "The government's approval/popularity rating sank to an all-time low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of television and radio programmes showing how popular they are:",
        "examples": [
          "Advertisers are interested in ratings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rating is a record of the number of people who watch or listen to a particular broadcast:",
        "examples": [
          "Advertisers are interested in ratings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measurement of the quality or success of something, or of particular features it has, especially when compared with other things of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "get/receive/be awarded a rating The game was awarded a five-star rating by Gamer magazine.",
          "approval/popularity rating The president's approval rating was around 60%.",
          "a high/excellent/positive rating",
          "a low/poor rating",
          "a 30%/9 point/3-star, etc. rating Consumers gave the product a 7.5 point rating on a scale of 1 to 10.",
          "a rating scale/system There is currently a voluntary rating system in place for violence on TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a calculation by a ratings agency of the level of risk of an investment or loan:",
        "examples": [
          "cut/downgrade/lower a rating",
          "raise/lift/upgrade a rating",
          "have/maintain a rating",
          "A policy condition is that the securities must be rated in the four top rating categories by S&P or Moody's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a calculation by an insurance company of how much someone should pay for insurance, based on the level of risk involved:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposed change in the city's flood insurance rating could reduce premiums by 5%.",
          "calculate/have/receive a rating"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or letter showing how powerful something such as a piece of electrical equipment is, how much electricity it uses, etc. so that consumers can compare products:",
        "examples": [
          "These green mortgages are available only to those buying a new home with a high energy efficiency rating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "figures that show how many people watch or listen to a television or radio programme:",
        "examples": [
          "good/high ratings Advertisers seek out the programmes with the highest ratings for their main campaigns.",
          "low/poor ratings",
          "declining/improving ratings",
          "ratings go up/down",
          "ratings battle/war The two channels are locked in a ratings battle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ratings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a list of television and radio programmes showing how popular they are:",
        "examples": [
          "Advertisers are interested in ratings.",
          "The show has fallen in the ratings this week.",
          "A brief guest appearance from the star has helped to boost the show's flagging ratings.",
          "They considered scrapping the first series because of its low ratings.",
          "Perhaps predictably, the news spoof enjoyed record ratings in the run-up to the elections."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ratio": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the relationship between two groups or amounts that expresses how much bigger one is than the other:",
        "examples": [
          "The ratio of men to women at the conference was ten to one/10:1.",
          "The school is trying to improve its pupil-teacher ratio (= the number of teachers compared with the number of students)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a comparison of two numbers calculated by dividing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Ratio is also a relationship between two groups or amounts that expresses how much bigger one is than the other:",
        "examples": [
          "a low student-teacher ratio",
          "The ratio of men to women at the conference was ten to one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationship between two amounts, represented by two numbers or a percentage, expressing how much bigger one is than the other:",
        "examples": [
          "the ratio of sth to sth The ratio of exports to imports also improved from 70.4% to 83.2%.",
          "The ratio of house prices to earnings is 55% above its average level in the past 20 years.",
          "The ratio of men to women at the conference was 10:1.",
          "The company was performing well according to all the key ratios."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a limited amount of something that one person is allowed to have, especially when there is not much of it available:",
        "examples": [
          "During the war, no one was allowed more than their ration of food, clothing and fuel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of food that is given to someone to be eaten during a particular activity and in a particular period of time, especially an amount given to soldiers when they are fighting:",
        "examples": [
          "Rations were frequently allocated in public to ensure fairness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that you would expect to have:",
        "examples": [
          "We've had more than our ration of problems recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit the amount of a particular thing that someone is allowed to have:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you remember when petrol was rationed to five gallons a week?",
          "My children would watch television all day long, but I ration it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a limited amount (of something) that one person is allowed to have, esp. when there is not much of it available:",
        "examples": [
          "Rations of rice were distributed to the refugees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a limited amount of something that you are allowed to have when there is not much of it available:",
        "examples": [
          "Each family has to make do with a weekly ration of gas.",
          "With ranchers reducing their herds because of high-priced grain rations, some see retail beef prices jumping more than 10% next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control the supply of something when there is not much of it available, or to limit the amount of a particular thing that someone is allowed to have:",
        "examples": [
          "ration sth to sth The garage was forced to ration gas to 20 litres per person.",
          "ration sb to sth During the war, people were rationed to just 50 grams of meat a week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rational": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "based on clear thought and reason:",
        "examples": [
          "There must be some rational explanation for what happened.",
          "a rational act/course of action",
          "a rational argument/decision",
          "He was too upset to be rational."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing clear thought or reason:",
        "examples": [
          "a rational decision",
          "Obviously, he wasn’t rational."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rationale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the reasons or intentions that cause a particular set of beliefs or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't understand the rationale for these restrictions.",
          "He tried to explain the scientific rationale behind his work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the reasons or intentions for a particular set of thoughts or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I don’t understand your rationale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of reasons that are given to explain a particular decision, action, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We have spoken to shareholders to explain the rationale behind our bid.",
          "the rationale for sth/doing sth This data can be abused by insurance companies seeking any rationale for charging higher rates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rationalist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose actions and decisions are based on reason rather than emotions or beliefs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or believing in rationalism (= the belief that actions and ideas should be based on reason rather than emotion):",
        "examples": [
          "In the 18th century, the rationalist philosophy of David Hume was influential across Europe.",
          "His theory of human nature is rationalist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rationalize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to try to find reasons to explain your behaviour, decisions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She rationalized the cost by saying that an expensive carpet would last longer than a cheaper one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a company, way of working, etc. more effective, usually by combining or stopping particular activities, or (of a company, way of working, etc.) to become more effective in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "We rationalized the production system so that one operator could control all three machines.",
          "The recession is forcing the company to rationalize."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a reason, explanation, or excuse for something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] You can rationalize your way out of anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a company, way of working, etc. more effective, usually by combining or stopping particular activities, or by employing fewer people:",
        "examples": [
          "The economic reforms include abolishing export and import licensing, and rationalizing and reducing import tariffs.",
          "Global economic trends have forced many companies to rationalize their operations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rationally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is based on reason and clear thought, rather than emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't assume that people will always behave rationally.",
          "Rationally, he knows that she won't go back to him, but emotionally he can't accept it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rationing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system of limiting the amount of something that each person is allowed to have:",
        "examples": [
          "fuel rationing"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of food that is given to someone to be eaten during a particular activity and in a particular period of time, especially an amount given to soldiers when they are fighting:",
        "examples": [
          "Rations were frequently allocated in public to ensure fairness.",
          "Officers were often able to buy their own supplies and thus supplement their rations.",
          "We had to make our rations last.",
          "We lived on rations for years during the war.",
          "These people need emergency rations to survive.",
          "Our rations while we were on deployment were disgusting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the food given to someone at one time, esp. to soldiers:",
        "examples": [
          "He fed prisoners the same rations he fed his own troops."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ratios": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the relationship between two groups or amounts that expresses how much bigger one is than the other:",
        "examples": [
          "The ratio of men to women at the conference was ten to one/10:1.",
          "The school is trying to improve its pupil-teacher ratio (= the number of teachers compared with the number of students)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a comparison of two numbers calculated by dividing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Ratio is also a relationship between two groups or amounts that expresses how much bigger one is than the other:",
        "examples": [
          "a low student-teacher ratio",
          "The ratio of men to women at the conference was ten to one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationship between two amounts, represented by two numbers or a percentage, expressing how much bigger one is than the other:",
        "examples": [
          "the ratio of sth to sth The ratio of exports to imports also improved from 70.4% to 83.2%.",
          "The ratio of house prices to earnings is 55% above its average level in the past 20 years.",
          "The ratio of men to women at the conference was 10:1.",
          "The company was performing well according to all the key ratios."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an expression of anger or disappointment:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh, rats! I forgot my keys.",
          "Aw, rats! I thought we were done."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ratted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not be loyal to someone, especially by giving away secret information about them, or to fail to do something that you said you would do:",
        "examples": [
          "He ratted on us.",
          "They ratted on the deal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ratting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not be loyal to someone, especially by giving away secret information about them, or to fail to do something that you said you would do:",
        "examples": [
          "He ratted on us.",
          "They ratted on the deal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rattle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sound similar to a series of quickly repeated knocks:",
        "examples": [
          "rattle of From across the town came the rattle of machine-gun fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a toy that makes a noise like a series of knocks:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby was waving around a plastic rattle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wooden device that when turned round and round produces a noise like a series of knocks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a rattlesnake's tail that produces a noise",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to worry someone or make someone nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "The creaking upstairs was starting to rattle me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) make a noise like a series of knocks:",
        "examples": [
          "The explosion rattled the cups on the table.",
          "The dying man's voice rattled in his throat.",
          "[ + adv/prep ] The car rattled over the cobblestones.",
          "My car engine is making a strange rattling noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a noise consisting of quickly repeated knocks:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The windows rattled when the wind blew.",
          "[ T ] Manny slammed the door, rattling the cups on the shelf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noise consisting of quickly repeated knocks:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We could hear the rattle of stones as they fell down the well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rattle is also a baby’s toy that rattles when it is shaken.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rattled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "worried or nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "Walter got rattled when they didn’t call."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worried or nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "Walter got rattled when they didn’t call."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rattles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sound similar to a series of quickly repeated knocks:",
        "examples": [
          "rattle of From across the town came the rattle of machine-gun fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a toy that makes a noise like a series of knocks:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby was waving around a plastic rattle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wooden device that when turned round and round produces a noise like a series of knocks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a rattlesnake's tail that produces a noise",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to worry someone or make someone nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "The creaking upstairs was starting to rattle me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) make a noise like a series of knocks:",
        "examples": [
          "The explosion rattled the cups on the table.",
          "The dying man's voice rattled in his throat.",
          "[ + adv/prep ] The car rattled over the cobblestones.",
          "My car engine is making a strange rattling noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a noise consisting of quickly repeated knocks:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The windows rattled when the wind blew.",
          "[ T ] Manny slammed the door, rattling the cups on the shelf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noise consisting of quickly repeated knocks:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We could hear the rattle of stones as they fell down the well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rattle is also a baby’s toy that rattles when it is shaken.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rattlesnake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous snake found in southern parts of the US that, when annoyed, produces a loud noise by shaking its tail",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous snake of the southwestern US and Mexico that produces a noise by shaking its tail",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rattlesnakes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous snake found in southern parts of the US that, when annoyed, produces a loud noise by shaking its tail",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous snake of the southwestern US and Mexico that produces a noise by shaking its tail",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rattling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making a series of knocking sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The machine was making a rattling noise.",
          "He arrived in a pickup truck with a rattling exhaust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize that something is very good, very exciting, or keeps your attention:",
        "examples": [
          "rattling good This is their story, and it's a rattling good read.",
          "He produced a rattling speech, full of genuine passion, and some good jokes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of knocking sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "As he got closer, the rattling grew louder and louder.",
          "rattling of There was a rattling of chains and locks before the door opened."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ratty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a bit ratty with me this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "looking old and in bad condition:",
        "examples": [
          "a ratty old blanket"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raucous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "loud and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard the raucous call of the crows.",
          "Raucous laughter came from the next room.",
          "The party was becoming rather raucous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loud, excited, and not controlled, esp. in an unpleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "raucous laughter"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ravaged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause great damage to something:",
        "examples": [
          "The area has been ravaged by drought/floods/war."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rave": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak in an uncontrolled way, usually because you are upset or angry, or because you are ill:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always raving (on) about the government.",
          "She was ranting and raving about some imagined insult."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to praise something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She raved about/over the clothes she had seen at the Paris fashion shows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "admiring and giving a lot of praise:",
        "examples": [
          "The show has received rave reviews/notices in all the papers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event where young people dance to modern electronic music and sometimes take illegal drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "an all-night/open-air rave",
          "rave music"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "admiring; giving praise:",
        "examples": [
          "The show has received rave reviews."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or shout in a way that is out of control, usually because of anger or mental illness:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wild and raving, tearing up her books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express praise and admiration for someone or something enthusiastically:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone is raving about that new Vietnamese restaurant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ravel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to separate a knot, mass of threads, etc. into a single thread or threads:",
        "examples": [
          "It took Daisy a long time to ravel out all the wool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or to make someone or something become more confused:",
        "examples": [
          "Mark's interference merely ravelled things further."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raven": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the largest bird in the crow family, with shiny black feathers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of hair) shiny and black:",
        "examples": [
          "Her pale face was framed by raven locks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, black bird that is bigger than a crow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ravenous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely hungry:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm ravenous - where's supper?",
          "Growing boys have ravenous appetites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wanting something very much or wanting a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a ravenous appetite for cash",
          "a stage star who was ravenous for attention"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely hungry:",
        "examples": [
          "We were ravenous after hiking all day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ravens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the largest bird in the crow family, with shiny black feathers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of hair) shiny and black:",
        "examples": [
          "Her pale face was framed by raven locks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, black bird that is bigger than a crow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "raves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak in an uncontrolled way, usually because you are upset or angry, or because you are ill:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always raving (on) about the government.",
          "She was ranting and raving about some imagined insult."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to praise something very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She raved about/over the clothes she had seen at the Paris fashion shows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "admiring and giving a lot of praise:",
        "examples": [
          "The show has received rave reviews/notices in all the papers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event where young people dance to modern electronic music and sometimes take illegal drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "an all-night/open-air rave",
          "rave music"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "admiring; giving praise:",
        "examples": [
          "The show has received rave reviews."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or shout in a way that is out of control, usually because of anger or mental illness:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wild and raving, tearing up her books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express praise and admiration for someone or something enthusiastically:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone is raving about that new Vietnamese restaurant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ravine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a deep narrow valley with steep sides",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep, narrow valley with steep sides",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "raving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "complete or extreme, or completely or extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "He must be a raving idiot/lunatic.",
          "Her last book was a raving best-seller/success.",
          "She's no raving beauty.",
          "I think you're (stark) raving mad to agree to do all that extra work without being paid for it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete or extreme, or completely or extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "He was raving mad near the end of his life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ravishing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very beautiful:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked ravishing/She was a ravishing sight in her wedding dress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "raw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of food) not cooked:",
        "examples": [
          "raw fish"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of materials) in a natural state, without having been through any chemical or industrial process:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil is an important raw material that can be processed into many different products, including plastics.",
          "They claimed that raw sewage was being pumped into the sea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Raw information has been collected but has not yet been studied in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "raw data/evidence/figures"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a person who is not trained or is without experience:",
        "examples": [
          "I would prefer not to leave this job to John while he's still a raw recruit/beginner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Feelings or qualities that are raw are natural and difficult to control:",
        "examples": [
          "We were struck by the raw energy/power of the dancers' performances.",
          "Her emotions are still a bit raw after her painful divorce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A piece of writing that is raw is one that does not try to hide anything about its subject:",
        "examples": [
          "His new play is a raw drama about family life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sore or painful because of being rubbed or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "The shoe had rubbed a raw place on her heel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe weather that is very cold:",
        "examples": [
          "a raw morning",
          "a raw wind",
          "The evening was cold and raw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not cooked:",
        "examples": [
          "raw fish/oysters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not processed or treated; in its natural condition:",
        "examples": [
          "raw milk",
          "raw silk",
          "Raw sewage ran in ditches along the streets of the village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people or their qualities are raw, they have not been developed or trained:",
        "examples": [
          "Even when she first started skating, you could see the determination and the raw talent.",
          "Alex was just a raw recruit when he was handed this job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sore because the skin has been rubbed or damaged",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of weather) cold and wet:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a raw, wintry day with a cold wind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe materials that are in their natural state and have not yet been changed, prepared, or used to make something else:",
        "examples": [
          "raw ingredients",
          "Cotton mills buy the raw cotton and turn it into finished cloth.",
          "Cheese and yogurt producers have to pay high prices for raw milk and other supplies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe information that has been collected, but has not yet been studied in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "We were given a large quantity of raw data.",
          "As yet we are only able to give you the raw figures before adjustments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad or unfair treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "get/be given a raw deal We are getting a raw deal from federal tax and spending policies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ray": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow beam of light, heat, etc. travelling in a straight line from its place of origin:",
        "examples": [
          "A ray of sunshine shone through a gap in the clouds.",
          "Light rays bend as they pass from air to water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay outside in the sun for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going out to catch a few rays before lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of a feeling that makes you feel happier or more full of hope:",
        "examples": [
          "There's still a ray of hope that the missing child will be found alive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, flat sea fish with a long, narrow tail",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the musical note",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow beam of light, heat, or energy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "half of a line",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight amount or signal of something good:",
        "examples": [
          "One couple seems interested in buying our house, which is a ray of hope after all these months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow beam of light, heat, etc. travelling in a straight line from its place of origin:",
        "examples": [
          "A ray of sunshine shone through a gap in the clouds.",
          "Light rays bend as they pass from air to water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay outside in the sun for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going out to catch a few rays before lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of a feeling that makes you feel happier or more full of hope:",
        "examples": [
          "There's still a ray of hope that the missing child will be found alive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, flat sea fish with a long, narrow tail",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the musical note",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow beam of light, heat, or energy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "half of a line",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight amount or signal of something good:",
        "examples": [
          "One couple seems interested in buying our house, which is a ray of hope after all these months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "razed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely destroy a city, building, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The town was razed to the ground in the bombing raid - not a building was left standing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "razor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small device with a sharp blade for removing hair, especially from the face or legs:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you use an electric razor or the kind that you have to put a razor blade in?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut something such as hair using a razor:",
        "examples": [
          "She razored the hair in long wispy layers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device with a sharp blade for removing hair from the skin’s surface:",
        "examples": [
          "an electric razor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "razors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small device with a sharp blade for removing hair, especially from the face or legs:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you use an electric razor or the kind that you have to put a razor blade in?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut something such as hair using a razor:",
        "examples": [
          "She razored the hair in long wispy layers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device with a sharp blade for removing hair from the skin’s surface:",
        "examples": [
          "an electric razor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "razzle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "enjoying yourself, visiting bars and dancing, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I was (out) on the razzle last night, and I'm rather tired this morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "razzmatazz": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "noisy and noticeable activity, intended to attract attention:",
        "examples": [
          "The new car was launched with great razzmatazz: champagne, food, free gifts, and dancers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to arrive at a place, especially after spending a long time or a lot of effort travelling:",
        "examples": [
          "We won't reach Miami until five or six o'clock.",
          "They finally reached the coast after five weeks sailing.",
          "News of his accident had only just reached us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a decision, agreement, etc. about something:",
        "examples": [
          "She reached the conclusion that there was no more she could do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get to a particular level, especially a high one:",
        "examples": [
          "The temperature is expected to reach 30°C today.",
          "He's just reached the grand old age of 95.",
          "I've reached the point where I'm not going to put up with her criticisms of me any more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stretch out your arm in order to get or touch something:",
        "examples": [
          "She's grown so tall that she can reach the door handle now.",
          "He reached for the phone and knocked over a glass.",
          "The child reached down/out/over and picked up the kitten.",
          "He reached his hand out for the money.",
          "[ + two objects ] UK Can you reach me (down) that book?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an object reaches something, the top or bottom of it touches that thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The ladder won't quite reach the top of the wall.",
          "She was wearing a dress that reached (to) her ankles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone in a different place, especially by phone or email:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been trying to reach you on the phone all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand and communicate with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a strange child and his teachers find it difficult to reach him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your reach is the distance within which you can stretch out your arm and touch something:",
        "examples": [
          "I like to keep a notebook and pencil within (arm's) reach.",
          "The top shelf is within/out of (his) reach.",
          "Make sure that you keep all dangerous substances out of the reach of the children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance that can be travelled, especially easily:",
        "examples": [
          "We live within (easy) reach of the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the length of your arm when you stretch it out:",
        "examples": [
          "You've got quite a long reach - can you get that box down from the top shelf for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of stretching out your arm:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a sudden reach for his gun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the limit within which someone can achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "An expensive trip like that would be completely beyond/out of (my) reach (= I would not have enough money to pay for it).",
          "After years of saving, the car was at last within (her) reach (= she had enough money to pay for it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a river or part of an area of land:",
        "examples": [
          "upper reaches of The expedition set out for the upper reaches of the Amazon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest or lowest levels of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "upper reaches of The news has shocked the upper reaches of the government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The storm continues to move west and is expected to reach the east coast of Florida tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become higher or greater so as to equal a particular level:",
        "examples": [
          "The temperature is expected to reach 90° today.",
          "The government fears unemployment will reach 10%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To reach is also to develop to a stage in order to achieve a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "We hope to reach agreement soon on the new trade policy.",
          "They reached the conclusion that nothing further could be done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stretch out your arm to its full length in order to take or touch something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Our little girl isn’t tall enough to reach the light switches.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The receptionist reached for the phone.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] She reached across the table and took his hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an object reaches something, the top or bottom of it touches that thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The ladder won’t quite reach the roof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone in another place, usually by telephone:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve been trying to reach you all afternoon, but your phone was busy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance to which you can put out your arm and touch something:",
        "examples": [
          "All medicines should be kept out of the reach of children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get to a particular high or higher level:",
        "examples": [
          "Profits are expected to reach $11.2 billion in the hotel industry next year.",
          "reach a record/an all-time high Stocks reached a record 10-month high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in advertising or selling a product or service to a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The internet is a major tool for reaching new customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something after careful thought or discussion:",
        "examples": [
          "reach a conclusion/decision",
          "reach a compromise/deal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an agreement after careful thought or discussion:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is understood to have reached an agreement with its principal backers.",
          "The four leaders reached agreement on an $820 million state construction program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone in a different place, especially by phone or email:",
        "examples": [
          "He's out of the office right now, but I'll try and reach him on his cellphone.",
          "If you can't get through on the phone, you can always reach us by email."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people that a company is able to advertise or sell a product or service to:",
        "examples": [
          "a broad/global/international reach",
          "advertising/business/market reach",
          "The company's reach has expanded from 170 million users last year to more than 500 million this year.",
          "expand/extend/increase your reach The merger will double the size of the company and extend its reach into larger markets in six additional states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest or lowest levels of an organization or system:",
        "examples": [
          "the higher/lower/upper reaches of sth Many shares on the lower reaches of the stock market have enjoyed a buoyant run."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "that someone is not able to get or buy:",
        "examples": [
          "Now even small starter homes are priced out of the reach of low-income working people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "that someone is able to get or buy:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt that the job she had always wanted was finally within reach.",
          "A high percentage of these homes are within financial reach of moderate-income families."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reachable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a place is reachable, it is possible to get to it:",
        "examples": [
          "The town is easily reachable on foot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a level, especially a high one, is reachable, it is possible to get to it:",
        "examples": [
          "Saving 5% of your salary should be a reachable goal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reached": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive at a place, especially after spending a long time or a lot of effort travelling:",
        "examples": [
          "We won't reach Miami until five or six o'clock.",
          "They finally reached the coast after five weeks sailing.",
          "News of his accident had only just reached us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a decision, agreement, etc. about something:",
        "examples": [
          "She reached the conclusion that there was no more she could do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get to a particular level, especially a high one:",
        "examples": [
          "The temperature is expected to reach 30°C today.",
          "He's just reached the grand old age of 95.",
          "I've reached the point where I'm not going to put up with her criticisms of me any more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stretch out your arm in order to get or touch something:",
        "examples": [
          "She's grown so tall that she can reach the door handle now.",
          "He reached for the phone and knocked over a glass.",
          "The child reached down/out/over and picked up the kitten.",
          "He reached his hand out for the money.",
          "[ + two objects ] UK Can you reach me (down) that book?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an object reaches something, the top or bottom of it touches that thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The ladder won't quite reach the top of the wall.",
          "She was wearing a dress that reached (to) her ankles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone in a different place, especially by phone or email:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been trying to reach you on the phone all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand and communicate with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a strange child and his teachers find it difficult to reach him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reaches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a river or part of an area of land:",
        "examples": [
          "upper reaches of The expedition set out for the upper reaches of the Amazon.",
          "lower reaches of There was little snow on the lower reaches of the ski run.",
          "farthest/outermost reaches of We know very little about the farthest/outermost reaches of the universe.",
          "They live in a village on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.",
          "He grew up in the northern reaches of North Dakota.",
          "They'd been taking their kayak around the outer reaches of the Arctic at the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest or lowest levels of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "upper reaches of The news has shocked the upper reaches of the government.",
          "lower reaches of Management really needs to engage with workers in the lower reaches of the organization."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reaching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive at a place, especially after spending a long time or a lot of effort travelling:",
        "examples": [
          "We won't reach Miami until five or six o'clock.",
          "They finally reached the coast after five weeks sailing.",
          "News of his accident had only just reached us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a decision, agreement, etc. about something:",
        "examples": [
          "She reached the conclusion that there was no more she could do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get to a particular level, especially a high one:",
        "examples": [
          "The temperature is expected to reach 30°C today.",
          "He's just reached the grand old age of 95.",
          "I've reached the point where I'm not going to put up with her criticisms of me any more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stretch out your arm in order to get or touch something:",
        "examples": [
          "She's grown so tall that she can reach the door handle now.",
          "He reached for the phone and knocked over a glass.",
          "The child reached down/out/over and picked up the kitten.",
          "He reached his hand out for the money.",
          "[ + two objects ] UK Can you reach me (down) that book?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an object reaches something, the top or bottom of it touches that thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The ladder won't quite reach the top of the wall.",
          "She was wearing a dress that reached (to) her ankles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone in a different place, especially by phone or email:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been trying to reach you on the phone all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand and communicate with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a strange child and his teachers find it difficult to reach him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "react": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to act in a particular way as a direct result of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "She slapped him and called him names, but he didn't react.",
          "The judge reacted angrily to the suggestion that it hadn't been a fair trial.",
          "Many people react (badly) to (= are made ill by) penicillin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change in a physical or chemical way when put with another substance:",
        "examples": [
          "Potassium reacts with water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a particular way as a direct result of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you think she’ll react when she hears the news?",
          "The State Department reacted favorably to the proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If substances react, they change when brought together.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if prices or markets react, their levels rise or fall as a direct result of something that happens:",
        "examples": [
          "react to sth How did bank share prices react to last year's financial results?",
          "react badly/favourably/positively The market reacted positively to last week's news of the £53.7m bid.",
          "react with sth The shares reacted with a 22p fall to 684p."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a particular way as a direct result of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "react calmly/cautiously",
          "react quickly/strongly",
          "react to sth The union reacted angrily to the threat of job losses.",
          "react by doing sth China has reacted to reports of unsafe products by cracking down on its own manufacturers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reacted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a particular way as a direct result of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "She slapped him and called him names, but he didn't react.",
          "The judge reacted angrily to the suggestion that it hadn't been a fair trial.",
          "Many people react (badly) to (= are made ill by) penicillin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change in a physical or chemical way when put with another substance:",
        "examples": [
          "Potassium reacts with water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reacting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a particular way as a direct result of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "She slapped him and called him names, but he didn't react.",
          "The judge reacted angrily to the suggestion that it hadn't been a fair trial.",
          "Many people react (badly) to (= are made ill by) penicillin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change in a physical or chemical way when put with another substance:",
        "examples": [
          "Potassium reacts with water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reaction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaviour, a feeling or an action that is a direct result of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "I love to watch people's reactions when I say who I am.",
          "There has been an immediate/widespread/hostile reaction against the government's proposed tax increases.",
          "Reactions to the proposal so far have been adverse/favourable/mixed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's ability to act quickly when something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to have quick reactions to play these computer games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of behaviour or opinion that is produced or held with the intention of being different from something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Her left-wing views are a reaction against the conservatism of her parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant effect resulting from eating particular things or taking particular drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people have an allergic reaction to shellfish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when two or more substances react with and change each other:",
        "examples": [
          "a chemical reaction"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the belief or principle that there should be no social or political change, and the attempt to stop such change from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "We must not allow reaction to stand in the way of progress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behavior, a feeling, or an action that is a direct result of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "My initial reaction was to call off the party.",
          "Senator, what is your reaction to the proposal to cut Medicare benefits?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reaction is also a change that opposes a previous opinion or behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "His art is a reaction against photographic realism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reaction can also be an unpleasant effect on the body resulting from something eaten or taken, such as a drug.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A chemical reaction is the change that happens when two or more substances are mixed with each other.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something happens, or that someone does something, as a result of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "reaction to sth We've seen little market reaction to the latest inflation figures.",
          "reaction against sth There was an immediate reaction against the proposed tax increases."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reactionary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is opposed to political or social change or new ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "Reactionaries are preventing reforms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "opposed to political or social change or new ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "Reactionary forces/elements in the industry are preventing its progress towards greater efficiency.",
          "They have made a career out of this reactionary, sentimental nonsense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who opposes political or social change",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reactions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaviour, a feeling or an action that is a direct result of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "I love to watch people's reactions when I say who I am.",
          "There has been an immediate/widespread/hostile reaction against the government's proposed tax increases.",
          "Reactions to the proposal so far have been adverse/favourable/mixed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's ability to act quickly when something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to have quick reactions to play these computer games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of behaviour or opinion that is produced or held with the intention of being different from something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Her left-wing views are a reaction against the conservatism of her parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant effect resulting from eating particular things or taking particular drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people have an allergic reaction to shellfish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when two or more substances react with and change each other:",
        "examples": [
          "a chemical reaction"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the belief or principle that there should be no social or political change, and the attempt to stop such change from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "We must not allow reaction to stand in the way of progress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behavior, a feeling, or an action that is a direct result of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "My initial reaction was to call off the party.",
          "Senator, what is your reaction to the proposal to cut Medicare benefits?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reaction is also a change that opposes a previous opinion or behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "His art is a reaction against photographic realism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reaction can also be an unpleasant effect on the body resulting from something eaten or taken, such as a drug.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A chemical reaction is the change that happens when two or more substances are mixed with each other.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something happens, or that someone does something, as a result of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "reaction to sth We've seen little market reaction to the latest inflation figures.",
          "reaction against sth There was an immediate reaction against the proposed tax increases."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reactivate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bring or come back into action or use:",
        "examples": [
          "The police file was reactivated because of new evidence.",
          "The virus can reactivate at any time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reactivated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring or come back into action or use:",
        "examples": [
          "The police file was reactivated because of new evidence.",
          "The virus can reactivate at any time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reactive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "reacting to events or situations rather than acting first to change or prevent something:",
        "examples": [
          "Unfortunately, the police have dealt with the problem of car theft in a reactive rather than a proactive way.",
          "They seem only capable of being negatively reactive to other people's suggestions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "often taking part in chemical reactions:",
        "examples": [
          "Zinc is more reactive and so forms ions more easily.",
          "Some metals are too reactive to be extracted by this method."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "reacting strongly to stimuli (= things that cause a part of the body to react):",
        "examples": [
          "Her pupils were 3-4 mm in diameter and reactive to light.",
          "Asthma makes the lungs more reactive to ozone, and can make sufferers less efficient with their breathing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "reacting to events or situations rather than doing something first in order to change or prevent something:",
        "examples": [
          "a reactive approach",
          "reactive to inflation/market forces",
          "Top management should be proactive rather than reactive in its decision-making."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reactor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large machine in which atoms are either divided or joined in order to produce power",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a nuclear reactor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large machine in which atoms are either divided or joined in order to produce nuclear energy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reactors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large machine in which atoms are either divided or joined in order to produce power",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a nuclear reactor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large machine in which atoms are either divided or joined in order to produce nuclear energy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reacts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to act in a particular way as a direct result of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "She slapped him and called him names, but he didn't react.",
          "The judge reacted angrily to the suggestion that it hadn't been a fair trial.",
          "Many people react (badly) to (= are made ill by) penicillin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change in a physical or chemical way when put with another substance:",
        "examples": [
          "Potassium reacts with water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a particular way as a direct result of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you think she’ll react when she hears the news?",
          "The State Department reacted favorably to the proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If substances react, they change when brought together.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if prices or markets react, their levels rise or fall as a direct result of something that happens:",
        "examples": [
          "react to sth How did bank share prices react to last year's financial results?",
          "react badly/favourably/positively The market reacted positively to last week's news of the £53.7m bid.",
          "react with sth The shares reacted with a 22p fall to 684p."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a particular way as a direct result of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "react calmly/cautiously",
          "react quickly/strongly",
          "react to sth The union reacted angrily to the threat of job losses.",
          "react by doing sth China has reacted to reports of unsafe products by cracking down on its own manufacturers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "read": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to look at words or symbols and understand what they mean:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent a pleasant afternoon reading (the newspaper/a book).",
          "read about I read about the family's success in the local paper.",
          "It was too dark to read our map and we took a wrong turning.",
          "Can you read music?",
          "Your handwriting is so untidy I can't read it.",
          "[ + (that) ] I've read in the newspapers (that) there is a threat of war.",
          "Put your plastic card in the slot, and the machine will read it and identify who you are.",
          "Some children can read (= have learned the skill of reading) by the age of four."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say the words that are printed or written:",
        "examples": [
          "She read (the poem) slowly and quietly.",
          "[ + two objects ] Their teacher always reads them a story at the end of the day.",
          "read (aloud/out) to Children love to have stories read (aloud/out) to them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand and give a particular meaning to written information, a statement, a situation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "read something as something She missed the train because she read 18.30 p.m. as 8.30 p.m. instead of 6.30 p.m.",
          "for something read something On page 19, for \"Blitish\", please read \"British\".",
          "If I've read the situation correctly, we should have some agreement on the contract by the end of the week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "How you read a piece of writing, or how it reads, is how it seems when you read it:",
        "examples": [
          "read as if The letter reads as if it was written in a hurry.",
          "Her latest novel reads well (= is written in an attractive way)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially when communicating by radio), to hear and understand someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you read me?",
          "I read you loud and clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to read aloud to someone until they go to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "Every night when I was a child my father used to read me to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something written or printed) to have or give the stated information or meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] The start of the US Constitution reads \"We, the people of the United States...\"",
          "The thermometer is reading 40°C in the shade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study at university or to study for a specialized qualification:",
        "examples": [
          "They're both reading history at Cambridge.",
          "read for the Bar She's reading for the Bar (= studying to become a type of lawyer called a barrister)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a judgment about something that you are looking at, especially about the distances and angles on the green in golf (= the flat area around the hole) or on another area of land:",
        "examples": [
          "He wants to help golfers to read the greens more easily.",
          "My putting wasn’t good today – I wasn’t reading the greens right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of reading something:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not brilliant but it's worth a read.",
          "good/easy read The book is a good/easy, etc. read.",
          "have a read of UK informal Could I have a read of (= can I read) your newspaper?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain meaning or information by looking at written words or symbols:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I read the book over the weekend.",
          "[ I ] She couldn’t read or write.",
          "[ I ] Did you read about the plan to build a new road to the airport?",
          "[ + that clause ] I read that the job market for teachers is excellent.",
          "[ T ] He reads music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To read is also to say aloud the written words:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] She read the story to the class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand the meaning or intention of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] If I’ve read the situation right, we’ll soon have agreement on a contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or state information:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] The sign read, \"No parking here to corner.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you read a device, you look at the measurement it shows:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The gas company sends someone to read the meter every month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reader": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who reads for pleasure, especially a person who reads a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "great/voracious reader He's a great/voracious reader (= reads many books), and always has a book in his hand.",
          "avid reader of She's an avid reader of historical novels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who reads a particular newspaper or magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "We asked our readers to write in and give us their views.",
          "She described him as a typical Guardian reader."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to advise a publishing company if a particular book should be published",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "glasses that you wear to help you see things that are close to you, for example, when you are reading or sewing:",
        "examples": [
          "You don't need a prescription to buy a pair of readers.",
          "All our readers are available in lens strengths ranging from +1 to +3.5."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book containing a simple story that is designed for children who are learning to read or people who are learning a language:",
        "examples": [
          "There are readers at five different levels, from beginner to upper intermediate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that helps you to read very small writing, or a machine that can recognize printed material:",
        "examples": [
          "a microfilm/microfiche reader",
          "an optical character reader"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a teacher, at British universities, just under the rank of professor:",
        "examples": [
          "reader in Alan is a Reader in History at Dublin University."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who reads:",
        "examples": [
          "Both of my parents were great readers (= they read a lot).",
          "The local newspaper welcomes comments from its readers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who reads, especially someone who reads a particular newspaper, magazine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a magazine with over 10,000 readers",
          "Welcome to all the readers of this blog!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment or software that can read printed material or electronic data:",
        "examples": [
          "an optical character reader",
          "You can read your corrupt file with our File Reader utility."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "readers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who reads for pleasure, especially a person who reads a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "great/voracious reader He's a great/voracious reader (= reads many books), and always has a book in his hand.",
          "avid reader of She's an avid reader of historical novels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who reads a particular newspaper or magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "We asked our readers to write in and give us their views.",
          "She described him as a typical Guardian reader."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to advise a publishing company if a particular book should be published",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "glasses that you wear to help you see things that are close to you, for example, when you are reading or sewing:",
        "examples": [
          "You don't need a prescription to buy a pair of readers.",
          "All our readers are available in lens strengths ranging from +1 to +3.5."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book containing a simple story that is designed for children who are learning to read or people who are learning a language:",
        "examples": [
          "There are readers at five different levels, from beginner to upper intermediate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that helps you to read very small writing, or a machine that can recognize printed material:",
        "examples": [
          "a microfilm/microfiche reader",
          "an optical character reader"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a teacher, at British universities, just under the rank of professor:",
        "examples": [
          "reader in Alan is a Reader in History at Dublin University."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who reads:",
        "examples": [
          "Both of my parents were great readers (= they read a lot).",
          "The local newspaper welcomes comments from its readers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who reads, especially someone who reads a particular newspaper, magazine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a magazine with over 10,000 readers",
          "Welcome to all the readers of this blog!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment or software that can read printed material or electronic data:",
        "examples": [
          "an optical character reader",
          "You can read your corrupt file with our File Reader utility."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "readership": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the group of people who regularly read a particular newspaper, magazine, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The magazine has a readership of over 250,000.",
          "It's a newspaper with a large right-wing readership."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number or type of people who regularly read a particular newspaper, magazine, or website:",
        "examples": [
          "a big/wide/declining readership",
          "newspaper/magazine readership",
          "readership figures",
          "a decline/drop in readership",
          "an increase/gain in readership",
          "The paper is aiming for an initial readership of 25,000.",
          "print/online readership The balance between print and online readership has shifted substantially in recent years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "readily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "quickly, immediately, willingly, or without any problem:",
        "examples": [
          "He readily agreed to help.",
          "Larger sizes are readily available."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willingly:",
        "examples": [
          "Cory readily admits he was hired because of his contacts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quickly or easily:",
        "examples": [
          "The complete collection is now readily available to researchers through the Internet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "readiness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "willingness or a state of being prepared for something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The company has declared its readiness to fight a challenge in the courts.",
          "The scaffolding has been put up in readiness for the repair work on the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being ready or prepared:",
        "examples": [
          "Military readiness is the country’s overriding concern."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the skill or activity of getting information from books:",
        "examples": [
          "Reading and tennis are my favourite pastimes.",
          "The diaries make good (bedtime) reading (= are good to read (in bed at night)).",
          "These books are compulsory/required reading for students of architecture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something written, especially a work of literature, is spoken to an audience:",
        "examples": [
          "The society often arranges poetry readings and musical evenings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which you understand something:",
        "examples": [
          "My reading of the situation is that John wanted any excuse to resign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a parliament, a reading of a new law is one of the stages of discussion before it is approved:",
        "examples": [
          "The Housing Bill was given its second reading in Parliament today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number or amount that a piece of measuring equipment shows:",
        "examples": [
          "a thermometer reading"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skill or activity of getting information from written words:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Reading is my favorite pastime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Reading is also text to be read:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] These books are required reading for architecture students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reading is an occasion when a literary work or formal text is read aloud to a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a poetry reading"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which you understand something:",
        "examples": [
          "My reading of the situation is that John wanted an excuse to resign."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "readings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the skill or activity of getting information from books:",
        "examples": [
          "Reading and tennis are my favourite pastimes.",
          "The diaries make good (bedtime) reading (= are good to read (in bed at night)).",
          "These books are compulsory/required reading for students of architecture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something written, especially a work of literature, is spoken to an audience:",
        "examples": [
          "The society often arranges poetry readings and musical evenings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which you understand something:",
        "examples": [
          "My reading of the situation is that John wanted any excuse to resign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a parliament, a reading of a new law is one of the stages of discussion before it is approved:",
        "examples": [
          "The Housing Bill was given its second reading in Parliament today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number or amount that a piece of measuring equipment shows:",
        "examples": [
          "a thermometer reading"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skill or activity of getting information from written words:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Reading is my favorite pastime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Reading is also text to be read:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] These books are required reading for architecture students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reading is an occasion when a literary work or formal text is read aloud to a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a poetry reading"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which you understand something:",
        "examples": [
          "My reading of the situation is that John wanted an excuse to resign."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "readjust": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change in order to fit a different situation, or to repair something slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "After living abroad for so long, he found it difficult to readjust to life at home.",
          "The clock automatically readjusts when you enter a new time zone.",
          "The machines were old and constantly needed readjusting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the way you live or behave to fit a new or different situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The government program was established to help soldiers returning from World War II readjust to civilian life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To readjust something is to change it, move it, or correct it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] It's time to readjust income taxes so the more well-to-do pay a higher percent of tax."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "readout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "information produced by electronic equipment, shown in print, on a screen or by sound:",
        "examples": [
          "I got the computer to give a readout of the total figures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information produced by electronic equipment and shown in print on a screen",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to look at words or symbols and understand what they mean:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent a pleasant afternoon reading (the newspaper/a book).",
          "read about I read about the family's success in the local paper.",
          "It was too dark to read our map and we took a wrong turning.",
          "Can you read music?",
          "Your handwriting is so untidy I can't read it.",
          "[ + (that) ] I've read in the newspapers (that) there is a threat of war.",
          "Put your plastic card in the slot, and the machine will read it and identify who you are.",
          "Some children can read (= have learned the skill of reading) by the age of four."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say the words that are printed or written:",
        "examples": [
          "She read (the poem) slowly and quietly.",
          "[ + two objects ] Their teacher always reads them a story at the end of the day.",
          "read (aloud/out) to Children love to have stories read (aloud/out) to them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand and give a particular meaning to written information, a statement, a situation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "read something as something She missed the train because she read 18.30 p.m. as 8.30 p.m. instead of 6.30 p.m.",
          "for something read something On page 19, for \"Blitish\", please read \"British\".",
          "If I've read the situation correctly, we should have some agreement on the contract by the end of the week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "How you read a piece of writing, or how it reads, is how it seems when you read it:",
        "examples": [
          "read as if The letter reads as if it was written in a hurry.",
          "Her latest novel reads well (= is written in an attractive way)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially when communicating by radio), to hear and understand someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you read me?",
          "I read you loud and clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to read aloud to someone until they go to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "Every night when I was a child my father used to read me to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something written or printed) to have or give the stated information or meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] The start of the US Constitution reads \"We, the people of the United States...\"",
          "The thermometer is reading 40°C in the shade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study at university or to study for a specialized qualification:",
        "examples": [
          "They're both reading history at Cambridge.",
          "read for the Bar She's reading for the Bar (= studying to become a type of lawyer called a barrister)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a judgment about something that you are looking at, especially about the distances and angles on the green in golf (= the flat area around the hole) or on another area of land:",
        "examples": [
          "He wants to help golfers to read the greens more easily.",
          "My putting wasn’t good today – I wasn’t reading the greens right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of reading something:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not brilliant but it's worth a read.",
          "good/easy read The book is a good/easy, etc. read.",
          "have a read of UK informal Could I have a read of (= can I read) your newspaper?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain meaning or information by looking at written words or symbols:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I read the book over the weekend.",
          "[ I ] She couldn’t read or write.",
          "[ I ] Did you read about the plan to build a new road to the airport?",
          "[ + that clause ] I read that the job market for teachers is excellent.",
          "[ T ] He reads music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To read is also to say aloud the written words:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] She read the story to the class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand the meaning or intention of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] If I’ve read the situation right, we’ll soon have agreement on a contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or state information:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] The sign read, \"No parking here to corner.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you read a device, you look at the measurement it shows:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The gas company sends someone to read the meter every month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reaffirm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give your support to a person, plan, idea, etc. for a second time; to state something as true again:",
        "examples": [
          "The government yesterday reaffirmed its commitment to the current peace process.",
          "These events reaffirm my belief in the need for better information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state something as true again, or to state your support for something again:",
        "examples": [
          "This album reaffirms his reputation as a splendid songwriter and guitarist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "realign": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put something into a new or correct position:",
        "examples": [
          "She realigned the books along the edge of the shelf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change your ideas or policies so that they are the same as those of another person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "Several politicians left the party and realigned themselves with the opposition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the way a company or organization works or does business:",
        "examples": [
          "Certain businesses are being realigned in order to strengthen capability in key strategic areas and to improve our customer services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the value of a currency compared to the value of other currencies or of changes in interest rates:",
        "examples": [
          "realign sth with sth The UK government is facing pressure to realign prices with those in continental Europe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "realise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to understand a situation, sometimes suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "They didn't realize the danger they were in.",
          "[ + (that) ] \"Do you realize (that) this is the third time you've forgotten?\" she said angrily.",
          "[ + question word ] I realize how difficult it's going to be, but we must try.",
          "As he watched the TV show, he suddenly realized (that) he'd seen it before.",
          "\"You're standing on my foot.\" \"Sorry, I didn't realize.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something you were hoping for:",
        "examples": [
          "Lots of money, a luxury house, a fast car - Danny had realized all his ambitions by the age of 25."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that something that someone was worrying about really happened:",
        "examples": [
          "Ten years later her worst fears were realized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be sold for a particular amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The paintings are expected to realize $500,000 each."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell property in order to get some money:",
        "examples": [
          "He had to realize all his assets to pay off his debts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become aware of or understand a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He realized the store would be closing in a few minutes.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] Suddenly I realized (that) I was lost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve things you hope for or plan for:",
        "examples": [
          "They finally realized their goal of buying a summer home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or lose money when you sell something:",
        "examples": [
          "They're trading on an extremely short-term basis and will sell once they can realize a profit.",
          "Following liquidation of the portfolio, the County realized a loss of approximately $600 million of its investment in the County Pools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make money or a profit from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "In the past 12 months, the firm has realized a double-digit increase in sales and return on capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell assets for cash:",
        "examples": [
          "They have three years to realise their assets and pay back as much of the debt as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something you planned to do or hoped for:",
        "examples": [
          "To realize their full financial potential, firms need to retain the talent and know-how that made them successful in the first place."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "realised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to profits or losses when shares, investments, etc. are sold, as opposed to an increase or reduction in their value without selling them:",
        "examples": [
          "Results included net realized investment losses of $38.8 million in the latest quarter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "realising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to understand a situation, sometimes suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "They didn't realize the danger they were in.",
          "[ + (that) ] \"Do you realize (that) this is the third time you've forgotten?\" she said angrily.",
          "[ + question word ] I realize how difficult it's going to be, but we must try.",
          "As he watched the TV show, he suddenly realized (that) he'd seen it before.",
          "\"You're standing on my foot.\" \"Sorry, I didn't realize.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something you were hoping for:",
        "examples": [
          "Lots of money, a luxury house, a fast car - Danny had realized all his ambitions by the age of 25."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that something that someone was worrying about really happened:",
        "examples": [
          "Ten years later her worst fears were realized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be sold for a particular amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The paintings are expected to realize $500,000 each."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell property in order to get some money:",
        "examples": [
          "He had to realize all his assets to pay off his debts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become aware of or understand a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He realized the store would be closing in a few minutes.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] Suddenly I realized (that) I was lost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve things you hope for or plan for:",
        "examples": [
          "They finally realized their goal of buying a summer home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or lose money when you sell something:",
        "examples": [
          "They're trading on an extremely short-term basis and will sell once they can realize a profit.",
          "Following liquidation of the portfolio, the County realized a loss of approximately $600 million of its investment in the County Pools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make money or a profit from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "In the past 12 months, the firm has realized a double-digit increase in sales and return on capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell assets for cash:",
        "examples": [
          "They have three years to realise their assets and pay back as much of the debt as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something you planned to do or hoped for:",
        "examples": [
          "To realize their full financial potential, firms need to retain the talent and know-how that made them successful in the first place."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "realist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who hopes for or accepts only what seems possible or likely, and does not hope for or expect more:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a realist - I knew there was no way I could win, so I swam for a good finish, for points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes that things continue to exist in the world even when no one is there to see them:",
        "examples": [
          "Empiricists only allow observables to qualify as \"phenomena\", while realists do not impose any such restrictions.",
          "Montague was one of the new realists who presented an alternative to the idealism then dominant in philosophy ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artist, writer, etc. who represents life as it really is, rather than in an imagined way:",
        "examples": [
          "More than being a realist, he considers himself a narrative painter, in that there's always an implied story in his paintings.",
          "In 1895, The Lumière brothers, cinema's pioneer realists, shocked audiences with a film of a train appearing to come straight towards the spectators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes that politics is about political power, not doing the right thing or creating a better world:",
        "examples": [
          "Kerry was often portrayed as a narrow realist uncomfortable with the moral elements of American power.",
          "The realists approach foreign policy with a more pragmatic, less visionary point of view."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in science and philosophy, believing that things continue to exist in the world even when no one is there to see them, or relating to this belief:",
        "examples": [
          "An altogether different view of science has emerged from the realist school.",
          "This philosophical thriller is based on the realist notion that two identical women co-exist in different countries after being born on the same day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "representing life as it really is, rather than in an imagined way:",
        "examples": [
          "Readers who like the clear lines of realist fiction may find the novel frustrating.",
          "There are many talented realist painters competing for the public's attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "believing that politics is about political power, not doing the right thing or creating a better world, or relating to this belief :",
        "examples": [
          "From the viewpoint of a realist politician like Bismarck, such dangerous enterprises had the potential to become political nightmares.",
          "The realist view of power has been particularly influential in the United States among foreign-policy practitioners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who tends to accept and deal with people and situations as they are",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "realistic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "accepting things as they are in fact and not making decisions based on unlikely hopes for the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's be realistic (about this) - I just can't afford to pay that much money.",
          "It isn't realistic to expect people to work for so little money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "seeming to exist or be happening in fact:",
        "examples": [
          "The special effects were so realistic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing a practical awareness of things as they are:",
        "examples": [
          "She is realistic about her chances of winning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Realistic also means appearing to be existing or happening in fact:",
        "examples": [
          "The scene in the movie where the dinosaur hatches from the egg is incredibly realistic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "realistically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "according to the facts and what is possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Realistically speaking, he hadn't a hope, but that didn't stop him trying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that seems as if it exists:",
        "examples": [
          "He was made up very realistically to look like an old woman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "realities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be:",
        "examples": [
          "The reality of the situation is that unless we find some new funding soon, the youth centre will have to close.",
          "He escaped from reality by going to the cinema every afternoon.",
          "He seemed very young, but he was in reality (= in fact) older than all of us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fact:",
        "examples": [
          "The book confronts the harsh social and political realities of the world today.",
          "Her childhood ambition became a reality (= happened in fact) when she was made a judge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "television programmes about ordinary people who are filmed in real situations, rather than actors:",
        "examples": [
          "There's too much reality on TV.",
          "She's famous as a reality star."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the actual state of things, or the facts involved in such a state:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The reality is I’m not going to be picked for the team.",
          "[ C ] The realities of parenthood were overwhelming at first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In reality means what actually happened or what the actual situation is:",
        "examples": [
          "He told the police he was out of town, but in reality, he never went anywhere."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be:",
        "examples": [
          "The reality of the situation is that unless we find some new funding soon, the youth centre will have to close.",
          "He escaped from reality by going to the cinema every afternoon.",
          "He seemed very young, but he was in reality (= in fact) older than all of us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fact:",
        "examples": [
          "The book confronts the harsh social and political realities of the world today.",
          "Her childhood ambition became a reality (= happened in fact) when she was made a judge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "television programmes about ordinary people who are filmed in real situations, rather than actors:",
        "examples": [
          "There's too much reality on TV.",
          "She's famous as a reality star."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the actual state of things, or the facts involved in such a state:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The reality is I’m not going to be picked for the team.",
          "[ C ] The realities of parenthood were overwhelming at first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In reality means what actually happened or what the actual situation is:",
        "examples": [
          "He told the police he was out of town, but in reality, he never went anywhere."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "realization": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact or moment of starting to understand a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] The realization was dawning that this was a major disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or moment of achieving something you planned to do or hoped for:",
        "examples": [
          "To win the Olympic gold medal was the realization of his life's dream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of getting money by selling something:",
        "examples": [
          "Even the realization of all his assets would not be enough to prevent financial ruin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being aware of or understanding a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "You soon come to the horrible realization that the flat skinny letters mean, No, you are not accepted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of achieving something you hoped or planned for:",
        "examples": [
          "Playing in the major leagues was the realization of his dreams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of selling assets, investments, etc. for cash:",
        "examples": [
          "realization of sth In the event of default or bankruptcy by the counterparty to the agreement, realization of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.",
          "Should a company aim for high volume or high price realization?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of achieving something you planned to do or hoped for:",
        "examples": [
          "The realization of financial goals is often the result of satisfying customers and stakeholders.",
          "Real-time data capture of consumer response to advertising is a phenomenon now tantalizingly close to realization."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "realize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to understand a situation, sometimes suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "They didn't realize the danger they were in.",
          "[ + (that) ] \"Do you realize (that) this is the third time you've forgotten?\" she said angrily.",
          "[ + question word ] I realize how difficult it's going to be, but we must try.",
          "As he watched the TV show, he suddenly realized (that) he'd seen it before.",
          "\"You're standing on my foot.\" \"Sorry, I didn't realize.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something you were hoping for:",
        "examples": [
          "Lots of money, a luxury house, a fast car - Danny had realized all his ambitions by the age of 25."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that something that someone was worrying about really happened:",
        "examples": [
          "Ten years later her worst fears were realized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be sold for a particular amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The paintings are expected to realize $500,000 each."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell property in order to get some money:",
        "examples": [
          "He had to realize all his assets to pay off his debts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become aware of or understand a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He realized the store would be closing in a few minutes.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] Suddenly I realized (that) I was lost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve things you hope for or plan for:",
        "examples": [
          "They finally realized their goal of buying a summer home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or lose money when you sell something:",
        "examples": [
          "They're trading on an extremely short-term basis and will sell once they can realize a profit.",
          "Following liquidation of the portfolio, the County realized a loss of approximately $600 million of its investment in the County Pools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make money or a profit from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "In the past 12 months, the firm has realized a double-digit increase in sales and return on capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell assets for cash:",
        "examples": [
          "They have three years to realise their assets and pay back as much of the debt as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something you planned to do or hoped for:",
        "examples": [
          "To realize their full financial potential, firms need to retain the talent and know-how that made them successful in the first place."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "realized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to profits or losses when shares, investments, etc. are sold, as opposed to an increase or reduction in their value without selling them:",
        "examples": [
          "Results included net realized investment losses of $38.8 million in the latest quarter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "realizes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to understand a situation, sometimes suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "They didn't realize the danger they were in.",
          "[ + (that) ] \"Do you realize (that) this is the third time you've forgotten?\" she said angrily.",
          "[ + question word ] I realize how difficult it's going to be, but we must try.",
          "As he watched the TV show, he suddenly realized (that) he'd seen it before.",
          "\"You're standing on my foot.\" \"Sorry, I didn't realize.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something you were hoping for:",
        "examples": [
          "Lots of money, a luxury house, a fast car - Danny had realized all his ambitions by the age of 25."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that something that someone was worrying about really happened:",
        "examples": [
          "Ten years later her worst fears were realized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be sold for a particular amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The paintings are expected to realize $500,000 each."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell property in order to get some money:",
        "examples": [
          "He had to realize all his assets to pay off his debts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become aware of or understand a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He realized the store would be closing in a few minutes.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] Suddenly I realized (that) I was lost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve things you hope for or plan for:",
        "examples": [
          "They finally realized their goal of buying a summer home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or lose money when you sell something:",
        "examples": [
          "They're trading on an extremely short-term basis and will sell once they can realize a profit.",
          "Following liquidation of the portfolio, the County realized a loss of approximately $600 million of its investment in the County Pools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make money or a profit from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "In the past 12 months, the firm has realized a double-digit increase in sales and return on capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell assets for cash:",
        "examples": [
          "They have three years to realise their assets and pay back as much of the debt as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something you planned to do or hoped for:",
        "examples": [
          "To realize their full financial potential, firms need to retain the talent and know-how that made them successful in the first place."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "realizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand a situation, sometimes suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "They didn't realize the danger they were in.",
          "[ + (that) ] \"Do you realize (that) this is the third time you've forgotten?\" she said angrily.",
          "[ + question word ] I realize how difficult it's going to be, but we must try.",
          "As he watched the TV show, he suddenly realized (that) he'd seen it before.",
          "\"You're standing on my foot.\" \"Sorry, I didn't realize.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something you were hoping for:",
        "examples": [
          "Lots of money, a luxury house, a fast car - Danny had realized all his ambitions by the age of 25."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that something that someone was worrying about really happened:",
        "examples": [
          "Ten years later her worst fears were realized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be sold for a particular amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The paintings are expected to realize $500,000 each."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell property in order to get some money:",
        "examples": [
          "He had to realize all his assets to pay off his debts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "realm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of interest or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Her interests are in the realm of practical politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country ruled by a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "the defence of the realm",
          "The matter was hotly debated in all the towns of the realm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of interest or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "the economic/political realm",
          "the realm of art/literature/music"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "realms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of interest or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Her interests are in the realm of practical politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country ruled by a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "the defence of the realm",
          "The matter was hotly debated in all the towns of the realm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of interest or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "the economic/political realm",
          "the realm of art/literature/music"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "property such as land or a building that is held for a limited amount of time, as on a lease (= an agreement to use property for a fixed period of time)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "realtor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to arrange the sale, renting or management of homes, land and buildings for the owners, and who is a member of the National Association of Realtors",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a real estate agent (= a person who sells or rents houses, land, offices, or buildings) who is a member of the National Association of Realtors",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works for a real estate agency (= business that arranges the selling, renting, or management of homes, land, and buildings for their owners) in the US and is a member of the National Association of Realtors:",
        "examples": [
          "The conference attracted more than 400 local architects, developers, and Realtors.",
          "a commercial/local realtor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "realty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "property in the form of land or buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "a realty agent",
          "a realty company"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "land or buildings that someone owns:",
        "examples": [
          "a realty company/group/firm"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reamed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone off severely because you strongly disapprove of their behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "The boss reamed them out for sleeping on the job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cut and collect a grain crop:",
        "examples": [
          "The serfs had to cultivate the lord's land, to make his hay, and reap and gather in his harvest.",
          "He cleared away the forest and, with his own hands, planted, sowed, and reaped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something, usually something good, as a result of your actions or other people's actions:",
        "examples": [
          "She studied every evening and reaped the benefit at exam time.",
          "This investment in the athletes' training is already reaping dividends.",
          "Do poorer countries reap the rewards of technology developed in richer nations?",
          "We sold them most of their modern weapons and now we are reaping the bitter harvest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain or receive something as a result of your own actions:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They didn’t reap any benefits from that deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you reap a crop, you cut and collect it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a large amount of money or a big profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Outside shareholders reaped 25% of the dividends generated.",
          "reap $35 million/£1.9 billion, etc. His company has reaped more than $800 million in federal contracts over the past five years.",
          "reap profits/returns/savings",
          "reap benefits/rewards The Treasury has reaped rewards from rising house prices as its income from stamp duty and inheritance tax has soared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get the advantages of a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "reap (the) benefits/rewards For now, the drop in the dollar against the euro is allowing the U.S. economy to reap rewards.",
          "Vigorous participation in the European Union is vital if the country wants to reap the benefits of globalization.",
          "reap dividends The healthy eating program is reaping dividends in terms of promoting better awareness of health issues in the community."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reaped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut and collect a grain crop:",
        "examples": [
          "The serfs had to cultivate the lord's land, to make his hay, and reap and gather in his harvest.",
          "He cleared away the forest and, with his own hands, planted, sowed, and reaped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something, usually something good, as a result of your actions or other people's actions:",
        "examples": [
          "She studied every evening and reaped the benefit at exam time.",
          "This investment in the athletes' training is already reaping dividends.",
          "Do poorer countries reap the rewards of technology developed in richer nations?",
          "We sold them most of their modern weapons and now we are reaping the bitter harvest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reaper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine that cuts and collects crops, or a person who cuts and collects crops by hand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that cuts and collects crops, or a person who cuts and collects crops by hand",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reappear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to appear again or return after a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Ten minutes later she reappeared from the storeroom holding the paint."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reappears": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to appear again or return after a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Ten minutes later she reappeared from the storeroom holding the paint."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "at the back of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a sticker on the rear door/window.",
          "The horse had injured one of its rear legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the back part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We walked round to the rear of the house.",
          "Two police motorcyclists brought up the rear (= formed the last part) of the demonstration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's bottom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to care for young animals or children until they are able to care for themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Some women make a deliberate choice to rear a child alone.",
          "He describes how these birds rear their young."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise up or to lift something up:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse reared (up) (= suddenly rose onto its back legs) when it heard the gun shot.",
          "The lion slowly reared its head (= lifted it up) and looked around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at or near the back of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I had the rear brakes on the car redone.",
          "She entered the school through an unlocked rear door.",
          "Our dog hurt his rear left leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to care for young children or animals until they are able to care for themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "She reared eight children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise up or to lift up:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The horse suddenly reared (up) on its hind legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml Your buttocks are sometimes called your rear.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to care for young animals or children until they are able to care for themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Some women make a deliberate choice to rear a child alone.",
          "He describes how these birds rear their young."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise up or to lift something up:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse reared (up) (= suddenly rose onto its back legs) when it heard the gun shot.",
          "The lion slowly reared its head (= lifted it up) and looked around."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rearrange": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change the order, position, or time of arrangements already made:",
        "examples": [
          "The new sofa was bigger than the old one, so they had to rearrange the rest of the furniture.",
          "I'm busy tomorrow - could we rearrange the meeting for Monday (= have it on Monday instead)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the order, position, or time of arrangements already made:",
        "examples": [
          "Our bedrooms are so small we can’t rearrange the furniture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rearranged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the order, position, or time of arrangements already made:",
        "examples": [
          "The new sofa was bigger than the old one, so they had to rearrange the rest of the furniture.",
          "I'm busy tomorrow - could we rearrange the meeting for Monday (= have it on Monday instead)?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rearranging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the order, position, or time of arrangements already made:",
        "examples": [
          "The new sofa was bigger than the old one, so they had to rearrange the rest of the furniture.",
          "I'm busy tomorrow - could we rearrange the meeting for Monday (= have it on Monday instead)?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rears": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "at the back of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a sticker on the rear door/window.",
          "The horse had injured one of its rear legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the back part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We walked round to the rear of the house.",
          "Two police motorcyclists brought up the rear (= formed the last part) of the demonstration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's bottom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to care for young animals or children until they are able to care for themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Some women make a deliberate choice to rear a child alone.",
          "He describes how these birds rear their young."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise up or to lift something up:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse reared (up) (= suddenly rose onto its back legs) when it heard the gun shot.",
          "The lion slowly reared its head (= lifted it up) and looked around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at or near the back of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I had the rear brakes on the car redone.",
          "She entered the school through an unlocked rear door.",
          "Our dog hurt his rear left leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to care for young children or animals until they are able to care for themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "She reared eight children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise up or to lift up:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The horse suddenly reared (up) on its hind legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml Your buttocks are sometimes called your rear.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reason": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the cause of an event or situation or something that provides an excuse or explanation:",
        "examples": [
          "reason for The reason for the disaster was engine failure, not human error.",
          "[ + question word ] The reason why grass is green was a mystery to the little boy.",
          "[ + (that) ] The reason (that) I'm calling is to ask a favour.",
          "reason is because not standard The reason I walked out was because I was bored.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The police have (every good) reason to believe that he is guilty.",
          "with reason She was furious, and with reason (= with good cause).",
          "for reasons best known to yourself For reasons best known to himself (= for reasons no one else knows about) he's decided to leave his job.",
          "for some reason For some reason, he's never fined for speeding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always asked to these occasions by reason of his position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability of a healthy mind to think and make judgments, especially based on practical facts:",
        "examples": [
          "the power of reason We humans believe that we are the only animals to have the power of reason.",
          "lose your reason mainly UK old-fashioned He lost his reason (= became mentally ill) when both his parents were killed in the crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "within the limits of what is acceptable and possible:",
        "examples": [
          "We can wear anything we like to the office, within reason."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to understand and to make judgments based on practical facts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Newton reasoned (that) there must be a force such as gravity",
          "reason something out I spent hours reasoning out the solution to the puzzle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cause of an event or situation, or something suggested as an explanation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She had never stopped by before for any reason.",
          "[ C ] There must be a reason why she’s not here yet.",
          "[ U ] Adams had good reason to fire Pickering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to think and make judgments, esp. good judgments:",
        "examples": [
          "Meditation seemed to have improved her ability to reason."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about and make a good judgment about:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] He reasoned (that) he had only four or five years left as an athlete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to argue with and try to persuade someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Grace kept her voice gentle, as if she were reasoning with a child."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reasonable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "based on or using good judgment and therefore fair and practical:",
        "examples": [
          "If you tell him what happened, I'm sure he'll understand - he's a reasonable man.",
          "He went free because the jury decided there was a reasonable doubt about his guilt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a reasonable journey.",
          "We have a strong team and a reasonable chance of winning the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not too expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "Tomatoes are very reasonable at this time of year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on or using good judgment, and therefore fair and practical:",
        "examples": [
          "Johnson was a reasonable man.",
          "It seemed like a reasonable question/explanation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Reasonable also means not expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "You can still get a good house for a very reasonable price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Reasonable also means satisfactory or not bad:",
        "examples": [
          "He could read French with reasonable fluency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reasonable price, value, or offer seems fair and not too expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "In the context of current robust economic growth, these shares look reasonable value.",
          "a reasonable price/offer/deal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sensible and fair:",
        "examples": [
          "We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.",
          "a reasonable approach/assumption/argument",
          "it is reasonable to assume/expect/suppose, etc. According to financial experts, it is reasonable to expect rates to climb to 3% over the next year.",
          "it is reasonable that It seems reasonable that citizens should know whether their taxes are being spent wisely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reasonable amount, rate, etc. is neither too large nor too small:",
        "examples": [
          "Most economists forecast reasonable growth in GDP next year.",
          "Overall pricing of products should reflect the cost of producing them, along with a reasonable profit margin for the business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reasonably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using good judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop shouting and let's discuss this reasonably."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a satisfactory way:",
        "examples": [
          "She writes reasonably good children's books.",
          "I did reasonably well at school but nowhere near as well as my sister or brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a price that is not too expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "You can eat out very reasonably these days.",
          "I bought a reasonably priced radio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows good judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "He kept talking slowly and reasonably.",
          "I was reasonably certain she would be home (= it seemed likely)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reasoned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If an argument is (well) reasoned, it is clear and carefully considered.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "using judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "He offered reasoned responses to our questions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reasoning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of thinking about something in order to make a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "The reasoning behind her conclusion is impossible to fault."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If there is no reasoning with someone, it is impossible to persuade that person to change their opinions or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "there is no reasoning with someone She's absolutely determined to go and there's just no reasoning with her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reasons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the cause of an event or situation or something that provides an excuse or explanation:",
        "examples": [
          "reason for The reason for the disaster was engine failure, not human error.",
          "[ + question word ] The reason why grass is green was a mystery to the little boy.",
          "[ + (that) ] The reason (that) I'm calling is to ask a favour.",
          "reason is because not standard The reason I walked out was because I was bored.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The police have (every good) reason to believe that he is guilty.",
          "with reason She was furious, and with reason (= with good cause).",
          "for reasons best known to yourself For reasons best known to himself (= for reasons no one else knows about) he's decided to leave his job.",
          "for some reason For some reason, he's never fined for speeding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always asked to these occasions by reason of his position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability of a healthy mind to think and make judgments, especially based on practical facts:",
        "examples": [
          "the power of reason We humans believe that we are the only animals to have the power of reason.",
          "lose your reason mainly UK old-fashioned He lost his reason (= became mentally ill) when both his parents were killed in the crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "within the limits of what is acceptable and possible:",
        "examples": [
          "We can wear anything we like to the office, within reason."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to understand and to make judgments based on practical facts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Newton reasoned (that) there must be a force such as gravity",
          "reason something out I spent hours reasoning out the solution to the puzzle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cause of an event or situation, or something suggested as an explanation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She had never stopped by before for any reason.",
          "[ C ] There must be a reason why she’s not here yet.",
          "[ U ] Adams had good reason to fire Pickering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to think and make judgments, esp. good judgments:",
        "examples": [
          "Meditation seemed to have improved her ability to reason."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about and make a good judgment about:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] He reasoned (that) he had only four or five years left as an athlete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to argue with and try to persuade someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Grace kept her voice gentle, as if she were reasoning with a child."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reassemble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to come together again, or bring something together again, in a single place:",
        "examples": [
          "After lunch, the class reassembled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something again by joining its separate parts together:",
        "examples": [
          "Investigators have been reassembling the wreckage of the plane."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reassembled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come together again, or bring something together again, in a single place:",
        "examples": [
          "After lunch, the class reassembled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something again by joining its separate parts together:",
        "examples": [
          "Investigators have been reassembling the wreckage of the plane."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reassembling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come together again, or bring something together again, in a single place:",
        "examples": [
          "After lunch, the class reassembled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something again by joining its separate parts together:",
        "examples": [
          "Investigators have been reassembling the wreckage of the plane."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reassess": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to think again about something in order to decide if you should change the way you feel about it or deal with it:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to reassess our values as a nation.",
          "The customer services department is reassessing its procedures for handling customer complaints.",
          "I've reassessed the situation and decided to stay."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reassigned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a different job or position:",
        "examples": [
          "They will be reassigned to other duties in the department.",
          "He has shaken up the department, reassigning staffers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a piece of work to a different person:",
        "examples": [
          "The case was then reassigned to a new judge.",
          "The cuts have been handled through attrition and reassigning tasks to remaining employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to a different person, or to share things out in a different way:",
        "examples": [
          "The lease has to be reassigned to its new owner.",
          "One option could be to reassign unused phone numbers from rural areas to urban areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change someone's body to match their gender, in a process that includes medical operations:",
        "examples": [
          "The applicant must provide a birth or citizenship certificate in their reassigned gender."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an employee a different job, or to arrange for an employee to work in a different place:",
        "examples": [
          "It is unclear if the district will hire more mental-health professionals or reassign existing personnel.",
          "She has been reassigned to the U.S. embassy in Paris for a six-month period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that a legal matter will be dealt with by a different judge or police department:",
        "examples": [
          "The Justice Department took the unusual step of reassigning the investigation.",
          "be reassigned to sb By order of the Appeals Court, the case will be reassigned to another judge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reassignment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a process, including medical operations, by which someone's body is changed to match their gender, or an instance of this:",
        "examples": [
          "There are 1,000 male-to-female gender reassignments annually.",
          "Passports can be changed, but require a letter from a doctor stating that the individual has had reassignment surgery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving someone a different job or position, or an example of this:",
        "examples": [
          "Our department deals with the reassignment of personnel.",
          "Layoffs, early retirements and job reassignments will be used to meet teacher contract demands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving a piece of work to a different person, or an example of this:",
        "examples": [
          "The reassignment of security tasks from one department to another may seem bureaucratic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving something to a different person, or sharing things out in a different way, or an example of this:",
        "examples": [
          "Some in the international community are calling for a reassignment of aid priorities.",
          "This annex permits reassignments of ﬁnancial assets between categories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of giving an employee a different job, or arranging for an employee to work in a different place:",
        "examples": [
          "District officials say the reassignments are the result of a districtwide restructuring plan.",
          "reassignment to sth We have been assured that Ms Duprez's reassignment to the community-relations board is not linked to any wrongdoing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reassurance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "words of advice and comfort intended to make someone feel less worried:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt I couldn't cope with the situation and was in desperate need of some reassurance.",
          "Despite her father's reassurances, she was still frightened of the dark."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reassure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to comfort someone and stop them from worrying:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I was nervous on my first day at college, but I was reassured to see some friendly faces.",
          "[ + (that) ] He reassured me (that) my cheque would arrive soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to comfort someone and stop that person from worrying:",
        "examples": [
          "Her smile didn’t reassure me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reassured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to comfort someone and stop them from worrying:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I was nervous on my first day at college, but I was reassured to see some friendly faces.",
          "[ + (that) ] He reassured me (that) my cheque would arrive soon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reassuring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel less worried:",
        "examples": [
          "He smiled at me in a reassuring way."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rebel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is opposed to the political system in their country and tries to change it using force :",
        "examples": [
          "The rebels took over the capital and set up a new government.",
          "rebel troops/fighters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not like rules or authority, and shows this by behaving differently from most people in society:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a rebel when he was a teenager and dyed his hair pink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight against the government:",
        "examples": [
          "The people rebelled against the harsh new government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to obey rules or people in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "Jacob rebelled against his parents' plans for him and left school at the age of 16.",
          "If you are too strict with teenagers, they often rebel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react against a feeling, action, plan, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "My poor sick stomach rebelled at the idea of any more food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who refuses to accept the government’s power and uses force to oppose it, or a person who opposes authority and thinks or behaves differently:",
        "examples": [
          "The government tried to set up talks with the rebels.",
          "Though he dressed unusually, he never meant to be a rebel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Soldiers fighting for the southern states in the American Civil War were called rebels.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rebelling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rebellion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "violent action organized by a group of people who are trying to change the political system in their country:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has brutally crushed the rebellion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "action against those in authority, against the rules, or against normal and accepted ways of behaving:",
        "examples": [
          "a backbench rebellion against the new foreign policy",
          "her teenage rebellion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "violent action organized by a group of people who refuse to accept their government’s power and are willing to use force to oppose it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The African-American Nat Turner led an 1831 rebellion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rebellion is also a feeling of strong disagreement with an organization or with people in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Many students were in rebellion against the older generation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rebellious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a group of people are rebellious, they oppose the ideas of the people in authority and plan to change the system, often using force:",
        "examples": [
          "rebellious groups of southern tribespeople"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is rebellious, they are difficult to control and do not behave in the way that is expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Her teachers regard her as a rebellious, trouble-making girl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having strong feelings of disagreement with people in authority, an organization, or a government, esp. showing such feelings through force:",
        "examples": [
          "A peace agreement was signed yesterday between the republic and its rebellious region.",
          "He was a rebellious young man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rebels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is opposed to the political system in their country and tries to change it using force :",
        "examples": [
          "The rebels took over the capital and set up a new government.",
          "rebel troops/fighters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not like rules or authority, and shows this by behaving differently from most people in society:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a rebel when he was a teenager and dyed his hair pink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight against the government:",
        "examples": [
          "The people rebelled against the harsh new government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to obey rules or people in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "Jacob rebelled against his parents' plans for him and left school at the age of 16.",
          "If you are too strict with teenagers, they often rebel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react against a feeling, action, plan, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "My poor sick stomach rebelled at the idea of any more food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who refuses to accept the government’s power and uses force to oppose it, or a person who opposes authority and thinks or behaves differently:",
        "examples": [
          "The government tried to set up talks with the rebels.",
          "Though he dressed unusually, he never meant to be a rebel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Soldiers fighting for the southern states in the American Civil War were called rebels.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rebirth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a new period of growth of something, or a time when something that was popular in the past becomes popular again:",
        "examples": [
          "English drama has enjoyed a rebirth since the 1950s with writers like John Osborne, Harold Pinter and Tom Stoppard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new period of growth of something or an increase in popularity of something that was popular in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Spring is the season of rebirth.",
          "This production was hailed as a rebirth of Swedish theater."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reboot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a computer) to switch off and then start again immediately, or to make a computer do this:",
        "examples": [
          "If this doesn't work, close the application and reboot the system.",
          "I'm just waiting for my laptop to reboot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start something again or do something again, in a way that is new and interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "With his new movie he reboots the classic Western."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a computer is switched off and then starts again immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "The system shuts down, forcing a reboot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new and interesting version of something such as a film or television show, or the act of making a new and interesting version:",
        "examples": [
          "They have made a much-needed \"Wizard of Oz\" reboot called \"Tin Man.\"",
          "The series needs a reboot; it has grown increasingly bizarre and forced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you reboot a computer, or if a computer reboots, you switch it off and then switch it on again a short time later, especially in order to get rid of a problem or after you have put new software onto the computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Once the patches have been installed, users are recommended to reboot their computer/PC.",
          "All running programs are saved to disk and then restored when you reboot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rebooting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a computer) to switch off and then start again immediately, or to make a computer do this:",
        "examples": [
          "If this doesn't work, close the application and reboot the system.",
          "I'm just waiting for my laptop to reboot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start something again or do something again, in a way that is new and interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "With his new movie he reboots the classic Western."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reborn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing or active again :",
        "examples": [
          "a reborn version of a 1978 series"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having decided to accept a particular type of evangelical Christianity, especially after a deep spiritual experience :",
        "examples": [
          "reborn Christians"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be born again:",
        "examples": [
          "They believe that people are reborn after death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to exist or to become active again:",
        "examples": [
          "The old abandoned buildings have been reborn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide to accept a particular type of evangelical Christianity, especially after a deep spiritual experience:",
        "examples": [
          "She was reborn after attending a revivial meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rebound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bounce back after hitting a hard surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an action rebounds on you, it does not have the effect you hoped for but has an unpleasant effect on you instead:",
        "examples": [
          "His continual demands for sympathy rebounded on him because his friends finally stopped listening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise in price after a fall:",
        "examples": [
          "Cotton rebounded from declines early in the day to end at a higher price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exercise by performing jumps and movements on a rebounder (= a piece of equipment like a small trampoline):",
        "examples": [
          "We recommend you rebound in suitable trainers, although you can also rebound barefoot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of rebounding:",
        "examples": [
          "I hit the ball on the rebound (= after it had hit the wall or ground once)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports, a ball or puck (= small, round, hard object used in ice hockey) that becomes available after an unsuccessful attempt to score, or an occasion when this happens",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, an occasion when a player successfully gets the ball after a shot (= attempt to score) has been missed:",
        "examples": [
          "Over three games he averaged 14.0 points and 8.7 rebounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return to an earlier and better condition; improve:",
        "examples": [
          "Older athletes find it harder to rebound from injuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a ball or other object rebounds, it bounces back after hitting a hard surface.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if prices, shares, etc. rebound, they increase in value again after a period when they were going down in value:",
        "examples": [
          "Cotton rebounded from declines early in the day to end at a higher price.",
          "Shares rebounded 18p to 379p yesterday.",
          "rebound from $18/6.5p/2.6% etc. The group posted a profit last year of $24.8 million, rebounding from a loss of $10.9 million the previous year.",
          "The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid as much as 53.64 to 5594.01, before rebounding to 5616.21."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an economy or a business activity rebounds, it improves after a difficult period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Tourism in the region is expected to rebound after last year's disastrous oil spill.",
          "Consumer confidence rebounded sharply in July, according to new figures released last week.",
          "the economy/sales/business rebounds Since the most recent downturn, the economy has rebounded, with unemployment below average.",
          "rebound from sth Shares have been rising for weeks amid speculation that the market for 18-wheel trucks is rebounding from a slump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement in an economy or business activity after a difficult period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Central bankers are still looking for signs of a rebound in a faltering economy.",
          "The group reported a strong rebound in profitability in the first quarter.",
          "a rebound from sth Commodities markets are currently staging a rebound from recent heavy losses.",
          "a sharp/strong/significant/small rebound",
          "an economic/technical/market rebound"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be increasing in value or improving after being low or not very good:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales and membership are on the rebound again, since registration procedures were simplified two years ago.",
          "February spending was on the rebound from a depressed January, when incomes fell a revised 0.5% instead of 0.4% amid severe weather conditions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rebounds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bounce back after hitting a hard surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an action rebounds on you, it does not have the effect you hoped for but has an unpleasant effect on you instead:",
        "examples": [
          "His continual demands for sympathy rebounded on him because his friends finally stopped listening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise in price after a fall:",
        "examples": [
          "Cotton rebounded from declines early in the day to end at a higher price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exercise by performing jumps and movements on a rebounder (= a piece of equipment like a small trampoline):",
        "examples": [
          "We recommend you rebound in suitable trainers, although you can also rebound barefoot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of rebounding:",
        "examples": [
          "I hit the ball on the rebound (= after it had hit the wall or ground once)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports, a ball or puck (= small, round, hard object used in ice hockey) that becomes available after an unsuccessful attempt to score, or an occasion when this happens",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, an occasion when a player successfully gets the ball after a shot (= attempt to score) has been missed:",
        "examples": [
          "Over three games he averaged 14.0 points and 8.7 rebounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return to an earlier and better condition; improve:",
        "examples": [
          "Older athletes find it harder to rebound from injuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a ball or other object rebounds, it bounces back after hitting a hard surface.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if prices, shares, etc. rebound, they increase in value again after a period when they were going down in value:",
        "examples": [
          "Cotton rebounded from declines early in the day to end at a higher price.",
          "Shares rebounded 18p to 379p yesterday.",
          "rebound from $18/6.5p/2.6% etc. The group posted a profit last year of $24.8 million, rebounding from a loss of $10.9 million the previous year.",
          "The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid as much as 53.64 to 5594.01, before rebounding to 5616.21."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an economy or a business activity rebounds, it improves after a difficult period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Tourism in the region is expected to rebound after last year's disastrous oil spill.",
          "Consumer confidence rebounded sharply in July, according to new figures released last week.",
          "the economy/sales/business rebounds Since the most recent downturn, the economy has rebounded, with unemployment below average.",
          "rebound from sth Shares have been rising for weeks amid speculation that the market for 18-wheel trucks is rebounding from a slump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement in an economy or business activity after a difficult period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Central bankers are still looking for signs of a rebound in a faltering economy.",
          "The group reported a strong rebound in profitability in the first quarter.",
          "a rebound from sth Commodities markets are currently staging a rebound from recent heavy losses.",
          "a sharp/strong/significant/small rebound",
          "an economic/technical/market rebound"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be increasing in value or improving after being low or not very good:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales and membership are on the rebound again, since registration procedures were simplified two years ago.",
          "February spending was on the rebound from a depressed January, when incomes fell a revised 0.5% instead of 0.4% amid severe weather conditions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rebuild": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to build something again that has been damaged or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The cathedral was completely rebuilt in 1425 after it had been destroyed by fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you rebuild a system or organization, you develop it so that it works effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "Before the election, the party claimed it would rebuild the country's economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to return to the good situation that you were in before an unpleasant event happened to you:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people have difficulty in rebuilding their lives when they come out of prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build something again that has been damaged or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The historic building was completely rebuilt after it had burned down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you rebuild a system or organization, you develop it so that it works effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The company is rebuilding under new management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build something again after it has been destroyed or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "After the hurricane, the whole infrastructure of the city needed rebuilding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make big changes to a company, organization, or system that is no longer effective:",
        "examples": [
          "It is taking more time than a lot of businesses expected to resume and rebuild their operations.",
          "Certain countries have been exempted from quotas in an effort to help them rebuild their economies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work hard in order to improve the way people think about you after a difficult period or a period in which you have made mistakes:",
        "examples": [
          "Some big multinationals struggled to rebuild their credibility in the wake of the stock market crash.",
          "rebuild confidence/trust/morale We must now begin the complex process of rebuilding trust among employees and their confidence in the organization.",
          "rebuild your career/reputation/image I managed to rebuild my career by paying attention to human relationships."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rebuilding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to build something again that has been damaged or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The cathedral was completely rebuilt in 1425 after it had been destroyed by fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you rebuild a system or organization, you develop it so that it works effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "Before the election, the party claimed it would rebuild the country's economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to return to the good situation that you were in before an unpleasant event happened to you:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people have difficulty in rebuilding their lives when they come out of prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build something again that has been damaged or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The historic building was completely rebuilt after it had burned down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you rebuild a system or organization, you develop it so that it works effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The company is rebuilding under new management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build something again after it has been destroyed or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "After the hurricane, the whole infrastructure of the city needed rebuilding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make big changes to a company, organization, or system that is no longer effective:",
        "examples": [
          "It is taking more time than a lot of businesses expected to resume and rebuild their operations.",
          "Certain countries have been exempted from quotas in an effort to help them rebuild their economies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work hard in order to improve the way people think about you after a difficult period or a period in which you have made mistakes:",
        "examples": [
          "Some big multinationals struggled to rebuild their credibility in the wake of the stock market crash.",
          "rebuild confidence/trust/morale We must now begin the complex process of rebuilding trust among employees and their confidence in the organization.",
          "rebuild your career/reputation/image I managed to rebuild my career by paying attention to human relationships."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rebuilt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rebuke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak angrily to someone because you disapprove of what they have said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "I was rebuked by my manager for being late.",
          "The Justice Department publicly rebuked him over a leaked memorandum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of speaking angrily to someone because you disapprove of what they have said or done, or the things that someone says to show disapproval like this :",
        "examples": [
          "He received a stern rebuke from the manager.",
          "Her statement drew a sharp rebuke from the Senator.",
          "Rebuke is the appropriate punishment in this case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone strongly because you disapprove of what the person has said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "He was publicly rebuked for his involvement in the scandal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rebuttal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a statement that says that something is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "She issued a point-by-point rebuttal of the company's accusations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that a claim or criticism is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "She issued a rebuttal of the charges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that says or proves that something is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "She says she is preparing a point-by-point rebuttal that will address these issues."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recalculating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to calculate something again:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank will recalculate the amount of interest you should be paying.",
          "NASA re-calculated the asteroid's orbit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recall": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bring the memory of a past event into your mind, and often to give a description of what you remember:",
        "examples": [
          "The old man recalled the city as it had been before the war.",
          "\"As I recall,\" he said with some irritation, \"you still owe me €150.\"",
          "[ + (that) ] He recalled (that) he had sent the letter over a month ago.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you recall what happened last night?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She recalled seeing him outside the shop on the night of the robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause you to think of a particular event, situation, or style:",
        "examples": [
          "His paintings recall the style of Picasso."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order the return of a person who belongs to an organization or of products made by a company:",
        "examples": [
          "The ambassador was recalled when war broke out.",
          "The company recalled thousands of jars of baby food after a salmonella scare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to remember things:",
        "examples": [
          "Old people often have astonishing powers of recall.",
          "My brother has total recall (= he can remember every detail of past events)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone orders the return of a person who belongs to an organization, or orders the return of products made by a company:",
        "examples": [
          "an emergency recall of Parliament",
          "The company issued a recall of all their latest antibiotics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring the memory of a past event into your mind:",
        "examples": [
          "I can vividly recall our first kiss.",
          "[ + that clause ] He recalled that he had sent the letter over a month ago.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you recall what happened last night?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order the return of a product made by a company because of a fault in the product",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an order for the return of a product made by a company because of a fault in the product:",
        "examples": [
          "The government ordered a recall of the garment, saying it could burst into flames."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to remember things:",
        "examples": [
          "He has perfect/total recall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company or manufacturer recalls a particular product, it officially asks stores and consumers to return it because it is not safe to use:",
        "examples": [
          "The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the company is recalling 773,900 toys because of safety concerns.",
          "At least six pet food companies have recalled products made with imported wheat gluten tainted with a toxic chemical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remember something you have seen or heard in an advertisement:",
        "examples": [
          "Research by a leading marketing corporation shows that 42% of shoppers can recall a brand they've seen on in-store screens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in which a company or manufacturer officially asks stores and consumers to return a product because it is not safe to use:",
        "examples": [
          "The current recall involves salad mix that was processed at a plant in Ohio.",
          "The group's global recall of nearly ten million laptop computer batteries had devastated its third-quarter earnings.",
          "a product recall",
          "issue/announce/order a recall In some cases, regulators and carmakers can spend months looking into possible defects before issuing a recall.",
          "The drugs company denied that any agency or group had pressed for a recall.",
          "a major/massive/large recall (of sth) It issued a massive recall of its peanut butter brands after a multistate salmonella outbreak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's ability to remember something that they have seen or heard in an advertisement:",
        "examples": [
          "Creating a memorable tagline can be a highly effective way to boost brand recall."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recalled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring the memory of a past event into your mind, and often to give a description of what you remember:",
        "examples": [
          "The old man recalled the city as it had been before the war.",
          "\"As I recall,\" he said with some irritation, \"you still owe me €150.\"",
          "[ + (that) ] He recalled (that) he had sent the letter over a month ago.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you recall what happened last night?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She recalled seeing him outside the shop on the night of the robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause you to think of a particular event, situation, or style:",
        "examples": [
          "His paintings recall the style of Picasso."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order the return of a person who belongs to an organization or of products made by a company:",
        "examples": [
          "The ambassador was recalled when war broke out.",
          "The company recalled thousands of jars of baby food after a salmonella scare."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recalling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring the memory of a past event into your mind, and often to give a description of what you remember:",
        "examples": [
          "The old man recalled the city as it had been before the war.",
          "\"As I recall,\" he said with some irritation, \"you still owe me €150.\"",
          "[ + (that) ] He recalled (that) he had sent the letter over a month ago.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you recall what happened last night?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She recalled seeing him outside the shop on the night of the robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause you to think of a particular event, situation, or style:",
        "examples": [
          "His paintings recall the style of Picasso."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order the return of a person who belongs to an organization or of products made by a company:",
        "examples": [
          "The ambassador was recalled when war broke out.",
          "The company recalled thousands of jars of baby food after a salmonella scare."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recalls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bring the memory of a past event into your mind, and often to give a description of what you remember:",
        "examples": [
          "The old man recalled the city as it had been before the war.",
          "\"As I recall,\" he said with some irritation, \"you still owe me €150.\"",
          "[ + (that) ] He recalled (that) he had sent the letter over a month ago.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you recall what happened last night?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She recalled seeing him outside the shop on the night of the robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause you to think of a particular event, situation, or style:",
        "examples": [
          "His paintings recall the style of Picasso."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order the return of a person who belongs to an organization or of products made by a company:",
        "examples": [
          "The ambassador was recalled when war broke out.",
          "The company recalled thousands of jars of baby food after a salmonella scare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to remember things:",
        "examples": [
          "Old people often have astonishing powers of recall.",
          "My brother has total recall (= he can remember every detail of past events)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone orders the return of a person who belongs to an organization, or orders the return of products made by a company:",
        "examples": [
          "an emergency recall of Parliament",
          "The company issued a recall of all their latest antibiotics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring the memory of a past event into your mind:",
        "examples": [
          "I can vividly recall our first kiss.",
          "[ + that clause ] He recalled that he had sent the letter over a month ago.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you recall what happened last night?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order the return of a product made by a company because of a fault in the product",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an order for the return of a product made by a company because of a fault in the product:",
        "examples": [
          "The government ordered a recall of the garment, saying it could burst into flames."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to remember things:",
        "examples": [
          "He has perfect/total recall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company or manufacturer recalls a particular product, it officially asks stores and consumers to return it because it is not safe to use:",
        "examples": [
          "The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the company is recalling 773,900 toys because of safety concerns.",
          "At least six pet food companies have recalled products made with imported wheat gluten tainted with a toxic chemical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remember something you have seen or heard in an advertisement:",
        "examples": [
          "Research by a leading marketing corporation shows that 42% of shoppers can recall a brand they've seen on in-store screens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in which a company or manufacturer officially asks stores and consumers to return a product because it is not safe to use:",
        "examples": [
          "The current recall involves salad mix that was processed at a plant in Ohio.",
          "The group's global recall of nearly ten million laptop computer batteries had devastated its third-quarter earnings.",
          "a product recall",
          "issue/announce/order a recall In some cases, regulators and carmakers can spend months looking into possible defects before issuing a recall.",
          "The drugs company denied that any agency or group had pressed for a recall.",
          "a major/massive/large recall (of sth) It issued a massive recall of its peanut butter brands after a multistate salmonella outbreak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's ability to remember something that they have seen or heard in an advertisement:",
        "examples": [
          "Creating a memorable tagline can be a highly effective way to boost brand recall."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to announce in public that your past beliefs or statements were wrong and that you no longer agree with them:",
        "examples": [
          "After a year spent in solitary confinement, he publicly recanted (his views)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to announce in public that your past beliefs or statements were wrong or not true and that you no longer agree with them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Anderson recanted, saying his brother had told him to lie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recanted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to announce in public that your past beliefs or statements were wrong and that you no longer agree with them:",
        "examples": [
          "After a year spent in solitary confinement, he publicly recanted (his views)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to repeat the main points of an explanation or a description:",
        "examples": [
          "Finally, the teacher recapped the main points of the lesson.",
          "To recap, our main aim is to increase sales by 15 percent this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of repeating the main points of an explanation or description:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you give me a quick recap on what happened in the meeting?",
          "Perhaps a recap of recent events is required."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofrecapitulate:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We saw a video recapping her early career.",
          "[ I ] To recap, we expect sunny skies in the morning, rain by nightfall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat the main points of something that has been discussed earlier at the end of a meeting or talk:",
        "examples": [
          "Let me (just) recap very briefly what I said earlier.",
          "To recap, most people seem to agree that data collected by the government relating to environmental issues should be made available to the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brief description of the main points of something that has been discussed that someone gives at the end of a meeting or talk:",
        "examples": [
          "Here's a recap of the week's most hotly debated news items."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recede": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move further away into the distance, or to become less clear or less bright:",
        "examples": [
          "As the boat picked up speed, the coastline receded into the distance until finally it became invisible.",
          "The painful memories gradually receded in her mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move further away into the distance, or to become less clear:",
        "examples": [
          "McLaughlin expects to go home again when the flood waters recede."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a man has a receding hairline, he is losing the hair from the front of his head.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get lower in value, amount, or number:",
        "examples": [
          "Opposition to privatisation and foreign investment is receding in response to the shock of recession.",
          "Although oil prices receded somewhat in June, they rose again this week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "receding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move further away into the distance, or to become less clear or less bright:",
        "examples": [
          "As the boat picked up speed, the coastline receded into the distance until finally it became invisible.",
          "The painful memories gradually receded in her mind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "receipt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something such as a piece of paper or message proving that money, goods, or information have been received:",
        "examples": [
          "receipt for Make sure you are given a receipt for everything you buy.",
          "More retailers are switching to email receipts instead of paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or state of receiving money or goods:",
        "examples": [
          "on receipt of Goods will be delivered on receipt of payment (= after the money is received).",
          "in receipt of You have been in receipt of unemployment benefit for two months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amounts of money received during a particular period by a business:",
        "examples": [
          "receipts for The theatre's receipts for the winter were badly down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "proof of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Governor says he has the receipts to prove the president never called him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper which proves that money or goods have been received:",
        "examples": [
          "Ask the taxi driver for a receipt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of receiving something, esp. of money or goods:",
        "examples": [
          "We are awaiting receipt of your check."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper that shows the price of something that you have bought and proves that you have paid for it:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I have a receipt?",
          "get/keep/retain a receipt Always get a receipt when you withdraw cash from a machine.",
          "a credit card receipt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of receiving something:",
        "examples": [
          "I acknowledge receipt of the sum of £10,000.",
          "Land stock of low initial cost may rise a hundredfold in value upon receipt of planning approval.",
          "We will send an acknowledgement within two working days of receipt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of money received by a business or government:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy experienced lower than expected export receipts.",
          "Tobacco tax receipts fell by $6.9 million or about 1.1%.",
          "cash/box-office receipts",
          "receipts rise/fall According to OECD figures, receipts rose in 17 out of 24 advanced economies in 2005."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "receipts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amounts of money received during a particular period by a business:",
        "examples": [
          "receipts for The theatre's receipts for the winter were badly down.",
          "The movie's box-office receipts have passed the $5 million mark.",
          "The US was once again top of the tourism receipts table with overseas visitors spending 70.1 billion dollars.",
          "It will cost us at least $5,000 in lost gate receipts.",
          "For this season, receipts are down 5 percent and attendance down 8 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "proof of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Governor says he has the receipts to prove the president never called him.",
          "He allegedly hit on a woman on Instagram, and she shared the receipts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money received during a particular period by a business or government:",
        "examples": [
          "tax receipts",
          "box-office receipts"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "receive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get or be given something:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you receive my letter?",
          "receive something from someone I received a phone call from your mother.",
          "They received a visit from the police.",
          "She died after receiving a blow to the head.",
          "Members of Parliament received a 4.2 percent pay increase this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a radio or television) to change a signal into sounds and pictures",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to hear someone's voice when they are communicating with you by radio:",
        "examples": [
          "receive someone loud and clear I'm receiving you loud and clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports, to catch or control a ball that is thrown or kicked to you by another player in your team:",
        "examples": [
          "Henry received the ball towards the edge of the Arsenal area and volleyed it into the net.",
          "The forward received the ball on the right wing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as tennis, volleyball, or cricket, to have a ball thrown or hit towards you by an opposing player at the start of a period of play:",
        "examples": [
          "receive serve She is now standing closer to the baseline to receive serve.",
          "Batting for five hours, he received 254 balls and stroked 18 fours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally welcome a visitor or guest:",
        "examples": [
          "She stood by the door to receive her guests as they arrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet someone when they arrive somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "My friend offered to receive me at the railway station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react to something or someone in a particular way that shows how you feel about it, him, or her:",
        "examples": [
          "The speech was well/warmly/coldly, etc. received by the conference delegates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be made a member of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He was received into the church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or be given something:",
        "examples": [
          "She received a letter from her son.",
          "I’ll receive my bachelor’s degree in the spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a radio or television receives signals, it changes them into sounds or pictures.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to welcome someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The president received Fulbright cordially."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "received": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "generally accepted as being right or correct because it is based on authority:",
        "examples": [
          "According to received wisdom, exposure to low level radioactivity is harmless."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "receiver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a phone in two parts that you hold to your ear and mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "She picked up the receiver and dialled his number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that changes radio and television signals into sounds and pictures",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who officially deals with the business matters of companies who cannot pay their debts:",
        "examples": [
          "The company went bankrupt and was put into the hands of the receivers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A receiver of stolen goods is a person who buys and sells property that they know has been stolen.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, an attacking player who is usually on the outer edge of the line of scrimmage (= the line on which the ball is positioned at the beginning of play):",
        "examples": [
          "He's a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that changes radio and television signals into sounds and pictures, or that changes electrical signals into sound:",
        "examples": [
          "a telephone receiver",
          "a stereo receiver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In football, a receiver is one of the players who can catch the ball on the team that is trying to score points.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is asked by a court of law to officially close a bankrupt company by selling its assets, paying as many of its debts as possible, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "receivers of/for sth The receivers of the collapsed UK construction giant have failed with a legal bid to recoup more than £400,000 on behalf of the company's many creditors.",
          "In the current harsh economic climate, many small businesses have found themselves in the hands of the receiver.",
          "About 200 jobs were put at risk yesterday after the group called in the receivers.",
          "A receiver was appointed to track down the assets and redistribute them to investors.",
          "an administrative/court-appointed/interim receiver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of electronic equipment that changes radio and television signals into sound and pictures:",
        "examples": [
          "a digital/satellite/GPS receiver"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "receivers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a phone in two parts that you hold to your ear and mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "She picked up the receiver and dialled his number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that changes radio and television signals into sounds and pictures",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who officially deals with the business matters of companies who cannot pay their debts:",
        "examples": [
          "The company went bankrupt and was put into the hands of the receivers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A receiver of stolen goods is a person who buys and sells property that they know has been stolen.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, an attacking player who is usually on the outer edge of the line of scrimmage (= the line on which the ball is positioned at the beginning of play):",
        "examples": [
          "He's a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that changes radio and television signals into sounds and pictures, or that changes electrical signals into sound:",
        "examples": [
          "a telephone receiver",
          "a stereo receiver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In football, a receiver is one of the players who can catch the ball on the team that is trying to score points.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is asked by a court of law to officially close a bankrupt company by selling its assets, paying as many of its debts as possible, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "receivers of/for sth The receivers of the collapsed UK construction giant have failed with a legal bid to recoup more than £400,000 on behalf of the company's many creditors.",
          "In the current harsh economic climate, many small businesses have found themselves in the hands of the receiver.",
          "About 200 jobs were put at risk yesterday after the group called in the receivers.",
          "A receiver was appointed to track down the assets and redistribute them to investors.",
          "an administrative/court-appointed/interim receiver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of electronic equipment that changes radio and television signals into sound and pictures:",
        "examples": [
          "a digital/satellite/GPS receiver"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "receives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get or be given something:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you receive my letter?",
          "receive something from someone I received a phone call from your mother.",
          "They received a visit from the police.",
          "She died after receiving a blow to the head.",
          "Members of Parliament received a 4.2 percent pay increase this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a radio or television) to change a signal into sounds and pictures",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to hear someone's voice when they are communicating with you by radio:",
        "examples": [
          "receive someone loud and clear I'm receiving you loud and clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports, to catch or control a ball that is thrown or kicked to you by another player in your team:",
        "examples": [
          "Henry received the ball towards the edge of the Arsenal area and volleyed it into the net.",
          "The forward received the ball on the right wing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as tennis, volleyball, or cricket, to have a ball thrown or hit towards you by an opposing player at the start of a period of play:",
        "examples": [
          "receive serve She is now standing closer to the baseline to receive serve.",
          "Batting for five hours, he received 254 balls and stroked 18 fours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally welcome a visitor or guest:",
        "examples": [
          "She stood by the door to receive her guests as they arrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet someone when they arrive somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "My friend offered to receive me at the railway station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react to something or someone in a particular way that shows how you feel about it, him, or her:",
        "examples": [
          "The speech was well/warmly/coldly, etc. received by the conference delegates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be made a member of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He was received into the church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or be given something:",
        "examples": [
          "She received a letter from her son.",
          "I’ll receive my bachelor’s degree in the spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a radio or television receives signals, it changes them into sounds or pictures.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to welcome someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The president received Fulbright cordially."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "receiving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or be given something:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you receive my letter?",
          "receive something from someone I received a phone call from your mother.",
          "They received a visit from the police.",
          "She died after receiving a blow to the head.",
          "Members of Parliament received a 4.2 percent pay increase this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a radio or television) to change a signal into sounds and pictures",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to hear someone's voice when they are communicating with you by radio:",
        "examples": [
          "receive someone loud and clear I'm receiving you loud and clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team sports, to catch or control a ball that is thrown or kicked to you by another player in your team:",
        "examples": [
          "Henry received the ball towards the edge of the Arsenal area and volleyed it into the net.",
          "The forward received the ball on the right wing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as tennis, volleyball, or cricket, to have a ball thrown or hit towards you by an opposing player at the start of a period of play:",
        "examples": [
          "receive serve She is now standing closer to the baseline to receive serve.",
          "Batting for five hours, he received 254 balls and stroked 18 fours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally welcome a visitor or guest:",
        "examples": [
          "She stood by the door to receive her guests as they arrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet someone when they arrive somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "My friend offered to receive me at the railway station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react to something or someone in a particular way that shows how you feel about it, him, or her:",
        "examples": [
          "The speech was well/warmly/coldly, etc. received by the conference delegates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be made a member of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He was received into the church."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or starting from a short time ago:",
        "examples": [
          "Is that a recent photo?",
          "Have you been following recent political events?",
          "In recent times/years/months, etc. there has been an increase in the amount of violence on television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having happened or having been done a short time ago:",
        "examples": [
          "He sent me a copy of his most recent article.",
          "A recent study shows that most of the country-music audience is female."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not long ago, or at a time that started not long ago:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you seen any good films recently?",
          "Until very recently he worked as a teacher and he still shudders at the memories.",
          "Recently, I've been feeling a bit depressed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reception": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal party at which important people are welcomed:",
        "examples": [
          "The president gave a reception for the visiting heads of state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which people react to something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Her first book got a wonderful/warm/frosty reception from the critics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of welcoming someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The new hospital was ready for the reception of its first patients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place in a hotel or office building where people go when they first arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "Ask for me at reception.",
          "I signed in at the reception desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which mobile phone, radio, or television signals are strong and clear:",
        "examples": [
          "The phone reception is really bad out here in the woods.",
          "We live on top of a hill and so we get excellent radio reception.",
          "A new digital antenna might improve your reception."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first year of infant school:",
        "examples": [
          "a reception class/teacher"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which people react to something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposed jail has received a cool/lukewarm reception from local residents.",
          "American musicians found a warm reception in Europe in the 1960s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reception is also a formal party:",
        "examples": [
          "a cocktail/wedding reception"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which radio or television sounds and pictures are clear:",
        "examples": [
          "We get poor reception around here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place inside a hotel or office building where visitors go when they first arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's meet in reception.",
          "Posters will be on display in the reception area.",
          "Collect your welcome packs from the reception desk.",
          "We need more staff working on reception."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal party to welcome someone or to celebrate something:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor offered to host a reception for the delegates.",
          "The product will be launched at a champagne reception."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which people react to a new idea, product, or person:",
        "examples": [
          "a warm/cool reception",
          "The firm's expansion in Africa is expected to meet with a mixed reception.",
          "The latest marketing plan got a frosty reception from the Board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of sound and pictures on a radio, television, mobile phone, etc. when it is used in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "I won't be able to call you, as reception is really bad in rural areas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "receptionist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in a place such as a hotel, office, or hospital, who welcomes and helps visitors and answers the phone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in an office, store, or hotel, helping visitors or giving information",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in a hotel, office, etc., who answers the phone and helps guests or visitors when they arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "When you get here, the receptionist will direct you to my office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "receptive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "willing to listen to and accept new ideas and suggestions:",
        "examples": [
          "receptive to The government is not receptive to the idea of a Freedom of Information Act."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the ability to understand language, rather than produce it:",
        "examples": [
          "a test of receptive language"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a living organ that can receive and react to signals about changes, such as sound, light, touch, or temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "receptive field All retinal ganglion cells have a region called the receptive field, where light causes a change in the number of impulses.",
          "Sensorimotor systems are present at birth, and receptive to signals from the environment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a female animal or plant is receptive, it is ready to mate with (= have sex with or receive pollen from) a male:",
        "examples": [
          "receptive to Oestrus is the time when a female animal is fertile and receptive to the male.",
          "Female flowers are receptive to pollen within hours of the plant starting to bloom, but they don't stay receptive for long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person is receptive to medical treatment, the treatment is effective:",
        "examples": [
          "Patients who were receptive to the drug had a survival curve stretching beyond six years.",
          "At first, it appeared the tumour would be receptive to treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willing to listen to and accept new ideas and suggestions:",
        "examples": [
          "I think you’re more receptive to new ideas when you’re younger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "receptors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a nerve ending that reacts to a change, such as heat or cold, in the body by sending a message to the central nervous system",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a nerve ending that reacts to a change, such as heat or cold, in the body by sending a message to the central nervous system",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "recess": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of time in the year when the members of a parliament, court of law, or other government organization are not meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "The Supreme Court is in recess until October but could still consider the review request and respond at any time.",
          "During summer recesses the newspaper sent him travelling round the country"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in school, a period of time between classes when children do not study:",
        "examples": [
          "Recruiters work the playground during recess and invite students and families to evening information sessions.",
          "She never talked to teachers, never made friends, never played at recess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small area in a room that is formed by one part of a wall being set back further than other parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The room has a recess designed to hold bookshelves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a secret or hidden place:",
        "examples": [
          "Psychoanalysts aim to explore the deepest/innermost recesses of the mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time in which an organized activity such as study or work is temporarily stopped:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress returns from its August recess next week.",
          "After lunch, the kids have recess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a secret or hidden place:",
        "examples": [
          "He pointed his flashlight into the dark recesses of the cave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A recess is also an alcove.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "recesses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small space in a room, formed by one part of a wall being further back than the parts on each side:",
        "examples": [
          "We've put some bookshelves in the alcove."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small space in a room, formed by one part of a wall being farther back than the parts on each side",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "recession": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period when the economy of a country is not successful and conditions for business are bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The country is sliding into the depths of (a) recession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when the economy of a country is not doing well, industrial production and business activity are at a low level, and there are many people unemployed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The country is mired in recession.",
          "[ C ] The Japanese economy is experiencing its worst recession in 20 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period, usually at least six months, of low economic activity, when investments lose value, businesses fail, and unemployment rises:",
        "examples": [
          "The experts predicted recession in the coal industry.",
          "The retail sector is now in recession.",
          "a deep/shallow/mild depression",
          "enter/fall into/slide into (a) recession The economy has entered a deep recession.",
          "recover from/pull out of (a) recession The industry is recovering fast from what has proved to be a mild recession."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recharge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a battery recharges, it becomes filled with electricity so that it can work again and if you recharge a battery, you fill it with electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "He cursed himself for forgetting to recharge the batteries.",
          "The device can recharge throughout the day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rest and relax for a period of time so that you feel energetic again:",
        "examples": [
          "People use the spa to relax and recharge.",
          "Employees should be allowed to take breaks and do what is necessary to recharge.",
          "She took a trip to the South of France to recharge her batteries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give (a battery) the ability to supply electricity again by connecting it to a piece of electrical equipment and filling it with electricity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put more power into a piece of electrical equipment that uses a battery by connecting it to an electricity supply:",
        "examples": [
          "We use solar panels to recharge the battery.",
          "Where can I recharge my mobile?",
          "You can leave it to recharge overnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get new energy or to give new energy to something:",
        "examples": [
          "It's important to have regular breaks and to take time to recharge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rest so that you can get your energy back:",
        "examples": [
          "I get four weeks holiday a year to recharge my batteries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recharged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a battery recharges, it becomes filled with electricity so that it can work again and if you recharge a battery, you fill it with electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "He cursed himself for forgetting to recharge the batteries.",
          "The device can recharge throughout the day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rest and relax for a period of time so that you feel energetic again:",
        "examples": [
          "People use the spa to relax and recharge.",
          "Employees should be allowed to take breaks and do what is necessary to recharge.",
          "She took a trip to the South of France to recharge her batteries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recipe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of instructions telling you how to prepare and cook food, including a list of what food is needed for this:",
        "examples": [
          "For real South Asian food, just follow these recipes.",
          "Do you know a good recipe for wholemeal bread?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of instructions telling you how to prepare and cook a particular food, including a list of what foods are needed for this:",
        "examples": [
          "When I make pies, I don’t need to follow a recipe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recipes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of instructions telling you how to prepare and cook food, including a list of what food is needed for this:",
        "examples": [
          "For real South Asian food, just follow these recipes.",
          "Do you know a good recipe for wholemeal bread?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of instructions telling you how to prepare and cook a particular food, including a list of what foods are needed for this:",
        "examples": [
          "When I make pies, I don’t need to follow a recipe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recipient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who receives something:",
        "examples": [
          "Former Nobel Peace Prize recipients include Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama.",
          "He was a recipient of the Civilian Service Award."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who receives something:",
        "examples": [
          "Lund was the first female recipient of an artificial heart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that receives something, such as money, a prize, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a recipient of sth They are the country's biggest recipient of government funds.",
          "As a grant recipient, you are required to write an annual report.",
          "The recipient organization is responsible for monitoring expenditure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reciprocal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A reciprocal action or arrangement involves two people or groups of people who behave in the same way or agree to help each other and give each other advantages.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number that, when multiplied by another number, results in 1",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "operating for both, esp. equally or to a similar degree:",
        "examples": [
          "They share a truly reciprocal relationship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number that when multiplied by another number results in 1",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving two people or organizations who agree to help each other by behaving in the same way or by giving each other similar advantages:",
        "examples": [
          "a reciprocal arrangement/agreement/relationship",
          "We have agreed to exchange information about our two companies, but strictly on a reciprocal basis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recital": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a performance of music or poetry, usually given by one person or a small group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "I went to a violin recital today.",
          "He is giving a recital of Bach's sonatas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a detailed description of something or a list of things:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave us a long, boring recital of all her troubles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main details about a contract including who it involves and why they are making the contract, often given before the main text of a contract and starting with the word \"whereas\" :",
        "examples": [
          "The recitals and parts of the text imply that the directive can only apply to contracts for the supply of goods and services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a performance of music or dance, usually given by one person or a small group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "a piano recital"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recitals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a performance of music or poetry, usually given by one person or a small group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "I went to a violin recital today.",
          "He is giving a recital of Bach's sonatas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a detailed description of something or a list of things:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave us a long, boring recital of all her troubles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main details about a contract including who it involves and why they are making the contract, often given before the main text of a contract and starting with the word \"whereas\" :",
        "examples": [
          "The recitals and parts of the text imply that the directive can only apply to contracts for the supply of goods and services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a performance of music or dance, usually given by one person or a small group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "a piano recital"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recitation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "saying a piece of writing aloud from memory:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave a beautiful recitation of some poems by Blake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say a piece of writing aloud from memory, or to publicly say a list of things:",
        "examples": [
          "She proudly recited the Pledge of Allegiance.",
          "The opposition party recited a long list of the government's failings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say a piece of writing aloud from memory:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He was nervous about reciting in front of the class.",
          "[ T ] The children recite the Pledge of Allegiance every morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reciting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say a piece of writing aloud from memory, or to publicly say a list of things:",
        "examples": [
          "She proudly recited the Pledge of Allegiance.",
          "The opposition party recited a long list of the government's failings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reckless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "doing something dangerous and not worrying about the risks and the possible results:",
        "examples": [
          "He was found guilty of reckless driving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing a lack of care about risks or danger, and acting without thinking about the results of your actions:",
        "examples": [
          "These punks have a reckless disregard for the law.",
          "He pleaded innocent to reckless driving charges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "taking risks and not caring about the possible dangers:",
        "examples": [
          "They made increasingly reckless investments.",
          "reckless borrowing/lending/spending The government wants to crack down on decades of reckless lending by banks to unprofitable companies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recklessly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is dangerous and shows that you are not thinking about the risks and possible results of your behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "She spends her money recklessly.",
          "He was charged with speeding and driving recklessly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reckon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to think or believe:",
        "examples": [
          "I reckon it's going to rain.",
          "[ + (that) ] How much do you reckon (that) it's going to cost?",
          "\"Can you fix my car today?\" \"I reckon not/so (= probably not/probably).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or have the opinion that something is as stated:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't reckon much to (US of) their chances of winning (= I do not think they will win).",
          "She was widely reckoned (to be) the best actress of her generation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Angela quickly reckoned the amount on her fingers.",
          "The inflation rate is now reckoned to be 10 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an amount based on facts or on your expectations:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you reckon this watch has a little value?",
          "[ + that clause ] Brusca reckons that the value of all goods and services produced declined last quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or have the opinion that something is as stated:",
        "examples": [
          "She reckoned they were both equally responsible.",
          "She was widely reckoned to be the best actress of her generation.",
          "I reckon I better get goin’ now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Fees are reckoned in Euros but can be paid in any currency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a general idea about an amount or number:",
        "examples": [
          "The authors reckon that public sector debt is over 65% of GDP.",
          "sth is reckoned to be sth The market value is reckoned to be 10 million dollars.",
          "The deal is reckoned to be worth $14.4 billion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reckoned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think or believe:",
        "examples": [
          "I reckon it's going to rain.",
          "[ + (that) ] How much do you reckon (that) it's going to cost?",
          "\"Can you fix my car today?\" \"I reckon not/so (= probably not/probably).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or have the opinion that something is as stated:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't reckon much to (US of) their chances of winning (= I do not think they will win).",
          "She was widely reckoned (to be) the best actress of her generation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Angela quickly reckoned the amount on her fingers.",
          "The inflation rate is now reckoned to be 10 percent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reckoning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a calculation that you make:",
        "examples": [
          "By my reckoning, we should arrive in ten minutes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reckons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to think or believe:",
        "examples": [
          "I reckon it's going to rain.",
          "[ + (that) ] How much do you reckon (that) it's going to cost?",
          "\"Can you fix my car today?\" \"I reckon not/so (= probably not/probably).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or have the opinion that something is as stated:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't reckon much to (US of) their chances of winning (= I do not think they will win).",
          "She was widely reckoned (to be) the best actress of her generation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Angela quickly reckoned the amount on her fingers.",
          "The inflation rate is now reckoned to be 10 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an amount based on facts or on your expectations:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you reckon this watch has a little value?",
          "[ + that clause ] Brusca reckons that the value of all goods and services produced declined last quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or have the opinion that something is as stated:",
        "examples": [
          "She reckoned they were both equally responsible.",
          "She was widely reckoned to be the best actress of her generation.",
          "I reckon I better get goin’ now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate an amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Fees are reckoned in Euros but can be paid in any currency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a general idea about an amount or number:",
        "examples": [
          "The authors reckon that public sector debt is over 65% of GDP.",
          "sth is reckoned to be sth The market value is reckoned to be 10 million dollars.",
          "The deal is reckoned to be worth $14.4 billion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reclaim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take back something that was yours:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll be able to reclaim the tax on all equipment that you buy.",
          "I reclaimed my suitcase from the lost luggage office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make land, such as desert or areas covered by water, suitable for farming or building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat waste materials in order to get useful materials, such as glass or paper, that can be used again",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of collecting your bags after they have been taken off a plane at the end of a flight, or the area of an airport where you do this:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent an hour in baggage/luggage reclaim waiting for our suitcases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take back something that was yours:",
        "examples": [
          "Students whose averages drop can reclaim their scholarships if they raise their grades.",
          "The team reclaimed the lead and increased it to 13."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get back something that has been taken away from you, or money that you have already paid:",
        "examples": [
          "reclaim tax/expenses/a deposit",
          "You can reclaim the import tax on such goods.",
          "It was seen as an attempt by the former chairman to reclaim power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make land, such as desert or areas covered by water, suitable for farming or building on:",
        "examples": [
          "The law requires mining companies to reclaim and replant the land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get useful materials from waste:",
        "examples": [
          "There are new techniques for reclaiming water from human waste."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to lean or lie back with the upper part of your body in a nearly horizontal position:",
        "examples": [
          "She was reclining elegantly on the sofa.",
          "He reclined his head against/on my shoulder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you recline a chair, you change the position of its back so that it is in a leaning position.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lean or lie back with the upper part of your body in a nearly horizontal position, or to cause (something) to lean back:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Hacker was reclining leisurely in an office chair, his legs propped up on a desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a seat reclines, you can change the position of its back so that it is in a leaning position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The bus has air conditioning and seats that recline/reclining seats."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recliner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chair in which you can lean back at different angles",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reclusive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "living alone and avoiding going outside or talking to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a reclusive billionaire",
          "She became increasingly reclusive after the tragedy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recognise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to know someone or something because you have seen or heard him or her or experienced it before:",
        "examples": [
          "I hadn't seen her for 20 years, but I recognized her immediately.",
          "Do you recognize this song?",
          "Doctors are trained to recognize the symptoms of different diseases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that something is legal, true, or important:",
        "examples": [
          "The international community has refused to recognize (= officially accept the existence of) the newly independent nation state.",
          "[ + (that) ] He sadly recognized (that) he would die childless.",
          "You must recognize the seriousness of the problems we are facing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person's achievements are recognized, official approval is shown for them:",
        "examples": [
          "The Queen recognized his services to his country by awarding him an MBE."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know someone or something because you have seen or experienced that person or thing before:",
        "examples": [
          "I recognized my old high school teacher from the photograph.",
          "Doctors are trained to recognize the symptoms of different diseases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that something is true, important, or legal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We recognize the problems you’ve faced and sympathize with you.",
          "[ + that clause ] He recognized that it was unlikely he would ever see her again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To recognize is also to show public appreciation for the achievements of someone, or a person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] With this medal, we would like to recognize Lynn Jennings for excellence in women’s running."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know what something is because you have seen it before, or because you have heard or read about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Managers failed to recognize the symptoms as quickly as they should.",
          "More and more people are beginning to recognize our logo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that something is true or important:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to recognize the value of staff training and development.",
          "recognize that They failed to recognize that more investment was needed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to praise or reward someone for what they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "His contribution to the project is recognized in all the reports.",
          "recognize sb for sth The award was created to recognize photographers for outstanding work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept officially that a person or an organization has authority to do things, usually because they can achieve an acceptable standard:",
        "examples": [
          "recognize sth as sth The school has not yet been recognized as an official training centre.",
          "They refused to recognize the interim government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a machine recognizes something, it is able to read it electronically and get information:",
        "examples": [
          "The device recognises the bar code and records the price.",
          "He was the inventor of an early machine to recognize handwriting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate a number or amount in a particular way so that it can be included in a company's accounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The most common system is to recognize revenue when the invoice is issued.",
          "The school finance system fails to recognise the costs of meeting required standards.",
          "They are not required to recognize in their financial statements any short-term declines in the value of stock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recognised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something is recognized, it is generally accepted that that person or thing has a particular position or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Professor Jones is a recognized authority on ancient Egypt.",
          "Violence in schools is a recognized problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "officially accepted as being of a particular standard:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure that the qualification is from a recognized training provider."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "well known:",
        "examples": [
          "To be sure of quality, choose a recognized brand."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recognition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "agreement that something is true or legal:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a new country, hoping for diplomatic recognition from the international community.",
          "[ + that ] There's a growing recognition that this country can no longer afford to be a nuclear power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are given recognition, people show admiration and respect for your achievements:",
        "examples": [
          "Ella complained that the company never gave her any recognition for her work.",
          "He was presented with a gold watch in recognition of (= to show respect for) his years as club secretary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of knowing someone or something because you have seen or heard him or her or experienced it before:",
        "examples": [
          "When he returned to his home town after the war, he found it had changed out of all/beyond all recognition (= it had changed so much that he no longer recognized it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of knowing who a person is or what a thing is because of having seen or experienced that person or thing before:",
        "examples": [
          "Dole obviously had the greatest name recognition of all the Republican candidates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "public appreciation for a person’s or group’s achievements:",
        "examples": [
          "She gained recognition as an expert in energy conservation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Recognition also refers to the accepting of something as true:",
        "examples": [
          "Charges were dropped in recognition of the fact that there simply wasn’t enough evidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people know what something is when they see or hear it:",
        "examples": [
          "After thirty years of trading, the company name enjoys global recognition.",
          "We have poor brand recognition in the Asian market.",
          "Skype's dominance and name recognition can pose problems for competitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of praising or rewarding someone for something they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "We did all the work but they got all the recognition!",
          "They are to receive bonuses in recognition of their work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official agreement that an organization has authority to do things:",
        "examples": [
          "They have been trying for three years to get recognition for their union.",
          "The council runs a recognition scheme for private colleges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability of a machine to read something electronically and to get information from it:",
        "examples": [
          "text recognition software"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recognizable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easy to recognize:",
        "examples": [
          "The Eiffel Tower in Paris is an instantly recognizable landmark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "familiar because of having been seen or experienced before:",
        "examples": [
          "The cartoon character was instantly recognizable to millions of children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recognize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to know someone or something because you have seen or heard him or her or experienced it before:",
        "examples": [
          "I hadn't seen her for 20 years, but I recognized her immediately.",
          "Do you recognize this song?",
          "Doctors are trained to recognize the symptoms of different diseases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that something is legal, true, or important:",
        "examples": [
          "The international community has refused to recognize (= officially accept the existence of) the newly independent nation state.",
          "[ + (that) ] He sadly recognized (that) he would die childless.",
          "You must recognize the seriousness of the problems we are facing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person's achievements are recognized, official approval is shown for them:",
        "examples": [
          "The Queen recognized his services to his country by awarding him an MBE."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know someone or something because you have seen or experienced that person or thing before:",
        "examples": [
          "I recognized my old high school teacher from the photograph.",
          "Doctors are trained to recognize the symptoms of different diseases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that something is true, important, or legal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We recognize the problems you’ve faced and sympathize with you.",
          "[ + that clause ] He recognized that it was unlikely he would ever see her again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To recognize is also to show public appreciation for the achievements of someone, or a person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] With this medal, we would like to recognize Lynn Jennings for excellence in women’s running."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know what something is because you have seen it before, or because you have heard or read about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Managers failed to recognize the symptoms as quickly as they should.",
          "More and more people are beginning to recognize our logo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that something is true or important:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to recognize the value of staff training and development.",
          "recognize that They failed to recognize that more investment was needed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to praise or reward someone for what they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "His contribution to the project is recognized in all the reports.",
          "recognize sb for sth The award was created to recognize photographers for outstanding work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept officially that a person or an organization has authority to do things, usually because they can achieve an acceptable standard:",
        "examples": [
          "recognize sth as sth The school has not yet been recognized as an official training centre.",
          "They refused to recognize the interim government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a machine recognizes something, it is able to read it electronically and get information:",
        "examples": [
          "The device recognises the bar code and records the price.",
          "He was the inventor of an early machine to recognize handwriting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate a number or amount in a particular way so that it can be included in a company's accounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The most common system is to recognize revenue when the invoice is issued.",
          "The school finance system fails to recognise the costs of meeting required standards.",
          "They are not required to recognize in their financial statements any short-term declines in the value of stock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recognized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something is recognized, it is generally accepted that that person or thing has a particular position or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Professor Jones is a recognized authority on ancient Egypt.",
          "Violence in schools is a recognized problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "officially accepted as being of a particular standard:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure that the qualification is from a recognized training provider."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "well known:",
        "examples": [
          "To be sure of quality, choose a recognized brand."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recognizes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to know someone or something because you have seen or heard him or her or experienced it before:",
        "examples": [
          "I hadn't seen her for 20 years, but I recognized her immediately.",
          "Do you recognize this song?",
          "Doctors are trained to recognize the symptoms of different diseases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that something is legal, true, or important:",
        "examples": [
          "The international community has refused to recognize (= officially accept the existence of) the newly independent nation state.",
          "[ + (that) ] He sadly recognized (that) he would die childless.",
          "You must recognize the seriousness of the problems we are facing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person's achievements are recognized, official approval is shown for them:",
        "examples": [
          "The Queen recognized his services to his country by awarding him an MBE."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know someone or something because you have seen or experienced that person or thing before:",
        "examples": [
          "I recognized my old high school teacher from the photograph.",
          "Doctors are trained to recognize the symptoms of different diseases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that something is true, important, or legal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We recognize the problems you’ve faced and sympathize with you.",
          "[ + that clause ] He recognized that it was unlikely he would ever see her again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To recognize is also to show public appreciation for the achievements of someone, or a person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] With this medal, we would like to recognize Lynn Jennings for excellence in women’s running."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know what something is because you have seen it before, or because you have heard or read about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Managers failed to recognize the symptoms as quickly as they should.",
          "More and more people are beginning to recognize our logo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that something is true or important:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to recognize the value of staff training and development.",
          "recognize that They failed to recognize that more investment was needed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to praise or reward someone for what they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "His contribution to the project is recognized in all the reports.",
          "recognize sb for sth The award was created to recognize photographers for outstanding work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept officially that a person or an organization has authority to do things, usually because they can achieve an acceptable standard:",
        "examples": [
          "recognize sth as sth The school has not yet been recognized as an official training centre.",
          "They refused to recognize the interim government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a machine recognizes something, it is able to read it electronically and get information:",
        "examples": [
          "The device recognises the bar code and records the price.",
          "He was the inventor of an early machine to recognize handwriting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate a number or amount in a particular way so that it can be included in a company's accounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The most common system is to recognize revenue when the invoice is issued.",
          "The school finance system fails to recognise the costs of meeting required standards.",
          "They are not required to recognize in their financial statements any short-term declines in the value of stock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recognizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know someone or something because you have seen or heard him or her or experienced it before:",
        "examples": [
          "I hadn't seen her for 20 years, but I recognized her immediately.",
          "Do you recognize this song?",
          "Doctors are trained to recognize the symptoms of different diseases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that something is legal, true, or important:",
        "examples": [
          "The international community has refused to recognize (= officially accept the existence of) the newly independent nation state.",
          "[ + (that) ] He sadly recognized (that) he would die childless.",
          "You must recognize the seriousness of the problems we are facing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person's achievements are recognized, official approval is shown for them:",
        "examples": [
          "The Queen recognized his services to his country by awarding him an MBE."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recoil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move back because of fear or disgust (= dislike or disapproval):",
        "examples": [
          "He leaned forward to kiss her and she recoiled in horror.",
          "I recoiled from the smell and the filth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept an idea or principle, feeling strong dislike or disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "She wondered how it would be to touch him and recoiled at the thought."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sudden backward movement that a gun makes when it is fired",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sudden movement away from something esp. because of fear or disgust:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. Sun-worshipers might recoil in horror at the chilling winds and rough seas, but we loved the place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sudden, backward movement that a gun makes when it is fired",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "recollection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a memory of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I have many pleasant recollections of the time we spent together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to remember things:",
        "examples": [
          "His powers of recollection are extraordinary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a memory of something, or the ability to remember past events:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I have fond recollections of the times our families vacationed together in Vermont."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recommend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose, or to suggest that a particular action should be done:",
        "examples": [
          "I can recommend the chicken in mushroom sauce - it's delicious.",
          "She has been recommended for promotion.",
          "The headmistress agreed to recommend the teachers' proposals to the school governors.",
          "[ + (that) ] The doctor recommended (that) I get more exercise.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I recommend writing your feelings down on paper.",
          "The city has much/little to recommend it (= it has many/few pleasant qualities)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose, or to suggest that a particular action should be done:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you recommend a hotel in San Francisco?",
          "[ + that clause ] I recommend that you go on a diet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advise someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "recommend that sb do sth Most financial advisers recommend that you buy individual life insurance, at least as a supplement.",
          "We recommend changing your internet provider.",
          "The board will recommend the offer to shareholders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest that something is the best thing to choose:",
        "examples": [
          "They've recommended some software to help with the planning process.",
          "Can you recommend a good restaurant in this area?",
          "recommend sth to sb This is the package that we recommend to most clients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest that someone is the best person to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "I can recommend several candidates.",
          "recommend sb to sth This is the package that we recommend to most clients."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recommendation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a suggestion that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose or job:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought this computer on John's recommendation (= because John told me that it was good).",
          "I got the job on Sam's recommendation (= because she told her employers that I was suitable for the job)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "advice telling someone what the best thing to do is:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] The report makes the recommendation that no more prisons should be built."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose, or the act of making such a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I have to get five letters of recommendation to support my application to medical school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "advice about what is the best thing to have or do:",
        "examples": [
          "We accept the key recommendations of the report.",
          "The committee will investigate the matter and make a recommendation to the Board.",
          "We're pulling out on the recommendation of our accountants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or thing that has been suggested as the best choice:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a controversial recommendation for the post.",
          "These are my recommendations for the shortlist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recommendations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a suggestion that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose or job:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought this computer on John's recommendation (= because John told me that it was good).",
          "I got the job on Sam's recommendation (= because she told her employers that I was suitable for the job)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "advice telling someone what the best thing to do is:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] The report makes the recommendation that no more prisons should be built."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose, or the act of making such a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I have to get five letters of recommendation to support my application to medical school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "advice about what is the best thing to have or do:",
        "examples": [
          "We accept the key recommendations of the report.",
          "The committee will investigate the matter and make a recommendation to the Board.",
          "We're pulling out on the recommendation of our accountants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or thing that has been suggested as the best choice:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a controversial recommendation for the post.",
          "These are my recommendations for the shortlist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recommended": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suggested as being good or suitable for a particular job or purpose, or suggested as an action that should be done:",
        "examples": [
          "It is dangerous to take more than the recommended dose of this medicine.",
          "She is a highly recommended architect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suggested by experts:",
        "examples": [
          "recommended approach/guidelines/practice",
          "They failed to meet the recommended safety guidelines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having an excellent reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "This wine comes highly recommended."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recommending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose, or to suggest that a particular action should be done:",
        "examples": [
          "I can recommend the chicken in mushroom sauce - it's delicious.",
          "She has been recommended for promotion.",
          "The headmistress agreed to recommend the teachers' proposals to the school governors.",
          "[ + (that) ] The doctor recommended (that) I get more exercise.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I recommend writing your feelings down on paper.",
          "The city has much/little to recommend it (= it has many/few pleasant qualities)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recommends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose, or to suggest that a particular action should be done:",
        "examples": [
          "I can recommend the chicken in mushroom sauce - it's delicious.",
          "She has been recommended for promotion.",
          "The headmistress agreed to recommend the teachers' proposals to the school governors.",
          "[ + (that) ] The doctor recommended (that) I get more exercise.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I recommend writing your feelings down on paper.",
          "The city has much/little to recommend it (= it has many/few pleasant qualities)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose, or to suggest that a particular action should be done:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you recommend a hotel in San Francisco?",
          "[ + that clause ] I recommend that you go on a diet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advise someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "recommend that sb do sth Most financial advisers recommend that you buy individual life insurance, at least as a supplement.",
          "We recommend changing your internet provider.",
          "The board will recommend the offer to shareholders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest that something is the best thing to choose:",
        "examples": [
          "They've recommended some software to help with the planning process.",
          "Can you recommend a good restaurant in this area?",
          "recommend sth to sb This is the package that we recommend to most clients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest that someone is the best person to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "I can recommend several candidates.",
          "recommend sb to sth This is the package that we recommend to most clients."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recompense": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a present given to someone to thank them for helping you, or payment given to someone because of slight problems or because of the loss of or damage to their property:",
        "examples": [
          "I received £500 from my neighbour in recompense for the damage to my wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone as a payment or reward for their efforts or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "The court awarded the women $100,000 each to recompense them for nine years of lost wages.",
          "The company says it has no legal or moral responsibility to assist in recompensing customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "payment given to someone for an injury suffered, or for the loss of or damage to property:",
        "examples": [
          "The government seized the land without recompense to the owners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you pay to someone for work that they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "They receive appropriate recompense for any overtime worked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you pay to someone because you have caused them to have a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "recompense for sth Some form of recompense for this breach of contract is now due.",
          "He demanded a financial recompense for his loss of earnings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone for work they have done, or harm you have caused them:",
        "examples": [
          "recompense sb for sth The court ordered that they recompense customers for the damage caused by the delay."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reconcile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to find a way in which two situations or beliefs that are opposed to each other can agree and exist together:",
        "examples": [
          "It is sometimes difficult to reconcile science and religion.",
          "It's difficult to reconcile such different points of view.",
          "How can you reconcile your fur coat and/with your love of animals?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When two people are reconciled, they become friendly again after they have argued:",
        "examples": [
          "be reconciled with They were finally reconciled with each other, after not speaking for nearly five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to adjust the way you think about a fact or situation that is opposed to another fact or situation so that you can accept both:",
        "examples": [
          "How do we reconcile the seemingly contradictory notions of cutting taxes and balancing the budget?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people are reconciled, they become friendly again after having argued so seriously that they kept apart:",
        "examples": [
          "After two years of not speaking to one another, the two brothers were finally reconciled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To reconcile yourself to a situation is to accept it even if it is unpleasant or painful, because it cannot be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "He has reconciled himself to the loss of the election and is moving on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compare different financial accounts, amounts, etc. in order to check that they add up to the same total or to explain any differences between them:",
        "examples": [
          "They've got all the paperwork and they're now trying to reconcile the various figures.",
          "reconcile sth with sth We need to reconcile all transactions with the bank statements and cancelled cheques.",
          "I just couldn't get the numbers to reconcile."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reconciled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find a way in which two situations or beliefs that are opposed to each other can agree and exist together:",
        "examples": [
          "It is sometimes difficult to reconcile science and religion.",
          "It's difficult to reconcile such different points of view.",
          "How can you reconcile your fur coat and/with your love of animals?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When two people are reconciled, they become friendly again after they have argued:",
        "examples": [
          "be reconciled with They were finally reconciled with each other, after not speaking for nearly five years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reconciliation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which two people or groups of people become friendly again after they have argued:",
        "examples": [
          "It took hours of negotiations to bring about a reconciliation between the two sides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of making two opposite beliefs, ideas, or situations agree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of making two people or groups of people friendly again after they have argued seriously or fought and kept apart from each other, or a situation in which this happens",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of comparing different financial accounts, amounts, etc. in order to check that they add up to the same total or to explain any differences between them:",
        "examples": [
          "We haven't done a reconciliation yet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reconditioning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repair a machine or piece of equipment and return it to a good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The shop sells reconditioned vacuum cleaners."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reconfirm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to prove that a belief or an opinion is true:",
        "examples": [
          "The failure of the book reconfirmed for publishers what they always knew.",
          "The team's attitude has reconfirmed my belief that it is the best crew I have ever worked with."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state an intention or wish very clearly, for the second time or more:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has reconfirmed its commitment to increase foreign investment.",
          "The manager yesterday reconfirmed his desire to keep the player at the club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by phone or writing, for the second time or more:",
        "examples": [
          "Please reconfirm your visa requirements with your travel agent.",
          "Allow extra time at the airport and reconfirm repeatedly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reconnaissance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of getting information about enemy forces or positions by sending out small groups of soldiers or by using aircraft, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Aerial reconnaissance of the enemy position showed they were ready to attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of obtaining information about enemy forces or positions by sending out small groups of soldiers or by using aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "Aerial reconnaissance showed the location of the enemy’s tanks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reconsider": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to think again about a decision or opinion and decide if you want to change it:",
        "examples": [
          "He begged her to reconsider but she would not.",
          "We have reconsidered your proposals and we have decided to go ahead with the deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think again about (a decision or opinion) and decide whether you want to change it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He begged her to reconsider."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about changing a decision or a plan:",
        "examples": [
          "I would urge them to reconsider the decision.",
          "He has rejected our proposals, but we are asking him to reconsider.",
          "The organization will reconsider its position in the light of new developments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reconsidered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think again about a decision or opinion and decide if you want to change it:",
        "examples": [
          "He begged her to reconsider but she would not.",
          "We have reconsidered your proposals and we have decided to go ahead with the deal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reconsidering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think again about a decision or opinion and decide if you want to change it:",
        "examples": [
          "He begged her to reconsider but she would not.",
          "We have reconsidered your proposals and we have decided to go ahead with the deal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reconstruct": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to build or create again something that has been damaged or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The post-war government had the enormous task of reconstructing the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a system or organization completely, so that it works more effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "They were given the task of reconstructing the city's public transport system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you reconstruct something that has happened in the past, you combine a lot of information in order to get a complete description of what happened:",
        "examples": [
          "The police tried to reconstruct the crime using the statements of witnesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build or create again something that has been damaged or destroyed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you reconstruct something that happened in the past, you combine a lot of details to try to get a clear idea of what happened:",
        "examples": [
          "Detectives tried to reconstruct the crime by comparing all the statements of the eyewitnesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "This was a failed attempt to reconstruct their business operations.",
          "They plan to use income from tourism to reconstruct the economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reconstructing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build or create again something that has been damaged or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The post-war government had the enormous task of reconstructing the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a system or organization completely, so that it works more effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "They were given the task of reconstructing the city's public transport system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you reconstruct something that has happened in the past, you combine a lot of information in order to get a complete description of what happened:",
        "examples": [
          "The police tried to reconstruct the crime using the statements of witnesses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reconstruction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of building or creating something again that has been damaged or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Post-war economic reconstruction in the country must begin with the resumption of agricultural production."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to get a complete description of an event using the information available, or an attempt to repeat what happened during the event:",
        "examples": [
          "A dramatized reconstruction of the robbery was shown on television to try to make people remember information that would help the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period after the US Civil War from 1863 to 1877 when the southern states were brought back into the nation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work of building something again after it has been damaged or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "They were involved in humanitarian aid and reconstruction projects after the earthquake.",
          "They use the profits for reconstruction and development work in Africa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of changes made to the basic structure of a business or economy, especially after it has had problems:",
        "examples": [
          "The Opera will have to undergo major reconstruction and many people will lose their jobs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reconstructive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Reconstructive medical treatment involves changing the shape of part of a person's body, either because it has been badly damaged or to improve someone's appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "After the accident, he underwent reconstructive surgery to rebuild his face."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reconvene": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to come together again or to bring a group of people together again for a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "The board will reconvene at 10 a.m. tomorrow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "record": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to store sounds or moving pictures using electronic equipment so that they can be heard or seen later:",
        "examples": [
          "Cliff Richard has recorded more number one hit songs than any other British pop star.",
          "We recorded their wedding on video.",
          "I tried to call her, but all I got was a recorded message saying that she was away for the weekend.",
          "Was the concert live or was it recorded (= made before being broadcast)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep information for the future, by writing it down or storing it on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "She records everything that happens to her in her diary.",
          "Unemployment is likely to reach the highest total that has ever been recorded.",
          "[ + that ] In his journal, Captain Scott recorded that he and his companions were weakened by lack of food.",
          "The coroner recorded (= decided) a verdict of accidental death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a device records a measurement, it shows that measurement:",
        "examples": [
          "The thermometer recorded a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information or a description of an event that is written on paper or stored on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "The weather centre keeps a record of the weather.",
          "This summer has been the hottest on record (= the hottest summer known about)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information about someone or something that is stored by the police or by a doctor:",
        "examples": [
          "A person's medical records are confidential.",
          "He is well known to the police and has a long criminal record (= a list kept by the police of his previous crimes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the facts that are known about a person or a company and the actions they have done in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "I won't fly with an airline that has a bad safety record (= whose aircraft have often had accidents)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you say before you tell someone something important that you want them to remember:",
        "examples": [
          "And, just for the record, we were never any more than good friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat plastic disc on which music is recorded:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like to listen to some records?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a song or music that has been recorded and is available for the public to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "The Beatles' first hit record was \"Love Me Do\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best or fastest ever done:",
        "examples": [
          "He ran the 100 metres in 9.79 seconds and broke/smashed the world record.",
          "She set/established a new European record in the high jump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a higher level than ever achieved before:",
        "examples": [
          "The long hot summer has led to a record harvest this year.",
          "Inflation has reached record levels.",
          "We finished the work in record time (= faster than had ever been done before)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep information for the future by writing it down or storing it on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "She carefully recorded the events of the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To record is also to use a device to measure an amount, rate of speed, etc. and show it:",
        "examples": [
          "Wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour were recorded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put sounds or pictures onto magnetic tape or a computer using electronic equipment so that they can be heard or seen later:",
        "examples": [
          "The Beatles recorded many terrific albums over the years.",
          "When I tried to phone her, all I got was a recorded message."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best or fastest ever done:",
        "examples": [
          "She set a new world record in the high jump.",
          "Sales this season broke/shattered the record (= were better than ever before)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, plastic disk on which music is recorded",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information or a description of an event that is written on paper or stored in a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Did anyone make a record of what the president said at that meeting?",
          "[ C ] All medical records are kept confidential.",
          "[ C ] She has a long criminal record (= there is official information about many crimes she has done).",
          "[ U ] This summer has been the hottest on record (= the hottest summer known about)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person’s or organization’s record is the actions that have been done in the past, and esp. how well or badly those actions have gone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] During his twenty years as a football coach, he compiled an outstanding record."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a higher level than ever achieved before:",
        "examples": [
          "Farmers in the Midwest are reporting a record harvest this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of written information about something that is kept so that people can refer to it later:",
        "examples": [
          "The records show that the company employed a staff of 300 in the 1990s.",
          "Keep a record of all transactions.",
          "It's important to maintain up-to-date financial records.",
          "company/financial/personnel records",
          "computer/electronic records"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an achievement that is better than anything that has happened before:",
        "examples": [
          "set/hold/break a record Sales this year have broken all records.",
          "Hotel bookings are at a pace to set a new record this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the previous behaviour and achievements of a person or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "When it comes to dealing with shareholders, his record is impressive.",
          "have a good/poor/excellent record on sth They have a very poor record on HR issues.",
          "record as sth She defended her record as union chief during a lengthy interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be officially written down and available to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "His views on the proposed merger are a matter of public record."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or write something officially so that it can be known by everyone:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm on record as saying that I support the new policy.",
          "The chair went on record to say that the committee opposed the proposal.",
          "My objections to the scheme are on record."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you want something to be written down exactly, or if you want to correct something that someone has said:",
        "examples": [
          "For the record, I can categorically state that I was unaware of these developments.",
          "Just for the record, my title is Dr. not Ms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that what is being said is unofficial and should not be written down or told to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He insisted that parts of his interview be off the record.",
          "Speaking off the record, she admitted that she had doubts about the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written down in an official record:",
        "examples": [
          "Next spring's welfare benefit increases will be some of the smallest on record."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make sure that something is officially written down so that people will know what has been said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "I would like to put on record my disagreement with the conclusions of the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a higher level than ever achieved before:",
        "examples": [
          "Inflation has reached record levels.",
          "The tax will hit a record number of taxpayers next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write down information about something so that people can refer to it later:",
        "examples": [
          "Participants were asked to record their activities in a weekly diary.",
          "It is advisable to record all details of changes to the job description."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience or show a profit or loss, or a rise or fall in value:",
        "examples": [
          "record a loss/gain/profit The firm recorded pre-tax profits of over $10 million.",
          "We may be forced to record a loss this year.",
          "Overnight the Dow Jones Industrial Average recorded its biggest one-day jump since early February."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recorded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store sounds or moving pictures using electronic equipment so that they can be heard or seen later:",
        "examples": [
          "Cliff Richard has recorded more number one hit songs than any other British pop star.",
          "We recorded their wedding on video.",
          "I tried to call her, but all I got was a recorded message saying that she was away for the weekend.",
          "Was the concert live or was it recorded (= made before being broadcast)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep information for the future, by writing it down or storing it on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "She records everything that happens to her in her diary.",
          "Unemployment is likely to reach the highest total that has ever been recorded.",
          "[ + that ] In his journal, Captain Scott recorded that he and his companions were weakened by lack of food.",
          "The coroner recorded (= decided) a verdict of accidental death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a device records a measurement, it shows that measurement:",
        "examples": [
          "The thermometer recorded a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recorder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument consisting of a wooden or plastic tube that you blow down while covering holes with your fingers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judge",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument consisting of a wooden tube with holes along its length that are covered by the fingers to vary the notes and played by blowing into one end, or this type of instrument generally",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "recorders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument consisting of a wooden or plastic tube that you blow down while covering holes with your fingers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a judge",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument consisting of a wooden tube with holes along its length that are covered by the fingers to vary the notes and played by blowing into one end, or this type of instrument generally",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "recording": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "speech, music, or moving pictures that have been recorded to be listened to or watched later:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought a recording of Maria Callas singing Verdi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or business of storing sounds or moving pictures using electronic equipment so that they can be heard or seen later:",
        "examples": [
          "a recording studio"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of sounds or pictures on a disk or tape that can be heard or seen when played in a machine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "recordings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "speech, music, or moving pictures that have been recorded to be listened to or watched later:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought a recording of Maria Callas singing Verdi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or business of storing sounds or moving pictures using electronic equipment so that they can be heard or seen later:",
        "examples": [
          "a recording studio"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of sounds or pictures on a disk or tape that can be heard or seen when played in a machine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "records": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to store sounds or moving pictures using electronic equipment so that they can be heard or seen later:",
        "examples": [
          "Cliff Richard has recorded more number one hit songs than any other British pop star.",
          "We recorded their wedding on video.",
          "I tried to call her, but all I got was a recorded message saying that she was away for the weekend.",
          "Was the concert live or was it recorded (= made before being broadcast)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep information for the future, by writing it down or storing it on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "She records everything that happens to her in her diary.",
          "Unemployment is likely to reach the highest total that has ever been recorded.",
          "[ + that ] In his journal, Captain Scott recorded that he and his companions were weakened by lack of food.",
          "The coroner recorded (= decided) a verdict of accidental death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a device records a measurement, it shows that measurement:",
        "examples": [
          "The thermometer recorded a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information or a description of an event that is written on paper or stored on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "The weather centre keeps a record of the weather.",
          "This summer has been the hottest on record (= the hottest summer known about)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information about someone or something that is stored by the police or by a doctor:",
        "examples": [
          "A person's medical records are confidential.",
          "He is well known to the police and has a long criminal record (= a list kept by the police of his previous crimes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the facts that are known about a person or a company and the actions they have done in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "I won't fly with an airline that has a bad safety record (= whose aircraft have often had accidents)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you say before you tell someone something important that you want them to remember:",
        "examples": [
          "And, just for the record, we were never any more than good friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat plastic disc on which music is recorded:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like to listen to some records?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a song or music that has been recorded and is available for the public to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "The Beatles' first hit record was \"Love Me Do\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best or fastest ever done:",
        "examples": [
          "He ran the 100 metres in 9.79 seconds and broke/smashed the world record.",
          "She set/established a new European record in the high jump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a higher level than ever achieved before:",
        "examples": [
          "The long hot summer has led to a record harvest this year.",
          "Inflation has reached record levels.",
          "We finished the work in record time (= faster than had ever been done before)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep information for the future by writing it down or storing it on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "She carefully recorded the events of the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To record is also to use a device to measure an amount, rate of speed, etc. and show it:",
        "examples": [
          "Wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour were recorded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put sounds or pictures onto magnetic tape or a computer using electronic equipment so that they can be heard or seen later:",
        "examples": [
          "The Beatles recorded many terrific albums over the years.",
          "When I tried to phone her, all I got was a recorded message."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best or fastest ever done:",
        "examples": [
          "She set a new world record in the high jump.",
          "Sales this season broke/shattered the record (= were better than ever before)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, plastic disk on which music is recorded",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information or a description of an event that is written on paper or stored in a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Did anyone make a record of what the president said at that meeting?",
          "[ C ] All medical records are kept confidential.",
          "[ C ] She has a long criminal record (= there is official information about many crimes she has done).",
          "[ U ] This summer has been the hottest on record (= the hottest summer known about)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person’s or organization’s record is the actions that have been done in the past, and esp. how well or badly those actions have gone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] During his twenty years as a football coach, he compiled an outstanding record."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a higher level than ever achieved before:",
        "examples": [
          "Farmers in the Midwest are reporting a record harvest this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of written information about something that is kept so that people can refer to it later:",
        "examples": [
          "The records show that the company employed a staff of 300 in the 1990s.",
          "Keep a record of all transactions.",
          "It's important to maintain up-to-date financial records.",
          "company/financial/personnel records",
          "computer/electronic records"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an achievement that is better than anything that has happened before:",
        "examples": [
          "set/hold/break a record Sales this year have broken all records.",
          "Hotel bookings are at a pace to set a new record this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the previous behaviour and achievements of a person or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "When it comes to dealing with shareholders, his record is impressive.",
          "have a good/poor/excellent record on sth They have a very poor record on HR issues.",
          "record as sth She defended her record as union chief during a lengthy interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be officially written down and available to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "His views on the proposed merger are a matter of public record."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or write something officially so that it can be known by everyone:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm on record as saying that I support the new policy.",
          "The chair went on record to say that the committee opposed the proposal.",
          "My objections to the scheme are on record."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you want something to be written down exactly, or if you want to correct something that someone has said:",
        "examples": [
          "For the record, I can categorically state that I was unaware of these developments.",
          "Just for the record, my title is Dr. not Ms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that what is being said is unofficial and should not be written down or told to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He insisted that parts of his interview be off the record.",
          "Speaking off the record, she admitted that she had doubts about the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written down in an official record:",
        "examples": [
          "Next spring's welfare benefit increases will be some of the smallest on record."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make sure that something is officially written down so that people will know what has been said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "I would like to put on record my disagreement with the conclusions of the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a higher level than ever achieved before:",
        "examples": [
          "Inflation has reached record levels.",
          "The tax will hit a record number of taxpayers next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write down information about something so that people can refer to it later:",
        "examples": [
          "Participants were asked to record their activities in a weekly diary.",
          "It is advisable to record all details of changes to the job description."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience or show a profit or loss, or a rise or fall in value:",
        "examples": [
          "record a loss/gain/profit The firm recorded pre-tax profits of over $10 million.",
          "We may be forced to record a loss this year.",
          "Overnight the Dow Jones Industrial Average recorded its biggest one-day jump since early February."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recount": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to describe how something happened, or to tell a story:",
        "examples": [
          "He recounted his adventures since he had left home.",
          "[ + question word ] He was fond of recounting how he had played professional football when he was 19."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to count something again",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "another count, especially of the number of votes in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "to demand a recount"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe the particular events of an experience, or to tell a story:",
        "examples": [
          "She recounted some of her experiences working as a nurse in a hospital emergency room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a second or another count, esp. of the number of votes in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "The final vote was so close that they demanded a recount."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recounted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe how something happened, or to tell a story:",
        "examples": [
          "He recounted his adventures since he had left home.",
          "[ + question word ] He was fond of recounting how he had played professional football when he was 19."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to count something again",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "recoup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get back money that you have spent or lost:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes a while to recoup the initial costs of starting up a business.",
          "The gambler recouped his losses in the next game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get back money that has been spent or lost:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes a while to recoup your initial costs when you begin a new business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get back money that you have lost, spent, or invested:",
        "examples": [
          "A leading US investment bank may be able to recoup $425 million after an American court last week threw out the class-action lawsuit against it.",
          "recoup costs/losses/profits Insurance companies recoup their costs by charging higher premiums to employers that offer health insurance.",
          "recoup money/loans/investments If the location of your property is right, you should recoup your investment and more."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recourse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using something or someone as a way of getting help, especially in a difficult or dangerous situation:",
        "examples": [
          "It is hoped that the dispute will be settled without recourse to litigation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of dealing with a difficult or unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "If the company won’t pay me, the only recourse left to me is to sue them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "help, usually in the form of an official system or process, for someone in a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a recourse for sb The Ombudsman is a recourse for homeowners who feel let down by their estate agent.",
          "At present, older workers have no legal recourse if they think they have suffered age discrimination.",
          "have recourse to sth Not everyone has recourse to expensive professional advice.",
          "sb's (only) recourse is to do sth Their only recourse is to file for an appeal before an administrative law judge.",
          "without/with no recourse to We should be able to resolve these types of disputes without recourse to a public inquiry.",
          "provide/seek recourse The Patients' Bill of Rights provides recourse for patients wishing to sue for damages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal right of a lender to take assets belonging to the borrower in addition to the asset used to guarantee the loan, if the loan is not repaid:",
        "examples": [
          "In a loan sale, a bank makes a loan and then sells the loan, without recourse, to a third party.",
          "a recourse agreement/loan/debt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal right to demand payment from someone who has signed a cheque or bill of exchange if the money is not paid on the agreed date:",
        "examples": [
          "The holder of the bill of exchange uses his or her right of recourse and submits the bill of exchange to someone connected with it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become completely well again after an illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "recover from/after It took her a long time to recover from/after her heart operation.",
          "recover from He never really recovered from the shock of his wife dying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become successful or normal again after being damaged or having problems:",
        "examples": [
          "recover after It took a long time for the economy to recover after the slump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get back something lost or spent:",
        "examples": [
          "She went into a coma and died without recovering consciousness.",
          "recover yourself She was astonished to see me, but she soon recovered her composure/herself (= soon gave the appearance of being calm).",
          "Police only recover a very small percentage of stolen goods.",
          "recover cost The initial outlay of setting up a company is considerable and it takes a while to recover those costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as American football, to pick up and hold a ball that is not being controlled by either team:",
        "examples": [
          "The running back fumbled the ball and the defensive back was able to recover it.",
          "The receiver dropped the punt and it was recovered in the end zone for a touchdown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get better after an illness or a period of difficulty or trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] It took her a while to recover after the operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To recover something is to find or get back the use of something lost or taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The police recovered her handbag, but her wallet was gone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve after a difficult period or after falling in value:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumer confidence has been slow to recover in the aftermath of the credit crunch.",
          "Profits are expected to recover in the current financial year.",
          "Over the past week shares have recovered considerably.",
          "Thanks in part to emergency loans, the industry recovered surprisingly quickly.",
          "recover from With the country's economy recovering from its deepest recession for 50 years, company earnings are expected to be higher than a year ago.",
          "recover to 12%/70c etc. Since their 52p low in autumn of last year, shares have recovered to 687p."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get back money you have spent, invested, or lost:",
        "examples": [
          "Airlines are imposing higher surcharges in an attempt to recover a percentage of the increase in fuel prices.",
          "recover debts/investments/funds Cautious investors are likely to stay out of the market until they have recovered their initial investment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get money from a person or company that has caused you loss or damage by order of a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "recover costs/damages/money Current legislation does not permit an employee to recover damages for a hostile working environment.",
          "Harrington led the lawsuit to recover losses from the bonds issued by the fraudulent corporation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something back that was lost or almost destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "New Orleans has recovered much of its economic base, and sales tax revenues are approaching normal.",
          "We had to bring in a computer expert to help us recover the data from the hard drive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get natural resources such as oil or gas from under the ground or sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Technological advances are helping companies recover more of the oil and gas they find."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recovered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become completely well again after an illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "recover from/after It took her a long time to recover from/after her heart operation.",
          "recover from He never really recovered from the shock of his wife dying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become successful or normal again after being damaged or having problems:",
        "examples": [
          "recover after It took a long time for the economy to recover after the slump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get back something lost or spent:",
        "examples": [
          "She went into a coma and died without recovering consciousness.",
          "recover yourself She was astonished to see me, but she soon recovered her composure/herself (= soon gave the appearance of being calm).",
          "Police only recover a very small percentage of stolen goods.",
          "recover cost The initial outlay of setting up a company is considerable and it takes a while to recover those costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as American football, to pick up and hold a ball that is not being controlled by either team:",
        "examples": [
          "The running back fumbled the ball and the defensive back was able to recover it.",
          "The receiver dropped the punt and it was recovered in the end zone for a touchdown."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recovering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become completely well again after an illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "recover from/after It took her a long time to recover from/after her heart operation.",
          "recover from He never really recovered from the shock of his wife dying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become successful or normal again after being damaged or having problems:",
        "examples": [
          "recover after It took a long time for the economy to recover after the slump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get back something lost or spent:",
        "examples": [
          "She went into a coma and died without recovering consciousness.",
          "recover yourself She was astonished to see me, but she soon recovered her composure/herself (= soon gave the appearance of being calm).",
          "Police only recover a very small percentage of stolen goods.",
          "recover cost The initial outlay of setting up a company is considerable and it takes a while to recover those costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as American football, to pick up and hold a ball that is not being controlled by either team:",
        "examples": [
          "The running back fumbled the ball and the defensive back was able to recover it.",
          "The receiver dropped the punt and it was recovered in the end zone for a touchdown."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recovers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become completely well again after an illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "recover from/after It took her a long time to recover from/after her heart operation.",
          "recover from He never really recovered from the shock of his wife dying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become successful or normal again after being damaged or having problems:",
        "examples": [
          "recover after It took a long time for the economy to recover after the slump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get back something lost or spent:",
        "examples": [
          "She went into a coma and died without recovering consciousness.",
          "recover yourself She was astonished to see me, but she soon recovered her composure/herself (= soon gave the appearance of being calm).",
          "Police only recover a very small percentage of stolen goods.",
          "recover cost The initial outlay of setting up a company is considerable and it takes a while to recover those costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as American football, to pick up and hold a ball that is not being controlled by either team:",
        "examples": [
          "The running back fumbled the ball and the defensive back was able to recover it.",
          "The receiver dropped the punt and it was recovered in the end zone for a touchdown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get better after an illness or a period of difficulty or trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] It took her a while to recover after the operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To recover something is to find or get back the use of something lost or taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The police recovered her handbag, but her wallet was gone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve after a difficult period or after falling in value:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumer confidence has been slow to recover in the aftermath of the credit crunch.",
          "Profits are expected to recover in the current financial year.",
          "Over the past week shares have recovered considerably.",
          "Thanks in part to emergency loans, the industry recovered surprisingly quickly.",
          "recover from With the country's economy recovering from its deepest recession for 50 years, company earnings are expected to be higher than a year ago.",
          "recover to 12%/70c etc. Since their 52p low in autumn of last year, shares have recovered to 687p."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get back money you have spent, invested, or lost:",
        "examples": [
          "Airlines are imposing higher surcharges in an attempt to recover a percentage of the increase in fuel prices.",
          "recover debts/investments/funds Cautious investors are likely to stay out of the market until they have recovered their initial investment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get money from a person or company that has caused you loss or damage by order of a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "recover costs/damages/money Current legislation does not permit an employee to recover damages for a hostile working environment.",
          "Harrington led the lawsuit to recover losses from the bonds issued by the fraudulent corporation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something back that was lost or almost destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "New Orleans has recovered much of its economic base, and sales tax revenues are approaching normal.",
          "We had to bring in a computer expert to help us recover the data from the hard drive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get natural resources such as oil or gas from under the ground or sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Technological advances are helping companies recover more of the oil and gas they find."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recovery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of becoming well again after an illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "make a recovery from Mira made a full recovery from the operation.",
          "We're sorry to hear you're ill, and wish you a speedy recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of becoming successful or normal again after problems:",
        "examples": [
          "sign of recovery At last the economy is showing signs of recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of getting something back:",
        "examples": [
          "recovery of The police arranged the recovery of the body from the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of allowing your body to recover (= return to normal) after doing strong exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "Do as many exercises as you can in 40 seconds, followed by 40 seconds of aerobic recovery.",
          "Make sure you have enough recovery time between vigorous bouts of exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of getting better; improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The economy is showing signs of recovery.",
          "[ U ] The story deals with the recovery of (= getting back) stolen jewelry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in which a situation improves after a difficult period, or in which prices increase after falling in value:",
        "examples": [
          "Improvement in trade has been driven by the lower cost of borrowing and the recovery of the manufacturing sector.",
          "Construction activity in Europe is now showing signs of recovery.",
          "The newly elected CEO has pledged to put the company back on the road to recovery after the corporate scandal late last year.",
          "economic/global/stock market recovery",
          "a solid/strong/slow recovery",
          "recovery plans/programs/efforts",
          "(a) recovery from sth Wall Street's recovery from a poor start helped the London market restrict its loss to 10.7 points, with the FTSE 100 index finishing at 3669.7.",
          "The recovery in equity markets partly explains the fact that the firm's shares have more than doubled.",
          "make/stage a recovery Property has staged a recovery this year.",
          "a recovery begins/continues/progresses We believe it will be some time before a recovery begins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of getting money from a person or company that has caused you loss or damage by order of a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the claimants are seeking recovery of monetary damages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of getting something back that was lost or almost destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Improvement was due mainly to continued recovery of market share in the drinks sector."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of getting natural resources such as oil or gas from under the ground or sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Plans to pipe greenhouse gases off to the North Sea could be used to increase oil recovery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recreate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something exist or happen again:",
        "examples": [
          "They plan to recreate a typical English village in Japan.",
          "Their work involves restoring and recreating wildlife habitats all across the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enjoy yourself doing activities when you are not working:",
        "examples": [
          "For people who recreate in the outdoors, the environment is an important issue.",
          "Never swim or recreate in areas where you see sick-looking fish."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recreated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something exist or happen again:",
        "examples": [
          "They plan to recreate a typical English village in Japan.",
          "Their work involves restoring and recreating wildlife habitats all across the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enjoy yourself doing activities when you are not working:",
        "examples": [
          "For people who recreate in the outdoors, the environment is an important issue.",
          "Never swim or recreate in areas where you see sick-looking fish."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recreating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something exist or happen again:",
        "examples": [
          "They plan to recreate a typical English village in Japan.",
          "Their work involves restoring and recreating wildlife habitats all across the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enjoy yourself doing activities when you are not working:",
        "examples": [
          "For people who recreate in the outdoors, the environment is an important issue.",
          "Never swim or recreate in areas where you see sick-looking fish."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recreation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a way of) enjoying yourself when you are not working:",
        "examples": [
          "His favourite recreations are golf and playing Scrabble.",
          "Emma's only form of recreation seems to be shopping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making something exist or happen again:",
        "examples": [
          "a recreation of one of the most famous events in history",
          "The evening will be devoted to stand-up comedy, not the re-creation of classic skits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has been made or done to be the same as something that happened or existed in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "From this opening tune, it was clear that hers would not be a historically obsessed re-creation.",
          "The rest of the collection is arranged in a horseshoe around a re-creation of a drive-in movie theatre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something done for pleasure or to relax, or such activities generally:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Sarah’s favorite recreation is shopping for antiques."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recreational": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with ways of enjoying yourself when you are not working:",
        "examples": [
          "recreational activities/facilities/interests",
          "Recreational fishing is allowed on the river."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recruit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone to work for a company or become a new member of an organization, especially the army:",
        "examples": [
          "Charities such as Oxfam are always trying to recruit volunteers to help in their work.",
          "Even young boys are now being recruited into the army.",
          "Having slimmed to around 1,400 staff, the company is now recruiting again.",
          "an army recruiting centre/officer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new member of an organization, especially the army:",
        "examples": [
          "Raw recruits (= completely new soldiers) were trained for six months and then sent to the war front."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone to become a new member of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach spends a lot of time recruiting the top high school athletes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new member of an organization, esp. a military organization",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to employ new people to work for a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Our primary objective is to recruit, keep, and deploy good people.",
          "recruit staff/workers/employees The loan will be used for start-up costs to recruit workers and provide ongoing operating expenses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find new people to take part in an activity or event, or to help you in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "All new customers recruited this year are exempt from the annual fee for 12 months, as are existing cardholders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has just joined a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "About 14% of new recruits are from ethnic minorities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recruited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone to work for a company or become a new member of an organization, especially the army:",
        "examples": [
          "Charities such as Oxfam are always trying to recruit volunteers to help in their work.",
          "Even young boys are now being recruited into the army.",
          "Having slimmed to around 1,400 staff, the company is now recruiting again.",
          "an army recruiting centre/officer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recruiter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who persuades people to work for a company or become new members of an organization, especially the army:",
        "examples": [
          "He worked as a military recruiter in Texas.",
          "Recruiters target colleges and military bases in the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or organization that is looking for new employees:",
        "examples": [
          "Corporate recruiters are visiting the university campus to interview final year students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a specialized organization that finds people to work for companies, or someone who works for such a company:",
        "examples": [
          "We might have to pay a recruiter $40,000 to find one new person.",
          "an executive recruiter"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recruiters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who persuades people to work for a company or become new members of an organization, especially the army:",
        "examples": [
          "He worked as a military recruiter in Texas.",
          "Recruiters target colleges and military bases in the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or organization that is looking for new employees:",
        "examples": [
          "Corporate recruiters are visiting the university campus to interview final year students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a specialized organization that finds people to work for companies, or someone who works for such a company:",
        "examples": [
          "We might have to pay a recruiter $40,000 to find one new person.",
          "an executive recruiter"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recruiting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of employing new people to work for a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Areas in the Midlands and the North East of England were identified as having the worst problems in terms of recruiting.",
          "Our HR team has decades of experience in the recruiting of college and university graduates.",
          "We have invested heavily in recruiting and retention and the results are now beginning to pay off.",
          "recruiting and training",
          "a recruiting process/program/strategy",
          "a recruiting campaign/drive",
          "a recruiting coordinator/firm"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recruitment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of finding people to work for a company or become a new member of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The recession has forced a lot of companies to cut down on graduate recruitment.",
          "It's all part of a recruitment drive intended to increase the party's falling numbers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of employing new people to work for a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "In the private business sector, there has been a tight limit on wage rises and a near-freeze on recruitment.",
          "A survey in January highlighted the recruitment of people with leadership skills as one of HR directors' biggest worries.",
          "The industry needs to take a long, hard look at its approach to recruitment and retention.",
          "recruitment and training",
          "a recruitment process/policy/procedure",
          "a recruitment company/firm/group",
          "a recruitment campaign/drive"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get someone to join a company or organization :",
        "examples": [
          "We sometimes engage workers on a temporary basis until regular or permanent recruitments can be made."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recruits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone to work for a company or become a new member of an organization, especially the army:",
        "examples": [
          "Charities such as Oxfam are always trying to recruit volunteers to help in their work.",
          "Even young boys are now being recruited into the army.",
          "Having slimmed to around 1,400 staff, the company is now recruiting again.",
          "an army recruiting centre/officer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new member of an organization, especially the army:",
        "examples": [
          "Raw recruits (= completely new soldiers) were trained for six months and then sent to the war front."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone to become a new member of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach spends a lot of time recruiting the top high school athletes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new member of an organization, esp. a military organization",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to employ new people to work for a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Our primary objective is to recruit, keep, and deploy good people.",
          "recruit staff/workers/employees The loan will be used for start-up costs to recruit workers and provide ongoing operating expenses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find new people to take part in an activity or event, or to help you in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "All new customers recruited this year are exempt from the annual fee for 12 months, as are existing cardholders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has just joined a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "About 14% of new recruits are from ethnic minorities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rectal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the rectum (= the last section of the large bowel):",
        "examples": [
          "rectal bleeding",
          "a rectal examination"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rectified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to correct something or make something right:",
        "examples": [
          "I am determined to take whatever action is necessary to rectify the situation.",
          "Every effort is made to rectify any errors/mistakes before the book is printed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a substance pure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change an electrical current from AC to DC",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rectify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to correct something or make something right:",
        "examples": [
          "I am determined to take whatever action is necessary to rectify the situation.",
          "Every effort is made to rectify any errors/mistakes before the book is printed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a substance pure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change an electrical current from AC to DC",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to correct or make right:",
        "examples": [
          "I hadn’t meant to cause trouble, and asked what I could do to rectify the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with a problem or mistake so that it no longer exists:",
        "examples": [
          "How do we rectify the alarming fall in stock market performance?",
          "rectify a problem/situation/mistake The CEO and upper management pledged to take the necessary steps to rectify the situation.",
          "be rectified Marketing strategies appear to have been weak and this must be rectified to facilitate growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend more money or to make additional payments in order to deal with a difficult financial situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The President failed to deliver on his promise to rectify the public finances.",
          "Contributions to the pension fund have been increased to about £1m annually and the firm expects this to rectify the shortfall within about 10 years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rectory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the house in which a rector lives",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a house in which a rector or other priest lives",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rectum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the lowest end of the bowels, down which solid waste travels before leaving the body through the anus",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest end of the bowels, through which excrement passes as it leaves the body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "recuperate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become well again after an illness; to get back your strength, health, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent a month in the country recuperating from/after the operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become stronger and better again after an illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "After leaving the hospital, he continued to recuperate at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get back money that you have spent or invested:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think we will be able to recuperate all our outlay."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recuperating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become well again after an illness; to get back your strength, health, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent a month in the country recuperating from/after the operation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to happen many times or to happen again:",
        "examples": [
          "The theme of freedom recurs throughout her writing.",
          "If the pain/problem/trouble, etc. recurs, come and see me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen again or happen many times:",
        "examples": [
          "If the problem recurs, I’ll see my doctor about it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recurrence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of happening again:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor told him to go to the hospital if there was a recurrence of his symptoms.",
          "Maintaining immune function after surgery may contribute to lower tumour recurrence rates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recurring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening many times, or happening again:",
        "examples": [
          "Francis suffered all his life from a recurring nightmare that he was trapped in a falling house.",
          "The father-daughter relationship is a recurring theme in her novels.",
          "For much of his life he suffered from recurring bouts of depression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a number) repeating itself forever following a decimal point:",
        "examples": [
          "10 divided by 3 is 3.3 recurring (= 3.3333...)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or being done, paid, etc. regularly, rather than on only one occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "recurring revenues/costs/expenses The company returned to growth last year with recurring revenues up 1.7% in the fourth quarter.",
          "Borrowing a large amount of money to pay recurring expenses is a clear sign of severe budget problems.",
          "The table reflects both charges paid directly by a shareholder out of his or her investment and recurring charges deducted from fund assets.",
          "The direct debit of a credit card on a recurring basis is for a merchant and an ideal solution for customers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recycle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to sort and collect rubbish in order to treat it and produce useful materials that can be used again:",
        "examples": [
          "The Japanese recycle more than half their waste paper.",
          "Shall I just throw this bottle away, or do you recycle?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something again for a different purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Why not recycle Christmas cards as gift tags?",
          "Students can sometimes recycle old essays to make them fit new questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect and treat used objects and materials that are ready to be thrown out in order to produce materials that can be used again:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The law requires us to recycle paper products, glass bottles, soda cans, and some kinds of plastic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a special industrial process in order to make materials and products ready to be used again:",
        "examples": [
          "Remember to reduce, reuse, or recycle.",
          "be recycled Equipment that is too old to repair is recycled.",
          "recycle goods/material/waste Waste is separated into four different bins in order to recycle it.",
          "recycle sth into sth Plastic bottles can be recycled into a myriad other products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use money for a different purpose from the one it was originally intended for:",
        "examples": [
          "recycle sth into sth The original capital of $500,000 has been recycled into loans totaling $22 million."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recycled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having been used before and then put through a process so that it can form a new product:",
        "examples": [
          "This newspaper is made of recycled paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "recycled materials or products have been treated using a special industrial process so that they can be used again:",
        "examples": [
          "Stores and manufacturers are redesigning their packaging to include more recycled content.",
          "Authors of various reports have recommended the use of recycled water as a weapon in the fight against climate change.",
          "recycled materials/goods",
          "recycled paper/plastic/glass"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "recycling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of collecting and changing old paper, glass, plastic, etc. so that it can be used again:",
        "examples": [
          "ways to encourage recycling",
          "a recycling centre"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "materials such as paper, glass, and plastic that you collect to be recycled:",
        "examples": [
          "We put out our recycling for pickup on Tuesdays.",
          "Put this bottle with the recycling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of treating materials or products using a special industrial process so that they can be used again:",
        "examples": [
          "Investment in the areas of alternative energy, pollution, and recycling has risen sharply.",
          "Much of our waste is sent to India and China for recycling.",
          "recycling of sth Recycling of raw materials and energy resources reduces the cost of production.",
          "Germany and Scandinavia are world leaders in terms of recycling technologies.",
          "a recycling business/company/industry",
          "recycling centers/plants/facilities",
          "a recycling program/scheme/system",
          "waste/plastic/metal recycling"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of money for a different purpose from the one it as originally intended for:",
        "examples": [
          "The recycling of oil wealth from Middle East producers can have an adverse effect on global financial markets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "red": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of the colour of fresh blood:",
        "examples": [
          "red lipstick",
          "The dress was bright red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe hair that is an orange-brown colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you go/turn red, your face becomes red because you are angry or embarrassed:",
        "examples": [
          "Look, you've embarrassed him - he's gone bright red!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your eyes are red, the white part of your eyes and the skin around your eyes is red, because of crying, tiredness, too much alcohol, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the colour of fresh blood:",
        "examples": [
          "She uses a lot of reds and pinks in her paintings.",
          "I've always worn a lot of red.",
          "She was dressed all in red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has socialist or communist political opinions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to socialist or communist political opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "People are accusing each other of being \"Red spies\".",
          "The Red Scare of the 1950s consisted of a panic-stricken fear of communism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) the color of fresh blood:",
        "examples": [
          "red gloves",
          "[ U ] She wore red.",
          "[ C ] These reds don’t match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Red is also the color of light with the longest waves that humans can see.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a communist (= a person who believes in shared ownership of property and control of the methods of production)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or organization that is in the red has lost money in a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "Currently the group is in the red by $1.7 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shares that are in the red have fallen in value:",
        "examples": [
          "Almost all stocks on the FTSE 250 were in the red and the index finished 426.8 points lower."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bank account that is in the red has an amount that is less than zero:",
        "examples": [
          "Increasing numbers of people are finding their bank balances in the red once they've paid their monthly bills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "into a situation where you are losing money after making a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "go/fall/slide into the red Many technology firms have fallen deep into the red after a collapse in revenues from the telecoms industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a stock market goes into the red, it falls to a value that is below the one at which it started:",
        "examples": [
          "go/fall/slide into the red Stock markets slid into the red by late morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redacted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove words or information from a text before it is printed or made available to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "Officers' names are routinely redacted from any publicly released reports.",
          "Some parts of secret files are available to the public, but heavily redacted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redbone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of medium to large hound (= a dog used in hunting) from the United States that is very fast, has a red-brown coat, and was once used to hunt raccoons (= a common North American animal with a wide black stripe over its eyes and a long tail with black rings on it, and can hold objects in its hands):",
        "examples": [
          "He always took his Redbone coonhound with him on trips to his lakeside cabin.",
          "Suddenly Jake, our Redbone Coonhound, began tugging on his lead because he saw a rabbit on the other side of the field."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redecorate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to paint the inside of a house or put paper on the inside walls when this has been done previously:",
        "examples": [
          "We're redecorating the kitchen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redecorating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to paint the inside of a house or put paper on the inside walls when this has been done previously:",
        "examples": [
          "We're redecorating the kitchen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redeem": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something or someone seem less bad:",
        "examples": [
          "A poor game was redeemed in the second half by a superb performance from Anthony Edwards.",
          "He was an hour late, but he redeemed himself in her eyes by giving her a huge bunch of flowers.",
          "She took me to see a really dull film, the only redeeming feature of which (= the only thing which prevented it from being completely bad) was the soundtrack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something back:",
        "examples": [
          "She managed to save enough money to redeem her jewellery from the pawn shop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange a piece of paper representing a particular amount of money for that amount of money or for goods to this value:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never had any issues redeeming coupons there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carry out a promise or pay back a debt:",
        "examples": [
          "The amount required to redeem the mortgage was £358,587."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in Christianity) to free people from sin:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Jesus,\" said the priest, \"saved and redeemed mankind by taking our sins upon himself.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve yourself, or to take action to improve the way other people think of you or something you have done:",
        "examples": [
          "After his poor performance in the golf tournament two weeks before, he was determined to redeem himself by playing well.",
          "Very few TV talk shows have any redeeming values (= have good qualities that make their bad qualities less important)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy back something, or to exchange something for money or for goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "You can redeem the bond at any time, but you will lose some interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange shares or bonds for cash:",
        "examples": [
          "Class B Shares are subject to a sales charge if they are redeemed within six years of purchase.",
          "Private investors will have to pay their own dealing fees to redeem their holdings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay back a loan:",
        "examples": [
          "redeem a loan/debt/mortgage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a coupon (= piece of paper used to buy goods at a lower price), points from a credit card, etc. to buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "be redeemed against sth Coupons, either in or on the pack, may be redeemed against future purchases of the product.",
          "redeem sth for sth New legislation would enable consumers to redeem gift certificates for cash once their value falls below $10."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redeemed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something or someone seem less bad:",
        "examples": [
          "A poor game was redeemed in the second half by a superb performance from Anthony Edwards.",
          "He was an hour late, but he redeemed himself in her eyes by giving her a huge bunch of flowers.",
          "She took me to see a really dull film, the only redeeming feature of which (= the only thing which prevented it from being completely bad) was the soundtrack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something back:",
        "examples": [
          "She managed to save enough money to redeem her jewellery from the pawn shop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange a piece of paper representing a particular amount of money for that amount of money or for goods to this value:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never had any issues redeeming coupons there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carry out a promise or pay back a debt:",
        "examples": [
          "The amount required to redeem the mortgage was £358,587."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in Christianity) to free people from sin:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Jesus,\" said the priest, \"saved and redeemed mankind by taking our sins upon himself.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redeemer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in Christianity) Jesus Christ",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "redeeming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making someone or something seem less bad:",
        "examples": [
          "She took me to see a really dull film, the only redeeming feature of which was the soundtrack.",
          "It was just gratuitous violence with no redeeming qualities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redefine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change the meaning of something or to make people think about something in a new or different way:",
        "examples": [
          "Social networking has redefined the meaning of \"friend\".",
          "We want to redefine the way people look at mental illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something a new meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "Researchers have called for the government to redefine dietary guidelines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the way you think about a situation or activity because of new developments or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole concept of \"retirement\" has been redefined in recent years.",
          "Public service broadcasting needs to be assessed and redefined in the multi-channel digital world.",
          "redefine a business/industry/market The bank is in the process of redefining the business of its troubled investment-banking subsidiary.",
          "redefine a role/relationship/approach A company that redefines its sales approach without giving its staff the tools to support the new approach can find itself in a worse position than if it had done nothing at all.",
          "redefine what/how, etc. Technology has redefined how people make decisions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redemption": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be too bad to be improved or saved by anyone:",
        "examples": [
          "He believed passionately that no human was beyond redemption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in Christianity) an occasion when someone is saved from evil, suffering, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of exchanging bonds, shares, etc. for money:",
        "examples": [
          "The bonds will be redeemed at 100% of their principal amount, plus interest to the redemption date."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being kept from evil or of improving morally:",
        "examples": [
          "The political leadership in that state is so corrupt that it’s beyond redemption (= it will always be morally bad)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of exchanging shares or bonds for cash:",
        "examples": [
          "Redemptions made by telephone for shares recently purchased by check will not be honored unless the check has cleared.",
          "For redemptions of $50,000 or more, you must include a signature guarantee for each owner.",
          "redemption requests/orders/penalties",
          "redemption proceeds/fees/yields",
          "make/request/submit a redemption You may request a redemption or an exchange by calling our Shareholder Service Center."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of paying back a loan:",
        "examples": [
          "redemption of debt/a loan/a mortgage The nation's largest jewelry retailer reported an 11% rise in earnings for the latest quarter, boosted by higher sales and the early redemption of debt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redesign": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change the design of something:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1993 NASA redesigned the planned space station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in the design of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Major redesigns come once a decade.",
          "[ U ] That meant further redesign to add additional support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in the design of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Major redesigns come once a decade.",
          "[ U ] That meant further redesign to add additional support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the way something looks, is made, or works:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank is redesigning its branches to make them colourful and contemporary.",
          "redesign sth to do sth Some publishers redesigned their publications to put a greater emphasis on lifestyle and entertainment stories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of changing the way something looks, is made, or works:",
        "examples": [
          "Changes and redesigns can be done quickly without much additional cost.",
          "We decided on a redesign of the company's entire operations process.",
          "The model is due for a major redesign."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redesigning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change the design of something:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1993 NASA redesigned the planned space station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in the design of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Major redesigns come once a decade.",
          "[ U ] That meant further redesign to add additional support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in the design of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Major redesigns come once a decade.",
          "[ U ] That meant further redesign to add additional support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the way something looks, is made, or works:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank is redesigning its branches to make them colourful and contemporary.",
          "redesign sth to do sth Some publishers redesigned their publications to put a greater emphasis on lifestyle and entertainment stories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of changing the way something looks, is made, or works:",
        "examples": [
          "Changes and redesigns can be done quickly without much additional cost.",
          "We decided on a redesign of the company's entire operations process.",
          "The model is due for a major redesign."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redhead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose hair is an orange-brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "As a natural redhead, I was sometimes teased as a child.",
          "Unusually for a redhead, she tans easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with orange-brown hair:",
        "examples": [
          "According to the agency, redhead models are particularly fashionable at the moment.",
          "The redhead waitress said that she dyed her hair blonde to avoid attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose hair is red or a brown color that is partly red",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "redheaded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with orange-brown hair:",
        "examples": [
          "In the front seat was a pale, red-headed man, probably in his early thirties.",
          "Because the gene for red hair is recessive, it's possible for two parents with black hair to have a red-headed child."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redheads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose hair is an orange-brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "As a natural redhead, I was sometimes teased as a child.",
          "Unusually for a redhead, she tans easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with orange-brown hair:",
        "examples": [
          "According to the agency, redhead models are particularly fashionable at the moment.",
          "The redhead waitress said that she dyed her hair blonde to avoid attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose hair is red or a brown color that is partly red",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "redid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do something again:",
        "examples": [
          "These new measurements mean that I'll have to redo the calculations.",
          "The tests all had to be re-done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you redo a room or a building, you paint it, put new furniture in it, etc. to make it more attractive or useful:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent a lot of money redoing the kitchen.",
          "We re-did the bathroom as soon as we moved in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a second attempt at doing something, or a chance to do something again:",
        "examples": [
          "Burton's re-do of the original film is impressive.",
          "You do one wrong thing and you don't get a redo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of painting a room or building, putting new furniture in it, etc., in order to make it more attractive or useful:",
        "examples": [
          "We've just had a redo of our living room.",
          "The re-do of the lobby was cancelled when the money ran out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redirect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change the direction of something, especially to send a letter to a new address:",
        "examples": [
          "Resources must be redirected into the many under-funded areas of education.",
          "Please redirect any mail that arrives for me to my address in Ottawa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use money, assets, etc. for a different purpose from the one they were originally intended for:",
        "examples": [
          "redirect sth (from sth) to sth Cost savings have allowed companies to redirect resources to other projects.",
          "redirect money/resources/funds Some of the money driving the internet advertising boom has been redirected from television marketing budgets.",
          "redirect sth into/toward(s) sth Most of the subsidies are redirected to environmental schemes.",
          "Prices have been slashed by 15%, with advertising revenues redirected towards younger, more upmarket buyers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send mail to someone's new address:",
        "examples": [
          "We asked the Post Office to redirect all our mail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone redirects a telephone call, the call automatically goes through to a second number, rather than the one originally called:",
        "examples": [
          "redirect sth to sth More than 15,000 students signed up to a scheme to have all their calls redirected to a personal number."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redirected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the direction of something, especially to send a letter to a new address:",
        "examples": [
          "Resources must be redirected into the many under-funded areas of education.",
          "Please redirect any mail that arrives for me to my address in Ottawa."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rediscover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to find something or someone again after losing or forgetting about it, him, or her for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "The athlete rediscovered her best form with a morale-boosting win in the triple jump.",
          "After her husband's death, she rediscovered the joys of bowling and golf."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redneck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a white person who is considered to be poor and uneducated, especially one living in the countryside in the southern US, who has prejudiced (= unfair and unreasonable) beliefs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poor, white person without education, esp. one living in the countryside in the southern US, who is believed to have prejudiced (= unfair and unreasonable) ideas and beliefs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rednecks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a white person who is considered to be poor and uneducated, especially one living in the countryside in the southern US, who has prejudiced (= unfair and unreasonable) beliefs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poor, white person without education, esp. one living in the countryside in the southern US, who is believed to have prejudiced (= unfair and unreasonable) ideas and beliefs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "redness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being red in colour; used especially about skin that is sore or unhealthy:",
        "examples": [
          "Her scar healed, but the redness remained for a long time.",
          "Severe peanut reactions can include redness and swelling of the face."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do something again:",
        "examples": [
          "These new measurements mean that I'll have to redo the calculations.",
          "The tests all had to be re-done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you redo a room or a building, you paint it, put new furniture in it, etc. to make it more attractive or useful:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent a lot of money redoing the kitchen.",
          "We re-did the bathroom as soon as we moved in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a second attempt at doing something, or a chance to do something again:",
        "examples": [
          "Burton's re-do of the original film is impressive.",
          "You do one wrong thing and you don't get a redo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of painting a room or building, putting new furniture in it, etc., in order to make it more attractive or useful:",
        "examples": [
          "We've just had a redo of our living room.",
          "The re-do of the lobby was cancelled when the money ran out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redoing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something again:",
        "examples": [
          "These new measurements mean that I'll have to redo the calculations.",
          "The tests all had to be re-done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you redo a room or a building, you paint it, put new furniture in it, etc. to make it more attractive or useful:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent a lot of money redoing the kitchen.",
          "We re-did the bathroom as soon as we moved in."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do something again:",
        "examples": [
          "These new measurements mean that I'll have to redo the calculations.",
          "The tests all had to be re-done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you redo a room or a building, you paint it, put new furniture in it, etc. to make it more attractive or useful:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent a lot of money redoing the kitchen.",
          "We re-did the bathroom as soon as we moved in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a second attempt at doing something, or a chance to do something again:",
        "examples": [
          "Burton's re-do of the original film is impressive.",
          "You do one wrong thing and you don't get a redo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of painting a room or building, putting new furniture in it, etc., in order to make it more attractive or useful:",
        "examples": [
          "We've just had a redo of our living room.",
          "The re-do of the lobby was cancelled when the money ran out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redouble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something much more than before; to increase something:",
        "examples": [
          "The government, he said, must redouble its efforts to beat crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something much stronger; increase:",
        "examples": [
          "We must redouble our efforts to provide help quickly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put right a wrong or give payment for a wrong that has been done:",
        "examples": [
          "Most managers, politicians and bosses are men - how can women redress the balance (= make the situation fairer and more equal)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that you have to pay to someone else because you have injured that person or treated them badly:",
        "examples": [
          "He went to the industrial tribunal to seek redress for the way his employers had discriminated against him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to correct a wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Affirmative action to help minorities is intended to redress wrongs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put right a wrong action, or give payment for something wrong that has been done:",
        "examples": [
          "The association had called for a substantial rise to redress a 30% decline in salaries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a situation fairer and more equal:",
        "examples": [
          "The code was intended to help redress the balance between powerful retailers and their suppliers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money or something else that someone receives because they have been injured or treated badly:",
        "examples": [
          "Millions of personal and business customers could seek redress for bounced cheques and overdraft charges.",
          "get/receive/obtain redress",
          "financial/legal redress"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of the colour of fresh blood:",
        "examples": [
          "red lipstick",
          "The dress was bright red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe hair that is an orange-brown colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you go/turn red, your face becomes red because you are angry or embarrassed:",
        "examples": [
          "Look, you've embarrassed him - he's gone bright red!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your eyes are red, the white part of your eyes and the skin around your eyes is red, because of crying, tiredness, too much alcohol, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the colour of fresh blood:",
        "examples": [
          "She uses a lot of reds and pinks in her paintings.",
          "I've always worn a lot of red.",
          "She was dressed all in red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has socialist or communist political opinions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to socialist or communist political opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "People are accusing each other of being \"Red spies\".",
          "The Red Scare of the 1950s consisted of a panic-stricken fear of communism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) the color of fresh blood:",
        "examples": [
          "red gloves",
          "[ U ] She wore red.",
          "[ C ] These reds don’t match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Red is also the color of light with the longest waves that humans can see.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a communist (= a person who believes in shared ownership of property and control of the methods of production)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or organization that is in the red has lost money in a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "Currently the group is in the red by $1.7 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shares that are in the red have fallen in value:",
        "examples": [
          "Almost all stocks on the FTSE 250 were in the red and the index finished 426.8 points lower."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bank account that is in the red has an amount that is less than zero:",
        "examples": [
          "Increasing numbers of people are finding their bank balances in the red once they've paid their monthly bills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "into a situation where you are losing money after making a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "go/fall/slide into the red Many technology firms have fallen deep into the red after a collapse in revenues from the telecoms industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a stock market goes into the red, it falls to a value that is below the one at which it started:",
        "examples": [
          "go/fall/slide into the red Stock markets slid into the red by late morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redskins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a Native American (= a member of one of the groups of people who were living in North and South America before Europeans arrived)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reduce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Do nuclear weapons really reduce the risk of war?",
          "The plane reduced speed as it approached the airport.",
          "My weight reduces when I stop eating sugar.",
          "We bought a TV that was reduced from £500 to £350 in the sales.",
          "I reduced the problem to a few simple questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to heat a liquid until it becomes thicker and less in quantity; to become thicker and less in quantity in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Reduce the sauce by boiling for five minutes.",
          "Simmer until the liquid has reduced by about one third."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less in size, amount, degree, importance, or price:",
        "examples": [
          "A low-fat diet can reduce the risk of heart disease.",
          "Grunn employs 17,900 people, but that number will be reduced by 500 workers.",
          "All electronic equipment in the store has been reduced (= lowered in price)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To reduce someone or something to a particular state is to cause that person or thing to be in that state:",
        "examples": [
          "Without any information, we’ve been reduced to guessing what happened.",
          "The town was reduced to rubble in the fighting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less in price, size, amount, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "reduce costs/prices The retailer moved its supply base overseas to reduce costs.",
          "reduce risk/debt/losses Diversification is a good way of reducing risk.",
          "reduce emissions/waste/pollution",
          "He decided to reduce his hours to give him more time with his family.",
          "reduce sth by sth The bank planned to reduce its staff levels by around 20% by 2012.",
          "reduce sth from sth to sth The reorganization will reduce the number of managers from 15 to no more than 8.",
          "Mercury is reducing its stake in the company to 10 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression used to encourage people to waste less, by using less and using things again, in order to protect the environment",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reduced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "less than before or less than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "reduced costs/hours/rates The industry's workers have been subjected to reduced hours and the potential for layoffs.",
          "greatly/dramatically/sharply reduced We now have a greatly reduced deficit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reduces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Do nuclear weapons really reduce the risk of war?",
          "The plane reduced speed as it approached the airport.",
          "My weight reduces when I stop eating sugar.",
          "We bought a TV that was reduced from £500 to £350 in the sales.",
          "I reduced the problem to a few simple questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to heat a liquid until it becomes thicker and less in quantity; to become thicker and less in quantity in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Reduce the sauce by boiling for five minutes.",
          "Simmer until the liquid has reduced by about one third."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less in size, amount, degree, importance, or price:",
        "examples": [
          "A low-fat diet can reduce the risk of heart disease.",
          "Grunn employs 17,900 people, but that number will be reduced by 500 workers.",
          "All electronic equipment in the store has been reduced (= lowered in price)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To reduce someone or something to a particular state is to cause that person or thing to be in that state:",
        "examples": [
          "Without any information, we’ve been reduced to guessing what happened.",
          "The town was reduced to rubble in the fighting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less in price, size, amount, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "reduce costs/prices The retailer moved its supply base overseas to reduce costs.",
          "reduce risk/debt/losses Diversification is a good way of reducing risk.",
          "reduce emissions/waste/pollution",
          "He decided to reduce his hours to give him more time with his family.",
          "reduce sth by sth The bank planned to reduce its staff levels by around 20% by 2012.",
          "reduce sth from sth to sth The reorganization will reduce the number of managers from 15 to no more than 8.",
          "Mercury is reducing its stake in the company to 10 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression used to encourage people to waste less, by using less and using things again, in order to protect the environment",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reducing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Do nuclear weapons really reduce the risk of war?",
          "The plane reduced speed as it approached the airport.",
          "My weight reduces when I stop eating sugar.",
          "We bought a TV that was reduced from £500 to £350 in the sales.",
          "I reduced the problem to a few simple questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to heat a liquid until it becomes thicker and less in quantity; to become thicker and less in quantity in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Reduce the sauce by boiling for five minutes.",
          "Simmer until the liquid has reduced by about one third."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reduction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of making something, or of something becoming, smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a reduction in traffic",
          "huge price reductions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a copy of a photograph, picture, etc. that is smaller than the original one",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the addition of one or more electrons to a chemical element:",
        "examples": [
          "Oxidation, the loss of electrons, is always accompanied by reduction, the gain of the same electrons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting a broken bone or another part of the body back into its correct position:",
        "examples": [
          "Reduction of the fracture corrects and maintains alignment.",
          "The displaced fracture required open reduction and internal plate fixation, together with dental wire to stabilize the front teeth.",
          "the reduction of a dislocated shoulder",
          "The technology allows surgeons to visualize fracture reductions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of making something less in price, size, amount, etc., or the fact of it becoming less:",
        "examples": [
          "a reduction in sth The cutbacks have required a 10% reduction in staff numbers.",
          "Policyholders will be preparing themselves for further reductions in bonuses on maturing policies.",
          "a dramatic/significant/substantial reduction I was warned of a significant reduction in the projected payout.",
          "a gradual/slight/steady reduction",
          "debt/deficit/spending reduction The emphasis is on long-term debt reduction.",
          "rate/tariff/tax reduction Banks have announced mortgage rate reductions to bolster the housing market.",
          "poverty reduction",
          "emissions/greenhouse gas reductions",
          "cost reduction programs/targets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount by which the price of something is reduced:",
        "examples": [
          "to get/make a reduction on sth I got a reduction on the skirt because there was a button missing.",
          "big/massive reductions Stores are offering big reductions this weekend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redundancies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone loses their job because their employer does not need them:",
        "examples": [
          "The economic downturn has meant 10,000 redundancies in the Northeast.",
          "She took voluntary redundancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something is unnecessary because it is more than is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "The aircraft has seven computer systems running in parallel, so as to provide enough redundancy to cope with computer breakdowns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the unnecessary use of more than one word or phrase meaning the same thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Avoid redundancy or unnecessary words.",
          "\"The phrase 'humourless workplace' is a redundancy,\" he says."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone loses their job because their employer does not need them:",
        "examples": [
          "The takeover is expected to result in over 1,000 redundancies.",
          "be threatened with/face redundancy 200 workers at the plant face redundancy.",
          "volunteer for/take redundancy Employees feel their only options are to move or take redundancy.",
          "compulsory/voluntary redundancy The bank has asked its 700 support staff to consider voluntary redundancy.",
          "heavy/large-scale/widespread redundancies",
          "a redundancy programme/scheme",
          "redundancy costs",
          "a redundancy notice"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redundant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a word, phrase, etc.) unnecessary because it is more than is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "In the sentence \"She is a single unmarried woman\", the word \"unmarried\" is redundant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having lost your job because your employer no longer needs you:",
        "examples": [
          "To keep the company alive, half the workforce is being made redundant.",
          "figurative New technology often makes old skills and even whole communities redundant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more than what is usual or necessary, esp. using extra words that mean the same thing:",
        "examples": [
          "My English teacher was merciless if what we wrote was abstract, sentimental, or redundant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br People who are redundant have become unemployed because they are no longer needed at their place of work.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having lost your job because your employer no longer needs you:",
        "examples": [
          "redundant employees/staff/workers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose your job because your employer no longer needs you:",
        "examples": [
          "She was made redundant from the company after eight years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not needed or more than is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "Old copies of a textbook soon become redundant when a new edition comes out.",
          "redundant buildings/equipment/properties The levels of revenue generated by the auction sale of redundant properties was very encouraging."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "redwood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a coniferous tree of California that grows very tall, or the valuable wood of this tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an evergreen tree that grows esp. in California and can become very tall, or the valuable brown-red wood of this tree",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the hollow stem of) any of various types of tall, stiff plants like grasses growing together in groups near water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of wood or metal that vibrates very quickly to produce sound in a musical instrument when someone blows it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of tall, stiff grass that grows near water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reed is also a thin strip of wood in some musical instruments, such as the clarinet or oboe, that produces sound when air is blown over it.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reeds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the hollow stem of) any of various types of tall, stiff plants like grasses growing together in groups near water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of wood or metal that vibrates very quickly to produce sound in a musical instrument when someone blows it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of tall, stiff grass that grows near water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reed is also a thin strip of wood in some musical instruments, such as the clarinet or oboe, that produces sound when air is blown over it.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reef": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line of rocks or sand just above or just below the surface of the sea, often dangerous to ships:",
        "examples": [
          "a dangerous offshore reef",
          "a coral reef"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of rocks or sand at or near the surface of the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "a coral reef"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reefer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cigarette that you roll yourself containing the drug cannabis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a jacket made of thick material and often worn by sailors",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reek": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have a strong unpleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "Her breath reeked of garlic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong unpleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "The room was filled with the reek of stale beer.",
          "The warm air was scented with the heady reek of diesel oil from the bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a strong, unpleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "The locker room reeked of gym clothes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reeking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a strong unpleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "Her breath reeked of garlic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reeks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have a strong unpleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "Her breath reeked of garlic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong unpleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "The room was filled with the reek of stale beer.",
          "The warm air was scented with the heady reek of diesel oil from the bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a strong, unpleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "The locker room reeked of gym clothes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round, wheel-shaped object on which sewing thread, fishing wire, film, etc. can be rolled, or the amount of thread, etc. stored on one of these",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast Scottish or Irish dance, or the music for this",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short video posted on a social media website:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you post a reel on Instagram?",
          "Reels are intended for people who don't currently follow you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk, moving from side to side, looking like you are going to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "At closing time he reeled out of the bar and fell down on the pavement.",
          "She hit him so hard that he reeled backwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the place where you are reels, what you are looking at seems to go round and round in front of you:",
        "examples": [
          "A stone hit his head and the street reeled before his eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you reel, or your mind or brain reels, you feel very confused or shocked and unable to act:",
        "examples": [
          "We were reeling (in amazement/shock/delight, etc.) from/with the news that we had won all that money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round or cylindrical device on which a rope, wire, film, or other long, thin strip or object is rolled, or the amount of something stored on this:",
        "examples": [
          "a reel of film"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move from side to side as if you are going to fall while walking or standing:",
        "examples": [
          "Reeling a bit, he tripped and fell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you reel, or your mind or brain reels, you feel very confused or shocked:",
        "examples": [
          "Our team is reeling from five straight losses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reelected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to elect someone again:",
        "examples": [
          "He was reelected despite some concerns about his personal life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reelection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of electing someone again to the same position:",
        "examples": [
          "She's standing for re-election (= she is trying to be re-elected)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reeling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk, moving from side to side, looking like you are going to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "At closing time he reeled out of the bar and fell down on the pavement.",
          "She hit him so hard that he reeled backwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the place where you are reels, what you are looking at seems to go round and round in front of you:",
        "examples": [
          "A stone hit his head and the street reeled before his eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you reel, or your mind or brain reels, you feel very confused or shocked and unable to act:",
        "examples": [
          "We were reeling (in amazement/shock/delight, etc.) from/with the news that we had won all that money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round, wheel-shaped object on which sewing thread, fishing wire, film, etc. can be rolled, or the amount of thread, etc. stored on one of these",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast Scottish or Irish dance, or the music for this",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short video posted on a social media website:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you post a reel on Instagram?",
          "Reels are intended for people who don't currently follow you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk, moving from side to side, looking like you are going to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "At closing time he reeled out of the bar and fell down on the pavement.",
          "She hit him so hard that he reeled backwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the place where you are reels, what you are looking at seems to go round and round in front of you:",
        "examples": [
          "A stone hit his head and the street reeled before his eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you reel, or your mind or brain reels, you feel very confused or shocked and unable to act:",
        "examples": [
          "We were reeling (in amazement/shock/delight, etc.) from/with the news that we had won all that money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round or cylindrical device on which a rope, wire, film, or other long, thin strip or object is rolled, or the amount of something stored on this:",
        "examples": [
          "a reel of film"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move from side to side as if you are going to fall while walking or standing:",
        "examples": [
          "Reeling a bit, he tripped and fell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you reel, or your mind or brain reels, you feel very confused or shocked:",
        "examples": [
          "Our team is reeling from five straight losses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reenactment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion on which people re-enact an event:",
        "examples": [
          "a re-enactment of the battle of Gettysburg"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reevaluate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something again, for a second, third, etc. time:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies that pay schooling expenses for the children of managers are reevaluating this expense.",
          "We constantly re-evaluate the market to make sure we have best offerings for our customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or examine something again in order to make changes or to form a new opinion about it:",
        "examples": [
          "We have re-evaluated our mail order business with the aim of building on and upgrading it.",
          "The plan will be re-evaluated annually to see what areas need attention."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reeves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a legal officer in England in the past",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reexamine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to look at or consider a person or thing carefully and in detail again, for a second, third, etc. time:",
        "examples": [
          "The case was re-examined by the police last year, but no arrests were made.",
          "We need to reexamine how money in health and social care is allocated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at something in detail again:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's problems have caused it to re-examine its strategy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ref": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the referee in a sports match:",
        "examples": [
          "Who reffed the match?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofreferee",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Our ref E/S/PDH"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a doctor) to send someone to a hospital or specialist (= a doctor who has special training in and knowledge of a particular area of medicine):",
        "examples": [
          "You should make another appointment with your family doctor and insist that they refer you.",
          "After the operation, her liver failed and doctors referred her for an emergency transplant.",
          "refer someone to Your doctor may refer you to a physiotherapist to help you with the exercises.",
          "refer someone on If you need more specialized care, you get referred on (= referred to someone else)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct someone or something to a different place or person for information, help, or action, often to a person or group with more knowledge or power:",
        "examples": [
          "refer something to I will refer the matter to my colleague and obtain a response.",
          "refer a case The High Court has referred the case to the Court of Appeal.",
          "refer something on The executive committee viewed the incident yesterday and decided to refer it on (= refer it to someone else)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "referee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as American football, association football, basketball, etc., a person who is in charge of making certain that the rules are followed:",
        "examples": [
          "We only lost the game because the referee was biased.",
          "The referee called a foul on the forward, and the other team was awarded two free throws."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that helps to find a fair answer to a disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "A judge is acting as referee in the pay dispute between the trade union and management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who knows you and who is willing to describe and, usually, praise you, in order to support you when you are trying to get a job, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone as a referee She gave her college tutor as her referee to the interviewer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a referee in a game:",
        "examples": [
          "They had to ask one of the spectators to referee (the match)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some sports) a person who controls a game and makes sure the rules are followed, or more generally a person who helps to find a fair solution to a disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Fans booed the referee’s call."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who knows you and who is willing to describe your character and abilities in order to support you when you are trying to get a job, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "give/name/list sb as a referee People who have attended the courses can always give the course tutor as a referee.",
          "Applications in the form of a CV should include the names of two referees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or an organization that helps to find a fair answer to a disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "That law is designed to sort out the finances of an overextended debtor, with a judge acting as referee to protect the interests of creditors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who checks a technical document before it is published:",
        "examples": [
          "Technical referees are experts in their field and eminently suitable to comment on the scientific soundness of the proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose name is on a bill of exchange (= document ordering payment at a particular time for goods or services) and who can be asked for payment if the bill is not paid:",
        "examples": [
          "The holder may exercise his right of presenting the bill of exchange to the referee in case of need."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reference": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mention of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Knowing what had happened, I avoided making any reference to (= mentioning) weddings.",
          "formal I am writing with/in reference to (= in connection with) your letter of 15 March."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a writer or a book, article, etc. that is mentioned in a piece of writing, showing you where particular information was found",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a business letter, a number that tells you who to speak to or where to look for more information:",
        "examples": [
          "In all future letters on this subject, please use/quote our reference JW/155/C."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter that is written by someone who knows you, to describe you and say if you are suitable for a job, course, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "My old headteacher said he would write/give me a glowing (= very good) reference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick look at a book, piece of paper, etc. in order to find information and help:",
        "examples": [
          "He made the whole speech without reference to the notes in front of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of mentioning someone or something in speech or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Avoid making any reference to his accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written statement describing your character and abilities, or the person who writes this statement:",
        "examples": [
          "She has excellent references.",
          "Could I list you as a reference on my application?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a connection between subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "His comments were in reference to a stupid question someone asked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a text that records facts and information:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There is a list of the author’s references at the end of the article."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reference is also the act of looking at a text:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] These books are for reference only and may not be checked out of the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reference can also mean a reference book:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] What references did you use for this research?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of numbers or letters on a document such as a business letter, used so that people know what it relates to:",
        "examples": [
          "give/quote/use a reference In all future letters on this subject, please quote our reference JW/155/C/2011.",
          "Please write with a full CV quoting the appropriate reference number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter that is written by someone who knows you, often a previous employer, to describe you and say if you are suitable for a job, course, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "give/write sb a reference His former boss gave him an excellent reference.",
          "She has good references and an acceptable CV.",
          "check/follow up/take up references We still need to recall the candidate for a second interview, and follow up references.",
          "a reference check"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who knows you and who is willing to write a reference for you:",
        "examples": [
          "give/list/name sb as a reference He said he was happy for me to list him as a reference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mention of something:",
        "examples": [
          "make reference to sth He didn't make any reference to the new product in his report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "comparison with something:",
        "examples": [
          "reference to sth Comparative advertising is where one trader advertises his goods by reference to another trader's goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that gives information about the financial situation and business history of a company, an organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Check payment records of prospective customers through league tables, status agency reports, bank or trade references twice a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of looking at a book, piece of paper, etc. in order to find information or help:",
        "examples": [
          "reference to sth He made the whole speech without reference to the notes in front of him.",
          "reference books/works/publishing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in order to be looked at for information in future:",
        "examples": [
          "You should keep the prospectus on file for future reference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when telling someone something so they know about it in future:",
        "examples": [
          "For future reference, he prefers to be addressed as 'Mr.'"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used, especially in business letters, to say what you are writing or talking about:",
        "examples": [
          "I am writing with reference to your letter of 15 March."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the subjects or questions which a study or report is intended to include:",
        "examples": [
          "The inquiry's terms of reference included the consideration of pay and conditions in the fire service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refer to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke about his ambitious plans, referencing writer and motivator Dale Carnegie.",
          "See Diagram 3.1 referenced above."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "referenced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mention of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Knowing what had happened, I avoided making any reference to (= mentioning) weddings.",
          "formal I am writing with/in reference to (= in connection with) your letter of 15 March."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a writer or a book, article, etc. that is mentioned in a piece of writing, showing you where particular information was found",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a business letter, a number that tells you who to speak to or where to look for more information:",
        "examples": [
          "In all future letters on this subject, please use/quote our reference JW/155/C."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter that is written by someone who knows you, to describe you and say if you are suitable for a job, course, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "My old headteacher said he would write/give me a glowing (= very good) reference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick look at a book, piece of paper, etc. in order to find information and help:",
        "examples": [
          "He made the whole speech without reference to the notes in front of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of mentioning someone or something in speech or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Avoid making any reference to his accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written statement describing your character and abilities, or the person who writes this statement:",
        "examples": [
          "She has excellent references.",
          "Could I list you as a reference on my application?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a connection between subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "His comments were in reference to a stupid question someone asked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a text that records facts and information:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There is a list of the author’s references at the end of the article."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reference is also the act of looking at a text:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] These books are for reference only and may not be checked out of the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reference can also mean a reference book:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] What references did you use for this research?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of numbers or letters on a document such as a business letter, used so that people know what it relates to:",
        "examples": [
          "give/quote/use a reference In all future letters on this subject, please quote our reference JW/155/C/2011.",
          "Please write with a full CV quoting the appropriate reference number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter that is written by someone who knows you, often a previous employer, to describe you and say if you are suitable for a job, course, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "give/write sb a reference His former boss gave him an excellent reference.",
          "She has good references and an acceptable CV.",
          "check/follow up/take up references We still need to recall the candidate for a second interview, and follow up references.",
          "a reference check"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who knows you and who is willing to write a reference for you:",
        "examples": [
          "give/list/name sb as a reference He said he was happy for me to list him as a reference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mention of something:",
        "examples": [
          "make reference to sth He didn't make any reference to the new product in his report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "comparison with something:",
        "examples": [
          "reference to sth Comparative advertising is where one trader advertises his goods by reference to another trader's goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that gives information about the financial situation and business history of a company, an organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Check payment records of prospective customers through league tables, status agency reports, bank or trade references twice a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of looking at a book, piece of paper, etc. in order to find information or help:",
        "examples": [
          "reference to sth He made the whole speech without reference to the notes in front of him.",
          "reference books/works/publishing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in order to be looked at for information in future:",
        "examples": [
          "You should keep the prospectus on file for future reference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when telling someone something so they know about it in future:",
        "examples": [
          "For future reference, he prefers to be addressed as 'Mr.'"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used, especially in business letters, to say what you are writing or talking about:",
        "examples": [
          "I am writing with reference to your letter of 15 March."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the subjects or questions which a study or report is intended to include:",
        "examples": [
          "The inquiry's terms of reference included the consideration of pay and conditions in the fire service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refer to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke about his ambitious plans, referencing writer and motivator Dale Carnegie.",
          "See Diagram 3.1 referenced above."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "references": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mention of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Knowing what had happened, I avoided making any reference to (= mentioning) weddings.",
          "formal I am writing with/in reference to (= in connection with) your letter of 15 March."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a writer or a book, article, etc. that is mentioned in a piece of writing, showing you where particular information was found",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a business letter, a number that tells you who to speak to or where to look for more information:",
        "examples": [
          "In all future letters on this subject, please use/quote our reference JW/155/C."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter that is written by someone who knows you, to describe you and say if you are suitable for a job, course, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "My old headteacher said he would write/give me a glowing (= very good) reference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick look at a book, piece of paper, etc. in order to find information and help:",
        "examples": [
          "He made the whole speech without reference to the notes in front of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of mentioning someone or something in speech or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Avoid making any reference to his accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written statement describing your character and abilities, or the person who writes this statement:",
        "examples": [
          "She has excellent references.",
          "Could I list you as a reference on my application?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a connection between subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "His comments were in reference to a stupid question someone asked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a text that records facts and information:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There is a list of the author’s references at the end of the article."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reference is also the act of looking at a text:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] These books are for reference only and may not be checked out of the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reference can also mean a reference book:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] What references did you use for this research?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of numbers or letters on a document such as a business letter, used so that people know what it relates to:",
        "examples": [
          "give/quote/use a reference In all future letters on this subject, please quote our reference JW/155/C/2011.",
          "Please write with a full CV quoting the appropriate reference number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter that is written by someone who knows you, often a previous employer, to describe you and say if you are suitable for a job, course, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "give/write sb a reference His former boss gave him an excellent reference.",
          "She has good references and an acceptable CV.",
          "check/follow up/take up references We still need to recall the candidate for a second interview, and follow up references.",
          "a reference check"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who knows you and who is willing to write a reference for you:",
        "examples": [
          "give/list/name sb as a reference He said he was happy for me to list him as a reference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mention of something:",
        "examples": [
          "make reference to sth He didn't make any reference to the new product in his report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "comparison with something:",
        "examples": [
          "reference to sth Comparative advertising is where one trader advertises his goods by reference to another trader's goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that gives information about the financial situation and business history of a company, an organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Check payment records of prospective customers through league tables, status agency reports, bank or trade references twice a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of looking at a book, piece of paper, etc. in order to find information or help:",
        "examples": [
          "reference to sth He made the whole speech without reference to the notes in front of him.",
          "reference books/works/publishing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in order to be looked at for information in future:",
        "examples": [
          "You should keep the prospectus on file for future reference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when telling someone something so they know about it in future:",
        "examples": [
          "For future reference, he prefers to be addressed as 'Mr.'"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used, especially in business letters, to say what you are writing or talking about:",
        "examples": [
          "I am writing with reference to your letter of 15 March."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the subjects or questions which a study or report is intended to include:",
        "examples": [
          "The inquiry's terms of reference included the consideration of pay and conditions in the fire service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refer to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke about his ambitious plans, referencing writer and motivator Dale Carnegie.",
          "See Diagram 3.1 referenced above."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "referencing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mention of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Knowing what had happened, I avoided making any reference to (= mentioning) weddings.",
          "formal I am writing with/in reference to (= in connection with) your letter of 15 March."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a writer or a book, article, etc. that is mentioned in a piece of writing, showing you where particular information was found",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a business letter, a number that tells you who to speak to or where to look for more information:",
        "examples": [
          "In all future letters on this subject, please use/quote our reference JW/155/C."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter that is written by someone who knows you, to describe you and say if you are suitable for a job, course, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "My old headteacher said he would write/give me a glowing (= very good) reference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick look at a book, piece of paper, etc. in order to find information and help:",
        "examples": [
          "He made the whole speech without reference to the notes in front of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of mentioning someone or something in speech or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Avoid making any reference to his accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written statement describing your character and abilities, or the person who writes this statement:",
        "examples": [
          "She has excellent references.",
          "Could I list you as a reference on my application?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a connection between subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "His comments were in reference to a stupid question someone asked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a text that records facts and information:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There is a list of the author’s references at the end of the article."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reference is also the act of looking at a text:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] These books are for reference only and may not be checked out of the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reference can also mean a reference book:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] What references did you use for this research?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of numbers or letters on a document such as a business letter, used so that people know what it relates to:",
        "examples": [
          "give/quote/use a reference In all future letters on this subject, please quote our reference JW/155/C/2011.",
          "Please write with a full CV quoting the appropriate reference number."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter that is written by someone who knows you, often a previous employer, to describe you and say if you are suitable for a job, course, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "give/write sb a reference His former boss gave him an excellent reference.",
          "She has good references and an acceptable CV.",
          "check/follow up/take up references We still need to recall the candidate for a second interview, and follow up references.",
          "a reference check"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who knows you and who is willing to write a reference for you:",
        "examples": [
          "give/list/name sb as a reference He said he was happy for me to list him as a reference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mention of something:",
        "examples": [
          "make reference to sth He didn't make any reference to the new product in his report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "comparison with something:",
        "examples": [
          "reference to sth Comparative advertising is where one trader advertises his goods by reference to another trader's goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that gives information about the financial situation and business history of a company, an organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Check payment records of prospective customers through league tables, status agency reports, bank or trade references twice a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of looking at a book, piece of paper, etc. in order to find information or help:",
        "examples": [
          "reference to sth He made the whole speech without reference to the notes in front of him.",
          "reference books/works/publishing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in order to be looked at for information in future:",
        "examples": [
          "You should keep the prospectus on file for future reference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when telling someone something so they know about it in future:",
        "examples": [
          "For future reference, he prefers to be addressed as 'Mr.'"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used, especially in business letters, to say what you are writing or talking about:",
        "examples": [
          "I am writing with reference to your letter of 15 March."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the subjects or questions which a study or report is intended to include:",
        "examples": [
          "The inquiry's terms of reference included the consideration of pay and conditions in the fire service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refer to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke about his ambitious plans, referencing writer and motivator Dale Carnegie.",
          "See Diagram 3.1 referenced above."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "referendum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vote in which all the people in a country or an area are asked to give their opinion about or decide an important political or social question:",
        "examples": [
          "Is it more democratic to hold a referendum, rather than let the government alone decide?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vote in which all the people in a country or an area decide on an important question",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "referral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of directing someone to a different place or person for information, help, or action, often to a person or group with more knowledge or power:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor gave him a referral to (= arranged for him to see) the consultant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of sending someone or something to a person or place where what is wanted or needed can be obtained:",
        "examples": [
          "Her doctor gave her a referral to a specialist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of directing someone to a different place or person for information, help, or action:",
        "examples": [
          "a referral from sb/sth The commission's inquiry into the warranties began after a referral from the Office for Fair Trading.",
          "75% of the company's hires come from employee referrals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is directed to a different place or person for information, help, or action:",
        "examples": [
          "business/client referrals People on the company's client database are also promised discounts for future custom and cash rewards or free gifts for business referrals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "referred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a doctor) to send someone to a hospital or specialist (= a doctor who has special training in and knowledge of a particular area of medicine):",
        "examples": [
          "You should make another appointment with your family doctor and insist that they refer you.",
          "After the operation, her liver failed and doctors referred her for an emergency transplant.",
          "refer someone to Your doctor may refer you to a physiotherapist to help you with the exercises.",
          "refer someone on If you need more specialized care, you get referred on (= referred to someone else)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct someone or something to a different place or person for information, help, or action, often to a person or group with more knowledge or power:",
        "examples": [
          "refer something to I will refer the matter to my colleague and obtain a response.",
          "refer a case The High Court has referred the case to the Court of Appeal.",
          "refer something on The executive committee viewed the incident yesterday and decided to refer it on (= refer it to someone else)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "referring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a doctor) to send someone to a hospital or specialist (= a doctor who has special training in and knowledge of a particular area of medicine):",
        "examples": [
          "You should make another appointment with your family doctor and insist that they refer you.",
          "After the operation, her liver failed and doctors referred her for an emergency transplant.",
          "refer someone to Your doctor may refer you to a physiotherapist to help you with the exercises.",
          "refer someone on If you need more specialized care, you get referred on (= referred to someone else)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct someone or something to a different place or person for information, help, or action, often to a person or group with more knowledge or power:",
        "examples": [
          "refer something to I will refer the matter to my colleague and obtain a response.",
          "refer a case The High Court has referred the case to the Court of Appeal.",
          "refer something on The executive committee viewed the incident yesterday and decided to refer it on (= refer it to someone else)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a doctor) to send someone to a hospital or specialist (= a doctor who has special training in and knowledge of a particular area of medicine):",
        "examples": [
          "You should make another appointment with your family doctor and insist that they refer you.",
          "After the operation, her liver failed and doctors referred her for an emergency transplant.",
          "refer someone to Your doctor may refer you to a physiotherapist to help you with the exercises.",
          "refer someone on If you need more specialized care, you get referred on (= referred to someone else)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct someone or something to a different place or person for information, help, or action, often to a person or group with more knowledge or power:",
        "examples": [
          "refer something to I will refer the matter to my colleague and obtain a response.",
          "refer a case The High Court has referred the case to the Court of Appeal.",
          "refer something on The executive committee viewed the incident yesterday and decided to refer it on (= refer it to someone else)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a container holding) an amount of some material needed to fill up again an object that has become empty:",
        "examples": [
          "My pen seems to be running out of ink - I need a refill.",
          "informal Chuck, you've nearly finished your drink - do you want a refill?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill something again:",
        "examples": [
          "He got up and refilled their glasses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill something again with more of the same thing:",
        "examples": [
          "He refilled their glasses with ice-cold lemonade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A refill is also a container or an amount of what is needed to fill something again:",
        "examples": [
          "a prescription refill",
          "The waitress asked if I wanted a refill of coffee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refilling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill something again:",
        "examples": [
          "He got up and refilled their glasses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refills": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a container holding) an amount of some material needed to fill up again an object that has become empty:",
        "examples": [
          "My pen seems to be running out of ink - I need a refill.",
          "informal Chuck, you've nearly finished your drink - do you want a refill?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill something again:",
        "examples": [
          "He got up and refilled their glasses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill something again with more of the same thing:",
        "examples": [
          "He refilled their glasses with ice-cold lemonade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A refill is also a container or an amount of what is needed to fill something again:",
        "examples": [
          "a prescription refill",
          "The waitress asked if I wanted a refill of coffee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something pure or improve something, especially by removing unwanted material:",
        "examples": [
          "Crude oil is industrially refined to purify it and separate out the different elements, such as benzene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve an idea, method, system, etc. by making small changes:",
        "examples": [
          "Engineers spent many months refining the software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a substance pure by removing unwanted material:",
        "examples": [
          "Sugar and oil are refined before use."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To refine something also means to improve it by making small changes:",
        "examples": [
          "We haven’t finished refining the plan yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve something or to make it pure, especially by removing material that is not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "Crude oil is industrially refined to purify it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve an idea, a method, a system, etc. by making small changes:",
        "examples": [
          "Engineers spent many months refining the software."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A refined substance has been made pure by removing other substances from it:",
        "examples": [
          "refined foods such as white bread and white sugar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "improved because of many small changes that have been made:",
        "examples": [
          "highly refined theories"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very polite and showing knowledge of social rules",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "made pure by removing unwanted material:",
        "examples": [
          "Regional exports include refined oil and copper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is refined is polite, graceful, and aware of quality and style:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel lobby reflects the refined taste of the owners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a refined substance has been made pure by removing other substances from it:",
        "examples": [
          "refined copper/oil/petroleum",
          "refined sugar/foods/products"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refinery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a factory where substances in their natural state, such as oil or sugar, are made pure:",
        "examples": [
          "There were two huge oil refineries on the coast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a factory where raw substances, such as sugar, oil, or metal, are made pure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a factory where different products are made from a basic product, usually oil or sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil/sugar refinery",
          "Jobs may be lost at the refinery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of making different products from a basic product, usually oil or sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "oil/gas refining",
          "Zambia is among the top five nations in terms of reserves, refining capacity, and production of copper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reflect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a surface reflects light, heat, sound, or an image, it sends the light, etc. back and does not absorb it:",
        "examples": [
          "He saw himself reflected in the water/mirror/shop window.",
          "The light reflected off the surface of the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show, express, or be a sign of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The statistics reflect a change in people's spending habits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think carefully, especially about possibilities and opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "The manager demanded time to reflect (on what to do).",
          "[ + that ] She reflected that this was probably the last time she would see him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send back light, heat, energy, or sound from a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Light-colored clothing reflects the sun’s heat rather than absorbing it.",
          "[ I ] Moonlight reflected off the surface of the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show, express, or be a sign of something:",
        "examples": [
          "His blank face reflected his boredom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt she needed time to reflect on what to do next."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reflected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a surface reflects light, heat, sound, or an image, it sends the light, etc. back and does not absorb it:",
        "examples": [
          "He saw himself reflected in the water/mirror/shop window.",
          "The light reflected off the surface of the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show, express, or be a sign of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The statistics reflect a change in people's spending habits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think carefully, especially about possibilities and opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "The manager demanded time to reflect (on what to do).",
          "[ + that ] She reflected that this was probably the last time she would see him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reflecting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a surface reflects light, heat, sound, or an image, it sends the light, etc. back and does not absorb it:",
        "examples": [
          "He saw himself reflected in the water/mirror/shop window.",
          "The light reflected off the surface of the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show, express, or be a sign of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The statistics reflect a change in people's spending habits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think carefully, especially about possibilities and opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "The manager demanded time to reflect (on what to do).",
          "[ + that ] She reflected that this was probably the last time she would see him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reflection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the image of something in a mirror or on any reflective surface:",
        "examples": [
          "In Greek mythology, Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water.",
          "He put silver foil around the fire to increase heat reflection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the return of light, heat, sound, or energy from a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "He put silver foil around the fire to increase heat reflection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the angle that a beam of light or other energy that is reflected from a surface makes with a line vertical to that surface:",
        "examples": [
          "This is only visible at certain angles of reflection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign or result of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The fact that soldiers are on the streets is a reflection of how terrified the government is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "serious and careful thought:",
        "examples": [
          "On reflection (= after considering it), I decided I had been wrong.",
          "After 30 years as a judge, her reflections on/about justice were well worth listening to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes other people have a particular opinion about someone or something, especially a bad opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "Low test scores are a sad reflection on our school system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows, expresses, or is a sign of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Their finely decorated home is a reflection of their good taste.",
          "The team’s losses of late seem to be a reflection on the coaching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the return of light, heat, sound, or energy from a surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reflection is also an image seen in a mirror or other shiny surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Standing on the dock, we could see the reflection of the sky in the still water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The angle of reflection is the angle that a beam of light or other energy that is reflected from a surface makes with a line vertical to that surface.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "careful thoughts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Her reflections on life are recorded in her journal.",
          "[ U ] After much reflection, he decided to return to teaching."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reflections": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the image of something in a mirror or on any reflective surface:",
        "examples": [
          "In Greek mythology, Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water.",
          "He put silver foil around the fire to increase heat reflection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the return of light, heat, sound, or energy from a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "He put silver foil around the fire to increase heat reflection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the angle that a beam of light or other energy that is reflected from a surface makes with a line vertical to that surface:",
        "examples": [
          "This is only visible at certain angles of reflection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign or result of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The fact that soldiers are on the streets is a reflection of how terrified the government is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "serious and careful thought:",
        "examples": [
          "On reflection (= after considering it), I decided I had been wrong.",
          "After 30 years as a judge, her reflections on/about justice were well worth listening to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes other people have a particular opinion about someone or something, especially a bad opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "Low test scores are a sad reflection on our school system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows, expresses, or is a sign of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Their finely decorated home is a reflection of their good taste.",
          "The team’s losses of late seem to be a reflection on the coaching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the return of light, heat, sound, or energy from a surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reflection is also an image seen in a mirror or other shiny surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Standing on the dock, we could see the reflection of the sky in the still water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The angle of reflection is the angle that a beam of light or other energy that is reflected from a surface makes with a line vertical to that surface.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "careful thoughts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Her reflections on life are recorded in her journal.",
          "[ U ] After much reflection, he decided to return to teaching."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reflective": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A reflective surface sends back most of the light that shines on it and can therefore be seen easily.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "thinking carefully and quietly:",
        "examples": [
          "After hearing the news they sat in a quiet, reflective silence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to send back light, heat, energy, or sound from a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Joggers should wear reflective clothing at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing or involved in careful thinking; thoughtful:",
        "examples": [
          "In my more reflective moments, I write poetry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reflects": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a surface reflects light, heat, sound, or an image, it sends the light, etc. back and does not absorb it:",
        "examples": [
          "He saw himself reflected in the water/mirror/shop window.",
          "The light reflected off the surface of the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show, express, or be a sign of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The statistics reflect a change in people's spending habits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think carefully, especially about possibilities and opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "The manager demanded time to reflect (on what to do).",
          "[ + that ] She reflected that this was probably the last time she would see him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send back light, heat, energy, or sound from a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Light-colored clothing reflects the sun’s heat rather than absorbing it.",
          "[ I ] Moonlight reflected off the surface of the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show, express, or be a sign of something:",
        "examples": [
          "His blank face reflected his boredom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt she needed time to reflect on what to do next."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reflex": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a physical reaction to something that you cannot control:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sorry I punched him, it was a reflex action/response."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to react quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "good reflexes Fighter pilots need good reflexes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reflex angle is more than 180° and less than 360°.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, automatic reaction to something:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s strong, always has good positioning, and his reflexes are fantastic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reflex is also an automatic reaction involving nerve cells that is not controlled by the brain, and, therefore, does not involve choice, for example, sneezing or vomiting",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reflexes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to react quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "good reflexes Fighter pilots need good reflexes.",
          "fast reflexes She has really fast reflexes, honed by all the video games she plays.",
          "His lightning reflexes and competitive spirit made him a brilliant driver.",
          "I admired her catlike reflexes.",
          "This results in a temporary loss of protective reflexes.",
          "You have to keep your reflexes sharp when you're a cyclist.",
          "Inevitably, your reflexes slow down as you get older."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reflux": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which liquid from the stomach moves upwards into the oesophagus (= the tube that takes food from the mouth to the stomach):",
        "examples": [
          "acid reflux"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reform": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an improvement, especially by changing a person's behaviour or the structure of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Who will reform our unfair electoral system?",
          "For years I was an alcoholic, but I reformed when the doctors gave me six months to live."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement, especially in a person's behaviour or in the structure of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Some reforms of/to the system will be necessary.",
          "The education system was crying out for reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become better, or to make something better by making corrections or removing any faults:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] As governor, he reformed election procedures.",
          "[ I ] She insists that she has finally reformed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement or set of improvements made to a system, law, organization, etc. in order to make it more modern or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "reform of sth Essential reform of the banking sector is under way.",
          "reforms in sth He has called for reforms in the retirement system for years.",
          "banking/economic/tax reform Corporate tax reform has left companies uncertain about future tax bills.",
          "Market reforms have opened the doors to greater competition.",
          "fundamental/major/radical reforms"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an improvement to a system, a law, an organization, etc., in order to make it more modern or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "reform the economy/the tax system, etc.",
          "Corporation tax will be reformed to raise more revenue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reformed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a person) changed and improved because of no longer doing something harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "a reformed alcoholic/criminal"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reforms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an improvement, especially by changing a person's behaviour or the structure of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Who will reform our unfair electoral system?",
          "For years I was an alcoholic, but I reformed when the doctors gave me six months to live."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement, especially in a person's behaviour or in the structure of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Some reforms of/to the system will be necessary.",
          "The education system was crying out for reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become better, or to make something better by making corrections or removing any faults:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] As governor, he reformed election procedures.",
          "[ I ] She insists that she has finally reformed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement or set of improvements made to a system, law, organization, etc. in order to make it more modern or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "reform of sth Essential reform of the banking sector is under way.",
          "reforms in sth He has called for reforms in the retirement system for years.",
          "banking/economic/tax reform Corporate tax reform has left companies uncertain about future tax bills.",
          "Market reforms have opened the doors to greater competition.",
          "fundamental/major/radical reforms"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an improvement to a system, a law, an organization, etc., in order to make it more modern or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "reform the economy/the tax system, etc.",
          "Corporation tax will be reformed to raise more revenue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refrain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to avoid doing or stop yourself from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "We refrained from talking until we knew that it was safe.",
          "The sign on the wall said \"Please refrain from smoking.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short part of a song or poem that is repeated, especially between the verses (= the separate parts)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a phrase that is often repeated:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Every vote counts\" is a familiar refrain in politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not let yourself do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Please refrain from talking during the lecture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short part of a song or poem that is repeated, esp. at the end of each longer part, or any phrase that is often repeated:",
        "examples": [
          "Every year we hear the same refrain, that women are making great strides in business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refresh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone less hot or tired:",
        "examples": [
          "It was such a hot night that I had a cold shower to refresh myself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the most recent information on an internet page appear, usually by clicking a button on the computer screen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of changing something to make it look newer and better, or the thing that is changed:",
        "examples": [
          "Here are some tips for a complete living-room refresh.",
          "A refresh of the exisisting phone will be unveiled next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of filling a container again, especially with food or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I get you a refresh of your coffee?",
          "We'll need more crackers, and a refresh of the dips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making the most recent information on an internet page appear, usually by clicking a button on the computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "The refresh function key reloads the page.",
          "A refresh of the mobile boarding pass will reflect any changes to seat assignments or gate changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give new energy and strength to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "A good night’s sleep will refresh you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the most recent information on an internet page appear, usually by clicking on the computer screen or pressing a key:",
        "examples": [
          "If the link doesn't work, try refreshing the page.",
          "Flat-panel monitors refresh more quickly than traditional monitors.",
          "refresh itself Websites can automatically refresh themselves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refreshed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "less hot or tired:",
        "examples": [
          "I feel so refreshed after that cup of tea.",
          "He felt refreshed (= more energetic and relaxed) after his holiday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refresher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a course to practise and improve skills, especially because you have not used them for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "I went on a refresher course on new techniques in design to bring myself up to date."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refreshing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel less hot or tired:",
        "examples": [
          "There's nothing more refreshing on a hot day than a cold beer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasantly different and interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a refreshing change to see a losing team shaking hands and still smiling after a match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bringing new energy and strength in a pleasant and often unexpected way:",
        "examples": [
          "a refreshing breeze on a hot day",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It’s refreshing to see so many young families moving into the neighborhood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refreshment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(small amounts of) food and drink:",
        "examples": [
          "He stopped at a bar for a little refreshment.",
          "Light refreshments will be available at the back of the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of food or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Light refreshments will be available after the meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refreshments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(small amounts of) food and drink:",
        "examples": [
          "He stopped at a bar for a little refreshment.",
          "Light refreshments will be available at the back of the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of food or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Light refreshments will be available after the meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refrigerate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make or keep something, especially food or drink, cold so that it stays fresh, usually in a fridge:",
        "examples": [
          "Fresh orange juice should be refrigerated after opening and drunk within three days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or keep something, esp. food or drink, cold so that it stays fresh, usually in a refrigerator:",
        "examples": [
          "Refrigerate the mayonnaise after opening the jar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refrigerated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "kept cold in a fridge:",
        "examples": [
          "The company makes refrigerated soups.",
          "The blood warmers heat refrigerated blood so it can be administered rapidly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a vehicle, room, or container) kept at a very low temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "The fish is delivered in a refrigerated van.",
          "Fizzy drinks on a shelf may be cheaper those in a refrigerated case."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refrigeration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of making or keeping something, especially food or drink, cold so that it stays fresh, usually in a fridge:",
        "examples": [
          "The food will spoil without refrigeration.",
          "This was a way to preserve meat before modern refrigeration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refrigerator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of kitchen equipment that uses electricity to preserve food at a cold temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "Store fruit juice in the refrigerator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large piece of equipment that uses electricity to preserve food at a cold temperature",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "refrigerators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of kitchen equipment that uses electricity to preserve food at a cold temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "Store fruit juice in the refrigerator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large piece of equipment that uses electricity to preserve food at a cold temperature",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "refs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the referee in a sports match:",
        "examples": [
          "Who reffed the match?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofreferee",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Our ref E/S/PDH"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refuel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put more fuel into an aircraft, ship, etc. so that it can continue its journey",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "refueled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put more fuel into an aircraft, ship, etc. so that it can continue its journey",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "refueling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "refuge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a place that gives) protection or shelter from danger, trouble, unhappiness, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "These people are seeking/taking refuge from persecution.",
          "The climbers slept in a mountain refuge.",
          "She had fled from her violent husband to a women's refuge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "protection or shelter from danger, trouble, etc., or a place that provides this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Residents took refuge in their basements during the tornado.",
          "[ C ] The bay is also a wildlife refuge for large numbers of birds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refugee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has escaped from their own country for political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of refugees fled across the border."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who leaves his or her home or country to find safety, esp. during a war or for political or religious reasons",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "refugees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has escaped from their own country for political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of refugees fled across the border."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who leaves his or her home or country to find safety, esp. during a war or for political or religious reasons",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "refund": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is given back to you, especially because you are not happy with a product or service that you have bought:",
        "examples": [
          "I took the radio back to the shop and asked for/demanded/got/was given a refund."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a refund:",
        "examples": [
          "When I went on business to Peru, the office refunded my expenses.",
          "[ + two objects ] The holiday was cancelled so the travel agency had to refund everybody the price of the tickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay back money received or spent:",
        "examples": [
          "The theater refunded our money when the performance was canceled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is given back to you, especially because you have paid too much, or you are not happy with a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "ask for/claim/demand a refund Even if the condition is fine, you can still demand a refund if the item is not fit for its purpose.",
          "get/receive a refund",
          "be eligible for/entitled to a refund",
          "make/offer/pay a refund",
          "a cash/full refund",
          "a tax refund"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone back an amount of money, especially because they have paid too much or are not happy with a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "The court ordered the company to refund current customers.",
          "refund money/cash If someone buys you a present you don't like, the store is within its rights not to refund the money.",
          "The customer will be refunded in full up to $50,000.",
          "If you see any branded item you have purchased at a cheaper price elsewhere within 60 days, we will refund the difference."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refunds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is given back to you, especially because you are not happy with a product or service that you have bought:",
        "examples": [
          "I took the radio back to the shop and asked for/demanded/got/was given a refund."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a refund:",
        "examples": [
          "When I went on business to Peru, the office refunded my expenses.",
          "[ + two objects ] The holiday was cancelled so the travel agency had to refund everybody the price of the tickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay back money received or spent:",
        "examples": [
          "The theater refunded our money when the performance was canceled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is given back to you, especially because you have paid too much, or you are not happy with a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "ask for/claim/demand a refund Even if the condition is fine, you can still demand a refund if the item is not fit for its purpose.",
          "get/receive a refund",
          "be eligible for/entitled to a refund",
          "make/offer/pay a refund",
          "a cash/full refund",
          "a tax refund"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone back an amount of money, especially because they have paid too much or are not happy with a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "The court ordered the company to refund current customers.",
          "refund money/cash If someone buys you a present you don't like, the store is within its rights not to refund the money.",
          "The customer will be refunded in full up to $50,000.",
          "If you see any branded item you have purchased at a cheaper price elsewhere within 60 days, we will refund the difference."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refurbished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made to look new again by work such as painting, repairing, and cleaning:",
        "examples": [
          "The newly refurbished property is across the street from the beach.",
          "The company offers refurbished machines with limited warranties."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refusal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of refusing to do or accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our request for permission to travel met with/received a flat/point-blank (= complete) refusal from the authorities.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The government's refusal to see that the protection of the environment must be our first priority today is a great tragedy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of saying that you will not do or accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her request for more money met with a refusal.",
          "refusal to do sth They were frustrated by his refusal to discuss the problem.",
          "refusal of sth Refusal of a suitable alternative job may lead to an employee losing the right to redundancy pay."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refuse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say that you will not do or accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "He asked me to give him another loan, but I refused.",
          "He's in trouble but he's refused all (my offers of) help.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] On cold mornings the car always refuses to start.",
          "[ + two objects ] The local council refused him planning permission to build an extra bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unwanted waste material, especially material that is regularly thrown away from a house, factory, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "garden/kitchen refuse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or show that you are not willing to do, accept, or allow something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She asked him for a loan, but he refused.",
          "[ T ] We were refused admission to the building.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] On cold mornings, the car may refuse to start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worthless or unwanted objects or materials; garbage:",
        "examples": [
          "We separate refuse from recyclables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you will not do or accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "refuse an offer/request/invitation The government proposes to cut unemployment benefits to those who refuse job offers.",
          "refuse sb sth The company was forced to close when it was refused a new bank loan.",
          "refuse to do sth Some big brand wines are refusing to accept supermarket price reductions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refused": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you will not do or accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "He asked me to give him another loan, but I refused.",
          "He's in trouble but he's refused all (my offers of) help.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] On cold mornings the car always refuses to start.",
          "[ + two objects ] The local council refused him planning permission to build an extra bedroom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refuses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say that you will not do or accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "He asked me to give him another loan, but I refused.",
          "He's in trouble but he's refused all (my offers of) help.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] On cold mornings the car always refuses to start.",
          "[ + two objects ] The local council refused him planning permission to build an extra bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unwanted waste material, especially material that is regularly thrown away from a house, factory, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "garden/kitchen refuse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or show that you are not willing to do, accept, or allow something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She asked him for a loan, but he refused.",
          "[ T ] We were refused admission to the building.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] On cold mornings, the car may refuse to start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worthless or unwanted objects or materials; garbage:",
        "examples": [
          "We separate refuse from recyclables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you will not do or accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "refuse an offer/request/invitation The government proposes to cut unemployment benefits to those who refuse job offers.",
          "refuse sb sth The company was forced to close when it was refused a new bank loan.",
          "refuse to do sth Some big brand wines are refusing to accept supermarket price reductions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refusing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you will not do or accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "He asked me to give him another loan, but I refused.",
          "He's in trouble but he's refused all (my offers of) help.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] On cold mornings the car always refuses to start.",
          "[ + two objects ] The local council refused him planning permission to build an extra bedroom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say or prove that a person, statement, opinion, etc. is wrong or false:",
        "examples": [
          "to refute a person/theory/argument/claim"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove a statement, opinion, or belief to be wrong or false:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you refuting the evidence?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "refutes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say or prove that a person, statement, opinion, etc. is wrong or false:",
        "examples": [
          "to refute a person/theory/argument/claim"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove a statement, opinion, or belief to be wrong or false:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you refuting the evidence?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take or get possession of something again:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has regained control of the capital from rebel forces.",
          "She made an effort to regain her self-control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach or return to a place, especially after difficulty or danger:",
        "examples": [
          "The swimmers struggled to regain the shore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something back again:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to move out to regain my sanity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or get possession of something again:",
        "examples": [
          "regain a level/presence/share ABM is struggling to regain its market share.",
          "The company needs to regain control of its finances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to be strong or successful again after a period of difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "On the Nasdaq, technology stocks struggled to regain ground after Wednesday's sell-off."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or get possession of something again:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has regained control of the capital from rebel forces.",
          "She made an effort to regain her self-control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach or return to a place, especially after difficulty or danger:",
        "examples": [
          "The swimmers struggled to regain the shore."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regaining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or get possession of something again:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has regained control of the capital from rebel forces.",
          "She made an effort to regain her self-control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach or return to a place, especially after difficulty or danger:",
        "examples": [
          "The swimmers struggled to regain the shore."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very special and suitable for a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "a regal manner",
          "He made a regal entrance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suitable for or in the manner of a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "a regal bearing"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to entertain someone with stories or jokes:",
        "examples": [
          "Grandpa regaled us with tales of his small-town childhood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to consider or have an opinion about something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Environmentalists regard GM technology with suspicion.",
          "Her parents always regarded her as the smartest of their children.",
          "He is generally/widely regarded as the father of international law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look carefully at something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The bird regarded me with suspicion as I walked up to its nest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in connection with:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no problem as regards the financial arrangements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "respect or admiration for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company holds her in high regard.",
          "He has no regard for other people's feelings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in connection with:",
        "examples": [
          "I am writing to you with regard to your letter of 15 March."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in this particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "The union is the largest in the country and in this/that regard is best placed to serve its members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "greetings:",
        "examples": [
          "Please give/send/convey my regards to your mother if you see her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or think about something in a particular way, or to look carefully at someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Laura is highly regarded by her colleagues.",
          "The dog regarded me with suspicion as I approached the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to send good wishes to someone at the end of a letter or an email, or to ask someone to give greetings to another person who is not present:",
        "examples": [
          "I look forward to hearing from you. With kind regards, David Price.",
          "Please convey my regards to your boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in connection with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I am writing to you with regard to your letter of 15 March."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regarded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or have an opinion about something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Environmentalists regard GM technology with suspicion.",
          "Her parents always regarded her as the smartest of their children.",
          "He is generally/widely regarded as the father of international law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look carefully at something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The bird regarded me with suspicion as I walked up to its nest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in connection with:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no problem as regards the financial arrangements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regarding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "about:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is being questioned regarding its employment policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in relation to; about:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a question regarding your last statement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "about or relating to:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is being questioned regarding its employment policy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regardless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "despite; not being affected by something:",
        "examples": [
          "The plan for a new office building went ahead regardless of local opposition.",
          "She knew it was dangerous to visit him except at night, but she set out regardless (of the risk).",
          "This job is open to all, regardless of previous experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "despite what has been said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "We want tax cuts, but regardless, we need to limit expenditures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "greetings and expressions of affection:",
        "examples": [
          "Please give my regards to your sister."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when a country is ruled by a regent",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Regency buildings, furniture, literature, etc. are of a style popular in Great Britain and Ireland from 1811 to 1820.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "regenerate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to improve a place or system, especially by making it more active or successful",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow again:",
        "examples": [
          "Tissue regenerates after skin is scratched.",
          "A lizard can regenerate its tail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve a place or system so that it is active or producing good results again:",
        "examples": [
          "As president of the college, he regenerated a failing institution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow again, or to make something grow again, for example, new tissue or a new part",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop and improve something, especially by making it as good or successful as it was before:",
        "examples": [
          "They are involved in a series of commercial and housing developments to regenerate the area.",
          "The casino is intended to create jobs and regenerate the local economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regenerating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve a place or system, especially by making it more active or successful",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow again:",
        "examples": [
          "Tissue regenerates after skin is scratched.",
          "A lizard can regenerate its tail."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regeneration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of improving a place or system, especially by making it more active or successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The council is committed to a programme of urban regeneration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of something growing or being grown again:",
        "examples": [
          "The treatment promotes regeneration of nerve cells in the spinal cord.",
          "Natural forest regeneration on deforested land exerts a controlling influence on carbon dioxide emissions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who rules a country for a limited period, because the king or queen is absent or too young, too ill, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "ruling as a regent:",
        "examples": [
          "the Prince Regent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the US) a member of the governing group of a university or educational system:",
        "examples": [
          "the Board of Regents"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reggae": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of popular music from Jamaica, with a strong second and fourth beat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of popular music from Jamaica with a strong second and fourth beat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "regime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular government or a system or method of government:",
        "examples": [
          "The old corrupt, totalitarian regime was overthrown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of operating or organizing a business, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The regime in this office is hard work and more hard work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular government, or a system or method of government:",
        "examples": [
          "a Communist/totalitarian regime"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of operating or organizing a system, an economy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "an investment/a pricing/a tax regime Many individual employees will benefit from this favourable tax regime.",
          "Trading would be under London's regulatory regime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regimen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any set of rules about food and exercise that someone follows, especially in order to improve their health:",
        "examples": [
          "After his heart attack the doctor put him on a strict regimen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of rules about food, exercise, or behavior that you follow, esp. in order to improve your health:",
        "examples": [
          "His doctor put him on a strict regimen of exercise and low-fat food."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regiment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large group of soldiers, or (more generally) any large number of things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "Regiments are usually commanded by a colonel and are sometimes made up of soldiers from a particular city or part of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of soldiers combining several battalions",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "regimental": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with a particular regiment (= a large group of soldiers):",
        "examples": [
          "a regimental tie/uniform",
          "a regimental commander/sergeant-major"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regimes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular government or a system or method of government:",
        "examples": [
          "The old corrupt, totalitarian regime was overthrown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of operating or organizing a business, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The regime in this office is hard work and more hard work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular government, or a system or method of government:",
        "examples": [
          "a Communist/totalitarian regime"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of operating or organizing a system, an economy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "an investment/a pricing/a tax regime Many individual employees will benefit from this favourable tax regime.",
          "Trading would be under London's regulatory regime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regina": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Latin word meaning \"queen\", used to show the side in a court case that is the state, when there is a queen",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "region": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular area or part of the world, or any of the large official areas into which a country is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "one of China's autonomous regions",
          "the Nordic/Asia-Pacific region",
          "the Basque region"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of a country, especially one that has a particular characteristic or is known for something:",
        "examples": [
          "a wine/farming region",
          "mountainous/coastal regions",
          "There's a shortage of cheap housing in the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular part of someone's body:",
        "examples": [
          "He said he had sharp pains in the stomach region/the region of the stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "approximately:",
        "examples": [
          "They estimate that the temperature yesterday was (somewhere) in the region of -30°C."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area or part of a state, country, or the earth’s surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Wheat is the major crop of this region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A region is also a particular area or part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s complaining of pain in the lower abdominal region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area or part of the world, or one of the areas into which a country is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "the less-developed regions of the world",
          "Coastal regions of the country have much better infrastructure and many more Internet users than others.",
          "The retailer plans to open eight stores in the Baltimore region in the next two months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that a number is only approximate:",
        "examples": [
          "cost/earn/pay in the region of sth A comparable system would cost somewhere in the region of 300,000 euros.",
          "They made us an offer in the region of $25,000."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or coming from a particular part of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "a regional accent/dialect/newspaper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or coming from a particular part of a country or a particular part of the world:",
        "examples": [
          "a regional director/manager",
          "regional demand/distribution",
          "a regional economy/market",
          "National advertising has been much harder hit than regional advertising.",
          "Starting new stores in new markets involves setting up regional offices and launching marketing campaigns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a company or an organization that operates in a particular part of a country rather than the whole country:",
        "examples": [
          "regional businesses/companies",
          "a regional bank/newspaper"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular area or part of the world, or any of the large official areas into which a country is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "one of China's autonomous regions",
          "the Nordic/Asia-Pacific region",
          "the Basque region"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of a country, especially one that has a particular characteristic or is known for something:",
        "examples": [
          "a wine/farming region",
          "mountainous/coastal regions",
          "There's a shortage of cheap housing in the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular part of someone's body:",
        "examples": [
          "He said he had sharp pains in the stomach region/the region of the stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "approximately:",
        "examples": [
          "They estimate that the temperature yesterday was (somewhere) in the region of -30°C."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area or part of a state, country, or the earth’s surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Wheat is the major crop of this region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A region is also a particular area or part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s complaining of pain in the lower abdominal region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area or part of the world, or one of the areas into which a country is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "the less-developed regions of the world",
          "Coastal regions of the country have much better infrastructure and many more Internet users than others.",
          "The retailer plans to open eight stores in the Baltimore region in the next two months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that a number is only approximate:",
        "examples": [
          "cost/earn/pay in the region of sth A comparable system would cost somewhere in the region of 300,000 euros.",
          "They made us an offer in the region of $25,000."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "register": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put information, especially your name, into an official list or record:",
        "examples": [
          "I registered the car in my name.",
          "Within two weeks of arrival all foreigners had to register with the local police.",
          "Students have to register for the new course by the end of April."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record, show, or express something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Geiger counter registered a dangerous level of radioactivity.",
          "The earthquake was too small to register on the Richter scale.",
          "formal His face registered extreme disapproval of what he had witnessed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something registers, someone realizes it and if someone registers something, they realize it:",
        "examples": [
          "I did mention the address but I'm not sure that it registered (with him).",
          "I scarcely registered the fact that he was there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you register a letter or parcel, you send it using a special postal service, so that it will be dealt with in a special way and not be lost:",
        "examples": [
          "a registered letter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book or record containing a list of names:",
        "examples": [
          "Guests write their names in the (hotel) register.",
          "Is your name on the register of voters?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book used to record if a child is present at school:",
        "examples": [
          "If a child is absent, the teacher notes it down in the (class) register."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in school, the period at the start of the morning and afternoon when a teacher records on an official list that children are present",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the style of language, grammar, and words used for particular situations:",
        "examples": [
          "People chatting at a party will usually be talking in (an) informal register."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the notes that a musical instrument or a person's voice can produce, from the highest to the lowest:",
        "examples": [
          "music written mainly for the lower/higher register of the clarinet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the drawer in a cash register (= a machine which records sales in a shop, and in which money is kept) or the cash register itself:",
        "examples": [
          "Next time you have the register open, could you give me some change?",
          "I think these items have been rung up wrongly on the register."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record someone’s name or ownership of property on an official list:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I registered the car in my name.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Voters have until February 16 to register to vote in the primary.",
          "[ I ] Students are currently registering for summer courses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you register a letter or package when you mail it, you pay extra to have it recorded and receive special care in delivery.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an instrument) to measure and record an amount:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The thermometer registered 79°F.",
          "[ I ] The tremor barely registered on the Richter scale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show an emotion by the expression on your face:",
        "examples": [
          "Her face registered shock at the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have some effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The loss of her home has not really registered on her yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the notes that a voice or musical instrument can produce, from the highest to the lowest",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofcash register",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that controls the flow of air from a heating or cooling system through an opening into a room",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book containing an official list or record:",
        "examples": [
          "The American Film Institute drew up a register of the 100 greatest American films ever made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information, especially the name of someone or something, on an official list or record:",
        "examples": [
          "Bids may be registered 24 hours a day.",
          "to register a car/company/domain name",
          "register as sth Investment advisers may need to register as brokers.",
          "In the UK, a business is required to register for VAT.",
          "register (sb/sth) with sth Hedge-fund managers must register the commission under the terms of the 1940 Investment Advisers Act."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record or show a measurement, an amount, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The built-in telephone line has registered 50 calls daily.",
          "During the period under review, the company registered a 30% decline in gross profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when you register a letter or package, you send it by mail using a special service, so that it will be dealt with in a special way and not be lost:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to register this parcel, please.",
          "a registered letter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show your opinion or interest formally or officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The engineering arm of the company is said to have registered an interest by the bid deadline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book or record containing an official list of names, items, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a central/national register",
          "guest/visitors' register All visitors to the company are asked to sign the visitors' register.",
          "Issuing companies keep a register of bondholders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "registered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "officially listed and accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "a registered nurse/charity/trademark"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "recorded on an official list:",
        "examples": [
          "Only registered voters can be picked for jury selection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "officially or legally listed and accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "She was listed as the registered agent for the business.",
          "registered member/owner Registered members of the consumer cooperative vote on major policy decisions.",
          "a registered charity"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "registering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information, especially your name, into an official list or record:",
        "examples": [
          "I registered the car in my name.",
          "Within two weeks of arrival all foreigners had to register with the local police.",
          "Students have to register for the new course by the end of April."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record, show, or express something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Geiger counter registered a dangerous level of radioactivity.",
          "The earthquake was too small to register on the Richter scale.",
          "formal His face registered extreme disapproval of what he had witnessed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something registers, someone realizes it and if someone registers something, they realize it:",
        "examples": [
          "I did mention the address but I'm not sure that it registered (with him).",
          "I scarcely registered the fact that he was there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you register a letter or parcel, you send it using a special postal service, so that it will be dealt with in a special way and not be lost:",
        "examples": [
          "a registered letter"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "registers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put information, especially your name, into an official list or record:",
        "examples": [
          "I registered the car in my name.",
          "Within two weeks of arrival all foreigners had to register with the local police.",
          "Students have to register for the new course by the end of April."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record, show, or express something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Geiger counter registered a dangerous level of radioactivity.",
          "The earthquake was too small to register on the Richter scale.",
          "formal His face registered extreme disapproval of what he had witnessed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something registers, someone realizes it and if someone registers something, they realize it:",
        "examples": [
          "I did mention the address but I'm not sure that it registered (with him).",
          "I scarcely registered the fact that he was there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you register a letter or parcel, you send it using a special postal service, so that it will be dealt with in a special way and not be lost:",
        "examples": [
          "a registered letter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book or record containing a list of names:",
        "examples": [
          "Guests write their names in the (hotel) register.",
          "Is your name on the register of voters?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book used to record if a child is present at school:",
        "examples": [
          "If a child is absent, the teacher notes it down in the (class) register."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in school, the period at the start of the morning and afternoon when a teacher records on an official list that children are present",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the style of language, grammar, and words used for particular situations:",
        "examples": [
          "People chatting at a party will usually be talking in (an) informal register."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the notes that a musical instrument or a person's voice can produce, from the highest to the lowest:",
        "examples": [
          "music written mainly for the lower/higher register of the clarinet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the drawer in a cash register (= a machine which records sales in a shop, and in which money is kept) or the cash register itself:",
        "examples": [
          "Next time you have the register open, could you give me some change?",
          "I think these items have been rung up wrongly on the register."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record someone’s name or ownership of property on an official list:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I registered the car in my name.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Voters have until February 16 to register to vote in the primary.",
          "[ I ] Students are currently registering for summer courses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you register a letter or package when you mail it, you pay extra to have it recorded and receive special care in delivery.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an instrument) to measure and record an amount:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The thermometer registered 79°F.",
          "[ I ] The tremor barely registered on the Richter scale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show an emotion by the expression on your face:",
        "examples": [
          "Her face registered shock at the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have some effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The loss of her home has not really registered on her yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the notes that a voice or musical instrument can produce, from the highest to the lowest",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofcash register",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that controls the flow of air from a heating or cooling system through an opening into a room",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book containing an official list or record:",
        "examples": [
          "The American Film Institute drew up a register of the 100 greatest American films ever made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information, especially the name of someone or something, on an official list or record:",
        "examples": [
          "Bids may be registered 24 hours a day.",
          "to register a car/company/domain name",
          "register as sth Investment advisers may need to register as brokers.",
          "In the UK, a business is required to register for VAT.",
          "register (sb/sth) with sth Hedge-fund managers must register the commission under the terms of the 1940 Investment Advisers Act."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record or show a measurement, an amount, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The built-in telephone line has registered 50 calls daily.",
          "During the period under review, the company registered a 30% decline in gross profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when you register a letter or package, you send it by mail using a special service, so that it will be dealt with in a special way and not be lost:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to register this parcel, please.",
          "a registered letter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show your opinion or interest formally or officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The engineering arm of the company is said to have registered an interest by the bid deadline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book or record containing an official list of names, items, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a central/national register",
          "guest/visitors' register All visitors to the company are asked to sign the visitors' register.",
          "Issuing companies keep a register of bondholders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "registrar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official whose job is to keep official records, especially of births, deaths, and marriages",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "at some colleges, an official in charge of exams, keeping records, and new students",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hospital doctor who is training to become a consultant (= a hospital doctor at the highest level with special training in and knowledge of a particular area of medicine):",
        "examples": [
          "A hospital registrar is of a lower rank than a consultant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who keeps records, esp. a college or university official who is responsible for students’ records of classes and marks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization whose job is to keep official records, especially of changes in who owns shares in a company:",
        "examples": [
          "The stockbroker will conduct the transaction on screen and notify the share registrar, all with the press of a button."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "registration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of recording a name or information on an official list:",
        "examples": [
          "voter registration"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official set of numbers and letters shown on the front and back of a road vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "Police are looking for a small blue car with the registration number B34-ACS."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record of someone's name on an official list:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Keep your car registration with the vehicle.",
          "[ U ] With an election approaching, both political parties are encouraging voter registration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making an official record of names and other information, or a document that shows these details:",
        "examples": [
          "registration fee/form/process The investor registration fee for the conference is $395.",
          "registration as sth The FDA recently revoked his registration as a manufacturer.",
          "Figures on car sales showed that new registrations fell 4.9% last month.",
          "There has been a recent increase in the number of registrations of new domain names."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, the process of a company giving documents to the Securities and Exchange Commission asking if it can offer shares for sale on a stock market:",
        "examples": [
          "The move resulted in an increase in registration of securities offerings in the US by foreign private issuers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official set of numbers and letters shown on the front and back of a road vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the registration of the car?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "registry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where official records are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "a land/business/electoral registry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official list or record, or a place where official records are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "a voter registry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official record of people or things relating to a business or other activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The centre manages an online registry of share ownership.",
          "on/in the registry Sixty companies have been listed on the registry since it opened.",
          "There was no reliable public property registry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization or place that keeps official records:",
        "examples": [
          "You can get the dates from the central registry in the town hall.",
          "The registry has now published the statewide cancer data."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on some computer systems, the place on the computer where information is recorded about software settings on the computer:",
        "examples": [
          "In order for your computer to know how to run properly, the registry sets up instructions for it to follow.",
          "A slow computer is often the result of registry errors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regressed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return to a previous and less advanced or worse state, condition, or way of behaving:",
        "examples": [
          "She suffered brain damage from the car accident and regressed to the mental age of a five-year-old.",
          "He says the city has regressed in terms of participation in recycling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an illness or its symptoms (= effects)) to become less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "Following removal of the tumour, all the symptoms regressed.",
          "The disease may regress if the patient stops smoking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regression": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a return to a previous and less advanced or worse state, condition, or way of behaving:",
        "examples": [
          "A regression has occurred in the overall political situation.",
          "regression to childhood"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of an illness or its symptoms (= effects) becoming less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "The treatment was more effective than tamoxifen, which causes complete regression in only about 30% of cases.",
          "In this group there was a significant regression in artery wall thickness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which things get worse rather than better:",
        "examples": [
          "There's been a recent rise in nurses' wages after a decade of stagnation or even regression.",
          "The past years have seen a regression in the march of economic progress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regret": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of sadness about something sad or wrong or about a mistake that you have made, and a wish that it could have been different and better:",
        "examples": [
          "I left school at 16, but I've had a great life and I have no regrets.",
          "The manager expressed deep regret at/for the number of staff reductions.",
          "We think, much to our regret (= and we are very sorry about this), that we will not be able to visit you next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a polite message that you cannot go to a party, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We did have an invitation, but we had to send Graham our regrets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel sorry about a situation, especially something sad or wrong or a mistake that you have made:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there anything you've done in your life that you regret?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I have always regretted not having studied harder at school.",
          "[ + (that) ] formal The council regrets (that) the money to subsidize the youth club is no longer available.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] formal British Airways regret to announce the cancellation of flight BA205 to Madrid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel sorry or unhappy about something you did or were unable to do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He regretted his decision to leave school.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] I regret (that) I didn’t buy more when they were on sale.",
          "[ T ] I’m going to regret eating all those nachos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fml Regret is also used to express in a polite way that you feel sorry about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] My husband regrets (that) he couldn’t be here tonight.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The weather, I regret to say, is getting worse."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regretful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing that you feel sorry about something:",
        "examples": [
          "a regretful goodbye/glance/smile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling or expressing sadness or disappointment:",
        "examples": [
          "a regretful sigh"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regrets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of sadness about something sad or wrong or about a mistake that you have made, and a wish that it could have been different and better:",
        "examples": [
          "I left school at 16, but I've had a great life and I have no regrets.",
          "The manager expressed deep regret at/for the number of staff reductions.",
          "We think, much to our regret (= and we are very sorry about this), that we will not be able to visit you next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a polite message that you cannot go to a party, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We did have an invitation, but we had to send Graham our regrets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel sorry about a situation, especially something sad or wrong or a mistake that you have made:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there anything you've done in your life that you regret?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I have always regretted not having studied harder at school.",
          "[ + (that) ] formal The council regrets (that) the money to subsidize the youth club is no longer available.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] formal British Airways regret to announce the cancellation of flight BA205 to Madrid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel sorry or unhappy about something you did or were unable to do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He regretted his decision to leave school.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] I regret (that) I didn’t buy more when they were on sale.",
          "[ T ] I’m going to regret eating all those nachos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fml Regret is also used to express in a polite way that you feel sorry about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] My husband regrets (that) he couldn’t be here tonight.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The weather, I regret to say, is getting worse."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regrettable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel sad and sorry about something:",
        "examples": [
          "a most/deeply regrettable mistake"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing or deserving sadness or disappointment:",
        "examples": [
          "The omission of a sponsor’s name on the program was a regrettable error."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regrettably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that makes you feel sad and sorry about something:",
        "examples": [
          "I regrettably got involved with some situations I shouldn't have.",
          "Regrettably, education has not been properly funded."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regretted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "regretting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "regroup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to organize something again in order to make a new effort, especially after a defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "They lost their first game, but then regrouped and beat Detroit and Hartford."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize again in order to make a new effort, esp. after a defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] They lost their first game, but then regrouped and beat Detroit and Hartford."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the structure of an organization or a group of people to make it more successful, especially when there have been problems:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a financial setback that forced them to regroup.",
          "They need time to recover, regroup, and come up with a new strategy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regular": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or doing something often:",
        "examples": [
          "a regular customer/churchgoer/reader/user",
          "Professional athletes make regular appearances on TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening repeatedly in a fixed pattern, with equal or similar amounts of space or time between one and the next; even:",
        "examples": [
          "Her heartbeat was regular.",
          "at regular intervals The gardeners planted the trees at regular intervals.",
          "on a regular basis I suggest that we have regular meetings/meet on a regular basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is regular empties their bowels often enough:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor asked if I was regular/if my bowel movements were regular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone who has periods (= blood flow from the uterus that usually happens about once a month) is regular, there is usually the same amount of time between each of their periods, and each period usually lasts about the same amount of time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "usual or ordinary:",
        "examples": [
          "Her regular secretary was off sick for a week.",
          "I couldn't see my regular dentist.",
          "You can use low-fat or regular cream cheese.",
          "Do you want large fries or regular fries with that?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A regular verb, noun, or adjective follows the usual rules in the structure of its various forms:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Talk\" is a regular verb but \"be\" is not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a normal man who is liked and trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "He just seemed like a regular guy - like one of us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an army that exists all the time, or a soldier in such an army:",
        "examples": [
          "The following year she enlisted in the regular army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the same on both or all sides:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very handsome, with regular features and deep brown eyes.",
          "A square is a regular quadrilateral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "real; complete:",
        "examples": [
          "The situation here now is becoming a regular disaster.",
          "old-fashioned That child is a regular charmer/little nuisance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who often goes to a particular event or place, such as a shop or restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "He's one of the regulars at the pub."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier whose permanent job is being a soldier",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a player who usually plays in most of a team's competitive matches:",
        "examples": [
          "They rested several of their first-team regulars.",
          "Young players are eager to become regulars in the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "regularly or often:",
        "examples": [
          "Now that there is a Chinese supermarket nearby, I'll be cooking Chinese food on the regular.",
          "When we lived in Michigan we used to go out on the lake on the regular.",
          "On this TV channel, personal drama like this is served up on the regular.",
          "He goes around making enemies on the regular.",
          "He asked her if she would date him on the regular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening repeatedly in a fixed pattern, with equal or similar amounts of space or time between one and the next:",
        "examples": [
          "a regular heartbeat",
          "working regular hours",
          "Trees were planted at regular intervals along the avenue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "usual or ordinary; normal:",
        "examples": [
          "He drove his regular route to work.",
          "Her regular assistant is on vacation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Regular also means of an average or standard size:",
        "examples": [
          "That minivan is longer than a regular station wagon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The regular army is the permanently organized army of a country.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A regular verb, noun, adjective, or other type of word follows the usual rules in the language for changing word endings.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe a man as a regular guy, you mean that he is an ordinary, likable person:",
        "examples": [
          "He wanted to prove he was a regular guy by going fishing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "doing the same thing or going to the same place often:",
        "examples": [
          "a regular contributor to the magazine",
          "a regular customer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shaped equally on all sides:",
        "examples": [
          "Her teeth are small and regular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who goes to the same place or does the same thing often:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s one of the regulars at the club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening at the same time each day, week, month, etc. and usually fairly often:",
        "examples": [
          "All staff make regular payments to the pension fund.",
          "I need a job with a regular income.",
          "I would like a job with more regular hours.",
          "Discussions about the direction of the company take place on a regular basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who often uses something or buys something from the same organization:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a special offer for our regular customers.",
          "The service has over 70,000 regular users."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who is employed permanently by a company, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Temporary workers do not get the same benefits as regular employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe work that is permanent:",
        "examples": [
          "She has had plenty of jobs but never been in regular employment.",
          "He gave up his regular job to play in a rock band."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ordinary or typical in size or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want a small, regular, or large coffee?",
          "Try substituting soy milk for regular milk.",
          "The price of regular gasoline has risen steeply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a customer who goes to the same store, restaurant, etc. very often:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a regular at all the fashionable clubs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regularly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "often:",
        "examples": [
          "She regularly appears on TV talk shows.",
          "Accidents regularly occur on this street.",
          "Experts say that the product, if eaten regularly, could be harmful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with equal or similar amounts of space or time between one and the next:",
        "examples": [
          "We meet regularly to discuss progress on the project.",
          "The competitors set off at regularly spaced intervals.",
          "The best advice is to eat regularly and get plenty of sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at repeated times, with equal or similar amounts of time between one time and the next:",
        "examples": [
          "We meet regularly each morning for coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "by doing the same thing or going to the same place often:",
        "examples": [
          "She appears regularly on national TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the same time each day, week, month, etc. and usually fairly often:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales managers regularly compare the performance levels of their sales force with performance forecasts.",
          "The US is hoping to use the regularly scheduled talks to push for better access to European markets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regulars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or doing something often:",
        "examples": [
          "a regular customer/churchgoer/reader/user",
          "Professional athletes make regular appearances on TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening repeatedly in a fixed pattern, with equal or similar amounts of space or time between one and the next; even:",
        "examples": [
          "Her heartbeat was regular.",
          "at regular intervals The gardeners planted the trees at regular intervals.",
          "on a regular basis I suggest that we have regular meetings/meet on a regular basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is regular empties their bowels often enough:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor asked if I was regular/if my bowel movements were regular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone who has periods (= blood flow from the uterus that usually happens about once a month) is regular, there is usually the same amount of time between each of their periods, and each period usually lasts about the same amount of time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "usual or ordinary:",
        "examples": [
          "Her regular secretary was off sick for a week.",
          "I couldn't see my regular dentist.",
          "You can use low-fat or regular cream cheese.",
          "Do you want large fries or regular fries with that?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A regular verb, noun, or adjective follows the usual rules in the structure of its various forms:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Talk\" is a regular verb but \"be\" is not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a normal man who is liked and trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "He just seemed like a regular guy - like one of us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an army that exists all the time, or a soldier in such an army:",
        "examples": [
          "The following year she enlisted in the regular army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the same on both or all sides:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very handsome, with regular features and deep brown eyes.",
          "A square is a regular quadrilateral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "real; complete:",
        "examples": [
          "The situation here now is becoming a regular disaster.",
          "old-fashioned That child is a regular charmer/little nuisance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who often goes to a particular event or place, such as a shop or restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "He's one of the regulars at the pub."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier whose permanent job is being a soldier",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a player who usually plays in most of a team's competitive matches:",
        "examples": [
          "They rested several of their first-team regulars.",
          "Young players are eager to become regulars in the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "regularly or often:",
        "examples": [
          "Now that there is a Chinese supermarket nearby, I'll be cooking Chinese food on the regular.",
          "When we lived in Michigan we used to go out on the lake on the regular.",
          "On this TV channel, personal drama like this is served up on the regular.",
          "He goes around making enemies on the regular.",
          "He asked her if she would date him on the regular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening repeatedly in a fixed pattern, with equal or similar amounts of space or time between one and the next:",
        "examples": [
          "a regular heartbeat",
          "working regular hours",
          "Trees were planted at regular intervals along the avenue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "usual or ordinary; normal:",
        "examples": [
          "He drove his regular route to work.",
          "Her regular assistant is on vacation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Regular also means of an average or standard size:",
        "examples": [
          "That minivan is longer than a regular station wagon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The regular army is the permanently organized army of a country.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A regular verb, noun, adjective, or other type of word follows the usual rules in the language for changing word endings.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe a man as a regular guy, you mean that he is an ordinary, likable person:",
        "examples": [
          "He wanted to prove he was a regular guy by going fishing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "doing the same thing or going to the same place often:",
        "examples": [
          "a regular contributor to the magazine",
          "a regular customer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shaped equally on all sides:",
        "examples": [
          "Her teeth are small and regular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who goes to the same place or does the same thing often:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s one of the regulars at the club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening at the same time each day, week, month, etc. and usually fairly often:",
        "examples": [
          "All staff make regular payments to the pension fund.",
          "I need a job with a regular income.",
          "I would like a job with more regular hours.",
          "Discussions about the direction of the company take place on a regular basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who often uses something or buys something from the same organization:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a special offer for our regular customers.",
          "The service has over 70,000 regular users."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who is employed permanently by a company, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Temporary workers do not get the same benefits as regular employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe work that is permanent:",
        "examples": [
          "She has had plenty of jobs but never been in regular employment.",
          "He gave up his regular job to play in a rock band."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ordinary or typical in size or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want a small, regular, or large coffee?",
          "Try substituting soy milk for regular milk.",
          "The price of regular gasoline has risen steeply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a customer who goes to the same store, restaurant, etc. very often:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a regular at all the fashionable clubs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regulate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to control something, especially by making it work in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "You can regulate the temperature in the house by adjusting the thermostat.",
          "[ + question word ] Her mother strictly regulates how much TV she can watch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control an activity or process by rules or a system:",
        "examples": [
          "A computer system regulates production.",
          "[ + question word ] Their parents regulate how much TV the children can watch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Regulate also means to adjust something to a desired level or standard:",
        "examples": [
          "As a diabetic, she regulates her sugar intake carefully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to check that the activities of a business or organization are legal and follow official rules or laws:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress has the power to regulate interstate commerce.",
          "The agency regulates the financial services industry.",
          "This government does not trust the public sector to regulate itself."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regulated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "controlled by rules or laws:",
        "examples": [
          "Most reputable, regulated businesses will ensure a steady cash flow.",
          "There are 14 federally regulated banks.",
          "These trusts are cost-effective and well regulated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regulates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to control something, especially by making it work in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "You can regulate the temperature in the house by adjusting the thermostat.",
          "[ + question word ] Her mother strictly regulates how much TV she can watch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control an activity or process by rules or a system:",
        "examples": [
          "A computer system regulates production.",
          "[ + question word ] Their parents regulate how much TV the children can watch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Regulate also means to adjust something to a desired level or standard:",
        "examples": [
          "As a diabetic, she regulates her sugar intake carefully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to check that the activities of a business or organization are legal and follow official rules or laws:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress has the power to regulate interstate commerce.",
          "The agency regulates the financial services industry.",
          "This government does not trust the public sector to regulate itself."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regulating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control something, especially by making it work in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "You can regulate the temperature in the house by adjusting the thermostat.",
          "[ + question word ] Her mother strictly regulates how much TV she can watch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regulation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official rule or the act of controlling something:",
        "examples": [
          "safety/health/traffic/fire/security regulations",
          "The correct procedure is laid down in the rules and regulations.",
          "government regulation of inflation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "according to the rules or the usual way of doing things:",
        "examples": [
          "businessmen in their regulation pinstripe suits",
          "It's regulation to wear suits at the office.",
          "a regulation football pitch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the chemical and nerve processes that allow people to adjust to changes in themselves and their environment so that they can continue to live",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rules or systems that are used by a person or organization to control an activity or process, or the action of controlling the activity or process:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] federal safety regulations",
          "[ U ] She favors government regulation of health-care systems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "They are introducing new policies and regulations for e-commerce.",
          "environmental/safety/ import regulations",
          "There are far too many rules and regulations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of checking that a business is following official rules or laws:",
        "examples": [
          "This affects the operation and regulation of the accounting profession.",
          "They are looking at the replacement of government regulation by self-regulation and market mechanisms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe official clothes or equipment used by people in a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "All flight attendants are required to wear regulation uniform.",
          "Security staff are issued with regulation kit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regulations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official rule or the act of controlling something:",
        "examples": [
          "safety/health/traffic/fire/security regulations",
          "The correct procedure is laid down in the rules and regulations.",
          "government regulation of inflation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "according to the rules or the usual way of doing things:",
        "examples": [
          "businessmen in their regulation pinstripe suits",
          "It's regulation to wear suits at the office.",
          "a regulation football pitch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the chemical and nerve processes that allow people to adjust to changes in themselves and their environment so that they can continue to live",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rules or systems that are used by a person or organization to control an activity or process, or the action of controlling the activity or process:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] federal safety regulations",
          "[ U ] She favors government regulation of health-care systems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "They are introducing new policies and regulations for e-commerce.",
          "environmental/safety/ import regulations",
          "There are far too many rules and regulations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of checking that a business is following official rules or laws:",
        "examples": [
          "This affects the operation and regulation of the accounting profession.",
          "They are looking at the replacement of government regulation by self-regulation and market mechanisms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe official clothes or equipment used by people in a particular type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "All flight attendants are required to wear regulation uniform.",
          "Security staff are issued with regulation kit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regulator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device used to control things such as the speed of a clock, the temperature in a room, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official who makes certain that the companies who operate a system, such as the national electricity supply, work effectively and fairly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization whose job is to control an activity or process and make certain that it operates as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "Federal regulators prepare to set stricter rules for cars and fuel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or an organization that checks whether a business is working according to official rules or laws:",
        "examples": [
          "The financial regulator has some limited powers to fine directors or companies.",
          "The companies will have to present annual reports to the independent regulator to show what progress they are making in delivering community benefits.",
          "Cost savings are essential if we have to live with the 15-20% price cut proposed by the industry regulator.",
          "banking/communications/energy regulator The move was announced by the state's chief banking regulator.",
          "a media/securities/rail regulator"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regulators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device used to control things such as the speed of a clock, the temperature in a room, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official who makes certain that the companies who operate a system, such as the national electricity supply, work effectively and fairly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization whose job is to control an activity or process and make certain that it operates as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "Federal regulators prepare to set stricter rules for cars and fuel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or an organization that checks whether a business is working according to official rules or laws:",
        "examples": [
          "The financial regulator has some limited powers to fine directors or companies.",
          "The companies will have to present annual reports to the independent regulator to show what progress they are making in delivering community benefits.",
          "Cost savings are essential if we have to live with the 15-20% price cut proposed by the industry regulator.",
          "banking/communications/energy regulator The move was announced by the state's chief banking regulator.",
          "a media/securities/rail regulator"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "regulatory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "controlling:",
        "examples": [
          "a regulatory body/organization"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to a person or organization whose job is to control an activity or process or to the regulations themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "a regulatory agency",
          "federal regulatory standards"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the activity of checking whether a business is working according to official rules or laws:",
        "examples": [
          "regulatory control/powers",
          "It is time to develop a new regulatory framework to ensure the safety of investors.",
          "The deal is subject to regulatory approval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official organization that is responsible for checking whether a business is working legally and according to rules or laws:",
        "examples": [
          "Any regulatory agency can shut down a project if it does not meet health and safety standards.",
          "Regulatory bodies in Europe are questioning the drug's safety."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rehabilitate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to return someone to a good, healthy, or normal life or condition after they have been in prison, been very ill, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The prison service should try to rehabilitate prisoners so that they can lead normal lives when they leave prison.",
          "Physiotherapy is part of rehabilitating accident victims.",
          "After 20 years in official disgrace, she's been rehabilitated (= given a positive public image again)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return something to a good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to replace or rehabilitate the bridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return someone to a healthy or usual condition or way of living, or to return something to good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The aim is to rehabilitate the prisoners so that they can lead productive lives when they are released.",
          "That builder rehabilitates older housing which he then sells for a profit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rehabilitated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return someone to a good, healthy, or normal life or condition after they have been in prison, been very ill, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The prison service should try to rehabilitate prisoners so that they can lead normal lives when they leave prison.",
          "Physiotherapy is part of rehabilitating accident victims.",
          "After 20 years in official disgrace, she's been rehabilitated (= given a positive public image again)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return something to a good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to replace or rehabilitate the bridge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rehabilitation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of returning to a healthy or good way of life, or the process of helping someone to do this after they have been in prison, been very ill, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Many amputees in the early stages of their rehabilitation feel despair.",
          "the rehabilitation of violent offenders",
          "a drug rehabilitation clinic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of returning something to a good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "the rehabilitation of derelict buildings"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rehearsal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a time when all the people involved in a play, dance, etc. practise in order to prepare for a performance:",
        "examples": [
          "They didn't have time for (a) rehearsal before the performance.",
          "He's a producer with three plays in rehearsal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rehearsals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a time when all the people involved in a play, dance, etc. practise in order to prepare for a performance:",
        "examples": [
          "They didn't have time for (a) rehearsal before the performance.",
          "He's a producer with three plays in rehearsal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rehearse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to practise a play, a piece of music, etc. in order to prepare it for public performance:",
        "examples": [
          "The musicians rehearsed (the symphony) for the concert.",
          "figurative On her way to her interview she silently rehearsed what she would say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When someone rehearses a story or an argument, they repeat it with all the details:",
        "examples": [
          "These are arguments that I've heard rehearsed at meetings many times before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to practice something, such as music or a speech, or lead a person or group in practicing it, in order to prepare for a public performance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We rehearse all day and do the show that evening."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rehearsed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to practise a play, a piece of music, etc. in order to prepare it for public performance:",
        "examples": [
          "The musicians rehearsed (the symphony) for the concert.",
          "figurative On her way to her interview she silently rehearsed what she would say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When someone rehearses a story or an argument, they repeat it with all the details:",
        "examples": [
          "These are arguments that I've heard rehearsed at meetings many times before."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rehearsing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to practise a play, a piece of music, etc. in order to prepare it for public performance:",
        "examples": [
          "The musicians rehearsed (the symphony) for the concert.",
          "figurative On her way to her interview she silently rehearsed what she would say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When someone rehearses a story or an argument, they repeat it with all the details:",
        "examples": [
          "These are arguments that I've heard rehearsed at meetings many times before."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reich": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Germany during the period of Nazi control from 1933 to 1945",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reign": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be the king or queen of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "Queen Victoria reigned over Britain from 1837 to 1901."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the main feeling or quality in a situation or person:",
        "examples": [
          "The bomb attacks produced a panic which reigned over the city.",
          "Love reigned supreme in her heart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time when a king or queen rules a country:",
        "examples": [
          "the reign of Henry VIII"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when a particular person, feeling, or quality is very important or has a strong influence:",
        "examples": [
          "his successful reign as manager of the team"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rule a country, or to have power or control",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reigned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the king or queen of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "Queen Victoria reigned over Britain from 1837 to 1901."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the main feeling or quality in a situation or person:",
        "examples": [
          "The bomb attacks produced a panic which reigned over the city.",
          "Love reigned supreme in her heart."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reigning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "being the most recent winner of a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "She's the reigning champion at Wimbledon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reigns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be the king or queen of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "Queen Victoria reigned over Britain from 1837 to 1901."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the main feeling or quality in a situation or person:",
        "examples": [
          "The bomb attacks produced a panic which reigned over the city.",
          "Love reigned supreme in her heart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time when a king or queen rules a country:",
        "examples": [
          "the reign of Henry VIII"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when a particular person, feeling, or quality is very important or has a strong influence:",
        "examples": [
          "his successful reign as manager of the team"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rule a country, or to have power or control",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reimburse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pay back money to someone who has spent it for you or lost it because of you:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline reimbursed me for the amount they had overcharged me.",
          "She was reimbursed by the gas company for the damage to her house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give back the amount of money that someone has spent:",
        "examples": [
          "They’re going to reimburse me for the airfare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone back an amount of money that they have spent doing their work, or to pay them money because you have caused them to have a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "We will reimburse all costs.",
          "Travel expenses will be reimbursed.",
          "reimburse sb for sth Your employer should reimburse you for any expenses incurred.",
          "Our company will reimburse you for the full extent of the damage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reimbursed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay back money to someone who has spent it for you or lost it because of you:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline reimbursed me for the amount they had overcharged me.",
          "She was reimbursed by the gas company for the damage to her house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rein": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin piece of material, especially leather, that helps you to control and direct a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "You pull on both reins to stop or slow a horse, but only the left rein to turn left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strap that is put around a small child's body or wrist and held at the other end by an adult so that the adult can stop the child running away:",
        "examples": [
          "I always put my son on reins when we go shopping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long thin piece of material, esp. leather, used to control a horse",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "power and control of a business or other activity:",
        "examples": [
          "These are the councillors who hold the reins of power.",
          "He handed the reins to his successor.",
          "I am retiring, and someone else can take over the reins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the freedom to do what you want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "have free rein We were told we had free rein on questions of design.",
          "give sb/sth free rein (to do sth) She was given free rein to make all the changes she wanted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something to happen freely and completely:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a post which will give your talents full rein.",
          "It's a task that requires you to allow full rein to your imagination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control something very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to keep a tight rein on the advertising budget."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reincarnation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the belief that a dead person's spirit returns to life in another body:",
        "examples": [
          "Hindus and Buddhists believe in reincarnation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal in whose body a dead person's spirit returns to life:",
        "examples": [
          "He believes he's a reincarnation of Julius Caesar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the belief of some people that the spirit of a dead person returns to life in another body or form, or a person or thing believed to have returned or been brought back in this way",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reindeer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of deer that lives in the northern parts of Europe, Asia, and North America:",
        "examples": [
          "Santa Claus travels in a sleigh pulled by reindeer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of deer that has horns like branches and lives in colder, northern parts of the world",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reinforce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The pockets on my jeans are reinforced with double stitching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something reinforces an idea or opinion, it provides more proof or support for it and makes it seem true:",
        "examples": [
          "The final technical report into the accident reinforces the findings of initial investigations.",
          "His behaviour merely reinforced my dislike of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide an army with more soldiers or weapons to make it stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The garrison is to be reinforced with/by another two battalions of soldiers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something stronger, usually by adding more material or another piece:",
        "examples": [
          "Building codes in California required that steel rods be used to reinforce cinder-block construction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that reinforces an idea or opinion provides proof or support:",
        "examples": [
          "But let me just cite one other fact to reinforce what you’re saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To reinforce an army is to provide it with more soldiers or weapons.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a material or structure stronger by adding something to it:",
        "examples": [
          "The containers have been reinforced with steel bands.",
          "reinforced concrete"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an idea or belief stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "reinforce the message/idea/view that The huge support given to big business by politicians has reinforced the message that the pursuit of wealth is the only thing that matters.",
          "They recommended that we reinforce our new brand identity with an advertising campaign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the power of something, especially by making it bigger:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to reinforce our sales capacity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reinforced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made stronger by being made of a strong material or by having special parts added:",
        "examples": [
          "Motorbike leathers have reinforced knees and elbows.",
          "These T-connectors have a reinforced centre section, to strengthen the join between the vertical and horizontal bits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reinforced building or structure is made of materials, such as bricks or concrete, that contain metal rods to make them stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "A huge reinforced brick pillar supported the rear of the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a belief, plan, feeling, etc.) stronger than before:",
        "examples": [
          "He returned to his desk with a reinforced belief in the value of his work.",
          "They entered the tournament with a reinforced determination to win.",
          "There was a reinforced consensus on the need for more engagement with party members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an army or other force) made stronger with more soldiers or weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "Reinforced police patrols moved through the city in order to maintain order.",
          "There was a fresh push by a reinforced army to quell the insurgency ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reinforcement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of making something stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The harbour walls need urgent reinforcement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soldiers sent to join an army to make it stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "Massive troop reinforcements were sent into the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something added to provide more strength or support:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The dam urgently needs reinforcement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Reinforcements are soldiers sent to join an army to make it stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Failure to increase funds would deny reinforcements to troops already in the war zone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Reinforcement is also a way of influencing behavior through rewards and punishments:",
        "examples": [
          "positive/negative reinforcement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making an idea or belief stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The new logo serves as a visual reinforcement of the company's values."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extra people to help with work:",
        "examples": [
          "Shops had to call in reinforcements to help with the unexpected rush of customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a material or structure stronger, or the thing that is added to a structure to make it stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "This wall needs some kind of reinforcement.",
          "Titanium reinforcements were added to the structure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reinforcements": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "soldiers sent to join an army to make it stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "Massive troop reinforcements were sent into the region.",
          "A thousand more soldiers are being sent as reinforcements.",
          "Reserve troops were called in as reinforcements on the front line.",
          "They sent 25 platoons and two air-support units in as reinforcements.",
          "The paratroopers who had arrived as reinforcements were now under siege inside the compound.",
          "Military trucks had brought in reinforcements earlier in the day, but came under heavy fire leaving the base."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reinforcing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The pockets on my jeans are reinforced with double stitching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something reinforces an idea or opinion, it provides more proof or support for it and makes it seem true:",
        "examples": [
          "The final technical report into the accident reinforces the findings of initial investigations.",
          "His behaviour merely reinforced my dislike of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide an army with more soldiers or weapons to make it stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The garrison is to be reinforced with/by another two battalions of soldiers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin piece of material, especially leather, that helps you to control and direct a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "You pull on both reins to stop or slow a horse, but only the left rein to turn left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strap that is put around a small child's body or wrist and held at the other end by an adult so that the adult can stop the child running away:",
        "examples": [
          "I always put my son on reins when we go shopping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long thin piece of material, esp. leather, used to control a horse",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "power and control of a business or other activity:",
        "examples": [
          "These are the councillors who hold the reins of power.",
          "He handed the reins to his successor.",
          "I am retiring, and someone else can take over the reins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the freedom to do what you want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "have free rein We were told we had free rein on questions of design.",
          "give sb/sth free rein (to do sth) She was given free rein to make all the changes she wanted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something to happen freely and completely:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a post which will give your talents full rein.",
          "It's a task that requires you to allow full rein to your imagination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control something very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to keep a tight rein on the advertising budget."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reinstate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give someone back their previous job or position, or to cause something to exist again:",
        "examples": [
          "A month after being unfairly dismissed, he was reinstated in his job.",
          "The Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty in 1976."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone back in a job or position previously held, or to put a law or rule back into effect:",
        "examples": [
          "She will be reinstated to her full professorship and receive back pay and benefits.",
          "The hospital suspended Goldstein during the investigation but reinstated him when the report cleared him of any wrongdoing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give back to someone a job or position that was previously taken from them:",
        "examples": [
          "She went to the committee and asked to be reinstated.",
          "reinstate sb as sth Having cleared his name in court he was reinstated as CEO."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring back a rule, agreement, process, etc. that was previously stopped:",
        "examples": [
          "The new director has reinstated weekly finance meetings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put back into a document something that was previously removed:",
        "examples": [
          "Please reinstate the paragraph about compensation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reinstated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone back their previous job or position, or to cause something to exist again:",
        "examples": [
          "A month after being unfairly dismissed, he was reinstated in his job.",
          "The Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty in 1976."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reinstatement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving someone back their job or making something exist again:",
        "examples": [
          "The union demanded the immediate reinstatement of all the workers who'd been sacked.",
          "Reinstatement of the tax would be a disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving back a job or position to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "sb's reinstatement as sth Her reinstatement as Finance Director was welcomed by all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of bringing back something that was previously removed or stopped:",
        "examples": [
          "The reinstatement of trading restrictions was condemned in the financial press."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reinstating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone back their previous job or position, or to cause something to exist again:",
        "examples": [
          "A month after being unfairly dismissed, he was reinstated in his job.",
          "The Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty in 1976."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reintroduce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put something into use, operation, or a place after it has not been used or in a place for some time:",
        "examples": [
          "Wolves were reintroduced into Yellowstone Park in 1995."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to present yourself to people in a different way:",
        "examples": [
          "Republicans began to roll out their agenda as they sought to reintroduce themselves to voters.",
          "Whenever a musician changes genres, they have to reintroduce themselves to their fans.",
          "The challenge she faces is to reintroduce herself to voters who know her already, but not always for the right reasons.",
          "After retiring due to injury and taking a decade off, he reintroduced himself to the league as an agent, not a player.",
          "The singer reintroduced themselves to the world as a non-binary fashion icon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reinvent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to produce something new that is based on something that already exists:",
        "examples": [
          "The story of Romeo and Juliet was reinvented as a Los Angeles gangster movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change your job and/or the way you look and behave so that you seem very different:",
        "examples": [
          "reinvent yourself as He's one of those sportsmen who reinvent themselves as TV presenters.",
          "Having reinvented herself as a country singer, she then went on tour with her band.",
          "In the same decade, she reinvented herself as a talk show host.",
          "I wanted to go somewhere where no one knew me and reinvent myself.",
          "He reinvented himself as a journalist-novelist.",
          "His attempts to reinvent himself as a politician failed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change someone or something so much that the person or thing seems completely new:",
        "examples": [
          "He promised to reinvent government if elected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something in a basic way so that it works differently:",
        "examples": [
          "It's all about reinventing the way we do business.",
          "They must face reality and reinvent their failing systems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the way you behave or look so that people think of you differently:",
        "examples": [
          "In marketing parlance, the company has reinvented itself with a new brand.",
          "After going bankrupt she reinvented herself as an artist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to waste time and money in developing something that already exists:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm afraid we've wasted six years reinventing the wheel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reinvented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce something new that is based on something that already exists:",
        "examples": [
          "The story of Romeo and Juliet was reinvented as a Los Angeles gangster movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change your job and/or the way you look and behave so that you seem very different:",
        "examples": [
          "reinvent yourself as He's one of those sportsmen who reinvent themselves as TV presenters.",
          "Having reinvented herself as a country singer, she then went on tour with her band.",
          "In the same decade, she reinvented herself as a talk show host.",
          "I wanted to go somewhere where no one knew me and reinvent myself.",
          "He reinvented himself as a journalist-novelist.",
          "His attempts to reinvent himself as a politician failed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reiterate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say something again, once or several times:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.",
          "[ + that ] She reiterated that she had never seen him before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something again:",
        "examples": [
          "He reiterated his view that it was time to withdraw from the region."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reject": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept, use, or believe something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The appeal was rejected by the court.",
          "Coin-operated machines in England reject euros.",
          "The prime minister rejected the suggestion that it was time for him to resign.",
          "I applied for a job as a mechanic in a local garage, but I was rejected (= I was not offered the job).",
          "The coach rejected him for the first team (= he was not offered a place)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not give someone the love and attention they want and are expecting from you:",
        "examples": [
          "When she was sent to boarding school, she felt as though her parents had rejected her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your body rejects an organ that has been put in during a medical operation, it fails to accept it and tries to attack and destroy it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that is damaged or not perfectly made",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has not been accepted by an organization or by society:",
        "examples": [
          "He considered himself to be one of life's rejects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept, use, or believe something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The school rejects a third of all applicants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To reject someone is also to treat someone in a way that shows you do not feel affection for that person:",
        "examples": [
          "As a child, she had felt rejected by her mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "medical If your body rejects tissue or an organ that comes from another person, your body has a dangerous physical reaction to it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a damaged or faulty object, or a person who has had many jobs because of not being successful at any of them:",
        "examples": [
          "In desperation the hockey team picked up a 35-year-old reject as a backup goalie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept an idea, suggestion, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee will decide whether to accept or reject the offer.",
          "reject a suggestion/proposal/argument",
          "reject a claim/criticism/allegation",
          "reject sth as sth The board rejected the idea as being too risky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to choose someone for a job or for a place on a course of study, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We rejected ten candidates in the first round of interviews.",
          "25% of applicants are rejected because of lack of experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that goods cannot be accepted because they are of low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Three shipments of beans were rejected because they had traces of illegal pesticides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that cannot be accepted because it is of low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a factory reject",
          "Most of the crowd control drugs tested by the US military were rejects from the pharmaceutical industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rejected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept, use, or believe something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The appeal was rejected by the court.",
          "Coin-operated machines in England reject euros.",
          "The prime minister rejected the suggestion that it was time for him to resign.",
          "I applied for a job as a mechanic in a local garage, but I was rejected (= I was not offered the job).",
          "The coach rejected him for the first team (= he was not offered a place)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not give someone the love and attention they want and are expecting from you:",
        "examples": [
          "When she was sent to boarding school, she felt as though her parents had rejected her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your body rejects an organ that has been put in during a medical operation, it fails to accept it and tries to attack and destroy it.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rejecting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept, use, or believe something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The appeal was rejected by the court.",
          "Coin-operated machines in England reject euros.",
          "The prime minister rejected the suggestion that it was time for him to resign.",
          "I applied for a job as a mechanic in a local garage, but I was rejected (= I was not offered the job).",
          "The coach rejected him for the first team (= he was not offered a place)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not give someone the love and attention they want and are expecting from you:",
        "examples": [
          "When she was sent to boarding school, she felt as though her parents had rejected her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your body rejects an organ that has been put in during a medical operation, it fails to accept it and tries to attack and destroy it.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rejection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of refusing to accept, use, or believe someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The government's rejection of the plans is a setback for us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter, etc. that tells you that you have not been successful in getting a job, a place on a course of study, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I've applied for ten jobs, but I've had ten rejections/rejection letters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of not giving someone the love and attention they want and expect:",
        "examples": [
          "He never asked her to marry him out of fear of rejection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of rejecting someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] fear of rejection",
          "[ C ] I applied for ten jobs and got ten rejections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of refusing to accept an idea, suggestion, proposal, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's rejection of the proposal came as a total surprise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of deciding not to accept someone for a job, course of study, etc. or the fact of not being accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "I've applied for loads of jobs and had a string of rejections.",
          "It's difficult to be unemployed and face rejection again and again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rejections": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of refusing to accept, use, or believe someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The government's rejection of the plans is a setback for us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter, etc. that tells you that you have not been successful in getting a job, a place on a course of study, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I've applied for ten jobs, but I've had ten rejections/rejection letters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of not giving someone the love and attention they want and expect:",
        "examples": [
          "He never asked her to marry him out of fear of rejection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of rejecting someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] fear of rejection",
          "[ C ] I applied for ten jobs and got ten rejections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of refusing to accept an idea, suggestion, proposal, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's rejection of the proposal came as a total surprise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of deciding not to accept someone for a job, course of study, etc. or the fact of not being accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "I've applied for loads of jobs and had a string of rejections.",
          "It's difficult to be unemployed and face rejection again and again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rejects": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept, use, or believe something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The appeal was rejected by the court.",
          "Coin-operated machines in England reject euros.",
          "The prime minister rejected the suggestion that it was time for him to resign.",
          "I applied for a job as a mechanic in a local garage, but I was rejected (= I was not offered the job).",
          "The coach rejected him for the first team (= he was not offered a place)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not give someone the love and attention they want and are expecting from you:",
        "examples": [
          "When she was sent to boarding school, she felt as though her parents had rejected her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your body rejects an organ that has been put in during a medical operation, it fails to accept it and tries to attack and destroy it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that is damaged or not perfectly made",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has not been accepted by an organization or by society:",
        "examples": [
          "He considered himself to be one of life's rejects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept, use, or believe something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The school rejects a third of all applicants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To reject someone is also to treat someone in a way that shows you do not feel affection for that person:",
        "examples": [
          "As a child, she had felt rejected by her mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "medical If your body rejects tissue or an organ that comes from another person, your body has a dangerous physical reaction to it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a damaged or faulty object, or a person who has had many jobs because of not being successful at any of them:",
        "examples": [
          "In desperation the hockey team picked up a 35-year-old reject as a backup goalie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept an idea, suggestion, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee will decide whether to accept or reject the offer.",
          "reject a suggestion/proposal/argument",
          "reject a claim/criticism/allegation",
          "reject sth as sth The board rejected the idea as being too risky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to choose someone for a job or for a place on a course of study, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We rejected ten candidates in the first round of interviews.",
          "25% of applicants are rejected because of lack of experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that goods cannot be accepted because they are of low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Three shipments of beans were rejected because they had traces of illegal pesticides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that cannot be accepted because it is of low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a factory reject",
          "Most of the crowd control drugs tested by the US military were rejects from the pharmaceutical industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rejoice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to feel or show great happiness about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone rejoiced at the news of his safe return.",
          "She rejoiced in her good fortune.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I rejoiced to see that she had made such a quick recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or show great happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone rejoiced at the news of his safe return."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rejoiced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or show great happiness about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone rejoiced at the news of his safe return.",
          "She rejoiced in her good fortune.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I rejoiced to see that she had made such a quick recovery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rejoices": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to feel or show great happiness about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone rejoiced at the news of his safe return.",
          "She rejoiced in her good fortune.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I rejoiced to see that she had made such a quick recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or show great happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone rejoiced at the news of his safe return."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rejoicing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or feeling of showing great happiness about something:",
        "examples": [
          "There was much rejoicing at/over the good news."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rejoin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to return to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She rejoined her husband in Toronto, after her holiday in Paris."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a quick answer to what someone has said, in an angry or humorous way:",
        "examples": [
          "\"No, I do not have time to help you,\" he rejoined impatiently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return to a person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "She rejoined her husband in Toronto."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rejoined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She rejoined her husband in Toronto, after her holiday in Paris."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a quick answer to what someone has said, in an angry or humorous way:",
        "examples": [
          "\"No, I do not have time to help you,\" he rejoined impatiently."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rejuvenating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone look or feel young and energetic again:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt rejuvenated by her fortnight in the Bahamas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an organization or system more effective by introducing new methods, ideas, or people:",
        "examples": [
          "He has decided to rejuvenate the team by bringing in a lot of new, young players."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relapse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become ill or start behaving badly again, after making an improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "She managed to stop using drugs for a month, but then relapsed.",
          "He looked happy for a brief while, before relapsing into silent misery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone who is getting better after an illness has a relapse, they become ill again:",
        "examples": [
          "She was looking quite healthy on Friday, but she had/suffered a relapse over the weekend and was taken back into hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return to a previous bad condition or a worse way of life after making an improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "She briefly relapsed twice after being released from the hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the return of an illness suffered previously",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get worse after a successful period or after increasing in value:",
        "examples": [
          "A leading commodities analyst said it thought economic conditions in the US would relapse in the coming months.",
          "If interest rates are set too high, the country may well relapse into recession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something gets worse after a successful period or in which prices go down after increasing in value:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares of the UK's leading chemicals manufacturer have suffered another relapse in the past week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relapsed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become ill or start behaving badly again, after making an improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "She managed to stop using drugs for a month, but then relapsed.",
          "He looked happy for a brief while, before relapsing into silent misery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relapses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become ill or start behaving badly again, after making an improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "She managed to stop using drugs for a month, but then relapsed.",
          "He looked happy for a brief while, before relapsing into silent misery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone who is getting better after an illness has a relapse, they become ill again:",
        "examples": [
          "She was looking quite healthy on Friday, but she had/suffered a relapse over the weekend and was taken back into hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return to a previous bad condition or a worse way of life after making an improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "She briefly relapsed twice after being released from the hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the return of an illness suffered previously",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get worse after a successful period or after increasing in value:",
        "examples": [
          "A leading commodities analyst said it thought economic conditions in the US would relapse in the coming months.",
          "If interest rates are set too high, the country may well relapse into recession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something gets worse after a successful period or in which prices go down after increasing in value:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares of the UK's leading chemicals manufacturer have suffered another relapse in the past week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to find or show the connection between two or more things:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to explain why these issues are important and relate them to everyday life.",
          "Archaeologists hope to relate the discovery with the arrival of Vikings in the area in the tenth century.",
          "equations that relate variables of pressure, volume, and temperature"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell a story or describe a series of events:",
        "examples": [
          "She related the events of the previous week to the police.",
          "She related that she had been approached by an employee asking for time off.",
          "[ + question word ] He relates how at the age of 23 he was interned in a prison camp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to understand a situation or someone's feelings because you have experienced something similar yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "I often wake very early - I'm sure most readers over 50 can relate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be connected with something, or to show that something is connected with something else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The point I’m making now relates to what I said before.",
          "[ T ] She relates rising unemployment rates directly to government policies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell a story or describe a series of events:",
        "examples": [
          "She related the story over dinner.",
          "[ + question word ] In this article, the author relates what it felt like to return to school at the age of 47."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find or show the connection between two or more things:",
        "examples": [
          "relate sth to sth The student should try to relate the business problem to the actual operations of the organization."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "related": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected:",
        "examples": [
          "We discussed unemployment and related issues.",
          "Experts believe that the large number of cancer cases in the area are directly related to the new nuclear power station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people are related, they belong to the same family:",
        "examples": [
          "She claims she is related to royalty.",
          "Jim and I are related by marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If different types of animal are related, they come from the same type of animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The cat and the lion are related species."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to the same family:",
        "examples": [
          "Of course Elise and Linda are related – they’re cousins.",
          "José and Alfonso are related by marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected:",
        "examples": [
          "We discussed inflation, unemployment, and related issues.",
          "They invested in technology-related companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected to, influenced by, or caused by something:",
        "examples": [
          "related costs/expenses Customers will be responsible for repaying the entire loan amount as well as all related costs and fees.",
          "related products/services We currently have around 300 job openings in sales and related services.",
          "related activities/changes/causes Mining and related activities remain at the centre of the South African economy.",
          "be related to sth Overall financial performance has been adversely affected by a slowdown in demand that is related to a cooling economy.",
          "Cutting the emergency-loan rate will not be enough to solve all of the problems related to current conditions in the credit markets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe what something is connected with:",
        "examples": [
          "Stocks fell as the US dollar's plunge against the yen sent export-related issues tumbling.",
          "profit-related bonuses"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to find or show the connection between two or more things:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to explain why these issues are important and relate them to everyday life.",
          "Archaeologists hope to relate the discovery with the arrival of Vikings in the area in the tenth century.",
          "equations that relate variables of pressure, volume, and temperature"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell a story or describe a series of events:",
        "examples": [
          "She related the events of the previous week to the police.",
          "She related that she had been approached by an employee asking for time off.",
          "[ + question word ] He relates how at the age of 23 he was interned in a prison camp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to understand a situation or someone's feelings because you have experienced something similar yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "I often wake very early - I'm sure most readers over 50 can relate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be connected with something, or to show that something is connected with something else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The point I’m making now relates to what I said before.",
          "[ T ] She relates rising unemployment rates directly to government policies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell a story or describe a series of events:",
        "examples": [
          "She related the story over dinner.",
          "[ + question word ] In this article, the author relates what it felt like to return to school at the age of 47."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find or show the connection between two or more things:",
        "examples": [
          "relate sth to sth The student should try to relate the business problem to the actual operations of the organization."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find or show the connection between two or more things:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to explain why these issues are important and relate them to everyday life.",
          "Archaeologists hope to relate the discovery with the arrival of Vikings in the area in the tenth century.",
          "equations that relate variables of pressure, volume, and temperature"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell a story or describe a series of events:",
        "examples": [
          "She related the events of the previous week to the police.",
          "She related that she had been approached by an employee asking for time off.",
          "[ + question word ] He relates how at the age of 23 he was interned in a prison camp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to understand a situation or someone's feelings because you have experienced something similar yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "I often wake very early - I'm sure most readers over 50 can relate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way in which two people or groups of people feel and behave towards each other:",
        "examples": [
          "relations between Relations between him and his new wife are rather strained."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the connection or similarity between two things:",
        "examples": [
          "The relation between the original book and this new film is very faint.",
          "She bears no relation to (= she is not similar to) her brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in connection with something:",
        "examples": [
          "She used the map to discover where she was in relation to her surroundings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of your family:",
        "examples": [
          "The funeral was attended by friends and relations.",
          "She's a relation by marriage because she married my cousin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connection or similarity:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] There was little relation between the book and the movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Relations are the connections between people, groups, organizations, or countries:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] diplomatic relations",
          "[ pl ] business/economic relations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is a member of the same family as another person:",
        "examples": [
          "On our trip, we visited friends and relations on both sides of the family."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way in which two people or groups of people feel and behave towards each other:",
        "examples": [
          "relations between Relations between him and his new wife are rather strained.",
          "enjoy relations with formal Britain enjoys friendly relations with Canada.",
          "Relations between the two brothers were stormy at the best of times.",
          "There has been a breakthrough in relations between the two countries.",
          "The two nations have put their differences behind them and are once again enjoying cordial relations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationships that exist between two people, organizations, or countries, and whether these are good or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting provided both sides with an opportunity to exchange views on the current state of U.S.-China relations.",
          "The government needs to build up better relations with private-sector providers.",
          "relations between sb (and sb) Local partnerships have worked well together, establishing good relations between employers and learning centres.",
          "It is in a company's interests to create good relations with its investors.",
          "improve/jeopardize/repair relations Countries that renege on their commitment will inevitably jeopardize relations with the World Bank.",
          "diplomatic/economic/external relations"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relationship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way in which two things are connected:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists have established the relationship between lung cancer and smoking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which two or more people feel and behave towards each other:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a very good relationship with his uncle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a close romantic friendship between two people, often a sexual one:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you had any serious relationships in the past year?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a relationship in which you have feelings of love and hate for someone or something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the family connection between people:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge asked the witness what the relationship was between her and the victim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which things are connected or work together:",
        "examples": [
          "Write an essay on the economic relationship between farming and transportation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A relationship is the way two or more people are connected, or the way they behave toward each other:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What is your relationship to the soloist?\" \"She's my daughter.\"",
          "The two men have a good working relationship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A relationship is also a close romantic friendship between two people.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which two or more companies, countries, or people behave towards each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Creating lasting relationships is vital for success in business.",
          "We have an excellent working relationship with the university.",
          "We have established long-lasting business relationships with a wide range of clients.",
          "relationship between sb (and sb) The relationship between labor and management was strained beyond breaking point.",
          "build/develop/establish a relationship Many telecom companies are building relationships in developing countries.",
          "a good/close relationship",
          "a business/personal relationship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a connection between two or more facts, events, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "relationship between sth (and sth) This research shows that the relationship between globalization and e-commerce is complex and varied.",
          "There is a direct relationship between the two announcements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relationships": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way in which two things are connected:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists have established the relationship between lung cancer and smoking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which two or more people feel and behave towards each other:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a very good relationship with his uncle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a close romantic friendship between two people, often a sexual one:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you had any serious relationships in the past year?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a relationship in which you have feelings of love and hate for someone or something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the family connection between people:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge asked the witness what the relationship was between her and the victim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which things are connected or work together:",
        "examples": [
          "Write an essay on the economic relationship between farming and transportation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A relationship is the way two or more people are connected, or the way they behave toward each other:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What is your relationship to the soloist?\" \"She's my daughter.\"",
          "The two men have a good working relationship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A relationship is also a close romantic friendship between two people.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which two or more companies, countries, or people behave towards each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Creating lasting relationships is vital for success in business.",
          "We have an excellent working relationship with the university.",
          "We have established long-lasting business relationships with a wide range of clients.",
          "relationship between sb (and sb) The relationship between labor and management was strained beyond breaking point.",
          "build/develop/establish a relationship Many telecom companies are building relationships in developing countries.",
          "a good/close relationship",
          "a business/personal relationship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a connection between two or more facts, events, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "relationship between sth (and sth) This research shows that the relationship between globalization and e-commerce is complex and varied.",
          "There is a direct relationship between the two announcements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of your family:",
        "examples": [
          "blood relative I don't have many blood relatives (= people related to me by birth rather than by marriage).",
          "close/distant relative All her close/distant relatives came to the wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being judged or measured in comparison with something else:",
        "examples": [
          "We weighed up the relative advantages of driving there or going by train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "true to a particular degree when compared with other things:",
        "examples": [
          "Since I got a job, I've been living in relative comfort (= more comfort than before)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A relative key or scale (= set of notes based on a particular note) has the same key signature (= set of sharps and flats) as another key or scale, usually because one is major and the other is minor, so they share the same notes:",
        "examples": [
          "The andante movement in the relative major is quietly serene.",
          "The penultimate movement is in the relative key of C major."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is relative to something else, it changes according to the speed or level of the other thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The amount of petrol a car uses is relative to its speed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is relative to a particular subject, it is connected with it:",
        "examples": [
          "Are these documents relative to the discussion?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as judged or measured in comparison with something else:",
        "examples": [
          "We considered the relative merits of flying to Washington or taking the train.",
          "Relative to (= Considering) birthweight, the newborns were doing well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of your family:",
        "examples": [
          "All her relatives came to the wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a particular characteristic or value compared to other things of a similar type:",
        "examples": [
          "The Chancellor of the Exchequer talked about the UK's relative growth performance compared with \"core\" Europe.",
          "relative importance/strength/size",
          "relative cost/price International borrowers have seen the relative cost of their loans rise slightly in the past six months.",
          "a relative newcomer/unknown The firm is a relative newcomer to the world of futures trading."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "compared to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Official figures probably understate Europe's growth relative to America.",
          "Pay in many white-collar jobs has been stagnating relative to inflation.",
          "relative to earnings/income/sales Motoring costs are forecast to increase even further over the next ten years relative to income.",
          "relative to sb's competitors/peers Steps taken now to address climate change can improve a company's competitive position relative to its peers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relatively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "quite good, bad, etc. in comparison with other similar things or with what you expect:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a relatively good squash player.",
          "There was relatively little violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when you are judging one thing in comparison with other things:",
        "examples": [
          "Relatively speaking, it's a fairly poor country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in comparison with other similar things or with what you expect:",
        "examples": [
          "A few states across the country have remained in relatively good shape.",
          "relatively few/little Scottish businesses have relatively few problems with skill levels in the workforce compared to the rest of Britain.",
          "relatively low/high/weak Interest rate levels are expected to remain relatively low.",
          "relatively cheap/inexpensive Phone calls are relatively cheap, with a mix of monthly packages and pay-as you-go services.",
          "relatively easy/simple Online sales are relatively easy to track.",
          "relatively new/recent Wireless internet radio is still a relatively new product category.",
          "relatively large/small Investments that generally go up or down in value in relatively small amounts are considered \"low volatility\" investments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that your opinion or description of something is true when it is compared to other things of a similar type:",
        "examples": [
          "The payout was, relatively speaking, a cheap solution."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relatives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of your family:",
        "examples": [
          "blood relative I don't have many blood relatives (= people related to me by birth rather than by marriage).",
          "close/distant relative All her close/distant relatives came to the wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being judged or measured in comparison with something else:",
        "examples": [
          "We weighed up the relative advantages of driving there or going by train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "true to a particular degree when compared with other things:",
        "examples": [
          "Since I got a job, I've been living in relative comfort (= more comfort than before)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A relative key or scale (= set of notes based on a particular note) has the same key signature (= set of sharps and flats) as another key or scale, usually because one is major and the other is minor, so they share the same notes:",
        "examples": [
          "The andante movement in the relative major is quietly serene.",
          "The penultimate movement is in the relative key of C major."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is relative to something else, it changes according to the speed or level of the other thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The amount of petrol a car uses is relative to its speed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is relative to a particular subject, it is connected with it:",
        "examples": [
          "Are these documents relative to the discussion?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as judged or measured in comparison with something else:",
        "examples": [
          "We considered the relative merits of flying to Washington or taking the train.",
          "Relative to (= Considering) birthweight, the newborns were doing well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of your family:",
        "examples": [
          "All her relatives came to the wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a particular characteristic or value compared to other things of a similar type:",
        "examples": [
          "The Chancellor of the Exchequer talked about the UK's relative growth performance compared with \"core\" Europe.",
          "relative importance/strength/size",
          "relative cost/price International borrowers have seen the relative cost of their loans rise slightly in the past six months.",
          "a relative newcomer/unknown The firm is a relative newcomer to the world of futures trading."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "compared to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Official figures probably understate Europe's growth relative to America.",
          "Pay in many white-collar jobs has been stagnating relative to inflation.",
          "relative to earnings/income/sales Motoring costs are forecast to increase even further over the next ten years relative to income.",
          "relative to sb's competitors/peers Steps taken now to address climate change can improve a company's competitive position relative to its peers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relativism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the belief that truth and right and wrong can only be judged in relation to other things and that nothing can be true or right in all situations",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "relativity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of two theories of physics giving the relationship between space, time, and energy, especially for two objects moving in different ways",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being judged in comparison with other things and not by itself",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a two-part theory in physics describing motion and the relationships between space, time, and energy:",
        "examples": [
          "Einstein’s theory of relativity"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relax": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause someone to) become less active and more calm and happy:",
        "examples": [
          "After work she relaxed with a cup of tea and the newspaper.",
          "By and large, cooking relaxes me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause a part of the body) to become less stiff:",
        "examples": [
          "A good massage will relax your tired muscles.",
          "Muscles in the throat relax during sleep, causing shallow or obstructed breathing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a rule or control less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "Two weeks after the police relaxed security at the airports, there was a bomb attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make curly hair straight or less tightly curled using a special chemical:",
        "examples": [
          "The same applies if your hair has been permed or relaxed.",
          "Cut styling time in half by relaxing the bottom layers of hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or cause someone to become calm and comfortable, and not worried or nervous, or to become or cause a muscle or the body to become less tight:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She saw a need for a downtown club where women could relax.",
          "[ T ] This exercise will help you to relax your neck muscles.",
          "[ T ] He relaxed his grip on my arm (= held it less tightly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When rules or controls are relaxed, they are made less severe.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make rules, laws, etc. less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is to relax restrictions on companies and individuals holding foreign currencies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relaxation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "I go fishing for relaxation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant activity that makes you become calm and less worried:",
        "examples": [
          "Yoga is one of my favourite relaxations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making rules or the control of something less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "I cannot allow any relaxation in/of the rules."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relaxed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling happy and comfortable because nothing is worrying you:",
        "examples": [
          "She seemed relaxed and in control of the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is relaxed about something, they are not worried about it:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents are fairly relaxed about me staying out late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A relaxed situation or place is comfortable and informal:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a very friendly bar with a nice relaxed atmosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of curly hair) made straight or less curly using a special chemical:",
        "examples": [
          "Straight hair doesn't need as much moisture as curly or relaxed hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "comfortable and informal:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a very relaxed atmosphere on campus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relaxes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause someone to) become less active and more calm and happy:",
        "examples": [
          "After work she relaxed with a cup of tea and the newspaper.",
          "By and large, cooking relaxes me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause a part of the body) to become less stiff:",
        "examples": [
          "A good massage will relax your tired muscles.",
          "Muscles in the throat relax during sleep, causing shallow or obstructed breathing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a rule or control less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "Two weeks after the police relaxed security at the airports, there was a bomb attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make curly hair straight or less tightly curled using a special chemical:",
        "examples": [
          "The same applies if your hair has been permed or relaxed.",
          "Cut styling time in half by relaxing the bottom layers of hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or cause someone to become calm and comfortable, and not worried or nervous, or to become or cause a muscle or the body to become less tight:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She saw a need for a downtown club where women could relax.",
          "[ T ] This exercise will help you to relax your neck muscles.",
          "[ T ] He relaxed his grip on my arm (= held it less tightly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When rules or controls are relaxed, they are made less severe.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make rules, laws, etc. less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is to relax restrictions on companies and individuals holding foreign currencies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relaxing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "a relaxing holiday",
          "I find swimming so relaxing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to repeat something you have heard, or to broadcast a signal, message, or programme on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "I was told the news first and then I relayed it to the others.",
          "TV pictures of the war were relayed around the world by satellite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who continue an activity that others from the same team or organization have been doing previously:",
        "examples": [
          "Relays of workers kept the machines going through the night.",
          "After the landslide, volunteers worked in relays to rescue people buried under the rubble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a running or swimming race between two or more teams in which each person in the team runs or swims part of the race",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that reacts to a small change in an electrical current by moving switches or other devices in an electrical circuit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell something you heard:",
        "examples": [
          "I relayed the news to the others."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relayed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat something you have heard, or to broadcast a signal, message, or programme on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "I was told the news first and then I relayed it to the others.",
          "TV pictures of the war were relayed around the world by satellite."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relaying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat something you have heard, or to broadcast a signal, message, or programme on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "I was told the news first and then I relayed it to the others.",
          "TV pictures of the war were relayed around the world by satellite."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to repeat something you have heard, or to broadcast a signal, message, or programme on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "I was told the news first and then I relayed it to the others.",
          "TV pictures of the war were relayed around the world by satellite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who continue an activity that others from the same team or organization have been doing previously:",
        "examples": [
          "Relays of workers kept the machines going through the night.",
          "After the landslide, volunteers worked in relays to rescue people buried under the rubble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a running or swimming race between two or more teams in which each person in the team runs or swims part of the race",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that reacts to a small change in an electrical current by moving switches or other devices in an electrical circuit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell something you heard:",
        "examples": [
          "I relayed the news to the others."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "release": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give freedom or free movement to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was released from prison after serving two years of a five-year sentence.",
          "She was arrested for shoplifting but was released on bail (= after paying a sum of money to the court).",
          "figurative The surgery released him from years of pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a device from a fixed position to allow it to move freely:",
        "examples": [
          "He released the handbrake and the car jumped forwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fire a bomb or a missile (= flying weapon), or to allow it to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane released its bombs at 10,000 feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow a substance to flow out from somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Coal power stations release sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere.",
          "Hormones are released from glands into the bloodstream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a feeling that you have been trying not to show:",
        "examples": [
          "He punched the pillow in an effort to release his anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something to be shown in public or to be available for use:",
        "examples": [
          "Police have released a picture of the man they want to question.",
          "The mayor has released a statement explaining the reasons for his resignation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a company releases a film or musical recording, it allows the film to be shown in cinemas, or makes the musical recording available for the public to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "The band's latest album will be released next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a product, for example a book, available for the public to buy, often with a celebration; launch:",
        "examples": [
          "The new edition of the dictionary will be released by the education minister later this month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is allowed to leave prison, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Her early release from prison led to a demonstration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of flowing out from somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident caused the release of radioactivity into the atmosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling that you are free from something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I noticed a release of tension when he left the room.",
          "After years of suffering, his death came as a merciful release."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making something public or available for use:",
        "examples": [
          "There are strict rules on the release of official information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written statement that gives information to be broadcast or published:",
        "examples": [
          "The company issued a press release announcing the appointment of a new CEO."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical recording that is made available for the public to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "Her latest release, a song about doomed love, she wrote herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a film is on general release, it is available to be shown in cinemas:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest Disney film goes on general release next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give freedom to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Agents questioned the men, then released them because they had done nothing wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you release a device, you move it from a locked position and allow it to move freely:",
        "examples": [
          "She released the brake and the car rolled forward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drop, or to stop carrying, holding, or containing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog brought the ball back to us but wouldn’t release it.",
          "The company was charged with releasing toxic gases into the atmosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to let something be shown in public or made available for use:",
        "examples": [
          "The police released a drawing of the suspect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving freedom to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Diplomatic efforts were underway to secure the release of the two journalists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of letting something be shown in public or be made available for use:",
        "examples": [
          "The release of the movie was delayed for several months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make information available to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "According to a study released last week, nearly 250,000 Britons emigrated last year.",
          "release a statement/document/report The conservation group released a report accusing petroleum companies of causing widespread pollution.",
          "release details/figures/findings Figures released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders show that fixed-rate products accounted for 78% of mortgages in August.",
          "Copies of the correspondence between the attorneys have now been released to the media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to sell a new product:",
        "examples": [
          "Only a very small percentage of the software games released each year actually make money.",
          "release a CD/DVD/movie The record company has just released a CD that brings together the artist's solo and collaborative work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make money available to be spent:",
        "examples": [
          "A spokesman for the transport group said new debt arrangements would release €500 million.",
          "Selling their home to release the equity is some people's only way of funding their living expenses in old age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce gases or chemical substances as part of a manufacturing or industrial process:",
        "examples": [
          "Many industrial processes are still releasing great quantities of carbon dioxide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially say that someone no longer has a job, position, or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "release sb from sth The club has agreed to release three of its players from contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a new product available to buy or a new film available to see:",
        "examples": [
          "The album sold more than 200,000 copies in the week following its June 12 release.",
          "The movie's release date has been pushed back six weeks.",
          "Sales peak when retailers time their promotion campaigns with the release of a box-office hit like Star Wars.",
          "Throughout the country, people have been queuing outside stores as they anticipate the commercial release of the new phone.",
          "after/on/since release Customers purchasing new computers have been offered a free upgrade to the latest operating system on its release.",
          "be/go on release A Blu-Ray version of the movie is now on general release."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new product that is made available to buy, especially a CD, DVD, or a piece of software:",
        "examples": [
          "new/recent/latest release Three of the major Hollywood film studios agreed to sell their older movies - but not new releases - through iTunes™."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making information available to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "The report's release resulted in share prices dropping dramatically.",
          "A temporary order was granted by the judge preventing the release of about 900 pages of e-mails.",
          "the release of information/reports/figures The rand lost ground again after the release of worse-than-expected gold and foreign exchange figures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official statement or document that is made available to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "The city's GDP, down 5% to $48.86 billion, reflected the blow struck by the earthquake, the bureau said in a release.",
          "a news/press release",
          "issue/put out a release We will not be issuing a release on any tax increases until work on the state budget for the next fiscal year is complete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in which gases or chemical substances are produced as part of manufacturing or industrial processes:",
        "examples": [
          "The company said its level of air emissions would stay about the same under the new permit, although it did acknowledge that the permit would allow larger releases.",
          "Any breach of safety regulations and resulting damage within a reactor could lead to a release of radiation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making money available to be spent:",
        "examples": [
          "release of sth Stock market indexes have recorded a steady growth in anticipation of early release of funds by the international donor agencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making something available to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "release of sth Crude oil prices edged up to $29.66 amid disappointment that Europe has postponed any release of oil from its strategic reserves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "released": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give freedom or free movement to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was released from prison after serving two years of a five-year sentence.",
          "She was arrested for shoplifting but was released on bail (= after paying a sum of money to the court).",
          "figurative The surgery released him from years of pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a device from a fixed position to allow it to move freely:",
        "examples": [
          "He released the handbrake and the car jumped forwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fire a bomb or a missile (= flying weapon), or to allow it to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane released its bombs at 10,000 feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow a substance to flow out from somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Coal power stations release sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere.",
          "Hormones are released from glands into the bloodstream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a feeling that you have been trying not to show:",
        "examples": [
          "He punched the pillow in an effort to release his anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something to be shown in public or to be available for use:",
        "examples": [
          "Police have released a picture of the man they want to question.",
          "The mayor has released a statement explaining the reasons for his resignation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a company releases a film or musical recording, it allows the film to be shown in cinemas, or makes the musical recording available for the public to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "The band's latest album will be released next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a product, for example a book, available for the public to buy, often with a celebration; launch:",
        "examples": [
          "The new edition of the dictionary will be released by the education minister later this month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "releases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give freedom or free movement to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was released from prison after serving two years of a five-year sentence.",
          "She was arrested for shoplifting but was released on bail (= after paying a sum of money to the court).",
          "figurative The surgery released him from years of pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a device from a fixed position to allow it to move freely:",
        "examples": [
          "He released the handbrake and the car jumped forwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fire a bomb or a missile (= flying weapon), or to allow it to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane released its bombs at 10,000 feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow a substance to flow out from somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Coal power stations release sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere.",
          "Hormones are released from glands into the bloodstream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a feeling that you have been trying not to show:",
        "examples": [
          "He punched the pillow in an effort to release his anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something to be shown in public or to be available for use:",
        "examples": [
          "Police have released a picture of the man they want to question.",
          "The mayor has released a statement explaining the reasons for his resignation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a company releases a film or musical recording, it allows the film to be shown in cinemas, or makes the musical recording available for the public to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "The band's latest album will be released next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a product, for example a book, available for the public to buy, often with a celebration; launch:",
        "examples": [
          "The new edition of the dictionary will be released by the education minister later this month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is allowed to leave prison, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Her early release from prison led to a demonstration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of flowing out from somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The accident caused the release of radioactivity into the atmosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling that you are free from something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I noticed a release of tension when he left the room.",
          "After years of suffering, his death came as a merciful release."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making something public or available for use:",
        "examples": [
          "There are strict rules on the release of official information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written statement that gives information to be broadcast or published:",
        "examples": [
          "The company issued a press release announcing the appointment of a new CEO."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical recording that is made available for the public to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "Her latest release, a song about doomed love, she wrote herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a film is on general release, it is available to be shown in cinemas:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest Disney film goes on general release next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give freedom to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Agents questioned the men, then released them because they had done nothing wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you release a device, you move it from a locked position and allow it to move freely:",
        "examples": [
          "She released the brake and the car rolled forward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drop, or to stop carrying, holding, or containing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog brought the ball back to us but wouldn’t release it.",
          "The company was charged with releasing toxic gases into the atmosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to let something be shown in public or made available for use:",
        "examples": [
          "The police released a drawing of the suspect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving freedom to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Diplomatic efforts were underway to secure the release of the two journalists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of letting something be shown in public or be made available for use:",
        "examples": [
          "The release of the movie was delayed for several months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make information available to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "According to a study released last week, nearly 250,000 Britons emigrated last year.",
          "release a statement/document/report The conservation group released a report accusing petroleum companies of causing widespread pollution.",
          "release details/figures/findings Figures released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders show that fixed-rate products accounted for 78% of mortgages in August.",
          "Copies of the correspondence between the attorneys have now been released to the media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to sell a new product:",
        "examples": [
          "Only a very small percentage of the software games released each year actually make money.",
          "release a CD/DVD/movie The record company has just released a CD that brings together the artist's solo and collaborative work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make money available to be spent:",
        "examples": [
          "A spokesman for the transport group said new debt arrangements would release €500 million.",
          "Selling their home to release the equity is some people's only way of funding their living expenses in old age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce gases or chemical substances as part of a manufacturing or industrial process:",
        "examples": [
          "Many industrial processes are still releasing great quantities of carbon dioxide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially say that someone no longer has a job, position, or responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "release sb from sth The club has agreed to release three of its players from contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a new product available to buy or a new film available to see:",
        "examples": [
          "The album sold more than 200,000 copies in the week following its June 12 release.",
          "The movie's release date has been pushed back six weeks.",
          "Sales peak when retailers time their promotion campaigns with the release of a box-office hit like Star Wars.",
          "Throughout the country, people have been queuing outside stores as they anticipate the commercial release of the new phone.",
          "after/on/since release Customers purchasing new computers have been offered a free upgrade to the latest operating system on its release.",
          "be/go on release A Blu-Ray version of the movie is now on general release."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new product that is made available to buy, especially a CD, DVD, or a piece of software:",
        "examples": [
          "new/recent/latest release Three of the major Hollywood film studios agreed to sell their older movies - but not new releases - through iTunes™."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making information available to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "The report's release resulted in share prices dropping dramatically.",
          "A temporary order was granted by the judge preventing the release of about 900 pages of e-mails.",
          "the release of information/reports/figures The rand lost ground again after the release of worse-than-expected gold and foreign exchange figures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official statement or document that is made available to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "The city's GDP, down 5% to $48.86 billion, reflected the blow struck by the earthquake, the bureau said in a release.",
          "a news/press release",
          "issue/put out a release We will not be issuing a release on any tax increases until work on the state budget for the next fiscal year is complete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in which gases or chemical substances are produced as part of manufacturing or industrial processes:",
        "examples": [
          "The company said its level of air emissions would stay about the same under the new permit, although it did acknowledge that the permit would allow larger releases.",
          "Any breach of safety regulations and resulting damage within a reactor could lead to a release of radiation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making money available to be spent:",
        "examples": [
          "release of sth Stock market indexes have recorded a steady growth in anticipation of early release of funds by the international donor agencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making something available to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "release of sth Crude oil prices edged up to $29.66 amid disappointment that Europe has postponed any release of oil from its strategic reserves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "releasing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give freedom or free movement to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was released from prison after serving two years of a five-year sentence.",
          "She was arrested for shoplifting but was released on bail (= after paying a sum of money to the court).",
          "figurative The surgery released him from years of pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a device from a fixed position to allow it to move freely:",
        "examples": [
          "He released the handbrake and the car jumped forwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fire a bomb or a missile (= flying weapon), or to allow it to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane released its bombs at 10,000 feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow a substance to flow out from somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Coal power stations release sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere.",
          "Hormones are released from glands into the bloodstream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a feeling that you have been trying not to show:",
        "examples": [
          "He punched the pillow in an effort to release his anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something to be shown in public or to be available for use:",
        "examples": [
          "Police have released a picture of the man they want to question.",
          "The mayor has released a statement explaining the reasons for his resignation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a company releases a film or musical recording, it allows the film to be shown in cinemas, or makes the musical recording available for the public to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "The band's latest album will be released next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a product, for example a book, available for the public to buy, often with a celebration; launch:",
        "examples": [
          "The new edition of the dictionary will be released by the education minister later this month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relentless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continuing in a severe or extreme way:",
        "examples": [
          "relentless criticism/pressure",
          "relentless heat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuing in a determined way without any interruption:",
        "examples": [
          "the relentless pursuit of wealth and power"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relentlessly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in an extreme way that continues without stopping:",
        "examples": [
          "She has campaigned relentlessly for her husband's release from prison.",
          "Summer there is relentlessly hot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relevance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which something is related or useful to what is happening or being talked about:",
        "examples": [
          "What relevance does that point have to the discussion?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relevant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with what is happening or being discussed:",
        "examples": [
          "Education should be relevant to the child's needs.",
          "For further information, please refer to the relevant leaflet.",
          "The point is highly relevant to this discussion.",
          "I'm sorry but your personal wishes are not relevant (= important) in this case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "correct or suitable for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "plans to make schooling more relevant to life beyond school"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to a subject or to something happening or being discussed:",
        "examples": [
          "We turned over relevant documents to the investigating team."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reliability": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being able to be trusted or believed because of working or behaving well:",
        "examples": [
          "Rolls-Royce cars are famous for their quality and reliability.",
          "The entire office is dependent on her reliability and competence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how well a machine, piece of equipment, or system works:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumers complained about a variety of problems, including call charges and poor network reliability.",
          "reliability of sth While design is important, the reliability of the company's products is far more valuable to most users.",
          "German vehicle manufacturers have built up a reputation for reliability.",
          "system/engine reliability",
          "accuracy/quality/safety and reliability Consumers who avoided particular brands cited concerns about quality and reliability.",
          "improve/increase reliability Manufacturers are looking at ways of improving the car's reliability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how accurate or able to be trusted someone or something is considered to be:",
        "examples": [
          "Competence and reliability are prerequisites for any job.",
          "Public confidence in the reliability of a company's financial statements depends on investors perceiving the company's auditors as being independent from the company.",
          "reliability of information/data We have made significant improvements in the reliability of the information held on our database."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reliable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or believed because he, she, or it works or behaves well in the way you expect:",
        "examples": [
          "Is your watch reliable?",
          "reliable information",
          "Gideon is very reliable - if he says he'll do something, he'll do it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "deserving trust; dependable:",
        "examples": [
          "My car is old but it’s reliable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "reliable information or data is accurate or able to be trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "Broker-dealers must use their judgment in assessing whether the issuer information is from a reliable source.",
          "reliable information/data/evidence Currently, investors do not always have access to reliable information when they need it.",
          "reliable figures/estimates/indicators The Consumer Price Index is a reasonably reliable indicator of inflation.",
          "more/less reliable Research results are more reliable when they are independent of the person who has conducted the study."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine, piece of equipment, or system that is reliable always works well without breaking down:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumer demand for fuel-efficient, reliable vehicles is on the increase.",
          "People are often willing to pay a premium for a familiar, reliable service.",
          "While these disks function well as backup storage, they aren't reliable enough for long-term archiving.",
          "more/less/the least, etc. reliable The hard disk on which data is stored is probably the least reliable component in a PC."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reliable person is someone that you can trust to work hard and do what they say they will do:",
        "examples": [
          "Employers want reliable workers.",
          "She's usually very reliable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reliance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of depending on or trusting in something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The region's reliance on tourism is unwise.",
          "You place too much reliance on her ideas and expertise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of depending on something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She said that there is too much reliance on meat in our diet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of needing or depending on something or someone in order to be able to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "reliance on sth/sb Ireland has a greater reliance on oil for electricity generation than most other EU countries.",
          "increasing/growing/heavy reliance on sth The company's increasing reliance on subcontractors involves several risks, including reduced control over pricing.",
          "We are in talks with potential partners in Asia as part of our strategy to reduce our reliance on the American market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reliant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "needing a particular thing or person in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "He's completely reliant on his wheelchair to get about.",
          "The project is heavily reliant on volunteers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to need or depend on something or someone in order to be able to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Census data revealed today showed just how reliant we have all become on technology.",
          "We need to make the transition towards an energy economy which is not reliant upon fossil fuels."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object, tradition, or system from the past that continues to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "During the dig, the archaeological team found some relics from the Stone Age.",
          "The country's employment system is a relic of the 1960s when jobs were scarce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the body or something that belonged to a holy person:",
        "examples": [
          "These bones are the relics of a 12th-century saint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object from the past, esp. one that has no modern use but is often valued for its meaning or importance in history:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship was a relic of the Spanish-American War."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A relic is also a part of the body or clothing of a saint (= holy person), or something that belonged to a saint.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "relics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object, tradition, or system from the past that continues to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "During the dig, the archaeological team found some relics from the Stone Age.",
          "The country's employment system is a relic of the 1960s when jobs were scarce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the body or something that belonged to a holy person:",
        "examples": [
          "These bones are the relics of a 12th-century saint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object from the past, esp. one that has no modern use but is often valued for its meaning or importance in history:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship was a relic of the Spanish-American War."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A relic is also a part of the body or clothing of a saint (= holy person), or something that belonged to a saint.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "relied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to need a particular thing or the help and support of someone or something in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] The success of this project relies on everyone making an effort.",
          "I rely on you for good advice.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'm relying on the garage to fix the car by tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trust someone or something or to expect him, her, or it to behave in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "British weather can never be relied on - it's always changing.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Don't rely on finding me here when you get back (= I might have gone)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to depend on or trust someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "You can’t rely on good weather for the whole trip.",
          "The system relies too heavily on one person."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relief": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of happiness that something unpleasant has not happened or has ended:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It was such a relief to hear that Marta was found safe and well.",
          "sense of relief After the exam, I felt an incredible sense of relief.",
          "that is a relief \"James can't come tonight.\" \"Well, that's a relief!\"",
          "relief from to seek/find/provide relief from the heat/cold/pain/noise"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food, money, or services that provide help for people in need:",
        "examples": [
          "relief operation The international relief operation is racing to improve shelter for hundreds of thousands of earthquake victims.",
          "relief agency We work directly with relief agencies to help those in need.",
          "relief supplies Relief supplies have been airlifted to the earthquake-stricken region.",
          "famine relief Musicians have raised millions of dollars for famine relief in Africa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if a pitcher (= a player who throws the ball) pitches in relief or pitches a number of innings of relief, they join the game and throw the ball after another pitcher has left the game:",
        "examples": [
          "pitch in relief He has never pitched in relief in his entire career.",
          "inning of relief Lowe pitched three innings of relief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of raising shapes above a flat surface so that they appear to stand out slightly from it:",
        "examples": [
          "in relief Coins have pictures on them in relief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sculpture made from a flat surface in which the forms are raised above the surface:",
        "examples": [
          "stone reliefs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of happiness that something unpleasant has not happened or has ended:",
        "examples": [
          "She breathed a sigh of relief when she finished her exams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Relief also means the reduction or end of pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Aspirin may give you some relief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food, money, or services for people in need:",
        "examples": [
          "disaster relief"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the building up of parts of a surface to form a picture or design that can be seen above the background, or a work of art made by this method:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the reliefs of the Parthenon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "financial help that is given to people, companies, or countries that cannot pay their taxes or debts:",
        "examples": [
          "All of the more than 3 million people who file income taxes in Virginia will be eligible for the $100 relief when they file their returns for the last fiscal year.",
          "Congress must reach consensus quickly on the issue of economic relief for the airline industry.",
          "Satellite-television subscribers should get relief from some of the taxes on their monthly bills under new legislation.",
          "give/offer/provide relief (to sb) Tax-cut proposals could offer relief to homeowners",
          "get/obtain relief (from sth) Because of the Fed's move to cut interest rates, people whose mortgages are adjusting may get some relief.",
          "relief packages/measures"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "financial help that the government gives to people who are poor, unemployed, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "grant/give/provide relief (to sb) Lawmakers are being lobbied by pressure groups, urging them to grant additional relief to seniors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money, food, and clothing that is sent to people who are in a difficult situation because of a war, flood, very bad storm, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "How can we be sure that relief will help those who are most in need?",
          "In the last five days we have undertaken a massive relief effort to bring water, medicine, and food to the refugees.",
          "disaster/emergency/flood relief",
          "a relief agency/organization/worker"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to need a particular thing or the help and support of someone or something in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] The success of this project relies on everyone making an effort.",
          "I rely on you for good advice.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'm relying on the garage to fix the car by tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trust someone or something or to expect him, her, or it to behave in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "British weather can never be relied on - it's always changing.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Don't rely on finding me here when you get back (= I might have gone)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to depend on or trust someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "You can’t rely on good weather for the whole trip.",
          "The system relies too heavily on one person."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relieve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an unpleasant feeling, such as pain or worry, less strong:",
        "examples": [
          "She was given a shot of morphine to relieve the pain.",
          "She relieved her boredom at home by learning how to type."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve an unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "New toll roads could help relieve congestion on other routes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide relief for a bad situation or for people in need:",
        "examples": [
          "emergency food aid to help relieve the famine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take the place of someone and continue doing their job or duties:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm on duty until 2 p.m. and then Peter is coming to relieve me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to free a place that has been surrounded by an enemy army by military force:",
        "examples": [
          "An armoured battalion was sent to relieve the besieged town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "polite word for",
        "examples": [
          "He proceeded to relieve himself against a tree.",
          "I had to relieve myself behind a bush.",
          "She excused herself to the bathroom so she could relieve herself.",
          "There are no facilities for miles and people have to relieve themselves somewhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something bad or painful less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "The addition to the school will relieve overcrowding.",
          "She was given morphine to relieve the pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To relieve yourself is to excrete urine.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive or come in order to take the place of another person:",
        "examples": [
          "The guard is relieved at 6 p.m. by the night watchman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take action to improve a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "If China and other Asian economies let their currencies rise, this will relieve pressure on the euro.",
          "The campaign has fallen short of its goal of relieving the burden of unsustainable debt on the poorest countries.",
          "relieve a burden/strain",
          "relieve congestion/overcrowding Opening the route to truckers would relieve congestion on other roadways."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relieved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happy that something unpleasant has not happened or has ended:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'm so relieved to find you - I thought you'd already gone.",
          "He was relieved to see Jeannie reach the other side of the river safely.",
          "[ + (that) ] I'm relieved (that) you didn't tell her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happy that something unpleasant has not happened or has ended:",
        "examples": [
          "She was immensely relieved when the medical test proved to be negative."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relieving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an unpleasant feeling, such as pain or worry, less strong:",
        "examples": [
          "She was given a shot of morphine to relieve the pain.",
          "She relieved her boredom at home by learning how to type."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve an unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "New toll roads could help relieve congestion on other routes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide relief for a bad situation or for people in need:",
        "examples": [
          "emergency food aid to help relieve the famine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take the place of someone and continue doing their job or duties:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm on duty until 2 p.m. and then Peter is coming to relieve me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to free a place that has been surrounded by an enemy army by military force:",
        "examples": [
          "An armoured battalion was sent to relieve the besieged town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "polite word for",
        "examples": [
          "He proceeded to relieve himself against a tree.",
          "I had to relieve myself behind a bush.",
          "She excused herself to the bathroom so she could relieve herself.",
          "There are no facilities for miles and people have to relieve themselves somewhere."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "religion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the belief in and worship of a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship:",
        "examples": [
          "the Christian religion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that someone is extremely enthusiastic about and does regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "Football is a religion for these people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the belief in and worship of a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "religions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the belief in and worship of a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship:",
        "examples": [
          "the Christian religion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that someone is extremely enthusiastic about and does regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "Football is a religion for these people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the belief in and worship of a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "religious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to religion:",
        "examples": [
          "religious education"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong belief in a god or gods:",
        "examples": [
          "He's deeply religious and goes to church twice a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of, relating to, or involved with religion, or living and worshiping according to the beliefs of a particular religion:",
        "examples": [
          "a religious holiday",
          "He is deeply religious."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "religiously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in ways or subjects relating to religion:",
        "examples": [
          "India is quite diverse, both politically and religiously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something religiously, you do it regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "He visits his mother religiously every week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something religiously, you do it regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "I exercise religiously, I really do."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relinquish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give up something such as a responsibility or claim:",
        "examples": [
          "He has relinquished his claim to the throne.",
          "She relinquished control of the family investments to her son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to unwillingly stop holding or keeping something:",
        "examples": [
          "She relinquished her hold/grip on the steering wheel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give up something, such as a responsibility or claim:",
        "examples": [
          "He refused to relinquish control of his company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to like or enjoy something:",
        "examples": [
          "I always relish a challenge.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I don't relish telling her that her son has been arrested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you relish the idea or thought of something, you feel pleasure that it is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "She's relishing the prospect of studying in Bologna for six months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of sauce that is eaten with food to add flavour to it:",
        "examples": [
          "tomato and onion relish",
          "Would you like relish on your burger?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the enjoyment you get from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "She ate her cake slowly and with relish.",
          "I have no relish for hunting and killing animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like or enjoy something:",
        "examples": [
          "I enjoyed our vacation, but didn’t relish the twenty-hour trip back home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of sauce, usually made of vegetables cut into small pieces, vinegar, and spices, that adds flavor to food:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We have relish for the hamburgers and hot dogs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the enjoyment you get from doing something",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "relive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remember clearly an experience that happened in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Whenever I smell burning, I relive the final moments of the crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remember an experience clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "She and I like to reminisce and relive the good-old days."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reliving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remember clearly an experience that happened in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Whenever I smell burning, I relive the final moments of the crash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reload": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put more bullets in a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "to reload a gun/rifle/pistol",
          "He reloaded and fired a second shot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reloaded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put more bullets in a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "to reload a gun/rifle/pistol",
          "He reloaded and fired a second shot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reloading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put more bullets in a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "to reload a gun/rifle/pistol",
          "He reloaded and fired a second shot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reloads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put more bullets in a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "to reload a gun/rifle/pistol",
          "He reloaded and fired a second shot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relocate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move or move something or someone from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The couple relocated to Florida.",
          "There are plans to relocate the main runway at the airport.",
          "When officials relocate a bear, it will try to return to its territory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move to a new place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The company will relocate, but a new home has not been chosen yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move to a different place to work, or to be moved to a different place to work:",
        "examples": [
          "Many businesses in the region have closed or relocated abroad.",
          "relocate (sb/sth) to/from/in somewhere The company is seeking to relocate to the Pier 98 Annex.",
          "Most production has been relocated to Hungary, Tunisia, and China.",
          "relocate employees/staff/production It is rare to find agreed contractual terms that give employers unrestricted rights to relocate employees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relocated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or move something or someone from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The couple relocated to Florida.",
          "There are plans to relocate the main runway at the airport.",
          "When officials relocate a bear, it will try to return to its territory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relocating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or move something or someone from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The couple relocated to Florida.",
          "There are plans to relocate the main runway at the airport.",
          "When officials relocate a bear, it will try to return to its territory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relocation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of moving or moving something or someone from one place to another, or an example of this:",
        "examples": [
          "We are likely to see the temporary relocation of some of our staff.",
          "The relocation of the memorial from the centre of Tallinn to a military cemetery on the city's outskirts provoked riots.",
          "Career advances can mean many relocations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of moving to a different place to work, or of moving employees to a different place to work:",
        "examples": [
          "Those in charge of planning the relocation will need to establish exactly what key tasks need to be carried out, when, and in what order these should be done.",
          "relocation of sth Relocation of manufacturing facilities from the developed to the industrializing world has brought into play a new stream of capital flows.",
          "Senior board members voted this week to go ahead with the proposed relocation to New Jersey.",
          "relocation costs/expenses/allowances"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reluctance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unwillingness to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I accepted his resignation with great reluctance.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Her reluctance to talk to the press was quite understandable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reluctant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I was having such a good time I was reluctant to leave.",
          "Many parents feel reluctant to talk openly with their children.",
          "She persuaded her reluctant husband to take a trip to Florida with her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not wanting to do something and therefore slow to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She had trouble sleeping but was reluctant to take sleeping pills."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reluctantly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows that you are not willing to do something and are therefore slow to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "She reluctantly agreed to step down as managing director.",
          "Reluctantly, he did what I asked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to need a particular thing or the help and support of someone or something in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] The success of this project relies on everyone making an effort.",
          "I rely on you for good advice.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'm relying on the garage to fix the car by tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trust someone or something or to expect him, her, or it to behave in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "British weather can never be relied on - it's always changing.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Don't rely on finding me here when you get back (= I might have gone)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to depend on or trust someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "You can’t rely on good weather for the whole trip.",
          "The system relies too heavily on one person."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "relying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to need a particular thing or the help and support of someone or something in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] The success of this project relies on everyone making an effort.",
          "I rely on you for good advice.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'm relying on the garage to fix the car by tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trust someone or something or to expect him, her, or it to behave in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "British weather can never be relied on - it's always changing.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Don't rely on finding me here when you get back (= I might have gone)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to depend on or trust someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "You can’t rely on good weather for the whole trip.",
          "The system relies too heavily on one person."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rem": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for rapid eye movement: quick movements of the eyes that happen at certain times while you are sleeping and dreaming:",
        "examples": [
          "REM sleep"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "remain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stay in the same place or in the same condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor ordered him to remain in bed for a few days.",
          "Most commentators expect the basic rate of tax to remain at 25 percent.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] A great many things remain to be done (= have not yet been done).",
          "He remained silent.",
          "It remains a secret.",
          "The bank will remain open while renovations are carried out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to exist when other parts or other things no longer exist:",
        "examples": [
          "After the flood, nothing remained of the village.",
          "Only a few hundred of these animals remain today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay in the same place or in the same condition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The doctor said he should remain in bed for a few days.",
          "[ L ] She remained silent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something remains, it continues to exist when other parts or things no longer do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Only the foundation of the ancient temple remains."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remainder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of something that is left after the other parts have gone, been used, or been taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "I ate most of it and gave the remainder to the dog.",
          "It rained the first day but the remainder of the trip was fine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in mathematics, the amount that is left when one number cannot be exactly divided by another:",
        "examples": [
          "9 divided by 4 is 2, remainder 1."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell a book cheaply because it has not sold well and no more copies of it will be produced:",
        "examples": [
          "His autobiography never sold very well and was soon remaindered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part that is left after the other parts are gone, used, or taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "It rained the first day but was sunny for the remainder of the trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A remainder is the amount left when one number cannot be exactly divided by another.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of something that is not included in a total or amount, or that is left after the rest has gone:",
        "examples": [
          "Venezuela is able to sell three-quarters of its OPEC quota as refined products, with the heavy crude oil making up most of the remainder.",
          "the remainder of sth The remainder of its business, plastic packaging, makes up 20% of group sales.",
          "Inflation could remain at 3% or above for the remainder of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book, CD, or DVD that is sold at a reduced price, often because it has not sold as well as expected:",
        "examples": [
          "All our remainders have been discounted by more than 50%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell a book, CD, or DVD at a reduced price, often because it has not sold as well as expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Copies of his autobiography are now being remaindered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay in the same place or in the same condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor ordered him to remain in bed for a few days.",
          "Most commentators expect the basic rate of tax to remain at 25 percent.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] A great many things remain to be done (= have not yet been done).",
          "He remained silent.",
          "It remains a secret.",
          "The bank will remain open while renovations are carried out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to exist when other parts or other things no longer exist:",
        "examples": [
          "After the flood, nothing remained of the village.",
          "Only a few hundred of these animals remain today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remaining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continuing to exist or be left after other parts or things have been used or taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "Bernstein's remaining lecture will take place on 22 January.",
          "Mix in half the butter and keep the remaining half for later."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pieces or parts of something that continue to exist when most of it has been used, destroyed, or taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "The remains of lunch were still on the table.",
          "We visited the remains of a 12th century monastery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's dead body or the remaining parts of it:",
        "examples": [
          "50 years after he died, his remains were returned to his homeland.",
          "Human remains were found in the woods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the things or parts of something that continue to exist when other parts or things no longer do:",
        "examples": [
          "Rescue workers searched the remains of the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person’s remains are that person’s dead body.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "remake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to produce something again:",
        "examples": [
          "The skirt was too big so I had to remake it to fit.",
          "We remade the dough and froze it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a new film that has a story and title similar to an old one:",
        "examples": [
          "The French film \"Trois Hommes et un Couffin\" was remade in Hollywood as \"Three Men and a Baby\".",
          "Remaking a classic film is a risky business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull up and tidy the covers on a bed after it has been slept in, for a second time:",
        "examples": [
          "I took a nap this afternoon, and didn't want to bother remaking the bed so I slept on top of the covers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put clean sheets and covers on a bed:",
        "examples": [
          "You can sleep in Luke's room - then I don't have to remake a bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a film that has a story and title similar to an old one:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you prefer the remake of \"King Kong\" to the original?",
          "Here we usually see English-language remakes of foreign films."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something again as new:",
        "examples": [
          "The President is slipping in the polls and he is trying to remake his image.",
          "Hollywood studios often remake foreign films"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remanded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone accused of committing a crime away from court until their trial begins:",
        "examples": [
          "be remanded on He was remanded on theft charges.",
          "be remanded in custody The accused was remanded in custody (= kept in prison before the trial began) for a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be allowed to leave a law court after you have been accused of committing a crime to go to a particular place, usually your home, to wait until the trial begins, after paying an amount of money to the court that will not be given back if you do not appear at the trial:",
        "examples": [
          "Both women were remanded on bail."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remark": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give a spoken statement of an opinion or thought:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Dr Johnson once remarked (that) \"When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.\"",
          "[ + that ] He remarked that she was looking thin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you say, giving your opinion about something or stating a fact:",
        "examples": [
          "Her remarks on the employment question led to a heated discussion.",
          "The children made rude remarks about the old man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a spoken statement of an opinion or thought:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] She remarked (that) she’d be home late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you remark on something, you notice it and say something about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] All his friends remarked on the change in him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remarkable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning:",
        "examples": [
          "Nelson Mandela was a truly remarkable man.",
          "Meeting you here in Rome is a remarkable coincidence.",
          "The 20th century was remarkable for its inventions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusual and surprising:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a remarkable young man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remarkably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used for emphasizing how surprising or unusual something is:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a remarkably noisy and crowded city.",
          "Remarkably, she wasn't hurt in the crash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remarks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give a spoken statement of an opinion or thought:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Dr Johnson once remarked (that) \"When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.\"",
          "[ + that ] He remarked that she was looking thin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you say, giving your opinion about something or stating a fact:",
        "examples": [
          "Her remarks on the employment question led to a heated discussion.",
          "The children made rude remarks about the old man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a spoken statement of an opinion or thought:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] She remarked (that) she’d be home late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you remark on something, you notice it and say something about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] All his friends remarked on the change in him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remarried": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to marry again:",
        "examples": [
          "After a lengthy and painful divorce, she vowed never to remarry.",
          "Her mother died in childbirth, and her father remarried when she was a baby.",
          "Richard Burton famously remarried Elizabeth Taylor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rematch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a second competition or game between the same teams or players:",
        "examples": [
          "The teams meet in a rematch of last season's final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a second competition or game between competitors:",
        "examples": [
          "The teams meet in a rematch of last season's conference finals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remedy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a successful way of curing an illness or dealing with a problem or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "an effective herbal remedy for headaches",
          "The best remedy for grief is hard work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of solving a problem or ordering someone to make a payment for harm or damage they have caused, using a decision made in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "legal remedy for We have exhausted all possible legal remedies for this injustice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something to correct or improve something that is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "This mistake must be remedied immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance or method for curing an illness, or a way of dealing with a problem or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "cold remedies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of legally solving a problem or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is asking for the commission's remedies to be suspended while the appeal is underway.",
          "provide/seek/obtain (a) remedy The court has the power to provide a remedy by way of judicial review."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of dealing with a difficult situation or solving a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Fiscal, not monetary, policy should be the preferred remedy.",
          "remedy for sth Senators have proposed hugely different remedies for the growing healthcare crisis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remembered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to bring back a piece of information into your mind, or to keep a piece of information in your memory:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Where did you park the car?\" \"I can't remember.\"",
          "I can remember people's faces, but not their names.",
          "[ + (that) ] She suddenly remembered (that) her keys were in her other bag.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I don't remember signing a contract.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you remember what her phone number is?",
          "I remember him as (= I thought he was) a rather annoying man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not forget to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you remember to do the shopping?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be kept in people's memories because of a particular action or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "She will be remembered for her courage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when you are talking to someone about something that they used to know but might have forgotten:",
        "examples": [
          "We went and had tea in that little café - you remember, the one next to the bookshop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold a special ceremony to honour a past event or someone who has died:",
        "examples": [
          "On 11 November, the British remember those who died in the two World Wars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a present or money to someone you love or who has provided good service to you:",
        "examples": [
          "My Granny always remembers me (= sends me a present) on my birthday.",
          "My cousin remembered me in her will."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remembering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to bring back a piece of information into your mind, or to keep a piece of information in your memory:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Where did you park the car?\" \"I can't remember.\"",
          "I can remember people's faces, but not their names.",
          "[ + (that) ] She suddenly remembered (that) her keys were in her other bag.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I don't remember signing a contract.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you remember what her phone number is?",
          "I remember him as (= I thought he was) a rather annoying man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not forget to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you remember to do the shopping?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be kept in people's memories because of a particular action or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "She will be remembered for her courage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when you are talking to someone about something that they used to know but might have forgotten:",
        "examples": [
          "We went and had tea in that little café - you remember, the one next to the bookshop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold a special ceremony to honour a past event or someone who has died:",
        "examples": [
          "On 11 November, the British remember those who died in the two World Wars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a present or money to someone you love or who has provided good service to you:",
        "examples": [
          "My Granny always remembers me (= sends me a present) on my birthday.",
          "My cousin remembered me in her will."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remembers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be able to bring back a piece of information into your mind, or to keep a piece of information in your memory:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Where did you park the car?\" \"I can't remember.\"",
          "I can remember people's faces, but not their names.",
          "[ + (that) ] She suddenly remembered (that) her keys were in her other bag.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I don't remember signing a contract.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you remember what her phone number is?",
          "I remember him as (= I thought he was) a rather annoying man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not forget to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you remember to do the shopping?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be kept in people's memories because of a particular action or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "She will be remembered for her courage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said when you are talking to someone about something that they used to know but might have forgotten:",
        "examples": [
          "We went and had tea in that little café - you remember, the one next to the bookshop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold a special ceremony to honour a past event or someone who has died:",
        "examples": [
          "On 11 November, the British remember those who died in the two World Wars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a present or money to someone you love or who has provided good service to you:",
        "examples": [
          "My Granny always remembers me (= sends me a present) on my birthday.",
          "My cousin remembered me in her will."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to bring a piece of information back into your mind, or to keep a piece of information in your memory:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Naomi vividly remembers the day her daughter was born.",
          "[ I ] I’ve been a Tiger fan as long as I can remember.",
          "[ T ] Williams will be remembered for his generosity.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you remember where we parked the car?",
          "[ + that clause ] You have to remember that these things take time.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Remember to buy some stamps."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remembrance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of remembering and showing respect for someone who has died or a past event:",
        "examples": [
          "A church service was held in remembrance of the victims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a memory of something that happened in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "fond/sweet/personal remembrances"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remind": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone think of something they have forgotten or might have forgotten:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you remind Paul about dinner on Saturday?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Please remind me to post this letter.",
          "[ + (that) ] I called Jane and reminded her (that) the conference had been cancelled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone aware of something forgotten or possibly forgotten, or to bring back a memory to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Remind him to call me.",
          "Anna reminds me of her mother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reminded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone think of something they have forgotten or might have forgotten:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you remind Paul about dinner on Saturday?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Please remind me to post this letter.",
          "[ + (that) ] I called Jane and reminded her (that) the conference had been cancelled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reminder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a written or spoken message that reminds someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "If he forgot to pay his rent, his landlady would send him a reminder.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Mum sent me off with a final reminder to be back before 11 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that makes you remember a particular person, event, or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] Patricia's story is a reminder of how vulnerable women can be in what is still essentially a man's world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that helps someone remember:",
        "examples": [
          "She kept the shells as a reminder of our days together.",
          "[ + that clause ] The park serves as a reminder that nature is worth preserving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter to a customer asking for a payment that they should already have made:",
        "examples": [
          "automatic/email/written reminders"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reminders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a written or spoken message that reminds someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "If he forgot to pay his rent, his landlady would send him a reminder.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Mum sent me off with a final reminder to be back before 11 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that makes you remember a particular person, event, or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] Patricia's story is a reminder of how vulnerable women can be in what is still essentially a man's world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that helps someone remember:",
        "examples": [
          "She kept the shells as a reminder of our days together.",
          "[ + that clause ] The park serves as a reminder that nature is worth preserving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter to a customer asking for a payment that they should already have made:",
        "examples": [
          "automatic/email/written reminders"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reminding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone think of something they have forgotten or might have forgotten:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you remind Paul about dinner on Saturday?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Please remind me to post this letter.",
          "[ + (that) ] I called Jane and reminded her (that) the conference had been cancelled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reminds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone think of something they have forgotten or might have forgotten:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you remind Paul about dinner on Saturday?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Please remind me to post this letter.",
          "[ + (that) ] I called Jane and reminded her (that) the conference had been cancelled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone aware of something forgotten or possibly forgotten, or to bring back a memory to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Remind him to call me.",
          "Anna reminds me of her mother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reminisce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to talk or write about past experiences that you remember with pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandfather used to reminisce about his years in the navy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk or write about past experiences that you remember with pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "Grandpa likes to reminisce about his years in the navy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reminiscent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you remember a particular person, event, or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "That song is so reminiscent of my adolescence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reminiscing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk or write about past experiences that you remember with pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandfather used to reminisce about his years in the navy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remiss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "careless and not doing a duty well enough:",
        "examples": [
          "You have been remiss in your duties.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It was remiss of me to forget to give you the message."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not doing a duty carefully or well enough:",
        "examples": [
          "I would be remiss if I didn’t mention it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remission": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when an illness is less severe or is not affecting someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Her cancer has been in remission for several years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction of the time that a person has to stay in prison:",
        "examples": [
          "He was given three months' remission for good behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being forgiven for breaking religious laws or rules:",
        "examples": [
          "He believes that redemption is based on remission of sins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when an illness is less severe:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Her leukemia is in remission."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of reducing the amount of money that is owed for something or stating that it no longer needs to be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "Campaigners claim that people receiving benefits should be entitled to automatic remission of fees.",
          "debt/duty/tax remission(s)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remnant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece or amount of something that is left from a larger original piece or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "the remnants of last night's meal",
          "remnants of the city's former glory",
          "a carpet remnant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece or amount of something that is left from a larger, original piece or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "a carpet remnant"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remnants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece or amount of something that is left from a larger original piece or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "the remnants of last night's meal",
          "remnants of the city's former glory",
          "a carpet remnant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece or amount of something that is left from a larger, original piece or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "a carpet remnant"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remodel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give a new shape or form to something:",
        "examples": [
          "We've completely remodelled the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a new shape or form to something, esp. a room or house:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We remodeled the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the design and appearance of a building in order to make it more modern and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "The warehouse is being cleaned and will be remodeled into 20 lofts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the way a business or organization works:",
        "examples": [
          "A new management team was brought in to remodel the ailing bank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remodeling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give a new shape or form to something:",
        "examples": [
          "We've completely remodelled the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a new shape or form to something, esp. a room or house:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We remodeled the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the design and appearance of a building in order to make it more modern and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "The warehouse is being cleaned and will be remodeled into 20 lofts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the way a business or organization works:",
        "examples": [
          "A new management team was brought in to remodel the ailing bank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remorse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of sadness and being sorry for something you have done:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt no remorse for the murders he had committed.",
          "After the argument, she was filled with remorse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of guilt and regret about something you have done:",
        "examples": [
          "Judges took account of the prisoner’s remorse."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remorseful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling sad and guilty",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "remorseless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "severe and showing no sadness or guilt:",
        "examples": [
          "remorseless cruelty/violence",
          "a remorseless judge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "never stopping or impossible to stop:",
        "examples": [
          "the hurricane's remorseless approach",
          "remorseless pressure to succeed"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remote": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "far away in distance:",
        "examples": [
          "Australia is large, and remote from the great centres of population of the world.",
          "remote galaxies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A remote area, house, or village is a long way from any towns or cities:",
        "examples": [
          "They live in a remote corner of Scotland, miles from the nearest shop.",
          "a remote mountain village"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "remote computer systems are available to users in another part of a building or in another place, for example through a network:",
        "examples": [
          "This enables you to get remote access to your email.",
          "a remote server"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to an activity that is done away from the place where it usually happens, especially by means of technology :",
        "examples": [
          "Participants in the remote learning program will interact with mentors through interactive video sessions.",
          "A new safety system is being developed for remote monitoring of radiation in nuclear reactors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "far away in time:",
        "examples": [
          "It happened in the remote past, so no one worries about it any more.",
          "He believes that the problems of global warming are urgent and that hydrogen technologies are too remote in time to be of any real help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not closely related to something:",
        "examples": [
          "They take little interest in a conflict far from their homes and remote from their everyday problems.",
          "Since both cases are remote from reality we can safely ignore them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slight:",
        "examples": [
          "a remote possibility",
          "The chances of a visit by Martians to Earth are remote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not very friendly or showing little interest in other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Her manner was remote and cool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "far away in distance, time, or relation; not close:",
        "examples": [
          "Ben grew up in a remote part of Montana.",
          "It happened in the remote past.",
          "There is a remote possibility (= slight chance) that we won’t be able to make the trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone whose behavior is remote is not friendly or interested in others.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "remote computer systems are available to users in another part of a building or in another place, for example through a network :",
        "examples": [
          "a remote server"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remotely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a remote place:",
        "examples": [
          "a remotely situated farmhouse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from a distance:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of our employees work remotely (= from home, using email and the phone)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a remote or very slight way:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm afraid we're not remotely interested in your proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in any way; to a remote degree:",
        "examples": [
          "He isn’t even remotely like his brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a distance in time or space:",
        "examples": [
          "a remotely operated car"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "employees who work remotely work mainly from home and communicate with the company by email and telephone:",
        "examples": [
          "50,000 of our 130,00 employees work remotely.",
          "More work nowadays can be conducted remotely."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "removable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be removed:",
        "examples": [
          "This jacket has removable sleeves/a removable collar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be removed:",
        "examples": [
          "This jacket has a removable collar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a removable disk or drive (= piece of equipment for reading and storing information) can be removed from a computer when it is not needed:",
        "examples": [
          "removable (storage) devices"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "removal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking something or someone away from somewhere or something:",
        "examples": [
          "stain removal",
          "furniture removal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business of transporting furniture and other possessions when people move to a new home:",
        "examples": [
          "Does your firm do removals?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of forcing someone to leave an important position or job:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been calls for the president's removal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of removing or getting rid of something, often something that is considered to be harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "the removal of sth The removal of duties and taxes on trade within the EU has created an environment in which competition can flourish.",
          "Government advisers have requested the drug's removal from the market for safety reasons.",
          "toxic waste removal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of forcing someone to leave their job or position:",
        "examples": [
          "A special meeting was called to discuss the removal of the chairman.",
          "She faced removal from office almost two years into her four-year term."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of moving furniture, equipment, and other possessions from one office, home, etc. to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a removal company/firm",
          "removal costs/expenses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business of moving furniture, equipment, and other possessions from one office, home, etc. to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a removals company/firm"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remove": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take something or someone away from somewhere, or off something:",
        "examples": [
          "The men came to remove the rubbish from the backyard.",
          "This detergent will remove even old stains.",
          "It got so hot that he removed his tie and jacket.",
          "They decided to remove their son from the school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a negative feeling disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "Hearing your opinion has removed my last doubts/suspicions about her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to leave an important job or a position of power because they have behaved badly or not in a way you approve of:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's shareholders have voted to remove the executive board.",
          "Several opposition groups are fighting to remove the president from power.",
          "She has been removed from her post/position as director."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something away from an object, group, or place:",
        "examples": [
          "Please remove your books from the counter.",
          "Club soda will remove that stain.",
          "He was removed from office (= forced to leave an official position).",
          "Space flight is pretty far removed from (= not part of) most people’s experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something or someone away from somewhere or off something:",
        "examples": [
          "remove sth/sb from sth He asked the company to remove him from their database.",
          "The store removed all canned food from the shelves as soon as they heard about the recall.",
          "remove barriers/obstacles/restrictions The government failed to remove legal obstacles to the transfer of ownership of assets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take away or stop a charge or a cost:",
        "examples": [
          "Surcharges on fruit and vegetables will be removed by the end of the year.",
          "This measure removes a layer of cost which could bring down prices.",
          "The commodity market price plunged late on Friday after Brazil removed export taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to leave an important job or a position of power, usually because they have behaved badly, or in a way that you do not approve of:",
        "examples": [
          "They initiated the procedure for him to be removed from office.",
          "The City Controller was removed after a failure to list sources of income including rental properties.",
          "Directors are appointed and removed by shareholders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "removed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a cousin (= a relation) separated from you by one, two, etc. generations (= same family age groups):",
        "examples": [
          "She's my first cousin once removed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that removes something:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have any nail polish remover?",
          "stain remover"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company who helps people to move their furniture and other possessions when they move to a new home:",
        "examples": [
          "I've just been watching the furniture removers come and go in the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that transports furniture, etc. when people move to a new home, or a business moves to new offices:",
        "examples": [
          "a furniture remover",
          "The office move was done by a local firm of removers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance, tool, or system that removes something that is not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "a stain remover",
          "Any decent spyware remover should be able to detect and remove most of these common adware applications."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "removes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take something or someone away from somewhere, or off something:",
        "examples": [
          "The men came to remove the rubbish from the backyard.",
          "This detergent will remove even old stains.",
          "It got so hot that he removed his tie and jacket.",
          "They decided to remove their son from the school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a negative feeling disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "Hearing your opinion has removed my last doubts/suspicions about her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to leave an important job or a position of power because they have behaved badly or not in a way you approve of:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's shareholders have voted to remove the executive board.",
          "Several opposition groups are fighting to remove the president from power.",
          "She has been removed from her post/position as director."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something away from an object, group, or place:",
        "examples": [
          "Please remove your books from the counter.",
          "Club soda will remove that stain.",
          "He was removed from office (= forced to leave an official position).",
          "Space flight is pretty far removed from (= not part of) most people’s experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something or someone away from somewhere or off something:",
        "examples": [
          "remove sth/sb from sth He asked the company to remove him from their database.",
          "The store removed all canned food from the shelves as soon as they heard about the recall.",
          "remove barriers/obstacles/restrictions The government failed to remove legal obstacles to the transfer of ownership of assets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take away or stop a charge or a cost:",
        "examples": [
          "Surcharges on fruit and vegetables will be removed by the end of the year.",
          "This measure removes a layer of cost which could bring down prices.",
          "The commodity market price plunged late on Friday after Brazil removed export taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to leave an important job or a position of power, usually because they have behaved badly, or in a way that you do not approve of:",
        "examples": [
          "They initiated the procedure for him to be removed from office.",
          "The City Controller was removed after a failure to list sources of income including rental properties.",
          "Directors are appointed and removed by shareholders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "removing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something or someone away from somewhere, or off something:",
        "examples": [
          "The men came to remove the rubbish from the backyard.",
          "This detergent will remove even old stains.",
          "It got so hot that he removed his tie and jacket.",
          "They decided to remove their son from the school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a negative feeling disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "Hearing your opinion has removed my last doubts/suspicions about her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to leave an important job or a position of power because they have behaved badly or not in a way you approve of:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's shareholders have voted to remove the executive board.",
          "Several opposition groups are fighting to remove the president from power.",
          "She has been removed from her post/position as director."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "remuneration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "payment for work or services:",
        "examples": [
          "They demanded adequate remuneration for their work.",
          "In return for some caretaking duties, we are offering a free apartment and a small remuneration.",
          "a remuneration package"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pay for work or services",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "payment for work that has been done or services that have been provided:",
        "examples": [
          "directors'/executive remuneration",
          "annual/total remuneration The deal took his total remuneration last year to £2.4m."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "renaissance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a new growth of activity or interest in something, especially art, literature, or music:",
        "examples": [
          "Opera is enjoying a long-awaited renaissance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of new growth of interest and activity in the areas of art, literature, and ideas in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "from or relating to the period when there was a new increase in interest and activity in art, literature, and ideas in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries:",
        "examples": [
          "Renaissance art/painting/architecture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new growth or interest in something, esp. art, literature, or music:",
        "examples": [
          "a poetry renaissance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The Renaissance was a period of growth and activity in the areas of art, literature, and ideas in Europe during the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation when there is new interest in something and it becomes strong and active again:",
        "examples": [
          "experience/see/undergo a renaissance Around the beginning of the 21st century, the area's wine industry underwent something of a renaissance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "renal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the kidneys (= body organs):",
        "examples": [
          "a renal unit",
          "renal dialysis"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rename": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give something a new name:",
        "examples": [
          "You must rename the file before you save it.",
          "The ship was sold, painted, and renamed the Suez Star."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something a new name:",
        "examples": [
          "Upon completion, the fort was renamed in honor of its commander."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something a new name:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be advisable to rename the file with a new file extension.",
          "The company had been renamed on the change of ownership."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "renamed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something a new name:",
        "examples": [
          "You must rename the file before you save it.",
          "The ship was sold, painted, and renamed the Suez Star."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "render": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to be in a particular state:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + adj ] His rudeness rendered me speechless.",
          "New technology has rendered my old computer obsolete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change words into a different language or form:",
        "examples": [
          "She is rendering the book into English from French."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something such as a service, a personal opinion or expression, or a performance of a song or poem, etc. to people:",
        "examples": [
          "The singers rendered the song with enthusiasm.",
          "We see that freight railroads make good profits while rendering excellent service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a first layer of plaster or cement on a wall",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to be in a particular state:",
        "examples": [
          "New technology renders a computer obsolete in a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent something in a work of art or a performance:",
        "examples": [
          "The drawing was rendered in muted pastels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "An employee is someone who renders his or her services in exchange for pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something or someone to be in a particular state:",
        "examples": [
          "Regulation should be shifted from the sales process to the products themselves, effectively rendering financial advisors surplus to requirements.",
          "Billions have been spent, but not one gallon of the estimated 54m gallons of waste has been rendered harmless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide or give something such as help or a service to people:",
        "examples": [
          "render aid/assistance/help",
          "They liaise between companies that want to buy insurance and the insurers that sell it, taking a commission for services rendered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially prepare financial records, bills, etc. and give them to someone or make them available:",
        "examples": [
          "The company had failed to render accounts to its shareholders two years in a row.",
          "We shall render invoices to you monthly in respect of work done by the firm.",
          "Thousands evade tax by not rendering returns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially announce a decision or judgment about something:",
        "examples": [
          "render a decision/verdict The Council is expected to render a decision soon.",
          "render judgment The court's duty is to hear a matter and render judgment or direction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an image on a computer screen appear solid and like a real object:",
        "examples": [
          "The software greatly accelerates the production of high-quality rendered images of products."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rendered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to be in a particular state:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + adj ] His rudeness rendered me speechless.",
          "New technology has rendered my old computer obsolete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change words into a different language or form:",
        "examples": [
          "She is rendering the book into English from French."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something such as a service, a personal opinion or expression, or a performance of a song or poem, etc. to people:",
        "examples": [
          "The singers rendered the song with enthusiasm.",
          "We see that freight railroads make good profits while rendering excellent service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a first layer of plaster or cement on a wall",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rendering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way that something is performed, written, drawn, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Her rendering of the song was delightful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a translation of a book or piece of writing into a different language or a different style:",
        "examples": [
          "a new rendering of the Bible into modern English"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a layer of plaster or cement on a wall:",
        "examples": [
          "The rendering on two sides of the house needed to be removed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of preparing or treating the bodies of dead animals in order to take out the fat and other substances that can be used in other products:",
        "examples": [
          "the rendering of beef products",
          "a rendering plant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a work of art or a performance that represents something:",
        "examples": [
          "a watercolor rendering"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "renders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to be in a particular state:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + adj ] His rudeness rendered me speechless.",
          "New technology has rendered my old computer obsolete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change words into a different language or form:",
        "examples": [
          "She is rendering the book into English from French."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something such as a service, a personal opinion or expression, or a performance of a song or poem, etc. to people:",
        "examples": [
          "The singers rendered the song with enthusiasm.",
          "We see that freight railroads make good profits while rendering excellent service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a first layer of plaster or cement on a wall",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to be in a particular state:",
        "examples": [
          "New technology renders a computer obsolete in a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent something in a work of art or a performance:",
        "examples": [
          "The drawing was rendered in muted pastels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "An employee is someone who renders his or her services in exchange for pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something or someone to be in a particular state:",
        "examples": [
          "Regulation should be shifted from the sales process to the products themselves, effectively rendering financial advisors surplus to requirements.",
          "Billions have been spent, but not one gallon of the estimated 54m gallons of waste has been rendered harmless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide or give something such as help or a service to people:",
        "examples": [
          "render aid/assistance/help",
          "They liaise between companies that want to buy insurance and the insurers that sell it, taking a commission for services rendered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially prepare financial records, bills, etc. and give them to someone or make them available:",
        "examples": [
          "The company had failed to render accounts to its shareholders two years in a row.",
          "We shall render invoices to you monthly in respect of work done by the firm.",
          "Thousands evade tax by not rendering returns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially announce a decision or judgment about something:",
        "examples": [
          "render a decision/verdict The Council is expected to render a decision soon.",
          "render judgment The court's duty is to hear a matter and render judgment or direction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an image on a computer screen appear solid and like a real object:",
        "examples": [
          "The software greatly accelerates the production of high-quality rendered images of products."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rendezvous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement to meet someone, especially secretly, at a particular place and time, or the place itself:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a rendezvous for next week, don't we?",
          "The lovers met at a secret rendezvous in the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where a particular group of people often go or meet, by arrangement or habit:",
        "examples": [
          "This restaurant is a popular rendezvous for local artists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet someone, especially secretly, at a particular place and time:",
        "examples": [
          "The police arranged to rendezvous with their informant at a disused warehouse.",
          "Only hours before, they had rendezvoused at the Beverly Hills Hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting at a particular place and time:",
        "examples": [
          "a secret rendezvous"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rendezvous is also a particular place where people often meet:",
        "examples": [
          "This restaurant is a popular rendezvous for local artists."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rendition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of performing a song, piece of music, or poem:",
        "examples": [
          "She ended the concert with a powerful rendition of \"I Will Always Love You\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way in which music is performed or a drawing or painting is produced or appears:",
        "examples": [
          "new renditions of old Beatles tunes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "renegade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has changed their feelings of support and duty from one political, religious, national, etc. group to a new one:",
        "examples": [
          "A band of renegades had captured the prince and were holding him to ransom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who has changed their feelings of support and duty from one political, religious, national, etc. group to a new one:",
        "examples": [
          "a renegade soldier/priest",
          "The renegade spy has posted photographs taken during an undercover operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has changed from supporting esp. one political, religious, or national group to supporting another:",
        "examples": [
          "a renegade state",
          "She’s always been a renegade."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "renegotiate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to discuss an agreement again in order to change it:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank did not want to renegotiate the terms of the loan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "renegotiating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to discuss an agreement again in order to change it:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank did not want to renegotiate the terms of the loan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "renew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to increase the life of or replace something old:",
        "examples": [
          "Every year I renew my membership of the sports club.",
          "I forgot to renew my season ticket.",
          "I'll use this material to renew the chair covers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin doing something again:",
        "examples": [
          "The kidnappers renewed their threats.",
          "She renewed her efforts to escape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin doing something again or with increased strength:",
        "examples": [
          "She renewed her efforts to contact her sister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the period of time that something can be used or is in effect:",
        "examples": [
          "to renew a passport/subscription"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a formal or official agreement continue for an extra period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "renew a contract/licence/policy The contracts are normally renewed every five years.",
          "Please contact us on the number below if you wish to renew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin doing something again after having stopped for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "renew criticism/debate/efforts",
          "Unions have renewed their calls for updated safety guidelines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to replace something old:",
        "examples": [
          "You can renew the grinding wheel surface for faster cutting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "renewable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Renewable forms of energy can be produced as quickly as they are used:",
        "examples": [
          "renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an official document is renewable, its use can be continued for an extra period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a renewable passport/contract"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Renewable substances can be used and easily replaced:",
        "examples": [
          "renewable energy resources"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to forms of energy that are produced using the sun, wind, etc., or from crops, rather than those using fuels such as oil or coal:",
        "examples": [
          "renewable electricity/fuel/power",
          "renewable materials/resources",
          "Sorghum is a brand new cash crop that can be burned as a fuel and is therefore a renewable source of energy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an agreement or an official document is renewable, its use can be continued for an extra period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a renewable lease",
          "The initial contract is for two years, renewable annually by mutual agreement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "renewal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of making an official document, agreement, or rule continue for more time:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you deal with season-ticket renewals here?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of starting again or starting to do something again:",
        "examples": [
          "They fear the renewal of hostilities if an agreement is not reached soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in which something improves or is improved after being in a bad condition :",
        "examples": [
          "urban renewal projects"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making an agreement continue for an extra period of time after it has come to an end:",
        "examples": [
          "contract/licence renewals",
          "The purchases are subject to annual renewal.",
          "be due for renewal If your car tax is due for renewal, do it before Budget day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of making changes to something in order to improve it so that it becomes more successful:",
        "examples": [
          "economic renewal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something begins again after having stopped for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Pharmaceutical shares also benefited from the renewal of interest in growth stocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an agreement is up for renewal, it will soon end, and an arrangement needs to be made if you want to continue it for an extra period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "30% of retailers were thinking of pulling out when contracts come up for renewal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "renewed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "begun or happening again:",
        "examples": [
          "renewed interest/enthusiasm",
          "The latest outbreak has led to renewed concern about the spread of the disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening again after having stopped for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "renewed bid/effort to do sth Opec lifted supply quotas yesterday by 4%, in a renewed bid to force down stubbornly high crude prices.",
          "The company's products have drawn renewed interest in the whole market, analysts said."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "renewing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the life of or replace something old:",
        "examples": [
          "Every year I renew my membership of the sports club.",
          "I forgot to renew my season ticket.",
          "I'll use this material to renew the chair covers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin doing something again:",
        "examples": [
          "The kidnappers renewed their threats.",
          "She renewed her efforts to escape."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reno": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or affecting the blood vessels of the kidneys (= a pair of small organs in the body that take away waste matter from the blood to produce urine):",
        "examples": [
          "Patients may not notice any symptoms because renovascular conditions tend to develop slowly and worsen over time.",
          "This approach should be considered as the first choice of treatment for infants with renovascular hypertension."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "renounce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say formally or publicly that you no longer own, support, believe in, or have a connection with something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her ex-husband renounced his claim to the family house.",
          "Gandhi renounced the use of violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say publicly that you no longer own, support, believe in, or have a connection with something:",
        "examples": [
          "Gandhi renounced the use of violence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "renounced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say formally or publicly that you no longer own, support, believe in, or have a connection with something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her ex-husband renounced his claim to the family house.",
          "Gandhi renounced the use of violence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "renovate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to repair and improve something, especially a building:",
        "examples": [
          "He renovates old houses and sells them at a profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repair and improve something, esp. a building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repair and improve a building so that it is in good condition again:",
        "examples": [
          "You may need to renovate in stages, doing the most essential work first.",
          "Private companies don't want to renovate existing buildings, as the potential profits are too small."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "renovated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repair and improve something, especially a building:",
        "examples": [
          "He renovates old houses and sells them at a profit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "renovating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repair and improve something, especially a building:",
        "examples": [
          "He renovates old houses and sells them at a profit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "renovation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of repairing and improving something, especially a building:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum is closed for renovation.",
          "Extensive renovations were carried out on the property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of repairing and improving a building so that it is in good condition again, or the improvements that are carried out:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a commitment that the city will only carry out new construction and renovation that meets green building principles.",
          "They were willing to buy a property that was in need of renovation.",
          "We had to move out of the offices while the renovations were being done."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "renovations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of repairing and improving something, especially a building:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum is closed for renovation.",
          "Extensive renovations were carried out on the property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of repairing and improving a building so that it is in good condition again, or the improvements that are carried out:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a commitment that the city will only carry out new construction and renovation that meets green building principles.",
          "They were willing to buy a property that was in need of renovation.",
          "We had to move out of the offices while the renovations were being done."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "renown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being famous:",
        "examples": [
          "a woman of great renown",
          "Her renown spread across the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being famous:",
        "examples": [
          "an artist of national renown"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "renowned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "famous for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The region is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty.",
          "Marco Polo is a renowned explorer/is renowned as an explorer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fixed amount of money that you pay regularly for the use of a room, house, car, television, etc. that someone else owns:",
        "examples": [
          "I pay a higher rent/more rent than the other tenants because my room is bigger.",
          "Rents here are ridiculously high/low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "offered by the owner for someone else to use in exchange for money:",
        "examples": [
          "We have three fully refurbished bungalows for rent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large hole torn in a piece of material:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a large rent in his parachute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay or receive a fixed amount of money for the use of a room, house, car, television, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I rented a car from a garage so that I could get about.",
          "[ + two objects ] The old lady rented me her spare bedroom for £200 a week.",
          "My Dad has a villa that he rents (out) to tourists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed amount of money paid or received regularly for the use of usually an apartment, house, or business space:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Rents in this building are ridiculously high.",
          "[ U ] How much rent do you pay?",
          "[ U ] Are there any apartments for rent (= available) there?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of rend",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you pay for the use of something, especially that you pay regularly for the use of a room, house, office, etc. that someone else owns:",
        "examples": [
          "a fair/high/low rent",
          "annual/monthly rent",
          "commercial/office rents",
          "pay (the) rent The company is renegotiating its finances after struggling to pay the rent on its properties.",
          "charge/collect rent Managing the property generally means collecting rent and carrying out maintenance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "You will pay no line rent on this phone deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "offered by the owner for someone else to use in exchange for money:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurant was open 24 hours a day and also had rooms for rent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay a fixed amount of money regularly for the use of a room, house, office, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Researchers said there was a growing divide between the home-owning majority and people who rent.",
          "Regardless of the boom in UK property prices, it is still cheaper to buy rather than rent a house.",
          "rent sth from sb She has been renting an apartment from a private landlord through a letting agent.",
          "A surprising number of storage units are rented by salesmen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive an amount of money from somebody for the use of something, especially a room, house, office, etc. that you own:",
        "examples": [
          "rent sth to sb She runs a commercial real estate company that rents office space to businesses.",
          "rent sth for sth She rents out one of her rooms to students.",
          "He renovated the three-storey building and rents it out as apartments.",
          "Each of these centres rents out farm machinery to local farmers at low cost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay to use something for a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "rent a car/an automobile I rented a car at Millennium Park and headed off to explore the island."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be available for someone to use for a particular amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "rent at/for sth The rooms rented at a premium of $25 to $35 over regular rates.",
          "rent for sth Rooms that regularly rent for $59 a night suddenly cost $300 a night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rental": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement to rent something, or the amount of money that you pay to rent something:",
        "examples": [
          "Property rental is quite expensive here.",
          "DVD rentals have decreased this year.",
          "a car rental company"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a house, car, or bike that you rent:",
        "examples": [
          "Because larger rentals are the hardest to find, tenants snap them up quickly.",
          "Is that your car or is it a rental?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of renting, an amount paid in rent, or something rented:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] boat/car rental"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement to rent something for a period of time, or the act of renting something:",
        "examples": [
          "equipment rental",
          "a car rental business/company/firm",
          "The company has recently seen a decline in DVD rentals.",
          "The regulation applies to contracts for the sale or rental of goods or services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that you pay to rent something for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "an annual/monthly/weekly rental of ...",
          "Office rentals start at about $800 dollars per month for one room.",
          "Although the price of calls has fallen, telephone line rentals continue to increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a house or a car that you can rent:",
        "examples": [
          "The car turned out to be a rental from DFW Airport.",
          "A number of properties are available as short-term rentals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to rent, to renting something, or to something that has been rented:",
        "examples": [
          "the rental market",
          "a rental agreement",
          "They also own a commercial property that provides rental income.",
          "a rental car"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rentals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement to rent something, or the amount of money that you pay to rent something:",
        "examples": [
          "Property rental is quite expensive here.",
          "DVD rentals have decreased this year.",
          "a car rental company"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a house, car, or bike that you rent:",
        "examples": [
          "Because larger rentals are the hardest to find, tenants snap them up quickly.",
          "Is that your car or is it a rental?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of renting, an amount paid in rent, or something rented:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] boat/car rental"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement to rent something for a period of time, or the act of renting something:",
        "examples": [
          "equipment rental",
          "a car rental business/company/firm",
          "The company has recently seen a decline in DVD rentals.",
          "The regulation applies to contracts for the sale or rental of goods or services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that you pay to rent something for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "an annual/monthly/weekly rental of ...",
          "Office rentals start at about $800 dollars per month for one room.",
          "Although the price of calls has fallen, telephone line rentals continue to increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a house or a car that you can rent:",
        "examples": [
          "The car turned out to be a rental from DFW Airport.",
          "A number of properties are available as short-term rentals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to rent, to renting something, or to something that has been rented:",
        "examples": [
          "the rental market",
          "a rental agreement",
          "They also own a commercial property that provides rental income.",
          "a rental car"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something that you rent:",
        "examples": [
          "rented accommodation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is used by someone who pays rent:",
        "examples": [
          "rented accommodation",
          "a rented property"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "renting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay or receive a fixed amount of money for the use of a room, house, car, television, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I rented a car from a garage so that I could get about.",
          "[ + two objects ] The old lady rented me her spare bedroom for £200 a week.",
          "My Dad has a villa that he rents (out) to tourists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fixed amount of money that you pay regularly for the use of a room, house, car, television, etc. that someone else owns:",
        "examples": [
          "I pay a higher rent/more rent than the other tenants because my room is bigger.",
          "Rents here are ridiculously high/low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "offered by the owner for someone else to use in exchange for money:",
        "examples": [
          "We have three fully refurbished bungalows for rent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large hole torn in a piece of material:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a large rent in his parachute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay or receive a fixed amount of money for the use of a room, house, car, television, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I rented a car from a garage so that I could get about.",
          "[ + two objects ] The old lady rented me her spare bedroom for £200 a week.",
          "My Dad has a villa that he rents (out) to tourists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed amount of money paid or received regularly for the use of usually an apartment, house, or business space:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Rents in this building are ridiculously high.",
          "[ U ] How much rent do you pay?",
          "[ U ] Are there any apartments for rent (= available) there?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of rend",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you pay for the use of something, especially that you pay regularly for the use of a room, house, office, etc. that someone else owns:",
        "examples": [
          "a fair/high/low rent",
          "annual/monthly rent",
          "commercial/office rents",
          "pay (the) rent The company is renegotiating its finances after struggling to pay the rent on its properties.",
          "charge/collect rent Managing the property generally means collecting rent and carrying out maintenance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "You will pay no line rent on this phone deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "offered by the owner for someone else to use in exchange for money:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurant was open 24 hours a day and also had rooms for rent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay a fixed amount of money regularly for the use of a room, house, office, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Researchers said there was a growing divide between the home-owning majority and people who rent.",
          "Regardless of the boom in UK property prices, it is still cheaper to buy rather than rent a house.",
          "rent sth from sb She has been renting an apartment from a private landlord through a letting agent.",
          "A surprising number of storage units are rented by salesmen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive an amount of money from somebody for the use of something, especially a room, house, office, etc. that you own:",
        "examples": [
          "rent sth to sb She runs a commercial real estate company that rents office space to businesses.",
          "rent sth for sth She rents out one of her rooms to students.",
          "He renovated the three-storey building and rents it out as apartments.",
          "Each of these centres rents out farm machinery to local farmers at low cost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay to use something for a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "rent a car/an automobile I rented a car at Millennium Park and headed off to explore the island."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be available for someone to use for a particular amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "rent at/for sth The rooms rented at a premium of $25 to $35 over regular rates.",
          "rent for sth Rooms that regularly rent for $59 a night suddenly cost $300 a night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reopened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a place or business, etc. reopens or is reopened, it begins to operate, or it becomes open for people to use, after being closed for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum has reopened after nearly two years of reconstruction.",
          "He hung a sign on the door of the shop which said it would reopen at 11.00."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a formal process or activity reopens or is reopened, it begins again or starts to be dealt with again after a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "to reopen an enquiry/investigation",
          "to reopen a debate/discussion",
          "to reopen a legal case/file"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reopening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a place or business, etc. reopens or is reopened, it begins to operate, or it becomes open for people to use, after being closed for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum has reopened after nearly two years of reconstruction.",
          "He hung a sign on the door of the shop which said it would reopen at 11.00."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a formal process or activity reopens or is reopened, it begins again or starts to be dealt with again after a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "to reopen an enquiry/investigation",
          "to reopen a debate/discussion",
          "to reopen a legal case/file"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reorganizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize something again in order to improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "I've reorganized my files so that I can easily find what I'm looking for.",
          "The new managing director plans to completely reorganize this department."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who travels to different places trying to persuade people to buy their company's products or services:",
        "examples": [
          "Reps must maintain $500 a month in sales.",
          "Drug reps sell prescription medicines to physicians and hospitals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who speaks or does something officially for another person or group of people. Rep is short for representative:",
        "examples": [
          "His rep said he would return to work immediately.",
          "Reps for the singer did not return calls for comment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the repeated performance of several plays one after the other by one company of actors. Rep is short for repertory:",
        "examples": [
          "Her parents were stage performers and her grandparents ran a rep company.",
          "in rep When I was an actor in rep, I always played sinister parts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying the number of times that a particular exercise should be repeated in a sports workout. Rep is short for repetition:",
        "examples": [
          "Then raise the bar again - 15 reps on each side.",
          "You can also use less weight and do more reps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opinion that people in general have about someone or something, or how much respect or admiration someone or something receives, based on past behaviour or character. Rep is short for reputation. :",
        "examples": [
          "He has earned a rep as cinema's hippest DJ.",
          "An outcast with a bad rep and a part-time job, Veronica is just trying to get through high school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of including different types of people, for example in films, politics, or sport, so that all different groups are represented. Rep is short for representation:",
        "examples": [
          "Disability rep is so important for kids with disabilities.",
          "Do you think that trans rep in books for young readers is a good thing?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent someone, especially as their lawyer or agent (= a person who represents an actor, artist, or writer). Rep is short for represent:",
        "examples": [
          "Her former clients are now being repped by newer and shinier agencies.",
          "He told me that Bryan Racer had been appointed to rep him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofsales representative",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofreputation:",
        "examples": [
          "I wouldn’t spend time with him – he’s got a bad rep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for representative",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for representative: someone whose job is to sell a company's products or services, especially when this involves travelling to meet people or speaking to them on the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a team of fifty reps covering the whole of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for representative: a person who is chosen to speak or act for other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He was elected as their union rep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work selling a company's goods or services, especially by visiting possible customers or speaking to them on the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "She joined a publishing company and spent her first year repping in Spain.",
          "I discussed with him the possibility of repping our new product line."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repaid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of repay",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "repair": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again:",
        "examples": [
          "to repair (the surface of) the road",
          "to repair a roof after a storm",
          "The garage said the car was so old it wasn't worth repairing.",
          "I really must get my bike repaired this weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you repair something wrong or harmful that has been done, you do something to make it right:",
        "examples": [
          "to repair a broken friendship",
          "Is it too late to repair the damage we have done to our planet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of fixing something that is broken or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "My car is in the garage for repairs.",
          "The repairs to the roof will be expensive.",
          "The mechanic pointed out the repair (= repaired place) on the front of my car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something damaged, broken, or not working correctly back into good condition or make it work again:",
        "examples": [
          "Surgeons repaired the severed artery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something that is damaged or broken back into good condition, or to make something that is not working correctly work again:",
        "examples": [
          "He recommended a local company that repairs computers.",
          "get/have sth repaired Breakdown cover is not expensive, if you compare the cost of getting your car repaired and possibly shipped back home.",
          "It is going to cost $5,000 to repair the damage caused by the storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something to make a bad situation better:",
        "examples": [
          "The industry is still struggling to repair the damage of repeated scandals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing something to put something that is broken or damaged back into good condition or to make it work again:",
        "examples": [
          "emergency/essential/necessary repairs",
          "extensive/major/minor repairs",
          "a repair bill/repair costs",
          "a car repair shop",
          "carry out/do/make repairs They have a garage where mechanics change oil, perform tune-ups and do repairs.",
          "repairs to sth The landlord failed to carry out the necessary repairs to the apartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is beyond repair is damaged so much that it cannot be repaired or that nothing can be done to help:",
        "examples": [
          "The public image of the brand may be damaged beyond repair.",
          "The carpet was beyond repair, so the insurance company paid for a new one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in good/bad, etc. condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The fences on either side of the track were in poor repair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being repaired:",
        "examples": [
          "This section of the road will be under repair until January."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repaired": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again:",
        "examples": [
          "to repair (the surface of) the road",
          "to repair a roof after a storm",
          "The garage said the car was so old it wasn't worth repairing.",
          "I really must get my bike repaired this weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you repair something wrong or harmful that has been done, you do something to make it right:",
        "examples": [
          "to repair a broken friendship",
          "Is it too late to repair the damage we have done to our planet?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repairing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again:",
        "examples": [
          "to repair (the surface of) the road",
          "to repair a roof after a storm",
          "The garage said the car was so old it wasn't worth repairing.",
          "I really must get my bike repaired this weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you repair something wrong or harmful that has been done, you do something to make it right:",
        "examples": [
          "to repair a broken friendship",
          "Is it too late to repair the damage we have done to our planet?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repairman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to make things that are broken work correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "a TV repairman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to make things that are broken work correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "a TV repairman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is paid to repair things:",
        "examples": [
          "a bicycle/television repairman",
          "The company sent a repairman and paid the bill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repairs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again:",
        "examples": [
          "to repair (the surface of) the road",
          "to repair a roof after a storm",
          "The garage said the car was so old it wasn't worth repairing.",
          "I really must get my bike repaired this weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you repair something wrong or harmful that has been done, you do something to make it right:",
        "examples": [
          "to repair a broken friendship",
          "Is it too late to repair the damage we have done to our planet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of fixing something that is broken or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "My car is in the garage for repairs.",
          "The repairs to the roof will be expensive.",
          "The mechanic pointed out the repair (= repaired place) on the front of my car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something damaged, broken, or not working correctly back into good condition or make it work again:",
        "examples": [
          "Surgeons repaired the severed artery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something that is damaged or broken back into good condition, or to make something that is not working correctly work again:",
        "examples": [
          "He recommended a local company that repairs computers.",
          "get/have sth repaired Breakdown cover is not expensive, if you compare the cost of getting your car repaired and possibly shipped back home.",
          "It is going to cost $5,000 to repair the damage caused by the storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something to make a bad situation better:",
        "examples": [
          "The industry is still struggling to repair the damage of repeated scandals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing something to put something that is broken or damaged back into good condition or to make it work again:",
        "examples": [
          "emergency/essential/necessary repairs",
          "extensive/major/minor repairs",
          "a repair bill/repair costs",
          "a car repair shop",
          "carry out/do/make repairs They have a garage where mechanics change oil, perform tune-ups and do repairs.",
          "repairs to sth The landlord failed to carry out the necessary repairs to the apartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is beyond repair is damaged so much that it cannot be repaired or that nothing can be done to help:",
        "examples": [
          "The public image of the brand may be damaged beyond repair.",
          "The carpet was beyond repair, so the insurance company paid for a new one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in good/bad, etc. condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The fences on either side of the track were in poor repair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being repaired:",
        "examples": [
          "This section of the road will be under repair until January."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reparation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "payment for harm or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "The company had to make reparation to those who suffered ill health as a result of chemical pollution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "payments made by a defeated nation after a war to pay for damages or expenses it caused to another nation:",
        "examples": [
          "It was thought by some that they had not paid enough wartime reparations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "payment for harm or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The company paid reparations to the victims of the explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "payment for harm, loss, or damage that has been caused to a person or an organization, or the fact of making such a payment:",
        "examples": [
          "The likelihood of the company making financial reparations seems distant.",
          "call for/pay/seek reparation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pay back or to reward someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He had to sell his car to repay the bank loan.",
          "She repaid the loan to her mother.",
          "[ + two objects ] She repaid her mother the loan.",
          "How can I ever repay you for all your kindness?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone money that was borrowed, or to reward (someone):",
        "examples": [
          "How can I ever repay you for your kindness?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay back money that you have borrowed:",
        "examples": [
          "repay a loan/debt/mortgage Students generally have 10 years to repay their loans.",
          "We were told we would have to repay $32 a month.",
          "Investors should be aware that any tax they save in year one has to be repaid in full."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repaying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pay back or to reward someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He had to sell his car to repay the bank loan.",
          "She repaid the loan to her mother.",
          "[ + two objects ] She repaid her mother the loan.",
          "How can I ever repay you for all your kindness?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay someone money that was borrowed, or to reward (someone):",
        "examples": [
          "How can I ever repay you for your kindness?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay back money that you have borrowed:",
        "examples": [
          "repay a loan/debt/mortgage Students generally have 10 years to repay their loans.",
          "We were told we would have to repay $32 a month.",
          "Investors should be aware that any tax they save in year one has to be repaid in full."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repeal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a government repeals a law, it causes that law no longer to have any legal force.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of removing the legal force of a law:",
        "examples": [
          "We're campaigning for a/the repeal of the abortion laws.",
          "Twenty nine senators said they opposed repeal of the death penalty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a government) to make a law no longer a law:",
        "examples": [
          "Legislators repealed the sales tax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state officially that a law, rule, etc. no longer has legal force:",
        "examples": [
          "Previous efforts to repeal the law have failed.",
          "The state estimates about $41 million will be lost each year if the food tax is repealed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of stating officially that a law, rule, etc. no longer has legal force:",
        "examples": [
          "a repeal of sth The governor lobbied for repeal of the death penalty.",
          "They want to make sure their cashflow will be unaffected before they decide to back a repeal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repeat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say or tell people something more than once:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you mind repeating what you just said?",
          "Please don't repeat what I've just told you to anyone else.",
          "[ + that ] She repeated that she had no intention of running for president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen, or to do something, more than once:",
        "examples": [
          "The test must be repeated several times.",
          "This is an offer never to be repeated.",
          "Johnny had to repeat a year/class at school.",
          "Some historians think that history repeats itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform part of a piece of music more than once:",
        "examples": [
          "Now repeat all sixteen bars in a more lively style.",
          "This additional feature is present each time the phrase is repeated.",
          "After this, the piano part repeats without a break."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say the same thing again, or the same things again and again:",
        "examples": [
          "His speech was dreadful - he just kept repeating himself.",
          "Do stop me if I'm repeating myself.",
          "She's forgetful and often repeats herself.",
          "He lost the thread of what he was saying and ended up repeating himself.",
          "She kept it up for over an hour and never once repeated herself.",
          "At times he seemed distracted and repeated himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something happens or is done more than once:",
        "examples": [
          "All this is a repeat/a repeat performance of what happened last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television or radio programme that is broadcast again:",
        "examples": [
          "There's nothing but repeats on television these days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a piece of music that is performed more than once:",
        "examples": [
          "The repeat comes in bars 46–57, and then the slow movement continues.",
          "Only the horns play the first repeat of the melody."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say, tell, or do something again:",
        "examples": [
          "She repeated the question.",
          "Listen to the tape and repeat each word."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repeated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening again and again:",
        "examples": [
          "repeated attempts/mistakes/warnings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening again and again:",
        "examples": [
          "repeated attempts/warnings"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repeatedly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "many times:",
        "examples": [
          "He called repeatedly, begging her to come back."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repeating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or tell people something more than once:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you mind repeating what you just said?",
          "Please don't repeat what I've just told you to anyone else.",
          "[ + that ] She repeated that she had no intention of running for president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen, or to do something, more than once:",
        "examples": [
          "The test must be repeated several times.",
          "This is an offer never to be repeated.",
          "Johnny had to repeat a year/class at school.",
          "Some historians think that history repeats itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform part of a piece of music more than once:",
        "examples": [
          "Now repeat all sixteen bars in a more lively style.",
          "This additional feature is present each time the phrase is repeated.",
          "After this, the piano part repeats without a break."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say the same thing again, or the same things again and again:",
        "examples": [
          "His speech was dreadful - he just kept repeating himself.",
          "Do stop me if I'm repeating myself.",
          "She's forgetful and often repeats herself.",
          "He lost the thread of what he was saying and ended up repeating himself.",
          "She kept it up for over an hour and never once repeated herself.",
          "At times he seemed distracted and repeated himself."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repeats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say or tell people something more than once:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you mind repeating what you just said?",
          "Please don't repeat what I've just told you to anyone else.",
          "[ + that ] She repeated that she had no intention of running for president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen, or to do something, more than once:",
        "examples": [
          "The test must be repeated several times.",
          "This is an offer never to be repeated.",
          "Johnny had to repeat a year/class at school.",
          "Some historians think that history repeats itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform part of a piece of music more than once:",
        "examples": [
          "Now repeat all sixteen bars in a more lively style.",
          "This additional feature is present each time the phrase is repeated.",
          "After this, the piano part repeats without a break."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say the same thing again, or the same things again and again:",
        "examples": [
          "His speech was dreadful - he just kept repeating himself.",
          "Do stop me if I'm repeating myself.",
          "She's forgetful and often repeats herself.",
          "He lost the thread of what he was saying and ended up repeating himself.",
          "She kept it up for over an hour and never once repeated herself.",
          "At times he seemed distracted and repeated himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something happens or is done more than once:",
        "examples": [
          "All this is a repeat/a repeat performance of what happened last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television or radio programme that is broadcast again:",
        "examples": [
          "There's nothing but repeats on television these days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a piece of music that is performed more than once:",
        "examples": [
          "The repeat comes in bars 46–57, and then the slow movement continues.",
          "Only the horns play the first repeat of the melody."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say, tell, or do something again:",
        "examples": [
          "She repeated the question.",
          "Listen to the tape and repeat each word."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to force someone or something to stop moving towards you or attacking you:",
        "examples": [
          "It is not true that eating garlic repels mosquitoes.",
          "The defenders repelled the attack without losing any men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a material) to not allow a substance to be absorbed into it:",
        "examples": [
          "This coat has a special surface that repels moisture.",
          "The sprays contain a water repelling ingredient known as a fluoropolymer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a magnetic field that pushes away something with a similar magnetic field:",
        "examples": [
          "Similar poles of magnets repel each other, and opposite poles attract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "People or things that repel you make you feel strongly that you do not want to be near, see, or think about them:",
        "examples": [
          "She was repelled by his ugliness.",
          "Her arrogance repels many people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force away something unwanted:",
        "examples": [
          "This coat repels moisture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Repel can also mean disgust:",
        "examples": [
          "Even the idea of him repels her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repelled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "repellent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance used to repel something:",
        "examples": [
          "insect/mosquito repellent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel strong disapproval and that you do not want to be involved with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "repellent behaviour/beliefs",
          "I find any cruelty to children utterly repellent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repelling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "repent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be very sorry for something bad you have done in the past and wish that you had not done it:",
        "examples": [
          "He repented (of his sins) just hours before he died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be sorry you did or did not do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Jenkins returned, to repent and face justice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repentance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of showing that you are very sorry for something bad you have done in the past, and wish that you had not done it:",
        "examples": [
          "This was an extremely violent crime, for which the boy showed no repentance.",
          "Her passionate repentance for her sins is real."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repercussions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the effect that an action, event, or decision has on something, especially a bad effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Any decrease in tourism could have serious repercussions for the local economy.",
          "President Kennedy's assassination had far-reaching repercussions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the usually bad effect of an event, action, or decision:",
        "examples": [
          "The repercussions of her comments could be serious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the effect that an action, event, or decision has on something, especially a bad effect:",
        "examples": [
          "have repercussions for sb/sth This case is likely to have repercussions for employees.",
          "The nation's political crisis is having economic repercussions.",
          "The imbalance between supply and demand risks serious repercussions for the world economy.",
          "There are very few businesses that aren't going to feel some sort of repercussion from the housing slump."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repertoire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "all the music or plays, etc. that you can do or perform or that you know:",
        "examples": [
          "in someone’s repertoire The Royal Shakespeare Company also have many modern plays in their repertoire.",
          "There is an extensive repertoire of music written for the flute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the things that someone can do, all the methods that someone can use, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not a great cook - pasta and pesto is the extent of my repertoire.",
          "As young people move from childhood into adolescence, their coping repertoires increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the music, plays, dances, operas, etc., that a person or a group can perform, or that exist in a particular type of activity related to the arts:",
        "examples": [
          "Americans don’t know the American repertoire, aside from Gershwin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repetition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing or saying something again:",
        "examples": [
          "His books are full of repetition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happens in the same way as something that happened before:",
        "examples": [
          "We want to prevent a repetition of last summer's fires, which destroyed more than 500,000 acres of land."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repetitive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving doing or saying the same thing several times, especially in a way that is boring:",
        "examples": [
          "a repetitive job/task"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressed or happening in the same way many times:",
        "examples": [
          "a repetitive task",
          "a series of repetitive motions"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rephrase": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say or write something again in a different and usually clearer way:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you rephrase your question, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or write something again in a different way:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you rephrase your question?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "replace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take the place of something, or to put something or someone in the place of something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory replaced most of its workers with robots.",
          "Tourism has replaced agriculture as the nation's main industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you replace something broken, damaged, or lost, you provide a new one:",
        "examples": [
          "I promised to replace the plate that I'd dropped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something back where it was before:",
        "examples": [
          "The librarian replaced the books correctly on the shelves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take the place of something or put in the place of something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "We replaced our old air conditioners.",
          "The ailing actress was replaced by her understudy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something back where it was before:",
        "examples": [
          "After dusting the vase, she replaced it on the shelf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take the place of something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The single farm payment will replace all subsidy schemes in January.",
          "Four people have left the DA's office and not been replaced.",
          "replace sth with sth The majority of British people are opposed to replacing the pound sterling with the euro.",
          "replace sb as sth He'll be replaced as undersecretary by Kate Michael."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something that is old, damaged, lost, etc. for something newer or better:",
        "examples": [
          "The machines were too expensive to replace.",
          "A lot of technology in this hospital is ancient and needs to be replaced.",
          "The company guarantees to replace a stolen handset within 24 hours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "replaceable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "that can be replaced:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't worry - all that stolen stuff is replaceable.",
          "electronic devices intended to run off replaceable batteries"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "replaced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take the place of something, or to put something or someone in the place of something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory replaced most of its workers with robots.",
          "Tourism has replaced agriculture as the nation's main industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you replace something broken, damaged, or lost, you provide a new one:",
        "examples": [
          "I promised to replace the plate that I'd dropped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something back where it was before:",
        "examples": [
          "The librarian replaced the books correctly on the shelves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "replacement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of replacing something with something else:",
        "examples": [
          "the replacement of existing computer equipment",
          "replacement windows"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical operation in which a part of the body, especially a hip or knee, is replaced with an artificial one:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of ex-athletes need knee or hip replacements.",
          "After ankle replacement surgery, the pain was gone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does a job instead of someone else, or something that you use instead of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The agency sent a replacement for the secretary who resigned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports, a player who is used for part of a game instead of another player",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thing or person that takes the place of something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "a replacement for sb/sth We now use LEDs as replacements for conventional light bulbs.",
          "a permanent/temporary replacement She has agreed to take on the role of chairman until a permanent replacement is found.",
          "He remained on the board until his replacement arrived in mid-March."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of replacing one thing or person with another:",
        "examples": [
          "replacement of sth Water prices will go up to pay for the replacement of a crumbling pipe network.",
          "They make replacement parts for tractors.",
          "The company has hired 42 replacement workers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "replacements": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of replacing something with something else:",
        "examples": [
          "the replacement of existing computer equipment",
          "replacement windows"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical operation in which a part of the body, especially a hip or knee, is replaced with an artificial one:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of ex-athletes need knee or hip replacements.",
          "After ankle replacement surgery, the pain was gone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does a job instead of someone else, or something that you use instead of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The agency sent a replacement for the secretary who resigned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports, a player who is used for part of a game instead of another player",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thing or person that takes the place of something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "a replacement for sb/sth We now use LEDs as replacements for conventional light bulbs.",
          "a permanent/temporary replacement She has agreed to take on the role of chairman until a permanent replacement is found.",
          "He remained on the board until his replacement arrived in mid-March."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of replacing one thing or person with another:",
        "examples": [
          "replacement of sth Water prices will go up to pay for the replacement of a crumbling pipe network.",
          "They make replacement parts for tractors.",
          "The company has hired 42 replacement workers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "replaces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take the place of something, or to put something or someone in the place of something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory replaced most of its workers with robots.",
          "Tourism has replaced agriculture as the nation's main industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you replace something broken, damaged, or lost, you provide a new one:",
        "examples": [
          "I promised to replace the plate that I'd dropped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something back where it was before:",
        "examples": [
          "The librarian replaced the books correctly on the shelves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take the place of something or put in the place of something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "We replaced our old air conditioners.",
          "The ailing actress was replaced by her understudy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something back where it was before:",
        "examples": [
          "After dusting the vase, she replaced it on the shelf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take the place of something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The single farm payment will replace all subsidy schemes in January.",
          "Four people have left the DA's office and not been replaced.",
          "replace sth with sth The majority of British people are opposed to replacing the pound sterling with the euro.",
          "replace sb as sth He'll be replaced as undersecretary by Kate Michael."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something that is old, damaged, lost, etc. for something newer or better:",
        "examples": [
          "The machines were too expensive to replace.",
          "A lot of technology in this hospital is ancient and needs to be replaced.",
          "The company guarantees to replace a stolen handset within 24 hours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "replacing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take the place of something, or to put something or someone in the place of something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory replaced most of its workers with robots.",
          "Tourism has replaced agriculture as the nation's main industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you replace something broken, damaged, or lost, you provide a new one:",
        "examples": [
          "I promised to replace the plate that I'd dropped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something back where it was before:",
        "examples": [
          "The librarian replaced the books correctly on the shelves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "replay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to play a game again, especially a football game, because neither team won the first time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play something again, especially music or video recorded already:",
        "examples": [
          "The police replayed the video of the robbery in court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game, especially a football game, that is played again because neither side won the first time :",
        "examples": [
          "The semifinal replay will be on Saturday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a game or sporting event that is recorded on video and is shown again, especially to examine what happened more closely:",
        "examples": [
          "a slow-motion replay"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a repetition of an earlier event:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates were lowered to avoid a replay of the stock market crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a playing for a second time, sometimes at a slower speed, of a recording, esp. of an event shown on television:",
        "examples": [
          "News programs broadcast endless replays of the shooting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "replenish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fill something up again:",
        "examples": [
          "Food stocks were replenished by/with imports from abroad.",
          "Does your glass need replenishing?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill something again, or return something to its earlier condition:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to replenish our cookie supply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return, or make something return, to an earlier level or size:",
        "examples": [
          "Industrial fishing methods don't give fish stocks a chance to replenish.",
          "Some firms are planning ahead to replenish retiring work forces.",
          "Increases in taxes will help replenish the fund."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "replica": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an exact copy of an object:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship is an exact replica of the original Golden Hind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a copy of an object",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "replicas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an exact copy of an object:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship is an exact replica of the original Golden Hind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a copy of an object",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "replicate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make or do something again in exactly the same way:",
        "examples": [
          "Researchers tried many times to replicate the original experiment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If organisms and genetic or other structures replicate, they make exact copies of themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Chromosomes replicate before cells divide and multiply.",
          "Computer viruses replicate themselves and are passed along from user to user."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy or repeat something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Researchers tried to replicate the original experiment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To replicate an organism, cell, or DNA means to produce an exact copy of it.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "replicated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or do something again in exactly the same way:",
        "examples": [
          "Researchers tried many times to replicate the original experiment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If organisms and genetic or other structures replicate, they make exact copies of themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Chromosomes replicate before cells divide and multiply.",
          "Computer viruses replicate themselves and are passed along from user to user."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "replied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to answer:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"Where are you going?\" I asked. \"Home,\" he replied.",
          "[ + that ] I replied that it was twelve o'clock.",
          "I try to reply to letters the day I receive them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react to an action by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "She replied to the threats by going to the police.",
          "France took an early lead before Spain replied with three goals in 14 minutes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "replies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to answer:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"Where are you going?\" I asked. \"Home,\" he replied.",
          "[ + that ] I replied that it was twelve o'clock.",
          "I try to reply to letters the day I receive them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react to an action by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "She replied to the threats by going to the police.",
          "France took an early lead before Spain replied with three goals in 14 minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an answer:",
        "examples": [
          "I asked why, but he made/gave no reply.",
          "There were very few replies to our advertisement.",
          "In reply to their questions, she just shrugged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to answer a question:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She asked him how old he was but he didn’t reply.",
          "[ + that clause ] He replied that he wasn’t interested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a spoken or written answer:",
        "examples": [
          "'Your comments have been noted,' he replied.",
          "reply to sb/sth He did not reply to a message left for him.",
          "36 applicants replied to our advert.",
          "reply that 55% of respondents replied that they are confident in their companies' leaders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react to something that someone has done:",
        "examples": [
          "The voters replied by voting 80% in favour.",
          "reply with sth After criticism for being slow to respond to changes in the market, the company replied with a major restructuring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a spoken or written answer:",
        "examples": [
          "get/have/receive a reply We had more than 100 replies.",
          "a reply to sb/sth We received no reply to our query.",
          "await a reply The letter, dated December 17, awaits a reply.",
          "You will receive a written reply once your complaint has been looked into."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as an answer or reaction to something:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn't really say anything in reply.",
          "In reply to a question about piracy, he said that there was over 90% piracy of software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to begin a formal letter that is answering another letter:",
        "examples": [
          "In reply to your letter of October 7th, I would like to offer you compensation of €100."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reply": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to answer:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"Where are you going?\" I asked. \"Home,\" he replied.",
          "[ + that ] I replied that it was twelve o'clock.",
          "I try to reply to letters the day I receive them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react to an action by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "She replied to the threats by going to the police.",
          "France took an early lead before Spain replied with three goals in 14 minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an answer:",
        "examples": [
          "I asked why, but he made/gave no reply.",
          "There were very few replies to our advertisement.",
          "In reply to their questions, she just shrugged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to answer a question:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She asked him how old he was but he didn’t reply.",
          "[ + that clause ] He replied that he wasn’t interested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a spoken or written answer:",
        "examples": [
          "'Your comments have been noted,' he replied.",
          "reply to sb/sth He did not reply to a message left for him.",
          "36 applicants replied to our advert.",
          "reply that 55% of respondents replied that they are confident in their companies' leaders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react to something that someone has done:",
        "examples": [
          "The voters replied by voting 80% in favour.",
          "reply with sth After criticism for being slow to respond to changes in the market, the company replied with a major restructuring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a spoken or written answer:",
        "examples": [
          "get/have/receive a reply We had more than 100 replies.",
          "a reply to sb/sth We received no reply to our query.",
          "await a reply The letter, dated December 17, awaits a reply.",
          "You will receive a written reply once your complaint has been looked into."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as an answer or reaction to something:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn't really say anything in reply.",
          "In reply to a question about piracy, he said that there was over 90% piracy of software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to begin a formal letter that is answering another letter:",
        "examples": [
          "In reply to your letter of October 7th, I would like to offer you compensation of €100."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "replying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to answer:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"Where are you going?\" I asked. \"Home,\" he replied.",
          "[ + that ] I replied that it was twelve o'clock.",
          "I try to reply to letters the day I receive them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react to an action by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "She replied to the threats by going to the police.",
          "France took an early lead before Spain replied with three goals in 14 minutes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "report": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give a description of something or information about it to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "We called the insurance company to report the theft.",
          "The assassination was reported in all the newspapers.",
          "I want you to report (to me) on progress (= on what you have done) every Friday.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Spies reported seeing a build-up of soldiers.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] He was reported missing in action.",
          "The inquiry reports (= will officially make its results known) next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be described by people as being or doing a particular thing although there is no real proof:",
        "examples": [
          "The storm is reported to have killed five people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a complaint to a person in authority about something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "My neighbours reported me to the police for firing my rifle in the garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a place or a person and say that you are there:",
        "examples": [
          "I report for (= am ready for and at) work/duty at 8 a.m. every morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a teacher's written statement to parents about a child's ability and performance at school",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a description of an event or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a news/weather report",
          "a company's financial/annual report",
          "I gave/made/submitted a report of the theft to the insurance company.",
          "She sent in weekly reports on the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stories for which you do not yet have real proof:",
        "examples": [
          "get reports of We're getting reports of a plane crash in Paris."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the loud noise of a shot:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard the loud/sharp report of a rifle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a description of something or information about something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "We called the police to report the theft.",
          "The accident was reported in all the newspapers.",
          "[ + that clause ] The crew reported that the situation was normal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a place and say that you are there or inform someone about what you are doing:",
        "examples": [
          "I report for work/duty at 8 a.m. every morning.",
          "In this job you’ll be reporting directly to (= working for) the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "a financial report",
          "I have to write a report on immigration.",
          "According to reports there has been an earthquake in Los Angeles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a spoken or written description of an event or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "give/make a report I think it is good practice for companies to make a proper report to shareholders.",
          "write a report She wrote a simple no-nonsense report.",
          "a report on sth Can you give us a report on what happened at the meeting?",
          "an employment/inflation/market report"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that may or may not be true:",
        "examples": [
          "a report (that) Its shares have risen 33p over the past 10 days after reports it had received more than one approach.",
          "According to reports from the US, details of the deal were leaked on internet message boards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a report by a company each year with its audited (= officially examined) accounts, and information on how its management thinks it will do in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "In last year's annual report we set a goal to double our revenue within the next five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document made by someone who has examined a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The panel's report said that governments are not spending enough on research.",
          "a report on sth The task force published a scathing report on the impact of regulation on hotels and restaurants.",
          "In a report, he said investors still face risks with this company if a merger does not occur."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a search for a particular type of information in a large amount of data, or the results of a search like this:",
        "examples": [
          "run/generate a report You may need to run a report for a meeting from your laptop at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an article in a newspaper or on television about a particular situation or event:",
        "examples": [
          "The statement was in response to a Dallas Morning News report.",
          "a report on sth The evening news featured a special report on the banking crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works for a particular manager:",
        "examples": [
          "He has 15 direct reports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a public statement about something:",
        "examples": [
          "report a rise/fall/drop They reported a 5.7% drop in sales.",
          "report a profit/loss Their chief executive reported pre-tax profits of £489m.",
          "The government reported the worst job losses in more than four years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give information about something or a description of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Dealers reported some extreme price movements among some of the biggest companies.",
          "Small traders reported long waits to contact internet-based stockbrokers.",
          "report that Staff members reported that morale had reached new lows.",
          "report on sth The task force is due to report on its findings from the industry later this year.",
          "report sth to sb That board has 30 days to report its findings to the President."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an official complaint or statement about someone or something to a person in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "report sb/sth to sb She threatened me, and I reported her to the manager.",
          "report sb for sth She reported him for benefit fraud.",
          "report sth stolen/missing/lost 66 vehicles have been reported stolen during the month of April."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a place or person and say that you are there:",
        "examples": [
          "Anyone entering the building must report to the office.",
          "report to sb He must report daily to a pretrial services officer in San Diego.",
          "She reported for work right on time as usual."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reported": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "described by people although there is no proof yet:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a reported hijack in Tel Aviv this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "formally mentioned to someone in authority, for example the police:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of reported crimes has increased.",
          "There are over 55,000 reported cases of food poisoning every year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reportedly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "according to what many people say:",
        "examples": [
          "New York is reportedly a very exciting place to live."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "according to what people say about something:",
        "examples": [
          "New York is reportedly a very exciting place to live (= People say that it is)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reporter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to discover information about news events and describe them for a newspaper or magazine or for radio or television",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to discover information about news events and describe them for a newspaper or magazine or for radio or television",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reporters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to discover information about news events and describe them for a newspaper or magazine or for radio or television",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to discover information about news events and describe them for a newspaper or magazine or for radio or television",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reporting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act by a company of giving an official report, for example about its accounts or activities:",
        "examples": [
          "quarterly/annual reporting",
          "corporate/company reporting",
          "a reporting deadline/requirement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that the managers and their teams are organized in a company:",
        "examples": [
          "It is important to establish clear lines of reporting.",
          "She was not invited to the meeting as she was not in the chain of reporting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "articles in newspapers or on television about particular subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "Questions had been raised about the objectivity and quality of his reporting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the way that the managers and employees of a company are organized:",
        "examples": [
          "She complained to her reporting sergeant about what had happened.",
          "Regional team members have a direct reporting relationship with the Vice President of Community Development.",
          "a reporting structure"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reports": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stories for which you do not yet have real proof:",
        "examples": [
          "get reports of We're getting reports of a plane crash in Paris.",
          "According to reports, ten pupils were expelled.",
          "Unconfirmed reports suggest that two soldiers have been taken hostage.",
          "The coach has dismissed recent reports that he is leaving the club.",
          "Health officials have confirmed reports that three more workers have tested positive for the virus.",
          "The actor arrived in the UK amid reports that his marriage is on the rocks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to rest or lie:",
        "examples": [
          "She reposed on the sofa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of resting or lying down:",
        "examples": [
          "Your face is so beautiful in repose."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reposition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move something to a different place or position:",
        "examples": [
          "The TAB function can be used to reposition the cursor.",
          "The tube was then repositioned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the way people think of something, usually so that more people will like it, buy it, or support it:",
        "examples": [
          "\"We want to reposition the brand in a way that says we're stylish and fun,\" says the vice-president of marketing.",
          "He is trying to reposition his party as centrist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the way that people think about a product, service, or company:",
        "examples": [
          "She has completely repositioned the newspaper, from the political right to a broadly left of centre position.",
          "reposition sth as sth The airline has been trying to reposition itself as a regional carrier, but it still spends like a national one."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repository": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where things are stored and can be found",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has, or a book that contains, a lot of information or detailed knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a repository of knowledge about our family history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where things are stored:",
        "examples": [
          "a nuclear waste repository",
          "fig. The proverbs amounted to a repository of wisdom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repossess": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take back possession of something, especially property that has not been completely paid for:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't make my mortgage repayments so the bank repossessed my house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something back from a person who is buying it over a period of time because they cannot continue to pay for it:",
        "examples": [
          "The lender may repossess the property to recoup the loan.",
          "have sth repossessed In the last credit crisis over five thousand families had their homes repossessed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repossessed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take back possession of something, especially property that has not been completely paid for:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't make my mortgage repayments so the bank repossessed my house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repossession": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking something back, or the thing that is taken back:",
        "examples": [
          "house/mortgage repossessions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of repossessing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The mortgage market has seen a marked increase in repossessions.",
          "House prices fell and thousands were left facing repossession.",
          "Many banks are accused of being harsh in their repossession policies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a house that has been taken back by a bank because the owners cannot repay the loan that they took to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "When the house was sold as a repossession, it fetched just £45,000."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reprehensible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone's behaviour is reprehensible, it is extremely bad or unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "reprehensible conduct/actions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "deserving blame; recognized as bad:",
        "examples": [
          "His conduct, though morally reprehensible, is not a crime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "represent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak, act, or be present officially for another person or people:",
        "examples": [
          "They chose a famous barrister to represent them in court.",
          "Union officials representing the teachers met the government today.",
          "I sent my husband to represent me at the funeral.",
          "Women were well/poorly represented at the conference (= there were many/few present)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the Member of Parliament, or of Congress, etc. for a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "Ed Smythe represents Barnet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the person from a country, school, etc. that is in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "She was chosen to represent France at the Olympics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express or complain about something, to a person in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "We represented our grievances/demands to the boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or describe something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] The statue represents St. George killing the dragon.",
          "This new report represents the current situation in our schools.",
          "He represents himself as an expert, but he knows nothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a sign or symbol of something:",
        "examples": [
          "To many people the White House represents the identity of the United States."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the result of something, or to be something:",
        "examples": [
          "This book represents ten years of thought and research.",
          "The new offer represented an increase of 10 percent on the previous one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak, act, or be present officially for a person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "His law firm is representing a dozen of the families involved in that disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or describe something, or to be a sign or symbol of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The memorial represents the sacrifice of men and women who gave their lives in war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the result of something, or to be something:",
        "examples": [
          "This represents years of work.",
          "China and India represent 40% of the world’s population."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak for a person, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A delegation was in Japan last week to represent the industry in high-level trade talks.",
          "The union does not represent temporary workers.",
          "represent sb's interests/views We need an organisation to represent the interests of the whole workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defend someone in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "He's an eminent tax lawyer and has represented several top companies in high-profile cases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be something or to be equal to something:",
        "examples": [
          "This sum of money represents a large percentage of our working capital.",
          "The removal of trade barriers represents an important market opportunity for this organisation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a part of a picture or drawing represents something, it shows a particular piece of information:",
        "examples": [
          "Each line in the diagram represents a business relationship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "representation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that speaks, acts, or is present officially for someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Can he afford legal representation?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that someone or something is shown or described:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave a talk on the representation of women in 19th-century art."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign, picture, model, etc. of something:",
        "examples": [
          "This statue is a representation of Hercules."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of including different types of people, for example in films, politics, or sport, so that all different groups are represented:",
        "examples": [
          "They explore complex and delicate issues of race, diversity, and representation in the news business.",
          "There has been a small representation of Latin American players in the NBA for decades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who will speak and act for you in an official situation, or the fact of someone speaking and acting for you:",
        "examples": [
          "More American workers are demanding union representation.",
          "These employees need legal representation to protect them against administrative abuse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a type of person has representation in a group, there are people of that type in the group:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee has equal representation from employers and employees.",
          "What is the reason for the lack of female representation on top boards?",
          "They are monitoring the gender representation on public committees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an official statement to an organization about something, especially as a way of complaining :",
        "examples": [
          "We are making representations to the relevant authorities about this unprofessional behaviour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "representative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who speaks or does something officially for another person or group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm has representatives in every major city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has been elected to the US House of Representatives",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "typical of, or the same as, others in a larger group of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "Are your views/opinions representative of all the workers here?",
          "a representative sample/cross-section/selection"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A representative system of government is one in which people vote for politicians to represent them.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the US House of Representatives; a congressman or congresswoman",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who represents another person or a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has representatives in most European capitals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A representative is also a member of a law-making group.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "serving to describe, esp. a larger group of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "A good political poll is based on a representative sampling of voters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to sell a company's products or services, especially by visiting or phoning customers:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll increase our team of representatives to help meet sales targets.",
          "All shops are visited regularly by one of our sales representatives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is chosen to speak or act for other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Staff have been invited to elect a representative to attend management meetings.",
          "A representative of the oil company made a press statement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "typical of a large group of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "How representative are the views of these customers?",
          "representative of sth These remarks are not representative of the views of management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group that contains the same mixture of people or things that is found in a bigger group, so that it is able to provide useful information about the bigger group :",
        "examples": [
          "The survey was sent to a representative sample of US households."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "representatives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who belongs to a congress, especially a member of the US House of Representatives",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the US House of Representatives; a representative",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "represented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak, act, or be present officially for another person or people:",
        "examples": [
          "They chose a famous barrister to represent them in court.",
          "Union officials representing the teachers met the government today.",
          "I sent my husband to represent me at the funeral.",
          "Women were well/poorly represented at the conference (= there were many/few present)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the Member of Parliament, or of Congress, etc. for a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "Ed Smythe represents Barnet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the person from a country, school, etc. that is in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "She was chosen to represent France at the Olympics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express or complain about something, to a person in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "We represented our grievances/demands to the boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or describe something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] The statue represents St. George killing the dragon.",
          "This new report represents the current situation in our schools.",
          "He represents himself as an expert, but he knows nothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a sign or symbol of something:",
        "examples": [
          "To many people the White House represents the identity of the United States."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the result of something, or to be something:",
        "examples": [
          "This book represents ten years of thought and research.",
          "The new offer represented an increase of 10 percent on the previous one."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "representing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak, act, or be present officially for another person or people:",
        "examples": [
          "They chose a famous barrister to represent them in court.",
          "Union officials representing the teachers met the government today.",
          "I sent my husband to represent me at the funeral.",
          "Women were well/poorly represented at the conference (= there were many/few present)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the Member of Parliament, or of Congress, etc. for a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "Ed Smythe represents Barnet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the person from a country, school, etc. that is in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "She was chosen to represent France at the Olympics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express or complain about something, to a person in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "We represented our grievances/demands to the boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or describe something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] The statue represents St. George killing the dragon.",
          "This new report represents the current situation in our schools.",
          "He represents himself as an expert, but he knows nothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a sign or symbol of something:",
        "examples": [
          "To many people the White House represents the identity of the United States."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the result of something, or to be something:",
        "examples": [
          "This book represents ten years of thought and research.",
          "The new offer represented an increase of 10 percent on the previous one."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "represents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak, act, or be present officially for another person or people:",
        "examples": [
          "They chose a famous barrister to represent them in court.",
          "Union officials representing the teachers met the government today.",
          "I sent my husband to represent me at the funeral.",
          "Women were well/poorly represented at the conference (= there were many/few present)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the Member of Parliament, or of Congress, etc. for a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "Ed Smythe represents Barnet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the person from a country, school, etc. that is in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "She was chosen to represent France at the Olympics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express or complain about something, to a person in authority:",
        "examples": [
          "We represented our grievances/demands to the boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or describe something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] The statue represents St. George killing the dragon.",
          "This new report represents the current situation in our schools.",
          "He represents himself as an expert, but he knows nothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a sign or symbol of something:",
        "examples": [
          "To many people the White House represents the identity of the United States."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the result of something, or to be something:",
        "examples": [
          "This book represents ten years of thought and research.",
          "The new offer represented an increase of 10 percent on the previous one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak, act, or be present officially for a person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "His law firm is representing a dozen of the families involved in that disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or describe something, or to be a sign or symbol of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The memorial represents the sacrifice of men and women who gave their lives in war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the result of something, or to be something:",
        "examples": [
          "This represents years of work.",
          "China and India represent 40% of the world’s population."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak for a person, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "A delegation was in Japan last week to represent the industry in high-level trade talks.",
          "The union does not represent temporary workers.",
          "represent sb's interests/views We need an organisation to represent the interests of the whole workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defend someone in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "He's an eminent tax lawyer and has represented several top companies in high-profile cases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be something or to be equal to something:",
        "examples": [
          "This sum of money represents a large percentage of our working capital.",
          "The removal of trade barriers represents an important market opportunity for this organisation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a part of a picture or drawing represents something, it shows a particular piece of information:",
        "examples": [
          "Each line in the diagram represents a business relationship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not allow something, especially feelings, to be expressed:",
        "examples": [
          "He repressed a sudden desire to cry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control what people do, especially by using force",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent feelings, desires, or ideas from being expressed:",
        "examples": [
          "In the end, it was impossible to repress her emotions.",
          "The government repressed all reports from the region."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repressed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having feelings that you do not express:",
        "examples": [
          "repressed anger/sexuality",
          "English people are notoriously repressed and don't talk about their feelings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repression": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the use of force or violence to control a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The political repression in this country is enforced by terror."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process and effect of keeping particular thoughts and wishes out of your conscious mind in order to defend or protect it:",
        "examples": [
          "an attitude of unhealthy sexual repression"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reprieve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official order that stops or delays the punishment, especially by death, of a prisoner:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sentenced to death but was granted a last-minute reprieve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an escape from a bad situation or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "The injection provided a temporary reprieve from the pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop or delay the punishment, especially by death, of a prisoner",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide something or someone with an escape from a bad situation or experience, especially to delay or stop plans to close or end something:",
        "examples": [
          "The threatened hospitals could now be reprieved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official order to delay or stop a prisoner’s punishment, esp. the punishment of death:",
        "examples": [
          "The warden notified Shaw of his reprieve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reprieve is also any delay that is welcomed:",
        "examples": [
          "The play, about to close, was granted a four-week reprieve."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reprimand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to express to someone your strong official disapproval of them:",
        "examples": [
          "She was reprimanded by her teacher for biting another girl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong official criticism of a person or their behaviour :",
        "examples": [
          "His boss gave him a severe reprimand for being late.",
          "I received one written reprimand in three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone, esp. officially, that his or her behavior is wrong and not acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee reprimanded and censured him for his uncooperative attitude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone officially that they have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "reprimand sb for (doing) sth The head of department was severely reprimanded for failing to report computer thefts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of telling somebody officially that they have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "She was given a written reprimand.",
          "They will all receive letters of reprimand."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reprimanded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express to someone your strong official disapproval of them:",
        "examples": [
          "She was reprimanded by her teacher for biting another girl."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reproach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone, especially for not being successful or not doing what is expected:",
        "examples": [
          "His mother reproached him for not eating all his dinner.",
          "You have nothing to reproach yourself for/with."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you say or do to criticize someone, especially for not being successful or for not doing what is expected:",
        "examples": [
          "The look of reproach on his face made her feel guilty.",
          "Your reproaches are useless - what's done is done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize or find fault with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s still reproaching himself for the accident."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reproduce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to produce a copy of something, or to be copied in a production process:",
        "examples": [
          "His work was reproduced on leaflets and magazines.",
          "They said the printing was too faint to reproduce well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or do something again:",
        "examples": [
          "The new design unfortunately reproduced some of the problems of the earlier model."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When living things reproduce, they produce young plants, animals, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "These plants can reproduce sexually and asexually.",
          "Some creatures were better at surviving and reproducing themselves than others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of living things) to produce a new living thing of the same type as itself",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a copy of something, or to show or do something again:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The design was reproduced on T-shirts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reproduced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a copy of something, or to be copied in a production process:",
        "examples": [
          "His work was reproduced on leaflets and magazines.",
          "They said the printing was too faint to reproduce well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or do something again:",
        "examples": [
          "The new design unfortunately reproduced some of the problems of the earlier model."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When living things reproduce, they produce young plants, animals, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "These plants can reproduce sexually and asexually.",
          "Some creatures were better at surviving and reproducing themselves than others."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reproducing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a copy of something, or to be copied in a production process:",
        "examples": [
          "His work was reproduced on leaflets and magazines.",
          "They said the printing was too faint to reproduce well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or do something again:",
        "examples": [
          "The new design unfortunately reproduced some of the problems of the earlier model."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When living things reproduce, they produce young plants, animals, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "These plants can reproduce sexually and asexually.",
          "Some creatures were better at surviving and reproducing themselves than others."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reproduction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of having babies, producing young, or producing new plants:",
        "examples": [
          "human/sexual reproduction",
          "We are researching reproduction in elephants/the reproduction of elephants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a copy of something, especially a painting, or the process of copying something:",
        "examples": [
          "The book contains excellent colour reproductions of Monet's paintings.",
          "This system has excellent sound reproduction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of producing new life",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a copy of something, especially a work of art or a piece of furniture:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum sells cheap reproductions of some of its key artefacts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of copying something such as a book, document, or photograph:",
        "examples": [
          "Allow plenty of time for the physical typing and reproduction of your report.",
          "They used a new photo reproduction technique.",
          "Digital reproduction methods make the task much easier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is not original but a copy of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "They supply reproduction furniture to high-class hotels.",
          "We sell reproduction beams and wood panelling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reproductive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the process of reproduction:",
        "examples": [
          "reproductive organs",
          "reproductive behaviour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the production of new life",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who travels to different places trying to persuade people to buy their company's products or services:",
        "examples": [
          "Reps must maintain $500 a month in sales.",
          "Drug reps sell prescription medicines to physicians and hospitals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who speaks or does something officially for another person or group of people. Rep is short for representative:",
        "examples": [
          "His rep said he would return to work immediately.",
          "Reps for the singer did not return calls for comment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the repeated performance of several plays one after the other by one company of actors. Rep is short for repertory:",
        "examples": [
          "Her parents were stage performers and her grandparents ran a rep company.",
          "in rep When I was an actor in rep, I always played sinister parts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying the number of times that a particular exercise should be repeated in a sports workout. Rep is short for repetition:",
        "examples": [
          "Then raise the bar again - 15 reps on each side.",
          "You can also use less weight and do more reps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opinion that people in general have about someone or something, or how much respect or admiration someone or something receives, based on past behaviour or character. Rep is short for reputation. :",
        "examples": [
          "He has earned a rep as cinema's hippest DJ.",
          "An outcast with a bad rep and a part-time job, Veronica is just trying to get through high school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of including different types of people, for example in films, politics, or sport, so that all different groups are represented. Rep is short for representation:",
        "examples": [
          "Disability rep is so important for kids with disabilities.",
          "Do you think that trans rep in books for young readers is a good thing?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent someone, especially as their lawyer or agent (= a person who represents an actor, artist, or writer). Rep is short for represent:",
        "examples": [
          "Her former clients are now being repped by newer and shinier agencies.",
          "He told me that Bryan Racer had been appointed to rep him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofsales representative",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofreputation:",
        "examples": [
          "I wouldn’t spend time with him – he’s got a bad rep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for representative",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for representative: someone whose job is to sell a company's products or services, especially when this involves travelling to meet people or speaking to them on the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a team of fifty reps covering the whole of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for representative: a person who is chosen to speak or act for other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He was elected as their union rep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work selling a company's goods or services, especially by visiting possible customers or speaking to them on the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "She joined a publishing company and spent her first year repping in Spain.",
          "I discussed with him the possibility of repping our new product line."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reptile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal that produces eggs and uses the heat of the sun to keep its blood warm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various animals whose blood temperature changes with the outside temperature and whose bodies are covered by scales or plates (= hard material):",
        "examples": [
          "Snakes, turtles, and crocodiles are all reptiles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reptiles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal that produces eggs and uses the heat of the sun to keep its blood warm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various animals whose blood temperature changes with the outside temperature and whose bodies are covered by scales or plates (= hard material):",
        "examples": [
          "Snakes, turtles, and crocodiles are all reptiles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "republic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country without a king or queen, usually governed by elected representatives of the people and a president:",
        "examples": [
          "the People's Republic of China"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country that is governed by elected representatives and an elected leader",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country whose leader is a president, not a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "This tiny republic depends on the export of tobacco."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "republican": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a supporter of government by elected representatives of the people rather than government by a king or queen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a republic:",
        "examples": [
          "a republican system of government"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the Republican Party in the US",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes that Northern Ireland belongs to the Irish Republic",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports or believes in representative government",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports the idea of countries having a president, rather than a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a convinced republican."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member or supporter of the Republican party in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be no new taxes as long as the Republicans are in charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on the belief that countries should have a president rather than a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a strong republican movement in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or supporting the Republican party in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "Many business leaders were hoping for a Republican victory.",
          "Republican leaders/voters/candidates"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "republicans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a supporter of government by elected representatives of the people rather than government by a king or queen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a republic:",
        "examples": [
          "a republican system of government"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the Republican Party in the US",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes that Northern Ireland belongs to the Irish Republic",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports or believes in representative government",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports the idea of countries having a president, rather than a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a convinced republican."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member or supporter of the Republican party in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be no new taxes as long as the Republicans are in charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on the belief that countries should have a president rather than a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a strong republican movement in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or supporting the Republican party in the US:",
        "examples": [
          "Many business leaders were hoping for a Republican victory.",
          "Republican leaders/voters/candidates"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "republics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country without a king or queen, usually governed by elected representatives of the people and a president:",
        "examples": [
          "the People's Republic of China"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country that is governed by elected representatives and an elected leader",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country whose leader is a president, not a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "This tiny republic depends on the export of tobacco."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repugnant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If behaviour or beliefs, etc. are repugnant, they are very unpleasant, causing a feeling of disgust:",
        "examples": [
          "a repugnant smell",
          "I find your attitude towards these women quite repugnant.",
          "The idea of cheating in an exam is morally repugnant to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing a feeling of strong dislike or disgust:",
        "examples": [
          "The trade in wild animals was repugnant to most people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repulsed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push away or refuse something or someone unwanted, especially to successfully stop a physical attack against you:",
        "examples": [
          "The enemy attack was quickly repulsed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something repulses you, it causes you to have a strong feeling of dislike, disapproval, or disgust:",
        "examples": [
          "The tourists were repulsed by the filthy conditions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "repulsive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant or unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "What a repulsive old man!",
          "I think rats and snakes are repulsive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing a feeling of strong dislike or disgust:",
        "examples": [
          "a repulsive odor/crime"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reputable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a good reputation and able to be trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "I insured my property with an established, reputable company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a good reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "Call a reputable heating contractor to inspect your furnace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "known to be honest and to do good work:",
        "examples": [
          "a reputable company/dealer/brand",
          "Buy shares only from reputable sources."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reputation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the opinion that people in general have about someone or something, or how much respect or admiration someone or something receives, based on past behaviour or character:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has a worldwide reputation for quality.",
          "She has the reputation of being a good doctor.",
          "His reputation was destroyed when he was caught stealing some money.",
          "The hotel has a bad/good reputation.",
          "He earned/established/gained/acquired a reputation as an entertaining speaker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general opinion that people have about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a good/bad reputation",
          "His work in Congress won him a reputation as reliable and industrious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opinion that people have of someone or something, based on past behaviour or character:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank's professional reputation was badly damaged by the affair.",
          "have a good/bad reputation He had a very good reputation in the industry.",
          "have a reputation as sth She has a reputation as a tough negotiator.",
          "have a reputation for (doing) sth The company has a reputation for excellent customer care.",
          "earn/gain/build/develop a reputation",
          "enhance/damage sb's reputation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know someone or something because of what people say about them, rather than by having direct experience of them:",
        "examples": [
          "He knew Hindman by reputation before interviewing him for the post."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reputations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the opinion that people in general have about someone or something, or how much respect or admiration someone or something receives, based on past behaviour or character:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has a worldwide reputation for quality.",
          "She has the reputation of being a good doctor.",
          "His reputation was destroyed when he was caught stealing some money.",
          "The hotel has a bad/good reputation.",
          "He earned/established/gained/acquired a reputation as an entertaining speaker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general opinion that people have about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a good/bad reputation",
          "His work in Congress won him a reputation as reliable and industrious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opinion that people have of someone or something, based on past behaviour or character:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank's professional reputation was badly damaged by the affair.",
          "have a good/bad reputation He had a very good reputation in the industry.",
          "have a reputation as sth She has a reputation as a tough negotiator.",
          "have a reputation for (doing) sth The company has a reputation for excellent customer care.",
          "earn/gain/build/develop a reputation",
          "enhance/damage sb's reputation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know someone or something because of what people say about them, rather than by having direct experience of them:",
        "examples": [
          "He knew Hindman by reputation before interviewing him for the post."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "request": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of politely or officially asking for something:",
        "examples": [
          "They received hundreds of requests for more information.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The boss refused our request to leave work early.",
          "The clause was added to the contract at Carlos's request (= because Carlos asked for this).",
          "An application form will be sent to you on request (= if you ask)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a song or something similar that someone has asked to be included in a show or on the radio:",
        "examples": [
          "The next song is a request from/for Roz in Oxford."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for something politely or officially:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] We requested that the next meeting be held on a Friday.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] Visitors are requested not to walk on the grass.",
          "I requested a taxi for eight o'clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of asking for something, or the thing asked for:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The library gets a lot of requests for books about new babies.",
          "[ U ] An application will be sent to you upon request (= if you ask)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for something:",
        "examples": [
          "They've requested a formal meeting to discuss the issue.",
          "Here are the documents you requested.",
          "We need to request permission to use these photos in the ad.",
          "request that The CEO has requested that all senior staff attend the reception."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a question in which you ask for something:",
        "examples": [
          "They have not yet responded to our request for information.",
          "make a request (for sth) They have made a formal request for access to our financial records.",
          "at the request of sb/at sb's request Changes were made to the contract at the request of our partners.",
          "decline/turn down a request",
          "receive a request",
          "respond to a request"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is available on request, you have to ask for it if you want it:",
        "examples": [
          "A schedule of fees is available on request."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "requested": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for something politely or officially:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] We requested that the next meeting be held on a Friday.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] Visitors are requested not to walk on the grass.",
          "I requested a taxi for eight o'clock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "requesting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for something politely or officially:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] We requested that the next meeting be held on a Friday.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] Visitors are requested not to walk on the grass.",
          "I requested a taxi for eight o'clock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "requests": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of politely or officially asking for something:",
        "examples": [
          "They received hundreds of requests for more information.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The boss refused our request to leave work early.",
          "The clause was added to the contract at Carlos's request (= because Carlos asked for this).",
          "An application form will be sent to you on request (= if you ask)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a song or something similar that someone has asked to be included in a show or on the radio:",
        "examples": [
          "The next song is a request from/for Roz in Oxford."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for something politely or officially:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] We requested that the next meeting be held on a Friday.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] Visitors are requested not to walk on the grass.",
          "I requested a taxi for eight o'clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of asking for something, or the thing asked for:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The library gets a lot of requests for books about new babies.",
          "[ U ] An application will be sent to you upon request (= if you ask)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for something:",
        "examples": [
          "They've requested a formal meeting to discuss the issue.",
          "Here are the documents you requested.",
          "We need to request permission to use these photos in the ad.",
          "request that The CEO has requested that all senior staff attend the reception."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a question in which you ask for something:",
        "examples": [
          "They have not yet responded to our request for information.",
          "make a request (for sth) They have made a formal request for access to our financial records.",
          "at the request of sb/at sb's request Changes were made to the contract at the request of our partners.",
          "decline/turn down a request",
          "receive a request",
          "respond to a request"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is available on request, you have to ask for it if you want it:",
        "examples": [
          "A schedule of fees is available on request."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "require": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to need something or make something necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Please call this number if you require any further information.",
          "Skiing at 80 miles per hour requires total concentration.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] Bringing up children often requires you to put their needs first.",
          "You are required by law to stop your car after an accident.",
          "[ + that ] The rules require that you bring only one guest to the dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to need something, or to make something necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "If you require assistance with your bags, I’ll be glad to get someone to help you.",
          "This game requires total concentration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order or demand something, or to order someone to do something, esp. because of a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] We’re required to check your identification before letting you in.",
          "[ T ] A building permit is required."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it officially necessary for someone do something:",
        "examples": [
          "require sb to do sth Health and safety regulations require all staff to wear protective clothing.",
          "require that The contract requires that we notify our sponsors of all changes in project specification.",
          "The company is required by law to make regular tax returns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to need something:",
        "examples": [
          "This project will require massive investment.",
          "The proposed new measures require approval by the board."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "required": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "necessary according to the rules or for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "We hope to be able to raise the required sum of money.",
          "The company failed to maintain its required minimum net capital.",
          "the required level/amount/degree"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "requirement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you must do, or something you need:",
        "examples": [
          "A good degree is a minimum requirement for many jobs.",
          "[ + that ] It is a legal requirement that you have insurance for your car.",
          "Students who fail to meet the requirements (of the course) will fail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something needed or necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Previous experience is one of the requirements for the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what is wanted or needed by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been asked to estimate our budget requirements for next year.",
          "meet/suit sb's requirements The design has been adapted to meet customer requirements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official rule about something that it is necessary to have or to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I am afraid the safety system fails to meet minimum requirements.",
          "It is a requirement that an announcement be made at each stage of any possible venture.",
          "a legal/necessary requirement",
          "a visa/work/graduation requirement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone or something is surplus to requirements, they are not needed:",
        "examples": [
          "The company have said 3,000 managers are surplus to requirements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "requirements": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you must do, or something you need:",
        "examples": [
          "A good degree is a minimum requirement for many jobs.",
          "[ + that ] It is a legal requirement that you have insurance for your car.",
          "Students who fail to meet the requirements (of the course) will fail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something needed or necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Previous experience is one of the requirements for the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what is wanted or needed by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been asked to estimate our budget requirements for next year.",
          "meet/suit sb's requirements The design has been adapted to meet customer requirements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official rule about something that it is necessary to have or to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I am afraid the safety system fails to meet minimum requirements.",
          "It is a requirement that an announcement be made at each stage of any possible venture.",
          "a legal/necessary requirement",
          "a visa/work/graduation requirement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone or something is surplus to requirements, they are not needed:",
        "examples": [
          "The company have said 3,000 managers are surplus to requirements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "requires": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to need something or make something necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Please call this number if you require any further information.",
          "Skiing at 80 miles per hour requires total concentration.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] Bringing up children often requires you to put their needs first.",
          "You are required by law to stop your car after an accident.",
          "[ + that ] The rules require that you bring only one guest to the dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to need something, or to make something necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "If you require assistance with your bags, I’ll be glad to get someone to help you.",
          "This game requires total concentration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order or demand something, or to order someone to do something, esp. because of a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] We’re required to check your identification before letting you in.",
          "[ T ] A building permit is required."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it officially necessary for someone do something:",
        "examples": [
          "require sb to do sth Health and safety regulations require all staff to wear protective clothing.",
          "require that The contract requires that we notify our sponsors of all changes in project specification.",
          "The company is required by law to make regular tax returns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to need something:",
        "examples": [
          "This project will require massive investment.",
          "The proposed new measures require approval by the board."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "requiring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to need something or make something necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Please call this number if you require any further information.",
          "Skiing at 80 miles per hour requires total concentration.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] Bringing up children often requires you to put their needs first.",
          "You are required by law to stop your car after an accident.",
          "[ + that ] The rules require that you bring only one guest to the dinner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "requisite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "necessary or needed for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "He lacked the requisite skills for the job.",
          "The requisite number of countries have now ratified the convention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important necessary thing:",
        "examples": [
          "A good book is a requisite for long journeys.",
          "Self-esteem, self-judgment and self-will are said to be the three requisites of independence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needed for a particular purpose or result:",
        "examples": [
          "I worked to develop the requisite skills for a managerial position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "necessary for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "requisite qualifications/skills/experience Do they have the requisite skills for the job?",
          "Before submitting the application, check that you have the requisite number of signatures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is necessary for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a requisite for sth The qualification is generally considered a requisite for entry to the profession.",
          "The shop sells stationery and other office requisites."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "requisition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to officially request or take something:",
        "examples": [
          "The army requisitioned all the cars and trucks they could find."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of officially asking for or taking something:",
        "examples": [
          "The staff made a requisition for new chairs and desks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal or official request for something needed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The staff made a requisition for new desks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially request or take (something):",
        "examples": [
          "The army requisitioned all the trucks in the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "We can release the goods only on receipt of a requisition.",
          "a requisition for sth I have issued a requisition for the IT equipment we need."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for something officially or formally:",
        "examples": [
          "The shareholders have requisitioned an extraordinary meeting.",
          "The department has requisitioned a fleet of cars for the event."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "requisitioned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially request or take something:",
        "examples": [
          "The army requisitioned all the cars and trucks they could find."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reread": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to read something again:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to go back and reread a few paragraphs to see if I'd missed anything."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rereading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of reading something again, for the second, third, etc. time:",
        "examples": [
          "His rereading of Dickens revealed numerous mentions of the drink \"grog\".",
          "A re-reading of his work suggests that he predicted the future with incredible accuracy.",
          "It takes time for a child to make connections between the pictures and the story, and that's why rereading is important."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rerun": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show a television programme, film, etc. again:",
        "examples": [
          "The James Bond movies are always being rerun on television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a programme or film that has already been shown before on television:",
        "examples": [
          "This week's movies are all reruns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happens or is done again:",
        "examples": [
          "The Party is demanding a rerun of the poll."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show again a television program or movie",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "reruns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show a television programme, film, etc. again:",
        "examples": [
          "The James Bond movies are always being rerun on television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a programme or film that has already been shown before on television:",
        "examples": [
          "This week's movies are all reruns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happens or is done again:",
        "examples": [
          "The Party is demanding a rerun of the poll."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show again a television program or movie",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "res": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very desirable residence (= a nice house or apartment):",
        "examples": [
          "She's got a nice little des res in Chelsea."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of selling something again, or the thing that has been sold again:",
        "examples": [
          "They are buying used cars for resale to overseas markets.",
          "The new model has solid resale value.",
          "The number of home resales has risen steeply."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reschedule": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to agree on a new and later date for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "I rescheduled my doctor's appointment for later in the week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree that money owed can be paid back at a later date:",
        "examples": [
          "Banks have rescheduled the debts of many developing countries ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange something for a different time:",
        "examples": [
          "I rescheduled my doctor’s appointment for later in the week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the time at which something will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have training conflicts, reschedule the appointments.",
          "reschedule sth for sth Can we reschedule tomorrow's meeting for some time next week?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the arrangements for paying back loans, usually because the borrower is unable to pay them back at the time originally agreed:",
        "examples": [
          "reschedule a debt/loan/payment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rescheduled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree on a new and later date for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "I rescheduled my doctor's appointment for later in the week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree that money owed can be paid back at a later date:",
        "examples": [
          "Banks have rescheduled the debts of many developing countries ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rescind": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a law, agreement, order, or decision no longer have any (legal) power:",
        "examples": [
          "The policy of charging air travellers for vegetarian meals proved unpopular and has already been rescinded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a law, order, or decision no longer have any legal effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The vote rescinds zoning decisions made earlier in the decade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially end a law, take back a decision, or say that an agreement no longer exists:",
        "examples": [
          "rescind a law/contract/decision We urge the committee to rescind its decision."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rescue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to help someone or something out of a dangerous, harmful, or unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "rescue someone/something from something The lifeboat rescued the sailors from the sinking boat.",
          "The government has refused to rescue the company from bankruptcy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of helping someone out of a dangerous or unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Lifeboats carry out many rescues every month.",
          "We huddled together on the cliff ledge, waiting for rescue.",
          "come to your rescue I didn't know anybody at the party, but the hostess came to my rescue (= helped me out of a difficult situation) by introducing me to a few people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where animals who are ill, injured, not cared for, or badly treated can be taken and given treatment and care:",
        "examples": [
          "We got our dog from a rescue.",
          "A lot of rescues take in domestic cats, but not ferals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that has been taken from a situation in which it was not cared for or was treated badly and has been given a home:",
        "examples": [
          "She owns three dogs; two of them are rescues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rescue animal is one that has been taken from a situation where it was not cared for or was treated badly and has been given a home:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm determined our next dog is going to be a rescue animal.",
          "We encourage people to consider taking an older rescue cat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rescue animal is one that is trained to help people out of dangerous situations:",
        "examples": [
          "Supplies and rescue dogs were prevented from reaching the earthquake-hit region.",
          "Vets treated rescue animals for pain and exhaustion during the search."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to save someone or something from a dangerous, harmful, or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Medical teams immediately rushed in to rescue persons trapped in buildings and give medical aid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to save a person, company, economy, etc. from financial failure:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is under pressure to rescue people who lost their pensions in the banking crisis.",
          "These are desperate measures aimed at rescuing a sinking economy.",
          "rescue sb/sth from sth The company was rescued from administration by the Government two years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the saving of someone or something from financial failure :",
        "examples": [
          "The rescue of the banks by government will work only if it restores economic growth.",
          "An Indian company came to the rescue with a ten million dollar investment.",
          "a rescue plan/strategy",
          "a rescue effort/attempt"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rescued": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone or something out of a dangerous, harmful, or unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "rescue someone/something from something The lifeboat rescued the sailors from the sinking boat.",
          "The government has refused to rescue the company from bankruptcy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rescues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to help someone or something out of a dangerous, harmful, or unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "rescue someone/something from something The lifeboat rescued the sailors from the sinking boat.",
          "The government has refused to rescue the company from bankruptcy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of helping someone out of a dangerous or unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Lifeboats carry out many rescues every month.",
          "We huddled together on the cliff ledge, waiting for rescue.",
          "come to your rescue I didn't know anybody at the party, but the hostess came to my rescue (= helped me out of a difficult situation) by introducing me to a few people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where animals who are ill, injured, not cared for, or badly treated can be taken and given treatment and care:",
        "examples": [
          "We got our dog from a rescue.",
          "A lot of rescues take in domestic cats, but not ferals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that has been taken from a situation in which it was not cared for or was treated badly and has been given a home:",
        "examples": [
          "She owns three dogs; two of them are rescues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rescue animal is one that has been taken from a situation where it was not cared for or was treated badly and has been given a home:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm determined our next dog is going to be a rescue animal.",
          "We encourage people to consider taking an older rescue cat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rescue animal is one that is trained to help people out of dangerous situations:",
        "examples": [
          "Supplies and rescue dogs were prevented from reaching the earthquake-hit region.",
          "Vets treated rescue animals for pain and exhaustion during the search."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to save someone or something from a dangerous, harmful, or difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Medical teams immediately rushed in to rescue persons trapped in buildings and give medical aid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to save a person, company, economy, etc. from financial failure:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is under pressure to rescue people who lost their pensions in the banking crisis.",
          "These are desperate measures aimed at rescuing a sinking economy.",
          "rescue sb/sth from sth The company was rescued from administration by the Government two years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the saving of someone or something from financial failure :",
        "examples": [
          "The rescue of the banks by government will work only if it restores economic growth.",
          "An Indian company came to the rescue with a ten million dollar investment.",
          "a rescue plan/strategy",
          "a rescue effort/attempt"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rescuing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone or something out of a dangerous, harmful, or unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "rescue someone/something from something The lifeboat rescued the sailors from the sinking boat.",
          "The government has refused to rescue the company from bankruptcy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "research": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "scientific/medical research",
          "a research student/assistant/laboratory",
          "They are carrying out/conducting/doing some fascinating research into/on the language of dolphins.",
          "UK His researches in the field of disease prevention produced unexpected results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study a subject in detail, especially in order to discover new information or reach a new understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "She's researching into possible cures for AIDS.",
          "Journalists were frantically researching the new prime minister's background, family, and interests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a detailed study of a subject in order to discover information or achieve a new understanding of it:",
        "examples": [
          "medical/scientific research",
          "The US government has funded some research on high-speed trains.",
          "I like doing research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover new information or understand the subject better:",
        "examples": [
          "research into/on sth He is conducting detailed research into the effects of advertising on children.",
          "carry out/do/conduct research The doctor has carried out extensive research on the superbug.",
          "We'll need to do some research into the market before we commit ourselves.",
          "It was a useful piece of research.",
          "scientific/medical research He doesn't believe the scientific research.",
          "a research assistant/student",
          "a research grant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study a subject carefully or in detail, especially in order to discover new information or understand the subject better:",
        "examples": [
          "research into sth She researches into the effects of climate change."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "researched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study a subject in detail, especially in order to discover new information or reach a new understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "She's researching into possible cures for AIDS.",
          "Journalists were frantically researching the new prime minister's background, family, and interests."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "researcher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who studies a subject, especially in order to discover new information or reach a new understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "a television/political researcher",
          "She's a researcher on a women's magazine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to study a subject carefully, especially in order to discover new information or understand the subject better:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a leading researcher in the field."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "researchers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who studies a subject, especially in order to discover new information or reach a new understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "a television/political researcher",
          "She's a researcher on a women's magazine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to study a subject carefully, especially in order to discover new information or understand the subject better:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a leading researcher in the field."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "researching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study a subject in detail, especially in order to discover new information or reach a new understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "She's researching into possible cures for AIDS.",
          "Journalists were frantically researching the new prime minister's background, family, and interests."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resell": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to sell something that you previously bought:",
        "examples": [
          "He buys up run-down properties, fixes them up and resells them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell something that you previously bought:",
        "examples": [
          "The buyer hoped to fix up the car and resell it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell something that you previously bought:",
        "examples": [
          "resell sth to sb The company may buy all the shares on offer and then resell them to the general public."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resemblance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that two people or things look like each other or are similar in some other way:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a clear family resemblance between all the brothers.",
          "These prices bear no resemblance to (= are completely different from) the ones I saw printed in the newspaper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resemble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to look like or be like someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "You resemble your mother very closely.",
          "After the earthquake, the city resembled a battlefield."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be similar to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Several of the women resemble one another closely enough to be sisters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resembles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to look like or be like someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "You resemble your mother very closely.",
          "After the earthquake, the city resembled a battlefield."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be similar to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Several of the women resemble one another closely enough to be sisters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resembling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look like or be like someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "You resemble your mother very closely.",
          "After the earthquake, the city resembled a battlefield."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to feel angry because you have been forced to accept someone or something that you do not like:",
        "examples": [
          "She bitterly resented her father's new wife.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] He resents having to explain his work to other people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dislike or be angry at something or someone because you have been hurt or not treated fairly:",
        "examples": [
          "She resented being treated like a child."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel angry because you have been forced to accept someone or something that you do not like:",
        "examples": [
          "She bitterly resented her father's new wife.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] He resents having to explain his work to other people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resentful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling angry because you have been forced to accept someone or something that you do not like:",
        "examples": [
          "a resentful look",
          "She was resentful of anybody's attempts to interfere in her work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resentment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of anger because you have been forced to accept something that you do not like:",
        "examples": [
          "He harbours a deep resentment against his parents for his miserable childhood.",
          "This decision has caused resentment among some teachers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resentments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of anger because you have been forced to accept something that you do not like:",
        "examples": [
          "He harbours a deep resentment against his parents for his miserable childhood.",
          "This decision has caused resentment among some teachers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to feel angry because you have been forced to accept someone or something that you do not like:",
        "examples": [
          "She bitterly resented her father's new wife.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] He resents having to explain his work to other people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dislike or be angry at something or someone because you have been hurt or not treated fairly:",
        "examples": [
          "She resented being treated like a child."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reservation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement in which something such as a seat on an aircraft or a table at a restaurant is kept for you:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to make a table reservation for two people for nine o'clock.",
          "Please confirm your reservation in writing by Friday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land made available for a particular group of people to live in:",
        "examples": [
          "The family lives on a Native American reservation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land in which wild animals are protected:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the chief warden of a big-game reservation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doubt or feeling of not being able to agree with or accept something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers and employees shared deep reservations about the wisdom of the government's plans for the industry.",
          "He accepted my advice without reservation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doubt or reason for not accepting or agreeing with something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We have reservations about letting the children stay home alone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement to have something kept for a person or for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "I made a reservation at the restaurant for 7 o’clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reservation is also an area of land set apart for a particular group of people to live on, esp. American Indians.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement to have something kept for you, for example, a seat on an aircraft or a table at a restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have a reservation?",
          "It is advisable to make a reservation several days in advance.",
          "They prefer not to take reservations because it's less efficient if a table sits empty while they wait for a party to show up.",
          "hotel/dinner/travel reservations",
          "a reservation system"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reservations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement in which something such as a seat on an aircraft or a table at a restaurant is kept for you:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to make a table reservation for two people for nine o'clock.",
          "Please confirm your reservation in writing by Friday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land made available for a particular group of people to live in:",
        "examples": [
          "The family lives on a Native American reservation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land in which wild animals are protected:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the chief warden of a big-game reservation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doubt or feeling of not being able to agree with or accept something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers and employees shared deep reservations about the wisdom of the government's plans for the industry.",
          "He accepted my advice without reservation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doubt or reason for not accepting or agreeing with something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We have reservations about letting the children stay home alone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement to have something kept for a person or for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "I made a reservation at the restaurant for 7 o’clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reservation is also an area of land set apart for a particular group of people to live on, esp. American Indians.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement to have something kept for you, for example, a seat on an aircraft or a table at a restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have a reservation?",
          "It is advisable to make a reservation several days in advance.",
          "They prefer not to take reservations because it's less efficient if a table sits empty while they wait for a party to show up.",
          "hotel/dinner/travel reservations",
          "a reservation system"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reserve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to keep something for a particular purpose or time:",
        "examples": [
          "I reserve Mondays for tidying my desk and answering letters.",
          "These seats are reserved for the elderly and women with babies.",
          "I reserve judgment on this issue (= I won't give an opinion on it now) until we have more information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you reserve something such as a seat on an aircraft or a table at a restaurant, you arrange for it to be kept for your use:",
        "examples": [
          "I reserved a double room at the Lamb Hotel.",
          "[ + two objects ] If you get there early, reserve me a seat/reserve a seat for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the habit of not showing your feelings or thoughts:",
        "examples": [
          "I took her out for a drink and tried to break through her reserve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of keeping something or a supply of something until it is needed, or a supply that you keep:",
        "examples": [
          "She keeps a little money in reserve (= for use if and when needed).",
          "The librarian has put the book on reserve for me (= will keep it for me when it becomes available).",
          "We still have a reserve of food/food reserves in case of emergency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a supply of something such as money or fuel that you are not using, but that is available if you need it:",
        "examples": [
          "Government reserves include a £1.3 billion \"rainy day\" fund set aside for emergencies.",
          "Cash reserves on June 30 stood at about £950 million, giving them some protection against future shocks.",
          "Maybe, when the Earth's oil reserves finally run dry, we'll all get back on our bikes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land kept in its natural state, especially for wild animals to live in and be protected:",
        "examples": [
          "a nature/game/wildlife reserve"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports, an extra player who is ready to play if needed:",
        "examples": [
          "We had two reserves in case anyone was injured."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a football team consisting of players who are not in the first team, but who play in a league against reserve teams from other clubs:",
        "examples": [
          "Frank was a prolific scorer for the reserves before he graduated to the first team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are not permanently in the armed forces but are used only if needed:",
        "examples": [
          "call up the reserves They will call up the reserves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of doubt about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I can recommend him to you without reserve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest amount of money the owners will accept for something being sold, especially at auction (= public sale):",
        "examples": [
          "A rare Stradivarius violin failed to reach its reserve price (= no one offered to pay it) when put up for auction on Tuesday.",
          "We set/put a reserve of €500 on the picture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something for a particular purpose or time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He reserved the right to veto any future plans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you reserve something such as a table in a restaurant or a room in a hotel, you arrange for it to be kept for your use at a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] It’s a popular restaurant, and you’ll have to reserve well in advance.",
          "[ T ] I’m sorry, this seat is reserved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something kept for a particular purpose or time, or the state of being kept for future use by someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I have a reserve of food in case of emergency.",
          "[ U ] The book is on reserve and can’t be checked out.",
          "She keeps a little money in reserve (= for use if and when needed)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reserve (also (also preserve)) is also an area of land kept for the protection of animals and plants:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a nature/game reserve"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The reserves are a part of a country’s armed forces that are not always on active duty but are available in an emergency.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something for a particular purpose or time:",
        "examples": [
          "reserve sth for sb/sth The plan would reserve $1 billion for \"long-term capacity improvements\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for something to be kept for you, for example, a seat on an aircraft or a table at a restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "He's reserved a table for 8pm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state, especially in a written agreement, that you may change something in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "I reserve the right to disagree to any future changes in the company structure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not decide on something immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought I'd reserve judgement until he'd finished his presentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a supply of something that you have available to use if you need to:",
        "examples": [
          "You will need a reasonable reserve of cash to start the process.",
          "coal/oil/fuel reserves"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kept in order to use later if needed:",
        "examples": [
          "They do not have money in reserve like many of the bigger companies.",
          "Land should be kept in reserve at the airport for a second runway which could be built by the mid-2020s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lowest amount of money that the owner will accept for something that is being sold, especially at an auction:",
        "examples": [
          "I set the reserve price at $50 in the hope that it would sell for much more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of foreign currency or gold that a central bank has at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "It has around 8bn dollars in foreign currency reserves.",
          "No country has limitless reserves of gold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money kept by a company for a particular use, for example, a future project or emergency:",
        "examples": [
          "use/dip into reserves It became necessary for the company to dip into its reserves.",
          "cash/money reserves"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reserved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Reserved people do not often talk about or show their feelings or thoughts:",
        "examples": [
          "a quiet, reserved woman",
          "The English have a reputation for being reserved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Reserved tickets, seats, etc. are ones that you have arranged to be kept for you:",
        "examples": [
          "May I sit here, or is this seat/table reserved?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to keep your feelings or thoughts private rather than showing them:",
        "examples": [
          "Marcus is more reserved than his brother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reserves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a football team consisting of players who are not in the first team, but who play in a league against reserve teams from other clubs:",
        "examples": [
          "Frank was a prolific scorer for the reserves before he graduated to the first team.",
          "Welbrook might benefit from a period playing for the reserves.",
          "To be honest, the reserves have been playing better than the first team this season.",
          "I thought I might watch the reserves play tonight.",
          "He's been outstanding for the reserves and should probably be promoted to the first team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who are not permanently in the armed forces but are used only if needed:",
        "examples": [
          "call up the reserves They will call up the reserves.",
          "He joined the reserves ten years ago.",
          "She's a medic in the reserves.",
          "He joined the reserves to help pay for college.",
          "Any increase in the number of troops would have to come from the reserves.",
          "A lot of troops come from the reserves.",
          "This forced the President to call up the reserves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reservoir": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place for storing liquid, especially a natural or artificial lake providing water for a city or other area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large supply of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The universities constitute a reservoir of expert knowledge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural or artificial lake for storing and supplying water for an area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reservoir is also a large supply of something that could be used if needed:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a tremendous reservoir of goodwill out there."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reservoirs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place for storing liquid, especially a natural or artificial lake providing water for a city or other area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large supply of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The universities constitute a reservoir of expert knowledge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural or artificial lake for storing and supplying water for an area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reservoir is also a large supply of something that could be used if needed:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a tremendous reservoir of goodwill out there."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reset": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to turn a piece of electronic equipment off and then on again when it does not work correctly, to make it start working correctly again:",
        "examples": [
          "You can reset most routers by holding down the reset button for 30 seconds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the position on the controls of a piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "reset the clock I had to reset the clock on the microwave.",
          "reset the thermostat There is no need to reset the thermostat in the summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the details of something:",
        "examples": [
          "reset your password When you next log in, you will need to reset your password."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a machine or piece of equipment, to turn off and then on again and return to its original settings:",
        "examples": [
          "The monitor resets automatically when a new cartridge is installed.",
          "The circuit-breaker will automatically reset within 15 seconds if no serious damage occurred."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change so as to be at a different level, amount, or time:",
        "examples": [
          "Borrowers began having trouble as their interest rates reset higher.",
          "The system resets every leap year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) to start again after a period of rest or change, so that you feel better able to deal with your life or with a situation :",
        "examples": [
          "Covid-19 has provided many people with an opportunity to reset.",
          "Longer intervals between deployments would allow soldiers better opportunities to reset mentally before returning to combat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of returning a piece of equipment to its original settings, usually by turning it off and on again:",
        "examples": [
          "A hard reset will erase all of the device's applications.",
          "The unit may require a full-system reset."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of changing the details of something:",
        "examples": [
          "As soon as we learned of the attack, we forced password resets on all affected accounts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of changing something so it is at a different level, amount, or time:",
        "examples": [
          "We should anticipate a reset of tax rates.",
          "Some homeowners are facing resets on adjustable-rate mortgages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a button or switch on a computer that allows you to turn the computer off and then on again when a program does not work correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "If you press reset or otherwise reboot, the image will still be there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of starting again after a period of rest or change:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll need to hit reset after everything that has happened in the past few months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resetting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to turn a piece of electronic equipment off and then on again when it does not work correctly, to make it start working correctly again:",
        "examples": [
          "You can reset most routers by holding down the reset button for 30 seconds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the position on the controls of a piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "reset the clock I had to reset the clock on the microwave.",
          "reset the thermostat There is no need to reset the thermostat in the summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the details of something:",
        "examples": [
          "reset your password When you next log in, you will need to reset your password."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a machine or piece of equipment, to turn off and then on again and return to its original settings:",
        "examples": [
          "The monitor resets automatically when a new cartridge is installed.",
          "The circuit-breaker will automatically reset within 15 seconds if no serious damage occurred."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change so as to be at a different level, amount, or time:",
        "examples": [
          "Borrowers began having trouble as their interest rates reset higher.",
          "The system resets every leap year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) to start again after a period of rest or change, so that you feel better able to deal with your life or with a situation :",
        "examples": [
          "Covid-19 has provided many people with an opportunity to reset.",
          "Longer intervals between deployments would allow soldiers better opportunities to reset mentally before returning to combat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of returning a piece of equipment to its original settings, usually by turning it off and on again:",
        "examples": [
          "A hard reset will erase all of the device's applications.",
          "The unit may require a full-system reset."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of changing the details of something:",
        "examples": [
          "As soon as we learned of the attack, we forced password resets on all affected accounts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of changing something so it is at a different level, amount, or time:",
        "examples": [
          "We should anticipate a reset of tax rates.",
          "Some homeowners are facing resets on adjustable-rate mortgages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a button or switch on a computer that allows you to turn the computer off and then on again when a program does not work correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "If you press reset or otherwise reboot, the image will still be there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of starting again after a period of rest or change:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll need to hit reset after everything that has happened in the past few months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reshape": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shape something again or differently",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the character or organization of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Baby boomers continue to reshape society as they age.",
          "Governments have sought to reduce or reshape health programs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an organization, industry, system, etc. operate differently:",
        "examples": [
          "The company will have to lose jobs to reshape the business.",
          "The proposal is an effort to reshape how people get health care."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reshaping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a process in which an organization, industry, system, etc. is made to start operating differently:",
        "examples": [
          "The sale completed a $20bn reshaping of the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reshoot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to record part of a film again, usually in a different way:",
        "examples": [
          "The TV channel had to reshoot parts of the production after receiving hundreds of complaints from viewers.",
          "You won't reach your market by simply re-shooting the English-language commercials in Spanish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when part of a film is recorded again in a different way:",
        "examples": [
          "Failure to notice an imperfection could mean an expensive re-shoot later.",
          "The actor said she would only shave her head again for re-shoots if she got a bonus payment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reside": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to live, have your home, or stay in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The family now resides in southern France."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The family resides in Arkansas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "residence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a home:",
        "examples": [
          "the Governor's official residence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "officially staying or living somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The Queen is in residence at the Palace this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an author (= writer), poet, or artist who is employed at a school or college, etc. for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "During this period, she was artist in residence at Harvard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to live somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "take up residence/residency in She took up residence in Canada."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where someone lives, or the condition of living somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] That big building is the Governor’s official residence (= home).",
          "[ U ] She took up residence in Boston (= began living there)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a home, or the fact of living in a particular home:",
        "examples": [
          "The property will be used as her main residence.",
          "Many banks require proof of residence to open an account.",
          "someone's place of residence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "permission to live in a particular country that you were not born in:",
        "examples": [
          "apply for/seek residence An estimated 60% of the workers intend to seek permanent residence.",
          "offer sb/give sb residence A 1997 law offered legal residence to many Nicaraguan expatriates"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "residency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of living in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a residency requirement for obtaining citizenship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of living in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] You have to meet residency requirements (= live in a place long enough) before you can apply for citizenship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A residency is also a period of work, usually in a hospital, for a doctor to get practical experience and training in a special area of medicine.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "resident": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives or has their home in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "a resident of the UK/Australia",
          "local resident The local residents were angry at the lack of parking spaces.",
          "open to residents The hotel bar was only open to residents (= to people staying at the hotel)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor who is still training, and who works in a hospital:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a first-year resident in oncology at Boston General Hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "living or staying in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "resident in She's resident abroad/in Moscow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to someone who has a special skill or quality in a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "resident expert She is the university's resident expert on Italian literature.",
          "humorous Tony is the company's resident clown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to an artist, writer, dancer, or musician who is invited to work for a particular amount of time in an organization that provides them with space, money, and materials:",
        "examples": [
          "After the concert, we viewed paintings exhibited by two resident artists.",
          "For two years, he was resident choreographer at the American Ballet Theater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who lives in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The local residents were angry at the lack of parking spaces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A resident is also a doctor who is working, usually in a hospital, to get practical experience and training in a special area of medicine.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who lives in a particular building or area:",
        "examples": [
          "The park is a popular meeting place for local residents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who stays in a hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel bar was only open to residents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the legal right to live in a particular country that they were not born in:",
        "examples": [
          "You will be considered a US resident for tax purposes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor who is still training, and who works in a hospital:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a senior resident on the hospital's medicine ward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "living or staying in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "resident in France/Michigan/London, etc. If you want to take a British driving test you must be resident in the UK."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "residential": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A residential road, area, etc. has only private houses, not offices and factories.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A residential building is one in which people live:",
        "examples": [
          "Behind the beach are high-rise hotels and residential buildings.",
          "The architect's tallest building is a 75 storey residential tower."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A residential job, position, course, etc. is one for which you live at the same place where you work or study:",
        "examples": [
          "The college runs residential courses throughout the summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to where you live or have lived:",
        "examples": [
          "You must satisfy the residential qualifications to get a work permit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to houses where people live rather than to places where they work:",
        "examples": [
          "Glen Oaks is a residential neighborhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a residential area or building is where people live:",
        "examples": [
          "The business was disturbing people in the usually quiet residential area.",
          "There were 681 residential units available for rent in that area alone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to homes, rather than businesses:",
        "examples": [
          "The average annual bill for residential customers fell by $5.",
          "They are the state's second largest residential insurer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving living in a place, as well as studying or working there:",
        "examples": [
          "residential course"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "residents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives or has their home in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "a resident of the UK/Australia",
          "local resident The local residents were angry at the lack of parking spaces.",
          "open to residents The hotel bar was only open to residents (= to people staying at the hotel)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor who is still training, and who works in a hospital:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a first-year resident in oncology at Boston General Hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "living or staying in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "resident in She's resident abroad/in Moscow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to someone who has a special skill or quality in a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "resident expert She is the university's resident expert on Italian literature.",
          "humorous Tony is the company's resident clown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to an artist, writer, dancer, or musician who is invited to work for a particular amount of time in an organization that provides them with space, money, and materials:",
        "examples": [
          "After the concert, we viewed paintings exhibited by two resident artists.",
          "For two years, he was resident choreographer at the American Ballet Theater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who lives in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The local residents were angry at the lack of parking spaces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A resident is also a doctor who is working, usually in a hospital, to get practical experience and training in a special area of medicine.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who lives in a particular building or area:",
        "examples": [
          "The park is a popular meeting place for local residents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who stays in a hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel bar was only open to residents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the legal right to live in a particular country that they were not born in:",
        "examples": [
          "You will be considered a US resident for tax purposes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor who is still training, and who works in a hospital:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a senior resident on the hospital's medicine ward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "living or staying in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "resident in France/Michigan/London, etc. If you want to take a British driving test you must be resident in the UK."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resides": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to live, have your home, or stay in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The family now resides in southern France."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The family resides in Arkansas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "residing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live, have your home, or stay in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The family now resides in southern France."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "residual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "remaining after most of something has gone:",
        "examples": [
          "The scanner checks travel documents for residual traces of explosives.",
          "I still felt some residual bitterness ten years after my divorce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a payment made to an actor, singer, writer, etc. for repeated uses of their work:",
        "examples": [
          "He makes $60 million a year from \"Seinfeld\" residuals alone.",
          "The movie studios had wanted to exclude the Hollywood writers from residuals on its income from digital revenue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "resulting or left from something that was previously present:",
        "examples": [
          "Residual oil has to be cleaned up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "remaining after most of something has gone:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a great project to work on, and will have residual benefits for years to come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an amount of money that is left after some other payments have been made:",
        "examples": [
          "The $60,000 to complete the project is to come from residual funds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "residue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part that is left after the main part has gone or been taken away, or a substance that remains after a chemical process such as evaporation:",
        "examples": [
          "She cut off the best meat and threw away the residue.",
          "The white residue in/on the kettle is a result of minerals in the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a dead person's money and property that is left after taxes, debts, etc. have been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "The residue (of the estate) went to her granddaughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is left after the main part is no longer present:",
        "examples": [
          "Pesticide residue is present in many fruits and vegetables, even after proper washing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resign": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give up a job or position by telling your employer that you are leaving:",
        "examples": [
          "He resigned from the company in order to take a more challenging job.",
          "She resigned as director.",
          "She resigned the directorship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the game of chess, you resign when you cannot see any way to avoid being beaten:",
        "examples": [
          "Timman resigned a hopeless position.",
          "After she had taken my rook, there was nothing I could really do except resign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give up a job or position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He resigned from the committee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that you have decided to leave your job:",
        "examples": [
          "The prime minister announced that she will resign after the next election.",
          "resign as sth He resigned as policy director to become deputy chief of staff.",
          "resign from sth After the scandal, he was forced to resign from his government post.",
          "resign over sth He has no intention of resigning over the issue.",
          "resign your job/position/post She will resign her position as CEO of the company at the end of the year.",
          "be asked to/forced to resign The previous director had just been forced to resign.",
          "threaten to resign"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make yourself accept something that you do not like because you cannot change it:",
        "examples": [
          "While he's still a partner, he's resigned to writing off his investment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resignation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of telling your employer that you are leaving your job:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been calls for his resignation.",
          "I handed in/gave in/sent in my resignation this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sad feeling of accepting something that you do not like because you cannot easily change it:",
        "examples": [
          "They received the news with resignation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of leaving a job or position and making a statement that you are doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a letter of resignation",
          "[ C ] Protesters took to the streets in massive numbers to demand the president's resignation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the attitude of accepting something unpleasant because you cannot change it:",
        "examples": [
          "She received the disappointing news with resignation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of telling your employer that you have decided to leave your job:",
        "examples": [
          "give in/hand in/offer your resignation I resolved to hand in my resignation on Tuesday.",
          "accept sb's resignation If you say you're leaving, I won't accept your resignation.",
          "The cuts triggered a wave of resignations.",
          "a resignation letter/letter of resignation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of having to accept something that you do not like because you cannot easily change it:",
        "examples": [
          "An experienced investor would accept these minor disappointments with resignation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resigned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "accepting that something you do not like will happen because you cannot change it:",
        "examples": [
          "a resigned look/expression/tone"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willing to accept something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "They are resigned and a little depressed at the thought of losing money for at least the first year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resigning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give up a job or position by telling your employer that you are leaving:",
        "examples": [
          "He resigned from the company in order to take a more challenging job.",
          "She resigned as director.",
          "She resigned the directorship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the game of chess, you resign when you cannot see any way to avoid being beaten:",
        "examples": [
          "Timman resigned a hopeless position.",
          "After she had taken my rook, there was nothing I could really do except resign."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resilience": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "Trauma researchers emphasize the resilience of the human psyche.",
          "These are habits that can break down the resiliency you'll need to help you through difficult times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability of a substance to return to its usual shape after being bent, stretched, or pressed:",
        "examples": [
          "The plant fibre has incredible strength and resilience.",
          "These new materials have additional resiliency and elasticity properties, as well as great strength."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being able to return quickly to a previous good condition after problems:",
        "examples": [
          "The resilience of the economy has come as a surprise to some."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resilient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a resilient girl - she won't be unhappy for long.",
          "Optimists argue that the economy may prove more resilient."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to quickly return to its usual shape after being bent, stretched, or pressed:",
        "examples": [
          "This rubber ball is very resilient and immediately springs back into shape.",
          "resilient materials"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to improve quickly after being hurt or being ill:",
        "examples": [
          "Life is hard there, but the people are resilient."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to return quickly to a previous good condition after problems:",
        "examples": [
          "The US economy remains amazingly resilient.",
          "resilient to sth The portfolio is designed to be resilient to stock market troubles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fight against something or someone that is attacking you:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers resisted (the enemy attacks) for two days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept or be changed by something:",
        "examples": [
          "The party leader resisted demands for his resignation.",
          "He tried to run away from the police and was charged with resisting arrest.",
          "The new hybrid crops are much better at resisting disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop yourself from doing something that you want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I can never resist temptation/chocolate/the urge to laugh.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She couldn't resist laughing at him in those clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight against or oppose something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Students want to discover the truth themselves, and they resist having conclusions forced upon them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To resist is also to keep or stop yourself from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I couldn’t resist laughing at him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight against something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The group resisted for several weeks.",
          "The computers resisted the virus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept or be changed by something:",
        "examples": [
          "The party resisted the spending cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop yourself from doing something that you want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Resisting the temptation to tuck into pension income early is vital."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resistance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of fighting against something that is attacking you, or refusing to accept something:",
        "examples": [
          "resistance to disease",
          "Government troops offered no resistance (to the rebels).",
          "There's a lot of resistance (= opposition) to the idea of a united Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a force that acts to stop the progress of something or make it slower:",
        "examples": [
          "The car's speed was reduced by air/wind resistance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which a substance prevents the flow of an electric current through it:",
        "examples": [
          "Copper has (a) low resistance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that secretly fights against an enemy that has taken control of its country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Resistance is the degree to which a substance prevents the flow of electricity through it:",
        "examples": [
          "Copper has low resistance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people or organizations fight against something or refuse to accept or be changed by something:",
        "examples": [
          "resistance to sth The government faces resistance to the bill.",
          "There should be no resistance to the new management structure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a force which acts to stop the progress of something or make it slower:",
        "examples": [
          "The car is designed with wind resistance that cuts down gas mileage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resistant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not wanting to accept something, especially changes or new ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "Why are you so resistant to change?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not harmed or affected by something:",
        "examples": [
          "a stain-resistant carpet",
          "a disease-resistant variety of tomato"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not easily changed or damaged, or not accepting of (something):",
        "examples": [
          "fire resistant",
          "Why are you so resistant to change?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resisted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight against something or someone that is attacking you:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers resisted (the enemy attacks) for two days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept or be changed by something:",
        "examples": [
          "The party leader resisted demands for his resignation.",
          "He tried to run away from the police and was charged with resisting arrest.",
          "The new hybrid crops are much better at resisting disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop yourself from doing something that you want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I can never resist temptation/chocolate/the urge to laugh.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She couldn't resist laughing at him in those clothes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resisting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight against something or someone that is attacking you:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers resisted (the enemy attacks) for two days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept or be changed by something:",
        "examples": [
          "The party leader resisted demands for his resignation.",
          "He tried to run away from the police and was charged with resisting arrest.",
          "The new hybrid crops are much better at resisting disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop yourself from doing something that you want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I can never resist temptation/chocolate/the urge to laugh.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She couldn't resist laughing at him in those clothes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fight against something or someone that is attacking you:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers resisted (the enemy attacks) for two days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept or be changed by something:",
        "examples": [
          "The party leader resisted demands for his resignation.",
          "He tried to run away from the police and was charged with resisting arrest.",
          "The new hybrid crops are much better at resisting disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop yourself from doing something that you want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I can never resist temptation/chocolate/the urge to laugh.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] She couldn't resist laughing at him in those clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight against or oppose something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Students want to discover the truth themselves, and they resist having conclusions forced upon them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To resist is also to keep or stop yourself from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I couldn’t resist laughing at him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight against something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The group resisted for several weeks.",
          "The computers resisted the virus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept or be changed by something:",
        "examples": [
          "The party resisted the spending cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop yourself from doing something that you want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Resisting the temptation to tuck into pension income early is vital."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change the size of an image on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "With simple editing tools you can resize and rotate images and add shapes, lines, and text.",
          "The site asks you to resize your browser and change your font and colour settings.",
          "The photos are grainy -- they look like they've been resized from old mobile phone photos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something, especially a ring, larger or smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "I highly recommend this place; they've resized my wedding ring for free twice.",
          "When we purchased my engagement ring, it had to be resized from a 7.5 to a 6."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resolute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "determined in character, action, or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "Their resolute opposition to new working methods was difficult to overcome.",
          "She's utterly resolute in her refusal to apologize."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "determined in character, action, or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "I admired her resolute optimism in those difficult times."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resolution": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official decision that is made after a group or organization has voted:",
        "examples": [
          "approve/adopt a resolution The committee approved/adopted a resolution against sending more troops to the region.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The United Nations passed (= voted to support) a resolution to increase aid to developing nations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a promise to yourself to do or to not do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I made a resolution to give up chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "determination:",
        "examples": [
          "resolution in He showed great resolution in facing the robbers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of solving or ending a problem or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "resolution to a successful resolution to the crisis"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability of a microscope, or a television or computer screen, to show things clearly and with a lot of detail:",
        "examples": [
          "low/high resolution They replaced the low resolution image with a higher resolution one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of separating or being separated into clearly different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "resolution into the resolution of oil into bitumen and tar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of changing a note or a chord (= group of notes played at the same time) from dissonance (= a strange or unpleasant combination of sounds) to harmony (= a pleasant combination of sounds), or a time when this happens :",
        "examples": [
          "The tension is released by the resolution from the dominant chord to the tonic.",
          "They studied keys, musical intervals, chords, and discords with their resolutions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of solving a problem or finding a way to improve a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Negotiators are working tirelessly for a swift resolution of this crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Resolution is also the process of finding out the direction and strength of a vector.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement of decision or opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "The chairing officer called for a vote on the resolution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you make a resolution, you promise yourself to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I made a New Year’s resolution to lose ten pounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement on which people in an organization vote, or the decision taken as a result of this vote:",
        "examples": [
          "approve/adopt a resolution Shareholders were asked to approve a resolution to create a special voting share.",
          "pass a resolution The first UN resolution was passed unanimously by all 15 members of the council.",
          "Any investor who owns $2,000 of stock for a year can file a shareholder resolution.",
          "a draft resolution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of solving or ending a problem or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "resolution to sth There was a successful resolution to the problem.",
          "The group wants to bring about a resolution to the situation but the money owing is substantial.",
          "a swift/peaceful/early resolution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for talking about how clearly a computer or television screen shows images:",
        "examples": [
          "If your monitor supports a higher screen resolution, switch to those choices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resolutions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official decision that is made after a group or organization has voted:",
        "examples": [
          "approve/adopt a resolution The committee approved/adopted a resolution against sending more troops to the region.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The United Nations passed (= voted to support) a resolution to increase aid to developing nations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a promise to yourself to do or to not do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I made a resolution to give up chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "determination:",
        "examples": [
          "resolution in He showed great resolution in facing the robbers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of solving or ending a problem or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "resolution to a successful resolution to the crisis"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability of a microscope, or a television or computer screen, to show things clearly and with a lot of detail:",
        "examples": [
          "low/high resolution They replaced the low resolution image with a higher resolution one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of separating or being separated into clearly different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "resolution into the resolution of oil into bitumen and tar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of changing a note or a chord (= group of notes played at the same time) from dissonance (= a strange or unpleasant combination of sounds) to harmony (= a pleasant combination of sounds), or a time when this happens :",
        "examples": [
          "The tension is released by the resolution from the dominant chord to the tonic.",
          "They studied keys, musical intervals, chords, and discords with their resolutions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of solving a problem or finding a way to improve a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Negotiators are working tirelessly for a swift resolution of this crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Resolution is also the process of finding out the direction and strength of a vector.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement of decision or opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "The chairing officer called for a vote on the resolution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you make a resolution, you promise yourself to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I made a New Year’s resolution to lose ten pounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement on which people in an organization vote, or the decision taken as a result of this vote:",
        "examples": [
          "approve/adopt a resolution Shareholders were asked to approve a resolution to create a special voting share.",
          "pass a resolution The first UN resolution was passed unanimously by all 15 members of the council.",
          "Any investor who owns $2,000 of stock for a year can file a shareholder resolution.",
          "a draft resolution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of solving or ending a problem or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "resolution to sth There was a successful resolution to the problem.",
          "The group wants to bring about a resolution to the situation but the money owing is substantial.",
          "a swift/peaceful/early resolution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for talking about how clearly a computer or television screen shows images:",
        "examples": [
          "If your monitor supports a higher screen resolution, switch to those choices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resolve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to solve or end a problem or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "resolve the problem Have you resolved the problem of transport yet?",
          "resolve your differences The couple resolved their differences and made an effort to get along."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a decision formally or with determination:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] She resolved that she would never speak to him again.",
          "[ + adv/prep ] After hours of argument, they resolved against taking legal action.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The company resolved to take no further action against the thieves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a note or a chord (= group of notes played at the same time) resolves or is resolved, it moves from dissonance (= a strange or unpleasant combination of sounds) to harmony (= a pleasant combination of sounds). :",
        "examples": [
          "The pianissimo piano chords gradually resolve.",
          "The third of the final chord is then resolved into the fifth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong determination:",
        "examples": [
          "weaken/strengthen/test someone's resolve I faced many challenges that week which all served to weaken/strengthen/test my resolve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to solve or end a problem or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "The couple resolved their differences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a determined decision:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] They resolved that they would never argue over money.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I resolved to run a mile a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong determination:",
        "examples": [
          "The experience increased her resolve to change careers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to solve or end a problem or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "resolve a dispute/problem/conflict Lawyers could not resolve the dispute.",
          "resolve differences Legislators are meeting this week to resolve differences in versions of the budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a decision formally or with determination:",
        "examples": [
          "resolve to do sth They resolved to build a business for themselves.",
          "resolve that He resolved that total expenditure will rise 3.3% in real terms in the next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong determination:",
        "examples": [
          "weaken/strengthen sb's resolve Successful people use setbacks as an opportunity to strengthen their resolve.",
          "test sb's resolve The last three years have tested our resolve."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resolved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "determined:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He was resolved to ask her to marry him the next day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strongly determined:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] We’re resolved to get together more often."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resolving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to solve or end a problem or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "resolve the problem Have you resolved the problem of transport yet?",
          "resolve your differences The couple resolved their differences and made an effort to get along."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a decision formally or with determination:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] She resolved that she would never speak to him again.",
          "[ + adv/prep ] After hours of argument, they resolved against taking legal action.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The company resolved to take no further action against the thieves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a note or a chord (= group of notes played at the same time) resolves or is resolved, it moves from dissonance (= a strange or unpleasant combination of sounds) to harmony (= a pleasant combination of sounds). :",
        "examples": [
          "The pianissimo piano chords gradually resolve.",
          "The third of the final chord is then resolved into the fifth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resonance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being loud and clear",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the production of a sound as a result of vibration (= shaking) of another object:",
        "examples": [
          "magnetic resonance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling, thought, memory, etc. that a piece of writing or music makes you have, or the quality in a piece of writing, etc. that makes this happen:",
        "examples": [
          "This poem has many resonances for me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resonate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to produce, increase, or fill with sound, by vibrating (= shaking) objects that are near:",
        "examples": [
          "His voice resonated in the empty church.",
          "The noise of the bell resonated through the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be filled with a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The building resonates with historic significance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to have a powerful effect or value:",
        "examples": [
          "The significance of those great stories resonates down the centuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an experience or memory resonates, it makes you feel an emotional connection:",
        "examples": [
          "Her experiences resonate powerfully with me, living, as I do, in a similar family situation.",
          "What exactly is it about that music that resonates with you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you resonate with something, it feels true or has meaning for you:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke about both doubting herself and believing in herself, and I definitely resonate with that.",
          "The thing that I resonated with as a kid was that you always had special protection from your parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce or be filled with clear, continuing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The noise of the bell resonated through the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An object that resonates reflects sound waves and makes them seem louder.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "resonates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to produce, increase, or fill with sound, by vibrating (= shaking) objects that are near:",
        "examples": [
          "His voice resonated in the empty church.",
          "The noise of the bell resonated through the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be filled with a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The building resonates with historic significance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to have a powerful effect or value:",
        "examples": [
          "The significance of those great stories resonates down the centuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an experience or memory resonates, it makes you feel an emotional connection:",
        "examples": [
          "Her experiences resonate powerfully with me, living, as I do, in a similar family situation.",
          "What exactly is it about that music that resonates with you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you resonate with something, it feels true or has meaning for you:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke about both doubting herself and believing in herself, and I definitely resonate with that.",
          "The thing that I resonated with as a kid was that you always had special protection from your parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce or be filled with clear, continuing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The noise of the bell resonated through the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An object that resonates reflects sound waves and makes them seem louder.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "resonating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce, increase, or fill with sound, by vibrating (= shaking) objects that are near:",
        "examples": [
          "His voice resonated in the empty church.",
          "The noise of the bell resonated through the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be filled with a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The building resonates with historic significance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to have a powerful effect or value:",
        "examples": [
          "The significance of those great stories resonates down the centuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an experience or memory resonates, it makes you feel an emotional connection:",
        "examples": [
          "Her experiences resonate powerfully with me, living, as I do, in a similar family situation.",
          "What exactly is it about that music that resonates with you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you resonate with something, it feels true or has meaning for you:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke about both doubting herself and believing in herself, and I definitely resonate with that.",
          "The thing that I resonated with as a kid was that you always had special protection from your parents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resort": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a tourist resort",
          "a holiday resort",
          "a seaside/beach resort",
          "a ski resort"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that you have to do something because there is no other way of achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "He got hold of the money legally, without resort to violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people can go on vacations to relax or for an activity they enjoy:",
        "examples": [
          "a ski resort"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people go for a holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "a tourist/holiday/vacation resort He developed popular tourist resorts, including Caneel Bay on St John and Mauna Kea Hotel in Hawaii.",
          "a seaside/beach/ski resort"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of doing something in a particular situation because there is no other way of achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "resort to sth A resort to more autocratic measures could be disastrous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for talking about the first thing that you think of doing or using in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Diplomacy ought to be our first resort.",
          "I'm not advocating detention as a first resort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for talking about something that you only think of doing or using if all other methods fail:",
        "examples": [
          "As a last resort, savers could always open an ISA with their current bank or building society.",
          "Experts say warning labels are a last resort when a hazard can't be designed out of a product."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resorts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a tourist resort",
          "a holiday resort",
          "a seaside/beach resort",
          "a ski resort"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that you have to do something because there is no other way of achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "He got hold of the money legally, without resort to violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people can go on vacations to relax or for an activity they enjoy:",
        "examples": [
          "a ski resort"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people go for a holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "a tourist/holiday/vacation resort He developed popular tourist resorts, including Caneel Bay on St John and Mauna Kea Hotel in Hawaii.",
          "a seaside/beach/ski resort"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of doing something in a particular situation because there is no other way of achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "resort to sth A resort to more autocratic measures could be disastrous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for talking about the first thing that you think of doing or using in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Diplomacy ought to be our first resort.",
          "I'm not advocating detention as a first resort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for talking about something that you only think of doing or using if all other methods fail:",
        "examples": [
          "As a last resort, savers could always open an ISA with their current bank or building society.",
          "Experts say warning labels are a last resort when a hazard can't be designed out of a product."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resource": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a useful or valuable possession or quality of a country, organization, or person:",
        "examples": [
          "The country's greatest resource is the dedication of its workers.",
          "Britain's mineral resources include coal and gas deposits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "formal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide an organization or department with money or equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "The school must be properly resourced with musical instruments and audio equipment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that can be used to help you:",
        "examples": [
          "The library was a valuable resource, and he frequently made use of it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Resources are natural substances such as water and wood which are valuable in supporting life:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] The earth has limited resources, and if we don’t recycle them we use them up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Resources are also things of value such as money or possessions that you can use when you need them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] The government doesn’t have the resources to hire the number of teachers needed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a useful or valuable possession or quality that a person or organization has, for example, money, time, or skills:",
        "examples": [
          "have the resources to do sth The company has the resources and infrastructure to manage a global brand.",
          "We lack the resources to do the job properly.",
          "limited/scarce resources The department has limited resources, and would struggle to cope in such a situation.",
          "pool/share resources When times are hard we are asked to pool our resources, but it doesn't always work.",
          "financial/capital resources",
          "IT/technical resources"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a useful or valuable possession, such as oil or gas, that a country has and that can be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "natural/energy/water resources All plastics that are created annually consume 2 to 4% of America's energy resources.",
          "Despite being rich in resources like timber and minerals, the country's outlook is bleak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to make decisions and act on your own:",
        "examples": [
          "He has great resource."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide an organization or department with money or equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "The department was chronically overstretched and seriously under-resourced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resourceful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "skilled at solving problems and making decisions on your own:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a very resourceful manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to find and use different ways to help achieve your goals:",
        "examples": [
          "She plays the part of a tough, resourceful newspaper reporter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resourcefulness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to make decisions and act on your own:",
        "examples": [
          "This film reveals their resourcefulness in overcoming appalling weather and treacherous terrain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resources": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a useful or valuable possession or quality of a country, organization, or person:",
        "examples": [
          "The country's greatest resource is the dedication of its workers.",
          "Britain's mineral resources include coal and gas deposits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "formal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide an organization or department with money or equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "The school must be properly resourced with musical instruments and audio equipment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that can be used to help you:",
        "examples": [
          "The library was a valuable resource, and he frequently made use of it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Resources are natural substances such as water and wood which are valuable in supporting life:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] The earth has limited resources, and if we don’t recycle them we use them up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Resources are also things of value such as money or possessions that you can use when you need them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] The government doesn’t have the resources to hire the number of teachers needed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a useful or valuable possession or quality that a person or organization has, for example, money, time, or skills:",
        "examples": [
          "have the resources to do sth The company has the resources and infrastructure to manage a global brand.",
          "We lack the resources to do the job properly.",
          "limited/scarce resources The department has limited resources, and would struggle to cope in such a situation.",
          "pool/share resources When times are hard we are asked to pool our resources, but it doesn't always work.",
          "financial/capital resources",
          "IT/technical resources"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a useful or valuable possession, such as oil or gas, that a country has and that can be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "natural/energy/water resources All plastics that are created annually consume 2 to 4% of America's energy resources.",
          "Despite being rich in resources like timber and minerals, the country's outlook is bleak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to make decisions and act on your own:",
        "examples": [
          "He has great resource."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide an organization or department with money or equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "The department was chronically overstretched and seriously under-resourced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "respect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "admiration felt or shown for someone or something that you believe has good ideas or qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "I have great/the greatest respect for his ideas, although I don't agree with them.",
          "She is a formidable figure who commands a great deal of respect (= who is greatly admired by others).",
          "New teachers have to earn/gain the respect of their students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "politeness, honour, and care shown towards someone or something that is considered important:",
        "examples": [
          "You really should treat your parents with more respect.",
          "She has no respect for other people's property (= she does not treat it carefully)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling that something is right or important and you should not attempt to change it or harm it:",
        "examples": [
          "In their senseless killing of innocent people, the terrorists have shown their lack of respect for human life.",
          "She grumbled that young people today have/show no respect for the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling you show when you accept that different customs or cultures are different from your own and behave towards them in a way that would not cause offence:",
        "examples": [
          "She teaches the students to have respect for different races and appreciate the diversity of other cultures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "polite formal greetings:",
        "examples": [
          "convey your respects to Please convey my respects to your parents.",
          "give your respects to Please give my respects to Mr Taylor when you see him.",
          "If you see Mrs Morris at the event, do convey my respects.",
          "I know my mother would want me to convey her respects.",
          "Klara asked me to give her respects to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular feature or detail:",
        "examples": [
          "This proposal differs from the last one in many important respects/one important respect.",
          "In most respects, the new film is better than the original."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or show admiration for someone or something that you believe has good ideas or qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "I deeply respect David for what he has achieved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be proud of your own qualities or achievements:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't respect yourself, how can you expect others to respect you?",
          "I like to think I've raised my daughter to respect herself.",
          "I just knew that if I didn't take a stand and say something, I'd never be able to respect myself.",
          "He has a sense of his own worth - he respects himself.",
          "The whole experience has taught me to respect myself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat something or someone with kindness and care:",
        "examples": [
          "to respect someone's feelings",
          "We should respect the environment and not pollute it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept the importance of someone's rights or customs and to do nothing that would harm them or cause offence:",
        "examples": [
          "The agreement will respect the rights of both nations.",
          "I would appreciate it if you would respect my privacy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that something is right or important and not to attempt to change it or harm it:",
        "examples": [
          "The president pledged to respect the existing frontiers between the two countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that it is important to obey a law or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "I was always taught to respect the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do what someone has asked to have done:",
        "examples": [
          "respect someone's last wishes His children respected his last wishes and held a simple funeral for him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "admiration for someone or something that you believe has good ideas or qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "I believe people had more respect for teachers back then."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the polite attitude shown toward someone or something that you consider important:",
        "examples": [
          "Some drivers don’t have any respect for other motorists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Respects are polite expressions of greeting or sympathy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] Give my respects to your parents.",
          "[ pl ] We stopped by the funeral home to pay our respects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular feature or detail:",
        "examples": [
          "In some respects, I had to admit, I had behaved foolishly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admire an ability or good quality, or to admire someone for the ability or qualities that person has:",
        "examples": [
          "While I respected his deep knowledge of American history, he wasn’t a very effective teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in connection with something:",
        "examples": [
          "Legislation will be introduced in respect of the proposals in the Finance Bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in order to pay for something:",
        "examples": [
          "I have arranged a bank transfer in respect of your invoice for January."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "respectability": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being considered socially acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "an attempt to gain international respectability",
          "The company operates out of modern offices to create an air of respectability."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "respectable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "considered to be socially acceptable because of your good character, appearance, or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "a respectable young woman from a good family",
          "This part of the city has become quite respectable in the last ten years.",
          "I wore my boring, respectable suit to the interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A respectable amount or quality is large enough or of a good enough standard to be acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "She earns a respectable salary.",
          "The final score was a respectable 2–1."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "socially acceptable because of having a good character or appearance or behaving in a way that is approved of:",
        "examples": [
          "It was hard to find a clean shirt that looked respectable enough to be seen in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Respectable also means large enough or good enough to be acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "a respectable income",
          "Her school has a respectable basketball program."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "respected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "admired by many people for your qualities or achievements:",
        "examples": [
          "a highly respected figure/politician/doctor",
          "the country's most respected daily newspaper",
          "He is very well respected in the business world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "respectful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing admiration for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"We're so pleased to meet you at last,\" he said in a respectful tone of voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing politeness or honour to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a respectful two-minute silence as we remembered the soldiers who had died in the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that something is important and not to try to change it or cause offence:",
        "examples": [
          "He taught his children to be respectful of other cultures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "respectfully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows you want to be polite or honour someone:",
        "examples": [
          "When she was asked if she had any ambition to become prime minister, she respectfully (= politely) declined to answer the question.",
          "As the body was carried through the crowd, people drew back respectfully (= to show their respect)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows you admire someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience clapped respectfully as she stood up to speak."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "respecting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or show admiration for someone or something that you believe has good ideas or qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "I deeply respect David for what he has achieved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be proud of your own qualities or achievements:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't respect yourself, how can you expect others to respect you?",
          "I like to think I've raised my daughter to respect herself.",
          "I just knew that if I didn't take a stand and say something, I'd never be able to respect myself.",
          "He has a sense of his own worth - he respects himself.",
          "The whole experience has taught me to respect myself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat something or someone with kindness and care:",
        "examples": [
          "to respect someone's feelings",
          "We should respect the environment and not pollute it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept the importance of someone's rights or customs and to do nothing that would harm them or cause offence:",
        "examples": [
          "The agreement will respect the rights of both nations.",
          "I would appreciate it if you would respect my privacy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that something is right or important and not to attempt to change it or harm it:",
        "examples": [
          "The president pledged to respect the existing frontiers between the two countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that it is important to obey a law or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "I was always taught to respect the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do what someone has asked to have done:",
        "examples": [
          "respect someone's last wishes His children respected his last wishes and held a simple funeral for him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "respective": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating or belonging to each of the separate people or things you have just mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone would go into the hall for assembly and then afterwards we'd go to our respective classes.",
          "Clinton and Zedillo ordered their respective Cabinets to devise a common counter-drug strategy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "respects": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "admiration felt or shown for someone or something that you believe has good ideas or qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "I have great/the greatest respect for his ideas, although I don't agree with them.",
          "She is a formidable figure who commands a great deal of respect (= who is greatly admired by others).",
          "New teachers have to earn/gain the respect of their students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "politeness, honour, and care shown towards someone or something that is considered important:",
        "examples": [
          "You really should treat your parents with more respect.",
          "She has no respect for other people's property (= she does not treat it carefully)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling that something is right or important and you should not attempt to change it or harm it:",
        "examples": [
          "In their senseless killing of innocent people, the terrorists have shown their lack of respect for human life.",
          "She grumbled that young people today have/show no respect for the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling you show when you accept that different customs or cultures are different from your own and behave towards them in a way that would not cause offence:",
        "examples": [
          "She teaches the students to have respect for different races and appreciate the diversity of other cultures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "polite formal greetings:",
        "examples": [
          "convey your respects to Please convey my respects to your parents.",
          "give your respects to Please give my respects to Mr Taylor when you see him.",
          "If you see Mrs Morris at the event, do convey my respects.",
          "I know my mother would want me to convey her respects.",
          "Klara asked me to give her respects to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular feature or detail:",
        "examples": [
          "This proposal differs from the last one in many important respects/one important respect.",
          "In most respects, the new film is better than the original."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or show admiration for someone or something that you believe has good ideas or qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "I deeply respect David for what he has achieved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be proud of your own qualities or achievements:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't respect yourself, how can you expect others to respect you?",
          "I like to think I've raised my daughter to respect herself.",
          "I just knew that if I didn't take a stand and say something, I'd never be able to respect myself.",
          "He has a sense of his own worth - he respects himself.",
          "The whole experience has taught me to respect myself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat something or someone with kindness and care:",
        "examples": [
          "to respect someone's feelings",
          "We should respect the environment and not pollute it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept the importance of someone's rights or customs and to do nothing that would harm them or cause offence:",
        "examples": [
          "The agreement will respect the rights of both nations.",
          "I would appreciate it if you would respect my privacy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that something is right or important and not to attempt to change it or harm it:",
        "examples": [
          "The president pledged to respect the existing frontiers between the two countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that it is important to obey a law or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "I was always taught to respect the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do what someone has asked to have done:",
        "examples": [
          "respect someone's last wishes His children respected his last wishes and held a simple funeral for him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "admiration for someone or something that you believe has good ideas or qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "I believe people had more respect for teachers back then."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the polite attitude shown toward someone or something that you consider important:",
        "examples": [
          "Some drivers don’t have any respect for other motorists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Respects are polite expressions of greeting or sympathy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] Give my respects to your parents.",
          "[ pl ] We stopped by the funeral home to pay our respects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular feature or detail:",
        "examples": [
          "In some respects, I had to admit, I had behaved foolishly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to admire an ability or good quality, or to admire someone for the ability or qualities that person has:",
        "examples": [
          "While I respected his deep knowledge of American history, he wasn’t a very effective teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in connection with something:",
        "examples": [
          "Legislation will be introduced in respect of the proposals in the Finance Bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in order to pay for something:",
        "examples": [
          "I have arranged a bank transfer in respect of your invoice for January."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "respiration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "breathing:",
        "examples": [
          "Her respiration was slow and difficult.",
          "The diaphragm is the principal muscle of respiration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "changes that allow gas exchange within cells",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of breathing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "respirator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "artificial breathing equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors put the patient on a respirator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device worn over the mouth and nose to prevent harmful substances from being breathed in:",
        "examples": [
          "The firefighters wore respirators to help them breathe in the smoke-filled house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that forces air into a person’s lungs when the person cannot breathe independently and needs help to breathe:",
        "examples": [
          "Miya was hooked up to a respirator at University Hospital."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "respiratory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to breathing:",
        "examples": [
          "Smoking can cause respiratory diseases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to breathing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "respite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "We worked for hours without respite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a useful delay before something unpleasant happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Their teacher was away, so they had a day's respite before their essays were due."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually sing ] The center provides a respite for teens in trouble."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "respond": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] To every question, he responded \"I don't know.\"",
          "I asked her what the time was, but she didn't respond.",
          "He responded by marching off and slamming the door behind him.",
          "How did she respond to the news?",
          "[ + that ] When the tax office wrote to me demanding unpaid income tax, I responded that I had been working abroad since 1998.",
          "The police respond to emergencies (= arrive and are ready to deal with emergencies) in just a few minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If diseases or patients respond to treatment, the treatment begins to cure them:",
        "examples": [
          "It remains to be seen whether the cancer will respond to treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "I want to respond to something that Norman said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a disease responds to treatment, the harmful effects of the disease begin to lessen.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been done or has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "respond to sth Aid must double to respond to natural disasters.",
          "respond by doing sth In focussing on carbon reduction, many companies respond by attempting relatively simple fixes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or write something as a reaction to something that has been said or written, for example, a letter:",
        "examples": [
          "respond to sth I will need to respond to his email today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "responded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] To every question, he responded \"I don't know.\"",
          "I asked her what the time was, but she didn't respond.",
          "He responded by marching off and slamming the door behind him.",
          "How did she respond to the news?",
          "[ + that ] When the tax office wrote to me demanding unpaid income tax, I responded that I had been working abroad since 1998.",
          "The police respond to emergencies (= arrive and are ready to deal with emergencies) in just a few minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If diseases or patients respond to treatment, the treatment begins to cure them:",
        "examples": [
          "It remains to be seen whether the cancer will respond to treatment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "responders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not answer a request for information:",
        "examples": [
          "Sixty of the people we surveyed were non-responders.",
          "We sent out a reminder to all the non-responders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ill person who does not begin to get better when they are given treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a nonresponder to aspirin.",
          "If the patient is a non-responder, the therapy should be stopped."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "responding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] To every question, he responded \"I don't know.\"",
          "I asked her what the time was, but she didn't respond.",
          "He responded by marching off and slamming the door behind him.",
          "How did she respond to the news?",
          "[ + that ] When the tax office wrote to me demanding unpaid income tax, I responded that I had been working abroad since 1998.",
          "The police respond to emergencies (= arrive and are ready to deal with emergencies) in just a few minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If diseases or patients respond to treatment, the treatment begins to cure them:",
        "examples": [
          "It remains to be seen whether the cancer will respond to treatment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "responds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] To every question, he responded \"I don't know.\"",
          "I asked her what the time was, but she didn't respond.",
          "He responded by marching off and slamming the door behind him.",
          "How did she respond to the news?",
          "[ + that ] When the tax office wrote to me demanding unpaid income tax, I responded that I had been working abroad since 1998.",
          "The police respond to emergencies (= arrive and are ready to deal with emergencies) in just a few minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If diseases or patients respond to treatment, the treatment begins to cure them:",
        "examples": [
          "It remains to be seen whether the cancer will respond to treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done:",
        "examples": [
          "I want to respond to something that Norman said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a disease responds to treatment, the harmful effects of the disease begin to lessen.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been done or has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "respond to sth Aid must double to respond to natural disasters.",
          "respond by doing sth In focussing on carbon reduction, many companies respond by attempting relatively simple fixes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or write something as a reaction to something that has been said or written, for example, a letter:",
        "examples": [
          "respond to sth I will need to respond to his email today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "response": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an answer or reaction:",
        "examples": [
          "Responses to our advertisement have been disappointing.",
          "Her proposals met with an enthusiastic response.",
          "I looked in her face for some response, but she just stared at me blankly.",
          "Management have granted a ten percent pay rise in response to union pressure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the parts sung or said, in some religious ceremonies, by the people in answer to the parts said or sung by the priest",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something said or done as a reaction to something that has been said or done; an answer or reaction:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She’s applied for admission and is still waiting for a response from the school.",
          "The law was passed by the town council in response to (= as a result of) complaints from residents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A response is also a reaction of an organism to a change in its environment.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an answer to a question, letter, email, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "response to sth Consumers get no response to telephone inquiries for help.",
          "I am writing in response to your email.",
          "a written response"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reaction to something that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke in response to the news that the business had failed.",
          "response from sb The recent Shanghai sell-off prompted virtually no response from more established markets.",
          "a mixed/positive response"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "responses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an answer or reaction:",
        "examples": [
          "Responses to our advertisement have been disappointing.",
          "Her proposals met with an enthusiastic response.",
          "I looked in her face for some response, but she just stared at me blankly.",
          "Management have granted a ten percent pay rise in response to union pressure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the parts sung or said, in some religious ceremonies, by the people in answer to the parts said or sung by the priest",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something said or done as a reaction to something that has been said or done; an answer or reaction:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She’s applied for admission and is still waiting for a response from the school.",
          "The law was passed by the town council in response to (= as a result of) complaints from residents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A response is also a reaction of an organism to a change in its environment.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an answer to a question, letter, email, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "response to sth Consumers get no response to telephone inquiries for help.",
          "I am writing in response to your email.",
          "a written response"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reaction to something that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke in response to the news that the business had failed.",
          "response from sb The recent Shanghai sell-off prompted virtually no response from more established markets.",
          "a mixed/positive response"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "responsibilities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that it is your job or duty to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's her responsibility to ensure the project finishes on time.",
          "She takes her responsibilities as a nurse very seriously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a position of authority over someone and to have a duty to make certain that particular things are done:",
        "examples": [
          "Who has responsibility here?",
          "Jenny, you have responsibility for collecting up the books after the class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a duty to work for or help someone who is in a position of authority over you:",
        "examples": [
          "The company says it cannot cut its prices any more because it has a responsibility to its shareholders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "blame for something that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "Terrorists have claimed responsibility for (= stated that they caused) yesterday's bomb attack.",
          "The minister took/accepted full responsibility for (= admitted that he was to blame for) the disaster and resigned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good judgment and the ability to act correctly and make decisions on your own:",
        "examples": [
          "He has no sense of responsibility.",
          "The job carries a lot of responsibility (= it involves making important decisions)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a duty to take care of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] With this promotion, Jorge’s responsibilities will be increased.",
          "[ U ] Parents must assume responsibility for their children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cause of a particular action or situation, esp. a harmful or unpleasant one:",
        "examples": [
          "The oil company has denied responsibility for the leak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that it is your job or duty to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "responsibility to do sth As a board member, I have a responsibility to ask questions.",
          "responsibility towards sb We have a special responsibility towards our employees.",
          "responsibility for sth She will now assume responsibility for the Logistics Division.",
          "take/delegate/share responsibility"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "blame for something that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "responsibility for sth I accept responsibility for the problems.",
          "The company denies responsibility for the disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the things you are in charge of in your job:",
        "examples": [
          "Those who survive redundancy may feel compelled to take on increasing responsibilities.",
          "Employees' increased responsibilities are not always recognized."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "responsibility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that it is your job or duty to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's her responsibility to ensure the project finishes on time.",
          "She takes her responsibilities as a nurse very seriously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a position of authority over someone and to have a duty to make certain that particular things are done:",
        "examples": [
          "Who has responsibility here?",
          "Jenny, you have responsibility for collecting up the books after the class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a duty to work for or help someone who is in a position of authority over you:",
        "examples": [
          "The company says it cannot cut its prices any more because it has a responsibility to its shareholders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "blame for something that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "Terrorists have claimed responsibility for (= stated that they caused) yesterday's bomb attack.",
          "The minister took/accepted full responsibility for (= admitted that he was to blame for) the disaster and resigned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good judgment and the ability to act correctly and make decisions on your own:",
        "examples": [
          "He has no sense of responsibility.",
          "The job carries a lot of responsibility (= it involves making important decisions)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a duty to take care of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] With this promotion, Jorge’s responsibilities will be increased.",
          "[ U ] Parents must assume responsibility for their children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cause of a particular action or situation, esp. a harmful or unpleasant one:",
        "examples": [
          "The oil company has denied responsibility for the leak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that it is your job or duty to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "responsibility to do sth As a board member, I have a responsibility to ask questions.",
          "responsibility towards sb We have a special responsibility towards our employees.",
          "responsibility for sth She will now assume responsibility for the Logistics Division.",
          "take/delegate/share responsibility"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "blame for something that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "responsibility for sth I accept responsibility for the problems.",
          "The company denies responsibility for the disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the things you are in charge of in your job:",
        "examples": [
          "Those who survive redundancy may feel compelled to take on increasing responsibilities.",
          "Employees' increased responsibilities are not always recognized."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "responsible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have control and authority over something or someone and the duty of taking care of it, him, or her:",
        "examples": [
          "Paul is directly responsible for the efficient running of the office.",
          "Her department is responsible for overseeing the councils."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be controlled by someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "In Australia, the prime minister and the Cabinet are responsible to the House of Representatives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the person who caused something to happen, especially something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Who is responsible for this terrible mess?",
          "Last month's bad weather was responsible for the crop failure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to blame someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He held me personally responsible whenever anything went wrong in the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in control of yourself so that you can fairly be blamed for your bad actions:",
        "examples": [
          "The defendant was depressed and therefore not fully responsible for her own actions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having good judgment and the ability to act correctly and make decisions on your own:",
        "examples": [
          "a hard-working and responsible employee",
          "Let's stay calm and try to behave like responsible adults.",
          "Many big companies are now becoming more responsible about the way they operate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A responsible job or position involves making important decisions or doing important things.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the duty of taking care of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The government’s Energy Regulatory Board is responsible for nuclear safety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A responsible job/position is an important one involving control and authority over something.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the cause of a particular action or situation, esp. a harmful or unpleasant one:",
        "examples": [
          "We are not responsible for things getting lost in the mail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having good judgment and the ability to act correctly and make decisions on your own:",
        "examples": [
          "We want to be responsible citizens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something, for example, a job, where you are able to act and make decisions on your own:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a responsible job for which I've been well rewarded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have control and authority over someone or something and the duty to take care of them:",
        "examples": [
          "He is responsible for the council's waste management department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something happen, especially something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "She was responsible for causing the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be controlled by someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Only our elected representatives, responsible to us, can make these big decisions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to blame someone or something for something bad that happened:",
        "examples": [
          "He was held responsible for the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to be fairly blamed for bad things that you do or mistakes that you make:",
        "examples": [
          "Although he was ill at the time, he was still responsible for his actions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "responsibly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows that you have good judgment and the ability to act correctly and make decisions on your own:",
        "examples": [
          "When he saw the crash, the young boy acted very responsibly and called the police.",
          "He tried to manage his land responsibly, with an emphasis on conservation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with good judgment and the ability to act correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "Parties are permitted, so long as everyone behaves responsibly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "responsive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "saying or doing something as a reaction to something or someone, especially in a quick or positive way:",
        "examples": [
          "a responsive engine",
          "a responsive audience",
          "She wasn't responsive to questioning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be improved or cured by a treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "The disease has proved responsive to the new treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quick to act, esp. to meet the needs of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He had promised a government responsive to the people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "reacting quickly and well to something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "responsive to sth The most effective IT function is one that is responsive to the needs of the business it serves.",
          "The management offer an efficient and responsive service to local companies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restart": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to start something again:",
        "examples": [
          "Our car stalled and wouldn't restart.",
          "Please restart your computer to complete installation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something is started again:",
        "examples": [
          "The screen takes a moment to settle down after a restart.",
          "Jones, one of the original team members, was asked to lead the restart of the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin or start something again after it has stopped for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Sometimes the computer wouldn't restart at all.",
          "[ T ] He offered to restart the talks which broke down last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start again or start something again:",
        "examples": [
          "Shell outlined plans to restart production within six months.",
          "restart negotiations/talks.",
          "You should restart your computer.",
          "He will have to accept a massive wage cut to restart his career with them.",
          "Some of the North American assembly plants could restart on Saturday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restarting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start something again:",
        "examples": [
          "Our car stalled and wouldn't restart.",
          "Please restart your computer to complete installation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restarts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to start something again:",
        "examples": [
          "Our car stalled and wouldn't restart.",
          "Please restart your computer to complete installation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something is started again:",
        "examples": [
          "The screen takes a moment to settle down after a restart.",
          "Jones, one of the original team members, was asked to lead the restart of the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin or start something again after it has stopped for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Sometimes the computer wouldn't restart at all.",
          "[ T ] He offered to restart the talks which broke down last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start again or start something again:",
        "examples": [
          "Shell outlined plans to restart production within six months.",
          "restart negotiations/talks.",
          "You should restart your computer.",
          "He will have to accept a massive wage cut to restart his career with them.",
          "Some of the North American assembly plants could restart on Saturday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say something again or in a different way:",
        "examples": [
          "He restated his belief that the sanctions need more time to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company restates its results, it calculates them again and announces a new amount for its profits, sales, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The company will have to restate earnings , converting reported profits to losses.",
          "The automaker has restated results seven times in the past two years.",
          "They were later forced to restate millions in revenues."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restaurant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where meals are prepared and served to customers:",
        "examples": [
          "We went to a little Italian restaurant and shared a pizza.",
          "Does the hotel have a restaurant?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place of business where people can choose a meal to be prepared and served to them at a table, and for which they pay, usually after eating:",
        "examples": [
          "a Chinese/Italian/Mexican restaurant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where meals are prepared and served to paying customers:",
        "examples": [
          "She has no experience of running a restaurant.",
          "the restaurant business/industry",
          "a restaurant chain",
          "a restaurant owner/manager"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restaurants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where meals are prepared and served to customers:",
        "examples": [
          "We went to a little Italian restaurant and shared a pizza.",
          "Does the hotel have a restaurant?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place of business where people can choose a meal to be prepared and served to them at a table, and for which they pay, usually after eating:",
        "examples": [
          "a Chinese/Italian/Mexican restaurant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where meals are prepared and served to paying customers:",
        "examples": [
          "She has no experience of running a restaurant.",
          "the restaurant business/industry",
          "a restaurant chain",
          "a restaurant owner/manager"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rested": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "healthy and active after a period spent relaxing:",
        "examples": [
          "I came back from my trip to California feeling rested and rejuvenated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that produces a feeling of being calm and relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "I love the restful sound of the wind in the trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing a feeling of calmness:",
        "examples": [
          "The island was quiet and restful and so beautiful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause someone or something to) stop doing a particular activity or stop being active for a period of time in order to relax and get back your strength:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor told him that he should rest for a few days.",
          "He looked away from the computer screen to rest his eyes.",
          "She promised that she would not rest (= would not stop looking) until the murderer of her son was caught and imprisoned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be an actor who does not have any work:",
        "examples": [
          "Over 90 percent of professional actors are resting at any given time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said by lawyers in a law court when they have finished the explanation of their case",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lie or lean on something, or to put something on something else so that its weight is supported:",
        "examples": [
          "She rested her head on my shoulder.",
          "The bicycle was resting against the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remain in a particular state or place:",
        "examples": [
          "We cannot allow the matter to rest here (= to remain as it is)- further action has to be taken."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restitution": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the return of objects that were stolen or lost:",
        "examples": [
          "They are demanding the restitution of ancient treasures that were removed from the country in the 16th century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "payment made for damage or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "The chemical company promised to make full restitution to the victims for the injury to their health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "payment for damage or loss of property, or the return of items stolen or lost:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has agreed to make restitution of $44,930 and to pay an equal fine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "payment made for damage or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "demand/pay/seek restitution She was also ordered to pay restitution.",
          "make restitution to sb for sth The insurance company has a responsibility to make full restitution to the policyholders for their loss.",
          "They must pay more than $320,000 in restitution to certain customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the return of objects that have been stolen or lost:",
        "examples": [
          "They are demanding the restitution of the stolen paintings to the museum."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unwilling or unable to stay still or to be quiet and calm, because you are worried or bored:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a restless type - he never stays in one country for long.",
          "She spent a restless night (= she did not sleep well), tossing and turning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving because you are unable to relax, esp. because you are worried or bored, or (of an activity) having a lot of movement as a characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "He dozed off to a restless sleep.",
          "The audience began to get restless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Restless can also mean not satisfied with your situation and wanting a change:",
        "examples": [
          "The opposition parties provide no clear alternative for restless voters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restlessness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being unwilling or unable to stay still or to be quiet and calm, because you are worried or bored:",
        "examples": [
          "Side effects can include restlessness and irritability.",
          "There was a growing restlessness with the existing leadership."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fill something such as a cupboard or shelves with food or goods again:",
        "examples": [
          "The storage jars have a transparent base so you can see what's in them and at what point you need to restock.",
          "A man was restocking the vending machine in the hotel foyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to replace goods that have been sold or used with a new supply of them:",
        "examples": [
          "As soon as a gap appears a stacker appears from the storeroom to restock.",
          "restock supplies",
          "The supermarket monitors what it sells prior to Christmas to restock shelves immediately afterward."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restocked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fill something such as a cupboard or shelves with food or goods again:",
        "examples": [
          "The storage jars have a transparent base so you can see what's in them and at what point you need to restock.",
          "A man was restocking the vending machine in the hotel foyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to replace goods that have been sold or used with a new supply of them:",
        "examples": [
          "As soon as a gap appears a stacker appears from the storeroom to restock.",
          "restock supplies",
          "The supermarket monitors what it sells prior to Christmas to restock shelves immediately afterward."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restoration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of returning something to its earlier good condition or position, or to its owner:",
        "examples": [
          "The first task following the disaster was the restoration of clean water supplies.",
          "Restoration work on the Sistine Chapel ceiling is now complete.",
          "A large majority of the population is demanding the restoration of the former government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the event in British history when Charles II was made king in 1660 after a period in which there was no king or queen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or from the Restoration:",
        "examples": [
          "Restoration comedy/architecture/art"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or the process of returning something to its original condition, or to a state similar to its original condition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She is in charge of the restoration of paintings in the collection.",
          "[ C ] Elise has worked on a number of 19th-century building restorations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of returning something to its earlier good condition or position:",
        "examples": [
          "a restoration plan/program/project",
          "Workers have started restoration work on the two fountains.",
          "Pensioner groups have campaigned for the restoration of the link between basic pension and earnings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restorative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that makes you feel better or more energetic if you are feeling tired or ill:",
        "examples": [
          "After a hard day at the office, a hot bath is a welcome restorative."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel better or more energetic if you are feeling tired or ill:",
        "examples": [
          "Ginseng is used as a restorative and preventive remedy.",
          "He's a great believer in the restorative power of long walks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to return something or someone to an earlier good condition or position:",
        "examples": [
          "The badly neglected paintings have all been carefully restored.",
          "After a week in bed, she was fully restored to health (= she felt healthy again).",
          "The former leader was today restored to power in the first free elections for 20 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you restore a quality or ability that someone has not had for a long time, you make it possible for them to have that quality or ability again:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors have restored his sight.",
          "The government is trying to restore public confidence in its management of the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring back into use something that has been absent for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people are in favour of restoring capital punishment for murderers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something that has been lost or stolen back to the person it belongs to:",
        "examples": [
          "The painting was restored to its rightful owner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return something or someone to an earlier condition or position, or to bring something back into existence:",
        "examples": [
          "Power company crews were working yesterday to restore electrical service to homes in the area.",
          "Surgeons restored the sight in her right eye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return something to an earlier good condition or position:",
        "examples": [
          "The big unions want the historic link between basic state pensions and average earnings restored.",
          "restore sth to sth If you take totally abandoned land, you could restore it to profitability after about three years.",
          "The company was restored to financial health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible for someone to have a quality or ability again that they have not had for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "restore confidence/faith The move by the US Federal Reserve this week to cut interest rates has restored a lot of public confidence.",
          "The firm is battling to restore its reputation after the scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something that has been lost or taken, or money that is owed, back to the person it belongs to:",
        "examples": [
          "The painting was restored to its rightful owner.",
          "The banks have restored the company's finances by deferring repayment of £588m of loans and interest.",
          "If the economy picks up, he expects to restore funding to road projects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring back into use something that has been absent for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to restore competition to the operating-system and browser markets.",
          "restore growth/profitability"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return something or someone to an earlier good condition or position:",
        "examples": [
          "The badly neglected paintings have all been carefully restored.",
          "After a week in bed, she was fully restored to health (= she felt healthy again).",
          "The former leader was today restored to power in the first free elections for 20 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you restore a quality or ability that someone has not had for a long time, you make it possible for them to have that quality or ability again:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors have restored his sight.",
          "The government is trying to restore public confidence in its management of the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring back into use something that has been absent for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people are in favour of restoring capital punishment for murderers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something that has been lost or stolen back to the person it belongs to:",
        "examples": [
          "The painting was restored to its rightful owner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restores": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to return something or someone to an earlier good condition or position:",
        "examples": [
          "The badly neglected paintings have all been carefully restored.",
          "After a week in bed, she was fully restored to health (= she felt healthy again).",
          "The former leader was today restored to power in the first free elections for 20 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you restore a quality or ability that someone has not had for a long time, you make it possible for them to have that quality or ability again:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors have restored his sight.",
          "The government is trying to restore public confidence in its management of the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring back into use something that has been absent for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people are in favour of restoring capital punishment for murderers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something that has been lost or stolen back to the person it belongs to:",
        "examples": [
          "The painting was restored to its rightful owner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return something or someone to an earlier condition or position, or to bring something back into existence:",
        "examples": [
          "Power company crews were working yesterday to restore electrical service to homes in the area.",
          "Surgeons restored the sight in her right eye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return something to an earlier good condition or position:",
        "examples": [
          "The big unions want the historic link between basic state pensions and average earnings restored.",
          "restore sth to sth If you take totally abandoned land, you could restore it to profitability after about three years.",
          "The company was restored to financial health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible for someone to have a quality or ability again that they have not had for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "restore confidence/faith The move by the US Federal Reserve this week to cut interest rates has restored a lot of public confidence.",
          "The firm is battling to restore its reputation after the scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something that has been lost or taken, or money that is owed, back to the person it belongs to:",
        "examples": [
          "The painting was restored to its rightful owner.",
          "The banks have restored the company's finances by deferring repayment of £588m of loans and interest.",
          "If the economy picks up, he expects to restore funding to road projects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring back into use something that has been absent for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to restore competition to the operating-system and browser markets.",
          "restore growth/profitability"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restoring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return something or someone to an earlier good condition or position:",
        "examples": [
          "The badly neglected paintings have all been carefully restored.",
          "After a week in bed, she was fully restored to health (= she felt healthy again).",
          "The former leader was today restored to power in the first free elections for 20 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you restore a quality or ability that someone has not had for a long time, you make it possible for them to have that quality or ability again:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors have restored his sight.",
          "The government is trying to restore public confidence in its management of the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring back into use something that has been absent for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people are in favour of restoring capital punishment for murderers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something that has been lost or stolen back to the person it belongs to:",
        "examples": [
          "The painting was restored to its rightful owner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restrain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to control the actions or behaviour of someone by force, especially in order to stop them from doing something, or to limit the growth or force of something:",
        "examples": [
          "When he started fighting, it took four police officers to restrain him.",
          "She was so angry that she could hardly restrain herself.",
          "You should try to restrain your ambitions and be more realistic.",
          "Growth in car ownership could be restrained by increasing taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control the actions or behavior of someone by force, esp. in order to stop that person from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Seamons got into a shouting match and had to be restrained by his teammates.",
          "I could hardly restrain my laughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To restrain is also to limit the growth or force of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Politicians are reluctant to restrain spending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit the growth or force of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy had rebounded a bit but was still being restrained by high oil prices.",
          "Higher interest rates appear to be restraining consumer spending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control someone's actions or behaviour, especially by stopping them from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Economists said consumers are still showing few signs of being restrained by interest rate rises."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restrained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "acting in a calm and controlled way:",
        "examples": [
          "I was expecting him to be furious but he was very restrained."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "a more restrained policy on mortgage lending",
          "The tone of his poetry is restrained and unemotional."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restraining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control the actions or behaviour of someone by force, especially in order to stop them from doing something, or to limit the growth or force of something:",
        "examples": [
          "When he started fighting, it took four police officers to restrain him.",
          "She was so angry that she could hardly restrain herself.",
          "You should try to restrain your ambitions and be more realistic.",
          "Growth in car ownership could be restrained by increasing taxes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restraint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "calm and controlled behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "He showed admirable restraint, and refused to be provoked.",
          "The security forces exercised (= used) great restraint by not responding to hostile attacks and threats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that limits the freedom of someone or something, or that prevents something from growing or increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "government spending restraints",
          "Lack of space is the main restraint on the firm's expansion plans.",
          "During the recession, the government opted for a policy of pay/wage restraint rather than a reduction in public investment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a violent person in a way that prevents them from moving freely:",
        "examples": [
          "The two prisoners were kept under restraint while they were transported between prisons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "determined control over behavior in order to prevent the strong expression of emotion or any violent action:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] You really have to show a lot of restraint to stay out of debt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A restraint is something that limits freedom of movement, action, or growth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Social restraints seem to have become dangerously unrestrictive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rule or an agreement that limits the freedom of a person, organization, or country, or that prevents something from growing or increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "restraints on sth The bill urges the government to impose restraints on imports.",
          "export/import restraints",
          "budget restraints",
          "financial/fiscal/spending restraints"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of preventing something from growing or increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "The oil industry is exercising restraint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal agreement that damages someone's ability to do business:",
        "examples": [
          "Any contract which interferes with the free exercise of his trade or business is a contract in restraint of trade."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restraints": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "calm and controlled behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "He showed admirable restraint, and refused to be provoked.",
          "The security forces exercised (= used) great restraint by not responding to hostile attacks and threats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that limits the freedom of someone or something, or that prevents something from growing or increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "government spending restraints",
          "Lack of space is the main restraint on the firm's expansion plans.",
          "During the recession, the government opted for a policy of pay/wage restraint rather than a reduction in public investment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a violent person in a way that prevents them from moving freely:",
        "examples": [
          "The two prisoners were kept under restraint while they were transported between prisons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "determined control over behavior in order to prevent the strong expression of emotion or any violent action:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] You really have to show a lot of restraint to stay out of debt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A restraint is something that limits freedom of movement, action, or growth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Social restraints seem to have become dangerously unrestrictive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rule or an agreement that limits the freedom of a person, organization, or country, or that prevents something from growing or increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "restraints on sth The bill urges the government to impose restraints on imports.",
          "export/import restraints",
          "budget restraints",
          "financial/fiscal/spending restraints"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of preventing something from growing or increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "The oil industry is exercising restraint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal agreement that damages someone's ability to do business:",
        "examples": [
          "Any contract which interferes with the free exercise of his trade or business is a contract in restraint of trade."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restrict": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to limit the movements or actions of someone, or to limit something and reduce its size or prevent it from increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "measures to restrict the sale of alcohol",
          "The government has restricted freedom of movement into and out of the country.",
          "Having small children really restricts your social life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit someone's actions or movement, or to limit the amount, size, etc., of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has so sharply restricted his fishing that he can barely pay his crew.",
          "The state legislature voted to restrict development in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit something, reduce its size, or prevent it from increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "If they want to restrict access to their pages, privacy controls are available.",
          "restrict the sale/supply/use of sth Georgia is one of 22 states that restrict the sale of raw milk for human consumption.",
          "Other recommendations included restricting the number of retail outlets that can sell tobacco.",
          "restrict sth to sb/sth They restrict these payments to employees who have been with the firm for more than a year.",
          "restrict the right of sb to do sth The Government has recently restricted the right of council tenants to buy their own homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit someone's actions or movements:",
        "examples": [
          "We are restricted from producing more than a certain quantity of air emissions, water effluent, or solid waste.",
          "restrict sb to sth Consumers with successful suits would be restricted to $1.5 million in damages."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restricted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "limited, especially by official rules, laws, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Building in this area of town is restricted.",
          "Membership is restricted to (= it is only for) chief executive officers.",
          "Our view of the stage was restricted (= objects prevented us from seeing the whole stage)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A restricted area is one that you need official permission to enter because the police or the armed forces want to keep it secret, or because it is considered dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "Wellington Barracks is a restricted area and anyone who enters should have identification."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A restricted document is one that you need official permission to read because the government wants to keep it secret.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "limited in amount or range:",
        "examples": [
          "Job opportunities are severely restricted at the moment.",
          "restricted goods/service/supply Engineering work will also mean restricted services between London and the Midlands.",
          "restricted to sb/sth Access to the system is now restricted to authorized staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe shares given to employees or sold to them at a reduced price, which they are then not allowed to sell for a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "The Company grants no restricted stock and has no long-term incentive plan.",
          "restricted shares/stock/securities"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restricting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to limit the movements or actions of someone, or to limit something and reduce its size or prevent it from increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "measures to restrict the sale of alcohol",
          "The government has restricted freedom of movement into and out of the country.",
          "Having small children really restricts your social life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restriction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official limit on something:",
        "examples": [
          "import/export/currency restrictions",
          "speed/parking restrictions",
          "At the turn of the century, Congress imposed/placed a height restriction of 13 storeys on all buildings in Washington.",
          "The president urged other countries to lift the trade restrictions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that limits someone's actions or movement, or limits the amount, size, etc., of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] You can get a discount fare, but some restrictions (= rules about limits) apply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official limit or control on what people or companies are allowed to do, or on what can happen:",
        "examples": [
          "impose/place/put restrictions on sth This practice imposes unneccessary restrictions on employment.",
          "ease/lift/tighten restrictions on sth Chinese officials called on the U.S. to ease restrictions on exporting high-tech goods to China.",
          "advertising/trade restrictions",
          "export/import restrictions",
          "financial/investment restrictions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting a limit or control on something:",
        "examples": [
          "restriction of sth The concentration of retailing could lead to restriction of choice, higher prices, and reduced accessibility."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restrictions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official limit on something:",
        "examples": [
          "import/export/currency restrictions",
          "speed/parking restrictions",
          "At the turn of the century, Congress imposed/placed a height restriction of 13 storeys on all buildings in Washington.",
          "The president urged other countries to lift the trade restrictions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that limits someone's actions or movement, or limits the amount, size, etc., of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] You can get a discount fare, but some restrictions (= rules about limits) apply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official limit or control on what people or companies are allowed to do, or on what can happen:",
        "examples": [
          "impose/place/put restrictions on sth This practice imposes unneccessary restrictions on employment.",
          "ease/lift/tighten restrictions on sth Chinese officials called on the U.S. to ease restrictions on exporting high-tech goods to China.",
          "advertising/trade restrictions",
          "export/import restrictions",
          "financial/investment restrictions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting a limit or control on something:",
        "examples": [
          "restriction of sth The concentration of retailing could lead to restriction of choice, higher prices, and reduced accessibility."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "restroom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room with toilets that is in a public place, for example in a restaurant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room in a public building in which there are toilets",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "restrooms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room with toilets that is in a public place, for example in a restaurant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room in a public building in which there are toilets",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "restructuring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of organizing a company, business, or system in a new way to make it operate more effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "The company underwent restructuring and 1,500 workers lost their jobs.",
          "She announced a restructuring of management last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of organizing a company, business, or system in a new way to make it operate more effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "a major/radical restructuring",
          "corporate/industrial/organizational restructuring"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of arranging to make debt payments in a different way or at a later time than was originally agreed:",
        "examples": [
          "Bankruptcy beckons if the company fails to agree a restructuring of its debts.",
          "Thanks to a financial restructuring and new management, it has returned to profit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rests": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause someone or something to) stop doing a particular activity or stop being active for a period of time in order to relax and get back your strength:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor told him that he should rest for a few days.",
          "He looked away from the computer screen to rest his eyes.",
          "She promised that she would not rest (= would not stop looking) until the murderer of her son was caught and imprisoned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be an actor who does not have any work:",
        "examples": [
          "Over 90 percent of professional actors are resting at any given time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said by lawyers in a law court when they have finished the explanation of their case",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lie or lean on something, or to put something on something else so that its weight is supported:",
        "examples": [
          "She rested her head on my shoulder.",
          "The bicycle was resting against the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remain in a particular state or place:",
        "examples": [
          "We cannot allow the matter to rest here (= to remain as it is)- further action has to be taken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the other things, people, or parts that remain or that have not been mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got two bright students, but the rest are average.",
          "I'll keep a third of the money and the rest is for you.",
          "Do you have anything planned for the rest of the day?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time in which you relax, do not do anything active, or sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "After they had carried the piano up the stairs, they stopped for a rest.",
          "The doctor prescribed some pills and told her to get/have a week's rest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of silence between musical notes, or a symbol that represents this:",
        "examples": [
          "a minim rest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not doing anything active, or not moving:",
        "examples": [
          "Her heartbeat is only 55 at rest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a polite way to say that someone is dead:",
        "examples": [
          "Your father was a very troubled man, but he's at rest now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop, usually in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "The car hit the kerb, rolled over and came to rest in a ditch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that supports the weight of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I used a pile of books as a rest for my telescope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop being active for a period of time in order to relax and get back your strength, or to cause someone or something to stop doing an activity in order to get back strength:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We hiked for five miles and then rested for a while.",
          "[ T ] The coach decided to rest some of the team’s starters tomorrow night.",
          "[ T ] I just need to sit down and rest my legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or stay under the control of a particular person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The final decision rests with the City Council."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lie or lean on something, or to put something on something else so that its weight is supported:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She rested her elbows on the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark in written music that shows when and for how long an instrument should not play",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the other things, people, or parts that are left:",
        "examples": [
          "I want to do something else with the rest of my life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "At rest means not doing anything active or not moving:",
        "examples": [
          "The cat seemed coiled to spring, even when it was at rest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "result": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that happens or exists because of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The road has been widened, but the result is just more traffic.",
          "His broken leg is the direct result of his own carelessness.",
          "I tried to repaint the kitchen walls with disastrous results.",
          "To ensure good/the best results, use Italian tomatoes and fresh basil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Profits have declined as a result of the recent drop in sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good or pleasing effect:",
        "examples": [
          "We've spent a lot of money on advertising and we're beginning to see the results.",
          "She's an excellent coach who knows how to get results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the information you get from something such as a scientific experiment or medical test:",
        "examples": [
          "The results of the opinion poll showed that most women supported this action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mark you receive after you have taken an exam or test:",
        "examples": [
          "I finished my exams yesterday, but I won't know/get the results until August."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the answer to a calculation in mathematics:",
        "examples": [
          "We used different methods of calculation, but we both got the same result."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the score or number of votes, showing the success or failure of the people involved, in a sports competition, election, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "the results of the local elections",
          "UK the football results",
          "We were expecting to win, so a draw was a disappointing result for us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a win in a sports competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The team needs a result to go through to the semifinals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of a company's sales, profit, etc. during a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "financial results Airlines reported significantly better financial results for the first quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen or exist because something else has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "Teachers were not fully prepared for the major changes in the exam system, and chaos resulted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happens or exists because of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor says crime is lower as a result of good police work.",
          "A lot of people survived the crash as a direct result of the excellent training our pilots and flight attendants receive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Results are what you discover after examining something:",
        "examples": [
          "The election results show that the governor is not as popular as she was two years ago.",
          "Results of the medical tests showed no sign of cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of a company's sales, profits, etc. in a particular period, or a report showing this:",
        "examples": [
          "Airlines reported significantly better financial results for the first quarter.",
          "P&O reckons its plans should greatly improve the ferry division's operating results.",
          "first-quarter/half-year/year-end, etc. results The bank reported another strong set of half-year results recently.",
          "latest/preliminary/interim results Investors continued to be nervous ahead of today's interim results.",
          "announce/report results The group has recently announced mixed results.",
          "disappointing/poor/mixed results Two key homebuilders reported disappointing results.",
          "good/strong results",
          "annual/quarterly results"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a successful achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "achieve/get/see results We've spent a lot of money on advertising and are beginning to see the results.",
          "produce/show results The work is well under way and showing positive results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Profits have declined as a result of the recent drop in sales."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resulted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen or exist because something else has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "Teachers were not fully prepared for the major changes in the exam system, and chaos resulted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resulting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "caused by the event or situation that you have just mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "The tape was left near a magnetic source, and the resulting damage was considerable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "results": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of a company's sales, profit, etc. during a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "financial results Airlines reported significantly better financial results for the first quarter.",
          "The company is due to publish its annual results on March 5th.",
          "They reported a rise in arrears in their quarterly results.",
          "They will clarify the situation when they report third-quarter financial results tomorrow.",
          "The prices were reflected in the 2021 financial results."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resume": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If an activity resumes, or if you resume it, it starts again after a pause:",
        "examples": [
          "Normal services will be resumed in the spring.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] He stopped to take a sip of water and then resumed speaking.",
          "The talks are due to resume today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you resume a place or position that you have left for a period of time, you return to it:",
        "examples": [
          "to resume your post/job",
          "Please resume your seats, as the performance will continue in two minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short statement of the important details of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave us a brief résumé of the project so far."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short written description of your education, qualifications, previous jobs, and sometimes also your personal interests, that you send to an employer when you are trying to get a job:",
        "examples": [
          "She sent her résumé to 50 companies, but didn't even get an interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start something again after a pause or period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The director hopes to resume filming next week.",
          "[ I ] Government officials hoped talks will resume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written statement of your educational and work experience:",
        "examples": [
          "He looked at her résumé, asked her a few questions, and then offered her the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an activity resumes, or if you resume it, it starts again after a pause:",
        "examples": [
          "The agreement came on Saturday after talks resumed near the union's Washington headquarters.",
          "Businesses that had been disrupted also resumed normal operations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return to a position which you have left for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "resume your job/post"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short written description of your education, qualifications, and previous jobs which you send to an employer when you are trying to get a job:",
        "examples": [
          "send/submit/write a résumé To apply, please submit a detailed résumé."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resumed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an activity resumes, or if you resume it, it starts again after a pause:",
        "examples": [
          "Normal services will be resumed in the spring.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] He stopped to take a sip of water and then resumed speaking.",
          "The talks are due to resume today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you resume a place or position that you have left for a period of time, you return to it:",
        "examples": [
          "to resume your post/job",
          "Please resume your seats, as the performance will continue in two minutes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resumes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If an activity resumes, or if you resume it, it starts again after a pause:",
        "examples": [
          "Normal services will be resumed in the spring.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] He stopped to take a sip of water and then resumed speaking.",
          "The talks are due to resume today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you resume a place or position that you have left for a period of time, you return to it:",
        "examples": [
          "to resume your post/job",
          "Please resume your seats, as the performance will continue in two minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short statement of the important details of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave us a brief résumé of the project so far."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short written description of your education, qualifications, previous jobs, and sometimes also your personal interests, that you send to an employer when you are trying to get a job:",
        "examples": [
          "She sent her résumé to 50 companies, but didn't even get an interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start something again after a pause or period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The director hopes to resume filming next week.",
          "[ I ] Government officials hoped talks will resume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written statement of your educational and work experience:",
        "examples": [
          "He looked at her résumé, asked her a few questions, and then offered her the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an activity resumes, or if you resume it, it starts again after a pause:",
        "examples": [
          "The agreement came on Saturday after talks resumed near the union's Washington headquarters.",
          "Businesses that had been disrupted also resumed normal operations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return to a position which you have left for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "resume your job/post"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short written description of your education, qualifications, and previous jobs which you send to an employer when you are trying to get a job:",
        "examples": [
          "send/submit/write a résumé To apply, please submit a detailed résumé."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resurfaced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a new surface on a road:",
        "examples": [
          "Drivers will experience delays while stretches of the road are being resurfaced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise to the surface of the water again:",
        "examples": [
          "When the divers did not resurface after an hour, three crew members dived down to look for them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear again after being lost, stolen, or absent:",
        "examples": [
          "Please contact me if any of the stolen paintings resurface.",
          "Jill resurfaced last week, after spending the past few months doing research in the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a memory resurfaces, you remember it again after you had forgotten about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Memories of his childhood resurfaced when he saw the photographs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resurfaces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put a new surface on a road:",
        "examples": [
          "Drivers will experience delays while stretches of the road are being resurfaced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise to the surface of the water again:",
        "examples": [
          "When the divers did not resurface after an hour, three crew members dived down to look for them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear again after being lost, stolen, or absent:",
        "examples": [
          "Please contact me if any of the stolen paintings resurface.",
          "Jill resurfaced last week, after spending the past few months doing research in the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a memory resurfaces, you remember it again after you had forgotten about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Memories of his childhood resurfaced when he saw the photographs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a new surface on a road:",
        "examples": [
          "Expect delays while they resurface the highway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear again after not being seen or heard:",
        "examples": [
          "The tax issue is likely to resurface next year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resurrect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bring someone back to life:",
        "examples": [
          "Almost all Christians believe that Jesus was resurrected from the dead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring back something into use or existence that had disappeared or ended:",
        "examples": [
          "Several members of the party have resurrected the idea of constitutional change.",
          "She has been busily trying to resurrect her Hollywood career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring someone back to life, or bring something back into use or existence after it disappeared:",
        "examples": [
          "Buckley enjoys resurrecting some of the more obscure words of the English language."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resurrected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring someone back to life:",
        "examples": [
          "Almost all Christians believe that Jesus was resurrected from the dead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring back something into use or existence that had disappeared or ended:",
        "examples": [
          "Several members of the party have resurrected the idea of constitutional change.",
          "She has been busily trying to resurrect her Hollywood career."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resurrection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of bringing something that had disappeared or ended back into use or existence",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the Christian religion, the Resurrection is Jesus Christ's return to life on the third day after his death, or the return of all people to life at the end of the world.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or fact of bringing someone back to life, or bringing something back into use or existence:",
        "examples": [
          "the resurrection of his political career"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the Christian religion, the Resurrection is Jesus Christ’s return to life after his death.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "resuscitate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bring someone or something back to life or wake someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her heart had stopped, but the doctors successfully resuscitated her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring someone who is dying back to life, wake someone who is unconscious, or bring something back into use or existence:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] You should learn how to resuscitate a person whose breathing has stopped.",
          "[ T ] He led the effort to resuscitate the local newspaper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resuscitated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring someone or something back to life or wake someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her heart had stopped, but the doctors successfully resuscitated her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "resuscitation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of bringing someone or something back to life or waking them:",
        "examples": [
          "The patient suffered a cardiac arrest and died, despite an attempt at resuscitation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a return to success after a difficult period, especially in business:",
        "examples": [
          "The prime minister said that small businesses would play a full part in the resuscitation of the economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of selling goods to the public, usually in shops:",
        "examples": [
          "The job is open to applicants with over two years' experience in retail.",
          "The clothing company has six retail outlets (= shops) in Perth.",
          "$13 off the manufacturer's recommended retail price"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell goods to the public in shops, on the internet, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The company makes and retails moderately priced sportswear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be sold at a particular price:",
        "examples": [
          "This laptop retails at £850."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sold in shops, on the internet, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It's much cheaper to buy wholesale than retail.",
          "The restaurant had very good ice cream - it was even sold retail for a while."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of selling goods to the public, usually in small amounts, for their own use",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell goods to the public, usually in small amounts, for their own use:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Country Miss makes and retails sportswear.",
          "[ I ] The software retails for $69."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of selling goods to the public in stores, on the internet, etc., rather than selling to stores, other businesses, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She has worked in retail her entire adult life.",
          "Organic food is one of the largest growth areas in food in the UK in retail.",
          "Food retail is extremely competitive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a store or group of stores that sells goods to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "They operate the largest toy retail chain in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business activity of selling goods through stores to the public, or the companies involved in this:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is now the UK's eighth-largest motor insurer in the retail market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys goods, rather than a store or other business:",
        "examples": [
          "Both companies are trying to attract retail customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with the activity of selling goods to the public, rather than selling to stores, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "retail demand/operations/profits",
          "The company needs to focus on its core retail business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell goods to the public in stores, on the internet, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a proven record in retailing clothes and shoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be sold at a particular price:",
        "examples": [
          "The parts cost $3 to $5 per watch, while the finished products retailed for $150 to $200."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is sold retail, it is sold to the public in stores, on the internet, etc., rather than to stores, other businesses, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "buy/sell retail It's much cheaper to buy wholesale than retail."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retailers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, shop, or business that sells goods to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "a big electronics retailer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that sells goods to the public in stores and on the internet, rather than to stores, other businesses, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Manufacturers and retailers are responding to growing consumer demand.",
          "a big/large/major retailer",
          "discount/local/online retailer You can find the radio tuners at big electronics chains and local retailers.",
          "a clothing/electrical/food retailer",
          "a high-street/independent retailer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who owns or manages a store or website that sells goods to the public:",
        "examples": [
          "If a retailer wants to sell lots of a product then it is positioned on shelves at average eye level."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to keep or continue to have something:",
        "examples": [
          "She has lost her battle to retain control of the company.",
          "He managed to retain his dignity throughout the performance.",
          "She succeeded in retaining her lead in the second half of the race.",
          "I have a good memory and am able to retain (= remember) facts easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a substance retains something, such as heat or water, it continues to hold or contain it:",
        "examples": [
          "The sea retains the sun's warmth longer than the land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get the services of a lawyer by paying them before you need them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep or continue to have something:",
        "examples": [
          "Francis retained control of the company.",
          "His capacity to retain (= remember) facts was as keen as ever, but he had trouble remembering people’s names."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep or continue to have something, especially a position or money, or control of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Salespeople have developed novel ways to use the Web to reach or retain customers.",
          "You retain the right to take legal action if you do not accept his decision.",
          "retain control/ownership/possession The group will retain control of the business.",
          "retain a stake/an interest The family retains a minority stake in the company.",
          "retain your job/post Atkinson retained his post in the enlarged banking group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to employ people in a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "retain staff/talent/employees We will retain all of the employees currently employed at the plant.",
          "Companies will achieve a competitive advantage by attracting and retaining the best talent.",
          "Recruiting and retaining good staff will be among his top priorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to employ a lawyer, consultant (= someone paid to give expert advice or training), etc. by paying them before you need them:",
        "examples": [
          "The contractor had failed to disclose that he had retained an outside lobbyist.",
          "Smith had retained a lawyer and filed a complaint with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.",
          "retain sb as sth Van Hellemond resigned, though the NHL has retained him as a consultant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a record, document, etc. that might be needed in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The office must retain all e-mails pertaining to audits for at least 11 years.",
          "He said he protected himself by retaining all the records on the project.",
          "Please retain your receipt for future reference."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep or continue to have something:",
        "examples": [
          "She has lost her battle to retain control of the company.",
          "He managed to retain his dignity throughout the performance.",
          "She succeeded in retaining her lead in the second half of the race.",
          "I have a good memory and am able to retain (= remember) facts easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a substance retains something, such as heat or water, it continues to hold or contain it:",
        "examples": [
          "The sea retains the sun's warmth longer than the land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get the services of a lawyer by paying them before you need them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "retainer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you pay to someone so as to be sure that that person can work for you when you need them to:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor was paid a retainer by the football club.",
          "on a retainer Instead of keeping a solicitor on a retainer, he has found a practice that only charges him £2 each time he needs to send a late payment letter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that keeps a person’s teeth straight after their braces (= a set of connected wires that is attached to a person's teeth in order to make them straight) have been removed:",
        "examples": [
          "She has to wear a retainer at night.",
          "The patient is often advised to wear a retainer, otherwise the teeth can start to drift back to their original position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a servant who has usually been with the same family for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "old retainer He lives with a faithful old retainer in three rooms of the enormous house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you pay to someone in advance so that the person will work for you when needed:",
        "examples": [
          "He was on a $150,000 retainer from Lloyd's of London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A retainer is also a device that holds something in place.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A retainer that you wear in your mouth helps to straighten your teeth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you pay to a lawyer, consultant (= someone paid to give expert advice or training), etc. in order to be sure that they can work for you when you need them to:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm retained White as a consultant, paying him a $5,000 retainer.",
          "get/be on/receive a retainer Penn's firm is on a retainer of $15,000 to $20,000 per month.",
          "An elite 15% of all headhunters are on retainer, reaping two-thirds of their pay up front.",
          "an annual/monthly retainer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retaining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep or continue to have something:",
        "examples": [
          "She has lost her battle to retain control of the company.",
          "He managed to retain his dignity throughout the performance.",
          "She succeeded in retaining her lead in the second half of the race.",
          "I have a good memory and am able to retain (= remember) facts easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a substance retains something, such as heat or water, it continues to hold or contain it:",
        "examples": [
          "The sea retains the sun's warmth longer than the land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get the services of a lawyer by paying them before you need them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "retains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to keep or continue to have something:",
        "examples": [
          "She has lost her battle to retain control of the company.",
          "He managed to retain his dignity throughout the performance.",
          "She succeeded in retaining her lead in the second half of the race.",
          "I have a good memory and am able to retain (= remember) facts easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a substance retains something, such as heat or water, it continues to hold or contain it:",
        "examples": [
          "The sea retains the sun's warmth longer than the land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get the services of a lawyer by paying them before you need them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep or continue to have something:",
        "examples": [
          "Francis retained control of the company.",
          "His capacity to retain (= remember) facts was as keen as ever, but he had trouble remembering people’s names."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep or continue to have something, especially a position or money, or control of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Salespeople have developed novel ways to use the Web to reach or retain customers.",
          "You retain the right to take legal action if you do not accept his decision.",
          "retain control/ownership/possession The group will retain control of the business.",
          "retain a stake/an interest The family retains a minority stake in the company.",
          "retain your job/post Atkinson retained his post in the enlarged banking group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to employ people in a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "retain staff/talent/employees We will retain all of the employees currently employed at the plant.",
          "Companies will achieve a competitive advantage by attracting and retaining the best talent.",
          "Recruiting and retaining good staff will be among his top priorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to employ a lawyer, consultant (= someone paid to give expert advice or training), etc. by paying them before you need them:",
        "examples": [
          "The contractor had failed to disclose that he had retained an outside lobbyist.",
          "Smith had retained a lawyer and filed a complaint with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.",
          "retain sb as sth Van Hellemond resigned, though the NHL has retained him as a consultant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a record, document, etc. that might be needed in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The office must retain all e-mails pertaining to audits for at least 11 years.",
          "He said he protected himself by retaining all the records on the project.",
          "Please retain your receipt for future reference."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take an exam again because you failed it the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "to retake your driving test/final exams"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something such as a place or position into your possession again, often by force, after losing possession of it:",
        "examples": [
          "In the battle to retake the village, over 150 soldiers were killed.",
          "Finally, our team had a chance to retake the lead.",
          "The junta tried to retake power in 1999."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a photograph or shoot a part of a film again",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exam that you take again because you failed it the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm doing my retakes next summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a film that must be shot again to change or improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "It took seven retakes to get the scene exactly right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something into possession again, esp. by force:",
        "examples": [
          "He ordered his troops to prepare to retake the town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retaliate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hurt someone or do something harmful to someone because they have done or said something harmful to you:",
        "examples": [
          "If someone insults you, don't retaliate as it only makes the situation worse.",
          "The demonstrators threw rocks at the police, who retaliated by firing blanks into the crowd.",
          "The terrorists retaliated against the government with a bomb attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt someone or do something harmful to someone because that person has done or said something harmful to you:",
        "examples": [
          "His first instinct was to retaliate against the attacks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retaliation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of hurting someone or doing something harmful to someone because they have done or said something harmful to you:",
        "examples": [
          "The bomb attack was in retaliation for the recent arrest of two well-known terrorists.",
          "She suffered severe retaliation for writing articles for the newspapers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retaliatory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A retaliatory action is one that is harmful to someone who has done something to harm you:",
        "examples": [
          "retaliatory measures",
          "He urged people not to resort to retaliatory violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an action that is intended to harm someone who has done something to harm you:",
        "examples": [
          "retaliatory action/measures/sanctions The bill ends tax subsidies for US exporters that caused retaliatory action by Europe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something slower:",
        "examples": [
          "A rise in interest rates would severely retard economic growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word for a person with a learning disability (= a condition that can have an effect on someone's ability to learn easily), which was used by doctors in the past but is now extremely offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something slower:",
        "examples": [
          "Reductions in pollution levels could retard global warming."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retardant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a substance) that makes the progress or growth of something slower:",
        "examples": [
          "Potted plants are commonly treated with (a) growth retardant so that they retain their shape.",
          "fire/flame retardant furniture (= furniture that does not burn easily)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retarded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word used to describe a person with a learning disability (= a condition that can have an effect on someone's ability to learn easily), which was used by doctors in the past but is now extremely offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a slower mental development than other people of the same age:",
        "examples": [
          "mentally/emotionally retarded"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something slower:",
        "examples": [
          "A rise in interest rates would severely retard economic growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word for a person with a learning disability (= a condition that can have an effect on someone's ability to learn easily), which was used by doctors in the past but is now extremely offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something slower:",
        "examples": [
          "Reductions in pollution levels could retard global warming."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to react in a way as if you are vomiting:",
        "examples": [
          "The sight of blood makes him retch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound and action of vomiting, esp. when nothing is actually vomited",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "retching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to react in a way as if you are vomiting:",
        "examples": [
          "The sight of blood makes him retch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rethink": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to think again about a plan, idea, or system in order to change or improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "Her family's disapproval made her rethink her plans.",
          "[ + question word ] The European Commission is having to rethink how it can maintain farmers' incomes while cutting costs and excess production."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of thinking again about a plan, idea, or system in order to change or improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "This new information means we should have a rethink.",
          "We probably need a rethink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think again about something, such as a plan in order to change or improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s time to rethink whether we need a part-time or full-time mayor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think again about a plan, idea, or system in order to change or improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is rethinking its position on homeworkers.",
          "rethink how/what etc. Retailers are paying more attention to male shoppers, rethinking how their goods are marketed and displayed.",
          "The agency needs to rethink its strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of thinking again about a plan, idea, or system in order to change or improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "The incident led to a rethink of the department's health and safety policies.",
          "a complete/fundamental/radical rethink A fundamental rethink on executive pay is needed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rethinking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to think again about a plan, idea, or system in order to change or improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "Her family's disapproval made her rethink her plans.",
          "[ + question word ] The European Commission is having to rethink how it can maintain farmers' incomes while cutting costs and excess production."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of thinking again about a plan, idea, or system in order to change or improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "This new information means we should have a rethink.",
          "We probably need a rethink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think again about something, such as a plan in order to change or improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s time to rethink whether we need a part-time or full-time mayor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think again about a plan, idea, or system in order to change or improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is rethinking its position on homeworkers.",
          "rethink how/what etc. Retailers are paying more attention to male shoppers, rethinking how their goods are marketed and displayed.",
          "The agency needs to rethink its strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of thinking again about a plan, idea, or system in order to change or improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "The incident led to a rethink of the department's health and safety policies.",
          "a complete/fundamental/radical rethink A fundamental rethink on executive pay is needed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reticence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unwillingness to do something or talk about something, for example because you are nervous or being careful:",
        "examples": [
          "His reticence about his past made them very suspicious.",
          "I think my dad had a certain reticence about showing love as he was afraid that people would leave if he did."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retina": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the area at the back of the eye that receives light and sends pictures of what the eye sees to the brain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area at the back of the eye that receives light and sends an image to the brain so that seeing can happen",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "retinal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the retina (= the area at the back of the eye that receives light):",
        "examples": [
          "The disease can result in retinal damage and loss of vision.",
          "Most retinal eye disease can be treated successfully by laser therapy.",
          "retinal detachment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to leave your job or stop working because of old age or ill health:",
        "examples": [
          "retire from Since retiring from the company, she has done voluntary work for a charity.",
          "retire as He is due to retire as chief executive next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop taking part in a race or competition because of illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "retire from She retired from the competition after pulling a leg muscle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone leave their job, usually at a time when they are near to the age at which they would normally stop working, or because of illness:",
        "examples": [
          "Following the merger, he was retired with a generous pension."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to end the turn of a batter (= a player who tries to hit the ball and score):",
        "examples": [
          "The pitcher has retired eight hitters in a row.",
          "The first three batters were retired on softly hit balls to the infield."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a room or group of people and go somewhere quiet or private:",
        "examples": [
          "retire to After dinner our host said, \"Shall we retire to the drawing room?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to bed:",
        "examples": [
          "It had been a long day, so I retired early."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave your job or stop working because of having reached a particular age or because of ill health, or to cause someone or something to stop being employed or used:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He worked in television after retiring from baseball.",
          "[ I ] I’ll be retiring soon.",
          "[ T ] The aircraft was retired in 1990."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a room or group of people and go somewhere quiet or private:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge retired to her study to review the case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To retire also means to go to bed.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave your job or stop working, usually because of your age or ill health:",
        "examples": [
          "She has no plans to retire.",
          "retire from sth Jenkins retires from the firm this year.",
          "retire as sth Elkin has retired as a director after 12 years on the board",
          "retire at sth Can I get hold of the cash in my pension fund before I retire at 65?",
          "James had to retire early after suffering three heart attacks in 2007."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an employer retires an employee, they make the employee leave their job, usually because they are near the age at which they would normally stop working, or because they are ill:",
        "examples": [
          "He was retired early by his firm.",
          "Companies typically retire workers at 60 and then hire about half of them back, often at 50-70% of their previous pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay back a debt or loan completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The funds were used to retire debt and to finance expansion.",
          "Even after the state reduced benefits to workers and raised taxes on employers, it took until 2010 to retire that loan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a machine or piece of equipment out of use because it is old and no longer useful:",
        "examples": [
          "The European-made Concorde was retired from British and French service in 2005.",
          "Among the other measures is a $35 rebate to retire older refrigerators for newer, more efficient ones."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retired": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone is retired, they have stopped working permanently, usually because of age:",
        "examples": [
          "Both my parents are retired.",
          "He is a retired airline pilot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone is retired, they have stopped working in regular paid employment because of their age:",
        "examples": [
          "Even retired employees were eligible to receive subsidized medical care.",
          "The commission was led by a retired judge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retiree": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has stopped working:",
        "examples": [
          "The neighborhood is a mixture of retirees and single professionals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has stopped working in regular paid employment because of their age:",
        "examples": [
          "Most retirees underestimate their actual financial needs.",
          "The airline's pension fund has been paying out more than $500 million a year to retirees.",
          "Workers' annual cost-of-living raises will be diverted to help pay for retiree health care."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retirement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of leaving your job and stopping working, usually because you are old:",
        "examples": [
          "Many teachers over the age of 50 are taking early retirement.",
          "What is the normal retirement age in this country?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period in someone's life after they have stopped working because of having reached a particular age:",
        "examples": [
          "We wish you a long and happy retirement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the point at which someone stops working, esp. because of having reached a particular age or because of ill health, or the period in someone’s life after the person has stopped working:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He announced his retirement in September."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of leaving your job and stopping working, usually because you have reached a particular age:",
        "examples": [
          "With retirement less than three years away, she began to worry about her personal finances.",
          "More people are taking early retirement.",
          "The union opposes raising the retirement age because of safety concerns.",
          "He announced his retirement in April in the face of mounting criticism.",
          "The stakeholder plan will allow 25% to be taken as tax-free cash on retirement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period in someone's life after they have stopped working because they reached a particular age:",
        "examples": [
          "We wish you a long and happy retirement",
          "His pensions and the money from the state meant he had a comfortable retirement.",
          "Many younger workers are more focused on paying off debts or making their mortgage payments than saving for (their) retirement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of paying back a debt completely:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be a one-time charge of $29 million, or 15¢ a share, from the early retirement of debt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retiring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unwilling to be noticed or to be with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "to be shy and retiring"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to someone who is planning to leave their job and usually to stop working permanently because of age:",
        "examples": [
          "The match ended in disappointment for the retiring captain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unwilling to be noticed or to be with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a shy, retiring sort of person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who is about to leave their job, especially when they will stop working completely:",
        "examples": [
          "IBM is encouraging retiring workers to become teachers.",
          "The retiring chairman handed over the meeting to the new chairman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retort": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to answer someone quickly in an angry or funny way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"That doesn't concern you!\" she retorted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick answer that is angry or funny:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'm going to tell him,\" said Max. \"Just you try!\" came the retort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container in which substances are heated at high temperatures, especially in a factory :",
        "examples": [
          "Since the 1700s, gas has been made by baking coal in airtight retorts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a glass container with a long neck (= top upright part), used in chemical experiments:",
        "examples": [
          "On the various shelves were retorts, beakers, distilling tubes, and burners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a quick answer that is often amusing and sometimes expresses anger or annoyance:",
        "examples": [
          "When the telephone operator called him boy, he retorted, \"That’s Mr. Boy to you!\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retrace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go back over something, for example a path or a series of past actions:",
        "examples": [
          "When he realized he had lost his keys, he retraced in his mind his movements that day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go back to a place in the same way that you came:",
        "examples": [
          "She walked straight past her office and then had to retrace her steps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat a series of things you did previously:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists often retrace their steps to see where an experiment has gone wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat a journey that someone else did:",
        "examples": [
          "A woman police officer will retrace the steps of the murdered schoolgirl in a reconstruction.",
          "Pilgrimages often involve devotees retracing the footsteps of a saint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat a series of things that someone did previously:",
        "examples": [
          "Students of his work will be grateful for the opportunity to retrace his steps.",
          "Kahn frequently retraces his subjects’ steps back through modernity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go back over a path or a series of past actions:",
        "examples": [
          "This trail is not circular, so you have to retrace your steps back to the start."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retracing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go back over something, for example a path or a series of past actions:",
        "examples": [
          "When he realized he had lost his keys, he retraced in his mind his movements that day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go back to a place in the same way that you came:",
        "examples": [
          "She walked straight past her office and then had to retrace her steps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat a series of things you did previously:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists often retrace their steps to see where an experiment has gone wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat a journey that someone else did:",
        "examples": [
          "A woman police officer will retrace the steps of the murdered schoolgirl in a reconstruction.",
          "Pilgrimages often involve devotees retracing the footsteps of a saint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat a series of things that someone did previously:",
        "examples": [
          "Students of his work will be grateful for the opportunity to retrace his steps.",
          "Kahn frequently retraces his subjects’ steps back through modernity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retract": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take back an offer or statement, etc. or admit that a statement was false:",
        "examples": [
          "retract an invitation/confession/promise",
          "When questioned on TV, he retracted his allegations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull something back or in:",
        "examples": [
          "The wheels retract after the aircraft takes off.",
          "The cat retracted its claws."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say publicly that you will not do something you had said you would do, or to admit that something that you had said was true is false:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She had to retract statements in published articles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To retract is also to pull something back or in:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The pilot retracted the landing gear soon after takeoff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take back an offer or statement, etc. or admit that a statement was false:",
        "examples": [
          "retract a statement/comment/decision A political uproar followed, and he quickly retracted his comments.",
          "retract an offer/a bid The EPA then retracted the offer with little explanation.",
          "retract an endorsement/accusation/criticism"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retracted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take back an offer or statement, etc. or admit that a statement was false:",
        "examples": [
          "retract an invitation/confession/promise",
          "When questioned on TV, he retracted his allegations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull something back or in:",
        "examples": [
          "The wheels retract after the aircraft takes off.",
          "The cat retracted its claws."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retreat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go away from a place or person in order to escape from fighting or danger:",
        "examples": [
          "Attacks by enemy aircraft forced the tanks to retreat (from the city).",
          "When she came towards me shouting, I retreated (behind my desk)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a quiet safe place in order to avoid a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "When he's done something wrong, he retreats to his bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to do something, or to stop believing something, because it causes too many problems:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is retreating from its promises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a price retreats, it goes down after it has gone up:",
        "examples": [
          "Wheat prices retreated after a two-day increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a move back by soldiers or an army, either because they have been defeated or in order to avoid fighting:",
        "examples": [
          "the retreat from Dunkirk",
          "Enemy soldiers are now in (full) retreat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a private and safe place:",
        "examples": [
          "a country/mountain/lakeside retreat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time used to pray and study quietly, or to think carefully, away from normal activities and duties:",
        "examples": [
          "We went on (a) retreat at/to a monastery in Wales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change from previous beliefs or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "The professor's speech marked/signalled a retreat from his usual extreme views."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which the price of something goes down:",
        "examples": [
          "Over the past few weeks we have seen the currency's big retreat from its historic high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move back and away from someone or something, esp. because you are frightened or want to be alone:",
        "examples": [
          "She burst into tears and retreated to the bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To retreat is also to go away from a person or place because you are unwilling to fight any more:",
        "examples": [
          "Under heavy fire, the soldiers retreated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of going away from a person or place because you are unwilling to fight any more or are frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Rebel soldiers were in (full) retreat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A retreat is also a private and safe place where you can be alone.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become lower in value or amount, especially after getting higher:",
        "examples": [
          "Wheat prices retreated after a two-day increase.",
          "By the end of business, the dollar had retreated by a full percentage point against the euro.",
          "retreat to sth Share prices retreated 28p to 721p.",
          "retreat from sth Other high-tech stocks retreated from strong gains earlier in the week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop doing something, because it causes too many problems:",
        "examples": [
          "retreat from sth The company retreated from the US market in the late 1990s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fall in the price, amount, etc. of something, especially after having been high:",
        "examples": [
          "a retreat from sth Over the past few weeks we have seen the currency's big retreat from its historic high.",
          "The FTSE 100 was also in retreat as London traders responded to falls on Wall Street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision not to do something you had planned to do, because it causes too many problems",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "retreated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go away from a place or person in order to escape from fighting or danger:",
        "examples": [
          "Attacks by enemy aircraft forced the tanks to retreat (from the city).",
          "When she came towards me shouting, I retreated (behind my desk)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a quiet safe place in order to avoid a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "When he's done something wrong, he retreats to his bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to do something, or to stop believing something, because it causes too many problems:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is retreating from its promises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a price retreats, it goes down after it has gone up:",
        "examples": [
          "Wheat prices retreated after a two-day increase."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retreating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go away from a place or person in order to escape from fighting or danger:",
        "examples": [
          "Attacks by enemy aircraft forced the tanks to retreat (from the city).",
          "When she came towards me shouting, I retreated (behind my desk)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a quiet safe place in order to avoid a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "When he's done something wrong, he retreats to his bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to do something, or to stop believing something, because it causes too many problems:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is retreating from its promises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a price retreats, it goes down after it has gone up:",
        "examples": [
          "Wheat prices retreated after a two-day increase."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retrial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a new trial of a law case:",
        "examples": [
          "The discovery of new evidence forced a retrial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new trial of a law case:",
        "examples": [
          "The appeals court ordered a retrial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new trial of a law case:",
        "examples": [
          "The Serious Fraud Office is more likely to drop the case rather than face a costly retrial."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retribution": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "deserved and severe punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "They fled because they feared retribution for the genocide.",
          "She was asked whether a civilian government should seek retribution against military officers involved in human rights abuses.",
          "Many saw her death as divine retribution (= punishment by God) for her crimes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "deserved punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "He was seeking retribution for the crime committed against him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retrieval": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of finding and bringing back something:",
        "examples": [
          "the storage and retrieval of information",
          "The box can be opened mechanically to allow retrieval of medications."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of getting stored information from a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "This message has not been saved and is not available for retrieval.",
          "A system of storage and retrieval of personnel records has been established.",
          "a retrieval process/service/system a data retrieval system",
          "retrieval technology/software"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of getting something back, especially money or something that has been lost:",
        "examples": [
          "ATM makers are considering using a consumer's iris to allow the retrieval of cash instead of punched-in passwords."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retrieve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to find and bring back something:",
        "examples": [
          "We taught our dog to retrieve a ball.",
          "retrieve information Computers are used to store and retrieve information efficiently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in tennis and similar sports, to successfully return a ball that is difficult to reach :",
        "examples": [
          "They slid deftly to retrieve seemingly impossible balls.",
          "On the first point of the match, she retrieved a wide ball to pass her opponent at the net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find and bring back something:",
        "examples": [
          "Important historic documents were retrieved from a dumpster last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get stored information from a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "retrieve data/information I finally managed to retrieve the deleted data.",
          "retrieve a record/image/file, etc. The search is designed to retrieve all the records WorldCat has for a particular book.",
          "retrieve sth from sth The product helps retrieve accidentally deleted image files from virtually any kind of removable media for digital cameras."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something back that has been lost, taken, or left somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has taken legal action to retrieve the stolen cash.",
          "retrieve sth from sb/sth He retrieved the documents from his colleague's desk."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retrieved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find and bring back something:",
        "examples": [
          "We taught our dog to retrieve a ball.",
          "retrieve information Computers are used to store and retrieve information efficiently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in tennis and similar sports, to successfully return a ball that is difficult to reach :",
        "examples": [
          "They slid deftly to retrieve seemingly impossible balls.",
          "On the first point of the match, she retrieved a wide ball to pass her opponent at the net."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retriever": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large dog with thick black or light brown fur",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "retrieving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find and bring back something:",
        "examples": [
          "We taught our dog to retrieve a ball.",
          "retrieve information Computers are used to store and retrieve information efficiently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in tennis and similar sports, to successfully return a ball that is difficult to reach :",
        "examples": [
          "They slid deftly to retrieve seemingly impossible balls.",
          "On the first point of the match, she retrieved a wide ball to pass her opponent at the net."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retro": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "similar to styles, fashions, etc. from the past:",
        "examples": [
          "retro clothes/music",
          "a retro style",
          "Inside, the decor is very retro."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "going backwards",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "looking at or copying the past:",
        "examples": [
          "retro-pop (= popular music from the past)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the appearance of something that existed in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "a stylish retro look",
          "retro fashions/cars/clothing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "similar to styles, fashions, etc. from the recent past:",
        "examples": [
          "There is such a mania for retro furniture now that there are shops that specialize in different eras.",
          "a retro design/look/style"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retroactive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a law or decision, etc. is retroactive, it has effect from a date before it was approved:",
        "examples": [
          "the first British law to have retroactive effect"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a law or other agreement) having effect from the time before the law or agreement was approved:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m getting a retroactive salary increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a law, decision, etc. is retroactive, it has effect from a date in the past before it was approved:",
        "examples": [
          "The changes will not be retroactive.",
          "The Justice Department had opposed the retroactive application of the guidelines.",
          "retroactive to sth The proposed pay raises are retroactive to July 1."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retrograde": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "returning to older and worse conditions, methods, ideas, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He said it would be a retrograde step to remove single parent benefits.",
          "The proposal is miserably retrograde."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving in the opposite direction to that of most other stars, planets, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The apparent retrograde motion of the planets arises from the Earth’s motion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in astrology (= the study of the movements and positions of the sun, moon, planets, and stars in the belief that they affect the character and lives of people), used to describe a star or planet moving from east to west :",
        "examples": [
          "Retrograde planets don't so much make things go wrong as make us more aware."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a backward movement or a movement that is opposite to the usual direction of flow:",
        "examples": [
          "In colour Doppler sonography the patients showed retrograde blood flow.",
          "Retrograde ejaculation is a common side effect of this kind of surgery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the fact that someone is unable to remember things that happen before a particular event:",
        "examples": [
          "There is evidence to show that ECT can cause both retrograde (i.e. before treatment) and anterograde (i.e. after treatment) memory loss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in astrology (= the study of the movements and positions of the sun, moon, planets, and stars in the belief that they affect the character and lives of people), moving from east to west:",
        "examples": [
          "Things tend to go wrong when Mercury is in retrograde."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retrospect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thinking now about something in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "In retrospect, I think my marriage was doomed from the beginning.",
          "I'm sure my university days seem happier in retrospect than they really were."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of thinking about the past:",
        "examples": [
          "In retrospect, (= thinking about the past now) I think their marriage was doomed from the beginning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "retrospective": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a show of the work an artist has done in their life so far:",
        "examples": [
          "a Hockney retrospective/a retrospective of Hockney's work"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or thinking about the past:",
        "examples": [
          "a retrospective album of solo Freddie Mercury tracks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "looking back over the past:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the subject of a retrospective exhibit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a law, decision, etc. is retrospective, it has effect from a date in the past before it was approved:",
        "examples": [
          "The new law will not be retrospective.",
          "He described stamp duty on property transactions as 'an unfair and retrospective tax' on long-term savers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "return": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to come or go back to a previous place:",
        "examples": [
          "return to Odysseus returned home/returned to his home after many years of travelling.",
          "She left South Africa at the age of 15 and has never returned.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] David returned (from work) to find his house had burned down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people or things return to a previous condition, they go back to that condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Within a week, the situation had returned to normal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you return to an activity or subject, you start doing it or talking about it again:",
        "examples": [
          "Gandhi encouraged Indians to return to spinning their own yarn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give, do, or get something after something similar has been given or done to you:",
        "examples": [
          "to return an invitation/greeting",
          "I returned his stare.",
          "return the favour I gave her a ride when her car broke down and now she is returning the favour (= doing something to help me in exchange).",
          "return fire The terrorists started shooting and the police returned fire (= started shooting back)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reply to someone's question or request:",
        "examples": [
          "His representatives did not return a request for comment.",
          "She hadn't returned their earlier queries because, she said, she had already explained herself clearly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a particular amount of profit:",
        "examples": [
          "My investments return a high rate of interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send, take, give, put, etc. something back to where it came from:",
        "examples": [
          "return something to something The new TV broke so they returned it to the shop.",
          "He returned two books he had borrowed from me in 2003.",
          "She carefully returned the book to its place on the shelf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring someone back from somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "We're all hoping that Jill will be returned safely to her family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as tennis, to hit the ball back to your opponent",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, to catch a punted or kicked ball and carry it back towards the opponent's goal:",
        "examples": [
          "He caught the punt in the end zone and returned it for 25 yards.",
          "The interception was returned for a touchdown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen again:",
        "examples": [
          "You must go to the doctor if the pain returns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide and say if you think someone is guilty or not guilty, or what punishment the person will be given in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "return a verdict/sentence of The jury returned a verdict of not guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally accuse someone of something in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "His case will proceed to a grand jury, which must decide whether to return an indictment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to elect someone to be a member of parliament, or to another political job:",
        "examples": [
          "It was expected that he would be returned as premier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone goes or comes back to a place where they were before:",
        "examples": [
          "return (from) The whole town came out to celebrate his return (from the war).",
          "on someone's return On her return, she went straight to the office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you start to do or have something again:",
        "examples": [
          "return to Some environmentalists argue for a return to a pre-industrial society.",
          "return to power/office Most people have welcomed her return to power/office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ticket for travel to a place and back again:",
        "examples": [
          "A return to Birmingham, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, the act of running towards the opponent's goal with the ball after getting possession of it:",
        "examples": [
          "He began the game with an 80-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.",
          "The cornerback recovered the ball and brought it back for a return of 12 yards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in exchange:",
        "examples": [
          "in return for Some tenants get rent reductions in return for help managing the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving, doing, or receiving something in exchange for something:",
        "examples": [
          "return of Several soldiers were wounded in the return of fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the profit that you get from an investment:",
        "examples": [
          "return on The return on the money we invested was very low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something starts to happen or be used again:",
        "examples": [
          "return of/to Will we ever see the return of/a return to comfortable fashion clothes?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the key on a computer keyboard that you press in order to say that the words or numbers on the screen are correct, or that an instruction should be performed, or in order to move down a line on the screen:",
        "examples": [
          "Press return/the return key twice to leave a blank line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving, putting, or sending something back:",
        "examples": [
          "the return of the stolen goods"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of hitting the ball back to your opponent in sports such as tennis:",
        "examples": [
          "Chang's return of serve was powerful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods that have been taken back to the shop where they were bought by customers because they are damaged or unsuitable:",
        "examples": [
          "Sometimes returns are offered on clearance instead of being thrown out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the votes that are returned, or the results of the voting, in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "election returns The election returns produced a confusing picture of gains and losses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the first post collection that leaves after you receive a letter:",
        "examples": [
          "She answered my letter by return."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The return part of a journey is the part in which you go back to the place where you started:",
        "examples": [
          "return journey The return journey took longer because the train was rerouted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come or go back to a previous place, subject, activity, or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "He returned to New York last week.",
          "He worked at other jobs but kept returning to mining.",
          "She was returning home from a business trip when the plane crashed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put, send, or give something back to where it came from:",
        "examples": [
          "Emily returned the blouse because it didn’t fit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give, do, or get something in exchange:",
        "examples": [
          "She just doesn’t return phone calls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide on something such as a judgment or decision:",
        "examples": [
          "The jury returned a verdict of not guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "helping something to go or be sent back to where it came from:",
        "examples": [
          "return postage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A return address is the address from which a letter is being sent.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business or an investment returns an amount of money, it produces a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year all 60 branches of the business returned a profit.",
          "The account is low-risk but returns just 0.5% interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or send a product back to the company that sold it to you. You usually do this if you want them to replace the product or to give you back your money:",
        "examples": [
          "Customers who return goods must present a receipt to get cash or credit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give back money that will not be used or that should not have been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "If the sale does not go through, the agent is obliged by law to return the deposit.",
          "The department will return any overpayment or set it against your next tax bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to phone someone who has called you earlier:",
        "examples": [
          "I left several messages on his answer-phone, but he never returned my call.",
          "He did not return the multiple messages left on his cell phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go back to an earlier situation or to start doing something again:",
        "examples": [
          "return to sth The refinery may not return to full production until later in the summer.",
          "Most women return to work at the end of their maternity leave.",
          "return to growth/profit The business is expected to return to growth next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a cheque back to the person who wrote it, usually because they do not have enough money in the bank to pay the whole amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank returned our cheque for lack of funds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an official opinion in a court of law about whether someone is guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "The jury returned a verdict of 'not guilty.'"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of profit made by an investment or a business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The program guarantees lenders a return of 10% interest.",
          "A fixed-rate investment will give you below-average returns.",
          "return on sth We need to monitor our return on advertising.",
          "make/see a return (on sth) They need to charge prices of over $20 a barrel in order to make a return.",
          "If the market improves, we can make a return of $10,000 on our investment.",
          "a positive/negative return",
          "a good/high return I want an investment which offers a good return.",
          "a low/modest return",
          "produce/offer/yield a return"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that is returned to a company because the buyer is not satisfied with it, or the act of returning products to a company:",
        "examples": [
          "An error in the manufacturing process led to hundreds of returns from dissatisfied customers.",
          "Check that there is a return policy in case there is a problem with the goods that you buy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document with details of your income that you send to the government tax department each year so that income tax can be calculated:",
        "examples": [
          "It is possible to file your return online.",
          "When you have submitted your return, the Revenue promises you instant acknowledgement of its receipt.",
          "complete/do your return"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone or something goes back to an earlier position or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a return to profit/growth/stability",
          "The last year has seen a return to normal in the banking sector."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the key on a computer keyboard that you press to give an instruction, or to start a new line in a document:",
        "examples": [
          "Type in your name and then press return."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ticket for a journey to a place and back again:",
        "examples": [
          "return to somewhere I need a return to Kings Cross Station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using the next available mail collection to reply:",
        "examples": [
          "We received an invoice by return of post.",
          "An answer by return would be appreciated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a journey to a particular place and back again:",
        "examples": [
          "a return journey/ticket/fare"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "returned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having come back from somewhere, or having been sent back:",
        "examples": [
          "Recently returned from five years in Paris, he set up a business in London.",
          "Returned prisoners sometimes found that their troubles continued after they reached home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "returning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come or go back to a previous place:",
        "examples": [
          "return to Odysseus returned home/returned to his home after many years of travelling.",
          "She left South Africa at the age of 15 and has never returned.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] David returned (from work) to find his house had burned down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people or things return to a previous condition, they go back to that condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Within a week, the situation had returned to normal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you return to an activity or subject, you start doing it or talking about it again:",
        "examples": [
          "Gandhi encouraged Indians to return to spinning their own yarn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give, do, or get something after something similar has been given or done to you:",
        "examples": [
          "to return an invitation/greeting",
          "I returned his stare.",
          "return the favour I gave her a ride when her car broke down and now she is returning the favour (= doing something to help me in exchange).",
          "return fire The terrorists started shooting and the police returned fire (= started shooting back)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reply to someone's question or request:",
        "examples": [
          "His representatives did not return a request for comment.",
          "She hadn't returned their earlier queries because, she said, she had already explained herself clearly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a particular amount of profit:",
        "examples": [
          "My investments return a high rate of interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send, take, give, put, etc. something back to where it came from:",
        "examples": [
          "return something to something The new TV broke so they returned it to the shop.",
          "He returned two books he had borrowed from me in 2003.",
          "She carefully returned the book to its place on the shelf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring someone back from somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "We're all hoping that Jill will be returned safely to her family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as tennis, to hit the ball back to your opponent",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, to catch a punted or kicked ball and carry it back towards the opponent's goal:",
        "examples": [
          "He caught the punt in the end zone and returned it for 25 yards.",
          "The interception was returned for a touchdown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen again:",
        "examples": [
          "You must go to the doctor if the pain returns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide and say if you think someone is guilty or not guilty, or what punishment the person will be given in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "return a verdict/sentence of The jury returned a verdict of not guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally accuse someone of something in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "His case will proceed to a grand jury, which must decide whether to return an indictment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to elect someone to be a member of parliament, or to another political job:",
        "examples": [
          "It was expected that he would be returned as premier."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "returns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "goods that have been taken back to the shop where they were bought by customers because they are damaged or unsuitable:",
        "examples": [
          "Sometimes returns are offered on clearance instead of being thrown out.",
          "Our policy on returns is quite explicit - no refund or stroe credit will be given without a receipt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the votes that are returned, or the results of the voting, in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "election returns The election returns produced a confusing picture of gains and losses.",
          "The returns are in, and it looks like the incumbent senator has won re-election.",
          "The Associated Press will not call the election until enough of the returns have been called by each state that the electoral picture is clear.",
          "The Democrat has challenged the returns in DeKalb County and called for a recount."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the results of voting in an election (= a political competition):",
        "examples": [
          "Officials haven’t finished counting the returns yet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reuben": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hot sandwich that is filled with corned beef (= cooked meat that has been preserved in salty water and spices), cheese, and sauerkraut (= cabbage that has been cut into small pieces and preserved in salt):",
        "examples": [
          "My husband said that it was the best Reuben he’d ever tasted.",
          "We both ordered onion soup and a Reuben sandwich."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reunion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a social event for a group of people who have not seen each other for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "We're having a family reunion next week.",
          "The college has an annual reunion for former students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation when people meet again after they have not seen each other for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a tearful reunion with her parents at the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gathering of people who have been together before, esp. as a special event at a planned time:",
        "examples": [
          "a family reunion",
          "a high school reunion"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reunions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a social event for a group of people who have not seen each other for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "We're having a family reunion next week.",
          "The college has an annual reunion for former students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation when people meet again after they have not seen each other for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a tearful reunion with her parents at the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gathering of people who have been together before, esp. as a special event at a planned time:",
        "examples": [
          "a family reunion",
          "a high school reunion"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reunite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bring people together again:",
        "examples": [
          "to reunite a divided family/country/world",
          "Sarah was finally reunited with her children at the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring together again:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He was reunited with his sister after 14 years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reunited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring people together again:",
        "examples": [
          "to reunite a divided family/country/world",
          "Sarah was finally reunited with her children at the airport."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reuniting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring people together again:",
        "examples": [
          "to reunite a divided family/country/world",
          "Sarah was finally reunited with her children at the airport."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reuse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use something again:",
        "examples": [
          "To conserve resources, please reuse this carrier bag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something again:",
        "examples": [
          "We reuse our grocery bags."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something again:",
        "examples": [
          "There are huge ecological advantages in reusing waste water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using something again:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a policy to encourage reuse and recycling in all our corporate buildings.",
          "All our packaging is safe for reuse."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rev": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a revolution (= one complete turn of a part in an engine):",
        "examples": [
          "Keep the revs up (= the engine parts turning quickly) or the engine will stall.",
          "a rev counter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the operating speed of an engine while the vehicle is not moving, usually to warm it to the correct temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "The noise of the car engine revving up woke the whole neighbourhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the speed of the engine of a vehicle while the vehicle is not moving:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The pilot moved the plane into position and revved its engines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reveal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret:",
        "examples": [
          "He was jailed for revealing secrets to the Russians.",
          "[ + that ] Her biography revealed that she was not as rich as everyone thought.",
          "[ + question word ] He would not reveal where he had hidden her chocolate eggs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something to be seen that, until then, had been hidden:",
        "examples": [
          "A gap in the clouds revealed the Atlantic far below."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion at the end of a television programme, etc. when something that has been hidden or kept secret until then is shown to the audience:",
        "examples": [
          "The final reveal of the new kitchen was a huge success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make known or show something usually secret or hidden:",
        "examples": [
          "She revealed her history to him because she thought it was important.",
          "[ + that clause ] X-rays revealed that my ribs had been cracked but not broken."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revealed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret:",
        "examples": [
          "He was jailed for revealing secrets to the Russians.",
          "[ + that ] Her biography revealed that she was not as rich as everyone thought.",
          "[ + question word ] He would not reveal where he had hidden her chocolate eggs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something to be seen that, until then, had been hidden:",
        "examples": [
          "A gap in the clouds revealed the Atlantic far below."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revealing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Revealing clothes show more of the body than is usual:",
        "examples": [
          "a revealing dress/shirt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing something that was not previously known or seen:",
        "examples": [
          "A joke can be very revealing about/of what someone's really thinking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing more than is usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The dress code bans revealing clothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Revealing also means explaining more than you might expect:",
        "examples": [
          "The book provides a revealing glimpse of how the organization works."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reveals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret:",
        "examples": [
          "He was jailed for revealing secrets to the Russians.",
          "[ + that ] Her biography revealed that she was not as rich as everyone thought.",
          "[ + question word ] He would not reveal where he had hidden her chocolate eggs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow something to be seen that, until then, had been hidden:",
        "examples": [
          "A gap in the clouds revealed the Atlantic far below."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion at the end of a television programme, etc. when something that has been hidden or kept secret until then is shown to the audience:",
        "examples": [
          "The final reveal of the new kitchen was a huge success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make known or show something usually secret or hidden:",
        "examples": [
          "She revealed her history to him because she thought it was important.",
          "[ + that clause ] X-rays revealed that my ribs had been cracked but not broken."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to dance, drink, sing, etc. at a party or in public, especially in a noisy way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dance, sing, and enjoy yourself with others in a noisy way",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "revelation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of making something known that was secret, or a fact that is made known:",
        "examples": [
          "a moment of revelation",
          "[ + that ] His wife divorced him after the revelation that he was having an affair.",
          "Shocking revelations about their private life appeared in the papers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be an extremely pleasant surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "This book came as a complete revelation to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making known something that was secret, or a fact that has been made known:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The first planet discovered around an ordinary star was a strange and unexpected revelation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revelations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of making something known that was secret, or a fact that is made known:",
        "examples": [
          "a moment of revelation",
          "[ + that ] His wife divorced him after the revelation that he was having an affair.",
          "Shocking revelations about their private life appeared in the papers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be an extremely pleasant surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "This book came as a complete revelation to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making known something that was secret, or a fact that has been made known:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The first planet discovered around an ordinary star was a strange and unexpected revelation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revenge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "harm done to someone as a punishment for harm that they have done to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "She took/got/exacted (her) revenge on him for leaving her by smashing up his car.",
          "He is believed to have been shot by a rival gang in revenge for the shootings last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to harm someone as a punishment for harm that they have done to you:",
        "examples": [
          "to revenge a death/defeat/injustice",
          "The red team revenged themselves on the blue team by winning the semifinal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "harm that you do to someone as a punishment for harm that the person has done to you:",
        "examples": [
          "He had been seeking a chance for revenge against those who had helped oust him from his leadership position in Congress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revenue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the income that a government or company receives regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "Taxes provide most of the government's revenue.",
          "Government revenues fell dramatically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the income that a business or government receives regularly, or an amount representing such income:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually pl ] state/federal revenues",
          "[ U ] Company revenue rose 4% last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that a company receives, especially from selling goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "revenue(s) from sth Revenue from online ads is much less than from print advertising.",
          "revenue(s) of Analysts had forecast revenue of $1.39bn.",
          "in revenue(s) His firm posted $41 million in revenues last year.",
          "generate/bring in/raise revenue(s) The sport doesn't generate much revenue from ticket sales.",
          "boost/increase revenue(s) The banking group has in recent years struggled to boost revenues while keeping costs under control.",
          "a fall/increase in revenue(s)",
          "The company has an estimated annual revenue of $50 million.",
          "Advertising revenue fell last year.",
          "expected/projected revenue",
          "a source of revenue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that a government receives from taxes:",
        "examples": [
          "They need to restructure the tax system to collect more revenue.",
          "There is extra pressure on the Chancellor to find new ways to raise revenue.",
          "State officials predicted a 5% growth in tax revenues.",
          "Other taxes will have to be raised to compensate for the lost revenue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the government department in the UK that collects taxes:",
        "examples": [
          "Taxpayers should always check the documents they get from the Revenue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revenues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the income that a government or company receives regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "Taxes provide most of the government's revenue.",
          "Government revenues fell dramatically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the income that a business or government receives regularly, or an amount representing such income:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually pl ] state/federal revenues",
          "[ U ] Company revenue rose 4% last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that a company receives, especially from selling goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "revenue(s) from sth Revenue from online ads is much less than from print advertising.",
          "revenue(s) of Analysts had forecast revenue of $1.39bn.",
          "in revenue(s) His firm posted $41 million in revenues last year.",
          "generate/bring in/raise revenue(s) The sport doesn't generate much revenue from ticket sales.",
          "boost/increase revenue(s) The banking group has in recent years struggled to boost revenues while keeping costs under control.",
          "a fall/increase in revenue(s)",
          "The company has an estimated annual revenue of $50 million.",
          "Advertising revenue fell last year.",
          "expected/projected revenue",
          "a source of revenue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that a government receives from taxes:",
        "examples": [
          "They need to restructure the tax system to collect more revenue.",
          "There is extra pressure on the Chancellor to find new ways to raise revenue.",
          "State officials predicted a 5% growth in tax revenues.",
          "Other taxes will have to be raised to compensate for the lost revenue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the government department in the UK that collects taxes:",
        "examples": [
          "Taxpayers should always check the documents they get from the Revenue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reverberating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a loud, deep sound reverberates, it continues to be heard around an area, so that the area seems to shake:",
        "examples": [
          "reverberate with/to The narrow street reverberated with/to the sound of the workmen's drills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an event or idea reverberates somewhere, it has an effect on everyone or everything in a place or group:",
        "examples": [
          "reverberate around News of the disaster reverberated around the organization.",
          "reverberate across The surge in US share prices reverberated across the globe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revere": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to very much respect and admire someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Nelson Mandela is revered for his brave fight against apartheid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to greatly respect and admire someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Nelson Mandela is widely revered for his courage and leadership."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to very much respect and admire someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Nelson Mandela is revered for his brave fight against apartheid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reverence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of respect or admiration for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She has/shows/feels great reverence for her professors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reverend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a title for a priest of the Christian Church:",
        "examples": [
          "the Reverend H. Clark"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title for a member of the Christian clergy (= official workers of the church):",
        "examples": [
          "I’d like you to meet Reverend Smith."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reverently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows great respect and admiration:",
        "examples": [
          "He laid the wreath reverently in front of the memorial.",
          "The crowd was reverently silent during the song."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reversal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of changing or making something change to its opposite:",
        "examples": [
          "He demanded a reversal of the previous decision/policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem or failure:",
        "examples": [
          "We have suffered a couple of minor/temporary reversals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete change of direction, order, or position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] In a significant reversal of earlier trends, people are moving back to Salt Lake City."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in something so that it becomes the opposite of what it was before:",
        "examples": [
          "What led to the reversal of the policy?",
          "The policy has undergone a complete reversal.",
          "a reversal of sth There has been a reversal of the decision to reduce staff in HQ.",
          "a reversal in sth We are hoping for a reversal in the downward trend of sales.",
          "The company has recently experienced a reversal of fortune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem or failure that makes it more difficult for a person or organization to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The business suffered several reversals when it first entered the Asian market.",
          "The resignation of the CEO represents a significant reversal for the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reverse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change the direction, order, position, result, etc. of something to its opposite:",
        "examples": [
          "The new manager hoped to reverse the decline in the company's fortunes.",
          "Now that you have a job and I don't, our situations are reversed.",
          "The Court of Appeal reversed the earlier judgment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drive a vehicle backwards:",
        "examples": [
          "reverse into He reversed into a lamppost and damaged the back of the car.",
          "She reversed the car into the parking space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a phone call that is paid for by the person receiving it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to place a call, please, and reverse the charges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opposite of what has been suggested:",
        "examples": [
          "You might think that people who don't worry about their diet are fatter and more unhealthy; in fact, the reverse is true.",
          "Whatever official news broadcasts claimed, he believed the reverse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the back of a coin, medal, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The coin has a royal coat of arms on the reverse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the opposite order or way:",
        "examples": [
          "To stop the engine, you repeat the same procedures, but in reverse (order)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the method of controlling a vehicle that makes it go backwards :",
        "examples": [
          "put something in/into reverse To go backwards, you must put the car in/into reverse (gear)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a defeat or failure:",
        "examples": [
          "They suffered a serious military/political reverse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, an occasion when a player who is running in one direction gives the ball to a player who is running in the other direction:",
        "examples": [
          "He handed the ball to Jackson on a reverse for a gain of nine yards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "opposite to what has just happened, or to what is usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Repeat the steps in reverse order to shut the system off.",
          "The intervention was designed to help, but it had the reverse effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "towards the direction that is opposite to the one you are facing:",
        "examples": [
          "He delivered a perfect reverse pass to his teammate.",
          "The diver then does three and a half reverse somersaults in the air before plunging head first into the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the back of something:",
        "examples": [
          "On the reverse side of the coin will be a portrait of the Queen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to go in the opposite direction, order, or position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The group is trying to reverse the trend toward developing the wetlands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opposite direction, order, or position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] A car came down the street in reverse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reverse is also a defeat or failure:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He suffered a series of financial reverses in the 1980s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a decision, plan, etc. so that it becomes the opposite of what it was before:",
        "examples": [
          "Management have reversed their decision on the matter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop things happening, or to stop happening, in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "reverse a process/trend We have to do something to reverse the trend of people moving away to seek work.",
          "The struggling retailer has slashed prices in an attempt to reverse the decline in sales.",
          "The trend is expected to reverse next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to behave or to do things in a way that is the opposite of what happened before:",
        "examples": [
          "The upward trend in prices may soon reverse course.",
          "Customer feedback forced them to reverse direction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a legal decision in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "The court of appeal reversed the verdict in June."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a phone call that is paid for by the person who receives it:",
        "examples": [
          "Call me from the airport and reverse the charges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem or failure that makes it more difficult for a person or organization to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The company suffered a reverse on the trading market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opposite of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The director assured us the company was doing well, but it turned out that the reverse was true.",
          "the reverse of sth Her approach to marketing is the reverse of what we have done so far."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the other side of a piece of paper, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Write your account details on the reverse of the cheque."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something relating to finance goes into reverse, it starts to lose value:",
        "examples": [
          "The shares were in reverse for a long time.",
          "If we don't get any sales growth, profits will go into reverse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opposite of what has just been mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "Although intended to reassure shareholders, this strategy clearly had the reverse effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "going in the opposite direction from what usually happens or what has happened before :",
        "examples": [
          "We reviewed all the figures in reverse chronological order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the other side of a piece of paper, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She made a note on the reverse side of the last page."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reversed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the direction, order, position, result, etc. of something to its opposite:",
        "examples": [
          "The new manager hoped to reverse the decline in the company's fortunes.",
          "Now that you have a job and I don't, our situations are reversed.",
          "The Court of Appeal reversed the earlier judgment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drive a vehicle backwards:",
        "examples": [
          "reverse into He reversed into a lamppost and damaged the back of the car.",
          "She reversed the car into the parking space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a phone call that is paid for by the person receiving it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to place a call, please, and reverse the charges."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reverses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change the direction, order, position, result, etc. of something to its opposite:",
        "examples": [
          "The new manager hoped to reverse the decline in the company's fortunes.",
          "Now that you have a job and I don't, our situations are reversed.",
          "The Court of Appeal reversed the earlier judgment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drive a vehicle backwards:",
        "examples": [
          "reverse into He reversed into a lamppost and damaged the back of the car.",
          "She reversed the car into the parking space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a phone call that is paid for by the person receiving it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to place a call, please, and reverse the charges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opposite of what has been suggested:",
        "examples": [
          "You might think that people who don't worry about their diet are fatter and more unhealthy; in fact, the reverse is true.",
          "Whatever official news broadcasts claimed, he believed the reverse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the back of a coin, medal, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The coin has a royal coat of arms on the reverse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the opposite order or way:",
        "examples": [
          "To stop the engine, you repeat the same procedures, but in reverse (order)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the method of controlling a vehicle that makes it go backwards :",
        "examples": [
          "put something in/into reverse To go backwards, you must put the car in/into reverse (gear)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a defeat or failure:",
        "examples": [
          "They suffered a serious military/political reverse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, an occasion when a player who is running in one direction gives the ball to a player who is running in the other direction:",
        "examples": [
          "He handed the ball to Jackson on a reverse for a gain of nine yards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "opposite to what has just happened, or to what is usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Repeat the steps in reverse order to shut the system off.",
          "The intervention was designed to help, but it had the reverse effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "towards the direction that is opposite to the one you are facing:",
        "examples": [
          "He delivered a perfect reverse pass to his teammate.",
          "The diver then does three and a half reverse somersaults in the air before plunging head first into the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the back of something:",
        "examples": [
          "On the reverse side of the coin will be a portrait of the Queen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to go in the opposite direction, order, or position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The group is trying to reverse the trend toward developing the wetlands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opposite direction, order, or position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] A car came down the street in reverse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reverse is also a defeat or failure:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He suffered a series of financial reverses in the 1980s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a decision, plan, etc. so that it becomes the opposite of what it was before:",
        "examples": [
          "Management have reversed their decision on the matter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop things happening, or to stop happening, in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "reverse a process/trend We have to do something to reverse the trend of people moving away to seek work.",
          "The struggling retailer has slashed prices in an attempt to reverse the decline in sales.",
          "The trend is expected to reverse next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to behave or to do things in a way that is the opposite of what happened before:",
        "examples": [
          "The upward trend in prices may soon reverse course.",
          "Customer feedback forced them to reverse direction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a legal decision in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "The court of appeal reversed the verdict in June."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a phone call that is paid for by the person who receives it:",
        "examples": [
          "Call me from the airport and reverse the charges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem or failure that makes it more difficult for a person or organization to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The company suffered a reverse on the trading market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opposite of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The director assured us the company was doing well, but it turned out that the reverse was true.",
          "the reverse of sth Her approach to marketing is the reverse of what we have done so far."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the other side of a piece of paper, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Write your account details on the reverse of the cheque."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something relating to finance goes into reverse, it starts to lose value:",
        "examples": [
          "The shares were in reverse for a long time.",
          "If we don't get any sales growth, profits will go into reverse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opposite of what has just been mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "Although intended to reassure shareholders, this strategy clearly had the reverse effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "going in the opposite direction from what usually happens or what has happened before :",
        "examples": [
          "We reviewed all the figures in reverse chronological order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the other side of a piece of paper, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She made a note on the reverse side of the last page."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reversing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the direction, order, position, result, etc. of something to its opposite:",
        "examples": [
          "The new manager hoped to reverse the decline in the company's fortunes.",
          "Now that you have a job and I don't, our situations are reversed.",
          "The Court of Appeal reversed the earlier judgment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drive a vehicle backwards:",
        "examples": [
          "reverse into He reversed into a lamppost and damaged the back of the car.",
          "She reversed the car into the parking space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a phone call that is paid for by the person receiving it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd like to place a call, please, and reverse the charges."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revert": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to reply:",
        "examples": [
          "Please revert by email."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reverting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to reply:",
        "examples": [
          "Please revert by email."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "review": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to think or talk about something again, in order to make changes to it or to make a decision about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee is reviewing the current arrangement/situation.",
          "Let's review what has happened so far.",
          "He reviewed his options before making a final decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If critics review a book, play, film, etc. they write their opinion of it:",
        "examples": [
          "I only go to see films that are reviewed favourably."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe the most important facts in a piece of academic research (= detailed study of a subject) that you have read, and give your opinion of the research:",
        "examples": [
          "Weaver reviewed more than 200 peer-reviewed, scientific papers about cloning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When an important person reviews military forces, they formally visit and look at them:",
        "examples": [
          "The Queen reviewed the troops on her recent visit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study again something you have already learned, in preparation for an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "We're reviewing (algebra) for the test tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of considering something again in order to make changes to it, give an opinion of it or study it:",
        "examples": [
          "an annual review of company performance",
          "a review of the year's top news stories",
          "Salary levels are under review at the moment.",
          "Your licence will come up for review every July."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a report in a newspaper, magazine, or programme that gives an opinion about a new book, film, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Derek writes film/theatre/book reviews for the newspapers.",
          "The play got excellent reviews when it was first seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing that describes the main facts in a piece of academic research (= detailed study of a subject) that you have read, and gives your opinion of it:",
        "examples": [
          "An effective literature review summarizes and organizes the conclusions of previous research.",
          "More than 500 scientists contributed to a massive review of published research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a (part of a) newspaper or magazine that has articles on films, books, travel, famous people, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you pass me the review (section of the paper), please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal military ceremony in which forces are reviewed by an important person:",
        "examples": [
          "Many diplomats attended a naval review to mark the anniversary of the end of the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "information or a practice exercise about a subject to be studied:",
        "examples": [
          "Their teacher distributed a review for the exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider something in order to make changes in it, study it, or give an opinion about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Officials have to review the text before it’s made public.",
          "Pauline Kael reviewed movies (= wrote opinions about movies) for \"The New Yorker.\"",
          "She spent half the night reviewing her notes for the French test (= studying them again)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of carefully examining a situation to find out whether changes or improvements need to be made:",
        "examples": [
          "review of sth The next scheduled review of bonus rates will take place early in the new year.",
          "The matter is currently under review.",
          "a price/pay/spending review",
          "a review committee/board/panel",
          "call for/order a review (of sth) The Treasury select committee called last month for a review of the bank's supervisory role.",
          "conduct/carry out a review (of sth) Outside consultants have been called in to conduct a review of the firm's business structure.",
          "launch/complete/conclude a review (of sth) None of the major media companies will be able to act until the Office of Fair Trading concludes its review of commercial broadcasting.",
          "a strategic/independent/comprehensive review Current chairman, Richard Carter, has announced a strategic review."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a report that contains important information about a particular subject or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Current business frameworks and methodologies are analysed in the review appearing in Section 2 of the book.",
          "Ofcom has recently published its review of the telecoms market.",
          "Our annual review and accounts are published each year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short article that someone writes expressing their opinion about something such as a new product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "Our website enables shoppers to make side-by-side product comparisons and read customer reviews.",
          "Despite mixed reviews, the movie was a huge box-office success.",
          "a book/restaurant review"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an examination of the accounts of a business to check that they have been done according to accepted standards:",
        "examples": [
          "The Committee received reports from the external auditors on the conduct of their audit, their review of the accounts, and their comments on risk management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carefully examine a situation to find out whether changes or improvements need to be made:",
        "examples": [
          "Experts are urging borrowers to review their mortgage arrangements and, if they can, to switch now to a better rate.",
          "The airline said it would continue to review the situation.",
          "The EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) reviews all cases before any lawsuits can be filed.",
          "be reviewed by sb/sth The proposed project will be reviewed by several federal agencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide a written description containing important information about a particular subject or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Before moving onto the next chapter, we review some key factors that limit the impact of CEOs within the corporate structure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a short article expressing your opinion about something such as a new product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "Customers reviewing digital cameras are asked to identify whether they are amateur or professional photographers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine the accounts of a business to check that they have been done according to accepted standards:",
        "examples": [
          "The Auditor's Office generally reviews the books of public agencies every three years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reviewed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think or talk about something again, in order to make changes to it or to make a decision about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee is reviewing the current arrangement/situation.",
          "Let's review what has happened so far.",
          "He reviewed his options before making a final decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If critics review a book, play, film, etc. they write their opinion of it:",
        "examples": [
          "I only go to see films that are reviewed favourably."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe the most important facts in a piece of academic research (= detailed study of a subject) that you have read, and give your opinion of the research:",
        "examples": [
          "Weaver reviewed more than 200 peer-reviewed, scientific papers about cloning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When an important person reviews military forces, they formally visit and look at them:",
        "examples": [
          "The Queen reviewed the troops on her recent visit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study again something you have already learned, in preparation for an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "We're reviewing (algebra) for the test tomorrow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reviewers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who writes articles expressing their opinion of a book, play, film, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works for an official organization that controls a particular type of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "A Food and Drug Agency reviewer said the new treatment appears to be working effectively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who writes articles expressing an opinion about a book, play, movie, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s the restaurant reviewer for the \"New York Times.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works for an official organization that controls a particular type of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "A Food and Drug Agency reviewer said the new treatment appears to be working effectively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who writes short articles expressing their opinion about something such as a new product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "a movie/restaurant reviewer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reviewing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think or talk about something again, in order to make changes to it or to make a decision about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee is reviewing the current arrangement/situation.",
          "Let's review what has happened so far.",
          "He reviewed his options before making a final decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If critics review a book, play, film, etc. they write their opinion of it:",
        "examples": [
          "I only go to see films that are reviewed favourably."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe the most important facts in a piece of academic research (= detailed study of a subject) that you have read, and give your opinion of the research:",
        "examples": [
          "Weaver reviewed more than 200 peer-reviewed, scientific papers about cloning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When an important person reviews military forces, they formally visit and look at them:",
        "examples": [
          "The Queen reviewed the troops on her recent visit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study again something you have already learned, in preparation for an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "We're reviewing (algebra) for the test tomorrow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reviews": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to think or talk about something again, in order to make changes to it or to make a decision about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee is reviewing the current arrangement/situation.",
          "Let's review what has happened so far.",
          "He reviewed his options before making a final decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If critics review a book, play, film, etc. they write their opinion of it:",
        "examples": [
          "I only go to see films that are reviewed favourably."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe the most important facts in a piece of academic research (= detailed study of a subject) that you have read, and give your opinion of the research:",
        "examples": [
          "Weaver reviewed more than 200 peer-reviewed, scientific papers about cloning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When an important person reviews military forces, they formally visit and look at them:",
        "examples": [
          "The Queen reviewed the troops on her recent visit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study again something you have already learned, in preparation for an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "We're reviewing (algebra) for the test tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of considering something again in order to make changes to it, give an opinion of it or study it:",
        "examples": [
          "an annual review of company performance",
          "a review of the year's top news stories",
          "Salary levels are under review at the moment.",
          "Your licence will come up for review every July."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a report in a newspaper, magazine, or programme that gives an opinion about a new book, film, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Derek writes film/theatre/book reviews for the newspapers.",
          "The play got excellent reviews when it was first seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing that describes the main facts in a piece of academic research (= detailed study of a subject) that you have read, and gives your opinion of it:",
        "examples": [
          "An effective literature review summarizes and organizes the conclusions of previous research.",
          "More than 500 scientists contributed to a massive review of published research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a (part of a) newspaper or magazine that has articles on films, books, travel, famous people, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you pass me the review (section of the paper), please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal military ceremony in which forces are reviewed by an important person:",
        "examples": [
          "Many diplomats attended a naval review to mark the anniversary of the end of the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "information or a practice exercise about a subject to be studied:",
        "examples": [
          "Their teacher distributed a review for the exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider something in order to make changes in it, study it, or give an opinion about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Officials have to review the text before it’s made public.",
          "Pauline Kael reviewed movies (= wrote opinions about movies) for \"The New Yorker.\"",
          "She spent half the night reviewing her notes for the French test (= studying them again)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of carefully examining a situation to find out whether changes or improvements need to be made:",
        "examples": [
          "review of sth The next scheduled review of bonus rates will take place early in the new year.",
          "The matter is currently under review.",
          "a price/pay/spending review",
          "a review committee/board/panel",
          "call for/order a review (of sth) The Treasury select committee called last month for a review of the bank's supervisory role.",
          "conduct/carry out a review (of sth) Outside consultants have been called in to conduct a review of the firm's business structure.",
          "launch/complete/conclude a review (of sth) None of the major media companies will be able to act until the Office of Fair Trading concludes its review of commercial broadcasting.",
          "a strategic/independent/comprehensive review Current chairman, Richard Carter, has announced a strategic review."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a report that contains important information about a particular subject or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Current business frameworks and methodologies are analysed in the review appearing in Section 2 of the book.",
          "Ofcom has recently published its review of the telecoms market.",
          "Our annual review and accounts are published each year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short article that someone writes expressing their opinion about something such as a new product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "Our website enables shoppers to make side-by-side product comparisons and read customer reviews.",
          "Despite mixed reviews, the movie was a huge box-office success.",
          "a book/restaurant review"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an examination of the accounts of a business to check that they have been done according to accepted standards:",
        "examples": [
          "The Committee received reports from the external auditors on the conduct of their audit, their review of the accounts, and their comments on risk management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carefully examine a situation to find out whether changes or improvements need to be made:",
        "examples": [
          "Experts are urging borrowers to review their mortgage arrangements and, if they can, to switch now to a better rate.",
          "The airline said it would continue to review the situation.",
          "The EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) reviews all cases before any lawsuits can be filed.",
          "be reviewed by sb/sth The proposed project will be reviewed by several federal agencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide a written description containing important information about a particular subject or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Before moving onto the next chapter, we review some key factors that limit the impact of CEOs within the corporate structure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a short article expressing your opinion about something such as a new product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "Customers reviewing digital cameras are asked to identify whether they are amateur or professional photographers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine the accounts of a business to check that they have been done according to accepted standards:",
        "examples": [
          "The Auditor's Office generally reviews the books of public agencies every three years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to look at or consider again an idea, piece of writing, etc. in order to correct or improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "His helpfulness today has made me revise my original opinion/impression of him.",
          "His publishers made him revise his manuscript three times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study again something you have already learned, in preparation for an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "We're revising (algebra) for the test tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change or correct something, esp. a piece of writing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] With the final exam, you don’t revise it after the teacher reads it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br To revise is to study again what you have been learning in order to prepare for an exam.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change an amount or value in order to make it more accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "The Labor Department announced it had revised the August numbers to show that the economy gained 89,000 jobs that month.",
          "Advisers have revised their estimate of its likely stock market value, from £5.4bn to £5.8bn.",
          "The biggest drop in the global figures came from revising the figure for India downward, which was done in July.",
          "revise sth down/up Eurozone inflation in November has been revised up from 1.8% to 1.9%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make changes to a plan, system, or law in order to improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "As a result of recent analysis, the performance measurement system is currently being revised.",
          "The Department of Agriculture is expected to revise its proposals concerning regulatory changes.",
          "revise a law/a rule/legislation Legislation to revise the laws on corporate lawsuits was blocked last night in the Senate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make changes to a book, document, etc. in order to improve it, correct mistakes, or make it contain the most recent information:",
        "examples": [
          "This third edition has been completely updated and revised."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "changed in some ways:",
        "examples": [
          "a revised edition of a book"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a revised amount or value has been changed in order to make it more accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "The overpayment will be returned through revised deductions, starting this month.",
          "The governor is expected to propose a revised budget within a month.",
          "The global deficit on trade in goods fell to £6.5 billion, from an upwardly revised £7 billion in May.",
          "a revised figure/forecast/estimate",
          "a revised offer/bid/target",
          "a revised 1.8%/$4.6bn/£6m, etc. Retail sales bounced back from a revised 0.2% decline in August to post a larger-than-expected 0.7% rise in September."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a revised plan, system, or law has been changed in order to improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "revised plans/proposals/guidelines",
          "revised laws/regulations/legislation",
          "a revised deal/contract/agreement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document, book, etc. that has been revised has been changed in order to improve it, correct mistakes, or make it contain the most recent information:",
        "examples": [
          "revised edition/version/draft This paper is a revised version of a report commissioned by the Economic Development Institute of the World Bank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at or consider again an idea, piece of writing, etc. in order to correct or improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "His helpfulness today has made me revise my original opinion/impression of him.",
          "His publishers made him revise his manuscript three times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study again something you have already learned, in preparation for an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "We're revising (algebra) for the test tomorrow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revision": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a change that is made to something, or the process of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "These proposals will need a lot of revision.",
          "He was forced to make several revisions to his speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "study of work you have done, in order to prepare for an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "She did no revision, but she still got a very high mark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of changing or correcting something, or the thing that has been changed or corrected:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The Senate is expected to act on tax revision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing an amount or value in order to make it more accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "The official picture of the US labor market was complicated by statistical revisions of earlier estimates.",
          "Economists have stated that revisions to growth in the first quarter of the year were in line with market expectations.",
          "make revisions (to sth) Some revisions to previous years' figures have been made by the Office for National Statistics.",
          "upward/downward revision(s) Good third-quarter figures should lead to an upward revision of the economic forecast in the November pre-budget report.",
          "earnings/tax revisions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing a plan, system, or law in order to improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "Any revision of lending criteria is bound to have an effect on the real economy.",
          "The 334-page audit suggests revisions to state accountability plans.",
          "major/significant/substantial revision(s) Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency announced the first major revision in its fuel economy testing procedures since 1986.",
          "call for/propose/make revisions (to sth) Under the terms of a new environmental law, revisions to U.S. Forest Service plans will be called for every 15 years.",
          "proposed/further revision(s) Proposed revisions would enhance companies' ability to exclude economically insignificant proposals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing a document, book, etc. in order to improve it, correct mistakes, or make it contain the most recent information:",
        "examples": [
          "New software will enable 1,000 new word revisions to be added online to the dictionary every three months.",
          "revision of sth Many employers have had difficulty understanding the 150-page revision of the document.",
          "We request shareholders' comments on the proposed revisions to paragraph (c)(1), and the adoption of proposed new paragraph (c)(2).",
          "The executive order was last updated in 2006 and is currently under revision."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revisions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a change that is made to something, or the process of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "These proposals will need a lot of revision.",
          "He was forced to make several revisions to his speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "study of work you have done, in order to prepare for an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "She did no revision, but she still got a very high mark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of changing or correcting something, or the thing that has been changed or corrected:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The Senate is expected to act on tax revision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing an amount or value in order to make it more accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "The official picture of the US labor market was complicated by statistical revisions of earlier estimates.",
          "Economists have stated that revisions to growth in the first quarter of the year were in line with market expectations.",
          "make revisions (to sth) Some revisions to previous years' figures have been made by the Office for National Statistics.",
          "upward/downward revision(s) Good third-quarter figures should lead to an upward revision of the economic forecast in the November pre-budget report.",
          "earnings/tax revisions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing a plan, system, or law in order to improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "Any revision of lending criteria is bound to have an effect on the real economy.",
          "The 334-page audit suggests revisions to state accountability plans.",
          "major/significant/substantial revision(s) Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency announced the first major revision in its fuel economy testing procedures since 1986.",
          "call for/propose/make revisions (to sth) Under the terms of a new environmental law, revisions to U.S. Forest Service plans will be called for every 15 years.",
          "proposed/further revision(s) Proposed revisions would enhance companies' ability to exclude economically insignificant proposals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing a document, book, etc. in order to improve it, correct mistakes, or make it contain the most recent information:",
        "examples": [
          "New software will enable 1,000 new word revisions to be added online to the dictionary every three months.",
          "revision of sth Many employers have had difficulty understanding the 150-page revision of the document.",
          "We request shareholders' comments on the proposed revisions to paragraph (c)(1), and the adoption of proposed new paragraph (c)(2).",
          "The executive order was last updated in 2006 and is currently under revision."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revisit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go to a place again:",
        "examples": [
          "I revisited Prague last month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk or think about something again, with the intention of improving it or changing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Gun laws need to be revisited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine or consider something again, for example a subject or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "Justices have repeatedly refused to revisit issues raised by their 1980 decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk about or think about something again, with the intention of improving it or changing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Revisit your five year career plan at least every six months.",
          "The finance minister stated that she would not be revisiting her latest tax proposals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revisiting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go to a place again:",
        "examples": [
          "I revisited Prague last month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk or think about something again, with the intention of improving it or changing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Gun laws need to be revisited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine or consider something again, for example a subject or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "Justices have repeatedly refused to revisit issues raised by their 1980 decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk about or think about something again, with the intention of improving it or changing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Revisit your five year career plan at least every six months.",
          "The finance minister stated that she would not be revisiting her latest tax proposals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revitalize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give new life, energy, activity, or success to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Japanese investment has revitalized this part of Britain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put new life or energy into something:",
        "examples": [
          "to revitalize a city/the economy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something grow, develop, or become successful again:",
        "examples": [
          "revitalize an economy/industry/business A variety of policy initiatives have been undertaken aimed at revitalizing the economy.",
          "revitalize a city/an area Community leaders are working hard to attract new industry and revitalize the downtown area."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revitalized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give new life, energy, activity, or success to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Japanese investment has revitalized this part of Britain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revival": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of becoming more active or popular again:",
        "examples": [
          "Recently, there has been some revival of (interest in) ancient music.",
          "An economic/artistic revival is sweeping the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a performance of a play that has not been seen for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "We're staging a revival of a 1950s play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when interest in religion starts again in a stronger way than before, or a meeting or series of meetings organized to encourage this to happen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A revival is also a performance of a play which has not been seen for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a revival of Pinter’s 1960 play"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in which something starts to grow, develop, or become successful again:",
        "examples": [
          "Senior economists believe that market liberalism is leading to a revival of the economy.",
          "We remain hopeful that the revival in the global economy will provide a boost to exports over the remainder of this year.",
          "After the recent recession, retail spending is showing signs of revival.",
          "There are early signs that an economic revival is taking hold.",
          "undergo/enjoy a revival Under new management, the firm has undergone something of a revival.",
          "spark/lead to a revival Prices at the top end of the market adjusted last year, leading to a revival in recent months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revivals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of becoming more active or popular again:",
        "examples": [
          "Recently, there has been some revival of (interest in) ancient music.",
          "An economic/artistic revival is sweeping the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a performance of a play that has not been seen for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "We're staging a revival of a 1950s play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when interest in religion starts again in a stronger way than before, or a meeting or series of meetings organized to encourage this to happen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A revival is also a performance of a play which has not been seen for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a revival of Pinter’s 1960 play"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in which something starts to grow, develop, or become successful again:",
        "examples": [
          "Senior economists believe that market liberalism is leading to a revival of the economy.",
          "We remain hopeful that the revival in the global economy will provide a boost to exports over the remainder of this year.",
          "After the recent recession, retail spending is showing signs of revival.",
          "There are early signs that an economic revival is taking hold.",
          "undergo/enjoy a revival Under new management, the firm has undergone something of a revival.",
          "spark/lead to a revival Prices at the top end of the market adjusted last year, leading to a revival in recent months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to come or bring something back to life, health, existence, or use:",
        "examples": [
          "to revive someone's hopes/confidence/fortunes",
          "My plants revived as soon as I gave them some water.",
          "A hot shower and a cup of tea will revive you.",
          "Traditional skills are being revived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come back to life, health, existence, or use, or bring something back to such a state:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She tried to revive the unconscious woman.",
          "[ I ] My plants revived as soon as I gave them a little water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to grow, develop, or become successful again, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Ministers are hoping to set up a programme to revive the ailing agricultural sector.",
          "The decision to revive a brand should always be backed by making the necessary investments in it.",
          "The store has revived its fortunes in recent years.",
          "Levels of carbon dioxide emissions have started to rise again as industry revives.",
          "revive an economy/business/market Recent interest rate cuts by the Fed were designed to help revive the economy.",
          "revive sales/profits Almost a quarter of the workforce is being laid off in an attempt to revive falling profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people start discussing a particular subject or problem again:",
        "examples": [
          "Amid revived talk of a possible takeover bid, shares closed 10p up at 628.5p."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people feel interested, afraid, hopeful, etc. again:",
        "examples": [
          "A leading research centre is facing closure in a move which has revived fears about scientific promotion of genetically modified crops."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revived": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come or bring something back to life, health, existence, or use:",
        "examples": [
          "to revive someone's hopes/confidence/fortunes",
          "My plants revived as soon as I gave them some water.",
          "A hot shower and a cup of tea will revive you.",
          "Traditional skills are being revived."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reviving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come or bring something back to life, health, existence, or use:",
        "examples": [
          "to revive someone's hopes/confidence/fortunes",
          "My plants revived as soon as I gave them some water.",
          "A hot shower and a cup of tea will revive you.",
          "Traditional skills are being revived."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revocation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of saying officially that an agreement, law, etc. is no longer in effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The complaint against the bar could lead to revocation of its licence.",
          "They were working to reduce probation and parole revocations for offenders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of stating officially that an agreement, right, or legal document is no longer effective:",
        "examples": [
          "revocation of a licence/permit/pass Violators of the law concerning firearms face fines and possible revocation of their permits."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revoke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say officially that an agreement, permission, a law, etc. is no longer in effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The authorities have revoked their original decision to allow development of this rural area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say officially that an agreement, permission, or law is no longer effective:",
        "examples": [
          "Licenses can be revoked for up to five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state officially that an agreement, right, or legal document is no longer effective:",
        "examples": [
          "The Commission may revoke the registration of anyone convicted of a felony in the past 10 years.",
          "revoke a licence/permit/visa",
          "revoke a ruling/order/decision"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revoked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say officially that an agreement, permission, a law, etc. is no longer in effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The authorities have revoked their original decision to allow development of this rural area."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revolt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a large number of people revolt, they refuse to be controlled or ruled, and take action against authority, often violent action:",
        "examples": [
          "The people revolted against foreign rule and established their own government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel unpleasantly shocked or disgusted:",
        "examples": [
          "We were revolted by the dirt and mess in her house.",
          "It revolts me to know that the world spends so much money on arms when millions are dying of hunger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to get rid of a government by using violence:",
        "examples": [
          "Troops were called in to crush/put down the revolt.",
          "The army is in revolt (against its commanders)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take violent action against authority, or to refuse to be controlled or ruled:",
        "examples": [
          "Californians may be ready to revolt against broad cuts in government services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel disgusted:",
        "examples": [
          "I was revolted by his cruelty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revolting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a revolting smell of rotting cabbage",
          "Picking your nose is a revolting habit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disgusting:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve never eaten such revolting food!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revolution": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a change in the way a country is governed, usually to a different political system and often using violence or war:",
        "examples": [
          "The French Revolution changed France from a monarchy to a republic.",
          "The country seems to be heading towards revolution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very important change in the way that people do things:",
        "examples": [
          "a technological revolution",
          "Penicillin produced a revolution in medicine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a circular movement:",
        "examples": [
          "The revolution of the earth around the sun was proposed by Copernicus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one complete circular movement of something, for example a wheel:",
        "examples": [
          "Engine speed can be measured in revolutions per minute (abbreviation rpm)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and great change, esp. the violent change of a system of government:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The country seems to be heading toward revolution.",
          "[ C ] The discovery of penicillin produced a revolution in medicine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement in a circle or curve around a central point:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The moon makes one revolution around the earth in about 29.5 days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a big change or improvement in the way that something works or looks, or in the way that people do a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a revolution in sth Facing up to climate change requires a revolution in business thinking.",
          "an economic/technological/green revolution",
          "the digital/internet/IT revolution"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revolutionaries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involved in or relating to a revolution:",
        "examples": [
          "a revolutionary leader/movement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely new and having a great effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Penicillin was a revolutionary drug.",
          "The 20th century brought about revolutionary changes in our lifestyles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to cause or take part in a revolution:",
        "examples": [
          "She joined a movement of armed revolutionaries.",
          "He was a true revolutionist who didn't fight for the government, but for freedom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a complete change in a system of government, or bringing or causing great change:",
        "examples": [
          "a revolutionary leader/program/idea",
          "Computers have brought revolutionary changes to publishing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports or takes part in a revolution",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a revolutionary product, process, or idea is new and exciting and not like anything that has existed or been done before:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a revolutionary device that will leapfrog current technology.",
          "a revolutionary approach/idea"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revolutionary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involved in or relating to a revolution:",
        "examples": [
          "a revolutionary leader/movement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely new and having a great effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Penicillin was a revolutionary drug.",
          "The 20th century brought about revolutionary changes in our lifestyles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who tries to cause or take part in a revolution:",
        "examples": [
          "She joined a movement of armed revolutionaries.",
          "He was a true revolutionist who didn't fight for the government, but for freedom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a complete change in a system of government, or bringing or causing great change:",
        "examples": [
          "a revolutionary leader/program/idea",
          "Computers have brought revolutionary changes to publishing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports or takes part in a revolution",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a revolutionary product, process, or idea is new and exciting and not like anything that has existed or been done before:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a revolutionary device that will leapfrog current technology.",
          "a revolutionary approach/idea"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revolutionize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to completely change something so that it is much better:",
        "examples": [
          "Newton's discoveries revolutionized physics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a very great or complete change in something:",
        "examples": [
          "Newton’s discoveries revolutionized physics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a big change or improvement to the way something works or looks, or to the way that people do a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Credit scores revolutionized the borrowing process by allowing lenders to make faster, more objective decisions about a person's ability to repay.",
          "Electronic cash systems have revolutionized the way that people around the world pay for goods and services.",
          "revolutionize an industry/business/workplace The company has invested $200 million, in a move aimed at revolutionizing the electric car industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revolutions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a change in the way a country is governed, usually to a different political system and often using violence or war:",
        "examples": [
          "The French Revolution changed France from a monarchy to a republic.",
          "The country seems to be heading towards revolution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very important change in the way that people do things:",
        "examples": [
          "a technological revolution",
          "Penicillin produced a revolution in medicine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a circular movement:",
        "examples": [
          "The revolution of the earth around the sun was proposed by Copernicus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one complete circular movement of something, for example a wheel:",
        "examples": [
          "Engine speed can be measured in revolutions per minute (abbreviation rpm)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and great change, esp. the violent change of a system of government:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The country seems to be heading toward revolution.",
          "[ C ] The discovery of penicillin produced a revolution in medicine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement in a circle or curve around a central point:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The moon makes one revolution around the earth in about 29.5 days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a big change or improvement in the way that something works or looks, or in the way that people do a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a revolution in sth Facing up to climate change requires a revolution in business thinking.",
          "an economic/technological/green revolution",
          "the digital/internet/IT revolution"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revolve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move or cause something to move around a central point or line:",
        "examples": [
          "The earth revolves around the sun.",
          "The gun turret revolved until the gun was aimed at the advancing soldiers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a circle or a curve around a central point, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The plane revolved 162 degrees onto its back.",
          "[ I ] The earth revolves around the sun, roughly in a circle.",
          "[ I ] fig. His life revolves around (= He is only interested in) football."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revolved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or cause something to move around a central point or line:",
        "examples": [
          "The earth revolves around the sun.",
          "The gun turret revolved until the gun was aimed at the advancing soldiers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revolver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of small gun held in one hand that can be fired several times without putting more bullets in it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small gun that is held in one hand and can be fired several times before needing more bullets",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "revolves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move or cause something to move around a central point or line:",
        "examples": [
          "The earth revolves around the sun.",
          "The gun turret revolved until the gun was aimed at the advancing soldiers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a circle or a curve around a central point, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The plane revolved 162 degrees onto its back.",
          "[ I ] The earth revolves around the sun, roughly in a circle.",
          "[ I ] fig. His life revolves around (= He is only interested in) football."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revolving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something that revolves (= moves around a central point):",
        "examples": [
          "a revolving bookcase"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a revolution (= one complete turn of a part in an engine):",
        "examples": [
          "Keep the revs up (= the engine parts turning quickly) or the engine will stall.",
          "a rev counter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the operating speed of an engine while the vehicle is not moving, usually to warm it to the correct temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "The noise of the car engine revving up woke the whole neighbourhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the speed of the engine of a vehicle while the vehicle is not moving:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The pilot moved the plane into position and revved its engines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a show with songs, dances, jokes, and short plays often about recent events",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a theater show with songs, dances, jokes, and short plays, often about recent events",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "revved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a revolution (= one complete turn of a part in an engine):",
        "examples": [
          "Keep the revs up (= the engine parts turning quickly) or the engine will stall.",
          "a rev counter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the operating speed of an engine while the vehicle is not moving, usually to warm it to the correct temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "The noise of the car engine revving up woke the whole neighbourhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the speed of the engine of a vehicle while the vehicle is not moving:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The pilot moved the plane into position and revved its engines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "revving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a revolution (= one complete turn of a part in an engine):",
        "examples": [
          "Keep the revs up (= the engine parts turning quickly) or the engine will stall.",
          "a rev counter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the operating speed of an engine while the vehicle is not moving, usually to warm it to the correct temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "The noise of the car engine revving up woke the whole neighbourhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the speed of the engine of a vehicle while the vehicle is not moving:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The pilot moved the plane into position and revved its engines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "reward": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something given in exchange for good behaviour or good work, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "reward for There's a reward for whoever finishes first.",
          "reward of The rewards of motherhood outweigh the anguish.",
          "reward system A satisfactory reward system enables management to get the desired outcomes from their employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money given to someone who helps the police or who helps to return stolen property to its owner:",
        "examples": [
          "reward for The police offered a reward for any information about the robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of pleasure in the body caused by an area of the brain being stimulated (= made to operate):",
        "examples": [
          "Researchers once thought that dopamine was a simple pleasure switch, the body's own reward button.",
          "reward system Endorphins play a role in the reward system which may explain why some people become addicted to consistent exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a reward:",
        "examples": [
          "reward someone for something The company rewarded him for his years of service with a grand farewell party and several presents.",
          "All his hard work was rewarded (= was made worth it) when he saw his book in print.",
          "reward something with something formal He rewarded their kindness with hostility and contempt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something given in exchange for a useful idea, good behavior, excellent work, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Students hoped for more reward than an announcement in the school paper of their achievement.",
          "[ C ] The rewards (= benefits) of motherhood outweigh the difficulties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reward is also an amount of money given to someone who gives information about a crime to the police or who helps to return lost or stolen property to its owner.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage, for example more money or a better job, that someone receives if they are successful, work hard, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "To compete with bigger players, small firms will need to share more of the risk and reward of the new market with partners.",
          "Two firms each received £20,000 as a reward for their continued participation in the car-sharing scheme.",
          "Achieving targets has become an increasingly significant component of management incentives and rewards.",
          "a reward for sth In a performance culture, you need to let employees know there is a reward for high performance.",
          "receive/get/collect a reward Salespeople who are willing to work longer hours will receive significant rewards.",
          "win/earn a reward The company won a reward for developing the successful patent.",
          "provide/offer a reward Providing rewards to an entire group instead of to individuals can be an effective way to encourage positive group dynamics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that someone earns for doing a job, especially when this is a very large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "financial/economic/monetary rewards",
          "big/huge/generous rewards",
          "reap/receive/earn rewards The link between corporate performance and the big rewards reaped by directors should be more transparent.",
          "provide/offer a reward Most securities fraud cases offer too little reward for private attorneys to pursue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is earned from successful investments:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of these funds are high risk, but the potential rewards are enormous.",
          "Another area which has reaped rewards for investors is the bond fund arena, which tends to be less volatile and lower risk than equity funds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is given to someone who provides important information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "A four-figure reward for information was offered by a local businessman.",
          "a $10,000/£50,000/€100,000, etc. reward",
          "offer/put up a reward A series of high-profile ads in the newspapers offered a substantial reward to anyone who could help with the investigation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person, company, or organization money or other advantages because they have been successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The Industrial Exporter of the Year award will reward a company that has expanded outside the domestic market.",
          "be rewarded (for sth) Managers who innovate and focus on economic profit will be rewarded.",
          "reward sb for sth Bonuses are a management tool that reward employees for hard work.",
          "be rewarded by sb Companies that reduce earnings volatility and lower the probability of large losses are rewarded by financial markets with less expensive and better access to capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if investors are rewarded, they make a profit from their investments:",
        "examples": [
          "be rewarded with sth Anyone who bought the shares at 425.5p in November will have been rewarded with a 12% return."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rewarded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a reward:",
        "examples": [
          "The company rewarded him for his years of service with a grand farewell party and several presents.",
          "All his hard work was rewarded (= was made worth it) when he saw his book in print.",
          "formal He rewarded their kindness with hostility and contempt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rewarding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "giving a reward, especially by making you feel satisfied that you have done something important or useful, or done something well:",
        "examples": [
          "Is it a rewarding job?",
          "Textbook writing can be an intellectually and financially rewarding activity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "satisfying or beneficial:",
        "examples": [
          "a rewarding experience"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "providing a lot of money for a person, company, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Investment bankers should give honest — not just financially rewarding — advice.",
          "Cautious economic manoeuvring has made the stock market safer but less rewarding"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is rewarding gives you a feeling of satisfaction and pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "a rewarding career/job/role",
          "more/less/the most rewarding What is the most rewarding aspect of your work?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rewards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something given in exchange for good behaviour or good work, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "reward for There's a reward for whoever finishes first.",
          "reward of The rewards of motherhood outweigh the anguish.",
          "reward system A satisfactory reward system enables management to get the desired outcomes from their employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money given to someone who helps the police or who helps to return stolen property to its owner:",
        "examples": [
          "reward for The police offered a reward for any information about the robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of pleasure in the body caused by an area of the brain being stimulated (= made to operate):",
        "examples": [
          "Researchers once thought that dopamine was a simple pleasure switch, the body's own reward button.",
          "reward system Endorphins play a role in the reward system which may explain why some people become addicted to consistent exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a reward:",
        "examples": [
          "reward someone for something The company rewarded him for his years of service with a grand farewell party and several presents.",
          "All his hard work was rewarded (= was made worth it) when he saw his book in print.",
          "reward something with something formal He rewarded their kindness with hostility and contempt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something given in exchange for a useful idea, good behavior, excellent work, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Students hoped for more reward than an announcement in the school paper of their achievement.",
          "[ C ] The rewards (= benefits) of motherhood outweigh the difficulties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A reward is also an amount of money given to someone who gives information about a crime to the police or who helps to return lost or stolen property to its owner.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage, for example more money or a better job, that someone receives if they are successful, work hard, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "To compete with bigger players, small firms will need to share more of the risk and reward of the new market with partners.",
          "Two firms each received £20,000 as a reward for their continued participation in the car-sharing scheme.",
          "Achieving targets has become an increasingly significant component of management incentives and rewards.",
          "a reward for sth In a performance culture, you need to let employees know there is a reward for high performance.",
          "receive/get/collect a reward Salespeople who are willing to work longer hours will receive significant rewards.",
          "win/earn a reward The company won a reward for developing the successful patent.",
          "provide/offer a reward Providing rewards to an entire group instead of to individuals can be an effective way to encourage positive group dynamics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that someone earns for doing a job, especially when this is a very large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "financial/economic/monetary rewards",
          "big/huge/generous rewards",
          "reap/receive/earn rewards The link between corporate performance and the big rewards reaped by directors should be more transparent.",
          "provide/offer a reward Most securities fraud cases offer too little reward for private attorneys to pursue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is earned from successful investments:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of these funds are high risk, but the potential rewards are enormous.",
          "Another area which has reaped rewards for investors is the bond fund arena, which tends to be less volatile and lower risk than equity funds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is given to someone who provides important information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "A four-figure reward for information was offered by a local businessman.",
          "a $10,000/£50,000/€100,000, etc. reward",
          "offer/put up a reward A series of high-profile ads in the newspapers offered a substantial reward to anyone who could help with the investigation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person, company, or organization money or other advantages because they have been successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The Industrial Exporter of the Year award will reward a company that has expanded outside the domestic market.",
          "be rewarded (for sth) Managers who innovate and focus on economic profit will be rewarded.",
          "reward sb for sth Bonuses are a management tool that reward employees for hard work.",
          "be rewarded by sb Companies that reduce earnings volatility and lower the probability of large losses are rewarded by financial markets with less expensive and better access to capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if investors are rewarded, they make a profit from their investments:",
        "examples": [
          "be rewarded with sth Anyone who bought the shares at 425.5p in November will have been rewarded with a 12% return."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rewire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put a new system of electric wires into a building or machine:",
        "examples": [
          "You really should have the whole house rewired - the existing wiring isn't safe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rewired": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a new system of electric wires into a building or machine:",
        "examples": [
          "You really should have the whole house rewired - the existing wiring isn't safe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rewrite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to write something such as a book or speech again, in order to improve it or change it:",
        "examples": [
          "If I could rewrite the script I would change one thing.",
          "For four months they wrote and rewrote the book by passing chapters back and forth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the way that something is described or done so that people think about it differently:",
        "examples": [
          "People are going to try to rewrite history and say we didn't succeed.",
          "Look at how he's rewriting the rules of retailing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of writing a book, speech, etc. again, in order to improve it or change it because new information is available:",
        "examples": [
          "The producer says the last scene in the play needs a rewrite.",
          "The proposal has gone through several rewrites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a book, speech, etc. again to improve or change it or to correct information in it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rewrites": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to write something such as a book or speech again, in order to improve it or change it:",
        "examples": [
          "If I could rewrite the script I would change one thing.",
          "For four months they wrote and rewrote the book by passing chapters back and forth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the way that something is described or done so that people think about it differently:",
        "examples": [
          "People are going to try to rewrite history and say we didn't succeed.",
          "Look at how he's rewriting the rules of retailing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of writing a book, speech, etc. again, in order to improve it or change it because new information is available:",
        "examples": [
          "The producer says the last scene in the play needs a rewrite.",
          "The proposal has gone through several rewrites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a book, speech, etc. again to improve or change it or to correct information in it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rewriting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rewritten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rex": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Latin word meaning \"king\", used to show the side in a court case that is the state, when there is a king",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rhesus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance in the red blood cells of most people that causes the production of antibodies in the blood:",
        "examples": [
          "People whose blood contains the rhesus factor are rhesus positive (Rh+) and those whose blood does not contain it are rhesus negative (Rh-)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rhetoric": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "speech or writing intended to be effective and influence people:",
        "examples": [
          "How far the president will be able to translate his campaign rhetoric into action remains to be seen.",
          "I was swayed by her rhetoric into donating all my savings to the charity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of the ways of using language effectively",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "clever language that sounds good but is not sincere or has no real meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "In reply to the question, he just produced a lot of empty (= meaningless) rhetoric."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "speech or writing that is effective and persuasive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rhetoric is also the art of speaking and writing effectively, or the study of this art.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rhetorical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Rhetorical speech or writing is intended to seem important or influence people:",
        "examples": [
          "repetition, that tedious rhetorical device"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rhine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of brown and white cow, originally bred in the Netherlands, that is kept for its meat and milk:",
        "examples": [
          "This dual-purpose breed originated from the Meuse-Rhine-Issel crossed with local cattle.",
          "They were crossbred with other breeds (for instance, Simmental and Meuse-Rhine-Yssel).",
          "a herd of Meuse Rhine Issel cattle"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rhino": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "Rhinoplasty is colloquially referred to as a nose job.",
          "Chronic sufferers of rhinosinusitis are experiencing the body's over-reactive immune response to fungi in the air."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rhinoceros": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large, thick-skinned animal from Africa or Asia that has one or two horns on its nose:",
        "examples": [
          "a population of black/white rhinoceros"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large, thick-skinned animal that eats plants and has one or two horns on its nose",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rhinos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "Rhinoplasty is colloquially referred to as a nose job.",
          "Chronic sufferers of rhinosinusitis are experiencing the body's over-reactive immune response to fungi in the air."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rhombus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat shape that has four sides that are all of equal length",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, the rounded corners of the rink (= playing area) :",
        "examples": [
          "They cleared the puck out of the zone and it rattled around the rhombus at the other end of the ice.",
          "The two players scrambled for the puck near the rhombus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat shape with four sides of equal length and four angles that usually are not 90°",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rhubarb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant that has long, sour-tasting red and green stems that can be cooked and eaten as a fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you ever eaten rhubarb crumble?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud argument",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word that is repeated many times in order to produce the sound of people talking when the meaning of the word is not important:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to stand at the back of the stage saying \"rhubarb, rhubarb\" in the crowd scenes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the long red stems of a plant that are prepared in a pie or as a sweet fruit dish",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rhyme": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Words that rhyme have the same last sound:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Blue\" and \"flew\" rhyme.",
          "Can you think of a word that rhymes with \"orange\"?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word that has the same last sound as another word:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you think of a rhyme for \"orange\"?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short poem, especially for young children:",
        "examples": [
          "a book of rhymes and songs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of rhymes in poetry:",
        "examples": [
          "This poem is her first attempt at rhyme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written or spoken as a poem so that the word at the end of a line has the same last sound as a word at the end of another line:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of modern poetry is not written in rhyme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the vowel in the middle of a syllable, and any sounds after it in the syllable",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of words) to have the same final sound, or to use words that have the same final sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] \"Love\" and \"above\" rhyme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two or more words with the same final sound, or the use of such words, esp. at the ends of lines in a poem or song:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Can you think of a rhyme for \"orange\"?",
          "[ U ] She does not use rhyme in her poems."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rhymed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Words that rhyme have the same last sound:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Blue\" and \"flew\" rhyme.",
          "Can you think of a word that rhymes with \"orange\"?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rhymes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Words that rhyme have the same last sound:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Blue\" and \"flew\" rhyme.",
          "Can you think of a word that rhymes with \"orange\"?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word that has the same last sound as another word:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you think of a rhyme for \"orange\"?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short poem, especially for young children:",
        "examples": [
          "a book of rhymes and songs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of rhymes in poetry:",
        "examples": [
          "This poem is her first attempt at rhyme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written or spoken as a poem so that the word at the end of a line has the same last sound as a word at the end of another line:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of modern poetry is not written in rhyme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the vowel in the middle of a syllable, and any sounds after it in the syllable",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of words) to have the same final sound, or to use words that have the same final sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] \"Love\" and \"above\" rhyme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two or more words with the same final sound, or the use of such words, esp. at the ends of lines in a poem or song:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Can you think of a rhyme for \"orange\"?",
          "[ U ] She does not use rhyme in her poems."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rhyming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Words that rhyme have the same last sound:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Blue\" and \"flew\" rhyme.",
          "Can you think of a word that rhymes with \"orange\"?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rhythm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that is used in music, poetry, and dancing:",
        "examples": [
          "He beat out a jazz rhythm on the drums.",
          "I've got no sense of rhythm, so I'm a terrible dancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular movement or pattern of movements:",
        "examples": [
          "She was lulled to sleep by the gentle rhythm of the boat in the water.",
          "She hit the ball so hard that her opponent had no chance to establish any rhythm in her game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular pattern of change, especially one that happens in nature:",
        "examples": [
          "the rhythm of the seasons",
          "Breathing and sleeping are examples of biological rhythms in humans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regularly repeated pattern of sounds or beats used in music, poems, and dances:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a jazz rhythm",
          "[ U ] You need a sense of rhythm to be a good dancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rhythm is also a regular movement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The rhythm of a boat rocking in the water lulled him to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rhythm is also a regular pattern of change:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Waking and sleeping are examples of biological rhythms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rhythmic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A rhythmic sound has a regular movement or beat that is repeated:",
        "examples": [
          "the rhythmic sound of the train"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rhythmically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that has a regular, repeated movement or beat:",
        "examples": [
          "Try to breathe deeply and rhythmically.",
          "The group rhythmically chanted, \"No more cuts!\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rhythms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that is used in music, poetry, and dancing:",
        "examples": [
          "He beat out a jazz rhythm on the drums.",
          "I've got no sense of rhythm, so I'm a terrible dancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular movement or pattern of movements:",
        "examples": [
          "She was lulled to sleep by the gentle rhythm of the boat in the water.",
          "She hit the ball so hard that her opponent had no chance to establish any rhythm in her game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular pattern of change, especially one that happens in nature:",
        "examples": [
          "the rhythm of the seasons",
          "Breathing and sleeping are examples of biological rhythms in humans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regularly repeated pattern of sounds or beats used in music, poems, and dances:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a jazz rhythm",
          "[ U ] You need a sense of rhythm to be a good dancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rhythm is also a regular movement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The rhythm of a boat rocking in the water lulled him to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rhythm is also a regular pattern of change:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Waking and sleeping are examples of biological rhythms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ri": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Rhode Island: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rib": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bone that curves round from your back to your chest:",
        "examples": [
          "My son broke a rib when he fell off a ladder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of meat taken from this part of an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "He cooked rib of lamb for Sunday lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the curved pieces of metal or wood that support the structure of a boat or roof",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of knitting that makes a pattern of raised parallel lines",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to joke and laugh at someone in a friendly way about something:",
        "examples": [
          "His brothers ribbed him about his new girlfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the bones that curve around from the spine (= the line of bones down the center of the back) on each side of the upper part of the body to form the chest",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rib is also a piece of meat taken from this part of an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "barbecued ribs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Ribs are also the thin, curved pieces of metal or wood that shape and support the sides and bottom of a boat or the top of an umbrella (= a cover that protects from rain or sun).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh at or joke about someone in a friendly way; tease:",
        "examples": [
          "The two leaders ribbed each other good-naturedly during the press conference."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ribbon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow strip of material used to tie things together or as a decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "Sandra often wears a ribbon in her hair.",
          "He tied up the present with ribbon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow piece of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A ribbon of road stretched ahead of us across the desert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of coloured material given to someone in the armed forces to show approval and admiration for their brave actions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decorative object made of ribbon given as a prize in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He won a blue ribbon for best hairdresser."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the narrow strip of material that contains the ink for a typewriter:",
        "examples": [
          "My typewriter needs a new ribbon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow strip of material used to tie things together or as a decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He tied the present with ribbon.",
          "[ C ] fig. A ribbon of road stretched before us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ribbon is also the narrow strip of material that contains the ink for a typewriter or computer printer.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ribbons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow strip of material used to tie things together or as a decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "Sandra often wears a ribbon in her hair.",
          "He tied up the present with ribbon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow piece of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A ribbon of road stretched ahead of us across the desert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of coloured material given to someone in the armed forces to show approval and admiration for their brave actions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decorative object made of ribbon given as a prize in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He won a blue ribbon for best hairdresser."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the narrow strip of material that contains the ink for a typewriter:",
        "examples": [
          "My typewriter needs a new ribbon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow strip of material used to tie things together or as a decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He tied the present with ribbon.",
          "[ C ] fig. A ribbon of road stretched before us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ribbon is also the narrow strip of material that contains the ink for a typewriter or computer printer.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ribs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bone that curves round from your back to your chest:",
        "examples": [
          "My son broke a rib when he fell off a ladder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of meat taken from this part of an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "He cooked rib of lamb for Sunday lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the curved pieces of metal or wood that support the structure of a boat or roof",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of knitting that makes a pattern of raised parallel lines",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to joke and laugh at someone in a friendly way about something:",
        "examples": [
          "His brothers ribbed him about his new girlfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the bones that curve around from the spine (= the line of bones down the center of the back) on each side of the upper part of the body to form the chest",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rib is also a piece of meat taken from this part of an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "barbecued ribs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Ribs are also the thin, curved pieces of metal or wood that shape and support the sides and bottom of a boat or the top of an umbrella (= a cover that protects from rain or sun).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh at or joke about someone in a friendly way; tease:",
        "examples": [
          "The two leaders ribbed each other good-naturedly during the press conference."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the small seeds of a particular type of grass, cooked, and eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "boiled/steamed/fried rice",
          "long-grain rice",
          "Do you prefer brown rice or white rice?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a grass that produces these seeds and grows in warm wet places",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate food, especially cooked potatoes, into very small pieces that look like rice by forcing it through small holes in a special tool:",
        "examples": [
          "Peel, boil, and rice the potatoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the small brown or white seeds produced by a grass plant that are a major food source in many countries, or the plant itself, which is grown in warm, wet places",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rich": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of money or valuable possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the third richest man in the country.",
          "They're one of the world's richest nations.",
          "He is determined to get rich quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a large amount of a valuable natural substance such as coal, oil, or wood:",
        "examples": [
          "The region is rich in minerals and coal deposits.",
          "The country has vast oil reserves and rich deposits of other minerals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a lot of something good or useful:",
        "examples": [
          "Pineapple juice is rich in vitamins A and B."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rich land or soil contains a large amount of substances that help plants to grow:",
        "examples": [
          "the richest arable land in the country"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in compounds to say that someone has a lot of a particular thing, or that something contains a lot of a particular substance:",
        "examples": [
          "This type of pension plan is popular with business owners or property-rich investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a lot of exciting events or experiences and therefore very interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "He has written a book about the island's rich history.",
          "She had a rich and varied life and met many famous and exciting people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the style of something such as a piece of furniture or a building is rich, it contains a lot of decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "The temple is noted for its rich carvings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rich colour, sound, smell, or taste is strong in a pleasing or attractive way:",
        "examples": [
          "This lipstick gives long-lasting rich colour.",
          "She produced a rich, deep tone from her clarinet.",
          "The wine has a rich aromatic flavour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rich material is very beautiful and valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a velvet skirt and a rich brocade jacket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If food is rich, it contains a large amount of oil, butter, eggs, or cream:",
        "examples": [
          "This chocolate mousse is too rich for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone's opinions when that person has the same bad qualities as the person they are criticizing:",
        "examples": [
          "The education minister's criticism of the new exam system seems rich, considering it was he who demanded the changes in the first place.",
          "\"He said I looked fat.\" \"That's a bit rich coming from him.\" (= he himself is fat)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rich people considered together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The resort is frequented by the rich and famous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in compounds to say that someone has a lot of a particular thing, or that something contains a lot of a particular substance:",
        "examples": [
          "This type of pension plan is popular with business owners or property-rich investors.",
          "One of the mysteries of our times is why some oil-rich countries have so many poor living in them.",
          "a recipe for a vitamin-rich vegetable soup",
          "The whole family is asset-rich but cash-poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a large amount of a valuable substance:",
        "examples": [
          "milk and other calcium-rich food",
          "an oil-rich country"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of money or valuable possessions; wealthy:",
        "examples": [
          "a rich man",
          "The United States is one of the world’s richest nations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rich also means made of something beautiful and expensive or valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "a rich brocade jacket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or containing a large amount of something desirable or valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "The country is rich in oil, minerals, and timber.",
          "Orange juice is rich in vitamin C.",
          "The island has a rich and complex history"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Earth that is rich contains a large amount of substances that help plants to grow.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the style or decoration of something, such as a piece of furniture or a building, is rich, it has a large amount of valuable and beautiful decoration.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food) containing a large amount of oil, butter, eggs, or cream:",
        "examples": [
          "This chocolate butter cream is too rich for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a color, sound, smell, or taste) strong in a pleasing or attractive way:",
        "examples": [
          "The fields were bathed in a rich, red-gold light from the setting sun.",
          "He has a rich, resonant voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who have a lot of money or valuable possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "The resort is crowded with the rich and famous in winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of money or valuable possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the third richest man in Britain.",
          "All of the world's richest nations were invited to attend the summit.",
          "We're not rich but we try to give to charity as often as we can.",
          "get rich Her only aim is to get rich quickly.",
          "The rich are getting richer while the poor are getting poorer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a large amount of a valuable natural substance such as coal, iron, or wood:",
        "examples": [
          "The country has vast oil reserves and rich deposits of other minerals.",
          "be rich in sth The region is rich in minerals and coal deposits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who have a lot of money or valuable possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "The very rich really can't begin to understand the problems of ordinary people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "richardson": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fairly rare condition in which an old person loses control over the muscles in their eyes, face, and neck. It eventually leads to dementia (= loss of mental ability).",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "richer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of money or valuable possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the third richest man in the country.",
          "They're one of the world's richest nations.",
          "He is determined to get rich quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a large amount of a valuable natural substance such as coal, oil, or wood:",
        "examples": [
          "The region is rich in minerals and coal deposits.",
          "The country has vast oil reserves and rich deposits of other minerals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a lot of something good or useful:",
        "examples": [
          "Pineapple juice is rich in vitamins A and B."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rich land or soil contains a large amount of substances that help plants to grow:",
        "examples": [
          "the richest arable land in the country"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in compounds to say that someone has a lot of a particular thing, or that something contains a lot of a particular substance:",
        "examples": [
          "This type of pension plan is popular with business owners or property-rich investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a lot of exciting events or experiences and therefore very interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "He has written a book about the island's rich history.",
          "She had a rich and varied life and met many famous and exciting people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the style of something such as a piece of furniture or a building is rich, it contains a lot of decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "The temple is noted for its rich carvings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rich colour, sound, smell, or taste is strong in a pleasing or attractive way:",
        "examples": [
          "This lipstick gives long-lasting rich colour.",
          "She produced a rich, deep tone from her clarinet.",
          "The wine has a rich aromatic flavour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rich material is very beautiful and valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a velvet skirt and a rich brocade jacket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If food is rich, it contains a large amount of oil, butter, eggs, or cream:",
        "examples": [
          "This chocolate mousse is too rich for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone's opinions when that person has the same bad qualities as the person they are criticizing:",
        "examples": [
          "The education minister's criticism of the new exam system seems rich, considering it was he who demanded the changes in the first place.",
          "\"He said I looked fat.\" \"That's a bit rich coming from him.\" (= he himself is fat)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rich people considered together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The resort is frequented by the rich and famous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in compounds to say that someone has a lot of a particular thing, or that something contains a lot of a particular substance:",
        "examples": [
          "This type of pension plan is popular with business owners or property-rich investors.",
          "One of the mysteries of our times is why some oil-rich countries have so many poor living in them.",
          "a recipe for a vitamin-rich vegetable soup",
          "The whole family is asset-rich but cash-poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a large amount of a valuable substance:",
        "examples": [
          "milk and other calcium-rich food",
          "an oil-rich country"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of money or valuable possessions; wealthy:",
        "examples": [
          "a rich man",
          "The United States is one of the world’s richest nations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rich also means made of something beautiful and expensive or valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "a rich brocade jacket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or containing a large amount of something desirable or valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "The country is rich in oil, minerals, and timber.",
          "Orange juice is rich in vitamin C.",
          "The island has a rich and complex history"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Earth that is rich contains a large amount of substances that help plants to grow.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the style or decoration of something, such as a piece of furniture or a building, is rich, it has a large amount of valuable and beautiful decoration.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food) containing a large amount of oil, butter, eggs, or cream:",
        "examples": [
          "This chocolate butter cream is too rich for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a color, sound, smell, or taste) strong in a pleasing or attractive way:",
        "examples": [
          "The fields were bathed in a rich, red-gold light from the setting sun.",
          "He has a rich, resonant voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who have a lot of money or valuable possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "The resort is crowded with the rich and famous in winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of money or valuable possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the third richest man in Britain.",
          "All of the world's richest nations were invited to attend the summit.",
          "We're not rich but we try to give to charity as often as we can.",
          "get rich Her only aim is to get rich quickly.",
          "The rich are getting richer while the poor are getting poorer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a large amount of a valuable natural substance such as coal, iron, or wood:",
        "examples": [
          "The country has vast oil reserves and rich deposits of other minerals.",
          "be rich in sth The region is rich in minerals and coal deposits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who have a lot of money or valuable possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "The very rich really can't begin to understand the problems of ordinary people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "riches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of money or valuable possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "She donated a sizeable portion of her riches to children's charities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large quantity of a valuable natural substance:",
        "examples": [
          "The country has great oil/mineral riches.",
          "They plundered the rainforest for its natural riches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something desirable or valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "oil/mineral/cultural riches"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great wealth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "richest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of money or valuable possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the third richest man in the country.",
          "They're one of the world's richest nations.",
          "He is determined to get rich quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a large amount of a valuable natural substance such as coal, oil, or wood:",
        "examples": [
          "The region is rich in minerals and coal deposits.",
          "The country has vast oil reserves and rich deposits of other minerals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a lot of something good or useful:",
        "examples": [
          "Pineapple juice is rich in vitamins A and B."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rich land or soil contains a large amount of substances that help plants to grow:",
        "examples": [
          "the richest arable land in the country"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in compounds to say that someone has a lot of a particular thing, or that something contains a lot of a particular substance:",
        "examples": [
          "This type of pension plan is popular with business owners or property-rich investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a lot of exciting events or experiences and therefore very interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "He has written a book about the island's rich history.",
          "She had a rich and varied life and met many famous and exciting people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the style of something such as a piece of furniture or a building is rich, it contains a lot of decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "The temple is noted for its rich carvings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rich colour, sound, smell, or taste is strong in a pleasing or attractive way:",
        "examples": [
          "This lipstick gives long-lasting rich colour.",
          "She produced a rich, deep tone from her clarinet.",
          "The wine has a rich aromatic flavour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rich material is very beautiful and valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a velvet skirt and a rich brocade jacket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If food is rich, it contains a large amount of oil, butter, eggs, or cream:",
        "examples": [
          "This chocolate mousse is too rich for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone's opinions when that person has the same bad qualities as the person they are criticizing:",
        "examples": [
          "The education minister's criticism of the new exam system seems rich, considering it was he who demanded the changes in the first place.",
          "\"He said I looked fat.\" \"That's a bit rich coming from him.\" (= he himself is fat)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rich people considered together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The resort is frequented by the rich and famous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in compounds to say that someone has a lot of a particular thing, or that something contains a lot of a particular substance:",
        "examples": [
          "This type of pension plan is popular with business owners or property-rich investors.",
          "One of the mysteries of our times is why some oil-rich countries have so many poor living in them.",
          "a recipe for a vitamin-rich vegetable soup",
          "The whole family is asset-rich but cash-poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a large amount of a valuable substance:",
        "examples": [
          "milk and other calcium-rich food",
          "an oil-rich country"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of money or valuable possessions; wealthy:",
        "examples": [
          "a rich man",
          "The United States is one of the world’s richest nations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rich also means made of something beautiful and expensive or valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "a rich brocade jacket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or containing a large amount of something desirable or valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "The country is rich in oil, minerals, and timber.",
          "Orange juice is rich in vitamin C.",
          "The island has a rich and complex history"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Earth that is rich contains a large amount of substances that help plants to grow.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the style or decoration of something, such as a piece of furniture or a building, is rich, it has a large amount of valuable and beautiful decoration.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food) containing a large amount of oil, butter, eggs, or cream:",
        "examples": [
          "This chocolate butter cream is too rich for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a color, sound, smell, or taste) strong in a pleasing or attractive way:",
        "examples": [
          "The fields were bathed in a rich, red-gold light from the setting sun.",
          "He has a rich, resonant voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who have a lot of money or valuable possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "The resort is crowded with the rich and famous in winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of money or valuable possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the third richest man in Britain.",
          "All of the world's richest nations were invited to attend the summit.",
          "We're not rich but we try to give to charity as often as we can.",
          "get rich Her only aim is to get rich quickly.",
          "The rich are getting richer while the poor are getting poorer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a large amount of a valuable natural substance such as coal, iron, or wood:",
        "examples": [
          "The country has vast oil reserves and rich deposits of other minerals.",
          "be rich in sth The region is rich in minerals and coal deposits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who have a lot of money or valuable possessions:",
        "examples": [
          "The very rich really can't begin to understand the problems of ordinary people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "richly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of beautiful or expensive decoration, furniture, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The façade of the church is richly decorated in green and white marble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a very special or valuable way, or in a way that is greater than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The cake takes two hours to cook, but your patience will be richly rewarded.",
          "She finally obtained the recognition which she so richly deserved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to a great degree:",
        "examples": [
          "richly decorated gowns of scarlet and gold",
          "a richly deserved reward"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large pile of straw or hay (= dried grass) that has been built in a regular shape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to twist a part of your body and hurt it:",
        "examples": [
          "I ricked my neck while I was playing squash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rickety": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in bad condition and therefore weak and likely to break:",
        "examples": [
          "Careful! That chair's a bit rickety.",
          "She slowly climbed the rickety wooden steps.",
          "figurative The recession put a lot of strain on an already rickety economic system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in bad condition or weak and therefore likely to break:",
        "examples": [
          "a rickety old chair"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ricks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large pile of straw or hay (= dried grass) that has been built in a regular shape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to twist a part of your body and hurt it:",
        "examples": [
          "I ricked my neck while I was playing squash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rico": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of islands in the West Indies that are a US territory (= a large area that has some local government but fewer rights than a state):",
        "examples": [
          "Puerto Rico is a land rich in history and tradition.",
          "One of the houses we rented in Puerto Rico had a mango tree in the garden."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ricochet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a ball or bullet ricochets, it hits a surface and moves away from it at an angle:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball ricocheted off the goalkeeper and into the net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ball or bullet that hits a surface and moves away from it at an angle, or an occasion when this happens :",
        "examples": [
          "He was hit by a ricochet from a stray bullet.",
          "Their second goal was a ricochet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a ball, bullet, or other small object) to bounce off a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball ricocheted off the goalie’s foot and into the net."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ricocheting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a ball or bullet ricochets, it hits a surface and moves away from it at an angle:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball ricocheted off the goalkeeper and into the net."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ricochets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a ball or bullet ricochets, it hits a surface and moves away from it at an angle:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball ricocheted off the goalkeeper and into the net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ball or bullet that hits a surface and moves away from it at an angle, or an occasion when this happens :",
        "examples": [
          "He was hit by a ricochet from a stray bullet.",
          "Their second goal was a ricochet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a ball, bullet, or other small object) to bounce off a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball ricocheted off the goalie’s foot and into the net."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not now have an unwanted or unpleasant task, object, or person:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't enjoy marking those papers and I was glad to be rid of them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or throw away something unwanted:",
        "examples": [
          "That cream got rid of my skin rash.",
          "I used weedkiller to get rid of the weeds in the garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell an old or unwanted possession:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you managed to get rid of your old Volvo yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send away someone annoying or to persuade them to leave:",
        "examples": [
          "We got rid of our unwelcome guests by saying we had to go to bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to free a person or place of something unwanted or harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "In the city, it is hard to rid a building permanently of pests."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "riddance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "said when you are pleased that a bad or unwanted thing or person, or something of poor quality, has gone:",
        "examples": [
          "We've got rid of the old computer system, and good riddance is what I say."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ridden": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of something unpleasant or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a superstition-ridden community.",
          "She was guilt-ridden when she discovered that the business had failed because of her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "riddle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of question that describes something in a difficult and confusing way and has a clever or funny answer, often asked as a game",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is confusing, or a problem that is difficult to solve:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists may have solved the riddle of Saturn's rings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a lot of holes in something:",
        "examples": [
          "The anti-aircraft guns riddled the plane's wings with bullets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a question that has a surprising or amusing answer, or something that is a mystery or is hard to explain:",
        "examples": [
          "Scholars have not completely solved the riddle of the sphinx."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a lot of holes in something:",
        "examples": [
          "By the end of the game we had riddled the wall around the dartboard with a dozen little holes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "riddled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "full of holes:",
        "examples": [
          "He wore an old jacket riddled with holes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of something unwanted:",
        "examples": [
          "an old sweater riddled with holes",
          "a book riddled with errors"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "riddles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of question that describes something in a difficult and confusing way and has a clever or funny answer, often asked as a game",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is confusing, or a problem that is difficult to solve:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists may have solved the riddle of Saturn's rings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a lot of holes in something:",
        "examples": [
          "The anti-aircraft guns riddled the plane's wings with bullets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a question that has a surprising or amusing answer, or something that is a mystery or is hard to explain:",
        "examples": [
          "Scholars have not completely solved the riddle of the sphinx."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a lot of holes in something:",
        "examples": [
          "By the end of the game we had riddled the wall around the dartboard with a dozen little holes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ride": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to sit on something such as a bicycle, motorbike, or horse and travel along on it controlling its movements:",
        "examples": [
          "I learned to ride a bike when I was six.",
          "I ride my moped to work.",
          "ride on I ride to work on my moped.",
          "ride by/past The hunters came riding by/past on their horses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ride a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you ride?",
          "Their daughter is learning to ride.",
          "He rides well/badly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel in a vehicle, such as a car, bus, or train:",
        "examples": [
          "ride on He doesn't have a car so he rides to work on the bus.",
          "mainly US We rode the train from San Diego to Portland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to control someone and force them to work:",
        "examples": [
          "Your boss is riding you much too hard at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey on a horse or bicycle, or in a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a short bus ride to the airport.",
          "I went for a (horse) ride last Saturday.",
          "ride on Do you want to come for a ride on my bike?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an experience, especially one of a particular sort:",
        "examples": [
          "The last three years have been quite a ride for everyone involved in the project.",
          "The film certainly gives its audience a fun ride."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a free journey in a car to a place where you want to go:",
        "examples": [
          "He asked me for a ride into town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives you a ride in their car:",
        "examples": [
          "Well, I have to go - my ride is here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's car:",
        "examples": [
          "Hey, nice ride."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine in an amusement park that people travel in or are moved around by for entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "on a ride We went on all the rides.",
          "My favourite ride is the Ferris wheel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sit on a horse, bicycle, etc. and travel on it while controlling its movements, or to travel in a vehicle, such as a car, bus, or train:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I ride to work on my bike.",
          "[ T ] We rode the subway from Coney Island to the Bronx."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To ride someone is to criticize someone, esp. to forcefully persuade that person to do more or to do what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Your boss rides you much too hard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trip on an animal or bicycle, etc., or in a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a short bus ride to the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ride is also a machine in an amusement park which spins or moves people for entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "My favorite ride is the Ferris wheel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal effectively with a situation that changes quickly or is difficult, usually getting an advantage from it:",
        "examples": [
          "He came to Iowa Falls in 1985, and has ridden the ups and downs of the rural economy ever since.",
          "They rode the stock market recovery so effectively that the value of their portfolio increased by 146% during the last quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be involved in a situation that may end badly:",
        "examples": [
          "The specialist mortgage lender's lowly rating is because of widespread concerns that the buy-to-let housing market is riding for a fall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be having a period of great success:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares in the telecoms company are riding high, at around $24 per share."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enjoy the advantages of a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Banks who rode the mortgage wave for years are now experiencing much harder times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a situation that is dangerous, difficult, easy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Stocks could be in for a bumpy ride as Wall Street tries to guess the outcome of the Federal Reserve's next monetary policy meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally do something dishonest or unpleasant in order to get an advantage for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "Some so-called \"market professionals\" have been taking inexperienced shareholders for a ride."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rider": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who travels along on a horse or bicycle:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the riders was thrown off his horse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that is added to what has already been said or decided, or an addition to a government bill (= a written plan for a law):",
        "examples": [
          "I should like to add a rider to the judgment of the court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement added to the contract of a performer saying what they would like to have provided in their dressing room:",
        "examples": [
          "He requested only Pepsi and a few slices of pizza on his rider for a personal appearance.",
          "The singer's 25-page rider included \"non smelly\" cheese, six kinds of water, and five sofas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in a vehicle, or on an animal, bicycle, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an addition to an official or legal document:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll need a rider or extra insurance for high-end items such as jewelry, computers, and artwork.",
          "The Senate had to accept the rider to the bill that Gorton had crafted with mining industry lobbyists."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "riders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who travels along on a horse or bicycle:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the riders was thrown off his horse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that is added to what has already been said or decided, or an addition to a government bill (= a written plan for a law):",
        "examples": [
          "I should like to add a rider to the judgment of the court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement added to the contract of a performer saying what they would like to have provided in their dressing room:",
        "examples": [
          "He requested only Pepsi and a few slices of pizza on his rider for a personal appearance.",
          "The singer's 25-page rider included \"non smelly\" cheese, six kinds of water, and five sofas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in a vehicle, or on an animal, bicycle, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an addition to an official or legal document:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll need a rider or extra insurance for high-end items such as jewelry, computers, and artwork.",
          "The Senate had to accept the rider to the bill that Gorton had crafted with mining industry lobbyists."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rides": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to sit on something such as a bicycle, motorbike, or horse and travel along on it controlling its movements:",
        "examples": [
          "I learned to ride a bike when I was six.",
          "I ride my moped to work.",
          "ride on I ride to work on my moped.",
          "ride by/past The hunters came riding by/past on their horses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ride a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you ride?",
          "Their daughter is learning to ride.",
          "He rides well/badly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel in a vehicle, such as a car, bus, or train:",
        "examples": [
          "ride on He doesn't have a car so he rides to work on the bus.",
          "mainly US We rode the train from San Diego to Portland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to control someone and force them to work:",
        "examples": [
          "Your boss is riding you much too hard at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey on a horse or bicycle, or in a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a short bus ride to the airport.",
          "I went for a (horse) ride last Saturday.",
          "ride on Do you want to come for a ride on my bike?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an experience, especially one of a particular sort:",
        "examples": [
          "The last three years have been quite a ride for everyone involved in the project.",
          "The film certainly gives its audience a fun ride."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a free journey in a car to a place where you want to go:",
        "examples": [
          "He asked me for a ride into town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives you a ride in their car:",
        "examples": [
          "Well, I have to go - my ride is here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's car:",
        "examples": [
          "Hey, nice ride."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine in an amusement park that people travel in or are moved around by for entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "on a ride We went on all the rides.",
          "My favourite ride is the Ferris wheel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sit on a horse, bicycle, etc. and travel on it while controlling its movements, or to travel in a vehicle, such as a car, bus, or train:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I ride to work on my bike.",
          "[ T ] We rode the subway from Coney Island to the Bronx."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To ride someone is to criticize someone, esp. to forcefully persuade that person to do more or to do what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Your boss rides you much too hard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trip on an animal or bicycle, etc., or in a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a short bus ride to the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ride is also a machine in an amusement park which spins or moves people for entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "My favorite ride is the Ferris wheel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal effectively with a situation that changes quickly or is difficult, usually getting an advantage from it:",
        "examples": [
          "He came to Iowa Falls in 1985, and has ridden the ups and downs of the rural economy ever since.",
          "They rode the stock market recovery so effectively that the value of their portfolio increased by 146% during the last quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be involved in a situation that may end badly:",
        "examples": [
          "The specialist mortgage lender's lowly rating is because of widespread concerns that the buy-to-let housing market is riding for a fall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be having a period of great success:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares in the telecoms company are riding high, at around $24 per share."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enjoy the advantages of a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Banks who rode the mortgage wave for years are now experiencing much harder times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a situation that is dangerous, difficult, easy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Stocks could be in for a bumpy ride as Wall Street tries to guess the outcome of the Federal Reserve's next monetary policy meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally do something dishonest or unpleasant in order to get an advantage for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "Some so-called \"market professionals\" have been taking inexperienced shareholders for a ride."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ridge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow raised part of a surface, especially a high edge along a mountain:",
        "examples": [
          "We walked along the narrow mountain ridge.",
          "figurative A ridge (= a narrow area) of high pressure will bring good weather this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a roof where the sloping sides join at the top",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow, raised part of a surface, esp. a high edge of a hill or mountain:",
        "examples": [
          "a mountain ridge",
          "Plowed ridges looked like stripes across the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ridge of high pressure is a narrow air mass that brings good weather.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The ridge of a roof is where the sloping parts or sides come together at the top.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ridicule": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unkind words or actions that make someone or something look stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "She was treated with scorn and ridicule by her colleagues when she applied for the job.",
          "He's become an object of ridicule (= a person that everyone thinks is stupid and criticizes or laughs at)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh at someone in an unkind way:",
        "examples": [
          "She rarely spoke her mind out of fear of being ridiculed.",
          "He was ridiculed for his ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "words or actions that make someone or something seem foolish or stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "He was an unhappy figure of ridicule, not a figure of fun, among his colleagues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh at someone or something in an unkind way:",
        "examples": [
          "She was ridiculed for her old-fashioned ideas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ridiculed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh at someone in an unkind way:",
        "examples": [
          "She rarely spoke her mind out of fear of being ridiculed.",
          "He was ridiculed for his ideas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ridiculous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at:",
        "examples": [
          "Do I look ridiculous in this hat?",
          "Don't be so ridiculous! I can't possibly afford to stay in a hotel like that.",
          "It's ridiculous to expect a two-year-old to be able to read!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "foolish or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t be ridiculous – there’s no way I can buy a car."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ridiculously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is stupid or unreasonable and deserves to be laughed at:",
        "examples": [
          "Hotel rooms in the city are ridiculously overpriced.",
          "She has ridiculously high standards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "riding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sport or activity of riding horses:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you ever been riding?",
          "She goes riding on Saturdays.",
          "riding boots and a riding hat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area of a country which is represented by an elected official",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport or activity of riding horses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "riff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in jazz or popular music, a tune that continues or appears regularly in a piece of music while other parts change or are added:",
        "examples": [
          "The song is punctuated by long guitar riffs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is slightly different to the usual form:",
        "examples": [
          "Pistachio-parmesan truffles are a fun riff on those nut-covered cheese balls your mum used to make.",
          "His ingenious riff on the original script delights and provokes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in jazz or popular music, to play a short, repeated series of notes :",
        "examples": [
          "The singer growled over acoustic guitar while his bandmates riffed on banjo, ukulele, and fiddle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak for a long time on a particular subject, especially in a humorous way:",
        "examples": [
          "He strutted and riffed on topics from global warming to parenthood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in popular music) a simple tune that is used as a pattern for creating more complicated musical patterns",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "riffraff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "people with a bad reputation or of a low social class:",
        "examples": [
          "She warned her son to keep away from such riffraff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "riffs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in jazz or popular music, a tune that continues or appears regularly in a piece of music while other parts change or are added:",
        "examples": [
          "The song is punctuated by long guitar riffs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is slightly different to the usual form:",
        "examples": [
          "Pistachio-parmesan truffles are a fun riff on those nut-covered cheese balls your mum used to make.",
          "His ingenious riff on the original script delights and provokes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in jazz or popular music, to play a short, repeated series of notes :",
        "examples": [
          "The singer growled over acoustic guitar while his bandmates riffed on banjo, ukulele, and fiddle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak for a long time on a particular subject, especially in a humorous way:",
        "examples": [
          "He strutted and riffed on topics from global warming to parenthood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in popular music) a simple tune that is used as a pattern for creating more complicated musical patterns",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rifle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of gun with a long barrel (= part shaped like a tube), fired from the shoulder and designed to be accurate at long distances",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search quickly through something, often in order to steal something:",
        "examples": [
          "The safe had been rifled and the diamonds were gone.",
          "He rifled through the papers on the desk, but couldn't find the photographs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of gun with a long barrel (= cylindrical part) which is fired from the shoulder",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search quickly through something, esp. in order to steal something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He rifled through the safe, but the diamonds were gone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or throw a ball very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "By the game’s end, he had rifled two balls out of the ball field."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rifles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of gun with a long barrel (= part shaped like a tube), fired from the shoulder and designed to be accurate at long distances",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search quickly through something, often in order to steal something:",
        "examples": [
          "The safe had been rifled and the diamonds were gone.",
          "He rifled through the papers on the desk, but couldn't find the photographs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of gun with a long barrel (= cylindrical part) which is fired from the shoulder",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search quickly through something, esp. in order to steal something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He rifled through the safe, but the diamonds were gone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or throw a ball very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "By the game’s end, he had rifled two balls out of the ball field."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rift": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large crack in the ground or in rock:",
        "examples": [
          "The stream had cut a deep rift in the rock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious disagreement that separates two people who have been friends and stops their friendship continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "The marriage caused a rift between the brothers and they didn't speak to each other for ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that divides partners or friends:",
        "examples": [
          "The border dispute caused a rift between Canada and the US."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rig": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to arrange dishonestly for the result of something, for example an election, to be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "Previous elections in the country have been rigged by the ruling party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fix a piece of equipment in place:",
        "examples": [
          "We rigged up a tent between two trees.",
          "The sailors rigged the ship with new sails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large structure that is used for removing oil or gas from the ground or the bottom of the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Safety precautions on oil rigs are designed to cope with fires and small-scale explosions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a truck consisting of two or more parts that bend where they are joined so that the vehicle can turn corners more easily",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange an event or amount in a dishonest way:",
        "examples": [
          "The station had rigged gasoline prices.",
          "Until this year, all elections were rigged by the ruling party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fix a piece of equipment in place, or to put something together quickly, for temporary use:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] I rigged up a TV antenna from a coat hanger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure used to support machinery and equipment for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil rig",
          "a camera/plow rig"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large truck consisting of at least two sections, including an engine to drive it and another part to hold a load:",
        "examples": [
          "A huge rig, a sixteen-wheeler, rolling downhill, flew right by me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dishonestly influence or change something in order to get the result that you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Several insurance companies have been accused of rigging their computer programs to produce artificially low values for injury claims.",
          "rig an election/vote/poll",
          "rig prices/bids/systems The airline has been fined for rigging prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to unfairly or illegally control the sale or the price of products, shares, etc. in order to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "The energy regulator accused the big electricity generators of rigging the market to keep prices deliberately high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall structure built in the sea or on the ground that is used for getting oil or gas from under the earth's surface:",
        "examples": [
          "oil/drilling/offshore rigs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large truck consisting of two or more parts:",
        "examples": [
          "For some truckers, driving a big rig is more than just a job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rigged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to arrange dishonestly for the result of something, for example an election, to be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "Previous elections in the country have been rigged by the ruling party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fix a piece of equipment in place:",
        "examples": [
          "We rigged up a tent between two trees.",
          "The sailors rigged the ship with new sails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large structure that is used for removing oil or gas from the ground or the bottom of the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Safety precautions on oil rigs are designed to cope with fires and small-scale explosions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a truck consisting of two or more parts that bend where they are joined so that the vehicle can turn corners more easily",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange an event or amount in a dishonest way:",
        "examples": [
          "The station had rigged gasoline prices.",
          "Until this year, all elections were rigged by the ruling party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fix a piece of equipment in place, or to put something together quickly, for temporary use:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] I rigged up a TV antenna from a coat hanger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure used to support machinery and equipment for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil rig",
          "a camera/plow rig"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large truck consisting of at least two sections, including an engine to drive it and another part to hold a load:",
        "examples": [
          "A huge rig, a sixteen-wheeler, rolling downhill, flew right by me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dishonestly influence or change something in order to get the result that you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Several insurance companies have been accused of rigging their computer programs to produce artificially low values for injury claims.",
          "rig an election/vote/poll",
          "rig prices/bids/systems The airline has been fined for rigging prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to unfairly or illegally control the sale or the price of products, shares, etc. in order to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "The energy regulator accused the big electricity generators of rigging the market to keep prices deliberately high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall structure built in the sea or on the ground that is used for getting oil or gas from under the earth's surface:",
        "examples": [
          "oil/drilling/offshore rigs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large truck consisting of two or more parts:",
        "examples": [
          "For some truckers, driving a big rig is more than just a job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rigging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of arranging dishonestly for the result of something, for example an election, to be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "ballot rigging",
          "Opposition parties have protested over alleged vote rigging in the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ropes that support and control a ship's sails",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ropes that hold and control the sails on a boat or ship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the dishonest or illegal activity of influencing or changing something in order to get the result that you want:",
        "examples": [
          "bid/price/share rigging The OFT has recently completed its investigation into price rigging by supermarkets.",
          "vote/ballot/election rigging"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "righteous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "morally correct:",
        "examples": [
          "He was regarded as a righteous and holy man.",
          "\"It's not only morally righteous, it's good business,\" he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "believing and showing that you are morally correct, and that others are not:",
        "examples": [
          "His righteous indignation left senators on the Commerce Committee rolling their eyes.",
          "an outburst of righteous anger"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who behave in a way that is morally correct",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a morally correct way, or considered morally correct:",
        "examples": [
          "a righteous man"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "righteousness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "morally correct behaviour , or a feeling that you are behaving in a morally correct way:",
        "examples": [
          "She is completely convinced of her own righteousness.",
          "He has left the path of righteousness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rightful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A rightful position or claim is one that is morally or legally correct:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget that I am the rightful owner of this house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a just and fair claim according to the law:",
        "examples": [
          "The stolen property was returned to the rightful owners."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rightfully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a morally or legally correct way:",
        "examples": [
          "The furniture rightfully belongs to you.",
          "She needs to establish that the house is rightfully hers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rightly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a way that is suitable and acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "They quite rightly complained to the manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean that something may or may not be morally correct, but it is a fact:",
        "examples": [
          "Rightly or wrongly, she has been given the post of managing director."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a correct or exact way:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people rightly believe that the war is a sham."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with good judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "You did have the opportunity, and rightly or wrongly, you didn’t follow up on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is considered to be morally good or acceptable or fair:",
        "examples": [
          "She rightly protested against the idea that women can’t succeed in politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with freedom from doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "I think these people don’t rightly know what they’re doing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rights": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "legal controls over who is allowed to use a book or film:",
        "examples": [
          "He has acquired the film rights to the book (= he is allowed to make a film of the book).",
          "His firm owns the rights to the film.",
          "Later that year they bought the rights to the film.",
          "Before you can sell the rights, we need to establish who owns the intellectual property.",
          "It's reported that she received an eight figure sum for the movie rights to her autobiography."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "new shares in a particular company that have become available for people to buy who already own shares:",
        "examples": [
          "The company made a rights issue of one new share for every four held."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal authority to publish, copy, or make available a work such as a book, movie, recording, or work of art:",
        "examples": [
          "electronic/reprint rights"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rigid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stiff or fixed; not able to be bent or moved:",
        "examples": [
          "a rigid steel and concrete structure",
          "I was rigid with (= stiff and unable to move because of) fear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to be changed or persuaded:",
        "examples": [
          "disapproving We were disappointed that they insisted on such a rigid interpretation of the rules."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not permitting any change:",
        "examples": [
          "rigid rules of behavior",
          "I keep to a rigid schedule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to be bent:",
        "examples": [
          "rigid plastic"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rigor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that people are made to follow rules in a very severe way:",
        "examples": [
          "They were punished with unusual rigor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the unpleasant or severe conditions of something:",
        "examples": [
          "They survived the rigors of the winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being detailed, careful, and complete:",
        "examples": [
          "Her arguments lacked intellectual rigor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "high standards:",
        "examples": [
          "She studied ways to improve academic rigor in high schools."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rigorous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "careful to look at or consider every part of something to make certain it is correct or safe:",
        "examples": [
          "rigorous testing/checking/methods"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "controlling behaviour in a severe way:",
        "examples": [
          "the rigorous controls governing the sale of shares"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "severe or difficult, esp. because at a high level:",
        "examples": [
          "rigorous standards of accuracy",
          "The Manhattan district attorney’s office had a pretty rigorous training program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "detailed and careful:",
        "examples": [
          "I want rigorous financial analysis of the options.",
          "The selection process is extremely rigorous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strict or severe:",
        "examples": [
          "A rigorous monetary and fiscal policy should encourage efficiency.",
          "Refrigeration of food, improved hygiene and rigorous standards in the food industry prevent gastro-intestinal infections."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rigs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to arrange dishonestly for the result of something, for example an election, to be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "Previous elections in the country have been rigged by the ruling party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fix a piece of equipment in place:",
        "examples": [
          "We rigged up a tent between two trees.",
          "The sailors rigged the ship with new sails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large structure that is used for removing oil or gas from the ground or the bottom of the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Safety precautions on oil rigs are designed to cope with fires and small-scale explosions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a truck consisting of two or more parts that bend where they are joined so that the vehicle can turn corners more easily",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange an event or amount in a dishonest way:",
        "examples": [
          "The station had rigged gasoline prices.",
          "Until this year, all elections were rigged by the ruling party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fix a piece of equipment in place, or to put something together quickly, for temporary use:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] I rigged up a TV antenna from a coat hanger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure used to support machinery and equipment for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil rig",
          "a camera/plow rig"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large truck consisting of at least two sections, including an engine to drive it and another part to hold a load:",
        "examples": [
          "A huge rig, a sixteen-wheeler, rolling downhill, flew right by me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dishonestly influence or change something in order to get the result that you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Several insurance companies have been accused of rigging their computer programs to produce artificially low values for injury claims.",
          "rig an election/vote/poll",
          "rig prices/bids/systems The airline has been fined for rigging prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to unfairly or illegally control the sale or the price of products, shares, etc. in order to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "The energy regulator accused the big electricity generators of rigging the market to keep prices deliberately high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall structure built in the sea or on the ground that is used for getting oil or gas from under the earth's surface:",
        "examples": [
          "oil/drilling/offshore rigs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large truck consisting of two or more parts:",
        "examples": [
          "For some truckers, driving a big rig is more than just a job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone angry:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't let her rile you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy or make angry:",
        "examples": [
          "Many farmers have been riled by Department of Agriculture fines.",
          "[ M ] Your loud parties rile up the neighbors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "riled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "angry because of something someone has done or said:",
        "examples": [
          "He is still too easily riled by the words and deeds of others.",
          "The general public gets riled up by so many motorists parking for free."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "riley": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to live an easy and comfortable life, without any need to work hard",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the outer, often curved or circular, edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The rim of the cup was chipped and broken.",
          "My reading glasses have wire rims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be round or along the edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The martini glass was rimmed with sugar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer edge of something, esp. of something curved or circular:",
        "examples": [
          "The rim of this cup is chipped."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rims": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the outer, often curved or circular, edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The rim of the cup was chipped and broken.",
          "My reading glasses have wire rims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be round or along the edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The martini glass was rimmed with sugar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer edge of something, esp. of something curved or circular:",
        "examples": [
          "The rim of this cup is chipped."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a circle of any material, or any group of things or people in a circular shape or arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "The game involved throwing metal rings over a stick.",
          "The children sat in a ring around the teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a circular piece of jewellery worn especially on your finger:",
        "examples": [
          "He bought her a diamond/emerald, etc. ring (= a ring with a jewel attached to it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who help each other, often secretly and in a way that is to their advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "a drug ring",
          "a spy ring"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a circular piece of material often made of metal that can be heated in order to be used for cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "a gas ring",
          "an electric ring"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special area where people perform or compete:",
        "examples": [
          "a boxing ring",
          "The horses trotted round the ring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two round handles at the ends of two long ropes that hang from the ceiling and are used in gymnastics:",
        "examples": [
          "Sadly, he injured his left shoulder badly while performing on the rings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making a phone call to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone a ring I'll give you a ring tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound a bell makes:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a ring at the door.",
          "He gave a ring at the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a phone call to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I ring home once a week to tell my parents I'm okay.",
          "ring for There's been an accident - can you ring for an ambulance?",
          "ring (in) The boss rang (in) to say he'll be back at 4.30.",
          "ring round UK I rang round the airlines (= called many of them) to find out the cheapest price.",
          "ring (up) Why don't you ring (up) Simon and ask him to the party?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) make the sound of a bell:",
        "examples": [
          "The doorbell/phone rang.",
          "Anne's alarm clock rang for half an hour before she woke.",
          "I rang the bell but nobody came to the door.",
          "My head is/My ears are still ringing (= are full of a ringing noise) from the sound of the military band."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to surround something:",
        "examples": [
          "Armed police ringed the hijacked plane.",
          "be ringed by/with The harbour is dangerous - it's ringed by/with rocks and reefs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw a circle around something:",
        "examples": [
          "Students should ring the correct answers in pencil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a ring on something, especially an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "We ringed the birds (= put rings around their legs) so that we could identify them later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a circular piece, esp. of jewelry worn on a finger:",
        "examples": [
          "a gold wedding ring"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ring is also any group of things or people in a circular shape or arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "a key ring",
          "A ring of people joined hands in the dance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ring is also the small pieces of matter that circle around a planet.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a space where people perform or compete that is separated from, and usually at the center of, the space where people can watch the event:",
        "examples": [
          "a boxing ring",
          "a one-ring/three-ring circus"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who work together, often secretly in criminal activities:",
        "examples": [
          "a spy ring"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a telephone call:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll give Sophia a ring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sound, esp. the sound made when metal is hit, or to cause a bell to make a sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The telephone rang.",
          "[ T ] I rang the doorbell but nobody answered.",
          "[ I ] My ears are ringing (= I hear a noise that is not really there)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to surround something:",
        "examples": [
          "The island is ringed with rocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call someone on the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "If he's out of the office, ring his mobile.",
          "I rang a few stockbrokers to see what they would recommend.",
          "When someone rings up, we can make provisional approval for a loan within five minutes.",
          "ring (sb) about/for sth The price of insurance can depend on when you ring for a quote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a phone rings, it makes a sound because someone is calling:",
        "examples": [
          "The phone was ringing.",
          "My phone didn't ring all morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a situation in which there are a lot of sales or a big profit is being made:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumers are ringing cash registers at a steady pace, incomes are on the rise, and exports are rocketing.",
          "Cash registers were ringing across the nation over the Christmas period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a phone is ringing off the hook, it rings a lot of times:",
        "examples": [
          "His phone has been ringing off the hook with calls from people who want him to do work for them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people working together illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "a drugs/smuggling/betting ring"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a stock exchange or commodity exchange (= place where oil, metal, grain, coffee, etc. are traded) where the buying and selling takes place:",
        "examples": [
          "Some commodity markets still have a trading floor or ring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to call someone on the phone:",
        "examples": [
          "If we can be of any further assistance please give us a ring."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ringer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thing that makes a ringing sound, especially part of a mobile phone:",
        "examples": [
          "Turn off the phone's ringer by flipping the switch.",
          "Other buttons include a volume rocker on the left, with a slider that turns the ringer off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who rings a bell:",
        "examples": [
          "The church ringers meet for practice every Wednesday evening.",
          "The doorbell ringer turned out to be my aunt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or horse that takes part in a competition, game, or race illegally or unfairly, for example by someone pretending that they are another person or horse:",
        "examples": [
          "They had a ringer on their team - someone who usually plays for a team in a different league.",
          "The under-9 team's star player was a ringer: he was two years older than the other kids.",
          "Ringer scandals, in which one horse runs under the name of another, have a long and colourful history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in various games, a ring or horseshoe that lands around the target that is being aimed at:",
        "examples": [
          "He said the game was very stressful because you felt you needed to throw a ringer every time.",
          "The top-ranked player entering the event throws a ringer on an average of 88 percent of his tosses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that looks very similar to someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "ringer for With his top hat and red nose, he is a ringer for W. C. Fields.",
          "His drawing of a circle of dancing women is a ringer for Matisse's Dancers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle that has been given a false registration number:",
        "examples": [
          "The police officer was told the van was a ringer, as the owner and his van were still at home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ringing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A ringing sound is loud and clear. :",
        "examples": [
          "The soloist began to sing in a beautiful ringing voice that pierced the silence.",
          "The ringing cheers of her fans seemed to linger long after the show had ended."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very clear and powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "ringing endorsement Her speech was a ringing endorsement of the new leader.",
          "The world is united in its ringing condemnation of the acts of the dictator."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ringleader": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the leader of a group of people who are doing something harmful or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "The ringleaders of the plot were arrested and punished."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the leader of a group of people who cause trouble or commit crimes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "two round handles at the ends of two long ropes that hang from the ceiling and are used in gymnastics:",
        "examples": [
          "Sadly, he injured his left shoulder badly while performing on the rings.",
          "The image is of a gymnast on the rings.",
          "He's an all-rounder, competing on the pommel horse, the bars, and the rings.",
          "His next move on the rings was the cross.",
          "It must take phenomenal upper-body strength to master the rings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ringside": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the edge of an area where people compete or perform, especially a boxing ring:",
        "examples": [
          "Ringside seats at the fight sold for as much as $12,000.",
          "A ringside doctor tends to any cuts between rounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area just outside the space where people compete or perform:",
        "examples": [
          "They had ringside seats."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ringworm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disease that causes red rings on the skin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disease caused by a fungus that leaves red rings on the skin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rink": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, flat surface, of ice or other hard material, for skating (= a sport using special boots to move along) or the area or building that contains this:",
        "examples": [
          "an ice rink",
          "a roller-skating rink"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, separate area having a flat surface specially prepared, sometimes with ice, for skating, or a building having such an area:",
        "examples": [
          "an ice-skating/roller-skating rink"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rinse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use water to clean the soap or dirt from something:",
        "examples": [
          "rinse thoroughly First apply shampoo to hair and then rinse thoroughly.",
          "There was no soap, so I just rinsed my hands with water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of using water to get rid of soap or dirt:",
        "examples": [
          "give something a rinse He gave the soapy dishes a rinse.",
          "She gave the dirty towel a quick rinse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that gives a temporary colour to the hair:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandmother had a blue rinse every month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use water to clean soap or dirt from something:",
        "examples": [
          "Rinse the silverware before drying it.",
          "[ M ] Don’t forget to rinse the dishes off.",
          "[ M ] Did you rinse out your bathing suit?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rinse is also a temporary coloring for hair.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "riot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a large number of people behave in a noisy, violent, and uncontrolled way in public, often as a protest:",
        "examples": [
          "Food protests and riots have erupted in more than 30 countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very funny or entertaining occasion or person:",
        "examples": [
          "\"How was the party?\" \"It was great - we had a riot.\"",
          "I met Mike's brother for the first time - he's a riot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take part in a riot:",
        "examples": [
          "Students are rioting in the streets of the capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noisy and violent public gathering:",
        "examples": [
          "The streets in this district include South Central Los Angeles, where the riots broke out two years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A riot is also something very amusing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually sing ] The show was a riot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rioting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "noisy, violent, and uncontrolled behaviour by a group of people in a public place, often as a protest:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is afraid of further serious rioting today.",
          "Rioting broke out when the election results were announced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "riots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a large number of people behave in a noisy, violent, and uncontrolled way in public, often as a protest:",
        "examples": [
          "Food protests and riots have erupted in more than 30 countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very funny or entertaining occasion or person:",
        "examples": [
          "\"How was the party?\" \"It was great - we had a riot.\"",
          "I met Mike's brother for the first time - he's a riot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take part in a riot:",
        "examples": [
          "Students are rioting in the streets of the capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noisy and violent public gathering:",
        "examples": [
          "The streets in this district include South Central Los Angeles, where the riots broke out two years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A riot is also something very amusing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually sing ] The show was a riot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pull apart; to tear or be torn violently and quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "His new trousers ripped when he bent down.",
          "I ripped my shirt on a nail.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] She excitedly ripped the package open.",
          "The wind ripped the flag to/into shreds (= into little pieces)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something quickly, without being careful:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish the old fireplaces hadn't been ripped out.",
          "We ripped up the carpets and laid a new wooden floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy pictures or sounds from a CD or DVD onto a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "How do I rip a DVD movie to my hard drive?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tear in a piece of cloth or paper:",
        "examples": [
          "Your sleeve has a rip in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a copy of a CD or DVD that you make on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "illegal rips of copyrighted music"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for rest in peace",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tear something quickly and with force, or to break apart something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I ripped my sleeve.",
          "[ T ] The wind ripped the flag to shreds.",
          "[ M ] The letter made me so angry, I ripped it up.",
          "[ M ] He lost control of the car and it ripped down a fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To rip out something is to remove it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] The previous owner ripped out the fireplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly or violently:",
        "examples": [
          "A hurricane ripped through Rhode Island yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy pictures or sounds from a CD or DVD onto a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "rip sth onto sth PC users can rip digital music onto a PC."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ripe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of fruit or crops) completely developed and ready to be collected or eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "Those bananas aren't ripe yet - they're still green."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Ripe cheese has developed a strong flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "This brie smells good and ripe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ripe smell is strong and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a ripe smell from his socks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe language that is rude:",
        "examples": [
          "a ripe joke"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wholly developed, esp. of fruit ready to be collected or eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "The tomatoes aren’t ripe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. A ripe old age is a very old age:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandmother lived to the ripe old age of 95."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ripped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having strong, well-developed muscles that can be seen through the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "He is in the gym every day trying to get a ripped body.",
          "Pilates will get your abs looking ripped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very drunk or under the influence of drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "He was so ripped, it hit him like a punch to the face."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ripping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ripple": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small wave on the surface of water:",
        "examples": [
          "The stone she threw caused ripples to spread across the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sound or feeling that spreads through a person or group of people, gradually increasing and then becoming smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "A ripple of laughter/applause, etc. ran through the crowd.",
          "A ripple of excitement/unease, etc. flowed up her spine.",
          "News of the war hardly caused a ripple (= people showed little interest)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "plain ice cream with thin lines of other flavours in it:",
        "examples": [
          "raspberry ripple"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move in small waves:",
        "examples": [
          "The breeze rippled the water.",
          "His muscles rippled under his skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small wave or a slight movement of a surface, esp. the surface of water:",
        "examples": [
          "The stone hit the water and caused a ring of ripples to spread out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ripple is also a sound or feeling that is slight but is noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "A ripple of laughter ran through the crowd.",
          "The story created ripples of alarm here in Washington."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that ripples moves in a way that is not obvious but is noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] A shy smile rippled nervously over his features."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ripples": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small wave on the surface of water:",
        "examples": [
          "The stone she threw caused ripples to spread across the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sound or feeling that spreads through a person or group of people, gradually increasing and then becoming smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "A ripple of laughter/applause, etc. ran through the crowd.",
          "A ripple of excitement/unease, etc. flowed up her spine.",
          "News of the war hardly caused a ripple (= people showed little interest)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "plain ice cream with thin lines of other flavours in it:",
        "examples": [
          "raspberry ripple"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move in small waves:",
        "examples": [
          "The breeze rippled the water.",
          "His muscles rippled under his skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small wave or a slight movement of a surface, esp. the surface of water:",
        "examples": [
          "The stone hit the water and caused a ring of ripples to spread out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ripple is also a sound or feeling that is slight but is noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "A ripple of laughter ran through the crowd.",
          "The story created ripples of alarm here in Washington."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that ripples moves in a way that is not obvious but is noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] A shy smile rippled nervously over his features."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rippling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move in small waves:",
        "examples": [
          "The breeze rippled the water.",
          "His muscles rippled under his skin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pull apart; to tear or be torn violently and quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "His new trousers ripped when he bent down.",
          "I ripped my shirt on a nail.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] She excitedly ripped the package open.",
          "The wind ripped the flag to/into shreds (= into little pieces)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something quickly, without being careful:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish the old fireplaces hadn't been ripped out.",
          "We ripped up the carpets and laid a new wooden floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy pictures or sounds from a CD or DVD onto a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "How do I rip a DVD movie to my hard drive?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tear in a piece of cloth or paper:",
        "examples": [
          "Your sleeve has a rip in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a copy of a CD or DVD that you make on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "illegal rips of copyrighted music"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for rest in peace",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tear something quickly and with force, or to break apart something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I ripped my sleeve.",
          "[ T ] The wind ripped the flag to shreds.",
          "[ M ] The letter made me so angry, I ripped it up.",
          "[ M ] He lost control of the car and it ripped down a fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To rip out something is to remove it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] The previous owner ripped out the fireplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly or violently:",
        "examples": [
          "A hurricane ripped through Rhode Island yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy pictures or sounds from a CD or DVD onto a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "rip sth onto sth PC users can rip digital music onto a PC."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "riptide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dangerous area of strongly moving water in the sea, where two or more currents (= water moving in a particular direction) meet:",
        "examples": [
          "The riptide was pulling a surfer under."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong negative feeling or force that is difficult to control:",
        "examples": [
          "Warnings about terror attacks sent a riptide of anxiety through the nation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move upwards:",
        "examples": [
          "The balloon rose gently (up) into the air.",
          "At 6 a.m. we watched the sun rise (= appear and move upwards in the sky).",
          "New buildings are rising (= being built) throughout the city.",
          "figurative Murmurs of disapproval rose from (= came from) the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stand, especially after sitting:",
        "examples": [
          "She rose from her chair to welcome us.",
          "He rose to his feet to deliver his speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get out of bed:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandfather rises at five every morning to do his exercises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a river rises somewhere, it first comes out of the ground there:",
        "examples": [
          "The River Cam rises in/at a place called Ashwell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase:",
        "examples": [
          "Inflation is rising at/by 2.1 percent a month.",
          "The wind/storm is rising (= beginning to get stronger)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When emotions, etc. rise, they start to increase:",
        "examples": [
          "Tempers are rising (= people are becoming angry).",
          "My spirits rise (= I feel happier) whenever I think of my friends.",
          "She felt panic and terror rise in her whenever she thought of the future.",
          "His voice rose (= became louder or higher) as he got angry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become important, successful, or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "After a long career with the company, she has risen to the position of chief executive.",
          "He rose to power as the country emerged from its financial crisis.",
          "She quickly rose through the ranks to become head of marketing.",
          "The singer has risen from humble origins to become one of the most successful entertainers of all time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become higher:",
        "examples": [
          "The ground rises over there.",
          "The castle is built on rising ground (= ground higher than areas around it).",
          "You can see the Alps rising (= showing as a higher area) in the distance/above the clouds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If bread or dough (= a soft uncooked mixture used for making bread) rises, it becomes bigger because of the action of yeast (= a fungus used in beer and bread making):",
        "examples": [
          "Leave the dough somewhere warm to rise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a group of people) to begin to oppose or fight a bad government or ruler:",
        "examples": [
          "The people rose (up) against the oppressor/tyrant/dictator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If parliament or a court rises, it stops work:",
        "examples": [
          "Parliament/The court rose at 6 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase:",
        "examples": [
          "a sudden temperature rise",
          "a 5 percent rise in inflation",
          "August has seen a large rise in the number of unemployed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "Police say that youth crime is on the rise again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of becoming very famous, powerful, or popular:",
        "examples": [
          "Her rapid rise to fame/power/popularity, etc. meant that she made many enemies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small hill or slope:",
        "examples": [
          "The castle is built on a slight rise above the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move up from a lower to a higher position, or to become higher:",
        "examples": [
          "Smoke rose from the campfire.",
          "The trail rises gently to the top of the ridge.",
          "We watched the sun rise over the bay.",
          "New buildings are rising (= becoming higher as they are built) throughout the city.",
          "On a clear day, you can see the mountains rising (= appearing high) in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To rise is also to stand up:",
        "examples": [
          "She rose to welcome us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To rise is also to get out of bed, esp. in the morning.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more or greater in amount, size, or degree; increase:",
        "examples": [
          "Real estate prices have risen rapidly.",
          "The temperature rose to 80° by midday.",
          "Our hopes rose when the doctors told us that she was conscious and alert.",
          "A murmur rose from the crowd (= began to be heard)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To rise is also to move into a more important rank or position:",
        "examples": [
          "He rose to fame in the 1940s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to oppose or fight (esp. a bad government or ruler) as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "He urged his followers to rise up against the oppressive regime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small hill or slope:",
        "examples": [
          "The house is built on a rise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in number, amount, or value:",
        "examples": [
          "As growth becomes embedded, interest rates rise.",
          "Gold bullion for delivery in December rose $1.20 an ounce to $400 an ounce.",
          "rise sharply/dramatically/steadily, etc.",
          "rise by sth Retail sales volume rose by 7.2% in the 12 months to June.",
          "rise to sth The jobless rate rose to 4.7% in Japan in September."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move up to a more important position in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Those who rise to the top in public affairs work can expect social recognition.",
          "rise through sth Mr Reed rose quickly through the bank, becoming head of the corporate finance department in 2010.",
          "rise through the ranks She rose through the company ranks, becoming general manager in 2009."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that you can deal with a difficult situation successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "All eyes are now on the oil companies to see if they can rise to the challenge and get the fuel out quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in number, amount, or value:",
        "examples": [
          "a rise in sth The strong profits prompted a 64% rise in the dividend.",
          "a sharp/dramatic/small rise",
          "Commodities analysts forecast a rise of around 3%",
          "a price/rate rise"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in salary or wages:",
        "examples": [
          "I think you should ask the boss for a rise.",
          "Postal workers have cut a pay deal giving them a basic rise of 3.3%.",
          "He will receive a pay rise when he joins the board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of becoming more important or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks to the rise of e-commerce, many firms are embracing the internet for many of their activities.",
          "the meteoric rise of the internet as a political tool"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is on the rise, it is increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "Interviews by video conference are on the rise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "risen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "riser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who usually gets out of bed early/late in the morning:",
        "examples": [
          "Even as a teenager, I was an early riser."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the vertical part of a step",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of steps on which people sit or stand to see or be seen better:",
        "examples": [
          "We stood on risers for the whole ceremony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a share price or currency whose value has gone up during a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "Old Mutual , the financial services group, was the biggest riser in the FTSE 100."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who typically gets out of bed at a certain time:",
        "examples": [
          "Paul is an early riser (= gets out of bed early in the morning)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a share that has gone up in price on a particular day of trading:",
        "examples": [
          "The day's sharpest riser was British Borneo, which put on 33p to 320p."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rises": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move upwards:",
        "examples": [
          "The balloon rose gently (up) into the air.",
          "At 6 a.m. we watched the sun rise (= appear and move upwards in the sky).",
          "New buildings are rising (= being built) throughout the city.",
          "figurative Murmurs of disapproval rose from (= came from) the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stand, especially after sitting:",
        "examples": [
          "She rose from her chair to welcome us.",
          "He rose to his feet to deliver his speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get out of bed:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandfather rises at five every morning to do his exercises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a river rises somewhere, it first comes out of the ground there:",
        "examples": [
          "The River Cam rises in/at a place called Ashwell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase:",
        "examples": [
          "Inflation is rising at/by 2.1 percent a month.",
          "The wind/storm is rising (= beginning to get stronger)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When emotions, etc. rise, they start to increase:",
        "examples": [
          "Tempers are rising (= people are becoming angry).",
          "My spirits rise (= I feel happier) whenever I think of my friends.",
          "She felt panic and terror rise in her whenever she thought of the future.",
          "His voice rose (= became louder or higher) as he got angry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become important, successful, or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "After a long career with the company, she has risen to the position of chief executive.",
          "He rose to power as the country emerged from its financial crisis.",
          "She quickly rose through the ranks to become head of marketing.",
          "The singer has risen from humble origins to become one of the most successful entertainers of all time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become higher:",
        "examples": [
          "The ground rises over there.",
          "The castle is built on rising ground (= ground higher than areas around it).",
          "You can see the Alps rising (= showing as a higher area) in the distance/above the clouds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If bread or dough (= a soft uncooked mixture used for making bread) rises, it becomes bigger because of the action of yeast (= a fungus used in beer and bread making):",
        "examples": [
          "Leave the dough somewhere warm to rise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a group of people) to begin to oppose or fight a bad government or ruler:",
        "examples": [
          "The people rose (up) against the oppressor/tyrant/dictator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If parliament or a court rises, it stops work:",
        "examples": [
          "Parliament/The court rose at 6 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase:",
        "examples": [
          "a sudden temperature rise",
          "a 5 percent rise in inflation",
          "August has seen a large rise in the number of unemployed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "Police say that youth crime is on the rise again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of becoming very famous, powerful, or popular:",
        "examples": [
          "Her rapid rise to fame/power/popularity, etc. meant that she made many enemies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small hill or slope:",
        "examples": [
          "The castle is built on a slight rise above the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move up from a lower to a higher position, or to become higher:",
        "examples": [
          "Smoke rose from the campfire.",
          "The trail rises gently to the top of the ridge.",
          "We watched the sun rise over the bay.",
          "New buildings are rising (= becoming higher as they are built) throughout the city.",
          "On a clear day, you can see the mountains rising (= appearing high) in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To rise is also to stand up:",
        "examples": [
          "She rose to welcome us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To rise is also to get out of bed, esp. in the morning.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more or greater in amount, size, or degree; increase:",
        "examples": [
          "Real estate prices have risen rapidly.",
          "The temperature rose to 80° by midday.",
          "Our hopes rose when the doctors told us that she was conscious and alert.",
          "A murmur rose from the crowd (= began to be heard)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To rise is also to move into a more important rank or position:",
        "examples": [
          "He rose to fame in the 1940s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to oppose or fight (esp. a bad government or ruler) as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "He urged his followers to rise up against the oppressive regime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small hill or slope:",
        "examples": [
          "The house is built on a rise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase in number, amount, or value:",
        "examples": [
          "As growth becomes embedded, interest rates rise.",
          "Gold bullion for delivery in December rose $1.20 an ounce to $400 an ounce.",
          "rise sharply/dramatically/steadily, etc.",
          "rise by sth Retail sales volume rose by 7.2% in the 12 months to June.",
          "rise to sth The jobless rate rose to 4.7% in Japan in September."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move up to a more important position in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Those who rise to the top in public affairs work can expect social recognition.",
          "rise through sth Mr Reed rose quickly through the bank, becoming head of the corporate finance department in 2010.",
          "rise through the ranks She rose through the company ranks, becoming general manager in 2009."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that you can deal with a difficult situation successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "All eyes are now on the oil companies to see if they can rise to the challenge and get the fuel out quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in number, amount, or value:",
        "examples": [
          "a rise in sth The strong profits prompted a 64% rise in the dividend.",
          "a sharp/dramatic/small rise",
          "Commodities analysts forecast a rise of around 3%",
          "a price/rate rise"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in salary or wages:",
        "examples": [
          "I think you should ask the boss for a rise.",
          "Postal workers have cut a pay deal giving them a basic rise of 3.3%.",
          "He will receive a pay rise when he joins the board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of becoming more important or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks to the rise of e-commerce, many firms are embracing the internet for many of their activities.",
          "the meteoric rise of the internet as a political tool"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is on the rise, it is increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "Interviews by video conference are on the rise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act of opposition, sometimes using violence, by many people in one area of a country against those who are in power",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "about to become:",
        "examples": [
          "The school accepts children who are rising five years old."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "risk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the possibility of something bad happening:",
        "examples": [
          "In this business, the risks and the rewards are high.",
          "There's a high risk of another accident happening in this fog.",
          "[ + (that) ] The risk (that) we might fail made us work twice as hard.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] It's always a risk starting up a new business.",
          "The company is quite a good risk (= safe to lend money to).",
          "We want clean rivers and lakes, where you can swim without risk to your health.",
          "It's a low/high-risk strategy (= one that is safe/not safe)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something bad that might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "This wire is a safety/fire risk.",
          "His employers thought he was a security risk (= he might tell their secrets to a competitor)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a dangerous situation:",
        "examples": [
          "at risk of All houses within 100 metres of the seas are at risk of flooding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean that you are responsible for any damage, loss, or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Drivers are reminded that they leave their cars here at their own risk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that might be dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't take any risks - just call the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something although there is a chance of a bad result:",
        "examples": [
          "\"It's dangerous to cross here.\" \"I'll just have to risk it.\"",
          "[ + -ing verb ] He risked losing his house when his company went bankrupt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you risk something important, you cause it to be in a dangerous situation where you might lose it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not risking my life (informal neck) in that old car.",
          "He risked life and limb to get the cat down from the tree.",
          "She was prepared to risk everything on a last throw of the dice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "danger, or the possibility of danger, defeat, or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There’s a risk of an accident happening in this fog.",
          "[ C ] I was afraid to take the risk of quitting my job before I had another one lined up.",
          "[ U ] We want clean rivers and lakes, where you can swim without risk to your health.",
          "[ U ] It was a high/low risk situation (= a situation with a lot of/very little danger)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A risk is also someone or something that could cause a problem or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Teenage drivers are considered higher risks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To be at risk is to be in danger:",
        "examples": [
          "A child who hasn’t been vaccinated is at risk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something or to enter a situation where there is a possibility of being hurt or of a loss or defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "He risked his life helping another man escape the fire.",
          "We risk losing the business if we don’t pay off the loan on time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the possibility that something bad or dangerous will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Heavy reliance upon one client is not without risk when building up a practice.",
          "increase/reduce the risk of sth The agency is undertaking an urgent program to reduce the risk of runway collision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something bad that might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Our biggest risk is identity theft.",
          "I think that people who come here illegally know the risks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the possibility that an investment will lose money:",
        "examples": [
          "Before you invest in the Fund you should carefully evaluate the risks.",
          "This stock is loaded with risk.",
          "high/low/medium risk",
          "carry (a) risk To invest in just one stock carries a high risk.",
          "offset (a) risk Banks carry out several transactions to offset risk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the possibility that something will be harmed, damaged, or lost:",
        "examples": [
          "high/low risk",
          "insure against a risk Anyone who wants to insure against the risk of illness or accident can do so at a price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or business that may or may not be safe to insure or lend money to:",
        "examples": [
          "a bad/good risk In terms of insurance eligibility, the couple constituted a bad risk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in danger:",
        "examples": [
          "at risk of sth A spokeswoman last night admitted 13 people were at risk of redundancy.",
          "at risk of doing sth With its stock price severely depressed, the company was at risk of being a target for private equity investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you do something at your own risk, you do it although you know you might get harmed or lose something:",
        "examples": [
          "Please note that you download and install these programs entirely at your own risk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for or accept the risk involved in something:",
        "examples": [
          "The two sides couldn't agree on how to pay for the plant and who would bear the most financial risk in the agreement.",
          "With traditional pensions the employer bears the risks and pays the benefits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone or something in a situation where they could be in danger:",
        "examples": [
          "Why put capital at significant risk for a return which is no higher than the return on government bonds?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that might be harmful or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "You're running a big risk if oil prices drop sharply.",
          "run the risk of doing sth Few IFAs are prepared to run the risk of advising a client to switch out of equities and into bonds and cash in case they get their timing wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the chance of losing money by making several different types of investments:",
        "examples": [
          "While some shares in the fund may be falling in price, others could be rising, helping to spread your risk.",
          "Unit trusts let small investors spread their risks by investing in a wide range of gilts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that might be harmful or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "The company thrived after taking a risk and selling its TV business.",
          "take the risk of doing sth Over the past three months, investors who have taken the risk of investing in smaller companies have had a rough ride."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a situation where it could be lost or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "Carol can get a better return on her investments without risking her capital.",
          "The region was going through a huge economic downturn and it didn't want to risk its trade ties with the US",
          "risk sth on sth Bonds are attractive to conservative investors who don't want to risk everything on the stock market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get into a situation or do something that might have a bad result:",
        "examples": [
          "The United States is becoming dangerously dependent on foreign investors to the point that it is risking a financial crisis.",
          "risk doing sth If you're not exploiting the opportunities of e-commerce, you could risk going bankrupt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "risked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something although there is a chance of a bad result:",
        "examples": [
          "\"It's dangerous to cross here.\" \"I'll just have to risk it.\"",
          "[ + -ing verb ] He risked losing his house when his company went bankrupt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you risk something important, you cause it to be in a dangerous situation where you might lose it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not risking my life (informal neck) in that old car.",
          "He risked life and limb to get the cat down from the tree.",
          "She was prepared to risk everything on a last throw of the dice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "risking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something although there is a chance of a bad result:",
        "examples": [
          "\"It's dangerous to cross here.\" \"I'll just have to risk it.\"",
          "[ + -ing verb ] He risked losing his house when his company went bankrupt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you risk something important, you cause it to be in a dangerous situation where you might lose it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not risking my life (informal neck) in that old car.",
          "He risked life and limb to get the cat down from the tree.",
          "She was prepared to risk everything on a last throw of the dice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "risks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the possibility of something bad happening:",
        "examples": [
          "In this business, the risks and the rewards are high.",
          "There's a high risk of another accident happening in this fog.",
          "[ + (that) ] The risk (that) we might fail made us work twice as hard.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] It's always a risk starting up a new business.",
          "The company is quite a good risk (= safe to lend money to).",
          "We want clean rivers and lakes, where you can swim without risk to your health.",
          "It's a low/high-risk strategy (= one that is safe/not safe)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something bad that might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "This wire is a safety/fire risk.",
          "His employers thought he was a security risk (= he might tell their secrets to a competitor)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a dangerous situation:",
        "examples": [
          "at risk of All houses within 100 metres of the seas are at risk of flooding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean that you are responsible for any damage, loss, or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Drivers are reminded that they leave their cars here at their own risk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that might be dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't take any risks - just call the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something although there is a chance of a bad result:",
        "examples": [
          "\"It's dangerous to cross here.\" \"I'll just have to risk it.\"",
          "[ + -ing verb ] He risked losing his house when his company went bankrupt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you risk something important, you cause it to be in a dangerous situation where you might lose it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not risking my life (informal neck) in that old car.",
          "He risked life and limb to get the cat down from the tree.",
          "She was prepared to risk everything on a last throw of the dice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "danger, or the possibility of danger, defeat, or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There’s a risk of an accident happening in this fog.",
          "[ C ] I was afraid to take the risk of quitting my job before I had another one lined up.",
          "[ U ] We want clean rivers and lakes, where you can swim without risk to your health.",
          "[ U ] It was a high/low risk situation (= a situation with a lot of/very little danger)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A risk is also someone or something that could cause a problem or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Teenage drivers are considered higher risks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To be at risk is to be in danger:",
        "examples": [
          "A child who hasn’t been vaccinated is at risk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something or to enter a situation where there is a possibility of being hurt or of a loss or defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "He risked his life helping another man escape the fire.",
          "We risk losing the business if we don’t pay off the loan on time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the possibility that something bad or dangerous will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Heavy reliance upon one client is not without risk when building up a practice.",
          "increase/reduce the risk of sth The agency is undertaking an urgent program to reduce the risk of runway collision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something bad that might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Our biggest risk is identity theft.",
          "I think that people who come here illegally know the risks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the possibility that an investment will lose money:",
        "examples": [
          "Before you invest in the Fund you should carefully evaluate the risks.",
          "This stock is loaded with risk.",
          "high/low/medium risk",
          "carry (a) risk To invest in just one stock carries a high risk.",
          "offset (a) risk Banks carry out several transactions to offset risk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the possibility that something will be harmed, damaged, or lost:",
        "examples": [
          "high/low risk",
          "insure against a risk Anyone who wants to insure against the risk of illness or accident can do so at a price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or business that may or may not be safe to insure or lend money to:",
        "examples": [
          "a bad/good risk In terms of insurance eligibility, the couple constituted a bad risk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in danger:",
        "examples": [
          "at risk of sth A spokeswoman last night admitted 13 people were at risk of redundancy.",
          "at risk of doing sth With its stock price severely depressed, the company was at risk of being a target for private equity investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you do something at your own risk, you do it although you know you might get harmed or lose something:",
        "examples": [
          "Please note that you download and install these programs entirely at your own risk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for or accept the risk involved in something:",
        "examples": [
          "The two sides couldn't agree on how to pay for the plant and who would bear the most financial risk in the agreement.",
          "With traditional pensions the employer bears the risks and pays the benefits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone or something in a situation where they could be in danger:",
        "examples": [
          "Why put capital at significant risk for a return which is no higher than the return on government bonds?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that might be harmful or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "You're running a big risk if oil prices drop sharply.",
          "run the risk of doing sth Few IFAs are prepared to run the risk of advising a client to switch out of equities and into bonds and cash in case they get their timing wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the chance of losing money by making several different types of investments:",
        "examples": [
          "While some shares in the fund may be falling in price, others could be rising, helping to spread your risk.",
          "Unit trusts let small investors spread their risks by investing in a wide range of gilts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that might be harmful or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "The company thrived after taking a risk and selling its TV business.",
          "take the risk of doing sth Over the past three months, investors who have taken the risk of investing in smaller companies have had a rough ride."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a situation where it could be lost or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "Carol can get a better return on her investments without risking her capital.",
          "The region was going through a huge economic downturn and it didn't want to risk its trade ties with the US",
          "risk sth on sth Bonds are attractive to conservative investors who don't want to risk everything on the stock market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get into a situation or do something that might have a bad result:",
        "examples": [
          "The United States is becoming dangerously dependent on foreign investors to the point that it is risking a financial crisis.",
          "risk doing sth If you're not exploiting the opportunities of e-commerce, you could risk going bankrupt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "risky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving the possibility of something bad happening:",
        "examples": [
          "It's risky to buy a car without some good advice.",
          "We shouldn't go there. It's too risky.",
          "Teenagers often engage in risky behaviour.",
          "risky investments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving the possibility that something bad might happen or that something will fail or lose money:",
        "examples": [
          "Even over the long run, stocks are risky.",
          "a risky asset/investment",
          "The travel sector is risky for investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person or business that may not be safe to lend money to:",
        "examples": [
          "Economists have been arguing about the crisis in mortgage lending to risky borrowers.",
          "This credit card has a standard APR of 14.9 but a far higher rate of 24.9 for riskier customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that involves risk or the chance of failure:",
        "examples": [
          "Trading in penny shares is a risky business as any kind of bad news can have a drastic effect on the share price."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "risotto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dish of rice cooked together with vegetables, meat, etc.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a usually religious ceremony with) a set of fixed words and actions:",
        "examples": [
          "funeral/marriage/fertility rites",
          "You have to go through an initiation rite before you become a full member."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of fixed words and actions, often said and done as part of a religious ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "the marriage rite"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rites": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a usually religious ceremony with) a set of fixed words and actions:",
        "examples": [
          "funeral/marriage/fertility rites",
          "You have to go through an initiation rite before you become a full member."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of fixed words and actions, often said and done as part of a religious ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "the marriage rite"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ritual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something in which the same actions are done in the same way every time:",
        "examples": [
          "Coffee and the newspaper are part of my morning ritual.",
          "The birds were performing a complex mating ritual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed set of actions and words, especially as part of a religious ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "This part of the ceremony is nothing more than formal ritual.",
          "the sacred Islamic ritual of washing the dead"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of actions or words performed in a regular way, often as part of a religious ceremony",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ritual is also any act done regularly, usually without thinking about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] My morning ritual includes reading the newspaper while I drink my coffee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ritualistic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with or like a ritual (= a set of fixed actions, especially ones performed as part of a ceremony):",
        "examples": [
          "the ritualistic sacrifice of animals",
          "Her daily exercise routine is regular, almost ritualistic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rituals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something in which the same actions are done in the same way every time:",
        "examples": [
          "Coffee and the newspaper are part of my morning ritual.",
          "The birds were performing a complex mating ritual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed set of actions and words, especially as part of a religious ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "This part of the ceremony is nothing more than formal ritual.",
          "the sacred Islamic ritual of washing the dead"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of actions or words performed in a regular way, often as part of a religious ceremony",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ritual is also any act done regularly, usually without thinking about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] My morning ritual includes reading the newspaper while I drink my coffee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rival": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, group, etc. competing with others for the same thing or in the same area:",
        "examples": [
          "He beat his closest/nearest rival by 20 marks.",
          "The companies produce rival versions of the toy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be as good, clever, beautiful, etc. as someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "No computer can rival a human brain for/in complexity.",
          "The beauty of the country is only rivalled by (= is as great in degree as) the violence of its politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, group, or organization competing with others for the same thing or in the same area:",
        "examples": [
          "business/political rivals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to equal or be as good as:",
        "examples": [
          "No computer can rival a human brain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, company, product, etc. competing with others for the same thing or in the same area:",
        "examples": [
          "The strong pound will leave large sections of British manufacturing uncompetitive against rivals in the rest of Europe.",
          "rival for sth They are rivals for the top job.",
          "rival to sb/sth Linux is an operating system and thus a rival to Windows.",
          "your main/closest/biggest rival"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "competing with other people, companies, products, etc. for the same thing or in the same area:",
        "examples": [
          "a rival company/firm",
          "a rival bid/offer",
          "While they are more expensive than rival products, she said the quality makes the price worth it.",
          "Any rival bidder will have to move quickly and pay considerably more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be as good as other similar people, companies, products, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "In the Algarve, citrus farming is expanding rapidly and the fruit rivals anything Spain can produce.",
          "Electronic marketplaces can offer a reach and efficiency that physical markets cannot rival.",
          "rival sb/sth as sth China could eventually rival Japan as the most lucrative luxury market in the world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rivalries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people, businesses, etc. compete with each other for the same thing:",
        "examples": [
          "There's such rivalry among/between my three sons.",
          "There's fierce rivalry for the job/to get the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious and often continuing competition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Jerusalem was the scene of more passions and rivalries than any other city on earth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people, companies, products, etc. are competing with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "rivalry between sb and sb There is considerable rivalry between banks and accountancy firms when it comes to giving corporate financial advice.",
          "rivalry for sth Company culture often pits employees against each other in terms of rivalry for promotion.",
          "The two companies have put old rivalries aside to combine their broadcast, transmission and interactive operations.",
          "private companies working in rivalry with one another"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rivalry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people, businesses, etc. compete with each other for the same thing:",
        "examples": [
          "There's such rivalry among/between my three sons.",
          "There's fierce rivalry for the job/to get the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious and often continuing competition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Jerusalem was the scene of more passions and rivalries than any other city on earth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people, companies, products, etc. are competing with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "rivalry between sb and sb There is considerable rivalry between banks and accountancy firms when it comes to giving corporate financial advice.",
          "rivalry for sth Company culture often pits employees against each other in terms of rivalry for promotion.",
          "The two companies have put old rivalries aside to combine their broadcast, transmission and interactive operations.",
          "private companies working in rivalry with one another"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rivals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, group, etc. competing with others for the same thing or in the same area:",
        "examples": [
          "He beat his closest/nearest rival by 20 marks.",
          "The companies produce rival versions of the toy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be as good, clever, beautiful, etc. as someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "No computer can rival a human brain for/in complexity.",
          "The beauty of the country is only rivalled by (= is as great in degree as) the violence of its politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, group, or organization competing with others for the same thing or in the same area:",
        "examples": [
          "business/political rivals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to equal or be as good as:",
        "examples": [
          "No computer can rival a human brain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, company, product, etc. competing with others for the same thing or in the same area:",
        "examples": [
          "The strong pound will leave large sections of British manufacturing uncompetitive against rivals in the rest of Europe.",
          "rival for sth They are rivals for the top job.",
          "rival to sb/sth Linux is an operating system and thus a rival to Windows.",
          "your main/closest/biggest rival"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "competing with other people, companies, products, etc. for the same thing or in the same area:",
        "examples": [
          "a rival company/firm",
          "a rival bid/offer",
          "While they are more expensive than rival products, she said the quality makes the price worth it.",
          "Any rival bidder will have to move quickly and pay considerably more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be as good as other similar people, companies, products, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "In the Algarve, citrus farming is expanding rapidly and the fruit rivals anything Spain can produce.",
          "Electronic marketplaces can offer a reach and efficiency that physical markets cannot rival.",
          "rival sb/sth as sth China could eventually rival Japan as the most lucrative luxury market in the world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "river": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a natural wide flow of fresh water across the land into the sea, a lake, or another river:",
        "examples": [
          "We sailed slowly down the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before or after the name of a river:",
        "examples": [
          "the River Thames/Seine/Nile",
          "the Hudson/Mississippi/Yangzte River"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the opposite direction to the flow of water in the river:",
        "examples": [
          "We sailed up river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the same direction as the flow of water in the river:",
        "examples": [
          "We set off down the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "water that flows naturally through a wide channel that is surrounded by land:",
        "examples": [
          "the Mississippi River",
          "We went swimming in the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A river is also any large flow of a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Rivers of sweat ran down his back."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rivers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a natural wide flow of fresh water across the land into the sea, a lake, or another river:",
        "examples": [
          "We sailed slowly down the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before or after the name of a river:",
        "examples": [
          "the River Thames/Seine/Nile",
          "the Hudson/Mississippi/Yangzte River"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the opposite direction to the flow of water in the river:",
        "examples": [
          "We sailed up river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the same direction as the flow of water in the river:",
        "examples": [
          "We set off down the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "water that flows naturally through a wide channel that is surrounded by land:",
        "examples": [
          "the Mississippi River",
          "We went swimming in the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A river is also any large flow of a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Rivers of sweat ran down his back."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "riverside": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the land along the edges of a river:",
        "examples": [
          "a riverside restaurant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the land along either side of a river",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "riveted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten parts together with a rivet:",
        "examples": [
          "Many parts of an aircraft are riveted together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be able to stop looking at something because it is so interesting or frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an amazing film - I was absolutely riveted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "riveting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a riveting story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "a riveting TV show"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rivets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a metal pin used to fasten flat pieces of metal or other thick materials such as leather",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten parts together with a rivet:",
        "examples": [
          "Many parts of an aircraft are riveted together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be able to stop looking at something because it is so interesting or frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an amazing film - I was absolutely riveted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal pin used to fasten together flat pieces of metal or other thick materials such as leather",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something rivets someone, it attracts and keeps someone's attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Her performance riveted the audience."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "riviera": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of coast, especially one with beaches where people go on holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "the French/Italian/Cornish riviera"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "An RN makes about $30 an hour in this city.",
          "Alice Brody, RN"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Royal Navy: used especially after the names of officers in the British navy:",
        "examples": [
          "Captain H. Doughty, RN"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for registered nurse:",
        "examples": [
          "Ruth Retallack, R.N."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ro": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A roll-on-roll-off ship is built so that vehicles can drive on at one end and off at the other:",
        "examples": [
          "a roll-on roll-off ferry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a ship built so that vehicles can drive directly on and off:",
        "examples": [
          "He runs a major car and roll-on, roll-off shipping and logistics company.",
          "a roll-on, roll-off ferry"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a European fish that lives in fresh water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of card or other material used to make the end part of a joint (= cannabis cigarette) or roll-up (= hand-made cigarette), that the smoke is breathed through",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofcockroach",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "roaches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "road": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, hard surface built for vehicles to travel along:",
        "examples": [
          "We live on a busy/quiet road.",
          "main road Be careful when you cross a main road.",
          "There's a coffee shop on the other side of the road.",
          "road from something to something The road from here to Adelaide runs/goes through some beautiful countryside.",
          "road into/out of All roads into/out of the town were blocked by the snow.",
          "by road I hate flying so I go everywhere by road or rail.",
          "in/on road I live in/on Mill Road.",
          "My address is 82 Mill Road.",
          "Is this the Belfast road (= the road that goes to Belfast)?",
          "road accident Most road accidents are caused by people driving too fast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle is on the road, it is working as it should and can be legally used:",
        "examples": [
          "My car was in the garage for a week, but it's now back on the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you are on the road, you are driving or travelling, usually over a long distance:",
        "examples": [
          "After two days on the road, they reached the coast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a group of actors or musicians are on the road, they are travelling to different places to perform:",
        "examples": [
          "Most rock groups spend two or three months a year on the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a route for traveling between places by vehicle, esp. one that has been specially surfaced and made flat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a gravel/dirt/paved road"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Road ( (abbreviation Rd.)) is often used in the names of roads:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] 82 Mill Road"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roadblock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a temporary structure put across a road to stop traffic:",
        "examples": [
          "Police put up/set up roadblocks on all roads out of the town in an effort to catch the bombers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a temporary structure put across a road to stop traffic, esp. to try to stop illegal activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a police roadblock"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig.A roadblock can also be anything that stops progress:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been several roadblocks in the peace process."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roadblocks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a temporary structure put across a road to stop traffic:",
        "examples": [
          "Police put up/set up roadblocks on all roads out of the town in an effort to catch the bombers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a temporary structure put across a road to stop traffic, esp. to try to stop illegal activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a police roadblock"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig.A roadblock can also be anything that stops progress:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been several roadblocks in the peace process."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roadkill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "animals that are killed on roads by cars or other vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "Many county residents have probably never spotted a fox, except maybe as roadkill.",
          "On average, two crocodiles a year end up as road kill on Florida's Highway 1."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is destroyed or damaged as a result of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Sadly, any politician suggesting this would be roadkill.",
          "It appears bad-driving fees are on the way to becoming legislative roadkill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, hard surface built for vehicles to travel along:",
        "examples": [
          "We live on a busy/quiet road.",
          "main road Be careful when you cross a main road.",
          "There's a coffee shop on the other side of the road.",
          "road from something to something The road from here to Adelaide runs/goes through some beautiful countryside.",
          "road into/out of All roads into/out of the town were blocked by the snow.",
          "by road I hate flying so I go everywhere by road or rail.",
          "in/on road I live in/on Mill Road.",
          "My address is 82 Mill Road.",
          "Is this the Belfast road (= the road that goes to Belfast)?",
          "road accident Most road accidents are caused by people driving too fast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle is on the road, it is working as it should and can be legally used:",
        "examples": [
          "My car was in the garage for a week, but it's now back on the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you are on the road, you are driving or travelling, usually over a long distance:",
        "examples": [
          "After two days on the road, they reached the coast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a group of actors or musicians are on the road, they are travelling to different places to perform:",
        "examples": [
          "Most rock groups spend two or three months a year on the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a route for traveling between places by vehicle, esp. one that has been specially surfaced and made flat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a gravel/dirt/paved road"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Road ( (abbreviation Rd.)) is often used in the names of roads:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] 82 Mill Road"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roadside": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the edge of a road:",
        "examples": [
          "The car pulled in at/by/on the roadside.",
          "We stopped at a roadside café for lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the edge of a road",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "roadster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a car without a roof and with only two seats",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "roadway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of the road on which vehicles drive:",
        "examples": [
          "An overturned bus was blocking the roadway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the road on which vehicles drive",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "roam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move about or travel, especially without a clear idea of what you are going to do:",
        "examples": [
          "After the bars close, gangs of youths roam the city streets.",
          "She roamed around America for a year, working in bars and restaurants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's hands or eyes roam, they touch or look in many different places, especially in a sexual way or when they should not do this:",
        "examples": [
          "She enjoys his company, but occasionally he lets his hands roam where they shouldn't.",
          "We are sick of fighting off roaming hands on dates.",
          "Her eyes boldly roamed the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sexual relationships or experiences outside of your marriage or usual relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "There are some people who are faithful and some who tend to roam.",
          "She put up with a roaming husband in order to protect her child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect to a mobile phone service that is not the one that you normally use, for example if you are in another country:",
        "examples": [
          "Trying to place an outbound mobile phone call results in an error message telling you that you are roaming.",
          "You can stop your phone from roaming if you want to avoid big charges when abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk or travel without any real purpose or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Our dog just likes to roam."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roamed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move about or travel, especially without a clear idea of what you are going to do:",
        "examples": [
          "After the bars close, gangs of youths roam the city streets.",
          "She roamed around America for a year, working in bars and restaurants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's hands or eyes roam, they touch or look in many different places, especially in a sexual way or when they should not do this:",
        "examples": [
          "She enjoys his company, but occasionally he lets his hands roam where they shouldn't.",
          "We are sick of fighting off roaming hands on dates.",
          "Her eyes boldly roamed the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sexual relationships or experiences outside of your marriage or usual relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "There are some people who are faithful and some who tend to roam.",
          "She put up with a roaming husband in order to protect her child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect to a mobile phone service that is not the one that you normally use, for example if you are in another country:",
        "examples": [
          "Trying to place an outbound mobile phone call results in an error message telling you that you are roaming.",
          "You can stop your phone from roaming if you want to avoid big charges when abroad."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roaming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the use of a mobile phone service that you can connect to when you cannot connect to the one that you normally use, for example if you are in another country:",
        "examples": [
          "You will face extra costs for roaming.",
          "Beware of roaming charges of up to $3 a minute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a mobile phone service that you can connect to when it is not possible to connect to the one that you normally use, for example if you are in another country:",
        "examples": [
          "Mobile roaming charges have dropped across Europe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move about or travel, especially without a clear idea of what you are going to do:",
        "examples": [
          "After the bars close, gangs of youths roam the city streets.",
          "She roamed around America for a year, working in bars and restaurants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's hands or eyes roam, they touch or look in many different places, especially in a sexual way or when they should not do this:",
        "examples": [
          "She enjoys his company, but occasionally he lets his hands roam where they shouldn't.",
          "We are sick of fighting off roaming hands on dates.",
          "Her eyes boldly roamed the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sexual relationships or experiences outside of your marriage or usual relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "There are some people who are faithful and some who tend to roam.",
          "She put up with a roaming husband in order to protect her child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect to a mobile phone service that is not the one that you normally use, for example if you are in another country:",
        "examples": [
          "Trying to place an outbound mobile phone call results in an error message telling you that you are roaming.",
          "You can stop your phone from roaming if you want to avoid big charges when abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk or travel without any real purpose or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Our dog just likes to roam."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a horse that is red, black, or brown with a few white hairs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "roar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, loud, deep sound:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the lions roaring at the other end of the zoo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle or aircraft roars somewhere, it moves there very quickly making a lot of noise:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked up as a plane roared overhead.",
          "The street was full of boys roaring up and down on their motorbikes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shout loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"Stop that!\" he roared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud, deep sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The lion let out a loud roar.",
          "His apartment was on a main road and there was a constant roar of traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, loud, deep sound:",
        "examples": [
          "Lions were roaring in their cages.",
          "The crowd roared with laughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle roars somewhere, it moves there quickly making a lot of noise:",
        "examples": [
          "His truck roared down the steep mountain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, loud, deep sound:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the lions roaring at the other end of the zoo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle or aircraft roars somewhere, it moves there very quickly making a lot of noise:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked up as a plane roared overhead.",
          "The street was full of boys roaring up and down on their motorbikes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shout loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"Stop that!\" he roared."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roaring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "loud and powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "the roaring wind",
          "a roaring fire"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A roaring fire is very large, noisy, and bright.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell a lot of goods very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The shop opened last September and has been doing a roaring trade since then."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The shares, which typically were only available to institutions, have been a roaring success."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, loud, deep sound:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the lions roaring at the other end of the zoo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle or aircraft roars somewhere, it moves there very quickly making a lot of noise:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked up as a plane roared overhead.",
          "The street was full of boys roaring up and down on their motorbikes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shout loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"Stop that!\" he roared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud, deep sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The lion let out a loud roar.",
          "His apartment was on a main road and there was a constant roar of traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, loud, deep sound:",
        "examples": [
          "Lions were roaring in their cages.",
          "The crowd roared with laughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle roars somewhere, it moves there quickly making a lot of noise:",
        "examples": [
          "His truck roared down the steep mountain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cook food in an oven or over a fire:",
        "examples": [
          "Just roast the chicken in the oven and baste it in oil and lemon.",
          "figurative We lay on the beach and roasted (= got very hot) in the Mediterranean sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to heat nuts or coffee beans so that they become drier and browner",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize severely or speak angrily to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Critics roasted him for exploiting racial stereotypes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to humorously criticize and make jokes about a famous person at a public event honouring that person, as a part of the event:",
        "examples": [
          "He's known for roasting big-name celebrities on his Comedy Central shows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Roast meat or vegetables have been cooked in an oven or over a fire:",
        "examples": [
          "roast beef/chicken/potatoes",
          "roasted red pepper sauce"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large piece of roasted meat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event where a famous person has jokes and humorous criticisms made about them, for entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be a roast hosted by Bill Maher to mark Larry King's 50 years on radio and television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook meat or other food by dry heat in an oven or over a fire",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large piece of meat cooked in an oven:",
        "examples": [
          "a beef roast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A roast is also an outside event at which food is cooked over a fire:",
        "examples": [
          "a lobster roast"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roasted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook food in an oven or over a fire:",
        "examples": [
          "Just roast the chicken in the oven and baste it in oil and lemon.",
          "figurative We lay on the beach and roasted (= got very hot) in the Mediterranean sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to heat nuts or coffee beans so that they become drier and browner",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize severely or speak angrily to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Critics roasted him for exploiting racial stereotypes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to humorously criticize and make jokes about a famous person at a public event honouring that person, as a part of the event:",
        "examples": [
          "He's known for roasting big-name celebrities on his Comedy Central shows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roasting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very hot:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a roasting summer day.",
          "I'm roasting!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of criticizing someone in an angry way:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a roasting from Mum for being back late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people humorously criticize and make jokes about a famous person at a public event honouring that person:",
        "examples": [
          "David Letterman got a hilarious roasting at the Mark Twain Awards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rob": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take money or property illegally from a place, organization, or person, often using violence:",
        "examples": [
          "The terrorists financed themselves by robbing banks.",
          "My wallet's gone! I've been robbed!",
          "They robbed the company of $2 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is robbed of something they deserve or want, it is taken away from them:",
        "examples": [
          "A last-minute injury robbed me of my place on the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take money or property from a person or place illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "Two men robbed the store last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is robbed of a quality, that quality is taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "Elderly people should not be robbed of their dignity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take money or property illegally from a place, organization, or person:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank was robbed last year.",
          "rob sb of sth They were robbed of their life insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "robbed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "robber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who steals:",
        "examples": [
          "The robbers shot a policeman before making their getaway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes money or property illegally",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "robberies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the crime of stealing from somewhere or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The gang admitted they had committed four recent bank robberies.",
          "He was charged with robbery and assault."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of stealing from somewhere or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He committed several robberies.",
          "a bank robbery"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "robbers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who steals:",
        "examples": [
          "The robbers shot a policeman before making their getaway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes money or property illegally",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "robbery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the crime of stealing from somewhere or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The gang admitted they had committed four recent bank robberies.",
          "He was charged with robbery and assault."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of stealing from somewhere or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He committed several robberies.",
          "a bank robbery"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "robbing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "robe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, loose piece of clothing worn especially on very formal occasions:",
        "examples": [
          "Judges wear black robes when they are in court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loose piece of clothing that is worn before or after a bath or on top of clothing worn in bed:",
        "examples": [
          "He wrapped a robe around himself before answering the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, loose-fitting piece of clothing, esp. one worn at home:",
        "examples": [
          "I had on pajamas and a robe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "robert": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wild plant of the geranium family with very divided leaves and small pink flowers, used in traditional medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "Plants such as comfrey and herb robert were regarded as weeds.",
          "The leaves of herb Robert were changing to an autumnal red."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "robes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a loose piece of clothing like a coat, usually made of thick towelling material, worn informally inside the house, especially before or after a bath",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing rather like a loose-fitting coat, worn to cover up after a bath, or before getting dressed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "robin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, brown European bird with a red front, or a similar but slightly larger brown bird of North America:",
        "examples": [
          "Robins mostly appear in the winter and are commonly pictured on Christmas cards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brown North American bird with a red chest",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "robinson": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a machine that is very cleverly made and is complicated in a silly or humorous way, but has no practical use:",
        "examples": [
          "a Heath Robinson contraption"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "robot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine controlled by a computer that is used to perform jobs automatically:",
        "examples": [
          "The surgery can be carried out by robots.",
          "a bomb disposal robot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does things in a very effective way but never shows their emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "He played like a robot - note-perfect, but with no expression or dynamics at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a traffic light",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mechanical device that works automatically or by computer control:",
        "examples": [
          "Industrial robots are replacing people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that is controlled by a computer and does jobs automatically:",
        "examples": [
          "Most industrial robots work from a fixed position with restricted computer controlled movements.",
          "Today, in car factories, there is more than one robot for every ten production workers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "robotic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or like a robot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Robotic dancing is dancing in which you make short sudden movements with your arms and legs like the actions of a robot.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or someone's behavior) like a robot in seeming to be mechanical or automatic:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke in a robotic monotone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "like or relating to a robot:",
        "examples": [
          "Japanese researchers have led the world in advances in robotic engineering.",
          "Robotic surgery is more accurate for some medical procedures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "robotics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the science of making and using robots (= machines controlled by computers that are used to perform jobs automatically):",
        "examples": [
          "The field of robotics has seen many exciting developments in the last decade.",
          "Strangely, for the director of a robotics department, he doesn't seem to know what a robot is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "robots (= machines controlled by computers that are used to perform jobs automatically):",
        "examples": [
          "The plant constructs 800,000 skis per year, using computerized robotics.",
          "They had to come up with these really sporty robotics to get the crew member up close to the solar array."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the science of designing and operating robots",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the science of making and using robots:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers were being laid off as plants used more robotics in their assembly lines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "robots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine controlled by a computer that is used to perform jobs automatically:",
        "examples": [
          "The surgery can be carried out by robots.",
          "a bomb disposal robot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does things in a very effective way but never shows their emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "He played like a robot - note-perfect, but with no expression or dynamics at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a traffic light",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mechanical device that works automatically or by computer control:",
        "examples": [
          "Industrial robots are replacing people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that is controlled by a computer and does jobs automatically:",
        "examples": [
          "Most industrial robots work from a fixed position with restricted computer controlled movements.",
          "Today, in car factories, there is more than one robot for every ten production workers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "robs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take money or property illegally from a place, organization, or person, often using violence:",
        "examples": [
          "The terrorists financed themselves by robbing banks.",
          "My wallet's gone! I've been robbed!",
          "They robbed the company of $2 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is robbed of something they deserve or want, it is taken away from them:",
        "examples": [
          "A last-minute injury robbed me of my place on the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take money or property from a person or place illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "Two men robbed the store last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is robbed of a quality, that quality is taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "Elderly people should not be robbed of their dignity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take money or property illegally from a place, organization, or person:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank was robbed last year.",
          "rob sb of sth They were robbed of their life insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "robust": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or animal) strong and healthy, or (of an object or system) strong and unlikely to break or fail:",
        "examples": [
          "He looks robust and healthy enough.",
          "a robust pair of walking boots",
          "a robust economy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person, animal, or plant) strong and healthy, or (of food or drink) full of flavor:",
        "examples": [
          "She was in robust health.",
          "The house blend of coffee is particularly robust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong and unlikely to break or fail:",
        "examples": [
          "Exports will continue to be bolstered by the robust economy.",
          "We should be able to generate stronger sales with robust profit margins."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roc": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the dry solid part of the earth's surface, or any large piece of this that sticks up out of the ground or the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Mountains and cliffs are formed from rock.",
          "The boat struck a rock outside the bay and sank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of rock or stone:",
        "examples": [
          "The demonstrators were hurling rocks at the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of large stones sticking up from the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "The storm forced the ship onto the rocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang for a valuable stone used in jewellery, especially a diamond:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you seen the size of the rock he gave her for their anniversary?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of popular music with a strong, loud beat that is usually played with electric guitars and drums:",
        "examples": [
          "a rock group",
          "a rock star"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of hard sweet, usually in the shape of a stick:",
        "examples": [
          "The vivid pink of seaside rock is very attractive to a child.",
          "a stick of rock"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is your rock, you feel that you can depend on them and that they will always support you. :",
        "examples": [
          "\"He's always been my rock,\" said his lifelong friend and teammate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause someone or something to) move backwards and forwards or from side to side in a regular way:",
        "examples": [
          "He picked up the baby and gently rocked her to sleep.",
          "If you rock back on that chair, you're going to break it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or place is rocked by something such as an explosion, the force of it makes the person or place shake:",
        "examples": [
          "The explosion, which rocked the city, killed 300."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an event rocks a group of people or society, it causes feelings of shock:",
        "examples": [
          "The managing director's resignation rocked the whole company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wear a particular style of clothing, etc. and look good or fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "There are celebrities over 40 years old who can still rock a tattoo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large mass of stone that sticks up out of the ground or the sea, or a separate piece of stone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] This is some of the oldest rock on the earth’s surface.",
          "[ C ] Waves crashed against the rocks.",
          "[ C ] Bees poured into the neighborhood when boys threw rocks at the hives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang A rock is also a diamond or other jewel.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of popular music with a strong beat, which is usually played with electric guitars and drums",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something or cause something to move backward and forward or from side to side:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He rocked the baby to sleep.",
          "[ I ] If you rock back on that chair, you’re going to break it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a building or area rocks, it shakes it violently:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] An earthquake rocked the downtown area today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or place is rocked, it is surprised, upset, or excited:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The university was rocked by the scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She's such a great role model for young women – she really rocks!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rocked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause someone or something to) move backwards and forwards or from side to side in a regular way:",
        "examples": [
          "He picked up the baby and gently rocked her to sleep.",
          "If you rock back on that chair, you're going to break it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or place is rocked by something such as an explosion, the force of it makes the person or place shake:",
        "examples": [
          "The explosion, which rocked the city, killed 300."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an event rocks a group of people or society, it causes feelings of shock:",
        "examples": [
          "The managing director's resignation rocked the whole company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wear a particular style of clothing, etc. and look good or fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "There are celebrities over 40 years old who can still rock a tattoo."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rockefeller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dish of oysters (= large flat sea creatures that have a shell) cooked on half of a shell with butter, herbs, and a covering of very small pieces of bread:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurant is famous for its oysters Rockefeller.",
          "He ordered the oysters Rockefeller.",
          "The oysters Rockefeller were bursting with flavour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rocker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the two curved pieces of wood under a rocking chair that allow it to move backwards and forwards:",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who sings or plays rock music (= music with a strong beat played with electric guitars and drums):",
        "examples": [
          "The Sheffield indie rockers Arctic Monkeys headlined that year's festival.",
          "She is a powerful performer, both as a rocker and a balladeer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who likes rock music, especially someone who likes heavy metal:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a rocker. I love metal, thrash, and my favourite groups are Pink Floyd, Metallica, Zeppelin and Cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rock song (= one with a strong beat played with electric guitars and drums):",
        "examples": [
          "The album contained everything from slow ballads to unabashed rockers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of young people, especially in Britain in the 1960s, who wore leather clothes, rode motorcycles, and listened to rock and roll music:",
        "examples": [
          "Seaside towns such as Margate and Brighton were infamous for violence between mods and rockers in the 1960s.",
          "The days of mods and rockers may be long gone, but menswear is as tribal as ever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who performs or likes rock music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rocking chair (= a chair built on two pieces of curved wood), or one of the two curved pieces under the chair that allow it to move forward and backward",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rockers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the two curved pieces of wood under a rocking chair that allow it to move backwards and forwards:",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who sings or plays rock music (= music with a strong beat played with electric guitars and drums):",
        "examples": [
          "The Sheffield indie rockers Arctic Monkeys headlined that year's festival.",
          "She is a powerful performer, both as a rocker and a balladeer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who likes rock music, especially someone who likes heavy metal:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a rocker. I love metal, thrash, and my favourite groups are Pink Floyd, Metallica, Zeppelin and Cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rock song (= one with a strong beat played with electric guitars and drums):",
        "examples": [
          "The album contained everything from slow ballads to unabashed rockers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of young people, especially in Britain in the 1960s, who wore leather clothes, rode motorcycles, and listened to rock and roll music:",
        "examples": [
          "Seaside towns such as Margate and Brighton were infamous for violence between mods and rockers in the 1960s.",
          "The days of mods and rockers may be long gone, but menswear is as tribal as ever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who performs or likes rock music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rocking chair (= a chair built on two pieces of curved wood), or one of the two curved pieces under the chair that allow it to move forward and backward",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rocket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large cylinder-shaped object that moves very fast by forcing out burning gases, used for space travel or as a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "They launched a rocket to the planet Venus.",
          "The rebels were firing anti-tank rockets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of firework that flies up into the air before exploding",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant whose long green leaves are used in salads",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success:",
        "examples": [
          "House prices in the north are rocketing (up).",
          "Their team rocketed to the top of the League.",
          "Sharon Stone rocketed to fame in the film \"Basic Instinct\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cylindrical device containing material that explodes, sending the device through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "The rocket was launched yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel by rocket, or to rise, increase, or move very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The astronauts were rocketed into space.",
          "[ I ] A train rocketed by.",
          "[ I ] Anna rocketed to fame in the late 1980s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large cylindrical object that moves very fast by forcing out burning gases, and that is used for space travel or as a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "launch/fire a rocket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success:",
        "examples": [
          "Fuel prices have rocketed in recent months.",
          "rocket up Public spending is rocketing up this year.",
          "rocket to sth Crude oil prices rocketed to $40 a barrel, sending stock markets plunging."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rockets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large cylinder-shaped object that moves very fast by forcing out burning gases, used for space travel or as a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "They launched a rocket to the planet Venus.",
          "The rebels were firing anti-tank rockets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of firework that flies up into the air before exploding",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant whose long green leaves are used in salads",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success:",
        "examples": [
          "House prices in the north are rocketing (up).",
          "Their team rocketed to the top of the League.",
          "Sharon Stone rocketed to fame in the film \"Basic Instinct\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cylindrical device containing material that explodes, sending the device through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "The rocket was launched yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel by rocket, or to rise, increase, or move very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The astronauts were rocketed into space.",
          "[ I ] A train rocketed by.",
          "[ I ] Anna rocketed to fame in the late 1980s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large cylindrical object that moves very fast by forcing out burning gases, and that is used for space travel or as a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "launch/fire a rocket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success:",
        "examples": [
          "Fuel prices have rocketed in recent months.",
          "rocket up Public spending is rocketing up this year.",
          "rocket to sth Crude oil prices rocketed to $40 a barrel, sending stock markets plunging."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rocking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause someone or something to) move backwards and forwards or from side to side in a regular way:",
        "examples": [
          "He picked up the baby and gently rocked her to sleep.",
          "If you rock back on that chair, you're going to break it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or place is rocked by something such as an explosion, the force of it makes the person or place shake:",
        "examples": [
          "The explosion, which rocked the city, killed 300."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an event rocks a group of people or society, it causes feelings of shock:",
        "examples": [
          "The managing director's resignation rocked the whole company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wear a particular style of clothing, etc. and look good or fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "There are celebrities over 40 years old who can still rock a tattoo."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rocks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you like or approve of someone or something a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Do you like him?\" \"Yeah, he rocks!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of large stones sticking up from the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "The storm forced the ship onto the rocks.",
          "We went climbing on the rocks.",
          "He'd slipped on the rocks and cut his leg.",
          "We looked down at the sea crashing against the rocks.",
          "I used to like the sound of the sea washing against the rocks.",
          "If you're going to go swimming in the ocean, watch out for the rocks!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having serious difficulties and likely to fail soon:",
        "examples": [
          "The business had lost a lot of money and was on the rocks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rocky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made of rock and therefore usually rough and difficult to travel along:",
        "examples": [
          "She scrambled along the rocky path."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to balance very well:",
        "examples": [
          "After two months in a hospital bed, I felt a bit rocky on my feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "uncertain and difficult and not likely to last long:",
        "examples": [
          "Their relationship got off to a rocky start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult or uncertain:",
        "examples": [
          "Their season got off to a rocky start with three straight losses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered with, or consisting of, stones:",
        "examples": [
          "a rocky path"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rod": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin pole made of wood or metal:",
        "examples": [
          "He was given a fishing rod for his birthday.",
          "The concrete is strengthened with steel rods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of cell in the retina (= part at the back of the eye) that helps you to see when there is not much light",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin pole made of wood, metal, or other material:",
        "examples": [
          "a fishing/curtain rod"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rode": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of ride",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rodent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of various small mammals with large, sharp front teeth, such as mice and rats",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of small mammal with sharp front teeth:",
        "examples": [
          "They expect to catch rodents, mostly mice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rodents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of various small mammals with large, sharp front teeth, such as mice and rats",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of small mammal with sharp front teeth:",
        "examples": [
          "They expect to catch rodents, mostly mice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rodeo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in North America, a sport and public entertainment in which cowboys show different skills by riding wild horses and catching cows with ropes:",
        "examples": [
          "He entered his first rodeo at age 14."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public performance or competition in which cowboys (= people who take care of cattle) show their skill at riding cattle and wild horses and at catching cattle with ropes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rods": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin pole made of wood or metal:",
        "examples": [
          "He was given a fishing rod for his birthday.",
          "The concrete is strengthened with steel rods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of cell in the retina (= part at the back of the eye) that helps you to see when there is not much light",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin pole made of wood, metal, or other material:",
        "examples": [
          "a fishing/curtain rod"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "fish eggs, eaten as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mass of eggs inside a female fish, which is eaten as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rogers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in radio communications to mean that a message has been received and understood:",
        "examples": [
          "\"You are clear to land.\" \"Roger, I'm coming in to land now.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex with someone",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rogue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaving in ways that are not expected or not normal, often in a way that causes damage:",
        "examples": [
          "a rogue state",
          "rogue cells"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rogue animal is a dangerous wild animal that lives apart from the rest of its group.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start behaving in a way that is not normal or expected, especially by leaving your group and doing something dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "A Special Forces unit had gone rogue and was trying to free the hostage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves badly but who you still like:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Come here, you little rogue!\" chuckled my uncle.",
          "The women all think he's a lovable old rogue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dishonest or bad man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, organization, or country that does not behave in the usual or acceptable way:",
        "examples": [
          "Buzzy’s a fun-loving teenage rogue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in ways that are not expected or not normal, often in a harmful way:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been rogue firms in the past which have ripped customers off.",
          "a rogue state"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rogues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaving in ways that are not expected or not normal, often in a way that causes damage:",
        "examples": [
          "a rogue state",
          "rogue cells"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rogue animal is a dangerous wild animal that lives apart from the rest of its group.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start behaving in a way that is not normal or expected, especially by leaving your group and doing something dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "A Special Forces unit had gone rogue and was trying to free the hostage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who behaves badly but who you still like:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Come here, you little rogue!\" chuckled my uncle.",
          "The women all think he's a lovable old rogue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dishonest or bad man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, organization, or country that does not behave in the usual or acceptable way:",
        "examples": [
          "Buzzy’s a fun-loving teenage rogue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in ways that are not expected or not normal, often in a harmful way:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been rogue firms in the past which have ripped customers off.",
          "a rogue state"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for return on investment: the amount of interest or profit someone earns on an amount of money that they save or invest :",
        "examples": [
          "Use our investment calculator to see the ROI you could get.",
          "Last year my ROI was only 20%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for return on investment: the helpful or good effect that comes from something someone has given their time to or put a lot of effort into:",
        "examples": [
          "Network hard and you will see an excellent ROI."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "role": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the position or purpose that someone or something has in a situation, organization, society, or relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "What is his role in this project?",
          "Schools play an important role in society.",
          "Six people have been put on trial for their role (= involvement) in the anti-government demonstrations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an actor's part in a film or play:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got a leading/supporting role in the school play.",
          "She plays the role of a crooked lawyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the duty or use that someone or something usually has or is expected to have:",
        "examples": [
          "Bouchard hopes to play a pivotal/major/key role in Quebec’s future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person whom an actor represents in a movie or play:",
        "examples": [
          "Astin plays the role of Radford, the store’s owner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the position or purpose that someone or something has in a situation, organization, society, or relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "What is his role in this project?",
          "Schools play an important role in society.",
          "Six people have been put on trial for their role (= involvement) in the anti-government demonstrations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an actor's part in a film or play:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got a leading/supporting role in the school play.",
          "She plays the role of a crooked lawyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the duty or use that someone or something usually has or is expected to have:",
        "examples": [
          "Bouchard hopes to play a pivotal/major/key role in Quebec’s future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person whom an actor represents in a movie or play:",
        "examples": [
          "Astin plays the role of Radford, the store’s owner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roll": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) move somewhere by turning over and over or from side to side:",
        "examples": [
          "The vase rolled off the edge of the table and smashed.",
          "The dog rolled over onto its back.",
          "I rolled the wheel along the side of the road back to the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move somewhere easily and without sudden movements:",
        "examples": [
          "A tear rolled down his cheek.",
          "A wave of cigarette smoke rolled towards me.",
          "The piano's on wheels, so we can roll it into the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an aircraft or a ship rolls, it leans to one side and then to the other because of the wind or waves.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a machine is rolling, it is operating:",
        "examples": [
          "cameras roll Just as the television cameras started rolling, it began to pour down with rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you roll your eyes, you move them so that you are looking up, to show that you consider someone or something stupid or silly:",
        "examples": [
          "roll in When he suggested they should buy a new car, she rolled her eyes in disbelief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) turn over onto itself to form the shape of a ball or a tube:",
        "examples": [
          "roll something into something He rolled the clay into a ball in his hands.",
          "roll something (up) into something As I got closer, the hedgehog rolled itself (up) into a ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a cigarette by wrapping a piece of paper around some tobacco",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fold over a piece of clothing or material to make it shorter:",
        "examples": [
          "roll back We rolled back the carpet to see the floorboards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something smooth and flat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + adj  ] She borrowed a garden roller to roll the grass flat.",
          "roll (out) When you have rolled (out) the pastry, place it in a pie dish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a continuous, repeated, deep sound:",
        "examples": [
          "drums roll The drums rolled as the acrobat walked along the tightrope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you roll your r's, you pronounce them with your tongue moving quickly and repeatedly against the top of the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "When you speak Spanish you roll your r's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of film, paper, or cloth that is rolled into the shape of a tube:",
        "examples": [
          "a roll of carpet",
          "a toilet roll (= a roll of toilet paper)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or animal has rolls of fat on their body, that person or animal is very fat:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog had rolls of fat along its neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small round loaf of bread for one person:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like a roll and butter with your soup?",
          "cheese/ham/tuna roll UK I bought a cheese/ham/tuna roll (= a sandwich made with a roll) for lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official list of names:",
        "examples": [
          "electoral roll Is your name on the electoral roll (= the list of people who can vote)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you take/call the roll, you read aloud the names of all the people on the list to make certain that they are present:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher called the roll to see if any students were absent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of rolling on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog went for a roll in the grass.",
          "He performed three full rolls when fouled by an opponent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sexual activity that is quick and enjoyable and does not involve serious feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "I wouldn't sacrifice my marriage for a roll in the hay with a waitress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The roll of a ship or aircraft is its movement from side to side in the water or air.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous repeated deep sound:",
        "examples": [
          "drum roll Can you ask the drummer to play a drum roll as the speaker enters the hall?",
          "roll of thunder It began to rain and there was a distant roll of thunder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a direction by turning over and over or by traveling on wheels, or to cause something to move in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The coin rolled off the table.",
          "[ T ] I rolled the spare tire around to the side of the car.",
          "[ I ] Tears rolled down his cheeks.",
          "Bob rolled over (= turned his body while lying down) onto his stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you roll a car window up or down, you turn a handle or press a button that opens or closes the window.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form something soft into a rounded shape:",
        "examples": [
          "He rolled the clay into a ball.",
          "[ M ] She rolled up her pants so they wouldn’t get wet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a continuous repeated sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Thunder rolled in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official list of names:",
        "examples": [
          "a roll of eligible voters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small loaf of bread",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movement of something in a direction by turning over and over or by traveling on wheels:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] You have to allow for the roll of the ball when it lands after you hit it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous repeated sound:",
        "examples": [
          "a drum roll"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of something that bends, formed into a cylinder:",
        "examples": [
          "a roll of film/ tape/aluminum foil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A roll is also a rounded mass of something:",
        "examples": [
          "rolls of fat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be produced in a factory:",
        "examples": [
          "The new vehicles roll off the assembly line in August.",
          "The company's first locally made vehicle will roll off the production line within a year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rolled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) move somewhere by turning over and over or from side to side:",
        "examples": [
          "The vase rolled off the edge of the table and smashed.",
          "The dog rolled over onto its back.",
          "I rolled the wheel along the side of the road back to the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move somewhere easily and without sudden movements:",
        "examples": [
          "A tear rolled down his cheek.",
          "A wave of cigarette smoke rolled towards me.",
          "The piano's on wheels, so we can roll it into the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an aircraft or a ship rolls, it leans to one side and then to the other because of the wind or waves.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a machine is rolling, it is operating:",
        "examples": [
          "cameras roll Just as the television cameras started rolling, it began to pour down with rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you roll your eyes, you move them so that you are looking up, to show that you consider someone or something stupid or silly:",
        "examples": [
          "roll in When he suggested they should buy a new car, she rolled her eyes in disbelief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) turn over onto itself to form the shape of a ball or a tube:",
        "examples": [
          "roll something into something He rolled the clay into a ball in his hands.",
          "roll something (up) into something As I got closer, the hedgehog rolled itself (up) into a ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a cigarette by wrapping a piece of paper around some tobacco",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fold over a piece of clothing or material to make it shorter:",
        "examples": [
          "roll back We rolled back the carpet to see the floorboards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something smooth and flat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + adj  ] She borrowed a garden roller to roll the grass flat.",
          "roll (out) When you have rolled (out) the pastry, place it in a pie dish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a continuous, repeated, deep sound:",
        "examples": [
          "drums roll The drums rolled as the acrobat walked along the tightrope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you roll your r's, you pronounce them with your tongue moving quickly and repeatedly against the top of the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "When you speak Spanish you roll your r's."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tube-shaped object in a machine that turns over and over in order to carry things along or press them down or together:",
        "examples": [
          "As the hot metal passed between the huge rollers it was pressed into thin sheets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube-shaped device, often heated, that women use to curl their hair:",
        "examples": [
          "She answered the door with her rollers in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy machine used to make surfaces smooth and flat:",
        "examples": [
          "The men used a roller to flatten the tarmac."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, long wave on the sea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cylinder used for shaping something, or for spreading something over a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "hair rollers",
          "a paint roller"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cylinder or wheel that turns over and over in order to move something along",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rollers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tube-shaped object in a machine that turns over and over in order to carry things along or press them down or together:",
        "examples": [
          "As the hot metal passed between the huge rollers it was pressed into thin sheets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube-shaped device, often heated, that women use to curl their hair:",
        "examples": [
          "She answered the door with her rollers in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy machine used to make surfaces smooth and flat:",
        "examples": [
          "The men used a roller to flatten the tarmac."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, long wave on the sea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cylinder used for shaping something, or for spreading something over a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "hair rollers",
          "a paint roller"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cylinder or wheel that turns over and over in order to move something along",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rolling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "gradual:",
        "examples": [
          "The plan is for a rolling extension of the tax over the next ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of hills) gently rising and falling:",
        "examples": [
          "The train journey took us through a valley past rolling hills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of hills) gently rising and falling",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is done in stages over a long period:",
        "examples": [
          "He prepared a five-year rolling plan for equipment maintenance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rolls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) move somewhere by turning over and over or from side to side:",
        "examples": [
          "The vase rolled off the edge of the table and smashed.",
          "The dog rolled over onto its back.",
          "I rolled the wheel along the side of the road back to the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move somewhere easily and without sudden movements:",
        "examples": [
          "A tear rolled down his cheek.",
          "A wave of cigarette smoke rolled towards me.",
          "The piano's on wheels, so we can roll it into the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an aircraft or a ship rolls, it leans to one side and then to the other because of the wind or waves.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a machine is rolling, it is operating:",
        "examples": [
          "cameras roll Just as the television cameras started rolling, it began to pour down with rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you roll your eyes, you move them so that you are looking up, to show that you consider someone or something stupid or silly:",
        "examples": [
          "roll in When he suggested they should buy a new car, she rolled her eyes in disbelief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) turn over onto itself to form the shape of a ball or a tube:",
        "examples": [
          "roll something into something He rolled the clay into a ball in his hands.",
          "roll something (up) into something As I got closer, the hedgehog rolled itself (up) into a ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a cigarette by wrapping a piece of paper around some tobacco",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fold over a piece of clothing or material to make it shorter:",
        "examples": [
          "roll back We rolled back the carpet to see the floorboards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something smooth and flat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + adj  ] She borrowed a garden roller to roll the grass flat.",
          "roll (out) When you have rolled (out) the pastry, place it in a pie dish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a continuous, repeated, deep sound:",
        "examples": [
          "drums roll The drums rolled as the acrobat walked along the tightrope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you roll your r's, you pronounce them with your tongue moving quickly and repeatedly against the top of the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "When you speak Spanish you roll your r's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of film, paper, or cloth that is rolled into the shape of a tube:",
        "examples": [
          "a roll of carpet",
          "a toilet roll (= a roll of toilet paper)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or animal has rolls of fat on their body, that person or animal is very fat:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog had rolls of fat along its neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small round loaf of bread for one person:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like a roll and butter with your soup?",
          "cheese/ham/tuna roll UK I bought a cheese/ham/tuna roll (= a sandwich made with a roll) for lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official list of names:",
        "examples": [
          "electoral roll Is your name on the electoral roll (= the list of people who can vote)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you take/call the roll, you read aloud the names of all the people on the list to make certain that they are present:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher called the roll to see if any students were absent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of rolling on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog went for a roll in the grass.",
          "He performed three full rolls when fouled by an opponent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sexual activity that is quick and enjoyable and does not involve serious feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "I wouldn't sacrifice my marriage for a roll in the hay with a waitress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The roll of a ship or aircraft is its movement from side to side in the water or air.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous repeated deep sound:",
        "examples": [
          "drum roll Can you ask the drummer to play a drum roll as the speaker enters the hall?",
          "roll of thunder It began to rain and there was a distant roll of thunder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a direction by turning over and over or by traveling on wheels, or to cause something to move in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The coin rolled off the table.",
          "[ T ] I rolled the spare tire around to the side of the car.",
          "[ I ] Tears rolled down his cheeks.",
          "Bob rolled over (= turned his body while lying down) onto his stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you roll a car window up or down, you turn a handle or press a button that opens or closes the window.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form something soft into a rounded shape:",
        "examples": [
          "He rolled the clay into a ball.",
          "[ M ] She rolled up her pants so they wouldn’t get wet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a continuous repeated sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Thunder rolled in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official list of names:",
        "examples": [
          "a roll of eligible voters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small loaf of bread",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movement of something in a direction by turning over and over or by traveling on wheels:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] You have to allow for the roll of the ball when it lands after you hit it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous repeated sound:",
        "examples": [
          "a drum roll"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of something that bends, formed into a cylinder:",
        "examples": [
          "a roll of film/ tape/aluminum foil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A roll is also a rounded mass of something:",
        "examples": [
          "rolls of fat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be produced in a factory:",
        "examples": [
          "The new vehicles roll off the assembly line in August.",
          "The company's first locally made vehicle will roll off the production line within a year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rolodex": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a circular file of cards on which you keep people's names and addresses:",
        "examples": [
          "Although I use email for most correspondence now, I still refer to the Rolodex on my desk."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for read only memory: a type of computer memory that holds information that can be used but not changed or added to",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for read-only memory: a small piece of electronic equipment that can be used to store information which cannot then be changed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "roma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "people of a race originally from northern India who typically used to travel from place to place, and now live especially in Europe and North America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "roman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Roman letters are in the ordinary style of printed writing in which the letters are vertical.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ordinary style of printed writing in which the letters are vertical:",
        "examples": [
          "In this book, definitions are printed in roman.",
          "The text is typeset in roman, italics, and small caps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the city of Rome and its empire in ancient times",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the modern city of Rome",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lived in Rome or the Roman Empire in ancient times:",
        "examples": [
          "The Romans ruled over most of Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in the modern city of Rome",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "romance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a close, usually short relationship of love between two people:",
        "examples": [
          "They got married last year after a whirlwind (= very short and unexpected) romance.",
          "It was just a holiday romance.",
          "Office romances are usually a bad idea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feelings and behaviour of two people who are in a loving and sexual relationship with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt as though all the romance had gone out of my marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of excitement or mystery that you have from a particular experience or event:",
        "examples": [
          "He loves the romance of travelling on a steam train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a story about love:",
        "examples": [
          "a historical romance",
          "She loves reading romances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a story of exciting events, especially one written or set in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "medieval romances"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell stories that are not true, or to describe an event in a way that makes it sound better than it was",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade someone to love you",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a language) developed from Latin:",
        "examples": [
          "French, Italian, and Spanish are all Romance languages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a close relationship between two people who are in love with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Their three-year romance never went smoothly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Romance is also the feeling of comfort and pleasure you experience in a relationship with someone you love:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Without romance, marriage is a lot like an old habit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Romance is also a quality of excitement or mystery connected with an experience or place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He loves the romance of traveling by train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A romance is a story of love between two people, often containing exciting events or magic:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He is the successful author of rollicking historical romances."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "romances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a close, usually short relationship of love between two people:",
        "examples": [
          "They got married last year after a whirlwind (= very short and unexpected) romance.",
          "It was just a holiday romance.",
          "Office romances are usually a bad idea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feelings and behaviour of two people who are in a loving and sexual relationship with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt as though all the romance had gone out of my marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of excitement or mystery that you have from a particular experience or event:",
        "examples": [
          "He loves the romance of travelling on a steam train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a story about love:",
        "examples": [
          "a historical romance",
          "She loves reading romances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a story of exciting events, especially one written or set in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "medieval romances"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell stories that are not true, or to describe an event in a way that makes it sound better than it was",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to persuade someone to love you",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a language) developed from Latin:",
        "examples": [
          "French, Italian, and Spanish are all Romance languages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a close relationship between two people who are in love with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Their three-year romance never went smoothly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Romance is also the feeling of comfort and pleasure you experience in a relationship with someone you love:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Without romance, marriage is a lot like an old habit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Romance is also a quality of excitement or mystery connected with an experience or place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He loves the romance of traveling by train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A romance is a story of love between two people, often containing exciting events or magic:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He is the successful author of rollicking historical romances."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "romania": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in southeastern Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "romanian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Romania, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Romania",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Romania",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "romans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Roman letters are in the ordinary style of printed writing in which the letters are vertical.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ordinary style of printed writing in which the letters are vertical:",
        "examples": [
          "In this book, definitions are printed in roman.",
          "The text is typeset in roman, italics, and small caps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the city of Rome and its empire in ancient times",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the modern city of Rome",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lived in Rome or the Roman Empire in ancient times:",
        "examples": [
          "The Romans ruled over most of Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in the modern city of Rome",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "romantic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to love or a close loving relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "a romantic novel/comedy",
          "You used to be so romantic, but now you never tell me that you love me.",
          "I suppose he is quite romantic - he sends me flowers on my birthday and tells me I'm looking beautiful and so on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exciting and mysterious and having a strong effect on your emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "We thought that Egypt was an incredibly romantic country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not practical and having a lot of ideas that are not related to real life:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a romantic idea of what it's like to be a struggling young artist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is not practical and has ideas that are not related to real life:",
        "examples": [
          "You're a hopeless/incurable romantic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a style of art, music, and literature, popular in Europe in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, that deals with the beauty of nature and human emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "Beethoven, Schumann, and Chopin were leading Romantic composers.",
          "Romantic poets such as Shelley and Coleridge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who follows the late 18th and early 19th century ideas of Romanticism, or who creates art, music, or literature in the Romantic style:",
        "examples": [
          "The German Romantics emphasized the uniqueness of each intimate experience.",
          "He traces art history through the Romantics and Daumier and Degas and then onto Picasso."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to love or to an affectionate, loving relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "a romantic comedy/novel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is romantic, it is exciting and mysterious and has a strong effect on your emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "I think Egypt is an incredibly romantic country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Romantic ideas and people are not practical or related to real life:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a romantic idea of what it’s like to be an actor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "romantically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to love or a close loving relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "We were good friends before we became romantically involved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an exciting and mysterious way that has a strong effect on your emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "Artists have viewed the landscape as romantically beautiful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not practical and involves ideas that are not related to real life:",
        "examples": [
          "It did not achieve the results that you romantically suggested it would."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "romanticism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "describing things in a way that makes them sound more exciting or mysterious than they really are",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style of art, music, and literature, popular in Europe in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, that deals with the beauty of nature and human emotions",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "romanticizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk about something in a way that makes it sound better than it really is, or to believe that something is better than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop romanticizing! Nothing's that perfect."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "romantics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to love or a close loving relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "a romantic novel/comedy",
          "You used to be so romantic, but now you never tell me that you love me.",
          "I suppose he is quite romantic - he sends me flowers on my birthday and tells me I'm looking beautiful and so on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exciting and mysterious and having a strong effect on your emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "We thought that Egypt was an incredibly romantic country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not practical and having a lot of ideas that are not related to real life:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a romantic idea of what it's like to be a struggling young artist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is not practical and has ideas that are not related to real life:",
        "examples": [
          "You're a hopeless/incurable romantic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a style of art, music, and literature, popular in Europe in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, that deals with the beauty of nature and human emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "Beethoven, Schumann, and Chopin were leading Romantic composers.",
          "Romantic poets such as Shelley and Coleridge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who follows the late 18th and early 19th century ideas of Romanticism, or who creates art, music, or literature in the Romantic style:",
        "examples": [
          "The German Romantics emphasized the uniqueness of each intimate experience.",
          "He traces art history through the Romantics and Daumier and Degas and then onto Picasso."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to love or to an affectionate, loving relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "a romantic comedy/novel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is romantic, it is exciting and mysterious and has a strong effect on your emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "I think Egypt is an incredibly romantic country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Romantic ideas and people are not practical or related to real life:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a romantic idea of what it’s like to be an actor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rome": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Italy, situated in the central part of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest version was performed in Rome in September 1999 at Teatro Il Vascello.",
          "For the first time since unification, Milan's political weight began to rival that of Rome."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "romeo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who thinks he is attractive to women and has sexual relationships with many women",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ron": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "roof": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the covering that forms the top of a building, vehicle, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The house has a sloping/flat/tiled/thatched roof.",
          "Put the luggage on the roof of the car.",
          "The roof (= upper surface) of the cave is 50 metres up.",
          "This cake is so dry that it sticks to the roof of your mouth (= upper surface of the mouth)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a roof on a building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the covering that forms the top of a building, vehicle, or other object:",
        "examples": [
          "The school has a flat roof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The roof of your mouth is the mouth’s upper, inside surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Peanut butter sticks to the roof of your mouth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roofies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of a drug, especially Rohypnol, that is given to someone secretly and illegally, usually in a drink, in order to make them unconscious or unable to function normally so that they can be raped (= made to have sex against their wishes) or otherwise harmed:",
        "examples": [
          "They warned the girls that a rapist may try to put a “roofie” in their drink.",
          "We are doing all we can to promote roofie awareness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly and illegally give someone a drug, especially Rohypnol, usually in a drink, in order to make them unconscious or unable to function normally so that they can be raped (= made to have sex against their wishes) or otherwise harmed:",
        "examples": [
          "A woman who believes she was roofied at a local bar went public with her story."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roofing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "material used for making roofs:",
        "examples": [
          "Slates, tiles, and shingles are roofing materials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job or process of putting roofs on new buildings or repairing damaged roofs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "material used for roofs, or the process of building roofs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "roofs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the covering that forms the top of a building, vehicle, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The house has a sloping/flat/tiled/thatched roof.",
          "Put the luggage on the roof of the car.",
          "The roof (= upper surface) of the cave is 50 metres up.",
          "This cake is so dry that it sticks to the roof of your mouth (= upper surface of the mouth)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a roof on a building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the covering that forms the top of a building, vehicle, or other object:",
        "examples": [
          "The school has a flat roof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The roof of your mouth is the mouth’s upper, inside surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Peanut butter sticks to the roof of your mouth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rooftop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the outside surface of the roof of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "a magnificent view of the rooftops",
          "Police marksmen with rifles were stationed on the rooftops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening on the outside surface of the roof of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "We climbed the stairs to the rooftop terrace.",
          "Eight prisoners staged a rooftop protest against overcrowding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top surface of the roof of a building",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rooftops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the outside surface of the roof of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "a magnificent view of the rooftops",
          "Police marksmen with rifles were stationed on the rooftops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening on the outside surface of the roof of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "We climbed the stairs to the rooftop terrace.",
          "Eight prisoners staged a rooftop protest against overcrowding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top surface of the roof of a building",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large black bird similar to a crow:",
        "examples": [
          "A black rook sat on the fence.",
          "The rook is part of the crow family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the game of chess, a piece that can move along any number of squares in straight lines parallel to the sides of the board:",
        "examples": [
          "Kasparov put his rook on d6.",
          "Checkmate or loss of a rook was inevitable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place for piercing the ear (= making a hole through it for an earring), in a fold of cartilage (= strong tissue ) above the top of the opening:",
        "examples": [
          "She had the rook of her right ear pierced.",
          "My rooks are the most painful piercing I have ever had done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cheat someone out of some money:",
        "examples": [
          "Be careful not to get rooked by street vendors.",
          "How long can they keep rooking the public?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the game of chess) a piece that can move in a straight line in any direction but not on a diagonal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rookie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is new to an organization or an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "These rookie cops don't know anything yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with little experience who is just starting to work in a job or to play on a sports team:",
        "examples": [
          "a rookie goalie/cop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is new to an organization or an activity and does not have much experience:",
        "examples": [
          "All rookie police officers are required to go through the basic training course.",
          "He made an embarrassing rookie mistake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rookies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is new to an organization or an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "These rookie cops don't know anything yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with little experience who is just starting to work in a job or to play on a sports team:",
        "examples": [
          "a rookie goalie/cop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is new to an organization or an activity and does not have much experience:",
        "examples": [
          "All rookie police officers are required to go through the basic training course.",
          "He made an embarrassing rookie mistake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roomie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person that you share a room, an apartment or a house with. Roomie is short for",
        "examples": [
          "Adam is my old college roomie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roomies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person that you share a room, an apartment or a house with. Roomie is short for",
        "examples": [
          "Adam is my old college roomie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rooming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rent a room from someone, or share a rented room with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "At college he rooms with this guy from Nebraska."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roommate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who you share a room with for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Jean was my roommate during our first year at college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who you share an apartment or house with:",
        "examples": [
          "Ethan's moving out next month, so we're looking for another roommate to share our apartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with whom you share a room, apartment, or house",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "roommates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who you share a room with for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Jean was my roommate during our first year at college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who you share an apartment or house with:",
        "examples": [
          "Ethan's moving out next month, so we're looking for another roommate to share our apartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with whom you share a room, apartment, or house",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rooms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of rented rooms, especially in a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "These were his rooms when he was studying here.",
          "She invited me to her rooms in the college.",
          "After dinner he returned to his rooms.",
          "Her rooms were painted white and very sparsely furnished.",
          "He walked into my rooms without knocking.",
          "The meeting had taken place at his rooms at Jesus College.",
          "We had tea in her rooms at Trinity College."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roosevelt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of small to medium-sized terrier (= a dog that chases animals in and out of holes in the ground) that is related to the rat terrier and has short legs:",
        "examples": [
          "The Teddy Roosevelt terrier is named after Theodore \"Teddy\" Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, though it is believed that he never owned one.",
          "Our Teddy Roosevelt terrier is an alert hunter and does a good job of keeping rats and vermin away from the farm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roost": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place, such as a branch of a tree, where birds rest or sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "At the close of day, the bird flies to its roost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When birds roost, they go somewhere to rest or sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "The birds enjoy roosting on lofty perches such as barn roofs.",
          "Cormorants nest, roost, and hunt in large flocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place, such as a branch of a tree, where birds rest or sleep",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rooster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an adult male chicken:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a rooster crow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult male chicken",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "roosters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an adult male chicken:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a rooster crow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult male chicken",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "root": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a plant that grows down into the earth to get water and food and holds the plant firm in the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cause or origin of something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "get to the root of We must get to the root of (= discover the cause of) this problem.",
          "be/lie at the root of What is/lies at the root of the problem is their lack of interest.",
          "root in The high crime rate has its roots in unemployment and poverty.",
          "root cause So what's the root cause of his anxiety?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "origins:",
        "examples": [
          "trace its/your roots back to The city of Tours can trace its roots back to Roman times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a hair, tooth, or nail that is under the skin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The root of a word is its most basic form, to which other parts, such as affixes, can be added:",
        "examples": [
          "The root of the word \"sitting\" is \"sit\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solution of some equations (= mathematical statements)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A root of a particular number is another number that, when multiplied by itself one or more times, reaches that number:",
        "examples": [
          "square/cube root The square root of 64 is 8, and the cube root of 64 is 4."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the basic note of a chord (= a group of notes played together), which tells you what chord it is:",
        "examples": [
          "Now sing the root note of the chord you are playing.",
          "The horns play the root of the chord."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look for something by turning things over:",
        "examples": [
          "root through/among She rooted through/among the papers on her desk.",
          "root for The pigs rooted for acorns in the forest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow roots:",
        "examples": [
          "The trees failed to root and so died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a plant which grows down into the earth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The root of a hair, tooth, or nail is the part of it that is inside the body.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the origin or source of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We must get to the root of this problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the basic form of a word, to which prefixes or endings can be added:",
        "examples": [
          "The root of the word \"sitting\" is \"sit.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number that is the solution of an equation (= mathematical statement)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a plant) to develop roots and begin to grow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rooted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having developed from something:",
        "examples": [
          "The problems were rooted in the area's history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very strong and firmly fixed:",
        "examples": [
          "deeply rooted loyalty"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rooting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look for something by turning things over:",
        "examples": [
          "root through/among She rooted through/among the papers on her desk.",
          "root for The pigs rooted for acorns in the forest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow roots:",
        "examples": [
          "The trees failed to root and so died."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "origins:",
        "examples": [
          "trace its/your roots back to The city of Tours can trace its roots back to Roman times.",
          "The Institute traces its roots back 200 years.",
          "She was instrumental in bringing country music back to its roots.",
          "The record label had its roots in classical music.",
          "Her aim was to steer the company back to its roots, focusing primarily on meat-free whole foods.",
          "There are fears that the organization has abandoned its roots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "family origins, or the particular place you come from and the experiences you have had living there:",
        "examples": [
          "Somehow, I had forgotten my roots in Kansas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rope": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a piece of) strong, thick string made of long twisted threads:",
        "examples": [
          "A sailor threw a rope ashore and we tied the boat to a post.",
          "a coil of rope"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "several of one type of object connected together on a string:",
        "examples": [
          "a rope of garlic",
          "a rope of pearls"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thick rope which surrounds an area used for boxing (= sport in which two people hit each other) or wrestling:",
        "examples": [
          "The middleweight boxing champion had his opponent up against the ropes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie things together with rope:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll rope my horse to your car and pull you out of the ditch.",
          "The climbers roped themselves together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie something with rope:",
        "examples": [
          "We roped the box to the top of the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To rope something off is to put rope or cord around it to keep it separate:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] The site has been marked with “No Trespassing” signs and areas have been roped off."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie things together with rope:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll rope my horse to your car and pull you out of the ditch.",
          "The climbers roped themselves together."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ropes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thick rope which surrounds an area used for boxing (= sport in which two people hit each other) or wrestling:",
        "examples": [
          "The middleweight boxing champion had his opponent up against the ropes.",
          "Without even a knockout punch to take him down, he fell backwards into the ropes.",
          "He yelled at him repeatedly to get off the ropes.",
          "The wrestler climbed up onto the ropes and jumped onto her opponent's back.",
          "He was on the ropes and his opponent got in a few body blows before the bell rang.",
          "In the third round, he forced Walker into the ropes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the practices or rules you need to know in order to get something done:",
        "examples": [
          "I spent a day in our warehouse showing the new guy the ropes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie things together with rope:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll rope my horse to your car and pull you out of the ditch.",
          "The climbers roped themselves together."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ros": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rosary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a string of beads (= little decorative balls) used especially by Roman Catholics and Buddhists to count prayers, or the prayers themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "She was saying the rosary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of prayers said by Roman Catholics, or a string of beads (= little balls) used to count prayers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a garden plant with thorns on its stems and pleasant-smelling flowers, or a flower from this plant:",
        "examples": [
          "a rose bush",
          "She sent him a bunch of red roses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a circular object with small holes in it that is put on the end of a watering can (= a container used for pouring water on plants)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pink colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The houses were painted various shades of rose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a pink colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pink wine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of rise",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant with pleasant-smelling flowers and thorns (= sharp points) on its stems, or a flower from this plant:",
        "examples": [
          "a bunch of roses",
          "I am planting roses this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) a light red-purple color:",
        "examples": [
          "a rose dress",
          "[ U ] painted in rose"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rosemary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bush whose leaves are used to add flavour in cooking and are used in some perfumes, or the leaves themselves",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an herb whose leaves are used to flavor foods and to make perfume (= pleasant-smelling liquid)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "roses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a garden plant with thorns on its stems and pleasant-smelling flowers, or a flower from this plant:",
        "examples": [
          "a rose bush",
          "She sent him a bunch of red roses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a circular object with small holes in it that is put on the end of a watering can (= a container used for pouring water on plants)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pink colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The houses were painted various shades of rose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a pink colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pink wine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of rise",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant with pleasant-smelling flowers and thorns (= sharp points) on its stems, or a flower from this plant:",
        "examples": [
          "a bunch of roses",
          "I am planting roses this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) a light red-purple color:",
        "examples": [
          "a rose dress",
          "[ U ] painted in rose"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ross": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "roster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a list of people's names, often with the jobs they have been given to do:",
        "examples": [
          "If you look on the duty roster, you'll see when you're working."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of people’s names and sometimes their work schedules, esp. for a military unit or a sports team",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of people's names, often with the jobs they have been given to do:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a weekly duty roster."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rosy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a colour between pink and red:",
        "examples": [
          "approving Your rosy cheeks always make you look so healthy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a situation is described as rosy, it gives hope of success or happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "Our financial position is rosy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a pale red or pink color:",
        "examples": [
          "sunset’s rosy glow"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rosy also means optimistic, bright, happy:",
        "examples": [
          "Our future looks rosy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) decay:",
        "examples": [
          "The fruit had been left to rot on the trees.",
          "Rain has got in and rotted (away) the woodwork.",
          "the smell of rotting fruit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "decay:",
        "examples": [
          "Rot has got into the furniture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nonsense:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't talk rot!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decay, or to cause something to decay or weaken:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The fallen apples rotted on the ground.",
          "[ T ] Dampness rotted the old wood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rota": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a list of things that have to be done and of the people who will do them:",
        "examples": [
          "a weekly rota"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of things that have to be done and of the people who will do them:",
        "examples": [
          "a daily/weekly rota"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rotary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a machine) having a part that moves around in a circle:",
        "examples": [
          "a rotary engine",
          "The device is driven by a rotary hydraulic actuator.",
          "This rotative engine had an important effect on the mechanization of factories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rotary washing line is a piece of equipment used for drying clothes on outside that consists of a pole and a frame that spins around:",
        "examples": [
          "Dry clothes outdoors on a washing line or rotary dryer.",
          "Rotary washing lines are a superb alternative to a traditional washing line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where three or more roads join and traffic must go around a circular area in the middle, rather than straight across",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "turning in a circle around a fixed point, or having one or more parts that turns in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "a rotary motor/mower"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a traffic circle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rotate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to turn or cause something to turn in a circle, especially around a fixed point:",
        "examples": [
          "Rotate the handle by 180° to open the door.",
          "The wheel rotates around an axle.",
          "The satellite slowly rotates as it circles the earth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a job rotates or if a group of people rotate their jobs, the jobs are done at different times by different people.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When farmers rotate crops, they regularly change which crops they grow in a particular field.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn around a fixed point, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The wheel rotates on an axle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen in turns, or to cause something to happen in a particular order:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Every 30 days we rotate shifts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn something in a circle, especially around a fixed point:",
        "examples": [
          "With the software you can zoom and rotate pictures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to regularly change the person who does a particular job, so that it is done at different times by different people:",
        "examples": [
          "rotate between sb The chairmanship would rotate between the members of the board.",
          "Are you able to rotate shifts?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rotated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn or cause something to turn in a circle, especially around a fixed point:",
        "examples": [
          "Rotate the handle by 180° to open the door.",
          "The wheel rotates around an axle.",
          "The satellite slowly rotates as it circles the earth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a job rotates or if a group of people rotate their jobs, the jobs are done at different times by different people.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When farmers rotate crops, they regularly change which crops they grow in a particular field.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rotating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a job that is done at different times by different people:",
        "examples": [
          "The chairmanship is a rotating post."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rotation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "movement in a circle around a fixed point:",
        "examples": [
          "the speed of rotation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete circular movement around a fixed point:",
        "examples": [
          "rotation about The earth completes 366 rotations about its axis in every leap year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act by farmers of regularly changing which crops they grow in a field:",
        "examples": [
          "crop rotation Crop rotation is the best step to fight pests and diseases that live in the soil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of different people doing the same job at different times:",
        "examples": [
          "the rotation of key positions such as that of chairman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a baseball team, the group of players who take regular turns to start games as the pitcher (= the player who throws the ball to opponents who try to hit it):",
        "examples": [
          "The Dodgers will use a five-man rotation.",
          "Atlanta has one of the National League's strongest rotations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of turning around a fixed point:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Two rotations of the dial opens the lock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of things happening in turns, or happening in a particular order:",
        "examples": [
          "crop rotation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of regularly changing the person who does a particular job, so that it is done at different times by different people:",
        "examples": [
          "in rotation They all work the night shift in rotation.",
          "Italy has rules on the mandatory rotation of auditing firms at regular intervals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rotations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "movement in a circle around a fixed point:",
        "examples": [
          "the speed of rotation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete circular movement around a fixed point:",
        "examples": [
          "rotation about The earth completes 366 rotations about its axis in every leap year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act by farmers of regularly changing which crops they grow in a field:",
        "examples": [
          "crop rotation Crop rotation is the best step to fight pests and diseases that live in the soil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of different people doing the same job at different times:",
        "examples": [
          "the rotation of key positions such as that of chairman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a baseball team, the group of players who take regular turns to start games as the pitcher (= the player who throws the ball to opponents who try to hit it):",
        "examples": [
          "The Dodgers will use a five-man rotation.",
          "Atlanta has one of the National League's strongest rotations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of turning around a fixed point:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Two rotations of the dial opens the lock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of things happening in turns, or happening in a particular order:",
        "examples": [
          "crop rotation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of regularly changing the person who does a particular job, so that it is done at different times by different people:",
        "examples": [
          "in rotation They all work the night shift in rotation.",
          "Italy has rules on the mandatory rotation of auditing firms at regular intervals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rotor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a machine that spins, especially the device supporting the turning blades of a helicopter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rotors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a machine that spins, especially the device supporting the turning blades of a helicopter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) decay:",
        "examples": [
          "The fruit had been left to rot on the trees.",
          "Rain has got in and rotted (away) the woodwork.",
          "the smell of rotting fruit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "decay:",
        "examples": [
          "Rot has got into the furniture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nonsense:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't talk rot!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decay, or to cause something to decay or weaken:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The fallen apples rotted on the ground.",
          "[ T ] Dampness rotted the old wood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rotted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rotten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "decayed:",
        "examples": [
          "The room smelled of rotten vegetables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "rotten weather",
          "old-fashioned It was rotten of you to leave without saying goodbye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "See at rot.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rotten also means bad:",
        "examples": [
          "a rotten trick",
          "rotten behavior"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rotter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is very unpleasant or does very unpleasant things",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rotting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rottweiler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large and powerful dog with short brown and black fur",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is likely to attack others, physically or with words:",
        "examples": [
          "Jenkins is one of the new breed of political rottweilers in his party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rotunda": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building, or part of one, that is round in shape, and often has a dome (= rounded roof) on top",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or part of a building that is round in shape, and often has a dome (= rounded roof)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rouge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a red or pink powder put on the cheeks to make the face look more attractive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "blush",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rough": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not even or smooth, often because of being in bad condition:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a rough mountain road, full of stones and huge holes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a surface such as paper or skin is rough, it does not feel smooth when you touch it:",
        "examples": [
          "My hands get very rough in the cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rough ground is ground that is not used for any particular purpose, is not even, and is full of wild plants.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not exact or detailed:",
        "examples": [
          "The builder did a rough sketch of how the new stairs would look.",
          "This is only a rough guess.",
          "She made a rough estimate/calculation of the likely cost.",
          "The tests are a rough guide to students' progress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an alcoholic drink, especially wine, that tastes cheap and often strong",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not made in a careful or expensive way:",
        "examples": [
          "I made a rough table out of some old boxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rough voice or sound is hard and loud.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a machine sounds rough, it is making a noise because it is in bad condition.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "dangerous or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "a rough area of town",
          "The other boys were rough, always looking for a fight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the weather or the sea) having strong winds or big waves:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm always seasick if the water/wind/sea/weather is rough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "He's had a rough time/month/year, what with the divorce and then his father dying.",
          "It must be rough to have two kids and nowhere to live."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ill:",
        "examples": [
          "You look a bit rough - how much did you have to drink last night?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live temporarily in basic and uncomfortable conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "While the house was being decorated we roughed it in a tent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a first quick drawing of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "simple and without details:",
        "examples": [
          "His first plans were drawn up in rough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a violent person:",
        "examples": [
          "a gang of drunken young roughs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, an area of ground with long grass:",
        "examples": [
          "My ball landed in the rough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "forcefully or violently:",
        "examples": [
          "The local team had a bad reputation for playing rough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live outside not in a house, and sleep on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "When we ran out of money, we slept rough for a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a surface) not even or smooth:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a rough road, full of potholes.",
          "Her laugh was rough and loud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "violent or stormy:",
        "examples": [
          "The sea was too rough for sailing.",
          "They live in a rough neighborhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s had a rough year – she lost her job, then her father died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not exact or detailed; approximate:",
        "examples": [
          "I quickly made a rough table from some boards.",
          "Can you give us a rough estimate of the cost?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fairly correct but not exact or detailed:",
        "examples": [
          "The $51 million is a rough estimate.",
          "These are very rough figures which will help us to plan for the future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not completely finished:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave me a rough draft of the presentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Small stores are having a very rough time .",
          "Subprime lending on private markets is in for a rough ride."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a first quick drawing of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He sent me over the roughs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "simple and without details:",
        "examples": [
          "The plans were drawn up in rough ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roughage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "roughed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit and kick someone, usually to frighten or threaten them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack someone physically:",
        "examples": [
          "Who roughed this guy up in the parking lot?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rougher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not even or smooth, often because of being in bad condition:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a rough mountain road, full of stones and huge holes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a surface such as paper or skin is rough, it does not feel smooth when you touch it:",
        "examples": [
          "My hands get very rough in the cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rough ground is ground that is not used for any particular purpose, is not even, and is full of wild plants.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not exact or detailed:",
        "examples": [
          "The builder did a rough sketch of how the new stairs would look.",
          "This is only a rough guess.",
          "She made a rough estimate/calculation of the likely cost.",
          "The tests are a rough guide to students' progress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an alcoholic drink, especially wine, that tastes cheap and often strong",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not made in a careful or expensive way:",
        "examples": [
          "I made a rough table out of some old boxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rough voice or sound is hard and loud.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a machine sounds rough, it is making a noise because it is in bad condition.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "dangerous or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "a rough area of town",
          "The other boys were rough, always looking for a fight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the weather or the sea) having strong winds or big waves:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm always seasick if the water/wind/sea/weather is rough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "He's had a rough time/month/year, what with the divorce and then his father dying.",
          "It must be rough to have two kids and nowhere to live."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ill:",
        "examples": [
          "You look a bit rough - how much did you have to drink last night?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live temporarily in basic and uncomfortable conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "While the house was being decorated we roughed it in a tent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a first quick drawing of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "simple and without details:",
        "examples": [
          "His first plans were drawn up in rough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a violent person:",
        "examples": [
          "a gang of drunken young roughs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, an area of ground with long grass:",
        "examples": [
          "My ball landed in the rough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "forcefully or violently:",
        "examples": [
          "The local team had a bad reputation for playing rough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live outside not in a house, and sleep on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "When we ran out of money, we slept rough for a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a surface) not even or smooth:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a rough road, full of potholes.",
          "Her laugh was rough and loud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "violent or stormy:",
        "examples": [
          "The sea was too rough for sailing.",
          "They live in a rough neighborhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s had a rough year – she lost her job, then her father died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not exact or detailed; approximate:",
        "examples": [
          "I quickly made a rough table from some boards.",
          "Can you give us a rough estimate of the cost?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fairly correct but not exact or detailed:",
        "examples": [
          "The $51 million is a rough estimate.",
          "These are very rough figures which will help us to plan for the future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not completely finished:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave me a rough draft of the presentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Small stores are having a very rough time .",
          "Subprime lending on private markets is in for a rough ride."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a first quick drawing of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He sent me over the roughs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "simple and without details:",
        "examples": [
          "The plans were drawn up in rough ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roughest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not even or smooth, often because of being in bad condition:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a rough mountain road, full of stones and huge holes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a surface such as paper or skin is rough, it does not feel smooth when you touch it:",
        "examples": [
          "My hands get very rough in the cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rough ground is ground that is not used for any particular purpose, is not even, and is full of wild plants.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not exact or detailed:",
        "examples": [
          "The builder did a rough sketch of how the new stairs would look.",
          "This is only a rough guess.",
          "She made a rough estimate/calculation of the likely cost.",
          "The tests are a rough guide to students' progress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an alcoholic drink, especially wine, that tastes cheap and often strong",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not made in a careful or expensive way:",
        "examples": [
          "I made a rough table out of some old boxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rough voice or sound is hard and loud.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a machine sounds rough, it is making a noise because it is in bad condition.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "dangerous or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "a rough area of town",
          "The other boys were rough, always looking for a fight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the weather or the sea) having strong winds or big waves:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm always seasick if the water/wind/sea/weather is rough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "He's had a rough time/month/year, what with the divorce and then his father dying.",
          "It must be rough to have two kids and nowhere to live."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ill:",
        "examples": [
          "You look a bit rough - how much did you have to drink last night?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live temporarily in basic and uncomfortable conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "While the house was being decorated we roughed it in a tent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a first quick drawing of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "simple and without details:",
        "examples": [
          "His first plans were drawn up in rough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a violent person:",
        "examples": [
          "a gang of drunken young roughs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, an area of ground with long grass:",
        "examples": [
          "My ball landed in the rough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "forcefully or violently:",
        "examples": [
          "The local team had a bad reputation for playing rough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live outside not in a house, and sleep on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "When we ran out of money, we slept rough for a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a surface) not even or smooth:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a rough road, full of potholes.",
          "Her laugh was rough and loud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "violent or stormy:",
        "examples": [
          "The sea was too rough for sailing.",
          "They live in a rough neighborhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s had a rough year – she lost her job, then her father died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not exact or detailed; approximate:",
        "examples": [
          "I quickly made a rough table from some boards.",
          "Can you give us a rough estimate of the cost?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fairly correct but not exact or detailed:",
        "examples": [
          "The $51 million is a rough estimate.",
          "These are very rough figures which will help us to plan for the future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not completely finished:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave me a rough draft of the presentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Small stores are having a very rough time .",
          "Subprime lending on private markets is in for a rough ride."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a first quick drawing of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He sent me over the roughs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "simple and without details:",
        "examples": [
          "The plans were drawn up in rough ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roughhousing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight in a way that is not serious:",
        "examples": [
          "A couple of boys were roughhousing (each other) in the park."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roughing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit and kick someone, usually to frighten or threaten them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack someone physically:",
        "examples": [
          "Who roughed this guy up in the parking lot?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roughly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "approximately:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been an increase of roughly 2.25 million.",
          "Roughly speaking, it's 2.25 million.",
          "We have roughly similar tastes/roughly the same tastes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without taking a lot of care to make something perfect:",
        "examples": [
          "Roughly chop the tomatoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a violent or angry way:",
        "examples": [
          "He pushed the children roughly to one side.",
          "\"And what's going on here?\" he said roughly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "violently:",
        "examples": [
          "He pushed the luggage roughly to the side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "approximately:",
        "examples": [
          "The town’s population has roughly doubled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "Roughly $104.8 million was spent on lottery tickets in 2006."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roulette": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game of chance in which a small ball is dropped onto a wheel that is spinning and the players guess in which hole it will finally stop",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "round": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a circular direction or position; around:",
        "examples": [
          "The moon goes round the earth.",
          "We ran round (the outside of the house) to the back, looking for the dog.",
          "The idea has been going round and round in my head all day (= I can't stop thinking about it).",
          "When one engine stopped, we had to turn round (= turn to face the opposite direction) and fly home.",
          "He tried to go round the keeper (= move with the football past a goalkeeper) but was forced wide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in every part of a place, or in various parts of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The landlord showed me round (the house).",
          "I had to go all round town to find a hotel that was open.",
          "This virus has been going round (the school) (= many people have had it) ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on all or some sides of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We sat round the fire.",
          "The house has trees all round.",
          "The pyramid is 50 metres high and 100 metres round (the base).",
          "Everyone for a mile round (= in the area) heard the explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The garden is round the back (of the house).",
          "I used to live round (= near) here when I was a child.",
          "You must come round (to my house) sometime soon.",
          "UK not standard We're going round (= to) the pub for a quick drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shaped like a ball or circle, or curved:",
        "examples": [
          "Tennis balls and oranges are round.",
          "a round hole/stone/table/window",
          "a round face",
          "round eyes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a number) whole or complete; given to the nearest 1, 10, 100, etc. and not as exact amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "2.8 to the nearest round number is 3.",
          "\"I've got 95 bottles here for you.\" \"Could you make it a round hundred, please?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of things or group of events:",
        "examples": [
          "Russia and America will hold another round of talks next month.",
          "When we were young life was just one long round of parties/pleasure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "drinks that you buy for a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "It's your turn to buy a round.",
          "He bought a round of drinks to say thank you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single slice of toast, or a sandwich",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of regular visits that you make to a number of places or people, especially in order to take products as part of your job:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a milk/paper round."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a song for several singers, who begin singing one after the other at various points in the song",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "She was knocked out of the championship in the third round."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the periods of time during a boxing or wrestling match when the competitors are fighting",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete game in golf",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bullet or other single piece of ammunition:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers had only 20 rounds left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go around something:",
        "examples": [
          "Colin rounded the corner at high speed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move around and past another player while keeping the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "He rounded the keeper and scored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shaped like a circle or having a surface like part of a ball:",
        "examples": [
          "They sat at a round table.",
          "She held up a round mirror.",
          "Carlos was a round-cheeked boy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a number) not exact but approximate, and ending in zero:",
        "examples": [
          "In round numbers, about three million tourists visit each year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go around something and arrive on the other side:",
        "examples": [
          "The car rounded the corner and stopped in front of the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single event or a small group of similar events that are part of a larger series of events:",
        "examples": [
          "The first round of negotiations got nowhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In many sports, a round is a stage in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "They lost in the first round of the tournament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In golf, a round is a complete game.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In boxing, a round is one of the periods during which the competitors fight.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A round of applause is a period of clapping to show approval:",
        "examples": [
          "Let’s give the band a nice round of applause."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A round (of drinks) is a drink for each person in a group.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bullet or other piece of ammunition (= something that can be shot from a weapon or exploded):",
        "examples": [
          "They fired several rounds, then fled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "around",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a number that is given to the nearest 1, 10, 100, etc. and not as an exact amount:",
        "examples": [
          "2.8 to the nearest a round number is 3.",
          "In round figures, he earns $80,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of events:",
        "examples": [
          "The EU will hold another round of talks next month.",
          "around of meetings",
          "The school building programme has been stopped in the latest round of cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of regular visits that you make to a number of places or people, especially in order to take products as part of your job:",
        "examples": [
          "a milk/paper round"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roundabout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where three or more roads join and traffic must go around a circular area in the middle, rather than straight across",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, round piece of equipment in play areas on which children sit or stand and are pushed round and round",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large machine at a fair that turns round and has wooden or plastic animals or vehicles on which children ride",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not in a simple, direct, or quick way:",
        "examples": [
          "We took a roundabout route to avoid the accident.",
          "He asked me, in a roundabout way, if he could have a salary increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not simple, direct, or quick:",
        "examples": [
          "You took the roundabout way to get here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a traffic circle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rounded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "round or curved:",
        "examples": [
          "The little boy stared at the pregnant woman's rounded belly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "curved:",
        "examples": [
          "rounded pebbles"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rounder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who plays in a particular round (= part) of a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no doubt he's not an easy first rounder to play.",
          "Both players appear likely third rounders at this stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some professional sports, a young player who is chosen to play for a particular team using a system called the draft:",
        "examples": [
          "He put on a great performance: not bad for a seventh rounder out of Utah.",
          "It's mainly his young age that made him a first rounder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game in a particular round (= part) of a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He faces a tough first rounder against the Slovakian player.",
          "He is due to play his second rounder today once the rain clears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competition with the stated number of rounds (= parts):",
        "examples": [
          "This competition always comprises several different sections with at the top an elite four player double rounder.",
          "The first fight of the night is a four rounder."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roundhouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "especially in boxing, a punch (= hit) that involves lifting and moving your whole arm around the side of your body to hit someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Then I cracked him with a roundhouse right in the jaw.",
          "She drew back her right fist and delivered a roundhouse blow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rounding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of putting a number up or down to the nearest whole number or the nearest hundred, thousand, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of reducing or increasing an amount to the nearest 1, 10, 100, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Percentages may not total 100 because of rounding."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rounds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a work activity that regularly involves going to several different places:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors made their daily rounds, visiting patients in the hospital."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roundup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of gathering together people, animals, or things:",
        "examples": [
          "a cattle roundup",
          "a roundup of local news stories"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to wake someone up or make someone more active or excited:",
        "examples": [
          "He roused himself (from a pleasant daydream) and got back to work.",
          "The speaker attempted to rouse the crowd with a cry for action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wake someone or make someone more active or excited:",
        "examples": [
          "She roused him from his sleep."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rousing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making people feel excited and proud or ready to take action:",
        "examples": [
          "We sang a last rousing chorus of the national anthem.",
          "She delivered a rousing speech full of anger and passion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "enthusiastic, or causing enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "a rousing speech",
          "They gave him a rousing welcome."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "route": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular way or direction between places:",
        "examples": [
          "The route we had planned took us right across Greece.",
          "I live on a bus route so I can easily get to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "A college education is often the best route to a good job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of regular visits that you make to a number of places or people, especially in order to take products as part of your job",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, used as part of the name of numbered roads:",
        "examples": [
          "Route 66"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something somewhere using a particular way or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Deliveries are routed via/by way of London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send information from one computer network to another:",
        "examples": [
          "When a customer buys, the purchase order is routed via the internet to each supplier's personal Web page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way or direction between places:",
        "examples": [
          "The most direct route is to take the expressway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A route is also a fixed path for regularly moving or delivering people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "bus routes",
          "a supply route"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way from one place to another, especially the way that a bus, train, plane, etc. travels regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "a shipping route",
          "a bus/train/plane route"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "a route to (doing) sth An internship is one of the best routes to gaining experience in the industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send information from one computer system to another:",
        "examples": [
          "route sth from/to sth Find out how to use the application to route email from other folders in your mailbox."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone or something a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "route sth to/via sth Deliveries are routed via New York."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "routed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something somewhere using a particular way or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Deliveries are routed via/by way of London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send information from one computer network to another:",
        "examples": [
          "When a customer buys, the purchase order is routed via the internet to each supplier's personal Web page."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "router": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of electronic equipment that connects computer networks to each other, and sends information between networks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device that deals with communications between two or more computer networks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of electronic equipment that connects computer networks to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies need to buy routers to direct data traffic and connect to the internet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "routes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular way or direction between places:",
        "examples": [
          "The route we had planned took us right across Greece.",
          "I live on a bus route so I can easily get to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "A college education is often the best route to a good job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of regular visits that you make to a number of places or people, especially in order to take products as part of your job",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, used as part of the name of numbered roads:",
        "examples": [
          "Route 66"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something somewhere using a particular way or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Deliveries are routed via/by way of London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send information from one computer network to another:",
        "examples": [
          "When a customer buys, the purchase order is routed via the internet to each supplier's personal Web page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way or direction between places:",
        "examples": [
          "The most direct route is to take the expressway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A route is also a fixed path for regularly moving or delivering people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "bus routes",
          "a supply route"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way from one place to another, especially the way that a bus, train, plane, etc. travels regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "a shipping route",
          "a bus/train/plane route"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "a route to (doing) sth An internship is one of the best routes to gaining experience in the industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send information from one computer system to another:",
        "examples": [
          "route sth from/to sth Find out how to use the application to route email from other folders in your mailbox."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone or something a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "route sth to/via sth Deliveries are routed via New York."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "routine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a usual or fixed way of doing things:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no set/fixed routine at work - every day is different.",
          "Most companies insure property and equipment against damage or theft as a matter of routine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular series of movements, jokes, or similar things used in a performance:",
        "examples": [
          "an exercise/dance routine",
          "He went into his usual \"I'm the head of the family\" routine (= usual way of speaking)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a computer program that does a particular operation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "done as part of what usually happens, and not for any special reason:",
        "examples": [
          "a routine inspection/medical check-up"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ordinary and not special or unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "a routine case of appendicitis",
          "He died during a routine operation which went wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ordinary and boring:",
        "examples": [
          "My job is so routine and boring - I hate it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usual set of activities or way of doing things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Getting coffee and a bagel was part of my daily routine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A routine is also a particular set of activities performed to entertain others:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a comedy/skating routine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usual or fixed way of doing things:",
        "examples": [
          "the usual/daily routine",
          "a fixed/set routine The office's fixed routine was disturbed by the large order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a computer program that does a particular operation:",
        "examples": [
          "She had learned how to program a basic computer routine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done as part of what usually happens, and not for any special reason:",
        "examples": [
          "The Center Street Bridge will get only a routine inspection.",
          "Most routine business is done in the parliament's Brussels headquarters.",
          "a routine decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ordinary and boring:",
        "examples": [
          "The work is dull and routine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "routinely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used for describing what often or usually happens:",
        "examples": [
          "Health and safety rules are routinely flouted/ignored."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "regularly, as part of the usual way of doing things:",
        "examples": [
          "Toys are routinely tested to make sure they comply with safety standards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "routines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a usual or fixed way of doing things:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no set/fixed routine at work - every day is different.",
          "Most companies insure property and equipment against damage or theft as a matter of routine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular series of movements, jokes, or similar things used in a performance:",
        "examples": [
          "an exercise/dance routine",
          "He went into his usual \"I'm the head of the family\" routine (= usual way of speaking)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a computer program that does a particular operation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "done as part of what usually happens, and not for any special reason:",
        "examples": [
          "a routine inspection/medical check-up"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ordinary and not special or unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "a routine case of appendicitis",
          "He died during a routine operation which went wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ordinary and boring:",
        "examples": [
          "My job is so routine and boring - I hate it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usual set of activities or way of doing things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Getting coffee and a bagel was part of my daily routine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A routine is also a particular set of activities performed to entertain others:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a comedy/skating routine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usual or fixed way of doing things:",
        "examples": [
          "the usual/daily routine",
          "a fixed/set routine The office's fixed routine was disturbed by the large order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a computer program that does a particular operation:",
        "examples": [
          "She had learned how to program a basic computer routine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done as part of what usually happens, and not for any special reason:",
        "examples": [
          "The Center Street Bridge will get only a routine inspection.",
          "Most routine business is done in the parliament's Brussels headquarters.",
          "a routine decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ordinary and boring:",
        "examples": [
          "The work is dull and routine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "routing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the use of a particular path or direction for something to travel or be placed:",
        "examples": [
          "There is the dispute over the routing of a gas pipeline into County Mayo.",
          "Logistics companies use computer-aided routing to maximize efficiency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of sending information from one computer network to another:",
        "examples": [
          "algorithms to aid the routing of computer data",
          "DataPower appliances support XML routing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of sending information from one computer system to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Cisco began by making the routing devices that direct traffic on the Internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of creating a particular path for vehicles to travel, or for an oil or gas pipeline to follow:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposed routing of the pipeline could take it close to Cooperdale."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rove": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move or travel around an area, especially a large one:",
        "examples": [
          "Some vets spend their time roving around in a truck tending to horses and cattle.",
          "And now a live report from our roving reporter, Martin Jackson.",
          "He spent most of his life roving the world in search of his fortune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's hands or eyes rove, they touch or look in many different places, especially in a sexual way or when they should not do this:",
        "examples": [
          "She let her hands rove over his smooth hard muscles.",
          "By his own admission he had a roving eye and was easily infatuated.",
          "He was mostly quiet along the way, eyes roving the shore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move, travel, or look around an area, without having a particular place you intend to go to:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He roved around town, looking for work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who spends their time travelling from place to place:",
        "examples": [
          "Their uncle was a rover, never settling for long in any one place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small vehicle that can move over rough ground, often used on the surface of other planets, sometimes controlled from the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "the lunar rover that transported astronauts and their equipment",
          "See the latest amazing photos from NASA's Mars rover Curiosity currently exploring the Red Planet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rovers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who spends their time travelling from place to place:",
        "examples": [
          "Their uncle was a rover, never settling for long in any one place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small vehicle that can move over rough ground, often used on the surface of other planets, sometimes controlled from the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "the lunar rover that transported astronauts and their equipment",
          "See the latest amazing photos from NASA's Mars rover Curiosity currently exploring the Red Planet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "roving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "travelling from place to place:",
        "examples": [
          "And now a live report from our roving reporter, Martin Jackson.",
          "A roving band of performers will tour schools around the country to boost pupils' interest in verse."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "row": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line of things, people, animals, etc. arranged next to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "a row of houses/books/plants/people/horses",
          "We had seats in the front/back row of the theatre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of houses joined together along their side walls",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of some roads:",
        "examples": [
          "Prospect Row"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one after another without a break:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been voted Best Actress three years in a row."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of making a boat move through water using oars (= poles with flat ends):",
        "examples": [
          "They've gone for a row to the island."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a boat to move through water by pushing against the water with oars (= poles with flat ends):",
        "examples": [
          "The wind dropped, so we had to row (the boat) back home.",
          "He rowed for the US in the 2016 Olympics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noisy argument or fight:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents often have rows, but my dad does most of the shouting.",
          "What was a political row over government policy on Europe is fast becoming a diplomatic row between France and Britain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't concentrate because of the row the builders are making."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to argue, especially loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents are always rowing (about/over money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of things arranged next to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Everybody lined up in a neat little row.",
          "I want to sit in the front row."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something happens a number of times in a row, it happens that many times without interruption:",
        "examples": [
          "They’ve won six games in a row."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a boat to move by pushing against the water with oars (= long poles with flat ends), or to move people in a boat in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Dad rowed us back to shore."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rowan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small tree with small, bright red fruit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rowboat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small boat that is moved by pulling oars (= poles with flat ends) through the water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small boat that is moved by using oars",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rowdy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "noisy and possibly violent:",
        "examples": [
          "a rowdy party",
          "rowdy behaviour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "noisy and seeming likely to become violent:",
        "examples": [
          "The theater was full of rowdy teenagers throwing popcorn and yelling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rowed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a boat to move through water by pushing against the water with oars (= poles with flat ends):",
        "examples": [
          "The wind dropped, so we had to row (the boat) back home.",
          "He rowed for the US in the 2016 Olympics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to argue, especially loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents are always rowing (about/over money)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rowing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sport or activity of rowing a boat:",
        "examples": [
          "I love rowing.",
          "She started rowing six months ago."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line of things, people, animals, etc. arranged next to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "a row of houses/books/plants/people/horses",
          "We had seats in the front/back row of the theatre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of houses joined together along their side walls",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of some roads:",
        "examples": [
          "Prospect Row"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one after another without a break:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been voted Best Actress three years in a row."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of making a boat move through water using oars (= poles with flat ends):",
        "examples": [
          "They've gone for a row to the island."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a boat to move through water by pushing against the water with oars (= poles with flat ends):",
        "examples": [
          "The wind dropped, so we had to row (the boat) back home.",
          "He rowed for the US in the 2016 Olympics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noisy argument or fight:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents often have rows, but my dad does most of the shouting.",
          "What was a political row over government policy on Europe is fast becoming a diplomatic row between France and Britain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't concentrate because of the row the builders are making."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to argue, especially loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents are always rowing (about/over money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of things arranged next to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Everybody lined up in a neat little row.",
          "I want to sit in the front row."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something happens a number of times in a row, it happens that many times without interruption:",
        "examples": [
          "They’ve won six games in a row."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a boat to move by pushing against the water with oars (= long poles with flat ends), or to move people in a boat in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Dad rowed us back to shore."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "royal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging or connected to a king or queen or a member of their family:",
        "examples": [
          "the royal family",
          "a royal visit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good or excellent, as if intended for or typical of royalty:",
        "examples": [
          "The team was given a royal reception/welcome."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "big or great:",
        "examples": [
          "a royal pain/a royal mess"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the royal family:",
        "examples": [
          "The press follow the royals everywhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or connected to a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "Sweden’s royal family"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "royally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very much:",
        "examples": [
          "You've messed up royally this time!",
          "That was a royally stupid thing to say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very well, as if intended for or typical of a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "We always get treated royally when we stay here.",
          "As a young man earning a large salary, he lived royally for a good few years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way connected to a king or queen, or a member of their family:",
        "examples": [
          "The queen made a triumphant entrance to the town, escorted royally by the two princesses.",
          "Responsibility for managing and protecting the property belongs to a royally appointed official."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "royals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging or connected to a king or queen or a member of their family:",
        "examples": [
          "the royal family",
          "a royal visit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good or excellent, as if intended for or typical of royalty:",
        "examples": [
          "The team was given a royal reception/welcome."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "big or great:",
        "examples": [
          "a royal pain/a royal mess"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the royal family:",
        "examples": [
          "The press follow the royals everywhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or connected to a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "Sweden’s royal family"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "royalties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the people who belong to the family of a king and queen:",
        "examples": [
          "She believes she's related to royalty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a payment made to writers, people who have invented things, owners of property, etc. every time their books, devices, land, etc. are bought or used by others",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "kings or queens and their families as a group, or the rank or power of these people:",
        "examples": [
          "They treated her like royalty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a payment made esp. to writers and musicians every time their books or songs are bought or used by others",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a payment made to a writer, musician, inventor, etc. every time something they have created or invented is bought or used by others:",
        "examples": [
          "Gross royalties from university inventions dropped from $23.1 million to $16.8 million.",
          "a royalty payment",
          "Internet radio companies reached a 10-year music royalty agreement with copyright holders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money paid to land owners when oil, coal, etc. is taken from their land",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "royalty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the people who belong to the family of a king and queen:",
        "examples": [
          "She believes she's related to royalty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a payment made to writers, people who have invented things, owners of property, etc. every time their books, devices, land, etc. are bought or used by others",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "kings or queens and their families as a group, or the rank or power of these people:",
        "examples": [
          "They treated her like royalty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a payment made esp. to writers and musicians every time their books or songs are bought or used by others",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a payment made to a writer, musician, inventor, etc. every time something they have created or invented is bought or used by others:",
        "examples": [
          "Gross royalties from university inventions dropped from $23.1 million to $16.8 million.",
          "a royalty payment",
          "Internet radio companies reached a 10-year music royalty agreement with copyright holders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money paid to land owners when oil, coal, etc. is taken from their land",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rpm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for revolutions per minute: used when stating the number of times something goes round during a minute",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for revolutions per minute (= a measurement of the number of times something goes around during a minute):",
        "examples": [
          "a 78 rpm record"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for revolutions per minute: used when stating the number of times part of a machine, engine, etc. goes around during a minute:",
        "examples": [
          "at 600/7200/19,000, etc. rpm(s) We're trying to make engines that spin at more than 19,000 rpm.",
          "low/high rpm(s)",
          "The engine rpm remained relatively constant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rub": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to press or be pressed against something with a circular or up-and-down repeated movement:",
        "examples": [
          "She yawned and rubbed her eyes sleepily.",
          "rub at He rubbed at the stain on his trousers and made it worse.",
          "rub something into something We rubbed some polish into the surface of the wood.",
          "rub something in She gently rubbed the ointment in.",
          "rub something with something First rub the baking tray well with butter.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] Alice rubbed the blackboard clean for the teacher.",
          "rub something up against something Your cat keeps on rubbing itself up against my leg.",
          "rub something together She was rubbing her hands together at the thought of winning.",
          "rub against The branches rubbed against each other in the wind.",
          "The chair legs have rubbed holes in the carpet.",
          "rub on My new shoes are rubbing on my toe and now I've got blisters.",
          "rub off These marks will never rub off (= be cleaned off).",
          "rub something off something Alice rubbed the sums off (= cleaned them off) the blackboard for the teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of rubbing something:",
        "examples": [
          "give something a rub He gave her hair a good rub to dry it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of spices that is rubbed into meat or other foods before they are cooked to give them more flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "Smear the rub over both sides of the chicken breast.",
          "Try this spicy rub on chicken, pork, or fish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular problem that makes a situation difficult or impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "there's the rub You can't get a job unless you have experience, but there's the rub, you can't get experience unless you have a job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press or be pressed against something with a repeated circular, side to side, or up and down movement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I rubbed the place where I bumped my head.",
          "[ T ] If you rub linseed oil into the wood, it will protect it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The rub is something that prevents success:",
        "examples": [
          "She got good reviews for her original cooking, but the rub was that people wanted very traditional dishes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rubbed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rubber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an elastic substance (= that stretches) made either from the juice of particular tropical trees or artificially:",
        "examples": [
          "Tyres are almost always made of rubber."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang for a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a strip of rubber on a mound (= raised area) that the foot of the pitcher must be touching when they start to throw the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "He likes to pitch from the far left side of the rubber."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old-fashioned for",
        "examples": [
          "It looks like rain so you might want to wear your rubbers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of three or five games between two teams, especially in card games or cricket:",
        "examples": [
          "We played a rubber of bridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an elastic, waterproof substance made either from the juice of a tree that grows in hotter parts of the world or artificially:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] rubber boots/gloves",
          "[ U ] Tires are made of rubber."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br A rubber is an eraser.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rubbers are waterproof shoes made of rubber, which are worn over regular shoes to keep them dry:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] Wear your rubbers – it’s raining."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rubbers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "old-fashioned for",
        "examples": [
          "It looks like rain so you might want to wear your rubbers.",
          "People wear rubbers on the factory floor.",
          "When we worked at the bakery, we wore long paper aprons, hairnets, and rubbers.",
          "By now the road was so slushy that the rubbers barely kept our feet dry.",
          "Coats and rubbers were kept at the entrance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rubbery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling or bending like rubber:",
        "examples": [
          "The cheese wasn't very nice - it was rubbery.",
          "If you cook it for too long it will have a rubbery texture.",
          "My legs felt all rubbery (= weak) after the race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "elastic and difficult to break, like rubber:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t like squid, it’s too rubbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rubbery also means feeling weak:",
        "examples": [
          "His legs were rubbery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rubbing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rubbish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "waste material or things that are no longer wanted or needed:",
        "examples": [
          "I forgot to put the rubbish out this morning.",
          "Put the empty box in the rubbish bin.",
          "Take the old furniture to the rubbish dump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you think is very low quality or not true:",
        "examples": [
          "The film was rubbish.",
          "His ideas are a load of (old) rubbish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize something:",
        "examples": [
          "Why does everyone rubbish my ideas?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely without skill at a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm rubbish at arithmetic.",
          "You're a rubbish dancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that you do not agree with what someone has said:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Tomato plants are very difficult to grow.\" \"Rubbish, they're easy to grow!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worthless and unwanted things or ideas; garbage:",
        "examples": [
          "All that was left of the property was a pile of rubbish nine feet high.",
          "I can’t believe they broadcast such rubbish."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rubble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the piles of broken stone and bricks, etc. that are left when a building falls down or is destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The bomb reduced the house to rubble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small pieces of stone or rock used for building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "broken wood, stones, bricks, etc., that are left when a building falls down or is destroyed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rubies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a transparent, dark red precious stone, often used in jewellery:",
        "examples": [
          "a ring with a large ruby",
          "a ruby necklace/ring"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark red colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The colour of the wine is a characteristic dark ruby.",
          "The dress is available in several colours, including chocolate and ruby red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for a",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we go for a ruby?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a dark red colour:",
        "examples": [
          "ruby lips",
          "a simple supper of tender lettuce and ruby red tomatoes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark red jewel:",
        "examples": [
          "a ruby ring"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rubs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to press or be pressed against something with a circular or up-and-down repeated movement:",
        "examples": [
          "She yawned and rubbed her eyes sleepily.",
          "rub at He rubbed at the stain on his trousers and made it worse.",
          "rub something into something We rubbed some polish into the surface of the wood.",
          "rub something in She gently rubbed the ointment in.",
          "rub something with something First rub the baking tray well with butter.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] Alice rubbed the blackboard clean for the teacher.",
          "rub something up against something Your cat keeps on rubbing itself up against my leg.",
          "rub something together She was rubbing her hands together at the thought of winning.",
          "rub against The branches rubbed against each other in the wind.",
          "The chair legs have rubbed holes in the carpet.",
          "rub on My new shoes are rubbing on my toe and now I've got blisters.",
          "rub off These marks will never rub off (= be cleaned off).",
          "rub something off something Alice rubbed the sums off (= cleaned them off) the blackboard for the teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of rubbing something:",
        "examples": [
          "give something a rub He gave her hair a good rub to dry it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of spices that is rubbed into meat or other foods before they are cooked to give them more flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "Smear the rub over both sides of the chicken breast.",
          "Try this spicy rub on chicken, pork, or fish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular problem that makes a situation difficult or impossible:",
        "examples": [
          "there's the rub You can't get a job unless you have experience, but there's the rub, you can't get experience unless you have a job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press or be pressed against something with a repeated circular, side to side, or up and down movement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I rubbed the place where I bumped my head.",
          "[ T ] If you rub linseed oil into the wood, it will protect it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The rub is something that prevents success:",
        "examples": [
          "She got good reviews for her original cooking, but the rub was that people wanted very traditional dishes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ruby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a transparent, dark red precious stone, often used in jewellery:",
        "examples": [
          "a ring with a large ruby",
          "a ruby necklace/ring"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark red colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The colour of the wine is a characteristic dark ruby.",
          "The dress is available in several colours, including chocolate and ruby red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for a",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we go for a ruby?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a dark red colour:",
        "examples": [
          "ruby lips",
          "a simple supper of tender lettuce and ruby red tomatoes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark red jewel:",
        "examples": [
          "a ruby ring"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rucksack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ruckus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a noisy situation or argument",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noisy situation or argument:",
        "examples": [
          "He caused quite a ruckus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rudder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of wood or metal at the back of a boat or aircraft, moved from side to side in order to control the direction of travel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat blade at the back of a boat or aircraft that is moved from side to side in order to control the direction of travel",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ruddy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "red:",
        "examples": [
          "He was ruddy-cheeked from the walk in the cold.",
          "Her face was ruddy and healthy-looking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to avoid saying bloody to express anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Ruddy hell!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a white person’s skin) having a red color, often suggesting good health:",
        "examples": [
          "a ruddy-cheeked girl"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not polite; offensive or embarrassing:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a very rude man.",
          "It's rude not to say \"Thank you\" when you are given something.",
          "He's got no manners - he's rude to everyone.",
          "He shouted a collection of rude words at me and stormed off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to sex or going to the toilet:",
        "examples": [
          "He told a rude joke/story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sudden and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "We could all be in for some rude shocks.",
          "A rude surprise awaits visitors to the area these days.",
          "Returning to the main road offered a rude reminder of just how noisy the modern world is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "simply and roughly made:",
        "examples": [
          "We built a rude shelter from rocks on the beach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good health:",
        "examples": [
          "in rude health At 65, he is in rude health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a way that hurts other people’s feelings; not polite:",
        "examples": [
          "I apologized for Ted’s rude behavior.",
          "I thought it was rude of him not to introduce me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sudden and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve lived in Texas most of my life, so it was a rude awakening when I moved to New York."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rudely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not polite:",
        "examples": [
          "She rudely interrupted my speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to sex or going to the toilet:",
        "examples": [
          "a rudely funny script"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is sudden and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The news rudely pushed her into the glare of world-wide publicity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a very simple and rough way:",
        "examples": [
          "a rudely built house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked rudely healthy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rudeness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being offensive or not polite:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no excuse for rudeness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of relating to sex or going to the toilet:",
        "examples": [
          "Slapstick and rudeness are not his stock in trade and his appeal is broader as a result."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being made in a simple and rough way:",
        "examples": [
          "Tapestries covered the roughness and rudeness of the stone walls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rudest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not polite; offensive or embarrassing:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a very rude man.",
          "It's rude not to say \"Thank you\" when you are given something.",
          "He's got no manners - he's rude to everyone.",
          "He shouted a collection of rude words at me and stormed off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to sex or going to the toilet:",
        "examples": [
          "He told a rude joke/story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sudden and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "We could all be in for some rude shocks.",
          "A rude surprise awaits visitors to the area these days.",
          "Returning to the main road offered a rude reminder of just how noisy the modern world is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "simply and roughly made:",
        "examples": [
          "We built a rude shelter from rocks on the beach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good health:",
        "examples": [
          "in rude health At 65, he is in rude health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a way that hurts other people’s feelings; not polite:",
        "examples": [
          "I apologized for Ted’s rude behavior.",
          "I thought it was rude of him not to introduce me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sudden and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve lived in Texas most of my life, so it was a rude awakening when I moved to New York."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rudimentary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "basic:",
        "examples": [
          "Her knowledge is still only rudimentary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rudimentary methods, equipment, systems, or body parts are simple and not very well developed:",
        "examples": [
          "Some unusual fish have rudimentary legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "only basic, and not deep or detailed:",
        "examples": [
          "She has only a rudimentary grasp of the language."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to feel sorry about an event and wish it had not happened",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel sorry about an event and wish it had not happened; regret",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ruff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, stiff collar with many folds, worn in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries:",
        "examples": [
          "The portrait was of a bearded man wearing an Elizabethan ruff.",
          "He wore a tunic of crimson velvet and a big starched ruff around his little neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a circle of hair or feathers growing round the neck of a bird or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The bald ibis has a neck ruff of long, pointed feathers.",
          "He was impressed by the monkeys' ruffs of white hair."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ruffians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a violent, wild, and unpleasant person, usually a man",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ruffle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to touch or move something smooth so that it is not even:",
        "examples": [
          "She affectionately ruffled his hair with her hand as she passed.",
          "The birds ruffled their feathers (up) in alarm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy or upset someone, or to make someone very nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "He's easily ruffled by criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of small folds made in a piece of cloth or sewn onto it, as decoration",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone upset or nervous or reduce someone’s confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] It ruffled her composure, and she did not know how to respond."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something that is smooth uneven:",
        "examples": [
          "A sudden, strong breeze ruffled the women’s skirts in the stands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of small folds made in a piece of cloth or sewn into it as decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "lace ruffles"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ruffles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to touch or move something smooth so that it is not even:",
        "examples": [
          "She affectionately ruffled his hair with her hand as she passed.",
          "The birds ruffled their feathers (up) in alarm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to annoy or upset someone, or to make someone very nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "He's easily ruffled by criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of small folds made in a piece of cloth or sewn onto it, as decoration",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone upset or nervous or reduce someone’s confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] It ruffled her composure, and she did not know how to respond."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something that is smooth uneven:",
        "examples": [
          "A sudden, strong breeze ruffled the women’s skirts in the stands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of small folds made in a piece of cloth or sewn into it as decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "lace ruffles"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rug": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of thick heavy cloth smaller than a carpet, used for covering the floor or for decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "My dog loves lying on the rug in front of the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft cover that keeps you warm or comfortable",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shaped piece of thick cloth for covering part of a floor:",
        "examples": [
          "The rug we bought for the living-room has a beautiful red and gold pattern."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rugby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sport where two teams try to score points by carrying an oval ball across a particular line or kicking it over and between an H-shaped set of posts:",
        "examples": [
          "Tom plays rugby every Saturday.",
          "He's built like a rugby player (= he is very big and strong).",
          "a rugby team/ball/game"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played between two teams using an oval-shaped ball that is kicked or carried to goals at either end of a field",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rugged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of land) wild and not even; not easy to travel over:",
        "examples": [
          "rugged landscape/terrain/hills/cliffs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong and simple; not delicate:",
        "examples": [
          "Jeeps are rugged vehicles, designed for rough conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a man's face is rugged, it is strongly and attractively formed:",
        "examples": [
          "She fell for his rugged good looks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong or powerful; not delicate:",
        "examples": [
          "rugged individualism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe a man’s face as rugged, you mean it is strong and rough:",
        "examples": [
          "rugged good looks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of land) uneven and wild; not easy to travel over:",
        "examples": [
          "rugged terrain/cliffs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rugs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of thick heavy cloth smaller than a carpet, used for covering the floor or for decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "My dog loves lying on the rug in front of the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft cover that keeps you warm or comfortable",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shaped piece of thick cloth for covering part of a floor:",
        "examples": [
          "The rug we bought for the living-room has a beautiful red and gold pattern."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ruin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to spoil or destroy something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "Huge modern hotels have ruined this once unspoilt coastline.",
          "ruin someone's chance Her injury ruined her chances of winning the race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a person or company to lose all their or its money or their or its good reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "Cheap imported goods are ruining many businesses.",
          "If there's a scandal I'll be ruined!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or state of being spoiled or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "ruin of The car accident meant the ruin of all her hopes.",
          "fall into ruin They let the palace fall into ruin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a person or company has lost all their money or their reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "on the edge/brink/verge of ruin Many companies are on the edge/brink/verge of ruin.",
          "Alcohol was my ruin (= the thing that spoiled my life)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the broken parts that are left of an ancient building or town:",
        "examples": [
          "We visited a Roman ruin.",
          "the ruins of the ancient city of Carthage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the broken parts that are left of a building or town that has been destroyed by bombs, fire, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They live in the worst of the city's bombed-out ruins.",
          "Nine bodies lie among the smoking ruins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a building or city) to be extremely badly damaged so that most of it has fallen down:",
        "examples": [
          "lie in ruins The town lay in ruins after years of bombing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in an extremely bad state:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy was in ruins after the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil or destroy something:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be a shame to ruin such a beautiful place.",
          "That guy isn’t going to ruin my life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil something severely or destroy it:",
        "examples": [
          "Huge modern hotels are ruining this once unspoilt coastline.",
          "His frequent lateness has ruined his chances for a promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a person or company to lose all their money or their reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "Cheap imported goods are ruining many businesses.",
          "If there's a scandal, I'll be ruined!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the loss of all your money, your business, or your reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "Many workers are one health catastrophe away from financial ruin.",
          "the brink/edge/verge of ruin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place, building, etc. that is in ruins has been extremely badly damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "The showroom was in ruins after the flood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have failed or got into an extremely bad state:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy was in ruins after the war.",
          "He lied about the company's finances, and now his career is in ruins."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ruined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "destroyed or spoiled:",
        "examples": [
          "an ancient ruined castle"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ruining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil or destroy something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "Huge modern hotels have ruined this once unspoilt coastline.",
          "ruin someone's chance Her injury ruined her chances of winning the race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a person or company to lose all their or its money or their or its good reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "Cheap imported goods are ruining many businesses.",
          "If there's a scandal I'll be ruined!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ruins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to spoil or destroy something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "Huge modern hotels have ruined this once unspoilt coastline.",
          "ruin someone's chance Her injury ruined her chances of winning the race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a person or company to lose all their or its money or their or its good reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "Cheap imported goods are ruining many businesses.",
          "If there's a scandal I'll be ruined!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or state of being spoiled or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "ruin of The car accident meant the ruin of all her hopes.",
          "fall into ruin They let the palace fall into ruin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a person or company has lost all their money or their reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "on the edge/brink/verge of ruin Many companies are on the edge/brink/verge of ruin.",
          "Alcohol was my ruin (= the thing that spoiled my life)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the broken parts that are left of an ancient building or town:",
        "examples": [
          "We visited a Roman ruin.",
          "the ruins of the ancient city of Carthage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the broken parts that are left of a building or town that has been destroyed by bombs, fire, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They live in the worst of the city's bombed-out ruins.",
          "Nine bodies lie among the smoking ruins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a building or city) to be extremely badly damaged so that most of it has fallen down:",
        "examples": [
          "lie in ruins The town lay in ruins after years of bombing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in an extremely bad state:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy was in ruins after the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil or destroy something:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be a shame to ruin such a beautiful place.",
          "That guy isn’t going to ruin my life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil something severely or destroy it:",
        "examples": [
          "Huge modern hotels are ruining this once unspoilt coastline.",
          "His frequent lateness has ruined his chances for a promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a person or company to lose all their money or their reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "Cheap imported goods are ruining many businesses.",
          "If there's a scandal, I'll be ruined!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the loss of all your money, your business, or your reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "Many workers are one health catastrophe away from financial ruin.",
          "the brink/edge/verge of ruin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place, building, etc. that is in ruins has been extremely badly damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "The showroom was in ruins after the flood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have failed or got into an extremely bad state:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy was in ruins after the war.",
          "He lied about the company's finances, and now his career is in ruins."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rule": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an accepted principle or instruction that states the way things are or should be done, and tells you what you are allowed or are not allowed to do:",
        "examples": [
          "A referee must know all the rules of the game.",
          "The first/most important rule in life is always to appear confident.",
          "Before you start your own business you should be familiar with the government's rules and regulations.",
          "You must follow/obey/observe the rules.",
          "You must not break the rules.",
          "In special cases the manager will bend/stretch the rules (= allow the rules to be broken slightly).",
          "You can trust Ruth because she always plays (it) by/goes by/does things by the rules (= follows instructions, standards, or rules).",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's against the rules (of/in boxing) to hit below the belt.",
          "[ + that ] It's a club rule that new members must sing a song."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which a particular person or group is in control of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "The period of Fascist rule is one people try to forget.",
          "We don't want one-party rule - we want rule by the people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or be the person in charge of something such as a country:",
        "examples": [
          "Most modern kings and queens rule (their countries) only in a formal way, without real power.",
          "She rules her household with an iron hand/fist (= severely)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the most important and controlling influence on someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Love ruled supreme in her heart.",
          "The desperate desire to go to Moscow ruled their lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide officially:",
        "examples": [
          "Only the Appeal Court can rule on this point.",
          "The judge ruled for/in favour of/against the defendant.",
          "[ + that ] The government has ruled that the refugees must be deported.",
          "[ + obj + noun/adj  ] The courts have ruled his brave action illegal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw a straight line using something that has a straight edge:",
        "examples": [
          "She ruled two red lines under the title."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the usual situation:",
        "examples": [
          "In England, it often seems that rain is the rule all year long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an accepted principle or instruction that states the way things are or should be done, and tells you what you are allowed or are not allowed to do:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's chief executive failed to enforce federal workplace rules.",
          "If you broke the rule, you’re going to be punished for it.",
          "It's against the rules to kick someone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "control:",
        "examples": [
          "This area was under Polish rule until the start of World War II."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide officially:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A lower court ruled in favor of the society.",
          "[ + that clause ] The judge ruled that the defendant be taken back to Virginia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control, or be the person in charge of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The prince ruled wisely and well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an accepted principle or instruction that states the way things are or should be done, and tells you what you are allowed or are not allowed to do:",
        "examples": [
          "rules and regulations.",
          "a general/basic/fundamental rule",
          "As a general rule, companies do not qualify for the generous tax breaks if they are listed on another exchange.",
          "a rule about/on sth Hodgson breached Football League rules on payments to agents.",
          "a rule of sth A basic rule of finance is that if an asset produces a high return, it carries a high risk.",
          "make/set/change the rules",
          "follow/obey/observe the rules",
          "strict/tough rules",
          "be against the rules Such misleading advertising is against the rules.",
          "it is against the rules to do sth Halverson said it was against the group's rules to disclose the number of volunteers in its ranks.",
          "Under current rules only €30,000 of savings would be protected should the bank collapse.",
          "break the rules",
          "This huge company has been the exception to the rule that conglomerates are doomed to underperformance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow the rules to be broken in a way that is not very serious:",
        "examples": [
          "Is it acceptable to lie, cheat, or just bend the rules a little in order to succeed in our highly competitive world?",
          "In special cases the manager will stretch the rules."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a practical and approximate way of measuring or deciding about something:",
        "examples": [
          "As a rule of thumb, the higher the yield offered, the riskier the investments will be."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of ideas and principles that most people involved in an activity, area of business, etc. accept and follow:",
        "examples": [
          "Both companies changed the rules of the retail game by producing entertaining retail experiences.",
          "know the rules of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that a particular condition or way of operating is typical or accepted in a particuar situation:",
        "examples": [
          "In most public school libraries, a staff of one person is the rule, not the exception.",
          "In the newest high-end restaurants, high style is the rule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge ruled that the directors had knowingly broken the law.",
          "rule on sth She is expected to rule on the matter within 20 days.",
          "rule on how/whether/what, etc. On Friday a judge will rule on whether proper procedures were adhered to.",
          "rule for/against The EC ruled against the merger.",
          "The judged ruled in favour of the plaintiff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ruled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or be the person in charge of something such as a country:",
        "examples": [
          "Most modern kings and queens rule (their countries) only in a formal way, without real power.",
          "She rules her household with an iron hand/fist (= severely)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the most important and controlling influence on someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Love ruled supreme in her heart.",
          "The desperate desire to go to Moscow ruled their lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide officially:",
        "examples": [
          "Only the Appeal Court can rule on this point.",
          "The judge ruled for/in favour of/against the defendant.",
          "[ + that ] The government has ruled that the refugees must be deported.",
          "[ + obj + noun/adj  ] The courts have ruled his brave action illegal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw a straight line using something that has a straight edge:",
        "examples": [
          "She ruled two red lines under the title."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ruler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the leader of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "The country was without a ruler after the queen died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow, flat piece of plastic, metal, or wood with straight edges where centimetres or inches, or both are printed. It is used for measuring things and for drawing straight lines.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow, flat object with straight edges you can use to draw straight lines and having marks you can use to measure things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "a military ruler"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rulers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the leader of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "The country was without a ruler after the queen died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow, flat piece of plastic, metal, or wood with straight edges where centimetres or inches, or both are printed. It is used for measuring things and for drawing straight lines.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow, flat object with straight edges you can use to draw straight lines and having marks you can use to measure things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "a military ruler"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rules": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an accepted principle or instruction that states the way things are or should be done, and tells you what you are allowed or are not allowed to do:",
        "examples": [
          "A referee must know all the rules of the game.",
          "The first/most important rule in life is always to appear confident.",
          "Before you start your own business you should be familiar with the government's rules and regulations.",
          "You must follow/obey/observe the rules.",
          "You must not break the rules.",
          "In special cases the manager will bend/stretch the rules (= allow the rules to be broken slightly).",
          "You can trust Ruth because she always plays (it) by/goes by/does things by the rules (= follows instructions, standards, or rules).",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's against the rules (of/in boxing) to hit below the belt.",
          "[ + that ] It's a club rule that new members must sing a song."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which a particular person or group is in control of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "The period of Fascist rule is one people try to forget.",
          "We don't want one-party rule - we want rule by the people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control or be the person in charge of something such as a country:",
        "examples": [
          "Most modern kings and queens rule (their countries) only in a formal way, without real power.",
          "She rules her household with an iron hand/fist (= severely)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the most important and controlling influence on someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Love ruled supreme in her heart.",
          "The desperate desire to go to Moscow ruled their lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide officially:",
        "examples": [
          "Only the Appeal Court can rule on this point.",
          "The judge ruled for/in favour of/against the defendant.",
          "[ + that ] The government has ruled that the refugees must be deported.",
          "[ + obj + noun/adj  ] The courts have ruled his brave action illegal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw a straight line using something that has a straight edge:",
        "examples": [
          "She ruled two red lines under the title."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the usual situation:",
        "examples": [
          "In England, it often seems that rain is the rule all year long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an accepted principle or instruction that states the way things are or should be done, and tells you what you are allowed or are not allowed to do:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's chief executive failed to enforce federal workplace rules.",
          "If you broke the rule, you’re going to be punished for it.",
          "It's against the rules to kick someone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "control:",
        "examples": [
          "This area was under Polish rule until the start of World War II."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide officially:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A lower court ruled in favor of the society.",
          "[ + that clause ] The judge ruled that the defendant be taken back to Virginia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control, or be the person in charge of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The prince ruled wisely and well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an accepted principle or instruction that states the way things are or should be done, and tells you what you are allowed or are not allowed to do:",
        "examples": [
          "rules and regulations.",
          "a general/basic/fundamental rule",
          "As a general rule, companies do not qualify for the generous tax breaks if they are listed on another exchange.",
          "a rule about/on sth Hodgson breached Football League rules on payments to agents.",
          "a rule of sth A basic rule of finance is that if an asset produces a high return, it carries a high risk.",
          "make/set/change the rules",
          "follow/obey/observe the rules",
          "strict/tough rules",
          "be against the rules Such misleading advertising is against the rules.",
          "it is against the rules to do sth Halverson said it was against the group's rules to disclose the number of volunteers in its ranks.",
          "Under current rules only €30,000 of savings would be protected should the bank collapse.",
          "break the rules",
          "This huge company has been the exception to the rule that conglomerates are doomed to underperformance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow the rules to be broken in a way that is not very serious:",
        "examples": [
          "Is it acceptable to lie, cheat, or just bend the rules a little in order to succeed in our highly competitive world?",
          "In special cases the manager will stretch the rules."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a practical and approximate way of measuring or deciding about something:",
        "examples": [
          "As a rule of thumb, the higher the yield offered, the riskier the investments will be."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of ideas and principles that most people involved in an activity, area of business, etc. accept and follow:",
        "examples": [
          "Both companies changed the rules of the retail game by producing entertaining retail experiences.",
          "know the rules of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that a particular condition or way of operating is typical or accepted in a particuar situation:",
        "examples": [
          "In most public school libraries, a staff of one person is the rule, not the exception.",
          "In the newest high-end restaurants, high style is the rule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge ruled that the directors had knowingly broken the law.",
          "rule on sth She is expected to rule on the matter within 20 days.",
          "rule on how/whether/what, etc. On Friday a judge will rule on whether proper procedures were adhered to.",
          "rule for/against The EC ruled against the merger.",
          "The judged ruled in favour of the plaintiff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ruling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] The court has made a final ruling on the case that the companies acted illegally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being in control of a country, society, etc.; making the decisions about how a country, society, etc. is run:",
        "examples": [
          "The Communists are the ruling party at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official decision:",
        "examples": [
          "The US Supreme Court refused to review the state court’s ruling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being in charge of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "the ruling party"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official decision, especially one by a judge, a court, or other authority:",
        "examples": [
          "If some states launch a legal challenge to the FCC's ruling, Congress may have to step in.",
          "The electronics giant is appealing against the Commission's ruling that the company had abused its market position.",
          "The director of the EPA said he'd issue a written ruling within two weeks.",
          "a ruling is upheld/overturned The ruling was later overturned by the state Supreme Court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ruling group in a country or area is the group that governs it or has the most political power:",
        "examples": [
          "the leader of the ruling National Party",
          "the ruling class/elite"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong alcoholic drink made from the juice of the sugar cane plant:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll have a (glass of) rum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusual and strange:",
        "examples": [
          "He said he wasn't coming, which I thought was a bit rum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong alcoholic drink made from molasses (= sweet liquid from sugar plants)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rumble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a continuous low sound:",
        "examples": [
          "Please excuse my stomach rumbling - I haven't eaten all day.",
          "Thunder rumbled in the distance.",
          "Convoys of tanks rumbled (= moved while rumbling) through the city streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the true facts about someone or something secret and often illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "His boss eventually rumbled him, and he was sacked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take part in a physical fight",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous low sound:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the rumble of distant guns/thunder.",
          "They heard a low rumble and watched the sky darken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a physical fight:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone around here knew that there was going to be a rumble between the two groups.",
          "He heard the rumble beginning outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a continuous, low sound, or to move slowly while making such a sound:",
        "examples": [
          "My stomach is rumbling.",
          "The trucks rumbled across the field."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rumbles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a continuous low sound:",
        "examples": [
          "Please excuse my stomach rumbling - I haven't eaten all day.",
          "Thunder rumbled in the distance.",
          "Convoys of tanks rumbled (= moved while rumbling) through the city streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the true facts about someone or something secret and often illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "His boss eventually rumbled him, and he was sacked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take part in a physical fight",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous low sound:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the rumble of distant guns/thunder.",
          "They heard a low rumble and watched the sky darken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a physical fight:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone around here knew that there was going to be a rumble between the two groups.",
          "He heard the rumble beginning outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a continuous, low sound, or to move slowly while making such a sound:",
        "examples": [
          "My stomach is rumbling.",
          "The trucks rumbled across the field."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rumbling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sign of anger or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "There are rumblings of annoyance throughout the workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous low sound:",
        "examples": [
          "the rumbling of distant guns/thunder"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rumblings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sign of anger or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "There are rumblings of annoyance throughout the workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous low sound:",
        "examples": [
          "the rumbling of distant guns/thunder"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ruminate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to think carefully and for a long period about something:",
        "examples": [
          "She ruminated for weeks about whether to tell him or not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of particular types of animal) to bring up food from the stomach and chew it again",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think slowly and carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "He ruminated over his loss."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ruminating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think carefully and for a long period about something:",
        "examples": [
          "She ruminated for weeks about whether to tell him or not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of particular types of animal) to bring up food from the stomach and chew it again",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rummage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to search for something that is difficult to find among other things:",
        "examples": [
          "rummage in/through She rummaged in/through all the drawers, looking for a pen.",
          "The chapters overlap and interrelate and readers in search of particular information will have to rummage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a search for something that is difficult to find among other things:",
        "examples": [
          "rummage around/about I had a rummage around/about (the house), but I couldn't find my certificate anywhere.",
          "Her mother was away, and he was bored, so he had a nosy rummage in her desk.",
          "A rummage through his collection of recipe books produced a tempting selection of dishes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search for something by moving things around without care and looking into, under, and behind them:",
        "examples": [
          "She rummaged through the drawer, looking for a pen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rummaging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search for something that is difficult to find among other things:",
        "examples": [
          "rummage in/through She rummaged in/through all the drawers, looking for a pen.",
          "The chapters overlap and interrelate and readers in search of particular information will have to rummage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rummy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of various card games in which two or more players try to collect cards that have the same value or whose numbers follow an ordered series",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various card games in which two or more players try to collect cards that have the same value or whose numbers follow an ordered series",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rumor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unofficial interesting story or piece of news that might be true or invented, and quickly spreads from person to person:",
        "examples": [
          "Rumors are going around (the school) about Mr. Mason and his assistant.",
          "[ + that ] She's circulating/spreading rumors that the manager is going to resign.",
          "I heard a rumor that she'd been seeing Luke Harrison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people are saying:",
        "examples": [
          "Rumor has it (that) you're going to be the next managing director. Is it true?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unofficial, interesting story or piece of news that might be true or invented, and that is communicated quickly from person to person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Rumors about her are circulating at school."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rumored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a fact or piece of news that might be true or invented, and quickly spreads from person to person:",
        "examples": [
          "The rumored stock market crash has yet to take place.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The president is rumored to be seriously ill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rumors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unofficial interesting story or piece of news that might be true or invented, and quickly spreads from person to person:",
        "examples": [
          "Rumors are going around (the school) about Mr. Mason and his assistant.",
          "[ + that ] She's circulating/spreading rumors that the manager is going to resign.",
          "I heard a rumor that she'd been seeing Luke Harrison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people are saying:",
        "examples": [
          "Rumor has it (that) you're going to be the next managing director. Is it true?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unofficial, interesting story or piece of news that might be true or invented, and that is communicated quickly from person to person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Rumors about her are circulating at school."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rumour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unofficial interesting story or piece of news that might be true or invented, and quickly spreads from person to person:",
        "examples": [
          "Rumours are going round (the school) about Mr Mason and his assistant.",
          "[ + that ] She's circulating/spreading rumours that the manager is going to resign.",
          "I heard a rumour that she'd been seeing Luke Harrison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people are saying:",
        "examples": [
          "Rumour has it (that) you're going to be the next managing director. Is it true?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an interesting story or piece of news that may or may not be true, that spreads quickly from person to person:",
        "examples": [
          "a rumour that I heard a rumour that she's leaving.",
          "A rumour has surfaced that the company is about to go out of business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say what many people are saying:",
        "examples": [
          "Rumour has it that you're going to be the next managing director."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rumours": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unofficial interesting story or piece of news that might be true or invented, and quickly spreads from person to person:",
        "examples": [
          "Rumours are going round (the school) about Mr Mason and his assistant.",
          "[ + that ] She's circulating/spreading rumours that the manager is going to resign.",
          "I heard a rumour that she'd been seeing Luke Harrison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people are saying:",
        "examples": [
          "Rumour has it (that) you're going to be the next managing director. Is it true?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an interesting story or piece of news that may or may not be true, that spreads quickly from person to person:",
        "examples": [
          "a rumour that I heard a rumour that she's leaving.",
          "A rumour has surfaced that the company is about to go out of business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say what many people are saying:",
        "examples": [
          "Rumour has it that you're going to be the next managing director."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rump": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the back end of an animal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's bottom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "those few members of a group or organization who stay after the others have left or been forced out",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the back end of an animal, or a person’s buttocks:",
        "examples": [
          "a rump steak"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rumpus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a lot of noise, especially a loud and confused argument or complaint:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a real rumpus going on in the house next door last night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "runaway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having escaped or run away from somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "a runaway child sleeping on the streets",
          "a runaway bride (= who ran away from her wedding)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "out of control:",
        "examples": [
          "A runaway bus/horse caused chaos on the streets.",
          "We have to rein in our runaway spending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Runaway success is surprisingly sudden or great:",
        "examples": [
          "Her first novel's runaway success came as a great surprise.",
          "He is the runaway leader at the top of the competition scoreboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has escaped or run away from somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "a safe house for young runaways",
          "runaways from prison"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being or seeming to be out of control, or happening suddenly and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "runaway health-care costs",
          "From the moment he launched the Boy Scout movement in 1908, it was a runaway success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young person who has left home without permission",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "rising quickly in a way that is not under control:",
        "examples": [
          "runaway prices/costs/inflation",
          "runaway demand/growth/spending"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "highly successful:",
        "examples": [
          "a runaway bestseller/favourite/hit The reality is that a new musical needs to be a runaway hit to survive the economics of Broadway."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "runaways": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having escaped or run away from somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "a runaway child sleeping on the streets",
          "a runaway bride (= who ran away from her wedding)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "out of control:",
        "examples": [
          "A runaway bus/horse caused chaos on the streets.",
          "We have to rein in our runaway spending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Runaway success is surprisingly sudden or great:",
        "examples": [
          "Her first novel's runaway success came as a great surprise.",
          "He is the runaway leader at the top of the competition scoreboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has escaped or run away from somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "a safe house for young runaways",
          "runaways from prison"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being or seeming to be out of control, or happening suddenly and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "runaway health-care costs",
          "From the moment he launched the Boy Scout movement in 1908, it was a runaway success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young person who has left home without permission",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "rising quickly in a way that is not under control:",
        "examples": [
          "runaway prices/costs/inflation",
          "runaway demand/growth/spending"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "highly successful:",
        "examples": [
          "a runaway bestseller/favourite/hit The reality is that a new musical needs to be a runaway hit to survive the economics of Broadway."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rundown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a detailed report:",
        "examples": [
          "rundown on/of Here's a rundown on/of the activities of our ten biggest competitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the size or quality of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the general rundown of the army"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a situation where a player is between two bases (= positions that a player must reach to score a point) and cannot safely either advance to the next one or return to the previous one:",
        "examples": [
          "Suzuki was tagged out when he got caught in a rundown between second and third base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a report that provides the most important information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "This guide gives a rundown on the basics of backpacking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rung": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the short bars that form the steps of a ladder",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of ring",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the short bars that form the steps of a ladder (= a device used for climbing), or fig. a level or stage of progress:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. Community colleges occupy the lower rung of the state’s higher education system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position in an organization or system with many levels:",
        "examples": [
          "the rungs of the ladder I worked my way up every rung of the corporate ladder.",
          "the bottom/top rungs of sth Job replacement primarily occurs at the bottom rungs of the labor market ladder.",
          "the lowest/highest rungs Families on the lowest economic rungs will be hit hardest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "runner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who runs, especially in competitions:",
        "examples": [
          "a long-distance runner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a horse running in a race",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works for someone by taking messages, collecting money, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of two blades under a sledge, usually made of metal, that allow it to move along easily",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip of material that is put along the length of a table, for decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "The decor is minimalist modern: bare walls and simple black tables with white linen runners.",
          "Also on view is a wonderful selection of designs for wallpaper, table mats, runners and coasters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long narrow strip of carpet, especially on stairs or in a hallway (= the area just inside the main entrance of a house that leads to other rooms and usually to the stairs):",
        "examples": [
          "I have just put a runner up the stairs in the same colour.",
          "Every day they have to straighten the hall runner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long stem of a plant that grows along the ground in order to put down roots in a new place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes illegal drugs or weapons from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a gun-runner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow blade designed to slide over ice easily, fixed to the bottom of skates (= a type of boot) or snow vehicles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sneaker",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "runners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who runs, especially in competitions:",
        "examples": [
          "a long-distance runner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a horse running in a race",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works for someone by taking messages, collecting money, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of two blades under a sledge, usually made of metal, that allow it to move along easily",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip of material that is put along the length of a table, for decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "The decor is minimalist modern: bare walls and simple black tables with white linen runners.",
          "Also on view is a wonderful selection of designs for wallpaper, table mats, runners and coasters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long narrow strip of carpet, especially on stairs or in a hallway (= the area just inside the main entrance of a house that leads to other rooms and usually to the stairs):",
        "examples": [
          "I have just put a runner up the stairs in the same colour.",
          "Every day they have to straighten the hall runner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long stem of a plant that grows along the ground in order to put down roots in a new place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes illegal drugs or weapons from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a gun-runner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow blade designed to slide over ice easily, fixed to the bottom of skates (= a type of boot) or snow vehicles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sneaker",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "runny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "more liquid than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The sauce looked runny so I added some more flour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your nose is runny, it is producing more mucus than usual, usually because you are ill:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got a runny nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing a lot of liquid, or of a substance partly liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "a runny nose",
          "runny eggs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "runoff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extra vote to decide who wins an election or competition because there is no clear winner after the first vote, often one in which candidates or competitors with the fewest votes are no longer included:",
        "examples": [
          "In a run-off for the presidency of the assembly, Santos beat Gutiérrez.",
          "There is no runoff, so the candidate with the most votes wins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "water from rain or melting snow, or liquid from an industrial or farming process, that flows into a place such as a river:",
        "examples": [
          "Reduced runoff means less water for irrigation.",
          "The plants are fed and watered via an irrigation system, using run-off from the roof.",
          "Sometimes entire villages are affected by diseases traceable to industrial runoffs in the water supply.",
          "The water is orange because of run-offs from ironstone rock inside the hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a second or final election held when no one got enough votes to win an earlier election",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "water that flows away from high areas to low areas:",
        "examples": [
          "Houses and subdivisions can disturb spring water runoff from the mountains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Runoff is also chemicals and animal excrement that flow into rivers and lakes and pollute the environment:",
        "examples": [
          "Stormwater runoff is a major source of water pollution."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "runs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of people and some animals) to move along, faster than walking, by taking quick steps in which each foot is lifted before the next foot touches the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The children had to run to keep up with their father.",
          "I can run a mile in five minutes.",
          "run away/off The sheep ran away/off in fright.",
          "run up to A little girl ran up to (= came quickly beside) me, crying for her daddy.",
          "run against In the semi-final she will be running against her nearest rival.",
          "The first two races will be run (= will happen) in 20 minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you run an animal in a race, you cause it to take part:",
        "examples": [
          "run something in something Thompson Stables are running three horses in the next race."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go quickly or in a hurry:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you run to the post office and get me some stamps?",
          "You don't put on weight when you spend all day running around after small children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run fast in order to get or avoid something:",
        "examples": [
          "I ran for the bus but it drove off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your legs as if running, while you stay in one place:",
        "examples": [
          "I run on the spot to warm up before I start training."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, to carry the ball towards the opponent's goal :",
        "examples": [
          "It might be better to run the ball more against this defence instead of trying to pass it.",
          "He had a good game, running for 120 yards and two touchdowns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) travel, move, or continue in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Trains are still running, despite the snow.",
          "A bus runs (= goes on a particular route at particular times) three times a day into town.",
          "Skis are waxed on the bottom so that they run smoothly over the snow.",
          "run across/into/through The route/railway/road runs (= goes) across the border/into Italy/through the mountains.",
          "runs up A climbing rose bush runs (= grows) up the side of the door.",
          "run around/round There's a beautiful cornice running around/round all the ceilings.",
          "runs for The film runs (= lasts) for two hours.",
          "The show/course/film runs (= continues) for another week.",
          "A magazine subscription usually only runs (= can be used) for one year.",
          "run late Buses are running an hour late, because of an earlier accident.",
          "run off The truck's brakes failed and it ran (= went) off the road.",
          "run on Trains run on rails (= move along on top of them).",
          "run through Electricity is running through (= moving along within) this cable.",
          "An angry muttering ran through (= went through) the crowd.",
          "A shiver of fear ran through his (body).",
          "run something along/down something She ran her finger along/down the page/list, looking for her name.",
          "run something back/forwards Could you run the tape/film/video back/forwards, please?",
          "run someone home/to something Could you possibly run me (= take me in your car) home/to the station?",
          "run something through something He ran (= pushed) his fingers through his hair and looked up at me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) operate:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep clear of the machines while they're running.",
          "The government took desperate measures to keep the economy running.",
          "Do you know how to run this sort of machinery?",
          "The mechanic asked me to run the engine (= switch it on and allow it to work) for a minute.",
          "up and running They had the new computer system up and running (= working) within an hour.",
          "We've run the computer program, but nothing happens.",
          "We're running (= doing) an experiment.",
          "run on What version of Android is your app running on?",
          "The football team asked the coach which play they should run next."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in control of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been running a restaurant/his own company since he left school.",
          "The local college runs (= provides) a course in self-defence.",
          "a well-run/badly-run organization/business/course"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control a business or other organization firmly and effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "Ruth runs a tight ship and has no time for shirkers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you run a car, you own one, drive it, and pay for the costs:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't afford to run a car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize the way you live or work:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people run their lives according to the movements of the stars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) flow or produce liquid :",
        "examples": [
          "run down I can feel trickles of sweat running down my neck.",
          "Don't cry, or your make-up will run (= become liquid and move down your face).",
          "run with The walls were running with damp.",
          "run (down) to/into The river runs (down) to/into the sea.",
          "The hot tap is running cold (= producing cold water)!",
          "run something on something I turned the tap on and ran some cold water on the burn.",
          "[ + two objects ] I'll run you a hot bath (= fill a bath with water for you).",
          "My nose and eyes have been running all week because of hay fever.",
          "run into figurative After twelve hours at her computer, the words began to run into one another (= seem mixed together)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of colours in clothes, etc.) to come out or spread:",
        "examples": [
          "I must have washed my dress at too high a temperature, because the colour has run.",
          "run into If the first layer isn't dry before you add the next one, the colours will run into each other (= mix)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or become:",
        "examples": [
          "run deep Differences between the two sides run deep (= are serious).",
          "run dry The river/reservoir/well ran dry (= its supply of water finished).",
          "run low Supplies are running low (= there's not much left).",
          "run short (of) We're beginning to run short of money/Money is beginning to run short (= there's not much left)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If tights (= thin clothing that covers the legs) run, a long, thin hole appears in them:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh no, my tights have run!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something in a newspaper or magazine, on television, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "All the newspapers ran (= printed) stories about the new peace talks.",
          "Channel 4 is running a series on the unfairness of the legal system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear in a newspaper, magazine, etc. or to be shown on television:",
        "examples": [
          "The story orginally ran in the December 4th issue of the newspaper.",
          "The TV series ran in the US between 1974 and 1983."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a film is running at a particular place, you can see it there:",
        "examples": [
          "What's running at the Metro this week?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete as a candidate in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "Mrs Thatcher wanted to run a fourth time.",
          "run against He's going to run against Smith in the election.",
          "run for I think she might run for re-election.",
          "run on He ran on a campaign of reducing crime (= he said he would reduce crime if elected)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest and support someone as a candidate (= someone competing to get a job or elected position):",
        "examples": [
          "run someone for something He wanted to run her for district attorney of Brooklyn.",
          "At the time, some thought running Obama for president in 2008 was premature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete as a candidate in an election for a position of authority and responsibility in a government or other organization:",
        "examples": [
          "She is considering running for office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take guns or drugs illegally from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "run something across something He was arrested for running drugs across the border.",
          "run something into something Gangs are running guns into the city, and that is increasing violent crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of running, especially for exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "go for/do a run We go for/do a three-mile run every evening after work.",
          "at a run If you set off at a run (= running), you'll be exhausted later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of aircraft on the New York-Moscow run is being increased.",
          "run (out) old-fashioned Let's go for a run (out) in the car somewhere.",
          "The plane swooped in on its bombing run."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period during which a play is performed:",
        "examples": [
          "The musical's London run was a disaster.",
          "They're doing a run at the Cambridge Playhouse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which many people suddenly buy a particular product:",
        "examples": [
          "run on There's been a run on umbrellas because of all this rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which many people suddenly sell a particular product:",
        "examples": [
          "run on A sudden run on the dollar has lowered its value."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A run of something is a continuous period during which it lasts or is repeated:",
        "examples": [
          "a run of successes/defeats/bad luck"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of notes of a scale played or sung quickly one after the other:",
        "examples": [
          "The singer's vocal runs sounded effortless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the usual type of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Their food is the general run of hotel cooking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of ground of limited size for keeping animals:",
        "examples": [
          "a sheep/chicken/hen run"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket and baseball, a single point, scored by running from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "England need 105 runs to win the game.",
          "The pitcher allowed three runs in just two innings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, vertical hole in tights and stockings:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got a run in my tights from the nail on my chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition of the bowels in which the contents are passed out of the body too often and in a form that is too liquid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your legs faster than when walking, with the weight of your body pressing forward:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] They ran for the bus and got there just in time.",
          "[ T ] Hugh runs five miles a day.",
          "[ I ] We want a place with a big backyard with room for the kids to run around.",
          "[ I ] fig. I’ve got to run now (= hurry away) because I’m late for my appointment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel or go, to move something, or to be positioned in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The bus runs three times a day between here and Albuquerque.",
          "[ I ] I’m going to run down to the bank to cash my check.",
          "[ I ] Trains are running twenty minutes late because of the weather.",
          "[ I ] The car skidded on the ice and ran off the road.",
          "[ I ] A shiver of fear ran through her.",
          "[ T ] John said he’d run me back to school (= take me there in his car).",
          "[ I ] A deep creek runs through the property.",
          "[ I ] The road runs along the coast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you run your finger or hand over something, you move it quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She ran her fingers along the edge of the desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you run something through your hair, you move it quickly and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He ran a comb through his hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a driver or a vehicle runs a sign or signal to stop, the vehicle continues without stopping:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Our taxi ran a red light and a truck rammed us in the side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage or operate something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She runs the business out of her home.",
          "[ I ] She left the engine running while she went into the store.",
          "[ T ] Can you run both of these programs at once?",
          "[ T ] They’re running tests on his heart functions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something runs on a particular type of energy, it uses that type of energy to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Some calculators run on solar power ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a liquid to flow, or to produce a liquid that flows:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He ran a little cold water into the sink.",
          "[ I ] He has a cold and his nose is running.",
          "[ I ] Tears were running down her face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of colors) to come out of material and mix with other colors, so that the original colors are lost:",
        "examples": [
          "If you wash the dress in hot water, the colors will run."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to get elected; be a candidate:",
        "examples": [
          "Kutukas ran unsuccessfully for sheriff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be, become, or continue in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] The doctor is running a bit late.",
          "[ L ] We’re running low on gas.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Inflation is running at 4%.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The show ran on Broadway for six weeks before closing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something in a newspaper or magazine, or on television:",
        "examples": [
          "Both parties are already running campaign ads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of cloth, esp. stockings (= thin, tight-fitting clothing for a woman’s feet and legs)) to develop a long vertical hole:",
        "examples": [
          "My stockings ran!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in baseball) a single point, scored by touching each of the four bases (= positions on a square) in the correct order",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, vertical hole in particular types of cloth, esp. stockings (= thin, tight-fitting clothing for a woman’s feet and legs)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trip:",
        "examples": [
          "The train made its final run in 1986."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period during which something happens or continues:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie starts a two-week run tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to operate, or make something operate:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep clear of the fans while they're running.",
          "Do you know how to run this sort of machinery?",
          "We've run the computer program, but nothing happens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in control of or manage something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been running his own company since he left school.",
          "She left me to run the store while she went on her lunch break.",
          "well-run/poorly-run",
          "government-run/family-run/student-run The restaurant is a family-run business.",
          "privately-run/publicly-run/professionally-run"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel or move in a particular way, or cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Trains are still running, despite the snow.",
          "A bus runs into town three times a day.",
          "We're running four more trains than usual to accommodate the high number of passengers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue or happen, or cause something to continue or happen in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "A magazine subscription usually runs for one year.",
          "We'll be running the course for another year.",
          "run smoothly/run according to plan To ensure that these projects run smoothly, executives are now encouraged to attend training courses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something to a person or place:",
        "examples": [
          "run sth over/out/down, etc. to sb/sth Can you run these orders over to the warehouse, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or continue at or near a particular level:",
        "examples": [
          "run at sth Inflation has been running at 2% for the past year.",
          "Supplies are running low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something in a newspaper or magazine, on television, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "run a story/article/piece",
          "They ran the advertisement on all the major networks for a month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to be elected to government or other position in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "run for sth He ran for state Attorney General in 2010.",
          "Meyers decided to run for office again the following year.",
          "run against sb She is running against a multi-millionaire businessman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look through records to find out facts about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "We run background checks on all prospective employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform a scientific examination to determine if something works, someone is healthy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We ran performance tests on the preproduction machine, which performed well.",
          "Doctors ran tests to try to determine if the workers' health problems were work-related."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a government runs a deficit or surplus, it has less or more money in its accounts than it needs:",
        "examples": [
          "The previous government was happy to run a huge deficit for years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a situation in which there is the possibility that something bad might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "A company without good customer service runs the risk of losing its customers' good will."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control a business or other organization firmly and effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "The woman who manages the post room runs a very tight ship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look quickly at the whole of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you mind running your eye over this agreement before I sign it?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be unable to get to a place by the agreed or expected time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very active without achieving any good results:",
        "examples": [
          "Peter's been running round in circles since half his department resigned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have no time left to finish something or get to a place:",
        "examples": [
          "We're running out of time - the report has to be ready for the meeting tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a low supply of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Forecasting is crucial: you don't want to run short or have a warehouse of unsold product.",
          "The online travel site denies that it is running short of cash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do calculations in order to decide whether a particular plan is financially practical:",
        "examples": [
          "She ran the numbers and decided to re-finance her mortgage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine something to see if it is good enough or right for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "A number of bidders are understood to be running the rule over the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the leader in control of a group of people doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "If you need help, ask Mark - he's running the show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all of a particular product made at one time:",
        "examples": [
          "The first run of 50,000 units sold out in a week.",
          "The book had an initial print run of 3,000 copies.",
          "Smaller production runs are likely to be needed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when a series of good things or bad things happen:",
        "examples": [
          "a run of good/bad luck We've had quite a run of good luck this month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when people buy more of a particular product than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The warm weather sparked a run on air conditioners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when many people suddenly sell more of a particular currency than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "a run on the dollar/pound/yen A sudden run on the dollar has lowered its value."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when many people take their money out of a bank because they are afraid the bank will go out of business:",
        "examples": [
          "A run on the bank by customers drained about $133 million."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "runt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the smallest and weakest animal of a group born at the same time to the same mother",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small or weak person who you dislike",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "runts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the smallest and weakest animal of a group born at the same time to the same mother",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small or weak person who you dislike",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "runway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, level piece of ground with a specially prepared smooth, hard surface on which aircraft take off and land",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the long, narrow stage that models walk along in a fashion show",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, level piece of ground at an airport, having a smooth, hard surface on which aircraft can take off and land",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "runways": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, level piece of ground with a specially prepared smooth, hard surface on which aircraft take off and land",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the long, narrow stage that models walk along in a fashion show",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, level piece of ground at an airport, having a smooth, hard surface on which aircraft can take off and land",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rupture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) explode, break, or tear:",
        "examples": [
          "His appendix ruptured and he had to be rushed to hospital.",
          "figurative This news has ruptured (= violently ended) the delicate peace between the rival groups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you rupture yourself, you break apart the wall of muscle that keeps your stomach and your bowels in place, usually by lifting something too heavy.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something explodes, breaks, or tears:",
        "examples": [
          "a rupture of the pipeline",
          "figurative a rupture (= an end to a friendly relationship) between the families"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical condition in which the wall of muscle holding the stomach and bowels in place inside the body is broken apart:",
        "examples": [
          "You're going to give yourself a rupture if you lift that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burst or break, or to cause something to burst or break:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] High winds caused the oil tank to rupture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ruptured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) explode, break, or tear:",
        "examples": [
          "His appendix ruptured and he had to be rushed to hospital.",
          "figurative This news has ruptured (= violently ended) the delicate peace between the rival groups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you rupture yourself, you break apart the wall of muscle that keeps your stomach and your bowels in place, usually by lifting something too heavy.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rural": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in, of, or like the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "The area is still very rural and undeveloped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in, of, or like the country (= land not in cities):",
        "examples": [
          "She grew up in rural Utah."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or from the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "the rural economy",
          "The difficulties facing rural communities today are very real.",
          "rural areas.",
          "He has a great ability to connect with rural voters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ruse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a trick intended to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "It was just a ruse to distract her while his partner took the money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trick intended to deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "You didn’t fall for my ruse."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rush": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) go or do something very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "rush (about/around) I've been rushing (about/around) all day trying to get everything done.",
          "I rushed up the stairs/to the office/to find a phone.",
          "When she turned it upside down the water rushed out.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We shouldn't rush to blame them.",
          "You can't rush a job like this.",
          "be rushed through The emergency legislation was rushed through Parliament in a morning.",
          "Don't rush me!",
          "The United Nations has rushed medical aid and food to the famine zone.",
          "He rushed the children off to school so they wouldn't be late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a group of people rush an enemy or the place where an enemy is, they attack suddenly and all together:",
        "examples": [
          "We rushed the palace gates and killed the guards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In American football, to rush is to carry the ball forward across the place on the field where play begins. Also, a member of the opposite team rushes when they force their way to the back of the field quickly to catch the player carrying the ball.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some US colleges, to take part in a process in which students look around fraternities (= social organizations for male students ) and sororities (= social organizations for female students) to see which one they would like to join, and fraternities and sororities try to attract new members:",
        "examples": [
          "Check out a number of sororities before you rush.",
          "Freshman students would no longer be allowed to rush fraternities and sororities in the fall semester.",
          "She was looking forward to rushing Delta Sigma Theta sorority in the spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you have to hurry or move somewhere quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Slow down! What's the rush?",
          "Why is it always such a rush to get ready in the mornings?",
          "in a rush Everyone seemed to be in a rush.",
          "He was in a rush to get home.",
          "in no rush They were in no rush to sell the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when a lot of things are happening or a lot of people are trying to do or get something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's always a rush to get the best seats.",
          "I try to do my shopping before the Christmas rush.",
          "rush for There's been a rush for (= sudden popular demand for) tickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of suddenly moving somewhere quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "rush of There was a rush of air as she opened the door.",
          "They made a rush at him to get his gun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden movement of people to a certain area, usually because of some economic advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "the California gold rush"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, an attempt to run forwards carrying the ball, or an attempt to quickly reach and stop a player from the opposing team who is carrying the ball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden strong emotion or physical feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "The memory of who he was came back to him with a rush.",
          "I had my first cigarette for a year and felt a sudden rush (of dizziness)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant like grass that grows in or near water and whose long, thin, hollow stems can be dried and made into floor coverings, containers, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a rush mat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "film that has just been shot, before it has been edited (= changed, for example by having parts removed):",
        "examples": [
          "After the shoot the agency team will see rushes, that is all the film that was shot.",
          "A film can be shot in London and its rushes previewed a few hours later in the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some US colleges, a process in which students look around fraternities (= social organizations for male students ) and sororities (= social organizations for female students) to see which one they would like to join, and fraternities and sororities try to attract new members:",
        "examples": [
          "Sorority rushes can be very expensive.",
          "She participated in the sorority's fall recruitment drive called \"rush\".",
          "It's rush season, and college students are deciding which fraternity or sorority they want to pledge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something or move very quickly, or to cause someone to act in such a way; hurry:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She rushed toward me, talking and laughing.",
          "[ I ] You shouldn’t rush out and buy one.",
          "[ T ] We rushed her to the hospital.",
          "[ T ] She never rushes her students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something moving quickly, or the need for quick action:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a rush of cold air",
          "[ U ] There’s no rush, I can wait.",
          "\"It’s like this,\" she said in a rush (= quickly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rush is also a sudden strong emotion or physical feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a rush of excitement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or go somewhere very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "rush to/into/out of sth Rescue workers rushed to the site of the chemical fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "We can't rush the process.",
          "They've asked us to rush delivery of the credit card machines.",
          "Please do the work carefully and do not rush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of hurrying somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "be in a rush (to do sth) He was in a rush to get to the meeting.",
          "In my rush to get home, I left my laptop on my desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when a lot of people are leaving one place and going to another, for example leaving work to go to lunch, go home, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "the morning/lunchtime/evening rush"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when many people try to buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "a rush for sth The museums offered a bargain family membership, prompting a rush for the ticket counter.",
          "a rush on sth There was a rush on disposable cameras."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden movement towards something:",
        "examples": [
          "make a rush at/for sth He made a rush at the door."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rushed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "done in a hurry, or feeling that you must do something quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Supper was rushed since the family had to go out that evening.",
          "I allowed plenty of time and didn't feel rushed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rushes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) go or do something very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "rush (about/around) I've been rushing (about/around) all day trying to get everything done.",
          "I rushed up the stairs/to the office/to find a phone.",
          "When she turned it upside down the water rushed out.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We shouldn't rush to blame them.",
          "You can't rush a job like this.",
          "be rushed through The emergency legislation was rushed through Parliament in a morning.",
          "Don't rush me!",
          "The United Nations has rushed medical aid and food to the famine zone.",
          "He rushed the children off to school so they wouldn't be late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a group of people rush an enemy or the place where an enemy is, they attack suddenly and all together:",
        "examples": [
          "We rushed the palace gates and killed the guards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In American football, to rush is to carry the ball forward across the place on the field where play begins. Also, a member of the opposite team rushes when they force their way to the back of the field quickly to catch the player carrying the ball.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some US colleges, to take part in a process in which students look around fraternities (= social organizations for male students ) and sororities (= social organizations for female students) to see which one they would like to join, and fraternities and sororities try to attract new members:",
        "examples": [
          "Check out a number of sororities before you rush.",
          "Freshman students would no longer be allowed to rush fraternities and sororities in the fall semester.",
          "She was looking forward to rushing Delta Sigma Theta sorority in the spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you have to hurry or move somewhere quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Slow down! What's the rush?",
          "Why is it always such a rush to get ready in the mornings?",
          "in a rush Everyone seemed to be in a rush.",
          "He was in a rush to get home.",
          "in no rush They were in no rush to sell the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when a lot of things are happening or a lot of people are trying to do or get something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's always a rush to get the best seats.",
          "I try to do my shopping before the Christmas rush.",
          "rush for There's been a rush for (= sudden popular demand for) tickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of suddenly moving somewhere quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "rush of There was a rush of air as she opened the door.",
          "They made a rush at him to get his gun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden movement of people to a certain area, usually because of some economic advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "the California gold rush"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, an attempt to run forwards carrying the ball, or an attempt to quickly reach and stop a player from the opposing team who is carrying the ball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden strong emotion or physical feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "The memory of who he was came back to him with a rush.",
          "I had my first cigarette for a year and felt a sudden rush (of dizziness)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant like grass that grows in or near water and whose long, thin, hollow stems can be dried and made into floor coverings, containers, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a rush mat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "film that has just been shot, before it has been edited (= changed, for example by having parts removed):",
        "examples": [
          "After the shoot the agency team will see rushes, that is all the film that was shot.",
          "A film can be shot in London and its rushes previewed a few hours later in the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some US colleges, a process in which students look around fraternities (= social organizations for male students ) and sororities (= social organizations for female students) to see which one they would like to join, and fraternities and sororities try to attract new members:",
        "examples": [
          "Sorority rushes can be very expensive.",
          "She participated in the sorority's fall recruitment drive called \"rush\".",
          "It's rush season, and college students are deciding which fraternity or sorority they want to pledge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something or move very quickly, or to cause someone to act in such a way; hurry:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She rushed toward me, talking and laughing.",
          "[ I ] You shouldn’t rush out and buy one.",
          "[ T ] We rushed her to the hospital.",
          "[ T ] She never rushes her students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something moving quickly, or the need for quick action:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a rush of cold air",
          "[ U ] There’s no rush, I can wait.",
          "\"It’s like this,\" she said in a rush (= quickly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A rush is also a sudden strong emotion or physical feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a rush of excitement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or go somewhere very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "rush to/into/out of sth Rescue workers rushed to the site of the chemical fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "We can't rush the process.",
          "They've asked us to rush delivery of the credit card machines.",
          "Please do the work carefully and do not rush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of hurrying somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "be in a rush (to do sth) He was in a rush to get to the meeting.",
          "In my rush to get home, I left my laptop on my desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when a lot of people are leaving one place and going to another, for example leaving work to go to lunch, go home, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "the morning/lunchtime/evening rush"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when many people try to buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "a rush for sth The museums offered a bargain family membership, prompting a rush for the ticket counter.",
          "a rush on sth There was a rush on disposable cameras."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden movement towards something:",
        "examples": [
          "make a rush at/for sth He made a rush at the door."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rushing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moving quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "I stretched out and listened to the sound of the rushing stream."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rusk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of very hard dry biscuit, eaten especially by babies",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "russell": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of small terrier (= a dog bred to chase animals from holes) with short white hair and brown or black marks:",
        "examples": [
          "He regularly walked his Jack Russell on the hills.",
          "The puppies were Jack Russell terriers, already boisterous and full of life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "russia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in eastern Europe and North Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "russian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Russia, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Russia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Russia, also spoken in many other countries such as Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "russians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Russia, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Russia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Russia, also spoken in many other countries such as Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rust": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a reddish-brown substance that forms on the surface of iron and steel as a result of reacting with air and water:",
        "examples": [
          "patches of rust",
          "There was an enormous bath with big rust stains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reddish-brown colour that looks like rust",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various plant diseases that cause reddish-brown spots:",
        "examples": [
          "Rust has infected the wheat fields.",
          "The current approach is to plant those seeds assumed to be most rust resistant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or cause something to become covered with rust:",
        "examples": [
          "Older cars will begin to rust.",
          "Years of being left out in the rain had rusted the metal chairs.",
          "The floor of the car had rusted away/through (= been destroyed by rust), so I was careful where I put my feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a reddish-brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The buildings are painted rust red and turquoise.",
          "The artist intended that the steel should weather to a rust colour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a red-brown substance that forms on the surface of iron and steel as a result of decay caused by reacting with air and water",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rusted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or cause something to become covered with rust:",
        "examples": [
          "Older cars will begin to rust.",
          "Years of being left out in the rain had rusted the metal chairs.",
          "The floor of the car had rusted away/through (= been destroyed by rust), so I was careful where I put my feet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rustic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "simple and often rough in appearance; typical of the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "a rustic bench/cabin",
          "The property has a certain rustic charm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "typical of the country (= land not in cities), esp. because of being attractively simple:",
        "examples": [
          "We stayed in rustic cabins, with no electricity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rustle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If things such as paper or leaves rustle, or if you rustle them, they move about and make a soft, dry sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The leaves rustled in the breeze.",
          "He rustled his papers (= noisily moved them about) to hide his embarrassment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal farm animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound made by the movement of things such as leaves or paper",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make soft sounds, or to cause something, such as cloth, paper, or leaves, to make soft sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A sudden breeze rustled the leaves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal cattle, horses, etc., from a farm or ranch",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "soft sounds like those made by moving cloth, paper, or leaves:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard the rustle of her dress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rustles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If things such as paper or leaves rustle, or if you rustle them, they move about and make a soft, dry sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The leaves rustled in the breeze.",
          "He rustled his papers (= noisily moved them about) to hide his embarrassment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal farm animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound made by the movement of things such as leaves or paper",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make soft sounds, or to cause something, such as cloth, paper, or leaves, to make soft sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A sudden breeze rustled the leaves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal cattle, horses, etc., from a farm or ranch",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "soft sounds like those made by moving cloth, paper, or leaves:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard the rustle of her dress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rustling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sound that paper or leaves make when they move:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear (a) rustling in the bushes.",
          "A small animal was making rustling noises among the leaves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of stealing farm animals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rusty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered with rust (= metal decay):",
        "examples": [
          "a rusty car/nail"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a skill you had is rusty, it is not as good as it was because you have not practised it:",
        "examples": [
          "My Italian is a bit rusty these days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a person) not as good at knowing or doing something as you once were, because you have not practiced it in a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re a little rusty after having the summer off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the surface of something made of iron or steel) covered with a red-brown substance that formed as a result of decay caused by reacting with air and water:",
        "examples": [
          "People would toss their soda cans into rusty old barrels."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a deep, narrow mark made in soft ground especially by a wheel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of the year during which particular male animals, especially deer and sheep, are sexually active:",
        "examples": [
          "During the rut, stags can be seen fighting for females."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of particular male animals) sexually excited:",
        "examples": [
          "The bull elephant seal only puts on this display when in rut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow channel, esp. one that has been unintentionally cut into the ground by a wheel",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ruthless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not thinking or worrying about any pain caused to others; cruel:",
        "examples": [
          "ruthless ambition",
          "a ruthless dictator",
          "Some people believe that to succeed in this world you have to be ruthless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cruel, or determined to succeed without caring about others:",
        "examples": [
          "a ruthless ruler",
          "To compete abroad requires ruthless cost-cutting at home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ruthlessness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of not thinking or worrying about any pain caused to others when deciding what you need to do:",
        "examples": [
          "He behaved with utter ruthlessness.",
          "There was a certain ruthlessness about her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "rv": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for recreational vehicle: a large motor vehicle that is designed to be lived in while travelling",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for recreational vehicle (= a large motor vehicle in which you can sleep and often cook, used for traveling and camping)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rwanda": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in Central Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "rye": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of grain, the seeds of which are used to make flour or whisky or to feed animals:",
        "examples": [
          "rye bread"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "whisky made with rye:",
        "examples": [
          "a glass of rye"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of plant, the grain of which is used to feed animals and to make flour for bread",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Rye is a type of strong alcoholic drink made from this grain.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used, especially in Spanish-, French-, Italian-, and Portuguese-speaking countries, after the names of a particular type of limited company:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares of Vivendi Universal SA climbed $1.35 to $18.25.",
          "The Japanese company will also acquire 100% of Vivitar France S.A."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sabbath": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week kept by some religious groups for rest and worship. The Sabbath is Sunday for most Christians, Saturday for Jews, and Friday for Muslims:",
        "examples": [
          "to keep/break (= follow/not follow the religious rules for) the Sabbath"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week used by some religions as a day of rest and worship",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sabbatical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when college or university teachers are allowed to stop their usual work in order to study or travel, usually while continuing to be paid:",
        "examples": [
          "to take/have a sabbatical",
          "She's on sabbatical for six months.",
          "sabbatical leave"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "time away from work given to college or university teachers, esp. to study, write, or travel:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Professor Logan will be on sabbatical this term."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period during which an employee can take time away from work to study or travel:",
        "examples": [
          "take a sabbatical The team's technical director might take a year's sabbatical next season.",
          "on sabbatical Gray is on sabbatical as he finishes his dissertation at IU.",
          "When he obtained funding for six months' sabbatical leave, he chose to visit a centre specializing in the disease.",
          "a sabbatical year/month/period"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a weapon with a sharp blade, used esp. in the past by soldiers on horses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small animal with thick, warm fur, or the fur of this animal used for making clothes and artists' brushes:",
        "examples": [
          "Pelts in demand were sable, mink, chinchilla and silver fox.",
          "a $150,000 sable coat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark brown or black colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The usual colours range from light grey through intermediate shadings to sable and black."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a dark brown or black colour:",
        "examples": [
          "I could see his long dark sable hair.",
          "Night drew its long sable curtains around her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something on a coat of arms (= a special shield or shield-shaped pattern that is the sign of a family, university, or city) that is black :",
        "examples": [
          "The shield features a lion rampant sable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of biscuit, originally from France, made with butter, sugar, eggs, and flour:",
        "examples": [
          "Grilled notes of chocolate and hazelnut come through in every bite and the consistency is a fine crumbliness unlike that of any sable I know.",
          "Not only was it extremely easy to make, but it also turned out light and crisp, very much like a sablé."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small animal from cold regions that has very soft, dark brown fur, or the fur of this animal used esp. to make expensive coats",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sabotage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to damage or destroy equipment, weapons, or buildings in order to prevent the success of an enemy or competitor:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebels had tried to sabotage the oil pipeline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally prevent the success of a plan or action:",
        "examples": [
          "This was a deliberate attempt to sabotage the ceasefire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of damaging or destroying equipment, weapons, or buildings in order to prevent the success of an enemy or competitor:",
        "examples": [
          "a campaign of industrial sabotage",
          "The sabotage of 20 oil pipelines threatens a new surge in fuel prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of intentionally preventing the success of a plan or action:",
        "examples": [
          "They moved quickly to prevent further sabotage of their investigation.",
          "He could face sabotage from officials who fear they might suffer redundancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally damage or destroy property:",
        "examples": [
          "Enemy agents had sabotaged the bridge.",
          "fig. The bombing was meant to sabotage the peace talks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally damage or destroy something, for example equipment or a system, that belongs to someone else, so that it cannot be used:",
        "examples": [
          "He claims the animal rights group sabotaged their vehicles and trailers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally do something that stops someone from achieving what they want or stops something from developing as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "At that time the western aid programs were believed to be attempts to sabotage the Russian economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "damage done intentionally to something, for example equipment or a system, that belongs to someone else, so that it cannot be used:",
        "examples": [
          "The oil giant said it averaged 221 oil spills in recent years, because of aging equipment and sabotage.",
          "industrial/economic sabotage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of intentionally trying to stop someone from achieving something or to stop something from developing:",
        "examples": [
          "To prevent further sabotage of their fraud investigation, FBI agents moved quickly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sabotaged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage or destroy equipment, weapons, or buildings in order to prevent the success of an enemy or competitor:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebels had tried to sabotage the oil pipeline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally prevent the success of a plan or action:",
        "examples": [
          "This was a deliberate attempt to sabotage the ceasefire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sabotaging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage or destroy equipment, weapons, or buildings in order to prevent the success of an enemy or competitor:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebels had tried to sabotage the oil pipeline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally prevent the success of a plan or action:",
        "examples": [
          "This was a deliberate attempt to sabotage the ceasefire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sabre": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a heavy sword with a wide, usually curved blade, used in the past by soldiers on horses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light pointed sword with one sharp edge used in the sport of fencing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sac": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a plant or animal that is like a bag and often contains liquid, or a similar artificially made structure:",
        "examples": [
          "Bursa are fluid-filled sacs throughout the body whose function is to reduce friction between muscles and tendons as they move over bones.",
          "A sac of saline solution is then inserted into the cavity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of abscess (= swollen area containing a thick yellow liquid) under the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "Sacs of pus, called abscesses, may form in the pelvis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a covering that surrounds a tumour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a sacrifice (= an occasion when a player intentionally hits the ball in a way that ends his turn, in order to allow another player to run to the next base):",
        "examples": [
          "a sac bunt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part inside a plant or animal which is like a small bag and contains liquid or air",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large bag made of strong cloth, paper, or plastic, used to store large amounts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The corn was stored in large sacks.",
          "a sack of potatoes/coal/flour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a paper or plastic bag used to carry things, especially things bought in a food shop:",
        "examples": [
          "a sack of groceries"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone is removed from their job:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone the sack for something They gave him the sack for being late.",
          "get the sack for Two workers got the sack for fighting in the warehouse.",
          "I heard she got the sack last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attack on a building or town in which a lot of destruction is caused and many valuable things are stolen:",
        "examples": [
          "The sack of Rome by the Visigoths occurred in the fifth century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, an attack on the quarterback that prevents him from throwing the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "The Colts have allowed only six sacks this season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bed:",
        "examples": [
          "hit the sack It's late - I'm going to hit the sack (= go to bed).",
          "in the sack He came home and found Judy and Brad in the sack (= in bed) together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is good/bad in the sack, they are sexually skilled/not sexually skilled:",
        "examples": [
          "Isabel used to say she was only with him because he was so good in the sack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone from a job, usually because they have done something wrong or badly, or sometimes as a way of saving the cost of employing them:",
        "examples": [
          "They sacked her for being late.",
          "He got sacked from his last job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, to attack the quarterback in order to prevent him from throwing the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "The quarterback was sacked only once and completed 16 out of 23 passes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack a building or town, causing a lot of destruction and stealing many valuable things:",
        "examples": [
          "The invaders sacked every village they passed on their route."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bag, or the amount contained in a bag:",
        "examples": [
          "plastic sacks",
          "a sack of flour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in football) to bring the other team’s quarterback to the ground before he can complete a play",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal all the valuable things from a place and destroy it, usually during a war:",
        "examples": [
          "Villages were sacked and burned by the raiders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large bag made of strong cloth, paper, or plastic, used to store large amounts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The corn was stored in large sacks.",
          "a sack of sth The men carry 100-pound sacks of coffee on their backs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong paper or plastic bag used to carry things bought in a food store:",
        "examples": [
          "a sack of groceries"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you are told by your employer that you must leave your job, especially because you have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "get the sack If I don't do the job right, I'll get the sack.",
          "give sb the sack Her repeated unexplained absences led her manager to give her the sack.",
          "face the sack",
          "earn sb the sack The company's poor sales figures finally earned Miller the sack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone leave their job, especially because they have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Walters was the first of the senior staff to be sacked by the new editor.",
          "Do shareholders have the right to sack the entire board of directors?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sacked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone from a job, usually because they have done something wrong or badly, or sometimes as a way of saving the cost of employing them:",
        "examples": [
          "They sacked her for being late.",
          "He got sacked from his last job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, to attack the quarterback in order to prevent him from throwing the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "The quarterback was sacked only once and completed 16 out of 23 passes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack a building or town, causing a lot of destruction and stealing many valuable things:",
        "examples": [
          "The invaders sacked every village they passed on their route."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sacks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large bag made of strong cloth, paper, or plastic, used to store large amounts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The corn was stored in large sacks.",
          "a sack of potatoes/coal/flour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a paper or plastic bag used to carry things, especially things bought in a food shop:",
        "examples": [
          "a sack of groceries"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone is removed from their job:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone the sack for something They gave him the sack for being late.",
          "get the sack for Two workers got the sack for fighting in the warehouse.",
          "I heard she got the sack last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attack on a building or town in which a lot of destruction is caused and many valuable things are stolen:",
        "examples": [
          "The sack of Rome by the Visigoths occurred in the fifth century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, an attack on the quarterback that prevents him from throwing the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "The Colts have allowed only six sacks this season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bed:",
        "examples": [
          "hit the sack It's late - I'm going to hit the sack (= go to bed).",
          "in the sack He came home and found Judy and Brad in the sack (= in bed) together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is good/bad in the sack, they are sexually skilled/not sexually skilled:",
        "examples": [
          "Isabel used to say she was only with him because he was so good in the sack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone from a job, usually because they have done something wrong or badly, or sometimes as a way of saving the cost of employing them:",
        "examples": [
          "They sacked her for being late.",
          "He got sacked from his last job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, to attack the quarterback in order to prevent him from throwing the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "The quarterback was sacked only once and completed 16 out of 23 passes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack a building or town, causing a lot of destruction and stealing many valuable things:",
        "examples": [
          "The invaders sacked every village they passed on their route."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bag, or the amount contained in a bag:",
        "examples": [
          "plastic sacks",
          "a sack of flour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in football) to bring the other team’s quarterback to the ground before he can complete a play",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal all the valuable things from a place and destroy it, usually during a war:",
        "examples": [
          "Villages were sacked and burned by the raiders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large bag made of strong cloth, paper, or plastic, used to store large amounts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The corn was stored in large sacks.",
          "a sack of sth The men carry 100-pound sacks of coffee on their backs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong paper or plastic bag used to carry things bought in a food store:",
        "examples": [
          "a sack of groceries"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you are told by your employer that you must leave your job, especially because you have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "get the sack If I don't do the job right, I'll get the sack.",
          "give sb the sack Her repeated unexplained absences led her manager to give her the sack.",
          "face the sack",
          "earn sb the sack The company's poor sales figures finally earned Miller the sack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone leave their job, especially because they have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Walters was the first of the senior staff to be sacked by the new editor.",
          "Do shareholders have the right to sack the entire board of directors?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sacrament": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an important religious ceremony in the Christian Church, such as baptism or communion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the holy bread and wine eaten at Holy Communion (= a religious ceremony)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in Christianity) an important religious ceremony, such as marriage, baptism, or confirmation",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sacred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "considered to be holy and deserving respect, especially because of a connection with a god:",
        "examples": [
          "sacred relics/temples",
          "This area is sacred to the Apaches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with religion:",
        "examples": [
          "sacred music/writings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considered too important to be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "His daily routine is absolutely sacred to him.",
          "humorous They proposed changing the name of the team - is nothing sacred?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "holy and deserving respect:",
        "examples": [
          "sacred writings/music",
          "fig. Art was sacred to her (= extremely important and deserving respect)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sacrifice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give up something that is valuable to you in order to help another person:",
        "examples": [
          "sacrifice something for something Many women sacrifice interesting careers for their families."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to use your turn to bat (= try to hit the ball) to intentionally hit the ball in a way that will end your turn, in order to allow another player to run to the next base or score a run (= point):",
        "examples": [
          "He sacrificed the runner to third base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill an animal or a person and offer them to a god or gods",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving up something that is valuable to you in order to help someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "make a sacrifice We had to make sacrifices in order to pay for our children's education.",
          "at great sacrifice They cared for their disabled son for 27 years, at great personal sacrifice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, an occasion when a player uses their turn to bat (= try to hit the ball) to intentionally hit the ball in a way that will end their turn, in order to allow another player to run to the next base or score a run (= point):",
        "examples": [
          "A sacrifice sent the runner to third base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of killing an animal or person and offering them to a god or gods, or the animal, etc. that is offered:",
        "examples": [
          "sacrifice for The people offered a lamb on the altar as a sacrifice for their sins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give up something for something else considered more important:",
        "examples": [
          "He sacrificed his vacations to work on his book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer the life of an animal or a person to a god or gods in the hope of pleasing them, usually as part of a ceremony",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of offering the life of an animal or a person to a god or gods in the hope of pleasing them, or the animal or person that is offered:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] animal/ritual sacrifice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving up something for something else considered more important:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] My parents made many sacrifices to pay for my college education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something useful or important that you choose not to do or have, in order to have something that is more important:",
        "examples": [
          "make sacrifices Most workers have made sacrifices to keep the company alive.",
          "The economy is starting to grow and, after six years of sacrifice, to deliver higher incomes.",
          "Are the financial savings worth the personal sacrifice?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose not to do or have something useful or important, in order to have something that is more important:",
        "examples": [
          "We offer free advice to older people on the best way of paying for care fees without sacrificing savings and other personal assets.",
          "sacrifice sth for sth I was prepared to sacrifice my career for my family and my personal life.",
          "sacrifice sth to do sth He sacrificed his position as CEO in order to keep the company going."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sacrificed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give up something that is valuable to you in order to help another person:",
        "examples": [
          "sacrifice something for something Many women sacrifice interesting careers for their families."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to use your turn to bat (= try to hit the ball) to intentionally hit the ball in a way that will end your turn, in order to allow another player to run to the next base or score a run (= point):",
        "examples": [
          "He sacrificed the runner to third base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill an animal or a person and offer them to a god or gods",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sacrifices": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give up something that is valuable to you in order to help another person:",
        "examples": [
          "sacrifice something for something Many women sacrifice interesting careers for their families."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to use your turn to bat (= try to hit the ball) to intentionally hit the ball in a way that will end your turn, in order to allow another player to run to the next base or score a run (= point):",
        "examples": [
          "He sacrificed the runner to third base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill an animal or a person and offer them to a god or gods",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving up something that is valuable to you in order to help someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "make a sacrifice We had to make sacrifices in order to pay for our children's education.",
          "at great sacrifice They cared for their disabled son for 27 years, at great personal sacrifice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, an occasion when a player uses their turn to bat (= try to hit the ball) to intentionally hit the ball in a way that will end their turn, in order to allow another player to run to the next base or score a run (= point):",
        "examples": [
          "A sacrifice sent the runner to third base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of killing an animal or person and offering them to a god or gods, or the animal, etc. that is offered:",
        "examples": [
          "sacrifice for The people offered a lamb on the altar as a sacrifice for their sins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give up something for something else considered more important:",
        "examples": [
          "He sacrificed his vacations to work on his book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer the life of an animal or a person to a god or gods in the hope of pleasing them, usually as part of a ceremony",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of offering the life of an animal or a person to a god or gods in the hope of pleasing them, or the animal or person that is offered:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] animal/ritual sacrifice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving up something for something else considered more important:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] My parents made many sacrifices to pay for my college education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something useful or important that you choose not to do or have, in order to have something that is more important:",
        "examples": [
          "make sacrifices Most workers have made sacrifices to keep the company alive.",
          "The economy is starting to grow and, after six years of sacrifice, to deliver higher incomes.",
          "Are the financial savings worth the personal sacrifice?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose not to do or have something useful or important, in order to have something that is more important:",
        "examples": [
          "We offer free advice to older people on the best way of paying for care fees without sacrificing savings and other personal assets.",
          "sacrifice sth for sth I was prepared to sacrifice my career for my family and my personal life.",
          "sacrifice sth to do sth He sacrificed his position as CEO in order to keep the company going."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sacrificing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give up something that is valuable to you in order to help another person:",
        "examples": [
          "sacrifice something for something Many women sacrifice interesting careers for their families."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to use your turn to bat (= try to hit the ball) to intentionally hit the ball in a way that will end your turn, in order to allow another player to run to the next base or score a run (= point):",
        "examples": [
          "He sacrificed the runner to third base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill an animal or a person and offer them to a god or gods",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sacrilege": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an act of) treating something holy or important without respect:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Muslims consider it sacrilege to wear shoes inside a mosque.",
          "It would be a sacrilege to put a neon sign on that beautiful old building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the failure to treat something holy with the respect it should have, or an example of this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Many thought it was sacrilege to move the bones to another place."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sacrilegious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "treating something holy or important without respect:",
        "examples": [
          "sacrilegious practices/acts",
          "The performance is not sacrilegious or blasphemous."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unhappy or sorry:",
        "examples": [
          "I've just received some very sad news.",
          "She gave a sad smile.",
          "[ + (that) ] It's sad (that) the trip had to be cancelled.",
          "I'm so sad (that) you can't come.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's sad to see so many failures this year.",
          "I was sad to hear that they'd split up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something looks sad, it looks worse than it should because it is not being cared for:",
        "examples": [
          "Give those flowers some water - they're looking a little sad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not satisfactory or pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The sad fact/truth is we can't afford to provide homes for all.",
          "a very sad state of affairs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you say when you are telling someone about something bad that happened:",
        "examples": [
          "Sad to say, the ring was never found."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing that you are not fashionable or interesting or have no friends:",
        "examples": [
          "You enjoy reading timetables? You sad man!",
          "Staying at home on a Saturday night is just sad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for seasonal affective disorder: a medical condition in which a person does not have much energy and enthusiasm during the winter because of the reduced period of natural light",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing, feeling, or causing unhappiness or regret:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve just heard the saddest news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very bad or regretted:",
        "examples": [
          "The sad fact is that all the trees have got the virus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saddened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone sad:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It saddens me to think that we'll never see her again.",
          "We are deeply saddened by this devastating tragedy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saddens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone sad:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It saddens me to think that we'll never see her again.",
          "We are deeply saddened by this devastating tragedy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone sad or unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "It saddened me to learn of your father’s death."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sadder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "comparative of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "saddest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "superlative of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "saddle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a seat on a bicycle, motorcycle, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "My bike needs a new saddle.",
          "Could you lower the saddle for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a leather seat on a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "He swung himself into the saddle and rode off.",
          "That saddle needs a good polish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "riding a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "Diana's never happier than when in the saddle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in charge or in control:",
        "examples": [
          "The chairman is back in the saddle after his heart attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large piece of meat taken from the middle of the back of an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "saddle of lamb"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a saddle on a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "She saddled (up) the horse for her friend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a seat, usually made of leather, fastened on the back of a horse for a rider",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A saddle is also a seat on a bicycle or motorcycle.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a saddle on a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "She saddled her pony and went riding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a position in which you are in control of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Evans is retiring after 14 years in the saddle as chief executive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saddled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a saddle on a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "She saddled (up) the horse for her friend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saddles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a seat on a bicycle, motorcycle, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "My bike needs a new saddle.",
          "Could you lower the saddle for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a leather seat on a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "He swung himself into the saddle and rode off.",
          "That saddle needs a good polish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "riding a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "Diana's never happier than when in the saddle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in charge or in control:",
        "examples": [
          "The chairman is back in the saddle after his heart attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large piece of meat taken from the middle of the back of an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "saddle of lamb"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a saddle on a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "She saddled (up) the horse for her friend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a seat, usually made of leather, fastened on the back of a horse for a rider",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A saddle is also a seat on a bicycle or motorcycle.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a saddle on a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "She saddled her pony and went riding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a position in which you are in control of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Evans is retiring after 14 years in the saddle as chief executive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sadist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who gets pleasure, sometimes sexual, by being cruel to or hurting another person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gets pleasure from hurting another person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sadistic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "getting pleasure, sometimes sexual, by being cruel to or hurting another person:",
        "examples": [
          "sadistic behaviour/pleasure",
          "a sadistic serial murderer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sadly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in an unhappy way:",
        "examples": [
          "\"He's gone away for six months,\" she said sadly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "Sadly, the treatment doesn't work for all patients.",
          "If you think she'll let you do that, you're sadly (= completely) mistaken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a sad or unhappy way:",
        "examples": [
          "vShe spoke sadly about the loss of her home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is very bad or unsatisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "If you think she doesn’t care, you’re sadly (= completely) mistaken."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sadness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being unhappy, especially because something bad has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "Her sadness at her grandfather's death was obvious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not satisfactory or pleasant and makes you feel shocked or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the sadnesses of the current situation is the number of young people growing up without hope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being sad or unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a look of great sadness in his eyes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "safari": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organized journey to look at, or sometimes hunt, wild animals, especially in Africa:",
        "examples": [
          "to go/be on safari"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trip to watch, photograph, or hunt wild animals in their natural environment:",
        "examples": [
          "For his vacation, he plans to go on safari in Kenya."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "safeguard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to protect something from harm:",
        "examples": [
          "The union safeguards the interests of all its members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect children or adults who could be hurt emotionally or physically:",
        "examples": [
          "Extensive background checks on staff are carried out to safeguard children in schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law, rule, or something that is done to protect someone or something from harm or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "The disk has built-in safeguards to prevent certain errors.",
          "The industry has been criticised for not providing adequate safeguards against poisoning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something from harm or destruction:",
        "examples": [
          "Judges have an obligation to safeguard our right to free speech and a free press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something so that they are not harmed, damaged, or lost:",
        "examples": [
          "New steps are being taken to safeguard medical workers in the war zone.",
          "safeguard (sb/sth) against sth The agency did not consistently install protections to safeguard against unauthorized computer access."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you do or provide in order to protect someone or something from harm, damage, or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "safeguard for sth/sb The new laws contain important safeguards for credit card customers.",
          "safeguard against sth Keeping a large cash reserve is, for some airlines, the best safeguard against another bankruptcy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "safeguards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to protect something from harm:",
        "examples": [
          "The union safeguards the interests of all its members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect children or adults who could be hurt emotionally or physically:",
        "examples": [
          "Extensive background checks on staff are carried out to safeguard children in schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law, rule, or something that is done to protect someone or something from harm or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "The disk has built-in safeguards to prevent certain errors.",
          "The industry has been criticised for not providing adequate safeguards against poisoning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something from harm or destruction:",
        "examples": [
          "Judges have an obligation to safeguard our right to free speech and a free press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something so that they are not harmed, damaged, or lost:",
        "examples": [
          "New steps are being taken to safeguard medical workers in the war zone.",
          "safeguard (sb/sth) against sth The agency did not consistently install protections to safeguard against unauthorized computer access."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you do or provide in order to protect someone or something from harm, damage, or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "safeguard for sth/sb The new laws contain important safeguards for credit card customers.",
          "safeguard against sth Keeping a large cash reserve is, for some airlines, the best safeguard against another bankruptcy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "safekeeping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "protection from harm or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "I left my watch with Helen for safekeeping while I swam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "protection from harm or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "My friend left her jewelry with me for safekeeping when she went on vacation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "safely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a safe way:",
        "examples": [
          "We all arrived safely.",
          "Drive safely! (= Do not take any risks!)",
          "Are the kids safely fastened into their car seats?",
          "I think we can safely (= with no risk of being wrong) say they won't find us now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a safe way; without experiencing or causing danger or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane landed safely in the storm."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "safer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not in danger or likely to be harmed:",
        "examples": [
          "feel safe In some cities you don't feel safe going out alone at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not harmed or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "She said that all the hostages were safe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely safe and without injury or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "After three days lost in the mountains, all the climbers arrived home safe and sound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not dangerous or likely to cause harm:",
        "examples": [
          "a safe play area for children",
          "a safe driver",
          "That ladder doesn't look safe.",
          "She wished us a safe journey.",
          "safe for Is this medicine safe for children?",
          "it is safe to It's safe to cross the road now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a place) where something is not likely to be lost or stolen:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep your passport in a safe place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to things that do not involve any risk:",
        "examples": [
          "I think we should go for the safest option (= the one that involves the least risks).",
          "safe bet He never remembers my birthday, so it's a safe bet (= I am certain) he'll forget again this time!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an official elected position in is safe, it is likely to be won by the political party that has won it at previous elections:",
        "examples": [
          "safe seat That is one of the country's safest Conservative seats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if a player is safe, they have reached one of the bases (= positions that a player must reach to score a point) successfully before they have been tagged (= touched with the ball to end their turn) by an opponent or before the ball has been thrown to a player defending the base:",
        "examples": [
          "The umpire called the runner safe.",
          "The throw was too late and Perez was safe at second base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you like and approve of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a safe guy. He was decent, kind and caring, he put others before himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you agree or are happy with something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"You OK?\" \"Safe, man,\" Shaun muttered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong box or cupboard with special locks where valuable things, especially money or jewels (= precious stones), are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "break into/crack a safe Thieves broke into/cracked (= opened by force) the safe and stole everything in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free from danger or harm, or not causing danger or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "Have a safe trip.",
          "Is this medicine safe for children?",
          "I feel safe here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Safe also means not involving any risk or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s looking for some safer investments.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] With most of the votes counted now, I think it’s safe to say that we won."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a player in the game of baseball) having successfully reached a base",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong box, usually made of steel, with a door and lock, where valuable things, esp. money or jewels, can be kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not involving much risk:",
        "examples": [
          "His clients were told their money was being invested in safe Government bonds.",
          "This is a relatively safe investment when markets are uncertain.",
          "be safe to do sth For a while it was considered safe to invest in these \"alternative\" telecoms stocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not causing harm to people:",
        "examples": [
          "safe working conditions",
          "Around 44% of men and 27% of women drank more than the recommended safe level of alcohol.",
          "It was important to have a safe place for children to play while their parents shopped.",
          "safe for sb The public must have access to the building, but it must also be safe for those who work in it.",
          "safe to buy/eat/use People are worried that the meat is not safe to eat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "protected from problems or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "My manager assured me my job was safe.",
          "keep sb safe from sth The operators of the rides must keep customers safe from personal injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that involves little risk:",
        "examples": [
          "Any investment in energy stock looks like a safe bet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that will probably happen or is probably true:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a safe bet that if the video game industry had not come along, some of those billions of dollars would have been put into more traditional forms of entertainment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be careful and to make a choice that involves little risk:",
        "examples": [
          "Broadline Bank's spokesperson said that it would not be advertising on the controversial website \"just to be on the safe side\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being cared for or dealt with by someone who is skilled and has a lot of experience:",
        "examples": [
          "The shareholders were reassured that, with the new CEO in place, the company was in safe hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you are confident about what you are going to say:",
        "examples": [
          "I think it's safe to say we expect the same kind of growth in the next quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong box or room that can be locked, used for storing money or valuable things:",
        "examples": [
          "Was the safe locked?",
          "a fireproof safe with a secure combination lock",
          "put/keep sth in a safe The café manager put the money in the safe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "safes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not in danger or likely to be harmed:",
        "examples": [
          "feel safe In some cities you don't feel safe going out alone at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not harmed or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "She said that all the hostages were safe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely safe and without injury or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "After three days lost in the mountains, all the climbers arrived home safe and sound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not dangerous or likely to cause harm:",
        "examples": [
          "a safe play area for children",
          "a safe driver",
          "That ladder doesn't look safe.",
          "She wished us a safe journey.",
          "safe for Is this medicine safe for children?",
          "it is safe to It's safe to cross the road now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a place) where something is not likely to be lost or stolen:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep your passport in a safe place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to things that do not involve any risk:",
        "examples": [
          "I think we should go for the safest option (= the one that involves the least risks).",
          "safe bet He never remembers my birthday, so it's a safe bet (= I am certain) he'll forget again this time!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an official elected position in is safe, it is likely to be won by the political party that has won it at previous elections:",
        "examples": [
          "safe seat That is one of the country's safest Conservative seats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if a player is safe, they have reached one of the bases (= positions that a player must reach to score a point) successfully before they have been tagged (= touched with the ball to end their turn) by an opponent or before the ball has been thrown to a player defending the base:",
        "examples": [
          "The umpire called the runner safe.",
          "The throw was too late and Perez was safe at second base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you like and approve of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a safe guy. He was decent, kind and caring, he put others before himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you agree or are happy with something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"You OK?\" \"Safe, man,\" Shaun muttered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong box or cupboard with special locks where valuable things, especially money or jewels (= precious stones), are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "break into/crack a safe Thieves broke into/cracked (= opened by force) the safe and stole everything in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free from danger or harm, or not causing danger or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "Have a safe trip.",
          "Is this medicine safe for children?",
          "I feel safe here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Safe also means not involving any risk or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s looking for some safer investments.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] With most of the votes counted now, I think it’s safe to say that we won."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a player in the game of baseball) having successfully reached a base",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong box, usually made of steel, with a door and lock, where valuable things, esp. money or jewels, can be kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not involving much risk:",
        "examples": [
          "His clients were told their money was being invested in safe Government bonds.",
          "This is a relatively safe investment when markets are uncertain.",
          "be safe to do sth For a while it was considered safe to invest in these \"alternative\" telecoms stocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not causing harm to people:",
        "examples": [
          "safe working conditions",
          "Around 44% of men and 27% of women drank more than the recommended safe level of alcohol.",
          "It was important to have a safe place for children to play while their parents shopped.",
          "safe for sb The public must have access to the building, but it must also be safe for those who work in it.",
          "safe to buy/eat/use People are worried that the meat is not safe to eat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "protected from problems or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "My manager assured me my job was safe.",
          "keep sb safe from sth The operators of the rides must keep customers safe from personal injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that involves little risk:",
        "examples": [
          "Any investment in energy stock looks like a safe bet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that will probably happen or is probably true:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a safe bet that if the video game industry had not come along, some of those billions of dollars would have been put into more traditional forms of entertainment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be careful and to make a choice that involves little risk:",
        "examples": [
          "Broadline Bank's spokesperson said that it would not be advertising on the controversial website \"just to be on the safe side\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being cared for or dealt with by someone who is skilled and has a lot of experience:",
        "examples": [
          "The shareholders were reassured that, with the new CEO in place, the company was in safe hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you are confident about what you are going to say:",
        "examples": [
          "I think it's safe to say we expect the same kind of growth in the next quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong box or room that can be locked, used for storing money or valuable things:",
        "examples": [
          "Was the safe locked?",
          "a fireproof safe with a secure combination lock",
          "put/keep sth in a safe The café manager put the money in the safe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "safest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not in danger or likely to be harmed:",
        "examples": [
          "feel safe In some cities you don't feel safe going out alone at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not harmed or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "She said that all the hostages were safe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely safe and without injury or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "After three days lost in the mountains, all the climbers arrived home safe and sound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not dangerous or likely to cause harm:",
        "examples": [
          "a safe play area for children",
          "a safe driver",
          "That ladder doesn't look safe.",
          "She wished us a safe journey.",
          "safe for Is this medicine safe for children?",
          "it is safe to It's safe to cross the road now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a place) where something is not likely to be lost or stolen:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep your passport in a safe place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to things that do not involve any risk:",
        "examples": [
          "I think we should go for the safest option (= the one that involves the least risks).",
          "safe bet He never remembers my birthday, so it's a safe bet (= I am certain) he'll forget again this time!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an official elected position in is safe, it is likely to be won by the political party that has won it at previous elections:",
        "examples": [
          "safe seat That is one of the country's safest Conservative seats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if a player is safe, they have reached one of the bases (= positions that a player must reach to score a point) successfully before they have been tagged (= touched with the ball to end their turn) by an opponent or before the ball has been thrown to a player defending the base:",
        "examples": [
          "The umpire called the runner safe.",
          "The throw was too late and Perez was safe at second base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you like and approve of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a safe guy. He was decent, kind and caring, he put others before himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you agree or are happy with something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"You OK?\" \"Safe, man,\" Shaun muttered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong box or cupboard with special locks where valuable things, especially money or jewels (= precious stones), are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "break into/crack a safe Thieves broke into/cracked (= opened by force) the safe and stole everything in it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free from danger or harm, or not causing danger or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "Have a safe trip.",
          "Is this medicine safe for children?",
          "I feel safe here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Safe also means not involving any risk or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s looking for some safer investments.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] With most of the votes counted now, I think it’s safe to say that we won."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a player in the game of baseball) having successfully reached a base",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong box, usually made of steel, with a door and lock, where valuable things, esp. money or jewels, can be kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not involving much risk:",
        "examples": [
          "His clients were told their money was being invested in safe Government bonds.",
          "This is a relatively safe investment when markets are uncertain.",
          "be safe to do sth For a while it was considered safe to invest in these \"alternative\" telecoms stocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not causing harm to people:",
        "examples": [
          "safe working conditions",
          "Around 44% of men and 27% of women drank more than the recommended safe level of alcohol.",
          "It was important to have a safe place for children to play while their parents shopped.",
          "safe for sb The public must have access to the building, but it must also be safe for those who work in it.",
          "safe to buy/eat/use People are worried that the meat is not safe to eat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "protected from problems or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "My manager assured me my job was safe.",
          "keep sb safe from sth The operators of the rides must keep customers safe from personal injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that involves little risk:",
        "examples": [
          "Any investment in energy stock looks like a safe bet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that will probably happen or is probably true:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a safe bet that if the video game industry had not come along, some of those billions of dollars would have been put into more traditional forms of entertainment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be careful and to make a choice that involves little risk:",
        "examples": [
          "Broadline Bank's spokesperson said that it would not be advertising on the controversial website \"just to be on the safe side\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being cared for or dealt with by someone who is skilled and has a lot of experience:",
        "examples": [
          "The shareholders were reassured that, with the new CEO in place, the company was in safe hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you are confident about what you are going to say:",
        "examples": [
          "I think it's safe to say we expect the same kind of growth in the next quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong box or room that can be locked, used for storing money or valuable things:",
        "examples": [
          "Was the safe locked?",
          "a fireproof safe with a secure combination lock",
          "put/keep sth in a safe The café manager put the money in the safe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "safeties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in which or a place where you are safe and not in danger or at risk:",
        "examples": [
          "for someone's safety For your (comfort and) safety, we recommend you keep your seat belt loosely fastened during the flight.",
          "guarantee/assure someone’s safety Reporters may enter the danger zone but unfortunately we cannot guarantee/assure their safety.",
          "The crew of the ship were winched to safety by a rescue helicopter.",
          "run/dive for safety As the gunman opened fire, they all ran/dived for safety behind the trees.",
          "concerned for the safety of Police are concerned for the safety of (= think that something bad might have happened to) the five-year-old.",
          "a place of safety He was led to a place of safety (= somewhere he would not be in danger, especially of being found and harmed)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, an occasion when a player carrying the ball is tackled behind the team's goal line, which scores two points for the defence:",
        "examples": [
          "The quarterback was sacked in the end zone for a safety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a player on the defence who stands away from the line of scrimmage (= the line on which the ball is positioned at the beginning of a period of action) and defends against passes and runs that get past the defensive line:",
        "examples": [
          "The runner was tackled by the safety in the backfield."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of not being in danger or of not being dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "For your safety, keep your seat belt securely fastened.",
          "Fire officials worry about the safety of those heaters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being protected from danger or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "You have a right to be protected against anything that can affect your safety.",
          "public/passenger/consumer safety"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of not being likely to cause damage or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "the safety of sth Many people are wondering about the safety of some food imports.",
          "food/drug/product safety",
          "fire safety",
          "Apart from this one incident, the company has an excellent safety record."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before a noun to describe equipment, rules, etc. that are designed to keep people from being harmed:",
        "examples": [
          "safety glasses",
          "The company is now a world leader in car safety seats.",
          "The iron's best safety feature is that it shuts off automatically.",
          "The building is not compliant with the new safety standards.",
          "The law requires a certificate showing that the latest safety tests have been carried out.",
          "safety procedures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of keeping people safe in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Fletcher is an independent mine safety consultant in New Zealand.",
          "We always make air safety our first priority."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "safety": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in which or a place where you are safe and not in danger or at risk:",
        "examples": [
          "for someone's safety For your (comfort and) safety, we recommend you keep your seat belt loosely fastened during the flight.",
          "guarantee/assure someone’s safety Reporters may enter the danger zone but unfortunately we cannot guarantee/assure their safety.",
          "The crew of the ship were winched to safety by a rescue helicopter.",
          "run/dive for safety As the gunman opened fire, they all ran/dived for safety behind the trees.",
          "concerned for the safety of Police are concerned for the safety of (= think that something bad might have happened to) the five-year-old.",
          "a place of safety He was led to a place of safety (= somewhere he would not be in danger, especially of being found and harmed)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, an occasion when a player carrying the ball is tackled behind the team's goal line, which scores two points for the defence:",
        "examples": [
          "The quarterback was sacked in the end zone for a safety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a player on the defence who stands away from the line of scrimmage (= the line on which the ball is positioned at the beginning of a period of action) and defends against passes and runs that get past the defensive line:",
        "examples": [
          "The runner was tackled by the safety in the backfield."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of not being in danger or of not being dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "For your safety, keep your seat belt securely fastened.",
          "Fire officials worry about the safety of those heaters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being protected from danger or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "You have a right to be protected against anything that can affect your safety.",
          "public/passenger/consumer safety"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of not being likely to cause damage or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "the safety of sth Many people are wondering about the safety of some food imports.",
          "food/drug/product safety",
          "fire safety",
          "Apart from this one incident, the company has an excellent safety record."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before a noun to describe equipment, rules, etc. that are designed to keep people from being harmed:",
        "examples": [
          "safety glasses",
          "The company is now a world leader in car safety seats.",
          "The iron's best safety feature is that it shuts off automatically.",
          "The building is not compliant with the new safety standards.",
          "The law requires a certificate showing that the latest safety tests have been carried out.",
          "safety procedures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of keeping people safe in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Fletcher is an independent mine safety consultant in New Zealand.",
          "We always make air safety our first priority."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to drop down to a lower level in the middle:",
        "examples": [
          "The shelf sagged under the weight of the heavy books.",
          "a sagging roof/floor/bed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become weaker:",
        "examples": [
          "The dollar held up well this morning but the pound sagged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement or position in which something has dropped down to a lower level:",
        "examples": [
          "a sag in the roof"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in something:",
        "examples": [
          "a sag in sales"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bend or sink lower:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a ramshackle building and its roof sagged.",
          "Her shoulders sagged wearily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sag also means to become weaker or less firm:",
        "examples": [
          "Muscles sag when you reach your 50s.",
          "The economy is sagging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become lower or less strong:",
        "examples": [
          "While returns have sagged, the cost of investing in a fund has risen by an average of 6%.",
          "Interest rates remained low because of fears that the housing market will continue to sag."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saga": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long story about Scandinavian history, written in the Old Norse language in the Middle Ages, mainly in Iceland:",
        "examples": [
          "Norse sagas"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long story about past events over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Her new novel is a lengthy and compelling family saga."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long complicated series of related, usually negative, events:",
        "examples": [
          "It was just another episode in the ongoing saga of their marriage problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, detailed story of connected events:",
        "examples": [
          "The Gold Rush was just one chapter in the saga of the old West."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wise, especially as a result of great experience:",
        "examples": [
          "sage advice",
          "my sage old grandfather"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant whose greyish-green leaves are used as a herb to give flavour to some foods:",
        "examples": [
          "sage-and-onion stuffing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially an old man, who is wise",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "wise, esp. as a result of long experience:",
        "examples": [
          "sage advice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an herb with gray-green leaves that is used to flavor foods in cooking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wise person, esp. an old man",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sagittarius": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large constellation (= a group of stars) said to look like a centaur (= half human, half horse) shooting an arrow:",
        "examples": [
          "The planet orbits a red dwarf star in Sagittarius."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ninth sign of the zodiac, relating to the period 22 November to 22 December represented by a centaur shooting an arrow, or a person born during this period:",
        "examples": [
          "He was born under the sign of Sagittarius.",
          "My husband is a Sagittarius."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ninth sign of the zodiac, covering the period November 22 to December 21 and represented by a creature with a human upper body and horse’s lower body, or a person born during this period",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sahara": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large desert in North Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When a boat or a ship sails, it travels on the water:",
        "examples": [
          "The boat sailed along/down the coast.",
          "As the battleship sailed by/past, everyone on deck waved.",
          "The ship was sailing to China."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control a boat that has no engine and is pushed by the wind:",
        "examples": [
          "He sailed the dinghy up the river.",
          "She sailed around the world single-handed in her yacht."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a ship sails, it starts travelling, and when people sail from a particular place or at a particular time, they start travelling in a ship:",
        "examples": [
          "Their ship sails for Bombay next Friday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly, easily, and (of a person) confidently:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball went sailing over the fence.",
          "He wasn't looking where he was going, and just sailed straight into her.",
          "Manchester United sailed on (= continued easily) to victory in the final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sheet of material attached to a pole on a boat to catch the wind and make the boat move:",
        "examples": [
          "to hoist/lower the sails"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "On a windmill, a sail is any of the wide blades that are turned by the wind in order to produce power.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey by boat or ship:",
        "examples": [
          "It's two days' sail/It's a two-day sail (= a journey of two days by sea) from here to the nearest island."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin a boat journey:",
        "examples": [
          "set sail from We set sail from Kuwait."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel across water in a boat or ship, or to operate a boat or ship on the water:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He is not fun to sail with.",
          "[ T ] I sail a small racing boat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sail also means to leave on a boat or ship:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] When do we sail?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sheet of material used to catch the wind and move a boat or ship:",
        "examples": [
          "I restored an old wooden boat and got a new canvas sail for it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sailboat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small boat with sails",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boat with one or more sails used to move it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sailed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a boat or a ship sails, it travels on the water:",
        "examples": [
          "The boat sailed along/down the coast.",
          "As the battleship sailed by/past, everyone on deck waved.",
          "The ship was sailing to China."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control a boat that has no engine and is pushed by the wind:",
        "examples": [
          "He sailed the dinghy up the river.",
          "She sailed around the world single-handed in her yacht."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a ship sails, it starts travelling, and when people sail from a particular place or at a particular time, they start travelling in a ship:",
        "examples": [
          "Their ship sails for Bombay next Friday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly, easily, and (of a person) confidently:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball went sailing over the fence.",
          "He wasn't looking where he was going, and just sailed straight into her.",
          "Manchester United sailed on (= continued easily) to victory in the final."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sailing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sport or activity of using boats with sails:",
        "examples": [
          "the sailing club",
          "She loves to go sailing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a ship leaves a port:",
        "examples": [
          "There are frequent sailings to Staten Island."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport or activity of using boats with sails:",
        "examples": [
          "I never really got into sailing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sailor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who works on a ship, especially one who is not an officer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who often takes part in the sport of using boats with sails",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is not/often ill when travelling by boat:",
        "examples": [
          "I wasn't a good sailor at the best of times and the sea was very choppy that day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who operates or works on a boat or ship, or a person in the navy who is not an officer:",
        "examples": [
          "My dad is a sailor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sailors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who works on a ship, especially one who is not an officer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who often takes part in the sport of using boats with sails",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is not/often ill when travelling by boat:",
        "examples": [
          "I wasn't a good sailor at the best of times and the sea was very choppy that day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who operates or works on a boat or ship, or a person in the navy who is not an officer:",
        "examples": [
          "My dad is a sailor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When a boat or a ship sails, it travels on the water:",
        "examples": [
          "The boat sailed along/down the coast.",
          "As the battleship sailed by/past, everyone on deck waved.",
          "The ship was sailing to China."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control a boat that has no engine and is pushed by the wind:",
        "examples": [
          "He sailed the dinghy up the river.",
          "She sailed around the world single-handed in her yacht."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a ship sails, it starts travelling, and when people sail from a particular place or at a particular time, they start travelling in a ship:",
        "examples": [
          "Their ship sails for Bombay next Friday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly, easily, and (of a person) confidently:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball went sailing over the fence.",
          "He wasn't looking where he was going, and just sailed straight into her.",
          "Manchester United sailed on (= continued easily) to victory in the final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sheet of material attached to a pole on a boat to catch the wind and make the boat move:",
        "examples": [
          "to hoist/lower the sails"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "On a windmill, a sail is any of the wide blades that are turned by the wind in order to produce power.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey by boat or ship:",
        "examples": [
          "It's two days' sail/It's a two-day sail (= a journey of two days by sea) from here to the nearest island."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin a boat journey:",
        "examples": [
          "set sail from We set sail from Kuwait."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel across water in a boat or ship, or to operate a boat or ship on the water:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He is not fun to sail with.",
          "[ T ] I sail a small racing boat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sail also means to leave on a boat or ship:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] When do we sail?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sheet of material used to catch the wind and move a boat or ship:",
        "examples": [
          "I restored an old wooden boat and got a new canvas sail for it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the title given to) a person who has received an official honour from the Christian, especially the Roman Catholic, Church for having lived in a good and holy way. The names of saints are sometimes used to name places and buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "Saint Peter",
          "St Andrew's school",
          "Saint Paul's Cathedral"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very good, kind person:",
        "examples": [
          "She must be a real saint to stay with him all these years.",
          "He has the patience of a saint with those kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a holy person, esp. one who has been officially honored with this title by a Christian church:",
        "examples": [
          "Elizabeth Seton was the first person born in the US to be made a saint by the Roman Catholic Church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A saint is also a good, kind, and patient person:",
        "examples": [
          "His mother was a saint to everyone who knew her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sainted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "given the title of saint by the Church, or considered to be like a saint:",
        "examples": [
          "humorous And where is my sainted (= extremely good) little sister?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sainthood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact or position of being a saint:",
        "examples": [
          "The Pope had approved elevating him to sainthood.",
          "To achieve sainthood, two miracles are required."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saintly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "like a saint:",
        "examples": [
          "Her saintly manner concealed a devious mind.",
          "They elevated him to an almost saintly level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good, kind, and patient:",
        "examples": [
          "He seemed the gentle, saintly man everyone said he was."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saints": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the title given to) a person who has received an official honour from the Christian, especially the Roman Catholic, Church for having lived in a good and holy way. The names of saints are sometimes used to name places and buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "Saint Peter",
          "St Andrew's school",
          "Saint Paul's Cathedral"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very good, kind person:",
        "examples": [
          "She must be a real saint to stay with him all these years.",
          "He has the patience of a saint with those kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a holy person, esp. one who has been officially honored with this title by a Christian church:",
        "examples": [
          "Elizabeth Seton was the first person born in the US to be made a saint by the Roman Catholic Church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A saint is also a good, kind, and patient person:",
        "examples": [
          "His mother was a saint to everyone who knew her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in order to help or bring advantage to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Please do it, for David's sake.",
          "Their parents only stayed together for the sake of the children.",
          "I hope for both our sakes that you're right!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of, or for the purpose of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's not disagree for the sake of (= because of) a few dollars.",
          "Let's say, just for the sake of argument/for argument's sake (= for the purpose of this discussion), that prices rise by three percent this year.",
          "You're only arguing for the sake of arguing (= because you like arguing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize requests or orders when you are angry or have lost patience:",
        "examples": [
          "For goodness' sake don't let her know I told you!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Japanese alcoholic drink made from rice and usually drunk warm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage or benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "For his sake, I hope he has some protection.",
          "She tried to look healthy, for her husband’s sake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "purpose or reason:",
        "examples": [
          "He is unwilling to oppose it just for the sake of opposing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sakes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in order to help or bring advantage to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Please do it, for David's sake.",
          "Their parents only stayed together for the sake of the children.",
          "I hope for both our sakes that you're right!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of, or for the purpose of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's not disagree for the sake of (= because of) a few dollars.",
          "Let's say, just for the sake of argument/for argument's sake (= for the purpose of this discussion), that prices rise by three percent this year.",
          "You're only arguing for the sake of arguing (= because you like arguing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize requests or orders when you are angry or have lost patience:",
        "examples": [
          "For goodness' sake don't let her know I told you!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Japanese alcoholic drink made from rice and usually drunk warm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage or benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "For his sake, I hope he has some protection.",
          "She tried to look healthy, for her husband’s sake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "purpose or reason:",
        "examples": [
          "He is unwilling to oppose it just for the sake of opposing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "salaam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in Muslim countries) to greet someone by bending low from the waist with the front of the right hand against the top of the face",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in Muslim countries) a way of greeting someone by bending low from the waist with the front of the right hand against the top of the face:",
        "examples": [
          "There were no salaams, not even a handshake as he introduced us.",
          "He shook hands with several of the boys and exchanged farewell salaams with others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in Muslim countries) greetings:",
        "examples": [
          "When you meet him, give my salaams to him.",
          "Please convey our salaams to all our friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common greeting in many Muslim countries:",
        "examples": [
          "I walked over to them and said, \"Hi. Salaam alaikum.\"",
          "\"Salaam,\" the singer said in greeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "salacious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing or showing a strong interest in sexual matters:",
        "examples": [
          "a salacious book/joke/comment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing or showing too much interest in sexual matters",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "salad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of uncooked vegetables, usually including lettuce, eaten either as a separate dish or with other food:",
        "examples": [
          "Toss (= mix) the salad with a vinaigrette dressing.",
          "Serve the risotto with a mixed/green salad.",
          "a salad bowl"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cooked or uncooked vegetables cut into very small pieces and often mixed with mayonnaise:",
        "examples": [
          "potato salad",
          "rice/pasta salad"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a salad made with tuna, cheese, egg, etc. and lettuce or other cold ingredients:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a tuna salad for lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tuna, cheese, egg, etc. mixed with mayonnaise, used to make a sandwich:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll have egg salad on wholemeal bread, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of raw vegetables, usually covered with a salad dressing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a green salad",
          "[ U ] Lunches include soup or salad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A salad is also a dish of small pieces of cold food, usually mixed with a sauce such as mayonnaise (= a thick sauce of oil, vinegar, and eggs):",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] tuna/egg/potato/macaroni salad"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "salads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of uncooked vegetables, usually including lettuce, eaten either as a separate dish or with other food:",
        "examples": [
          "Toss (= mix) the salad with a vinaigrette dressing.",
          "Serve the risotto with a mixed/green salad.",
          "a salad bowl"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cooked or uncooked vegetables cut into very small pieces and often mixed with mayonnaise:",
        "examples": [
          "potato salad",
          "rice/pasta salad"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a salad made with tuna, cheese, egg, etc. and lettuce or other cold ingredients:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a tuna salad for lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tuna, cheese, egg, etc. mixed with mayonnaise, used to make a sandwich:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll have egg salad on wholemeal bread, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of raw vegetables, usually covered with a salad dressing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a green salad",
          "[ U ] Lunches include soup or salad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A salad is also a dish of small pieces of cold food, usually mixed with a sauce such as mayonnaise (= a thick sauce of oil, vinegar, and eggs):",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] tuna/egg/potato/macaroni salad"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "salamander": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small animal that looks like a lizard but has soft skin and lives both on land and in water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of kitchen equipment with which food can be heated at a very high temperature from above, used especially in the kitchens of restaurants:",
        "examples": [
          "Cook the steak under the salamander.",
          "The salamander grill gives off an intense heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amphibian (= animal that lives in water and on land) that has a long, narrow body, four short legs, a long tail, and soft, wet skin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "salamanders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small animal that looks like a lizard but has soft skin and lives both on land and in water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of kitchen equipment with which food can be heated at a very high temperature from above, used especially in the kitchens of restaurants:",
        "examples": [
          "Cook the steak under the salamander.",
          "The salamander grill gives off an intense heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amphibian (= animal that lives in water and on land) that has a long, narrow body, four short legs, a long tail, and soft, wet skin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "salami": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large sausage made from meat and spices that has a strong taste and is usually eaten cold in slices",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, strongly flavored sausage (= meat cut into small pieces and shaped in a tube) that is usually eaten cold in slices",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "salaries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fixed amount of money agreed every year as pay for an employee, usually paid directly into his or her bank account every month:",
        "examples": [
          "an annual salary of £40,000",
          "His net monthly salary is €2,500.",
          "She's on quite a good/decent salary in her present job.",
          "He took a drop in (= accepted a lower) salary when he changed jobs.",
          "a ten percent salary increase"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "aa fixed amount of money paid to someone for the work the person is employed to do, esp. the amount paid every year:",
        "examples": [
          "a meager/generous salary",
          "Teachers’ salaries would rise an average of $1000 under the proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of money that an employee is paid every year to do their job, or one of the payments they receive each month as part of this:",
        "examples": [
          "an annual/a monthly salary Her annual salary exceeds €100,000.",
          "be on a salary of sth He must be on a salary of at least $90,000.",
          "pay sb a salary of sth I was being paid a salary of around $75,000.",
          "earn/get a salary",
          "high/low salary",
          "salary increase/cut Employees say they expect salary cuts of 13% or more.",
          "Your starting salary will be in line with your previous experience.",
          "on (a) salary I have six more months on salary after I step down.",
          "He earns about $1.2 million in salary and benefits at the bank.",
          "a competitive salary"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "salary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fixed amount of money agreed every year as pay for an employee, usually paid directly into his or her bank account every month:",
        "examples": [
          "an annual salary of £40,000",
          "His net monthly salary is €2,500.",
          "She's on quite a good/decent salary in her present job.",
          "He took a drop in (= accepted a lower) salary when he changed jobs.",
          "a ten percent salary increase"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "aa fixed amount of money paid to someone for the work the person is employed to do, esp. the amount paid every year:",
        "examples": [
          "a meager/generous salary",
          "Teachers’ salaries would rise an average of $1000 under the proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of money that an employee is paid every year to do their job, or one of the payments they receive each month as part of this:",
        "examples": [
          "an annual/a monthly salary Her annual salary exceeds €100,000.",
          "be on a salary of sth He must be on a salary of at least $90,000.",
          "pay sb a salary of sth I was being paid a salary of around $75,000.",
          "earn/get a salary",
          "high/low salary",
          "salary increase/cut Employees say they expect salary cuts of 13% or more.",
          "Your starting salary will be in line with your previous experience.",
          "on (a) salary I have six more months on salary after I step down.",
          "He earns about $1.2 million in salary and benefits at the bank.",
          "a competitive salary"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act of exchanging something for money:",
        "examples": [
          "The sale of cigarettes/alcohol is forbidden.",
          "The building company gets commission on each house sale.",
          "I haven't made a sale all morning.",
          "They'll drop the price rather than lose the sale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "Is this painting for sale?",
          "Our neighbours put their house up for sale (= started to advertise that they want to sell it) last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the department of a company that organizes and does the selling of the company's products or services:",
        "examples": [
          "He works in Sales.",
          "the sales department/manager"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of products sold:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales this year exceeded the total for the two previous years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when things are sold in order to make money:",
        "examples": [
          "a charity/Christmas/book sale",
          "US a garage/yard sale"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an auction (= public sale):",
        "examples": [
          "a sale of antique furniture",
          "a cattle sale"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available to buy in a shop:",
        "examples": [
          "On sale at record stores now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system by which goods are supplied to shopsand can be returned if they are not sold within a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "We can supply goods on a sale or return basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when goods are sold at a lower price than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "a mid-season/end-of-season sale",
          "a clearance/closing-down sale",
          "I bought this in the January sales.",
          "sale goods/prices"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "reduced in price:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you tell me if this dress is in the sale?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of exchanging something for money:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] You pay tax on the profits from the sale of buildings.",
          "[ C ] The school raised money from book sales, bake sales, and individual contributors.",
          "[ U ] When I bought this house, there were many, many homes for sale (= available to be bought)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when goods are sold at a lower price than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "a clearance sale",
          "Are these dresses on sale (= reduced in price)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of selling something:",
        "examples": [
          "make a sale The salesman was eager to make a quick sale.",
          "agree a sale",
          "complete/close a sale When the time came to close the sale, another page had been added to the contract.",
          "sale of sth The sale of tobacco items to minors is prohibited.",
          "car/house/ticket sales",
          "online/internet sales"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when a store is selling things at lower prices than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "have a sale",
          "a mid-season sale",
          "the January/July sales",
          "in the sale(s) I got a new coat for $50 in the sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a particular type of product is being sold:",
        "examples": [
          "The library has a book sale every year.",
          "a sale of Oriental carpets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of products sold and the amount of money a company receives from selling its products and services:",
        "examples": [
          "The South African fruit company has annual sales of $750 million.",
          "sales rise/increase/go up Last year sales rose by 14% to €8.4 million.",
          "sales fall/decline/go down",
          "decline/fall/reduction in sales Management is worried about the decline in sales.",
          "The department achieved its monthly sales target."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business of selling products or services, or the department in a company that is responsible for selling them:",
        "examples": [
          "sales staff/department/office",
          "sales call/brochure These techniques can increase the effectiveness of your sales calls.",
          "work/be in sales My father worked in sales for forty years.",
          "She used to be an administrator in the production department, but now she is in sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being sold by the person or organization that owns it, and available to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "The building has been for sale for thirteen months.",
          "put sth up for sale We have decided to put the company up for sale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "Tickets are on sale now!",
          "Everything goes on sale as soon as the doors open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being sold for a lower price than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "All their men's clothing is on sale this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that the person selling a product or possession does not promise that what they are selling is in good condition or suitable for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The house is being sold sale as seen.",
          "Secondhand fitted kitchen for sale as seen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sales": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number of items sold:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] US car sales got off to a hot start in January."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sales is also the department that sells a company’s products:",
        "examples": [
          "He works in sales."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "salesman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man whose job is selling things in a shop or directly to customers:",
        "examples": [
          "a car salesman",
          "a travelling salesman",
          "a door-to-door salesman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, usually a man, whose job is to sell products in a store, or by visiting or phoning customers or possible customers:",
        "examples": [
          "a car/computer salesman",
          "a bond/equity/insurance salesman",
          "a door-to-door/doorstep salesman",
          "a good/persuasive/convincing salesman"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "salesmen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man whose job is selling things in a shop or directly to customers:",
        "examples": [
          "a car salesman",
          "a travelling salesman",
          "a door-to-door salesman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, usually a man, whose job is to sell products in a store, or by visiting or phoning customers or possible customers:",
        "examples": [
          "a car/computer salesman",
          "a bond/equity/insurance salesman",
          "a door-to-door/doorstep salesman",
          "a good/persuasive/convincing salesman"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saleswoman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman whose job is selling things in a shop or directly to customers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman whose job is to sell products in a store, or by visiting or phoning customers or possible customers:",
        "examples": [
          "a real-estate saleswoman",
          "a bond/currency/equity saleswoman",
          "a good/top/skilled saleswoman"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "salient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "The salient facts about something or qualities of something are the most important things about them:",
        "examples": [
          "She began to summarize the salient features/points of the proposal.",
          "The article presented the salient facts of the dispute clearly and concisely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most noticeable or important:",
        "examples": [
          "The salient fact about the case is that it involves an American."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liquid mixture of salt and pure water, used to kill bacteria or to replace liquid lost from the body:",
        "examples": [
          "a saline drip"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing or consisting of salt:",
        "examples": [
          "saline deposits/springs",
          "saline solution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing or consisting of salt:",
        "examples": [
          "a saline solution"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saliva": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the liquid produced in your mouth to keep the mouth wet and to help to prepare food to be digested",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the natural, watery liquid in the mouth that keeps it wet and helps prepare food for digestion",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "salivating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce saliva:",
        "examples": [
          "The thought of all that delicious food made me salivate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden attack on an enemy, especially when they are surrounding you",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sally",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "salmon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medium-sized silver-coloured fish that lives in the sea or rivers and swims up rivers to produce its eggs. Its pink flesh is eaten as a food:",
        "examples": [
          "fresh/smoked/tinned salmon",
          "salmon mousse",
          "salmon fishing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medium-size fish with pink flesh which lives in the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] smoked/canned salmon",
          "[ U ] They went salmon fishing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "salmonella": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of bacteria that exists in several forms, some of which live in food and make the people who eat it ill:",
        "examples": [
          "salmonella poisoning"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the illness caused by this bacteria:",
        "examples": [
          "an outbreak of salmonella"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of bacteria, some types of which live in food and cause illness in people who eat the food, or the illness caused by this bacteria",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "salon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shop where you can get a particular service, especially connected with beauty or fashion:",
        "examples": [
          "a beauty salon",
          "a hairdressing/hair salon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting of writers, painters, etc., at the house of someone famous or important:",
        "examples": [
          "a literary salon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a store where you can obtain esp. a beauty service or fashionable clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "a beauty/tanning/hair salon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular meeting of important or influential people, esp. of writers or artists at the house of someone famous:",
        "examples": [
          "the Paris salon of Gertrude Stein"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saloon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a public bar, especially in the past in the western US",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car with seats for four or five people, two or four doors, and a separate area at the back for bags, boxes, and suitcases:",
        "examples": [
          "a family saloon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where alcoholic drinks are sold and drunk; a bar",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "salsa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a spicy sauce made from tomatoes, onions, and chillies (= small, spicy, red or green seed cases)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of South American music with a strong beat, or a dance done to this music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dance a salsa:",
        "examples": [
          "Enroll in a Latin dance class and learn to salsa, cha-cha, tango, and rumba."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a spicy sauce made esp. of tomatoes, onions, and chilies, that you put on Mexican foods",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "salt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a common white substance found in sea water and in the ground, used especially to add flavour to food or to preserve it:",
        "examples": [
          "salt and pepper",
          "Can you pass the salt, please?",
          "Add a pinch of (= small amount of) salt to the sauce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical substance that is a combination of a metal or a base with an acid:",
        "examples": [
          "Potassium nitrate and potassium chloride are potassium salts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing or preserved in salt:",
        "examples": [
          "salt water",
          "salt cod/pork"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add salt to or put salt on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to salt the potatoes.",
          "When it's icy, the city salts the roads to thaw the ice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Strategic Arms Limitation Talks: a series of discussions between the US and the USSR that took place from 1969 to 1979 and aimed to limit the number of nuclear weapons",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common, white substance, found in sea water and in the ground, used to add flavor to food or to preserve it:",
        "examples": [
          "a grain of salt",
          "Please pass the salt and pepper.",
          "Add a pinch of salt (= small amount of it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical substance made with an acid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Salt is used to melt ice on roads and sidewalks in the winter.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add salt to food:",
        "examples": [
          "She salted and peppered her stew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put salt on roads and sidewalks in the winter:",
        "examples": [
          "Work crews were busy plowing and salting roads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing or tasting of salt, or preserved with salt:",
        "examples": [
          "a salt pond/lake",
          "salt pork/cod"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "salted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing or covered in salt:",
        "examples": [
          "salted peanuts",
          "lightly salted butter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing salt or covered in salt:",
        "examples": [
          "salted nuts/pretzels"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "salts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a common white substance found in sea water and in the ground, used especially to add flavour to food or to preserve it:",
        "examples": [
          "salt and pepper",
          "Can you pass the salt, please?",
          "Add a pinch of (= small amount of) salt to the sauce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical substance that is a combination of a metal or a base with an acid:",
        "examples": [
          "Potassium nitrate and potassium chloride are potassium salts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing or preserved in salt:",
        "examples": [
          "salt water",
          "salt cod/pork"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add salt to or put salt on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to salt the potatoes.",
          "When it's icy, the city salts the roads to thaw the ice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Strategic Arms Limitation Talks: a series of discussions between the US and the USSR that took place from 1969 to 1979 and aimed to limit the number of nuclear weapons",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common, white substance, found in sea water and in the ground, used to add flavor to food or to preserve it:",
        "examples": [
          "a grain of salt",
          "Please pass the salt and pepper.",
          "Add a pinch of salt (= small amount of it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical substance made with an acid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Salt is used to melt ice on roads and sidewalks in the winter.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add salt to food:",
        "examples": [
          "She salted and peppered her stew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put salt on roads and sidewalks in the winter:",
        "examples": [
          "Work crews were busy plowing and salting roads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing or tasting of salt, or preserved with salt:",
        "examples": [
          "a salt pond/lake",
          "salt pork/cod"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saltwater": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with or found in sea water or water containing salt:",
        "examples": [
          "saltwater fish",
          "saltwater crocodiles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "water containing salt, esp. when it comes from an ocean or sea:",
        "examples": [
          "saltwater fish/plants"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "salty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "tasting of salt or containing a lot of salt:",
        "examples": [
          "This bacon is too salty for me.",
          "I love peanuts and other salty snacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "annoyed or upset, especially when this is unreasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know why she's acting salty.",
          "He got salty with me because I wouldn't go out with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "critical in a slightly funny way:",
        "examples": [
          "She shocks students and colleagues with her salty wit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not polite and using swear words (= rude and offensive words):",
        "examples": [
          "He admits that there's more public swearing now but maintains that salty language is nothing new.",
          "My advice would be not to tell salty jokes in a wedding speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tasting or smelling like salt:",
        "examples": [
          "salty popcorn",
          "salty sea air"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "salutations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a greeting in words or actions, or the words used at the beginning of a letter or speech",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a greeting in words or actions, or the words used at the beginning of a letter or speech:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Start your letter with the salutation \"Dear Friends.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "salute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of people in the armed forces) to make a formal sign of respect to someone, especially by raising the right hand to the side of the head:",
        "examples": [
          "Whenever you see an officer, you must salute.",
          "The soldiers saluted the colonel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to honour or express admiration publicly for a person or an achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "On this memorable occasion we salute the wonderful work done by the association.",
          "We salute you for your courage and determination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign of respect made to someone by raising the right hand to the side of the head:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldier gave a salute and the officer returned it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action, such as firing a gun, done to show respect to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Full military honours and a 21-gun salute (= 21 guns fired at the same time) marked his funeral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or sign to honour or show your admiration for a person or achievement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to recognize or show respect for a member of the armed forces of higher rank than yourself, usually by raising the right hand to the side of the head:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] When you see an officer, you must salute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to honor or express admiration publicly:",
        "examples": [
          "We salute the important work done by the association."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal sign of respect for a member of the armed forces of higher rank than yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "Uniformed soldiers gave him a salute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A salute is also the firing of guns by a military organization to show respect for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "a 21-gun salute"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a person or an achievement is honored publicly:",
        "examples": [
          "The Film Institute held a salute to Jack Nicholson."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saluted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of people in the armed forces) to make a formal sign of respect to someone, especially by raising the right hand to the side of the head:",
        "examples": [
          "Whenever you see an officer, you must salute.",
          "The soldiers saluted the colonel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to honour or express admiration publicly for a person or an achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "On this memorable occasion we salute the wonderful work done by the association.",
          "We salute you for your courage and determination."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saluting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of people in the armed forces) to make a formal sign of respect to someone, especially by raising the right hand to the side of the head:",
        "examples": [
          "Whenever you see an officer, you must salute.",
          "The soldiers saluted the colonel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to honour or express admiration publicly for a person or an achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "On this memorable occasion we salute the wonderful work done by the association.",
          "We salute you for your courage and determination."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "salvador": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in Central America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "salvage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to save goods from damage or destruction, especially from a ship that has sunk or been damaged or a building that has been damaged by fire or a flood:",
        "examples": [
          "gold coins salvaged from a shipwreck",
          "After the fire, there wasn't much furniture left worth salvaging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make a bad situation better:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a desperate attempt to salvage the situation.",
          "After the fraud scandal he had to make great efforts to salvage his reputation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of saving goods from damage or destruction, especially from a ship that has sunk or been damaged or a building that has been damaged by fire or a flood:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is going to finance not just the salvage, but also the cleanup.",
          "They mounted a salvage operation after the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things that have been saved from a ship, or from a fire, destroyed building, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He started trading in architectural salvage when he saw church interiors being destroyed.",
          "Thousands of dollars' worth of marine salvage was landed at the piers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to save something valuable from damage, destruction, or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "After the storm, we were able to salvage some of our belongings, but the house was destroyed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to save goods from being damaged or destroyed, especially from a ship that has sunk or been damaged, or a building that has been damaged by fire or a flood:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers are attempting to salvage timber in the aftermath of the hurricanes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in achieving or saving something that is in a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "salvage a deal The country still held out hope of salvaging its largest foreign investment deal.",
          "salvage a business He is a corporate firefighter brought in to salvage a business that still has some valuable assets.",
          "salvage share prices"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of saving goods from being damaged or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "the salvage of sth The salvage of building materials from the site of the fire was continuing.",
          "salvage efforts/operations",
          "a salvage company",
          "the salvage industry/market"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "waste material or material that has not been used that has value because it can be sold:",
        "examples": [
          "The pigs ate contaminated pet food sold to farms as salvage.",
          "Many of the buildings have been erected out of salvage material."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "salvageable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is salvageable, it can be saved, especially from a fire or flood or from a ship that has sunk:",
        "examples": [
          "There is nothing that is salvageable in the building - we have lost everything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be improved from a bad situation and made good again:",
        "examples": [
          "I believe her career is salvageable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "salvaged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to save goods from damage or destruction, especially from a ship that has sunk or been damaged or a building that has been damaged by fire or a flood:",
        "examples": [
          "gold coins salvaged from a shipwreck",
          "After the fire, there wasn't much furniture left worth salvaging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make a bad situation better:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a desperate attempt to salvage the situation.",
          "After the fraud scandal he had to make great efforts to salvage his reputation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "salvation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a way of) being saved from danger, loss, or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "After the diagnosis, getting to know Mary was his salvation.",
          "a marriage beyond salvation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the Christian religion, salvation of a person or their spirit is the state of being saved from evil and its effects by the death of Jesus on a cross:",
        "examples": [
          "The Gospel message is one of personal salvation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that prevents danger, loss, or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "That blanket was my salvation when my car broke down in the snow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In some religions, salvation is the state of complete belief in God that will save those who believe from the punishment of God for evil or immoral acts.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "salve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liquid or cream used to treat an injured, sore, or dry place on your body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes you feel better about a difficult situation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something so that you feel less guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "He salves his conscience by giving money to charity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "salvo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of firing several guns at the same time, either in a war or in a ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "a salvo of guns/rockets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden loud sound made by many people at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "Every joke the comedian made was greeted by a salvo of laughter from the audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first part of a speech or the first in a series of actions intended to get a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "In his opening salvo the speaker fiercely attacked the government's record on healthcare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a firing of several guns at the same time, either in a war or in a ceremony, or a statement in an exchange of opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "His opening salvo in the debate sparked a war of words."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "samaritan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who gives help to people who need it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd left my bag in the reception and a good Samaritan came running down the street to give it to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, an organization you can call if you are very worried about something and need to talk to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "That night he called the Samaritans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works for the Samaritans:",
        "examples": [
          "He works as a Samaritan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "samoa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country formed of a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "samoan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Samoa or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Samoa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sample": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of something that shows you what the rest is or should be like:",
        "examples": [
          "a free sample of shampoo",
          "samples of carpet/curtain material",
          "Please bring some samples of your work to the interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of a substance that a doctor or scientist collects in order to examine it:",
        "examples": [
          "a blood/urine sample"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or things that is chosen out of a larger number and is asked questions or tested in order to get information about the larger group:",
        "examples": [
          "a random sample of voters",
          "a nationally representative sample of 200 schools"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part of a song that has been recorded and used to make a new piece of music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to taste a small amount of food or drink to decide if you like it:",
        "examples": [
          "As the food looked so good, he decided to sample a little from each dish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience a place or an activity, often for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "So you're going to sample the delights/pleasures of the new restaurant?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record part of a song and use the recording to make a new piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "This song has been heavily sampled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of something which shows what the rest is or should be like:",
        "examples": [
          "a free sample",
          "a blood/tissue sample",
          "The booklet contains sample questions and answers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sample of people is a small group that is tested to obtain information about the larger group:",
        "examples": [
          "The poll is based on a random sample of Montgomery voters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or try a small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He sampled a little of each dish.",
          "Buma sampled opinions from people in both countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of a substance, product, etc. that shows someone thinking of buying it what it is like:",
        "examples": [
          "a carpet/fabric/product sample",
          "Write to us and we will send you a free sample."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people chosen from a larger group, who give their opinions, answer questions, etc. in order to provide information about the whole group:",
        "examples": [
          "a sample of sth A sample of three HR Managers and 30 employees was selected and interviewed.",
          "The marketing poll was conducted by telephone among a representative sample of 1,136 adults.",
          "a large/small sample"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of a substance or product that is tested to find out whether it is good, whether it contains a particular substance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The investigation into tainted pet food has grown to include tests of 700 samples.",
          "The next step will be to build a few dozen samples of each device and send them out for testing in both urban and rural settings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try a small amount of a product, or try a service for a short time, in order to see whether you want to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "On a typical overseas tour, a buyer could sample 120 wines in a day.",
          "They are recruiting 2,500 telephone customers to sample the service for 12 months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for the opinions of a number of people chosen from a group, in order to get information about the whole group:",
        "examples": [
          "The survey sampled 150 chief executives from both large and small companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test a small amount of a substance or product to find out whether it is good, whether it contains a particular substance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "sample sth for sth Before the food can be sold to markets and stores, the FDA samples goods for defects."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sampled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to taste a small amount of food or drink to decide if you like it:",
        "examples": [
          "As the food looked so good, he decided to sample a little from each dish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience a place or an activity, often for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "So you're going to sample the delights/pleasures of the new restaurant?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record part of a song and use the recording to make a new piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "This song has been heavily sampled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "samples": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of something that shows you what the rest is or should be like:",
        "examples": [
          "a free sample of shampoo",
          "samples of carpet/curtain material",
          "Please bring some samples of your work to the interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of a substance that a doctor or scientist collects in order to examine it:",
        "examples": [
          "a blood/urine sample"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or things that is chosen out of a larger number and is asked questions or tested in order to get information about the larger group:",
        "examples": [
          "a random sample of voters",
          "a nationally representative sample of 200 schools"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part of a song that has been recorded and used to make a new piece of music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to taste a small amount of food or drink to decide if you like it:",
        "examples": [
          "As the food looked so good, he decided to sample a little from each dish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience a place or an activity, often for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "So you're going to sample the delights/pleasures of the new restaurant?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record part of a song and use the recording to make a new piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "This song has been heavily sampled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of something which shows what the rest is or should be like:",
        "examples": [
          "a free sample",
          "a blood/tissue sample",
          "The booklet contains sample questions and answers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sample of people is a small group that is tested to obtain information about the larger group:",
        "examples": [
          "The poll is based on a random sample of Montgomery voters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take or try a small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He sampled a little of each dish.",
          "Buma sampled opinions from people in both countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of a substance, product, etc. that shows someone thinking of buying it what it is like:",
        "examples": [
          "a carpet/fabric/product sample",
          "Write to us and we will send you a free sample."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people chosen from a larger group, who give their opinions, answer questions, etc. in order to provide information about the whole group:",
        "examples": [
          "a sample of sth A sample of three HR Managers and 30 employees was selected and interviewed.",
          "The marketing poll was conducted by telephone among a representative sample of 1,136 adults.",
          "a large/small sample"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of a substance or product that is tested to find out whether it is good, whether it contains a particular substance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The investigation into tainted pet food has grown to include tests of 700 samples.",
          "The next step will be to build a few dozen samples of each device and send them out for testing in both urban and rural settings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try a small amount of a product, or try a service for a short time, in order to see whether you want to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "On a typical overseas tour, a buyer could sample 120 wines in a day.",
          "They are recruiting 2,500 telephone customers to sample the service for 12 months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for the opinions of a number of people chosen from a group, in order to get information about the whole group:",
        "examples": [
          "The survey sampled 150 chief executives from both large and small companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test a small amount of a substance or product to find out whether it is good, whether it contains a particular substance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "sample sth for sth Before the food can be sold to markets and stores, the FDA samples goods for defects."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sampling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of providing or trying a small amount of a product so someone can decide whether to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "When it works, sampling can be the most effective form of advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of getting the opinions of a number of people chosen from a group, in order to find out about the whole group:",
        "examples": [
          "Something has gone wrong in the sampling methods used by the market researchers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of testing a small amount of something to see whether it is good, whether it contains a particular substance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "air/blood/water sampling"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount, number, or part of something that is tried or tested:",
        "examples": [
          "He'll collect a sampling of 100 items and then scan them to confirm their prices.",
          "a random sampling"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "samurai": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a military class of high social rank from the 11th to the 19th century in Japan:",
        "examples": [
          "Samurai warriors"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sanatorium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special type of hospital, usually in the countryside, where people can have treatment and rest, especially when getting better after a long illness",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sanitarium",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sanctified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something or someone holy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something socially or officially acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "a practice sanctified by many years of tradition"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sanction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official order, such as the stopping of trade, that is taken against a country in order to make it obey international law:",
        "examples": [
          "Many nations have imposed sanctions on the country because of its attacks on its own people.",
          "Trade/economic sanctions will only be lifted (= stopped) when the aggressor nation withdraws its troops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong action taken in order to make people obey a law or rule, or a punishment given when they do not obey:",
        "examples": [
          "Without realistic sanctions, some teachers have difficulty keeping order in the classroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "approval or permission, especially formal or legal:",
        "examples": [
          "They tried to get official sanction for the plans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally give permission for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The government was reluctant to sanction intervention in the crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish someone for something, especially officially:",
        "examples": [
          "Prospective jurors can be sanctioned for attempting to avoid jury duty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "approval or permission:",
        "examples": [
          "To be just, a government must have the sanction of the governed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official action taken against a government to force it to behave in a particular way or as punishment for not doing so:",
        "examples": [
          "trade/economic sanctions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally permit something:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN sanctioned intervention in the crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official order to stop or limit trade or communication with a country in order to make it obey international law:",
        "examples": [
          "sanctions on sth This averted the threat of American sanctions on Japanese car exports.",
          "impose sanctions against/on sb The UN Security Council imposed sanctions on the country to curb its nuclear program.",
          "economic/financial/trade sanctions",
          "drop/ease/lift sanctions",
          "apply/enforce sanctions",
          "international sanctions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a punishment given when someone does not obey a rule or a law:",
        "examples": [
          "criminal/legal sanctions",
          "The State Department needs to determine how it will apply sanctions.",
          "He could face sanctions if a judge concludes he violated the terms of his probation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "formal or legal approval or permission:",
        "examples": [
          "sanction for sth Agricultural companies in the area cannot get official sanction for logging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally give permission for something:",
        "examples": [
          "sanction a bid/deal The directors would only sanction an €18 million bid.",
          "The government has sanctioned 20% income tax relief ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish someone for not obeying a law or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "sanction sb for (doing) sth The state is threatening to sanction employers for hiring illegal workers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sanctioned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally give permission for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The government was reluctant to sanction intervention in the crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish someone for something, especially officially:",
        "examples": [
          "Prospective jurors can be sanctioned for attempting to avoid jury duty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sanctions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official order, such as the stopping of trade, that is taken against a country in order to make it obey international law:",
        "examples": [
          "Many nations have imposed sanctions on the country because of its attacks on its own people.",
          "Trade/economic sanctions will only be lifted (= stopped) when the aggressor nation withdraws its troops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong action taken in order to make people obey a law or rule, or a punishment given when they do not obey:",
        "examples": [
          "Without realistic sanctions, some teachers have difficulty keeping order in the classroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "approval or permission, especially formal or legal:",
        "examples": [
          "They tried to get official sanction for the plans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally give permission for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The government was reluctant to sanction intervention in the crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish someone for something, especially officially:",
        "examples": [
          "Prospective jurors can be sanctioned for attempting to avoid jury duty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "approval or permission:",
        "examples": [
          "To be just, a government must have the sanction of the governed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official action taken against a government to force it to behave in a particular way or as punishment for not doing so:",
        "examples": [
          "trade/economic sanctions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally permit something:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN sanctioned intervention in the crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official order to stop or limit trade or communication with a country in order to make it obey international law:",
        "examples": [
          "sanctions on sth This averted the threat of American sanctions on Japanese car exports.",
          "impose sanctions against/on sb The UN Security Council imposed sanctions on the country to curb its nuclear program.",
          "economic/financial/trade sanctions",
          "drop/ease/lift sanctions",
          "apply/enforce sanctions",
          "international sanctions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a punishment given when someone does not obey a rule or a law:",
        "examples": [
          "criminal/legal sanctions",
          "The State Department needs to determine how it will apply sanctions.",
          "He could face sanctions if a judge concludes he violated the terms of his probation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "formal or legal approval or permission:",
        "examples": [
          "sanction for sth Agricultural companies in the area cannot get official sanction for logging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally give permission for something:",
        "examples": [
          "sanction a bid/deal The directors would only sanction an €18 million bid.",
          "The government has sanctioned 20% income tax relief ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish someone for not obeying a law or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "sanction sb for (doing) sth The state is threatening to sanction employers for hiring illegal workers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sanctity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being very important and deserving respect:",
        "examples": [
          "Our studies show that there is overwhelming support among the people of this country for protecting the sanctity of marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being holy:",
        "examples": [
          "the sanctity of a cemetery/tomb"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being holy or of deserving great respect:",
        "examples": [
          "the sanctity of life"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sanctuary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "protection or a safe place, especially for someone or something being chased or hunted:",
        "examples": [
          "Illegal immigrants found/sought/took sanctuary in a local church.",
          "The chapel became a sanctuary for the refugees.",
          "figurative If I want some peace and quiet, I take sanctuary in my study."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where birds or animals can live and be protected, especially from being hunted or dangerous conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "a wildlife/bird sanctuary"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most holy part of a religious building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "protection or a safe place, esp. for someone or something being chased or hunted:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The storm’s survivors took sanctuary in the church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sanctuary is a place where birds or animals can live and be protected:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a wildlife/bird sanctuary"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sanctuary is the part of a church where religious ceremonies happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Nan and her parents found seats in the sanctuary for the service."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sanctum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a private place or room where someone is never interrupted:",
        "examples": [
          "To see inside one of these rooms is to get a glimpse into the gamer's inner sanctum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a holy place",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that consists of very small grains of rock, found on beaches and in deserts:",
        "examples": [
          "a grain of sand",
          "The children played all day in/on the sand.",
          "coarse/fine sand",
          "Mix one part sand to three parts cement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large flat areas of sand near the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "golden sands miles of golden sands"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something smooth by rubbing it with something rough, especially sandpaper (= strong paper with sand attached to it):",
        "examples": [
          "Sand the door (down) thoroughly before starting to paint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of very small grains that at one time were rock and now form deserts and beaches",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a surface smooth by rubbing it with sandpaper (= strong, rough paper) or with a special tool:",
        "examples": [
          "The bookcase has to be sanded and stained."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sandals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a light shoe, especially worn in warm weather, consisting of a bottom part held onto the foot by straps:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of sandals",
          "open-toed sandals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light shoe consisting of a bottom part held onto the foot by straps:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of sandals"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sandbag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bag filled with sand, used as a defence against floods, explosions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Sandbags were placed around doorways as the flood waters rose.",
          "Reporters saw soldiers putting sandbags in the windows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy tube-shaped bag with handles and straps, used in exercising to build strength:",
        "examples": [
          "Training with a sandbag is a great way of building strength and endurance.",
          "Pick up the sandbag and squat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put sandbags in or around something:",
        "examples": [
          "They sandbagged the doors to stop the water coming in.",
          "They were confined to the sandbagged compound for days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong cloth bag filled with sand that is used as a defense against flooding and explosions:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of sandbags were piled along the riverbank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sandbox": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hole in the ground, or a box, filled with sand in which children can play:",
        "examples": [
          "Dogs should be discouraged from toileting in areas frequented by children, such as sandboxes or playgrounds.",
          "The kids who use the deluxe sandbox with tent will find it very entertaining playing with the sand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate part of a computer system where software can be tested without any risk of it harming the whole system:",
        "examples": [
          "I know apps operate in a sandbox, and requiring signed binaries will eliminate many types of threats.",
          "If browsers were sandboxes as they should be, this would not be a problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer game, or a possible way of playing a computer game, that allows you to play in any way you want, rather than having to follow set rules:",
        "examples": [
          "All sandboxes share a common theme: freedom.",
          "sandbox game It's a sandbox game, so you can do almost anything.",
          "sandbox mode In sandbox mode, the player is allowed to create as many teams as they like and control all aspects of the league."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate a piece of software on a computer system so it can only use particular programs, files, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "Each application is sandboxed into its own memory space so that it does not bring others down if it crashes.",
          "The new feature is said to sandbox potentially untrusted graphical applications with SELinux."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a square area filled with sand in which children can dig and play",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sanded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something smooth by rubbing it with something rough, especially sandpaper (= strong paper with sand attached to it):",
        "examples": [
          "Sand the door (down) thoroughly before starting to paint."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sander": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electrical machine to which a sheet or disc of rough paper is fastened to rub other surfaces in order to make them smoother",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special vehicle that spreads sand on the roads when they are covered with ice",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sanders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electrical machine to which a sheet or disc of rough paper is fastened to rub other surfaces in order to make them smoother",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special vehicle that spreads sand on the roads when they are covered with ice",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sanding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something smooth by rubbing it with something rough, especially sandpaper (= strong paper with sand attached to it):",
        "examples": [
          "Sand the door (down) thoroughly before starting to paint."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sandman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary man who spreads sand that makes children rub their eyes and go to sleep",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary man who puts sand in children’s eyes to make them go to sleep",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sandpaper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong paper with sand or a similar rough substance stuck to one side, used for rubbing a surface in order to make it smoother:",
        "examples": [
          "coarse/fine sandpaper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub a surface with sandpaper in order to make it smoother:",
        "examples": [
          "He sandpapered the rough edges.",
          "You should gently sandpaper the walls smooth before painting them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong paper with a layer of sand or a similar rough substance stuck to one side, used for rubbing a surface in order to make it smooth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub a surface, esp. wood with sandpaper to make it smooth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sands": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "large flat areas of sand near the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "golden sands miles of golden sands",
          "We spent every weekend playing on the sands at Langland Bay.",
          "I walked to Ramsgate along the sands.",
          "My mother is never happier than when she's walking her three little dogs along the sands there.",
          "Why don't we stroll back along the sands?",
          "I just remember those beautiful stretches of sands."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sandstorm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong wind in a desert carrying a large amount of sand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong wind in a desert carrying a large amount of sand",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sandwich": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "two pieces of bread with food such as cheese, salad, or meat between them :",
        "examples": [
          "a tuna/ham sandwich",
          "a toasted sandwich",
          "a sandwich bar/box",
          "sandwich fillings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cake consisting of two thin, round layers with a filling such as cream between them:",
        "examples": [
          "a jam and cream sandwich",
          "a Victoria sandwich"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slices or pieces of meat, cheese, salads, etc., put between two pieces of bread that are held together by the person who picks them up when ready to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich",
          "My kids always eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something or someone in a small space between two other, usually bigger, things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "She lived in a skinny Victorian house sandwiched between two brownstones in Cambridge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sandwiches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "two pieces of bread with food such as cheese, salad, or meat between them :",
        "examples": [
          "a tuna/ham sandwich",
          "a toasted sandwich",
          "a sandwich bar/box",
          "sandwich fillings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cake consisting of two thin, round layers with a filling such as cream between them:",
        "examples": [
          "a jam and cream sandwich",
          "a Victoria sandwich"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slices or pieces of meat, cheese, salads, etc., put between two pieces of bread that are held together by the person who picks them up when ready to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich",
          "My kids always eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something or someone in a small space between two other, usually bigger, things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "She lived in a skinny Victorian house sandwiched between two brownstones in Cambridge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sandy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered with sand or containing sand:",
        "examples": [
          "a lovely sandy beach",
          "sandy soil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sandy hair is a pale brownish-orange colour.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered with sand or containing sand:",
        "examples": [
          "Cactuses grow well in sandy soil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sandy hair is pale brown.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a healthy mind and not mentally ill:",
        "examples": [
          "In the doctor's opinion he was sane at the time of the murder.",
          "humorous The only thing which keeps me sane after a hard day in the office is jogging!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing good judgment and understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a sane decision and one we all respected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a reasonable or healthy mind, or showing good judgment and understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "Your work, he said, is the one thing that keeps you sane in this crazy world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a healthy mind and not mentally ill:",
        "examples": [
          "In the doctor's opinion he was sane at the time of the murder.",
          "humorous The only thing which keeps me sane after a hard day in the office is jogging!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing good judgment and understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a sane decision and one we all respected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a reasonable or healthy mind, or showing good judgment and understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "Your work, he said, is the one thing that keeps you sane in this crazy world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sang": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of sing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of sing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sanitarium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in the past) a type of hospital for people who needed long periods of rest and treatment for their illnesses:",
        "examples": [
          "She died of tuberculosis at a sanitarium in Saranac Lake, N.Y., in 1914."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sanitary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "clean and not dangerous for your health, or protecting health by removing dirt and waste, especially human waste:",
        "examples": [
          "Cholera thrives in poor sanitary conditions.",
          "There were only very basic sanitary facilities on the site.",
          "His kitchen didn't look very sanitary (= clean)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the things used by women during their period (= blood flow each month):",
        "examples": [
          "sanitary protection",
          "disposable sanitary products"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to being clean and healthy, esp. to the protection of health by the removal of dirt and waste, including human waste:",
        "examples": [
          "He worked to improve sanitary conditions in New Orleans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sanitation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the systems for taking dirty water and other waste products away from buildings in order to protect people's health:",
        "examples": [
          "Many illnesses in these temporary refugee camps are the result of inadequate sanitation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system used to keep healthy standards in a place where people live, esp. by removing waste products and garbage safely:",
        "examples": [
          "the Department of Sanitation",
          "Sanitation workers are picking up the garbage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sanitize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something completely clean and free from bacteria",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something in order to make it less strongly expressed, less harmful, or less offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "The military wants to allow only a sanitized report/version of the incident to become public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something completely clean:",
        "examples": [
          "The majority of public swimming pools are sanitized with chlorine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something to make it less upsetting or unpleasant and more acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "The new text sanitizes early American history."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sanity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of having a healthy mind and not being mentally ill:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd been behaving so strangely that they began to doubt/question his sanity.",
          "to keep/preserve/retain your sanity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of showing good judgment and understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "The closer we got to the deadline for action, the more I questioned the sanity of the decision we had taken.",
          "Maybe Jenny can bring some sanity into this crazy situation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sank": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of sink",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of sink",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sanskrit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an ancient language of India, in which many Hindu religious texts are written. It is one of the Indo-European family of languages and many modern languages are based on it.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "santa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the imaginary old man with long, white hair and a beard and a red coat who is believed by children to bring them presents at Christmas, or a person who dresses as this character for children:",
        "examples": [
          "Go to sleep quickly or Santa Claus won't come!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary old man with white hair, a long white beard, and a red coat who, children are told, brings them presents at Christmas",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone weaker or take away strength or an important quality from someone, especially over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Constant criticism saps you of your confidence.",
          "Taking care of her dying mother had sapped all her energy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the liquid that carries food to all parts of a plant:",
        "examples": [
          "Maple syrup is obtained from the sap of the sugar maple tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person who can easily be tricked or persuaded to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "He'll lie around and let some other poor sap do all the work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually weaken someone’s strength:",
        "examples": [
          "Depression can sap the energy and self-esteem from an individual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the liquid within a plant that carries food to all parts of it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a foolish person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sapiens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "modern humans considered together as a species",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sapphire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a precious stone, usually bright blue, that is often used in jewellery:",
        "examples": [
          "a ring with a large sapphire",
          "a sapphire ring/bracelet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bright blue",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a bright blue colour:",
        "examples": [
          "a sapphire sea",
          "The sun shimmers off the water with a million sapphire highlights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a transparent precious stone that is usually bright blue",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sappy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is extremely emotional in an embarrassing way:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a sappy movie - your husband will hate it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sarcasm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the use of remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what they say, made in order to hurt someone's feelings or to criticize something in a humorous way:",
        "examples": [
          "\"You have been working hard,\" he said with heavy sarcasm, as he looked at the empty page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "remarks that mean the opposite of what they say, made to criticize someone or something in a way that is amusing to others but annoying to the person criticized:",
        "examples": [
          "biting/heavy sarcasm"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sarcastic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what you say, in order to hurt someone's feelings or to humorously criticize something:",
        "examples": [
          "a sarcastic comment/remark",
          "Are you being sarcastic?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sarcastically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that uses remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what you say, in order to hurt someone's feelings or to humorously criticize something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Thanks so much for your help,\" Tim said sarcastically.",
          "They refer to him sarcastically as \"Mr Safety\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sarcoma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of cancerous lump in the bones, muscles, or joints (= places where two bones are connected)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sarcophagus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stone coffin, often decorated, that was used in ancient times",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sardine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small sea fish that can be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "a tin of sardines"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, edible fish, often packed in large numbers in flat metal containers:",
        "examples": [
          "The train was so crowded, we were packed in like sardines (= too close together)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sardines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small sea fish that can be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "a tin of sardines"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, edible fish, often packed in large numbers in flat metal containers:",
        "examples": [
          "The train was so crowded, we were packed in like sardines (= too close together)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sarin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous gas that attacks the nervous system and can kill, sometimes used as a chemical weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "Twelve people were killed and 5,000 injured in the lethal sarin attacks in the Tokyo subway in 1995."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the Special Air Service: a part of the British Army that has been specially trained for secret or very dangerous military activities",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the waist and fastened at the back, or a strip of cloth worn over the shoulder, often with a uniform at official ceremonies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a frame with a piece of glass in it, used in windows and doors",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the waist, or a strip of cloth worn over the shoulder and across the chest",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the frame of a window or door around a piece of glass",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sashay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to walk confidently while moving your hips from side to side in a way that attracts attention:",
        "examples": [
          "She sashayed down the stairs and into the hall."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saskatchewan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a province (= a large area that is governed as part of a country) of central Canada, whose capital city is Regina:",
        "examples": [
          "Near-average temperatures were recorded in the Prairie Provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sasquatch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "talk or behaviour that is rude and shows no respect:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't want to hear any more of your sass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk to someone in a rude way:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't you sass your father like that!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sassy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "rude and showing no respect:",
        "examples": [
          "a sassy young girl"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "confident or showing confidence:",
        "examples": [
          "a sassy little black dress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude but not seriously offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "I was a sassy kid who sometimes talked back to my mother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of sit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Standard Assessment Task: a test taken by children in England and Wales at various ages to find out the level of the National Curriculum that they have reached:",
        "examples": [
          "SATs results"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Scholastic Aptitude Test: a test taken in the US to measure students' abilities before they go to college",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of sit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Saturday",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of two tests for entering college that measure students’ abilities and skills",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "satan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the name used by Christians and Jews for the Devil (= a powerful evil force and the enemy of God)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main evil spirit; the devil (= the origin of evil and the enemy of God)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "satanic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with worshipping Satan:",
        "examples": [
          "a satanic cult/practice/rite"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very evil:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave a satanic smile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "evil, or done in worship of Satan",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "satanist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who worships Satan",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "satanists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who worships Satan",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "satchel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rectangular leather bag with a long strap, used especially in the past by children for carrying books to school",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having had more of something than you can easily have at one time:",
        "examples": [
          "sated with drink/food"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "satellite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device sent up into space to travel around the earth, used for collecting information or communicating by radio, television, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The World Cup was transmitted around the world by satellite.",
          "a spy/weather satellite",
          "satellite television/TV"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural object moving around a larger object in space:",
        "examples": [
          "The moon is Earth's satellite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country controlled by or depending on a more powerful country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural object moving around a larger object in space, or an artificial object sent up into space to travel around the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "a spy/weather satellite",
          "The moon is a satellite of the earth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that is sent up into space to travel round the Earth, used for collecting information or communicating by radio, television, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The cost of launching a satellite into orbit is vast.",
          "by satellite He will address the Trade Convention by satellite on Friday.",
          "satellite radio/phone/communications",
          "a satellite photograph/map/image"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "on satellite The match will only be shown on satellite.",
          "Their satellite and cable division sells programme sponsorship.",
          "a satellite broadcaster/provider/company",
          "a satellite channel/show/service"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization or place that is controlled by or depends on a bigger or more powerful place:",
        "examples": [
          "a satellite of sth The company is an overseas satellite of South Africa's Anglo American Corporation.",
          "a satellite state/city"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "satellites": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device sent up into space to travel around the earth, used for collecting information or communicating by radio, television, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The World Cup was transmitted around the world by satellite.",
          "a spy/weather satellite",
          "satellite television/TV"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural object moving around a larger object in space:",
        "examples": [
          "The moon is Earth's satellite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country controlled by or depending on a more powerful country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural object moving around a larger object in space, or an artificial object sent up into space to travel around the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "a spy/weather satellite",
          "The moon is a satellite of the earth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that is sent up into space to travel round the Earth, used for collecting information or communicating by radio, television, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The cost of launching a satellite into orbit is vast.",
          "by satellite He will address the Trade Convention by satellite on Friday.",
          "satellite radio/phone/communications",
          "a satellite photograph/map/image"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "on satellite The match will only be shown on satellite.",
          "Their satellite and cable division sells programme sponsorship.",
          "a satellite broadcaster/provider/company",
          "a satellite channel/show/service"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization or place that is controlled by or depends on a bigger or more powerful place:",
        "examples": [
          "a satellite of sth The company is an overseas satellite of South Africa's Anglo American Corporation.",
          "a satellite state/city"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "satin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of cloth, sometimes made of silk, that is smooth and shiny on one side but not on the other:",
        "examples": [
          "a cream satin dress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of paint that is slightly shiny when it dries:",
        "examples": [
          "We used white satin for the woodwork rather than gloss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of cloth that is shiny on one side but not on the other:",
        "examples": [
          "a satin dress"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "satire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of criticizing people or ideas in a humorous way, especially in order to make a political point, or a piece of writing that uses this style:",
        "examples": [
          "political satire",
          "Her play was a biting/cruel satire on life in the 80s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a humorous way of criticizing people or ideas to show that they have faults or are wrong, or a piece of writing or a play that uses this style:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The play is a satire on corporate culture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "satirical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "criticizing people or ideas in a humorous way, especially in order to make a political point:",
        "examples": [
          "satirical cartoons/magazines",
          "She was known for her satirical humour.",
          "a satiric puppet show that mocked the government"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "satisfaction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant feeling that you get when you receive something you wanted, or when you have done something you wanted to do:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked at the finished painting with satisfaction.",
          "She derived/obtained great satisfaction from/out of helping other people.",
          "For me, job satisfaction is more important than the money.",
          "She had the satisfaction of knowing that she'd done everything she could."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of dealing with a complaint or problem that makes the person who complained feel happy:",
        "examples": [
          "You've sold me a defective product and I demand satisfaction (= you must return my money or give me a new product)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of fulfilling (= achieving) a need or wish:",
        "examples": [
          "the satisfaction of one's sexual desires"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that a particular person can believe or accept:",
        "examples": [
          "The boy explained to the satisfaction of the court why he had lied."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that a particular person feels pleased or satisfied with:",
        "examples": [
          "He won't get paid until he completes the job to my satisfaction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pleasant feeling you get when you receive something you wanted, or when you have done or are doing something you wanted to do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She looked at the finished painting with satisfaction.",
          "[ U ] He had the satisfaction of knowing he had done the right thing.",
          "[ U ] The job had to be done to our satisfaction (= to a standard that we approved)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Satisfaction is also the condition of having a desire or need fulfilled.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant feeling that you get when you receive something you wanted, or when you have done something you wanted to do:",
        "examples": [
          "have the satisfaction of (doing) sth In our job, we have the satisfaction of knowing we are making a difference.",
          "What career values are central to an individual's career satisfaction?",
          "client/consumer/employee satisfaction"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which your complaint or problem is dealt with in a way you consider acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "You've sold me a faulty product, and I demand satisfaction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is done to someone's satisfaction, they are happy with the result:",
        "examples": [
          "Was the work successfully completed to the client's satisfaction?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "satisfactory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "good or good enough for a particular need or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The teachers seem to think his work is satisfactory.",
          "We hope very much to find a satisfactory solution to the problem.",
          "The outcome of the discussion was highly satisfactory (= very pleasing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good or good enough, esp. for a particular need or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "We did not feel the response was satisfactory and asked for more information.",
          "Her progress so far has been satisfactory, and we expect a full recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good or good enough for a particular need or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a satisfactory outcome/result/solution",
          "a satisfactory performance/progress",
          "do a satisfactory job The task of the customer's representative is to get a satisfactory job done as economically as possible.",
          "The rules allow for the development of television advertising and sponsorship while providing a satisfactory level of consumer protection."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "satisfied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pleased because you have got what you wanted, or because something has happened in the way that you wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people are never satisfied!",
          "a satisfied smile",
          "Are you satisfied with the new arrangement?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are satisfied that something is true, you believe it:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge was satisfied (that) she was telling the truth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "satisfy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to please someone by giving them what they want or need:",
        "examples": [
          "They have 31 flavours of ice cream - enough to satisfy everyone!",
          "Come on, satisfy my curiosity (= tell me what I want to know) - what happened last night?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or provide something that is needed or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "She satisfies all the requirements for the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone believe that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "His explanation satisfied the court.",
          "[ + (that) ] I satisfied myself (that) I had locked the door.",
          "formal The authorities were satisfied of (= they accepted) the seriousness of his situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to please someone by giving the person something that is wanted or needed, or to make someone feel pleased because a particular desired result has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "Giving the baby her bottle seemed to satisfy her, and she stopped crying.",
          "I am not really satisfied with the job you did."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To satisfy a standard is to show that you are qualified for it:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d like to go to that college if I can satisfy the entrance requirements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To be satisfied is also to be sure, with all your doubts removed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] I’m satisfied that the doctors did all they could to save her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "satisfying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel pleased by providing what you need or want:",
        "examples": [
          "a satisfying meal/result",
          "It's an immensely satisfying job.",
          "It is very satisfying to know that the project was a success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving pleasure, esp. by taking care of a need or desire:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It’s very satisfying to know that we were the ones who brought Sarah and Stephen together."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of sit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Standard Assessment Task: a test taken by children in England and Wales at various ages to find out the level of the National Curriculum that they have reached:",
        "examples": [
          "SATs results"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Scholastic Aptitude Test: a test taken in the US to measure students' abilities before they go to college",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of sit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Saturday",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of two tests for entering college that measure students’ abilities and skills",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "saturated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely wet:",
        "examples": [
          "It's pouring down outside - I'm absolutely saturated!",
          "The drainage system prevents the soil from becoming saturated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely filled with something so that no more can be added:",
        "examples": [
          "Even with 10,000 users, the server is not saturated.",
          "The airwaves are saturated with advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the market for a product is saturated, there is more of the product available than there are people who want to buy it. :",
        "examples": [
          "With western markets more or less saturated, international phone companies are looking to the developing world.",
          "The company operated in a competitive and heavily saturated environment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of colours in photographs, films, or paintings) bright or deep:",
        "examples": [
          "He covered large canvases with vigorous brushstrokes and blooms of saturated colour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing all of a substance that can be absorbed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Saturated also describes a hydrocarbon in which the carbon atoms are joined to as many hydrogen atoms as possible.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "saturation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or result of filling a thing or place completely so that no more can be added:",
        "examples": [
          "market saturation",
          "The airport is approaching saturation with more than 20 million passengers per year.",
          "The theme park industry has already reached its saturation point."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making something or someone completely wet:",
        "examples": [
          "Saturation of the soils is greatly increased by any increased level of the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which something is dissolved in something else, compared with the maximum possible degree:",
        "examples": [
          "As the degree of saturation increases, the oil progresses towards being fully hydrogenated.",
          "His blood oxygen saturation should be between 98 and 100."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which the colours in photographs or films are bright or deep:",
        "examples": [
          "The use of a polarizing filter can increase colour saturation.",
          "Saturation refers to the depth and concentration of the colour tone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which too much of a product or service is provided so that there is more available than there are people who want to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "market saturation/saturation of the market",
          "Their expansion into consumer lending is reaching saturation point."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saturday": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Friday and before Sunday:",
        "examples": [
          "He's leaving on Saturday.",
          "Most football matches are played on Saturdays.",
          "The party is next Saturday.",
          "We went out for a meal last Saturday.",
          "Joel was born on a Saturday.",
          "Saturday morning/afternoon/evening/night"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Friday and before Sunday:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Do you want to go out Saturday night?",
          "[ C ] Saturdays are the only days I get to sleep late."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saturdays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Friday and before Sunday:",
        "examples": [
          "He's leaving on Saturday.",
          "Most football matches are played on Saturdays.",
          "The party is next Saturday.",
          "We went out for a meal last Saturday.",
          "Joel was born on a Saturday.",
          "Saturday morning/afternoon/evening/night"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Friday and before Sunday:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Do you want to go out Saturday night?",
          "[ C ] Saturdays are the only days I get to sleep late."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saturn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the planet sixth in order of distance from the Sun, after Jupiter and before Uranus",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the planet sixth in order of distance from the sun, after Jupiter and before Uranus",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sauce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick liquid eaten with food to add flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "a savoury/sweet sauce",
          "tomato sauce"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been on the sauce (= drinking too much alcohol) again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "remarks that are rude or show no respect:",
        "examples": [
          "That's enough of your sauce, my girl!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick liquid prepared and served with food to add flavor:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] barbecue/tomato sauce"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saucer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, curved plate that you put a cup on:",
        "examples": [
          "a cup and saucer",
          "She gave the cat a saucer of milk (= a small amount of milk on a saucer)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small plate that goes under a cup:",
        "examples": [
          "a cup and saucer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saucers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, curved plate that you put a cup on:",
        "examples": [
          "a cup and saucer",
          "She gave the cat a saucer of milk (= a small amount of milk on a saucer)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small plate that goes under a cup:",
        "examples": [
          "a cup and saucer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sauces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick liquid eaten with food to add flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "a savoury/sweet sauce",
          "tomato sauce"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been on the sauce (= drinking too much alcohol) again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "remarks that are rude or show no respect:",
        "examples": [
          "That's enough of your sauce, my girl!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick liquid prepared and served with food to add flavor:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] barbecue/tomato sauce"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saucy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "rude and showing no respect, or referring to sex, especially in a humorous way:",
        "examples": [
          "a saucy remark/manner/look",
          "a saucy postcard/magazine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude and lacking respect:",
        "examples": [
          "a saucy child"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Saucy also means confident and full of energy in an entertaining, exciting way:",
        "examples": [
          "a saucy musical"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saudi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Saudi Arabia or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Saudi Arabia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sauerkraut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "cabbage that has been cut into small pieces and preserved in salt",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "cabbage (= large, leafy vegetable) that has been cut into small pieces and preserved in its own salted juice:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want sauerkraut on your frankfurter?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sauna": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a period of time spent in) a room or small building, often with wood attached to the walls, that is heated to a high temperature, usually with steam:",
        "examples": [
          "have/go for/take a sauna"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or small building, often with wooden walls, that is heated to a high temperature and in which people sit for their health",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "saunter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to walk in a slow and relaxed way, often in no particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "He sauntered by, looking very pleased with himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow and relaxed walk, often in no particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "I took a little saunter through the town.",
          "It was just an idle saunter in a lovely English lane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in a slow and relaxed way:",
        "examples": [
          "My cousin stood up, yawning, and sauntered away toward the door."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sausage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin, tube-like case containing meat that has been cut into very small pieces and mixed with spices:",
        "examples": [
          "fried/grilled pork sausages",
          "half a pound of garlic sausage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a food made of meat that has been cut into very small pieces, mixed with spices, and put into a thin and usually edible tube",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sausages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin, tube-like case containing meat that has been cut into very small pieces and mixed with spices:",
        "examples": [
          "fried/grilled pork sausages",
          "half a pound of garlic sausage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a food made of meat that has been cut into very small pieces, mixed with spices, and put into a thin and usually edible tube",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "savage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely violent, wild, or frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "a savage dog/beast",
          "a brutal and savage attack"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very serious or cruel:",
        "examples": [
          "savage criticism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very large and severe:",
        "examples": [
          "savage cuts in education spending"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an animal savages someone, it attacks them violently and causes serious injuries:",
        "examples": [
          "The child was savaged by a dog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose way of life is at a very early stage of development:",
        "examples": [
          "Twelve thousand years ago, our ancestors were primitive savages living in caves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal) wild and fierce, or (of a remark or action) violently cruel:",
        "examples": [
          "savage beasts",
          "He writes about people who are savage and cruel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is thought to be in a wild state and to have no experience of a civilized society (= highly developed society)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone cruelly:",
        "examples": [
          "The performance was savaged by the media."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "savagely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a violent, cruel, or very severe way",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "savagery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(acts of) cruel and violent behaviour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "violent cruelty",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "savages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely violent, wild, or frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "a savage dog/beast",
          "a brutal and savage attack"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very serious or cruel:",
        "examples": [
          "savage criticism"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very large and severe:",
        "examples": [
          "savage cuts in education spending"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an animal savages someone, it attacks them violently and causes serious injuries:",
        "examples": [
          "The child was savaged by a dog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose way of life is at a very early stage of development:",
        "examples": [
          "Twelve thousand years ago, our ancestors were primitive savages living in caves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal) wild and fierce, or (of a remark or action) violently cruel:",
        "examples": [
          "savage beasts",
          "He writes about people who are savage and cruel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is thought to be in a wild state and to have no experience of a civilized society (= highly developed society)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone cruelly:",
        "examples": [
          "The performance was savaged by the media."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "savanna": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, flat area of land covered with grass, usually with few trees, that is found in hot countries, especially in Africa",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the US state of Georgia:",
        "examples": [
          "His family moved to Savannah when he was nine years old.",
          "The office is located in the centre of Savannah.",
          "Call a family lawyer with experience in the Savannah GA area.",
          "We will cover 381 miles and end up at Richmond Hill, GA, just a few miles south of Savannah."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of large cat with long legs and spots on its fur, developed by crossing a serval (= a type of wild cat) with a domestic cat (= one that people keep in their home) :",
        "examples": [
          "He sold three young male Savannahs to a cat breeder, and shipped them by air in January.",
          "Savannah cats, bred from a serval and a domestic cat, are large, weigh up to 14 kg, and are expensive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "savannah": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, flat area of land covered with grass, usually with few trees, that is found in hot countries, especially in Africa",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the US state of Georgia:",
        "examples": [
          "His family moved to Savannah when he was nine years old.",
          "The office is located in the centre of Savannah.",
          "Call a family lawyer with experience in the Savannah GA area.",
          "We will cover 381 miles and end up at Richmond Hill, GA, just a few miles south of Savannah."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of large cat with long legs and spots on its fur, developed by crossing a serval (= a type of wild cat) with a domestic cat (= one that people keep in their home) :",
        "examples": [
          "He sold three young male Savannahs to a cat breeder, and shipped them by air in January.",
          "Savannah cats, bred from a serval and a domestic cat, are large, weigh up to 14 kg, and are expensive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "savant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person with a high level of knowledge or skill, especially someone who is less able in other ways:",
        "examples": [
          "There are musical savants who are very awkward physically - until they sit at the piano."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "save": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone or something from being killed, injured, or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Wearing seat belts has saved many lives.",
          "save someone from something He fell in the river but his friend saved him from drowning.",
          "He had to borrow money to save his business.",
          "He was desperately trying to save their failing marriage.",
          "save the planet We all need to do our part to save the planet.",
          "save a match The former tennis champion was now serving to save the match (= to win the next point so that the other player did not win this part of the competition)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone from dying:",
        "examples": [
          "He knocked the gun out of the guy's hand and in so doing saved her life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone escape from a difficult or unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks for helping me with that report - you saved my life!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something, especially money, for use in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Tom's been saving his pocket money every week.",
          "save (up) for We're saving (up) for a new car.",
          "I save all my old letters in case I want to read them again.",
          "Save me a place at your table, OK?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information into a computer's memory or onto a computer disk:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to save your work regularly.",
          "To save, press Control S."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record or remember the date of a future event and not arrange anything else on that date, so that you are free to go to it:",
        "examples": [
          "Be sure to save the date and join us for a fun-filled day in the country!",
          "Appointment cards help patients save the date and remember their appointments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent time, money, or effort being wasted or spent:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll save time if you take the car.",
          "[ + two objects ] Thanks for your help - it saved me a lot of work.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I'll lend you a bag for your trip - it'll save you buying one.",
          "save it for later informal Can you save it for later (= tell me your news later when I am less busy)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football and similar games, to stop the ball from going into the goal when a player on the other team has kicked or hit it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football or similar games, when a player stops the ball from going into the goal when it is hit or kicked by a player from the other team:",
        "examples": [
          "make a save The goalkeeper made a great save in the last minute of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, an occasion when a pitcher (= a player who throws the ball) comes into a game that their team is only just winning, plays until the end, and prevents the other team from winning:",
        "examples": [
          "get a save Franco retired the last three hitters to get the save."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "but or except for:",
        "examples": [
          "They found all the lost documents save one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or keep someone or something safe from danger or harm, or to bring something back to a satisfactory condition:",
        "examples": [
          "She jumped into the pool and saved the child from drowning.",
          "His leg was partly crushed in the accident but the surgeon was able to save it.",
          "Smoke detectors can save lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep money or something else for use in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I’m saving (up) for a new bike and I’ve got almost $100.",
          "[ T ] If you save the receipts from your business trip, the company will reimburse you.",
          "[ T ] I forgot to get milk – will you save my place in line while I get it?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "technology To save information on a computer is to store it in a computer file.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent time, money, or effort from being lost or spent, or to help someone by taking an action to prevent time, money, etc., from being lost:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] You’ll save time if you take the car.",
          "[ T ] The governor claims he can save the taxpayers $10 million a year.",
          "[ T ] If you’d stop and pick up the kids on your way home, it will save me from having to do it later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some sports) the stopping of the ball or other object from going into the goal you are defending:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched a soccer game on TV, and the goalie made several spectacular saves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "but or except (for):",
        "examples": [
          "They found all the lost documents save one.",
          "The walls were bare save for a poster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep money so that you can use it in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "save (up) for sth They are saving for a deposit on a house.",
          "save (sth) to do sth His father saved enough money to open a grocery store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid using or wasting something such as time, money, or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "save energy/money/time",
          "By combining those operations, the organizations will save $1.5 million annually.",
          "save sb sth Thanks for your help - it saved me a lot of work.",
          "The upgraded bond ratings could save the city $10 million.",
          "save on sth If people do not want paper billing, we save on mailing costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information on a computer onto a computer disk:",
        "examples": [
          "save sth to sth Save the file to the hard disk.",
          "save sth as sth The plug-in lets you save files as MP3s.",
          "When you are working on the computer, make sure that you save regularly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid or help someone avoid seeming stupid or being embarrassed:",
        "examples": [
          "The industry is simply trying to save face by dropping a lawsuit they realize is a loser."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone or something from being killed, injured, or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Wearing seat belts has saved many lives.",
          "save someone from something He fell in the river but his friend saved him from drowning.",
          "He had to borrow money to save his business.",
          "He was desperately trying to save their failing marriage.",
          "save the planet We all need to do our part to save the planet.",
          "save a match The former tennis champion was now serving to save the match (= to win the next point so that the other player did not win this part of the competition)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone from dying:",
        "examples": [
          "He knocked the gun out of the guy's hand and in so doing saved her life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone escape from a difficult or unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks for helping me with that report - you saved my life!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something, especially money, for use in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Tom's been saving his pocket money every week.",
          "save (up) for We're saving (up) for a new car.",
          "I save all my old letters in case I want to read them again.",
          "Save me a place at your table, OK?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information into a computer's memory or onto a computer disk:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to save your work regularly.",
          "To save, press Control S."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record or remember the date of a future event and not arrange anything else on that date, so that you are free to go to it:",
        "examples": [
          "Be sure to save the date and join us for a fun-filled day in the country!",
          "Appointment cards help patients save the date and remember their appointments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent time, money, or effort being wasted or spent:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll save time if you take the car.",
          "[ + two objects ] Thanks for your help - it saved me a lot of work.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I'll lend you a bag for your trip - it'll save you buying one.",
          "save it for later informal Can you save it for later (= tell me your news later when I am less busy)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football and similar games, to stop the ball from going into the goal when a player on the other team has kicked or hit it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "saver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who saves money regularly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes it possible for you to use less of the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "A washing machine is a great time-saver.",
          "a money/energy saver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes it possible for you to use less of a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a time-saver",
          "a space-saver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who saves money in a bank:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest in offshore accounts is paid gross, allowing savers to delay paying tax.",
          "Bad news for borrowers is usually good news for savers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone or something from being killed, injured, or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Wearing seat belts has saved many lives.",
          "save someone from something He fell in the river but his friend saved him from drowning.",
          "He had to borrow money to save his business.",
          "He was desperately trying to save their failing marriage.",
          "save the planet We all need to do our part to save the planet.",
          "save a match The former tennis champion was now serving to save the match (= to win the next point so that the other player did not win this part of the competition)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep someone from dying:",
        "examples": [
          "He knocked the gun out of the guy's hand and in so doing saved her life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone escape from a difficult or unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks for helping me with that report - you saved my life!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something, especially money, for use in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Tom's been saving his pocket money every week.",
          "save (up) for We're saving (up) for a new car.",
          "I save all my old letters in case I want to read them again.",
          "Save me a place at your table, OK?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information into a computer's memory or onto a computer disk:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to save your work regularly.",
          "To save, press Control S."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record or remember the date of a future event and not arrange anything else on that date, so that you are free to go to it:",
        "examples": [
          "Be sure to save the date and join us for a fun-filled day in the country!",
          "Appointment cards help patients save the date and remember their appointments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent time, money, or effort being wasted or spent:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll save time if you take the car.",
          "[ + two objects ] Thanks for your help - it saved me a lot of work.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I'll lend you a bag for your trip - it'll save you buying one.",
          "save it for later informal Can you save it for later (= tell me your news later when I am less busy)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football and similar games, to stop the ball from going into the goal when a player on the other team has kicked or hit it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football or similar games, when a player stops the ball from going into the goal when it is hit or kicked by a player from the other team:",
        "examples": [
          "make a save The goalkeeper made a great save in the last minute of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, an occasion when a pitcher (= a player who throws the ball) comes into a game that their team is only just winning, plays until the end, and prevents the other team from winning:",
        "examples": [
          "get a save Franco retired the last three hitters to get the save."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "but or except for:",
        "examples": [
          "They found all the lost documents save one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or keep someone or something safe from danger or harm, or to bring something back to a satisfactory condition:",
        "examples": [
          "She jumped into the pool and saved the child from drowning.",
          "His leg was partly crushed in the accident but the surgeon was able to save it.",
          "Smoke detectors can save lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep money or something else for use in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I’m saving (up) for a new bike and I’ve got almost $100.",
          "[ T ] If you save the receipts from your business trip, the company will reimburse you.",
          "[ T ] I forgot to get milk – will you save my place in line while I get it?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "technology To save information on a computer is to store it in a computer file.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent time, money, or effort from being lost or spent, or to help someone by taking an action to prevent time, money, etc., from being lost:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] You’ll save time if you take the car.",
          "[ T ] The governor claims he can save the taxpayers $10 million a year.",
          "[ T ] If you’d stop and pick up the kids on your way home, it will save me from having to do it later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some sports) the stopping of the ball or other object from going into the goal you are defending:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched a soccer game on TV, and the goalie made several spectacular saves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "but or except (for):",
        "examples": [
          "They found all the lost documents save one.",
          "The walls were bare save for a poster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep money so that you can use it in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "save (up) for sth They are saving for a deposit on a house.",
          "save (sth) to do sth His father saved enough money to open a grocery store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid using or wasting something such as time, money, or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "save energy/money/time",
          "By combining those operations, the organizations will save $1.5 million annually.",
          "save sb sth Thanks for your help - it saved me a lot of work.",
          "The upgraded bond ratings could save the city $10 million.",
          "save on sth If people do not want paper billing, we save on mailing costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information on a computer onto a computer disk:",
        "examples": [
          "save sth to sth Save the file to the hard disk.",
          "save sth as sth The plug-in lets you save files as MP3s.",
          "When you are working on the computer, make sure that you save regularly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid or help someone avoid seeming stupid or being embarrassed:",
        "examples": [
          "The industry is simply trying to save face by dropping a lawsuit they realize is a loser."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the money that you keep in an account in a bank or similar financial organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent all his savings on an expensive car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you do not need to spend:",
        "examples": [
          "You can make huge savings (= save a lot of money) by buying food in bulk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making it possible to use less of the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a time-saving recipe",
          "a money-saving offer",
          "a labour-saving device"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that allows you to use less of a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The card comes complete with two money-saving offers.",
          "energy-saving features/materials/technologies",
          "a time-saving device"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that you do not use or spend:",
        "examples": [
          "Their intention is to keep costs down and this saving can be passed on to customers.",
          "a saving/savings on sth The company claims to be able to deliver savings on cars of as much as 50%.",
          "make a saving/make savings Young drivers can make considerable savings on their car insurance by taking a few simple steps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that you keep, usually in a bank account, instead of spending it:",
        "examples": [
          "Savers should ask branches if they could make more money by moving their savings into newer accounts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of keeping money so that you can use it in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "We try to teach children the importance of regular saving.",
          "The current voluntary system is unlikely to deliver a solution to the problem of inadequate pension saving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which total income is greater than money spent:",
        "examples": [
          "domestic/household saving The resulting decline in economic growth should of course be blamed on the low rate of domestic saving and not on the falling dollar.",
          "National saving would be unaffected by the reform."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "savings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the money you keep, esp. in a bank or other financial organization:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m going to put some of my savings into a down payment on a car."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "savior": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who saves someone from danger or harm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the Christian religion, a way of referring to Jesus",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who saves someone from danger or harm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In Christianity, the Savior is a name for Jesus.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "saviors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who saves someone from danger or harm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the Christian religion, a way of referring to Jesus",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who saves someone from danger or harm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In Christianity, the Savior is a name for Jesus.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "saviour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who saves someone from danger or harm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the Christian religion, a way of referring to Jesus",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "savor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to enjoy it as much as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "It was the first chocolate he'd tasted for over a year, so he savored every mouthful.",
          "Love the fact that you are alive and savor everything that life has to offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleasure and interest:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt that life had lost most of its savor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smell or taste, especially a pleasant one:",
        "examples": [
          "Let us rediscover the flavors and savors of regional cooking.",
          "the savor of fresh basil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to appreciate it as much as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "He wanted to savor his time with Henrietta and their grown children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "savory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant of the mint family, used in cooking as a herb:",
        "examples": [
          "Two main versions of this herb are grown domestically – winter savory and summer savory.",
          "Summer savory is an aromatic annual which is related to rosemary and thyme."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "savoy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of cabbage with curly leaves",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "savvy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "practical knowledge and ability:",
        "examples": [
          "business savvy",
          "She's very intelligent, but hasn't got much savvy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing practical knowledge and experience:",
        "examples": [
          "Teenagers are savvier about handling their digital information than adults.",
          "He dazzled the country as a modern, media-savvy politician."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "practical knowledge and ability:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a lot of marketing savvy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "practical knowledge and ability:",
        "examples": [
          "He showed experience and savvy.",
          "business/media/marketing savvy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone with practical knowledge and ability:",
        "examples": [
          "savvy investors/businessmen/consumers",
          "commercially/politically/technologically savvy",
          "get/become savvy Repair facilities are going to get savvy and start checking out their customers a little more."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sawdust": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the dust and small pieces of wood that are produced when you cut wood with a saw",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the very small grains that are produced when you cut wood",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sawed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of see",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut wood or other hard material using a saw:",
        "examples": [
          "They sawed the door in half.",
          "He sawed through the pipe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something backwards and forwards as if using a saw:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sawing away at his violin, making a terrible noise!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a blade or sharp cutting points, used for cutting hard materials such as wood or metal:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut off the unwanted branches close to the trunk using a saw.",
          "Warehouse workers would saw up blocks of salt with a special saw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short sentence that states something that is generally thought to be true, or that gives useful advice:",
        "examples": [
          "An old saw says a hospital can be a dangerous place for a healthy person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of see",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool that has a blade with sharp points along one edge, used for cutting hard materials, such as wood or metal:",
        "examples": [
          "a circular saw",
          "a hand-held saw"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut with a saw:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] I sawed off the end of the plank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sawing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of see",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut wood or other hard material using a saw:",
        "examples": [
          "They sawed the door in half.",
          "He sawed through the pipe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something backwards and forwards as if using a saw:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sawing away at his violin, making a terrible noise!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a blade or sharp cutting points, used for cutting hard materials such as wood or metal:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut off the unwanted branches close to the trunk using a saw.",
          "Warehouse workers would saw up blocks of salt with a special saw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short sentence that states something that is generally thought to be true, or that gives useful advice:",
        "examples": [
          "An old saw says a hospital can be a dangerous place for a healthy person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of see",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool that has a blade with sharp points along one edge, used for cutting hard materials, such as wood or metal:",
        "examples": [
          "a circular saw",
          "a hand-held saw"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut with a saw:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] I sawed off the end of the plank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sawn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "saws": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of see",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut wood or other hard material using a saw:",
        "examples": [
          "They sawed the door in half.",
          "He sawed through the pipe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something backwards and forwards as if using a saw:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sawing away at his violin, making a terrible noise!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a blade or sharp cutting points, used for cutting hard materials such as wood or metal:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut off the unwanted branches close to the trunk using a saw.",
          "Warehouse workers would saw up blocks of salt with a special saw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short sentence that states something that is generally thought to be true, or that gives useful advice:",
        "examples": [
          "An old saw says a hospital can be a dangerous place for a healthy person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of see",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool that has a blade with sharp points along one edge, used for cutting hard materials, such as wood or metal:",
        "examples": [
          "a circular saw",
          "a hand-held saw"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut with a saw:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] I sawed off the end of the plank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sax": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "alto/tenor sax",
          "a sax player"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "saxon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or belonging to the people who were originally from Germany and who came to live in Britain in the fifth and sixth centuries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the German state of Saxony",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the people who were originally from Germany and who came to live in Britain in the fifth and sixth centuries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from the German state of Saxony",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "saxophone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument, usually made of metal, that is played by blowing into it to make a reed vibrate. They are made in different sizes.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument that is played by blowing through a reed (= thin piece of wood), or this instrument generally",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sayings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a well-known wise statement that often has a meaning that is different from the simple meanings of the words it contains:",
        "examples": [
          "As the saying goes, \"Don't count your chickens before they're hatched.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a well-known expression or wise statement:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate T-shirts with sayings on them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sc": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of South Carolina: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scab": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rough surface made of dried blood that forms over a cut or broken skin while it is healing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a skin disease in animals, especially sheep:",
        "examples": [
          "The animals were all in a poor condition and were suffering from sheep scab."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant disease that causes hard, dry areas on fruit or leaves, especially on apples and potatoes:",
        "examples": [
          "Plants grown from seed are more susceptible to apple scab."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insulting word for a person who continues working while other people in the same organization are on strike",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a scab or become covered by a scab:",
        "examples": [
          "The wound has scabbed over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard covering of dry blood that forms over a cut or sore:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t pick at your scab!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes the place of a worker who is striking (= joining in an organized refusal to work)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insulting word for a person who continues working while other people in the organization are on strike:",
        "examples": [
          "When she went to work she faced taunts of 'scab' from fellow workers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scaffolding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a structure of metal poles and wooden boards put against a building for workers to stand on when they want to reach the higher parts of the building:",
        "examples": [
          "Scaffolding has been erected around the tower and repair work will start next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a raised structure that supports workers and materials during work on a building:",
        "examples": [
          "The scaffolding rises 10 stories above the street."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scald": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to burn the skin with boiling liquid or steam:",
        "examples": [
          "I dropped a pan of boiling water and scalded my leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in boiling water or steam in order to make it completely clean:",
        "examples": [
          "Scald the needles to sterilize them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to heat a liquid until it almost boils:",
        "examples": [
          "Scald the milk and then add it to the egg and sugar mixture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an injury to the skin caused by boiling liquid or steam",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant disease that damages leaves or fruit so that they appear burnt, caused by too much sun, by bacteria, or by pollution:",
        "examples": [
          "Common diseases include leaf scald, rust, and mildew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn someone with very hot liquid or steam:",
        "examples": [
          "The liquid spilled out and scalded his hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To scald a liquid is to heat it until it almost boils:",
        "examples": [
          "scald the milk"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scalding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a liquid is scalding, it is extremely hot:",
        "examples": [
          "scalding tea",
          "scalding hot water"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If criticism is scalding, it is very strong or violent.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of numbers, amounts, etc., used to measure or compare the level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the Centigrade/Fahrenheit scale",
          "How would you rate his work on a scale of 1 to 5?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relation between the real size of something and its size on a map, model, or diagram:",
        "examples": [
          "a scale of 1:50,000",
          "This map is large scale (= things are shown in detail).",
          "Is the bridge drawn to scale (= so that it shows the exact shape of the bridge, but much smaller)?",
          "He was building a scale model of the Empire State Building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the size or level of something, especially when this is large:",
        "examples": [
          "We don't yet know the scale of the problem.",
          "Nuclear weapons cause destruction on a massive scale (= cause a lot of destruction).",
          "My parents used to entertain friends on a large/small scale (= they had large/small parties)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for weighing things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "kitchen/bathroom scales"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a weighing device with two containers connected to a metal bar that is free to move up and down about its fixed central point. An object of known weight is put in one container and the thing to be weighed is put in the other.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of notes played or sung in order, going up or down:",
        "examples": [
          "the scale of G major",
          "You should practise your scales every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the many very small, flat pieces that cover the skin of fish, snakes, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard, white or grey layer of material that forms on the inside of pipes or containers that heat water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to climb up a steep surface, such as a wall or the side of a mountain, often using special equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "The prisoner scaled the high prison wall and ran off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove tartar (= hard white substance) and plaque (= soft substance in which bacteria breed) from teeth:",
        "examples": [
          "The dentist scaled and polished my teeth last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of numbers used as a system to measure or compare things:",
        "examples": [
          "Restaurant ratings are on a scale of zero to five stars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of marks in a line with regular spaces between them for measuring, or an object for measuring marked in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The two scales show inches and centimeters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the size or level of something in comparison to what is average:",
        "examples": [
          "Our problems are like those in the city, just on a smaller scale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for weighing people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "a baby scale",
          "a postal scale"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationship of the size of a map, drawing, or model of something to the size of the actual thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The model was built at a 1-inch-to-1-foot scale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of musical notes in which each note is higher or lower than the previous one by a particular amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Tyler practices scales on the piano every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the thin pieces of hard skin covering the bodies of fish, snakes, and lizards",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to climb up something steep, such as a cliff or wall:",
        "examples": [
          "He scaled a steep cliff beside the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the size or level of something, especially when this is large:",
        "examples": [
          "the scale of sth We failed to recognize the scale of the problem.",
          "on a large/small scale.",
          "on a global/national/international scale"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of numbers, amounts, etc. used to measure or compare the level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "on a scale of 1 to 10/zero to 100, etc. How would you rate his work on a scale of 1 to 5?",
          "at the top/bottom of the scale"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relation between the real size of something and its size on a map, model, or diagram:",
        "examples": [
          "to scale The map is drawn to scale.",
          "a scale drawing/model"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment for weighing things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "The mail is weighed on a scale."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scales": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of numbers, amounts, etc., used to measure or compare the level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the Centigrade/Fahrenheit scale",
          "How would you rate his work on a scale of 1 to 5?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relation between the real size of something and its size on a map, model, or diagram:",
        "examples": [
          "a scale of 1:50,000",
          "This map is large scale (= things are shown in detail).",
          "Is the bridge drawn to scale (= so that it shows the exact shape of the bridge, but much smaller)?",
          "He was building a scale model of the Empire State Building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the size or level of something, especially when this is large:",
        "examples": [
          "We don't yet know the scale of the problem.",
          "Nuclear weapons cause destruction on a massive scale (= cause a lot of destruction).",
          "My parents used to entertain friends on a large/small scale (= they had large/small parties)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for weighing things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "kitchen/bathroom scales"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a weighing device with two containers connected to a metal bar that is free to move up and down about its fixed central point. An object of known weight is put in one container and the thing to be weighed is put in the other.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of notes played or sung in order, going up or down:",
        "examples": [
          "the scale of G major",
          "You should practise your scales every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the many very small, flat pieces that cover the skin of fish, snakes, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard, white or grey layer of material that forms on the inside of pipes or containers that heat water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to climb up a steep surface, such as a wall or the side of a mountain, often using special equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "The prisoner scaled the high prison wall and ran off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove tartar (= hard white substance) and plaque (= soft substance in which bacteria breed) from teeth:",
        "examples": [
          "The dentist scaled and polished my teeth last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of numbers used as a system to measure or compare things:",
        "examples": [
          "Restaurant ratings are on a scale of zero to five stars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of marks in a line with regular spaces between them for measuring, or an object for measuring marked in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The two scales show inches and centimeters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the size or level of something in comparison to what is average:",
        "examples": [
          "Our problems are like those in the city, just on a smaller scale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for weighing people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "a baby scale",
          "a postal scale"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationship of the size of a map, drawing, or model of something to the size of the actual thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The model was built at a 1-inch-to-1-foot scale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of musical notes in which each note is higher or lower than the previous one by a particular amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Tyler practices scales on the piano every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the thin pieces of hard skin covering the bodies of fish, snakes, and lizards",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to climb up something steep, such as a cliff or wall:",
        "examples": [
          "He scaled a steep cliff beside the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the size or level of something, especially when this is large:",
        "examples": [
          "the scale of sth We failed to recognize the scale of the problem.",
          "on a large/small scale.",
          "on a global/national/international scale"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of numbers, amounts, etc. used to measure or compare the level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "on a scale of 1 to 10/zero to 100, etc. How would you rate his work on a scale of 1 to 5?",
          "at the top/bottom of the scale"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relation between the real size of something and its size on a map, model, or diagram:",
        "examples": [
          "to scale The map is drawn to scale.",
          "a scale drawing/model"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment for weighing things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "The mail is weighed on a scale."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scalp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the skin on the top of a person's head where hair usually grows:",
        "examples": [
          "a dry/oily/itchy scalp",
          "Some tribes used to collect scalps to prove how many of the enemy they had killed in battle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone you defeat in a competition or election:",
        "examples": [
          "Although they are expected to take some important scalps in the election, they are unlikely to form the next government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy things, such as theatre tickets, at the usual prices and then sell them, when they are difficult to get, at much higher prices",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut off the scalp of a dead enemy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut someone's hair very short",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skin on the top of the head where the hair grows:",
        "examples": [
          "His hair was cut so short you could see his scalp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut the hair and skin off someone’s head",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell tickets increased prices without official permission",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone you defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "take a scalp They are expected to take some important scalps in the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want to defeat or punish someone in some way, especially to make them lose their job:",
        "examples": [
          "The other Democrats should be after his scalp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy things, such as theatre tickets, at the usual price and then sell them when they are difficult to get at much higher prices:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a lot of money scalping tickets for the popular musical show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy small quantities of shares, bonds, etc. and then sell them quickly in order to make a small profit:",
        "examples": [
          "They are trying to make incremental profits by scalping shares."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scalpel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very sharp knife that is used for cutting through skin and flesh during an operation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, very sharp knife used for exact cutting, esp. for an operation",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scalpels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very sharp knife that is used for cutting through skin and flesh during an operation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, very sharp knife used for exact cutting, esp. for an operation",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scalps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the skin on the top of a person's head where hair usually grows:",
        "examples": [
          "a dry/oily/itchy scalp",
          "Some tribes used to collect scalps to prove how many of the enemy they had killed in battle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone you defeat in a competition or election:",
        "examples": [
          "Although they are expected to take some important scalps in the election, they are unlikely to form the next government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy things, such as theatre tickets, at the usual prices and then sell them, when they are difficult to get, at much higher prices",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut off the scalp of a dead enemy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut someone's hair very short",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skin on the top of the head where the hair grows:",
        "examples": [
          "His hair was cut so short you could see his scalp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut the hair and skin off someone’s head",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell tickets increased prices without official permission",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone you defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "take a scalp They are expected to take some important scalps in the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want to defeat or punish someone in some way, especially to make them lose their job:",
        "examples": [
          "The other Democrats should be after his scalp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy things, such as theatre tickets, at the usual price and then sell them when they are difficult to get at much higher prices:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a lot of money scalping tickets for the popular musical show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy small quantities of shares, bonds, etc. and then sell them quickly in order to make a small profit:",
        "examples": [
          "They are trying to make incremental profits by scalping shares."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scaly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If skin is scaly, it has small, hard, dry areas that fall off in small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "I get scaly patches on my scalp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the inside of a pipe or container that heats water is scaly, it is covered in a hard white or grey layer of material.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered with scales (= thin pieces of hard skin):",
        "examples": [
          "scaly reptiles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person’s skin is scaly, it is very dry.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dishonest plan for making money or getting an advantage, especially one that involves tricking people:",
        "examples": [
          "Banks often carry information about email scams on their websites.",
          "To avoid scams, never sign things in a hurry.",
          "an insurance scam"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trick someone into giving you money or giving you some advantage, in a dishonest and often illegal way:",
        "examples": [
          "He was scammed out of $500 in what he thought was a legitimate way to get US immigration papers.",
          "They totally scammed us!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dishonest or illegal plan or activity, esp. one for making money:",
        "examples": [
          "She was involved in an insurance scam, collecting on false accident claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal way of making money, usually by tricking people:",
        "examples": [
          "The police are warning of a repeated phone scam that targets tax payers.",
          "an internet scam"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scamp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a child that behaves badly in a way that is funny rather than serious",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dishonest plan for making money or getting an advantage, especially one that involves tricking people:",
        "examples": [
          "Banks often carry information about email scams on their websites.",
          "To avoid scams, never sign things in a hurry.",
          "an insurance scam"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to trick someone into giving you money or giving you some advantage, in a dishonest and often illegal way:",
        "examples": [
          "He was scammed out of $500 in what he thought was a legitimate way to get US immigration papers.",
          "They totally scammed us!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dishonest or illegal plan or activity, esp. one for making money:",
        "examples": [
          "She was involved in an insurance scam, collecting on false accident claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal way of making money, usually by tricking people:",
        "examples": [
          "The police are warning of a repeated phone scam that targets tax payers.",
          "an internet scam"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to look at something carefully, with the eyes or with a machine, in order to get information:",
        "examples": [
          "She anxiously scanned the faces of the men leaving the train.",
          "Doug scanned the horizon for any sign of the boat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look through a text quickly in order to find a piece of information that you want or to get a general idea of what the text contains:",
        "examples": [
          "I scanned through the booklet but couldn't find the address.",
          "Scan the newspaper article quickly and make a note of the main points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a machine to put a picture of a document into a computer, or to take a picture of the inside of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll just scan the article into the computer.",
          "Volunteers' brains were scanned while they looked at the pictures.",
          "All hand luggage has to be scanned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a poem or part of a poem scans, it follows a pattern of regular beats:",
        "examples": [
          "This line doesn't scan - it has too many syllables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a careful or quick look through something:",
        "examples": [
          "I gave the book a quick scan, and decided not to buy it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical examination in which an image of the inside of the body is made using a special machine:",
        "examples": [
          "to do a brain scan",
          "to have an ultrasound scan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine something carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] This technique is used to scan for defective genes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an image or text on paper is scanned into a computer, it is changed into electronic information by a special device:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A little hand-held device beeps as soon as it has scanned a bar code."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you scan a text you read it quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I scanned a few pages of the book and thought it looked interesting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of looking at or through something carefully or quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "A quick scan of my calendar shows that I’m pretty busy this week.",
          "a security scan of passengers’ bags"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A scan is an examination of the inside of something, such as part of the body or a package, using a computerized device to produce an image of what cannot be seen with the eyes:",
        "examples": [
          "a medical scan of the head"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a piece of electronic equipment to get information from something such as a bank card or a product's barcode:",
        "examples": [
          "The barcode is scanned to get the price of the product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a machine to make a copy of a document or picture and put it into a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "He scanned the document and emailed it to the head office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look through a text quickly in order to find a piece of information that you want or to get a general idea of what it is about:",
        "examples": [
          "I scanned the article looking for details, but didn't find anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture of a document that has been put into a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "The machine received a good score for its color scans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick look through something, especially in order to check that it is good enough:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you give this letter a quick scan?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scandal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an action or event that causes) a public feeling of shock and strong moral disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "a financial/political/sex scandal",
          "Their affair caused/created a scandal in the office.",
          "The scandal broke (= became public knowledge) right at the beginning of the Conservative Party Conference.",
          "If there is the slightest suggestion/hint of scandal, the public will no longer trust us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "reports about actions or events that cause shock and disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "Some magazines contain nothing but scandal and gossip.",
          "to spread scandal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that is extremely bad:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] It's a scandal (that) children are treated in this way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or event that is considered immoral, causing the public to react with shock or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] People withdrew their money from banks caught up in the scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or event that shocks people and makes them feel disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "cause/create (a) scandal The politician's behaviour caused a scandal.",
          "a scandal breaks/erupts When the subprime loan scandal broke, the value of houses fell.",
          "He still gets paid, despite leaving under a cloud of scandal.",
          "be caught up/involved in a scandal",
          "a financial/mis-selling/corruption scandal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "reports about actions or events that cause shock and disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "There was gossip and scandal, but it never affected his business dealings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that you think a situation is very bad and should not be allowed or accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a scandal that employees could be treated in this way."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scandalous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making people shocked and upset:",
        "examples": [
          "scandalous stories",
          "It's scandalous that we do so little to prevent homelessness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scandals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an action or event that causes) a public feeling of shock and strong moral disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "a financial/political/sex scandal",
          "Their affair caused/created a scandal in the office.",
          "The scandal broke (= became public knowledge) right at the beginning of the Conservative Party Conference.",
          "If there is the slightest suggestion/hint of scandal, the public will no longer trust us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "reports about actions or events that cause shock and disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "Some magazines contain nothing but scandal and gossip.",
          "to spread scandal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that is extremely bad:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] It's a scandal (that) children are treated in this way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or event that is considered immoral, causing the public to react with shock or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] People withdrew their money from banks caught up in the scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or event that shocks people and makes them feel disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "cause/create (a) scandal The politician's behaviour caused a scandal.",
          "a scandal breaks/erupts When the subprime loan scandal broke, the value of houses fell.",
          "He still gets paid, despite leaving under a cloud of scandal.",
          "be caught up/involved in a scandal",
          "a financial/mis-selling/corruption scandal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "reports about actions or events that cause shock and disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "There was gossip and scandal, but it never affected his business dealings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying that you think a situation is very bad and should not be allowed or accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a scandal that employees could be treated in this way."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scandinavia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a region of northern Europe that includes Denmark, Norway, and Sweden",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scandinavian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Scandinavia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Scandinavia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scanned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scanner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for making images of the inside of the body or for reading information into a computer system:",
        "examples": [
          "an ultrasound scanner",
          "bar code scanners"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that changes images or text into electronic form:",
        "examples": [
          "a supermarket checkout scanner",
          "An MRI scanner makes images of the brain, spinal cord, and other organs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that makes images of pictures and documents that are then stored on a computer system:",
        "examples": [
          "an image scanner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that reads information and puts it into a computer system:",
        "examples": [
          "a barcode scanner"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scanners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for making images of the inside of the body or for reading information into a computer system:",
        "examples": [
          "an ultrasound scanner",
          "bar code scanners"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that changes images or text into electronic form:",
        "examples": [
          "a supermarket checkout scanner",
          "An MRI scanner makes images of the brain, spinal cord, and other organs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that makes images of pictures and documents that are then stored on a computer system:",
        "examples": [
          "an image scanner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that reads information and puts it into a computer system:",
        "examples": [
          "a barcode scanner"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scanning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to look at something carefully, with the eyes or with a machine, in order to get information:",
        "examples": [
          "She anxiously scanned the faces of the men leaving the train.",
          "Doug scanned the horizon for any sign of the boat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look through a text quickly in order to find a piece of information that you want or to get a general idea of what the text contains:",
        "examples": [
          "I scanned through the booklet but couldn't find the address.",
          "Scan the newspaper article quickly and make a note of the main points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a machine to put a picture of a document into a computer, or to take a picture of the inside of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll just scan the article into the computer.",
          "Volunteers' brains were scanned while they looked at the pictures.",
          "All hand luggage has to be scanned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a poem or part of a poem scans, it follows a pattern of regular beats:",
        "examples": [
          "This line doesn't scan - it has too many syllables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a careful or quick look through something:",
        "examples": [
          "I gave the book a quick scan, and decided not to buy it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical examination in which an image of the inside of the body is made using a special machine:",
        "examples": [
          "to do a brain scan",
          "to have an ultrasound scan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine something carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] This technique is used to scan for defective genes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an image or text on paper is scanned into a computer, it is changed into electronic information by a special device:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A little hand-held device beeps as soon as it has scanned a bar code."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you scan a text you read it quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I scanned a few pages of the book and thought it looked interesting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of looking at or through something carefully or quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "A quick scan of my calendar shows that I’m pretty busy this week.",
          "a security scan of passengers’ bags"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A scan is an examination of the inside of something, such as part of the body or a package, using a computerized device to produce an image of what cannot be seen with the eyes:",
        "examples": [
          "a medical scan of the head"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a piece of electronic equipment to get information from something such as a bank card or a product's barcode:",
        "examples": [
          "The barcode is scanned to get the price of the product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a machine to make a copy of a document or picture and put it into a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "He scanned the document and emailed it to the head office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look through a text quickly in order to find a piece of information that you want or to get a general idea of what it is about:",
        "examples": [
          "I scanned the article looking for details, but didn't find anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture of a document that has been put into a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "The machine received a good score for its color scans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick look through something, especially in order to check that it is good enough:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you give this letter a quick scan?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scapegoat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is blamed for something that someone else has done:",
        "examples": [
          "The captain was made a scapegoat for the team's failure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is blamed or punished for another’s faults or actions:",
        "examples": [
          "When things don’t go well, people always look for a scapegoat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is blamed for something bad that someone else has done:",
        "examples": [
          "Politicians have used the financial sector as a scapegoat for the global economic crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to blame a person or thing for something bad that someone else has done:",
        "examples": [
          "They scapegoated environmental laws as the problem of the economy, instead of looking for real problems."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mark left on part of the body after an injury, such as a cut, has healed:",
        "examples": [
          "a prominent/a noticeable/an ugly scar",
          "That burn will leave a bad scar.",
          "scar tissue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign of damage to a person's mental state:",
        "examples": [
          "His early years in the refugee camp left a deep psychological scar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign of physical destruction in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Every village bears the scars of war ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a scar:",
        "examples": [
          "He was scarred as a result of the fire.",
          "figurative His experiences in the army left him scarred for life (= had a serious mental effect on him for the rest of his life)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark left on the skin by a cut or burn that has healed:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. The loss of a parent causes permanent scars for many children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scarce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not easy to find or get:",
        "examples": [
          "Food and clean water were becoming scarce.",
          "scarce resources"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "almost not:",
        "examples": [
          "I could scarce believe my eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not available in necessary amounts, or rare:",
        "examples": [
          "Jobs are scarce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not easy to find or get:",
        "examples": [
          "Jobs are scarce around here.",
          "This is a huge waste of scarce resources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go away from a difficult situation in order to avoid trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "Things were going badly at the meeting, so he made himself scarce."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scarcely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "almost not:",
        "examples": [
          "I was scarcely able to move my arm after the accident.",
          "I could scarcely believe it when she said she wanted to marry me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something happened immediately after something else happened:",
        "examples": [
          "I had scarcely sat down/Scarcely had I sat down to eat when the phone rang."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certainly not:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd scarcely have done it if I didn't think it was absolutely necessary!",
          "He's only two - you can scarcely blame him for behaving badly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "only just or almost not:",
        "examples": [
          "I could scarcely move my arm after the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certainly not:",
        "examples": [
          "He would scarcely have broken it on purpose."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (make a person or animal) feel frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "Sudden noises scare her.",
          "She's very brave - she doesn't scare easily.",
          "He scared me out of my wits (= made me extremely frightened) by driving so fast.",
          "Meeting new people scares me stiff/to death (= makes me extremely nervous and worried).",
          "She scared the hell/life/living daylights out of me (= frightened me very much) when she fell out of the tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden feeling of fear or worry:",
        "examples": [
          "I got/had a scare (= I was very worried) when I looked at my bank statement this morning!",
          "You gave us a real scare (= frightened us) when you fainted, you know."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a subject receives a lot of public attention and worries many people, often when there is no real danger:",
        "examples": [
          "a bomb/health scare",
          "The government are accused of employing scare tactics (= ways of frightening people in order to persuade them to do something).",
          "The papers have been publishing scare stories (= newspaper reports which make people feel unnecessarily worried) about the mystery virus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel frightened, or to cause someone to feel frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Snakes scare me.",
          "[ I ] Jesse doesn’t scare easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong, sudden feeling of being frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "You gave me a real scare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people are very afraid that something bad will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "After his health scare, he started exercising more."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scarecrow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a model of a person dressed in old clothes and put in a field of growing crops to frighten birds away",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that looks like a person dressed in old, torn clothes and that stands in a garden or field to frighten birds away",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "frightened or worried:",
        "examples": [
          "He's scared of spiders.",
          "I'm scared of telling her what really happened.",
          "He's scared to tell her what really happened.",
          "I was scared (= very worried) (that) you might not be there.",
          "I was scared stiff (= extremely frightened).",
          "She had a scared look on her face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "I was scared, and I wanted to go home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scares": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (make a person or animal) feel frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "Sudden noises scare her.",
          "She's very brave - she doesn't scare easily.",
          "He scared me out of my wits (= made me extremely frightened) by driving so fast.",
          "Meeting new people scares me stiff/to death (= makes me extremely nervous and worried).",
          "She scared the hell/life/living daylights out of me (= frightened me very much) when she fell out of the tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden feeling of fear or worry:",
        "examples": [
          "I got/had a scare (= I was very worried) when I looked at my bank statement this morning!",
          "You gave us a real scare (= frightened us) when you fainted, you know."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a subject receives a lot of public attention and worries many people, often when there is no real danger:",
        "examples": [
          "a bomb/health scare",
          "The government are accused of employing scare tactics (= ways of frightening people in order to persuade them to do something).",
          "The papers have been publishing scare stories (= newspaper reports which make people feel unnecessarily worried) about the mystery virus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel frightened, or to cause someone to feel frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Snakes scare me.",
          "[ I ] Jesse doesn’t scare easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong, sudden feeling of being frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "You gave me a real scare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people are very afraid that something bad will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "After his health scare, he started exercising more."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scarf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strip, square, or triangle of cloth, worn around the neck, head, or shoulders to keep you warm or to make you look attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "a knitted/woollen/silk scarf"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat something quickly and eagerly:",
        "examples": [
          "Lunch is usually scarfed down in five minutes before they run out to play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth that covers the shoulders, neck, or head for warmth or appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "A heavy woolen scarf hid most of his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat a lot of food quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] In no time, I scarfed down two hamburgers, French fries, and something to drink."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scarier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "a scary movie/story"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "The idea of surgery was very scary to me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scariest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "a scary movie/story"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "The idea of surgery was very scary to me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scaring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (make a person or animal) feel frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "Sudden noises scare her.",
          "She's very brave - she doesn't scare easily.",
          "He scared me out of my wits (= made me extremely frightened) by driving so fast.",
          "Meeting new people scares me stiff/to death (= makes me extremely nervous and worried).",
          "She scared the hell/life/living daylights out of me (= frightened me very much) when she fell out of the tree."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scarlet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bright red:",
        "examples": [
          "scarlet berries",
          "He went scarlet with shame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) a bright red color:",
        "examples": [
          "scarlet roses",
          "[ U ] She was dressed in scarlet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scarred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of skin) having a scar (= a mark left after an injury has healed), or several scars, on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors warned he may be scarred for life and will need plastic surgery.",
          "Both her legs were heavily scarred."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) damaged mentally or emotionally:",
        "examples": [
          "Many soldiers are left scarred by the horrors of war.",
          "He has repeated nightmares and is physically disfigured and psychologically scarred."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a place) showing signs of physical destruction:",
        "examples": [
          "The landscape is scarred by decades of coal mining.",
          "Windows are broken and the walls are scarred by graffiti."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scarring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mark left on part of the body after an injury, such as a cut, has healed:",
        "examples": [
          "a prominent/a noticeable/an ugly scar",
          "That burn will leave a bad scar.",
          "scar tissue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign of damage to a person's mental state:",
        "examples": [
          "His early years in the refugee camp left a deep psychological scar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign of physical destruction in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Every village bears the scars of war ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a scar:",
        "examples": [
          "He was scarred as a result of the fire.",
          "figurative His experiences in the army left him scarred for life (= had a serious mental effect on him for the rest of his life)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark left on the skin by a cut or burn that has healed:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. The loss of a parent causes permanent scars for many children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scarves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "a scary movie/story"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "The idea of surgery was very scary to me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "said to an animal, especially a cat, or to a person to make them go away quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Scat!\" he shouted, bending to pick up the letters the cat had knocked all over the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of jazz singing that uses words with no meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "Scat was perfected by Ella Fitzgerald.",
          "He added bits of carefully contrived scat phrasing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "faeces (= solid body waste) left by animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The bear scat was analysed and found to come from a grizzly.",
          "Bone may be found intact inside scats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing a type of jazz that uses words with no meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "She scats through the melody with unconscious ease.",
          "The jazz vocalist seamlessly switched from scatting to crooning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to make an animal go away quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Go on – scat! Get off my chair!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "said to an animal, especially a cat, or to a person to make them go away quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Scat!\" he shouted, bending to pick up the letters the cat had knocked all over the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of jazz singing that uses words with no meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "Scat was perfected by Ella Fitzgerald.",
          "He added bits of carefully contrived scat phrasing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "faeces (= solid body waste) left by animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The bear scat was analysed and found to come from a grizzly.",
          "Bone may be found intact inside scats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing a type of jazz that uses words with no meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "She scats through the melody with unconscious ease.",
          "The jazz vocalist seamlessly switched from scatting to crooning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to make an animal go away quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Go on – scat! Get off my chair!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scatter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move far apart in different directions:",
        "examples": [
          "The protesters scattered at the sound of gunshots.",
          "The soldiers came in and scattered the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a surface with things that are far apart and in no particular arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "Scatter the powder around the plants.",
          "I scattered grass seed all over the lawn.",
          "I scattered the whole lawn with grass seed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move apart in many directions, or to throw something in different directions:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We grew up in a small town, but now we’re scattered all over the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scattered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covering a wide area:",
        "examples": [
          "Toys and books were scattered about/around the room.",
          "My family is scattered all over the world.",
          "The forecast is for scattered showers (= separate areas of rain) tomorrow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scattering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small number or amount of things in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "a scattering of houses"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scavenger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bird or an animal that feeds on dead animals that it has not killed itself:",
        "examples": [
          "Most dead birds are picked up by crows or other scavengers.",
          "An urban fox is a harmless scavenger which, when it can't find other sources of food, will prey on small mammals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who collects things that people have thrown away or left somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "She earns her living as a scavenger at the city dump.",
          "Then scavengers came and dug up the metals worth selling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal, bird, or person who scavenges",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scavengers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bird or an animal that feeds on dead animals that it has not killed itself:",
        "examples": [
          "Most dead birds are picked up by crows or other scavengers.",
          "An urban fox is a harmless scavenger which, when it can't find other sources of food, will prey on small mammals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who collects things that people have thrown away or left somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "She earns her living as a scavenger at the city dump.",
          "Then scavengers came and dug up the metals worth selling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal, bird, or person who scavenges",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scavenging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look for or get food or other objects in other people's rubbish:",
        "examples": [
          "The flood has left people and animals desperately scavenging for food.",
          "We managed to scavenge a lot of furniture from the dump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a wild animal scavenges, it feeds on the flesh of dead decaying animals.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scenario": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a description of possible actions or events in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "There are several possible scenarios.",
          "a horrific/nightmare scenario such as a Third World War"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written plan of the characters and events in a play or film",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a description of possible events, or a description of the story of a movie, play, or other performance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The worst-case scenario is the worst situation that can be imagined:",
        "examples": [
          "In the worst-case scenario, the whole coast would be under water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several possible situations that could exist in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The company had planned for every possible scenario.",
          "The most likely scenario is that an investment firm buys the building.",
          "The worst case scenario is that nothing improves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scenarios": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a description of possible actions or events in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "There are several possible scenarios.",
          "a horrific/nightmare scenario such as a Third World War"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written plan of the characters and events in a play or film",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a description of possible events, or a description of the story of a movie, play, or other performance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The worst-case scenario is the worst situation that can be imagined:",
        "examples": [
          "In the worst-case scenario, the whole coast would be under water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several possible situations that could exist in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The company had planned for every possible scenario.",
          "The most likely scenario is that an investment firm buys the building.",
          "The worst case scenario is that nothing improves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scene": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a play or film in which the action stays in one place for a continuous period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "the funeral/wedding scene",
          "nude/sex scenes",
          "Juliet dies in Act IV, Scene iii."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a view or picture of a place, event, or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Lowry painted street scenes.",
          "scenes of everyday life",
          "figurative There were scenes of great joy as the hostages were reunited with their families."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where an unpleasant event has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "The police arrived to find a scene of horrifying destruction.",
          "Evidence was found at the scene of the crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area of activity and all the people or things connected with it:",
        "examples": [
          "the pop/political/drugs/gay scene",
          "Rap music arrived/came/appeared on the scene in the early 1980s.",
          "informal I'd rather go to a jazz concert - I'm afraid opera isn't really my scene (= is not the type of thing I like)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of great anger or similar feelings, often between two people, or an occasion when this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a terrible scene and Jayne ended up in tears.",
          "The other visitors in the room look on in stunned silence: They've never witnessed such a scene before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a play or movie in which the action stays in one place for a continuous period:",
        "examples": [
          "The opening scene of the movie was filmed in New York City."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a view or picture of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The scene from the mountaintop was breathtaking.",
          "He painted a street scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where an actual or imagined event happens:",
        "examples": [
          "He was convicted of leaving the scene of an accident.",
          "Dozens of firefighters converged on the scene (= they arrived at the place quickly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event, actual or imaginary:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel recalls scenes from an era that's vanished."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area of activity or way of life:",
        "examples": [
          "the fashion/music scene",
          "He disappeared from the political scene after failing to win reelection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a show of emotion or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "She made a scene at the checkout when I wouldn’t buy her any candy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scenery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the general appearance of the natural environment, especially when it is beautiful:",
        "examples": [
          "beautiful/breathtaking/spectacular scenery",
          "They stopped at the top of the hill to admire the scenery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the large painted pictures used on a theatre stage to represent the place where the action is",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general appearance of natural surroundings, esp. when these are beautiful:",
        "examples": [
          "We stopped at the top of the hill to admire the scenery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the painted backgrounds used on a theater stage to represent the place where the action is",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scenes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a play or film in which the action stays in one place for a continuous period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "the funeral/wedding scene",
          "nude/sex scenes",
          "Juliet dies in Act IV, Scene iii."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a view or picture of a place, event, or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Lowry painted street scenes.",
          "scenes of everyday life",
          "figurative There were scenes of great joy as the hostages were reunited with their families."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where an unpleasant event has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "The police arrived to find a scene of horrifying destruction.",
          "Evidence was found at the scene of the crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area of activity and all the people or things connected with it:",
        "examples": [
          "the pop/political/drugs/gay scene",
          "Rap music arrived/came/appeared on the scene in the early 1980s.",
          "informal I'd rather go to a jazz concert - I'm afraid opera isn't really my scene (= is not the type of thing I like)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of great anger or similar feelings, often between two people, or an occasion when this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a terrible scene and Jayne ended up in tears.",
          "The other visitors in the room look on in stunned silence: They've never witnessed such a scene before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a play or movie in which the action stays in one place for a continuous period:",
        "examples": [
          "The opening scene of the movie was filmed in New York City."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a view or picture of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The scene from the mountaintop was breathtaking.",
          "He painted a street scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where an actual or imagined event happens:",
        "examples": [
          "He was convicted of leaving the scene of an accident.",
          "Dozens of firefighters converged on the scene (= they arrived at the place quickly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event, actual or imaginary:",
        "examples": [
          "The novel recalls scenes from an era that's vanished."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area of activity or way of life:",
        "examples": [
          "the fashion/music scene",
          "He disappeared from the political scene after failing to win reelection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a show of emotion or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "She made a scene at the checkout when I wouldn’t buy her any candy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scenic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or allowing you to see beautiful natural features:",
        "examples": [
          "an area of outstanding scenic beauty",
          "a scenic drive/railway",
          "We took the scenic route home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing beautiful natural surroundings:",
        "examples": [
          "They took the scenic route on the way home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant natural smell:",
        "examples": [
          "the scent of roses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smell produced by an animal that acts as a signal to other animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The hounds had lost the scent of the fox near the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant-smelling liquid that people put on their skin:",
        "examples": [
          "a bottle of scent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an animal scents something or someone, it knows that person or thing is there because it can smell it, him, or her.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person scents something, they have a feeling that they are about to experience it:",
        "examples": [
          "Halfway through the game, the team could already scent victory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smell, esp. when pleasant, or a smell left behind by an animal or person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The scent of lilacs permeated the air.",
          "[ C ] The dogs were onto the lost boy’s scent (= were following his smell)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Scent is also perfume (= liquid with a pleasant smell).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill an area or place with a smell, esp. a pleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "Perfume scented the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover someone or something by smelling:",
        "examples": [
          "The dogs eventually scented the fox."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you scent something, you have a feeling that something exists or is present:",
        "examples": [
          "We could scent danger/trouble/success."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a pleasant strong smell, usually because a pleasant-smelling substance has been added to it:",
        "examples": [
          "scented candles",
          "scented soaps/bath products",
          "The air was scented with lavender."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of flowers) having a sweet smell:",
        "examples": [
          "It carries pale, yellowish, scented flowers in spring.",
          "She loved plants with large blooms and anything highly scented."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a pleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "scented perfume/soap/candles"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant natural smell:",
        "examples": [
          "the scent of roses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smell produced by an animal that acts as a signal to other animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The hounds had lost the scent of the fox near the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant-smelling liquid that people put on their skin:",
        "examples": [
          "a bottle of scent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an animal scents something or someone, it knows that person or thing is there because it can smell it, him, or her.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person scents something, they have a feeling that they are about to experience it:",
        "examples": [
          "Halfway through the game, the team could already scent victory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smell, esp. when pleasant, or a smell left behind by an animal or person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The scent of lilacs permeated the air.",
          "[ C ] The dogs were onto the lost boy’s scent (= were following his smell)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Scent is also perfume (= liquid with a pleasant smell).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill an area or place with a smell, esp. a pleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "Perfume scented the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover someone or something by smelling:",
        "examples": [
          "The dogs eventually scented the fox."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you scent something, you have a feeling that something exists or is present:",
        "examples": [
          "We could scent danger/trouble/success."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scepter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a decorated stick that is carried by a queen or king during some official ceremonies as a symbol of their authority",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decorated stick that is carried by a queen or king as a symbol of authority, esp. at official ceremonies",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "schedule": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a list of planned activities or things to be done showing the times or dates when they are intended to happen or be done:",
        "examples": [
          "a production schedule",
          "a hectic/tight (= very busy) schedule",
          "Everything went according to schedule (= as had been planned)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the times when events are planned to happen, for example the times when classes happen or when buses, etc. leave and arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "The class schedule is available on the website.",
          "a bus schedule",
          "a schedule of talks at the convention"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official list of things:",
        "examples": [
          "a schedule of business expenses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "early:",
        "examples": [
          "We expect the building work to be completed ahead of schedule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not early or late:",
        "examples": [
          "Managers need to know whether work is proceeding on schedule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do less work than you planned to do by a particular point in time:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm afraid we've fallen behind schedule in recent weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange that an event or activity will happen at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The flight is scheduled to arrive at 8.45, but it's running 20 minutes late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of planned activities or things to be done at or during a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Amid her hectic schedule, she found time to stop by.",
          "[ C ] The work schedule for this month is posted on the staff bulletin board.",
          "[ U ] The construction was completed ahead of/on/behind schedule (= early/on time/late).",
          "[ U ] Everything went according to schedule (= as planned)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An airline/bus/train schedule (also (also timetable)) is a list of days and times that aircraft/buses/trains leave and arrive at particular places.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan something for a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.",
          "The film is scheduled to begin production in August."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan of activities or tasks together with the times or dates when they are intended to happen or be done:",
        "examples": [
          "a hectic/tight/busy schedule",
          "The company will cut its first-quarter production schedule by 4%.",
          "It's important that we have a flexible work schedule.",
          "design/plan a schedule First and foremost you should plan a schedule for the project.",
          "keep to/work to/have a schedule",
          "a schedule of activities/events/meetings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the times when buses, trains, and planes leave and arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "a bus/train schedule"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of television or radio programmes that are broadcast at particular times:",
        "examples": [
          "television schedules",
          "We are looking at ways to improve the daytime schedule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal list:",
        "examples": [
          "a schedule of prices/rates"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official list of things that are affected by a legal or insurance agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "The paintings were added to the insurance schedule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "early:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting finished ahead of schedule.",
          "If things continue to run ahead of schedule, construction could be finished two months early."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the right time, not early or late:",
        "examples": [
          "The group remains on schedule to open six new outlets in the second half."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do less work than you planned to do by a particular point in time:",
        "examples": [
          "The project started six months late and continued to fall behind schedule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the time or in the way that was planned:",
        "examples": [
          "If everything goes according to schedule, work will be complete in December."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for an event or activity to happen at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "The appeals court may rule after receiving a government response or may schedule a hearing.",
          "be scheduled to do sth $227 million was scheduled to be paid to assorted hospitals and clinics.",
          "schedule sth for Monday/May/next year, etc. The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m.",
          "be scheduled for release/completion/publication"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scheduled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "planned to happen at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "This programme will be broadcast half an hour later than the scheduled time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A scheduled flight or bus is one that travels at the same time every day or week:",
        "examples": [
          "a scheduled flight"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arranged to happen at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "He went to the doctor on Wednesday for a previously scheduled appointment.",
          "scheduled departure/arrival 3pm is the scheduled departure time.",
          "a scheduled visit/trip"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a scheduled flight is a regular flight provided by an airline, rather than a flight arranged specially by a travel company for its customers:",
        "examples": [
          "The price includes return scheduled flights from Heathrow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "schedules": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a list of planned activities or things to be done showing the times or dates when they are intended to happen or be done:",
        "examples": [
          "a production schedule",
          "a hectic/tight (= very busy) schedule",
          "Everything went according to schedule (= as had been planned)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the times when events are planned to happen, for example the times when classes happen or when buses, etc. leave and arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "The class schedule is available on the website.",
          "a bus schedule",
          "a schedule of talks at the convention"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official list of things:",
        "examples": [
          "a schedule of business expenses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "early:",
        "examples": [
          "We expect the building work to be completed ahead of schedule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not early or late:",
        "examples": [
          "Managers need to know whether work is proceeding on schedule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do less work than you planned to do by a particular point in time:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm afraid we've fallen behind schedule in recent weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange that an event or activity will happen at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The flight is scheduled to arrive at 8.45, but it's running 20 minutes late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of planned activities or things to be done at or during a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Amid her hectic schedule, she found time to stop by.",
          "[ C ] The work schedule for this month is posted on the staff bulletin board.",
          "[ U ] The construction was completed ahead of/on/behind schedule (= early/on time/late).",
          "[ U ] Everything went according to schedule (= as planned)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An airline/bus/train schedule (also (also timetable)) is a list of days and times that aircraft/buses/trains leave and arrive at particular places.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan something for a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.",
          "The film is scheduled to begin production in August."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan of activities or tasks together with the times or dates when they are intended to happen or be done:",
        "examples": [
          "a hectic/tight/busy schedule",
          "The company will cut its first-quarter production schedule by 4%.",
          "It's important that we have a flexible work schedule.",
          "design/plan a schedule First and foremost you should plan a schedule for the project.",
          "keep to/work to/have a schedule",
          "a schedule of activities/events/meetings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the times when buses, trains, and planes leave and arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "a bus/train schedule"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of television or radio programmes that are broadcast at particular times:",
        "examples": [
          "television schedules",
          "We are looking at ways to improve the daytime schedule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal list:",
        "examples": [
          "a schedule of prices/rates"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official list of things that are affected by a legal or insurance agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "The paintings were added to the insurance schedule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "early:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting finished ahead of schedule.",
          "If things continue to run ahead of schedule, construction could be finished two months early."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the right time, not early or late:",
        "examples": [
          "The group remains on schedule to open six new outlets in the second half."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do less work than you planned to do by a particular point in time:",
        "examples": [
          "The project started six months late and continued to fall behind schedule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the time or in the way that was planned:",
        "examples": [
          "If everything goes according to schedule, work will be complete in December."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for an event or activity to happen at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "The appeals court may rule after receiving a government response or may schedule a hearing.",
          "be scheduled to do sth $227 million was scheduled to be paid to assorted hospitals and clinics.",
          "schedule sth for Monday/May/next year, etc. The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m.",
          "be scheduled for release/completion/publication"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scheduling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the job or activity of planning the times at which particular tasks will be done or events will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "production/work/crew scheduling",
          "a scheduling conflict/problem She was unable to speak at the conference because of a scheduling conflict."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "schematic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing the main form and features of something, usually in the form of a drawing, in a way that helps people to understand it:",
        "examples": [
          "a schematic diagram/outline"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing or plan that shows the details of how something operates or is put together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing the main form and features of something, usually in the form of a drawing, which helps people to understand it:",
        "examples": [
          "a schematic diagram"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing or plan that shows the details of how something operates or is put together",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "schematics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing the main form and features of something, usually in the form of a drawing, in a way that helps people to understand it:",
        "examples": [
          "a schematic diagram/outline"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing or plan that shows the details of how something operates or is put together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing the main form and features of something, usually in the form of a drawing, which helps people to understand it:",
        "examples": [
          "a schematic diagram"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing or plan that shows the details of how something operates or is put together",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scheme": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organized plan for doing something, especially something dishonest or illegal that will bring a good result for you:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a hare-brained/crazy scheme for getting rich before he's 20."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an officially organized plan or system:",
        "examples": [
          "Under the current marking/mark scheme, you need 90 percent to get an A.",
          "a training/housing/play scheme",
          "a pension/savings scheme",
          "There's a new scheme in our town for recycling plastic bottles.",
          "Class sizes will increase under the new scheme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make clever, secret plans that often deceive others:",
        "examples": [
          "All her assistants were scheming against her.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] For months he had been scheming to prevent her from getting the top job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan for doing or organizing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee came up with a creative fundraising scheme.",
          "The yellow and white color scheme brightened up the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A scheme is also a secret and dishonest plan:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] They devised a scheme to defraud the government of millions of dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a plan, esp. a secret and dishonest one:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He was scheming to get the top job from the moment he joined the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an officially organized plan or system:",
        "examples": [
          "a scheme to do sth The firm is lead developer on a scheme to construct 800 homes.",
          "devise/come up with a scheme They have devised a scheme that allows entrepreneurs to benefit from each other's success.",
          "introduce/launch/set up a scheme",
          "run/operate a scheme Tesco runs a scheme to help managers spot talent.",
          "a job-creation/training scheme",
          "a government/management scheme",
          "an incentive/mentoring scheme",
          "investment/savings schemes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan for getting an advantage for yourself, especially by deceiving others:",
        "examples": [
          "a scheme to do sth He was planning a scheme to rob people of their savings.",
          "participate in/be involved in a scheme"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make clever secret plans which are intended to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "scheme against sb His staff were scheming against him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "schemes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organized plan for doing something, especially something dishonest or illegal that will bring a good result for you:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a hare-brained/crazy scheme for getting rich before he's 20."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an officially organized plan or system:",
        "examples": [
          "Under the current marking/mark scheme, you need 90 percent to get an A.",
          "a training/housing/play scheme",
          "a pension/savings scheme",
          "There's a new scheme in our town for recycling plastic bottles.",
          "Class sizes will increase under the new scheme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make clever, secret plans that often deceive others:",
        "examples": [
          "All her assistants were scheming against her.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] For months he had been scheming to prevent her from getting the top job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan for doing or organizing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee came up with a creative fundraising scheme.",
          "The yellow and white color scheme brightened up the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A scheme is also a secret and dishonest plan:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] They devised a scheme to defraud the government of millions of dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a plan, esp. a secret and dishonest one:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He was scheming to get the top job from the moment he joined the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an officially organized plan or system:",
        "examples": [
          "a scheme to do sth The firm is lead developer on a scheme to construct 800 homes.",
          "devise/come up with a scheme They have devised a scheme that allows entrepreneurs to benefit from each other's success.",
          "introduce/launch/set up a scheme",
          "run/operate a scheme Tesco runs a scheme to help managers spot talent.",
          "a job-creation/training scheme",
          "a government/management scheme",
          "an incentive/mentoring scheme",
          "investment/savings schemes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan for getting an advantage for yourself, especially by deceiving others:",
        "examples": [
          "a scheme to do sth He was planning a scheme to rob people of their savings.",
          "participate in/be involved in a scheme"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make clever secret plans which are intended to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "scheme against sb His staff were scheming against him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scheming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making clever, secret plans, often to deceive others:",
        "examples": [
          "a secretive and scheming politician",
          "She is a clever, scheming woman, skilled at lying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who makes clever secret plans intended to deceive others:",
        "examples": [
          "a scheming businessman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaviour or activities that involve making clever secret plans intended to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "The organization has been tied up in endless controversy and political scheming."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "schilling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit of money used in Austria before the euro",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "schizophrenia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious mental illness in which someone cannot understand what is real and what is imaginary:",
        "examples": [
          "He was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of having qualities or attitudes that are different from each other and do not work well together:",
        "examples": [
          "Lexington, as a prison and a hospital, was an expression of America's schizophrenia about how to treat addiction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mental illness in which a person’s thoughts and feelings are not related to reality",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "schizophrenic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who suffers from schizophrenia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "suffering from or relating to schizophrenia (= a serious mental illness):",
        "examples": [
          "There are about 7.9 million schizophrenic patients worldwide.",
          "If you begin to experience schizophrenic symptoms, you may not be able to judge that they are unusual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having qualities or attitudes that are different from each other and that do not work well together:",
        "examples": [
          "Decorated in a somewhat schizophrenic Moroccan/Asian theme, the hotel's rooms seem slightly dated.",
          "There's something a little schizophrenic about the menu."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has schizophrenia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or having schizophrenia:",
        "examples": [
          "schizophrenic patients"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "schmooze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to talk informally with someone, especially in a way that is not sincere or to win some advantage for yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent the entire evening schmoozing with the senator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk informally with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Mike’s out on the porch schmoozing with the neighbors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "schmuck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid or silly person:",
        "examples": [
          "Her husband is such a schmuck!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "schmucks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid or silly person:",
        "examples": [
          "Her husband is such a schmuck!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "schnapps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a clear, strong alcoholic drink made in eastern and northern parts of Europe, usually from grain, potato, or fruit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a colorless alcoholic drink, usually made from grain, potato, or fruit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "schnitzel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin slice of meat, usually veal (= young cow) that is covered in egg and very small pieces of bread before being fried",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scholar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who studies a subject in great detail, especially at a university:",
        "examples": [
          "a classics/history scholar",
          "Dr Miles was a distinguished scholar of Russian history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is intelligent or good at learning by studying:",
        "examples": [
          "David's never been much of a scholar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with great knowledge, usually of a particular subject",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A scholar is also a student who has been given a college or university scholarship (= money to pay for studies).",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scholars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who studies a subject in great detail, especially at a university:",
        "examples": [
          "a classics/history scholar",
          "Dr Miles was a distinguished scholar of Russian history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is intelligent or good at learning by studying:",
        "examples": [
          "David's never been much of a scholar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with great knowledge, usually of a particular subject",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A scholar is also a student who has been given a college or university scholarship (= money to pay for studies).",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scholarship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "serious, detailed study:",
        "examples": [
          "a work of great scholarship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money given by a school, college, university, or other organization to pay for the studies of a person with great ability but little money:",
        "examples": [
          "He got/won a scholarship to Harvard.",
          "Paula went to the Royal College of Music on a scholarship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the qualities, methods, or achievements of a scholar:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Recent scholarship has addressed this scientific issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A scholarship is also money given to someone to help pay for that person's education.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scholarships": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "serious, detailed study:",
        "examples": [
          "a work of great scholarship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money given by a school, college, university, or other organization to pay for the studies of a person with great ability but little money:",
        "examples": [
          "He got/won a scholarship to Harvard.",
          "Paula went to the Royal College of Music on a scholarship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the qualities, methods, or achievements of a scholar:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Recent scholarship has addressed this scientific issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A scholarship is also money given to someone to help pay for that person's education.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "school": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where children go to be educated:",
        "examples": [
          "UK a primary/secondary school",
          "US an elementary/a middle/a high school",
          "Milton Road School",
          "They're building a new school in the town.",
          "She drives the kids to school every morning.",
          "I went to school with (= I went to the same school at the same time as) Luke's brother.",
          "UK I was at school with Luke's brother.",
          "Is Emily in/at school today or is she still ill?",
          "What did you learn at school today",
          "Which school do you go to (formal attend)?",
          "school lunches/uniform/buildings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of your life during which you go to school, or the teaching and learning activities which happen at school:",
        "examples": [
          "Most children start/begin school at the age of five.",
          "What do you want to do when you leave school (= finish studying at school)?",
          "I love/hate school.",
          "US My sister teaches school (= teaches children in a school) in New York City."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time during the day when children are studying in school:",
        "examples": [
          "before/after school",
          "School starts at 9 a.m. and finishes at 3.30 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the children and teachers at a school:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole school is/are delighted about Joel's success in the championships."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a college or university specializing in a particular subject or group of subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "the School of Oriental and African Studies",
          "She went to medical school in Edinburgh."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people can study a particular subject either some of the time or all of the time:",
        "examples": [
          "a driving/dancing school",
          "the London Business School"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a college or university or the time that a student spends there:",
        "examples": [
          "We first met in graduate school (= while doing a second or third university degree).",
          "We went to school together in Atlanta."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of painters, writers, poets, etc. whose work is similar, especially similar to that of a particular leader:",
        "examples": [
          "the Flemish School",
          "the Impressionist school of painting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of fish or other sea creatures swimming in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "a school of dolphins/whales"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to train a person or animal to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes a lot of patience to school a dog/horse.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] You must school yourself to be tolerant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach a child:",
        "examples": [
          "Her children are well schooled in correct behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people, esp. young people, are educated:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a nursery/grade/elementary/secondary/graduate school",
          "[ C ] What school do you go to?",
          "[ U ] The kids walk to school.",
          "[ C ] The whole school knew about the incident (= all the students and teachers at the school knew about it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "School also means the time spent in school:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] School is out early today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "School also means the process of being educated in a school:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Krista starts school in the fall.",
          "[ U ] I’ve got one more year of school left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A school is also a part of a college or university specializing in a particular subject or group of subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A school is also a place where a particular subject or skill is taught:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a driving/dancing/art school"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "School is also a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We went to school together in Atlanta."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of artists, writers, or philosophers (= people with theories about existence) whose styles, methods, or ideas are similar:",
        "examples": [
          "Her painting belongs to the Impressionist school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of fish or other sea animals swimming in a group",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to train or teach:",
        "examples": [
          "She was schooled locally and then went away to college."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "schoolboy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a boy who goes to school",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "like a child or at the time when someone was a child:",
        "examples": [
          "He recalled that he had a schoolboy crush on her (= liked her very much when he was a schoolboy)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "schooled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to train a person or animal to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes a lot of patience to school a dog/horse.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] You must school yourself to be tolerant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach a child:",
        "examples": [
          "Her children are well schooled in correct behaviour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "schoolgirl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a girl who goes to school",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "schoolgirls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a girl who goes to school",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "schooling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "education at school:",
        "examples": [
          "Jack didn't receive much formal schooling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "training or education:",
        "examples": [
          "He had little formal schooling (= education at school)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "schools": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where children go to be educated:",
        "examples": [
          "UK a primary/secondary school",
          "US an elementary/a middle/a high school",
          "Milton Road School",
          "They're building a new school in the town.",
          "She drives the kids to school every morning.",
          "I went to school with (= I went to the same school at the same time as) Luke's brother.",
          "UK I was at school with Luke's brother.",
          "Is Emily in/at school today or is she still ill?",
          "What did you learn at school today",
          "Which school do you go to (formal attend)?",
          "school lunches/uniform/buildings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of your life during which you go to school, or the teaching and learning activities which happen at school:",
        "examples": [
          "Most children start/begin school at the age of five.",
          "What do you want to do when you leave school (= finish studying at school)?",
          "I love/hate school.",
          "US My sister teaches school (= teaches children in a school) in New York City."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time during the day when children are studying in school:",
        "examples": [
          "before/after school",
          "School starts at 9 a.m. and finishes at 3.30 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the children and teachers at a school:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole school is/are delighted about Joel's success in the championships."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a college or university specializing in a particular subject or group of subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "the School of Oriental and African Studies",
          "She went to medical school in Edinburgh."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people can study a particular subject either some of the time or all of the time:",
        "examples": [
          "a driving/dancing school",
          "the London Business School"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a college or university or the time that a student spends there:",
        "examples": [
          "We first met in graduate school (= while doing a second or third university degree).",
          "We went to school together in Atlanta."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of painters, writers, poets, etc. whose work is similar, especially similar to that of a particular leader:",
        "examples": [
          "the Flemish School",
          "the Impressionist school of painting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of fish or other sea creatures swimming in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "a school of dolphins/whales"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to train a person or animal to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes a lot of patience to school a dog/horse.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] You must school yourself to be tolerant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach a child:",
        "examples": [
          "Her children are well schooled in correct behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people, esp. young people, are educated:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a nursery/grade/elementary/secondary/graduate school",
          "[ C ] What school do you go to?",
          "[ U ] The kids walk to school.",
          "[ C ] The whole school knew about the incident (= all the students and teachers at the school knew about it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "School also means the time spent in school:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] School is out early today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "School also means the process of being educated in a school:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Krista starts school in the fall.",
          "[ U ] I’ve got one more year of school left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A school is also a part of a college or university specializing in a particular subject or group of subjects:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A school is also a place where a particular subject or skill is taught:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a driving/dancing/art school"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "School is also a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We went to school together in Atlanta."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of artists, writers, or philosophers (= people with theories about existence) whose styles, methods, or ideas are similar:",
        "examples": [
          "Her painting belongs to the Impressionist school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of fish or other sea animals swimming in a group",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to train or teach:",
        "examples": [
          "She was schooled locally and then went away to college."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "schoolteacher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who teaches children in a school",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a teacher in a school",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "schoolwork": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "studying done by a child at school or at home",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "studying done at school or at home",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "schoolyard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an outside area next to a school where children can play games or sport when they are not studying",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "schooner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sailing ship with two or more masts and with its sails parallel to the length of the ship, rather than across it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sailing ship with two or more masts, and sails parallel to the length of the ship",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sciatica": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pain in the lower part of the back and the back of the legs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "science": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(knowledge from) the careful study of the structure and behaviour of the physical world, especially by watching, measuring, and doing experiments, and the development of theories to describe the results of these activities:",
        "examples": [
          "pure/applied science",
          "recent developments in science and technology",
          "Space travel is one of the marvels/wonders of modern science."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the facts and opinions that are provided by scientists who have studied a particular subject or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "We spoke with a few dietitians to help us understand what the science tells us about celery juice and your health.",
          "The government insisted that it would follow the science with regard to the wearing of face masks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular subject that is studied using scientific methods:",
        "examples": [
          "physical sciences",
          "Economics is not an exact science.",
          "advances in medical science"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of science:",
        "examples": [
          "a science graduate/teacherteacher",
          "a science course/lesson"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, or knowledge obtained about the world by watching it carefully and experimenting:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Advances in medical science mean that people are living longer.",
          "[ U ] She shows a talent for math and science."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sciences are also particular areas of science, such as biology, chemistry, and physics.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Science also refers to subjects which are studied like a science:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] political/computer science"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the careful study of the structure and behaviour of the world, especially by doing experiments:",
        "examples": [
          "pure/applied science",
          "Space travel is one of the wonders of modern science.",
          "Advances in science and technology are opening the way for new treatments.",
          "a science teacher/degree"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject that is studied using scientific methods:",
        "examples": [
          "medical/forensic science"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject such as physics, chemistry, or biology:",
        "examples": [
          "He studied sciences at California Institute of Technology."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sciences": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(knowledge from) the careful study of the structure and behaviour of the physical world, especially by watching, measuring, and doing experiments, and the development of theories to describe the results of these activities:",
        "examples": [
          "pure/applied science",
          "recent developments in science and technology",
          "Space travel is one of the marvels/wonders of modern science."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the facts and opinions that are provided by scientists who have studied a particular subject or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "We spoke with a few dietitians to help us understand what the science tells us about celery juice and your health.",
          "The government insisted that it would follow the science with regard to the wearing of face masks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular subject that is studied using scientific methods:",
        "examples": [
          "physical sciences",
          "Economics is not an exact science.",
          "advances in medical science"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of science:",
        "examples": [
          "a science graduate/teacherteacher",
          "a science course/lesson"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, or knowledge obtained about the world by watching it carefully and experimenting:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Advances in medical science mean that people are living longer.",
          "[ U ] She shows a talent for math and science."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sciences are also particular areas of science, such as biology, chemistry, and physics.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Science also refers to subjects which are studied like a science:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] political/computer science"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the careful study of the structure and behaviour of the world, especially by doing experiments:",
        "examples": [
          "pure/applied science",
          "Space travel is one of the wonders of modern science.",
          "Advances in science and technology are opening the way for new treatments.",
          "a science teacher/degree"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject that is studied using scientific methods:",
        "examples": [
          "medical/forensic science"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject such as physics, chemistry, or biology:",
        "examples": [
          "He studied sciences at California Institute of Technology."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scientific": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to science, or using the organized methods of science:",
        "examples": [
          "a scientific discovery/experiment/theory",
          "scientific data/evidence/research",
          "the scientific community The project has attracted considerable criticism from the scientific community (= from scientists)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "careful and using a system or method:",
        "examples": [
          "scientific approach We will have to adopt a more scientific approach in the future.",
          "scientific about I try to arrange things in some kind of a system, but I'm not very scientific about it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to science:",
        "examples": [
          "The biotechnology center is on the cutting edge of scientific research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Scientific also means using organized methods, like those of science:",
        "examples": [
          "I haven’t been very scientific about the design of the garden."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scientifically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to science, or uses the methods of science:",
        "examples": [
          "scientifically proven Exercise has been scientifically proven to boost your mood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a careful way and using a system or method:",
        "examples": [
          "He approaches everything very scientifically."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scientist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an expert who studies or works in one of the sciences:",
        "examples": [
          "a research/nuclear scientist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expert in science",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scientists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an expert who studies or works in one of the sciences:",
        "examples": [
          "a research/nuclear scientist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expert in science",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scintillating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "funny, exciting, and clever:",
        "examples": [
          "scintillating wit/repartee/conversation",
          "a scintillating personality/speech"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exciting and intelligent:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a superb script and a scintillating production."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young member of a rich and famous family:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the scion of a very wealthy newspaper-publishing family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young member of a rich and famous family",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scissor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or like scissors:",
        "examples": [
          "a scissor blade",
          "The blades pass each other in a scissor action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut something with a pair of scissors :",
        "examples": [
          "I scissored myself out of one photo.",
          "Eventually the itching was too much for him and he scissored the plaster cast off.",
          "Hold the paper firmly while scissoring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or exist in a pattern of lines crossing something or each other:",
        "examples": [
          "A tall man swept in, long limbs scissoring with his stride.",
          "The masts and sails of anchored vessels scissored the skyline."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scissors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device used for cutting materials such as paper, cloth, and hair, consisting of two sharp blades that are joined in the middle, and two handles with holes to put your fingers through:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of scissors",
          "Could you pass me the/those scissors, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cutting device consisting of two blades, each with a ring-shaped handle, which are joined in the middle so that their sharp edges move against each other, used esp. for cutting paper or cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of scissors"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sclerosis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medical condition that causes body tissue or organs to become harder, especially the arteries (= thick tubes carrying blood from the heart)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "medical a medical condition that causes the soft organs and tissues of the body to become hard",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scoff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to laugh and talk about a person or idea in a way that shows that you think they are stupid or silly:",
        "examples": [
          "The critics scoffed at his paintings.",
          "Years ago people would have scoffed at the idea that cars would be built by robots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat something quickly and eagerly:",
        "examples": [
          "I baked a huge cake this morning, and the kids scoffed the lot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "laughter at a person or idea that shows you think they are stupid or silly:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite the scoffs of her colleagues, the experiment was completely successful.",
          "This complaint might bring scoffs of mock sympathy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak about someone or something in a way which shows that you have no respect for that person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach scoffed at the notion that he was about to resign."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scoffing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh and talk about a person or idea in a way that shows that you think they are stupid or silly:",
        "examples": [
          "The critics scoffed at his paintings.",
          "Years ago people would have scoffed at the idea that cars would be built by robots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat something quickly and eagerly:",
        "examples": [
          "I baked a huge cake this morning, and the kids scoffed the lot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scoffs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to laugh and talk about a person or idea in a way that shows that you think they are stupid or silly:",
        "examples": [
          "The critics scoffed at his paintings.",
          "Years ago people would have scoffed at the idea that cars would be built by robots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat something quickly and eagerly:",
        "examples": [
          "I baked a huge cake this morning, and the kids scoffed the lot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "laughter at a person or idea that shows you think they are stupid or silly:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite the scoffs of her colleagues, the experiment was completely successful.",
          "This complaint might bring scoffs of mock sympathy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak about someone or something in a way which shows that you have no respect for that person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach scoffed at the notion that he was about to resign."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scold": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak to someone angrily because you disapprove of their behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "His mother scolded him for breaking her favourite vase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize angrily someone who has done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "His mother scolded him for breaking the window."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scolded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to someone angrily because you disapprove of their behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "His mother scolded him for breaking her favourite vase."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scolding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of speaking angrily to someone because you disapprove of their behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave his son a scolding for coming home so late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing that you disapprove of someone's behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "She received a scolding letter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scoliosis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which there is a side to side curve of the spine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, usually round, cake that is like bread, is made from flour, milk or cream, and a little fat, and is eaten with various sweet or savoury foods added in different countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Afternoon tea with scones, clotted cream and jam is a British tradition.",
          "We made some cheese scones.",
          "Date scones are very popular in Australia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, a small sweet cake that is like bread, is usually in the shape of a triangle, is made from flour, cream, butter and sugar, and often contains something such as fruit, chocolate, or pumpkin :",
        "examples": [
          "He stopped at a deli for an iced tea and a scone.",
          "A lemon sugar topping gives this blueberry scone recipe incredible flavour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, usually round, soft bread made with flour, milk, and fat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scones": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, usually round, cake that is like bread, is made from flour, milk or cream, and a little fat, and is eaten with various sweet or savoury foods added in different countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Afternoon tea with scones, clotted cream and jam is a British tradition.",
          "We made some cheese scones.",
          "Date scones are very popular in Australia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, a small sweet cake that is like bread, is usually in the shape of a triangle, is made from flour, cream, butter and sugar, and often contains something such as fruit, chocolate, or pumpkin :",
        "examples": [
          "He stopped at a deli for an iced tea and a scone.",
          "A lemon sugar topping gives this blueberry scone recipe incredible flavour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, usually round, soft bread made with flour, milk, and fat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scoop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a deep bowl-shaped end that is used to dig out and move a soft substance or powder:",
        "examples": [
          "a measuring scoop",
          "an ice-cream scoop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount held by a scoop:",
        "examples": [
          "Just one scoop of mashed potato for me, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a story or piece of news discovered and published by one newspaper before all the others:",
        "examples": [
          "The paper managed to secure a major scoop and broke the scandal to the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the latest information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Talk to his friends to get the scoop on his love life.",
          "Ask the salesperson for the scoop on the brand you're buying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something with a scoop or with something used as a scoop:",
        "examples": [
          "He scooped the sand into a bucket with his hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get a large number of votes or prizes:",
        "examples": [
          "The party is expected to scoop up the majority of the working-class vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the first newspaper to discover and print an important news story:",
        "examples": [
          "Just as we were about to publish the story, we were scooped by a rival paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a handle and a curved, open end, used to dig out and move an amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "an ice-cream scoop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A scoop is also the amount held by a scoop:",
        "examples": [
          "Just one scoop of mashed potatoes for me, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a news story discovered and published by one newspaper before all the others",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The scoop is also the most recent information or details:",
        "examples": [
          "What’s the scoop on the new boss?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a scoop to dig out and move an amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Scoop out the melon with a spoon.",
          "He scooped the sand into a bucket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the first newspaper to discover and publish a news story :",
        "examples": [
          "Another paper scooped the story, just as we were about to publish it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scooped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something with a scoop or with something used as a scoop:",
        "examples": [
          "He scooped the sand into a bucket with his hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get a large number of votes or prizes:",
        "examples": [
          "The party is expected to scoop up the majority of the working-class vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the first newspaper to discover and print an important news story:",
        "examples": [
          "Just as we were about to publish the story, we were scooped by a rival paper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scooping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something with a scoop or with something used as a scoop:",
        "examples": [
          "He scooped the sand into a bucket with his hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get a large number of votes or prizes:",
        "examples": [
          "The party is expected to scoop up the majority of the working-class vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the first newspaper to discover and print an important news story:",
        "examples": [
          "Just as we were about to publish the story, we were scooped by a rival paper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scoops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a deep bowl-shaped end that is used to dig out and move a soft substance or powder:",
        "examples": [
          "a measuring scoop",
          "an ice-cream scoop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount held by a scoop:",
        "examples": [
          "Just one scoop of mashed potato for me, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a story or piece of news discovered and published by one newspaper before all the others:",
        "examples": [
          "The paper managed to secure a major scoop and broke the scandal to the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the latest information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Talk to his friends to get the scoop on his love life.",
          "Ask the salesperson for the scoop on the brand you're buying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something with a scoop or with something used as a scoop:",
        "examples": [
          "He scooped the sand into a bucket with his hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get a large number of votes or prizes:",
        "examples": [
          "The party is expected to scoop up the majority of the working-class vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the first newspaper to discover and print an important news story:",
        "examples": [
          "Just as we were about to publish the story, we were scooped by a rival paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a handle and a curved, open end, used to dig out and move an amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "an ice-cream scoop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A scoop is also the amount held by a scoop:",
        "examples": [
          "Just one scoop of mashed potatoes for me, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a news story discovered and published by one newspaper before all the others",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The scoop is also the most recent information or details:",
        "examples": [
          "What’s the scoop on the new boss?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a scoop to dig out and move an amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Scoop out the melon with a spoon.",
          "He scooped the sand into a bucket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the first newspaper to discover and publish a news story :",
        "examples": [
          "Another paper scooped the story, just as we were about to publish it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scoot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm scooting off to the seaside for a few days' holiday.",
          "I'll have to scoot (= leave quickly) or I'll miss my train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to slide while sitting:",
        "examples": [
          "Scoot over and make room for your sister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to scoot over to the post office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To scoot is also to slide while sitting:",
        "examples": [
          "Scoot over and make room for your sister."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scooter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a child's vehicle with two or three small wheels joined to the bottom of a narrow board and a long vertical handle attached to the front wheel. It is ridden by standing with one foot on the board and pushing against the ground with the other foot:",
        "examples": [
          "Her favourite toy is a little red scooter.",
          "Parents should be evaluating whether their children's bicycles, scooters, and skateboards are safe for their age and ability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle similar to a child's scooter but with an electric motor attached, used by adults and children:",
        "examples": [
          "Some police say that because the scooters are tiny motor vehicles, state statutes regarding vehicles should apply.",
          "Today's child rides an electric scooter and plays computer games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "He rides his 50cc scooter to work every day.",
          "I wanted to ride around Rome on the back of a scooter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child’s vehicle with two or three small wheels joined to the bottom of a narrow board and a long vertical handle fixed to the front wheel. The rider stands with one foot on the board and pushes against the ground with the other foot, while turning the handle to direct movement.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a motor vehicle with two wheels, that is similar to, but smaller than, a motorcycle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scooters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a child's vehicle with two or three small wheels joined to the bottom of a narrow board and a long vertical handle attached to the front wheel. It is ridden by standing with one foot on the board and pushing against the ground with the other foot:",
        "examples": [
          "Her favourite toy is a little red scooter.",
          "Parents should be evaluating whether their children's bicycles, scooters, and skateboards are safe for their age and ability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle similar to a child's scooter but with an electric motor attached, used by adults and children:",
        "examples": [
          "Some police say that because the scooters are tiny motor vehicles, state statutes regarding vehicles should apply.",
          "Today's child rides an electric scooter and plays computer games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "He rides his 50cc scooter to work every day.",
          "I wanted to ride around Rome on the back of a scooter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child’s vehicle with two or three small wheels joined to the bottom of a narrow board and a long vertical handle fixed to the front wheel. The rider stands with one foot on the board and pushes against the ground with the other foot, while turning the handle to direct movement.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a motor vehicle with two wheels, that is similar to, but smaller than, a motorcycle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scope": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the range of a subject covered by a book, programme, discussion, class, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "beyond/outside the scope of I'm afraid that problem is beyond/outside the scope of my lecture.",
          "within the scope of Oil painting does not come within the scope of a course of this kind.",
          "broaden/widen the scope of We would now like to broaden/widen the scope of the enquiry and look at more general matters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opportunity for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "scope for There is limited scope for further reductions in the workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a telescope (= a cylinder-shaped device for making objects that are far away look closer and larger, using a combination of lenses, or lenses and curved mirrors):",
        "examples": [
          "An 8-inch scope will reveal the four bright moons of Jupiter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device you look through, that makes something look bigger and helps you aim at it, and that is attached to something such as a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "The guardsman watched through his rifle scope as the man approached the fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a microscope (= a device that uses lenses to make very small objects look larger, so that they can be scientifically examined and studied) or:",
        "examples": [
          "You will learn how to use the scope to focus on stained organisms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an endoscope (= a long, thin medical device that is used to examine the hollow organs of the body such as the lungs):",
        "examples": [
          "The surgeon looks through two scopes that provide a three-dimensional image of inside the patient.",
          "The surgery is done through a scope so the stomach is not open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch or examine something carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "They think their house is being scoped by burglars.",
          "Fire investigators scoped the area for any evidence that someone had set the fires on purpose.",
          "While retailers hoped, bargain-hunters scoped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine a hollow part inside the body with an endoscope (= a long, thin medical device):",
        "examples": [
          "In those studies, doctors scoped patients' stomachs.",
          "Players on every pro team have been scoped, mostly for their knees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan something in detail before it happens, looking at everything that is involved:",
        "examples": [
          "If the whole thing is scoped and evaluated, with sound project management, then perhaps it will be OK."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form nouns that refer to devices for looking at or discovering and measuring things:",
        "examples": [
          "a microscope",
          "a telescope"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the range of matters considered or dealt with:",
        "examples": [
          "We are going to widen the scope of the investigation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opportunity for activity:",
        "examples": [
          "There is limited scope for further reducing the workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device you look through to see something that is difficult to see directly, such as a microscope or a telescope",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the range of things that an activity, company, law, etc. deals with:",
        "examples": [
          "large/ambitious in scope",
          "beyond/outside the scope of sth He involved himself in affairs beyond the scope of his job.",
          "within the scope of sth To come within the scope of the law of confidence, the information does not have to be particularly special."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the opportunity for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "scope for (doing) sth There is scope for further improvement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scorch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) change colour with dry heat, or to burn slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The iron was too hot and he scorched the shirt.",
          "The surrounding buildings were scorched by the heat of the explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of motorcycles and cars) to travel or be driven very fast:",
        "examples": [
          "The sports car scorched past and disappeared into the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight burn, or a mark caused by burning:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire left scorch marks halfway up the wall.",
          "Just cook it enough to get the grill marks and a little scorch here and there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn a surface slightly, causing it to change color:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The iron was too hot and scorched the shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a burn mark on a surface",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scorched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slightly burned, or damaged by fire or heat:",
        "examples": [
          "The countryside was scorched after several weeks of hot sun."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scorching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very hot:",
        "examples": [
          "a scorching summer day",
          "It was scorching hot inside the greenhouse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the weather) very hot:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t want to be outside in this scorching heat.",
          "It was scorching hot at the beach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "score": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to win or get a point, goal, etc. in a competition, sport, or game:",
        "examples": [
          "Tennant scored in the last minute of the game.",
          "She has scored over twenty goals for her team this season.",
          "In American football, a touchdown scores (= is worth) six points.",
          "She scored 18 out of 20 in the spelling test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get a particular number of points on a test or in an examination:",
        "examples": [
          "She did well in her exam, scoring 85, well above the necessary 60.",
          "All the youngsters scored well in intelligence tests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to count or decide on the number of points someone gets on a test or in an examination:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of teachers are involved in preparing questions for state tests and in scoring the exams.",
          "Safeguards are built in to ensure that the tests are scored correctly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record the number of points won by competitors:",
        "examples": [
          "We need someone to score for tomorrow's match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in an activity or to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "She has certainly scored a success with her latest novel.",
          "His 2018 teen comedy scored with audiences, if not with critics.",
          "Nearly every bomb scored a hit.",
          "UK You have a lot of patience - that's where you score over (= are better than) your opponents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something:",
        "examples": [
          "I managed to score a couple of tickets to the World Cup final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get illegal drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "She tried to score some dope in a nightclub."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex with someone that you have usually just met:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you score last night, then?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a mark or cut on the surface of something hard with a pointed tool, or to draw a line through writing:",
        "examples": [
          "If you score the tile first, it will be easier to break."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write or change a piece of music for particular instruments or voices:",
        "examples": [
          "This piece is scored for strings and woodwind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of points, goals, etc. achieved in a game or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "a high/low score",
          "Have you heard the latest cricket score?",
          "At half time, the score stood at (= was) two all.",
          "The final score was 3–0.",
          "Could you keep (= record) the score at this afternoon's game?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of points someone gets on a test or in an examination:",
        "examples": [
          "The test scores of hundreds of students were compared.",
          "Only 939 out of approximately 1.4 million high school seniors achieved the perfect score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of written music showing the parts for all the instruments and voices:",
        "examples": [
          "an orchestral score"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the music written for a film, play, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a film score",
          "Rodgers wrote the score for/of/to \"Oklahoma!\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "20 or approximately 20:",
        "examples": [
          "He lived to be three score years and ten (= until he was 70 years old)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "People are leaving the organization by the score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "scores of Sean received cards from scores of local well-wishers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "about the thing or subject that has just been mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll let you have the money, so there's nothing to worry about on that score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win or obtain a point or something else that gives you an advantage in a competitive activity, such as a sport, game, or test:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Has either team scored yet?",
          "[ T ] The Packers scored a touchdown with two minutes to go in the football game.",
          "[ T ] A student from Gettysburg scored a perfect 1600 points on the college entrance exam.",
          "[ T ] fig. He scored (= obtained) a deal with a recording label two years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of written music showing the parts for all the different instruments and voices, or the music written for a movie or other entertainment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular matter among others related to it:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll let you have the money, so there’s nothing to worry about on that score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a set or group of) 20:",
        "examples": [
          "Brandon received cards from scores of (= many) local well-wishers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of points achieved or obtained in a game or other competition:",
        "examples": [
          "The final score was 103–90.",
          "Who’s going to keep score when we play bridge?",
          "infml So what’s the score (= what are the facts of this situation), doctor? Is it serious?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Service Corps of Retired Executives: an organization in the US that provides free help and advice to small businesses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scoreboard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large board on which the score of a game is shown",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large board or screen, sometimes electronic, on which the score of a game is shown",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scorecards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small card for recording the score while watching or taking part in a game, race, or competition",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win or get a point, goal, etc. in a competition, sport, or game:",
        "examples": [
          "Tennant scored in the last minute of the game.",
          "She has scored over twenty goals for her team this season.",
          "In American football, a touchdown scores (= is worth) six points.",
          "She scored 18 out of 20 in the spelling test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get a particular number of points on a test or in an examination:",
        "examples": [
          "She did well in her exam, scoring 85, well above the necessary 60.",
          "All the youngsters scored well in intelligence tests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to count or decide on the number of points someone gets on a test or in an examination:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of teachers are involved in preparing questions for state tests and in scoring the exams.",
          "Safeguards are built in to ensure that the tests are scored correctly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record the number of points won by competitors:",
        "examples": [
          "We need someone to score for tomorrow's match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in an activity or to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "She has certainly scored a success with her latest novel.",
          "His 2018 teen comedy scored with audiences, if not with critics.",
          "Nearly every bomb scored a hit.",
          "UK You have a lot of patience - that's where you score over (= are better than) your opponents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something:",
        "examples": [
          "I managed to score a couple of tickets to the World Cup final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get illegal drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "She tried to score some dope in a nightclub."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex with someone that you have usually just met:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you score last night, then?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a mark or cut on the surface of something hard with a pointed tool, or to draw a line through writing:",
        "examples": [
          "If you score the tile first, it will be easier to break."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write or change a piece of music for particular instruments or voices:",
        "examples": [
          "This piece is scored for strings and woodwind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scorer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who scores a point or goal in a game",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who scores a point or points:",
        "examples": [
          "Patrick is his team’s leading scorer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scores": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a lot of things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "scores of Sean received cards from scores of local well-wishers.",
          "Witnesses claim scores of civilians died in the attack.",
          "Scores of volunteers have worked around the clock to save the birds.",
          "The tornado left three women dead and scores of others injured.",
          "The police raid led to scores of arrests.",
          "Reports say scores of villages have been affected."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scoring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win or get a point, goal, etc. in a competition, sport, or game:",
        "examples": [
          "Tennant scored in the last minute of the game.",
          "She has scored over twenty goals for her team this season.",
          "In American football, a touchdown scores (= is worth) six points.",
          "She scored 18 out of 20 in the spelling test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get a particular number of points on a test or in an examination:",
        "examples": [
          "She did well in her exam, scoring 85, well above the necessary 60.",
          "All the youngsters scored well in intelligence tests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to count or decide on the number of points someone gets on a test or in an examination:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of teachers are involved in preparing questions for state tests and in scoring the exams.",
          "Safeguards are built in to ensure that the tests are scored correctly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record the number of points won by competitors:",
        "examples": [
          "We need someone to score for tomorrow's match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in an activity or to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "She has certainly scored a success with her latest novel.",
          "His 2018 teen comedy scored with audiences, if not with critics.",
          "Nearly every bomb scored a hit.",
          "UK You have a lot of patience - that's where you score over (= are better than) your opponents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something:",
        "examples": [
          "I managed to score a couple of tickets to the World Cup final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get illegal drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "She tried to score some dope in a nightclub."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex with someone that you have usually just met:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you score last night, then?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a mark or cut on the surface of something hard with a pointed tool, or to draw a line through writing:",
        "examples": [
          "If you score the tile first, it will be easier to break."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write or change a piece of music for particular instruments or voices:",
        "examples": [
          "This piece is scored for strings and woodwind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scorn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very strong feeling of no respect for someone or something that you think is stupid or has no value:",
        "examples": [
          "She has nothing but scorn for the new generation of politicians.",
          "Why do you always pour/heap scorn on (= criticize severely and unfairly) my suggestions?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show scorn for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "So does he respect the press and media, or does he secretly scorn them?",
          "You scorned all my suggestions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse advice or an offer because you are too proud:",
        "examples": [
          "She scorned all my offers of help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling that someone or something is of little or no worth and deserves no respect:",
        "examples": [
          "These countries deserve our respect, not the scorn of a politician."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat with a great lack of respect, or to refuse something because you think it is wrong or not acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "He was scorned by his classmates for his bad behavior."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scorned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show scorn for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "So does he respect the press and media, or does he secretly scorn them?",
          "You scorned all my suggestions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse advice or an offer because you are too proud:",
        "examples": [
          "She scorned all my offers of help."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scorpio": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the eighth sign of the zodiac, relating to the period 23 October to 21 November and represented by a scorpion (= a small creature that has a curved tail with a poisonous sting), or a person born during this period:",
        "examples": [
          "His star sign is Scorpio.",
          "My birthday is 5 November so I'm a Scorpio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the eighth sign of the zodiac, covering the period October 24 to November 21 and represented by a scorpion, or a person born during this period",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scorpion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small creature similar to an insect that lives in hot, dry areas of the world and has a long body and a curved tail with a poisonous sting (= pointed part that can go through skin)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small creature that lives in hot, dry areas of the world and has a long body and a curved tail with a poisonous sting",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scorpions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small creature similar to an insect that lives in hot, dry areas of the world and has a long body and a curved tail with a poisonous sting (= pointed part that can go through skin)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small creature that lives in hot, dry areas of the world and has a long body and a curved tail with a poisonous sting",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person from Scotland",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scotch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from being believed or being done:",
        "examples": [
          "Her remarks were intended to scotch rumours of imminent job losses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of whisky (= a strong alcoholic drink) made in Scotland:",
        "examples": [
          "a bottle of Scotch",
          "I'll have a Scotch (= a glass of Scotch)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made or produced in Scotland:",
        "examples": [
          "Scotch whisky"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from being believed or being done:",
        "examples": [
          "The company hoped to scotch the rumors of a takeover."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scotland": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country that is part of the United Kingdom",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Scotland or its people:",
        "examples": [
          "His wife is Scots.",
          "a Scots accent",
          "Scots law",
          "Scots Gaelic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a language spoken in Scotland that is related to English, but has some important differences:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandparents still speak broad Scots at home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scottie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scottish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Scotland or its people:",
        "examples": [
          "Scottish dancing/music",
          "the Scottish Highlands",
          "Scottish law"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scoundrel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a man, who treats other people very badly and has no moral principles:",
        "examples": [
          "He was, she said, a heartless scoundrel who had stripped her of everything she owned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, esp. an elected official, who treats others badly and cannot be trusted",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove dirt from something by rubbing it hard with something rough:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll have to scour out those old cooking pots before you use them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search a place or thing very carefully in order to try to find something:",
        "examples": [
          "The police are scouring the area for the missing child.",
          "I scoured the shops for a blue and white shirt, but I couldn't find one anywhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of farm animals, especially cows and pigs) to have diarrhoea:",
        "examples": [
          "Several calves were scouring and one died within days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of removing dirt from something by rubbing it hard with something rough:",
        "examples": [
          "A quick scour with salt and an old toothbrush is a simple way to freshen up stained cups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a search:",
        "examples": [
          "We need as many volunteers as possible for a scour of the beach to pick up everything that shouldn't be there.",
          "A scour of the recent headlines could be a little concerning for shareholders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in which the continuous movement of water gradually forms a hole in the sediments (= sand, stones, etc.) in a river, etc., or the sediments themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Huge scour marks in the bed of the Channel could have been created only by a giant torrent of water.",
          "Another $20 million will be spent to replace the scour, or riverbed material, just downriver from the dam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "diarrhoea in farm animals, especially cows and pigs:",
        "examples": [
          "Scour in young calves is caused mainly by parasites and viruses.",
          "Of the three animals, one had died of scours and several others appeared ill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clean something by rubbing it hard with rough cleaning material:",
        "examples": [
          "We scoured the pots and pans with pads of steel wool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search a place or thing very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "Police are scouring the countryside for the missing child."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scoured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove dirt from something by rubbing it hard with something rough:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll have to scour out those old cooking pots before you use them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search a place or thing very carefully in order to try to find something:",
        "examples": [
          "The police are scouring the area for the missing child.",
          "I scoured the shops for a blue and white shirt, but I couldn't find one anywhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of farm animals, especially cows and pigs) to have diarrhoea:",
        "examples": [
          "Several calves were scouring and one died within days."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scourge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that causes great suffering or a lot of trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "the scourge of war/poverty/drugs",
          "Pop-up ads have been described as the scourge of the Internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause great suffering or a lot of trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "The country has been scourged by (= has suffered very much because of) famine in recent years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to beat someone with a whip (= a piece of leather or rope fastened to a stick) as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "When Jesus was scourged by the Roman soldiers he bled like a man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that causes harm, evil, or destruction:",
        "examples": [
          "Smallpox, that scourge of previous generations, now is effectively extinct."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scouring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove dirt from something by rubbing it hard with something rough:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll have to scour out those old cooking pots before you use them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search a place or thing very carefully in order to try to find something:",
        "examples": [
          "The police are scouring the area for the missing child.",
          "I scoured the shops for a blue and white shirt, but I couldn't find one anywhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of farm animals, especially cows and pigs) to have diarrhoea:",
        "examples": [
          "Several calves were scouring and one died within days."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a soldier, sent out to get information about where the enemy are and what they are doing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person employed to look for people with particular skills, especially in sport or entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "talent/modelling scout He claimed to be a talent/modelling scout, but we had our doubts.",
          "Manchester United's chief scout spotted him when he was playing for his school team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick look around a place or area, especially in order to find something:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a quick scout around the house to check everything was okay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to look in various places for something you want:",
        "examples": [
          "He's scouting about/around for somewhere better to live.",
          "scout something out She's visiting Connecticut to scout out (= discover information about) the east coast housing market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an international organization that encourages young people of all ages to take part in activities outside and to become responsible and independent:",
        "examples": [
          "She later joined the Scouts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boy or girl who is a member of the Scouts:",
        "examples": [
          "a group of Scouts",
          "a new Scout leader/troop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Boy Scout or Girl Scout",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to look for people with particular skills, esp. in sports or entertainment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A scout is also a person, esp. a soldier, sent out to get information about the enemy.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to look in various places for something you want or to check for possible danger:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Retired folks were scouting for homes in Florida.",
          "[ I ] When not traveling worldwide to scout out ideas, they visit with their daughter Sarah."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports, to scout is to have the job of trying to find young players with the ability to play the sport well:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I scouted for the Angels baseball team for about 15 years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scouted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to look in various places for something you want:",
        "examples": [
          "He's scouting about/around for somewhere better to live.",
          "scout something out She's visiting Connecticut to scout out (= discover information about) the east coast housing market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scouting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activities that Scouts take part in:",
        "examples": [
          "I have fond memories of my scouting days (= the time when I was a Scout)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scouts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an international organization that encourages young people of all ages to take part in activities outside and to become responsible and independent:",
        "examples": [
          "She later joined the Scouts.",
          "He's going camping with the Scouts this weekend.",
          "All three of my sons were in the Scouts.",
          "How long has Maisie been in the Scouts?",
          "He joined the Scouts at the age of seven.",
          "He volunteers with the Scouts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scowl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to look at someone or something with a very annoyed expression:",
        "examples": [
          "The boy scowled at her and reluctantly followed her back into school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very annoyed expression:",
        "examples": [
          "She was clearly annoyed, as you could tell from the scowl on her face.",
          "He opened the door again, not bothering to hide his fierce scowl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use the face to express anger, esp. at someone:",
        "examples": [
          "When I asked the boss for a day off, he just scowled and told me to get back to work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrabble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use your fingers to quickly find something that you cannot see:",
        "examples": [
          "He was scrabbling in the sand searching for the ring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to get something quickly that is not easily available:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is scrabbling around for ways to raise revenue without putting up taxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to climb quickly and without care:",
        "examples": [
          "Paul scrabbled up the cliff, dislodging several small stones.",
          "We were scrabbling over the rocks as fast as we could."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a game played on a board covered in squares in which players win points by creating words from letters with different values and connecting these words with ones already on the board",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your hands or fingers quickly to find and pick up something, esp. something that you cannot see:",
        "examples": [
          "She scrabbled around in her bag, trying to find her keys."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scram": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go away quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Get out of here! Go on, scram!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave quickly; get away:",
        "examples": [
          "We’d better scram!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scramble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move or climb quickly but with difficulty, often using your hands to help you:",
        "examples": [
          "scramble up/over She scrambled up the steep hillside and over the rocks.",
          "scramble into He scrambled into his clothes (= put them on quickly) and raced to get help.",
          "scramble for As the burning plane landed, the terrified passengers scrambled for the door (= tried to reach the door quickly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete with other people for something there is very little of:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] People are scrambling to buy property before prices rise even further."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a quarterback in American football) to run quickly with the ball to avoid an opponent who has broken through the line of players that protects them:",
        "examples": [
          "The quarterback saw the defender coming and scrambled to his right for six yards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put things such as words or letters in the wrong order so that they do not make sense:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a habit of scrambling his words when excited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix food as it is being fried, especially eggs or tofu (= a soft, pale food that has very little flavour but is high in protein, made from the seed of the soya plant):",
        "examples": [
          "I’m sure this dish would be just as delicious if you scrambled the eggs first.",
          "You can use any kind of tofu when scrambling it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a radio or phone signal so that it can only be understood using a special device",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause a plane to) take off very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "A helicopter was scrambled within minutes of the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a climb that is difficult so that you have to use your hands to help you:",
        "examples": [
          "a scramble It was a real scramble to the top of the hillside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of hurrying:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] As soon as the plane landed there was a mad/wild scramble to get out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hurried attempt to get something:",
        "examples": [
          "a scramble for After the death of the dictator there was an unseemly scramble for power among the generals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "We're planning a scramble through the forest next weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dish of food that is mixed as it is being fried, especially eggs or tofu (= a soft, pale food that has very little flavour but is high in protein, made from the seed of the soya plant):",
        "examples": [
          "a potato-sausage scramble",
          "tofu scramble with mushrooms and spinach"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or climb quickly but with difficulty, often using the hands:",
        "examples": [
          "She scrambled to safety away from the fighting.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] fig. Poultry farmers scrambled (= worked hard and fast) to provide water to their flocks as pipes burst in Georgia’s coldest weather this century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix together and cook the transparent and yellow parts of eggs:",
        "examples": [
          "We had bacon and scrambled eggs for breakfast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a radio or telephone signal while it is being sent so that it cannot be understood without a special device",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of moving or climbing quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. There was a mad scramble (= many people moving at once) for the best seats in the theater."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrambled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or climb quickly but with difficulty, often using your hands to help you:",
        "examples": [
          "scramble up/over She scrambled up the steep hillside and over the rocks.",
          "scramble into He scrambled into his clothes (= put them on quickly) and raced to get help.",
          "scramble for As the burning plane landed, the terrified passengers scrambled for the door (= tried to reach the door quickly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete with other people for something there is very little of:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] People are scrambling to buy property before prices rise even further."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a quarterback in American football) to run quickly with the ball to avoid an opponent who has broken through the line of players that protects them:",
        "examples": [
          "The quarterback saw the defender coming and scrambled to his right for six yards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put things such as words or letters in the wrong order so that they do not make sense:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a habit of scrambling his words when excited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix food as it is being fried, especially eggs or tofu (= a soft, pale food that has very little flavour but is high in protein, made from the seed of the soya plant):",
        "examples": [
          "I’m sure this dish would be just as delicious if you scrambled the eggs first.",
          "You can use any kind of tofu when scrambling it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a radio or phone signal so that it can only be understood using a special device",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause a plane to) take off very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "A helicopter was scrambled within minutes of the news."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrambling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not continue with a system or plan:",
        "examples": [
          "They're considering scrapping the tax and raising the money in other ways.",
          "We scrapped our plans for a trip to France."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something that is no longer useful or wanted, often using its parts in new ways:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of nuclear weapons have been scrapped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a fight or an argument",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "old cars and machines or pieces of metal, etc. that are not now needed but have parts that can be used to make other things:",
        "examples": [
          "scrap iron/metal",
          "We sold our old car for scrap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of something or a small amount of information:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have a scrap of paper I could write on?",
          "I've read every scrap of information I can find on the subject.",
          "There's not a scrap of (= no) evidence to suggest that he committed the crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small pieces of food that have not been eaten and are usually thrown away:",
        "examples": [
          "We give all our scraps to our cat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fight or argument, especially a quick, noisy one about something not important:",
        "examples": [
          "A couple of kids were having a scrap in the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something no longer useful or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "Over 60% of all Georgians want to keep the present flag and only 29% want to scrap it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old or used material, esp. metal, that has been collected in one place, often in order to be treated so that it can be used again:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with stealing copper tubing, which he then sold as scrap metal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small and often irregular piece of something, or a small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He jotted it down on a scrap of paper.",
          "[ pl ] She picked up scraps of information about her husband’s whereabouts, but nothing definite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to continue with an activity or plan:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank has scrapped its plans for a property division."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something that is no longer useful or wanted, especially so that its parts can be used:",
        "examples": [
          "The car would have cost so much to repair that I decided to scrap it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old material, especially metal, that can be sold and used again:",
        "examples": [
          "scrap metal",
          "send/use sth for scrap The building materials were sent for scrap.",
          "a scrap dealer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrapbook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book with empty pages where you can stick newspaper articles, pictures, etc. that you have collected and want to keep",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book with empty pages where you can stick newspaper articles, pictures, etc., that you have collected and want to keep",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrape": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove an unwanted covering or a top layer from something, especially using a sharp edge or something rough:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + adj  ] Scrape your boots clean before you come in.",
          "We'll have to scrape the snow off the car before we go out in it.",
          "Emily scraped away the dead leaves to reveal the tiny shoot of a new plant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) rub against a surface so that slight damage or an unpleasant noise is produced:",
        "examples": [
          "Jackie fell over and scraped her knee (on the pavement).",
          "I was woken up by the noise of branches scraping against my bedroom window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in getting or achieving something, but with difficulty or by a very small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Her grades weren't great, but she scraped into university."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get data from a website, etc., using a special computer program:",
        "examples": [
          "Twitter is a veritable playground for data scientists looking to scrape and analyze public data.",
          "Millions of Flickr photos were scraped to train facial recognition software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult or slightly dangerous situation that you cause by your own silly behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always getting into silly scrapes - I wish she'd think before she does things.",
          "He had a couple of scrapes with the police and ended up in court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight injury or an unpleasant noise produced by rubbing against a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "\"It's just a scrape,\" said the boy looking down at his bleeding knee.",
          "I hate the scrape of chalk on a blackboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something by rubbing something rough or sharp against it, or to rub part of your body against something rough that tears away or injures your skin:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Jackie scraped her knee on the wall as she was climbing over it.",
          "[ T ] Sheila scraped the snow off the windshield of her car.",
          "[ I ] The metal gate scraped along the ground when I opened it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight injury caused by having your skin rubbed against something rough:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a few scrapes from the accident in the parking lot, but nothing serious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A scrape is also a difficult situation that you are in because of your own actions:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh, he’s had a few scrapes with the law when he was younger, but he’s straightened his life out now."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scraped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove an unwanted covering or a top layer from something, especially using a sharp edge or something rough:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + adj  ] Scrape your boots clean before you come in.",
          "We'll have to scrape the snow off the car before we go out in it.",
          "Emily scraped away the dead leaves to reveal the tiny shoot of a new plant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) rub against a surface so that slight damage or an unpleasant noise is produced:",
        "examples": [
          "Jackie fell over and scraped her knee (on the pavement).",
          "I was woken up by the noise of branches scraping against my bedroom window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in getting or achieving something, but with difficulty or by a very small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Her grades weren't great, but she scraped into university."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get data from a website, etc., using a special computer program:",
        "examples": [
          "Twitter is a veritable playground for data scientists looking to scrape and analyze public data.",
          "Millions of Flickr photos were scraped to train facial recognition software."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrapes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove an unwanted covering or a top layer from something, especially using a sharp edge or something rough:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + obj + adj  ] Scrape your boots clean before you come in.",
          "We'll have to scrape the snow off the car before we go out in it.",
          "Emily scraped away the dead leaves to reveal the tiny shoot of a new plant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) rub against a surface so that slight damage or an unpleasant noise is produced:",
        "examples": [
          "Jackie fell over and scraped her knee (on the pavement).",
          "I was woken up by the noise of branches scraping against my bedroom window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in getting or achieving something, but with difficulty or by a very small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Her grades weren't great, but she scraped into university."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get data from a website, etc., using a special computer program:",
        "examples": [
          "Twitter is a veritable playground for data scientists looking to scrape and analyze public data.",
          "Millions of Flickr photos were scraped to train facial recognition software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult or slightly dangerous situation that you cause by your own silly behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always getting into silly scrapes - I wish she'd think before she does things.",
          "He had a couple of scrapes with the police and ended up in court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight injury or an unpleasant noise produced by rubbing against a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "\"It's just a scrape,\" said the boy looking down at his bleeding knee.",
          "I hate the scrape of chalk on a blackboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something by rubbing something rough or sharp against it, or to rub part of your body against something rough that tears away or injures your skin:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Jackie scraped her knee on the wall as she was climbing over it.",
          "[ T ] Sheila scraped the snow off the windshield of her car.",
          "[ I ] The metal gate scraped along the ground when I opened it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight injury caused by having your skin rubbed against something rough:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a few scrapes from the accident in the parking lot, but nothing serious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A scrape is also a difficult situation that you are in because of your own actions:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh, he’s had a few scrapes with the law when he was younger, but he’s straightened his life out now."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scraping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of removing the surface from something using a sharp edge or something rough :",
        "examples": [
          "Use techniques that generate less dust, such as wet sanding or scraping.",
          "I do all the chopping, scraping and pressing the garlic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of rubbing against a surface so that slight damage or an unpleasant noise is produced:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard the scraping of a chair and then footsteps.",
          "There was a scraping noise as the train derailed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part that has been removed from the surface of something with a sharp edge or something rough :",
        "examples": [
          "The pathologist collected fingernail scrapings from Craig's hands.",
          "The roads are so narrow that trucks leave scrapings of paint on the mountain walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of taking information from a website or computer screen and putting it into spreadsheet (= an electronic document in which information is arranged in rows and columns and can be used in calculations) on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "The law on scraping is still not fully developed, so the push for more and more online data moves forward on uncertain ground."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrapped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrapping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrappy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "badly organized or put together:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm afraid your last essay was a very scrappy piece of work.",
          "We were scrappy in the first half and deserved to lose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "untidy and not very attractive or well developed:",
        "examples": [
          "They live on a scrappy street in a poor part of town.",
          "a patch of scrappy bushes by the front door"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong, determined character, and willing to argue or fight for what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "a scrappy little kid who won't take no for an answer",
          "Big companies are losing market share to scrappy smaller operators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very competitive and willing to oppose others without fear to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "They were a scrappy team – you had to go all out to beat them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scraps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small pieces of food that have not been eaten and are usually thrown away:",
        "examples": [
          "We give all our scraps to our cat.",
          "This dish is a great way of using up leftover scraps of roast meat.",
          "I usually make a stock from any veggie scraps I have.",
          "Fruit and vegetable scraps can go on the compost heap.",
          "Restaurant food scraps are now collected for composting.",
          "I generally use any pastry scraps to decorate the top of the pie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scratch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cut or damage a surface or your skin slightly with or on something sharp or rough:",
        "examples": [
          "We scratched the wall trying to get the bed into Martha's room.",
          "Be careful not to scratch yourself on the roses.",
          "scratch about/around for A few chickens were scratching about/around (= searching with their beaks) in the yard for grain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you scratch something on or off a surface, you add it or remove it by scratching:",
        "examples": [
          "scratch something on something People have been scratching their names on this rock for years.",
          "scratch something off something I scratched some paint off the door as I was getting out of the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an animal scratches, it rubs something with its claws (= sharp nails):",
        "examples": [
          "scratch at The dog's scratching at the door – he wants to be let in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub your skin with your nails:",
        "examples": [
          "scratch (at) He was scratching (at) his mosquito bites.",
          "Hannah scratched her head thoughtfully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove yourself or another person or an animal from a competition before the start:",
        "examples": [
          "scratch from The world champion scratched from the 800 metres after injuring herself the day before.",
          "scratch someone/something from something They scratched the horse from the race because she had become lame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to do something you had planned to do:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to scratch our plans when I lost my job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying you take back something you have just said, especially in order to say it in a better way or to say something different:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything I did was in the cause of safety. No, scratch that – not safety but survival.",
          "It would have been better to say your brother wasn’t driving the car at all. Scratch that – telling the truth is usually best in the end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark made by scratching:",
        "examples": [
          "Her legs were covered in scratches and bruises after her walk through the forest.",
          "There was a scratch on the CD.",
          "without a scratch Amazingly, he survived the accident without a scratch (= without suffering any injuries at all)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of scratching:",
        "examples": [
          "have a scratch That dog is having a good scratch. It must have fleas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal that leaves a competition before it starts:",
        "examples": [
          "The Australian Open winner was a late scratch.",
          "He was a last-minute scratch from Sunday's game because of inflammation in his right knee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people brought together in a hurry in order to play together on a particular occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "He knew that any shortcomings of what was essentially a scratch side would be exposed by the opposition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut or damage a surface with something sharp or rough, or to rub a part of your body with something sharp or rough:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He used a penknife to scratch his initials into the bark of the tree.",
          "[ I ] You can hold the cat – she won’t scratch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you scratch your skin, you rub it with the nails of your fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I know they itch, but don’t scratch your mosquito bites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove yourself or another person or an animal from a competition before the start:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Mary Slaney scratched from the 1500-meter run because of an Achilles tendon problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To scratch is also to decide not to do something that you had planned to do; to cancel:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We were going to remodel our kitchen, but we had to scratch that when I lost my job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cut or mark that is made in a surface with something sharp or rough:",
        "examples": [
          "Tiny particles of car wax fill in the little scratches on the car."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scratched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut or damage a surface or your skin slightly with or on something sharp or rough:",
        "examples": [
          "We scratched the wall trying to get the bed into Martha's room.",
          "Be careful not to scratch yourself on the roses.",
          "scratch about/around for A few chickens were scratching about/around (= searching with their beaks) in the yard for grain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you scratch something on or off a surface, you add it or remove it by scratching:",
        "examples": [
          "scratch something on something People have been scratching their names on this rock for years.",
          "scratch something off something I scratched some paint off the door as I was getting out of the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an animal scratches, it rubs something with its claws (= sharp nails):",
        "examples": [
          "scratch at The dog's scratching at the door – he wants to be let in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub your skin with your nails:",
        "examples": [
          "scratch (at) He was scratching (at) his mosquito bites.",
          "Hannah scratched her head thoughtfully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove yourself or another person or an animal from a competition before the start:",
        "examples": [
          "scratch from The world champion scratched from the 800 metres after injuring herself the day before.",
          "scratch someone/something from something They scratched the horse from the race because she had become lame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to do something you had planned to do:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to scratch our plans when I lost my job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying you take back something you have just said, especially in order to say it in a better way or to say something different:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything I did was in the cause of safety. No, scratch that – not safety but survival.",
          "It would have been better to say your brother wasn’t driving the car at all. Scratch that – telling the truth is usually best in the end."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scratches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cut or damage a surface or your skin slightly with or on something sharp or rough:",
        "examples": [
          "We scratched the wall trying to get the bed into Martha's room.",
          "Be careful not to scratch yourself on the roses.",
          "scratch about/around for A few chickens were scratching about/around (= searching with their beaks) in the yard for grain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you scratch something on or off a surface, you add it or remove it by scratching:",
        "examples": [
          "scratch something on something People have been scratching their names on this rock for years.",
          "scratch something off something I scratched some paint off the door as I was getting out of the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an animal scratches, it rubs something with its claws (= sharp nails):",
        "examples": [
          "scratch at The dog's scratching at the door – he wants to be let in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub your skin with your nails:",
        "examples": [
          "scratch (at) He was scratching (at) his mosquito bites.",
          "Hannah scratched her head thoughtfully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove yourself or another person or an animal from a competition before the start:",
        "examples": [
          "scratch from The world champion scratched from the 800 metres after injuring herself the day before.",
          "scratch someone/something from something They scratched the horse from the race because she had become lame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to do something you had planned to do:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to scratch our plans when I lost my job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for saying you take back something you have just said, especially in order to say it in a better way or to say something different:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything I did was in the cause of safety. No, scratch that – not safety but survival.",
          "It would have been better to say your brother wasn’t driving the car at all. Scratch that – telling the truth is usually best in the end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark made by scratching:",
        "examples": [
          "Her legs were covered in scratches and bruises after her walk through the forest.",
          "There was a scratch on the CD.",
          "without a scratch Amazingly, he survived the accident without a scratch (= without suffering any injuries at all)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of scratching:",
        "examples": [
          "have a scratch That dog is having a good scratch. It must have fleas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal that leaves a competition before it starts:",
        "examples": [
          "The Australian Open winner was a late scratch.",
          "He was a last-minute scratch from Sunday's game because of inflammation in his right knee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people brought together in a hurry in order to play together on a particular occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "He knew that any shortcomings of what was essentially a scratch side would be exposed by the opposition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut or damage a surface with something sharp or rough, or to rub a part of your body with something sharp or rough:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He used a penknife to scratch his initials into the bark of the tree.",
          "[ I ] You can hold the cat – she won’t scratch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you scratch your skin, you rub it with the nails of your fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I know they itch, but don’t scratch your mosquito bites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove yourself or another person or an animal from a competition before the start:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Mary Slaney scratched from the 1500-meter run because of an Achilles tendon problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To scratch is also to decide not to do something that you had planned to do; to cancel:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We were going to remodel our kitchen, but we had to scratch that when I lost my job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cut or mark that is made in a surface with something sharp or rough:",
        "examples": [
          "Tiny particles of car wax fill in the little scratches on the car."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scratching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of rubbing your skin with your nails:",
        "examples": [
          "There are lots of hand movements and scratching of chins.",
          "Keep your fingernails short to avoid skin damage from any unconscious scratching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of something such as an animal's sharp nails rubbing on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Then I heard it again - the sound of scratching behind the wall.",
          "The scratching of his pen was the only sound.",
          "They were soft scratchings or shufflings, like the sounds made by an animal as it sniffed about in search of food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cuts on or damage to a surface caused by something hard or rough rubbing on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Metal utensils will cause some scratching of the surface of your non-stick cookware."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "writing cut into the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "In the abandoned school there were hundreds of scratchings carved into wooden desktops.",
          "These characters were more like the ancient scratchings on Chinese oracle bones than their complicated modern Chinese counterparts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "writing, especially notes written in a quick and untidy way:",
        "examples": [
          "I looked at the scratchings on my notepad.",
          "These are not the scratchings of someone who is keeping up with current events."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scratchy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A scratchy record, etc. has scratches on it so it makes unpleasant noises when it is played:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent the evening listening to her scratchy old jazz records."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Scratchy clothes are rough and uncomfortable.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a part of your body such as your throat or eye feels scratchy, it feels dry and uncomfortable. :",
        "examples": [
          "Lemon tea is good for soothing a scratchy throat.",
          "Styes can cause a scratchy sensation on the eyeball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A scratchy pen does not write easily and without interruption:",
        "examples": [
          "This pen's scratchy. Do you have another one?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Scratchy drawings or lines are made with quick, rough marks:",
        "examples": [
          "His strange scratchy drawings intrigue kids.",
          "The illustrator normally works with scratchy lines and a full, cheerful range of colours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrawny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unpleasantly thin, often with bones showing:",
        "examples": [
          "He came home after three months at college looking terribly scrawny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person’s or animal’s body) very thin because not fed enough, so that you can see the shape of the bones under the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "The store had only a few scrawny chickens left."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scream": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cry or say something loudly and usually on a high note, especially because of strong emotions such as fear, excitement, or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "A spider landed on her pillow and she screamed.",
          "Through the smoke, the rescuers could hear people screaming for help.",
          "He was screaming in/with pain and begging for anaesthetic.",
          "They screamed with laughter at her jokes.",
          "Ken screamed (out) a warning telling people to get out of the way.",
          "Mrs Brown screamed (= shouted angrily) at Joel for dropping the test-tube.",
          "I've never found screaming (and shouting) (= shouting angrily) at my staff to be very effective.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I wish you were dead!\" she screamed (= shouted angrily).",
          "I tried to apologize, but he just screamed abuse/obscenities at me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle screams, it moves very quickly making a loud high sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The cars screamed round the bend/past the spectators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud, high sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The ambulance raced round the corner with its tyres screaming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a word or image screams (out), it gets attention because it is very big or easy to notice:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Latest Plane Disaster!\" screamed the newspaper headlines the next day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud, high sound you make when very frightened, excited, or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "a scream of pain/rage/joy/laughter",
          "No one heard their screams.",
          "She let out a piercing/shrill scream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, thing, or situation that is very funny:",
        "examples": [
          "Jane's such a scream - her jokes have me in stitches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cry or say something loudly and usually on a high note, esp. because of strong emotions such as fear, excitement, or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The children screamed in delight as they sledded down the hill.",
          "[ I ] Some people still trapped in the wreckage screamed for help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud high sound you make when you are frightened, excited, or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "screams of joy/laughter/pain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang A scream is someone or something that is very entertaining:",
        "examples": [
          "Josie’s a real scream – she’s never serious."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "screamed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cry or say something loudly and usually on a high note, especially because of strong emotions such as fear, excitement, or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "A spider landed on her pillow and she screamed.",
          "Through the smoke, the rescuers could hear people screaming for help.",
          "He was screaming in/with pain and begging for anaesthetic.",
          "They screamed with laughter at her jokes.",
          "Ken screamed (out) a warning telling people to get out of the way.",
          "Mrs Brown screamed (= shouted angrily) at Joel for dropping the test-tube.",
          "I've never found screaming (and shouting) (= shouting angrily) at my staff to be very effective.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I wish you were dead!\" she screamed (= shouted angrily).",
          "I tried to apologize, but he just screamed abuse/obscenities at me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle screams, it moves very quickly making a loud high sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The cars screamed round the bend/past the spectators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud, high sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The ambulance raced round the corner with its tyres screaming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a word or image screams (out), it gets attention because it is very big or easy to notice:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Latest Plane Disaster!\" screamed the newspaper headlines the next day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "screaming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cry or say something loudly and usually on a high note, especially because of strong emotions such as fear, excitement, or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "A spider landed on her pillow and she screamed.",
          "Through the smoke, the rescuers could hear people screaming for help.",
          "He was screaming in/with pain and begging for anaesthetic.",
          "They screamed with laughter at her jokes.",
          "Ken screamed (out) a warning telling people to get out of the way.",
          "Mrs Brown screamed (= shouted angrily) at Joel for dropping the test-tube.",
          "I've never found screaming (and shouting) (= shouting angrily) at my staff to be very effective.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I wish you were dead!\" she screamed (= shouted angrily).",
          "I tried to apologize, but he just screamed abuse/obscenities at me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle screams, it moves very quickly making a loud high sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The cars screamed round the bend/past the spectators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud, high sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The ambulance raced round the corner with its tyres screaming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a word or image screams (out), it gets attention because it is very big or easy to notice:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Latest Plane Disaster!\" screamed the newspaper headlines the next day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "screams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cry or say something loudly and usually on a high note, especially because of strong emotions such as fear, excitement, or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "A spider landed on her pillow and she screamed.",
          "Through the smoke, the rescuers could hear people screaming for help.",
          "He was screaming in/with pain and begging for anaesthetic.",
          "They screamed with laughter at her jokes.",
          "Ken screamed (out) a warning telling people to get out of the way.",
          "Mrs Brown screamed (= shouted angrily) at Joel for dropping the test-tube.",
          "I've never found screaming (and shouting) (= shouting angrily) at my staff to be very effective.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I wish you were dead!\" she screamed (= shouted angrily).",
          "I tried to apologize, but he just screamed abuse/obscenities at me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle screams, it moves very quickly making a loud high sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The cars screamed round the bend/past the spectators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud, high sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The ambulance raced round the corner with its tyres screaming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a word or image screams (out), it gets attention because it is very big or easy to notice:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Latest Plane Disaster!\" screamed the newspaper headlines the next day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud, high sound you make when very frightened, excited, or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "a scream of pain/rage/joy/laughter",
          "No one heard their screams.",
          "She let out a piercing/shrill scream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, thing, or situation that is very funny:",
        "examples": [
          "Jane's such a scream - her jokes have me in stitches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cry or say something loudly and usually on a high note, esp. because of strong emotions such as fear, excitement, or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The children screamed in delight as they sledded down the hill.",
          "[ I ] Some people still trapped in the wreckage screamed for help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud high sound you make when you are frightened, excited, or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "screams of joy/laughter/pain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang A scream is someone or something that is very entertaining:",
        "examples": [
          "Josie’s a real scream – she’s never serious."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "screech": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an unpleasant, loud, high noise:",
        "examples": [
          "She was screeching at him at the top of her voice.",
          "He was screeching with pain/laughter.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Don't you dare touch me!\" she screeched.",
          "The car screeched to a halt/standstill (= stopped very suddenly, making a loud high noise).",
          "figurative The economic recovery is likely to screech to a halt/standstill (= stop very suddenly) if taxes are increased."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, loud, high noise that is unpleasant to hear:",
        "examples": [
          "He let out a loud screech.",
          "The truck stopped with a screech of brakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, loud, high noise:",
        "examples": [
          "They clapped their hands and screeched with laughter.",
          "A semitrailer truck screeched to a halt (= stopped suddenly with a long, loud, high noise of its brakes) ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "screeches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an unpleasant, loud, high noise:",
        "examples": [
          "She was screeching at him at the top of her voice.",
          "He was screeching with pain/laughter.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Don't you dare touch me!\" she screeched.",
          "The car screeched to a halt/standstill (= stopped very suddenly, making a loud high noise).",
          "figurative The economic recovery is likely to screech to a halt/standstill (= stop very suddenly) if taxes are increased."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, loud, high noise that is unpleasant to hear:",
        "examples": [
          "He let out a loud screech.",
          "The truck stopped with a screech of brakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, loud, high noise:",
        "examples": [
          "They clapped their hands and screeched with laughter.",
          "A semitrailer truck screeched to a halt (= stopped suddenly with a long, loud, high noise of its brakes) ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "screeching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, loud, high noise that is unpleasant to hear:",
        "examples": [
          "I was woken by the sudden screeching of two cats fighting.",
          "We could not bear any more of the child's screeching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making a long, loud, high noise that is unpleasant to hear:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a crowd of screeching demonstrators outside the hotel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "screen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat surface in a cinema, on a television, or as part of a computer, on which pictures or words are shown:",
        "examples": [
          "Our television has a 19-inch screen.",
          "Coming to your screens (= cinemas) shortly, \"The Adventures of Robin Hood\".",
          "the screen Her ambition is to write for the screen (= for television and films).",
          "on screen Write the letter on the computer, then you can make changes easily on screen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "television:",
        "examples": [
          "He's made several films for the small screen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cinema:",
        "examples": [
          "So this is your first appearance on the big screen?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical structure that is used to separate one area from another, especially to hide something or to protect you from something unpleasant or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "The nurse pulled a screen around the bed so that the doctor could examine the patient in private.",
          "screen of A screen of trees at the bottom of the garden hid the ugly factory walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that is not dangerous or illegal but is used to hide something that is:",
        "examples": [
          "screen for That café's just a screen for their criminal activities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, an occasion when the ball is thrown to a player behind the line of scrimmage (= the line on which the ball is positioned at the beginning of a period of action) who runs behind a line of other players who try to stop the defence from tackling that player:",
        "examples": [
          "They set up a screen to the wide receiver, who ran for 14 yards and a first down.",
          "The running back caught a screen pass, but was tackled before he could advance the ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as basketball and ice hockey, an occasion when a player is blocked by one opponent from approaching and stopping another opponent who has the ball or puck:",
        "examples": [
          "They set up a screen for the forward, who advanced to the basket to score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test or examine someone or something to discover if there is anything wrong with him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "be screened for Women over 50 should be screened for breast cancer.",
          "be screened out Completely unsuitable candidates were screened out (= tested and refused) at the first interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to delay your decision to answer the phone until you know who is calling you:",
        "examples": [
          "I always screen my calls while I'm eating dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or broadcast a film or television programme:",
        "examples": [
          "be screened on The programme was not screened on British television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect or hide:",
        "examples": [
          "screen something from something She raised her hand to screen her eyes from the bright light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone by taking the blame yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "The husband says he's the murderer but we think it was his wife - he's just screening her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat surface in a theater, on a television, or on a computer system on which pictures or words are shown:",
        "examples": [
          "I spend most of the day working in front of a computer screen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The screen sometimes means the movies:",
        "examples": [
          "Her ambition is to write for the screen.",
          "a screen actor/actress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that blocks you from seeing what is behind it, esp. a stiff piece of material that you can stand up like part of a wall and move around:",
        "examples": [
          "Jennifer has a beautiful screen decorated with Japanese art."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A screen is also a stiff, wire net that has very small holes and is fixed within a frame, put in windows esp. in warm weather to let in air and keep insects out.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test or examine someone or something to discover if there is anything wrong with the person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Airport security staff have to screen and check millions of bags a year.",
          "The company president’s secretary screens all his calls (= answers them first to prevent some from getting through)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or broadcast a movie or television program:",
        "examples": [
          "His new movie got rave reviews when it was screened at Cannes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to block, protect, or hide someone or something with a screen:",
        "examples": [
          "She raised her hand to screen her eyes from the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat surface on a television or computer, or in a cinema, on which pictures or words are shown:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer screen",
          "a television/cinema screen",
          "come up on/appear on a screen",
          "scroll up/down a screen Scroll down to the bottom of the screen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to check that someone is suitable and able to do a job by getting information about their previous jobs, personal activities, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "screen sb for sth The short-listed candidates were screened for the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test or examine something to discover if there is anything wrong with it:",
        "examples": [
          "screen sth for sth The car parts were screened for defects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something on television or at a cinema:",
        "examples": [
          "The 30-second ad was screened last night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "screened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test or examine someone or something to discover if there is anything wrong with him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "be screened for Women over 50 should be screened for breast cancer.",
          "be screened out Completely unsuitable candidates were screened out (= tested and refused) at the first interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to delay your decision to answer the phone until you know who is calling you:",
        "examples": [
          "I always screen my calls while I'm eating dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or broadcast a film or television programme:",
        "examples": [
          "be screened on The programme was not screened on British television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect or hide:",
        "examples": [
          "screen something from something She raised her hand to screen her eyes from the bright light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone by taking the blame yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "The husband says he's the murderer but we think it was his wife - he's just screening her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "screening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a showing of a film:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be three screenings of the film - at 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test or examination to discover if there is anything wrong with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "regular screening(s) for cervical cancer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in which someone's previous jobs, personal activities, etc. are examined in order to find out if they are suitable or able to do a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "Employment screening does not always extend to temporary staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tests or examinations to discover if there is anything wrong with something:",
        "examples": [
          "screening process."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "screenplay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the text for a film, including the words to be spoken by the actors and instructions for the cameras:",
        "examples": [
          "Who wrote/did the screenplay for/of the movie \"Hairspray\"?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a story written with the words to be spoken by actors on television or in a movie",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "screens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat surface in a cinema, on a television, or as part of a computer, on which pictures or words are shown:",
        "examples": [
          "Our television has a 19-inch screen.",
          "Coming to your screens (= cinemas) shortly, \"The Adventures of Robin Hood\".",
          "the screen Her ambition is to write for the screen (= for television and films).",
          "on screen Write the letter on the computer, then you can make changes easily on screen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "television:",
        "examples": [
          "He's made several films for the small screen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cinema:",
        "examples": [
          "So this is your first appearance on the big screen?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical structure that is used to separate one area from another, especially to hide something or to protect you from something unpleasant or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "The nurse pulled a screen around the bed so that the doctor could examine the patient in private.",
          "screen of A screen of trees at the bottom of the garden hid the ugly factory walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that is not dangerous or illegal but is used to hide something that is:",
        "examples": [
          "screen for That café's just a screen for their criminal activities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, an occasion when the ball is thrown to a player behind the line of scrimmage (= the line on which the ball is positioned at the beginning of a period of action) who runs behind a line of other players who try to stop the defence from tackling that player:",
        "examples": [
          "They set up a screen to the wide receiver, who ran for 14 yards and a first down.",
          "The running back caught a screen pass, but was tackled before he could advance the ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as basketball and ice hockey, an occasion when a player is blocked by one opponent from approaching and stopping another opponent who has the ball or puck:",
        "examples": [
          "They set up a screen for the forward, who advanced to the basket to score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test or examine someone or something to discover if there is anything wrong with him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "be screened for Women over 50 should be screened for breast cancer.",
          "be screened out Completely unsuitable candidates were screened out (= tested and refused) at the first interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to delay your decision to answer the phone until you know who is calling you:",
        "examples": [
          "I always screen my calls while I'm eating dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or broadcast a film or television programme:",
        "examples": [
          "be screened on The programme was not screened on British television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect or hide:",
        "examples": [
          "screen something from something She raised her hand to screen her eyes from the bright light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone by taking the blame yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "The husband says he's the murderer but we think it was his wife - he's just screening her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat surface in a theater, on a television, or on a computer system on which pictures or words are shown:",
        "examples": [
          "I spend most of the day working in front of a computer screen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The screen sometimes means the movies:",
        "examples": [
          "Her ambition is to write for the screen.",
          "a screen actor/actress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that blocks you from seeing what is behind it, esp. a stiff piece of material that you can stand up like part of a wall and move around:",
        "examples": [
          "Jennifer has a beautiful screen decorated with Japanese art."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A screen is also a stiff, wire net that has very small holes and is fixed within a frame, put in windows esp. in warm weather to let in air and keep insects out.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test or examine someone or something to discover if there is anything wrong with the person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Airport security staff have to screen and check millions of bags a year.",
          "The company president’s secretary screens all his calls (= answers them first to prevent some from getting through)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or broadcast a movie or television program:",
        "examples": [
          "His new movie got rave reviews when it was screened at Cannes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to block, protect, or hide someone or something with a screen:",
        "examples": [
          "She raised her hand to screen her eyes from the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat surface on a television or computer, or in a cinema, on which pictures or words are shown:",
        "examples": [
          "a computer screen",
          "a television/cinema screen",
          "come up on/appear on a screen",
          "scroll up/down a screen Scroll down to the bottom of the screen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to check that someone is suitable and able to do a job by getting information about their previous jobs, personal activities, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "screen sb for sth The short-listed candidates were screened for the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test or examine something to discover if there is anything wrong with it:",
        "examples": [
          "screen sth for sth The car parts were screened for defects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something on television or at a cinema:",
        "examples": [
          "The 30-second ad was screened last night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "screenwriter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who writes the story for a film",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who writes the story for a movie",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "screw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin, pointed piece of metal with a raised edge twisting round along its length and a flat top with a cut in it, used to join things together, especially pieces of wood",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of twisting or turning done to fasten or tighten something:",
        "examples": [
          "Give it another screw to make sure the lid doesn't come off while we're travelling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a word used especially by prisoners) a prison guard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sex, or a sexual partner:",
        "examples": [
          "I never feel like a screw when I wake up in the morning.",
          "He's a really good screw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Tell me or I'll tighten the screws."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something using a screw:",
        "examples": [
          "Screw this piece of wood to the wall.",
          "Screw these two pieces together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something using an object similar to a screw:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll have to screw a hook into the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something screws in/together, it fits or fastens together by being turned:",
        "examples": [
          "This light bulb screws in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tighten the muscles of your face or part of your face into a particular expression, especially one of disapproval or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "He screwed his eyes tight shut against the bright light.",
          "The woman at the breakfast table screwed her mouth into a grimace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to twist and crush something, especially paper or cloth, roughly with your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "She screwed the bag up and threw it in the bin.",
          "He screwed the letter into a ball and flung it away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something by turning it or twisting it:",
        "examples": [
          "Screw the lid firmly on to the jar and shake well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cheat or deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "It was only after we'd had the car for a few days that we realized we'd been screwed by the dealer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They say he's screwing the boss's wife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of metal, usually with a pointed end and a flat top shaped to hold a tool, that is forced into wood or metal by turning, and is used esp. to join two pieces or to hold something in place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cheat or deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He really got screwed on that stock tip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten objects with a screw:",
        "examples": [
          "The shelves were screwed to the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To screw also means to attach to something by turning:",
        "examples": [
          "Screw the lid onto the jar.",
          "[ M ] Just screw in that loose bulb."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "screwdriver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool for turning screws, consisting of a handle joined to a metal rod shaped at one end to fit in the cut in the top of the screw",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool for turning screws that has a handle at one end and a metal rod at the other end, shaped to fit in the top of a screw",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "screwdrivers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool for turning screws, consisting of a handle joined to a metal rod shaped at one end to fit in the cut in the top of the screw",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool for turning screws that has a handle at one end and a metal rod at the other end, shaped to fit in the top of a screw",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "screwed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in very bad trouble or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "If we don't get this finished on time, we're screwed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "screwing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something using a screw:",
        "examples": [
          "Screw this piece of wood to the wall.",
          "Screw these two pieces together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something using an object similar to a screw:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll have to screw a hook into the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something screws in/together, it fits or fastens together by being turned:",
        "examples": [
          "This light bulb screws in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tighten the muscles of your face or part of your face into a particular expression, especially one of disapproval or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "He screwed his eyes tight shut against the bright light.",
          "The woman at the breakfast table screwed her mouth into a grimace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to twist and crush something, especially paper or cloth, roughly with your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "She screwed the bag up and threw it in the bin.",
          "He screwed the letter into a ball and flung it away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something by turning it or twisting it:",
        "examples": [
          "Screw the lid firmly on to the jar and shake well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cheat or deceive someone:",
        "examples": [
          "It was only after we'd had the car for a few days that we realized we'd been screwed by the dealer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sex with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They say he's screwing the boss's wife."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "screws": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Tell me or I'll tighten the screws.",
          "Showing no mercy, he turned the screws.",
          "He knew that the screws awaited him.",
          "He declared his innocence despite being tortured with the screws.",
          "The rack and screws had failed to yield the desired results."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "screwy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very strange, silly, or unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "Pat's always coming up with screwy ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very strange, foolish, or unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "She had some weird ideas, but her brother was even screwier."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scribble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to write or draw something quickly or carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby's just scribbled all over my new dictionary!",
          "[ + two objects ] I'll just scribble Dad a note/scribble a note to Dad to say we're going out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a careless piece of writing or drawing:",
        "examples": [
          "What are all these scribbles doing on the wallpaper?",
          "I hope you can read my scribble!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write or draw something quickly or without thought, or to make meaningless marks:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I scribbled a few words to her on a postcard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scribbles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to write or draw something quickly or carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby's just scribbled all over my new dictionary!",
          "[ + two objects ] I'll just scribble Dad a note/scribble a note to Dad to say we're going out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a careless piece of writing or drawing:",
        "examples": [
          "What are all these scribbles doing on the wallpaper?",
          "I hope you can read my scribble!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write or draw something quickly or without thought, or to make meaningless marks:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I scribbled a few words to her on a postcard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scribbling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write or draw something quickly or carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby's just scribbled all over my new dictionary!",
          "[ + two objects ] I'll just scribble Dad a note/scribble a note to Dad to say we're going out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scribe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person employed before printing was invented to make copies of documents",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in biblical times, a teacher of religious law",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who made written copies of documents, before the invention of printing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrimmage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short, not very serious fight:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a bit of a scrimmage with the reporters waiting outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a practice game of American football, basketball, football, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They played a scrimmage for fans at the practice field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play a practice game of American football, basketball, football, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He scrimmaged with the North Carolina basketball team."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "script": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the words of a film, play, broadcast, or speech:",
        "examples": [
          "script for Bruce Robinson wrote the script for \"The Killing Fields\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way people are expected to behave or the way a situation is expected to be:",
        "examples": [
          "script for The Stones wrote the script for how a rock band should behave and misbehave.",
          "The Earth is refusing to follow the script climatologists have written for it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of letters used for writing a particular language:",
        "examples": [
          "Arabic/Cyrillic/Roman script"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "writing, especially when well-formed:",
        "examples": [
          "in script The invitation was written in beautiful italic script."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of language for programming computers that is used for finding and showing websites on the internet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an answer paper written by a student in an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to write your name at the top of your script."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "She went to her doctor who wrote her a script for antidepressants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write the words of a film, play, broadcast, or speech:",
        "examples": [
          "He scripted the TV series \"Homicide\".",
          "He's a very good actor, but the part was scripted for an older person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a text that is written for a movie, play, broadcast, or speech:",
        "examples": [
          "They gave me the script and I only had five lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "writing, esp. writing done by hand in which the letters of a word are joined to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a neat, legible script"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Script is also the special set of letters used in writing a language:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Arabic/Hebrew script"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech:",
        "examples": [
          "He stayed up all night writing the script for his presentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a program or set of instructions that tells a computer to do something, or the language used to write these:",
        "examples": [
          "Most scripts can be opened and edited using a basic text editor.",
          "You have to write the formula in Java script."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write the exact words that will be used in a speech, meeting, conversation, etc. rather than speaking in a natural unplanned way:",
        "examples": [
          "The sales calls had been scripted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a program or set of instructions that tells a computer to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to script a difficult program."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scripts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the words of a film, play, broadcast, or speech:",
        "examples": [
          "script for Bruce Robinson wrote the script for \"The Killing Fields\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way people are expected to behave or the way a situation is expected to be:",
        "examples": [
          "script for The Stones wrote the script for how a rock band should behave and misbehave.",
          "The Earth is refusing to follow the script climatologists have written for it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of letters used for writing a particular language:",
        "examples": [
          "Arabic/Cyrillic/Roman script"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "writing, especially when well-formed:",
        "examples": [
          "in script The invitation was written in beautiful italic script."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of language for programming computers that is used for finding and showing websites on the internet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an answer paper written by a student in an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget to write your name at the top of your script."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "She went to her doctor who wrote her a script for antidepressants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write the words of a film, play, broadcast, or speech:",
        "examples": [
          "He scripted the TV series \"Homicide\".",
          "He's a very good actor, but the part was scripted for an older person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a text that is written for a movie, play, broadcast, or speech:",
        "examples": [
          "They gave me the script and I only had five lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "writing, esp. writing done by hand in which the letters of a word are joined to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a neat, legible script"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Script is also the special set of letters used in writing a language:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Arabic/Hebrew script"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech:",
        "examples": [
          "He stayed up all night writing the script for his presentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a program or set of instructions that tells a computer to do something, or the language used to write these:",
        "examples": [
          "Most scripts can be opened and edited using a basic text editor.",
          "You have to write the formula in Java script."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write the exact words that will be used in a speech, meeting, conversation, etc. rather than speaking in a natural unplanned way:",
        "examples": [
          "The sales calls had been scripted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a program or set of instructions that tells a computer to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to script a difficult program."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scripture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the holy writings of a religion:",
        "examples": [
          "the Hindu/Buddhist/Muslim scriptures",
          "According to Holy Scripture (= the Bible), God created the world in six days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the holy writings of a religion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] sacred Scriptures"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Scripture or the Scriptures refers to the Bible, including the Old and New Testaments.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scriptures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the holy writings of a religion:",
        "examples": [
          "the Hindu/Buddhist/Muslim scriptures",
          "According to Holy Scripture (= the Bible), God created the world in six days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the holy writings of a religion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] sacred Scriptures"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Scripture or the Scriptures refers to the Bible, including the Old and New Testaments.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scroll": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long roll of paper or similar material with usually official writing on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The ancient Egyptians stored information on scrolls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decoration that looks like a roll of paper:",
        "examples": [
          "The tops of the marble pillars were decorated with scrolls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move text or other information on a computer screen in order to see a different part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Scroll to the end of the document."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move text or pictures up or down on a computer screen to view different parts of them:",
        "examples": [
          "Scroll to the end of the document."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long roll of paper or similar material, usually with official writing on it:",
        "examples": [
          "parchment/ancient scrolls",
          "a painted Japanese scroll"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move information on a computer screen up or down, so you can see a different part of a document:",
        "examples": [
          "scroll to sth Scroll to the bottom of the document.",
          "scroll through sth Scroll through the document till you come to page three.",
          "scroll up/down"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrolling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move text or other information on a computer screen in order to see a different part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Scroll to the end of the document."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrolls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long roll of paper or similar material with usually official writing on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The ancient Egyptians stored information on scrolls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decoration that looks like a roll of paper:",
        "examples": [
          "The tops of the marble pillars were decorated with scrolls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move text or other information on a computer screen in order to see a different part of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Scroll to the end of the document."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move text or pictures up or down on a computer screen to view different parts of them:",
        "examples": [
          "Scroll to the end of the document."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long roll of paper or similar material, usually with official writing on it:",
        "examples": [
          "parchment/ancient scrolls",
          "a painted Japanese scroll"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move information on a computer screen up or down, so you can see a different part of a document:",
        "examples": [
          "scroll to sth Scroll to the bottom of the document.",
          "scroll through sth Scroll through the document till you come to page three.",
          "scroll up/down"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrooge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who spends as little money as possible and is not generous:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a mean old scrooge!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Scrooge is a character who hates spending money but learns how to be generous, in the book \"A Christmas Carol\" by Charles Dickens.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrotum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in most male mammals, a bag of skin near the penis that contains the testicles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in most male mammals) a bag of skin near the penis which contains the testicles (= male sex organs)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrounge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get things, especially money or food, by asking for them instead of buying them or working for them:",
        "examples": [
          "Peter never buys anything - he just scrounges (off his friends)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is on the scrounge is asking people for things or for money:",
        "examples": [
          "At college he was always broke and on the scrounge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something by asking for it instead of buying it or working for it, or to gather something you want or need from what is available:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Baxter scrounged furniture and equipment from local businesses.",
          "[ I ] A black cat scrounged through piles of litter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrounging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get things, especially money or food, by asking for them instead of buying them or working for them:",
        "examples": [
          "Peter never buys anything - he just scrounges (off his friends)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrub": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to rub something hard in order to clean it, especially using a stiff brush, soap, and water:",
        "examples": [
          "She scrubbed (at) the mark on the wall for a long time, but it wouldn't come off.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] He scrubbed the old saucepan clean, and it looked as good as new."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to do something you had planned to do:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to scrub our plans when I lost my job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(an area of land covered with) short trees and bushes, growing on dry ground of low quality",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of rubbing something hard in order to clean it, especially using a stiff brush, soap, and water:",
        "examples": [
          "Kids, give your hands a good scrub and come and get your dinner!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that you use to clean your skin and make it softer, especially one that is slightly rough and will remove old skin:",
        "examples": [
          "exfoliating facial scrubs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loose clothes worn by doctors and nurses in a hospital:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw a photo of her in doctor's scrubs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clean something by rubbing it hard:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] After the tomato sauce boiled over, I had to scrub the stove.",
          "[ I ] You scrub and scrub, but those marks never come off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "low trees and bushes that grow in dirt that is not especially good or where it is windy and dry",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrubbed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrubber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object for scrubbing things to clean them:",
        "examples": [
          "a pan scrubber"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system or piece of equipment for removing substances that are harmful to the environment from a gas:",
        "examples": [
          "Scrubbers in factory chimneys can extract harmful particles before they are vented into the atmosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a woman who is thought to have a lot of sexual partners or who has an untidy, rough appearance",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrubbing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrubs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "loose clothes worn by doctors and nurses in a hospital:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw a photo of her in doctor's scrubs.",
          "She walked in wearing scrubs.",
          "There's a photo of him in his surgical scrubs on the desk.",
          "They have to put on freshly laundered scrubs every day.",
          "They're supposed to change out of soiled scrubs before they leave the hospital.",
          "A woman in nursing scrubs came to greet us."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scruffy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "untidy and looking a little dirty :",
        "examples": [
          "They live in a scruffy part of town.",
          "a small, scruffy-looking man"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old and dirty; messy:",
        "examples": [
          "a scruffy denim jacket"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrumptious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "tasting extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "scrumptious cakes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tasting extremely good; delicious:",
        "examples": [
          "a scrumptious breakfast"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrunched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the noise produced by hard things being pressed together, or to press hard things together so that they make a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The pebbles scrunched beneath our feet.",
          "We scrunched snow under our feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush material such as paper or cloth into a rough ball in the hand:",
        "examples": [
          "She scrunched the letter up and threw it in the bin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something or yourself smaller to fit into a small space:",
        "examples": [
          "The cat was hiding, scrunched up under the sofa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make your face or part of your face into a tight shape in order to show an emotion, or to go into a tight shape that expresses an emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "He was red with anger and his face was all scrunched up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrutinize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to examine something very carefully in order to discover information:",
        "examples": [
          "He scrutinized the men's faces carefully/closely, trying to work out who was lying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine someone or something very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "All new products are scrutinized by the laboratory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine something very carefully in order to discover information:",
        "examples": [
          "The data raises questions about how closely Wall Street banks scrutinized the loans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scrutiny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the careful and detailed examination of something in order to get information about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The government's record will be subjected to/come under (close) scrutiny in the weeks before the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the careful and detailed examination of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Will the candidates stand up under all that scrutiny?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the careful and detailed examination of something in order to get information about it:",
        "examples": [
          "be subjected to/come under scrutiny The figures are likely to come under close scrutiny."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scuba": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sport of swimming underwater with special breathing equipment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport of swimming under water with special equipment for breathing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scuff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a rough mark on a smooth surface, especially on a shoe or floor:",
        "examples": [
          "Please wear trainers in the gym, to avoid scuffing the floor.",
          "If you scuff your feet (= pull your shoes along the ground as you walk) like that, you'll ruin your shoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kick a ball badly, especially by touching the ground as well as the ball with your foot :",
        "examples": [
          "She scuffed her first penalty attempt.",
          "Burke then wasted a rare opportunity when he scuffed the ball wide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil or harm something slightly, especially the reputation of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "A host of local controversies have scuffed the Republican brand name in Ohio.",
          "The image she has built as a selfless champion of her district has been scuffed by the revelation that she made a fast $119,000 in a land deal with a developer she has repeatedly aided."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rough mark made on a smooth surface, especially on a shoe or floor:",
        "examples": [
          "They wear soft overshoes to protect the floor from scuffs.",
          "Do you have anything for getting rid of scuff marks on shoes?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a mark on a smooth surface, esp. on a shoe or floor:",
        "examples": [
          "Always wear sneakers in the gym to avoid scuffing the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you scuff your feet, you do not lift them as you walk.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scuffed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a rough mark on the surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The book's a little scuffed along the spine, but it was the only copy left on the shelf."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scuffle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short and sudden fight, especially one involving a small number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Two police officers were injured in scuffles with demonstrators at Sunday's protest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a sudden short fight:",
        "examples": [
          "The youths scuffled with the policeman, then escaped down the alley.",
          "The pair scuffled on the ground, both kicking and punching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short fight that is filled with confusion:",
        "examples": [
          "He had gotten into a scuffle with another employee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scuffling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a sudden short fight:",
        "examples": [
          "The youths scuffled with the policeman, then escaped down the alley.",
          "The pair scuffled on the ground, both kicking and punching."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sculpt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to create solid objects that represent a thing, person, idea, etc. out of a material such as wood, clay, metal, or stone:",
        "examples": [
          "Johnny sculpted an old man's head out of wood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form into a particular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The dripping water had sculpted strange shapes out of the rocks/sculpted the rocks into strange shapes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sculpted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create solid objects that represent a thing, person, idea, etc. out of a material such as wood, clay, metal, or stone:",
        "examples": [
          "Johnny sculpted an old man's head out of wood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form into a particular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The dripping water had sculpted strange shapes out of the rocks/sculpted the rocks into strange shapes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sculpting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create solid objects that represent a thing, person, idea, etc. out of a material such as wood, clay, metal, or stone:",
        "examples": [
          "Johnny sculpted an old man's head out of wood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form into a particular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The dripping water had sculpted strange shapes out of the rocks/sculpted the rocks into strange shapes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sculptor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who creates sculptures:",
        "examples": [
          "Henry Moore, who died in 1986, is one of Britain's best-known sculptors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who creates sculptures out of material such as wood, clay, metal, or stone:",
        "examples": [
          "The sculptor supervised the placement of his newest sculpture in the garden."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sculpture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the art of forming solid objects that represent a thing, person, idea, etc. out of a material such as wood, clay, metal, or stone, or an object made in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Tom teaches sculpture at the local art school.",
          "The museum has several life-sized sculptures of people and animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the art of creating objects out of material such as wood, clay, metal, or stone, or a work of art of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] In the ruins they found ancient stone sculptures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sculptures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the art of forming solid objects that represent a thing, person, idea, etc. out of a material such as wood, clay, metal, or stone, or an object made in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Tom teaches sculpture at the local art school.",
          "The museum has several life-sized sculptures of people and animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the art of creating objects out of material such as wood, clay, metal, or stone, or a work of art of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] In the ruins they found ancient stone sculptures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a layer of unpleasant or unwanted material that has formed on the top of a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "The lake near the factory was covered with grey, foul-smelling scum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very bad or immoral person or group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "People who organize dog fights are scum in my opinion!",
          "His boss treats him like scum (= very badly).",
          "racist scum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin layer that forms on the surface of a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "The tea was nasty-tasting stuff that looked like pond scum.",
          "I wish you wouldn’t leave soap scum in the bathtub."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scupper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to sink your own ship on purpose",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something such as a plan or an opportunity to fail:",
        "examples": [
          "Arriving late for the interview scuppered my chances of getting the job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scurried": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly, with small, short steps:",
        "examples": [
          "The mouse scurried across the floor.",
          "The noise of the explosion sent everyone scurrying back into their homes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scurry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly, with small, short steps:",
        "examples": [
          "The mouse scurried across the floor.",
          "The noise of the explosion sent everyone scurrying back into their homes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of moving with short, quick steps:",
        "examples": [
          "We paused between showers to listen for the flap of wings or the scurry of creatures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period or situation of busy activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The next few weeks were the usual scurry of activity.",
          "That remark went unnoticed in the scurry of the radio studio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly, esp. with small running steps:",
        "examples": [
          "Mice scurried around the attic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scurrying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly, with small, short steps:",
        "examples": [
          "The mouse scurried across the floor.",
          "The noise of the explosion sent everyone scurrying back into their homes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "scurvy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an illness of the body tissues that is caused by not having enough vitamin C",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "scuttling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly, with small, short steps, especially in order to escape:",
        "examples": [
          "A crab scuttled away under a rock as we passed.",
          "The children scuttled off as soon as the headteacher appeared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally sink a ship, especially your own, in order to prevent it from being taken by an enemy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something happening, or to cause a plan to fail",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "se": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for southeast or southeastern",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sea": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the salty water that covers a large part of the surface of the earth, or a large area of salty water, smaller than an ocean, that is partly or completely surrounded by land:",
        "examples": [
          "the Mediterranean Sea",
          "We went swimming in the sea.",
          "The sea was calm/smooth/choppy/rough when we crossed the Channel.",
          "The refugees were at sea (= in a boat on the sea a long way from land) for 40 days before reaching land.",
          "When we moved to the US, we sent our things by sea (= in a ship).",
          "We spent a week by the sea (= on the coast) this year.",
          "Soon we had left the marina and were heading towards the open sea (= the part of the sea a long way from land)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount or number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher looked down and saw a sea of smiling faces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a ship) to leave a port and start a journey:",
        "examples": [
          "The boats will put (out) to sea on this evening's high tide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the large, flat areas on the moon that in the past were thought to be seas",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area of salt water that is partly or completely surrounded by land, or the salt water that covers most of the surface of the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the Caribbean/Mediterranean Sea",
          "[ C ] The seas are filled with creatures we know nothing about."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you travel by sea, you go in a ship.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seabird": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bird that lives near the sea and gets its food from it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seabirds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bird that lives near the sea and gets its food from it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seaboard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the long, thin area of a country that is next to the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "The company owns a chain of hotels along/on the Atlantic seaboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country's area of land next to the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "the eastern seaboard"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seafood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "animals from the sea that can be eaten, especially fish or sea creatures with shells",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "fish or shellfish eaten as food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seagull": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bird that lives near the sea and has short legs, long wings, and white and grey feathers:",
        "examples": [
          "a flock of seagulls"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seagulls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bird that lives near the sea and has short legs, long wings, and white and grey feathers:",
        "examples": [
          "a flock of seagulls"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seahorse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small fish that swims in a vertical position and has a head like that of a horse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seahorses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small fish that swims in a vertical position and has a head like that of a horse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large mammal that eats fish and lives partly in the sea and partly on land or ice",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something fixed around the edge of an opening to prevent liquid or gas flowing through it:",
        "examples": [
          "Clean the seal on/around the fridge door regularly so that it remains airtight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of material such as paper or plastic that covers the opening of a container and has to be broken in order to open the container and use the contents",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official mark on a document, sometimes made with wax, that shows that it is legal or has been officially approved:",
        "examples": [
          "The lawyer stamped the certificate with her seal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close an entrance or container so that nothing can enter or leave it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a surface with a special liquid to protect it:",
        "examples": [
          "This floor has just been sealed (with varnish), so don't walk on it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close a letter or parcel by sticking the edges together:",
        "examples": [
          "Seal the package (up) with tape.",
          "He sealed (down) the envelope and put a stamp on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an agreement more certain or to approve it formally:",
        "examples": [
          "The two leaders sealed their agreement with a handshake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US and some other countries, a member of an elite (= especially good and highly trained) force within the navy that deals with special operations that involve water. SEAL is an abbreviation for Sea, Air, and Land Team:",
        "examples": [
          "The 23-year-old from Massachusetts wants to become a Navy SEAL.",
          "Tributes were paid to the Thai Navy Seal who died during the cave rescue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, fish-eating mammal that has very thick fur and lives in the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Seals are sometimes hunted for their valuable fur."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official mark on a document which shows that it is legal or actually what it claims to be:",
        "examples": [
          "Diplomas are stamped with the state seal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A seal of approval means that something has been proven to be good or is very pleasing:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother’s girlfriend got my mom’s seal of approval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that prevents the escape of liquid or gas from a container or pipe:",
        "examples": [
          "The oil seal broke, and all the oil leaked from the engine.",
          "Don’t use that jar of baby food if the seal is broken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close a container or opening, or to prevent the escape of a liquid or gas from something:",
        "examples": [
          "Rubber seals jars tightly.",
          "He sealed the envelope and put a stamp on it.",
          "[ M ] Broiling with high heat seals in the flavor of the meat.",
          "[ M ] The police sealed off the area (= prevented people from entering it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If official documents are sealed, they cannot be seen or are not available to the public.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally approve an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "They sealed the agreement with their signatures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official mark on a document, sometimes made with wax, that shows that it is legal or has been officially approved:",
        "examples": [
          "The documents were marked with the official seal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of paper or plastic that covers the opening of a container and has to be broken before the contents can be used:",
        "examples": [
          "The seal on the bottle was broken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something fixed around the edge of an opening to prevent liquid or gas flowing through it:",
        "examples": [
          "A video showed cracked seals and leaking water inside the coal mine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is under seal, it cannot be seen, copied, or taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "His file is currently under seal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an agreement more certain or to approve it formally:",
        "examples": [
          "seal sth with sth The loans are typically sealed with handshakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close an entrance or container so that nothing can enter or leave it:",
        "examples": [
          "The doors are sealed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a surface with a special liquid in order to protect it:",
        "examples": [
          "seal sth with sth The office floors were sealed with varnish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close a letter or parcel by sticking the edges together:",
        "examples": [
          "seal down sth Seal down the envelope."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sealed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "closed:",
        "examples": [
          "The host opened the sealed envelope containing the names of the winners."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sealing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hunting and killing of seals (= animals)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large mammal that eats fish and lives partly in the sea and partly on land or ice",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something fixed around the edge of an opening to prevent liquid or gas flowing through it:",
        "examples": [
          "Clean the seal on/around the fridge door regularly so that it remains airtight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of material such as paper or plastic that covers the opening of a container and has to be broken in order to open the container and use the contents",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official mark on a document, sometimes made with wax, that shows that it is legal or has been officially approved:",
        "examples": [
          "The lawyer stamped the certificate with her seal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close an entrance or container so that nothing can enter or leave it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a surface with a special liquid to protect it:",
        "examples": [
          "This floor has just been sealed (with varnish), so don't walk on it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close a letter or parcel by sticking the edges together:",
        "examples": [
          "Seal the package (up) with tape.",
          "He sealed (down) the envelope and put a stamp on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an agreement more certain or to approve it formally:",
        "examples": [
          "The two leaders sealed their agreement with a handshake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US and some other countries, a member of an elite (= especially good and highly trained) force within the navy that deals with special operations that involve water. SEAL is an abbreviation for Sea, Air, and Land Team:",
        "examples": [
          "The 23-year-old from Massachusetts wants to become a Navy SEAL.",
          "Tributes were paid to the Thai Navy Seal who died during the cave rescue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, fish-eating mammal that has very thick fur and lives in the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Seals are sometimes hunted for their valuable fur."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official mark on a document which shows that it is legal or actually what it claims to be:",
        "examples": [
          "Diplomas are stamped with the state seal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A seal of approval means that something has been proven to be good or is very pleasing:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother’s girlfriend got my mom’s seal of approval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that prevents the escape of liquid or gas from a container or pipe:",
        "examples": [
          "The oil seal broke, and all the oil leaked from the engine.",
          "Don’t use that jar of baby food if the seal is broken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close a container or opening, or to prevent the escape of a liquid or gas from something:",
        "examples": [
          "Rubber seals jars tightly.",
          "He sealed the envelope and put a stamp on it.",
          "[ M ] Broiling with high heat seals in the flavor of the meat.",
          "[ M ] The police sealed off the area (= prevented people from entering it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If official documents are sealed, they cannot be seen or are not available to the public.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally approve an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "They sealed the agreement with their signatures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official mark on a document, sometimes made with wax, that shows that it is legal or has been officially approved:",
        "examples": [
          "The documents were marked with the official seal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of paper or plastic that covers the opening of a container and has to be broken before the contents can be used:",
        "examples": [
          "The seal on the bottle was broken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something fixed around the edge of an opening to prevent liquid or gas flowing through it:",
        "examples": [
          "A video showed cracked seals and leaking water inside the coal mine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is under seal, it cannot be seen, copied, or taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "His file is currently under seal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an agreement more certain or to approve it formally:",
        "examples": [
          "seal sth with sth The loans are typically sealed with handshakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close an entrance or container so that nothing can enter or leave it:",
        "examples": [
          "The doors are sealed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a surface with a special liquid in order to protect it:",
        "examples": [
          "seal sth with sth The office floors were sealed with varnish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close a letter or parcel by sticking the edges together:",
        "examples": [
          "seal down sth Seal down the envelope."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seaman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sailor, especially one who is not an officer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who lives and works mostly on ships at sea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A seaman is also a sailor in the US Coast Guard or Navy who is not an officer.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seamless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without any seams (= lines of sewing joining different pieces of cloth):",
        "examples": [
          "seamless stockings/tights"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening without any sudden changes, interruption, or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "The intention is to achieve a seamless transition with a continuity of management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having any seams or lines where two things join:",
        "examples": [
          "seamless tube socks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Seamless can also mean without noticeable change from one part to the next:",
        "examples": [
          "The department hopes this will be a seamless transition from one computer system to another."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line where two things join, especially a line of sewing joining two pieces of cloth or leather:",
        "examples": [
          "The bags we sell have very strong seams, so they will last for years.",
          "come/fall apart at the seams My old coat is coming/falling apart at the seams (= the stitches are coming out).",
          "figurative Their marriage is coming/falling apart at the seams (= likely to fail)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket and baseball, the raised join where the leather piece that cover the ball are sewn together, which can be used to affect the movement of the ball in the air, or, in cricket, after it hits the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The direction in which the seam faces when held in the bowler's hand affects how the ball behaves.",
          "The ball jagged back sharply off the seam and trapped him lbw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin layer of a substance such as coal that has formed between layers of other rocks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line where two things join, esp. where two pieces of cloth or other material have been sewn together:",
        "examples": [
          "My jacket came apart at the back seam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin layer of rock or another substance that formed between layers of other rocks:",
        "examples": [
          "a coal seam"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a meeting where people try to talk with dead people:",
        "examples": [
          "They're holding a séance this evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting where people try to communicate with the dead, often with the help of someone who claims to have special powers to do this",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seaplane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an aircraft that can take off from and land on water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an aircraft that can land on and take off from water",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seaport": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a city or town with) a port that can be used by ships",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a town or city on the water where ships load and unload freight",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "search": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to look somewhere carefully in order to find something:",
        "examples": [
          "search something for someone The police searched the woods for the missing boy.",
          "search something for something She searched his face for some sign of forgiveness, but it remained expressionless.",
          "search (in/through) something for something He searched (in/through) his pockets for some change.",
          "search high and low I've searched high and low (= everywhere), but I can't find my birth certificate.",
          "search something from top to bottom The detectives searched the house from top to bottom (= all over it), but they found no sign of the stolen goods.",
          "search your mind/memory for something figurative She searched her mind/memory for the man's name, but she couldn't remember it.",
          "search after figurative People who are searching after inner peace sometimes turn to religion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to find the answer to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Philosophers have searched for millennia but they haven't found the meaning of life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A police officer who searches you or your possessions looks for something you might be hiding:",
        "examples": [
          "be searched for The men were searched for drugs and then released."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look for information on a computer, the internet, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "search something for something I searched the internet for the best deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to find someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "After a long search, they eventually found the missing papers.",
          "carry out/conduct/make a search of The police carried out/conducted/made a thorough/exhaustive search of the premises, but they failed to find any drugs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to find an answer to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "search for It has been suggested that the search for happiness is our sole purpose in life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to find information on a computer, on the internet, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "do a search for I did a search for yoga clubs in my area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trying to find something:",
        "examples": [
          "She was shot by a sniper when she went out in search of firewood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look somewhere carefully in order to find something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Dogs were brought in to search the area for survivors.",
          "[ I ] Teens are often searching for their identity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of looking carefully in order to find something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] After a long search, they finally found the lost child.",
          "[ U ] It’s a book about the search for love."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look somewhere carefully in order to find something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "search for sth/sb For the past six months, she has been unsuccessfully searching for a job.",
          "They are still searching for a new chief executive.",
          "search sth for sth We will search the market for the cheapest deal for you.",
          "search among sth We have begun searching actively among many potential suppliers in order to identify the best product at the best price.",
          "search through sth The regulators must be able to search through detailed records."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look for information on a computer or on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "search a database/the Web",
          "search sth for sth She searched the Internet for information about the loans.",
          "search (sth) by sth The database of executive branch workers can be searched by an employee's name.",
          "search through sth The new file system will allow users to search through all their files at one time.",
          "search on a word/phrase Search on the word \"retrospective\" and then filter the results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine a place or a person carefully in order to find something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The offices of the credit rating agency were searched by police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to find someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "search for sb/sth He will lead the high-profile search for a new chief executive officer.",
          "a job search"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of looking for information on a computer or on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "an internet search",
          "a search service/tool",
          "search option/result/term The company makes nearly all of its profit from ads that appear alongside its search results.",
          "search for sth a search for all restaurants in the area",
          "run a search on sb/sth I ran a search on him to see if I could find out any more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a careful examination of a place or a person in order to find something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The Serious Fraud Office raid included a search of the premises of the Jersey investment group.",
          "conduct a search"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "searched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look somewhere carefully in order to find something:",
        "examples": [
          "search something for someone The police searched the woods for the missing boy.",
          "search something for something She searched his face for some sign of forgiveness, but it remained expressionless.",
          "search (in/through) something for something He searched (in/through) his pockets for some change.",
          "search high and low I've searched high and low (= everywhere), but I can't find my birth certificate.",
          "search something from top to bottom The detectives searched the house from top to bottom (= all over it), but they found no sign of the stolen goods.",
          "search your mind/memory for something figurative She searched her mind/memory for the man's name, but she couldn't remember it.",
          "search after figurative People who are searching after inner peace sometimes turn to religion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to find the answer to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Philosophers have searched for millennia but they haven't found the meaning of life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A police officer who searches you or your possessions looks for something you might be hiding:",
        "examples": [
          "be searched for The men were searched for drugs and then released."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look for information on a computer, the internet, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "search something for something I searched the internet for the best deal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "searches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to look somewhere carefully in order to find something:",
        "examples": [
          "search something for someone The police searched the woods for the missing boy.",
          "search something for something She searched his face for some sign of forgiveness, but it remained expressionless.",
          "search (in/through) something for something He searched (in/through) his pockets for some change.",
          "search high and low I've searched high and low (= everywhere), but I can't find my birth certificate.",
          "search something from top to bottom The detectives searched the house from top to bottom (= all over it), but they found no sign of the stolen goods.",
          "search your mind/memory for something figurative She searched her mind/memory for the man's name, but she couldn't remember it.",
          "search after figurative People who are searching after inner peace sometimes turn to religion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to find the answer to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Philosophers have searched for millennia but they haven't found the meaning of life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A police officer who searches you or your possessions looks for something you might be hiding:",
        "examples": [
          "be searched for The men were searched for drugs and then released."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look for information on a computer, the internet, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "search something for something I searched the internet for the best deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to find someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "After a long search, they eventually found the missing papers.",
          "carry out/conduct/make a search of The police carried out/conducted/made a thorough/exhaustive search of the premises, but they failed to find any drugs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to find an answer to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "search for It has been suggested that the search for happiness is our sole purpose in life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to find information on a computer, on the internet, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "do a search for I did a search for yoga clubs in my area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trying to find something:",
        "examples": [
          "She was shot by a sniper when she went out in search of firewood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look somewhere carefully in order to find something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Dogs were brought in to search the area for survivors.",
          "[ I ] Teens are often searching for their identity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of looking carefully in order to find something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] After a long search, they finally found the lost child.",
          "[ U ] It’s a book about the search for love."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look somewhere carefully in order to find something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "search for sth/sb For the past six months, she has been unsuccessfully searching for a job.",
          "They are still searching for a new chief executive.",
          "search sth for sth We will search the market for the cheapest deal for you.",
          "search among sth We have begun searching actively among many potential suppliers in order to identify the best product at the best price.",
          "search through sth The regulators must be able to search through detailed records."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look for information on a computer or on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "search a database/the Web",
          "search sth for sth She searched the Internet for information about the loans.",
          "search (sth) by sth The database of executive branch workers can be searched by an employee's name.",
          "search through sth The new file system will allow users to search through all their files at one time.",
          "search on a word/phrase Search on the word \"retrospective\" and then filter the results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine a place or a person carefully in order to find something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The offices of the credit rating agency were searched by police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to find someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "search for sb/sth He will lead the high-profile search for a new chief executive officer.",
          "a job search"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of looking for information on a computer or on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "an internet search",
          "a search service/tool",
          "search option/result/term The company makes nearly all of its profit from ads that appear alongside its search results.",
          "search for sth a search for all restaurants in the area",
          "run a search on sb/sth I ran a search on him to see if I could find out any more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a careful examination of a place or a person in order to find something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The Serious Fraud Office raid included a search of the premises of the Jersey investment group.",
          "conduct a search"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "searching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "intended to find out the often hidden truth about something:",
        "examples": [
          "I think we need to ask some searching questions about how the money has been spent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to discover the hidden truth:",
        "examples": [
          "Fran stared hard, her searching gaze trying to get him to admit what he knew."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "searchlight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a light with a very bright beam that can be turned in any direction, used especially to guard prisons or to see the movements of enemy aircraft in the sky",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that puts out a very bright beam of light and can turn in any direction",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn the surface of something with sudden very strong heat:",
        "examples": [
          "The heat from the explosion seared their hands and faces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fry a piece of meat quickly at a high temperature, in order to prevent liquid and flavour escaping from it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a strong unpleasant effect on someone's feelings or memories:",
        "examples": [
          "The disaster is indelibly seared into the villagers' memories."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "searing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something, such as a feeling or temperature, is described as searing, it is extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "A searing pain shot up her arm.",
          "The race took place in the searing heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a criticism or story) very powerful and emotional or criticizing someone or something very strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The article is a searing attack on government mismanagement.",
          "a searing tale of love and hate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very hot:",
        "examples": [
          "searing temperatures"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Searing also means very powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "Gary felt searing pain in his leg."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sears": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to burn the surface of something with sudden very strong heat:",
        "examples": [
          "The heat from the explosion seared their hands and faces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fry a piece of meat quickly at a high temperature, in order to prevent liquid and flavour escaping from it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a strong unpleasant effect on someone's feelings or memories:",
        "examples": [
          "The disaster is indelibly seared into the villagers' memories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn the surface of something with very high heat, or to cook meat quickly at a high temperature to keep in the juices and flavor:",
        "examples": [
          "He seared the steaks on the grill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the salty water that covers a large part of the surface of the earth, or a large area of salty water, smaller than an ocean, that is partly or completely surrounded by land:",
        "examples": [
          "the Mediterranean Sea",
          "We went swimming in the sea.",
          "The sea was calm/smooth/choppy/rough when we crossed the Channel.",
          "The refugees were at sea (= in a boat on the sea a long way from land) for 40 days before reaching land.",
          "When we moved to the US, we sent our things by sea (= in a ship).",
          "We spent a week by the sea (= on the coast) this year.",
          "Soon we had left the marina and were heading towards the open sea (= the part of the sea a long way from land)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount or number of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher looked down and saw a sea of smiling faces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a ship) to leave a port and start a journey:",
        "examples": [
          "The boats will put (out) to sea on this evening's high tide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the large, flat areas on the moon that in the past were thought to be seas",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area of salt water that is partly or completely surrounded by land, or the salt water that covers most of the surface of the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the Caribbean/Mediterranean Sea",
          "[ C ] The seas are filled with creatures we know nothing about."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you travel by sea, you go in a ship.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seashells": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the empty shell of a small sea creature, often one found lying on the beach",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the empty shell of a sea animal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seasick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "vomiting or having the feeling you will vomit because of the movement of the ship you are travelling in:",
        "examples": [
          "I was/felt seasick, so I went up on deck for some fresh air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling like vomiting as a result of traveling in a boat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seaside": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the area near the sea, especially where people spend their holidays and enjoy themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's go to the seaside at the weekend!",
          "a seaside holiday/hotel/resort"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place near the ocean or sea:",
        "examples": [
          "a seaside resort"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "season": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the four periods of the year; spring, summer, autumn, or winter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of the year when something that happens every year happens:",
        "examples": [
          "How long does the dry/hurricane/monsoon season last?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of the year during which a particular sport is played:",
        "examples": [
          "The British football season begins in August."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period when most people take their holidays, spend time with their families, go to visit places, or take part in an activity outside work:",
        "examples": [
          "Air fares are more expensive during the holiday season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several series of television programmes with the same title and the same characters:",
        "examples": [
          "the third season of Homeland"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when a set of programmes, plays, or musical events are broadcast or performed:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be more documentaries and fewer quiz shows in the autumn season on TV.",
          "There's a season (US festival) of 1960s French films at the Arts Cinema next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If fruit and vegetables are in season, they are being produced in the area and are available and ready to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "Fruit is cheaper when it's in season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the time of year when many people want to travel or have a holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "Hotel rooms are more expensive in season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A female animal that is in season is ready to have sex and able to become pregnant.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An animal that is in season can be hunted legally during a particular period of time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If fruit and vegetables are out of season, they do not grow in the area during that time:",
        "examples": [
          "In Europe, tomatoes are out of season in winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "during the period when fewer people want to travel or have a holiday",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "during the period when it is not legal to hunt animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve the flavour of savoury food by adding salt, herbs, or spices when cooking or preparing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Drain the rice, stir in the salmon and season to taste (= so that it has the taste you like)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make wood hard by drying it gradually, in order to make it ready for use",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put oil or fat onto a pan and then bake it in order to create a good surface for cooking and to prevent rust:",
        "examples": [
          "Cast iron pans need to be seasoned before the first use."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the four parts a year is divided into; spring, summer, fall, or winter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during the year, esp. a period that happens every year at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "flu season",
          "the holiday season",
          "The baseball season lasts from April to October."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fruit or vegetable that is in season is available fresh locally at that time:",
        "examples": [
          "Strawberries are in season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve the flavor of food by adding small amounts of salt, herbs, or spices:",
        "examples": [
          "Season the soup with fresh tarragon, salt, and pepper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of the year when a particular activity or event happens:",
        "examples": [
          "the autumn/spring/summer/winter season",
          "Travel agents are offering tempting discounts to persuade holidaymakers to book early for the 2013 season.",
          "the holiday/tourist season",
          "Stores are hoping for a strong Holiday buying season.",
          "Cotton farmers have prospered from a long growing season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the times during the year when companies announce their financial results:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank started the half-year reporting season for UK retail banks on Friday with its announcement of increased profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time in each year when new styles of clothes, hair, etc. become fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "The fashion business moves so quickly that nobody can remember last season's look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if fruit and vegetables are in season, they are being produced in the area, and are available and ready to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "It is unacceptable for carrots to be imported when they are in season in the UK."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the time of the year when many people want to travel or have a holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "The bar is open daily in season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if fruit and vegetables are out of season, they do not grow in the area at that time of the year:",
        "examples": [
          "out-of-season vegetables",
          "Some produce travels halfway across the world so that we can eat fruits and vegetables out of season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "during the period of the year when fewer people want to travel or have a holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been an increase in the number of retired people taking holidays out of season."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seasonal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or happening during a particular period in the year:",
        "examples": [
          "seasonal vegetables",
          "seasonal farm work"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available or happening during one of the four parts of a year:",
        "examples": [
          "seasonal jobs/work"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available or happening during a particular time of the year, esp. the same time every year :",
        "examples": [
          "seasonal fruits and vegetables",
          "seasonal decorations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to, available, or happening during a particular period of the year:",
        "examples": [
          "a seasonal employee/worker",
          "a seasonal business/job",
          "seasonal demand/employment/work",
          "seasonal crops/fruit/products",
          "Chefs are recruited on a seasonal basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change made to figures or other data in order to remove the effect of things that only happen at particular times of year:",
        "examples": [
          "Construction employment, which had been surprisingly strong since the beginning of the year, fell by 65,000 after seasonal adjustment.",
          "The figures are adjusted for seasonal changes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seasoned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of experience of doing something and therefore knowing how to do it well:",
        "examples": [
          "a seasoned traveller",
          "a seasoned campaigner for human rights"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Seasoned food has had salt, pepper, herbs, or spices added to it:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people find that highly seasoned foods or raw fruits and vegetables make their symptoms worse.",
          "If you like mildly seasoned food then you will like this recipe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Seasoned wood has been left to dry before being used:",
        "examples": [
          "Seasoned wood, or wood that has been dried naturally for about eight or nine months, is in short supply.",
          "Make sure you burn dry, seasoned wood that has been stored under cover for at least a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A seasoned iron pan has been protected with oil before it is used:",
        "examples": [
          "Seasoned pans should never be washed in the dishwasher.",
          "When it comes to cleaning cast iron, most manufacturers advise against the use of soap or detergent on a seasoned pan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having much experience and knowledge of a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "seasoned travelers/journalists"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seasoning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance, especially salt or pepper, that is added to food to improve its flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or pepper as desired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance such as salt, an herb, or a spice that is added to food to improve its flavor:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Adjust the seasoning to taste."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seasons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the four periods of the year; spring, summer, autumn, or winter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of the year when something that happens every year happens:",
        "examples": [
          "How long does the dry/hurricane/monsoon season last?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of the year during which a particular sport is played:",
        "examples": [
          "The British football season begins in August."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period when most people take their holidays, spend time with their families, go to visit places, or take part in an activity outside work:",
        "examples": [
          "Air fares are more expensive during the holiday season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several series of television programmes with the same title and the same characters:",
        "examples": [
          "the third season of Homeland"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when a set of programmes, plays, or musical events are broadcast or performed:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be more documentaries and fewer quiz shows in the autumn season on TV.",
          "There's a season (US festival) of 1960s French films at the Arts Cinema next month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If fruit and vegetables are in season, they are being produced in the area and are available and ready to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "Fruit is cheaper when it's in season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the time of year when many people want to travel or have a holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "Hotel rooms are more expensive in season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A female animal that is in season is ready to have sex and able to become pregnant.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An animal that is in season can be hunted legally during a particular period of time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If fruit and vegetables are out of season, they do not grow in the area during that time:",
        "examples": [
          "In Europe, tomatoes are out of season in winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "during the period when fewer people want to travel or have a holiday",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "during the period when it is not legal to hunt animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve the flavour of savoury food by adding salt, herbs, or spices when cooking or preparing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Drain the rice, stir in the salmon and season to taste (= so that it has the taste you like)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make wood hard by drying it gradually, in order to make it ready for use",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put oil or fat onto a pan and then bake it in order to create a good surface for cooking and to prevent rust:",
        "examples": [
          "Cast iron pans need to be seasoned before the first use."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the four parts a year is divided into; spring, summer, fall, or winter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during the year, esp. a period that happens every year at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "flu season",
          "the holiday season",
          "The baseball season lasts from April to October."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A fruit or vegetable that is in season is available fresh locally at that time:",
        "examples": [
          "Strawberries are in season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve the flavor of food by adding small amounts of salt, herbs, or spices:",
        "examples": [
          "Season the soup with fresh tarragon, salt, and pepper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of the year when a particular activity or event happens:",
        "examples": [
          "the autumn/spring/summer/winter season",
          "Travel agents are offering tempting discounts to persuade holidaymakers to book early for the 2013 season.",
          "the holiday/tourist season",
          "Stores are hoping for a strong Holiday buying season.",
          "Cotton farmers have prospered from a long growing season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the times during the year when companies announce their financial results:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank started the half-year reporting season for UK retail banks on Friday with its announcement of increased profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time in each year when new styles of clothes, hair, etc. become fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "The fashion business moves so quickly that nobody can remember last season's look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if fruit and vegetables are in season, they are being produced in the area, and are available and ready to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "It is unacceptable for carrots to be imported when they are in season in the UK."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the time of the year when many people want to travel or have a holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "The bar is open daily in season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if fruit and vegetables are out of season, they do not grow in the area at that time of the year:",
        "examples": [
          "out-of-season vegetables",
          "Some produce travels halfway across the world so that we can eat fruits and vegetables out of season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "during the period of the year when fewer people want to travel or have a holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been an increase in the number of retired people taking holidays out of season."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture or part of a train, plane, etc. that has been designed for someone to sit on:",
        "examples": [
          "Chairs, sofas and benches are different types of seat.",
          "have/take a seat Please have/take a seat (= sit down).",
          "driver's/passenger/front/back/rear seat A car usually has a driver's seat, a front/passenger seat and back/rear seats.",
          "in a seat My ticket says 22D but there's already someone in (= sitting on) that seat.",
          "seat is free/taken Is this seat free/taken (= is anyone using it)?",
          "keep someone's seat (for them) Would you keep (= stop anyone else from sitting in) my seat (for me) while I go get some food?",
          "stay in/keep your seat formal Please stay in/keep your seats (= stay sitting down) until asked to leave.",
          "book/reserve a seat Could I book/reserve two seats (= arrange for them to be officially kept for me) for tomorrow evening's performance?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of furniture or clothing on which a person sits:",
        "examples": [
          "I've spilled some coffee on the seat of the armchair.",
          "The seat of those trousers looks a little tight. Do you want to try a larger size?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's bottom (= the part of the body that you sit on):",
        "examples": [
          "When trying out the bike, I had to stop often because my seat was sore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official position as a politician or member of a group of people who control something:",
        "examples": [
          "seat on She has a seat on the board of directors.",
          "lose your seat on something He is expected to lose his seat on the city council in next month's elections.",
          "win a seat in She won her seat in Parliament in 2004.",
          "safe seat He has a very safe seat (= a position that is very unlikely to be lost in an election)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place in an office where a particular person sits:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sorry - he's not in his seat right now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place on a course to study something:",
        "examples": [
          "On receipt of the tuition fees, the college will issue a letter confirming your seat on the course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place that acts as a base or centre for an important activity:",
        "examples": [
          "seat of government The seat of government in the US is in Washington, DC.",
          "seat of St Petersburg was the seat of the Russian Revolution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that a person sits when riding a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "Your security and your control of the horse depend greatly on having a good seat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for someone to have a particular seat:",
        "examples": [
          "The waiter greeted me with a big smile and seated us by the window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sit somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'm so glad to see you!\" she said, seating herself between Eleanor and Marianne.",
          "She seemed restless but eventually seated herself beside him.",
          "Tom seated himself opposite her and tried not to stare.",
          "She had already seated herself behind her desk.",
          "After some deliberation, Sara seated herself by the window.",
          "Having looked out of the window, he returned to his desk and seated himself again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a building, room, table, or vehicle) to have enough seats for the stated number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The new concert hall seats 1,500 people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with enough seats for the particular number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "a 2,000-seat theatre"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture or other place for someone to sit:",
        "examples": [
          "She left her jacket on the back of her seat.",
          "I got a seat on the flight to New York.",
          "Please take a seat (= sit down)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A seat is a part of something on which a person sits:",
        "examples": [
          "a bicycle seat",
          "There’s a piece of gum stuck under the seat of the chair.",
          "He stood up and brushed the sand off the seat of his pants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official position as a member of a legislature or group of people who control an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "She decided to run for a seat on the school board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place that is a center for an important activity, esp. government:",
        "examples": [
          "Pittsburgh is the county seat of Alleghany County."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or be given a place to sit:",
        "examples": [
          "I was seated between Jasmine and Emily.",
          "The concert hall seats 350.",
          "Our group is still waiting to be seated for dinner.",
          "Please be seated (= sit down)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official position as a politician:",
        "examples": [
          "a seat in sth a seat in Parliament/the House of Representatives",
          "She is expected to lose her seat at the next election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official position as a member of a group of people who control a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a seat on sth The investors demanded several seats on the board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position as a member of a particular stock exchange, commodities exchange, etc. who has the right to trade there:",
        "examples": [
          "a seat on sth A seat on the New York Exchange confers membership in the exchange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the places on a plane, etc. or in a theatre, etc. where the passengers or audience sit:",
        "examples": [
          "We managed to find a seat on a later flight.",
          "The best seats at the concert had been reserved for corporate sponsors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seatbelt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a belt that fastens around you when you are travelling in a vehicle or aircraft and holds you in your seat, in order to reduce the risk of being injured in an accident:",
        "examples": [
          "Please fasten/do up your seat belts.",
          "You must wear your seat belt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strap in a vehicle or aircraft that fastens around you, holding you in your seat to reduce the risk of injury in an accident",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seatbelts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a belt that fastens around you when you are travelling in a vehicle or aircraft and holds you in your seat, in order to reduce the risk of being injured in an accident:",
        "examples": [
          "Please fasten/do up your seat belts.",
          "You must wear your seat belt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strap in a vehicle or aircraft that fastens around you, holding you in your seat to reduce the risk of injury in an accident",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sitting:",
        "examples": [
          "The woman seated opposite him kept staring at him.",
          "You are requested to remain seated during take-off.",
          "formal Ladies and gentlemen, please be seated (= please sit down)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the seats that are provided in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The car has seating for six."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how or where people will sit:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you worked out the seating arrangements/plan for the wedding reception?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the seats provided in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The seminars are free but seating is limited.",
          "The kids couldn’t agree on the seating arrangement in the car (= where they would sit)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture or part of a train, plane, etc. that has been designed for someone to sit on:",
        "examples": [
          "Chairs, sofas and benches are different types of seat.",
          "have/take a seat Please have/take a seat (= sit down).",
          "driver's/passenger/front/back/rear seat A car usually has a driver's seat, a front/passenger seat and back/rear seats.",
          "in a seat My ticket says 22D but there's already someone in (= sitting on) that seat.",
          "seat is free/taken Is this seat free/taken (= is anyone using it)?",
          "keep someone's seat (for them) Would you keep (= stop anyone else from sitting in) my seat (for me) while I go get some food?",
          "stay in/keep your seat formal Please stay in/keep your seats (= stay sitting down) until asked to leave.",
          "book/reserve a seat Could I book/reserve two seats (= arrange for them to be officially kept for me) for tomorrow evening's performance?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of furniture or clothing on which a person sits:",
        "examples": [
          "I've spilled some coffee on the seat of the armchair.",
          "The seat of those trousers looks a little tight. Do you want to try a larger size?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's bottom (= the part of the body that you sit on):",
        "examples": [
          "When trying out the bike, I had to stop often because my seat was sore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official position as a politician or member of a group of people who control something:",
        "examples": [
          "seat on She has a seat on the board of directors.",
          "lose your seat on something He is expected to lose his seat on the city council in next month's elections.",
          "win a seat in She won her seat in Parliament in 2004.",
          "safe seat He has a very safe seat (= a position that is very unlikely to be lost in an election)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place in an office where a particular person sits:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sorry - he's not in his seat right now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place on a course to study something:",
        "examples": [
          "On receipt of the tuition fees, the college will issue a letter confirming your seat on the course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place that acts as a base or centre for an important activity:",
        "examples": [
          "seat of government The seat of government in the US is in Washington, DC.",
          "seat of St Petersburg was the seat of the Russian Revolution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that a person sits when riding a horse:",
        "examples": [
          "Your security and your control of the horse depend greatly on having a good seat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for someone to have a particular seat:",
        "examples": [
          "The waiter greeted me with a big smile and seated us by the window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sit somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'm so glad to see you!\" she said, seating herself between Eleanor and Marianne.",
          "She seemed restless but eventually seated herself beside him.",
          "Tom seated himself opposite her and tried not to stare.",
          "She had already seated herself behind her desk.",
          "After some deliberation, Sara seated herself by the window.",
          "Having looked out of the window, he returned to his desk and seated himself again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a building, room, table, or vehicle) to have enough seats for the stated number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The new concert hall seats 1,500 people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with enough seats for the particular number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "a 2,000-seat theatre"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture or other place for someone to sit:",
        "examples": [
          "She left her jacket on the back of her seat.",
          "I got a seat on the flight to New York.",
          "Please take a seat (= sit down)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A seat is a part of something on which a person sits:",
        "examples": [
          "a bicycle seat",
          "There’s a piece of gum stuck under the seat of the chair.",
          "He stood up and brushed the sand off the seat of his pants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official position as a member of a legislature or group of people who control an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "She decided to run for a seat on the school board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place that is a center for an important activity, esp. government:",
        "examples": [
          "Pittsburgh is the county seat of Alleghany County."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or be given a place to sit:",
        "examples": [
          "I was seated between Jasmine and Emily.",
          "The concert hall seats 350.",
          "Our group is still waiting to be seated for dinner.",
          "Please be seated (= sit down)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official position as a politician:",
        "examples": [
          "a seat in sth a seat in Parliament/the House of Representatives",
          "She is expected to lose her seat at the next election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official position as a member of a group of people who control a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a seat on sth The investors demanded several seats on the board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position as a member of a particular stock exchange, commodities exchange, etc. who has the right to trade there:",
        "examples": [
          "a seat on sth A seat on the New York Exchange confers membership in the exchange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the places on a plane, etc. or in a theatre, etc. where the passengers or audience sit:",
        "examples": [
          "We managed to find a seat on a later flight.",
          "The best seats at the concert had been reserved for corporate sponsors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seattle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the northwestern US state of Washington:",
        "examples": [
          "The couple are now living in Seattle.",
          "Seattle is a great place to work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seaweed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a green, brown, or dark red plant that grows in the sea or on land very close to the sea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a green, brown, or dark red plant that grows in the sea",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seaworthy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state when a ship is in a good enough condition to travel safely on the sea",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sec": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you mind waiting for me - I'll only be a couple of secs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofsecond :",
        "examples": [
          "Hang on a sec, Brian, I’ve got another call."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the Securities and Exchange Commission: an official organization in the US that provides rules for stock markets in order to protect investors:",
        "examples": [
          "The SEC proved that the brokers had violated Federal securities laws."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "secluded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "quiet, private, and not near people, roads, or buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "a secluded beach",
          "a secluded house in the forest"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "away from people and busy activities, and often hard to reach:",
        "examples": [
          "a secluded area/beach"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seclusion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being alone, away from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been living in seclusion since he retired from acting.",
          "In some societies women are kept in seclusion, so that they are hardly ever seen in public.",
          "After being with a tour group all week I was glad to return to the seclusion of my own home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "secondary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "less important than related things:",
        "examples": [
          "Her health is what matters - the cost of the treatment is of secondary importance.",
          "The need for secrecy is secondary to the need to take immediate action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "developing from something similar that existed earlier:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug is not very effective against AIDS, though it may be used to treat secondary viral infections.",
          "You can't just rely on secondary sources for your research into her life history - you ought to look at primary sources such as her letters and diaries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the education of children approximately between the ages of 11 and 18 years old:",
        "examples": [
          "secondary education",
          "They receive state money to train secondary teachers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "less important than related things:",
        "examples": [
          "A coach’s first responsibility is to the team – everything else is secondary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the education of children approximately between the ages of 12 and 18:",
        "examples": [
          "The secondary curriculum will have to be drastically improved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "developing from something similar that existed earlier:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone who’s been treated for cancer can get a secondary tumor 20 years later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "less important than related things:",
        "examples": [
          "a secondary consideration/factor/objective",
          "Annual reported earnings are often seen as being of only secondary importance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "developed from something similar that existed earlier:",
        "examples": [
          "They are the single largest provider of aluminium and its secondary products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the trading of existing bonds, shares, etc. rather than new ones:",
        "examples": [
          "Mortgage securities were mixed in secondary trading."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "secondhand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "owned or used in the past by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "a secondhand car",
          "I bought it second-hand at that bookstore on Elm Street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "learned or heard about from someone else rather than directly from the person involved:",
        "examples": [
          "She said she had heard second-hand reports of officers sleeping on the job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "secondly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used when stating the second of two or more reasons or pieces of information:",
        "examples": [
          "I want two things from my boss - firstly, a pay rise, and secondly, a longer contract."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seconds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extra amount of food that is given after the first amount has been eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "seconds of Would anyone like seconds of ice cream?",
          "No more for me, thanks - I've already had seconds.",
          "Seconds, anyone?",
          "He ate a huge plateful at dinner, followed by seconds and then dessert.",
          "There's a bit more chocolate mousse left if anyone would like seconds?",
          "It would be greedy to have seconds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extra serving of food given after the first serving has been eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "Would anybody like seconds?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "second noun",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "secrecy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being secret or of keeping something secret:",
        "examples": [
          "The content of her report is shrouded in secrecy (= being kept secret).",
          "I'd love to tell you about it, but Martin's sworn me to secrecy (= made me promise not to tell anyone).",
          "There has been strong criticism of the secrecy surrounding the negotiations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "secret": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information that is only known by one person or a few people and should not be told to others:",
        "examples": [
          "Why did you have to go and tell Bob about my illness? You just can't keep a secret, can you?",
          "A close couple should have no secrets from each other.",
          "Aren't you going to let me in on (= tell me) the secret?",
          "There's no secret (= everyone knows) about his homosexuality.",
          "She makes no secret of (= makes very clear) her dislike of her father.",
          "That restaurant is one of the best-kept secrets in Rome."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fact about a subject that is not known:",
        "examples": [
          "the secrets of the universe"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular knowledge and skills needed to do something very well:",
        "examples": [
          "So what's the secret of being a good cook?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is secret, other people are not allowed to know about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The president escaped through a secret passage underneath the parliament building.",
          "We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being.",
          "This is top (= extremely) secret information.",
          "Do you think we'll manage to keep the surprise party secret from Mum until her birthday?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to someone who has a particular habit, hobby, or feeling but does not tell or show other people that they do:",
        "examples": [
          "a secret drinker",
          "a secret admirer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information that is not generally known or is not known by someone else and should not be told to others:",
        "examples": [
          "We don’t keep secrets from each other.",
          "Don’t tell anyone – it’s a secret.",
          "What’s the secret of your success (= How was it achieved)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "known, done, or kept without others knowing:",
        "examples": [
          "secret information",
          "The peace process began with secret talks in Norway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is secret, only particular people are allowed to know about it:",
        "examples": [
          "secret deal/meeting/talks",
          "Staff were informed to keep the company's plans secret.",
          "a secret document/operation/proposal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important piece of information that only a few people know and that should not be told to anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The ingredients of the drink are a closely-guarded secret.",
          "a national/military/state secret"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "secretaries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who works in an office, writing letters, making phone calls, and arranging meetings for a person or for an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "My secretary will phone you to arrange a meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the member of a committee of an organization, club, etc. who keeps records of meetings, sends letters, emails, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The three elected members of the committee are the chair, secretary, and treasurer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official who has responsibility for the general management of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The company secretary has written to all the shareholders to apologize for the mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "the Foreign Secretary",
          "the Home Secretary"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the head of a government department, chosen by the president and not a member of a law-making group:",
        "examples": [
          "the Secretary of Health and Human Services"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in an office and prepares letters, keeps records, schedules meetings, and makes other arrangements for a particular person or for an organization",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the head of a government department:",
        "examples": [
          "the Secretary of the Treasury"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official in an organization who is responsible for writing notes about what happens at meetings and sending official letters:",
        "examples": [
          "Freya is running for secretary of the student council."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works in an office, writing letters, making telephone calls, organizing meetings, etc. for other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She works at the International Convention Centre as a secretary.",
          "When I called, her secretary said she was in a meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of some officials with particular responsibilities in some organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "The secretary takes the minutes of the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, a Member of Parliament or Member of the House of Lords who is in charge of a government department:",
        "examples": [
          "Energy/Home/Foreign Secretary",
          "secretary of sth He is a member of the Efficiency Commission and a former secretary of commerce.",
          "the Secretary of State for Health"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, the head of a government department appointed by the President:",
        "examples": [
          "Secretary of Defense",
          "Defense/Commerce/Treasury Secretary"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "secretary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who works in an office, writing letters, making phone calls, and arranging meetings for a person or for an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "My secretary will phone you to arrange a meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the member of a committee of an organization, club, etc. who keeps records of meetings, sends letters, emails, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The three elected members of the committee are the chair, secretary, and treasurer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official who has responsibility for the general management of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The company secretary has written to all the shareholders to apologize for the mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "the Foreign Secretary",
          "the Home Secretary"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the head of a government department, chosen by the president and not a member of a law-making group:",
        "examples": [
          "the Secretary of Health and Human Services"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works in an office and prepares letters, keeps records, schedules meetings, and makes other arrangements for a particular person or for an organization",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the head of a government department:",
        "examples": [
          "the Secretary of the Treasury"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official in an organization who is responsible for writing notes about what happens at meetings and sending official letters:",
        "examples": [
          "Freya is running for secretary of the student council."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works in an office, writing letters, making telephone calls, organizing meetings, etc. for other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She works at the International Convention Centre as a secretary.",
          "When I called, her secretary said she was in a meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of some officials with particular responsibilities in some organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "The secretary takes the minutes of the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, a Member of Parliament or Member of the House of Lords who is in charge of a government department:",
        "examples": [
          "Energy/Home/Foreign Secretary",
          "secretary of sth He is a member of the Efficiency Commission and a former secretary of commerce.",
          "the Secretary of State for Health"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, the head of a government department appointed by the President:",
        "examples": [
          "Secretary of Defense",
          "Defense/Commerce/Treasury Secretary"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "secretive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "People who are secretive hide their feelings, thoughts, intentions, and actions from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He's being very secretive about his new girlfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not wanting others to know, or done privately so that others do not know:",
        "examples": [
          "secretive dealings",
          "She’s secretive about her age."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "secretly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that people do not know or are not told about:",
        "examples": [
          "She said she didn't care about it, but I believe she was secretly delighted.",
          "He was convicted on the evidence of secretly recorded phone conversations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "secrets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information that is only known by one person or a few people and should not be told to others:",
        "examples": [
          "Why did you have to go and tell Bob about my illness? You just can't keep a secret, can you?",
          "A close couple should have no secrets from each other.",
          "Aren't you going to let me in on (= tell me) the secret?",
          "There's no secret (= everyone knows) about his homosexuality.",
          "She makes no secret of (= makes very clear) her dislike of her father.",
          "That restaurant is one of the best-kept secrets in Rome."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fact about a subject that is not known:",
        "examples": [
          "the secrets of the universe"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular knowledge and skills needed to do something very well:",
        "examples": [
          "So what's the secret of being a good cook?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is secret, other people are not allowed to know about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The president escaped through a secret passage underneath the parliament building.",
          "We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being.",
          "This is top (= extremely) secret information.",
          "Do you think we'll manage to keep the surprise party secret from Mum until her birthday?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to someone who has a particular habit, hobby, or feeling but does not tell or show other people that they do:",
        "examples": [
          "a secret drinker",
          "a secret admirer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information that is not generally known or is not known by someone else and should not be told to others:",
        "examples": [
          "We don’t keep secrets from each other.",
          "Don’t tell anyone – it’s a secret.",
          "What’s the secret of your success (= How was it achieved)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "known, done, or kept without others knowing:",
        "examples": [
          "secret information",
          "The peace process began with secret talks in Norway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is secret, only particular people are allowed to know about it:",
        "examples": [
          "secret deal/meeting/talks",
          "Staff were informed to keep the company's plans secret.",
          "a secret document/operation/proposal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important piece of information that only a few people know and that should not be told to anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The ingredients of the drink are a closely-guarded secret.",
          "a national/military/state secret"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a religious group that has separated from a larger religion and is considered to have extreme or unusual beliefs or customs:",
        "examples": [
          "When he was 16 he ran away from home and joined a religious sect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a religious group with beliefs that make it different from a larger or more established religion it has separated from:",
        "examples": [
          "a Christian sect"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sect is also a small group of people who share a particular set of political beliefs.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sectarian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "caused by or feeling very strong support for the religious or political group that you are a member of, in a way that can cause problems with other groups:",
        "examples": [
          "a sectarian murder",
          "He called on terrorists on both sides of the sectarian divide to end the cycle of violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who very strongly supports the religious or political group that they are a member of, in a way that may cause problems with people from other groups:",
        "examples": [
          "We have to stand up for the moderates against the extremists and the sectarians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a sect, or happening between sects:",
        "examples": [
          "sectarian fighting"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "section": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts that something is divided into:",
        "examples": [
          "section of the sports section of the newspaper",
          "the tail section of an aircraft",
          "Does the restaurant have a non-smoking section?",
          "The poorest sections of the community have much worse health.",
          "under section He was charged under section 17 of the Firearms Act (= according to that part of the law)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of an orchestra (= a group of musicians who play many different instruments together) or band, consisting of people who play the same kind of instruments:",
        "examples": [
          "With the string sections sitting at the front of the stage, they can sometimes overwhelm the woodwind section.",
          "The piece gave the horn section a chance to shine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cut made in part of the body in an operation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an operation in which a woman's uterus is cut open to allow a baby to be born",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very thin slice of a part of an animal, plant, or other object made in order to see its structure:",
        "examples": [
          "Each section is mounted on a slide and examined under the microscope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing or model that shows the structure of something by cutting part of it away:",
        "examples": [
          "vertical section This vertical section of the soil shows four basic soil layers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shape of a flat surface that is produced when an object is cut into separate pieces",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing what something would look like if the surface was cut away and you could see inside:",
        "examples": [
          "The first diagram is a view of the building from the street, and the second shows it in section."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially force someone who has mental health problems to stay in a hospital and receive treatment because they might harm themselves or other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sectioned under section 4 of the Mental Health Act."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad always reads the sports section of the newspaper.",
          "He lived in a poor section of town.",
          "You’ll find ice cream in the frozen food section of the supermarket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide something into parts:",
        "examples": [
          "If the tooth is sectioned lengthwise, ridges of alternating dark and light rings can be seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of a book, newspaper, website, etc. that deals with a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The article appeared in the business section of the Sunday Times.",
          "a section on sth The website has a useful section on business law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts that a document or law is divided into, each of which has its own number:",
        "examples": [
          "under section 2/20, etc. of sth The purchaser could have brought an action against the vendor under section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "His section was due to be audited.",
          "the Accounting and Finance Section"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sections": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts that something is divided into:",
        "examples": [
          "section of the sports section of the newspaper",
          "the tail section of an aircraft",
          "Does the restaurant have a non-smoking section?",
          "The poorest sections of the community have much worse health.",
          "under section He was charged under section 17 of the Firearms Act (= according to that part of the law)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of an orchestra (= a group of musicians who play many different instruments together) or band, consisting of people who play the same kind of instruments:",
        "examples": [
          "With the string sections sitting at the front of the stage, they can sometimes overwhelm the woodwind section.",
          "The piece gave the horn section a chance to shine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cut made in part of the body in an operation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an operation in which a woman's uterus is cut open to allow a baby to be born",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very thin slice of a part of an animal, plant, or other object made in order to see its structure:",
        "examples": [
          "Each section is mounted on a slide and examined under the microscope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing or model that shows the structure of something by cutting part of it away:",
        "examples": [
          "vertical section This vertical section of the soil shows four basic soil layers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shape of a flat surface that is produced when an object is cut into separate pieces",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing what something would look like if the surface was cut away and you could see inside:",
        "examples": [
          "The first diagram is a view of the building from the street, and the second shows it in section."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially force someone who has mental health problems to stay in a hospital and receive treatment because they might harm themselves or other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sectioned under section 4 of the Mental Health Act."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad always reads the sports section of the newspaper.",
          "He lived in a poor section of town.",
          "You’ll find ice cream in the frozen food section of the supermarket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide something into parts:",
        "examples": [
          "If the tooth is sectioned lengthwise, ridges of alternating dark and light rings can be seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of a book, newspaper, website, etc. that deals with a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The article appeared in the business section of the Sunday Times.",
          "a section on sth The website has a useful section on business law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts that a document or law is divided into, each of which has its own number:",
        "examples": [
          "under section 2/20, etc. of sth The purchaser could have brought an action against the vendor under section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "His section was due to be audited.",
          "the Accounting and Finance Section"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sector": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "In the financial sector, banks and insurance companies have both lost a lot of money.",
          "The country has a new policy of transferring state industries from the public sector to the private sector."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land or sea that has been divided from other areas and is controlled by a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "What is the total oil output from the British sector of the North Sea?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of society that can be separated from other parts because of its own special character:",
        "examples": [
          "the farm sector",
          "the nonprofit sector",
          "She works in the private/public sector (= for a business/government)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sector is also an area of land or sea that has been divided from other areas:",
        "examples": [
          "The buildings are in an industrial sector in the southern part of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the areas of activity that a country's economy is divided into:",
        "examples": [
          "the agricultural/industrial/manufacturing sector",
          "the banking/business/financial sector",
          "the IT/technology/telecommunications sector",
          "in a sector New jobs were being created in the aerospace sector."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sectors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "In the financial sector, banks and insurance companies have both lost a lot of money.",
          "The country has a new policy of transferring state industries from the public sector to the private sector."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land or sea that has been divided from other areas and is controlled by a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "What is the total oil output from the British sector of the North Sea?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of society that can be separated from other parts because of its own special character:",
        "examples": [
          "the farm sector",
          "the nonprofit sector",
          "She works in the private/public sector (= for a business/government)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sector is also an area of land or sea that has been divided from other areas:",
        "examples": [
          "The buildings are in an industrial sector in the southern part of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the areas of activity that a country's economy is divided into:",
        "examples": [
          "the agricultural/industrial/manufacturing sector",
          "the banking/business/financial sector",
          "the IT/technology/telecommunications sector",
          "in a sector New jobs were being created in the aerospace sector."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "secular": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having any connection with religion:",
        "examples": [
          "We live in an increasingly secular society, in which religion has less and less influence on our daily lives.",
          "secular education",
          "a secular state"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having any connection with religion:",
        "examples": [
          "secular society/music/education"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "secure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "positioned or fixed firmly and correctly and therefore not likely to move, fall, or break:",
        "examples": [
          "That ladder doesn't look very secure to me.",
          "Check that all windows and doors are secure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to continue and not fail or be lost:",
        "examples": [
          "Her promotion has made her position in the company more secure.",
          "The museum has been promised $22 million by the government, so its future is relatively secure.",
          "She's just left a secure job to start her own company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of objects, situations, etc.) able to avoid being harmed by any risk, danger, or threat:",
        "examples": [
          "Car manufacturers ought to produce vehicles that are more secure against theft.",
          "Endangered species need to be kept secure from poachers.",
          "We've done everything we can to make the house as secure as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a computer or phone connection, etc.) safe or protected, for example against someone stealing information:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke to the president on a secure phone line.",
          "The data sent and received is encrypted to ensure secure communications."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A secure place is one that it is difficult to get out of or escape from:",
        "examples": [
          "He killed the man just a month after his release from a secure psychiatric hospital.",
          "At the age of 14 he was placed in secure accommodation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not doubting or being worried about yourself and your personal relationships:",
        "examples": [
          "Children need to feel secure in order to do well at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something, sometimes with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "He was disappointed by his failure to secure the top job with the bank.",
          "The change in the law will make it harder for the police to secure convictions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make certain something is protected from danger or risk:",
        "examples": [
          "The building has only one main entrance and would be easy to secure (against/from intruders).",
          "This form of investment is an excellent way of securing your children's financial future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make certain that money that has been lent will be paid back, by giving the person who lends the money the right to own property belonging to the person who borrows it, if the money is not paid back:",
        "examples": [
          "a secured loan",
          "Her bank loan is secured against/by/on her house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten one object firmly to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The gate won't stay open, so we'll have to secure it to that post."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free from risk and the threat of change for the worse:",
        "examples": [
          "a secure job",
          "People want to feel secure economically.",
          "The museum has a large endowment, so its future is relatively secure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Secure can also mean confident and free from worry:",
        "examples": [
          "Children need to feel secure in order to do well at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free from danger or the threat of harm or unwanted access; safe:",
        "examples": [
          "Troops were sent to make the border secure.",
          "He questioned whether the government’s computer database was secure from hackers.",
          "For some time after the robbery we could not feel secure, even in our own home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fixed, fastened, or locked into a position that prevents movement:",
        "examples": [
          "That ladder doesn’t look very secure to me.",
          "Just check that the door is secure – the lock doesn’t always work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain something, sometimes with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "She managed to secure a loan from the bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something firmly:",
        "examples": [
          "Secure the boat to the dock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make sure something is protected from danger or threat:",
        "examples": [
          "The wall was originally built to secure the town from attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage to get money or achieve something, often something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "secure financing/a loan/a grant They hope to secure a $500,000 federal grant to cover some of the development costs.",
          "secure a deal/contract/commitment",
          "secure a win/victory",
          "The Chinese bank secured $3.5 billion in offers within the first few days of its flotation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to borrow money from a person or organization by agreeing that they can have your property or assets if you cannot pay it back:",
        "examples": [
          "secure sth against/on sth The extra debt will be raised by selling bonds secured on the hotel and restaurant assets.",
          "He had used the boat as collateral to secure a $10,000 loan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect something from risk or threat:",
        "examples": [
          "This investment is a good way of securing your family's financial future.",
          "Cost savings will help secure jobs by improving competitiveness.",
          "Police were quick to secure the area when they received the warning of a terrorist attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone's future, investment, or job is secure, they feel confident that it will continue and not fail or be lost:",
        "examples": [
          "Although the high returns of recent years cannot continue indefinitely, many still see property as a secure investment.",
          "Executives reassured existing employees that their jobs are secure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "safe and protected from the risk of an attack or crime:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest technology allows customers to make secure online transactions.",
          "a secure line/network/site",
          "a secure area/building"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "secured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "secured loans, debts, etc. involve an agreement for the lender to take particular assets from the borrower if the money is not paid back:",
        "examples": [
          "secured capital/financing/debt The company has agreed to pay about £2.7 million to outside creditors to resolve its secured and unsecured debts.",
          "secured bonds/credit cards/notes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "securely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that avoids someone or something being harmed by any risk, danger, or threat:",
        "examples": [
          "The door was securely fastened.",
          "The offices were securely guarded.",
          "This certificate is an important document, and should be kept securely (= in a place where it cannot be lost or stolen)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "positioned or fastened firmly and correctly and therefore not likely to move, fall, or break:",
        "examples": [
          "Please ensure that your seat belts are fastened securely.",
          "figurative He has given up political power, but he remains securely in control of the army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "firmly and correctly and therefore not likely to fall, move, or break:",
        "examples": [
          "Please make sure that your seatbelts are securely fastened."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "securing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something, sometimes with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "He was disappointed by his failure to secure the top job with the bank.",
          "The change in the law will make it harder for the police to secure convictions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make certain something is protected from danger or risk:",
        "examples": [
          "The building has only one main entrance and would be easy to secure (against/from intruders).",
          "This form of investment is an excellent way of securing your children's financial future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make certain that money that has been lent will be paid back, by giving the person who lends the money the right to own property belonging to the person who borrows it, if the money is not paid back:",
        "examples": [
          "a secured loan",
          "Her bank loan is secured against/by/on her house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten one object firmly to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The gate won't stay open, so we'll have to secure it to that post."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "securities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "investment in a company or in government debt that can be traded on the financial markets and produces an income for the investor:",
        "examples": [
          "He pleaded guilty to three counts of securities fraud.",
          "The deals represented 74 percent of all such securities issued in that year.",
          "Prices in these particular securities markets can be volatile.",
          "As a result, he was prevented from conducting securities transactions for a period.",
          "This is something that securities regulators want changed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "security": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "protection of a person, building, organization, or country against threats such as crime or attacks by foreign countries:",
        "examples": [
          "The station was closed for two hours because of a security alert.",
          "30 demonstrators were killed in clashes with the security forces over the weekend.",
          "The tighter security measures/precautions include video cameras throughout the city centre.",
          "The students were deported because they posed a threat to national security.",
          "The banks must tighten security against fraud.",
          "The most dangerous criminals are held in maximum-security prisons (= prisons that are as difficult as possible to escape from)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people responsible for protecting a building:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll need to notify security if you want to work late in the office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something is not likely to fail or be lost:",
        "examples": [
          "If it's a choice between higher pay and job security, I'd prefer to keep my job.",
          "I'm on a temporary contract and have little financial security (= cannot be sure of having enough money to live on)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "property or goods that you promise to give to someone if you cannot pay what you owe them:",
        "examples": [
          "She used her shares in the company as security against a $23 million bank loan.",
          "The hotel held onto our suitcases as security while we went to the bank to get money to pay the bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "investment in a company or in government debt that can be traded on the financial markets and produces an income for the investor:",
        "examples": [
          "He pleaded guilty to three counts of securities fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being confident in one's family and relationships:",
        "examples": [
          "Most children need the security of a stable family life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "freedom from risk and the threat of change for the worse :",
        "examples": [
          "financial/job security"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "freedom from danger; safety:",
        "examples": [
          "For security reasons, for the protection of the White House and the president, they felt it necessary to close the avenue.",
          "A convicted spy, he sold information that may have damaged our national security."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Security is also the group of people responsible for keeping buildings or other areas safe:",
        "examples": [
          "If anyone gives you trouble, just call security."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an investment in a company or in government debt that can be traded on the financial markets",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "money you pay someone that can be legally used by that person if your actions cause the person to lose money, but that will be returned to you if it is not used:",
        "examples": [
          "You have give the landlord an extra month’s rent as security when you sign the lease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the protection of people, organizations, countries, etc. against a possible attack or other crime:",
        "examples": [
          "border/homeland/national security",
          "boost/improve/tighten security Airport security has been tightened since the terrorist threat.",
          "lax/strict/tight security",
          "He was head of security at the Federal Aviation Administration.",
          "security firm/contractor/company",
          "security system/check/measure Anyone entering the building has to undergo a series of security checks.",
          "The airport was temporarily closed due to a security alert.",
          "security cameras/lights/doors"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the protection of information against being stolen or used wrongly or illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "data/information/IT security",
          "security measures/checks/controls The bank has taken additional security measures to ensure accounts are protected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact or feeling that your job, money, etc. is safe and you will not lose it:",
        "examples": [
          "He left the relative security of a corporate job to set up on his own.",
          "give/offer sb security His 15-year career in investment banking has given him the financial security to transfer his skills to the voluntary sector.",
          "economic/financial security",
          "They are concerned about the security of their investments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a financial investment such as a bond or share that is traded on a financial market:",
        "examples": [
          "buy/hold/sell securities Investors who bought securities made up of subprime loans suffered the biggest losses.",
          "deal in/invest in/issue securities",
          "a securities agreement/audit/dealer",
          "a securities business/company/house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "property or goods that you promise to give someone if you cannot pay them what you owe them:",
        "examples": [
          "give/offer/pledge sth as security She signed papers pledging their home as security against the loan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sedan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a car with seats for four or five people, two or four doors, and a separate area in the back for bags, boxes, and suitcases",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of car with two or four doors and seats for at least four people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sedate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "avoiding excitement or great activity and usually calm and relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "The fight against a chemical storage site has transformed a normally sedate village into a battleground.",
          "The speed limit is a sedate 55 mph."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a person or animal to be very calm or go to sleep by giving them a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "When I saw him after the accident he was still in shock and was heavily sedated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "calm and controlled, and often traditional in habit or manner:",
        "examples": [
          "She preferred standard ballads and sedate pop tunes to rock music."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sedated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a person or animal to be very calm or go to sleep by giving them a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "When I saw him after the accident he was still in shock and was heavily sedated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sedation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the use of a drug or other means to make someone calm or to make them go to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "Sedation is often given to allow a patient to be comfortable during a surgical or medical procedure.",
          "She's under strong sedation and should not be disturbed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sedative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug used to calm a person or animal or to make them sleep",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug that has a calming effect:",
        "examples": [
          "If your pet is unaccustomed to car travel, consider a mild sedative to help relieve its anxiety."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sediment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft substance that is like a wet powder and consists of very small pieces of a solid material that have fallen to the bottom of a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a brown sediment in the bottom of the bottle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sand, stones, etc. that slowly form a layer of rock:",
        "examples": [
          "It is hoped that the oil slick will sink to the seabed where it would be covered within a few years by sediments and eventually decompose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "solid material, such as dirt or minerals, that falls to the bottom of a liquid",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sedition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "language or behaviour that is intended to persuade other people to oppose their government",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "language or behavior intended to persuade other people to oppose their government and change it, sometimes by using violence:",
        "examples": [
          "He himself was tried for sedition and sentenced to ten years in jail."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seduce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel attracted to you and want to have sex with you, often someone younger or less experienced:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt that she was trying to seduce him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade or cause someone to do something that they would not usually consider doing by being very attractive and difficult to refuse:",
        "examples": [
          "I wouldn't normally stay in a hotel like this, but I was seduced by the fabulous location.",
          "They were seduced into buying the washing machine by the offer of a free flight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are seduced by something, you like it because it seems attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Almost every visitor to Edinburgh is seduced by its splendid architecture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade or trick someone into doing something by making it very attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Nowadays you have to seduce students into learning through colorful graphics or exciting adventure themes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you seduce someone, you persuade that person to have sex with you.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seduced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel attracted to you and want to have sex with you, often someone younger or less experienced:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt that she was trying to seduce him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade or cause someone to do something that they would not usually consider doing by being very attractive and difficult to refuse:",
        "examples": [
          "I wouldn't normally stay in a hotel like this, but I was seduced by the fabulous location.",
          "They were seduced into buying the washing machine by the offer of a free flight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are seduced by something, you like it because it seems attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Almost every visitor to Edinburgh is seduced by its splendid architecture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seducer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who seduces people:",
        "examples": [
          "The play tells the story of a wealthy woman who seeks revenge on her heartless seducer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seduces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel attracted to you and want to have sex with you, often someone younger or less experienced:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt that she was trying to seduce him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade or cause someone to do something that they would not usually consider doing by being very attractive and difficult to refuse:",
        "examples": [
          "I wouldn't normally stay in a hotel like this, but I was seduced by the fabulous location.",
          "They were seduced into buying the washing machine by the offer of a free flight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are seduced by something, you like it because it seems attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Almost every visitor to Edinburgh is seduced by its splendid architecture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade or trick someone into doing something by making it very attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Nowadays you have to seduce students into learning through colorful graphics or exciting adventure themes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you seduce someone, you persuade that person to have sex with you.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seducing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel attracted to you and want to have sex with you, often someone younger or less experienced:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt that she was trying to seduce him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade or cause someone to do something that they would not usually consider doing by being very attractive and difficult to refuse:",
        "examples": [
          "I wouldn't normally stay in a hotel like this, but I was seduced by the fabulous location.",
          "They were seduced into buying the washing machine by the offer of a free flight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are seduced by something, you like it because it seems attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Almost every visitor to Edinburgh is seduced by its splendid architecture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seduction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the attractive quality of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The seductions of life in a warm climate have led many Britons to live abroad, especially in Spain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of persuading someone to have sex with you:",
        "examples": [
          "The film depicts Charlotte's seduction by her boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the attractive quality of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The movie is an advertisement for the seduction of flight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of persuading a person to have sex with you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The movie depicts her seduction by a friend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seductive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "intended to seduce someone:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a seductive black evening dress.",
          "She gave him a seductive look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you want to do, have, or believe something, because of seeming attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Television confronts the viewer with a succession of glittering and seductive images.",
          "The argument that sanctions should be given more time to work is seductive but fatally flawed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you do, have, or believe something because it is very attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Their marketing campaign was slick and seductive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sexually attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "a seductive black dress"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seductively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is intended to make someone feel attracted to you and want to have sex with you:",
        "examples": [
          "She once posed seductively for a men's magazine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is attractive and makes you want to do, have, or believe something:",
        "examples": [
          "He laid out a spread of seductively arranged pastries.",
          "They sell their ideology very seductively."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, round or oval object produced by a plant and from which, when it is planted, a new plant can grow:",
        "examples": [
          "Sow the seeds (= put them in the ground) about three centimetres deep.",
          "The chemical will stop all seeds from sprouting (= starting to grow).",
          "The farmers grow these crops for seed (= for planting to grow more crops, rather than for eating)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a food plant goes or runs to seed, it produces flowers and seeds because it has not been picked early enough:",
        "examples": [
          "In hot weather lettuces can suddenly run to seed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people or places go or run to seed, their physical appearance becomes worse because no one is taking care of them:",
        "examples": [
          "After he retired, he really went to seed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cause of a feeling or situation, or the early stages of it:",
        "examples": [
          "From these early seeds of their friendship, they grew into lifelong companions.",
          "He may be sowing the seeds of his own destruction in the long term by using violence against his own people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially in tennis, a good player who is given a place on the list of those expected to win games in a particular competition because of the way they have played in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Turner's opponent in the quarter-finals is the number one seed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce seeds:",
        "examples": [
          "The plants have seeded themselves (= their seeds have fallen) into the cracks between the paving stones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the seeds from a fruit or vegetable:",
        "examples": [
          "Wash, seed, and cut the pepper into small pieces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sow (= plant) seeds somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Winter wheat can be seeded into open plots.",
          "Spring is a great time to seed the bare patches in your lawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to exist and develop:",
        "examples": [
          "This was the article that seeded his book.",
          "The main strategy was getting others to buy into a vision, seeding ideas at different levels in the organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a player a seed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + adj ] Jones, seeded second, has won her last ten matches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread substances such as certain chemicals in clouds, in order to try to make them produce rain, or more rain:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists have experimented with cloud control, including seeding clouds to promote the shedding of rain.",
          "He seeds clouds in west Texas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, usually hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning or cause of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A good defense lawyer knows how to plant these little seeds of doubt in the minds of jurors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the players or teams ranked among the best in a particular competition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plant seeds in the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "We seeded the lawn with a different grass this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money used to start a new company, business, activity, etc. as an investment:",
        "examples": [
          "seed capital/funding/money The conference is aimed at entrepreneurs looking for seed capital for new business ventures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide money to start a new company, business, etc. as an investment:",
        "examples": [
          "The venture capital fund of $250 million will seed Chinese high-tech and biotechnology startup ventures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seedless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without seeds:",
        "examples": [
          "seedless grapes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seeds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, round or oval object produced by a plant and from which, when it is planted, a new plant can grow:",
        "examples": [
          "Sow the seeds (= put them in the ground) about three centimetres deep.",
          "The chemical will stop all seeds from sprouting (= starting to grow).",
          "The farmers grow these crops for seed (= for planting to grow more crops, rather than for eating)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a food plant goes or runs to seed, it produces flowers and seeds because it has not been picked early enough:",
        "examples": [
          "In hot weather lettuces can suddenly run to seed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people or places go or run to seed, their physical appearance becomes worse because no one is taking care of them:",
        "examples": [
          "After he retired, he really went to seed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cause of a feeling or situation, or the early stages of it:",
        "examples": [
          "From these early seeds of their friendship, they grew into lifelong companions.",
          "He may be sowing the seeds of his own destruction in the long term by using violence against his own people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially in tennis, a good player who is given a place on the list of those expected to win games in a particular competition because of the way they have played in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Turner's opponent in the quarter-finals is the number one seed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce seeds:",
        "examples": [
          "The plants have seeded themselves (= their seeds have fallen) into the cracks between the paving stones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the seeds from a fruit or vegetable:",
        "examples": [
          "Wash, seed, and cut the pepper into small pieces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sow (= plant) seeds somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Winter wheat can be seeded into open plots.",
          "Spring is a great time to seed the bare patches in your lawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to exist and develop:",
        "examples": [
          "This was the article that seeded his book.",
          "The main strategy was getting others to buy into a vision, seeding ideas at different levels in the organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a player a seed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + adj ] Jones, seeded second, has won her last ten matches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread substances such as certain chemicals in clouds, in order to try to make them produce rain, or more rain:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists have experimented with cloud control, including seeding clouds to promote the shedding of rain.",
          "He seeds clouds in west Texas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, usually hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning or cause of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A good defense lawyer knows how to plant these little seeds of doubt in the minds of jurors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the players or teams ranked among the best in a particular competition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plant seeds in the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "We seeded the lawn with a different grass this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money used to start a new company, business, activity, etc. as an investment:",
        "examples": [
          "seed capital/funding/money The conference is aimed at entrepreneurs looking for seed capital for new business ventures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide money to start a new company, business, etc. as an investment:",
        "examples": [
          "The venture capital fund of $250 million will seed Chinese high-tech and biotechnology startup ventures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seedy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "looking dirty or in bad condition and likely to be involved in dishonest or illegal activities:",
        "examples": [
          "a seedy hotel",
          "He didn't like the look of the seedy characters who were hanging around outside the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in bad condition, esp. because not cared for and therefore unattractive:",
        "examples": [
          "We had quarters in a rather seedy hotel near the railroad tracks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seeing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "considering or accepting the fact that; as:",
        "examples": [
          "Seeing we're the same size, we often wear each others' clothes.",
          "I'll make this recipe again, seeing that you like it so much.",
          "We may as well go to the concert, seeing as we've already paid for the tickets.",
          "Seeing as how I'm broke, I'm not coming out tonight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seek": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to try to find or get something, especially something that is not a physical object:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Are you actively seeking jobs?\" she asked.",
          "Hundreds of dissidents are seeking refuge/asylum in the US embassy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for advice, help, approval, permission, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Legal advice should be sought before you take any further action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try or attempt:",
        "examples": [
          "They sought to reassure the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search for something or try to find or obtain something:",
        "examples": [
          "She is actively seeking work.",
          "The government is seeking ways to reduce the cost of health care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you seek advice/approval/help/permission, you ask for it:",
        "examples": [
          "They suggested she seek advice from the legal department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try or attempt:",
        "examples": [
          "They sought to reassure people that their homes would be safe from the flood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to find or get something:",
        "examples": [
          "seek advice/help",
          "seek to do sth The investment objective of the fund is to seek to achieve long-term growth.",
          "The unemployment rate among disabled people seeking work stands at 19%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seeker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is looking for the thing mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "asylum seekers",
          "job-seekers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who searches for something or tries to find or obtain something:",
        "examples": [
          "job/thrill/ fortune seekers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is trying to find or get something:",
        "examples": [
          "But income seekers want higher returns than this.",
          "The system automatically matches job seekers and employers based on identified skills and requirements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seekers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is looking for the thing mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "asylum seekers",
          "job-seekers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who searches for something or tries to find or obtain something:",
        "examples": [
          "job/thrill/ fortune seekers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is trying to find or get something:",
        "examples": [
          "But income seekers want higher returns than this.",
          "The system automatically matches job seekers and employers based on identified skills and requirements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seeking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used with nouns to form words that mean trying to get or find the thing stated:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of bad behaviour is attention-seeking on the part of mixed-up kids.",
          "Doctors suspected him of drug-seeking rather than being in genuine pain.",
          "profit-seeking ventures"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seeks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to try to find or get something, especially something that is not a physical object:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Are you actively seeking jobs?\" she asked.",
          "Hundreds of dissidents are seeking refuge/asylum in the US embassy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for advice, help, approval, permission, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Legal advice should be sought before you take any further action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try or attempt:",
        "examples": [
          "They sought to reassure the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search for something or try to find or obtain something:",
        "examples": [
          "She is actively seeking work.",
          "The government is seeking ways to reduce the cost of health care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you seek advice/approval/help/permission, you ask for it:",
        "examples": [
          "They suggested she seek advice from the legal department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try or attempt:",
        "examples": [
          "They sought to reassure people that their homes would be safe from the flood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to find or get something:",
        "examples": [
          "seek advice/help",
          "seek to do sth The investment objective of the fund is to seek to achieve long-term growth.",
          "The unemployment rate among disabled people seeking work stands at 19%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seem": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give the effect of being; to be judged to be:",
        "examples": [
          "He's 16, but he often seems (to be) younger.",
          "The children seemed (as if/as though/like they were) tired.",
          "I suspect his claims are not all they seem - he tends to exaggerate.",
          "Things are seldom as/how/what they seem.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I seem to know more about him than anyone else.",
          "They seem to be taking a long time to decide.",
          "[ + (that) ] It seems (that) she can't come.",
          "It seems to me (that) (= I think that) he isn't the right person for the job.",
          "formal It would seem (that) no action need be taken.",
          "There seems to have been a mistake - my name isn't on the list.",
          "[ after so ] \"There's no reply - they've all gone home.\" \"So it seems.\"",
          "\"Was a decision made?\" \"It seems not/so.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear to be:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] You seem very quiet today.",
          "[ L ] He’s 16, but he seems younger.",
          "[ L ] The news seemed too good to be true.",
          "[ L ] She didn’t seem (to be) particularly happy.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] They seemed like such a nice couple.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I can’t seem to stay awake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seemed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give the effect of being; to be judged to be:",
        "examples": [
          "He's 16, but he often seems (to be) younger.",
          "The children seemed (as if/as though/like they were) tired.",
          "I suspect his claims are not all they seem - he tends to exaggerate.",
          "Things are seldom as/how/what they seem.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I seem to know more about him than anyone else.",
          "They seem to be taking a long time to decide.",
          "[ + (that) ] It seems (that) she can't come.",
          "It seems to me (that) (= I think that) he isn't the right person for the job.",
          "formal It would seem (that) no action need be taken.",
          "There seems to have been a mistake - my name isn't on the list.",
          "[ after so ] \"There's no reply - they've all gone home.\" \"So it seems.\"",
          "\"Was a decision made?\" \"It seems not/so.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seeming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "appearing to be something, especially when this is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "He said, with seeming embarrassment, that he would have to cancel the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "appearing true or obvious, although it might not be:",
        "examples": [
          "Their seeming reluctance to demand better treatment was puzzling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seemingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "appearing to be something, especially when this is not true:",
        "examples": [
          "He remains confident and seemingly untroubled by his recent problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "according to the facts that you know:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory closure is seemingly inevitable.",
          "Seemingly, she's gone to live with another man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seems": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give the effect of being; to be judged to be:",
        "examples": [
          "He's 16, but he often seems (to be) younger.",
          "The children seemed (as if/as though/like they were) tired.",
          "I suspect his claims are not all they seem - he tends to exaggerate.",
          "Things are seldom as/how/what they seem.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I seem to know more about him than anyone else.",
          "They seem to be taking a long time to decide.",
          "[ + (that) ] It seems (that) she can't come.",
          "It seems to me (that) (= I think that) he isn't the right person for the job.",
          "formal It would seem (that) no action need be taken.",
          "There seems to have been a mistake - my name isn't on the list.",
          "[ after so ] \"There's no reply - they've all gone home.\" \"So it seems.\"",
          "\"Was a decision made?\" \"It seems not/so.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear to be:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] You seem very quiet today.",
          "[ L ] He’s 16, but he seems younger.",
          "[ L ] The news seemed too good to be true.",
          "[ L ] She didn’t seem (to be) particularly happy.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] They seemed like such a nice couple.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I can’t seem to stay awake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move or spread slowly out of a hole or through something:",
        "examples": [
          "Pesticides are seeping out of farmland and into the water supply.",
          "figurative Given the intense secrecy of the arms business, information only seeps out in company literature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of liquids) to flow slowly through something:",
        "examples": [
          "The flood water seeped into the basement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seeped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or spread slowly out of a hole or through something:",
        "examples": [
          "Pesticides are seeping out of farmland and into the water supply.",
          "figurative Given the intense secrecy of the arms business, information only seeps out in company literature."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seeping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or spread slowly out of a hole or through something:",
        "examples": [
          "Pesticides are seeping out of farmland and into the water supply.",
          "figurative Given the intense secrecy of the arms business, information only seeps out in company literature."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who says he or she can see what will happen in the future",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be conscious of what is around you by using your eyes:",
        "examples": [
          "Turn the light on so I can see.",
          "can see I can see you!",
          "[ + (that) ] The teacher could see (that) the children had been fighting.",
          "[ + infinitive without to ] Jacqui saw the car drive up outside the police station.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] From the window we could see the children playing in the yard.",
          "[ + past participle ] His parents saw him awarded the winner's medal.",
          "See (= look at) p. 23 for prices and flight details.",
          "see over UK See over (= look at the next page) for further information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch a film, television programme, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you see that documentary on Channel 4 last night?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the time or place when something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "This summer has seen the end of water restrictions in the area thanks to a new reservoir."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to mean that more surprising or exciting things are likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "If you thought that show was amazing, just you wait. You ain't seen nothing yet!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand, know, or realize:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I see (that) the club is organizing a theatre trip next month.",
          "[ + question word ] He can't see what difference it makes to come (= he doesn't think it is important if he comes) on Thursday instead of Friday.",
          "see the need/any need They didn't see the need/any need (= understand that it was important) to notify their members of the changes in writing.",
          "see something in something They refused to help because they're too busy, but he seems to see more in it than that.",
          "so I see \"I'm tired.\" \"So I see - you've been yawning all afternoon.\"",
          "I was surprised that they couldn't see my point of view.",
          "be seen to be The government didn't want to be seen to be making concessions to terrorists.",
          "see something in another/a different/a new light After she read his book she started to see the issue in another/a different/a new light (= differently)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet or visit someone, or to visit a place:",
        "examples": [
          "We're seeing friends this weekend.",
          "see someone around I haven't seen Jerry around (= in the places I usually meet him) in the last few weeks.",
          "see much of No one has seen much of Daryl since he got married.",
          "see a lot of They see a lot of each other (= are often together).",
          "My mother is seeing the doctor again next week.",
          "The children wanted to see the circus.",
          "The agent said they could see the house (UK also see round the house) at 3 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a romantic relationship with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "How long has she been seeing him?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or think about, especially to think about someone or something in a particular way, or to imagine someone doing a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "see yourself as something She didn't see herself as brave.",
          "see something as something It was easy to see the gift as a kind of bribe.",
          "[ + obj + -ing verb  ] I can't see her accepting (= I don't think she will accept) the job in the present circumstances.",
          "as I see it/things/the situation As I see it/things/the situation, we'll have to get extra help.",
          "see something your way Try and see it my way - I'll be left without any help if you go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone somewhere by going there with them:",
        "examples": [
          "see someoneto the door He saw his visitors to the door.",
          "see someone home Her friends saw her home.",
          "see someone off something The security guard saw the protesters off the premises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to discover:",
        "examples": [
          "see if Will you see if you can get anyone to help?",
          "I'll see what I can do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make certain that something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The receptionist said he'd see (that) she got the message.",
          "UK See (that) you're ready by five, or there'll be trouble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where there is a cathedral and where a bishop or archbishop has authority:",
        "examples": [
          "the See of York/Exeter/Lincoln",
          "bishops and their sees"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be aware of what is around you by using your eyes; look at something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] From the kitchen window, I can see the kids playing in the backyard.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you see what is happening?",
          "[ T ] The agent said they could see the house at 3 p.m.",
          "[ T ] Did you see that documentary about homelessness on TV last night?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand, know, or be aware:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] \"It’s easier if you hold it this way.\" \"Oh, I see.\"",
          "[ T ] I can’t see any reason why they would object.",
          "[ + question word ] I can see why you didn’t want to go out with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider someone or something in a particular way, or to imagine someone doing a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Under the circumstances, I can’t see her accepting the job (= I do not think she will accept it).",
          "[ T ] I can’t see my brother as a businessman.",
          "[ T ] As I see it/the situation, we’ll have to get extra help.",
          "[ I ] \"Do you think there’ll be time to stop for lunch?\" \"We’ll see (= I will consider it).\"",
          "[ + question word ] I’ll see how I feel tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to meet, visit, or spend time with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw Darlene last week.",
          "Mom is seeing the doctor tomorrow.",
          "They see each other on weekends (= they are often together then).",
          "How long have they been seeing each other (= having a romantic relationship)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to discover:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you see who is at the door?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make certain (that something happens):",
        "examples": [
          "She said she’d see that her boss gets the message."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience something:",
        "examples": [
          "This coat has seen a lot of wear.",
          "She’s seen a lot of changes in this office over the years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a time or place has seen something, it happened or existed there or then:",
        "examples": [
          "This summer has seen unusually high temperatures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seething": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely angry but unable or unwilling to express it clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "A feeling of seething resentment led to angry exchanges between the teams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving quickly around in small space, or full of people doing this :",
        "examples": [
          "A seething mass of children crowded around the tables."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "segment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the smaller groups or amounts that a larger group or amount can be divided into:",
        "examples": [
          "People over the age of 85 make up the fastest-growing segment of the population.",
          "Each of these products is aimed at a specific market segment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a circle that is divided from the rest by a line, or part of a sphere that is divided from the rest by two planes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the small parts that a fruit such as an orange is naturally divided into:",
        "examples": [
          "The salad was decorated with segments of orange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of film that forms part of a television or radio programme, or that is broadcast on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "CNN last week broadcast a segment on homicides in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide something into different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The market is segmented by price into three general categories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the parts into which something can be divided:",
        "examples": [
          "The news program contained a brief segment on white-collar crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A segment is also one of several parts of an orange, lemon, or similarly divided fruits.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A segment is also one of the parts of the body of an insect.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A segment is also one part of a line that has two end points.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of customers for a product or service, who have similar characteristics or needs:",
        "examples": [
          "Private contractors are having success in certain segments of the market.",
          "consumer/customer segments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part into which something such as the economy or a company's work can be divided:",
        "examples": [
          "a growing/large/narrow segment of sb/sth Technology includes the fastest-growing segments of the world economy.",
          "an industry segment",
          "There are a number of acquisition opportunities on the horizon for each of the company's business segments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part or section into which a chart, etc. is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "You can see the size of the profit margin in the overlaps between the three segments of Figure 1.1."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide a market into different groups of customers who have similar characteristics or needs:",
        "examples": [
          "By segmenting customers and products, technology has given banks the kind of data they need to pursue niche strategies.",
          "The toy industry segments the market by age and gender.",
          "segment (sth) into sth He argues that the car market is segmenting more and more into smaller groups of critical consumers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide something into different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "That is one of the reasons why we are segmenting the company further.",
          "segment sth into sth The store was segmented into different areas for different customers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "segments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the smaller groups or amounts that a larger group or amount can be divided into:",
        "examples": [
          "People over the age of 85 make up the fastest-growing segment of the population.",
          "Each of these products is aimed at a specific market segment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a circle that is divided from the rest by a line, or part of a sphere that is divided from the rest by two planes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the small parts that a fruit such as an orange is naturally divided into:",
        "examples": [
          "The salad was decorated with segments of orange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of film that forms part of a television or radio programme, or that is broadcast on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "CNN last week broadcast a segment on homicides in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide something into different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The market is segmented by price into three general categories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the parts into which something can be divided:",
        "examples": [
          "The news program contained a brief segment on white-collar crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A segment is also one of several parts of an orange, lemon, or similarly divided fruits.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A segment is also one of the parts of the body of an insect.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A segment is also one part of a line that has two end points.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of customers for a product or service, who have similar characteristics or needs:",
        "examples": [
          "Private contractors are having success in certain segments of the market.",
          "consumer/customer segments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part into which something such as the economy or a company's work can be divided:",
        "examples": [
          "a growing/large/narrow segment of sb/sth Technology includes the fastest-growing segments of the world economy.",
          "an industry segment",
          "There are a number of acquisition opportunities on the horizon for each of the company's business segments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part or section into which a chart, etc. is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "You can see the size of the profit margin in the overlaps between the three segments of Figure 1.1."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide a market into different groups of customers who have similar characteristics or needs:",
        "examples": [
          "By segmenting customers and products, technology has given banks the kind of data they need to pursue niche strategies.",
          "The toy industry segments the market by age and gender.",
          "segment (sth) into sth He argues that the car market is segmenting more and more into smaller groups of critical consumers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide something into different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "That is one of the reasons why we are segmenting the company further.",
          "segment sth into sth The store was segmented into different areas for different customers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "segregated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "kept separate or treated differently according to race, sex, religion, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "segregated schools",
          "The South was completely segregated then."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kept separate from something else:",
        "examples": [
          "segregated cycle paths"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "segregation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the policy of keeping one group of people apart from another and treating them differently, especially because of race, sex, or religion:",
        "examples": [
          "The system of racial segregation that used to exist in South Africa was called apartheid.",
          "The community fought to end segregation in schools and housing.",
          "the segregation of employment by gender"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of keeping one person or thing separate from another person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "the segregation of the healthy from the sick"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the separation of pairs of alleles (= different forms of the same gene) during meiosis (= the cell division that happens as part of the process of producing young animals or plants) so that they pass separately to separate gametes (= reproductive cells):",
        "examples": [
          "Mendel's first law states that genes do not blend, but pass intact from one generation to the next, after segregation.",
          "Fertilization triggers segregation of chromosomes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "segue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move easily and without interruption from one piece of music, part of a story, subject, or situation to another:",
        "examples": [
          "His performance of \"Caroline\" segued into a cover version of \"My Tears\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement without interruption from one piece of music, part of a story, subject, or situation to another:",
        "examples": [
          "He stumbled over words and made awkward segues.",
          "Chapter 9 provides a nice segue into Chapter 10."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of large net that hangs in water with weights at the bottom, used for catching fish",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seismic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or caused by an earthquake:",
        "examples": [
          "seismic activity/waves"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having very great and usually damaging effects:",
        "examples": [
          "The news that the chairman would resign set off seismic waves in the business community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to, or caused by an earthquake (= sudden violent movement of the earth’s surface)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take something quickly and keep or hold it:",
        "examples": [
          "I seized his arm and made him turn to look at me.",
          "He seized the chance/opportunity of a free flight with both hands (= with eagerness or enthusiasm)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take using sudden force:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebels have seized ten soldiers to use as hostages.",
          "Political instability helped the army to seize power.",
          "Troops yesterday seized control of the broadcasting station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the police or other officials seize something, they take possession of it with legal authority:",
        "examples": [
          "Customs officers at Heathrow have seized 60 kilos of heroin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a strong emotion or pain seizes you, you feel it suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "I was suddenly seized by/with a feeling of great insecurity and loneliness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something quickly and hold it:",
        "examples": [
          "He seized her arm to lead her through the crowd.",
          "fig. While she was distracted, I seized the opportunity to take a cookie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Seize can also mean to take by force:",
        "examples": [
          "Rebel forces seized control of six towns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If police or other officials seize something, they take possession of it by legal authority:",
        "examples": [
          "The goods that were seized had been hidden in a shipment of paint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if the police or government seizes property or assets, they take possession of them because they are illegal, or because the owner owes money:",
        "examples": [
          "Customs agents last year seized $14 million in counterfeit electronics goods at the nation's ports.",
          "seize assets/property"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if the government or other official authority seizes a company, they stop it from trading because of illegal activity or debts:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has threatened to seize any business that does not sell goods at the advertised price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take advantage of something that is available:",
        "examples": [
          "seize a challenge/opportunity",
          "A Malaysian tycoon seized the chance to bid for the company, and won.",
          "By having a contract already prepared, you may be able to seize the initiative in negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take control of something, especially when others are trying to stop you:",
        "examples": [
          "seize control/power Disgruntled shareholders tried to oust the board and seize control of the company.",
          "In finance, telecoms, media, and technology, there is thought to be a rare opportunity to seize global market share."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something quickly and keep or hold it:",
        "examples": [
          "I seized his arm and made him turn to look at me.",
          "He seized the chance/opportunity of a free flight with both hands (= with eagerness or enthusiasm)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take using sudden force:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebels have seized ten soldiers to use as hostages.",
          "Political instability helped the army to seize power.",
          "Troops yesterday seized control of the broadcasting station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the police or other officials seize something, they take possession of it with legal authority:",
        "examples": [
          "Customs officers at Heathrow have seized 60 kilos of heroin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a strong emotion or pain seizes you, you feel it suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "I was suddenly seized by/with a feeling of great insecurity and loneliness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seizes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take something quickly and keep or hold it:",
        "examples": [
          "I seized his arm and made him turn to look at me.",
          "He seized the chance/opportunity of a free flight with both hands (= with eagerness or enthusiasm)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take using sudden force:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebels have seized ten soldiers to use as hostages.",
          "Political instability helped the army to seize power.",
          "Troops yesterday seized control of the broadcasting station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the police or other officials seize something, they take possession of it with legal authority:",
        "examples": [
          "Customs officers at Heathrow have seized 60 kilos of heroin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a strong emotion or pain seizes you, you feel it suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "I was suddenly seized by/with a feeling of great insecurity and loneliness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something quickly and hold it:",
        "examples": [
          "He seized her arm to lead her through the crowd.",
          "fig. While she was distracted, I seized the opportunity to take a cookie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Seize can also mean to take by force:",
        "examples": [
          "Rebel forces seized control of six towns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If police or other officials seize something, they take possession of it by legal authority:",
        "examples": [
          "The goods that were seized had been hidden in a shipment of paint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if the police or government seizes property or assets, they take possession of them because they are illegal, or because the owner owes money:",
        "examples": [
          "Customs agents last year seized $14 million in counterfeit electronics goods at the nation's ports.",
          "seize assets/property"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if the government or other official authority seizes a company, they stop it from trading because of illegal activity or debts:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has threatened to seize any business that does not sell goods at the advertised price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take advantage of something that is available:",
        "examples": [
          "seize a challenge/opportunity",
          "A Malaysian tycoon seized the chance to bid for the company, and won.",
          "By having a contract already prepared, you may be able to seize the initiative in negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take control of something, especially when others are trying to stop you:",
        "examples": [
          "seize control/power Disgruntled shareholders tried to oust the board and seize control of the company.",
          "In finance, telecoms, media, and technology, there is thought to be a rare opportunity to seize global market share."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something quickly and keep or hold it:",
        "examples": [
          "I seized his arm and made him turn to look at me.",
          "He seized the chance/opportunity of a free flight with both hands (= with eagerness or enthusiasm)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take using sudden force:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebels have seized ten soldiers to use as hostages.",
          "Political instability helped the army to seize power.",
          "Troops yesterday seized control of the broadcasting station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the police or other officials seize something, they take possession of it with legal authority:",
        "examples": [
          "Customs officers at Heathrow have seized 60 kilos of heroin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a strong emotion or pain seizes you, you feel it suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "I was suddenly seized by/with a feeling of great insecurity and loneliness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seizure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of taking something by force or with legal authority:",
        "examples": [
          "seizure of power/property/control",
          "Seizures of illicit drugs have increased by 30 percent this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very sudden attack of an illness in which someone becomes unconscious or develops violent movements:",
        "examples": [
          "an epileptic seizure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden failure of the heart:",
        "examples": [
          "His aunt died of a seizure.",
          "figurative humorous When I told her how much it cost she nearly had a seizure (= she was very shocked)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking hold or possession of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Violators of the fishing regulations face seizure of the boat's catch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A seizure is also a medical condition that can cause you to lose control of your muscles and, often, cause you to become unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The cat suffered several seizures after eating some poison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking possession of property or assets because they are illegal, or because the owner owes money:",
        "examples": [
          "the seizure of sth More severe penalties, including the seizure of assets will be introduced for the non-payment of taxes.",
          "In 2005, there were about 70 seizures of goods worth $20.6 million.",
          "asset/land/property seizure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "property or assets that are taken away because they are illegal, or because the owner owes money:",
        "examples": [
          "Border seizures were worth $538.8 million in 2010."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seizures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of taking something by force or with legal authority:",
        "examples": [
          "seizure of power/property/control",
          "Seizures of illicit drugs have increased by 30 percent this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very sudden attack of an illness in which someone becomes unconscious or develops violent movements:",
        "examples": [
          "an epileptic seizure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden failure of the heart:",
        "examples": [
          "His aunt died of a seizure.",
          "figurative humorous When I told her how much it cost she nearly had a seizure (= she was very shocked)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking hold or possession of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Violators of the fishing regulations face seizure of the boat's catch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A seizure is also a medical condition that can cause you to lose control of your muscles and, often, cause you to become unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The cat suffered several seizures after eating some poison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking possession of property or assets because they are illegal, or because the owner owes money:",
        "examples": [
          "the seizure of sth More severe penalties, including the seizure of assets will be introduced for the non-payment of taxes.",
          "In 2005, there were about 70 seizures of goods worth $20.6 million.",
          "asset/land/property seizure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "property or assets that are taken away because they are illegal, or because the owner owes money:",
        "examples": [
          "Border seizures were worth $538.8 million in 2010."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seldom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "almost never:",
        "examples": [
          "Now that we have a baby, we seldom get the chance to go to the cinema.",
          "formal Seldom do we receive any apology when mistakes are made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "almost never:",
        "examples": [
          "I seldom drive my car into the city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "select": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to choose a small number of things, or to choose by making careful decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a choice of four prizes, and the winner could select one of them.",
          "A mouse is a device which makes it easier to select different options from computer menus.",
          "How do you select people for promotion?",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] He was selected to play for Australia at the age of only 18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of only the best type or highest quality, and usually small in size or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a very select club - I've been trying unsuccessfully to join it for years.",
          "These activities should be available to all students, not just a select few.",
          "Hamilton lives in a very select part of Boston."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose something, or to make a choice:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They have the option of selecting the school that they want their kids to go to.",
          "[ I ] You can select from among the offerings shown on this screen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best of its type or highest in quality:",
        "examples": [
          "select fruit/school",
          "a select group of people"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone or something from a group of people or things after careful thought:",
        "examples": [
          "The role of marketing is to select the target markets.",
          "select sth/sb as sth The bank has just been selected as the preferred bidder for Brussels International Airport.",
          "select sth/sb for sth The application form will be used to select candidates for interview.",
          "select (sth) from sth We were able to select from a large pool of applicants and to recruit people of a high standard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose something from a computer menu (= list), or to mark something that you have chosen on a computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "Open Outlook on the first machine and select File Import and Export to launch the program.",
          "Select the text you want to copy and press Control-C."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of only the best type or highest quality, and usually small in amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Historically, stamp duty has been paid by fund managers and a select few private investors.",
          "The products will be sold at a select group of specialist stores."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "selected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose a small number of things, or to choose by making careful decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a choice of four prizes, and the winner could select one of them.",
          "A mouse is a device which makes it easier to select different options from computer menus.",
          "How do you select people for promotion?",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] He was selected to play for Australia at the age of only 18."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "selecting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose a small number of things, or to choose by making careful decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a choice of four prizes, and the winner could select one of them.",
          "A mouse is a device which makes it easier to select different options from computer menus.",
          "How do you select people for promotion?",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] He was selected to play for Australia at the age of only 18."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "selection": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of choosing someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "the selection process",
          "Success is achieved by the careful selection of projects.",
          "The coach made her selection (= chose who she wanted) for the team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a choice or range of different types of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Most schools would have a good selection of these books in their libraries.",
          "The larger stores are able to stock a wider selection of goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that has been or will be chosen:",
        "examples": [
          "Their music was a mix of old stuff and selections from the new album."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of choosing, or the person or thing chosen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] They performed a mix of old hits and selections from their new CD."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A selection can also be a range and variety of something from which to choose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] That bookstore has a wide selection of mystery novels.",
          "[ U ] Shop early for the best selection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of choosing someone or something from a group of people or things after careful thought:",
        "examples": [
          "the selection of sth/sb It is alleged that he tried to improperly influence the selection of a particular firm for a state engineering contract.",
          "The selection of Jobson as chairman has caused controversy amongst board members.",
          "personnel/product/site selection",
          "a selection method/procedure/process"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a choice or range of different types of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a selection of sth The new range features a selection of ceramics and tableware.",
          "a good/large/wide selection"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing which has been or will be chosen:",
        "examples": [
          "make a selection He made similar selections of securities for each fund.",
          "Who would be your selection for the job?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "selective": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "intentionally choosing some things and not others:",
        "examples": [
          "As a teacher she was very selective, accepting only a small number of exceptionally gifted pupils.",
          "He seemed to have a very selective recall of past events."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A selective school is one that children can only go to if they pass an examination:",
        "examples": [
          "The majority of children get into selective schools by being coached after school.",
          "Many politicians benefited from a selective education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "careful in choosing:",
        "examples": [
          "The school is very selective and accepts only those students who are extremely motivated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intentionally choosing certain things or people, and not others:",
        "examples": [
          "be selective about sth We need to be more selective about the people we hire.",
          "be selective in sth/doing sth Banks have become more selective in granting new loans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "affecting or relating to some things or people, and not others:",
        "examples": [
          "Higher costs will be offset by higher sales volumes and selective price increases.",
          "We aim to provide selective access to suppliers and customers through extranets.",
          "a selective approach"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving the choice of the most suitable or best:",
        "examples": [
          "We want to open more branches, make selective acquisitions, and extend our product range.",
          "Investments will be selective and disciplined."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "selector": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that allows you to choose something:",
        "examples": [
          "a channel/gear/height selector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who chooses a sports team:",
        "examples": [
          "His performance persuaded the selectors that he should be included in the team."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "self": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the set of someone's characteristics, such as personality and ability, that are not physical and make that person different from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The hero of the movie finally finds his true self (= discovers what his true personality and feelings are).",
          "When I saw them this afternoon they were more like their old/normal selves (= as they were in the past).",
          "a sense of self"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "interest only in your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Her reply was typical of her constant regard for self."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or by yourself or itself:",
        "examples": [
          "self-educated",
          "a self-winding watch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "who a person is, including the qualities such as personality and ability that make one person different from another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Now I’m feeling better, and I’m back to my old self again.",
          "[ U ] I still assert the validity of self over social convention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form words that describe something or someone as doing something themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "a self-winding watch",
          "a self-catering holiday",
          "self-build homes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written on cheques, official documents, business letters, etc. to refer to yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "a cheque written to self",
          "Most health plans have a three-tier system of coverage: self only, self and one other person, or self and family."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "selfish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is selfish only thinks of their own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge told him: \"Your attitude shows a selfish disregard for others.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "caring only about what you want or need without any thought for the needs or wishes of other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Am I being selfish to want more?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "selfishly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a selfish way (= thinking only of your own advantage):",
        "examples": [
          "The students had no sense of whether they had acted selfishly or generously.",
          "He behaved coldly and selfishly toward his wife and children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "selfishness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of thinking only of your own advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "Her selfishness and greed is beyond belief.",
          "Don't these ideas encourage the selfishness that got the world into this recession in the first place?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "selfless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "caring more for what other people need and want rather than for what you yourself need and want:",
        "examples": [
          "selfless devotion to duty"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "caring more about other people’s needs and interests than about your own:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a selfless person who is deeply concerned about social justice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "selflessly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a selfless way (= caring more for what other people need than for what you need):",
        "examples": [
          "They have spent their lives working selflessly for others.",
          "\"I'll make the dinner if you like,\" said Betty selflessly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "selfsame": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "exactly the same:",
        "examples": [
          "His father had suffered from the selfsame disease."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sell": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone else in return for money:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] I sold him my car/I sold my car to him for $600.",
          "We'll be selling the tickets at/for £50 each.",
          "The stall sells drinks and snacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be bought in the way or quantities that are mentioned; to be sold at the price mentioned :",
        "examples": [
          "These baskets sell well (= a lot of them are bought).",
          "Their last album sold over a hundred thousand copies.",
          "How much does the phone sell for?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone that an idea or plan is a good one and likely to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "My boss is very old-fashioned and I'm having a lot of trouble selling the idea of working at home occasionally.",
          "The filmmakers sold me on the idea that my book would work on the screen.",
          "[ + two objects ] The chance of greater access to European markets would help sell the president the plan/sell the plan to the president.",
          "In an interview, you have to sell yourself to the employer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a thing or perform a service in exchange for money:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The children sold lemonade.",
          "[ I ] These baskets sell well (= people buy a lot of them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone to accept an idea or plan, or to cause something to be accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] That is a plan we can easily sell to the school board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone else in return for money:",
        "examples": [
          "sell securities/shares/stock",
          "sell a car/company/house",
          "The 43% owner of the company indicated that it was ready to sell.",
          "sell sth to sb/sth The partners plan to sell 40% of the company to investors.",
          "sell sb sth We are going to sell him our car.",
          "sell to sb/sth The site could be built on if the owners decided to sell to private developers.",
          "sell sth at $10/$100, etc. It raised $180 million Monday by selling 7.2 million shares at $25 apiece.",
          "sell sth at a loss/markup/profit The business was sold at an enormous profit.",
          "sell sth for $10/$100, etc. How much did you sell your house for?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something available for people to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "sell goods/products/services",
          "On either bank of the river are specialist shops selling designer clothes, books, music and art.",
          "Its products are sold in 150 countries.",
          "We sell directly via a contact sales force.",
          "sell online/over the internet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be bought in the quantities or the way specified:",
        "examples": [
          "sell fast/well The watches are selling well through the group's retail outlets.",
          "sell at $10/$100, etc. The stock is currently selling at 11 times earnings estimates.",
          "sell for $10/$100, etc. The games console will sell for $349.",
          "The company had problems with overstocking and products that didn't sell.",
          "The magazine is now selling 225,000 copies a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people want to buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "Price and delivery are only two elements of the marketing mix that sells products.",
          "It's a cliche of advertising to say that \"sex sells\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone that an idea or plan is a good one, and likely to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "He is trying to sell an idea for a TV comedy.",
          "sell sth to sb The government sold spending cuts to the public as a way to get the economy growing again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade people that you have the right qualities or abilities for a particular job or in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The phone interview is your one chance to sell yourself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be bought quickly and in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "With-profits bonds have sold like hot cakes to older people looking for a low-risk, high return for their money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of selling or trying to sell a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "a difficult/hard/tough sell In spite of continuing drought conditions, artificial grass remains a hard sell.",
          "Fear of unemployment make mortgage protection an easy sell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of trying to persuade someone that something is a good idea:",
        "examples": [
          "a hard/difficult/tough sell Tax breaks for developers to build more-expensive housing would be a tough sell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "advice to sell shares in a particular company from a broker:",
        "examples": [
          "The broker SG Securities is moving its rating to a sell.",
          "While Merrill has a neutral recommendation, we believe the shares are a sell."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is selling something:",
        "examples": [
          "flower/newspaper/souvenir sellers",
          "Do you think the seller will accept €300,000 for the house?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that a lot of people buy:",
        "examples": [
          "This car is our biggest seller so far this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who sells something:",
        "examples": [
          "The seller of the painting was kept secret."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A seller is also something that is sold:",
        "examples": [
          "That CD is our best seller."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that sells something:",
        "examples": [
          "The seller is able to sell the goods elsewhere for more than the buyer had agreed to pay.",
          "The seller has an interest in letting the buyer think that profits will be higher than they actually are.",
          "seller of sth It is the world's leading seller of automatic teller machines for banks.",
          "The top seller of personal computers reported flat earnings for the first quarter.",
          "a clothing/newspaper seller"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that a lot of people buy:",
        "examples": [
          "big/strong/top seller Flat screen TVs are once again expected to be a big seller this holiday season.",
          "That book has been one of Amazon's top sellers in Germany."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sellers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is selling something:",
        "examples": [
          "flower/newspaper/souvenir sellers",
          "Do you think the seller will accept €300,000 for the house?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that a lot of people buy:",
        "examples": [
          "This car is our biggest seller so far this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who sells something:",
        "examples": [
          "The seller of the painting was kept secret."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A seller is also something that is sold:",
        "examples": [
          "That CD is our best seller."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that sells something:",
        "examples": [
          "The seller is able to sell the goods elsewhere for more than the buyer had agreed to pay.",
          "The seller has an interest in letting the buyer think that profits will be higher than they actually are.",
          "seller of sth It is the world's leading seller of automatic teller machines for banks.",
          "The top seller of personal computers reported flat earnings for the first quarter.",
          "a clothing/newspaper seller"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that a lot of people buy:",
        "examples": [
          "big/strong/top seller Flat screen TVs are once again expected to be a big seller this holiday season.",
          "That book has been one of Amazon's top sellers in Germany."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "selling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of making products and services available so that people buy them:",
        "examples": [
          "New measures announced yesterday include plans to accelerate the buying and selling of houses.",
          "Market strategists expect some frenzied early selling when trading resumes.",
          "The New York Stock Exchange closed for fear of panic selling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the job and skill of persuading people to buy things:",
        "examples": [
          "Our staff have received extensive training in selling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a product that people buy in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "biggest-/hot-/fastest-selling The company has sped up production of its hot-selling sport-utility vehicles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sellout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a performance or sports event for which no more tickets are available, because it is so popular:",
        "examples": [
          "The concert was a sellout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone does not do what they have promised to do or what they should do:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the workers see the union agreement as a sellout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sellout performance or sports event has no more tickets available, because it is so popular:",
        "examples": [
          "He will donate the proceeds of one of his sellout shows to charity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the selling of all the tickets to an event, or of all available items:",
        "examples": [
          "Saturday’s show was a sellout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of doing something selfishly for money, without considering principles or damage to others:",
        "examples": [
          "The peace deal was praised by some as a courageous breakthrough while others condemned it as a sellout."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sells": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone else in return for money:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] I sold him my car/I sold my car to him for $600.",
          "We'll be selling the tickets at/for £50 each.",
          "The stall sells drinks and snacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be bought in the way or quantities that are mentioned; to be sold at the price mentioned :",
        "examples": [
          "These baskets sell well (= a lot of them are bought).",
          "Their last album sold over a hundred thousand copies.",
          "How much does the phone sell for?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone that an idea or plan is a good one and likely to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "My boss is very old-fashioned and I'm having a lot of trouble selling the idea of working at home occasionally.",
          "The filmmakers sold me on the idea that my book would work on the screen.",
          "[ + two objects ] The chance of greater access to European markets would help sell the president the plan/sell the plan to the president.",
          "In an interview, you have to sell yourself to the employer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a thing or perform a service in exchange for money:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The children sold lemonade.",
          "[ I ] These baskets sell well (= people buy a lot of them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone to accept an idea or plan, or to cause something to be accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] That is a plan we can easily sell to the school board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something to someone else in return for money:",
        "examples": [
          "sell securities/shares/stock",
          "sell a car/company/house",
          "The 43% owner of the company indicated that it was ready to sell.",
          "sell sth to sb/sth The partners plan to sell 40% of the company to investors.",
          "sell sb sth We are going to sell him our car.",
          "sell to sb/sth The site could be built on if the owners decided to sell to private developers.",
          "sell sth at $10/$100, etc. It raised $180 million Monday by selling 7.2 million shares at $25 apiece.",
          "sell sth at a loss/markup/profit The business was sold at an enormous profit.",
          "sell sth for $10/$100, etc. How much did you sell your house for?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something available for people to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "sell goods/products/services",
          "On either bank of the river are specialist shops selling designer clothes, books, music and art.",
          "Its products are sold in 150 countries.",
          "We sell directly via a contact sales force.",
          "sell online/over the internet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be bought in the quantities or the way specified:",
        "examples": [
          "sell fast/well The watches are selling well through the group's retail outlets.",
          "sell at $10/$100, etc. The stock is currently selling at 11 times earnings estimates.",
          "sell for $10/$100, etc. The games console will sell for $349.",
          "The company had problems with overstocking and products that didn't sell.",
          "The magazine is now selling 225,000 copies a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people want to buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "Price and delivery are only two elements of the marketing mix that sells products.",
          "It's a cliche of advertising to say that \"sex sells\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone that an idea or plan is a good one, and likely to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "He is trying to sell an idea for a TV comedy.",
          "sell sth to sb The government sold spending cuts to the public as a way to get the economy growing again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade people that you have the right qualities or abilities for a particular job or in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The phone interview is your one chance to sell yourself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be bought quickly and in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "With-profits bonds have sold like hot cakes to older people looking for a low-risk, high return for their money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of selling or trying to sell a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "a difficult/hard/tough sell In spite of continuing drought conditions, artificial grass remains a hard sell.",
          "Fear of unemployment make mortgage protection an easy sell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of trying to persuade someone that something is a good idea:",
        "examples": [
          "a hard/difficult/tough sell Tax breaks for developers to build more-expensive housing would be a tough sell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "advice to sell shares in a particular company from a broker:",
        "examples": [
          "The broker SG Securities is moving its rating to a sell.",
          "While Merrill has a neutral recommendation, we believe the shares are a sell."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seltzer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mineral water with bubbles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "bubbly water",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "selves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "pl of self",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "semantic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with the meanings of words",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of words and language) connected with meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "Words are semantic units that convey meaning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "semantics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the study of meanings in a language:",
        "examples": [
          "Syntax describes the rules by which words can be combined into sentences, while semantics describes what they mean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of meaning in language",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "semblance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation or condition that is similar to what is wanted or expected, but is not exactly as hoped for:",
        "examples": [
          "The city has now returned to some semblance of normality after last night's celebrations.",
          "He was executed without even the semblance of a fair trial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a similarity to something, or the appearance of being or having something:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s raising two kids, holding down a full-time job, and trying to maintain some semblance of a personal life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "semen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick, whitish liquid containing sperm that is produced by the sex organs of men and some male animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sticky, white liquid containing sperm which is produced by men and male animals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "semester": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the periods into which a year is divided at a college or university, especially in the US and Australia:",
        "examples": [
          "the first/second semester",
          "the spring/fall semester"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two periods into which a year is divided at a school or university:",
        "examples": [
          "fall/spring semester"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "semesters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the periods into which a year is divided at a college or university, especially in the US and Australia:",
        "examples": [
          "the first/second semester",
          "the spring/fall semester"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two periods into which a year is divided at a school or university:",
        "examples": [
          "fall/spring semester"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "semi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the two games that are played to decide who will take part in the final game of a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "We got through to the semis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a house that is semi-detached",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large lorry for carrying goods, consisting of a strong front part that pulls a large box-like container behind it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "half or partly:",
        "examples": [
          "semi-literate",
          "semiconscious",
          "semi-permanent",
          "semi-skilled workers",
          "a semi-autobiographical novel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large truck with a separate trailer (= vehicle without an engine) for carrying freight, or such a trailer itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The semi screeched to a halt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofsemifinal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "half or partly:",
        "examples": [
          "semiretired",
          "semiserious"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "half or partly:",
        "examples": [
          "Hugh is a semi-retired manufacturer of machine tools.",
          "semi-permanent",
          "semi-skilled"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that happens twice within a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "a semi-weekly appointment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "semiautomatic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "partly automatic:",
        "examples": [
          "a semiautomatic gearbox/shotgun"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a weapon that fires one round of bullets each time the trigger is pressed:",
        "examples": [
          "He was armed with a semiautomatic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a gun) having a bullet in position and ready for firing when the trigger is pulled:",
        "examples": [
          "a semiautomatic pistol/rifle"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "semifinals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the two games that are played to decide who will take part in the final game of a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Who's in the semifinals?",
          "She's the youngest player ever to get through to/advance to a semifinal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the game or set of games before the final game in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "France was eliminated in Saturday’s semifinal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seminal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing important new ideas and having a great influence on later work:",
        "examples": [
          "She wrote a seminal article on the subject while she was still a student.",
          "He played a seminal role in the formation of the association."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with semen:",
        "examples": [
          "seminal fluid"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing important new ideas that influence later developments:",
        "examples": [
          "\"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn\" is regarded as a seminal work of American literature."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seminar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a teacher or expert and a group of people meet to study and discuss something:",
        "examples": [
          "I attended practically every lecture and seminar when I was a student.",
          "I'm giving a seminar on the latest developments in genetic engineering next week.",
          "a seminar room"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting of a group of people with a teacher or expert for training, discussion, or study on a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Police officers attended a seminar on relieving rush-hour traffic jams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a teacher or expert and a group of people meet to study and discuss something:",
        "examples": [
          "conduct/give/hold a seminar",
          "The delegates attended a seminar last week.",
          "a business/training seminar"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seminars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a teacher or expert and a group of people meet to study and discuss something:",
        "examples": [
          "I attended practically every lecture and seminar when I was a student.",
          "I'm giving a seminar on the latest developments in genetic engineering next week.",
          "a seminar room"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting of a group of people with a teacher or expert for training, discussion, or study on a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Police officers attended a seminar on relieving rush-hour traffic jams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a teacher or expert and a group of people meet to study and discuss something:",
        "examples": [
          "conduct/give/hold a seminar",
          "The delegates attended a seminar last week.",
          "a business/training seminar"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seminary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a college for training people to become priests or ministers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a college where people are trained to become priests, ministers, or rabbis",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "semis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the two games that are played to decide who will take part in the final game of a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "We got through to the semis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a house that is semi-detached",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large lorry for carrying goods, consisting of a strong front part that pulls a large box-like container behind it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "half or partly:",
        "examples": [
          "semi-literate",
          "semiconscious",
          "semi-permanent",
          "semi-skilled workers",
          "a semi-autobiographical novel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large truck with a separate trailer (= vehicle without an engine) for carrying freight, or such a trailer itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The semi screeched to a halt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofsemifinal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "half or partly:",
        "examples": [
          "semiretired",
          "semiserious"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "half or partly:",
        "examples": [
          "Hugh is a semi-retired manufacturer of machine tools.",
          "semi-permanent",
          "semi-skilled"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that happens twice within a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "a semi-weekly appointment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for special educational needs: an expression used to refer to special needs (= the needs of people with particular disabilities or problems) relating to education:",
        "examples": [
          "children with SEN",
          "an SEN school/teacher"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "senate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the two groups of politicians who make laws in some political systems such as in the US, Australia, and France, often having different powers from the other group and different rules for members, for example being elected for a longer period:",
        "examples": [
          "the senate The law has no chance of being passed by the Senate.",
          "the French/Australian Senate",
          "The US Senate has 100 members.",
          "The UK doesn't have a senate; it has a House of Lords."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of people who control a college or university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of politicians who have the most power to make laws in a government:",
        "examples": [
          "The US Senate has 100 members.",
          "He served in the state senate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In Canada, members of the Senate give advice about laws but do not make laws.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the name of the upper house (= more important of the two parts) of the parliaments of some countries, for example the US, Australia, and France:",
        "examples": [
          "The law will not be passed by the Senate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "senator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a politician who has been elected to a Senate:",
        "examples": [
          "Only two senators voted against the bill.",
          "[ as form of address ] It's a pleasure to meet you, Senator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a senate, esp. of the US Senate:",
        "examples": [
          "Write to your senator about your concerns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "senators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a politician who has been elected to a Senate:",
        "examples": [
          "Only two senators voted against the bill.",
          "[ as form of address ] It's a pleasure to meet you, Senator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a senate, esp. of the US Senate:",
        "examples": [
          "Write to your senator about your concerns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "send": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to go from one place to another, especially by post or email:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] I'll send her a letter/email/parcel/postcard next week.",
          "We'll send it by post/airmail/sea.",
          "Could you send a reply to them as quickly as possible?",
          "The news report was sent by satellite.",
          "She sent a message with John to say that she couldn't come.",
          "They sent her flowers for her birthday.",
          "Maggie sends her love and hopes you'll feel better soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause or order someone to go and do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] We're sending the kids to stay with my parents for a couple of weeks.",
          "The commander has asked us to send reinforcements.",
          "They've sent their son (away) to boarding school.",
          "He was trying to explain but she became impatient and sent him away (= told him to leave).",
          "When she was eight, they sent her off to boarding school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to do a particular thing, or to cause something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The explosion sent the crowd into a panic.",
          "Watching television always sends me to sleep.",
          "[ + adj ] UK His untidiness sends her crazy/mad/wild.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] The announcement of the fall in profits sent the company's share price plummeting (= caused it to go down a lot).",
          "The draught from the fan sent papers flying all over the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for special educational needs and/or disabilities: an expression used to refer to special needs (= the needs of people with particular disabilities or problems) relating to education and/or physical or mental conditions that makes it difficult for them to do certain common activities :",
        "examples": [
          "The framework makes sure that there's support in place for children with SEND.",
          "My job is to help children and young people with SEND navigate education, health, and social care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to go or be taken somewhere without going yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "Send a letter to my office.",
          "I like to send e-mail to my friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause or arrange for someone to leave or go:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN sent relief workers to the region.",
          "My parents want to send me back to Argentina when I finish my studies.",
          "Who can afford to send their kids to college these days?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something move quickly by force:",
        "examples": [
          "Wind sent clouds skittering across the sky.",
          "The researcher sent the particles flying apart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel or behave in a particular way, or to cause something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Final exams always send me into a panic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to go from one place to another, especially by mail, email, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "send a letter/fax/email",
          "send a reply/response/query",
          "send sth to sth The schools collect used cell phones and send them to the phone recycling company.",
          "send sb sth Could you send them a reply as quickly as possible?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause or order someone to go and do something:",
        "examples": [
          "send sb to sth They were sent to India for work.",
          "send sb to do sth She's been sent from Head Office to sort out this mess.",
          "send sb on a course/errand/placement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to do a particular thing, or to cause something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "send sth higher/up/through the roof Eventually demand outstrips supply, sending prices through the roof.",
          "send sth plummeting/plunging/tumbling",
          "send sth soaring/skyrocketing"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sender": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who sends something:",
        "examples": [
          "Postage stamps were introduced in Britain in 1840 as a way of showing that the sender had paid for the letter to be delivered.",
          "The letter came back with \"return to sender - not known at this address\" written on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that sends something:",
        "examples": [
          "The package was returned to the sender."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to go from one place to another, especially by post or email:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] I'll send her a letter/email/parcel/postcard next week.",
          "We'll send it by post/airmail/sea.",
          "Could you send a reply to them as quickly as possible?",
          "The news report was sent by satellite.",
          "She sent a message with John to say that she couldn't come.",
          "They sent her flowers for her birthday.",
          "Maggie sends her love and hopes you'll feel better soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause or order someone to go and do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] We're sending the kids to stay with my parents for a couple of weeks.",
          "The commander has asked us to send reinforcements.",
          "They've sent their son (away) to boarding school.",
          "He was trying to explain but she became impatient and sent him away (= told him to leave).",
          "When she was eight, they sent her off to boarding school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to do a particular thing, or to cause something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The explosion sent the crowd into a panic.",
          "Watching television always sends me to sleep.",
          "[ + adj ] UK His untidiness sends her crazy/mad/wild.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] The announcement of the fall in profits sent the company's share price plummeting (= caused it to go down a lot).",
          "The draught from the fan sent papers flying all over the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for special educational needs and/or disabilities: an expression used to refer to special needs (= the needs of people with particular disabilities or problems) relating to education and/or physical or mental conditions that makes it difficult for them to do certain common activities :",
        "examples": [
          "The framework makes sure that there's support in place for children with SEND.",
          "My job is to help children and young people with SEND navigate education, health, and social care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to go or be taken somewhere without going yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "Send a letter to my office.",
          "I like to send e-mail to my friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause or arrange for someone to leave or go:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN sent relief workers to the region.",
          "My parents want to send me back to Argentina when I finish my studies.",
          "Who can afford to send their kids to college these days?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something move quickly by force:",
        "examples": [
          "Wind sent clouds skittering across the sky.",
          "The researcher sent the particles flying apart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel or behave in a particular way, or to cause something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Final exams always send me into a panic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to go from one place to another, especially by mail, email, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "send a letter/fax/email",
          "send a reply/response/query",
          "send sth to sth The schools collect used cell phones and send them to the phone recycling company.",
          "send sb sth Could you send them a reply as quickly as possible?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause or order someone to go and do something:",
        "examples": [
          "send sb to sth They were sent to India for work.",
          "send sb to do sth She's been sent from Head Office to sort out this mess.",
          "send sb on a course/errand/placement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to do a particular thing, or to cause something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "send sth higher/up/through the roof Eventually demand outstrips supply, sending prices through the roof.",
          "send sth plummeting/plunging/tumbling",
          "send sth soaring/skyrocketing"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to go from one place to another, especially by post or email:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] I'll send her a letter/email/parcel/postcard next week.",
          "We'll send it by post/airmail/sea.",
          "Could you send a reply to them as quickly as possible?",
          "The news report was sent by satellite.",
          "She sent a message with John to say that she couldn't come.",
          "They sent her flowers for her birthday.",
          "Maggie sends her love and hopes you'll feel better soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause or order someone to go and do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] We're sending the kids to stay with my parents for a couple of weeks.",
          "The commander has asked us to send reinforcements.",
          "They've sent their son (away) to boarding school.",
          "He was trying to explain but she became impatient and sent him away (= told him to leave).",
          "When she was eight, they sent her off to boarding school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to do a particular thing, or to cause something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The explosion sent the crowd into a panic.",
          "Watching television always sends me to sleep.",
          "[ + adj ] UK His untidiness sends her crazy/mad/wild.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] The announcement of the fall in profits sent the company's share price plummeting (= caused it to go down a lot).",
          "The draught from the fan sent papers flying all over the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for special educational needs and/or disabilities: an expression used to refer to special needs (= the needs of people with particular disabilities or problems) relating to education and/or physical or mental conditions that makes it difficult for them to do certain common activities :",
        "examples": [
          "The framework makes sure that there's support in place for children with SEND.",
          "My job is to help children and young people with SEND navigate education, health, and social care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to go or be taken somewhere without going yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "Send a letter to my office.",
          "I like to send e-mail to my friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause or arrange for someone to leave or go:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN sent relief workers to the region.",
          "My parents want to send me back to Argentina when I finish my studies.",
          "Who can afford to send their kids to college these days?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something move quickly by force:",
        "examples": [
          "Wind sent clouds skittering across the sky.",
          "The researcher sent the particles flying apart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel or behave in a particular way, or to cause something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Final exams always send me into a panic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to go from one place to another, especially by mail, email, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "send a letter/fax/email",
          "send a reply/response/query",
          "send sth to sth The schools collect used cell phones and send them to the phone recycling company.",
          "send sb sth Could you send them a reply as quickly as possible?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause or order someone to go and do something:",
        "examples": [
          "send sb to sth They were sent to India for work.",
          "send sb to do sth She's been sent from Head Office to sort out this mess.",
          "send sb on a course/errand/placement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to do a particular thing, or to cause something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "send sth higher/up/through the roof Eventually demand outstrips supply, sending prices through the roof.",
          "send sth plummeting/plunging/tumbling",
          "send sth soaring/skyrocketing"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "senile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing poor mental ability because of old age, especially being unable to think clearly and make decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent many years caring for his senile mother.",
          "go senile I'm always losing my keys these days. I think I must be going senile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mentally confused as a result of old age:",
        "examples": [
          "Her children couldn’t cope with her because she’s somewhat senile."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "senior": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "high or higher in rank:",
        "examples": [
          "senior management",
          "a senior government minister",
          "She's senior to me, so I have to do what she tells me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "older and more experienced than the other members of a team:",
        "examples": [
          "The Dragons head coach praised his senior players in the 23-16 win."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "older:",
        "examples": [
          "The more senior students are given some extra responsibilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after a man's name to refer to the older of two people in the same family who have the same name:",
        "examples": [
          "Hello, may I speak to Ken Griffey senior, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is high or higher in rank:",
        "examples": [
          "It's important to impress your seniors if you want to be promoted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "20, 30, etc. years older than someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She married a man 20 years her senior."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old person:",
        "examples": [
          "Seniors are entitled to a reduction of around 10%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student in their final year of high school or university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "more advanced, or higher in rank:",
        "examples": [
          "Senior officials denied that a problem exists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "older:",
        "examples": [
          "The senior Griffey played on the same baseball team as his son, Ken Griffey, Jr."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the fourth and final year of college or high school:",
        "examples": [
          "Alanna’s in her senior year of high school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student in the fourth and final year of a program of study in a college, university, or high school (= a school for students 15 to 18 years old)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is older than another person:",
        "examples": [
          "She married a man almost 40 years her senior (= almost 40 years older)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after a man's name to refer to the older of two people in the same family who have the same name:",
        "examples": [
          "John Brown Sr."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone in a high rank, or in a higher rank in relation to others, in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a senior manager",
          "senior government ministers",
          "a senior partner",
          "senior to sb He's senior to the other members of staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe loans, bonds, etc. that will be paid back before other loans, etc. if the person borrowing the money gets into financial difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "There are $21.25 million senior bonds and $1.5 million subordinate bonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone in a high rank, or in a higher rank in relation to others, in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll need to impress your seniors if you wish to be offered a permanent position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Admission: $6 adults; $4 seniors, students and children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seniority": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the advantage that you get by working for a company for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "In future, promotion will be based on merit not seniority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being higher in rank than someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "I suppose I was impressed by his seniority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "higher rank or advantage obtained as a result of the length of job service:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of these workers have 20 to 30 years of seniority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the length of time you have worked for an organization, and the advantages that you get from this:",
        "examples": [
          "Several people who had 30 years' seniority took the $140,000 lump sum on retiring.",
          "Pay ranges from $23,000 to $110,000 a year, depending on duties and seniority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation of having a higher rank than someone else in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "position of seniority."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seniors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "high or higher in rank:",
        "examples": [
          "senior management",
          "a senior government minister",
          "She's senior to me, so I have to do what she tells me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "older and more experienced than the other members of a team:",
        "examples": [
          "The Dragons head coach praised his senior players in the 23-16 win."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "older:",
        "examples": [
          "The more senior students are given some extra responsibilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after a man's name to refer to the older of two people in the same family who have the same name:",
        "examples": [
          "Hello, may I speak to Ken Griffey senior, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is high or higher in rank:",
        "examples": [
          "It's important to impress your seniors if you want to be promoted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "20, 30, etc. years older than someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She married a man 20 years her senior."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old person:",
        "examples": [
          "Seniors are entitled to a reduction of around 10%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student in their final year of high school or university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "more advanced, or higher in rank:",
        "examples": [
          "Senior officials denied that a problem exists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "older:",
        "examples": [
          "The senior Griffey played on the same baseball team as his son, Ken Griffey, Jr."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the fourth and final year of college or high school:",
        "examples": [
          "Alanna’s in her senior year of high school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student in the fourth and final year of a program of study in a college, university, or high school (= a school for students 15 to 18 years old)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is older than another person:",
        "examples": [
          "She married a man almost 40 years her senior (= almost 40 years older)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after a man's name to refer to the older of two people in the same family who have the same name:",
        "examples": [
          "John Brown Sr."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone in a high rank, or in a higher rank in relation to others, in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a senior manager",
          "senior government ministers",
          "a senior partner",
          "senior to sb He's senior to the other members of staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe loans, bonds, etc. that will be paid back before other loans, etc. if the person borrowing the money gets into financial difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "There are $21.25 million senior bonds and $1.5 million subordinate bonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone in a high rank, or in a higher rank in relation to others, in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll need to impress your seniors if you wish to be offered a permanent position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Admission: $6 adults; $4 seniors, students and children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sensation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to feel something physically, especially by touching, or a physical feeling that results from this ability:",
        "examples": [
          "a burning sensation",
          "sensation of I had no sensation of pain whatsoever.",
          "The disease causes a loss of sensation in the fingers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a general feeling caused by something that happens to you, especially a feeling that you cannot describe exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I had the odd sensation (that) someone was following me.",
          "I can remember the first time I went sailing - it was a wonderful sensation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great excitement or interest, or something or someone that causes it:",
        "examples": [
          "cause a sensation Their affair caused a sensation.",
          "The books have been a publishing sensation on both sides of the Atlantic.",
          "overnight sensation The show was an overnight sensation (= was very successful immediately).",
          "A year ago she was virtually unknown; now, she's a sensation on four continents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling in your body resulting from something that happens or is done to it, or the ability to feel as the result of touch:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He felt a sinking sensation in the pit of his stomach.",
          "[ U ] This part of your body doesn’t have a lot of sensation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great excitement or interest, or someone or something that causes excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "His first recordings caused a sensation and became classics of rock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sensational": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very good, exciting, or unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "a sensational sports car/dress",
          "She looks sensational (= extremely attractive) in her new dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sensational news reports and articles are intended to be shocking and exciting rather than serious:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the more sensational newspapers have given a lot of coverage to the scandal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very exciting, or extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "She was absolutely sensational in that movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disapproving Something or someone sensational purposely shocks people and attracts their interest:",
        "examples": [
          "Readers love sensational crime stories."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sensations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to feel something physically, especially by touching, or a physical feeling that results from this ability:",
        "examples": [
          "a burning sensation",
          "sensation of I had no sensation of pain whatsoever.",
          "The disease causes a loss of sensation in the fingers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a general feeling caused by something that happens to you, especially a feeling that you cannot describe exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I had the odd sensation (that) someone was following me.",
          "I can remember the first time I went sailing - it was a wonderful sensation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great excitement or interest, or something or someone that causes it:",
        "examples": [
          "cause a sensation Their affair caused a sensation.",
          "The books have been a publishing sensation on both sides of the Atlantic.",
          "overnight sensation The show was an overnight sensation (= was very successful immediately).",
          "A year ago she was virtually unknown; now, she's a sensation on four continents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling in your body resulting from something that happens or is done to it, or the ability to feel as the result of touch:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He felt a sinking sensation in the pit of his stomach.",
          "[ U ] This part of your body doesn’t have a lot of sensation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great excitement or interest, or someone or something that causes excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "His first recordings caused a sensation and became classics of rock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sense": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an ability to understand, recognize, value, or react to something, especially any of the five physical abilities to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel:",
        "examples": [
          "With her excellent sense of smell, she could tell if you were a smoker from the other side of the room.",
          "My cold is so bad I've lost my sense of smell/taste (= I can't smell/taste anything)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a general feeling or understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you get any sense of how they might react?",
          "The helicopters hovering overhead added to the sense of urgency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to enjoy life and not be too serious:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be angry - it was just a joke - where's your sense of fun?",
          "Come on, you've got no sense of fun!",
          "People who knew her talk about her great warmth and sense of fun.",
          "Even in her nineties, she never lost her sense of fun.",
          "He was known for his great energy and sense of fun.",
          "He brought a much needed sense of fun into the proceedings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "your ability to understand funny things:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a really good sense of humour.",
          "We have the same sense of humour.",
          "Come on, lighten up! Where's your sense of humour?",
          "What people don't seem to know about her is that she's got a wicked sense of humour .",
          "He accused her of having no sense of humour ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling people have when there is a very important event or celebration:",
        "examples": [
          "The decorations, flowers, and crowds gave the town a real sense of occasion.",
          "The venue itself was spectacular and really helped to create a sense of occasion.",
          "There was quite a sense of occasion when they finally came on stage.",
          "Flowers and candles in a church all add to the sense of occasion.",
          "Dress codes give an event like this a sense of occasion.",
          "The whole affair was very informal and rather lacked a sense of occasion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the characteristic of having good judgment, especially when it is based on practical ideas or understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I hope they'll have the (good) sense/have enough sense to shut the windows before they leave.",
          "It makes (good) sense to buy a big pack because it works out cheaper in the end.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] There's no sense in waiting (= it is not practical to wait) - the next train isn't for two hours.",
          "Where's/What's the sense (= what is the advantage) in paying someone when you could get a volunteer?",
          "Planning so far ahead makes no sense - so many things will have changed by next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to use good judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you taken leave of/lost your senses? (= Have you lost your ability to make a good judgment?)",
          "It's time you came to your senses (= started to use your good judgment) and realized that they are not going to help you.",
          "The accident brought him to his senses (= caused him to use his good judgment again) and made him stop drinking.",
          "I'm just relieved they've come to their senses and realized what a disastrous leader he was.",
          "Perhaps losing his job like that will bring him to his senses and make him understand that he can't carry on like this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the possible meanings of a word or phrase:",
        "examples": [
          "They are not immigrants, at least not in any sense that I understand.",
          "The packaging is green - in both senses of the word (= it is green in colour and it is good for the environment).",
          "Security defined in the broad/broadest sense of the term means getting at the root causes of trouble and helping to reduce regional conflicts.",
          "This passage doesn't make (any) sense (= the meaning is not clear).",
          "I've read the letter twice, but I can't make (any) sense of it (= I can't understand it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in every way or feature:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a book which is, in every sense, about different ways of seeing the world.",
          "She was in every sense beautiful.",
          "He was, she said, the personification of a gentleman, in every sense.",
          "A tall man with real gravitas, he was a heavyweight in every sense.",
          "These women were professionals in every sense.",
          "A giant in every sense, he will be missed terribly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thinking about something in one way, but not in every way:",
        "examples": [
          "She claims that the system is at fault and she's right, in a sense (= she is partly right).",
          "In a sense, I guess she has it easy compared with John.",
          "In a sense, this affects you more than me.",
          "In a sense, all of this is relevant.",
          "She died before all of this trouble and in a sense was lucky.",
          "Of course, the break-up of my marriage was awful at the time but in a sense, it was a very positive thing in my life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not at all:",
        "examples": [
          "We are in no sense obliged to agree to this.",
          "In no sense has she chosen an easy option.",
          "These people are in no sense ordinary citizens and we should not forget that.",
          "In no sense did she bear responsibility for what happened that night.",
          "I am an enthusiast but in no sense an expert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or experience something without being able to explain exactly how:",
        "examples": [
          "Although she said nothing, I could sense her anger.",
          "He sensed something was about to happen.",
          "[ + (that) ] He sensed (that) his guests were bored, although they were listening politely.",
          "[ + question word ] Could you sense what was likely to happen?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to make reasonable judgments:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] If the boy had any sense he would be scared.",
          "[ U ] You ought to have more sense than to get involved with him.",
          "[ pl ] Have you taken leave of your senses?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the five physical abilities to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an awareness of something, or an ability to do or understand something:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a very bad sense of direction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sense of humor is the ability to understand and enjoy jokes and amusing situations, or to make people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "Matt has a great sense of humor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling about something:",
        "examples": [
          "They move with a sense of confidence.",
          "Students need some sense of responsibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meaning of a word or phrase:",
        "examples": [
          "This isn’t a travel book in the usual sense of the word."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or be aware of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Although she said nothing, I could sense her anger.",
          "I sensed someone was approaching me from behind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sensed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or experience something without being able to explain exactly how:",
        "examples": [
          "Although she said nothing, I could sense her anger.",
          "He sensed something was about to happen.",
          "[ + (that) ] He sensed (that) his guests were bored, although they were listening politely.",
          "[ + question word ] Could you sense what was likely to happen?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "senseless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not at all reasonable, or with no good or useful purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a senseless argument",
          "senseless killings/violence/deaths"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "Panos was beaten senseless by the burglars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking purpose or meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "a senseless prank",
          "It was senseless to treat me like that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "They beat him senseless."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "senses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an ability to understand, recognize, value, or react to something, especially any of the five physical abilities to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel:",
        "examples": [
          "With her excellent sense of smell, she could tell if you were a smoker from the other side of the room.",
          "My cold is so bad I've lost my sense of smell/taste (= I can't smell/taste anything)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a general feeling or understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you get any sense of how they might react?",
          "The helicopters hovering overhead added to the sense of urgency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to enjoy life and not be too serious:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be angry - it was just a joke - where's your sense of fun?",
          "Come on, you've got no sense of fun!",
          "People who knew her talk about her great warmth and sense of fun.",
          "Even in her nineties, she never lost her sense of fun.",
          "He was known for his great energy and sense of fun.",
          "He brought a much needed sense of fun into the proceedings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "your ability to understand funny things:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a really good sense of humour.",
          "We have the same sense of humour.",
          "Come on, lighten up! Where's your sense of humour?",
          "What people don't seem to know about her is that she's got a wicked sense of humour .",
          "He accused her of having no sense of humour ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling people have when there is a very important event or celebration:",
        "examples": [
          "The decorations, flowers, and crowds gave the town a real sense of occasion.",
          "The venue itself was spectacular and really helped to create a sense of occasion.",
          "There was quite a sense of occasion when they finally came on stage.",
          "Flowers and candles in a church all add to the sense of occasion.",
          "Dress codes give an event like this a sense of occasion.",
          "The whole affair was very informal and rather lacked a sense of occasion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the characteristic of having good judgment, especially when it is based on practical ideas or understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I hope they'll have the (good) sense/have enough sense to shut the windows before they leave.",
          "It makes (good) sense to buy a big pack because it works out cheaper in the end.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] There's no sense in waiting (= it is not practical to wait) - the next train isn't for two hours.",
          "Where's/What's the sense (= what is the advantage) in paying someone when you could get a volunteer?",
          "Planning so far ahead makes no sense - so many things will have changed by next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to use good judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you taken leave of/lost your senses? (= Have you lost your ability to make a good judgment?)",
          "It's time you came to your senses (= started to use your good judgment) and realized that they are not going to help you.",
          "The accident brought him to his senses (= caused him to use his good judgment again) and made him stop drinking.",
          "I'm just relieved they've come to their senses and realized what a disastrous leader he was.",
          "Perhaps losing his job like that will bring him to his senses and make him understand that he can't carry on like this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the possible meanings of a word or phrase:",
        "examples": [
          "They are not immigrants, at least not in any sense that I understand.",
          "The packaging is green - in both senses of the word (= it is green in colour and it is good for the environment).",
          "Security defined in the broad/broadest sense of the term means getting at the root causes of trouble and helping to reduce regional conflicts.",
          "This passage doesn't make (any) sense (= the meaning is not clear).",
          "I've read the letter twice, but I can't make (any) sense of it (= I can't understand it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in every way or feature:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a book which is, in every sense, about different ways of seeing the world.",
          "She was in every sense beautiful.",
          "He was, she said, the personification of a gentleman, in every sense.",
          "A tall man with real gravitas, he was a heavyweight in every sense.",
          "These women were professionals in every sense.",
          "A giant in every sense, he will be missed terribly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thinking about something in one way, but not in every way:",
        "examples": [
          "She claims that the system is at fault and she's right, in a sense (= she is partly right).",
          "In a sense, I guess she has it easy compared with John.",
          "In a sense, this affects you more than me.",
          "In a sense, all of this is relevant.",
          "She died before all of this trouble and in a sense was lucky.",
          "Of course, the break-up of my marriage was awful at the time but in a sense, it was a very positive thing in my life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not at all:",
        "examples": [
          "We are in no sense obliged to agree to this.",
          "In no sense has she chosen an easy option.",
          "These people are in no sense ordinary citizens and we should not forget that.",
          "In no sense did she bear responsibility for what happened that night.",
          "I am an enthusiast but in no sense an expert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or experience something without being able to explain exactly how:",
        "examples": [
          "Although she said nothing, I could sense her anger.",
          "He sensed something was about to happen.",
          "[ + (that) ] He sensed (that) his guests were bored, although they were listening politely.",
          "[ + question word ] Could you sense what was likely to happen?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to make reasonable judgments:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] If the boy had any sense he would be scared.",
          "[ U ] You ought to have more sense than to get involved with him.",
          "[ pl ] Have you taken leave of your senses?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the five physical abilities to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an awareness of something, or an ability to do or understand something:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a very bad sense of direction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sense of humor is the ability to understand and enjoy jokes and amusing situations, or to make people laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "Matt has a great sense of humor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling about something:",
        "examples": [
          "They move with a sense of confidence.",
          "Students need some sense of responsibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meaning of a word or phrase:",
        "examples": [
          "This isn’t a travel book in the usual sense of the word."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or be aware of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Although she said nothing, I could sense her anger.",
          "I sensed someone was approaching me from behind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sensibilities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "sensibilities of In a multicultural society we need to show respect for the sensibilities of others.",
          "This must have been extremely distressing for someone of her delicate sensibilities.",
          "We were extremely careful not to offend religious sensibilities with the article.",
          "He wasn't known for his refined sensibilities.",
          "We can't impose our moral sensibilities on the past."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sensibility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an understanding of or ability to decide about what is good or valuable, especially in connection with artistic or social activities:",
        "examples": [
          "literary/musical/artistic/theatrical/aesthetic sensibility",
          "The author has applied a modern sensibility (= way of understanding things) to the social ideals of an earlier age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "sensibilities of In a multicultural society we need to show respect for the sensibilities of others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to feel and react to something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Those attitudes are offensive to the modern sensibility.",
          "[ pl ] He launched a crusade against publicly funded art that offended his moral sensibilities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sensible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "based on or acting on good judgment and practical ideas or understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "a sensible answer/approach/compromise/option",
          "a sensible person",
          "I think the sensible thing to do is call and ask for directions.",
          "It would be sensible to take an umbrella."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sensible clothes or shoes are practical and suitable for the purpose they are needed for, rather than being attractive or fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "It could be cold and wet so pack some sensible clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having an understanding of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He did not appear to be sensible of the difficulties that lay ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or using good judgment; reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sensible and easy to deal with.",
          "The only sensible thing to do is recycle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an object is sensible, it is practical but not exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "a sensible family car",
          "sensible shoes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sensing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel or experience something without being able to explain exactly how:",
        "examples": [
          "Although she said nothing, I could sense her anger.",
          "He sensed something was about to happen.",
          "[ + (that) ] He sensed (that) his guests were bored, although they were listening politely.",
          "[ + question word ] Could you sense what was likely to happen?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sensitive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easily upset by the things people say or do, or causing people to be upset, embarrassed, or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "Her reply showed that she was very sensitive to criticism.",
          "He was very sensitive about his scar and thought everyone was staring at him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sensitive subject, situation, etc. needs to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid upsetting people:",
        "examples": [
          "Sex education and birth control are sensitive issues.",
          "The stolen car contained military documents described as very sensitive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "understanding what other people need, and being helpful and kind to them:",
        "examples": [
          "Representatives of the company claim their plan will be sensitive to local needs.",
          "In the movie, he plays a concerned and sensitive father trying to bring up two teenage children on his own."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily influenced, changed, or damaged, especially by a physical activity or effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people's teeth are highly sensitive to cold.",
          "sensitive skin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sensitive equipment is able to record small changes:",
        "examples": [
          "The patient's responses are recorded on a sensitive piece of equipment which gives extremely accurate readings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "reacting to the presence of a particular substance or physical effect:",
        "examples": [
          "They have heat-sensitive infrared cameras.",
          "We use a pH-sensitive dye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily influenced, changed, or damaged by a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "After the exam, the patient's eyes are light-sensitive for two to four hours, which can cause blurred vision.",
          "Some types of debt are particularly risk-sensitive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing awareness and understanding, esp. of other people’s feelings and needs:",
        "examples": [
          "My experience made me very sensitive to the suffering of others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) easily upset:",
        "examples": [
          "Tom is extremely sensitive about his hair.",
          "She’s very sensitive to criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily influenced, changed, or damaged, esp. by a physical activity or effect:",
        "examples": [
          "an environmentally sensitive river",
          "Their products include cleansers and moisturizers for sensitive skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing to be treated with care or secrecy:",
        "examples": [
          "Raising fuel prices can be a sensitive issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily influenced or affected by something:",
        "examples": [
          "This sector is more likely to be more price sensitive than the domestic sector.",
          "economically sensitive",
          "sensitive to sth Investors were increasingly sensitive to interest rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a subject, situation, etc. that needs to be dealt with carefully or kept secret:",
        "examples": [
          "The secret service has acknowledged that there's classified and sensitive information that they are not able to tell the public.",
          "sensitive documents",
          "sensitive email"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "understanding what other people need, and being helpful to them:",
        "examples": [
          "sensitive to sth A local board could be more sensitive to the education needs of students."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sensitivities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an ability to understand what other people need, and be helpful and kind to them:",
        "examples": [
          "The police showed commendable sensitivity in their handling of the case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being easily upset by the things people say or do, or causing people to be upset, embarrassed, or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "I should have warned you about her sensitivity to criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a situation, subject, etc. needing to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid upsetting people:",
        "examples": [
          "Such is the sensitivity of the information that only two people are allowed to know it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong physical reaction to something:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the side effects of the drug is an increased sensitivity to sunlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to record small changes in weight, temperature, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The sensitivity of the machine provides us with extremely accurate data."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tendency to become upset about things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He didn’t want to say anything because of Susan's sensitivity.",
          "[ C ] He tried to avoid offending their sensitivities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being easily influenced, changed, or damaged, esp. by a physical activity or effect:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Many people have food sensitivities or allergies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of needing to be treated with care or secrecy:",
        "examples": [
          "This issue needs to be approached with special sensitivity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an awareness and understanding, esp. of other people's feelings and needs:",
        "examples": [
          "A good teacher has enthusiasm, intelligence, and sensitivity to students’ needs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being easily influenced or affected by something:",
        "examples": [
          "The preference may be for stocks with less interest-rate sensitivity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a subject, situation, etc. needing to be dealt with carefully or kept secret:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke anonymously because of the sensitivity of the issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ability to understand what other people need, and be helpful to them:",
        "examples": [
          "As a manager, she handles inter-personal issues with great sensitivity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sensitivity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an ability to understand what other people need, and be helpful and kind to them:",
        "examples": [
          "The police showed commendable sensitivity in their handling of the case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being easily upset by the things people say or do, or causing people to be upset, embarrassed, or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "I should have warned you about her sensitivity to criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a situation, subject, etc. needing to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid upsetting people:",
        "examples": [
          "Such is the sensitivity of the information that only two people are allowed to know it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong physical reaction to something:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the side effects of the drug is an increased sensitivity to sunlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to record small changes in weight, temperature, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The sensitivity of the machine provides us with extremely accurate data."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tendency to become upset about things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He didn’t want to say anything because of Susan's sensitivity.",
          "[ C ] He tried to avoid offending their sensitivities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being easily influenced, changed, or damaged, esp. by a physical activity or effect:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Many people have food sensitivities or allergies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of needing to be treated with care or secrecy:",
        "examples": [
          "This issue needs to be approached with special sensitivity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an awareness and understanding, esp. of other people's feelings and needs:",
        "examples": [
          "A good teacher has enthusiasm, intelligence, and sensitivity to students’ needs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being easily influenced or affected by something:",
        "examples": [
          "The preference may be for stocks with less interest-rate sensitivity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a subject, situation, etc. needing to be dealt with carefully or kept secret:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke anonymously because of the sensitivity of the issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ability to understand what other people need, and be helpful to them:",
        "examples": [
          "As a manager, she handles inter-personal issues with great sensitivity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sensor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that is used to record that something is present or that there are changes in something:",
        "examples": [
          "The security device has a heat sensor which detects the presence of people and animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that discovers and reacts to changes in such things as movement, heat, and light:",
        "examples": [
          "motion/radiation/humidity sensors"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sensors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that is used to record that something is present or that there are changes in something:",
        "examples": [
          "The security device has a heat sensor which detects the presence of people and animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that discovers and reacts to changes in such things as movement, heat, and light:",
        "examples": [
          "motion/radiation/humidity sensors"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sensory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with the physical senses of touch, smell, taste, hearing, and sight",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or related to the physical senses of touch, smell, taste, sight, and hearing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sensual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "expressing or suggesting physical, especially sexual, pleasure or satisfaction:",
        "examples": [
          "sensual pleasure",
          "a sensual mouth/voice",
          "He is elegant, sensual, conscious of his body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing or suggesting physical pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "a sensual mouth",
          "They shared the sensual satisfaction of French food."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sensuality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the expression or suggestion of physical, especially sexual, pleasure or satisfaction:",
        "examples": [
          "She found his intense sensuality irresistible.",
          "I love the sensuality of the cello and my response to it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of send",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of send",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sentence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of words, usually containing a verb, that expresses a thought in the form of a statement, question, instruction, or exclamation and starts with a capital letter when written:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very impatient and always interrupts me mid-sentence.",
          "Your conclusion is good, but the final sentence is too long and complicated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a punishment given by a judge in court to a person or organization after they have been found guilty of doing something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "He got a heavy/light sentence (= he was severely/not severely punished).",
          "The offence carries a jail/prison/life/five-year sentence.",
          "He was given a non-custodial/suspended sentence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a judge) to say officially what a punishment will be:",
        "examples": [
          "pronounce sentence on The judge will pronounce sentence on the defendant this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide and say officially what a punishment will be:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sentenced to life imprisonment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of words, usually containing a subject and a verb, expressing a statement, question, instruction, or exclamation, and, when written, starting with a capital letter and ending with a period or other mark:",
        "examples": [
          "Your sentences are too long and complicated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a punishment given by a law court to a person or organization that is guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "She served a three-year prison sentence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially state the punishment given by a law court to a guilty person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sentenced to three years in jail and fined $40,000."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sentenced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide and say officially what a punishment will be:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sentenced to life imprisonment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sentences": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of words, usually containing a verb, that expresses a thought in the form of a statement, question, instruction, or exclamation and starts with a capital letter when written:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very impatient and always interrupts me mid-sentence.",
          "Your conclusion is good, but the final sentence is too long and complicated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a punishment given by a judge in court to a person or organization after they have been found guilty of doing something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "He got a heavy/light sentence (= he was severely/not severely punished).",
          "The offence carries a jail/prison/life/five-year sentence.",
          "He was given a non-custodial/suspended sentence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a judge) to say officially what a punishment will be:",
        "examples": [
          "pronounce sentence on The judge will pronounce sentence on the defendant this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide and say officially what a punishment will be:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sentenced to life imprisonment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of words, usually containing a subject and a verb, expressing a statement, question, instruction, or exclamation, and, when written, starting with a capital letter and ending with a period or other mark:",
        "examples": [
          "Your sentences are too long and complicated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a punishment given by a law court to a person or organization that is guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "She served a three-year prison sentence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially state the punishment given by a law court to a guilty person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sentenced to three years in jail and fined $40,000."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sentencing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide and say officially what a punishment will be:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sentenced to life imprisonment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sentient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to experience feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "It is hard for a sentient person to understand how any parents could treat their child so badly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sentiment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thought, opinion, or idea based on a feeling about a situation, or a way of thinking about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Nationalist sentiment has increased in the area since the bombing.",
          "I don't think she shares my sentiments.",
          "His son was overwhelmed by the sentiments of love and support in the cards and letters he received.",
          "formal \"It's a very bad situation.\" \"My sentiments exactly (= I completely agree).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "gentle feelings such as sympathy, love, etc., especially when considered to be silly or not suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "The film is flawed by cloying sentiment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a general feeling, attitude, or opinion about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Writers learn that sentiments and ideas must serve the story, and not the other way around.",
          "[ U ] Boyd tried to turn community sentiment against the program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "gentle emotions such as love, sympathy, or caring:",
        "examples": [
          "The film wallows in sentiment.",
          "There was little room for compassion or sentiment in his world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people's opinions or feelings about a situation, especially the likely future direction of a financial market, the economy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts and investors said market sentiment for the time being appears positive.",
          "Business sentiment is showing signs of recovery.",
          "There has been a dramatic shift in sentiment against technology stocks.",
          "positive/negative sentiment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sentimental": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A sentimental person is strongly influenced by emotional feelings, especially about happy memories of past events or relationships with other people, rather than by careful thought and judgment based on facts:",
        "examples": [
          "Why be sentimental about that old coat? There's no point in keeping it just because you were wearing it when you first met me.",
          "It's a cheap ring but it has great sentimental value for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving too much importance to emotions, especially love or sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "silly sentimental songs/stories"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to feelings rather than reason:",
        "examples": [
          "When you ask which team will win, my sentimental favorite would have to be Philadelphia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sentimental also means expressing or causing gentle emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "He gets sentimental and starts crying when we talk about his mother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sentimentality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being strongly influenced by happy memories of past events or relationships with other people, rather than by careful thought and judgment based on facts:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt no sentimentality about his childhood home and was eager to sell it and put it behind him.",
          "You shouldn't let sentimentality affect your decisions about your career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of giving too much importance to emotions, especially love or sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "Her songs are honest and she is able to sing about heartbreak and longing while avoiding sentimentality.",
          "The film sometimes descends into sugary sentimentality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expression of gentle emotions such as love, sympathy, or caring:",
        "examples": [
          "She had never liked that song’s sentimentality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sentiments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thought, opinion, or idea based on a feeling about a situation, or a way of thinking about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Nationalist sentiment has increased in the area since the bombing.",
          "I don't think she shares my sentiments.",
          "His son was overwhelmed by the sentiments of love and support in the cards and letters he received.",
          "formal \"It's a very bad situation.\" \"My sentiments exactly (= I completely agree).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "gentle feelings such as sympathy, love, etc., especially when considered to be silly or not suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "The film is flawed by cloying sentiment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a general feeling, attitude, or opinion about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Writers learn that sentiments and ideas must serve the story, and not the other way around.",
          "[ U ] Boyd tried to turn community sentiment against the program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "gentle emotions such as love, sympathy, or caring:",
        "examples": [
          "The film wallows in sentiment.",
          "There was little room for compassion or sentiment in his world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people's opinions or feelings about a situation, especially the likely future direction of a financial market, the economy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts and investors said market sentiment for the time being appears positive.",
          "Business sentiment is showing signs of recovery.",
          "There has been a dramatic shift in sentiment against technology stocks.",
          "positive/negative sentiment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sentinel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person employed to guard something:",
        "examples": [
          "A policeman stood sentinel at the entrance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sentinel is also used in the names of some newspapers:",
        "examples": [
          "the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sentries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who guards a place, usually by standing at its entrance:",
        "examples": [
          "My squad were on sentry duty last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who guards a place and prevents those who are not allowed in from entering:",
        "examples": [
          "Sentries stood guard at the palace."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sentry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who guards a place, usually by standing at its entrance:",
        "examples": [
          "My squad were on sentry duty last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who guards a place and prevents those who are not allowed in from entering:",
        "examples": [
          "Sentries stood guard at the palace."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seoul": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of South Korea, situated in the northwest of the country",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "separate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening independently or in a different physical space:",
        "examples": [
          "The art department and the music department are in two separate buildings.",
          "I try to keep meat separate from other food in the fridge.",
          "I have my public life and my private life, and as far as possible I try to keep them separate.",
          "Three youths have been shot and killed in separate incidents this month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) divide into parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The north and south of the country are separated by a mountain range.",
          "You can get a special device for separating egg whites from yolks.",
          "The top and bottom sections are quite difficult to separate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people move apart or into different places, or to move apart:",
        "examples": [
          "At school they always tried to separate Jane and me because we were troublemakers.",
          "Somehow, in the rush to get out of the building, I got separated from my mother.",
          "Perhaps we should separate now and meet up later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider two people or things as different or not related:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't separate morality from politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a liquid separates, it becomes two different liquids.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to live in a different place from your husband or wife because the relationship has ended:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents separated when I was six and divorced a couple of years later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening independently or in a different physical space:",
        "examples": [
          "The middle school and the high school are in two separate buildings.",
          "I have my public life and my private life, and as far as possible I try to keep them separate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause two or more people or things to stop being with or near each other, or to be positioned between two or more things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A six-foot-high wall separates ticket holders from those hoping to get tickets.",
          "[ T ] Fighting broke out between two hockey players, and it took nearly five minutes to separate them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two married people separate, they stop living together as husband and wife, often as a part of a legal arrangement.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not together, joined, or connected:",
        "examples": [
          "We realised that the best way to progress the project would be to set up a separate company.",
          "We have separate bank accounts.",
          "separate from sth The assets of the fund will be ring-fenced, which means they will be kept separate from the rest of the fund."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide into parts, or cause something to divide into parts:",
        "examples": [
          "separate (sth) from sth They oppose the idea of Scotland separating from Britain.",
          "separate sth into sth We separated the workspace into cubicles using screens.",
          "separate a company/business"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider two people or things as different or not connected:",
        "examples": [
          "separate sth from sth These economic decisions cannot be separated from politics.",
          "separate sth and sth I find it difficult to separate home and business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "separated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) divide into parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The north and south of the country are separated by a mountain range.",
          "You can get a special device for separating egg whites from yolks.",
          "The top and bottom sections are quite difficult to separate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people move apart or into different places, or to move apart:",
        "examples": [
          "At school they always tried to separate Jane and me because we were troublemakers.",
          "Somehow, in the rush to get out of the building, I got separated from my mother.",
          "Perhaps we should separate now and meet up later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider two people or things as different or not related:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't separate morality from politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a liquid separates, it becomes two different liquids.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to live in a different place from your husband or wife because the relationship has ended:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents separated when I was six and divorced a couple of years later."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "separately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not together:",
        "examples": [
          "Detectives interviewed the men separately over several days.",
          "I tend to wear the jacket and skirt separately rather than as a suit.",
          "I think we'd better deal with these two points separately."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "separates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pieces of women's clothing that are bought separately and not as part of a suit:",
        "examples": [
          "Ladies' separates are on the next floor, madam."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "separating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) divide into parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The north and south of the country are separated by a mountain range.",
          "You can get a special device for separating egg whites from yolks.",
          "The top and bottom sections are quite difficult to separate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people move apart or into different places, or to move apart:",
        "examples": [
          "At school they always tried to separate Jane and me because we were troublemakers.",
          "Somehow, in the rush to get out of the building, I got separated from my mother.",
          "Perhaps we should separate now and meet up later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider two people or things as different or not related:",
        "examples": [
          "You can't separate morality from politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a liquid separates, it becomes two different liquids.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to live in a different place from your husband or wife because the relationship has ended:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents separated when I was six and divorced a couple of years later."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "separation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which two or more people or things are separated:",
        "examples": [
          "During the war many couples had to endure long periods of separation (= not being together).",
          "After many years the South African government finally abandoned its apartheid system of racial separation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement, often legal, by which two married people stop living together as a couple:",
        "examples": [
          "Couples may agree to divorce each other after a separation.",
          "They're considering separation as an option."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of separating two or more people or things, or the state of being separated:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The laws now require the separation of garbage that can be recycled, such as newspapers and glass bottles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A separation is an arrangement, often a legal one, by which two married people stop living together as husband and wife.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of leaving your job:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees were offered voluntary separation packages."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "separatists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is a member of a particular race, religion, or other group within a country and who believes that this group should be independent and have their own government or in some way live apart from other people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who supports an effort to become independent of the country or group to which the person belongs:",
        "examples": [
          "Albanian/Basque/Chechen separatists"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "september": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ninth month of the year, after August and before October:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother's birthday is in September.",
          "School starts on 3 September.",
          "Claudia is starting school next September."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ninth month of the year, after August and before October",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "septic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "infected by bacteria that produce pus:",
        "examples": [
          "I had my ears pierced and one of them went septic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "septum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin part dividing tissues or spaces in an organ such as the nose or heart:",
        "examples": [
          "the nasal septum"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sequel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book, film, or play that continues the story of a previous book, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm reading the sequel to \"Gone with the Wind\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event that happens after and is the result of an earlier event:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a dramatic sequel to last Thursday's scandalous revelations when the minister suddenly announced his resignation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book, movie, or play that continues the story of a previous work:",
        "examples": [
          "Sequels to movies like \"Jaws\" and \"Superman\" have become big business in the film industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book, film, or play that continues the story of a previous book, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie sequel did even better at the box office than the original."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event that happens after and is the result of an earlier event:",
        "examples": [
          "a sequel to sth Yesterday's vote was a controversial sequel to the decision to change the guidelines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sequels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book, film, or play that continues the story of a previous book, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm reading the sequel to \"Gone with the Wind\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event that happens after and is the result of an earlier event:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a dramatic sequel to last Thursday's scandalous revelations when the minister suddenly announced his resignation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book, movie, or play that continues the story of a previous work:",
        "examples": [
          "Sequels to movies like \"Jaws\" and \"Superman\" have become big business in the film industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book, film, or play that continues the story of a previous book, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie sequel did even better at the box office than the original."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event that happens after and is the result of an earlier event:",
        "examples": [
          "a sequel to sth Yesterday's vote was a controversial sequel to the decision to change the guidelines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sequence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of related things or events, or the order in which they follow each other:",
        "examples": [
          "sequence of events The first chapter describes the strange sequence of events that led to his death.",
          "Is there a particular sequence in which you have to perform these tasks?",
          "in sequence For the sake of convenience the photographs are shown in chronological sequence (= in the order in which they were taken)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of notes that is performed more than once at a higher or lower pitch (= level):",
        "examples": [
          "The repeating sequences of music never came out the same way twice.",
          "His compositions employ numerous harmonic, melodic, and chordal sequences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a film that shows a particular event or a related series of events:",
        "examples": [
          "opening sequence The movie's opening sequence is of a very unpleasant murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine things in a particular order, or discover the order in which they are combined:",
        "examples": [
          "They discussed how to sequence the steps in the plan.",
          "reading books sequenced in order of difficulty"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the order in which nucleotides (= chemical substances) are combined within DNA:",
        "examples": [
          "Researchers sequenced the full genome of a rat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of related things or events, or the order in which things or events follow each other:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The first chapter describes the strange sequence of events that led to his death.",
          "[ C ] The test papers were not in the correct alphabetical sequence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A gene sequence is the order in which the bases (= chemical substances) in DNA are arranged in a particular gene (= chemical pattern the controls the characteristics of living things).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of related things or events, or the order in which they happen:",
        "examples": [
          "In a strange sequence of events, the chairman sued the union and the shareholder.",
          "in sequence The program goes through the data in sequence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sequences": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of related things or events, or the order in which they follow each other:",
        "examples": [
          "sequence of events The first chapter describes the strange sequence of events that led to his death.",
          "Is there a particular sequence in which you have to perform these tasks?",
          "in sequence For the sake of convenience the photographs are shown in chronological sequence (= in the order in which they were taken)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of notes that is performed more than once at a higher or lower pitch (= level):",
        "examples": [
          "The repeating sequences of music never came out the same way twice.",
          "His compositions employ numerous harmonic, melodic, and chordal sequences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a film that shows a particular event or a related series of events:",
        "examples": [
          "opening sequence The movie's opening sequence is of a very unpleasant murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine things in a particular order, or discover the order in which they are combined:",
        "examples": [
          "They discussed how to sequence the steps in the plan.",
          "reading books sequenced in order of difficulty"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the order in which nucleotides (= chemical substances) are combined within DNA:",
        "examples": [
          "Researchers sequenced the full genome of a rat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of related things or events, or the order in which things or events follow each other:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The first chapter describes the strange sequence of events that led to his death.",
          "[ C ] The test papers were not in the correct alphabetical sequence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A gene sequence is the order in which the bases (= chemical substances) in DNA are arranged in a particular gene (= chemical pattern the controls the characteristics of living things).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of related things or events, or the order in which they happen:",
        "examples": [
          "In a strange sequence of events, the chairman sued the union and the shareholder.",
          "in sequence The program goes through the data in sequence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sequencing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of combining things in a particular order, or discovering the order in which they are combined:",
        "examples": [
          "A common sign of dyslexia is that the sequencing of letters when spelling words may be incorrect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of discovering the order in which nucelotides (= chemical substances) are combined within DNA:",
        "examples": [
          "DNA sequencing is giving us important new insights into biology and disease."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sequestered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A sequestered place is peaceful because it is far away from people:",
        "examples": [
          "I found a sequestered spot in the park and lay down with my book."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sequins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, shiny metal or plastic disc sewn onto clothes for decoration",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, shiny metal or plastic disk sewn on clothes for decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "Her dress sparkled with sequins."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sequoia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large Californian evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) that can reach a height of more than 90 metres",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an evergreen tree that can reach a height of more than 300 feet and grows in California and Oregon",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sera": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "serb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Serbia, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Serbia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Serbia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "serbia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in southeastern Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "serbian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Serbia, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Serbia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Serbia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "serenade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to play a piece of music or sing for someone, especially for a woman while standing outside her house at night:",
        "examples": [
          "Romeo serenades Juliet in the moonlight.",
          "Shoppers are serenaded with live piano music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a song or piece of music sung or played for someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of classical music in several parts:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Moonlight Serenade\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play music or sing for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "On Saturdays, shoppers at the mall are serenaded with live piano music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music or song performed for someone, esp. outside at night",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "serendipitous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or found by chance:",
        "examples": [
          "Reading should be an adventure, a personal experience full of serendipitous surprises.",
          "A team of researchers has made a serendipitous discovery that could help in the struggle to cure obesity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "serendipity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of finding interesting or valuable things by chance",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "serene": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "peaceful and calm; worried by nothing:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a lovely serene face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "peaceful and calm, or (of a person) not worried or excited:",
        "examples": [
          "He approached the job with the serene confidence that he could succeed where others had failed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "serenity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being peaceful and calm:",
        "examples": [
          "I admired her serenity in the midst of so much chaos.",
          "The hotel offers a tranquil haven of peace and serenity, away from the bustle of the city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "serge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong cloth made from wool, used especially to make jackets and coats",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sergeant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soldier of middle rank:",
        "examples": [
          "Sergeant Lewis/Tom Lewis",
          "[ as form of address ] Dismiss the men, Sergeant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK and some other countries, a police officer whose rank is above constable and below inspector, or, in the US, a police officer whose rank is below a captain:",
        "examples": [
          "Sergeant Bates/Bill Bates",
          "[ as form of address ] Thank you, Sergeant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in the military below the rank of a lieutenant (= an officer of the lowest rank)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sergeants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soldier of middle rank:",
        "examples": [
          "Sergeant Lewis/Tom Lewis",
          "[ as form of address ] Dismiss the men, Sergeant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK and some other countries, a police officer whose rank is above constable and below inspector, or, in the US, a police officer whose rank is below a captain:",
        "examples": [
          "Sergeant Bates/Bill Bates",
          "[ as form of address ] Thank you, Sergeant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in the military below the rank of a lieutenant (= an officer of the lowest rank)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "serial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person who repeatedly commits a similar crime or carries out a similar bad act, or the crime or act itself:",
        "examples": [
          "serial killer She wrote a thriller about a brutal serial killer.",
          "serial offender He was a serial offender with more than 50 convictions.",
          "a serial adulterer/womanizer",
          "serial murders/killings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "broadcast or published in several separate parts, one after another:",
        "examples": [
          "serial drama She is currently filming a serial drama for the BBC.",
          "serial novel Dickens is best known for the serial novel \"A Christmas Carol\" which was published over a series of months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sending information one bit (= unit of information) at a time:",
        "examples": [
          "serial cable Older systems used a serial cable to connect the computer to the external monitor.",
          "serial communication The headset plugs into a USB serial communication port."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arranged one after another:",
        "examples": [
          "He had difficulty in remembering the serial order of the tasks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a story on television or radio or in a newspaper, etc. that is broadcast or printed in separate parts:",
        "examples": [
          "television serial Most of her novels have been made into television serials at some time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening one after another in time or order:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s the librarian in charge of serial publications (= magazines, newspapers, etc., that appear at regular periods)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a story printed in a newspaper or magazine or broadcast on television or radio in several parts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is done in a series:",
        "examples": [
          "The novels were first published in serial form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who does something several times:",
        "examples": [
          "A serial litigant earned thousands of pounds by claiming ageism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe computer data that is sent one unit at a time:",
        "examples": [
          "Serial data transmission implies that one bit is sent after another."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "series": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a number of similar or related events or things, one following another:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a series of sexual attacks on women in the area.",
          "She gave a series of lectures at Warwick University last year on contemporary British writers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of games played one after another by two teams against each other:",
        "examples": [
          "The Yankees have a four-game series against the Orioles at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Parts of an electrical system that are in series are arranged in a single line so that the current flows through each part, one after another:",
        "examples": [
          "If two bulbs are in series, there is a single conducting path."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of television or radio broadcasts on the same subject or using the same characters but in different situations:",
        "examples": [
          "The star is to host a television series on extreme sports.",
          "a comedy series",
          "I missed the second episode of the series so I don't know what's going on now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of books published by the same company that deal with the same subject:",
        "examples": [
          "They do a series on architecture throughout the ages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of similar or related events or things, one following another:",
        "examples": [
          "A series of scandals over the past year has not helped public confidence in the administration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of similar or related events or things, one following another:",
        "examples": [
          "a series of events/interviews/meetings",
          "a series of articles/books/studies This is the first of a series of articles looking at financial instability.",
          "a series of steps/actions/transactions",
          "a series of crimes/attacks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set or range of similar products made by a company:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has announced two new lines, the 2200 series and the 2300 series."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the name of a company's shares that have things in common, for example particular voting rights:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares are called Series A if they are the first batch of a series of shares issued by the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "serious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "severe in effect; bad:",
        "examples": [
          "a serious illness",
          "There were no reports of serious injuries.",
          "The new tax regulations have landed some of the smaller companies in serious trouble.",
          "Drugs have become a serious problem in a lot of schools.",
          "This is a very serious offence.",
          "He's been taken to hospital where his condition is described as serious but stable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very ill",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not joking or intended to be funny:",
        "examples": [
          "Please don't laugh - I'm being serious.",
          "He was wearing a very serious expression and I knew something was wrong.",
          "On the surface it's a very funny novel but it does have a more serious underlying theme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A serious person is quiet, thinks carefully about things, and does not laugh a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "I remember her as a very serious child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "determined to follow a particular plan of action:",
        "examples": [
          "Is she serious about going to live abroad?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people who have a loving relationship are serious about each other, they intend to stay with each other for a long time and possibly marry:",
        "examples": [
          "She's had a lot of boyfriends but Simon's the only one she's been serious about."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing or deserving your complete attention:",
        "examples": [
          "That's an interesting job offer - I'd give it some serious consideration if I were you.",
          "We've got some serious talking to do, you and me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme in degree or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "We did some fairly serious walking over the weekend.",
          "I mean we're talking serious (= a large amount of) money, right?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a serious wine, Belle, you have to try some."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not joking; not intended to amuse:",
        "examples": [
          "You can never tell when he’s serious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing complete attention:",
        "examples": [
          "That’s an interesting job offer – I’d give it serious consideration if I were you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "severe in effect; bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Fortunately, there were no serious injuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "determined to follow a particular plan of action:",
        "examples": [
          "Is she serious about moving to Nevada?",
          "You have to start getting serious about your studies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people who have a romantic relationship are serious about each other, they intend to continue the relationship and possibly marry.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seriously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "badly or severely:",
        "examples": [
          "Badly cooked shellfish can make you seriously ill.",
          "He wasn't seriously injured - he just got a few cuts and bruises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a serious way, not joking:",
        "examples": [
          "Seriously now, did he really say that or are you just being silly?",
          "You're not seriously thinking of leaving, are you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider a person, subject, or situation to be important or dangerous and worth your attention or respect:",
        "examples": [
          "The police have to take any terrorist threat seriously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very:",
        "examples": [
          "They do some seriously good desserts there.",
          "That boy is seriously stupid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seriousness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being very bad or severe:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think he has any idea of the seriousness of the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being serious, rather than intending to be funny:",
        "examples": [
          "In all seriousness now (= I am now being serious and no longer joking), I do think there's a problem here that we need to straighten out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality or state of being serious or severe in effect :",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t think he has any idea of the seriousness of the situation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sermon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a Christian church ceremony in which a priest gives a talk on a religious or moral subject, often based on something written in the Bible:",
        "examples": [
          "The Reverend William Cronshaw delivered/preached the sermon.",
          "Today's sermon was on the importance of compassion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long talk in which someone advises other people how they should behave in order to be better people:",
        "examples": [
          "I really don't think it's a politician's job to go delivering sermons on public morality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a talk on a religious or moral subject, esp. one given by a religious leader during a religious ceremony",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sermons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a Christian church ceremony in which a priest gives a talk on a religious or moral subject, often based on something written in the Bible:",
        "examples": [
          "The Reverend William Cronshaw delivered/preached the sermon.",
          "Today's sermon was on the importance of compassion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long talk in which someone advises other people how they should behave in order to be better people:",
        "examples": [
          "I really don't think it's a politician's job to go delivering sermons on public morality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a talk on a religious or moral subject, esp. one given by a religious leader during a religious ceremony",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "serotonin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a neurotransmitter (= a chemical in the body that carries messages from the brain) that helps you feel relaxed and happy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "serpent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a snake",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a snake",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "serpents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a snake",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a snake",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "serrated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a row of sharp points along the edge:",
        "examples": [
          "You really need a knife with a serrated edge for cutting bread."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a row of sharp points along the edge:",
        "examples": [
          "You need a knife with a serrated edge for cutting bread."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "serum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the thin yellowish liquid part of the blood :",
        "examples": [
          "cholesterol levels in blood serum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "serum taken from an animal's blood and put into a human in order to fight an infection or a poison:",
        "examples": [
          "an anti-venom serum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance in beauty products that is designed to improve your hair or skin and make it less dry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the watery, colorless part of the blood, or this liquid taken from blood, used for medical purposes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "servant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is employed in another person's house, doing jobs such as cooking and cleaning, especially in the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works for the government:",
        "examples": [
          "Public servants should be incorruptible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is employed to do work for another person, esp. to work in another person’s home doing jobs such as cooking and cleaning",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Servant is also used in combination to mean someone working for the public:",
        "examples": [
          "a civil/public servant"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "servants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is employed in another person's house, doing jobs such as cooking and cleaning, especially in the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works for the government:",
        "examples": [
          "Public servants should be incorruptible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is employed to do work for another person, esp. to work in another person’s home doing jobs such as cooking and cleaning",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Servant is also used in combination to mean someone working for the public:",
        "examples": [
          "a civil/public servant"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "serve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to provide food or drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "Do they serve meals in the bar?",
          "Breakfast is served in the restaurant between 7.00 and 11.00.",
          "be served with We arrived at the hotel and were served with champagne and canapés.",
          "All recipes in this book, unless otherwise stated, will serve (= be enough for) four to five people.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] Serve the pie warm with ice cream or whipped cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work for; to do your duty to:",
        "examples": [
          "serve in He served in the army for 22 years.",
          "serve on She has served on the committee for the last 15 years.",
          "serve under He served under Ronald Reagan as Secretary of State."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help achieve something or to be useful as something:",
        "examples": [
          "serve a purpose An official investigation would not serve any useful purpose.",
          "serve as The judge said that the fine would serve as a warning to other drivers.",
          "In the absence of anything better the settee could serve as a bed for a couple of nights.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Nothing serves to explain the violent fighting we have seen recently.",
          "serve for old-fashioned My umbrella will serve for a weapon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something serves you, it is good or helpful for you:",
        "examples": [
          "If your anger doesn't serve you, let it go.",
          "You're growing and changing, so your \"stick with it\" motto may not be serving you well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide with something that is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "The report says the police are out of touch with the communities that they serve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a shop, restaurant, or hotel, to deal with a customer by taking their order, showing or selling them goods, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "UK Are you being served, madam?",
          "US Have you been served, ma'am?",
          "That's the restaurant where they refused to serve John because he was so rude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend a period of time doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "serve something in prison He served four years in prison for robbery.",
          "serve an apprenticeship After he'd served his apprenticeship he set up his own business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time in prison:",
        "examples": [
          "He's serving time for drug offences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as tennis, to hit the ball to the other player as a way of starting the game:",
        "examples": [
          "Whose turn is it to serve?",
          "That's the third ace you've served this game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a legal document to someone, demanding that they go to a law court or that they obey an order:",
        "examples": [
          "serve a writ on Less than two weeks ago Gough finally served a writ on Slater, claiming damages for alleged loss of royalties.",
          "be served with Each person served with a summons will be given six weeks before they have to appear in the Magistrates' Court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as tennis, the act of hitting the ball to the other player to start play:",
        "examples": [
          "It's your serve.",
          "break someone's serve Murray broke Federer's serve (= he won a game in which Federer hit the ball first)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a person working in a restaurant or store) to help a customer by getting what someone needs or by showing or selling goods, or to provide food or drinks to a customer or guest:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We’ve been in the restaurant for half an hour and we’re still waiting to be served.",
          "[ T ] Breakfast is served between seven and nine every morning.",
          "[ I/T ] We’ll be ready to serve (lunch) soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To serve is also to provide an area or group of people with something that is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] As long as I am your representative, I will continue to serve the needs of this community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work for, or to carry out your duty:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He served in the US Navy for twelve years.",
          "[ T ] If memory serves me right (= If I am remembering correctly), I was 13 at the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend a period of time in a job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "He served three terms in the senate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help achieve something, or to be useful as something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Tougher prison sentences, he said, will serve to deter crime.",
          "[ I ] The sofa can serve as (= be used as) a bed for a couple of nights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in tennis and other sports) to hit the ball to the other player or team as a way of starting play",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in tennis and other sports) the act of hitting the ball to the other player or team to start play :",
        "examples": [
          "He's got a powerful serve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide people or a place with products or services or something that is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "serve customers/clients",
          "There is a new 24-hour bus that serves the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help achieve something or to be useful as something:",
        "examples": [
          "serve to do sth The new procedures serve to stop economic growth.",
          "The phone application needs to serve a purpose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a shop, restaurant, or hotel, to deal with a customer by taking their order, showing or selling them goods, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She spends all day on the shop floor serving customers.",
          "Are you being served?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide food or drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "He was served dinner in his room.",
          "Breakfast is served between 7 and 9."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time doing a job, training for a job, or having a responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "serve as sth He became a city commissioner and went on to serve as mayor.",
          "After serving an apprenticeship with his father, he received a scholarship to study in Italy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a legal document to someone, demanding that they go to a court of law or that they obey an order:",
        "examples": [
          "The pension trustees served a writ last Friday in New York.",
          "serve sb with sth She was served with a summons to court."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "served": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide food or drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "Do they serve meals in the bar?",
          "Breakfast is served in the restaurant between 7.00 and 11.00.",
          "be served with We arrived at the hotel and were served with champagne and canapés.",
          "All recipes in this book, unless otherwise stated, will serve (= be enough for) four to five people.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] Serve the pie warm with ice cream or whipped cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work for; to do your duty to:",
        "examples": [
          "serve in He served in the army for 22 years.",
          "serve on She has served on the committee for the last 15 years.",
          "serve under He served under Ronald Reagan as Secretary of State."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help achieve something or to be useful as something:",
        "examples": [
          "serve a purpose An official investigation would not serve any useful purpose.",
          "serve as The judge said that the fine would serve as a warning to other drivers.",
          "In the absence of anything better the settee could serve as a bed for a couple of nights.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Nothing serves to explain the violent fighting we have seen recently.",
          "serve for old-fashioned My umbrella will serve for a weapon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something serves you, it is good or helpful for you:",
        "examples": [
          "If your anger doesn't serve you, let it go.",
          "You're growing and changing, so your \"stick with it\" motto may not be serving you well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide with something that is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "The report says the police are out of touch with the communities that they serve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a shop, restaurant, or hotel, to deal with a customer by taking their order, showing or selling them goods, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "UK Are you being served, madam?",
          "US Have you been served, ma'am?",
          "That's the restaurant where they refused to serve John because he was so rude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend a period of time doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "serve something in prison He served four years in prison for robbery.",
          "serve an apprenticeship After he'd served his apprenticeship he set up his own business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time in prison:",
        "examples": [
          "He's serving time for drug offences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as tennis, to hit the ball to the other player as a way of starting the game:",
        "examples": [
          "Whose turn is it to serve?",
          "That's the third ace you've served this game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a legal document to someone, demanding that they go to a law court or that they obey an order:",
        "examples": [
          "serve a writ on Less than two weeks ago Gough finally served a writ on Slater, claiming damages for alleged loss of royalties.",
          "be served with Each person served with a summons will be given six weeks before they have to appear in the Magistrates' Court."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "server": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a central computer from which other computers get information:",
        "examples": [
          "a client/network/file server"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large spoon, etc. that is used for serving food:",
        "examples": [
          "salad servers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who serves food in a restaurant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a central computer from which other computers obtain information",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a central computer that controls and provides information to other computers in a network:",
        "examples": [
          "The server crashed twice.",
          "All your e-mails are saved on the internet provider's server."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "servers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a central computer from which other computers get information:",
        "examples": [
          "a client/network/file server"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large spoon, etc. that is used for serving food:",
        "examples": [
          "salad servers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who serves food in a restaurant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a central computer from which other computers obtain information",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a central computer that controls and provides information to other computers in a network:",
        "examples": [
          "The server crashed twice.",
          "All your e-mails are saved on the internet provider's server."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "serves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to provide food or drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "Do they serve meals in the bar?",
          "Breakfast is served in the restaurant between 7.00 and 11.00.",
          "be served with We arrived at the hotel and were served with champagne and canapés.",
          "All recipes in this book, unless otherwise stated, will serve (= be enough for) four to five people.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] Serve the pie warm with ice cream or whipped cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work for; to do your duty to:",
        "examples": [
          "serve in He served in the army for 22 years.",
          "serve on She has served on the committee for the last 15 years.",
          "serve under He served under Ronald Reagan as Secretary of State."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help achieve something or to be useful as something:",
        "examples": [
          "serve a purpose An official investigation would not serve any useful purpose.",
          "serve as The judge said that the fine would serve as a warning to other drivers.",
          "In the absence of anything better the settee could serve as a bed for a couple of nights.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Nothing serves to explain the violent fighting we have seen recently.",
          "serve for old-fashioned My umbrella will serve for a weapon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something serves you, it is good or helpful for you:",
        "examples": [
          "If your anger doesn't serve you, let it go.",
          "You're growing and changing, so your \"stick with it\" motto may not be serving you well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide with something that is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "The report says the police are out of touch with the communities that they serve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a shop, restaurant, or hotel, to deal with a customer by taking their order, showing or selling them goods, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "UK Are you being served, madam?",
          "US Have you been served, ma'am?",
          "That's the restaurant where they refused to serve John because he was so rude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend a period of time doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "serve something in prison He served four years in prison for robbery.",
          "serve an apprenticeship After he'd served his apprenticeship he set up his own business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time in prison:",
        "examples": [
          "He's serving time for drug offences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as tennis, to hit the ball to the other player as a way of starting the game:",
        "examples": [
          "Whose turn is it to serve?",
          "That's the third ace you've served this game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a legal document to someone, demanding that they go to a law court or that they obey an order:",
        "examples": [
          "serve a writ on Less than two weeks ago Gough finally served a writ on Slater, claiming damages for alleged loss of royalties.",
          "be served with Each person served with a summons will be given six weeks before they have to appear in the Magistrates' Court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as tennis, the act of hitting the ball to the other player to start play:",
        "examples": [
          "It's your serve.",
          "break someone's serve Murray broke Federer's serve (= he won a game in which Federer hit the ball first)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a person working in a restaurant or store) to help a customer by getting what someone needs or by showing or selling goods, or to provide food or drinks to a customer or guest:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We’ve been in the restaurant for half an hour and we’re still waiting to be served.",
          "[ T ] Breakfast is served between seven and nine every morning.",
          "[ I/T ] We’ll be ready to serve (lunch) soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To serve is also to provide an area or group of people with something that is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] As long as I am your representative, I will continue to serve the needs of this community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work for, or to carry out your duty:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He served in the US Navy for twelve years.",
          "[ T ] If memory serves me right (= If I am remembering correctly), I was 13 at the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend a period of time in a job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "He served three terms in the senate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help achieve something, or to be useful as something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Tougher prison sentences, he said, will serve to deter crime.",
          "[ I ] The sofa can serve as (= be used as) a bed for a couple of nights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in tennis and other sports) to hit the ball to the other player or team as a way of starting play",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in tennis and other sports) the act of hitting the ball to the other player or team to start play :",
        "examples": [
          "He's got a powerful serve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide people or a place with products or services or something that is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "serve customers/clients",
          "There is a new 24-hour bus that serves the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help achieve something or to be useful as something:",
        "examples": [
          "serve to do sth The new procedures serve to stop economic growth.",
          "The phone application needs to serve a purpose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a shop, restaurant, or hotel, to deal with a customer by taking their order, showing or selling them goods, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She spends all day on the shop floor serving customers.",
          "Are you being served?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide food or drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "He was served dinner in his room.",
          "Breakfast is served between 7 and 9."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time doing a job, training for a job, or having a responsibility:",
        "examples": [
          "serve as sth He became a city commissioner and went on to serve as mayor.",
          "After serving an apprenticeship with his father, he received a scholarship to study in Italy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a legal document to someone, demanding that they go to a court of law or that they obey an order:",
        "examples": [
          "The pension trustees served a writ last Friday in New York.",
          "serve sb with sth She was served with a summons to court."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "service": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a government system or private organization that is responsible for a particular type of activity, or for providing a particular thing that people need:",
        "examples": [
          "the postal service",
          "US the National Park Service",
          "UK the National Health Service",
          "UK the ambulance/prison service",
          "I've worked in public health services throughout my career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that a system is working:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a very limited bus service on Sundays.",
          "operate a service We hope to be operating a normal service as soon as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place at the side of a large road at which fuel, food, drink, and other things that people want on their journey are sold:",
        "examples": [
          "We stopped at the services to get fuel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of dealing with customers in a shop, restaurant, or hotel by taking their orders, showing or selling them goods, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The only trouble with this café is that the service is so slow.",
          "good service You should leave a generous tip to reward good service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money charged for serving a customer in a restaurant, often paid directly to the waiter:",
        "examples": [
          "service charge There is a ten percent service charge included in the bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "work that someone does or time that someone spends working for an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "community service These teenagers all do community service in their free time.",
          "public service She was given the award for a lifetime of public service.",
          "service on Service on a jury may be deferred for health reasons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that offers a particular type of help or work:",
        "examples": [
          "babysitting service Why don't you call the babysitting service?",
          "laundry/ironing service Guests may take advantage of free internet access and a reasonably priced laundry/ironing service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a government department that is responsible for a particular area of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "the diplomatic service",
          "the security services"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular skills that someone has and can offer to others:",
        "examples": [
          "the services of I may be needing the services of a surveyor soon, as I'm buying a house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in use:",
        "examples": [
          "The battleship has been in service since 1965."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be employed as a servant:",
        "examples": [
          "Her mother was in service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(work in) the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "in the service He joined the air force in 1964 and spent ten years in the service.",
          "military service All men under 35 were told to report for military service.",
          "Service personnel are subject to the Official Secrets Act."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the army, navy, and/or air force:",
        "examples": [
          "a career in the services"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fighting in a war:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the first member of his regiment to die while on active service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal religious ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "memorial service is held A memorial service is being held on Sunday for victims of the explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as tennis, the act of hitting the ball to the other player to start play:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a very fast service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of objects such as plates, cups, or other things that are used in providing and eating food:",
        "examples": [
          "a 24-piece dinner service",
          "a tea service"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a check and repair of a vehicle or machine that is done after regular periods:",
        "examples": [
          "She took the car in for a service yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine a machine and repair any damaged parts:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm taking the car in to have it serviced this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make payments to pay back a debt:",
        "examples": [
          "The country is still spending $3 million a week servicing debt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide services to or for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "We're quite happy to service our customers wherever they are.",
          "Together they service 46 buildings, including 37 schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide transport, communications, etc. systems in an area:",
        "examples": [
          "Wembley stadium is serviced by Wembley Stadium, Wembley Park and Wembley Central stations.",
          "The village is small, unspoilt and well serviced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the help provided to a customer by someone who works in esp. a restaurant or store:",
        "examples": [
          "The service in this restaurant is terrible – I’ve been waiting fifteen minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "work done or help provided, esp. for the public or for a person or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She was given the award for a lifetime of public service.",
          "[ U ] The airplane had been in service (= used) for fifteen years.",
          "[ pl ] You should have the services of a lawyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system, organization, or business that provides for a public need, or the operation of such a system:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the diplomatic/postal service",
          "[ C ] medical/social services",
          "[ U ] There is bus service to Newark Airport every twenty minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A service is a business that provides something for people but does not produce goods:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] My brother runs a car service (= business that rents cars with drivers)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The service is the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He spent ten years in the service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal religious ceremony",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "work done for others, such as cleaning or repairing, caring for a building, or making deliveries:",
        "examples": [
          "This building has five service employees including the super."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A service entrance is an entrance to a building that is used for deliveries.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of hitting a ball to put it in play in tennis and some other sports",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine a machine and repair any parts that are not working:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m taking the car in to have it serviced this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "business activity that involves doing things for customers rather than producing goods, or a single act of doing something for a customer:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank was the first to offer 24-hour telephone banking service.",
          "We haven't actively promoted the email service because we have to be sure we can meet demand.",
          "These days there are service jobs that no one ever dreamed about in the 1950s.",
          "GDP is a measure of an economy's output of goods and services.",
          "The goal is to increase customer loyalty by providing customized products and services.",
          "offer/provide a service Career consultants offer numerous services, including résumé polishing.",
          "service for sb/sth We provide an internet service for lawyers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system or organization that provides something important that the public needs:",
        "examples": [
          "the ambulance/health/postal, etc. service",
          "The planners have to investigate what local services are available including transport, housing, and schooling for employees' children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a government department that is responsible for a particular area or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The immigration service has won an important victory in the courts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of buses, trains, aircraft, etc. that travel between particular places:",
        "examples": [
          "Passenger traffic registered a sharp rise thanks to the opening of a new ferry service from Liverpool to Dublin.",
          "The 18:43 service to Liverpool has been cancelled.",
          "Commercial air service is ready to resume today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that employees of a business, store, etc. deal with customers, especially how quickly and effectively they do this:",
        "examples": [
          "level/quality/standard of service We constantly seek to improve the quality of service we give to our customers.",
          "good/excellent/poor service",
          "provide/give service They have provided excellent service in handling problem cases.",
          "get/receive service It seems like you never get good service in restaurants these days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular skills that someone can offer to others:",
        "examples": [
          "You need the services of a lawyer.",
          "offer your services (as sth) He has offered his services as a mediator in the dispute.",
          "Until fairly recently the Law Society frowned upon solicitors advertising their services in any way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time an employee spends working for an organization, or the work they do:",
        "examples": [
          "British labour law gives employees rights dependent upon their length of service.",
          "15/40, etc. years (of) service The amount of the severance payment is based on his 25 years service with the group.",
          "Under Germany's constitution, the unions and employers' federations have the exclusive right to negotiate wages and conditions of service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a check and repair of a vehicle or machine that is done at regular periods:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm taking my car in for a service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Hello, how can I be of service?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being used:",
        "examples": [
          "If we find a technology that will work, it could be in service by 2012."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make regular payments to pay back a debt or loan, including interest:",
        "examples": [
          "As growth slowed and prices fell, borrowers were unable to service their debts.",
          "The country is still spending $3 million a week servicing debt, twice what it spends on healthcare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect and keep records of payments from a person or organization that has borrowed money:",
        "examples": [
          "We service about 350,000 mortgage loans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine a machine and repair any damaged parts:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm taking the car in to have it serviced.",
          "The 10-year contract involves servicing 11 gas turbines on three deep-water platforms in the Gulf of Mexico."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide a service to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "service an industry/market",
          "We hope to achieve greater efficiency and be better able to service customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used only by people who work in a building or are delivering goods there, not by the general public:",
        "examples": [
          "a service elevator/entrance"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "serviced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a rented apartment, office, etc. that contains furniture and equipment, and has extra services provided such as cleaning and a reception (= the place in a hotel or office building where people go when they first arrive):",
        "examples": [
          "The company offers privately owned and serviced apartments throughout Manhattan.",
          "They are working from a serviced office in town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a property for rent that is supplied with all the necessary furniture and equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "The institute operates out of a suite of serviced offices in Covent Garden.",
          "serviced apartments"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "servicemen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who belongs to the armed forces",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is a member of the armed forces",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "services": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place at the side of a large road at which fuel, food, drink, and other things that people want on their journey are sold:",
        "examples": [
          "We stopped at the services to get fuel.",
          "We can grab a bite to eat at the services.",
          "Can we stop at the services, Dad?",
          "I was feeling tired so I stopped off at the services to get a cup of coffee.",
          "Shall we go off at the next services and get some lunch?",
          "We can get a newspaper at the services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular skills that someone has and can offer to others:",
        "examples": [
          "the services of I may be needing the services of a surveyor soon, as I'm buying a house.",
          "We might have to enlist the services of a lawyer.",
          "United have secured the services of the Spanish defender in time for the new season.",
          "Apparently, they have engaged the services of a professional wedding planner.",
          "They would be well advised to retain the services of a lawyer who specializes in this area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the army, navy, and/or air force:",
        "examples": [
          "a career in the services",
          "I thought he was planning on joining the services.",
          "We must ensure that sufficient help is available for people who leave the services.",
          "The training centre runs one of the most arduous induction courses in the services.",
          "There was an interesting session on women in the services.",
          "Both of her parents were in the services."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "servicing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of examining a machine and repairing any damaged parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Bryce has taken the car in for servicing.",
          "Household electrics, plumbing, and heating need regular servicing in the same way as your car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making payments to pay back a debt:",
        "examples": [
          "The region's debt servicing currently accounted for $9,000 million a year.",
          "Rental income may do no more than cover mortgage servicing and upkeep costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of making regular payments to pay back a debt or loan, including interest:",
        "examples": [
          "The Treasury is keen to reduce public borrowing quickly in order to prevent servicing costs climbing further."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "serving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "employed at the present time in a particular organization, especially the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "serving and retired military officers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object used for holding food before it is put onto plates, or for putting food onto plates:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have a serving dish I can put this in?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of one type of food that is given to one person:",
        "examples": [
          "The quantities given in the recipe should be enough for four servings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of one type of food given to one person:",
        "examples": [
          "This recipe makes enough for four servings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "servitude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being under the control of someone else and of having no freedom:",
        "examples": [
          "In the past, the majority of women were consigned to a lifetime of servitude and poverty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being under the control of someone else and of having no freedom; the condition of a slave",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sesame": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a herb grown for its small oval seeds and its oil:",
        "examples": [
          "sesame oil/seeds"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "session": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal meeting or series of meetings of an organization such as a parliament or a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "parliamentary session The parliamentary session is due to end on 27 May.",
          "in session The UN Security Council met in emergency session to discuss the crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time or a meeting when a particular activity takes place:",
        "examples": [
          "training session The 21-year-old runner twisted his ankle in a training session last Friday.",
          "recording session The recording session lasted four hours, during which they were able to get three tracks down.",
          "A minimum of three sessions of acupuncture is advised in the first instance.",
          "She has weekly sessions with a speech therapist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people drink a lot of alcohol together:",
        "examples": [
          "The men had a heavy session last night .",
          "He drove home drunk after a late-night session in a pub."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which someone uses a particular computer, network, or software service:",
        "examples": [
          "When a client closes a session, the server will receive a disconnect message.",
          "Many people prefer to pick up the phone, rather than open a chat session."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a college, any of the periods of time that a teaching year or day is divided into, or the teaching year itself:",
        "examples": [
          "He taught a class during the summer session.",
          "in session Access is restricted when school is in session."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event at which musicians and singers play and sing together in an informal way, especially playing folk or jazz music:",
        "examples": [
          "The pub hosts Irish folk music sessions.",
          "He quickly mastered the piano and was playing in Harlem jazz sessions by the time he was 18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal meeting of an organization, esp. of a legislature or law court:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He wanted to introduce the bill before the present session of the state legislature adjourned.",
          "[ U ] Congress is in session (= continuing to have meetings) until the end of the month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time or a meeting arranged for a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The musicians gathered in the studio, waiting for the start of the recording session."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "At a college or university, a session is any of the periods of time into which a teaching year is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "The first summer session starts June 3rd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time or meeting arranged for a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm having a session with her this afternoon for a briefing.",
          "There are regular training sessions at the firm's central office.",
          "So far the intense negotiating sessions have failed to yield any substantial progress.",
          "a planning/brainstorming session",
          "the opening/closing session She spoke at the opening session of the conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of buying and selling on a stock market, usually within a single day:",
        "examples": [
          "Tokyo stocks surged in the trading session, pushed by record highs on Wall Street overnight.",
          "The group's shares gained 7.5p to close the session at 176.5p."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal meeting or series of meetings of an organization such as a parliament or a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "The General Assembly is due back in session after a six-week adjournment.",
          "Improvements in workers' compensation were made during the last legislative session.",
          "The Bank's board held an emergency session yesterday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sessions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal meeting or series of meetings of an organization such as a parliament or a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "parliamentary session The parliamentary session is due to end on 27 May.",
          "in session The UN Security Council met in emergency session to discuss the crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time or a meeting when a particular activity takes place:",
        "examples": [
          "training session The 21-year-old runner twisted his ankle in a training session last Friday.",
          "recording session The recording session lasted four hours, during which they were able to get three tracks down.",
          "A minimum of three sessions of acupuncture is advised in the first instance.",
          "She has weekly sessions with a speech therapist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people drink a lot of alcohol together:",
        "examples": [
          "The men had a heavy session last night .",
          "He drove home drunk after a late-night session in a pub."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which someone uses a particular computer, network, or software service:",
        "examples": [
          "When a client closes a session, the server will receive a disconnect message.",
          "Many people prefer to pick up the phone, rather than open a chat session."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a college, any of the periods of time that a teaching year or day is divided into, or the teaching year itself:",
        "examples": [
          "He taught a class during the summer session.",
          "in session Access is restricted when school is in session."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event at which musicians and singers play and sing together in an informal way, especially playing folk or jazz music:",
        "examples": [
          "The pub hosts Irish folk music sessions.",
          "He quickly mastered the piano and was playing in Harlem jazz sessions by the time he was 18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal meeting of an organization, esp. of a legislature or law court:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He wanted to introduce the bill before the present session of the state legislature adjourned.",
          "[ U ] Congress is in session (= continuing to have meetings) until the end of the month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time or a meeting arranged for a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The musicians gathered in the studio, waiting for the start of the recording session."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "At a college or university, a session is any of the periods of time into which a teaching year is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "The first summer session starts June 3rd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time or meeting arranged for a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm having a session with her this afternoon for a briefing.",
          "There are regular training sessions at the firm's central office.",
          "So far the intense negotiating sessions have failed to yield any substantial progress.",
          "a planning/brainstorming session",
          "the opening/closing session She spoke at the opening session of the conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of buying and selling on a stock market, usually within a single day:",
        "examples": [
          "Tokyo stocks surged in the trading session, pushed by record highs on Wall Street overnight.",
          "The group's shares gained 7.5p to close the session at 176.5p."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal meeting or series of meetings of an organization such as a parliament or a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "The General Assembly is due back in session after a six-week adjournment.",
          "Improvements in workers' compensation were made during the last legislative session.",
          "The Bank's board held an emergency session yesterday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "setback": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that happens that delays or prevents a process from developing:",
        "examples": [
          "Sally had been recovering well from her operation, but yesterday she experienced/suffered a setback.",
          "There has been a slight/temporary setback in our plans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes delay or stops progress:",
        "examples": [
          "Democrats suffered a serious setback in yesterday’s election, losing all three contested seats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happens that causes a delay or prevents a process from continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffered a setback yesterday in his attempts to take a stake in the mobile phone company.",
          "a setback to/for sth The new rule was a setback to smaller cable operators thinking of selling to other companies.",
          "a major/serious setback",
          "The decision is the latest in a series of setbacks for the industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fall in prices on a stock or financial market:",
        "examples": [
          "The mail order group suffered a 17p setback to 366.5p.",
          "Small companies are less likely to be diversified so setbacks in a single sector are more likely to wipe them out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "setbacks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that happens that delays or prevents a process from developing:",
        "examples": [
          "Sally had been recovering well from her operation, but yesterday she experienced/suffered a setback.",
          "There has been a slight/temporary setback in our plans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes delay or stops progress:",
        "examples": [
          "Democrats suffered a serious setback in yesterday’s election, losing all three contested seats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happens that causes a delay or prevents a process from continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffered a setback yesterday in his attempts to take a stake in the mobile phone company.",
          "a setback to/for sth The new rule was a setback to smaller cable operators thinking of selling to other companies.",
          "a major/serious setback",
          "The decision is the latest in a series of setbacks for the industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fall in prices on a stock or financial market:",
        "examples": [
          "The mail order group suffered a 17p setback to 366.5p.",
          "Small companies are less likely to be diversified so setbacks in a single sector are more likely to wipe them out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Stock Exchange Trading Service: the London Stock Exchange’s system for buying and selling shares electronically:",
        "examples": [
          "SETS is the London Stock Exchange’s flagship electronic order book, trading FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and the FTSE Small Cap Index."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "setting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the position of a house or other building:",
        "examples": [
          "Their house is in an idyllic country setting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time and the place in which the action of a book, film, play, etc. happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The play has its setting in a wartime prison camp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position on the controls of a piece of equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "My hairdryer has three settings - high, medium, and low.",
          "adjust a setting You don't need to adjust the setting every time you take a photo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the various functions of a mobile phone or other electronic device:",
        "examples": [
          "Users are advised to change the setting by their phone companies, but not everybody does so.",
          "How do I change my display settings?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place on a mobile phone or other electronic device where you can set various functions:",
        "examples": [
          "Go to Settings to connect to Wi-Fi networks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the piece of metal in a ring, or other piece of jewellery, into which a precious stone is fixed:",
        "examples": [
          "a single diamond in a plain gold setting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where a film or play is recorded or performed, and the pictures, furniture, etc. that are used:",
        "examples": [
          "The curtain eventually lifted on a new stage setting.",
          "Even the books' most die-hard fans admit they have trouble reading without picturing actors and settings from the movies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "music written or provided for a poem or other words so that they can be sung:",
        "examples": [
          "setting of He sang Schubert's setting of a Goethe poem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of jewelry designed to hold a stone:",
        "examples": [
          "It was her grandmother’s ring – a single diamond in a gold setting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the surroundings or place in which something is put:",
        "examples": [
          "The house has a beautiful setting overlooking the river.",
          "The setting of the novel is Paris in the 1920s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position of the controls on a machine or instrument:",
        "examples": [
          "If the image is dark or fuzzy, adjust the settings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "settings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the place on a mobile phone or other electronic device where you can set various functions:",
        "examples": [
          "Go to Settings to connect to Wi-Fi networks.",
          "You need to go into the settings to change your ringtone.",
          "You can view all your apps in your settings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "settle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to reach a decision or an agreement about something, or to end a disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Good, that's all settled - you send out the invitations for the party, and I'll organize the food.",
          "[ + question word ] They haven't yet settled when the wedding is going to be.",
          "\"The tickets are €40 each.\" \"Well, that settles that - I can't afford that much.\"",
          "I'd like to get this matter settled once and for all (= reach a final decision on it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange something:",
        "examples": [
          "The details of the contract have not yet been settled.",
          "Our lawyer advised us that it would be better to settle out of court (= reach an agreement in a legal case without it being decided in a court of law).",
          "It took months to settle (= bring to an end) the dispute/strike.",
          "My father and I have agreed finally to settle our differences (= stop arguing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to relax into a comfortable position:",
        "examples": [
          "After dinner we settled in front of the television for the evening.",
          "The dentist told her patient to settle back in the chair.",
          "He settled himself down with a newspaper, and waited for the flight to arrive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to play a game in a relaxed and comfortable way:",
        "examples": [
          "England's aggressive play never allowed the New Zealanders to settle.",
          "After a frantic start, the team settled into a good rhythm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go and live somewhere, especially permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "After they got married, they settled in Brooklyn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive, especially from another country, in a new place and start to live there and use the land:",
        "examples": [
          "America was first settled by people who came across from Asia over 25,000 years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move to a lower level and stay there; to drop:",
        "examples": [
          "The house had been empty for years, and dust had settled on all the surfaces.",
          "Do you think the snow will settle (= remain on the ground and other surfaces without melting)?",
          "The contents of this package may settle (= fall towards the bottom of the container and so seem to be less)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay, especially money that you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "Please settle your account/bill without further delay.",
          "It took the insurance company months to settle my claim.",
          "formal Payment of your account is now overdue, and we must ask you to settle (= pay the money you owe) immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become quiet and calm, or to make something or someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The weather is expected to settle towards the end of the week.",
          "I'll call you back as soon as I've settled the kids for the night.",
          "Before a performance, she takes three deep breaths to settle her nerves.",
          "We're very busy this week, but things should settle (down) a bit after the weekend.",
          "UK Joe's parents are very worried about him because he doesn't seem to be able to settle to (= to give his whole attention to) anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach and remain at a certain level or in a certain state:",
        "examples": [
          "The pound rose slightly against the dollar today, then settled at $1.53.",
          "A peaceful expression settled on her face.",
          "After the recent riots, an uneasy calm has settled on the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or to become comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Campbell settled herself in front of a blazing fire.",
          "[ I ] He settled back in his chair and took out a book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach a decision or an agreement about something, or to end a disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Rogers paid $2 million to settle the lawsuit.",
          "[ T ] Americans turn to a dictionary to settle questions of language.",
          "[ I ] Negotiators are hopeful the two sides will settle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you settle out of court, you reach an agreement in a legal case without holding a trial in court:",
        "examples": [
          "The defendant agreed to settle out of court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay money owed:",
        "examples": [
          "He sold his photographs to settle some old debts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live in a place or to go somewhere to live, esp. permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] After they got married, they settled in Virginia.",
          "[ T ] Immigrants settled this island two hundred years ago.",
          "[ I ] fig. An early-evening glow settles on the city (= the city has begun to glow)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move to a lower level and stay there; drop:",
        "examples": [
          "Dust can settle into the wet paint and spoil the finish.",
          "Unused farm machinery settled in high weeds behind the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay money that you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "settle a bill/debt",
          "Only half of their clients settled their accounts on time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end an argument by reaching an agreement to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "settle a dispute/argument/lawsuit",
          "The company paid $5 million to former employees to settle claims of unfair dismissal.",
          "Union and management were urged to settle their differences.",
          "The company decided it was cheaper to settle rather than fight the case in court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a final decision about something:",
        "examples": [
          "We need a final meeting to settle the matter once and for all.",
          "OK, so that's settled then."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if prices, values, etc. settle, they stop moving up or down:",
        "examples": [
          "They expect house price inflation to settle around 10%.",
          "settle at sth After a rocky ride, shares in the entertainment company settled at $13."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end an argument without having to go to a court of law, usually by agreeing to the payment of a particular amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "In view of the legal costs, they decided to settle out of court."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "settled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you feel settled in a job, school, etc., you have become familiar with it and are comfortable and happy there:",
        "examples": [
          "Now that the children are settled at school, we don't really want to move again.",
          "Although I worked there for over a year, I never really felt settled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "living somewhere, especially permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "After many years of travelling around, we're now enjoying a more settled life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Settled weather is calm and unlikely to change:",
        "examples": [
          "It looks as if we are in for a settled spell this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "living in one place and not likely to move:",
        "examples": [
          "After living in several countries, we’re now enjoying a more settled life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "comfortable and happy in a place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Although I lived there for over a year, I never really felt settled in that apartment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "settlement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official agreement that finishes an argument:",
        "examples": [
          "It now seems unlikely that it will be possible to negotiate/reach a peaceful settlement of the conflict.",
          "As part of their divorce settlement, Jeff agreed to let Polly keep the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement to end a disagreement involving a law having been broken, without taking it to a law court, or an amount of money paid as part of such an arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "They reached an out-of-court settlement.",
          "The actor accepted a settlement of $100,000 from the magazine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people come to live or the process of settling in such a place:",
        "examples": [
          "A large Roman settlement has been discovered just outside the French town.",
          "Many Native Americans were killed during the settlement of the American West by Europeans in the 19th century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of paying money to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The settlement of his debts took him several months.",
          "I enclose a cheque in settlement of your claim.",
          "UK Her mother made a settlement on her (= made a formal arrangement to give her money) when she started college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of the slow sinking of a building or the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "payment of money that is owed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We enclose a check in settlement of your claim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of going to live in a new place where few people have lived before, or the place where people have come to live:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Early settlement developed around a copper mine.",
          "[ C ] Permanent European settlements were established here in the 1830s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official agreement that ends an argument:",
        "examples": [
          "Both sides are working to negotiate a peace settlement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A settlement is also an arrangement, often with payment of money, to end a legal disagreement without taking it to court:",
        "examples": [
          "The actor agreed to a $100,000 settlement from the newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official agreement or decision that ends an argument, often involving a payment of money:",
        "examples": [
          "negotiate/reach a settlement",
          "The lawyer negotiated an out-of-court settlement of $2 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "payment of a debt:",
        "examples": [
          "in settlement of sth I wrote a check for $200 in settlement of my debts.",
          "Be sure to make full and final settlement by the repayment deadline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which shares and money are exchanged at the end of a day of trading on a financial market:",
        "examples": [
          "The Stock Exchange has an electronic share settlement system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which payments are made on cheques:",
        "examples": [
          "This charge is made for the returned cheque due to insufficient funds for cheque settlement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "settlements": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official agreement that finishes an argument:",
        "examples": [
          "It now seems unlikely that it will be possible to negotiate/reach a peaceful settlement of the conflict.",
          "As part of their divorce settlement, Jeff agreed to let Polly keep the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement to end a disagreement involving a law having been broken, without taking it to a law court, or an amount of money paid as part of such an arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "They reached an out-of-court settlement.",
          "The actor accepted a settlement of $100,000 from the magazine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people come to live or the process of settling in such a place:",
        "examples": [
          "A large Roman settlement has been discovered just outside the French town.",
          "Many Native Americans were killed during the settlement of the American West by Europeans in the 19th century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of paying money to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The settlement of his debts took him several months.",
          "I enclose a cheque in settlement of your claim.",
          "UK Her mother made a settlement on her (= made a formal arrangement to give her money) when she started college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of the slow sinking of a building or the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "payment of money that is owed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We enclose a check in settlement of your claim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of going to live in a new place where few people have lived before, or the place where people have come to live:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Early settlement developed around a copper mine.",
          "[ C ] Permanent European settlements were established here in the 1830s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official agreement that ends an argument:",
        "examples": [
          "Both sides are working to negotiate a peace settlement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A settlement is also an arrangement, often with payment of money, to end a legal disagreement without taking it to court:",
        "examples": [
          "The actor agreed to a $100,000 settlement from the newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official agreement or decision that ends an argument, often involving a payment of money:",
        "examples": [
          "negotiate/reach a settlement",
          "The lawyer negotiated an out-of-court settlement of $2 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "payment of a debt:",
        "examples": [
          "in settlement of sth I wrote a check for $200 in settlement of my debts.",
          "Be sure to make full and final settlement by the repayment deadline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which shares and money are exchanged at the end of a day of trading on a financial market:",
        "examples": [
          "The Stock Exchange has an electronic share settlement system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which payments are made on cheques:",
        "examples": [
          "This charge is made for the returned cheque due to insufficient funds for cheque settlement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "settlers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who arrives, especially from another country, in a new place in order to live there and use the land",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who goes to live in a new place where few people have lived before:",
        "examples": [
          "The first settlers of this area were Germans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "settles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to reach a decision or an agreement about something, or to end a disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Good, that's all settled - you send out the invitations for the party, and I'll organize the food.",
          "[ + question word ] They haven't yet settled when the wedding is going to be.",
          "\"The tickets are €40 each.\" \"Well, that settles that - I can't afford that much.\"",
          "I'd like to get this matter settled once and for all (= reach a final decision on it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange something:",
        "examples": [
          "The details of the contract have not yet been settled.",
          "Our lawyer advised us that it would be better to settle out of court (= reach an agreement in a legal case without it being decided in a court of law).",
          "It took months to settle (= bring to an end) the dispute/strike.",
          "My father and I have agreed finally to settle our differences (= stop arguing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to relax into a comfortable position:",
        "examples": [
          "After dinner we settled in front of the television for the evening.",
          "The dentist told her patient to settle back in the chair.",
          "He settled himself down with a newspaper, and waited for the flight to arrive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to play a game in a relaxed and comfortable way:",
        "examples": [
          "England's aggressive play never allowed the New Zealanders to settle.",
          "After a frantic start, the team settled into a good rhythm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go and live somewhere, especially permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "After they got married, they settled in Brooklyn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive, especially from another country, in a new place and start to live there and use the land:",
        "examples": [
          "America was first settled by people who came across from Asia over 25,000 years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move to a lower level and stay there; to drop:",
        "examples": [
          "The house had been empty for years, and dust had settled on all the surfaces.",
          "Do you think the snow will settle (= remain on the ground and other surfaces without melting)?",
          "The contents of this package may settle (= fall towards the bottom of the container and so seem to be less)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay, especially money that you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "Please settle your account/bill without further delay.",
          "It took the insurance company months to settle my claim.",
          "formal Payment of your account is now overdue, and we must ask you to settle (= pay the money you owe) immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become quiet and calm, or to make something or someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The weather is expected to settle towards the end of the week.",
          "I'll call you back as soon as I've settled the kids for the night.",
          "Before a performance, she takes three deep breaths to settle her nerves.",
          "We're very busy this week, but things should settle (down) a bit after the weekend.",
          "UK Joe's parents are very worried about him because he doesn't seem to be able to settle to (= to give his whole attention to) anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach and remain at a certain level or in a certain state:",
        "examples": [
          "The pound rose slightly against the dollar today, then settled at $1.53.",
          "A peaceful expression settled on her face.",
          "After the recent riots, an uneasy calm has settled on the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or to become comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Campbell settled herself in front of a blazing fire.",
          "[ I ] He settled back in his chair and took out a book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach a decision or an agreement about something, or to end a disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Rogers paid $2 million to settle the lawsuit.",
          "[ T ] Americans turn to a dictionary to settle questions of language.",
          "[ I ] Negotiators are hopeful the two sides will settle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you settle out of court, you reach an agreement in a legal case without holding a trial in court:",
        "examples": [
          "The defendant agreed to settle out of court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay money owed:",
        "examples": [
          "He sold his photographs to settle some old debts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live in a place or to go somewhere to live, esp. permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] After they got married, they settled in Virginia.",
          "[ T ] Immigrants settled this island two hundred years ago.",
          "[ I ] fig. An early-evening glow settles on the city (= the city has begun to glow)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move to a lower level and stay there; drop:",
        "examples": [
          "Dust can settle into the wet paint and spoil the finish.",
          "Unused farm machinery settled in high weeds behind the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay money that you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "settle a bill/debt",
          "Only half of their clients settled their accounts on time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end an argument by reaching an agreement to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "settle a dispute/argument/lawsuit",
          "The company paid $5 million to former employees to settle claims of unfair dismissal.",
          "Union and management were urged to settle their differences.",
          "The company decided it was cheaper to settle rather than fight the case in court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a final decision about something:",
        "examples": [
          "We need a final meeting to settle the matter once and for all.",
          "OK, so that's settled then."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if prices, values, etc. settle, they stop moving up or down:",
        "examples": [
          "They expect house price inflation to settle around 10%.",
          "settle at sth After a rocky ride, shares in the entertainment company settled at $13."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end an argument without having to go to a court of law, usually by agreeing to the payment of a particular amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "In view of the legal costs, they decided to settle out of court."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "settling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach a decision or an agreement about something, or to end a disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Good, that's all settled - you send out the invitations for the party, and I'll organize the food.",
          "[ + question word ] They haven't yet settled when the wedding is going to be.",
          "\"The tickets are €40 each.\" \"Well, that settles that - I can't afford that much.\"",
          "I'd like to get this matter settled once and for all (= reach a final decision on it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange something:",
        "examples": [
          "The details of the contract have not yet been settled.",
          "Our lawyer advised us that it would be better to settle out of court (= reach an agreement in a legal case without it being decided in a court of law).",
          "It took months to settle (= bring to an end) the dispute/strike.",
          "My father and I have agreed finally to settle our differences (= stop arguing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to relax into a comfortable position:",
        "examples": [
          "After dinner we settled in front of the television for the evening.",
          "The dentist told her patient to settle back in the chair.",
          "He settled himself down with a newspaper, and waited for the flight to arrive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to play a game in a relaxed and comfortable way:",
        "examples": [
          "England's aggressive play never allowed the New Zealanders to settle.",
          "After a frantic start, the team settled into a good rhythm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go and live somewhere, especially permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "After they got married, they settled in Brooklyn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive, especially from another country, in a new place and start to live there and use the land:",
        "examples": [
          "America was first settled by people who came across from Asia over 25,000 years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move to a lower level and stay there; to drop:",
        "examples": [
          "The house had been empty for years, and dust had settled on all the surfaces.",
          "Do you think the snow will settle (= remain on the ground and other surfaces without melting)?",
          "The contents of this package may settle (= fall towards the bottom of the container and so seem to be less)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay, especially money that you owe:",
        "examples": [
          "Please settle your account/bill without further delay.",
          "It took the insurance company months to settle my claim.",
          "formal Payment of your account is now overdue, and we must ask you to settle (= pay the money you owe) immediately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become quiet and calm, or to make something or someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The weather is expected to settle towards the end of the week.",
          "I'll call you back as soon as I've settled the kids for the night.",
          "Before a performance, she takes three deep breaths to settle her nerves.",
          "We're very busy this week, but things should settle (down) a bit after the weekend.",
          "UK Joe's parents are very worried about him because he doesn't seem to be able to settle to (= to give his whole attention to) anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach and remain at a certain level or in a certain state:",
        "examples": [
          "The pound rose slightly against the dollar today, then settled at $1.53.",
          "A peaceful expression settled on her face.",
          "After the recent riots, an uneasy calm has settled on the city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "setup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement of things that allows something to happen, or the process that prepares this arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The novel's setup smacks of stereotype, but its heroine has a strong voice and a spine of steel.",
          "[ U ] This television's excellent on-screen display make setup a breeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that has been arranged for some purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s in the sign business and has a nice setup with that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that deceives someone in order to profit or get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "His family claims the trial was a setup from beginning to end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of starting a business, project, service, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "When planning a project, always allow enough time for the set-up.",
          "The initial setup of the new equipment took longer than expected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something is organized:",
        "examples": [
          "Under the new setup the department will have full responsibility for its own finances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the equipment or machines necessary for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The PC in your office can become part of the home-audio setup in your den."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people are tricked:",
        "examples": [
          "This whole thing smells like a setup to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the start of a business, project, service, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "When installing new programs, please refer to the setup manual.",
          "We are still in the set-up phase of the project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "setups": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement of things that allows something to happen, or the process that prepares this arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The novel's setup smacks of stereotype, but its heroine has a strong voice and a spine of steel.",
          "[ U ] This television's excellent on-screen display make setup a breeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that has been arranged for some purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s in the sign business and has a nice setup with that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that deceives someone in order to profit or get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "His family claims the trial was a setup from beginning to end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of starting a business, project, service, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "When planning a project, always allow enough time for the set-up.",
          "The initial setup of the new equipment took longer than expected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something is organized:",
        "examples": [
          "Under the new setup the department will have full responsibility for its own finances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the equipment or machines necessary for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The PC in your office can become part of the home-audio setup in your den."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people are tricked:",
        "examples": [
          "This whole thing smells like a setup to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the start of a business, project, service, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "When installing new programs, please refer to the setup manual.",
          "We are still in the set-up phase of the project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seven": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 7:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurant opens for dinner at seven (o'clock).",
          "We're open seven days a week (= every day)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form of rugby union played with seven players in each team:",
        "examples": [
          "He will remain with Scotland's sevens squad for this weekend's tournament.",
          "The England sevens team ultimately lost out to New Zealand in the quarter finals.",
          "Rugby sevens is a fun game to watch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "7:",
        "examples": [
          "I have seven sisters.",
          "a seven-week course"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Seven can also mean seven o’clock.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sevens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 7:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurant opens for dinner at seven (o'clock).",
          "We're open seven days a week (= every day)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form of rugby union played with seven players in each team:",
        "examples": [
          "He will remain with Scotland's sevens squad for this weekend's tournament.",
          "The England sevens team ultimately lost out to New Zealand in the quarter finals.",
          "Rugby sevens is a fun game to watch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "7:",
        "examples": [
          "I have seven sisters.",
          "a seven-week course"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Seven can also mean seven o’clock.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seventeen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 17:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm nearly seventeen so I should be able to do what I want.",
          "They've been married for seventeen years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "17:",
        "examples": [
          "It is seventeen days until my birthday.",
          "a seventeen-story building"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seventh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "7th written as a word:",
        "examples": [
          "the seventh (of) It's the seventh (of May) today.",
          "be/come seventh Our team was/came seventh."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of seven equal parts of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the interval (= distance) between two musical notes that are seven notes apart:",
        "examples": [
          "Musicians have a tendency to increase large intervals, such as sevenths and octaves.",
          "a major/minor seventh"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chord (= three or more notes played together) in which the top note is seven notes above the bottom note:",
        "examples": [
          "The chord types used here are basically dominant sevenths.",
          "The diminished seventh is often used to create a feeling of mystery or uncertainty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the position of) the number 7 in a series; 7th:",
        "examples": [
          "Our team came in seventh.",
          "[ C ] It’s the seventh of May today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A seventh is one of seven equal parts of something.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "seventy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 70:",
        "examples": [
          "sixty-nine, seventy, seventy-one",
          "This house was built seventy years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "70:",
        "examples": [
          "Grandpa turned seventy last week.",
          "a seventy-room hotel"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sever": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to break or separate, especially by cutting:",
        "examples": [
          "The knife severed an artery and he bled to death.",
          "Her foot was severed from her leg in a car accident.",
          "Electricity cables have been severed by the storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a connection with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The US severed diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1961.",
          "The company has severed its connection/links/relationship/ties with its previous partners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate or break something, esp. by cutting:",
        "examples": [
          "He severed a finger in the accident.",
          "An explosion severed the plane’s hydraulic systems.",
          "The US severed diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1961."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a connection with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "sever ties/links/relations with sb/sth",
          "The decision to sever the contract appeared to be mutual."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "several": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "some; an amount that is not exact but is fewer than many:",
        "examples": [
          "I've seen \"Gone with the Wind\" several times.",
          "Several people have complained about the plans.",
          "Several of my friends are learning English."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "separate or different:",
        "examples": [
          "We are striving to reach an agreement which will satisfy the several interests of the parties concerned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an amount or number) more than two and fewer than many; some:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve seen \"Star Wars\" several times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "some of the people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "Several in the building have complained about the fumes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "severance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money paid by an employer to an employee whose job the employer has had to bring to an end:",
        "examples": [
          "The management have offered employees one week's severance (pay) for each six months they have worked at the company.",
          "a severance agreement/deal/package"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of ending a connection, relationship, etc. or of being separated from a person, place, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The minister announced the severance of aid to the country.",
          "The hardest thing to cope with was the severance from his family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money paid by an employer to an employee ordered to give up a job:",
        "examples": [
          "a severance package",
          "severance pay",
          "The company offered severance to everyone who was let go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official ending of an agreement, especially between an employer and employee:",
        "examples": [
          "He is entitled to $40,000 in severance pay.",
          "The union negotiated severance agreements for all staff made redundant.",
          "severance benefits/compensation/payments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "payment received by an employee when their employment is ended by the management:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers with less than 6 months employment did not receive any severance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "severe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious:",
        "examples": [
          "a severe chest infection/leg injury/toothache",
          "This is a school for children with severe learning difficulties.",
          "In parts of Africa there is a severe food/water shortage.",
          "There is expected to be a severe frost tonight.",
          "Severe cutbacks in public spending have been announced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme or very difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "This will be a severe test of our strength."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not kind or showing sympathy; not willing to accept other people's mistakes or failures:",
        "examples": [
          "The headteacher spoke in a severe voice.",
          "The president is currently facing severe criticism.",
          "There are severe penalties for failing to declare all your income to the Inland Revenue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely plain and without decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a severe black dress, and plain black shoes.",
          "I don't like these severe modern buildings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing great pain, difficulty, damage, etc.; very serious:",
        "examples": [
          "a severe earthquake",
          "The family faced severe challenges when he lost his job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not kind or sympathetic; harsh:",
        "examples": [
          "severe criticism"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "severed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break or separate, especially by cutting:",
        "examples": [
          "The knife severed an artery and he bled to death.",
          "Her foot was severed from her leg in a car accident.",
          "Electricity cables have been severed by the storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a connection with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The US severed diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1961.",
          "The company has severed its connection/links/relationship/ties with its previous partners."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "severely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very seriously:",
        "examples": [
          "Their daughter was severely injured in a car accident.",
          "severely disabled/handicapped",
          "Job opportunities are severely limited/restricted at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not kind or does not show sympathy:",
        "examples": [
          "I was severely reprimanded by my boss.",
          "\"I will not allow that kind of behaviour in my class,\" the teacher said severely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely plainly:",
        "examples": [
          "She dresses very severely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a very bad or serious way:",
        "examples": [
          "Several people were severely injured in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a very unkind or unpleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher spoke severely to the noisy children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "severing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break or separate, especially by cutting:",
        "examples": [
          "The knife severed an artery and he bled to death.",
          "Her foot was severed from her leg in a car accident.",
          "Electricity cables have been severed by the storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a connection with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The US severed diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1961.",
          "The company has severed its connection/links/relationship/ties with its previous partners."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "severity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "seriousness:",
        "examples": [
          "Even the doctors were shocked by the severity of his injuries.",
          "I don't think you quite understand the severity of our financial problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being very unkind or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "He spoke with great severity.",
          "The severity of the punishment should match the seriousness of the crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "plainness",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being very unkind or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The severity of her comments surprised everyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being extremely painful, difficult, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You can’t imagine the severity of the heat here during the summer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "seville": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of orange with sour juice and thick skin, used for making marmalade (= a slightly bitter jam eaten at breakfast):",
        "examples": [
          "The Seville orange (Citrus aurantium) has sour fruits, and is mostly cooked to make marmalade.",
          "The aromatic skin of Seville oranges is used to flavour orange flower water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to join two pieces of cloth together by putting thread through them with a needle:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandmother taught me to sew.",
          "I made this skirt just by sewing two pieces of material together.",
          "He sewed the badge neatly onto his uniform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a piece of clothing by joining pieces of cloth together by putting thread through them with a needle:",
        "examples": [
          "She sews all her children's clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a needle and thread to join up the edges of a cut in the skin or other part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "The muscle layer needs to be sewn first.",
          "His finger was cut off when he caught it in a machine, but the surgeon was able to sew it back on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join together pieces of cloth by putting thread through it with a needle:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Do you like to sew?",
          "[ T ] She sewed her outfit by hand.",
          "[ M ] Would you sew on these buttons?",
          "[ M ] I had to sew up (= repair) a hole in my jeans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sewage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "waste matter such as water or human urine or solid waste:",
        "examples": [
          "Some cities in the world do not have proper facilities for the disposal of sewage.",
          "Raw/untreated sewage is being pumped into the sea, from where it pollutes our beaches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of carrying away waste water and human waste from houses and other buildings through large underground pipes or passages",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "waste and liquid from toilets:",
        "examples": [
          "The storm caused raw sewage to flow into the bay."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sewed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to join two pieces of cloth together by putting thread through them with a needle:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandmother taught me to sew.",
          "I made this skirt just by sewing two pieces of material together.",
          "He sewed the badge neatly onto his uniform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a piece of clothing by joining pieces of cloth together by putting thread through them with a needle:",
        "examples": [
          "She sews all her children's clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a needle and thread to join up the edges of a cut in the skin or other part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "The muscle layer needs to be sewn first.",
          "His finger was cut off when he caught it in a machine, but the surgeon was able to sew it back on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join together pieces of cloth by putting thread through it with a needle:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Do you like to sew?",
          "[ T ] She sewed her outfit by hand.",
          "[ M ] Would you sew on these buttons?",
          "[ M ] I had to sew up (= repair) a hole in my jeans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sewer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large pipe, usually underground, that is used for carrying waste water and human waste away from buildings to a place where they can be safely got rid of:",
        "examples": [
          "a sewer pipe",
          "A complicated system of sewers runs under the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a channel for carrying away waste water and waste from the human body that is above the ground and is not covered:",
        "examples": [
          "Next to the filthy alley is what appears to be an open sewer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificial passage or pipe, usually underground, that carries waste and used water from sinks and toilets away from buildings to a place where they can be safely gotten rid of:",
        "examples": [
          "The county is putting in new sewers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sewers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large pipe, usually underground, that is used for carrying waste water and human waste away from buildings to a place where they can be safely got rid of:",
        "examples": [
          "a sewer pipe",
          "A complicated system of sewers runs under the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a channel for carrying away waste water and waste from the human body that is above the ground and is not covered:",
        "examples": [
          "Next to the filthy alley is what appears to be an open sewer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificial passage or pipe, usually underground, that carries waste and used water from sinks and toilets away from buildings to a place where they can be safely gotten rid of:",
        "examples": [
          "The county is putting in new sewers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sewing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth that is being or needs to be sewn:",
        "examples": [
          "She put her sewing down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skill or activity of making or repairing clothes or other things made from cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not very good at sewing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth that is being or needs to be sewn:",
        "examples": [
          "I have some sewing I need to finish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sewing circle is a group, usually of women, that meets regularly to sew.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sewn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sews": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to join two pieces of cloth together by putting thread through them with a needle:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandmother taught me to sew.",
          "I made this skirt just by sewing two pieces of material together.",
          "He sewed the badge neatly onto his uniform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a piece of clothing by joining pieces of cloth together by putting thread through them with a needle:",
        "examples": [
          "She sews all her children's clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a needle and thread to join up the edges of a cut in the skin or other part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "The muscle layer needs to be sewn first.",
          "His finger was cut off when he caught it in a machine, but the surgeon was able to sew it back on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join together pieces of cloth by putting thread through it with a needle:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Do you like to sew?",
          "[ T ] She sewed her outfit by hand.",
          "[ M ] Would you sew on these buttons?",
          "[ M ] I had to sew up (= repair) a hole in my jeans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sex": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the physical state of being either male, female, or intersex:",
        "examples": [
          "What sex is your cat?",
          "Some tests enable you to find out the sex of your baby before it's born.",
          "It's illegal to discriminate against people on the basis of (their) sex.",
          "She accused her employer of sex discrimination (= of treating her unfairly because she was a woman)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all males considered as a group, or all females considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "She seems to regard all members of the male sex as inferior.",
          "Members of the opposite sex are not allowed in students' rooms overnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical activity between people involving the sexual organs:",
        "examples": [
          "Sex before/outside marriage is strongly disapproved of in some cultures.",
          "She was complaining about all the sex and violence on television.",
          "She'd been having sex with a colleague at work for years.",
          "Most young people now receive sex education at school.",
          "extramarital/premarital sex",
          "casual sex (= sex with someone you do not know)",
          "unprotected sex (= sex without using something to prevent disease or becoming pregnant)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover if an animal is male or female:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you sex fish?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being either male or female, or all males or all females considered as a group :",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] List the name, age, and sex of each of your children.",
          "[ U ] Employment discrimination on the basis of sex is illegal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of sexual intercourse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sexes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the physical state of being either male, female, or intersex:",
        "examples": [
          "What sex is your cat?",
          "Some tests enable you to find out the sex of your baby before it's born.",
          "It's illegal to discriminate against people on the basis of (their) sex.",
          "She accused her employer of sex discrimination (= of treating her unfairly because she was a woman)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all males considered as a group, or all females considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "She seems to regard all members of the male sex as inferior.",
          "Members of the opposite sex are not allowed in students' rooms overnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical activity between people involving the sexual organs:",
        "examples": [
          "Sex before/outside marriage is strongly disapproved of in some cultures.",
          "She was complaining about all the sex and violence on television.",
          "She'd been having sex with a colleague at work for years.",
          "Most young people now receive sex education at school.",
          "extramarital/premarital sex",
          "casual sex (= sex with someone you do not know)",
          "unprotected sex (= sex without using something to prevent disease or becoming pregnant)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover if an animal is male or female:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you sex fish?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being either male or female, or all males or all females considered as a group :",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] List the name, age, and sex of each of your children.",
          "[ U ] Employment discrimination on the basis of sex is illegal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of sexual intercourse",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sexier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sexually attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very sexy.",
          "a sexy smile",
          "sexy underwear"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that attracts a lot of interest and excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "For most people, grammar isn't a very sexy subject."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attractive in a physical way:",
        "examples": [
          "a sexy movie star"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sexy also means interesting and exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "a sexy job/car"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sexiest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sexually attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very sexy.",
          "a sexy smile",
          "sexy underwear"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that attracts a lot of interest and excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "For most people, grammar isn't a very sexy subject."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attractive in a physical way:",
        "examples": [
          "a sexy movie star"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sexy also means interesting and exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "a sexy job/car"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sexing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover if an animal is male or female:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you sex fish?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sexism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(actions based on) the belief that the members of one sex are less intelligent, able, skilful, etc. than the members of the other sex, especially that women are less able than men:",
        "examples": [
          "The university has been accused of sexism because it has so few women professors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "actions based on a belief that particular jobs and activities are suitable only for women and others are suitable only for men:",
        "examples": [
          "Sexism continues to keep girls out of plumbing, electrical, and construction trades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "treatment of men and women based on the belief that particular jobs and activities are suitable only for men and others are suitable only for women:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is facing accusations of sexism in its recruitment policy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sexist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suggesting that the members of one sex are less able, intelligent, etc. than the members of the other sex, or referring to that sex's bodies, behaviour, or feelings in a negative way:",
        "examples": [
          "sexist comments/jokes",
          "She described her former boss as an old-fashioned sexist pig."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes in or expresses sexist ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "There are the old-fashioned sexists who believe she is more ambitious than a woman should be.",
          "They’re just sexists who don’t like any progress or equality between the sexes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "referring to women's bodies, behavior, or feelings in a negative way:",
        "examples": [
          "sexist stereotypes",
          "a sexist joke"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes that particular jobs and activities are suitable only for women and others are suitable only for men:",
        "examples": [
          "The girls said I was a sexist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes that particular jobs and activities are suitable only for men and others are suitable only for women:",
        "examples": [
          "My colleagues were all men and, unfortunately, all total sexists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to sexism:",
        "examples": [
          "The union complained about what it called sexist recruitment policies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sexual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the activity of sex:",
        "examples": [
          "Most people remember their first sexual experience.",
          "a sexual relationship",
          "sexual assault/harassment",
          "formal sexual intercourse (= the act of having sex)",
          "sexual orientation (= the fact of someone being sexually attracted to people of a particular gender, or more than one gender)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the production of young living things by the combining of a cell from a male with a cell from a female:",
        "examples": [
          "sexual reproduction"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a person's physical state of being male, female, or intersex:",
        "examples": [
          "Sexual equality will not be achieved until there is more provision for childcare.",
          "Some steps have been taken towards ending sexual discrimination (= treating people unfairly because of which sex they are)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with being male or female:",
        "examples": [
          "the sexual characteristics of butterflies",
          "He’s always believed in sexual equality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with the activity of sex",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sexuality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone's ability to experience or show sexual feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "She said that many adults are in denial about adolescent sexuality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact or action of showing sexual feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "This film contains graphic sexuality and nudity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of someone being sexually or romantically attracted to people of a particular gender, or more than one gender:",
        "examples": [
          "All people need to be treated with respect, regardless of sexuality, race or gender.",
          "I spoke to young LGBT women about how the film helped them to realise their own sexualities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are sexually or romantically attracted to people of a particular gender, or more than one gender, considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "We want to ensure that government policies are inclusive of all sexualities.",
          "There was a mixture of genders and sexualities in the audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attitudes and activities relating to sex:",
        "examples": [
          "human sexuality"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sexually": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do with sexual activity:",
        "examples": [
          "She's fun to be with, but I don't find her sexually attractive (= do not want to have sex with her)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do with being male or female:",
        "examples": [
          "sexually stereotyped behaviour (= behaviour which is considered to be typical of a male or a female)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to the activity of sex:",
        "examples": [
          "The research focused on sexually mature birds.",
          "Three women in the neighborhood were sexually assaulted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sexy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sexually attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very sexy.",
          "a sexy smile",
          "sexy underwear"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that attracts a lot of interest and excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "For most people, grammar isn't a very sexy subject."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attractive in a physical way:",
        "examples": [
          "a sexy movie star"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sexy also means interesting and exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "a sexy job/car"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shabby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "looking old and in bad condition because of being used for a long time or not being cared for:",
        "examples": [
          "He wore a shabby old overcoat.",
          "Her home is a rented one-bedroom apartment in a shabby part of town.",
          "The refugees were shabby (= wore old clothes in bad condition) and hungry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not honourable or fair; unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke out about the shabby way the case had been handled.",
          "The company's treatment of women was shabby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "looking old and in bad condition because of wear or lack of care:",
        "examples": [
          "The man wore a long, shabby coat.",
          "We parked near Bobby’s shabby trailer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not fair or showing respect; unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "Her salary is $305,000 this year – not too shabby (= very generous)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very simple and small building made from pieces of wood, metal, or other materials",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a simple, small building:",
        "examples": [
          "The family lived in a one-room shack."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shacked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to start living in the same house as sexual partners, without being married:",
        "examples": [
          "I hear Tony and Helen have shacked up together.",
          "She is shacking up with her boyfriend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shackled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are shackled by something, it prevents you from doing what you want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "The country is shackled by its own debts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shackles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pair of metal rings connected by a chain and fastened to a person's wrists or the bottom of their legs to prevent them from escaping:",
        "examples": [
          "The shackles had begun to cut into his ankles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that prevents you from doing what you want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "The press, once heavily censored, has managed to shake off its shackles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slight darkness caused by something blocking the direct light from the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun was hot, and there were no trees to offer us shade.",
          "in/under the shade of The children played in/under the shade of a large beach umbrella."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a covering that is put over an electric light in order to make it less bright:",
        "examples": [
          "The lamps all had matching purple shades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the parts of a picture or painting that the artist has made slightly darker than the other parts:",
        "examples": [
          "light and shade A good artist can produce a very realistic effect using only light and shade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing a black leather jacket and shades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of material fixed onto a wooden or metal roller that can be pulled down to cover a window",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type or degree of a colour:",
        "examples": [
          "shade of Their kitchen is painted an unusual shade of yellow/an unusual yellow shade.",
          "This hair colouring comes in several shades.",
          "pastel shade The room has been decorated in pastel shades (= soft and light colours) throughout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is slightly different from other, similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "shade of opinion They are hoping to satisfy all shades of public opinion.",
          "shade of meaning There are several shades of meaning in that sentence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't you think those trousers are a shade too tight?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to mean that something or someone makes you remember something or someone similar:",
        "examples": [
          "In his speech he said - shades of Martin Luther King Jr. - that he had a dream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent direct light from shining on something:",
        "examples": [
          "shade your eyes I shaded my eyes from the glare of the sun.",
          "The broad avenues are shaded by splendid trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually change or become:",
        "examples": [
          "shade from something into something At sunset, the sky shaded from pink into dark red.",
          "shade into Their views shade into the policies of the extreme left of the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't you think those trousers are a shade too tight?",
          "a shade over/under The journey took us a shade over/under three hours.",
          "a shade more/less Our new car cost us a shade more/less than we were expecting it to.",
          "I think he's a shade taller than Ollie.",
          "The cake was just a shade too dry for my taste.",
          "His form this season has been a shade disappointing.",
          "I thought her theory a shade fanciful, I must say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "darkness and cooler temperatures caused by something blocking the direct light from the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The truck was parked in the shade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shade is a covering that is put over a light to make it less bright:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The lamps had matching shades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shade is also a cover, usually attached at the top of a window, that can be pulled over a window to block the light or to keep people from looking in.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a degree of darkness of a color:",
        "examples": [
          "He painted the room a beautiful shade of red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shade can also mean one type among several:",
        "examples": [
          "Simple yes-or-no questions can’t reveal all shades of opinion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make part of something slightly darker:",
        "examples": [
          "Students shade the ovals on multiple-choice tests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually change something, or to gradually change from one thing to another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The sky shaded from pink into red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent direct light from shining on something:",
        "examples": [
          "She shaded her eyes with her hand.",
          "The backyard is shaded by tall oaks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "He weighs a shade under 300 pounds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shaded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slightly dark because something blocks direct light from the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "Nothing will grow in the shaded part of the garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "coloured slightly darker than other parts of a diagram, picture or painting:",
        "examples": [
          "The shaded areas of the plans show where the houses will be built."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including many subtle (= not obvious) and slight differences, in a way that is skilful:",
        "examples": [
          "Her playing is subtle and beautifully shaded."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shades": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing a black leather jacket and shades.",
          "I forgot my shades.",
          "Where are my shades?",
          "He was wearing his trademark wraparound shades.",
          "It's sunny - you'll need your shades.",
          "Don't forget your shades.",
          "I bought some really cool shades.",
          "Nice shades, Jamie!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sunglasses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent direct light from shining on something:",
        "examples": [
          "shade your eyes I shaded my eyes from the glare of the sun.",
          "The broad avenues are shaded by splendid trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually change or become:",
        "examples": [
          "shade from something into something At sunset, the sky shaded from pink into dark red.",
          "shade into Their views shade into the policies of the extreme left of the party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shadow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of darkness, caused by light being blocked by something:",
        "examples": [
          "The children were playing, jumping on each other's shadows.",
          "Jamie followed his mother around all day like a shadow.",
          "cast/throw a shadow The sun shone through the leaves, casting/throwing shadows on the lawn.",
          "in shadow This corner of the room is always in shadow (= slight darkness)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of darkness in which people and things cannot be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone jumped out of the shadows and grabbed my handbag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small dark area of skin under your eye:",
        "examples": [
          "She put on some make-up to cover the dark shadows under her eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very close to a larger building or place:",
        "examples": [
          "His workshop was in the shadow of the great church of San Paolo Maggiore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a situation in which something unpleasant either seems likely to happen and to have a bad effect on your life, or is already having a bad effect on your life:",
        "examples": [
          "be in/under the shadow of war We are all living under the shadow of war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a tragic story, but there is a shadow of hope.",
          "shadow of doubt There isn't a shadow of doubt that you've made the right decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is true beyond a shadow of (a) doubt, there is no doubt that it is true:",
        "examples": [
          "This is without a shadow of a doubt the best movie I've seen all year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who follows another person everywhere:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I think we have a shadow on our tail,\" muttered the detective.",
          "Ever since he was able to walk, Stephen has been his older brother's shadow (= has followed him and copied his actions)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who follows someone else while they are at work in order to learn about that person's job",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow closely:",
        "examples": [
          "The police think that the robbers shadowed their victims for days before the crime.",
          "The euro has closely shadowed the dollar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow someone else while they are at work in order to learn about that person's job:",
        "examples": [
          "Your first week in the job will be spent shadowing one of our more experienced employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a shadow:",
        "examples": [
          "We came across a glade shadowed by large trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a person unhappy or to make their life less happy:",
        "examples": [
          "Mental illness had shadowed him for more than a decade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the title of important politicians in the main opposition party (= the party not in government):",
        "examples": [
          "the Shadow Foreign Secretary",
          "the Shadow Cabinet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of darkness caused when light is blocked by something, usually in a shape similar to the object that is blocking the light:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Chloë kept jumping on Tyler’s shadow.",
          "[ U ] This corner of the room is always in shadow.",
          "[ C ] He was standing in the shadows (= a dark area)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "He saw a shadow of malice in her dark eyes.",
          "Are you convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow someone closely:",
        "examples": [
          "Matsuoka was shadowed by a security officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time with someone who is doing a particular job so that you can learn how to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "All trainees are expected to spend a week shadowing an experienced manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in the same way or move in the same direction as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The cost of goods and services will shadow the recent rise in oil prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, used to describe a leading member of Parliament whose party is not in power but who would be part of the cabinet (= people who are in charge of a department and make the main decisions) if their party were in power:",
        "examples": [
          "the shadow Foreign Secretary"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shadowing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow closely:",
        "examples": [
          "The police think that the robbers shadowed their victims for days before the crime.",
          "The euro has closely shadowed the dollar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow someone else while they are at work in order to learn about that person's job:",
        "examples": [
          "Your first week in the job will be spent shadowing one of our more experienced employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a shadow:",
        "examples": [
          "We came across a glade shadowed by large trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a person unhappy or to make their life less happy:",
        "examples": [
          "Mental illness had shadowed him for more than a decade."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shadows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of darkness in which people and things cannot be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone jumped out of the shadows and grabbed my handbag.",
          "Without warning, a figure emerged from the shadows.",
          "A second figure approached from the shadows.",
          "From the shadows came an unfamiliar voice.",
          "Last month, he was walking by the stream when a man suddenly stepped out of the shadows.",
          "I can't help wondering what or who is lurking in the shadows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shadowy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dark and full of shadows:",
        "examples": [
          "She was startled by a sudden movement in the shadowy hallway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to someone or something about which little is known:",
        "examples": [
          "The English king, Arthur, is a somewhat shadowy figure who may not have even existed.",
          "They are members of some shadowy extremist group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing or covered by shadows:",
        "examples": [
          "Orchids hung from shadowy trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Shadowy can also mean mysterious:",
        "examples": [
          "These criminals have built a shadowy network of hard-to-trace bank accounts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shady": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sheltered from direct light from the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "We sat on the shady grass for our picnic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dishonest or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "They know some very shady characters.",
          "He was involved in shady deals in the past."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or giving shade:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s nice and shady in front of the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dishonest or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "They’d been involved in shady real estate deals.",
          "He has a shady reputation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to be illegal or dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "The company got involved in some rather shady business deals.",
          "We always felt he was a very shady character."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shaft": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pole or rod that forms the handle of a tool or weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "shaft of His fingers tightened around the shaft of the golf club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rod forming part of a machine such as an engine, that turns in order to pass power on to the machine:",
        "examples": [
          "the drive shaft of a car",
          "the propeller shaft of an aircraft"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the hair above the scalp",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long structure like a stem in the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a beam of light:",
        "examples": [
          "A shaft of (sun)light came through the open door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, either vertical or sloping, passage through a building or through the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "a lift shaft",
          "a ventilation/air shaft",
          "a well shaft"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a clever remark, especially one that is intended as an attack on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "shaft of John came out with an unexpected shaft of wit/wisdom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfair treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone the shaft His boss gave him the shaft by firing him just before he would have gotten a bonus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cheat or trick someone, or to treat someone unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "She was shafted by her agent over the film rights to her book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long pole or rod:",
        "examples": [
          "Energy from the wheels turns the shafts and produces electricity.",
          "The feathers at the end of the arrow’s shaft help it travel in a straight line.",
          "Sliced beef was curled around a scallion shaft, then fried."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shaft of light is a single beam.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long vertical or sloping passage through a building or through the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "a mine shaft",
          "an elevator shaft",
          "The window looks out on an air shaft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad or unfair treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "Corporations pay almost nothing while taxpayers get the shaft."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shafted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cheat or trick someone, or to treat someone unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "She was shafted by her agent over the film rights to her book."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shafts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pole or rod that forms the handle of a tool or weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "shaft of His fingers tightened around the shaft of the golf club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rod forming part of a machine such as an engine, that turns in order to pass power on to the machine:",
        "examples": [
          "the drive shaft of a car",
          "the propeller shaft of an aircraft"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the hair above the scalp",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long structure like a stem in the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a beam of light:",
        "examples": [
          "A shaft of (sun)light came through the open door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, either vertical or sloping, passage through a building or through the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "a lift shaft",
          "a ventilation/air shaft",
          "a well shaft"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a clever remark, especially one that is intended as an attack on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "shaft of John came out with an unexpected shaft of wit/wisdom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfair treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone the shaft His boss gave him the shaft by firing him just before he would have gotten a bonus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cheat or trick someone, or to treat someone unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "She was shafted by her agent over the film rights to her book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long pole or rod:",
        "examples": [
          "Energy from the wheels turns the shafts and produces electricity.",
          "The feathers at the end of the arrow’s shaft help it travel in a straight line.",
          "Sliced beef was curled around a scallion shaft, then fried."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shaft of light is a single beam.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long vertical or sloping passage through a building or through the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "a mine shaft",
          "an elevator shaft",
          "The window looks out on an air shaft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad or unfair treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "Corporations pay almost nothing while taxpayers get the shaft."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word meaning to have sex with someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to practise catching a hit baseball, or to pick up balls that have been used in a practice:",
        "examples": [
          "He was out in left field, shagging fly balls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a carpet) made of long thick threads:",
        "examples": [
          "shag pile (= the soft surface of a carpet formed by cut threads)",
          "a shag rug/carpet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for an act of having sex, or for a sexual partner",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that needs a lot of effort or causes small problems",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large sea bird that has dark feathers, a long neck and body, and a curved beak",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shagged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word meaning extremely tired",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shagging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shaggy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or covered with long, rough, and untidy hair, or (of hair) long, rough, and untidy:",
        "examples": [
          "a shaggy dog/pony",
          "the shaggy coat of a sheep",
          "a shaggy rug"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or covered with long, messy hair, or (of hair) long and messy:",
        "examples": [
          "a large, shaggy dog",
          "His gray hair was shaggy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shah": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the title of a ruler of Iran in the past",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move backwards and forwards or up and down in quick, short movements, or to make something or someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "A young boy climbed into the apple tree and shook the branches so that the fruit fell down.",
          "Babies like toys that make a noise when they're shaken.",
          "The explosion shook buildings for miles around.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] People in southern California were shaken awake by an earthquake.",
          "shake something loose She shook her hair loose from its ribbon.",
          "shake something over something Anna shook some powdered chocolate over her coffee.",
          "Every time one of these big trucks goes by, all the houses shake.",
          "shake with The child's body was shaking with sobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are shaking, your body makes quick short movements, or you feel as if it is doing so, because you are frightened or nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "She was shaking as she opened the letter.",
          "shake in your shoes/boots I was shaking in my shoes/boots (= very nervous) about having to tell Dad what I'd done.",
          "shake like a leaf I was shaking like a leaf (= very nervous) before the test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very frightened or nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "She said she was shaking in her boots when she found out the patient was a doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your voice shakes, it makes you sound nervous or frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "Her voice shook as she talked about the person who attacked her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold someone's hand and move it up and down, especially when you meet them for the first time or when you make an agreement with them:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Pleased to meet you,\" he said, shaking my hand.",
          "\"Congratulations,\" she said, shaking the winner by the hand.",
          "She greeted him warmly and shook his hand.",
          "People often come up to him in the street to shake his hand and thank him.",
          "She embraced the mayor and shook his hand.",
          "She stopped and shook me by the hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people shake hands, they greet each other or say goodbye by briefly joining hands and moving them slightly up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "shake hands with The Princess was photographed shaking hands with AIDS victims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people shake (hands) on something, they make an agreement by briefly joining hands and moving them slightly up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "It seems that we have a deal, so let's shake (hands) on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your head from side to side, in order to express disagreement, sadness, or that you do not want or believe something:",
        "examples": [
          "I asked Tim if he'd seen Jackie lately but he shook his head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold your hand up in the air with your fingers and thumb bent, and move it forcefully backwards and forwards, to show that you are angry:",
        "examples": [
          "He shook his fist at the driver who pulled out in front of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause to feel upset and worried:",
        "examples": [
          "The child seemed nervous and visibly shaken.",
          "The news has shaken the whole country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less certain, firm, or strong:",
        "examples": [
          "What has happened has shaken the foundations of her belief.",
          "After six defeats in a row, the team's confidence has been badly shaken.",
          "shake something (up) This discovery may shake (up) traditional theories on how mountains are formed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of or escape from something:",
        "examples": [
          "It's very difficult to shake the habit of a lifetime.",
          "shake something (off) The company has so far been unable to shake (off) its reputation for being old-fashioned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of shaking something:",
        "examples": [
          "give something a shake She gave the box a shake to see if there was anything inside it.",
          "shake of \"No, no, no,\" he said with a shake of his head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short, quick movements from side to side that your body makes because you are ill, are frightened, or have drunk too much alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "I watched her hands as she prepared coffee and she definitely had the shakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink made by adding fruit or other ingredients to milk or ice cream and mixing it together :",
        "examples": [
          "She was carrying two hot dogs in one hand and a shake in the other.",
          "This place does the best banana shakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a protein shake (= a drink made by mixing a special powder containing protein with milk or water):",
        "examples": [
          "This shake will give you about 100 grams of protein, and should be taken immediately after your workout.",
          "That will give you a little more protein than you need, so you can cut the whey in your post-workout shake to 1 scoop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of wood split (= cut with a tool such as an) axe from a block, and then fixed in rows to make a roof or wall covering:",
        "examples": [
          "Cedar shakes are hand split from logs and shaped with a thicker end to give a rustic appearance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something backward and forward or up and down in quick, short movements:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Shake the can.",
          "[ T ] She shook Dana gently.",
          "[ T ] Cory shook some powdered sugar on her French toast.",
          "[ I ] The explosion made the ground shake.",
          "[ M ] Lily shook her long hair out (= moved her hair to make it fall loosely around her shoulders).",
          "[ M ] She shook out the tablecloth (= shook it so anything on it fell off)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you or part of your body shakes, you make quick, short movements, or you feel as if you are doing this, because you are cold, frightened, or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She was soaking wet and shaking when she when she finally got home.",
          "[ I ] Her hands shook as she opened the letter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone’s voice shakes, its sound frequently changes because of fear or other emotions.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you shake your fist, you hold your hand up with your fingers and thumb closed and move it backward and forward to show you are angry:",
        "examples": [
          "They stood at the gate, shaking their fists and shouting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people shake hands, they greet or say goodbye by briefly joining hands and moving them slightly up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "We shook hands and left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you shake your head, you move it from side to side to say \"no\" or show disagreement, sympathy, sadness, or that you do not believe something:",
        "examples": [
          "Frank shook his head in disbelief.",
          "My dad shook his head, \"No, you can't go.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel upset and troubled:",
        "examples": [
          "Juanita was shaken and tried not to cry.",
          "The instructor was shaken by the angry e-mails she received."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone’s beliefs less certain or strong; to weaken:",
        "examples": [
          "Nothing shook her conviction that there was no substitute for hard work.",
          "The defense failed to shake Powell’s testimony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something, or escape from something:",
        "examples": [
          "He couldn’t shake the feeling that Tony had another motive.",
          "I’ve had this cold all week and just can’t seem to shake it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of moving something backward and forward or up and down in quick, short movements:",
        "examples": [
          "Give the bottle a shake.",
          "Maria answered no with a shake of her head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A shake is a milkshake.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The shakes is a condition in which most or all of your body moves slightly from cold, fear, or illness:",
        "examples": [
          "Just thinking about the upcoming interview gave him the shakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something shakes someone's beliefs, hopes, etc., it destroys these feelings or makes them weaker:",
        "examples": [
          "Shareholders' hopes of a quick profit have been badly shaken by recent events.",
          "The credit crunch shook public confidence in the financial system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold someone's hand with one of your hands and move it up and down to greet someone or show that an agreement has been reached:",
        "examples": [
          "shake hands with sb He waited in the lobby to shake hands with prospective customers.",
          "After signing the contract both sides shook hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach an agreement about something:",
        "examples": [
          "After months of negotiation they finally shook hands on the deal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shakedown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of getting money from someone by threatening or tricking them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a careful search in order to find things that are stolen or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "Two policemen gave his place a real shakedown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "becoming organized after a period of change:",
        "examples": [
          "The new administration is still in the shakedown period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of getting money from someone by using threats:",
        "examples": [
          "Her lawyers say the suit is a shakedown, an attempt to get her to pay them off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of getting money from someone by using force or a trick:",
        "examples": [
          "They were accused of a series of bribes and shakedowns relating to a business deal in Africa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of testing a new piece of equipment, especially a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "They take all the cars on a long run to give them a shakedown.",
          "a shakedown test/trial"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period during which people become familiar with a new system or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "There is usually a period of shakedown with new technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period during which prices are going down on a financial market:",
        "examples": [
          "They are predicting a shakedown at the upper end of the market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shaken": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "shocked and upset by an unpleasant experience:",
        "examples": [
          "He was badly shaken after the attack.",
          "She wasn't hurt but was very shaken up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of shake",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shaker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container with a tightly fitting lid in which liquids can be mixed together by moving the container quickly from side to side:",
        "examples": [
          "a cocktail shaker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container with holes in its lid from which a powder can be put onto a surface, by holding the container upside down and shaking it:",
        "examples": [
          "a salt/pepper shaker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container into which dice are put and moved quickly from side to side before being thrown onto a flat surface, usually during a game involving chance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container with holes in its lid from which spices and other powders can be shaken onto food:",
        "examples": [
          "a salt/pepper shaker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shaker is also a container with a tight-fitting lid in which liquids can be mixed together by moving the container quickly.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shakers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container with a tightly fitting lid in which liquids can be mixed together by moving the container quickly from side to side:",
        "examples": [
          "a cocktail shaker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container with holes in its lid from which a powder can be put onto a surface, by holding the container upside down and shaking it:",
        "examples": [
          "a salt/pepper shaker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container into which dice are put and moved quickly from side to side before being thrown onto a flat surface, usually during a game involving chance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container with holes in its lid from which spices and other powders can be shaken onto food:",
        "examples": [
          "a salt/pepper shaker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shaker is also a container with a tight-fitting lid in which liquids can be mixed together by moving the container quickly.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shakes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short, quick movements from side to side that your body makes because you are ill, are frightened, or have drunk too much alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "I watched her hands as she prepared coffee and she definitely had the shakes.",
          "I sometimes get the shakes if I haven't eaten breakfast.",
          "She was put on medication to stop the shakes.",
          "Just before I went on stage I got a terrible case of the shakes.",
          "Did you see his hands? He had the shakes.",
          "With the help of drugs she can control the shakes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shakespeare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "William Shakespeare, an English playwright who wrote many famous plays in the late 16th and early 17th centuries",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shakespearean": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written by William Shakespeare, or relating to or typical of his work :",
        "examples": [
          "a Shakespearean sonnet",
          "Shakespearean language"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shakeup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a new arrangement of something, esp. people's jobs, that is intended to be an improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "CBS announced a shakeup of its Friday night TV schedule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult period in which a company, industry, etc. is forced to change in order to be more successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The industry is going through its largest shakeup for 40 years.",
          "Over 90 jobs were lost in the recent shakeup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shakily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that involves someone shaking because of being weak, ill, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The old man stood up and walked shakily across the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that involves small movements from side to side:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane landed shakily at the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say something shakily, your voice sounds weak or not very confident:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What did you say?\" she asked shakily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that seems likely to be unsuccessful:",
        "examples": [
          "The team began the game shakily."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shaky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moving with quick, short movements from side to side, not in a controlled way:",
        "examples": [
          "Soon after it was born, the calf got up and tried to stand on its shaky legs.",
          "The child wrote her name in large shaky letters.",
          "She's recovering well from her operation, but she's still a little shaky on her feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "upset:",
        "examples": [
          "The news left me feeling a little shaky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not firm or strong:",
        "examples": [
          "The building's foundations are rather shaky, and it could collapse at any time.",
          "We are taking these steps to try to improve the country's shaky economy.",
          "Their marriage looks pretty shaky to me.",
          "I think you're on very shaky ground with that argument."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling upset:",
        "examples": [
          "This was my fourth time in a plane, but I still felt shaky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not firm or strong:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a shaky marriage from the start.",
          "The building’s foundations are pretty shaky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Shaky also means uncertain:",
        "examples": [
          "The agreement is still shaky and hasn’t been approved yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone whose performance is shaky is not performing well:",
        "examples": [
          "After a shaky start, the team started moving the ball and communicating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving with quick, short movements from side to side, not in a controlled way:",
        "examples": [
          "His hands were shaky.",
          "She spoke in a shaky voice (= a voice that changed frequently because of emotion)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not in good condition or likely to fail:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is taking these steps to try to improve the country's shaky economy.",
          "Too many mortgages were given to people with shaky credit histories.",
          "Several of the big life insurance companies are looking shaky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a situation in which there is a strong possibility that something might stop working, be defeated, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The state's finances are still on shaky ground.",
          "I think you're on very shaky ground with that argument."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shallow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having only a short distance from the top to the bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "The stream was fairly shallow so we were able to walk across it.",
          "She told her children to stay in the shallow end (of the swimming pool).",
          "Fry the onions in a shallow pan.",
          "These beech trees have shallow roots (= roots which do not go very deep into the ground)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of very few people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "We are dealing with a very shallow pool of candidates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not completely certain or convincing:",
        "examples": [
          "Many natives see their rural way of life here increasingly circumscribed by outside \"environmentalists\" with shallow local roots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "breathing in which you only take a small amount of air into your lungs with each breath:",
        "examples": [
          "Symptoms include rapid shallow breathing, dizziness, and nose bleeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not going very quickly from low to high or from high to low:",
        "examples": [
          "The aircraft climbed at a shallow angle.",
          "She raced along the shallow slope down to the stream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing serious or careful thought:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought the film was pretty shallow.",
          "He's physically attractive, but shallow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shallow part of an area of water:",
        "examples": [
          "in the shallows Alligators live in the shallows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having only a short distance from the top to the bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "shallow water",
          "Transfer the tofu and broccoli to a shallow bowl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing serious or careful thought or real understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "Reviewers called the book lightweight, shallow, and simplistic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shallowly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that measures only a short distance from the top to the bottom, or from where something is to the ground or surface:",
        "examples": [
          "There were a few shallowly planted flowers.",
          "The holes had been dug too shallowly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not completely certain or convincing:",
        "examples": [
          "His faith turned out to be shallowly rooted.",
          "The few period details seem shallowly planted: brief talk of the Korean War, a sprinkling of song and movie titles, an unmarried-pregnancy scandal or two."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that involves taking in only a small amount of air with each breath:",
        "examples": [
          "He was breathing shallowly from the excitement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that does not show serious or careful thought:",
        "examples": [
          "The show features a wide, if shallowly portrayed, cast of characters.",
          "Live shallowly, and you will find yourself surrounded by shallow people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shallows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the shallow part of an area of water:",
        "examples": [
          "in the shallows Alligators live in the shallows.",
          "These animals usually forage in the shallows.",
          "We waded into the shallows, holding our skirts up.",
          "We watched an egret pick its way elegantly through the shallows.",
          "Fishermen wade through the shallows, searching for squid.",
          "Pelicans patrol the shallows in search of food."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sham": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is not what it seems to be and is intended to deceive people, or someone who pretends to be something they are not:",
        "examples": [
          "It turned out that he wasn't a real doctor at all - he was just a sham.",
          "They claimed that the election had been fair, but really it was a sham."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pretend:",
        "examples": [
          "He isn't really upset - he's just shamming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "only pretending to be real; false:",
        "examples": [
          "They made a fortune through some sham property deal.",
          "That jewellery looks sham to me.",
          "She's trapped in a sham (= not good or satisfying) marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is falsely represented, esp. as being important or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought the meeting was a total sham and a waste of time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pretended; not real:",
        "examples": [
          "a sham battle"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shaman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in particular religions, a person who is thought to have special powers to control or influence good and evil spirits, making it possible for them to discover the cause of illness, bad luck, etc.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shame": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is described as a shame, it is disappointing or not satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] It's a (great/real) shame that the event had to be cancelled.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Have some more vegetables - it would be a shame to waste them.",
          "\"Douglas had to miss the school concert because he was ill.\" \"Oh, what a shame/that's a shame!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an uncomfortable feeling of guilt or of being ashamed because of your own or someone else's bad behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "He said he felt no shame for what he had done.",
          "hang/bow your head in shame The children hung/bowed their heads in shame.",
          "shame of The shame of the scandal was so great that he shot himself a few weeks later.",
          "have no shame You can't go out dressed like that - have you no shame (= don't you feel ashamed about being dressed like that)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loss of honour and respect:",
        "examples": [
          "He thinks there's great shame in being out of work and unable to provide for his family.",
          "bring shame on In some societies, if a woman leaves her husband, it brings shame on her and her family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel ashamed:",
        "examples": [
          "It puts me to shame that I still haven't replied to David's letter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "I feel ashamed because:",
        "examples": [
          "To my shame, I never wrote and thanked Mary for her present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone that they should feel sorry for something they did:",
        "examples": [
          "shame on you for Shame on you for being so mean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something seem not good by comparison:",
        "examples": [
          "Your cooking puts mine to shame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel ashamed, or to make someone or something lose honour and respect:",
        "examples": [
          "It shames me that I treated her so badly.",
          "The behaviour of a few children has shamed the whole school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publicly criticize and draw attention to something someone has done, especially on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "A girl has shamed her library for saying she couldn't take part in a \"boys only\" robotics course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to do or not to do something by making them feel ashamed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] The city council was shamed into taking action after criticism in the national and local media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be so much better than something else that the other thing seems of a low standard by comparison:",
        "examples": [
          "The school's exam results shame those of the other schools in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express disapproval of something that a public speaker is saying:",
        "examples": [
          "To cries of \"Shame!\", the minister announced that taxes were being increased."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an uncomfortable feeling of guilt or of being ashamed because of your own or someone else’s bad behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "He pointed out that society needed to restore a sense of shame about certain things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unlucky or disappointing situation:",
        "examples": [
          "What a shame that they left just before we arrived.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Have some more vegetables – it would be a shame to waste them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel guilty or ashamed:",
        "examples": [
          "My aunt told us that in her day women who weren’t married by the age of 25 were considered \"old maids\" and were so shamed by their families that they would do anything to get married."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shamed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel ashamed, or to make someone or something lose honour and respect:",
        "examples": [
          "It shames me that I treated her so badly.",
          "The behaviour of a few children has shamed the whole school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publicly criticize and draw attention to something someone has done, especially on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "A girl has shamed her library for saying she couldn't take part in a \"boys only\" robotics course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to do or not to do something by making them feel ashamed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] The city council was shamed into taking action after criticism in the national and local media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be so much better than something else that the other thing seems of a low standard by comparison:",
        "examples": [
          "The school's exam results shame those of the other schools in the area."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shameful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "deserving blame, or being a reason for feeling ashamed:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't see anything shameful in what I had done.",
          "The crime figures are shameful.",
          "The family kept their shameful secret for years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing you to feel guilty or ashamed, or being a cause for feeling ashamed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] It’s shameful that his own country did not fully appreciate his talent until it was recognized abroad."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shameless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not ashamed, especially about something generally considered unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "She is completely shameless about her ambition.",
          "They seem to have a shameless disregard for truth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a way intended to attract sexual interest, without feeling ashamed about it:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a shameless hussy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being something you should be ashamed of:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a shameless display of cowardice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Shameless also means done without worrying about whether your actions are right or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "When the senator wanted something from a colleague, he first resorted to shameless flattery.",
          "shameless manipulation of the press"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shames": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is described as a shame, it is disappointing or not satisfactory:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] It's a (great/real) shame that the event had to be cancelled.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Have some more vegetables - it would be a shame to waste them.",
          "\"Douglas had to miss the school concert because he was ill.\" \"Oh, what a shame/that's a shame!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an uncomfortable feeling of guilt or of being ashamed because of your own or someone else's bad behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "He said he felt no shame for what he had done.",
          "hang/bow your head in shame The children hung/bowed their heads in shame.",
          "shame of The shame of the scandal was so great that he shot himself a few weeks later.",
          "have no shame You can't go out dressed like that - have you no shame (= don't you feel ashamed about being dressed like that)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loss of honour and respect:",
        "examples": [
          "He thinks there's great shame in being out of work and unable to provide for his family.",
          "bring shame on In some societies, if a woman leaves her husband, it brings shame on her and her family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel ashamed:",
        "examples": [
          "It puts me to shame that I still haven't replied to David's letter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "I feel ashamed because:",
        "examples": [
          "To my shame, I never wrote and thanked Mary for her present."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone that they should feel sorry for something they did:",
        "examples": [
          "shame on you for Shame on you for being so mean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something seem not good by comparison:",
        "examples": [
          "Your cooking puts mine to shame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel ashamed, or to make someone or something lose honour and respect:",
        "examples": [
          "It shames me that I treated her so badly.",
          "The behaviour of a few children has shamed the whole school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publicly criticize and draw attention to something someone has done, especially on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "A girl has shamed her library for saying she couldn't take part in a \"boys only\" robotics course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to do or not to do something by making them feel ashamed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + -ing verb ] The city council was shamed into taking action after criticism in the national and local media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be so much better than something else that the other thing seems of a low standard by comparison:",
        "examples": [
          "The school's exam results shame those of the other schools in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express disapproval of something that a public speaker is saying:",
        "examples": [
          "To cries of \"Shame!\", the minister announced that taxes were being increased."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an uncomfortable feeling of guilt or of being ashamed because of your own or someone else’s bad behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "He pointed out that society needed to restore a sense of shame about certain things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unlucky or disappointing situation:",
        "examples": [
          "What a shame that they left just before we arrived.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Have some more vegetables – it would be a shame to waste them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel guilty or ashamed:",
        "examples": [
          "My aunt told us that in her day women who weren’t married by the age of 25 were considered \"old maids\" and were so shamed by their families that they would do anything to get married."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shaming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of publicly criticizing and drawing attention to someone, especially on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Internet shaming can be a horrible and even frightening experience."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shampoo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liquid used for washing hair, or for washing particular objects or materials:",
        "examples": [
          "an anti-dandruff shampoo",
          "a carpet shampoo",
          "Directions: wet hair, apply shampoo, and massage into a rich lather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of washing something, especially your hair, with shampoo:",
        "examples": [
          "My hair/The rug/The dog needs a shampoo.",
          "She went to the hairdressers for a shampoo and set."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wash something with shampoo:",
        "examples": [
          "Duncan shampooed my hair and then Tracy cut it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid soap used for washing the hair, or the act of washing the hair with this liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a bottle of shampoo",
          "[ C ] The dog needs a shampoo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shampoo is also a liquid used to clean certain thick materials:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a rug shampoo"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used instead of \"will\" when the subject is \"I\" or \"we\":",
        "examples": [
          "If you do that one more time, I shall be very angry.",
          "I shall never forget you.",
          "I'm afraid I shall not/shan't be able to come to your party.",
          "formal I shall look forward to meeting you next week.",
          "So we'll see you at the weekend, shall we (= is that right)?",
          "We shall (= intend to) let you know as soon as there's any news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used, with \"I\" or \"we\", to make a suggestion:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'm cold.\" \"Shall I close this window?\"",
          "Shall we go out for dinner tonight?",
          "Shall I call him tomorrow?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something certainly will or must happen, or that you are determined that something will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't worry, I shall be there to meet the train.",
          "The school rules state that no child shall be allowed out of the school during the day, unless accompanied by an adult.",
          "You shall go to the ball, Cinderella."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when referring to the future instead of \"will,\" esp. in questions:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we go?",
          "law Nothing in this letter shall be construed as a license to use our property."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shanghai": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in the eastern part of China:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to Shanghai on a business trip.",
          "Yan was born in Shanghai and her first novel was published in China.",
          "The Shanghai stock market is up 75%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to do something or go somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "be shanghaied into The two groups were shanghaied into signing the agreement, despite their objections.",
          "The homeless are being shanghaied off the streets in some cities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Y-shaped stick or piece of metal with a piece of elastic (= material that stretches) attached to the top parts, used especially by children for shooting small stones",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shank": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin, straight part of particular objects, especially one that connects the end of a device or tool that you hold to the end of it that moves or does something:",
        "examples": [
          "the shank of a screwdriver",
          "the shank of a key/nail"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the leg of a person or animal, especially the part below the knee:",
        "examples": [
          "You can buy ready-to-use beef shanks from your supermarket.",
          "As he tottered across the stage I noticed how shrunken were his shanks, how feeble his voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object, for example a sharp piece of metal, that is used as a knife:",
        "examples": [
          "He lost the sight in his right eye after an inmate pierced it with a shank.",
          "Do I need to start sleeping with a shank under my pillow?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, to hit a ball with the wrong part of the golf club so that it goes in a direction that you did not intend it to go in:",
        "examples": [
          "Needing par at 18 to force a playoff, he shanked his approach shot from the bunker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ball games, to kick or hit a ball in an awkward way so that it goes in a direction that you did not intend it to go in:",
        "examples": [
          "Unfortunately he shanked the ball wide in front of an open goal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack someone with a shank:",
        "examples": [
          "She told police he had a fight with Ben during which he \"shanked\" him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shanks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin, straight part of particular objects, especially one that connects the end of a device or tool that you hold to the end of it that moves or does something:",
        "examples": [
          "the shank of a screwdriver",
          "the shank of a key/nail"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the leg of a person or animal, especially the part below the knee:",
        "examples": [
          "You can buy ready-to-use beef shanks from your supermarket.",
          "As he tottered across the stage I noticed how shrunken were his shanks, how feeble his voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object, for example a sharp piece of metal, that is used as a knife:",
        "examples": [
          "He lost the sight in his right eye after an inmate pierced it with a shank.",
          "Do I need to start sleeping with a shank under my pillow?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, to hit a ball with the wrong part of the golf club so that it goes in a direction that you did not intend it to go in:",
        "examples": [
          "Needing par at 18 to force a playoff, he shanked his approach shot from the bunker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ball games, to kick or hit a ball in an awkward way so that it goes in a direction that you did not intend it to go in:",
        "examples": [
          "Unfortunately he shanked the ball wide in front of an open goal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack someone with a shank:",
        "examples": [
          "She told police he had a fight with Ben during which he \"shanked\" him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shanty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small house, usually made from pieces of wood, metal, or cardboard, in which poor people live, especially on the edge of a city",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a song that sailors sang in the past while they were working on a ship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, badly built house, usually made from pieces of wood, metal, or cardboard, in which poor people live:",
        "examples": [
          "He lived in a little shanty in the desert, miles from anything else."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shape": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the particular physical form or appearance of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Clay can be moulded into almost any shape.",
          "These bricks are all different shapes.",
          "in the shape of Kim's birthday cake was in the shape of a train.",
          "in shape Our table is oval in shape.",
          "out of shape My bicycle wheel is bent out of shape.",
          "lose its shape This T-shirt has been washed so many times that it's lost its shape (= has become loose and lost its form)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement that is formed by joining lines together in a particular way or by the line or lines around its outer edge:",
        "examples": [
          "a round/square/circular/oblong shape",
          "A triangle is a shape with three sides.",
          "The children made patterns by sticking coloured shapes onto paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the physical form or appearance of a particular person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "take the shape of In the story, Faust is tempted by the Devil, who has taken the shape of a man.",
          "take a shape Life on earth takes many shapes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or object that you cannot see clearly because it is too dark, or because the person or object is too far away:",
        "examples": [
          "I could see a dark shape in the street outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "many different types:",
        "examples": [
          "all shapes and sizes of We sell all shapes and sizes of teddy bear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of any type:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm opposed to war in any shape or form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way something is organized, or its general character or nature:",
        "examples": [
          "shape of Technological developments have changed the shape of industry.",
          "We need to change the whole shape of our campaign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "condition, or state of health:",
        "examples": [
          "in bad/poor/etc. shape He bought up businesses that were in bad/poor shape, and then sold them off piece by piece.",
          "in great shape \"How are you?\" \"Oh, I'm in great shape.\"",
          "in no shape to You're in no shape (= not in a good enough state of health) to go to work today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good physical condition:",
        "examples": [
          "get something into shape It's taken us five years to get our house into shape.",
          "in shape She runs six miles every day to help keep herself in shape.",
          "out of shape I haven't had any exercise for weeks, and I'm really out of shape (= not in good physical condition)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide or influence the form of something, especially a belief or idea, or someone's character:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people are not able to shape their own destinies.",
          "My relationship with my father played a major part in shaping my attitude towards men.",
          "He was very influential in shaping the country's economic policy/strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something become a particular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The skirt has been shaped so that it hangs loosely.",
          "shape something into something When you've made the dough, shape it into two loaves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an object from a physical substance:",
        "examples": [
          "shape something out of something Early humans shaped tools out of stone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular way something looks as a whole:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Our table is oval in shape.",
          "[ C ] The birthday cake for Luis was in the shape of a heart.",
          "[ U ] These old sweatpants are all stretched out of shape (= changed from their original form)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shape is also an arrangement that is formed by joining lines together in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] A triangle is a shape with three sides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shape is also a person or object that you cannot see clearly because it is too dark, or because the person or object is too far away.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a thing) condition, or (of a person) state of health:",
        "examples": [
          "The city’s finances are in bad shape.",
          "I keep myself in good shape by running five miles a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Shape can also mean good physical condition:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s in/out of shape (= in good/not in good condition).",
          "I try to stay in shape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way something is organized; the general character or nature of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor’s new program is finally beginning to take shape (= become better organized)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to have a particular character or nature; form:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re worried that they will try to shape the issue in a way that doesn't reflect what’s really going on.",
          "He had a major influence in shaping the government’s economic policies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something look a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Shape the dough into balls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something is organized, or its general character or nature:",
        "examples": [
          "the shape of sth Technological developments have changed the shape of industry.",
          "We need to change the whole shape of our ad campaign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition something is in, or how strong something is:",
        "examples": [
          "in good/great shape Our investments sailed through the recent downturn in fairly good shape with a diversified base.",
          "in bad/poor/terrible shape",
          "in no shape to do sth You should stay in bed; you're in no shape to go to work today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shaped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a particular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "an unusually shaped carrot",
          "Jackie has a perfectly shaped figure.",
          "The lenses of her sunglasses were shaped like hearts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a particular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "sunglasses with heart-shaped lenses",
          "Our kitchen is L-shaped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a particular shape or form:",
        "examples": [
          "an L-shaped room",
          "heart-shaped leaves"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shapes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the particular physical form or appearance of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Clay can be moulded into almost any shape.",
          "These bricks are all different shapes.",
          "in the shape of Kim's birthday cake was in the shape of a train.",
          "in shape Our table is oval in shape.",
          "out of shape My bicycle wheel is bent out of shape.",
          "lose its shape This T-shirt has been washed so many times that it's lost its shape (= has become loose and lost its form)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement that is formed by joining lines together in a particular way or by the line or lines around its outer edge:",
        "examples": [
          "a round/square/circular/oblong shape",
          "A triangle is a shape with three sides.",
          "The children made patterns by sticking coloured shapes onto paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the physical form or appearance of a particular person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "take the shape of In the story, Faust is tempted by the Devil, who has taken the shape of a man.",
          "take a shape Life on earth takes many shapes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or object that you cannot see clearly because it is too dark, or because the person or object is too far away:",
        "examples": [
          "I could see a dark shape in the street outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "many different types:",
        "examples": [
          "all shapes and sizes of We sell all shapes and sizes of teddy bear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of any type:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm opposed to war in any shape or form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way something is organized, or its general character or nature:",
        "examples": [
          "shape of Technological developments have changed the shape of industry.",
          "We need to change the whole shape of our campaign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "condition, or state of health:",
        "examples": [
          "in bad/poor/etc. shape He bought up businesses that were in bad/poor shape, and then sold them off piece by piece.",
          "in great shape \"How are you?\" \"Oh, I'm in great shape.\"",
          "in no shape to You're in no shape (= not in a good enough state of health) to go to work today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good physical condition:",
        "examples": [
          "get something into shape It's taken us five years to get our house into shape.",
          "in shape She runs six miles every day to help keep herself in shape.",
          "out of shape I haven't had any exercise for weeks, and I'm really out of shape (= not in good physical condition)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide or influence the form of something, especially a belief or idea, or someone's character:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people are not able to shape their own destinies.",
          "My relationship with my father played a major part in shaping my attitude towards men.",
          "He was very influential in shaping the country's economic policy/strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something become a particular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The skirt has been shaped so that it hangs loosely.",
          "shape something into something When you've made the dough, shape it into two loaves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an object from a physical substance:",
        "examples": [
          "shape something out of something Early humans shaped tools out of stone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular way something looks as a whole:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Our table is oval in shape.",
          "[ C ] The birthday cake for Luis was in the shape of a heart.",
          "[ U ] These old sweatpants are all stretched out of shape (= changed from their original form)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shape is also an arrangement that is formed by joining lines together in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] A triangle is a shape with three sides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shape is also a person or object that you cannot see clearly because it is too dark, or because the person or object is too far away.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a thing) condition, or (of a person) state of health:",
        "examples": [
          "The city’s finances are in bad shape.",
          "I keep myself in good shape by running five miles a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Shape can also mean good physical condition:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s in/out of shape (= in good/not in good condition).",
          "I try to stay in shape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way something is organized; the general character or nature of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor’s new program is finally beginning to take shape (= become better organized)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to have a particular character or nature; form:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re worried that they will try to shape the issue in a way that doesn't reflect what’s really going on.",
          "He had a major influence in shaping the government’s economic policies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something look a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Shape the dough into balls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that something is organized, or its general character or nature:",
        "examples": [
          "the shape of sth Technological developments have changed the shape of industry.",
          "We need to change the whole shape of our ad campaign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition something is in, or how strong something is:",
        "examples": [
          "in good/great shape Our investments sailed through the recent downturn in fairly good shape with a diversified base.",
          "in bad/poor/terrible shape",
          "in no shape to do sth You should stay in bed; you're in no shape to go to work today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shaping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide or influence the form of something, especially a belief or idea, or someone's character:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people are not able to shape their own destinies.",
          "My relationship with my father played a major part in shaping my attitude towards men.",
          "He was very influential in shaping the country's economic policy/strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something become a particular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The skirt has been shaped so that it hangs loosely.",
          "shape something into something When you've made the dough, shape it into two loaves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an object from a physical substance:",
        "examples": [
          "shape something out of something Early humans shaped tools out of stone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of a broken glass, cup, container, or similar object:",
        "examples": [
          "Shards of glass have been cemented into the top of the wall to stop people climbing over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sharp broken piece of a hard substance:",
        "examples": [
          "shards of glass/metal/pottery"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "share": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have or use something at the same time as someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "She's very possessive about her toys and finds it hard to share.",
          "Bill and I shared an office for years.",
          "I share a house with four other people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide food, money, goods, etc. and give part of it to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you share your sandwich with me?",
          "Let's share the sweets (out) among/between everyone.",
          "We should share (in) the reward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two or more people share an activity, they each do some of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we share the driving?",
          "We shared the preparation for the party between us, so it wasn't too much work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two or more people or things share a feeling, quality, or experience, they both or all have the same feeling, quality, or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "We share an interest in sailing.",
          "All hospitals share some common characteristics.",
          "I don't share your views/beliefs.",
          "The management and the union both share in the responsibility for the crisis.",
          "She knew that he was the person she wanted to share her life with."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone else about your thoughts, feelings, ideas, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He's not very good at sharing his worries.",
          "It's nice to have someone you can share your problems with.",
          "Come on, Bob, share the joke (with us)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something on a social media website so that other people can see it, or to let other people see something that someone else has put on a website :",
        "examples": [
          "You might even recommend an article to other readers or share it on Facebook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of something that has been divided between several people:",
        "examples": [
          "The total bill comes to €80, so our share is €20.",
          "We ought to make sure that everyone gets equal shares of the food.",
          "His share of the vote rose by 15 percentage points among Hispanics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of something that several people are involved in:",
        "examples": [
          "She's not doing her share of the work.",
          "We must all accept some share of the responsibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the equal parts that the ownership of a company is divided into, and that can be bought by members of the public:",
        "examples": [
          "The value of my shares has risen/fallen by eight percent.",
          "We have some shares in Apple.",
          "He invests in stocks and shares.",
          "share prices"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone shares something on a social media website:",
        "examples": [
          "Her post has had over a thousand shares on Facebook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts into which something has been divided:",
        "examples": [
          "The total bill comes to $200, so our share is $40.",
          "She’s not doing her fair share of the work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the equal parts into which the ownership of a company is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "She owns 2000 shares of General Electric."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide or use something with others:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Why don’t we share the salad?",
          "[ I/T ] All the employees in the company share (in) the profits.",
          "[ T ] She shares an office with Anne.",
          "[ T ] It’s a long trip – why don’t we share the driving (= each do some of it)?",
          "[ T ] Our whole family shares an interest in hiking (= We all like it).",
          "[ T ] I have an idea I’d like to share with you (= tell you)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts that results when something is divided between several people, groups, etc., or a number representing that part:",
        "examples": [
          "The total bill comes to €80, so our share is €20.",
          "The party's share of the vote fell from 39% to 24%.",
          "We must all accept some share of the responsibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the units that the ownership of a company, fund, etc. is divided into and which can be bought by members of the public:",
        "examples": [
          "She buys and sells stocks and shares.",
          "The value of my shares has fallen by 8%.",
          "Share prices have gone up for three weeks in a row.",
          "have/own/hold shares in sth",
          "On the London Stock Exchange, 18.5 million shares were traded yesterday.",
          "The company is talking to its investors about issuing shares to fund the deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot, or more than enough, of something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "We've certainly got our share of problems at the moment.",
          "The country's economy has seen its fair share of difficult times lately."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sharecropper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a farmer who rents land and who gives part of his or her crop as rent, especially in the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a low social class of farm workers who receive a share of the value of the crop and who must pay the farm owner for seed, tools, food, and a place to live",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a farmer who rents land and who gives part of his or her crop as rent to the land owner:",
        "examples": [
          "Unfortunately landlords are willing to provide land to poor sharecroppers if they'll grow poppy on it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "owned, divided, felt, or experienced by more than one person:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is in shared ownership.",
          "She and her husband have many shared interests.",
          "We talked about our shared experiences of India."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "owned or used by more than one person:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is in shared ownership.",
          "shared services/resources",
          "In a complex world of shared information it is important to have the best security for your computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "experienced or understood in the same way by more than one person:",
        "examples": [
          "shared values/beliefs/culture",
          "a shared commitment to free trade",
          "The team must feel that they are working towards shared goals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shareholder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who owns shares in a company and therefore gets part of the company's profits and the right to vote on how the company is controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "Shareholders will be voting on the proposed merger of the companies next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who owns shares in a company",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that owns shares in a company:",
        "examples": [
          "Shareholders will be voting on the proposed merger of the companies next week.",
          "Under the proposals, shareholders will receive a cash offer of between 245p and 255p a share.",
          "It has not been demonstrated that good environmental and social practices create value for shareholders, but it is clear that bad ones can destroy it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shareholders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who owns shares in a company and therefore gets part of the company's profits and the right to vote on how the company is controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "Shareholders will be voting on the proposed merger of the companies next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who owns shares in a company",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that owns shares in a company:",
        "examples": [
          "Shareholders will be voting on the proposed merger of the companies next week.",
          "Under the proposals, shareholders will receive a cash offer of between 245p and 255p a share.",
          "It has not been demonstrated that good environmental and social practices create value for shareholders, but it is clear that bad ones can destroy it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sharer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation where the duties and the pay of one job are divided between two people who work at different times during the day or week:",
        "examples": [
          "a jobshare partnership",
          "We're doing a jobshare, so I work two days a week, and she works three."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a job for which the duties and the pay are divided between two people who work at different times during the day or week:",
        "examples": [
          "Applications to jobshare will be welcomed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shares": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have or use something at the same time as someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "She's very possessive about her toys and finds it hard to share.",
          "Bill and I shared an office for years.",
          "I share a house with four other people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide food, money, goods, etc. and give part of it to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you share your sandwich with me?",
          "Let's share the sweets (out) among/between everyone.",
          "We should share (in) the reward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two or more people share an activity, they each do some of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we share the driving?",
          "We shared the preparation for the party between us, so it wasn't too much work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two or more people or things share a feeling, quality, or experience, they both or all have the same feeling, quality, or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "We share an interest in sailing.",
          "All hospitals share some common characteristics.",
          "I don't share your views/beliefs.",
          "The management and the union both share in the responsibility for the crisis.",
          "She knew that he was the person she wanted to share her life with."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone else about your thoughts, feelings, ideas, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He's not very good at sharing his worries.",
          "It's nice to have someone you can share your problems with.",
          "Come on, Bob, share the joke (with us)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something on a social media website so that other people can see it, or to let other people see something that someone else has put on a website :",
        "examples": [
          "You might even recommend an article to other readers or share it on Facebook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of something that has been divided between several people:",
        "examples": [
          "The total bill comes to €80, so our share is €20.",
          "We ought to make sure that everyone gets equal shares of the food.",
          "His share of the vote rose by 15 percentage points among Hispanics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of something that several people are involved in:",
        "examples": [
          "She's not doing her share of the work.",
          "We must all accept some share of the responsibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the equal parts that the ownership of a company is divided into, and that can be bought by members of the public:",
        "examples": [
          "The value of my shares has risen/fallen by eight percent.",
          "We have some shares in Apple.",
          "He invests in stocks and shares.",
          "share prices"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone shares something on a social media website:",
        "examples": [
          "Her post has had over a thousand shares on Facebook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts into which something has been divided:",
        "examples": [
          "The total bill comes to $200, so our share is $40.",
          "She’s not doing her fair share of the work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the equal parts into which the ownership of a company is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "She owns 2000 shares of General Electric."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide or use something with others:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Why don’t we share the salad?",
          "[ I/T ] All the employees in the company share (in) the profits.",
          "[ T ] She shares an office with Anne.",
          "[ T ] It’s a long trip – why don’t we share the driving (= each do some of it)?",
          "[ T ] Our whole family shares an interest in hiking (= We all like it).",
          "[ T ] I have an idea I’d like to share with you (= tell you)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts that results when something is divided between several people, groups, etc., or a number representing that part:",
        "examples": [
          "The total bill comes to €80, so our share is €20.",
          "The party's share of the vote fell from 39% to 24%.",
          "We must all accept some share of the responsibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the units that the ownership of a company, fund, etc. is divided into and which can be bought by members of the public:",
        "examples": [
          "She buys and sells stocks and shares.",
          "The value of my shares has fallen by 8%.",
          "Share prices have gone up for three weeks in a row.",
          "have/own/hold shares in sth",
          "On the London Stock Exchange, 18.5 million shares were traded yesterday.",
          "The company is talking to its investors about issuing shares to fund the deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot, or more than enough, of something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "We've certainly got our share of problems at the moment.",
          "The country's economy has seen its fair share of difficult times lately."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sharia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the holy laws of Islam that cover all parts of a Muslim's life:",
        "examples": [
          "sharia law"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sharing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or use something at the same time as someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "She's very possessive about her toys and finds it hard to share.",
          "Bill and I shared an office for years.",
          "I share a house with four other people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide food, money, goods, etc. and give part of it to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you share your sandwich with me?",
          "Let's share the sweets (out) among/between everyone.",
          "We should share (in) the reward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two or more people share an activity, they each do some of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Shall we share the driving?",
          "We shared the preparation for the party between us, so it wasn't too much work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two or more people or things share a feeling, quality, or experience, they both or all have the same feeling, quality, or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "We share an interest in sailing.",
          "All hospitals share some common characteristics.",
          "I don't share your views/beliefs.",
          "The management and the union both share in the responsibility for the crisis.",
          "She knew that he was the person she wanted to share her life with."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone else about your thoughts, feelings, ideas, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He's not very good at sharing his worries.",
          "It's nice to have someone you can share your problems with.",
          "Come on, Bob, share the joke (with us)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something on a social media website so that other people can see it, or to let other people see something that someone else has put on a website :",
        "examples": [
          "You might even recommend an article to other readers or share it on Facebook."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shark": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back:",
        "examples": [
          "a great white shark",
          "a basking shark",
          "The movie \"Jaws\" is about a man-eating shark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dishonest person, especially one who persuades other people to pay too much money for something:",
        "examples": [
          "People who need a place to live can often find themselves at the mercy of local property sharks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of large fish that has rows of sharp teeth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A shark is also a person who cheats other people, esp. if they seem trusting:",
        "examples": [
          "a loan shark"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dishonest person, especially one who persuades other people to pay too much money for something:",
        "examples": [
          "People who need a place to live can often find themselves at the mercy of local property sharks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sharks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back:",
        "examples": [
          "a great white shark",
          "a basking shark",
          "The movie \"Jaws\" is about a man-eating shark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dishonest person, especially one who persuades other people to pay too much money for something:",
        "examples": [
          "People who need a place to live can often find themselves at the mercy of local property sharks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of large fish that has rows of sharp teeth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A shark is also a person who cheats other people, esp. if they seem trusting:",
        "examples": [
          "a loan shark"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dishonest person, especially one who persuades other people to pay too much money for something:",
        "examples": [
          "People who need a place to live can often find themselves at the mercy of local property sharks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sharp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something:",
        "examples": [
          "a knife with a sharp edge/blade.",
          "sharp teeth/claws/fingernails",
          "The point of this pencil isn't sharp enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing or describing a quick, strong pain that makes you feel like you have been cut:",
        "examples": [
          "She nudged me with a sharp elbow, to tell me to be quiet.",
          "sharp pain I have this sharp pain in my chest, doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a part of someone's face that is very pointed:",
        "examples": [
          "a thin face with a sharp nose"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is sharp or makes a sharp statement, they speak or act in a severe and angry way that can hurt other people:",
        "examples": [
          "sharp with He was a little sharp with me when I asked him to help.",
          "sharp criticism The proposals came in for some sharp criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening suddenly, quickly, and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "a sharp drop in temperature",
          "a sharp decline in the standard of living",
          "sharp rise/increase a sharp rise/increase in the number of cases of the disease",
          "sharp bend a sharp bend in the road",
          "sharp blow to suffer a sharp blow to the head"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sour in taste:",
        "examples": [
          "sharp taste Lemons have a sharp taste.",
          "This cheese is rather sharp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clear; easy to see or understand:",
        "examples": [
          "This TV gives a very sharp picture.",
          "in sharp contrast The mountains stood in sharp contrast to the blue sky.",
          "sharp distinction There is a sharp distinction between crimes which involve injury to people and those that don't.",
          "sharp reminder It was a sharp reminder of how dangerous the world can be."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligent or quick to notice things:",
        "examples": [
          "Birdwatchers need to have sharp ears and eyes.",
          "She has a sharp eye for a bargain.",
          "Our new director is very sharp.",
          "sharp mind/intellect She manages to combine a sharp mind/intellect with a sympathetic manner.",
          "sharp wit He was a man of sharp wit/sharp-witted man who always spoke his mind.",
          "The play was full of sharp one-liners.",
          "as sharp as a tack US He may be old but he's still as sharp as a tack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "Tony is a very sharp dresser.",
          "sharp-suited a sharp-suited business executive"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suddenly or immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "sharp left/right After the church, turn sharp left/right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exactly at the stated time:",
        "examples": [
          "The performance will start at 7.30 sharp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "higher than the correct or stated musical note:",
        "examples": [
          "The E string on my guitar is a bit sharp.",
          "This concerto is in the key of C sharp (= the set of musical notes a semitone higher than the one based on the note C).",
          "to sing sharp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a symbol for) a note that is a semitone higher than the stated note",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of equipment, such as a needle, that has a sharp point or edge:",
        "examples": [
          "The safe disposal of sharps is very important.",
          "Medical providers were required to convert to safer sharps by April 16."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a thin edge or point that can cut something:",
        "examples": [
          "a sharp blade/knife",
          "She put a sharp point on the pencil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sudden and immediately noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "a sharp drop in temperature",
          "a sharp increase in prices",
          "There’s a sharp curve in the road up ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strongly felt:",
        "examples": [
          "As he leaned over, he felt a sudden, sharp pain in his lower back.",
          "This sauce is pretty sharp (= It has a strong taste)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to be strong enough to be felt as painful:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate delivered a sharp attack on her opponent’s voting record.",
          "Leonard has a sharp tongue (= often speaks in a severe and critical way)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy to see or understand; clear:",
        "examples": [
          "High-definition television produces a very sharp picture.",
          "Sales this month were up, in sharp contrast to the dismal sales of the last few months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to understand or see quickly and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a really sharp mind and a great sense of humor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "a sharp dresser"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "higher in pitch than a particular note or the correct note",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "exactly at the stated time:",
        "examples": [
          "The tour bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. sharp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark in written music showing that a note should be played a half step higher",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sharp change is sudden and very noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "a sharp rise/increase in sth Analysts expect a sharp rise in core inflation to 2.7%.",
          "The decision is likely to mean a sharp increase in regulatory fees paid by companies registered as sponsors.",
          "a sharp drop/decline/fall in sth There has been a sharp decline in the standard of living.",
          "Builders faced a sharp drop in construction spending in November."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing intelligence and excellent judgement:",
        "examples": [
          "The two are very sharp businessmen who have seen their property business move from handling small-scale office developments to schemes totaling €800 million.",
          "She is known in the media as a sharp and incisive thinker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sharp language is severe and angry:",
        "examples": [
          "The CEO's proposals came in for some sharp criticism.",
          "be sharp with sb He was sharp with me when I asked him to help.",
          "Gomez's business practices came under sharp attack at the Senate hearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is clearly recognized as different to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales were particularly strong last month, in sharp contrast to its main competitors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sharpen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something sharp or sharper:",
        "examples": [
          "My pencil is blunt - I'll have to sharpen it.",
          "figurative The company is cutting production costs in an attempt to sharpen its competitive edge (= in order to improve how competitive it is)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "Recent changes have sharpened competition between the airlines.",
          "The prison riots have sharpened the debate about how prisons should be run."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope this course will help me sharpen my computer skills.",
          "I went to university to sharpen my mind.",
          "sharpen your wits We'll need to sharpen our wits if we're going to defeat Jack's team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something clearer:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you sharpen the focus on this camera?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something play a higher musical note:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to sharpen the A string on your violin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something stronger, or to improve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The dollar’s decline in value sharpened fears of another recession.",
          "I’m taking a course that should help me sharpen my computer skills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something clearer:",
        "examples": [
          "Turn the knob to sharpen the focus of the slide projector."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something sharp or sharper:",
        "examples": [
          "We just had these knives/scissors sharpened.",
          "He sharpened his pencil (= made the end used for writing come to a point)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sharpened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something sharp or sharper:",
        "examples": [
          "My pencil is blunt - I'll have to sharpen it.",
          "figurative The company is cutting production costs in an attempt to sharpen its competitive edge (= in order to improve how competitive it is)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "Recent changes have sharpened competition between the airlines.",
          "The prison riots have sharpened the debate about how prisons should be run."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope this course will help me sharpen my computer skills.",
          "I went to university to sharpen my mind.",
          "sharpen your wits We'll need to sharpen our wits if we're going to defeat Jack's team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something clearer:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you sharpen the focus on this camera?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something play a higher musical note:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to sharpen the A string on your violin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sharpener": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine or tool for making things such as pencils or knives sharper:",
        "examples": [
          "a pencil/knife sharpener"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device or tool for making something sharper, esp. pencils or knives:",
        "examples": [
          "a pencil sharpener"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sharpening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something sharp or sharper:",
        "examples": [
          "My pencil is blunt - I'll have to sharpen it.",
          "figurative The company is cutting production costs in an attempt to sharpen its competitive edge (= in order to improve how competitive it is)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "Recent changes have sharpened competition between the airlines.",
          "The prison riots have sharpened the debate about how prisons should be run."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope this course will help me sharpen my computer skills.",
          "I went to university to sharpen my mind.",
          "sharpen your wits We'll need to sharpen our wits if we're going to defeat Jack's team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something clearer:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you sharpen the focus on this camera?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something play a higher musical note:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to sharpen the A string on your violin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sharper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something:",
        "examples": [
          "a knife with a sharp edge/blade.",
          "sharp teeth/claws/fingernails",
          "The point of this pencil isn't sharp enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing or describing a quick, strong pain that makes you feel like you have been cut:",
        "examples": [
          "She nudged me with a sharp elbow, to tell me to be quiet.",
          "sharp pain I have this sharp pain in my chest, doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a part of someone's face that is very pointed:",
        "examples": [
          "a thin face with a sharp nose"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is sharp or makes a sharp statement, they speak or act in a severe and angry way that can hurt other people:",
        "examples": [
          "sharp with He was a little sharp with me when I asked him to help.",
          "sharp criticism The proposals came in for some sharp criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening suddenly, quickly, and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "a sharp drop in temperature",
          "a sharp decline in the standard of living",
          "sharp rise/increase a sharp rise/increase in the number of cases of the disease",
          "sharp bend a sharp bend in the road",
          "sharp blow to suffer a sharp blow to the head"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sour in taste:",
        "examples": [
          "sharp taste Lemons have a sharp taste.",
          "This cheese is rather sharp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clear; easy to see or understand:",
        "examples": [
          "This TV gives a very sharp picture.",
          "in sharp contrast The mountains stood in sharp contrast to the blue sky.",
          "sharp distinction There is a sharp distinction between crimes which involve injury to people and those that don't.",
          "sharp reminder It was a sharp reminder of how dangerous the world can be."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligent or quick to notice things:",
        "examples": [
          "Birdwatchers need to have sharp ears and eyes.",
          "She has a sharp eye for a bargain.",
          "Our new director is very sharp.",
          "sharp mind/intellect She manages to combine a sharp mind/intellect with a sympathetic manner.",
          "sharp wit He was a man of sharp wit/sharp-witted man who always spoke his mind.",
          "The play was full of sharp one-liners.",
          "as sharp as a tack US He may be old but he's still as sharp as a tack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "Tony is a very sharp dresser.",
          "sharp-suited a sharp-suited business executive"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suddenly or immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "sharp left/right After the church, turn sharp left/right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exactly at the stated time:",
        "examples": [
          "The performance will start at 7.30 sharp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "higher than the correct or stated musical note:",
        "examples": [
          "The E string on my guitar is a bit sharp.",
          "This concerto is in the key of C sharp (= the set of musical notes a semitone higher than the one based on the note C).",
          "to sing sharp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a symbol for) a note that is a semitone higher than the stated note",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of equipment, such as a needle, that has a sharp point or edge:",
        "examples": [
          "The safe disposal of sharps is very important.",
          "Medical providers were required to convert to safer sharps by April 16."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a thin edge or point that can cut something:",
        "examples": [
          "a sharp blade/knife",
          "She put a sharp point on the pencil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sudden and immediately noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "a sharp drop in temperature",
          "a sharp increase in prices",
          "There’s a sharp curve in the road up ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strongly felt:",
        "examples": [
          "As he leaned over, he felt a sudden, sharp pain in his lower back.",
          "This sauce is pretty sharp (= It has a strong taste)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to be strong enough to be felt as painful:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate delivered a sharp attack on her opponent’s voting record.",
          "Leonard has a sharp tongue (= often speaks in a severe and critical way)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy to see or understand; clear:",
        "examples": [
          "High-definition television produces a very sharp picture.",
          "Sales this month were up, in sharp contrast to the dismal sales of the last few months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to understand or see quickly and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a really sharp mind and a great sense of humor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "a sharp dresser"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "higher in pitch than a particular note or the correct note",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "exactly at the stated time:",
        "examples": [
          "The tour bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. sharp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark in written music showing that a note should be played a half step higher",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sharp change is sudden and very noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "a sharp rise/increase in sth Analysts expect a sharp rise in core inflation to 2.7%.",
          "The decision is likely to mean a sharp increase in regulatory fees paid by companies registered as sponsors.",
          "a sharp drop/decline/fall in sth There has been a sharp decline in the standard of living.",
          "Builders faced a sharp drop in construction spending in November."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing intelligence and excellent judgement:",
        "examples": [
          "The two are very sharp businessmen who have seen their property business move from handling small-scale office developments to schemes totaling €800 million.",
          "She is known in the media as a sharp and incisive thinker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sharp language is severe and angry:",
        "examples": [
          "The CEO's proposals came in for some sharp criticism.",
          "be sharp with sb He was sharp with me when I asked him to help.",
          "Gomez's business practices came under sharp attack at the Senate hearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is clearly recognized as different to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales were particularly strong last month, in sharp contrast to its main competitors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sharpest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something:",
        "examples": [
          "a knife with a sharp edge/blade.",
          "sharp teeth/claws/fingernails",
          "The point of this pencil isn't sharp enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing or describing a quick, strong pain that makes you feel like you have been cut:",
        "examples": [
          "She nudged me with a sharp elbow, to tell me to be quiet.",
          "sharp pain I have this sharp pain in my chest, doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a part of someone's face that is very pointed:",
        "examples": [
          "a thin face with a sharp nose"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is sharp or makes a sharp statement, they speak or act in a severe and angry way that can hurt other people:",
        "examples": [
          "sharp with He was a little sharp with me when I asked him to help.",
          "sharp criticism The proposals came in for some sharp criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening suddenly, quickly, and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "a sharp drop in temperature",
          "a sharp decline in the standard of living",
          "sharp rise/increase a sharp rise/increase in the number of cases of the disease",
          "sharp bend a sharp bend in the road",
          "sharp blow to suffer a sharp blow to the head"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sour in taste:",
        "examples": [
          "sharp taste Lemons have a sharp taste.",
          "This cheese is rather sharp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clear; easy to see or understand:",
        "examples": [
          "This TV gives a very sharp picture.",
          "in sharp contrast The mountains stood in sharp contrast to the blue sky.",
          "sharp distinction There is a sharp distinction between crimes which involve injury to people and those that don't.",
          "sharp reminder It was a sharp reminder of how dangerous the world can be."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligent or quick to notice things:",
        "examples": [
          "Birdwatchers need to have sharp ears and eyes.",
          "She has a sharp eye for a bargain.",
          "Our new director is very sharp.",
          "sharp mind/intellect She manages to combine a sharp mind/intellect with a sympathetic manner.",
          "sharp wit He was a man of sharp wit/sharp-witted man who always spoke his mind.",
          "The play was full of sharp one-liners.",
          "as sharp as a tack US He may be old but he's still as sharp as a tack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "Tony is a very sharp dresser.",
          "sharp-suited a sharp-suited business executive"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suddenly or immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "sharp left/right After the church, turn sharp left/right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exactly at the stated time:",
        "examples": [
          "The performance will start at 7.30 sharp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "higher than the correct or stated musical note:",
        "examples": [
          "The E string on my guitar is a bit sharp.",
          "This concerto is in the key of C sharp (= the set of musical notes a semitone higher than the one based on the note C).",
          "to sing sharp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a symbol for) a note that is a semitone higher than the stated note",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of equipment, such as a needle, that has a sharp point or edge:",
        "examples": [
          "The safe disposal of sharps is very important.",
          "Medical providers were required to convert to safer sharps by April 16."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a thin edge or point that can cut something:",
        "examples": [
          "a sharp blade/knife",
          "She put a sharp point on the pencil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sudden and immediately noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "a sharp drop in temperature",
          "a sharp increase in prices",
          "There’s a sharp curve in the road up ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strongly felt:",
        "examples": [
          "As he leaned over, he felt a sudden, sharp pain in his lower back.",
          "This sauce is pretty sharp (= It has a strong taste)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended to be strong enough to be felt as painful:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate delivered a sharp attack on her opponent’s voting record.",
          "Leonard has a sharp tongue (= often speaks in a severe and critical way)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy to see or understand; clear:",
        "examples": [
          "High-definition television produces a very sharp picture.",
          "Sales this month were up, in sharp contrast to the dismal sales of the last few months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to understand or see quickly and easily:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a really sharp mind and a great sense of humor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "a sharp dresser"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "higher in pitch than a particular note or the correct note",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "exactly at the stated time:",
        "examples": [
          "The tour bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. sharp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark in written music showing that a note should be played a half step higher",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sharp change is sudden and very noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "a sharp rise/increase in sth Analysts expect a sharp rise in core inflation to 2.7%.",
          "The decision is likely to mean a sharp increase in regulatory fees paid by companies registered as sponsors.",
          "a sharp drop/decline/fall in sth There has been a sharp decline in the standard of living.",
          "Builders faced a sharp drop in construction spending in November."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing intelligence and excellent judgement:",
        "examples": [
          "The two are very sharp businessmen who have seen their property business move from handling small-scale office developments to schemes totaling €800 million.",
          "She is known in the media as a sharp and incisive thinker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sharp language is severe and angry:",
        "examples": [
          "The CEO's proposals came in for some sharp criticism.",
          "be sharp with sb He was sharp with me when I asked him to help.",
          "Gomez's business practices came under sharp attack at the Senate hearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is clearly recognized as different to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales were particularly strong last month, in sharp contrast to its main competitors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sharpie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of marker pen with a thick point for writing or drawing:",
        "examples": [
          "He took a Sharpie and wrote the word \"freedom\" on the page.",
          "She gets asked for so many autographs that she brings her own Sharpie ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sharply": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "quickly and suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "Inflation has risen/fallen sharply.",
          "His health improved/deteriorated sharply this week.",
          "The road bends sharply to the left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that will cut or make a hole:",
        "examples": [
          "a sharply pointed nail"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "severely and angrily:",
        "examples": [
          "a sharply-worded letter of complaint",
          "He spoke sharply to his daughter.",
          "The police have been sharply criticized for their handling of the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clearly and obviously:",
        "examples": [
          "a sharply focused photograph",
          "We have sharply differing views."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a fashionable way:",
        "examples": [
          "to be sharply dressed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quickly noticing things:",
        "examples": [
          "Her ears are sharply attuned to her baby's cry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a sudden and immediately noticeable way:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates rose sharply last month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is strongly felt or that has a strong effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie is sharply funny in these scenes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a strong way that is intended to be painful:",
        "examples": [
          "The current government has sharply criticized the court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is easy to see or understand; clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "We have sharply differing views on this issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is sudden and very noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "rise/fall sharply Inflation has risen sharply.",
          "Dealer sales fell sharply in August."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "severely and angrily:",
        "examples": [
          "I wrote them a sharply-worded letter of complaint.",
          "Some lawmakers sharply criticized the proposal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sharpness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something:",
        "examples": [
          "The warriors admired the sharpness of the sword's blade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being said or done in a severe and angry way that can hurt other people:",
        "examples": [
          "I was taken aback by the sharpness of her reply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being unpleasantly cold:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a wintry sharpness in the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being clear:",
        "examples": [
          "the sharpness of a photograph/image"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being intelligent or quick to notice things:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a remarkable sharpness of mind.",
          "The condition can cause patients to lose some of their mental sharpness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being physically quick and skilful:",
        "examples": [
          "The player still has some way to go before he regains his sharpness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of having a strong or sour taste:",
        "examples": [
          "The sweetness of the pumpkin is well complemented by the sharpness of the cheese."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being sudden and very strong or noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "They could not easily explain the sharpness of the fall in earnings.",
          "He was unprepared for the sharpness of the bend in the road.",
          "The sharpness of the pain was enough to send me to the doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligence and excellent judgement:",
        "examples": [
          "At 71, he worries about losing his sharpness and his formidable business sense.",
          "the sharpness of her mind"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which a change is sudden and noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "The sharpness of the slowdown in the industry means difficult times are ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the anger and severity that shows in someone's words:",
        "examples": [
          "I was surprised by the sharpness of her tone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sharpshooter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is skilled at firing (= shooting) a gun and accurately hitting what they are aiming at:",
        "examples": [
          "There was an outcry when park officials decided to hire sharpshooters to cull the herd.",
          "police/army sharpshooters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is able to accurately throw, kick, or hit the ball into the goal they are aiming at, especially in sports such as basketball:",
        "examples": [
          "They acquired sharpshooter Ray Allen from Seattle.",
          "Their attacking system is aimed at freeing up the team's sharpshooters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shatter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) break suddenly into very small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "The glass shattered into a thousand tiny pieces.",
          "His leg was shattered in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end or severely damage something:",
        "examples": [
          "The book shattered all her illusions about the Romans.",
          "Noisy motorbikes shattered the peace/calm/stillness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break suddenly or cause something to break suddenly into small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The earthquake shattered all the windows in the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig.to end or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The defeat shattered her confidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shattered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "broken into very small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "Shattered glass lay all over the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely upset:",
        "examples": [
          "The family were shattered by the news of Annabel's suicide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely tired:",
        "examples": [
          "By the time I got home, I was shattered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shattering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel extremely tired:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a shattering schedule - seven meetings in two days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel extremely upset:",
        "examples": [
          "Losing the family business was a shattering blow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with a noun to describe a situation that ends, breaks, or has a very powerful effect on something:",
        "examples": [
          "a confidence-shattering defeat (= one which destroys confidence)",
          "His presidential campaign has collected a record-shattering $640 million."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shatters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) break suddenly into very small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "The glass shattered into a thousand tiny pieces.",
          "His leg was shattered in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end or severely damage something:",
        "examples": [
          "The book shattered all her illusions about the Romans.",
          "Noisy motorbikes shattered the peace/calm/stillness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break suddenly or cause something to break suddenly into small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The earthquake shattered all the windows in the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig.to end or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The defeat shattered her confidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shave": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove hair from the body, especially a man's face, by cutting it close to the skin with a razor, so that the skin feels smooth:",
        "examples": [
          "John has to shave twice a day.",
          "I always shave my legs in the shower.",
          "Do you shave under your arms?",
          "shave something (off) When my dad shaved his beard (off), he looked ten years younger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an object, especially a ball, shaves something, it just touches its surface when it passes it:",
        "examples": [
          "With the goalkeeper beaten, the ball shaved the crossbar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to intentionally score fewer points than possible in order to dishonestly or illegally affect the margin of victory in a game:",
        "examples": [
          "shave points He claimed he never shaved points or asked other athletes to do so."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of shaving, especially a man's face:",
        "examples": [
          "need a shave He had been up all night and needed a shave.",
          "have a shave UK He washed and had a shave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove hair from the face or body by cutting it close to the skin with a razor (= a device with a blade):",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He shaved his face.",
          "[ I ] He carefully shaved around the cut on his cheek.",
          "[ M ] I was amazed to see he had shaved off his beard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you shave an amount off or from an object or surface, you cut a thin layer from it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] She shaved about an eighth of an inch off the door, and now it closes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shaved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove hair from the body, especially a man's face, by cutting it close to the skin with a razor, so that the skin feels smooth:",
        "examples": [
          "John has to shave twice a day.",
          "I always shave my legs in the shower.",
          "Do you shave under your arms?",
          "shave something (off) When my dad shaved his beard (off), he looked ten years younger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an object, especially a ball, shaves something, it just touches its surface when it passes it:",
        "examples": [
          "With the goalkeeper beaten, the ball shaved the crossbar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to intentionally score fewer points than possible in order to dishonestly or illegally affect the margin of victory in a game:",
        "examples": [
          "shave points He claimed he never shaved points or asked other athletes to do so."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shaver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electric device for shaving hair from someone's face or body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young man or boy:",
        "examples": [
          "He must be pretty old by now, and yet he still looks just like a young shaver stepping out in his first blazer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device, esp. an electric one, used to shave",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shaves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove hair from the body, especially a man's face, by cutting it close to the skin with a razor, so that the skin feels smooth:",
        "examples": [
          "John has to shave twice a day.",
          "I always shave my legs in the shower.",
          "Do you shave under your arms?",
          "shave something (off) When my dad shaved his beard (off), he looked ten years younger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an object, especially a ball, shaves something, it just touches its surface when it passes it:",
        "examples": [
          "With the goalkeeper beaten, the ball shaved the crossbar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to intentionally score fewer points than possible in order to dishonestly or illegally affect the margin of victory in a game:",
        "examples": [
          "shave points He claimed he never shaved points or asked other athletes to do so."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of shaving, especially a man's face:",
        "examples": [
          "need a shave He had been up all night and needed a shave.",
          "have a shave UK He washed and had a shave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove hair from the face or body by cutting it close to the skin with a razor (= a device with a blade):",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He shaved his face.",
          "[ I ] He carefully shaved around the cut on his cheek.",
          "[ M ] I was amazed to see he had shaved off his beard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you shave an amount off or from an object or surface, you cut a thin layer from it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] She shaved about an eighth of an inch off the door, and now it closes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shaving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "for using when you shave:",
        "examples": [
          "a shaving brush",
          "shaving cream/gel",
          "shaving foam"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shavings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small, very thin pieces of a hard substance:",
        "examples": [
          "The floor was covered in wood shavings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shaw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the parts of a potato plant that grow above the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "If you cut the shaws off when they are still strong and green then the potatoes will stop growing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cut the wool off a sheep:",
        "examples": [
          "The farmer taught her how to shear sheep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut the hair on a person's head close to the skin, especially without care:",
        "examples": [
          "He recalled the humiliation of having his hair shorn and exchanging his clothes for the prison uniform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have something taken away from you:",
        "examples": [
          "The ex-president, although shorn of his official powers, still has influence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If part of something, especially something made of metal, shears, it breaks into two pieces, usually because of a sideways force:",
        "examples": [
          "shear (off) The old screws holding the engine casing had sheared (off)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "movement in the plates in the surface of the earth that causes them to change shape or break",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut off the hair of an animal or a person:",
        "examples": [
          "The barber sheared Jim’s hair, just like you’d shear a sheep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "movement in the plates in the surface of the earth that causes them to change shape or break",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shears": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very large scissors:",
        "examples": [
          "gardening/dressmaking shears",
          "a pair of shears",
          "They use electric shears for sheep shearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large scissors (= cutting tool), or a similar tool for cutting:",
        "examples": [
          "kitchen shears",
          "pruning shears for the garden"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shebang": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the whole of something, including everything that is connected with it:",
        "examples": [
          "The wedding's next week, but my parents are taking care of the whole shebang."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small building, usually made of wood, used for storing things:",
        "examples": [
          "a tool/storage shed",
          "UK a garden/bicycle shed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, simple building used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the lambing shed",
          "a cow shed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(often used in newspapers) to get rid of something you do not need or want:",
        "examples": [
          "900 jobs will be shed over the next few months.",
          "Psychotherapy helped him to shed some of his insecurity/inhibitions.",
          "I'm going on a diet to see if I can shed (= become thinner by losing) a few pounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose a covering, such as leaves, hair, or skin, because it falls off naturally, or to drop something in a natural way or by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "shed its leaves The trees shed their leaves in autumn.",
          "They ran down to the water, shedding clothes as they went.",
          "UK A lorry had shed a load of gravel across the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow tears or blood to flow:",
        "examples": [
          "She shed a few tears at her daughter's wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to release a virus or bacterium from a cell or body into the environment where it can infect other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Those who have contracted the new coronavirus shed the virus most heavily in the first few days of the illness.",
          "People shed the virus in respiratory droplets and aerosols."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small building usually used for storage or shelter:",
        "examples": [
          "The lawn mower is kept in the shed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something:",
        "examples": [
          "As the day warmed up, she shed her sweater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose hair, leaves, or skin, or to cause hair, skin, or leaves to drop:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My cat shed all over the couch.",
          "[ T ] By November, the trees had shed their leaves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make blood or tears flow:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn’t shed one tear when his old car was stolen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread light:",
        "examples": [
          "A single bulb shed a harsh light on the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something you do not need or want, especially jobs or employees:",
        "examples": [
          "There are rumors that the retailer will shed more than 400 jobs over the next year.",
          "shed workers/employees/staff"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose value in the stock market or other financial markets:",
        "examples": [
          "The stock shed another 16% of its value yesterday, closing at $15.25.",
          "The Dow Jones industrial average shed 242.66 points, or 1.97%, to close at 12,075.96."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large simple building, usually used for storing equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "The structure is used as a truck storage shed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shedding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(often used in newspapers) the act or process of getting rid of something you do not need or want:",
        "examples": [
          "Another round of job shedding is expected.",
          "The most she had hoped for was a shedding of the burden of guilt she carried."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of losing a covering, such as leaves, hair, or skin, because it falls off naturally, or of dropping something in a natural way or by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "In male walruses, the peak period of hair shedding is from June to July.",
          "The shedding of layers of paint from the gallery ceiling revealed the artistry of William Morris."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of allowing tears, blood, etc. to flow:",
        "examples": [
          "Let us work together to stop the shedding of blood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of releasing a virus or bacterium from a cell or body into the environment where it can infect other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug may reduce symptoms, viral shedding, and healing time.",
          "By preventing shedding of the bacteria in both cow cud and faeces, it will reduce the spread of bacteria in food."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sheds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small building, usually made of wood, used for storing things:",
        "examples": [
          "a tool/storage shed",
          "UK a garden/bicycle shed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, simple building used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the lambing shed",
          "a cow shed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(often used in newspapers) to get rid of something you do not need or want:",
        "examples": [
          "900 jobs will be shed over the next few months.",
          "Psychotherapy helped him to shed some of his insecurity/inhibitions.",
          "I'm going on a diet to see if I can shed (= become thinner by losing) a few pounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose a covering, such as leaves, hair, or skin, because it falls off naturally, or to drop something in a natural way or by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "shed its leaves The trees shed their leaves in autumn.",
          "They ran down to the water, shedding clothes as they went.",
          "UK A lorry had shed a load of gravel across the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow tears or blood to flow:",
        "examples": [
          "She shed a few tears at her daughter's wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to release a virus or bacterium from a cell or body into the environment where it can infect other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Those who have contracted the new coronavirus shed the virus most heavily in the first few days of the illness.",
          "People shed the virus in respiratory droplets and aerosols."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small building usually used for storage or shelter:",
        "examples": [
          "The lawn mower is kept in the shed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something:",
        "examples": [
          "As the day warmed up, she shed her sweater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose hair, leaves, or skin, or to cause hair, skin, or leaves to drop:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My cat shed all over the couch.",
          "[ T ] By November, the trees had shed their leaves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make blood or tears flow:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn’t shed one tear when his old car was stolen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread light:",
        "examples": [
          "A single bulb shed a harsh light on the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something you do not need or want, especially jobs or employees:",
        "examples": [
          "There are rumors that the retailer will shed more than 400 jobs over the next year.",
          "shed workers/employees/staff"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose value in the stock market or other financial markets:",
        "examples": [
          "The stock shed another 16% of its value yesterday, closing at $15.25.",
          "The Dow Jones industrial average shed 242.66 points, or 1.97%, to close at 12,075.96."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large simple building, usually used for storing equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "The structure is used as a truck storage shed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sheen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bright, smooth surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The conditioner gives hair a beautiful soft sheen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smooth shine or brightness:",
        "examples": [
          "The polished floor had a beautiful sheen to it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sheep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a farm animal with thick wool that eats grass and is kept for its wool, skin, and meat:",
        "examples": [
          "The farmer has a large flock (= group) of long-haired sheep.",
          "We heard sheep bleating/baaing in the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a farm animal with thick curly hair that eats grass and is kept for its wool, skin, and meat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sheepdog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dog trained to help people control sheep and move them in the direction wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "Two sheepdogs herded the sheep into pens."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sheepishly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is embarrassed because you have done something wrong or silly:",
        "examples": [
          "He sheepishly admitted he hadn’t done his homework.",
          "The 35-year-old man grinned sheepishly when officers asked why he didn't have a licence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sheer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize how very great, important, or powerful a quality or feeling is; nothing except:",
        "examples": [
          "The suggestion is sheer nonsense.",
          "His success was due to sheer willpower/determination.",
          "It was sheer coincidence that we met."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely steep; almost vertical:",
        "examples": [
          "a sheer mountain side",
          "a sheer drop of 100 metres"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sheer clothing or material is so thin, light, and delicate that you can see through it:",
        "examples": [
          "sheer nylon tights",
          "She wore a dress of the sheerest silk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change direction suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought the boats were going to collide, but one sheered off/away at the last second."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not mixed with anything else; pure or complete:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of those books are sheer magic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of size or weight) very large:",
        "examples": [
          "The sheer size of the engine makes it difficult to transport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rising almost straight up or down; very steep:",
        "examples": [
          "She hauled herself up the sheer slope of the mountain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sheet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large piece of thin cloth used on a bed for sleeping on or under:",
        "examples": [
          "I've put clean sheets on the bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, thin, flat, usually rectangular piece of something:",
        "examples": [
          "sheet of glass He used huge sheets of glass to create floor-to-ceiling transparent walls.",
          "polythene/plastic sheet They fixed a polythene/plastic sheet over the broken window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper:",
        "examples": [
          "some sheets of wrapping paper",
          "sheet of paper The application form was a single sheet of paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper with something printed on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The tourist office provides a weekly information sheet about things that are happening in the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, wide mass of something such as fire or ice:",
        "examples": [
          "sheet of flame A sheet of flame shot up into the air immediately after the explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large quantity of rain:",
        "examples": [
          "in sheets The rain was coming down in sheets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rain very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "sheet down We can't go out yet, it's sheeting down outside.",
          "sheet against Rain sheeted against the windows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large rectangular piece of cloth used to cover a bed, or a rectangular piece of any material, such as paper, glass, or metal:",
        "examples": [
          "She made up the bed with clean sheets.",
          "Do you have a sheet of paper I could use?",
          "She put the dough onto cookie sheets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sheet is also a thin layer of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A sheet of ice formed on the puddles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sheets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large quantity of rain:",
        "examples": [
          "in sheets The rain was coming down in sheets.",
          "Sheets of rain had been falling for hours in the south of the country.",
          "We sheltered in the barn, safe from the horizontal wind and sheets of rain.",
          "High winds and sheets of rain had made the journey all but impossible.",
          "The rain was still falling in sheets and driving would have been very unwise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sheffield": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in northern England:",
        "examples": [
          "The was set in Sheffield, a former steel centre.",
          "He took the midday train from Kings Cross Station to Sheffield."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sheik": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an Arab leader",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sheikh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an Arab ruler or head of a group of people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shelf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, flat board fixed horizontally, usually against a wall or inside a cupboard so that objects can be stored on it:",
        "examples": [
          "a glass shelf",
          "on a/the shelf Store the remaining mixture on the top/bottom shelf of the refrigerator.",
          "One wall had shelves from floor to ceiling, crammed with books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat area of rock underwater or on a cliff",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a product can be bought off the shelf, it does not need to be specially made or asked for:",
        "examples": [
          "buy something off the shelf It's often cheaper if you buy wallpaper off the shelf, rather than having to order it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a shop removes something from its shelves, that product stops being available for sale there:",
        "examples": [
          "They considered removing tobacco from their shelves to combat high smoking rates among teens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, flat board hung on a wall or supported by a frame or cabinet, used to hold objects:",
        "examples": [
          "Her shelves are filled with books and photographs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long flat board fixed horizontally, for example against a wall or inside a cupboard, on which objects are stored or shown for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "In another room, stacked on every available shelf are four to five hundred large storage boxes.",
          "Supermarket shelves are filled with cheap, mass-produced food that is packed with calories.",
          "fill/refill the shelves",
          "stock/restock the shelves",
          "The manufacturer has asked retailers to remove the product from the shelves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a product can be bought off the shelf, it does not need to be specially made or requested:",
        "examples": [
          "It's often cheaper if you buy wallpaper off the shelf, rather than having to order it.",
          "The electronic components needed to make the sensors were easily available off the shelf."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shell": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hard outer covering of something, especially nuts, eggs, and some animals:",
        "examples": [
          "Brazil nuts have very hard shells.",
          "A piece of shell fell into the cake mixture.",
          "the shell of a snail/crab/tortoise",
          "a shell necklace (= a piece of jewellery made out of the shells of small sea creatures)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the basic outer structure of a building or vehicle, especially when the parts inside have been destroyed or taken or have not yet been made:",
        "examples": [
          "shell of the shell of a burned-out farmhouse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container, usually with a pointed end, that is filled with explosives and shot from a large gun:",
        "examples": [
          "artillery/mortar shell Artillery and mortar shells were landing in the outskirts of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of boat used for racing, driven by people using oars (= poles with flat ends)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that is used to hide illegal activities:",
        "examples": [
          "The shell advertised bonds for sale to investors, but this offering was essentially a fraud because no bonds ever existed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove peas, nuts, etc. from their shells or their natural covering",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fire shells at something:",
        "examples": [
          "They were under orders to shell the hospital and the town hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if a pitcher (= the player who throws the ball) gets shelled, the batters (= players who try to hit the ball) hit the ball a lot and are able to score a lot of runs (= points):",
        "examples": [
          "The pitcher was shelled for six runs in the first inning.",
          "He pitched well in spring training, but got shelled when the big games came along."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard outer covering of nuts, eggs, a few vegetables, and some animals:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Turtles, snails, and crabs all have shells to protect them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube filled with explosives that is fired from a large gun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fire shells at something:",
        "examples": [
          "Military forces began shelling areas north of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the hard outer covering of nuts and other foods:",
        "examples": [
          "He sits in front of the TV, shelling peanuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that has been created to hide illegal activities:",
        "examples": [
          "The shell advertised bonds for sale to investors, but this offering was essentially a fraud because no bonds ever existed.",
          "She played a vital role in the bribery scheme by creating a shell company to receive a flow of illicit payments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that has been officially created so that it can be sold to someone who does not want to have to create the company themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Most holding company reorganizations involve a merger between the pre-existing company and a shell company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that was active in the past, but that now does little or no business, that someone buys so they do not have to create a new company:",
        "examples": [
          "Maypole was created out of a shell company called Octagon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an organization that has been created to hide illegal activities:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill would prevent US banks from opening accounts for foreign shell banks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shellfish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sea creatures that live in shells and are eaten as food, or one of these creatures:",
        "examples": [
          "Lobsters, crabs, and oysters are all shellfish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that lives in water and has a shell:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Lobsters, crabs, shrimp, mussels, and oysters are all shellfish commonly eaten as food."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shelling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of firing shells (= containers full of explosives) at something:",
        "examples": [
          "Shelling of enemy lines continued all day.",
          "The shelling of some villages was so commonplace that people no longer lived there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of removing the hard outer covering of something, especially nuts, eggs, or some vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "The shelling of peanuts and corn was always done for days and usually lasted long into the nights.",
          "Shelling eggs is not something you can speed up with your food processor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shells": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hard outer covering of something, especially nuts, eggs, and some animals:",
        "examples": [
          "Brazil nuts have very hard shells.",
          "A piece of shell fell into the cake mixture.",
          "the shell of a snail/crab/tortoise",
          "a shell necklace (= a piece of jewellery made out of the shells of small sea creatures)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the basic outer structure of a building or vehicle, especially when the parts inside have been destroyed or taken or have not yet been made:",
        "examples": [
          "shell of the shell of a burned-out farmhouse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container, usually with a pointed end, that is filled with explosives and shot from a large gun:",
        "examples": [
          "artillery/mortar shell Artillery and mortar shells were landing in the outskirts of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of boat used for racing, driven by people using oars (= poles with flat ends)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that is used to hide illegal activities:",
        "examples": [
          "The shell advertised bonds for sale to investors, but this offering was essentially a fraud because no bonds ever existed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove peas, nuts, etc. from their shells or their natural covering",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fire shells at something:",
        "examples": [
          "They were under orders to shell the hospital and the town hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if a pitcher (= the player who throws the ball) gets shelled, the batters (= players who try to hit the ball) hit the ball a lot and are able to score a lot of runs (= points):",
        "examples": [
          "The pitcher was shelled for six runs in the first inning.",
          "He pitched well in spring training, but got shelled when the big games came along."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard outer covering of nuts, eggs, a few vegetables, and some animals:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Turtles, snails, and crabs all have shells to protect them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube filled with explosives that is fired from a large gun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fire shells at something:",
        "examples": [
          "Military forces began shelling areas north of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the hard outer covering of nuts and other foods:",
        "examples": [
          "He sits in front of the TV, shelling peanuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that has been created to hide illegal activities:",
        "examples": [
          "The shell advertised bonds for sale to investors, but this offering was essentially a fraud because no bonds ever existed.",
          "She played a vital role in the bribery scheme by creating a shell company to receive a flow of illicit payments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that has been officially created so that it can be sold to someone who does not want to have to create the company themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Most holding company reorganizations involve a merger between the pre-existing company and a shell company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that was active in the past, but that now does little or no business, that someone buys so they do not have to create a new company:",
        "examples": [
          "Maypole was created out of a shell company called Octagon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an organization that has been created to hide illegal activities:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill would prevent US banks from opening accounts for foreign shell banks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shelter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a building designed to give) protection from bad weather, danger, or attack:",
        "examples": [
          "an air-raid shelter",
          "They opened a shelter to provide temporary housing for the city's homeless.",
          "give/provide shelter from The trees gave/provided some shelter from the rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect yourself from bad weather, danger, or attack:",
        "examples": [
          "find/take shelter in We took shelter for the night in an abandoned house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect yourself, or another person or thing, from bad weather, danger, or attack:",
        "examples": [
          "We were caught in a thunderstorm, without anywhere to shelter.",
          "shelter from A group of us were sheltering from the rain under the trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a secret hiding place so that they will not be caught by the army, police, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "shelter someone from something Local people risked their own lives to shelter resistance fighters from the army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remain in the building that you are in during an emergency such as an extreme weather event or a shooting:",
        "examples": [
          "In most chemical emergencies people are instructed to shelter in place, closing windows and turning off air conditioners to keep out toxic fumes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay at home and only leave when you have to, for example to buy food, especially during an epidemic (= the appearance of a disease in a large number of people at the same time):",
        "examples": [
          "Millions of Californians were told to shelter in place to stop the spread of coronavirus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you shelter income, you legally avoid paying taxes on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Their accountant suggested some novel ways of sheltering their retirement income."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that gives protection, such as a building or tent, or the protection provided:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We took the stray dog to an animal shelter.",
          "[ U ] The wall gave us some shelter from the wind.",
          "[ U ] The program offers shelter to runaway teens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect yourself, or another person or thing, from bad weather, danger, or attack:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The city feeds, clothes, and shelters the orphans.",
          "[ I ] We were caught in a thunderstorm and sheltered in a cave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you shelter income, you find a legal way to avoid paying tax on it:",
        "examples": [
          "shelter savings/assets",
          "shelter sth from sb/sth The company needs to act now to shelter its assets from the taxman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way to legally avoid paying tax:",
        "examples": [
          "shelter from sth These investments continue to offer shelter from capital gains tax."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sheltered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "protected from wind, rain, or other bad weather:",
        "examples": [
          "We found a sheltered spot (= place) to have our picnic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "protected from wind, rain, or bad weather:",
        "examples": [
          "We found a sheltered spot to have our picnic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you have a sheltered life, you are protected from harmful, unpleasant, or frightening experiences:",
        "examples": [
          "I wonder how well she will do on her own after leading such a sheltered life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sheltering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect yourself, or another person or thing, from bad weather, danger, or attack:",
        "examples": [
          "We were caught in a thunderstorm, without anywhere to shelter.",
          "shelter from A group of us were sheltering from the rain under the trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a secret hiding place so that they will not be caught by the army, police, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "shelter someone from something Local people risked their own lives to shelter resistance fighters from the army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remain in the building that you are in during an emergency such as an extreme weather event or a shooting:",
        "examples": [
          "In most chemical emergencies people are instructed to shelter in place, closing windows and turning off air conditioners to keep out toxic fumes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay at home and only leave when you have to, for example to buy food, especially during an epidemic (= the appearance of a disease in a large number of people at the same time):",
        "examples": [
          "Millions of Californians were told to shelter in place to stop the spread of coronavirus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you shelter income, you legally avoid paying taxes on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Their accountant suggested some novel ways of sheltering their retirement income."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shelters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a building designed to give) protection from bad weather, danger, or attack:",
        "examples": [
          "an air-raid shelter",
          "They opened a shelter to provide temporary housing for the city's homeless.",
          "give/provide shelter from The trees gave/provided some shelter from the rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect yourself from bad weather, danger, or attack:",
        "examples": [
          "find/take shelter in We took shelter for the night in an abandoned house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect yourself, or another person or thing, from bad weather, danger, or attack:",
        "examples": [
          "We were caught in a thunderstorm, without anywhere to shelter.",
          "shelter from A group of us were sheltering from the rain under the trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a secret hiding place so that they will not be caught by the army, police, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "shelter someone from something Local people risked their own lives to shelter resistance fighters from the army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remain in the building that you are in during an emergency such as an extreme weather event or a shooting:",
        "examples": [
          "In most chemical emergencies people are instructed to shelter in place, closing windows and turning off air conditioners to keep out toxic fumes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay at home and only leave when you have to, for example to buy food, especially during an epidemic (= the appearance of a disease in a large number of people at the same time):",
        "examples": [
          "Millions of Californians were told to shelter in place to stop the spread of coronavirus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you shelter income, you legally avoid paying taxes on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Their accountant suggested some novel ways of sheltering their retirement income."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that gives protection, such as a building or tent, or the protection provided:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We took the stray dog to an animal shelter.",
          "[ U ] The wall gave us some shelter from the wind.",
          "[ U ] The program offers shelter to runaway teens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect yourself, or another person or thing, from bad weather, danger, or attack:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The city feeds, clothes, and shelters the orphans.",
          "[ I ] We were caught in a thunderstorm and sheltered in a cave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you shelter income, you find a legal way to avoid paying tax on it:",
        "examples": [
          "shelter savings/assets",
          "shelter sth from sb/sth The company needs to act now to shelter its assets from the taxman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way to legally avoid paying tax:",
        "examples": [
          "shelter from sth These investments continue to offer shelter from capital gains tax."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shelve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not take action on something until a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "I've had to shelve my plans to buy a new car, because I can't afford it at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something onto shelves, or to fix shelves somewhere",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a surface such as the bottom of the sea shelves, it slopes down gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "The sea bed shelves gently for several hundred metres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something on a shelf or shelves:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you shelve these books while I unpack the rest?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to delay action on something:",
        "examples": [
          "I shelved plans to buy a new car, because I can’t afford it right now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide to stop working on a plan, idea, etc. until a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "Financial problems have forced the company to shelve their expansion plans.",
          "Public pressure led to a decision to shelve the project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shelved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not take action on something until a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "I've had to shelve my plans to buy a new car, because I can't afford it at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something onto shelves, or to fix shelves somewhere",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a surface such as the bottom of the sea shelves, it slopes down gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "The sea bed shelves gently for several hundred metres."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shelves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of shelf",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "pl of shelf",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shenanigans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "secret or dishonest activities, usually of a complicated type:",
        "examples": [
          "Like many local governments in the state, the county has a long history of political shenanigans.",
          "More business shenanigans were exposed in the newspapers today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "silly behaviour that is usually not very serious or harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "He told stories of his childhood pranks and prep school shenanigans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "humorous or dishonest tricks:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t know how he puts up with their shenanigans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shepherd": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to take care of sheep and move them from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a shepherd boy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a group of people move to where you want them to go, especially in a kind, helpful, and careful way:",
        "examples": [
          "He shepherded the old people towards the dining room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move sheep from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The dogs shepherded the sheep into the pens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes care of sheep",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move and care for sheep, or to lead people somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Visitors are shepherded through the mansion by volunteers.",
          "Roberti shepherded the legislation through Congress (= made sure it was approved)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shepherds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to take care of sheep and move them from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a shepherd boy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a group of people move to where you want them to go, especially in a kind, helpful, and careful way:",
        "examples": [
          "He shepherded the old people towards the dining room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move sheep from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The dogs shepherded the sheep into the pens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes care of sheep",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move and care for sheep, or to lead people somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Visitors are shepherded through the mansion by volunteers.",
          "Roberti shepherded the legislation through Congress (= made sure it was approved)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sheriff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the US, an official whose job is to be in charge of performing the orders of the law courts and making certain that the laws are obeyed within a particular county",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in England and Wales, a person who represents the king or queen in a particular county, and whose duties are mainly in official ceremonies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important judge of a county in Scotland",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an elected law officer in a county (= an area of local government)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sheriffs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the US, an official whose job is to be in charge of performing the orders of the law courts and making certain that the laws are obeyed within a particular county",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in England and Wales, a person who represents the king or queen in a particular county, and whose duties are mainly in official ceremonies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important judge of a county in Scotland",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an elected law officer in a county (= an area of local government)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sherpa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick, soft artificial material used for making clothes that looks similar to sheepskin (= the skin of a sheep with wool on one side):",
        "examples": [
          "This cosy zip hoodie is fully lined with sherpa.",
          "He wore ripped jeans with a sherpa jacket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a Himalayan people who are skilled mountain climbers and who are often employed to help visiting climbers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sherry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of strong wine from southern Spain that is a pale yellow or brown colour, sometimes drunk before a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "sweet/dry sherry",
          "Would you like a glass of sherry/some sherry?",
          "Would you like a sherry (= a glass of sherry)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of strong wine, usually brown in color, originally from Spain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of the second largest religious movement in Islam, based on the belief that Ali, a member of Mohammed's family, and the teachers who came after him were the true religious leaders",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to Shias or their religion:",
        "examples": [
          "the Shia community",
          "\"Actually, I'm Shia,\" he said with a laugh."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shiatsu": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a treatment for pain or illness, originally from ancient Japan, in which particular places on the body are pressed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shield": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a large, flat object made of metal or leather that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, flat object made of strong plastic that police officers hold in front of their bodies to protect themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "The police held up their riot shields against the flying rocks and bricks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone used as protection or providing protection:",
        "examples": [
          "The anti-personnel mines were laid as a protective shield around the town.",
          "Anger can function as a shield against (= a way of avoiding) even more painful emotions of loss and hurt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat object with two straight sides, a rounded or pointed lower edge, and usually a straight top edge, on which there is a coat of arms",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object shaped like a shield that is used as a symbol or badge:",
        "examples": [
          "The blazer has a shield sewn on the pocket.",
          "US When he retired from the police, he had to turn in his shield."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object shaped like a shield that is given as a prize:",
        "examples": [
          "Our school won the county basketball shield this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She held her hand above her eyes to shield them from the sun.",
          "They are accused of trying to shield the General from US federal investigators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, to keep your body between an opponent and the ball, with your back to the other player, to prevent them from getting the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "We teach young players how to step in front of the defender and use their body to shield the ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect yourself from a disease by staying at home and having as little contact as possible with people from outside your home, because you are at risk of becoming seriously ill if you get the disease:",
        "examples": [
          "Please contact your GP if you think you should be shielding.",
          "Cancer patients need to shield from coronovirus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal or other material, carried to protect the front of the body when being attacked, or a person or thing that provides protection:",
        "examples": [
          "The police held up their riot shields.",
          "The ozone layer is the earth’s shield against radiation from the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "When the lights came on, I shielded my eyes with my hands,",
          "Mom tried to shield us from the bad news."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shielded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She held her hand above her eyes to shield them from the sun.",
          "They are accused of trying to shield the General from US federal investigators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, to keep your body between an opponent and the ball, with your back to the other player, to prevent them from getting the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "We teach young players how to step in front of the defender and use their body to shield the ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect yourself from a disease by staying at home and having as little contact as possible with people from outside your home, because you are at risk of becoming seriously ill if you get the disease:",
        "examples": [
          "Please contact your GP if you think you should be shielding.",
          "Cancer patients need to shield from coronovirus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shielding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a method of protecting yourself from a disease that involves staying at home and having as little contact as possible with people from outside your home, because you are at risk of becoming seriously ill if you get the disease:",
        "examples": [
          "If you’re clinically extremely vulnerable, you’re strongly advised to stay at home as much as possible and keep interactions outside to a minimum. This is called \"shielding\".",
          "People who have been given a prognosis of less than 6 months to live could decide not to undertake shielding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sheets of metal, plastic, etc. used to protect workers or other people from harmful materials, diseases, radiation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The shielding protected the astronaut from the searing temperatures generated by the high-velocity descent.",
          "The team is examining new shielding materials that block more radiation than aluminium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the practice of keeping your body between an opponent and the ball, with your back to the other player, to prevent them from getting the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "Shielding allows you to keep the ball but also move forward.",
          "Shielding is using your arms and body to prevent a defender from taking the ball."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shields": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a large, flat object made of metal or leather that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, flat object made of strong plastic that police officers hold in front of their bodies to protect themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "The police held up their riot shields against the flying rocks and bricks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone used as protection or providing protection:",
        "examples": [
          "The anti-personnel mines were laid as a protective shield around the town.",
          "Anger can function as a shield against (= a way of avoiding) even more painful emotions of loss and hurt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat object with two straight sides, a rounded or pointed lower edge, and usually a straight top edge, on which there is a coat of arms",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object shaped like a shield that is used as a symbol or badge:",
        "examples": [
          "The blazer has a shield sewn on the pocket.",
          "US When he retired from the police, he had to turn in his shield."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object shaped like a shield that is given as a prize:",
        "examples": [
          "Our school won the county basketball shield this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She held her hand above her eyes to shield them from the sun.",
          "They are accused of trying to shield the General from US federal investigators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, to keep your body between an opponent and the ball, with your back to the other player, to prevent them from getting the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "We teach young players how to step in front of the defender and use their body to shield the ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect yourself from a disease by staying at home and having as little contact as possible with people from outside your home, because you are at risk of becoming seriously ill if you get the disease:",
        "examples": [
          "Please contact your GP if you think you should be shielding.",
          "Cancer patients need to shield from coronovirus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal or other material, carried to protect the front of the body when being attacked, or a person or thing that provides protection:",
        "examples": [
          "The police held up their riot shields.",
          "The ozone layer is the earth’s shield against radiation from the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "When the lights came on, I shielded my eyes with my hands,",
          "Mom tried to shield us from the bad news."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shift": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something or someone to) move or change from one position or direction to another, especially slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "shift from something to something She shifted (her weight) uneasily from one foot to the other.",
          "shift (to) The wind is expected to shift (to the east) tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an idea, opinion, etc.) to change:",
        "examples": [
          "Society's attitudes towards women have shifted enormously over the last century.",
          "shift onto Media attention has shifted recently onto environmental issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move the gears of a vehicle into different positions in order to make it go faster or slower:",
        "examples": [
          "shift gears In cars that are automatics, you don't have to bother with shifting gears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave your home in order to live in a new one; move house:",
        "examples": [
          "I've just shifted house for the third time in three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something unwanted, or to sell something:",
        "examples": [
          "Modern detergents will shift most stains.",
          "The people at the toy shop expect to shift a lot of stock in the run-up to Christmas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of workers who do a job for a period of time during the day or night, or the period of time itself:",
        "examples": [
          "night/day shift As the night shift leave/leaves, the day shift arrive/arrives.",
          "Are you on the night shift or the day shift? (= Do you work during the night period or the day period?)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in position or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "shift in a shift in the wind/temperature",
          "The shift in the balance of power in the region has had far-reaching consequences.",
          "There has been a dramatic shift in public opinion towards peaceful negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a simple dress that hangs loosely from the shoulders",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you shift yourself when you have a job to do, you hurry to do the job as quickly as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on, there's work to be done - shift yourself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change direction or move from one person, position, or place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The wind shifted to the east.",
          "[ T ] She shifted her weight from one foot to the other.",
          "[ T ] He tried to shift the blame onto his sister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you shift your emphasis or attitude, you change it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Our attention has shifted from baseball to the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you shift the gears of a vehicle, you move them into different positions to change the speed of the vehicle.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period that a person is scheduled to work, or a group of workers who work during the same period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m working the day shift this month.",
          "The night shift is finished at 7 a.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in position or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s been a substantial shift in doctors’ methods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something to a different place or position:",
        "examples": [
          "shift sth to sth They shifted the money to another account.",
          "shift sth out of sth Rising costs forced them to shift manufacturing work out of Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change an opinion, idea, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "shift focus/emphasis/attention",
          "shift (sth) away from sth They have shifted the emphasis of the business away from traditional manufacturing.",
          "shift (sth) towards sth The company has shifted towards a more flexible marketing mix.",
          "HR have shifted their position on overtime working and this will no longer be encouraged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage to sell goods:",
        "examples": [
          "At that time, Sony had shifted 30 million Playstation3 consoles since launch.",
          "The sales projections were over-optimistic and left them with $100 million of stock they couldn't shift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreed period of time during the day or night when particular employees work, in a factory, hospital, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He worked an 8 hour shift at the hospital.",
          "begin/end your shift They begin their shift at 4pm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of workers who work at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "the day/night/late shift We work until 8am, when the day shift takes over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement or change in something:",
        "examples": [
          "a shift in sth There's been a major shift in strategy.",
          "a shift away from/towards sth The shift towards specialisation favours smaller firms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on a computer keyboard, a key that changes the letter, number, or symbol that would normally appear when you press another key at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "Press shift to capitalize letters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shifted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something or someone to) move or change from one position or direction to another, especially slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "shift from something to something She shifted (her weight) uneasily from one foot to the other.",
          "shift (to) The wind is expected to shift (to the east) tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an idea, opinion, etc.) to change:",
        "examples": [
          "Society's attitudes towards women have shifted enormously over the last century.",
          "shift onto Media attention has shifted recently onto environmental issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move the gears of a vehicle into different positions in order to make it go faster or slower:",
        "examples": [
          "shift gears In cars that are automatics, you don't have to bother with shifting gears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave your home in order to live in a new one; move house:",
        "examples": [
          "I've just shifted house for the third time in three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something unwanted, or to sell something:",
        "examples": [
          "Modern detergents will shift most stains.",
          "The people at the toy shop expect to shift a lot of stock in the run-up to Christmas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shifting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "always changing or moving:",
        "examples": [
          "They lost their way in the shifting sands of the Sahara."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "changing all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "Our marketing needs to keep up with shifting consumer profiles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shifts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something or someone to) move or change from one position or direction to another, especially slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "shift from something to something She shifted (her weight) uneasily from one foot to the other.",
          "shift (to) The wind is expected to shift (to the east) tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an idea, opinion, etc.) to change:",
        "examples": [
          "Society's attitudes towards women have shifted enormously over the last century.",
          "shift onto Media attention has shifted recently onto environmental issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move the gears of a vehicle into different positions in order to make it go faster or slower:",
        "examples": [
          "shift gears In cars that are automatics, you don't have to bother with shifting gears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave your home in order to live in a new one; move house:",
        "examples": [
          "I've just shifted house for the third time in three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of something unwanted, or to sell something:",
        "examples": [
          "Modern detergents will shift most stains.",
          "The people at the toy shop expect to shift a lot of stock in the run-up to Christmas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of workers who do a job for a period of time during the day or night, or the period of time itself:",
        "examples": [
          "night/day shift As the night shift leave/leaves, the day shift arrive/arrives.",
          "Are you on the night shift or the day shift? (= Do you work during the night period or the day period?)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in position or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "shift in a shift in the wind/temperature",
          "The shift in the balance of power in the region has had far-reaching consequences.",
          "There has been a dramatic shift in public opinion towards peaceful negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a simple dress that hangs loosely from the shoulders",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you shift yourself when you have a job to do, you hurry to do the job as quickly as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on, there's work to be done - shift yourself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change direction or move from one person, position, or place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The wind shifted to the east.",
          "[ T ] She shifted her weight from one foot to the other.",
          "[ T ] He tried to shift the blame onto his sister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you shift your emphasis or attitude, you change it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Our attention has shifted from baseball to the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you shift the gears of a vehicle, you move them into different positions to change the speed of the vehicle.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period that a person is scheduled to work, or a group of workers who work during the same period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m working the day shift this month.",
          "The night shift is finished at 7 a.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in position or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s been a substantial shift in doctors’ methods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something to a different place or position:",
        "examples": [
          "shift sth to sth They shifted the money to another account.",
          "shift sth out of sth Rising costs forced them to shift manufacturing work out of Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change an opinion, idea, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "shift focus/emphasis/attention",
          "shift (sth) away from sth They have shifted the emphasis of the business away from traditional manufacturing.",
          "shift (sth) towards sth The company has shifted towards a more flexible marketing mix.",
          "HR have shifted their position on overtime working and this will no longer be encouraged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage to sell goods:",
        "examples": [
          "At that time, Sony had shifted 30 million Playstation3 consoles since launch.",
          "The sales projections were over-optimistic and left them with $100 million of stock they couldn't shift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreed period of time during the day or night when particular employees work, in a factory, hospital, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He worked an 8 hour shift at the hospital.",
          "begin/end your shift They begin their shift at 4pm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of workers who work at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "the day/night/late shift We work until 8am, when the day shift takes over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement or change in something:",
        "examples": [
          "a shift in sth There's been a major shift in strategy.",
          "a shift away from/towards sth The shift towards specialisation favours smaller firms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on a computer keyboard, a key that changes the letter, number, or symbol that would normally appear when you press another key at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "Press shift to capitalize letters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shifty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "looking or seeming dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "He has shifty eyes.",
          "There's a couple of shifty-looking people standing on the street corner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligent and skilled in deceiving others:",
        "examples": [
          "His shifty eyes make him look like a used-car salesman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shilling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of money used in Britain until 1971, equal to twelve old pence",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit of money used in Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shillings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of money used in Britain until 1971, equal to twelve old pence",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit of money used in Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shimmer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shine in such a way that the light seems to shake slightly and quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "She could see her reflection in the water, shimmering in the moonlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something shimmers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shine with a soft light that changes strength:",
        "examples": [
          "The stars shimmered in the night sky."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shimmering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "reflecting a gentle light that seems to move slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "We drove across the desert, through the shimmering heat haze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "a shimmering new production of \"A Midsummer Night's Dream\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shimmy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do a dance in which you shake your hips and shoulders:",
        "examples": [
          "She shimmied across the dance floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to climb smoothly up, down, or along something by holding it tightly with your arms and legs:",
        "examples": [
          "He could shimmy up a drainpipe with ease.",
          "Workers on the roof shimmied down ladders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move up and down and from side to side with small, quick movements, especially in order to put on or take off clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "Every woman has had that moment of elation when she shimmies into something a size smaller than usual.",
          "She shimmied out of that brown dress while her daughter was still fiddling with buttons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a car shimmies, it makes a very light shaking movement that is not the usual movement of the car.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the front part of your leg between your knee and your foot:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a nasty bruise on her shin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a joint (= large piece) of meat from the lower leg of a cow:",
        "examples": [
          "a shin of beef"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to climb something such as a tree, using your hands and legs to move along quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Several of us shinned up lampposts so that we could see over the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front part of your leg between your knee and your foot",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shindig": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a noisy event or situation, especially a large, energetic party, celebration, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They're going to their neighbours' for a shindig."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noisy argument",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to send out or reflect light:",
        "examples": [
          "shine in Is that light shining in your eyes?",
          "sun shines The sun shone all afternoon.",
          "He polished the brass till it shone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person's eyes or face shine with a quality, you can see that quality in them very strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "Her eyes shone with delight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to point a light in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The policeman walked along the street, shining a torch into every car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something bright by rubbing it:",
        "examples": [
          "shine someone’s shoes Guy ironed his shirt and shined his shoes for the interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be extremely good at an activity or skill, in an obvious way:",
        "examples": [
          "shine at/in She's terrible at languages, but she shines at/in science.",
          "The play has a very strong cast, but two actors in particular shine out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something is bright from reflected light on its surface:",
        "examples": [
          "hair with body and shine",
          "Wax polish gives a high shine to wood furniture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out or reflect light:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Cops shone their flashlights into the car window.",
          "[ I ] The area shines like Times Square.",
          "[ I ] fig. Her dark eyes shone with happiness (= she looked very happy)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something smooth and bright by rubbing:",
        "examples": [
          "He used all my polish to shine his shoes!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show great ability in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Shaw is an underrated actor who truly shines in this movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being bright from reflected light on the surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The stone was polished to a glossy shine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to send out or reflect light:",
        "examples": [
          "shine in Is that light shining in your eyes?",
          "sun shines The sun shone all afternoon.",
          "He polished the brass till it shone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person's eyes or face shine with a quality, you can see that quality in them very strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "Her eyes shone with delight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to point a light in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The policeman walked along the street, shining a torch into every car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something bright by rubbing it:",
        "examples": [
          "shine someone’s shoes Guy ironed his shirt and shined his shoes for the interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be extremely good at an activity or skill, in an obvious way:",
        "examples": [
          "shine at/in She's terrible at languages, but she shines at/in science.",
          "The play has a very strong cast, but two actors in particular shine out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something is bright from reflected light on its surface:",
        "examples": [
          "hair with body and shine",
          "Wax polish gives a high shine to wood furniture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out or reflect light:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Cops shone their flashlights into the car window.",
          "[ I ] The area shines like Times Square.",
          "[ I ] fig. Her dark eyes shone with happiness (= she looked very happy)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something smooth and bright by rubbing:",
        "examples": [
          "He used all my polish to shine his shoes!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show great ability in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Shaw is an underrated actor who truly shines in this movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being bright from reflected light on the surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The stone was polished to a glossy shine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shiner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a black eye (= an eye where the skin around it has gone dark because it has been hit):",
        "examples": [
          "I think you're going to have a real shiner there in the morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to send out or reflect light:",
        "examples": [
          "shine in Is that light shining in your eyes?",
          "sun shines The sun shone all afternoon.",
          "He polished the brass till it shone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person's eyes or face shine with a quality, you can see that quality in them very strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "Her eyes shone with delight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to point a light in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The policeman walked along the street, shining a torch into every car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something bright by rubbing it:",
        "examples": [
          "shine someone’s shoes Guy ironed his shirt and shined his shoes for the interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be extremely good at an activity or skill, in an obvious way:",
        "examples": [
          "shine at/in She's terrible at languages, but she shines at/in science.",
          "The play has a very strong cast, but two actors in particular shine out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something is bright from reflected light on its surface:",
        "examples": [
          "hair with body and shine",
          "Wax polish gives a high shine to wood furniture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out or reflect light:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Cops shone their flashlights into the car window.",
          "[ I ] The area shines like Times Square.",
          "[ I ] fig. Her dark eyes shone with happiness (= she looked very happy)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something smooth and bright by rubbing:",
        "examples": [
          "He used all my polish to shine his shoes!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show great ability in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Shaw is an underrated actor who truly shines in this movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being bright from reflected light on the surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The stone was polished to a glossy shine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shingles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disease caused by a virus that infects particular nerves and that produces a line or lines of painful red spots, especially around the waist:",
        "examples": [
          "Later that year he contracted shingles.",
          "This is the virus that causes shingles.",
          "This vaccine reduces the risk of developing shingles by 55 percent.",
          "I've had shingles and it's really painful.",
          "The vaccine has been proved to be effective in preventing shingles in older adults."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sending out or reflecting light:",
        "examples": [
          "a shining silver cup",
          "People described seeing a bright, shining light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "looking bright and happy:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked at him with shining eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent in a way that people admire:",
        "examples": [
          "These pictures are shining examples of great photography.",
          "She has a shining career ahead of her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the front part of your leg between your knee and your foot:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a nasty bruise on her shin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a joint (= large piece) of meat from the lower leg of a cow:",
        "examples": [
          "a shin of beef"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to climb something such as a tree, using your hands and legs to move along quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Several of us shinned up lampposts so that we could see over the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front part of your leg between your knee and your foot",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shiny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A shiny surface is bright because it reflects light:",
        "examples": [
          "beautiful shiny hair",
          "shiny black shoes",
          "a shiny silver dollar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bright because it reflects light:",
        "examples": [
          "Who owns the shiny new car?",
          "slang Chloë's new job is really shiny (= interesting and attractive)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large boat for travelling on water, especially across the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "a sailing ship",
          "a merchant/naval ship",
          "board a ship They boarded (= went on to) a ship that was sailing (= leaving) the next day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a relationship between real people or characters in a story, especially one that is approved of or imagined by fans (= people who admire and support a person, film, etc.):",
        "examples": [
          "Theirs is one of the most popular ships in fandom culture.",
          "A ship can be a real-life relationship, or one that exists only in fiction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send goods by water, especially by sea:",
        "examples": [
          "The goods are then shipped across the Atlantic.",
          "For thousands of years, goods had been shipped by sea to be unloaded by dockers at the ports.",
          "In the Victorian era coal was shipped by canal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send goods by air, train, or road, or to be sent in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "You don't have to go to the post office to ship your packages.",
          "ship something out We ship books out to New York every month.",
          "The store will even ship to your college ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something, especially computer products and equipment, available for sale, or to become available:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is now shipping the latest version of its video editing application.",
          "This software has been shipping for a while now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine or hope that real people or characters in a story are in a romantic relationship, or to be very interested in two real people's relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "People who ship a couple often create fan art or write fanfiction about them.",
          "People of all ages enjoy shipping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the rank, position, skill, or relationship of the stated type:",
        "examples": [
          "lordship",
          "partnership",
          "craftsmanship",
          "friendship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boat, esp. one that is large enough to travel on the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "a cruise/cargo ship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ship is also an aircraft or spacecraft.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport something or someone by air, train, boat, or truck:",
        "examples": [
          "They shipped our furniture from Tennessee.",
          "Parts for the space station are being shipped out there by spacecraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send or transport something by sea:",
        "examples": [
          "ship sth to sb/sth The vessel was used to ship gold bullion to America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send goods by air, train, or road, or to be sent in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "ship sth to sb/sth The company will ship purchases to any address within the US.",
          "I asked the suppliers to ship us a replacement as soon as possible.",
          "We don't currently ship outside the EU.",
          "They assured me our order will be shipping tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something, especially computer products and equipment, available for sale, or to become available:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is now shipping the first in a new series of interactive DVDs.",
          "This software has been shipping for a while now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large boat used for transporting goods or people by sea:",
        "examples": [
          "There were several ships waiting in the dock for their cargo to be unloaded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave an organization very suddenly, especially when you think it is going to fail:",
        "examples": [
          "The CEO abandoned ship just before the auditors were called in."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shipment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of goods sent together to a place, or the act of sending them:",
        "examples": [
          "A shipment of urgent medical supplies is expected to arrive very soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods transported together, or the act of transporting them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] A shipment of vegetables arrived last week.",
          "[ U ] It was taken to the airport for shipment to Hawaii."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending goods somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "We are required to pay for the goods before shipment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods that are being sent somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes several days for a shipment to clear airport customs.",
          "They received food shipments from China.",
          "a shipment of sth They are waiting for a new shipment of grain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shipments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of goods sent together to a place, or the act of sending them:",
        "examples": [
          "A shipment of urgent medical supplies is expected to arrive very soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods transported together, or the act of transporting them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] A shipment of vegetables arrived last week.",
          "[ U ] It was taken to the airport for shipment to Hawaii."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending goods somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "We are required to pay for the goods before shipment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods that are being sent somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes several days for a shipment to clear airport customs.",
          "They received food shipments from China.",
          "a shipment of sth They are waiting for a new shipment of grain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shipped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shipping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "ships considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "This stretch of water is heavily used by shipping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending goods from one place to another, especially by ship:",
        "examples": [
          "The cost is $205 plus $3 for shipping.",
          "The fruit is picked and artificially ripened before shipping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ships as a group, or the business of transporting things:",
        "examples": [
          "Shipping along the St. Lawrence River takes goods from the Atlantic Ocean to the heart of Canada."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Shipping or shipping and handling is the cost of sending something:",
        "examples": [
          "You’ll be billed $15.95 plus shipping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or business of sending or transporting goods:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a lot of competition in the shipping business these days.",
          "He runs a big shipping company.",
          "How much do we pay for shipping?",
          "There's been a big increase in online shipping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ships in general:",
        "examples": [
          "The storms were a danger to all shipping along that coast.",
          "The canal was closed to merchant shipping.",
          "All shipping routes were closed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ships": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large boat for travelling on water, especially across the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "a sailing ship",
          "a merchant/naval ship",
          "board a ship They boarded (= went on to) a ship that was sailing (= leaving) the next day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a relationship between real people or characters in a story, especially one that is approved of or imagined by fans (= people who admire and support a person, film, etc.):",
        "examples": [
          "Theirs is one of the most popular ships in fandom culture.",
          "A ship can be a real-life relationship, or one that exists only in fiction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send goods by water, especially by sea:",
        "examples": [
          "The goods are then shipped across the Atlantic.",
          "For thousands of years, goods had been shipped by sea to be unloaded by dockers at the ports.",
          "In the Victorian era coal was shipped by canal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send goods by air, train, or road, or to be sent in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "You don't have to go to the post office to ship your packages.",
          "ship something out We ship books out to New York every month.",
          "The store will even ship to your college ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something, especially computer products and equipment, available for sale, or to become available:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is now shipping the latest version of its video editing application.",
          "This software has been shipping for a while now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine or hope that real people or characters in a story are in a romantic relationship, or to be very interested in two real people's relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "People who ship a couple often create fan art or write fanfiction about them.",
          "People of all ages enjoy shipping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the rank, position, skill, or relationship of the stated type:",
        "examples": [
          "lordship",
          "partnership",
          "craftsmanship",
          "friendship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boat, esp. one that is large enough to travel on the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "a cruise/cargo ship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ship is also an aircraft or spacecraft.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport something or someone by air, train, boat, or truck:",
        "examples": [
          "They shipped our furniture from Tennessee.",
          "Parts for the space station are being shipped out there by spacecraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send or transport something by sea:",
        "examples": [
          "ship sth to sb/sth The vessel was used to ship gold bullion to America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send goods by air, train, or road, or to be sent in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "ship sth to sb/sth The company will ship purchases to any address within the US.",
          "I asked the suppliers to ship us a replacement as soon as possible.",
          "We don't currently ship outside the EU.",
          "They assured me our order will be shipping tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something, especially computer products and equipment, available for sale, or to become available:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is now shipping the first in a new series of interactive DVDs.",
          "This software has been shipping for a while now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large boat used for transporting goods or people by sea:",
        "examples": [
          "There were several ships waiting in the dock for their cargo to be unloaded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave an organization very suddenly, especially when you think it is going to fail:",
        "examples": [
          "The CEO abandoned ship just before the auditors were called in."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shipwrecked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone suffer a shipwreck:",
        "examples": [
          "They were shipwrecked off the coast of Newfoundland.",
          "a shipwrecked sailor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy or badly damage something:",
        "examples": [
          "His refusal to make the case for equality shipwrecked his party.",
          "She finds herself working at a Manhattan hotel, her love life shipwrecked by failed relationships and bad dates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shipyard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where ships are built or repaired",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where ships are built and repaired:",
        "examples": [
          "600 jobs will be lost at the Cumbria shipyard that builds submarines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shirt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing worn, especially by men, on the upper part of the body, made of light cloth like cotton and usually having a collar and buttons at the front:",
        "examples": [
          "a striped/white shirt",
          "a short-/long-sleeved shirt",
          "You've spilled something down your shirt front."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing worn on the upper part of the body, made of cloth and often having a collar and buttons at the front:",
        "examples": [
          "a short-sleeved/long-sleeved shirt",
          "Her shirt was untucked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shirts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing worn, especially by men, on the upper part of the body, made of light cloth like cotton and usually having a collar and buttons at the front:",
        "examples": [
          "a striped/white shirt",
          "a short-/long-sleeved shirt",
          "You've spilled something down your shirt front."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing worn on the upper part of the body, made of cloth and often having a collar and buttons at the front:",
        "examples": [
          "a short-sleeved/long-sleeved shirt",
          "Her shirt was untucked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shithead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid, unpleasant, and unpopular person:",
        "examples": [
          "That little shithead has screwed things up again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shitheads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid, unpleasant, and unpopular person:",
        "examples": [
          "That little shithead has screwed things up again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shitless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone extremely frightened",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "diarrhoea (= a medical condition in which the contents of the bowels are passed out of the body too often):",
        "examples": [
          "Something I ate has given me the shits.",
          "I have a really bad case of the shits this morning.",
          "I'm not eating there again - it gave me the shits last time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shitting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shitty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unfair and unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "She's had really shitty treatment from the management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad, difficult, or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Jamie's had a shitty week at work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shiv": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a knife or other sharp or pointed object used as a weapon, often one that is homemade:",
        "examples": [
          "Most often, shivs are used to conduct the business of gangs.",
          "They still might stick a shiv in your abdomen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack someone with a shiv:",
        "examples": [
          "Judith gets shivved in a drug deal.",
          "The court was told that after knifing the teenager, the attacker taunted him, saying “What's it like being shivved?”"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shiver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When people or animals shiver, they shake slightly because they feel cold, ill, or frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "The poor dog - it's shivering!",
          "He shivered with cold in his thin cotton shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of shaking slightly because you are frightened, cold, or ill:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt/gave a shiver as I looked out at the dark expanse of sea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which you shiver because you are ill:",
        "examples": [
          "She's aching and she has the shivers, so I've sent her to bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of being frightened of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't like him - he gives me the shivers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a person or animal) to shake slightly and quickly because of feeling cold, ill, or frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "Your creepy look makes me shiver.",
          "Robbins shivered in the chill air."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shivering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When people or animals shiver, they shake slightly because they feel cold, ill, or frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "The poor dog - it's shivering!",
          "He shivered with cold in his thin cotton shirt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shivers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When people or animals shiver, they shake slightly because they feel cold, ill, or frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "The poor dog - it's shivering!",
          "He shivered with cold in his thin cotton shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of shaking slightly because you are frightened, cold, or ill:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt/gave a shiver as I looked out at the dark expanse of sea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which you shiver because you are ill:",
        "examples": [
          "She's aching and she has the shivers, so I've sent her to bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of being frightened of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't like him - he gives me the shivers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a person or animal) to shake slightly and quickly because of feeling cold, ill, or frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "Your creepy look makes me shiver.",
          "Robbins shivered in the chill air."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shoals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large number of fish swimming as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "We could see shoals of tiny fish darting around.",
          "Piranhas often feed in shoals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "In the summer, tourists visit the city in shoals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a raised area of sand or rocks under the surface of the water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a raised bank of sand or rocks under the surface of the water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of fish swimming together:",
        "examples": [
          "shoals of mackerel"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the emotional or physical reaction to) a sudden, unexpected, and usually unpleasant event or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "come as a shock Her mother's death came as a great shock - it was so unexpected.",
          "It was such a loud crash - it gave me/I got quite a shock.",
          "it is a shock to It was a shock to see her looking so ill.",
          "in (a state of) shock I was in (a state of) shock for about two weeks after the accident.",
          "shock defeat UK Manchester City suffered a shock defeat (= completely unexpected defeat) at the weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant feeling that you experience when something new or unusual happens:",
        "examples": [
          "It's really hard getting back to work after three months off - it's quite a shock to the system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": [
          "get a shock Ow! - I got a shock from that lamp!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical condition caused by severe injury, pain, loss of blood, or fear that slows down the flow of blood around the body:",
        "examples": [
          "suffer from shock Several passengers from the wrecked vehicle were taken to hospital suffering from shock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the effect of one object violently hitting another, causing damage or a slight movement:",
        "examples": [
          "absorb the shock For running on hard roads, you need shoes with extra cushioning to absorb (= reduce) the shock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of being offended or upset by something you consider wrong or unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "You should have seen the look of shock on her face when he started swearing!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large and noticeable mass of hair:",
        "examples": [
          "a shock of The baby had a shock of bright red hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offend or upset someone by doing or saying something that they consider is immoral or unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "The advertisements were designed to shock - that was the whole point of the campaign.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] I think it shocks him to hear women talking about sex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel upset or surprised:",
        "examples": [
          "shock someone into doing something The photographs of starving children shocked people into giving money.",
          "shock someone deeply The news of the accident shocked the family deeply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, unexpected, and often unpleasant or offensive event, or the emotional or physical reaction to such an event:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It was kind of a shock to hear they wanted to throw it out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Shock is also a medical condition caused by severe injury, pain, loss of blood, or fright that slows down the flow of blood around the body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She was going into shock – her flesh was becoming chilled and her muscles were contracting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the effect, often including damage or slight movement, of one object hitting another forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "Running shoes lose their ability to absorb shock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a current of electricity going through the body:",
        "examples": [
          "If that cord is pulled loose, you’ll get a shock from the plug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone suddenly feel very upset or surprised:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Her painting might shock viewers.",
          "[ I ] The ads were designed to shock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shocked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "surprised or upset because something unexpected and usually unpleasant has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "After his announcement, there was a shocked silence.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We were shocked to see smoke pouring out of the roof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "offended or upset by something that you consider to be wrong or unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "She was shocked at the language they used."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling very upset or surprised:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He was shocked to discover that he had no money left in his account."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shocker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is likely to offend, especially something new or recently announced",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shocking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "offensive, upsetting, or immoral:",
        "examples": [
          "The sex scenes in the book were considered very shocking at the time when it was published.",
          "There are few crimes more truly shocking than the murder or abuse of children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely bad or unpleasant, or of very low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "What shocking weather!",
          "My memory is shocking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely surprising:",
        "examples": [
          "The news came as a shocking blow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very upsetting or surprising:",
        "examples": [
          "The book was considered shocking when it was first published."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shockingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is offensive, upsetting, or immoral:",
        "examples": [
          "Stories of abused and battered children are shockingly familiar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is extremely bad or unpleasant, or of very low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The service was shockingly bad.",
          "They charge shockingly high prices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shocks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the emotional or physical reaction to) a sudden, unexpected, and usually unpleasant event or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "come as a shock Her mother's death came as a great shock - it was so unexpected.",
          "It was such a loud crash - it gave me/I got quite a shock.",
          "it is a shock to It was a shock to see her looking so ill.",
          "in (a state of) shock I was in (a state of) shock for about two weeks after the accident.",
          "shock defeat UK Manchester City suffered a shock defeat (= completely unexpected defeat) at the weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant feeling that you experience when something new or unusual happens:",
        "examples": [
          "It's really hard getting back to work after three months off - it's quite a shock to the system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": [
          "get a shock Ow! - I got a shock from that lamp!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical condition caused by severe injury, pain, loss of blood, or fear that slows down the flow of blood around the body:",
        "examples": [
          "suffer from shock Several passengers from the wrecked vehicle were taken to hospital suffering from shock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the effect of one object violently hitting another, causing damage or a slight movement:",
        "examples": [
          "absorb the shock For running on hard roads, you need shoes with extra cushioning to absorb (= reduce) the shock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of being offended or upset by something you consider wrong or unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "You should have seen the look of shock on her face when he started swearing!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large and noticeable mass of hair:",
        "examples": [
          "a shock of The baby had a shock of bright red hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offend or upset someone by doing or saying something that they consider is immoral or unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "The advertisements were designed to shock - that was the whole point of the campaign.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] I think it shocks him to hear women talking about sex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel upset or surprised:",
        "examples": [
          "shock someone into doing something The photographs of starving children shocked people into giving money.",
          "shock someone deeply The news of the accident shocked the family deeply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, unexpected, and often unpleasant or offensive event, or the emotional or physical reaction to such an event:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It was kind of a shock to hear they wanted to throw it out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Shock is also a medical condition caused by severe injury, pain, loss of blood, or fright that slows down the flow of blood around the body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She was going into shock – her flesh was becoming chilled and her muscles were contracting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the effect, often including damage or slight movement, of one object hitting another forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "Running shoes lose their ability to absorb shock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a current of electricity going through the body:",
        "examples": [
          "If that cord is pulled loose, you’ll get a shock from the plug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone suddenly feel very upset or surprised:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Her painting might shock viewers.",
          "[ I ] The ads were designed to shock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shoddy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "badly and carelessly made, using low quality materials:",
        "examples": [
          "shoddy goods",
          "shoddy workmanship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing little respect, thought, or care:",
        "examples": [
          "They refused him sick pay when he had the flu, which is a shoddy way to treat an employee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made or done without care:",
        "examples": [
          "The furniture is shoddy and cheap."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shoe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of a pair of coverings for your feet, usually made of a strong material such as leather, with a thick leather or plastic sole (= base) and usually a heel:",
        "examples": [
          "flat/high-heeled shoes",
          "running/tennis shoes",
          "pair of shoes He bought himself a brand new pair of shoes.",
          "put on/take off your shoes Okay, children, it's time to put on/take off your shoes.",
          "do up/lace up your shoes Hurry and do up/lace up your shoes.",
          "a shoe shop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a second bad thing that happens or might happen, after something bad has already happened:",
        "examples": [
          "the other shoe drops The other shoe dropped (= a second bad thing happened) in June when the company issued its second straight profit warning.",
          "the other shoe falls The other shoe will fall next year when the new property taxes are announced.",
          "wait for the other shoe to drop After the attacks, everyone found themselves waiting for the other shoe to drop.",
          "We were all apprehensive, wondering when and if the other shoe would drop.",
          "wait for the other shoe to fall I'm waiting for the other shoe to fall, to get a call saying this has all been a dream.",
          "drop the other shoe The speaker paused for a moment before dropping the other shoe (= giving more bad news)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you shoe a horse, you nail a horseshoe (= a curved piece of metal) to one or each of its feet.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shoebox": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a box in which shoes are sold:",
        "examples": [
          "Inside her wardrobe there are 150 shoe boxes on shelves from floor to ceiling.",
          "He categorized his notes and carefully filed them in shoe boxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small house, room, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "In Japan I lived in a shoe box.",
          "The restaurant is a tiny shoebox of a place."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shoelace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin string or strip of leather used to fasten shoes:",
        "examples": [
          "My shoelaces came undone/untied.",
          "Do/Tie up your shoelaces, Rosie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin cord of cloth or leather used to fasten shoes:",
        "examples": [
          "Your shoelace is untied."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shoelaces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin string or strip of leather used to fasten shoes:",
        "examples": [
          "My shoelaces came undone/untied.",
          "Do/Tie up your shoelaces, Rosie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin cord of cloth or leather used to fasten shoes:",
        "examples": [
          "Your shoelace is untied."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shoes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of a pair of coverings for your feet, usually made of a strong material such as leather, with a thick leather or plastic sole (= base) and usually a heel:",
        "examples": [
          "flat/high-heeled shoes",
          "running/tennis shoes",
          "pair of shoes He bought himself a brand new pair of shoes.",
          "put on/take off your shoes Okay, children, it's time to put on/take off your shoes.",
          "do up/lace up your shoes Hurry and do up/lace up your shoes.",
          "a shoe shop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a second bad thing that happens or might happen, after something bad has already happened:",
        "examples": [
          "the other shoe drops The other shoe dropped (= a second bad thing happened) in June when the company issued its second straight profit warning.",
          "the other shoe falls The other shoe will fall next year when the new property taxes are announced.",
          "wait for the other shoe to drop After the attacks, everyone found themselves waiting for the other shoe to drop.",
          "We were all apprehensive, wondering when and if the other shoe would drop.",
          "wait for the other shoe to fall I'm waiting for the other shoe to fall, to get a call saying this has all been a dream.",
          "drop the other shoe The speaker paused for a moment before dropping the other shoe (= giving more bad news)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you shoe a horse, you nail a horseshoe (= a curved piece of metal) to one or each of its feet.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of shine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of shine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shoo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "said to animals or children to make them go away:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Shoo!\" she shouted at the cat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make sounds and movements in order to send animals or children away:",
        "examples": [
          "Go and shoo that cat away before it catches a bird."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to animals or to people to make them go away quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Shoo! Get out of here!\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of shake",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "shocked and upset by an unpleasant experience:",
        "examples": [
          "When the earthquake happened, my daughter was really shook.",
          "He's still pretty shook up about the whole thing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "liking or wanting someone or something very much, or very eager to do or have something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not shook on coffee myself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of shake",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shoot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fire a bullet or an arrow, or to hit, injure, or kill a person or animal by firing a bullet or arrow at him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "If he's not armed, don't shoot.",
          "shoot something at something The kids were shooting arrows at a target.",
          "She was shot three times in the head.",
          "He has a licence to shoot pheasants on the farmer's land.",
          "be shot dead [ + obj + adj  ] A policeman was shot dead in the city centre last night.",
          "shoot to kill The troops were told to shoot to kill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to score points for yourself or your team, in sports involving a ball, by kicking, hitting, or throwing the ball towards the goal:",
        "examples": [
          "He shot from the middle of the field and still managed to score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play basketball:",
        "examples": [
          "She stands in the driveway for hours in the evening, shooting baskets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a particular direction very quickly and directly:",
        "examples": [
          "shoot past She shot past me several metres before the finishing line.",
          "shoot out He shot out of the office a minute ago - I think he was late for a meeting.",
          "shoot off They were just shooting off to work so we didn't stop to talk.",
          "shoot to fame Sylvester Stallone shot to fame (= became famous suddenly) with the movie \"Rocky\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move through or past something quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "shoot (the) traffic lights informal He shot three sets of traffic lights (= went past them when they gave the signal to stop) before the police caught him.",
          "shoot the rapids It was so exhilarating shooting the rapids (= travelling through the part of a river where the water flows dangerously fast)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a camera to record a video or take a photograph:",
        "examples": [
          "We shot four reels of film in Egypt.",
          "be shot on location The movie was shot on location in Southern India."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play a game of pool or craps",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take an illegal drug by injecting yourself with it:",
        "examples": [
          "By the time he was 16, he was shooting heroin twice a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first part of a plant to appear above the ground as it develops from a seed, or any new growth on an already existing plant:",
        "examples": [
          "Two weeks after we'd planted the seeds, little green shoots started to appear.",
          "figurative The first green shoots (= hopeful signs) of economic recovery have started to appear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when photographers take a series of photographs, usually of the same person or people in the same place:",
        "examples": [
          "do a fashion shoot We did a fashion shoot on the beach, with the girls modelling swimwear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion on which a group of people go to an area of the countryside to shoot animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone that they should speak:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Dad, I need to talk to you.\" \"Shoot.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fire a gun or other weapon, or to hit, injure, or kill someone or something by firing a gun or other weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We’d take our bows and arrows and shoot at targets.",
          "[ T ] A long time ago the sergeant learned how to shoot a gun.",
          "[ T ] An unidentified man was shot yesterday afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml If you say that someone or something should be shot, you are very annoyed by it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] This computer should be shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw, hit, or kick a ball or other object toward a goal in order to score points:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Both teams shoot the ball well.",
          "[ I ] When you shoot as poorly as we did, you can’t expect to win."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you shoot baskets or shoot hoops you play basketball.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you shoot pool you play that game:",
        "examples": [
          "Patrick and I were shooting pool after work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a particular direction quickly and without unnecessary turns or stops:",
        "examples": [
          "The ambulance was shooting around the corner, its tires squealing.",
          "Grace’s eyebrows shot up when she heard his voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to film or photograph something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The movie will be shot in the fall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first part of a plant to appear above the ground as it develops from a seed, or a new growth on an already existing plant:",
        "examples": [
          "Little green shoots appeared in the spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking a series of photographs or of filming a movie:",
        "examples": [
          "I remember doing a shoot there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone else they should speak:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Dad, I need to talk to you.\" \"Shoot.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shooter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who uses a gun regularly, for example as a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "The area is a paradise for duck shooters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who uses a gun on a particular occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "The accused White House shooter was arrested on Wednesday by Pennsylvania state troopers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, a person who shoots the ball (= tries to score points by throwing, hitting or kicking it towards the goal):",
        "examples": [
          "He's one of the league's most accurate long-range shooters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a character in a video game who uses a weapon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "They turned up at my house and one of them pulled out a shooter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, an occasion when the ball stays much lower than usual after it hits the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "I was bowled by a shooter that almost ran along the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of gun, etc. or a person that shoots:",
        "examples": [
          "a peashooter",
          "a sharpshooter",
          "a six-shooter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who fires a gun or other weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "Large-caliber rifles allow a shooter to hit targets at a great distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who throws, hits, or kicks a ball or other object toward a goal in order to score points:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a great outside shooter and gets the offensive rebounds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shooters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who uses a gun regularly, for example as a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "The area is a paradise for duck shooters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who uses a gun on a particular occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "The accused White House shooter was arrested on Wednesday by Pennsylvania state troopers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, a person who shoots the ball (= tries to score points by throwing, hitting or kicking it towards the goal):",
        "examples": [
          "He's one of the league's most accurate long-range shooters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a character in a video game who uses a weapon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "They turned up at my house and one of them pulled out a shooter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, an occasion when the ball stays much lower than usual after it hits the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "I was bowled by a shooter that almost ran along the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of gun, etc. or a person that shoots:",
        "examples": [
          "a peashooter",
          "a sharpshooter",
          "a six-shooter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who fires a gun or other weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "Large-caliber rifles allow a shooter to hit targets at a great distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who throws, hits, or kicks a ball or other object toward a goal in order to score points:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a great outside shooter and gets the offensive rebounds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shooting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of shooting bullets from guns or other weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard some shooting in the night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is injured or killed by a bullet shot from a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been a number of shootings in the capital this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport of shooting animals or birds:",
        "examples": [
          "pheasant/grouse shooting",
          "He goes shooting most weekends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of prices) rising very quickly to a high level",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of firing a gun or other weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She heard shooting in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shooting is also an occasion on which someone is injured or killed by a bullet fired from a gun.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shootings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of shooting bullets from guns or other weapons:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard some shooting in the night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is injured or killed by a bullet shot from a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been a number of shootings in the capital this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport of shooting animals or birds:",
        "examples": [
          "pheasant/grouse shooting",
          "He goes shooting most weekends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of prices) rising very quickly to a high level",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of firing a gun or other weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She heard shooting in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shooting is also an occasion on which someone is injured or killed by a bullet fired from a gun.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shootout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fight in which two people or two groups of people shoot at each other with guns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of deciding who will win a game of football, hockey, or ice hockeyin which both teams finished with the same number of goals, by each team taking turns to have a set number of kicks or hits at the goal:",
        "examples": [
          "They have twice beaten England in semi-final shootouts.",
          "Fans who attend a hockey game are guaranteed to know the result after regulation time, overtime, or the tie-breaking shoot-out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game or part of a competition that decides the final winner out of a number of players or teams:",
        "examples": [
          "Only the top 10 drivers were eligible to win the 10-race shootout.",
          "England travel to Ireland for a probable Grand Slam shoot-out in Dublin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fight using guns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competition in making goals, used in some sports to decide who will win when a game ends with both teams having the same number of points",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shoots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fire a bullet or an arrow, or to hit, injure, or kill a person or animal by firing a bullet or arrow at him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "If he's not armed, don't shoot.",
          "shoot something at something The kids were shooting arrows at a target.",
          "She was shot three times in the head.",
          "He has a licence to shoot pheasants on the farmer's land.",
          "be shot dead [ + obj + adj  ] A policeman was shot dead in the city centre last night.",
          "shoot to kill The troops were told to shoot to kill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to score points for yourself or your team, in sports involving a ball, by kicking, hitting, or throwing the ball towards the goal:",
        "examples": [
          "He shot from the middle of the field and still managed to score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play basketball:",
        "examples": [
          "She stands in the driveway for hours in the evening, shooting baskets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a particular direction very quickly and directly:",
        "examples": [
          "shoot past She shot past me several metres before the finishing line.",
          "shoot out He shot out of the office a minute ago - I think he was late for a meeting.",
          "shoot off They were just shooting off to work so we didn't stop to talk.",
          "shoot to fame Sylvester Stallone shot to fame (= became famous suddenly) with the movie \"Rocky\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move through or past something quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "shoot (the) traffic lights informal He shot three sets of traffic lights (= went past them when they gave the signal to stop) before the police caught him.",
          "shoot the rapids It was so exhilarating shooting the rapids (= travelling through the part of a river where the water flows dangerously fast)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a camera to record a video or take a photograph:",
        "examples": [
          "We shot four reels of film in Egypt.",
          "be shot on location The movie was shot on location in Southern India."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play a game of pool or craps",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take an illegal drug by injecting yourself with it:",
        "examples": [
          "By the time he was 16, he was shooting heroin twice a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first part of a plant to appear above the ground as it develops from a seed, or any new growth on an already existing plant:",
        "examples": [
          "Two weeks after we'd planted the seeds, little green shoots started to appear.",
          "figurative The first green shoots (= hopeful signs) of economic recovery have started to appear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when photographers take a series of photographs, usually of the same person or people in the same place:",
        "examples": [
          "do a fashion shoot We did a fashion shoot on the beach, with the girls modelling swimwear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion on which a group of people go to an area of the countryside to shoot animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone that they should speak:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Dad, I need to talk to you.\" \"Shoot.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fire a gun or other weapon, or to hit, injure, or kill someone or something by firing a gun or other weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We’d take our bows and arrows and shoot at targets.",
          "[ T ] A long time ago the sergeant learned how to shoot a gun.",
          "[ T ] An unidentified man was shot yesterday afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml If you say that someone or something should be shot, you are very annoyed by it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] This computer should be shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw, hit, or kick a ball or other object toward a goal in order to score points:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Both teams shoot the ball well.",
          "[ I ] When you shoot as poorly as we did, you can’t expect to win."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you shoot baskets or shoot hoops you play basketball.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you shoot pool you play that game:",
        "examples": [
          "Patrick and I were shooting pool after work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a particular direction quickly and without unnecessary turns or stops:",
        "examples": [
          "The ambulance was shooting around the corner, its tires squealing.",
          "Grace’s eyebrows shot up when she heard his voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to film or photograph something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The movie will be shot in the fall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first part of a plant to appear above the ground as it develops from a seed, or a new growth on an already existing plant:",
        "examples": [
          "Little green shoots appeared in the spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking a series of photographs or of filming a movie:",
        "examples": [
          "I remember doing a shoot there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone else they should speak:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Dad, I need to talk to you.\" \"Shoot.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where you can buy goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "a book/clothes/record/sweet shop",
          "a barber's/betting shop",
          "I need to go to the shops - I've got no food in the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of shopping, especially of shopping for food and other things needed in the house:",
        "examples": [
          "do the weekly shop I usually do the weekly shop on a Monday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be available to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "His latest novel will be in the shops by Christmas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where a particular type of thing is made or repaired:",
        "examples": [
          "He runs a car repair shop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy things in shops:",
        "examples": [
          "I like to shop at second-hand shops for clothes.",
          "shop for If I'm just shopping for food, I tend to go to the local supermarket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at particular products with the intention of buying something:",
        "examples": [
          "Here you can shop our range of luxurious beauty products.",
          "For me the most important thing when I shop clothes is the price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look in a particular place in order to find something that you want to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "About a million Canadians choose to shop our stores every day.",
          "I shopped the sales looking for deals on sofas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give the police information about a criminal:",
        "examples": [
          "shop someone to someone/something His ex-wife shopped him to the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer something for sale, especially to several different companies in the hope that one of them will buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "be/get shopped to Your script gets shopped to literary agents and movie studios."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look for and buy (things):",
        "examples": [
          "We shop in malls because they’re convenient."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where a particular type of thing is made or repaired:",
        "examples": [
          "a bicycle repair shop",
          "I work in a machine shop making wire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where you can buy goods or services; store:",
        "examples": [
          "a gift shop",
          "a barber shop",
          "a coffee shop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people go to buy things:",
        "examples": [
          "Our village shop sells mostly food and magazines.",
          "For more great bargains, visit our online shop!",
          "a book/clothes/shoe shop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where particular things are made or repaired:",
        "examples": [
          "All our delivery bicycles are regularly checked in the repair shop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "be available for people to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "Her new designs will be in the shops in the spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage or look after a business when its usual owner or manager is not there:",
        "examples": [
          "While their fellow employees are getting time off, they are left to mind the shop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start doing business somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Several European retailers have set up shop in the US.",
          "Setting up shop on the web is an increasingly attractive option for young entrepreneurs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk about things relating to your work when you are in a social situation, especially in a way that is not interesting to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate these dinners where everyone talks shop the whole time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy things, especially from stores:",
        "examples": [
          "The new shopping mall is designed for people who love to shop.",
          "shop for sth She's always shopping for bargains.",
          "We usually shop at the local supermarket.",
          "shop with sb/sth Only shop with companies that offer a full after-sales service.",
          "Most people go shopping at the weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you shop a company, you try to make people interested in buying it:",
        "examples": [
          "Management is shopping the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shopkeeper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who owns and manages a small shop",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who owns or manages a store, especially a small one:",
        "examples": [
          "Supermarkets have priced small shopkeepers out of business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shoplifter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who takes goods illegally from a shop without paying for them:",
        "examples": [
          "Shoplifters will be prosecuted.",
          "He spent thousands on security cameras and alarms to deter shoplifters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes goods from a store without paying for them:",
        "examples": [
          "55% of adult shoplifters say they started shoplifting in their teens."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shoplifting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the illegal act of taking goods from a shop without paying for them:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with shoplifting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of taking goods from a store without paying for them:",
        "examples": [
          "John has been jailed three times for shoplifting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shopper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is buying things from a shop or a number of shops:",
        "examples": [
          "crowds of Christmas shoppers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bag with wheels and a handle, that you can pull or push along, for carrying things that you have bought",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is looking for things to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "Shoppers stroll through the stores."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who buys goods, especially from a store:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year shoppers spent €540,000 a minute on credit cards.",
          "an internet/online shopper",
          "attract/lure/tempt shoppers Supermarkets have started opening cheap restaurants on their premises to attract shoppers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a free newspaper advertising stores, restaurants, etc. in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "The organization publishes about 30 weeklies and shoppers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shoppers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is buying things from a shop or a number of shops:",
        "examples": [
          "crowds of Christmas shoppers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bag with wheels and a handle, that you can pull or push along, for carrying things that you have bought",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is looking for things to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "Shoppers stroll through the stores."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who buys goods, especially from a store:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year shoppers spent €540,000 a minute on credit cards.",
          "an internet/online shopper",
          "attract/lure/tempt shoppers Supermarkets have started opening cheap restaurants on their premises to attract shoppers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a free newspaper advertising stores, restaurants, etc. in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "The organization publishes about 30 weeklies and shoppers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shopping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying things from shops:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going shopping this afternoon.",
          "My granddaughter does my weekly shopping for me.",
          "UK The store is open for late night shopping on Wednesdays.",
          "Christmas shopping"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods that you have bought from shops, especially food:",
        "examples": [
          "She had so many bags of shopping that she could hardly carry them.",
          "I forgot my shopping list."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of looking for things to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "I was out shopping this afternoon.",
          "My daughter and I go shopping together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying goods, especially from a store:",
        "examples": [
          "When Americans go shopping, they're looking for bargains.",
          "These days many women are doing the shopping in their lunch hour.",
          "There are 37 shopping days left to Christmas.",
          "The goal is to improve the shopping experience for the customer.",
          "This software will suggest products based on customers' shopping habits.",
          "the Christmas/holiday/weekly shopping",
          "online/internet shopping",
          "a shopping spree/trip"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods that you have bought, especially from stores:",
        "examples": [
          "I decided to see if I could cut the cost of my shopping.",
          "We put the shopping away."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shop where a barber works",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of singing in which four, usually male, voices in close combination perform popular romantic songs, especially from the 1920s and 1930s:",
        "examples": [
          "a barbershop quartet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where men and boys get their hair cut",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or wide river:",
        "examples": [
          "You can walk for miles along the shore.",
          "from/off (the) shore The boat was about a mile from/off (the) shore when the engine suddenly died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on the land and not in a ship:",
        "examples": [
          "We waited until we were on shore before repairing the sails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country or continent with a coast:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1992, Britain played host to the first multi-racial South African team to visit these shores."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the land along the edge of the sea, a lake, or a wide river:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We rode into the city along the shore of Lake Washington.",
          "[ pl ] Although it happened far from our shores (= this country), the disaster has affected many Americans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shoreline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the edge of a sea, lake, or wide river:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil from the wrecked tanker polluted more than 40 miles of the Normandy shoreline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the edge of the sea, a lake, or a wide river:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the shoreline is swamp."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shores": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country or continent with a coast:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1992, Britain played host to the first multi-racial South African team to visit these shores.",
          "Not all of the island's residents are delighted by the millions who flock to its shores.",
          "Raised in France, he landed on these shores in 1806.",
          "My grandparents never once left these shores."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "short": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small in length, distance, or height:",
        "examples": [
          "a short skirt",
          "Her hair is much shorter than it used to be.",
          "It's only a short walk to the station.",
          "I'm fairly short but my brother's very tall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that a name is used as a shorter form of another name:",
        "examples": [
          "short for Her name's Jo - it's short for Josephine.",
          "for short Her name's Josephine, or Jo for short."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being an amount of time that is less than average or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "a short film/visit",
          "He's grown so much in such a short time.",
          "I work much better if I take a short break every hour or so."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Short books, letters, and other examples of writing do not contain many words and do not take much time to read:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a very short book - you'll read it in an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have enough of something:",
        "examples": [
          "to be short of space/time"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to breathe very well, for example because you have been running or doing some type of energetic exercise, or because you may be ill:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always short of breath when she climbs the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be few or not enough in number:",
        "examples": [
          "Free desks are in short supply in this office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have something, especially when it is something you need in order to live:",
        "examples": [
          "go short (of) My parents didn't have much money, but they made sure we didn't go short (of anything)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "saying little but showing slight impatience or anger in the few words that you say:",
        "examples": [
          "short with I'm sorry if I was a bit short with you on the phone this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink of spirits (= type of strong alcohol) without water or any other liquid added:",
        "examples": [
          "She only drinks shorts, never wine or beer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short film, especially one made for showing before the main film at a cinema",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, the position on the inner part of the field between second base (= the second of the places that a player has to touch in order to score) and third base, or the player at that position:",
        "examples": [
          "a ground ball to short",
          "Tommy will play short and bat third for us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "Circuit breakers shorted, which cut off power to safety systems throughout the plant.",
          "The plumber shorted the washing machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone unfairly, by giving them less than they deserve, or less than what is needed or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "She calculated that many of the state's 176 school districts were being shorted a total of $161 million annually.",
          "He said the company has shorted him $500 in the past six months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell a share or currency that you have borrowed when you think its price is going to fall, with the intention of buying it back later at a lower price, then keeping the profit after paying back what you borrowed:",
        "examples": [
          "At the time it was the market's most shorted stock - with traders staking more than £100 million on the share price falling.",
          "One famous example was when George Soros shorted the pound in 1992, and Britain was forced out of the European exchange rate mechanism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "before the arranged or expected time or place:",
        "examples": [
          "stop someone short We wanted to explain the plans fully, but the chairman stopped us short, as there were other important matters to discuss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with adjectives ending in -ed formed from nouns to describe something with a short part:",
        "examples": [
          "a short-haired dog (= a dog with short hair)",
          "a short-sleeved shirt (= a shirt with short sleeves)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having little length, distance, or height:",
        "examples": [
          "Short hair is back in style.",
          "It’s only a short walk to the store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a small amount of time, or less than the average or usual amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Mary Lou was here a short while ago.",
          "There will be a short delay in the flight while we load a few more bags."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not reaching a desired amount or level; lacking:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill comes to $85, but we’re $15 short."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that makes something short in length, distance, or height:",
        "examples": [
          "She decided to cut her hair short."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "before the arranged or expected time or place:",
        "examples": [
          "I started to say something, but he cut me short (= stopped me from continuing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having enough of something that you need:",
        "examples": [
          "be short of sth We are very short of staff and if we face a major incident we'll be stretched.",
          "be short on sth The Budget was short on announcements about personal taxes.",
          "leave sth short of sth The rocky economy has left the state so short of money that it must cut spending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not available or not large enough in number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The most common ways of ending an interview are saying that time is short.",
          "Those from well-off homes tend to be spendthrift even when money is short."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "less than a particular amount:",
        "examples": [
          "short of sth The charity raised just short of €7m last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the selling of shares that you have borrowed, hoping that their price will fall before you buy them back and return them to their owner, making a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "In a short sale, an investor can sell stock he doesn't own, hoping to buy the shares at a cheaper price later on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a shorter form of a name or word:",
        "examples": [
          "short for sth Ami is short for artificial machine intelligence.",
          "for short Keep an eye on Canada's Northern Telecom, Nortel for short."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with little warning:",
        "examples": [
          "Many start-up companies need the freedom to hire and fire staff at short notice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not available in large amounts or numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Temporary workers are in short supply.",
          "If you can offer talents that are in short supply, you are in a strong position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you sell shares short, you sell shares that you have borrowed, hoping that their price will fall before you buy them back and return them to their owner, making a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "The group's conservative growth portfolio isn't allowed to sell stocks short.",
          "A popular hedge fund move is to go short.",
          "go short on sth Speculators are going short on the Hong Kong dollar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you run short of something, you have too little of it left:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank has been plagued for months by speculation that it is running short of capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something runs short, there is little of it left:",
        "examples": [
          "Time is for a deal to get done.",
          "In two months food will run short."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell shares that you have borrowed, hoping that their price will fall before you buy them back and return them to their owner, so that you make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "As many as 27% of the company's shares have been shorted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shortage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which there is not enough of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a shortage of food and shelter in the refugee camps.",
          "The long hot summer has led to serious water shortages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lack of something needed:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a severe shortage of low-cost housing in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which there is less of something than people want or need:",
        "examples": [
          "a shortage of sth New Orleans is suffering from an acute shortage of housing.",
          "California faces a shortage of college-educated workers that could slow its economic growth.",
          "an energy/food/water shortage",
          "a labour/skills/staff shortage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He has no shortage of ambition or energy.",
          "There is no shortage of new land to build on."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shortages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which there is not enough of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a shortage of food and shelter in the refugee camps.",
          "The long hot summer has led to serious water shortages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lack of something needed:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a severe shortage of low-cost housing in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which there is less of something than people want or need:",
        "examples": [
          "a shortage of sth New Orleans is suffering from an acute shortage of housing.",
          "California faces a shortage of college-educated workers that could slow its economic growth.",
          "an energy/food/water shortage",
          "a labour/skills/staff shortage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He has no shortage of ambition or energy.",
          "There is no shortage of new land to build on."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shortcut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a route that leads from one place to another and is quicker and more direct than the usual route:",
        "examples": [
          "I know a shortcut to town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quicker way of doing something in order to save time or effort",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick way to start or use a computer program:",
        "examples": [
          "a shortcut key"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a route that is more direct than the usual route, or a quicker way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids take a shortcut through the parking lot to get to school.",
          "Don't use shortcuts to solve the problem, or the answer is likely to be wrong."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shortcuts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a route that leads from one place to another and is quicker and more direct than the usual route:",
        "examples": [
          "I know a shortcut to town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quicker way of doing something in order to save time or effort",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick way to start or use a computer program:",
        "examples": [
          "a shortcut key"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a route that is more direct than the usual route, or a quicker way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids take a shortcut through the parking lot to get to school.",
          "Don't use shortcuts to solve the problem, or the answer is likely to be wrong."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shorted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "Circuit breakers shorted, which cut off power to safety systems throughout the plant.",
          "The plumber shorted the washing machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone unfairly, by giving them less than they deserve, or less than what is needed or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "She calculated that many of the state's 176 school districts were being shorted a total of $161 million annually.",
          "He said the company has shorted him $500 in the past six months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell a share or currency that you have borrowed when you think its price is going to fall, with the intention of buying it back later at a lower price, then keeping the profit after paying back what you borrowed:",
        "examples": [
          "At the time it was the market's most shorted stock - with traders staking more than £100 million on the share price falling.",
          "One famous example was when George Soros shorted the pound in 1992, and Britain was forced out of the European exchange rate mechanism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shorten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become shorter or to make something shorter:",
        "examples": [
          "As you grow older, your spine shortens by about an inch.",
          "I've asked him to shorten my grey trousers.",
          "The name William is often shortened to Bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something shorter in length, distance, or height:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d like to have this jacket shortened by about two inches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something shorter in time:",
        "examples": [
          "A high school knee injury probably shortened his football career."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shorter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small in length, distance, or height:",
        "examples": [
          "a short skirt",
          "Her hair is much shorter than it used to be.",
          "It's only a short walk to the station.",
          "I'm fairly short but my brother's very tall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that a name is used as a shorter form of another name:",
        "examples": [
          "short for Her name's Jo - it's short for Josephine.",
          "for short Her name's Josephine, or Jo for short."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being an amount of time that is less than average or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "a short film/visit",
          "He's grown so much in such a short time.",
          "I work much better if I take a short break every hour or so."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Short books, letters, and other examples of writing do not contain many words and do not take much time to read:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a very short book - you'll read it in an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have enough of something:",
        "examples": [
          "to be short of space/time"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to breathe very well, for example because you have been running or doing some type of energetic exercise, or because you may be ill:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always short of breath when she climbs the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be few or not enough in number:",
        "examples": [
          "Free desks are in short supply in this office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have something, especially when it is something you need in order to live:",
        "examples": [
          "go short (of) My parents didn't have much money, but they made sure we didn't go short (of anything)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "saying little but showing slight impatience or anger in the few words that you say:",
        "examples": [
          "short with I'm sorry if I was a bit short with you on the phone this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink of spirits (= type of strong alcohol) without water or any other liquid added:",
        "examples": [
          "She only drinks shorts, never wine or beer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short film, especially one made for showing before the main film at a cinema",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, the position on the inner part of the field between second base (= the second of the places that a player has to touch in order to score) and third base, or the player at that position:",
        "examples": [
          "a ground ball to short",
          "Tommy will play short and bat third for us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "Circuit breakers shorted, which cut off power to safety systems throughout the plant.",
          "The plumber shorted the washing machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone unfairly, by giving them less than they deserve, or less than what is needed or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "She calculated that many of the state's 176 school districts were being shorted a total of $161 million annually.",
          "He said the company has shorted him $500 in the past six months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell a share or currency that you have borrowed when you think its price is going to fall, with the intention of buying it back later at a lower price, then keeping the profit after paying back what you borrowed:",
        "examples": [
          "At the time it was the market's most shorted stock - with traders staking more than £100 million on the share price falling.",
          "One famous example was when George Soros shorted the pound in 1992, and Britain was forced out of the European exchange rate mechanism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "before the arranged or expected time or place:",
        "examples": [
          "stop someone short We wanted to explain the plans fully, but the chairman stopped us short, as there were other important matters to discuss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with adjectives ending in -ed formed from nouns to describe something with a short part:",
        "examples": [
          "a short-haired dog (= a dog with short hair)",
          "a short-sleeved shirt (= a shirt with short sleeves)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having little length, distance, or height:",
        "examples": [
          "Short hair is back in style.",
          "It’s only a short walk to the store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a small amount of time, or less than the average or usual amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Mary Lou was here a short while ago.",
          "There will be a short delay in the flight while we load a few more bags."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not reaching a desired amount or level; lacking:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill comes to $85, but we’re $15 short."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that makes something short in length, distance, or height:",
        "examples": [
          "She decided to cut her hair short."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "before the arranged or expected time or place:",
        "examples": [
          "I started to say something, but he cut me short (= stopped me from continuing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having enough of something that you need:",
        "examples": [
          "be short of sth We are very short of staff and if we face a major incident we'll be stretched.",
          "be short on sth The Budget was short on announcements about personal taxes.",
          "leave sth short of sth The rocky economy has left the state so short of money that it must cut spending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not available or not large enough in number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The most common ways of ending an interview are saying that time is short.",
          "Those from well-off homes tend to be spendthrift even when money is short."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "less than a particular amount:",
        "examples": [
          "short of sth The charity raised just short of €7m last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the selling of shares that you have borrowed, hoping that their price will fall before you buy them back and return them to their owner, making a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "In a short sale, an investor can sell stock he doesn't own, hoping to buy the shares at a cheaper price later on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a shorter form of a name or word:",
        "examples": [
          "short for sth Ami is short for artificial machine intelligence.",
          "for short Keep an eye on Canada's Northern Telecom, Nortel for short."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with little warning:",
        "examples": [
          "Many start-up companies need the freedom to hire and fire staff at short notice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not available in large amounts or numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Temporary workers are in short supply.",
          "If you can offer talents that are in short supply, you are in a strong position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you sell shares short, you sell shares that you have borrowed, hoping that their price will fall before you buy them back and return them to their owner, making a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "The group's conservative growth portfolio isn't allowed to sell stocks short.",
          "A popular hedge fund move is to go short.",
          "go short on sth Speculators are going short on the Hong Kong dollar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you run short of something, you have too little of it left:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank has been plagued for months by speculation that it is running short of capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something runs short, there is little of it left:",
        "examples": [
          "Time is for a deal to get done.",
          "In two months food will run short."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell shares that you have borrowed, hoping that their price will fall before you buy them back and return them to their owner, so that you make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "As many as 27% of the company's shares have been shorted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shortest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small in length, distance, or height:",
        "examples": [
          "a short skirt",
          "Her hair is much shorter than it used to be.",
          "It's only a short walk to the station.",
          "I'm fairly short but my brother's very tall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that a name is used as a shorter form of another name:",
        "examples": [
          "short for Her name's Jo - it's short for Josephine.",
          "for short Her name's Josephine, or Jo for short."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being an amount of time that is less than average or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "a short film/visit",
          "He's grown so much in such a short time.",
          "I work much better if I take a short break every hour or so."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Short books, letters, and other examples of writing do not contain many words and do not take much time to read:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a very short book - you'll read it in an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have enough of something:",
        "examples": [
          "to be short of space/time"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to breathe very well, for example because you have been running or doing some type of energetic exercise, or because you may be ill:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always short of breath when she climbs the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be few or not enough in number:",
        "examples": [
          "Free desks are in short supply in this office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have something, especially when it is something you need in order to live:",
        "examples": [
          "go short (of) My parents didn't have much money, but they made sure we didn't go short (of anything)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "saying little but showing slight impatience or anger in the few words that you say:",
        "examples": [
          "short with I'm sorry if I was a bit short with you on the phone this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink of spirits (= type of strong alcohol) without water or any other liquid added:",
        "examples": [
          "She only drinks shorts, never wine or beer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short film, especially one made for showing before the main film at a cinema",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, the position on the inner part of the field between second base (= the second of the places that a player has to touch in order to score) and third base, or the player at that position:",
        "examples": [
          "a ground ball to short",
          "Tommy will play short and bat third for us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "Circuit breakers shorted, which cut off power to safety systems throughout the plant.",
          "The plumber shorted the washing machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone unfairly, by giving them less than they deserve, or less than what is needed or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "She calculated that many of the state's 176 school districts were being shorted a total of $161 million annually.",
          "He said the company has shorted him $500 in the past six months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell a share or currency that you have borrowed when you think its price is going to fall, with the intention of buying it back later at a lower price, then keeping the profit after paying back what you borrowed:",
        "examples": [
          "At the time it was the market's most shorted stock - with traders staking more than £100 million on the share price falling.",
          "One famous example was when George Soros shorted the pound in 1992, and Britain was forced out of the European exchange rate mechanism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "before the arranged or expected time or place:",
        "examples": [
          "stop someone short We wanted to explain the plans fully, but the chairman stopped us short, as there were other important matters to discuss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with adjectives ending in -ed formed from nouns to describe something with a short part:",
        "examples": [
          "a short-haired dog (= a dog with short hair)",
          "a short-sleeved shirt (= a shirt with short sleeves)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having little length, distance, or height:",
        "examples": [
          "Short hair is back in style.",
          "It’s only a short walk to the store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a small amount of time, or less than the average or usual amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Mary Lou was here a short while ago.",
          "There will be a short delay in the flight while we load a few more bags."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not reaching a desired amount or level; lacking:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill comes to $85, but we’re $15 short."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that makes something short in length, distance, or height:",
        "examples": [
          "She decided to cut her hair short."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "before the arranged or expected time or place:",
        "examples": [
          "I started to say something, but he cut me short (= stopped me from continuing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having enough of something that you need:",
        "examples": [
          "be short of sth We are very short of staff and if we face a major incident we'll be stretched.",
          "be short on sth The Budget was short on announcements about personal taxes.",
          "leave sth short of sth The rocky economy has left the state so short of money that it must cut spending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not available or not large enough in number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The most common ways of ending an interview are saying that time is short.",
          "Those from well-off homes tend to be spendthrift even when money is short."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "less than a particular amount:",
        "examples": [
          "short of sth The charity raised just short of €7m last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the selling of shares that you have borrowed, hoping that their price will fall before you buy them back and return them to their owner, making a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "In a short sale, an investor can sell stock he doesn't own, hoping to buy the shares at a cheaper price later on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a shorter form of a name or word:",
        "examples": [
          "short for sth Ami is short for artificial machine intelligence.",
          "for short Keep an eye on Canada's Northern Telecom, Nortel for short."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with little warning:",
        "examples": [
          "Many start-up companies need the freedom to hire and fire staff at short notice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not available in large amounts or numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Temporary workers are in short supply.",
          "If you can offer talents that are in short supply, you are in a strong position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you sell shares short, you sell shares that you have borrowed, hoping that their price will fall before you buy them back and return them to their owner, making a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "The group's conservative growth portfolio isn't allowed to sell stocks short.",
          "A popular hedge fund move is to go short.",
          "go short on sth Speculators are going short on the Hong Kong dollar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you run short of something, you have too little of it left:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank has been plagued for months by speculation that it is running short of capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something runs short, there is little of it left:",
        "examples": [
          "Time is for a deal to get done.",
          "In two months food will run short."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell shares that you have borrowed, hoping that their price will fall before you buy them back and return them to their owner, so that you make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "As many as 27% of the company's shares have been shorted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shorthand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system of fast writing that uses lines and simple signs to represent words and phrases:",
        "examples": [
          "Their conversations were taken down in shorthand by a secretary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of fast writing, using lines and symbols to represent letters, words, and phrases",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of writing that uses lines and symbols to represent words and is used to record what someone says as they are speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "do/know shorthand I couldn't do shorthand so they said they couldn't hire me as a secretary.",
          "in shorthand Today's secretaries are just as likely to tell their boss how to use a laptop as to take a letter in shorthand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a short or quick way of referring to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Wi-fi is shorthand for wireless fidelity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be another way of saying that something has a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "With some products \"made in the U.S.A.\" remains shorthand for reliability."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shorting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shortly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "soon:",
        "examples": [
          "We will shortly be arriving in King's Cross Station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short time after or before something:",
        "examples": [
          "Shortly after you left, a man came into the office looking for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soon:",
        "examples": [
          "Shortly after you left the office, your wife called.",
          "We will be landing shortly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shorts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "trousers that end above the knee or reach the knee, often worn in hot weather or when playing a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "tennis shorts",
          "She put on a pair of shorts and a T-shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "men's underpants",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "pants that end above the knee or reach to the knee, or men’s underwear worn below the waist:",
        "examples": [
          "He put on a pair of shorts and a T-shirt.",
          "The doctor told him to strip to his shorts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "government bonds that are paid back in a short time, usually less than two years",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "shares that someone has borrowed and sold, but does not own:",
        "examples": [
          "Currently he has no Nasdaq 100 shorts"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shortsighted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not thinking enough about how an action will affect the future:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a very shortsighted decision.",
          "He condemned the proposed policy as shortsighted.",
          "It's very short-sighted of the government not to invest in technological research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shortsighted person can only clearly see objects that are close to them:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother has good eyesight whereas I am a little shortsighted.",
          "She has to wear glasses because she's very short-sighted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing a lack of thought for what might happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s shortsighted to spend all your money on having a good time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shortstop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in baseball) the position of the player on the inner field between second and third base (= a position on a square that a player must touch), or the player at that position",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in baseball) the position of the player on the inner field between second and third base (= a position on a square that a player must touch), or the player at that position",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of shoot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kick, hit, or throw of the ball that is intended to score points in a sport such as cricket, football, tennis, or golf:",
        "examples": [
          "And that was a great shot by Márquez!",
          "Murray drove a forehand shot down the line to win the match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of firing a gun or another weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "fire a shot He fired four shots at the car as it drove off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is skilled/not skilled at aiming and firing a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't know you were such a good shot!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to do or achieve something that you have not done before:",
        "examples": [
          "have a shot at I thought I'd have a shot at making my own wine.",
          "give something a shot I've never tried bowling before, but I thought I'd give it a shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a photograph:",
        "examples": [
          "get/take a shot I got/took some really good shots of the harbour at sunset."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece in a film in which there is a single action or a short series of actions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink:",
        "examples": [
          "shot of Mick poured himself a shot of whisky.",
          "do shots They were at the bar doing shots (= drinking many small, strong alcoholic drinks)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of a non-alcoholic drink with a strong taste or effect:",
        "examples": [
          "He downed a shot of espresso.",
          "I like my coffee with a shot of vanilla.",
          "You can make your own healthy orange and turmeric shots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an injection (= the act of putting a drug or vaccine into someone's body with a needle), or an amount of the drug or vaccine put into the body by a single injection:",
        "examples": [
          "It's important to get regular flu shots.",
          "give someone a shot The doctor gave him a shot of morphine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy metal ball thrown in a sports competition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of small metal balls that are shot from a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "lead shot Shotgun cartridges contain lead shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of silk) having small threads of a colour in it, so that the main colour appears to change depending on the angle at which the cloth is seen:",
        "examples": [
          "Her evening dress is made of green shot silk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no longer working or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "It's no good - these gears are shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of or free of something, or to leave something:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't wait to get shot of this office for a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of shoot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of firing a gun or another weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "Several shots were fired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to score a point by throwing, hitting, or kicking a ball or other object:",
        "examples": [
          "Roberts sank two foul shots to win the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a photograph, or a short piece in a movie in which there is a single action or a short series of actions:",
        "examples": [
          "I got some really good shots of the harbor at sunset."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of a drug that is put into the body by a single injection:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor gave him a shot of cortisone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy metal ball thrown in a sports competition, or small metal balls fired from a gun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to do or achieve something that is difficult, when success is uncertain:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m not sure they’ll consider me for the job, but I’ll give it a shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of an alcoholic drink:",
        "examples": [
          "a shot of whiskey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no longer working or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "The brakes are shot – you’d better take the car in to the garage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shotgun": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long gun that fires a large number of small metal bullets at one time, designed for shooting birds and animals:",
        "examples": [
          "sawn-off shotgun The robbers used a sawn-off shotgun in the raid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the seat next to the driver in a car or other vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "ride shotgun The kids took turns riding shotgun.",
          "\"Shotgun!\", she shouted, and jumped into the passenger seat.",
          "call shotgun Has anyone called shotgun? If not, I do!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a formation used by the offence in which the quarterback stands further than usual behind the line of scrimmage (= the line on which the ball is positioned at the beginning of a period of action), with most of the other players spread out as receivers:",
        "examples": [
          "out of the shotgun The offence was working out of the shotgun for much of the first half.",
          "The defence saw that the offence was in a shotgun formation and adjusted their strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drink an alcoholic drink from a can very quickly, by making a hole in the can, putting your mouth over the hole and then opening the can at the top:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw some workers shotgunning beers across the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long gun that fires a large number of small metal bullets at one time, used esp. for hunting",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shotguns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long gun that fires a large number of small metal bullets at one time, designed for shooting birds and animals:",
        "examples": [
          "sawn-off shotgun The robbers used a sawn-off shotgun in the raid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the seat next to the driver in a car or other vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "ride shotgun The kids took turns riding shotgun.",
          "\"Shotgun!\", she shouted, and jumped into the passenger seat.",
          "call shotgun Has anyone called shotgun? If not, I do!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a formation used by the offence in which the quarterback stands further than usual behind the line of scrimmage (= the line on which the ball is positioned at the beginning of a period of action), with most of the other players spread out as receivers:",
        "examples": [
          "out of the shotgun The offence was working out of the shotgun for much of the first half.",
          "The defence saw that the offence was in a shotgun formation and adjusted their strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drink an alcoholic drink from a can very quickly, by making a hole in the can, putting your mouth over the hole and then opening the can at the top:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw some workers shotgunning beers across the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long gun that fires a large number of small metal bullets at one time, used esp. for hunting",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of shoot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kick, hit, or throw of the ball that is intended to score points in a sport such as cricket, football, tennis, or golf:",
        "examples": [
          "And that was a great shot by Márquez!",
          "Murray drove a forehand shot down the line to win the match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of firing a gun or another weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "fire a shot He fired four shots at the car as it drove off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is skilled/not skilled at aiming and firing a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't know you were such a good shot!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to do or achieve something that you have not done before:",
        "examples": [
          "have a shot at I thought I'd have a shot at making my own wine.",
          "give something a shot I've never tried bowling before, but I thought I'd give it a shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a photograph:",
        "examples": [
          "get/take a shot I got/took some really good shots of the harbour at sunset."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece in a film in which there is a single action or a short series of actions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink:",
        "examples": [
          "shot of Mick poured himself a shot of whisky.",
          "do shots They were at the bar doing shots (= drinking many small, strong alcoholic drinks)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of a non-alcoholic drink with a strong taste or effect:",
        "examples": [
          "He downed a shot of espresso.",
          "I like my coffee with a shot of vanilla.",
          "You can make your own healthy orange and turmeric shots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an injection (= the act of putting a drug or vaccine into someone's body with a needle), or an amount of the drug or vaccine put into the body by a single injection:",
        "examples": [
          "It's important to get regular flu shots.",
          "give someone a shot The doctor gave him a shot of morphine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy metal ball thrown in a sports competition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of small metal balls that are shot from a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "lead shot Shotgun cartridges contain lead shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of silk) having small threads of a colour in it, so that the main colour appears to change depending on the angle at which the cloth is seen:",
        "examples": [
          "Her evening dress is made of green shot silk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no longer working or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "It's no good - these gears are shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of or free of something, or to leave something:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't wait to get shot of this office for a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of shoot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of firing a gun or another weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "Several shots were fired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to score a point by throwing, hitting, or kicking a ball or other object:",
        "examples": [
          "Roberts sank two foul shots to win the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a photograph, or a short piece in a movie in which there is a single action or a short series of actions:",
        "examples": [
          "I got some really good shots of the harbor at sunset."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of a drug that is put into the body by a single injection:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor gave him a shot of cortisone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy metal ball thrown in a sports competition, or small metal balls fired from a gun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to do or achieve something that is difficult, when success is uncertain:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m not sure they’ll consider me for the job, but I’ll give it a shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of an alcoholic drink:",
        "examples": [
          "a shot of whiskey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no longer working or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "The brakes are shot – you’d better take the car in to the garage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shoulder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the two parts of the body at each side of the neck that join the arms to the rest of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "I rested my head on her shoulder.",
          "Then she put her arm around my shoulder and gave me a kiss.",
          "She glanced nervously over her shoulder to make sure no one else was listening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top part of a person's back:",
        "examples": [
          "He was about six feet tall with broad shoulders.",
          "\"I don't know what to do about it,\" said Martha, shrugging her shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the parts of a piece of clothing that cover the wearer's shoulders:",
        "examples": [
          "The shoulders look a little tight. Do you want to try a larger size?",
          "a jacket with padded shoulders"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a bottle that curves out below its opening",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the responsibility that someone has or feels for something:",
        "examples": [
          "A huge burden was lifted from my shoulders (= I became much less worried) when I told my parents about my problem.",
          "Responsibility for the dispute rests squarely on the shoulders of the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of meat that includes the upper part of an animal's front leg:",
        "examples": [
          "I've bought a shoulder of lamb for Sunday lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area along the side of a main road where cars can stop:",
        "examples": [
          "There were tire tracks left in the soft shoulder (= area of dirt or grass by the road)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that you are responsible for something bad or difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "It is women who mainly shoulder responsibility for the care of elderly and disabled relatives.",
          "Teachers cannot be expected to shoulder all the blame for poor exam results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something on your shoulders to carry it:",
        "examples": [
          "Shouldering her pack, she strode off up the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push something with one of your shoulders:",
        "examples": [
          "She was carrying two suitcases and had to shoulder the door open.",
          "He shouldered his way (= formed a way through by pushing with his shoulders) to the front of the crowd to get a better look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the two rounded, bony parts of a person’s body on either side of the neck where the top of the arm is joined:",
        "examples": [
          "She put her head on my shoulder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shoulder of a road is an edge just beyond the part you drive along, where you can stop safely.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept responsibility for something:",
        "examples": [
          "It is usually women who shoulder the responsibility for the care of elderly relatives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something on your shoulders to carry it:",
        "examples": [
          "Shouldering her pack, she strode off up the road."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shoulders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the two parts of the body at each side of the neck that join the arms to the rest of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "I rested my head on her shoulder.",
          "Then she put her arm around my shoulder and gave me a kiss.",
          "She glanced nervously over her shoulder to make sure no one else was listening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top part of a person's back:",
        "examples": [
          "He was about six feet tall with broad shoulders.",
          "\"I don't know what to do about it,\" said Martha, shrugging her shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the parts of a piece of clothing that cover the wearer's shoulders:",
        "examples": [
          "The shoulders look a little tight. Do you want to try a larger size?",
          "a jacket with padded shoulders"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a bottle that curves out below its opening",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the responsibility that someone has or feels for something:",
        "examples": [
          "A huge burden was lifted from my shoulders (= I became much less worried) when I told my parents about my problem.",
          "Responsibility for the dispute rests squarely on the shoulders of the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of meat that includes the upper part of an animal's front leg:",
        "examples": [
          "I've bought a shoulder of lamb for Sunday lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area along the side of a main road where cars can stop:",
        "examples": [
          "There were tire tracks left in the soft shoulder (= area of dirt or grass by the road)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that you are responsible for something bad or difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "It is women who mainly shoulder responsibility for the care of elderly and disabled relatives.",
          "Teachers cannot be expected to shoulder all the blame for poor exam results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something on your shoulders to carry it:",
        "examples": [
          "Shouldering her pack, she strode off up the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push something with one of your shoulders:",
        "examples": [
          "She was carrying two suitcases and had to shoulder the door open.",
          "He shouldered his way (= formed a way through by pushing with his shoulders) to the front of the crowd to get a better look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the two rounded, bony parts of a person’s body on either side of the neck where the top of the arm is joined:",
        "examples": [
          "She put her head on my shoulder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shoulder of a road is an edge just beyond the part you drive along, where you can stop safely.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept responsibility for something:",
        "examples": [
          "It is usually women who shoulder the responsibility for the care of elderly relatives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something on your shoulders to carry it:",
        "examples": [
          "Shouldering her pack, she strode off up the road."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak with a very loud voice, often as loud as possible, usually when you want to make yourself heard in noisy situations, or when the person you are talking to is a long way away or cannot hear very well:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no need to shout, I can hear you.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I'll see you tomorrow,\" shouted Eleni above the noise of the helicopter.",
          "[ + that ] He shouted from the garage that he'd be finished in about half an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express strong emotions, such as anger, fear, or excitement, or to express strong opinions, in a loud voice:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad really shouted at me when I broke the window.",
          "He shouted abuse at the judge after being sentenced to five years' imprisonment.",
          "The fans were screaming and shouting out the names of the band members.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I shouted at him to put the gun down.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Stop this childish nonsense at once!\" he shouted furiously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to attract attention in a loud voice:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard them shouting for help, but there was nothing I could do.",
          "figurative It's the charities that shout loudest (= attract the most public attention) that often get given the most money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy a drink for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll shout you a drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of saying something very loudly or making a very loud sound with your voice:",
        "examples": [
          "Her speech was interrupted by angry shouts from the audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of drinks for a group of people, or a particular person's turn to buy them:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like another drink? It's my shout since you bought the last ones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something in a loud voice:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] If anyone’s up there,\" he shouted sternly, \"come out now!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud call:",
        "examples": [
          "When nominated for the presidency the entire audience came to its feet with a shout."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shouted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak with a very loud voice, often as loud as possible, usually when you want to make yourself heard in noisy situations, or when the person you are talking to is a long way away or cannot hear very well:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no need to shout, I can hear you.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I'll see you tomorrow,\" shouted Eleni above the noise of the helicopter.",
          "[ + that ] He shouted from the garage that he'd be finished in about half an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express strong emotions, such as anger, fear, or excitement, or to express strong opinions, in a loud voice:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad really shouted at me when I broke the window.",
          "He shouted abuse at the judge after being sentenced to five years' imprisonment.",
          "The fans were screaming and shouting out the names of the band members.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I shouted at him to put the gun down.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Stop this childish nonsense at once!\" he shouted furiously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to attract attention in a loud voice:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard them shouting for help, but there was nothing I could do.",
          "figurative It's the charities that shout loudest (= attract the most public attention) that often get given the most money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy a drink for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll shout you a drink."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shouting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "shouts:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear shouting in the street outside."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shouts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak with a very loud voice, often as loud as possible, usually when you want to make yourself heard in noisy situations, or when the person you are talking to is a long way away or cannot hear very well:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no need to shout, I can hear you.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I'll see you tomorrow,\" shouted Eleni above the noise of the helicopter.",
          "[ + that ] He shouted from the garage that he'd be finished in about half an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express strong emotions, such as anger, fear, or excitement, or to express strong opinions, in a loud voice:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad really shouted at me when I broke the window.",
          "He shouted abuse at the judge after being sentenced to five years' imprisonment.",
          "The fans were screaming and shouting out the names of the band members.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I shouted at him to put the gun down.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Stop this childish nonsense at once!\" he shouted furiously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to attract attention in a loud voice:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard them shouting for help, but there was nothing I could do.",
          "figurative It's the charities that shout loudest (= attract the most public attention) that often get given the most money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy a drink for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll shout you a drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of saying something very loudly or making a very loud sound with your voice:",
        "examples": [
          "Her speech was interrupted by angry shouts from the audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of drinks for a group of people, or a particular person's turn to buy them:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like another drink? It's my shout since you bought the last ones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something in a loud voice:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] If anyone’s up there,\" he shouted sternly, \"come out now!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud call:",
        "examples": [
          "When nominated for the presidency the entire audience came to its feet with a shout."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shove": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push someone or something forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "She was jostled and shoved by an angry crowd as she left the court.",
          "Just wait your turn - there's no need to shove.",
          "Reporters pushed and shoved as they tried to get close to the princess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something somewhere in a hurried or careless way:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll just shove this laundry in the washer before we go out.",
          "\"Where should I put this suitcase?\" \"Shove it down there for the moment.\"",
          "They can't just shove motorways anywhere they like, you know."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your body to make space for someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Shove over/along, Lena, and make some room for me.",
          "Why don't you shove up so that Fatima can sit next to you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of shoving someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you help me give the piano a shove?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push someone or something forcefully and with a lot of energy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The opposing player said something, and Chris went over and shoved him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To shove is also to slide something along a surface by moving or pushing it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She got into her coat and shoved her hands deep into her pockets.",
          "[ M ] Jim shoved open the door (= pushed the door to open it), and invited his visitor in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shoving match is an angry disagreement in which two people push each other in the chest:",
        "examples": [
          "The discussion in the jury room got so heated that at one point two jurors got into a shoving match."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shoved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push someone or something forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "She was jostled and shoved by an angry crowd as she left the court.",
          "Just wait your turn - there's no need to shove.",
          "Reporters pushed and shoved as they tried to get close to the princess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something somewhere in a hurried or careless way:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll just shove this laundry in the washer before we go out.",
          "\"Where should I put this suitcase?\" \"Shove it down there for the moment.\"",
          "They can't just shove motorways anywhere they like, you know."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your body to make space for someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Shove over/along, Lena, and make some room for me.",
          "Why don't you shove up so that Fatima can sit next to you?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shovel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool consisting of a wide, square metal or plastic blade, usually with slightly raised sides, attached to a handle, for moving loose material such as sand, coal, or snow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a similar part on a large machine, for picking up and holding loose material",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of something that can fit on a shovel:",
        "examples": [
          "Should I put another shovelful of coal on the fire?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move with a shovel:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you give me a hand shovelling the snow away from the garage door?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool consisting of a wide blade attached to a long handle, used for digging up or moving loose material, such as earth or snow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shoveled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool consisting of a wide, square metal or plastic blade, usually with slightly raised sides, attached to a handle, for moving loose material such as sand, coal, or snow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a similar part on a large machine, for picking up and holding loose material",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of something that can fit on a shovel:",
        "examples": [
          "Should I put another shovelful of coal on the fire?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move with a shovel:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you give me a hand shovelling the snow away from the garage door?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool consisting of a wide blade attached to a long handle, used for digging up or moving loose material, such as earth or snow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shoveling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool consisting of a wide, square metal or plastic blade, usually with slightly raised sides, attached to a handle, for moving loose material such as sand, coal, or snow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a similar part on a large machine, for picking up and holding loose material",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of something that can fit on a shovel:",
        "examples": [
          "Should I put another shovelful of coal on the fire?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move with a shovel:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you give me a hand shovelling the snow away from the garage door?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool consisting of a wide blade attached to a long handle, used for digging up or moving loose material, such as earth or snow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shovels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool consisting of a wide, square metal or plastic blade, usually with slightly raised sides, attached to a handle, for moving loose material such as sand, coal, or snow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a similar part on a large machine, for picking up and holding loose material",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of something that can fit on a shovel:",
        "examples": [
          "Should I put another shovelful of coal on the fire?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move with a shovel:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you give me a hand shovelling the snow away from the garage door?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool consisting of a wide blade attached to a long handle, used for digging up or moving loose material, such as earth or snow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shoves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push someone or something forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "She was jostled and shoved by an angry crowd as she left the court.",
          "Just wait your turn - there's no need to shove.",
          "Reporters pushed and shoved as they tried to get close to the princess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something somewhere in a hurried or careless way:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll just shove this laundry in the washer before we go out.",
          "\"Where should I put this suitcase?\" \"Shove it down there for the moment.\"",
          "They can't just shove motorways anywhere they like, you know."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your body to make space for someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Shove over/along, Lena, and make some room for me.",
          "Why don't you shove up so that Fatima can sit next to you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of shoving someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you help me give the piano a shove?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push someone or something forcefully and with a lot of energy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The opposing player said something, and Chris went over and shoved him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To shove is also to slide something along a surface by moving or pushing it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She got into her coat and shoved her hands deep into her pockets.",
          "[ M ] Jim shoved open the door (= pushed the door to open it), and invited his visitor in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shoving match is an angry disagreement in which two people push each other in the chest:",
        "examples": [
          "The discussion in the jury room got so heated that at one point two jurors got into a shoving match."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shoving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push someone or something forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "She was jostled and shoved by an angry crowd as she left the court.",
          "Just wait your turn - there's no need to shove.",
          "Reporters pushed and shoved as they tried to get close to the princess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something somewhere in a hurried or careless way:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll just shove this laundry in the washer before we go out.",
          "\"Where should I put this suitcase?\" \"Shove it down there for the moment.\"",
          "They can't just shove motorways anywhere they like, you know."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your body to make space for someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Shove over/along, Lena, and make some room for me.",
          "Why don't you shove up so that Fatima can sit next to you?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "showboat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who behaves or plays a sport in a way that is intended to attract attention or admiration, especially when this is annoying:",
        "examples": [
          "He's not a showboat and isn't comfortable attracting attention to himself.",
          "He's a showboat outfielder who's famous for his flamboyant catches."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "showcase": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container with glass sides in which valuable or important objects are kept so that they can be looked at without being touched, damaged, or stolen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation or event that makes it possible for the best features of something to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "The Venice Film Festival has always been the showcase of Italian cinema.",
          "The exhibition is an annual showcase for British design and innovation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show the best qualities or parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The main aim of the exhibition is to showcase British design."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cabinet, usually of glass, in which objects are kept that are valuable or easily broken:",
        "examples": [
          "a jeweler’s showcase"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or event where something, esp. something new, can be shown or performed:",
        "examples": [
          "The Sundance Film Festival is an especially sympathetic showcase for unusual films."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show the best qualities or parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "In the opening set, he showcased his own songs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation or an event that makes it possible for the best features of something to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "a showcase for sth The North American International Auto Show is a showcase for new technologies related to driving.",
          "a showcase of sth The expo will be the largest showcase of green building products ever held.",
          "The forum included a technology showcase, during which participants were provided with hands-on demonstrations.",
          "530 acres of land will be transformed into a showcase city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a store, museum, etc., a glass box in which products or objects can be displayed:",
        "examples": [
          "They smashed a glass showcase, took 12 pieces of jewellery and fled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show what someone or something is like, especially their best qualities or features:",
        "examples": [
          "We wanted a season that would showcase all the different kinds of things we do.",
          "The 10 finalists are asked a question before judges decide who best showcased her personality and capabilities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "showdown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an important argument that is intended to end a disagreement that has existed for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "The president is preparing for a showdown with Republicans over his plans to reform the economy.",
          "Millions of dollars were spent on lawyers in a courtroom showdown between the two companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event, such as a meeting or fight, that ends a disagreement or decides who will win:",
        "examples": [
          "a military showdown",
          "Sunday’s showdown will decide whether Mexico or Italy is the world soccer champion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "showed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible for something to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] Let me show you this new book I've just bought.",
          "be shown in On this map, urban areas are shown in grey.",
          "show something to someone You ought to show that rash to your doctor.",
          "[ + obj + question word  ] Why won't you show me what's in your hand?",
          "[ + obj + -ing verb  ] The secretly filmed video shows the prince and princess kissing.",
          "show the effect These photographs show the effects of the chemical on the trees.",
          "show signs He began to show signs of recovery.",
          "\"This is a Victorian gold coin.\" \"Is it? Show me (= allow me to see it).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record or express a number or measurement:",
        "examples": [
          "The right-hand dial shows the temperature, and the left-hand one shows the air pressure.",
          "The company showed a loss of $2 million last year.",
          "The latest crime figures show a sharp rise in burglaries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to explain something to someone, by doing it or by giving instructions or examples:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] Can you show me how to set the DVD player?",
          "show how This dictionary contains many examples that show how words are actually used.",
          "show someone the way Could you show me the way to the bus station?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove something or make the truth or existence of something known:",
        "examples": [
          "show yourself (to be) something She has shown herself (to be) a highly competent manager.",
          "show someone to be someone/something His diaries show him to have been an extremely insecure person.",
          "[ + (that) ] The diaries show (that) he was very insecure.",
          "show someone (that) Show me (that) I can trust you.",
          "[ + question word ] Our research has shown (us) how little we know about this disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express ideas or feelings using actions or words:",
        "examples": [
          "He finds it difficult to show affection.",
          "She showed enormous courage when she rescued him from the fire.",
          "[ + two objects ] You should show your parents more respect/show more respect to your parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be easy to see or notice:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Oh no, I've spilled red wine on my jacket!\" \"Don't worry, it doesn't show.\"",
          "Whatever she's thinking, she never lets it show.",
          "show through I've painted over the graffiti twice, but it still shows through.",
          "show up The drug does not show up in blood tests because it is effective in very small quantities.",
          "it shows When we moved in, the house hadn't been decorated for 20 years, and it showed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a pregnant woman shows, it is possible to see that she is pregnant:",
        "examples": [
          "Once she started to show, people started treating her differently.",
          "Although I'm not showing yet, my baby is due in the spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look as old as you really are:",
        "examples": [
          "start to show your age Recently, he's really starting to show his age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an artist's work available for the public to see:",
        "examples": [
          "Our aim is to make it easier for young unknown artists to show their work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a cinema or television station shows a film or programme, or if a film or programme is showing somewhere, you can see it there:",
        "examples": [
          "It's the first time this movie has been shown on television.",
          "Now showing at a cinema near you!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone somewhere by going there with them:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you show Dr Sanchez into the living room?",
          "show someone to something The waiter showed us to our table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to hide something, or to make it possible to see or know something that is not intended to be seen or known:",
        "examples": [
          "Your shirt's so thin that it shows your bra.",
          "Light-coloured carpets show the dirt.",
          "[ + question word ] His failure in the exams shows (up) just how bad his teachers are."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone understand something by directing their attention to it:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you show me where it hurts?",
          "Show me which one you want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish in one of the top three positions in a horse race:",
        "examples": [
          "Two of the horses won, one of the horses placed and two others showed.",
          "The horse finished second, so I won $8 because I bet on it to show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a theatre performance or a television or radio programme that is entertaining rather than serious:",
        "examples": [
          "television show She finishes watching her favourite television show at 10pm every night, and then goes out with friends.",
          "radio show He hosted a morning radio show on the local station for 10 years.",
          "stage show We had seen the broadcast of the play, but got tickets to see the stage show in person.",
          "quiz/game show She hosts one of TV's most popular quiz/game shows.",
          "see a show Why don't we go to London on Saturday and see a show?",
          "stage a show We had to raise £60,000 to stage the show.",
          "puppet show We had a puppet show for Jamie's birthday party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event at which a group of related things are available for the public to look at:",
        "examples": [
          "fashion/flower show The annual fashion/flower show will showcase work from more than 30 designers.",
          "motor show There were some amazing new cars at the motor show.",
          "retrospective show of They put on a retrospective show of his work at the National Museum of American Art."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is on show has been made available for the public to look at:",
        "examples": [
          "Her sculptures will be on show at the museum until the end of the month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest level of professional baseball:",
        "examples": [
          "When the pitcher was first brought up from the minors, some of his teammates thought he wasn't ready to play in the show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that makes other people know what your feelings, beliefs, or qualities are:",
        "examples": [
          "show of In a show of solidarity, the management and workers have joined forces to campaign against the closure of the factory.",
          "show of strength Over 100 military vehicles paraded through the capital in a show of strength."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity or piece of work that appears to be done with great, little, etc. effort:",
        "examples": [
          "put up a good show She may not have won, but she certainly put up a good show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an appearance of something that is not really sincere or real:",
        "examples": [
          "show of Despite its public show of unity, the royal family had its share of disagreements just like any other.",
          "put on a show of They put on a show of being interested, but I don't think they really were."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is for show has no practical value and is used only to improve the appearance of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "just/only for show Do the lights on this phone have any useful function or are they just/only for show?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity, business, or organization, considered in relation to who is managing it:",
        "examples": [
          "run the show Who will run the show when Meg retires?",
          "The wedding is their show - let them do it their way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of blood and mucus (= thick liquid) that comes out of the vagina at the start of labour (= the process of giving birth):",
        "examples": [
          "the bloody show"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause or allow something to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "You should show that rash to your doctor.",
          "These trees show the effects of acid rain.",
          "He’s starting to show his age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express your feelings or opinion by your actions or words:",
        "examples": [
          "I do not know how to show my thanks for all your help.",
          "He is a scrappy lawyer and shows no mercy to any opponent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to explain something to someone by helping to do it or by giving instructions or examples to copy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] The diagram shows how to fit the pieces together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something clear or prove something to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "Your writing shows you can be a good writer.",
          "He has shown himself to be unreliable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to be seen or noticed, or to make something noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I’ve been working for hours, and I’ve got nothing to show for it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lead someone somewhere or to point out something:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you show me the way to the post office?",
          "Show me which cake you want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record or express an amount, number, or measurement:",
        "examples": [
          "My barometer shows a change in the weather is coming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear at a gathering or event:",
        "examples": [
          "Jenny said she'd be here, but she never showed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an artist's work available for the public to see:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] This gallery is a place where young artists can show their work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To show a movie is to offer it for viewing in a movie theater or on television:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] That channel often shows foreign films."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a performance in a theater, a movie, or a television or radio program:",
        "examples": [
          "a stage/talk show"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event at which the public can view a particular collection of things:",
        "examples": [
          "a flower show",
          "a fashion show"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity, business, or organization, considered in relation to who is managing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Who will run the show when the boss retires?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an appearance of something that is not really sincere or real:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Ray made a show of reaching for his wallet.",
          "[ U ] Does this fireplace work or is it just for show?",
          "[ U ] Half for show and half in real anger, I stood up and shouted, “I'm not your friend!”"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event at which goods and services, or information about them, are displayed so that people can decide whether to buy them:",
        "examples": [
          "a fashion/technology/trade show",
          "We try to schedule our show ahead of Tucson so dealers can leave here and go straight there.",
          "What is the future of green automotive business at the Detroit auto show?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a broadcast on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "You can watch reruns of the show on the Internet.",
          "a television/TV/radio show",
          "a news/reality/cooking show",
          "a show about sth We saw a show about the space program.",
          "a show on sth I love that new show on the history channel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people raise one of their hands to show that they support or agree with something or in order to vote for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Very few attendees belonged to senior management, according to a show of hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available for people to see:",
        "examples": [
          "An exhibition of her photographs is currently on show in London."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shower": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that releases drops of water through a lot of very small holes and that you stand under to wash your whole body:",
        "examples": [
          "The shower is broken - you'll have to have a bath.",
          "shower attachment Many British homes have a shower attachment fixed to the bath taps.",
          "shower curtain Where can I find a shower curtain that doesn't go mouldy at the bottom?",
          "shower cap The hotel provides complimentary shower caps and shampoo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an acting of washing using a shower:",
        "examples": [
          "have a shower Do I have time to have a shower before we go out?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place, usually in a bathroom, where a shower is situated:",
        "examples": [
          "in the shower He's in the shower at the moment. Do you want him to call you back?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of rain or snow:",
        "examples": [
          "showers of rain, hail and sleet",
          "You're soaked! Did you get caught in the shower?",
          "thundery/wintry shower There will be thundery/wintry showers over many parts of the country.",
          "snow shower Snow showers are expected at the end of the week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of small objects or drops of liquid coming through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "a shower of sparks There was a bang and a shower of sparks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She received a shower of praise from her colleagues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a party held for a woman just before she gets married or gives birth to a child, when she is given presents for her future home or baby:",
        "examples": [
          "baby shower I bought the cutest baby clothes to take to Jacey's baby shower.",
          "bridal shower We went to my cousin's bridal shower yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall down or come out in a shower, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a massive explosion, and seconds later fragments of glass were showering (= falling) down on us.",
          "shower someone/something with something She shook the bottle violently and showered us with champagne."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a shower:",
        "examples": [
          "I shower every morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brief rain, or a light fall of snow:",
        "examples": [
          "a snow shower"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shower is also something that falls like rain:",
        "examples": [
          "a shower of sparks",
          "a shower of confetti"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that sprays water on your body while you wash yourself, or an act of washing using such a device:",
        "examples": [
          "He stays in the shower until there is no more hot water!",
          "Have I got time to take a shower before we go out?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a party held to give presents to someone who will soon be married or will become a parent:",
        "examples": [
          "a bridal shower",
          "a baby shower"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a lot of something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "His family showers him with love."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rain briefly or snow lightly:",
        "examples": [
          "It showered on and off all afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wash yourself by using a shower:",
        "examples": [
          "I usually shower in the morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "showered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall down or come out in a shower, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a massive explosion, and seconds later fragments of glass were showering (= falling) down on us.",
          "shower someone/something with something She shook the bottle violently and showered us with champagne."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a shower:",
        "examples": [
          "I shower every morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "showerhead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a shower that water flows out of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "showering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall down or come out in a shower, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a massive explosion, and seconds later fragments of glass were showering (= falling) down on us.",
          "shower someone/something with something She shook the bottle violently and showered us with champagne."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a shower:",
        "examples": [
          "I shower every morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "showers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that releases drops of water through a lot of very small holes and that you stand under to wash your whole body:",
        "examples": [
          "The shower is broken - you'll have to have a bath.",
          "shower attachment Many British homes have a shower attachment fixed to the bath taps.",
          "shower curtain Where can I find a shower curtain that doesn't go mouldy at the bottom?",
          "shower cap The hotel provides complimentary shower caps and shampoo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an acting of washing using a shower:",
        "examples": [
          "have a shower Do I have time to have a shower before we go out?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place, usually in a bathroom, where a shower is situated:",
        "examples": [
          "in the shower He's in the shower at the moment. Do you want him to call you back?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of rain or snow:",
        "examples": [
          "showers of rain, hail and sleet",
          "You're soaked! Did you get caught in the shower?",
          "thundery/wintry shower There will be thundery/wintry showers over many parts of the country.",
          "snow shower Snow showers are expected at the end of the week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of small objects or drops of liquid coming through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "a shower of sparks There was a bang and a shower of sparks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She received a shower of praise from her colleagues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a party held for a woman just before she gets married or gives birth to a child, when she is given presents for her future home or baby:",
        "examples": [
          "baby shower I bought the cutest baby clothes to take to Jacey's baby shower.",
          "bridal shower We went to my cousin's bridal shower yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall down or come out in a shower, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a massive explosion, and seconds later fragments of glass were showering (= falling) down on us.",
          "shower someone/something with something She shook the bottle violently and showered us with champagne."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a shower:",
        "examples": [
          "I shower every morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brief rain, or a light fall of snow:",
        "examples": [
          "a snow shower"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shower is also something that falls like rain:",
        "examples": [
          "a shower of sparks",
          "a shower of confetti"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that sprays water on your body while you wash yourself, or an act of washing using such a device:",
        "examples": [
          "He stays in the shower until there is no more hot water!",
          "Have I got time to take a shower before we go out?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a party held to give presents to someone who will soon be married or will become a parent:",
        "examples": [
          "a bridal shower",
          "a baby shower"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a lot of something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "His family showers him with love."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rain briefly or snow lightly:",
        "examples": [
          "It showered on and off all afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wash yourself by using a shower:",
        "examples": [
          "I usually shower in the morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "showgirl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young woman who sings or dances in a musical theatre entertainment",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "showing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of someone's performance in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "She managed a good/strong showing in the world championship.",
          "She had a dismal showing in the opinion polls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity for the public to see something:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the film's first showing on television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a performance in a competitive activity:",
        "examples": [
          "A poor showing by the team’s offense led to a 22-17 loss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity for the public to see something:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the first showing of his paintings in this country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "showman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is very good at entertaining people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who produces movies, stage shows, or other entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "P.T. Barnum, a founder of the circus, was a great showman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is a skilled performer:",
        "examples": [
          "The President is a great showman and a clever politician."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "showmanship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to entertain people:",
        "examples": [
          "His showmanship in the ring shouldn't detract from his considerable skill.",
          "The irrepressible boss of the company has plenty of old-fashioned showmanship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skill in making people feel entertained:",
        "examples": [
          "His televised speeches demonstrate his showmanship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of show",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of show",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "showpiece": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely good example of something that deserves to be admired:",
        "examples": [
          "The house is a showpiece of colonial architecture.",
          "[ before noun  ] the city's new showpiece library"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely good example of something that attracts attention or admiration:",
        "examples": [
          "This painting will be the showpiece of the exhibit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "showroom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large shop in which people are encouraged to look at the goods that are on sale before buying them:",
        "examples": [
          "a car showroom",
          "Our complete range of carpets is on display in our showroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room in which goods for sale are arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "a car dealer’s showroom"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large store in which people can look at goods before buying them:",
        "examples": [
          "a car/furniture showroom",
          "A flow of new vehicles is hitting showrooms this autumn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible for something to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] Let me show you this new book I've just bought.",
          "be shown in On this map, urban areas are shown in grey.",
          "show something to someone You ought to show that rash to your doctor.",
          "[ + obj + question word  ] Why won't you show me what's in your hand?",
          "[ + obj + -ing verb  ] The secretly filmed video shows the prince and princess kissing.",
          "show the effect These photographs show the effects of the chemical on the trees.",
          "show signs He began to show signs of recovery.",
          "\"This is a Victorian gold coin.\" \"Is it? Show me (= allow me to see it).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record or express a number or measurement:",
        "examples": [
          "The right-hand dial shows the temperature, and the left-hand one shows the air pressure.",
          "The company showed a loss of $2 million last year.",
          "The latest crime figures show a sharp rise in burglaries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to explain something to someone, by doing it or by giving instructions or examples:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] Can you show me how to set the DVD player?",
          "show how This dictionary contains many examples that show how words are actually used.",
          "show someone the way Could you show me the way to the bus station?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove something or make the truth or existence of something known:",
        "examples": [
          "show yourself (to be) something She has shown herself (to be) a highly competent manager.",
          "show someone to be someone/something His diaries show him to have been an extremely insecure person.",
          "[ + (that) ] The diaries show (that) he was very insecure.",
          "show someone (that) Show me (that) I can trust you.",
          "[ + question word ] Our research has shown (us) how little we know about this disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express ideas or feelings using actions or words:",
        "examples": [
          "He finds it difficult to show affection.",
          "She showed enormous courage when she rescued him from the fire.",
          "[ + two objects ] You should show your parents more respect/show more respect to your parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be easy to see or notice:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Oh no, I've spilled red wine on my jacket!\" \"Don't worry, it doesn't show.\"",
          "Whatever she's thinking, she never lets it show.",
          "show through I've painted over the graffiti twice, but it still shows through.",
          "show up The drug does not show up in blood tests because it is effective in very small quantities.",
          "it shows When we moved in, the house hadn't been decorated for 20 years, and it showed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a pregnant woman shows, it is possible to see that she is pregnant:",
        "examples": [
          "Once she started to show, people started treating her differently.",
          "Although I'm not showing yet, my baby is due in the spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look as old as you really are:",
        "examples": [
          "start to show your age Recently, he's really starting to show his age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an artist's work available for the public to see:",
        "examples": [
          "Our aim is to make it easier for young unknown artists to show their work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a cinema or television station shows a film or programme, or if a film or programme is showing somewhere, you can see it there:",
        "examples": [
          "It's the first time this movie has been shown on television.",
          "Now showing at a cinema near you!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone somewhere by going there with them:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you show Dr Sanchez into the living room?",
          "show someone to something The waiter showed us to our table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to hide something, or to make it possible to see or know something that is not intended to be seen or known:",
        "examples": [
          "Your shirt's so thin that it shows your bra.",
          "Light-coloured carpets show the dirt.",
          "[ + question word ] His failure in the exams shows (up) just how bad his teachers are."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone understand something by directing their attention to it:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you show me where it hurts?",
          "Show me which one you want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish in one of the top three positions in a horse race:",
        "examples": [
          "Two of the horses won, one of the horses placed and two others showed.",
          "The horse finished second, so I won $8 because I bet on it to show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a theatre performance or a television or radio programme that is entertaining rather than serious:",
        "examples": [
          "television show She finishes watching her favourite television show at 10pm every night, and then goes out with friends.",
          "radio show He hosted a morning radio show on the local station for 10 years.",
          "stage show We had seen the broadcast of the play, but got tickets to see the stage show in person.",
          "quiz/game show She hosts one of TV's most popular quiz/game shows.",
          "see a show Why don't we go to London on Saturday and see a show?",
          "stage a show We had to raise £60,000 to stage the show.",
          "puppet show We had a puppet show for Jamie's birthday party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event at which a group of related things are available for the public to look at:",
        "examples": [
          "fashion/flower show The annual fashion/flower show will showcase work from more than 30 designers.",
          "motor show There were some amazing new cars at the motor show.",
          "retrospective show of They put on a retrospective show of his work at the National Museum of American Art."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is on show has been made available for the public to look at:",
        "examples": [
          "Her sculptures will be on show at the museum until the end of the month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest level of professional baseball:",
        "examples": [
          "When the pitcher was first brought up from the minors, some of his teammates thought he wasn't ready to play in the show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that makes other people know what your feelings, beliefs, or qualities are:",
        "examples": [
          "show of In a show of solidarity, the management and workers have joined forces to campaign against the closure of the factory.",
          "show of strength Over 100 military vehicles paraded through the capital in a show of strength."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity or piece of work that appears to be done with great, little, etc. effort:",
        "examples": [
          "put up a good show She may not have won, but she certainly put up a good show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an appearance of something that is not really sincere or real:",
        "examples": [
          "show of Despite its public show of unity, the royal family had its share of disagreements just like any other.",
          "put on a show of They put on a show of being interested, but I don't think they really were."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is for show has no practical value and is used only to improve the appearance of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "just/only for show Do the lights on this phone have any useful function or are they just/only for show?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity, business, or organization, considered in relation to who is managing it:",
        "examples": [
          "run the show Who will run the show when Meg retires?",
          "The wedding is their show - let them do it their way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of blood and mucus (= thick liquid) that comes out of the vagina at the start of labour (= the process of giving birth):",
        "examples": [
          "the bloody show"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause or allow something to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "You should show that rash to your doctor.",
          "These trees show the effects of acid rain.",
          "He’s starting to show his age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express your feelings or opinion by your actions or words:",
        "examples": [
          "I do not know how to show my thanks for all your help.",
          "He is a scrappy lawyer and shows no mercy to any opponent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to explain something to someone by helping to do it or by giving instructions or examples to copy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] The diagram shows how to fit the pieces together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something clear or prove something to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "Your writing shows you can be a good writer.",
          "He has shown himself to be unreliable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to be seen or noticed, or to make something noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I’ve been working for hours, and I’ve got nothing to show for it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lead someone somewhere or to point out something:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you show me the way to the post office?",
          "Show me which cake you want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record or express an amount, number, or measurement:",
        "examples": [
          "My barometer shows a change in the weather is coming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear at a gathering or event:",
        "examples": [
          "Jenny said she'd be here, but she never showed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an artist's work available for the public to see:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] This gallery is a place where young artists can show their work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To show a movie is to offer it for viewing in a movie theater or on television:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] That channel often shows foreign films."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a performance in a theater, a movie, or a television or radio program:",
        "examples": [
          "a stage/talk show"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event at which the public can view a particular collection of things:",
        "examples": [
          "a flower show",
          "a fashion show"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity, business, or organization, considered in relation to who is managing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Who will run the show when the boss retires?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an appearance of something that is not really sincere or real:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Ray made a show of reaching for his wallet.",
          "[ U ] Does this fireplace work or is it just for show?",
          "[ U ] Half for show and half in real anger, I stood up and shouted, “I'm not your friend!”"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event at which goods and services, or information about them, are displayed so that people can decide whether to buy them:",
        "examples": [
          "a fashion/technology/trade show",
          "We try to schedule our show ahead of Tucson so dealers can leave here and go straight there.",
          "What is the future of green automotive business at the Detroit auto show?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a broadcast on television or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "You can watch reruns of the show on the Internet.",
          "a television/TV/radio show",
          "a news/reality/cooking show",
          "a show about sth We saw a show about the space program.",
          "a show on sth I love that new show on the history channel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people raise one of their hands to show that they support or agree with something or in order to vote for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Very few attendees belonged to senior management, according to a show of hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available for people to see:",
        "examples": [
          "An exhibition of her photographs is currently on show in London."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "showstopper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece in a stage performance that the audience enjoy so much that their clapping and shouts of approval interrupt the performance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very impressive:",
        "examples": [
          "That dress she wore was a showstopper!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that prevents an activity or process from continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "It's something to be aware of and for us to work through, but I don't think it's a showstopper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "showy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "attracting a lot of attention by being very colourful or bright, but without any real beauty:",
        "examples": [
          "a showy production of a play",
          "Her dress was too showy for such a formal occasion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attracting attention, sometimes by being extreme in color, design, or materials:",
        "examples": [
          "We saw several showy insects that have colored patterns on their wings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shrapnel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small pieces of metal that fly through the air when a bomb or similar weapon explodes and are intended to injure people:",
        "examples": [
          "Twelve people were hit by shrapnel in the attack.",
          "a shrapnel wound"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of money in the form of coins:",
        "examples": [
          "I wondered if the shrapnel in my pocket was enough for a burger and chips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small pieces of metal blown through the air when a bomb or other device explodes:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the injuries were caused by flying shrapnel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a shred of There's still a shred of hope that a peace agreement can be reached.",
          "a shred of evidence There isn't a shred of evidence to support her accusation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small, thin piece that has been torn from something:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut the radishes into shreds to garnish the plates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very badly torn:",
        "examples": [
          "My shirt was in shreds when I took it out of the washer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "badly damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "The report has left the CEO's reputation in shreds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut or tear something roughly into thin strips:",
        "examples": [
          "Shred the lettuce and arrange it around the edge of the dish.",
          "shredded carrot/paper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tear a document into strips, especially in a machine, in order to destroy it:",
        "examples": [
          "He ordered his secretary to shred important documents when government inspectors started investigating his business affairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely destroy something:",
        "examples": [
          "Every mistake they make further shreds their reputation.",
          "He shredded the state's case in his preliminary ruling last September.",
          "The Giants shredded the Ram's defense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone in a game, competition, election, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Celtic shredded Motherwell in the first match of the season.",
          "Everyone thought the Conservatives would be shredded at the polls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to strongly criticize a person or something they do, think, or say:",
        "examples": [
          "Every time he published something, the newspapers shredded him.",
          "shred someone to bits My boss shredded me to bits for the mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play an electric guitar using sets of notes in a way that produces a sound that is distorted (= strange and sometimes unpleasant):",
        "examples": [
          "He shreds guitar like no other lead guitarist I've heard.",
          "That kid can shred!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut or tear something into small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "Shred some lettuce into the salad bowl.",
          "He shredded documents to get rid of them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There isn’t a shred of evidence to support her accusation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small thin piece that has been cut or torn from something:",
        "examples": [
          "My silk blouse was ripped to shreds in the washing machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut a document into small pieces so that it cannot be read:",
        "examples": [
          "Ideally, you should shred all bank statements and utility bills after you have finished with them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shredded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having strong, well-developed muscles that can be seen through the skin, and little body fat:",
        "examples": [
          "Here are 10 ways to look shredded for your best swimsuit body!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shredder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool or machine that is used for cutting things into very small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "a paper/document/vegetable shredder",
          "Much of the documentary evidence against her had been put through the shredder before she was arrested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine used for cutting things into very small pieces",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine for cutting documents into small pieces so that they cannot be read:",
        "examples": [
          "Put papers you no longer need in a cross-cut shredder."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shredding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shreds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a shred of There's still a shred of hope that a peace agreement can be reached.",
          "a shred of evidence There isn't a shred of evidence to support her accusation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small, thin piece that has been torn from something:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut the radishes into shreds to garnish the plates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very badly torn:",
        "examples": [
          "My shirt was in shreds when I took it out of the washer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "badly damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "The report has left the CEO's reputation in shreds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut or tear something roughly into thin strips:",
        "examples": [
          "Shred the lettuce and arrange it around the edge of the dish.",
          "shredded carrot/paper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tear a document into strips, especially in a machine, in order to destroy it:",
        "examples": [
          "He ordered his secretary to shred important documents when government inspectors started investigating his business affairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely destroy something:",
        "examples": [
          "Every mistake they make further shreds their reputation.",
          "He shredded the state's case in his preliminary ruling last September.",
          "The Giants shredded the Ram's defense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone in a game, competition, election, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Celtic shredded Motherwell in the first match of the season.",
          "Everyone thought the Conservatives would be shredded at the polls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to strongly criticize a person or something they do, think, or say:",
        "examples": [
          "Every time he published something, the newspapers shredded him.",
          "shred someone to bits My boss shredded me to bits for the mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play an electric guitar using sets of notes in a way that produces a sound that is distorted (= strange and sometimes unpleasant):",
        "examples": [
          "He shreds guitar like no other lead guitarist I've heard.",
          "That kid can shred!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut or tear something into small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "Shred some lettuce into the salad bowl.",
          "He shredded documents to get rid of them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There isn’t a shred of evidence to support her accusation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small thin piece that has been cut or torn from something:",
        "examples": [
          "My silk blouse was ripped to shreds in the washing machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut a document into small pieces so that it cannot be read:",
        "examples": [
          "Ideally, you should shred all bank statements and utility bills after you have finished with them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shrew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal like a small mouse but with a longer pointed nose and small eyes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a woman who is considered to be unpleasant and easily annoyed, and who argues a lot",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shriek": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short, loud, high cry, especially one produced suddenly as an expression of a powerful emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "shrieks of delight",
          "He suddenly let out a piercing shriek."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make such a cry:",
        "examples": [
          "We shrieked with laughter when we realized how stupid we'd been.",
          "I tried to apologize, but he just shrieked abuse at me.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Don't you dare do that ever again!\" she shrieked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud, high cry:",
        "examples": [
          "the shriek of sea gulls",
          "She heard a high-pitched shriek."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shrieking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make such a cry:",
        "examples": [
          "We shrieked with laughter when we realized how stupid we'd been.",
          "I tried to apologize, but he just shrieked abuse at me.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Don't you dare do that ever again!\" she shrieked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shrieks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short, loud, high cry, especially one produced suddenly as an expression of a powerful emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "shrieks of delight",
          "He suddenly let out a piercing shriek."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make such a cry:",
        "examples": [
          "We shrieked with laughter when we realized how stupid we'd been.",
          "I tried to apologize, but he just shrieked abuse at me.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Don't you dare do that ever again!\" she shrieked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud, high cry:",
        "examples": [
          "the shriek of sea gulls",
          "She heard a high-pitched shriek."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shrill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a loud and high sound that is unpleasant or painful to listen to:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a shrill high-pitched voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a way of arguing or criticizing that seems too forceful:",
        "examples": [
          "He launched a shrill attack on the prime minister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not pleasant to hear; loud and high:",
        "examples": [
          "a shrill voice"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shrimp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small sea creature similar to a prawn but smaller, or its flesh eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "shrimp paste"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small sea creature with a shell and ten legs, that can be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "grilled shrimp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely short person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small sea creature with a shell, ten legs, and a long tail, or its flesh eaten as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short or small person:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s hard to believe this sculpted athlete was once a shrimp."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shrimps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small sea creature similar to a prawn but smaller, or its flesh eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "shrimp paste"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small sea creature with a shell and ten legs, that can be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "grilled shrimp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely short person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small sea creature with a shell, ten legs, and a long tail, or its flesh eaten as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short or small person:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s hard to believe this sculpted athlete was once a shrimp."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shrine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place for worship that is holy because of a connection with a holy person or object:",
        "examples": [
          "Islam's most sacred shrine is at Mecca in Saudi Arabia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special place in which you remember and praise someone who has died, especially someone famous:",
        "examples": [
          "She's turned her bedroom into a shrine to the dead pop star and covered the walls with pictures of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people come to worship, usually because of a connection with a holy person or a mysterious religious event or object",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shrine can also be a place that is honored because of some connection with a famous person or event.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shrink": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become smaller, or to make something smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "Your sweater will shrink if you wash it at too high a temperature.",
          "The company's profits have shrunk from $5.5 million to $1.25 million.",
          "The productivity improvements have shrunk our costs by 25 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move away from someone or something because you are frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "The child shrank behind the sofa as his father shouted at him.",
          "When she was younger she would shrink (away) from me whenever I spoke to her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "I was so depressed that I ended up going to see a shrink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become smaller or cause something to become smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The show’s audience has shrunk in the last few months.",
          "[ T ] I shrank my sweater by putting it in the dryer!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move away from something unpleasant or frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "My first reaction was to shrink in disgust at the sight of it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you shrink from something, you avoid it:",
        "examples": [
          "Kate’s a good worker, but she seems to shrink from responsibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a psychiatrist, psychotherapist, or psychoanalyst",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors fear that profit margins will shrink during the coming quarter.",
          "shrink by sth The economy shrunk by .04% in real terms.",
          "shrink to sth Our share of the US market has shrunk to 27%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "We hope the measures will save money and shrink the company's carbon footprint."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shrinking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "becoming smaller or less:",
        "examples": [
          "The shrinking workforce would have to support a growing number of retired people.",
          "rapidly/steadily/slowly shrinking The rapidly shrinking middle class worries that our children won't have the same chances we had",
          "a shrinking budget/economy/market"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shrinks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become smaller, or to make something smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "Your sweater will shrink if you wash it at too high a temperature.",
          "The company's profits have shrunk from $5.5 million to $1.25 million.",
          "The productivity improvements have shrunk our costs by 25 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move away from someone or something because you are frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "The child shrank behind the sofa as his father shouted at him.",
          "When she was younger she would shrink (away) from me whenever I spoke to her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "I was so depressed that I ended up going to see a shrink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become smaller or cause something to become smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The show’s audience has shrunk in the last few months.",
          "[ T ] I shrank my sweater by putting it in the dryer!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move away from something unpleasant or frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "My first reaction was to shrink in disgust at the sight of it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you shrink from something, you avoid it:",
        "examples": [
          "Kate’s a good worker, but she seems to shrink from responsibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a psychiatrist, psychotherapist, or psychoanalyst",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors fear that profit margins will shrink during the coming quarter.",
          "shrink by sth The economy shrunk by .04% in real terms.",
          "shrink to sth Our share of the US market has shrunk to 27%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something smaller:",
        "examples": [
          "We hope the measures will save money and shrink the company's carbon footprint."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shrivel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become dry, smaller, and covered with lines as if by crushing or folding, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The lack of rain has shrivelled the crops.",
          "You ought to pick that lettuce before it shrivels (up) and dies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become much smaller than is needed or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "Profits are shrivelling as the recession gets worse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become dried out and smaller, appearing crushed or folded, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The hot sun shriveled the flowers I put in the window."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shriveled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dry, smaller than normal, and covered with lines as if by crushing or folding:",
        "examples": [
          "Those oranges were looking old and shriveled, so I threw them out.",
          "All I had was two shriveled potatoes.",
          "a bent and shriveled old man"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "much smaller than is needed or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "They are nervously waiting to see whether their shriveled pension funds recover."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shroud": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cloth or long, loose piece of clothing that is used to wrap a dead body before it is buried",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a layer of something that covers or surrounds something:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything was covered in a thick shroud of dust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that prevents something from being known or understood:",
        "examples": [
          "The truth about the accident remains hidden beneath a shroud of secrecy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hide something by covering or surrounding it:",
        "examples": [
          "Visitors have complained about the scaffolding that shrouds half the castle.",
          "Suddenly all the lights went out and the house was shrouded in darkness.",
          "The mist shrouding the valley had lifted by eight o'clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cloth used to wrap a dead body before it is buried",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shroud is also anything that covers:",
        "examples": [
          "He cleared the leafy shroud covering the sign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover or hide something:",
        "examples": [
          "The mountains were shrouded in fog.",
          "The fate of the explorer is shrouded in mystery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shrouded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hide something by covering or surrounding it:",
        "examples": [
          "Visitors have complained about the scaffolding that shrouds half the castle.",
          "Suddenly all the lights went out and the house was shrouded in darkness.",
          "The mist shrouding the valley had lifted by eight o'clock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shrub": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large plant with a rounded shape formed from many small branches growing either directly from the ground or from a hard stem, grown in gardens:",
        "examples": [
          "She planted some roses and other flowering shrubs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink made from fruit juice mixed with sugar and rum or brandy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slightly sour drink made from vinegar, sugar, and water, often mixed with fruit juice and herbs, and used in cocktails",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant with a wooden stem and many small branches that usually does not grow very tall",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shrug": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to raise your shoulders and then lower them in order to say you do not know or are not interested:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Where's Dad?\" \"How should I know?\" replied my brother, shrugging.",
          "He shrugged his shoulders as if to say that there was nothing he could do about it.",
          "figurative Thousands of people are starving to death while the world shrugs its shoulders (= shows no interest or care)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of raising and lowering your shoulders to express something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'm afraid there's nothing I can do about your problem,\" she said with a shrug.",
          "\"Well, I guess we'll just have to do what he says,\" said Kim with a shrug of resignation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short cardigan for women",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to raise your shoulders to express that you do not know, do not care, or are not sure about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My brother just shrugged in reply, too lazy to answer in words."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shrugged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shrunk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of shrink",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shrunken": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "smaller than before, and less important:",
        "examples": [
          "a shrunken old man",
          "The company faces shrunken profits for the third year in succession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of shrink",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shtick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the type of humour typical of a comedian (= person whose job is to make people laugh):",
        "examples": [
          "Pratfalls and other physical gags are typical of Carey's shtick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular ability or behaviour that someone has and that they are well known for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shuck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove the shell or natural covering from something that is eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "to shuck corn/oysters"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shucks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an expression of modesty, embarrassment, disappointment, or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "\"You played great in the concert.\" \"Shucks, everyone else was really good.\"",
          "Shucks, I missed the shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express slight regret or to show you are disappointed, or sometimes to show that something is not very important:",
        "examples": [
          "Shucks, I wish I could have been there.",
          "Shucks, it wasn’t that hard to do."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shudder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shake suddenly with very small movements because of a very unpleasant thought or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "The sight of so much blood made him shudder.",
          "She shuddered at the thought of kissing him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When something shudders, it shakes violently and quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a massive explosion and the ground shuddered beneath me.",
          "There was a screech of brakes and the bus shuddered to a halt (= shook violently and stopped)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of shuddering:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave a slight shudder as he considered how close he had come to death.",
          "She recalled with a shudder how her boss had once tried to kiss her.",
          "figurative America's second biggest supermarket chain has sent a shudder through (= has had a strong effect on) its rivals by slashing its prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shake suddenly and briefly, esp. because of an unpleasant thought or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "I shuddered, remembering the frightening stories I had heard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and brief shaking movement of the body, esp. because of an unpleasant emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "When the car flipped over, a shudder went through the crowd watching the race.",
          "Just thinking about that film sends shudders down my spine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shuddering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shake suddenly with very small movements because of a very unpleasant thought or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "The sight of so much blood made him shudder.",
          "She shuddered at the thought of kissing him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When something shudders, it shakes violently and quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a massive explosion and the ground shuddered beneath me.",
          "There was a screech of brakes and the bus shuddered to a halt (= shook violently and stopped)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shudders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shake suddenly with very small movements because of a very unpleasant thought or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "The sight of so much blood made him shudder.",
          "She shuddered at the thought of kissing him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When something shudders, it shakes violently and quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a massive explosion and the ground shuddered beneath me.",
          "There was a screech of brakes and the bus shuddered to a halt (= shook violently and stopped)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of shuddering:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave a slight shudder as he considered how close he had come to death.",
          "She recalled with a shudder how her boss had once tried to kiss her.",
          "figurative America's second biggest supermarket chain has sent a shudder through (= has had a strong effect on) its rivals by slashing its prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shake suddenly and briefly, esp. because of an unpleasant thought or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "I shuddered, remembering the frightening stories I had heard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and brief shaking movement of the body, esp. because of an unpleasant emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "When the car flipped over, a shudder went through the crowd watching the race.",
          "Just thinking about that film sends shudders down my spine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shuffle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to walk by pulling your feet slowly along the ground rather than lifting them:",
        "examples": [
          "I love shuffling through the fallen leaves.",
          "He shuffled into the kitchen, leaning on his walking stick.",
          "Don't shuffle your feet like that! Walk normally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your feet or bottom around, while staying in the same place, especially because you are uncomfortable, nervous, or embarrassed:",
        "examples": [
          "The woman in front of me kept shuffling around in her seat all the way through the performance.",
          "When I asked him where he'd been, he just looked at the ground and shuffled his feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move similar things from one position or place to another, often to give an appearance of activity when nothing useful is being done:",
        "examples": [
          "She shuffled her papers nervously on her desk.",
          "Many prisoners have to be shuffled around police stations because of prison overcrowding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix a set of playing cards without seeing their values before beginning a game, so that their order is not known to any of the players:",
        "examples": [
          "It's your turn to shuffle the cards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of moving things around from one position to another:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave her papers a quick shuffle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when the positions of people or things within a particular group are changed :",
        "examples": [
          "We expect a Cabinet shuffle in the summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of mixing a set of playing cards before giving them out:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure you give the cards a good shuffle before you deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feature of an MP3 player, mobile phone, etc. that plays songs in a random order:",
        "examples": [
          "I put my iPod on shuffle and drove home.",
          "a shuffle mode/function"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of walking in which you pull your feet slowly along the ground rather than lifting them:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got arthritis and walks with a shuffle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk by sliding your feet, rather than lifting them as you step:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Grandfather shuffled into the kitchen, leaning on his cane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you shuffle your feet, you move your feet slightly because you are uncomfortable or embarrassed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] When I asked where he’d been, he just stared at the ground and shuffled his feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move things to different positions or into a different order:",
        "examples": [
          "She shuffled papers on her desk as she waited for the phone to ring.",
          "The software lets you shuffle all of your songs or albums with a single click."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of walking by sliding your feet:",
        "examples": [
          "the shuffle of shoes on city sidewalks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of moving things to different positions or into a different order:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave her papers a quick shuffle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shuffle is also a change in people or their positions in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The top-level shuffle brought Groncki into the White House."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shuffled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk by pulling your feet slowly along the ground rather than lifting them:",
        "examples": [
          "I love shuffling through the fallen leaves.",
          "He shuffled into the kitchen, leaning on his walking stick.",
          "Don't shuffle your feet like that! Walk normally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your feet or bottom around, while staying in the same place, especially because you are uncomfortable, nervous, or embarrassed:",
        "examples": [
          "The woman in front of me kept shuffling around in her seat all the way through the performance.",
          "When I asked him where he'd been, he just looked at the ground and shuffled his feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move similar things from one position or place to another, often to give an appearance of activity when nothing useful is being done:",
        "examples": [
          "She shuffled her papers nervously on her desk.",
          "Many prisoners have to be shuffled around police stations because of prison overcrowding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix a set of playing cards without seeing their values before beginning a game, so that their order is not known to any of the players:",
        "examples": [
          "It's your turn to shuffle the cards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shuffling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk by pulling your feet slowly along the ground rather than lifting them:",
        "examples": [
          "I love shuffling through the fallen leaves.",
          "He shuffled into the kitchen, leaning on his walking stick.",
          "Don't shuffle your feet like that! Walk normally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your feet or bottom around, while staying in the same place, especially because you are uncomfortable, nervous, or embarrassed:",
        "examples": [
          "The woman in front of me kept shuffling around in her seat all the way through the performance.",
          "When I asked him where he'd been, he just looked at the ground and shuffled his feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move similar things from one position or place to another, often to give an appearance of activity when nothing useful is being done:",
        "examples": [
          "She shuffled her papers nervously on her desk.",
          "Many prisoners have to be shuffled around police stations because of prison overcrowding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix a set of playing cards without seeing their values before beginning a game, so that their order is not known to any of the players:",
        "examples": [
          "It's your turn to shuffle the cards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shun": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to avoid something:",
        "examples": [
          "She has shunned publicity since she retired from acting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ignore someone and not speak to that person because you cannot accept their behaviour, beliefs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "After the trial he was shunned by friends and family alike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid or refuse to accept someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She shunned publicity after she retired from the stage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shunned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shush": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone to be quiet:",
        "examples": [
          "Shush! I want to listen to the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) stop talking or making a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish you kids would shush and let me read the paper in peace.",
          "He tried to shush the children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone to be quiet:",
        "examples": [
          "Shush! You’re too loud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shushes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone to be quiet:",
        "examples": [
          "Shush! I want to listen to the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) stop talking or making a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish you kids would shush and let me read the paper in peace.",
          "He tried to shush the children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone to be quiet:",
        "examples": [
          "Shush! You’re too loud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shushing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) stop talking or making a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "I wish you kids would shush and let me read the paper in peace.",
          "He tried to shush the children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shutdown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a business or large piece of equipment stops operating, usually for a temporary period:",
        "examples": [
          "It's just a regular maintenance shutdown.",
          "The emergency shutdown procedure was activated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of closing a factory or business or of stopping a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "The shutdown of the military base is scheduled for next summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of ending the operations of a business, system, industry, etc., either temporarily or permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "The stock market has just resumed trading after a two-week shutdown.",
          "Release of the figures was delayed by the partial shutdown of federal agencies in December and January.",
          "The crowd gathered to celebrate the shutdown of the old power plant.",
          "government/refinery/plant shutdown"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of stopping the operation of a computer or other machine:",
        "examples": [
          "The huge machine began its automatic shutdown.",
          "an engine/system shutdown"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shuts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) close something:",
        "examples": [
          "Please shut the gate.",
          "I've got a surprise for you! Shut your eyes tightly and hold out your hand.",
          "Mary shut her book and put it down on the table.",
          "This window won't shut - it's jammed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) stop operating or being in service, either temporarily or permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "The shops shut at eight o'clock on Wednesday evenings.",
          "It's such a shame they shut that factory (down)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "closed:",
        "examples": [
          "I suspected something was wrong when I noticed her curtains were still shut at lunchtime.",
          "figurative The government ought to have opened the door to Japanese investment instead of slamming it shut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Would you shut the door, please?",
          "[ I ] I can’t get this window shut.",
          "[ T ] I shut the book (= closed it) and put it back on the shelf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not open; closed:",
        "examples": [
          "Her office door was shut all day.",
          "Her eyes were shut, but she was still awake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a store, restaurant, or public place shuts or someone shuts it, it stops being open for business at the end of the day, week, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The shops shut at 7 on Friday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business shuts or is shut, it stops operating permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "When tougher controls force these dumps to shut, their operators will vanish.",
          "The older plant will be shut down soon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop operating a business either temporarily or permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "Last weekend the greengrocer shut up shop and others are likely to follow.",
          "In contrast to other national institutions that are shutting up shop for Christmas, nobody knows when - if ever - it will re-open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not open for business:",
        "examples": [
          "Tourists arrived to find the shops and restaurants shut."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shutter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a camera that opens temporarily to allow light to reach the film when a photograph is being taken",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wooden cover on the outside of a window that prevents light or heat from going into a room or heat from leaving it:",
        "examples": [
          "Shutters usually come in pairs and are hung like doors on hinges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal covering that protects the windows and entrance of a shop from thieves when it is closed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close the shutters covering a window:",
        "examples": [
          "People are shuttering their windows and barring their doors.",
          "All the houses had their windows shuttered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close down a business or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Some automakers are temporarily shuttering plants in response to falling demand.",
          "I am thinking of shuttering my Facebook account for good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a camera that opens briefly to allow light to reach the film when a photograph is being taken",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wooden cover like a door on the outside of a window",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shutters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a camera that opens temporarily to allow light to reach the film when a photograph is being taken",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wooden cover on the outside of a window that prevents light or heat from going into a room or heat from leaving it:",
        "examples": [
          "Shutters usually come in pairs and are hung like doors on hinges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal covering that protects the windows and entrance of a shop from thieves when it is closed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close the shutters covering a window:",
        "examples": [
          "People are shuttering their windows and barring their doors.",
          "All the houses had their windows shuttered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to close down a business or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Some automakers are temporarily shuttering plants in response to falling demand.",
          "I am thinking of shuttering my Facebook account for good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a camera that opens briefly to allow light to reach the film when a photograph is being taken",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wooden cover like a door on the outside of a window",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shutting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shuttle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle or aircraft that travels regularly between two places:",
        "examples": [
          "take the shuttle To get across town, you can take the shuttle from Times Square to Grand Central.",
          "(space) shuttle The American (space) shuttle was able to be used many times to put payloads in space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in weaving, a device that is used to carry the thread that goes across the cloth between the threads that go down the cloth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, light object with a rounded end to which real or artificial feathers are fixed, that is hit over the net in the game of badminton:",
        "examples": [
          "The aim of the game is to volley the shuttle over the central net.",
          "It was all she could do to get the shuttle back over the net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel or take people regularly between the same two places:",
        "examples": [
          "shuttle between something and something A bus shuttles constantly between the terminal and the runways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle or aircraft that travels regularly between two places, carrying people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "You can take the shuttle across town.",
          "The New York to Boston shuttle is usually on time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A shuttle is also a space shuttle.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle used to take passengers on regular trips, usually for fairly short distances:",
        "examples": [
          "take/catch the shuttle I took the shuttle to New York from Logan Airport in Boston.",
          "There's a shuttle service to and from the casino.",
          "the airport/resort/hotel shuttle",
          "a shuttle bus/van/helicopter"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "shy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "nervous and uncomfortable with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He was too shy to ask her to dance with him.",
          "She gave a shy smile.",
          "Children are often shy of/with people they don't know.",
          "The deer were shy (= unwilling to be near people) and hid behind some trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "less than:",
        "examples": [
          "We're only $100 shy of the total amount."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a horse) to suddenly move sideways or backwards, especially because of fear:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse shied at the fence.",
          "There's a lot of traffic on the road - I'm sure my horse is going to shy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something suddenly, often in a sideways movement:",
        "examples": [
          "Two small boys were shying stones at a tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "avoiding or not liking the thing mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "camera-shy",
          "work-shy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "uncomfortable with other people and unwilling to talk to them:",
        "examples": [
          "He was too shy to ask her to dance with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a horse) to move back suddenly, esp. from fear or surprise.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "shyness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being shy:",
        "examples": [
          "His face went red with shyness when he walked into the crowded room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "si": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Système International: the international system of units used for scientific measurements, with standard base units such as the metre and the kilogram:",
        "examples": [
          "The SI unit of electric current is the ampere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for International System of Units (= an international system of units used for measurement in scientific work)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Système International: a system of units of measurement used internationally. SI units include the metre, kilogram, second, ampere (= unit of electric current), candela (= unit of light), kelvin (= unit of temperature), and the mole (= unit of the amount of a substance):",
        "examples": [
          "The chart shows you how to convert from a conventional unit to an SI unit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "siamese": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cat that has short hair and pale fur, but darker ears, tail, and feet, and blue eyes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "siberia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large region of North Asia that is part of Russia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "siberian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Siberia or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Siberia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of cat, originally from Siberia, with very thick fur:",
        "examples": [
          "Siberian cat She lives in Wheaton, Illinois, with her husband, her son, and Siberian cat, Petey.",
          "Siberians are handsome, round-faced cats, and owners love them for their affectionate natures.",
          "The Siberian breed has become hot news among allergy sufferers who want a cat, but fear the resulting sneezes and watery eyes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sibling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brother or sister:",
        "examples": [
          "I have four siblings: three brothers and a sister.",
          "There was great sibling rivalry (= competition) between Peter and his brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brother or sister:",
        "examples": [
          "I have four siblings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "siblings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brother or sister:",
        "examples": [
          "I have four siblings: three brothers and a sister.",
          "There was great sibling rivalry (= competition) between Peter and his brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brother or sister:",
        "examples": [
          "I have four siblings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word written in brackets after a word that you have copied to show that you know it has been spelled or used wrongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The notice outside the office said \"Closed on Wedensday\" (sic)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in brackets after a word or phrase copied from somewhere else to show the writer knows it appears to be wrong but this is intentional or exactly as in the original:",
        "examples": [
          "The sign said, \"Closed on Wendsday\" [sic]."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Standard Industrial Classification: a system of numbers used in the US to organize industries and business activities into groups. This system has mainly been replaced by the NAICS:",
        "examples": [
          "Both SIC and NAICS classify establishments by their primary type of activity.",
          "a list of SIC codes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "physically or mentally ill; not well or healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "a sick child",
          "a sick cow",
          "My father has been off sick (= not working because of illness) for a long time.",
          "Anyone who could hurt a child like that must be sick (= mentally ill).",
          "The old woman fell/took/was taken sick (= became ill) while she was away and had to come home.",
          "figurative High rates of crime are considered by some people to be a sign of a sick society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell your employer, usually by phone, that you are unable to go to work because of illness:",
        "examples": [
          "A review of the caterer’s log for that day showed that 24 employees had called in sick.",
          "Sometimes several teachers would phone in sick on the same day.",
          "US Does your company have a set protocol for calling out sick?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling ill as if you are going to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "Lucy felt sick the morning after the party.",
          "If you eat any more of that cake, you'll make yourself sick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sick after she ate too much chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling strong unpleasant emotions, especially anger or disgust:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sick at (= unhappy about) not getting that job.",
          "It makes me sick (= makes me very angry) to see people wearing fur coats.",
          "UK informal It's sick-making (= very annoying) that she's being paid so much for doing so little.",
          "I'm sick (and tired/to death) of (= very annoyed about) the way you're behaving.",
          "She was worried sick (= very worried) when her daughter didn't come home on time.",
          "I felt sick (= felt shocked and disgusted) when I heard about the prisoners being beaten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cruel or offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "Joan was not amused by the sick joke her brother told."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good, excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "snowboarders doing sick tricks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are ill:",
        "examples": [
          "It's better for the sick to be cared for at home rather than in hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "a pool of sick on the floor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physically or mentally ill; not well or healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve got a sick cat.",
          "I feel sick.",
          "Only a sick mind could think of such things.",
          "He’s out sick (= absent because of illness).",
          "Samantha called in sick (= called to say she was ill and not coming to work)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling as if you are going to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "She was so nervous she got sick.",
          "I feel sick to my stomach (= likely to vomit)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing or experiencing unpleasant feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "Michelle is sick about not getting that job.",
          "I can’t believe she lost the election – it just makes me sick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not feeling well:",
        "examples": [
          "Peter called in sick this morning.",
          "off/out sick She's been out sick for a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sick business, economy, etc. is having a lot of problems that are difficult to solve:",
        "examples": [
          "Low interest rates often signal that an economy is sick.",
          "New executives were brought in to turn the sick company around."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sickened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become ill:",
        "examples": [
          "literary The child sickened and died.",
          "UK \"You look feverish. Are you sickening for (= about to become ill with) something?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel unpleasant emotions, especially anger and shock:",
        "examples": [
          "The violence in the film sickened me.",
          "He was sickened by/at the number of people who were hurt in the crash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sickening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant and causing you to feel shock and anger:",
        "examples": [
          "The slaves were treated with sickening cruelty.",
          "There was a sickening thud when the child fell from the tree and hit the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "annoying:",
        "examples": [
          "It's sickening, the way she gets her parents to do what she wants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant; causing you to experience unpleasant feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "She slipped and fell with a sickening thud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sicker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "physically or mentally ill; not well or healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "a sick child",
          "a sick cow",
          "My father has been off sick (= not working because of illness) for a long time.",
          "Anyone who could hurt a child like that must be sick (= mentally ill).",
          "The old woman fell/took/was taken sick (= became ill) while she was away and had to come home.",
          "figurative High rates of crime are considered by some people to be a sign of a sick society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell your employer, usually by phone, that you are unable to go to work because of illness:",
        "examples": [
          "A review of the caterer’s log for that day showed that 24 employees had called in sick.",
          "Sometimes several teachers would phone in sick on the same day.",
          "US Does your company have a set protocol for calling out sick?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling ill as if you are going to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "Lucy felt sick the morning after the party.",
          "If you eat any more of that cake, you'll make yourself sick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sick after she ate too much chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling strong unpleasant emotions, especially anger or disgust:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sick at (= unhappy about) not getting that job.",
          "It makes me sick (= makes me very angry) to see people wearing fur coats.",
          "UK informal It's sick-making (= very annoying) that she's being paid so much for doing so little.",
          "I'm sick (and tired/to death) of (= very annoyed about) the way you're behaving.",
          "She was worried sick (= very worried) when her daughter didn't come home on time.",
          "I felt sick (= felt shocked and disgusted) when I heard about the prisoners being beaten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cruel or offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "Joan was not amused by the sick joke her brother told."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good, excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "snowboarders doing sick tricks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are ill:",
        "examples": [
          "It's better for the sick to be cared for at home rather than in hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "a pool of sick on the floor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physically or mentally ill; not well or healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve got a sick cat.",
          "I feel sick.",
          "Only a sick mind could think of such things.",
          "He’s out sick (= absent because of illness).",
          "Samantha called in sick (= called to say she was ill and not coming to work)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling as if you are going to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "She was so nervous she got sick.",
          "I feel sick to my stomach (= likely to vomit)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing or experiencing unpleasant feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "Michelle is sick about not getting that job.",
          "I can’t believe she lost the election – it just makes me sick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not feeling well:",
        "examples": [
          "Peter called in sick this morning.",
          "off/out sick She's been out sick for a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sick business, economy, etc. is having a lot of problems that are difficult to solve:",
        "examples": [
          "Low interest rates often signal that an economy is sick.",
          "New executives were brought in to turn the sick company around."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sickest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "physically or mentally ill; not well or healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "a sick child",
          "a sick cow",
          "My father has been off sick (= not working because of illness) for a long time.",
          "Anyone who could hurt a child like that must be sick (= mentally ill).",
          "The old woman fell/took/was taken sick (= became ill) while she was away and had to come home.",
          "figurative High rates of crime are considered by some people to be a sign of a sick society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell your employer, usually by phone, that you are unable to go to work because of illness:",
        "examples": [
          "A review of the caterer’s log for that day showed that 24 employees had called in sick.",
          "Sometimes several teachers would phone in sick on the same day.",
          "US Does your company have a set protocol for calling out sick?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling ill as if you are going to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "Lucy felt sick the morning after the party.",
          "If you eat any more of that cake, you'll make yourself sick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sick after she ate too much chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling strong unpleasant emotions, especially anger or disgust:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sick at (= unhappy about) not getting that job.",
          "It makes me sick (= makes me very angry) to see people wearing fur coats.",
          "UK informal It's sick-making (= very annoying) that she's being paid so much for doing so little.",
          "I'm sick (and tired/to death) of (= very annoyed about) the way you're behaving.",
          "She was worried sick (= very worried) when her daughter didn't come home on time.",
          "I felt sick (= felt shocked and disgusted) when I heard about the prisoners being beaten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cruel or offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "Joan was not amused by the sick joke her brother told."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good, excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "snowboarders doing sick tricks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are ill:",
        "examples": [
          "It's better for the sick to be cared for at home rather than in hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "a pool of sick on the floor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physically or mentally ill; not well or healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve got a sick cat.",
          "I feel sick.",
          "Only a sick mind could think of such things.",
          "He’s out sick (= absent because of illness).",
          "Samantha called in sick (= called to say she was ill and not coming to work)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling as if you are going to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "She was so nervous she got sick.",
          "I feel sick to my stomach (= likely to vomit)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing or experiencing unpleasant feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "Michelle is sick about not getting that job.",
          "I can’t believe she lost the election – it just makes me sick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not feeling well:",
        "examples": [
          "Peter called in sick this morning.",
          "off/out sick She's been out sick for a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sick business, economy, etc. is having a lot of problems that are difficult to solve:",
        "examples": [
          "Low interest rates often signal that an economy is sick.",
          "New executives were brought in to turn the sick company around."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sickle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a short handle and a curved blade, used for cutting grass and grain crops",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a short handle and a curved blade, used for cutting grass and other plants",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sickly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "weak, unhealthy, and often sick:",
        "examples": [
          "a sickly child/plant",
          "A sickly looking woman handed me my ticket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing a slight feeling of wanting to vomit:",
        "examples": [
          "A sickly smell of decaying fish came from the dirty river.",
          "The chocolate cake was sickly sweet (= too sweet)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emotional, in an unpleasant or embarrassing way:",
        "examples": [
          "His books are sometimes accused of sickly sentimentality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "weak and unhealthy:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a sickly child."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sickness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being ill:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a lot of sickness around this winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "vomiting:",
        "examples": [
          "Drinking unclean water can cause diarrhoea and sickness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state or condition of being ill, or a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] No one escapes occasional sickness.",
          "[ C ] Raymond has a rare sickness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sidebar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a box or narrow area on a newspaper or magazine page that contains a short news story or extra information relating to a longer main story",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow area at the side of a page on a website, giving extra information or links",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a court of law, a private discussion between lawyers and the judge which the jury (= the group of people chosen to decide if someone is guilty) cannot hear, or the area at the front of the court where this discussion takes place :",
        "examples": [
          "Mason said he had another separate matter to discuss in sidebar.",
          "After a 20 minute sidebar discussion, Jim was given 30 days by the judge to come up with new attorneys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a festival or similar event, a series of performances or events that are related to each other and are not the main attraction:",
        "examples": [
          "The Cannes Festival set up a new sidebar to showcase radical new work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a comment, fact, or idea that is related to the main subject that you are talking or writing about:",
        "examples": [
          "Here's a sidebar regarding drinks: great beer selection, but don't expect to get a decent glass of wine.",
          "The question of her reputation is just a sidebar to the bigger issue: was what she did right or wrong?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow area on the left or right of a website page giving extra information, often other parts of the website that the user can go to:",
        "examples": [
          "Click on items in the sidebar to navigate to other pages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow area to one side of a newspaper or book page with a short article or other piece of writing in it, usually one that is related to the main information on the page:",
        "examples": [
          "Accompanying the article are two sidebars, one showing the letter from the Justice Department."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sideburns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "areas of hair grown down the sides of a man's face in front of the ears",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "areas of hair grown down the sides of a man’s face in front of the ears",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sided": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having the number of sides mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "A square is a four-sided figure.",
          "a many-sided question"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with adjectives to describe the type of sides something has:",
        "examples": [
          "a steep-sided hill",
          "The glass-sided classrooms proved noisy and impractical and had to be modified."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sidekick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who works with someone who is more important than they are:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been his sidekick for long enough - it's time I found myself something better to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friend, or a person who works with someone more important:",
        "examples": [
          "The course will focus on fictional master sleuth Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sideline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an activity that you do as well as your main job:",
        "examples": [
          "Jim works in a bank, but teaches French in the evenings as a sideline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line that shows the position of the side of an area where a sport is played:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball fell just inside/on/outside the sideline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sports player is sidelined they are prevented from playing or competing, and can only watch:",
        "examples": [
          "Johnson has been sidelined through injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone taking an active and important part in something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sidelined after criticizing the policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that is less important than the main one:",
        "examples": [
          "Jean teaches French in the evening as a sideline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some sports, esp. football) a line marking the side of the area of play:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball fell just outside the sideline.",
          "fig. I don’t like dancing, I’d rather watch from the sidelines (= not to be directly involved)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove a player from a game:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sidelined because of injuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business activity that someone does in addition to their main business:",
        "examples": [
          "For many companies, producing own-label goods is not a sideline, it's a strategy for growth.",
          "a sideline in sth The company has been developing a sideline in closed-circuit television since buying the electronics business last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not being used or not involved in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The absence of new products is keeping consumers on the sidelines.",
          "stay/wait/sit on the sidelines"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone or something into a situation in which they have less influence or importance than before:",
        "examples": [
          "After I got pregnant, I felt that my bosses were sidelining me.",
          "The oil industry would be very unhappy if this legislation was sidelined."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sidelines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an activity that you do as well as your main job:",
        "examples": [
          "Jim works in a bank, but teaches French in the evenings as a sideline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line that shows the position of the side of an area where a sport is played:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball fell just inside/on/outside the sideline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sports player is sidelined they are prevented from playing or competing, and can only watch:",
        "examples": [
          "Johnson has been sidelined through injury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone taking an active and important part in something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sidelined after criticizing the policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity that is less important than the main one:",
        "examples": [
          "Jean teaches French in the evening as a sideline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some sports, esp. football) a line marking the side of the area of play:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball fell just outside the sideline.",
          "fig. I don’t like dancing, I’d rather watch from the sidelines (= not to be directly involved)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove a player from a game:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sidelined because of injuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business activity that someone does in addition to their main business:",
        "examples": [
          "For many companies, producing own-label goods is not a sideline, it's a strategy for growth.",
          "a sideline in sth The company has been developing a sideline in closed-circuit television since buying the electronics business last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not being used or not involved in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The absence of new products is keeping consumers on the sidelines.",
          "stay/wait/sit on the sidelines"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone or something into a situation in which they have less influence or importance than before:",
        "examples": [
          "After I got pregnant, I felt that my bosses were sidelining me.",
          "The oil industry would be very unhappy if this legislation was sidelined."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sides": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat outer surface of an object, especially one that is not the top, the bottom, the front, or the back:",
        "examples": [
          "The names of ships are usually painted on their sides.",
          "The window on the right side of the house was open.",
          "Please write on one side of the paper only.",
          "UK I've already written four sides (= pages of writing) for my essay.",
          "Canadian coins have a picture of the British Queen's head on one side.",
          "Please use the side entrance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an edge or border of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A square has four sides.",
          "There are trees on both sides of the road.",
          "on all sides They were surrounded on all sides/on every side by curious children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place next to something:",
        "examples": [
          "at/by the side I have a small table at/by the side of (= next to) my bed.",
          "at/by someone's side He stayed at/by her side (= with her) throughout her long illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a restaurant, an extra dish of food, for example vegetables or salad, that is served with the main dish, sometimes on a separate plate:",
        "examples": [
          "side of I’ll have a side of onion rings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "next to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "The children sat side by side on the sofa watching television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of something, especially in relation to a real or imagined central line:",
        "examples": [
          "He likes to sleep on the right side of the bed.",
          "In Britain, cars drive on the left side of the road.",
          "on someone's side (of the family) There is no money on my mother's side (of the family).",
          "on the far/other side of I could just see Joan on the far/other side of the room.",
          "from all sides Children came running from all sides (= from all directions)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the body from under the arm to the top of the leg:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a pain in my side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television channel:",
        "examples": [
          "What side is \"Coronation Street\" on?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from left to right and from right to left:",
        "examples": [
          "The curtains were swinging from side to side in the breeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "half of an animal's body, considered as meat:",
        "examples": [
          "She bought a side of lamb from the butcher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of two or more opposing teams or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a war which neither side can win.",
          "UK Our side (= team) lost again on Saturday.",
          "UK Which/Whose side are you on (= which team are you playing for/supporting)?",
          "on someone’s side Don't be angry with me - I'm on your side (= I want to help you)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support one person or group rather than another, in an argument or war:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother never takes sides when my brother and I argue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support someone in an argument:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother always takes my father's side when I argue with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion held in an argument, or a way of considering something:",
        "examples": [
          "side to There are at least two sides to every question.",
          "side of the story I've listened to your side of the story, but I still think you were wrong to do what you did."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a situation, system, etc. that can be considered or dealt with separately:",
        "examples": [
          "She takes care of the financial side of things.",
          "Fortunately my boss did see the funny side of the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of someone's character:",
        "examples": [
          "She seems quite fierce, but actually she has a gentle side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not in or at the centre or main part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "side street/road We parked the car on a side street/road (= a small road, especially one that joins on to a main road).",
          "side issue I think that's a side issue (= a subject which is separate from the main one) which we should talk about later.",
          "I'd like a side dish of potatoes (= some potatoes on a separate plate)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a surface of something that is not the top or the bottom, or a surface of a flat object:",
        "examples": [
          "Label all four sides of the box.",
          "I painted one side of the boat green to see if we like the color.",
          "The trail leads up the side of the mountain.",
          "Please write on only one side of the paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A side is also a surface that is not the front or the back:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a scratch on the side of my new bookcase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an edge or border of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A square has four sides.",
          "We rested by the side of the river.",
          "There are trees on both sides of the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A side is one of the edges of a flat surface.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place next to something:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a small table by the side of my bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a side of some type of food is a small serving of food, esp. vegetables, served in addition to the main dish:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll have a side of onion rings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of something, esp. in relation to a real or imagined central line:",
        "examples": [
          "the right/left side",
          "The swimming pool is on the other side of town.",
          "I’m Irish on my mother’s side (= her family is from Ireland).",
          "Children came running from all sides (= from many directions)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of two or more opposing groups or people:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a war which neither side can win.",
          "Which side are you on (= Whom do you support)?",
          "fig. The other candidate had experience on his side (= as an advantage)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion held in an argument, or a way of considering something:",
        "examples": [
          "There are two sides to every argument."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of someone’s character:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a gentle side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "less important or smaller than the thing it is connected with:",
        "examples": [
          "a side issue",
          "We parked on a side street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at, on, of, or in the side of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a side view",
          "Please use the side entrance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support one person or group rather than another in an argument or war:",
        "examples": [
          "Peter always sides with you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the two or more people or groups who are arguing, discussing, or negotiating something:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite the difficulties, the two sides say the direct talks were helpful.",
          "the other/opposite side The other side has legitimate concerns as well.",
          "on both sides of sth Activists on both sides of the gun control issue called the judge's decision important."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ideas or opinions of one of the people or groups in an argument, discussion, or negotiation:",
        "examples": [
          "sb's side of sth We want the public to hear our side of the story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular part of a job, system, business, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Legal requirements are one side of his new role.",
          "the business/commercial/creative side of sth I took the job because I wanted to explore the business side of radio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide whose opinion or belief you support in an argument:",
        "examples": [
          "take sb's side on sth Most Democrats have taken the union's side on this issue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sideshow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small show or event in addition to the main entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "Carol won a large soft toy at a sideshow at the fair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event or subject that is connected to another event or subject but is considered to be much less important:",
        "examples": [
          "The media still regards women's sport as a sideshow to the main event."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small show in addition to the main one, esp. at a circus (= traveling entertainment)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sidetracked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct a person's attention away from an activity or subject towards another one that is less important:",
        "examples": [
          "Ruth was looking for an envelope in a drawer when she was sidetracked by some old letters.",
          "The students sidetracked their teacher into talking about her hobby.",
          "I'm sorry I'm late - I got sidetracked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sidewalk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a path with a hard surface on one or both sides of a road, that people walk on:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep on the sidewalk, Rosie, there's a good girl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a path with a hard surface on which people walk along one or both sides of a road",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sidewalks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a path with a hard surface on one or both sides of a road, that people walk on:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep on the sidewalk, Rosie, there's a good girl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a path with a hard surface on which people walk along one or both sides of a road",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sideways": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a direction to the left or right, not forwards or backwards:",
        "examples": [
          "The fence is leaning sideways.",
          "If you would move sideways to the left, I can get everyone in the picture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from one side to another, or with a side to the front:",
        "examples": [
          "If you’d move sideways I could see better.",
          "Turn the table sideways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you look at something sideways, you do not look at it directly.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "siding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short railway track connected to a main track, where carriages are kept when they are not being used",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "material that covers the surface of the outer walls of a building, usually in sloping layers:",
        "examples": [
          "vinyl/aluminum/wood siding"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "material that covers the outer walls of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "vinyl/aluminum/wood siding"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "siege": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the surrounding of a place by an armed force in order to defeat those defending it:",
        "examples": [
          "The siege of Mafeking lasted for eight months.",
          "The soldiers laid siege to (= started a siege of) the city.",
          "The castle was under siege for months.",
          "figurative That whole weekend at Cannes, Brigitte Bardot was under siege by photographers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of surrounding a place by an armed force in order to defeat those defending it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] After a month-long siege, they gave themselves up to federal agents.",
          "[ U ] The town was under siege."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sierra": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a range of steep mountains, especially in North and South America and Spain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "siesta": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rest or sleep taken after lunch, especially in hot countries",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rest or sleep taken at the beginning of the afternoon, esp. in hot countries",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sifter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of kitchen equipment that you put flour, sugar, etc. through in order to break up large pieces :",
        "examples": [
          "a flour sifter",
          "a sugar sifter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that soil, sand, rubble, etc. is put through in order to separate it into larger and smaller pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "Shovels, sifters, and other gardening tools were found at the site.",
          "Archaeologists use shovels, sifters and magnetometers to search for artifacts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sifting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put flour, sugar, etc. through a sieve (= wire net shaped like a bowl) to break up large pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "When the cake is cooked, sift some icing sugar over the top of it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a close examination of all the parts of something in order to find something or to separate what is useful from what is not:",
        "examples": [
          "The police are sifting the evidence very carefully to try and find the guilty person.",
          "After my father's death, I had to sift through all his papers.",
          "The police are trying to sift out the genuine warnings from all the hoax calls they have received."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sigh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to breathe out slowly and noisily, expressing tiredness, sadness, pleasure, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She sighed deeply and sat down.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I wish he was here,\" she sighed (= she said with a sigh)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the wind sighs, it makes a long, soft sound as it moves through trees:",
        "examples": [
          "I lay on my back, listening to the sound of the wind sighing in the trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow, noisy breath:",
        "examples": [
          "He leaned back in his seat with a sigh.",
          "\"Ah, you're here,\" she said and heaved/let out/gave a sigh of relief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe out a deep breath that can be heard, esp. because you are tired, sad, pleased, or bored:",
        "examples": [
          "Angelica sighed in relief.",
          "She sighs again, looking bored.",
          "fig. A soft breeze sighed through the trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of someone taking a deep breath:",
        "examples": [
          "You could hear an occasional sigh from the crowd."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sighing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe out slowly and noisily, expressing tiredness, sadness, pleasure, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She sighed deeply and sat down.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I wish he was here,\" she sighed (= she said with a sigh)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the wind sighs, it makes a long, soft sound as it moves through trees:",
        "examples": [
          "I lay on my back, listening to the sound of the wind sighing in the trees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sighs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to breathe out slowly and noisily, expressing tiredness, sadness, pleasure, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She sighed deeply and sat down.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I wish he was here,\" she sighed (= she said with a sigh)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the wind sighs, it makes a long, soft sound as it moves through trees:",
        "examples": [
          "I lay on my back, listening to the sound of the wind sighing in the trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow, noisy breath:",
        "examples": [
          "He leaned back in his seat with a sigh.",
          "\"Ah, you're here,\" she said and heaved/let out/gave a sigh of relief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe out a deep breath that can be heard, esp. because you are tired, sad, pleased, or bored:",
        "examples": [
          "Angelica sighed in relief.",
          "She sighs again, looking bored.",
          "fig. A soft breeze sighed through the trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of someone taking a deep breath:",
        "examples": [
          "You could hear an occasional sigh from the crowd."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to see:",
        "examples": [
          "If your sight is poor, you should not drive a car.",
          "lose your sight The old woman has lost her sight (= has become blind)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is in someone's view:",
        "examples": [
          "The flowers at the annual flower show were a beautiful sight.",
          "keep sight of You should always keep sight of your bags (= have them where you can see them) while you're at the airport.",
          "a real sight informal He was a real sight in his old clothes (= he looked messy or silly).",
          "at the sight of The child laughed at the sight of (= when she saw) the new toy.",
          "sight of formal The lawyer requested sight of (= to see) the papers.",
          "out of your sight I don't dare let the children out of my sight (= go where I cannot see them) at the park.",
          "out of sight The police officer was hidden out of sight (= where he could not be seen) behind a tree.",
          "into sight The castle came into sight (= started to be able to be seen) as we went round a bend in the road.",
          "within sight of We're looking for a house which is within sight of (= from which it is possible to see) the mountains.",
          "in sight figurative After three years of campaigning, the end is finally in sight (= will happen soon) for Jon.",
          "catch sight of I caught sight of (= saw for a moment) my former teacher while I was out shopping today, but she turned a corner and I lost sight of (= could no longer see) her.",
          "by sight \"Do you know David Wilson?\" \"I haven't met him, but I know him by sight (= I recognize him, but do not know him).\"",
          "the sight of informal She hated/loathed the sight of (= hated) her former husband.",
          "can't bear/stand the sight of informal They used to be very good friends, but now they can't bear/stand the sight of (= hate) each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when someone sees something or someone for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "The question seemed easy at first sight, but when the students tried to answer it, they discovered how difficult it was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "places of interest, especially to visitors:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent a week in Rome looking at all the sights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without seeing something first:",
        "examples": [
          "I never buy anything sight unseen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot; much:",
        "examples": [
          "a sight more Food is a darn/damn sight more expensive than it used to be.",
          "UK He's a sight better than he was yesterday.",
          "She's a damn sight funnier than most comedians, that's for sure.",
          "The whole task would have been a damn sight easier if we'd been given proper instructions.",
          "I mean it's not perfect but it's a darn sight better than it was before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a gun or other device through which you look to help you aim at something:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure you line up the sights before you fire the gun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly see something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "After days at sea, the sailors finally sighted land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to see, or the act of seeing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Machines don’t have a sense of sight.",
          "The sight of sick children disturbs her.",
          "I know David by sight (= I know what he looks like).",
          "Officers arrested the looters on sight (= as soon as they saw them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is in someone’s view, or the view someone has:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The finish line was a welcome sight for the runners.",
          "[ C ] Don’t let the children out of your sight.",
          "[ U ] Keep your bags in sight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sight is also an interesting place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] No sights in Moscow are more historic than the Kremlin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device, esp. on a gun or telescope (= device for looking at objects that are far away), through which you look to help you aim at something:",
        "examples": [
          "Locate the target in your sight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly see something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "After several days at sea, the sailors finally sighted land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that an amount of money must be paid within a particular number of days, months, etc. after the document showing the amount owed is received by the person paying:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill read \"30 days after sight.\"",
          "a draft payable at two months after sight"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that an amount of money must be paid as soon as the document showing the amount owed is received by the person paying:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank draft was marked \"at sight\".",
          "a bill that is payable at sight"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sighted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to see",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when describing a particular way of seeing or thinking",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sighting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you see something or someone, especially something that is rare or trying to hide:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the first sighting of this particularly rare bird in this country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you see something or someone, esp. when they are rare or trying to hide:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the first sighting of an eastern bluebird in this part of the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sightings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you see something or someone, especially something that is rare or trying to hide:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the first sighting of this particularly rare bird in this country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you see something or someone, esp. when they are rare or trying to hide:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the first sighting of an eastern bluebird in this part of the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sights": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "places of interest, especially to visitors:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent a week in Rome looking at all the sights.",
          "Of course they want to see the sights while they're in New York.",
          "I had a very enjoyable week in Florence, soaking up the sights and sounds.",
          "We walked around the old town, marvelling at the sights.",
          "I can show you the sights when you come to London, if you like?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sightseeing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of visiting interesting places, especially by people on holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "We did some sightseeing in Paris.",
          "There was no time to go sightseeing in Seattle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of visiting interesting places, esp. while on vacation:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you going to go sightseeing this afternoon?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sigma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sign": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to write your name, usually on a written or printed document, to show that you agree with its contents or have written or created it yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "to sign a letter/cheque/contract/lease/agreement",
          "Sign here, please.",
          "He signed his name at the end of the letter.",
          "[ + obj + noun  ] He signed himself \"Mark Taylor\".",
          "She said the painting was by Picasso, but it wasn't signed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to make a legal written agreement to employ a player:",
        "examples": [
          "The team has just signed a new player."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an order or information, or make a request, using hand and body movements:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He signed for/to the waiter to bring him another drink.",
          "[ + that ] He signed to the waiter that he wanted another drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use sign language (= language used by people who cannot hear or talk)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a notice giving information, directions, a warning, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a road sign",
          "a shop sign"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement of the body that gives information or an instruction:",
        "examples": [
          "as a sign that She pointed to her watch as a sign that it was getting late and she wanted to leave.",
          "make/give a sign to He made/gave a sign to his boyfriend to stop talking.",
          "make the sign of the cross The priest made the sign of the cross (= made the shape of a cross by moving his hand between four points on his chest) when he entered the church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a language that uses hand, face, and body movements rather than spoken words, used by and to people who cannot hear:",
        "examples": [
          "The hearing children in the family all learned sign.",
          "The nanny taught him sign language, so he spoke in sign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something showing that something else exists or might happen or exist in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "sign of His inability to handle the situation is a sure sign of weakness.",
          "[ + that ] The fact that he's eating more is a sign that he's feeling better.",
          "no sign of I've searched for my hat, but there's no sign of it anywhere (= I can't find it).",
          "sign of life There was no sign of life in the building (= there seemed to be no one in it).",
          "show a sign of Billy's work at school has shown signs of improvement this year.",
          "there is every sign that There is every sign that the worst is over.",
          "all the signs are (that) UK All the signs are (that) he is not going to take the position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written or printed mark that has a standard meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "+ and - are mathematical signs.",
          "£ is the sign for the British pound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written or printed mark that has a standard meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "The symbol for subtraction is the minus sign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that gives information to people who see it:",
        "examples": [
          "a stop sign",
          "A neon sign marked the entrance to the parking garage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement of the hands or body that gives information or an instruction:",
        "examples": [
          "He kept giving me the cut-throat sign to end the speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a signal that something exists or that shows what might happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "She was at least sharing her problems with me, and that was a sign of progress.",
          "There was nobody in the place, and I thought that was a bad sign.",
          "There are signs that he is thinking of running for president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write your name on a document to show that you agree with it or that you have written it yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] to sign a letter/contract/check",
          "[ I ] Please sign for the package when it arrives (= write your name on a form to show that you have received it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an organization signs someone, that person has officially become a member of the organization by agreeing to a contract:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The team signed four new players this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate by using hand movements:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] He signed that he’d be ready in five minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write your name, usually on a written or printed document, for example to show that you agree with its contents or have written or created it yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "sign a contract/agreement/declaration We've already agreed the details and I just need to sign a contract.",
          "sign a letter/form/cheque",
          "Please sign your name below if you are available to help.",
          "Sign here please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "finished and official because all the necessary documents have been signed:",
        "examples": [
          "The project can start now that the contract has been signed and sealed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to do something, especially by signing an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people sign on the dotted line without reading their policy documents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat object giving information, directions, a warning, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The store had a handwritten sign in the window.",
          "A sign advertising the closing-down sale was clearly visible from the road.",
          "road/shop/street signs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written or printed mark that has a standard meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "+ is the plus sign and % is the percentage sign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows that something else exists or might happen or exist in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "a sign of sth His inability to handle the situation is a sure sign of weakness.",
          "a sign that There are signs that the economy is improving",
          "Neither side is showing signs of backing down.",
          "All the signs are that the worst is over."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "signage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "all the signs that advertise a product, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "As part of its rebranding effort, the company will replace signage on 2,000 of its stores."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "signs that tell people what something is or where to go:",
        "examples": [
          "Lee suggested signage could make it clear that the area is open to the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the signs that advertise a product or store:",
        "examples": [
          "As part of its re-branding effort, the company replaced signage on its 2,000 stores."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "signal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an action, movement, or sound that gives information, a message, a warning, or an order:",
        "examples": [
          "give (someone) the signal When she gave (them) the signal, they all cheered.",
          "[ + that ] The fireworks were a signal that the festival had started.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The police officer gave us the signal to stop.",
          "signal for The signal for a race to start is often the firing of a gun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of electrical or radio waves that are sent to a radio or television in order to produce a sound, picture, or message",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows that something else exists or is likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "signal of The loss is a clear signal of his deteriorating confidence.",
          "signal that The changing colour of the leaves on the trees is a signal that it will soon be autumn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equipment, especially on the side of a railway or road, often with lights, that tells drivers to stop, continue, or go more slowly:",
        "examples": [
          "a railway signal",
          "a traffic signal",
          "a road signal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a movement, sound, flash, etc. that gives information or tells people what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "signal something (to someone) Flashing lights on a parked car usually signal a warning (to other drivers).",
          "He signalled left, and turned the lorry slowly.",
          "He was signalling (= giving a signal) with a red flag.",
          "signal for She signalled for help.",
          "[ + that ] She signalled to the cars behind her that they were going the wrong way.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] The children's mother signalled them to be quiet.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The children's mother signalled to/for them to be quiet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that you intend or are ready to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] The union has signalled that the workers will strike.",
          "The union has signalled the workers' intention to strike.",
          "The death of Chairman Mao signalled (= marked) the end of an era in Chinese history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "noticeable and unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "a signal success/failure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action, movement, or sound that gives information, a message, a warning, or an order:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to call but kept getting a busy signal.",
          "When the lieutenant gave the signal, five police officers charged into the apartment.",
          "In retrospect, looking at how she was acting, we should have been able to recognize the danger signals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A signal is also a device, often with lights, that shows people or vehicles whether to stop, go, or move carefully.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of energy waves that carry a sound, picture, or other information:",
        "examples": [
          "a low-frequency radio signal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusual and important:",
        "examples": [
          "You performed a signal service to our people, and we wish to express our gratitude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a movement, sound, etc. that gives information or tells people what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] When you learn to drive, you are told that you have to signal before you turn right or left.",
          "[ T ] The police officer signaled us to stop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign that something is true or that something is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "a signal to sb It is a signal to the rest of the world that we are serious about global warming.",
          "a clear/strong /important signal",
          "a signal of sth It was a strong signal of the power now wielded by big institutional investors.",
          "mixed/conflicting/contradicting signals",
          "the right/wrong signal",
          "a positive signal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of electrical or radio waves that are sent to a radio, television, or mobile phone in order to produce a sound, picture, or message:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't get a signal on my phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that something is going to happen or that you are going to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Drops in sales signal a tough year ahead.",
          "signal that It recently signalled that it would not stand in the way of a takeover bid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "signaling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an action, movement, or sound that gives information, a message, a warning, or an order:",
        "examples": [
          "give (someone) the signal When she gave (them) the signal, they all cheered.",
          "[ + that ] The fireworks were a signal that the festival had started.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The police officer gave us the signal to stop.",
          "signal for The signal for a race to start is often the firing of a gun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of electrical or radio waves that are sent to a radio or television in order to produce a sound, picture, or message",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows that something else exists or is likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "signal of The loss is a clear signal of his deteriorating confidence.",
          "signal that The changing colour of the leaves on the trees is a signal that it will soon be autumn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equipment, especially on the side of a railway or road, often with lights, that tells drivers to stop, continue, or go more slowly:",
        "examples": [
          "a railway signal",
          "a traffic signal",
          "a road signal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a movement, sound, flash, etc. that gives information or tells people what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "signal something (to someone) Flashing lights on a parked car usually signal a warning (to other drivers).",
          "He signalled left, and turned the lorry slowly.",
          "He was signalling (= giving a signal) with a red flag.",
          "signal for She signalled for help.",
          "[ + that ] She signalled to the cars behind her that they were going the wrong way.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] The children's mother signalled them to be quiet.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The children's mother signalled to/for them to be quiet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that you intend or are ready to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] The union has signalled that the workers will strike.",
          "The union has signalled the workers' intention to strike.",
          "The death of Chairman Mao signalled (= marked) the end of an era in Chinese history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "noticeable and unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "a signal success/failure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action, movement, or sound that gives information, a message, a warning, or an order:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to call but kept getting a busy signal.",
          "When the lieutenant gave the signal, five police officers charged into the apartment.",
          "In retrospect, looking at how she was acting, we should have been able to recognize the danger signals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A signal is also a device, often with lights, that shows people or vehicles whether to stop, go, or move carefully.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of energy waves that carry a sound, picture, or other information:",
        "examples": [
          "a low-frequency radio signal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusual and important:",
        "examples": [
          "You performed a signal service to our people, and we wish to express our gratitude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a movement, sound, etc. that gives information or tells people what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] When you learn to drive, you are told that you have to signal before you turn right or left.",
          "[ T ] The police officer signaled us to stop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign that something is true or that something is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "a signal to sb It is a signal to the rest of the world that we are serious about global warming.",
          "a clear/strong /important signal",
          "a signal of sth It was a strong signal of the power now wielded by big institutional investors.",
          "mixed/conflicting/contradicting signals",
          "the right/wrong signal",
          "a positive signal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of electrical or radio waves that are sent to a radio, television, or mobile phone in order to produce a sound, picture, or message:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't get a signal on my phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that something is going to happen or that you are going to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Drops in sales signal a tough year ahead.",
          "signal that It recently signalled that it would not stand in the way of a takeover bid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "signals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an action, movement, or sound that gives information, a message, a warning, or an order:",
        "examples": [
          "give (someone) the signal When she gave (them) the signal, they all cheered.",
          "[ + that ] The fireworks were a signal that the festival had started.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The police officer gave us the signal to stop.",
          "signal for The signal for a race to start is often the firing of a gun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of electrical or radio waves that are sent to a radio or television in order to produce a sound, picture, or message",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows that something else exists or is likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "signal of The loss is a clear signal of his deteriorating confidence.",
          "signal that The changing colour of the leaves on the trees is a signal that it will soon be autumn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equipment, especially on the side of a railway or road, often with lights, that tells drivers to stop, continue, or go more slowly:",
        "examples": [
          "a railway signal",
          "a traffic signal",
          "a road signal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a movement, sound, flash, etc. that gives information or tells people what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "signal something (to someone) Flashing lights on a parked car usually signal a warning (to other drivers).",
          "He signalled left, and turned the lorry slowly.",
          "He was signalling (= giving a signal) with a red flag.",
          "signal for She signalled for help.",
          "[ + that ] She signalled to the cars behind her that they were going the wrong way.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] The children's mother signalled them to be quiet.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The children's mother signalled to/for them to be quiet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that you intend or are ready to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] The union has signalled that the workers will strike.",
          "The union has signalled the workers' intention to strike.",
          "The death of Chairman Mao signalled (= marked) the end of an era in Chinese history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "noticeable and unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "a signal success/failure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action, movement, or sound that gives information, a message, a warning, or an order:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to call but kept getting a busy signal.",
          "When the lieutenant gave the signal, five police officers charged into the apartment.",
          "In retrospect, looking at how she was acting, we should have been able to recognize the danger signals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A signal is also a device, often with lights, that shows people or vehicles whether to stop, go, or move carefully.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of energy waves that carry a sound, picture, or other information:",
        "examples": [
          "a low-frequency radio signal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusual and important:",
        "examples": [
          "You performed a signal service to our people, and we wish to express our gratitude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a movement, sound, etc. that gives information or tells people what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] When you learn to drive, you are told that you have to signal before you turn right or left.",
          "[ T ] The police officer signaled us to stop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign that something is true or that something is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "a signal to sb It is a signal to the rest of the world that we are serious about global warming.",
          "a clear/strong /important signal",
          "a signal of sth It was a strong signal of the power now wielded by big institutional investors.",
          "mixed/conflicting/contradicting signals",
          "the right/wrong signal",
          "a positive signal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of electrical or radio waves that are sent to a radio, television, or mobile phone in order to produce a sound, picture, or message:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't get a signal on my phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that something is going to happen or that you are going to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Drops in sales signal a tough year ahead.",
          "signal that It recently signalled that it would not stand in the way of a takeover bid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "signature": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "your name written by yourself, always in the same way, usually to show that something has been written or agreed by you: :",
        "examples": [
          "I mistook your signature and thought the letter was from someone else.",
          "Please print your name clearly below your signature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the special thing for which a person or place is particularly known:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurant's signature dish is seafood paella.",
          "Some of the biggest fashion names from the 40s, 50s, and 60s continue to produce pieces in their signature styles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "your name written in the particular way you write it, esp. on a printed document to show that you have written it yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "I need your signature on the credit card receipt.",
          "We collected hundreds of signatures on our petition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "your name written by yourself, always in the same way, often used on documents to show that you have read something or that you agree to something:",
        "examples": [
          "I need your signature on this release document",
          "He accused her of forging his signature.",
          "collect/gather signatures We are collecting signatures for a petition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of signing something:",
        "examples": [
          "I enclose one part of the contract for signature by you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the product or service that a company or person is known for:",
        "examples": [
          "Rock Fish is the signature dish of his favourite restaurant.",
          "The market for FedEx's signature product, overnight express delivery in the US, has flattened."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "signatures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "your name written by yourself, always in the same way, usually to show that something has been written or agreed by you: :",
        "examples": [
          "I mistook your signature and thought the letter was from someone else.",
          "Please print your name clearly below your signature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the special thing for which a person or place is particularly known:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurant's signature dish is seafood paella.",
          "Some of the biggest fashion names from the 40s, 50s, and 60s continue to produce pieces in their signature styles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "your name written in the particular way you write it, esp. on a printed document to show that you have written it yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "I need your signature on the credit card receipt.",
          "We collected hundreds of signatures on our petition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "your name written by yourself, always in the same way, often used on documents to show that you have read something or that you agree to something:",
        "examples": [
          "I need your signature on this release document",
          "He accused her of forging his signature.",
          "collect/gather signatures We are collecting signatures for a petition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of signing something:",
        "examples": [
          "I enclose one part of the contract for signature by you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the product or service that a company or person is known for:",
        "examples": [
          "Rock Fish is the signature dish of his favourite restaurant.",
          "The market for FedEx's signature product, overnight express delivery in the US, has flattened."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "signed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write your name, usually on a written or printed document, to show that you agree with its contents or have written or created it yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "to sign a letter/cheque/contract/lease/agreement",
          "Sign here, please.",
          "He signed his name at the end of the letter.",
          "[ + obj + noun  ] He signed himself \"Mark Taylor\".",
          "She said the painting was by Picasso, but it wasn't signed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to make a legal written agreement to employ a player:",
        "examples": [
          "The team has just signed a new player."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an order or information, or make a request, using hand and body movements:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He signed for/to the waiter to bring him another drink.",
          "[ + that ] He signed to the waiter that he wanted another drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use sign language (= language used by people who cannot hear or talk)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "significance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "importance:",
        "examples": [
          "The discovery of the new drug is of great significance for/to people suffering from heart problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "special meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you think that look he gave you had any significance?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "significant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "important or noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a significant increase in the number of women students in recent years.",
          "The talks between the USA and the USSR were very significant for the relationship between the two countries.",
          "There was no significative change of blood pressure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a special meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked at him across the table and gave him a significant smile.",
          "Do you think it's significant that he hasn't replied to my letter yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "important, large, or great, esp. in leading to a different result or to an important change:",
        "examples": [
          "This election reaffirms a significant shift of the center of power.",
          "Marriage is a significant commitment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "significantly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is easy to see or by a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "My piano playing has improved significantly since I started with a new teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that suggests a special meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "He said that he would be bringing a friend with him but, significantly, didn't say who it was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "by a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Our prison population has significantly increased in the last ten years.",
          "Men are making significantly more money than women at the same professional level."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "signifies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be a sign of something; to mean:",
        "examples": [
          "Nobody really knows what the marks on the ancient stones signify.",
          "[ + that ] The number 30 on a road sign signifies that the speed limit is 30 miles an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something known; to show:",
        "examples": [
          "She signified her agreement by nodding her head.",
          "[ + (that) ] She signified (that) she was in agreement by nodding her head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have importance or to matter:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't worry about being late - it doesn't signify."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mean something, or be a sign of:",
        "examples": [
          "In this picture, red represents sulfur and green signifies hydrogen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make (something) known; to show:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] All those in favor, please signify by raising your hands.",
          "[ + that clause ] I need a letter from you signifying that this matter is closed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "signify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be a sign of something; to mean:",
        "examples": [
          "Nobody really knows what the marks on the ancient stones signify.",
          "[ + that ] The number 30 on a road sign signifies that the speed limit is 30 miles an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something known; to show:",
        "examples": [
          "She signified her agreement by nodding her head.",
          "[ + (that) ] She signified (that) she was in agreement by nodding her head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have importance or to matter:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't worry about being late - it doesn't signify."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mean something, or be a sign of:",
        "examples": [
          "In this picture, red represents sulfur and green signifies hydrogen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make (something) known; to show:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] All those in favor, please signify by raising your hands.",
          "[ + that clause ] I need a letter from you signifying that this matter is closed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "signifying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a sign of something; to mean:",
        "examples": [
          "Nobody really knows what the marks on the ancient stones signify.",
          "[ + that ] The number 30 on a road sign signifies that the speed limit is 30 miles an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something known; to show:",
        "examples": [
          "She signified her agreement by nodding her head.",
          "[ + (that) ] She signified (that) she was in agreement by nodding her head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have importance or to matter:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't worry about being late - it doesn't signify."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "signing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of writing your name on a document to show that you agree with it or accept it:",
        "examples": [
          "the signing of the contract/treaty/agreement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a famous person writes his or her name on something and gives it to someone :",
        "examples": [
          "Later ,there will be a poetry reading and book signing for his new volume of poems.",
          "She was invited to autograph signings around the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, a player who has signed a legal agreement to play for a team:",
        "examples": [
          "The club's summer signings will take time to settle in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using sign language (= hand movements representing words, used by and to people who cannot hear or talk)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "signs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to write your name, usually on a written or printed document, to show that you agree with its contents or have written or created it yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "to sign a letter/cheque/contract/lease/agreement",
          "Sign here, please.",
          "He signed his name at the end of the letter.",
          "[ + obj + noun  ] He signed himself \"Mark Taylor\".",
          "She said the painting was by Picasso, but it wasn't signed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to make a legal written agreement to employ a player:",
        "examples": [
          "The team has just signed a new player."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give an order or information, or make a request, using hand and body movements:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] He signed for/to the waiter to bring him another drink.",
          "[ + that ] He signed to the waiter that he wanted another drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use sign language (= language used by people who cannot hear or talk)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a notice giving information, directions, a warning, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a road sign",
          "a shop sign"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement of the body that gives information or an instruction:",
        "examples": [
          "as a sign that She pointed to her watch as a sign that it was getting late and she wanted to leave.",
          "make/give a sign to He made/gave a sign to his boyfriend to stop talking.",
          "make the sign of the cross The priest made the sign of the cross (= made the shape of a cross by moving his hand between four points on his chest) when he entered the church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a language that uses hand, face, and body movements rather than spoken words, used by and to people who cannot hear:",
        "examples": [
          "The hearing children in the family all learned sign.",
          "The nanny taught him sign language, so he spoke in sign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something showing that something else exists or might happen or exist in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "sign of His inability to handle the situation is a sure sign of weakness.",
          "[ + that ] The fact that he's eating more is a sign that he's feeling better.",
          "no sign of I've searched for my hat, but there's no sign of it anywhere (= I can't find it).",
          "sign of life There was no sign of life in the building (= there seemed to be no one in it).",
          "show a sign of Billy's work at school has shown signs of improvement this year.",
          "there is every sign that There is every sign that the worst is over.",
          "all the signs are (that) UK All the signs are (that) he is not going to take the position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written or printed mark that has a standard meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "+ and - are mathematical signs.",
          "£ is the sign for the British pound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written or printed mark that has a standard meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "The symbol for subtraction is the minus sign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that gives information to people who see it:",
        "examples": [
          "a stop sign",
          "A neon sign marked the entrance to the parking garage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement of the hands or body that gives information or an instruction:",
        "examples": [
          "He kept giving me the cut-throat sign to end the speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a signal that something exists or that shows what might happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "She was at least sharing her problems with me, and that was a sign of progress.",
          "There was nobody in the place, and I thought that was a bad sign.",
          "There are signs that he is thinking of running for president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write your name on a document to show that you agree with it or that you have written it yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] to sign a letter/contract/check",
          "[ I ] Please sign for the package when it arrives (= write your name on a form to show that you have received it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an organization signs someone, that person has officially become a member of the organization by agreeing to a contract:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The team signed four new players this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate by using hand movements:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] He signed that he’d be ready in five minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write your name, usually on a written or printed document, for example to show that you agree with its contents or have written or created it yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "sign a contract/agreement/declaration We've already agreed the details and I just need to sign a contract.",
          "sign a letter/form/cheque",
          "Please sign your name below if you are available to help.",
          "Sign here please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "finished and official because all the necessary documents have been signed:",
        "examples": [
          "The project can start now that the contract has been signed and sealed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to do something, especially by signing an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people sign on the dotted line without reading their policy documents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat object giving information, directions, a warning, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The store had a handwritten sign in the window.",
          "A sign advertising the closing-down sale was clearly visible from the road.",
          "road/shop/street signs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written or printed mark that has a standard meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "+ is the plus sign and % is the percentage sign."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows that something else exists or might happen or exist in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "a sign of sth His inability to handle the situation is a sure sign of weakness.",
          "a sign that There are signs that the economy is improving",
          "Neither side is showing signs of backing down.",
          "All the signs are that the worst is over."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "silence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period without any sound; complete quiet:",
        "examples": [
          "A loud crash of thunder broke the silence of the night.",
          "Silence reigned (= there was complete silence) in the church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of not speaking or writing or making a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers listened in silence as their captain gave the orders.",
          "\"Silence! (= Stop talking!)\" shouted the teacher.",
          "My request for help was met with silence (= I received no answer).",
          "Their mother's angry words reduced the children to silence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time in which there is complete quiet or no speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "Their conversation was punctuated by uncomfortable silences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of refusing to talk about something or answer questions, or a state of not communicating:",
        "examples": [
          "My request for help was met with silence (= I received no answer).",
          "Her silence about/on what had happened to her surprised everyone.",
          "I don't expect to hear from her now, after three years' silence (= three years in which she has not spoken or written to me)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something be quiet:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher raised his voice to silence the class (= to make them stop talking).",
          "Her remark about his appearance completely silenced him (= made him unable to answer).",
          "figurative The enemy's guns were silenced (= made to stop firing) in a surprise attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone from expressing their views or from criticizing or opposing someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Big companies file lawsuits to silence their critics.",
          "The more they try to silence us, the more we will speak out.",
          "Al Capone silenced his opponents by killing them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an absence of sound; complete quiet:",
        "examples": [
          "A profound silence spread itself through the sleeping house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of not speaking or making noise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The two men ate in silence and listened to traffic swishing past on the highway.",
          "[ C ] Her question was followed by a long silence (= a long period of time in which no one spoke)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone from speaking or from criticizing:",
        "examples": [
          "Successful action could silence the administration’s critics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "silenced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something be quiet:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher raised his voice to silence the class (= to make them stop talking).",
          "Her remark about his appearance completely silenced him (= made him unable to answer).",
          "figurative The enemy's guns were silenced (= made to stop firing) in a surprise attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone from expressing their views or from criticizing or opposing someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Big companies file lawsuits to silence their critics.",
          "The more they try to silence us, the more we will speak out.",
          "Al Capone silenced his opponents by killing them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "silencer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that you use on a gun to reduce the noise made when it fires",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a vehicle that reduces noise from the engine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part that can be attached to a gun to reduce the noise when it is fired",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "silences": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period without any sound; complete quiet:",
        "examples": [
          "A loud crash of thunder broke the silence of the night.",
          "Silence reigned (= there was complete silence) in the church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of not speaking or writing or making a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers listened in silence as their captain gave the orders.",
          "\"Silence! (= Stop talking!)\" shouted the teacher.",
          "My request for help was met with silence (= I received no answer).",
          "Their mother's angry words reduced the children to silence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time in which there is complete quiet or no speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "Their conversation was punctuated by uncomfortable silences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of refusing to talk about something or answer questions, or a state of not communicating:",
        "examples": [
          "My request for help was met with silence (= I received no answer).",
          "Her silence about/on what had happened to her surprised everyone.",
          "I don't expect to hear from her now, after three years' silence (= three years in which she has not spoken or written to me)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something be quiet:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher raised his voice to silence the class (= to make them stop talking).",
          "Her remark about his appearance completely silenced him (= made him unable to answer).",
          "figurative The enemy's guns were silenced (= made to stop firing) in a surprise attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone from expressing their views or from criticizing or opposing someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Big companies file lawsuits to silence their critics.",
          "The more they try to silence us, the more we will speak out.",
          "Al Capone silenced his opponents by killing them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an absence of sound; complete quiet:",
        "examples": [
          "A profound silence spread itself through the sleeping house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of not speaking or making noise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The two men ate in silence and listened to traffic swishing past on the highway.",
          "[ C ] Her question was followed by a long silence (= a long period of time in which no one spoke)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop someone from speaking or from criticizing:",
        "examples": [
          "Successful action could silence the administration’s critics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "silencing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something be quiet:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher raised his voice to silence the class (= to make them stop talking).",
          "Her remark about his appearance completely silenced him (= made him unable to answer).",
          "figurative The enemy's guns were silenced (= made to stop firing) in a surprise attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone from expressing their views or from criticizing or opposing someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Big companies file lawsuits to silence their critics.",
          "The more they try to silence us, the more we will speak out.",
          "Al Capone silenced his opponents by killing them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "silent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without any sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The empty house was completely silent.",
          "literary It was four o'clock in the morning and the streets were as silent as the grave (= completely silent)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without talking:",
        "examples": [
          "She whispered a silent prayer that her wounded brother would not die.",
          "The police officer told the criminal that he had the right to remain silent.",
          "He was silent on/about his plans for the future.",
          "Arthur has always been the strong, silent type (= a type of person who says very little)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "doing something or happening without being noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "Hypertension is often called the silent killer.",
          "A silent epidemic of oral diseases is affecting our most vulnerable citizens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a setting on an electronic device that stops it from making a noise when it receives a message:",
        "examples": [
          "The show's about to start so I'm putting my phone on silent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not speaking or making noise:",
        "examples": [
          "I have remained silent till now, Mike, but I have to tell you what I think."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a letter in a word is silent, it is not pronounced:",
        "examples": [
          "The \"b\" in doubt is silent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely quiet:",
        "examples": [
          "Madeleine turned back down the empty, silent street."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "silently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without talking or making any noise:",
        "examples": [
          "She wept silently into a handkerchief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something happens silently, especially something bad, you do not notice that it is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Research shows that Alzheimer's disease develops silently over a decade or longer before causing symptoms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without speaking, or only in the mind:",
        "examples": [
          "After losing, the US players walked off the field silently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without any sound; quietly:",
        "examples": [
          "Silently, he crept up the stairs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "silhouette": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dark shape seen against a light surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The silhouette of the bare tree on the hill was clear against the winter sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark shape seen against a light background:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] An unidentified witness was shown on camera in silhouette."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "silhouettes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dark shape seen against a light surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The silhouette of the bare tree on the hill was clear against the winter sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark shape seen against a light background:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] An unidentified witness was shown on camera in silhouette."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "silica": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mineral that exists in various forms, including sand, quartz, and flint, used to make glass and cement",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "silicon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a grey chemical element that is found in rocks and sand and is used in making computers and other electronic machines",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common chemical element that is used in electronic devices, such as computers, and in making materials such as glass, concrete, and steel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element which has unusual electrical characteristics and is used to make computer parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has developed a technology that does not use expensive silicon.",
          "silicon computer processors"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "silicone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of a number of compounds of silicon that are used in making artificial rubber, paint, polish, varnish, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical substance that is not easily damaged by heat or water, used for making many things including oils, plastics, and artificial body parts",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "silk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a delicate, soft type of cloth made from a thread produced by silkworms, or the thread itself:",
        "examples": [
          "a silk dress",
          "a silk shirt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the brightly coloured shirts worn by jockeys (= people who ride horses in a race):",
        "examples": [
          "I caught a glimpse of a rider's bright red silks in the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of paint that is slightly shiny when it dries:",
        "examples": [
          "Use emulsion for the walls; silk is more water-resistant than whitewash.",
          "Silk finishes are easy to wipe and so are well suited to walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smooth, shiny cloth made from a thread produced by a type of caterpillar (= small, tube-shaped insect), or the thread itself:",
        "examples": [
          "a silk shirt"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "silks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the brightly coloured shirts worn by jockeys (= people who ride horses in a race):",
        "examples": [
          "I caught a glimpse of a rider's bright red silks in the crowd.",
          "There he is, in the familiar blue silks of his stables.",
          "I just liked the colour of the jockey's silks.",
          "You can't pick your horse on the basis of the jockey's silks!",
          "How did it feel to put on your silks for the last time?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "silky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "soft and smooth, like silk:",
        "examples": [
          "Persian cats have long, silky fur.",
          "figurative The villain leans over and speaks to her in a silky persuasive voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of silk, or soft and smooth like silk:",
        "examples": [
          "a silky nightgown",
          "silky fabrics"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of wood, stone, etc. that forms the base of a window or door",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, horizontal piece, usually of wood, forming the base of the frame of a window:",
        "examples": [
          "She leaned on the sill and looked out through the open window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a layer of rock that is created when hot melted rock forces itself into spaces between other rock, then cools and becomes solid",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "silliness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "silly behaviour",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "silly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing little thought or judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't do that, you silly boy!",
          "a silly mistake",
          "silly of It was silly of you to go out in the sun without a hat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "embarrassed; afraid that people will laugh at you:",
        "examples": [
          "I feel silly in this dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not important, serious, or practical:",
        "examples": [
          "She gets upset over such silly things.",
          "We were served our drinks in these silly little glasses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, relating to the position of a fielder (= a player who tries to stop the other team from scoring by stopping or catching the ball) which is very close to the batter (= the player who tries to hit the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "silly mid-off He caught the ball almost at silly mid-off.",
          "silly mid-on Wilkes has his foot on the pitch as he fields at silly mid-on.",
          "silly point The captain decided to bring another fielder in close to the wicket and moved himself to silly point."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing a lack of thought or judgment; not serious and not showing much intelligence:",
        "examples": [
          "a silly grin",
          "I watched another silly movie last night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "silo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, round tower on a farm for storing grain or winter food for cattle:",
        "examples": [
          "The red barn is flanked by grain silos.",
          "They built stone silos for corn and beans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large underground place for storing and firing missiles (= flying weapons):",
        "examples": [
          "The missiles are held in an underground silo.",
          "The missile silos under construction here leave little doubt that the program is well under way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a company, organization, or system that does not communicate with, understand, or work well with other parts:",
        "examples": [
          "We found that a lot of people work in silos - they don't see the connections between what they do and how another part of the airline operates.",
          "the silo mentality that keeps different parts of the healthcare industry from working together"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate something or someone from other things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "The goal is to level the barriers created when an organization's data is siloed.",
          "The study of the Web has been siloed into certain areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large structure, usually cylindrical, used for storing grain or winter food for farm animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A silo is also an underground structure for storing and firing missiles (= flying weapons).",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "silt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sand or soil that is carried along by flowing water and then dropped, especially at a bend in a river or at a river's opening",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "sand or earth that has been carried along by flowing water and then left esp. at a bend in a river or at a river’s opening",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "silver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a valuable shiny, white metal, used for making cutlery (= knives, spoons, etc.), jewellery, coins, and decorative objects:",
        "examples": [
          "solid silver We gave them a dish made of solid silver as a wedding present.",
          "the silver Cleaning the silver (= silver objects) is a dirty job.",
          "Shall we use the silver (= knives, spoons, plates, etc. made of silver) for dinner tonight?",
          "UK I need some silver (= coins made of silver or a metal of similar appearance) for the ticket machine in the car park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small disc of silver, or a metal that looks like silver, that is given to the person who comes second in a competition, especially in a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "Great Britain won (a) silver/a silver medal in the javelin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shiny grey colour of the metal silver:",
        "examples": [
          "Do these shoes come in silver?",
          "The brand sticks to a very neutral palette: whites, blacks, silvers and greys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of silver, or of the colour of silver:",
        "examples": [
          "a silver ring",
          "My grandmother has silver hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something, especially glass, with a thin layer of silver-coloured material in order to make a mirror",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a white metal that is highly valued and used esp. in utensils, jewelry, coins, and decorative objects",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) a bright gray-white color:",
        "examples": [
          "silver hair",
          "The book jacket was printed in silver and black."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "silverback": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an older male gorilla (= a large ape) that has white or silver hair on its back and is the dominant (= controlling) member of its group:",
        "examples": [
          "The large 21-year-old silverback keeps a wary eye over his family group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an older man who likes to have power and control over other people:",
        "examples": [
          "For at least 40 years Norman Mailer was the silverback of the literary scene."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "silverware": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "objects, especially knives, forks, spoons, etc., made of silver",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "knives, forks, spoons, etc. made of steel or other materials",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "silver cups, etc. that are won by sports teams in competitions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "knives, forks, and spoons used for eating and serving food, which may or may not be made of silver",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "similar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "looking or being almost, but not exactly, the same:",
        "examples": [
          "My father and I have similar views on politics.",
          "I bought some new shoes which are very similar to a pair I had before.",
          "Paul is very similar in appearance to his brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "looking or being almost the same, although not exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "They both went to Ivy League schools and have similar backgrounds.",
          "He used similar tactics to win the last election."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "similarities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that people or things look or are the same:",
        "examples": [
          "I can see the similarity between you and your mother.",
          "The book bears several striking similarities to last year's bestseller."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being almost the same, or a particular way in which something is almost the same:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Even though there are many similarities between men and women, there still remain many differences."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "similarity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that people or things look or are the same:",
        "examples": [
          "I can see the similarity between you and your mother.",
          "The book bears several striking similarities to last year's bestseller."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being almost the same, or a particular way in which something is almost the same:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Even though there are many similarities between men and women, there still remain many differences."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "similarly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a similar way:",
        "examples": [
          "The children were similarly dressed.",
          "Cars must stop at red traffic lights: similarly, bicycles have to stop too."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "simmer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cook something liquid, or something with liquid in it, at a temperature slightly below boiling:",
        "examples": [
          "Leave the vegetables to simmer for a few minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a disagreement or negative emotion simmers, it grows slowly stronger over a period of time and could become more serious at any moment:",
        "examples": [
          "The strike has been simmering for weeks.",
          "She's been simmering with resentment ever since the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a temperature slightly below boiling:",
        "examples": [
          "Bring the potatoes to a simmer.",
          "When the mixture is at a simmer, reduce the heat to low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook a liquid or something with liquid in it at a temperature slightly below boiling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Add broth and simmer for 15 minutes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "simpering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smile in a silly or annoying way:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave her teacher a simpering smile."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "simple": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easy to understand or do; not difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The instructions were written in simple English.",
          "It's simple to find our house.",
          "I want an explanation, but keep/make it simple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the one important fact, truth, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We didn't go swimming for the simple reason that the water was too cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without decoration; plain:",
        "examples": [
          "I like simple food better than fancy dishes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or made of only one or a few parts:",
        "examples": [
          "A hammer is a simple tool.",
          "Simple forms of life have only one cell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ordinary; traditional or natural rather than modern and complicated:",
        "examples": [
          "He was just a simple fisherman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A simple person does not have a normal level of intelligence:",
        "examples": [
          "He was simple, but harmless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without unnecessary or extra things or decorations; plain:",
        "examples": [
          "a simple black dress",
          "It’s a simple Boston lettuce salad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy to understand or do; not difficult or complicated:",
        "examples": [
          "The recipe is very simple.",
          "There’s a simple solution if you don’t like what’s on TV – change the channel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without considering or including anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "The simple fact is the fee is high because the rights are valuable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "common or ordinary:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve got simple tastes, and I’m too old and cranky to change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "foolish; easily deceived:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a very simple young man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "simpler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easy to understand or do; not difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The instructions were written in simple English.",
          "It's simple to find our house.",
          "I want an explanation, but keep/make it simple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the one important fact, truth, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We didn't go swimming for the simple reason that the water was too cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without decoration; plain:",
        "examples": [
          "I like simple food better than fancy dishes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or made of only one or a few parts:",
        "examples": [
          "A hammer is a simple tool.",
          "Simple forms of life have only one cell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ordinary; traditional or natural rather than modern and complicated:",
        "examples": [
          "He was just a simple fisherman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A simple person does not have a normal level of intelligence:",
        "examples": [
          "He was simple, but harmless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without unnecessary or extra things or decorations; plain:",
        "examples": [
          "a simple black dress",
          "It’s a simple Boston lettuce salad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy to understand or do; not difficult or complicated:",
        "examples": [
          "The recipe is very simple.",
          "There’s a simple solution if you don’t like what’s on TV – change the channel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without considering or including anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "The simple fact is the fee is high because the rights are valuable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "common or ordinary:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve got simple tastes, and I’m too old and cranky to change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "foolish; easily deceived:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a very simple young man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "simplest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easy to understand or do; not difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The instructions were written in simple English.",
          "It's simple to find our house.",
          "I want an explanation, but keep/make it simple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the one important fact, truth, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We didn't go swimming for the simple reason that the water was too cold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without decoration; plain:",
        "examples": [
          "I like simple food better than fancy dishes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or made of only one or a few parts:",
        "examples": [
          "A hammer is a simple tool.",
          "Simple forms of life have only one cell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ordinary; traditional or natural rather than modern and complicated:",
        "examples": [
          "He was just a simple fisherman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A simple person does not have a normal level of intelligence:",
        "examples": [
          "He was simple, but harmless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without unnecessary or extra things or decorations; plain:",
        "examples": [
          "a simple black dress",
          "It’s a simple Boston lettuce salad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy to understand or do; not difficult or complicated:",
        "examples": [
          "The recipe is very simple.",
          "There’s a simple solution if you don’t like what’s on TV – change the channel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without considering or including anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "The simple fact is the fee is high because the rights are valuable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "common or ordinary:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve got simple tastes, and I’m too old and cranky to change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "foolish; easily deceived:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a very simple young man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "simpleton": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person without the usual ability to use reason and understand",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "simpletons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person without the usual ability to use reason and understand",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "simplicity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something is easy to understand or do:",
        "examples": [
          "The advantage of the plan is its simplicity.",
          "The test was simplicity itself (= very easy)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something is ordinary, traditional, or natural, and not complicated:",
        "examples": [
          "The old people led a life of great simplicity (= with few possessions and little money)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something is plain and has no decoration",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being easy to understand or do:",
        "examples": [
          "A flat tax has the virtue of simplicity, but I question how fair it would be."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being plain, without unnecessary or extra things or decorations:",
        "examples": [
          "What fascinated us was the simplicity and usefulness of the design."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "simplify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something less complicated and therefore easier to do or understand:",
        "examples": [
          "the new simplified tax system",
          "He tried to simplify the story for the younger audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less complicated and therefore easier to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re looking for ways to simplify the process of applying for US citizenship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "simply": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely or as much as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "You look simply (= really) beautiful in that dress.",
          "The hunger in parts of Africa is terrible - there's (quite) simply (= without doubt) no other word for it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "only:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't like my job - I simply do it for the money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an easy way:",
        "examples": [
          "He explained it as simply as he could, but the class still didn't understand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a plain way:",
        "examples": [
          "a simply decorated apartment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "just; only:",
        "examples": [
          "I simply don’t trust him.",
          "We simply go to camp, set it up, and spend the weekend.",
          "They voted not simply for him and his party, but against Boris Yeltsin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Simply is sometimes used for emphasis:",
        "examples": [
          "That simply isn’t so!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is easy to understand or do:",
        "examples": [
          "To put it simply, we won’t pay until we’ve received the goods we ordered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a direct way, without using a lot of words:",
        "examples": [
          "Bowman said simply that \"everything was OK.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a plain way, without unnecessary things or decorations:",
        "examples": [
          "He lived in a simply furnished apartment.",
          "She lived simply, alone with her cat and her books."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "simulate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do or make something that looks real but is not real:",
        "examples": [
          "In cheap furniture, plastic is often used to simulate wood.",
          "formal Ruth simulated pleasure at seeing Sam, but really she wished he hadn't come.",
          "The computer simulates (= represents) different road conditions for new drivers to practise on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create conditions or processes similar to something that exists:",
        "examples": [
          "Researchers are developing new techniques to simulate crashes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a situation or event that seems real but is not real, especially in order to help people learn how to deal with such situations or events:",
        "examples": [
          "The machine is designed to simulate disaster scenarios."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "simulates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do or make something that looks real but is not real:",
        "examples": [
          "In cheap furniture, plastic is often used to simulate wood.",
          "formal Ruth simulated pleasure at seeing Sam, but really she wished he hadn't come.",
          "The computer simulates (= represents) different road conditions for new drivers to practise on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create conditions or processes similar to something that exists:",
        "examples": [
          "Researchers are developing new techniques to simulate crashes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a situation or event that seems real but is not real, especially in order to help people learn how to deal with such situations or events:",
        "examples": [
          "The machine is designed to simulate disaster scenarios."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "simulation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a model of a set of problems or events that can be used to teach someone how to do something, or the process of making such a model:",
        "examples": [
          "The manager prepared a computer simulation of likely sales performance for the rest of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, the act of pretending to have been fouled to try to win a penalty or free kick unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "Young should have been booked for simulation, not awarded a penalty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a model of a real activity, created for training purposes or to solve a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Astronauts are trained using space flight simulation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation or event that seems real but is not real, used especially in order to help people deal with such situations or events:",
        "examples": [
          "in a simulation If we can make mistakes in a simulation that keep you from making mistakes in the real world, that definitely saves lives.",
          "a simulation of sth They are carrying out a detailed simulation of how their plan would work.",
          "a computer simulation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of situations or events that seem real but are not real, especially in order to help people deal with such situations or events:",
        "examples": [
          "through simulation The evaluation of the various design options was done through simulation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "simulations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a model of a set of problems or events that can be used to teach someone how to do something, or the process of making such a model:",
        "examples": [
          "The manager prepared a computer simulation of likely sales performance for the rest of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, the act of pretending to have been fouled to try to win a penalty or free kick unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "Young should have been booked for simulation, not awarded a penalty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a model of a real activity, created for training purposes or to solve a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Astronauts are trained using space flight simulation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation or event that seems real but is not real, used especially in order to help people deal with such situations or events:",
        "examples": [
          "in a simulation If we can make mistakes in a simulation that keep you from making mistakes in the real world, that definitely saves lives.",
          "a simulation of sth They are carrying out a detailed simulation of how their plan would work.",
          "a computer simulation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of situations or events that seem real but are not real, especially in order to help people deal with such situations or events:",
        "examples": [
          "through simulation The evaluation of the various design options was done through simulation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "simulator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that is designed to represent real conditions, for example in an aircraft or spacecraft:",
        "examples": [
          "People learning to fly often practise on a flight simulator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that is designed to represent real conditions, for example in an aircraft or spacecraft:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got a flight simulator on the computer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "simultaneous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or being done at exactly the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "There were several simultaneous explosions in different cities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or existing at exactly the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "The report will be broadcast in Russian with simultaneous English translation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "simultaneously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is simultaneous (= happening or being done at exactly the same time):",
        "examples": [
          "Two children answered the teacher's question simultaneously.",
          "The network was broadcasting four games simultaneously across the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the offence of breaking, or the breaking of, a religious or moral law:",
        "examples": [
          "commit a sin I have committed a sin, for which I humbly apologize.",
          "confess a sin We confess our sins to you, O God, and ask for your forgiveness.",
          "He thinks a lot about sin.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] informal I think it's a sin (= is morally wrong) to waste food, when so many people in the world are hungry.",
          "humorous For my sins (= as if it were a punishment), I'm organizing the office party this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break a religious or moral law:",
        "examples": [
          "Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of breaking a religious law, or such acts considered together:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] In most religions, stealing is regarded as a sin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sin is also anything considered wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It is not a sin to drop your kid off at soccer practice and stay in the car to read a book."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sincere": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person, feelings, or behaviour) not pretending or lying; honest:",
        "examples": [
          "a sincere apology",
          "He seems so sincere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of feelings, beliefs, opinions, or intentions) honest; not false or invented:",
        "examples": [
          "sincere modesty/belief/statement",
          "More than sincere words of support, we need action."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sincerely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "honestly and without pretending or lying:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sincerely grateful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to end a formal letter that is sent to a particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Tanya Jones"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sincerely or Sincerely yours is a common way to end a letter to someone who is not a friend or family member, before you sign your name.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the end of a formal letter before you sign your name",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sincerity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "honesty:",
        "examples": [
          "The priest was a man of deep sincerity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sinful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "against the rules of a religion or morally wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "He confessed that he had sinful thoughts.",
          "Buying that sports car was a sinful waste of money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something that is very pleasant, but very bad for you:",
        "examples": [
          "This cake is sinful!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wrong according to a religious law:",
        "examples": [
          "We all know that what he did is sinful, but it may not be illegal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sinful also means wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s sinful to waste food."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make musical sounds with the voice, usually a tune with words:",
        "examples": [
          "The children sang two songs by Schubert at the school concert.",
          "We were woken early by the sound of the birds singing.",
          "Your grandmother would like you to sing for/to her.",
          "[ + two objects ] Will you sing us a song/sing a song to us?",
          "She sang her baby to sleep every night.",
          "Pavarotti is singing Rodolfo (= singing the part of Rodolfo) in \"La Bohème\" at La Scala this week.",
          "You need to sing up (= sing louder)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or be filled with a (high) ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "A bullet sang past the top of the soldier's head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make musical sounds with the voice:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She sings really terrible songs in the shower.",
          "[ I ] At dawn, the birds began to sing.",
          "[ I ] We sang along to (= sang with) the radio while driving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you sing someone to sleep, you sing until the person goes to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "She sang her baby to sleep."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "singapore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in Southeast Asia, formed of the island of Singapore and other small islands",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "singed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to burn slightly on the surface, without producing flames:",
        "examples": [
          "My sweater started to singe when I leaned over a burning candle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight burn mark:",
        "examples": [
          "singe (mark) The hot iron left a singe (mark) on my dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn something slightly, or to be burned slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The candle singed his arm hairs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "singer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who sings:",
        "examples": [
          "Bryn Terfel is a famous singer from Wales.",
          "Are you a good singer?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who sings, esp. someone whose job is singing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "singers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who sings:",
        "examples": [
          "Bryn Terfel is a famous singer from Wales.",
          "Are you a good singer?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who sings, esp. someone whose job is singing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "singing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of making musical sounds with the voice, usually a tune with words:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear singing in the next room.",
          "a singing voice/lesson/teacher"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "single": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one only:",
        "examples": [
          "He knocked his opponent down with a single blow.",
          "not a single Not a single person offered to help her.",
          "You haven't been listening to a single word I've been saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not married, or not having a romantic relationship with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "a single woman/man/person",
          "He's been single for so long now, I don't think he'll ever marry.",
          "single-parent family The number of single-parent families dependent on the state has risen enormously in recent years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considered on its own and separate from other things:",
        "examples": [
          "Patience is the single most important quality needed for this job.",
          "She lost every single thing when her house burned down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A baseball player singles by hitting a ball that allows him to reach first base.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record or CD that has a main song and usually a small number of other songs on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you heard Lady Gaga's new single?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, one run (= point)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a hit that allows the player to reach first base",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game, especially in tennis, played between one player on one side and one on the other:",
        "examples": [
          "He was one of only two Americans to win his singles match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are not married and do not have a romantic relationship with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They hold a number of social events especially for singles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ticket for a journey to a place, but not for the return:",
        "examples": [
          "May I have a single to London, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one only:",
        "examples": [
          "A single customer was left in the shop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A single bed is a bed for one person.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "considered by itself or separate from other things:",
        "examples": [
          "Taxes are the single most important source of funds for the government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not married:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s been single for so long, I don’t think he’ll ever marry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A single is a one-dollar bill.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A single is also a room for only one person.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not married:",
        "examples": [
          "Singles pay more in income tax than married people do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one only:",
        "examples": [
          "Journalism often relies on a single source.",
          "Is a thread of e-mails a single document or many?",
          "a single use card"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "travelling or allowing travel in only one direction:",
        "examples": [
          "a single fare/ticket/journey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ticket for a journey to a place, but not back again:",
        "examples": [
          "single to somewhere A single to London, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper money worth one dollar",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "singled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A baseball player singles by hitting a ball that allows him to reach first base.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "singles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game, especially in tennis, played between one player on one side and one on the other:",
        "examples": [
          "He was one of only two Americans to win his singles match.",
          "The 17-year-old won the women's singles championship at Wimbledon.",
          "In the same year, he won the doubles and reached the singles final.",
          "She's played only two singles matches on clay since losing in the opening round of the Rome Masters.",
          "It was a glittering career that included five Grand Slam singles titles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are not married and do not have a romantic relationship with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They hold a number of social events especially for singles.",
          "It's meant to be a really good city for singles.",
          "Some of their packages are specifically for singles.",
          "I don't see myself hanging out in singles bars.",
          "They actually met at a singles club and they've been together for over ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in tennis) a game played with one player on each side",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make musical sounds with the voice, usually a tune with words:",
        "examples": [
          "The children sang two songs by Schubert at the school concert.",
          "We were woken early by the sound of the birds singing.",
          "Your grandmother would like you to sing for/to her.",
          "[ + two objects ] Will you sing us a song/sing a song to us?",
          "She sang her baby to sleep every night.",
          "Pavarotti is singing Rodolfo (= singing the part of Rodolfo) in \"La Bohème\" at La Scala this week.",
          "You need to sing up (= sing louder)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or be filled with a (high) ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "A bullet sang past the top of the soldier's head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make musical sounds with the voice:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She sings really terrible songs in the shower.",
          "[ I ] At dawn, the birds began to sing.",
          "[ I ] We sang along to (= sang with) the radio while driving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you sing someone to sleep, you sing until the person goes to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "She sang her baby to sleep."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "singsong": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a voice rising and falling in level:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke in a singsong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the informal singing of songs by a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "It's nice to have a good old-fashioned singsong now and again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a voice) rising and falling in level:",
        "examples": [
          "Her light, singsong voice was lovely to hear.",
          "They tend to talk in a singsong manner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "becoming higher and lower in a regular, boring way when speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "Her singsong reading of that report actually put me to sleep."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "singular": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the form of a word used when talking or writing about one thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a singular ending/form/noun/verb",
          "The word \"woman\" is singular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of an unusual quality or standard; noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a building of singular grace and beauty.",
          "He showed a singular lack of skill in painting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusual or strange; not ordinary",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the form of a word used when talking or writing about one thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The singular of \"children\" is \"child\".",
          "The word \"teeth\" is plural - in the singular it's \"tooth\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the form of a word used to talk about only one thing:",
        "examples": [
          "a singular noun/verb",
          "\"Woman\" is singular, but \"women\" is plural."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusual and easily noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "His campaign was singular because he talked about issues and did not attack his opponents’ personal lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in grammar) the form of word used to talk about only one thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The singular of \"clouds\" is \"cloud.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the form of word used to talk about only one thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The singular of \"clouds\" is \"cloud.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "singularity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being strange:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been behaving with great singularity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event that some people believe will happen in the future when technology becomes much more intelligent than humans:",
        "examples": [
          "the singularity The point in time when advances in AI can create machines that are smarter than humans is known as the Singularity.",
          "technological singularity The physicist warned in 2014 that the development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race, but many of his peers don't expect a technological singularity any time soon.",
          "The complete replacement of people by machines in an imagined dystopian future is often referred to as singularity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "singularly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to an unusual degree:",
        "examples": [
          "singularly beautiful",
          "a singularly unattractive individual"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strangely",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "obviously or particularly:",
        "examples": [
          "New England has some singularly beautiful towns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sinister": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel that something bad or evil might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The ruined house had a sinister appearance.",
          "A sinister-looking man sat in the corner of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "evil, or suggesting that something evil is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "She has dark, sinister eyes that make you nervous when she looks at you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sink": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something or someone to) go down below the surface or to the bottom of a liquid or soft substance:",
        "examples": [
          "The Titanic was a passenger ship which sank (to the bottom of the ocean) in 1912.",
          "The legs of the garden chair sank into the soft ground.",
          "Enemy aircraft sank two battleships.",
          "The dog sank her teeth into (= bit) the ball and ran off with it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something or someone to) fall or move to a lower level:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun glowed red as it sank slowly below the horizon.",
          "Student numbers have sunk considerably this year.",
          "UK informal We sank (= drank) a bottle of wine each last night.",
          "The wounded soldier sank (= fell) to the ground.",
          "She sank back in her chair and closed her eyes.",
          "He sank into deep despair (= became very unhappy) when he lost his job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a ball into a hole or pocket, especially in golf or snooker",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig a hole in the ground, or to put something into a hole dug into the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "Sinking more wells is the best way of supplying the population with clean drinking water.",
          "The first stage of building the fence is sinking the posts into the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to fail or be in trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "This rain could sink our plans for the barbecue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bowl that is attached to the wall in a kitchen or bathroom in which you wash dishes or your hands, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a bathroom/kitchen sink"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move below the surface of water:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The boat filled with water and began to sink.",
          "[ T ] It isn’t clear exactly what sank the ship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall or move to a lower level:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The sun sank slowly below the horizon.",
          "[ I ] Exhausted after the race, she sank to the ground.",
          "[ I ] My feet sink into the sand with every step.",
          "[ I ] Gasoline prices sank last year.",
          "[ I ] Relations between the countries have sunk to a new low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To sink a ball is to hit it into a hole, as in golf and pool, or throw it through a hoop (= ring with a net) in basketball.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "People or animals who sink their teeth into something bite hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I sank my teeth into the sandwich."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to fail:",
        "examples": [
          "A price war sank the company.",
          "I thought these issues would sink his career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container for water in a kitchen or bathroom used for washing and connected to pipes that bring and carry off water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if prices, profits, shares, etc. sink, they fall to a lower level:",
        "examples": [
          "Bond prices sank and stocks rose today.",
          "sink to sth The dollar sank to a record low against the euro.",
          "Shares sank 3% Wednesday to close at $39.35."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go under, or cause something to go under, the surface of the water:",
        "examples": [
          "The tanker sank off the coast of Alaska.",
          "The explosion sank the ship in 300 feet of water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sinker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a weight attached to a fishing net or line to keep it under the water:",
        "examples": [
          "The current was too strong to use a sinker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a throw in which the ball moves down as it reaches the batter (= the player who tries to hit the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "He throws mostly sinkers and curveballs.",
          "We had trouble getting good contact on his sinker."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sinkhole": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hole in the ground, especially in an area of limestone rock, that has been formed naturally, for example by water that has worn away the rock:",
        "examples": [
          "Rain gradually dissolves the limestone, forming features such as limestone pavements, sinkholes, and caves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large hole that suddenly appears in the ground when the surface of the ground is no longer supported:",
        "examples": [
          "A massive sinkhole has opened over old potash mines in the area.",
          "A man was missing early Friday after a large sinkhole opened under the bedroom of his house in Florida."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a computer network or server to which internet activity is directed so that it cannot damage the part it is being aimed at:",
        "examples": [
          "Once the traffic is isolated in a sinkhole, it can no longer hurt its intended targets.",
          "Distributed sinkholes are a standard feature of the infrastructure of all major Internet Service Providers today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct internet activity to a different part of a network or server, so that it cannot damage the part it is being aimed at:",
        "examples": [
          "This simple act sinkholed the malware."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sinking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "falling or moving to a lower level :",
        "examples": [
          "He throws a sinking fastball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sinking feeling is a feeling that something bad is happening or will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a sinking feeling that he would not make the team."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sinks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something or someone to) go down below the surface or to the bottom of a liquid or soft substance:",
        "examples": [
          "The Titanic was a passenger ship which sank (to the bottom of the ocean) in 1912.",
          "The legs of the garden chair sank into the soft ground.",
          "Enemy aircraft sank two battleships.",
          "The dog sank her teeth into (= bit) the ball and ran off with it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something or someone to) fall or move to a lower level:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun glowed red as it sank slowly below the horizon.",
          "Student numbers have sunk considerably this year.",
          "UK informal We sank (= drank) a bottle of wine each last night.",
          "The wounded soldier sank (= fell) to the ground.",
          "She sank back in her chair and closed her eyes.",
          "He sank into deep despair (= became very unhappy) when he lost his job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a ball into a hole or pocket, especially in golf or snooker",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig a hole in the ground, or to put something into a hole dug into the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "Sinking more wells is the best way of supplying the population with clean drinking water.",
          "The first stage of building the fence is sinking the posts into the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to fail or be in trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "This rain could sink our plans for the barbecue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bowl that is attached to the wall in a kitchen or bathroom in which you wash dishes or your hands, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a bathroom/kitchen sink"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move below the surface of water:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The boat filled with water and began to sink.",
          "[ T ] It isn’t clear exactly what sank the ship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall or move to a lower level:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The sun sank slowly below the horizon.",
          "[ I ] Exhausted after the race, she sank to the ground.",
          "[ I ] My feet sink into the sand with every step.",
          "[ I ] Gasoline prices sank last year.",
          "[ I ] Relations between the countries have sunk to a new low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To sink a ball is to hit it into a hole, as in golf and pool, or throw it through a hoop (= ring with a net) in basketball.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "People or animals who sink their teeth into something bite hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I sank my teeth into the sandwich."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to fail:",
        "examples": [
          "A price war sank the company.",
          "I thought these issues would sink his career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container for water in a kitchen or bathroom used for washing and connected to pipes that bring and carry off water",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if prices, profits, shares, etc. sink, they fall to a lower level:",
        "examples": [
          "Bond prices sank and stocks rose today.",
          "sink to sth The dollar sank to a record low against the euro.",
          "Shares sank 3% Wednesday to close at $39.35."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go under, or cause something to go under, the surface of the water:",
        "examples": [
          "The tanker sank off the coast of Alaska.",
          "The explosion sank the ship in 300 feet of water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sinned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sinner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has broken a religious or moral law:",
        "examples": [
          "We are all sinners in the eyes of God.",
          "When it comes to forgetting to take out the rubbish, I'm certainly not the worst sinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who commits sins",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sinners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has broken a religious or moral law:",
        "examples": [
          "We are all sinners in the eyes of God.",
          "When it comes to forgetting to take out the rubbish, I'm certainly not the worst sinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who commits sins",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sinning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the offence of breaking, or the breaking of, a religious or moral law:",
        "examples": [
          "commit a sin I have committed a sin, for which I humbly apologize.",
          "confess a sin We confess our sins to you, O God, and ask for your forgiveness.",
          "He thinks a lot about sin.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] informal I think it's a sin (= is morally wrong) to waste food, when so many people in the world are hungry.",
          "humorous For my sins (= as if it were a punishment), I'm organizing the office party this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break a religious or moral law:",
        "examples": [
          "Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of breaking a religious law, or such acts considered together:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] In most religions, stealing is regarded as a sin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sin is also anything considered wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It is not a sin to drop your kid off at soccer practice and stay in the car to read a book."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sinus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the spaces inside the head that are connected to the back of the nose",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a space or passage filled with pus (= a thick yellow liquid) that flows to the surface of the skin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sinoatrial node (= tissue in the heart responsible for the heart's rhythm):",
        "examples": [
          "The electrocardiogram will confirm sinus bradycardia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the hollow spaces in the bones of the head that open into the nose",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sinuses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the spaces inside the head that are connected to the back of the nose",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a space or passage filled with pus (= a thick yellow liquid) that flows to the surface of the skin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sinoatrial node (= tissue in the heart responsible for the heart's rhythm):",
        "examples": [
          "The electrocardiogram will confirm sinus bradycardia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the hollow spaces in the bones of the head that open into the nose",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sioux": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of a Native American tribe (= group of people) living in the northern part of the United States and southern Canada:",
        "examples": [
          "To the Sioux and other tribes, gift-giving was an essential part of everyday life.",
          "Sitting Bull led an alliance of Sioux, Cheyenne and others in defiance of government orders to settle on reservations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the Sioux tribe (= group) of Native Americans living in the northern part of the United States and southern Canada:",
        "examples": [
          "Sioux tribal lands",
          "Sioux customs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to drink, taking only a very small amount at a time:",
        "examples": [
          "This tea is very hot, so sip it carefully.",
          "She slowly sipped (at) her wine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of a drink that you take into your mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "He took a slow, thoughtful sip of his coffee.",
          "I let her have a few sips of the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drink a liquid slowly by taking in small amounts at a time:",
        "examples": [
          "He sipped the hot coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "siphon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tube that is bent in the shape of an \"n\", with each end in a separate container at two different levels, so that liquid can be pulled up into it from the higher container and go down through it into the lower container",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove liquid from a container using a siphon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bent tube for moving liquid from a higher container to a lower container, using gravity to keep the liquid flowing through the tube",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove liquid from a container using a siphon:",
        "examples": [
          "Somebody siphoned the gas out of our car last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take money, especially dishonestly, and use it for a purpose for which it was not intended:",
        "examples": [
          "siphon off funds/millions/money",
          "siphon sth from sth He siphoned €600,000 from company accounts to pay for his secret lifestyle.",
          "siphon sth away Millions of dollars of city funds were siphoned away in the form of fake property tax refunds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove a liquid from one place and put it in another using a pipe or tube:",
        "examples": [
          "The government decided to scrap its plan to siphon water from the North-East of the country to the parched South."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "siphoned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove liquid from a container using a siphon",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sipped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sipping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to drink, taking only a very small amount at a time:",
        "examples": [
          "This tea is very hot, so sip it carefully.",
          "She slowly sipped (at) her wine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of a drink that you take into your mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "He took a slow, thoughtful sip of his coffee.",
          "I let her have a few sips of the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drink a liquid slowly by taking in small amounts at a time:",
        "examples": [
          "He sipped the hot coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a male parent of an animal, especially a horse",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a form of address to a king:",
        "examples": [
          "I will serve you always, sire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become the male parent of an animal or the father of a child:",
        "examples": [
          "The foal was sired by a cup-winning racehorse.",
          "old use or humorous At the age of 70, he married a much younger woman and went on to sire two more children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the male parent of an animal with four feet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a form of address to a king",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the male parent of an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The large bay colt was sired by Pleasant Colony."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "siren": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for making a loud warning noise:",
        "examples": [
          "police sirens",
          "When the air raid siren went off people ran to their shelters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in ancient Greek literature) one of the creatures who were half woman and half bird, whose beautiful singing encouraged sailors to sail into dangerous waters where they died",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is considered to be very attractive, but also dangerous",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that makes a loud warning noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The terrible wail of sirens signaled a disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in ancient Greek literature) a creature who was half woman and half bird, whose singing brought ships into dangerous waters",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sirens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for making a loud warning noise:",
        "examples": [
          "police sirens",
          "When the air raid siren went off people ran to their shelters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in ancient Greek literature) one of the creatures who were half woman and half bird, whose beautiful singing encouraged sailors to sail into dangerous waters where they died",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is considered to be very attractive, but also dangerous",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that makes a loud warning noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The terrible wail of sirens signaled a disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in ancient Greek literature) a creature who was half woman and half bird, whose singing brought ships into dangerous waters",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sirloin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the best meat from the lower back of a cow, or a piece of this meat:",
        "examples": [
          "I am often disappointed when I order steak in restaurants but this sirloin was cooked to perfection.",
          "Sirloin steak takes the place of veal in this classic dish.",
          "Briskets and sirloins are roasted to smoky perfection."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sirs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used as a formal and polite way of speaking to a man, especially one who you are providing a service to or who is in a position of authority:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like to see the menu, sir?",
          "\"Did you hear what I said?\" \"Yes, Sir.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sometimes used by children to address or refer to teachers who are men:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I go to the toilet, sir?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after the name of a man, especially one who is in a position of authority, in order to be polite or show respect:",
        "examples": [
          "John Sir"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to begin a formal letter to a man whose name you do not know. \"Dear Sirs\" is an old fashioned way of beginning a letter to a company:",
        "examples": [
          "Dear Sir, I am writing in response to your recent request for information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to begin a formal letter when you do not know if the person you are writing to is a man or a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express my concern over the recent proposal to build housing on Orchard Park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as the title of a knight (= a man who has been given a rank of honour by a British king or queen), with a first name or with both first and family names, but never with just the family name:",
        "examples": [
          "Sir Walter (Scott)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a polite word used to address a man:",
        "examples": [
          "Excuse me, sir, do you know what time it is?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sir is used at the beginning of a formal letter to a man you do not know:",
        "examples": [
          "Dear Sir"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(also Sir)used as a title with the first or full name of a man given a rank of honor by a king or queen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal and polite way of speaking to a man:",
        "examples": [
          "May I help you, Sir?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the usual way of beginning a formal letter to a man whose name you do not know:",
        "examples": [
          "Dear Sir, I am writing to complain about the quality of the service I received last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to begin a formal letter when you do not know whether the person you are writing to is a man or a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to inform you that I wish to cancel my credit card."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to begin a letter to a company when you do not have someone's name to write to directly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sister:",
        "examples": [
          "Solange Knowles is Beyoncé's little sis.",
          "Sally pinched her brother. \"Thanks, sis. I needed that.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when talking to a female friend:",
        "examples": [
          "Way to go, sis!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofsister",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sissies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a boy who other boys dislike and laugh at because they think he is weak or interested in activities girls usually like, or a person who is weak and cowardly (= not brave):",
        "examples": [
          "Kevin is such a sissy.",
          "[ as form of address ] Can't you climb that tree, you big sissy?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a boy) weak and not brave, or interested in activities girls usually like:",
        "examples": [
          "I was a little sissy boy sitting inside and not playing ball outside.",
          "I thought I was the sissiest boy in Mississippi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an activity) considered suitable only for girls or women:",
        "examples": [
          "They both know this is not a sissy sport.",
          "It was considered very sissy to read books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boy who seems to be easily frightened and not brave, or who is not interested in things boys usually like:",
        "examples": [
          "Dancing was for sissies when I was a kid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sissy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a boy who other boys dislike and laugh at because they think he is weak or interested in activities girls usually like, or a person who is weak and cowardly (= not brave):",
        "examples": [
          "Kevin is such a sissy.",
          "[ as form of address ] Can't you climb that tree, you big sissy?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a boy) weak and not brave, or interested in activities girls usually like:",
        "examples": [
          "I was a little sissy boy sitting inside and not playing ball outside.",
          "I thought I was the sissiest boy in Mississippi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an activity) considered suitable only for girls or women:",
        "examples": [
          "They both know this is not a sissy sport.",
          "It was considered very sissy to read books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boy who seems to be easily frightened and not brave, or who is not interested in things boys usually like:",
        "examples": [
          "Dancing was for sissies when I was a kid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sister": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a girl or woman who has the same parents as another person:",
        "examples": [
          "Sophie and Emily are sisters.",
          "Emily is Sophie's younger/little/older/big sister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a girl or woman who treats you in the kind way that a sister would:",
        "examples": [
          "Lynn's such a good friend - she's like a sister to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who shares an interest with you, especially that of improving women's rights:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] \"We must continue the fight, sisters!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to address a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] OK, sister, move it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female member of a religious group, especially a nun:",
        "examples": [
          "Sister Bernadette",
          "[ as form of address ] God bless you, Sister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female nurse who is in charge of a department of a hospital:",
        "examples": [
          "The sister told us that visiting hours were over.",
          "[ as form of address ] Excuse me, Sister, could I have some water?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to a pair or group of similar and related things, such as businesses, usually owned or operated by the same person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "our sister company in Australia",
          "the US battleship Missouri and her sister ship, the Wisconsin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female who has the same parents as another person:",
        "examples": [
          "an older/younger sister"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sister is also a woman who is a member of the same race, church, religious group, or organization as others:",
        "examples": [
          "a sorority sister"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sister may be used as a form of address to a woman.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe one of the organizations or companies in a pair or group of similar organizations when referring to it in relation to the others:",
        "examples": [
          "The competition is being run in conjunction with our sister publication Money Observer.",
          "sister company/organization"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sisterhood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of friendship and support among women who are involved in action to improve women's rights",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationship between sisters:",
        "examples": [
          "It was sisterhood that made her care for me as she did."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a society of women living a religious life",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "women involved in action to improve women's rights",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of shared interests and support among women",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sisters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a girl or woman who has the same parents as another person:",
        "examples": [
          "Sophie and Emily are sisters.",
          "Emily is Sophie's younger/little/older/big sister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a girl or woman who treats you in the kind way that a sister would:",
        "examples": [
          "Lynn's such a good friend - she's like a sister to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who shares an interest with you, especially that of improving women's rights:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] \"We must continue the fight, sisters!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to address a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] OK, sister, move it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female member of a religious group, especially a nun:",
        "examples": [
          "Sister Bernadette",
          "[ as form of address ] God bless you, Sister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female nurse who is in charge of a department of a hospital:",
        "examples": [
          "The sister told us that visiting hours were over.",
          "[ as form of address ] Excuse me, Sister, could I have some water?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to a pair or group of similar and related things, such as businesses, usually owned or operated by the same person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "our sister company in Australia",
          "the US battleship Missouri and her sister ship, the Wisconsin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female who has the same parents as another person:",
        "examples": [
          "an older/younger sister"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sister is also a woman who is a member of the same race, church, religious group, or organization as others:",
        "examples": [
          "a sorority sister"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sister may be used as a form of address to a woman.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe one of the organizations or companies in a pair or group of similar organizations when referring to it in relation to the others:",
        "examples": [
          "The competition is being run in conjunction with our sister publication Money Observer.",
          "sister company/organization"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sitar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a South Asian musical instrument with a round body, a long neck, and two sets of strings",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sitcom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television series in which the same characters are involved in amusing situations in each show",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sitcoms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television series in which the same characters are involved in amusing situations in each show",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "site": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where something is, was, or will be built, or where something happened, is happening, or will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "a building site",
          "The company hasn't yet chosen the site for the new hospital.",
          "This is the site of the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "inside a factory, office building, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There are two restaurants on site.",
          "The office complex has an on-site nursery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "away from a factory, office building, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The next time the meeting had to be held off site.",
          "It is more difficult to manage off-site employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a website",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the piece of ground on which you can put up a tent, park a caravan, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We chose a large, level site for our tent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist or be built in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's head office is sited in Rome."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where something is, was, or will be:",
        "examples": [
          "The fort is now a historic site.",
          "The fan club has its own Web site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place on the internet where a person, company, or organization can give information about their products or services:",
        "examples": [
          "The student activities page is the most viewed page on the college's site.",
          "eBay was founded as the first internet auction site in 1995.",
          "access/search/visit a site",
          "build/create/design a site",
          "host/set up a site"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land or place where a particular business, industrial, manufacturing, etc. activity happens or is planned to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The plant sits on a 37-acre site in a field off a rural road.",
          "We provide generators and small natural-gas compressors for drilling sites.",
          "Plans by a private property company to build offices on a prime site in Kensington face rejection by local councillors.",
          "This is the proposed site for the gasworks.",
          "a building/construction site"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build something in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "be sited The wind turbines would be sited about 20 miles offshore.",
          "The rail company does not need planning permission to erect the communications masts as long as they are sited on railway land.",
          "Siting landfills has become more difficult as public awareness grows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sites": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where something is, was, or will be built, or where something happened, is happening, or will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "a building site",
          "The company hasn't yet chosen the site for the new hospital.",
          "This is the site of the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "inside a factory, office building, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "There are two restaurants on site.",
          "The office complex has an on-site nursery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "away from a factory, office building, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The next time the meeting had to be held off site.",
          "It is more difficult to manage off-site employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a website",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the piece of ground on which you can put up a tent, park a caravan, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We chose a large, level site for our tent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist or be built in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's head office is sited in Rome."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where something is, was, or will be:",
        "examples": [
          "The fort is now a historic site.",
          "The fan club has its own Web site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place on the internet where a person, company, or organization can give information about their products or services:",
        "examples": [
          "The student activities page is the most viewed page on the college's site.",
          "eBay was founded as the first internet auction site in 1995.",
          "access/search/visit a site",
          "build/create/design a site",
          "host/set up a site"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land or place where a particular business, industrial, manufacturing, etc. activity happens or is planned to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The plant sits on a 37-acre site in a field off a rural road.",
          "We provide generators and small natural-gas compressors for drilling sites.",
          "Plans by a private property company to build offices on a prime site in Kensington face rejection by local councillors.",
          "This is the proposed site for the gasworks.",
          "a building/construction site"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build something in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "be sited The wind turbines would be sited about 20 miles offshore.",
          "The rail company does not need planning permission to erect the communications masts as long as they are sited on railway land.",
          "Siting landfills has become more difficult as public awareness grows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take care of someone's baby or child while that person is out, usually by going to the person's home:",
        "examples": [
          "I babysit for Jane on Tuesday evenings while she goes to her yoga class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take care of other people's children in your own home as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "Who babysits them when you're at work?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take care of a baby or child, esp. as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I’m going to babysit on Tuesday night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sitter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is having their portrait painted",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, an easy opportunity to score a goal that a player misses, or in cricket, an easy opportunity to catch the ball that a player misses:",
        "examples": [
          "In the 90th minute, Fox missed a sitter.",
          "Hill was given a reprieve on 17 when the wicketkeeper dropped a sitter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofbaby-sitter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sitters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is having their portrait painted",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, an easy opportunity to score a goal that a player misses, or in cricket, an easy opportunity to catch the ball that a player misses:",
        "examples": [
          "In the 90th minute, Fox missed a sitter.",
          "Hill was given a reprieve on 17 when the wicketkeeper dropped a sitter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofbaby-sitter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sitting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period when a meal is served in a place like a hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "When the hotel is full, dinner is served in two sittings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period spent by a model who is being painted, photographed, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The portrait was finished after only three sittings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting of a committee, court, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing or continuing at the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "a sitting Member of Parliament"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a limited period of time during which you sit and do a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "I read the book in one sitting.",
          "It took several sittings for the artist to paint her portrait."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "situated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a particular position:",
        "examples": [
          "The school is situated near the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] With this new product, we are well situated to beat (= we have a good chance of beating) our competitors.",
          "How are you situated for time? (= How much time do you have?)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a particular position:",
        "examples": [
          "be situated in/on/near sth The market is situated on a side street lined with shops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "be situated The compensation applies to all investors who are similarly situated.",
          "be well/badly/ideally situated to do sth The company is also well situated to serve the Chinese markets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "situation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place:",
        "examples": [
          "the economic/political situation",
          "Her news put me in a difficult situation.",
          "\"Would you get involved in a fight?\" \"It would depend on the situation.\"",
          "I'll worry about it if/when/as the situation arises (= if/when/as it happens)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job:",
        "examples": [
          "My sister has a good situation as a teacher in the local school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of something, especially a town, building, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The house's situation in the river valley is perfect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition or combination of conditions that exist at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "I was in a situation where I didn’t have cash handy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the conditions that exist at a particular time and place:",
        "examples": [
          "Some dealers have taken advantage of the situation by adding £1,000 or more to the suggested retail price.",
          "The airline did a good job of dealing with a very difficult situation.",
          "economic/financial/political situation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular position of a building, business, city, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Florida's situation is ideal for making use of major sources of ocean power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "situations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place:",
        "examples": [
          "the economic/political situation",
          "Her news put me in a difficult situation.",
          "\"Would you get involved in a fight?\" \"It would depend on the situation.\"",
          "I'll worry about it if/when/as the situation arises (= if/when/as it happens)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job:",
        "examples": [
          "My sister has a good situation as a teacher in the local school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of something, especially a town, building, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The house's situation in the river valley is perfect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition or combination of conditions that exist at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "I was in a situation where I didn’t have cash handy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the conditions that exist at a particular time and place:",
        "examples": [
          "Some dealers have taken advantage of the situation by adding £1,000 or more to the suggested retail price.",
          "The airline did a good job of dealing with a very difficult situation.",
          "economic/financial/political situation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular position of a building, business, city, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Florida's situation is ideal for making use of major sources of ocean power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sixes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 6:",
        "examples": [
          "Look for a bus with a number six on the front.",
          "\"How many grandchildren do you have now?\" \"I've got six.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, six runs (= points) scored when the player hits the ball to the edge of the playing area without it touching the ground first:",
        "examples": [
          "Richards hit a six."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "6:",
        "examples": [
          "My sister is six.",
          "a six-sided figure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Six can also mean six o’clock.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sixpence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small silver-coloured coin, used in the UK until 1971, that was worth six old pennies, or this amount of money",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sixteen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 16:",
        "examples": [
          "We have got sixteen (people) coming for lunch.",
          "He dropped out of school at sixteen (= when he was 16 years old)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "16:",
        "examples": [
          "Jamie just turned sixteen.",
          "a sixteen-piece picnic set"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sixteenth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "16th written as a word:",
        "examples": [
          "Their anniversary is on the sixteenth (of June)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of 16 equal parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "It weighs only a sixteenth of an ounce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the position of) the number 16 in a series; 16th:",
        "examples": [
          "On this list, my name is sixteenth.",
          "[ C ] This is the sixteenth of August."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sixteenth is one of sixteen equal parts of something.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sixth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "6th written as a word:",
        "examples": [
          "the sixth (of) I have to return my library books on the sixth (of July).",
          "be/come sixth Jim was/came sixth in the 100 metres."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of six equal parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut the cake into sixths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance between two musical notes that are six notes apart:",
        "examples": [
          "The music uses descending scales, often in thirds or sixths.",
          "a major/minor sixth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in classical music, a chord (= three or more notes played together) in which the bottom note is the third note of the triad (= three notes), and the top note is six notes above it:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a series of descending sixths.",
          "He uses a rich harmonic texture of full triads and sixths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the position of) the number 6 in a series; 6th:",
        "examples": [
          "This skater is ranked sixth in the world.",
          "[ C ] We leave on the sixth of June."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sixth is one of six equal parts of something.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sixties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A person's sixties are the period in which they are aged between 60 and 69:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people retire in their sixties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the range of temperature between 60° and 69° Fahrenheit:",
        "examples": [
          "The temperature is usually in the sixties at this time of year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the decade (= period of ten years) between 60 and 69 in any century, usually 1960–1969:",
        "examples": [
          "The Beatles made their first hit records in the sixties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the numbers 60 through 69:",
        "examples": [
          "The temperature is expected to be in the sixties (= between 60° and 69°).",
          "This building was a concert hall in the sixties (= between 1960 and 1969).",
          "Uncle Buddy is in his sixties (= between 60 and 69 years old)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sixty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 60:",
        "examples": [
          "fifty-nine, sixty, sixty-one",
          "She plans to retire at sixty (= when she is 60 years old)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "60:",
        "examples": [
          "My uncle is sixty.",
          "a sixty-foot boat"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sizable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mainly US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "large:",
        "examples": [
          "Emanuel already has a sizable amount of money saved up for college."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "size": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "how large or small something or someone is:",
        "examples": [
          "We are concerned about the size of our debt.",
          "Some kinds of trees grow to a huge size.",
          "What is the size of that window?",
          "in size The field was about ten acres in size.",
          "size of He had a lump on his head the size of (= the same size as) an egg.",
          "a good size The baby is a good size (= quite large).",
          "I was amazed at the size of their kitchen (= it was very big)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the standard measures according to which goods are made or sold:",
        "examples": [
          "a size 14 dress",
          "in children's/petite/plus/etc. sizes Do these shoes come (= are they made) in children's sizes?",
          "What size are you?/What is your size?/What size do you take?",
          "try something (on) for size Would you like to try the coat (on) for size (= see how well it fits you), sir?",
          "to size We'll need to get the carpet cut to size (= cut so that it fits)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance like glue that gives stiffness and a hard, shiny surface to cloth, paper, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover or treat cloth, paper, etc. with size",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which something or someone is large or small:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an average size",
          "[ U ] to double in size",
          "[ U ] Have you seen the size of their house?",
          "[ C ] Skirts come in many colors and sizes.",
          "[ U ] The camera is roughly the size of a business-card case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the standard measures according to which goods are made or sold:",
        "examples": [
          "She generally wears a size 12.",
          "What is your shoe size?",
          "The boxes come in many sizes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a particular size:",
        "examples": [
          "The house is tiny, just three medium-size rooms and a kitchen.",
          "We can give you a special rental rate on a full-sized car (= a large car)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the standard measures according to which things are made or sold:",
        "examples": [
          "a size 14 dress",
          "The products come in three sizes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how big or small something is:",
        "examples": [
          "The maximum loan size is €125,000.",
          "Voters were angry at the size of the budget deficit.",
          "No matter what size company you work for, you will learn valuable lessons about how to find your customers and reach out to them.",
          "Regardless of size and industry, most organizations devote considerable time and resources to developing unique, profitable areas of competence.",
          "Despite the potential market size, no bank was interested in their proposal.",
          "double/triple/quadruple in size The share sale will enable the company to double in size over the next three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the idea that one set of rules, one solution, etc. is suitable for any situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The major charitable foundations were working on the assumption that one size fits all.",
          "When it comes to choosing an online broker, one size doesn't always fit all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something a particular size:",
        "examples": [
          "Word allows you to size the font in a document."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to measure how big or small something is:",
        "examples": [
          "Demographic data is critical in helping companies size their markets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sizeable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "large:",
        "examples": [
          "a sizeable amount/area/house"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of the size mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "a good-sized (= large) garden",
          "a child-sized chair (= a chair of a size suitable for a child)",
          "a pocket-sized mobile phone (= one small enough to fit into a pocket)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sizes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "how large or small something or someone is:",
        "examples": [
          "We are concerned about the size of our debt.",
          "Some kinds of trees grow to a huge size.",
          "What is the size of that window?",
          "in size The field was about ten acres in size.",
          "size of He had a lump on his head the size of (= the same size as) an egg.",
          "a good size The baby is a good size (= quite large).",
          "I was amazed at the size of their kitchen (= it was very big)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the standard measures according to which goods are made or sold:",
        "examples": [
          "a size 14 dress",
          "in children's/petite/plus/etc. sizes Do these shoes come (= are they made) in children's sizes?",
          "What size are you?/What is your size?/What size do you take?",
          "try something (on) for size Would you like to try the coat (on) for size (= see how well it fits you), sir?",
          "to size We'll need to get the carpet cut to size (= cut so that it fits)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance like glue that gives stiffness and a hard, shiny surface to cloth, paper, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover or treat cloth, paper, etc. with size",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which something or someone is large or small:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] an average size",
          "[ U ] to double in size",
          "[ U ] Have you seen the size of their house?",
          "[ C ] Skirts come in many colors and sizes.",
          "[ U ] The camera is roughly the size of a business-card case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the standard measures according to which goods are made or sold:",
        "examples": [
          "She generally wears a size 12.",
          "What is your shoe size?",
          "The boxes come in many sizes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a particular size:",
        "examples": [
          "The house is tiny, just three medium-size rooms and a kitchen.",
          "We can give you a special rental rate on a full-sized car (= a large car)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the standard measures according to which things are made or sold:",
        "examples": [
          "a size 14 dress",
          "The products come in three sizes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how big or small something is:",
        "examples": [
          "The maximum loan size is €125,000.",
          "Voters were angry at the size of the budget deficit.",
          "No matter what size company you work for, you will learn valuable lessons about how to find your customers and reach out to them.",
          "Regardless of size and industry, most organizations devote considerable time and resources to developing unique, profitable areas of competence.",
          "Despite the potential market size, no bank was interested in their proposal.",
          "double/triple/quadruple in size The share sale will enable the company to double in size over the next three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the idea that one set of rules, one solution, etc. is suitable for any situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The major charitable foundations were working on the assumption that one size fits all.",
          "When it comes to choosing an online broker, one size doesn't always fit all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something a particular size:",
        "examples": [
          "Word allows you to size the font in a document."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to measure how big or small something is:",
        "examples": [
          "Demographic data is critical in helping companies size their markets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover or treat cloth, paper, etc. with size",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sizzle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a sound like food cooking in hot fat:",
        "examples": [
          "The sausages are sizzling in the pan.",
          "Toppled power lines twitched and sizzled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be interesting or exciting :",
        "examples": [
          "Discover how love can sizzle between you and your partner.",
          "The second act sizzles with brilliant special effects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very sexually attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Jessica Simpson sizzles in a low-cut silver dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very hot:",
        "examples": [
          "Arizona sizzles in the summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of food cooking in hot fat:",
        "examples": [
          "the sizzle of bacon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an interesting or exciting quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Unpredictability is what gives politics its sizzle.",
          "Real love is something far stronger than that first sizzle of chemistry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound of food frying:",
        "examples": [
          "Doughnuts sizzled in the hot fat.",
          "fig. This movie sizzles with excitement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of food frying:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. Their reporting lacks sizzle (= excitement)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sizzles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a sound like food cooking in hot fat:",
        "examples": [
          "The sausages are sizzling in the pan.",
          "Toppled power lines twitched and sizzled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be interesting or exciting :",
        "examples": [
          "Discover how love can sizzle between you and your partner.",
          "The second act sizzles with brilliant special effects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very sexually attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Jessica Simpson sizzles in a low-cut silver dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very hot:",
        "examples": [
          "Arizona sizzles in the summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of food cooking in hot fat:",
        "examples": [
          "the sizzle of bacon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an interesting or exciting quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Unpredictability is what gives politics its sizzle.",
          "Real love is something far stronger than that first sizzle of chemistry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound of food frying:",
        "examples": [
          "Doughnuts sizzled in the hot fat.",
          "fig. This movie sizzles with excitement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of food frying:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. Their reporting lacks sizzle (= excitement)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sizzling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very hot:",
        "examples": [
          "Sizzling summer days mean you want to spend less time in a hot kitchen, so eating outdoors is often the obvious choice.",
          "It's a sizzling hot day today!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making the sound of, or a sound like, food cooking in hot oil:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a delicious smell wafting from the sizzling bacon.",
          "sizzling noodles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exciting or interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "The singer revealed her jazzy side on a sizzling rendition of \"Summertime\".",
          "Her second novel sparked a sizzling literary controversy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sexually attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "The sizzling young actor played King Henry like a rock star."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very fast:",
        "examples": [
          "Prices are continuing to rise at a sizzling pace.",
          "This laser printer printed text at a sizzling 24 pages per minute in our tests."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skank": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant person, especially a woman who has sex with a lot of different people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skanks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant person, especially a woman who has sex with a lot of different people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skanky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant, especially because of being dirty:",
        "examples": [
          "I found a pair of his skanky underpants on the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of low quality or not stylish, like something that a skank would wear:",
        "examples": [
          "I wouldn't be caught dead in that skanky outfit!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special boot with a thin metal bar attached to the bottom that you wear to move quickly on ice, or a boot with four small wheels fixed to the bottom so that you can move over a hard surface:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of ice skates",
          "a pair of roller skates"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, flat sea fish that can be eaten as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move, or make a particular movement on a surface, using skates:",
        "examples": [
          "The ice on the river is thick enough to skate on/across/over.",
          "Let's go skating tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special shoe or boot with wheels for moving quickly over a smooth surface, or an ice skate (= shoe with a metal blade for sliding over ice):",
        "examples": [
          "I caught my skates in a rut and fell."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skateboard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat, narrow board with two small wheels under each end, which a person stands on and moves forward by pushing one foot on the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ride on a skateboard:",
        "examples": [
          "He used to skateboard a mile to the subway.",
          "We rode our bikes, and skateboarded up and down the streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, flat board with small wheels under each end which a person stands on and moves forward by pushing one foot on the ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skateboarding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity or sport of riding a skateboard",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move, or make a particular movement on a surface, using skates:",
        "examples": [
          "The ice on the river is thick enough to skate on/across/over.",
          "Let's go skating tomorrow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skater": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person on skates",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skaters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person on skates",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special boot with a thin metal bar attached to the bottom that you wear to move quickly on ice, or a boot with four small wheels fixed to the bottom so that you can move over a hard surface:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of ice skates",
          "a pair of roller skates"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, flat sea fish that can be eaten as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move, or make a particular movement on a surface, using skates:",
        "examples": [
          "The ice on the river is thick enough to skate on/across/over.",
          "Let's go skating tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special shoe or boot with wheels for moving quickly over a smooth surface, or an ice skate (= shoe with a metal blade for sliding over ice):",
        "examples": [
          "I caught my skates in a rut and fell."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity or sport of moving on skates:",
        "examples": [
          "ice/roller skating",
          "figure/speed skating"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skedaddle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to run away quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Go on, kids, skedaddle!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skeletal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or like a skeleton (= frame of bones):",
        "examples": [
          "Her body was skeletal (= very thin).",
          "He suffered serious skeletal injuries in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that exists in its most basic form:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper report gave only a skeletal account of the debate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or like a skeleton (= frame of bones):",
        "examples": [
          "skeletal injuries"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skeleton": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the frame of bones supporting a human or animal body:",
        "examples": [
          "We found an old sheep skeleton up on the cliffs.",
          "figurative Her long illness reduced her to a skeleton (= made her very thin)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most basic form or structure of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The skeleton of my book is written/My book is in skeleton form - now I just have to add the details."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small toboggan (= an object used for sliding over snow and ice) for one person, ridden with the person lying on their front with their head first:",
        "examples": [
          "She found herself riding the thin skeleton sled down a steep, ice-covered track at speeds as high as 80 mph."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport or event of using a skeleton to race down a track made of ice:",
        "examples": [
          "The skeleton has been one of the best events at the Winter Olympics for the Great Britain team.",
          "He is a track athlete who also tried bobsleigh before switching to skeleton."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the frame of bones supporting a human or animal body:",
        "examples": [
          "We found a deer skeleton."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something in its most basic form:",
        "examples": [
          "His solicitor confirmed he had faxed a skeleton argument supporting his client's application for bail.",
          "The rail company was hoping to run a skeleton service during the strike.",
          "a skeleton crew/staff/workforce The company cut 10 jobs in their Hong Kong office, leaving only a skeleton staff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skeletons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the frame of bones supporting a human or animal body:",
        "examples": [
          "We found an old sheep skeleton up on the cliffs.",
          "figurative Her long illness reduced her to a skeleton (= made her very thin)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most basic form or structure of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The skeleton of my book is written/My book is in skeleton form - now I just have to add the details."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small toboggan (= an object used for sliding over snow and ice) for one person, ridden with the person lying on their front with their head first:",
        "examples": [
          "She found herself riding the thin skeleton sled down a steep, ice-covered track at speeds as high as 80 mph."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport or event of using a skeleton to race down a track made of ice:",
        "examples": [
          "The skeleton has been one of the best events at the Winter Olympics for the Great Britain team.",
          "He is a track athlete who also tried bobsleigh before switching to skeleton."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the frame of bones supporting a human or animal body:",
        "examples": [
          "We found a deer skeleton."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something in its most basic form:",
        "examples": [
          "His solicitor confirmed he had faxed a skeleton argument supporting his client's application for bail.",
          "The rail company was hoping to run a skeleton service during the strike.",
          "a skeleton crew/staff/workforce The company cut 10 jobs in their Hong Kong office, leaving only a skeleton staff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skeptic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who doubts the truth or value of an idea or belief:",
        "examples": [
          "People say it can cure colds, but I'm a skeptic.",
          "to convince the skeptics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who doubts the truth or value of an idea or belief",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skeptical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "doubting that something is true or useful:",
        "examples": [
          "Many experts remain skeptical about/of his claims."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skepticism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "doubt that something is true or useful:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's environmental claims have been greeted/regarded/treated with skepticism by conservationists.",
          "Some of the workers expressed skepticism at first and said they wanted to take a close look at the contract."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skeptics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who doubts the truth or value of an idea or belief:",
        "examples": [
          "People say it can cure colds, but I'm a skeptic.",
          "to convince the skeptics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who doubts the truth or value of an idea or belief",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sketch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a simple, quickly-made drawing that does not have many details:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother made a (pencil) sketch of my brother reading a book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short written or spoken story that does not have many details",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, humorous part of a longer show on stage, television, or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought the sketch about celebrity chefs was really funny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sketch of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The art students were told to sketch the landscape.",
          "When I have some spare time, I like to sketch.",
          "The artist has sketched out a design for the new school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a simple, quickly made drawing:",
        "examples": [
          "a pen and ink sketch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, humorous part of a stage, television, or radio show:",
        "examples": [
          "She helped write a sketch for a comedy show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short description that does not give many details:",
        "examples": [
          "a biographical sketch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly make a simple drawing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I like to sketch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sketchbook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a number of sheets of plain paper joined together for drawing on",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sketches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a simple, quickly-made drawing that does not have many details:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother made a (pencil) sketch of my brother reading a book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short written or spoken story that does not have many details",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, humorous part of a longer show on stage, television, or radio:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought the sketch about celebrity chefs was really funny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sketch of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The art students were told to sketch the landscape.",
          "When I have some spare time, I like to sketch.",
          "The artist has sketched out a design for the new school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a simple, quickly made drawing:",
        "examples": [
          "a pen and ink sketch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, humorous part of a stage, television, or radio show:",
        "examples": [
          "She helped write a sketch for a comedy show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short description that does not give many details:",
        "examples": [
          "a biographical sketch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly make a simple drawing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I like to sketch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sketching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sketch of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The art students were told to sketch the landscape.",
          "When I have some spare time, I like to sketch.",
          "The artist has sketched out a design for the new school."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sketchy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing few details:",
        "examples": [
          "So far we only have sketchy information about what caused the explosion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not completely safe or not completely honest:",
        "examples": [
          "a sketchy guy",
          "They lived in a sketchy neighborhood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not detailed or not complete:",
        "examples": [
          "Officials provided only sketchy details of the trip."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skewed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not accurate or exact:",
        "examples": [
          "Maybe your world view is a little skewed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not straight:",
        "examples": [
          "Her smile is slightly skewed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not accurate or exact:",
        "examples": [
          "Maybe your world view is a little skewed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Skewed also means not straight:",
        "examples": [
          "Her smile is slightly skewed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skewer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin metal or wooden pin used for holding together pieces of food, especially meat, during cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "Arrange the pieces of chicken and the vegetables on individual skewers.",
          "Check the lamb 15 minutes before it is ready by piercing the centre with a metal skewer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin metal or wooden pin with pieces of food on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Small chicken and vegetable skewers cook quickly and can be kept raw in the fridge until right before cooking.",
          "Arrange the spiced pork skewers on top to serve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put pieces of food, especially meat, on a skewer or other long pointed object:",
        "examples": [
          "Simply skewer the carrots, potatoes, leeks, and green pepper chunks.",
          "Shashlyk is a Russian dish of marinated lamb and onions, skewered and grilled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone or something, or make an unkind joke about them, in a way that is very accurate or reveals the truth about them:",
        "examples": [
          "The comedian skewered authority figures, corporate jargon, and mindless consumerism.",
          "The newspaper has often skewered developers and city officials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin rod that is put through pieces of food, esp. meat, for cooking",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skewered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put pieces of food, especially meat, on a skewer or other long pointed object:",
        "examples": [
          "Simply skewer the carrots, potatoes, leeks, and green pepper chunks.",
          "Shashlyk is a Russian dish of marinated lamb and onions, skewered and grilled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone or something, or make an unkind joke about them, in a way that is very accurate or reveals the truth about them:",
        "examples": [
          "The comedian skewered authority figures, corporate jargon, and mindless consumerism.",
          "The newspaper has often skewered developers and city officials."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ski": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of a pair of long, flat narrow pieces of wood or plastic that curve up at the front and are fastened to boots so that the wearer can move quickly and easily over snow:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of skis",
          "ski boots",
          "a ski club/resort"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move over snow on skis:",
        "examples": [
          "He skied down the hill.",
          "Let's go skiing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of a pair of long, narrow pieces of wood or other material which curve up at the front and are fastened to boots so the person wearing them can move quickly and easily over snow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a vehicle) to slide along a surface so that you have no control:",
        "examples": [
          "Tony's car skidded on some ice and hit a tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sliding movement that cannot be controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "She was riding too fast on a wet road, and the motorbike went into a skid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of two long flat pieces under some aircraft, such as helicopters, that help the aircraft to land",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a support, often made of wood, for raising heavy objects off the ground or for moving them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a vehicle) to slide unintentionally on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "His car skidded on a patch of ice.",
          "fig. Stock prices skidded again today (= they dropped suddenly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unintentional sliding movement, esp. of a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "The roads were slick, and we went into a skid.",
          "fig. They won three games, then went into a skid (= begin to lose frequently)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a vehicle) to slide along a surface so that you have no control:",
        "examples": [
          "Tony's car skidded on some ice and hit a tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sliding movement that cannot be controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "She was riding too fast on a wet road, and the motorbike went into a skid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of two long flat pieces under some aircraft, such as helicopters, that help the aircraft to land",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a support, often made of wood, for raising heavy objects off the ground or for moving them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a vehicle) to slide unintentionally on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "His car skidded on a patch of ice.",
          "fig. Stock prices skidded again today (= they dropped suddenly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unintentional sliding movement, esp. of a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "The roads were slick, and we went into a skid.",
          "fig. They won three games, then went into a skid (= begin to lose frequently)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move over snow on skis:",
        "examples": [
          "He skied down the hill.",
          "Let's go skiing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who skis",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sky in a particular state or place:",
        "examples": [
          "For weeks we had cloudless blue skies.",
          "skies of We're off to the sunny skies of Florida.",
          "The campsite promises cool evenings under wide open skies.",
          "For holiday, I want to go somewhere with sunny skies and white sandy beaches."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skiff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, light boat for rowing or sailing, usually used by only one person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skiing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity or sport of moving on skis:",
        "examples": [
          "a skiing trip/instructor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an ability to do an activity or job well, especially because you have practised it:",
        "examples": [
          "Ruth had/possessed great writing skills.",
          "I have no skill at/in sewing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special ability to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Schools often do not provide students with marketable skills.",
          "[ U ] He lacked skill as a painter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular ability that you develop through training and experience and that is useful in a job:",
        "examples": [
          "communication/interpersonal/negotiation skills",
          "Many young people have never learned the basic skill of good writing.",
          "business/specialist skills A growing part of the charity's work is providing business skills to developing economies.",
          "improve/sharpen/upgrade skills Improving your computer skills can help you find higher-paid work.",
          "We are facing a growing skills shortage in sciences.",
          "leadership/management/organizational skills",
          "analytical/practical/technical skills",
          "have/possess/lack skills",
          "acquire/develop/learn skills",
          "apply/use skills"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ability to do an activity well, especially because you have practised it:",
        "examples": [
          "He brings his considerable skill and expertise to the role."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skilled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having the abilities needed to do an activity or job well:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother is very skilled at/in dressmaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Skilled work needs someone who has had special training to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "Nursing is a highly skilled job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who have been trained for a job",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the special abilities and experience to do a particular job well:",
        "examples": [
          "skilled employees/staff/workers The temporary visas are available for skilled foreign workers.",
          "skilled negotiators/politicians/professionals",
          "be skilled at/in doing sth The highly-successful supermarket giant is skilled at obtaining products cheaply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skilled work needs to be done by someone who has had special training:",
        "examples": [
          "skilled labour/work This is highly skilled work - it can't be done by people we pull off the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who have been trained to do a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "The United States and France are among those with time-limited visas for the skilled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skillet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a frying pan",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skillful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skills": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an ability to do an activity or job well, especially because you have practised it:",
        "examples": [
          "Ruth had/possessed great writing skills.",
          "I have no skill at/in sewing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special ability to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Schools often do not provide students with marketable skills.",
          "[ U ] He lacked skill as a painter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular ability that you develop through training and experience and that is useful in a job:",
        "examples": [
          "communication/interpersonal/negotiation skills",
          "Many young people have never learned the basic skill of good writing.",
          "business/specialist skills A growing part of the charity's work is providing business skills to developing economies.",
          "improve/sharpen/upgrade skills Improving your computer skills can help you find higher-paid work.",
          "We are facing a growing skills shortage in sciences.",
          "leadership/management/organizational skills",
          "analytical/practical/technical skills",
          "have/possess/lack skills",
          "acquire/develop/learn skills",
          "apply/use skills"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ability to do an activity well, especially because you have practised it:",
        "examples": [
          "He brings his considerable skill and expertise to the role."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly just above a surface without touching it:",
        "examples": [
          "The birds skimmed (across/along/over) the tops of the waves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw a flat stone horizontally over water so that it touches and rises off the surface several times:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched a child skimming stones across the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to read or consider something quickly in order to understand the main points, without studying it in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "I've only skimmed (through/over) his letter; I haven't read it carefully yet.",
          "We've only skimmed the surface of (= considered a small part of) the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something solid from the surface of a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Strain the cooking liquid and skim off the fat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly use a piece of equipment that records someone's credit card details in order to use their credit card account illegally",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly just above or on a surface, or to cause something to move above or on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Skaters skim over the ice.",
          "[ T ] I skimmed a pebble across the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to read or look at something quickly to understand the main points, without studying it in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] You can’t just skim the tax forms.",
          "[ I ] Skim through this report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something solid from the surface of a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Stew the chicken, then skim the fat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal money from an account, budget, etc. over a period of time in amounts that cannot be easily noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "skim sth from sth The defendants were accused of skimming money from a multimillion-dollar construction project.",
          "During the lifetime of their company the defendants skimmed off more than €5.5 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal someone's credit card details using electronic equipment, in order to use their account illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "More than $98m of total bank fraud was taken by criminals using bank cards that had been skimmed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge a high price for a new product in order to make as much profit as possible before other similar products become available and prices fall:",
        "examples": [
          "Marketers might choose to skim the market to position their brand as a luxury good."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skimmed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skimming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the practice of stealing someone's credit card details using electronic equipment, in order to use their account illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "Cash machines at several garages throughout London were fitted with skimming devices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the practice of stealing money from an account, budget, etc. over a period of time in amounts that cannot be easily noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "The director's skimming of the charity's profits landed him in jail for a decade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the practice of charging a high price for a new product in order to make as much profit as possible before other similar products become available and prices fall:",
        "examples": [
          "A slow skimming policy is where the product carries a high price with a low level of promotion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skimp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not spend enough time or money on something, or to not use enough of something in order to do a job or activity as it should be done:",
        "examples": [
          "Many old people skimp on food and heating in order to meet their bills.",
          "When choosing a hotel, do not skimp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use less of something than is necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "The district skimps on staff training."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the natural outer layer that covers a person, animal, fruit, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "dark/fair/pale/tanned skin",
          "skin cancer",
          "Babies have soft skins.",
          "a banana/potato skin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skin of an animal that has been removed from the body, with or without the hair or fur:",
        "examples": [
          "Native Americans used to trade skins .",
          "a rug made from the skin of a lion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any outer covering:",
        "examples": [
          "The bullet pierced the skin of the aircraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin surface that forms on some liquids, such as paint, when they are left in the air, or others, such as heated milk, when they are left to cool",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pictures, designs, colours, etc. that appear on the screen of a mobile phone or other device and can be changed by the user:",
        "examples": [
          "Many electronic devices let you create your own skins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the appearance of a character, object, etc. in a video game, that can be chosen and changed by the user:",
        "examples": [
          "Players have several options for purchasing weapon skins for all of the standard weapons in the game.",
          "A skin is purely aesthetic - it doesn't increase the character's abilities or impact the outcome of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the skin of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The hunters skinned the deer they had killed.",
          "I skinned my knee (= hurt my knee by rubbing skin off it) when I fell down the steps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form adjectives that describe the kind of skin that something is made of:",
        "examples": [
          "He was wearing an old sheepskin coat.",
          "She was carrying a big, crocodile-skin handbag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the natural outer layer that covers a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] leopard skins",
          "[ U ] He had dark, leathery skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer covering of some fruits and vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "potato skins"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, solid surface:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Those airplanes have titanium skins to survive the heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove skin from an animal, or to rub skin off a part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Bridget fell off her bike and skinned her knee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skinhead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young person, especially a man, who has very short hair or no hair and is part of a group, often a violent group",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hairstyle in which the hair is so short that the skin on the head can be seen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young person, esp. a man, who has very short hair or no hair, refuses to accept society, and may behave violently toward others",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skinheads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young person, especially a man, who has very short hair or no hair and is part of a group, often a violent group",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hairstyle in which the hair is so short that the skin on the head can be seen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young person, esp. a man, who has very short hair or no hair, refuses to accept society, and may behave violently toward others",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skinned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used with adjectives to form adjectives describing the type of skin something or someone has:",
        "examples": [
          "pale-skinned",
          "Nectarines are a smooth-skinned variety of the fuzzy peach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skinnier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very thin:",
        "examples": [
          "You should eat more - you're too skinny.",
          "My favourite silhouette is big shoulders and skinny legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "low in fat; used especially of coffee made with low-fat milk:",
        "examples": [
          "a skinny latte"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "narrow and fitting closely to the body:",
        "examples": [
          "skinny jeans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not big or strong enough:",
        "examples": [
          "Mitch McConnell’s “skinny” Covid-19 relief bill failed to pass the US Senate.",
          "The best price is a skinny 5-4."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "true information about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Get the skinny on hundreds of celebs in our \"People Profiles\" section."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skinny jeans:",
        "examples": [
          "A white shirt and skinnies is always a good look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very thin:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s shorter and skinnier than me.",
          "My bike has skinny tires."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the true information about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Get the skinny on hundreds of celebs in our \"People Profiles\" section."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skinning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skinny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very thin:",
        "examples": [
          "You should eat more - you're too skinny.",
          "My favourite silhouette is big shoulders and skinny legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "low in fat; used especially of coffee made with low-fat milk:",
        "examples": [
          "a skinny latte"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "narrow and fitting closely to the body:",
        "examples": [
          "skinny jeans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not big or strong enough:",
        "examples": [
          "Mitch McConnell’s “skinny” Covid-19 relief bill failed to pass the US Senate.",
          "The best price is a skinny 5-4."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "true information about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Get the skinny on hundreds of celebs in our \"People Profiles\" section."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skinny jeans:",
        "examples": [
          "A white shirt and skinnies is always a good look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very thin:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s shorter and skinnier than me.",
          "My bike has skinny tires."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the true information about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Get the skinny on hundreds of celebs in our \"People Profiles\" section."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the natural outer layer that covers a person, animal, fruit, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "dark/fair/pale/tanned skin",
          "skin cancer",
          "Babies have soft skins.",
          "a banana/potato skin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skin of an animal that has been removed from the body, with or without the hair or fur:",
        "examples": [
          "Native Americans used to trade skins .",
          "a rug made from the skin of a lion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any outer covering:",
        "examples": [
          "The bullet pierced the skin of the aircraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin surface that forms on some liquids, such as paint, when they are left in the air, or others, such as heated milk, when they are left to cool",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pictures, designs, colours, etc. that appear on the screen of a mobile phone or other device and can be changed by the user:",
        "examples": [
          "Many electronic devices let you create your own skins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the appearance of a character, object, etc. in a video game, that can be chosen and changed by the user:",
        "examples": [
          "Players have several options for purchasing weapon skins for all of the standard weapons in the game.",
          "A skin is purely aesthetic - it doesn't increase the character's abilities or impact the outcome of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the skin of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The hunters skinned the deer they had killed.",
          "I skinned my knee (= hurt my knee by rubbing skin off it) when I fell down the steps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form adjectives that describe the kind of skin that something is made of:",
        "examples": [
          "He was wearing an old sheepskin coat.",
          "She was carrying a big, crocodile-skin handbag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the natural outer layer that covers a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] leopard skins",
          "[ U ] He had dark, leathery skin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer covering of some fruits and vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "potato skins"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, solid surface:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Those airplanes have titanium skins to survive the heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove skin from an animal, or to rub skin off a part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Bridget fell off her bike and skinned her knee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move lightly and quickly, making a small jump after each step:",
        "examples": [
          "skip down She watched her little granddaughter skip down the path.",
          "skip about The lambs were skipping about in the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump lightly over a rope that is held in both your hands, or by two other people, and turned repeatedly under your legs and over your head :",
        "examples": [
          "Sports players often train by skipping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump lightly over a rope that is held in both your hands, or by two other people, and turned repeatedly under your legs and over your head:",
        "examples": [
          "Skip rope rapidly for five minutes.",
          "We used to skip rope and play jacks after school.",
          "Skipping rope is good cardiovascular exercise.",
          "The children in the schoolyard skipped rope in groups of three."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave one thing or place, especially quickly, in order to go to another:",
        "examples": [
          "skip (over) This part of the book isn't very interesting, so I'm going to skip (over) it.",
          "skip from something to something The teacher kept skipping from one subject to another so it was difficult to follow what he was saying.",
          "skip over/across/off UK We're skipping over/across/off (= making a quick journey) to France for the day.",
          "skip the country The police think that the bank robbers must have skipped (= left) the country by now.",
          "skip off/out UK She skipped off/out (= left quickly and/or secretly) without saying goodbye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not do or not have something that you usually do or that you should do; to avoid:",
        "examples": [
          "skip lunch I'm trying to lose weight, so I'm skipping (= not eating) lunch today.",
          "skip school US Should parents have to pay if their child skips school?",
          "skip class US I skipped class and went to the park instead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw a flat stone horizontally over water so that it touches and rises off the surface several times:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched a child skipping stones across the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large metal container into which people put unwanted objects or building or garden waste, and which is brought to and taken away from a place by a special truck when people ask for it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, light, dancing or jumping step:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave a little skip of joy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has disappeared, especially someone who owes money:",
        "examples": [
          "In this case, the bounty hunters claimed that they were pursuing a skip but had accidentally raided the wrong address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the captain (= head) of a sports team, especially in curling (= a game played on ice) and bowls (= a game played on grass):",
        "examples": [
          "Her selection as skip of the women's team came as no surprise to those in the sport.",
          "She was named skip of the bowling fours.",
          "Skip, are you sure this is the right decision?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move lightly and quickly, esp. with small dancing or jumping steps:",
        "examples": [
          "He skipped off to school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a place quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Mark took the money and then skipped town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not do or have something; avoid:",
        "examples": [
          "Martin skipped fifth grade.",
          "I skipped lunch today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large metal container used for getting rid of rubbish, old building materials, etc. Skips are removed using a truck:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the waste was thrown into a skip."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skipped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skipper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the captain of a ship or boat, a sports team, or an aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "John is (the) skipper of the team this year.",
          "[ as form of address ] Ready to go, skipper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the captain of a boat, team, aircraft, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person in charge of a ship or boat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skipping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move lightly and quickly, making a small jump after each step:",
        "examples": [
          "skip down She watched her little granddaughter skip down the path.",
          "skip about The lambs were skipping about in the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump lightly over a rope that is held in both your hands, or by two other people, and turned repeatedly under your legs and over your head :",
        "examples": [
          "Sports players often train by skipping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump lightly over a rope that is held in both your hands, or by two other people, and turned repeatedly under your legs and over your head:",
        "examples": [
          "Skip rope rapidly for five minutes.",
          "We used to skip rope and play jacks after school.",
          "Skipping rope is good cardiovascular exercise.",
          "The children in the schoolyard skipped rope in groups of three."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave one thing or place, especially quickly, in order to go to another:",
        "examples": [
          "skip (over) This part of the book isn't very interesting, so I'm going to skip (over) it.",
          "skip from something to something The teacher kept skipping from one subject to another so it was difficult to follow what he was saying.",
          "skip over/across/off UK We're skipping over/across/off (= making a quick journey) to France for the day.",
          "skip the country The police think that the bank robbers must have skipped (= left) the country by now.",
          "skip off/out UK She skipped off/out (= left quickly and/or secretly) without saying goodbye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not do or not have something that you usually do or that you should do; to avoid:",
        "examples": [
          "skip lunch I'm trying to lose weight, so I'm skipping (= not eating) lunch today.",
          "skip school US Should parents have to pay if their child skips school?",
          "skip class US I skipped class and went to the park instead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw a flat stone horizontally over water so that it touches and rises off the surface several times:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched a child skipping stones across the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large metal container into which people put unwanted objects or building or garden waste, and which is brought to and taken away from a place by a special truck when people ask for it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, light, dancing or jumping step:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave a little skip of joy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has disappeared, especially someone who owes money:",
        "examples": [
          "In this case, the bounty hunters claimed that they were pursuing a skip but had accidentally raided the wrong address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the captain (= head) of a sports team, especially in curling (= a game played on ice) and bowls (= a game played on grass):",
        "examples": [
          "Her selection as skip of the women's team came as no surprise to those in the sport.",
          "She was named skip of the bowling fours.",
          "Skip, are you sure this is the right decision?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move lightly and quickly, esp. with small dancing or jumping steps:",
        "examples": [
          "He skipped off to school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a place quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Mark took the money and then skipped town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not do or have something; avoid:",
        "examples": [
          "Martin skipped fifth grade.",
          "I skipped lunch today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large metal container used for getting rid of rubbish, old building materials, etc. Skips are removed using a truck:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the waste was thrown into a skip."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skirmish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fight between a small number of soldiers that is usually short and not planned, and happens away from the main area of fighting in a war",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short argument:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a short skirmish between the two of them over who would pay for the meal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight for a short time with a small group of people, away from the main area of fighting in a war:",
        "examples": [
          "Police and protesters skirmished in the chilly rain.",
          "Rebels skirmished with nearby American forces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to argue for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "Although many legal disputes were resolved, lawyers still were skirmishing yesterday in a few places.",
          "The parties skirmished about attorney fees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in wars) a short fight that is usually not planned and happens away from the main area of fighting, or any short fight:",
        "examples": [
          "Government troops lost a minor skirmish.",
          "The court skirmish over video rights to the movie continues."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skirt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist and covers some or all of the legs, usually worn by women and girls:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a denim skirt and a white shirt.",
          "a long/short skirt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an outer covering or part to protect particular machines",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "beef (= meat from a cow) that is cut from the bottom part of the side of the animal:",
        "examples": [
          "There's an increasing market for the cheaper cuts of beef such as skirt.",
          "Skirt steak is best medium-rare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of referring to women who are considered sexually attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Ever since the day they were married, her husband was off chasing every bit of skirt he could see."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go around the edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Take the road which skirts (round) the town, not the one which goes through it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid discussing a subject or problem, usually because there are difficulties that you do not want to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has been accused of skirting round the issue of torture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of women’s clothing that hangs from the waist and does not have material between the legs, or the part of a dress below the waist:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked good in a skirt and blouse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go around or move along the edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We were skirting the highways and taking the back roads."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skirts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist and covers some or all of the legs, usually worn by women and girls:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a denim skirt and a white shirt.",
          "a long/short skirt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an outer covering or part to protect particular machines",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "beef (= meat from a cow) that is cut from the bottom part of the side of the animal:",
        "examples": [
          "There's an increasing market for the cheaper cuts of beef such as skirt.",
          "Skirt steak is best medium-rare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of referring to women who are considered sexually attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Ever since the day they were married, her husband was off chasing every bit of skirt he could see."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go around the edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Take the road which skirts (round) the town, not the one which goes through it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid discussing a subject or problem, usually because there are difficulties that you do not want to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has been accused of skirting round the issue of torture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of women’s clothing that hangs from the waist and does not have material between the legs, or the part of a dress below the waist:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked good in a skirt and blouse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go around or move along the edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We were skirting the highways and taking the back roads."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of a pair of long, flat narrow pieces of wood or plastic that curve up at the front and are fastened to boots so that the wearer can move quickly and easily over snow:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of skis",
          "ski boots",
          "a ski club/resort"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move over snow on skis:",
        "examples": [
          "He skied down the hill.",
          "Let's go skiing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of a pair of long, narrow pieces of wood or other material which curve up at the front and are fastened to boots so the person wearing them can move quickly and easily over snow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short, funny play that makes a joke of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought the skit on politicians was really funny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, amusing play:",
        "examples": [
          "I wrote a skit for my English class."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skittering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a small animal, bird, or insect) to move very quickly and lightly:",
        "examples": [
          "When I lifted the log, there were lots of beetles skittering about/around under it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skittish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of people and animals) nervous or easily frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "My horse is very skittish, so I have to keep him away from traffic.",
          "Investors are skittish about the impact of an economic downturn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) not serious and likely to change their beliefs or opinions often:",
        "examples": [
          "Marilyn was like a child, playful and skittish one moment, sulky and withdrawn the next."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people and animals) nervous and easily frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "The kitten was really skittish."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skittles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played especially in Britain in which players roll a ball at objects shaped like bottles to try to knock them down and score points:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like a game of skittles?",
          "Let's play skittles!",
          "Matilda's just beaten me at skittles.",
          "We spent the afternoon playing skittles.",
          "I didn't know you were so good at skittles.",
          "Who's going to play skittles with me?",
          "Do you think the kids would like to play skittles?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skivvy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, in the past a female servant, who does the dirty and unpleasant jobs in a house, such as cleaning:",
        "examples": [
          "He treats me like a skivvy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tight-fitting piece of clothing for the top part of the body, made of knitted cotton, with a high, round collar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "underwear:",
        "examples": [
          "I wouldn't strip down to my skivvies for any amount of money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do the dirty, unpleasant jobs in the house:",
        "examples": [
          "skivvy for I'm not going to skivvy for you any more."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skulking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hide or move around as if trying not to be seen, usually with bad intentions:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought I saw someone skulking in the bushes - maybe we should call the police."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skull": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the bones of the head that surround the brain and give the head its shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers discovered a pile of human skulls and bones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bones of the head that surround the brain, or infml someone’s mind or head:",
        "examples": [
          "He fractured his skull in an automobile accident.",
          "infml Cartoons will fill your skull full of mush."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skulls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the bones of the head that surround the brain and give the head its shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers discovered a pile of human skulls and bones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bones of the head that surround the brain, or infml someone’s mind or head:",
        "examples": [
          "He fractured his skull in an automobile accident.",
          "infml Cartoons will fill your skull full of mush."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skunk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, black and white North American animal that makes a strong, unpleasant smell as a defence when it is attacked",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant person:",
        "examples": [
          "He was an oily, opportunistic skunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, furry, black-and-white animal with a large tail, which makes a strong, unpleasant smell as a defense when it is attacked",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skunks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, black and white North American animal that makes a strong, unpleasant smell as a defence when it is attacked",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant person:",
        "examples": [
          "He was an oily, opportunistic skunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, furry, black-and-white animal with a large tail, which makes a strong, unpleasant smell as a defense when it is attacked",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the area above the earth, in which clouds, the sun, etc. can be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "a blue/cloudy/dark sky",
          "in the sky Can you see those birds high up in the sky?",
          "look up at/into the sky We looked up at/into the sky at the sound of the plane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sky in a particular state or place:",
        "examples": [
          "For weeks we had cloudless blue skies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kick or hit a ball high into the air:",
        "examples": [
          "He skied a shot over the bar from six yards.",
          "He mis-timed the shot and skied the ball straight to a fielder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area above the earth in which clouds, the sun, and the stars can be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] White clouds dotted the sky.",
          "[ pl ] They strolled beneath clear blue skies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skydiving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sport in which a person jumps from an aircraft and falls for as long as possible before opening a parachute",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport of jumping from an aircraft and falling through the air before opening a parachute (= a circular cloth with ropes)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skylight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a window built into a roof to allow light in:",
        "examples": [
          "Putting in a skylight made the attic seem big and bright."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a window built into a roof",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skyline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shape or pattern made against the sky, especially by buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "You get a good view of the New York skyline from the Statue of Liberty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shape of objects against the sky, esp. buildings in a city",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "skyrocket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success:",
        "examples": [
          "Housing prices have skyrocketed in recent months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of amounts) to rise extremely quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The value of their business skyrocketed last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise or become successful extremely quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Home values are skyrocketing.",
          "skyrocket to sth San Diego electricity prices skyrocketed to 20¢ per kilowatt hour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skyrocketed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success:",
        "examples": [
          "Housing prices have skyrocketed in recent months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skyrocketing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success:",
        "examples": [
          "Housing prices have skyrocketed in recent months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skyscraper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very tall modern building, usually in a city",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very tall building:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurant is at the top of one of the big downtown skyscrapers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very tall building in a city:",
        "examples": [
          "the soaring skyscrapers of New York City"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "skyscrapers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very tall modern building, usually in a city",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very tall building:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurant is at the top of one of the big downtown skyscrapers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very tall building in a city:",
        "examples": [
          "the soaring skyscrapers of New York City"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slab": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick, flat piece of a solid substance, such as stone, wood, metal, food, etc., that is usually square or rectangular:",
        "examples": [
          "a concrete/marble slab",
          "He ate a whole slab of chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, flat, usually square or rectangular piece of a solid substance:",
        "examples": [
          "a marble slab"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not tight; loose:",
        "examples": [
          "These tent ropes are too slack - they need tightening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing little activity; not busy or happening in a positive way:",
        "examples": [
          "business is slack Business is always slack at this time of year.",
          "UK disapproving Discipline in Mr Brown's class has become very slack recently.",
          "UK disapproving The job is taking a long time because the workmen are so slack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something is too loose:",
        "examples": [
          "There's too much slack in these ropes.",
          "take up the slack The men pulled on the ropes to take up the slack (= to tighten them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pair of trousers that are in the style of trousers worn as part of a suit, and that are considered fairly formal but not as formal as a suit:",
        "examples": [
          "wool slacks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very small pieces and dust from coal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work more slowly and with less effort than usual, or to go more slowly:",
        "examples": [
          "slack off/up Everyone slacks off/up at the end of the week.",
          "disapproving You'll be in trouble if you're caught slacking on the job.",
          "slack off your speed Slack off your speed as you approach the corner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not tight; loose:",
        "examples": [
          "His jaw went slack, and he looked puzzled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing a lack of activity; not busy or happening in a positive way:",
        "examples": [
          "The teachers are kind of slack about enforcing rules."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being too loose or not tight enough:",
        "examples": [
          "There was too much slack in the cable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when something is slower or less active than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "the midsummer slack"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if business or economic activity is slack, there is less activity than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "He wanted to sell some of his rental homes, but the region's slack economy stopped him.",
          "May was a very slack month for the entire industry.",
          "slack market/demand/sales",
          "slack time/period Summer is usually a slack time for energy demand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is slack is not strict or effective enough:",
        "examples": [
          "Experts say that slacker financial controls may be to blame.",
          "There were claims in the media of slack corporate governance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is slack is not working hard enough or spending enough time or care on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Businesses that shout loudest about delayed payments are often the worst slack payers.",
          "be slack with something She's always been a bit slack with her accounts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "resources, such as money, people, or time, that are not being used at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "At the moment we have very little slack for dealing with emergencies.",
          "slack in something Anne and Bill didn't have enough slack in their household budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a business, industry, or economy operate more effectively by doing the work that someone else has stopped doing but that still needs to be done:",
        "examples": [
          "More business investment would pick up the slack in the economy.",
          "The drug maker is having problems with production, but none of its competitors have taken up the slack."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slacker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not work hard enough:",
        "examples": [
          "Those slackers have gone home early again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not work hard:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad says my boyfriend’s a slacker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not work hard enough or put enough effort into something:",
        "examples": [
          "The management where I work thinks that taking time to eat lunch is only for slackers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slackers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not work hard enough:",
        "examples": [
          "Those slackers have gone home early again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not work hard:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad says my boyfriend’s a slacker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not work hard enough or put enough effort into something:",
        "examples": [
          "The management where I work thinks that taking time to eat lunch is only for slackers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slacking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work more slowly and with less effort than usual, or to go more slowly:",
        "examples": [
          "slack off/up Everyone slacks off/up at the end of the week.",
          "disapproving You'll be in trouble if you're caught slacking on the job.",
          "slack off your speed Slack off your speed as you approach the corner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slacks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pair of trousers that are in the style of trousers worn as part of a suit, and that are considered fairly formal but not as formal as a suit:",
        "examples": [
          "wool slacks",
          "There's a photo of my grandma looking very smart in beige slacks and a black sweater.",
          "She was wearing navy blue slacks and a crisp white shirt.",
          "He arrived at the court dressed in grey slacks and a dark blue blazer.",
          "I didn't even own a pair of slacks at the time.",
          "There I am, wearing my smart new slacks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pair of pants:",
        "examples": [
          "They both wore gray slacks and white shirts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "waste material produced when coal is dug from the ground, or a substance produced by mixing chemicals with metal that has been heated until it is liquid in order to remove unwanted substances from it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a woman who is thought to have a lot of sexual partners",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "waste material produced when removing unwanted substances from metals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slags": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "waste material produced when coal is dug from the ground, or a substance produced by mixing chemicals with metal that has been heated until it is liquid in order to remove unwanted substances from it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a woman who is thought to have a lot of sexual partners",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "waste material produced when removing unwanted substances from metals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of slay",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move against a hard surface with force and usually a loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The wind made the door/window slam (shut).",
          "Close the door carefully, don't slam it.",
          "He slammed the brakes on (= used them quickly and with force) when a child ran in front of his car.",
          "I had to stop suddenly, and the car behind me slammed into the back of me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize:",
        "examples": [
          "Although the reviewers slammed the play, the audience loved it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The door shut with a slam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event in which people read out their poems to be judged by an audience:",
        "examples": [
          "a poetry slam"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some sports, especially tennis, one of the events that are part of a",
        "examples": [
          "Murray won his first slam in 2013."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move against a hard surface with force and usually a loud noise, or to cause something to move this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The truck slammed into an oncoming car.",
          "[ T ] Ray slammed the door shut."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slammed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slammer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a prison:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent several years in the slammer for forgery and prostitution.",
          "Like a prisoner released after too long in the slammer, he couldn't cope with life outside the pen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "prison:",
        "examples": [
          "He's doing five to ten years in the slammer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "prison:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s doing ten years in the slammer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slamming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move against a hard surface with force and usually a loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The wind made the door/window slam (shut).",
          "Close the door carefully, don't slam it.",
          "He slammed the brakes on (= used them quickly and with force) when a child ran in front of his car.",
          "I had to stop suddenly, and the car behind me slammed into the back of me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize:",
        "examples": [
          "Although the reviewers slammed the play, the audience loved it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The door shut with a slam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event in which people read out their poems to be judged by an audience:",
        "examples": [
          "a poetry slam"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some sports, especially tennis, one of the events that are part of a",
        "examples": [
          "Murray won his first slam in 2013."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move against a hard surface with force and usually a loud noise, or to cause something to move this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The truck slammed into an oncoming car.",
          "[ T ] Ray slammed the door shut."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slander": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation, or the making of such a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor is suing his partner for slander.",
          "She regarded his comment as a slander on her good reputation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage someone's reputation by making a false spoken statement about them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a false, spoken statement about someone which damages that person's reputation, or the making of such a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Political campaigns are full of shameless slander."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "statements that someone makes about another person that are not true and that harm their reputation, or the crime of making these statements:",
        "examples": [
          "Where is the line between slander and free speech?",
          "The group is suing Van der Wald for slander.",
          "a slander lawsuit/suit/charge"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something about someone that is considered to be slander:",
        "examples": [
          "She was accused of slandering the US beef industry on her television show."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slang": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written, used especially by particular groups of people:",
        "examples": [
          "army slang",
          "a slang expression",
          "\"Chicken\" is slang for someone who isn't very brave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack with angry, uncontrolled language:",
        "examples": [
          "The players started slanging each other in the middle of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very informal language that is used esp. in speech by particular groups of people and which sometimes includes words that are not polite:",
        "examples": [
          "computer/teenage slang"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) lean in a position that is not vertical; to (cause to) slope:",
        "examples": [
          "slant to Italic writing slants to the right.",
          "slant through The evening sun slanted (= shone with the light moving in a slope) through the narrow window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to present information in a particular way, especially showing one group of people, one side of an argument, etc. in such a positive or negative way that it is unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "be slanted against/towards The police claimed that reports in the media were slanted against/towards the defendant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position or direction that is sloping:",
        "examples": [
          "on a slant The car was parked on a slant.",
          "at a slant The snow came down at a slant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of showing or looking at something:",
        "examples": [
          "The book had a personal/political/sociological slant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a play (= period of action) in which a player runs forward and then turns to run diagonally to catch a ball thrown by the quarterback:",
        "examples": [
          "The receiver ran a slant and caught a pass for a first down.",
          "Because he is shorter than other receivers, he is good on short passes and slant routes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lean in a diagonal direction, or to cause (something) to slope:",
        "examples": [
          "Rays of sunlight slanted down on her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to present information by ignoring or hiding some things and emphasizing other things:",
        "examples": [
          "He was known to slant reports, writing what his boss wanted to hear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone’s opinion about a subject that is expressed by ignoring or hiding some information and emphasizing other information:",
        "examples": [
          "He put his own liberal slant on the general’s writings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position that is leaning or sloping:",
        "examples": [
          "Most ocean beaches are on a slant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slanted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sloping in one direction",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing information about one person, one side of an argument, etc. in such a positive or negative way that it is unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "Slanted media coverage is increasing public support for the war."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a quick hit with the flat part of the hand or other flat object:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave her son a slap for behaving badly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that insults or upsets someone:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a real slap in the face for him when she refused to go out to dinner with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of hitting someone in a friendly way on the back in order to show praise for something they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone a slap on the back He won - give him a slap on the back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gentle warning or punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone a slap on the wrist The police officer gave Minna a slap on the wrist for not wearing her seat belt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "I'm just going to put a bit of slap on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "directly or right:",
        "examples": [
          "The football player kicked the ball slap into the middle of the net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with the flat part of the hand or other flat object:",
        "examples": [
          "She slapped his face.",
          "slap someone across something She slapped him across the face.",
          "slap someone on the back His friends slapped him on the back when he said he was getting married (= hit him lightly on the back in a friendly way to express pleasure at what he had done).",
          "slap something (down) When her ideas were rejected, she slapped her report (down) on the table and stormed out of the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand:",
        "examples": [
          "In the movie, he kisses her and she slaps his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or move something quickly or with force:",
        "examples": [
          "Once I got to the counter, I slapped down my passport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick hit with the flat part of the hand:",
        "examples": [
          "She testified that she had only given her child a slap and had not meant to hurt her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slapped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slapping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slaps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a quick hit with the flat part of the hand or other flat object:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave her son a slap for behaving badly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that insults or upsets someone:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a real slap in the face for him when she refused to go out to dinner with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of hitting someone in a friendly way on the back in order to show praise for something they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone a slap on the back He won - give him a slap on the back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gentle warning or punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone a slap on the wrist The police officer gave Minna a slap on the wrist for not wearing her seat belt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "I'm just going to put a bit of slap on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "directly or right:",
        "examples": [
          "The football player kicked the ball slap into the middle of the net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with the flat part of the hand or other flat object:",
        "examples": [
          "She slapped his face.",
          "slap someone across something She slapped him across the face.",
          "slap someone on the back His friends slapped him on the back when he said he was getting married (= hit him lightly on the back in a friendly way to express pleasure at what he had done).",
          "slap something (down) When her ideas were rejected, she slapped her report (down) on the table and stormed out of the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand:",
        "examples": [
          "In the movie, he kisses her and she slaps his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or move something quickly or with force:",
        "examples": [
          "Once I got to the counter, I slapped down my passport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick hit with the flat part of the hand:",
        "examples": [
          "She testified that she had only given her child a slap and had not meant to hurt her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cut with a sharp blade using a quick, strong movement:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum was broken into last night and several paintings were slashed.",
          "slash (your way) through something We had to slash (our way) through the long grass to clear a path."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, to hit or try to hit another player with the stick by swinging it, which is against the rules and results in a penalty (= punishment):",
        "examples": [
          "He got a game misconduct for trying to slash Hawkins with his stick.",
          "He received a five-minute major penalty for slashing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to very much reduce something, such as money or jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "Prices have been slashed by 50 percent!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the symbol / used in writing to separate letters, numbers, or words:",
        "examples": [
          "You often write a slash between alternatives, for example, \"and/or\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean \"or\", or to show that something has two uses:",
        "examples": [
          "The room functions as a guest bedroom slash study."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, deep cut",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast, long movement to hit something:",
        "examples": [
          "slash at Ben took a wild slash at the ball and luckily managed to hit it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decorative opening in a piece of clothing, often with a different colour showing through it:",
        "examples": [
          "My new dress is pale blue, with a dark blue slash in the sleeves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of going to the toilet and urinating",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of fanfiction (= stories written about TV, film, or book characters by their fans) in which two male characters are imagined to have a sexual relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "Slash focuses on the homoerotic pairing of male characters such as Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock of Star Trek.",
          "\"Slash for me is ideal fiction because I dislike female characters,\" she said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce an amount by a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "Airfares have been slashed on most domestic routes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut someone or something with a sharp blade in a quick, swinging action:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Arauz slashed through brush with a machete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark in the form of a sloping line (/), used in signs to mean not permitted, and to separate numbers or words:",
        "examples": [
          "The no-parking sign had a red slash through a picture of a car.",
          "Fractions are often written with slashes, for example 2/3."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large reduction in an amount:",
        "examples": [
          "a slash in prices"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the number or level of something by a large amount suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "American businesses slashed 200,000 jobs in September.",
          "slash prices/costs/rates",
          "slash sth from sth The retail giant is slashing €65m from prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the symbol (/), used to show a range of possibilities, or between the two numbers of a fraction:",
        "examples": [
          "The address for this web page starts with http: and two slashes.",
          "Two thirds is written as 2 slash 3."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slashed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut with a sharp blade using a quick, strong movement:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum was broken into last night and several paintings were slashed.",
          "slash (your way) through something We had to slash (our way) through the long grass to clear a path."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, to hit or try to hit another player with the stick by swinging it, which is against the rules and results in a penalty (= punishment):",
        "examples": [
          "He got a game misconduct for trying to slash Hawkins with his stick.",
          "He received a five-minute major penalty for slashing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to very much reduce something, such as money or jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "Prices have been slashed by 50 percent!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slasher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who kills or injures people using a knife",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slashes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cut with a sharp blade using a quick, strong movement:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum was broken into last night and several paintings were slashed.",
          "slash (your way) through something We had to slash (our way) through the long grass to clear a path."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, to hit or try to hit another player with the stick by swinging it, which is against the rules and results in a penalty (= punishment):",
        "examples": [
          "He got a game misconduct for trying to slash Hawkins with his stick.",
          "He received a five-minute major penalty for slashing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to very much reduce something, such as money or jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "Prices have been slashed by 50 percent!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the symbol / used in writing to separate letters, numbers, or words:",
        "examples": [
          "You often write a slash between alternatives, for example, \"and/or\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean \"or\", or to show that something has two uses:",
        "examples": [
          "The room functions as a guest bedroom slash study."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, deep cut",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast, long movement to hit something:",
        "examples": [
          "slash at Ben took a wild slash at the ball and luckily managed to hit it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decorative opening in a piece of clothing, often with a different colour showing through it:",
        "examples": [
          "My new dress is pale blue, with a dark blue slash in the sleeves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of going to the toilet and urinating",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of fanfiction (= stories written about TV, film, or book characters by their fans) in which two male characters are imagined to have a sexual relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "Slash focuses on the homoerotic pairing of male characters such as Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock of Star Trek.",
          "\"Slash for me is ideal fiction because I dislike female characters,\" she said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce an amount by a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "Airfares have been slashed on most domestic routes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut someone or something with a sharp blade in a quick, swinging action:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Arauz slashed through brush with a machete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark in the form of a sloping line (/), used in signs to mean not permitted, and to separate numbers or words:",
        "examples": [
          "The no-parking sign had a red slash through a picture of a car.",
          "Fractions are often written with slashes, for example 2/3."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large reduction in an amount:",
        "examples": [
          "a slash in prices"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the number or level of something by a large amount suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "American businesses slashed 200,000 jobs in September.",
          "slash prices/costs/rates",
          "slash sth from sth The retail giant is slashing €65m from prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the symbol (/), used to show a range of possibilities, or between the two numbers of a fraction:",
        "examples": [
          "The address for this web page starts with http: and two slashes.",
          "Two thirds is written as 2 slash 3."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slashing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut with a sharp blade using a quick, strong movement:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum was broken into last night and several paintings were slashed.",
          "slash (your way) through something We had to slash (our way) through the long grass to clear a path."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, to hit or try to hit another player with the stick by swinging it, which is against the rules and results in a penalty (= punishment):",
        "examples": [
          "He got a game misconduct for trying to slash Hawkins with his stick.",
          "He received a five-minute major penalty for slashing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to very much reduce something, such as money or jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "Prices have been slashed by 50 percent!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a dark grey rock that can be easily divided into thin pieces, or a small, thin piece of this used to cover a roof",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a small, thin, rectangular piece of slate (= rock), usually in a wooden frame, used for writing on, especially by children",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small computer with a screen that you can write on using a special pen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of people who are being considered for a particular job or position, especially in politics:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there anyone in the current slate of candidates who could defeat the president?",
          "His novel was chosen from a slate of ten finalists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be expected to happen in the future or to be expected to be or do something in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Jeff is slated to be the next captain of the team.",
          "The meeting is slated for (= the chosen day is) next Thursday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack by criticizing; to write or say that something is very bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Her last book was slated by the critics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a roof with slates",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a colour similar to slate:",
        "examples": [
          "slate grey",
          "slate blue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark gray rock that can be divided into wide, flat, thin pieces",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people of a particular political party who are trying to be elected to offices in government in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "The Republicans are expected to announce their slate tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to schedule or expect to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The festival is slated to run here January 28th to February 7th."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slather": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to spread something thickly on something else:",
        "examples": [
          "She slathered lotion on/all over her body.",
          "She slathered her toast with butter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slaughter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the killing of many people cruelly and unfairly, especially in a war:",
        "examples": [
          "Hardly anyone in the town escaped the slaughter when the rebels were defeated.",
          "We must find ways of reducing the slaughter which takes place on our roads (= death of many people in car accidents) every year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the killing of animals for meat:",
        "examples": [
          "The geese are being fattened for slaughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when one team is very easily defeated by the other:",
        "examples": [
          "Saturday's game was an absolute slaughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cruelly and unfairly kill a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of people were slaughtered in the civil war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill an animal for meat:",
        "examples": [
          "The animals are slaughtered in spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone very easily:",
        "examples": [
          "England slaughtered Germany 5–1 at football."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the killing of animals for their meat, or the killing of large numbers of animals in a cruel manner",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the killing of large numbers of people:",
        "examples": [
          "We must find ways of reducing the slaughter on the highways (= deaths of many people in car accidents)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill large numbers of people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml In sports and other competitions, to slaughter is to defeat easily:",
        "examples": [
          "The Red Sox slaughtered the Yankees in last night’s baseball game, winning 12 to 0."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill animals, esp. for their meat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slaughtered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get very drunk",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slaughterhouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where animals are killed for their meat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where animals are killed for their meat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slaughtering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cruelly and unfairly kill a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of people were slaughtered in the civil war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill an animal for meat:",
        "examples": [
          "The animals are slaughtered in spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone very easily:",
        "examples": [
          "England slaughtered Germany 5–1 at football."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slave": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is legally owned by someone else and has to work for that person:",
        "examples": [
          "Black slaves used to work on the cotton plantations of the southern United States.",
          "I'm tired of being treated like a slave!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work very hard at something:",
        "examples": [
          "We slaved away all week at the report.",
          "humorous I've been slaving over a hot stove (= cooking) all morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is legally owned by someone else and has no personal freedom:",
        "examples": [
          "Born a slave in 1760, he was sold as a child to a farmer in Delaware."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slaved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work very hard at something:",
        "examples": [
          "We slaved away all week at the report.",
          "humorous I've been slaving over a hot stove (= cooking) all morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slavers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of an animal) to allow liquid to come out of the mouth, especially because of excitement or hunger:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog slavered with excitement when told it was time for a walk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show great interest or excitement in someone or something, in a way that is unpleasant to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop slavering over that guitar, Stephen!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a ship used for carrying slaves, or a person who sold slaves",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slavery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of legally owning other people who are forced to work for or obey you:",
        "examples": [
          "William Wilberforce campaigned for the abolition of slavery.",
          "Those states still had slavery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being legally owned by someone else and forced to work for or obey them:",
        "examples": [
          "Millions of Africans were sold into slavery.",
          "These kids are victims. This is no better than slavery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being legally owned by someone else, or the system in which some people are owned by others",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slaves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is legally owned by someone else and has to work for that person:",
        "examples": [
          "Black slaves used to work on the cotton plantations of the southern United States.",
          "I'm tired of being treated like a slave!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work very hard at something:",
        "examples": [
          "We slaved away all week at the report.",
          "humorous I've been slaving over a hot stove (= cooking) all morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is legally owned by someone else and has no personal freedom:",
        "examples": [
          "Born a slave in 1760, he was sold as a child to a farmer in Delaware."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slavic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slaving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work very hard at something:",
        "examples": [
          "We slaved away all week at the report.",
          "humorous I've been slaving over a hot stove (= cooking) all morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to kill in a violent way:",
        "examples": [
          "slay a dragon St George slew the dragon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used especially in newspapers) to murder someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He was found slain in an alley two blocks from his apartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to impress someone very much or to be very good or impressive:",
        "examples": [
          "The actors slay me with the quality of their acting.",
          "I came here to slay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel very upset or disappointed:",
        "examples": [
          "I always cry at Christmas films. They slay me every time.",
          "What slays me is that I could have married her when she was single back in 2010."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be extremely good or nice:",
        "examples": [
          "Taylor Swift slayed last night.",
          "That top slays!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is extremely good or nice:",
        "examples": [
          "This denim jacket is a total slay.",
          "If you're over 50, talking like Gen Z is definitely not a slay.",
          "The photo was tagged, \"when your best friend is a slay\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "Your nails are slay!",
          "Those waves look mega slay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean \"great\" or \"thank you\" :",
        "examples": [
          "\"We made it to France.\" \"Slay.\"",
          "\"Your dinner will be ready when you get home.\" \"Slay.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone violently:",
        "examples": [
          "They believe he was slain for organizing workers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slayed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to kill in a violent way:",
        "examples": [
          "slay a dragon St George slew the dragon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used especially in newspapers) to murder someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He was found slain in an alley two blocks from his apartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to impress someone very much or to be very good or impressive:",
        "examples": [
          "The actors slay me with the quality of their acting.",
          "I came here to slay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel very upset or disappointed:",
        "examples": [
          "I always cry at Christmas films. They slay me every time.",
          "What slays me is that I could have married her when she was single back in 2010."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be extremely good or nice:",
        "examples": [
          "Taylor Swift slayed last night.",
          "That top slays!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is extremely good or nice:",
        "examples": [
          "This denim jacket is a total slay.",
          "If you're over 50, talking like Gen Z is definitely not a slay.",
          "The photo was tagged, \"when your best friend is a slay\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "Your nails are slay!",
          "Those waves look mega slay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean \"great\" or \"thank you\" :",
        "examples": [
          "\"We made it to France.\" \"Slay.\"",
          "\"Your dinner will be ready when you get home.\" \"Slay.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone violently:",
        "examples": [
          "They believe he was slain for organizing workers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slayer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who kills in a violent way :",
        "examples": [
          "a dragon slayer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slaying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a murder",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to kill in a violent way:",
        "examples": [
          "slay a dragon St George slew the dragon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used especially in newspapers) to murder someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He was found slain in an alley two blocks from his apartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to impress someone very much or to be very good or impressive:",
        "examples": [
          "The actors slay me with the quality of their acting.",
          "I came here to slay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel very upset or disappointed:",
        "examples": [
          "I always cry at Christmas films. They slay me every time.",
          "What slays me is that I could have married her when she was single back in 2010."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be extremely good or nice:",
        "examples": [
          "Taylor Swift slayed last night.",
          "That top slays!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is extremely good or nice:",
        "examples": [
          "This denim jacket is a total slay.",
          "If you're over 50, talking like Gen Z is definitely not a slay.",
          "The photo was tagged, \"when your best friend is a slay\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "Your nails are slay!",
          "Those waves look mega slay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean \"great\" or \"thank you\" :",
        "examples": [
          "\"We made it to France.\" \"Slay.\"",
          "\"Your dinner will be ready when you get home.\" \"Slay.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone violently:",
        "examples": [
          "They believe he was slain for organizing workers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sleaze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "activities, especially business or political, of a low moral standard:",
        "examples": [
          "The sleaze factor was the major reason for his electoral defeat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "activities, especially in business or politics, of a low moral standard:",
        "examples": [
          "political/corporate/financial sleaze",
          "an article exposing more Wall Street sleaze"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sleazy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dirty, cheap, or not socially acceptable, especially relating to moral or sexual matters:",
        "examples": [
          "This part of town is full of sleazy bars and restaurants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "morally bad and low in quality, but trying to attract people by a showy appearance or false manner:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a sleazy politician who ignored his responsibilities in order to make his friends rich."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sleazy people and places are involved in activities of a low moral standard:",
        "examples": [
          "57% of voters think of the government as \"sleazy and incompetent\".",
          "He spent his twenties hanging out in sleazy sex bars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sleazy behaviour is of a low moral standard:",
        "examples": [
          "I was disgusted by the sleazy sales tactics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object used for travelling over snow and ice with long, narrow strips of wood or metal under it instead of wheels. It can be either a low frame, or a vehicle like a carriage pulled by horses or dogs.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ride or travel on snow using a sled",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle used for carrying people or goods over snow and ice, having narrow strips of wood or metal on the bottom instead of wheels:",
        "examples": [
          "The children are playing in the snow with their sleds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ride on a sled over snow or ice, esp. in play",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sledding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object used for travelling over snow and ice with long, narrow strips of wood or metal under it instead of wheels. It can be either a low frame, or a vehicle like a carriage pulled by horses or dogs.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ride or travel on snow using a sled",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle used for carrying people or goods over snow and ice, having narrow strips of wood or metal on the bottom instead of wheels:",
        "examples": [
          "The children are playing in the snow with their sleds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ride on a sled over snow or ice, esp. in play",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sledge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object used for travelling over snow and ice with long, narrow strips of wood or metal under it instead of wheels. It can be either a low frame, or a vehicle like a carriage pulled by horses or dogs.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ride or travel on snow using a sledge",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sledgehammer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, heavy hammer with a long handle, used for breaking stones or other heavy material, or for hitting posts into the ground, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a way of behaving that is too forceful:",
        "examples": [
          "They accused the prime minister of using sledgehammer tactics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, heavy hammer with a long handle, used for jobs like breaking stones or hitting posts into the ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sleds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object used for travelling over snow and ice with long, narrow strips of wood or metal under it instead of wheels. It can be either a low frame, or a vehicle like a carriage pulled by horses or dogs.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ride or travel on snow using a sled",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle used for carrying people or goods over snow and ice, having narrow strips of wood or metal on the bottom instead of wheels:",
        "examples": [
          "The children are playing in the snow with their sleds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ride on a sled over snow or ice, esp. in play",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sleek": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of hair, clothes, or shapes) smooth, shiny, and lying close to the body, and therefore looking well cared for; not untidy and with no parts sticking out:",
        "examples": [
          "The cat had sleek fur.",
          "Who owns that sleek black car parked outside your house?",
          "disapproving He's one of those sleek (= seeming rich and dishonest) businessman types."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of hair or shapes) smooth, usually curved and shiny, and therefore looking healthy and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "The two horses paused, their sleek sides heaving gently as they waited."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sleep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the resting state in which the body is not active and the mind is unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "I haven't had enough sleep.",
          "Teenagers need more sleep than adults.",
          "get some sleep I must get some sleep - I'm exhausted.",
          "Go home and get some sleep.",
          "I like at least seven hours' sleep a night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll find that your baby usually goes to sleep after a feed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in starting to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't get to sleep at all last night, I was so worried."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "have a sleep UK You must be tired after all that driving - why don't you have a little sleep?",
          "fall into a deep sleep He fell into a deep sleep.",
          "good night's sleep You'll feel better after a good night's sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a night's sleep, used especially when saying how far away in time something is:",
        "examples": [
          "It's only one more sleep till we go to Disneyland!",
          "How many sleeps until I see you again, Daddy?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a yellowish substance sometimes found in the corners of the eyes after sleeping",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in the state of rest when your eyes are closed, your body is not active, and your mind is unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't sleep because of all the noise next door.",
          "sleep late I slept late on Sunday morning.",
          "sleep at night How can Jayne sleep at night with all those worries on her mind!",
          "sleep the night We had dinner with Ann and Charles and slept the night there (= at their home)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle, tent, etc. sleeps a particular number of people, it provides enough space or beds for that number of people to be able to sleep in it:",
        "examples": [
          "The tent sleeps four comfortably."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sleep very well:",
        "examples": [
          "I went to bed early and slept like a log."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to delay making a decision about something important until the next day so that you have time to consider it carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I sleep on it, and tell you my decision tomorrow?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay no attention to something important or impressive:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be mad to sleep on such an opportunity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sleep outside because you have no home and no money:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of kids are sleeping rough on the streets of the capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to someone who is going to bed to tell them you hope they sleep well:",
        "examples": [
          "Sleep tight - see you in the morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the resting state in which the body is not active and the mind is unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "I usually sit up in bed and watch the TV news before going to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a resting state in which the body is not active and the mind is unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I was too excited to sleep much that night.",
          "[ T ] The boat sleeps four (= has space for four people to sleep) comfortably."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sleeper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who sleeps in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a light sleeper - the slightest noise wakes me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a carriage in a train with beds for passengers to sleep in, or one of the beds in this carriage, or the type of train that has these carriages:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm travelling overnight so I've reserved a sleeper.",
          "The 11.45 to Venice is a sleeper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the heavy horizontal blocks that supports a railway track",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small gold or silver ring that is worn in a pierced ear (= one that has a hole in it) to stop the hole from closing while other earrings are not being worn",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is suddenly and surprisingly successful after a long period of not achieving anything",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a spy who only becomes active a long time after being put in place by an organization or country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing for a baby that covers the whole body, worn especially at night",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sleeping person:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a very light sleeper (= he wakes easily)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sleeper is also a person or thing that is unexpectedly successful:",
        "examples": [
          "We almost gave up on this line of merchandise, but it's a real sleeper – it keeps selling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product, film, book, etc. that becomes a sudden success, after a period of not being successful at all:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie cost only $400,000 to make, and then blew up into a $39 million sleeper.",
          "Her book has been the big sleeper hit of the literary scene."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sleepers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who sleeps in the stated way:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a light sleeper - the slightest noise wakes me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a carriage in a train with beds for passengers to sleep in, or one of the beds in this carriage, or the type of train that has these carriages:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm travelling overnight so I've reserved a sleeper.",
          "The 11.45 to Venice is a sleeper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the heavy horizontal blocks that supports a railway track",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small gold or silver ring that is worn in a pierced ear (= one that has a hole in it) to stop the hole from closing while other earrings are not being worn",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is suddenly and surprisingly successful after a long period of not achieving anything",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a spy who only becomes active a long time after being put in place by an organization or country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing for a baby that covers the whole body, worn especially at night",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sleeping person:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a very light sleeper (= he wakes easily)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sleeper is also a person or thing that is unexpectedly successful:",
        "examples": [
          "We almost gave up on this line of merchandise, but it's a real sleeper – it keeps selling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product, film, book, etc. that becomes a sudden success, after a period of not being successful at all:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie cost only $400,000 to make, and then blew up into a $39 million sleeper.",
          "Her book has been the big sleeper hit of the literary scene."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sleepily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows you are tired and want to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "She stumbled to the door sleepily, rubbing her eyes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sleeping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in or relating to the state of sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked lovingly at the sleeping child.",
          "New technology allows scientists to watch the sleeping brain at work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state or condition of being in a state of sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "Crying, eating, and sleeping are very demanding jobs for babies.",
          "Sleeping is forbidden on the team plane."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sleepless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without any sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "I've spent so many sleepless nights worrying about him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "Alone and sleepless, she stared miserably up at the ceiling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without sleeping, or without being able to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve spent so many sleepless nights worrying about him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sleepover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of party when a young person or a group of young people stay for the night at the house of a friend",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a visit to another person's home to spend the night:",
        "examples": [
          "Games, DVDs, and junk food are sleepover mainstays for both boys and girls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sleepovers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of party when a young person or a group of young people stay for the night at the house of a friend",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a visit to another person's home to spend the night:",
        "examples": [
          "Games, DVDs, and junk food are sleepover mainstays for both boys and girls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sleeps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the resting state in which the body is not active and the mind is unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "I haven't had enough sleep.",
          "Teenagers need more sleep than adults.",
          "get some sleep I must get some sleep - I'm exhausted.",
          "Go home and get some sleep.",
          "I like at least seven hours' sleep a night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll find that your baby usually goes to sleep after a feed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in starting to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't get to sleep at all last night, I was so worried."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "have a sleep UK You must be tired after all that driving - why don't you have a little sleep?",
          "fall into a deep sleep He fell into a deep sleep.",
          "good night's sleep You'll feel better after a good night's sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a night's sleep, used especially when saying how far away in time something is:",
        "examples": [
          "It's only one more sleep till we go to Disneyland!",
          "How many sleeps until I see you again, Daddy?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a yellowish substance sometimes found in the corners of the eyes after sleeping",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in the state of rest when your eyes are closed, your body is not active, and your mind is unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't sleep because of all the noise next door.",
          "sleep late I slept late on Sunday morning.",
          "sleep at night How can Jayne sleep at night with all those worries on her mind!",
          "sleep the night We had dinner with Ann and Charles and slept the night there (= at their home)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle, tent, etc. sleeps a particular number of people, it provides enough space or beds for that number of people to be able to sleep in it:",
        "examples": [
          "The tent sleeps four comfortably."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sleep very well:",
        "examples": [
          "I went to bed early and slept like a log."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to delay making a decision about something important until the next day so that you have time to consider it carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I sleep on it, and tell you my decision tomorrow?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay no attention to something important or impressive:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be mad to sleep on such an opportunity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sleep outside because you have no home and no money:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of kids are sleeping rough on the streets of the capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to someone who is going to bed to tell them you hope they sleep well:",
        "examples": [
          "Sleep tight - see you in the morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the resting state in which the body is not active and the mind is unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "I usually sit up in bed and watch the TV news before going to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a resting state in which the body is not active and the mind is unconscious:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I was too excited to sleep much that night.",
          "[ T ] The boat sleeps four (= has space for four people to sleep) comfortably."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sleepwalk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get out of bed and walk around while you are sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "I sleepwalked when I was a child.",
          "Try not to wake him when he's sleepwalking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act without paying any attention to what you are doing, or without thinking carefully about what might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "She sleepwalked her way into a scandal.",
          "Until his cancer diagnosis, he had been sleepwalking through his life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sleepwalker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who gets out of bed and walks around while they are sleeping",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sleepwalking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of getting out of bed and walking around while you are sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "Sleepwalking is normal and children typically grow out of the habit around age 12.",
          "Doctors say sleepwalking is more common than most people realize."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of walking in the night while still sleeping",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sleepy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "tired and wanting to sleep",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sleepy place is quiet and without much activity or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "They retired to a sleepy little town in the south of Italy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tired and needing sleep",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sleepyhead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a child, who is tired and looks as if they want to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] Come on, sleepyhead, let's get you to bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, esp. a child, who is tired and looks ready to sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on, sleepyhead, it’s time for bed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sleeve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of clothing that covers some or all of the arm:",
        "examples": [
          "short/long sleeves",
          "The sleeves are too long for me.",
          "You'd better roll your sleeves up or you'll get them dirty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cover to protect something:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you put the record back in its sleeve, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube-shaped covering to protect a part of a machine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tattoo (= permanent skin decoration) that covers the whole of someone's arm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of clothing that covers some or all of the arm:",
        "examples": [
          "I wore the black dress with the short sleeves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sleeves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of clothing that covers some or all of the arm:",
        "examples": [
          "short/long sleeves",
          "The sleeves are too long for me.",
          "You'd better roll your sleeves up or you'll get them dirty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cover to protect something:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you put the record back in its sleeve, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube-shaped covering to protect a part of a machine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tattoo (= permanent skin decoration) that covers the whole of someone's arm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of clothing that covers some or all of the arm:",
        "examples": [
          "I wore the black dress with the short sleeves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sleigh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of sledge pulled by animals, especially horses or dogs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large sled (= vehicle for traveling over snow and ice) pulled by animals, esp. horses:",
        "examples": [
          "a sleigh ride"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sleight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "speed and skill of the hand when performing tricks:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of these conjuring tricks depend on sleight of hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skilful hiding of the truth in order to win an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "By some statistical sleight of hand the government has produced figures showing that unemployment has recently fallen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "speed and skill with the hands when performing tricks that seem to be magic",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slender": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thin and delicate, often in a way that is attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "He put his hands around her slender waist.",
          "The plant's leaves are long and slender."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small in amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "a man of slender means (= without much money)",
          "The chances of settling this dispute through talks seem increasingly slender."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thin:",
        "examples": [
          "The slender book runs all of 150 pages.",
          "Sarane is a tall, slender man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slept": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of sleep",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of sleep",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large amount or number:",
        "examples": [
          "The product inspired a whole slew of copycats.",
          "The bad weather could bring a slew of bankruptcies among farmers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a vehicle) to turn or be turned round suddenly and awkwardly:",
        "examples": [
          "The car hit a patch of ice and slewed around violently.",
          "He slewed the van to the left to avoid the dog.",
          "Eventually the pilot managed to slew the aircraft round before it settled on all wheels on the runway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of slay",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount or number:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a whole slew of new movies that I want to see."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat, often thin, piece of food that has been cut from a larger piece:",
        "examples": [
          "a slice of bread/cake",
          "cucumber/lemon slices",
          "Would you like another slice of ham/beef?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of something, such as an amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "We agreed before we did the deal that we'd both take an equal slice of the profit.",
          "The film presents us with a fascinating slice of history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kitchen utensil with a wide blade, used for serving pieces of food:",
        "examples": [
          "a cake/fish slice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in tennis, the action of hitting the bottom of the ball so that it does not bounce very high when it hits the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "That wonderful backhand slice of Maria's sends the ball where her opponent just can't reach it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the sports of golf and baseball, the action of hitting a ball so that it goes to one side rather than straight in front",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut something into thin, flat pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "Slice the mushrooms thinly and fry in butter.",
          "[ + two objects ] Could you slice me a very thin piece of cake/slice a very thin piece of cake for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to easily cut into or through something with a sharp knife:",
        "examples": [
          "He screamed as the blade sliced into his leg.",
          "figurative She watched his slim strong body as it sliced effortlessly through the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the sports of golf and baseball, to hit a ball so that it goes to one side rather than straight in front:",
        "examples": [
          "Sara sliced the ball, sending it a hundred yards or so to the left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you slice the ball in a game of tennis, you hit the bottom of the ball so that it does not bounce very high when it hits the ground.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, often thin piece of food that has been cut from a larger piece:",
        "examples": [
          "a slice of bread/cake/pizza"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. A slice is also any small part that has been separated from something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "She demanded a slice of the profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe a story as a slice of life, you mean that it shows ordinary details of the lives of the people mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "The drama is a slice of life about Puerto Ricans living in the Bronx."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut something into thin pieces, or to cut one or more thin pieces from something:",
        "examples": [
          "Slice the onions and fry them in butter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part or share of something, especially an amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "a/sb's slice of sth The energy development company has quickly increased its slice of the US market.",
          "She agreed to help us out in exchange for a slice of the profits.",
          "a big/large/small slice of sth The best plan would be to buy a bigger slice of the network."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sliced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "cut into thin, flat pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "sliced bread/ham/tomato"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slicer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine or tool for slicing particular types of food:",
        "examples": [
          "an egg/bread/meat slicer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slices": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat, often thin, piece of food that has been cut from a larger piece:",
        "examples": [
          "a slice of bread/cake",
          "cucumber/lemon slices",
          "Would you like another slice of ham/beef?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of something, such as an amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "We agreed before we did the deal that we'd both take an equal slice of the profit.",
          "The film presents us with a fascinating slice of history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kitchen utensil with a wide blade, used for serving pieces of food:",
        "examples": [
          "a cake/fish slice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in tennis, the action of hitting the bottom of the ball so that it does not bounce very high when it hits the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "That wonderful backhand slice of Maria's sends the ball where her opponent just can't reach it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the sports of golf and baseball, the action of hitting a ball so that it goes to one side rather than straight in front",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut something into thin, flat pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "Slice the mushrooms thinly and fry in butter.",
          "[ + two objects ] Could you slice me a very thin piece of cake/slice a very thin piece of cake for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to easily cut into or through something with a sharp knife:",
        "examples": [
          "He screamed as the blade sliced into his leg.",
          "figurative She watched his slim strong body as it sliced effortlessly through the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the sports of golf and baseball, to hit a ball so that it goes to one side rather than straight in front:",
        "examples": [
          "Sara sliced the ball, sending it a hundred yards or so to the left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you slice the ball in a game of tennis, you hit the bottom of the ball so that it does not bounce very high when it hits the ground.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, often thin piece of food that has been cut from a larger piece:",
        "examples": [
          "a slice of bread/cake/pizza"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. A slice is also any small part that has been separated from something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "She demanded a slice of the profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe a story as a slice of life, you mean that it shows ordinary details of the lives of the people mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "The drama is a slice of life about Puerto Ricans living in the Bronx."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut something into thin pieces, or to cut one or more thin pieces from something:",
        "examples": [
          "Slice the onions and fry them in butter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part or share of something, especially an amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "a/sb's slice of sth The energy development company has quickly increased its slice of the US market.",
          "She agreed to help us out in exchange for a slice of the profits.",
          "a big/large/small slice of sth The best plan would be to buy a bigger slice of the network."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slicing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut something into thin, flat pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "Slice the mushrooms thinly and fry in butter.",
          "[ + two objects ] Could you slice me a very thin piece of cake/slice a very thin piece of cake for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to easily cut into or through something with a sharp knife:",
        "examples": [
          "He screamed as the blade sliced into his leg.",
          "figurative She watched his slim strong body as it sliced effortlessly through the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the sports of golf and baseball, to hit a ball so that it goes to one side rather than straight in front:",
        "examples": [
          "Sara sliced the ball, sending it a hundred yards or so to the left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you slice the ball in a game of tennis, you hit the bottom of the ball so that it does not bounce very high when it hits the ground.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "operating or performing skilfully and effectively, without problems and without seeming to need effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Manilow gave the slick, polished performance that we've come to expect.",
          "A slick pass from Eaves to Brinkworth set up the goal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skilful and effective but not sincere or honest:",
        "examples": [
          "It's that sort of slick sales talk that I mistrust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "smooth, wet and slippery (= difficult to move on without sliding):",
        "examples": [
          "The car skidded badly on the slick road surface.",
          "The floor of the room was slick with his blood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "smooth and shiny:",
        "examples": [
          "From the helm the hull of the boat looks slick, sleek and fast.",
          "Good straightening irons will give your hair a slick finish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause hair to be smooth and close to the head by brushing it flat, often using a substance to make it stick:",
        "examples": [
          "He slicked his hair back with gel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "operating or performing skillfully and effectively and without seeming to try hard:",
        "examples": [
          "Maz was such a slick fielder, one of the best in baseball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Slick can sometimes mean skillful and effective but lacking in sincerity:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a slick politician with an answer for everything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a smooth, shiny surface so that you tend to slide when walking or riding on it:",
        "examples": [
          "roads slick with ice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause hair to be smooth and shiny:",
        "examples": [
          "His hair was slicked back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is slick is clever or attractive to look at, but may not have much real meaning or any important ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "a slick magazine/brochure",
          "slick advertising/marketing/presentation The Liberal Party's slick marketing has not convinced voters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is slick has an attractive manner and is good at persuading people, but may not be sincere or moral:",
        "examples": [
          "He's slick and funny, but human underneath.",
          "a slick salesman/politician"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move easily and without interruption over a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "When I was little I used to like sliding on the polished floor in my socks.",
          "We have one of those doors in the kitchen that slides open.",
          "He slid the letter into his pocket while no one was looking.",
          "sliding doors There is a dining room with sliding glass doors that lead onto a balcony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to reach one of the bases (= the places that players much reach in order to score) by throwing yourself forwards along the ground, usually with your feet in front of you:",
        "examples": [
          "He slid into second base to avoid being thrown out.",
          "Katz managed to slide under the third baseman's tag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If music slides, the sound moves smoothly from one note to another, so that the individual notes are not heard separately:",
        "examples": [
          "The music slides and quivers.",
          "The effect comes from one note sliding into another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go into a worse state, often through lack of control or care:",
        "examples": [
          "The dollar slid against other major currencies.",
          "Car exports slid by 40 percent this year.",
          "slide back He was improving for a while, but I think he's sliding back into his old habits.",
          "let it slide I was doing really well with my diet, but I've let it slide (= not tried so hard) recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of moving easily and without interruption over a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The car went into a slide when I put my foot on the brake.",
          "Getting into this section requires a head-first slide down a chute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden movement of a large mass of mud (= wet earth) or rock down a hill:",
        "examples": [
          "mud/rock slide The storm brought devastating floods and mud/rock slides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure for children to play on which has a slope for them to slide down and usually a set of steps leading up to the slope",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part that moves easily backwards and forwards on an instrument or machine:",
        "examples": [
          "the slide on a trombone"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, an act of throwing yourself forwards along the ground towards one of the bases (= the places that players much reach in order to score), usually with your feet in front of you:",
        "examples": [
          "Rose made a head-first slide into third base.",
          "He injured his hand making a dangerous slide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smooth movement from one note to another when playing or singing, in which the individual notes are not heard separately:",
        "examples": [
          "His music is characterized by brusque rhythms, scratches, and slides.",
          "A violinist will use a slide or a dynamic change to add expression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of moving into a worse state, often through lack of control or care:",
        "examples": [
          "halt the slide into The government must take measures, he said, to halt the country's slide into recession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of photographic film in a frame that, when light is passed through it, shows a larger image on a screen or plain surface:",
        "examples": [
          "colour slides"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the screens in a presentation (= a talk that uses images and texts to give information) created on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "My slides were all in the wrong order.",
          "Her first slide showed an image of an explosion with a large question mark over it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of glass on which you put something in order to look at it through a microscope",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of plastic shoe that you can slide your foot into, open at the front and the back, with a wide band or bands across the top of the foot:",
        "examples": [
          "pool slide This season, the must-have pool slide makes a welcome return for sports fans and the fashion pack alike.",
          "If there's one piece of advice I can give you, it's buy a pair of sliders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to move easily over a surface, or to move in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My mother slid into the car seat next to me.",
          "[ T ] He slid his hand into his back pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go into a worse state, often through lack of control or care:",
        "examples": [
          "The stock market crashed in October 1929 and the nation slid into a depression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of film in a frame which, when light is passed through it, shows a photograph on a screen:",
        "examples": [
          "The art history professor showed us slides of the Parthenon today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In scientific study, a slide is a small piece of glass on which you put something in order to look at it through a microscope (= device that makes small objects look larger) and see its structure.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement into a worse state, often through lack of control or care:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt he was on a downward slide in which nothing was going right in his life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure used by children in their play that has a smooth, sloping side which lets them move down quickly from the top to the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become worse, lower, or less in value, especially gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "Economists predict that house prices will continue to slide in most areas.",
          "Manufacturing employment has slid for seven months in Minnesota.",
          "slide (from sth) to sth The nation's unemployment rate slid to less than 5% last month.",
          "slide into sth The economy was sliding into deep crisis.",
          "Returns from Government bonds also slid sharply from 6.3% last year to 4.5% this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of becoming worse, lower, or less:",
        "examples": [
          "Several ministers expressed their worry at the euro's slide.",
          "a slide in sth The last few months have seen a sharp slide in voter confidence.",
          "a slide of sth The corporation's shares ended the day at 509p, a slide of 13p.",
          "a downward/sharp/steady slide",
          "halt/stop/reverse a slide The French central bank yesterday succeeded in reversing the slide in the franc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a series of computer screens of information shown in a presentation:",
        "examples": [
          "The final slide showed two graphs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slider": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part on a machine, computer, etc. that is used to control something, for example the volume that something is played at:",
        "examples": [
          "These videos all have a volume slider."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of small sandwich, especially a small hamburger, served as a snack or at the start of a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "pork sliders",
          "The slider was served on a small grilled bun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a throw in which the ball moves towards or away from the batter (= the player who tries to hit the ball) as it reaches them:",
        "examples": [
          "He throws mostly sliders and curveballs.",
          "I had trouble hitting his slider."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sliders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part on a machine, computer, etc. that is used to control something, for example the volume that something is played at:",
        "examples": [
          "These videos all have a volume slider."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of small sandwich, especially a small hamburger, served as a snack or at the start of a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "pork sliders",
          "The slider was served on a small grilled bun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a throw in which the ball moves towards or away from the batter (= the player who tries to hit the ball) as it reaches them:",
        "examples": [
          "He throws mostly sliders and curveballs.",
          "I had trouble hitting his slider."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slides": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move easily and without interruption over a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "When I was little I used to like sliding on the polished floor in my socks.",
          "We have one of those doors in the kitchen that slides open.",
          "He slid the letter into his pocket while no one was looking.",
          "sliding doors There is a dining room with sliding glass doors that lead onto a balcony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to reach one of the bases (= the places that players much reach in order to score) by throwing yourself forwards along the ground, usually with your feet in front of you:",
        "examples": [
          "He slid into second base to avoid being thrown out.",
          "Katz managed to slide under the third baseman's tag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If music slides, the sound moves smoothly from one note to another, so that the individual notes are not heard separately:",
        "examples": [
          "The music slides and quivers.",
          "The effect comes from one note sliding into another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go into a worse state, often through lack of control or care:",
        "examples": [
          "The dollar slid against other major currencies.",
          "Car exports slid by 40 percent this year.",
          "slide back He was improving for a while, but I think he's sliding back into his old habits.",
          "let it slide I was doing really well with my diet, but I've let it slide (= not tried so hard) recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of moving easily and without interruption over a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The car went into a slide when I put my foot on the brake.",
          "Getting into this section requires a head-first slide down a chute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden movement of a large mass of mud (= wet earth) or rock down a hill:",
        "examples": [
          "mud/rock slide The storm brought devastating floods and mud/rock slides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure for children to play on which has a slope for them to slide down and usually a set of steps leading up to the slope",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part that moves easily backwards and forwards on an instrument or machine:",
        "examples": [
          "the slide on a trombone"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, an act of throwing yourself forwards along the ground towards one of the bases (= the places that players much reach in order to score), usually with your feet in front of you:",
        "examples": [
          "Rose made a head-first slide into third base.",
          "He injured his hand making a dangerous slide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smooth movement from one note to another when playing or singing, in which the individual notes are not heard separately:",
        "examples": [
          "His music is characterized by brusque rhythms, scratches, and slides.",
          "A violinist will use a slide or a dynamic change to add expression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of moving into a worse state, often through lack of control or care:",
        "examples": [
          "halt the slide into The government must take measures, he said, to halt the country's slide into recession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of photographic film in a frame that, when light is passed through it, shows a larger image on a screen or plain surface:",
        "examples": [
          "colour slides"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the screens in a presentation (= a talk that uses images and texts to give information) created on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "My slides were all in the wrong order.",
          "Her first slide showed an image of an explosion with a large question mark over it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of glass on which you put something in order to look at it through a microscope",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of plastic shoe that you can slide your foot into, open at the front and the back, with a wide band or bands across the top of the foot:",
        "examples": [
          "pool slide This season, the must-have pool slide makes a welcome return for sports fans and the fashion pack alike.",
          "If there's one piece of advice I can give you, it's buy a pair of sliders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to move easily over a surface, or to move in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My mother slid into the car seat next to me.",
          "[ T ] He slid his hand into his back pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go into a worse state, often through lack of control or care:",
        "examples": [
          "The stock market crashed in October 1929 and the nation slid into a depression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of film in a frame which, when light is passed through it, shows a photograph on a screen:",
        "examples": [
          "The art history professor showed us slides of the Parthenon today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In scientific study, a slide is a small piece of glass on which you put something in order to look at it through a microscope (= device that makes small objects look larger) and see its structure.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement into a worse state, often through lack of control or care:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt he was on a downward slide in which nothing was going right in his life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure used by children in their play that has a smooth, sloping side which lets them move down quickly from the top to the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become worse, lower, or less in value, especially gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "Economists predict that house prices will continue to slide in most areas.",
          "Manufacturing employment has slid for seven months in Minnesota.",
          "slide (from sth) to sth The nation's unemployment rate slid to less than 5% last month.",
          "slide into sth The economy was sliding into deep crisis.",
          "Returns from Government bonds also slid sharply from 6.3% last year to 4.5% this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of becoming worse, lower, or less:",
        "examples": [
          "Several ministers expressed their worry at the euro's slide.",
          "a slide in sth The last few months have seen a sharp slide in voter confidence.",
          "a slide of sth The corporation's shares ended the day at 509p, a slide of 13p.",
          "a downward/sharp/steady slide",
          "halt/stop/reverse a slide The French central bank yesterday succeeded in reversing the slide in the franc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a series of computer screens of information shown in a presentation:",
        "examples": [
          "The final slide showed two graphs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sliding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small in amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "a slight improvement",
          "a slight incline",
          "She had a slight headache.",
          "the slightest idea I don't have the slightest idea what he's talking about."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not at all:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Does it worry you?\" \"Not in the slightest.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people) thin and delicate:",
        "examples": [
          "Like most long-distance runners she is very slight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not dealing with very serious or important subjects, or not needing much serious thought:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a slight but enjoyable tale.",
          "His terrific performance lifts this otherwise slight film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to insult someone by ignoring them or treating them as if they are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt slighted when my boss thanked everyone but me for their hard work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that insults a person because someone fails to pay attention to them or to treat them with the respect that they deserve:",
        "examples": [
          "I regarded her failure to acknowledge my greeting as a slight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small in amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "He speaks with a slight French accent.",
          "She had a slight cold, but wasn’t feeling too bad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people) thin and delicate:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a young man of slight build with sensitive eyes and expressive hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to insult someone by not paying attention or by treating the person as unimportant:",
        "examples": [
          "He slighted his wife by neglecting to introduce her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slighted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to feel insulted because someone has done or said something that shows that they think you are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "Annie felt slighted because she hadn't been invited to the meeting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slightest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small in amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "a slight improvement",
          "a slight incline",
          "She had a slight headache.",
          "the slightest idea I don't have the slightest idea what he's talking about."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not at all:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Does it worry you?\" \"Not in the slightest.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people) thin and delicate:",
        "examples": [
          "Like most long-distance runners she is very slight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not dealing with very serious or important subjects, or not needing much serious thought:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a slight but enjoyable tale.",
          "His terrific performance lifts this otherwise slight film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to insult someone by ignoring them or treating them as if they are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt slighted when my boss thanked everyone but me for their hard work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that insults a person because someone fails to pay attention to them or to treat them with the respect that they deserve:",
        "examples": [
          "I regarded her failure to acknowledge my greeting as a slight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small in amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "He speaks with a slight French accent.",
          "She had a slight cold, but wasn’t feeling too bad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people) thin and delicate:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a young man of slight build with sensitive eyes and expressive hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to insult someone by not paying attention or by treating the person as unimportant:",
        "examples": [
          "He slighted his wife by neglecting to introduce her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slightly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a little:",
        "examples": [
          "She's slightly taller than her sister.",
          "I'm slightly upset she forgot my birthday.",
          "I'm slightly worried that she'll get lost on the way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is slightly built is thin and delicate.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a small amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s slightly taller than her sister."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of people) attractively thin:",
        "examples": [
          "slim hips/legs",
          "She has a lovely slim figure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very small:",
        "examples": [
          "They only have a slim chance of winning (= it's unlikely that they will win)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to get thinner by eating less food and doing more exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "You don't have much lunch - are you slimming?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "East African for AIDS (= a serious disease that destroys the body's ability to fight infection)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "thin, or (esp. of people) attractively thin:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s published several slim volumes of poetry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Slim also means only a little or not much:",
        "examples": [
          "Coaches told him his chances of making the team were slim at best."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small or slight, especially in a way that makes success difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The trend was upwards, but the gains were slim.",
          "The polls show Brackett leading by a slim 51% to her opponent's 49%.",
          "The pizza delivery chain operates on a philosophy of slim margins and huge volume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slim chance or possibility is not likely to happen or be true:",
        "examples": [
          "The likelihood of selling the machinery at that price is slim.",
          "a slim chance/possibility A member of the board said there was only a slim chance of the merger succeeding.",
          "There is still a slim hope of the negotiations ending well for union members."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slim company or organization is one that has been made smaller, and often more effective, by reducing the number of employees it has:",
        "examples": [
          "The result of the changes is a slimmer organization that is better able to respond to its customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the number of people who work in a company or organization, often so that it operates more effectively:",
        "examples": [
          "Margins are to be widened and central expenses slimmed down.",
          "The government developed a public works program as one way of slimming the 12% jobless rate.",
          "slim (down) to sth Having slimmed down to around 1400 staff, the company is now recruiting again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sticky liquid substance that is unpleasant to touch, such as the liquid produced by fish and snails, or the greenish-brown substance found near water:",
        "examples": [
          "There was revolting green slime in between the bathroom tiles.",
          "You could see trails of slime where the slugs had crossed the path."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, sticky, coloured substance for children to play with :",
        "examples": [
          "We had a can of green slime that we used to play with.",
          "The kids have been making their own slime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smooth, sticky, liquid substance usually considered unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "A greenish slime covered the surface of the water near the sewer pipe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slimmer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is trying to get thinner by eating less and doing more exercise",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slimy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered in slime:",
        "examples": [
          "Although snakes look slimy, their skin is actually dry to the touch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe a person or their manner as slimy, you mean that they appear to be friendly but in a way that you find unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the very worst kind of slimy salesman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "covered in slime:",
        "examples": [
          "slimy seaweed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you describe a person as slimy, you mean that the person appears to be friendly but cannot be trusted and is not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "He was really a slimy character."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to throw or drop something carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't just sling your bag on the floor!",
          "If any of the letters aren't interesting just sling them in the bin.",
          "I'll just sling together a few things (= put what I need to take with me in a bag) and I'll be ready to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw or give something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] Sling me a pen, will you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hang something over something, especially in a careless way:",
        "examples": [
          "I usually sling my jacket over the back of my chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that uses a strap, piece of cloth, or ropes for supporting, lifting, or carrying objects:",
        "examples": [
          "The cylinder was lifted from the seabed in a sling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for supporting a broken or damaged arm in which the arm is held in front of the body in a piece of cloth that is tied around the neck:",
        "examples": [
          "I had my arm in a sling for six weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device like a bag for carrying a baby, tied to the front or the back of an adult's body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a simple weapon used mainly in the past in which a strap held at the ends was used for throwing stones",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw or drop something quickly and not very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "She came in and slung her coat over a chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used to support, lift, or carry objects, often by ropes or straps:",
        "examples": [
          "The helicopter lowered a sling to the boat and rescued the sailor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "medical A sling is a piece of material tied around the neck and providing support for a broken or damaged arm while it heals:",
        "examples": [
          "They put his arm in a sling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slinging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to throw or drop something carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't just sling your bag on the floor!",
          "If any of the letters aren't interesting just sling them in the bin.",
          "I'll just sling together a few things (= put what I need to take with me in a bag) and I'll be ready to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw or give something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] Sling me a pen, will you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hang something over something, especially in a careless way:",
        "examples": [
          "I usually sling my jacket over the back of my chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that uses a strap, piece of cloth, or ropes for supporting, lifting, or carrying objects:",
        "examples": [
          "The cylinder was lifted from the seabed in a sling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for supporting a broken or damaged arm in which the arm is held in front of the body in a piece of cloth that is tied around the neck:",
        "examples": [
          "I had my arm in a sling for six weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device like a bag for carrying a baby, tied to the front or the back of an adult's body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a simple weapon used mainly in the past in which a strap held at the ends was used for throwing stones",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw or drop something quickly and not very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "She came in and slung her coat over a chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used to support, lift, or carry objects, often by ropes or straps:",
        "examples": [
          "The helicopter lowered a sling to the boat and rescued the sailor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "medical A sling is a piece of material tied around the neck and providing support for a broken or damaged arm while it heals:",
        "examples": [
          "They put his arm in a sling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to throw or drop something carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't just sling your bag on the floor!",
          "If any of the letters aren't interesting just sling them in the bin.",
          "I'll just sling together a few things (= put what I need to take with me in a bag) and I'll be ready to go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw or give something to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] Sling me a pen, will you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hang something over something, especially in a careless way:",
        "examples": [
          "I usually sling my jacket over the back of my chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that uses a strap, piece of cloth, or ropes for supporting, lifting, or carrying objects:",
        "examples": [
          "The cylinder was lifted from the seabed in a sling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for supporting a broken or damaged arm in which the arm is held in front of the body in a piece of cloth that is tied around the neck:",
        "examples": [
          "I had my arm in a sling for six weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device like a bag for carrying a baby, tied to the front or the back of an adult's body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a simple weapon used mainly in the past in which a strap held at the ends was used for throwing stones",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw or drop something quickly and not very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "She came in and slung her coat over a chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used to support, lift, or carry objects, often by ropes or straps:",
        "examples": [
          "The helicopter lowered a sling to the boat and rescued the sailor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "medical A sling is a piece of material tied around the neck and providing support for a broken or damaged arm while it heals:",
        "examples": [
          "They put his arm in a sling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slingshot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Y-shaped stick or piece of metal with a piece of elastic (= material that stretches) attached to the top parts, used especially by children for shooting small stones",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in motor racing, to pass another car by driving behind it to gain speed using less power, before accelerating (= increasing speed) and moving past it :",
        "examples": [
          "Stewart used the momentum to shift to the inside and slingshot around to the lead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push something or someone somewhere with a lot of force, or to be pushed somewhere with a lot of force:",
        "examples": [
          "The surfers used jet skis to provide them with the initial momentum to slingshot them onto the giant waves.",
          "The spaceship slingshot through space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone or something to suddenly be in a particular situation, area of activity, etc., or to suddenly be in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Somehow, this PR catastrophe slingshot her back onto the music charts.",
          "Candidates are going to have to win South Carolina to slingshot into that national primary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a Y-shaped stick with a piece of elastic fixed to the top parts, used esp. by children for shooting small stones",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to slide without intending to:",
        "examples": [
          "She slipped on the ice.",
          "Careful you don't slip - there's water on the floor.",
          "The razor slipped while he was shaving and he cut himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move out of the correct position:",
        "examples": [
          "Her hat had slipped over one eye.",
          "He could feel the rope slipping out of his grasp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go somewhere or put something somewhere quickly, often so that you are not noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "slip out of Just slip out of the room while nobody's looking.",
          "slip between She slipped between the cool cotton sheets and was soon asleep.",
          "slip something into something He slipped a piece of paper into my hand with his address on it.",
          "[ + two objects ] If you slip the waiter some money/slip some money to the waiter he'll give you the best table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go into a worse state, often because of lack of control or care:",
        "examples": [
          "Productivity in the factory has slipped noticeably in the last year.",
          "The schedule has started to slip (= things are happening later than planned).",
          "I don't know what went wrong, I must be slipping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get free from, leave, or escape something:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship slipped its moorings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in boxing, to avoid a punch (= hit) by quickly moving your body or head:",
        "examples": [
          "slip a punch He knew how to slip punches beautifully.",
          "Ruiz slipped a left jab and blasted Petrov in the temple with a perfect right hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go down in value:",
        "examples": [
          "slip against The dollar slipped against the Japanese yen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper:",
        "examples": [
          "slip of paper When I have an idea, I write it on a slip of paper and put it in this box.",
          "If you want to order a book fill out the green slip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small mistake:",
        "examples": [
          "make a slip She's made one or two slips - mainly spelling errors - but it's basically well written."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of falling or sliding:",
        "examples": [
          "One slip meant a long tumble to the rocks below."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something becomes worse:",
        "examples": [
          "A slip in the value of the U.S. dollar helped push prices higher.",
          "a slip in standards"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of underwear that is like a dress or skirt",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where a boat or ship can be parked, between two piers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a position of a fielder (= a player who tries to stop the other team from scoring by stopping or catching the ball) who is close to and behind the batter (= the player who tries to hit the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "He edged an off-cutter and the catch was well taken at first slip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a player who fields (= tries to stop the other team from scoring by stopping or catching the ball) at the position of slip:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a very attacking field with three slips and two gullies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small and thin, usually because of being young:",
        "examples": [
          "slip of a girl I knew her when she was a slip of a girl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to escape from someone who is following or chasing you:",
        "examples": [
          "The robber took to the rooftops, and that's how he gave the police the slip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to slide suddenly and without intending to:",
        "examples": [
          "He slipped on an icy sidewalk and broke his hip.",
          "The blanket began to slip off my shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move easily and quietly so you are not noticed, or to move something easily into position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He was able to slip out of the room without disturbing anyone.",
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] Ben slipped the credit card into the machine.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] fig. While I napped in my chair, the hours slipped by."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you slip something to someone, you give it to that person without attracting attention:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] I slipped some money to the maitre d’ to get a table.",
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] She slipped her hand into his."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change to a worse state or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve slipped even further behind schedule.",
          "After slipping into a coma, he never woke up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get away from or get free from something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The dog slipped its leash and ran off.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The ball slipped through my fingers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper:",
        "examples": [
          "You get a slip from the cash machine when you take out money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mistake that someone makes when not being careful:",
        "examples": [
          "She has made some slips lately that show she’s thinking about other things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "women’s underwear that is shaped like a skirt or a dress",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become worse, lower, or less in value:",
        "examples": [
          "He sold his shares, just before sales began to slip.",
          "slip against sth The dollar slipped against the Japanese yen.",
          "slip (from sth) to sth February crude oil slipped 1¢ to $18.96 a barrel.",
          "The proportion of shares held by UK individuals slipped from 14% to 13% last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the level or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a slip in something The retail group reported a 5% slip in sales.",
          "recent slips in the value of the stock market"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper, especially with writing on it:",
        "examples": [
          "When I gave him his credit card slip, he added a $20 tip.",
          "She scribbled a number on a slip of paper and handed it to me.",
          "reply/packing slip Packing slips show the retailer's name and address.",
          "credit/debit/withdrawal slip"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mistake:",
        "examples": [
          "Management made a costly slip by ignoring such obvious warning signs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small mistake made while speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "Wall street is nervous, and any slip of the tongue can send markets sliding downhill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slipknot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a knot that can easily be made tighter or looser by pulling one of its ends",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slipped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slipper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of soft, comfortable shoe for wearing inside the house:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of slippers",
          "He put on his bathrobe and slippers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, comfortable shoe worn inside the house",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slippers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of soft, comfortable shoe for wearing inside the house:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of slippers",
          "He put on his bathrobe and slippers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, comfortable shoe worn inside the house",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slippery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is slippery, it is wet or smooth so that it slides easily or causes something to slide:",
        "examples": [
          "slippery soap",
          "a slippery floor",
          "The road was wet and slippery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is slippery cannot be trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "He's as slippery as an eel - you can never get a straight answer out of him.",
          "He's a slippery customer (= person), and I've never felt comfortable with him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a word, an idea, etc.) difficult to define (= to say what its meaning is) or to understand completely:",
        "examples": [
          "Realism in art is a notoriously slippery term to define.",
          "The lawyers argued that the word \"intended\" is a decidedly slippery one.",
          "They agreed that finance is a particularly slippery domain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sliding easily or causing something to slide because of being wet, smooth, or oily:",
        "examples": [
          "The sidewalks were slippery with ice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Slippery also means not certain:",
        "examples": [
          "Choosing the perfect juror can be a slippery matter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A person who is slippery is someone you feel you cannot trust:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a slippery fellow, full of schemes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slipping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to slide without intending to:",
        "examples": [
          "She slipped on the ice.",
          "Careful you don't slip - there's water on the floor.",
          "The razor slipped while he was shaving and he cut himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move out of the correct position:",
        "examples": [
          "Her hat had slipped over one eye.",
          "He could feel the rope slipping out of his grasp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go somewhere or put something somewhere quickly, often so that you are not noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "slip out of Just slip out of the room while nobody's looking.",
          "slip between She slipped between the cool cotton sheets and was soon asleep.",
          "slip something into something He slipped a piece of paper into my hand with his address on it.",
          "[ + two objects ] If you slip the waiter some money/slip some money to the waiter he'll give you the best table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go into a worse state, often because of lack of control or care:",
        "examples": [
          "Productivity in the factory has slipped noticeably in the last year.",
          "The schedule has started to slip (= things are happening later than planned).",
          "I don't know what went wrong, I must be slipping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get free from, leave, or escape something:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship slipped its moorings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in boxing, to avoid a punch (= hit) by quickly moving your body or head:",
        "examples": [
          "slip a punch He knew how to slip punches beautifully.",
          "Ruiz slipped a left jab and blasted Petrov in the temple with a perfect right hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go down in value:",
        "examples": [
          "slip against The dollar slipped against the Japanese yen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper:",
        "examples": [
          "slip of paper When I have an idea, I write it on a slip of paper and put it in this box.",
          "If you want to order a book fill out the green slip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small mistake:",
        "examples": [
          "make a slip She's made one or two slips - mainly spelling errors - but it's basically well written."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of falling or sliding:",
        "examples": [
          "One slip meant a long tumble to the rocks below."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when something becomes worse:",
        "examples": [
          "A slip in the value of the U.S. dollar helped push prices higher.",
          "a slip in standards"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of underwear that is like a dress or skirt",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where a boat or ship can be parked, between two piers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a position of a fielder (= a player who tries to stop the other team from scoring by stopping or catching the ball) who is close to and behind the batter (= the player who tries to hit the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "He edged an off-cutter and the catch was well taken at first slip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a player who fields (= tries to stop the other team from scoring by stopping or catching the ball) at the position of slip:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a very attacking field with three slips and two gullies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small and thin, usually because of being young:",
        "examples": [
          "slip of a girl I knew her when she was a slip of a girl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to escape from someone who is following or chasing you:",
        "examples": [
          "The robber took to the rooftops, and that's how he gave the police the slip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to slide suddenly and without intending to:",
        "examples": [
          "He slipped on an icy sidewalk and broke his hip.",
          "The blanket began to slip off my shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move easily and quietly so you are not noticed, or to move something easily into position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He was able to slip out of the room without disturbing anyone.",
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] Ben slipped the credit card into the machine.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] fig. While I napped in my chair, the hours slipped by."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you slip something to someone, you give it to that person without attracting attention:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] I slipped some money to the maitre d’ to get a table.",
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] She slipped her hand into his."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change to a worse state or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve slipped even further behind schedule.",
          "After slipping into a coma, he never woke up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get away from or get free from something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The dog slipped its leash and ran off.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The ball slipped through my fingers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper:",
        "examples": [
          "You get a slip from the cash machine when you take out money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mistake that someone makes when not being careful:",
        "examples": [
          "She has made some slips lately that show she’s thinking about other things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "women’s underwear that is shaped like a skirt or a dress",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become worse, lower, or less in value:",
        "examples": [
          "He sold his shares, just before sales began to slip.",
          "slip against sth The dollar slipped against the Japanese yen.",
          "slip (from sth) to sth February crude oil slipped 1¢ to $18.96 a barrel.",
          "The proportion of shares held by UK individuals slipped from 14% to 13% last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the level or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a slip in something The retail group reported a 5% slip in sales.",
          "recent slips in the value of the stock market"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper, especially with writing on it:",
        "examples": [
          "When I gave him his credit card slip, he added a $20 tip.",
          "She scribbled a number on a slip of paper and handed it to me.",
          "reply/packing slip Packing slips show the retailer's name and address.",
          "credit/debit/withdrawal slip"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mistake:",
        "examples": [
          "Management made a costly slip by ignoring such obvious warning signs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small mistake made while speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "Wall street is nervous, and any slip of the tongue can send markets sliding downhill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, straight, narrow cut in something:",
        "examples": [
          "He slit open the envelope with a knife.",
          "She killed herself by slitting her wrists.",
          "He was found the next day with his throat slit.",
          "She was wearing one of those skirts that's slit up the front."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a straight, narrow cut or opening in something:",
        "examples": [
          "Make a small slit in each chicken breast and push in a piece of garlic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a straight, narrow cut in something:",
        "examples": [
          "I slit open the envelope with a knife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a straight, narrow cut in something:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut slits in the piecrust.",
          "Her eyes are like little slits."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slither": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of bodies) to move easily and quickly across a surface while twisting or curving:",
        "examples": [
          "She watched the snake slither away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move by twisting or sliding:",
        "examples": [
          "A long snake slithered toward them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, straight, narrow cut in something:",
        "examples": [
          "He slit open the envelope with a knife.",
          "She killed herself by slitting her wrists.",
          "He was found the next day with his throat slit.",
          "She was wearing one of those skirts that's slit up the front."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a straight, narrow cut or opening in something:",
        "examples": [
          "Make a small slit in each chicken breast and push in a piece of garlic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a straight, narrow cut in something:",
        "examples": [
          "I slit open the envelope with a knife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a straight, narrow cut in something:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut slits in the piecrust.",
          "Her eyes are like little slits."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slitting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sliver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small, thin piece of something, usually broken off something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "a sliver of glass",
          "Just a sliver of cake for me, please - I shouldn't really be having any."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, sharp piece, usually broken off something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "The glass smashed into slivers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sliver is also any narrow or thin piece:",
        "examples": [
          "I just want a sliver of cake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slob": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a lazy, untidy, and often rude person:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a big fat slob of a man - I can't stand him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is messy, unattractive, and rude:",
        "examples": [
          "Some guys are real slobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A slob is also someone who is just an ordinary person:",
        "examples": [
          "a working slob"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slobber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to allow saliva or food to run out of the mouth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "saliva or food that has run out of the mouth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to let saliva (= the liquid in the mouth) or other liquid run out of the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "No one likes to have a dog slobber on them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slobbering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow saliva or food to run out of the mouth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slobs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a lazy, untidy, and often rude person:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a big fat slob of a man - I can't stand him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is messy, unattractive, and rude:",
        "examples": [
          "Some guys are real slobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A slob is also someone who is just an ordinary person:",
        "examples": [
          "a working slob"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to work hard over a long period, especially doing work that is difficult or boring:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been slogging away for days on this essay and I'm still not finished."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel or move with difficulty, for example through wet, sticky soil or snow, or when you are very tired:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite the rain, they slogged on for another six miles.",
          "They slogged up the trail in the rain.",
          "The soldiers slogged through mud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a ball hard and often in an uncontrolled way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of difficult or tiring effort:",
        "examples": [
          "This semester was a long hard slog; I'm glad it's over.",
          "That last hill before the finishing line was a long slog!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very hard, and often uncontrolled hit:",
        "examples": [
          "And that was a real slog from Kumar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk heavily and with difficulty, or to work hard on something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I slogged through a mess of paperwork.",
          "[ T ] We slogged our way through the mud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slogan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short easily remembered phrase, especially one used to advertise an idea or a product:",
        "examples": [
          "an advertising slogan",
          "a campaign slogan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, easily remembered phrase used to describe the character of something, esp. a political idea or a product:",
        "examples": [
          "That old campaign slogan really means that there should be jobs and enough food for all citizens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, easily remembered phrase used by an organization so that people will recognize it or its products:",
        "examples": [
          "advertising/marketing/branding slogan The company's advertising slogan in the 1970s and 1980s was \"You can be sure of Shell\".",
          "catchy/famous/popular slogan"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slogans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short easily remembered phrase, especially one used to advertise an idea or a product:",
        "examples": [
          "an advertising slogan",
          "a campaign slogan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, easily remembered phrase used to describe the character of something, esp. a political idea or a product:",
        "examples": [
          "That old campaign slogan really means that there should be jobs and enough food for all citizens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, easily remembered phrase used by an organization so that people will recognize it or its products:",
        "examples": [
          "advertising/marketing/branding slogan The company's advertising slogan in the 1970s and 1980s was \"You can be sure of Shell\".",
          "catchy/famous/popular slogan"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause a liquid to flow over the edge of a container through not taking care or making a rough movement:",
        "examples": [
          "Careful, you've just slopped coffee all over the carpet!",
          "Water slopped out of the bucket as he carried it up the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food that is more liquid than it should be and is therefore unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you tried the slop that they call stew in the canteen?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "liquid or wet food waste, especially when it is fed to animals:",
        "examples": [
          "We feed the slops to the pigs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid) to flow or fall over the edge of a container, or to cause a liquid to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The coffee slopped onto the tablecloth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slope": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a surface that lies at an angle to the horizontal so that some points on it are higher than others:",
        "examples": [
          "The roof is at a slope (= at an angle to a horizontal surface) of 30°."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(part of) the side of a hill or mountain:",
        "examples": [
          "a ski/mountain slope",
          "Snow had settled on some of the higher slopes.",
          "There's a very steep slope just before you reach the top of the mountain.",
          "There are some nice gentle (= not steep) slopes that we can ski down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be at an angle to the horizontal:",
        "examples": [
          "The path slopes up/down to the house.",
          "The football pitch sloped at the south end, so one half of the game had to be played uphill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a surface that rises at an angle, esp. a hill or mountain, or the angle at which something rises:",
        "examples": [
          "Students learn to ski on gentle slopes in a straight line.",
          "Snow had settled on some of the higher slopes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measure of how steep an angle a line has",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go downward or upward at an angle:",
        "examples": [
          "The path slopes down to the house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slopes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a surface that lies at an angle to the horizontal so that some points on it are higher than others:",
        "examples": [
          "The roof is at a slope (= at an angle to a horizontal surface) of 30°."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(part of) the side of a hill or mountain:",
        "examples": [
          "a ski/mountain slope",
          "Snow had settled on some of the higher slopes.",
          "There's a very steep slope just before you reach the top of the mountain.",
          "There are some nice gentle (= not steep) slopes that we can ski down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be at an angle to the horizontal:",
        "examples": [
          "The path slopes up/down to the house.",
          "The football pitch sloped at the south end, so one half of the game had to be played uphill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a surface that rises at an angle, esp. a hill or mountain, or the angle at which something rises:",
        "examples": [
          "Students learn to ski on gentle slopes in a straight line.",
          "Snow had settled on some of the higher slopes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measure of how steep an angle a line has",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go downward or upward at an angle:",
        "examples": [
          "The path slopes down to the house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sloppy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very wet or liquid, often in a way that is unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The batter was a bit sloppy so I added some more flour.",
          "She covered his face with sloppy kisses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of ground, especially a track for racing) very wet and soft:",
        "examples": [
          "In the show-jumping, accuracy was difficult on the rain-soaked, sloppy ground.",
          "Maybe it will rain and the track will be sloppy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not taking care or making an effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Spelling mistakes always look sloppy in a formal letter.",
          "Another sloppy pass like that might lose them the whole game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sloppy clothes are large, loose, and do not look neat:",
        "examples": [
          "At home I tend to wear big sloppy sweaters and jeans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing feelings of love in a way that is silly or embarrassing:",
        "examples": [
          "a sloppy love song"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "messy or lacking care or attention:",
        "examples": [
          "sloppy clothes",
          "a sloppy administrator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too wet to be pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "sloppy weather",
          "Her grandchildren nearly smothered her with sloppy kisses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sloshes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid) to move around noisily in the bottom of a container, or to cause liquid to move around in this way by making rough movements:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear you sloshing around in the bath.",
          "We sloshed through the puddles.",
          "She sloshed (= poured without care) some more brandy into her glass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid) to hit against the inside of a container, or to cause liquid to move around in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Water sloshed over the sides of the pool as the children jumped in.",
          "[ T ] John sloshed juice on his jacket by pouring too fast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sloshing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid) to move around noisily in the bottom of a container, or to cause liquid to move around in this way by making rough movements:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear you sloshing around in the bath.",
          "We sloshed through the puddles.",
          "She sloshed (= poured without care) some more brandy into her glass."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow hole, especially one for putting coins into or for fitting a separate piece into:",
        "examples": [
          "I put my money in the slot and pressed the button but nothing came out.",
          "The holder has slots for 100 CDs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of time that is officially allowed for a single event in a planned order of activities or events:",
        "examples": [
          "The programme will occupy that half-hour slot before the six o'clock news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of time that is available for an appointment, delivery, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We placed our order but had to wait two days for a delivery slot.",
          "Couples have been able to reserve time slots to obtain marriage licenses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, a small area of the rink (= playing area) directly in front of the goal:",
        "examples": [
          "Brook picked up the loose puck in the slot and hammered a shot past the goalie.",
          "I'm beside the net and I see one of my defencemen out in the slot area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, the area between the end of the line of scrimmage and the wide receiver on the same side of the field:",
        "examples": [
          "Stokes lined up in the slot and ran straight down the field.",
          "Baxter moved inside to play as a slot receiver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into a slot or fit together using slots:",
        "examples": [
          "slot into The legs of the chair are meant to slot into the holes at the back.",
          "slot together Do these two pieces slot together?",
          "slot something into something Slot piece A into piece B, taking care to keep the two pieces at right angles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ball sports, especially football, to kick or hit a ball into the goal:",
        "examples": [
          "She ran on to the pass and slotted it neatly past the keeper.",
          "He coolly slotted home the penalty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow hole or opening:",
        "examples": [
          "Drop the letter in the mail slot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or position available to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Perry will fill one of the open slots on the commission.",
          "Shaap’s program can be heard in the same time slot every morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone or something in a particular position:",
        "examples": [
          "Weather reports are slotted between commercials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of time that is allowed for a single event in a planned order of activities or events:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I have a slot open in my diary.",
          "1-hour/90 minute/4-hour, etc. slot What can we test in the 90-minute time slot?",
          "the 9pm/Saturday night/morning, etc. slot The show competes with 'Bob the Builder' in the morning slot.",
          "delivery/viewing/landing slot Airlines are competing for landing slots at Gatwick airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job in a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Five of the fifteen slots on the charity's board are open this year.",
          "Johnson moved to the top slot last month.",
          "a training/teaching/management slot",
          "the CEO/Vice President/Director slot She left the CEO slot in 2009."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position in a list of ranks:",
        "examples": [
          "Within a few years we expect to compete with the big Wall Street firms for the top slot in the industry.",
          "the number 1/2/3, etc. slot They fought their way to the number 1 slot in the nation.",
          "a top 10/50/100 slot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, narrow opening for something to be put in:",
        "examples": [
          "the memory card slot in your computer",
          "in/into a slot You can insert a smart card into a slot on the keyboard to verify digital signatures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sloth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unwillingness to work or make any effort:",
        "examples": [
          "The report criticizes the government's sloth in tackling environmental problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mammal that moves slowly and lives in trees:",
        "examples": [
          "Sloths live in Central and South America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that moves very slowly and spends much of its time hanging by its feet from trees",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow hole, especially one for putting coins into or for fitting a separate piece into:",
        "examples": [
          "I put my money in the slot and pressed the button but nothing came out.",
          "The holder has slots for 100 CDs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of time that is officially allowed for a single event in a planned order of activities or events:",
        "examples": [
          "The programme will occupy that half-hour slot before the six o'clock news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of time that is available for an appointment, delivery, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We placed our order but had to wait two days for a delivery slot.",
          "Couples have been able to reserve time slots to obtain marriage licenses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, a small area of the rink (= playing area) directly in front of the goal:",
        "examples": [
          "Brook picked up the loose puck in the slot and hammered a shot past the goalie.",
          "I'm beside the net and I see one of my defencemen out in the slot area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, the area between the end of the line of scrimmage and the wide receiver on the same side of the field:",
        "examples": [
          "Stokes lined up in the slot and ran straight down the field.",
          "Baxter moved inside to play as a slot receiver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into a slot or fit together using slots:",
        "examples": [
          "slot into The legs of the chair are meant to slot into the holes at the back.",
          "slot together Do these two pieces slot together?",
          "slot something into something Slot piece A into piece B, taking care to keep the two pieces at right angles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ball sports, especially football, to kick or hit a ball into the goal:",
        "examples": [
          "She ran on to the pass and slotted it neatly past the keeper.",
          "He coolly slotted home the penalty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow hole or opening:",
        "examples": [
          "Drop the letter in the mail slot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or position available to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Perry will fill one of the open slots on the commission.",
          "Shaap’s program can be heard in the same time slot every morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone or something in a particular position:",
        "examples": [
          "Weather reports are slotted between commercials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of time that is allowed for a single event in a planned order of activities or events:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I have a slot open in my diary.",
          "1-hour/90 minute/4-hour, etc. slot What can we test in the 90-minute time slot?",
          "the 9pm/Saturday night/morning, etc. slot The show competes with 'Bob the Builder' in the morning slot.",
          "delivery/viewing/landing slot Airlines are competing for landing slots at Gatwick airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job in a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Five of the fifteen slots on the charity's board are open this year.",
          "Johnson moved to the top slot last month.",
          "a training/teaching/management slot",
          "the CEO/Vice President/Director slot She left the CEO slot in 2009."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position in a list of ranks:",
        "examples": [
          "Within a few years we expect to compete with the big Wall Street firms for the top slot in the industry.",
          "the number 1/2/3, etc. slot They fought their way to the number 1 slot in the nation.",
          "a top 10/50/100 slot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, narrow opening for something to be put in:",
        "examples": [
          "the memory card slot in your computer",
          "in/into a slot You can insert a smart card into a slot on the keyboard to verify digital signatures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slouch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stand, sit, or walk with the shoulders hanging forward and the head bent slightly over so that you look tired and bored:",
        "examples": [
          "Straighten your back - try not to slouch.",
          "A couple of boys were slouched over the table reading magazines.",
          "A group of teenagers were slouching around outside the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of standing, sitting, or walking with the shoulders hanging forward:",
        "examples": [
          "He's developed a slouch from leaning over his books all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stand, sit, or walk with the shoulders and head bent forward:",
        "examples": [
          "In a bad mood, the boy slouched off to the beach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slouching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stand, sit, or walk with the shoulders hanging forward and the head bent slightly over so that you look tired and bored:",
        "examples": [
          "Straighten your back - try not to slouch.",
          "A couple of boys were slouched over the table reading magazines.",
          "A group of teenagers were slouching around outside the building."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slough": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of some animals) to have a layer of skin come off:",
        "examples": [
          "Snakes slough their skin regularly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mental state of deep sadness and no hope:",
        "examples": [
          "She seems unable to pull herself out of this deep slough of self-pity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of soft, wet land",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moving, happening, or doing something without much speed:",
        "examples": [
          "a slow runner/driver/reader",
          "She's a very slow eater.",
          "We're making slow but steady progress with the painting.",
          "slow to The government was very slow to react to the problem.",
          "Business is always slow during those months because everyone's on holiday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a film, book, play, etc. that does not have much excitement and action:",
        "examples": [
          "His films are so slow they send me to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person might be described as slow if they are not very clever and do not understand or notice things quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "I feel so slow when I'm with Andrew - he's so much brighter than me.",
          "slow on the uptake I was a bit slow on the uptake there - I didn't follow his reasoning at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a clock or watch is slow, it shows a time that is earlier than the real time:",
        "examples": [
          "That clock is ten minutes slow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an oven) cool:",
        "examples": [
          "Bake in the centre of a very slow oven, 150°C or 310°F, for an hour and a quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce speed or activity, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Business development has slowed in response to the recession.",
          "slow to a crawl Traffic slows to a crawl (= goes so slowly it almost stops) during rush hour.",
          "The pilot was asked to slow his approach to the runway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a slow speed:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't walk any slower.",
          "slow-moving traffic",
          "a slow-burning candle",
          "mainly US He drives too slow!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking speed; not fast or quick:",
        "examples": [
          "He was far too slow to catch me.",
          "We were slow to understand how we could use computers in our work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A clock or watch that is slow shows a time that is earlier than the correct time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is slow does not understand or learn things quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "a class for slower students"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce speed or activity, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Traffic slowed to a crawl.",
          "[ T ] There's still a chance to slow the spread of the disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening without much speed:",
        "examples": [
          "slow growth/progress/recovery Small companies are making a slow recovery from the recession.",
          "Growth in this sector has been slower than predicted.",
          "Despite a rather slow start, the month ended well.",
          "The slow pace of recovery in the labor market could not be denied.",
          "be slow to do sth The company was slow to react to changing market conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if business, sales, etc. are slow, there is very little activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Business is always slow during summer vacation.",
          "slow months/season"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become slower or less active or to make something slower or less active:",
        "examples": [
          "The market is slowing to some extent.",
          "slow dramatically/sharply/significantly Consumer spending has already slowed quite sharply.",
          "Economic growth is expected to slow.",
          "Their aim is to slow inflation in the housing market.",
          "Several unexpected problems slowed progress on the project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slowed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce speed or activity, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Business development has slowed in response to the recession.",
          "slow to a crawl Traffic slows to a crawl (= goes so slowly it almost stops) during rush hour.",
          "The pilot was asked to slow his approach to the runway."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slower": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moving, happening, or doing something without much speed:",
        "examples": [
          "a slow runner/driver/reader",
          "She's a very slow eater.",
          "We're making slow but steady progress with the painting.",
          "slow to The government was very slow to react to the problem.",
          "Business is always slow during those months because everyone's on holiday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a film, book, play, etc. that does not have much excitement and action:",
        "examples": [
          "His films are so slow they send me to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person might be described as slow if they are not very clever and do not understand or notice things quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "I feel so slow when I'm with Andrew - he's so much brighter than me.",
          "slow on the uptake I was a bit slow on the uptake there - I didn't follow his reasoning at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a clock or watch is slow, it shows a time that is earlier than the real time:",
        "examples": [
          "That clock is ten minutes slow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an oven) cool:",
        "examples": [
          "Bake in the centre of a very slow oven, 150°C or 310°F, for an hour and a quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce speed or activity, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Business development has slowed in response to the recession.",
          "slow to a crawl Traffic slows to a crawl (= goes so slowly it almost stops) during rush hour.",
          "The pilot was asked to slow his approach to the runway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a slow speed:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't walk any slower.",
          "slow-moving traffic",
          "a slow-burning candle",
          "mainly US He drives too slow!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking speed; not fast or quick:",
        "examples": [
          "He was far too slow to catch me.",
          "We were slow to understand how we could use computers in our work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A clock or watch that is slow shows a time that is earlier than the correct time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is slow does not understand or learn things quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "a class for slower students"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce speed or activity, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Traffic slowed to a crawl.",
          "[ T ] There's still a chance to slow the spread of the disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening without much speed:",
        "examples": [
          "slow growth/progress/recovery Small companies are making a slow recovery from the recession.",
          "Growth in this sector has been slower than predicted.",
          "Despite a rather slow start, the month ended well.",
          "The slow pace of recovery in the labor market could not be denied.",
          "be slow to do sth The company was slow to react to changing market conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if business, sales, etc. are slow, there is very little activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Business is always slow during summer vacation.",
          "slow months/season"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become slower or less active or to make something slower or less active:",
        "examples": [
          "The market is slowing to some extent.",
          "slow dramatically/sharply/significantly Consumer spending has already slowed quite sharply.",
          "Economic growth is expected to slow.",
          "Their aim is to slow inflation in the housing market.",
          "Several unexpected problems slowed progress on the project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slowest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moving, happening, or doing something without much speed:",
        "examples": [
          "a slow runner/driver/reader",
          "She's a very slow eater.",
          "We're making slow but steady progress with the painting.",
          "slow to The government was very slow to react to the problem.",
          "Business is always slow during those months because everyone's on holiday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a film, book, play, etc. that does not have much excitement and action:",
        "examples": [
          "His films are so slow they send me to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person might be described as slow if they are not very clever and do not understand or notice things quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "I feel so slow when I'm with Andrew - he's so much brighter than me.",
          "slow on the uptake I was a bit slow on the uptake there - I didn't follow his reasoning at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a clock or watch is slow, it shows a time that is earlier than the real time:",
        "examples": [
          "That clock is ten minutes slow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an oven) cool:",
        "examples": [
          "Bake in the centre of a very slow oven, 150°C or 310°F, for an hour and a quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce speed or activity, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Business development has slowed in response to the recession.",
          "slow to a crawl Traffic slows to a crawl (= goes so slowly it almost stops) during rush hour.",
          "The pilot was asked to slow his approach to the runway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a slow speed:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't walk any slower.",
          "slow-moving traffic",
          "a slow-burning candle",
          "mainly US He drives too slow!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking speed; not fast or quick:",
        "examples": [
          "He was far too slow to catch me.",
          "We were slow to understand how we could use computers in our work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A clock or watch that is slow shows a time that is earlier than the correct time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is slow does not understand or learn things quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "a class for slower students"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce speed or activity, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Traffic slowed to a crawl.",
          "[ T ] There's still a chance to slow the spread of the disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening without much speed:",
        "examples": [
          "slow growth/progress/recovery Small companies are making a slow recovery from the recession.",
          "Growth in this sector has been slower than predicted.",
          "Despite a rather slow start, the month ended well.",
          "The slow pace of recovery in the labor market could not be denied.",
          "be slow to do sth The company was slow to react to changing market conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if business, sales, etc. are slow, there is very little activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Business is always slow during summer vacation.",
          "slow months/season"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become slower or less active or to make something slower or less active:",
        "examples": [
          "The market is slowing to some extent.",
          "slow dramatically/sharply/significantly Consumer spending has already slowed quite sharply.",
          "Economic growth is expected to slow.",
          "Their aim is to slow inflation in the housing market.",
          "Several unexpected problems slowed progress on the project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slowing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce speed or activity, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Business development has slowed in response to the recession.",
          "slow to a crawl Traffic slows to a crawl (= goes so slowly it almost stops) during rush hour.",
          "The pilot was asked to slow his approach to the runway."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slowly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "at a slow speed:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you please speak more slowly?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "carefully, in order to avoid problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Slowly but surely we made our way down the muddy hillside."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slowpoke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone, especially a child, who is walking or doing something too slowly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moving, happening, or doing something without much speed:",
        "examples": [
          "a slow runner/driver/reader",
          "She's a very slow eater.",
          "We're making slow but steady progress with the painting.",
          "slow to The government was very slow to react to the problem.",
          "Business is always slow during those months because everyone's on holiday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a film, book, play, etc. that does not have much excitement and action:",
        "examples": [
          "His films are so slow they send me to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person might be described as slow if they are not very clever and do not understand or notice things quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "I feel so slow when I'm with Andrew - he's so much brighter than me.",
          "slow on the uptake I was a bit slow on the uptake there - I didn't follow his reasoning at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a clock or watch is slow, it shows a time that is earlier than the real time:",
        "examples": [
          "That clock is ten minutes slow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an oven) cool:",
        "examples": [
          "Bake in the centre of a very slow oven, 150°C or 310°F, for an hour and a quarter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce speed or activity, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Business development has slowed in response to the recession.",
          "slow to a crawl Traffic slows to a crawl (= goes so slowly it almost stops) during rush hour.",
          "The pilot was asked to slow his approach to the runway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a slow speed:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't walk any slower.",
          "slow-moving traffic",
          "a slow-burning candle",
          "mainly US He drives too slow!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking speed; not fast or quick:",
        "examples": [
          "He was far too slow to catch me.",
          "We were slow to understand how we could use computers in our work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A clock or watch that is slow shows a time that is earlier than the correct time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is slow does not understand or learn things quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "a class for slower students"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce speed or activity, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Traffic slowed to a crawl.",
          "[ T ] There's still a chance to slow the spread of the disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening without much speed:",
        "examples": [
          "slow growth/progress/recovery Small companies are making a slow recovery from the recession.",
          "Growth in this sector has been slower than predicted.",
          "Despite a rather slow start, the month ended well.",
          "The slow pace of recovery in the labor market could not be denied.",
          "be slow to do sth The company was slow to react to changing market conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if business, sales, etc. are slow, there is very little activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Business is always slow during summer vacation.",
          "slow months/season"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become slower or less active or to make something slower or less active:",
        "examples": [
          "The market is slowing to some extent.",
          "slow dramatically/sharply/significantly Consumer spending has already slowed quite sharply.",
          "Economic growth is expected to slow.",
          "Their aim is to slow inflation in the housing market.",
          "Several unexpected problems slowed progress on the project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sludge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "soft, wet soil or a substance that looks like this:",
        "examples": [
          "We seemed to spend the last mile of the walk knee-deep in sludge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wet dirt, or any other thick, wet substance:",
        "examples": [
          "The dirty water left a layer of sludge in the bottom of the pail."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slug": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, usually black or brown creature with a long, soft body and no arms or legs, like a snail but with no shell",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow-moving, lazy person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bullet:",
        "examples": [
          "The poor guy wound up with a slug in his stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of drink, especially strong alcoholic drink, that you can swallow at one time:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a slug of vodka to give me courage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal used instead of a coin for putting in machines",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone hard with the fist (= closed hand):",
        "examples": [
          "She slugged him and he fell against the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a baseball hard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small animal with a soft body like a snail without a shell",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that someone is a slug, you mean that the person would rather do very little or nothing at all:",
        "examples": [
          "I suppose you think I’m a slug for not helping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bullet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of a drink that fills your mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "She took a huge slug of very cold water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal used instead of a coin in a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "The new toll machines will reject slugs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone hard; punch:",
        "examples": [
          "He made me so mad I wanted to slug him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you slug a baseball, you hit it very hard.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slugger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a baseball player who hits the ball very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "The San Francisco Giants slugger smashed a fly ball to deep left-centre field.",
          "He has been the game's top slugger for four years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boxer who punches (= hits) very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "He'll never be a slugger, a one-punch knockout artist who dazzles with his power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone, especially a young boy, who tries very hard at something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a baseball player who hits the ball very hard",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slugs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, usually black or brown creature with a long, soft body and no arms or legs, like a snail but with no shell",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow-moving, lazy person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bullet:",
        "examples": [
          "The poor guy wound up with a slug in his stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of drink, especially strong alcoholic drink, that you can swallow at one time:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a slug of vodka to give me courage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal used instead of a coin for putting in machines",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone hard with the fist (= closed hand):",
        "examples": [
          "She slugged him and he fell against the bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a baseball hard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small animal with a soft body like a snail without a shell",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that someone is a slug, you mean that the person would rather do very little or nothing at all:",
        "examples": [
          "I suppose you think I’m a slug for not helping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bullet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of a drink that fills your mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "She took a huge slug of very cold water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal used instead of a coin in a machine:",
        "examples": [
          "The new toll machines will reject slugs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone hard; punch:",
        "examples": [
          "He made me so mad I wanted to slug him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you slug a baseball, you hit it very hard.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very poor and crowded area, especially of a city:",
        "examples": [
          "an inner-city slum",
          "She was brought up in the slums of Lima."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very untidy or dirty place:",
        "examples": [
          "This house would be an absolute slum if I wasn't here to clean it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time in conditions that are much less good than the standard that you are used to:",
        "examples": [
          "We ran out of money on holiday and had to slum it in cheap hostels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very poor and crowded area of a city:",
        "examples": [
          "She works with children in a rough New Jersey slum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to visit a slum, or to work doing something that is not suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you feel you were slumming by writing this kind of popular fiction?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slumber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "I fell into a gentle slumber.",
          "I didn't want to rouse you from your slumbers.",
          "figurative Sharp cuts in interest rates have failed to bring the economy out of its slumber."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sleep",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She felt as if she had awakened from a long slumber."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slumming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very poor and crowded area, especially of a city:",
        "examples": [
          "an inner-city slum",
          "She was brought up in the slums of Lima."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very untidy or dirty place:",
        "examples": [
          "This house would be an absolute slum if I wasn't here to clean it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time in conditions that are much less good than the standard that you are used to:",
        "examples": [
          "We ran out of money on holiday and had to slum it in cheap hostels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very poor and crowded area of a city:",
        "examples": [
          "She works with children in a rough New Jersey slum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to visit a slum, or to work doing something that is not suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you feel you were slumming by writing this kind of popular fiction?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slump": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of prices, values, or sales) to fall suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "The value of property has slumped.",
          "Car sales have slumped dramatically over the past year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sit or fall heavily and suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "She slumped into the chair, exhausted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fall in the price, value, sales, etc. of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's been a slump in the demand for new cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when an industry or the economy is in a bad state and there is a lot of unemployment:",
        "examples": [
          "an economic slump",
          "The airline industry is currently in a slump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when someone is tired and does not have much energy:",
        "examples": [
          "The body's desire for a nap is strongest in the afternoon slump.",
          "Simple carbohydrates are converted rapidly into glucose, which produces a short energy boost followed by an energy slump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, a period when a team or player is performing badly:",
        "examples": [
          "Their mid-season slump seems to be well and truly behind them.",
          "He is battling a slump, not having won since late last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position in which the body, or part of the upper body, is bent forwards or down in a heavy way, or the act of moving into this position:",
        "examples": [
          "She has the classic adolescent slump.",
          "\"They never choose me,\" she said with a slump of her shoulders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dish consisting of cooked fruit with a thick bread-like mixture on top, cooked in a flat saucepan on top of the cooker :",
        "examples": [
          "Slump is sweetened fruit topped with dollops of dough and cooked on the stovetop.",
          "a recipe for a peach slump"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall heavily and suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "She slumped to the floor in a faint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stand or sit bent over, with the head and shoulders forward; slouch:",
        "examples": [
          "The old man slumped in his chair, asleep.",
          "We both slumped against the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall suddenly in price, amount, or value:",
        "examples": [
          "Home computer sales slumped dramatically last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden fall in prices, amount, or value, or a period of time when something is in a bad state:",
        "examples": [
          "a slump in the economy",
          "The team is in a slump this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden reduction in value, quantity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Small investors were badly hit by the stock market slump.",
          "slump in sth There has been a 23% slump in revenue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of low economic activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The company cut over 8000 jobs during the last economic slump.",
          "The government must take drastic measures to lift the country out of this slump"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly go down in value, quantity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The value of shares slumped by 80% over night.",
          "Sales slumped to an all-time low."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slums": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very poor and crowded area, especially of a city:",
        "examples": [
          "an inner-city slum",
          "She was brought up in the slums of Lima."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very untidy or dirty place:",
        "examples": [
          "This house would be an absolute slum if I wasn't here to clean it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time in conditions that are much less good than the standard that you are used to:",
        "examples": [
          "We ran out of money on holiday and had to slum it in cheap hostels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very poor and crowded area of a city:",
        "examples": [
          "She works with children in a rough New Jersey slum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to visit a slum, or to work doing something that is not suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you feel you were slumming by writing this kind of popular fiction?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slung": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of sling",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pronounce the sounds of a word in a way that is wrong or not clear:",
        "examples": [
          "Her speech was slurred but she still denied she was drunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing or play notes in a smooth and connected manner",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to harm someone's reputation by criticizing them:",
        "examples": [
          "The report slurs both the teachers and students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a remark that criticizes someone and is likely to have a harmful effect on their reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "Her letter contained several outrageous slurs against/on her former colleagues.",
          "His comments cast a slur on the integrity of his employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word used to insult someone because of their race, sexuality (= the fact of being sexually attracted to people of a particular gender), etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Tyres were slashed and a racial slur was painted on their car.",
          "The man swore at an officer and used a homophobic slur."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of pronouncing the sounds of a word that is unclear, uncontrolled, or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug affected her vision and made her speak with a slur."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved line written over or under musical notes to show that they must be played in a smooth and connected manner",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pronounce words in a way that is not clear:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] How can you possibly understand someone who slurs his speech?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "words intended to insult someone or injure someone's reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "He apologized for shouting an ethnic slur at a fan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of pronouncing words in a way that is not clear:",
        "examples": [
          "The injury made her speak with a slur."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slurp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to drink a liquid noisily as a result of sucking air into the mouth at the same time as the liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Try not to slurp.",
          "I wish you wouldn't slurp your soup like that.",
          "He slurped down his coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a thick liquid slurps, it makes loud noises:",
        "examples": [
          "The lava slurped and bubbled down the mountainside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of liquid that you drink noisily:",
        "examples": [
          "She paused to take a slurp of lemonade.",
          "\"I don't have a clue,\" said Bill between slurps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound someone makes when they drink noisily:",
        "examples": [
          "They wolfed down their food in silence, punctuated only by slurps, grunts, and scraping knives.",
          "All of the tasters have their own distinct slurps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make sucking noises while eating or drinking:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I wanted to tell him not to slurp his soup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slurping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drink a liquid noisily as a result of sucking air into the mouth at the same time as the liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Try not to slurp.",
          "I wish you wouldn't slurp your soup like that.",
          "He slurped down his coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a thick liquid slurps, it makes loud noises:",
        "examples": [
          "The lava slurped and bubbled down the mountainside."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slurps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to drink a liquid noisily as a result of sucking air into the mouth at the same time as the liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Try not to slurp.",
          "I wish you wouldn't slurp your soup like that.",
          "He slurped down his coffee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a thick liquid slurps, it makes loud noises:",
        "examples": [
          "The lava slurped and bubbled down the mountainside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of liquid that you drink noisily:",
        "examples": [
          "She paused to take a slurp of lemonade.",
          "\"I don't have a clue,\" said Bill between slurps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound someone makes when they drink noisily:",
        "examples": [
          "They wolfed down their food in silence, punctuated only by slurps, grunts, and scraping knives.",
          "All of the tasters have their own distinct slurps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make sucking noises while eating or drinking:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I wanted to tell him not to slurp his soup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slurred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slurring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "slurs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pronounce the sounds of a word in a way that is wrong or not clear:",
        "examples": [
          "Her speech was slurred but she still denied she was drunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing or play notes in a smooth and connected manner",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to harm someone's reputation by criticizing them:",
        "examples": [
          "The report slurs both the teachers and students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a remark that criticizes someone and is likely to have a harmful effect on their reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "Her letter contained several outrageous slurs against/on her former colleagues.",
          "His comments cast a slur on the integrity of his employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word used to insult someone because of their race, sexuality (= the fact of being sexually attracted to people of a particular gender), etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Tyres were slashed and a racial slur was painted on their car.",
          "The man swore at an officer and used a homophobic slur."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of pronouncing the sounds of a word that is unclear, uncontrolled, or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug affected her vision and made her speak with a slur."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved line written over or under musical notes to show that they must be played in a smooth and connected manner",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pronounce words in a way that is not clear:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] How can you possibly understand someone who slurs his speech?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "words intended to insult someone or injure someone's reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "He apologized for shouting an ethnic slur at a fan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of pronouncing words in a way that is not clear:",
        "examples": [
          "The injury made her speak with a slur."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slush": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "snow that is lying on the ground and has started to melt",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick drink made from crushed ice and a sweet liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "a cherry/cola slush"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "language or writing that is too emotional and romantic and does not have any real importance or meaning",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "snow or ice that has started to melt:",
        "examples": [
          "The city’s streets were covered with dirty, gray slush."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "slut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who has sexual relationships with a lot of men without any emotional involvement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is usually untidy and lazy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sluts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who has sexual relationships with a lot of men without any emotional involvement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is usually untidy and lazy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "deceiving people in a clever way in order to get what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a sly old devil - I wouldn't trust him with my money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "seeming to know secrets:",
        "examples": [
          "sly smile \"You'll find out eventually,\" said Mary, with a sly smile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something on the sly, you do it secretly because you should not be doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "He drives his mother's car on the sly while she's at work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not letting others know true opinions or intentions, or dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "She thought that by being sly, she could fool people.",
          "A cat can be a very sly animal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of getting sexual pleasure from sadism and from masochism (= being hurt)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "smack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something forcefully with the flat inside part of your hand, producing a short, loud noise, especially as a way of punishing a child:",
        "examples": [
          "I never smack my children.",
          "I'll smack your bottom if you don't behave yourself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something hard against something else:",
        "examples": [
          "I smacked my head on the corner of the shelf.",
          "She smacked her books down on the table and stormed out of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hit from someone's flat hand as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "You're going to get a smack on the bottom if you don't stop throwing your toys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hit given with the fist (= closed hand):",
        "examples": [
          "I gave him a smack on the jaw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "She slammed her briefcase down on the desk with a smack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud kiss:",
        "examples": [
          "a big smack on the lips"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "heroin (= a strong illegal drug):",
        "examples": [
          "How long has she been on smack?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exactly in a place or a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "She lives smack in the middle of Shanghai.",
          "US The kids are smack dab in the middle of the fight between their parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "directly and forcefully, producing a short, loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "I wasn't looking where I was going and walked smack into a lamppost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something forcefully, usually making a loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I was afraid she was going to smack me.",
          "[ I ] The car spun around and smacked into a tree.",
          "[ T ] She smacked the ball over the fence.",
          "[ M ] He smacked his hand down on the table to get our attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "directly and with force:",
        "examples": [
          "He stopped the car so suddenly, the car behind ran smack into him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a forceful hit, usually making a loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The men were keeping the volleyball in the air with sure-handed smacks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smacked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something forcefully with the flat inside part of your hand, producing a short, loud noise, especially as a way of punishing a child:",
        "examples": [
          "I never smack my children.",
          "I'll smack your bottom if you don't behave yourself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something hard against something else:",
        "examples": [
          "I smacked my head on the corner of the shelf.",
          "She smacked her books down on the table and stormed out of the room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smacking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something forcefully with the flat inside part of your hand, producing a short, loud noise, especially as a way of punishing a child:",
        "examples": [
          "I never smack my children.",
          "I'll smack your bottom if you don't behave yourself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something hard against something else:",
        "examples": [
          "I smacked my head on the corner of the shelf.",
          "She smacked her books down on the table and stormed out of the room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smacks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something forcefully with the flat inside part of your hand, producing a short, loud noise, especially as a way of punishing a child:",
        "examples": [
          "I never smack my children.",
          "I'll smack your bottom if you don't behave yourself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something hard against something else:",
        "examples": [
          "I smacked my head on the corner of the shelf.",
          "She smacked her books down on the table and stormed out of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hit from someone's flat hand as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "You're going to get a smack on the bottom if you don't stop throwing your toys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hit given with the fist (= closed hand):",
        "examples": [
          "I gave him a smack on the jaw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "She slammed her briefcase down on the desk with a smack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud kiss:",
        "examples": [
          "a big smack on the lips"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "heroin (= a strong illegal drug):",
        "examples": [
          "How long has she been on smack?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exactly in a place or a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "She lives smack in the middle of Shanghai.",
          "US The kids are smack dab in the middle of the fight between their parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "directly and forcefully, producing a short, loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "I wasn't looking where I was going and walked smack into a lamppost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something forcefully, usually making a loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I was afraid she was going to smack me.",
          "[ I ] The car spun around and smacked into a tree.",
          "[ T ] She smacked the ball over the fence.",
          "[ M ] He smacked his hand down on the table to get our attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "directly and with force:",
        "examples": [
          "He stopped the car so suddenly, the car behind ran smack into him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a forceful hit, usually making a loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The men were keeping the volleyball in the air with sure-handed smacks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "small": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "little in size or amount when compared with what is typical or average:",
        "examples": [
          "a small dog/house/car/country",
          "I'd rather live in a small town than a big city.",
          "Would you like a large or small cola with your burger?",
          "Ella is the smallest girl in her class.",
          "too small for That jacket's too small for you.",
          "small for He's small for his age.",
          "small number Only a small number of applicants are successful.",
          "pitifully small The number of women in parliament is pitifully (= extremely) small.",
          "in small quantities Liqueurs are usually drunk in small quantities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A small child is a very young child that is older than a baby:",
        "examples": [
          "Taking care of small children can be very tiring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "limited in the amount of an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The government should give more help to small businessmen (= people whose businesses are of a limited size).",
          "small eater Chris is a small eater so he won't want much.",
          "in a small way If you can help us in a small way (= to a limited degree) it would be greatly appreciated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not very important or not likely to cause problems:",
        "examples": [
          "She just made a couple of small mistakes in the test.",
          "I have a small problem I would like to discuss with you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ashamed or weak:",
        "examples": [
          "feel small Talking to her makes me feel small.",
          "look small He's always trying to make me look small in front of my boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Small letters are not capital letters:",
        "examples": [
          "The poet e e cummings sometimes wrote his name with small letters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a small size:",
        "examples": [
          "The instructions are printed so small I can hardly read them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the middle of the lower back:",
        "examples": [
          "in the small of your back I have a pain in the small of my back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "underwear, especially when being washed or about to be washed:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have any smalls that need washing?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not big; less in size or amount than is average:",
        "examples": [
          "a small business",
          "small lunches",
          "He’s small for his age.",
          "Those jackets come in small, medium, and large sizes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Small (abbreviation S) is a size of clothing or other product that is smaller than average:",
        "examples": [
          "Those sweaters are available in small, medium, and large (sizes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The small of your back is the back below the waist where it curves in slightly.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of children) very young:",
        "examples": [
          "His mother died when he was small."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having much importance or effect:",
        "examples": [
          "a small problem",
          "a small part in a movie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a letter of the alphabet) lowercase",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in small pieces, or in a size or amount that is less than average:",
        "examples": [
          "The ingredients are printed so small I can hardly read them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "limited in size, amount, activity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Loans help small firms fund training.",
          "The company made a small profit last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not very important or likely to cause problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Verna said the review team would not mire itself in such small details.",
          "In the construction industry, small mistakes can become multi-million dollar problems."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smaller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "little in size or amount when compared with what is typical or average:",
        "examples": [
          "a small dog/house/car/country",
          "I'd rather live in a small town than a big city.",
          "Would you like a large or small cola with your burger?",
          "Ella is the smallest girl in her class.",
          "too small for That jacket's too small for you.",
          "small for He's small for his age.",
          "small number Only a small number of applicants are successful.",
          "pitifully small The number of women in parliament is pitifully (= extremely) small.",
          "in small quantities Liqueurs are usually drunk in small quantities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A small child is a very young child that is older than a baby:",
        "examples": [
          "Taking care of small children can be very tiring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "limited in the amount of an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The government should give more help to small businessmen (= people whose businesses are of a limited size).",
          "small eater Chris is a small eater so he won't want much.",
          "in a small way If you can help us in a small way (= to a limited degree) it would be greatly appreciated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not very important or not likely to cause problems:",
        "examples": [
          "She just made a couple of small mistakes in the test.",
          "I have a small problem I would like to discuss with you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ashamed or weak:",
        "examples": [
          "feel small Talking to her makes me feel small.",
          "look small He's always trying to make me look small in front of my boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Small letters are not capital letters:",
        "examples": [
          "The poet e e cummings sometimes wrote his name with small letters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a small size:",
        "examples": [
          "The instructions are printed so small I can hardly read them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the middle of the lower back:",
        "examples": [
          "in the small of your back I have a pain in the small of my back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "underwear, especially when being washed or about to be washed:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have any smalls that need washing?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not big; less in size or amount than is average:",
        "examples": [
          "a small business",
          "small lunches",
          "He’s small for his age.",
          "Those jackets come in small, medium, and large sizes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Small (abbreviation S) is a size of clothing or other product that is smaller than average:",
        "examples": [
          "Those sweaters are available in small, medium, and large (sizes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The small of your back is the back below the waist where it curves in slightly.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of children) very young:",
        "examples": [
          "His mother died when he was small."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having much importance or effect:",
        "examples": [
          "a small problem",
          "a small part in a movie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a letter of the alphabet) lowercase",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in small pieces, or in a size or amount that is less than average:",
        "examples": [
          "The ingredients are printed so small I can hardly read them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "limited in size, amount, activity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Loans help small firms fund training.",
          "The company made a small profit last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not very important or likely to cause problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Verna said the review team would not mire itself in such small details.",
          "In the construction industry, small mistakes can become multi-million dollar problems."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smallest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "little in size or amount when compared with what is typical or average:",
        "examples": [
          "a small dog/house/car/country",
          "I'd rather live in a small town than a big city.",
          "Would you like a large or small cola with your burger?",
          "Ella is the smallest girl in her class.",
          "too small for That jacket's too small for you.",
          "small for He's small for his age.",
          "small number Only a small number of applicants are successful.",
          "pitifully small The number of women in parliament is pitifully (= extremely) small.",
          "in small quantities Liqueurs are usually drunk in small quantities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A small child is a very young child that is older than a baby:",
        "examples": [
          "Taking care of small children can be very tiring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "limited in the amount of an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The government should give more help to small businessmen (= people whose businesses are of a limited size).",
          "small eater Chris is a small eater so he won't want much.",
          "in a small way If you can help us in a small way (= to a limited degree) it would be greatly appreciated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not very important or not likely to cause problems:",
        "examples": [
          "She just made a couple of small mistakes in the test.",
          "I have a small problem I would like to discuss with you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ashamed or weak:",
        "examples": [
          "feel small Talking to her makes me feel small.",
          "look small He's always trying to make me look small in front of my boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Small letters are not capital letters:",
        "examples": [
          "The poet e e cummings sometimes wrote his name with small letters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a small size:",
        "examples": [
          "The instructions are printed so small I can hardly read them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the middle of the lower back:",
        "examples": [
          "in the small of your back I have a pain in the small of my back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "underwear, especially when being washed or about to be washed:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have any smalls that need washing?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not big; less in size or amount than is average:",
        "examples": [
          "a small business",
          "small lunches",
          "He’s small for his age.",
          "Those jackets come in small, medium, and large sizes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Small (abbreviation S) is a size of clothing or other product that is smaller than average:",
        "examples": [
          "Those sweaters are available in small, medium, and large (sizes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The small of your back is the back below the waist where it curves in slightly.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of children) very young:",
        "examples": [
          "His mother died when he was small."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having much importance or effect:",
        "examples": [
          "a small problem",
          "a small part in a movie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a letter of the alphabet) lowercase",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in small pieces, or in a size or amount that is less than average:",
        "examples": [
          "The ingredients are printed so small I can hardly read them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "limited in size, amount, activity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Loans help small firms fund training.",
          "The company made a small profit last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not very important or likely to cause problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Verna said the review team would not mire itself in such small details.",
          "In the construction industry, small mistakes can become multi-million dollar problems."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smallpox": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely infectious disease that causes a fever, spots on the skin, and often death",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely infectious viral disease that causes fever, spots on the skin, and often death:",
        "examples": [
          "smallpox vaccinations"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smalls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "underwear, especially when being washed or about to be washed:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have any smalls that need washing?",
          "Are these your smalls?",
          "He'd been washing his smalls and they were draped all over the radiators.",
          "I've asked her not to leave her smalls drying on the clothesline but she still insists on doing it.",
          "Her smalls were all hung over the bath where my visitors would see them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smart": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a clean, tidy, and stylish appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "Guy looks very smart in his new suit, doesn't he?",
          "I need a smart jacket for my interview.",
          "She works in a very smart new office overlooking the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A place or event that is smart attracts fashionable, stylish, or rich people:",
        "examples": [
          "a smart restaurant",
          "We went to a very smart party on New Year's Eve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligent, or able to think quickly or intelligently in difficult situations:",
        "examples": [
          "Maddy's teacher says she's one of the smartest kids in the class.",
          "Why don't you fix it if you're so smart?",
          "I'm not smart enough to understand computers.",
          "He's smart enough to know he can't run the business without her.",
          "Quitting that job was the smartest move I ever made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done quickly with a lot of force or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave him a smart smack on the bottom.",
          "We'll have to work at a smart pace if we're going to finish on time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A smart machine, weapon, etc. uses computers to make it work so that it is able to act in an independent way:",
        "examples": [
          "Until the advent of smart weapons, repeated attacks were needed to ensure the destruction of targets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a motorway or other road on which computers are used to watch traffic and change speed limits, close lanes, and show warning signs according to the amount of traffic :",
        "examples": [
          "What should you do if you break down on a smart motorway?",
          "Smart road technologies are shaping the future of transportation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing respect, especially when making a funny remark:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't get smart with me, young lady!",
          "Your smart mouth is going to get you into trouble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a clever and effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "We have to work hard and work smart.",
          "They are encouraging people to eat smart and adopt a healthy lifestyle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt with a sharp pain:",
        "examples": [
          "My eyes were smarting from the onions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel upset and angry because of failure or criticism:",
        "examples": [
          "The police are still smarting from their failure to prevent the robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligent, or able to think and understand quickly in difficult situations:",
        "examples": [
          "Jed’s smart enough to get A’s in this class.",
          "Her daughter is smarter than she is.",
          "Ginny is a very smart kid.",
          "Quitting that job was a smart move."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Smart devices are ones that operate using computers:",
        "examples": [
          "smart phones",
          "a smart card"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a clean, neat, stylish appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore smart dresses and dashing hats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel a stinging pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Abby’s eyes smarted from the smoke.",
          "fig. Sacramento is still smarting from the loss (= is upset by it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Specific, Measurable, Agreed (or Achievable), Realistic, and Time Bound (or Timed): a phrase to say that the aims of a company, employee, etc. should be stated in relation to these things:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to ensure that all your objectives are SMART."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using advanced computer systems:",
        "examples": [
          "smart design/technology",
          "The passports have smart chips, designed to relay travellers' biometric information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligent or able to think quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "They recruit smart young people and train them on the job.",
          "Buying those shares was a really smart move."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smarter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a clean, tidy, and stylish appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "Guy looks very smart in his new suit, doesn't he?",
          "I need a smart jacket for my interview.",
          "She works in a very smart new office overlooking the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A place or event that is smart attracts fashionable, stylish, or rich people:",
        "examples": [
          "a smart restaurant",
          "We went to a very smart party on New Year's Eve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligent, or able to think quickly or intelligently in difficult situations:",
        "examples": [
          "Maddy's teacher says she's one of the smartest kids in the class.",
          "Why don't you fix it if you're so smart?",
          "I'm not smart enough to understand computers.",
          "He's smart enough to know he can't run the business without her.",
          "Quitting that job was the smartest move I ever made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done quickly with a lot of force or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave him a smart smack on the bottom.",
          "We'll have to work at a smart pace if we're going to finish on time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A smart machine, weapon, etc. uses computers to make it work so that it is able to act in an independent way:",
        "examples": [
          "Until the advent of smart weapons, repeated attacks were needed to ensure the destruction of targets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a motorway or other road on which computers are used to watch traffic and change speed limits, close lanes, and show warning signs according to the amount of traffic :",
        "examples": [
          "What should you do if you break down on a smart motorway?",
          "Smart road technologies are shaping the future of transportation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing respect, especially when making a funny remark:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't get smart with me, young lady!",
          "Your smart mouth is going to get you into trouble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a clever and effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "We have to work hard and work smart.",
          "They are encouraging people to eat smart and adopt a healthy lifestyle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt with a sharp pain:",
        "examples": [
          "My eyes were smarting from the onions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel upset and angry because of failure or criticism:",
        "examples": [
          "The police are still smarting from their failure to prevent the robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligent, or able to think and understand quickly in difficult situations:",
        "examples": [
          "Jed’s smart enough to get A’s in this class.",
          "Her daughter is smarter than she is.",
          "Ginny is a very smart kid.",
          "Quitting that job was a smart move."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Smart devices are ones that operate using computers:",
        "examples": [
          "smart phones",
          "a smart card"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a clean, neat, stylish appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore smart dresses and dashing hats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel a stinging pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Abby’s eyes smarted from the smoke.",
          "fig. Sacramento is still smarting from the loss (= is upset by it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Specific, Measurable, Agreed (or Achievable), Realistic, and Time Bound (or Timed): a phrase to say that the aims of a company, employee, etc. should be stated in relation to these things:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to ensure that all your objectives are SMART."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using advanced computer systems:",
        "examples": [
          "smart design/technology",
          "The passports have smart chips, designed to relay travellers' biometric information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligent or able to think quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "They recruit smart young people and train them on the job.",
          "Buying those shares was a really smart move."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smartest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a clean, tidy, and stylish appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "Guy looks very smart in his new suit, doesn't he?",
          "I need a smart jacket for my interview.",
          "She works in a very smart new office overlooking the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A place or event that is smart attracts fashionable, stylish, or rich people:",
        "examples": [
          "a smart restaurant",
          "We went to a very smart party on New Year's Eve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligent, or able to think quickly or intelligently in difficult situations:",
        "examples": [
          "Maddy's teacher says she's one of the smartest kids in the class.",
          "Why don't you fix it if you're so smart?",
          "I'm not smart enough to understand computers.",
          "He's smart enough to know he can't run the business without her.",
          "Quitting that job was the smartest move I ever made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done quickly with a lot of force or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave him a smart smack on the bottom.",
          "We'll have to work at a smart pace if we're going to finish on time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A smart machine, weapon, etc. uses computers to make it work so that it is able to act in an independent way:",
        "examples": [
          "Until the advent of smart weapons, repeated attacks were needed to ensure the destruction of targets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a motorway or other road on which computers are used to watch traffic and change speed limits, close lanes, and show warning signs according to the amount of traffic :",
        "examples": [
          "What should you do if you break down on a smart motorway?",
          "Smart road technologies are shaping the future of transportation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing respect, especially when making a funny remark:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't get smart with me, young lady!",
          "Your smart mouth is going to get you into trouble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a clever and effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "We have to work hard and work smart.",
          "They are encouraging people to eat smart and adopt a healthy lifestyle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt with a sharp pain:",
        "examples": [
          "My eyes were smarting from the onions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel upset and angry because of failure or criticism:",
        "examples": [
          "The police are still smarting from their failure to prevent the robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligent, or able to think and understand quickly in difficult situations:",
        "examples": [
          "Jed’s smart enough to get A’s in this class.",
          "Her daughter is smarter than she is.",
          "Ginny is a very smart kid.",
          "Quitting that job was a smart move."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Smart devices are ones that operate using computers:",
        "examples": [
          "smart phones",
          "a smart card"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a clean, neat, stylish appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore smart dresses and dashing hats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel a stinging pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Abby’s eyes smarted from the smoke.",
          "fig. Sacramento is still smarting from the loss (= is upset by it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Specific, Measurable, Agreed (or Achievable), Realistic, and Time Bound (or Timed): a phrase to say that the aims of a company, employee, etc. should be stated in relation to these things:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to ensure that all your objectives are SMART."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using advanced computer systems:",
        "examples": [
          "smart design/technology",
          "The passports have smart chips, designed to relay travellers' biometric information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligent or able to think quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "They recruit smart young people and train them on the job.",
          "Buying those shares was a really smart move."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smarts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "intelligence:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got the smarts to figure out what to do next."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to break noisily into a lot of small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "Rioters ran through the city, smashing windows and looting shops.",
          "She dropped her cup and watched it smash to pieces/to smithereens on the stone floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to move with great force against something hard, usually causing damage or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "Several boats were smashed against the rocks during the storm.",
          "He tried to smash the door down to get to me.",
          "The car was travelling very fast when it smashed into the tree.",
          "He threatened to smash my face in if I didn't give him the money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in tennis or volleyball, to hit the ball down towards the ground quickly and forcefully",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone or to destroy something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The country's government said it would do whatever was necessary to smash the rebellion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do much better than the best or fastest result recorded previously:",
        "examples": [
          "Petersen smashed the 400 metres record by over half a second."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of something being smashed:",
        "examples": [
          "I was woken by the smash of glass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of something smashing against something:",
        "examples": [
          "The cars collided with a loud smash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a road or train accident",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in tennis or volleyball, a powerful downward hit that sends the ball forcefully over the net",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely popular and successful song, play, or film:",
        "examples": [
          "This CD contains all the latest smash hits.",
          "Her first movie was an international box-office smash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break into small pieces, esp. by hitting or throwing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Some kids smashed her bedroom window.",
          "[ I ] Her cup fell and smashed to pieces on the stone floor.",
          "[ M ] Police had to smash the door down to get into the house.",
          "[ M ] The band reportedly smashed up their hotel room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or move with force against something hard, usually causing damage or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She smashed her right knee in the accident.",
          "[ I ] His car flipped over and smashed into a tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat or destroy completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The government smashed the rebellion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of something breaking into small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a smash and glass breaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a forcefully hit ball:",
        "examples": [
          "Robinson hit a smash to my left."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smashed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely drunk, or powerfully affected by illegal drugs:",
        "examples": [
          "They weren't just tipsy, they were completely smashed.",
          "get smashed You can't just sit around getting smashed every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Smashed food has been crushed a little but is not smooth:",
        "examples": [
          "I made smashed avocado on toast.",
          "We ordered smashed baby potatoes with roasted garlic as a side."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smasher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is very attractive",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "smashes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to break noisily into a lot of small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "Rioters ran through the city, smashing windows and looting shops.",
          "She dropped her cup and watched it smash to pieces/to smithereens on the stone floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to move with great force against something hard, usually causing damage or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "Several boats were smashed against the rocks during the storm.",
          "He tried to smash the door down to get to me.",
          "The car was travelling very fast when it smashed into the tree.",
          "He threatened to smash my face in if I didn't give him the money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in tennis or volleyball, to hit the ball down towards the ground quickly and forcefully",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone or to destroy something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The country's government said it would do whatever was necessary to smash the rebellion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do much better than the best or fastest result recorded previously:",
        "examples": [
          "Petersen smashed the 400 metres record by over half a second."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of something being smashed:",
        "examples": [
          "I was woken by the smash of glass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of something smashing against something:",
        "examples": [
          "The cars collided with a loud smash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a road or train accident",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in tennis or volleyball, a powerful downward hit that sends the ball forcefully over the net",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely popular and successful song, play, or film:",
        "examples": [
          "This CD contains all the latest smash hits.",
          "Her first movie was an international box-office smash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break into small pieces, esp. by hitting or throwing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Some kids smashed her bedroom window.",
          "[ I ] Her cup fell and smashed to pieces on the stone floor.",
          "[ M ] Police had to smash the door down to get into the house.",
          "[ M ] The band reportedly smashed up their hotel room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or move with force against something hard, usually causing damage or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She smashed her right knee in the accident.",
          "[ I ] His car flipped over and smashed into a tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat or destroy completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The government smashed the rebellion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of something breaking into small pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard a smash and glass breaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a forcefully hit ball:",
        "examples": [
          "Robinson hit a smash to my left."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smashing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely good, attractive, enjoyable, or pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a smashing view from her office.",
          "Jonathan would make a smashing dad.",
          "He looks smashing in his dinner suit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smattering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount or number:",
        "examples": [
          "There's only a smattering of people who oppose the proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight knowledge of something, or a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "I know a smattering of German.",
          "There was a smattering of boos when he was introduced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to spread a liquid or a thick substance over a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The children had smeared peanut butter all over the sofa.",
          "Can you explain why the front of your car is smeared with blood?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publicly accuse someone of something unpleasant, unreasonable, or unlikely to be true in order to harm their reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "She decided to sue for libel after the newspaper smeared her private life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dirty mark made by spreading a liquid or a thick substance over a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "You'd look very stylish if it wasn't for that smear of ketchup on your shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to harm someone's reputation by publicly accusing them of something that is unpleasant, unreasonable, or unlikely to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "The prime minister has dismissed the allegations as smears and innuendo.",
          "She claims she was the victim of a smear campaign (= repeated attempts to damage her reputation)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical test in which cells from a woman's cervix (= entrance to the womb) are removed and examined to discover if there is any disease",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread something soft or wet over a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Mom smeared peanut butter and grape jelly on bagels for lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accuse someone publicly with the intention of harming the person's reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "He was smeared in the newspapers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an accusation made publicly with the intention of harming a person’s reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "Throughout the election he had to contend with smears about his personal life.",
          "She was upset by the smear tactics used by her opponents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dirty mark on a surface made by something soft or wet:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a smear of paint on his shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell lies about someone or something in order to harm them:",
        "examples": [
          "Accusations of corruption were nothing but a deliberate attempt to smear the company and its management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lie that is told about a person or organization in order to harm their reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "They dismissed the stories of financial malpractice as an irrelevant smear."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smeared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread a liquid or a thick substance over a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The children had smeared peanut butter all over the sofa.",
          "Can you explain why the front of your car is smeared with blood?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publicly accuse someone of something unpleasant, unreasonable, or unlikely to be true in order to harm their reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "She decided to sue for libel after the newspaper smeared her private life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smell": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular quality that others can notice with their noses:",
        "examples": [
          "My hands smell of onions.",
          "That cake smells good.",
          "There's something in the fridge that smells mouldy.",
          "Your feet smell (= have an unpleasant smell). Why don't you wash them?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice or discover something using the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "Come and smell these flowers!",
          "smell something burning Can you smell something burning?",
          "[ + (that) ] Didn't you smell (that) the pie was burning?",
          "I can smell something rotten in the bottom of the fridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know about or be aware of a situation without having to be told about it:",
        "examples": [
          "smell trouble Brenda can smell trouble a mile off (= a long time in advance)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the ability to notice or discover that a substance is present by using your nose:",
        "examples": [
          "Humans can't smell as well as dogs.",
          "What I hate most about having a cold is not being able to smell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the characteristic of something that can be recognized or noticed using the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "What's your favourite smell?",
          "the smell of I love the smell of orange blossoms.",
          "The marketplace was filled with delightful smells.",
          "delicious smell There's a delicious smell in here.",
          "I wish we could get rid of that smell (= bad smell) in the bathroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular character or feeling that someone or something has:",
        "examples": [
          "the sweet smell of success She's still enjoying the sweet smell (= pleasant experience) of success after her victory in the world championships."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to notice or discover that a substance is present by using your nose:",
        "examples": [
          "Smell is one of the five senses.",
          "sense of smell Dogs have a very good sense of smell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting your nose near something and breathing in so that you can discover its characteristics with your nose:",
        "examples": [
          "a smell of Have a smell of this perfume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to notice or discover a substance in the air by using the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "Smell is one of the five senses.",
          "Dogs have a very good sense of smell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the characteristic of something that can be recognized or noticed using the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "a sweet/strong/unpleasant smell",
          "the smell of flowers/perfume/coffee/paint",
          "I woke up to the smell of bacon and eggs.",
          "I wish we could get rid of that smell in the garage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using your nose to discover the characteristic of a substance in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Have a smell of this thyme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become aware of or to discover something using the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "Just smell this perfume!",
          "She smelled something burning.",
          "fig. Brenda can smell trouble a mile off. (= knows when there will be trouble.)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the ability to notice or discover a substance in the air by using your nose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T  ] I have a cold and I can’t smell anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular quality that people can notice with their noses:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My hands smell of onions.",
          "[ I ] It smells like you’ve been baking in here.",
          "[ L ] That soup smells good.",
          "[ I ] Your feet smell (= have an unpleasant smell)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smelled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular quality that others can notice with their noses:",
        "examples": [
          "My hands smell of onions.",
          "That cake smells good.",
          "There's something in the fridge that smells mouldy.",
          "Your feet smell (= have an unpleasant smell). Why don't you wash them?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice or discover something using the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "Come and smell these flowers!",
          "smell something burning Can you smell something burning?",
          "[ + (that) ] Didn't you smell (that) the pie was burning?",
          "I can smell something rotten in the bottom of the fridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know about or be aware of a situation without having to be told about it:",
        "examples": [
          "smell trouble Brenda can smell trouble a mile off (= a long time in advance)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the ability to notice or discover that a substance is present by using your nose:",
        "examples": [
          "Humans can't smell as well as dogs.",
          "What I hate most about having a cold is not being able to smell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the characteristic of something that can be recognized or noticed using the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "What's your favourite smell?",
          "the smell of I love the smell of orange blossoms.",
          "The marketplace was filled with delightful smells.",
          "delicious smell There's a delicious smell in here.",
          "I wish we could get rid of that smell (= bad smell) in the bathroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular character or feeling that someone or something has:",
        "examples": [
          "the sweet smell of success She's still enjoying the sweet smell (= pleasant experience) of success after her victory in the world championships."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to notice or discover that a substance is present by using your nose:",
        "examples": [
          "Smell is one of the five senses.",
          "sense of smell Dogs have a very good sense of smell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting your nose near something and breathing in so that you can discover its characteristics with your nose:",
        "examples": [
          "a smell of Have a smell of this perfume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to notice or discover a substance in the air by using the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "Smell is one of the five senses.",
          "Dogs have a very good sense of smell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the characteristic of something that can be recognized or noticed using the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "a sweet/strong/unpleasant smell",
          "the smell of flowers/perfume/coffee/paint",
          "I woke up to the smell of bacon and eggs.",
          "I wish we could get rid of that smell in the garage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using your nose to discover the characteristic of a substance in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Have a smell of this thyme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become aware of or to discover something using the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "Just smell this perfume!",
          "She smelled something burning.",
          "fig. Brenda can smell trouble a mile off. (= knows when there will be trouble.)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the ability to notice or discover a substance in the air by using your nose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T  ] I have a cold and I can’t smell anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular quality that people can notice with their noses:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My hands smell of onions.",
          "[ I ] It smells like you’ve been baking in here.",
          "[ L ] That soup smells good.",
          "[ I ] Your feet smell (= have an unpleasant smell)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smelling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a particular smell:",
        "examples": [
          "sweet-smelling flowers",
          "foul-smelling rubbish",
          "There's nothing as wonderful-smelling as freshly baked bread."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smells": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular quality that others can notice with their noses:",
        "examples": [
          "My hands smell of onions.",
          "That cake smells good.",
          "There's something in the fridge that smells mouldy.",
          "Your feet smell (= have an unpleasant smell). Why don't you wash them?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice or discover something using the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "Come and smell these flowers!",
          "smell something burning Can you smell something burning?",
          "[ + (that) ] Didn't you smell (that) the pie was burning?",
          "I can smell something rotten in the bottom of the fridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know about or be aware of a situation without having to be told about it:",
        "examples": [
          "smell trouble Brenda can smell trouble a mile off (= a long time in advance)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the ability to notice or discover that a substance is present by using your nose:",
        "examples": [
          "Humans can't smell as well as dogs.",
          "What I hate most about having a cold is not being able to smell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the characteristic of something that can be recognized or noticed using the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "What's your favourite smell?",
          "the smell of I love the smell of orange blossoms.",
          "The marketplace was filled with delightful smells.",
          "delicious smell There's a delicious smell in here.",
          "I wish we could get rid of that smell (= bad smell) in the bathroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular character or feeling that someone or something has:",
        "examples": [
          "the sweet smell of success She's still enjoying the sweet smell (= pleasant experience) of success after her victory in the world championships."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to notice or discover that a substance is present by using your nose:",
        "examples": [
          "Smell is one of the five senses.",
          "sense of smell Dogs have a very good sense of smell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting your nose near something and breathing in so that you can discover its characteristics with your nose:",
        "examples": [
          "a smell of Have a smell of this perfume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to notice or discover a substance in the air by using the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "Smell is one of the five senses.",
          "Dogs have a very good sense of smell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the characteristic of something that can be recognized or noticed using the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "a sweet/strong/unpleasant smell",
          "the smell of flowers/perfume/coffee/paint",
          "I woke up to the smell of bacon and eggs.",
          "I wish we could get rid of that smell in the garage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using your nose to discover the characteristic of a substance in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Have a smell of this thyme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become aware of or to discover something using the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "Just smell this perfume!",
          "She smelled something burning.",
          "fig. Brenda can smell trouble a mile off. (= knows when there will be trouble.)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the ability to notice or discover a substance in the air by using your nose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T  ] I have a cold and I can’t smell anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular quality that people can notice with their noses:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My hands smell of onions.",
          "[ I ] It smells like you’ve been baking in here.",
          "[ L ] That soup smells good.",
          "[ I ] Your feet smell (= have an unpleasant smell)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smelly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having an unpleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "smelly feet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having an unpleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "smelly feet",
          "The basement is damp and smelly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smelt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of smell",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get a metal from rock by heating it to a very high temperature, or to melt objects made from metal in order to use the metal to make something new",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain a metal from rock by heating it to a very high temperature",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "smelting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of getting a metal from rock by heating it to a very high temperature, or of melting objects made from metal in order to use the metal to make something new:",
        "examples": [
          "Iron mining and smelting reached their peak during the second half of the nineteenth century.",
          "The mining and smelting released lead and other dangerous metals into the river basin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smidge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "smile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a happy or friendly expression on the face in which the ends of the mouth curve up slightly, often with the lips moving apart so that the teeth can be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "Amy had a big/broad smile on her face.",
          "She has a nice smile.",
          "He winked and gave me a smile.",
          "It's nice to be able to bring a smile to people's faces (= make people smile)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a happy or friendly expression in which the corners of your mouth curve up:",
        "examples": [
          "He smiled and shook my hand.",
          "When he smiled at me I knew everything was all right.",
          "Esme's so cheerful - she's always smiling.",
          "I couldn't help smiling when I thought of how pleased she was going to be.",
          "He smiled politely as Mary apologized for her drunken friends.",
          "He smiled to himself as he thought about his new girlfriend.",
          "He smiled the smile of a man who knew victory was within reach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express or say something with a smile:",
        "examples": [
          "He smiled his congratulations and left without another word.",
          "\"Don't you worry about a thing. Everything's going to be just fine,\" smiled Robin reassuringly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression on the face in which the ends of the mouth curve up slightly, often with the lips moving apart so that the teeth can be seen, expressing esp. happiness, pleasure, amusement, or a friendly feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "a big/happy/pretty smile",
          "a smile of joy/satisfaction/amusement",
          "We exchanged smiles as we passed in the hallway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a happy or friendly expression in which the ends of the mouth curve up slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I couldn’t help smiling.",
          "[ I ] When he smiled at me, I knew everything was OK.",
          "[ I ] She smiled to herself.",
          "[ T ] He smiled a happy smile."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smiled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a happy or friendly expression in which the corners of your mouth curve up:",
        "examples": [
          "He smiled and shook my hand.",
          "When he smiled at me I knew everything was all right.",
          "Esme's so cheerful - she's always smiling.",
          "I couldn't help smiling when I thought of how pleased she was going to be.",
          "He smiled politely as Mary apologized for her drunken friends.",
          "He smiled to himself as he thought about his new girlfriend.",
          "He smiled the smile of a man who knew victory was within reach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express or say something with a smile:",
        "examples": [
          "He smiled his congratulations and left without another word.",
          "\"Don't you worry about a thing. Everything's going to be just fine,\" smiled Robin reassuringly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smiles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a happy or friendly expression on the face in which the ends of the mouth curve up slightly, often with the lips moving apart so that the teeth can be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "Amy had a big/broad smile on her face.",
          "She has a nice smile.",
          "He winked and gave me a smile.",
          "It's nice to be able to bring a smile to people's faces (= make people smile)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a happy or friendly expression in which the corners of your mouth curve up:",
        "examples": [
          "He smiled and shook my hand.",
          "When he smiled at me I knew everything was all right.",
          "Esme's so cheerful - she's always smiling.",
          "I couldn't help smiling when I thought of how pleased she was going to be.",
          "He smiled politely as Mary apologized for her drunken friends.",
          "He smiled to himself as he thought about his new girlfriend.",
          "He smiled the smile of a man who knew victory was within reach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express or say something with a smile:",
        "examples": [
          "He smiled his congratulations and left without another word.",
          "\"Don't you worry about a thing. Everything's going to be just fine,\" smiled Robin reassuringly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression on the face in which the ends of the mouth curve up slightly, often with the lips moving apart so that the teeth can be seen, expressing esp. happiness, pleasure, amusement, or a friendly feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "a big/happy/pretty smile",
          "a smile of joy/satisfaction/amusement",
          "We exchanged smiles as we passed in the hallway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a happy or friendly expression in which the ends of the mouth curve up slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I couldn’t help smiling.",
          "[ I ] When he smiled at me, I knew everything was OK.",
          "[ I ] She smiled to herself.",
          "[ T ] He smiled a happy smile."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smiley": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an emoticon (= a sideways image of a face, consisting of keyboard symbols, used in emails to express emotions)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A smiley person or someone who has a smiley face looks friendly and smiles a lot.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "smiling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a smile:",
        "examples": [
          "I really miss seeing their happy smiling faces."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smirk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a smile that expresses satisfaction or pleasure about having done something or knowing something that is not known by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Maybe your husband does things that you don't know about,\" he said with a smirk.",
          "\"I told you it would end in disaster,\" said Polly with a self-satisfied smirk on her face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smile in a way that expresses satisfaction or pleasure about having done something, or knowing something that is not known by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't like the way he winks and smirks at me whenever he sees me.",
          "He smirked his way through the interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smile in a way that expresses satisfaction with yourself or pleasure about having done something or knowing something that is not known by someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "When she told him he was cool, he just smirked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone forcefully or to have a sudden powerful or damaging effect on someone",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "smith": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who makes things out of metal, especially by heating it and hitting it with a hammer:",
        "examples": [
          "a goldsmith/silversmith"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smithereens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a lot of very small broken pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "The city was bombed to smithereens during the war.",
          "So many films involve everyone and everything being blown to smithereens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of small, broken pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "The vase smashed to smithereens when it fell."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smiths": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an apple with a green skin, hard flesh, and a sharp taste, that can be eaten uncooked or cooked:",
        "examples": [
          "She took a bite of her Granny Smith and munched thoughtfully.",
          "Granny Smiths are my favourite apple."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smitten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having suddenly started to like or love something or someone very much:",
        "examples": [
          "The story's about a man smitten with love for his wife's cousin.",
          "He was so smitten by her that he promised to move to Argentina to be near her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strongly influenced by someone or feeling the effects of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s clearly smitten with publicity.",
          "Howard was smitten by her beauty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing like a long shirt, worn loosely over other clothing to protect it when working, or a piece of women's clothing that is similar to this:",
        "examples": [
          "an artist's smock"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing like a long shirt that is worn loosely over other clothing to protect it when working:",
        "examples": [
          "an artist’s smock",
          "a painting/gardening smock"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of smoke, gases, and chemicals, especially in cities, that makes the atmosphere difficult to breathe and harmful for health:",
        "examples": [
          "Smog is a major problem in Athens.",
          "As we flew into the airport, we could see a murky yellow smog hovering over the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "air pollution caused by smoke or chemicals mixing with fog:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We get a lot of smog downtown.",
          "[ C ] A poisonous smog killed 20 people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smoke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the grey, black, or white mixture of gas and very small pieces of carbon that is produced when something burns:",
        "examples": [
          "cigarette smoke Her clothes smelled of cigarette smoke.",
          "smoke-filled The age of the smoke-filled bar is over.",
          "The fire produced a pall (= large mass) of smoke visible 20 miles away.",
          "Plumes of smoke billowed from the chimney.",
          "a puff of smoke She leaned back thoughtfully and blew a puff of (= a small amount of) smoke into the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be destroyed by burning:",
        "examples": [
          "Because of the fire, hundreds of houses went up in smoke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that goes up in smoke fails to produce the result that was wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "When the business went bankrupt, 20 years of hard work went up in smoke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of smoking a cigarette:",
        "examples": [
          "a smoke I really enjoy a smoke at the end of a meal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cigarette:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you buy me some smokes while you're out?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any large city, especially London, Sydney, or Melbourne:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a young lad of 16 when he first came to the big smoke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe smoke into the mouth and usually lungs from a cigarette, pipe, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you mind if I smoke?",
          "I used to smoke a packet of cigarettes a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce smoke as a result of industrial activity or of something such as an electrical fault:",
        "examples": [
          "The skyline is dominated by smoking factory chimneys.",
          "Suddenly the TV went blank and started smoking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to preserve meat, fish, or cheese using smoke from burning wood:",
        "examples": [
          "People in Egypt were salting, drying, and smoking fish and meat 6,000 years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cloudy gray or black mixture of air and very small pieces of carbon produced by something that is burning:",
        "examples": [
          "The building filled with smoke.",
          "Nobody died in the fire, but three people were treated for smoke inhalation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of smoking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe smoke into the mouth or lungs from burning tobacco",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to preserve and add a smoky flavor to meat, fish, or cheese using smoke from burning wood:",
        "examples": [
          "They smoke the fish over wood chips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce or give off smoke:",
        "examples": [
          "The oil in the frying pan started smoking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smoked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Smoked glass or a smoked window has been made darker, as if by smoke:",
        "examples": [
          "She works in a modern office with smoked-glass windows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "preserved using smoke from burning wood:",
        "examples": [
          "She had champagne and smoked salmon sandwiches at her birthday party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smoker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who smokes tobacco regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "a cigarette/pipe smoker",
          "Chris is a light/heavy smoker (= smokes a little/a lot each day)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a railway carriage in which people are allowed to smoke tobacco",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who smokes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "smokers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who smokes tobacco regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "a cigarette/pipe smoker",
          "Chris is a light/heavy smoker (= smokes a little/a lot each day)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a railway carriage in which people are allowed to smoke tobacco",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who smokes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "smokes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the grey, black, or white mixture of gas and very small pieces of carbon that is produced when something burns:",
        "examples": [
          "cigarette smoke Her clothes smelled of cigarette smoke.",
          "smoke-filled The age of the smoke-filled bar is over.",
          "The fire produced a pall (= large mass) of smoke visible 20 miles away.",
          "Plumes of smoke billowed from the chimney.",
          "a puff of smoke She leaned back thoughtfully and blew a puff of (= a small amount of) smoke into the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be destroyed by burning:",
        "examples": [
          "Because of the fire, hundreds of houses went up in smoke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that goes up in smoke fails to produce the result that was wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "When the business went bankrupt, 20 years of hard work went up in smoke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of smoking a cigarette:",
        "examples": [
          "a smoke I really enjoy a smoke at the end of a meal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cigarette:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you buy me some smokes while you're out?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any large city, especially London, Sydney, or Melbourne:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a young lad of 16 when he first came to the big smoke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe smoke into the mouth and usually lungs from a cigarette, pipe, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you mind if I smoke?",
          "I used to smoke a packet of cigarettes a day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce smoke as a result of industrial activity or of something such as an electrical fault:",
        "examples": [
          "The skyline is dominated by smoking factory chimneys.",
          "Suddenly the TV went blank and started smoking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to preserve meat, fish, or cheese using smoke from burning wood:",
        "examples": [
          "People in Egypt were salting, drying, and smoking fish and meat 6,000 years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cloudy gray or black mixture of air and very small pieces of carbon produced by something that is burning:",
        "examples": [
          "The building filled with smoke.",
          "Nobody died in the fire, but three people were treated for smoke inhalation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of smoking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe smoke into the mouth or lungs from burning tobacco",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to preserve and add a smoky flavor to meat, fish, or cheese using smoke from burning wood:",
        "examples": [
          "They smoke the fish over wood chips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce or give off smoke:",
        "examples": [
          "The oil in the frying pan started smoking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smokescreen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that hides the truth about someone's intentions:",
        "examples": [
          "Instead of doing something about the problem, the city council is hiding behind a smokescreen of bureaucracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificial cloud of smoke that is used to hide the movements or positions of soldiers from the enemy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something which hides the truth about someone's intentions:",
        "examples": [
          "a smokescreen for sth The name change is a smokescreen for something larger.",
          "Some thought the decision to announce a change of direction was a smokescreen to cover the management's desire for the CEO's departure."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smoking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of smoking a cigarette, pipe, etc., or the activity of doing this regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "Smoking is not permitted anywhere in this theatre.",
          "The nicotine patches are designed to help people give up/quit/stop smoking.",
          "Cigarette smoking kills thousands of people every year.",
          "No smoking, please.",
          "20 years ago, a lot of restaurants didn't even have no-non-smoking areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action or activity of smoking:",
        "examples": [
          "Smoking is not permitted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smoky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a place is smoky, there is a lot of smoke in it:",
        "examples": [
          "a smoky pub/restaurant",
          "a smoky fire"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "similar to smoke:",
        "examples": [
          "a smoky blue colour",
          "This wine has a delicious smoky flavour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "similar to smoke in flavor, appearance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The chicken has a nice smoky flavor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "filled with smoke:",
        "examples": [
          "a smoky room"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smoldering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "smooch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to kiss, hold, and touch someone in a sexual way:",
        "examples": [
          "Didn't I see you smooching with Mark at Kim's party?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When two people are smooching, they are dancing slowly and very close together to slow, romantic music:",
        "examples": [
          "The dance floor was full of middle-aged couples smooching to slushy ballads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kiss:",
        "examples": [
          "I was so embarrassed when I walked in on them having a smooch on the sofa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow, romantic dance:",
        "examples": [
          "Kate had a smooch with a very attractive young man at the Christmas party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kiss someone",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "smooches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to kiss, hold, and touch someone in a sexual way:",
        "examples": [
          "Didn't I see you smooching with Mark at Kim's party?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When two people are smooching, they are dancing slowly and very close together to slow, romantic music:",
        "examples": [
          "The dance floor was full of middle-aged couples smooching to slushy ballads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kiss:",
        "examples": [
          "I was so embarrassed when I walked in on them having a smooch on the sofa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow, romantic dance:",
        "examples": [
          "Kate had a smooch with a very attractive young man at the Christmas party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kiss someone",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "smooching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kiss, hold, and touch someone in a sexual way:",
        "examples": [
          "Didn't I see you smooching with Mark at Kim's party?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When two people are smooching, they are dancing slowly and very close together to slow, romantic music:",
        "examples": [
          "The dance floor was full of middle-aged couples smooching to slushy ballads."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smooth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a surface or consisting of a substance that is perfectly regular and has no holes, lumps, or areas that rise or fall suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "a smooth surface/texture/consistency",
          "This custard is deliciously smooth and creamy.",
          "Mix together the butter and sugar until smooth.",
          "The road ahead was flat and smooth.",
          "This moisturizer will help to keep your skin smooth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening without any sudden changes, interruption, or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a very smooth flight with no turbulence at all.",
          "The car's improved suspension gives a much smoother ride than earlier models.",
          "An efficient transport system is vital to the smooth running of a country's economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a pleasant flavour that is not sour or bitter:",
        "examples": [
          "This coffee is incredibly smooth and rich."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very polite, confident, and able to persuade people, but in a way that is not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "The deputy director is so smooth that many of his colleagues distrust him.",
          "In job interviews, the successful candidates tend to be the smooth talkers who know exactly how to make the right impression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your hands across something in order to make it flat:",
        "examples": [
          "He straightened his tie nervously and smoothed (down) his hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove difficulties and make something easier to do or achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "We encourage parents to help smooth their children's way through school.",
          "We must do more to smooth the country's path to democratic reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover the surface of something with a liquid or soft substance, using gentle rubbing movements:",
        "examples": [
          "Pour some oil into the palm of your hand and then smooth it over your arms and neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a surface or substance that is perfectly regular and has no holes or lumps or areas that rise or fall suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "a smooth surface",
          "Mix together the butter and sugar until smooth.",
          "The baby’s skin is so smooth!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening without any sudden changes, interruption, inconvenience, or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "a smooth ride/flight",
          "The bill had a smooth passage through both houses of Congress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "polite, confident, and persuasive, esp. in a way that lacks sincerity:",
        "examples": [
          "I trust an honest face more than a smooth talker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove difficulties and make something easier to do:",
        "examples": [
          "We must do more to smooth the country’s path to democratic reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something perfectly flat or regular:",
        "examples": [
          "Use fine sandpaper to smooth the surface before varnishing.",
          "She smoothed the wrinkles from her skirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in statistics, to change very high and very low numbers in a series in order to show the main direction of the series more clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "We've smoothed these figures so that you can see the overall picture more easily."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smoother": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a surface or consisting of a substance that is perfectly regular and has no holes, lumps, or areas that rise or fall suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "a smooth surface/texture/consistency",
          "This custard is deliciously smooth and creamy.",
          "Mix together the butter and sugar until smooth.",
          "The road ahead was flat and smooth.",
          "This moisturizer will help to keep your skin smooth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening without any sudden changes, interruption, or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a very smooth flight with no turbulence at all.",
          "The car's improved suspension gives a much smoother ride than earlier models.",
          "An efficient transport system is vital to the smooth running of a country's economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a pleasant flavour that is not sour or bitter:",
        "examples": [
          "This coffee is incredibly smooth and rich."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very polite, confident, and able to persuade people, but in a way that is not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "The deputy director is so smooth that many of his colleagues distrust him.",
          "In job interviews, the successful candidates tend to be the smooth talkers who know exactly how to make the right impression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your hands across something in order to make it flat:",
        "examples": [
          "He straightened his tie nervously and smoothed (down) his hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove difficulties and make something easier to do or achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "We encourage parents to help smooth their children's way through school.",
          "We must do more to smooth the country's path to democratic reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover the surface of something with a liquid or soft substance, using gentle rubbing movements:",
        "examples": [
          "Pour some oil into the palm of your hand and then smooth it over your arms and neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a surface or substance that is perfectly regular and has no holes or lumps or areas that rise or fall suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "a smooth surface",
          "Mix together the butter and sugar until smooth.",
          "The baby’s skin is so smooth!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening without any sudden changes, interruption, inconvenience, or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "a smooth ride/flight",
          "The bill had a smooth passage through both houses of Congress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "polite, confident, and persuasive, esp. in a way that lacks sincerity:",
        "examples": [
          "I trust an honest face more than a smooth talker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove difficulties and make something easier to do:",
        "examples": [
          "We must do more to smooth the country’s path to democratic reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something perfectly flat or regular:",
        "examples": [
          "Use fine sandpaper to smooth the surface before varnishing.",
          "She smoothed the wrinkles from her skirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in statistics, to change very high and very low numbers in a series in order to show the main direction of the series more clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "We've smoothed these figures so that you can see the overall picture more easily."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smoothie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick, cold drink made from fruit and often yogurt or ice cream, mixed together until smooth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is very polite, confident, and able to persuade people, but in a way that is not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "He's such a smoothie - I just assumed he worked in sales."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smoothies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick, cold drink made from fruit and often yogurt or ice cream, mixed together until smooth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is very polite, confident, and able to persuade people, but in a way that is not sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "He's such a smoothie - I just assumed he worked in sales."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smoothly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easily and without interruption or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "The road was blocked for two hours after the accident, but traffic is now flowing smoothly again.",
          "Lead is added to fuel to make car engines run more smoothly.",
          "The pregnancy's gone very smoothly so far.",
          "If all goes smoothly, we should arrive by nine o'clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without any sudden movements or changes:",
        "examples": [
          "I drove through the gates, which closed smoothly behind me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily and without interruption or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil is used to make the parts of a machine move smoothly when they rub together.",
          "It’s nice to work in such a smoothly run office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smother": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone by covering their face so that they cannot breathe:",
        "examples": [
          "They threatened to smother the animals with plastic bags."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill something by covering it and preventing it from receiving the substances and conditions it needs for life:",
        "examples": [
          "Snow soon smothered the last of the blooms.",
          "figurative I tried desperately to smother a sneeze (= I tried not to sneeze) during his speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop a fire from burning by covering it with something that prevents air from reaching it:",
        "examples": [
          "I threw a blanket over the stove to smother the flames."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from developing or growing freely:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest violence has smothered any remaining hopes for an early peace agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone too much love and attention so that they do not feel independent or free:",
        "examples": [
          "I think she broke off their engagement because she felt smothered by him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent a person or animal from getting oxygen:",
        "examples": [
          "Several animals were smothered by smoke from the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To smother someone is to kill someone by covering the person’s face, making it impossible to breathe.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover most or all of a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The pasta was smothered with a creamy sauce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop a fire from burning by covering it with something that prevents air from reaching it:",
        "examples": [
          "Firefighters smothered the blaze with chemical foam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone you love too much attention and make the person feel less independent:",
        "examples": [
          "He felt smothered by her love."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smothered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone by covering their face so that they cannot breathe:",
        "examples": [
          "They threatened to smother the animals with plastic bags."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill something by covering it and preventing it from receiving the substances and conditions it needs for life:",
        "examples": [
          "Snow soon smothered the last of the blooms.",
          "figurative I tried desperately to smother a sneeze (= I tried not to sneeze) during his speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop a fire from burning by covering it with something that prevents air from reaching it:",
        "examples": [
          "I threw a blanket over the stove to smother the flames."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from developing or growing freely:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest violence has smothered any remaining hopes for an early peace agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone too much love and attention so that they do not feel independent or free:",
        "examples": [
          "I think she broke off their engagement because she felt smothered by him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smothering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone by covering their face so that they cannot breathe:",
        "examples": [
          "They threatened to smother the animals with plastic bags."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill something by covering it and preventing it from receiving the substances and conditions it needs for life:",
        "examples": [
          "Snow soon smothered the last of the blooms.",
          "figurative I tried desperately to smother a sneeze (= I tried not to sneeze) during his speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop a fire from burning by covering it with something that prevents air from reaching it:",
        "examples": [
          "I threw a blanket over the stove to smother the flames."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from developing or growing freely:",
        "examples": [
          "The latest violence has smothered any remaining hopes for an early peace agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone too much love and attention so that they do not feel independent or free:",
        "examples": [
          "I think she broke off their engagement because she felt smothered by him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smudge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mark with no particular shape that is caused, usually by accident, by rubbing something such as ink or a dirty finger across a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Her hands were covered in dust and she had a black smudge on her nose.",
          "figurative She said we were nearly there, but the island was still no more than a distant smudge on the horizon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If ink, paint, etc. smudges or if someone smudges it, it becomes dirty or not clear because someone or something has touched it:",
        "examples": [
          "She was crying and her mascara had smudged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark left on a surface, usually unintentionally, from having touched something wet or sticky:",
        "examples": [
          "Trev wiped a smudge of chocolate from the side of his mouth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a dirty, wet, or sticky mark on a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sweaty and her face was smudged with dirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you smudge something that is neat, you make it messy:",
        "examples": [
          "She draws a line and then smudges it with her finger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smug": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too pleased or satisfied about something you have achieved or something you know:",
        "examples": [
          "a smug grin",
          "She deserved her promotion, but I wish she wasn't so smug about it.",
          "There was a hint of smug self-satisfaction in her voice.",
          "He's been unbearably smug since he gave up smoking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very pleased and satisfied with yourself, and having no doubt about the value of what you know or have done:",
        "examples": [
          "His attitude showed a smug indifference to the hardships others faced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smuggle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take things or people to or from a place secretly and often illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "She was caught trying to smuggle 26 kilos of heroin out of/into the country.",
          "They managed to smuggle a video of the captive journalists out of the prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take things or people to or from a country or place illegally and secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was caught trying to smuggle goods across the border."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take goods or people into or out of a country illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sentenced to 65 months in prison for smuggling 14 kilograms of cocaine.",
          "smuggle sb/sth into somewhere The three immigrants were smuggled into Florida.",
          "smuggle sb/sth in Customs officials believe up to 100 pets are smuggled in each week.",
          "smuggle sb/sth out of somewhere The money was smuggled out of the country.",
          "smuggle sb/sth out A third of all the maize-meal milled in Zambia is smuggled out.",
          "The people were smuggled across the border."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smuggled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take things or people to or from a place secretly and often illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "She was caught trying to smuggle 26 kilos of heroin out of/into the country.",
          "They managed to smuggle a video of the captive journalists out of the prison."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smuggler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who smuggles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes goods or people into or out of a country illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "a drug/arms/human smuggler",
          "An increasing number of migrants are turning to smugglers for help."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smugglers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who smuggles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes goods or people into or out of a country illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "a drug/arms/human smuggler",
          "An increasing number of migrants are turning to smugglers for help."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "smuggling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of taking things or people to or from a place secretly and often illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "The murdered man is thought to have been involved in drug smuggling.",
          "Nine people are in custody in the Netherlands charged with people smuggling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of taking goods or people into or out of a country illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "drug/human/tobacco smuggling",
          "a smuggling organization/operation/ring",
          "A major trend in the smuggling of intellectual property these days is microchips."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a silver-coloured metal, often combined with other metals or used to cover and protect other metals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a closed metal container in which food is sold:",
        "examples": [
          "tin of He opened a tin of beans and emptied it into the saucepan.",
          "piles of soup tins"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the contents of a tin, or the amount of something a tin contains:",
        "examples": [
          "tin of The children ate two tins of beans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal container with a lid used for keeping cakes or biscuits:",
        "examples": [
          "a biscuit tin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cylindrical metal container with a lid used for keeping liquid substances such as paint:",
        "examples": [
          "tin of I picked up a tin of paint at the decorator's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal container without a lid used for cooking food in the oven:",
        "examples": [
          "Put both cake tins in the oven for half an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a closed metal container in which beer is sold:",
        "examples": [
          "a tin of beer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, silver metal that is often combined with other metals or used as a layer to protect various metals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of food that is eaten between meals, or a very small meal:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a huge lunch, so I'll only need a snack for dinner.",
          "Fresh or dried fruit makes an ideal snack.",
          "Many snack foods are high in salt, sugar, and fat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attractive person:",
        "examples": [
          "Vinny is such a snack.",
          "I'm stuck between wanting to look like a snack and eating a snack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat small amounts of food between meals:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been snacking all day.",
          "If you eat three good meals a day, you're less likely to snack on biscuits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of food, esp. when eaten between meals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snacking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat small amounts of food between meals:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been snacking all day.",
          "If you eat three good meals a day, you're less likely to snack on biscuits."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snacks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of food that is eaten between meals, or a very small meal:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a huge lunch, so I'll only need a snack for dinner.",
          "Fresh or dried fruit makes an ideal snack.",
          "Many snack foods are high in salt, sugar, and fat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attractive person:",
        "examples": [
          "Vinny is such a snack.",
          "I'm stuck between wanting to look like a snack and eating a snack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat small amounts of food between meals:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been snacking all day.",
          "If you eat three good meals a day, you're less likely to snack on biscuits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of food, esp. when eaten between meals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snafu": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which nothing has happened as planned:",
        "examples": [
          "The company isn't wholly to blame for the snafu.",
          "A single snafu (= serious mistake) by an airline can leave a lasting impression on travelers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which nothing happens as planned and everything goes wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The snowstorm created a terrible snafu at the airport, with hundreds of passengers waiting for flights to be rescheduled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a problem, difficulty, or disadvantage:",
        "examples": [
          "We don't anticipate any snags in/with the negotiations.",
          "The drug is very effective - the only snag is that it cannot be produced in large quantities.",
          "Talks hit a snag after 97 percent of union members voted to strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tear, hole, or loose thread in a piece of clothing or cloth caused by a sharp or rough object:",
        "examples": [
          "This sweater's full of snags."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you snag something, it becomes caught on a sharp object and tears:",
        "examples": [
          "Be careful not to snag your coat on the barbed wire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or catch something by acting quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "They'd have gone bust if they hadn't snagged that contract from their rivals.",
          "It was a good hit, but Silverman snagged it for the final out of the inning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause problems or difficulties for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Financial problems have snagged the project for the past six months.",
          "The negotiations have snagged on a dispute about who should chair them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem or difficulty that stops or slows the progress of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The team was close to signing him to a long-range contract, but talks have hit a snag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tear, hole, or loose fiber in a piece of clothing or cloth caused by a sharp or rough object:",
        "examples": [
          "a snag in a stocking"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch on something sharp or rough and become damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Be careful not to snag your sweater on the rose bushes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain or catch something by acting quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "I hoped to snag a good job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snagged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small creature with a soft, wet body and a round shell, that moves very slowly and often eats garden plants",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small animal that has a shell and moves very slowly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small creature with a soft, wet body and a round shell, that moves very slowly and often eats garden plants",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small animal that has a shell and moves very slowly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a reptile with a long body and no legs:",
        "examples": [
          "be bitten by a snake He's terrified of being bitten by a snake.",
          "a snake bite",
          "snake venom Snake venom contains a complex mix of proteins that can be used to thin the blood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant person who cannot be trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't trust him - he's a snake in the grass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move along a route that includes a lot of twists or bends:",
        "examples": [
          "The river snakes through some of the most spectacular countryside in France.",
          "The queue for tickets snaked all the way around the block."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal with a long, cylindrical body and no legs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move along a route that includes a lot of twists or bends:",
        "examples": [
          "People spent hours waiting in lines that snaked around the stadium to get tickets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snaked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move along a route that includes a lot of twists or bends:",
        "examples": [
          "The river snakes through some of the most spectacular countryside in France.",
          "The queue for tickets snaked all the way around the block."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snakes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a reptile with a long body and no legs:",
        "examples": [
          "be bitten by a snake He's terrified of being bitten by a snake.",
          "a snake bite",
          "snake venom Snake venom contains a complex mix of proteins that can be used to thin the blood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant person who cannot be trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't trust him - he's a snake in the grass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move along a route that includes a lot of twists or bends:",
        "examples": [
          "The river snakes through some of the most spectacular countryside in France.",
          "The queue for tickets snaked all the way around the block."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal with a long, cylindrical body and no legs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move along a route that includes a lot of twists or bends:",
        "examples": [
          "People spent hours waiting in lines that snaked around the stadium to get tickets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something that is thin to break suddenly and quickly with a cracking sound:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll snap that ruler if you bend it too far.",
          "snap something off Some vandal's snapped off my car aerial again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly become unable to control a strong feeling, especially anger:",
        "examples": [
          "When she asked me to postpone my trip to help her move to her new house, I just snapped (= got angry)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move into a position quickly, producing a short noise as if breaking:",
        "examples": [
          "snap back Tendons store elastic energy by stretching and then snapping back into shape like rubber bands.",
          "Simply snap the pieces into place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly return to a previous place or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "snap back After substantial losses last year, the company has snapped back to profitability (= started making profits again)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something snaps shut or is snapped shut, it closes quickly with a sudden sharp sound:",
        "examples": [
          "She snapped her book shut and got up to leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an animal snaps, it tries to bite someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The guard dog was snarling and snapping behind the fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something suddenly in an angry way:",
        "examples": [
          "snap at There's no need to snap at me - it's not my fault that you lost your wallet.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Well, I hate you too!\" she snapped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a lot of photographs quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was arrested for snapping photos of a military parade.",
          "snap away She's very pleased with her new camera and was snapping away the whole time we were abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten using two small pieces of metal or plastic, one of which is pushed into the other:",
        "examples": [
          "snap something up He snapped up his jacket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden loud sound like something breaking or closing:",
        "examples": [
          "She broke the stick over her knee with a loud snap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of metal or plastic used to fasten clothes, with two usually round parts, one of which is pushed into the other",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an informal photograph that is not very skilful or artistic:",
        "examples": [
          "holiday snap Here are some tips for creating a photo book from your holiday snaps.",
          "take a snap Did you take many snaps while you were away?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a card game in which the players compete to call out the word \"snap\" when they see two cards that have the same value:",
        "examples": [
          "a game of snap"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that can be done without any difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "a snap \"Will you finish on time?\" \"Sure thing. It's a snap.\"",
          "snap for Talking to girls is a snap for him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, the act of passing the ball backward to start play",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "quickly, and without warning or much thought or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "They can lose their licence in a snap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done suddenly without allowing time for careful thought or preparation:",
        "examples": [
          "snap decision He always makes snap decisions and never thinks about their consequences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "\"Snap!\" is what you say in the game of snap when two cards of the same value have been played.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you say when you notice that two things are the same:",
        "examples": [
          "Snap! We're wearing the same shirts!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break something quickly with a cracking sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] High winds caused some power lines to snap, and we lost our electricity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. People who snap suddenly lose control of their behavior when they experience very strong emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] His lawyer said he just snapped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move (something) or change into a new position quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] The sudden stop of the car snapped his head back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you snap your fingers, you make a sudden, cracking noise by pushing a finger against the base of your thumb, usually in order to get someone’s attention.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a quick, cracking sound by suddenly bringing together the two parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She snapped her briefcase shut and marched out of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a dog snaps at you, it suddenly tries to bite you.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or say something suddenly in anger:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Don’t snap at your brother like that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a camera to take a photograph without spending a lot of time doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Washington is full of tourists snapping pictures of each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that can be done without any difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Thinking that the exam would be a snap, she didn’t bother to study for it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small clothes fastener with two round parts, one of which is pushed into the other:",
        "examples": [
          "The shirt fastens with snaps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of breaking something stiff, or the cracking sound made when it breaks:",
        "examples": [
          "The plastic handle broke with a loud snap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done suddenly without allowing time for careful thought or preparation:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t make a snap decision – take some time to think it over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a particular pattern of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "July snapped a string of monthly gains.",
          "The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 40.47 to 4383.87, snapping a two-session losing streak."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snapped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snapping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snappy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a man's clothes or of his appearance) modern and stylish:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a snappy dresser.",
          "That's a very snappy new suit, Peter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "immediately effective in getting people's attention or communicating an idea:",
        "examples": [
          "The magazine will be launched in September with a snappy new design.",
          "They're looking for a snappy slogan to communicate the campaign's message."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "annoyed and speaking in an angry way:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a bit snappy with me this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "immediately effective in getting people’s attention or communicating an idea:",
        "examples": [
          "The music video was full of snappy editing and atmospheric lighting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Snappy also means stylish and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "a snappy dresser/outfit"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snaps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something that is thin to break suddenly and quickly with a cracking sound:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll snap that ruler if you bend it too far.",
          "snap something off Some vandal's snapped off my car aerial again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly become unable to control a strong feeling, especially anger:",
        "examples": [
          "When she asked me to postpone my trip to help her move to her new house, I just snapped (= got angry)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move into a position quickly, producing a short noise as if breaking:",
        "examples": [
          "snap back Tendons store elastic energy by stretching and then snapping back into shape like rubber bands.",
          "Simply snap the pieces into place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly return to a previous place or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "snap back After substantial losses last year, the company has snapped back to profitability (= started making profits again)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something snaps shut or is snapped shut, it closes quickly with a sudden sharp sound:",
        "examples": [
          "She snapped her book shut and got up to leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an animal snaps, it tries to bite someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The guard dog was snarling and snapping behind the fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something suddenly in an angry way:",
        "examples": [
          "snap at There's no need to snap at me - it's not my fault that you lost your wallet.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Well, I hate you too!\" she snapped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a lot of photographs quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was arrested for snapping photos of a military parade.",
          "snap away She's very pleased with her new camera and was snapping away the whole time we were abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten using two small pieces of metal or plastic, one of which is pushed into the other:",
        "examples": [
          "snap something up He snapped up his jacket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden loud sound like something breaking or closing:",
        "examples": [
          "She broke the stick over her knee with a loud snap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of metal or plastic used to fasten clothes, with two usually round parts, one of which is pushed into the other",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an informal photograph that is not very skilful or artistic:",
        "examples": [
          "holiday snap Here are some tips for creating a photo book from your holiday snaps.",
          "take a snap Did you take many snaps while you were away?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a card game in which the players compete to call out the word \"snap\" when they see two cards that have the same value:",
        "examples": [
          "a game of snap"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that can be done without any difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "a snap \"Will you finish on time?\" \"Sure thing. It's a snap.\"",
          "snap for Talking to girls is a snap for him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, the act of passing the ball backward to start play",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "quickly, and without warning or much thought or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "They can lose their licence in a snap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done suddenly without allowing time for careful thought or preparation:",
        "examples": [
          "snap decision He always makes snap decisions and never thinks about their consequences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "\"Snap!\" is what you say in the game of snap when two cards of the same value have been played.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you say when you notice that two things are the same:",
        "examples": [
          "Snap! We're wearing the same shirts!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break something quickly with a cracking sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] High winds caused some power lines to snap, and we lost our electricity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. People who snap suddenly lose control of their behavior when they experience very strong emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] His lawyer said he just snapped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move (something) or change into a new position quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] The sudden stop of the car snapped his head back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you snap your fingers, you make a sudden, cracking noise by pushing a finger against the base of your thumb, usually in order to get someone’s attention.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a quick, cracking sound by suddenly bringing together the two parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She snapped her briefcase shut and marched out of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a dog snaps at you, it suddenly tries to bite you.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or say something suddenly in anger:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Don’t snap at your brother like that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a camera to take a photograph without spending a lot of time doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Washington is full of tourists snapping pictures of each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that can be done without any difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Thinking that the exam would be a snap, she didn’t bother to study for it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small clothes fastener with two round parts, one of which is pushed into the other:",
        "examples": [
          "The shirt fastens with snaps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of breaking something stiff, or the cracking sound made when it breaks:",
        "examples": [
          "The plastic handle broke with a loud snap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done suddenly without allowing time for careful thought or preparation:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t make a snap decision – take some time to think it over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a particular pattern of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "July snapped a string of monthly gains.",
          "The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 40.47 to 4383.87, snapping a two-session losing streak."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snapshot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a photograph",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information or short description that gives an understanding of a situation at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "Credit rating agencies provide a snapshot of the risks an investment poses at any one time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an informal photograph",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that a particular figure or set of figures gives an understanding of a situation at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "Credit rating agencies provide a snapshot of the risks an investment poses at any one time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snapshots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a photograph",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information or short description that gives an understanding of a situation at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "Credit rating agencies provide a snapshot of the risks an investment poses at any one time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an informal photograph",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that a particular figure or set of figures gives an understanding of a situation at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "Credit rating agencies provide a snapshot of the risks an investment poses at any one time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for catching small animals and birds, usually with a rope or wire that tightens around the animal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trick or situation that deceives you or involves you in some problem that you do not know about:",
        "examples": [
          "The legal system is full of snares for those who are not wary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch an animal using a snare:",
        "examples": [
          "We used to snare small birds such as sparrows and robins.",
          "figurative She grew up in the days when a woman's main aim was to snare a rich husband."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for catching small animals, usually with a rope or wire that tightens around the animal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A snare is also a trick or situation that deceives you or involves you unexpectedly in a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The legal system is full of snares for the unwary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or achieve something that is difficult to get:",
        "examples": [
          "Arriving in Nashville, she had hopes of snaring a country-music record contract."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snares": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for catching small animals and birds, usually with a rope or wire that tightens around the animal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trick or situation that deceives you or involves you in some problem that you do not know about:",
        "examples": [
          "The legal system is full of snares for those who are not wary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch an animal using a snare:",
        "examples": [
          "We used to snare small birds such as sparrows and robins.",
          "figurative She grew up in the days when a woman's main aim was to snare a rich husband."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for catching small animals, usually with a rope or wire that tightens around the animal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A snare is also a trick or situation that deceives you or involves you unexpectedly in a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The legal system is full of snares for the unwary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or achieve something that is difficult to get:",
        "examples": [
          "Arriving in Nashville, she had hopes of snaring a country-music record contract."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snarl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of dogs) to make a deep, rough sound while showing the teeth, usually in anger or (of people) to speak or say something angrily and forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "The dogs started to snarl at each other so I had to separate them.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Go to hell!\", he snarled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become twisted together and difficult to separate; to make something become twisted together :",
        "examples": [
          "The yarn snarled as she unwound it.",
          "That old brush will snarl your hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep, rough sound, usually made in anger:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog gave a low snarl so I quickly drew my hand back.",
          "\"Take your hands off me!\" she said with a snarl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an untidy mass of things that are twisted together:",
        "examples": [
          "She tried to comb the snarls out of her daughter's long hair.",
          "a snarl of blankets on the bed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of dogs) to make a fierce sound while showing the teeth, or (of people) to speak or say something in an angry and fierce way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] “What do you want?” he snarled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become stuck, knotted, or blocked, and so unable to move easily:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The collision snarled traffic for 10 miles on the Interstate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an angry or fierce sound or way of speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog's snarl frightened me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snarling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of dogs) to make a deep, rough sound while showing the teeth, usually in anger or (of people) to speak or say something angrily and forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "The dogs started to snarl at each other so I had to separate them.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Go to hell!\", he snarled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become twisted together and difficult to separate; to make something become twisted together :",
        "examples": [
          "The yarn snarled as she unwound it.",
          "That old brush will snarl your hair."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snarls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of dogs) to make a deep, rough sound while showing the teeth, usually in anger or (of people) to speak or say something angrily and forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "The dogs started to snarl at each other so I had to separate them.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Go to hell!\", he snarled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become twisted together and difficult to separate; to make something become twisted together :",
        "examples": [
          "The yarn snarled as she unwound it.",
          "That old brush will snarl your hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep, rough sound, usually made in anger:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog gave a low snarl so I quickly drew my hand back.",
          "\"Take your hands off me!\" she said with a snarl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an untidy mass of things that are twisted together:",
        "examples": [
          "She tried to comb the snarls out of her daughter's long hair.",
          "a snarl of blankets on the bed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of dogs) to make a fierce sound while showing the teeth, or (of people) to speak or say something in an angry and fierce way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] “What do you want?” he snarled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become stuck, knotted, or blocked, and so unable to move easily:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The collision snarled traffic for 10 miles on the Interstate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an angry or fierce sound or way of speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog's snarl frightened me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snatch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take hold of something suddenly and roughly:",
        "examples": [
          "He snatched the photos out of my hand before I had a chance to look at them.",
          "Don't snatch, Isabel!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something or someone away by force:",
        "examples": [
          "The six-year-old girl was snatched from a playground and her body was found two days later.",
          "She had her purse snatched (= stolen) while she was shopping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or get something quickly because you only have a short amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Maybe you'll be able to snatch a couple of hours' sleep before dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or win something, especially suddenly, unexpectedly, or by a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "snatch a lead She quickly broke serve and snatched an early lead.",
          "snatch an equaliser They snatched an equaliser in the closing seconds of the game.",
          "snatch a draw They finally snatched a draw with an injury-time goal.",
          "snatch something from someone Running the best race of his career, Fletcher snatched the gold medal from the Canadian champion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in weightlifting, to lift a barbell (= a long bar with a weight on each end) from the floor to above the head in one continuous movement:",
        "examples": [
          "If you can't snatch the barbell, try a lighter bar.",
          "There are videos that show you how to snatch correctly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of trying to take something quickly and forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "make a snatch I felt someone behind me make a snatch at my bag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "snatch of I tried to hear what they were saying, but I only managed to catch a few snatches of conversation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in weightlifting, the action of lifting the barbell (= a long bar with a weight on each end) from the ground to above the head in one continuous movement:",
        "examples": [
          "She can lift a 80 kg barbell in a single snatch.",
          "Take the total of your best snatch and your best clean and jerk, and multiply it by your body weight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a vagina",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take hold of something suddenly and without warning:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] They snatched up their coats and hats and ran outside.",
          "Somebody snatched her purse when she wasn’t looking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To snatch something is to do it in the short amount of time available:",
        "examples": [
          "We rushed in and snatched the best seats we could get."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brief part (of something):",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear snatches of conversation from the people in the booth next to ours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snatched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "taken or done quickly when there is an opportunity between doing other things:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the research was done during snatched moments between exhausting shifts as a trainee hospital doctor.",
          "Her meetings with local journalists were usually snatched conversations in car parks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) very attractive, especially as a result of doing something to improve their appearance, for example, putting on make-up or exercising:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd just got a spray tan and was looking snatched.",
          "Everyone was saying that my make-up looked good and my face was snatched."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snatcher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes something or someone by force:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to watch out for bag/purse snatchers (= people who steal bags/purses)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snatching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take hold of something suddenly and roughly:",
        "examples": [
          "He snatched the photos out of my hand before I had a chance to look at them.",
          "Don't snatch, Isabel!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something or someone away by force:",
        "examples": [
          "The six-year-old girl was snatched from a playground and her body was found two days later.",
          "She had her purse snatched (= stolen) while she was shopping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or get something quickly because you only have a short amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Maybe you'll be able to snatch a couple of hours' sleep before dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or win something, especially suddenly, unexpectedly, or by a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "snatch a lead She quickly broke serve and snatched an early lead.",
          "snatch an equaliser They snatched an equaliser in the closing seconds of the game.",
          "snatch a draw They finally snatched a draw with an injury-time goal.",
          "snatch something from someone Running the best race of his career, Fletcher snatched the gold medal from the Canadian champion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in weightlifting, to lift a barbell (= a long bar with a weight on each end) from the floor to above the head in one continuous movement:",
        "examples": [
          "If you can't snatch the barbell, try a lighter bar.",
          "There are videos that show you how to snatch correctly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snazzy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "modern and stylish in a way that attracts attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Paula's wearing a very snazzy pair of shoes!",
          "He designs snazzy new graphics for software packages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "modern and stylish in a way that attracts attention:",
        "examples": [
          "snazzy computer graphics"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sneak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go somewhere secretly, or to take someone or something somewhere secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "sneak in I managed to sneak in through the back door while she wasn't looking.",
          "sneak someone in Jan doesn't have a ticket but I thought we might sneak her in.",
          "sneak up on I thought I'd sneak up on him (= move close to him without him seeing) and give him a surprise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly tell someone in authority, especially a teacher, that someone else has done something bad, often in order to cause trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "sneak on She was always sneaking on other kids in the class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at someone or something quickly and secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "I noticed him sneak a look at what I was writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who tells people in authority when someone else does something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "You told Mrs Cooper that it was me who tipped the paint over, didn't you - you nasty little sneak!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of light, comfortable shoe that is suitable for playing sports in:",
        "examples": [
          "I like to wear plain white leather sneaks.",
          "an old pair of sneaks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a play (= period of action) in which the quarterback dives or runs a short distance forward with the ball while the offensive line tries to push the defensive linemen back from the line of scrimmage (= the line on which the ball is positioned at the beginning of a period of action):",
        "examples": [
          "They ran a sneak and picked up three yards for a first down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "The unit launched a sneak attack under cover of night.",
          "An investigation was launched into how the paparazzi were able to get sneak photographs of the princess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go or do something secretly, or take someone or something somewhere secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He sneaked out of the house, going out through the back way.",
          "[ T ] I sneaked a look at my watch.",
          "[ T ] Make sure you sneak a little bit of protein into your snacks.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He snuck out of the budget meeting and went back to the lab."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sneaked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go somewhere secretly, or to take someone or something somewhere secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "sneak in I managed to sneak in through the back door while she wasn't looking.",
          "sneak someone in Jan doesn't have a ticket but I thought we might sneak her in.",
          "sneak up on I thought I'd sneak up on him (= move close to him without him seeing) and give him a surprise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly tell someone in authority, especially a teacher, that someone else has done something bad, often in order to cause trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "sneak on She was always sneaking on other kids in the class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at someone or something quickly and secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "I noticed him sneak a look at what I was writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who tells people in authority when someone else does something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "You told Mrs Cooper that it was me who tipped the paint over, didn't you - you nasty little sneak!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of light, comfortable shoe that is suitable for playing sports in:",
        "examples": [
          "I like to wear plain white leather sneaks.",
          "an old pair of sneaks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a play (= period of action) in which the quarterback dives or runs a short distance forward with the ball while the offensive line tries to push the defensive linemen back from the line of scrimmage (= the line on which the ball is positioned at the beginning of a period of action):",
        "examples": [
          "They ran a sneak and picked up three yards for a first down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "The unit launched a sneak attack under cover of night.",
          "An investigation was launched into how the paparazzi were able to get sneak photographs of the princess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go or do something secretly, or take someone or something somewhere secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He sneaked out of the house, going out through the back way.",
          "[ T ] I sneaked a look at my watch.",
          "[ T ] Make sure you sneak a little bit of protein into your snacks.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He snuck out of the budget meeting and went back to the lab."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sneaker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of light, comfortable shoe that is suitable for playing sports",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light shoe that has a top made of cloth and a bottom made of rubber, worn esp. for sports",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sneakers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of light, comfortable shoe that is suitable for playing sports",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light shoe that has a top made of cloth and a bottom made of rubber, worn esp. for sports",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sneaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you have a sneaking feeling about someone or something, you have that feeling, although you are not certain it is correct:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a sneaking feeling/suspicion that we're going the wrong way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of feelings or thoughts) slowly becoming stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a sneaking suspicion that I need more memory in my computer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sneaks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go somewhere secretly, or to take someone or something somewhere secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "sneak in I managed to sneak in through the back door while she wasn't looking.",
          "sneak someone in Jan doesn't have a ticket but I thought we might sneak her in.",
          "sneak up on I thought I'd sneak up on him (= move close to him without him seeing) and give him a surprise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly tell someone in authority, especially a teacher, that someone else has done something bad, often in order to cause trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "sneak on She was always sneaking on other kids in the class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at someone or something quickly and secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "I noticed him sneak a look at what I was writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who tells people in authority when someone else does something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "You told Mrs Cooper that it was me who tipped the paint over, didn't you - you nasty little sneak!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of light, comfortable shoe that is suitable for playing sports in:",
        "examples": [
          "I like to wear plain white leather sneaks.",
          "an old pair of sneaks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a play (= period of action) in which the quarterback dives or runs a short distance forward with the ball while the offensive line tries to push the defensive linemen back from the line of scrimmage (= the line on which the ball is positioned at the beginning of a period of action):",
        "examples": [
          "They ran a sneak and picked up three yards for a first down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "The unit launched a sneak attack under cover of night.",
          "An investigation was launched into how the paparazzi were able to get sneak photographs of the princess."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go or do something secretly, or take someone or something somewhere secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He sneaked out of the house, going out through the back way.",
          "[ T ] I sneaked a look at my watch.",
          "[ T ] Make sure you sneak a little bit of protein into your snacks.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He snuck out of the budget meeting and went back to the lab."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sneaky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "doing things in a secret and unfair way:",
        "examples": [
          "a sneaky plan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something you do, eat, or drink especially when you do it without telling anyone or when you should not really do it:",
        "examples": [
          "She snuck out for a sneaky cigarette.",
          "There's always the temptation to take a sneaky peek at the presents under the Christmas tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "secretive or dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "sneaky tricks",
          "a sneaky way to raise taxes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sneer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to talk about or look at someone or something in an unkind way that shows you do not respect or approve of him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "You may sneer, but a lot of people like this kind of music.",
          "She'll probably sneer at my new shoes because they're not expensive.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Is that the best you can do?\" he sneered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unkind expression on your face that shows you do not respect or approve of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"How much did you say you earned last year?\" she said with a sneer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show in an expression on your face or in your manner of speaking that someone or something is so foolish that it deserves to be ridiculed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] You may sneer (at it), but a lot of people like this kind of music."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sneered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk about or look at someone or something in an unkind way that shows you do not respect or approve of him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "You may sneer, but a lot of people like this kind of music.",
          "She'll probably sneer at my new shoes because they're not expensive.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Is that the best you can do?\" he sneered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sneeze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When you sneeze, air and often small drops of liquid suddenly come out of your nose and mouth in a way you cannot control:",
        "examples": [
          "Cats make him sneeze - I think he's allergic to them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act or sound of sneezing:",
        "examples": [
          "He has all the classic symptoms of a cold - the coughs and sneezes and the sore throat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send air out from the nose and mouth in an explosive way that you cannot control:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t know why, but I couldn’t stop sneezing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sneezed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you sneeze, air and often small drops of liquid suddenly come out of your nose and mouth in a way you cannot control:",
        "examples": [
          "Cats make him sneeze - I think he's allergic to them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sneezes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When you sneeze, air and often small drops of liquid suddenly come out of your nose and mouth in a way you cannot control:",
        "examples": [
          "Cats make him sneeze - I think he's allergic to them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act or sound of sneezing:",
        "examples": [
          "He has all the classic symptoms of a cold - the coughs and sneezes and the sore throat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send air out from the nose and mouth in an explosive way that you cannot control:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t know why, but I couldn’t stop sneezing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sneezing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you sneeze, air and often small drops of liquid suddenly come out of your nose and mouth in a way you cannot control:",
        "examples": [
          "Cats make him sneeze - I think he's allergic to them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snicker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to laugh at someone or something in a silly and often unkind way:",
        "examples": [
          "What are you snickering at/about?",
          "People were staring and snickering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of laughing at someone or something in a silly and often unkind way:",
        "examples": [
          "She barely stifled a snicker.",
          "His clothes prompted snickers and taunts from neighborhood boys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh quietly at someone or something that you think is silly or slightly ridiculous:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience of sportswriters tried to keep from snickering, but failed miserably."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snickering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh at someone or something in a silly and often unkind way:",
        "examples": [
          "What are you snickering at/about?",
          "People were staring and snickering."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snickers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to laugh at someone or something in a silly and often unkind way:",
        "examples": [
          "What are you snickering at/about?",
          "People were staring and snickering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of laughing at someone or something in a silly and often unkind way:",
        "examples": [
          "She barely stifled a snicker.",
          "His clothes prompted snickers and taunts from neighborhood boys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh quietly at someone or something that you think is silly or slightly ridiculous:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience of sportswriters tried to keep from snickering, but failed miserably."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of remarks) containing unpleasant criticism that is not clearly stated:",
        "examples": [
          "She made one or two snide remarks about their house, which I thought was a bit unnecessary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing indirect and unkind criticism:",
        "examples": [
          "snide remarks"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sniff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to smell something by taking air in through your nose:",
        "examples": [
          "He sniffed his socks to see if they needed washing.",
          "Dogs love sniffing each other.",
          "She sniffed at her glass of wine before tasting it.",
          "Dogs are sometimes used at airports to sniff out (= find by smelling) drugs in people's luggage.",
          "He was expelled from school for sniffing glue (= taking in the gas from glue because of the feelings of pleasure that this gives)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take air in quickly through your nose, usually to stop the liquid inside the nose from flowing out:",
        "examples": [
          "You're sniffing a lot - do you have a cold?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak in an unpleasant way, showing that you have a low opinion of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"They didn't even serve wine at dinner!\" she sniffed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick breath in through the nose to smell something, or to stop liquid in the nose from coming out:",
        "examples": [
          "Take a sniff of this medicine - it smells horrible, doesn't it?",
          "\"I don't think much of that idea,\" she said with a sniff (= an expression of a low opinion)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smell something by taking in air through the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Jack crushed a bit of dried grass between his fingers and sniffed its scent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To sniff is also to quickly take in a breath through the nose.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a bad opinion of something or someone; to show disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The museum’s front lawn does not need to be cluttered with silly pop art, sniffed a newspaper editorial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick breath in through the nose to smell something:",
        "examples": [
          "She took a sniff of the medicine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sniffed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smell something by taking air in through your nose:",
        "examples": [
          "He sniffed his socks to see if they needed washing.",
          "Dogs love sniffing each other.",
          "She sniffed at her glass of wine before tasting it.",
          "Dogs are sometimes used at airports to sniff out (= find by smelling) drugs in people's luggage.",
          "He was expelled from school for sniffing glue (= taking in the gas from glue because of the feelings of pleasure that this gives)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take air in quickly through your nose, usually to stop the liquid inside the nose from flowing out:",
        "examples": [
          "You're sniffing a lot - do you have a cold?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak in an unpleasant way, showing that you have a low opinion of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"They didn't even serve wine at dinner!\" she sniffed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sniffer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who sniffs chemicals for the feelings of pleasure it causes:",
        "examples": [
          "a glue/paint sniffer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sniffing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smell something by taking air in through your nose:",
        "examples": [
          "He sniffed his socks to see if they needed washing.",
          "Dogs love sniffing each other.",
          "She sniffed at her glass of wine before tasting it.",
          "Dogs are sometimes used at airports to sniff out (= find by smelling) drugs in people's luggage.",
          "He was expelled from school for sniffing glue (= taking in the gas from glue because of the feelings of pleasure that this gives)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take air in quickly through your nose, usually to stop the liquid inside the nose from flowing out:",
        "examples": [
          "You're sniffing a lot - do you have a cold?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak in an unpleasant way, showing that you have a low opinion of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"They didn't even serve wine at dinner!\" she sniffed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sniffles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to breathe in quickly and repeatedly through the nose, usually because you are crying or because you have a cold:",
        "examples": [
          "You're sniffling a lot today - have you got a cold?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act or sound of sniffling",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight cold that mainly affects your nose:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a cold a couple of weeks ago and it's left me with a sniffle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight cold that mainly affects your nose:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a cold a couple of weeks ago and it's left me with a sniffle.",
          "She's got a bit of a sniffle.",
          "It's that point in the winter when everyone seems to have a cold or the sniffles.",
          "You know what Laura's like - she goes straight to bed at the first sign of the sniffles.",
          "I haven't had so much as a sniffle all winter.",
          "At first, I thought it was just a sniffle and nothing to worry about."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take in air through the nose repeatedly in a way that others can hear, usually because you are crying or because you have a cold:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear her sniffling into her handkerchief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The sniffles is a slight cold.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sniffling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe in quickly and repeatedly through the nose, usually because you are crying or because you have a cold:",
        "examples": [
          "You're sniffling a lot today - have you got a cold?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sniffs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to smell something by taking air in through your nose:",
        "examples": [
          "He sniffed his socks to see if they needed washing.",
          "Dogs love sniffing each other.",
          "She sniffed at her glass of wine before tasting it.",
          "Dogs are sometimes used at airports to sniff out (= find by smelling) drugs in people's luggage.",
          "He was expelled from school for sniffing glue (= taking in the gas from glue because of the feelings of pleasure that this gives)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take air in quickly through your nose, usually to stop the liquid inside the nose from flowing out:",
        "examples": [
          "You're sniffing a lot - do you have a cold?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak in an unpleasant way, showing that you have a low opinion of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"They didn't even serve wine at dinner!\" she sniffed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick breath in through the nose to smell something, or to stop liquid in the nose from coming out:",
        "examples": [
          "Take a sniff of this medicine - it smells horrible, doesn't it?",
          "\"I don't think much of that idea,\" she said with a sniff (= an expression of a low opinion)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smell something by taking in air through the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Jack crushed a bit of dried grass between his fingers and sniffed its scent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To sniff is also to quickly take in a breath through the nose.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a bad opinion of something or someone; to show disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The museum’s front lawn does not need to be cluttered with silly pop art, sniffed a newspaper editorial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick breath in through the nose to smell something:",
        "examples": [
          "She took a sniff of the medicine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sniggering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh at someone or something in a silly and often unkind way:",
        "examples": [
          "They spent half the time sniggering at the clothes people were wearing.",
          "What are you two sniggering at/about?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sniggers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to laugh at someone or something in a silly and often unkind way:",
        "examples": [
          "They spent half the time sniggering at the clothes people were wearing.",
          "What are you two sniggering at/about?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of laughing at someone or something in a silly and often unkind way:",
        "examples": [
          "We were having a snigger at the bride who was rather large and dressed in a tight, pale pink dress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cut something with scissors, usually with small, quick cuts:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you seen the scissors? I want to snip off this loose thread.",
          "I snipped out the article and gave it to her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick, short cut with scissors:",
        "examples": [
          "Give it a snip with the scissors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that is being sold cheaply, for less than you would expect:",
        "examples": [
          "The sunglasses are now available in major stores, a snip at £12 a pair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cut something, usually with a few quick actions using scissors (= cutting device with two blades) or a similar device:",
        "examples": [
          "I asked the barber just to snip the ends of my hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is being sold for less than you expect:",
        "examples": [
          "At a fiver it's a snip.",
          "for a snip The magazine's got a really healthy circulation and I reckon I got it for a snip.",
          "This gorgeous bookcase is a snip at £799."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snipe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shoot at someone from a position where you cannot be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebels have started sniping at civilians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone unpleasantly:",
        "examples": [
          "The former minister has been making himself unpopular recently, sniping at his ex-colleagues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bird with a long, straight beak that lives near rivers and marshes (= low land that is wet and sometimes covered with water)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize, esp. in a mean way because you are annoyed or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "Frustrated by the war, Republicans and southern Democrats contented themselves with sniping at the president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sniper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who shoots at people from a place where they cannot be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "He was shot and fatally injured by a sniper.",
          "Sniper fire has claimed countless lives these past few weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who waits until nearly the end of an auction (= public competition to buy goods) on a website before saying how much money they will offer, in order to be more successful than other people trying to buy the same thing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who, while hidden, tries to shoot a person with a gun",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snipers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who shoots at people from a place where they cannot be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "He was shot and fatally injured by a sniper.",
          "Sniper fire has claimed countless lives these past few weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who waits until nearly the end of an auction (= public competition to buy goods) on a website before saying how much money they will offer, in order to be more successful than other people trying to buy the same thing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who, while hidden, tries to shoot a person with a gun",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snipes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shoot at someone from a position where you cannot be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebels have started sniping at civilians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize someone unpleasantly:",
        "examples": [
          "The former minister has been making himself unpopular recently, sniping at his ex-colleagues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bird with a long, straight beak that lives near rivers and marshes (= low land that is wet and sometimes covered with water)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize, esp. in a mean way because you are annoyed or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "Frustrated by the war, Republicans and southern Democrats contented themselves with sniping at the president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snipping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snitch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to secretly tell someone in authority that someone else has done something bad, often in order to cause trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "She thought I'd snitched on her.",
          "UK He snitched to my boss that I'd been making long-distance calls at work!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Where did you get that money?\" \"I snitched it from my dad when he wasn't looking.\"",
          "Dad snitched the Halloween sweets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who secretly tells someone in authority that someone else has done something bad, often in order to cause trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "You little snitch!",
          "People who cooperate with police are viewed by their neighbours as snitches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly tell someone in authority that someone else has done something bad, often in order to cause trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "If you keep snitching on your friends, you won’t have many left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal, or to take without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "I snitched a pencil from your desk – hope you don’t mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who secretly tells someone in authority that someone else has done something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t be a snitch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snitched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly tell someone in authority that someone else has done something bad, often in order to cause trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "She thought I'd snitched on her.",
          "UK He snitched to my boss that I'd been making long-distance calls at work!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Where did you get that money?\" \"I snitched it from my dad when he wasn't looking.\"",
          "Dad snitched the Halloween sweets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snitches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to secretly tell someone in authority that someone else has done something bad, often in order to cause trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "She thought I'd snitched on her.",
          "UK He snitched to my boss that I'd been making long-distance calls at work!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Where did you get that money?\" \"I snitched it from my dad when he wasn't looking.\"",
          "Dad snitched the Halloween sweets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who secretly tells someone in authority that someone else has done something bad, often in order to cause trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "You little snitch!",
          "People who cooperate with police are viewed by their neighbours as snitches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly tell someone in authority that someone else has done something bad, often in order to cause trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "If you keep snitching on your friends, you won’t have many left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal, or to take without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "I snitched a pencil from your desk – hope you don’t mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who secretly tells someone in authority that someone else has done something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t be a snitch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snitching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly tell someone in authority that someone else has done something bad, often in order to cause trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "She thought I'd snitched on her.",
          "UK He snitched to my boss that I'd been making long-distance calls at work!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Where did you get that money?\" \"I snitched it from my dad when he wasn't looking.\"",
          "Dad snitched the Halloween sweets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sniveling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone you do not like because they are weak and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "That sniveling creep/coward!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snob": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who respects and likes only people who are of a high social class, and/or a person who has extremely high standards who is not satisfied by the things that ordinary people like:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a terrible snob - if you haven't been to the right school he probably won't even speak to you.",
          "I'm a bit of a wine snob/a snob where wine is concerned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who judges the importance of people mainly by their social position or wealth, and who believes social position or wealth makes one person better than others",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A snob can also be a person who gives a very high value to any quality which that person believes makes him or her better than other people:",
        "examples": [
          "intellectual snobs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snobbish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "like a snob:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother is very snobbish about cars."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snobby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "like a snob (= a person who respects and likes only people who are of a high social class, or a person who has extremely high standards and is not satisfied by the things that ordinary people like):",
        "examples": [
          "My friends who live in the city are snobby about the suburbs.",
          "There was a very snobby attitude towards exams at the school.",
          "She is snobbier than she likes to admit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snobs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who respects and likes only people who are of a high social class, and/or a person who has extremely high standards who is not satisfied by the things that ordinary people like:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a terrible snob - if you haven't been to the right school he probably won't even speak to you.",
          "I'm a bit of a wine snob/a snob where wine is concerned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who judges the importance of people mainly by their social position or wealth, and who believes social position or wealth makes one person better than others",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A snob can also be a person who gives a very high value to any quality which that person believes makes him or her better than other people:",
        "examples": [
          "intellectual snobs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of scarf consisting of a wide ring of material, that is worn around the neck and that can be pulled up to cover the head",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of bag like a net, that is worn by a woman over the back of her hair",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snoop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to look around a place secretly, in order to discover things or find out information about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "People were sent out to snoop on rival businesses.",
          "She's the sort of person you can imagine snooping about your room when you're not there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to find out about other people's private lives:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't mean to snoop, but is there something wrong?",
          "Clara's husband is snooping on her because he thinks she is seeing another man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of snooping:",
        "examples": [
          "I think someone's been having a snoop around my office - I didn't leave that drawer open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who snoops:",
        "examples": [
          "He's such a snoop - he's always going through my mail.",
          "Most journalists are snoopers by nature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look around a place secretly in order to discover things about it or the people connected with it:",
        "examples": [
          "You have no business snooping around my office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snooped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look around a place secretly, in order to discover things or find out information about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "People were sent out to snoop on rival businesses.",
          "She's the sort of person you can imagine snooping about your room when you're not there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to find out about other people's private lives:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't mean to snoop, but is there something wrong?",
          "Clara's husband is snooping on her because he thinks she is seeing another man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snooping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look around a place secretly, in order to discover things or find out information about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "People were sent out to snoop on rival businesses.",
          "She's the sort of person you can imagine snooping about your room when you're not there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to find out about other people's private lives:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't mean to snoop, but is there something wrong?",
          "Clara's husband is snooping on her because he thinks she is seeing another man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snoopy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "trying to discover things or find out information about someone or something secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been exposed as a fraud by a snoopy 14-year-old.",
          "In the film she plays a snoopy reporter who is determined to reveal the truth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snooze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to sleep lightly for a short time, especially somewhere other than in your bed:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog's snoozing in front of the fire.",
          "I snoozed through the whole film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, light sleep, especially when you are not in your bed:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a nice little snooze in the back of the car.",
          "I just need a 10-minute snooze and I'll be fine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a button on an alarm clock (= a clock for waking you up) that makes the sound stop so that you can sleep for a few minutes more, before waking you up again:",
        "examples": [
          "I start my day by hitting snooze on the alarm clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very boring:",
        "examples": [
          "The job may sound like a snooze, but it's not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sleep lightly for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog was snoozing in front of the fire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snoozing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of sleeping lightly for a short time, especially somewhere other than in your bed:",
        "examples": [
          "We enjoyed a few hours' gentle snoozing by the pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sleeping lightly for a short time, especially somewhere other than in your bed:",
        "examples": [
          "Their son sat in the back seat next to his snoozing baby sister.",
          "The sofa was occupied by a snoozing dog."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to breathe in a very noisy way while you are sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "Sometimes my husband snores so loudly, it keeps me awake at night.",
          "Do you know any cures for snoring?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very noisy breath while you are sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear loud snores coming from Jim's bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make loud noises as you breathe while you are sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "My husband snores so loudly it keeps me awake at night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snores": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to breathe in a very noisy way while you are sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "Sometimes my husband snores so loudly, it keeps me awake at night.",
          "Do you know any cures for snoring?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very noisy breath while you are sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear loud snores coming from Jim's bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make loud noises as you breathe while you are sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "My husband snores so loudly it keeps me awake at night."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snoring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "noisy breathing while you are sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear snoring coming from the bedroom.",
          "What is the best snoring remedy?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snorkel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tube that you hold in your mouth to help you breathe if you are swimming with your face underwater",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube that lets you breathe while swimming under water by keeping one end in the mouth while the other ends sticks up above the surface of the water",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snorkeling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of swimming while using a snorkel :",
        "examples": [
          "We went snorkeling along the Great Barrier Reef."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snort": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an explosive sound by forcing air quickly up or down the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "He did an impression of a horse snorting.",
          "Camille snorts when she laughs.",
          "informal By this time I was snorting with laughter (= laughing a lot and loudly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take an illegal drug by breathing it in through the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "People were snorting cocaine in the toilets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly express strong feelings of anger, disapproval, or disagreement, either by speaking or in a sound that you make:",
        "examples": [
          "\"And you call that a first-class service?\" snorted one indignant customer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud sound made by forcing air through the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate's speech drew loud snorts of derisive laughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an explosive sound by forcing air quickly through the nose",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "To snort is also to express strong negative feelings, esp. by making a sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She snorted her disapproval and walked away."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snorted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an explosive sound by forcing air quickly up or down the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "He did an impression of a horse snorting.",
          "Camille snorts when she laughs.",
          "informal By this time I was snorting with laughter (= laughing a lot and loudly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take an illegal drug by breathing it in through the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "People were snorting cocaine in the toilets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly express strong feelings of anger, disapproval, or disagreement, either by speaking or in a sound that you make:",
        "examples": [
          "\"And you call that a first-class service?\" snorted one indignant customer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snorting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an explosive sound by forcing air quickly up or down the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "He did an impression of a horse snorting.",
          "Camille snorts when she laughs.",
          "informal By this time I was snorting with laughter (= laughing a lot and loudly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take an illegal drug by breathing it in through the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "People were snorting cocaine in the toilets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly express strong feelings of anger, disapproval, or disagreement, either by speaking or in a sound that you make:",
        "examples": [
          "\"And you call that a first-class service?\" snorted one indignant customer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snorts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an explosive sound by forcing air quickly up or down the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "He did an impression of a horse snorting.",
          "Camille snorts when she laughs.",
          "informal By this time I was snorting with laughter (= laughing a lot and loudly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take an illegal drug by breathing it in through the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "People were snorting cocaine in the toilets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly express strong feelings of anger, disapproval, or disagreement, either by speaking or in a sound that you make:",
        "examples": [
          "\"And you call that a first-class service?\" snorted one indignant customer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud sound made by forcing air through the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate's speech drew loud snorts of derisive laughter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an explosive sound by forcing air quickly through the nose",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "To snort is also to express strong negative feelings, esp. by making a sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She snorted her disapproval and walked away."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mucus produced in the nose",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is rude and thinks that they are better than other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Amber is such a snot!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a green or yellow substance sometimes produced in the nose, esp. when a person has a cold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is disliked for being rude and lacking respect for others:",
        "examples": [
          "I remember this one little snot in my class who always talked back to the teacher."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snotty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered with mucus from the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "You could have told me I had a snotty nose!",
          "I don't want to use your snotty handkerchief!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude and behaving badly, especially by treating other people in a way that shows that you believe yourself to be better than them:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate having to deal with snotty customers.",
          "a snotty teenager",
          "She was so snotty to me!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude and showing a lack of respect for others, esp. because you think you are better than they are:",
        "examples": [
          "He has three snotty teenage daughters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the nose and mouth that stick out from the face of some animals:",
        "examples": [
          "a pig's snout"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang for a person's nose:",
        "examples": [
          "He has an enormous snout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the nose and mouth that stick out from the face of some animals:",
        "examples": [
          "a dog’s snout"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the small, soft, white pieces of ice that sometimes fall from the sky when it is cold, or the white layer on the ground and other surfaces that it forms:",
        "examples": [
          "Outside the snow began to fall.",
          "Let's go and play in the snow!",
          "A blanket of snow lay on the ground.",
          "Her hair was jet-black, her lips ruby-red and her skin as white as snow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single fall of snow:",
        "examples": [
          "We haven't had many heavy snows this winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If it snows, snow falls from the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "It's snowing.",
          "It's starting to snow.",
          "It had snowed overnight and a thick white layer covered the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deceive or trick someone by talking a lot or by giving them a lot of information:",
        "examples": [
          "It felt like she was snowing us with statistics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "water that falls from clouds as soft, white flakes (= thin pieces) of ice when it is cold, or an amount of these flakes:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Six inches of snow fell overnight.",
          "[ C ] We have had several snows in the past week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deceive someone with charming, persuasive talk:",
        "examples": [
          "This guy is very smooth and can snow anybody."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If it snows, snow falls from the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "It snowed all weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have more work than you can deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "be snowed under with/by sth We have been snowed under with phone calls all day.",
          "One of her major concerns is to ensure that her boss never gets snowed under."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snowball": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a ball of snow pressed together in the hands, especially for throwing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a plan, problem, idea, etc. snowballs, it quickly grows bigger and more important:",
        "examples": [
          "I suggested a few drinks after work, and the whole thing snowballed into a company party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "snow pressed into a ball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow quickly in size or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "Public support for military action has snowballed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly grow bigger or more important:",
        "examples": [
          "The problems were apparent in April, and the situation seems to have snowballed from there.",
          "When the market began to tumble, it caused her losses to snowball.",
          "What began in the US as the 'dress-down Friday' trend has snowballed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snowballed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a plan, problem, idea, etc. snowballs, it quickly grows bigger and more important:",
        "examples": [
          "I suggested a few drinks after work, and the whole thing snowballed into a company party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snowballs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a ball of snow pressed together in the hands, especially for throwing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a plan, problem, idea, etc. snowballs, it quickly grows bigger and more important:",
        "examples": [
          "I suggested a few drinks after work, and the whole thing snowballed into a company party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "snow pressed into a ball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow quickly in size or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "Public support for military action has snowballed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly grow bigger or more important:",
        "examples": [
          "The problems were apparent in April, and the situation seems to have snowballed from there.",
          "When the market began to tumble, it caused her losses to snowball.",
          "What began in the US as the 'dress-down Friday' trend has snowballed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snowboard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to slide on the snow by standing on a specially shaped board:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm learning to snowboard at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a specially shaped board that you stand on to slide down a snow-covered slope:",
        "examples": [
          "Snowboard parks (= where you can snowboard) are becoming more popular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a board shaped like a wide ski that you stand on to slide on the snow",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snowboarding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity or sport of moving over snow using a snowboard",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snowed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If it snows, snow falls from the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "It's snowing.",
          "It's starting to snow.",
          "It had snowed overnight and a thick white layer covered the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deceive or trick someone by talking a lot or by giving them a lot of information:",
        "examples": [
          "It felt like she was snowing us with statistics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snowfall": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of snow that falls in a particular area during a particular period, or a fall of snow:",
        "examples": [
          "The average annual snowfall for this region is about 30 centimetres.",
          "Heavy snowfalls are predicted for tonight and tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of snow that falls during a period of time or in a place",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snowflake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of snow that falls from the sky. Snowflakes are sometimes represented as six-sided crystals on Christmas cards, decorations, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insulting way of referring to someone who is considered by some people to be too easily upset and offended:",
        "examples": [
          "Why are young liberals known as snowflakes?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insulting word for a gay person:",
        "examples": [
          "Once again, a Facebook troll called me a snowflake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single piece of snow that falls from the sky",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snowflakes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of snow that falls from the sky. Snowflakes are sometimes represented as six-sided crystals on Christmas cards, decorations, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insulting way of referring to someone who is considered by some people to be too easily upset and offended:",
        "examples": [
          "Why are young liberals known as snowflakes?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insulting word for a gay person:",
        "examples": [
          "Once again, a Facebook troll called me a snowflake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single piece of snow that falls from the sky",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snowing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If it snows, snow falls from the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "It's snowing.",
          "It's starting to snow.",
          "It had snowed overnight and a thick white layer covered the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deceive or trick someone by talking a lot or by giving them a lot of information:",
        "examples": [
          "It felt like she was snowing us with statistics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snowman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a model of a person made of snow, especially by children",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snowmen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a model of a person made of snow, especially by children",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the small, soft, white pieces of ice that sometimes fall from the sky when it is cold, or the white layer on the ground and other surfaces that it forms:",
        "examples": [
          "Outside the snow began to fall.",
          "Let's go and play in the snow!",
          "A blanket of snow lay on the ground.",
          "Her hair was jet-black, her lips ruby-red and her skin as white as snow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single fall of snow:",
        "examples": [
          "We haven't had many heavy snows this winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If it snows, snow falls from the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "It's snowing.",
          "It's starting to snow.",
          "It had snowed overnight and a thick white layer covered the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deceive or trick someone by talking a lot or by giving them a lot of information:",
        "examples": [
          "It felt like she was snowing us with statistics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "water that falls from clouds as soft, white flakes (= thin pieces) of ice when it is cold, or an amount of these flakes:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Six inches of snow fell overnight.",
          "[ C ] We have had several snows in the past week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deceive someone with charming, persuasive talk:",
        "examples": [
          "This guy is very smooth and can snow anybody."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If it snows, snow falls from the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "It snowed all weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have more work than you can deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "be snowed under with/by sth We have been snowed under with phone calls all day.",
          "One of her major concerns is to ensure that her boss never gets snowed under."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snowstorm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a heavy fall of snow that is blown by strong winds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a storm that brings a lot of snow and usually strong winds",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snowy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "full of or like snow:",
        "examples": [
          "We've had a very snowy winter this year.",
          "I remember him as an old man with a snowy-white (= pure white) beard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snuck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of sneak",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snuff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "tobacco in the form of a powder for breathing into the nose:",
        "examples": [
          "Very few people take snuff nowadays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put out a flame, especially from a candle, usually by covering it with something:",
        "examples": [
          "One by one she snuffed the candles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tobacco in the form of a powder that people breathe in through their noses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "snuffles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to breathe in quickly and repeatedly through the nose, usually because you are crying or because you have a cold:",
        "examples": [
          "He was snuffling and blowing his nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal) to breathe in quickly and repeatedly through the nose while smelling something:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog snuffled around and began digging at the base of the tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act or sound of snuffling",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight cold that mainly affects your nose:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a cold a couple of weeks ago and it's left me with a snuffle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snuffling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to breathe in quickly and repeatedly through the nose, usually because you are crying or because you have a cold:",
        "examples": [
          "He was snuffling and blowing his nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal) to breathe in quickly and repeatedly through the nose while smelling something:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog snuffled around and began digging at the base of the tree."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snug": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) feeling warm, comfortable, and protected, or (of a place, especially a small place) giving feelings of warmth, comfort, and protection:",
        "examples": [
          "We curled up in bed, all snug and warm, and listened to the storm outside.",
          "I bet your feet are nice and snug in your fur-lined boots!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fitting closely:",
        "examples": [
          "These shoes are a bit too snug - do you have them in a larger size?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small room or area in a pub where only a few people can sit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "warm, comfortable, and protected:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you nice and snug in that sleeping bag?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fitting closely or tightly:",
        "examples": [
          "snug blue jeans"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snuggle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move yourself into a warm and comfortable position, especially one in which your body is against another person or covered by something:",
        "examples": [
          "The children snuggled up to their mother to get warm.",
          "I was just snuggling down into my warm bed when my phone rang."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move close to someone for affection, warmth, or comfort, or to arrange something around yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "They snuggled together on the couch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snuggled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move yourself into a warm and comfortable position, especially one in which your body is against another person or covered by something:",
        "examples": [
          "The children snuggled up to their mother to get warm.",
          "I was just snuggling down into my warm bed when my phone rang."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "snuggles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move yourself into a warm and comfortable position, especially one in which your body is against another person or covered by something:",
        "examples": [
          "The children snuggled up to their mother to get warm.",
          "I was just snuggling down into my warm bed when my phone rang."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move close to someone for affection, warmth, or comfort, or to arrange something around yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "They snuggled together on the couch."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something very wet, or (of liquid) to be absorbed in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The wind had blown the rain in and soaked the carpet.",
          "You'd better wipe up that red wine you've spilled before it soaks (= is absorbed) into the carpet.",
          "Blood had soaked through both bandages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave something in liquid, especially in order to clean it, make it softer, or change its flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "You can usually soak out a stain.",
          "Leave the beans to soak overnight./Let the beans soak overnight.",
          "Soak the fruit in brandy for a few hours before you add it to the mixture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which something is in liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Most dried beans need a soak before they're cooked.",
          "Showers are all right but there's nothing like a good long soak in the bath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is often drunk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something very wet, or of a liquid to be absorbed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The hikers got soaked in the downpour.",
          "[ I ] Water soaked through my shoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To soak something means to leave it in liquid for a period of time, esp. to clean or soften it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Let’s just soak the dishes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge someone too much money:",
        "examples": [
          "I got soaked for the cab ride."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soaked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely wet:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to have to take these clothes off - I'm soaked to the skin!",
          "My shoes are soaked (through).",
          "His T-shirt was soaked in sweat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely wet:",
        "examples": [
          "It's so hot outside - I've only been walking ten minutes and my shirt is soaking (wet)!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soaks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something very wet, or (of liquid) to be absorbed in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The wind had blown the rain in and soaked the carpet.",
          "You'd better wipe up that red wine you've spilled before it soaks (= is absorbed) into the carpet.",
          "Blood had soaked through both bandages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave something in liquid, especially in order to clean it, make it softer, or change its flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "You can usually soak out a stain.",
          "Leave the beans to soak overnight./Let the beans soak overnight.",
          "Soak the fruit in brandy for a few hours before you add it to the mixture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which something is in liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Most dried beans need a soak before they're cooked.",
          "Showers are all right but there's nothing like a good long soak in the bath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is often drunk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something very wet, or of a liquid to be absorbed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The hikers got soaked in the downpour.",
          "[ I ] Water soaked through my shoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To soak something means to leave it in liquid for a period of time, esp. to clean or soften it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Let’s just soak the dishes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge someone too much money:",
        "examples": [
          "I got soaked for the cab ride."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance used for washing the body or other things:",
        "examples": [
          "a bar of soap",
          "liquid soap",
          "soap and water",
          "a soap dish/dispenser",
          "soap bubbles",
          "She bought me a box of nice-smelling soaps.",
          "US To get rid of grease spots on clothing, rub a little dish soap on the spot before washing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put soap on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you soaped yourself all over, Alice?",
          "Let me soap your back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance used with water for washing or cleaning, or a block of this substance:",
        "examples": [
          "liquid soap"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub or cover someone or something with soap:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He soaped up and then rinsed off."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soaps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance used for washing the body or other things:",
        "examples": [
          "a bar of soap",
          "liquid soap",
          "soap and water",
          "a soap dish/dispenser",
          "soap bubbles",
          "She bought me a box of nice-smelling soaps.",
          "US To get rid of grease spots on clothing, rub a little dish soap on the spot before washing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put soap on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you soaped yourself all over, Alice?",
          "Let me soap your back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance used with water for washing or cleaning, or a block of this substance:",
        "examples": [
          "liquid soap"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub or cover someone or something with soap:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He soaped up and then rinsed off."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soapy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing or like soap:",
        "examples": [
          "I soaked it in some soapy water and the stains came out.",
          "I used to think avocados tasted soapy when I was a child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing soap:",
        "examples": [
          "Wash your hands in soapy water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to rise very quickly to a high level:",
        "examples": [
          "All night long fireworks soared into the sky.",
          "Temperatures will soar over the weekend, say the weather forecasters.",
          "House prices soared a further 20 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach a great height:",
        "examples": [
          "The highest peak in the range soars 15,771 feet into the sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a bird or aircraft) to rise high in the air while flying without moving the wings or using power:",
        "examples": [
          "She watched the gliders soaring effortlessly above her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an actor, dancer, etc. or a performance) to be excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "Kate Winslet soars in J. M. Barrie's children's classic, Finding Neverland.",
          "There were no bad performances, but few that soared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase or go up quickly to a high level:",
        "examples": [
          "temperatures/prices soared",
          "My spirits soared when I heard the good news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a bird or aircraft) to rise or fly high in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Planes soared overhead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that a mountain, building, or other object soars, you mean that it has great height:",
        "examples": [
          "The mountain soars 10,000 feet above the village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase quickly in amount, number, value, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Corn, soybean, and wheat prices all soared this year.",
          "The organic industry's sales are soaring.",
          "As prices tumbled, farmers watched their debt soar.",
          "soar from sth to sth Under her editorship its circulation has soared from 5,000 to 30,000.",
          "The Dow Jones was up 0.88% at 10,204.93 after soaring more than 210 points early in the day.",
          "shares/stocks soar The news sent shares soaring 12p to 170p."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise very quickly to a high level:",
        "examples": [
          "All night long fireworks soared into the sky.",
          "Temperatures will soar over the weekend, say the weather forecasters.",
          "House prices soared a further 20 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach a great height:",
        "examples": [
          "The highest peak in the range soars 15,771 feet into the sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a bird or aircraft) to rise high in the air while flying without moving the wings or using power:",
        "examples": [
          "She watched the gliders soaring effortlessly above her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an actor, dancer, etc. or a performance) to be excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "Kate Winslet soars in J. M. Barrie's children's classic, Finding Neverland.",
          "There were no bad performances, but few that soared."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soaring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "rising very quickly to a high level:",
        "examples": [
          "soaring property prices",
          "The soaring price of natural gas is a serious concern, since many power plants are fuelled by it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "reaching a great height:",
        "examples": [
          "The deep blue lakes, soaring peaks, and lush valleys are typical of Switzerland.",
          "For his interview, he chose a conference room that overlooked soaring skyscrapers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rising high in the air while flying without moving the wings or using power:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a mysterious region of castles and soaring eagles.",
          "His spare time is spent in soaring gliders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "increasing quickly in amount, number, value, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "soaring costs/prices/sales For most of the summer, consumers in America were insulated from the soaring cost of crude oil."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sob": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cry noisily, taking in deep breaths:",
        "examples": [
          "I found her sobbing in the bedroom because she'd broken her favourite doll.",
          "You're not going to help matters by lying there sobbing!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act or sound of sobbing:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear her sobs from the next room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cry in a noisy way, taking in sudden, short breaths",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sobbing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sober": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having drunk alcohol or not affected by alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you sober enough to drive, Jim?",
          "stone cold sober I'd had no wine all evening so I was stone cold (= completely) sober."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an alcoholic or drug addict) not having had an alcoholic drink or taken drugs for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Steve is a recovering alcoholic who has been sober for a decade.",
          "A family crisis often forces alcoholics to get sober.",
          "stay sober He's been in treatment before and he's never been able to stay sober.",
          "days, months, years, etc. sober I was three days sober, then I bought a bottle.",
          "She is a former heroin addict now eight years sober."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an occasion) at which no alcohol is served or drunk:",
        "examples": [
          "You will find it easier if everyone knows that you are planning a sober holiday.",
          "When you are planning a sober wedding, don't forget to include some non-alcoholic sparkling wine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "serious and calm:",
        "examples": [
          "In fact the whole wedding was a sober affair - no dancing, just people standing around in groups chatting politely.",
          "Anthony was in a very sober mood - I scarcely heard him laugh all night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Clothes or colours that are sober are plain and not bright.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more calm and serious, or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "News of the tragedy sobered us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having had no alcohol; not drunk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "serious and calm:",
        "examples": [
          "The sober expression had not left Martin’s face."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sobriety": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being sober:",
        "examples": [
          "US The police said his car had been weaving all over the road, so they pulled him over and gave him a sobriety test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "seriousness:",
        "examples": [
          "We had the priest sitting at our table, which instilled a little sobriety into the occasion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state or quality of being sober (= not drunk)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sobriety also means the state of being serious and calm:",
        "examples": [
          "This judge is known for his sobriety and fairness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sobs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cry noisily, taking in deep breaths:",
        "examples": [
          "I found her sobbing in the bedroom because she'd broken her favourite doll.",
          "You're not going to help matters by lying there sobbing!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act or sound of sobbing:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear her sobs from the next room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cry in a noisy way, taking in sudden, short breaths",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "soccer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played between two teams of eleven people, where each team tries to win by kicking a ball into the other team's goal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game in which two teams of eleven players try to send a ball into the goal of the opposing side without using their arms or hands",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sociable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Sociable people like to meet and spend time with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Rob's very sociable - he likes parties.",
          "I had a headache and I wasn't feeling very sociable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving people enjoying themselves together and behaving in a friendly way towards each other:",
        "examples": [
          "The event promises to provide a relaxed and sociable atmosphere where fans can mingle with stars.",
          "These winds turn yachting from a gentle, sociable pastime into a thrilling adventure sport for those who know what they're doing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "liking to be with people; friendly:",
        "examples": [
          "The new sales rep is savvy and sociable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "social": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to activities in which you meet and spend time with other people and that happen during the time when you are not working:",
        "examples": [
          "I had an active social life when I was at college.",
          "I'm a social drinker - I only drink when I'm with other people.",
          "Most schools organize social events for the students.",
          "UK I've just become a member of the company's sports and social club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Social people like to meet and spend time with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm shy, but my brother's very social."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to society and living together in an organized way:",
        "examples": [
          "social classes/groups",
          "social disorder/trends/change/equality/justice/differences",
          "Monkeys are highly social animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when the members of a group or organization meet informally to enjoy themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "a church social"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social media website :",
        "examples": [
          "I've deleted them from all my socials.",
          "Please share our crowdfunder on your socials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to the way people live together or to the rank a person has in a society:",
        "examples": [
          "social conditions/position"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to meeting and spending time with other people for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "He had almost no social life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to society and the way people live together:",
        "examples": [
          "Women may have emerged as Algeria's most potent force for social change.",
          "If the government is to earn a reputation as a government of social reform it will need to loosen its alliance with capitalism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to your position in society:",
        "examples": [
          "The rate of stress at work is consistent throughout the population, irrespective of age, sex and social class.",
          "social status/standing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to activities in which you meet and spend time with other people and to your ability to be friendly with others:",
        "examples": [
          "Social skills are what employers need most.",
          "There is a social event every two or three months.",
          "I keep my social life fairly separate from work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event at which people can meet and enjoy themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is sponsoring socials to bring telecommuters together and give them the feeling that they belong to a community.",
          "We meet up at various socials; it assists team building."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "socialism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the set of beliefs that states that all people are equal and should share equally in a country's money, or the political systems based on these beliefs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any economic or political system based on government ownership and control of important businesses and methods of production",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an economic, political, and social system that is based on the belief that all people are equal and should share equally in a country's money:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a culture that is closer to socialism than capitalism.",
          "Following the collapse of state socialism, there were many questions about how the societies of Central and Eastern Europe would become integrated into international capitalism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "socialist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a supporter of socialism or member of a socialist political party:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a socialist all his life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "supporting or relating to socialism:",
        "examples": [
          "socialist policies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having to do with socialism:",
        "examples": [
          "Socialist ideas are not as radical as we once thought."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes in or belongs to a party that supports socialism:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a dedicated socialist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "supporting or relating to socialism:",
        "examples": [
          "To a man with his socialist beliefs, the idea of selling his hard-earned scientific knowledge is unthinkable.",
          "The last 20 years has seen the transformation of India's sleepy socialist economy into a dynamic engine of internationalization and growth.",
          "a socialist country/government/party",
          "socialist culture/ideology/politics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who supports socialism:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a committed socialist.",
          "the election of a socialist as Chile's new president"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "socialize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to spend time when you are not working with friends or with other people in order to enjoy yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "I tend not to socialize with my colleagues.",
          "I hope Adam's actually doing some work at college - he seems to spend all his time socializing!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to train people or animals to behave in a way that others in the group think is suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "Here at the school we make every effort to socialize these young offenders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time with other people for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "Although he works a lot, Manny still finds time to socialize with friends."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "socialized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "provided or paid for by the government:",
        "examples": [
          "Political leaders are opposed to socialized medicine (= government control of medical care)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "socializing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of spending time when you are not working with friends or with other people in order to enjoy yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "I work 50 hours a week, so there's not much time for socializing.",
          "Some students care more about socializing than school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of learning or training people or animals to behave in a way that is acceptable in a group :",
        "examples": [
          "Working as a team reinforces socializing, learning how to share, and taking turns.",
          "The breed makes a good family pet, but needs plenty of socializing and must know its boundaries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "socially": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in or relating to a social situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I chat to him at work now and then but I've never seen him socially.",
          "Socially, she's a disaster - she's always offending someone or picking a fight.",
          "Socially they're a great company to work for - I've never been to so many parties in my life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "by or relating to society:",
        "examples": [
          "Drinking and driving is no longer socially acceptable.",
          "Private education is often regarded as socially divisive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at activities in which people spend time together in order to enjoy themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "We first met socially and later worked together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to people or society in general:",
        "examples": [
          "Certain behavior is socially unacceptable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "societal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or involving society:",
        "examples": [
          "societal change/concerns/problems/values"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to human society:",
        "examples": [
          "societal concerns/issues/problems",
          "Rapid societal changes have complicated parents' task."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to or involving society:",
        "examples": [
          "What are the broader societal effects of the Information Society?",
          "societal values"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "societies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large group of people who live together in an organized way, making decisions about how to do things and sharing the work that needs to be done. All the people in a country, or in several similar countries, can be referred to as a society:",
        "examples": [
          "a classless/multicultural/capitalist/civilized society",
          "These changes strike at the heart of British/American/modern society.",
          "There's a danger that we will end up blaming innocent children for society's problems.",
          "We must also consider the needs of the younger/older members of society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of society that consists of people who are rich, powerful, and fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "a society hostess/ball/function"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being together with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She prefers her own society (= likes to be alone)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization to which people who share similar interests can belong:",
        "examples": [
          "the school debating society",
          "the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people considered as a group, or a group of people who live together in a particular social system:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Society is changing little by little.",
          "[ C ] Societies change over the course of time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Society also refers to that group of people who are rich, powerful, or fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He’s a part of Boston society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization for people who have special interests or who want to support particular activities:",
        "examples": [
          "Zoological societies protect and study wild animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people in general living together in an organized way, making decisions about how to do things, and sharing the work that needs to be done:",
        "examples": [
          "Society cannot expect perfection in products and services, but it can expect that corporations will always act responsibly.",
          "These fraudsters are preying on the poorest and the most vulnerable people in society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who live in a particular country or area and their way of life and customs:",
        "examples": [
          "The prime growth engine of capitalist societies is innovation.",
          "We live in a multicultural society.",
          "Will we ever achieve a cashless society?",
          "Homeownership is a linchpin of American society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the name of some UK banks to show that they are mutuals (= banks that are owned by the people who keep money in them), or that they were mutual in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "The building society responded to numerous inquiries about mortgages from first-time buyers.",
          "These bonds are only offered by friendly societies.",
          "The society says it has been passing on extra benefits to its members for some time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization to which people who share similar interests can belong:",
        "examples": [
          "the American Society of Civil Engineers",
          "the Industrial Society"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "society": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large group of people who live together in an organized way, making decisions about how to do things and sharing the work that needs to be done. All the people in a country, or in several similar countries, can be referred to as a society:",
        "examples": [
          "a classless/multicultural/capitalist/civilized society",
          "These changes strike at the heart of British/American/modern society.",
          "There's a danger that we will end up blaming innocent children for society's problems.",
          "We must also consider the needs of the younger/older members of society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of society that consists of people who are rich, powerful, and fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "a society hostess/ball/function"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being together with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She prefers her own society (= likes to be alone)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization to which people who share similar interests can belong:",
        "examples": [
          "the school debating society",
          "the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people considered as a group, or a group of people who live together in a particular social system:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Society is changing little by little.",
          "[ C ] Societies change over the course of time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Society also refers to that group of people who are rich, powerful, or fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He’s a part of Boston society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization for people who have special interests or who want to support particular activities:",
        "examples": [
          "Zoological societies protect and study wild animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people in general living together in an organized way, making decisions about how to do things, and sharing the work that needs to be done:",
        "examples": [
          "Society cannot expect perfection in products and services, but it can expect that corporations will always act responsibly.",
          "These fraudsters are preying on the poorest and the most vulnerable people in society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who live in a particular country or area and their way of life and customs:",
        "examples": [
          "The prime growth engine of capitalist societies is innovation.",
          "We live in a multicultural society.",
          "Will we ever achieve a cashless society?",
          "Homeownership is a linchpin of American society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the name of some UK banks to show that they are mutuals (= banks that are owned by the people who keep money in them), or that they were mutual in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "The building society responded to numerous inquiries about mortgages from first-time buyers.",
          "These bonds are only offered by friendly societies.",
          "The society says it has been passing on extra benefits to its members for some time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization to which people who share similar interests can belong:",
        "examples": [
          "the American Society of Civil Engineers",
          "the Industrial Society"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "socioeconomic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "related to the differences between groups of people caused mainly by their financial situation:",
        "examples": [
          "socioeconomic groups/groupings",
          "socioeconomic factors",
          "College Board officials said the difficulties arise more from socioeconomic than from ethnic differences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving both social and economic matters:",
        "examples": [
          "socioeconomic backgrounds/factors/resources"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the differences between groups of people relating to their social class and financial situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposal is meant to boost achievement for all and close a growing gap among students from different socioeconomic backgrounds.",
          "Higher education typically correlates with a higher socioeconomic status and better living conditions.",
          "a socioeconomic class/group"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sociologist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who studies or is an expert in sociology",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sociology": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the study of the relationships between people living in groups, especially in industrial societies:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a degree in sociology and politics.",
          "He specializes in the sociology of education/law/the family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of human societies",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sociopath": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is completely unable or unwilling to behave in a way that is acceptable to society:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm telling you he's a complete/total sociopath."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sociopathic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely unable or unwilling to behave in a way that is acceptable to society, or suffering from a mental condition that makes you behave in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Her foster father recognized her sociopathic tendencies early on.",
          "He was diagnosed as having a sociopathic personality."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sociopaths": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is completely unable or unwilling to behave in a way that is acceptable to society:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm telling you he's a complete/total sociopath."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing made from soft material that covers your foot and the lower part of your leg:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of socks",
          "nylon/woollen/cotton socks",
          "thermal socks",
          "ankle/knee socks",
          "Put on your shoes and socks.",
          "The little boy was wearing odd socks (= socks of different colours)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful hit:",
        "examples": [
          "a sock on the jaw"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone with your fist (= closed hand):",
        "examples": [
          "He socked the policeman on the jaw/in the eye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to hit a ball very powerfully",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a covering for your foot, worn inside a shoe and made of soft material",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He socked his brother in the eye."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "socked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone with your fist (= closed hand):",
        "examples": [
          "He socked the policeman on the jaw/in the eye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to hit a ball very powerfully",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "socket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of equipment, especially electrical equipment, into which another part fits:",
        "examples": [
          "an electrical socket",
          "a light socket",
          "UK He had forgotten to plug the television into the mains socket.",
          "The air freshener plugs into a car's lighter socket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the body into which another part fits:",
        "examples": [
          "a tooth/eye socket",
          "a ball-and-socket joint like the hip joint"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow or curved part into which something fits:",
        "examples": [
          "The bulb screwed easily into a socket.",
          "Somehow the bone was pulled from its socket."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sockets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of equipment, especially electrical equipment, into which another part fits:",
        "examples": [
          "an electrical socket",
          "a light socket",
          "UK He had forgotten to plug the television into the mains socket.",
          "The air freshener plugs into a car's lighter socket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the body into which another part fits:",
        "examples": [
          "a tooth/eye socket",
          "a ball-and-socket joint like the hip joint"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hollow or curved part into which something fits:",
        "examples": [
          "The bulb screwed easily into a socket.",
          "Somehow the bone was pulled from its socket."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "socks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing made from soft material that covers your foot and the lower part of your leg:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of socks",
          "nylon/woollen/cotton socks",
          "thermal socks",
          "ankle/knee socks",
          "Put on your shoes and socks.",
          "The little boy was wearing odd socks (= socks of different colours)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful hit:",
        "examples": [
          "a sock on the jaw"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone with your fist (= closed hand):",
        "examples": [
          "He socked the policeman on the jaw/in the eye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to hit a ball very powerfully",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a covering for your foot, worn inside a shoe and made of soft material",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He socked his brother in the eye."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "socrates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an ancient Greek philosopher (= a person who studies the meaning of life):",
        "examples": [
          "Speak of Greek antiquity, and most people will call to mind the golden age of 5th century BC Athens - the time of Socrates, Plato, Thucydides, Sophocles, and Pericles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sod": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something or someone considered unpleasant or difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "Apparently he's a sod to work for.",
          "What did you do that for, you stupid sod?",
          "It was a sod of a car to repair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person:",
        "examples": [
          "He's won again - the lucky sod!",
          "The poor old sod - I don't suppose he's got a home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rectangular piece that has been cut from an area of grass:",
        "examples": [
          "He worked fast, cutting and slicing the turf neatly, heaving the sod to one side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soil or ground:",
        "examples": [
          "She sleeps beneath the sod (= she is dead and has been buried)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh sod it - I've left my glasses behind!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dirt with grass rooted in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Truckloads of sod were needed to make the new lawn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soda": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any type of sweet fizzy drink (= with bubbles) that is not alcoholic",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of fizzy water (= with bubbles), often mixed with alcoholic drinks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft drink",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sodas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any type of sweet fizzy drink (= with bubbles) that is not alcoholic",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of fizzy water (= with bubbles), often mixed with alcoholic drinks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft drink",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sodding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to express anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Stupid sodding thing, why won't it move?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sodium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft, silver-white chemical element that is found in salt",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, silver-white chemical element that is found only combined with other elements",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sodomite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word, usually used as an insult, for a person who practises sodomy (= anal sex):",
        "examples": [
          "a military man who was convicted of being gay (a sodomite, as it was then called)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sodomized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put the penis into another person's anus as a sexual act",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sodomy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sexual act of putting the penis into another person's anus",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sods": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something or someone considered unpleasant or difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "Apparently he's a sod to work for.",
          "What did you do that for, you stupid sod?",
          "It was a sod of a car to repair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person:",
        "examples": [
          "He's won again - the lucky sod!",
          "The poor old sod - I don't suppose he's got a home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rectangular piece that has been cut from an area of grass:",
        "examples": [
          "He worked fast, cutting and slicing the turf neatly, heaving the sod to one side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soil or ground:",
        "examples": [
          "She sleeps beneath the sod (= she is dead and has been buried)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express anger:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh sod it - I've left my glasses behind!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dirt with grass rooted in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Truckloads of sod were needed to make the new lawn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sofa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, soft seat with a back and usually arms, on which more than one person can sit at the same time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, soft seat with a back and usually arms, large enough for two or more people to sit on; a couch",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "soft": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not hard or firm:",
        "examples": [
          "soft ground",
          "a soft pillow/mattress",
          "soft cheese",
          "I like chocolates with soft centres.",
          "Soft tissue, such as flesh, allows X-rays through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Soft things, especially parts of the body, are not hard or rough and feel pleasant and smooth when touched:",
        "examples": [
          "soft lips/cheeks/skin/hair",
          "soft leather"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is soft is not very healthy and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "Look at you! You need more exercise. You're going/getting soft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not forceful, loud, or easily noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "a soft voice/sound",
          "soft music/lighting",
          "a soft glow"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not severe or forceful enough, especially in criticizing or punishing someone who has done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "She thinks I'm too soft on the kids when they misbehave.",
          "The government can't be seen to be taking a soft line (= not being severe enough) with criminals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got a pretty soft job - he hardly seems to do anything all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Soft water contains a low level of minerals and allows soap to make bubbles.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Soft drugs are illegal drugs that many people think are not dangerous.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a soft market/economy there are more goods for sale than there are people to buy them, so prices are usually low.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not hard or firm; changing its shape when pressed:",
        "examples": [
          "The crabs are plucked from the water before their soft shells have had a chance to harden.",
          "The baby’s skin feels so soft (= smooth and enjoyable to touch)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not forceful, loud, or easily noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "a soft voice",
          "She likes soft pastel colors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not strong; weak:",
        "examples": [
          "Car sales were soft last year.",
          "If someone is said to be soft on crime, that person is thought to be not forceful enough in punishing criminals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not difficult; easier than other things of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked some soft questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a market in which prices are not rising or are going down:",
        "examples": [
          "Its products may be good, but they cost a lot of money, which makes them difficult to sell in a soft market.",
          "Deepening soft market conditions make profitable growth difficult to maintain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe prices, demand, sales, etc. that are not increasing or that are falling:",
        "examples": [
          "The industry is generally struggling with soft prices and expensive running costs.",
          "Domestic demand is soft and the Fed could cut interest rates further."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "softball": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game similar to baseball but played with a larger, softer ball:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids are outside playing softball.",
          "His free time is spent coaching his daughter's softball team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ball used in the game of softball:",
        "examples": [
          "He can reportedly throw a softball at 70 miles per hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game similar to baseball but played with a larger, softer ball, or the ball used in this game",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of doing something that is not forceful, determined, or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "With its burgeoning trade deficit, the US is in no mood to play softball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a question that is easy to answer:",
        "examples": [
          "I know this is probably like a softball question to you, but are you going to go ask Congress for more money and more staff?",
          "News crews lobbed softball questions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soften": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become soft, or to make something soft:",
        "examples": [
          "You can soften the butter by warming it gently.",
          "These dried apples will soften (up) if you soak them in water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more gentle or less strict, or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The news will upset him - we must think of a way to soften the blow (= make the news less unpleasant for him).",
          "Would you say the government's stance on law and order has softened?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become gentle, or to make something less forceful or loud:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He made an effort to soften his tone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something weaker:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress will move to soften the law’s impact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become less hard or firm, or to make something less firm:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The butter will soften if you leave it out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if demand, a price, a market, etc. softens, it stops increasing or it goes down:",
        "examples": [
          "Share prices softened with continued worries about the country's economic recovery.",
          "Although demand softened again in November, it has strengthened in December.",
          "When the economy began softening, the relatively newer factories in the suburbs began to feel pressure.",
          "There are signs that household expenditure is already softening after the longest consumer boom on record.",
          "soften against sth Sterling may have strengthened against the dollar but it's softened against the euro."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become, or to make something seem, less severe or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The regulator's stance on water mergers has softened.",
          "The new draft softens the rules on the role of the senior non-executive director.",
          "The organisation is trying to soften its image."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "softened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become soft, or to make something soft:",
        "examples": [
          "You can soften the butter by warming it gently.",
          "These dried apples will soften (up) if you soak them in water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more gentle or less strict, or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The news will upset him - we must think of a way to soften the blow (= make the news less unpleasant for him).",
          "Would you say the government's stance on law and order has softened?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "softening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "that has stopped increasing or that is falling:",
        "examples": [
          "A softening job market eventually will mean slower wage growth.",
          "The state's unemployment rate has remained remarkably stable at very low rates despite a softening national economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lack of increase or a reduction in the level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a softening in sth A softening in oil prices has helped alleviate some of the damage.",
          "He sees a softening in demand from the current boom's nouveaux riches, whose high-tech wealth is waning.",
          "a softening of sth (against sth) The NIKKEI advanced, with blue-chip exporters bounding higher on a softening of the yen against the dollar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in how severe or unpleasant something is:",
        "examples": [
          "a softening of sth The minister for immigration recently announced a softening of policy.",
          "The general softening of society's attitude towards the consumption of certain illegal drugs has raised concerns over the impact of drugs at work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "softens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become soft, or to make something soft:",
        "examples": [
          "You can soften the butter by warming it gently.",
          "These dried apples will soften (up) if you soak them in water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more gentle or less strict, or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The news will upset him - we must think of a way to soften the blow (= make the news less unpleasant for him).",
          "Would you say the government's stance on law and order has softened?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become gentle, or to make something less forceful or loud:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He made an effort to soften his tone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something weaker:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress will move to soften the law’s impact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become less hard or firm, or to make something less firm:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The butter will soften if you leave it out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if demand, a price, a market, etc. softens, it stops increasing or it goes down:",
        "examples": [
          "Share prices softened with continued worries about the country's economic recovery.",
          "Although demand softened again in November, it has strengthened in December.",
          "When the economy began softening, the relatively newer factories in the suburbs began to feel pressure.",
          "There are signs that household expenditure is already softening after the longest consumer boom on record.",
          "soften against sth Sterling may have strengthened against the dollar but it's softened against the euro."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become, or to make something seem, less severe or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The regulator's stance on water mergers has softened.",
          "The new draft softens the rules on the role of the senior non-executive director.",
          "The organisation is trying to soften its image."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "softer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not hard or firm:",
        "examples": [
          "soft ground",
          "a soft pillow/mattress",
          "soft cheese",
          "I like chocolates with soft centres.",
          "Soft tissue, such as flesh, allows X-rays through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Soft things, especially parts of the body, are not hard or rough and feel pleasant and smooth when touched:",
        "examples": [
          "soft lips/cheeks/skin/hair",
          "soft leather"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is soft is not very healthy and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "Look at you! You need more exercise. You're going/getting soft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not forceful, loud, or easily noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "a soft voice/sound",
          "soft music/lighting",
          "a soft glow"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not severe or forceful enough, especially in criticizing or punishing someone who has done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "She thinks I'm too soft on the kids when they misbehave.",
          "The government can't be seen to be taking a soft line (= not being severe enough) with criminals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got a pretty soft job - he hardly seems to do anything all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Soft water contains a low level of minerals and allows soap to make bubbles.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Soft drugs are illegal drugs that many people think are not dangerous.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a soft market/economy there are more goods for sale than there are people to buy them, so prices are usually low.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not hard or firm; changing its shape when pressed:",
        "examples": [
          "The crabs are plucked from the water before their soft shells have had a chance to harden.",
          "The baby’s skin feels so soft (= smooth and enjoyable to touch)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not forceful, loud, or easily noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "a soft voice",
          "She likes soft pastel colors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not strong; weak:",
        "examples": [
          "Car sales were soft last year.",
          "If someone is said to be soft on crime, that person is thought to be not forceful enough in punishing criminals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not difficult; easier than other things of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked some soft questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a market in which prices are not rising or are going down:",
        "examples": [
          "Its products may be good, but they cost a lot of money, which makes them difficult to sell in a soft market.",
          "Deepening soft market conditions make profitable growth difficult to maintain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe prices, demand, sales, etc. that are not increasing or that are falling:",
        "examples": [
          "The industry is generally struggling with soft prices and expensive running costs.",
          "Domestic demand is soft and the Fed could cut interest rates further."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "softest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not hard or firm:",
        "examples": [
          "soft ground",
          "a soft pillow/mattress",
          "soft cheese",
          "I like chocolates with soft centres.",
          "Soft tissue, such as flesh, allows X-rays through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Soft things, especially parts of the body, are not hard or rough and feel pleasant and smooth when touched:",
        "examples": [
          "soft lips/cheeks/skin/hair",
          "soft leather"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is soft is not very healthy and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "Look at you! You need more exercise. You're going/getting soft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not forceful, loud, or easily noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "a soft voice/sound",
          "soft music/lighting",
          "a soft glow"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not severe or forceful enough, especially in criticizing or punishing someone who has done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "She thinks I'm too soft on the kids when they misbehave.",
          "The government can't be seen to be taking a soft line (= not being severe enough) with criminals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got a pretty soft job - he hardly seems to do anything all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Soft water contains a low level of minerals and allows soap to make bubbles.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Soft drugs are illegal drugs that many people think are not dangerous.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a soft market/economy there are more goods for sale than there are people to buy them, so prices are usually low.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not hard or firm; changing its shape when pressed:",
        "examples": [
          "The crabs are plucked from the water before their soft shells have had a chance to harden.",
          "The baby’s skin feels so soft (= smooth and enjoyable to touch)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not forceful, loud, or easily noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "a soft voice",
          "She likes soft pastel colors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not strong; weak:",
        "examples": [
          "Car sales were soft last year.",
          "If someone is said to be soft on crime, that person is thought to be not forceful enough in punishing criminals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not difficult; easier than other things of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked some soft questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a market in which prices are not rising or are going down:",
        "examples": [
          "Its products may be good, but they cost a lot of money, which makes them difficult to sell in a soft market.",
          "Deepening soft market conditions make profitable growth difficult to maintain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe prices, demand, sales, etc. that are not increasing or that are falling:",
        "examples": [
          "The industry is generally struggling with soft prices and expensive running costs.",
          "Domestic demand is soft and the Fed could cut interest rates further."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "softie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a kind, gentle person who is not forceful, looks for the pleasant things in life, and can be easily persuaded to do what you want them to",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "softly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "gently:",
        "examples": [
          "She speaks softly but usually gets her own way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "gently; not loudly or forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "She spoke so softly it was hard to hear her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "software": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the instructions that control what a computer does; computer programs:",
        "examples": [
          "He's written a piece of software that does your taxes for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the instructions that control what a computer can do; computer programs:",
        "examples": [
          "educational software"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the programs that you put into a computer to make it do particular jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "The help desk helps customers install and run software.",
          "install/load software",
          "Thousands of users are able to download software provided by the company.",
          "develop/design software The company has invested $3m to develop software.",
          "They have written software for an international trade database.",
          "The firm masterminds the computer software and hardware for the lottery.",
          "The companies offer software applications through the internet.",
          "software developer/consultant/company",
          "financial/educational/accounting software"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "softy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is emotional and kind :",
        "examples": [
          "big softy Some people were scared of him, but he was a big softy at heart.",
          "She's tough mentally and physically, but a real softy on the inside.",
          "While racing, he was aggressive and determined, but off the track he was an old softie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not have the physical or mental strength to do something that might be difficult :",
        "examples": [
          "With the physical strength it demands, ballet is not for softies.",
          "Softies are even allowed to wear wetsuits for the swim challenge.",
          "He is too much of a softie to fire anyone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soggy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of things that can absorb water, especially food) unpleasantly wet and soft:",
        "examples": [
          "soggy ground",
          "I hate it when cereal goes soggy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a substance) very wet from having absorbed liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "They played on a wet, soggy field."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soho": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for small office/home office: a small office, especially one in someone's home. The expression is used especially when referring to the sale of computer equipment and software to this type of office:",
        "examples": [
          "Efficient communications are essential for the SOHO market.",
          "a SOHO firm/enterprise",
          "SOHO system/equipment This SOHO system is fast enough for most office tasks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the material on the surface of the ground in which plants grow:",
        "examples": [
          "light/heavy/fertile soil",
          "sandy or chalky soils"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country:",
        "examples": [
          "It was the first time we had set foot on foreign/French/American soil (= gone to a foreign country/France/America)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of farming:",
        "examples": [
          "Gardening is a way for city dwellers to return to the soil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something dirty, especially with solid waste:",
        "examples": [
          "soiled nappies/underwear/sheets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the material on the surface of the ground in which plants grow; earth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Plant the seeds in potting soil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Soil is sometimes a country:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] At the Olympics he was competing on foreign soil for only the third time in his life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something dirty",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "soiled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dirty:",
        "examples": [
          "soiled clothes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soiling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something dirty, especially with solid waste:",
        "examples": [
          "soiled nappies/underwear/sheets"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soiree": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an evening party, often with musical entertainment",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sojourn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short period when a person stays in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "My sojourn in the youth hostel was thankfully short.",
          "After a brief sojourn in Holland to study Sanskrit, he moved to India."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend a short period staying in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Winston Churchill and Francois Mitterrand have sojourned at this glorious former monastery.",
          "He must not sojourn in the house without entertainment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a temporary stay at one place, esp. while traveling",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sol": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fifth note in the sol-fa musical scale",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "solace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "help and comfort when you are feeling sad or worried:",
        "examples": [
          "When his wife left him, he found solace in the bottle (= drank alcohol).",
          "Music was a great solace to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give help and comfort to someone when they are feeling sad or worried",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "help and comfort when you are feeling sad or worried:",
        "examples": [
          "She found solace in her memories of her grandmother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or from the sun, or using the energy from the sun to produce electric power:",
        "examples": [
          "solar radiation",
          "solar flares",
          "a solar cell/panel",
          "solar heating"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or from the sun, or using the energy from the sun to produce electric power:",
        "examples": [
          "solar energy",
          "solar power"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using the energy from the sun to produce electric power:",
        "examples": [
          "a solar panel",
          "solar energy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sold": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of sell",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very enthusiastic about something :",
        "examples": [
          "I can't say I'm sold on the idea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a film , concert, etc. is sold out, all of the tickets for it have been sold:",
        "examples": [
          "By the time I tried to get a ticket, it was sold out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a shop is sold out of something, there is no more of that thing left to buy in it:",
        "examples": [
          "I looked in three stores for it but they were all sold out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of sell",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "soldering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join pieces of metal together using solder",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "soldier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in an army and wears its uniform, especially someone who fights when there is a war:",
        "examples": [
          "Soldiers were patrolling the streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small rectangle of bread or toast (= warm, crisp bread) used for putting into the yellow liquid part of a boiled egg:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want soldiers with your egg?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in an army and wears its uniform, esp. someone who fights when there is a war:",
        "examples": [
          "American/Italian/Chinese soldiers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soldiering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the job of being a soldier:",
        "examples": [
          "a life of soldiering"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soldiers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in an army and wears its uniform, especially someone who fights when there is a war:",
        "examples": [
          "Soldiers were patrolling the streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small rectangle of bread or toast (= warm, crisp bread) used for putting into the yellow liquid part of a boiled egg:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want soldiers with your egg?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in an army and wears its uniform, esp. someone who fights when there is a war:",
        "examples": [
          "American/Italian/Chinese soldiers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sole": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "being one only; single:",
        "examples": [
          "My sole objective is to make the information more widely available.",
          "The sole survivor of the accident was found in the water after six hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not shared with anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "She has sole responsibility for the project.",
          "I have sole charge of both children all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bottom part of the foot that touches the ground when you stand or walk, or the bottom part of a shoe that touches the ground, usually not including the heel:",
        "examples": [
          "a cut on the sole of her foot",
          "shoes with rubber soles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a number of flat, round fish that are eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "lemon sole",
          "Dover sole"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a new sole on a shoe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the only one; single:",
        "examples": [
          "She is the sole survivor of the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sole also means belonging to one person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "The team moved into sole possession of first place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bottom part of a foot which touches the ground when you stand or walk, or the front part of the bottom of a shoe:",
        "examples": [
          "shoes with leather/rubber soles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, round fish that is eaten as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the only one:",
        "examples": [
          "Investment trusts are companies whose sole business is investing.",
          "sole owner/director A company which has a sole director is required to have another person as its company secretary.",
          "The deal makes the bank the company's sole agent in the region.",
          "The University is North America's sole supplier of an antibiotic to treat tuberculosis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not shared with anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "UK employers are far too powerful to accept sole responsibility for employees' pensions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "only and not involving anyone or anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought it solely for that purpose.",
          "It seems he's not solely to blame for the accident.",
          "The product's success cannot be attributable solely to the ads."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solemn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "serious and without any humour:",
        "examples": [
          "a solemn face/voice",
          "solemn music",
          "Everyone looked very solemn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement that you make in a serious way and expect to keep:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd made a solemn promise and I was determined to keep it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing serious purpose and determination:",
        "examples": [
          "He looked stern and solemn, and rarely spoke.",
          "The memorial was a very solemn occasion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solemnly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "seriously and without any humour:",
        "examples": [
          "I solemnly promise to tell the truth.",
          "Politicians across America solemnly announced that the time for national unity had arrived."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "being one only; single:",
        "examples": [
          "My sole objective is to make the information more widely available.",
          "The sole survivor of the accident was found in the water after six hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not shared with anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "She has sole responsibility for the project.",
          "I have sole charge of both children all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bottom part of the foot that touches the ground when you stand or walk, or the bottom part of a shoe that touches the ground, usually not including the heel:",
        "examples": [
          "a cut on the sole of her foot",
          "shoes with rubber soles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a number of flat, round fish that are eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "lemon sole",
          "Dover sole"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a new sole on a shoe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the only one; single:",
        "examples": [
          "She is the sole survivor of the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sole also means belonging to one person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "The team moved into sole possession of first place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bottom part of a foot which touches the ground when you stand or walk, or the front part of the bottom of a shoe:",
        "examples": [
          "shoes with leather/rubber soles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, round fish that is eaten as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the only one:",
        "examples": [
          "Investment trusts are companies whose sole business is investing.",
          "sole owner/director A company which has a sole director is required to have another person as its company secretary.",
          "The deal makes the bank the company's sole agent in the region.",
          "The University is North America's sole supplier of an antibiotic to treat tuberculosis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not shared with anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "UK employers are far too powerful to accept sole responsibility for employees' pensions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solicit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone for money, information, or help:",
        "examples": [
          "to solicit donations for a charity",
          "It is illegal for public officials to solicit gifts or money in exchange for favours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer sex for money, usually in a public place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask for something in a persuasive and determined way:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s soliciting funds to keep the library open.",
          "Grace has run an online campaign to solicit employee suggestions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone for money:",
        "examples": [
          "He created a company website to solicit donations for victims of the disaster.",
          "solicit sth from sb The group had plans to solicit money from professionals such as doctors and lawyers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone for information or help:",
        "examples": [
          "The building company will circulate details of proposed developments and solicit feedback."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to contact possible customers in order to sell a product:",
        "examples": [
          "It generated about 40% of its new customers through telemarketers hired to call and solicit potential customers.",
          "Insurance agents cannot solicit business at your home without an appointment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solicitation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a request for money, information, or help:",
        "examples": [
          "Through door-to-door solicitation, they raised $20,000 to build the city's first hospital.",
          "This is not an offer or solicitation of any kind to buy or sell any investment products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offer of sex for money, usually in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "Those ads are not necessarily obscene or solicitations for sex.",
          "If you are facing solicitation charges, your attorney can understand and interpret the evidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request for money, information, or help:",
        "examples": [
          "The solicitation is directed only to accredited investors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solicitations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a request for money, information, or help:",
        "examples": [
          "Through door-to-door solicitation, they raised $20,000 to build the city's first hospital.",
          "This is not an offer or solicitation of any kind to buy or sell any investment products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offer of sex for money, usually in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "Those ads are not necessarily obscene or solicitations for sex.",
          "If you are facing solicitation charges, your attorney can understand and interpret the evidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request for money, information, or help:",
        "examples": [
          "The solicitation is directed only to accredited investors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soliciting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of offering to have sex for money",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "solicitor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of lawyer in Britain and Australia who is trained to prepare cases and give advice on legal subjects and can represent people in lower courts:",
        "examples": [
          "a firm of solicitors"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official in a local government who deals with legal matters:",
        "examples": [
          "He served as city solicitor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who asks for money or tries to sell you something:",
        "examples": [
          "Beware of telephone solicitors who say, \"All proceeds will go to charity.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK and Australia, a type of lawyer who is trained to prepare cases and give advice on legal subjects and can represent people in lower courts:",
        "examples": [
          "a firm of solicitors"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "hard or firm, keeping a clear shape:",
        "examples": [
          "solid ground",
          "a solid object",
          "a solid structure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely hard or firm all through an object, or without any spaces or holes:",
        "examples": [
          "solid rock",
          "a solid oak table",
          "solid doors/walls",
          "a solid line of traffic",
          "The lecture hall was packed solid (with students)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A solid metal or colour is pure and does not have anything else mixed together with it:",
        "examples": [
          "solid gold/silver candlesticks",
          "a white rose on a solid blue background"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "Liquid and solid waste is collected in the tank.",
          "Freeze the mixture for about three hours or so until solid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Solid food is not in liquid form, especially when given to babies or people who are ill:",
        "examples": [
          "That rice pudding was the first solid food he's eaten since his operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain or safe; of a good standard; giving confidence or support:",
        "examples": [
          "This provided solid evidence that he committed the crime.",
          "The drama course gives students a solid grounding in the basic techniques of acting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuing for a period of time without stopping:",
        "examples": [
          "I slept for eleven solid hours.",
          "The hotel was booked solid all of December."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that has a height, width, and length, and is not flat:",
        "examples": [
          "A cube and a pyramid are both solids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is not liquid or gas",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a food not in liquid form",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a fixed shape that cannot be changed easily:",
        "examples": [
          "After flying all night, he was glad to be on solid ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A substance that is solid is not a liquid or a gas.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely packed with material; not hollow:",
        "examples": [
          "solid rock",
          "a solid oak table"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A solid metal or color is pure and does not have anything else mixed together with it:",
        "examples": [
          "solid gold",
          "a solid blue background"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of objects) made in a way that is strong, or (of a person) strong:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a solid house.",
          "David has a solid, muscular body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being of a good quality that can be trusted; certain or safe:",
        "examples": [
          "All the performers showed solid musicianship and technique.",
          "Relations between them are based on a solid foundation of friendship and trust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object with three dimensions (= height, width, and length):",
        "examples": [
          "A cube is a solid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a food that is not liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "After the operation, Mrs. Groncki couldn’t eat solids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with no openings; full:",
        "examples": [
          "He has 54 tin boxes, packed solid with baseball cards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a good standard:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank has reported solid earnings for the year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solidarity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "agreement between and support for the members of a group, especially a political group:",
        "examples": [
          "The situation raises important questions about solidarity among member states of the UN.",
          "The purpose of the speech was to show solidarity with the country's leaders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreement between and support for the members of a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of supporters gathered to show solidarity for the three men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Solidarity is the name of a trade union (= an organization of workers) in Poland that began in 1980 and that was important in establishing free elections in 1989",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "solider": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "hard or firm, keeping a clear shape:",
        "examples": [
          "solid ground",
          "a solid object",
          "a solid structure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely hard or firm all through an object, or without any spaces or holes:",
        "examples": [
          "solid rock",
          "a solid oak table",
          "solid doors/walls",
          "a solid line of traffic",
          "The lecture hall was packed solid (with students)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A solid metal or colour is pure and does not have anything else mixed together with it:",
        "examples": [
          "solid gold/silver candlesticks",
          "a white rose on a solid blue background"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "Liquid and solid waste is collected in the tank.",
          "Freeze the mixture for about three hours or so until solid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Solid food is not in liquid form, especially when given to babies or people who are ill:",
        "examples": [
          "That rice pudding was the first solid food he's eaten since his operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain or safe; of a good standard; giving confidence or support:",
        "examples": [
          "This provided solid evidence that he committed the crime.",
          "The drama course gives students a solid grounding in the basic techniques of acting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuing for a period of time without stopping:",
        "examples": [
          "I slept for eleven solid hours.",
          "The hotel was booked solid all of December."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that has a height, width, and length, and is not flat:",
        "examples": [
          "A cube and a pyramid are both solids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is not liquid or gas",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a food not in liquid form",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a fixed shape that cannot be changed easily:",
        "examples": [
          "After flying all night, he was glad to be on solid ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A substance that is solid is not a liquid or a gas.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely packed with material; not hollow:",
        "examples": [
          "solid rock",
          "a solid oak table"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A solid metal or color is pure and does not have anything else mixed together with it:",
        "examples": [
          "solid gold",
          "a solid blue background"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of objects) made in a way that is strong, or (of a person) strong:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a solid house.",
          "David has a solid, muscular body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being of a good quality that can be trusted; certain or safe:",
        "examples": [
          "All the performers showed solid musicianship and technique.",
          "Relations between them are based on a solid foundation of friendship and trust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object with three dimensions (= height, width, and length):",
        "examples": [
          "A cube is a solid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a food that is not liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "After the operation, Mrs. Groncki couldn’t eat solids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with no openings; full:",
        "examples": [
          "He has 54 tin boxes, packed solid with baseball cards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a good standard:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank has reported solid earnings for the year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solidified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change from being a liquid or gas to a solid form, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Molten volcanic lava solidifies as it cools.",
          "The chemical reaction solidifies the resin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make something become certain:",
        "examples": [
          "He solidified his commitment to the treaty, giving a forceful speech in favour of it.",
          "Support for the policy is solidifying."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "hard or firm, keeping a clear shape:",
        "examples": [
          "solid ground",
          "a solid object",
          "a solid structure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely hard or firm all through an object, or without any spaces or holes:",
        "examples": [
          "solid rock",
          "a solid oak table",
          "solid doors/walls",
          "a solid line of traffic",
          "The lecture hall was packed solid (with students)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A solid metal or colour is pure and does not have anything else mixed together with it:",
        "examples": [
          "solid gold/silver candlesticks",
          "a white rose on a solid blue background"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "Liquid and solid waste is collected in the tank.",
          "Freeze the mixture for about three hours or so until solid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Solid food is not in liquid form, especially when given to babies or people who are ill:",
        "examples": [
          "That rice pudding was the first solid food he's eaten since his operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certain or safe; of a good standard; giving confidence or support:",
        "examples": [
          "This provided solid evidence that he committed the crime.",
          "The drama course gives students a solid grounding in the basic techniques of acting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuing for a period of time without stopping:",
        "examples": [
          "I slept for eleven solid hours.",
          "The hotel was booked solid all of December."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that has a height, width, and length, and is not flat:",
        "examples": [
          "A cube and a pyramid are both solids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is not liquid or gas",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a food not in liquid form",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a fixed shape that cannot be changed easily:",
        "examples": [
          "After flying all night, he was glad to be on solid ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A substance that is solid is not a liquid or a gas.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely packed with material; not hollow:",
        "examples": [
          "solid rock",
          "a solid oak table"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A solid metal or color is pure and does not have anything else mixed together with it:",
        "examples": [
          "solid gold",
          "a solid blue background"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of objects) made in a way that is strong, or (of a person) strong:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a solid house.",
          "David has a solid, muscular body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being of a good quality that can be trusted; certain or safe:",
        "examples": [
          "All the performers showed solid musicianship and technique.",
          "Relations between them are based on a solid foundation of friendship and trust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object with three dimensions (= height, width, and length):",
        "examples": [
          "A cube is a solid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a food that is not liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "After the operation, Mrs. Groncki couldn’t eat solids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with no openings; full:",
        "examples": [
          "He has 54 tin boxes, packed solid with baseball cards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a good standard:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank has reported solid earnings for the year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solitaire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a single jewel (= precious stone) that is part of a piece of jewellery, especially a ring, or the ring itself:",
        "examples": [
          "a solitaire diamond"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played with cards by one person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single jewel that is part of a piece of jewelry, esp. a ring, or the ring itself:",
        "examples": [
          "a diamond solitaire"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played with cards by one person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "solitary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A solitary person or thing is the only person or thing in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "On the hill, a solitary figure was busy chopping down trees.",
          "In the distance was a solitary building.",
          "He was a solitary child (= he enjoyed being alone)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done alone:",
        "examples": [
          "solitary walks by the river",
          "fishing and other solitary pastimes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "After weeks in solitary, he started hallucinating.",
          "Prisoners made a grim joke of their confinement, saying that solitary was like being dead in a coffin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the only one, or not being with other similar things, often by choice:",
        "examples": [
          "I live a solitary life.",
          "He enjoys solitary walks in the wilderness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solitude": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the situation of being alone without other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a life of solitude",
          "After months of solitude at sea it felt strange to be in company.",
          "It provides one with a chance to reflect on spiritual matters in solitude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation of being alone, often by choice:",
        "examples": [
          "He prefers the solitude of the country to the chaos of the city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "alone; without other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a solo performance/flight",
          "to sail/fly solo",
          "go solo He used to play with a group but now he's going solo/pursuing a solo career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, a solo home run (= a hit that sends the ball out of the playing area) is one that scores only one run (= point) because no other players from the hitter's team are standing at any of the bases (= places that players have to reach in order to score):",
        "examples": [
          "Baltimore scored first when Gibbons hit a solo home run.",
          "Phillips smashed a solo shot in the third inning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical performance given by one person alone, or a musical performance in which one person is given special attention:",
        "examples": [
          "a trumpet solo",
          "Parker's solo on \"A Night in Tunisia\" was so amazing that the pianist backing him simply stopped playing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play a solo (= part for one person alone) in a musical performance:",
        "examples": [
          "She has soloed with the Philadelphia Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic.",
          "He soloed in Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something alone or without help, such as fly a plane or climb a mountain:",
        "examples": [
          "After only a week of lessons, he soloed the day after his 16th birthday.",
          "I soloed a cliff that I shouldn't have and smashed my ankle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "alone; without other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She takes long, solo bike rides to relax after work.",
          "He decided to go solo instead of touring with the band."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical performance done by one person or one instrument alone, or in which one person is featured:",
        "examples": [
          "a piano solo",
          "a Miles Davis solo"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soloist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a musician who performs a solo:",
        "examples": [
          "The soloist in the violin concerto was Yehudi Menuhin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soloists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a musician who performs a solo:",
        "examples": [
          "The soloist in the violin concerto was Yehudi Menuhin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solomon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person from the Solomon Islands .",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "solos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "alone; without other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a solo performance/flight",
          "to sail/fly solo",
          "go solo He used to play with a group but now he's going solo/pursuing a solo career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, a solo home run (= a hit that sends the ball out of the playing area) is one that scores only one run (= point) because no other players from the hitter's team are standing at any of the bases (= places that players have to reach in order to score):",
        "examples": [
          "Baltimore scored first when Gibbons hit a solo home run.",
          "Phillips smashed a solo shot in the third inning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical performance given by one person alone, or a musical performance in which one person is given special attention:",
        "examples": [
          "a trumpet solo",
          "Parker's solo on \"A Night in Tunisia\" was so amazing that the pianist backing him simply stopped playing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play a solo (= part for one person alone) in a musical performance:",
        "examples": [
          "She has soloed with the Philadelphia Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic.",
          "He soloed in Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something alone or without help, such as fly a plane or climb a mountain:",
        "examples": [
          "After only a week of lessons, he soloed the day after his 16th birthday.",
          "I soloed a cliff that I shouldn't have and smashed my ankle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "alone; without other people:",
        "examples": [
          "She takes long, solo bike rides to relax after work.",
          "He decided to go solo instead of touring with the band."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical performance done by one person or one instrument alone, or in which one person is featured:",
        "examples": [
          "a piano solo",
          "a Miles Davis solo"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solstice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of the two occasions in the year when the sun is directly above either the furthest point north or the furthest point south of the equator that it ever reaches. These are the times in the year, in the middle of the summer or winter, when there are the longest hours of day or night:",
        "examples": [
          "the summer/winter solstice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two times during the year when the sun is farthest from the equator, about June 21st when the sun is farthest north of the equator and about December 22nd when it is farthest south:",
        "examples": [
          "The summer solstice has the longest days, and the winter solstice has the shortest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solution": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the answer to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "solution to There's no easy solution to this problem.",
          "She just seems so unhappy and I don't know what the solution is.",
          "When you finish doing the crossword, the solution is on the back page.",
          "They help you talk through your problems but they don't give you any solutions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture in which one substance is dissolved in another, especially a solid dissolved in a liquid :",
        "examples": [
          "an aqueous solution of salts",
          "in solution The warmer water becomes, the less oxygen it can hold in solution (= dissolved in it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an answer to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "It seemed a reasonable solution to a difficult problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid in which other substances have been mixed and dissolved",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way to solve a problem or deal with a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a solution to/for sth Education is seen as a solution to the state's economic and employment problems.",
          "find/have/offer a solution She can not find a solution to the problem.",
          "In this case you need a solution pretty desperately.",
          "produce/provide a solution They have worked hard to produce a solution which balances the interests of job creation and operational requirements.",
          "They will be looking to the industry to work with the Financial Services Authority and Government towards a solution.",
          "the best/easy/most effective solution The legislation we have introduced is the best solution to the challenge.",
          "The problem is still far from a final solution.",
          "a good/acceptable/ideal solution Whether lawmakers can find an acceptable solution is unclear.",
          "an immediate/instant/long-term solution As an immediate solution, consumers need access to affordable, unbiased advice.",
          "One obvious solution would be to fund existing government health plans to cover all who are eligible.",
          "We're pursuing a diplomatic solution to the problem."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solutions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the answer to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "solution to There's no easy solution to this problem.",
          "She just seems so unhappy and I don't know what the solution is.",
          "When you finish doing the crossword, the solution is on the back page.",
          "They help you talk through your problems but they don't give you any solutions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture in which one substance is dissolved in another, especially a solid dissolved in a liquid :",
        "examples": [
          "an aqueous solution of salts",
          "in solution The warmer water becomes, the less oxygen it can hold in solution (= dissolved in it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an answer to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "It seemed a reasonable solution to a difficult problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid in which other substances have been mixed and dissolved",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way to solve a problem or deal with a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a solution to/for sth Education is seen as a solution to the state's economic and employment problems.",
          "find/have/offer a solution She can not find a solution to the problem.",
          "In this case you need a solution pretty desperately.",
          "produce/provide a solution They have worked hard to produce a solution which balances the interests of job creation and operational requirements.",
          "They will be looking to the industry to work with the Financial Services Authority and Government towards a solution.",
          "the best/easy/most effective solution The legislation we have introduced is the best solution to the challenge.",
          "The problem is still far from a final solution.",
          "a good/acceptable/ideal solution Whether lawmakers can find an acceptable solution is unclear.",
          "an immediate/instant/long-term solution As an immediate solution, consumers need access to affordable, unbiased advice.",
          "One obvious solution would be to fund existing government health plans to cover all who are eligible.",
          "We're pursuing a diplomatic solution to the problem."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to find an answer to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "to solve a problem",
          "to solve a mystery/puzzle",
          "Just calm down - shouting won't solve anything!",
          "This strategy could cause more problems than it solves.",
          "The police are still no nearer to solving the crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find an answer to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The arrests have not solved the mystery of what happened to the stolen cash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find an answer to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "to solve a problem",
          "to solve a mystery/puzzle",
          "Just calm down - shouting won't solve anything!",
          "This strategy could cause more problems than it solves.",
          "The police are still no nearer to solving the crime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solvent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of companies) having enough money to pay all the money that is owed to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Many insurance companies are under pressure to increase premiums to stay solvent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid in which solids will dissolve",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of companies) having enough money to pay all your debts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid in which another substance can be dissolved",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having enough money to pay debts:",
        "examples": [
          "We must ensure the ongoing businesses are solvent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of finding solutions to problems:",
        "examples": [
          "problem-solving abilities/skills/strategies The programme offers training in basic problem-solving strategies and is suitable for all levels."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to find an answer to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "to solve a problem",
          "to solve a mystery/puzzle",
          "Just calm down - shouting won't solve anything!",
          "This strategy could cause more problems than it solves.",
          "The police are still no nearer to solving the crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find an answer to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The arrests have not solved the mystery of what happened to the stolen cash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "solving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find an answer to a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "to solve a problem",
          "to solve a mystery/puzzle",
          "Just calm down - shouting won't solve anything!",
          "This strategy could cause more problems than it solves.",
          "The police are still no nearer to solving the crime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "somali": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Somalia or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Somalia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "somalia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in East Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "somber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "serious, sad, and without humor or entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "a somber atmosphere/voice/face",
          "The funeral was a somber occasion.",
          "I left them in a somber mood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dark and plain:",
        "examples": [
          "He wore a somber black suit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "serious and sad in appearance or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "Raji is in a somber mood today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Somber colors or clothes are dark and plain:",
        "examples": [
          "Koch wore his somber blue suit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sombre": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "serious, sad, and without humour or entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "a sombre atmosphere/voice/face",
          "The funeral was a sombre occasion.",
          "I left them in a sombre mood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dark and plain:",
        "examples": [
          "He wore a sombre black suit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sombrero": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hat with a wide brim, worn especially by men in Mexico",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large hat with a wide brim (= the bottom part that sticks out all around), worn esp. by men in Mexico and the southwestern US",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "someday": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "at some time in the future that is not yet known or not stated:",
        "examples": [
          "Maybe someday you'll both meet again.",
          "Someday soon you're going to have to make a decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at some time in the future which is not yet known or not stated:",
        "examples": [
          "I keep thinking that maybe someday we’ll move."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "somehow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way or by some means that is not known or not stated:",
        "examples": [
          "It won't be easy, but we'll get across the river somehow.",
          "I'm not sure how, but somehow or other we'll raise the money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for a reason that is not clear:",
        "examples": [
          "I know what we're doing is legal, but somehow it doesn't feel right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way which is not known or not stated:",
        "examples": [
          "Money has been extremely tight, but we’ve managed somehow.",
          "He felt that everything was somehow connected."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "someplace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "They live someplace in the South.",
          "If they don't like it here they can go someplace else."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in, to, or at a place which is not known or not stated; somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The only time I’ve been to Florida I was on the way someplace else."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "somersault": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rolling movement or jump, either forwards or backwards, in which you turn over completely, with your body above your head, and finish with your head on top again:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want to see me do a somersault?",
          "She was so happy she turned three somersaults on the lawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to roll or jump, either forwards or backwards, turning over completely, with your body above your head, and finish with your head on top again:",
        "examples": [
          "Acrobats somersaulted across the stage.",
          "He was supposed to crouch on the floor and wait for a large girl named Maureen to somersault over him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn over completely, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The bus plunged down the embankment, somersaulted twice, and finally landed on its side.",
          "The driver went out of control and somersaulted his car into a knot of onlookers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rolling movement or jump, either forward or backward, in which you turn over completely, with your body above your head, and finish on your feet:",
        "examples": [
          "She turned somersaults on the lawn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "somersaults": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rolling movement or jump, either forwards or backwards, in which you turn over completely, with your body above your head, and finish with your head on top again:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want to see me do a somersault?",
          "She was so happy she turned three somersaults on the lawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to roll or jump, either forwards or backwards, turning over completely, with your body above your head, and finish with your head on top again:",
        "examples": [
          "Acrobats somersaulted across the stage.",
          "He was supposed to crouch on the floor and wait for a large girl named Maureen to somersault over him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn over completely, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The bus plunged down the embankment, somersaulted twice, and finally landed on its side.",
          "The driver went out of control and somersaulted his car into a knot of onlookers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rolling movement or jump, either forward or backward, in which you turn over completely, with your body above your head, and finish on your feet:",
        "examples": [
          "She turned somersaults on the lawn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sometime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "at a time in the future or the past that is not known or not stated:",
        "examples": [
          "sometime before June",
          "We really should meet sometime soon to discuss the details.",
          "sometime in the autumn"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a job or position) in the past but not any longer:",
        "examples": [
          "The new paper will be headed by Rebecca Jones, sometime editor of the \"Daily News\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a time in the future or the past which is not known or stated:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m having lunch with an old friend sometime next week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sometimes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "on some occasions but not always or often:",
        "examples": [
          "Sometimes we take food with us and sometimes we buy food when we're there.",
          "Sometimes it's best not to say anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on some occasions but not all the time:",
        "examples": [
          "Sometimes you think you can’t really trust anybody."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "someway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "Don't worry - I'll get there someway."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "somewhat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to some degree:",
        "examples": [
          "The resort has changed somewhat over the last few years.",
          "She's somewhat more confident than she used to be.",
          "We were somewhat tired after our long walk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to some degree:",
        "examples": [
          "She was known for being somewhat of a strange character."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to some degree:",
        "examples": [
          "Washington, D.C., is somewhat smaller than Baltimore.",
          "I was somewhat disappointed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "somewhere": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in or at a place having a position that is not stated or not known:",
        "examples": [
          "He was last heard of living somewhere on the south coast of France.",
          "You must have put their letter somewhere!",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'm looking for somewhere to eat/stay.",
          "somewhere else Can we go somewhere else to talk - it's very noisy here.",
          "or somewhere Wouldn't you like to go to Disneyland or somewhere (= or to a similar place)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "approximately; about:",
        "examples": [
          "Somewhere between 900 and 1,100 minor crimes are reported in this city every week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in, to, or at a place which is not known or not stated:",
        "examples": [
          "I want to live somewhere else.",
          "Can we go somewhere and talk?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used esp. before a number) approximately; about:",
        "examples": [
          "CDs cost somewhere around $15 apiece."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sonar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "equipment, especially on a ship, that uses sound waves to discover how deep the water is or the position of an object in the water, such as a group of fish",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device on a ship that uses sound to show the position of objects under the water",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sonata": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music in three or four parts, either for a piano or for another instrument, such as a violin, sometimes also with a piano",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music in three or four parts, either for a piano or for another instrument, such as a violin, sometimes also with a piano",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "song": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a usually short piece of music with words that are sung:",
        "examples": [
          "to sing a song",
          "a love/folk/pop song"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of singing, or singing when considered generally:",
        "examples": [
          "He was so happy he wanted to burst/break into song (= start singing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the musical sound that a bird makes:",
        "examples": [
          "bird song",
          "A thrush's song was the only sound to break the silence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually short piece of music with words that are sung:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We bought a CD of Cole Porter songs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Song is also the act of singing, or singing when considered generally:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He was so happy he wanted to burst into song (= start singing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The song of a bird is the musical sound it makes.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "songbird": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of many different types of bird that make musical sounds",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "songbook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book containing a collection of songs showing both their words and their music",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "songs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a usually short piece of music with words that are sung:",
        "examples": [
          "to sing a song",
          "a love/folk/pop song"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of singing, or singing when considered generally:",
        "examples": [
          "He was so happy he wanted to burst/break into song (= start singing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the musical sound that a bird makes:",
        "examples": [
          "bird song",
          "A thrush's song was the only sound to break the silence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually short piece of music with words that are sung:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We bought a CD of Cole Porter songs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Song is also the act of singing, or singing when considered generally:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He was so happy he wanted to burst into song (= start singing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The song of a bird is the musical sound it makes.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "songwriter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who writes the music and words of songs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who writes songs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "songwriters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who writes the music and words of songs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who writes songs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sonic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of sound or the speed at which sound travels in air",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sonnets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a poem that has 14 lines and a particular pattern of rhyme",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poem that has 14 lines and a particular pattern of rhyme and word arrangement",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sonny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a form of address used by an older person to a boy or a young man:",
        "examples": [
          "Look here, sonny, you've got a lot to learn!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sonogram": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an image, especially of a baby that is still inside the womb, that is produced by ultrasound (= sound waves)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "your male child:",
        "examples": [
          "This is our son Raja.",
          "We have two sons and three daughters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as an informal form of address by a man to a boy:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on, son, we don't have all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who was born in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "that notable son of Württemberg, Martin Brecht"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male child in relation to his parents:",
        "examples": [
          "I have two sons."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sooner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in or within a short time; before long; quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "She'll soon be here./She'll be here soon.",
          "It will soon be impossible for foreigners to enter the country.",
          "The sooner we leave, the sooner we'll get there.",
          "soon after Soon after agreeing to go, she realized she'd made a mistake.",
          "how soon How soon (= when) can we sign the contract?",
          "the sooner the better \"When would you like to meet?\" \"The sooner the better.\"",
          "I couldn't get out of that place soon enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the same time or a very short time after:",
        "examples": [
          "As soon as I saw her, I knew there was something wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something as soon as possible, you do it as quickly as you can:",
        "examples": [
          "We need the repairs done as soon as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or within a short time; before long; quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ll soon be there.",
          "How soon (= When) can we sign the contract?",
          "\"When would you like to meet?\" \"The sooner the better.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a black powder composed mainly of carbon, produced when coal, wood, etc. is burned:",
        "examples": [
          "It can be dangerous to let too much soot accumulate inside a chimney."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a black powder produced when coal, wood, etc., is burned",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "soothe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel calm or less worried:",
        "examples": [
          "to soothe a crying baby"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a part of the body less painful:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a long, hot bath to soothe my aching muscles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to be less upset or angry, or to cause something to hurt less:",
        "examples": [
          "I picked up the crying child and tried to soothe her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soothed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel calm or less worried:",
        "examples": [
          "to soothe a crying baby"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a part of the body less painful:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a long, hot bath to soothe my aching muscles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soothing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel calm:",
        "examples": [
          "I put on some nice soothing music.",
          "Her words had a soothing effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making something less painful:",
        "examples": [
          "a soothing ointment"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sophisticated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a good understanding of the way people behave and/or a good knowledge of culture and fashion:",
        "examples": [
          "She was slim, svelte, and sophisticated.",
          "I don't think I have any books that would suit your sophisticated tastes.",
          "He was older than me and from London and I thought him very sophisticated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intelligent or made in a complicated way and therefore able to do complicated tasks:",
        "examples": [
          "I think a more sophisticated approach is needed to solve this problem.",
          "These are among the most sophisticated weapons in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having an understanding of the world and its ways, so that you are not easily fooled, and having an understanding of people and ideas without making them seem simple:",
        "examples": [
          "Sophisticated readers understood the book’s hidden meaning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a way of thinking, a system, or a machine is sophisticated, it is complicated or made with great skill:",
        "examples": [
          "sophisticated computer systems"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sophistication": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being sophisticated:",
        "examples": [
          "Her sophistication is evident from the way she dresses.",
          "The sophistication of computers is increasing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of having an understanding of the world and its ways, and having an understanding of the way people behave:",
        "examples": [
          "his wit and sophistication"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sophistication is also the quality of being complicated or made with great skill:",
        "examples": [
          "The level of sophistication in the cameras has grown tremendously."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sophomore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a student studying in the second year of a course at a US college or high school (= a school for students aged 15 to 18)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student in the second year of a program of study in a college, university, or high school (= a school for students aged 14 to 18)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sophomores": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a student studying in the second year of a course at a US college or high school (= a school for students aged 15 to 18)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student in the second year of a program of study in a college, university, or high school (= a school for students aged 14 to 18)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "soppy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing or feeling too much of emotions such as love or sympathy, rather than being reasonable or practical:",
        "examples": [
          "a film with a soppy ending",
          "That's one of the soppiest stories I've ever heard!",
          "Some people are really soppy about their pets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soprano": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman or girl with a voice that can sing the highest notes:",
        "examples": [
          "Sopranos Ann Monoyios and Miriam Dubrow sang with beaming, radiant sweetness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boy with a voice that sings the highest notes:",
        "examples": [
          "The range of his voice changed a lot over his career; he started as a soprano and finished an alto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a voice that uses the highest notes:",
        "examples": [
          "She sang regularly as a soprano soloist in many choral works.",
          "The soprano voice of a 13-year-old boy singing rang through the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a voice that uses the highest notes:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent 20 years singing soprano with the New York Metropolitan Opera."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman’s or young boy’s singing voice in the highest range, or a person or musical instrument with this range",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sopranos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman or girl with a voice that can sing the highest notes:",
        "examples": [
          "Sopranos Ann Monoyios and Miriam Dubrow sang with beaming, radiant sweetness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boy with a voice that sings the highest notes:",
        "examples": [
          "The range of his voice changed a lot over his career; he started as a soprano and finished an alto."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a voice that uses the highest notes:",
        "examples": [
          "She sang regularly as a soprano soloist in many choral works.",
          "The soprano voice of a 13-year-old boy singing rang through the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a voice that uses the highest notes:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent 20 years singing soprano with the New York Metropolitan Opera."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman’s or young boy’s singing voice in the highest range, or a person or musical instrument with this range",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sorbet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet food made from fruit juice, water, and sugar mixed together and frozen:",
        "examples": [
          "lemon sorbet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a food made from frozen fruit juice and water:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C/U ] (a) raspberry sorbet"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sorcerer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in stories, a man who has magical powers and who uses them to harm other people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sorceress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in stories, a woman who has magical powers and who uses them to harm other people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sorcery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of magic in which spirits, especially evil ones, are used to make things happen:",
        "examples": [
          "It seems that some people still believe in sorcery and black magic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of magic that is used esp. to harm someone or make things happen",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sordid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dirty and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "There are lots of really sordid apartments in the city's poorer areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "morally wrong and shocking:",
        "examples": [
          "He told me he'd had an affair but he spared me the sordid details."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "morally ugly, so that being involved makes you feel dirty:",
        "examples": [
          "a sordid story",
          "sordid details"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dirty and in bad condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The sordid condition of many of the city school buildings was shocking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "painful and uncomfortable because of injury, infection, or too much use:",
        "examples": [
          "All the dust has made my eyes sore.",
          "I've got a sore back.",
          "My feet were sore with all the walking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "angry because you feel you have been unfairly treated:",
        "examples": [
          "He accused me of being a sore loser (= someone who does not accept defeat well)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painful area on the surface of a body, especially an infected area:",
        "examples": [
          "The poor dog's back was covered with sores."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "painful and uncomfortable, esp. (of a body part) because of injury or infection or (of a muscle) from being used too much:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have a sore throat, take aspirin.",
          "I went rowing yesterday for the first time in years, and my arms are sore today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "angry, esp. because you feel you have been unfairly treated:",
        "examples": [
          "Chris wants to win, but he’s not a sore loser."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a painful area on the surface of a body, esp. an infected area",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sorely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely; very much:",
        "examples": [
          "I was sorely tempted to say exactly what I thought of his offer.",
          "You'll be sorely missed by everyone here, and we wish you success in your new job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very much:",
        "examples": [
          "She will be sorely missed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sorority": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a social organization for female students at some US colleges",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a social organization for female students at a college or university",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sorrow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a cause of) a feeling of great sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "sorrow at The sorrow she felt at the death of her husband was almost too much to bear.",
          "sorrow over He expressed sorrow over the suffering inflicted during the war.",
          "The sorrows of her earlier years gave way to joy in later life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel great sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "sorrow over For years she sorrowed over her missing son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of great sadness or regret, or something that causes this feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The English language does not contain the words to express the sorrow I feel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sorrowful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very sad:",
        "examples": [
          "With a sorrowful sigh she folded the letter and put it away."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sorrows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a cause of) a feeling of great sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "sorrow at The sorrow she felt at the death of her husband was almost too much to bear.",
          "sorrow over He expressed sorrow over the suffering inflicted during the war.",
          "The sorrows of her earlier years gave way to joy in later life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel great sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "sorrow over For years she sorrowed over her missing son."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of great sadness or regret, or something that causes this feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The English language does not contain the words to express the sorrow I feel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sort": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of things that are of the same type or that share similar qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "sort of We both like the same sort of music.",
          "of some sort I'm going to have a salad of some sort.",
          "What sort of shoes will I need?",
          "all sorts of We saw all sorts (= many types) of animals in the park.",
          "sorts of Many sorts of bacteria are resistant to penicillin.",
          "This sort of camera is very expensive.",
          "Plants of this sort need shady conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type of thing or person that you like:",
        "examples": [
          "your sort of Hmm, this is my sort of wine!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that what you have just said is only an example from a much larger group of things:",
        "examples": [
          "They sell souvenirs, postcards, that sort of thing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person having the stated or suggested character:",
        "examples": [
          "He seemed like a decent sort to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a number of things in an order or to separate them into groups:",
        "examples": [
          "Paper, plastic, and cans are sorted for recycling.",
          "sort something into something I'm going to sort these old books into those to be kept and those to be thrown away.",
          "sort something by something You can use the computer to sort the newspaper articles alphabetically, by date, or by subject.",
          "sort (through) She found the ring while sorting (through) some clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something by repairing or organizing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you sort the car by tomorrow?",
          "get something sorted We must get the phone sorted soon.",
          "I must get this paperwork sorted before I go on holiday next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type of thing or person that you like:",
        "examples": [
          "your sort of Hmm, this is my sort of wine!",
          "your sort of thing I'd have thought these black trousers were more your sort of thing.",
          "I wouldn't have thought he was your sort (= was the type of man you would be attracted to).",
          "I'm sure it's a nice restaurant - it's just not my sort of thing.",
          "This is my sort of breakfast - last night's leftovers fried up, between bread!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of things that are of the same type or that share similar qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "What sort of equipment will she need?",
          "He was squinting through the eyepiece of some sort of navigational device."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sort can sometimes refer to a person of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "What sort of person do you think I am?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person might say a sort of or sort of when describing something about which the person does not have a clear or exact knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a sort of agent for athletes, but not officially.",
          "She’s sort of running the company, I think, but her parents are still involved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put things in a particular order or separate them into groups according to a principle:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We have to sort the job applications into groups based on their qualifications.",
          "[ T ] Paper, plastic, and cans are sorted for recycling.",
          "[ M ] Sort out the clothes that you don’t want, and we’ll donate them to a charity.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He spent hours sorting through the photos (= searching them to find one)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a number of things in an order or to separate them into groups:",
        "examples": [
          "Documents are sorted and indexed.",
          "sort sth by sth Customer records can be sorted by name or by postcode."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer instruction that organizes things into a particular order:",
        "examples": [
          "He's written a sort program for the database."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sorted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a situation in which everything is correctly organized or repaired, or when someone has everything that is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "Debbie's sorted for Tuesday night because she's found a babysitter.",
          "\"Have you spoken to Grant about the party?\" \"Sorted!\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sorting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a number of things in an order or to separate them into groups:",
        "examples": [
          "Paper, plastic, and cans are sorted for recycling.",
          "sort something into something I'm going to sort these old books into those to be kept and those to be thrown away.",
          "sort something by something You can use the computer to sort the newspaper articles alphabetically, by date, or by subject.",
          "sort (through) She found the ring while sorting (through) some clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something by repairing or organizing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you sort the car by tomorrow?",
          "get something sorted We must get the phone sorted soon.",
          "I must get this paperwork sorted before I go on holiday next week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sorts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of things that are of the same type or that share similar qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "sort of We both like the same sort of music.",
          "of some sort I'm going to have a salad of some sort.",
          "What sort of shoes will I need?",
          "all sorts of We saw all sorts (= many types) of animals in the park.",
          "sorts of Many sorts of bacteria are resistant to penicillin.",
          "This sort of camera is very expensive.",
          "Plants of this sort need shady conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type of thing or person that you like:",
        "examples": [
          "your sort of Hmm, this is my sort of wine!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that what you have just said is only an example from a much larger group of things:",
        "examples": [
          "They sell souvenirs, postcards, that sort of thing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person having the stated or suggested character:",
        "examples": [
          "He seemed like a decent sort to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a number of things in an order or to separate them into groups:",
        "examples": [
          "Paper, plastic, and cans are sorted for recycling.",
          "sort something into something I'm going to sort these old books into those to be kept and those to be thrown away.",
          "sort something by something You can use the computer to sort the newspaper articles alphabetically, by date, or by subject.",
          "sort (through) She found the ring while sorting (through) some clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something by repairing or organizing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you sort the car by tomorrow?",
          "get something sorted We must get the phone sorted soon.",
          "I must get this paperwork sorted before I go on holiday next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type of thing or person that you like:",
        "examples": [
          "your sort of Hmm, this is my sort of wine!",
          "your sort of thing I'd have thought these black trousers were more your sort of thing.",
          "I wouldn't have thought he was your sort (= was the type of man you would be attracted to).",
          "I'm sure it's a nice restaurant - it's just not my sort of thing.",
          "This is my sort of breakfast - last night's leftovers fried up, between bread!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of things that are of the same type or that share similar qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "What sort of equipment will she need?",
          "He was squinting through the eyepiece of some sort of navigational device."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sort can sometimes refer to a person of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "What sort of person do you think I am?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person might say a sort of or sort of when describing something about which the person does not have a clear or exact knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a sort of agent for athletes, but not officially.",
          "She’s sort of running the company, I think, but her parents are still involved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put things in a particular order or separate them into groups according to a principle:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We have to sort the job applications into groups based on their qualifications.",
          "[ T ] Paper, plastic, and cans are sorted for recycling.",
          "[ M ] Sort out the clothes that you don’t want, and we’ll donate them to a charity.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He spent hours sorting through the photos (= searching them to find one)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a number of things in an order or to separate them into groups:",
        "examples": [
          "Documents are sorted and indexed.",
          "sort sth by sth Customer records can be sorted by name or by postcode."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer instruction that organizes things into a particular order:",
        "examples": [
          "He's written a sort program for the database."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a request for help, especially because of danger:",
        "examples": [
          "Within an hour of the ship transmitting an SOS (message/call), six boats had arrived and started a rescue operation.",
          "The hospital sent out an SOS for extra blood supplies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. from a boat or ship) an urgent request for help",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sou": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't have a sou."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sought": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of seek",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "soul": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the spiritual part of a person that some people believe continues to exist in some form after their body has died, or the part of a person that is not physical and experiences deep feelings and emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "She suffered greatly while she was alive, so let us hope her soul is now at peace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of a person or work of art that shows or produces deep good feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "no soul If you can't enjoy this music you've got no soul.",
          "For me her paintings somehow lack soul."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Hip-hop artists draw on the music of the past - the blues, R&B, soul, and jazz.",
          "The Atlanta-born singer is doing her best to revive old-school soul, including the music of Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, and James Brown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of a stated type:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a happy little soul.",
          "Some poor soul had fallen 500 metres to their death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no one:",
        "examples": [
          "By the time I arrived there wasn't a soul there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep understanding of and being proud of the culture of African-American people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a person that some people believe continues to exist in some form after the body has died, or the part of a person or thing that expresses the basic qualities that make it what it is:",
        "examples": [
          "May her soul rest in peace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that someone is the soul of a quality, you mean the person has that quality in a high degree:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the soul of honor, and would never intentionally try to deceive you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep understanding of and pride in the culture of African-Americans",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of a stated type:",
        "examples": [
          "a happy soul"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Soul can also mean any person, and is usually used in negative statements:",
        "examples": [
          "There wasn’t a soul around when we arrived at the beach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soulful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "expressing deep feelings, often sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "a soulful performance/ballad",
          "The dog looked at me with its big, soulful, brown eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a deep understanding of and being proud of black culture",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing feeling or emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog looked at me with her big, soulful, brown eyes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soulless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing no human influence or qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "a soulless building of grey concrete"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "souls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the spiritual part of a person that some people believe continues to exist in some form after their body has died, or the part of a person that is not physical and experiences deep feelings and emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "She suffered greatly while she was alive, so let us hope her soul is now at peace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of a person or work of art that shows or produces deep good feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "no soul If you can't enjoy this music you've got no soul.",
          "For me her paintings somehow lack soul."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Hip-hop artists draw on the music of the past - the blues, R&B, soul, and jazz.",
          "The Atlanta-born singer is doing her best to revive old-school soul, including the music of Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, and James Brown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of a stated type:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a happy little soul.",
          "Some poor soul had fallen 500 metres to their death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no one:",
        "examples": [
          "By the time I arrived there wasn't a soul there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep understanding of and being proud of the culture of African-American people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a person that some people believe continues to exist in some form after the body has died, or the part of a person or thing that expresses the basic qualities that make it what it is:",
        "examples": [
          "May her soul rest in peace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that someone is the soul of a quality, you mean the person has that quality in a high degree:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the soul of honor, and would never intentionally try to deceive you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep understanding of and pride in the culture of African-Americans",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of a stated type:",
        "examples": [
          "a happy soul"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Soul can also mean any person, and is usually used in negative statements:",
        "examples": [
          "There wasn’t a soul around when we arrived at the beach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you can hear or that can be heard:",
        "examples": [
          "hear a sound They could hear the sound of a bell tolling in the distance.",
          "make a sound She stood completely still, not making a sound.",
          "Suddenly we heard a loud knocking sound from the engine.",
          "sound travels Sound can travel over very large distances in water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of recording and broadcasting sound such as from a performance of music or for a film:",
        "examples": [
          "a sound engineer/recording"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the volume or quality of the sound of a television or film:",
        "examples": [
          "turn the sound down/up Could you turn the sound down/up on the TV?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular quality of the music that a musician or a group of musicians produce:",
        "examples": [
          "The band's sound is a distinctive mixture of funk and rap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how something seems to be, from what is said or written:",
        "examples": [
          "I like the sound of the beef in red wine sauce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a passage of sea connecting two larger areas of sea, or an area of sea mostly surrounded by land:",
        "examples": [
          "the Kalmar Sound"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem good, interesting, strange, etc. from what is said or written:",
        "examples": [
          "Your job sounds really interesting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem like something, from what is said or written:",
        "examples": [
          "That sounds like a good idea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem angry, happy, rude, etc. when you speak:",
        "examples": [
          "He sounded very depressed when we spoke on the phone yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "If the alarm sounds, leave the building immediately.",
          "sound like It sounds like a bird.",
          "He sounds (= speaks) just like someone I used to work with.",
          "Sounding the car's horn, she drove at high speed through the crowded streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a noise to be made or say or shout a message to warn people about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Quick, sound the alarm - there's a fire in the machine room!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to measure the depth of a mass of water, such as the sea, usually by sonar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not broken or damaged; healthy; in good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "It's an old building but it's still structurally sound.",
          "Considering his age, his body is surprisingly sound.",
          "of sound mind Was she of sound mind (= not mentally ill) at the time of the incident?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "financially strong and likely to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "Although the company's share price has declined, its business remains basically sound.",
          "sound investment Government bonds are a sound investment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing or based on good judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "sound advice She gave me some very sound advice.",
          "She is a sound judge of character.",
          "I'm not sure how sound the theoretical basis for this argument is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be trusted because of having a lot of ability or knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "sound on The book is very sound on the basics.",
          "How sound is her knowledge of the subject?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not harmful or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Are these pesticides environmentally sound?",
          "I want our business to operate in an ethically sound way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you like, agree with, or approve of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a good guy. He's sound.",
          "\"Shall we go there now?\" \"Yeah, sound.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of sleep) deep:",
        "examples": [
          "He quickly fell into a sound sleep.",
          "Her sleep was so sound that she did not wake when they moved her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who sleeps deeply and well:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm normally a very sound sleeper but this noise kept me awake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a beating or defeat) severe:",
        "examples": [
          "The party was forced to reflect after a sound beating at the ballot box.",
          "The thief was given a sound thrashing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "deeply:",
        "examples": [
          "sound asleep He was sound asleep within moments of getting into bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something heard or that may be heard:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] They could hear the sound of an airplane overhead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a passage of sea connecting two larger areas of sea, or an area of sea mostly surrounded by land:",
        "examples": [
          "Puget Sound",
          "Long Island Sound"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest a particular feeling, state, or thing by the way something is said or a noise is made:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] He sounded rather discouraged when I called him yesterday.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] You sound as if you have a sore throat.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] From what you told me, she sounds like (= seems to be) a nice person.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] That sounds like fun (= seems likely to be enjoyable)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A bell sounds after fifty minutes to signal the end of the class period.",
          "[ T ] Sound the alarm – a prisoner has escaped!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in good condition; (of a person) healthy, or (of a thing) not broken or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "a person of sound mind",
          "Engineers had to close the bridge because it was not sound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sound also describes sleep that is deep and peaceful:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sound asleep when the phone rang."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good because based on good judgment or correct methods:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a sound approach to investing money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing good judgment, or able to be trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "A sound money-management strategy that has the added benefit of freeing up cash for new investments.",
          "The booklet gives sound advice on how to choose a with-profits bond."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The bridge is structurally sound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete or detailed:",
        "examples": [
          "A sound knowledge of law is essential."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sounded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem good, interesting, strange, etc. from what is said or written:",
        "examples": [
          "Your job sounds really interesting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem like something, from what is said or written:",
        "examples": [
          "That sounds like a good idea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem angry, happy, rude, etc. when you speak:",
        "examples": [
          "He sounded very depressed when we spoke on the phone yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "If the alarm sounds, leave the building immediately.",
          "sound like It sounds like a bird.",
          "He sounds (= speaks) just like someone I used to work with.",
          "Sounding the car's horn, she drove at high speed through the crowded streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a noise to be made or say or shout a message to warn people about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Quick, sound the alarm - there's a fire in the machine room!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to measure the depth of a mass of water, such as the sea, usually by sonar",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sounding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem good, interesting, strange, etc. from what is said or written:",
        "examples": [
          "Your job sounds really interesting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem like something, from what is said or written:",
        "examples": [
          "That sounds like a good idea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem angry, happy, rude, etc. when you speak:",
        "examples": [
          "He sounded very depressed when we spoke on the phone yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "If the alarm sounds, leave the building immediately.",
          "sound like It sounds like a bird.",
          "He sounds (= speaks) just like someone I used to work with.",
          "Sounding the car's horn, she drove at high speed through the crowded streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a noise to be made or say or shout a message to warn people about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Quick, sound the alarm - there's a fire in the machine room!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to measure the depth of a mass of water, such as the sea, usually by sonar",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "soundly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee soundly rejected all of the proposed changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of how someone sleeps) deeply:",
        "examples": [
          "I slept very soundly, thank you - the bed was really comfortable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "She always sleeps soundly.",
          "He was soundly defeated in his bid for reelection."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soundproof": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a building or part of a building) not allowing sound to go through:",
        "examples": [
          "a soundproof room/wall/studio",
          "The hotel is fully soundproofed so getting a good night's sleep in such a busy area is easy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent sound from coming into a room or building, or from being heard outside it:",
        "examples": [
          "Millions of pounds have already have been spent to soundproof homes and schools around the airport.",
          "It was a well soundproofed building, so we didn't hear the traffic outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not allowing sound to go outside or come inside:",
        "examples": [
          "a soundproof television studio"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sounds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you can hear or that can be heard:",
        "examples": [
          "hear a sound They could hear the sound of a bell tolling in the distance.",
          "make a sound She stood completely still, not making a sound.",
          "Suddenly we heard a loud knocking sound from the engine.",
          "sound travels Sound can travel over very large distances in water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of recording and broadcasting sound such as from a performance of music or for a film:",
        "examples": [
          "a sound engineer/recording"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the volume or quality of the sound of a television or film:",
        "examples": [
          "turn the sound down/up Could you turn the sound down/up on the TV?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the particular quality of the music that a musician or a group of musicians produce:",
        "examples": [
          "The band's sound is a distinctive mixture of funk and rap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how something seems to be, from what is said or written:",
        "examples": [
          "I like the sound of the beef in red wine sauce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a passage of sea connecting two larger areas of sea, or an area of sea mostly surrounded by land:",
        "examples": [
          "the Kalmar Sound"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem good, interesting, strange, etc. from what is said or written:",
        "examples": [
          "Your job sounds really interesting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem like something, from what is said or written:",
        "examples": [
          "That sounds like a good idea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to seem angry, happy, rude, etc. when you speak:",
        "examples": [
          "He sounded very depressed when we spoke on the phone yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "If the alarm sounds, leave the building immediately.",
          "sound like It sounds like a bird.",
          "He sounds (= speaks) just like someone I used to work with.",
          "Sounding the car's horn, she drove at high speed through the crowded streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a noise to be made or say or shout a message to warn people about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Quick, sound the alarm - there's a fire in the machine room!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to measure the depth of a mass of water, such as the sea, usually by sonar",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not broken or damaged; healthy; in good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "It's an old building but it's still structurally sound.",
          "Considering his age, his body is surprisingly sound.",
          "of sound mind Was she of sound mind (= not mentally ill) at the time of the incident?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "financially strong and likely to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "Although the company's share price has declined, its business remains basically sound.",
          "sound investment Government bonds are a sound investment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing or based on good judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "sound advice She gave me some very sound advice.",
          "She is a sound judge of character.",
          "I'm not sure how sound the theoretical basis for this argument is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be trusted because of having a lot of ability or knowledge:",
        "examples": [
          "sound on The book is very sound on the basics.",
          "How sound is her knowledge of the subject?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not harmful or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Are these pesticides environmentally sound?",
          "I want our business to operate in an ethically sound way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you like, agree with, or approve of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a good guy. He's sound.",
          "\"Shall we go there now?\" \"Yeah, sound.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of sleep) deep:",
        "examples": [
          "He quickly fell into a sound sleep.",
          "Her sleep was so sound that she did not wake when they moved her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who sleeps deeply and well:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm normally a very sound sleeper but this noise kept me awake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a beating or defeat) severe:",
        "examples": [
          "The party was forced to reflect after a sound beating at the ballot box.",
          "The thief was given a sound thrashing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "deeply:",
        "examples": [
          "sound asleep He was sound asleep within moments of getting into bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something heard or that may be heard:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] They could hear the sound of an airplane overhead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a passage of sea connecting two larger areas of sea, or an area of sea mostly surrounded by land:",
        "examples": [
          "Puget Sound",
          "Long Island Sound"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest a particular feeling, state, or thing by the way something is said or a noise is made:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] He sounded rather discouraged when I called him yesterday.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] You sound as if you have a sore throat.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] From what you told me, she sounds like (= seems to be) a nice person.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] That sounds like fun (= seems likely to be enjoyable)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A bell sounds after fifty minutes to signal the end of the class period.",
          "[ T ] Sound the alarm – a prisoner has escaped!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in good condition; (of a person) healthy, or (of a thing) not broken or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "a person of sound mind",
          "Engineers had to close the bridge because it was not sound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sound also describes sleep that is deep and peaceful:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sound asleep when the phone rang."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "good because based on good judgment or correct methods:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a sound approach to investing money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing good judgment, or able to be trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "A sound money-management strategy that has the added benefit of freeing up cash for new investments.",
          "The booklet gives sound advice on how to choose a with-profits bond."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The bridge is structurally sound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete or detailed:",
        "examples": [
          "A sound knowledge of law is essential."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soundtrack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sounds, especially the music, of a film, or a separate recording of this:",
        "examples": [
          "The best thing about the movie is its soundtrack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a recording of the music from a movie or a play",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "soup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a usually hot, liquid food made from vegetables, meat, or fish:",
        "examples": [
          "chicken/oxtail/fish/tomato soup",
          "Would you like a bowl of soup?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid food made esp. by cooking vegetables and sometimes also meat or fish in water and usually served hot:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] chicken/tomato/vegetable soup"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a sharp, sometimes unpleasant, taste or smell, like a lemon, and not sweet:",
        "examples": [
          "These plums are a bit sour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfriendly or easily annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Overnight, it seemed, their relationship had turned sour.",
          "She gave me a sour look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become sour or to make something become sour:",
        "examples": [
          "Hot weather sours milk.",
          "Milk sours in hot weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become unpleasant or unfriendly:",
        "examples": [
          "Her whole attitude to life soured as a result of that experience.",
          "This incident has soured relations between the two countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink made from strong alcohol, lemon, or lime juice, sugar, and ice:",
        "examples": [
          "a whisky sour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of food) having a sharp taste:",
        "examples": [
          "The four basic tastes are sweet, salty, bitter, and sour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfriendly or unpleasant in manner or attitude:",
        "examples": [
          "The team’s perfect season went/turned sour after they lost their second straight game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become sour:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m afraid the milk has soured."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become bad or unpleasant, or cause someone to feel bad or unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] When the economy soured, donations to the charity dried up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become, or cause to become, less pleasant, friendly, or successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Meeting clients unexpectedly can sour a relationship.",
          "Loans are souring, as bankruptcies and the bad debts they leave behind keep mounting.",
          "a market/economy sours Companies and families spend less on travel when the economy sours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no longer successful or pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "sour economy/market The economic slump was caused primarily by a sour housing market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail or become unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Year-end is traditionally when many investors decide whether to sell stocks that have gone sour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "source": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the place something comes from or starts at, or the cause of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a source of heat/energy/light",
          "a heat/energy/light source",
          "source of Oranges are a good source of vitamin C.",
          "Experts are trying to track down the source of the contamination in the water supply.",
          "We walked up the river to its source in the hills.",
          "Money is often a source of tension and disagreements in young married couples."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that supplies information:",
        "examples": [
          "The journalist refused to reveal her sources (= say who had given the information to her).",
          "According to government sources (= people in the government) many MPs are worried about this issue.",
          "According to congressional sources (= people who work in Congress) many Representatives are worried about this issue.",
          "Always acknowledge your sources (= say which books you have used) at the end of a paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the place where something comes from:",
        "examples": [
          "Tax is deducted from my income at source."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something from a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Where possible the produce used in our restaurant is sourced locally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that causes or produces something, or is the origin of it:",
        "examples": [
          "a source of energy/light",
          "Spinach is a good source of vitamins.",
          "His wife was a constant source of inspiration to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A source is also someone or something from which you obtain information:",
        "examples": [
          "The reporter refused to cite the names of her sources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something from a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Where possible the produce used in our restaurant is sourced locally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place or thing that something comes from or starts at, or the cause of something:",
        "examples": [
          "source of sth Customer complaints are a very important source of information.",
          "source of income/revenue For many poor families, pensions are now the main source of income.",
          "The project still may work if money can be found from other sources to supplement tolls.",
          "The source of the problem is unrealistic expectations about what training can accomplish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that supplies information:",
        "examples": [
          "Industry sources said discussions were taking place.",
          "A source close to the firm said a total of eight employees would be let go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if your income is taxed at source, income tax is taken from your salary and sent directly to the tax authorities:",
        "examples": [
          "Tax is deducted from my income at source."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something, especially products or materials, from a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "source sth from sth The supermarket decided it wanted to source all its milk from one company.",
          "More and more of its merchandise will have to be sourced overseas.",
          "Financial information can now be sourced from an endless stream of online services."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sourced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something from a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Where possible the produce used in our restaurant is sourced locally."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sources": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the place something comes from or starts at, or the cause of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a source of heat/energy/light",
          "a heat/energy/light source",
          "source of Oranges are a good source of vitamin C.",
          "Experts are trying to track down the source of the contamination in the water supply.",
          "We walked up the river to its source in the hills.",
          "Money is often a source of tension and disagreements in young married couples."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that supplies information:",
        "examples": [
          "The journalist refused to reveal her sources (= say who had given the information to her).",
          "According to government sources (= people in the government) many MPs are worried about this issue.",
          "According to congressional sources (= people who work in Congress) many Representatives are worried about this issue.",
          "Always acknowledge your sources (= say which books you have used) at the end of a paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the place where something comes from:",
        "examples": [
          "Tax is deducted from my income at source."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something from a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Where possible the produce used in our restaurant is sourced locally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that causes or produces something, or is the origin of it:",
        "examples": [
          "a source of energy/light",
          "Spinach is a good source of vitamins.",
          "His wife was a constant source of inspiration to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A source is also someone or something from which you obtain information:",
        "examples": [
          "The reporter refused to cite the names of her sources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something from a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Where possible the produce used in our restaurant is sourced locally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place or thing that something comes from or starts at, or the cause of something:",
        "examples": [
          "source of sth Customer complaints are a very important source of information.",
          "source of income/revenue For many poor families, pensions are now the main source of income.",
          "The project still may work if money can be found from other sources to supplement tolls.",
          "The source of the problem is unrealistic expectations about what training can accomplish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that supplies information:",
        "examples": [
          "Industry sources said discussions were taking place.",
          "A source close to the firm said a total of eight employees would be let go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if your income is taxed at source, income tax is taken from your salary and sent directly to the tax authorities:",
        "examples": [
          "Tax is deducted from my income at source."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get something, especially products or materials, from a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "source sth from sth The supermarket decided it wanted to source all its milk from one company.",
          "More and more of its merchandise will have to be sourced overseas.",
          "Financial information can now be sourced from an endless stream of online services."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sours": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a sharp, sometimes unpleasant, taste or smell, like a lemon, and not sweet:",
        "examples": [
          "These plums are a bit sour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfriendly or easily annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "Overnight, it seemed, their relationship had turned sour.",
          "She gave me a sour look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become sour or to make something become sour:",
        "examples": [
          "Hot weather sours milk.",
          "Milk sours in hot weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become unpleasant or unfriendly:",
        "examples": [
          "Her whole attitude to life soured as a result of that experience.",
          "This incident has soured relations between the two countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink made from strong alcohol, lemon, or lime juice, sugar, and ice:",
        "examples": [
          "a whisky sour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of food) having a sharp taste:",
        "examples": [
          "The four basic tastes are sweet, salty, bitter, and sour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfriendly or unpleasant in manner or attitude:",
        "examples": [
          "The team’s perfect season went/turned sour after they lost their second straight game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become sour:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m afraid the milk has soured."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become bad or unpleasant, or cause someone to feel bad or unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] When the economy soured, donations to the charity dried up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become, or cause to become, less pleasant, friendly, or successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Meeting clients unexpectedly can sour a relationship.",
          "Loans are souring, as bankruptcies and the bad debts they leave behind keep mounting.",
          "a market/economy sours Companies and families spend less on travel when the economy sours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no longer successful or pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "sour economy/market The economic slump was caused primarily by a sour housing market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail or become unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Year-end is traditionally when many investors decide whether to sell stocks that have gone sour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the second most important cook in a hotel or restaurant kitchen, who helps the chef:",
        "examples": [
          "After the chef's death, the kitchen was run by the former sous chef.",
          "He once worked as a sous-chef at the celebrated Russian Tea Room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "south": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the direction that goes towards the part of the earth below the equator, opposite to the north, or the part of an area or country that is in this direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The points of the compass are north, south, east, and west.",
          "The best beaches are in the south (of the island).",
          "We spent our holiday in the south of France.",
          "Canberra is/lies to the south of Sydney."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the southern states of the US:",
        "examples": [
          "The American Civil War was fought between the North and the South partly over the issue of slavery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the developing countries of the world, most of which are below the equator",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or forming the south part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "South Africa",
          "the South China Sea",
          "These plants grow well on a south-facing wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wind coming from the south",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "towards the south:",
        "examples": [
          "The Mississippi river flows south.",
          "They drove south towards the coast.",
          "He travelled due (= directly) south, towards the desert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to or in the south of a country or region:",
        "examples": [
          "Alice got a job down south."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in or to) England, when considered in relation to Scotland",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in or to) Mexico and the other countries south of the US border with Mexico, when considered in relation to the US",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the direction opposite north, or the part of an area or country in this direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The points of the compass are north, south, east, and west."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the US, the South is the southeastern part of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "We moved to the South when I was a child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the US Civil War, the South was the group of states that fought to become separate from the federal government.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in, forming, or toward the south part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The University is on the south side of town.",
          "We drove south."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "southbound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "going or leading towards the south:",
        "examples": [
          "southbound passengers/traffic",
          "Traffic is bad on the M6 southbound, after junction 11.",
          "Traffic is bad on the 405 freeway."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "southeast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the direction that is between south and east:",
        "examples": [
          "We live in the southeast of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of in the southeast of England, the US, or another country:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the jobs and money are in the affluent counties of the Southeast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or towards the southeast:",
        "examples": [
          "Southeast Asia",
          "The mountains are/lie southeast of the city.",
          "They were moving southeast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wind that comes from the southeast",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the direction between south and east, or the part of an area or country in this direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The house faces northwest, so southeast is behind us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in, forming, or toward the southeast part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She lives on the southeast side of town.",
          "They drove southeast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "southeastern": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in or from the southeast:",
        "examples": [
          "The southeastern part of Britain is the most populated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "southern": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in or from the south part of an area:",
        "examples": [
          "a southern route",
          "the Southern Hemisphere"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "southpaw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who uses their left hand to do most things, especially a pitcher in the sport of baseball",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a left-handed person, esp. in sports and particularly a pitcher (= person who throws the ball in baseball)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "southwest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the direction that is between south and west:",
        "examples": [
          "We live in the southwest of Scotland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area in the southwest of England, the US, or another country:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you been to Cornwall? It's in the Southwest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or towards the southwest:",
        "examples": [
          "I come from the southwest part of the island.",
          "They moved southwest in an attempt to find better land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wind that comes from the southwest",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the direction between south and west, or the part of an area or country that is in this direction:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s currently living in the Southwest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in, forming, or toward the southwest part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The district is in the southwest corner of the state.",
          "We drove southwest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "souvenir": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something you buy or keep to help you remember a holiday or special event:",
        "examples": [
          "He bought a model of a red London bus as a souvenir of his trip to London.",
          "We brought back a few souvenirs from our holiday in Mexico."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you keep or give to remember a special visit or event:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll keep this as a souvenir of my trip to New York."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "souvenirs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something you buy or keep to help you remember a holiday or special event:",
        "examples": [
          "He bought a model of a red London bus as a souvenir of his trip to London.",
          "We brought back a few souvenirs from our holiday in Mexico."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you keep or give to remember a special visit or event:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll keep this as a souvenir of my trip to New York."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sovereign": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a king or queen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a British gold coin that was in use in Britain from 1817 to 1914 and was worth £1",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the highest power or being completely independent:",
        "examples": [
          "Sovereign power is said to lie with the people in some countries, and with a ruler in others.",
          "sovereign state/nation We must respect the rights of sovereign states/nations to conduct their own affairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely successful way of dealing with a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Love is a sovereign remedy for unhappiness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a king or queen, or a person having the power to govern a country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe money that is borrowed or invested by national governments:",
        "examples": [
          "Asian sovereign funds are increasingly investing in European and US companies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sovereignty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the power of a country to control its own government:",
        "examples": [
          "Talks are being held about who should have sovereignty over the island."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power or authority to rule",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "soviet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an elected group at any of several levels in Communist countries, especially (in the past) the USSR",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) of the USSR:",
        "examples": [
          "the Soviet people"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people of the USSR:",
        "examples": [
          "The Soviets lost many soldiers during the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group elected to govern a region or area in a communist country (= one based on public ownership of property and control of production)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people and esp. the leaders of the U.S.S.R.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "soviets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the people of the USSR:",
        "examples": [
          "The Soviets lost many soldiers during the war.",
          "They were approached by the Soviets and cooperated.",
          "The Soviets evacuated the area.",
          "The Soviets were keen to see the proposal adopted.",
          "This paved the way for an arms deal between the US and the Soviets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put seeds in or on the ground so that plants will grow:",
        "examples": [
          "Sow the seeds in pots.",
          "We'll sow this field with barley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a bad emotion or condition to begin somewhere so that it will grow or continue:",
        "examples": [
          "Now that you've sown doubts in my mind, I'll never be sure I can trust him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult female pig",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put seeds in the ground so that plants will grow:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Settlers sowed the seeds they had brought with them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult female pig",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sowed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put seeds in or on the ground so that plants will grow:",
        "examples": [
          "Sow the seeds in pots.",
          "We'll sow this field with barley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a bad emotion or condition to begin somewhere so that it will grow or continue:",
        "examples": [
          "Now that you've sown doubts in my mind, I'll never be sure I can trust him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult female pig",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put seeds in the ground so that plants will grow:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Settlers sowed the seeds they had brought with them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult female pig",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "soy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of small bean grown in large amounts as food for people and animals:",
        "examples": [
          "What makes soy so versatile?",
          "You might want to try soy-based protein bars.",
          "Soy flour is available in natural foods stores."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong-tasting, dark brown liquid made from fermented soya beans and used especially in Chinese and Japanese cooking:",
        "examples": [
          "Adjust the seasoning, adding more soy or salt as required.",
          "The salad is served with a honey and soy dressing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid from soya beans that people use instead of milk:",
        "examples": [
          "She ordered a soy latte.",
          "I used to be a huge milk drinker then switched to soy about 1o years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made from soybeans:",
        "examples": [
          "soy milk/burgers/margarine"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "soybeans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small bean grown originally in Asia, used as a food for people and animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of bean grown esp. in Asia and the US, used as a food for people and animals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a town where water comes out of the ground and people come to drink it or lie in it because they think it will improve their health:",
        "examples": [
          "Baden Baden in Germany and Bath in Britain are two of Europe's famous spa towns.",
          "spa water"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people go in order to become more healthy, by doing exercises, eating special food, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The spa offers massages and beauty treatments as well as exercise classes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people can stay to improve their appearance or health by eating well and exercising and sometimes also by drinking or bathing in water with natural substances in it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for Società per Azioni: in Italy, used in the names of some companies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "space": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an empty area that is available to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "space for Is there any space for my clothes in that cupboard?",
          "make space I need to make (some) space for Mark's things.",
          "space between When the roads are wet, you've got to leave plenty of space between you and the car in front.",
          "The blank space at the end of the form is for your name.",
          "parking space We found a parking space close to the museum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area around everything that exists, continuing in all directions:",
        "examples": [
          "stare/gaze into space He was absent-mindedly staring/gazing into space (= looking, but seeing nothing).",
          "Virtual reality gives us artificial worlds to explore, outside normal space and time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance between a football, rugby, etc. player and any opposing players:",
        "examples": [
          "If you give quality players that much space, they will punish you.",
          "create space The winger drifted right, creating space for Neymar to run into."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "land, especially in a town, that has no buildings on it:",
        "examples": [
          "What I like about this town is that there's so much open space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area in a sports field where there are no opponents:",
        "examples": [
          "He found himself in open space as he sprinted down the left wing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very soon:",
        "examples": [
          "Within a short space of time you could be speaking perfect English!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "during a period of six weeks, three hours, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It all happened in the space of ten minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the empty area outside Earth's atmosphere, where the planets and the stars are:",
        "examples": [
          "space exploration/travel",
          "a space rocket",
          "in/into space Who was the first human being in space/the first to go into space?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange things or people so that there is some distance or time between them:",
        "examples": [
          "That page looks badly spaced (= there is too much/too little distance between the lines or words).",
          "be spaced (out) The flowers were spaced (out) evenly (= planted at equal distances) beside the path.",
          "space something (out) over something If you're in financial difficulty, we're happy to let you space (out) your payments (= pay in smaller amounts over a longer period of time) over two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an empty place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a parking/storage space",
          "[ U ] He was staring into space, seeing nothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Open space is land that has nothing built on it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Out west there are lots of wide open spaces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a painting, space is the appearance of depth even though the painting only has width and height.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area beyond the atmosphere (= air) of the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "space travel",
          "The rocket blasted off to outer space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Within the space of three weeks, I felt much better."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange the distance between things:",
        "examples": [
          "Try to space the stitches evenly as you sew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange the time between things:",
        "examples": [
          "The moves are spaced about eight to ten seconds apart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an empty area that is available to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "There is greater demand for downtown office space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a section of a newspaper, magazine, or website that is sold to companies who want to advertise:",
        "examples": [
          "The company buys advertising space for international clients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "land, especially in a town, that has no buildings on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Development was planned for the open space outside town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spacecraft": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle used for travel in space:",
        "examples": [
          "a manned/unmanned spacecraft (= with/without people inside)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle designed for travel in space:",
        "examples": [
          "an unmanned spacecraft"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spaced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange things or people so that there is some distance or time between them:",
        "examples": [
          "That page looks badly spaced (= there is too much/too little distance between the lines or words).",
          "be spaced (out) The flowers were spaced (out) evenly (= planted at equal distances) beside the path.",
          "space something (out) over something If you're in financial difficulty, we're happy to let you space (out) your payments (= pay in smaller amounts over a longer period of time) over two years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spaceman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in stories, a creature from another planet:",
        "examples": [
          "to be abducted by spacemen"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spaces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an empty area that is available to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "space for Is there any space for my clothes in that cupboard?",
          "make space I need to make (some) space for Mark's things.",
          "space between When the roads are wet, you've got to leave plenty of space between you and the car in front.",
          "The blank space at the end of the form is for your name.",
          "parking space We found a parking space close to the museum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area around everything that exists, continuing in all directions:",
        "examples": [
          "stare/gaze into space He was absent-mindedly staring/gazing into space (= looking, but seeing nothing).",
          "Virtual reality gives us artificial worlds to explore, outside normal space and time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance between a football, rugby, etc. player and any opposing players:",
        "examples": [
          "If you give quality players that much space, they will punish you.",
          "create space The winger drifted right, creating space for Neymar to run into."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "land, especially in a town, that has no buildings on it:",
        "examples": [
          "What I like about this town is that there's so much open space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area in a sports field where there are no opponents:",
        "examples": [
          "He found himself in open space as he sprinted down the left wing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very soon:",
        "examples": [
          "Within a short space of time you could be speaking perfect English!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "during a period of six weeks, three hours, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It all happened in the space of ten minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the empty area outside Earth's atmosphere, where the planets and the stars are:",
        "examples": [
          "space exploration/travel",
          "a space rocket",
          "in/into space Who was the first human being in space/the first to go into space?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange things or people so that there is some distance or time between them:",
        "examples": [
          "That page looks badly spaced (= there is too much/too little distance between the lines or words).",
          "be spaced (out) The flowers were spaced (out) evenly (= planted at equal distances) beside the path.",
          "space something (out) over something If you're in financial difficulty, we're happy to let you space (out) your payments (= pay in smaller amounts over a longer period of time) over two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an empty place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a parking/storage space",
          "[ U ] He was staring into space, seeing nothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Open space is land that has nothing built on it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Out west there are lots of wide open spaces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a painting, space is the appearance of depth even though the painting only has width and height.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area beyond the atmosphere (= air) of the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "space travel",
          "The rocket blasted off to outer space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Within the space of three weeks, I felt much better."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange the distance between things:",
        "examples": [
          "Try to space the stitches evenly as you sew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange the time between things:",
        "examples": [
          "The moves are spaced about eight to ten seconds apart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an empty area that is available to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "There is greater demand for downtown office space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a section of a newspaper, magazine, or website that is sold to companies who want to advertise:",
        "examples": [
          "The company buys advertising space for international clients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "land, especially in a town, that has no buildings on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Development was planned for the open space outside town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spaceship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in stories) a vehicle used for travel in space",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spaceships": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle used for travel in space:",
        "examples": [
          "a manned/unmanned spacecraft (= with/without people inside)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle designed for travel in space:",
        "examples": [
          "an unmanned spacecraft"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spacesuit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing worn by a person who travels in space to protect the body when outside a spacecraft",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spacewalk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act of moving around in space outside a spacecraft but connected to it:",
        "examples": [
          "The crew are planning a four-hour spacewalk to carry out necessary repair work on the shuttle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spacing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of distance between lines or words, especially on a printed page:",
        "examples": [
          "single/double/triple spacing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball and other sports, the amount of distance between players on the same team :",
        "examples": [
          "The coach emphasizes spacing and passing as a way to control the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the arranging of the distance between things, esp. between lines or words on a printed page:",
        "examples": [
          "single spacing",
          "Make sure there is equal spacing between you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the arranging of the amount of time between things:",
        "examples": [
          "The plan offered several options for the spacing of payments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spacious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "large and with a lot of space:",
        "examples": [
          "a spacious house/living room",
          "spacious accommodation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of space:",
        "examples": [
          "A spacious house is comfortable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool used for digging especially soil or sand, with a long handle and a flat blade:",
        "examples": [
          "a garden spade",
          "bucket and spade UK The kids took their buckets and spades to the beach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the four suits in playing cards, represented by a black symbol like a pointed leaf with a short stem:",
        "examples": [
          "of spades One of my favourite tricks is to take the ace/queen of spades out of someone's top pocket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a playing card from the suit of spades:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't you have any spades?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a Black person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a blade for digging, esp. one with a long handle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spades": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the four suits in playing cards, represented by a black symbol like a pointed leaf with a short stem:",
        "examples": [
          "of spades One of my favourite tricks is to take the ace/queen of spades out of someone's top pocket.",
          "Who has all the spades, then?",
          "I keep picking up spades.",
          "All I needed was the king of spades.",
          "If you'd played the four of spades, we would have won.",
          "She picked up the six of spades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the four suits (= groups) of playing cards, the symbol for which is a black pointed leaf with a small stem",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spaghetti": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pasta made in the form of long, thin strings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "pasta made in long, thin, round strips",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in western Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unwanted email, usually advertisements:",
        "examples": [
          "I get so much spam at work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of meat sold in metal containers, made mostly from pork (= meat from a pig):",
        "examples": [
          "spam fritters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone an advertisement by email that they do not want:",
        "examples": [
          "I signed up to a mailing list and then they spammed me for months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "e-mail that is sent to a lot of people, esp. e-mail that is not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "Some Internet service providers block spam to subscribers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emails that are sent to people who do not want them, especially advertisements:",
        "examples": [
          "Not only is the stream of spam rising, but an increasing share of the messages contain viruses.",
          "send/receive spam"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone an advertisement that they do not want by email:",
        "examples": [
          "He spammed the message to 30,000 addresses in a week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "span": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the period of time that something exists or happens:",
        "examples": [
          "attention/concentration span He has a short attention/concentration span.",
          "life span an average lifespan of 70 years",
          "over a span of Over a span of just three years, the new government has transformed the country's economic prospects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the length of something from one end to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "huge wings with a span of over a metre"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of a bridge, etc. between two supports:",
        "examples": [
          "The bridge crosses the river in a single span."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist or continue for a particular length of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Tennis has a history spanning several centuries.",
          "Her acting career spanned almost six decades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a bridge spans a river, it goes from one side to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "An old bridge spans the river just outside the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Her apartment is usually so spick and span.",
          "Three hours later, everything was spick and span.",
          "My dad kept the house spick and span.",
          "In the kitchen, everything is spick and span.",
          "Her bedroom is spick and span, just how she likes it.",
          "It's a tiny red-brick house and she keeps it spick and span."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the length of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A lifetime is a span of about seventy years.",
          "The Rangers scored three goals in the span of five minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A span is also the distance between two points, esp. between the structures that hold up a bridge:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1855, an 850-foot span was built to carry trains across the gorge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spandex": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of material that stretches and is used especially for making clothes fit tightly:",
        "examples": [
          "spandex leggings"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spangled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "decorated with small pieces of shiny metal or plastic, or wearing clothes decorated in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a spangled top and a striped skirt.",
          "We watched the energetic dancing of the spangled cheerleaders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spaniard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person from Spain",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spanish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Spain, its people, or its language:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you Spanish?",
          "Spanish literature",
          "I met a Spanish person/some Spanish people yesterday.",
          "Spanish customs/food/people"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Spain, most Latin American countries, and some other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you speak Spanish?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people of Spain:",
        "examples": [
          "The Spanish are very friendly to the English.",
          "Catholicism was brought to the island by the Spanish."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spank": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit a child with the hand, usually several times on the bottom as a punishment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit an adult on the bottom in order to get or give sexual pleasure",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone, esp. a child, with the hand on the buttocks, usually as a punishment",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spanked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a child with the hand, usually several times on the bottom as a punishment",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit an adult on the bottom in order to get or give sexual pleasure",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spanking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very quick:",
        "examples": [
          "They raced by at a spanking pace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used with some adjectives) very, completely:",
        "examples": [
          "a spanking new suit",
          "spanking white sheets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of hitting someone with the hand, usually several times on the bottom as a punishment or for sexual pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "He needs a good spanking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the period of time that something exists or happens:",
        "examples": [
          "attention/concentration span He has a short attention/concentration span.",
          "life span an average lifespan of 70 years",
          "over a span of Over a span of just three years, the new government has transformed the country's economic prospects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the length of something from one end to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "huge wings with a span of over a metre"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area of a bridge, etc. between two supports:",
        "examples": [
          "The bridge crosses the river in a single span."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist or continue for a particular length of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Tennis has a history spanning several centuries.",
          "Her acting career spanned almost six decades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a bridge spans a river, it goes from one side to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "An old bridge spans the river just outside the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "Her apartment is usually so spick and span.",
          "Three hours later, everything was spick and span.",
          "My dad kept the house spick and span.",
          "In the kitchen, everything is spick and span.",
          "Her bedroom is spick and span, just how she likes it.",
          "It's a tiny red-brick house and she keeps it spick and span."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the length of something:",
        "examples": [
          "A lifetime is a span of about seventy years.",
          "The Rangers scored three goals in the span of five minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A span is also the distance between two points, esp. between the structures that hold up a bridge:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1855, an 850-foot span was built to carry trains across the gorge."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is spare, it is available to use because it is extra:",
        "examples": [
          "a spare key/tyre",
          "spare sheets and blankets",
          "Do you have a spare pen?",
          "We have a spare room if you want to stay overnight with us.",
          "Could I have a word with you when you have a spare moment/minute?",
          "UK informal \"Do you want this cake?\" \"Yes, if it's going spare (= if no one else wants it).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "time when you are not working:",
        "examples": [
          "I like to paint in my spare time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tall and thin:",
        "examples": [
          "He had the spare build of a runner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "plain and not decorated:",
        "examples": [
          "The interior is spare, almost minimalist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get very upset or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "She goes spare if I'm so much as five minutes late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not hurt or destroy something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They asked him to spare the women and children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone from having to experience something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Luckily, I was spared the embarrassment of having to sing in front of everyone.",
          "It was a nasty accident - but I'll spare you (= I won't tell you) the gruesome details."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a lot of effort, expense, etc. to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] We will spare no effort to find out who did this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try as hard as you can to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "She never spared herself in the pursuit of excellence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give time, money, or space to someone, especially when it is difficult for you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] Could you spare me £20?",
          "I'd love to come, but I can't spare the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about someone who is in a difficult or unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Spare a thought for me tomorrow, when you're lying on a beach, because I'll still be here in the office!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "left over or more than you need:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have any woolyarn to spare when you've finished the sweater, can you make me some gloves?",
          "I caught the plane with only two minutes to spare.",
          "There's no time/We have no time to spare if we want to get the article written by tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extra thing that is not being used and can be used instead of a part that is broken, lost, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece that can be used to replace another similar piece in a car or other device",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to hurt or destroy something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "By reducing workers’ hours, the company spared some people's jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid something:",
        "examples": [
          "A quiet chat about this would spare everyone embarrassment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or use something because you have enough available:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you spare a dollar?",
          "I’d love to come, but I’m afraid I can’t spare the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not being used, or more than what is usually needed:",
        "examples": [
          "I keep my spare change in a jar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people) thin with no extra fat on the body:",
        "examples": [
          "He had the spare build of a runner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extra thing that is not being used and can be used instead of a part that is broken, lost, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "In case I lose my key, I keep a spare in the garage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not hurt or destroy something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They asked him to spare the women and children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone from having to experience something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Luckily, I was spared the embarrassment of having to sing in front of everyone.",
          "It was a nasty accident - but I'll spare you (= I won't tell you) the gruesome details."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a lot of effort, expense, etc. to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] We will spare no effort to find out who did this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try as hard as you can to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "She never spared herself in the pursuit of excellence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give time, money, or space to someone, especially when it is difficult for you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] Could you spare me £20?",
          "I'd love to come, but I can't spare the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about someone who is in a difficult or unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Spare a thought for me tomorrow, when you're lying on a beach, because I'll still be here in the office!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "left over or more than you need:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have any woolyarn to spare when you've finished the sweater, can you make me some gloves?",
          "I caught the plane with only two minutes to spare.",
          "There's no time/We have no time to spare if we want to get the article written by tomorrow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spares": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is spare, it is available to use because it is extra:",
        "examples": [
          "a spare key/tyre",
          "spare sheets and blankets",
          "Do you have a spare pen?",
          "We have a spare room if you want to stay overnight with us.",
          "Could I have a word with you when you have a spare moment/minute?",
          "UK informal \"Do you want this cake?\" \"Yes, if it's going spare (= if no one else wants it).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "time when you are not working:",
        "examples": [
          "I like to paint in my spare time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tall and thin:",
        "examples": [
          "He had the spare build of a runner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "plain and not decorated:",
        "examples": [
          "The interior is spare, almost minimalist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get very upset or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "She goes spare if I'm so much as five minutes late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not hurt or destroy something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They asked him to spare the women and children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone from having to experience something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Luckily, I was spared the embarrassment of having to sing in front of everyone.",
          "It was a nasty accident - but I'll spare you (= I won't tell you) the gruesome details."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a lot of effort, expense, etc. to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] We will spare no effort to find out who did this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try as hard as you can to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "She never spared herself in the pursuit of excellence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give time, money, or space to someone, especially when it is difficult for you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + two objects ] Could you spare me £20?",
          "I'd love to come, but I can't spare the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about someone who is in a difficult or unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Spare a thought for me tomorrow, when you're lying on a beach, because I'll still be here in the office!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "left over or more than you need:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have any woolyarn to spare when you've finished the sweater, can you make me some gloves?",
          "I caught the plane with only two minutes to spare.",
          "There's no time/We have no time to spare if we want to get the article written by tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extra thing that is not being used and can be used instead of a part that is broken, lost, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece that can be used to replace another similar piece in a car or other device",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to hurt or destroy something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "By reducing workers’ hours, the company spared some people's jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid something:",
        "examples": [
          "A quiet chat about this would spare everyone embarrassment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or use something because you have enough available:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you spare a dollar?",
          "I’d love to come, but I’m afraid I can’t spare the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not being used, or more than what is usually needed:",
        "examples": [
          "I keep my spare change in a jar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people) thin with no extra fat on the body:",
        "examples": [
          "He had the spare build of a runner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extra thing that is not being used and can be used instead of a part that is broken, lost, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "In case I lose my key, I keep a spare in the garage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sparing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using very little of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Be sparing with the butter as there isn't much left.",
          "He is sparing with/in his praise (= praises people very little)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using very little of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He certainly is sparing in his praise (= avoids giving much of it)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sparingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in small amounts, or without wasting any:",
        "examples": [
          "There wasn't enough coal during the war, so we had to use it sparingly.",
          "She created a natural look, using makeup sparingly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spark": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small piece of fire that flies out from something that is burning, or one that is made by rubbing two hard things together, or a flash of light made by electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "Sparks were flying out of the bonfire and blowing everywhere.",
          "You can start a fire by rubbing two dry pieces of wood together until you produce a spark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a first small event or problem that causes a much worse situation to develop:",
        "examples": [
          "That small incident was the spark that set off the street riots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling or quality that causes excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "They kept running into each other and eventually realized there was a spark between them.",
          "The music is mediocre because there's no spark, no thrill, no unpredictability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electrician (= a person whose job is to put in and repair electrical wires and equipment):",
        "examples": [
          "You need a brickie and a sparks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause the start of something, especially an argument or fighting:",
        "examples": [
          "This proposal will almost certainly spark another countrywide debate about immigration.",
          "The recent interest-rate rises have sparked new problems for small businesses.",
          "The visit of the G20 leaders sparked off (= caused the start of) mass demonstrations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small bit of something burning that flies out from a fire, or a flash of light seen when an electric current crosses an open space:",
        "examples": [
          "Flame, smoke, and sparks climbed into the dark sky.",
          "Sparks from the old wiring started the fire.",
          "fig.No one can light the spark that will make you a writer (= the thing that causes you to write)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A spark of something is a small amount of it:",
        "examples": [
          "When students show a spark of interest, I try to give them extra encouragement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start a fire:",
        "examples": [
          "Downed power lines sparked fires in several parts of town.",
          "fig.Parks’s actions in 1955 sparked the Civil Rights Movement.",
          "We try to find stories that will spark our students’ imaginations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sparked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause the start of something, especially an argument or fighting:",
        "examples": [
          "This proposal will almost certainly spark another countrywide debate about immigration.",
          "The recent interest-rate rises have sparked new problems for small businesses.",
          "The visit of the G20 leaders sparked off (= caused the start of) mass demonstrations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sparking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause the start of something, especially an argument or fighting:",
        "examples": [
          "This proposal will almost certainly spark another countrywide debate about immigration.",
          "The recent interest-rate rises have sparked new problems for small businesses.",
          "The visit of the G20 leaders sparked off (= caused the start of) mass demonstrations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sparkle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shine brightly with a lot of small points of light:",
        "examples": [
          "The snow/sea sparkled in the sunlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or performance sparkles, they are energetic, interesting, and exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "Alice is shy and quiet at parties, but her sister really sparkles!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bright shine:",
        "examples": [
          "The radiant smile and the sparkle in her blue eyes were the clear signs of a woman still deeply in love."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energy and interest:",
        "examples": [
          "Their latest performance of My Fair Lady really lacked sparkle.",
          "The sparkle went out of/left her (= she became unhappy) after her husband died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shine brightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The lake sparkled in the sunlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. Someone or something that sparkles is energetic, interesting, and exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "His writings sparkle with intelligence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sparkler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a firework that you hold in your hand and that produces a lot of sparks as it burns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a precious stone, especially a diamond",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wire stick held in your hand and covered with a substance that produces sparks as it burns",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sparklers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a firework that you hold in your hand and that produces a lot of sparks as it burns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a precious stone, especially a diamond",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wire stick held in your hand and covered with a substance that produces sparks as it burns",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sparkles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shine brightly with a lot of small points of light:",
        "examples": [
          "The snow/sea sparkled in the sunlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or performance sparkles, they are energetic, interesting, and exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "Alice is shy and quiet at parties, but her sister really sparkles!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bright shine:",
        "examples": [
          "The radiant smile and the sparkle in her blue eyes were the clear signs of a woman still deeply in love."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energy and interest:",
        "examples": [
          "Their latest performance of My Fair Lady really lacked sparkle.",
          "The sparkle went out of/left her (= she became unhappy) after her husband died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shine brightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The lake sparkled in the sunlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. Someone or something that sparkles is energetic, interesting, and exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "His writings sparkle with intelligence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sparkling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "shining brightly:",
        "examples": [
          "sparkling white teeth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energetic and interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "a sparkling performance",
          "sparkling conversation/wit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sparkling drink is one that contains many small bubbles of gas:",
        "examples": [
          "Champagne is a sparkling wine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energetic and interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "His writing is known for its sparkling dialogue.",
          "The whole house was sparkling clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sparkling drink has bubbles in it:",
        "examples": [
          "sparkling water"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sparkly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "shining brightly with a lot of small points of light :",
        "examples": [
          "a sparkly brooch"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sparks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small piece of fire that flies out from something that is burning, or one that is made by rubbing two hard things together, or a flash of light made by electricity:",
        "examples": [
          "Sparks were flying out of the bonfire and blowing everywhere.",
          "You can start a fire by rubbing two dry pieces of wood together until you produce a spark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a first small event or problem that causes a much worse situation to develop:",
        "examples": [
          "That small incident was the spark that set off the street riots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling or quality that causes excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "They kept running into each other and eventually realized there was a spark between them.",
          "The music is mediocre because there's no spark, no thrill, no unpredictability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electrician (= a person whose job is to put in and repair electrical wires and equipment):",
        "examples": [
          "You need a brickie and a sparks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause the start of something, especially an argument or fighting:",
        "examples": [
          "This proposal will almost certainly spark another countrywide debate about immigration.",
          "The recent interest-rate rises have sparked new problems for small businesses.",
          "The visit of the G20 leaders sparked off (= caused the start of) mass demonstrations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small bit of something burning that flies out from a fire, or a flash of light seen when an electric current crosses an open space:",
        "examples": [
          "Flame, smoke, and sparks climbed into the dark sky.",
          "Sparks from the old wiring started the fire.",
          "fig.No one can light the spark that will make you a writer (= the thing that causes you to write)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A spark of something is a small amount of it:",
        "examples": [
          "When students show a spark of interest, I try to give them extra encouragement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start a fire:",
        "examples": [
          "Downed power lines sparked fires in several parts of town.",
          "fig.Parks’s actions in 1955 sparked the Civil Rights Movement.",
          "We try to find stories that will spark our students’ imaginations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sparring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sparrow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, grey-brown bird that is especially common in towns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common, small, gray-brown bird",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sparrows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, grey-brown bird that is especially common in towns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common, small, gray-brown bird",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sparse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small in numbers or amount, often spread over a large area:",
        "examples": [
          "a sparse population/audience",
          "sparse vegetation/woodland",
          "a sparse beard",
          "Information coming out of the disaster area is sparse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small in number or amount and not dense or close together:",
        "examples": [
          "plants with sparse foliage",
          "sparse attendance",
          "a sparse vocabulary"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spartan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "simple and severe with no comfort:",
        "examples": [
          "a spartan diet/meal",
          "spartan living conditions",
          "They lead a spartan life, with very few comforts and no luxuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "simple and not particularly comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "Our spartan way of life included hard beds, hard work, and no TV."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spasm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a muscle suddenly becomes tighter in a way that cannot be controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "a muscle/muscular spasm",
          "go into spasm mainly UK My leg suddenly went into spasm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of something, especially something that cannot be controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "a spasm of guilt/coughing/laughing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a muscle) to become tighter in a way that cannot be controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "Her neck muscles pulsed and spasmed - she was choking.",
          "In the acute phase of polio, the muscles are spasming and need to be relaxed and exercised, not braced or splinted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, uncontrollable tightening of a muscle, or a sudden, burst of activity or energy:",
        "examples": [
          "He left the game because of back spasms.",
          "The rebels’ spasm of resistance was short-lived."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spasms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a muscle suddenly becomes tighter in a way that cannot be controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "a muscle/muscular spasm",
          "go into spasm mainly UK My leg suddenly went into spasm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of something, especially something that cannot be controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "a spasm of guilt/coughing/laughing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a muscle) to become tighter in a way that cannot be controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "Her neck muscles pulsed and spasmed - she was choking.",
          "In the acute phase of polio, the muscles are spasming and need to be relaxed and exercised, not braced or splinted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, uncontrollable tightening of a muscle, or a sudden, burst of activity or energy:",
        "examples": [
          "He left the game because of back spasms.",
          "The rebels’ spasm of resistance was short-lived."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spastic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a muscle or muscle movement is spastic, it is very tight, or becomes tight in a way that cannot be controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "The patient's muscles become spastic, and the spasms may be severe.",
          "In patients with asthma, spastic contraction of the smooth muscle in the bronchioles causes extreme difficulties when breathing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a medical condition is described as spastic, people with this condition have muscles that become tight in a way that cannot be controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "He was born with a condition known as spastic paraplegia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word to describe someone who behaves or moves in a strange or uncontrolled way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word, which was used by doctors in the past but which is now extremely offensive, used to describe a person who has cerebral palsy (= a condition of the body that makes it difficult to control the muscles), or to describe things related to or typical of the condition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word for a person who has cerebral palsy (= a condition of the body that makes it difficult to control the muscles), which was used by doctors in the past but is now extremely offensive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a stupid person, or a person who behaves or moves in a strange or uncontrolled way",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short argument, usually about something that is not important:",
        "examples": [
          "She was having a spat with her brother about who should do the washing up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth or leather covering the ankle and part of the shoe and fastening on the side, worn in the past by men",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of spit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an argument about something not important:",
        "examples": [
          "This was a spat, not a serious fight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spatial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the position, area, and size of things:",
        "examples": [
          "This task is designed to test children's spatial awareness (= their understanding of where things are in relation to other things)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short argument, usually about something that is not important:",
        "examples": [
          "She was having a spat with her brother about who should do the washing up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth or leather covering the ankle and part of the shoe and fastening on the side, worn in the past by men",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of spit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an argument about something not important:",
        "examples": [
          "This was a spat, not a serious fight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spawn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the eggs of fish, frogs, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young animal or child:",
        "examples": [
          "spawn of disapproving He looked at me as if I was a spawn of Satan because I was smoking a cigarette."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "characters or objects that appear in a video game for the first time, or the act of them appearing for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "I cleared out that spawn in the south hallway, but another wave just spawned in.",
          "It's a good game but there's an irritating random enemy spawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something new, or many new things, to grow or start suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "The new economic freedom has spawned hundreds of new small businesses.",
          "Her death spawned countless films and books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a character or object in a video game) to appear for the first time; to make a character or object in a video game appear for the first time :",
        "examples": [
          "Unlike other entities, NPCs do not spawn naturally.",
          "Items can be spawned at the start of a level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce eggs:",
        "examples": [
          "The frogs haven't spawned yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the eggs of fish",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of fish) to lay eggs:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Salmon swim up rivers and streams to spawn.",
          "[ T ] fig. Generous loans have spawned hundreds of small businesses (= caused them to be started)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something new, or many new things, to grow or start suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "Deregulation has also spawned three mobile-phone operators and five internet providers.",
          "The new economic freedom has spawned hundreds of new small businesses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spawned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something new, or many new things, to grow or start suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "The new economic freedom has spawned hundreds of new small businesses.",
          "Her death spawned countless films and books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a character or object in a video game) to appear for the first time; to make a character or object in a video game appear for the first time :",
        "examples": [
          "Unlike other entities, NPCs do not spawn naturally.",
          "Items can be spawned at the start of a level."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce eggs:",
        "examples": [
          "The frogs haven't spawned yet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "speak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say words, to use the voice, or to have a conversation with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you mind speaking more slowly, please?",
          "speak to mainly UK \"Can I speak to Dan please?\"",
          "speak with mainly US \"Can I speak with Scott please?\"",
          "\"Speaking.\" (= This is Scott.)",
          "If he tells Julie what I said, I'll never speak to him again.",
          "speak of formal She spoke of her sadness over her father's death.",
          "speak highly of She speaks very highly of (= says good things about) the new director.",
          "speak for I can certainly come but I can't speak for my wife (= I can't tell you whether she can or not).",
          "formal Who is going to speak for (= represent in a court of law) the accused?",
          "speak for yourself He's old enough to speak for himself (= to say what he thinks).",
          "I went with Ava - speaking of (= on the subject of) Ava, have you seen her new haircut?",
          "speaking of which We've been invited to Rachel and Jamie's wedding - speaking of which, did you know that they're moving to New York?",
          "speak as Speaking as (= with my experience as) a mother of four, I can tell you that children are exhausting.",
          "speak with an accent Sue speaks with an American accent.",
          "speak in a whisper Why are you speaking in a whisper (= very quietly)?",
          "speak a word For five whole minutes, neither of them spoke a word (= they both said nothing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "talking from a particular point of view:",
        "examples": [
          "Historically speaking, the island is of great interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone that they have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The manager promised that she would speak to the person responsible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (be able to) talk in a language:",
        "examples": [
          "He speaks fluent French.",
          "How many foreign languages do you speak?",
          "speak a word of I couldn't speak a word of (= I did not know any) Spanish when I got there.",
          "I couldn't figure out what language they were speaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a formal talk to a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Who is speaking in the debate tonight?",
          "speak to The Queen speaks to the nation on television every Christmas.",
          "speak for/against Janet is speaking for the motion (= trying to persuade the people listening that the idea is good) and Peter is speaking against (it) (= trying to persuade them that it is bad)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or express something without using words:",
        "examples": [
          "She was silent, but her eyes spoke her real feelings for him.",
          "speak of The whole robbery spoke of (= made it seem that there had been) inside knowledge on the part of the criminals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form nouns to mean the special language used in a particular subject area or business:",
        "examples": [
          "computer-speak",
          "marketing-speak"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say words, to use the voice, or to have a conversation with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I heard someone speaking in the hallway.",
          "[ I ] Please speak louder.",
          "[ I ] \"I’ll never speak to you again,\" he said angrily.",
          "[ T ] No one spoke a word (= No one said anything).",
          "[ I ] She spoke in a whisper (= very quietly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Speaking is used with adverbs ending in -ly to show that you are talking from a particular point of view:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Generally speaking, this is what happens when you see a nutritionist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk in a language:",
        "examples": [
          "How many languages do you speak?",
          "He speaks fluent Italian.",
          "When I arrived in Canada, I didn’t speak a word of English (= I did not know any English)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a formal talk:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you be speaking at the conference?",
          "Ted will speak about careers in education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or express something without using words:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The incident spoke of shady financial dealings between the partners.",
          "[ T ] Her face spoke volumes (= showed clearly what she thought)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the special language used in a particular subject area or business:",
        "examples": [
          "business-speak",
          "management-speak"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "speaker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives a speech at a public event:",
        "examples": [
          "public speaker He is a clever man, and an entertaining and engaging public speaker.",
          "guest speaker Please join with me in thanking our guest speaker tonight.",
          "keynote speaker The Democrats have chosen the Texas state treasurer as the keynote (= most important) speaker at their convention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who speaks a particular language:",
        "examples": [
          "a French speaker",
          "fluent speaker A fluent Spanish speaker, she has translated several of his books.",
          "non-English speakers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a radio, television, or computer, or of a piece of electrical equipment for playing recorded sound, through which the sound is played. A speaker can be part of the radio, etc. or be separate from it:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no sound coming out of the right-hand speaker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using the function of a phone, computer, etc. that allows other people to hear the person you are talking to :",
        "examples": [
          "He called his attorney and put the phone on speaker.",
          "You're on speaker, so be careful what you say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who controls the way in which business is done in an organization which makes laws:",
        "examples": [
          "He served for eight years as Speaker of the House of Representatives.",
          "[ as form of address ] Mr Speaker, my honourable friend has failed to consider the consequences of his proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of electrical equipment through which recorded or broadcast sound can be heard:",
        "examples": [
          "We bought new speakers for our stereo system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who speaks a particular language:",
        "examples": [
          "a French/Chinese speaker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives a speech at a public event:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be three speakers at the graduation ceremony.",
          "She’s not a good public speaker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A speaker is also the person who controls the way in which business is done in an organization which makes laws, such as the US House of Representatives:",
        "examples": [
          "the Speaker of the House"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who speaks or is speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "Will the speaker please identify herself?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The speaker in a work of literature is the person who is imagined to be saying the written words, or the character who speaks a monologue (= a long speech)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "speakerphone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a phone that you can use without having to hold any part of it in your hand and that allows other people to hear the person you are talking to:",
        "examples": [
          "She called into the meeting via speakerphone.",
          "\"Her blood test is negative,\" said the voice on the speaker phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using the function of a phone that allows other people to hear the person you are talking to:",
        "examples": [
          "Every time I call him he puts me on speakerphone.",
          "Thompson takes her call, on speakerphone.",
          "They listened on speaker phone to what they thought was a call from the bank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a phone that you can use without having to hold any part of it in your hand:",
        "examples": [
          "The five-hour meeting was held by speakerphone.",
          "We have regular meetings on speakerphone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "speakers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives a speech at a public event:",
        "examples": [
          "public speaker He is a clever man, and an entertaining and engaging public speaker.",
          "guest speaker Please join with me in thanking our guest speaker tonight.",
          "keynote speaker The Democrats have chosen the Texas state treasurer as the keynote (= most important) speaker at their convention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who speaks a particular language:",
        "examples": [
          "a French speaker",
          "fluent speaker A fluent Spanish speaker, she has translated several of his books.",
          "non-English speakers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a radio, television, or computer, or of a piece of electrical equipment for playing recorded sound, through which the sound is played. A speaker can be part of the radio, etc. or be separate from it:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no sound coming out of the right-hand speaker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using the function of a phone, computer, etc. that allows other people to hear the person you are talking to :",
        "examples": [
          "He called his attorney and put the phone on speaker.",
          "You're on speaker, so be careful what you say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who controls the way in which business is done in an organization which makes laws:",
        "examples": [
          "He served for eight years as Speaker of the House of Representatives.",
          "[ as form of address ] Mr Speaker, my honourable friend has failed to consider the consequences of his proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of electrical equipment through which recorded or broadcast sound can be heard:",
        "examples": [
          "We bought new speakers for our stereo system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who speaks a particular language:",
        "examples": [
          "a French/Chinese speaker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives a speech at a public event:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be three speakers at the graduation ceremony.",
          "She’s not a good public speaker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A speaker is also the person who controls the way in which business is done in an organization which makes laws, such as the US House of Representatives:",
        "examples": [
          "the Speaker of the House"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who speaks or is speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "Will the speaker please identify herself?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The speaker in a work of literature is the person who is imagined to be saying the written words, or the character who speaks a monologue (= a long speech)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "speaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or skill of giving a speech at a public event:",
        "examples": [
          "She looks on public speaking as an opportunity to share information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using the stated language:",
        "examples": [
          "a Spanish-speaking country"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or skill of giving a speech at a public event:",
        "examples": [
          "She looks on public speaking as an opportunity to share information.",
          "He has several speaking engagements (= occasions when he will give a talk) next month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "speaks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say words, to use the voice, or to have a conversation with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you mind speaking more slowly, please?",
          "speak to mainly UK \"Can I speak to Dan please?\"",
          "speak with mainly US \"Can I speak with Scott please?\"",
          "\"Speaking.\" (= This is Scott.)",
          "If he tells Julie what I said, I'll never speak to him again.",
          "speak of formal She spoke of her sadness over her father's death.",
          "speak highly of She speaks very highly of (= says good things about) the new director.",
          "speak for I can certainly come but I can't speak for my wife (= I can't tell you whether she can or not).",
          "formal Who is going to speak for (= represent in a court of law) the accused?",
          "speak for yourself He's old enough to speak for himself (= to say what he thinks).",
          "I went with Ava - speaking of (= on the subject of) Ava, have you seen her new haircut?",
          "speaking of which We've been invited to Rachel and Jamie's wedding - speaking of which, did you know that they're moving to New York?",
          "speak as Speaking as (= with my experience as) a mother of four, I can tell you that children are exhausting.",
          "speak with an accent Sue speaks with an American accent.",
          "speak in a whisper Why are you speaking in a whisper (= very quietly)?",
          "speak a word For five whole minutes, neither of them spoke a word (= they both said nothing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "talking from a particular point of view:",
        "examples": [
          "Historically speaking, the island is of great interest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone that they have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The manager promised that she would speak to the person responsible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (be able to) talk in a language:",
        "examples": [
          "He speaks fluent French.",
          "How many foreign languages do you speak?",
          "speak a word of I couldn't speak a word of (= I did not know any) Spanish when I got there.",
          "I couldn't figure out what language they were speaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a formal talk to a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Who is speaking in the debate tonight?",
          "speak to The Queen speaks to the nation on television every Christmas.",
          "speak for/against Janet is speaking for the motion (= trying to persuade the people listening that the idea is good) and Peter is speaking against (it) (= trying to persuade them that it is bad)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or express something without using words:",
        "examples": [
          "She was silent, but her eyes spoke her real feelings for him.",
          "speak of The whole robbery spoke of (= made it seem that there had been) inside knowledge on the part of the criminals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form nouns to mean the special language used in a particular subject area or business:",
        "examples": [
          "computer-speak",
          "marketing-speak"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say words, to use the voice, or to have a conversation with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I heard someone speaking in the hallway.",
          "[ I ] Please speak louder.",
          "[ I ] \"I’ll never speak to you again,\" he said angrily.",
          "[ T ] No one spoke a word (= No one said anything).",
          "[ I ] She spoke in a whisper (= very quietly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Speaking is used with adverbs ending in -ly to show that you are talking from a particular point of view:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Generally speaking, this is what happens when you see a nutritionist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk in a language:",
        "examples": [
          "How many languages do you speak?",
          "He speaks fluent Italian.",
          "When I arrived in Canada, I didn’t speak a word of English (= I did not know any English)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a formal talk:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you be speaking at the conference?",
          "Ted will speak about careers in education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or express something without using words:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] The incident spoke of shady financial dealings between the partners.",
          "[ T ] Her face spoke volumes (= showed clearly what she thought)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the special language used in a particular subject area or business:",
        "examples": [
          "business-speak",
          "management-speak"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a weapon consisting of a pole with a sharp, usually metal, point at one end, that is either thrown or held in the hand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin pointed stem or leaf:",
        "examples": [
          "asparagus spears"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push or throw a spear into an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "They catch the fish by spearing them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch something on the end of a pointed tool or object:",
        "examples": [
          "He speared a meatball with his fork."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch something by stretching your arm as far as it can go:",
        "examples": [
          "The player leaped up and speared the ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, to hit or poke another player with the end or blade of the stick, which results in a penalty (= punishment):",
        "examples": [
          "Rogers was given a match penalty after he speared White.",
          "He speared Green in the abdomen.",
          "He speared his opponent so hard that the blade of his stick broke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pole with a sharp point at one end, used as a weapon that is either thrown or held in the hand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push or throw a spear into an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "They catch the fish by spearing them.",
          "fig. She speared the steak with her fork and lifted it off the grill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spearheaded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lead something such as an attack or a course of action:",
        "examples": [
          "British troops spearheaded the invasion.",
          "Joe Walker will be spearheading our new marketing initiative."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spearheading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lead something such as an attack or a course of action:",
        "examples": [
          "British troops spearheaded the invasion.",
          "Joe Walker will be spearheading our new marketing initiative."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spears": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a weapon consisting of a pole with a sharp, usually metal, point at one end, that is either thrown or held in the hand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin pointed stem or leaf:",
        "examples": [
          "asparagus spears"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push or throw a spear into an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "They catch the fish by spearing them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch something on the end of a pointed tool or object:",
        "examples": [
          "He speared a meatball with his fork."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch something by stretching your arm as far as it can go:",
        "examples": [
          "The player leaped up and speared the ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ice hockey, to hit or poke another player with the end or blade of the stick, which results in a penalty (= punishment):",
        "examples": [
          "Rogers was given a match penalty after he speared White.",
          "He speared Green in the abdomen.",
          "He speared his opponent so hard that the blade of his stick broke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pole with a sharp point at one end, used as a weapon that is either thrown or held in the hand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push or throw a spear into an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "They catch the fish by spearing them.",
          "fig. She speared the steak with her fork and lifted it off the grill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spec": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "The article compares the specs of ten of the best-selling cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "taking a chance, without being sure that you will get what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "We just turned up at the airport on spec, hoping that we'd be able to get tickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan, do, or make something according to a particular specification (= a detailed description of how something should be done or made):",
        "examples": [
          "I have seen players spec their characters into real killing machines.",
          "You can also spec your TwinTop with a 197bhp engine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a house, etc. that is designed and built by a person or company to be sold to anyone who will buy it, rather than for a particular customer:",
        "examples": [
          "spec home Building high-priced spec homes is a gamble that can pay off but also can prove disastrous when the market tightens.",
          "spec house His company has one spec house for sale in Scottsdale for nearly $3.8 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofspecification:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re drawing up the specs for your new bathroom this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "Always look at the car's spec before you sign a contract.",
          "high/basic spec The PC with the most basic spec is the cheapest.",
          "How much does it cost to continue retooling a mold when a customer keeps changing design specs?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "taking a chance, without being sure that you will get what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "The builders built homes on spec - prior to finding a buyer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "special": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not ordinary or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The car has a number of special safety features.",
          "Is there anything special that you'd like to do today?",
          "Passengers should tell the airline in advance if they have any special dietary needs.",
          "I don't expect special treatment - I just want to be treated fairly.",
          "Full details of the election results will be published in a special edition of tomorrow's newspaper.",
          "I have a suit for special occasions.",
          "There's a special offer on peaches (UK also peaches are on special offer) (= they are being sold at a reduced price) this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially great or important, or having a quality that most similar things or people do not have:",
        "examples": [
          "Could I ask you a special favour?",
          "I'm cooking something special for her birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Firefighters use special breathing equipment in smoky buildings.",
          "Some of the children have special educational needs.",
          "You need special tyres on your car for snow.",
          "She works as a special adviser to the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television programme that is made for a particular reason or occasion and is not part of a series:",
        "examples": [
          "a three-hour election night special"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dish that is available in a restaurant on a particular day that is not usually available:",
        "examples": [
          "Today's specials are written on the board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that is being sold at a reduced price for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "Today's specials include T-shirts for only $2.99."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, a person who is not a paid member of the police force but who wears a police uniform and is trained to act as a police officer in certain situations:",
        "examples": [
          "Police officers are stressing the need for many more specials.",
          "Two Specials attended the scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not ordinary or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "a special occasion",
          "special attention/treatment",
          "The car has a number of special safety features.",
          "Is there anything special you’d like to do today?",
          "The magazine published a special anniversary issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Special can also mean unusually great or important:",
        "examples": [
          "You’re very special to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Kevin goes to a special school for the blind.",
          "She’s a special correspondent for National Public Radio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not usually available:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a two-hour special (= a television program that is not regularly shown) on the Olympics tonight.",
          "Our restaurant’s specials today are pasta primavera, baked chicken with rice, and shrimp scampi (= these foods are not always sold)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A special is also the sale of goods at a reduced price:",
        "examples": [
          "The store had a special on lawn furniture this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not ordinary or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "Hongkong has a special relationship with the world's financial markets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "special representative/adviser/committee"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that is being sold at a reduced price for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "a special on sth This week we have a special on children's toys."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "specialist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has a lot of experience, knowledge, or skill in a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a software specialist",
          "She's a specialist in modern French literature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor who has special training in and knowledge of a particular area of medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a specialist in childhood illnesses.",
          "I've asked to be referred to a specialist about my back pain.",
          "a leading cancer/eye specialist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or involving detailed knowledge of a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "We direct people to specialist advice on problems with debt, mortgages, or utility bills.",
          "Our health team can arrange specialist help when you need it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dealing with one particular subject, product, or area of activity more than with others:",
        "examples": [
          "The causes and treatment of cancer are her specialist subject.",
          "A specialist store often has a very intimate relationship with its customers.",
          "If your usual insurer won't give you a quote, there are plenty of specialist insurers you can try who are prepared to handle higher risks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who limits his or her studying or work to a particular area of knowledge, and who is an expert in that area:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a specialist in financial management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A specialist is also a doctor who works in and knows a lot about one particular area of medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "an eye/heart/joint specialist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has a lot of experience, knowledge, or skill in a particular subject or business area:",
        "examples": [
          "specialist in sth She is a specialist in financial services and insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works on a US stock market and buys and sells shares in particular types of companies:",
        "examples": [
          "Specialists on regional exchanges sometimes have lower dealing costs than those in New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of experience, knowledge, or skill in a particular subject or business area:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank can give you specialist advice.",
          "It is always good to consult a specialist financial adviser.",
          "Five specialist firms are under investigation for allegedly interfering in the buying and selling of shares by investors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "specialists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has a lot of experience, knowledge, or skill in a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a software specialist",
          "She's a specialist in modern French literature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor who has special training in and knowledge of a particular area of medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a specialist in childhood illnesses.",
          "I've asked to be referred to a specialist about my back pain.",
          "a leading cancer/eye specialist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or involving detailed knowledge of a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "We direct people to specialist advice on problems with debt, mortgages, or utility bills.",
          "Our health team can arrange specialist help when you need it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dealing with one particular subject, product, or area of activity more than with others:",
        "examples": [
          "The causes and treatment of cancer are her specialist subject.",
          "A specialist store often has a very intimate relationship with its customers.",
          "If your usual insurer won't give you a quote, there are plenty of specialist insurers you can try who are prepared to handle higher risks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who limits his or her studying or work to a particular area of knowledge, and who is an expert in that area:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a specialist in financial management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A specialist is also a doctor who works in and knows a lot about one particular area of medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "an eye/heart/joint specialist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has a lot of experience, knowledge, or skill in a particular subject or business area:",
        "examples": [
          "specialist in sth She is a specialist in financial services and insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works on a US stock market and buys and sells shares in particular types of companies:",
        "examples": [
          "Specialists on regional exchanges sometimes have lower dealing costs than those in New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of experience, knowledge, or skill in a particular subject or business area:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank can give you specialist advice.",
          "It is always good to consult a specialist financial adviser.",
          "Five specialist firms are under investigation for allegedly interfering in the buying and selling of shares by investors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "specialize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to study or work on a particular subject or skill more than any others, so that you become an expert in it:",
        "examples": [
          "She hired a lawyer who specializes in divorce cases.",
          "I enjoy working in general medicine, but I hope to be able to specialize in the future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer a particular product or service more than any other, usually so that you have a good reputation for this product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "a restaurant that specializes in seafood"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something very often, so that you are known for doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Their home fans specialize in personal taunts that often cross the line into abuse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change or develop in order to suit a particular environment or situation, or to perform a particular function:",
        "examples": [
          "Embryonic stem cells begin to specialize and move through the body to develop organs such as the heart, bones and skin.",
          "Some insects are general pollinators, and others specialize."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend most of your time studying one particular subject or doing one type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a lawyer who specializes in accident cases.",
          "The store specializes in Asian antiques."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend most of your time studying one particular subject or doing one type of business:",
        "examples": [
          "specialize in sth The bank has hired a trader to specialize in Southeast Asian and Latin American currencies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "specialized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "working in and knowing a lot about one particular subject, skill, service, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "Her job is very specialized.",
          "The hospital is unable to provide the highly specialized care needed by very sick babies.",
          "specialized skills"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in one particular subject, usually by people who know a lot about the subject:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Phlegm\" is a specialized term for mucus that is restricted to the respiratory tract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having changed or developed in order to perform a particular function or suit a particular environment:",
        "examples": [
          "A sperm cell is highly specialized.",
          "We see using external organs (eyes) specialized for the task of detecting photons.",
          "The honeyeater is an Australasian bird specialized to eat nectar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to one particular area or designed for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The company makes highly specialized products for the health-care industry.",
          "Salespeople have acquired specialized and valued knowledge and experience."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "specializes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to study or work on a particular subject or skill more than any others, so that you become an expert in it:",
        "examples": [
          "She hired a lawyer who specializes in divorce cases.",
          "I enjoy working in general medicine, but I hope to be able to specialize in the future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer a particular product or service more than any other, usually so that you have a good reputation for this product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "a restaurant that specializes in seafood"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something very often, so that you are known for doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Their home fans specialize in personal taunts that often cross the line into abuse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change or develop in order to suit a particular environment or situation, or to perform a particular function:",
        "examples": [
          "Embryonic stem cells begin to specialize and move through the body to develop organs such as the heart, bones and skin.",
          "Some insects are general pollinators, and others specialize."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend most of your time studying one particular subject or doing one type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a lawyer who specializes in accident cases.",
          "The store specializes in Asian antiques."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend most of your time studying one particular subject or doing one type of business:",
        "examples": [
          "specialize in sth The bank has hired a trader to specialize in Southeast Asian and Latin American currencies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "specializing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study or work on a particular subject or skill more than any others, so that you become an expert in it:",
        "examples": [
          "She hired a lawyer who specializes in divorce cases.",
          "I enjoy working in general medicine, but I hope to be able to specialize in the future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer a particular product or service more than any other, usually so that you have a good reputation for this product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "a restaurant that specializes in seafood"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something very often, so that you are known for doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Their home fans specialize in personal taunts that often cross the line into abuse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change or develop in order to suit a particular environment or situation, or to perform a particular function:",
        "examples": [
          "Embryonic stem cells begin to specialize and move through the body to develop organs such as the heart, bones and skin.",
          "Some insects are general pollinators, and others specialize."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "specially": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely or in particular:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a specially good wine.",
          "\"Is there anything you want to do this evening?\" \"Not specially.\"",
          "The children really liked the museum, specially the dinosaurs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "I came here specially to see you.",
          "She has a wheelchair that was specially made for her.",
          "The opera \"Aida\" was specially written for the opening of the Cairo opera house in 1871."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a particular way or for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Her wheelchair was specially designed for her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "specials": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not ordinary or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The car has a number of special safety features.",
          "Is there anything special that you'd like to do today?",
          "Passengers should tell the airline in advance if they have any special dietary needs.",
          "I don't expect special treatment - I just want to be treated fairly.",
          "Full details of the election results will be published in a special edition of tomorrow's newspaper.",
          "I have a suit for special occasions.",
          "There's a special offer on peaches (UK also peaches are on special offer) (= they are being sold at a reduced price) this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially great or important, or having a quality that most similar things or people do not have:",
        "examples": [
          "Could I ask you a special favour?",
          "I'm cooking something special for her birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Firefighters use special breathing equipment in smoky buildings.",
          "Some of the children have special educational needs.",
          "You need special tyres on your car for snow.",
          "She works as a special adviser to the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television programme that is made for a particular reason or occasion and is not part of a series:",
        "examples": [
          "a three-hour election night special"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dish that is available in a restaurant on a particular day that is not usually available:",
        "examples": [
          "Today's specials are written on the board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that is being sold at a reduced price for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "Today's specials include T-shirts for only $2.99."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, a person who is not a paid member of the police force but who wears a police uniform and is trained to act as a police officer in certain situations:",
        "examples": [
          "Police officers are stressing the need for many more specials.",
          "Two Specials attended the scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not ordinary or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "a special occasion",
          "special attention/treatment",
          "The car has a number of special safety features.",
          "Is there anything special you’d like to do today?",
          "The magazine published a special anniversary issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Special can also mean unusually great or important:",
        "examples": [
          "You’re very special to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Kevin goes to a special school for the blind.",
          "She’s a special correspondent for National Public Radio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not usually available:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a two-hour special (= a television program that is not regularly shown) on the Olympics tonight.",
          "Our restaurant’s specials today are pasta primavera, baked chicken with rice, and shrimp scampi (= these foods are not always sold)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A special is also the sale of goods at a reduced price:",
        "examples": [
          "The store had a special on lawn furniture this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not ordinary or usual:",
        "examples": [
          "Hongkong has a special relationship with the world's financial markets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "special representative/adviser/committee"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that is being sold at a reduced price for a short period:",
        "examples": [
          "a special on sth This week we have a special on children's toys."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "specialty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a product that is extremely good in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Oysters are a local specialty of the area.",
          "Paella is a specialty of the house (= a food that is unusually good in a particular restaurant)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject that someone knows a lot about:",
        "examples": [
          "His specialty is tax law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the subject of one’s study or work, or a particular skill:",
        "examples": [
          "Her specialty is heart surgery.",
          "The company’s specialty is high-performance cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that is unusually good in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Oysters are a local specialty.",
          "Paella is the specialty of the house at this restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "species": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can breed with each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Mountain gorillas are an endangered species.",
          "Over a hundred species of insect are found in this area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of animals or plants, members of which have similar characteristics to each other and which can breed with each other",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "specific": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to one thing and not others; particular:",
        "examples": [
          "The virus attacks specific cells in the brain.",
          "The money is intended to be used for specific purposes.",
          "formal The disease seems to be specific to (= only found in) certain types of plant.",
          "Is there anything specific you want from the shops?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clear and exact:",
        "examples": [
          "No specific allegations have yet been made about the prison officers' behaviour.",
          "Can you be more specific about where your back hurts?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to one thing and not others; particular:",
        "examples": [
          "The virus attacks specific cells in the body.",
          "The meeting is for the specific purpose of discussing the merger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clear and exact:",
        "examples": [
          "The report makes specific recommendations.",
          "Can you be more specific?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to one particular thing and not others:",
        "examples": [
          "A specific provision in the agreement stated that research materials should not be used for commercial purposes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clear and exact:",
        "examples": [
          "He wouldn't give a specific estimate of how much the company would make."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "specifically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "for a particular reason, purpose, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "These jeans are designed specifically for women.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I bought it specifically to wear at the wedding.",
          "We are aiming our campaign specifically at young people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clearly, exactly, or in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "I specifically asked you not to be late.",
          "The law specifically prohibits acts of this kind.",
          "It specifically said/stated on the label that the jacket should be dry-cleaned only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clearly, exactly, or in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "I specifically asked you not to be late.",
          "She mentioned you specifically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for a particular reason, purpose, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "These jeans were designed specifically for women.",
          "We went to New York specifically to visit the Metropolitan Museum."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "specifications": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a detailed description of how something should be done, made, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "All products are made exactly to the customer's specifications.",
          "A specification has been drawn up for the new military aircraft.",
          "a job specification",
          "The cars have been built to a high specification (= a high standard)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a clear, detailed plan or description of how something will be made:",
        "examples": [
          "Specifications have been drawn up for the new aircraft.",
          "The house was built to the architect’s specifications."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a detailed description of how something should be done, made, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "meet/conform to specifications The health accounts would have to be used in conjunction with insurance policies that meet specifications set by law.",
          "specifications for sth We have set rigid specifications for customer service.",
          "product/performance/design specifications",
          "We all need to be working from the same set of specifications.",
          "Those specs cover everything from default settings for screen resolutions to more standard ways to work with modems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a product is made to specification, it is made exactly as the person who designed it said it should be made:",
        "examples": [
          "If the project is completed on time to specification the contractor will realize a reasonable profit.",
          "make/build sth to (sb's) specification(s) All products are made exactly to the customer's specifications."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving detailed information about how something should be done:",
        "examples": [
          "Management made no clear specification of the size of the sales territory that each salesperson was to cover."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "specifics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "exact details:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't comment on the specifics of the case.",
          "The specifics of the plan still have to be worked out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exact details:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposal lacked specifics.",
          "The specifics of the plan need to be worked out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "specified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to explain or describe something clearly and exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "He said we should meet but didn't specify a time.",
          "The peace treaty clearly specifies the terms for the withdrawal of troops.",
          "[ + question word ] The newspaper report did not specify how the men were killed.",
          "[ + (that) ] My contract specifies (that) I must give a month's notice if I leave my job.",
          "The loan must be repaid within a specified period/by a specified date."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "specify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to explain or describe something clearly and exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "He said we should meet but didn't specify a time.",
          "The peace treaty clearly specifies the terms for the withdrawal of troops.",
          "[ + question word ] The newspaper report did not specify how the men were killed.",
          "[ + (that) ] My contract specifies (that) I must give a month's notice if I leave my job.",
          "The loan must be repaid within a specified period/by a specified date."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state or describe something clearly and exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "The treaty specified terms for the withdrawal of troops.",
          "[ + question word ] He didn’t specify how much was spent on advertising."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state or describe something clearly and exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "He said we should meet but didn't specify a time.",
          "My contract specifies that I must give a month's notice if I leave my job.",
          "The loan must be repaid by a specified date.",
          "The land is zoned for development within a specified period of five years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "specimen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something shown or examined as an example; a typical example:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a collection of rare insect specimens.",
          "Museums will pay large amounts of money for good dinosaur fossil specimens.",
          "Astronauts brought back specimens of moon rock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of blood or urine used for testing:",
        "examples": [
          "They took blood and urine specimens for analysis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something that is an example of a particular thing :",
        "examples": [
          "The signature on the letter must be compared with the specimen signature held by the company.",
          "Specimen papers of the new examinations were released to schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a container for things collected for medical or scientific use:",
        "examples": [
          "Various bits of bone were laid out in specimen jars.",
          "The urine is collected in a specimen cup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a plant or tree that is grown as a main point of interest in a garden:",
        "examples": [
          "A specimen tree on the lawn beside the Manor House is 130 years old.",
          "This lilac thrives in full sun and can be used as a background plant for smaller plants, or as a specimen plant.",
          "Any type of rose can be used as a specimen shrub."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something shown or examined as an example; a typical example:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a collection of rare insect specimens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "medical A specimen is a small amount of something, such as urine or blood, taken for testing.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is used or can be examined as a typical example:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll find specimens of most of the kind of letters you will need to write at every stage of the job application process.",
          "The urine specimens were used for drug testing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "specimens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something shown or examined as an example; a typical example:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a collection of rare insect specimens.",
          "Museums will pay large amounts of money for good dinosaur fossil specimens.",
          "Astronauts brought back specimens of moon rock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of blood or urine used for testing:",
        "examples": [
          "They took blood and urine specimens for analysis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something that is an example of a particular thing :",
        "examples": [
          "The signature on the letter must be compared with the specimen signature held by the company.",
          "Specimen papers of the new examinations were released to schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a container for things collected for medical or scientific use:",
        "examples": [
          "Various bits of bone were laid out in specimen jars.",
          "The urine is collected in a specimen cup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a plant or tree that is grown as a main point of interest in a garden:",
        "examples": [
          "A specimen tree on the lawn beside the Manor House is 130 years old.",
          "This lilac thrives in full sun and can be used as a background plant for smaller plants, or as a specimen plant.",
          "Any type of rose can be used as a specimen shrub."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something shown or examined as an example; a typical example:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a collection of rare insect specimens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "medical A specimen is a small amount of something, such as urine or blood, taken for testing.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is used or can be examined as a typical example:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll find specimens of most of the kind of letters you will need to write at every stage of the job application process.",
          "The urine specimens were used for drug testing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "speck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small mark, piece, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd been painting the door and there were specks of paint all over the floor.",
          "There's not a speck of (= not any) dust/dirt in their house.",
          "We could see a speck (= a small amount) of light at the end of the tunnel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small mark, piece, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "There are paint specks all over the floor.",
          "These small islands are just specks on the map.",
          "There’s not a speck of dust in their house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "specks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very small mark, piece, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd been painting the door and there were specks of paint all over the floor.",
          "There's not a speck of (= not any) dust/dirt in their house.",
          "We could see a speck (= a small amount) of light at the end of the tunnel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small mark, piece, or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "There are paint specks all over the floor.",
          "These small islands are just specks on the map.",
          "There’s not a speck of dust in their house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "specs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "glasses:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of spectacles",
          "steel-rimmed spectacles",
          "She was wearing a pair of trendy, oversized spectacles.",
          "A pair of shrewd eyes looked at me from behind wire spectacles.",
          "His spectacles gave him the look of a university professor.",
          "She was a small woman, with rosy cheeks and spectacles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "glasses:",
        "examples": [
          "You could just see his eyes behind the thick lenses of his spectacles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spectacle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention, interest, or disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a strange spectacle to see the two former enemies shaking hands and slapping each other on the back.",
          "spectacle of We witnessed the extraordinary spectacle of an elderly lady climbing a tree to rescue her cat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public event or show that is exciting to watch:",
        "examples": [
          "The carnival was a magnificent spectacle.",
          "The television show was mere spectacle (= had an exciting appearance, but little value)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "glasses:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of spectacles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to spectacles (= glasses):",
        "examples": [
          "a spectacle case",
          "He developed the market for plastic spectacle lenses.",
          "Why do spectacle frames cost so much?",
          "The number of spectacle wearers in the UK is growing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention:",
        "examples": [
          "an amazing/terrible spectacle",
          "The trial became a public spectacle.",
          "She made a spectacle of herself (= behaved in a way that attracted attention and made her look ridiculous)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large public event or show:",
        "examples": [
          "The fireworks were a magnificent spectacle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spectacles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "glasses:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of spectacles",
          "steel-rimmed spectacles",
          "She was wearing a pair of trendy, oversized spectacles.",
          "A pair of shrewd eyes looked at me from behind wire spectacles.",
          "His spectacles gave him the look of a university professor.",
          "She was a small woman, with rosy cheeks and spectacles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "glasses:",
        "examples": [
          "You could just see his eyes behind the thick lenses of his spectacles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spectacular": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very exciting to look at:",
        "examples": [
          "a spectacular view",
          "He scored a spectacular goal in the second half.",
          "There was a spectacular sunset last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially great:",
        "examples": [
          "We've had spectacular success with the product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event or performance that is very exciting to watch and involves a lot of people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "exciting and interesting because of being large or extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "a spectacular sunset",
          "The scenery is spectacular.",
          "He scored a spectacular touchdown.",
          "The raffle was a spectacular success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, exciting event, show, or performance:",
        "examples": [
          "a television spectacular"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spectacularly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a very beautiful way that people admire:",
        "examples": [
          "At night, the city is spectacularly lit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "spectacularly beautiful countryside",
          "House prices have risen spectacularly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an extreme or unusual way that attracts attention:",
        "examples": [
          "The city is spectacularly lit at night.",
          "She is spectacularly well paid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spectator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who watches an activity, especially a sports event, without taking part:",
        "examples": [
          "They won 4–0 in front of over 40,000 cheering spectators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who watches an activity, esp. a public event, without taking part:",
        "examples": [
          "The stadium was packed with cheering spectators."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spectators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who watches an activity, especially a sports event, without taking part:",
        "examples": [
          "They won 4–0 in front of over 40,000 cheering spectators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who watches an activity, esp. a public event, without taking part:",
        "examples": [
          "The stadium was packed with cheering spectators."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "specter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes fear or worry:",
        "examples": [
          "The specter of inflation concerns many voters.",
          "The familiar specter of adversity continues to accompany him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A specter is also a ghost (= the spirit of a dead person that can be seen).",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spectral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "coming from or seeming to be the spirit of a dead person:",
        "examples": [
          "a spectral figure/presence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the set of colours into which a beam of light can be separated:",
        "examples": [
          "spectral light"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spectre": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the idea of something unpleasant that might happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The awful spectre of civil war looms over the country.",
          "Drought and war have raised the spectre of food shortages for up to 24 million African people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spectrometer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that scientists use to record and measure spectra (= the set of colours into which a beam of light can be separated, or a range of waves, such as light waves or radio waves):",
        "examples": [
          "The spectrometers analyze minerals by measuring the light spectrum they absorb or reflect.",
          "They used a spectrometer to analyse the frequency of radiation reflected from the surface of Mars."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spectrum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the set of colours into which a beam of light can be separated, or a range of waves, such as light waves or radio waves:",
        "examples": [
          "The colours of the spectrum - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet - can be seen in a rainbow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of different positions, opinions, etc. between two extreme points:",
        "examples": [
          "He has support from across the whole political spectrum.",
          "The group includes students from both ends of the social spectrum (= range of social classes).",
          "A wide spectrum of opinion was represented at the meeting.",
          "My disease is nowhere near as bad as hers but they are on the same spectrum.",
          "the autism spectrum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of objects, ideas, or opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s agreement across the political spectrum.",
          "A wide spectrum of opinion was represented at the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of colors into which a beam of light can be separated",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Spectrum also means a range of waves such as light waves or radio waves.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range of similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "a spectrum of sth A methodology will have to be developed to gradually cover the entire spectrum of technologies.",
          "a wide/broad spectrum",
          "the economic/business/political spectrum He has support from across the whole political spectrum."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "speculate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know why she did it - I'm just speculating.",
          "A spokesperson declined to speculate on the cause of the train crash.",
          "Journalists are speculating about whether interest rates will be cut.",
          "[ + that ] The newspapers have speculated that they will get married next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy and sell in the hope that the value of what you buy will increase and that it can then be sold at a higher price in order to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "He made his money speculating on the London gold and silver markets.",
          "The company has been speculating in property for years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form opinions about something without having the necessary information or facts; to make guesses:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m just speculating about what happened.",
          "Officials refused to speculate on the cause of the crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy and sell with the hope that the value of what you buy will increase and that it can then be sold at a higher price in order to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "He made his money speculating in the gold and silver markets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain:",
        "examples": [
          "speculate on/about sth Journalists are speculating about whether interest rates will be cut.",
          "A spokesperson declined to speculate on the date of the merger.",
          "speculate that Currency traders speculated that Japan's central bank might soon buy large amounts of dollars in the hope of preventing the yen from strengthening further"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy something hoping that its value will increase and then sell at this higher price in order to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "speculate on/in sth He made his money speculating on the London gold and silver markets.",
          "The company speculates in property."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "speculating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know why she did it - I'm just speculating.",
          "A spokesperson declined to speculate on the cause of the train crash.",
          "Journalists are speculating about whether interest rates will be cut.",
          "[ + that ] The newspapers have speculated that they will get married next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy and sell in the hope that the value of what you buy will increase and that it can then be sold at a higher price in order to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "He made his money speculating on the London gold and silver markets.",
          "The company has been speculating in property for years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "speculation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain:",
        "examples": [
          "Rumours that they are about to marry have been dismissed as pure speculation.",
          "Speculation about his future plans is rife.",
          "[ + that ] News of the president's illness fuelled/prompted speculation that an election will be held later in the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of speculating in order to make a profit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain:",
        "examples": [
          "Rumours that the CEO is retiring have been dismissed as pure speculation.",
          "speculation about sth The news led to speculation about possible further departures among the senior executive team.",
          "speculation (that) There is speculation that fourth quarter GDP growth could be revised downwards.",
          "The dollar rose amid speculation that central banks could buy the currency in collaboration.",
          "fuel/prompt speculation The chairman's speech fuelled speculation that a merger will happen later in the year.",
          "on speculation The stock shot up recently on speculation that a financing package was imminent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of buying something hoping that its value will increase and then selling at this higher price in order to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "speculation on/in sth Evidence that the economy is accelerating could fuel further speculation in commodity markets.",
          "The share issue coincided with a huge rise in amateur stock market speculation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "speculative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "based on a guess and not on information:",
        "examples": [
          "The article was dismissed as highly speculative.",
          "bizarre and speculative theories"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bought or done in order to make a profit in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The office block was built as a speculative venture.",
          "Some of these buyers are speculative investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or sent in the hope of getting a job with a company although no job has been advertised:",
        "examples": [
          "If you know where you'd really like to work, don't be afraid of making a speculative application.",
          "Send a speculative CV to Human Resources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bought or done in order to make a profit in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "a speculative venture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on a guess and not on information:",
        "examples": [
          "Our forecast for next year is speculative."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on a guess and not on information:",
        "examples": [
          "The idea that a merger of this kind would ever take place is purely speculative.",
          "highly/overly speculative"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done in order to make a profit even though there is risk that you may lose money:",
        "examples": [
          "We should remember that a sign of the end of the first bubble was a large number of highly speculative transactions.",
          "Company shares advanced 6p to 34p on speculative buying.",
          "News of the sale led to considerable speculative activity on the exchange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a speculative investor is willing to accept a high level of risk in the hope of making a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "This stock should only be considered by the speculative investor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of speed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of speed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "speech": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to talk, the activity of talking, or a piece of spoken language:",
        "examples": [
          "Children usually develop speech in the second year of life.",
          "People who suffer a stroke may experience a loss of speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way a person talks:",
        "examples": [
          "His speech was slurred and I thought he was drunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the language used when talking:",
        "examples": [
          "Some expressions are used more in speech than in writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of words spoken in a play:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know the words to Hamlet's famous speech at the beginning of Act III?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal talk given usually to a large number of people on a special occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to give/make a speech at my brother's wedding.",
          "The Governor of New York delivered a rousing speech to the national convention.",
          "He gave the after-dinner speech (= a talk given after a formal evening meal at which a large number of people are present).",
          "Did you hear her acceptance speech at the Oscars ceremony?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to talk, or the activity of talking:",
        "examples": [
          "People who suffer a stroke may experience a loss of speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your speech is also your way of talking:",
        "examples": [
          "His speech became slurred and indistinct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Speech can also mean the language used when talking:",
        "examples": [
          "Some expressions are used more in speech than in writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal talk given usually to a large number of people on a special occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "an acceptance speech",
          "I’m nervous about the speech I’m making tomorrow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "speeches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to talk, the activity of talking, or a piece of spoken language:",
        "examples": [
          "Children usually develop speech in the second year of life.",
          "People who suffer a stroke may experience a loss of speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way a person talks:",
        "examples": [
          "His speech was slurred and I thought he was drunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the language used when talking:",
        "examples": [
          "Some expressions are used more in speech than in writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of words spoken in a play:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know the words to Hamlet's famous speech at the beginning of Act III?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal talk given usually to a large number of people on a special occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to give/make a speech at my brother's wedding.",
          "The Governor of New York delivered a rousing speech to the national convention.",
          "He gave the after-dinner speech (= a talk given after a formal evening meal at which a large number of people are present).",
          "Did you hear her acceptance speech at the Oscars ceremony?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to talk, or the activity of talking:",
        "examples": [
          "People who suffer a stroke may experience a loss of speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your speech is also your way of talking:",
        "examples": [
          "His speech became slurred and indistinct."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Speech can also mean the language used when talking:",
        "examples": [
          "Some expressions are used more in speech than in writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal talk given usually to a large number of people on a special occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "an acceptance speech",
          "I’m nervous about the speech I’m making tomorrow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "speechless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to speak because you are so angry, shocked, surprised, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The news left us speechless.",
          "She was speechless with indignation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "temporarily unable to talk or to know what to say, esp. because of having strong feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "Her remark left me speechless."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "speed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "how fast something moves:",
        "examples": [
          "He was travelling at a speed of 90 mph.",
          "The car has a top speed of 155 miles per hour.",
          "You should lower/reduce your speed as you approach a junction.",
          "On a clear, straight road you can gather/pick up speed.",
          "He came off the road while driving his car round a bend at high/breakneck speed (= very fast).",
          "There are speed restrictions (= controls on how fast traffic is allowed to move) on this part of the road.",
          "an electric drill with two speeds (= rates at which it turns)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very fast movement:",
        "examples": [
          "I get a real thrill from speed.",
          "He put on a sudden burst of speed.",
          "Both cars were travelling at speed (= very fast) when the accident happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how fast something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "We were surprised at the speed of the response to our enquiry.",
          "It was the speed at which it all happened that shocked me.",
          "She got through her work with speed (= quickly) and efficiency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rate at which light or sound travels:",
        "examples": [
          "The speed of light is 300 million metres per second.",
          "These planes travel at twice the speed of sound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "a bicycle with ten speeds",
          "a ten-speed bicycle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rate at which a photographic film absorbs or reacts to light:",
        "examples": [
          "What speed film do I need for taking photographs indoors?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the length of time for which part of a camera is open to allow light to reach the film when a photograph is being taken:",
        "examples": [
          "a high/low shutter speed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang for",
        "examples": [
          "She was on speed at the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move, go, or happen fast:",
        "examples": [
          "The train sped along at over 120 miles per hour.",
          "The actress then sped away/off in a waiting car.",
          "We sped down the ski slopes.",
          "This year is speeding by/past.",
          "Ambulances sped the injured people (= moved them quickly) away from the scene.",
          "The best thing you can do to speed your recovery (= make it quicker) is to rest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be driving faster than you are legally allowed to do:",
        "examples": [
          "He was caught speeding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a) rate at which something moves or happens:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a speed of 25 miles per hour",
          "[ U ] Both cars were traveling at high speed.",
          "[ U ] They came racing down the hill at top speed (= as fast as they could go).",
          "[ U ] The processing speed of my new computer is much faster.",
          "[ C ] This electric drill has two speeds (= rates at which it turns)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Speed is also the rate at which something travels, expressed as the number of meters in a second.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A speed is also a gear (= part that controls the rate at which a vehicle moves):",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I have a ten-speed bicycle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move, go, or happen fast, or to cause something to happen fast:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The train sped along at over 120 miles per hour.",
          "[ I ] This year seems to be speeding by/past.",
          "[ T ] Ambulances sped the injured people (= moved them quickly) away from the scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rate at which a computer or an internet connection operates and provides information:",
        "examples": [
          "Increase the speed of your computer with our new software.",
          "How do I verify my computer's CPU speed?",
          "First you need to find out what your internet connection speed is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you are up to speed with a subject or activity, you have all the latest information necessary to understand or do something well:",
        "examples": [
          "A few days training on the new computer system will get you up to speed.",
          "Before we start the meeting I'm going to bring you up to speed with the latest developments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "speedboat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small boat with a powerful engine that travels very fast",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small boat that has a powerful engine and can travel very fast",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "speeding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "driving faster than is allowed in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "She was fined for speeding last month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of driving a vehicle faster than is legally allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "He was fined $75 for speeding."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "speeds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "how fast something moves:",
        "examples": [
          "He was travelling at a speed of 90 mph.",
          "The car has a top speed of 155 miles per hour.",
          "You should lower/reduce your speed as you approach a junction.",
          "On a clear, straight road you can gather/pick up speed.",
          "He came off the road while driving his car round a bend at high/breakneck speed (= very fast).",
          "There are speed restrictions (= controls on how fast traffic is allowed to move) on this part of the road.",
          "an electric drill with two speeds (= rates at which it turns)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very fast movement:",
        "examples": [
          "I get a real thrill from speed.",
          "He put on a sudden burst of speed.",
          "Both cars were travelling at speed (= very fast) when the accident happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how fast something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "We were surprised at the speed of the response to our enquiry.",
          "It was the speed at which it all happened that shocked me.",
          "She got through her work with speed (= quickly) and efficiency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rate at which light or sound travels:",
        "examples": [
          "The speed of light is 300 million metres per second.",
          "These planes travel at twice the speed of sound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "a bicycle with ten speeds",
          "a ten-speed bicycle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rate at which a photographic film absorbs or reacts to light:",
        "examples": [
          "What speed film do I need for taking photographs indoors?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the length of time for which part of a camera is open to allow light to reach the film when a photograph is being taken:",
        "examples": [
          "a high/low shutter speed"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang for",
        "examples": [
          "She was on speed at the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move, go, or happen fast:",
        "examples": [
          "The train sped along at over 120 miles per hour.",
          "The actress then sped away/off in a waiting car.",
          "We sped down the ski slopes.",
          "This year is speeding by/past.",
          "Ambulances sped the injured people (= moved them quickly) away from the scene.",
          "The best thing you can do to speed your recovery (= make it quicker) is to rest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be driving faster than you are legally allowed to do:",
        "examples": [
          "He was caught speeding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a) rate at which something moves or happens:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a speed of 25 miles per hour",
          "[ U ] Both cars were traveling at high speed.",
          "[ U ] They came racing down the hill at top speed (= as fast as they could go).",
          "[ U ] The processing speed of my new computer is much faster.",
          "[ C ] This electric drill has two speeds (= rates at which it turns)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Speed is also the rate at which something travels, expressed as the number of meters in a second.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A speed is also a gear (= part that controls the rate at which a vehicle moves):",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I have a ten-speed bicycle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move, go, or happen fast, or to cause something to happen fast:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The train sped along at over 120 miles per hour.",
          "[ I ] This year seems to be speeding by/past.",
          "[ T ] Ambulances sped the injured people (= moved them quickly) away from the scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rate at which a computer or an internet connection operates and provides information:",
        "examples": [
          "Increase the speed of your computer with our new software.",
          "How do I verify my computer's CPU speed?",
          "First you need to find out what your internet connection speed is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you are up to speed with a subject or activity, you have all the latest information necessary to understand or do something well:",
        "examples": [
          "A few days training on the new computer system will get you up to speed.",
          "Before we start the meeting I'm going to bring you up to speed with the latest developments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "speedway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a special racing track used for) the sport of racing special cars, or light motorcycles without brakes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "speedy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "quick:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a very speedy worker.",
          "We need to take speedy action/make a speedy decision.",
          "Everyone is hoping for a speedy end to the conflict (= hoping that an end to it will happen quickly).",
          "We wished her a speedy recovery from her illness (= that she would get better quickly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very quick or fast:",
        "examples": [
          "They hope to bring a speedy end to the conflict."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spell": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to form a word or words with the letters in the correct order:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you spell receive?",
          "Shakespeare did not always spell his own name the same way.",
          "spell something (out) Our address is 1520 Main Street, Albuquerque. Shall I spell that (out) (= say in the correct order the letters that form the word) for you?",
          "I think it's important that children should be taught to spell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something bad to happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The new regulations could spell disaster for small businesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that someone else would usually be doing, especially in order to allow them to rest:",
        "examples": [
          "You've been driving for a while - do you want me to spell you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time for which an activity or condition lasts continuously:",
        "examples": [
          "for a spell I lived in Cairo for a spell.",
          "have a spell as She had a brief spell as captain of the team.",
          "dizzy spell I keep having/getting dizzy spells (= periods of feeling as if I'm turning around)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of a particular type of weather:",
        "examples": [
          "a spell of dry weather",
          "The weather forecast is for dry, sunny spells."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when you do something that someone else would usually be doing, especially in order to allow them to rest:",
        "examples": [
          "spells (with) If we take spells (with) doing the painting, it won't seem like such hard work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "spoken words that are thought to have magical power, or (the condition of being under) the influence or control of such words:",
        "examples": [
          "cast/put a spell on The witch cast/put a spell on the prince and he turned into a frog.",
          "break the spell A beautiful girl would have to kiss him to break (= stop) the spell.",
          "under a spell Sleeping Beauty lay under the wicked fairy's spell until the prince woke her with a kiss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a word or words with the letters in the correct order:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] As a child he never learned to spell.",
          "[ T ] Send it to Dr. Mikolajczyk – I’ll spell that name for you (= say the letters that form the word)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have usually something unpleasant as a result:",
        "examples": [
          "This cold weather could spell trouble for gardeners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which an activity or condition lasts:",
        "examples": [
          "a spell of wet weather",
          "She lived in London for a short spell in the 1980s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a magic power produced by speaking a set of words or taking a specific set of actions:",
        "examples": [
          "He was placed under a spell that could be broken only when the princess kissed him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spellbound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having your attention completely held by something, so that you cannot think about anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "The children listened to the story spellbound.",
          "He held his audience spellbound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having your attention completely held by something, so that you cannot think about anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "At the circus, the children are spellbound, watching the acrobats perform."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spelled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to form a word or words with the letters in the correct order:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you spell receive?",
          "Shakespeare did not always spell his own name the same way.",
          "spell something (out) Our address is 1520 Main Street, Albuquerque. Shall I spell that (out) (= say in the correct order the letters that form the word) for you?",
          "I think it's important that children should be taught to spell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something bad to happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The new regulations could spell disaster for small businesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that someone else would usually be doing, especially in order to allow them to rest:",
        "examples": [
          "You've been driving for a while - do you want me to spell you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time for which an activity or condition lasts continuously:",
        "examples": [
          "for a spell I lived in Cairo for a spell.",
          "have a spell as She had a brief spell as captain of the team.",
          "dizzy spell I keep having/getting dizzy spells (= periods of feeling as if I'm turning around)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of a particular type of weather:",
        "examples": [
          "a spell of dry weather",
          "The weather forecast is for dry, sunny spells."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when you do something that someone else would usually be doing, especially in order to allow them to rest:",
        "examples": [
          "spells (with) If we take spells (with) doing the painting, it won't seem like such hard work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "spoken words that are thought to have magical power, or (the condition of being under) the influence or control of such words:",
        "examples": [
          "cast/put a spell on The witch cast/put a spell on the prince and he turned into a frog.",
          "break the spell A beautiful girl would have to kiss him to break (= stop) the spell.",
          "under a spell Sleeping Beauty lay under the wicked fairy's spell until the prince woke her with a kiss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a word or words with the letters in the correct order:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] As a child he never learned to spell.",
          "[ T ] Send it to Dr. Mikolajczyk – I’ll spell that name for you (= say the letters that form the word)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have usually something unpleasant as a result:",
        "examples": [
          "This cold weather could spell trouble for gardeners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which an activity or condition lasts:",
        "examples": [
          "a spell of wet weather",
          "She lived in London for a short spell in the 1980s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a magic power produced by speaking a set of words or taking a specific set of actions:",
        "examples": [
          "He was placed under a spell that could be broken only when the princess kissed him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spelling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "forming words with the correct letters in the correct order, or the ability to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "He's hopeless at spelling.",
          "My computer has a program which corrects my spelling.",
          "Your essay is full of spelling mistakes/errors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way a particular word is spelled:",
        "examples": [
          "This dictionary includes both British and American spellings of words."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the forming of words with the letters in the correct order, or the way in which a word is formed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I shouldn’t be marked wrong just because I used British spellings rather than American."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spells": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to form a word or words with the letters in the correct order:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you spell receive?",
          "Shakespeare did not always spell his own name the same way.",
          "spell something (out) Our address is 1520 Main Street, Albuquerque. Shall I spell that (out) (= say in the correct order the letters that form the word) for you?",
          "I think it's important that children should be taught to spell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something bad to happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The new regulations could spell disaster for small businesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that someone else would usually be doing, especially in order to allow them to rest:",
        "examples": [
          "You've been driving for a while - do you want me to spell you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time for which an activity or condition lasts continuously:",
        "examples": [
          "for a spell I lived in Cairo for a spell.",
          "have a spell as She had a brief spell as captain of the team.",
          "dizzy spell I keep having/getting dizzy spells (= periods of feeling as if I'm turning around)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of a particular type of weather:",
        "examples": [
          "a spell of dry weather",
          "The weather forecast is for dry, sunny spells."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period when you do something that someone else would usually be doing, especially in order to allow them to rest:",
        "examples": [
          "spells (with) If we take spells (with) doing the painting, it won't seem like such hard work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "spoken words that are thought to have magical power, or (the condition of being under) the influence or control of such words:",
        "examples": [
          "cast/put a spell on The witch cast/put a spell on the prince and he turned into a frog.",
          "break the spell A beautiful girl would have to kiss him to break (= stop) the spell.",
          "under a spell Sleeping Beauty lay under the wicked fairy's spell until the prince woke her with a kiss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a word or words with the letters in the correct order:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] As a child he never learned to spell.",
          "[ T ] Send it to Dr. Mikolajczyk – I’ll spell that name for you (= say the letters that form the word)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have usually something unpleasant as a result:",
        "examples": [
          "This cold weather could spell trouble for gardeners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which an activity or condition lasts:",
        "examples": [
          "a spell of wet weather",
          "She lived in London for a short spell in the 1980s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a magic power produced by speaking a set of words or taking a specific set of actions:",
        "examples": [
          "He was placed under a spell that could be broken only when the princess kissed him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spelt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of grain that was an important source of food in ancient times:",
        "examples": [
          "Gluten is elastic protein that is found in wheat, rye, barley, and in other grains like spelt.",
          "spelt flour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give money as a payment for something:",
        "examples": [
          "How much did you spend?",
          "I don't know how I managed to spend so much in the club last night.",
          "We spent a fortune when we were in New York.",
          "She spends a lot of money on clothes.",
          "We've just spent $1.9 million on improving our computer network.",
          "We went on a spending spree (= we bought a lot of things) on Saturday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use time doing something or being somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "I think we need to spend more time together.",
          "I spent a lot of time cleaning that room.",
          "I've spent years building up my collection.",
          "I spent an hour at the station waiting for the train.",
          "How long do you spend on your homework?",
          "My sister always spends ages in the bathroom.",
          "We spent the weekend in Buenos Aires.",
          "You can spend the night here if you like."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use energy, effort, force, etc., especially until there is no more left:",
        "examples": [
          "For the past month he's been spending all his energy trying to find a job.",
          "They continued firing until all their ammunition was spent (= there was none of it left).",
          "The hurricane will probably have spent most of its force (= most of its force will have gone) by the time it reaches the northern parts of the country.",
          "Her anger soon spent itself (= stopped)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that is spent on something:",
        "examples": [
          "The total spend on the project was almost a million pounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money as a payment for something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We spent a lot of money on our vacation but we had a great time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use time; to allow time to go past:",
        "examples": [
          "It doesn’t look as if you spent very long on your homework.",
          "I’ve spent many years building up my collection.",
          "You can spend the night here if you like (= stay here for the night)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use energy, effort, force, etc., until there is no more left:",
        "examples": [
          "For the past month he’s been spending all his energy trying to find a job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money as a payment for something:",
        "examples": [
          "How much did you spend?",
          "spend sth on sth We've just spent €1.9 million on improving our computer network.",
          "We've spent too much money on advertising that isn't working.",
          "We spent a fortune when we were in New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use time doing something or being somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "spend time doing sth They need to spend more time improving customer relations.",
          "spend time on sth I spent a lot of time on that report.",
          "How long do you spend at the computer each day?",
          "spend years/ages I've spent years building up this company.",
          "spend a day/week/year, etc. We spent last weekend working."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use energy, effort, force, etc., especially until there is no more left:",
        "examples": [
          "For the past month he's been spending all his energy trying to find a job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that is spent on a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "the spend on/for sth The total spend on the project was almost a million pounds.",
          "If your company's annual spend on telephone calls exceeds $3,000, then it would be worth changing plans.",
          "the total/actual spend BP will spend $1 billion more this year, raising the total spend to $15 billion.",
          "advertising/marketing/promotional spend"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spender": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who spends money:",
        "examples": [
          "Tourists are often big spenders (= they buy a lot of things)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who spends money:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you a saver or a spender?",
          "They're not big spenders - they rarely go out to eat and never carry a credit card balance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the money that is used for a particular purpose, especially by a government or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "government spending on health",
          "spending cuts",
          "Consumer spending has more than doubled in the last ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving money for goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "Government spending for scientific research will be increased in next year’s budget.",
          "We have to find ways to cut spending and keep down costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money that is used for a particular purpose, especially by a government, organization, or group:",
        "examples": [
          "spending on sth Net spending on Britain's infrastructure last year was £2.6 billion.",
          "increase/raise/boost spending The huge retailer increased spending on health care for its employees.",
          "cut/trim/control spending",
          "Spending cuts alone will not generate the needed growth in the economy.",
          "Massive increases were made in government spending.",
          "Consumer spending has more than doubled in the last ten years.",
          "corporate/federal spending",
          "defence/R&D spending"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of spend",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is spent has been used so that it no longer has any power or effectiveness:",
        "examples": [
          "spent bullets/matches",
          "After several defeats in a row, people are starting to say that the team is a spent force."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tired:",
        "examples": [
          "We arrived home spent after our long journey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely used to the point of no longer having any power or effectiveness:",
        "examples": [
          "Radio signals enabled recovery of the spent rocket 25 miles from the launch site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Spent also means having no energy left:",
        "examples": [
          "After doing her shopping, she was spent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sperm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sex cell produced by a man or male animal:",
        "examples": [
          "In human reproduction, one female egg is usually fertilized by one sperm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cell produced by a male animal for the purpose of reproducing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sperm is also semen (= liquid containing the cells of male animals for reproducing).",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something spews liquid or gas, or liquid or gas spews from something, it flows out in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The volcano spewed a giant cloud of ash, dust, and gases into the air.",
          "The drains spew (out) millions of gallons of raw sewage into the river.",
          "Paper came spewing from the computer printer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to flow or let out in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] The volcano spewed (out) a giant cloud of ash, dust, and gases into the air."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spewing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something spews liquid or gas, or liquid or gas spews from something, it flows out in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The volcano spewed a giant cloud of ash, dust, and gases into the air.",
          "The drains spew (out) millions of gallons of raw sewage into the river.",
          "Paper came spewing from the computer printer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spews": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something spews liquid or gas, or liquid or gas spews from something, it flows out in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The volcano spewed a giant cloud of ash, dust, and gases into the air.",
          "The drains spew (out) millions of gallons of raw sewage into the river.",
          "Paper came spewing from the computer printer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to flow or let out in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] The volcano spewed (out) a giant cloud of ash, dust, and gases into the air."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sphere": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object shaped like a round ball:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors have replaced the top of his hip bone with a metal sphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject or area of knowledge, work, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "the political sphere",
          "exchanges with other countries, particularly in cultural, scientific, and economic spheres"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a solid shape like a round ball:",
        "examples": [
          "This changes the shape of the cornea from a spoonlike form to a sphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a range or area of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "In the foreign policy sphere, Li also indicated that China is ready to include human rights in its diplomacy.",
          "When the children played they always remained within the sphere of their own little group."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spherical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "round, like a ball:",
        "examples": [
          "The earth is not perfectly spherical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "round, like a ball:",
        "examples": [
          "The earth is not perfectly spherical."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sphincter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a muscle that surrounds an opening in the body and can tighten to close it:",
        "examples": [
          "the anal sphincter",
          "a sphincter muscle"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sphinx": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in ancient stories, an imaginary creature with a lion's body and a person's or animal's head, and, in Greek stories, usually with wings:",
        "examples": [
          "These lavishly illustrated books described all the known animals as well as mystical creatures, such as the sphinx, the griffin, and the chimera.",
          "Greek and Egyptian sphinxes both combine animal and human traits, but they are not exactly the same.",
          "Sphinxes were guardian deities in Egyptian mythology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statue of a sphinx:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum has everything from sphinxes and scarabs to coffins and mummified cats.",
          "Ram-headed sphinxes flanked the entrance to the High Priest's temple.",
          "He lay on his stomach like a sphynx, with his elbows and forearms flat on the ground and his head and shoulders raised."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large stone statue with a lion's body and a man's head, that stands in the desert near Cairo in Egypt:",
        "examples": [
          "We also went to Cairo and saw the Pyramids and the Sphinx.",
          "The Great Sphinx was carved out of limestone 4500 years ago.",
          "There will be an optional excursion to visit Giza's Pyramids and the Great Sphinx."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ancient Greek stories, a creature at Thebes with the body of a lion, the head and breasts of a woman, and wings. She asked people who passed by a riddle (= a difficult question) and if they could not answer correctly, she killed them:",
        "examples": [
          "the Sphinx of Thebes",
          "Oedipus solved the riddle of the Sphinx: what walks on four legs in the morning, two legs at noon, and three legs in the evening?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is mysterious and whose face and expressions do not show what they are thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "The actor plays him as a sphinx, with blank eyes and a smile that has no meaning.",
          "On screen she was depicted as a sphynx, an unknowable enigma with no friends or family, and no sense of humour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ancient, imaginary creature with a lion’s body and a human head",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for someone who comes from Latin America, or whose family comes from Latin America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance made from a plant, used to give a special flavour to food:",
        "examples": [
          "Cinnamon, ginger, and cloves are all spices.",
          "Spices are widely used in South Asian cooking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes something else more exciting and interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "A scandal or two adds a little spice to office life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificial drug that has similar effects to those produced by the illegal drug cannabis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use spice to add flavour to food or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "coffee spiced with cinnamon",
          "a highly spiced curry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flavoring for food made from part of a plant, such as its fruit, seeds, or root, usually dried and often made into a powder:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Cinnamon, ginger, and cloves are all spices.",
          "[ U ] This curry needs a little more spice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Spice can also mean excitement or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] \"Variety is the spice of life\" is a common expression."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spiced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use spice to add flavour to food or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "coffee spiced with cinnamon",
          "a highly spiced curry"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spices": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance made from a plant, used to give a special flavour to food:",
        "examples": [
          "Cinnamon, ginger, and cloves are all spices.",
          "Spices are widely used in South Asian cooking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes something else more exciting and interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "A scandal or two adds a little spice to office life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificial drug that has similar effects to those produced by the illegal drug cannabis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use spice to add flavour to food or drink:",
        "examples": [
          "coffee spiced with cinnamon",
          "a highly spiced curry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flavoring for food made from part of a plant, such as its fruit, seeds, or root, usually dried and often made into a powder:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Cinnamon, ginger, and cloves are all spices.",
          "[ U ] This curry needs a little more spice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Spice can also mean excitement or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] \"Variety is the spice of life\" is a common expression."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a place) very clean and tidy:",
        "examples": [
          "Their house is always spick and span."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another spelling of spic: an extremely offensive word for someone who comes from Latin America, or whose family comes from Latin America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for someone who comes from Latin America, or whose family comes from Latin America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spicy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing strong flavours from spices:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you like spicy food?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exciting and interesting, especially because of being shocking or dealing with sexual matters:",
        "examples": [
          "a spicy novel",
          "spicy details"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "flavored with spices that are hot to the taste:",
        "examples": [
          "spicy Mexican food"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spider": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small creature with eight thin legs that catches insects in a web (= a net made from sticky threads):",
        "examples": [
          "We watched the spider spin its web."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small creature that looks like an insect with eight thin legs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spiders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small creature with eight thin legs that catches insects in a web (= a net made from sticky threads):",
        "examples": [
          "We watched the spider spin its web."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small creature that looks like an insect with eight thin legs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly collect and report information about the activities of another country or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He was arrested for spying on missile sites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get knowledge secretly, especially of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "I generally like to spy out restaurants before I go to eat in them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see or notice someone or something usually when it involves looking hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I've just spied Andrew in the crowd."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spiel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a speech, especially one that is long and spoken quickly and is intended to persuade the person listening about something:",
        "examples": [
          "a sales spiel",
          "They gave us a long spiel about why we needed to install double glazing in our house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a speech, esp. one that is long and spoken quickly and is intended to persuade the listener about something:",
        "examples": [
          "a sales/marketing spiel"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who secretly collects and reports information about the activities of another country or organization",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly collect and report information about the activities of another country or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He was arrested for spying on missile sites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get knowledge secretly, especially of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "I generally like to spy out restaurants before I go to eat in them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see or notice someone or something usually when it involves looking hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I've just spied Andrew in the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person employed by a country or organization to secretly gather and report information about another country or organization",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see or notice someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He kept on their trail until he spied firelight from a camp nestled in the rocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly gather and report information about another country or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Bazoft confessed on television that he spied for Israel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spiffy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stylish, attractive, or pleasing:",
        "examples": [
          "a spiffy haircut/dresser"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stylish, attractive, or pleasing:",
        "examples": [
          "She got a spiffy haircut."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spigot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device used to control the flow of liquid from something such as a barrel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used to control a flow of liquid, esp. from a container or pipe:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. When an industry decides to lobby Congress, the money spigot is always open."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spike": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow, thin shape with a sharp point at one end, or something, especially a piece of metal, with this shape:",
        "examples": [
          "There were large spikes on top of the railings to stop people climbing over them.",
          "Some types of dinosaur had sharp spikes on their tails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of short, pointed pieces of metal or plastic, attached to the bottom of shoes worn for particular sports, that stop the person wearing the shoes from sliding on the ground, or shoes with these pointed pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "You will need to wear spikes when we are training."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very high amount, price, or level, usually before a fall:",
        "examples": [
          "price spike If price spikes continue, people will not be able to afford the new houses they want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the sport of volleyball, the action of hitting the ball so that it goes almost straight down on the other side of the net:",
        "examples": [
          "She is very tall and specializes in spikes and blocks.",
          "They practise spikes on a ball hanging from the ceiling on a rope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide not to publish an article in a newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "The story was deemed too controversial and so they spiked it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a drink stronger by adding alcohol, or to add flavour or interest to something:",
        "examples": [
          "spike someone's drink She claimed that someone had spiked her drink with whisky.",
          "(be) spiked with The pasta was served in a cream sauce spiked with black pepper.",
          "His writing is spiked with humour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a drug in someone's drink to make them unconscious, extremely tired, or unable to function normally :",
        "examples": [
          "The sedative has been used to spike drinks.",
          "I realized I'd been spiked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to inject a drug into someone's body (= put it in using a needle) to make them unconscious, extremely tired, or unable to function normally:",
        "examples": [
          "She ended up in hospital after being spiked with a needle in a nightclub."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the sport of volleyball, to hit the ball so that it goes almost straight down on the other side of the net:",
        "examples": [
          "He spiked within the 10 foot line - amazing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the sport of American football, to throw the ball straight down to the ground, especially after scoring a touchdown (= carrying or throwing the ball over the other team's goal line):",
        "examples": [
          "He never spiked the ball after a touchdown, choosing to hand it to the official.",
          "He would always hand the ball to teammates to spike after his touchdowns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push a sharp point into something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She got badly spiked when one of the runners trod on her heel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise to a higher amount, price, or level, usually before going down again:",
        "examples": [
          "spike to The jobless rate in October spiked to a five-year high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long metal nail used to hold something in place, or a shape that is long and narrow and comes to a point at one end:",
        "examples": [
          "railroad spikes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Spikes are also pointed pieces of metal fixed on the bottom of special shoes, used in some sports to catch in the ground and prevent falling or sliding, or the shoes themselves.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A spike is also a sudden increase, often shown on a graph (= type of drawing) by a long, narrow shape that comes to a point at the top:",
        "examples": [
          "The upward spike in prices was attributed to bad weather in farm areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add a strong or dangerous substance, usually to a drink or to food:",
        "examples": [
          "In Hungary you would find yourself eating a local dish of goulash copiously spiked with paprika.",
          "fig. Their writing is spiked with a dry, cutting wit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a higher price, amount, etc., usually before a fall:",
        "examples": [
          "a spike in sth Local florists saw a spike in business for Mother's Day.",
          "If price spikes continue, people will not be able to afford the new houses they want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach a higher price, amount, etc., usually before a fall:",
        "examples": [
          "Cement prices are spiking.",
          "spike to sth The jobless rate in October spiked to a five-year high."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spiked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with a sharp point or points:",
        "examples": [
          "spiked helmets",
          "Spiked railings are being installed around the building.",
          "The plant has many spiked leaves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Spiked hair sticks up in thin narrow points. :",
        "examples": [
          "He's got pink spiked hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a drink) having had a drug added to it, so that the person who drinks it becomes unconscious, extremely tired, or unable to function normally:",
        "examples": [
          "She was given a spiked drink and then sexually assaulted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spikes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of short, pointed pieces of metal or plastic, attached to the bottom of shoes worn for particular sports, that stop the person wearing the shoes from sliding on the ground, or shoes with these pointed pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "You will need to wear spikes when we are training.",
          "Wearing spikes helps runners push forward on uneven ground.",
          "The type of track spikes athletes use depends on the event they are competing in.",
          "I bought a new pair of spikes when I joined the team.",
          "Spikes help players compete in wet and muddy conditions.",
          "Please remove spikes before entering the field house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spiking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting a drug in someone's drink to make them unconscious, extremely tired, or unable to function normally, or an occasion when this is done:",
        "examples": [
          "The project is aimed at reducing sexual assault resulting from the spiking of alcoholic drinks.",
          "There have been reports of drink spikings in several ski resorts this winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of injecting a drug into someone's body (= putting it in using a needle) to make them unconscious, extremely tired, or unable to function normally, or an occasion when this is done:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a sudden increase in needle spiking across the UK.",
          "As nightclubs and university campuses reopened after lockdown, cases of alleged spikings surged across the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spiky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered with spikes or having that appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "a spiky cactus",
          "spiky leaves",
          "spiky hair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily annoyed and not polite:",
        "examples": [
          "a spiky teenager"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) flow, move, fall, or spread over the edge or outside the limits of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I spilled coffee on my silk shirt.",
          "You've spilled something down your tie.",
          "Let's see if I can pour the juice into the glass without spilling it.",
          "He dropped a bag of sugar and it spilled all over the floor.",
          "Crowds of fans spilled onto the field at the end of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that has come out of a container:",
        "examples": [
          "a fuel spill on the road",
          "Could you wipe up that spill, please?",
          "In 1989, there was a massive oil spill in Alaska."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is removed from a position of power in a party or government and replaced:",
        "examples": [
          "The Premier will keep his job despite backbencher attempts to initiate a spill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a liquid to flow or fall over the edge of a container or beyond the limits of something, or of a liquid to flow or fall in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I just spilled gravy on my shirt.",
          "[ T ] He tried to fill the sugar bowl and managed to spill sugar all over the floor.",
          "[ I ] Some milk spilled on the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that has flowed or fallen out of a container:",
        "examples": [
          "The tanker started to leak oil and officials worried about a major oil spill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A spill is also a fall:",
        "examples": [
          "Jockey Luis Ortega suffered a broken ankle in a spill at Hollywood Park yesterday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spilled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) flow, move, fall, or spread over the edge or outside the limits of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I spilled coffee on my silk shirt.",
          "You've spilled something down your tie.",
          "Let's see if I can pour the juice into the glass without spilling it.",
          "He dropped a bag of sugar and it spilled all over the floor.",
          "Crowds of fans spilled onto the field at the end of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that has come out of a container:",
        "examples": [
          "a fuel spill on the road",
          "Could you wipe up that spill, please?",
          "In 1989, there was a massive oil spill in Alaska."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is removed from a position of power in a party or government and replaced:",
        "examples": [
          "The Premier will keep his job despite backbencher attempts to initiate a spill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a liquid to flow or fall over the edge of a container or beyond the limits of something, or of a liquid to flow or fall in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I just spilled gravy on my shirt.",
          "[ T ] He tried to fill the sugar bowl and managed to spill sugar all over the floor.",
          "[ I ] Some milk spilled on the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that has flowed or fallen out of a container:",
        "examples": [
          "The tanker started to leak oil and officials worried about a major oil spill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A spill is also a fall:",
        "examples": [
          "Jockey Luis Ortega suffered a broken ankle in a spill at Hollywood Park yesterday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spilling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) flow, move, fall, or spread over the edge or outside the limits of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I spilled coffee on my silk shirt.",
          "You've spilled something down your tie.",
          "Let's see if I can pour the juice into the glass without spilling it.",
          "He dropped a bag of sugar and it spilled all over the floor.",
          "Crowds of fans spilled onto the field at the end of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that has come out of a container:",
        "examples": [
          "a fuel spill on the road",
          "Could you wipe up that spill, please?",
          "In 1989, there was a massive oil spill in Alaska."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is removed from a position of power in a party or government and replaced:",
        "examples": [
          "The Premier will keep his job despite backbencher attempts to initiate a spill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a liquid to flow or fall over the edge of a container or beyond the limits of something, or of a liquid to flow or fall in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I just spilled gravy on my shirt.",
          "[ T ] He tried to fill the sugar bowl and managed to spill sugar all over the floor.",
          "[ I ] Some milk spilled on the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that has flowed or fallen out of a container:",
        "examples": [
          "The tanker started to leak oil and officials worried about a major oil spill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A spill is also a fall:",
        "examples": [
          "Jockey Luis Ortega suffered a broken ankle in a spill at Hollywood Park yesterday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spills": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) flow, move, fall, or spread over the edge or outside the limits of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I spilled coffee on my silk shirt.",
          "You've spilled something down your tie.",
          "Let's see if I can pour the juice into the glass without spilling it.",
          "He dropped a bag of sugar and it spilled all over the floor.",
          "Crowds of fans spilled onto the field at the end of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that has come out of a container:",
        "examples": [
          "a fuel spill on the road",
          "Could you wipe up that spill, please?",
          "In 1989, there was a massive oil spill in Alaska."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is removed from a position of power in a party or government and replaced:",
        "examples": [
          "The Premier will keep his job despite backbencher attempts to initiate a spill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a liquid to flow or fall over the edge of a container or beyond the limits of something, or of a liquid to flow or fall in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I just spilled gravy on my shirt.",
          "[ T ] He tried to fill the sugar bowl and managed to spill sugar all over the floor.",
          "[ I ] Some milk spilled on the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that has flowed or fallen out of a container:",
        "examples": [
          "The tanker started to leak oil and officials worried about a major oil spill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A spill is also a fall:",
        "examples": [
          "Jockey Luis Ortega suffered a broken ankle in a spill at Hollywood Park yesterday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spilt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) turn around and around, especially fast:",
        "examples": [
          "The earth spins on its axis.",
          "spin around/round The roulette players silently watched the wheel spin around/round.",
          "He was killed when his car hit a tree and spun off the road.",
          "Spin the ball (= make it turn around and around as you throw it) and it will change direction when it hits the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your head or the room spins, you feel as if it is turning around and around, and you cannot balance:",
        "examples": [
          "The room started spinning and I felt faint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make thread by twisting fibres:",
        "examples": [
          "He spins wool for knitting or weaving.",
          "The women learned to spin, weave, and cook.",
          "be spun into The final stage of the production of cotton is when it is spun into thread."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a thread or net of threads, by forcing or pushing a substance out through a small opening:",
        "examples": [
          "Old plastic drinks bottles are dried, crushed, heated and spun to form fibres.",
          "She watched a spider spin a web."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell a story, either to deceive someone or for entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "He spun some tale about needing to take time off work because his mother was ill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a vehicle) to move quickly, or to move quickly in a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "spin along We were spinning along, when suddenly one of our tyres burst.",
          "spin past Chris spun past in a flashy new car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movement of something turning round very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "into a spin I hit something on the road, which sent the car into a spin.",
          "Suddenly, the plane went into a spin.",
          "These clothes need another spin (= to be turned round very fast in a machine to get water out of them) - they're still very wet.",
          "put spin on She put a lot of spin on the ball (= threw or hit it in a way that made it spin)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of describing an idea or situation that makes it seem better than it really is, especially in politics:",
        "examples": [
          "put a spin on They have tried to put a positive spin on the situation.",
          "This report puts a different spin on the issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short journey in a car for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "for a spin Rupert took me for a spin in his new car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn around and around, or to cause something or someone to turn:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The earth spins on its axis.",
          "[ I ] She heard footsteps behind her, and spun around to see who was there.",
          "[ T ] The slight contact spun Joyce around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make thread by twisting fibers, or to produce something using thread:",
        "examples": [
          "Cotton is spun into thread.",
          "Spiders spin webs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of representing an event or situation to the public so that it will be understood in a way that you want it to be understood:",
        "examples": [
          "They tried to put a positive/negative spin on the story (= They tried to make it seem better or worse), but nobody was fooled.",
          "To understand spin, he said, is to understand that you get your story told without getting your fingerprints on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short trip taken for pleasure, usually in a car:",
        "examples": [
          "We went for a spin in Bill’s new car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast turning movement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I hit a patch of ice in the road, which sent the car into a spin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spinach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vegetable with wide, dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked:",
        "examples": [
          "spinach lasagne/salad"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not very enjoyable but good for you:",
        "examples": [
          "spinach cinema"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vegetable that has wide, dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or raw:",
        "examples": [
          "a spinach salad"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spinal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of the spine:",
        "examples": [
          "a spinal injury"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the spine down the center of the back:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffered a spinal injury from the fall."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spindle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a machine around which something turns, or a rod onto which thread is twisted when it is spun (= made by twisting)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the line of bones down the centre of the back that provides support for the body and protects the spinal cord:",
        "examples": [
          "She injured her spine in a riding accident.",
          "figurative The Apennine mountains form the spine (= central row of mountains) of Italy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, sharp point like a needle growing out of an animal such as a hedgehog or a plant such as a cactus",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the narrow strip where the cover of a book is joined to the pages, usually with the title and writer's name printed on it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the line of bones down the center of the back that provides support for the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the thin, pointed objects that are part of the outer surface of some animals and plants:",
        "examples": [
          "Be careful of the cactus spines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a book where the pages are attached and which usually shows the writer’s name and title on its outer part",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spineless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A spineless person does not have much determination and is not willing to take risks:",
        "examples": [
          "He was, she concluded, a spineless individual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking determination and the willingness to take risks:",
        "examples": [
          "It upset me to realize how spineless I was."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spinner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, a bowler who makes the ball turn around and around as he or she throws it, or a ball that is bowled in that way:",
        "examples": [
          "a left-arm spinner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes thread by twisting fibres",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment for displaying goods in a store that turns completely around so that they can be seen more clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "Put these books on the spinner near the counter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spinning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a form of exercise that is done inside a building on a machine like a bicycle that you ride very fast without moving forwards:",
        "examples": [
          "Spinning is the just the best workout for me.",
          "Spin classes are very popular, so make sure you arrive early."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) turn around and around, especially fast:",
        "examples": [
          "The earth spins on its axis.",
          "spin around/round The roulette players silently watched the wheel spin around/round.",
          "He was killed when his car hit a tree and spun off the road.",
          "Spin the ball (= make it turn around and around as you throw it) and it will change direction when it hits the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your head or the room spins, you feel as if it is turning around and around, and you cannot balance:",
        "examples": [
          "The room started spinning and I felt faint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make thread by twisting fibres:",
        "examples": [
          "He spins wool for knitting or weaving.",
          "The women learned to spin, weave, and cook.",
          "be spun into The final stage of the production of cotton is when it is spun into thread."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create a thread or net of threads, by forcing or pushing a substance out through a small opening:",
        "examples": [
          "Old plastic drinks bottles are dried, crushed, heated and spun to form fibres.",
          "She watched a spider spin a web."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell a story, either to deceive someone or for entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "He spun some tale about needing to take time off work because his mother was ill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a vehicle) to move quickly, or to move quickly in a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "spin along We were spinning along, when suddenly one of our tyres burst.",
          "spin past Chris spun past in a flashy new car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movement of something turning round very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "into a spin I hit something on the road, which sent the car into a spin.",
          "Suddenly, the plane went into a spin.",
          "These clothes need another spin (= to be turned round very fast in a machine to get water out of them) - they're still very wet.",
          "put spin on She put a lot of spin on the ball (= threw or hit it in a way that made it spin)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of describing an idea or situation that makes it seem better than it really is, especially in politics:",
        "examples": [
          "put a spin on They have tried to put a positive spin on the situation.",
          "This report puts a different spin on the issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short journey in a car for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "for a spin Rupert took me for a spin in his new car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn around and around, or to cause something or someone to turn:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The earth spins on its axis.",
          "[ I ] She heard footsteps behind her, and spun around to see who was there.",
          "[ T ] The slight contact spun Joyce around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make thread by twisting fibers, or to produce something using thread:",
        "examples": [
          "Cotton is spun into thread.",
          "Spiders spin webs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of representing an event or situation to the public so that it will be understood in a way that you want it to be understood:",
        "examples": [
          "They tried to put a positive/negative spin on the story (= They tried to make it seem better or worse), but nobody was fooled.",
          "To understand spin, he said, is to understand that you get your story told without getting your fingerprints on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short trip taken for pleasure, usually in a car:",
        "examples": [
          "We went for a spin in Bill’s new car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fast turning movement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I hit a patch of ice in the road, which sent the car into a spin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spinster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is not married, especially a woman who is no longer young and seems unlikely ever to marry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is not married, esp. a woman who is no longer young and seems unlikely ever to marry",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spiral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shape made up of curves, each one above or wider than the one before:",
        "examples": [
          "spiral-shaped A corkscrew is spiral-shaped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a price, etc. becomes lower, or a situation gets worse and is difficult to control because one bad event causes another:",
        "examples": [
          "This year's downward spiral of house prices has depressed the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a kick or throw of the ball that spins on its long axis (= imaginary straight line going through the centre of an object that is spinning) as it is thrown in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "The quarterback threw a perfect spiral into the hands of the wide receiver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a spiral:",
        "examples": [
          "With one wing damaged, the model airplane spiralled downwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If costs, prices, etc. spiral, they increase faster and faster:",
        "examples": [
          "Spiralling costs have squeezed profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of prices, etc.) to become less, at a faster and faster rate:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees were demanding higher wages at a time when productivity was spiralling downwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a situation spirals, it quickly gets worse in a way that becomes more and more difficult to control:",
        "examples": [
          "spiral out of control Violence in the country is threatening to spiral out of control.",
          "spiral into The housing slump has spiralled into a credit crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person spirals, their mental health becomes worse. :",
        "examples": [
          "He has learnt to recognize when he is spiralling.",
          "spiral into She spiralled into depression after the death of her brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shaped in a series of curves, each one above or wider than the one before:",
        "examples": [
          "a spiral staircase",
          "a spiral galaxy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shape of a continuous, curving line that forms circles around a center point:",
        "examples": [
          "A corkscrew is made in a spiral.",
          "fig. Roy was bitter about the downward spiral of his life (= it was becoming continuously worse)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a spiral:",
        "examples": [
          "The engine quit, and my beautiful model airplane spiraled downward.",
          "High winds spiraled around the storm center."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which prices, levels, rates, etc. go down, or in which a situation gets worse and is difficult to control because one bad event causes another:",
        "examples": [
          "a spiral of sth The world's two biggest economies are caught in a spiral of borrowing.",
          "This year's downward spiral of house prices has depressed the market.",
          "My former colleagues have been stuck in a spiral that continues to say, the only way we can continue our profit margins is to cut good journalism, and that is to me a death spiral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if costs, prices, etc. spiral, they increase quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Costs spiral, and the patient is subjected to tests they don't need.",
          "Inflation began to spiral upward.",
          "spiral (from sth) to sth The country's foreign debt spiralled from $840 million to $2.6 billion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if costs, prices, etc. spiral downwards, they go down quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Stock prices have spiralled downwards for the past two weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a situation spirals out of control, it becomes impossible to control because one bad event causes another:",
        "examples": [
          "The project spiraled out of control, running $300 million over budget.",
          "There is a great deal of evidence that internet gambling is spiralling rapidly out of control."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spiraling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shape made up of curves, each one above or wider than the one before:",
        "examples": [
          "spiral-shaped A corkscrew is spiral-shaped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a price, etc. becomes lower, or a situation gets worse and is difficult to control because one bad event causes another:",
        "examples": [
          "This year's downward spiral of house prices has depressed the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a kick or throw of the ball that spins on its long axis (= imaginary straight line going through the centre of an object that is spinning) as it is thrown in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "The quarterback threw a perfect spiral into the hands of the wide receiver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a spiral:",
        "examples": [
          "With one wing damaged, the model airplane spiralled downwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If costs, prices, etc. spiral, they increase faster and faster:",
        "examples": [
          "Spiralling costs have squeezed profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of prices, etc.) to become less, at a faster and faster rate:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees were demanding higher wages at a time when productivity was spiralling downwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a situation spirals, it quickly gets worse in a way that becomes more and more difficult to control:",
        "examples": [
          "spiral out of control Violence in the country is threatening to spiral out of control.",
          "spiral into The housing slump has spiralled into a credit crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person spirals, their mental health becomes worse. :",
        "examples": [
          "He has learnt to recognize when he is spiralling.",
          "spiral into She spiralled into depression after the death of her brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shaped in a series of curves, each one above or wider than the one before:",
        "examples": [
          "a spiral staircase",
          "a spiral galaxy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shape of a continuous, curving line that forms circles around a center point:",
        "examples": [
          "A corkscrew is made in a spiral.",
          "fig. Roy was bitter about the downward spiral of his life (= it was becoming continuously worse)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a spiral:",
        "examples": [
          "The engine quit, and my beautiful model airplane spiraled downward.",
          "High winds spiraled around the storm center."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which prices, levels, rates, etc. go down, or in which a situation gets worse and is difficult to control because one bad event causes another:",
        "examples": [
          "a spiral of sth The world's two biggest economies are caught in a spiral of borrowing.",
          "This year's downward spiral of house prices has depressed the market.",
          "My former colleagues have been stuck in a spiral that continues to say, the only way we can continue our profit margins is to cut good journalism, and that is to me a death spiral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if costs, prices, etc. spiral, they increase quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Costs spiral, and the patient is subjected to tests they don't need.",
          "Inflation began to spiral upward.",
          "spiral (from sth) to sth The country's foreign debt spiralled from $840 million to $2.6 billion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if costs, prices, etc. spiral downwards, they go down quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Stock prices have spiralled downwards for the past two weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a situation spirals out of control, it becomes impossible to control because one bad event causes another:",
        "examples": [
          "The project spiraled out of control, running $300 million over budget.",
          "There is a great deal of evidence that internet gambling is spiralling rapidly out of control."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially on top of a church tower",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall, narrow structure that rises to a point, esp. on a church:",
        "examples": [
          "The mountains’ rocky spires surrounded us."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spirit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of thinking, feeling, or behaving, especially a way that is typical of a particular group of people, an activity, a time, or a place:",
        "examples": [
          "team spirit The players have a very strong team spirit (= loyalty to each other).",
          "spirit of the age/times As rock musicians in the 1960s, they were very much part of the spirit of the age/times.",
          "in a spirit of We acted in a spirit of cooperation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way a person is feeling, or that people in general are feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "in high/low spirits I've been in high/low spirits (= feeling happy/sad) lately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person feels much happier or people in general feel much happier:",
        "examples": [
          "As soon as I left the house and drove away, my spirits soared.",
          "Once he had reached the halfway point of the walk, his spirits soared.",
          "Our spirits soared when we heard his voice at the end of the line.",
          "Spirits soared as she scored the equalizer.",
          "In my experience, mountains set the spirits soaring like nothing else."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the principle that a law, rule, etc. was created to make stronger, rather than the particular things it says you must or must not do:",
        "examples": [
          "They followed neither the spirit nor the letter of the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show enthusiasm and enjoyment:",
        "examples": [
          "They went to the tennis club a few times but never really got into the spirit of it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to approve or encourage someone's positive attitude (= way of thinking) or action:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Come on, we can win this game.\" \"That's the spirit.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the characteristics of a person that are considered as being separate from the body, and that many religions believe continue to exist after the body dies:",
        "examples": [
          "in spirit Although he's now living in America, I feel he's with me in spirit (= I feel he is present and is influencing me, in a way that is not physical)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the form of a dead person, similar to a ghost, or the feeling that a dead person is present although you cannot see them:",
        "examples": [
          "an evil spirit",
          "The spirits of long-dead warriors seemed to haunt the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "enthusiasm, energy, or courage:",
        "examples": [
          "with spirit The orchestra performed The Rite of Spring with great spirit.",
          "break someone's spirit The torture failed to break the prisoner's spirit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong alcoholic drink:",
        "examples": [
          "Vodka is a type of spirit.",
          "Spirits are more expensive than beer, but they get you drunk faster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Some types of spirit are alcoholic liquids used especially for cleaning, mixing with paint, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "white spirit Thin the paint with white spirit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move someone or something out of or away from a place secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "Somehow the prisoners managed to spirit news out to the world outside.",
          "We managed to spirit her away to the countryside for a few days.",
          "Criminals bought the jewels and spirited them off the island.",
          "My task was to get hold of the documents and spirit them out of the country.",
          "The only way to protect the boy was to spirit him away from his home town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of mind or attitude:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s very important to play the game in the right spirit.",
          "Rock music in the 1960s expressed the spirit of the times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the inner character of a person, thought of as different from the material person we can see and touch:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] All her life she remained young in spirit, bubbling with ideas.",
          "[ C ] It is a belief of many religions that your spirit lives on after your body dies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A spirit is also something that can be felt to be present but cannot be seen, similar to a ghost.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "enthusiasm and energy:",
        "examples": [
          "The orchestra performed the symphony with great spirit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move someone or something secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Everyone wonders who spirited away the body."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spirited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "enthusiastic and determined:",
        "examples": [
          "The home team's spirited playing ensured them a comfortable victory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the mood mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "low-spirited (= sad)",
          "The children are rather high-spirited (= excited and happy)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of energy and enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an unusually spirited performance of the play."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spirits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way a person is feeling, or that people in general are feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "in high/low spirits I've been in high/low spirits (= feeling happy/sad) lately.",
          "lift/raise someone's spirits Her spirits lifted/rose (= she felt happier) as she read the letter.",
          "dash someone's spirits The negative reply dashed his spirits (= made him unhappy).",
          "We sang silly songs to keep our spirits up.",
          "Last time I saw Jeremy, he was in fine spirits.",
          "That night spirits were high among the group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong alcoholic drink; liquor:",
        "examples": [
          "Sale of beer, wine, or spirits to anyone under 21 is illegal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mood:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve been in low spirits all day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spiritual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to deep feelings and beliefs, especially religious beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "Traditional ways of life fulfilled both economic and spiritual needs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of religious song, originally developed by African Americans in the US",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kind of religious song, originally developed by African-Americans",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the inner character of a person:",
        "examples": [
          "Religion focuses on the spiritual side of life.",
          "He’s the group’s spiritual leader."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spirituality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality that involves deep feelings and beliefs of a religious nature, rather than the physical parts of life",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spiritually": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to deep feelings and beliefs, especially religious beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "They showed great strength, both morally and spiritually.",
          "Many people are less formally religious than they once were, but more spiritually hungry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to force out the contents of the mouth, especially saliva:",
        "examples": [
          "Bob Ewell spat contemptuously right in the lawyer's face.",
          "He spat the meat out in disgust.",
          "They bought watermelons and ate them as they walked, spitting out the seeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or shout words quickly and angrily:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"Get out!\" she spat, when Ace appeared in the doorway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something hot, such as a fire, spits, it produces short, sharp noises and throws out little pieces.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rain very slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "If it's only spitting (with rain), perhaps we don't need waterproofs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin, metal stick put through a piece of food, especially meat, so that it can be cooked above a fire:",
        "examples": [
          "Roast the lamb on a spit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin, flat beach that goes out into the sea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "saliva, especially when it is outside the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "She used a little spit on a tissue to wipe the mirror clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force out liquid in the mouth, esp. saliva (= liquid produced in the mouth):",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He spat on the ground and stared straight ahead.",
          "[ M ] fig. He angrily spat an insult out (= said it quickly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin rod put through meat to hold it while it cooks over a fire",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin point of land that sticks out into water:",
        "examples": [
          "Our hotel was perched on a spit of land in the harbor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "saliva (= liquid produced in the mouth):",
        "examples": [
          "Spit dribbled down his chin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(used before one fact that makes another fact surprising) despite:",
        "examples": [
          "In spite of his injury, Ricardo will play in Saturday's match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you do something that you do not intend to do and are trying not to do:",
        "examples": [
          "She started to laugh, in spite of herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of anger towards another person that makes someone want to annoy, upset, or hurt them, especially in a small way:",
        "examples": [
          "out of/from spite He's the sort of man who would let down the tyres on your car just out of/from spite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally annoy, upset, or hurt someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I almost think he died without making a will just to spite his family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the desire to annoy, upset, or hurt someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He let the air out of your tires just for spite."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spiteful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wanting to annoy, upset, or hurt another person, especially in a small way, because you feel angry towards them:",
        "examples": [
          "a spiteful child",
          "That was a spiteful thing to say!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to force out the contents of the mouth, especially saliva:",
        "examples": [
          "Bob Ewell spat contemptuously right in the lawyer's face.",
          "He spat the meat out in disgust.",
          "They bought watermelons and ate them as they walked, spitting out the seeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or shout words quickly and angrily:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"Get out!\" she spat, when Ace appeared in the doorway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something hot, such as a fire, spits, it produces short, sharp noises and throws out little pieces.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rain very slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "If it's only spitting (with rain), perhaps we don't need waterproofs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin, metal stick put through a piece of food, especially meat, so that it can be cooked above a fire:",
        "examples": [
          "Roast the lamb on a spit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin, flat beach that goes out into the sea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "saliva, especially when it is outside the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "She used a little spit on a tissue to wipe the mirror clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force out liquid in the mouth, esp. saliva (= liquid produced in the mouth):",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He spat on the ground and stared straight ahead.",
          "[ M ] fig. He angrily spat an insult out (= said it quickly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin rod put through meat to hold it while it cooks over a fire",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin point of land that sticks out into water:",
        "examples": [
          "Our hotel was perched on a spit of land in the harbor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "saliva (= liquid produced in the mouth):",
        "examples": [
          "Spit dribbled down his chin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spitting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spitz": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of dog that has a thick coat of hair and a furry tail that curves over the back:",
        "examples": [
          "There are at least 50 different breeds of spitz, including the Akita and the Pomeranian.",
          "Many spitzes were bred as working dogs for northern climates, including those used as sled dogs, like Malamutes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "splash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a liquid splashes or if you splash a liquid, it falls on or hits something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Water was splashing from a hole in the roof.",
          "Unfortunately some paint splashed onto the rug.",
          "She splashed her face with cold water.",
          "She poured a large gin and splashed soda into it from a siphon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in water so that drops of it go in all directions:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids were splashing (about/around) in the shallow end of the swimming pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to print or show something, or be printed or shown, in a very noticeable way:",
        "examples": [
          "Several newspapers splashed colour pictures of the star across their front pages.",
          "The story has splashed all over Canadian newspapers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of a liquid that has fallen or been dropped:",
        "examples": [
          "There were several splashes of white paint on the carpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the noise of something hitting or moving in water:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard a splash and then saw that Toni had fallen in the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone bright or very noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "The little girl in her flowery dress provides the only splash of colour in the picture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shocking or exciting news story that is given a lot of attention in a newspaper or news programme:",
        "examples": [
          "The revelation would have been a splash in every newspaper.",
          "She came to me because there's been a big splash in the newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to scatter liquid or to cause liquid to scatter through the air or onto something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She splashed her face with cold water.",
          "[ I ] Kids love to splash around in mud puddles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bright area of color or light:",
        "examples": [
          "a splash of sunlight",
          "The child’s red dress brought a splash of color to the picture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of liquid scattered, or the sound made by liquid being scattered:",
        "examples": [
          "I wiped up the splashes from the floor.",
          "Jimmy jumped into the pool with a splash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "splashed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a liquid splashes or if you splash a liquid, it falls on or hits something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Water was splashing from a hole in the roof.",
          "Unfortunately some paint splashed onto the rug.",
          "She splashed her face with cold water.",
          "She poured a large gin and splashed soda into it from a siphon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in water so that drops of it go in all directions:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids were splashing (about/around) in the shallow end of the swimming pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to print or show something, or be printed or shown, in a very noticeable way:",
        "examples": [
          "Several newspapers splashed colour pictures of the star across their front pages.",
          "The story has splashed all over Canadian newspapers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "splashes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a liquid splashes or if you splash a liquid, it falls on or hits something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Water was splashing from a hole in the roof.",
          "Unfortunately some paint splashed onto the rug.",
          "She splashed her face with cold water.",
          "She poured a large gin and splashed soda into it from a siphon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in water so that drops of it go in all directions:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids were splashing (about/around) in the shallow end of the swimming pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to print or show something, or be printed or shown, in a very noticeable way:",
        "examples": [
          "Several newspapers splashed colour pictures of the star across their front pages.",
          "The story has splashed all over Canadian newspapers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of a liquid that has fallen or been dropped:",
        "examples": [
          "There were several splashes of white paint on the carpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the noise of something hitting or moving in water:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard a splash and then saw that Toni had fallen in the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone bright or very noticeable:",
        "examples": [
          "The little girl in her flowery dress provides the only splash of colour in the picture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shocking or exciting news story that is given a lot of attention in a newspaper or news programme:",
        "examples": [
          "The revelation would have been a splash in every newspaper.",
          "She came to me because there's been a big splash in the newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to scatter liquid or to cause liquid to scatter through the air or onto something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She splashed her face with cold water.",
          "[ I ] Kids love to splash around in mud puddles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bright area of color or light:",
        "examples": [
          "a splash of sunlight",
          "The child’s red dress brought a splash of color to the picture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of liquid scattered, or the sound made by liquid being scattered:",
        "examples": [
          "I wiped up the splashes from the floor.",
          "Jimmy jumped into the pool with a splash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "splashing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a liquid splashes or if you splash a liquid, it falls on or hits something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Water was splashing from a hole in the roof.",
          "Unfortunately some paint splashed onto the rug.",
          "She splashed her face with cold water.",
          "She poured a large gin and splashed soda into it from a siphon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in water so that drops of it go in all directions:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids were splashing (about/around) in the shallow end of the swimming pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to print or show something, or be printed or shown, in a very noticeable way:",
        "examples": [
          "Several newspapers splashed colour pictures of the star across their front pages.",
          "The story has splashed all over Canadian newspapers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "splat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sound of something wet hitting a surface or of something hitting the surface of a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear the splat of paint as the artist flicked it onto the canvas.",
          "The wet sock landed on the floor with a splat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that makes the sound of something wet hitting a surface or of something hitting the surface of a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "She fell splat into the water.",
          "She flipped an omelette, only to have it go splat all over the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of something wet hitting a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The tomato hit the window with a splat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "splatter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a thick liquid) to hit and cover a surface with small drops, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The bike was splattered with mud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "drops of a thick liquid that have splashed or fallen somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a splatter of paint on the floor.",
          "His car was covered in mud splatters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of something wet) to hit and scatter onto a surface in small drops, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The bike was splattered with mud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "splattered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a thick liquid) to hit and cover a surface with small drops, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The bike was splattered with mud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "splattering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a thick liquid) to hit and cover a surface with small drops, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The bike was splattered with mud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "splatters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a thick liquid) to hit and cover a surface with small drops, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The bike was splattered with mud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "drops of a thick liquid that have splashed or fallen somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a splatter of paint on the floor.",
          "His car was covered in mud splatters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of something wet) to hit and scatter onto a surface in small drops, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The bike was splattered with mud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spleen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organ near the stomach that produces and cleans the body's blood",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of anger and disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "mainly UK She threatened, in a fit/burst of spleen, to resign.",
          "Shareholders used the conference as an opportunity to vent their spleen on (= get angry with) the Board of Directors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spleens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organ near the stomach that produces and cleans the body's blood",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of anger and disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "mainly UK She threatened, in a fit/burst of spleen, to resign.",
          "Shareholders used the conference as an opportunity to vent their spleen on (= get angry with) the Board of Directors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "splendid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "excellent, or beautiful and impressive:",
        "examples": [
          "We had splendid food/a splendid holiday/splendid weather.",
          "You look splendid in that outfit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely good, large, or important:",
        "examples": [
          "Our splendid weather ended with a terrible storm.",
          "The splendid old opera house was torn down."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "splendidly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely well:",
        "examples": [
          "So far this new routine is working splendidly.",
          "You are doing your job splendidly. Keep it up!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is excellent, or beautiful and impressive:",
        "examples": [
          "All the recipes are splendidly clear.",
          "I also came across the splendidly named Ace Atkins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very well; admirably:",
        "examples": [
          "Although we were very different, we got along splendidly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "splendor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great beauty that attracts admiration and attention:",
        "examples": [
          "They bought a decaying 16th-century manor house and restored it to its original splendor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beautiful features or qualities of a place, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "the splendors of Venice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great beauty, or something that causes admiration and attention:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] It took several years to restore the building to its original splendor.",
          "[ C ] We can only imagine the splendors of ancient Rome."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "splice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to join two pieces of rope, film, etc. together at their ends in order to form one long piece:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists have discovered how to splice pieces of DNA."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a join between two pieces of something so that they form one long piece",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join the ends of something so that they become one piece:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists splice genes to produce the protein."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "splicing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join two pieces of rope, film, etc. together at their ends in order to form one long piece:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists have discovered how to splice pieces of DNA."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spliff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cigarette containing the drug cannabis",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "splinter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, sharp, broken piece of wood, glass, plastic, or similar material:",
        "examples": [
          "splinter (of) The girl had a splinter (of wood) in her toe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break into small, sharp pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "The edges of the plastic cover had cracked and splintered.",
          "splinter into figurative The danger is that the Conservative Party may splinter into several smaller political parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, sharp, piece of wood, glass, or similar material that has broken off a larger piece:",
        "examples": [
          "She tried to ignore the splinter in her foot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "splintering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break into small, sharp pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "The edges of the plastic cover had cracked and splintered.",
          "splinter into figurative The danger is that the Conservative Party may splinter into several smaller political parties."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "splinters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, sharp, broken piece of wood, glass, plastic, or similar material:",
        "examples": [
          "splinter (of) The girl had a splinter (of wood) in her toe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break into small, sharp pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "The edges of the plastic cover had cracked and splintered.",
          "splinter into figurative The danger is that the Conservative Party may splinter into several smaller political parties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, sharp, piece of wood, glass, or similar material that has broken off a larger piece:",
        "examples": [
          "She tried to ignore the splinter in her foot."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "split": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line:",
        "examples": [
          "be split between The prize was split between Susan and Kate.",
          "split something in something Split the aubergines in half and cover with breadcrumbs.",
          "split someone/something (up) into something The teacher split the children (up) into three groups.",
          "split something with someone informal I'll split (= share) this croissant with you.",
          "His trousers split when he tried to jump the fence.",
          "[ + obj + adj  ] The woman had split her head open (= got a long, deep wound in her head) when she was thrown off the horse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form cracks:",
        "examples": [
          "The wooden floor had cracked and split in the heat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the people in an organization or group split, or if something splits them, they disagree and form smaller groups:",
        "examples": [
          "The childcare issue has split the employers' group.",
          "split down the middle The union executive has split down the middle (= divided into two equal-sized groups who disagree with each other) on what to do next.",
          "split (off) from A group of extremists split (off) from the Labour Party to form a new \"Workers Party\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you split the difference, you agree on a number or amount that is exactly in the middle of the difference between two other numbers or amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "I suggested that we split the difference between his current salary and what we had initially offered for the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept that you will reduce your demands or change your opinion in order to reach an agreement with someone :",
        "examples": [
          "She is always trying to split the difference and please everyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell other people secret and damaging information about someone:",
        "examples": [
          "split on someone to someone They knew Josie wouldn't split on them to the teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin hole in something where it has broken apart:",
        "examples": [
          "split in Rain was getting in through a split in the plastic sheeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a group of people is divided into smaller groups because they disagree about something:",
        "examples": [
          "split between There is a widening split between senior managers and the rest of the workforce.",
          "split in/within The tax issue has caused a split in/within the government.",
          "split in There was a 75/25 split in the voting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of sitting on the floor with your legs straight out and flat along the floor in opposite directions:",
        "examples": [
          "do the splits Can you do the splits?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time that is recorded after part of a race, or the part of a race itself:",
        "examples": [
          "If you look at the splits of the other boats, it looks like the race will be close.",
          "She swam the fastest split in U.S. relay history.",
          "At the split time on the first descent he was in 5th place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide into two or more parts, esp. along a particular line:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I suggest we split the profits between us.",
          "[ T ] The teacher split the class into three groups.",
          "[ I ] His pants split when he jumped the fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang To split also means to leave a place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The movie was boring, so I split."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin tear, or a division:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a split in this sheet.",
          "Peace talks are threatened by a split among rebel leaders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide or cause to divide into two or more parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The senior leadership finally concluded that it made sense for the two businesses to split.",
          "The roles of chief executive and chairman could be split.",
          "split sth between sth It is thought that Mr Snow's job will now be split between general insurance and life insurance.",
          "split sth equally/evenly She splits her time equally between work and home.",
          "split sth up into sth The corporation was split up into three separate companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a part of an organization splits or is split from the larger organization, it becomes its own independent organization:",
        "examples": [
          "split (sth) from sth The Shanghai enterprise split from a joint venture with S.C. Johnson.",
          "split sth into sth The electronics division was split off into a freestanding company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide money in order to share it between people, organizations, or groups:",
        "examples": [
          "split sth between sb/sth Sales-tax money will be split between the city and the state.",
          "The online magazine recorded revenues of $11.5m split equally between subscription fees and advertising.",
          "split sth two/three/four, etc. ways We will split the profits three ways.",
          "split sth 50-50/60-40/70-30, etc. Let's split the cost 50-50."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide shares of a company into two or more shares with lower value:",
        "examples": [
          "Some analysts said the company is splitting its stock to gain investors' attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a group of people or their opinions split or are split, some people have one opinion and others have a different opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "The ruling party was split on the issue.",
          "be split between sb Opinions were split cleanly between workers and managers.",
          "split 50-50/55-45/60-40, etc. Shareholders split 55-45 in the vote to install the new CEO."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "The partners split after working together for fifteen years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of dividing each of a company's shares into two or more shares:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies that announce stock splits often see their shares rise before the split as investors anticipate demand."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "splits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of sitting on the floor with your legs straight out and flat along the floor in opposite directions:",
        "examples": [
          "do the splits Can you do the splits?",
          "She does a backward gliding thing when she's doing a split.",
          "At 50, she is still flexible enough to perform the splits.",
          "He makes doing the splits look easy.",
          "She ends her dance routine in the splits."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "splitting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very severe pain that you feel in your head",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very strong, severe, or painful:",
        "examples": [
          "a splitting headache",
          "an ear-splitting noise"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "splurge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to spend a lot of money on buying goods, especially expensive goods:",
        "examples": [
          "I feel like splurging (out) on a new dress.",
          "I can happily splurge 3,000 pounds in one day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone spends a lot of money buying something expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "Charlotte made a rare splurge on an expensive bottle of perfume.",
          "We can't afford a spending splurge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend money on something that is more expensive than you usually buy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We could save the money or splurge on a new car"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend a lot on goods, especially expensive goods:",
        "examples": [
          "Most people don't go out and splurge and spend all their money on cars and jewellery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spluttering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak in a quick and confused way, producing short, unclear noises because of surprise, anger, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"But, er ... when, um, ... how?\" he spluttered.",
          "The old gentleman was spluttering with indignation.",
          "He sputtered an apology about being 14 minutes late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) to produce short, unclear noises from your mouth, especially because you cannot breathe properly:",
        "examples": [
          "Gasping, choking, spluttering, she struggled to escape.",
          "She took too big a gulp of whisky and started to cough and splutter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an engine or machine) to make a series of short, unclear noises:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the engines spluttered as if it was short of fuel.",
          "I can hear a coffee machine spluttering away."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "splutters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak in a quick and confused way, producing short, unclear noises because of surprise, anger, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"But, er ... when, um, ... how?\" he spluttered.",
          "The old gentleman was spluttering with indignation.",
          "He sputtered an apology about being 14 minutes late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) to produce short, unclear noises from your mouth, especially because you cannot breathe properly:",
        "examples": [
          "Gasping, choking, spluttering, she struggled to escape.",
          "She took too big a gulp of whisky and started to cough and splutter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an engine or machine) to make a series of short, unclear noises:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the engines spluttered as if it was short of fuel.",
          "I can hear a coffee machine spluttering away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of speaking in a quick and confused way, producing short, unclear noises, because of surprise, anger, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I listened to his splutters of justification.",
          "A few splutters of indignation could be heard from the back row."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short, unclear noises from your mouth, especially because you cannot breathe properly:",
        "examples": [
          "She was struggling to make sense of the garbled words, splutters, and sneezes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of short, unclear noises made by an engine or machine:",
        "examples": [
          "She heard the cough and splutter of an aircraft engine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spoil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to destroy or reduce the pleasure, interest, or beauty of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He tried not to let the bad news spoil his evening.",
          "The oil spill has spoiled the whole beautiful coastline.",
          "spoil something for someone I haven't seen the film, so don't spoil it for me by telling me what happens.",
          "spoil your appetite You'll spoil your appetite for dinner if you have a cake now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When food spoils or is spoiled, it is no longer good enough to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "The dessert will spoil if you don't keep it in the fridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark a ballot paper so that it cannot be officially counted as a vote:",
        "examples": [
          "Since she supported none of the candidates, she spoiled her ballot paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone very or too well, especially by being extremely generous:",
        "examples": [
          "When I'm feeling miserable I go shopping and spoil myself - a couple of new dresses always make me feel better."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow a child to do or have everything that it wants to, usually so that it expects to get everything it wants and does not show respect to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "spoiled child Mr Harvey, unable for once to do exactly as he wanted, sulked just like a spoiled child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "earth, stones, etc. dug out from a hole in the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "a spoil heap"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods, advantages, profits, etc. that you get by your actions or because of your position or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "spoils of victory The spoils of victory included mounds of treasure and armour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy or damage something, or to become destroyed or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The oil spill spoiled five miles of coastline.",
          "[ T ] Don’t tell me how it ends, you’ll spoil the movie for me.",
          "[ I ] Food spoils quickly in hot weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone very well, esp. by being too generous:",
        "examples": [
          "My vacation spoiled me.",
          "\"We’re spoiling you,\" he said, handing her another cookie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spoiled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone, especially a child, who is spoiled is allowed to do or have anything that they want, usually with the result that they behave badly and do not show respect to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He is behaving like a spoiled child!",
          "As a child she was a bit precocious and spoilt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "treated very well, and better than is usual or expected :",
        "examples": [
          "The children cooked all the meals on Mother's Day - I felt really spoiled.",
          "We had a woman come and clean our house twice a week - we were so spoiled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "destroyed, damaged, or no longer able to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "spoiled meat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) treated very well or too well:",
        "examples": [
          "You’re acting like a spoiled brat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spoiler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device on a car or aircraft that is positioned so that it stops the air from flowing around the vehicle in a smooth way and so helps to control it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper article, television programme, etc. that is produced just before or at the same time as another similar one in order to take attention away from it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "information in a newspaper article, blog, etc. that tells you what happens in a television programme, which may spoil your enjoyment of it if you have not already seen it:",
        "examples": [
          "Spoiler alert - if you haven't seen Sunday's episode, stop reading now!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spoilers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device on a car or aircraft that is positioned so that it stops the air from flowing around the vehicle in a smooth way and so helps to control it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper article, television programme, etc. that is produced just before or at the same time as another similar one in order to take attention away from it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "information in a newspaper article, blog, etc. that tells you what happens in a television programme, which may spoil your enjoyment of it if you have not already seen it:",
        "examples": [
          "Spoiler alert - if you haven't seen Sunday's episode, stop reading now!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spoiling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to destroy or reduce the pleasure, interest, or beauty of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He tried not to let the bad news spoil his evening.",
          "The oil spill has spoiled the whole beautiful coastline.",
          "spoil something for someone I haven't seen the film, so don't spoil it for me by telling me what happens.",
          "spoil your appetite You'll spoil your appetite for dinner if you have a cake now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When food spoils or is spoiled, it is no longer good enough to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "The dessert will spoil if you don't keep it in the fridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark a ballot paper so that it cannot be officially counted as a vote:",
        "examples": [
          "Since she supported none of the candidates, she spoiled her ballot paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone very or too well, especially by being extremely generous:",
        "examples": [
          "When I'm feeling miserable I go shopping and spoil myself - a couple of new dresses always make me feel better."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow a child to do or have everything that it wants to, usually so that it expects to get everything it wants and does not show respect to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "spoiled child Mr Harvey, unable for once to do exactly as he wanted, sulked just like a spoiled child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "earth, stones, etc. dug out from a hole in the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "a spoil heap"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods, advantages, profits, etc. that you get by your actions or because of your position or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "spoils of victory The spoils of victory included mounds of treasure and armour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy or damage something, or to become destroyed or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The oil spill spoiled five miles of coastline.",
          "[ T ] Don’t tell me how it ends, you’ll spoil the movie for me.",
          "[ I ] Food spoils quickly in hot weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone very well, esp. by being too generous:",
        "examples": [
          "My vacation spoiled me.",
          "\"We’re spoiling you,\" he said, handing her another cookie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spoils": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "goods, advantages, profits, etc. that you get by your actions or because of your position or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "spoils of victory The spoils of victory included mounds of treasure and armour.",
          "spoils of war Soldiers were recruited with promises that they would share in the spoils of war.",
          "The two parties will have to decide how to divide the spoils of power.",
          "He was elected on a promise to spread the spoils of a growing economy more broadly across the country.",
          "Her family still benefits from the spoils of slavery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods, advantages, or profits obtained by winning a war or being in a particular position or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Only one competitor wins and gets the spoils of victory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spoilt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "another spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spoke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of speak",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the rods that join the edge of a wheel to its centre, so giving the wheel its strength:",
        "examples": [
          "a bicycle spoke"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of speak",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the rods that join the edge of a wheel to its center to strengthen it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spoken": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of speak",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "language that is spoken, not written or sung:",
        "examples": [
          "The library holds recordings of the spoken word as well as music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "speaking in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "a softly-spoken young man",
          "a well-spoken lady"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of speak",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spokesman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is chosen by a group or organization to speak officially to the public for them:",
        "examples": [
          "a government spokesperson"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male spokesperson",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who acts as a spokesperson:",
        "examples": [
          "The spokesman repeated the company's claim that it was not to blame for the accident."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spokesperson": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is chosen to speak officially for a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "A spokesperson for the airline said that flights would run as scheduled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who makes official, public statements for a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a government spokesperson"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is chosen or employed by a person or organization to speak officially to the public for them:",
        "examples": [
          "A company spokesperson said that customers would get their money by the end of this week.",
          "a spokesperson for sb/sth A spokesperson for the company noted that premium increases have fallen from 19% to 10% per year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sponge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft substance that is full of small holes and can absorb a lot of liquid, and is used for washing and cleaning",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of rubbing something or someone with a wet sponge or cloth in order to clean it, him, or her:",
        "examples": [
          "Give it a sponge with a damp cloth - that will remove the mud stains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft cake made with eggs, sugar, and flour and usually a type of fat such as butter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get money, food, etc. from other people, especially in order to live without working:",
        "examples": [
          "sponging off the state"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub something or someone with a wet sponge or cloth, especially to clean it, him, or her:",
        "examples": [
          "Most food stains will come off if you sponge the material with a little detergent.",
          "The doctor told me to sponge Erik down with cold water in order to lower his temperature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is full of holes, soft when wet, and able to absorb a lot of liquid, used for washing and cleaning:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He wiped off the table with a soapy sponge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get money, food, or other needs from other people rather than by taking care of yourself, or to live by getting help from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He’s been sponging off her for years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wash or clean, esp. by using a wet sponge or cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "Sponge the stain promptly with cold water.",
          "[ M ] She’s always sponging off the kitchen counter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spongy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "soft and able to absorb or having already absorbed a lot of liquid, like a sponge",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "soft and able to absorb a lot of liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "The ground was damp and spongy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sponsor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a business or other organization) to pay for someone to do something or for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The participants' employers sponsor them for the six-month training program.",
          "His organization sponsored the study."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a business or other organization) to pay the costs of a sports event, concert, etc., or of a sportsperson, in return for advertising:",
        "examples": [
          "BMW has plenty of practice sponsoring golf tournaments in Europe.",
          "The team is sponsored by JVC, so the players wear the letters JVC on their shirts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to give money to someone who is taking part in an event to raise money for a special reason, especially to help people who are suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "Eva said she was doing a ten-mile walk for charity and asked if I'd sponsor her.",
          "Get your friends and family to sponsor you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a bill (= a formal statement of a planned new law) and try to get people to vote for it:",
        "examples": [
          "A bill is normally sponsored by the cabinet and introduced into Parliament by a cabinet minister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize talks between different groups:",
        "examples": [
          "The World Health Organization sponsored talks on an international convention meant to reduce smoking and tobacco-related disease.",
          "It was the first time that the USA had officially sponsored negotiations between the two sides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially take responsibility for someone else's actions:",
        "examples": [
          "In general, immigrants qualified by having a close relative or employer sponsor them for a visa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the Christian church) to be someone's godparent at a baptism ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "The children are very close to the godparents who sponsored them at baptism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that supports a person, organization, or activity by giving money:",
        "examples": [
          "All the major theatres now have sponsors, especially for high-cost productions.",
          "The players wore shirts with the sponsor's logo on the front."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who agrees to give money to someone who is taking part in an event to raise money for a special reason, especially to help people who are suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "How many sponsors have you got?",
          "The children have been collecting sponsors for their swimathon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who writes a bill (= a formal statement of a planned new law) and tries to get people to vote for it:",
        "examples": [
          "I commend the bill 's sponsor for introducing such necessary legislation.",
          "The Senator is listed as a sponsor on all five bills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who officially takes responsibility for someone else's actions:",
        "examples": [
          "Under the program, family members would act as sponsors for addicts.",
          "For immigrants without a sponsor, marriage to a U. S. citizen can be the fastest route to legal status."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the Christian religion) a person who, at a baptism ceremony, promises to help a new member of the religion, usually a child, in religious and moral matters:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a sponsor at the baptism of Richard and Eliza's daughter Elizabeth in 1837."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support a person, organization, or activity by giving money, encouragement, or other help:",
        "examples": [
          "The Rotary Club sponsors Little League baseball in the summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide money for a television or radio programme, website, sports event, or other activity in exchange for advertising:",
        "examples": [
          "We found a major shoe manufacturer that would like to sponsor the series.",
          "The event was sponsored by several local businesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone in a position of authority sponsors a new idea, especially a law, they give it their support:",
        "examples": [
          "Six Senators originally sponsored the bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money to support a person, organization, or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "We sponsor children in developing countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or organization that provides money for a television or radio programme, website, sports event, or other activity in exchange for advertising:",
        "examples": [
          "And now a word from our sponsors.",
          "We are grateful to our corporate sponsors for making this event free to the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone in a position of authority who gives their support to a new idea, especially a new law:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill is sponsored by one Democrat and one Republican."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who supports a person, organization, or activity by giving money:",
        "examples": [
          "We encourage our employees to become sponsors of participants in the charity run."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sponsored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to an event in which each person taking part collects promises from people to give them money when they have completed the event:",
        "examples": [
          "A sponsored walk in aid of the local school is scheduled to take place next week.",
          "A sponsored fitness workout has raised £3,800 in memory of a young cancer victim."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sponsoring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a business or other organization) to pay for someone to do something or for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The participants' employers sponsor them for the six-month training program.",
          "His organization sponsored the study."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a business or other organization) to pay the costs of a sports event, concert, etc., or of a sportsperson, in return for advertising:",
        "examples": [
          "BMW has plenty of practice sponsoring golf tournaments in Europe.",
          "The team is sponsored by JVC, so the players wear the letters JVC on their shirts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to give money to someone who is taking part in an event to raise money for a special reason, especially to help people who are suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "Eva said she was doing a ten-mile walk for charity and asked if I'd sponsor her.",
          "Get your friends and family to sponsor you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a bill (= a formal statement of a planned new law) and try to get people to vote for it:",
        "examples": [
          "A bill is normally sponsored by the cabinet and introduced into Parliament by a cabinet minister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize talks between different groups:",
        "examples": [
          "The World Health Organization sponsored talks on an international convention meant to reduce smoking and tobacco-related disease.",
          "It was the first time that the USA had officially sponsored negotiations between the two sides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially take responsibility for someone else's actions:",
        "examples": [
          "In general, immigrants qualified by having a close relative or employer sponsor them for a visa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the Christian church) to be someone's godparent at a baptism ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "The children are very close to the godparents who sponsored them at baptism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sponsors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a business or other organization) to pay for someone to do something or for something to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The participants' employers sponsor them for the six-month training program.",
          "His organization sponsored the study."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a business or other organization) to pay the costs of a sports event, concert, etc., or of a sportsperson, in return for advertising:",
        "examples": [
          "BMW has plenty of practice sponsoring golf tournaments in Europe.",
          "The team is sponsored by JVC, so the players wear the letters JVC on their shirts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to give money to someone who is taking part in an event to raise money for a special reason, especially to help people who are suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "Eva said she was doing a ten-mile walk for charity and asked if I'd sponsor her.",
          "Get your friends and family to sponsor you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a bill (= a formal statement of a planned new law) and try to get people to vote for it:",
        "examples": [
          "A bill is normally sponsored by the cabinet and introduced into Parliament by a cabinet minister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize talks between different groups:",
        "examples": [
          "The World Health Organization sponsored talks on an international convention meant to reduce smoking and tobacco-related disease.",
          "It was the first time that the USA had officially sponsored negotiations between the two sides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially take responsibility for someone else's actions:",
        "examples": [
          "In general, immigrants qualified by having a close relative or employer sponsor them for a visa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the Christian church) to be someone's godparent at a baptism ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "The children are very close to the godparents who sponsored them at baptism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that supports a person, organization, or activity by giving money:",
        "examples": [
          "All the major theatres now have sponsors, especially for high-cost productions.",
          "The players wore shirts with the sponsor's logo on the front."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who agrees to give money to someone who is taking part in an event to raise money for a special reason, especially to help people who are suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "How many sponsors have you got?",
          "The children have been collecting sponsors for their swimathon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who writes a bill (= a formal statement of a planned new law) and tries to get people to vote for it:",
        "examples": [
          "I commend the bill 's sponsor for introducing such necessary legislation.",
          "The Senator is listed as a sponsor on all five bills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who officially takes responsibility for someone else's actions:",
        "examples": [
          "Under the program, family members would act as sponsors for addicts.",
          "For immigrants without a sponsor, marriage to a U. S. citizen can be the fastest route to legal status."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the Christian religion) a person who, at a baptism ceremony, promises to help a new member of the religion, usually a child, in religious and moral matters:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a sponsor at the baptism of Richard and Eliza's daughter Elizabeth in 1837."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support a person, organization, or activity by giving money, encouragement, or other help:",
        "examples": [
          "The Rotary Club sponsors Little League baseball in the summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide money for a television or radio programme, website, sports event, or other activity in exchange for advertising:",
        "examples": [
          "We found a major shoe manufacturer that would like to sponsor the series.",
          "The event was sponsored by several local businesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone in a position of authority sponsors a new idea, especially a law, they give it their support:",
        "examples": [
          "Six Senators originally sponsored the bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money to support a person, organization, or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "We sponsor children in developing countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or organization that provides money for a television or radio programme, website, sports event, or other activity in exchange for advertising:",
        "examples": [
          "And now a word from our sponsors.",
          "We are grateful to our corporate sponsors for making this event free to the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone in a position of authority who gives their support to a new idea, especially a new law:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill is sponsored by one Democrat and one Republican."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who supports a person, organization, or activity by giving money:",
        "examples": [
          "We encourage our employees to become sponsors of participants in the charity run."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sponsorship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "money that is given, usually by a company, to support a person, organization or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The orchestra receives £2 million a year in sponsorship from companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sponsoring someone or something or of being sponsored:",
        "examples": [
          "the brands sponsorship of sports events"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of providing money for a television or radio programme, website, sports event, or other activity in exchange for advertising:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is reviewing its €6 million a year advertising and sponsorship budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of supporting a new idea, especially a law:",
        "examples": [
          "He was criticized for his sponsorship of the bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of supporting a person, organization, or activity by giving money, encouragement, or other help:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a student sponsorship scheme, sponsoring students from 18 through university."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spontaneity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being natural rather than planned in advance:",
        "examples": [
          "You should not work out the entire mock interview beforehand or you will lose the element of spontaneity.",
          "The script has a refreshing spontaneity and sparkle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of behaving in which you do what feels natural and good whenever you want to, rather than planning things first:",
        "examples": [
          "I got fed up with his procrastinating and lack of spontaneity.",
          "He is attempting to hold on to the humour and spontaneity of his youth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spontaneous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or done in a natural, often sudden way, without any planning or without being forced:",
        "examples": [
          "His jokes seemed spontaneous, but were in fact carefully prepared beforehand.",
          "approving She's such a spontaneous, lively woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening, especially in a living thing, without being caused by something outside, or without the organism's control:",
        "examples": [
          "Since spontaneous remissions are common in rheumatoid arthritis, it is impossible to attribute them to any particular therapy.",
          "Spontaneous maturation is when meiosis continues without hormonal stimulation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening naturally, without planning or encouragement:",
        "examples": [
          "a spontaneous performance",
          "spontaneous affection"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spontaneously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is natural, often sudden, and not planned or forced:",
        "examples": [
          "This story may prompt you to burst spontaneously into uncontrollable sobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without any obvious outside cause:",
        "examples": [
          "The liquid spontaneously ignited.",
          "Blood clots can occur spontaneously in some people.",
          "They found that fat contained some cells that spontaneously divided into more specialized cells."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "The film was dreadful - all spooks and vampires."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to frighten a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Seeing the police car outside the house really spooked them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to frighten a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "That car wreck spooked me badly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ghost",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "spy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spooked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to frighten a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Seeing the police car outside the house really spooked them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spookily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is strange and sometimes frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "Spookily, nobody knows where it came from.",
          "His predictions were spookily accurate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spooks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "The film was dreadful - all spooks and vampires."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to frighten a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Seeing the police car outside the house really spooked them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to frighten a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "That car wreck spooked me badly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ghost",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "spy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spooky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strange and frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a spooky coincidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spoon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object consisting of a round, hollow part and a handle, used for mixing, serving, and eating food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used as a combining form):",
        "examples": [
          "a soup spoon",
          "a teaspoon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount held in a particular spoon:",
        "examples": [
          "a couple of spoons of sauce"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something, especially food, using a spoon:",
        "examples": [
          "He spooned the mush into the baby's open mouth.",
          "Spoon a little sauce over the fish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of two people) to lie with their bodies against each other, facing the same direction; to lie against someone with your body facing in the same direction as theirs:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I saw them spooning on the beach,\" she added, rather wistfully.",
          "Spoon her and let her fall asleep in your arms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a utensil that is a small, flat bowl with a handle, used for mixing, serving, and eating food:",
        "examples": [
          "a wooden cooking spoon",
          "a silver baby spoon"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spoonful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount held in a particular spoon:",
        "examples": [
          "a spoonful of mustard"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount that a spoon will hold:",
        "examples": [
          "a spoonful of mustard"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spooning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something, especially food, using a spoon:",
        "examples": [
          "He spooned the mush into the baby's open mouth.",
          "Spoon a little sauce over the fish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of two people) to lie with their bodies against each other, facing the same direction; to lie against someone with your body facing in the same direction as theirs:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I saw them spooning on the beach,\" she added, rather wistfully.",
          "Spoon her and let her fall asleep in your arms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spoons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object consisting of a round, hollow part and a handle, used for mixing, serving, and eating food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used as a combining form):",
        "examples": [
          "a soup spoon",
          "a teaspoon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount held in a particular spoon:",
        "examples": [
          "a couple of spoons of sauce"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something, especially food, using a spoon:",
        "examples": [
          "He spooned the mush into the baby's open mouth.",
          "Spoon a little sauce over the fish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of two people) to lie with their bodies against each other, facing the same direction; to lie against someone with your body facing in the same direction as theirs:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I saw them spooning on the beach,\" she added, rather wistfully.",
          "Spoon her and let her fall asleep in your arms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a utensil that is a small, flat bowl with a handle, used for mixing, serving, and eating food:",
        "examples": [
          "a wooden cooking spoon",
          "a silver baby spoon"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spores": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a reproductive cell produced by some plants and simple organisms such as ferns and mushrooms",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cell produced by plants without seeds and by some other organisms and that is able to grow into a new plant or organism",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sport": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game, competition, or activity needing physical effort and skill that is played or done according to rules, for enjoyment and/or as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "Football, basketball, and hockey are all team sports.",
          "I enjoy winter sports like skiing and skating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all types of physical activity that people do to keep healthy or for enjoyment:",
        "examples": [
          "She used to do/play a lot of sport when she was younger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "enjoyment in doing things",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant, positive, generous person who does not complain about things they are asked to do or about games that they lose:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh, Douglas - be a (good) sport and give me a lift to the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly way of talking to a man or boy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] Hello sport - how are you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal or plant that is slightly different to others of the same species (= type), especially because of a mutation (= a change in the genes that produces permanent differences):",
        "examples": [
          "In fruit trees, sports are naturally occurring mutations that can give rise to a new variety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wear or be decorated with something:",
        "examples": [
          "Back in the 1960s he sported platform heels and hair down past his shoulders.",
          "The front of the car sported a German flag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game, competition, or similar activity, done for enjoyment or as a job, that takes physical effort and skill and is played or done by following particular rules:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Football, baseball, and basketball are all team sports.",
          "[ U ] Do you hunt for sport or in order to eat?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a good attitude about playing a game or having to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a very bad sport when he lost a game.",
          "Be a sport and take your little sister to the movies with you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wear or be decorated with something:",
        "examples": [
          "Back in the 1960s he sported bellbottoms and long hair."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sporting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to sports:",
        "examples": [
          "The Olympics is the biggest sporting event in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing fairness and respect towards an opposing team or player",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with sports:",
        "examples": [
          "The Olympics is the biggest sporting event in the world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sports": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to sport:",
        "examples": [
          "sports equipment.",
          "It's the school sports day on Monday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with sports:",
        "examples": [
          "He only reads the sports section of the newspaper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sportscast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a radio or television broadcast giving only sports news",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sportscaster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who appears on television or radio, giving information and news about sports events",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who describes sporting events and news about sports for broadcast",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sportsman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who plays sport, especially one who plays it well",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who plays sport in a way that shows respect and fairness towards the opposing player or team:",
        "examples": [
          "He'll be remembered both as a brilliant player and as a true sportsman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sportsmanship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaviour in sport that is fair and shows respect to the other players",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of showing fairness, respect, and generosity toward the opposing team or player and for the sport itself when competing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sporty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A sporty person enjoys sport and is good at it:",
        "examples": [
          "Guy wasn't really the sporty type."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sporty clothes are bright and informal, and look like the type of clothes that you could wear for sports.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sporty car is a fast, low car, often for two people only.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "stylish and suitable for active people:",
        "examples": [
          "They drive a sporty red car.",
          "You’re looking very sporty in your new jacket."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, usually round area of colour that is differently coloured or lighter or darker than the surface around it:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a spot of grease on his tie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of many spots, that form a pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "I wore that skirt with the green spots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a raised, pale red circle on the skin that is temporary:",
        "examples": [
          "Teenagers often suffer a lot from spots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt a few spots of rain.",
          "Let's stop for a spot of lunch.",
          "spot of bother I'm having a spot of bother (= some trouble) with one of my back teeth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "This looks like a nice spot for a picnic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the place where an event is happening or has recently happened:",
        "examples": [
          "The police were called and they were on the spot within three minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "You can be sacked on the spot for stealing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of running or jumping) in one place, without moving forward or backward at all:",
        "examples": [
          "Do a bit of running on the spot to warm up your leg muscles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short length of time in a show that is given to a particular performer:",
        "examples": [
          "She's doing a regular five-minute spot on his show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see or notice someone or something, usually because you are looking hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I've just spotted Mark - he's over there, near the entrance.",
          "If you spot any mistakes in the article just mark them with a pencil.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] The police spotted him driving a stolen car.",
          "[ + question word ] I soon spotted what was wrong with the printer.",
          "[ + that ] The policewoman spotted that I hadn't got my seat belt on and signalled me to stop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to praise someone who has noticed something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I've just seen your glasses - they're under the table.\" \"Ah, well spotted!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say it's spotting (with rain), you mean that a few drops of rain are falling.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in weight training and gymnastics, to stand next to the person lifting weights or doing particular movements in order to make sure they do not injure themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach will spot the gymnast briefly if they risk falling during a dangerous move.",
          "With friends urging one another on and spotting for one another, lifting weights can be fun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark, usually round, that is different esp. in color from the area around it:",
        "examples": [
          "You got a spot on your new blouse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "esp. CdnBr A spot is a pimple.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "a vacation spot",
          "Our cat has a favorite spot where he loves to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A spot is also a job in a particular organization or a position within a group, esp. in sports:",
        "examples": [
          "When Sain was injured, they asked me to fill his spot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which a broadcast takes place:",
        "examples": [
          "NBC put the show on in the 7 p.m. spot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A spot is also an advertisement:",
        "examples": [
          "a 30-second spot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see or notice someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Darryl spotted a woodpecker high on the tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television or radio advertisement:",
        "examples": [
          "a radio/television spot We are planning a series of radio spots during the afternoon commute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which a radio or television advertisement is broadcast:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm bought a 30-second spot during prime time every evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be delivered immediately, rather than in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Spot trades are executed immediately at the prevailing exchange rate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spotless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely clean:",
        "examples": [
          "Her home is spotless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very good and honest character, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He was young and confident, with a spotless reputation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely clean:",
        "examples": [
          "Her kitchen counters were spotless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone’s behavior or reputation is spotless, it is extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "a spotless career"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spotlight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a lamp whose beam can be directed, or a circle of light produced by such a lamp",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) receiving a lot of public attention:",
        "examples": [
          "The senator has been in the spotlight recently since the revelation of his tax frauds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to light something or someone with a spotlight:",
        "examples": [
          "The paintings in the alcove were spotlit from below."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something spotlights a particular situation, it directs public attention to it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a circle of strong light that comes from a lamp whose beam can be directed:",
        "examples": [
          "Spotlights followed the two dancers around the stage.",
          "fig. The incident brought toxic waste into the national spotlight (= directed attention to it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to light someone or something with a spotlight:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. Special-interest groups are effective at spotlighting neglected issues (= directing attention to them)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, usually round area of colour that is differently coloured or lighter or darker than the surface around it:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a spot of grease on his tie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of many spots, that form a pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "I wore that skirt with the green spots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a raised, pale red circle on the skin that is temporary:",
        "examples": [
          "Teenagers often suffer a lot from spots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt a few spots of rain.",
          "Let's stop for a spot of lunch.",
          "spot of bother I'm having a spot of bother (= some trouble) with one of my back teeth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "This looks like a nice spot for a picnic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the place where an event is happening or has recently happened:",
        "examples": [
          "The police were called and they were on the spot within three minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "You can be sacked on the spot for stealing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of running or jumping) in one place, without moving forward or backward at all:",
        "examples": [
          "Do a bit of running on the spot to warm up your leg muscles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short length of time in a show that is given to a particular performer:",
        "examples": [
          "She's doing a regular five-minute spot on his show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see or notice someone or something, usually because you are looking hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I've just spotted Mark - he's over there, near the entrance.",
          "If you spot any mistakes in the article just mark them with a pencil.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] The police spotted him driving a stolen car.",
          "[ + question word ] I soon spotted what was wrong with the printer.",
          "[ + that ] The policewoman spotted that I hadn't got my seat belt on and signalled me to stop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to praise someone who has noticed something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I've just seen your glasses - they're under the table.\" \"Ah, well spotted!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say it's spotting (with rain), you mean that a few drops of rain are falling.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in weight training and gymnastics, to stand next to the person lifting weights or doing particular movements in order to make sure they do not injure themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach will spot the gymnast briefly if they risk falling during a dangerous move.",
          "With friends urging one another on and spotting for one another, lifting weights can be fun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark, usually round, that is different esp. in color from the area around it:",
        "examples": [
          "You got a spot on your new blouse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "esp. CdnBr A spot is a pimple.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "a vacation spot",
          "Our cat has a favorite spot where he loves to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A spot is also a job in a particular organization or a position within a group, esp. in sports:",
        "examples": [
          "When Sain was injured, they asked me to fill his spot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which a broadcast takes place:",
        "examples": [
          "NBC put the show on in the 7 p.m. spot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A spot is also an advertisement:",
        "examples": [
          "a 30-second spot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see or notice someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Darryl spotted a woodpecker high on the tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a television or radio advertisement:",
        "examples": [
          "a radio/television spot We are planning a series of radio spots during the afternoon commute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which a radio or television advertisement is broadcast:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm bought a 30-second spot during prime time every evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be delivered immediately, rather than in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Spot trades are executed immediately at the prevailing exchange rate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spotted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered in small, usually round areas of colour:",
        "examples": [
          "a spotted toad",
          "She was wearing a black and white spotted dress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spotter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is good at noticing or finding something:",
        "examples": [
          "As a spotter of current and emergent trends, he has few competitors.",
          "She's a great talent spotter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who watches a place, looking for someone or something, especially in order to warn people :",
        "examples": [
          "Organized racers have become harder to catch, with spectators monitoring police radios and spotters posted down the road watching for patrol cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works on a building site (= an area of land where something is being built) whose job is to make sure that vehicles and heavy machinery are used correctly and safely:",
        "examples": [
          "Using spotters to control traffic is common, according to a Maryland construction safety consultant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who watches weather patterns, especially as a job :",
        "examples": [
          "Together with other chasers and spotters, he can assess the storm from every angle.",
          "Tornado warnings in the U. S. are issued when twisters are witnessed by spotters or signs are detected by radar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in weight training and gymnastics, someone who stands next to the person lifting weights or doing particular movements in order to make sure they do not injure themselves :",
        "examples": [
          "All he does in the gym is stand around and talk to his spotter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a person whose job or interest is to notice people or things of the type mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "a talent-spotter",
          "UK a train-spotter"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spotters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is good at noticing or finding something:",
        "examples": [
          "As a spotter of current and emergent trends, he has few competitors.",
          "She's a great talent spotter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who watches a place, looking for someone or something, especially in order to warn people :",
        "examples": [
          "Organized racers have become harder to catch, with spectators monitoring police radios and spotters posted down the road watching for patrol cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who works on a building site (= an area of land where something is being built) whose job is to make sure that vehicles and heavy machinery are used correctly and safely:",
        "examples": [
          "Using spotters to control traffic is common, according to a Maryland construction safety consultant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who watches weather patterns, especially as a job :",
        "examples": [
          "Together with other chasers and spotters, he can assess the storm from every angle.",
          "Tornado warnings in the U. S. are issued when twisters are witnessed by spotters or signs are detected by radar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in weight training and gymnastics, someone who stands next to the person lifting weights or doing particular movements in order to make sure they do not injure themselves :",
        "examples": [
          "All he does in the gym is stand around and talk to his spotter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a person whose job or interest is to notice people or things of the type mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "a talent-spotter",
          "UK a train-spotter"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spotting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the activity or job of noticing people or things of the type mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "There might be an opportunity for some celebrity spotting.",
          "talent-spotting"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spotty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person with spots on their skin:",
        "examples": [
          "I knew him when he was just a spotty youth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bad in some parts:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a fairly spotty work record.",
          "Sales have picked up a little but they're still spotty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spousal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "done by a person's husband or wife, or relating to husbands and wives:",
        "examples": [
          "spousal abuse",
          "a spousal relationship"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person's husband or wife:",
        "examples": [
          "In 60 percent of the households surveyed both spouses went out to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s husband or wife",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spouses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person's husband or wife:",
        "examples": [
          "In 60 percent of the households surveyed both spouses went out to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s husband or wife",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak a lot, in a way that is boring or annoying for other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He spouts a load of pretentious nonsense and people are stupid enough to believe him!",
          "I really don't want to listen to Mike spouting on/off all afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to flow or send out liquid or flames quickly and with force, in a straight line:",
        "examples": [
          "Flames spouted (out) from the oil wells.",
          "The gash was spouting blood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube-shaped opening that allows liquids to be poured out of a container",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stream of liquid coming out of something with some force:",
        "examples": [
          "A spout of water shot out of the geyser."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out liquid or flames quickly and with force, or of liquid or flame to flow quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The volcano spouted flames and red-hot rocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or repeat something, often in a way that is annoying for other people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The man was spouting nonsense about people trying to spy on him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube-shaped opening that allows liquids to be poured out of a container:",
        "examples": [
          "Fruit is put into the blender and juice comes out the spout."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spouting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak a lot, in a way that is boring or annoying for other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He spouts a load of pretentious nonsense and people are stupid enough to believe him!",
          "I really don't want to listen to Mike spouting on/off all afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to flow or send out liquid or flames quickly and with force, in a straight line:",
        "examples": [
          "Flames spouted (out) from the oil wells.",
          "The gash was spouting blood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spouts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak a lot, in a way that is boring or annoying for other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He spouts a load of pretentious nonsense and people are stupid enough to believe him!",
          "I really don't want to listen to Mike spouting on/off all afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to flow or send out liquid or flames quickly and with force, in a straight line:",
        "examples": [
          "Flames spouted (out) from the oil wells.",
          "The gash was spouting blood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube-shaped opening that allows liquids to be poured out of a container",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stream of liquid coming out of something with some force:",
        "examples": [
          "A spout of water shot out of the geyser."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out liquid or flames quickly and with force, or of liquid or flame to flow quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The volcano spouted flames and red-hot rocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or repeat something, often in a way that is annoying for other people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The man was spouting nonsense about people trying to spy on him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube-shaped opening that allows liquids to be poured out of a container:",
        "examples": [
          "Fruit is put into the blender and juice comes out the spout."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause an injury to a joint (= a place where two bones are connected) by a sudden movement:",
        "examples": [
          "She sprained her ankle playing squash.",
          "He stumbled and sprained a knee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an injury to a joint (= a place where two bones are connected) caused by a sudden movement:",
        "examples": [
          "She continued to play despite an ankle sprain.",
          "He hasn't broken anything - it's just a bad sprain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stretch or tear the tissue that limits the movement of a joint in the body:",
        "examples": [
          "My dad fell and sprained his knee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause an injury to a joint (= a place where two bones are connected) by a sudden movement:",
        "examples": [
          "She sprained her ankle playing squash.",
          "He stumbled and sprained a knee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprang": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of spring",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprawled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lying or sitting with your arms and legs spread out carelessly and untidily:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sprawled (out) on the floor.",
          "A boy with a shaved head was sprawled in a chair behind her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spray": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mass of very small drops of liquid carried in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you feel the spray from the sea/waterfall?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid that is forced out of a special container under pressure so that it becomes a mass of small liquid drops like a cloud:",
        "examples": [
          "a quick spray of perfume/polish"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of small drops of liquid spread onto plants and crops, etc. from a special piece of equipment, or the piece of equipment itself:",
        "examples": [
          "Farmers use a lot of chemical sprays on crops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single small branch or stem with leaves and flowers on it:",
        "examples": [
          "All the wedding guests wore sprays of carnations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread liquid in small drops over an area:",
        "examples": [
          "She sprayed herself with perfume.",
          "Vandals had sprayed graffiti on the wall.",
          "The pipe burst and water was spraying everywhere.",
          "figurative Rush hour commuters were sprayed with bullets by a gunman in a car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of very small drops of liquid forced through the air, or a container from which small drops of liquid are forced out:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] As the waves crashed over the rocks, some of the ocean spray reached them where they stood.",
          "[ C ] When my nose is stuffy, I use a nasal spray."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single, small branch or stem with leaves and flowers on it, or a small arrangement of cut flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "On the table was a spray of fresh flowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a mass of small drops of liquid on someone or something or into the air, or to flow out of a container in a mass of small drops:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Store employees offer to spray you with perfume.",
          "[ T ] fig. They were sprayed with flying glass from the shattered windows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprayed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread liquid in small drops over an area:",
        "examples": [
          "She sprayed herself with perfume.",
          "Vandals had sprayed graffiti on the wall.",
          "The pipe burst and water was spraying everywhere.",
          "figurative Rush hour commuters were sprayed with bullets by a gunman in a car."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprayer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for spraying liquid, especially chemicals used in the garden",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spraying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread liquid in small drops over an area:",
        "examples": [
          "She sprayed herself with perfume.",
          "Vandals had sprayed graffiti on the wall.",
          "The pipe burst and water was spraying everywhere.",
          "figurative Rush hour commuters were sprayed with bullets by a gunman in a car."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mass of very small drops of liquid carried in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you feel the spray from the sea/waterfall?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid that is forced out of a special container under pressure so that it becomes a mass of small liquid drops like a cloud:",
        "examples": [
          "a quick spray of perfume/polish"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of small drops of liquid spread onto plants and crops, etc. from a special piece of equipment, or the piece of equipment itself:",
        "examples": [
          "Farmers use a lot of chemical sprays on crops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single small branch or stem with leaves and flowers on it:",
        "examples": [
          "All the wedding guests wore sprays of carnations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread liquid in small drops over an area:",
        "examples": [
          "She sprayed herself with perfume.",
          "Vandals had sprayed graffiti on the wall.",
          "The pipe burst and water was spraying everywhere.",
          "figurative Rush hour commuters were sprayed with bullets by a gunman in a car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of very small drops of liquid forced through the air, or a container from which small drops of liquid are forced out:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] As the waves crashed over the rocks, some of the ocean spray reached them where they stood.",
          "[ C ] When my nose is stuffy, I use a nasal spray."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single, small branch or stem with leaves and flowers on it, or a small arrangement of cut flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "On the table was a spray of fresh flowers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a mass of small drops of liquid on someone or something or into the air, or to flow out of a container in a mass of small drops:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Store employees offer to spray you with perfume.",
          "[ T ] fig. They were sprayed with flying glass from the shattered windows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spread": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cover or reach a wider or increasing area, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire spread very rapidly because of the strong wind.",
          "spread to It started off as cancer of the liver but it spread to other areas of the body.",
          "Student artwork can't cover more than 20% of a wall because it could help spread a fire into the ceiling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to affect more and more places, people, or things, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Discontent among junior ranks was rapidly spreading.",
          "If disease is allowed to spread, it will cause widespread devastation.",
          "The virus is spread through contact with blood and other body fluids.",
          "They would then be free to impose their will and spread their totalitarian ideology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist in many different places:",
        "examples": [
          "be spread across The redundancies are spread across the banking and building industries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open something that has been folded or make something flat, so it covers a larger area :",
        "examples": [
          "spread something out We spread the picnic rug out on the ground and sat down to eat.",
          "The peacock spread out its wings.",
          "spread something over something To keep each grain of rice separate, spread a wet cloth over the cooked rice vessel and cover it with a plate for 10 minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stretch your arms, legs, fingers, or toes as far away from each other as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "He spread his arms in a grand gesture.",
          "Flex your foot and spread your toes wide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange or put things all over a surface, usually in a thin layer or with spaces in between them :",
        "examples": [
          "spread something (out) She spread the papers (out ) on a big table in the conference room.",
          "He spread coffee beans over a plastic sheet to dry in the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell something to a lot of people, or to be told to a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you spreading gossip/rumours again?",
          "He said a challenger needs campaign cash to spread the message about why an incumbent needs to be replaced.",
          "The gossip spread like wildfire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide something between several or many people:",
        "examples": [
          "spread something between someone If we spread the work between us, it won't seem so bad.",
          "spread something amongst someone/something I could have spread the money amongst my 15 grandkids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a soft substance on a surface and make it cover it, or to be able to be put on a surface in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "She spread her toast with a thick layer of butter./She spread a thick layer of butter on her toast.",
          "It's a special sort of butter that spreads easily even when cold.",
          "The icing is nice and white and spreads well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a large area:",
        "examples": [
          "spread (out) The suburbs spread (out) for miles to either side of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a smile) to appear on someone's face, until it is a big smile:",
        "examples": [
          "Slowly a smile spread across her face.",
          "As Greene's head popped up, a huge grin spread over his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the development or growth of something so that it covers a larger area or affects a larger number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The spread of the disease in the last few years has been alarming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of spreading knowledge, information, etc. to more and more people :",
        "examples": [
          "The web allows the rapid spread of information.",
          "The feedback system enables the spread of best practice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area or range covered by something:",
        "examples": [
          "wide spread The survey found a wide spread of opinion over the proposed new building.",
          "broad spread Few other corporate roles require such a broad spread of knowledge and experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large article or advertisement covering one or more pages in a newspaper or magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "spread on The magazine recently ran a spread on Oregon beaches, mountains, hotels and restaurants.",
          "double-page spread There's a double-page spread on the latest fashions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft food for putting on bread and biscuits:",
        "examples": [
          "cheese/chocolate/fish spread",
          "There's bread and various spreads for tea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal, especially one for a special occasion with a lot of different dishes arranged on a table:",
        "examples": [
          "lay on a spread Sheila laid on (= made) a magnificent spread for us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between two amounts, such as two prices or interest rates:",
        "examples": [
          "The issue was priced at a spread of 115 basis points above Treasury bonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover or cause something to cover an object or an area:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Pianist Eubie Blake could spread his fingers over 20 keys.",
          "[ M ] She spread out the tablecloth.",
          "[ I ] I had toast spread with strawberry jam.",
          "[ I ] A strange look spread over his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move from one place to another, or to cause something to move or be communicated:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The flames quickly spread to the next room.",
          "[ I ] Obesity is spreading in many countries.",
          "[ I ] Doctors fear the cancer may spread to other organs.",
          "[ T ] She’s been spreading lies about him.",
          "[ T ] Neighbors have been spreading the word (= communicating information) about the proposed building project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of moving to cover a larger area or to affect a larger number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Jazz records fostered the spread of American culture.",
          "More should be done to stop the spread of this disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A spread is a cover for a bed.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A spread is also a soft food put on bread or other food:",
        "examples": [
          "a cheese spread"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A spread is also a meal, esp. one with a lot of different foods arranged on a table:",
        "examples": [
          "This is quite a spread."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between a trader’s buying price and selling price for particular shares, currencies, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between two interest rates :",
        "examples": [
          "a spread of sth The issue was priced at a spread of 115 basis points above Treasury bonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of different things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "If you do not need immediate access to your money, why not diversify into a wider spread of investments?",
          "a geographic/demographic spread"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in effect or influence, so that something affects more people or places:",
        "examples": [
          "the spread of sth Corporations have a crucial influence on the global spread of a homogenized culture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the different areas or numbers of people that are affected by something:",
        "examples": [
          "Given the size and spread of the American economy, the whole world has an economic interest in the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advertisement or article in a newspaper or magazine that covers two pages that are opposite each other:",
        "examples": [
          "a double-page spread",
          "a spread on sth A magazine for Japanese businesspeople recently did a spread on the resort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to affect more people or different areas, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "In the fall of 2007, the subprime lending crisis really began to spread.",
          "High oil prices can spread inflation throughout the economy if companies decide to boost the prices of many other goods and services.",
          "spread through/across/around sth A recruitment crisis is currently spreading through the public sector.",
          "spread to Job cuts are spreading to big manufacturers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to share something among a group of people or things, so that no one person or thing has too much:",
        "examples": [
          "spread the costs/risks/load Include different types of income-yielding investments in your portfolio in order to spread the risk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a particular area or a number of different areas, or to make something or someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "be spread over/throughout/across sth The company employs 2,100 people spread over five locations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make regular payments towards the total cost of something, usually for a period of months or years:",
        "examples": [
          "Repayments can be spread over two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell other people about something, especially something new, and say whether you think it is good or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Satisfied customers who spread the word play a big part in establishing the reputation of a brand."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spreading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cover or reach a wider or increasing area, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire spread very rapidly because of the strong wind.",
          "spread to It started off as cancer of the liver but it spread to other areas of the body.",
          "Student artwork can't cover more than 20% of a wall because it could help spread a fire into the ceiling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to affect more and more places, people, or things, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Discontent among junior ranks was rapidly spreading.",
          "If disease is allowed to spread, it will cause widespread devastation.",
          "The virus is spread through contact with blood and other body fluids.",
          "They would then be free to impose their will and spread their totalitarian ideology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist in many different places:",
        "examples": [
          "be spread across The redundancies are spread across the banking and building industries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open something that has been folded or make something flat, so it covers a larger area :",
        "examples": [
          "spread something out We spread the picnic rug out on the ground and sat down to eat.",
          "The peacock spread out its wings.",
          "spread something over something To keep each grain of rice separate, spread a wet cloth over the cooked rice vessel and cover it with a plate for 10 minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stretch your arms, legs, fingers, or toes as far away from each other as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "He spread his arms in a grand gesture.",
          "Flex your foot and spread your toes wide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange or put things all over a surface, usually in a thin layer or with spaces in between them :",
        "examples": [
          "spread something (out) She spread the papers (out ) on a big table in the conference room.",
          "He spread coffee beans over a plastic sheet to dry in the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell something to a lot of people, or to be told to a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you spreading gossip/rumours again?",
          "He said a challenger needs campaign cash to spread the message about why an incumbent needs to be replaced.",
          "The gossip spread like wildfire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide something between several or many people:",
        "examples": [
          "spread something between someone If we spread the work between us, it won't seem so bad.",
          "spread something amongst someone/something I could have spread the money amongst my 15 grandkids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a soft substance on a surface and make it cover it, or to be able to be put on a surface in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "She spread her toast with a thick layer of butter./She spread a thick layer of butter on her toast.",
          "It's a special sort of butter that spreads easily even when cold.",
          "The icing is nice and white and spreads well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a large area:",
        "examples": [
          "spread (out) The suburbs spread (out) for miles to either side of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a smile) to appear on someone's face, until it is a big smile:",
        "examples": [
          "Slowly a smile spread across her face.",
          "As Greene's head popped up, a huge grin spread over his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the development or growth of something so that it covers a larger area or affects a larger number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The spread of the disease in the last few years has been alarming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of spreading knowledge, information, etc. to more and more people :",
        "examples": [
          "The web allows the rapid spread of information.",
          "The feedback system enables the spread of best practice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area or range covered by something:",
        "examples": [
          "wide spread The survey found a wide spread of opinion over the proposed new building.",
          "broad spread Few other corporate roles require such a broad spread of knowledge and experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large article or advertisement covering one or more pages in a newspaper or magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "spread on The magazine recently ran a spread on Oregon beaches, mountains, hotels and restaurants.",
          "double-page spread There's a double-page spread on the latest fashions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft food for putting on bread and biscuits:",
        "examples": [
          "cheese/chocolate/fish spread",
          "There's bread and various spreads for tea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal, especially one for a special occasion with a lot of different dishes arranged on a table:",
        "examples": [
          "lay on a spread Sheila laid on (= made) a magnificent spread for us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between two amounts, such as two prices or interest rates:",
        "examples": [
          "The issue was priced at a spread of 115 basis points above Treasury bonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover or cause something to cover an object or an area:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Pianist Eubie Blake could spread his fingers over 20 keys.",
          "[ M ] She spread out the tablecloth.",
          "[ I ] I had toast spread with strawberry jam.",
          "[ I ] A strange look spread over his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move from one place to another, or to cause something to move or be communicated:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The flames quickly spread to the next room.",
          "[ I ] Obesity is spreading in many countries.",
          "[ I ] Doctors fear the cancer may spread to other organs.",
          "[ T ] She’s been spreading lies about him.",
          "[ T ] Neighbors have been spreading the word (= communicating information) about the proposed building project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of moving to cover a larger area or to affect a larger number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Jazz records fostered the spread of American culture.",
          "More should be done to stop the spread of this disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A spread is a cover for a bed.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A spread is also a soft food put on bread or other food:",
        "examples": [
          "a cheese spread"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A spread is also a meal, esp. one with a lot of different foods arranged on a table:",
        "examples": [
          "This is quite a spread."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between a trader’s buying price and selling price for particular shares, currencies, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between two interest rates :",
        "examples": [
          "a spread of sth The issue was priced at a spread of 115 basis points above Treasury bonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of different things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "If you do not need immediate access to your money, why not diversify into a wider spread of investments?",
          "a geographic/demographic spread"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in effect or influence, so that something affects more people or places:",
        "examples": [
          "the spread of sth Corporations have a crucial influence on the global spread of a homogenized culture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the different areas or numbers of people that are affected by something:",
        "examples": [
          "Given the size and spread of the American economy, the whole world has an economic interest in the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advertisement or article in a newspaper or magazine that covers two pages that are opposite each other:",
        "examples": [
          "a double-page spread",
          "a spread on sth A magazine for Japanese businesspeople recently did a spread on the resort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to affect more people or different areas, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "In the fall of 2007, the subprime lending crisis really began to spread.",
          "High oil prices can spread inflation throughout the economy if companies decide to boost the prices of many other goods and services.",
          "spread through/across/around sth A recruitment crisis is currently spreading through the public sector.",
          "spread to Job cuts are spreading to big manufacturers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to share something among a group of people or things, so that no one person or thing has too much:",
        "examples": [
          "spread the costs/risks/load Include different types of income-yielding investments in your portfolio in order to spread the risk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a particular area or a number of different areas, or to make something or someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "be spread over/throughout/across sth The company employs 2,100 people spread over five locations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make regular payments towards the total cost of something, usually for a period of months or years:",
        "examples": [
          "Repayments can be spread over two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell other people about something, especially something new, and say whether you think it is good or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Satisfied customers who spread the word play a big part in establishing the reputation of a brand."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spreads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cover or reach a wider or increasing area, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire spread very rapidly because of the strong wind.",
          "spread to It started off as cancer of the liver but it spread to other areas of the body.",
          "Student artwork can't cover more than 20% of a wall because it could help spread a fire into the ceiling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to affect more and more places, people, or things, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Discontent among junior ranks was rapidly spreading.",
          "If disease is allowed to spread, it will cause widespread devastation.",
          "The virus is spread through contact with blood and other body fluids.",
          "They would then be free to impose their will and spread their totalitarian ideology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist in many different places:",
        "examples": [
          "be spread across The redundancies are spread across the banking and building industries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open something that has been folded or make something flat, so it covers a larger area :",
        "examples": [
          "spread something out We spread the picnic rug out on the ground and sat down to eat.",
          "The peacock spread out its wings.",
          "spread something over something To keep each grain of rice separate, spread a wet cloth over the cooked rice vessel and cover it with a plate for 10 minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stretch your arms, legs, fingers, or toes as far away from each other as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "He spread his arms in a grand gesture.",
          "Flex your foot and spread your toes wide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange or put things all over a surface, usually in a thin layer or with spaces in between them :",
        "examples": [
          "spread something (out) She spread the papers (out ) on a big table in the conference room.",
          "He spread coffee beans over a plastic sheet to dry in the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell something to a lot of people, or to be told to a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you spreading gossip/rumours again?",
          "He said a challenger needs campaign cash to spread the message about why an incumbent needs to be replaced.",
          "The gossip spread like wildfire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to divide something between several or many people:",
        "examples": [
          "spread something between someone If we spread the work between us, it won't seem so bad.",
          "spread something amongst someone/something I could have spread the money amongst my 15 grandkids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a soft substance on a surface and make it cover it, or to be able to be put on a surface in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "She spread her toast with a thick layer of butter./She spread a thick layer of butter on her toast.",
          "It's a special sort of butter that spreads easily even when cold.",
          "The icing is nice and white and spreads well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a large area:",
        "examples": [
          "spread (out) The suburbs spread (out) for miles to either side of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a smile) to appear on someone's face, until it is a big smile:",
        "examples": [
          "Slowly a smile spread across her face.",
          "As Greene's head popped up, a huge grin spread over his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the development or growth of something so that it covers a larger area or affects a larger number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The spread of the disease in the last few years has been alarming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of spreading knowledge, information, etc. to more and more people :",
        "examples": [
          "The web allows the rapid spread of information.",
          "The feedback system enables the spread of best practice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area or range covered by something:",
        "examples": [
          "wide spread The survey found a wide spread of opinion over the proposed new building.",
          "broad spread Few other corporate roles require such a broad spread of knowledge and experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large article or advertisement covering one or more pages in a newspaper or magazine:",
        "examples": [
          "spread on The magazine recently ran a spread on Oregon beaches, mountains, hotels and restaurants.",
          "double-page spread There's a double-page spread on the latest fashions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft food for putting on bread and biscuits:",
        "examples": [
          "cheese/chocolate/fish spread",
          "There's bread and various spreads for tea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal, especially one for a special occasion with a lot of different dishes arranged on a table:",
        "examples": [
          "lay on a spread Sheila laid on (= made) a magnificent spread for us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between two amounts, such as two prices or interest rates:",
        "examples": [
          "The issue was priced at a spread of 115 basis points above Treasury bonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover or cause something to cover an object or an area:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Pianist Eubie Blake could spread his fingers over 20 keys.",
          "[ M ] She spread out the tablecloth.",
          "[ I ] I had toast spread with strawberry jam.",
          "[ I ] A strange look spread over his face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move from one place to another, or to cause something to move or be communicated:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The flames quickly spread to the next room.",
          "[ I ] Obesity is spreading in many countries.",
          "[ I ] Doctors fear the cancer may spread to other organs.",
          "[ T ] She’s been spreading lies about him.",
          "[ T ] Neighbors have been spreading the word (= communicating information) about the proposed building project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of moving to cover a larger area or to affect a larger number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Jazz records fostered the spread of American culture.",
          "More should be done to stop the spread of this disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A spread is a cover for a bed.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A spread is also a soft food put on bread or other food:",
        "examples": [
          "a cheese spread"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A spread is also a meal, esp. one with a lot of different foods arranged on a table:",
        "examples": [
          "This is quite a spread."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between a trader’s buying price and selling price for particular shares, currencies, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between two interest rates :",
        "examples": [
          "a spread of sth The issue was priced at a spread of 115 basis points above Treasury bonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of different things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "If you do not need immediate access to your money, why not diversify into a wider spread of investments?",
          "a geographic/demographic spread"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in effect or influence, so that something affects more people or places:",
        "examples": [
          "the spread of sth Corporations have a crucial influence on the global spread of a homogenized culture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the different areas or numbers of people that are affected by something:",
        "examples": [
          "Given the size and spread of the American economy, the whole world has an economic interest in the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advertisement or article in a newspaper or magazine that covers two pages that are opposite each other:",
        "examples": [
          "a double-page spread",
          "a spread on sth A magazine for Japanese businesspeople recently did a spread on the resort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to affect more people or different areas, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "In the fall of 2007, the subprime lending crisis really began to spread.",
          "High oil prices can spread inflation throughout the economy if companies decide to boost the prices of many other goods and services.",
          "spread through/across/around sth A recruitment crisis is currently spreading through the public sector.",
          "spread to Job cuts are spreading to big manufacturers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to share something among a group of people or things, so that no one person or thing has too much:",
        "examples": [
          "spread the costs/risks/load Include different types of income-yielding investments in your portfolio in order to spread the risk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a particular area or a number of different areas, or to make something or someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "be spread over/throughout/across sth The company employs 2,100 people spread over five locations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make regular payments towards the total cost of something, usually for a period of months or years:",
        "examples": [
          "Repayments can be spread over two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell other people about something, especially something new, and say whether you think it is good or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Satisfied customers who spread the word play a big part in establishing the reputation of a brand."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spreadsheet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electronic document in which information is arranged in rows and columns, and can be used to do financial calculations and plans:",
        "examples": [
          "I have created a spreadsheet listing the call charges for various telephone companies.",
          "Would it be possible to get an updated spreadsheet with this extra info?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of computer software used for showing rows and columns of numbers or other data, and for doing calculations with this data:",
        "examples": [
          "in/on a spreadsheet Information for the graphs can be entered on a spreadsheet.",
          "open/create/make a spreadsheet I created a spreadsheet to help analyse the sales data.",
          "spreadsheet programs/software"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spreadsheets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electronic document in which information is arranged in rows and columns, and can be used to do financial calculations and plans:",
        "examples": [
          "I have created a spreadsheet listing the call charges for various telephone companies.",
          "Would it be possible to get an updated spreadsheet with this extra info?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of computer software used for showing rows and columns of numbers or other data, and for doing calculations with this data:",
        "examples": [
          "in/on a spreadsheet Information for the graphs can be entered on a spreadsheet.",
          "open/create/make a spreadsheet I created a spreadsheet to help analyse the sales data.",
          "spreadsheet programs/software"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spree": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short period of doing a particular activity much more than is usual:",
        "examples": [
          "I went on a drinking/shopping/spending spree on Saturday.",
          "20 people were shot dead in the city, making it the worst killing spree since the riots.",
          "After such a spree of wins, it seems unfair to talk too much about the team's weaknesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of doing something in an extreme way without control:",
        "examples": [
          "a shopping/spending spree"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which there is a lot of activity of a particular type, especially when this involves spending money:",
        "examples": [
          "An ambitious public spending spree has created a huge hole in the Treasury's finances.",
          "Consumers continued their Christmas shopping spree into the New Year.",
          "on a spree Several large corporations took advantage of the volatile stock market to go on an acquisition spree."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprightly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of old people) energetic and in good health:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a sprightly old man of 75."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the season of the year between winter and summer, lasting from March to June north of the equator, and from September to December south of the equator, when the weather becomes warmer, leaves and plants start to grow again and flowers appear:",
        "examples": [
          "Many bulbs bloom in (the) spring.",
          "Janet's coming over for a couple of weeks next spring.",
          "It's been a very wet spring.",
          "a spring day/morning",
          "spring flowers/weather"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of curved or bent metal that can be pressed into a smaller space but then returns to its usual shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The children have jumped on the couch so much that they've ruined the springs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something's ability to return to its usual shape after it has been pressed:",
        "examples": [
          "Over the years the mattress has lost its spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where water naturally flows out from the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "bubbling/hot springs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly and suddenly towards a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "I sprang out of bed to answer the door.",
          "The organization is ready to spring into action (= start taking action) the moment it receives its funding.",
          "He always springs to his feet when she walks in the room.",
          "figurative I noticed the way you sprang to his defence when Caroline started joking about his clothes.",
          "The lid of the box sprang shut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Where did you spring from? - I didn't see you come in!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of furniture) using springs (= curved pieces of metal) to give support",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the season of the year between winter and summer, lasting from March to June north of the equator and from September to December south of the equator, when the weather becomes warmer and leaves and plants start to grow again:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] last/this/next spring",
          "[ U ] It was a beautiful spring day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of curved or bent metal that can be pressed into a smaller space but will return to its usual shape if released:",
        "examples": [
          "I could feel the springs of the lumpy mattress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where water flows out from the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The lake is fed by underground springs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly and suddenly toward a particular place or to a new condition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] She sprang out of bed and ran to the window.",
          "[ L ] A single kick made the door spring open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear or exist suddenly, or to cause something to happen suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Little patches of weeds seem to spring up everywhere in my backyard.",
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] Mr. Pollack likes to spring quizzes on the class."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "springer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of medium-sized spaniel (= a dog with long ears that hang down) from Wales that has red-brown and white fur and is sometimes used for hunting:",
        "examples": [
          "The Welsh springer spaniel is known for having a very happy temperament.",
          "As soon as we took him off his lead, our Welsh Springer Spaniel bolted after another dog he spotted on the other side of the park."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "springing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the season of the year between winter and summer, lasting from March to June north of the equator, and from September to December south of the equator, when the weather becomes warmer, leaves and plants start to grow again and flowers appear:",
        "examples": [
          "Many bulbs bloom in (the) spring.",
          "Janet's coming over for a couple of weeks next spring.",
          "It's been a very wet spring.",
          "a spring day/morning",
          "spring flowers/weather"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of curved or bent metal that can be pressed into a smaller space but then returns to its usual shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The children have jumped on the couch so much that they've ruined the springs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something's ability to return to its usual shape after it has been pressed:",
        "examples": [
          "Over the years the mattress has lost its spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where water naturally flows out from the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "bubbling/hot springs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly and suddenly towards a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "I sprang out of bed to answer the door.",
          "The organization is ready to spring into action (= start taking action) the moment it receives its funding.",
          "He always springs to his feet when she walks in the room.",
          "figurative I noticed the way you sprang to his defence when Caroline started joking about his clothes.",
          "The lid of the box sprang shut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Where did you spring from? - I didn't see you come in!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of furniture) using springs (= curved pieces of metal) to give support",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the season of the year between winter and summer, lasting from March to June north of the equator and from September to December south of the equator, when the weather becomes warmer and leaves and plants start to grow again:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] last/this/next spring",
          "[ U ] It was a beautiful spring day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of curved or bent metal that can be pressed into a smaller space but will return to its usual shape if released:",
        "examples": [
          "I could feel the springs of the lumpy mattress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where water flows out from the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The lake is fed by underground springs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly and suddenly toward a particular place or to a new condition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] She sprang out of bed and ran to the window.",
          "[ L ] A single kick made the door spring open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear or exist suddenly, or to cause something to happen suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Little patches of weeds seem to spring up everywhere in my backyard.",
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] Mr. Pollack likes to spring quizzes on the class."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "springs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the season of the year between winter and summer, lasting from March to June north of the equator, and from September to December south of the equator, when the weather becomes warmer, leaves and plants start to grow again and flowers appear:",
        "examples": [
          "Many bulbs bloom in (the) spring.",
          "Janet's coming over for a couple of weeks next spring.",
          "It's been a very wet spring.",
          "a spring day/morning",
          "spring flowers/weather"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of curved or bent metal that can be pressed into a smaller space but then returns to its usual shape:",
        "examples": [
          "The children have jumped on the couch so much that they've ruined the springs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something's ability to return to its usual shape after it has been pressed:",
        "examples": [
          "Over the years the mattress has lost its spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where water naturally flows out from the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "bubbling/hot springs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly and suddenly towards a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "I sprang out of bed to answer the door.",
          "The organization is ready to spring into action (= start taking action) the moment it receives its funding.",
          "He always springs to his feet when she walks in the room.",
          "figurative I noticed the way you sprang to his defence when Caroline started joking about his clothes.",
          "The lid of the box sprang shut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Where did you spring from? - I didn't see you come in!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of furniture) using springs (= curved pieces of metal) to give support",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the season of the year between winter and summer, lasting from March to June north of the equator and from September to December south of the equator, when the weather becomes warmer and leaves and plants start to grow again:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] last/this/next spring",
          "[ U ] It was a beautiful spring day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of curved or bent metal that can be pressed into a smaller space but will return to its usual shape if released:",
        "examples": [
          "I could feel the springs of the lumpy mattress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where water flows out from the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The lake is fed by underground springs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly and suddenly toward a particular place or to a new condition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] She sprang out of bed and ran to the window.",
          "[ L ] A single kick made the door spring open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear or exist suddenly, or to cause something to happen suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Little patches of weeds seem to spring up everywhere in my backyard.",
          "[ T always + adv/prep ] Mr. Pollack likes to spring quizzes on the class."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "springtime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the season of spring:",
        "examples": [
          "In (the) springtime the woods are full of bluebells."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the season of spring",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprinkle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to drop a few pieces or drops of something over a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Sprinkle a few herbs on the pizza./Sprinkle the pizza with a few herbs.",
          "figurative The speech was liberally sprinkled with (= contained many) jokes about the incident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very light fall of rain or snow that lasts only a short time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very small pieces of coloured sugar or chocolate used as a decoration on the top of cakes, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Scatter sprinkles over the top of the cake and press on them gently so that they stick to the chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to scatter a few drops or small pieces of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Sprinkle cheese on the pizza."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who says that it is sprinkling means it is raining lightly.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light rain:",
        "examples": [
          "We might get a sprinkle today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprinkler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment for putting water onto fires in a lot of small drops to put them out",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device with a lot of small holes that you put on the end of a hose in order to water plants, grass, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used in gardens and areas of grass for scattering drops of water over the ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprinklers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment for putting water onto fires in a lot of small drops to put them out",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device with a lot of small holes that you put on the end of a hose in order to water plants, grass, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used in gardens and areas of grass for scattering drops of water over the ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprinkles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very small pieces of coloured sugar or chocolate used as a decoration on the top of cakes, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Scatter sprinkles over the top of the cake and press on them gently so that they stick to the chocolate.",
          "All the children were given ice cream with sprinkles.",
          "We decorated the cake with chocolate chips and sprinkles.",
          "Do you want sprinkles on your hot chocolate?",
          "We bought doughnuts with pink icing and sprinkles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to run as fast as you can over a short distance, either in a race or because you are in a great hurry to get somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to sprint to catch the bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short and very fast race, such as the 100 metres, or the last part of a longer race that is run as fast as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "the 100-metre sprint"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very fast run that someone makes when they are in a great hurry to get somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "He suddenly broke into (= started) a sprint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run very fast esp. for a short distance, either as a competitor in a sport or because you are in a hurry to get somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Clark sprinted past Smith and caught the ball in the end zone.",
          "He sprinted off to meet his girlfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short race run at full speed, or any short period of fast running",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprinted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run as fast as you can over a short distance, either in a race or because you are in a great hurry to get somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to sprint to catch the bus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprinter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who runs short distances very fast, especially someone who competes in races such as the 100 metres:",
        "examples": [
          "a world-class sprinter",
          "The sprinter was stripped of his Olympic medals after testing positive for steroids."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprinting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run as fast as you can over a short distance, either in a race or because you are in a great hurry to get somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to sprint to catch the bus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprints": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to run as fast as you can over a short distance, either in a race or because you are in a great hurry to get somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to sprint to catch the bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short and very fast race, such as the 100 metres, or the last part of a longer race that is run as fast as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "the 100-metre sprint"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very fast run that someone makes when they are in a great hurry to get somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "He suddenly broke into (= started) a sprint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run very fast esp. for a short distance, either as a competitor in a sport or because you are in a hurry to get somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Clark sprinted past Smith and caught the ball in the end zone.",
          "He sprinted off to meet his girlfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short race run at full speed, or any short period of fast running",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fairy (= a small imaginary person with wings) especially one connected with water:",
        "examples": [
          "a sea/water sprite"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spritz": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to spray a mass of very small drops of liquid out of a container, usually by pressing a part of the container:",
        "examples": [
          "She spritzed perfume on the insides of her wrists.",
          "After you've applied your powder, spritz with a little mineral water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of liquid that is sprayed as a mass of very small drops of liquid out of a container, usually by pressing a part of the container:",
        "examples": [
          "A quick spritz of scent and I'm ready.",
          "Add a spritz of hairspray for control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink consisting of sparkling wine (= with bubbles) mixed with a bitter-tasting liqueur (= a strong alcoholic drink), and sparkling water:",
        "examples": [
          "Visit one of the many wine bars where you can drink a spritz – a typical Venetian aperitif."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spritzer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drink made with white wine and usually soda water (= water with bubbles)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spritzing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spray a mass of very small drops of liquid out of a container, usually by pressing a part of the container:",
        "examples": [
          "She spritzed perfume on the insides of her wrists.",
          "After you've applied your powder, spritz with a little mineral water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to produce leaves, hair, or other new developing parts, or (of leaves, hair, and other developing parts) to begin to grow:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes about three days for the seeds to sprout.",
          "Your hair is sticking up - it looks like you're sprouting horns!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a large number of things sprout (up), they suddenly appear or begin to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "New factories have sprouted up everywhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a plant that is just beginning to grow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to grow, or to produce new growth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Our new seedlings have begun to sprout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new growth of a plant:",
        "examples": [
          "a bean sprout"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprouted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce leaves, hair, or other new developing parts, or (of leaves, hair, and other developing parts) to begin to grow:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes about three days for the seeds to sprout.",
          "Your hair is sticking up - it looks like you're sprouting horns!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a large number of things sprout (up), they suddenly appear or begin to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "New factories have sprouted up everywhere."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprouting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce leaves, hair, or other new developing parts, or (of leaves, hair, and other developing parts) to begin to grow:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes about three days for the seeds to sprout.",
          "Your hair is sticking up - it looks like you're sprouting horns!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a large number of things sprout (up), they suddenly appear or begin to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "New factories have sprouted up everywhere."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprouts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to produce leaves, hair, or other new developing parts, or (of leaves, hair, and other developing parts) to begin to grow:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes about three days for the seeds to sprout.",
          "Your hair is sticking up - it looks like you're sprouting horns!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a large number of things sprout (up), they suddenly appear or begin to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "New factories have sprouted up everywhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a plant that is just beginning to grow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to grow, or to produce new growth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Our new seedlings have begun to sprout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new growth of a plant:",
        "examples": [
          "a bean sprout"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spruce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) with leaves like needles, or the pale-coloured wood from this tree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) tidy and clean in appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "He looked spruce and handsome in a clean white shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an evergreen tree with thin, pointed leaves, or the wood of this tree",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spruced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something cleaner and tidier or to improve his, her, or its appearance generally:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought I'd have a shave and generally spruce myself up for the interview.",
          "They've employed an advertising agency to spruce up the company image."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve the appearance of something by making it neater or by adding decorations:",
        "examples": [
          "She’d spruce the place up with plastic flowers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sprung": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of furniture) using springs (= curved pieces of metal) to give support",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of spring",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spun": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of spin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "spunk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "courage and determination",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "semen (= liquid sent out through the penis during sexual activity)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sexually attractive man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "brave determination and confidence even in discouraging situations:",
        "examples": [
          "The kid showed lots of spunk to compete with her arm in a cast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spunky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "energetic, confident, and determined:",
        "examples": [
          "They adopted a spunky 5-year-old girl called Emma.",
          "She’s spunky and sarcastic when she can get away with it and respectful when she can’t."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a man who is sexually attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw this spunky guy walking towards me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to encourage an activity or development or make it happen faster:",
        "examples": [
          "Rising consumer sales have the effect of spurring the economy to faster growth.",
          "Spurred (on) by her early success, she went on to write four more novels in rapid succession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push spurs into the side of a horse to make it go faster:",
        "examples": [
          "He spurred his horse on and shouted \"Faster! Faster!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sharp, wheel-shaped metal object that is attached to the heel of boots worn by people riding horses and is used to encourage the horse to go faster",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a high piece of land that sticks out from a mountain or a group of mountains",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that acts as an encouragement for an activity or development:",
        "examples": [
          "The manager said that the team's win on Saturday would be a spur to even greater effort this season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage an activity or development, or to cause something to develop faster:",
        "examples": [
          "The huge new factory spurred economic growth in the entire region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sharp metal object sticking out of a U-shaped device that is attached to the heel of a boot and used by a rider to encourage a horse to go faster",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that encourages an activity or development or makes it develop faster:",
        "examples": [
          "The team's win on Saturday will be a spur to even greater effort this season."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spurned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to accept something or someone because you feel that thing or person is not worth having:",
        "examples": [
          "She spurned my offers of help.",
          "Ellis plays the part of the young lover spurned by his mistress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spurs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to encourage an activity or development or make it happen faster:",
        "examples": [
          "Rising consumer sales have the effect of spurring the economy to faster growth.",
          "Spurred (on) by her early success, she went on to write four more novels in rapid succession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push spurs into the side of a horse to make it go faster:",
        "examples": [
          "He spurred his horse on and shouted \"Faster! Faster!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sharp, wheel-shaped metal object that is attached to the heel of boots worn by people riding horses and is used to encourage the horse to go faster",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a high piece of land that sticks out from a mountain or a group of mountains",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that acts as an encouragement for an activity or development:",
        "examples": [
          "The manager said that the team's win on Saturday would be a spur to even greater effort this season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage an activity or development, or to cause something to develop faster:",
        "examples": [
          "The huge new factory spurred economic growth in the entire region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sharp metal object sticking out of a U-shaped device that is attached to the heel of a boot and used by a rider to encourage a horse to go faster",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that encourages an activity or development or makes it develop faster:",
        "examples": [
          "The team's win on Saturday will be a spur to even greater effort this season."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spurt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) flow out suddenly and with force, in a fast stream:",
        "examples": [
          "Blood was spurting out all over the place.",
          "His arm was spurting blood where the vein had been severed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase or grow very quickly, or to suddenly increase by a particular amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares of the jewellery store chain spurted $6."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and short period of increased activity, effort, or speed:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a sudden spurt of activity in the housing market.",
          "He tends to work in spurts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden fast stream of liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "The water came out in spurts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to flow out suddenly and with force:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Water spurted from the faucet into the sink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that flows out suddenly and with force:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a sudden spurt of flame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A spurt is also a sudden and brief period of increased activity, effort, or speed:",
        "examples": [
          "a child’s growth spurt",
          "Penn State ended the game with a 10–4 spurt (= period of scoring)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, sudden increase in activity or growth:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy seems unlikely to sustain its first-quarter growth spurt.",
          "a spurt in sth Economists have issued warnings that the dramatic spurt in house prices was pushing them beyond the reach of many buyers.",
          "Exports appear to have levelled off just as imports have put on a spurt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow or increase suddenly for a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "spurt 108p/$2.40/35%, etc. The Nasdaq spurted 25.15 points to 1325.69.",
          "spurt to sth The shares initially spurted to a 12-month high of 128.5p.",
          "spurt up/ahead The economy spurted ahead at a rate of 4.2% in the second quarter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spurting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) flow out suddenly and with force, in a fast stream:",
        "examples": [
          "Blood was spurting out all over the place.",
          "His arm was spurting blood where the vein had been severed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase or grow very quickly, or to suddenly increase by a particular amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares of the jewellery store chain spurted $6."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sputtering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make several quick explosive sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The car sputtered once or twice and then stopped.",
          "Witnesses reported hearing engines sputtering before the plane crashed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something in a series of quick explosive sounds, especially when you are shocked or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "\"This is New York!\" sputters an exasperated Ray.",
          "He heard Debbie sputter a shocked insult."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an activity sputters, it continues weakly, and does not make people feel confident about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Russia's presidential campaign sputtered to an uneasy close on Monday.",
          "Health costs are rising while the economy is sputtering."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sputters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make several quick explosive sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The car sputtered once or twice and then stopped.",
          "Witnesses reported hearing engines sputtering before the plane crashed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something in a series of quick explosive sounds, especially when you are shocked or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "\"This is New York!\" sputters an exasperated Ray.",
          "He heard Debbie sputter a shocked insult."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an activity sputters, it continues weakly, and does not make people feel confident about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Russia's presidential campaign sputtered to an uneasy close on Monday.",
          "Health costs are rising while the economy is sputtering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick explosive sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The engine wouldn't start - it gave one or two sputters but that was all.",
          "The room is filled with the sputters, hisses and clicks from the medical machinery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make repeated explosive sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The plane’s engine began to sputter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To sputter is also to speak in a way that is not clear, esp. because you are angry:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He sputtered and flapped his hands in response."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who secretly collects and reports information about the activities of another country or organization",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly collect and report information about the activities of another country or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He was arrested for spying on missile sites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get knowledge secretly, especially of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "I generally like to spy out restaurants before I go to eat in them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see or notice someone or something usually when it involves looking hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I've just spied Andrew in the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person employed by a country or organization to secretly gather and report information about another country or organization",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see or notice someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He kept on their trail until he spied firelight from a camp nestled in the rocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly gather and report information about another country or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Bazoft confessed on television that he spied for Israel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "spying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly collect and report information about the activities of another country or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He was arrested for spying on missile sites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get knowledge secretly, especially of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "I generally like to spy out restaurants before I go to eat in them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to see or notice someone or something usually when it involves looking hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I've just spied Andrew in the crowd."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squabble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an argument over something that is not important:",
        "examples": [
          "Polly and Susie were having a squabble about who was going to hold the dog's lead.",
          "Often relationships between family members are so strained that squabbles break out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to argue over something that is not important:",
        "examples": [
          "When small children are tired they are more likely to squabble with each other.",
          "They are still squabbling over who will get the big office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disagreement, often about an unimportant matter:",
        "examples": [
          "family squabbles with your brothers and sisters"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squabbling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to argue over something that is not important:",
        "examples": [
          "When small children are tired they are more likely to squabble with each other.",
          "They are still squabbling over who will get the big office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people trained to work together as a unit:",
        "examples": [
          "An army bomb squad arrived and defused the bomb.",
          "the seizure of a large amount of heroin by the drug squad",
          "The company was under investigation by the fraud squad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a team in sports from which the players for a match are chosen:",
        "examples": [
          "Eight of their 24-man squad are injured."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the army, a squad is a small group of soldiers, especially one brought together for drill (= marching, etc.) .",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people trained to work together as a unit:",
        "examples": [
          "The rescue squad managed to free the child."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squadron": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of one of the armed forces, especially (in Britain) the air force or the navy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of one of the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "a squadron of Navy jets"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squadrons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of one of the armed forces, especially (in Britain) the air force or the navy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of one of the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "a squadron of Navy jets"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people trained to work together as a unit:",
        "examples": [
          "An army bomb squad arrived and defused the bomb.",
          "the seizure of a large amount of heroin by the drug squad",
          "The company was under investigation by the fraud squad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a team in sports from which the players for a match are chosen:",
        "examples": [
          "Eight of their 24-man squad are injured."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the army, a squad is a small group of soldiers, especially one brought together for drill (= marching, etc.) .",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small group of people trained to work together as a unit:",
        "examples": [
          "The rescue squad managed to free the child."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squalor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, often because of lack of money:",
        "examples": [
          "These people are forced to live in squalor.",
          "It was a dirty, damp, smelly flat - the usual student squalor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squander": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to waste money or supplies, or to waste opportunities by not using them to your advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "They'll quite happily squander a whole year's savings on two weeks in the sun.",
          "Ireland squandered several chances, including a penalty that cost them the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to waste money, or to use something valuable that you have a limited amount of in a bad or foolish way:",
        "examples": [
          "Government should not squander the taxpayers’ money.",
          "Don’t squander your opportunities when you are young."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to waste large amounts of money or other resources:",
        "examples": [
          "Fifty-five percent of likely voters are convinced that much of the state's tax money is being squandered.",
          "squander sth on sth Politicians are accused of squandering more than $1 billion on misguided and futile programs aimed at stimulating the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to use a chance to become successful or to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "According to one member of the board of directors: \"We have squandered the opportunity to become a major player in the industry\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squandered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to waste money or supplies, or to waste opportunities by not using them to your advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "They'll quite happily squander a whole year's savings on two weeks in the sun.",
          "Ireland squandered several chances, including a penalty that cost them the game."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squandering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to waste money or supplies, or to waste opportunities by not using them to your advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "They'll quite happily squander a whole year's savings on two weeks in the sun.",
          "Ireland squandered several chances, including a penalty that cost them the game."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "square": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat shape with four sides of equal length and four angles of 90°:",
        "examples": [
          "First draw a square.",
          "It's a square-shaped room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any square-shaped object:",
        "examples": [
          "When cooled, cut the chocolate brownies into squares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of approximately square-shaped land in a city or a town, often including the buildings that surround it:",
        "examples": [
          "Are they still living at 6 Eaton Square?",
          "in the square A band were playing in the town square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular space on a board used for playing games:",
        "examples": [
          "She moved her castle forward three squares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool for drawing or testing a right angle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boring person who does not like new and exciting ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a bit of a square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result of multiplying a number by itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The square of 7 is 49."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the shape of a square:",
        "examples": [
          "The recipe recommends that you use a square cake tin.",
          "He's got that square-jawed masculinity that a lot of women seem to find attractive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with units of measurement of length to express the total size of an area:",
        "examples": [
          "The floor is 3 m wide by 5 m long, so its total area is 15 sq m.",
          "The city itself covers 13 square miles.",
          "Ensure that the exposed area is less than 2 cm2."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Square is used immediately after measurements of length when expressing the length of the four sides of a square-shaped area:",
        "examples": [
          "So you want carpet for a room that's eight metres square (= eight metres long and eight metres wide)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equal or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you stand back from these shelves and tell me if they're square (= level)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people are all square, one of them has paid off a debt to the other and neither now owes or is owed any money:",
        "examples": [
          "If you give me £25, I think we'll be all square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two teams or players are (all) square, they have an equal number of goals or points:",
        "examples": [
          "They're all square at 30 points each."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a straight line",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person who is boring and does not like new and exciting things:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you think my new haircut makes me look a bit square?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to multiply a number by itself:",
        "examples": [
          "10 squared equals a hundred.",
          "42 means four squared, and equals 16."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull your shoulders up and back because you feel determined to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "He squared his shoulders and took a deep breath before diving into the pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat shape with four sides of equal length and four angles of 90°, or an area or object having this shape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small area of open land in a city or town, often one in the shape of a square",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is old-fashioned",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result of multiplying a number by itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The square of 7 is 49."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having all debts paid or other matters arranged fairly:",
        "examples": [
          "I paid last time, so if you pay now, we’re square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A square deal is a fair agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "All I want is a square deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having four sides of equal length and four angles of 90°:",
        "examples": [
          "They set up the square card tables for the bridge players."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(abbreviation sq) A square unit of measurement is an area that is a particular distance wide and the same distance long:",
        "examples": [
          "The box was three feet square.",
          "The correct figure is 900 sq miles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to multiply a number by itself:",
        "examples": [
          "Ten squared equals a hundred."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before units of measurement to describe the size of an area, especially an area of land. An area of 100 square metres is equal in size to 100 squares with sides that are 1 metre long:",
        "examples": [
          "100 square metres/kilometres/miles, etc. About 81,000 square metres of office space is due to be completed in the City this year.",
          "100 square feet/foot/inches, etc. The house has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in about 4,700 square feet.",
          "New Jersey has an average of well over 1,000 people per square mile.",
          "Permeable concrete costs about $9 per square foot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after units of measurement to describe the size of an area. An area of 10 metres square is equal in size to a square with sides that are 10 metres long, or equal to 100 square metres:",
        "examples": [
          "10 metres/feet/foot, etc. square We will deliver items to a maximum size of three feet square.",
          "10 miles/kilometres, etc. square The city has a population of 1 million crammed into an area only a few miles square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a situation in which everyone or everything is equal and no one has an advantage over anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Dealers claim that after Wednesday's bout of profit-taking, the market is 'all square' again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if people are all square, all debts between them have been paid and no one owes or is owed any money:",
        "examples": [
          "If I give you another $5, then we're all square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result of multiplying a number by itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The square of 7 is 49."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have made any progress after trying to succeed or achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "While congestion charging had an initial impact, many cities are almost back to square one in terms of traffic volumes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach an agreement with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "square sth with sb The company's full-year results will be postponed until it has squared a new agreement with its lenders.",
          "A state-owned bank had to be brought in, in order to square the deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if two things that should be the same do not square, they seem different or show different results:",
        "examples": [
          "A Superior Court judge ruled that the tape and the officers' reports \"didn't square\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make sure that you have paid all the money you owe, or that you have received all the money that other people owe you:",
        "examples": [
          "Currency traders are squaring their books ahead of the long holiday weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to solve a very difficult situation or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "He will have to square the circle of how to sell at current prices while cutting the cost of production to make a profit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered with squares:",
        "examples": [
          "Squared paper (= paper with squares printed on it) is better for drawing graphs on."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squares": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat shape with four sides of equal length and four angles of 90°:",
        "examples": [
          "First draw a square.",
          "It's a square-shaped room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any square-shaped object:",
        "examples": [
          "When cooled, cut the chocolate brownies into squares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of approximately square-shaped land in a city or a town, often including the buildings that surround it:",
        "examples": [
          "Are they still living at 6 Eaton Square?",
          "in the square A band were playing in the town square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular space on a board used for playing games:",
        "examples": [
          "She moved her castle forward three squares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool for drawing or testing a right angle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boring person who does not like new and exciting ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a bit of a square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result of multiplying a number by itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The square of 7 is 49."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the shape of a square:",
        "examples": [
          "The recipe recommends that you use a square cake tin.",
          "He's got that square-jawed masculinity that a lot of women seem to find attractive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with units of measurement of length to express the total size of an area:",
        "examples": [
          "The floor is 3 m wide by 5 m long, so its total area is 15 sq m.",
          "The city itself covers 13 square miles.",
          "Ensure that the exposed area is less than 2 cm2."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Square is used immediately after measurements of length when expressing the length of the four sides of a square-shaped area:",
        "examples": [
          "So you want carpet for a room that's eight metres square (= eight metres long and eight metres wide)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equal or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you stand back from these shelves and tell me if they're square (= level)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people are all square, one of them has paid off a debt to the other and neither now owes or is owed any money:",
        "examples": [
          "If you give me £25, I think we'll be all square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two teams or players are (all) square, they have an equal number of goals or points:",
        "examples": [
          "They're all square at 30 points each."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a straight line",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person who is boring and does not like new and exciting things:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you think my new haircut makes me look a bit square?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to multiply a number by itself:",
        "examples": [
          "10 squared equals a hundred.",
          "42 means four squared, and equals 16."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull your shoulders up and back because you feel determined to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "He squared his shoulders and took a deep breath before diving into the pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat shape with four sides of equal length and four angles of 90°, or an area or object having this shape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small area of open land in a city or town, often one in the shape of a square",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is old-fashioned",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result of multiplying a number by itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The square of 7 is 49."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having all debts paid or other matters arranged fairly:",
        "examples": [
          "I paid last time, so if you pay now, we’re square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A square deal is a fair agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "All I want is a square deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having four sides of equal length and four angles of 90°:",
        "examples": [
          "They set up the square card tables for the bridge players."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(abbreviation sq) A square unit of measurement is an area that is a particular distance wide and the same distance long:",
        "examples": [
          "The box was three feet square.",
          "The correct figure is 900 sq miles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to multiply a number by itself:",
        "examples": [
          "Ten squared equals a hundred."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before units of measurement to describe the size of an area, especially an area of land. An area of 100 square metres is equal in size to 100 squares with sides that are 1 metre long:",
        "examples": [
          "100 square metres/kilometres/miles, etc. About 81,000 square metres of office space is due to be completed in the City this year.",
          "100 square feet/foot/inches, etc. The house has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in about 4,700 square feet.",
          "New Jersey has an average of well over 1,000 people per square mile.",
          "Permeable concrete costs about $9 per square foot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after units of measurement to describe the size of an area. An area of 10 metres square is equal in size to a square with sides that are 10 metres long, or equal to 100 square metres:",
        "examples": [
          "10 metres/feet/foot, etc. square We will deliver items to a maximum size of three feet square.",
          "10 miles/kilometres, etc. square The city has a population of 1 million crammed into an area only a few miles square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a situation in which everyone or everything is equal and no one has an advantage over anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Dealers claim that after Wednesday's bout of profit-taking, the market is 'all square' again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if people are all square, all debts between them have been paid and no one owes or is owed any money:",
        "examples": [
          "If I give you another $5, then we're all square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the result of multiplying a number by itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The square of 7 is 49."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have made any progress after trying to succeed or achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "While congestion charging had an initial impact, many cities are almost back to square one in terms of traffic volumes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach an agreement with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "square sth with sb The company's full-year results will be postponed until it has squared a new agreement with its lenders.",
          "A state-owned bank had to be brought in, in order to square the deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if two things that should be the same do not square, they seem different or show different results:",
        "examples": [
          "A Superior Court judge ruled that the tape and the officers' reports \"didn't square\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make sure that you have paid all the money you owe, or that you have received all the money that other people owe you:",
        "examples": [
          "Currency traders are squaring their books ahead of the long holiday weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to solve a very difficult situation or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "He will have to square the circle of how to sell at current prices while cutting the cost of production to make a profit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to crush something into a flat shape:",
        "examples": [
          "He accidentally sat on her hat and squashed it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push yourself, a person, or thing into a small space:",
        "examples": [
          "The room was so full you couldn't squash another person in.",
          "If you all squashed up (= moved closer together), we could fit an extra person in the car.",
          "He tried to squash his ripped jeans into the suitcase while his mother wasn't looking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from continuing to exist or happen, by forceful action:",
        "examples": [
          "Rumours of a possible takeover of the company were soon squashed by the management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation when there is not much room:",
        "examples": [
          "There are over two hundred people coming to the party so it might be a bit of a squash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played between two or four people on a special closed playing area that involves hitting a small rubber ball against a wall",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drink made by adding water to a very strong liquid made from fruit juice and sugar or sweetener, or the strong liquid itself:",
        "examples": [
          "She won't drink water, only squash.",
          "Most fizzy drinks, squashes, and fruit juices contain vast amounts of sugar.",
          "orange/blackcurrant/lemon squash",
          "a bottle of squash"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of large vegetable with a hard skin and a lot of seeds at its centre",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vegetable with a hard skin and many seeds at its center",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played in an enclosed playing area between two or four people who use rackets (= tightly fixed nets in frames attached to long handles) to hit a hard rubber ball against a wall",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press down or crush something so that it becomes flat:",
        "examples": [
          "Kate squashed the paper cup and dropped it into the trash can."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you squash a plan or idea, you stop it completely and suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "Republican leaders will probably try to squash the tax cut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push a person or thing into a small space:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Four of us were squashed into the back seat of his car."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squashed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush something into a flat shape:",
        "examples": [
          "He accidentally sat on her hat and squashed it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push yourself, a person, or thing into a small space:",
        "examples": [
          "The room was so full you couldn't squash another person in.",
          "If you all squashed up (= moved closer together), we could fit an extra person in the car.",
          "He tried to squash his ripped jeans into the suitcase while his mother wasn't looking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from continuing to exist or happen, by forceful action:",
        "examples": [
          "Rumours of a possible takeover of the company were soon squashed by the management."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squashing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush something into a flat shape:",
        "examples": [
          "He accidentally sat on her hat and squashed it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push yourself, a person, or thing into a small space:",
        "examples": [
          "The room was so full you couldn't squash another person in.",
          "If you all squashed up (= moved closer together), we could fit an extra person in the car.",
          "He tried to squash his ripped jeans into the suitcase while his mother wasn't looking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from continuing to exist or happen, by forceful action:",
        "examples": [
          "Rumours of a possible takeover of the company were soon squashed by the management."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to position yourself close to the ground balancing on the front part of your feet with your legs bent under your body:",
        "examples": [
          "She squatted on the ground and warmed her hands by the fire.",
          "He squatted down and examined the front wheel of his bike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live in an empty building or area of land without the permission of the owner:",
        "examples": [
          "They squatted (in) an old house in King's Cross when their money ran out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short and wide, usually in a way that is not attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "a row of ugly, squat houses",
          "a heavily built, squat man"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a squatting position",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exercise in which you stand on the ground with your feet apart and raise and lower your bottom by bending and straightening your legs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place that you live in when you are squatting:",
        "examples": [
          "They're living in a damp squat with no electricity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything:",
        "examples": [
          "She shouldn't talk - she doesn't know squat about it.",
          "His opinion isn't worth squat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to position yourself close to the ground by bending your legs under you and balancing on the front part of your feet:",
        "examples": [
          "He squatted down and picked up some pebbles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short and wide:",
        "examples": [
          "Mickey was a squat, dark man with a ragged beard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to position yourself close to the ground balancing on the front part of your feet with your legs bent under your body:",
        "examples": [
          "She squatted on the ground and warmed her hands by the fire.",
          "He squatted down and examined the front wheel of his bike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live in an empty building or area of land without the permission of the owner:",
        "examples": [
          "They squatted (in) an old house in King's Cross when their money ran out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short and wide, usually in a way that is not attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "a row of ugly, squat houses",
          "a heavily built, squat man"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a squatting position",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exercise in which you stand on the ground with your feet apart and raise and lower your bottom by bending and straightening your legs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place that you live in when you are squatting:",
        "examples": [
          "They're living in a damp squat with no electricity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything:",
        "examples": [
          "She shouldn't talk - she doesn't know squat about it.",
          "His opinion isn't worth squat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to position yourself close to the ground by bending your legs under you and balancing on the front part of your feet:",
        "examples": [
          "He squatted down and picked up some pebbles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short and wide:",
        "examples": [
          "Mickey was a squat, dark man with a ragged beard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squatted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "squatters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in an empty building without permission",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone in the past who took land that did not officially belong to them in order to use it for farming",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in an empty building or area of land without the permission of the owner",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "squatting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "squaw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a Native American woman, especially a wife. This word is now considered offensive by many people.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "squawk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a bird) to make an unpleasantly loud, sharp noise:",
        "examples": [
          "As the fox came into the yard, the chickens began squawking in alarm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shout, scream, or cry in a loud, unpleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby never stopped squawking all night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain about something noisily:",
        "examples": [
          "Environmental groups have been squawking about the decision to build the motorway through a forest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasantly loud, sharp noise made by a bird:",
        "examples": [
          "The owl flew off with a squawk.",
          "I peered up through the leaves but a piercing squawk warned me away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud and unpleasant shout, scream, cry, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He emitted strange and inappropriate high-pitched squawks of laughter throughout the performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noisy complaint about something:",
        "examples": [
          "We may expect the usual squawks about how we're selling our national treasures to foreigners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud, unpleasant cry:",
        "examples": [
          "Sea gulls squawked overhead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml Someone who squawks about something complains about it in a way that gets attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Employers have begun to squawk because of rising health insurance costs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squawking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a bird) to make an unpleasantly loud, sharp noise:",
        "examples": [
          "As the fox came into the yard, the chickens began squawking in alarm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shout, scream, or cry in a loud, unpleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby never stopped squawking all night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain about something noisily:",
        "examples": [
          "Environmental groups have been squawking about the decision to build the motorway through a forest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squawks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a bird) to make an unpleasantly loud, sharp noise:",
        "examples": [
          "As the fox came into the yard, the chickens began squawking in alarm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shout, scream, or cry in a loud, unpleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby never stopped squawking all night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain about something noisily:",
        "examples": [
          "Environmental groups have been squawking about the decision to build the motorway through a forest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasantly loud, sharp noise made by a bird:",
        "examples": [
          "The owl flew off with a squawk.",
          "I peered up through the leaves but a piercing squawk warned me away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loud and unpleasant shout, scream, cry, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He emitted strange and inappropriate high-pitched squawks of laughter throughout the performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noisy complaint about something:",
        "examples": [
          "We may expect the usual squawks about how we're selling our national treasures to foreigners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a loud, unpleasant cry:",
        "examples": [
          "Sea gulls squawked overhead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml Someone who squawks about something complains about it in a way that gets attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Employers have begun to squawk because of rising health insurance costs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squeak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, very high cry or sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The mice in the cupboard squeaked.",
          "The door squeaked as it swung back and forth on its rusty hinges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to only just succeed in something such as a test or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He squeaked through the exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, very high cry or sound:",
        "examples": [
          "She let out a squeak of fright at the sight of the spider.",
          "If I hear one more squeak out of you (= if you say anything else), there'll be trouble!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, very high sound or cry:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Her expensive shoes squeaked when she walked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to just manage to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our team squeaked out a victory in Sunday’s game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, very high sound or cry:",
        "examples": [
          "Every time I stepped on the brakes I’d hear a little squeak."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squeaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, very high cry or sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The mice in the cupboard squeaked.",
          "The door squeaked as it swung back and forth on its rusty hinges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to only just succeed in something such as a test or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He squeaked through the exam."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squeaks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, very high cry or sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The mice in the cupboard squeaked.",
          "The door squeaked as it swung back and forth on its rusty hinges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to only just succeed in something such as a test or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He squeaked through the exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, very high cry or sound:",
        "examples": [
          "She let out a squeak of fright at the sight of the spider.",
          "If I hear one more squeak out of you (= if you say anything else), there'll be trouble!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, very high sound or cry:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Her expensive shoes squeaked when she walked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to just manage to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our team squeaked out a victory in Sunday’s game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, very high sound or cry:",
        "examples": [
          "Every time I stepped on the brakes I’d hear a little squeak."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squeaky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making a very high sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "only just succeeding in a game, competition, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The president had a squeaky six-vote win (= he won by only six votes) in Congress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making a short, very high sound or cry:",
        "examples": [
          "The door swung open on its squeaky hinges."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squeal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, very high sound or cry:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the piglets squealing as we entered the farmyard.",
          "The brakes squealed as the van rounded the corner.",
          "The two children squealed with joy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain about something loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "The threat of further changes in the education system is making teachers squeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give information to the police about people you know who have committed a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "When he finds out who squealed on him, he's going to make them very sorry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, very high sound or cry:",
        "examples": [
          "Erik collapsed into giggles and squeals as Penny began tickling him.",
          "The train ground to a halt with a squeal of brakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, very high sound or cry:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The tires squealed as I sped away.",
          "[ T ] \"This is awesome,\" Mary Lou squealed in her coach’s ear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give the authorities information about people you know who have committed crimes or done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "He refused to squeal on his buddies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, very high sound or cry:",
        "examples": [
          "She collapsed into giggles and squeals when her sister tickled her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squealed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, very high sound or cry:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the piglets squealing as we entered the farmyard.",
          "The brakes squealed as the van rounded the corner.",
          "The two children squealed with joy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain about something loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "The threat of further changes in the education system is making teachers squeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give information to the police about people you know who have committed a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "When he finds out who squealed on him, he's going to make them very sorry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squealing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, very high sound or cry:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the piglets squealing as we entered the farmyard.",
          "The brakes squealed as the van rounded the corner.",
          "The two children squealed with joy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain about something loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "The threat of further changes in the education system is making teachers squeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give information to the police about people you know who have committed a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "When he finds out who squealed on him, he's going to make them very sorry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squeals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, very high sound or cry:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the piglets squealing as we entered the farmyard.",
          "The brakes squealed as the van rounded the corner.",
          "The two children squealed with joy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain about something loudly:",
        "examples": [
          "The threat of further changes in the education system is making teachers squeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give information to the police about people you know who have committed a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "When he finds out who squealed on him, he's going to make them very sorry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, very high sound or cry:",
        "examples": [
          "Erik collapsed into giggles and squeals as Penny began tickling him.",
          "The train ground to a halt with a squeal of brakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, very high sound or cry:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The tires squealed as I sped away.",
          "[ T ] \"This is awesome,\" Mary Lou squealed in her coach’s ear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give the authorities information about people you know who have committed crimes or done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "He refused to squeal on his buddies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, very high sound or cry:",
        "examples": [
          "She collapsed into giggles and squeals when her sister tickled her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squeamish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easily upset or shocked by things that you find unpleasant or that you do not approve of:",
        "examples": [
          "She's really squeamish and can't stand the sight of blood.",
          "Many cooks are squeamish about putting live shellfish into boiling water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily upset or disgusted by things or actions you find unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad was squeamish about killing roaches."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squeeze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to change its shape, reduce its size, or remove liquid from it:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl.",
          "As she waited to go into the exam, he squeezed her hand (= pressed it affectionately with his hand) and wished her good luck.",
          "squeeze something out Once he had finished cleaning the floor, he squeezed the cloth out.",
          "squeeze the trigger He reloaded the gun, took aim, and then squeezed (= pulled back) the trigger.",
          "squeeze something from something figurative The studio is using all sorts of marketing tricks to squeeze as much profit from the movie as they can."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a quick, tight hug (= an act of holding someone close to your body with your arms):",
        "examples": [
          "She squeezed him tight and kissed him on both cheeks.",
          "\"Oh, Andrew,\" she said, as she squeezed him in her tight embrace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get in, through, under, etc. with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "squeeze through She squeezed through the crowd and found a seat at the front.",
          "squeeze under They managed to squeeze under the fence and get into the festival without paying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are squeezed by financial demands, they cause you financial problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Small businesses are being squeezed by heavy taxation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of pressing something firmly:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave the present a quick squeeze and tried to guess what was inside.",
          "Garnish the fish with some fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, tight hug (= an act of holding someone close to your body with your arms):",
        "examples": [
          "She hugged him in a gentle squeeze.",
          "He gave his daughter one last squeeze and jumped onto the train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction or limit:",
        "examples": [
          "squeeze on The squeeze on profits in the oil industry has led to thousands of redundancies.",
          "The squeeze on local spending means that many services will have to be cut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period in which the supply of money is limited by the government because of economic difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "credit squeeze The government has imposed a sharp credit squeeze in an attempt to hold down inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people or things are pushed or forced into a small space:",
        "examples": [
          "tight squeeze I can give you a lift, but it'll be a tight squeeze as I'm taking four other people as well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's girlfriend or boyfriend:",
        "examples": [
          "She turned up arm in arm with her latest squeeze.",
          "She was never his squeeze, only his business partner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press something firmly, or to force something out, esp. a liquid, by pressing:",
        "examples": [
          "Bake for 15 minutes, then squeeze the cloves to get the softened garlic out.",
          "I squeezed her shoulder (= pressed it affectionately with a hand)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone or something into a small space or a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I’m just not able to squeeze into last year’s swimsuit.",
          "[ T ] She’s asking me to squeeze a shopping trip into my day off.",
          "[ M ] You can squeeze in six people at the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of pressing something firmly:",
        "examples": [
          "I gave his shoulder a squeeze.",
          "fig. State parks will feel the squeeze from budget cuts (= the cuts will have a limiting effect)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of forcing someone or something into a small space, often by pushing or pressing:",
        "examples": [
          "It’ll be a tight squeeze with four other people in the car, but I’ll give you a lift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the amount of money that a person, company, or government can spend or earn:",
        "examples": [
          "Higher energy and utility bills are squeezing disposable incomes.",
          "squeeze profits/budgets/margins",
          "squeeze taxpayers/consumers/borrowers Rising food prices continue to squeeze consumers ever harder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the number of things that are produced or sold:",
        "examples": [
          "squeeze supplies/exports European exports have been squeezed by the cheap dollar and equally cheap Chinese yuan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large reduction in the amount of money that a person, company, or government can spend or earn:",
        "examples": [
          "a budget/spending/cash squeeze Hard choices have to be made during a budget squeeze.",
          "an economic/financial/monetary squeeze",
          "a squeeze on sth A squeeze on earnings is expected to be highlighted in official labour market figures this week.",
          "put a/the squeeze on sb/sth Competition from discount operations is putting the squeeze on mid-market chains.",
          "a squeeze in margins/markets/profits A squeeze in the global credit market has forced the company to scrap plans to sell its US drinks division.",
          "feel/face a squeeze A series of reports last week suggests that financial institutions will feel the squeeze on their balance sheets well into next year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squeezed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to change its shape, reduce its size, or remove liquid from it:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl.",
          "As she waited to go into the exam, he squeezed her hand (= pressed it affectionately with his hand) and wished her good luck.",
          "squeeze something out Once he had finished cleaning the floor, he squeezed the cloth out.",
          "squeeze the trigger He reloaded the gun, took aim, and then squeezed (= pulled back) the trigger.",
          "squeeze something from something figurative The studio is using all sorts of marketing tricks to squeeze as much profit from the movie as they can."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a quick, tight hug (= an act of holding someone close to your body with your arms):",
        "examples": [
          "She squeezed him tight and kissed him on both cheeks.",
          "\"Oh, Andrew,\" she said, as she squeezed him in her tight embrace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get in, through, under, etc. with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "squeeze through She squeezed through the crowd and found a seat at the front.",
          "squeeze under They managed to squeeze under the fence and get into the festival without paying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are squeezed by financial demands, they cause you financial problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Small businesses are being squeezed by heavy taxation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squeezes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to change its shape, reduce its size, or remove liquid from it:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl.",
          "As she waited to go into the exam, he squeezed her hand (= pressed it affectionately with his hand) and wished her good luck.",
          "squeeze something out Once he had finished cleaning the floor, he squeezed the cloth out.",
          "squeeze the trigger He reloaded the gun, took aim, and then squeezed (= pulled back) the trigger.",
          "squeeze something from something figurative The studio is using all sorts of marketing tricks to squeeze as much profit from the movie as they can."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a quick, tight hug (= an act of holding someone close to your body with your arms):",
        "examples": [
          "She squeezed him tight and kissed him on both cheeks.",
          "\"Oh, Andrew,\" she said, as she squeezed him in her tight embrace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get in, through, under, etc. with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "squeeze through She squeezed through the crowd and found a seat at the front.",
          "squeeze under They managed to squeeze under the fence and get into the festival without paying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are squeezed by financial demands, they cause you financial problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Small businesses are being squeezed by heavy taxation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of pressing something firmly:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave the present a quick squeeze and tried to guess what was inside.",
          "Garnish the fish with some fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, tight hug (= an act of holding someone close to your body with your arms):",
        "examples": [
          "She hugged him in a gentle squeeze.",
          "He gave his daughter one last squeeze and jumped onto the train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction or limit:",
        "examples": [
          "squeeze on The squeeze on profits in the oil industry has led to thousands of redundancies.",
          "The squeeze on local spending means that many services will have to be cut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period in which the supply of money is limited by the government because of economic difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "credit squeeze The government has imposed a sharp credit squeeze in an attempt to hold down inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which people or things are pushed or forced into a small space:",
        "examples": [
          "tight squeeze I can give you a lift, but it'll be a tight squeeze as I'm taking four other people as well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's girlfriend or boyfriend:",
        "examples": [
          "She turned up arm in arm with her latest squeeze.",
          "She was never his squeeze, only his business partner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press something firmly, or to force something out, esp. a liquid, by pressing:",
        "examples": [
          "Bake for 15 minutes, then squeeze the cloves to get the softened garlic out.",
          "I squeezed her shoulder (= pressed it affectionately with a hand)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone or something into a small space or a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I’m just not able to squeeze into last year’s swimsuit.",
          "[ T ] She’s asking me to squeeze a shopping trip into my day off.",
          "[ M ] You can squeeze in six people at the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of pressing something firmly:",
        "examples": [
          "I gave his shoulder a squeeze.",
          "fig. State parks will feel the squeeze from budget cuts (= the cuts will have a limiting effect)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of forcing someone or something into a small space, often by pushing or pressing:",
        "examples": [
          "It’ll be a tight squeeze with four other people in the car, but I’ll give you a lift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the amount of money that a person, company, or government can spend or earn:",
        "examples": [
          "Higher energy and utility bills are squeezing disposable incomes.",
          "squeeze profits/budgets/margins",
          "squeeze taxpayers/consumers/borrowers Rising food prices continue to squeeze consumers ever harder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the number of things that are produced or sold:",
        "examples": [
          "squeeze supplies/exports European exports have been squeezed by the cheap dollar and equally cheap Chinese yuan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large reduction in the amount of money that a person, company, or government can spend or earn:",
        "examples": [
          "a budget/spending/cash squeeze Hard choices have to be made during a budget squeeze.",
          "an economic/financial/monetary squeeze",
          "a squeeze on sth A squeeze on earnings is expected to be highlighted in official labour market figures this week.",
          "put a/the squeeze on sb/sth Competition from discount operations is putting the squeeze on mid-market chains.",
          "a squeeze in margins/markets/profits A squeeze in the global credit market has forced the company to scrap plans to sell its US drinks division.",
          "feel/face a squeeze A series of reports last week suggests that financial institutions will feel the squeeze on their balance sheets well into next year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squeezing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to change its shape, reduce its size, or remove liquid from it:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl.",
          "As she waited to go into the exam, he squeezed her hand (= pressed it affectionately with his hand) and wished her good luck.",
          "squeeze something out Once he had finished cleaning the floor, he squeezed the cloth out.",
          "squeeze the trigger He reloaded the gun, took aim, and then squeezed (= pulled back) the trigger.",
          "squeeze something from something figurative The studio is using all sorts of marketing tricks to squeeze as much profit from the movie as they can."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a quick, tight hug (= an act of holding someone close to your body with your arms):",
        "examples": [
          "She squeezed him tight and kissed him on both cheeks.",
          "\"Oh, Andrew,\" she said, as she squeezed him in her tight embrace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get in, through, under, etc. with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "squeeze through She squeezed through the crowd and found a seat at the front.",
          "squeeze under They managed to squeeze under the fence and get into the festival without paying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are squeezed by financial demands, they cause you financial problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Small businesses are being squeezed by heavy taxation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squelch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a sucking sound like the one produced when you are walking on soft, wet ground:",
        "examples": [
          "He got out of the car and squelched through the mud to open the gate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly end something that is causing you problems:",
        "examples": [
          "A spokeswoman at the White House has squelched rumors about the president's ill health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to silence someone by criticizing them:",
        "examples": [
          "The senator thoroughly squelched the journalist who tried to interrupt him during his speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sucking sound like the one produced when you are walking on soft, wet ground:",
        "examples": [
          "As the hikers walked down the path by the house, she could hear the squelch of their boots in the mud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something quickly and completely:",
        "examples": [
          "One professor claimed that the university tried to squelch his criticisms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squelches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a sucking sound like the one produced when you are walking on soft, wet ground:",
        "examples": [
          "He got out of the car and squelched through the mud to open the gate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly end something that is causing you problems:",
        "examples": [
          "A spokeswoman at the White House has squelched rumors about the president's ill health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to silence someone by criticizing them:",
        "examples": [
          "The senator thoroughly squelched the journalist who tried to interrupt him during his speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sucking sound like the one produced when you are walking on soft, wet ground:",
        "examples": [
          "As the hikers walked down the path by the house, she could hear the squelch of their boots in the mud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something quickly and completely:",
        "examples": [
          "One professor claimed that the university tried to squelch his criticisms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squelching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sucking sound like the one produced when you are walking on soft, wet ground:",
        "examples": [
          "He got out of the car and squelched through the mud to open the gate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly end something that is causing you problems:",
        "examples": [
          "A spokeswoman at the White House has squelched rumors about the president's ill health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to silence someone by criticizing them:",
        "examples": [
          "The senator thoroughly squelched the journalist who tried to interrupt him during his speech."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sea creature with a long body and ten arms situated around the mouth, or this animal eaten as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an edible sea creature that has a long body with eight arms and two tentacles (= arm-like parts) around the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] deep-fried squid"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to partly close your eyes in order to see more clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun was shining straight in her eyes and made her squint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or an eye squints, the eye looks in a different direction to the other eye, because of a weakness of the eye muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "Lili's left eye squinted slightly when she was tired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition caused by a weakness of the eye muscles that makes the eyes look in different directions from each other:",
        "examples": [
          "As a child she wore thick glasses and had a bad squint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression in which someone's eyes are partly closed, usually in order to see more clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "Wear shades even in winter when the sun is bright - a squint is not a good look in any season.",
          "a big smile that pushes his eyes into a squint"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick look:",
        "examples": [
          "\"The back wheel of my bike doesn't seem straight.\" \"I'll have/take a squint at it if you like.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look with your eyes partly closed:",
        "examples": [
          "He squinted into the morning sun."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the past in England, a man who owned most of the land around a village",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a friendly form of address by one man to another who might be of a higher social class:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I don't know if all my luggage is going to fit in the back of the taxi.\" \"Don't worry, squire, I'll get it in.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone places:",
        "examples": [
          "Skinner uses the plane to squire around bureaucrats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the past in England) a man who owned most of the land around a village",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone places; escort:",
        "examples": [
          "Skinner uses the plane to squire around bureaucrats."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squirm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move from side to side in an awkward way, sometimes because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Nobody spoke for at least five minutes and Rachel squirmed in her chair with embarrassment.",
          "The fish squirmed on the ground for a few moments and then lay still."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel nervous or embarrassed about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Sal would occasionally squirm at his parents' behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a side to side, awkward movement, sometimes made because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "His squirms of discomfort were hilarious to watch.",
          "The hugs produce squirms, laughter, and cries from the little children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make twisting movements with the body, esp. because of embarrassment, pain, or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids squirmed in their chairs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squirming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move from side to side in an awkward way, sometimes because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Nobody spoke for at least five minutes and Rachel squirmed in her chair with embarrassment.",
          "The fish squirmed on the ground for a few moments and then lay still."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel nervous or embarrassed about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Sal would occasionally squirm at his parents' behaviour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squirrel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small animal covered in fur with a long tail. Squirrels climb trees and feed on nuts and seeds.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small furry animal with a long tail which climbs trees and feeds on nuts and seeds",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "squirrels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small animal covered in fur with a long tail. Squirrels climb trees and feed on nuts and seeds.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small furry animal with a long tail which climbs trees and feeds on nuts and seeds",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "squirt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(to force a liquid) to flow out through a narrow opening in a fast stream:",
        "examples": [
          "He squirted some ketchup on his burger.",
          "There was a leak in one of the pipes and water was squirting out all over the kitchen floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with a liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "She was squirting the neighbours with a water pistol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of liquid or gas that is squirted out:",
        "examples": [
          "The door should stop squeaking once I've given it a few squirts of oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young or small person who you do not consider to be important and who has behaved rudely towards you:",
        "examples": [
          "I caught my neighbour's son writing graffiti on our wall, the little squirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly force a liquid out of something, or of liquids to flow through a narrow opening:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Squirt lemon juice on the clams and enjoy them.",
          "[ I ] fig. The ball squirted free (= moved quickly away) and bounced out of bounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of liquid that is forced to flow out through a narrow opening:",
        "examples": [
          "A squirt of glue should fix it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A squirt is also a small person you consider unimportant.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "squirting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(to force a liquid) to flow out through a narrow opening in a fast stream:",
        "examples": [
          "He squirted some ketchup on his burger.",
          "There was a leak in one of the pipes and water was squirting out all over the kitchen floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with a liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "She was squirting the neighbours with a water pistol."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squirts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(to force a liquid) to flow out through a narrow opening in a fast stream:",
        "examples": [
          "He squirted some ketchup on his burger.",
          "There was a leak in one of the pipes and water was squirting out all over the kitchen floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with a liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "She was squirting the neighbours with a water pistol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of liquid or gas that is squirted out:",
        "examples": [
          "The door should stop squeaking once I've given it a few squirts of oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young or small person who you do not consider to be important and who has behaved rudely towards you:",
        "examples": [
          "I caught my neighbour's son writing graffiti on our wall, the little squirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly force a liquid out of something, or of liquids to flow through a narrow opening:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Squirt lemon juice on the clams and enjoy them.",
          "[ I ] fig. The ball squirted free (= moved quickly away) and bounced out of bounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of liquid that is forced to flow out through a narrow opening:",
        "examples": [
          "A squirt of glue should fix it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml A squirt is also a small person you consider unimportant.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "squish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to crush something that is soft:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't sit on that bag - you'll squish the sandwiches.",
          "Squish the ripe bananas with a potato masher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or sound of crushing something that is soft:",
        "examples": [
          "He could hear the squish of the damp ground beneath his boots.",
          "If you give the ripe fruit a little squish it will fall apart in your hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush something, or to make the sound you make when you walk through something soft and wet:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] We squished through the mud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush something that is soft:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't sit on that bag - you'll squish the sandwiches.",
          "Squish the ripe bananas with a potato masher."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squishes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to crush something that is soft:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't sit on that bag - you'll squish the sandwiches.",
          "Squish the ripe bananas with a potato masher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or sound of crushing something that is soft:",
        "examples": [
          "He could hear the squish of the damp ground beneath his boots.",
          "If you give the ripe fruit a little squish it will fall apart in your hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush something, or to make the sound you make when you walk through something soft and wet:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] We squished through the mud."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squishing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to crush something that is soft:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't sit on that bag - you'll squish the sandwiches.",
          "Squish the ripe bananas with a potato masher."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "squishy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "soft when pressed:",
        "examples": [
          "a squishy banana"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not clear or exact:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole idea of what constitutes a disability is squishy.",
          "The definition of spam is squishy - a message that you delete I may think is a worthwhile offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "allowing someone to do what they like and not punishing them severely enough for things they do wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "They feel he is too squishy on issues such as the rights of suspected terrorists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a toy that is soft when pressed:",
        "examples": [
          "The toy shop has a range of squishies for kids who love to squeeze, squish, and squash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soft and easily crushed or shaped:",
        "examples": [
          "squishy white bread"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sr": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stab": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to injure someone with a sharp pointed object such as a knife:",
        "examples": [
          "She was stabbed several times in the chest.",
          "He was jailed for 15 years for stabbing his wife to death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, forceful pushing movement with a finger or a long, thin object:",
        "examples": [
          "As she spoke she stabbed the air with her finger.",
          "He stabbed at the meat with his fork."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of pushing a knife into someone, or an injury caused by stabbing:",
        "examples": [
          "He was admitted to hospital with stab wounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden feeling, especially an unpleasant one such as pain:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt a stab of envy when she saw all the expensive presents Zoe had been given for Christmas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or remark that attacks someone's reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "Her criticism of the company's plans was a stab at the chairman himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to injure someone using a sharp, pointed object:",
        "examples": [
          "He was stabbed with a fork."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of injuring someone with a sharp, pointed object:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s recovering from stab wounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stab is also a sudden feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "Cheri felt a sudden stab of guilt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stab is also an attempt to do something that you may not be able to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I wouldn’t even take a stab at estimating its cost."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stabbed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stabbing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone stabs someone:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been several stabbings in our neighbourhood recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden pain:",
        "examples": [
          "sharp stabbing pain She was awoken by a sharp stabbing pain in her chest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of stabbing someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Police said they did not know what led to the stabbing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stability": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something is not likely to move or change:",
        "examples": [
          "a period of political stability"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being firmly fixed or not likely to move or change:",
        "examples": [
          "economic and political stability",
          "I’m worried about his mental stability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something such as an economy, company, or system can continue in a regular and successful way without unexpected changes:",
        "examples": [
          "There are fears over the stability of the banking system.",
          "economic/political/financial stability",
          "bring/provide/restore stability Large pay awards for executives have been ruled out as the CEO struggles to restore stability at the troubled group.",
          "boost/promote/build stability It is the role of the regulator to promote market confidence and stability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which prices or rates do not change much:",
        "examples": [
          "price/currency/rate stability Some Americans favour a return to a gold standard to ensure price stability."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stabilize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something stabilizes, it becomes fixed or stops changing:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffered a second heart attack two days ago but his condition has now stabilized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you stabilize something, you cause it to become fixed or to stop changing:",
        "examples": [
          "In China, the policy of one child per family was introduced to stabilize the country's population at 1.6 billion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to become fixed and stop changing, esp. in order to keep it from becoming worse, or to become fixed and stop changing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] These medicines stabilize your heart rate and lower blood pressure.",
          "[ I ] Once your salary stabilizes you can start to save a little money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something such as an economy or system stabilizes or if something stabilizes it, it becomes able to continue in a regular and successful way without unexpected changes:",
        "examples": [
          "A package of monetary and fiscal policies aimed at stabilizing the economy was announced yesterday.",
          "My advice to investors is to wait for markets to stabilize before buying shares.",
          "According to the report, if we do not stabilize carbon dioxide emissions before 2030, the planet's temperature will increase by as much as 6.3 degrees Fahrenheit.",
          "Industrial activity appears to have stabilized."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stabilized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something stabilizes, it becomes fixed or stops changing:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffered a second heart attack two days ago but his condition has now stabilized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you stabilize something, you cause it to become fixed or to stop changing:",
        "examples": [
          "In China, the policy of one child per family was introduced to stabilize the country's population at 1.6 billion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stabilizer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a method used to limit sudden changes in prices or to limit the level of production",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical that is added to something so that it stays in the same state",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that helps an aircraft, ship, or vehicle to balance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "small wheels attached to each side of the back wheel of a bicycle to prevent it falling over when a child is learning to ride it:",
        "examples": [
          "She had just progressed from a tiny red tricycle to riding a proper bicycle with stabilizers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that helps keep an economy, market, etc. stable, so that it does not change unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "The behavior of the market is an automatic stabilizer for the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a chemical that is added to a substance to prevent it from changing or separating into different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Lead is sometimes added to PVC as an inexpensive stabilizer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stabilizers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small wheels attached to each side of the back wheel of a bicycle to prevent it falling over when a child is learning to ride it:",
        "examples": [
          "She had just progressed from a tiny red tricycle to riding a proper bicycle with stabilizers.",
          "By then I was confident enough to ride my bike without stabilizers.",
          "We bought some stabilizers for Lucy's bike.",
          "Children who get used to riding a balance bike won't need stabilizers when they progress to a normal bike.",
          "As an adult, I was too embarrassed to ride a bike with stabilizers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stabilizes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something stabilizes, it becomes fixed or stops changing:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffered a second heart attack two days ago but his condition has now stabilized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you stabilize something, you cause it to become fixed or to stop changing:",
        "examples": [
          "In China, the policy of one child per family was introduced to stabilize the country's population at 1.6 billion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to become fixed and stop changing, esp. in order to keep it from becoming worse, or to become fixed and stop changing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] These medicines stabilize your heart rate and lower blood pressure.",
          "[ I ] Once your salary stabilizes you can start to save a little money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something such as an economy or system stabilizes or if something stabilizes it, it becomes able to continue in a regular and successful way without unexpected changes:",
        "examples": [
          "A package of monetary and fiscal policies aimed at stabilizing the economy was announced yesterday.",
          "My advice to investors is to wait for markets to stabilize before buying shares.",
          "According to the report, if we do not stabilize carbon dioxide emissions before 2030, the planet's temperature will increase by as much as 6.3 degrees Fahrenheit.",
          "Industrial activity appears to have stabilized."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stabilizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something stabilizes, it becomes fixed or stops changing:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffered a second heart attack two days ago but his condition has now stabilized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you stabilize something, you cause it to become fixed or to stop changing:",
        "examples": [
          "In China, the policy of one child per family was introduced to stabilize the country's population at 1.6 billion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "firmly fixed or not likely to move or change:",
        "examples": [
          "If the foundations of the house aren't stable, collapse is possible.",
          "After several part-time jobs, he's now got a stable job in a bank.",
          "The hospital said she was in a stable condition (= not likely to get worse) following the operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stable person is mentally healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "She seems more stable these days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stable substance keeps the same chemical or atomic state.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building in which horses are kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of racehorses that are owned or trained by one person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who perform a similar activity and who are trained by the same person or employed by the same organization:",
        "examples": [
          "During the 1950s, Sun Records' stable of singers included Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a horse in a stable",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "firmly fixed or not likely to move or change:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t climb the ladder until you’re sure it’s stable.",
          "She’s in the hospital in stable condition.",
          "The country needs a stable government that is free of corruption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building in which horses or cattle are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "The horses in the stable have plenty of straw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stable economy, country, system, etc. is able to continue in a regular and successful way without unexpected changes:",
        "examples": [
          "a stable economy/country/government",
          "financially/economically/politically stable",
          "The company must now focus on operating a more efficient and stable supply chain.",
          "stable jobs/employment A proposed merger has resulted in key staff quitting in order to find more stable jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stable prices or rates do not change much:",
        "examples": [
          "stable prices/currencies/rates The mortgage rate cut created more stable house prices.",
          "The rouble is stable and public finances are looking remarkably healthy.",
          "remain/stay stable We have experienced high growth recently, with the unemployment rate remaining extremely stable at 2.9%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stables": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "firmly fixed or not likely to move or change:",
        "examples": [
          "If the foundations of the house aren't stable, collapse is possible.",
          "After several part-time jobs, he's now got a stable job in a bank.",
          "The hospital said she was in a stable condition (= not likely to get worse) following the operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stable person is mentally healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "She seems more stable these days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stable substance keeps the same chemical or atomic state.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building in which horses are kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of racehorses that are owned or trained by one person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who perform a similar activity and who are trained by the same person or employed by the same organization:",
        "examples": [
          "During the 1950s, Sun Records' stable of singers included Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a horse in a stable",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "firmly fixed or not likely to move or change:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t climb the ladder until you’re sure it’s stable.",
          "She’s in the hospital in stable condition.",
          "The country needs a stable government that is free of corruption."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building in which horses or cattle are kept:",
        "examples": [
          "The horses in the stable have plenty of straw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stable economy, country, system, etc. is able to continue in a regular and successful way without unexpected changes:",
        "examples": [
          "a stable economy/country/government",
          "financially/economically/politically stable",
          "The company must now focus on operating a more efficient and stable supply chain.",
          "stable jobs/employment A proposed merger has resulted in key staff quitting in order to find more stable jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stable prices or rates do not change much:",
        "examples": [
          "stable prices/currencies/rates The mortgage rate cut created more stable house prices.",
          "The rouble is stable and public finances are looking remarkably healthy.",
          "remain/stay stable We have experienced high growth recently, with the unemployment rate remaining extremely stable at 2.9%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stabs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to injure someone with a sharp pointed object such as a knife:",
        "examples": [
          "She was stabbed several times in the chest.",
          "He was jailed for 15 years for stabbing his wife to death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short, forceful pushing movement with a finger or a long, thin object:",
        "examples": [
          "As she spoke she stabbed the air with her finger.",
          "He stabbed at the meat with his fork."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of pushing a knife into someone, or an injury caused by stabbing:",
        "examples": [
          "He was admitted to hospital with stab wounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden feeling, especially an unpleasant one such as pain:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt a stab of envy when she saw all the expensive presents Zoe had been given for Christmas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action or remark that attacks someone's reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "Her criticism of the company's plans was a stab at the chairman himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to injure someone using a sharp, pointed object:",
        "examples": [
          "He was stabbed with a fork."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of injuring someone with a sharp, pointed object:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s recovering from stab wounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stab is also a sudden feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "Cheri felt a sudden stab of guilt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stab is also an attempt to do something that you may not be able to do:",
        "examples": [
          "I wouldn’t even take a stab at estimating its cost."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "staccato": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe musical notes that are short and separate when played, or this way of playing music:",
        "examples": [
          "The music suddenly changed from a smooth melody to a staccato rhythm.",
          "She played the whole piece staccato to improve her technique."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a noise or way of speaking that consists of a series of short and separate sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave staccato replies to every question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of music) played as short, separate notes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a noise is described as staccato, it consists of a series of short, quick sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The sudden staccato burst of fireworks startled us."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pile of things arranged one on top of another:",
        "examples": [
          "He chose a cartoon from the stack of DVDs on the shelf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't worry, we've got stacks of time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of shelves in a library that are positioned close together so that a lot of books can be stored on them:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the best way to find a book in the stacks?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of aircraft circling over an airport at different heights waiting for permission to land:",
        "examples": [
          "We were in the stack for over an hour before we landed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of storing data on a computer so that the last piece of data to be stored is the first one to be found by the computer:",
        "examples": [
          "Data is normally organized by position, for example in stacks or queues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the levels of programming, software, etc. used in a mobile app or website, in order to create the app or website or keep it working. :",
        "examples": [
          "The MERN stack is one of the most popular stacks currently used in web development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall piece of rock sticking out of the sea near the coast, formed by the action of the waves against the rock on the coast:",
        "examples": [
          "The Twelve Apostles is the name of a series of limestone stacks protruding dramatically from the sea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car accident, especially one that causes damage",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange things in an ordered pile:",
        "examples": [
          "stack something (up) Once the last few people had left the hall, the caretaker began stacking (up) the chairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill something with objects:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a job stacking shelves in a supermarket.",
          "Will you stack the dishwasher and switch it on, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to circle over an airport waiting for permission to land, or to make an aircraft do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline uses thousands of tonnes of fuel a year when its planes are stacking above Heathrow and Gatwick.",
          "Planes stacked up at LAX when a radar failure caused problems nationwide.",
          "We were stacked up for hours waiting to land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pile of things arranged one on top of another:",
        "examples": [
          "a stack of pancakes",
          "stacks of newspapers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a library (= a building with a collection of books and study materials), the stacks are the area where books are stored:",
        "examples": [
          "I found the book in the stacks, but it was in the wrong place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange things in a pile one on top of another:",
        "examples": [
          "The cases were stacked neatly in the middle of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work in a supermarket putting products on shelves:",
        "examples": [
          "She's got a part-time job stacking shelves in the local superstore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large pile of something such as letters:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a stack of invoices to process this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of storing information on a computer in which the most recent item is found or dealt with before other items:",
        "examples": [
          "It is possible to search the stack for an item and find out how far it is from the top."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stacked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "covered or filled with a large amount of things:",
        "examples": [
          "The fridge is stacked with food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a woman) having large breasts. This sense is considered offensive by many women.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stacker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is putting goods or other things on shelves, or putting things on top of each other:",
        "examples": [
          "The supermarket is recruiting checkout clerks and shelf stackers.",
          "I got a job as a crate stacker for a brewery.",
          "He worked as a stacker at the public library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine for putting things on top of each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Devices are fed from automatic tray stackers.",
          "All warehouse equipment (order pickers, stackers, lifting devices conveyors, fork lift trucks, etc.) must be fire resistant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of containers that are designed to be put on top of each other:",
        "examples": [
          "To keep nappies and other baby products out of the way, invest in one of these pretty stackers for the nursery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child's toy in which similar items of different sizes must be put on top of each other :",
        "examples": [
          "A stacker makes a great first \"puzzle\" for a baby or toddler.",
          "Toddlers will develop their motor skills and coordination with this bunny stacker toy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of sandwich with several different types of food on top of each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Their Italian deli-style stackers are the best in the city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stacking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange things in an ordered pile:",
        "examples": [
          "stack something (up) Once the last few people had left the hall, the caretaker began stacking (up) the chairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill something with objects:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a job stacking shelves in a supermarket.",
          "Will you stack the dishwasher and switch it on, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to circle over an airport waiting for permission to land, or to make an aircraft do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline uses thousands of tonnes of fuel a year when its planes are stacking above Heathrow and Gatwick.",
          "Planes stacked up at LAX when a radar failure caused problems nationwide.",
          "We were stacked up for hours waiting to land."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stacks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of shelves in a library that are positioned close together so that a lot of books can be stored on them:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the best way to find a book in the stacks?",
          "My job was to replace books in the stacks.",
          "The stacks are on floors 5-7 of the library.",
          "A member of staff took us on a tour of the stacks.",
          "Ask at the desk if you wish to see a book that is in the stacks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stadium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large closed area of land with rows of seats around the sides and often with no roof, used for sports events and musical performances:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of fans packed into the stadium to watch the match.",
          "the opening of a new national stadium (= where a country's team plays its home games)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large structure consisting of many rows of seats surrounding an area of land on which sports are played and where sometimes other public events happen:",
        "examples": [
          "a football stadium",
          "Yankee Stadium"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stadiums": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large closed area of land with rows of seats around the sides and often with no roof, used for sports events and musical performances:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of fans packed into the stadium to watch the match.",
          "the opening of a new national stadium (= where a country's team plays its home games)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large structure consisting of many rows of seats surrounding an area of land on which sports are played and where sometimes other public events happen:",
        "examples": [
          "a football stadium",
          "Yankee Stadium"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "staff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the group of people who work for an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a good relationship between staff and pupils at the school.",
          "The staff are not very happy about the latest pay increase.",
          "There are over a hundred staff in the company.",
          "He is on (= a member of) the editorial staff of the magazine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works for an organization",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, strong stick held in the hand that is used as a support when walking, as a weapon, or as a symbol of authority",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the five lines and four spaces between them on which musical notes are written",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or provide the people who work for an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Many charity shops in Britain are staffed by/with volunteers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who work for an organization, often for a special purpose, or who work for a manager within an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The coaching staff felt we needed more defense.",
          "She joined the staff of the Smithsonian Institution in 1954."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the five lines and four spaces between them on which musical notes are written",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to supply an organization with a staff:",
        "examples": [
          "The after-school program is staffed entirely by volunteers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people who work for a particular company or organization, or in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "The company prides itself on the training programmes it provides for its staff.",
          "Staff are expected to move to the new building later this year.",
          "employ/hire/recruit staff",
          "a staff of 5/50, etc. They employ a core staff of 25 full-time employees.",
          "a member of staff/staff member As a result of our investigations, two members of staff have now left the organization.",
          "experienced/professional/trained staff",
          "full-time/part-time staff",
          "permanent/temporary staff",
          "clerical/office staff",
          "sales/kitchen/check-in staff",
          "staff shortage/turnover/morale The hours are long, the work is dull, and staff turnover is high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide workers for a particular organization:",
        "examples": [
          "We are looking for up to 50 bilingual people to staff the call center.",
          "be staffed by/with The law centre is staffed by professional lawyers and advisers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "staffed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or provide the people who work for an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Many charity shops in Britain are staffed by/with volunteers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "staffer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an employee, often of a political organization:",
        "examples": [
          "White House staffers briefed reporters before the president arrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is a member of the group of people who work for an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a Senate staffer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an employee who works for an organization, especially in politics or the media:",
        "examples": [
          "White House staffers briefed reporters before the President arrived.",
          "The union represents over 1,000 editorial and business staffers at The Chronicle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "staffers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an employee, often of a political organization:",
        "examples": [
          "White House staffers briefed reporters before the president arrived."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is a member of the group of people who work for an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "a Senate staffer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an employee who works for an organization, especially in politics or the media:",
        "examples": [
          "White House staffers briefed reporters before the President arrived.",
          "The union represents over 1,000 editorial and business staffers at The Chronicle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "staffing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the staff (= employees) of an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "They offer guidance on safe staffing levels in hospitals.",
          "severe staffing shortages"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the management of the number and types of workers needed in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Former employees also testified about inadequate staffing.",
          "staffing issues/levels/shortages",
          "increase/reduce staffing",
          "staffing costs/cuts",
          "a staffing agency/company/firm"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an adult male deer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys shares in a company that is being sold to the public with the intention of selling them immediately for profit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is going to get married soon, when he is at a stag party (= a party with only men to celebrate this)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy shares in a company that is being sold to the public with the intention of selling them immediately for profit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult male deer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who buys shares in a company when it is first sold to the public and sells them as soon as the share price goes up to make a quick profit:",
        "examples": [
          "No one had expected the share offer to be a high stag stock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy shares in a company when it is first sold to the public and then sell the shares as soon as the price goes up to make a quick profit:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be the usual scramble as private investors try to stag the new issue and sell at a profit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of an activity or a period of development:",
        "examples": [
          "in a stage The project is in its final stages and should be completed by August.",
          "They did the last stage of their journey on foot.",
          "Our marriage is going through a difficult stage at the moment.",
          "at the stage where Their youngest child is at the stage where she can say individual words but not full sentences.",
          "at some stage I'm not tired at the moment but I will need a rest at some stage (= at some time) during the walk.",
          "just a stage someone is going through Andrew spends all his spare time playing with his computer but it's probably just a stage he's going through (= a period of development that will end soon)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something in stages, you divide the activity into parts and complete each part separately:",
        "examples": [
          "We're decorating the house in stages so it won't be ready for another couple of months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the separate parts of a rocket, each part having its own engine:",
        "examples": [
          "Once its fuel supply runs out, each stage separates from the main part of the rocket and falls back to earth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area in a theatre that is often raised above ground level and on which actors or entertainers perform:",
        "examples": [
          "on stage Hamlet is on stage for most of the act.",
          "go on/off stage The orchestra went on/off stage to great applause.",
          "The play is a stage adaptation of William Golding's novel.",
          "The singer returns to the Oslo stage (= will perform again in Oslo) this summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area of public life:",
        "examples": [
          "world stage The president was extremely popular on the world stage but was disliked in his own country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go onto the stage and start to perform:",
        "examples": [
          "She was waiting to take the stage at a rally in Ohio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange and perform a play or show:",
        "examples": [
          "The local drama group is staging a production of the musical \"Grease\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize an event:",
        "examples": [
          "London staged the Olympic Games in 2012."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of an activity, or a period of development:",
        "examples": [
          "The software is in the early stages of development.",
          "At that stage of my life, I was married but didn’t have any children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something in stages, you divide the activity into parts and complete each part separately:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re repairing the house in stages – first the roof and chimney, then the windows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area in a theater, often raised above ground level, on which actors or entertainers perform:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] When you’re sitting in the balcony, you see more of the ceiling than the stage.",
          "[ U ] Berlin’s most successful stage musical was \"Annie Get Your Gun.\"",
          "[ U ] She was a popular star of the musical stage (= of this type of theater).",
          "As a child, he appeared on stage (= performing in theaters)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stage is also a particular area of public life:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] His novel includes such actors on the world stage as Fidel Castro and the Pope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange the performance of a play or other entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "Bejart was staging his own ballets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you stage an event, you organize it:",
        "examples": [
          "Bus drivers are planning to stage a 24-hour strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a series of periods of development in a process:",
        "examples": [
          "Flotation is a key stage in the group's development plans.",
          "From an early stage financial regulators blamed a lack of internal controls for the bank's failure.",
          "At this stage, there is no proposal to change the existing management structure of the group.",
          "Negotiations with the union have reached a critical stage.",
          "first/final/next stage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area of public life where important events happen:",
        "examples": [
          "global/international/world stage His speech at the party conference propelled him onto the international stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you do something in stages, you divide the activity into parts and complete each part separately:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposed budget cuts would be made in stages over the next five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize a large or important event for a large number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "London won the bid to stage the 2012 Olympics.",
          "stage a conference/event/exhibition",
          "stage a protest/stoppage/strike"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "stage a comeback/rally/recovery Wall Street staged a dramatic recovery, wiping out most of its early losses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stagecoach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) a covered vehicle pulled by horses that carried passengers and goods on regular routes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) a covered vehicle pulled by horses that carried passengers and goods on regular routes:",
        "examples": [
          "The coming of the stagecoach was once a major event in remote American settlements."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "staged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "arranged to be performed on a stage in public or to be shown in a film, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an imaginatively staged production and the performances were impressive.",
          "The movie features a number of brilliantly staged car chases around New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arranged in order to give people a particular impression, sometimes in order to deceive them:",
        "examples": [
          "The romance was made public at a staged photo opportunity at a London restaurant.",
          "staged accident Staged accidents involve, for example, intentional low-speed car crashes, or the faking of neck and back injuries, in order to make bogus insurance claims.",
          "The conversation between them seemed so staged and scripted that I couldn't believe it was spontaneous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arranged to happen at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "staged to The protests are staged to coincide with the Republican National Convention.",
          "The charity event is staged to take place in the spring of next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done in stages, one after the other, not all at once:",
        "examples": [
          "staged approach We adopt a staged approach to diagnostic testing.",
          "staged withdrawal They are calling for a staged withdrawal of troops from the area."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stagehand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is employed in a theatre to move the equipment on the stage",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of an activity or a period of development:",
        "examples": [
          "in a stage The project is in its final stages and should be completed by August.",
          "They did the last stage of their journey on foot.",
          "Our marriage is going through a difficult stage at the moment.",
          "at the stage where Their youngest child is at the stage where she can say individual words but not full sentences.",
          "at some stage I'm not tired at the moment but I will need a rest at some stage (= at some time) during the walk.",
          "just a stage someone is going through Andrew spends all his spare time playing with his computer but it's probably just a stage he's going through (= a period of development that will end soon)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something in stages, you divide the activity into parts and complete each part separately:",
        "examples": [
          "We're decorating the house in stages so it won't be ready for another couple of months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the separate parts of a rocket, each part having its own engine:",
        "examples": [
          "Once its fuel supply runs out, each stage separates from the main part of the rocket and falls back to earth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area in a theatre that is often raised above ground level and on which actors or entertainers perform:",
        "examples": [
          "on stage Hamlet is on stage for most of the act.",
          "go on/off stage The orchestra went on/off stage to great applause.",
          "The play is a stage adaptation of William Golding's novel.",
          "The singer returns to the Oslo stage (= will perform again in Oslo) this summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area of public life:",
        "examples": [
          "world stage The president was extremely popular on the world stage but was disliked in his own country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go onto the stage and start to perform:",
        "examples": [
          "She was waiting to take the stage at a rally in Ohio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange and perform a play or show:",
        "examples": [
          "The local drama group is staging a production of the musical \"Grease\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize an event:",
        "examples": [
          "London staged the Olympic Games in 2012."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of an activity, or a period of development:",
        "examples": [
          "The software is in the early stages of development.",
          "At that stage of my life, I was married but didn’t have any children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something in stages, you divide the activity into parts and complete each part separately:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re repairing the house in stages – first the roof and chimney, then the windows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area in a theater, often raised above ground level, on which actors or entertainers perform:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] When you’re sitting in the balcony, you see more of the ceiling than the stage.",
          "[ U ] Berlin’s most successful stage musical was \"Annie Get Your Gun.\"",
          "[ U ] She was a popular star of the musical stage (= of this type of theater).",
          "As a child, he appeared on stage (= performing in theaters)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stage is also a particular area of public life:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] His novel includes such actors on the world stage as Fidel Castro and the Pope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange the performance of a play or other entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "Bejart was staging his own ballets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you stage an event, you organize it:",
        "examples": [
          "Bus drivers are planning to stage a 24-hour strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a series of periods of development in a process:",
        "examples": [
          "Flotation is a key stage in the group's development plans.",
          "From an early stage financial regulators blamed a lack of internal controls for the bank's failure.",
          "At this stage, there is no proposal to change the existing management structure of the group.",
          "Negotiations with the union have reached a critical stage.",
          "first/final/next stage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular area of public life where important events happen:",
        "examples": [
          "global/international/world stage His speech at the party conference propelled him onto the international stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you do something in stages, you divide the activity into parts and complete each part separately:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposed budget cuts would be made in stages over the next five years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to organize a large or important event for a large number of people:",
        "examples": [
          "London won the bid to stage the 2012 Olympics.",
          "stage a conference/event/exhibition",
          "stage a protest/stoppage/strike"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "stage a comeback/rally/recovery Wall Street staged a dramatic recovery, wiping out most of its early losses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stagger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to walk or move with difficulty as if you are going to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "After he was attacked, he managed to stagger to the phone and call for help.",
          "figurative The company is staggering under a $15 million debt and will almost certainly collapse by the end of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel shocked or surprised because of something unexpected or very unusual happening:",
        "examples": [
          "He staggered all his colleagues by suddenly announcing that he was leaving the company at the end of the month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange things, especially hours of work, holidays, or events, so that they begin at different times from those of other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Some countries have staggered school holidays so that holiday resorts do not become overcrowded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the start of a race is staggered, the competitors start at different times or in different positions.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of walking or moving in which you almost fall:",
        "examples": [
          "He left the bar with a drunken stagger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk or move awkwardly, as if you have lost your balance, or to cause someone to move awkwardly or to lose his or her balance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] When he hit his head on a shelf, it momentarily staggered him.",
          "[ I ] She staggered out of bed to answer the phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange events or schedules so that they happen at different times, or to arrange objects so they are not regular:",
        "examples": [
          "The clinics will try to stagger vaccination times to minimize waits and confusion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for things like holidays, working hours, or payments to happen at different times so that they are easier to manage:",
        "examples": [
          "Utilities companies will allow customers to stagger payments when they have bills they cannot pay.",
          "Over half of American firms stagger the election of board members, so that the whole board is not replaced at once."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "staggered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very shocked or surprised:",
        "examples": [
          "I was staggered at the prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "arranged so that things happen at different times or so that things are not positioned in a regular way :",
        "examples": [
          "staggered payments",
          "Cabinets can be hung at staggered heights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "staggering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very shocking and surprising:",
        "examples": [
          "It costs a staggering $50,000 per week to keep the museum open to the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shocking because of being extremely large:",
        "examples": [
          "Nursing care costs a staggering $15,000 per week!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "staging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the performance of a play or show:",
        "examples": [
          "The production is a modern staging of the fairy tale \"Cinderella\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of organizing an event:",
        "examples": [
          "The agreement provides for the staging of three concerts each year for three years.",
          "He loves the razzamatazz that surrounds the staging of the US Open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of finding out what stage of development a cancer is at:",
        "examples": [
          "Cancer staging is used to assess the degree of spread of the cancer from its place of origin.",
          "Their research will improve the diagnosis and staging of cancers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the performance of a play or show:",
        "examples": [
          "The theater produced the first staging of any of Eugene O’Neill’s works."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stagnant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of water or air) not flowing or moving, and smelling unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a stagnant pond"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not growing or developing:",
        "examples": [
          "a stagnant economy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of liquids or air) not flowing or moving, and often smelling unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Hot, stagnant air filled the subway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not growing or developing:",
        "examples": [
          "Jobs become scarce in a stagnant economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not growing or developing:",
        "examples": [
          "Recently, the company's sales have been declining or stagnant.",
          "stagnant economy/growth/market The business sector was pressing for tax cuts to stimulate a stagnant economy.",
          "stagnant prices/sales/wages"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to leave a mark on something that is difficult to remove:",
        "examples": [
          "Tomato sauce stains terribly - it's really difficult to get it out of clothes.",
          "While she was changing the wheel on her car, her coat had become stained with oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a material stains, it absorbs substances easily, causing it to become covered with marks, or coloured by a chemical:",
        "examples": [
          "This carpet is ideal for the kitchen because it doesn't stain easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the colour of something using a chemical:",
        "examples": [
          "She stripped the floorboards and stained them dark brown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to permanently spoil something such as someone's reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "Several important politicians have had their reputations stained by this scandal.",
          "The country's history is stained with the blood of (= the country is guilty of killing) millions of innocent men and women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dirty mark on something that is difficult to remove:",
        "examples": [
          "a blood/grass stain",
          "You can remove a red wine stain from a carpet by sprinkling salt over it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical for changing the colour of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "permanent damage to someone's reputation or character:",
        "examples": [
          "His solicitor said, \"He leaves this court without a stain on his character.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a mark on something that is difficult to remove, or to become colored or spoiled by a mark:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Strawberry juice stained my shirt.",
          "[ I ] This carpet is practical because it doesn’t stain easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you stain wood, you put a substance on it that changes its color:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Instead of painting the woodwork, she stained it dark brown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dirty mark on something that is difficult to remove:",
        "examples": [
          "The tomato sauce left a stain on the tablecloth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stain is also a thin, oily liquid used to change the color of wood.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stain is also a chemical used to color cells to make them easier to see when studying them under a microscope.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "marked with the thing mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "tear-stained faces",
          "a blood-stained blanket"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "staining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a mark on something that is difficult to remove:",
        "examples": [
          "Tomato sauce stains terribly - it's really difficult to get it out of clothes.",
          "While she was changing the wheel on her car, her coat had become stained with oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a material stains, it absorbs substances easily, causing it to become covered with marks, or coloured by a chemical:",
        "examples": [
          "This carpet is ideal for the kitchen because it doesn't stain easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the colour of something using a chemical:",
        "examples": [
          "She stripped the floorboards and stained them dark brown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to permanently spoil something such as someone's reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "Several important politicians have had their reputations stained by this scandal.",
          "The country's history is stained with the blood of (= the country is guilty of killing) millions of innocent men and women."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stainless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with no marks on it, or made of a substance that is not damaged by air or water and that does not change colour:",
        "examples": [
          "stainless work surfaces"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "morally good; having done nothing that could be considered to be wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a man of stainless character."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to leave a mark on something that is difficult to remove:",
        "examples": [
          "Tomato sauce stains terribly - it's really difficult to get it out of clothes.",
          "While she was changing the wheel on her car, her coat had become stained with oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a material stains, it absorbs substances easily, causing it to become covered with marks, or coloured by a chemical:",
        "examples": [
          "This carpet is ideal for the kitchen because it doesn't stain easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the colour of something using a chemical:",
        "examples": [
          "She stripped the floorboards and stained them dark brown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to permanently spoil something such as someone's reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "Several important politicians have had their reputations stained by this scandal.",
          "The country's history is stained with the blood of (= the country is guilty of killing) millions of innocent men and women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dirty mark on something that is difficult to remove:",
        "examples": [
          "a blood/grass stain",
          "You can remove a red wine stain from a carpet by sprinkling salt over it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical for changing the colour of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "permanent damage to someone's reputation or character:",
        "examples": [
          "His solicitor said, \"He leaves this court without a stain on his character.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a mark on something that is difficult to remove, or to become colored or spoiled by a mark:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Strawberry juice stained my shirt.",
          "[ I ] This carpet is practical because it doesn’t stain easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you stain wood, you put a substance on it that changes its color:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Instead of painting the woodwork, she stained it dark brown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dirty mark on something that is difficult to remove:",
        "examples": [
          "The tomato sauce left a stain on the tablecloth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stain is also a thin, oily liquid used to change the color of wood.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stain is also a chemical used to color cells to make them easier to see when studying them under a microscope.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stair": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of steps that lead from one level of a building to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Go up the stairs and her office is on the right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the steps in a set of steps that lead from one level of a building to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The top stair creaked as she went upstairs and the noise woke up her mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of stairs:",
        "examples": [
          "He climbed the wooden stair and knocked on his grandfather's door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a step in a set of stairs:",
        "examples": [
          "The top stair creaked loudly as she stepped on it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "staircase": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of stairs inside a building, usually with a bar fixed on the wall or onto vertical poles at the side for you to hold on to:",
        "examples": [
          "She descended the sweeping (= long and wide) staircase into the crowd of photographers and journalists.",
          "A spiral staircase leads up to the second floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually buy more of a property from a person or company that also owns part of the property:",
        "examples": [
          "Only 10% of those in shared ownership chose to staircase.",
          "You need to contact your housing provider and give notice that you intend to staircase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of stairs inside a building, including the bars and posts that people to hold on to as they go up or down",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stairs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of steps that lead from one level of a building to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Go up the stairs and her office is on the right.",
          "flight of stairs I had to climb a steep flight (= set) of stairs to her front door.",
          "foot of the stairs He stood at the foot (= bottom) of the stairs and called out, \"Breakfast's ready!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of steps that lead from one level to another, esp. in a building:",
        "examples": [
          "Her office is at the top of the stairs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stairway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a passage in a public place with a set of steps that leads from one level to another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a passage that contains a set of steps",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stairwell": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, vertical passage through a building around which a set of stairs is built",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a share or a financial involvement in something such as a business:",
        "examples": [
          "hold a stake in/of He holds (= owns) a 40 percent stake in/of the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you have a stake in something, it is important to you because you have a personal interest or involvement in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Employers have a stake in the training of their staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that you risk on the result of something such as a game or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "high-stakes She spent two weeks in Las Vegas playing high-stakes blackjack at the casinos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In an activity or competition, the stakes are the reward for the person who wins or succeeds in it:",
        "examples": [
          "The team is playing for enormous stakes - the chance to play in the final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of horse races in which the prize money is provided by all the owners of the horses that are competing in the race:",
        "examples": [
          "The Twixt Stakes is held at Laurel Park Racecourse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation where someone is judged on how much of a particular quality they have:",
        "examples": [
          "in the beauty, popularity, etc. stakes The prime minister is not very high in the popularity stakes (= he is not very popular) at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the prize or reward in a competition or any activity in which you are competing:",
        "examples": [
          "The fight promoters have decided to raise the stakes in order to attract better competitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a situation more urgent or more difficult to ignore:",
        "examples": [
          "The stowaways are trying to raise the stakes by refusing to eat until they are given money and aid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong stick or metal bar with a pointed end:",
        "examples": [
          "The stakes are pushed or hammered into the ground and can be used for supporting a plant or forming part of a fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a wooden post to which people were tied before being burned to death as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "burned at the stake In medieval Europe, people accused of heresy were often burned at the stake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk an amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "stake something on something At the roulette table, he staked $10,000 on number 21."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold up and support something by fastening it to stakes:",
        "examples": [
          "Tomato plants should be staked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a share in something, esp. a financial share in a business, or an emotional investment in something:",
        "examples": [
          "He holds a 20% stake in the company.",
          "Parents have a large stake in their children’s education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In an activity or competition, the stakes are the costs or risks involved in competing:",
        "examples": [
          "Global competition has raised the stakes of doing business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that you risk on the result of a game or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Almost everyone has a stake in the global economy these days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, strong, pointed wood or metal pole pushed into the ground and used to mark a spot or to support something:",
        "examples": [
          "Stakes in the ground marked the outline of the new building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk harming or losing something important:",
        "examples": [
          "He has talent and ambition, and I’d stake my reputation on his success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something to a stake:",
        "examples": [
          "Tomato plants should be staked soon after they are planted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount that someone has invested in a company, often expressed as a percentage of the total share capital (= money invested in a business in the form of shares):",
        "examples": [
          "a 15%/3%/10%, etc. stake His 22% stake makes him the retailer's biggest shareholder.",
          "have/hold/own a stake (in sth) The Chief Executive has a controlling stake in the company worth €58m.",
          "acquire/buy/sell a stake (in sth)",
          "increase/raise/reduce a stake (in sth)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you have a stake in something, its success or failure will have an effect on you:",
        "examples": [
          "All three officials have a personal stake in the President's re-election as it would allow them to keep their jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money you risk losing by guessing the result of something wrongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The City continued to play for high stakes in shares of the airline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a business activity, the stakes are the level of risk and possible profit involved:",
        "examples": [
          "Given the high stakes for both hardware makers and software suppliers, neither side is likely to give up easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something like money, a job, or someone's reputation is at stake, it is in danger of being lost because of a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's reputation is at stake and they need to act quickly and decisively.",
          "Up to 300 jobs are thought to be at stake at head office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state that you have a right to something and that it should belong to you:",
        "examples": [
          "Foreign companies across a range of sectors seek to stake a claim in China's fast-growing economy.",
          "stake a claim to/for/on sth Various countries are trying to stake their claims to the oil under the polar ice cap."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stakeout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the continuous watching of a building or area, especially by the police",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of secretly watching a place or person, esp. to see if any illegal activity is taking place:",
        "examples": [
          "The stakeout did not provide much help to investigators."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stakes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "In an activity or competition, the stakes are the reward for the person who wins or succeeds in it:",
        "examples": [
          "The team is playing for enormous stakes - the chance to play in the final.",
          "This TV debate could determine who becomes president, so the stakes are high.",
          "Because the stakes for good scores are so high, teachers can be tempted to exclude weaker pupils from the tests.",
          "Both sides in the divorce settlement are playing for high stakes.",
          "These days, tennis matches are played for huge stakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of horse races in which the prize money is provided by all the owners of the horses that are competing in the race:",
        "examples": [
          "The Twixt Stakes is held at Laurel Park Racecourse.",
          "His horse raced again at the Challedon Stakes a week later.",
          "The filly ran her first race at the Belmont stakes.",
          "He wanted a new horse for the Preakness Stakes.",
          "After a thrilling win at the Bluegrass Stakes, this horse is now a Derby contender."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "staking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk an amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "stake something on something At the roulette table, he staked $10,000 on number 21."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold up and support something by fastening it to stakes:",
        "examples": [
          "Tomato plants should be staked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "no longer new or fresh, usually as a result of being kept for too long:",
        "examples": [
          "The bread/biscuits/cake had gone stale.",
          "The morning after the party, their apartment smelled of stale cigarette smoke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not fresh and new; boring because too familiar:",
        "examples": [
          "stale jokes/news"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who has lost interest in what they are doing because of being bored or working too hard:",
        "examples": [
          "They had been working together for over five years and they had both become a little stale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not fresh or new:",
        "examples": [
          "stale bread",
          "Stale air smells very bad.",
          "I used to like that sitcom, but it’s getting kind of stale."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stalemate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which neither group involved in an argument can win or get an advantage and no action can be taken:",
        "examples": [
          "Tomorrow's meeting between the two leaders is expected to break a diplomatic stalemate that has lasted for ten years.",
          "Despite long discussions, the workers and the management remain locked in stalemate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in chess, a position in which one player is unable to move, but their king is not being attacked, which means that neither of the two players wins",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which nothing can change or no action can be taken:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Stalemate in Congress over education reform has made voters angry.",
          "[ C ] The arrival of fresh troops broke the military stalemate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stalk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the main stem of a plant, or the narrow stem that joins leaves, flowers, or fruit to the main stem of a plant:",
        "examples": [
          "She trimmed the stalks of the tulips before putting them in a vase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow structure that supports a part of the body in some animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The eyes of shrimps are on movable stalks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow an animal or person as closely as possible without being seen or heard, usually in order to catch or kill them:",
        "examples": [
          "The police had been stalking the woman for a week before they arrested her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to illegally follow and watch someone over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "He had stalked her for several months before he was arrested.",
          "He was arrested for stalking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something unpleasant stalks a place, it appears there in a threatening way:",
        "examples": [
          "When night falls, danger stalks the streets of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in an angry or proud way:",
        "examples": [
          "She refused to accept that she was wrong and stalked furiously out of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any stem on a plant, esp. the main stem:",
        "examples": [
          "Cynthia says those flowers have pretty tall stalks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow an animal or person as closely as possible without being seen or heard:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent the weekend stalking deer to photograph them.",
          "Celebrities are often stalked by photographers and reporters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in an angry or proud way:",
        "examples": [
          "She didn’t say anything but stalked furiously out of the room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stalked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow an animal or person as closely as possible without being seen or heard, usually in order to catch or kill them:",
        "examples": [
          "The police had been stalking the woman for a week before they arrested her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to illegally follow and watch someone over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "He had stalked her for several months before he was arrested.",
          "He was arrested for stalking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something unpleasant stalks a place, it appears there in a threatening way:",
        "examples": [
          "When night falls, danger stalks the streets of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in an angry or proud way:",
        "examples": [
          "She refused to accept that she was wrong and stalked furiously out of the room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stalker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who illegally follows and watches someone over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Several well-known women have been troubled by stalkers recently.",
          "Stalkers often use instant messaging on mobile phones to harass victims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal that follows an animal as closely as possible without being seen or heard, usually in order to catch or kill it:",
        "examples": [
          "A team of professional deer stalkers each shoot about 120 animals a year.",
          "A good stalker only singles out weak animals from a herd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who follows a person, usually intending to hurt that person:",
        "examples": [
          "The idea of a stalker on the loose is quite frightening."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stalkers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who illegally follows and watches someone over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Several well-known women have been troubled by stalkers recently.",
          "Stalkers often use instant messaging on mobile phones to harass victims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal that follows an animal as closely as possible without being seen or heard, usually in order to catch or kill it:",
        "examples": [
          "A team of professional deer stalkers each shoot about 120 animals a year.",
          "A good stalker only singles out weak animals from a herd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who follows a person, usually intending to hurt that person:",
        "examples": [
          "The idea of a stalker on the loose is quite frightening."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stalking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the crime of illegally following and watching someone over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "He was arrested for stalking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of following a person or animal as closely as possible without being seen or heard",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stalks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the main stem of a plant, or the narrow stem that joins leaves, flowers, or fruit to the main stem of a plant:",
        "examples": [
          "She trimmed the stalks of the tulips before putting them in a vase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow structure that supports a part of the body in some animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The eyes of shrimps are on movable stalks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow an animal or person as closely as possible without being seen or heard, usually in order to catch or kill them:",
        "examples": [
          "The police had been stalking the woman for a week before they arrested her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to illegally follow and watch someone over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "He had stalked her for several months before he was arrested.",
          "He was arrested for stalking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something unpleasant stalks a place, it appears there in a threatening way:",
        "examples": [
          "When night falls, danger stalks the streets of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in an angry or proud way:",
        "examples": [
          "She refused to accept that she was wrong and stalked furiously out of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any stem on a plant, esp. the main stem:",
        "examples": [
          "Cynthia says those flowers have pretty tall stalks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow an animal or person as closely as possible without being seen or heard:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent the weekend stalking deer to photograph them.",
          "Celebrities are often stalked by photographers and reporters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in an angry or proud way:",
        "examples": [
          "She didn’t say anything but stalked furiously out of the room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stall": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large table or a small shop with an open front from which goods are sold in a public place:",
        "examples": [
          "In the village market, the stalls are piled high with local vegetables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small closed area within a farm building in which there is space for one animal to be kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small area of a room that is separated from the main part of the room by walls or curtains:",
        "examples": [
          "shower stall There was one bathroom with a shower stall in the corner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rows of fixed seats in a church, often with the sides and backs connected:",
        "examples": [
          "Members of the public were invited to sit in the choir stalls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the seats on the main floor of a theatre or cinema, not at a higher level:",
        "examples": [
          "As he came onto the stage, a woman threw flowers from the stalls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an engine stalls, or if you stall it, it stops working suddenly and without you intending it to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "A car may stall due to the driver braking too suddenly.",
          "I stalled the car twice during my driving test but still managed to pass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to delay taking action or avoid giving an answer in order to have more time to make a decision or get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "stall (for time) She says she'll give me the money next week but I think she's just stalling (for time)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you stall a person, you delay them or prevent them from doing something for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "I managed to stall him for a few days until I'd got enough money to pay back the loan.",
          "stall someone off mainly US The thief broke into the office while his accomplice stalled off the security guard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop making progress:",
        "examples": [
          "Japan's economic growth has stalled, with industrial production contracting in June for the fourth straight month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you stall an event, you delay it or prevent it from making progress:",
        "examples": [
          "Commandos stalled the enemy attack by destroying three bridges.",
          "Fears are growing that a tax increase may stall economic recovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to delay or put off action:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] They’re just stalling, trying to avoid making a decision.",
          "[ T ] I can stall him for a few minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a vehicle or engine to stop suddenly, or of a vehicle or engine to stop suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My car stalled at the traffic light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a separate area in which an animal is kept",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stall is also a small enclosed space used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The bathroom had a tiled shower stall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a process or system stalls or something stalls it, it suddenly stops developing or making progress:",
        "examples": [
          "Japan's economic growth has stalled.",
          "Contract negotiations between management and the union have stalled again.",
          "I don't believe there was a deliberate plan to stall the process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone stalls, they do not answer a question immediately or continue a discussion, in order to give themselves more time to think:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I have to look it up on my machine at home,\" he said stalling for time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a table or structure from which someone sells things on the street or in an outdoor market:",
        "examples": [
          "She set up a stall at the fair to sell her jewelery.",
          "A long row of market stalls was filled with every kind of food you could imagine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stalled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an engine stalls, or if you stall it, it stops working suddenly and without you intending it to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "A car may stall due to the driver braking too suddenly.",
          "I stalled the car twice during my driving test but still managed to pass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to delay taking action or avoid giving an answer in order to have more time to make a decision or get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "stall (for time) She says she'll give me the money next week but I think she's just stalling (for time)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you stall a person, you delay them or prevent them from doing something for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "I managed to stall him for a few days until I'd got enough money to pay back the loan.",
          "stall someone off mainly US The thief broke into the office while his accomplice stalled off the security guard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop making progress:",
        "examples": [
          "Japan's economic growth has stalled, with industrial production contracting in June for the fourth straight month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you stall an event, you delay it or prevent it from making progress:",
        "examples": [
          "Commandos stalled the enemy attack by destroying three bridges.",
          "Fears are growing that a tax increase may stall economic recovery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stalling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an engine stalls, or if you stall it, it stops working suddenly and without you intending it to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "A car may stall due to the driver braking too suddenly.",
          "I stalled the car twice during my driving test but still managed to pass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to delay taking action or avoid giving an answer in order to have more time to make a decision or get an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "stall (for time) She says she'll give me the money next week but I think she's just stalling (for time)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you stall a person, you delay them or prevent them from doing something for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "I managed to stall him for a few days until I'd got enough money to pay back the loan.",
          "stall someone off mainly US The thief broke into the office while his accomplice stalled off the security guard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop making progress:",
        "examples": [
          "Japan's economic growth has stalled, with industrial production contracting in June for the fourth straight month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you stall an event, you delay it or prevent it from making progress:",
        "examples": [
          "Commandos stalled the enemy attack by destroying three bridges.",
          "Fears are growing that a tax increase may stall economic recovery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stallion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an adult male horse that is used for breeding",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an adult male horse, esp. one used for breeding",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stalls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "rows of fixed seats in a church, often with the sides and backs connected:",
        "examples": [
          "Members of the public were invited to sit in the choir stalls.",
          "Eager faces peered up from the stalls as he delivered his sermon.",
          "We squeezed into the stalls at the back of the church.",
          "Handmade kneelers were placed in all the stalls.",
          "When the stalls were full, she gestured to the cantor to begin the service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the seats on the main floor of a theatre or cinema, not at a higher level:",
        "examples": [
          "As he came onto the stage, a woman threw flowers from the stalls.",
          "They watched the rehearsal from the stalls of the London Palladium.",
          "We had seats in the stalls for all of her shows.",
          "Only when there was silence in the stalls, did they continue with their lines.",
          "We were sitting in the second row of the stalls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stamina": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the physical and/or mental strength to do something that might be difficult and will take a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "The triathlon is a great test of stamina."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the physical or mental strength to do something for a long time, esp. something difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The triathlon is a great test of stamina."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stammer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak or say something with unusual pauses or repeated sounds, either because of speech problems or because of fear or nervousness :",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"Wh-when can we g-go?\" she stammered.",
          "He dialled 999 and stammered (out) his name and address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a speech problem in which someone speaks with unusual pauses or repeated sounds :",
        "examples": [
          "Robert has a slight stammer.",
          "Speech lessons had corrected a childhood stammer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of saying something with unusual paused or repeated sounds because of fear or nervousness:",
        "examples": [
          "Although he said he felt calm, there was a slight stammer in his voice.",
          "She was a gangly girl of 15, all stammers and blushes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or say something with unusual pauses or repeated sounds; stutter:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He stammers when he is nervous."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stammering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or say something with unusual pauses or repeated sounds, either because of speech problems or because of fear or nervousness :",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"Wh-when can we g-go?\" she stammered.",
          "He dialled 999 and stammered (out) his name and address."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stammers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak or say something with unusual pauses or repeated sounds, either because of speech problems or because of fear or nervousness :",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"Wh-when can we g-go?\" she stammered.",
          "He dialled 999 and stammered (out) his name and address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a speech problem in which someone speaks with unusual pauses or repeated sounds :",
        "examples": [
          "Robert has a slight stammer.",
          "Speech lessons had corrected a childhood stammer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of saying something with unusual paused or repeated sounds because of fear or nervousness:",
        "examples": [
          "Although he said he felt calm, there was a slight stammer in his voice.",
          "She was a gangly girl of 15, all stammers and blushes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or say something with unusual pauses or repeated sounds; stutter:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He stammers when he is nervous."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stamp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper with a picture or pattern on it that is stuck onto a letter or package before it is posted, to show that the cost of sending it has been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "I stuck a 50p stamp on the envelope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool for putting a mark on an object either by printing on it or pushing into it, or the mark made in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "A date stamp inside the front cover of a library book shows when it should be returned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper worth a particular amount of money that you can buy several of, as a way of paying for something over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "vehicle licence stamps"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular quality in something or someone, or a quality in something that shows it was done by a particular person or group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Although this painting clearly bears the stamp of genius, we don't know who painted it.",
          "Each manager has left his or her own stamp on the way the company has evolved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of putting the foot down on the ground hard, or the noise made in doing so:",
        "examples": [
          "With a stamp of her foot she stormed out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a mark on an object either by printing on it or pushing into it with a small tool:",
        "examples": [
          "It is necessary to stamp your passport.",
          "Every carton of yogurt is stamped with a sell-by date."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a foot down on the ground hard and quickly, making a loud noise, often to show anger:",
        "examples": [
          "The little boy was stamping his foot and refusing to take his medicine.",
          "She stood by the road, stamping her feet to stay warm.",
          "I wish those people upstairs would stop stamping (about/around).",
          "Why did you stamp on that insect?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark with a particular quality or show that someone has a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Our new administrator seems to be trying to stamp her authority on every aspect of the department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit the floor or ground hard with a foot, usually making a loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She stood by the road, stamping her feet to stay warm.",
          "[ I ] I wish those people upstairs would stop stamping around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of hitting the floor or ground hard with a foot:",
        "examples": [
          "With a stamp of her foot she hurried out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper, usually with a colorful design, that is attached to a package or envelope to show that the charge for sending it through the mail has been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "The new stamps depict blues singers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool for printing or cutting a mark into an object, or the mark made by such a tool:",
        "examples": [
          "The guard examined the permit, then reached for his rubber stamp.",
          "The stamp on the rim shows that Paul Revere made this mug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular quality or character:",
        "examples": [
          "This painting clearly bears the stamp of genius."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a special tool to print or cut a mark into an object:",
        "examples": [
          "An immigration official stamped his passport.",
          "fig. That scene will be stamped in my memory forever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper with a picture or pattern on it, that you stick onto a letter or package to pay for the cost of mailing it:",
        "examples": [
          "first-class/second-class stamp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool used to put a date, an address, or other mark on a document or an object, usually as proof of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The assistant uses a stamp to sign his boss's name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official mark put on something that shows a date, an address, or other information:",
        "examples": [
          "Look for the official USDA stamp before you buy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "approval from someone in a position of authority:",
        "examples": [
          "The Board will meet Thursday to discuss the contract and is likely to give its stamp of approval Friday.",
          "The foreign-made goods still have not earned the government's stamp of approval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a tool to put a date, an address, or other mark on a document or an object, usually as proof of something:",
        "examples": [
          "EU citizens don't need to get their passports stamped when travelling within Europe.",
          "stamp sth on sth All supermarket food packaging has a sell-by date stamped on it.",
          "stamp sth with sth The invoice was stamped with the date that payment had been received."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stamped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a package or envelope) having a postage stamp on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Send a stamped, self-addressed envelope."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stampede": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when many large animals or many people suddenly all move quickly and in an uncontrolled way, usually in the same direction at the same time, especially because of fear:",
        "examples": [
          "Two shoppers were injured in the stampede as shop doors opened on the first day of the sale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in North America, a public event that combines a rodeo (= an event in which cowboys show different skills by riding wild horses and catching cows with ropes), with other competitions, dancing, shows, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He introduced Calf Roping to the stampedes in North America.",
          "The town is known for its annual rodeo and stampede."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When animals or people stampede, they all move quickly in the same direction, often because they are frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "A loud clap of thunder made the herd stampede.",
          "stampede someone/something into something figurative No amount of pressure will stampede (= force) this committee into making hasty decisions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation where a large group of frightened animals, esp. horses or cattle, or a large group of people, all run in the same direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The film clip showed a stampede of wild horses.",
          "The government said that it would investigate the cause of the stampede and take action to prevent such disasters.",
          "There was a stampede to the door."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stamping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a mark on an object either by printing on it or pushing into it with a small tool:",
        "examples": [
          "It is necessary to stamp your passport.",
          "Every carton of yogurt is stamped with a sell-by date."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a foot down on the ground hard and quickly, making a loud noise, often to show anger:",
        "examples": [
          "The little boy was stamping his foot and refusing to take his medicine.",
          "She stood by the road, stamping her feet to stay warm.",
          "I wish those people upstairs would stop stamping (about/around).",
          "Why did you stamp on that insect?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark with a particular quality or show that someone has a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Our new administrator seems to be trying to stamp her authority on every aspect of the department."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stamps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper with a picture or pattern on it that is stuck onto a letter or package before it is posted, to show that the cost of sending it has been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "I stuck a 50p stamp on the envelope."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool for putting a mark on an object either by printing on it or pushing into it, or the mark made in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "A date stamp inside the front cover of a library book shows when it should be returned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper worth a particular amount of money that you can buy several of, as a way of paying for something over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "vehicle licence stamps"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular quality in something or someone, or a quality in something that shows it was done by a particular person or group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Although this painting clearly bears the stamp of genius, we don't know who painted it.",
          "Each manager has left his or her own stamp on the way the company has evolved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of putting the foot down on the ground hard, or the noise made in doing so:",
        "examples": [
          "With a stamp of her foot she stormed out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a mark on an object either by printing on it or pushing into it with a small tool:",
        "examples": [
          "It is necessary to stamp your passport.",
          "Every carton of yogurt is stamped with a sell-by date."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a foot down on the ground hard and quickly, making a loud noise, often to show anger:",
        "examples": [
          "The little boy was stamping his foot and refusing to take his medicine.",
          "She stood by the road, stamping her feet to stay warm.",
          "I wish those people upstairs would stop stamping (about/around).",
          "Why did you stamp on that insect?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark with a particular quality or show that someone has a particular quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Our new administrator seems to be trying to stamp her authority on every aspect of the department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit the floor or ground hard with a foot, usually making a loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She stood by the road, stamping her feet to stay warm.",
          "[ I ] I wish those people upstairs would stop stamping around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of hitting the floor or ground hard with a foot:",
        "examples": [
          "With a stamp of her foot she hurried out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper, usually with a colorful design, that is attached to a package or envelope to show that the charge for sending it through the mail has been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "The new stamps depict blues singers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool for printing or cutting a mark into an object, or the mark made by such a tool:",
        "examples": [
          "The guard examined the permit, then reached for his rubber stamp.",
          "The stamp on the rim shows that Paul Revere made this mug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular quality or character:",
        "examples": [
          "This painting clearly bears the stamp of genius."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a special tool to print or cut a mark into an object:",
        "examples": [
          "An immigration official stamped his passport.",
          "fig. That scene will be stamped in my memory forever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper with a picture or pattern on it, that you stick onto a letter or package to pay for the cost of mailing it:",
        "examples": [
          "first-class/second-class stamp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool used to put a date, an address, or other mark on a document or an object, usually as proof of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The assistant uses a stamp to sign his boss's name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official mark put on something that shows a date, an address, or other information:",
        "examples": [
          "Look for the official USDA stamp before you buy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "approval from someone in a position of authority:",
        "examples": [
          "The Board will meet Thursday to discuss the contract and is likely to give its stamp of approval Friday.",
          "The foreign-made goods still have not earned the government's stamp of approval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a tool to put a date, an address, or other mark on a document or an object, usually as proof of something:",
        "examples": [
          "EU citizens don't need to get their passports stamped when travelling within Europe.",
          "stamp sth on sth All supermarket food packaging has a sell-by date stamped on it.",
          "stamp sth with sth The invoice was stamped with the date that payment had been received."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of thinking about something, especially expressed in a publicly stated opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor's stance on the issue of abortion is well known."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of standing:",
        "examples": [
          "Jenny took up a stance with her feet slightly apart, ready to catch the ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion about something, esp. one that is publicly expressed:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor’s stance on the issue of tax cuts is well known."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of standing:",
        "examples": [
          "He had the stance of a baseball player focusing on the ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular way of thinking about something, especially when those opinions are expressed publicly or officially:",
        "examples": [
          "an ethical/fiscal/moral stance",
          "a stance against/on/towards sth The government took a tough stance against terrorism.",
          "adopt/take a stance",
          "change/alter/maintain a stance",
          "an aggressive/defensive/tough stance",
          "an official/political/public stance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which investors behave that shows whether or not they are confident about the profit they can make:",
        "examples": [
          "Fund managers can take a defensive stance in times of market uncertainty.",
          "a bearish/bullish stance"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "standard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a level of quality:",
        "examples": [
          "of a standard This essay is not of an acceptable standard - do it again.",
          "below standard This piece of work is below standard.",
          "(not) up to standard I'm afraid this meal is not up to standard.",
          "We have very high safety standards in this laboratory.",
          "Not everyone judges success by the same standards - some people think happiness is more important than money.",
          "Her technique became a standard against which all future methods were compared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a moral rule that should be obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "standards (of behaviour) Most people agree that there are standards (of behaviour) that need to be upheld."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pattern or model that is generally accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "This program is an industry standard for computers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a song or other piece of music that has been popular and often played over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a jazz standard"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car with gears that are changed by hand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flag, especially a long, narrow one ending with two long points:",
        "examples": [
          "the royal standard"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "usual rather than special, especially when thought of as being correct or acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "White is the standard colour for this model of refrigerator.",
          "standard procedure These are standard procedures for handling radioactive waste.",
          "The metre is the standard unit for measuring length in the SI system.",
          "as standard mainly UK Your new TV comes with a two year guarantee as standard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Language described as standard is the form of that language that is considered acceptable and correct by most educated users of it:",
        "examples": [
          "standard English Most announcers on the BBC speak standard English.",
          "standard American In Standard American, \"gotten\" is used as a past participle of \"get\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A standard book or writer is the one that is most commonly read for information on a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Her book is still a standard text in archaeology, even though it was written more than 20 years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a breed of dog) of the usual type or size:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog is a white standard poodle.",
          "They have been breeding standard schnauzers for 30 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "usual or expected; not involving something special or extra:",
        "examples": [
          "a standard contract",
          "I don’t work a standard, 35-hour week.",
          "The car came with an air conditioner and tape player as standard equipment.",
          "This is a standard medical text (= a commonly used medical book)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A standard unit of measurement is an accepted method of measuring things of a similar type.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that others of a similar type are compared to or measured by, or the expected level of quality:",
        "examples": [
          "moral/ethical/community standards",
          "That’s not their usual standard of service.",
          "The new standard will allow data to be sent over telephone wires at higher speeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a song or piece of music that has been popular for many years and that musicians often perform",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flag used as the symbol of a person, group, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Pete carried the troop’s standard in the parade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level of quality that people expect and generally accept as normal:",
        "examples": [
          "basic/high/low standard Their Customer Services is generally of a very high standard.",
          "Online form-completion is fast becoming the standard.",
          "achieve/meet/set a standard Banks in Hong Kong and China are setting the standard for customer service in call centres.",
          "Customers have witnessed the standard of services decline while the profitability of the banks has escalated.",
          "by sb's/sth's standards At $80,000, the house is a bargain by American standards.",
          "The new probe is modest by modern space technology standards.",
          "below/up to standard The electrical equipment was not up to standard.",
          "falling/rising standards",
          "improve/lower/raise standards"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official rule, unit of measurement, or way of operating that is used in a particular area of manufacturing or services:",
        "examples": [
          "a common/a global/an international standard MP3 is a recognized global standard for audio encoding and compression.",
          "an accountancy/industry/legal standard",
          "Several states were given notice that they do not meet the standard for ozone levels.",
          "safety standards",
          "a federal/government/national standard",
          "enforce/tighten standards"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "normal or average:",
        "examples": [
          "The price quoted is for the standard size.",
          "standard practice/procedure The board has been careful to follow standard procedures and employment law.",
          "The current model comes with all these extra features as standard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "following a particular set of rules or measurements, without any changes or added details:",
        "examples": [
          "standard contract/letter/reply",
          "standard format/size Candidates need to enter their expenditure records in a standard format on a Web-based form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used by most people:",
        "examples": [
          "It has become the standard text for all trainee accountants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "standards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a level of quality:",
        "examples": [
          "of a standard This essay is not of an acceptable standard - do it again.",
          "below standard This piece of work is below standard.",
          "(not) up to standard I'm afraid this meal is not up to standard.",
          "We have very high safety standards in this laboratory.",
          "Not everyone judges success by the same standards - some people think happiness is more important than money.",
          "Her technique became a standard against which all future methods were compared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a moral rule that should be obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "standards (of behaviour) Most people agree that there are standards (of behaviour) that need to be upheld."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pattern or model that is generally accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "This program is an industry standard for computers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a song or other piece of music that has been popular and often played over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a jazz standard"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car with gears that are changed by hand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flag, especially a long, narrow one ending with two long points:",
        "examples": [
          "the royal standard"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "usual rather than special, especially when thought of as being correct or acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "White is the standard colour for this model of refrigerator.",
          "standard procedure These are standard procedures for handling radioactive waste.",
          "The metre is the standard unit for measuring length in the SI system.",
          "as standard mainly UK Your new TV comes with a two year guarantee as standard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Language described as standard is the form of that language that is considered acceptable and correct by most educated users of it:",
        "examples": [
          "standard English Most announcers on the BBC speak standard English.",
          "standard American In Standard American, \"gotten\" is used as a past participle of \"get\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A standard book or writer is the one that is most commonly read for information on a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Her book is still a standard text in archaeology, even though it was written more than 20 years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a breed of dog) of the usual type or size:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog is a white standard poodle.",
          "They have been breeding standard schnauzers for 30 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "usual or expected; not involving something special or extra:",
        "examples": [
          "a standard contract",
          "I don’t work a standard, 35-hour week.",
          "The car came with an air conditioner and tape player as standard equipment.",
          "This is a standard medical text (= a commonly used medical book)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A standard unit of measurement is an accepted method of measuring things of a similar type.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that others of a similar type are compared to or measured by, or the expected level of quality:",
        "examples": [
          "moral/ethical/community standards",
          "That’s not their usual standard of service.",
          "The new standard will allow data to be sent over telephone wires at higher speeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a song or piece of music that has been popular for many years and that musicians often perform",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flag used as the symbol of a person, group, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Pete carried the troop’s standard in the parade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level of quality that people expect and generally accept as normal:",
        "examples": [
          "basic/high/low standard Their Customer Services is generally of a very high standard.",
          "Online form-completion is fast becoming the standard.",
          "achieve/meet/set a standard Banks in Hong Kong and China are setting the standard for customer service in call centres.",
          "Customers have witnessed the standard of services decline while the profitability of the banks has escalated.",
          "by sb's/sth's standards At $80,000, the house is a bargain by American standards.",
          "The new probe is modest by modern space technology standards.",
          "below/up to standard The electrical equipment was not up to standard.",
          "falling/rising standards",
          "improve/lower/raise standards"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official rule, unit of measurement, or way of operating that is used in a particular area of manufacturing or services:",
        "examples": [
          "a common/a global/an international standard MP3 is a recognized global standard for audio encoding and compression.",
          "an accountancy/industry/legal standard",
          "Several states were given notice that they do not meet the standard for ozone levels.",
          "safety standards",
          "a federal/government/national standard",
          "enforce/tighten standards"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "normal or average:",
        "examples": [
          "The price quoted is for the standard size.",
          "standard practice/procedure The board has been careful to follow standard procedures and employment law.",
          "The current model comes with all these extra features as standard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "following a particular set of rules or measurements, without any changes or added details:",
        "examples": [
          "standard contract/letter/reply",
          "standard format/size Candidates need to enter their expenditure records in a standard format on a Web-based form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used by most people:",
        "examples": [
          "It has become the standard text for all trainee accountants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "standby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is always ready for use, especially if a regular one fails:",
        "examples": [
          "Board games are a good standby to keep the children amused if the weather is bad.",
          "There are standby generators but these usually only have to work for a few hours a year during power cuts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a person or a thing is on standby, they are or it is ready to be used if necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Hospitals are on standby ready to deal with casualties from the crash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When an electrical device such as a television is on standby, the power is on but the device will not work until a switch, etc. is pressed. :",
        "examples": [
          "Not leaving your TV on standby at night will save you money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When someone is on standby, they are waiting for a seat that might become available just before a flight or performance:",
        "examples": [
          "I was too late for my flight but I managed get on standby for a later one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cheaper ticket sold just before a flight or a performance if there is a seat available:",
        "examples": [
          "Tickets start at about at about £7, with cheap standbys sometimes available to students on the evening of the performance.",
          "About 850 standby tickets have been given to those hoping to take the place of no-shows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something available for use when needed, or the state of being ready for use:",
        "examples": [
          "I have several meals I use as standbys for unexpected company.",
          "Cary also has sought to put more contractors on standby for major storms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you fly standby, you hold a ticket and are ready to travel when space becomes available on a flight.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is available and that can be used when necessary, if another person or thing is not available, or in an emergency:",
        "examples": [
          "They manufacture portable GPS systems which can be used as an emergency standby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cheap ticket sold just before a flight or a performance if there is a seat available",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel by plane using a ticket that cannot be bought in advance, but that becomes available just before the plane is due to leave:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees at some airlines can fly for free if they fly standby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ready to be used or to do something if necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "They have 700 gritters and snow ploughs on 24-hour standby in order to prepare for the freezing temperatures.",
          "leave sth on standby You should make sure that electrical goods are not left on standby, because it wastes energy.",
          "remain/be put on standby Economists are remaining on standby for the all-important employment report for August."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is on standby is ready to travel on a plane immediately if a ticket becomes available:",
        "examples": [
          "The salesmen book the cheapest flight they can find on the day they want to fly, then go to wait on standby for the flight they really want to get aboard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ready to be used if necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "a standby generator",
          "If the computer is left undisturbed for five minutes, it goes into standby mode.",
          "The phone offers up to four hours of talk time and 106 hours of standby time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to extra money that a country can borrow from the International Monetary Fund if it has serious financial difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "a standby agreement/arrangement/loan",
          "standby credit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sold just before a flight or a performance if there is a seat available:",
        "examples": [
          "a standby flight/seat"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "standing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "reputation, rank, or position in an area of activity, system, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "As a pathologist of considerable standing, his opinion will have a lot of influence.",
          "A financial scandal would shake the Institute's standing in the international academic community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time for which something has existed:",
        "examples": [
          "One member, of twelve years' standing on the committee, resigned in protest at the changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "permanent, rather than formed or created when necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "a standing committee",
          "You know you have a standing invitation to come and stay anytime you're in town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "permanent or always continuing to exist or happen:",
        "examples": [
          "African-Americans headed five standing committees in the House of Representatives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a vertical position:",
        "examples": [
          "Only one building was left standing after the earthquake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rank, position, or reputation in an area of activity, system, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Financial scandal will affect the institute’s standing in the academic community.",
          "[ U ] You must pay dues to remain a member in good standing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Standings are ranked lists of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] the league standings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the reputation or position that someone or something has in an area of activity or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Because they are a public limited company, their financial standing is public knowledge.",
          "improve/increase sb's standing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time for which something has existed:",
        "examples": [
          "of a year's, etc. standing The society also offers a Members' Loyalty Bond for investors of two years' standing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or an organization in good standing has followed all the necessary official processes and paid the necessary charges:",
        "examples": [
          "The bonds were backed by prime bank securities, issued by an acceptable institution in good standing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "permanent, rather than created or formed when necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "standing committee/contract The state has standing contracts with trucking firms to ensure it can deliver firetrucks as they're needed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "standoff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which agreement in an argument does not seem possible",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which neither side has won a competition or argument, or an occasion when someone prevents officials from acting, usually by threatening violence:",
        "examples": [
          "The battle of wills between teacher and student was a standoff.",
          "She locked herself in the house, but after a brief standoff, police convinced her to come out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which agreement in an argument does not seem possible:",
        "examples": [
          "standoff between sb and sb The standoff between potential buyers and sellers has effects throughout the economy.",
          "The major issue hanging over both the stock and bond markets is the budget standoff in Washington"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "standoffish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a slightly unfriendly and too formal way",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "standpoint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of beliefs and ideas from which opinions and decisions are formed:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I have to put aside my emotions,\" he says, \"and consider it from a professional standpoint.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of beliefs and ideas from which opinions and decisions are formed:",
        "examples": [
          "He looks at things from a technological standpoint.",
          "From a fundraising standpoint, he’s been very successful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stands": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stand:",
        "examples": [
          "Fighting broke out in the stands five minutes before the end of the match.",
          "The player was suspended for punching a fan in the stands.",
          "There was a loud cheer from the stands.",
          "I always used to sit in the top row of the stands.",
          "Hundreds of troops watched the performance from the stands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the large area containing many seats arranged in rising rows from which people can watch sports or other events:",
        "examples": [
          "Gordon was sitting in the stands, eating hot dogs and watching the game."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "standstill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which all movement or activity has stopped:",
        "examples": [
          "The runaway bus eventually came to a standstill when it rolled into a muddy field.",
          "Fighting and shortages have brought normal life to a virtual standstill in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which all movement or activity has stopped:",
        "examples": [
          "Bad weather brought construction to a standstill.",
          "The truck came to a standstill in the muddy field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which all movement or activity has stopped:",
        "examples": [
          "be at a standstill Labour negotiations are almost at a standstill.",
          "bring sth to a standstill The business was brought to a standstill by the postal workers' dispute.",
          "come to a standstill"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stank": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of stink",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stanley": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a sharp knife with a short blade that can be replaced or put inside the handle if not being used",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "staple": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short, thin piece of wire used to fasten sheets of paper together. It has sharp ends that are pushed through the paper and then bent flat by a special device.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a U-shaped piece of metal with sharp ends that is fixed into a surface to hold something, such as a wire fence, in a particular position",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a main product or part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Shortages mean that even staples (= basic foods) like bread are difficult to find.",
          "Phosphate has been a staple of this area for many years.",
          "Romantic fiction and reference books are a staple of many public libraries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "basic or main; standard or regular:",
        "examples": [
          "The staple diet here is mutton, fish and boiled potatoes.",
          "Prices of staple foods such as wheat and vegetables have also been increasing.",
          "Her latest film is the staple offering of action and comedy that we have come to expect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something using staples:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you mind stapling the reports together?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, thin, U-shaped piece of wire with ends that bend to fasten sheets of paper together:",
        "examples": [
          "Put a staple in the upper left-hand corner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A staple is also a small, thick, U-shaped piece of metal with sharp ends that is hammered into a surface to hold something in place.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a basic food, or a main product or material:",
        "examples": [
          "Because of the storm, most stores were low on staples such as bread and milk.",
          "Scandals are a newspaper staple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "basic or main:",
        "examples": [
          "staple foods"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a staple to fasten sheets of paper together:",
        "examples": [
          "Please staple the reports together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short thin piece of wire used to fasten pieces of paper together. It has sharp ends that are pushed through the paper and then bent flat by a special tool called a stapler.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main product of a country, whose trade is important for the country's economy:",
        "examples": [
          "Sugar has been the staple of Cuba's economy for centuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a main or important product that people eat or use regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "food/household/supermarket staples The giant retailer reported strong sales of household staples like groceries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or industry that manufactures and sells important products and services that people eat or use regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "So-called safe areas in the stock market continue to be consumer staples and drug companies.",
          "Millions of people daily use internet staples such as Google and Amazon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a main or important part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Once a staple of men's business wardrobes, the suit is becoming more rare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "basic, main, or standard:",
        "examples": [
          "staple crop/food/product"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten pieces of paper together using staples:",
        "examples": [
          "staple sth to sth The list can then be stapled to each batch of invoices.",
          "staple sth together She stapled the two documents together."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stapler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small device that you can hold in your hand or use on a table to push staples through pieces of paper",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used to attach papers together with staples",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small tool that you can hold in your hand or use on a table to push staples through pieces of paper in order to fasten them together",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "staples": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short, thin piece of wire used to fasten sheets of paper together. It has sharp ends that are pushed through the paper and then bent flat by a special device.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a U-shaped piece of metal with sharp ends that is fixed into a surface to hold something, such as a wire fence, in a particular position",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a main product or part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Shortages mean that even staples (= basic foods) like bread are difficult to find.",
          "Phosphate has been a staple of this area for many years.",
          "Romantic fiction and reference books are a staple of many public libraries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "basic or main; standard or regular:",
        "examples": [
          "The staple diet here is mutton, fish and boiled potatoes.",
          "Prices of staple foods such as wheat and vegetables have also been increasing.",
          "Her latest film is the staple offering of action and comedy that we have come to expect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something using staples:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you mind stapling the reports together?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, thin, U-shaped piece of wire with ends that bend to fasten sheets of paper together:",
        "examples": [
          "Put a staple in the upper left-hand corner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A staple is also a small, thick, U-shaped piece of metal with sharp ends that is hammered into a surface to hold something in place.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a basic food, or a main product or material:",
        "examples": [
          "Because of the storm, most stores were low on staples such as bread and milk.",
          "Scandals are a newspaper staple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "basic or main:",
        "examples": [
          "staple foods"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a staple to fasten sheets of paper together:",
        "examples": [
          "Please staple the reports together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short thin piece of wire used to fasten pieces of paper together. It has sharp ends that are pushed through the paper and then bent flat by a special tool called a stapler.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main product of a country, whose trade is important for the country's economy:",
        "examples": [
          "Sugar has been the staple of Cuba's economy for centuries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a main or important product that people eat or use regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "food/household/supermarket staples The giant retailer reported strong sales of household staples like groceries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or industry that manufactures and sells important products and services that people eat or use regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "So-called safe areas in the stock market continue to be consumer staples and drug companies.",
          "Millions of people daily use internet staples such as Google and Amazon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a main or important part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Once a staple of men's business wardrobes, the suit is becoming more rare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "basic, main, or standard:",
        "examples": [
          "staple crop/food/product"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten pieces of paper together using staples:",
        "examples": [
          "staple sth to sth The list can then be stapled to each batch of invoices.",
          "staple sth together She stapled the two documents together."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "star": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large ball of burning gas in space that is usually seen from the earth as a point of light in the sky at night:",
        "examples": [
          "star twinkles Stars twinkled above them as they lay on the hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very famous or successful person, especially a musician, actor, or sports player:",
        "examples": [
          "a rock/movie/football star",
          "Kids wanting to be stars come to Hollywood from all over America.",
          "She is one of the rising stars in the political firmament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the performer with the most important part in a film, show, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Gerard Depardieu was the star of film Jean de Florette.",
          "star of the show The two soon became the stars of the show, presenting, interviewing and introducing bands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best or the most popular or successful person or thing in a particular organization, activity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1992, Brown was the star of the Labour Party and widely seen as a future leader.",
          "Peppers are the stars of this fresh summer salad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol with five or more points:",
        "examples": [
          "star-shaped",
          "How many stars (= symbols showing quality) does this restaurant have?",
          "The teacher gave Tom a gold star (= a paper symbol rewarding good work) for his drawing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show how good a restaurant, hotel, etc. is:",
        "examples": [
          "The cheaper two-star hotels are also within the range of the budget traveller."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol made of metal or cloth worn by particular officials to show their rank:",
        "examples": [
          "a sheriff's star",
          "a four-star general"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an asterisk (= a symbol *)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any planet or other object in the sky thought of in astrology as influencing a person's luck:",
        "examples": [
          "born under a star She was born under a lucky/an unlucky star."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "the stars I always like to see what the stars say in the newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in order to praise someone who has been very helpful, well-behaved, brave, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks for helping me out - you're a star!",
          "The teacher says Gracie's been a little star today.",
          "Dad came to collect me from the airport - he's such a star!",
          "He has been amazingly brave throughout his illness - a real star."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a film, play, etc. stars someone, or if someone stars in a film, play, etc., they are the main actor in it:",
        "examples": [
          "star in David Oyelowo starred in the movie \"Selma\".",
          "Zusak's novel \"The Book Thief\" was turned into a movie starring Geoffrey Rush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "best or most important:",
        "examples": [
          "Natalie is, without a doubt, the star student in this year's ballet class.",
          "This afternoon the prosecution will call its star witness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measurement of quality, usually in numbers from one to five with one being the lowest:",
        "examples": [
          "A three-star hotel is better than a two-star."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large ball of burning gas in space that is usually seen from earth as a point of light in the sky at night:",
        "examples": [
          "Stars twinkled in the night sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shape having four or more pointed parts coming out from a center at equal distances:",
        "examples": [
          "The children were cutting stars out of paper to make decorations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A star is sometimes used as a symbol of quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The Times gave this restaurant three stars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A star is also used as a symbol of rank or position:",
        "examples": [
          "a four-star general"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A star is also an asterisk (= the symbol *).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a famous and successful person, esp. a performer such as a musician, actor, or sports player:",
        "examples": [
          "a rock/movie/basketball star"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A star is also someone who is especially good at something:",
        "examples": [
          "Janet is our star math student."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be one of the most important performers in a show:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He has starred in several recent movies.",
          "[ T ] The school play stars children in the seventh and eighth grades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol with four or more points. A system of stars is used to show someone's official opinion of the quality of a product or place:",
        "examples": [
          "Vehicles with one star are four times more likely to roll over in a crash than vehicles with five stars.",
          "Organizations are awarded star ratings to indicate the effectiveness of their safety programmes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is the best in a group, an organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Business stars were joined by scores of private investors, who snapped up shares in quoted operators.",
          "He's now one of the rising stars of the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the Boston Matrix, a product or company with a large share in a market that is growing very fast:",
        "examples": [
          "If a star can maintain its large market share, it will become a cash cow when the market growth rate declines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show someone's official opinion of the quality of a place, especially a hotel or restaurant. One-star is the lowest and five-star is the highest:",
        "examples": [
          "five-star accommodation",
          "a four-star hotel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the set of symbols (*.*) that matches all DOS and Windows file names. The first star means \"all files\", and the second star means \"all extensions\".",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "better or more important than others:",
        "examples": [
          "star banker/manager/performer The consumer sector stands out as a star performer in the country's economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "starboard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the right side of a ship or aircraft as you are facing forward",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right side of a ship or aircraft as you are facing forward",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "starch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a white substance that exists in large amounts in potatoes and particular grains such as rice:",
        "examples": [
          "Corn starch is used as a thickener in stews."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a white substance from potatoes and particular grains, used to make cloth stiff",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make clothes stiff by washing them with starch:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a starched white apron over her black dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that exists in large amounts in many plants",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Starches are foods containing a large amount of starch, such as potatoes, rice, bread, pasta, and cereal.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chemical that is used to make cloth stiff",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add starch to cloth to make it stiff:",
        "examples": [
          "I starch all my dress shirts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stardom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being famous, especially for being a singer, actor, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "From childhood, Britney Spears seemed destined for stardom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fame:",
        "examples": [
          "He was destined for stardom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stardust": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(something that causes) a pleasant dream-like or romantic feeling",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to look for a long time with the eyes wide open, especially when surprised, frightened, or thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "stare at Don't stare at people like that - it's rude.",
          "Chuck sat quietly for hours staring into the distance, thinking of what might have been.",
          "stare someone down During the press conference, each boxer tried to stare the other down (= force the other to look away by continual staring)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long look at something or someone with your eyes wide open:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave him a long stare but didn't answer his question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look directly at someone or something for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Don’t stare at people.",
          "[ M ] The fighters tried to stare each other down (= cause the other to turn away)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look for a long time with the eyes wide open, especially when surprised, frightened, or thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "stare at Don't stare at people like that - it's rude.",
          "Chuck sat quietly for hours staring into the distance, thinking of what might have been.",
          "stare someone down During the press conference, each boxer tried to stare the other down (= force the other to look away by continual staring)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stares": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to look for a long time with the eyes wide open, especially when surprised, frightened, or thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "stare at Don't stare at people like that - it's rude.",
          "Chuck sat quietly for hours staring into the distance, thinking of what might have been.",
          "stare someone down During the press conference, each boxer tried to stare the other down (= force the other to look away by continual staring)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long look at something or someone with your eyes wide open:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave him a long stare but didn't answer his question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look directly at someone or something for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Don’t stare at people.",
          "[ M ] The fighters tried to stare each other down (= cause the other to turn away)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "starfish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat animal that lives in the sea and has five arms that grow from its body in the shape of a star",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sea animal with five pointed parts growing out from around a circular body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "staring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "looking at something for a long time with the eyes wide open, especially when surprised, frightened, or thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "In the darkness we could just make out the blank staring eyes of a child.",
          "The dummy's staring grin was a bit unsettling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stark": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "empty, simple, or obvious, especially without decoration or anything that is not necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a stark room with a bed and chair as the only furniture.",
          "The stark reality is that we are operating at a huge loss.",
          "In the suburbs the spacious houses stand in stark (= extreme) contrast to the slums of the city's poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely or extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "The children were splashing in the river, stark naked.",
          "If I didn't exercise, I think I'd go raving mad (UK also stark staring mad) from sitting at a desk all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "empty or without decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "stark white walls"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Stark also means completely clear:",
        "examples": [
          "The dim halls made a stark contrast with the bright, sun-drenched apartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is stark naked is not wearing any clothes.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "starlet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young female actor who hopes to be or is thought likely to be famous in the future",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young female actor who hopes to be or is thought likely to be famous in the future",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "starlight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the light produced by stars",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the light produced by stars:",
        "examples": [
          "We ate on the terrace by starlight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "starling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a common bird with black or dark brown feathers that lives in large groups in many parts of the world",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a common bird with dark-colored feathers that lives in large groups in many parts of the world",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "starred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "marked with an asterisk (= the symbol *):",
        "examples": [
          "The starred items on the agenda are the most important."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A starred hotel or restaurant is one that has been given one or more stars for quality.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a starred hotel or restaurant is one that is good enough to be given at least one star for quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a list of starred restaurants"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "starring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "starry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lit by stars or shining like a star:",
        "examples": [
          "a starry night/sky"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expecting to be treated like a star (= a famous person):",
        "examples": [
          "He said he considered himself to be down to earth and not a starry celebrity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of stars:",
        "examples": [
          "a starry night/sky"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "the stars I always like to see what the stars say in the newspaper.",
          "Have you read your stars today?",
          "It said in my stars that I'd meet someone interesting today, and I have!",
          "My mum reads the stars every day and believes every word.",
          "The stars are always on page 20."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "starship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "especially in stories, a large vehicle used for travelling in space, outside our solar system (= our sun and the group of planets that move around it):",
        "examples": [
          "He plays a lone explorer whose starship crashes on an unknown planet.",
          "She's currently filming a new sci-fi series in which she plays a starship captain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "starter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small dish served as the first part of a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "We had soup/pâté/pasta as a starter.",
          "I ordered a starter of smoked salmon.",
          "Half a stuffed pepper makes a good starter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, animal, or organization that takes part in an activity, especially a race, when it begins:",
        "examples": [
          "Of the ten starters (= horses that started in the race), two fell at the first fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives the signal to start a race:",
        "examples": [
          "They all wait for the crack of the starter's pistol.",
          "The starter waved the green flag and 43 cars raced past the grandstand.",
          "He was convinced that the race starter had allowed one of the runners to go early."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something used to begin something:",
        "examples": [
          "These are great starters for a lesson.",
          "The program opened with Bach's Brandenburg Concerto, which was a good starter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture that contains bacteria and is fermenting (= changing in a chemical process), used in making some foods such as yogurt, cheese, and sourdough bread:",
        "examples": [
          "Use a tablespoon of yogurt from a previous batch as starter.",
          "How long can you keep your sourdough starter going in the fridge?",
          "You will need some yogurt to provide your starter culture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, thing, or organization that is involved at the beginning of an activity, esp. a race:",
        "examples": [
          "Only four of the ten starters finished the race."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "starters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small dish served as the first part of a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "We had soup/pâté/pasta as a starter.",
          "I ordered a starter of smoked salmon.",
          "Half a stuffed pepper makes a good starter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, animal, or organization that takes part in an activity, especially a race, when it begins:",
        "examples": [
          "Of the ten starters (= horses that started in the race), two fell at the first fence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives the signal to start a race:",
        "examples": [
          "They all wait for the crack of the starter's pistol.",
          "The starter waved the green flag and 43 cars raced past the grandstand.",
          "He was convinced that the race starter had allowed one of the runners to go early."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something used to begin something:",
        "examples": [
          "These are great starters for a lesson.",
          "The program opened with Bach's Brandenburg Concerto, which was a good starter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture that contains bacteria and is fermenting (= changing in a chemical process), used in making some foods such as yogurt, cheese, and sourdough bread:",
        "examples": [
          "Use a tablespoon of yogurt from a previous batch as starter.",
          "How long can you keep your sourdough starter going in the fridge?",
          "You will need some yogurt to provide your starter culture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, thing, or organization that is involved at the beginning of an activity, esp. a race:",
        "examples": [
          "Only four of the ten starters finished the race."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "starting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or used at the beginning of a process:",
        "examples": [
          "A lower starting dose is recommended for patients who have moderate or severe liver impairment.",
          "Children in Britain start school at five or earlier, whereas the starting ages are six in France, Germany, and Italy and seven in Denmark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The starting players in a team are the ones chosen to start playing at the beginning of a game, rather than the substitutes (= players who are used for part of a game instead of other players):",
        "examples": [
          "starting lineup He will have to earn his way back into the starting lineup.",
          "The team's starting fifteen won't be named until tomorrow night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of beginning something, or the fact of beginning:",
        "examples": [
          "After two years of starting and stopping, he is now seriously learning to drive.",
          "They had taken no part in the actual starting of the revolution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of beginning to work or operate, or of making something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a safety button to prevent the accidental starting of the mower.",
          "Then there was the sound of car doors banging and the starting of engines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "startle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do something unexpected that surprises and sometimes worries a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "She was concentrating on her book and his voice startled her.",
          "The noise of the car startled the birds and the whole flock flew up into the air.",
          "Her article on diet startled many people into changing their eating habits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to surprise a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "She startled him when she said hello."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "startled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "surprised and slightly frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "He was startled when dozens of strangers showed up at his office.",
          "a startled expression"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "startling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "surprising and sometimes worrying:",
        "examples": [
          "startling results",
          "He made some startling admissions about his past."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "starts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to begin doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "When do you start your course/your new job?",
          "We'll be starting (the session) at six o'clock.",
          "Can you start (= begin a new job) on Monday?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] They started building the house in January.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I'd just started to write a letter when the phone rang."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a business or other organization starts, or if someone starts one, it is created and starts to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "She started her own software company.",
          "A lot of new restaurants have started up in the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to happen or to make something begin to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "A new series about wildlife has started on Monday nights.",
          "Police believe the fire was started by arsonists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin a set of activities with the thing or person mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "start with The speaker started with a description of her journey to China.",
          "Give me your answers one by one, starting with Lucy.",
          "start by You could start by weeding the flowerbeds.",
          "start something as something He started his working life as an engineer but later became a teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to complain or be annoying in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't start with me - we're not going and that's that!",
          "don't get someone started informal \"It would help if Richard did some work.\" \"Oh, don't get me started on Richard!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin:",
        "examples": [
          "When can we get started?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have your first child:",
        "examples": [
          "At that point, we were thinking of starting a family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to live in a different way or do things differently:",
        "examples": [
          "A new house gives you the chance to start afresh."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin an argument or a fight:",
        "examples": [
          "You could tell the guy wanted to start something, so we just walked away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin being employed:",
        "examples": [
          "He started work at 16 in a bakery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the beginning, or as the first of several things:",
        "examples": [
          "We only knew two people in Montreal to start with, but we soon made friends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin at one point and then move to another, in distance or range:",
        "examples": [
          "start at/from The run starts at/from the entrance to the park.",
          "start (off/out) We'll need to start (off/out) early because the journey takes six hours.",
          "start at the beginning Tell me what happened - start at the beginning.",
          "Ticket prices start at/from €80 and go up to €500."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your body suddenly because something has surprised or frightened you:",
        "examples": [
          "start at He started at the sound of the phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) begin to work or operate:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm having trouble starting the car.",
          "The engine won't start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of something:",
        "examples": [
          "from the start We were doubtful about the product's usefulness from the start.",
          "start of They announced the start of a new commercial venture.",
          "at the start The weather was good at the start (= in the first part) of the week.",
          "get off to a shaky/poor/etc. start The event got off to a shaky/poor start with the stage lights failing in the first few minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of beginning to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "make a start on We need to make a start on (preparing) the brochure next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including all of something, from the beginning to the end:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole party was a disaster from start to finish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "first, or as the first in a set of things:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll take names and phone numbers for a start, then later on we can get more details."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when giving a first example of something:",
        "examples": [
          "This book is better than her last one. For a start, it's shorter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you are a competitor in a race or one of the team members that plays at the beginning of a game:",
        "examples": [
          "in start It was her seventh goal of the season in 13 starts.",
          "The three-year-old horse is unbeaten in six starts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage that you have over someone else when you begin something:",
        "examples": [
          "We gave the youngest children a five-second start (= in a race)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden movement of the body that you make when something has surprised or frightened you:",
        "examples": [
          "with a start He woke with a start.",
          "give a start She gave a start as I entered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to do something or go somewhere, or to begin or happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] When do you start your new job?",
          "[ I ] We started with nothing when we got married.",
          "[ I ] Classes start next month.",
          "[ I ] Work starts at 9:00 a.m.",
          "[ I ] Ticket prices start at $20 (= these are the cheapest prices).",
          "[ T ] I just started this book (= began to read it).",
          "[ I ] We’ll start out with Lucy (= She will be the first)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml If you tell someone not to start, you are warning that person not to begin complaining or annoying you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Don’t start – I said no!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to be or happen:",
        "examples": [
          "His mother started the craft market at the community center.",
          "You’ve been starting trouble all morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your body suddenly because something has surprised you:",
        "examples": [
          "He started when the car backfired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to operate, or to begin to work or operate:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Annie went outside to start the car.",
          "[ I ] I heard a lawnmower start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time where something begins, or the act of beginning:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We were worried from the start.",
          "[ U ] They announced the start of the race.",
          "[ C ] The play got off to a bad start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden movement of your body because something has surprised you:",
        "examples": [
          "He woke with a start when the alarm sounded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to work in a job:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you start on Monday?",
          "I recently started a new job and I'm enjoying it very much so far.",
          "Entry-level employees start at low salaries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin to be employed for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "He started work at 16 in a local baker's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin your day at work:",
        "examples": [
          "I start work at 8.30 in the morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin an activity or a set of activities:",
        "examples": [
          "He started the talk with a review of the past year's achievements.",
          "start by doing sth She started by thanking us all for attending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business or other organization starts, or if someone starts one, it is created and starts to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "start a business/company She started her own software company last year.",
          "The economic model of small, farmer-owned ethanol plants got the industry started."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin at one level and then move to another:",
        "examples": [
          "prices start at/from sth Ticket prices start at €20 and go up to €100."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin in a particular way and then change later:",
        "examples": [
          "He started his working life as an engineer, but later became a teacher.",
          "start as sth The company started as a snow removal business with one truck, and grew from there.",
          "start with sth He started with nothing and was a millionaire by the time he was 35."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a machine or vehicle starts, or you start it, it begins to work or operate:",
        "examples": [
          "I started the computer and checked my mail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of something:",
        "examples": [
          "get off to a bad/good/slow start The FTSE 100 got off to another good start and climbed steadily through the morning",
          "The shares have fallen from 418p at the start of the year to 121p today.",
          "Accessibility is something you must think about right from the start when you're choosing your venue.",
          "Johnson led the project from start to finish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of beginning to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "make a start on sth/doing sth European funding has been obtained to enable us to make a start on the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business or job that has just begun, or a person who has just started a new job:",
        "examples": [
          "Construction spending, driven by starts of new factories and highways, rose a larger-than-expected 0.9%.",
          "They have been providing reliable data on small business starts and closures since 2003.",
          "All new starts are expected to sign the workplace agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity to begin something and start to be successful at it:",
        "examples": [
          "She got her start with the company as an accountant, auditing their books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you start something again in a completely new and different way after you have been unsuccessful:",
        "examples": [
          "The program will allow economically strapped taxpayers to make a fresh start."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "startup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a business or other organization starts up, or if someone starts one up, it is created and starts to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "Many small businesses started up in the 1980s to cater to this growing market.",
          "We ought to start up a drama group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle or engine starts up, or someone starts it up, it starts to work:",
        "examples": [
          "The car wouldn't start up this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small business that has just been started:",
        "examples": [
          "Start-ups are very vulnerable in the business world.",
          "She wants to find an investor to fund her startup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process a computer goes through when it starts operating after being switched on:",
        "examples": [
          "Halt your computer during start-up so that the BIOS settings appear on screen.",
          "System startup is often referred to as system booting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A start-up company is a small business that has just been started:",
        "examples": [
          "Venture capital plays a major role in helping start-up companies evolve into successful businesses.",
          "Such places are popular among startup firms that are not quite ready to lease permanent space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to starting a new business:",
        "examples": [
          "They are experienced entrepreneurs who support young firms in the start-up phase with capital and years of management experience.",
          "Lower startup costs are making website investment more appealing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the process a computer goes through when it starts operating after being switched on:",
        "examples": [
          "The term boot refers to the computer's start-up procedure.",
          "Operating definitions include startup sequence, default operating modes, and general behaviour of the device."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause an engine to begin to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't even hear the vacuum cleaner start up when Jose began cleaning the carpets.",
          "He heard the stranger start up a motorcycle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin a new company, organization, or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "We started up an opera theater company that toured all over the South."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new business, or the activities involved in starting a new business:",
        "examples": [
          "Start-ups need to generate revenue quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business or other organization starts up, or if someone starts one up, it is created and starts to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "The funding means that by the time it starts up in December, the group will have an annual operating budget of about $70 million.",
          "She's talking about starting up a totally new business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business that has just been started:",
        "examples": [
          "a business/dotcom/internet start-up",
          "He transformed the business from a start-up into one of the world's biggest mobile phone companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of starting or making something start:",
        "examples": [
          "The startup of our manufacturing operations in China continues on an accelerated schedule.",
          "Once you have disabled the program, reboot the computer to see if its absence causes a problem on startup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "starvation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of having no food for a long period, often causing death:",
        "examples": [
          "20 million people face starvation unless a vast emergency aid programme is launched.",
          "The animals had died of starvation.",
          "figurative They pay starvation wages (= not enough money to live on)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "starve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause someone to) become very weak or die because there is not enough food to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "Whole communities starved to death during the long drought.",
          "From talking to former prisoners in the camps, an obvious conclusion is that they have been starved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become weak or die because there is not enough food to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Many people could starve because of the drought."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say you are starving, you want to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I’m starved because I missed lunch today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company, etc. is starved of something necessary or good, it does not receive enough of it:",
        "examples": [
          "starve sth of sth His predecessor in the job had starved the business of capital investment.",
          "be starved of/for cash/funds/investment The company was starved of cash and failed to compete worldwide."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "starved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very hungry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "dangerously thin:",
        "examples": [
          "The horse was found half-starved and suffering from neglect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have enough of something that is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "People who are starved of sleep start to lose their concentration and may hallucinate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "starving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dying because of not having enough food:",
        "examples": [
          "The cats were neglected and starving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very hungry:",
        "examples": [
          "Isn't lunch ready yet? I'm starving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely cold:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you put the heating on? I'm starving!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to store or hide something, especially a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The stolen pictures were stashed (away) in a warehouse.",
          "He needed a place to stash some cash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that has been stored or hidden, especially a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "They discovered a stash of money hidden at the back of a drawer.",
          "Quilters are notorious for having big stashes of fabrics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store or hide something:",
        "examples": [
          "Extra blankets are stashed in the closet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store something, especially a large amount of money, in a safe place, often secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "She stashed an $84 million fortune in foreign bank accounts.",
          "stash sth away He had never revealed to his wife that he had stashed away $3 million in assets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stashed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store or hide something, especially a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The stolen pictures were stashed (away) in a warehouse.",
          "He needed a place to stash some cash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stashing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store or hide something, especially a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The stolen pictures were stashed (away) in a warehouse.",
          "He needed a place to stash some cash."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stasis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state that does not change:",
        "examples": [
          "She was bored - her life was in stasis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "state": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a condition or way of being that exists at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "a state of The building was in a state of disrepair.",
          "state (of mind) She was found wandering in a confused state (of mind).",
          "Give me the keys - you're not in a state to drive.",
          "state of shock After the accident I was in a state of shock.",
          "state of affairs I came home to an unhappy state of affairs (= situation).",
          "The kitchen was in its original state, with a 1920s sink and stove."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the present situation:",
        "examples": [
          "the state of play in The article provides a useful summary of the current state of play in the negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country or its government:",
        "examples": [
          "The drought is worst in the central African states.",
          "member state Britain is one of the member states of the European Union.",
          "The government was determined to reduce the number of state-owned industries.",
          "Some theatres receive a small amount of funding from the state.",
          "affairs/matters of state formal His diary included comments on affairs/matters of state (= information about government activities)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a large country with its own government, such as in Germany, Australia, or the US:",
        "examples": [
          "Alaska is the largest state in the US",
          "Representatives are elected from each state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the US:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1946, Baskin returned to the States and married a local woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a king, queen, or government leader does something in state, they do it in a formal way as part of an official ceremony:",
        "examples": [
          "The Queen rode in state to the opening of Parliament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or write something, especially clearly and carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "Our warranty clearly states the limits of our liability.",
          "[ + (that) ] Union members stated (that) they were unhappy with the proposal.",
          "[ + question word ] Please state why you wish to apply for this grant.",
          "Children in the stated (= named) areas were at risk from a lack of food, the report said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "provided, created, or done by the state (= government of a country):",
        "examples": [
          "state education/industries",
          "state control",
          "state funding/pensions/subsidies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "State events are formal official ceremonies that involve a leader of a country or someone who represents the government:",
        "examples": [
          "the state opening of Parliament",
          "a state funeral"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "referring to a part of a large country that has its own government:",
        "examples": [
          "the state legislature",
          "a state sales tax",
          "the state superintendent of education for Indiana"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition or way of being:",
        "examples": [
          "The stable was preserved in its original state.",
          "Your room is in a terrible state.",
          "It's a sad state of affairs (= a bad situation) when our rivers are so endangered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the political units that some countries, such as the US, are divided into:",
        "examples": [
          "New York State",
          "the State of Arizona"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A state is also a country or its government:",
        "examples": [
          "the member states of the United Nations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The States is another way of referring to the United States:",
        "examples": [
          "When will you be visiting the States?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express information clearly and carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "His will states the property is to be sold.",
          "Please state your preference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "provided, created, or done by the state:",
        "examples": [
          "a state legislature/law",
          "state police"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "State also refers to formal or official government activities:",
        "examples": [
          "a state dinner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition that someone or something is in at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "The offices were in a state of disrepair.",
          "The index for capital goods production is a key indicator of the state of the economy.",
          "They commented on the poor state of the company's finances.",
          "Some economists are predicting that public finances will return to a healthy state within five years.",
          "They are paid a stable, fair price, regardless of the current state of the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Poor decisions by the board bear most of the responsibility for this sorry state of affairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the present situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting reviewed the state of play in each market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country with its own government:",
        "examples": [
          "the West African State of Ghana",
          "The legislation requires the agreement of every one of the EU's member states.",
          "In December 1991, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was broken up into fifteen independent states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a large country such as Australia, Germany, or the US that has its own government:",
        "examples": [
          "The German federal states have a large degree of autonomy.",
          "the northern/southern/eastern/western states of the US",
          "The company operates hospitals in 12 states, including Texas and California.",
          "The Navajo reservation stretches from Arizona into two neighbouring states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the government of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "funded/provided/run by the state",
          "affairs/matters of state",
          "The government was determined to reduce the number of state-owned industries.",
          "They hope to reduce dependence on the state by paying benefits only to those whose income falls below a new, higher tax threshold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the United States of America:",
        "examples": [
          "If they wish to work in the States again, they must show proof of employment with a US-based employer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or write something, especially when it is done clearly and carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "Our warranty clearly states the limits of our liability.",
          "state that The rules state that the directors are required by law to prepare financial statements for each financial period.",
          "Make your claim in writing, stating your full name and address.",
          "state a fact/opinion I wasn't criticizing the way you run the department; I was merely stating facts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or agree the details of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a stated commitment/goal The central bank's stated goal is to keep the inflation rate between 1 and 3%.",
          "Time deposits are non-negotiable deposits maintained in a banking institution for a specified period of time at a stated interest rate.",
          "A fund with a 50% turnover has bought and sold half of the value of its total investment portfolio during the stated period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "provided, owned, or done by the government of a country:",
        "examples": [
          "state companies/enterprises/monopolies The main ports are owned by state economic enterprises.",
          "state education/a state school",
          "state subsidies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a particular state of a country, especially the US:",
        "examples": [
          "state agencies/employees/legislature"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or write something, especially clearly and carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "Our warranty clearly states the limits of our liability.",
          "[ + (that) ] Union members stated (that) they were unhappy with the proposal.",
          "[ + question word ] Please state why you wish to apply for this grant.",
          "Children in the stated (= named) areas were at risk from a lack of food, the report said."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "formal, slow, and having a style and appearance that causes admiration:",
        "examples": [
          "The procession moved through the streets at a stately pace.",
          "He always walked with a stately bearing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "formal in style and appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "a stately old hotel"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "statement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that someone says or writes officially, or an action done to express an opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is expected to issue a statement about the investigation to the press.",
          "He produced a signed statement from the prisoner.",
          "He threw paint over the fur coats because he wanted to make a statement about cruelty to animals.",
          "[ + that ] We were not surprised by their statement that jobs would be cut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record of the amounts of money paid into and taken out of your bank account during a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Check you statement and see if the money has been taken from your bank account.",
          "He keeps all his bank statements and files them away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document that gives details of a the special needs of a child with a particular disability or problem and any extra help he or she should receive at school:",
        "examples": [
          "Around a quarter of the class has a statement.",
          "Our son, who has a statement of educational needs, goes to a mainstream school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a piece of clothing, jewellery, etc. that is designed to be very noticeable and stylish:",
        "examples": [
          "People don't mind spending £500 for a statement piece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially give a child with a particular disability or problem a statement of educational needs:",
        "examples": [
          "My five-year-old grandson has a speech impediment for which he has been statemented.",
          "She is specially trained to work with statemented children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is said, esp. formally and officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate made a statement to the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A statement is also an act or object that expresses an idea or opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "a fashion statement",
          "They wore the armbands as a political statement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A statement is also a piece of paper that lists financial details:",
        "examples": [
          "a bank/credit card statement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you say or write officially:",
        "examples": [
          "make/release/issue a statement She thought the executives were likely to make a statement after the meeting.",
          "a written/public/joint statement The company put out a written statement but refused requests for press interviews.",
          "say sth in a statement 'Business gathered momentum again in Germany following two years of decline,' the company said in a statement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a printed or electronic record of the money that is paid into or taken out of your bank account during a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "You can log on and read your statements online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a printed or electronic document showing that money has been paid or received:",
        "examples": [
          "Each employee receives a formal annual statement of the monetary value of the benefits they are receiving from the company.",
          "A confirmation statement will be sent following all transactions other than those involving a reinvestment of dividends."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "statements": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that someone says or writes officially, or an action done to express an opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "The government is expected to issue a statement about the investigation to the press.",
          "He produced a signed statement from the prisoner.",
          "He threw paint over the fur coats because he wanted to make a statement about cruelty to animals.",
          "[ + that ] We were not surprised by their statement that jobs would be cut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record of the amounts of money paid into and taken out of your bank account during a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Check you statement and see if the money has been taken from your bank account.",
          "He keeps all his bank statements and files them away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document that gives details of a the special needs of a child with a particular disability or problem and any extra help he or she should receive at school:",
        "examples": [
          "Around a quarter of the class has a statement.",
          "Our son, who has a statement of educational needs, goes to a mainstream school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a piece of clothing, jewellery, etc. that is designed to be very noticeable and stylish:",
        "examples": [
          "People don't mind spending £500 for a statement piece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially give a child with a particular disability or problem a statement of educational needs:",
        "examples": [
          "My five-year-old grandson has a speech impediment for which he has been statemented.",
          "She is specially trained to work with statemented children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is said, esp. formally and officially:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate made a statement to the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A statement is also an act or object that expresses an idea or opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "a fashion statement",
          "They wore the armbands as a political statement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A statement is also a piece of paper that lists financial details:",
        "examples": [
          "a bank/credit card statement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you say or write officially:",
        "examples": [
          "make/release/issue a statement She thought the executives were likely to make a statement after the meeting.",
          "a written/public/joint statement The company put out a written statement but refused requests for press interviews.",
          "say sth in a statement 'Business gathered momentum again in Germany following two years of decline,' the company said in a statement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a printed or electronic record of the money that is paid into or taken out of your bank account during a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "You can log on and read your statements online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a printed or electronic document showing that money has been paid or received:",
        "examples": [
          "Each employee receives a formal annual statement of the monetary value of the benefits they are receiving from the company.",
          "A confirmation statement will be sent following all transactions other than those involving a reinvestment of dividends."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stateroom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large room, for example in a castle or palace, used for formal or important occasions:",
        "examples": [
          "the staterooms at Windsor Castle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room where you sleep on a cruise ship (= a large ship like a hotel):",
        "examples": [
          "The prize is an inside stateroom on a 7-night cruise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "states": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the US:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1946, Baskin returned to the States and married a local woman.",
          "She has visited the States a few times for conferences.",
          "Her book hasn't yet found a publisher in the States.",
          "He emigrated to the States in the 1980s.",
          "He toured the States several times with his new album."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "statesman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an experienced politician, especially one who is respected for making good judgments",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a politician or government official who is respected and experienced",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an experienced and respected politician or member of a particular profession:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a statesman who opened Hawaii to international relations.",
          "He has confirmed his reputation as an elder statesman in the energy industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "statesmen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an experienced politician, especially one who is respected for making good judgments",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a politician or government official who is respected and experienced",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an experienced and respected politician or member of a particular profession:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a statesman who opened Hawaii to international relations.",
          "He has confirmed his reputation as an elder statesman in the energy industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "statewide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in every part of a state:",
        "examples": [
          "statewide elections"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in every part of a state:",
        "examples": [
          "statewide elections"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "static": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "staying in one place without moving, or not changing for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil prices have remained static for the last few months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "noise on a radio or television caused by electricity in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "There's so much static on this radio I can't hear what they're saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electrical charge that collects on the surface of objects made from some types of material when they are rubbed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "staying in one place without moving, or not changing for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Oil prices remained static worldwide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not moving or changing:",
        "examples": [
          "stay/remain static House prices remained static in July.",
          "In the last year we had static market conditions.",
          "Sales were static at £20m last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say or write something, especially clearly and carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "Our warranty clearly states the limits of our liability.",
          "[ + (that) ] Union members stated (that) they were unhappy with the proposal.",
          "[ + question word ] Please state why you wish to apply for this grant.",
          "Children in the stated (= named) areas were at risk from a lack of food, the report said."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "station": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building and the surrounding area where buses or trains stop for people to get on or off:",
        "examples": [
          "UK a railway station",
          "US a railroad station",
          "a train/bus/coach station",
          "Our office is near the station.",
          "We looked on our map to find the nearest underground/tube (US subway/metro) station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that broadcasts radio or television programmes:",
        "examples": [
          "a radio/television station",
          "a commercial/foreign station",
          "The reception is not very good - try to tune in to another station.",
          "UK a pirate (= illegal) station"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or place used for a particular service or type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "US a gas station",
          "UK a petrol station",
          "a police/fire station"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where scientific information about the natural world is collected:",
        "examples": [
          "The research station will monitor wildlife, vegetation and the water table.",
          "The scientists trawl for fish and set gill nets at sampling stations on each beach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large farm with animals in Australia and New Zealand:",
        "examples": [
          "a sheep station"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular position that someone has been ordered to move into or to stay in:",
        "examples": [
          "The police took up their stations at the edge of the road, holding back the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's position in society, especially the position that they are born into:",
        "examples": [
          "If everyone just meekly accepted their station in life, nothing would ever change.",
          "She was accused of having ideas above her station.",
          "Manual work was considered below their station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause especially soldiers to be in a particular place to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "I hear your son's in the army - where's he stationed?",
          "The regiment was stationed in Singapore for several years.",
          "Armed guards were stationed around the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or buildings and the surrounding area where a particular service or activity takes place:",
        "examples": [
          "a train/bus station",
          "a gas station",
          "a police/fire station"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or organization that sends out radio or television broadcasts, or the broadcasts sent out:",
        "examples": [
          "At our house in the mountains we only get two TV stations.",
          "I can’t tune in that radio station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular position that someone has been ordered to move into or stay in:",
        "examples": [
          "The honor guard took their stations at the side of the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone, esp. a soldier, to be in a particular place to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "I hear your son’s in the army – where’s he stationed?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place or desk where someone does their work:",
        "examples": [
          "The guard was away from his station when the alarm sounded.",
          "You will usually find the receptionist at her station in the lobby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where trains or buses stop for people to get on or off:",
        "examples": [
          "a bus/subway/train station",
          "The firm's offices are near Euston station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that sends out radio or television broadcasts:",
        "examples": [
          "a radio/television/TV station",
          "It is part of a stable of five major FM stations owned by the Pacifica Radio Foundation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or place used for a particular service or type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "a fire/police/polling station",
          "a petrol/gas station"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stationary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not moving, or not changing:",
        "examples": [
          "a stationary car/train",
          "The traffic got slower and slower until it was stationary.",
          "The rate of inflation has been stationary for several months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not moving, or not changing:",
        "examples": [
          "House prices have been stationary for months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stationed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause especially soldiers to be in a particular place to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "I hear your son's in the army - where's he stationed?",
          "The regiment was stationed in Singapore for several years.",
          "Armed guards were stationed around the airport."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stationery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the things needed for writing, such as paper, pens, pencils, and envelopes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "good quality paper for writing letters on and matching envelopes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "paper, esp. that used for writing letters, or writing materials such as pens, pencils, and books for writing in:",
        "examples": [
          "business/personal stationery",
          "I got these folders at the stationery store."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "materials needed for writing, such as paper, envelopes, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The company realized it was spending too much on stationery.",
          "a stationery cupboard"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building and the surrounding area where buses or trains stop for people to get on or off:",
        "examples": [
          "UK a railway station",
          "US a railroad station",
          "a train/bus/coach station",
          "Our office is near the station.",
          "We looked on our map to find the nearest underground/tube (US subway/metro) station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that broadcasts radio or television programmes:",
        "examples": [
          "a radio/television station",
          "a commercial/foreign station",
          "The reception is not very good - try to tune in to another station.",
          "UK a pirate (= illegal) station"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or place used for a particular service or type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "US a gas station",
          "UK a petrol station",
          "a police/fire station"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where scientific information about the natural world is collected:",
        "examples": [
          "The research station will monitor wildlife, vegetation and the water table.",
          "The scientists trawl for fish and set gill nets at sampling stations on each beach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large farm with animals in Australia and New Zealand:",
        "examples": [
          "a sheep station"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular position that someone has been ordered to move into or to stay in:",
        "examples": [
          "The police took up their stations at the edge of the road, holding back the crowd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's position in society, especially the position that they are born into:",
        "examples": [
          "If everyone just meekly accepted their station in life, nothing would ever change.",
          "She was accused of having ideas above her station.",
          "Manual work was considered below their station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause especially soldiers to be in a particular place to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "I hear your son's in the army - where's he stationed?",
          "The regiment was stationed in Singapore for several years.",
          "Armed guards were stationed around the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or buildings and the surrounding area where a particular service or activity takes place:",
        "examples": [
          "a train/bus station",
          "a gas station",
          "a police/fire station"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or organization that sends out radio or television broadcasts, or the broadcasts sent out:",
        "examples": [
          "At our house in the mountains we only get two TV stations.",
          "I can’t tune in that radio station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular position that someone has been ordered to move into or stay in:",
        "examples": [
          "The honor guard took their stations at the side of the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone, esp. a soldier, to be in a particular place to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "I hear your son’s in the army – where’s he stationed?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place or desk where someone does their work:",
        "examples": [
          "The guard was away from his station when the alarm sounded.",
          "You will usually find the receptionist at her station in the lobby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where trains or buses stop for people to get on or off:",
        "examples": [
          "a bus/subway/train station",
          "The firm's offices are near Euston station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that sends out radio or television broadcasts:",
        "examples": [
          "a radio/television/TV station",
          "It is part of a stable of five major FM stations owned by the Pacifica Radio Foundation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or place used for a particular service or type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "a fire/police/polling station",
          "a petrol/gas station"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "statistic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "information based on a study of the number of times something happens or is present, or other numerical facts:",
        "examples": [
          "Statistics show/suggest that women live longer than men.",
          "According to official statistics, the Japanese work longer hours than workers in most other industrialized countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the science of using information discovered from studying numbers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fact in the form of a number that shows information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The city's most shocking statistic is its high infant mortality rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single number in a range of statistics:",
        "examples": [
          "The city’s most shocking statistic is its infant mortality rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fact or piece of information that is shown by a number:",
        "examples": [
          "The euro area's economic slowdown was confirmed by another statistic.",
          "The most interesting statistic is that the average time on the site is 14 minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "numbers that give information about a particular situation or event:",
        "examples": [
          "crime/employment/economic statistics The latest employment statistics portray California as only narrowly avoiding a recession.",
          "government/federal/official statistics Government statistics released yesterday painted a hopeful picture of the labour market.",
          "statistics show/indicate/suggest sth The current statistics show prices have heated up strongly this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the science of collecting and studying numbers that give information about particular situations or events:",
        "examples": [
          "Allan has an MSc in statistics from University College London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize that a number represents a real person or problem that we should care about:",
        "examples": [
          "1 in 7 Americans being without health insurance is not just a statistic, it's a tragedy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "statistical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to statistics:",
        "examples": [
          "statistical errors/evidence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to statistics:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to do a detailed statistical analysis.",
          "There is very little statistical evidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "statistically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to statistics:",
        "examples": [
          "Researchers would not view this survey as being statistically valid.",
          "Statistically speaking, you're more likely to die from a bee sting than win the lottery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to statistics:",
        "examples": [
          "statistically significant/insignificant The job increases were below the number that Labor Department economists view as statistically significant.",
          "statistically valid/reliable The data pool is too small to be statistically reliable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "statistics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a collection of numerical facts or measurements, as about people, business conditions, or weather:",
        "examples": [
          "The statistics show that, in general, women live longer than men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the science of using information discovered from collecting, organizing, and studying numbers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "statue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object made from a hard material, especially stone or metal, to look like a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "They planned to put up/erect a statue of the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large art object, often representing a person or an animal, that is made from a hard material, esp. stone or metal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "statues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object made from a hard material, especially stone or metal, to look like a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "They planned to put up/erect a statue of the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large art object, often representing a person or an animal, that is made from a hard material, esp. stone or metal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stature": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the good reputation a person or organization has, based on their behaviour and ability:",
        "examples": [
          "an artist of great stature",
          "His stature as an art critic was tremendous.",
          "If the school continues to gain in stature, it will attract the necessary financial support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of people) height:",
        "examples": [
          "His red hair and short stature made him easy to recognize."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "reputation and importance based on admirable qualities or achievements:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a philosopher of great stature in the academic community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the height of a person or an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Although short in stature, his voice and stage presence were remarkable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "status": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an accepted or official position, especially in a social group:",
        "examples": [
          "The association works to promote the status of retired people as useful members of the community.",
          "There has been an increase in applications for refugee status.",
          "The success of her book has given her unexpected celebrity status.",
          "Applicants should have a degree or a qualification of equal status."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of respect, admiration, or importance given to a person, organization, or object:",
        "examples": [
          "high/low status",
          "As the daughter of the president, she enjoys high status among her peers.",
          "The leaders were often more concerned with status and privilege than with the problems of the people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on a social media website, especially Facebook™, a piece of information that you publish about yourself telling people what you are doing, thinking, etc. at a particular time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "position or rank, esp. in a social group or legal system:",
        "examples": [
          "The association works to promote the status of retired people as active and useful members of the community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Status can also mean state or condition at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "The type of treatment used will depend on the patient’s health status."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of respect and importance given to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The leaders often seemed to be more concerned with status and privilege than with the problems of the people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the official or legal position of a person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Employers are required to check the legal status of their new hires to ensure that they are eligible to work.",
          "The group was granted charitable status.",
          "change the status of sb/sth He needs to get a permit to change the land's status from agriculture to industrial.",
          "The qualification will raise her status to staff nurse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation at the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "Everybody is concerned right now with the financial status of the whole country.",
          "Your order status has changed to \"Dispatched\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level or position of someone or something in relation to others in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "high/low status We have a much higher number of women workers in low-paid, low-status jobs.",
          "They want to improve the status of women.",
          "sb/sth's status as sth London's status as Europe's leading aviation hub",
          "Developers are cashing in on the area's newly hip status."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a high position within a social group:",
        "examples": [
          "There is prestige and social status attached to ownership of certain brands.",
          "Suits were a sign of status."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "statute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a law that has been formally approved and written down",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a law is on or reaches the statute book, it has been formally approved and written down and can be used in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "I doubt that such legislation will ever reach the statute book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law that has been formally approved and written down:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The salaries of most federal workers are set by statute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law that has been formally approved and recorded:",
        "examples": [
          "Many state and federal statutes already cover identity theft.",
          "by statute A Christmas bonus is not covered by statute as your wages and your holidays are."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "statutes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a law that has been formally approved and written down",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a law is on or reaches the statute book, it has been formally approved and written down and can be used in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "I doubt that such legislation will ever reach the statute book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law that has been formally approved and written down:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The salaries of most federal workers are set by statute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a law that has been formally approved and recorded:",
        "examples": [
          "Many state and federal statutes already cover identity theft.",
          "by statute A Christmas bonus is not covered by statute as your wages and your holidays are."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "statutory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "decided or controlled by law:",
        "examples": [
          "statutory obligations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "decided, controlled, or required by law:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no escape from these charges since they are statutory.",
          "In France everybody is entitled to a statutory 25 days a year holiday.",
          "You have no statutory authority to order anybody to make a refund.",
          "statutory duty/obligations/responsibilities",
          "When managing agents are dealing with other people's money, it is vital that this is covered by statutory regulation.",
          "Unions want a statutory right to time off for training.",
          "The Board of Management will submit the annual statutory accounts.",
          "The government wants to increase the turnover threshold above which companies are required to have a statutory audit of their annual accounts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "staunch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "always loyal in supporting a person, organization, or set of beliefs or opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "a staunch friend and ally",
          "He gained a reputation as being a staunch defender/supporter of civil rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something happening, or to stop liquid, especially blood, from flowing out:",
        "examples": [
          "The country's asylum laws were amended to staunch the flow/flood of economic migrants.",
          "Mike pressed hard on the wound and staunched the flow of blood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strongly loyal to a person, organization, or set of beliefs or opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "a staunch defender of free speech"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop liquid, esp. blood, from flowing out:",
        "examples": [
          "Mike pressed hard on the wound and staunched the flow of blood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To staunch is also to keep something from continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "The company abandoned the plan to staunch the departure of more managers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "always loyal in supporting a person, organization, or set of beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "She has remained a staunch friend and ally.",
          "staunch supporter/defender He is a staunch supporter of free trade."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stave": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the five lines and four spaces between them on which musical notes are written",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a staff",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stayed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not move away from or leave a place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "stay for They need an assistant who is willing to stay for six months.",
          "stay until Stay until the rain has stopped.",
          "Can you stay after work to play tennis?",
          "Because of the snow, children were told to stay at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue doing something, or to continue to be in a particular state:",
        "examples": [
          "Stay away from the edge of the cliff.",
          "stay in He decided not to stay in teaching/medicine/the army.",
          "The final figures showed that most departments had stayed within budget.",
          "stay (out) It was so warm we stayed (out) in the garden until ten that night.",
          "Put a lid on the pan so the food will stay hot.",
          "The shops stay open until nine o' clock.",
          "They stayed friends after their divorce.",
          "To prevent anyone from being hurt, officials told people they had to stay away.",
          "Those of a sensitive disposition are advised to stay well away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live or be in a place for a short time as a visitor:",
        "examples": [
          "stay in I stayed in Montreal for two weeks then flew home.",
          "stay at/in They said they'd stay at/in a hotel.",
          "stay with My kids usually stay with their grandparents for a week in the summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sleep somewhere for one night:",
        "examples": [
          "We've arranged to stay overnight at my sister's house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live somewhere permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "I still stay with my parents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "staying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not move away from or leave a place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "stay for They need an assistant who is willing to stay for six months.",
          "stay until Stay until the rain has stopped.",
          "Can you stay after work to play tennis?",
          "Because of the snow, children were told to stay at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue doing something, or to continue to be in a particular state:",
        "examples": [
          "Stay away from the edge of the cliff.",
          "stay in He decided not to stay in teaching/medicine/the army.",
          "The final figures showed that most departments had stayed within budget.",
          "stay (out) It was so warm we stayed (out) in the garden until ten that night.",
          "Put a lid on the pan so the food will stay hot.",
          "The shops stay open until nine o' clock.",
          "They stayed friends after their divorce.",
          "To prevent anyone from being hurt, officials told people they had to stay away.",
          "Those of a sensitive disposition are advised to stay well away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live or be in a place for a short time as a visitor:",
        "examples": [
          "stay in I stayed in Montreal for two weeks then flew home.",
          "stay at/in They said they'd stay at/in a hotel.",
          "stay with My kids usually stay with their grandparents for a week in the summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sleep somewhere for one night:",
        "examples": [
          "We've arranged to stay overnight at my sister's house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live somewhere permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "I still stay with my parents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not move away from or leave a place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "stay for They need an assistant who is willing to stay for six months.",
          "stay until Stay until the rain has stopped.",
          "Can you stay after work to play tennis?",
          "Because of the snow, children were told to stay at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue doing something, or to continue to be in a particular state:",
        "examples": [
          "Stay away from the edge of the cliff.",
          "stay in He decided not to stay in teaching/medicine/the army.",
          "The final figures showed that most departments had stayed within budget.",
          "stay (out) It was so warm we stayed (out) in the garden until ten that night.",
          "Put a lid on the pan so the food will stay hot.",
          "The shops stay open until nine o' clock.",
          "They stayed friends after their divorce.",
          "To prevent anyone from being hurt, officials told people they had to stay away.",
          "Those of a sensitive disposition are advised to stay well away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live or be in a place for a short time as a visitor:",
        "examples": [
          "stay in I stayed in Montreal for two weeks then flew home.",
          "stay at/in They said they'd stay at/in a hotel.",
          "stay with My kids usually stay with their grandparents for a week in the summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sleep somewhere for one night:",
        "examples": [
          "We've arranged to stay overnight at my sister's house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live somewhere permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "I still stay with my parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time that you spend in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "stay at/in She planned a short stay at/in a hotel to celebrate their anniversary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an order by a judge that stops a judgment being performed until new information can be considered:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor refused to grant a stay of execution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not move away from or leave a place:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a meeting at three so I can’t stay long.",
          "They need an assistant who is willing to stay for six months.",
          "Can you stay for dinner?",
          "James had to stay after school to complete the assignment.",
          "Because of the snow, he stayed home from school today.",
          "She’s come back home to stay (= She will not move away again)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to be in a particular state or position, or to continue doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Stay away from the edge of the cliff.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] His boss asked him to stay on as manager for another year.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Mom told me not to stay out/up too late.",
          "[ L ] I found it difficult to stay awake/calm/warm.",
          "[ L ] The store stays open until 9 p.m.",
          "[ L ] They stayed friends, even after they moved to different countries.",
          "[ L ] For further news of the hurricane, stay tuned (= keep listening to this program)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live in a place for a short time as a visitor, or just sleep there:",
        "examples": [
          "We stayed in San Francisco for a few days before flying to Hawaii.",
          "I’ll be staying overnight at my sister’s house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time that you spend in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "They plan a short stay at a motel while the house is being painted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not move away or leave:",
        "examples": [
          "stay for 2 days/2 weeks/2 years, etc. They need an assistant who is willing to stay for six months.",
          "stay at work/home We stayed at work until 10 pm.",
          "stay in/on sth She will stay on the board after she steps down as CEO.",
          "stay here/there How long do you plan to stay here in Boston?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue doing something, or to continue to be in a particular state:",
        "examples": [
          "stay open/closed The shops stay open until 9 o' clock.",
          "stay in/on/at sth It is becoming too expensive for small dairy farms to stay in business.",
          "stay within sth Most departments had stayed within budget."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "std": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for subscriber trunk dialling: a system in the UK and Australia by which people make phone calls over long distances",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for sexually transmitted disease",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for subscriber trunk dialling: a system in the UK and Australia by which people make phone calls over long distances",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for sexually transmitted disease",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in place of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The marketing manager was ill and her deputy ran the meeting in her stead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "steadfast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "staying the same for a long time and not changing quickly or unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "a steadfast friend/ally",
          "steadfast loyalty",
          "The group remained steadfast in its support for the new system, even when it was criticized in the newspapers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "staying the same for a long time; not changing or losing purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "steadfast beliefs",
          "a steadfast friend"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "steadily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "Prices have risen steadily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "calmly and in a controlled way:",
        "examples": [
          "She returned his gaze steadily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a gradual, regular way over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Prices have risen steadily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a gradual way, remaining at a similar rate:",
        "examples": [
          "rise/fall/grow steadily Prices have been rising steadily during the summer.",
          "steadily declining/increasing/growing Japan's trade surplus with the US increased due to the steadily growing US economy and the depreciation of the Yen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "steady": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening in a smooth, gradual, and regular way, not suddenly or unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "The procession moved through the streets at a steady pace.",
          "Orders for new ships are rising, after several years of steady decline.",
          "steady flow/stream/trickle Over the last ten years he has produced a steady flow/stream/trickle of articles and papers.",
          "slow but steady Progress has been slow but steady."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not moving or changing suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "hold something steady I'll hold the boat steady while you climb in.",
          "hold steady Most rental prices have held steady this year.",
          "steady relationship Young people assume that if you are in a steady relationship, you don't have to worry about HIV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "work that is likely to continue for a long time and for which you will be paid regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "Owning your own home and having a steady job will help when applying for a loan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "under control:",
        "examples": [
          "a steady voice/look/gaze",
          "steady nerves You need steady nerves to drive in city traffic.",
          "steady hand Painting these small details needs a steady hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who can be trusted to show good judgment and act in a reasonable way:",
        "examples": [
          "a steady friend"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something stop shaking or moving:",
        "examples": [
          "He wobbled around on the bike and then steadied himself.",
          "He steadied his rifle on the wall and fired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become calm and controlled, or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people say that a drink will steady your nerves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a romantic relationship with one person for a long period:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been going steady with Mike for six months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or developing in a gradual, regular way over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "steady improvement",
          "steady growth in profits",
          "His recovery has been slow but steady."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not moving or changing suddenly; continuing in the same condition:",
        "examples": [
          "a steady job/relationship",
          "I’ll hold the boat steady while you climb in.",
          "We drove at a steady 65 mph for most of the trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "calm and under control:",
        "examples": [
          "Her voice was steady as she described the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop shaking or moving, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He wobbled a little on the bike and then steadied himself.",
          "[ I ] The stock market has steadied after a sharp fall in prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone calm:",
        "examples": [
          "He took a deep breath to steady his nerves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuing to happen or change at a gradual and regular rate:",
        "examples": [
          "steady rise/growth/increase Retail sales showed steady growth through 2010.",
          "Orders for new ships are rising, after several years of steady decline.",
          "The plant has made steady progress in lowering production costs.",
          "steady flow/stream/trickle Over the last 10 years he has produced a steady flow of successful new designs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fixed and not moving or changing suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "hold/remain steady Most rental prices have held steady this year.",
          "steady against sth The dollar was steady against the yen.",
          "steady income/supply/revenue The annuity yields a steady income."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a steady job is likely to last for a long time and not be lost suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "Her disability makes it difficult for her to keep a steady job.",
          "If he finds steady work, his family will move to the area with him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "steadying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something stop shaking or moving:",
        "examples": [
          "He wobbled around on the bike and then steadied himself.",
          "He steadied his rifle on the wall and fired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become calm and controlled, or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people say that a drink will steady your nerves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "steak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick, flat piece of meat or fish, especially meat from a cow:",
        "examples": [
          "T-bone/sirloin steaks",
          "salmon/turkey steaks",
          "Shall we have steak for dinner?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, flat piece of a vegetable such as cauliflower, or large mushrooms, cooked like a steak:",
        "examples": [
          "The mains include hearty cauliflower steaks with roasted red peppers and salsa.",
          "Mushroom steaks make a fitting part of a winter vegetarian feast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, flat slice of meat or fish that is cooked quickly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "steakhouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a restaurant that specializes in serving steak:",
        "examples": [
          "The portions at this steakhouse chain are huge.",
          "Charlie's Steak House is one of the best restaurants around here."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "steaks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick, flat piece of meat or fish, especially meat from a cow:",
        "examples": [
          "T-bone/sirloin steaks",
          "salmon/turkey steaks",
          "Shall we have steak for dinner?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, flat piece of a vegetable such as cauliflower, or large mushrooms, cooked like a steak:",
        "examples": [
          "The mains include hearty cauliflower steaks with roasted red peppers and salsa.",
          "Mushroom steaks make a fitting part of a winter vegetarian feast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, flat slice of meat or fish that is cooked quickly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "steal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take something without the permission or knowledge of the owner and keep it:",
        "examples": [
          "steal something from someone She admitted stealing the money from her employers.",
          "The number of cars which are stolen every year has risen.",
          "They were so poor they had to steal in order to eat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something quickly or without being noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "steal a glance She stole a glance at her watch.",
          "steal out of He stole out of the room while no one was looking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if you steal a base, you run from one of the bases (= positions on a square that a player must reach to score a point) to the next one while the pitcher is throwing the ball, and when the hitter does not then hit it, and you reach the base before an opponent can touch you with the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "steal a base He is not a fast runner and has not stolen a base all year.",
          "steal first/second/third base Roberts stole second base easily.",
          "It looked like the pitcher was going to throw an off-speed pitch, so Torres decided to steal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports such as basketball, rugby, and football, to take the ball from an opponent:",
        "examples": [
          "Thomas stole the ball and ran the length of the field to score.",
          "She stole the ball in the tackle and fed her fly-half."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that has a very low price, or a price that is much lower than the original cost:",
        "examples": [
          "I picked up a new iron in the sale - it was a steal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something without the permission or knowledge of the owner and keep it or use it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They broke into cars to steal the radios.",
          "[ T ] He never paid me back, so basically he ended up stealing a hundred dollars from me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To steal is also to do something quickly while trying not to be seen doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] to steal out of a room",
          "[ T ] She stole a glance at her watch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something obtained at a much lower price than its true value:",
        "examples": [
          "At half the original price, that designer dress is a steal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something without the permission of its owner:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees who steal are dismissed automatically.",
          "The number of cars which are stolen every year has risen.",
          "steal (sth) from sb She admitted stealing the money from her employers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get an advantage over someone by acting before they do:",
        "examples": [
          "Our chief competitor managed to steal a march on us by bringing out their software ahead of ours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that has a very low price, or a price that is much lower than the original cost:",
        "examples": [
          "The shares may be a steal, but investors should remain wary.",
          "Their financial commitment for the land will be around $600,000, which Peter considers a steal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stealing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take something without the permission or knowledge of the owner and keep it:",
        "examples": [
          "steal something from someone She admitted stealing the money from her employers.",
          "The number of cars which are stolen every year has risen.",
          "They were so poor they had to steal in order to eat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something quickly or without being noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "steal a glance She stole a glance at her watch.",
          "steal out of He stole out of the room while no one was looking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if you steal a base, you run from one of the bases (= positions on a square that a player must reach to score a point) to the next one while the pitcher is throwing the ball, and when the hitter does not then hit it, and you reach the base before an opponent can touch you with the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "steal a base He is not a fast runner and has not stolen a base all year.",
          "steal first/second/third base Roberts stole second base easily.",
          "It looked like the pitcher was going to throw an off-speed pitch, so Torres decided to steal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports such as basketball, rugby, and football, to take the ball from an opponent:",
        "examples": [
          "Thomas stole the ball and ran the length of the field to score.",
          "She stole the ball in the tackle and fed her fly-half."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that has a very low price, or a price that is much lower than the original cost:",
        "examples": [
          "I picked up a new iron in the sale - it was a steal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something without the permission or knowledge of the owner and keep it or use it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They broke into cars to steal the radios.",
          "[ T ] He never paid me back, so basically he ended up stealing a hundred dollars from me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To steal is also to do something quickly while trying not to be seen doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] to steal out of a room",
          "[ T ] She stole a glance at her watch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something obtained at a much lower price than its true value:",
        "examples": [
          "At half the original price, that designer dress is a steal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something without the permission of its owner:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees who steal are dismissed automatically.",
          "The number of cars which are stolen every year has risen.",
          "steal (sth) from sb She admitted stealing the money from her employers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get an advantage over someone by acting before they do:",
        "examples": [
          "Our chief competitor managed to steal a march on us by bringing out their software ahead of ours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that has a very low price, or a price that is much lower than the original cost:",
        "examples": [
          "The shares may be a steal, but investors should remain wary.",
          "Their financial commitment for the land will be around $600,000, which Peter considers a steal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "steals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take something without the permission or knowledge of the owner and keep it:",
        "examples": [
          "steal something from someone She admitted stealing the money from her employers.",
          "The number of cars which are stolen every year has risen.",
          "They were so poor they had to steal in order to eat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something quickly or without being noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "steal a glance She stole a glance at her watch.",
          "steal out of He stole out of the room while no one was looking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if you steal a base, you run from one of the bases (= positions on a square that a player must reach to score a point) to the next one while the pitcher is throwing the ball, and when the hitter does not then hit it, and you reach the base before an opponent can touch you with the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "steal a base He is not a fast runner and has not stolen a base all year.",
          "steal first/second/third base Roberts stole second base easily.",
          "It looked like the pitcher was going to throw an off-speed pitch, so Torres decided to steal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sports such as basketball, rugby, and football, to take the ball from an opponent:",
        "examples": [
          "Thomas stole the ball and ran the length of the field to score.",
          "She stole the ball in the tackle and fed her fly-half."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that has a very low price, or a price that is much lower than the original cost:",
        "examples": [
          "I picked up a new iron in the sale - it was a steal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something without the permission or knowledge of the owner and keep it or use it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] They broke into cars to steal the radios.",
          "[ T ] He never paid me back, so basically he ended up stealing a hundred dollars from me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To steal is also to do something quickly while trying not to be seen doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] to steal out of a room",
          "[ T ] She stole a glance at her watch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something obtained at a much lower price than its true value:",
        "examples": [
          "At half the original price, that designer dress is a steal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something without the permission of its owner:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees who steal are dismissed automatically.",
          "The number of cars which are stolen every year has risen.",
          "steal (sth) from sb She admitted stealing the money from her employers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get an advantage over someone by acting before they do:",
        "examples": [
          "Our chief competitor managed to steal a march on us by bringing out their software ahead of ours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product that has a very low price, or a price that is much lower than the original cost:",
        "examples": [
          "The shares may be a steal, but investors should remain wary.",
          "Their financial commitment for the land will be around $600,000, which Peter considers a steal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stealth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "movement that is quiet and careful in order not to be seen or heard:",
        "examples": [
          "She moved across the field with the stealth of a cat on the prowl.",
          "These thieves operate with terrifying stealth - they can easily steal from the pockets of unsuspecting travellers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of carrying an action out secretly, so that people do not know it is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "It would seem that some politicians would prefer to use financial stealth rather than legislation to produce change.",
          "The weapons had been acquired by stealth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to aircraft, weapons, etc. that cannot be seen on radar:",
        "examples": [
          "The stealth fighter can fly 1,500 kilometres per hour without detection.",
          "The force relies more heavily on stealth weaponry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something that is done secretly, so that people do not know it is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "These products work in stealth mode, so that the people being spied on are totally unaware."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "movement that is quiet and careful in order to avoid notice, or secret or indirect action",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stealthy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "quiet and careful in order not to be seen or heard:",
        "examples": [
          "stealthy footsteps",
          "The cat's movements were chillingly stealthy as it stalked its prey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "secret, so that people do not realize what is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "He tried to justify high and sometimes stealthy taxation.",
          "Cyberintruders have become expert at creating stealthy programs that are nearly impossible to wipe out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an aircraft, ship, etc.) unable to be seen on radar:",
        "examples": [
          "These stealthy digital aircraft are vital for the future.",
          "The risks posed by stealthy submarines are real."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "steam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hot gas that is produced when water boils:",
        "examples": [
          "Steam rose from the simmering stew.",
          "steam turbines",
          "a steam engine/locomotive",
          "the age of steam (= the period when steam provided power for railways and factories)",
          "The pump is driven by steam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move by steam power:",
        "examples": [
          "The train/ship steamed out of the station/harbour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook food using steam:",
        "examples": [
          "steamed vegetables"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use steam to make something softer, especially glue so that something can be removed:",
        "examples": [
          "Ross steamed open the envelope to see if it was a love letter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hot gas that is produced when water boils",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Steam can be used to provide power:",
        "examples": [
          "a steam engine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move by steam power:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The ship steamed out of the harbor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If food is steamed, it is cooked by steam.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "steamed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Steamed food has been cooked using steam:",
        "examples": [
          "They serve a variety of steamed dumplings and pan fried dumplings.",
          "Try serving the fish with steamed broccoli and rice, or a fresh flatbread."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "steamer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a boat or ship that moves by steam power",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container with holes in the bottom that is put over boiling water in order to cook food in steam, or a machine that cooks food with steam:",
        "examples": [
          "a rice steamer",
          "a vegetable steamer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "steaming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "producing steam:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone handed me a steaming cup of coffee.",
          "Visitors admired the steaming sulphur springs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very angry:",
        "examples": [
          "Gary is still steaming about what happened to his son.",
          "He was said to be steaming about the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "drunk:",
        "examples": [
          "Some bloke came along who was absolutely steaming."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "steamroller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle that moves forward on a large, heavy wheel in order to make a road surface flat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who forces other people to agree with them and prevents any opposition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use great force either to make someone do something or on something to make it happen or be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "He steamrollered the plan through the committee.",
          "I hate being steamrollered into doing something I don't want to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle whose wheels are large, heavy cylinders that roll over a road surface to make it flat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use great force to make someone do something or to make (something) happen:",
        "examples": [
          "He steamrollered the bill through Congress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, heavy machine that rolls over the surface of a new road to make it flat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful force that easily defeats anything opposing it:",
        "examples": [
          "It is hard for small businesses to compete against the steamroller of globalization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something using a great amount of force, pressure, or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "steamroller sb into doing sth A sales assistant tried to steamroller him into buying a €50 warranty.",
          "steamroller sth through (sth) The vote was criticized as an effort to steamroll the legislation through before Sunday's general election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone by using a great amount of force, pressure, or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is so big they simply steamroller the competition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "steams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hot gas that is produced when water boils:",
        "examples": [
          "Steam rose from the simmering stew.",
          "steam turbines",
          "a steam engine/locomotive",
          "the age of steam (= the period when steam provided power for railways and factories)",
          "The pump is driven by steam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move by steam power:",
        "examples": [
          "The train/ship steamed out of the station/harbour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook food using steam:",
        "examples": [
          "steamed vegetables"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use steam to make something softer, especially glue so that something can be removed:",
        "examples": [
          "Ross steamed open the envelope to see if it was a love letter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hot gas that is produced when water boils",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Steam can be used to provide power:",
        "examples": [
          "a steam engine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move by steam power:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The ship steamed out of the harbor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If food is steamed, it is cooked by steam.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "steamy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "filled with steam, or hot and wet like steam:",
        "examples": [
          "steamy summer weather",
          "a steamy kitchen/bathroom"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sexually exciting or including a lot of sexual activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a steamy love scene",
          "His new novel is advertised as his steamiest yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "filled with steam:",
        "examples": [
          "By the time Hannah finished her shower, the bathroom was all steamy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml Steamy also means having to do with sex.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "steed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a horse that is ridden:",
        "examples": [
          "a fine, white steed"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "steel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong metal that is a mixture of iron and carbon, used for making things that need a strong structure, especially vehicles and buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "steel girders/rods/struts",
          "a steel helmet",
          "a steel-plated army truck"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force yourself to get ready to do something unpleasant or difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She steeled herself to jump out of the plane.",
          "I had to steel myself to be firm with her.",
          "We knew there was likely to be a recession and steeled ourselves for a fall in profits.",
          "When he made the announcement, he knew he would have to steel himself for the criticism that would follow.",
          "If you apply for jobs at this level, you have to steel yourself against rejection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong metal that is made by processing iron to remove some of the carbon:",
        "examples": [
          "steel doors/girders",
          "the steel industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare yourself to be able to do something unpleasant or difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "She steeled herself to face her accusers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong metal that is a mixture of iron and carbon, used for making things that need a strong structure, especially vehicles and buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "They have an annual production of about two million tons of steel.",
          "steel rod/girder/container The concrete is strengthened with steel rods.",
          "steel imports/exports/prices",
          "a steel plant/factory"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the industry that produces steel:",
        "examples": [
          "The area's main industries are cement, iron, and steel.",
          "He asked the U.S Congress to move swiftly to aid the state's ailing steel industry.",
          "steel company/group/giant The company has become one of the region's most influential steel giants.",
          "steel jobs/workers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "steele": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fairly rare condition in which an old person loses control over the muscles in their eyes, face, and neck. It eventually leads to dementia (= loss of mental ability).",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "steely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "like steel in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "steely grey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very strong and determined:",
        "examples": [
          "steely eyes/nerves",
          "steely determination",
          "a steely look/stare"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person’s behavior or character) hard and strong as steel:",
        "examples": [
          "Only their steely determination to survive kept them going."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "steep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a slope) rising or falling at a sharp angle:",
        "examples": [
          "a steep slope",
          "It's a steep climb to the top of the mountain, but the view is worth it.",
          "The castle is set on a steep hill/hillside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A steep rise or fall is one that goes very quickly from low to high or from high to low:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a steep increase/rise in prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of prices) too much, or more than is reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "They are having to face very steep taxes.",
          "We enjoyed our meal at the restaurant, but the bill was a bit steep.",
          "The membership fees at the golf club are pretty steep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause to stay in a liquid, especially in order to become soft or clean, or to improve flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "Leave the cloth to steep in the dye overnight.",
          "We had pears steeped in red wine for dessert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a slope) rising or falling at a sharp angle:",
        "examples": [
          "The train slowed as it went up a steep incline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A steep rise or fall is one that goes very quickly from low to high or from high to low:",
        "examples": [
          "Yesterday’s steep decline in the value of the dollar was unexpected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of prices) too high; more than is reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "We enjoyed our stay at the hotel, but the charges were a bit steep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay or cause to stay in a liquid, esp. in order to improve flavor or to become soft or clean:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Let the tea steep for five minutes.",
          "[ T ] This stain will come out if you steep the cloth in cold water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To be steeped in something is to be filled with it or to know a lot about it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The college is steeped in tradition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sudden and very big:",
        "examples": [
          "steep decline/drop/fall With the steep fall in the price of oil, the economy has slowed significantly.",
          "steep rise/increase The property market is beginning to decline after years of steep price increases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very high or higher than is reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "steep fee/charge/cost Investors are concerned about the steep cost of the banking bail-out.",
          "Co-operatives could soon face steep taxes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "steeped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause to stay in a liquid, especially in order to become soft or clean, or to improve flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "Leave the cloth to steep in the dye overnight.",
          "We had pears steeped in red wine for dessert."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "steeple": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pointed structure on the top of a church tower, or the tower and the pointed structure considered as one unit:",
        "examples": [
          "a church steeple"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall, narrow structure, esp. on a church, having a pointed top",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "steer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to control the direction of a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "She carefully steered the car around the potholes.",
          "This car is very easy to steer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle steers, it follows a particular route or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship passed Land's End, in Cornwall, then steered towards southern Ireland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone or something or make someone or something go in the direction in which you want him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "She steered her guests into the dining room.",
          "I'd like to steer our discussion back to our original topic.",
          "The main task of the new government will be to steer the country towards democracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young male of the cattle family that has had its sex organs removed, usually kept for meat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advise someone or give them useful information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Here are my questions. Can anyone give me a steer?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone bad advice:",
        "examples": [
          "The guy at the information office gave me a bum steer - the restaurant was terrible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control the direction of a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] It’s not easy to steer the car through these narrow streets.",
          "[ I ] fig. The speech steered clear of (= avoided) controversial issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you steer someone, you cause the person to go in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She steered her guests into the dining room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you steer an activity, you cause it to deal with a particular feature or topic:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’d like to steer the discussion back to our original topic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young male of the cattle family that has had its sex organs removed and that is usually raised for meat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something or someone go in a particular direction or progress in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "steer sth back to sth I'd like to steer our discussion back to our original topic.",
          "steer sth through sth The new CEO will have to steer the company through choppy waters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of a company, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We have done a lot of long-term thinking about how we will steer the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a series of actions carefully in order to achieve a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The government will steer a course of stability for the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid someone or something that seems unpleasant, risky, or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "steer clear (of sth/sb) He tries to steer clear of an overdraft on his current account.",
          "She has managed to steer clear of any suggestion of a conflict of interest.",
          "The risks are high, and careful investors should steer clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information or advice:",
        "examples": [
          "I need a steer on what to do next.",
          "give sb a steer (on/with sth) Can someone please give me a steer on how to install the software?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "steered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control the direction of a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "She carefully steered the car around the potholes.",
          "This car is very easy to steer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle steers, it follows a particular route or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship passed Land's End, in Cornwall, then steered towards southern Ireland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone or something or make someone or something go in the direction in which you want him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "She steered her guests into the dining room.",
          "I'd like to steer our discussion back to our original topic.",
          "The main task of the new government will be to steer the country towards democracy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "steering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to control the direction of a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "She carefully steered the car around the potholes.",
          "This car is very easy to steer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a vehicle steers, it follows a particular route or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship passed Land's End, in Cornwall, then steered towards southern Ireland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take someone or something or make someone or something go in the direction in which you want him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "She steered her guests into the dining room.",
          "I'd like to steer our discussion back to our original topic.",
          "The main task of the new government will be to steer the country towards democracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young male of the cattle family that has had its sex organs removed, usually kept for meat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advise someone or give them useful information about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Here are my questions. Can anyone give me a steer?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone bad advice:",
        "examples": [
          "The guy at the information office gave me a bum steer - the restaurant was terrible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control the direction of a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] It’s not easy to steer the car through these narrow streets.",
          "[ I ] fig. The speech steered clear of (= avoided) controversial issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you steer someone, you cause the person to go in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She steered her guests into the dining room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you steer an activity, you cause it to deal with a particular feature or topic:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’d like to steer the discussion back to our original topic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young male of the cattle family that has had its sex organs removed and that is usually raised for meat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something or someone go in a particular direction or progress in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "steer sth back to sth I'd like to steer our discussion back to our original topic.",
          "steer sth through sth The new CEO will have to steer the company through choppy waters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in charge of a company, organization, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We have done a lot of long-term thinking about how we will steer the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a series of actions carefully in order to achieve a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The government will steer a course of stability for the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to avoid someone or something that seems unpleasant, risky, or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "steer clear (of sth/sb) He tries to steer clear of an overdraft on his current account.",
          "She has managed to steer clear of any suggestion of a conflict of interest.",
          "The risks are high, and careful investors should steer clear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of information or advice:",
        "examples": [
          "I need a steer on what to do next.",
          "give sb a steer (on/with sth) Can someone please give me a steer on how to install the software?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stegosaurus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, plant-eating dinosaur with four legs that has pointed plates (= flat pieces) all along its back",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stein": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large cup, usually made of clay and often decorated, that has a handle and a lid and is used for drinking beer",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stellar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of a star or stars:",
        "examples": [
          "a stellar explosion",
          "stellar light"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Stellar people or activities are of an extremely high standard:",
        "examples": [
          "a stellar performance/player/team"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a star or stars:",
        "examples": [
          "stellar light"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people or their activities) extremely high in quality; excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "The cellist gave a stellar performance before an enthusiastic audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of an extremely high standard:",
        "examples": [
          "After two years of stellar performance, he was promoted to the city branch of the agriculture bank.",
          "The company has a stellar reputation for its treatment of its workers.",
          "His new book recounts his stellar career as a professional risk-taker."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stem": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow, or which forms a support",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the stick-like central part of a plant that grows above the ground and from which leaves and flowers grow, or a smaller thin part that grows from the central part and supports the leaves and flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "flower stems"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thin vertical part of a glass or similar container that joins the part that holds liquid to the flat bottom part on which it stands:",
        "examples": [
          "Champagne glasses usually have long stems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a word that is left after you take off the ending:",
        "examples": [
          "From the stem \"sav-\" you get \"saves\", \"saved\", \"saving\", and \"saver\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the small part on the side of a watch that you turn to move the hands (= parts that point to the numbers), or to make the watch operate",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main supporting structure at the front of a ship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something unwanted from spreading or increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "These measures are designed to stem the rise of violent crime.",
          "We must take action to stem the tide of resignations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop the flow of a liquid such as blood:",
        "examples": [
          "She tied a handkerchief around the wound to stem the flow of blood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (as subjects of study):",
        "examples": [
          "We work with schools and colleges to help educators inspire students in STEM.",
          "We want to see more girls and women studying STEM subjects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow, or which forms a support",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The stem of a plant is the straight part that grows above the ground and from which leaves and flowers grow.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The stem of a glass is the narrow, vertical part that supports the container into which you put liquid.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something unwanted from spreading or increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank tried to stem the currency’s recent decline against the dollar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stench": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong, unpleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "the stench of rotting fish/burning rubber/cigarette smoke",
          "an overpowering stench"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bad effect that follows an unpleasant event or situation and is noticeable for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "For some time after the minister's resignation, the stench of scandal hung over the government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong, unpleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "the stench of rotting fish"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "step": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place, or to put your foot on or in something:",
        "examples": [
          "step backwards She stepped backwards and fell over a chair.",
          "step out They stepped out onto the balcony.",
          "step in Be careful not to step in the mud.",
          "step on Ow, you stepped on my foot!",
          "mainly US Sorry but Mr Taylor has just stepped (= gone) out for a few minutes, but I'll tell him you called.",
          "formal Step this way please, sir."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stage in a process:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the next step in the process?",
          "step ahead We must stay one step ahead of our competitors.",
          "step in the right direction Most people believe that the decision to cut interest rates was a step in the right direction.",
          "a/one step at a time Let's take things a step/one step at a time (= slowly).",
          "next step Following the success of our products in Europe, our logical next step is to move into the American market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action in a series of actions taken for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "take a step The country is taking its first tentative steps towards democracy.",
          "take a step to We need to take drastic steps to reduce pollution.",
          "take the step of The president took the unusual step of altering his prepared speech in order to condemn the terrorist attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dealing with one thing and then another thing in a fixed order:",
        "examples": [
          "step-by-step instructions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the surfaces that you walk on when you go up or down stairs:",
        "examples": [
          "a flight of steps",
          "climb a step We had to climb some steps to reach the front door.",
          "(front) step I asked them to leave the parcel on the (front) step (= outside the door to the house).",
          "mind the step Mind the step as you leave the train.",
          "negotiate a step It's difficult for people in wheelchairs to negotiate (= move up and down) steps.",
          "step on One of the steps on the ladder is broken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "kitchen steps"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of lifting one foot and putting it down on a different part of the ground, such as when you walk or run:",
        "examples": [
          "take a step Sophie took her first steps when she was eleven months old.",
          "take a step towards He rose to his feet and took a couple of steps towards her.",
          "with a step With every step, her feet hurt her more and more.",
          "retrace your steps I retraced my steps, looking for my lost keys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance you cover when you take a step:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd only gone a few steps when I realized I'd forgotten to lock the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way you move your feet when you are walking or running, which can sometimes show how you are feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "a spring in someone's step She walked out of the office with a spring in her step (= in a way that showed she was happy).",
          "mind/watch your step The driver told us to mind/watch our step (= walk carefully) as we got off the bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular movement that you make with your feet when you dance:",
        "examples": [
          "dance step She's teaching me some basic dance steps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When people walk in step, they lift their feet off the ground and put them down again at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldiers marched in step."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that opinions, ideas, or ways of living that are the same as those of other people:",
        "examples": [
          "keep in step with Television companies need to keep in step with public opinion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When someone is out of step, they do not lift the same foot and put it down again at the same time as other people:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm no good at dancing - I always get completely out of step."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that opinions, ideas, or ways of living that are different from those of other people:",
        "examples": [
          "out of step with The Republicans are out of step with the country, Williams said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference in pitch between two notes that are next to each other in the western musical scale",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with nouns showing a family relationship to show that the person is not your biological (= related by birth) relative, but is part of your stepfamily (= a family that is formed by two people and the child or children of one or both of them from a previous relationship):",
        "examples": [
          "He has recently remarried and now has three stepchildren and a step-grandson.",
          "They have a stepsister and stepbrother nearly their own age from their father's second marriage.",
          "His parents had divorced when he was young, and he grew up with his mother, half-sister and stepfather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lift one foot and put it down in front of the other foot, as in walking or running:",
        "examples": [
          "He stepped to his left, picked up the ball, and threw.",
          "We stepped carefully along the slippery path."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stage in a process:",
        "examples": [
          "The first step in fixing our house is to put on a new roof.",
          "Let’s make these changes carefully, a step at a time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one action in a series, taken for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "As a first step, both sides agreed to a cease-fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat surface on which you put your foot when going up or down from one level to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Mom took a picture of us sitting on the front steps of the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the largest difference in sound between two notes next to each other in a musical scale (= series of notes):",
        "examples": [
          "Tones in a scale are arranged in steps and half steps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of lifting one foot and putting it down in front of the other foot, as in walking or running:",
        "examples": [
          "He took a couple of steps into the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A step is the distance covered by one step:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d only gone about three steps before I fell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A step is also the sound of making such a movement:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard my father’s step on the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A step is also a particular movement that you make with your feet when you dance:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve finally learned some dance steps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you move in step with someone , you move your feet at the same time and in the same way:",
        "examples": [
          "Three angry women marched in step down the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do someone else's work when they are unable to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "Bill's illness meant that Kathy had to step into the breach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone to drive faster or to hurry:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you step on it? I'm late.",
          "If we want to get these orders out on time, we're going to have to step on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave in a way that is unacceptable or not expected:",
        "examples": [
          "If he steps out of line, he could be fired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stage in a process:",
        "examples": [
          "the first/next step What's the first step in the programme?",
          "Following the success of our products in Europe, the logical next step is to move into the American market.",
          "a step ahead/behind We have to stay a step ahead of our competitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action taken for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "take steps to do sth We need to take drastic steps to reduce pollution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having opinions or ideas that are the same as those of other people:",
        "examples": [
          "keep/stay in step with sth/sb Television companies need to keep in step with public opinion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having opinions or ideas that are different from those of other people:",
        "examples": [
          "out of step with sth/sb Our supervisor seems to be out of step with the rest of management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slowly and carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "If we do this one step at a time we won't make any mistakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dealing with one thing and then another thing in a fixed order:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't worry - I'll go through the procedure with you step by step.",
          "She gave me detailed step-by-step instructions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement or positive development:",
        "examples": [
          "This may not be a complete solution, but it's a step forward.",
          "Most people believe that the decision to cut interest rates was a step in the right direction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stepbrother": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not your parents' son, but the son of a person that one of your parents has married",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stepchild": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the child of your husband or wife from a previous relationship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child of a previous marriage of either a husband or a wife",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stepdaughter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the daughter of your husband or wife from a previous relationship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a daughter of a previous marriage of either a husband or a wife",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stepfather": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the man who is married to someone's biological (= related by birth) parent, but who is not their biological father",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is married to the mother of a child but is not the biological father",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stepmother": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the woman who is married to someone's biological (= related by birth) parent but who is not their biological mother",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is married to the father of a child but is not the biological mother",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stepped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stepping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "steps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "kitchen steps",
          "library steps",
          "She climbed on the steps to reach down a book from the top shelf.",
          "I went to get some steps from the shed.",
          "You'll need the steps if you're going to trim the top of the hedge.",
          "The hatch was opened and he leaned a set of steps against the opening."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stepsister": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not your parents' daughter, but the daughter of a person one of your parents has married",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stepson": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the son of your husband or wife from a previous relationship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a son of a previous marriage of either a husband or a wife",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stereo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of recording or playing sound so that it is separated into two signals and produces more natural sound:",
        "examples": [
          "in stereo The concert will be broadcast in stereo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of electrical equipment for playing music, listening to the radio, etc. that sounds very natural because the sounds come out of two speakers (= parts for playing sound):",
        "examples": [
          "Loud music was coming from the car stereo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "recording or playing sound in a way that separates it into two signals and produces more natural sound, or relating to this kind of sound:",
        "examples": [
          "a stereo system",
          "The unit's stereo speakers sounded surprisingly good.",
          "Tape was the format that introduced stereo sound into the home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a process, camera, etc. that creates an image that looks three-dimensional (= having width, height, and depth) by presenting two slightly different images to each eye:",
        "examples": [
          "The photographs were taken by a high-resolution stereo camera.",
          "Stereo photography is a way of capturing an image with two different shots that combine together to create a holographic effect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that plays recorded sound through two or more speakers, or sound produced in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Music was blaring from her car stereo."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stereotype": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set idea that people have about what someone or something is like, especially an idea that is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "racial/sexual stereotypes",
          "He doesn't conform to/fit/fill the national stereotype of a Frenchman.",
          "The characters in the book are just stereotypes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a set idea about what a particular type of person is like, especially an idea that is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The study claims that British advertising stereotypes women.",
          "We tried not to give the children sexually stereotyped toys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea that is used to describe a particular type of person or thing, or a person or thing thought to represent such an idea:",
        "examples": [
          "All jobs can be made to fit stereotypes, but accountants are particularly easy targets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stereotypes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set idea that people have about what someone or something is like, especially an idea that is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "racial/sexual stereotypes",
          "He doesn't conform to/fit/fill the national stereotype of a Frenchman.",
          "The characters in the book are just stereotypes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a set idea about what a particular type of person is like, especially an idea that is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The study claims that British advertising stereotypes women.",
          "We tried not to give the children sexually stereotyped toys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea that is used to describe a particular type of person or thing, or a person or thing thought to represent such an idea:",
        "examples": [
          "All jobs can be made to fit stereotypes, but accountants are particularly easy targets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stereotyping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a set idea about what a particular type of person is like, especially an idea that is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The study claims that British advertising stereotypes women.",
          "We tried not to give the children sexually stereotyped toys."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sterile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a living being) unable to produce young, or (of land) unable to produce plants or crops:",
        "examples": [
          "Mules are usually sterile.",
          "One of the side effects of the drug could be to make men sterile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no imagination, new ideas, or energy:",
        "examples": [
          "a sterile argument"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely clean and free from dirt and bacteria:",
        "examples": [
          "The operation must be carried out under sterile conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or animal) unable to produce young, or of land unable to produce plants or crops:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a small oasis surrounded by sterile desert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free from bacteria:",
        "examples": [
          "Medical equipment must be kept sterile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking in imagination, ideas, or enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "Suburban housing developments are often sterile environments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sterilize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to perform a medical operation on someone in order to make them unable to have children:",
        "examples": [
          "After having five children, she decided to be sterilized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something completely clean and free from bacteria:",
        "examples": [
          "All equipment must be sterilized before use."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something completely clean and free from bacteria:",
        "examples": [
          "Dental instruments are routinely sterilized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform a medical operation on a person or animal in order to make them unable to produce young:",
        "examples": [
          "The clinic will sterilize your cat for free."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sterilized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform a medical operation on someone in order to make them unable to have children:",
        "examples": [
          "After having five children, she decided to be sterilized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something completely clean and free from bacteria:",
        "examples": [
          "All equipment must be sterilized before use."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sterling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "British money:",
        "examples": [
          "The value of sterling increased against several other currencies yesterday.",
          "If you buy things on the plane, you can either pay for them in pounds sterling (= British pounds) or in US dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of precious metal, especially silver) of a particular standard of purity:",
        "examples": [
          "a sterling silver candlestick"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a very high standard:",
        "examples": [
          "You've done a sterling job.",
          "Everyone has made a sterling effort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the highest quality:",
        "examples": [
          "McCoy had a sterling season last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the British system of currency, based on the pound:",
        "examples": [
          "sterling rises/falls Sterling rose against the dollar to $1.5522.",
          "in sterling Our prices are in sterling.",
          "You can pay in pounds sterling or in US dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a metal, especially silver, that has a particular high level of purity (= measure of how pure it is):",
        "examples": [
          "Offers include a 124-piece set of sterling silver cutlery at €4,495."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a very high standard:",
        "examples": [
          "The lowest rates and best deals go to customers with sterling credit.",
          "There have been sterling performances by some hedge fund managers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stern": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "severe, or showing disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "a stern look/warning/voice",
          "She is her own sternest critic.",
          "Journalists received a stern warning not to go anywhere near the battleship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something, such as a job, is stern, it is difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The country's president is facing the sternest test of his authority since he came to power five years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the back part of a ship or boat:",
        "examples": [
          "The Red Ensign, the flag of the British Merchant Navy, is rarely seen these days except on the sterns of a few cruise liners and cross-Channel ferries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's bottom (= the part of the body that you sit on)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "severe:",
        "examples": [
          "Sterner punishment may produce better behavior, but I doubt it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the back end of a ship:",
        "examples": [
          "A rope over the stern towed the little boat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sternly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "\"This kind of behaviour is not acceptable,\" said the teacher sternly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sternum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "steroids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the different types of chemical substances that are produced in the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificial form of a natural chemical substance that is used for treating particular medical conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm taking steroids/I'm on steroids for my asthma."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug that increases the development of your muscles, sometimes taken illegally by people taking part in sports competitions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of a large group of chemical substances produced in the body or in a plant, or an artificial form of these substances used to treat various medical conditions or to illegally improve sports performance",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stethoscope": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of medical equipment that doctors use to listen to your heart and lungs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical device that allows a doctor to listen to your heart, lungs, or other part of your body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of food consisting usually of meat or fish and vegetables cooked slowly in a small amount of liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "lamb/bean/fish stew",
          "She prepared a hearty stew for dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook meat, fish, vegetables, or fruit slowly and gently in a little liquid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be angry or worried:",
        "examples": [
          "You're not still stewing about what happened yesterday, are you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do nothing useful:",
        "examples": [
          "With jobs so scarce, many young people spend long hours with little to do but drink and stew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook food slowly in liquid or to cook slowly in liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] It tastes good if you boil it, fry it in oil, and then stew it with chilies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be anxious or upset about something:",
        "examples": [
          "You’re not still stewing over the election results, are you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being anxious and upset about something:",
        "examples": [
          "She has been in a stew over plans for her wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dish consisting usually of meat or fish and vegetables cooked slowly in a small amount of liquid",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "steward": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job it is to organize a particular event, or to provide services to particular people, or to take care of a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Stewards will be inspecting the race track at 9.00.",
          "If you need help at any time during the conference, one of the stewards will be pleased to help you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who serves passengers on a ship or aircraft",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who organizes the supply and serving of food at a club:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the steward of the City of Wakefield's Working Men's Club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is responsible for an event or for the management of a place:",
        "examples": [
          "a race steward",
          "He has been a careful steward of our parks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A steward is also a person who is responsible for food or drink at a restaurant.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A steward ( (female stewardess)) on an aircraft, ship, or train is someone who helps and serves passengers.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job it is to help people at a particular place or event:",
        "examples": [
          "If you need help finding a room at the conference, one of the stewards will be pleased to assist you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who takes care of passengers on a ship or train:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you have the steward deliver this message to his cabin, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who organizes the supply and serving of food at a club:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the steward of Wakefield's Working Men's Club."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stewardess": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman flight attendant",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stewardship": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Someone's stewardship of something is the way in which that person controls or organizes it:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has been very successful while it has been under the stewardship of Mr White."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "care or management:",
        "examples": [
          "The team has fallen to new lows under his stewardship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's stewardship of something is the way in which they control or take care of it:",
        "examples": [
          "stewardship of sth We need to ensure our state to ensure good stewardship of resources.",
          "under sb's stewardship The club has been fantastically successful under his stewardship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of wood or other material:",
        "examples": [
          "The old man was carrying a load of sticks.",
          "Police said that the child had been beaten with a stick.",
          "Find some dry sticks and we'll make a campfire.",
          "A lollipop is a sweet on a stick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin wooden pole that especially old or injured people use to help them walk:",
        "examples": [
          "walking stick He left the clinic looking frail and using a walking stick.",
          "At 84 he's still quite active, although he walks with the aid of a stick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin piece of wood used in playing various sports:",
        "examples": [
          "a hockey/lacrosse/polo stick"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin piece of something:",
        "examples": [
          "carrot/bread sticks",
          "stick of a stick of celery/rhubarb/chewing gum/chalk/dynamite"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car with a stick shift:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you drive a stick?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture:",
        "examples": [
          "When they got married, they didn't have a stick of furniture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with a long, thin piece of wood:",
        "examples": [
          "He said that when he was a boy, his father used to take a stick to him to punish him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "severe criticism:",
        "examples": [
          "get/take stick I really got/took stick from my boss about being late for work again.",
          "give someone stick We gave him some stick for wearing that silly hat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area in the countryside that is far from a town or city:",
        "examples": [
          "in the sticks I'm sick of living in the sticks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to become fixed, for example with glue or another similar substance:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to stick the pieces together with some glue/tape.",
          "stick something up with something He stuck up an announcement on the board with pins.",
          "This glue won't stick.",
          "be stuck in My car's stuck in the mud.",
          "stick to Stir the sauce so that it doesn't stick to the pan.",
          "stick together My book got wet and all the pages have stuck together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a name sticks, it continues to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "Although her name is Clare, her little sister called her Lali, and somehow the name stuck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something somewhere, especially in a not very careful way:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Where shall I put these books?\" \"Oh, just stick them on the table for now.\"",
          "She stuck her fingers in her ears so that she couldn't hear the noise.",
          "I'll pay for lunch - I can stick it on my expenses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you tell someone to stick something or where they can stick something, it means that you do not want to keep that thing:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I've had enough of working here,\" she said, \"You can stick your job!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push a pointed object into or through something, or (of a pointed object) to be pushed into or through something and stay there:",
        "examples": [
          "stick something into something She stuck the needle into my arm.",
          "stick something in something We decided where to go for our holiday by closing our eyes and sticking a pin in the map.",
          "stick in A thorn stuck in her finger.",
          "stick through The metal springs were sticking through the mattress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In some card games, if you stick, you say that you do not want to be given any more cards.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bear or accept something or someone unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think I can stick this job a day longer.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I don't know how you can stick living in this place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of wood:",
        "examples": [
          "The campers collected sticks to start a fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stick is also a long, thin handle with a specially shaped end, used esp. to play hockey and lacrosse.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stick can also be a long, thin piece of something:",
        "examples": [
          "sticks of dynamite",
          "a stick of chewing gum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push something pointed into or through something, or to be pushed into or through something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I simply cannot watch when someone sticks a needle in my arm.",
          "[ I ] He throws the knife, and the blade sticks in the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attach or become attached:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Stick the tape to the back of the picture.",
          "[ I ] It was so hot that my clothes stuck to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something somewhere, usually temporarily:",
        "examples": [
          "Stick the packages under the table for now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you stick out your tongue, you push your tongue out of your mouth, usually as an insult:",
        "examples": [
          "She stuck her tongue out at him and smiled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be fixed in position and unable to move:",
        "examples": [
          "The window sticks, making it hard to shut it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something somewhere, for example with glue:",
        "examples": [
          "stick sth on/onto sth Stick these labels on the top of the boxes.",
          "stick sth up (with sth) He stuck up a notice on the board with pins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay at the same level or position for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "stick/be stuck at sth The bank's main money market rate has been stuck at 4.50% for eight weeks.",
          "The needle on the oil gauge keeps sticking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sticker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper or plastic with a picture or writing on one side and glue or another similar substance on the other side, so that it will fasten to a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "a bumper/window sticker",
          "Sophie's notebook is covered with stickers.",
          "price sticker There were two different price stickers on the shoes I wanted to buy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a digital image that is used in electronic communication in order to express a particular idea or feeling",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put one or more stickers (= small pieces of paper or plastic with a picture or writing on one side and glue on the other, that stick to a surface) on something:",
        "examples": [
          "They gave our passports a cursory look and then stickered them.",
          "Each item had been stickered with a \"Reduced\" label.",
          "The police stickered eight bikes, meaning they could be ridden home but then had to be taken off the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper with a picture or writing on one side and a sticky substance on the other:",
        "examples": [
          "Dana collects stickers of cartoon characters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper or plastic with a picture or writing on one side and glue or a similar substance on the other side, so that it will fix onto a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The painting had a sticker on saying \"sold\".",
          "There were two different price stickers on the shoes I wanted to buy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stickers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper or plastic with a picture or writing on one side and glue or another similar substance on the other side, so that it will fasten to a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "a bumper/window sticker",
          "Sophie's notebook is covered with stickers.",
          "price sticker There were two different price stickers on the shoes I wanted to buy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a digital image that is used in electronic communication in order to express a particular idea or feeling",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put one or more stickers (= small pieces of paper or plastic with a picture or writing on one side and glue on the other, that stick to a surface) on something:",
        "examples": [
          "They gave our passports a cursory look and then stickered them.",
          "Each item had been stickered with a \"Reduced\" label.",
          "The police stickered eight bikes, meaning they could be ridden home but then had to be taken off the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper with a picture or writing on one side and a sticky substance on the other:",
        "examples": [
          "Dana collects stickers of cartoon characters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper or plastic with a picture or writing on one side and glue or a similar substance on the other side, so that it will fix onto a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The painting had a sticker on saying \"sold\".",
          "There were two different price stickers on the shoes I wanted to buy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sticking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of wood or other material:",
        "examples": [
          "The old man was carrying a load of sticks.",
          "Police said that the child had been beaten with a stick.",
          "Find some dry sticks and we'll make a campfire.",
          "A lollipop is a sweet on a stick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin wooden pole that especially old or injured people use to help them walk:",
        "examples": [
          "walking stick He left the clinic looking frail and using a walking stick.",
          "At 84 he's still quite active, although he walks with the aid of a stick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin piece of wood used in playing various sports:",
        "examples": [
          "a hockey/lacrosse/polo stick"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin piece of something:",
        "examples": [
          "carrot/bread sticks",
          "stick of a stick of celery/rhubarb/chewing gum/chalk/dynamite"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car with a stick shift:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you drive a stick?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture:",
        "examples": [
          "When they got married, they didn't have a stick of furniture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone or something with a long, thin piece of wood:",
        "examples": [
          "He said that when he was a boy, his father used to take a stick to him to punish him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "severe criticism:",
        "examples": [
          "get/take stick I really got/took stick from my boss about being late for work again.",
          "give someone stick We gave him some stick for wearing that silly hat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area in the countryside that is far from a town or city:",
        "examples": [
          "in the sticks I'm sick of living in the sticks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to become fixed, for example with glue or another similar substance:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to stick the pieces together with some glue/tape.",
          "stick something up with something He stuck up an announcement on the board with pins.",
          "This glue won't stick.",
          "be stuck in My car's stuck in the mud.",
          "stick to Stir the sauce so that it doesn't stick to the pan.",
          "stick together My book got wet and all the pages have stuck together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a name sticks, it continues to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "Although her name is Clare, her little sister called her Lali, and somehow the name stuck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something somewhere, especially in a not very careful way:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Where shall I put these books?\" \"Oh, just stick them on the table for now.\"",
          "She stuck her fingers in her ears so that she couldn't hear the noise.",
          "I'll pay for lunch - I can stick it on my expenses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you tell someone to stick something or where they can stick something, it means that you do not want to keep that thing:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I've had enough of working here,\" she said, \"You can stick your job!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push a pointed object into or through something, or (of a pointed object) to be pushed into or through something and stay there:",
        "examples": [
          "stick something into something She stuck the needle into my arm.",
          "stick something in something We decided where to go for our holiday by closing our eyes and sticking a pin in the map.",
          "stick in A thorn stuck in her finger.",
          "stick through The metal springs were sticking through the mattress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In some card games, if you stick, you say that you do not want to be given any more cards.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bear or accept something or someone unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think I can stick this job a day longer.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I don't know how you can stick living in this place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of wood:",
        "examples": [
          "The campers collected sticks to start a fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stick is also a long, thin handle with a specially shaped end, used esp. to play hockey and lacrosse.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stick can also be a long, thin piece of something:",
        "examples": [
          "sticks of dynamite",
          "a stick of chewing gum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push something pointed into or through something, or to be pushed into or through something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I simply cannot watch when someone sticks a needle in my arm.",
          "[ I ] He throws the knife, and the blade sticks in the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attach or become attached:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Stick the tape to the back of the picture.",
          "[ I ] It was so hot that my clothes stuck to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something somewhere, usually temporarily:",
        "examples": [
          "Stick the packages under the table for now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you stick out your tongue, you push your tongue out of your mouth, usually as an insult:",
        "examples": [
          "She stuck her tongue out at him and smiled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be fixed in position and unable to move:",
        "examples": [
          "The window sticks, making it hard to shut it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something somewhere, for example with glue:",
        "examples": [
          "stick sth on/onto sth Stick these labels on the top of the boxes.",
          "stick sth up (with sth) He stuck up a notice on the board with pins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay at the same level or position for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "stick/be stuck at sth The bank's main money market rate has been stuck at 4.50% for eight weeks.",
          "The needle on the oil gauge keeps sticking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stickler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who thinks that a particular type of behaviour is very important, and always follows it or tries to make other people follow it:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a stickler for detail/accuracy/efficiency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes in closely following rules or in maintaining a high standard of behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a stickler when it came to office manners."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sticks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area in the countryside that is far from a town or city:",
        "examples": [
          "in the sticks I'm sick of living in the sticks.",
          "out in the sticks They live out in the sticks somewhere.",
          "We're stuck out in the sticks, so we don't get to many gigs.",
          "I can't buy exotic food like that here in the sticks.",
          "You chose to live in the sticks, so don't complain that you don't get enough visitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The sticks is a humorous way of referring to a place in the country:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents live out in the sticks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sticky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made of or covered with a substance that stays attached to any surface it touches:",
        "examples": [
          "a sticky mess",
          "sticky fingers",
          "The floor's still sticky where I spilled the juice.",
          "sticky with The children's faces were sticky with chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the weather is sticky, it is very hot and the air feels wet.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "There were a few sticky moments during the meeting, but everything turned out all right in the end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unwilling to agree:",
        "examples": [
          "sticky about Their bank manager was sticky about lending them the money they wanted to borrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a website or shop where people like to spend a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Big media groups are drawn to social networking sites because of their \"sticky\" nature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "remembered by students over time :",
        "examples": [
          "Educators use various methods to make learning more sticky or effective.",
          "Ancient Greek mythology is a really sticky subject that can capture the imagination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper with a sticky substance on the back so that the paper can be attached to a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "My desk is always covered in yellow stickies.",
          "We gave everyone some coloured stickies so they could mark any items they wanted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to deal with or solve:",
        "examples": [
          "a sticky situation",
          "a sticky issue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to stick, or covered with a substance that sticks:",
        "examples": [
          "You had better wash your sticky fingers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the weather is sticky, it is hot and the air feels wet.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of or covered with a substance that stays fixed to any surface it touches:",
        "examples": [
          "We printed sticky labels to put on the envelopes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a website that people like to stay on for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Big media groups are drawn to social networking sites because of their \"sticky\" nature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the slow speed with which a particular cause can have a particular effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Home prices are a bit sticky right now because demand is down.",
          "Change is sticky: enterprises often hang on to existing ways of doing things far too long."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stiff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "firm or hard:",
        "examples": [
          "stiff cardboard",
          "a stiff collar",
          "His clothes were stiff with dried mud.",
          "This hair spray has made my hair stiff.",
          "Mix the powder and water into a stiff paste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not easily bent or moved:",
        "examples": [
          "The handle on this door is rather stiff.",
          "(as) stiff as a board The man's body was (as) stiff as a board when it was found in the snow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are stiff or part of your body is stiff, your muscles hurt when they are moved:",
        "examples": [
          "Sitting still at a computer terminal all day can give you a stiff neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a way that is formal and not relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "stiff manner The general is a tall man with steel spectacles and a stiff, pompous manner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "severe and difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The athlete was given a stiff punishment for using drugs.",
          "They are campaigning for stiffer penalties for people who drink and drive.",
          "stiff opposition/resistance There has been stiff opposition/resistance to the proposed tax increases.",
          "It's a stiff climb to the top of the hill.",
          "Some colleges have stiffer entry requirements than others.",
          "stiff competition Both companies are worried about losing business in the face of stiff competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong wind:",
        "examples": [
          "We live near the ocean, where stiff breezes cleanse the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an alcoholic drink that is very strong:",
        "examples": [
          "A stiff whisky - that's what I need."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stiff price is very expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to pay a stiff membership fee to join the health club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very much, or to a great degree:",
        "examples": [
          "frozen stiff I got frozen stiff (= very cold) waiting at the bus stop.",
          "scared stiff I was scared stiff when I heard someone moving around upstairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so that the ball comes close to the hole:",
        "examples": [
          "hit it stiff She won the 17th after hitting it stiff for a birdie.",
          "He hit his third shot stiff.",
          "Woods played a great bunker shot, coming out stiff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of the type described:",
        "examples": [
          "a working stiff",
          "you lucky stiff"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dead body:",
        "examples": [
          "They found a stiff in the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not pay someone money that you owe them:",
        "examples": [
          "She stiffed the cab driver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "firm or hard and not bending or moving easily:",
        "examples": [
          "He had stiff leather shoes on.",
          "If the dough is stiff, add more sour cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your body is stiff, you cannot move easily and your muscles hurt when moved:",
        "examples": [
          "He was unable to turn his head because of a stiff neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not relaxed or friendly; formal:",
        "examples": [
          "The performance was stiff and rather predictable.",
          "You can’t be stiff with a guy who takes you into his confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "severe; difficult to deal with or do:",
        "examples": [
          "The penalties for corruption are stiff.",
          "Most of the team’s losses have come against stiff competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "A stiff wind beat against the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very much; to a great degree:",
        "examples": [
          "I was scared stiff during the air raids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of the type described:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m just a working stiff.",
          "You lucky stiff!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang A stiff is also a dead person’s body.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cheat someone out of money:",
        "examples": [
          "She stiffed the taxi driver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "firm, hard, or not easily bent:",
        "examples": [
          "We use stiff cardboard in all our packaging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very strong or difficult to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "stiff opposition/resistance/competition There has been stiff opposition to the proposed tax increases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very high:",
        "examples": [
          "a stiff price/penalty/tariff Companies sometimes pay a stiff price for switching CEOs.",
          "The minimum investment is a stiff $25,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to pay someone money that you owe them, or to take more money from them than they owe:",
        "examples": [
          "stiff sb out of sth Many temporary workers have experienced getting stiffed out of their pay.",
          "Who doesn't feel stiffed when they've overpaid?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stiffening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become firm or more difficult to bend:",
        "examples": [
          "Beat the cream until it begins to stiffen (= become firm).",
          "His body stiffened in fear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become less relaxed and more formal:",
        "examples": [
          "She stiffened when her former husband walked into the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or make something stronger or more difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "These events have stiffened our resolve to succeed.",
          "Penalties for selling illegal drugs have been stiffened.",
          "Stiffening competition in the market has led to a reduction in the company's profits this year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stiffs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "firm or hard:",
        "examples": [
          "stiff cardboard",
          "a stiff collar",
          "His clothes were stiff with dried mud.",
          "This hair spray has made my hair stiff.",
          "Mix the powder and water into a stiff paste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not easily bent or moved:",
        "examples": [
          "The handle on this door is rather stiff.",
          "(as) stiff as a board The man's body was (as) stiff as a board when it was found in the snow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are stiff or part of your body is stiff, your muscles hurt when they are moved:",
        "examples": [
          "Sitting still at a computer terminal all day can give you a stiff neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a way that is formal and not relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "stiff manner The general is a tall man with steel spectacles and a stiff, pompous manner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "severe and difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "The athlete was given a stiff punishment for using drugs.",
          "They are campaigning for stiffer penalties for people who drink and drive.",
          "stiff opposition/resistance There has been stiff opposition/resistance to the proposed tax increases.",
          "It's a stiff climb to the top of the hill.",
          "Some colleges have stiffer entry requirements than others.",
          "stiff competition Both companies are worried about losing business in the face of stiff competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong wind:",
        "examples": [
          "We live near the ocean, where stiff breezes cleanse the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an alcoholic drink that is very strong:",
        "examples": [
          "A stiff whisky - that's what I need."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stiff price is very expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to pay a stiff membership fee to join the health club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very much, or to a great degree:",
        "examples": [
          "frozen stiff I got frozen stiff (= very cold) waiting at the bus stop.",
          "scared stiff I was scared stiff when I heard someone moving around upstairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so that the ball comes close to the hole:",
        "examples": [
          "hit it stiff She won the 17th after hitting it stiff for a birdie.",
          "He hit his third shot stiff.",
          "Woods played a great bunker shot, coming out stiff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of the type described:",
        "examples": [
          "a working stiff",
          "you lucky stiff"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dead body:",
        "examples": [
          "They found a stiff in the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not pay someone money that you owe them:",
        "examples": [
          "She stiffed the cab driver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "firm or hard and not bending or moving easily:",
        "examples": [
          "He had stiff leather shoes on.",
          "If the dough is stiff, add more sour cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your body is stiff, you cannot move easily and your muscles hurt when moved:",
        "examples": [
          "He was unable to turn his head because of a stiff neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not relaxed or friendly; formal:",
        "examples": [
          "The performance was stiff and rather predictable.",
          "You can’t be stiff with a guy who takes you into his confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "severe; difficult to deal with or do:",
        "examples": [
          "The penalties for corruption are stiff.",
          "Most of the team’s losses have come against stiff competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "A stiff wind beat against the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very much; to a great degree:",
        "examples": [
          "I was scared stiff during the air raids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person of the type described:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m just a working stiff.",
          "You lucky stiff!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang A stiff is also a dead person’s body.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cheat someone out of money:",
        "examples": [
          "She stiffed the taxi driver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "firm, hard, or not easily bent:",
        "examples": [
          "We use stiff cardboard in all our packaging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very strong or difficult to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "stiff opposition/resistance/competition There has been stiff opposition to the proposed tax increases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very high:",
        "examples": [
          "a stiff price/penalty/tariff Companies sometimes pay a stiff price for switching CEOs.",
          "The minimum investment is a stiff $25,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to pay someone money that you owe them, or to take more money from them than they owe:",
        "examples": [
          "stiff sb out of sth Many temporary workers have experienced getting stiffed out of their pay.",
          "Who doesn't feel stiffed when they've overpaid?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stifle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) be unable to breathe because you have no air:",
        "examples": [
          "He is said to have stifled his victim with a pillow.",
          "We almost stifled in the heat of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from happening, being expressed, or continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "She stifled a cough/yawn/scream/sneeze.",
          "I don't know how I managed to stifle my anger.",
          "We should be encouraging new ideas, not stifling them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from happening, being expressed, or continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "It is the responsibility of schools to encourage learning, not to stifle it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stifled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) be unable to breathe because you have no air:",
        "examples": [
          "He is said to have stifled his victim with a pillow.",
          "We almost stifled in the heat of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from happening, being expressed, or continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "She stifled a cough/yawn/scream/sneeze.",
          "I don't know how I managed to stifle my anger.",
          "We should be encouraging new ideas, not stifling them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stifles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) be unable to breathe because you have no air:",
        "examples": [
          "He is said to have stifled his victim with a pillow.",
          "We almost stifled in the heat of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from happening, being expressed, or continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "She stifled a cough/yawn/scream/sneeze.",
          "I don't know how I managed to stifle my anger.",
          "We should be encouraging new ideas, not stifling them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from happening, being expressed, or continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "It is the responsibility of schools to encourage learning, not to stifle it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stifling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely hot and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't bear this stifling humidity.",
          "Several hundred people were crammed into the stifling room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "preventing something from happening:",
        "examples": [
          "stifling bureaucracy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely hot, with a lack of fresh air:",
        "examples": [
          "Summers in Virginia have always had stifling humidity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stigma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong feeling of disapproval that most people in a society have about something, especially when this is unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no longer any stigma to being divorced.",
          "Being an unmarried mother no longer carries the social stigma that it used to."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top of the central female part of a flower, where pollen is received",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong lack of respect for a person or a group of people or a bad opinion of them because they have done something society does not approve of:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually sing ] There’s a stigma associated with low-income food programs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the pistil (= female part) of a flower that receives the pollen (= powder produced by the male part)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stilettos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shoe with a narrow, high heel, usually worn by women:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing a short skirt and stilettos.",
          "stiletto heels"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small knife with a long thin blade",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stillborn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "born dead:",
        "examples": [
          "a stillborn baby",
          "The child was stillborn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an idea or event is stillborn, it is unsuccessful or does not happen.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "dead at the time of birth:",
        "examples": [
          "Her first child was stillborn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stillness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "total lack of movement or changing of position:",
        "examples": [
          "They gazed into the stillness of the water.",
          "Something about her stillness, her absolute focus, calmed me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stills": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continuing to happen or continuing to be done:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm still hungry.",
          "I still haven't finished writing my essay.",
          "There is still no news about the hostages.",
          "Do you still work for the government?",
          "Hope is fading that the missing child is still alive.",
          "There's still time for us to get to the cinema before the film starts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "despite that:",
        "examples": [
          "You may not approve of what he did, but he's still your brother.",
          "I know you don't like her, but you still don't have to be so rude to her.",
          "Even though she doesn't really have the time, she still offered to help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to an even greater degree or in an even greater amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of people killed in the explosion is likely to rise still higher.",
          "The company is hoping to extend its market still further.",
          "Still more snow fell overnight.",
          "I'll meet you at the theatre. No, better still, let's meet for a drink first.",
          "I'm worried that his car has broken down, or worse still, that he's had an accident.",
          "Why do you have to tell me still (= even) more lies?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "staying in the same position; not moving:",
        "examples": [
          "Children find it difficult to sit/stand/stay still for very long.",
          "I can't brush your hair if you don't keep/hold still.",
          "She sat perfectly still while I took her photograph.",
          "The air was so still (= there was so little wind) that not even the leaves were moving.",
          "She dived into the still (= calm and not flowing) water of the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A still drink is one that is not fizzy (= with bubbles):",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like still or sparkling water?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something stop moving or become more calm:",
        "examples": [
          "He tried to still the swaying of the hammock.",
          "literary She cuddled her baby to still its cries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a photograph of a piece of action in a film",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when it is quiet and calm:",
        "examples": [
          "In the still of the night, nothing moved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment used for making alcohol",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuing until now or until a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "The universe is still expanding.",
          "Two years later she still had scars on her knees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "despite that:",
        "examples": [
          "He was diagnosed with cancer but still returned to work.",
          "I’m a mother of two and I still hold down a job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to an even greater degree or in an even greater amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Lulu’s apartment is crammed with papers and boxes that hold still more papers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not moving; staying in the same position:",
        "examples": [
          "Just hold still – you’ve got a little cut on your head.",
          "Time seems almost to stand still here, doesn’t it?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment used for making alcohol",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "quiet; silence:",
        "examples": [
          "In the still of the night, nothing moved."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stilts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "long pieces of wood with supports for the feet on which someone can stand and walk, or long pieces of wood that support small buildings above the ground or above water",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stimulants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that makes or causes something else to grow or develop:",
        "examples": [
          "Tourism has acted as a stimulant to the country's economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance, such as a drug, that makes the mind or body more active:",
        "examples": [
          "Caffeine, which is found in coffee and tea, is a mild stimulant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug or chemical substance that encourages growth or increases activity",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stimulate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active:",
        "examples": [
          "The government plans to cut taxes in order to stimulate the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone excited and interested about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The show was intended to stimulate and amuse.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] Good teachers should ask questions that stimulate students to think.",
          "Erotic images are often more sexually stimulating to men than to women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause part of the body to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "The drugs stimulate the damaged tissue into repairing itself.",
          "Standing on your head is supposed to stimulate hair growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active:",
        "examples": [
          "Tax cuts will stimulate the economy.",
          "Read books to stimulate your child’s imagination.",
          "Some vegetables stimulate cells to manufacture a cancer-fighting enzyme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active:",
        "examples": [
          "The government plans to cut taxes in order to stimulate the economy.",
          "stimulate growth/investment/trade Liberalization should stimulate growth.",
          "stimulate demand/sales/interest We hope the discounts will help stimulate sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone excited and interested about something:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to find a job that will stimulate me more."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stimulated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active:",
        "examples": [
          "The government plans to cut taxes in order to stimulate the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone excited and interested about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The show was intended to stimulate and amuse.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] Good teachers should ask questions that stimulate students to think.",
          "Erotic images are often more sexually stimulating to men than to women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause part of the body to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "The drugs stimulate the damaged tissue into repairing itself.",
          "Standing on your head is supposed to stimulate hair growth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stimulates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active:",
        "examples": [
          "The government plans to cut taxes in order to stimulate the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone excited and interested about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The show was intended to stimulate and amuse.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] Good teachers should ask questions that stimulate students to think.",
          "Erotic images are often more sexually stimulating to men than to women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause part of the body to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "The drugs stimulate the damaged tissue into repairing itself.",
          "Standing on your head is supposed to stimulate hair growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active:",
        "examples": [
          "Tax cuts will stimulate the economy.",
          "Read books to stimulate your child’s imagination.",
          "Some vegetables stimulate cells to manufacture a cancer-fighting enzyme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active:",
        "examples": [
          "The government plans to cut taxes in order to stimulate the economy.",
          "stimulate growth/investment/trade Liberalization should stimulate growth.",
          "stimulate demand/sales/interest We hope the discounts will help stimulate sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone excited and interested about something:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to find a job that will stimulate me more."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stimulating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is stimulating, it encourages new ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "a stimulating discussion",
          "The classes look attractive and stimulating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stimulating person makes you feel enthusiastic and full of ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "a really stimulating teacher"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an activity is stimulating, it causes your body to be active:",
        "examples": [
          "Aerobics is one of the most stimulating forms of exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing enthusiasm and interest:",
        "examples": [
          "The conversation was stimulating, witty, and learned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "encouraging interest or new ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a stimulating discussion about the new sales campaign.",
          "Working with such interesting people has been very stimulating."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stimulation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an action or thing that causes someone or something to become more active or enthusiastic, or to develop or operate:",
        "examples": [
          "While she was at home looking after her children, she felt deprived of intellectual stimulation.",
          "Electric stimulation can help to heal fractured bones."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stimuli": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stimulus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that causes growth or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Foreign investment has been a stimulus to the industry.",
          "The book will provide a stimulus to research in this very important area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes part of the body to react:",
        "examples": [
          "The tip of the tongue is sensitive to salt and sweet stimuli and the back of the tongue is sensitive to bitter stimuli."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes growth, activity, or reaction:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Scientists are studying the cell’s response to stimuli.",
          "[ U ] The aid package would provide very little fiscal stimulus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that encourages growth or causes activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a stimulus to sth We would support a further cut in interest rates as a stimulus to economic growth.",
          "a stimulus for sth Tax cuts are the classic stimulus for a sluggish economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If an insect, plant, or animal stings, it produces a small but painful injury, usually with a poison, by brushing against the skin or making a very small hole in the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "Do all types of bee sting?",
          "I got stung by a wasp yesterday.",
          "I didn't see the nettles until I was stung by them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause sharp but usually temporary pain:",
        "examples": [
          "The soap/smoke/sweat stung my eyes.",
          "This type of disinfectant doesn't sting, even if you put it on a fresh cut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's unkind remarks sting, they make you feel upset and annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "She knew he was right, but his words still stung.",
          "He was stung by her criticisms.",
          "She managed to give a stinging reply (= an angry answer intended to upset), before slamming down the phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge someone a surprisingly large amount of money for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank stung me for £50 in charges when I got overdrawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden burning pain in your eyes, on your skin, etc., or the ability to cause such pain:",
        "examples": [
          "She had several bee stings.",
          "the sting of salt in a wound",
          "Some types of jellyfish have a powerful sting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being upset by something:",
        "examples": [
          "the sting of defeat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pointed part of an insect, plant, or animal that goes through a person's or animal's skin and leaves behind poison",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a carefully planned and complicated plan which deceives people so that criminals can steal something :",
        "examples": [
          "A bank employee was involved in the sting in which $5 million was stolen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a police action to catch criminals in which the police pretend to be criminals:",
        "examples": [
          "a sting operation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very short animation (= film using moving drawings) used as a form of advertising for a brand (= product name), TV channel, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of insects, plants, and animals) to produce a small but painful injury by making a very small hole in the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Why do bees sting?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something stings, it causes you to feel pain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Cold air stung Jack’s lungs.",
          "[ I ] The soap made his eyes sting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone’s remarks sting you, they make you feel upset and annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Managers were stung by criticism from environmentalists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an operation in which police officers or others pretend to be criminals so they can catch people committing crimes:",
        "examples": [
          "Officers set up a sting in which they sold him the jewels, and when he drove off with them they arrested him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small but painful injury caused when an insect or animal makes a small hole in the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "Bee stings covered his hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge someone a large amount of money for something, especially when this is unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "sting sb for sth The bank stung me for €50 in charges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to lose money:",
        "examples": [
          "We have been stung by rising interest rates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stinger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pointed part of an insect, plant, or animal that goes through a person's or animal's skin and leaves behind poison",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pointed part of an insect, plant, or animal that stings",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stingers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pointed part of an insect, plant, or animal that goes through a person's or animal's skin and leaves behind poison",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pointed part of an insect, plant, or animal that stings",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stinging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If an insect, plant, or animal stings, it produces a small but painful injury, usually with a poison, by brushing against the skin or making a very small hole in the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "Do all types of bee sting?",
          "I got stung by a wasp yesterday.",
          "I didn't see the nettles until I was stung by them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause sharp but usually temporary pain:",
        "examples": [
          "The soap/smoke/sweat stung my eyes.",
          "This type of disinfectant doesn't sting, even if you put it on a fresh cut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's unkind remarks sting, they make you feel upset and annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "She knew he was right, but his words still stung.",
          "He was stung by her criticisms.",
          "She managed to give a stinging reply (= an angry answer intended to upset), before slamming down the phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge someone a surprisingly large amount of money for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank stung me for £50 in charges when I got overdrawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden burning pain in your eyes, on your skin, etc., or the ability to cause such pain:",
        "examples": [
          "She had several bee stings.",
          "the sting of salt in a wound",
          "Some types of jellyfish have a powerful sting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being upset by something:",
        "examples": [
          "the sting of defeat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pointed part of an insect, plant, or animal that goes through a person's or animal's skin and leaves behind poison",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a carefully planned and complicated plan which deceives people so that criminals can steal something :",
        "examples": [
          "A bank employee was involved in the sting in which $5 million was stolen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a police action to catch criminals in which the police pretend to be criminals:",
        "examples": [
          "a sting operation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very short animation (= film using moving drawings) used as a form of advertising for a brand (= product name), TV channel, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of insects, plants, and animals) to produce a small but painful injury by making a very small hole in the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Why do bees sting?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something stings, it causes you to feel pain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Cold air stung Jack’s lungs.",
          "[ I ] The soap made his eyes sting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone’s remarks sting you, they make you feel upset and annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Managers were stung by criticism from environmentalists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an operation in which police officers or others pretend to be criminals so they can catch people committing crimes:",
        "examples": [
          "Officers set up a sting in which they sold him the jewels, and when he drove off with them they arrested him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small but painful injury caused when an insect or animal makes a small hole in the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "Bee stings covered his hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge someone a large amount of money for something, especially when this is unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "sting sb for sth The bank stung me for €50 in charges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to lose money:",
        "examples": [
          "We have been stung by rising interest rates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stingray": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, flat, round fish with a long tail that has poisonous points on it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stingrays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, flat, round fish with a long tail that has poisonous points on it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If an insect, plant, or animal stings, it produces a small but painful injury, usually with a poison, by brushing against the skin or making a very small hole in the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "Do all types of bee sting?",
          "I got stung by a wasp yesterday.",
          "I didn't see the nettles until I was stung by them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause sharp but usually temporary pain:",
        "examples": [
          "The soap/smoke/sweat stung my eyes.",
          "This type of disinfectant doesn't sting, even if you put it on a fresh cut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's unkind remarks sting, they make you feel upset and annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "She knew he was right, but his words still stung.",
          "He was stung by her criticisms.",
          "She managed to give a stinging reply (= an angry answer intended to upset), before slamming down the phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge someone a surprisingly large amount of money for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank stung me for £50 in charges when I got overdrawn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden burning pain in your eyes, on your skin, etc., or the ability to cause such pain:",
        "examples": [
          "She had several bee stings.",
          "the sting of salt in a wound",
          "Some types of jellyfish have a powerful sting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being upset by something:",
        "examples": [
          "the sting of defeat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pointed part of an insect, plant, or animal that goes through a person's or animal's skin and leaves behind poison",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a carefully planned and complicated plan which deceives people so that criminals can steal something :",
        "examples": [
          "A bank employee was involved in the sting in which $5 million was stolen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a police action to catch criminals in which the police pretend to be criminals:",
        "examples": [
          "a sting operation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very short animation (= film using moving drawings) used as a form of advertising for a brand (= product name), TV channel, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of insects, plants, and animals) to produce a small but painful injury by making a very small hole in the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Why do bees sting?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something stings, it causes you to feel pain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Cold air stung Jack’s lungs.",
          "[ I ] The soap made his eyes sting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone’s remarks sting you, they make you feel upset and annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Managers were stung by criticism from environmentalists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an operation in which police officers or others pretend to be criminals so they can catch people committing crimes:",
        "examples": [
          "Officers set up a sting in which they sold him the jewels, and when he drove off with them they arrested him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small but painful injury caused when an insect or animal makes a small hole in the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "Bee stings covered his hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge someone a large amount of money for something, especially when this is unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "sting sb for sth The bank stung me for €50 in charges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to lose money:",
        "examples": [
          "We have been stung by rising interest rates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stingy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unwilling to spend money:",
        "examples": [
          "He's really stingy and never buys anyone a drink when we go out.",
          "The landlords are so stingy - they refused to pay for new carpets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small in amount and less than is needed or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "The problems are linked to stingy government spending over the past decade.",
          "The private operators, to earn a profit, have fewer employees with lower pay and stingier benefits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not generous, or unwilling to spend money:",
        "examples": [
          "Some bankers are stingy in lending to small businesses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stink": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to smell very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Your feet stink!",
          "The morning after the party, the whole house stank of beer and cigarettes.",
          "He hadn't showered for over a week and stank to high heaven (= a lot).",
          "The woman next to me sprayed on some perfume and stank out the whole place (= filled it with an unpleasant smell)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be extremely bad or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I think her whole attitude stinks.",
          "His acting stinks but he looks good, so he's offered lots of movie roles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong unpleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "The stink of rotting seaweed was strong along the seashore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smell very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Your feet stink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be extremely bad or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The music scene here stinks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a negative reaction from a group of people or from the public:",
        "examples": [
          "City employees are raising a stink over the plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very unpleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "I can’t stand the stink of rotten meat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stinker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who behaves very badly:",
        "examples": [
          "You little stinker - stop that!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is of very poor quality:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a stinker of a car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant person, thing, or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Don was punished for calling his mother a stinker."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stinking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a very unpleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "a pile of stinking rotten food"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very unpleasant or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate this stinking job!",
          "UK She had a stinking cold and felt very sorry for herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely bad or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I hate this stinking job!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a very unpleasant smell :",
        "examples": [
          "Houses were built along stinking drainage ditches."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stinks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to smell very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Your feet stink!",
          "The morning after the party, the whole house stank of beer and cigarettes.",
          "He hadn't showered for over a week and stank to high heaven (= a lot).",
          "The woman next to me sprayed on some perfume and stank out the whole place (= filled it with an unpleasant smell)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be extremely bad or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I think her whole attitude stinks.",
          "His acting stinks but he looks good, so he's offered lots of movie roles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong unpleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "The stink of rotting seaweed was strong along the seashore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to smell very unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Your feet stink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be extremely bad or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The music scene here stinks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a negative reaction from a group of people or from the public:",
        "examples": [
          "City employees are raising a stink over the plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very unpleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "I can’t stand the stink of rotten meat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stinky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or producing an unpleasant smell:",
        "examples": [
          "stinky cheese",
          "The job is dirty, a little stinky, and far from glamorous."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fixed or limited period of time spent doing a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "He has just finished a stint of compulsory military service.",
          "Perhaps her most productive period was her five-year stint as a foreign correspondent in New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide, take, or use only a small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The bride's parents did not stint on the champagne - there was plenty for everyone.",
          "Don't stint yourself - take another slice of cake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "He took up boxing during his stint in the army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give, take, or use only a small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn’t stint when it comes to buying new clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a 30-day/15-month/10-year, etc. stint Mr Rose's career has included a 17-year stint working for M&S.",
          "She did a stint in an electronics factory.",
          "a stint as sth Bob resigned last summer after a two year stint as finance director."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stipend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular amount of money that is paid regularly to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "an annual stipend"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the income paid to a priest in the UK",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed, regular income that is usually not based on an amount of work done:",
        "examples": [
          "As a student advisor, she gets a monthly stipend from the college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is paid regularly to someone, especially for work or training that is usually unpaid:",
        "examples": [
          "An $80-a-month stipend covers each volunteer's personal expenses.",
          "In addition to their regular salaries, the coaches receive a stipend of up to $6,000 a year.",
          "an annual/monthly stipend"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stipulated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say exactly how something must be or must be done:",
        "examples": [
          "She agreed to buy the car, but stipulated racing tyres and a turbo-powered engine.",
          "[ + that ] The law stipulates that new cars must have seat belts for the driver and every passenger.",
          "[ + question word ] We have signed a contract which stipulates when the project must be completed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stir": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to mix a liquid or other substance by moving an object such as a spoon in a circular pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "Stir the sauce gently until it begins to boil.",
          "Stir the egg yolks into the mixture.",
          "She paused to stir some milk into her coffee.",
          "Slowly add the flour, stirring until completely blended."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or to cause something to move slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "A light breeze stirred the leaves lying on the path.",
          "He stirred in his sleep as I kissed him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wake up or begin to move or take action:",
        "examples": [
          "The alarm clock went off, but she didn't stir.",
          "UK Come on, stir yourselves, or you'll be late!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something stirs you, it makes you feel a strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "I was deeply stirred by her performance.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] The speech stirred the crowd to take action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an emotion stirs within you, you begin to feel it:",
        "examples": [
          "Hope stirred within her heart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause trouble intentionally between other people, especially by telling false or secret information:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a lot of gossip about me going around. Have you been stirring?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of stirring a liquid or other substance in order to mix it:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you give the soup a quick stir?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of interest or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "The scandal caused/created quite a stir at the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a group of people march or stand together to show that they disagree with or support something or someone; a demonstration",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix liquids or other substances, or to move an object such as a spoon in a circular movement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Chad stirred the thick paint in the buckets.",
          "[ I ] Add tomatoes, stir, and bring to boil.",
          "[ M ] Let the rice sit, and then stir it up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slightly, or to cause something to move:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A breeze stirred the palm trees.",
          "[ I ] The old man stirred in his chair.",
          "[ M ] Her boat went ahead of mine, so she’d stir up the fish and I’d catch them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause feelings or emotions to be felt:",
        "examples": [
          "That music stirred some old emotions.",
          "[ M ] He just likes to stir up unrest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of mixing liquids or other substances with an object such as a spoon:",
        "examples": [
          "Give the onions a stir."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of interest or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "He caused a stir at the music awards by emptying a glass of water over the presenter’s head."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stirred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stirring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A stirring speech or song is one that produces strong, positive emotions.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of something, such as an emotion or thought:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt a faint stirring of envy when she heard that one of her colleagues had been promoted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stirs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to mix a liquid or other substance by moving an object such as a spoon in a circular pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "Stir the sauce gently until it begins to boil.",
          "Stir the egg yolks into the mixture.",
          "She paused to stir some milk into her coffee.",
          "Slowly add the flour, stirring until completely blended."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or to cause something to move slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "A light breeze stirred the leaves lying on the path.",
          "He stirred in his sleep as I kissed him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wake up or begin to move or take action:",
        "examples": [
          "The alarm clock went off, but she didn't stir.",
          "UK Come on, stir yourselves, or you'll be late!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something stirs you, it makes you feel a strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "I was deeply stirred by her performance.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] The speech stirred the crowd to take action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an emotion stirs within you, you begin to feel it:",
        "examples": [
          "Hope stirred within her heart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause trouble intentionally between other people, especially by telling false or secret information:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a lot of gossip about me going around. Have you been stirring?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of stirring a liquid or other substance in order to mix it:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you give the soup a quick stir?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of interest or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "The scandal caused/created quite a stir at the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a group of people march or stand together to show that they disagree with or support something or someone; a demonstration",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mix liquids or other substances, or to move an object such as a spoon in a circular movement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Chad stirred the thick paint in the buckets.",
          "[ I ] Add tomatoes, stir, and bring to boil.",
          "[ M ] Let the rice sit, and then stir it up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slightly, or to cause something to move:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A breeze stirred the palm trees.",
          "[ I ] The old man stirred in his chair.",
          "[ M ] Her boat went ahead of mine, so she’d stir up the fish and I’d catch them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause feelings or emotions to be felt:",
        "examples": [
          "That music stirred some old emotions.",
          "[ M ] He just likes to stir up unrest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of mixing liquids or other substances with an object such as a spoon:",
        "examples": [
          "Give the onions a stir."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of interest or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "He caused a stir at the music awards by emptying a glass of water over the presenter’s head."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stitch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of thread sewn in cloth, or the single movement of a needle and thread into and out of the cloth that produces this:",
        "examples": [
          "Secure the two pieces together with a couple of stitches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the small circles of wool that you make when you are knitting:",
        "examples": [
          "cast on a stitch Cast on (= make the first row on the needle) 50 stitches using pink wool.",
          "cast off a stitch Cast off the first four stitches (= take them off the needle and finish the edge).",
          "drop a stitch If you drop a stitch (= lose a loop of wool from the needle), there's usually someone around who can help you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of stitch made in sewing or knitting, or the pattern that this produces:",
        "examples": [
          "a pearl/satin stitch",
          "The bedspread was embroidered with cross-stitch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a length of special thread used to join the edges of a deep cut in the flesh:",
        "examples": [
          "Her head wounds needed 50 stitches.",
          "stitch in He got hit with a broken bottle and needed five stitches in his cheek."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without any clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't have a stitch to wear (= I do not have anything suitable to wear) for this party tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sharp pain in the side of your stomach or chest, often caused by not breathing enough when running or laughing:",
        "examples": [
          "get a stitch I got a stitch after running for the bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sew two things together, or to repair something by sewing:",
        "examples": [
          "be stitched onto This button needs to be stitched back onto my shirt.",
          "stitch something together Stitch the pieces together along the fold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a piece of clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "I must discard these old shirts and stitch some before next summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of thread sewn in cloth, or the single movement of a needle and thread into and out of the cloth that produces this:",
        "examples": [
          "She sewed neat, firm stitches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stitch is also a length of special thread used to join the edges of a deep cut in the flesh:",
        "examples": [
          "A cut on his left ankle required six stitches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sharp pain in the side of your stomach or chest:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a stitch while I was running."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sew two things together, or to repair something by sewing:",
        "examples": [
          "His name is stitched onto the back of his boxing trunks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who has been stitched up has had a deep cut closed with stitches:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] The operation started at 8 a.m., and Bobby was stitched up by midafternoon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stitched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sew two things together, or to repair something by sewing:",
        "examples": [
          "be stitched onto This button needs to be stitched back onto my shirt.",
          "stitch something together Stitch the pieces together along the fold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a piece of clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "I must discard these old shirts and stitch some before next summer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stitches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of thread sewn in cloth, or the single movement of a needle and thread into and out of the cloth that produces this:",
        "examples": [
          "Secure the two pieces together with a couple of stitches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the small circles of wool that you make when you are knitting:",
        "examples": [
          "cast on a stitch Cast on (= make the first row on the needle) 50 stitches using pink wool.",
          "cast off a stitch Cast off the first four stitches (= take them off the needle and finish the edge).",
          "drop a stitch If you drop a stitch (= lose a loop of wool from the needle), there's usually someone around who can help you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of stitch made in sewing or knitting, or the pattern that this produces:",
        "examples": [
          "a pearl/satin stitch",
          "The bedspread was embroidered with cross-stitch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a length of special thread used to join the edges of a deep cut in the flesh:",
        "examples": [
          "Her head wounds needed 50 stitches.",
          "stitch in He got hit with a broken bottle and needed five stitches in his cheek."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without any clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't have a stitch to wear (= I do not have anything suitable to wear) for this party tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sharp pain in the side of your stomach or chest, often caused by not breathing enough when running or laughing:",
        "examples": [
          "get a stitch I got a stitch after running for the bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sew two things together, or to repair something by sewing:",
        "examples": [
          "be stitched onto This button needs to be stitched back onto my shirt.",
          "stitch something together Stitch the pieces together along the fold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a piece of clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "I must discard these old shirts and stitch some before next summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of thread sewn in cloth, or the single movement of a needle and thread into and out of the cloth that produces this:",
        "examples": [
          "She sewed neat, firm stitches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stitch is also a length of special thread used to join the edges of a deep cut in the flesh:",
        "examples": [
          "A cut on his left ankle required six stitches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sharp pain in the side of your stomach or chest:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a stitch while I was running."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sew two things together, or to repair something by sewing:",
        "examples": [
          "His name is stitched onto the back of his boxing trunks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who has been stitched up has had a deep cut closed with stitches:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] The operation started at 8 a.m., and Bobby was stitched up by midafternoon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stitching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a line or lines of thread that has been sewn in something:",
        "examples": [
          "The stitching along my coat hem is coming undone.",
          "The fancy stitching on the jacket is unusual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of sewing individual threads in something:",
        "examples": [
          "She’d been trained to do embroidery and hand stitching.",
          "The cloth-making, cutting and stitching is done by others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of stitches or the kind of stitches sewn in cloth :",
        "examples": [
          "I sew it on so you can’t see the stitching."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a supply of something for use or sale:",
        "examples": [
          "It is now halfway through winter and food stocks are already low.",
          "stock of The local shop has a good stock of postcards and guidebooks.",
          "Much of the city's housing stock (= the number of houses in the city) is over 100 years old."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of goods or the amount of a particular type of goods available in a shop:",
        "examples": [
          "This shop sells its old stock at very low prices.",
          "stock in We'll be getting our new stock in on Friday.",
          "in/out of stock The new edition is in/out of stock (= available/not available) in major bookshops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that a company has through selling shares to people:",
        "examples": [
          "They own 20 percent of the company's stock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of the ownership of a company that can be bought by members of the public:",
        "examples": [
          "stock price Stock prices fell yesterday in heavy trading.",
          "stocks and shares She buys and sells stocks and shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that people invest in the government, producing a fixed rate of interest:",
        "examples": [
          "government stock(s)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid used to add flavour to food, made by boiling meat or fish bones or vegetables in water:",
        "examples": [
          "vegetable/beef/chicken stock"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "animals, such as cows or sheep, kept on a farm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which a person or organization is popular and respected:",
        "examples": [
          "stock is high/low At present, the prime minister's stock is high/low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the family or group that a person or animal comes from:",
        "examples": [
          "of Irish, American, etc. stock He's an American of Irish stock.",
          "of peasant, noble, etc. stock She's of peasant/noble stock.",
          "Some of the animals will be kept as breeding stock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the support or handle of a tool, especially the part of a gun that rests against your shoulder",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a wooden frame that was fixed around someone's feet, hands, and sometimes head, so that they were forced to sit or stand for a long time in public as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "Punishments ranged from an hour in the stocks to a public whipping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a garden plant with small pleasant-smelling, brightly coloured flowers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a shop or factory stocks something, it keeps a supply of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Most supermarkets stock a wide range of wines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill something such as a cupboard or shelves with food or goods:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a part-time job stocking shelves in the local supermarket.",
          "stock something up I always stock up the fridge before my sister comes to stay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an idea, expression, or action) usual or typical, and used or done so many times that it is no longer original:",
        "examples": [
          "a stock phrase/response",
          "\"Don't worry - worse things happen at sea\" is her stock expression for whenever anything goes wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of photographs) supplied by a company or organization for people to use themselves, without having to do their own photography:",
        "examples": [
          "The article was accompanied by two stock photographs.",
          "Today, stock images can be found in searchable online databases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a product) available for people to buy in a shop and not needing to be ordered:",
        "examples": [
          "Our delivery times on stock items is 2-3 days.",
          "\"Personal tailoring\" usually means that alterations are made to stock sizes after your measurements are taken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal) used for moving other animals such as cows and sheep from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Billy was a great stock dog.",
          "Ranchers use stock horses to herd animals, or guide them from place to place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a supply of something for use or sale:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] New regulations should preserve stocks of haddock and other fish.",
          "[ U ] The company won’t let you return unsold stock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Stock is also the total amount of goods or the amount of a particular type of goods available in a store:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] New Video has 4000 titles in stock.",
          "[ U ] That CD is out of stock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the ownership of a company that people buy as an investment:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There is more risk with stocks than with bonds.",
          "[ U ] Stock prices fell this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid made by boiling vegetables or the bones from meat or fish in water which is used to add flavor to soups and other food:",
        "examples": [
          "vegetable/beef/chicken stock"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the family, country, or group from which a person comes:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s an American of Irish stock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a rifle (= long gun) that rests against the shoulder",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a supply of something for use or sale:",
        "examples": [
          "They stock all sorts of gifts for travelers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an idea, expression, or action) usual or typical:",
        "examples": [
          "a stock phrase/response"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form oflivestock (= animals, such as cows or sheep, kept on a farm)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total amount of goods that a store or business has for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "They've got warehouses full of stock.",
          "be in stock If an item is in stock, it can be supplied the next day.",
          "have/keep sth in stock We can't keep enough high-end products in stock.",
          "be out of stock If any part of your order is out of stock, we will notify you.",
          "Most supermarkets don't have much back-room space to keep a lot of stock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods that a company owns, such as parts, materials, or finished products:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies will have to run down stocks before production can really pick up again.",
          "We have reduced stock levels to reflect lower expectations of demand.",
          "Firms should start preparing in January by deciding how much stock they'll need."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a supply of goods or materials:",
        "examples": [
          "Oklahoma provide up to 50% of the corn stock needed.",
          "There is a shortage of housing stock.",
          "Coffee prices rose ahead of an expected drop in stocks of beans.",
          "World fish stocks are dangerously low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of the ownership of a company that people have as an investment in the form of shares:",
        "examples": [
          "In November, the company's stock hit $2 a share.",
          "stock rises/falls The stock fell 15.5p below the flotation price.",
          "invest in/buy/hold stock The plan would allow shareholders to buy stock at a 50% discount.",
          "James cashed in his stocks and shares.",
          "He received $1.9 million in stock.",
          "She purchased three 1,000-share blocks of the stock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of low-risk investment sold by the government that produces a fixed rate of interest:",
        "examples": [
          "Dealers reported a flow of funds out of equities into government stock.",
          "Her portfolio of shares and government stocks grew in value."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a supply of a particular type of goods for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "Stores can't stock every size and cut and color.",
          "He decides which movies will be stocked at the chain's 650 stores."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide a supply of something to a store or company:",
        "examples": [
          "There's so much demand that I can't keep the store stocked.",
          "be well stocked (with sth) Manufacturers are well stocked with cheap coffee bought in advance of the quotas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stockbroker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that buys and sells stocks and shares for other people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that buys and sells investments for other people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or financial organization that buys and sells shares, bonds, etc. for other people and organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "He phoned his stockbroker with instructions to sell portions of his portfolio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company of stockbrokers:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a series of jobs including one at a stockbroker's."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stocked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a shop or factory stocks something, it keeps a supply of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Most supermarkets stock a wide range of wines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill something such as a cupboard or shelves with food or goods:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a part-time job stocking shelves in the local supermarket.",
          "stock something up I always stock up the fridge before my sister comes to stay."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stockholders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who owns shares in a company and therefore gets part of the company's profits and the right to vote on how the company is controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "Stockholders will be voting on the proposed merger of the companies next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group that owns part of a company in the form of shares",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stockholm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Sweden, situated in the eastern part of the country, on the coast",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stocking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of a pair of tight-fitting coverings for the feet and legs made of thin material and often worn under skirts and dresses:",
        "examples": [
          "nylon/silk stockings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large sock that children leave out when they go to bed the night before Christmas so that it can be filled with presents:",
        "examples": [
          "On Christmas Eve we hang stockings on the end of our beds.",
          "What do you think you'll get in your stocking this Christmas?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a pair of tight-fitting, thin, cloth covers for the feet and legs worn esp. by women",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stockings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of a pair of tight-fitting coverings for the feet and legs made of thin material and often worn under skirts and dresses:",
        "examples": [
          "nylon/silk stockings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large sock that children leave out when they go to bed the night before Christmas so that it can be filled with presents:",
        "examples": [
          "On Christmas Eve we hang stockings on the end of our beds.",
          "What do you think you'll get in your stocking this Christmas?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of a pair of tight-fitting, thin, cloth covers for the feet and legs worn esp. by women",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stockpile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of food, goods, or weapons that are kept ready for future use:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a stockpile of weapons and ammunition that will last several months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store a large supply of something for future use:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebels have been stockpiling weapons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of goods kept ready for future use:",
        "examples": [
          "a stockpile of wheat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect a large amount of something to use later:",
        "examples": [
          "Fears that shoppers would stockpile cash have so far proved unfounded.",
          "The government has stockpiled food in warehouses as a buffer against economic crises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something that has been collected to use later:",
        "examples": [
          "Stockpiles of grain are unusually low.",
          "Companies are beginning to see the benefits of a cash stockpile.",
          "a crude oil/corn/wheat stockpile"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stocks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the past, a wooden frame that was fixed around someone's feet, hands, and sometimes head, so that they were forced to sit or stand for a long time in public as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "Punishments ranged from an hour in the stocks to a public whipping.",
          "He was placed in the stocks for stealing.",
          "They raised money for charity by putting their bosses in the stocks and throwing wet sponges at them.",
          "Several people threw stones at her while she was in the stocks.",
          "He deserves to be put in the stocks for what he's done."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stocky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A stocky person, especially a man, is fairly short and has a body that is wide across the shoulders and chest:",
        "examples": [
          "The man was described as short and stocky and very strong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a man) wide and strong-looking:",
        "examples": [
          "He was shorter and stockier than I expected."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stoic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "determined not to complain or show your feelings, especially when something bad happens to you:",
        "examples": [
          "We knew she must be in pain, despite her stoic attitude.",
          "He showed a stoic resignation towards his fate.",
          "Local people were stoical about the damage caused by the hurricane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who does not complain or show their emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "My father is a stoic by nature and found it hard to express his grief when my mother died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing or not feeling any emotion, esp. in a situation in which the expression of emotion is expected:",
        "examples": [
          "He is somewhat stoic as he speaks of his past."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stoke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to add fuel to a large fire and move the fuel around with a stick so that it burns well and produces a lot of heat:",
        "examples": [
          "Once the fire had been stoked up, the room began to get warm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage bad ideas or feelings in a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been accused of stoking up racial hatred in the region.",
          "Rumours of an emergency meeting of the finance committee stoked the atmosphere of crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add fuel to a large enclosed fire and move the fuel around so that it burns well and produces a lot of heat:",
        "examples": [
          "Returning to the camp, he stoked the fire.",
          "fig. The flag is a symbol used to stoke the flames of (= increase) national pride."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage negative ideas or feelings about a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Worries about the company's future revenue growth were stoked by a drop in personal computer sales."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stoked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "excited and very happy about something:",
        "examples": [
          "We're really stoked about our new album!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stokes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to add fuel to a large fire and move the fuel around with a stick so that it burns well and produces a lot of heat:",
        "examples": [
          "Once the fire had been stoked up, the room began to get warm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage bad ideas or feelings in a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been accused of stoking up racial hatred in the region.",
          "Rumours of an emergency meeting of the finance committee stoked the atmosphere of crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add fuel to a large enclosed fire and move the fuel around so that it burns well and produces a lot of heat:",
        "examples": [
          "Returning to the camp, he stoked the fire.",
          "fig. The flag is a symbol used to stoke the flames of (= increase) national pride."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage negative ideas or feelings about a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Worries about the company's future revenue growth were stoked by a drop in personal computer sales."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stole": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of steal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of cloth or fur worn around the shoulders, especially by women in the past on special occasions:",
        "examples": [
          "a mink stole"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow piece of cloth, especially silk, worn over the shoulders by some priests in the Christian Church during religious ceremonies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of steal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stolen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of steal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of steal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stomach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organ in the body where food is digested:",
        "examples": [
          "churn/turn your stomach The sight of blood always churns/turns my stomach (= makes me feel as if I am going to vomit).",
          "stomach growls/rumbles I was hungry and my stomach had started growling/rumbling (= making noises).",
          "pit of your stomach He felt a knot of nervousness in the pit (= bottom) of his stomach.",
          "settle your stomach I suggested that some weak tea might settle (= calm) her stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the soft front part of your body just below the chest:",
        "examples": [
          "When I have a big meal, my stomach sticks out.",
          "He was punched in the stomach.",
          "on your stomach The doctor asked him to lie down on his stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to accept an unpleasant idea or watch something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "He can't stomach the idea that Peter might be the next chairman.",
          "hard to stomach She found the violence in the film hard to stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organ in the body where food is digested",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your stomach is also the front part of your body near the waist.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Stomach can also mean desire or an interest in doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "I used to watch the TV news all the time, but I no longer have the stomach for it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept or be able to deal with something that causes you difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Vernon was simply too unreliable, and after awhile we couldn’t stomach his behavior."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stomachache": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pain in your stomach:",
        "examples": [
          "I ate too much and got a terrible stomachache."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pain in the stomach",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stomachs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an organ in the body where food is digested:",
        "examples": [
          "churn/turn your stomach The sight of blood always churns/turns my stomach (= makes me feel as if I am going to vomit).",
          "stomach growls/rumbles I was hungry and my stomach had started growling/rumbling (= making noises).",
          "pit of your stomach He felt a knot of nervousness in the pit (= bottom) of his stomach.",
          "settle your stomach I suggested that some weak tea might settle (= calm) her stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the soft front part of your body just below the chest:",
        "examples": [
          "When I have a big meal, my stomach sticks out.",
          "He was punched in the stomach.",
          "on your stomach The doctor asked him to lie down on his stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to accept an unpleasant idea or watch something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "He can't stomach the idea that Peter might be the next chairman.",
          "hard to stomach She found the violence in the film hard to stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organ in the body where food is digested",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your stomach is also the front part of your body near the waist.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Stomach can also mean desire or an interest in doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "I used to watch the TV news all the time, but I no longer have the stomach for it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept or be able to deal with something that causes you difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Vernon was simply too unreliable, and after awhile we couldn’t stomach his behavior."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stomp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to walk with intentionally heavy steps, especially as a way of showing that you are annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "She stomped up the stairs and slammed her bedroom door.",
          "He woke up in a bad mood and stomped off to the bathroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a foot down on the ground hard and quickly, making a loud noise, often to show anger:",
        "examples": [
          "The little boy was stomping his foot and refusing to take his medicine.",
          "She stood by the road, stomping her feet to stay warm.",
          "I wish those people upstairs would stop stomping around.",
          "Why did you stomp on that insect?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put your foot down so that it hits the ground with a lot of force, or to walk with heavy steps:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] She had waited hours already and was about to stomp away furiously."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stomped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with intentionally heavy steps, especially as a way of showing that you are annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "She stomped up the stairs and slammed her bedroom door.",
          "He woke up in a bad mood and stomped off to the bathroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a foot down on the ground hard and quickly, making a loud noise, often to show anger:",
        "examples": [
          "The little boy was stomping his foot and refusing to take his medicine.",
          "She stood by the road, stomping her feet to stay warm.",
          "I wish those people upstairs would stop stomping around.",
          "Why did you stomp on that insect?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stomping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with intentionally heavy steps, especially as a way of showing that you are annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "She stomped up the stairs and slammed her bedroom door.",
          "He woke up in a bad mood and stomped off to the bathroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a foot down on the ground hard and quickly, making a loud noise, often to show anger:",
        "examples": [
          "The little boy was stomping his foot and refusing to take his medicine.",
          "She stood by the road, stomping her feet to stay warm.",
          "I wish those people upstairs would stop stomping around.",
          "Why did you stomp on that insect?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stomps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to walk with intentionally heavy steps, especially as a way of showing that you are annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "She stomped up the stairs and slammed her bedroom door.",
          "He woke up in a bad mood and stomped off to the bathroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a foot down on the ground hard and quickly, making a loud noise, often to show anger:",
        "examples": [
          "The little boy was stomping his foot and refusing to take his medicine.",
          "She stood by the road, stomping her feet to stay warm.",
          "I wish those people upstairs would stop stomping around.",
          "Why did you stomp on that insect?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put your foot down so that it hits the ground with a lot of force, or to walk with heavy steps:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] She had waited hours already and was about to stomp away furiously."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hard, solid substance found in the ground that is often used for building, or a piece of this:",
        "examples": [
          "a stone wall/floor",
          "a flight of stone steps",
          "a primitive stone axe",
          "They cut enormous blocks of stone out of the hillside.",
          "throw a stone Some demonstrators were arrested for throwing stones at the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of hard material that can form in some organs in the body and cause severe pain:",
        "examples": [
          "kidney/gall stone How can I reduce the risk of developing kidney/gall stones?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of weight equal to 14 pounds or 6.35 kilograms, used especially when talking about a person's weight:",
        "examples": [
          "I weigh ten and a half stone.",
          "put on/lose a stone She has put on/lost a stone (= is a stone heavier/lighter)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of a hard, valuable substance, such as a diamond, that is found in the ground and used in jewellery:",
        "examples": [
          "precious/semiprecious stone They deal in gold, silver, and precious/semiprecious stones.",
          "The large central diamond is surrounded by eight smaller stones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, hard seed inside some types of fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "Peaches, plums, and olives all contain stones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw stones at something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Rioters set up barricades and stoned police cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone as a punishment by throwing stones at them:",
        "examples": [
          "The crowd dragged him away and stoned him to death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the stone from a fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you stone the cherries for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard, solid substance found in the ground that is often used as a building material, or a small piece of this substance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The museum was made of stone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stone is also a jewel:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He wore a ring with a black stone on his little finger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stone is also a piece of hard material that can form in an organ in the body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] kidney stones"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pit :",
        "examples": [
          "a cherry stone"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw rocks or other hard objects at someone or something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "By the time he was 80, he was stone deaf."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stoned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "experiencing the effects of a drug, such as cannabis:",
        "examples": [
          "They spent the evening getting stoned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with the stone (= seed) removed:",
        "examples": [
          "stoned olives"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stoner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who smokes or takes a lot of the drug cannabis",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stoners": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who smokes or takes a lot of the drug cannabis",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stones": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hard, solid substance found in the ground that is often used for building, or a piece of this:",
        "examples": [
          "a stone wall/floor",
          "a flight of stone steps",
          "a primitive stone axe",
          "They cut enormous blocks of stone out of the hillside.",
          "throw a stone Some demonstrators were arrested for throwing stones at the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of hard material that can form in some organs in the body and cause severe pain:",
        "examples": [
          "kidney/gall stone How can I reduce the risk of developing kidney/gall stones?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of weight equal to 14 pounds or 6.35 kilograms, used especially when talking about a person's weight:",
        "examples": [
          "I weigh ten and a half stone.",
          "put on/lose a stone She has put on/lost a stone (= is a stone heavier/lighter)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of a hard, valuable substance, such as a diamond, that is found in the ground and used in jewellery:",
        "examples": [
          "precious/semiprecious stone They deal in gold, silver, and precious/semiprecious stones.",
          "The large central diamond is surrounded by eight smaller stones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, hard seed inside some types of fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "Peaches, plums, and olives all contain stones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw stones at something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Rioters set up barricades and stoned police cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone as a punishment by throwing stones at them:",
        "examples": [
          "The crowd dragged him away and stoned him to death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the stone from a fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you stone the cherries for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hard, solid substance found in the ground that is often used as a building material, or a small piece of this substance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The museum was made of stone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stone is also a jewel:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He wore a ring with a black stone on his little finger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stone is also a piece of hard material that can form in an organ in the body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] kidney stones"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pit :",
        "examples": [
          "a cherry stone"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw rocks or other hard objects at someone or something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "By the time he was 80, he was stone deaf."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stoning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw stones at something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Rioters set up barricades and stoned police cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone as a punishment by throwing stones at them:",
        "examples": [
          "The crowd dragged him away and stoned him to death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the stone from a fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you stone the cherries for me?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stony": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Stony ground contains a lot of stones:",
        "examples": [
          "The island has several stony beaches which are usually deserted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stony expression or way of behaving is one that shows no sympathy or kindness:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave me a stony glare as I walked into the room.",
          "Most of her comments were met with a stony silence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing a lot of stones:",
        "examples": [
          "The ground was too stony to be used as a farm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Stony also means not showing any emotion, esp. sympathy, when you might expect it to be shown:",
        "examples": [
          "Though we begged him, he gave us a stony look and turned away."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of stand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of stand",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stooge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is forced or paid by someone in authority to do an unpleasant or secret job for them:",
        "examples": [
          "The newly appointed mayor is widely regarded as a government stooge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an actor in a funny show in the theatre or on television whose job is to allow the main actor to make him or her look silly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stooges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is forced or paid by someone in authority to do an unpleasant or secret job for them:",
        "examples": [
          "The newly appointed mayor is widely regarded as a government stooge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an actor in a funny show in the theatre or on television whose job is to allow the main actor to make him or her look silly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stool": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a seat without any support for the back or arms:",
        "examples": [
          "a bar/kitchen/piano stool",
          "a three-legged stool"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of solid waste from the body:",
        "examples": [
          "He told the doctor he had been passing bloody stools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a seat without any support for the back or arms:",
        "examples": [
          "a piano stool",
          "Sarah sat on a kitchen stool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of excrement",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stools": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a seat without any support for the back or arms:",
        "examples": [
          "a bar/kitchen/piano stool",
          "a three-legged stool"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of solid waste from the body:",
        "examples": [
          "He told the doctor he had been passing bloody stools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a seat without any support for the back or arms:",
        "examples": [
          "a piano stool",
          "Sarah sat on a kitchen stool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of excrement",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stoop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bend the top half of the body forward and down:",
        "examples": [
          "The doorway was so low that we had to stoop to go through it.",
          "Something fell out of her coat pocket and she stooped down and picked it up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone stoops, their head and shoulders are always bent forwards and down:",
        "examples": [
          "He's over six feet tall, but the way he stoops makes him look shorter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a raised flat area in front of the door of a house, with steps leading up to it:",
        "examples": [
          "She got home to find the kids sitting on the stoop waiting for her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of standing or walking with the head and shoulders bent slightly forwards and down:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a tall man with a slight stoop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bend the top half of the body forward and down:",
        "examples": [
          "The mother stooped to button up the coat of her little girl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure that is part of the front of a house consisting of a few steps leading up from ground level, often with a raised, flat area near the door",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bending of the top half of the body forward and down:",
        "examples": [
          "He walks with a stoop because of arthritis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stoplight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of a set of red, yellow, and green lights that control the movement of vehicles, usually at a point where two or more roads join:",
        "examples": [
          "Turn north at the stoplight onto Route 100.",
          "We were waiting at a stoplight when someone rear-ended us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a traffic light",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stoppage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a time when work is stopped because of a disagreement between workers and employers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount that is taken away from the money that you are paid before you officially receive it:",
        "examples": [
          "Stoppages include things like pension contributions and national insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time during a football match when the game is stopped because of an injury to a player:",
        "examples": [
          "In a cup final, if the teams are level after 90 minutes plus any time added on for stoppages, they play extra time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a bus stops to allow passengers to get on and off",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when work is stopped because of a disagreement between workers and employers:",
        "examples": [
          "After a two-day work stoppage in early July, another strike started in September."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when employees stop working because of a disagreement with management about pay, holidays, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a one-day/24-hour, etc. stoppage The tube drivers' two-day stoppage did not cause the travel chaos that was feared.",
          "call/organize/stage a stoppage The Communication Workers Union called a one-day stoppage following the breakdown of talks over pay.",
          "The company's performance was affected by work stoppages at several North American manufacturers.",
          "begin/join a stoppage",
          "production stoppages"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount that an employer takes from the money you earn before you receive it to pay for tax, health insurance, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The Profit Share Scheme allows you to buy shares in your firm out of your pay packet before stoppages."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stopped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stopper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object that fits into the top of a bottle or other container:",
        "examples": [
          "I removed the stopper and poured out a drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a player on a sports team who is good at stopping the other team from winning or from moving forwards with the ball:",
        "examples": [
          "We need a big stopper who will dominate opponents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in card games such as bridge, a card that prevents an opponent from winning all of the tricks (= rounds of play) in a suit:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a stopper in diamonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that stops the thing mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "a conversation stopper",
          "a crowd-stopper",
          "a heart-stopper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round object that fits into or covers a hole, such as in a sink, to prevent liquids from escaping it:",
        "examples": [
          "a rubber sink stopper"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stopping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to finish doing something that you were doing:",
        "examples": [
          "Once I start eating chocolate, I can't stop.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Stop shouting - you're giving me a headache!",
          "I couldn't stop laughing.",
          "Stop it!/Stop that!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop doing, using, or having something, especially something annoying or not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop with the childish games - this is serious!",
          "I'm not going there again until they stop with the ridiculous prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not continue to operate:",
        "examples": [
          "My watch must have stopped.",
          "The air conditioner has stopped working."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not move any more or to make someone or something not move any more:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop the car, I want to get out!",
          "I heard him shout, \"Stop, or I'll shoot!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish doing something that you do regularly or as a habit:",
        "examples": [
          "Apparently she's stopped drinking.",
          "I stopped seeing him last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pause for a short time while travelling or during an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "stop at Does this train stop at Finsbury Park?",
          "Why don't you just stop somewhere and ask for directions?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I stopped to pick up a letter that I'd dropped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "If she really wants to leave, I don't understand what's stopping her.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] They've put barriers up to stop people (from) getting through.",
          "Something must be done to stop the fighting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell your bank not to deal with a cheque that you have written, so that the money is not paid from your bank account:",
        "examples": [
          "They sent me an email confirming that they had stopped the cheque."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you coming with me or are you stopping here?",
          "I can't stop - Marc is waiting for me outside.",
          "Now that you're here, why don't you stop for some tea?",
          "stop in I've been out every night this week, so I thought I'd stop in (= stay at home) tonight.",
          "stop up We stopped up (= did not go to bed) until two o'clock last night watching the late film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to block a hole:",
        "examples": [
          "stop something (up) We stopped (up) the gap with some rags."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to beat an opponent in a boxing match because the referee decides that your opponent cannot continue because they are injured or have been knocked down too many times:",
        "examples": [
          "He retained his WBA title after stopping the American in the ninth round."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you stop a string on a musical instrument, you put your finger on it to change the sound:",
        "examples": [
          "A violin has no frets to stop the strings.",
          "Bowing or plucking an open string gives a different sound from a stopped string."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of stopping an activity or journey, or a period of time when you stop:",
        "examples": [
          "come to a stop Please remain in your seat until the plane comes to a complete stop.",
          "We'd have been here sooner, but we made several stops along the way.",
          "stop and starts At the beginning of the project there were a lot of stops and starts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where vehicles, especially buses, stop in order to allow passengers to get off and on:",
        "examples": [
          "bus stop They waited at the bus stop, shivering with cold.",
          "I'm getting off at the next stop.",
          "Is this our stop (= where we must get off)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop an unpleasant, unwanted activity or habit from continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "He used to smoke in bed when I first got to know him, but I soon put a stop to that!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "on an organ (= a large musical instrument with a keyboard and pipes), one of the small, round objects on the side of the instrument that you push or pull to control the sound that comes out:",
        "examples": [
          "He drew on the full resources of the organ's keyboards, stops, and pedals.",
          "There's a very low stop on the organ called a 32-foot sub bass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish doing something or end, or to cause someone or something to finish:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] When do you think the snow will stop?",
          "[ T ] When will it stop snowing?",
          "[ T ] Please stop pushing.",
          "[ T ] Fortunately, police stopped the fight before anyone got hurt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent someone from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Lifeguards stopped them from going into the water because sharks had been spotted in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pause or stay in a place, or cause someone to pause:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] We stopped for gas and had something to eat.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We’d better stop at the next rest area to let the kids go to the bathroom.",
          "[ T ] Naomi was stopped at the gate and asked to show identification."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of time when you stay at a place, or the place where you stay:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a five-hour drive including a 30-minute stop for lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stop is a place where a bus or train pauses to allow passengers to get off and on:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m getting off at the next stop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of stopping an activity, or the state in which someone or something is not moving or active anymore:",
        "examples": [
          "Please wait until the plane comes to a complete stop before leaving your seat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from happening or continuing, or to not continue to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Are these new environmental laws enough to stop climate change?",
          "The government demanded that the payments stop.",
          "stop production/publication/trading The board obtained an injunction to stop publication of the documents.",
          "stop sb (from) doing sth To stop borrowers switching to another lender once the discount period is over, banks apply a hefty charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's flexible pension plan allows women to suspend contributions if they stop work to have a family.",
          "stop doing sth The economic climate pressured banks to stop lending to each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something such as a machine or system stops, it no longer works and needs to be repaired:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't realize the time because my watch has stopped.",
          "My TV came with a free radio which has stopped working."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell your bank not to pay the money relating to a cheque you have written to someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an instruction to a bank or other financial organization to not pay any money from your account when a cheque, card, etc. is used:",
        "examples": [
          "Banks do not normally charge for putting a stop on lost cheques."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop happening:",
        "examples": [
          "At one point mail deliveries just came to a stop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something bad from happening or continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "EU regulation has put a stop to huge roaming charges when you use your mobile phone abroad."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stopwatch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a watch that can be started and stopped in order to measure the exact time of an event, especially a sports event",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a watch that you can start and stop to measure exactly how much time has passed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "storage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the putting and keeping of things in a special place for use in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "storage space We've had to build some cupboards to give us more storage space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If things such as furniture are in storage, they are being kept safe in a special building while they are not needed:",
        "examples": [
          "There was still a lot of unsold fabric in storage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting things in a special place for use in the future, or the place where you put things:",
        "examples": [
          "Fire broke out in a basement storage area.",
          "Much of the art they’ve acquired is still in storage (= being kept in a safe place and not yet in use)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of keeping things somewhere so that they can be used later, especially goods or energy supplies:",
        "examples": [
          "storage of energy/goods/waste There must be proper plans in place for the storage of nuclear waste.",
          "a storage company/depot/facility A fire put the country's largest gas storage facility out of action.",
          "a storage bin/box/tank The contaminated petrol was traced to storage tanks at the terminal.",
          "long-term/short-term/temporary storage",
          "storage costs/capacity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if things are in storage, they are being kept somewhere until they are needed:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a large amount of natural gas in storage for winter.",
          "Firms could run down the amount of goods kept in storage rather than making new ones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of saving and keeping information, music, etc. on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "For that price, customers of the web hosting service get 100 gigabytes of storage.",
          "a storage device/system Removable data storage devices have an increasingly large capacity.",
          "storage hardware/media/software",
          "storage capacity/space",
          "data/document/information storage",
          "computer/disk storage"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "store": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where you can buy goods:",
        "examples": [
          "If you are not happy with your purchase, please return it to one of our stores for a refund.",
          "His clothing range is on display in all the big stores in London.",
          "Increasing competition may force the company to close stores this year.",
          "in stores Their products are available in stores and online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a grocery store (= a shop selling food and small things that are often needed in the home):",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to the store — do you need anything?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a website that offers goods for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "Experts advise caution when ordering from an online store.",
          "To sell your goods, you can create your own website or you can build your store on a third-party marketplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that is being kept for future use:",
        "examples": [
          "store of He has an impressively large store of wine in his cellar.",
          "Food stores are reported to be running dangerously low in the capital.",
          "figurative My grandmother's store of memories was shared over the dinner table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building in which things are kept until they are needed:",
        "examples": [
          "a grain/weapons store"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or keep things in a special place for use in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "be stored on The data is stored on a hard disk and backed up on a CD.",
          "store something in something I stored my possessions in my mother's house while I was living in Spain.",
          "store something (away) I've stored my thick sweaters and jackets (away) until next winter.",
          "store (up) Squirrels store (up) nuts for the winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where you can buy goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "a grocery/hardware/video store",
          "convenience/department stores"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a supply of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a store of anecdotes (= a large number of them) that she could draw on whenever she needed one.",
          "energy stores"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or keep things for use in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "We store the garden tools in a shed in the backyard.",
          "All the information is stored on a hard disk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building where you can buy many types of goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The DIY store group has expanded steadily in several main cities.",
          "The economic crisis forced the closure of their flagship store.",
          "At present, only 6.5% of the group's store managers are women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people go to buy things:",
        "examples": [
          "We failed to get the right products into the right stores.",
          "a grocery/hardware/record store",
          "an online store"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building where things are kept until they are needed:",
        "examples": [
          "a grain/weapons store"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a supply of something that is being kept so it can be used later:",
        "examples": [
          "Gold remains one of the most reliable stores of wealth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or keep something somewhere until it is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire damaged over 80% of the stock stored in the warehouse.",
          "Carbon dioxide produced when burning coal can now be stored underground rather than released into the atmosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep information, music, etc. on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "The system allows users to retrieve e-mail stored on a remote server.",
          "digitally/electronically stored MP3 technology allows a large amount of music to be electronically stored in a relatively compact space."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or keep things in a special place for use in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "be stored on The data is stored on a hard disk and backed up on a CD.",
          "store something in something I stored my possessions in my mother's house while I was living in Spain.",
          "store something (away) I've stored my thick sweaters and jackets (away) until next winter.",
          "store (up) Squirrels store (up) nuts for the winter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stores": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where you can buy goods:",
        "examples": [
          "If you are not happy with your purchase, please return it to one of our stores for a refund.",
          "His clothing range is on display in all the big stores in London.",
          "Increasing competition may force the company to close stores this year.",
          "in stores Their products are available in stores and online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a grocery store (= a shop selling food and small things that are often needed in the home):",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going to the store — do you need anything?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a website that offers goods for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "Experts advise caution when ordering from an online store.",
          "To sell your goods, you can create your own website or you can build your store on a third-party marketplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that is being kept for future use:",
        "examples": [
          "store of He has an impressively large store of wine in his cellar.",
          "Food stores are reported to be running dangerously low in the capital.",
          "figurative My grandmother's store of memories was shared over the dinner table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building in which things are kept until they are needed:",
        "examples": [
          "a grain/weapons store"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or keep things in a special place for use in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "be stored on The data is stored on a hard disk and backed up on a CD.",
          "store something in something I stored my possessions in my mother's house while I was living in Spain.",
          "store something (away) I've stored my thick sweaters and jackets (away) until next winter.",
          "store (up) Squirrels store (up) nuts for the winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where you can buy goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "a grocery/hardware/video store",
          "convenience/department stores"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a supply of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a store of anecdotes (= a large number of them) that she could draw on whenever she needed one.",
          "energy stores"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or keep things for use in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "We store the garden tools in a shed in the backyard.",
          "All the information is stored on a hard disk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building where you can buy many types of goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The DIY store group has expanded steadily in several main cities.",
          "The economic crisis forced the closure of their flagship store.",
          "At present, only 6.5% of the group's store managers are women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people go to buy things:",
        "examples": [
          "We failed to get the right products into the right stores.",
          "a grocery/hardware/record store",
          "an online store"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building where things are kept until they are needed:",
        "examples": [
          "a grain/weapons store"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a supply of something that is being kept so it can be used later:",
        "examples": [
          "Gold remains one of the most reliable stores of wealth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or keep something somewhere until it is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire damaged over 80% of the stock stored in the warehouse.",
          "Carbon dioxide produced when burning coal can now be stored underground rather than released into the atmosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep information, music, etc. on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "The system allows users to retrieve e-mail stored on a remote server.",
          "digitally/electronically stored MP3 technology allows a large amount of music to be electronically stored in a relatively compact space."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "storied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "often spoken of or written about:",
        "examples": [
          "Theirs was the most storied romance in Hollywood.",
          "Charlton Heston's storied film career"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the stated number of stories (= levels):",
        "examples": [
          "It's a two-storied house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "famous, esp. because of being interesting or an important part of history:",
        "examples": [
          "a storied career",
          "storied buildings"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stories": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a description, either true or imagined, of a connected series of events:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you read/tell me a story, daddy?",
          "Martha chose her favourite book of bedtime stories.",
          "He writes children's stories.",
          "I don't know if it's true but it's a good story (= entertaining to listen to although probably not true).",
          "She gave me her version of what had happened, but it would be interesting to hear his half/side of the story (= the events as described by him).",
          "Apparently his first words to her were \"Will you marry me?\" or so the story goes (= that is what people say happened)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a report in a newspaper or on a news broadcast of something that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "The main story in the papers today is the president's speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lie:",
        "examples": [
          "He made up some story about having to be at his aunt's wedding anniversary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "a three-story house",
          "Their new house has four stories including the attic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a description of events that actually happened or that are invented:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a news story on television about flooding on the west coast.",
          "My daughter won’t go to bed without hearing a bedtime story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A story can also be a lie:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t tell me any stories – I want to know what really happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "She lived on the third floor of a seven-story building."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "storing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put or keep things in a special place for use in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "be stored on The data is stored on a hard disk and backed up on a CD.",
          "store something in something I stored my possessions in my mother's house while I was living in Spain.",
          "store something (away) I've stored my thick sweaters and jackets (away) until next winter.",
          "store (up) Squirrels store (up) nuts for the winter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stork": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, white bird with very long legs that walks around in water to find its food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large bird with long legs, a long neck, and a long beak that walks in water to find its food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "storm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extreme weather condition with very strong wind, heavy rain, and often thunder and lightning:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of trees were blown down in the recent storms.",
          "They're still cleaning up the storm damage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very angry reaction from a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a storm of protest when the new tax was announced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be suddenly extremely successful in a place or with a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Her performance has taken the critics by storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack a place or building by entering suddenly in great numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "The fortress was stormed by hundreds of soldiers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express anger in a loud and often uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"Get out and never come back!\" he stormed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter or leave a place in a way that shows that you are angry:",
        "examples": [
          "He stormed out of the house, slamming the door as he went."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form words for particular types of violent weather:",
        "examples": [
          "a rainstorm",
          "a sandstorm",
          "a snowstorm",
          "a thunderstorm",
          "a windstorm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extreme weather condition with strong winds and heavy rain or snow:",
        "examples": [
          "The storm left over a foot of snow on the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong expression of feeling, esp. in reaction to a statement or event:",
        "examples": [
          "The new rent regulations raised a storm of criticism from both renters and landlords."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack a place or building suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "Officers stormed the building the demonstrators had occupied."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly and forcefully to show you are angry:",
        "examples": [
          "Henry stormed into Giffen’s office waving a copy of the newspaper and yelling at the top of his lungs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stormed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack a place or building by entering suddenly in great numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "The fortress was stormed by hundreds of soldiers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express anger in a loud and often uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"Get out and never come back!\" he stormed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter or leave a place in a way that shows that you are angry:",
        "examples": [
          "He stormed out of the house, slamming the door as he went."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "storming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "exciting and extremely successful:",
        "examples": [
          "They did a storming gig at Wembley last month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "storms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extreme weather condition with very strong wind, heavy rain, and often thunder and lightning:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of trees were blown down in the recent storms.",
          "They're still cleaning up the storm damage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very angry reaction from a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a storm of protest when the new tax was announced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be suddenly extremely successful in a place or with a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Her performance has taken the critics by storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack a place or building by entering suddenly in great numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "The fortress was stormed by hundreds of soldiers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express anger in a loud and often uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"Get out and never come back!\" he stormed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter or leave a place in a way that shows that you are angry:",
        "examples": [
          "He stormed out of the house, slamming the door as he went."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to form words for particular types of violent weather:",
        "examples": [
          "a rainstorm",
          "a sandstorm",
          "a snowstorm",
          "a thunderstorm",
          "a windstorm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extreme weather condition with strong winds and heavy rain or snow:",
        "examples": [
          "The storm left over a foot of snow on the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong expression of feeling, esp. in reaction to a statement or event:",
        "examples": [
          "The new rent regulations raised a storm of criticism from both renters and landlords."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack a place or building suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "Officers stormed the building the demonstrators had occupied."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly and forcefully to show you are angry:",
        "examples": [
          "Henry stormed into Giffen’s office waving a copy of the newspaper and yelling at the top of his lungs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stormy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with strong wind, heavy rain, and often thunder and lightning:",
        "examples": [
          "stormy weather",
          "The sky was dark and stormy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving a lot of strong argument and shouting:",
        "examples": [
          "a stormy debate",
          "They had a passionate and often stormy relationship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or affected by a storm:",
        "examples": [
          "I remember one stormy afternoon when Marcelle and I were kept indoors by the weather.",
          "fig. The new president’s promise of dramatic change has already run into some stormy weather (= difficult problems) on Capitol Hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of difficulties or fights:",
        "examples": [
          "He is best remembered for his stormy marriage to actress Bette Davis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "story": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a description, either true or imagined, of a connected series of events:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you read/tell me a story, daddy?",
          "Martha chose her favourite book of bedtime stories.",
          "He writes children's stories.",
          "I don't know if it's true but it's a good story (= entertaining to listen to although probably not true).",
          "She gave me her version of what had happened, but it would be interesting to hear his half/side of the story (= the events as described by him).",
          "Apparently his first words to her were \"Will you marry me?\" or so the story goes (= that is what people say happened)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a report in a newspaper or on a news broadcast of something that has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "The main story in the papers today is the president's speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lie:",
        "examples": [
          "He made up some story about having to be at his aunt's wedding anniversary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "a three-story house",
          "Their new house has four stories including the attic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a description of events that actually happened or that are invented:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a news story on television about flooding on the west coast.",
          "My daughter won’t go to bed without hearing a bedtime story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A story can also be a lie:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t tell me any stories – I want to know what really happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "She lived on the third floor of a seven-story building."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "storybook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book containing stories for children",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of real life situations) happy and pleasant in the way that situations in children's stories usually are:",
        "examples": [
          "If you're looking for a storybook romance, you're always going to be disappointed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book containing stories for children",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "storyline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in a book, film, play, etc.) the plot (= the series of events that happen in it)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "storyteller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who writes or tells stories, or reads them aloud:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandmother was a pretty good storyteller.",
          "You have a vivid imagination that can assist you in becoming a good writer or story-teller.",
          "In Roddy Doyle, Ireland has once again produced a truly gifted story teller."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who tells or reads stories to others",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of older people) fat and solid-looking, especially around the waist:",
        "examples": [
          "Mrs Blower was the stout lady with the glasses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Stout objects are strongly made from thick, strong materials:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought myself a pair of good stout hiking boots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong and determined:",
        "examples": [
          "He needed a stout heart and nerves of steel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark, bitter type of beer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people) fat and solid-looking, esp. around the waist, or (of things) thick and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "He was seen as a pleasant man – short, a bit stout and balding, with a radiant smile.",
          "There is much to be said for having a stout fence to protect your flower beds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "determined and strong, esp. in opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the brains and the stout heart behind the best of these stories."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stove": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that burns fuel or uses electricity in order to heat a place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large box-shaped device that is used to cook and heat food, either by putting the food inside or by putting it on the top",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of kitchen equipment having a top for cooking food in containers placed over gas flames or circles of metal heated by electricity, and that usually has an oven below:",
        "examples": [
          "She got some eggs out and heated a pan on the stove."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stove is also a piece of equipment for heating a space inside a room, often using wood or a form of coal as a fuel:",
        "examples": [
          "a potbellied stove"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to store something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a big cupboard under the stairs for stowing toys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something in a place where it can be kept safely:",
        "examples": [
          "Please stow your carry-on bags under the seat in front of you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stowaway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who hides on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who hides on a ship or aircraft to travel without having to pay",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stowed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a big cupboard under the stairs for stowing toys."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stragglers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or animal that is last in a group to do something or the last to get to or leave a place:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched the last of the stragglers come in, three hours after the first runner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "straight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continuing in one direction without bending or curving:",
        "examples": [
          "a straight line",
          "She has straight blonde hair.",
          "Skirts this summer are long and straight.",
          "straight ahead Can't you see it? - it's straight ahead (of you)!",
          "straight at/for The dog seemed to be coming straight at/for me.",
          "Go straight along this road and turn left at the traffic lights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "honest:",
        "examples": [
          "Just be straight with her and tell her how you feel.",
          "tell someone straight informal Tell me straight, would you rather we didn't go tonight?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you tell someone something straight out, you say it directly and honestly, without trying to make what you are saying more pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I told her straight out that I didn't love her any more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "I got home and went straight to bed.",
          "We'll go straight to the party after dinner.",
          "straight to the point Time is short so I'll get straight to the point (= explain the matter immediately)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "see straight You know you've had too much to drink when you can't see straight.",
          "think straight I'm so tired I can't think straight any more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "I knew straight away what you were thinking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clear or not complicated:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a straight choice - either you leave him or you stay.",
          "get this straight Let's get this straight - you're travelling to Frankfurt on Monday and Brussels on Tuesday, is that correct?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "level and not sloping to either side:",
        "examples": [
          "This picture's not straight.",
          "The shelf isn't straight - it sags in the middle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "plain and basic, or without anything added:",
        "examples": [
          "No tonic for me, please, I like my vodka straight.",
          "Straight pasta is very bland - you need some kind of sauce to make it interesting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "following one after another without an interruption:",
        "examples": [
          "They're the only team to have won ten straight games this season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tidy, or arranged in order:",
        "examples": [
          "It only took an hour to get the flat straight after the party.",
          "hair straight Do you have a mirror? - I'll just put my hair straight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "traditional or serious:",
        "examples": [
          "disapproving He was a nice enough guy, but he was so straight - I always felt I had to be on my best behaviour with him.",
          "There's a lot of straight theatre at the festival as well as the newer, more experimental stuff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sexually or romantically attracted to men if you are a woman, and to women if you are a man:",
        "examples": [
          "I was thirteen when I first suspected that I wasn't straight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving or relating to women who are sexually or romantically attracted to men, or men who are sexually or romantically attracted to women:",
        "examples": [
          "She ended her straight marriage and came out as a lesbian."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not using illegal drugs or alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been straight for five months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "neither owing nor owed any money:",
        "examples": [
          "You bought the tickets, so if I pay for the taxi, we'll be straight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the straight part of a racetrack (= the track on which competitors race):",
        "examples": [
          "finishing straight And the runners are just coming up to the finishing straight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with a series of hits, throws, or kicks of the ball or a series of actions that produce a perfect score in a game or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "I beat him in the final in straights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the card game poker, five cards which follow each other in order but are not of the same suit (= colour and type):",
        "examples": [
          "You want five low cards, no pairs, no straights, no flushes, and the lowest hand wins.",
          "When the pocket cards were shown, both players had identical straights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not gay",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not bending or curving:",
        "examples": [
          "Draw a straight line between the two dots.",
          "Stand up straight.",
          "The car seemed to be coming straight at me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not leaning to either side; level:",
        "examples": [
          "Since the wall is crooked, how can the picture hang straight?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without anything added or changed; basic or true:",
        "examples": [
          "Things have gotten so bad, I think it’s time for some straight talk.",
          "She couldn’t give a straight answer to any question.",
          "It’s important to tell the story straight, exactly as it happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an alcoholic drink is taken straight, it has no water, ice, or other liquid added to it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "following one after another without an interruption; consecutive:",
        "examples": [
          "The team had won four straight games before they lost this one.",
          "Sometimes we work 16 hours straight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without delay; immediately or directly:",
        "examples": [
          "I got to the hotel and went straight to bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you get straight to the point, you say immediately what is on your mind:",
        "examples": [
          "My boss simply said, \"I’ll get straight to the point. You’re fired!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clearly or directly:",
        "examples": [
          "This valentine comes straight from my heart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you tell someone something straight out, you say it immediately and without a long explanation or any excuses:",
        "examples": [
          "I walked in, and she told me straight out what had happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clearly; plainly:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m so tired I can’t think straight anymore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not homosexual; heterosexual",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "honest and clear:",
        "examples": [
          "When quizzed, the candidate failed to give a straight answer.",
          "be straight with sb Until recently, politicians were reluctant to be straight with the electorate on the issue of their expenses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "following one after another without an interruption:",
        "examples": [
          "It is the company's sixth straight year of declining revenue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone the true facts about something when they have been given wrong information:",
        "examples": [
          "Although the firm quickly put the record straight, the news had a negative impact on their shares."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "straightaway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "another spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a straight part of a racetrack (= a track on which people or vehicles race), or road:",
        "examples": [
          "And the runners are just coming up to the straightaway.",
          "They drive highways and rural roads, straightaways and curves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A straightaway road or racetrack (= a track on which people or vehicles race) is straight:",
        "examples": [
          "Up to 1,200 vehicles cram into a straightaway portion of suburban highway to race.",
          "The track will be laid out on a straightaway course."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "straighten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become straight or to make something become straight:",
        "examples": [
          "He straightened his tie.",
          "Her hair is naturally curly but she always straightens it.",
          "The road straightens out after a few miles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something level:",
        "examples": [
          "The picture fell while I was trying to straighten it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something tidy:",
        "examples": [
          "She stood up and straightened her clothes.",
          "Pepe was careful to straighten his room before leaving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something so that it does not bend:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Her shoulders straightened, and she cleared her throat.",
          "[ T ] First bend and then straighten your leg.",
          "[ M ] You must straighten out the pipe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something level:",
        "examples": [
          "Please straighten the lampshade – it tilts to the right."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "straightened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become straight or to make something become straight:",
        "examples": [
          "He straightened his tie.",
          "Her hair is naturally curly but she always straightens it.",
          "The road straightens out after a few miles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something level:",
        "examples": [
          "The picture fell while I was trying to straighten it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something tidy:",
        "examples": [
          "She stood up and straightened her clothes.",
          "Pepe was careful to straighten his room before leaving."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "straightening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become straight or to make something become straight:",
        "examples": [
          "He straightened his tie.",
          "Her hair is naturally curly but she always straightens it.",
          "The road straightens out after a few miles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something level:",
        "examples": [
          "The picture fell while I was trying to straighten it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something tidy:",
        "examples": [
          "She stood up and straightened her clothes.",
          "Pepe was careful to straighten his room before leaving."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "straighter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continuing in one direction without bending or curving:",
        "examples": [
          "a straight line",
          "She has straight blonde hair.",
          "Skirts this summer are long and straight.",
          "straight ahead Can't you see it? - it's straight ahead (of you)!",
          "straight at/for The dog seemed to be coming straight at/for me.",
          "Go straight along this road and turn left at the traffic lights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "honest:",
        "examples": [
          "Just be straight with her and tell her how you feel.",
          "tell someone straight informal Tell me straight, would you rather we didn't go tonight?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you tell someone something straight out, you say it directly and honestly, without trying to make what you are saying more pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I told her straight out that I didn't love her any more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "I got home and went straight to bed.",
          "We'll go straight to the party after dinner.",
          "straight to the point Time is short so I'll get straight to the point (= explain the matter immediately)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "see straight You know you've had too much to drink when you can't see straight.",
          "think straight I'm so tired I can't think straight any more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "I knew straight away what you were thinking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clear or not complicated:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a straight choice - either you leave him or you stay.",
          "get this straight Let's get this straight - you're travelling to Frankfurt on Monday and Brussels on Tuesday, is that correct?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "level and not sloping to either side:",
        "examples": [
          "This picture's not straight.",
          "The shelf isn't straight - it sags in the middle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "plain and basic, or without anything added:",
        "examples": [
          "No tonic for me, please, I like my vodka straight.",
          "Straight pasta is very bland - you need some kind of sauce to make it interesting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "following one after another without an interruption:",
        "examples": [
          "They're the only team to have won ten straight games this season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tidy, or arranged in order:",
        "examples": [
          "It only took an hour to get the flat straight after the party.",
          "hair straight Do you have a mirror? - I'll just put my hair straight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "traditional or serious:",
        "examples": [
          "disapproving He was a nice enough guy, but he was so straight - I always felt I had to be on my best behaviour with him.",
          "There's a lot of straight theatre at the festival as well as the newer, more experimental stuff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sexually or romantically attracted to men if you are a woman, and to women if you are a man:",
        "examples": [
          "I was thirteen when I first suspected that I wasn't straight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving or relating to women who are sexually or romantically attracted to men, or men who are sexually or romantically attracted to women:",
        "examples": [
          "She ended her straight marriage and came out as a lesbian."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not using illegal drugs or alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been straight for five months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "neither owing nor owed any money:",
        "examples": [
          "You bought the tickets, so if I pay for the taxi, we'll be straight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the straight part of a racetrack (= the track on which competitors race):",
        "examples": [
          "finishing straight And the runners are just coming up to the finishing straight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with a series of hits, throws, or kicks of the ball or a series of actions that produce a perfect score in a game or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "I beat him in the final in straights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the card game poker, five cards which follow each other in order but are not of the same suit (= colour and type):",
        "examples": [
          "You want five low cards, no pairs, no straights, no flushes, and the lowest hand wins.",
          "When the pocket cards were shown, both players had identical straights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not gay",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not bending or curving:",
        "examples": [
          "Draw a straight line between the two dots.",
          "Stand up straight.",
          "The car seemed to be coming straight at me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not leaning to either side; level:",
        "examples": [
          "Since the wall is crooked, how can the picture hang straight?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without anything added or changed; basic or true:",
        "examples": [
          "Things have gotten so bad, I think it’s time for some straight talk.",
          "She couldn’t give a straight answer to any question.",
          "It’s important to tell the story straight, exactly as it happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an alcoholic drink is taken straight, it has no water, ice, or other liquid added to it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "following one after another without an interruption; consecutive:",
        "examples": [
          "The team had won four straight games before they lost this one.",
          "Sometimes we work 16 hours straight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without delay; immediately or directly:",
        "examples": [
          "I got to the hotel and went straight to bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you get straight to the point, you say immediately what is on your mind:",
        "examples": [
          "My boss simply said, \"I’ll get straight to the point. You’re fired!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clearly or directly:",
        "examples": [
          "This valentine comes straight from my heart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you tell someone something straight out, you say it immediately and without a long explanation or any excuses:",
        "examples": [
          "I walked in, and she told me straight out what had happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clearly; plainly:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m so tired I can’t think straight anymore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not homosexual; heterosexual",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "honest and clear:",
        "examples": [
          "When quizzed, the candidate failed to give a straight answer.",
          "be straight with sb Until recently, politicians were reluctant to be straight with the electorate on the issue of their expenses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "following one after another without an interruption:",
        "examples": [
          "It is the company's sixth straight year of declining revenue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone the true facts about something when they have been given wrong information:",
        "examples": [
          "Although the firm quickly put the record straight, the news had a negative impact on their shares."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "straightforward": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easy to understand or simple:",
        "examples": [
          "Just follow the signs to Bradford - it's very straightforward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) honest and not likely to hide their opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "Roz is straightforward and lets you know what she's thinking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easy to understand; clear:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor explained the operation in straightforward English."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "honest and without unnecessary politeness:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a straightforward, no-nonsense teacher."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a force or influence that stretches, pulls, or puts pressure on something, sometimes causing damage:",
        "examples": [
          "put a strain on The hurricane put such a strain on the bridge that it collapsed.",
          "As you get older, excess weight puts a lot of strain on the heart.",
          "Their constant arguments were putting a strain on their marriage.",
          "The recent decline in the dollar has put a bigger strain on the economic system.",
          "Migration into the cities is putting a strain on already stretched resources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an injury to a muscle or similar soft part of the body caused by using that part too much:",
        "examples": [
          "a groin/hamstring strain"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes you feel nervous and worried:",
        "examples": [
          "stresses and strains She's a lot better than she was but she's still not ready to face the stresses and strains of a job.",
          "under strain He's been under a lot of strain recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "strain of A strain of puritanism runs through all her work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal or plant from a particular group whose characteristics are different in some way from others of the same group:",
        "examples": [
          "strain of Scientists have discovered a new strain of the virus which is much more dangerous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of music being played or performed:",
        "examples": [
          "strains of I could hear the strains of Mozart in the background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate liquid food from solid food, especially by pouring it through a utensil with small holes in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you strain the vegetables, please.",
          "be strained off The oil in which the fish is fried is strained off and used to cook potatoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become stretched or to experience pressure, or to make something do or experience this:",
        "examples": [
          "I've put on such a lot of weight recently - this dress is straining at the seams.",
          "I strained a muscle in my back playing squash.",
          "strain your eyes Don't watch TV in the dark - you'll strain your eyes!",
          "[ + to infinitive ] figurative I really had to strain (= try very hard) to reach those top notes.",
          "strain (your ears) figurative I was straining (my ears) (= listening hard) to hear what they were saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause too much of something to be used, especially money:",
        "examples": [
          "Increases in wholesale oil prices have strained the company's finances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes anxiety, worry, or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Loss of funding has put a lot of strain on the day-care center.",
          "[ C ] The benefits of keeping our daughter at home make the strains of having only one income worthwhile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical pressure:",
        "examples": [
          "The bookcase collapsed under the strain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an injury caused by working the muscles too hard:",
        "examples": [
          "Running puts a strain on your heart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal or plant that is only slightly different from other animals or plants of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "A new strain of the virus has been found."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A strain is also a quality that gives something a particular character:",
        "examples": [
          "There has long been a populist strain in American politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A strain is also a particular sound:",
        "examples": [
          "Strains of piano music drifted across the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate solid pieces from a liquid by pouring it through a utensil with small holes at the bottom of it or through a cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Strain the liquid and discard the vegetables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause anxiety or problems:",
        "examples": [
          "This relationship has been strained almost to the breaking point.",
          "These extra costs have strained our financial resources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create pressure or use effort:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog strained at the leash, pulling his master along.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I had to strain to hear the audio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause an injury by working the muscles too hard:",
        "examples": [
          "I strained my back carrying those boxes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a relationship is strained, problems are spoiling it:",
        "examples": [
          "Relations between the two countries have become strained (= difficult) recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing that someone is nervous or worried:",
        "examples": [
          "She was looking strained and had dark circles beneath her eyes.",
          "Jean felt uncomfortable but managed to force a strained smile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nervous, worried, or having problems:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a strained expression on her face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "injured by too much use or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "a strained knee"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "straining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate liquid food from solid food, especially by pouring it through a utensil with small holes in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you strain the vegetables, please.",
          "be strained off The oil in which the fish is fried is strained off and used to cook potatoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become stretched or to experience pressure, or to make something do or experience this:",
        "examples": [
          "I've put on such a lot of weight recently - this dress is straining at the seams.",
          "I strained a muscle in my back playing squash.",
          "strain your eyes Don't watch TV in the dark - you'll strain your eyes!",
          "[ + to infinitive ] figurative I really had to strain (= try very hard) to reach those top notes.",
          "strain (your ears) figurative I was straining (my ears) (= listening hard) to hear what they were saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause too much of something to be used, especially money:",
        "examples": [
          "Increases in wholesale oil prices have strained the company's finances."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sound of music being played or performed:",
        "examples": [
          "strains of I could hear the strains of Mozart in the background.",
          "After dinner you can relax to the sweet strains of Olivia's violin.",
          "The crowd went wild as the strains of Van Halen and Chuck Berry filled the air.",
          "They marched to the rousing strains of a brass band.",
          "Strains of organ music rose to the cathedral's vast dome."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strait": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow area of sea that connects two larger areas of sea:",
        "examples": [
          "the Straits of Gibraltar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation, especially because of financial problems:",
        "examples": [
          "in difficult straits So many companies are in such difficult straits that their prices have come right down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow area of water that connects two larger areas of water:",
        "examples": [
          "The strait lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "straitjacket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong piece of special clothing that ties the arms to the body and is used for limiting the movements of dangerous prisoners and mentally ill patients whose behaviour is violent:",
        "examples": [
          "Brody was locked in a padded cell and forced to wear a straitjacket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that severely limits development or activity in a way that is damaging:",
        "examples": [
          "He refused to be fitted into any ideological straitjacket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special item of clothing like a coat that ties the arms to the body and limits the movement of a violent or mentally ill person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "straits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation, especially because of financial problems:",
        "examples": [
          "in difficult straits So many companies are in such difficult straits that their prices have come right down.",
          "in dire straits She is in dire straits and can't afford her medical bills.",
          "There's a sad trail of former millionaires who end their lives in dire financial straits.",
          "Many of our schools are in bad straits at the moment.",
          "They were in desperate straits and writing begging letters to everyone they knew."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin thread of something, often one of a few, twisted around each other to make a string or rope:",
        "examples": [
          "She tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ears.",
          "a strand of dental floss"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part that combines with other parts to form a whole story, subject, or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "There are so many different strands to the plot that it's hard to follow.",
          "He is trying to bring the disparate strands of the party together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "The winds are blowing from the low sea strand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a beach:",
        "examples": [
          "The alarm was raised when locals walking on the strand spotted the roof of the tractor in the surf.",
          "We spent the day relaxing on Portstewart Strand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave someone in a place that they cannot get away from because of a problem such as not having any transport or money:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebels blockaded the road, stranding dozens of American tourists.",
          "Heavy snow has closed the mountain passes and stranded local residents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if a team strands a base runner (= a player who has reached one of the positions that players must reach before they can score a point), the base runner is still at one of the bases and has not scored when the inning (= period of play) ends:",
        "examples": [
          "The White Sox stranded twelve base runners and lost the game 1–0.",
          "Hammond retired the next two batters to strand runners on first and second base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fiber or group of fibers twisted together that form one part of a length of rope, cord, thread, etc., or a single string, hair, or line of objects:",
        "examples": [
          "a strand of hair",
          "She wore three strands of beads around her neck.",
          "fig. There are many strands (= types) of pacifism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stranded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transport or money:",
        "examples": [
          "He left me stranded in town with no car and no money for a bus.",
          "If the tide comes in, we'll be stranded on these rocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking what is necessary to leave a place or to get out of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "During the storm, stranded passengers slept at the airport."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strands": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin thread of something, often one of a few, twisted around each other to make a string or rope:",
        "examples": [
          "She tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ears.",
          "a strand of dental floss"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part that combines with other parts to form a whole story, subject, or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "There are so many different strands to the plot that it's hard to follow.",
          "He is trying to bring the disparate strands of the party together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "The winds are blowing from the low sea strand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a beach:",
        "examples": [
          "The alarm was raised when locals walking on the strand spotted the roof of the tractor in the surf.",
          "We spent the day relaxing on Portstewart Strand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave someone in a place that they cannot get away from because of a problem such as not having any transport or money:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebels blockaded the road, stranding dozens of American tourists.",
          "Heavy snow has closed the mountain passes and stranded local residents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, if a team strands a base runner (= a player who has reached one of the positions that players must reach before they can score a point), the base runner is still at one of the bases and has not scored when the inning (= period of play) ends:",
        "examples": [
          "The White Sox stranded twelve base runners and lost the game 1–0.",
          "Hammond retired the next two batters to strand runners on first and second base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fiber or group of fibers twisted together that form one part of a length of rope, cord, thread, etc., or a single string, hair, or line of objects:",
        "examples": [
          "a strand of hair",
          "She wore three strands of beads around her neck.",
          "fig. There are many strands (= types) of pacifism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strange": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unusual and unexpected, or difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "He has some very strange ideas about women!",
          "You say the strangest things sometimes.",
          "I had a strange feeling that we'd met before.",
          "it is strange that It's strange that tourists almost never visit this village.",
          "that is strange That's strange - I'm sure I put my glasses in my bag, but they're not there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel uncomfortable and not normal or correct:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope that fish was all right - my stomach feels a little strange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not known or familiar:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't accept rides from strange men.",
          "With so many strange faces around her, the baby started to cry.",
          "strange to I've never been here before either, so it's all strange to me too."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not familiar, or difficult to understand; different:",
        "examples": [
          "We kept hearing strange noises coming from the attic.",
          "I had a strange feeling that we had met before.",
          "That’s strange – I thought I had locked this door when we left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not known or familiar:",
        "examples": [
          "I really don’t like strange people coming to my door."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strangely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is unusual, unexpected, or difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "She was strangely calm while everyone else was panicking.",
          "He looked at me rather strangely.",
          "Strangely, nobody seemed to notice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an unusual or different way:",
        "examples": [
          "It seemed to me that she was acting strangely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Strangely enough means that something is unusual or hard to explain:",
        "examples": [
          "Strangely enough, my father was the last one to know about my mother's illness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strangeness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being unusual, unexpected, or difficult to understand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of not being familiar:",
        "examples": [
          "She was struck by the strangeness of her surroundings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stranger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone you do not know:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother always warned me not to talk to strangers.",
          "I'd never met anyone at the party before - they were complete strangers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stranger in a particular place is someone who has never been there before:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know the way to the bus station, or are you a stranger here too?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone not known or not familiar:",
        "examples": [
          "After being away so long, my sister seemed like a stranger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stranger in a particular place is someone who has never been there before:",
        "examples": [
          "Sorry, I can’t direct you – I’m a stranger here myself."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strangers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone you do not know:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother always warned me not to talk to strangers.",
          "I'd never met anyone at the party before - they were complete strangers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stranger in a particular place is someone who has never been there before:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know the way to the bus station, or are you a stranger here too?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone not known or not familiar:",
        "examples": [
          "After being away so long, my sister seemed like a stranger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stranger in a particular place is someone who has never been there before:",
        "examples": [
          "Sorry, I can’t direct you – I’m a stranger here myself."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strangest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unusual and unexpected, or difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "He has some very strange ideas about women!",
          "You say the strangest things sometimes.",
          "I had a strange feeling that we'd met before.",
          "it is strange that It's strange that tourists almost never visit this village.",
          "that is strange That's strange - I'm sure I put my glasses in my bag, but they're not there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel uncomfortable and not normal or correct:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope that fish was all right - my stomach feels a little strange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not known or familiar:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't accept rides from strange men.",
          "With so many strange faces around her, the baby started to cry.",
          "strange to I've never been here before either, so it's all strange to me too."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not familiar, or difficult to understand; different:",
        "examples": [
          "We kept hearing strange noises coming from the attic.",
          "I had a strange feeling that we had met before.",
          "That’s strange – I thought I had locked this door when we left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not known or familiar:",
        "examples": [
          "I really don’t like strange people coming to my door."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strangle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone by pressing their throat so that they cannot breathe:",
        "examples": [
          "She had been strangled with her own scarf and her body dumped in the woods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from developing:",
        "examples": [
          "For years, the organization was strangled by excessive bureaucracy.",
          "There is a great deal of fear that the new restrictions might strangle the country's economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone by pressing the throat so that the person cannot breathe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "strangled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A strangled sound is a weak, high, interrupted sound made by an extremely frightened or worried and nervous person:",
        "examples": [
          "It came again, a strangled cry from the room next door."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strangler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who kills people by pressing their throats so that they cannot breathe:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspapers dubbed him \"the Boston Strangler\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strangling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill someone by pressing their throat so that they cannot breathe:",
        "examples": [
          "She had been strangled with her own scarf and her body dumped in the woods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from developing:",
        "examples": [
          "For years, the organization was strangled by excessive bureaucracy.",
          "There is a great deal of fear that the new restrictions might strangle the country's economy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strangulation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of killing someone by pressing their throat so that they cannot breathe, or the act of dying in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The post-mortem showed that the boy had died from strangulation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow piece of leather or other strong material used for fastening something or giving support:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you help me fasten this strap around my suitcase?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with this meaning as a combining form:",
        "examples": [
          "watch strap They repair watches, and stock a large selection of watch straps.",
          "ankle strap She wore a pair of blue high heels with ankle straps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong strip of material hanging from the roof of a bus, train, or other public vehicle for passengers to hold onto if they are standing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "Prosecutors say that the two men talked about trying to recover \"the strap,\" a slang expression for a gun.",
          "He said that in that part of the city it was standard for someone to be carrying a strap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something in position by fastening a narrow piece of leather or other strong material around it:",
        "examples": [
          "Are the kids strapped into their car seats?",
          "strap something to something We strapped the surfboard to the car roof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow piece of strong material, esp. leather, used for holding or fastening something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her bag hung from its shoulder strap.",
          "I lost my watch when the strap broke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold or fasten something with a strap:",
        "examples": [
          "I strapped on my helmet and rode off.",
          "We had to strap the mattress to the top of our car."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strapped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having enough money:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd love to come to Hawaii with you, but I'm a little strapped (for cash)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having enough money:",
        "examples": [
          "In the early days, we were strapped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person or organization that does not have enough money:",
        "examples": [
          "economically/financially strapped They target financially strapped smaller companies for acquisition.",
          "At the end of the 90s, the International Monetary Fund was strapped for cash ."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strapping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A strapping person is tall and strong-looking:",
        "examples": [
          "A big strapping lad like you shouldn't have much difficulty lifting that!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "healthy, big, and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "The sickly child grew up to be a strapping six-footer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "straps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow piece of leather or other strong material used for fastening something or giving support:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you help me fasten this strap around my suitcase?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with this meaning as a combining form:",
        "examples": [
          "watch strap They repair watches, and stock a large selection of watch straps.",
          "ankle strap She wore a pair of blue high heels with ankle straps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong strip of material hanging from the roof of a bus, train, or other public vehicle for passengers to hold onto if they are standing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "Prosecutors say that the two men talked about trying to recover \"the strap,\" a slang expression for a gun.",
          "He said that in that part of the city it was standard for someone to be carrying a strap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something in position by fastening a narrow piece of leather or other strong material around it:",
        "examples": [
          "Are the kids strapped into their car seats?",
          "strap something to something We strapped the surfboard to the car roof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow piece of strong material, esp. leather, used for holding or fastening something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her bag hung from its shoulder strap.",
          "I lost my watch when the strap broke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold or fasten something with a strap:",
        "examples": [
          "I strapped on my helmet and rode off.",
          "We had to strap the mattress to the top of our car."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strategic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "helping to achieve a plan, for example in business or politics:",
        "examples": [
          "strategic planning",
          "a strategic withdrawal/advance",
          "Their bombs are always placed in strategic positions to cause as much chaos as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to provide military forces with an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "There are plans to modernize the US strategic forces.",
          "strategic arms reduction talks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the way in which an organization, country, etc. decides what it wants to achieve and plans actions and use of resources over time to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has grown through strategic acquisitions which have taken them into new markets.",
          "strategic goal/objective/priority A company must define its strategic objectives.",
          "strategic decision/initiative/review The new CEO carried out a strategic review of the management structure.",
          "a strategic move/position"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strategically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that helps to achieve a plan, for example in business or politics:",
        "examples": [
          "Central Asia is a fragile region, politically weak but strategically important.",
          "Her scarf was strategically placed to hide a tear in her shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that provides military forces with an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "US forces seized two strategically important airfields.",
          "Imagine a military that could strategically change the weather over an enemy to gain an advantage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to what an organization, country, etc. wants to achieve and how it plans actions and uses resources to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "strategically important/placed/positioned The company said it was interested in raising its stakes in strategically important areas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strategies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a detailed plan for achieving success in situations such as war, politics, business, industry, or sport, or the skill of planning for such situations:",
        "examples": [
          "The president held an emergency meeting to discuss military strategy with the Pentagon yesterday.",
          "Their marketing strategy for the product involves obtaining as much free publicity as possible.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We're working on new strategies to improve our share of the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something or dealing with something:",
        "examples": [
          "Follow this strategy for avoiding minor mistakes.",
          "We offer a group therapy session that teaches coping strategies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long-range plan for achieving something or reaching a goal, or the skill of making such plans:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Chess is a game that requires strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which a business, government, or other organization carefully plans its actions over a period of time to improve its position and achieve what it wants:",
        "examples": [
          "Business environments and strategies are constantly changing in response to economic and financial variables.",
          "She redefined how companies think about strategy.",
          "The group's report represents a fundamental change in strategy.",
          "a strategy for doing sth How has the slowdown in the current business cycle affected your strategy for growing the business?",
          "a strategy for sth The company president has mapped out a strategy for sustainable growth in the 21st century.",
          "a strategy of sth The group's strategy of overseas diversification helped it overcome tough conditions at home.",
          "a strategy of doing sth The airline is now reaping the rewards from its strategy of cutting seat numbers and focusing on higher-paying business passengers.",
          "develop/design/produce a strategy Companies must develop strategies for adapting their brands to changing trends in the marketplace.",
          "outline/formulate/identify a strategy In order to expand your e-business operations, you need to formulate a clear strategy.",
          "work on/work out/come up with a strategy CEOs and top government officials should try to come up with a strategy for economic development that isn't simply a series of short-term political payoffs.",
          "pursue/follow a strategy They are pursuing a strategy of acquisitions to spread their third-generation mobile technology beyond the domestic market",
          "a long-term/overall strategy Pricing is only one element of an overall strategy to curb congestion.",
          "a good/successful/winning strategy",
          "an expansion/growth/acquisition strategy",
          "marketing/management/investment strategies",
          "sales/pricing strategies"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strategist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone with a lot of skill and experience in planning, especially in military, political, or business matters:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the president's chief political strategist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is skilled in planning, esp. in military, political, or business matters:",
        "examples": [
          "Democratic/Republican strategists"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone with a lot of skill and experience in planning, especially in business or government:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the chief investment strategist at Morgan Stanley's global investment group.",
          "a global/market/political strategist",
          "currency/equities strategists"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strategy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a detailed plan for achieving success in situations such as war, politics, business, industry, or sport, or the skill of planning for such situations:",
        "examples": [
          "The president held an emergency meeting to discuss military strategy with the Pentagon yesterday.",
          "Their marketing strategy for the product involves obtaining as much free publicity as possible.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We're working on new strategies to improve our share of the market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something or dealing with something:",
        "examples": [
          "Follow this strategy for avoiding minor mistakes.",
          "We offer a group therapy session that teaches coping strategies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long-range plan for achieving something or reaching a goal, or the skill of making such plans:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Chess is a game that requires strategy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which a business, government, or other organization carefully plans its actions over a period of time to improve its position and achieve what it wants:",
        "examples": [
          "Business environments and strategies are constantly changing in response to economic and financial variables.",
          "She redefined how companies think about strategy.",
          "The group's report represents a fundamental change in strategy.",
          "a strategy for doing sth How has the slowdown in the current business cycle affected your strategy for growing the business?",
          "a strategy for sth The company president has mapped out a strategy for sustainable growth in the 21st century.",
          "a strategy of sth The group's strategy of overseas diversification helped it overcome tough conditions at home.",
          "a strategy of doing sth The airline is now reaping the rewards from its strategy of cutting seat numbers and focusing on higher-paying business passengers.",
          "develop/design/produce a strategy Companies must develop strategies for adapting their brands to changing trends in the marketplace.",
          "outline/formulate/identify a strategy In order to expand your e-business operations, you need to formulate a clear strategy.",
          "work on/work out/come up with a strategy CEOs and top government officials should try to come up with a strategy for economic development that isn't simply a series of short-term political payoffs.",
          "pursue/follow a strategy They are pursuing a strategy of acquisitions to spread their third-generation mobile technology beyond the domestic market",
          "a long-term/overall strategy Pricing is only one element of an overall strategy to curb congestion.",
          "a good/successful/winning strategy",
          "an expansion/growth/acquisition strategy",
          "marketing/management/investment strategies",
          "sales/pricing strategies"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stratosphere": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a layer in the upper atmosphere of a planet where the temperature increases with height:",
        "examples": [
          "Most other planets in our solar system have stratospheres.",
          "For the first time, an exoplanet 880 light-years away was found to have a stratosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the layer of gases surrounding the earth at a height of between 15 and 50 kilometres that is not affected by the weather and in which the temperature increases with height:",
        "examples": [
          "The ash cloud rose 35km into the stratosphere.",
          "During the 1980s, the amount of ozone in the stratosphere above Europe decreased by about eight percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely high level:",
        "examples": [
          "Property prices have gone into the stratosphere.",
          "Speaking engagements are a sideline that could propel her earnings into the stratosphere .",
          "We have seen oil prices climb from the lower to the higher stratosphere ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely high level of success:",
        "examples": [
          "The deal propelled his business career into the stratosphere .",
          "The success of the rescue operation lifted the president to the political stratosphere ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the layer of gases that surrounds the earth from about seven to 30 miles above it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "straw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the dried, yellow stems of crops such as wheat, used as food for animals or as a layer on the ground for animals to lie on, and for making traditional objects:",
        "examples": [
          "bale of straw We sat on bales of straw (= large amounts of straw tied tightly together) and listened to the music.",
          "a straw basket/hat",
          "straw-coloured He was born with straw-coloured hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin tube made of plastic or waterproof paper that is used to suck liquid into the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "through a straw Why don't you drink your milk through a straw?",
          "She drilled a hole and put a drinking straw into the coconut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the dried yellow stems of crops such as wheat, used for animals or for weaving:",
        "examples": [
          "straw hats/baskets",
          "The horse had a warm bed of fresh straw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin tube, usually made of plastic, used to suck a drink from a container",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "strawberries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small juicy red fruit that has small brown seeds on its surface, or the plant with white flowers on which this fruit grows:",
        "examples": [
          "fresh strawberries",
          "I thought we'd have strawberries and cream for dessert.",
          "strawberry jam/ice cream/tart"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, juicy, red fruit shaped like a cone with seeds on its surface, or the plant on which this fruit grows",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "strawberry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small juicy red fruit that has small brown seeds on its surface, or the plant with white flowers on which this fruit grows:",
        "examples": [
          "fresh strawberries",
          "I thought we'd have strawberries and cream for dessert.",
          "strawberry jam/ice cream/tart"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, juicy, red fruit shaped like a cone with seeds on its surface, or the plant on which this fruit grows",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "straws": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the dried, yellow stems of crops such as wheat, used as food for animals or as a layer on the ground for animals to lie on, and for making traditional objects:",
        "examples": [
          "bale of straw We sat on bales of straw (= large amounts of straw tied tightly together) and listened to the music.",
          "a straw basket/hat",
          "straw-coloured He was born with straw-coloured hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin tube made of plastic or waterproof paper that is used to suck liquid into the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "through a straw Why don't you drink your milk through a straw?",
          "She drilled a hole and put a drinking straw into the coconut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the dried yellow stems of crops such as wheat, used for animals or for weaving:",
        "examples": [
          "straw hats/baskets",
          "The horse had a warm bed of fresh straw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin tube, usually made of plastic, used to suck a drink from a container",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stray": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to travel along a route that was not originally intended, or to move outside a limited area:",
        "examples": [
          "A herd of cattle had strayed into the road.",
          "They got lost when they strayed too far from the path.",
          "The ship strayed off course during the storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start thinking or talking about a different subject from the one you should be giving attention to:",
        "examples": [
          "I think we've strayed too far from our original plan.",
          "Sorry - I've strayed from the subject."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pet that no longer has a home or cannot find its home:",
        "examples": [
          "a stray dog",
          "\"Who owns that cat?\" \"I don't know. I think it must be a stray.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Stray things have moved apart from similar things and are not in their expected or intended place:",
        "examples": [
          "There are still a few stray spots of paint on the window pane.",
          "Several journalists have been killed or injured by stray bullets while reporting on the civil war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move away from a place where you should be or from a direction in which you should go:",
        "examples": [
          "The children were told to stay together and not to stray.",
          "The plane disappeared after straying several hundred miles off course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal) having no home, or lost:",
        "examples": [
          "Eric and Lise rescued the stray cat and named her Pashmina."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Stray also means happening by chance and lacking direction:",
        "examples": [
          "It was just a stray thought I had while washing the dishes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that is lost or has no home:",
        "examples": [
          "We have given a home to a number of strays."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strayed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel along a route that was not originally intended, or to move outside a limited area:",
        "examples": [
          "A herd of cattle had strayed into the road.",
          "They got lost when they strayed too far from the path.",
          "The ship strayed off course during the storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start thinking or talking about a different subject from the one you should be giving attention to:",
        "examples": [
          "I think we've strayed too far from our original plan.",
          "Sorry - I've strayed from the subject."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to travel along a route that was not originally intended, or to move outside a limited area:",
        "examples": [
          "A herd of cattle had strayed into the road.",
          "They got lost when they strayed too far from the path.",
          "The ship strayed off course during the storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start thinking or talking about a different subject from the one you should be giving attention to:",
        "examples": [
          "I think we've strayed too far from our original plan.",
          "Sorry - I've strayed from the subject."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pet that no longer has a home or cannot find its home:",
        "examples": [
          "a stray dog",
          "\"Who owns that cat?\" \"I don't know. I think it must be a stray.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Stray things have moved apart from similar things and are not in their expected or intended place:",
        "examples": [
          "There are still a few stray spots of paint on the window pane.",
          "Several journalists have been killed or injured by stray bullets while reporting on the civil war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move away from a place where you should be or from a direction in which you should go:",
        "examples": [
          "The children were told to stay together and not to stray.",
          "The plane disappeared after straying several hundred miles off course."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal) having no home, or lost:",
        "examples": [
          "Eric and Lise rescued the stray cat and named her Pashmina."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Stray also means happening by chance and lacking direction:",
        "examples": [
          "It was just a stray thought I had while washing the dishes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that is lost or has no home:",
        "examples": [
          "We have given a home to a number of strays."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "streak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin mark that is easily noticed because it is very different from the area surrounding it:",
        "examples": [
          "The window cleaner left dirty streaks on the windows.",
          "I dye my hair to hide my grey streaks.",
          "streak of Meteors produce streaks of light as they burn up in the earth's atmosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an often unpleasant characteristic that is very different from other characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "stubborn streak Her stubborn streak makes her very difficult to work with sometimes.",
          "competitive streak You need to have a competitive streak when you're working in marketing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of good or bad luck:",
        "examples": [
          "lucky streak I just hope my lucky streak continues until the world championships.",
          "losing streak Their longest losing streak has been three games.",
          "on a streak After winning a couple of bets, he thought he was on a winning streak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happens or is done over a period of time without a break:",
        "examples": [
          "The thunderstorm ended a streak of 90 days without any rain.",
          "She asked me if I would start a streak with her on Snapchat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move somewhere extremely quickly, usually in a straight line:",
        "examples": [
          "streak down The motorbike streaked off down the street.",
          "streak past Did you see that bird streak past the window?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run naked through a public place in order to attract attention or to express strong disapproval of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have long, thin noticeable lines of a different colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Doesn't Chris look good with her hair streaked?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark of a color that is different from what surrounds it, or a thin strip of light:",
        "examples": [
          "Streaks of gray and black colored the marble.",
          "The comet appeared as a dazzling streak in the sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an obvious characteristic in a personality:",
        "examples": [
          "He seems to have a mean streak that I hadn’t noticed before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period during which a series of things happens:",
        "examples": [
          "What will the team do after this memorable eight-game winning streak?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The space shuttle rose from its launching pad and streaked into the sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make lines of a different color in or on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her cheeks were streaked with sweat and dirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which something continues to happen, for example to go up or down in value or to succeed or fail:",
        "examples": [
          "a streak of sth Stocks tumbled Thursday, ending a three-session streak of record highs.",
          "a winning/losing streak Wall Street broke a three-day losing streak as the Dow closed up 137.33 points at 9188.15."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of someone's personality:",
        "examples": [
          "an ambitous/competitive/independent streak",
          "a streak of determination/independence/arrogance"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "streaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move somewhere extremely quickly, usually in a straight line:",
        "examples": [
          "streak down The motorbike streaked off down the street.",
          "streak past Did you see that bird streak past the window?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run naked through a public place in order to attract attention or to express strong disapproval of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have long, thin noticeable lines of a different colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Doesn't Chris look good with her hair streaked?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "streaks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin mark that is easily noticed because it is very different from the area surrounding it:",
        "examples": [
          "The window cleaner left dirty streaks on the windows.",
          "I dye my hair to hide my grey streaks.",
          "streak of Meteors produce streaks of light as they burn up in the earth's atmosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an often unpleasant characteristic that is very different from other characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "stubborn streak Her stubborn streak makes her very difficult to work with sometimes.",
          "competitive streak You need to have a competitive streak when you're working in marketing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short period of good or bad luck:",
        "examples": [
          "lucky streak I just hope my lucky streak continues until the world championships.",
          "losing streak Their longest losing streak has been three games.",
          "on a streak After winning a couple of bets, he thought he was on a winning streak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happens or is done over a period of time without a break:",
        "examples": [
          "The thunderstorm ended a streak of 90 days without any rain.",
          "She asked me if I would start a streak with her on Snapchat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move somewhere extremely quickly, usually in a straight line:",
        "examples": [
          "streak down The motorbike streaked off down the street.",
          "streak past Did you see that bird streak past the window?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to run naked through a public place in order to attract attention or to express strong disapproval of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have long, thin noticeable lines of a different colour:",
        "examples": [
          "Doesn't Chris look good with her hair streaked?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark of a color that is different from what surrounds it, or a thin strip of light:",
        "examples": [
          "Streaks of gray and black colored the marble.",
          "The comet appeared as a dazzling streak in the sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an obvious characteristic in a personality:",
        "examples": [
          "He seems to have a mean streak that I hadn’t noticed before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period during which a series of things happens:",
        "examples": [
          "What will the team do after this memorable eight-game winning streak?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The space shuttle rose from its launching pad and streaked into the sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make lines of a different color in or on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Her cheeks were streaked with sweat and dirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which something continues to happen, for example to go up or down in value or to succeed or fail:",
        "examples": [
          "a streak of sth Stocks tumbled Thursday, ending a three-session streak of record highs.",
          "a winning/losing streak Wall Street broke a three-day losing streak as the Dow closed up 137.33 points at 9188.15."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of someone's personality:",
        "examples": [
          "an ambitous/competitive/independent streak",
          "a streak of determination/independence/arrogance"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stream": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "water that flows naturally along a fixed route formed by a channel cut into rock or ground, usually at ground level:",
        "examples": [
          "a mountain stream",
          "underground streams",
          "stream flows There's a bubbling stream that flows through their property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any current of water or liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "blood stream the level of cholesterol in your blood stream"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the direction in which water is moving:",
        "examples": [
          "She stopped rowing and let the boat float with the stream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous flow of things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "steady stream There has been a steady stream of phone calls from worried customers.",
          "constant stream I had a constant stream of visitors while I was ill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of school students with similar ability who are approximately the same age and are taught together:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm in the A stream for maths, and the B stream for English.",
          "the top/bottom stream"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to flow somewhere or produce liquid, quickly and in large amounts without stopping:",
        "examples": [
          "tears stream down someone’s face There were tears streaming down his face.",
          "blood streams from One woman was carried from the scene of the accident with blood streaming from her head.",
          "UK I've got a terrible cold and my nose has been streaming all week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move continuously in one direction:",
        "examples": [
          "stream out of We were all very excited as we streamed out of our final exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send or receive sound or video directly over the internet as a continuous flow:",
        "examples": [
          "On YouTube, millions of videos are streamed every day.",
          "To pick up this signal, you will need a high-speed internet connection to stream it to your computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to group and teach together school students with similar abilities who are approximately the same age:",
        "examples": [
          "In Britain, we start to stream the children in year 10."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small river that flows on or below the surface of the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "Rivers are wider, deeper, and longer than streams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous flow:",
        "examples": [
          "The faucet leaked in a steady stream.",
          "An endless stream of traffic clogged the roads today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send continuous sound or moving images using computers:",
        "examples": [
          "Wi-fi networking allows you to stream music from a PC to the device."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move continuously:",
        "examples": [
          "Record numbers of applications were streaming into our offices.",
          "Tears streamed down her cheeks.",
          "Sunlight was streaming through the window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular flow of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Utilities have a steady stream of cash coming in from their customers.",
          "Fees for advising on acquisitions represent a large part of big banks' income streams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of things or people of a similar type that happen or are seen one after the other:",
        "examples": [
          "a/the stream of sth A bankruptcy filing would add to the stream of business failures that have plagued corporate America.",
          "a steady/constant/continuous stream of sth/sb At the moment, we're seeing a steady stream of people in trouble from refinancings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to be used to produce or manufacture something:",
        "examples": [
          "New power plants need to come on stream by 2016-17."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to listen to or watch sound or video on a computer, mobile phone, etc. directly from the internet rather than downloading it and saving it first, or to send sound or video in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "stream video/music/files You can now use your home wi-fi wireless network to stream music from your PC.",
          "Streaming channels to individual handsets takes up a lot of network capacity.",
          "Although TV and other video can be streamed over 3G networks, it is not a broadcast technology."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "streamed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to flow somewhere or produce liquid, quickly and in large amounts without stopping:",
        "examples": [
          "tears stream down someone’s face There were tears streaming down his face.",
          "blood streams from One woman was carried from the scene of the accident with blood streaming from her head.",
          "UK I've got a terrible cold and my nose has been streaming all week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move continuously in one direction:",
        "examples": [
          "stream out of We were all very excited as we streamed out of our final exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send or receive sound or video directly over the internet as a continuous flow:",
        "examples": [
          "On YouTube, millions of videos are streamed every day.",
          "To pick up this signal, you will need a high-speed internet connection to stream it to your computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to group and teach together school students with similar abilities who are approximately the same age:",
        "examples": [
          "In Britain, we start to stream the children in year 10."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "streaming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of listening to or watching sound or video directly from the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "NTV Sports now comes with free live streaming for mobile devices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting school students with similar abilities in a group and teaching them together:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people object to streaming because it gives an unfair advantage to intelligent children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you have a streaming cold, your nose and eyes are producing a lot of liquid because you have a common infection.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "playing continuously as sound or moving images are sent in a flow directly from the Internet to a computer :",
        "examples": [
          "Jeff's new cell phone receives streaming video."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending sound or video to a computer, mobile phone, etc. directly from the internet so that it does not need to be downloaded and saved first:",
        "examples": [
          "You can watch live streaming of our interactive service on our website.",
          "video/audio/online streaming"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "streamlined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "improved or made simpler:",
        "examples": [
          "a streamlined system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "designed or arranged in a way that makes movement easier through air or water:",
        "examples": [
          "a streamlined shape/appearance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a streamlined business, process, activity, etc. has been made simpler and more effective by reducing costs, the number of people involved in it, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks to new technologies, manufacturing has become more flexible, streamlined, and efficient, and has resulted in a higher quality of product.",
          "Our streamlined approach has kept our costs between 20% and 25% lower than those of our competitors.",
          "streamlined operations/procedures/processes",
          "a streamlined structure/system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a streamlined design or product has a smooth, attractive shape:",
        "examples": [
          "Our latest model has been revamped to give it a more modern, streamlined look."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "streams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "water that flows naturally along a fixed route formed by a channel cut into rock or ground, usually at ground level:",
        "examples": [
          "a mountain stream",
          "underground streams",
          "stream flows There's a bubbling stream that flows through their property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any current of water or liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "blood stream the level of cholesterol in your blood stream"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the direction in which water is moving:",
        "examples": [
          "She stopped rowing and let the boat float with the stream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous flow of things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "steady stream There has been a steady stream of phone calls from worried customers.",
          "constant stream I had a constant stream of visitors while I was ill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of school students with similar ability who are approximately the same age and are taught together:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm in the A stream for maths, and the B stream for English.",
          "the top/bottom stream"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to flow somewhere or produce liquid, quickly and in large amounts without stopping:",
        "examples": [
          "tears stream down someone’s face There were tears streaming down his face.",
          "blood streams from One woman was carried from the scene of the accident with blood streaming from her head.",
          "UK I've got a terrible cold and my nose has been streaming all week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move continuously in one direction:",
        "examples": [
          "stream out of We were all very excited as we streamed out of our final exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send or receive sound or video directly over the internet as a continuous flow:",
        "examples": [
          "On YouTube, millions of videos are streamed every day.",
          "To pick up this signal, you will need a high-speed internet connection to stream it to your computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to group and teach together school students with similar abilities who are approximately the same age:",
        "examples": [
          "In Britain, we start to stream the children in year 10."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small river that flows on or below the surface of the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "Rivers are wider, deeper, and longer than streams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous flow:",
        "examples": [
          "The faucet leaked in a steady stream.",
          "An endless stream of traffic clogged the roads today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send continuous sound or moving images using computers:",
        "examples": [
          "Wi-fi networking allows you to stream music from a PC to the device."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move continuously:",
        "examples": [
          "Record numbers of applications were streaming into our offices.",
          "Tears streamed down her cheeks.",
          "Sunlight was streaming through the window."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a regular flow of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Utilities have a steady stream of cash coming in from their customers.",
          "Fees for advising on acquisitions represent a large part of big banks' income streams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of things or people of a similar type that happen or are seen one after the other:",
        "examples": [
          "a/the stream of sth A bankruptcy filing would add to the stream of business failures that have plagued corporate America.",
          "a steady/constant/continuous stream of sth/sb At the moment, we're seeing a steady stream of people in trouble from refinancings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to be used to produce or manufacture something:",
        "examples": [
          "New power plants need to come on stream by 2016-17."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to listen to or watch sound or video on a computer, mobile phone, etc. directly from the internet rather than downloading it and saving it first, or to send sound or video in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "stream video/music/files You can now use your home wi-fi wireless network to stream music from your PC.",
          "Streaming channels to individual handsets takes up a lot of network capacity.",
          "Although TV and other video can be streamed over 3G networks, it is not a broadcast technology."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "street": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a road in a city or town that has buildings that are usually close together along one or both sides:",
        "examples": [
          "The streets were strewn with rubbish after the parade.",
          "a street map",
          "across the street Our daughter lives just across the street from us.",
          "in/on Main, Cherry, etc. Street Diane's house is in/on Cherry Street.",
          "walk down the street Men whistle at us when we're just walking down the street.",
          "cross the street Make sure you look both ways when you cross the street.",
          "deserted street The town's streets were deserted by dusk.",
          "roam the streets At five in the morning, there were still crowds of people roaming the streets.",
          "street vendor I bought these sunglasses from a street vendor in Florence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When people take to the streets, they express their opposition to something in public and often violently:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of people have taken to the streets to protest against the military coup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a road in a city or town, usually with buildings along one or both sides:",
        "examples": [
          "Our daughter lives across the street from us.",
          "Look both ways when you cross the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A street sometimes means a road and the sidewalks (= paths) along it:",
        "examples": [
          "The streets were full of people.",
          "A group of laughing children ran down the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to Wall Street :",
        "examples": [
          "The company has missed its profit forecasts and disappointed the Street a number of times."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "streetcar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electric vehicle that transports people, usually in cities, and goes along metal tracks in the road:",
        "examples": [
          "The cheapest way of seeing the city is to take a streetcar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a trolley",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "streetlight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a light in or at the side of a road or public area that is usually supported on a tall post:",
        "examples": [
          "He crashed his car into a streetlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light, usually on a tall post, that lights a road at night",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "streetlights": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a light in or at the side of a road or public area that is usually supported on a tall post:",
        "examples": [
          "He crashed his car into a streetlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light, usually on a tall post, that lights a road at night",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "streets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a road in a city or town that has buildings that are usually close together along one or both sides:",
        "examples": [
          "The streets were strewn with rubbish after the parade.",
          "a street map",
          "across the street Our daughter lives just across the street from us.",
          "in/on Main, Cherry, etc. Street Diane's house is in/on Cherry Street.",
          "walk down the street Men whistle at us when we're just walking down the street.",
          "cross the street Make sure you look both ways when you cross the street.",
          "deserted street The town's streets were deserted by dusk.",
          "roam the streets At five in the morning, there were still crowds of people roaming the streets.",
          "street vendor I bought these sunglasses from a street vendor in Florence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When people take to the streets, they express their opposition to something in public and often violently:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of people have taken to the streets to protest against the military coup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a road in a city or town, usually with buildings along one or both sides:",
        "examples": [
          "Our daughter lives across the street from us.",
          "Look both ways when you cross the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A street sometimes means a road and the sidewalks (= paths) along it:",
        "examples": [
          "The streets were full of people.",
          "A group of laughing children ran down the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to Wall Street :",
        "examples": [
          "The company has missed its profit forecasts and disappointed the Street a number of times."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "streetwise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to deal successfully with dangerous or difficult situations in big towns or cities where there is a lot of crime:",
        "examples": [
          "McDonald was as streetwise as any of the criminals he had investigated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strength": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to do things that need a lot of physical or mental effort:",
        "examples": [
          "She had the strength and stamina to take the lead and win the gold medal.",
          "Admitting you've made a mistake is a sign of strength, not weakness.",
          "He showed great strength of character when he refused to accept the bribes.",
          "We will struggle on, drawing our strength from the courage of others.",
          "Much of the country's military strength lies in its missile force."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which something is strong or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "If the two parties joined forces, their combined strength would be 127 seats.",
          "You can gauge (= measure) the strength of a democracy by the way it treats its minorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "She's well aware of her strengths and weaknesses as an artist.",
          "His greatest strengths are his determination and resilience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the current strength of the city's police force?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Demonstrators arrived in strength to protest against the military action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a group is below strength, it consists of fewer people or members than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The office will be below strength in August when a lot of people will be away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the best level of ability possible:",
        "examples": [
          "He is not expected to be at full strength for the rest of the season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with the complete number of people who are usually in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Staff cuts have meant that we haven't been working at full strength for a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to do things that demand physical effort, or the degree to which something is strong or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "After having surgery, it takes a while to get your strength back.",
          "Making baskets requires skill more than physical strength.",
          "The storm is gathering/gaining strength."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The strength of a drug is its ability to have an effect.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "bravery in dealing with difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "He showed real strength in refusing to change his vote in spite of the call from the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a positive quality that makes you more effective:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The plan had both strengths and weaknesses.",
          "[ C ] Her drive to succeed was a real strength."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The strength of a company or economy is its ability to produce goods, profits, and jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a period of continuing economic strength"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Estimates of enemy troop strengths differed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of power or influence that someone or something has:",
        "examples": [
          "Advertising revenues in the UK have remained flat, although this has been offset by strength in the company's South African and Australasian operations.",
          "the strength of sth The outlook is uncertain and we cannot rely on the strength of economic recovery in the near future.",
          "the strength of an economy/market/brand After the 110p plunge on Friday, the stock remained at 622p despite the strength of the market generally.",
          "We are continuing to build strength in key areas of the business.",
          "economic/financial/market strength",
          "Both firms have strong cash balances, good relative strength, and are in fast-growing sectors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality that someone or something has that helps them succeed or make progress:",
        "examples": [
          "One of our strengths as a global brand has been our ability to adapt to local trends.",
          "the strength of sb/sth Keeping employee morale high is considered to be the strength of many Japanese organizations.",
          "Our Performance Management System identifies strengths and weaknesses in performance.",
          "biggest/greatest/key strength A key strength of the internet is that it permits seamless communication without regard to national boundaries.",
          "build on/focus on/look to sb's strengths A good branding intiative builds on a firm's strengths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how much value one currency has compared to the currencies of other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Continuing weakness in Europe has added to sterling's strength against the dollar.",
          "the strength of the euro/dollar/pound Many UK tourists have been discouraged from travelling abroad by the strength of the euro."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how strong or well made a product or material is and so how likely it is to be damaged or broken:",
        "examples": [
          "the strength of sth Amid questions about the strength of newly designed hurricane housing, engineers will evaluate how well the structures are attached to the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how well electrical or radio waves are received by a radio, television, or mobile phone in order to produce a sound, picture, or message:",
        "examples": [
          "Laptops and handhelds can lose signal strength as you move from one side of a building to the other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total number of people who work for a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The strength of the workforce has doubled over the past two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more and more successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has gone from strength to strength, investing heavily in new models and technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something happens on the strength of something else, it is caused by that thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares are up 5.5p to 628p on the strength of higher oil prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use the advantages that you or another person or thing already have in order to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The globalization of services in international business has played to India's strengths."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strengthen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something stronger or more effective, or to become stronger or more effective:",
        "examples": [
          "They have been strengthening their border defences in preparation for war.",
          "His battle against cancer has strengthened his belief in God.",
          "The accident strengthens the case for better safety measures at fairgrounds.",
          "The bank loan has greatly strengthened our financial position.",
          "The organization's aim is to strengthen the cultural ties between Britain and Germany.",
          "The rise in US interest rates caused the dollar to strengthen (= increase in value) against all the Asian currencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more effective, or to make something more effective:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Somehow his illness strengthened their marriage and brought them closer together.",
          "[ T ] Parents can strengthen ties with their children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more powerful or more difficult to break, or to make something stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] If something isn’t done to strengthen the railroad bridge, it may collapse.",
          "[ I ] The tone of her voice strengthened suddenly.",
          "[ T ] Exercise will strengthen your legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something more effective or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "A discussion paper aiming to strengthen the EU's competition regime has been circulated amongst commissioners.",
          "Research and development expenses amounted to €76m in the first six months, reflecting the company's desire to further strengthen its technological leadership.",
          "Recent efforts have been made to strengthen the role of outside directors.",
          "strengthen your position/performance/control Mobile operators need to strengthen their control over revenue and profit.",
          "strengthen laws/regulations/mechanisms The Oil Conservation Division is in the process of trying to strengthen regulations over oil waste pits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if the financial position of a company, economy, etc. strengthens, or if something strengthens it, it improves:",
        "examples": [
          "Proceeds of the sale will be used to pay off existing debt in order to strengthen the balance sheet.",
          "Year-on-year GDP growth continued to strengthen in the first quarter.",
          "be strengthened (by sth) Their market position has been strengthened by the purchase of their main US rival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a currency strengthens, or if something strengthens it, it increases in value compared to other currencies:",
        "examples": [
          "The euro strengthened against the dollar.",
          "a strengthening dollar/euro/yen, etc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve someone's chances of success:",
        "examples": [
          "A deal with JFK airport would strengthen our hand in winning more overseas contracts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strengthened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something stronger or more effective, or to become stronger or more effective:",
        "examples": [
          "They have been strengthening their border defences in preparation for war.",
          "His battle against cancer has strengthened his belief in God.",
          "The accident strengthens the case for better safety measures at fairgrounds.",
          "The bank loan has greatly strengthened our financial position.",
          "The organization's aim is to strengthen the cultural ties between Britain and Germany.",
          "The rise in US interest rates caused the dollar to strengthen (= increase in value) against all the Asian currencies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strengthening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something stronger or more effective, or to become stronger or more effective:",
        "examples": [
          "They have been strengthening their border defences in preparation for war.",
          "His battle against cancer has strengthened his belief in God.",
          "The accident strengthens the case for better safety measures at fairgrounds.",
          "The bank loan has greatly strengthened our financial position.",
          "The organization's aim is to strengthen the cultural ties between Britain and Germany.",
          "The rise in US interest rates caused the dollar to strengthen (= increase in value) against all the Asian currencies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strengthens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something stronger or more effective, or to become stronger or more effective:",
        "examples": [
          "They have been strengthening their border defences in preparation for war.",
          "His battle against cancer has strengthened his belief in God.",
          "The accident strengthens the case for better safety measures at fairgrounds.",
          "The bank loan has greatly strengthened our financial position.",
          "The organization's aim is to strengthen the cultural ties between Britain and Germany.",
          "The rise in US interest rates caused the dollar to strengthen (= increase in value) against all the Asian currencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more effective, or to make something more effective:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Somehow his illness strengthened their marriage and brought them closer together.",
          "[ T ] Parents can strengthen ties with their children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more powerful or more difficult to break, or to make something stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] If something isn’t done to strengthen the railroad bridge, it may collapse.",
          "[ I ] The tone of her voice strengthened suddenly.",
          "[ T ] Exercise will strengthen your legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something more effective or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "A discussion paper aiming to strengthen the EU's competition regime has been circulated amongst commissioners.",
          "Research and development expenses amounted to €76m in the first six months, reflecting the company's desire to further strengthen its technological leadership.",
          "Recent efforts have been made to strengthen the role of outside directors.",
          "strengthen your position/performance/control Mobile operators need to strengthen their control over revenue and profit.",
          "strengthen laws/regulations/mechanisms The Oil Conservation Division is in the process of trying to strengthen regulations over oil waste pits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if the financial position of a company, economy, etc. strengthens, or if something strengthens it, it improves:",
        "examples": [
          "Proceeds of the sale will be used to pay off existing debt in order to strengthen the balance sheet.",
          "Year-on-year GDP growth continued to strengthen in the first quarter.",
          "be strengthened (by sth) Their market position has been strengthened by the purchase of their main US rival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a currency strengthens, or if something strengthens it, it increases in value compared to other currencies:",
        "examples": [
          "The euro strengthened against the dollar.",
          "a strengthening dollar/euro/yen, etc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve someone's chances of success:",
        "examples": [
          "A deal with JFK airport would strengthen our hand in winning more overseas contracts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strengths": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to do things that need a lot of physical or mental effort:",
        "examples": [
          "She had the strength and stamina to take the lead and win the gold medal.",
          "Admitting you've made a mistake is a sign of strength, not weakness.",
          "He showed great strength of character when he refused to accept the bribes.",
          "We will struggle on, drawing our strength from the courage of others.",
          "Much of the country's military strength lies in its missile force."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which something is strong or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "If the two parties joined forces, their combined strength would be 127 seats.",
          "You can gauge (= measure) the strength of a democracy by the way it treats its minorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "She's well aware of her strengths and weaknesses as an artist.",
          "His greatest strengths are his determination and resilience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "What's the current strength of the city's police force?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Demonstrators arrived in strength to protest against the military action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a group is below strength, it consists of fewer people or members than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The office will be below strength in August when a lot of people will be away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the best level of ability possible:",
        "examples": [
          "He is not expected to be at full strength for the rest of the season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with the complete number of people who are usually in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Staff cuts have meant that we haven't been working at full strength for a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to do things that demand physical effort, or the degree to which something is strong or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "After having surgery, it takes a while to get your strength back.",
          "Making baskets requires skill more than physical strength.",
          "The storm is gathering/gaining strength."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The strength of a drug is its ability to have an effect.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "bravery in dealing with difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "He showed real strength in refusing to change his vote in spite of the call from the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a positive quality that makes you more effective:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The plan had both strengths and weaknesses.",
          "[ C ] Her drive to succeed was a real strength."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The strength of a company or economy is its ability to produce goods, profits, and jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a period of continuing economic strength"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Estimates of enemy troop strengths differed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of power or influence that someone or something has:",
        "examples": [
          "Advertising revenues in the UK have remained flat, although this has been offset by strength in the company's South African and Australasian operations.",
          "the strength of sth The outlook is uncertain and we cannot rely on the strength of economic recovery in the near future.",
          "the strength of an economy/market/brand After the 110p plunge on Friday, the stock remained at 622p despite the strength of the market generally.",
          "We are continuing to build strength in key areas of the business.",
          "economic/financial/market strength",
          "Both firms have strong cash balances, good relative strength, and are in fast-growing sectors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality that someone or something has that helps them succeed or make progress:",
        "examples": [
          "One of our strengths as a global brand has been our ability to adapt to local trends.",
          "the strength of sb/sth Keeping employee morale high is considered to be the strength of many Japanese organizations.",
          "Our Performance Management System identifies strengths and weaknesses in performance.",
          "biggest/greatest/key strength A key strength of the internet is that it permits seamless communication without regard to national boundaries.",
          "build on/focus on/look to sb's strengths A good branding intiative builds on a firm's strengths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how much value one currency has compared to the currencies of other countries:",
        "examples": [
          "Continuing weakness in Europe has added to sterling's strength against the dollar.",
          "the strength of the euro/dollar/pound Many UK tourists have been discouraged from travelling abroad by the strength of the euro."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how strong or well made a product or material is and so how likely it is to be damaged or broken:",
        "examples": [
          "the strength of sth Amid questions about the strength of newly designed hurricane housing, engineers will evaluate how well the structures are attached to the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how well electrical or radio waves are received by a radio, television, or mobile phone in order to produce a sound, picture, or message:",
        "examples": [
          "Laptops and handhelds can lose signal strength as you move from one side of a building to the other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total number of people who work for a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The strength of the workforce has doubled over the past two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become more and more successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has gone from strength to strength, investing heavily in new models and technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something happens on the strength of something else, it is caused by that thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares are up 5.5p to 628p on the strength of higher oil prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use the advantages that you or another person or thing already have in order to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The globalization of services in international business has played to India's strengths."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strenuous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort or energy:",
        "examples": [
          "He rarely does anything more strenuous than changing the channels on the television.",
          "His doctor advised him not to do any strenuous exercise.",
          "Strenuous efforts were made throughout the war to disguise the scale of civilian casualties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing or using a lot of effort or energy:",
        "examples": [
          "I think football is much more strenuous than baseball."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great worry caused by a difficult situation, or something that causes this condition:",
        "examples": [
          "under stress People under a lot of stress may experience headaches, minor pains, and sleeping difficulties.",
          "combat stress Yoga is a very effective technique for combating stress.",
          "stress and strain How do you recover from the stresses and strains of the day?",
          "stress-related Massage therapy is good for all stress-related conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation caused by too much being needed or expected from a system, resource, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "stress on The city is finding it hard to cope with stress on its housing supply.",
          "Adding 32 million people is going to put stresses on all of our systems.",
          "under stress Emergency food supplies are under stress as a result of widespread famine and war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that a word or syllable is pronounced with greater force than other words in the same sentence or other syllables in the same word:",
        "examples": [
          "The meaning of a sentence often depends on stress and intonation.",
          "stress is on When \"insert\" is a verb, the stress is on the second syllable, but when it is a noun, the stress is on the first syllable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a force that acts in a way that often changes the shape of an object:",
        "examples": [
          "Computers work out the stresses that such a craft will encounter in flight.",
          "put stress on Jogging puts a lot of stress on your knee joints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emphasis:",
        "examples": [
          "lay stress on During his speech, he laid particular stress on the freedom of the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give emphasis or special importance to something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] He is careful to stress (that) the laboratory's safety standards are the best in the country.",
          "stress the importance of I'd just like to stress the importance of neatness and politeness in this job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pronounce a word or syllable with greater force than other words in the same sentence or other syllables in the same word, or to play a musical note with greater force than others in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "In the word \"engine\" you should stress the first syllable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel worried and nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't stress over it - we'll soon get it sorted out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a system, resource, etc. experience difficulties by needing or expecting too much from it:",
        "examples": [
          "You can only stress the system so much before it starts to break down.",
          "Rural landscapes, stressed by drought, are turning brown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worry caused by a difficult situation, or something that causes this condition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Luis is under a lot of stress right now.",
          "[ C ] It’s hard to cope with the stresses of raising a family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a force that tends to change the shape or strength of an object:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] If a metal object experiences constant stress, it may bend or break."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pronouncing of a word or syllable with greater force than other words in the same sentence or other syllables in the same word:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The main stress in the word \"command\" is on the second syllable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "special importance or emphasis that is given to something:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s constant stress on status in this community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give special importance or emphasis to something:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d like to stress the differences between our opinions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pronounce a word or syllable with greater force than other words in the same sentence or other syllables in the same word:",
        "examples": [
          "In the word \"engine,\" you should stress the first syllable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of worry and unhappiness because you have too much work or too many problems to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "Successful managers need to be able to make tough decisions under stress.",
          "She was off work for four weeks with a stress-related illness.",
          "More women are now working full-time, with all the stresses and strains that brings.",
          "Workplace culture is an important factor in levels of stress.",
          "stress management/reduction",
          "work/workplace/occupational stress",
          "cope with/deal with/handle stress Firms need to find ways of helping executives deal with stress.",
          "experience/suffer from stress According to the survey, over half a million workers believed they suffered from stress.",
          "reduce/relieve/ease stress Flexible work policies can reduce stress.",
          "be under stress People who are under stress are more likely to have accidents at work.",
          "cause (sb) stress Delays in payment cause stress and financial hardship.",
          "a cause/source of stress Work is the third most frequent cause of stress.",
          "take the stress out of sth Satellite-navigation systems take the stress out of driving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "problems caused by a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "financial/fiscal stress",
          "be under stress Many of our businesses are under stress right now because of the slow economy.",
          "stress(es) on sth Disappointing figures have once again highlighted stresses on the public finances.",
          "place/put/reduce stress on sth A new transmission line would reduce stress on electricity systems across the mid-Atlantic region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an official speech or report places, lays, or puts stress on something, it emphasizes it:",
        "examples": [
          "We should develop a more dynamic conception of equality, placing more stress on opportunity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to emphasize something:",
        "examples": [
          "We want to stress how careful we are when assessing credit risk.",
          "It is important to stress that economic and social cohesion is a political priority of the European Union.",
          "With the growth of the Internet, I cannot stress how important it is for new businesses to act fast in registering trademarks.",
          "The report stressed that by proactively dealing with climate-change issues, companies can earn a voice in planning policy.",
          "stress the importance/need The group has spent much of its time stressing the need for debt relief for Africa.",
          "be keen/at pains/quick to stress After the budget, the Chancellor was keen to stress how the average earner with two children will be better off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become very worried or unhappy because you have too much work or too many problems to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "Try not to stress too much about things."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stressed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "worried and nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "feel stressed She's been feeling very stressed since she started her new job.",
          "I was really stressed out before finals.",
          "Grandparents can often devote more time to kids than stressed parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worried and nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids are sick, I just lost my baby-sitter, and our toilet doesn’t work – no wonder I feel stressed-out!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worried and unhappy because you have too much work or too many problems to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "stressed (out) workers/business people/commuters",
          "be/get/feel stressed (out) A quarter of workers interviewed said they felt 'highly stressed' at work.",
          "more/less/very stressed I feel less stressed since I've been working just part time.",
          "be stressed out about/by/over sth I'm really stressed out about work at the moment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stresses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great worry caused by a difficult situation, or something that causes this condition:",
        "examples": [
          "under stress People under a lot of stress may experience headaches, minor pains, and sleeping difficulties.",
          "combat stress Yoga is a very effective technique for combating stress.",
          "stress and strain How do you recover from the stresses and strains of the day?",
          "stress-related Massage therapy is good for all stress-related conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult situation caused by too much being needed or expected from a system, resource, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "stress on The city is finding it hard to cope with stress on its housing supply.",
          "Adding 32 million people is going to put stresses on all of our systems.",
          "under stress Emergency food supplies are under stress as a result of widespread famine and war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that a word or syllable is pronounced with greater force than other words in the same sentence or other syllables in the same word:",
        "examples": [
          "The meaning of a sentence often depends on stress and intonation.",
          "stress is on When \"insert\" is a verb, the stress is on the second syllable, but when it is a noun, the stress is on the first syllable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a force that acts in a way that often changes the shape of an object:",
        "examples": [
          "Computers work out the stresses that such a craft will encounter in flight.",
          "put stress on Jogging puts a lot of stress on your knee joints."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emphasis:",
        "examples": [
          "lay stress on During his speech, he laid particular stress on the freedom of the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give emphasis or special importance to something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] He is careful to stress (that) the laboratory's safety standards are the best in the country.",
          "stress the importance of I'd just like to stress the importance of neatness and politeness in this job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pronounce a word or syllable with greater force than other words in the same sentence or other syllables in the same word, or to play a musical note with greater force than others in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "In the word \"engine\" you should stress the first syllable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel worried and nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't stress over it - we'll soon get it sorted out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a system, resource, etc. experience difficulties by needing or expecting too much from it:",
        "examples": [
          "You can only stress the system so much before it starts to break down.",
          "Rural landscapes, stressed by drought, are turning brown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worry caused by a difficult situation, or something that causes this condition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Luis is under a lot of stress right now.",
          "[ C ] It’s hard to cope with the stresses of raising a family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a force that tends to change the shape or strength of an object:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] If a metal object experiences constant stress, it may bend or break."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pronouncing of a word or syllable with greater force than other words in the same sentence or other syllables in the same word:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The main stress in the word \"command\" is on the second syllable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "special importance or emphasis that is given to something:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s constant stress on status in this community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give special importance or emphasis to something:",
        "examples": [
          "I’d like to stress the differences between our opinions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pronounce a word or syllable with greater force than other words in the same sentence or other syllables in the same word:",
        "examples": [
          "In the word \"engine,\" you should stress the first syllable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of worry and unhappiness because you have too much work or too many problems to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "Successful managers need to be able to make tough decisions under stress.",
          "She was off work for four weeks with a stress-related illness.",
          "More women are now working full-time, with all the stresses and strains that brings.",
          "Workplace culture is an important factor in levels of stress.",
          "stress management/reduction",
          "work/workplace/occupational stress",
          "cope with/deal with/handle stress Firms need to find ways of helping executives deal with stress.",
          "experience/suffer from stress According to the survey, over half a million workers believed they suffered from stress.",
          "reduce/relieve/ease stress Flexible work policies can reduce stress.",
          "be under stress People who are under stress are more likely to have accidents at work.",
          "cause (sb) stress Delays in payment cause stress and financial hardship.",
          "a cause/source of stress Work is the third most frequent cause of stress.",
          "take the stress out of sth Satellite-navigation systems take the stress out of driving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "problems caused by a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "financial/fiscal stress",
          "be under stress Many of our businesses are under stress right now because of the slow economy.",
          "stress(es) on sth Disappointing figures have once again highlighted stresses on the public finances.",
          "place/put/reduce stress on sth A new transmission line would reduce stress on electricity systems across the mid-Atlantic region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an official speech or report places, lays, or puts stress on something, it emphasizes it:",
        "examples": [
          "We should develop a more dynamic conception of equality, placing more stress on opportunity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to emphasize something:",
        "examples": [
          "We want to stress how careful we are when assessing credit risk.",
          "It is important to stress that economic and social cohesion is a political priority of the European Union.",
          "With the growth of the Internet, I cannot stress how important it is for new businesses to act fast in registering trademarks.",
          "The report stressed that by proactively dealing with climate-change issues, companies can earn a voice in planning policy.",
          "stress the importance/need The group has spent much of its time stressing the need for debt relief for Africa.",
          "be keen/at pains/quick to stress After the budget, the Chancellor was keen to stress how the average earner with two children will be better off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become very worried or unhappy because you have too much work or too many problems to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "Try not to stress too much about things."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stressful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel worried and nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "a stressful day/job",
          "Police work is physically demanding and stressful.",
          "She's very good at coping in stressful situations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing worry and anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "Working in the emergency room of a major hospital is highly stressful work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stressful situation or event is difficult to deal with and makes you feel worried and unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "stressful for sb The relocation was extremely stressful for all concerned.",
          "Exams can be a stressful time for students.",
          "a stressful job/workplace/working environment",
          "find sth stressful Most people find job interviews pretty stressful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stressing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give emphasis or special importance to something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] He is careful to stress (that) the laboratory's safety standards are the best in the country.",
          "stress the importance of I'd just like to stress the importance of neatness and politeness in this job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pronounce a word or syllable with greater force than other words in the same sentence or other syllables in the same word, or to play a musical note with greater force than others in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "In the word \"engine\" you should stress the first syllable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel worried and nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't stress over it - we'll soon get it sorted out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a system, resource, etc. experience difficulties by needing or expecting too much from it:",
        "examples": [
          "You can only stress the system so much before it starts to break down.",
          "Rural landscapes, stressed by drought, are turning brown."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stretch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to reach, often as far as possible, in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "I tripped on a piece of wire that someone had stretched across the path.",
          "stretch your hand out She stretched out her hand and helped him from his chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make your body or your arms and legs straight so that they are as long as possible, in order to exercise the joints (= place where two bones are connected) after you have been in the same place or position for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'm so tired,\" she said, yawning and stretching.",
          "It's a good idea to stretch before you do vigorous exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread over a large area or distance:",
        "examples": [
          "stretch across A huge cloud of dense smoke stretched across the horizon.",
          "stretch for The Andes stretch for 7,250 km along the west coast of South America.",
          "stretch from something to something Unsettled weather will stretch from the middle Mississippi Valley to the southern Middle Atlantic States.",
          "stretch as far as the eye can see The refugee camps stretch as far as the eye can see."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go as far as or past the usual limit of something:",
        "examples": [
          "be stretched to breaking point Many families' budgets are already stretched to breaking point.",
          "be fully stretched We can't work any harder, Paul. We're already fully stretched.",
          "stretch something to the limit This movie really stretches the patience of the audience to the limit.",
          "stretch the rules Normally, people under 18 aren't allowed, but I guess we can stretch the rules for you as it's your birthday tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to force an opponent to run a long way or work very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "be fully stretched The top seed was fully stretched by the Dutch teenager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause a material to) become longer or wider than usual as a result of pulling at the edges:",
        "examples": [
          "an exercise to stretch the leg muscles",
          "That elastic band will snap if you stretch it too far.",
          "stretch to This substance stretches to any shape you want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a material stretches, it can become longer or wider when pulled and then return to its original size:",
        "examples": [
          "stretch fabric You'll need to stretch the fabric over the frame and secure it or it will snap back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "stretch back The dispute stretches back over many years.",
          "stretch into Although we were supposed to finish this month, it looks like the work will stretch well into next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a process or task continue for a longer period of time than was originally planned:",
        "examples": [
          "stretch something out I'd like to stretch my mortgage payments out over a longer period if possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If jobs or tasks stretch you, they make you learn new things that use your skill and experience more than before:",
        "examples": [
          "My present job doesn't stretch me, so I'm looking for something more demanding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use the existing name of a brand (= a type of product or service with a particular name) for new products and services that may not seem related:",
        "examples": [
          "Previous attempts by the pharmacy to stretch the brand into areas such as dentistry and dermatology have failed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous area of land or water:",
        "examples": [
          "stretch of This particular stretch of coast is especially popular with hikers.",
          "along a five/two/etc.-mile stretch Traffic is at a standstill along a five-mile stretch of the ring-road.",
          "Some very rare birds inhabit our stretch of the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stage in a race, or a part of a racetrack:",
        "examples": [
          "final stretch She looked certain to win as she entered the final stretch.",
          "home stretch He fell as he galloped down the home stretch (= towards the finish)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of stretching:",
        "examples": [
          "have a stretch I always have a good stretch when I get up in the morning.",
          "This is a really good stretch for your hip flexors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a body position that the pitcher takes before throwing the ball, in which the pitcher must stand with one foot on the rubber and the other foot in front of it, must have their hands held separately at their sides, and then must bring both hands together in front of the chest and stop moving for a short time before throwing the ball towards the batter or to a base to try to end a runner's turn :",
        "examples": [
          "out of the stretch He pitches out of the stretch when there are runners on base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something has gone past its usual limits:",
        "examples": [
          "His idea may be a stretch, but it's not outside the realm of possibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which a material can be made longer or wider by pulling:",
        "examples": [
          "This fabric doesn't have much stretch in it, does it?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The elderly generally need far less rest than the young, and tend to sleep in several short stretches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time that a criminal spends in prison:",
        "examples": [
          "Her brother's doing a ten-year stretch for armed robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuously or without any interruptions:",
        "examples": [
          "for hours, days, etc. at a stretch There's no way I could work for ten hours at a stretch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job, task, or role that is difficult for someone because it is very different from what they usually do:",
        "examples": [
          "Playing a budding opera star was not much of a stretch for this classically trained singer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach across a distance or become longer or wider, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Rubber stretches when you pull it.",
          "[ T ] The banner was stretched across the street.",
          "[ M ] He removed his hat and stretched out his arms to embrace her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you stretch your body, your arms, or your legs, you straighten them so that they are as long as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] \"I’m so tired,\" she said, yawning and stretching her arms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go beyond, or almost beyond, the usual limit of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Buying a new dishwasher will really stretch our budget.",
          "We try to stretch ourselves in our reading group, picking books we wouldn’t ordinarily read."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread over a large area or distance:",
        "examples": [
          "A huge cloud of dense smoke stretched across the sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The dispute stretches back over many years.",
          "[ M ] I’d like to stretch my mortgage payments out for 30 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unusual and sometimes difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Playing two games in two days is a bit of a stretch for us, but I think we’ll make it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land or water:",
        "examples": [
          "Traffic is at a standstill along a five-mile stretch of Route 17 just south of Bridgeport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of straightening your body, your arms, or your legs so that they are as long as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Before jogging, you should always do some stretches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a long stretch of days with sub-zero temperatures last month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if money or other resources stretch to something, they are enough to buy or pay for something:",
        "examples": [
          "MPs and many within the pensions industry are concerned £400m will not stretch far enough.",
          "stretch to sth Our budget won't stretch to hiring any new workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make money or resources last longer than was originally planned:",
        "examples": [
          "City officials are currently struggling with how to stretch limited water supplies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something stretches money or other resources, it uses nearly all the money or resources available so that there is very little left:",
        "examples": [
          "be stretched to breaking point/the limit The aviation infrastructure has been stretched to breaking point.",
          "be stretched thin When people and funding are stretched thin, companies may find they're not putting enough resources behind the ideas that promise the greatest shareholder returns.",
          "stretch a budget/finances The takeover will stretch the company's finances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a brand that already exists to sell new and different products and services:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is trying to stretch its brand to cover anything that can be sold online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to use all their intelligence or skills:",
        "examples": [
          "My current job isn't really stretching me enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that you think will be very difficult to achieve, very expensive, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The price tag on the business may prove to be a stretch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you do something for 20 hours, etc. at a stretch, you do it continuously for that period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers on an oil rig often do 12-hour days for 14 days at a stretch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be working as hard as you possibly can:",
        "examples": [
          "OPEC members are at full stretch and cannot pump more oil."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stretched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to reach, often as far as possible, in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "I tripped on a piece of wire that someone had stretched across the path.",
          "stretch your hand out She stretched out her hand and helped him from his chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make your body or your arms and legs straight so that they are as long as possible, in order to exercise the joints (= place where two bones are connected) after you have been in the same place or position for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'm so tired,\" she said, yawning and stretching.",
          "It's a good idea to stretch before you do vigorous exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread over a large area or distance:",
        "examples": [
          "stretch across A huge cloud of dense smoke stretched across the horizon.",
          "stretch for The Andes stretch for 7,250 km along the west coast of South America.",
          "stretch from something to something Unsettled weather will stretch from the middle Mississippi Valley to the southern Middle Atlantic States.",
          "stretch as far as the eye can see The refugee camps stretch as far as the eye can see."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go as far as or past the usual limit of something:",
        "examples": [
          "be stretched to breaking point Many families' budgets are already stretched to breaking point.",
          "be fully stretched We can't work any harder, Paul. We're already fully stretched.",
          "stretch something to the limit This movie really stretches the patience of the audience to the limit.",
          "stretch the rules Normally, people under 18 aren't allowed, but I guess we can stretch the rules for you as it's your birthday tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to force an opponent to run a long way or work very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "be fully stretched The top seed was fully stretched by the Dutch teenager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause a material to) become longer or wider than usual as a result of pulling at the edges:",
        "examples": [
          "an exercise to stretch the leg muscles",
          "That elastic band will snap if you stretch it too far.",
          "stretch to This substance stretches to any shape you want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a material stretches, it can become longer or wider when pulled and then return to its original size:",
        "examples": [
          "stretch fabric You'll need to stretch the fabric over the frame and secure it or it will snap back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "stretch back The dispute stretches back over many years.",
          "stretch into Although we were supposed to finish this month, it looks like the work will stretch well into next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a process or task continue for a longer period of time than was originally planned:",
        "examples": [
          "stretch something out I'd like to stretch my mortgage payments out over a longer period if possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If jobs or tasks stretch you, they make you learn new things that use your skill and experience more than before:",
        "examples": [
          "My present job doesn't stretch me, so I'm looking for something more demanding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use the existing name of a brand (= a type of product or service with a particular name) for new products and services that may not seem related:",
        "examples": [
          "Previous attempts by the pharmacy to stretch the brand into areas such as dentistry and dermatology have failed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stretcher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a light frame made from two long poles with a cover of soft material stretched between them, used for carrying people who are ill, injured, or dead:",
        "examples": [
          "She was carried off the track on a stretcher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light bed made of cloth with poles for a frame, used for carrying people who are injured or dead",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stretchers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a light frame made from two long poles with a cover of soft material stretched between them, used for carrying people who are ill, injured, or dead:",
        "examples": [
          "She was carried off the track on a stretcher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light bed made of cloth with poles for a frame, used for carrying people who are injured or dead",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stretches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to reach, often as far as possible, in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "I tripped on a piece of wire that someone had stretched across the path.",
          "stretch your hand out She stretched out her hand and helped him from his chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make your body or your arms and legs straight so that they are as long as possible, in order to exercise the joints (= place where two bones are connected) after you have been in the same place or position for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'm so tired,\" she said, yawning and stretching.",
          "It's a good idea to stretch before you do vigorous exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread over a large area or distance:",
        "examples": [
          "stretch across A huge cloud of dense smoke stretched across the horizon.",
          "stretch for The Andes stretch for 7,250 km along the west coast of South America.",
          "stretch from something to something Unsettled weather will stretch from the middle Mississippi Valley to the southern Middle Atlantic States.",
          "stretch as far as the eye can see The refugee camps stretch as far as the eye can see."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go as far as or past the usual limit of something:",
        "examples": [
          "be stretched to breaking point Many families' budgets are already stretched to breaking point.",
          "be fully stretched We can't work any harder, Paul. We're already fully stretched.",
          "stretch something to the limit This movie really stretches the patience of the audience to the limit.",
          "stretch the rules Normally, people under 18 aren't allowed, but I guess we can stretch the rules for you as it's your birthday tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to force an opponent to run a long way or work very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "be fully stretched The top seed was fully stretched by the Dutch teenager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause a material to) become longer or wider than usual as a result of pulling at the edges:",
        "examples": [
          "an exercise to stretch the leg muscles",
          "That elastic band will snap if you stretch it too far.",
          "stretch to This substance stretches to any shape you want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a material stretches, it can become longer or wider when pulled and then return to its original size:",
        "examples": [
          "stretch fabric You'll need to stretch the fabric over the frame and secure it or it will snap back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "stretch back The dispute stretches back over many years.",
          "stretch into Although we were supposed to finish this month, it looks like the work will stretch well into next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a process or task continue for a longer period of time than was originally planned:",
        "examples": [
          "stretch something out I'd like to stretch my mortgage payments out over a longer period if possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If jobs or tasks stretch you, they make you learn new things that use your skill and experience more than before:",
        "examples": [
          "My present job doesn't stretch me, so I'm looking for something more demanding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use the existing name of a brand (= a type of product or service with a particular name) for new products and services that may not seem related:",
        "examples": [
          "Previous attempts by the pharmacy to stretch the brand into areas such as dentistry and dermatology have failed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous area of land or water:",
        "examples": [
          "stretch of This particular stretch of coast is especially popular with hikers.",
          "along a five/two/etc.-mile stretch Traffic is at a standstill along a five-mile stretch of the ring-road.",
          "Some very rare birds inhabit our stretch of the river."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stage in a race, or a part of a racetrack:",
        "examples": [
          "final stretch She looked certain to win as she entered the final stretch.",
          "home stretch He fell as he galloped down the home stretch (= towards the finish)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of stretching:",
        "examples": [
          "have a stretch I always have a good stretch when I get up in the morning.",
          "This is a really good stretch for your hip flexors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a body position that the pitcher takes before throwing the ball, in which the pitcher must stand with one foot on the rubber and the other foot in front of it, must have their hands held separately at their sides, and then must bring both hands together in front of the chest and stop moving for a short time before throwing the ball towards the batter or to a base to try to end a runner's turn :",
        "examples": [
          "out of the stretch He pitches out of the stretch when there are runners on base."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something has gone past its usual limits:",
        "examples": [
          "His idea may be a stretch, but it's not outside the realm of possibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which a material can be made longer or wider by pulling:",
        "examples": [
          "This fabric doesn't have much stretch in it, does it?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The elderly generally need far less rest than the young, and tend to sleep in several short stretches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time that a criminal spends in prison:",
        "examples": [
          "Her brother's doing a ten-year stretch for armed robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuously or without any interruptions:",
        "examples": [
          "for hours, days, etc. at a stretch There's no way I could work for ten hours at a stretch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job, task, or role that is difficult for someone because it is very different from what they usually do:",
        "examples": [
          "Playing a budding opera star was not much of a stretch for this classically trained singer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach across a distance or become longer or wider, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Rubber stretches when you pull it.",
          "[ T ] The banner was stretched across the street.",
          "[ M ] He removed his hat and stretched out his arms to embrace her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you stretch your body, your arms, or your legs, you straighten them so that they are as long as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] \"I’m so tired,\" she said, yawning and stretching her arms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go beyond, or almost beyond, the usual limit of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Buying a new dishwasher will really stretch our budget.",
          "We try to stretch ourselves in our reading group, picking books we wouldn’t ordinarily read."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread over a large area or distance:",
        "examples": [
          "A huge cloud of dense smoke stretched across the sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The dispute stretches back over many years.",
          "[ M ] I’d like to stretch my mortgage payments out for 30 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unusual and sometimes difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Playing two games in two days is a bit of a stretch for us, but I think we’ll make it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land or water:",
        "examples": [
          "Traffic is at a standstill along a five-mile stretch of Route 17 just south of Bridgeport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of straightening your body, your arms, or your legs so that they are as long as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Before jogging, you should always do some stretches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a long stretch of days with sub-zero temperatures last month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if money or other resources stretch to something, they are enough to buy or pay for something:",
        "examples": [
          "MPs and many within the pensions industry are concerned £400m will not stretch far enough.",
          "stretch to sth Our budget won't stretch to hiring any new workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make money or resources last longer than was originally planned:",
        "examples": [
          "City officials are currently struggling with how to stretch limited water supplies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something stretches money or other resources, it uses nearly all the money or resources available so that there is very little left:",
        "examples": [
          "be stretched to breaking point/the limit The aviation infrastructure has been stretched to breaking point.",
          "be stretched thin When people and funding are stretched thin, companies may find they're not putting enough resources behind the ideas that promise the greatest shareholder returns.",
          "stretch a budget/finances The takeover will stretch the company's finances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a brand that already exists to sell new and different products and services:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is trying to stretch its brand to cover anything that can be sold online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force someone to use all their intelligence or skills:",
        "examples": [
          "My current job isn't really stretching me enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that you think will be very difficult to achieve, very expensive, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The price tag on the business may prove to be a stretch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you do something for 20 hours, etc. at a stretch, you do it continuously for that period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Workers on an oil rig often do 12-hour days for 14 days at a stretch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be working as hard as you possibly can:",
        "examples": [
          "OPEC members are at full stretch and cannot pump more oil."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stretching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to reach, often as far as possible, in a particular direction:",
        "examples": [
          "I tripped on a piece of wire that someone had stretched across the path.",
          "stretch your hand out She stretched out her hand and helped him from his chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make your body or your arms and legs straight so that they are as long as possible, in order to exercise the joints (= place where two bones are connected) after you have been in the same place or position for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'm so tired,\" she said, yawning and stretching.",
          "It's a good idea to stretch before you do vigorous exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread over a large area or distance:",
        "examples": [
          "stretch across A huge cloud of dense smoke stretched across the horizon.",
          "stretch for The Andes stretch for 7,250 km along the west coast of South America.",
          "stretch from something to something Unsettled weather will stretch from the middle Mississippi Valley to the southern Middle Atlantic States.",
          "stretch as far as the eye can see The refugee camps stretch as far as the eye can see."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go as far as or past the usual limit of something:",
        "examples": [
          "be stretched to breaking point Many families' budgets are already stretched to breaking point.",
          "be fully stretched We can't work any harder, Paul. We're already fully stretched.",
          "stretch something to the limit This movie really stretches the patience of the audience to the limit.",
          "stretch the rules Normally, people under 18 aren't allowed, but I guess we can stretch the rules for you as it's your birthday tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sport, to force an opponent to run a long way or work very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "be fully stretched The top seed was fully stretched by the Dutch teenager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause a material to) become longer or wider than usual as a result of pulling at the edges:",
        "examples": [
          "an exercise to stretch the leg muscles",
          "That elastic band will snap if you stretch it too far.",
          "stretch to This substance stretches to any shape you want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a material stretches, it can become longer or wider when pulled and then return to its original size:",
        "examples": [
          "stretch fabric You'll need to stretch the fabric over the frame and secure it or it will snap back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spread over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "stretch back The dispute stretches back over many years.",
          "stretch into Although we were supposed to finish this month, it looks like the work will stretch well into next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a process or task continue for a longer period of time than was originally planned:",
        "examples": [
          "stretch something out I'd like to stretch my mortgage payments out over a longer period if possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If jobs or tasks stretch you, they make you learn new things that use your skill and experience more than before:",
        "examples": [
          "My present job doesn't stretch me, so I'm looking for something more demanding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use the existing name of a brand (= a type of product or service with a particular name) for new products and services that may not seem related:",
        "examples": [
          "Previous attempts by the pharmacy to stretch the brand into areas such as dentistry and dermatology have failed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stretchy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Stretchy material stretches or can be stretched:",
        "examples": [
          "stretchy leggings",
          "stretchy material"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stricken": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suffering severely from the effects of something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "All the oil from the stricken tanker has now leaked into the sea.",
          "My country has been stricken by war for the past five years.",
          "He has been stricken with grief since the death of his wife.",
          "emergency aid for famine-stricken countries",
          "a poverty-stricken area"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suffering severely from the effects of something:",
        "examples": [
          "She grew up in a poverty-stricken area of the state.",
          "The little boy got absolutely panic-stricken when his mother left the doctor’s office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strict": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strongly limiting someone's freedom to behave as they wish, or likely to severely punish someone if they do not obey:",
        "examples": [
          "strict with My parents were very strict with me when I was young.",
          "strict controls Stricter controls on air pollution would help to reduce acid rain.",
          "strict curfew A strict curfew has been imposed from dusk till dawn.",
          "strict guidelines We follow very strict guidelines on the use and storage of personal details on computers.",
          "strict laws Do you think stricter gun laws would reduce the murder rate in the United States?",
          "strict supervision The drug should only be administered under strict medical supervision.",
          "strict secrecy The negotiations took place in strict (= total) secrecy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exactly correct:",
        "examples": [
          "a strict translation of the text",
          "strict interpretation He would be found guilty under a strict interpretation of the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to someone who follows the rules and principles of a belief or way of living very carefully and exactly, or a belief or principle that is followed very carefully and exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "His parents were strict Catholics.",
          "strict vegetarian She's a strict vegetarian and refuses to eat any poultry or fish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the most limited meaning of a word, phrase, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "These were not funerals in the strict sense of the word; there were no caskets or physical remains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "limiting people’s freedom to behave as they wish beyond what is usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The school is an old-fashioned institution with strict discipline.",
          "Do you think stricter laws would help reduce automobile accidents?",
          "He’s not a vegetarian in the strictest sense (= if you are exact about the word’s meaning)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stricter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strongly limiting someone's freedom to behave as they wish, or likely to severely punish someone if they do not obey:",
        "examples": [
          "strict with My parents were very strict with me when I was young.",
          "strict controls Stricter controls on air pollution would help to reduce acid rain.",
          "strict curfew A strict curfew has been imposed from dusk till dawn.",
          "strict guidelines We follow very strict guidelines on the use and storage of personal details on computers.",
          "strict laws Do you think stricter gun laws would reduce the murder rate in the United States?",
          "strict supervision The drug should only be administered under strict medical supervision.",
          "strict secrecy The negotiations took place in strict (= total) secrecy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exactly correct:",
        "examples": [
          "a strict translation of the text",
          "strict interpretation He would be found guilty under a strict interpretation of the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to someone who follows the rules and principles of a belief or way of living very carefully and exactly, or a belief or principle that is followed very carefully and exactly:",
        "examples": [
          "His parents were strict Catholics.",
          "strict vegetarian She's a strict vegetarian and refuses to eat any poultry or fish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the most limited meaning of a word, phrase, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "These were not funerals in the strict sense of the word; there were no caskets or physical remains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "limiting people’s freedom to behave as they wish beyond what is usual:",
        "examples": [
          "The school is an old-fashioned institution with strict discipline.",
          "Do you think stricter laws would help reduce automobile accidents?",
          "He’s not a vegetarian in the strictest sense (= if you are exact about the word’s meaning)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strictly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that would bring severe punishment if not obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "strictly enforced The speed limit is strictly enforced on urban roads.",
          "strictly forbidden The use of cameras in this museum is strictly forbidden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a very limited or limiting way:",
        "examples": [
          "strictly confidential Should I mark this letter to your accountant \"strictly confidential\"?",
          "strictly defined The proposed change in the law would make abortion illegal except for strictly defined medical reasons.",
          "strictly limited This unrepeatable offer is only available for a strictly limited period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exactly or correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "strictly in accordance with I have acted strictly in accordance with the regulations at all times.",
          "strictly adhered to It is essential that the safety procedures are strictly adhered to.",
          "strictly comparable Their salaries are not strictly comparable (= cannot be directly compared) because of the differences in UK and US tax rates.",
          "strictly necessary Are all these questions strictly (= really) necessary?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely or entirely:",
        "examples": [
          "Photography is strictly forbidden.",
          "Public assistance is strictly limited to those who are willing to work.",
          "Strictly speaking (= Being completely accurate), pollen is like a virus in that both cannot reproduce independently."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stride": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an important positive development:",
        "examples": [
          "make strides in The West made impressive strides in improving energy efficiency after the huge rises in oil prices during the 70s.",
          "make strides to The group has made strides to expand internationally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long step when walking or running:",
        "examples": [
          "She attributes her record-breaking speed to the length of her stride."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trousers:",
        "examples": [
          "pair of strides She got a new pair of strides, and they look fab."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk somewhere quickly with long steps:",
        "examples": [
          "stride purposefully She strode purposefully up to the desk and demanded to speak to the manager.",
          "stride across/into/out of He strode across/into/out of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk somewhere quickly with long steps:",
        "examples": [
          "She strode across the room and demanded to speak to the manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important positive development:",
        "examples": [
          "They have already made great strides in improving service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a step, esp. a long step:",
        "examples": [
          "He reached me in one long stride."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strides": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "trousers:",
        "examples": [
          "pair of strides She got a new pair of strides, and they look fab.",
          "He had a hole in his strides.",
          "He let go of the case in order to hitch up his strides.",
          "He wandered around, his strides hitched low and an old hat on his head.",
          "He changed his strides before heading into town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strife": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "violent or angry disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "What are the prospects for overcoming the strife between the Christian minority and Muslim majority?",
          "20 years of civil strife have left the country's economy in ruins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "angry disagreement or violent actions:",
        "examples": [
          "civil/ethnic/political strife",
          "He led the union through several years of labor strife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disagreements between groups of people:",
        "examples": [
          "industrial/financial/political strife",
          "boardroom/internal strife"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strike": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to continue working because of an argument with an employer about working conditions, pay levels, or job losses:",
        "examples": [
          "the right to strike Democratization has brought workers the right to strike and join a trade union.",
          "strike for We're striking for better pay and improved safety standards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a person or place to suffer severely from the effects of something very unpleasant that happens suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "disaster strikes I have a life insurance policy that will take care of my family if disaster strikes.",
          "The disease has struck the whole community, sometimes wiping out whole families.",
          "earthquake strikes They predict that a large earthquake will strike the west coast before the end of the decade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or attack someone or something forcefully or violently:",
        "examples": [
          "Her car went out of control and struck an oncoming vehicle.",
          "The police have warned the public that the killer could strike again.",
          "strike someone on something The autopsy revealed that his murderer had struck him on the head with an iron bar.",
          "be struck by lightning Have you ever been struck by lightning?",
          "My golf was terrible today - I just didn't strike the ball well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kick a football, especially hard so that it travels a long distance :",
        "examples": [
          "Beckham struck the ball with precision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a clock strikes, its bells ring to show what the time is:",
        "examples": [
          "The clock was striking ten as we went into the church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a particular time strikes, a clock's bells ring to tell people what time it is:",
        "examples": [
          "Midnight had just struck when I went upstairs to bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you strike a match, you cause it to burn by rubbing it against a hard rough surface:",
        "examples": [
          "She struck a match and lit another cigarette.",
          "strike something on something He bent and struck a match on the sole of his boot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve a sudden success, such as by scoring a goal in football or taking a wicket in cricket :",
        "examples": [
          "Arsenal struck first, scoring in the twelfth minute.",
          "Johnson struck when he had Atapattu caught by Read."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something officially from a document:",
        "examples": [
          "strike something from something Please strike my name from your mailing list immediately.",
          "be struck off Several unreliable dealers have been struck off our list of authorized suppliers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover a supply of oil, gas, or gold underground:",
        "examples": [
          "strike oil The first person to strike oil in the US was Edwin Laurentine Drake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach or make an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "strike a deal Do you think the government should try to strike a deal with the terrorists?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to have a feeling or idea about something:",
        "examples": [
          "strike someone as something Doesn't it strike you as odd that he never talks about his family?",
          "be struck by I was immediately struck by the similarities between the two murders.",
          "So how does my proposition strike you? (= What do you think of it?)",
          "[ + (that) ] It strikes me (that) you'd be better off working for someone else."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a thought or idea strikes you, you suddenly think of it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] It's just struck me that I still owe you for the concert tickets.",
          "Sitting at her desk, she was struck by the thought that there had to be something more to life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your body into a particular position:",
        "examples": [
          "She may be 67, but she can still strike a sexy pose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a metal disc-shaped object such as a coin with a machine that quickly presses a picture into a piece of metal:",
        "examples": [
          "strike a coin When was the first pound coin struck?",
          "A special medal has been struck to celebrate the end of the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take down a tent or a number of tents:",
        "examples": [
          "strike a tent When the troops had exhausted food and firewood, they struck their tents and moved on.",
          "strike camp We struck camp next day and set off down the mountain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when workers refuse to work because of an argument with an employer about working conditions, pay levels, or job losses:",
        "examples": [
          "After last year's long and bitter strike, few people want more industrial action.",
          "call a strike They had to play three games with replacement players after the NFL Players Association called a strike.",
          "call for a strike Some miners were calling for a nationwide strike.",
          "lightning strike They have voted to stage lightning (= sudden and short) strikes in pursuit of their demands.",
          "stage a one-day strike We've voted to stage a series of one-day strikes.",
          "wave of strikes A wave of strikes swept the country.",
          "strike action Union leaders threatened strike action over the changes.",
          "strike ballot The result of the strike ballot will be known tomorrow morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "taking part in a strike:",
        "examples": [
          "The city's bus drivers have been on strike for three weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to strike:",
        "examples": [
          "All 2,500 employees went on strike in protest at the decision to close the factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and powerful hit or attack:",
        "examples": [
          "lightning strike Lightning conductors protect buildings and tall structures from lightning strikes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard kick of a football, especially one that makes it travel a long distance:",
        "examples": [
          "Garner scored with a 30 -yard strike in the 89th minute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, short military attack, especially one by aircraft or missiles:",
        "examples": [
          "air strike The United Nations has authorized the use of air strikes.",
          "military strike against The violence is unlikely to stop without military strikes against terrorist bases.",
          "nuclear strike Would you support a nuclear strike to bring an end to a war?",
          "launch a pre-emptive strike We have no intention of launching a pre-emptive strike, but we will retaliate if provoked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In cricket, the batter who is on strike is the one who the ball is being bowled (= thrown) to:",
        "examples": [
          "He takes the single to put Edwards back on strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the discovery underground of a valuable substance:",
        "examples": [
          "gold strike The population and settlement of Colorado expanded after the gold strike of 1858."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden success, such as a a goal in football or a wicket in cricket:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks to a couple of late strikes from Charlie, we won the game 3-2."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in bowling, a first roll of the ball that knocks down all the pins:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd bowled six consecutive strikes.",
          "She bowled poorly, with just one strike and a 130 score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in baseball) a ball that has been thrown by the pitcher and not been hit successfully when it should have been:",
        "examples": [
          "A batter is out after three strikes.",
          "Only nine of his 22 pitches were strikes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a failure, mistake, or disadvantage:",
        "examples": [
          "California's \"three strikes and you're out\" bill means that from now on criminals found guilty of three crimes are jailed for life.",
          "strike against One strike against him as a candidate is his perceived lack of charisma."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or physically attack someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A car struck the man trying to cross a major highway.",
          "[ T ] She was struck in the back of the head by a ball that was thrown across the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you strike a match, you cause it to burn by rubbing it against a rough surface.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring sudden harm, damage, or injury to a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] It was a disease that struck mainly young people.",
          "[ I ] Many public health officials fear that a similar flu virus will one day strike again.",
          "[ T ] He was stricken with polio at the age of 13 and lost the use of his legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to continue working because workers or their labor union (= employees’ organization) cannot come to an agreement with an employer over pay or other conditions of the job:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Flight attendants are threatening to strike to get more flexible schedules."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to have a feeling or idea about something:",
        "examples": [
          "From what you’ve said, it strikes me that you would be better off working for someone else.",
          "I was struck by her sincerity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To strike also means to suddenly cause someone to think of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I was immediately struck by the similarities in their appearance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover something such as oil, gas, gold, etc., underground at a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "to strike gold/oil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to or achieve a solution:",
        "examples": [
          "My children and I have struck a deal – they can play any kind of music they want as long as I don’t hear it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you strike a balance between two things, you try to give an equal amount of attention or importance to each:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a question of striking the right balance between quality and productivity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a clock) to make a sound or a series of sounds that show the time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The clock struck midnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brief military attack:",
        "examples": [
          "air/military strikes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when workers refuse to continue working because they cannot come to an agreement with an employer:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] If the teachers go on strike again and close the schools down, I don’t know what I’ll do with the kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when a group of workers refuse to work because they are not satisfied with their pay, working conditions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "In a statement, the union said there were no plans for a strike.",
          "a postal/rail workers'/miners' strike",
          "a 24-hour/2-day, etc. strike",
          "call for/call off/avoid a strike Managers sought to avoid a strike by cabin crew over sick leave rules.",
          "a strike by sb Fresh moves to stop more strikes by council workers will be made this week.",
          "a strike against sth 20% of the workforce has joined a strike against the privatization plans announced yesterday.",
          "a strike begins/ends/goes ahead The strike will begin at 6 a.m. Oct. 31 and end 24 hours later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a group of workers are on strike, they refuse to work because they are not satisfied with their pay, working conditions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Refuse collectors are on strike and rubbish is now piling up across the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a group of workers go on strike, they stop working because they are not satisfied with their pay, working conditions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Around 160 staff are due to go on strike next week in a row over pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a trade union or official organization calls, takes, or leads a group of workers out on strike, it announces that they are stopping working because they are not satisfied with their pay, working conditions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The Police Federation has refused to take its members out on strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a group of workers strike, they refuse to work because they are not satisfied with their pay, working conditions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Under current legislation, police and prison officers are not allowed to strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to do business with another person or company:",
        "examples": [
          "Takeover money has been deposited in a bank account, in expectation of striking a deal before tomorrow.",
          "The media group yesterday released the details of an agreement that it had struck with dissident investors concerning the forthcoming shareholder vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find a way to satisfy two opposing demands or needs:",
        "examples": [
          "We have recruited younger members to the board in an effort to strike a balance between popular appeal and innovative experimentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that makes you very successful or rich, especially in a way that is unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "After a slow start, the carmaker finally struck gold in the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find oil or gold under the surface of the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "The company announced it had struck oil at one of its wells in Siberia."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "striker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is involved in a strike:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people sympathize with the strikers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a player in a game such as football whose main purpose is to try to score goals rather than to prevent the opposing team from scoring:",
        "examples": [
          "The club's new manager is a former England striker.",
          "The 24-year-old striker scored 35 goals for Newcastle United last season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, esp. a member of a labor union, who refuses to work until a satisfactory agreement with the employer has been reached",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a worker who refuses to do their job because they are not satisfied with their pay, working conditions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Police dispersed a crowd of 300 strikers and supporters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strikes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to continue working because of an argument with an employer about working conditions, pay levels, or job losses:",
        "examples": [
          "the right to strike Democratization has brought workers the right to strike and join a trade union.",
          "strike for We're striking for better pay and improved safety standards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a person or place to suffer severely from the effects of something very unpleasant that happens suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "disaster strikes I have a life insurance policy that will take care of my family if disaster strikes.",
          "The disease has struck the whole community, sometimes wiping out whole families.",
          "earthquake strikes They predict that a large earthquake will strike the west coast before the end of the decade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or attack someone or something forcefully or violently:",
        "examples": [
          "Her car went out of control and struck an oncoming vehicle.",
          "The police have warned the public that the killer could strike again.",
          "strike someone on something The autopsy revealed that his murderer had struck him on the head with an iron bar.",
          "be struck by lightning Have you ever been struck by lightning?",
          "My golf was terrible today - I just didn't strike the ball well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kick a football, especially hard so that it travels a long distance :",
        "examples": [
          "Beckham struck the ball with precision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a clock strikes, its bells ring to show what the time is:",
        "examples": [
          "The clock was striking ten as we went into the church."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a particular time strikes, a clock's bells ring to tell people what time it is:",
        "examples": [
          "Midnight had just struck when I went upstairs to bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you strike a match, you cause it to burn by rubbing it against a hard rough surface:",
        "examples": [
          "She struck a match and lit another cigarette.",
          "strike something on something He bent and struck a match on the sole of his boot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve a sudden success, such as by scoring a goal in football or taking a wicket in cricket :",
        "examples": [
          "Arsenal struck first, scoring in the twelfth minute.",
          "Johnson struck when he had Atapattu caught by Read."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something officially from a document:",
        "examples": [
          "strike something from something Please strike my name from your mailing list immediately.",
          "be struck off Several unreliable dealers have been struck off our list of authorized suppliers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover a supply of oil, gas, or gold underground:",
        "examples": [
          "strike oil The first person to strike oil in the US was Edwin Laurentine Drake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach or make an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "strike a deal Do you think the government should try to strike a deal with the terrorists?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to have a feeling or idea about something:",
        "examples": [
          "strike someone as something Doesn't it strike you as odd that he never talks about his family?",
          "be struck by I was immediately struck by the similarities between the two murders.",
          "So how does my proposition strike you? (= What do you think of it?)",
          "[ + (that) ] It strikes me (that) you'd be better off working for someone else."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a thought or idea strikes you, you suddenly think of it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] It's just struck me that I still owe you for the concert tickets.",
          "Sitting at her desk, she was struck by the thought that there had to be something more to life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your body into a particular position:",
        "examples": [
          "She may be 67, but she can still strike a sexy pose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a metal disc-shaped object such as a coin with a machine that quickly presses a picture into a piece of metal:",
        "examples": [
          "strike a coin When was the first pound coin struck?",
          "A special medal has been struck to celebrate the end of the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take down a tent or a number of tents:",
        "examples": [
          "strike a tent When the troops had exhausted food and firewood, they struck their tents and moved on.",
          "strike camp We struck camp next day and set off down the mountain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when workers refuse to work because of an argument with an employer about working conditions, pay levels, or job losses:",
        "examples": [
          "After last year's long and bitter strike, few people want more industrial action.",
          "call a strike They had to play three games with replacement players after the NFL Players Association called a strike.",
          "call for a strike Some miners were calling for a nationwide strike.",
          "lightning strike They have voted to stage lightning (= sudden and short) strikes in pursuit of their demands.",
          "stage a one-day strike We've voted to stage a series of one-day strikes.",
          "wave of strikes A wave of strikes swept the country.",
          "strike action Union leaders threatened strike action over the changes.",
          "strike ballot The result of the strike ballot will be known tomorrow morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "taking part in a strike:",
        "examples": [
          "The city's bus drivers have been on strike for three weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start to strike:",
        "examples": [
          "All 2,500 employees went on strike in protest at the decision to close the factory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and powerful hit or attack:",
        "examples": [
          "lightning strike Lightning conductors protect buildings and tall structures from lightning strikes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard kick of a football, especially one that makes it travel a long distance:",
        "examples": [
          "Garner scored with a 30 -yard strike in the 89th minute."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, short military attack, especially one by aircraft or missiles:",
        "examples": [
          "air strike The United Nations has authorized the use of air strikes.",
          "military strike against The violence is unlikely to stop without military strikes against terrorist bases.",
          "nuclear strike Would you support a nuclear strike to bring an end to a war?",
          "launch a pre-emptive strike We have no intention of launching a pre-emptive strike, but we will retaliate if provoked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In cricket, the batter who is on strike is the one who the ball is being bowled (= thrown) to:",
        "examples": [
          "He takes the single to put Edwards back on strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the discovery underground of a valuable substance:",
        "examples": [
          "gold strike The population and settlement of Colorado expanded after the gold strike of 1858."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden success, such as a a goal in football or a wicket in cricket:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks to a couple of late strikes from Charlie, we won the game 3-2."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in bowling, a first roll of the ball that knocks down all the pins:",
        "examples": [
          "He'd bowled six consecutive strikes.",
          "She bowled poorly, with just one strike and a 130 score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in baseball) a ball that has been thrown by the pitcher and not been hit successfully when it should have been:",
        "examples": [
          "A batter is out after three strikes.",
          "Only nine of his 22 pitches were strikes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a failure, mistake, or disadvantage:",
        "examples": [
          "California's \"three strikes and you're out\" bill means that from now on criminals found guilty of three crimes are jailed for life.",
          "strike against One strike against him as a candidate is his perceived lack of charisma."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or physically attack someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A car struck the man trying to cross a major highway.",
          "[ T ] She was struck in the back of the head by a ball that was thrown across the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you strike a match, you cause it to burn by rubbing it against a rough surface.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring sudden harm, damage, or injury to a person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] It was a disease that struck mainly young people.",
          "[ I ] Many public health officials fear that a similar flu virus will one day strike again.",
          "[ T ] He was stricken with polio at the age of 13 and lost the use of his legs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to continue working because workers or their labor union (= employees’ organization) cannot come to an agreement with an employer over pay or other conditions of the job:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Flight attendants are threatening to strike to get more flexible schedules."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to have a feeling or idea about something:",
        "examples": [
          "From what you’ve said, it strikes me that you would be better off working for someone else.",
          "I was struck by her sincerity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To strike also means to suddenly cause someone to think of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I was immediately struck by the similarities in their appearance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover something such as oil, gas, gold, etc., underground at a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "to strike gold/oil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to or achieve a solution:",
        "examples": [
          "My children and I have struck a deal – they can play any kind of music they want as long as I don’t hear it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you strike a balance between two things, you try to give an equal amount of attention or importance to each:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a question of striking the right balance between quality and productivity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a clock) to make a sound or a series of sounds that show the time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The clock struck midnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brief military attack:",
        "examples": [
          "air/military strikes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when workers refuse to continue working because they cannot come to an agreement with an employer:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] If the teachers go on strike again and close the schools down, I don’t know what I’ll do with the kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when a group of workers refuse to work because they are not satisfied with their pay, working conditions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "In a statement, the union said there were no plans for a strike.",
          "a postal/rail workers'/miners' strike",
          "a 24-hour/2-day, etc. strike",
          "call for/call off/avoid a strike Managers sought to avoid a strike by cabin crew over sick leave rules.",
          "a strike by sb Fresh moves to stop more strikes by council workers will be made this week.",
          "a strike against sth 20% of the workforce has joined a strike against the privatization plans announced yesterday.",
          "a strike begins/ends/goes ahead The strike will begin at 6 a.m. Oct. 31 and end 24 hours later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a group of workers are on strike, they refuse to work because they are not satisfied with their pay, working conditions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Refuse collectors are on strike and rubbish is now piling up across the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a group of workers go on strike, they stop working because they are not satisfied with their pay, working conditions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Around 160 staff are due to go on strike next week in a row over pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a trade union or official organization calls, takes, or leads a group of workers out on strike, it announces that they are stopping working because they are not satisfied with their pay, working conditions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The Police Federation has refused to take its members out on strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a group of workers strike, they refuse to work because they are not satisfied with their pay, working conditions, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Under current legislation, police and prison officers are not allowed to strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree to do business with another person or company:",
        "examples": [
          "Takeover money has been deposited in a bank account, in expectation of striking a deal before tomorrow.",
          "The media group yesterday released the details of an agreement that it had struck with dissident investors concerning the forthcoming shareholder vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find a way to satisfy two opposing demands or needs:",
        "examples": [
          "We have recruited younger members to the board in an effort to strike a balance between popular appeal and innovative experimentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something that makes you very successful or rich, especially in a way that is unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "After a slow start, the carmaker finally struck gold in the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find oil or gold under the surface of the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "The company announced it had struck oil at one of its wells in Siberia."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "striking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very unusual or easily noticed, and therefore attracting a lot of attention:",
        "examples": [
          "She bears a striking resemblance to her mother.",
          "There's a striking contrast between what he does and what he says he does.",
          "The library is a striking example of modern architecture.",
          "There are striking similarities between the two cases.",
          "Their production of Macbeth was the most visually striking performance I've ever seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more attractive than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "He's good-looking, but he's not as striking as his brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "obvious, interesting, and (esp. of a person) often attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Perhaps the most striking feature of this computer is that it is so easy to use.",
          "There was a striking physical resemblance between the two men.",
          "He was a striking figure with full beard and flowing, collar-length hair."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "string": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a piece of) strong, thin rope made by twisting very thin threads together, used for fastening and tying things:",
        "examples": [
          "a package tied with string",
          "piece of string She wrapped the parcel with brown paper and a long piece of string.",
          "ball of string Our cat loves nothing more than playing with a ball of string.",
          "pull a string When you pull the strings, the puppet's arms and legs move."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of objects joined together in a row on a single rope or thread:",
        "examples": [
          "string of beads/pearls She wore a neat tweed suit with a string of beads/pearls.",
          "string of A string of onions hung from a beam in the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of related things or events:",
        "examples": [
          "string of What do you think of the recent string of political scandals?",
          "string of hits He had a string of top-20 hits during the 80s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin wire that is stretched across a musical instrument and is used to produce a range of notes depending on its thickness, length, and tightness:",
        "examples": [
          "A violin has four strings.",
          "guitar string Guitar strings are made from steel or nylon.",
          "pluck a string You can pluck the strings on a guitar with your fingers or a plectrum.",
          "a twelve-string guitar"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the group of instruments that have strings and are played with a bow or with the fingers, or the players in a musical group who play these instruments:",
        "examples": [
          "I prefer his compositions for strings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the thin plastic strings that are stretched between the sides of the frame of a racket used in sport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually short piece of text consisting of letters, numbers, or symbols that is used in computer processes such as searching through large amounts of information:",
        "examples": [
          "search string If you type in the search string \"ing\", the computer will find all the words containing \"ing\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of or relating to string instruments:",
        "examples": [
          "the string section",
          "a string quartet",
          "string orchestra The string orchestra played Mozart as the parents entered the hall.",
          "A 12-piece string ensemble played in the church.",
          "The banjo forms the basis of their string band.",
          "The orchestra's string sound is rich and deep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put strings on a musical instrument:",
        "examples": [
          "First you need to learn how to string and tune your guitar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put new strings onto a racket used in sport:",
        "examples": [
          "You ought to have your racket re-strung before the competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a string through a number of objects:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you help me string these beads?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin length of cord:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a piece of string"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin wire or cord that is stretched across a musical instrument and produces musical notes when pulled or hit:",
        "examples": [
          "Guitar strings are made from steel or nylon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The strings in an orchestra is a group of instruments that produce sound with strings:",
        "examples": [
          "Violins, cellos, and double basses are all strings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of objects joined together in a row on a single cord or thread:",
        "examples": [
          "a string of pearls"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of related things or events:",
        "examples": [
          "He told the committee a string of lies.",
          "Her new novel is the latest in a string of successes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attach a length of string or something similar by the ends, so that the middle hangs:",
        "examples": [
          "They strung ribbons of bright paper around the room in preparation for the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a thread or cord through each of a set of things:",
        "examples": [
          "The child sat on the floor, stringing wooden beads.",
          "fig. I can just barely string together (= say) a couple of sentences in Japanese."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your power or influence to get what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "She became a journalist for one of the UK's top newspapers after her father pulled strings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person who pulls the strings in a particular organization, situation, etc. makes the important decisions about it and controls it:",
        "examples": [
          "Shareholders are concerned because they no longer really know who is pulling the strings at the bank."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stringed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a musical instrument) having thin wires that are stretched across the instrument and are used to produce a range of notes depending on their thickness, length, and tightness:",
        "examples": [
          "Music therapy most often involves stringed instruments, especially the harp.",
          "The man was playing music on a magical stringed gourd."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of people playing stringed instruments:",
        "examples": [
          "A stringed orchestra played softly in the background.",
          "The piece can be played on the harpsichord or organ, or even by a stringed quartet.",
          "The stringed passages accompanying the love scenes represent the emotions of the characters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or operated by strings or wires:",
        "examples": [
          "The crossbow has a stringed bow mounted on a wooden stock with a cocking mechanism.",
          "She walked across the stage with her legs wobbly, like a stringed puppet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stringer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who sends reports or does interviews for a newspaper, but who is not an employee of that newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "In addition to a worldwide network of stringers, the paper has about 20 staff correspondents abroad."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stringing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way in which strings are placed on a tennis or other racket (= object used for hitting the ball), or the process and skill of doing this :",
        "examples": [
          "The player seemed agitated by the stringing of his rackets.",
          "We'll look at the subject of strings and stringing in greater detail in next month's feature."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the group of instruments that have strings and are played with a bow or with the fingers, or the players in a musical group who play these instruments:",
        "examples": [
          "I prefer his compositions for strings.",
          "He played the cello and joined the strings in the school orchestra.",
          "The conductor called an extra rehearsal for the strings.",
          "She's head of strings at an expensive private school.",
          "Can I hear the strings from bar 54, please?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove, pull, or tear the covering or outer layer from something:",
        "examples": [
          "Because of the pollution, the trees are almost completely stripped of bark.",
          "The paintwork was so bad that we decided to strip off all the paint and start again.",
          "[ + adj ] During the summer months, the sheep strip the mountains bare.",
          "Huge areas of land have been stripped of all trees and vegetation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something from somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "When you strip the word from its context, it loses its meaning.",
          "She said that these processed foods have been stripped of most of their nutrients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take something important, such as a title, away from someone, usually as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "He was attempting to win back the title that was stripped from him in 1967 for refusing to fight in the Vietnam War.",
          "He was stripped of his knighthood after he was convicted of stealing from the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take out everything that is not part of the structure of a room or building:",
        "examples": [
          "The couple first stripped the kitchen of its all units and appliances.",
          "The house had been stripped, except for one wall fitting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell the assets (= valuable parts) of a company:",
        "examples": [
          "He made his fortune as a young man by buying up large companies and stripping the assets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove your clothing, or to remove the clothing of someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The men were ordered to strip.",
          "UK Suddenly he stripped off and ran into the sea.",
          "[ + adj ] He had been stripped naked, beaten and robbed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove your clothing in public in a sexually exciting way as an entertainment, and often as a job:",
        "examples": [
          "The first time we see her character in the film, she is stripping on stage in a club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove parts of a machine, vehicle, or engine in order to clean or repair it:",
        "examples": [
          "I've decided to strip down my motorbike and rebuild it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the parts of a car, etc. in order to sell them",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, flat, narrow piece:",
        "examples": [
          "a narrow strip of land",
          "He didn't have a bandage, so he ripped up his shirt into thin strips.",
          "Protect the magnetic strip on your credit card from scratches, heat, or other damage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the clothing worn by a football team that has the team's colours on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The team will be wearing its new strip at next Saturday's match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an entertainment in which the performer removes all his or her clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "He jumped up on the table and started to do a strip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove, pull, or tear the covering or outer layer from something:",
        "examples": [
          "I have this cabinet that had about eight layers of paint on it, and I stripped it down to refinish it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you strip someone of something, you remove it from that person:",
        "examples": [
          "Canada wants to strip Luitjens, a retired University of British Columbia botany instructor, of his citizenship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove your clothes, or to remove the clothes from someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] It was so hot that we stripped off our shirts.",
          "[ I ] We were told to strip to the waist (= remove our clothes above the waist).",
          "[ I ] The nurse told me to strip down to my underwear (= remove all of my clothes except my underwear)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, flat, narrow piece:",
        "examples": [
          "a strip of land",
          "He didn’t have a bandage, so he ripped up his shirt into thin strips.",
          "To prolong the working life of your credit card, keep the magnetic strip protected from scratches, heat, and moisture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of removing your clothes, esp. as an entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "I jumped on the table and started to do a strip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the interest payments from a bond and sell them separately from the original bond:",
        "examples": [
          "Certain of these securities may have variable interest rates and others may be stripped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to separate a machine or piece of equipment into separate parts in order to clean or repair it:",
        "examples": [
          "Apprentices are taught how to strip and repair machinery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a row of stores and small businesses built together along the side of a main road:",
        "examples": [
          "commercial/retail strips"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stripe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strip on the surface of something that is a different colour from the surrounding surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The zebra is a wild African horse with black and white stripes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip of material that is sewn onto the arm or shoulder of a military uniform to show the rank of the person wearing it:",
        "examples": [
          "By the age of 25 he'd already earned his third stripe and become a sergeant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line on a surface that is a different color from the rest of the surface:",
        "examples": [
          "a blue tie with gray stripes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stripe is also a particular type, esp. when there are many possible types:",
        "examples": [
          "Governments of every stripe (= of all political opinions) have a tendency to try to control the press."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "striped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is striped has stripes on it:",
        "examples": [
          "green and white striped pyjamas",
          "Do you prefer plain or striped shirts?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stripes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strip on the surface of something that is a different colour from the surrounding surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The zebra is a wild African horse with black and white stripes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip of material that is sewn onto the arm or shoulder of a military uniform to show the rank of the person wearing it:",
        "examples": [
          "By the age of 25 he'd already earned his third stripe and become a sergeant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line on a surface that is a different color from the rest of the surface:",
        "examples": [
          "a blue tie with gray stripes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A stripe is also a particular type, esp. when there are many possible types:",
        "examples": [
          "Governments of every stripe (= of all political opinions) have a tendency to try to control the press."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stripped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stripper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liquid chemical or an electric tool that is used for removing things such as paint:",
        "examples": [
          "a can of paint stripper",
          "My new wallpaper stripper uses high-pressure steam to lift off the paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is removing all their clothing to entertain other people:",
        "examples": [
          "We organized a male stripper for her 50th birthday party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is removing all of his or her clothes to entertain other people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "strippers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liquid chemical or an electric tool that is used for removing things such as paint:",
        "examples": [
          "a can of paint stripper",
          "My new wallpaper stripper uses high-pressure steam to lift off the paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is removing all their clothing to entertain other people:",
        "examples": [
          "We organized a male stripper for her 50th birthday party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is removing all of his or her clothes to entertain other people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stripping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of removing something from somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Logging companies were guilty of the stripping of jungle mountains and plains of their natural cover.",
          "the stripping of the bark from cork oak trees",
          "A heat gun is useful if you do a lot of paint stripping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of removing everything that is not part of the structure of a room or building:",
        "examples": [
          "The stripping of the kitchen, and disposal of all units and appliances, was included in the quoted price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking something away from someone, usually as a form of punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "The new Act proposed various sanctions, including the stripping of citizenship from Americans.",
          "Positive drug tests would lead to retroactive disqualifications, including stripping of any medals, and two-year bans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking off all of your clothes, or of taking off all of another person's clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone has to go through the process of stripping and showering before they can have any contact with the test animals.",
          "No stripping off was involved — everyone remained fully clothed at all times.",
          "The report listed a number of abuses including the repeated stripping of prisoners as a punishment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or job of taking off your clothes in public in a sexually exciting way, as a form of entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "She wrote an article about her year as a stripper, and described stripping as a branch of show business.",
          "Not everyone is suited to a career in stripping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "material in the form of a strip that is placed around something in order to protect it:",
        "examples": [
          "Ways to deter slugs include copper stripping around young shoots or crushed eggshells on the nearby ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "strips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "The median value is the middle one in a set of values arranged in order of size:",
        "examples": [
          "Median household income fell last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "near the centre of the body, rather than the sides:",
        "examples": [
          "the median nerve"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the value that is the middle one in a set of values arranged in order of size",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow strip of land or concrete between the two sides of a large road, separating the vehicles moving in opposite directions:",
        "examples": [
          "The car went out of control, jumped the median, and hit a truck head on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the middle number or amount in a series",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a median number, value, or amount is in the middle of a series of numbers, values, or amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Today the median age for marriage in the US is 25 for women and 27 for men.",
          "median income/earnings/salary",
          "median/rate/value"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number, value, or amount that is in the middle of a series of numbers, values, or amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Home prices have continued to increase, with the median rising 5.8 percent to $352,874.",
          "Data from the Institute for Policy Research showed that the median for women's annual earnings was around $32,000, far below the median for men's earnings of $41,300."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially for a long time or against difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Mr Roe has kindled expectations that he must now strive to live up to.",
          "In her writing she strove for a balance between innovation and familiar prose forms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try hard to do something or make something happen, esp. for a long time or against difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Neither Jefferson nor Madison was a pacifist, though both strove to keep America at peace."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially for a long time or against difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Mr Roe has kindled expectations that he must now strive to live up to.",
          "In her writing she strove for a balance between innovation and familiar prose forms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try hard to do something or make something happen, esp. for a long time or against difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Neither Jefferson nor Madison was a pacifist, though both strove to keep America at peace."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "striving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "strobe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a light that quickly flashes on and off:",
        "examples": [
          "The strobes and loud music in the club made her want to dance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a light) to flash quickly on and off:",
        "examples": [
          "The lights strobed too fast to be seen at a distance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stroke": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden change in the blood supply to a part of the brain, sometimes causing a loss of the ability to move particular parts of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "suffer/have a stroke She suffered/had a stroke that left her unable to speak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement of a pen or pencil when writing or a brush when painting, or a line or mark made by this movement:",
        "examples": [
          "a brush stroke",
          "bold stroke With a few bold strokes, she signed her name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in spoken English to mean \"or\", represented in written English by the symbol / :",
        "examples": [
          "We use that room as a spare bedroom stroke office (= bedroom/office).",
          "There are lots of bars stroke clubs in that part of town.",
          "Now I've gotta fill in a section about personal skills stroke strengths.",
          "We had lunch nearby in a trendy café stroke restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of hitting a ball when playing a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "She returned the volley with a powerful stroke to win the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of hitting someone with a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "The punishment was 20 strokes of the lash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a particular movement that is usually repeated in) a method of swimming:",
        "examples": [
          "What's your best stroke when you're swimming?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happens or succeeds suddenly because of luck, intelligence, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "By a stroke of luck, someone else was walking along the trail and heard my shouts for help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of work:",
        "examples": [
          "do a stroke (of work) She's been gossiping and hasn't done a stroke (of work) all morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick, forceful action:",
        "examples": [
          "bold stroke Ending negotiations was seen as a bold stroke by many commentators.",
          "at a (single)/in one stroke By computerizing we could, at a (single)/in one stroke, improve efficiency and reduce costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the sounds that some clocks make at particular times, especially by ringing a bell once for each number of the hour:",
        "examples": [
          "How many strokes did you count?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of moving your hand, another part of the body, or an object gently over something or someone, usually repeatedly and for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be frightened, just give the horse a stroke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a hand, another part of the body, or an object gently over something or someone, usually repeatedly and for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "Stroke the dog if you want, he won't bite.",
          "She lovingly stroked Chris's face with the tips of her fingers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a ball:",
        "examples": [
          "The batsman stroked the ball effortlessly to the boundary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your hand or an object gently over something, usually repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "Asked another question, she stroked her chin and shut her eyes before answering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement of a pen or pencil when writing, or by a brush when painting, or the line or mark made by such a movement:",
        "examples": [
          "With a stroke of his pen, the governor signed the bill into law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden change in the blood supply to a part of the brain, which can result in a loss of some mental or physical abilities, or death:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffered a stroke and died two days later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of repeated movement used in a method of swimming:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He swims the breast stroke competitively, but for his ads he did the butterfly stroke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unexpected but important event or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "The bid to take over the company was seen as a bold stroke.",
          "To get a job in those years was an incredible stroke of luck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exact time, or a sound or series of sounds that show this time:",
        "examples": [
          "The fireworks will start at the stroke of 10."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stroked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a hand, another part of the body, or an object gently over something or someone, usually repeatedly and for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "Stroke the dog if you want, he won't bite.",
          "She lovingly stroked Chris's face with the tips of her fingers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a ball:",
        "examples": [
          "The batsman stroked the ball effortlessly to the boundary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strokes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden change in the blood supply to a part of the brain, sometimes causing a loss of the ability to move particular parts of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "suffer/have a stroke She suffered/had a stroke that left her unable to speak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement of a pen or pencil when writing or a brush when painting, or a line or mark made by this movement:",
        "examples": [
          "a brush stroke",
          "bold stroke With a few bold strokes, she signed her name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in spoken English to mean \"or\", represented in written English by the symbol / :",
        "examples": [
          "We use that room as a spare bedroom stroke office (= bedroom/office).",
          "There are lots of bars stroke clubs in that part of town.",
          "Now I've gotta fill in a section about personal skills stroke strengths.",
          "We had lunch nearby in a trendy café stroke restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of hitting a ball when playing a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "She returned the volley with a powerful stroke to win the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of hitting someone with a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "The punishment was 20 strokes of the lash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a particular movement that is usually repeated in) a method of swimming:",
        "examples": [
          "What's your best stroke when you're swimming?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that happens or succeeds suddenly because of luck, intelligence, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "By a stroke of luck, someone else was walking along the trail and heard my shouts for help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of work:",
        "examples": [
          "do a stroke (of work) She's been gossiping and hasn't done a stroke (of work) all morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick, forceful action:",
        "examples": [
          "bold stroke Ending negotiations was seen as a bold stroke by many commentators.",
          "at a (single)/in one stroke By computerizing we could, at a (single)/in one stroke, improve efficiency and reduce costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the sounds that some clocks make at particular times, especially by ringing a bell once for each number of the hour:",
        "examples": [
          "How many strokes did you count?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of moving your hand, another part of the body, or an object gently over something or someone, usually repeatedly and for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't be frightened, just give the horse a stroke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a hand, another part of the body, or an object gently over something or someone, usually repeatedly and for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "Stroke the dog if you want, he won't bite.",
          "She lovingly stroked Chris's face with the tips of her fingers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a ball:",
        "examples": [
          "The batsman stroked the ball effortlessly to the boundary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your hand or an object gently over something, usually repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "Asked another question, she stroked her chin and shut her eyes before answering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement of a pen or pencil when writing, or by a brush when painting, or the line or mark made by such a movement:",
        "examples": [
          "With a stroke of his pen, the governor signed the bill into law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden change in the blood supply to a part of the brain, which can result in a loss of some mental or physical abilities, or death:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffered a stroke and died two days later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of repeated movement used in a method of swimming:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He swims the breast stroke competitively, but for his ads he did the butterfly stroke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unexpected but important event or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "The bid to take over the company was seen as a bold stroke.",
          "To get a job in those years was an incredible stroke of luck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exact time, or a sound or series of sounds that show this time:",
        "examples": [
          "The fireworks will start at the stroke of 10."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stroking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a hand, another part of the body, or an object gently over something or someone, usually repeatedly and for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "Stroke the dog if you want, he won't bite.",
          "She lovingly stroked Chris's face with the tips of her fingers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a ball:",
        "examples": [
          "The batsman stroked the ball effortlessly to the boundary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stroll": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to walk in a slow relaxed way, especially for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "We could stroll along the beach after dinner.",
          "An elderly couple strolled hand in hand in the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow relaxed walk, especially for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "After dinner, we went for a stroll along the beach.",
          "The whole family was enjoying a leisurely stroll in the sunshine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in a slow, relaxed manner, esp. for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "We could stroll into town if you like."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strolled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in a slow relaxed way, especially for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "We could stroll along the beach after dinner.",
          "An elderly couple strolled hand in hand in the park."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stroller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small folding chair on wheels that a baby or small child sits in and is pushed around in",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who strolls",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small chair having wheels, suitable for a small child to sit in and be pushed around",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "strolling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in a slow relaxed way, especially for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "We could stroll along the beach after dinner.",
          "An elderly couple strolled hand in hand in the park."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strong": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "powerful; having or using great force or control:",
        "examples": [
          "She must be very strong to carry such a weight on her back.",
          "It is surely the duty of the stronger members in a society to help those who are weak.",
          "strong influence/effect My grandmother had a strong influence/effect on my early childhood.",
          "Strong winds are forecast in the area for the next few days.",
          "It's surprising what strong memories a photograph can produce.",
          "as strong as an ox Get Carl to lift it - he's as strong as an ox (= very strong)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "effective; of a good quality or level and likely to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "We will need strong policies if our economic problems are to be solved.",
          "I can give you stronger pain-killing drugs if these aren't strong enough.",
          "Strong trading links exist between us and many South American countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skilled or good at doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Without a doubt, she's the strongest candidate we've interviewed for the job.",
          "strong on As a guitarist, he's strong on (= good at) technique but lacks feeling in some pieces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to argue with; firm and determined:",
        "examples": [
          "strong opinion She has strong opinions about religion.",
          "strong personality He has a strong personality, but don't let him bully you.",
          "strong view Most of the group have strong views on the subject of divorce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a taste, smell, etc. is strong, it is very noticeable or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "A strong light was shining straight in my eyes.",
          "There's a really strong smell of bleach in the corridor.",
          "This coffee is too strong for me.",
          "The room was decorated in very strong colours.",
          "What a strong likeness there is between the brothers!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to break, destroy, or make sick, or able to support a heavy weight or force:",
        "examples": [
          "a strong box/chair",
          "The window is made from very strong glass - it won't shatter.",
          "It's a serious disease, but he's very strong - I think he'll pull through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing something in a forceful way, without trying not to offend people:",
        "examples": [
          "strong words He used very strong words about the way the federal officials had behaved.",
          "The manager had some strong words to say about the team's defensive play.",
          "in the strongest terms She said that she condemned their actions in the strongest terms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "language that expresses something in a forceful way, without trying not to offend people:",
        "examples": [
          "The State Department also used strong language to deny a US policy shift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "language that uses a lot of swear words (= rude or offensive words):",
        "examples": [
          "The movie is rated PG for strong language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "strong possibility/likelihood There's a strong possibility/likelihood of finding the child within the next few hours.",
          "strong chance The treatment's chances of success are stronger if it is started as soon as the disease is diagnosed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the stated number of people, members, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The crowd had grown to be several hundred strong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Strong flour contains a lot of gluten (= a protein that is contained in wheat and some other grains) and is used to make food such as bread and pizza dough:",
        "examples": [
          "Sift the strong plain flour into a warm mixing bowl.",
          "The higher the protein content, the stronger the flour and the more crusty and chewy the bread."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A strong acid, alkali, or chemical base produces many ions (= atoms with an electrical charge) when it is dissolved in water.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave towards another person in a way that is too severe, or that shows a strong sexual interest that the other person does not want:",
        "examples": [
          "I think you came on a bit strong - it wasn't her fault."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an extra effort in order to be successful or to have control in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He came on strong in the early rounds to annihilate the competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physically powerful or energetic:",
        "examples": [
          "You must be strong to be able to lift all that weight.",
          "I feel a little stronger every day.",
          "Strong winds blew down a number of trees.",
          "The doctor prescribed a stronger pain-killer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not easily broken or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "The swings are strong enough for any of the kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a forceful and determined personality:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a strong personality, but don’t let him intimidate you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of influence or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandmother had a strong influence on me as a child.",
          "He is a strong supporter of the arts in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "believed or expressed without any doubt; persuasive:",
        "examples": [
          "She has strong opinions about many things.",
          "There are strong arguments to support both sides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily noticed, felt, tasted, or smelled; obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "He bears a strong likeness to his brother.",
          "This coffee is too strong!",
          "There was a strong smell of gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely or realistic:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a strong possibility that the naval base will close next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity or industry that is strong is growing and becoming more successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Economic news has been better than expected, with retail sales remaining strong.",
          "Worldwide sales benefited from a strong performance in Europe.",
          "strong demand/growth/trading",
          "a strong economy/market/sector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or making a lot of money and so in a good financial position:",
        "examples": [
          "Commodity prices have remained extremely strong this year.",
          "The Company maintains a strong financial position, with working capital of $33,500,000.",
          "Several technology stocks are continuing to post strong gains on Nasdaq.",
          "Nearly all leading markets enjoyed a strong performance during April, led by Wall Street.",
          "strong balance sheets/cash flows"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having existed for a long time and likely to remain successful:",
        "examples": [
          "While Europe has developed a strong position in mobile communications, substantial barriers still remain.",
          "Owning a strong brand is key to having a successful business.",
          "a strong link/relationship/alliance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe behaviour or opinions that are firm and determined:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists have been telling us for years that it is essential for us to take strong action on global warming.",
          "Against strong opposition from some CEOs, investors moved to ensure that the roles of chair and CEO were separated.",
          "strong leadership/management",
          "strong commitment/interest/support There has been strong support in Congress for the proposals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a currency that is strong keeps or increases its value in relation to most other currencies:",
        "examples": [
          "Money experts anticipate the pound will remain strong against the dollar next year.",
          "a strong dollar/euro/pound"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after a number to show how many people belong to or are involved in something:",
        "examples": [
          "The call centre has an 80-strong workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the thing that someone is particularly good at:",
        "examples": [
          "Financial planning does not seem to be the strong suit of many consumers in the modern world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something is likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "A sale of the business in three parts is a strong possibility."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stronger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "powerful; having or using great force or control:",
        "examples": [
          "She must be very strong to carry such a weight on her back.",
          "It is surely the duty of the stronger members in a society to help those who are weak.",
          "strong influence/effect My grandmother had a strong influence/effect on my early childhood.",
          "Strong winds are forecast in the area for the next few days.",
          "It's surprising what strong memories a photograph can produce.",
          "as strong as an ox Get Carl to lift it - he's as strong as an ox (= very strong)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "effective; of a good quality or level and likely to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "We will need strong policies if our economic problems are to be solved.",
          "I can give you stronger pain-killing drugs if these aren't strong enough.",
          "Strong trading links exist between us and many South American countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skilled or good at doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Without a doubt, she's the strongest candidate we've interviewed for the job.",
          "strong on As a guitarist, he's strong on (= good at) technique but lacks feeling in some pieces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to argue with; firm and determined:",
        "examples": [
          "strong opinion She has strong opinions about religion.",
          "strong personality He has a strong personality, but don't let him bully you.",
          "strong view Most of the group have strong views on the subject of divorce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a taste, smell, etc. is strong, it is very noticeable or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "A strong light was shining straight in my eyes.",
          "There's a really strong smell of bleach in the corridor.",
          "This coffee is too strong for me.",
          "The room was decorated in very strong colours.",
          "What a strong likeness there is between the brothers!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to break, destroy, or make sick, or able to support a heavy weight or force:",
        "examples": [
          "a strong box/chair",
          "The window is made from very strong glass - it won't shatter.",
          "It's a serious disease, but he's very strong - I think he'll pull through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing something in a forceful way, without trying not to offend people:",
        "examples": [
          "strong words He used very strong words about the way the federal officials had behaved.",
          "The manager had some strong words to say about the team's defensive play.",
          "in the strongest terms She said that she condemned their actions in the strongest terms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "language that expresses something in a forceful way, without trying not to offend people:",
        "examples": [
          "The State Department also used strong language to deny a US policy shift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "language that uses a lot of swear words (= rude or offensive words):",
        "examples": [
          "The movie is rated PG for strong language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "strong possibility/likelihood There's a strong possibility/likelihood of finding the child within the next few hours.",
          "strong chance The treatment's chances of success are stronger if it is started as soon as the disease is diagnosed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the stated number of people, members, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The crowd had grown to be several hundred strong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Strong flour contains a lot of gluten (= a protein that is contained in wheat and some other grains) and is used to make food such as bread and pizza dough:",
        "examples": [
          "Sift the strong plain flour into a warm mixing bowl.",
          "The higher the protein content, the stronger the flour and the more crusty and chewy the bread."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A strong acid, alkali, or chemical base produces many ions (= atoms with an electrical charge) when it is dissolved in water.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave towards another person in a way that is too severe, or that shows a strong sexual interest that the other person does not want:",
        "examples": [
          "I think you came on a bit strong - it wasn't her fault."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an extra effort in order to be successful or to have control in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He came on strong in the early rounds to annihilate the competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physically powerful or energetic:",
        "examples": [
          "You must be strong to be able to lift all that weight.",
          "I feel a little stronger every day.",
          "Strong winds blew down a number of trees.",
          "The doctor prescribed a stronger pain-killer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not easily broken or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "The swings are strong enough for any of the kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a forceful and determined personality:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a strong personality, but don’t let him intimidate you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of influence or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandmother had a strong influence on me as a child.",
          "He is a strong supporter of the arts in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "believed or expressed without any doubt; persuasive:",
        "examples": [
          "She has strong opinions about many things.",
          "There are strong arguments to support both sides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily noticed, felt, tasted, or smelled; obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "He bears a strong likeness to his brother.",
          "This coffee is too strong!",
          "There was a strong smell of gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely or realistic:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a strong possibility that the naval base will close next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity or industry that is strong is growing and becoming more successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Economic news has been better than expected, with retail sales remaining strong.",
          "Worldwide sales benefited from a strong performance in Europe.",
          "strong demand/growth/trading",
          "a strong economy/market/sector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or making a lot of money and so in a good financial position:",
        "examples": [
          "Commodity prices have remained extremely strong this year.",
          "The Company maintains a strong financial position, with working capital of $33,500,000.",
          "Several technology stocks are continuing to post strong gains on Nasdaq.",
          "Nearly all leading markets enjoyed a strong performance during April, led by Wall Street.",
          "strong balance sheets/cash flows"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having existed for a long time and likely to remain successful:",
        "examples": [
          "While Europe has developed a strong position in mobile communications, substantial barriers still remain.",
          "Owning a strong brand is key to having a successful business.",
          "a strong link/relationship/alliance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe behaviour or opinions that are firm and determined:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists have been telling us for years that it is essential for us to take strong action on global warming.",
          "Against strong opposition from some CEOs, investors moved to ensure that the roles of chair and CEO were separated.",
          "strong leadership/management",
          "strong commitment/interest/support There has been strong support in Congress for the proposals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a currency that is strong keeps or increases its value in relation to most other currencies:",
        "examples": [
          "Money experts anticipate the pound will remain strong against the dollar next year.",
          "a strong dollar/euro/pound"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after a number to show how many people belong to or are involved in something:",
        "examples": [
          "The call centre has an 80-strong workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the thing that someone is particularly good at:",
        "examples": [
          "Financial planning does not seem to be the strong suit of many consumers in the modern world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something is likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "A sale of the business in three parts is a strong possibility."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strongest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "powerful; having or using great force or control:",
        "examples": [
          "She must be very strong to carry such a weight on her back.",
          "It is surely the duty of the stronger members in a society to help those who are weak.",
          "strong influence/effect My grandmother had a strong influence/effect on my early childhood.",
          "Strong winds are forecast in the area for the next few days.",
          "It's surprising what strong memories a photograph can produce.",
          "as strong as an ox Get Carl to lift it - he's as strong as an ox (= very strong)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "effective; of a good quality or level and likely to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "We will need strong policies if our economic problems are to be solved.",
          "I can give you stronger pain-killing drugs if these aren't strong enough.",
          "Strong trading links exist between us and many South American countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "skilled or good at doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Without a doubt, she's the strongest candidate we've interviewed for the job.",
          "strong on As a guitarist, he's strong on (= good at) technique but lacks feeling in some pieces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to argue with; firm and determined:",
        "examples": [
          "strong opinion She has strong opinions about religion.",
          "strong personality He has a strong personality, but don't let him bully you.",
          "strong view Most of the group have strong views on the subject of divorce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a taste, smell, etc. is strong, it is very noticeable or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "A strong light was shining straight in my eyes.",
          "There's a really strong smell of bleach in the corridor.",
          "This coffee is too strong for me.",
          "The room was decorated in very strong colours.",
          "What a strong likeness there is between the brothers!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to break, destroy, or make sick, or able to support a heavy weight or force:",
        "examples": [
          "a strong box/chair",
          "The window is made from very strong glass - it won't shatter.",
          "It's a serious disease, but he's very strong - I think he'll pull through."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing something in a forceful way, without trying not to offend people:",
        "examples": [
          "strong words He used very strong words about the way the federal officials had behaved.",
          "The manager had some strong words to say about the team's defensive play.",
          "in the strongest terms She said that she condemned their actions in the strongest terms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "language that expresses something in a forceful way, without trying not to offend people:",
        "examples": [
          "The State Department also used strong language to deny a US policy shift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "language that uses a lot of swear words (= rude or offensive words):",
        "examples": [
          "The movie is rated PG for strong language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "strong possibility/likelihood There's a strong possibility/likelihood of finding the child within the next few hours.",
          "strong chance The treatment's chances of success are stronger if it is started as soon as the disease is diagnosed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the stated number of people, members, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The crowd had grown to be several hundred strong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Strong flour contains a lot of gluten (= a protein that is contained in wheat and some other grains) and is used to make food such as bread and pizza dough:",
        "examples": [
          "Sift the strong plain flour into a warm mixing bowl.",
          "The higher the protein content, the stronger the flour and the more crusty and chewy the bread."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A strong acid, alkali, or chemical base produces many ions (= atoms with an electrical charge) when it is dissolved in water.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave towards another person in a way that is too severe, or that shows a strong sexual interest that the other person does not want:",
        "examples": [
          "I think you came on a bit strong - it wasn't her fault."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an extra effort in order to be successful or to have control in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He came on strong in the early rounds to annihilate the competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physically powerful or energetic:",
        "examples": [
          "You must be strong to be able to lift all that weight.",
          "I feel a little stronger every day.",
          "Strong winds blew down a number of trees.",
          "The doctor prescribed a stronger pain-killer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not easily broken or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "The swings are strong enough for any of the kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a forceful and determined personality:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a strong personality, but don’t let him intimidate you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of influence or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandmother had a strong influence on me as a child.",
          "He is a strong supporter of the arts in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "believed or expressed without any doubt; persuasive:",
        "examples": [
          "She has strong opinions about many things.",
          "There are strong arguments to support both sides."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily noticed, felt, tasted, or smelled; obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "He bears a strong likeness to his brother.",
          "This coffee is too strong!",
          "There was a strong smell of gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely or realistic:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a strong possibility that the naval base will close next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity or industry that is strong is growing and becoming more successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Economic news has been better than expected, with retail sales remaining strong.",
          "Worldwide sales benefited from a strong performance in Europe.",
          "strong demand/growth/trading",
          "a strong economy/market/sector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or making a lot of money and so in a good financial position:",
        "examples": [
          "Commodity prices have remained extremely strong this year.",
          "The Company maintains a strong financial position, with working capital of $33,500,000.",
          "Several technology stocks are continuing to post strong gains on Nasdaq.",
          "Nearly all leading markets enjoyed a strong performance during April, led by Wall Street.",
          "strong balance sheets/cash flows"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having existed for a long time and likely to remain successful:",
        "examples": [
          "While Europe has developed a strong position in mobile communications, substantial barriers still remain.",
          "Owning a strong brand is key to having a successful business.",
          "a strong link/relationship/alliance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe behaviour or opinions that are firm and determined:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists have been telling us for years that it is essential for us to take strong action on global warming.",
          "Against strong opposition from some CEOs, investors moved to ensure that the roles of chair and CEO were separated.",
          "strong leadership/management",
          "strong commitment/interest/support There has been strong support in Congress for the proposals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a currency that is strong keeps or increases its value in relation to most other currencies:",
        "examples": [
          "Money experts anticipate the pound will remain strong against the dollar next year.",
          "a strong dollar/euro/pound"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after a number to show how many people belong to or are involved in something:",
        "examples": [
          "The call centre has an 80-strong workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the thing that someone is particularly good at:",
        "examples": [
          "Financial planning does not seem to be the strong suit of many consumers in the modern world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something is likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "A sale of the business in three parts is a strong possibility."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stronghold": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building or position that is strongly defended:",
        "examples": [
          "a rebel stronghold",
          "They captured the last stronghold of the presidential guard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or area where a particular belief or activity is common:",
        "examples": [
          "Rural areas have been traditionally thought of as a stronghold of old-fashioned attitudes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place that is well defended or is a center for particular beliefs or activities:",
        "examples": [
          "Bears could return to the area that was once their last stronghold in Texas.",
          "That county has always been a Democratic stronghold."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strongholds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building or position that is strongly defended:",
        "examples": [
          "a rebel stronghold",
          "They captured the last stronghold of the presidential guard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or area where a particular belief or activity is common:",
        "examples": [
          "Rural areas have been traditionally thought of as a stronghold of old-fashioned attitudes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place that is well defended or is a center for particular beliefs or activities:",
        "examples": [
          "Bears could return to the area that was once their last stronghold in Texas.",
          "That county has always been a Democratic stronghold."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strongly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very much or in a very serious way:",
        "examples": [
          "They strongly believe their children should make choices for themselves.",
          "Many locals are strongly opposed to the development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way or form that is difficult to break:",
        "examples": [
          "Equipment will have to be strongly made to endure the weather conditions on the ice cap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a very important or serious way:",
        "examples": [
          "Beliefs are strongly tied to culture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a persuasive or determined way:",
        "examples": [
          "He is strongly opposed to censorship.",
          "Voters strongly supported the candidate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way or form that is difficult to break:",
        "examples": [
          "The castle walls were strongly constructed of stone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows that something is performing well or improving a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "Markets on both sides of the Atlantic have performed strongly.",
          "The FTSE 100 later bounced back strongly to close 134.6 points higher at 4131."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows strong feelings or opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "The project was strongly opposed by environmental groups.",
          "She has strongly denied the allegations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strongman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who is employed or famous for his great physical strength:",
        "examples": [
          "If she talks to the police, Joey's strongmen will be paying her a visit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very powerful and able to cause change, especially of a political type:",
        "examples": [
          "Haitian strongman Duvalier could feel his power slipping away."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "struck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of strike",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "structural": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the way in which parts of a system or object are arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "The political reforms have led to major structural changes in the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the structure of a building or similar object:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of houses in the typhoon's path suffered structural damage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the structure of parts in a system :",
        "examples": [
          "Private ownership of companies was the greatest structural change that occurred in the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the structure of something built:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the city’s buildings suffered structural damage as a result of the earthquake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged:",
        "examples": [
          "The political reforms have led to major structural changes in the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the structure of a building or similar object:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire caused major structural damage to the property."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "structurally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to how parts of a system or object are arranged, or to the structure of a building or similar object:",
        "examples": [
          "Few buildings were left structurally safe after the earthquake.",
          "Structurally, the movie is far from perfect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to the structure of something built:",
        "examples": [
          "The vast majority of buildings remain structurally sound (= they are not in danger of fallling down)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to the structure of parts in a system:",
        "examples": [
          "We don't have evidence that the brain is structurally changed by stress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "structure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "the grammatical structure of a sentence",
          "The structure of this protein is particularly complex.",
          "They have a very old-fashioned management structure.",
          "Some people like the sense of structure that a military lifestyle imposes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has been made or built from parts, especially a large building:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposed new office tower is a steel and glass structure 43 storeys high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organ in the body, or part of an organ, that does a particular job",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We must carefully structure and rehearse each scene.",
          "a well-structured argument"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the arrangement or organization of parts in a system:",
        "examples": [
          "molecular structure",
          "[ U ] Grammatical structure changes from language to language.",
          "[ C ] When the United States broke away from England, the social structure did not change very much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something built, such as a building or a bridge:",
        "examples": [
          "The bridge is the longest steel structure in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange or organize something:",
        "examples": [
          "Office hours are structured to accommodate individual workers’ needs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which the parts of a system are arranged or organized, or the system itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The company attributed the strong growth to a decentralized corporate structure.",
          "pricing/charging/fee structure The phone uses a simplified pricing structure based on minutes of talk time.",
          "pay/tax/rate structure A new regional pay structure has been introduced.",
          "the structure of sth Market forces will inevitably bring about changes in the structure of the wholesale sector."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object such as a building, that has been built or arranged in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Their new head office is an impressive glass and steel structure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being well arranged or organized:",
        "examples": [
          "have/lack/need (a) structure His financial plans lack structure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Serious questions will be asked about the way they have chosen to structure the company.",
          "There are ways to structure the deal that will get around these problems.",
          "The funds are all structured slightly differently."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "structured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "organized so that the parts relate well to each other; having a clear structure:",
        "examples": [
          "In today's competitive climate, success is most likely to come to those who understand the need for a structured approach to job hunting.",
          "The course provides hands-on experience within a structured programme of study.",
          "These product reviews are highly structured so that it is easy to make comparisons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Structured financial products are designed to be suitable for the particular needs of the person or organization lending or borrowing money, and usually consist of a range of different choices:",
        "examples": [
          "The company did not insure complicated structured products such as bonds backed by mortgages and credit card receipts.",
          "Until the crisis at least half of the lending in the market consisted of structured credit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Structured clothes have a definite shape and do not hang loosely:",
        "examples": [
          "Update your wardrobe with a structured jacket. They slim the body and look great over dresses.",
          "Structured clothes have a distinct shape, and will help you look elegant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "structures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "the grammatical structure of a sentence",
          "The structure of this protein is particularly complex.",
          "They have a very old-fashioned management structure.",
          "Some people like the sense of structure that a military lifestyle imposes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has been made or built from parts, especially a large building:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposed new office tower is a steel and glass structure 43 storeys high."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organ in the body, or part of an organ, that does a particular job",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We must carefully structure and rehearse each scene.",
          "a well-structured argument"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the arrangement or organization of parts in a system:",
        "examples": [
          "molecular structure",
          "[ U ] Grammatical structure changes from language to language.",
          "[ C ] When the United States broke away from England, the social structure did not change very much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something built, such as a building or a bridge:",
        "examples": [
          "The bridge is the longest steel structure in the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange or organize something:",
        "examples": [
          "Office hours are structured to accommodate individual workers’ needs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which the parts of a system are arranged or organized, or the system itself:",
        "examples": [
          "The company attributed the strong growth to a decentralized corporate structure.",
          "pricing/charging/fee structure The phone uses a simplified pricing structure based on minutes of talk time.",
          "pay/tax/rate structure A new regional pay structure has been introduced.",
          "the structure of sth Market forces will inevitably bring about changes in the structure of the wholesale sector."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object such as a building, that has been built or arranged in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Their new head office is an impressive glass and steel structure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the condition of being well arranged or organized:",
        "examples": [
          "have/lack/need (a) structure His financial plans lack structure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Serious questions will be asked about the way they have chosen to structure the company.",
          "There are ways to structure the deal that will get around these problems.",
          "The funds are all structured slightly differently."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strudel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of cake made from fruit that is wrapped in a thin layer of pastry and then baked:",
        "examples": [
          "(an) apple strudel"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "struggle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The dog had been struggling to get free of the wire noose.",
          "I've been struggling to understand this article all afternoon.",
          "Fish struggle for survival when the water level drops in the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move somewhere with great effort:",
        "examples": [
          "He struggled along the rough road holding his son.",
          "By this time he'd managed to struggle out of bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in danger of failing or being defeated:",
        "examples": [
          "After the first half, United were really struggling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight, especially with your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "He struggled with his attacker who then ran away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a lot of effort to defeat someone, prevent something, or achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "For years she struggled with/against the establishment to get her theories accepted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very difficult task that you can do only by making a great effort:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a terrible struggle for him to accept her death.",
          "The people of this country will continue in their struggle for independence.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She never gave up the struggle to have her son freed from prison.",
          "It's going to be an uphill struggle (= very difficult) to get your ideas accepted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a physical or mental fight:",
        "examples": [
          "a struggle with an armed robber",
          "the struggle between good and evil",
          "Clearly there will be a power struggle within the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work hard to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched boys on skateboards struggle to keep their balance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight, esp. physically:",
        "examples": [
          "He struggled with his cousin, and his uncle had to step in to calm things down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "She struggled out of her chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fight:",
        "examples": [
          "Both men were arrested after their struggle in the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very great effort to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Central banks everywhere are still fighting the struggle against inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard effort or fight to do or get something:",
        "examples": [
          "a struggle for sth There was a struggle for control of the company.",
          "a struggle against sth The struggle against drugs took up much of the police's time and manpower."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is extremely difficult to achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "We completed the project, but it was a struggle.",
          "a struggle to do sth It has been a struggle to make the business profitable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try or fight very hard in order to do or get something:",
        "examples": [
          "struggle with/against sth For years she struggled with the department to get her ideas accepted.",
          "struggle for sth Women struggle for equal rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find it extremely difficult to succeed or to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "In the current climate many small businesses are struggling.",
          "struggle to do sth The Government will struggle to achieve its target of 15% of electricity from renewables.",
          "struggle along/through The company may struggle along on its own but a merger with a stronger company would be better for its pension holders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "struggled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The dog had been struggling to get free of the wire noose.",
          "I've been struggling to understand this article all afternoon.",
          "Fish struggle for survival when the water level drops in the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move somewhere with great effort:",
        "examples": [
          "He struggled along the rough road holding his son.",
          "By this time he'd managed to struggle out of bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in danger of failing or being defeated:",
        "examples": [
          "After the first half, United were really struggling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight, especially with your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "He struggled with his attacker who then ran away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a lot of effort to defeat someone, prevent something, or achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "For years she struggled with/against the establishment to get her theories accepted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "struggles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The dog had been struggling to get free of the wire noose.",
          "I've been struggling to understand this article all afternoon.",
          "Fish struggle for survival when the water level drops in the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move somewhere with great effort:",
        "examples": [
          "He struggled along the rough road holding his son.",
          "By this time he'd managed to struggle out of bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in danger of failing or being defeated:",
        "examples": [
          "After the first half, United were really struggling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight, especially with your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "He struggled with his attacker who then ran away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a lot of effort to defeat someone, prevent something, or achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "For years she struggled with/against the establishment to get her theories accepted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very difficult task that you can do only by making a great effort:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a terrible struggle for him to accept her death.",
          "The people of this country will continue in their struggle for independence.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She never gave up the struggle to have her son freed from prison.",
          "It's going to be an uphill struggle (= very difficult) to get your ideas accepted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a physical or mental fight:",
        "examples": [
          "a struggle with an armed robber",
          "the struggle between good and evil",
          "Clearly there will be a power struggle within the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work hard to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched boys on skateboards struggle to keep their balance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight, esp. physically:",
        "examples": [
          "He struggled with his cousin, and his uncle had to step in to calm things down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "She struggled out of her chair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fight:",
        "examples": [
          "Both men were arrested after their struggle in the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very great effort to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Central banks everywhere are still fighting the struggle against inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard effort or fight to do or get something:",
        "examples": [
          "a struggle for sth There was a struggle for control of the company.",
          "a struggle against sth The struggle against drugs took up much of the police's time and manpower."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is extremely difficult to achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "We completed the project, but it was a struggle.",
          "a struggle to do sth It has been a struggle to make the business profitable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try or fight very hard in order to do or get something:",
        "examples": [
          "struggle with/against sth For years she struggled with the department to get her ideas accepted.",
          "struggle for sth Women struggle for equal rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find it extremely difficult to succeed or to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "In the current climate many small businesses are struggling.",
          "struggle to do sth The Government will struggle to achieve its target of 15% of electricity from renewables.",
          "struggle along/through The company may struggle along on its own but a merger with a stronger company would be better for its pension holders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "struggling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unsuccessful but trying hard to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "It's the story of a struggling artist who marries a rich woman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "strum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move your fingers across the strings of a guitar or similar instrument",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play a guitar or similar instrument by moving the fingers lightly across all of the strings together",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "strumming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move your fingers across the strings of a guitar or similar instrument",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play a guitar or similar instrument by moving the fingers lightly across all of the strings together",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "strums": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move your fingers across the strings of a guitar or similar instrument",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play a guitar or similar instrument by moving the fingers lightly across all of the strings together",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "strung": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of string",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "strut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to walk in a proud way trying to look important:",
        "examples": [
          "The boys strutted around trying to get the attention of a group of girls who were nearby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong rod, usually made from metal or wood, that helps to hold something such as a vehicle or building together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with your chest pushed forward and your shoulders back to show you are proud:",
        "examples": [
          "The boys strutted around like peacocks, showing off to some girls nearby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a support for a structure such as an aircraft wing, roof, or bridge",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "struts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to walk in a proud way trying to look important:",
        "examples": [
          "The boys strutted around trying to get the attention of a group of girls who were nearby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong rod, usually made from metal or wood, that helps to hold something such as a vehicle or building together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with your chest pushed forward and your shoulders back to show you are proud:",
        "examples": [
          "The boys strutted around like peacocks, showing off to some girls nearby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a support for a structure such as an aircraft wing, roof, or bridge",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "strutting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to walk in a proud way trying to look important:",
        "examples": [
          "The boys strutted around trying to get the attention of a group of girls who were nearby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong rod, usually made from metal or wood, that helps to hold something such as a vehicle or building together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with your chest pushed forward and your shoulders back to show you are proud:",
        "examples": [
          "The boys strutted around like peacocks, showing off to some girls nearby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a support for a structure such as an aircraft wing, roof, or bridge",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stub": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the short part of something that is left after the main part has been used, especially a cigarette after it has been smoked or one of the small pieces of paper left in a book from which cheques or tickets have been torn",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt your toe by hitting it against a hard object by accident",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the short end which is left after the main part of something has been used or removed, as of a pencil:",
        "examples": [
          "I put the ticket stubs in my pocket after we went into the theater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit your foot or toe against a hard object:",
        "examples": [
          "I stubbed my toe on a rock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the short piece of paper left in a cheque book after a cheque has been removed, used as a record of payment:",
        "examples": [
          "Filling in cheque stubs will help you identify where you can cut back."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stubble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the short hair that grows on a man's face if he has not shaved (= cut the hair) for a few days:",
        "examples": [
          "With the back of his hand, he rubbed the stubble on his chin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the short stems left after a crop such as wheat has been cut:",
        "examples": [
          "In the distance, a wisp of smoke rose from burning stubble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the short hair that grows on a man’s face if he has not recently shaved (= cut the hair)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the stems left in the ground after a crop has been cut",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stubborn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A stubborn person is determined to do what he or she wants and refuses to do anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "They have huge arguments because they're both so stubborn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Things that are stubborn are difficult to move, change, or deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "He was famed for his stubborn resistance and his refusal to accept defeat.",
          "Stubborn stains can be removed using a small amount of detergent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "opposed to change or suggestion:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s sick, but he’s too stubborn to see a doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is stubborn, it is hard to fix or deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "stubborn stains",
          "a stubborn problem"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stubbornness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being determined to do what you want and refusing to do anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "His colleagues find his stubbornness difficult to deal with.",
          "She is refusing to help out of sheer stubbornness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being difficult to move, change, or deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think you quite appreciate the stubbornness of the problem."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stubby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short and thick:",
        "examples": [
          "He had rather unattractive, stubby fingers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small beer bottle that contains 375 ml",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stubs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the short part of something that is left after the main part has been used, especially a cigarette after it has been smoked or one of the small pieces of paper left in a book from which cheques or tickets have been torn",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hurt your toe by hitting it against a hard object by accident",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the short end which is left after the main part of something has been used or removed, as of a pencil:",
        "examples": [
          "I put the ticket stubs in my pocket after we went into the theater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit your foot or toe against a hard object:",
        "examples": [
          "I stubbed my toe on a rock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the short piece of paper left in a cheque book after a cheque has been removed, used as a record of payment:",
        "examples": [
          "Filling in cheque stubs will help you identify where you can cut back."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stuck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of stick",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to move, or set in a particular position, place, or way of thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "This door seems to be stuck - can you help me push it open?",
          "stuck in Seven of us were stuck in the lift for over an hour.",
          "I hate being stuck (= having to be) behind a desk - I'd rather work outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a difficult situation, or unable to change or get away from a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "We'd be stuck if your sister hadn't offered to come over and look after the children tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to continue reading, answering questions, etc. because something is too difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm really stuck - do you have any idea how to answer these questions?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have to deal with someone or something unpleasant because you have no choice or because no one else wants to:",
        "examples": [
          "We were stuck with him for the entire journey!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of stick",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to move from a particular position or place, or unable to change a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "This door seems to be stuck.",
          "I hate being stuck at a desk all day.",
          "Ty got stuck with doing the laundry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stud": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of animals, especially high-quality horses, kept for breeding:",
        "examples": [
          "David Grenfell runs a 170-acre stud farm in Co. Wexford, Ireland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kept for breeding:",
        "examples": [
          "The Derby winner Generous will be put to stud at the end of the season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is considered to be attractive and skilled sexually:",
        "examples": [
          "He thinks he's a real stud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small nail or piece of metal, with a large, rounded top, that is attached to the surface of something, usually for decoration",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of metal jewellery that is put through a part of your body such as your ear or nose:",
        "examples": [
          "gold studs",
          "a nose stud"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the small, pointed objects that stick out from the bottom of some boots and shoes used in particular sports, for example football",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "with the studs of your football boots pointing at a player's leg when you tackle them:",
        "examples": [
          "A sliding tackle with the studs up is illegal in most leagues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fastener made from two small flat parts joined together by a short bar, used for clothing, for example to fix collars onto shirts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of metal, many of which are attached to special tyres used for driving in the snow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male animal kept esp. for breeding",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, bright-colored nail, often specially shaped, that is fixed esp. to cloth or leather as decoration",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small ball fixed to a metal post that fits through a hole made in the body, esp. in the ear",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the vertical wood or metal posts used to make the frame of a wall",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "student": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is learning at a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "a law/philosophy/medical student",
          "a graduate/postgraduate student (= one who has completed a first degree)",
          "a full-time/part-time student",
          "a student teacher/nurse/doctor (= a person training to become a teacher, nurse, etc.)",
          "He was a student at the University of Chicago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is learning at a school:",
        "examples": [
          "Teachers use a variety of materials to inspire their students.",
          "Students are not allowed to bring mobile phones in to the test.",
          "US The school has 24 students in kindergarten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is a student of a particular subject, they know about it and are interested in it:",
        "examples": [
          "As a nurse, you have to be a student of (= to know and learn about) human nature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is studying at a school, college, or university:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a student at the University of California."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is a student of a particular subject is very interested in it:",
        "examples": [
          "As a nurse, you get to be a student of human nature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is studying at a college, university, or school:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a student at Bristol University.",
          "school/university/college students"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who knows about a subject and is interested in it, but may not have studied it formally:",
        "examples": [
          "a student of sth Any student of the free market would agree that an energy policy risks strangling the development of efficient energy sources."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "students": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is learning at a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "a law/philosophy/medical student",
          "a graduate/postgraduate student (= one who has completed a first degree)",
          "a full-time/part-time student",
          "a student teacher/nurse/doctor (= a person training to become a teacher, nurse, etc.)",
          "He was a student at the University of Chicago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is learning at a school:",
        "examples": [
          "Teachers use a variety of materials to inspire their students.",
          "Students are not allowed to bring mobile phones in to the test.",
          "US The school has 24 students in kindergarten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is a student of a particular subject, they know about it and are interested in it:",
        "examples": [
          "As a nurse, you have to be a student of (= to know and learn about) human nature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is studying at a school, college, or university:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a student at the University of California."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is a student of a particular subject is very interested in it:",
        "examples": [
          "As a nurse, you get to be a student of human nature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is studying at a college, university, or school:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a student at Bristol University.",
          "school/university/college students"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who knows about a subject and is interested in it, but may not have studied it formally:",
        "examples": [
          "a student of sth Any student of the free market would agree that an energy policy risks strangling the development of efficient energy sources."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "studied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very carefully and intentionally done, made, or considered, rather than in a completely honest or sincere way:",
        "examples": [
          "After a pause, he gave a studied answer.",
          "She listened to his remarks with studied indifference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "carefully prepared or considered, esp. to create an effect:",
        "examples": [
          "He showed a studied disregard for her concerns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "studies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "studying or work involving studying:",
        "examples": [
          "Adam doesn't spend enough time on his studies.",
          "She left her job to pursue further studies.",
          "Regular exercise will help you focus on your studies.",
          "He went to Harvard to continue his studies.",
          "He told me to forget about tennis and concentrate on my studies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of some educational subjects and courses:",
        "examples": [
          "business/media studies Michaela is doing a degree in business/media studies.",
          "He gave a speech at the International Institute for Strategic Studies.",
          "He is a Professor of European Studies at Oxford University.",
          "We are looking for someone with a background in social studies.",
          "She works as a Religious Studies teacher in a local school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work a student does at school:",
        "examples": [
          "His studies will suffer if he has to stay home for too long."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "studio": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room with special equipment where television or radio programmes or music recordings are made:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent three months in the studio working on her latest album.",
          "a studio audience (= people who watch a programme while it is being made in the studio)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or place where films are made, or a company that makes them:",
        "examples": [
          "Ealing Studios made some famous British comedies in the 40s and 50s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or building where dancing is taught or practised:",
        "examples": [
          "a dance studio"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room in which an artist works, especially a painter or photographer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company making artistic or photographic products:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm grew to be one of Europe's foremost graphics studios."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small apartment designed to be lived in by one or two people, usually with one large room for sleeping and living in, a bathroom and sometimes a separate kitchen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room where an artist paints or a musician practices:",
        "examples": [
          "an artist’s studio"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a specially equipped place where television or radio programs are made or music is recorded",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where movies are produced, or a company that produces movies:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the big studios are in Hollywood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room with special equipment where television or radio programmes or music recordings are made:",
        "examples": [
          "television/radio/recording studio I work in a television studio in Boston.",
          "They filmed the interview in front of a studio audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or place where films are made for the cinema, or a company that makes films:",
        "examples": [
          "A major studio is said to have bought the film rights to her book.",
          "a film/movie/Hollywood studio"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "studios": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room with special equipment where television or radio programmes or music recordings are made:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent three months in the studio working on her latest album.",
          "a studio audience (= people who watch a programme while it is being made in the studio)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or place where films are made, or a company that makes them:",
        "examples": [
          "Ealing Studios made some famous British comedies in the 40s and 50s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or building where dancing is taught or practised:",
        "examples": [
          "a dance studio"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room in which an artist works, especially a painter or photographer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company making artistic or photographic products:",
        "examples": [
          "The firm grew to be one of Europe's foremost graphics studios."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small apartment designed to be lived in by one or two people, usually with one large room for sleeping and living in, a bathroom and sometimes a separate kitchen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room where an artist paints or a musician practices:",
        "examples": [
          "an artist’s studio"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a specially equipped place where television or radio programs are made or music is recorded",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where movies are produced, or a company that produces movies:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the big studios are in Hollywood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room with special equipment where television or radio programmes or music recordings are made:",
        "examples": [
          "television/radio/recording studio I work in a television studio in Boston.",
          "They filmed the interview in front of a studio audience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building or place where films are made for the cinema, or a company that makes films:",
        "examples": [
          "A major studio is said to have bought the film rights to her book.",
          "a film/movie/Hollywood studio"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "studs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of animals, especially high-quality horses, kept for breeding:",
        "examples": [
          "David Grenfell runs a 170-acre stud farm in Co. Wexford, Ireland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kept for breeding:",
        "examples": [
          "The Derby winner Generous will be put to stud at the end of the season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who is considered to be attractive and skilled sexually:",
        "examples": [
          "He thinks he's a real stud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small nail or piece of metal, with a large, rounded top, that is attached to the surface of something, usually for decoration",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of metal jewellery that is put through a part of your body such as your ear or nose:",
        "examples": [
          "gold studs",
          "a nose stud"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the small, pointed objects that stick out from the bottom of some boots and shoes used in particular sports, for example football",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "with the studs of your football boots pointing at a player's leg when you tackle them:",
        "examples": [
          "A sliding tackle with the studs up is illegal in most leagues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fastener made from two small flat parts joined together by a short bar, used for clothing, for example to fix collars onto shirts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of metal, many of which are attached to special tyres used for driving in the snow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male animal kept esp. for breeding",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, bright-colored nail, often specially shaped, that is fixed esp. to cloth or leather as decoration",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small ball fixed to a metal post that fits through a hole made in the body, esp. in the ear",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the vertical wood or metal posts used to make the frame of a wall",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "study": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to learn about a subject, especially in an educational course or by reading books:",
        "examples": [
          "to study biology/chemistry",
          "Next term we will study plants and how they grow.",
          "study for She's been studying for her doctorate for three years already."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine something very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "I want time to study this contract thoroughly before signing it.",
          "[ + question word ] Researchers have been studying how people under stress make decisions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of examining a subject in detail in order to discover new information:",
        "examples": [
          "a five-year study of the relationship between wildlife and farming",
          "Some studies have suggested a link between certain types of artificial sweetener and cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawing that an artist makes in order to test ideas before starting a painting of the same subject",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of learning about a subject, usually at school or university:",
        "examples": [
          "the study of English literature"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "studying or work involving studying:",
        "examples": [
          "Adam doesn't spend enough time on his studies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of some educational subjects and courses:",
        "examples": [
          "business/media studies Michaela is doing a degree in business/media studies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room, especially in a house, used for quiet work such as reading or writing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn a particular subject or subjects, esp. in a school or college or by reading books:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Next semester we’ll be studying biology.",
          "[ I ] I’ve got to study tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at something carefully to learn about it:",
        "examples": [
          "She studied the embroidery to see how it was done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of studying:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He began the study of violin when he was only three."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A study is a room used for reading and writing in a person’s home.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a report that examines a subject in detail in order to discover new information:",
        "examples": [
          "Studies show that exercise is important to health."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn about a subject, especially at a school or university or by reading books:",
        "examples": [
          "study for sth He's studying for a master's degree at Yale University.",
          "She studied economics and politics.",
          "What do you plan to do when you finish studying?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine something very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "The group of economists studied the regional market.",
          "A committee will study the links between the two industries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a detailed examination of a subject in order to discover new information:",
        "examples": [
          "The study calls for about $86.7 million in emergency repairs.",
          "a study of/on sth She published a study on strategic financial management.",
          "carry out/conduct/undertake a study AON consulting conducted a study to identify causes of absenteeism.",
          "A recent study of 300 executives found that many wanted more high-tech training.",
          "a major/large/national study",
          "an independent/in-depth study"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of making a detailed examination of a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The recommendations are based on the detailed study of banking profitability.",
          "He called for more study of the oceans' role in climate change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of learning about a subject, usually at school or university:",
        "examples": [
          "She switched from Economics to the study of human behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work someone does that involves studying:",
        "examples": [
          "pursue/neglect/continue your studies He left full-time employment to continue his studies at university."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of some educational subjects and courses:",
        "examples": [
          "Business Studies",
          "management/environmental/women's studies"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "studying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn about a subject, especially in an educational course or by reading books:",
        "examples": [
          "to study biology/chemistry",
          "Next term we will study plants and how they grow.",
          "study for She's been studying for her doctorate for three years already."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine something very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "I want time to study this contract thoroughly before signing it.",
          "[ + question word ] Researchers have been studying how people under stress make decisions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stuffed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A stuffed animal or bird is filled with special material so that it keeps the shape it had when it was alive:",
        "examples": [
          "a collection of stuffed birds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) having eaten enough or too much:",
        "examples": [
          "\"No more for me thanks - I'm stuffed.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "filled with a stuffing:",
        "examples": [
          "stuffed peppers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "filled with some material:",
        "examples": [
          "Children love stuffed animals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stuffer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who stuffs (= fills) things , especially as their job:",
        "examples": [
          "He got a job as a tennis ball stuffer.",
          "She started out at the BBC as part-time stuffer of mail order envelopes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used for stuffing (= filling) something :",
        "examples": [
          "Sausage stuffers are used to stuff sausage or other meats in a casing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of printed advertising, often one that is put in an envelope together with a letter, bill, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Financial services providers often include these stuffers along with their monthly account statements.",
          "The glossy leaflet looked better than your usual mailbox stuffers.",
          "There are predesigned templates for counter cards, fliers, and stuffers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stuffing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "material that is pushed inside something to make it firm:",
        "examples": [
          "This seat is losing its stuffing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mixture of food, such as bread, onions, and herbs, that is used to fill something that is going to be eaten, such as a chicken or a vegetable, before being cooked:",
        "examples": [
          "a stuffing for the turkey",
          "sage and onion stuffing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "material that is used to fill something:",
        "examples": [
          "The stuffing was coming out of the mattress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Stuffing is also food, usually a mixture of bread, onions, and herbs, which is used as a filling for turkey or other meats or vegetables.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stuffs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance, especially when you do not know or say exactly what it is:",
        "examples": [
          "There's sticky stuff all over the chair.",
          "What's this black stuff?",
          "He drinks gallons of tea - he loves the stuff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things that someone says or does, when you are referring to them in a general way without saying exactly what they are:",
        "examples": [
          "All that stuff she has been saying about Lee is just not true.",
          "We did some really interesting stuff today.",
          "I have to go now - I've got stuff to do.",
          "I've read all her books - I really like her stuff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's possessions or things that they take somewhere with them:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll have to carry all our camping stuff.",
          "Do you want help bringing your stuff in from the van?",
          "We can't move to a smaller place - we've got too much stuff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to more things of a similar kind to ones you have mentioned, when you do not say exactly what they are:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the drawer where I keep paper and envelopes and stuff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's skill or great abilities:",
        "examples": [
          "great stuff Avery had great stuff, total command of all three of his pitches.",
          "show your stuff An interview is a chance to show your stuff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to completely fill a container with something:",
        "examples": [
          "Stuff the pillow and then sew up the final seam.",
          "(be) stuffed with Under her bed, they found a bag stuffed with money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push something into a small space, often quickly or in a careless way:",
        "examples": [
          "stuff something into something This suitcase is absolutely full - I can't stuff another thing into it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill the body of a dead animal with special material so that it looks as if it is still alive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a man) to have sex with a woman",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill food with stuffing:",
        "examples": [
          "Stuff the turkey, then put it into a pre-heated oven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "stuff yourself with something They'd been stuffing themselves with snacks all afternoon, so they didn't want any dinner.",
          "I spent the evening stuffing myself with shrimp the size of lobsters.",
          "There she was, stuffing herself with doughnuts.",
          "We stuffed ourselves with smoked salmon sandwiches.",
          "It's not a good idea to stuff yourself with junk food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump up and force a basketball down through the basket (= goal) in order to score:",
        "examples": [
          "He can stuff the ball with either hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance or material:",
        "examples": [
          "What’s the black stuff on the rug?",
          "This stuff tastes good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of different things, activities, or matters:",
        "examples": [
          "We helped him move his stuff to the new apartment.",
          "I’ve got a lot of stuff to do this weekend.",
          "They’d heard all this stuff before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill the inside of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I can’t stuff another thing into this suitcase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To stuff a turkey, or other meat or vegetable, is to fill it with other food before cooking it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you stuff yourself, you eat a large amount of food:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids stuffed themselves with snacks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stuffy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A stuffy room or building is unpleasant because it has no fresh air:",
        "examples": [
          "a stuffy office",
          "It's really hot and stuffy in here - let's open the window.",
          "The bedroom gets a little stuffy in the summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old-fashioned, formal, and boring:",
        "examples": [
          "Sir William had the ability to conduct proceedings in a dignified manner without ever becoming stuffy.",
          "She is trying to promote a less stuffy image of librarians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your nose is stuffy or you have a stuffy nose, your nose is blocked with mucus, usually because you have a cold.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "formal, boring, and not modern:",
        "examples": [
          "a stuffy, arrogant man"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking fresh air:",
        "examples": [
          "The office gets so stuffy in the afternoon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stumble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to step awkwardly while walking or running and fall or begin to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "Running along the beach, she stumbled on a log and fell on the sand.",
          "In the final straight Meyers stumbled, and although he didn't fall it was enough to lose him first place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in a way that does not seem controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear her stumbling about/around the bedroom in the dark.",
          "He pulled on his clothes and stumbled into the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a mistake, such as repeating something or pausing for too long, while speaking or playing a piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "When the poet stumbled over a line in the middle of a poem, someone in the audience corrected him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit your foot against something while walking and almost fall, or to walk awkwardly as if you might fall:",
        "examples": [
          "She stumbled over a toy.",
          "He stumbled around in the dark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a mistake, or to pause unexpectedly when speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "He stumbled through several early career choices.",
          "Several times the reader stumbled over lines in the poem."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stumbled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to step awkwardly while walking or running and fall or begin to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "Running along the beach, she stumbled on a log and fell on the sand.",
          "In the final straight Meyers stumbled, and although he didn't fall it was enough to lose him first place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in a way that does not seem controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear her stumbling about/around the bedroom in the dark.",
          "He pulled on his clothes and stumbled into the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a mistake, such as repeating something or pausing for too long, while speaking or playing a piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "When the poet stumbled over a line in the middle of a poem, someone in the audience corrected him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stumbles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to step awkwardly while walking or running and fall or begin to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "Running along the beach, she stumbled on a log and fell on the sand.",
          "In the final straight Meyers stumbled, and although he didn't fall it was enough to lose him first place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in a way that does not seem controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear her stumbling about/around the bedroom in the dark.",
          "He pulled on his clothes and stumbled into the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a mistake, such as repeating something or pausing for too long, while speaking or playing a piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "When the poet stumbled over a line in the middle of a poem, someone in the audience corrected him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit your foot against something while walking and almost fall, or to walk awkwardly as if you might fall:",
        "examples": [
          "She stumbled over a toy.",
          "He stumbled around in the dark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a mistake, or to pause unexpectedly when speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "He stumbled through several early career choices.",
          "Several times the reader stumbled over lines in the poem."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stumbling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "walking in a way that is awkward or not controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "A stumbling figure weaved its way through the shadows.",
          "He walked with an awkward, stumbling gait."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving mistakes when speaking, such as repeating something or pausing for too long:",
        "examples": [
          "They appear foolish as they offer stumbling, inarticulate responses.",
          "Their conversation is inevitably stumbling, and more of an effort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done with difficulty, or involving repeated problems or mistakes:",
        "examples": [
          "A stumbling economy means fewer jobs.",
          "I made my first stumbling attempts to start writing poetry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stump": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of something such as a tree, tooth, arm, or leg that is left after most of it has been removed:",
        "examples": [
          "stump of He stopped and sat down on the stump of a tree.",
          "Her smile broadened to reveal two rows of brown stumps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the three vertical wooden poles at which the ball is thrown in cricket:",
        "examples": [
          "The stumps aren't removed for lunch and tea breaks but are at the end of the day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, the time at which play finishes for the day:",
        "examples": [
          "At stumps on day two, Pakistan were 234 for 5."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be unable to answer a question or solve a problem because it is too difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "be completely stumped I'm completely stumped - how did she manage to escape?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel around an area giving speeches and trying to get political support:",
        "examples": [
          "stump for Hollywood stars stumped for the Democratic candidate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the batter (= the person trying to hit the ball) in cricket is stumped, their turn to try scoring points is ended by a member of the other team knocking the bails off the stumps with the ball while the batter is outside a safe area.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a tree, arm, etc. that is left after another part has been removed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to confuse or cause someone to be unable to understand or explain something:",
        "examples": [
          "He seemed stumped by our questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk in support of a politician or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "Taylor stumped for him throughout the state."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stumped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be unable to answer a question or solve a problem because it is too difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "be completely stumped I'm completely stumped - how did she manage to escape?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel around an area giving speeches and trying to get political support:",
        "examples": [
          "stump for Hollywood stars stumped for the Democratic candidate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If the batter (= the person trying to hit the ball) in cricket is stumped, their turn to try scoring points is ended by a member of the other team knocking the bails off the stumps with the ball while the batter is outside a safe area.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stumpy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short and thick:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a large ring on each of her stumpy fingers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stun": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shock or surprise someone very much:",
        "examples": [
          "News of the disaster stunned people throughout the world.",
          "She was stunned by the amount of support she received from well-wishers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a person or animal unconscious or unable to think normally, especially by hitting their or its head hard:",
        "examples": [
          "Stunned by the impact, he lay on the ground wondering what had happened.",
          "This injection stuns the rhinoceros, so we can examine it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shock someone so much that the person does not know how to react:",
        "examples": [
          "She was stunned by his generous offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a person or animal unconscious or confused, esp. by hitting the head hard:",
        "examples": [
          "He was stunned by the sudden blow to his head."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stung": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of sting",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stunk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of stink",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "stunned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very shocked or surprised:",
        "examples": [
          "They stood in stunned silence beside the bodies.",
          "I am stunned and saddened by this news."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stunner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is very beautiful, especially a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "The new administrator in accounts is a real stunner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stunning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely beautiful or attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "a stunning dress",
          "a stunning view over the bay of Saint Tropez"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shocking or very impressive:",
        "examples": [
          "All the ideas have a stunning simplicity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely beautiful or attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "They make a stunning couple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shocking or surprising:",
        "examples": [
          "a stunning victory"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stunt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an exciting action, usually in a film, that is dangerous or appears dangerous and usually needs to be done by someone skilled:",
        "examples": [
          "spectacular stunt It's a typical action movie with plenty of spectacular stunts.",
          "Tom Cruise has performed his own stunts for Mission Impossible 2, defying warnings from professionals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is done to get attention for the person or people responsible for it:",
        "examples": [
          "an advertising stunt",
          "publicity stunt Their marriage was just a cheap publicity stunt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a play (= period of action) in which two or more players on the defence change places at the line of scrimmage (= the line on which the ball is positioned at the beginning of a period of action) just before the play begins, in order to confuse the offence:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach likes to use stunts as a way to penetrate the offensive line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent the growth or development of something from reaching its limit:",
        "examples": [
          "stunt (the growth of) Drought has stunted (the growth of) this year's cereal crop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to exciting and dangerous action, especially movement through the air, that needs to be done by someone who has great skill or special training:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the country's top aerobatic stunt pilots brought planes to the event.",
          "Enjoy the exciting stunt driving in the film, but don't try to copy it.",
          "The experts can handle complex 4-line stunt kites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exciting and often dangerous act, usually performed for use in a movie by someone specially trained",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something done mainly to attract attention:",
        "examples": [
          "This was not just some publicity stunt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to slow or prevent the growth or development of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Drought has stunted this year’s corn crop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is done to get attention for the person or people responsible for it:",
        "examples": [
          "publicity/marketing/advertising stunt She dismissed her opponent's lawsuit as a publicity stunt.",
          "a political/election stunt"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stunted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "prevented from growing or developing to the usual size:",
        "examples": [
          "A few stunted trees were the only vegetation visible.",
          "children with stunted growth"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stunting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent the growth or development of something from reaching its limit:",
        "examples": [
          "stunt (the growth of) Drought has stunted (the growth of) this year's cereal crop."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stunts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an exciting action, usually in a film, that is dangerous or appears dangerous and usually needs to be done by someone skilled:",
        "examples": [
          "spectacular stunt It's a typical action movie with plenty of spectacular stunts.",
          "Tom Cruise has performed his own stunts for Mission Impossible 2, defying warnings from professionals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is done to get attention for the person or people responsible for it:",
        "examples": [
          "an advertising stunt",
          "publicity stunt Their marriage was just a cheap publicity stunt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a play (= period of action) in which two or more players on the defence change places at the line of scrimmage (= the line on which the ball is positioned at the beginning of a period of action) just before the play begins, in order to confuse the offence:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach likes to use stunts as a way to penetrate the offensive line."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent the growth or development of something from reaching its limit:",
        "examples": [
          "stunt (the growth of) Drought has stunted (the growth of) this year's cereal crop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to exciting and dangerous action, especially movement through the air, that needs to be done by someone who has great skill or special training:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the country's top aerobatic stunt pilots brought planes to the event.",
          "Enjoy the exciting stunt driving in the film, but don't try to copy it.",
          "The experts can handle complex 4-line stunt kites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exciting and often dangerous act, usually performed for use in a movie by someone specially trained",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something done mainly to attract attention:",
        "examples": [
          "This was not just some publicity stunt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to slow or prevent the growth or development of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Drought has stunted this year’s corn crop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is done to get attention for the person or people responsible for it:",
        "examples": [
          "publicity/marketing/advertising stunt She dismissed her opponent's lawsuit as a publicity stunt.",
          "a political/election stunt"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stupendous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very surprising, usually in a pleasing way, especially by being large in amount or size:",
        "examples": [
          "He ran up stupendous debts through his extravagant lifestyle.",
          "Stupendous news! We've won £500,000!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great in amount or size:",
        "examples": [
          "He ran up stupendous debts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stupid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "silly or unwise; showing poor judgment or little intelligence:",
        "examples": [
          "She was really stupid to quit her job like that.",
          "Whose stupid idea was it to travel at night?",
          "He now thinks that retiring early was a stupid thing to do.",
          "How could you be so stupid?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "annoying, or causing a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Have your stupid book back if it's so important to you.",
          "I hate doing this stupid exercise, I just can't get it right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when talking to someone who does something stupid, to refer to them:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't lock it, stupid!",
          "Not that one, stupid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking thought or intelligence:",
        "examples": [
          "I just made another stupid mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml You might say something is stupid because it annoys you:",
        "examples": [
          "Turn off that stupid program!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stupider": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "silly or unwise; showing poor judgment or little intelligence:",
        "examples": [
          "She was really stupid to quit her job like that.",
          "Whose stupid idea was it to travel at night?",
          "He now thinks that retiring early was a stupid thing to do.",
          "How could you be so stupid?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "annoying, or causing a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Have your stupid book back if it's so important to you.",
          "I hate doing this stupid exercise, I just can't get it right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when talking to someone who does something stupid, to refer to them:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't lock it, stupid!",
          "Not that one, stupid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking thought or intelligence:",
        "examples": [
          "I just made another stupid mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml You might say something is stupid because it annoys you:",
        "examples": [
          "Turn off that stupid program!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stupidest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "silly or unwise; showing poor judgment or little intelligence:",
        "examples": [
          "She was really stupid to quit her job like that.",
          "Whose stupid idea was it to travel at night?",
          "He now thinks that retiring early was a stupid thing to do.",
          "How could you be so stupid?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "annoying, or causing a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Have your stupid book back if it's so important to you.",
          "I hate doing this stupid exercise, I just can't get it right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when talking to someone who does something stupid, to refer to them:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't lock it, stupid!",
          "Not that one, stupid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking thought or intelligence:",
        "examples": [
          "I just made another stupid mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml You might say something is stupid because it annoys you:",
        "examples": [
          "Turn off that stupid program!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stupidity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being silly or unwise:",
        "examples": [
          "a moment/act of stupidity",
          "Her stupidity is beyond belief sometimes.",
          "It was sheer stupidity to refuse at the price they were offering."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stupidly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is silly or unwise, or shows little intelligence:",
        "examples": [
          "Sorry, I stupidly forgot to bring my copy of the report - could I look at yours?",
          "I stared at them stupidly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stupor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in which a person is almost unconscious and their thoughts are not clear:",
        "examples": [
          "He was lying under the table in a drunken stupor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state in which a person is almost unconscious",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sturdy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "physically strong and solid or thick, and therefore unlikely to break or be hurt:",
        "examples": [
          "sturdy walking boots",
          "a sturdy table",
          "sturdy little legs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong and determined:",
        "examples": [
          "They put up a sturdy defence of their proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong or solid:",
        "examples": [
          "That ladder doesn’t look sturdy enough to hold you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stutter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak or say something, especially the first part of a word, with difficulty, for example pausing before it or repeating it several times:",
        "examples": [
          "She stutters a little, so be patient and let her finish what she's saying.",
          "[ + speech ] \"C-c-can we g-go now?\" stuttered Jenkins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work or happen in a way that is not smooth or regular:",
        "examples": [
          "Suddenly the engine stuttered and then it stopped completely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of speaking or saying something, especially the first part of a word, with difficulty, for example pausing before it or repeating it several times:",
        "examples": [
          "Toni's developed a slight stutter over the last few months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or say part of a word with difficulty, esp. by repeating it several times or by pausing before it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He doesn’t normally stutter when he speaks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stuttering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening in a way that is not regular, for example by being sometimes good and sometimes bad, or sometimes moving or changing and sometimes not :",
        "examples": [
          "Stuttering (= sometimes good and sometimes bad) productivity figures over the last two years have made the industry unattractive to investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": ":",
        "examples": [
          "Jason's stuttering voice sounded louder than he liked, and he generally refrained from speaking in class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of saying something, especially the first part of a word, with difficulty, for example pausing or repeating a sound several times:",
        "examples": [
          "During the 1970s and 1980s, rival theories about what causes stuttering came into vogue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stutters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to speak or say something, especially the first part of a word, with difficulty, for example pausing before it or repeating it several times:",
        "examples": [
          "She stutters a little, so be patient and let her finish what she's saying.",
          "[ + speech ] \"C-c-can we g-go now?\" stuttered Jenkins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work or happen in a way that is not smooth or regular:",
        "examples": [
          "Suddenly the engine stuttered and then it stopped completely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of speaking or saying something, especially the first part of a word, with difficulty, for example pausing before it or repeating it several times:",
        "examples": [
          "Toni's developed a slight stutter over the last few months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or say part of a word with difficulty, esp. by repeating it several times or by pausing before it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He doesn’t normally stutter when he speaks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, sore swelling on the edge of an eyelid",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "style": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something, especially one that is typical of a person, group of people, place, or period:",
        "examples": [
          "style of Jones favours a dynamic, hands-on style of management.",
          "in style His office is very utilitarian in style, with no decoration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the type of thing that you would do:",
        "examples": [
          "He wouldn't try to mislead you - it's not his style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fashion, especially in clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "a style consultant",
          "I read the fashion pages in the newspapers to keep up with the latest styles.",
          "in style The classic black dress is always in style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular shape or design, especially of a person's hair, clothes, or a piece of furniture:",
        "examples": [
          "style of a formal style of hat",
          "Her hair was cut in a really nice style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "high quality in appearance, design, or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "have real style That car's got real style, which is no surprise considering how much it cost.",
          "in/with style When she decides to do something, she always does it in/with great style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the middle part of the carpel (= female part) of a flower, connecting the ovary to the stigma",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shape or design something such as a person's hair or an object like a piece of clothing or furniture or a book, especially so that it looks attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "You've had your hair styled - it really suits you.",
          "This range of jackets is styled to look good whatever the occasion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a title to a person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + noun ] She styles herself \"Doctor\" but she doesn't have a degree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the style mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "Japanese-style management",
          "antique-style furniture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something, esp. one that is typical of a person, group of people, place, or time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Puente fused Latin with other musical styles.",
          "[ C ] The book is written in the style of an 18th-century novel.",
          "[ U ] His portraits were awkward in style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Style is also a special quality that makes a person or thing seem different and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I like this team – the players have style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular form or design:",
        "examples": [
          "They had hundreds of styles of light fixtures in stock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Style also means fashion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I keep up with the latest styles.",
          "[ U ] The classic black dress is always in style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Style also refers to particular features of art that are found in a group of artists who lived and worked at the same time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange or design hair, clothes, a room, etc., esp. so that it looks attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Most women style their hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something, especially one that is typical of a person, group of people, place, or period:",
        "examples": [
          "management/leadership style An authoritarian management style may not yield good results.",
          "Those familiar with her personal style say she is quietly decisive.",
          "a working/learning style"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "styles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something, especially one that is typical of a person, group of people, place, or period:",
        "examples": [
          "style of Jones favours a dynamic, hands-on style of management.",
          "in style His office is very utilitarian in style, with no decoration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the type of thing that you would do:",
        "examples": [
          "He wouldn't try to mislead you - it's not his style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fashion, especially in clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "a style consultant",
          "I read the fashion pages in the newspapers to keep up with the latest styles.",
          "in style The classic black dress is always in style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular shape or design, especially of a person's hair, clothes, or a piece of furniture:",
        "examples": [
          "style of a formal style of hat",
          "Her hair was cut in a really nice style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "high quality in appearance, design, or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "have real style That car's got real style, which is no surprise considering how much it cost.",
          "in/with style When she decides to do something, she always does it in/with great style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the middle part of the carpel (= female part) of a flower, connecting the ovary to the stigma",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shape or design something such as a person's hair or an object like a piece of clothing or furniture or a book, especially so that it looks attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "You've had your hair styled - it really suits you.",
          "This range of jackets is styled to look good whatever the occasion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a title to a person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + noun ] She styles herself \"Doctor\" but she doesn't have a degree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the style mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "Japanese-style management",
          "antique-style furniture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something, esp. one that is typical of a person, group of people, place, or time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Puente fused Latin with other musical styles.",
          "[ C ] The book is written in the style of an 18th-century novel.",
          "[ U ] His portraits were awkward in style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Style is also a special quality that makes a person or thing seem different and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I like this team – the players have style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular form or design:",
        "examples": [
          "They had hundreds of styles of light fixtures in stock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Style also means fashion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I keep up with the latest styles.",
          "[ U ] The classic black dress is always in style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Style also refers to particular features of art that are found in a group of artists who lived and worked at the same time.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange or design hair, clothes, a room, etc., esp. so that it looks attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "Most women style their hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something, especially one that is typical of a person, group of people, place, or period:",
        "examples": [
          "management/leadership style An authoritarian management style may not yield good results.",
          "Those familiar with her personal style say she is quietly decisive.",
          "a working/learning style"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "styling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something is designed or styled:",
        "examples": [
          "The styling of the apartment wasn't to our taste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the name of products or devices that are used for giving a particular shape or style to a person's hair:",
        "examples": [
          "styling mousse/gel",
          "a styling comb"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stylish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of a high quality in appearance, design, or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "The film's direction is subtle and stylish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a special quality that makes a person or thing seem different and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "stylish people",
          "stylish clothing"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "stylist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to shape or design something:",
        "examples": [
          "the latest exciting new car designed by our team of stylists",
          "a hair stylist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to help people, especially famous people, decide on a style of clothes, hair, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She needs to fire her stylist - that outfit is awful!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a writer who has a good writing style and chooses the words they use very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "She's no stylist, but she writes very exciting stories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to arrange, shape, or design something, such as a person's hair:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave up a career as a fashion stylist to rear two daughters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "styrofoam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a light, usually white plastic used to make containers that prevent foods and liquids from changing temperature or to protect delicate objects inside containers:",
        "examples": [
          "a Styrofoam cup/cooler",
          "Styrofoam packing materials"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "suave": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A suave man is very polite, pleasant, and usually attractive, often in a way that is slightly false:",
        "examples": [
          "He's very suave and sophisticated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of men) having a pleasant and charming manner that may not be sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a suave Texas-bred lawyer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sub": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for substitute: a sports player who is used for part of a game instead of another player:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the players was injured during the match, so a sub was brought on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for substitute teacher: a teacher who replaces teachers who are absent from work:",
        "examples": [
          "A trained teacher, he found work as a sub, which fitted around his other commitments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for sub-editor: a person who checks and makes changes to texts, especially for a newspaper, in order to prepare them to be published:",
        "examples": [
          "Among the functions of a newspaper sub is to make sure that the page looks good.",
          "Brief periods on the subs desks of the London Evening Standard and the Daily Mail followed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for submarine: a ship that can travel underwater:",
        "examples": [
          "a nuclear sub"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for subscription: an amount of money that you pay regularly to be a member of an organization or club:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you paid your tennis club sub yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for submarine sandwich: a long, thin loaf of bread filled with meat or cheese, and often lettuce, tomatoes, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a meatball sub"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for substitute: to play in a sports match in someone's place:",
        "examples": [
          "Travis subbed for the injured defender."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for substitute: to do a job temporarily when someone else cannot do it:",
        "examples": [
          "As a young player, he subbed for Duke Ellington's drummer.",
          "I subbed as a teacher for a semester."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for substitute: to replace one player with another during a game:",
        "examples": [
          "He was subbed in the match against Newcastle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for substitute: to use one thing instead of another:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't have any soured cream so I subbed Greek yoghurt.",
          "He bought a moped last year, subbing the two-wheeler for the pickup she used to drive to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for substitute: to not use something and use something else instead:",
        "examples": [
          "The recipe called for vanilla essence and whole blanched almonds, which I didn’t have. I subbed them for a vanilla pod and almond flakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for sub-edit: to check and make changes to a text, in order to prepare it for being printed:",
        "examples": [
          "You might think that those who sub the magazine know their lords from their ladies - it should read Lord Olivier or Laurence Olivier, but never Lord Laurence Olivier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for sub-edit: to work as a sub-editor (= someone who checks and makes changes to texts, in order to prepare them for being printed):",
        "examples": [
          "We worked together on the Guardian, where she subbed on the foreign desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lend someone money until they can pay it back to you, for example when they get paid:",
        "examples": [
          "If you can sub me the train fare, I'm in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "less than a number or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Winter weather brought sub-zero (= less than 0 degrees) temperatures to much of the country.",
          "smart TVs in the sub-$1000 price range",
          "the first man to run a sub-4 minute mile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "below or in a lower position:",
        "examples": [
          "the subarctic",
          "a sub-layer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "almost or nearly:",
        "examples": [
          "subtropical"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being a smaller part of a larger whole:",
        "examples": [
          "a subcontinent",
          "a subcommittee meeting",
          "to subdivide"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not as good as:",
        "examples": [
          "subhuman",
          "a sub-standard effort",
          "The film is a sort of sub-Godfather mafia family tale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "less important or lower in rank:",
        "examples": [
          "a sub-deacon",
          "a subordinate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofsubstitute teacher",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofsubmarine:",
        "examples": [
          "a nuclear sub"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofsubmarine (sandwich)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work as a substitute teacher:",
        "examples": [
          "She subs at three schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "You can save up to £20 if you pay your subs by direct debit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "There is a great need both for permanent teachers and subs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "payment that your employer gives you earlier than usual because you need money:",
        "examples": [
          "I ran out of money on Thursday and had to ask my boss for a sub."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay an employee earlier than usual because they need money:",
        "examples": [
          "He subbed him his wages because he had to buy a plane ticket."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subatomic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "smaller than or within an atom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "smaller than or within an atom",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "subcommittee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a number of people chosen from a committee (= a small group of people who represent a larger organization and make decisions for it) to study and report on a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Several subcommittees will be set up to deal with specific environmental issues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of people chosen from a committee (= a small group of people who represent a larger organization) to study or manage a particular subject",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of people chosen from a committee to study and report on a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "They set up a subcommittee to examine the effects of the merger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subconscious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of your mind that notices and remembers information when you are not actively trying to do so, and influences your behaviour even though you do not realize it:",
        "examples": [
          "The memory was buried deep within my subconscious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to this part of your mind:",
        "examples": [
          "subconscious thoughts/fears",
          "Such memories exist only on/at the subconscious level.",
          "Our subconscious mind registers things which our conscious mind is not aware of."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to thoughts and feelings that exist in the mind and influence your behavior although you are not aware of them:",
        "examples": [
          "On some subconscious level he wants to make her miserable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subculture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way of life, customs, and ideas of a particular group of people within a society that are different from the rest of that society:",
        "examples": [
          "youth subcultures",
          "the gay subculture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way of life, customs, and ideas of a particular group of people within a society, which are different from the rest of that society:",
        "examples": [
          "An entire subculture grew up around female bodybuilding."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subdivision": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the parts into which something is divided, or the act of creating these:",
        "examples": [
          "Each category has several subdivisions.",
          "They agreed that subdivision of the house into apartments would be a good idea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area containing a large number of houses or apartments built close together at the same time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A subdivision is also an area of land containing many homes built at about the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "We moved to a brand-new subdivision in 1965."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts into which something is divided, or the act of creating these:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been responsible for the subdivision of work.",
          "The index shows the subdivisions of the prospectus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of houses built together in a planned way, often by the government in order to provide houses for people to rent or buy at a low cost:",
        "examples": [
          "Residents are uniting against a developer's plan to build a subdivision in the heart of their town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subdue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the force of something, or to prevent something from existing or developing:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire burned for eight hours before the fire crews could subdue it.",
          "He criticized the school for trying to subdue individual expression."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring a person or group under control by using force:",
        "examples": [
          "Police say they have a range of methods available to them to subdue a person during a confrontation.",
          "Their aim was to subdue security guards and cut the paintings from their frames.",
          "As one rebellion is subdued, the conditions for another are forming elsewhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the force of (someone or something):",
        "examples": [
          "She’d be hard to subdue if she got mad."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subdued": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a colour or light is subdued, it is not very bright:",
        "examples": [
          "subdued lighting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a noise is subdued, it is not loud:",
        "examples": [
          "subdued laughter/cheers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person is subdued, they are not as happy as usual or they are quieter than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "He seemed a bit subdued at lunch - is he all right?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of color or light) not very bright, or (of sound) not very loud:",
        "examples": [
          "a subdued voice",
          "a subdued chalk-stripe suit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is subdued is unusually quiet:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the fans were subdued, quietly waiting for the race to start."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subhuman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or showing behaviour or characteristics that are much worse than those expected of ordinary people:",
        "examples": [
          "Their treatment of prisoners is subhuman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subject": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the thing that is being discussed, considered, or studied:",
        "examples": [
          "Our subject for discussion is homelessness.",
          "on the subject of She has made a series of documentaries on the subject of family relationships.",
          "take something as your subject The guest lecturer took as her subject (= decided to speak about) \"punishment and imprisonment in modern society\".",
          "the subject of The number of planes flying over the town has been the subject of (= has caused) concern since last summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of knowledge that is studied in school, college, or university:",
        "examples": [
          "My favourite subjects at school were history and English.",
          "mainly UK Her subject (= special area of study) is low-temperature physics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start talking about a different subject:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd tried to explain the situation, but he just changed the subject."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, thing, or situation that is written about in a book, article, etc. or shown in a picture, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The mill by the bridge was the subject of an unfinished painting by J. M. W. Turner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or thing that performs the action of a verb, or is joined to a description by a verb:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Bob\" is the subject of the sentence \"Bob threw the ball.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in or who has the right to live in a particular country, especially a country with a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a British subject."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat people or a country and then control them against their wishes and limit their freedom:",
        "examples": [
          "The invaders quickly subjected the local tribes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or experience a particular thing, especially something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Cars are subject to a high domestic tax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "only able to happen if something else happens:",
        "examples": [
          "We plan to go on Wednesday, subject to your approval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "under the political control of another country or state:",
        "examples": [
          "subject peoples/states"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is being discussed or considered:",
        "examples": [
          "School officials broached the subject of extending the school year.",
          "It seemed like a good idea to change the subject."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of knowledge that is studied in school or college:",
        "examples": [
          "My favorite subjects are history and geography."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives or who has the right to live in a particular country, esp. a country with a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "a British subject"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or thing that performs the action of a verb, or which is joined to a description by a verb:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Bob\" is the subject of the sentence, \"Bob threw the ball.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to have or experience a particular thing, especially something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "be subject to a charge/fee/tariff You may be subject to additional bank charges for currency conversion.",
          "The company could be subject to a hostile takeover.",
          "Income from investment of the capital will be subject to tax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "depending on the stated thing happening:",
        "examples": [
          "The $1.14 billion project is subject to approval by the board.",
          "Outline planning permission has been granted, subject to a public inquiry, for a new 10,000-seat stadium on the land.",
          "Tax laws are subject to change.",
          "The notice period for clients to leave the agency are subject to contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "under the political control or authority of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The casinos are located on tribal lands not subject to state or local laws."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used about an insurance agreement when the amount of insurance on a property is less than the real value of the property, so the amount paid out by the company will be reduced:",
        "examples": [
          "You must adequately insure yourself otherwise you may find yourself subject to average."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subjected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat people or a country and then control them against their wishes and limit their freedom:",
        "examples": [
          "The invaders quickly subjected the local tribes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subjective": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "influenced by or based on personal beliefs or feelings, rather than based on facts:",
        "examples": [
          "I think my husband is the most handsome man in the world, but I realize my judgment is rather subjective.",
          "More specific and less subjective criteria should be used in selecting people for promotion within the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "influenced by or based on personal beliefs or feelings, rather than based on facts:",
        "examples": [
          "Whether something is objectionable is a subjective question."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subjects": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the thing that is being discussed, considered, or studied:",
        "examples": [
          "Our subject for discussion is homelessness.",
          "on the subject of She has made a series of documentaries on the subject of family relationships.",
          "take something as your subject The guest lecturer took as her subject (= decided to speak about) \"punishment and imprisonment in modern society\".",
          "the subject of The number of planes flying over the town has been the subject of (= has caused) concern since last summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of knowledge that is studied in school, college, or university:",
        "examples": [
          "My favourite subjects at school were history and English.",
          "mainly UK Her subject (= special area of study) is low-temperature physics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start talking about a different subject:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd tried to explain the situation, but he just changed the subject."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, thing, or situation that is written about in a book, article, etc. or shown in a picture, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The mill by the bridge was the subject of an unfinished painting by J. M. W. Turner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or thing that performs the action of a verb, or is joined to a description by a verb:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Bob\" is the subject of the sentence \"Bob threw the ball.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in or who has the right to live in a particular country, especially a country with a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a British subject."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat people or a country and then control them against their wishes and limit their freedom:",
        "examples": [
          "The invaders quickly subjected the local tribes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or experience a particular thing, especially something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Cars are subject to a high domestic tax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "only able to happen if something else happens:",
        "examples": [
          "We plan to go on Wednesday, subject to your approval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "under the political control of another country or state:",
        "examples": [
          "subject peoples/states"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is being discussed or considered:",
        "examples": [
          "School officials broached the subject of extending the school year.",
          "It seemed like a good idea to change the subject."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of knowledge that is studied in school or college:",
        "examples": [
          "My favorite subjects are history and geography."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives or who has the right to live in a particular country, esp. a country with a king or queen:",
        "examples": [
          "a British subject"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person or thing that performs the action of a verb, or which is joined to a description by a verb:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Bob\" is the subject of the sentence, \"Bob threw the ball.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to have or experience a particular thing, especially something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "be subject to a charge/fee/tariff You may be subject to additional bank charges for currency conversion.",
          "The company could be subject to a hostile takeover.",
          "Income from investment of the capital will be subject to tax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "depending on the stated thing happening:",
        "examples": [
          "The $1.14 billion project is subject to approval by the board.",
          "Outline planning permission has been granted, subject to a public inquiry, for a new 10,000-seat stadium on the land.",
          "Tax laws are subject to change.",
          "The notice period for clients to leave the agency are subject to contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "under the political control or authority of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The casinos are located on tribal lands not subject to state or local laws."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used about an insurance agreement when the amount of insurance on a property is less than the real value of the property, so the amount paid out by the company will be reduced:",
        "examples": [
          "You must adequately insure yourself otherwise you may find yourself subject to average."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subjugated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat people or a country and rule them in a way that allows them no freedom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat yourself, your wishes, or your beliefs as being less important than other people or their wishes or beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "She subjugated herself to her mother's needs.",
          "Reporters must subjugate personal political convictions to their professional commitment to balance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subjugation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of defeating people or a country and ruling them in a way that allows them no freedom:",
        "examples": [
          "They are bravely resisting subjugation by their more powerful neighbours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of treating a person or their wishes or beliefs as less important than other people or their wishes or beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "The subjugation of women is a central theme in her work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sublet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to rent all or part of a house or other building that you are renting from someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Our rental contract states that we are not allowed to sublet the house.",
          "The tenant cannot sublet without the owner's permission and cannot charge more than the regulated rent.",
          "We have to inform the housing association if we sub-let a room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or other part of a building, or all of a building, that is being rented by someone and that they in turn rent to another person:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a working-class district of immigrants, many of them living in illegal sublets.",
          "We have a house, a sub-let for the summer, up in the Berkeley hills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rent all or part of a rented apartment, house, or other building to someone else",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow someone to rent all or part of a building that you are renting from someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "They have instructed us to sub-let 20,000 sq ft of offices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rent all or part of a building from another person who rents it from the owner:",
        "examples": [
          "We sublet the offices from the principal tenant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sublime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely good, beautiful, or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "sublime beauty",
          "The book has sublime descriptive passages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great:",
        "examples": [
          "He possesses sublime self-confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is sublime:",
        "examples": [
          "A great deal of literature is only the obvious transformed into the sublime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a solid directly into a gas without the solid first becoming a liquid, or to be changed in this way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely good, beautiful, or enjoyable, and therefore satisfying:",
        "examples": [
          "sublime food/scenery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a solid directly into a gas without the solid first becoming a liquid",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "subliminal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not recognized or understood by the conscious mind, but still having an influence on it:",
        "examples": [
          "subliminal message The leader was interviewed in front of a factory to give the subliminal message that he was a man of the people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Subliminal advertising tries to influence people without them being aware of it, for example by showing messages for such a short time that people read them without realizing that they have done so.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not recognized or understood by the conscious mind, but still having an influence on it:",
        "examples": [
          "a subliminal message"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not recognized or understood by the conscious mind, but still having an influence on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The magazine is full of subliminal messages about the company's future."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "submarine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a ship that can travel underwater:",
        "examples": [
          "a nuclear submarine",
          "a submarine base/commander"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing below the surface of the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "submarine life"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, a submarine pitch is a throw made by leaning down and releasing the ball with your hand below your knee:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried throwing submarine pitches to put less stress on my shoulder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ship that can travel under water:",
        "examples": [
          "a nuclear submarine"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "submarines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a ship that can travel underwater:",
        "examples": [
          "a nuclear submarine",
          "a submarine base/commander"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing below the surface of the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "submarine life"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In baseball, a submarine pitch is a throw made by leaning down and releasing the ball with your hand below your knee:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried throwing submarine pitches to put less stress on my shoulder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ship that can travel under water:",
        "examples": [
          "a nuclear submarine"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "submerge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go below or make something go below the surface of the sea or a river or lake:",
        "examples": [
          "The submarine submerged when enemy planes were sighted.",
          "She was taken to hospital after being submerged in an icy river for 45 minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover or hide something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "She has submerged her identity in the role of photographer's wife and muse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go below the surface of an area of water:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Take a normal breath and completely submerge yourself.",
          "[ I ] Seals exhale so they can submerge more easily."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "submerged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go below or make something go below the surface of the sea or a river or lake:",
        "examples": [
          "The submarine submerged when enemy planes were sighted.",
          "She was taken to hospital after being submerged in an icy river for 45 minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover or hide something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "She has submerged her identity in the role of photographer's wife and muse."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "submersible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of ship that can travel underwater, especially one that operates without people being in it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be used or to travel underwater:",
        "examples": [
          "Undersea geologists hope to send the unmanned submersible vehicle on dives at 12 sites."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "submission": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving something for a decision to be made by others, or a document formally given in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "No date has yet been set for the submission of applications.",
          "The final deadline for submissions is 21 February.",
          "[ + that ] formal The judge will hear the defence's submission (= suggestion) that the case be dismissed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of allowing someone or something to have power over you:",
        "examples": [
          "They thought the country could be bombed into submission.",
          "The teachers agreed to a special meeting, in submission to parents' demands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of accepting the power or authority of someone else :",
        "examples": [
          "We raised our arms in submission."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of offering something for a decision to be made by others, or the thing that is offered :",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The films were chosen from 350 submissions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of formally sending a document, plan, etc. to a person or group in authority so that they can make a decision about it:",
        "examples": [
          "submission to sb/sth The Audit Committee has reviewed the financial statements prior to submission to the Board for approval.",
          "submission of sth The treaty stipulates basic standards for electronic submission of patents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document, plan, etc. that is formally sent to a person or group in authority so that they can make a decision about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The budget submission from the Trades Union Congress calls for the cash to be channelled to manufacturers via regional development agencies.",
          "The deadline for bid submissions is May 12th."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a suggestion or request that is given to a judge who is asked to make a decision about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge upheld that submission, and the respondents were found not guilty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "submissions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving something for a decision to be made by others, or a document formally given in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "No date has yet been set for the submission of applications.",
          "The final deadline for submissions is 21 February.",
          "[ + that ] formal The judge will hear the defence's submission (= suggestion) that the case be dismissed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of allowing someone or something to have power over you:",
        "examples": [
          "They thought the country could be bombed into submission.",
          "The teachers agreed to a special meeting, in submission to parents' demands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of accepting the power or authority of someone else :",
        "examples": [
          "We raised our arms in submission."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of offering something for a decision to be made by others, or the thing that is offered :",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The films were chosen from 350 submissions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of formally sending a document, plan, etc. to a person or group in authority so that they can make a decision about it:",
        "examples": [
          "submission to sb/sth The Audit Committee has reviewed the financial statements prior to submission to the Board for approval.",
          "submission of sth The treaty stipulates basic standards for electronic submission of patents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document, plan, etc. that is formally sent to a person or group in authority so that they can make a decision about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The budget submission from the Trades Union Congress calls for the cash to be channelled to manufacturers via regional development agencies.",
          "The deadline for bid submissions is May 12th."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a suggestion or request that is given to a judge who is asked to make a decision about it:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge upheld that submission, and the respondents were found not guilty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "submissive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "allowing yourself to be controlled by other people or animals:",
        "examples": [
          "He was looking for a quiet, submissive wife who would obey his every word.",
          "In the presence of older birds, the younger eagles tend to be submissive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing a willingness to be controlled by other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a submissive gesture"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "submit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give or offer something for a decision to be made by others:",
        "examples": [
          "You must submit your application before 1 January.",
          "The developers submitted building plans to the council for approval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest:",
        "examples": [
          "In conclusion, I submit that the proposal will not work without some major changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow another person or group to have power or authority over you, or to accept something unwillingly:",
        "examples": [
          "We protested about the changes for a long time, but in the end we had to submit.",
          "She decided to resign from the party rather than submit herself to the new rules."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or offer something for a decision to be made by others:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies are required to submit monthly financial statements to the board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give power or authority over a person or group to someone, or to accept something unwillingly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He had never been able to submit himself to that sort of discipline.",
          "[ I ] All newly hired employees must submit to a background check."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally send a document, plan, etc. to a person or group in authority so that they can make a decision about it:",
        "examples": [
          "submit a bid/plan/proposal The consortium has yet to submit a bid.",
          "submit a letter/report/request They submitted the report after the retailer said that it might choose a replacement ad agency last year.",
          "Applications must be submitted by December 5."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest or say something:",
        "examples": [
          "In conclusion, I submit that the proposal will not work without some major changes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell your employer that you are leaving your job or position:",
        "examples": [
          "He was given the choice on Wednesday to either submit his resignation, or be fired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow another person or group to have authority or control over you, or to accept something unwillingly:",
        "examples": [
          "They were required to agree that future industrial disputes would be submitted to arbitration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "submitted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "submitting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "subordinate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a lower or less important position:",
        "examples": [
          "a subordinate role",
          "subordinate status",
          "The individual's needs are subordinate to those of the group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a less important position than you in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He left the routine checks to one of his subordinates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word whose meaning is included in the meaning of another word:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Dog\" is a subordinate of the category \"pet\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone or something into a less important position:",
        "examples": [
          "Her personal life has been subordinated to her career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lower or less important position:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m happy in a subordinate role."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone or something as less important than something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Japan has a tradition of subordinating individual desires to group goals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having less power or a lower position than someone else in a company or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "subordinate to sb The condition of motherhood often makes women subordinate to men in the workplace.",
          "a subordinate employee/position/role Before reaching the level of head chef, there was the hard work and subordinate positions in kitchens.",
          "Women are in the minority in the office and are of subordinate status to most of their male colleagues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "less important than something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Primary legislation can be amended; subordinate legislation cannot.",
          "subordinate to sth The institute will make the acquired debt subordinate to any new bank lending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a less important position than you in a company or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Senior managers had to convince their colleagues and subordinates of the value of this approach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put someone or something into a less important position:",
        "examples": [
          "Management found itself subordinated to the markets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subpoena": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to order someone to go to a law court to answer questions:",
        "examples": [
          "A friend of the victim was subpoenaed as a witness by lawyers representing the accused.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They were subpoenaed to testify before the judge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order that documents must be produced in a law court",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal document ordering someone to appear in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "Subpoenas were issued to several government employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone to go to a court of law to answer questions, or to order the appearance of documents in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "to subpoena a witness"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone to go to a court of law to answer questions:",
        "examples": [
          "The State Attorney has subpoenaed 10 companies that make and distribute calling cards in Florida.",
          "subpoena sb to do sth Several former employees of the company have been subpoenaed to testify before the grand jury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order that documents must be produced in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "subpoena documents/records Company records were subpoenaed in the investigation into malpractice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal document ordering someone to appear in a court of law or to produce documents:",
        "examples": [
          "issue/receive/serve a subpoena",
          "subpoena for sth The company received subpoenas for documents and testimony about its marketing practices worldwide"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power of a court, committee, etc. to order someone to appear and give evidence or documents to be produced:",
        "examples": [
          "give/grant/have subpoena power Federal mine safety officials have subpoena power similar to other federal agencies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subpoenaed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone to go to a law court to answer questions:",
        "examples": [
          "A friend of the victim was subpoenaed as a witness by lawyers representing the accused.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They were subpoenaed to testify before the judge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order that documents must be produced in a law court",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "subpoenas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to order someone to go to a law court to answer questions:",
        "examples": [
          "A friend of the victim was subpoenaed as a witness by lawyers representing the accused.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They were subpoenaed to testify before the judge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order that documents must be produced in a law court",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal document ordering someone to appear in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "Subpoenas were issued to several government employees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone to go to a court of law to answer questions, or to order the appearance of documents in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "to subpoena a witness"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone to go to a court of law to answer questions:",
        "examples": [
          "The State Attorney has subpoenaed 10 companies that make and distribute calling cards in Florida.",
          "subpoena sb to do sth Several former employees of the company have been subpoenaed to testify before the grand jury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order that documents must be produced in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "subpoena documents/records Company records were subpoenaed in the investigation into malpractice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal document ordering someone to appear in a court of law or to produce documents:",
        "examples": [
          "issue/receive/serve a subpoena",
          "subpoena for sth The company received subpoenas for documents and testimony about its marketing practices worldwide"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power of a court, committee, etc. to order someone to appear and give evidence or documents to be produced:",
        "examples": [
          "give/grant/have subpoena power Federal mine safety officials have subpoena power similar to other federal agencies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subroutine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a large computer program, a set of instructions for a particular small task that is available for repeated use:",
        "examples": [
          "In the time it takes you to import one page and adjust the pictures, you could write a subroutine that does it automatically."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for substitute: a sports player who is used for part of a game instead of another player:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the players was injured during the match, so a sub was brought on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for substitute teacher: a teacher who replaces teachers who are absent from work:",
        "examples": [
          "A trained teacher, he found work as a sub, which fitted around his other commitments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for sub-editor: a person who checks and makes changes to texts, especially for a newspaper, in order to prepare them to be published:",
        "examples": [
          "Among the functions of a newspaper sub is to make sure that the page looks good.",
          "Brief periods on the subs desks of the London Evening Standard and the Daily Mail followed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for submarine: a ship that can travel underwater:",
        "examples": [
          "a nuclear sub"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for subscription: an amount of money that you pay regularly to be a member of an organization or club:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you paid your tennis club sub yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for submarine sandwich: a long, thin loaf of bread filled with meat or cheese, and often lettuce, tomatoes, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a meatball sub"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for substitute: to play in a sports match in someone's place:",
        "examples": [
          "Travis subbed for the injured defender."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for substitute: to do a job temporarily when someone else cannot do it:",
        "examples": [
          "As a young player, he subbed for Duke Ellington's drummer.",
          "I subbed as a teacher for a semester."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for substitute: to replace one player with another during a game:",
        "examples": [
          "He was subbed in the match against Newcastle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for substitute: to use one thing instead of another:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't have any soured cream so I subbed Greek yoghurt.",
          "He bought a moped last year, subbing the two-wheeler for the pickup she used to drive to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for substitute: to not use something and use something else instead:",
        "examples": [
          "The recipe called for vanilla essence and whole blanched almonds, which I didn’t have. I subbed them for a vanilla pod and almond flakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for sub-edit: to check and make changes to a text, in order to prepare it for being printed:",
        "examples": [
          "You might think that those who sub the magazine know their lords from their ladies - it should read Lord Olivier or Laurence Olivier, but never Lord Laurence Olivier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for sub-edit: to work as a sub-editor (= someone who checks and makes changes to texts, in order to prepare them for being printed):",
        "examples": [
          "We worked together on the Guardian, where she subbed on the foreign desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lend someone money until they can pay it back to you, for example when they get paid:",
        "examples": [
          "If you can sub me the train fare, I'm in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "less than a number or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Winter weather brought sub-zero (= less than 0 degrees) temperatures to much of the country.",
          "smart TVs in the sub-$1000 price range",
          "the first man to run a sub-4 minute mile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "below or in a lower position:",
        "examples": [
          "the subarctic",
          "a sub-layer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "almost or nearly:",
        "examples": [
          "subtropical"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being a smaller part of a larger whole:",
        "examples": [
          "a subcontinent",
          "a subcommittee meeting",
          "to subdivide"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not as good as:",
        "examples": [
          "subhuman",
          "a sub-standard effort",
          "The film is a sort of sub-Godfather mafia family tale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "less important or lower in rank:",
        "examples": [
          "a sub-deacon",
          "a subordinate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofsubstitute teacher",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofsubmarine:",
        "examples": [
          "a nuclear sub"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofsubmarine (sandwich)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work as a substitute teacher:",
        "examples": [
          "She subs at three schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "You can save up to £20 if you pay your subs by direct debit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "There is a great need both for permanent teachers and subs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "payment that your employer gives you earlier than usual because you need money:",
        "examples": [
          "I ran out of money on Thursday and had to ask my boss for a sub."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay an employee earlier than usual because they need money:",
        "examples": [
          "He subbed him his wages because he had to buy a plane ticket."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subscribe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pay money to an organization in order to receive a product, use a service regularly, or support the organization:",
        "examples": [
          "2.3 million people subscribe to this online music service.",
          "She subscribes to several women's magazines.",
          "[ T ] UK I subscribe €10 a month to the charity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer to buy something or pay an amount for something as part of your business activities:",
        "examples": [
          "Existing shareholders subscribed to only 49 percent of the new share issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay money to an organization in order to receive a product or use a service regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "She subscribes to a couple of magazines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay to receive a newspaper or magazine regularly or to use a phone line or internet service:",
        "examples": [
          "subscribe to sth 58% of television owning households subscribe to a cable TV network.",
          "subscribe to an internet service provider/a magazine/a newspaper Every time we subscribe to a magazine, we unleash bits of personal information in return for convenience.",
          "To listen to the show or subscribe to our podcast, visit our website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to formally ask to buy particular shares when they are issued :",
        "examples": [
          "subscribe for sth Since you have to subscribe for a minimum of 200 shares, you will have to pay £380.",
          "subscribe to sth Investors can subscribe to shares in the public offer until 13 November."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay money regularly to an organization in order to support its work:",
        "examples": [
          "subscribe (sth) to sth The company subscribes €1000 a month to the charity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subscribed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to say how many shares in a particular issue (= occasion when they are made available for the first time) have been bought:",
        "examples": [
          "subscribed stock",
          "The share offer closes 8 March unless fully subscribed earlier."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subscriber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who subscribes to a product, service, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Cable television companies have launched major campaigns to increase their number of subscribers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who pays to receive a newspaper or magazine regularly or to use a phone line or internet service:",
        "examples": [
          "broadband/cable/internet subscribers",
          "subscriber to sth They have 27,950 subscribers to their daily email newsletter.",
          "The mobile phone company has a global subscriber base of 59m users."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who formally asks to buy shares when they are issued :",
        "examples": [
          "A sharp fall in fourth-quarter subscriber numbers overshadowed a rise in full-year pre-tax profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who signs a memorandum of association (= document needed to officially form a new company) of a new company and promises to buy a particular number of shares:",
        "examples": [
          "The minimum figure for share capital can be of any amount, provided the subscribers to the memorandum take at least one share each."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subscribers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who subscribes to a product, service, or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Cable television companies have launched major campaigns to increase their number of subscribers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who pays to receive a newspaper or magazine regularly or to use a phone line or internet service:",
        "examples": [
          "broadband/cable/internet subscribers",
          "subscriber to sth They have 27,950 subscribers to their daily email newsletter.",
          "The mobile phone company has a global subscriber base of 59m users."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who formally asks to buy shares when they are issued :",
        "examples": [
          "A sharp fall in fourth-quarter subscriber numbers overshadowed a rise in full-year pre-tax profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who signs a memorandum of association (= document needed to officially form a new company) of a new company and promises to buy a particular number of shares:",
        "examples": [
          "The minimum figure for share capital can be of any amount, provided the subscribers to the memorandum take at least one share each."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subscription": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you pay regularly to receive a product or service:",
        "examples": [
          "I decided to take out (= pay for) a subscription to a gardening magazine.",
          "Your business can be listed on the website for a low monthly subscription."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you pay regularly to be a member of an organization or club:",
        "examples": [
          "We bought our niece an annual subscription to the tennis club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a season ticket (= a ticket that can be used many times within a limited period) for cultural events:",
        "examples": [
          "His parents had a subscription to the local philharmonic orchestra."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity to buy shares in a company:",
        "examples": [
          "You will soon have the opportunity to purchase stock through a subscription offering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when shares in a company are issued , or the number of shares involved:",
        "examples": [
          "You will soon have the opportunity to purchase stock through a subscription offering.",
          "The subscription price was 287p.",
          "Rights issues require a minimum subscription period of 3 weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of asking or agreeing to buy shares in a company:",
        "examples": [
          "Preferential subscription rights are offered to existing shareholders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money paid regularly to receive a newspaper or magazine, to use a phone line or internet service, or to be a member of an organization, or the act of paying this money:",
        "examples": [
          "charge/pay a subscription",
          "cancel/renew a subscription",
          "I've taken out a subscription to the gym.",
          "a membership subscription",
          "subscription charges/fees/prices",
          "an online music subscription service",
          "An annual subscription to the magazine costs £32.50.",
          "These government publications are available on subscription."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a season ticket for cultural events:",
        "examples": [
          "a subscription concert",
          "Theatregoers who bought subscriptions did not receive refunds when the playhouse closed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subsequent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening after something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The book discusses his illness and subsequent resignation from politics.",
          "Those explosions must have been subsequent to our departure, because we didn't hear anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening after something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything I do makes me better at each subsequent thing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subsequently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "after something else:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1982 he was arrested and subsequently convicted on drug trafficking charges.",
          "He was badly injured in the crash and subsequently died."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subside": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a condition subsides, it becomes less strong or extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "The police are hoping that the violence will soon subside.",
          "As the pain in my foot subsided, I was able to walk the short distance to the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a building, land, or water subsides, it goes down to a lower level:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a danger that many homes will subside because of the drought.",
          "Eventually the flood waters began to subside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a condition) to become less strong, or (of an activity or disagreement) to become less violent:",
        "examples": [
          "When her pain didn’t subside, Matt drove her to the hospital.",
          "Friction between the groups subsided gradually."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a building, area of land, or level of water) to go down to a lower level:",
        "examples": [
          "Forecasters predict the high tides will subside today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subsides": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a condition subsides, it becomes less strong or extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "The police are hoping that the violence will soon subside.",
          "As the pain in my foot subsided, I was able to walk the short distance to the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a building, land, or water subsides, it goes down to a lower level:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a danger that many homes will subside because of the drought.",
          "Eventually the flood waters began to subside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a condition) to become less strong, or (of an activity or disagreement) to become less violent:",
        "examples": [
          "When her pain didn’t subside, Matt drove her to the hospital.",
          "Friction between the groups subsided gradually."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a building, area of land, or level of water) to go down to a lower level:",
        "examples": [
          "Forecasters predict the high tides will subside today."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subsidiary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something less important than something else with which it is connected:",
        "examples": [
          "a subsidiary role/factor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that is owned by a larger company",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that is owned by a larger company",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that is controlled by another:",
        "examples": [
          "a banking/foreign subsidiary",
          "a majority-owned/wholly owned subsidiary",
          "subsidiary of sth California First Bank is a 77%-owned subsidiary of Bank of Tokyo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "owned or controlled by another company:",
        "examples": [
          "a subsidiary bank/business/outlet The company yesterday said its strategy is to grow subsidiary businesses for future sale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something less important than something else, with which it is connected:",
        "examples": [
          "Psychometric tests used at interview are not always accurate and only provide subsidiary information.",
          "subsidiary to sth The group wants the protocol to be subsidiary to the WTO."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subsidize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pay part of the cost of something:",
        "examples": [
          "£50 would help to subsidize the training of an unemployed teenager.",
          "The refugees live in subsidized housing provided by the authorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pay part of the cost of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Taxpayers shouldn’t subsidize a golf course.",
          "The tenants live in federally subsidized apartments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money to a person or an organization in order to pay part of the cost of something that they do or make:",
        "examples": [
          "be subsidized by sb/sth The uninsured often seek emergency care at hospitals, which is eventually subsidized by taxpayers.",
          "The supported employment programme subsidises employers so they can pay staff the going rate for the job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subsidized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "paid for partly by the government or another organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The plan would extend subsidized childcare to about a million children.",
          "They stopped providing the subsidised food on which many people depended.",
          "Basic services such as electricity and schooling were heavily subsidized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a cost, etc. that is partly paid for by the government or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "A subsidized canteen and interest free season-ticket loans are additional benefits.",
          "a subsidized company/industry",
          "subsidized childcare/insurance/housing These families don't qualify for publicly subsidized housing, but can't afford market-rate homes.",
          "Competition from heavily subsidized Western farmers has now driven prices up and local producers out of business.",
          "Roughly a third of the Bank's profits are spent on debt relief and subsidized loans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "substance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "material with particular physical characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "an organic/chemical substance",
          "What sort of substance could withstand those temperatures?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal drug:",
        "examples": [
          "All athletes are tested for illegal substances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important part of what someone has said or written:",
        "examples": [
          "Later that year, the substance of their secret conversation appeared in a newspaper article."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "importance, seriousness, or relationship to real facts:",
        "examples": [
          "substance in/to There is no substance in/to the allegation.",
          "give substance to This new information gives substance to the stories we have heard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a material with particular physical characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "The pesticide contains a substance that is toxic to insects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "importance, seriousness, or relationship to real facts:",
        "examples": [
          "Surprisingly, these filmmakers opted for substance over style."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "substances": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "material with particular physical characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "an organic/chemical substance",
          "What sort of substance could withstand those temperatures?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an illegal drug:",
        "examples": [
          "All athletes are tested for illegal substances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important part of what someone has said or written:",
        "examples": [
          "Later that year, the substance of their secret conversation appeared in a newspaper article."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "importance, seriousness, or relationship to real facts:",
        "examples": [
          "substance in/to There is no substance in/to the allegation.",
          "give substance to This new information gives substance to the stories we have heard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a material with particular physical characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "The pesticide contains a substance that is toxic to insects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "importance, seriousness, or relationship to real facts:",
        "examples": [
          "Surprisingly, these filmmakers opted for substance over style."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "substandard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "below a satisfactory standard:",
        "examples": [
          "substandard housing/accommodation",
          "substandard work/goods"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "below a satisfactory standard:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s plenty of substandard child care available."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "substantial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "large in size, value, or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "The findings show a substantial difference between the opinions of men and women.",
          "She inherited a substantial fortune from her grandmother.",
          "The first draft of his novel needed a substantial amount of rewriting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the main or most important things being considered:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee was in substantial agreement (= agreed about most of the things discussed)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large in size, value, or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "He took a substantial amount of money.",
          "They do a substantial portion of their business by phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "large in size, value, or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "substantial benefits/costs/investment",
          "a substantial amount/number/portion of sth Banks make a substantial amount of money investing your money.",
          "substantial changes/differences/improvements We've made substantial changes in how we go about doing our business.",
          "a substantial increase/reduction/rise in sth The company posted a substantial increase in profits during the year to £3.5m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the main or most important things being considered:",
        "examples": [
          "Unions and bosses reached substantial agreement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "substantially": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to a large degree:",
        "examples": [
          "The new rules will substantially change how we do things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "generally:",
        "examples": [
          "This model has leather seats, but the two cars are substantially the same."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to a large degree:",
        "examples": [
          "Serious crime is down substantially."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to a large degree:",
        "examples": [
          "substantially less/more",
          "substantially above/below sth The board will reject bids substantially above its $15 per share offer.",
          "substantially different/the same The product is not substantially different from previous models.",
          "substantially better/higher/lower Taxes on cigarettes are substantially higher than in Europe.",
          "increase/rise substantially The company sales and profits had increased substantially."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "substantiate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show something to be true, or to support a claim with facts:",
        "examples": [
          "We have evidence to substantiate the allegations against him.",
          "Reports that children had been hurt have not been substantiated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show something to be true, or to support a claim with facts:",
        "examples": [
          "They have enough evidence to substantiate complaints of vandalism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "substantive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "important, serious, or related to real facts:",
        "examples": [
          "Substantive research on the subject needs to be carried out.",
          "The documents are the first substantive information obtained by the investigators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having real importance or value:",
        "examples": [
          "a substantive issue/matter",
          "substantive talks/negotiations"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "substitute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use something or someone instead of another thing or person:",
        "examples": [
          "substitute something for something You can substitute oil for butter (= use oil instead of butter) in this recipe.",
          "substitute something with something You can substitute the wheat flour with almond flour (= use almond flour instead of wheat flour).",
          "be substituted for He made his film debut when he was substituted for the actor who was originally cast.",
          "I took out the words \"he\" and \"his\" and substituted them with \"they\" and \"their\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform the same job as another thing or person or to take their place:",
        "examples": [
          "Gas-fired power stations will substitute for less efficient coal-fired equipment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports, to use a player for part of a game after removing another player from the game:",
        "examples": [
          "Ronaldo was substituted early in the second half.",
          "Dayton was substituted for Williams in the second half of the game.",
          "I don't know why the coach substituted me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thing or person that is used instead of another thing or person:",
        "examples": [
          "Tofu can be used as a meat substitute in vegetarian recipes.",
          "substitute for Vitamins should not be used as a substitute for a healthy diet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports, a player who is used for part of a game instead of another player:",
        "examples": [
          "come on as a substitute Johnson came on as a substitute towards the end of the game.",
          "bring on a substitute The manager brought on another substitute in the final minutes of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nothing is as good as the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "You can read about other countries, but there's no substitute for visiting them yourself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use someone or something instead of another person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] You can substitute oil for butter in this recipe.",
          "[ I ] He was called on to substitute for the ailing star last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something different or new instead of another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "substitute sth for sth Industry must reduce fuel consumption by substituting alternative fuels for fossil fuels.",
          "substitute sth with sth It takes time to substitute local brands with your own brand names."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take the place of another person or do their job for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "She was asked to substitute for the absent committee chairman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do the same job as another thing or take its place:",
        "examples": [
          "The government expects natural gas to substitute for oil exports in the future.",
          "Many dot.com companies have learnt that technology can never substitute for customer service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something different or new that is used instead of another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "(as) a substitute for sth We are looking at the possibility of using foreign production as a substitute for exports to foreign markets.",
          "cheap/good/poor substitutes Cheaper substitutes displaced the product from the world market.",
          "egg/fat/meat substitutes",
          "Early warning of a layoff is no substitute for a job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes the place of another person or does their job for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a substitute for sb Fixed-term contract workers and agency workers are not always direct substitutes for one another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nothing else is as good as the stated thing or action:",
        "examples": [
          "In this industry, there's no substitute for experience."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "substitutions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the use of one person or thing instead of another:",
        "examples": [
          "Party bosses insisted on the substitution of Smith with another candidate.",
          "The only substitution I made was to use oat milk instead of almond milk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in team games, the act of changing one player for another during a game:",
        "examples": [
          "make a substitution It looks as though the coach is going to make a substitution.",
          "A late substitution changed the outcome of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using someone or something instead of another person or thing, or the person or thing used:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Substitution of less costly materials for bricks will hurt brick-makers.",
          "[ C ] People who have difficulty digesting beans can make substitutions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of using something new or different instead of something else, or the new thing that is used:",
        "examples": [
          "the substitution of sth (for sth) The government plans to encourage the substitution of cheap generic drugs for expensive brand-name ones.",
          "Telecommuting is not a substitution for child care."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subterfuge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a trick or a dishonest way of achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "It was clear that they must have obtained the information by subterfuge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action taken to hide something from someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] His excuse sounded more like subterfuge than a real reason."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subterranean": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "under the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "subterranean passages",
          "a subterranean river"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "under the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "a subterranean passage/river"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subtitle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word, phrase, or sentence that is used as the second part of a book title and is printed under the main title at the front of the book:",
        "examples": [
          "The subtitle of this biography is \"The Making of an American\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "words shown at the bottom of a film or television picture to show what is being said, or to translate it into a different language:",
        "examples": [
          "The Chinese movie was shown with English subtitles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add words to the bottom of a film or television picture to show what is being said or to translate it into a different language:",
        "examples": [
          "Part of the video had been subtitled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a particular word, phrase, or sentence as the second part of a book title and print it under the main title at the front of a book:",
        "examples": [
          "Anyone who subtitles their autobiography \"my story so far\" is telling me that they haven't done much yet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word, phrase, or sentence that is used as the second part of a book title and is printed under the main title at the front of the book, or the words shown at the bottom of a film or television picture to explain what is being said in another language",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "subtitled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a film or television picture) having words shown at the bottom to explain what is being said:",
        "examples": [
          "a subtitled movie/programme"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a second part to its title:",
        "examples": [
          "The Ninth Symphony is subtitled \"Le fosse ardeatine\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subtitles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "words shown at the bottom of a film or television picture to show what is being said, or to translate it into a different language:",
        "examples": [
          "The Chinese movie was shown with English subtitles.",
          "The evening news has subtitles for the hard of hearing.",
          "The sound is so clear, you barely need the subtitles.",
          "The opera was sung in French and broadcast with English subtitles.",
          "I wouldn't be able to understand the Japanese without subtitles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subtitling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of adding subtitles to a film or television programme (= words that show what is being said or what is happening, or that translate what is being said into a different language):",
        "examples": [
          "They provide services such as audio description and subtitling.",
          "Since both men are speaking English, there is no need for subtitling of the dialogue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the subtitles on a film or television programme (= words that show what is being said or what is happening, or that translate what is being said into a different language):",
        "examples": [
          "The film has some very strange subtitling.",
          "The vast majority of the station's shows have subtitling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subtle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "The room was painted a subtle shade of pink.",
          "The play's message is perhaps too subtle to be understood by young children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small but important:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a subtle difference between these two plans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "achieved in a quiet way that does not attract attention to itself and is therefore good or clever:",
        "examples": [
          "a subtle plan/suggestion",
          "subtle questions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "subtle flavors",
          "a subtle shade of pink",
          "The subtle nuances of English pronunciation are hard to master."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Subtle can also mean small but important:",
        "examples": [
          "There are subtle differences between the two."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subtleties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being subtle:",
        "examples": [
          "Listening to the interview, I was impressed by the subtlety of the questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small but important detail:",
        "examples": [
          "All the subtleties of the music are conveyed in this new recording."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality or state of being subtle or hard to notice:",
        "examples": [
          "Her acting was full of subtlety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small but important detail:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s baffled by the subtleties of modern life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subtlety": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being subtle:",
        "examples": [
          "Listening to the interview, I was impressed by the subtlety of the questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small but important detail:",
        "examples": [
          "All the subtleties of the music are conveyed in this new recording."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality or state of being subtle or hard to notice:",
        "examples": [
          "Her acting was full of subtlety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small but important detail:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s baffled by the subtleties of modern life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subtly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is small and difficult to notice or describe, but important:",
        "examples": [
          "His expression changed subtly.",
          "This discovery had subtly changed/altered the way I thought about myself."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subtract": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove a number from another number:",
        "examples": [
          "Four subtracted from ten equals six."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a number or amount away from another number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Four subtracted from ten equals six."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a number or amount away from another number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "subtract sth from sth The costs of manufacturing are subtracted from revenue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subtraction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of removing one number from another:",
        "examples": [
          "The test involves simple calculations, such as addition and subtraction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of taking one number or amount away from another number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The test involves simple addition and subtraction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suburb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area on the edge of a large town or city where people who work in the town or city often live:",
        "examples": [
          "Box Hill is a suburb of Melbourne.",
          "We drove from middle-class suburbs to a very poor inner-city area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer area of a town, rather than the shopping and business centre in the middle:",
        "examples": [
          "The company decided to relocate to the suburbs because the rent was much cheaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area outside a city but near it and consisting mainly of homes, sometimes also having stores and small businesses:",
        "examples": [
          "[ pl ] Most of the people who live in the suburbs work in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area on the edge of a large town or city where people who work in the town or city often live:",
        "examples": [
          "The publishing company relocated out of central London to the suburbs.",
          "She opened a new location in the Dallas suburb of Richardson."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suburban": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a suburb:",
        "examples": [
          "suburban schools/housing",
          "They live in suburban Washington."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to suggest that something is boring and has no excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "suburban life"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suburbia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the outer parts of a town, where there are houses, but no large shops, places of work, or places of entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "They live in a two-bedroomed house in the heart of suburbia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way of life of people who live in the outer parts of a town:",
        "examples": [
          "He has written a book about middle-class suburbia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the suburbs of a city, or suburbs in general",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "suburbs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the outer area of a town, rather than the shopping and business centre in the middle:",
        "examples": [
          "The company decided to relocate to the suburbs because the rent was much cheaper.",
          "They live somewhere in the suburbs of Houston.",
          "City residents gradually began to move out to the suburbs.",
          "They found life in the suburbs very dull.",
          "His latest girlfriend is a rich girl from the suburbs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subversive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "trying to destroy or damage something, especially an established political system:",
        "examples": [
          "subversive elements/groups in society",
          "subversive ideas/influences"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to weaken or destroy an established political system, organization, or authority:",
        "examples": [
          "The FBI had the duty of obtaining evidence of subversive activity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "subway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a railway system in which electric trains travel through tunnels below ground:",
        "examples": [
          "We took the subway uptown to Yankee Stadium.",
          "A guy gave me his seat on the subway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an underground passage that allows people on foot to cross a busy road",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an underground, electric railroad in a city:",
        "examples": [
          "Take the subway to Times Square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br A subway is an underground passage that people who are walking can use to cross under a busy street.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "subways": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a railway system in which electric trains travel through tunnels below ground:",
        "examples": [
          "We took the subway uptown to Yankee Stadium.",
          "A guy gave me his seat on the subway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an underground passage that allows people on foot to cross a busy road",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an underground, electric railroad in a city:",
        "examples": [
          "Take the subway to Times Square."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br A subway is an underground passage that people who are walking can use to cross under a busy street.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "succeed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you succeed, you achieve something that you have been aiming for, and if a plan or piece of work succeeds, it has the results that you wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been trying to pass her driving test for six years and she's finally succeeded.",
          "You need to be pretty tough to succeed in the property world.",
          "The campaign has certainly succeeded in raising public awareness of the issue.",
          "humorous Richard succeeded in offending (= managed unintentionally to offend) just about everybody in the room!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take an official job or position after someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "He succeeded his father as editor of the paper.",
          "When the Queen dies, her eldest son will succeed to the throne."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come after another person or thing in time:",
        "examples": [
          "In the weeks that succeeded, five more patients showed similar symptoms.",
          "Almost from its beginnings, New York has produced succeeding generations of intellectuals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something that you have been aiming for, or (of a plan or piece of work) to have the desired results:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s been trying to pass her driving test for years and she finally succeeded.",
          "He succeeded in building the business into one of the leaders in its field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take the place of another person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Kamen was named company chairman, succeeding Robert Schwartz, who is retiring after 44 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you succeed, you achieve something that you have been trying to do or get, and if a plan or a piece of work succeeds, it has the results that you wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "succeed in sth He is determined to succeed in the property market.",
          "succeed in doing sth The new exchange rate succeeded in bringing inflation down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take an official job or position after someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "succeed sb as sth Karl Smith will succeed him as chief executive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "succeeded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you succeed, you achieve something that you have been aiming for, and if a plan or piece of work succeeds, it has the results that you wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been trying to pass her driving test for six years and she's finally succeeded.",
          "You need to be pretty tough to succeed in the property world.",
          "The campaign has certainly succeeded in raising public awareness of the issue.",
          "humorous Richard succeeded in offending (= managed unintentionally to offend) just about everybody in the room!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take an official job or position after someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "He succeeded his father as editor of the paper.",
          "When the Queen dies, her eldest son will succeed to the throne."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come after another person or thing in time:",
        "examples": [
          "In the weeks that succeeded, five more patients showed similar symptoms.",
          "Almost from its beginnings, New York has produced succeeding generations of intellectuals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "succeeding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you succeed, you achieve something that you have been aiming for, and if a plan or piece of work succeeds, it has the results that you wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been trying to pass her driving test for six years and she's finally succeeded.",
          "You need to be pretty tough to succeed in the property world.",
          "The campaign has certainly succeeded in raising public awareness of the issue.",
          "humorous Richard succeeded in offending (= managed unintentionally to offend) just about everybody in the room!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take an official job or position after someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "He succeeded his father as editor of the paper.",
          "When the Queen dies, her eldest son will succeed to the throne."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come after another person or thing in time:",
        "examples": [
          "In the weeks that succeeded, five more patients showed similar symptoms.",
          "Almost from its beginnings, New York has produced succeeding generations of intellectuals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "succeeds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you succeed, you achieve something that you have been aiming for, and if a plan or piece of work succeeds, it has the results that you wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been trying to pass her driving test for six years and she's finally succeeded.",
          "You need to be pretty tough to succeed in the property world.",
          "The campaign has certainly succeeded in raising public awareness of the issue.",
          "humorous Richard succeeded in offending (= managed unintentionally to offend) just about everybody in the room!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take an official job or position after someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "He succeeded his father as editor of the paper.",
          "When the Queen dies, her eldest son will succeed to the throne."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come after another person or thing in time:",
        "examples": [
          "In the weeks that succeeded, five more patients showed similar symptoms.",
          "Almost from its beginnings, New York has produced succeeding generations of intellectuals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve something that you have been aiming for, or (of a plan or piece of work) to have the desired results:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s been trying to pass her driving test for years and she finally succeeded.",
          "He succeeded in building the business into one of the leaders in its field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take the place of another person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Kamen was named company chairman, succeeding Robert Schwartz, who is retiring after 44 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you succeed, you achieve something that you have been trying to do or get, and if a plan or a piece of work succeeds, it has the results that you wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "succeed in sth He is determined to succeed in the property market.",
          "succeed in doing sth The new exchange rate succeeded in bringing inflation down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take an official job or position after someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "succeed sb as sth Karl Smith will succeed him as chief executive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "success": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the achieving of the results wanted or hoped for:",
        "examples": [
          "The success of almost any project depends largely on its manager.",
          "I've been trying to persuade her to take on more people, but so far without success.",
          "I'm not having much success in communicating with him at the moment.",
          "The success rate for this operation is very low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that achieves positive results:",
        "examples": [
          "Both films have been a big box-office success.",
          "She's determined to make a success of this project.",
          "That salmon dish was a success, wasn't it?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the achieving of desired results, or someone or something that achieves positive results:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We’ve tried to contact him, but so far without success.",
          "[ C ] The dinner party was a great success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the achieving of the results that were wanted or hoped for:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's success is a result of its business model.",
          "success in sth Knowledge workers are essential for success in technology-driven industries.",
          "business/commercial/economic success",
          "Our salesmen have a 70% success rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that achieves good results:",
        "examples": [
          "The buyout has clearly been a success.",
          "She is determined to make a success of this project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "successes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the achieving of the results wanted or hoped for:",
        "examples": [
          "The success of almost any project depends largely on its manager.",
          "I've been trying to persuade her to take on more people, but so far without success.",
          "I'm not having much success in communicating with him at the moment.",
          "The success rate for this operation is very low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that achieves positive results:",
        "examples": [
          "Both films have been a big box-office success.",
          "She's determined to make a success of this project.",
          "That salmon dish was a success, wasn't it?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the achieving of desired results, or someone or something that achieves positive results:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We’ve tried to contact him, but so far without success.",
          "[ C ] The dinner party was a great success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the achieving of the results that were wanted or hoped for:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's success is a result of its business model.",
          "success in sth Knowledge workers are essential for success in technology-driven industries.",
          "business/commercial/economic success",
          "Our salesmen have a 70% success rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that achieves good results:",
        "examples": [
          "The buyout has clearly been a success.",
          "She is determined to make a success of this project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "successful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "achieving the results wanted or hoped for:",
        "examples": [
          "a successful operation",
          "My second attempt at making bread was a little more successful.",
          "This year's harvest was one of the most successful since the record crop of 1985."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having achieved a lot, become popular, and/or made a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "a successful career",
          "She runs a very successful computer business.",
          "He's the author of several hugely successful children's books (= books which have been bought by a lot of people).",
          "The Birmingham Royal Ballet has had a highly successful season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "achieving desired results, or achieving the result of making a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "a successful architect/doctor/lawyer",
          "Fortunately, my second attempt at starting a business was more successful than my first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "achieving the results that were wanted and hoped for:",
        "examples": [
          "successful in sth/doing sth The company was successful in its bid.",
          "The successful applicants must show their projects are economically viable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having achieved a lot, become popular, or made a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "She runs a very successful computer business.",
          "a successful career/entrepreneur/product"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "successfully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that achieves the results wanted or hoped for:",
        "examples": [
          "A number of patients have been successfully treated with the new drug.",
          "What the book does convey very successfully is the horror of war."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "succession": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a number of similar events or people that happen, exist, etc. after each other:",
        "examples": [
          "succession of A succession of scandals and revelations has undermined the government over the past year.",
          "Life was just an endless succession of parties and dinners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening one after another:",
        "examples": [
          "in rapid succession She had her first three children in rapid succession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process in which someone automatically takes an official position or job after someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "succession to His divorce will not prevent the Prince of Wales's succession to the throne.",
          "line of succession Who comes after the vice-president in the presidential line of succession?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of things coming one after another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a succession of scandals",
          "[ U ] In rapid succession he lost his job, his wife, and his health.",
          "[ U ] fml At that time, the secretary of state followed the vice president in line of presidential succession (= the order of taking over a position of authority)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of similar people or events that exist or happen one after another:",
        "examples": [
          "a succession of sth The company has been involved in a succession of accounting scandals.",
          "They employ their seasonal workers on a succession of fixed-term contracts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which someone takes an official position or job after someone else has been doing it:",
        "examples": [
          "He was elected Chairman in succession to Brooke.",
          "a succession announcement/arrangement/issue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening one after another:",
        "examples": [
          "Crops have failed for the third year in succession.",
          "The company lost two chief executives in quick succession."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "successor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that comes after another person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The university is seeking a successor to its vice chancellor, who retires this spring.",
          "This range of computers is very fast, but their successors will be even faster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that follows and takes the job, place, or position that was held by another:",
        "examples": [
          "The company will announce the appointment of a successor to its retiring chairman at the next board meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that comes after another person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "successor to sb/sth She has been appointed successor to the retiring chief executive.",
          "Network Rail is the successor to Railtrack and runs lines and signalling."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "succubus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a female evil spirit who is believed to have sex with men while they are sleeping",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "succulent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Succulent food is pleasantly juicy:",
        "examples": [
          "a succulent peach.",
          "a big piece of succulent steak"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant such as a cactus in which the leaves and stem are thick and can store a lot of water:",
        "examples": [
          "Succulents often have thick waxy cuticles to minimize water loss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food) pleasantly juicy:",
        "examples": [
          "The sirloin is a quality piece of meat, tender and succulent."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "succumb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to lose the determination to oppose something; to accept defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "The town finally succumbed last week after being pounded with heavy artillery for more than two months.",
          "I'm afraid I succumbed to temptation and had a piece of cheesecake.",
          "I felt sure it would only be a matter of time before he succumbed to my charms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die or suffer badly from an illness:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of cows have succumbed to the disease in the past few months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose the determination to oppose something, or to give up and accept something that you first opposed:",
        "examples": [
          "She succumbed to temptation and had a second helping of ice cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you succumb to an illness, you die from it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose the determination to oppose something, or to accept defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "succumb to sth The company succumbed to a $41bn bid from its arch rival."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "succumbed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose the determination to oppose something; to accept defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "The town finally succumbed last week after being pounded with heavy artillery for more than two months.",
          "I'm afraid I succumbed to temptation and had a piece of cheesecake.",
          "I felt sure it would only be a matter of time before he succumbed to my charms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die or suffer badly from an illness:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of cows have succumbed to the disease in the past few months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pull in liquid or air through your mouth without using your teeth, or to move the tongue and muscles of the mouth around something inside your mouth, often in order to dissolve it:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sitting on the grass sucking lemonade through a straw.",
          "I sucked my thumb until I was seven.",
          "I tried sucking (on) a mint to stop myself coughing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that sucks a liquid or an object in a particular direction pulls it with great force:",
        "examples": [
          "The waves came crashing over my head and I could feel myself being sucked under by the currents.",
          "figurative Continued rapid growth in consumer spending will suck in (= encourage) more imports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something sucks, that person or thing is bad or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Man, this job sucks!",
          "While my brother was sick, I had to do all of his chores and it sucked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of sucking something:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I have a suck of your lollipop, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull liquid or air into your mouth without using your teeth, or to move the tongue and muscles of the mouth around something inside your mouth, often in order to dissolve it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The two-year-old sucked his thumb.",
          "[ I ] Sometimes a baby will hold the pacifier in her mouth without really sucking.",
          "[ I/T ] We were all sucking (on) lollipops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that sucks something in a particular direction pulls it with great force:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The vacuum cleaner sucks dirt into a disposable bag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be bad or worthless:",
        "examples": [
          "We all thought the movie sucked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sucked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull in liquid or air through your mouth without using your teeth, or to move the tongue and muscles of the mouth around something inside your mouth, often in order to dissolve it:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sitting on the grass sucking lemonade through a straw.",
          "I sucked my thumb until I was seven.",
          "I tried sucking (on) a mint to stop myself coughing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that sucks a liquid or an object in a particular direction pulls it with great force:",
        "examples": [
          "The waves came crashing over my head and I could feel myself being sucked under by the currents.",
          "figurative Continued rapid growth in consumer spending will suck in (= encourage) more imports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something sucks, that person or thing is bad or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Man, this job sucks!",
          "While my brother was sick, I had to do all of his chores and it sucked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sucker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that helps an animal or object to stick to a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The leech has a sucker at each end of its body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new growth on an existing plant that develops under the ground from the root or the main stem, or from the stem below a graft (= part where a new plant has been joined on)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes everything they are told and is therefore easy to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "You didn't actually believe him when he said he had a yacht, did you? Oh, Annie, you sucker!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like something so much that you cannot refuse it or judge its real value:",
        "examples": [
          "I have to confess I'm a sucker for musicals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a thing or person that is unpleasant or difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been working on that paper for weeks and almost have the sucker finished.",
          "He's a mean little sucker, isn't he?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes everything you say and is therefore easy to deceive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are a sucker for something, you like it so much that you cannot refuse it:",
        "examples": [
          "Josie’s a sucker for burnt almond ice cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a thing that is surprising or that is causing trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "My car won’t start again, and hopefully between the two of us we can figure out how to make that sucker work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lollipop",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "suckers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that helps an animal or object to stick to a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "The leech has a sucker at each end of its body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new growth on an existing plant that develops under the ground from the root or the main stem, or from the stem below a graft (= part where a new plant has been joined on)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes everything they are told and is therefore easy to deceive:",
        "examples": [
          "You didn't actually believe him when he said he had a yacht, did you? Oh, Annie, you sucker!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like something so much that you cannot refuse it or judge its real value:",
        "examples": [
          "I have to confess I'm a sucker for musicals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a thing or person that is unpleasant or difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been working on that paper for weeks and almost have the sucker finished.",
          "He's a mean little sucker, isn't he?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who believes everything you say and is therefore easy to deceive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are a sucker for something, you like it so much that you cannot refuse it:",
        "examples": [
          "Josie’s a sucker for burnt almond ice cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a thing that is surprising or that is causing trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "My car won’t start again, and hopefully between the two of us we can figure out how to make that sucker work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lollipop",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sucking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull in liquid or air through your mouth without using your teeth, or to move the tongue and muscles of the mouth around something inside your mouth, often in order to dissolve it:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sitting on the grass sucking lemonade through a straw.",
          "I sucked my thumb until I was seven.",
          "I tried sucking (on) a mint to stop myself coughing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that sucks a liquid or an object in a particular direction pulls it with great force:",
        "examples": [
          "The waves came crashing over my head and I could feel myself being sucked under by the currents.",
          "figurative Continued rapid growth in consumer spending will suck in (= encourage) more imports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something sucks, that person or thing is bad or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Man, this job sucks!",
          "While my brother was sick, I had to do all of his chores and it sucked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suckle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to feed a baby, especially a baby animal, with milk from the organ in the mother that produces milk, or (of a baby, especially a baby animal) to drink milk from the mother:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched the cow suckling her calves.",
          "The puppies went back to their mother to suckle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suckled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feed a baby, especially a baby animal, with milk from the organ in the mother that produces milk, or (of a baby, especially a baby animal) to drink milk from the mother:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched the cow suckling her calves.",
          "The puppies went back to their mother to suckle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suckling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an animal that is) still young enough to be drinking milk from its mother:",
        "examples": [
          "The main course of the feast was roast suckling pig."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sucks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pull in liquid or air through your mouth without using your teeth, or to move the tongue and muscles of the mouth around something inside your mouth, often in order to dissolve it:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sitting on the grass sucking lemonade through a straw.",
          "I sucked my thumb until I was seven.",
          "I tried sucking (on) a mint to stop myself coughing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that sucks a liquid or an object in a particular direction pulls it with great force:",
        "examples": [
          "The waves came crashing over my head and I could feel myself being sucked under by the currents.",
          "figurative Continued rapid growth in consumer spending will suck in (= encourage) more imports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something sucks, that person or thing is bad or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Man, this job sucks!",
          "While my brother was sick, I had to do all of his chores and it sucked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of sucking something:",
        "examples": [
          "Can I have a suck of your lollipop, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull liquid or air into your mouth without using your teeth, or to move the tongue and muscles of the mouth around something inside your mouth, often in order to dissolve it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The two-year-old sucked his thumb.",
          "[ I ] Sometimes a baby will hold the pacifier in her mouth without really sucking.",
          "[ I/T ] We were all sucking (on) lollipops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that sucks something in a particular direction pulls it with great force:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The vacuum cleaner sucks dirt into a disposable bag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be bad or worthless:",
        "examples": [
          "We all thought the movie sucked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of removing air from a space resulting in a lower pressure in that space, either causing liquid, gases, or other substances to enter, or causing two surfaces to stick together:",
        "examples": [
          "a suction pump"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of reducing air pressure by removing air or liquid from an enclosed space, or the force created by this reduction that causes two surfaces to stick together:",
        "examples": [
          "Cylinder vacuum cleaners work entirely by suction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sudan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in North Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sudanese": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Sudan or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Sudan",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sudden": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or done quickly and without warning:",
        "examples": [
          "Drop the gun, put your hands in the air, and don't make any sudden movements.",
          "He had a sudden heart attack while he was on holiday.",
          "First they announce their engagement and then they tell me Angie's pregnant - it's all a bit sudden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or done quickly or unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "The cyclist lowered his head and put on a sudden burst of speed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suddenly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "quickly and unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Do you remember much about the accident?\" \"No, it all happened so suddenly.\"",
          "I was just dozing off when suddenly I heard a scream from outside.",
          "I suddenly realized what I'd said, but it was too late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a sudden way; very quickly or unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "Suddenly, from somewhere behind us, a loud voice spoke out.",
          "Carpenter suddenly felt dizzy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sudoku": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a number game in which you have to write a number between 1 and 9 in each small box of a 9x9 square",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take legal action against a person or organization, especially by making a legal claim for money because of some harm that they have caused you:",
        "examples": [
          "He was so furious about the accusations in the letter that he threatened to sue.",
          "She sued the paper for (= in order to get) damages after they wrongly described her as a prostitute.",
          "She is suing her husband for (= in order to get a) divorce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take legal action against a person or organization, esp. by making a legal claim for money because of some harm that the person or organization has caused you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She was hit by a city bus and is suing the city for $2 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take legal action against a person or an organization, especially by asking in court for them to pay you money because of harm that they have caused you:",
        "examples": [
          "sue (sb/sth) for sth He is suing for £2.5m in damages for unfair dismissal.",
          "The mortgage companies were sued by investors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sued": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take legal action against a person or organization, especially by making a legal claim for money because of some harm that they have caused you:",
        "examples": [
          "He was so furious about the accusations in the letter that he threatened to sue.",
          "She sued the paper for (= in order to get) damages after they wrongly described her as a prostitute.",
          "She is suing her husband for (= in order to get a) divorce."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suede": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "leather that is slightly rough to touch and is not shiny:",
        "examples": [
          "suede shoes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "leather whose surface has been made slightly rough so that it is soft but not shiny:",
        "examples": [
          "She decided to wear her brown suede shoes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suffer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to experience physical or mental pain:",
        "examples": [
          "I think he suffered a lot when his wife left him.",
          "She suffers in the winter when it's cold and her joints get stiff.",
          "She's been suffering from (= been ill with) cancer for two years.",
          "Johnny suffers from (= is often ill with) asthma.",
          "Do you suffer from (= do you have) any allergies?",
          "If you're not happy with it, you should complain. Don't just suffer in silence (= without saying anything)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience or show the effects of something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The Democrats suffered a crushing defeat in the last election.",
          "25 policemen suffered minor injuries during the riots.",
          "The city suffered another blow last month with the closure of the local car factory.",
          "If you go and eat three helpings of dessert, you'll just have to suffer the consequences!",
          "[ + obj + -ing verb  ] I had to suffer her father moaning for half an hour on the phone last night!",
          "When you're working such long hours, it's inevitable that your marriage will start to suffer.",
          "Like a lot of his films, it suffers from being too long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience or show the effects of something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] About 50,000 bicyclists suffer serious head injuries each year.",
          "[ T ] Block’s own farm has suffered large financial setbacks.",
          "[ I ] If you and your husband have jobs in different cities, your marriage is likely to suffer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience physical or mental pain:",
        "examples": [
          "She suffers in cold weather when her joints get stiff.",
          "He suffers from migraine headaches."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suffered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience physical or mental pain:",
        "examples": [
          "I think he suffered a lot when his wife left him.",
          "She suffers in the winter when it's cold and her joints get stiff.",
          "She's been suffering from (= been ill with) cancer for two years.",
          "Johnny suffers from (= is often ill with) asthma.",
          "Do you suffer from (= do you have) any allergies?",
          "If you're not happy with it, you should complain. Don't just suffer in silence (= without saying anything)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience or show the effects of something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The Democrats suffered a crushing defeat in the last election.",
          "25 policemen suffered minor injuries during the riots.",
          "The city suffered another blow last month with the closure of the local car factory.",
          "If you go and eat three helpings of dessert, you'll just have to suffer the consequences!",
          "[ + obj + -ing verb  ] I had to suffer her father moaning for half an hour on the phone last night!",
          "When you're working such long hours, it's inevitable that your marriage will start to suffer.",
          "Like a lot of his films, it suffers from being too long."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suffering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "physical or mental pain that a person or animal is feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "The war will cause widespread human suffering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical or mental pain:",
        "examples": [
          "The prolonged drought and famine caused widespread suffering."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sufferings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "physical or mental pain that a person or animal is feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "The war will cause widespread human suffering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical or mental pain:",
        "examples": [
          "The prolonged drought and famine caused widespread suffering."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suffers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to experience physical or mental pain:",
        "examples": [
          "I think he suffered a lot when his wife left him.",
          "She suffers in the winter when it's cold and her joints get stiff.",
          "She's been suffering from (= been ill with) cancer for two years.",
          "Johnny suffers from (= is often ill with) asthma.",
          "Do you suffer from (= do you have) any allergies?",
          "If you're not happy with it, you should complain. Don't just suffer in silence (= without saying anything)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience or show the effects of something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "The Democrats suffered a crushing defeat in the last election.",
          "25 policemen suffered minor injuries during the riots.",
          "The city suffered another blow last month with the closure of the local car factory.",
          "If you go and eat three helpings of dessert, you'll just have to suffer the consequences!",
          "[ + obj + -ing verb  ] I had to suffer her father moaning for half an hour on the phone last night!",
          "When you're working such long hours, it's inevitable that your marriage will start to suffer.",
          "Like a lot of his films, it suffers from being too long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience or show the effects of something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] About 50,000 bicyclists suffer serious head injuries each year.",
          "[ T ] Block’s own farm has suffered large financial setbacks.",
          "[ I ] If you and your husband have jobs in different cities, your marriage is likely to suffer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience physical or mental pain:",
        "examples": [
          "She suffers in cold weather when her joints get stiff.",
          "He suffers from migraine headaches."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suffice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be enough:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm taking $400 - I think that should suffice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be enough:",
        "examples": [
          "The problems were of global importance, and only an international effort would suffice to deal with them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sufficient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "enough for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "sufficient for This recipe should be sufficient for five people.",
          "sufficient evidence/time/funds/etc. to It was thought that he'd committed the crime but there wasn't sufficient evidence to convict him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have eaten enough:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Would you like some more stew?\" \"No thanks, I've had sufficient.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "enough for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The company did not have sufficient funds to pay for the goods it had received."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sufficiently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "enough:",
        "examples": [
          "McGeechan has not recovered sufficiently to play in the semifinal tomorrow.",
          "The case was sufficiently serious to warrant investigation by the police."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suffocate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause someone to) die because of not having enough oxygen:",
        "examples": [
          "The report said that the victims had suffocated in the fumes.",
          "She suffocated him by holding a pillow over his head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something or someone from improving or developing in a positive way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to die because of a lack of oxygen, or to kill someone by preventing that person from breathing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The government warned parents yesterday not to let infants sleep on small plastic pillows because the babies could suffocate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suffocated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause someone to) die because of not having enough oxygen:",
        "examples": [
          "The report said that the victims had suffocated in the fumes.",
          "She suffocated him by holding a pillow over his head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something or someone from improving or developing in a positive way",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "suffocating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is suffocating makes you feel uncomfortably hot or unable to breathe:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got to open the window - it's suffocating in here!",
          "suffocating smoke/fumes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "preventing something or someone from improving or developing in a positive way:",
        "examples": [
          "The book tells the story of a woman escaping from a suffocating marriage.",
          "It is a land of antiquated social rules and suffocating traditions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suffocation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "death caused by not having enough oxygen, or the act of killing someone by not allowing them to have enough oxygen:",
        "examples": [
          "To prevent suffocation, do not place the baby to sleep on soft, cushioned surfaces.",
          "Deaths from homicide, suffocation and poisoning all declined dramatically."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suffrage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the right to vote in an election, especially to vote for representatives in a government:",
        "examples": [
          "universal suffrage (= the right of all adults to vote)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to vote in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "She wrote a book about the women’s suffrage movement in America."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sugar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet substance especially from the plants sugar cane and sugar beet, used to make food and drinks sweet:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't take sugar in my coffee, thanks.",
          "Beat together the butter and brown sugar until light and creamy.",
          "UK Tea with milk and two sugars (= spoonfuls or lumps of sugar), please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of several types of simple carbohydrate that dissolves in water:",
        "examples": [
          "Glucose and lactose are sugars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly way of talking to someone that you know:",
        "examples": [
          "Hi, sugar, did you have a good day at school?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "polite word for",
        "examples": [
          "Oh sugar, I've just spilled coffee all down my jacket!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put sugar in or on something:",
        "examples": [
          "He sugared the rims of the martini glasses.",
          "sugared donuts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet substance obtained esp. from particular plants and used to make food and drinks sweet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sugarcoat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something seem more positive or pleasant than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "We are not going to sugarcoat the facts for partisan gain.",
          "It is not our job to sugar-coat the rise of hate crimes. The statistics are real."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover food or pills with a thin layer of sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "Various medicinal preparations in the form of pills have been sugarcoated to make them more palatable.",
          "Sometimes pine kernels are sugar-coated, and the delicious result is called pinyonets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sugars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet substance especially from the plants sugar cane and sugar beet, used to make food and drinks sweet:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't take sugar in my coffee, thanks.",
          "Beat together the butter and brown sugar until light and creamy.",
          "UK Tea with milk and two sugars (= spoonfuls or lumps of sugar), please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of several types of simple carbohydrate that dissolves in water:",
        "examples": [
          "Glucose and lactose are sugars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly way of talking to someone that you know:",
        "examples": [
          "Hi, sugar, did you have a good day at school?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "polite word for",
        "examples": [
          "Oh sugar, I've just spilled coffee all down my jacket!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put sugar in or on something:",
        "examples": [
          "He sugared the rims of the martini glasses.",
          "sugared donuts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet substance obtained esp. from particular plants and used to make food and drinks sweet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "suggest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider:",
        "examples": [
          "I suggested an Italian restaurant near the station for the party.",
          "formal Might I suggest a white wine with your salmon, sir?",
          "[ + (that) ] I suggest (that) we wait a while before we make any firm decisions.",
          "Liz suggested (that) I try the shop on Mill Road.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I suggested putting the matter to the committee.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you suggest where I could buy a dozen roses?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate or show an idea or feeling without stating it directly or giving proof:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] There's no absolute proof, but all the evidence suggests (that) he's guilty.",
          "Are you suggesting (that) I look fat in these trousers?",
          "Something about his manner suggested a lack of interest in what we were doing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce an idea in the mind:",
        "examples": [
          "Does anything suggest itself? (= Do you have any ideas about what we should do?)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider:",
        "examples": [
          "They were wondering where to hold the office party and I suggested the Italian restaurant on Main Street.",
          "[ + that clause ] I suggest that we ask someone for directions, or we’ll never find the place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate or show an idea or feeling without stating it directly:",
        "examples": [
          "His manner suggested a lack of interest in what we were doing.",
          "[ + that clause ] She’s applied for a lot of jobs recently, which suggests that she’s not altogether happy with her position."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suggested": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider:",
        "examples": [
          "I suggested an Italian restaurant near the station for the party.",
          "formal Might I suggest a white wine with your salmon, sir?",
          "[ + (that) ] I suggest (that) we wait a while before we make any firm decisions.",
          "Liz suggested (that) I try the shop on Mill Road.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I suggested putting the matter to the committee.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you suggest where I could buy a dozen roses?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate or show an idea or feeling without stating it directly or giving proof:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] There's no absolute proof, but all the evidence suggests (that) he's guilty.",
          "Are you suggesting (that) I look fat in these trousers?",
          "Something about his manner suggested a lack of interest in what we were doing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce an idea in the mind:",
        "examples": [
          "Does anything suggest itself? (= Do you have any ideas about what we should do?)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suggesting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider:",
        "examples": [
          "I suggested an Italian restaurant near the station for the party.",
          "formal Might I suggest a white wine with your salmon, sir?",
          "[ + (that) ] I suggest (that) we wait a while before we make any firm decisions.",
          "Liz suggested (that) I try the shop on Mill Road.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I suggested putting the matter to the committee.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you suggest where I could buy a dozen roses?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate or show an idea or feeling without stating it directly or giving proof:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] There's no absolute proof, but all the evidence suggests (that) he's guilty.",
          "Are you suggesting (that) I look fat in these trousers?",
          "Something about his manner suggested a lack of interest in what we were doing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce an idea in the mind:",
        "examples": [
          "Does anything suggest itself? (= Do you have any ideas about what we should do?)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suggestion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an idea, plan, or action that is suggested or the act of suggesting it:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know what to wear tonight - do you have any suggestions?",
          "She made some very helpful suggestions but her boss rejected them all.",
          "[ + that ] They didn't like my suggestion that we should all share the cost.",
          "I have a few favourite restaurants that I tend to go back to, but I'm always open to new suggestions (= willing to try new ones that people suggest).",
          "I went to the Park Street dentist's at Ann's suggestion (= as a result of Ann suggesting it) and I was really impressed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "communication of an idea without stating it directly:",
        "examples": [
          "the suggestion of his guilt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a suggestion of an Irish accent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea, possible plan, or action that is mentioned for other people to consider:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She made some helpful suggestions on how to cut our costs.",
          "[ C ] They didn’t like my suggestion that we should all share the cost.",
          "[ U ] We’re open to suggestion (= willing to listen to other people’s ideas)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows the existence of something but is not obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "Police said there was no suggestion of foul play and that the death was the result of an accident."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suggestions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an idea, plan, or action that is suggested or the act of suggesting it:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know what to wear tonight - do you have any suggestions?",
          "She made some very helpful suggestions but her boss rejected them all.",
          "[ + that ] They didn't like my suggestion that we should all share the cost.",
          "I have a few favourite restaurants that I tend to go back to, but I'm always open to new suggestions (= willing to try new ones that people suggest).",
          "I went to the Park Street dentist's at Ann's suggestion (= as a result of Ann suggesting it) and I was really impressed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "communication of an idea without stating it directly:",
        "examples": [
          "the suggestion of his guilt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a suggestion of an Irish accent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an idea, possible plan, or action that is mentioned for other people to consider:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She made some helpful suggestions on how to cut our costs.",
          "[ C ] They didn’t like my suggestion that we should all share the cost.",
          "[ U ] We’re open to suggestion (= willing to listen to other people’s ideas)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows the existence of something but is not obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "Police said there was no suggestion of foul play and that the death was the result of an accident."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suggestively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that makes people think about sex:",
        "examples": [
          "The comedian grinned suggestively at the audience.",
          "He winked suggestively."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suggests": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider:",
        "examples": [
          "I suggested an Italian restaurant near the station for the party.",
          "formal Might I suggest a white wine with your salmon, sir?",
          "[ + (that) ] I suggest (that) we wait a while before we make any firm decisions.",
          "Liz suggested (that) I try the shop on Mill Road.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I suggested putting the matter to the committee.",
          "[ + question word ] Can you suggest where I could buy a dozen roses?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate or show an idea or feeling without stating it directly or giving proof:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] There's no absolute proof, but all the evidence suggests (that) he's guilty.",
          "Are you suggesting (that) I look fat in these trousers?",
          "Something about his manner suggested a lack of interest in what we were doing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce an idea in the mind:",
        "examples": [
          "Does anything suggest itself? (= Do you have any ideas about what we should do?)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider:",
        "examples": [
          "They were wondering where to hold the office party and I suggested the Italian restaurant on Main Street.",
          "[ + that clause ] I suggest that we ask someone for directions, or we’ll never find the place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate or show an idea or feeling without stating it directly:",
        "examples": [
          "His manner suggested a lack of interest in what we were doing.",
          "[ + that clause ] She’s applied for a lot of jobs recently, which suggests that she’s not altogether happy with her position."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suicidal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "People who are suicidal want to kill themselves or are in a mental state in which it is likely that they will try to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "Pete was so depressed after his girlfriend left him that I actually thought he was suicidal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Suicidal behaviour is likely to result in death:",
        "examples": [
          "He took some suicidal risks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing your own defeat or failure:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be suicidal to say that in a job interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the tendency to want to kill yourself",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Suicidal also means likely to cause your own defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "The union leader argued that a strike now would be suicidal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suicide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of killing yourself intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "I lost my younger brother to suicide.",
          "attempt suicide She attempted suicide when she was a teenager.",
          "The suicide rate among men between the ages of 16 and 25 has risen alarmingly.",
          "Many suicides occur in prisons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has killed themselves intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "He proved that the two \"suicides\" were in fact murdered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any act that has the effect of causing your own defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] As a leader he knows that it is political suicide to appear indecisive.",
          "career suicide Publicly battling with your record company can be career suicide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of killing yourself intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She threatened to commit suicide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Suicide can also refer to any act that has the effect of causing defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] It would be political suicide for him to refuse to support his own party’s platform."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suicides": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of killing yourself intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "I lost my younger brother to suicide.",
          "attempt suicide She attempted suicide when she was a teenager.",
          "The suicide rate among men between the ages of 16 and 25 has risen alarmingly.",
          "Many suicides occur in prisons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has killed themselves intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "He proved that the two \"suicides\" were in fact murdered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any act that has the effect of causing your own defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] As a leader he knows that it is political suicide to appear indecisive.",
          "career suicide Publicly battling with your record company can be career suicide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of killing yourself intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She threatened to commit suicide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Suicide can also refer to any act that has the effect of causing defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] It would be political suicide for him to refuse to support his own party’s platform."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take legal action against a person or organization, especially by making a legal claim for money because of some harm that they have caused you:",
        "examples": [
          "He was so furious about the accusations in the letter that he threatened to sue.",
          "She sued the paper for (= in order to get) damages after they wrongly described her as a prostitute.",
          "She is suing her husband for (= in order to get a) divorce."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt that are made from the same material:",
        "examples": [
          "All the businessmen were wearing pinstripe suits.",
          "She wore a dark blue suit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of clothes or a piece of clothing to be worn in a particular situation or while doing a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a diving/protective/ski, etc. suit",
          "a swimsuit",
          "a spacesuit",
          "a suit of armour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem taken to a law court by an ordinary person or an organization rather than the police in order to obtain a legal decision:",
        "examples": [
          "He brought (US also filed) a $12 million libel suit against the newspaper, claiming his reputation had been damaged.",
          "a malpractice/negligence/paternity suit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the four types of card in a set of playing cards, each having a different shape printed on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The four suits in a pack of cards are hearts, spades, clubs, and diamonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who works in an office and wears a suit, especially a man with a high position in a company who is considered not to have human feelings and good ideas",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be right for a particular person, situation, or occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of corn is grown in this area - the soil seems to suit it very well.",
          "The city lifestyle seems to suit her - she looks great."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(usually of a colour or style of clothes) to make someone look more attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "You should wear more red - it suits you.",
          "Short skirts don't really suit me - I don't have the legs for them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be convenient and cause the least difficulty for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "We could go now or this afternoon - whatever time suits you best.",
          "\"How about eight o'clock at the cinema?\" \"That suits me fine.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression used either humorously or angrily to mean \"do what you want to do\":",
        "examples": [
          "\"I don't think I'll come to the party tonight.\" \"All right, suit yourself!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be convenient or work well for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "What time suits you best?",
          "The job of a salesman seems to suit him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To suit also means to make someone look more attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "That new hairstyle really suits you – you look terrific."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of clothes made of the same material and usually consisting of a jacket and pants or skirt",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A suit is also a set of clothes or a piece of clothing to be worn in a particular situation or for a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a bathing suit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang A suit is also someone in business, esp. when compared with an artist or ordinary worker:",
        "examples": [
          "The network suits don’t care about the fans who show up at the ballpark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawsuit:",
        "examples": [
          "She brought a suit against the HMO for medical malpractice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the four types of cards in a set of playing cards, each having a different symbol printed on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The four suits in a deck of cards are hearts, spades, clubs, and diamonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem or complaint taken for a decision to a court of law by a person or organization rather than by the police or the government:",
        "examples": [
          "bring/file a suit They have brought a suit for damages against the company.",
          "a civil/class-action/libel suit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a problem or complaint to a court of law for a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "30 people have filed suit against the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt that are made from the same material:",
        "examples": [
          "a business/pinstripe suit She wore a smart grey business suit to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an executive, especially in advertising, the film industry, etc., rather than a creative (= writer, artist, etc.) working in one of these industries:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll leave the suits in the boardroom to worry about this."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suitability": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being acceptable or right for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "There were doubts about his suitability for the job.",
          "the suitability of the site for development",
          "assessments of their suitability to adopt a child"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suitable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "acceptable or right for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The film is not suitable for children.",
          "A conference was planned, but finding a suitable venue proved difficult.",
          "Each room has books, toys, and games that are suitable to that particular age group.",
          "My mother doesn't like me to wear short skirts to church - she doesn't think they're suitable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being right or correct for a particular situation or person:",
        "examples": [
          "The book is suitable as a text for a course in beginning chemistry.",
          "The movie may not be suitable for very young children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suitcase": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, rectangular container with a handle, for carrying clothes and possessions while travelling:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you packed/unpacked your suitcase yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large container with a handle and often with wheels for carrying clothes and possessions while traveling:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you packed your suitcase yet?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suitcases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, rectangular container with a handle, for carrying clothes and possessions while travelling:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you packed/unpacked your suitcase yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large container with a handle and often with wheels for carrying clothes and possessions while traveling:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you packed your suitcase yet?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of connected rooms, especially in a hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "The singer was interviewed in his hotel suite.",
          "They have a whole suite of offices on the 34th floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of furniture for one room, of matching design and colour:",
        "examples": [
          "I've ordered a new three-piece suite for the living-room.",
          "UK We're having a new bathroom/bedroom suite fitted at the weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music with several parts, usually all in the same key",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of related software (= computer program) products",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of connected rooms, esp. in a hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "Guests were invited to the publisher’s hospitality suite to meet the author."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A suite is also a set of matching furniture for one room:",
        "examples": [
          "They bought a living room suite consisting of a sofa and two easy chairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music that consists of a set of related pieces, all for the same instruments",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of rooms in a hotel or public building that has been designed for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The new stadium will feature 4,000 permanent seats, as well as 12 luxury suites.",
          "a hotel/hospitality/conference suite",
          "He works in the executive suite on the top floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of related software products:",
        "examples": [
          "We sell the popular Microsoft Office suite of applications."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "right for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "With her qualifications and experience, she would seem to be ideally suited to/for the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people who have a relationship are suited, they have a good relationship that will probably last, often because they share a lot of interests:",
        "examples": [
          "They were never suited (to each other) from the start - they don't have anything in common."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in compound adjectives) wearing a particular type of suit:",
        "examples": [
          "two black-suited men"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suites": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of connected rooms, especially in a hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "The singer was interviewed in his hotel suite.",
          "They have a whole suite of offices on the 34th floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of furniture for one room, of matching design and colour:",
        "examples": [
          "I've ordered a new three-piece suite for the living-room.",
          "UK We're having a new bathroom/bedroom suite fitted at the weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music with several parts, usually all in the same key",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of related software (= computer program) products",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of connected rooms, esp. in a hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "Guests were invited to the publisher’s hospitality suite to meet the author."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A suite is also a set of matching furniture for one room:",
        "examples": [
          "They bought a living room suite consisting of a sofa and two easy chairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music that consists of a set of related pieces, all for the same instruments",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of rooms in a hotel or public building that has been designed for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The new stadium will feature 4,000 permanent seats, as well as 12 luxury suites.",
          "a hotel/hospitality/conference suite",
          "He works in the executive suite on the top floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of related software products:",
        "examples": [
          "We sell the popular Microsoft Office suite of applications."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suiting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "cloth that is used for making suits",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "suitor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who wants to marry a particular woman:",
        "examples": [
          "It's the story of a young woman who can't make up her mind which of her many suitors she should marry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company who wants to take control of another company:",
        "examples": [
          "PJH Corporation said it had been approached by two possible suitors who had submitted bids to buy the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who wants a particular woman to agree to marry him",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A suitor is also a person or company that wants to take control of another company.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that wants to buy another company:",
        "examples": [
          "a suitor for sth A German private equity firm is understood to be one of the suitors for the company.",
          "Likely suitors include utilities and independent oil and gas companies.",
          "a potential/possible/rival suitor Potential suitors for the bank have not yet come up with any firm bids."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suitors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who wants to marry a particular woman:",
        "examples": [
          "It's the story of a young woman who can't make up her mind which of her many suitors she should marry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company who wants to take control of another company:",
        "examples": [
          "PJH Corporation said it had been approached by two possible suitors who had submitted bids to buy the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who wants a particular woman to agree to marry him",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A suitor is also a person or company that wants to take control of another company.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that wants to buy another company:",
        "examples": [
          "a suitor for sth A German private equity firm is understood to be one of the suitors for the company.",
          "Likely suitors include utilities and independent oil and gas companies.",
          "a potential/possible/rival suitor Potential suitors for the bank have not yet come up with any firm bids."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt that are made from the same material:",
        "examples": [
          "All the businessmen were wearing pinstripe suits.",
          "She wore a dark blue suit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of clothes or a piece of clothing to be worn in a particular situation or while doing a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a diving/protective/ski, etc. suit",
          "a swimsuit",
          "a spacesuit",
          "a suit of armour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem taken to a law court by an ordinary person or an organization rather than the police in order to obtain a legal decision:",
        "examples": [
          "He brought (US also filed) a $12 million libel suit against the newspaper, claiming his reputation had been damaged.",
          "a malpractice/negligence/paternity suit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the four types of card in a set of playing cards, each having a different shape printed on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The four suits in a pack of cards are hearts, spades, clubs, and diamonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who works in an office and wears a suit, especially a man with a high position in a company who is considered not to have human feelings and good ideas",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be right for a particular person, situation, or occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of corn is grown in this area - the soil seems to suit it very well.",
          "The city lifestyle seems to suit her - she looks great."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(usually of a colour or style of clothes) to make someone look more attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "You should wear more red - it suits you.",
          "Short skirts don't really suit me - I don't have the legs for them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be convenient and cause the least difficulty for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "We could go now or this afternoon - whatever time suits you best.",
          "\"How about eight o'clock at the cinema?\" \"That suits me fine.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression used either humorously or angrily to mean \"do what you want to do\":",
        "examples": [
          "\"I don't think I'll come to the party tonight.\" \"All right, suit yourself!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be convenient or work well for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "What time suits you best?",
          "The job of a salesman seems to suit him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To suit also means to make someone look more attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "That new hairstyle really suits you – you look terrific."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of clothes made of the same material and usually consisting of a jacket and pants or skirt",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A suit is also a set of clothes or a piece of clothing to be worn in a particular situation or for a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a bathing suit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slang A suit is also someone in business, esp. when compared with an artist or ordinary worker:",
        "examples": [
          "The network suits don’t care about the fans who show up at the ballpark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lawsuit:",
        "examples": [
          "She brought a suit against the HMO for medical malpractice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the four types of cards in a set of playing cards, each having a different symbol printed on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The four suits in a deck of cards are hearts, spades, clubs, and diamonds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem or complaint taken for a decision to a court of law by a person or organization rather than by the police or the government:",
        "examples": [
          "bring/file a suit They have brought a suit for damages against the company.",
          "a civil/class-action/libel suit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a problem or complaint to a court of law for a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "30 people have filed suit against the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt that are made from the same material:",
        "examples": [
          "a business/pinstripe suit She wore a smart grey business suit to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an executive, especially in advertising, the film industry, etc., rather than a creative (= writer, artist, etc.) working in one of these industries:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll leave the suits in the boardroom to worry about this."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sulfur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale yellow chemical element with a strong smell that is found in various physical forms and burns with a blue flame",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sulk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be silent and refuse to smile or be pleasant to people because you are angry about something that they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "He's sulking in his room because I wouldn't let him have any more chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when someone refuses to smile or be pleasant because they are angry about something:",
        "examples": [
          "If she doesn't get what she wants she goes into a sulk just like a child.",
          "He spent the whole day in a sulk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be silent and unpleasant because you are angry or annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "She pouts and sulks, and she almost never smiles or laughs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sulking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be silent and refuse to smile or be pleasant to people because you are angry about something that they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "He's sulking in his room because I wouldn't let him have any more chocolate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sullen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "angry and unwilling to smile or be pleasant to people:",
        "examples": [
          "His daughters stared back at him with an expression of sullen resentment.",
          "literary She looked up at the sullen (= dark and unpleasant) sky and shuddered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "silent and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "They stared at him with an expression of sullen dislike.",
          "fig. The skies looked very sullen (= dark and unpleasant)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sullied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spoil something that is pure or someone's perfect reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "His reputation, he said, had been unfairly sullied by half-truths and innuendos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something dirty:",
        "examples": [
          "No speck of dirt had ever sullied his hands."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to spoil something that is pure or someone's perfect reputation:",
        "examples": [
          "His reputation, he said, had been unfairly sullied by half-truths and innuendos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something dirty:",
        "examples": [
          "No speck of dirt had ever sullied his hands."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sulphur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pale yellow chemical element that exists in various physical forms. It burns with a blue flame and a strong smell and is used in medicine and industry.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "sulfur",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sultan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a ruler, especially in the past, of some Muslim countries:",
        "examples": [
          "the Sultan of Brunei"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a title of someone who rules or governs in some Muslim countries",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sultry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of weather) uncomfortably warm and with air that is slightly wet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a woman's face or voice) attractive in a way that suggests sexual desire:",
        "examples": [
          "She's the sultry blonde in that new chocolate commercial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of weather) very hot and humid (= with air that contains very small drops of water):",
        "examples": [
          "It was a sultry night, and I was walking home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sexually attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "a sultry dance"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "sum of Huge sums of money are spent on national defence.",
          "tidy sum He sold the house for a tidy (= large) sum.",
          "princely sum humorous I worked for three whole weeks for which I received the princely (= very low) sum of $100."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the whole number or amount when two or more numbers or amounts have been added together:",
        "examples": [
          "The sum of 13 and 8 is 21."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considered as a whole:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting was, in sum, a disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all of something, especially when this is not very much:",
        "examples": [
          "And that's the sum of my knowledge on the subject!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a calculation, especially a simple one, using such processes as adding, taking away, multiplying, or dividing:",
        "examples": [
          "do a sum I remember how much I hated doing sums when I was at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The sum involved in the sale was not reported."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a total found by the addition of two or more numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "The sum of seven and twelve is nineteen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sum is said before giving a final, brief statement describing something:",
        "examples": [
          "In sum, the American public did not perceive global warming as urgent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Share price slid by 1p to 142p fuelled by concerns that the company might offer too generous a sum for the proposed venture in India.",
          "The sale of Germany's biggest commercial TV operator for an undisclosed sum follows a bidding contest.",
          "Banks may not be prepared to open an account if the sum involved is too small.",
          "large/huge/enormous sums Restrictions have been imposed by the government on the movement of large sums of money out of the country.",
          "a small/modest/substantial sum A substantial sum has been set aside for litigation relating to the construction project.",
          "an additional/cash/final sum The final sum an investor receives from a pension is dependent on the rate of investment growth.",
          "vast/huge/considerable sums",
          "a sum of $8/£2,000/€1.2m, etc. Legislation approved yesterday will raise a much-needed sum of £300,000 for use on the roads.",
          "pay (out)/spend/invest a sum Deposits are non-recoverable cash sums paid just to reserve a property, with a further sum payable when contracts are exchanged.",
          "earn/receive/owe a sum Victims of an explosion at a chemical works are set to receive large sums in compensation.",
          "borrow/lend a sum First-time buyers are having to borrow huge sums to buy a home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number or amount that is the result of adding together two or more numbers or amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "sum of sth In 2006, the sum of all income for residents of Colorado rose by 6.5%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a calculation that involves adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to do your sums before deciding whether you would benefit more from a fixed-rate or a tracker mortgage.",
          "Amid the pressure to get their sums right, many funds have closed to new business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the whole of something after all the different features or parts of it are considered:",
        "examples": [
          "the sum of sth We believe that the sum of our business principles maximizes our chances of success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more powerful, effective, etc. as a whole than you would think if you considered the different features or parts that it consists of:",
        "examples": [
          "The claimed logic of this latest merger is that the whole will be more than the sum of the parts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the end of a report or discussion before giving a short description of the main ideas or facts:",
        "examples": [
          "We're looking, in sum, for a major player who believes in newspapers as a serious business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "She sold her story to the tabloids for a princely sum.",
          "We have made a tidy sum on our investments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in a humorous way to refer to an unexpectedly small amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The book was first published in the UK in 1972 for the princely sum of 40p."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sumac": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large bush or small tree with leaves that are divided into several parts and fruits that grow in bunches (= groups)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a red spice used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking, made from the fruit of the sumac tree",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "summary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short, clear description that gives the main facts or ideas about something:",
        "examples": [
          "At the end of the news, they often give you a summary of the main stories.",
          "In summary, they decided against the proposal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done suddenly, without discussion or a legal process:",
        "examples": [
          "summary arrest/dismissal/execution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brief, clear statement giving the most important facts about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The assignment was to write a summary of the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In summary is said before giving a final, brief statement:",
        "examples": [
          "In summary, Chen’s book is a good introduction to the subject."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short statement of the main ideas or facts in a report, discussion, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a summary of sth The article offers a summary of best practices.",
          "Many of these problems could have been avoided according to a summary of the study released yesterday.",
          "a brief/short/written summary",
          "provide/produce/publish a summary Table 12.4 provides a summary of how management perspectives have changed over the last 50 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the different amounts of money that have been spent and received, for example, on a bank statement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression used at the end of a report or discussion before stating its main ideas or facts:",
        "examples": [
          "In summary, we must aim to maintain a stable supply of crude oil while protecting the environment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving the main ideas or facts of a discussion, report, etc., but not the details:",
        "examples": [
          "summary information/reports/observations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done suddenly, without discussion or the usual or accepted processes:",
        "examples": [
          "summary arrest/execution/proceedings"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "summed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to describe or express the important facts or characteristics about something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The best way of summing up the situation in our office is to say that it is \"absolute chaos\".",
          "sum (something/someone) up by saying I'd just like to sum up by saying that it's been a tremendous pleasure to work with you.",
          "He's a small man with a big ego - that about sums him up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An action or object that sums something or someone up represents the most typical qualities of that person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "For me, her paintings sum up the restless spirit of America."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly form an opinion about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She summed up the situation quickly and took charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a judge sums up towards the end of a trial, he or she makes a speech to the jury telling them again of the main matters they should consider in the case.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, clear description that gives the main facts or ideas about something:",
        "examples": [
          "You have 30 seconds to give me a sum-up of your conversation with your boss.",
          "I think that's a perfect sum-up of this movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express briefly the important facts about something or the characteristics of someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The oral report should sum up the main points of the written essay.",
          "He’s a man with a big ego – that about sums him up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe in a few words the most important ideas or facts in a report, discussion, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Our slogan: \"Big Goals, Big Dreams, Big Vision\" pretty much sums us up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "summer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the season of the year between spring and autumn when the weather is warmest, lasting from June to September north of the equator and from December to March south of the equator:",
        "examples": [
          "We have breakfast on the balcony in (the) summer.",
          "Last summer they went to Australia, and two summers ago they went to Brazil.",
          "That year it was a hot, dry summer.",
          "summer weather/sun",
          "a summer/summer's day"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend the summer in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "If your cactus has summered outdoors, move it into the garage or house when overnight temperatures drop below 65°F."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the season of the year between spring and fall, lasting from June to September north of the equator and from December to March south of the equator, when the weather is warmest:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We always spend our summers on the island."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "summers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the season of the year between spring and autumn when the weather is warmest, lasting from June to September north of the equator and from December to March south of the equator:",
        "examples": [
          "We have breakfast on the balcony in (the) summer.",
          "Last summer they went to Australia, and two summers ago they went to Brazil.",
          "That year it was a hot, dry summer.",
          "summer weather/sun",
          "a summer/summer's day"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend the summer in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "If your cactus has summered outdoors, move it into the garage or house when overnight temperatures drop below 65°F."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the season of the year between spring and fall, lasting from June to September north of the equator and from December to March south of the equator, when the weather is warmest:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We always spend our summers on the island."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "summertime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the season of summer:",
        "examples": [
          "You should see the flower garden in (the) summertime - it's beautiful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the season of summer:",
        "examples": [
          "We get quite a few tourists here in the summertime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "summery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "typical of or suitable for summer:",
        "examples": [
          "Clare walked by looking very summery in a pale blue sundress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "summit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an important formal meeting between leaders of governments from two or more countries:",
        "examples": [
          "a summit meeting",
          "World leaders will meet next week for their annual economic summit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest point of a mountain:",
        "examples": [
          "On this day in 1784, Dr Michel Paccard and Jacques Balmat reached the summit of Mont Blanc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest, most successful, or most important point in something:",
        "examples": [
          "I certainly haven't reached the summit of my career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top or highest point, esp. of a mountain:",
        "examples": [
          "We climbed to the summit of Mount Rainier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meeting of government leaders from several countries:",
        "examples": [
          "The economic summit did not accomplish all that the President had hoped it would."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very important meeting between government leaders from different countries:",
        "examples": [
          "EU leaders will debate the draft constitution at a summit in Greece next month.",
          "call/convene/hold a summit The executive secretary has called a summit of global leaders to address the problem.",
          "attend/organize/host a summit South Africa hosts a summit this weekend aimed at countering the devastating effects of the HIV pandemic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "summon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to order someone to come to or be present at a particular place, or to officially arrange a meeting of people:",
        "examples": [
          "General Rattigan summoned reinforcements to help resist the attack.",
          "On 20 July, the town council was summoned to hear an emergency report on its finances.",
          "We were summoned to the headmaster's office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase your courage or strength, especially with an effort:",
        "examples": [
          "It took me six months to summon (up) the courage to ask him out for a drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone come to a particular place, or to officially tell someone to be present:",
        "examples": [
          "The president summoned an emergency meeting of his advisers.",
          "I have been summoned to appear in court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To summon is also to find, call, or gather together something for use:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't summon any strength.",
          "He summoned up enough energy to prepare a revision of his novel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To summon is also to remember or imagine something:",
        "examples": [
          "He recollects the streets of Paris when he was a student and summons up the faces of fellow students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially tell someone to be in a particular place, or be present for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "be summoned to sth Intelligence officials were summoned to Capitol Hill today to talk about global security threats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "summoned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone to come to or be present at a particular place, or to officially arrange a meeting of people:",
        "examples": [
          "General Rattigan summoned reinforcements to help resist the attack.",
          "On 20 July, the town council was summoned to hear an emergency report on its finances.",
          "We were summoned to the headmaster's office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase your courage or strength, especially with an effort:",
        "examples": [
          "It took me six months to summon (up) the courage to ask him out for a drink."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "summoning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone to come to or be present at a particular place, or to officially arrange a meeting of people:",
        "examples": [
          "General Rattigan summoned reinforcements to help resist the attack.",
          "On 20 July, the town council was summoned to hear an emergency report on its finances.",
          "We were summoned to the headmaster's office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase your courage or strength, especially with an effort:",
        "examples": [
          "It took me six months to summon (up) the courage to ask him out for a drink."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "summons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official demand to appear in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "He was given/served with a summons to appear in court.",
          "Mr Clarke's insurance company had issued a summons for unpaid mortgage repayments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an order to come and see someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They sat there as if they were waiting for some sort of summons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone to come to a person or place:",
        "examples": [
          "The police mobile rapid response unit was summonsed to the scene shortly before 10pm.",
          "Children were summonsed into school by a bell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to officially order someone to appear in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "A student was summonsed to court for putting her feet up on a train seat.",
          "It is not unusual for only half of the people summonsed to present themselves to the court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a demand to appear in a particular place, esp. in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "I received a summons to appear in court on June 25th."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an order for someone to appear in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "One newspaper reporter was given a summons for disorderly conduct.",
          "They will be issued a summons to appear before the U.S. District Court in Richmond.",
          "Service of the summons does not have to be effected in person; postal service is likely to be sufficient.",
          "issue/serve/send a summons Proctor will be served a summons with a date to appear in court to answer the charges.",
          "receive/get/be given a summons Approximately half of defendants receive a summons rather than being brought into custody."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone to appear in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "Prosecutors summonsed several residents to the Grafton County grand jury.",
          "I have been summoned for jury service and must appear at Middlesex Crown Court on July 31."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sums": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "sum of Huge sums of money are spent on national defence.",
          "tidy sum He sold the house for a tidy (= large) sum.",
          "princely sum humorous I worked for three whole weeks for which I received the princely (= very low) sum of $100."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the whole number or amount when two or more numbers or amounts have been added together:",
        "examples": [
          "The sum of 13 and 8 is 21."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considered as a whole:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting was, in sum, a disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all of something, especially when this is not very much:",
        "examples": [
          "And that's the sum of my knowledge on the subject!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a calculation, especially a simple one, using such processes as adding, taking away, multiplying, or dividing:",
        "examples": [
          "do a sum I remember how much I hated doing sums when I was at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The sum involved in the sale was not reported."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a total found by the addition of two or more numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "The sum of seven and twelve is nineteen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In sum is said before giving a final, brief statement describing something:",
        "examples": [
          "In sum, the American public did not perceive global warming as urgent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "Share price slid by 1p to 142p fuelled by concerns that the company might offer too generous a sum for the proposed venture in India.",
          "The sale of Germany's biggest commercial TV operator for an undisclosed sum follows a bidding contest.",
          "Banks may not be prepared to open an account if the sum involved is too small.",
          "large/huge/enormous sums Restrictions have been imposed by the government on the movement of large sums of money out of the country.",
          "a small/modest/substantial sum A substantial sum has been set aside for litigation relating to the construction project.",
          "an additional/cash/final sum The final sum an investor receives from a pension is dependent on the rate of investment growth.",
          "vast/huge/considerable sums",
          "a sum of $8/£2,000/€1.2m, etc. Legislation approved yesterday will raise a much-needed sum of £300,000 for use on the roads.",
          "pay (out)/spend/invest a sum Deposits are non-recoverable cash sums paid just to reserve a property, with a further sum payable when contracts are exchanged.",
          "earn/receive/owe a sum Victims of an explosion at a chemical works are set to receive large sums in compensation.",
          "borrow/lend a sum First-time buyers are having to borrow huge sums to buy a home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number or amount that is the result of adding together two or more numbers or amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "sum of sth In 2006, the sum of all income for residents of Colorado rose by 6.5%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a calculation that involves adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to do your sums before deciding whether you would benefit more from a fixed-rate or a tracker mortgage.",
          "Amid the pressure to get their sums right, many funds have closed to new business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the whole of something after all the different features or parts of it are considered:",
        "examples": [
          "the sum of sth We believe that the sum of our business principles maximizes our chances of success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more powerful, effective, etc. as a whole than you would think if you considered the different features or parts that it consists of:",
        "examples": [
          "The claimed logic of this latest merger is that the whole will be more than the sum of the parts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the end of a report or discussion before giving a short description of the main ideas or facts:",
        "examples": [
          "We're looking, in sum, for a major player who believes in newspapers as a serious business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "She sold her story to the tabloids for a princely sum.",
          "We have made a tidy sum on our investments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in a humorous way to refer to an unexpectedly small amount of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The book was first published in the UK in 1972 for the princely sum of 40p."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sun": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the star that provides light and heat for the earth and around which the earth moves:",
        "examples": [
          "sun rises/sets The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.",
          "The sun's rays are at their most powerful at midday.",
          "sun shines We thought we'd go out for a walk while the sun was shining."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the light or heat that the earth receives from the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I've had too much sun today - I have a headache.",
          "in the sun Let's go and sit out in the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lie or sit somewhere where there is a lot of sun, especially in order to make your skin darker:",
        "examples": [
          "I sat on the balcony sunning myself.",
          "We could see Miranda sunning herself on the dock.",
          "Most afternoons, we would sun ourselves on the beach.",
          "We were all working hard while you were sunning yourself in the Caribbean.",
          "We watched a small lizard sunning itself on the trunk of a tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for Sunday",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the star around which the earth moves and that provides light and heat for the earth:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun is the center of our solar system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sun also means the light or heat that the earth receives from this star:",
        "examples": [
          "Sit in the sun where it’s a lot warmer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lie or sit somewhere where there is a lot of sun, esp. in order to make your skin darker:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] All morning, the cat sunned herself on the stone wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Sunday",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunbathing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of sitting or lying in the sun to make your skin darker:",
        "examples": [
          "the risks associated with sunbathing"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunbeam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a beam of light from the sun that you can see",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunblock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong type of sunscreen (= a substance that you put on your skin to prevent it from being damaged by the sun), that prevents any of the sun's rays from reaching the skin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunburn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which your skin is sore and red because you have spent too long in the strong heat of the sun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "sore, red skin caused by too much time in the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "A long day at the beach gave him a bad sunburn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunburnt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Sunburned skin has become red and sore by being in the strong heat of the sun for too long, or is very suntanned:",
        "examples": [
          "When you go out in the hot sun, you should always put sunscreen on your skin to avoid getting sunburned.",
          "Fishermen with sunburned faces sat on the beach mending their nets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sundae": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a food made from ice cream, with pieces of fruit, nuts, cream, sweet sauce, etc. on top of it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "ice cream with a topping of sweet sauce, nuts, and cream",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sundaes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a food made from ice cream, with pieces of fruit, nuts, cream, sweet sauce, etc. on top of it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "ice cream with a topping of sweet sauce, nuts, and cream",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunday": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Saturday and before Monday, when most people in Western countries do not go to work:",
        "examples": [
          "We're going to visit my aunt and uncle on Sunday.",
          "They go to church on Sundays.",
          "The choir is giving a concert next Sunday.",
          "I haven't done any exercise since last Sunday.",
          "New Year's Day this year is a Sunday.",
          "Sunday morning/afternoon/evening/night",
          "a traditional British Sunday lunch of roast beef and vegetables"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Saturday and before Monday",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sundays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Saturday and before Monday, when most people in Western countries do not go to work:",
        "examples": [
          "We're going to visit my aunt and uncle on Sunday.",
          "They go to church on Sundays.",
          "The choir is giving a concert next Sunday.",
          "I haven't done any exercise since last Sunday.",
          "New Year's Day this year is a Sunday.",
          "Sunday morning/afternoon/evening/night",
          "a traditional British Sunday lunch of roast beef and vegetables"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Saturday and before Monday",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sundown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time in the evening when you last see the sun in the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "We left early, anxious to make it back to Florence before/by sundown."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sundries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "various different small things that are considered together, usually because they are not important enough to be considered separately:",
        "examples": [
          "There's an item on the hotel bill for sundries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, points that a team scores that are not from hits made by batters (= players who try to hit the ball):",
        "examples": [
          "The total included 26 sundries, including 7 no balls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "costs that are not big or important enough to list:",
        "examples": [
          "We have £680 a month for utility bills, council tax, food, clothing, and sundries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunflower": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant, usually having a very tall stem and a single large, round, flat, yellow flower, with many long, thin, narrow petals close together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall plant having a large, round, flat, yellow flower whose seeds can be eaten or used to make cooking oil",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunflowers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant, usually having a very tall stem and a single large, round, flat, yellow flower, with many long, thin, narrow petals close together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall plant having a large, round, flat, yellow flower whose seeds can be eaten or used to make cooking oil",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sung": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of sing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunglasses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dark glasses that you wear to protect your eyes from bright light from the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of sunglasses"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dark glasses you wear to protect your eyes from the light of the sun",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "experiencing serious trouble, or unable to solve a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "If I had to pay off that debt, I’d be sunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of sink",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "experiencing serious trouble, or unable to solve a problem:",
        "examples": [
          "If I had to pay off that debt, I’d be sunk."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunken": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having fallen to the bottom of the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "They're diving for sunken treasure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a lower level than the surrounding area:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a luxurious bathroom, with a sunken bath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of eyes or cheeks) seeming to have fallen further into the face, especially because of tiredness, illness, or old age:",
        "examples": [
          "She looked old and thin with sunken cheeks and hollow eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lying at the bottom of the sea or below a surrounding surface:",
        "examples": [
          "A few steps below the path lay a beautiful sunken garden."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunlight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the light that comes from the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "a ray/beam/shaft/pool of sunlight",
          "The morning/afternoon/evening sunlight shone through the curtains.",
          "The lake sparkled in the bright sunlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "light that comes from the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "These flowers need bright sunlight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunni": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a member) of the largest Islamic religious group, which follows the teachings only of Mohammed, not those of any of the religious leaders who came after him:",
        "examples": [
          "a Sunni Muslim"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of an islamicreligious group",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the Sunnis:",
        "examples": [
          "a Sunni mosque",
          "a Sunni cleric"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunnier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bright because of light from the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "We're having the party in the garden, so I'm praying it'll be sunny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sunny person is usually happy and relaxed and does not usually get worried or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a very sunny disposition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large fish that lives in the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Sunnies get their name because they like to \"sun\" themselves by lying on their broad flat sides near the ocean surface.",
          "This area is home to sunnies and several other species of fish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "It's time to get your suncream and sunnies out!",
          "A pair of large sunnies completes the look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bright because of light from the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "Flowers filled a sunny corner of the garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is sunny is happy and pleasant.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bright because of light from the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "We're having the party in the garden, so I'm praying it'll be sunny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sunny person is usually happy and relaxed and does not usually get worried or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a very sunny disposition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large fish that lives in the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "Sunnies get their name because they like to \"sun\" themselves by lying on their broad flat sides near the ocean surface.",
          "This area is home to sunnies and several other species of fish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "It's time to get your suncream and sunnies out!",
          "A pair of large sunnies completes the look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bright because of light from the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "Flowers filled a sunny corner of the garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is sunny is happy and pleasant.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunrise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time in the morning when the sun starts to rise in the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "They went out at sunrise to go bird-watching.",
          "We have to leave before sunup tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the appearance of the sky when the sun starts to rise:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a beautiful sunrise this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time in the morning when you first see the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "In winter, I leave the house before sunrise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the appearance of the sky when the sun comes up:",
        "examples": [
          "a beautiful sunrise"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunroof": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "part of a roof of a car that can be opened to allow air and light from the sun to come in",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunroom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room with a lot of windows that is designed so that a lot of sun comes in",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "suns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Saturday and before Monday, when most people in Western countries do not go to work:",
        "examples": [
          "We're going to visit my aunt and uncle on Sunday.",
          "They go to church on Sundays.",
          "The choir is giving a concert next Sunday.",
          "I haven't done any exercise since last Sunday.",
          "New Year's Day this year is a Sunday.",
          "Sunday morning/afternoon/evening/night",
          "a traditional British Sunday lunch of roast beef and vegetables"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Saturday and before Monday",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunscreen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that you put on your skin to prevent it from being damaged by the sun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance you put on your skin to prevent it from being burned by the sun",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunset": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time in the evening when you last see the sun in the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "The fishermen set out at sunset for a night's fishing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the appearance of the sky in the evening before the sun goes down:",
        "examples": [
          "We sat on the beach watching a spectacular sunset."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a part of a law or contract that states when it will end, or the conditions under which it will end:",
        "examples": [
          "She added a sunset clause that nullified the agreement after 10 years of marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a date by which something must legally end:",
        "examples": [
          "Proposed changes include eliminating a lower charge for companies, moving the charge's sunset date from 2012 to 2025."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a law or legal agreement or allow it to end, or to come to an end:",
        "examples": [
          "He is looking at the possibility of sunsetting some of these regulations.",
          "The provision lasts just four years - starting in 2022 and sunsetting in 2026."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time in the evening when you last see the sun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the appearance of the sky when the sun goes down:",
        "examples": [
          "a brilliant purple sunset"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunsets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time in the evening when you last see the sun in the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "The fishermen set out at sunset for a night's fishing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the appearance of the sky in the evening before the sun goes down:",
        "examples": [
          "We sat on the beach watching a spectacular sunset."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a part of a law or contract that states when it will end, or the conditions under which it will end:",
        "examples": [
          "She added a sunset clause that nullified the agreement after 10 years of marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a date by which something must legally end:",
        "examples": [
          "Proposed changes include eliminating a lower charge for companies, moving the charge's sunset date from 2012 to 2025."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a law or legal agreement or allow it to end, or to come to an end:",
        "examples": [
          "He is looking at the possibility of sunsetting some of these regulations.",
          "The provision lasts just four years - starting in 2022 and sunsetting in 2026."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time in the evening when you last see the sun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the appearance of the sky when the sun goes down:",
        "examples": [
          "a brilliant purple sunset"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunshine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the light and heat that come from the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "The children were out playing in the sunshine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happiness or pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "Their grandchildren have brought sunshine into their lives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a form of address, either in a friendly way, or to express unwillingness to accept another person's delays, bad behaviour, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Hello, sunshine!",
          "Come on, sunshine, get to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the light and heat that come from the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "The towels dried quickly in the sunshine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suntan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pleasantly brown skin caused by being in hot sun:",
        "examples": [
          "She's on the beach all day, trying to get a really deep suntan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a darker skin color that results from being in the sun",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sunup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to drink or to eat:",
        "examples": [
          "old-fashioned They supped on/off cold meat.",
          "Northern English He spends most of his evenings in the pub, supping beer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a friendly greeting and to ask someone how they are and what is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "\"'Sup, son?\" - \"Not much.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for supine (= lying face up)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "super": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "The Natural History Museum is a super place for kids.",
          "\"Did you enjoy the film?\" \"Yes, I thought it was super.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially; very:",
        "examples": [
          "They were super helpful when I was having problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest quality fuel that can be used in cars",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "larger, more effective, more powerful, or more successful than usual; very or more than usually:",
        "examples": [
          "a supercomputer",
          "a supermodel",
          "the super-rich",
          "superfine silk thread"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "over; above:",
        "examples": [
          "a superstructure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent; extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s done a super job and deserves to be promoted.",
          "Your new haircut looks super."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofsuperintendent",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "very; extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "Todd’s a super nice guy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used before adjectives and nouns to mean \"extremely\" or \"very large\":",
        "examples": [
          "Supercomputers have computed pi to more than a trillion decimal places, looking always for a pattern to unlock its mystery.",
          "The super-rich are getting super-richer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "superb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of excellent quality; very great:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a superb dancer.",
          "Taylor scored a superb goal at the end of the first half."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the very best quality; excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "superb seafood",
          "The cast is superb, especially Philip Bosco."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "superficial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) never thinking about things that are serious or important:",
        "examples": [
          "He's fun to be with, but he's very superficial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not complete and involving only the most obvious things:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought that article was written at a very superficial level.",
          "The documentary's treatment/analysis of the issues was very superficial.",
          "I only have a superficial (= slight) knowledge of French."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "appearing to be real or important when this is not true or correct:",
        "examples": [
          "There are superficial similarities between the two cars, but really they're very different in terms of performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "only on the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "superficial damage",
          "The driver only received superficial injuries/cuts/wounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on the surface only; not deep:",
        "examples": [
          "a superficial wound"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something written or said is superficial, it does not show any real understanding of the subject and does not include many details:",
        "examples": [
          "Her book on the history of cars in America was extremely superficial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is described as superficial does not want to think seriously about anything, even important matters.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "slight; not much:",
        "examples": [
          "The storm was not bad, and most property damage was superficial."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "superfluous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "more than is needed or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "The report was marred by a mass of superfluous detail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more than is needed; extra and not necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Our new mayor plans to eliminate superfluous programs.",
          "Much of the school day is wasted on superfluous activities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "superhuman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having more powers than, or seeming outside the powers of, a human:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll never get all this work done in a week - I'm not superhuman!",
          "Thanks to the superhuman efforts of local volunteers, aid is now getting through to the disaster areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or needing powers or abilities that are greater than those of most people:",
        "examples": [
          "Cops say he exhibited superhuman strength in resisting arrest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "superintendent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of work done in a particular department, office, etc., or who is responsible for keeping a building or place in good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "In the US, a school superintendent is in charge of the schools in a particular area.",
          "We asked the superintendent (also US informal super) to fix the broken window in our apartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a British police officer of high rank",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of work done and who manages the employees in a particular office, department, or area:",
        "examples": [
          "She was appointed superintendent of schools in Tacoma, Washington."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in charge of keeping a building in good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Ask the superintendent to check the boiler – we’re not getting any hot water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, someone in charge of a government department or official activity or process, who makes sure that rules and laws are obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "superintendent of sth She is currently serving as superintendent of the Kansas City School District.",
          "assistant/associate/deputy superintendent",
          "a state/school/building superintendent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, a police officer who has a high rank:",
        "examples": [
          "a police superintendent"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "superior": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "better than average or better than other people or things of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "This is clearly the work of a superior artist.",
          "She was chosen for the job because she was the superior candidate.",
          "For babies, breastfeeding is superior to bottle-feeding.",
          "The government troops were superior in numbers (= there were more of them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A superior person believes that or acts as if they are better than other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a superior manner/smile",
          "I can't stand Amanda - she's so superior."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "higher in rank or social position than others:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldier was reported to his superior officer for failing in his duties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "closer to the head, further from the feet:",
        "examples": [
          "The head is superior to the shoulder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group of people who are higher in rank or social position than others:",
        "examples": [
          "I will pass your complaint on to my superiors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "better than average, or better than others of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "They were clearly the superior team.",
          "Some people think acoustic recordings are superior to digital ones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disapproving A person who is superior or behaves in a superior way believes that he or she is better than other people:",
        "examples": [
          "I can’t stand Bill’s superior attitude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "higher in rank or position than others:",
        "examples": [
          "When your superior officer gives you an order, you do it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group of people who are higher in rank or position than others :",
        "examples": [
          "We will need a letter of recommendation from one of your superiors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "better in quality than other things of a similar type:",
        "examples": [
          "We pride ourselves on having achieved a corporate culture of superior performance.",
          "superior products/brands",
          "superior customer/after-sales service",
          "superior value/results/returns",
          "be superior to sth The firm's technology is widely regarded as being superior to that of its rivals.",
          "far/vastly superior (to sth) The school system was far superior when he left than it was when he was elected mayor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a higher position than someone else in a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "superior officers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has a higher position than another employee or group of employees in a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "71% of workers surveyed said they had been insulted, ignored, or otherwise treated discourteously by their superiors.",
          "Conflicts can usually be contained if dealt with by an immediate superior.",
          "Any unusual incidents should be reported to your superior.",
          "Travel expenses must be authorized and approved by your superiors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "superiority": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that one person or thing is better, stronger, etc. than another:",
        "examples": [
          "superiority over The Australian team soon demonstrated their superiority over the opposition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant way of behaving that a person has when they think they are better than other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Her sense of superiority makes her very unpopular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being of a higher rank or social position than others",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being better than average, or better than others of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "Advertisements are designed to show the superiority of one product over its competitors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "superiors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "better than average or better than other people or things of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "This is clearly the work of a superior artist.",
          "She was chosen for the job because she was the superior candidate.",
          "For babies, breastfeeding is superior to bottle-feeding.",
          "The government troops were superior in numbers (= there were more of them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A superior person believes that or acts as if they are better than other people:",
        "examples": [
          "a superior manner/smile",
          "I can't stand Amanda - she's so superior."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "higher in rank or social position than others:",
        "examples": [
          "The soldier was reported to his superior officer for failing in his duties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "closer to the head, further from the feet:",
        "examples": [
          "The head is superior to the shoulder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group of people who are higher in rank or social position than others:",
        "examples": [
          "I will pass your complaint on to my superiors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "better than average, or better than others of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "They were clearly the superior team.",
          "Some people think acoustic recordings are superior to digital ones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disapproving A person who is superior or behaves in a superior way believes that he or she is better than other people:",
        "examples": [
          "I can’t stand Bill’s superior attitude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "higher in rank or position than others:",
        "examples": [
          "When your superior officer gives you an order, you do it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or group of people who are higher in rank or position than others :",
        "examples": [
          "We will need a letter of recommendation from one of your superiors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "better in quality than other things of a similar type:",
        "examples": [
          "We pride ourselves on having achieved a corporate culture of superior performance.",
          "superior products/brands",
          "superior customer/after-sales service",
          "superior value/results/returns",
          "be superior to sth The firm's technology is widely regarded as being superior to that of its rivals.",
          "far/vastly superior (to sth) The school system was far superior when he left than it was when he was elected mayor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a higher position than someone else in a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "superior officers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has a higher position than another employee or group of employees in a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "71% of workers surveyed said they had been insulted, ignored, or otherwise treated discourteously by their superiors.",
          "Conflicts can usually be contained if dealt with by an immediate superior.",
          "Any unusual incidents should be reported to your superior.",
          "Travel expenses must be authorized and approved by your superiors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "superlative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses that the thing or person being described has more of the particular quality than anything or anyone else of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Richest\" is the superlative of \"rich\".",
          "The magazine article contained so many superlatives that I found it hard to believe that what it was saying was true."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the highest quality; the best:",
        "examples": [
          "We went to a superlative restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the superlative of an adjective or adverb",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the form of an adjective or adverb that shows the thing or action described has more of the quality than all others of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Funniest\" is the superlative of \"funny.\"",
          "\"Most\" is the superlative of \"more\" and \"many.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the superlative of an adjective or adverb:",
        "examples": [
          "The superlative form of \"slow\" is \"slowest.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "superman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who has greater strength, ability, intelligence, etc. than other men:",
        "examples": [
          "The film portrays Gandhi as a kind of superman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supermarket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large shop which sells most types of food and other goods needed in the home",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large store where many different foods and other goods used in the home are sold:",
        "examples": [
          "I have to stop at the supermarket on the way home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large store that sells food and other goods for the home:",
        "examples": [
          "Booksellers are facing increasing competition from online retailers and supermarkets, which charge less for bestsellers.",
          "at/from a supermarket Cod from the supermarket costs about $1 per pound more than at a fish market.",
          "a supermarket price war",
          "a big/large/major supermarket",
          "a supermarket chain/group/giant",
          "supermarket shelves/checkouts/trolleys"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supermodel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very famous model (= person, especially a woman, whose job is to wear clothes to show them to possible buyers)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "supermodels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very famous model (= person, especially a woman, whose job is to wear clothes to show them to possible buyers)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "supernatural": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "caused by forces that cannot be explained by science:",
        "examples": [
          "Ghosts and evil spirits are supernatural.",
          "She is said to have supernatural powers and to be able to communicate with the dead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things that cannot be explained by science:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't believe in the supernatural."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something’s cause or existence) not able to be explained by the laws of science:",
        "examples": [
          "From the center of the tree, a supernatural light began to glow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "forces or events that cannot be explained by science",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "supernova": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a star that has exploded, strongly increasing its brightness for a few months",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "superpower": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country that has very great political and military power:",
        "examples": [
          "Since the disintegration of the USSR, there has been only one superpower - the US"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the few countries considered to be among the most powerful in the world:",
        "examples": [
          "a military/economic superpower"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the countries of the world that has the most power and influence:",
        "examples": [
          "India, Russia, and China are all aspiring global superpowers.",
          "an economic/energy superpower",
          "emerge as/become a superpower If Europe is to become a superpower, European unity is required."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "superpowers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country that has very great political and military power:",
        "examples": [
          "Since the disintegration of the USSR, there has been only one superpower - the US"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the few countries considered to be among the most powerful in the world:",
        "examples": [
          "a military/economic superpower"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the countries of the world that has the most power and influence:",
        "examples": [
          "India, Russia, and China are all aspiring global superpowers.",
          "an economic/energy superpower",
          "emerge as/become a superpower If Europe is to become a superpower, European unity is required."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supersede": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to replace something, especially something older or more old-fashioned:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the old road has been superseded by the great interstate highways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to replace something older, less effective, or less important or official:",
        "examples": [
          "Wireless broadband could supersede satellite radio one day.",
          "The state law was superseded by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a law, rule, agreement, etc. supersedes another, it replaces it:",
        "examples": [
          "The newly signed deal supersedes the current contract and runs to the end of 2012.",
          "be superseded by sth It is important to ascertain that the documents in your possession have not been superseded by new laws.",
          "supersede a law/regulation/sb's authority If the Bill is passed, it will supersede the Fed's authority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a process, system, or product supersedes another, it replaces it because it is more modern or becomes more popular:",
        "examples": [
          "The internet seems to have superseded every mode of communication ever invented!",
          "be superseded by sth Phones using 2.5G technology were superseded by third-generation (3G) phones."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supersedes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to replace something, especially something older or more old-fashioned:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the old road has been superseded by the great interstate highways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to replace something older, less effective, or less important or official:",
        "examples": [
          "Wireless broadband could supersede satellite radio one day.",
          "The state law was superseded by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a law, rule, agreement, etc. supersedes another, it replaces it:",
        "examples": [
          "The newly signed deal supersedes the current contract and runs to the end of 2012.",
          "be superseded by sth It is important to ascertain that the documents in your possession have not been superseded by new laws.",
          "supersede a law/regulation/sb's authority If the Bill is passed, it will supersede the Fed's authority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a process, system, or product supersedes another, it replaces it because it is more modern or becomes more popular:",
        "examples": [
          "The internet seems to have superseded every mode of communication ever invented!",
          "be superseded by sth Phones using 2.5G technology were superseded by third-generation (3G) phones."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supersonic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "faster than the speed of sound:",
        "examples": [
          "a supersonic fighter plane"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "faster than the speed of sound, or able to fly faster than sound travels:",
        "examples": [
          "a supersonic plane",
          "supersonic speed"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "superstar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely famous actor, singer, musician, sports player, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a rock superstar",
          "She wanted to be a superstar like Taylor Swift.",
          "You have to go miles to see most sporting superstars play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in order to praise someone who is extremely good at something or has been very helpful, well-behaved, brave, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "He described the doctor as a real superstar in his field.",
          "My mum's been a superstar helping with the kids while I've been ill.",
          "I have a superstar PA who organizes my life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is extremely useful or helpful:",
        "examples": [
          "Blueberries, blackberries, and beans are the antioxidant superstars.",
          "Innovations based on new scientific or technical knowledge are the superstars of entrepreneurship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely famous person, esp. esp someone who performs or plays a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "She is definitely one of the superstars of country music."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "superstars": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely famous actor, singer, musician, sports player, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a rock superstar",
          "She wanted to be a superstar like Taylor Swift.",
          "You have to go miles to see most sporting superstars play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in order to praise someone who is extremely good at something or has been very helpful, well-behaved, brave, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "He described the doctor as a real superstar in his field.",
          "My mum's been a superstar helping with the kids while I've been ill.",
          "I have a superstar PA who organizes my life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is extremely useful or helpful:",
        "examples": [
          "Blueberries, blackberries, and beans are the antioxidant superstars.",
          "Innovations based on new scientific or technical knowledge are the superstars of entrepreneurship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely famous person, esp. esp someone who performs or plays a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "She is definitely one of the superstars of country music."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "superstition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belief that is not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, but is connected with old ideas about magic, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "According to superstition, if you walk under a ladder it brings you bad luck.",
          "I don't believe in the old superstition that the number 13 is unlucky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a belief that is not based on reason or scientific thinking and that explains the causes for events in ways that are connected to magic:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Do you have any superstitions about cutting your hair?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "superstitions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belief that is not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, but is connected with old ideas about magic, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "According to superstition, if you walk under a ladder it brings you bad luck.",
          "I don't believe in the old superstition that the number 13 is unlucky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a belief that is not based on reason or scientific thinking and that explains the causes for events in ways that are connected to magic:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Do you have any superstitions about cutting your hair?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "superstitious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "based on or believing in superstitions (= beliefs based on old ideas about luck and magic rather than science or reason):",
        "examples": [
          "superstitious nonsense",
          "Some people are superstitious about spilling salt on the table."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "superstructure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a building) the part above the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The foundations are finished and work has now begun on building the superstructure of the new library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a ship) the part above the main deck",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ideas and systems of a society or organization that develop from more basic ideas and systems:",
        "examples": [
          "According to Marxist theory, a society's superstructure is its legal, social, cultural and political institutions, which are based on its economic systems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure built on top of something else, esp. the part of a building above the ground or the part of a ship above the main deck (= floor)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "supervise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to watch a person or activity to make certain that everything is done correctly, safely, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN is supervising the distribution of aid by local agencies in the disaster area.",
          "The children play while two teachers supervise (= make certain that they behave correctly and are safe)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be responsible for the good performance of an activity or job, or for the correct behavior or safety of a person:",
        "examples": [
          "The Red Cross supervised the distribution of food to refugees.",
          "She supervises 75 employees in our order department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to manage a department, project, etc. and make sure that things are done correctly and according to the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is responsible for supervising Britain's banking system.",
          "Our facilities management team supervises work at the construction site on a daily basis.",
          "A $650,000 fine was imposed against the Minneapolis-based company for failure to supervise its brokers.",
          "The role of any President is to supervise.",
          "supervise workers/employees/staff Companies should provide special training for managers who supervise remote workers.",
          "supervise a project/program/operations As chief of staff, he supervised the operations of the California Department of Justice.",
          "be supervised by sb/sth All fund operations are supervised by a board of trustees.",
          "adequately/properly/reasonably supervise It is the responsibility of the general contractor to properly supervise the work of all subcontractors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supervised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch a person or activity to make certain that everything is done correctly, safely, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN is supervising the distribution of aid by local agencies in the disaster area.",
          "The children play while two teachers supervise (= make certain that they behave correctly and are safe)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supervising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch a person or activity to make certain that everything is done correctly, safely, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN is supervising the distribution of aid by local agencies in the disaster area.",
          "The children play while two teachers supervise (= make certain that they behave correctly and are safe)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supervision": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of watching a person or activity and making certain that everything is done correctly, safely, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Students are not allowed to handle these chemicals unless they are under the supervision of a teacher."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of managing a department, project, etc. and of making sure that things are done correctly and according to the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "supervision of sb/sth Supervision of capital markets will help to mobilize resources for investment in the least-developed countries.",
          "Central banks need operational independence from politicians if regulation and supervision are to be effective.",
          "banking/financial/regulatory supervision",
          "government/state/federal supervision",
          "under the supervision of sb/sth Cleaning-up operations are taking place under the supervision of the EPA, but progress has been slow.",
          "under supervision Students on the course have the opportunity to do legal work under supervision.",
          "close/direct/strict supervision All repair work is being performed cautiously and with close supervision."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supervisor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to supervise someone or something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some colleges, a teacher with responsibility for a particular student",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A town or county supervisor is an elected official who manages local government services.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a group of people or an area of work and who makes sure that the work is done correctly and according to the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "All managers and supervisors should be familiar with policy and procedures relating to equal employment opportunities.",
          "A significant proportion of workers felt they had been bullied by their immediate supervisor.",
          "a sales/factory/catering supervisor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supervisors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to supervise someone or something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in some colleges, a teacher with responsibility for a particular student",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A town or county supervisor is an elected official who manages local government services.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a group of people or an area of work and who makes sure that the work is done correctly and according to the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "All managers and supervisors should be familiar with policy and procedures relating to equal employment opportunities.",
          "A significant proportion of workers felt they had been bullied by their immediate supervisor.",
          "a sales/factory/catering supervisor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a main meal eaten in the evening :",
        "examples": [
          "Why don't you come to/for supper tonight?",
          "They had an early supper before going to the theatre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small meal eaten in the late evening:",
        "examples": [
          "We usually have tea at about 5.30 p.m. , then supper before we go to bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event in which people come together to eat in the evening:",
        "examples": [
          "They hosted a buffet supper on the lawn of their home.",
          "Rita asked Rose to go to a church supper with her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with the name of a food to refer to a meal that is eaten with chips (= long, thin pieces of fried potato):",
        "examples": [
          "The picture shows one of the famous Scottish deep-fried pizza suppers.",
          "Glaswegians are definitely the masters of the sausage supper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal eaten in the evening, esp. when eaten at home and usually the main meal of the day:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I usually heat a quick supper in the microwave when I get home from work.",
          "[ U ] She has supper on the table (= it is ready to eat)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supple": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bending or able to be bent easily; not stiff:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not supple enough (= my body doesn't bend easily enough) to touch the floor.",
          "The gloves were made of very supple leather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to change quickly and successfully to suit different situations:",
        "examples": [
          "She has shown that she has a supple mind.",
          "We need a more supple monetary policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bending or able to be bent easily; not stiff:",
        "examples": [
          "His supple fingers manipulated the needle with the utmost delicacy.",
          "fig. Adams brings a supple (= easily changing) voice to Mayfield’s songs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supplement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is added to something else in order to improve it or complete it; something extra:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor said she should be taking vitamin supplements.",
          "The money I get from teaching eveningnight classes provides a supplement to my main income.",
          "We paid a supplement (= an extra amount of money) so that we could have a cabin on board the ship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a magazine or newspaper, either produced separately or as part of the magazine or newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper publishes a sports supplement every Monday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extra part of a book, either produced separately or included at the end of the book, containing information that was not available when the book was first published:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a supplement to the dictionary containing new words."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add something to something to make it larger or better:",
        "examples": [
          "He supplements (= adds to) his income by working in a bar at night.",
          "Some vegetarians like to supplement their diets with iron."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is added to something else in order to improve it or complete it; something extra:",
        "examples": [
          "hormone/vitamin supplements"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A supplement is also an extra part of a magazine or newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "an advertising supplement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add to something:",
        "examples": [
          "She got a second job to supplement her income."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a newspaper, report, etc. that is published in addition to the main part:",
        "examples": [
          "In this supplement we look at how companies can measure their carbon footprint.",
          "a Sunday/monthly/quarterly supplement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medicine that contains substances that you need to stay healthy in addition to what you get in your food:",
        "examples": [
          "dietary/nutritional/food supplements"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an additional amount that you pay for a particular service, a better place to stay, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a supplement of sth We paid a supplement of €40 for a room with a balcony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount that you earn in addition to your basic salary:",
        "examples": [
          "The income from the investments supports universities by paying for scholarships and salary supplements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is done as an addition to an activity or process in order to improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "a supplement to sth The measures were introduced as a supplement to the state's disaster plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add more people or things to an activity or process in order to improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "During especially busy periods, around 175 temporary workers supplement a production workforce of 3,500.",
          "Legal controls have been supplemented by financial controls, especially over capital expenditure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn or receive extra money in addition to your basic salary or pension:",
        "examples": [
          "Base pay of all executives is £125,000, supplemented by bonuses linked to individual output.",
          "supplement your income/earnings/pension They decided to use the equity in their home to supplement their income."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supplements": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is added to something else in order to improve it or complete it; something extra:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor said she should be taking vitamin supplements.",
          "The money I get from teaching eveningnight classes provides a supplement to my main income.",
          "We paid a supplement (= an extra amount of money) so that we could have a cabin on board the ship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a magazine or newspaper, either produced separately or as part of the magazine or newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "The newspaper publishes a sports supplement every Monday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extra part of a book, either produced separately or included at the end of the book, containing information that was not available when the book was first published:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a supplement to the dictionary containing new words."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add something to something to make it larger or better:",
        "examples": [
          "He supplements (= adds to) his income by working in a bar at night.",
          "Some vegetarians like to supplement their diets with iron."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is added to something else in order to improve it or complete it; something extra:",
        "examples": [
          "hormone/vitamin supplements"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A supplement is also an extra part of a magazine or newspaper:",
        "examples": [
          "an advertising supplement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add to something:",
        "examples": [
          "She got a second job to supplement her income."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a newspaper, report, etc. that is published in addition to the main part:",
        "examples": [
          "In this supplement we look at how companies can measure their carbon footprint.",
          "a Sunday/monthly/quarterly supplement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medicine that contains substances that you need to stay healthy in addition to what you get in your food:",
        "examples": [
          "dietary/nutritional/food supplements"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an additional amount that you pay for a particular service, a better place to stay, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a supplement of sth We paid a supplement of €40 for a room with a balcony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount that you earn in addition to your basic salary:",
        "examples": [
          "The income from the investments supports universities by paying for scholarships and salary supplements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is done as an addition to an activity or process in order to improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "a supplement to sth The measures were introduced as a supplement to the state's disaster plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add more people or things to an activity or process in order to improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "During especially busy periods, around 175 temporary workers supplement a production workforce of 3,500.",
          "Legal controls have been supplemented by financial controls, especially over capital expenditure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to earn or receive extra money in addition to your basic salary or pension:",
        "examples": [
          "Base pay of all executives is £125,000, supplemented by bonuses linked to individual output.",
          "supplement your income/earnings/pension They decided to use the equity in their home to supplement their income."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supplied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide something that is wanted or needed, often in large quantities and over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Electrical power is supplied by underground cables.",
          "supply something to someone Three people have been arrested for supplying arms to the terrorists.",
          "The company has supplied the royal family (= provided them with something they need) for years.",
          "be supplied with At the beginning of termthe semester, students are supplied with a list of books that they are expected to read."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supplier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a company, person, etc. that provides things that people want or need, especially over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "supplier of They used to be a leading supplier of military equipment.",
          "He said that he had got the drugs from his usual supplier (= person who sells drugs illegally)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that sells something:",
        "examples": [
          "the suppliers I'll contact the suppliers and see if I can get the paint you want by Friday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, company, or country that provides goods of a particular kind:",
        "examples": [
          "They are the world’s largest supplier of baby foods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that provides a product, or the materials to make a product:",
        "examples": [
          "supplier of sth to sb/sth The company is a supplier of software to the film industry.",
          "leading/main/key supplier They used to be a leading supplier of medical equipment.",
          "Most energy suppliers are doing well in the current economic climate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the company that sells something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll contact the suppliers and see if I can get the paint you want by Friday."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suppliers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a company that sells something:",
        "examples": [
          "the suppliers I'll contact the suppliers and see if I can get the paint you want by Friday.",
          "Several unreliable dealers have been struck off our list of authorized suppliers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supplies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "food or other things necessary for living:",
        "examples": [
          "The refugees are urgently in need of food and medical supplies.",
          "We store our cleaning supplies in this cupboard.",
          "We need to make sure our soldiers have the supplies they need.",
          "We have enough supplies to keep us alive for a month.",
          "We woke to discover our supplies had been stolen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something available:",
        "examples": [
          "supplies of Extensive mining has reduced the supplies of coal in the area.",
          "A prolonged drought has lowered beef supplies.",
          "We have large supplies of antiviral medicines.",
          "If the oil pipeline ends up damaged, there will be a mad scramble for the remaining supplies.",
          "We need to ensure sufficient supplies of electricity for households."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food and other ordinary goods needed by people every day:",
        "examples": [
          "On their fourth day out, the climbers began to run low on supplies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supply": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to provide something that is wanted or needed, often in large quantities and over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Electrical power is supplied by underground cables.",
          "supply something to someone Three people have been arrested for supplying arms to the terrorists.",
          "The company has supplied the royal family (= provided them with something they need) for years.",
          "be supplied with At the beginning of termthe semester, students are supplied with a list of books that they are expected to read."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that is available for use:",
        "examples": [
          "supply of Whenever she goes out with her baby, she always takes a large supply of baby food with her.",
          "In the capital, demand for cheap housing far outstrips supply (= what is provided)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food or other things necessary for living:",
        "examples": [
          "The refugees are urgently in need of food and medical supplies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something available:",
        "examples": [
          "supplies of Extensive mining has reduced the supplies of coal in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system used for supplying gas, electricity, etc. to people:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone has turned off the electricity supply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is in short supply, there is little of it available:",
        "examples": [
          "Strawberries are in short supply this summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide something that is needed or wanted, or to provide someone with what the person needs or wants:",
        "examples": [
          "Fran Gebus supplied the recipe for these muffins.",
          "The dam supplies San Francisco with water and power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that is available for use:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] In New York, demand for housing far outstrips supply.",
          "[ C ] Medical supplies were desperately needed in the war zone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide materials, or goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "supply sth to sb/sth They supply parts to the automotive industry.",
          "Electrical power is supplied by underground cables.",
          "We supply systems for clients on the Pacific rim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something that is needed to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "supply sb/sth with sth All employees are supplied with safety equipment.",
          "They were not able to supply us with the relevant data."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of something that is available for use:",
        "examples": [
          "a supply of sth The world's supply of agricultural land is shrinking fast.",
          "We do not have an unlimited supply of money available for this project.",
          "Extensive mining has reduced the supplies of coal in the area.",
          "a limited/unlimited supply",
          "to ensure/boost/restrict the supply",
          "Across the economy, it seems that demand for viable CEO candidates exceeds supply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of providing something:",
        "examples": [
          "They have been asked to tender for the supply of cleaning materials to all the company's offices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system used for supplying gas, electricity, etc. to customers:",
        "examples": [
          "The energy storage system tops up the peak electricity supply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food or other things that are necessary for living:",
        "examples": [
          "The refugees are urgently in need of food and medical supplies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things that are necessary for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "office supplies"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supplying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide something that is wanted or needed, often in large quantities and over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Electrical power is supplied by underground cables.",
          "supply something to someone Three people have been arrested for supplying arms to the terrorists.",
          "The company has supplied the royal family (= provided them with something they need) for years.",
          "be supplied with At the beginning of termthe semester, students are supplied with a list of books that they are expected to read."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "support": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to agree with and give encouragement to someone or something because you want him, her, or it to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "My father supported the Labour Party all his life.",
          "The majority of people in the town strongly support the plans to build a new school.",
          "I think it's important to support local businesses by buying locally.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] We will always do our best to support our students to succeed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you support a sports team or a sports player, you want them to win, and might show it by going to watch them play:",
        "examples": [
          "Which team do you support?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone emotionally or in a practical way:",
        "examples": [
          "Alcoholics Anonymous is a group which supports people who are trying to stop drinking too much alcohol.",
          "My family has always supported me in whatever I've wanted to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person the money they need in order to buy food and clothes and pay for somewhere to live:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a wife and four children to support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you support an activity or a habit, you provide the money needed to pay for it:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug company is supporting cancer research.",
          "I don't know how they manage to support their expensive lifestyle.",
          "Some drug addicts turn to crime in order to support their habit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the right conditions, such as enough food and water, for life:",
        "examples": [
          "The land is so poor here that it cannot support any crops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold something firmly or carry its weight, especially from below to stop it from falling:",
        "examples": [
          "The church dome is supported by/on marble pillars.",
          "When babies first learn to stand, they hold on to something to support themselves (= to stop themselves from falling).",
          "My ankle is weak, so I always put a bandage on it to support it when I play tennis.",
          "figurative The Bank of England has taken measures to support the pound (= to stop it from being reduced in value)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help to show something to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "These figures support my argument.",
          "You can't make a statement like that without any supporting documentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept something and allow it to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The headteacher told the boys that he would not support that kind of behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreement with and encouragement for an idea, group, or person:",
        "examples": [
          "Environmental groups are fast gaining support among young people.",
          "We've succeeded in drumming up a lot of local support for our attempt to stop the superstore being built.",
          "I signed a petition in support of the campaign to end the marketing of baby formula in developing countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emotional or practical help:",
        "examples": [
          "Liz gave me a lot of support when I lost my job.",
          "You've been a great support to my mum in this difficult time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money someone needs in order to buy food and clothes and pay for somewhere to live:",
        "examples": [
          "He is dependent on his father for support ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that holds something firmly or carries its weight, especially from below to stop it from falling:",
        "examples": [
          "The floor is held up by wooden supports.",
          "I've hurt my wrist, so I've bandaged it to give it some support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device worn to hold part of the body, especially a weak part, firmly in position:",
        "examples": [
          "Jim always wears a knee support when he goes running."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows that a fact is true:",
        "examples": [
          "This new evidence lends support to the theory that she was murdered.",
          "We had to send a doctor's report in support of our claim to the insurance company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a performer or band (= group of musicians) that performs before the main one in a concert or other performance:",
        "examples": [
          "The band toured Australia in December 2001 as the support for Judas Priest.",
          "The concert will start at 8pm prompt and there is no support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give encouragement and approval to someone or something because you want the person or thing to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "The president strongly supported Egypt’s role in the negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone or something in an emotional or practical way:",
        "examples": [
          "My family always supported me in whatever I wanted to do.",
          "Many companies support public television very generously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide someone with money or physical things that are needed:",
        "examples": [
          "She has to work at two jobs to support her family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or seem to prove something to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "New research supports the theory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold something firmly or bear its weight, esp. from below, to stop it from falling:",
        "examples": [
          "The pole is supported by wires."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emotional or practical help:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a lot of support from my friends and colleagues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money or physical things that are provided to someone who needs them:",
        "examples": [
          "The government promised financial support to the areas affected by the flooding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information or facts that prove something to be true; proof:",
        "examples": [
          "He produced charts and graphs in support of his argument."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "approval and encouragement given to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The senator voiced his support for making health care available to all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that holds something firmly or bears its weight, to stop it from falling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The floor is held up by wooden supports.",
          "[ U ] You may have to use crutches for support while your ankle heals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that you agree with someone or something and want to encourage them:",
        "examples": [
          "If your boss raises any objections, I'm willing to support you.",
          "I don't support the idea of outsourcing the work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone, or offer help with something, when this is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "Unfortunately the company can no longer support this software.",
          "We offer insight into how to build a service strategy to support your growth objectives.",
          "We'll do all we can to support our customers during this difficult period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person the money they need in order to buy food and clothes and pay for somewhere to live:",
        "examples": [
          "My starting salary wasn't enough to support a family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you support an activity, you provide money for it:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug company is supporting cancer research.",
          "I don't know how they manage to support their expensive lifestyle.",
          "We are calling on the Government to support the arts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold something firmly or carry its weight, especially from below to stop it from falling:",
        "examples": [
          "The frame needs to be strong enough to support the engine assembly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from falling in value, or becoming less strong:",
        "examples": [
          "The Bank of England has taken measures to support the pound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help to show that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "These figures support my argument.",
          "You can't make a statement like that without any supporting documentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreement with and encouragement for an idea, group, or person:",
        "examples": [
          "support for sb/sth There was little support for the proposal among the Board members present.",
          "in support of sth The postal workers have come out on strike in support of their pay claim.",
          "Environmental groups are fast gaining support among young people.",
          "The new legislation received widespread support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emotional or practical help:",
        "examples": [
          "We are going to need a lot of support if we want to get this job done on time.",
          "support for sb/sth Is there any hope of getting financial support for the project?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of stopping something falling in value or becoming less strong:",
        "examples": [
          "support for sth The Bank has promised support for the ailing currency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that helps to show that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "support for sth These new facts gave me some support for my interpretation.",
          "in support of sth Do you have any data in support of your theory?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supported": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to agree with and give encouragement to someone or something because you want him, her, or it to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "My father supported the Labour Party all his life.",
          "The majority of people in the town strongly support the plans to build a new school.",
          "I think it's important to support local businesses by buying locally.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] We will always do our best to support our students to succeed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you support a sports team or a sports player, you want them to win, and might show it by going to watch them play:",
        "examples": [
          "Which team do you support?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone emotionally or in a practical way:",
        "examples": [
          "Alcoholics Anonymous is a group which supports people who are trying to stop drinking too much alcohol.",
          "My family has always supported me in whatever I've wanted to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person the money they need in order to buy food and clothes and pay for somewhere to live:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a wife and four children to support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you support an activity or a habit, you provide the money needed to pay for it:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug company is supporting cancer research.",
          "I don't know how they manage to support their expensive lifestyle.",
          "Some drug addicts turn to crime in order to support their habit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the right conditions, such as enough food and water, for life:",
        "examples": [
          "The land is so poor here that it cannot support any crops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold something firmly or carry its weight, especially from below to stop it from falling:",
        "examples": [
          "The church dome is supported by/on marble pillars.",
          "When babies first learn to stand, they hold on to something to support themselves (= to stop themselves from falling).",
          "My ankle is weak, so I always put a bandage on it to support it when I play tennis.",
          "figurative The Bank of England has taken measures to support the pound (= to stop it from being reduced in value)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help to show something to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "These figures support my argument.",
          "You can't make a statement like that without any supporting documentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept something and allow it to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The headteacher told the boys that he would not support that kind of behaviour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supporter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who supports a particular idea, group, or person:",
        "examples": [
          "He is one of the president's strongest supporters within industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who wants a particular team to win and might show it by going to watch the team play:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of supporters have travelled to London for the cup final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who actively helps someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Supporters of the bill expect it to pass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives encouragement and approval to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a strong supporter of states’ rights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supporters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who supports a particular idea, group, or person:",
        "examples": [
          "He is one of the president's strongest supporters within industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who wants a particular team to win and might show it by going to watch the team play:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of supporters have travelled to London for the cup final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who actively helps someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Supporters of the bill expect it to pass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives encouragement and approval to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a strong supporter of states’ rights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supporting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not the most important actor or part in a film or play:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a small supporting part in the play."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supportive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing agreement and giving encouragement:",
        "examples": [
          "groups who are generally supportive of the government"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving help and encouragement:",
        "examples": [
          "Children with supportive parents often do better at school than those without.",
          "He told me it was my own fault, which wasn't very supportive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "giving encouragement and approval:",
        "examples": [
          "supportive teachers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "actively giving help to someone who needs it:",
        "examples": [
          "a network of supportive agencies and organizations"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supports": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to agree with and give encouragement to someone or something because you want him, her, or it to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "My father supported the Labour Party all his life.",
          "The majority of people in the town strongly support the plans to build a new school.",
          "I think it's important to support local businesses by buying locally.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] We will always do our best to support our students to succeed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you support a sports team or a sports player, you want them to win, and might show it by going to watch them play:",
        "examples": [
          "Which team do you support?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone emotionally or in a practical way:",
        "examples": [
          "Alcoholics Anonymous is a group which supports people who are trying to stop drinking too much alcohol.",
          "My family has always supported me in whatever I've wanted to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person the money they need in order to buy food and clothes and pay for somewhere to live:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a wife and four children to support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you support an activity or a habit, you provide the money needed to pay for it:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug company is supporting cancer research.",
          "I don't know how they manage to support their expensive lifestyle.",
          "Some drug addicts turn to crime in order to support their habit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide the right conditions, such as enough food and water, for life:",
        "examples": [
          "The land is so poor here that it cannot support any crops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold something firmly or carry its weight, especially from below to stop it from falling:",
        "examples": [
          "The church dome is supported by/on marble pillars.",
          "When babies first learn to stand, they hold on to something to support themselves (= to stop themselves from falling).",
          "My ankle is weak, so I always put a bandage on it to support it when I play tennis.",
          "figurative The Bank of England has taken measures to support the pound (= to stop it from being reduced in value)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help to show something to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "These figures support my argument.",
          "You can't make a statement like that without any supporting documentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept something and allow it to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The headteacher told the boys that he would not support that kind of behaviour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreement with and encouragement for an idea, group, or person:",
        "examples": [
          "Environmental groups are fast gaining support among young people.",
          "We've succeeded in drumming up a lot of local support for our attempt to stop the superstore being built.",
          "I signed a petition in support of the campaign to end the marketing of baby formula in developing countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emotional or practical help:",
        "examples": [
          "Liz gave me a lot of support when I lost my job.",
          "You've been a great support to my mum in this difficult time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money someone needs in order to buy food and clothes and pay for somewhere to live:",
        "examples": [
          "He is dependent on his father for support ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that holds something firmly or carries its weight, especially from below to stop it from falling:",
        "examples": [
          "The floor is held up by wooden supports.",
          "I've hurt my wrist, so I've bandaged it to give it some support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device worn to hold part of the body, especially a weak part, firmly in position:",
        "examples": [
          "Jim always wears a knee support when he goes running."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows that a fact is true:",
        "examples": [
          "This new evidence lends support to the theory that she was murdered.",
          "We had to send a doctor's report in support of our claim to the insurance company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a performer or band (= group of musicians) that performs before the main one in a concert or other performance:",
        "examples": [
          "The band toured Australia in December 2001 as the support for Judas Priest.",
          "The concert will start at 8pm prompt and there is no support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give encouragement and approval to someone or something because you want the person or thing to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "The president strongly supported Egypt’s role in the negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone or something in an emotional or practical way:",
        "examples": [
          "My family always supported me in whatever I wanted to do.",
          "Many companies support public television very generously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide someone with money or physical things that are needed:",
        "examples": [
          "She has to work at two jobs to support her family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or seem to prove something to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "New research supports the theory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold something firmly or bear its weight, esp. from below, to stop it from falling:",
        "examples": [
          "The pole is supported by wires."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emotional or practical help:",
        "examples": [
          "I got a lot of support from my friends and colleagues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money or physical things that are provided to someone who needs them:",
        "examples": [
          "The government promised financial support to the areas affected by the flooding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "information or facts that prove something to be true; proof:",
        "examples": [
          "He produced charts and graphs in support of his argument."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "approval and encouragement given to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The senator voiced his support for making health care available to all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that holds something firmly or bears its weight, to stop it from falling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The floor is held up by wooden supports.",
          "[ U ] You may have to use crutches for support while your ankle heals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show that you agree with someone or something and want to encourage them:",
        "examples": [
          "If your boss raises any objections, I'm willing to support you.",
          "I don't support the idea of outsourcing the work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help someone, or offer help with something, when this is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "Unfortunately the company can no longer support this software.",
          "We offer insight into how to build a service strategy to support your growth objectives.",
          "We'll do all we can to support our customers during this difficult period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person the money they need in order to buy food and clothes and pay for somewhere to live:",
        "examples": [
          "My starting salary wasn't enough to support a family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you support an activity, you provide money for it:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug company is supporting cancer research.",
          "I don't know how they manage to support their expensive lifestyle.",
          "We are calling on the Government to support the arts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold something firmly or carry its weight, especially from below to stop it from falling:",
        "examples": [
          "The frame needs to be strong enough to support the engine assembly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from falling in value, or becoming less strong:",
        "examples": [
          "The Bank of England has taken measures to support the pound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to help to show that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "These figures support my argument.",
          "You can't make a statement like that without any supporting documentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreement with and encouragement for an idea, group, or person:",
        "examples": [
          "support for sb/sth There was little support for the proposal among the Board members present.",
          "in support of sth The postal workers have come out on strike in support of their pay claim.",
          "Environmental groups are fast gaining support among young people.",
          "The new legislation received widespread support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emotional or practical help:",
        "examples": [
          "We are going to need a lot of support if we want to get this job done on time.",
          "support for sb/sth Is there any hope of getting financial support for the project?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of stopping something falling in value or becoming less strong:",
        "examples": [
          "support for sth The Bank has promised support for the ailing currency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that helps to show that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "support for sth These new facts gave me some support for my interpretation.",
          "in support of sth Do you have any data in support of your theory?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suppose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to think that something is likely to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Dan didn't answer his phone, so I suppose (that) he's busy.",
          "He found it a lot more difficult to get a job than he supposed it would be.",
          "[ + (that) ] Do you suppose (that) Gillian will marry him?",
          "It is widely supposed (that) the CEO will be forced to resign.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We all supposed him to be German, but in fact he was Swiss.",
          "Her new book is supposed to be (= generally people think it is) very good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you think something is true, although you wish that it were not:",
        "examples": [
          "I suppose (that) all the tickets will be sold by now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you are annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "I suppose (that) you're going to be late again.",
          "I suppose (that) you think that's funny. Well, I certainly don't."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show unwillingness to agree:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Can I go out tonight?\" \"Oh, I suppose so.\"",
          "[ + (that) ] I don't agree with it, but I suppose (that) it's for the best."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in making polite requests:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't suppose (that) you could lend me £5 till tomorrow?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to expect and need:",
        "examples": [
          "Investment of this kind supposes (= would not be possible without) an increase in the company's profits this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used at the beginning of a sentence or clause to mean 'what would happen if':",
        "examples": [
          "Suppose we miss the train - what will we do then?",
          "We'd love to come and see you on Saturday, supposing (= if) I don't have to work that day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to expect or believe:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] \"Will you be going with them?\" \"Yes, I suppose (so).\"",
          "[ + (that) clause ] \"You don’t suppose (that) they forgot about meeting us, do you?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Suppose can also show that you are guessing about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I suppose it’s about six months since I last had the brakes checked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used at the beginning of a sentence or clause) what would happen if:",
        "examples": [
          "Suppose we miss the train – what would we do then?",
          "Supposing that you had that opportunity, Mrs. Gallagher, what would you say?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supposedly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you do not believe that something you have been told is true:",
        "examples": [
          "Well, the tickets are supposedly in the mail."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "according to what someone told you, or according to what is believed by many people to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "The tickets are supposedly in the mail.",
          "I’ve been down to the south of England where supposedly King Arthur’s castle was."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supposing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that something is likely to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] Dan didn't answer his phone, so I suppose (that) he's busy.",
          "He found it a lot more difficult to get a job than he supposed it would be.",
          "[ + (that) ] Do you suppose (that) Gillian will marry him?",
          "It is widely supposed (that) the CEO will be forced to resign.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We all supposed him to be German, but in fact he was Swiss.",
          "Her new book is supposed to be (= generally people think it is) very good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you think something is true, although you wish that it were not:",
        "examples": [
          "I suppose (that) all the tickets will be sold by now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you are annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "I suppose (that) you're going to be late again.",
          "I suppose (that) you think that's funny. Well, I certainly don't."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show unwillingness to agree:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Can I go out tonight?\" \"Oh, I suppose so.\"",
          "[ + (that) ] I don't agree with it, but I suppose (that) it's for the best."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in making polite requests:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't suppose (that) you could lend me £5 till tomorrow?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to expect and need:",
        "examples": [
          "Investment of this kind supposes (= would not be possible without) an increase in the company's profits this year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suppositories": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, solid pill containing a drug that is put inside the anus, where it dissolves easily",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "suppress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to end something by force:",
        "examples": [
          "The Hungarian uprising in 1956 was suppressed by the Soviet Union."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from being seen or expressed or from operating:",
        "examples": [
          "She couldn't suppress her anger/annoyance/delight.",
          "His feelings of resentment have been suppressed for years.",
          "The British government tried to suppress the book because of the information it contained about the security services.",
          "The virus suppresses the body's immune system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end something by force:",
        "examples": [
          "He either has to begin reforms, or he has to suppress the opposition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from being expressed or known:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accused of suppressing evidence.",
          "She could barely suppress a smile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from being seen or expressed:",
        "examples": [
          "Any decisions to suppress information would have been made by senior managers, not by shareholders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from continuing or operating:",
        "examples": [
          "They believed higher taxes on the rich would suppress their entrepreneurial and innovative vigor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suppressed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end something by force:",
        "examples": [
          "The Hungarian uprising in 1956 was suppressed by the Soviet Union."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from being seen or expressed or from operating:",
        "examples": [
          "She couldn't suppress her anger/annoyance/delight.",
          "His feelings of resentment have been suppressed for years.",
          "The British government tried to suppress the book because of the information it contained about the security services.",
          "The virus suppresses the body's immune system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suppressing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end something by force:",
        "examples": [
          "The Hungarian uprising in 1956 was suppressed by the Soviet Union."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from being seen or expressed or from operating:",
        "examples": [
          "She couldn't suppress her anger/annoyance/delight.",
          "His feelings of resentment have been suppressed for years.",
          "The British government tried to suppress the book because of the information it contained about the security services.",
          "The virus suppresses the body's immune system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suppression": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of ending something by force:",
        "examples": [
          "brutal police suppression of the riots"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of preventing something from being seen or expressed or from operating:",
        "examples": [
          "the suppression of free speech",
          "the illegal suppression of evidence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of preventing something from being expressed or known:",
        "examples": [
          "the suppression of emotions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of ending something by force:",
        "examples": [
          "the suppression of human rights"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supremacist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes that a particular type or group of people should lead or have control over other types or groups of people because they believe they are better:",
        "examples": [
          "a white supremacist"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supremacy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the leading or controlling position:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has begun to challenge the supremacy of the current leading manufacturers in the textiles industry.",
          "The allies have established air supremacy (= military control of the sky)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of being the best:",
        "examples": [
          "a struggle for supremacy",
          "This victory clearly proves the supremacy of the Brazilians in football."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest authority or greatest power:",
        "examples": [
          "He approved the supremacy of a strong federal government over the demands of states."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supreme": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having the highest rank, level, or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "the supreme commander of the armed forces",
          "the Supreme Court",
          "The country's present constitution gives supreme authority to the presidency.",
          "Beethoven reigns supreme among classical composers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great, or the best:",
        "examples": [
          "For me, dieting requires a supreme effort of will.",
          "She was awarded a medal for showing supreme bravery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the highest level:",
        "examples": [
          "The dictionary was called the supreme authority on all matters relating to the language."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "supremely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach is supremely confident that his team will reach the finals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "over or above:",
        "examples": [
          "He surpassed all expectations (= did better than expected).",
          "Customers who want paper bills pay a surcharge (= an extra charge)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surcharge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a charge in addition to the usual amount paid for something, or the amount already paid:",
        "examples": [
          "A surcharge may be made for deliveries outside normal hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge an extra amount",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a charge in addition to the usual amount paid for something:",
        "examples": [
          "If you order the tickets by mail, there is a $5.00 surcharge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a charge in addition to the usual amount paid for something, or to the amount already paid:",
        "examples": [
          "A surcharge may be made for deliveries outside normal hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to charge someone an extra amount:",
        "examples": [
          "People do not see why they should be surcharged for withdrawing their own money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to express that you are certain or almost certain about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The problem surely lies in the design of the equipment.",
          "US formal \"May I sit here?\" \"Surely.\" (= Yes, certainly.)",
          "Without more food and medical supplies, these people will surely not survive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express surprise that something has happened or is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Surely you don't expect me to believe that?",
          "Surely you're not going out on a night like this?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "certainly; without any doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "She is slowly but surely getting her strength back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Surely can be used to express surprise, doubt, or disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Surely you’re joking!",
          "Surely they could have done better than that (= I believe they could have done better)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to spend time visiting a lot of websites:",
        "examples": [
          "He spends a lot of time surfing the internet/Net/Web."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ride on a wave as it comes towards land, while standing or lying on a special board:",
        "examples": [
          "They go surfing every weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tops of the waves on the sea when they are near to the coast or hit against rocks:",
        "examples": [
          "We were almost deafened by the crash/roar of the surf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the waves on the sea when they approach the coast or hit against rocks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly from one place to another within a system to learn what each place is offering:",
        "examples": [
          "You can turn on your computer now and go surfing on the Web.",
          "He spends a lot of time surfing TV channels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a surfboard (= long, narrow board) to ride waves toward a beach:",
        "examples": [
          "They go surfing every weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time looking at websites:",
        "examples": [
          "Persuading more subscribers to surf the internet is at the heart of a strategy intended to boost sales."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surface": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the outer or top part or layer of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Tropical rain forests used to cover ten percent of the earth's surface.",
          "The marble has a smooth, shiny surface.",
          "Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the surface of the moon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top layer of a field or track on which sports are played:",
        "examples": [
          "The match will be played on an artificial/all-weather surface."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flat top part of a table, cupboard, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a work surface",
          "Don't put anything wet on a polished surface, or it will leave a mark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The surface of a situation or person is what they appear to be, or the features they have that are not hidden or difficult to see:",
        "examples": [
          "On the surface, this seems like a difficult problem, but in fact there's an easy solution to it.",
          "Beneath/Below/Under the surface of contemporary West Indian life lurk memories of slavery.",
          "Suddenly, all her anger came/rose to the surface (= became obvious)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise to the surface of water:",
        "examples": [
          "The submarine surfaced a few miles off the coast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a road or other area with a hard surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a feeling or information surfaces, it becomes known:",
        "examples": [
          "Doubts are beginning to surface about whether the right decision has been made.",
          "A rumour has surfaced that the company is about to go out of business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get out of bed:",
        "examples": [
          "He never surfaces until at least 11.00 a.m. on a Sunday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working or operating on the top of the land or sea, rather than under the land or sea, or by air",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "appearing in a particular way but not always showing the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "his surface appearance of calm confidence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer or top part or layer of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the earth’s surface",
          "a rough/smooth surface",
          "Try to find a level surface on the ground where you can spread out your sleeping bags.",
          "There was very little wind, and the surface of the water was calm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A surface is also a flat shape or area.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The surface can also be what is obvious about a person or situation rather than truer or more important facts that are hidden or hard to see:",
        "examples": [
          "But the fear that lurks just below the surface emerges quickly in talks with villagers.",
          "That may seem absurd on the surface, but in a few years it will seem like wisdom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear at the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The ducks would dive to the bottom of the lake and surface a minute or two later yards away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a feeling or information surfaces, it becomes known:",
        "examples": [
          "This story first surfaced about a week ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using the surface of the land or sea:",
        "examples": [
          "When you land in the airport, look for signs directing you to surface transportation to get a bus to the city.",
          "If you send it overseas by surface mail, it will take forever."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surfaced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A surfaced road or track has been covered with a hard, smooth surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Follow the cinder path through the caravan park until you reach a surfaced road.",
          "A surfaced path takes you past the village of Washingborough."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surfaces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the outer or top part or layer of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Tropical rain forests used to cover ten percent of the earth's surface.",
          "The marble has a smooth, shiny surface.",
          "Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the surface of the moon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top layer of a field or track on which sports are played:",
        "examples": [
          "The match will be played on an artificial/all-weather surface."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flat top part of a table, cupboard, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a work surface",
          "Don't put anything wet on a polished surface, or it will leave a mark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The surface of a situation or person is what they appear to be, or the features they have that are not hidden or difficult to see:",
        "examples": [
          "On the surface, this seems like a difficult problem, but in fact there's an easy solution to it.",
          "Beneath/Below/Under the surface of contemporary West Indian life lurk memories of slavery.",
          "Suddenly, all her anger came/rose to the surface (= became obvious)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise to the surface of water:",
        "examples": [
          "The submarine surfaced a few miles off the coast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a road or other area with a hard surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a feeling or information surfaces, it becomes known:",
        "examples": [
          "Doubts are beginning to surface about whether the right decision has been made.",
          "A rumour has surfaced that the company is about to go out of business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get out of bed:",
        "examples": [
          "He never surfaces until at least 11.00 a.m. on a Sunday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working or operating on the top of the land or sea, rather than under the land or sea, or by air",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "appearing in a particular way but not always showing the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "his surface appearance of calm confidence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the outer or top part or layer of something:",
        "examples": [
          "the earth’s surface",
          "a rough/smooth surface",
          "Try to find a level surface on the ground where you can spread out your sleeping bags.",
          "There was very little wind, and the surface of the water was calm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A surface is also a flat shape or area.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The surface can also be what is obvious about a person or situation rather than truer or more important facts that are hidden or hard to see:",
        "examples": [
          "But the fear that lurks just below the surface emerges quickly in talks with villagers.",
          "That may seem absurd on the surface, but in a few years it will seem like wisdom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear at the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The ducks would dive to the bottom of the lake and surface a minute or two later yards away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a feeling or information surfaces, it becomes known:",
        "examples": [
          "This story first surfaced about a week ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using the surface of the land or sea:",
        "examples": [
          "When you land in the airport, look for signs directing you to surface transportation to get a bus to the city.",
          "If you send it overseas by surface mail, it will take forever."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surfboard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow board made of wood or plastic, used for riding on waves as they come in towards the beach",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow board made of wood or plastic that you can stand on to ride on waves as they come toward the beach",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "surfed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend time visiting a lot of websites:",
        "examples": [
          "He spends a lot of time surfing the internet/Net/Web."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ride on a wave as it comes towards land, while standing or lying on a special board:",
        "examples": [
          "They go surfing every weekend."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surfer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who rides on a wave on a special board",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who spends a lot of time looking at websites on the internet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who spends time using the internet and looking at different websites:",
        "examples": [
          "In Thailand, female internet surfers outnumber their male counterparts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surfers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who rides on a wave on a special board",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who spends a lot of time looking at websites on the internet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who spends time using the internet and looking at different websites:",
        "examples": [
          "In Thailand, female internet surfers outnumber their male counterparts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surfing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sport of riding on a wave on a special board",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of spending time visiting different websites on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "internet surfing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport or activity of using a surfboard (= long, narrow board) to ride waves toward a beach:",
        "examples": [
          "Dale took up surfing after his family moved to Los Angeles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and great increase:",
        "examples": [
          "An unexpected surge in electrical power caused the computer to crash.",
          "There has been a surge in house prices recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and great movement forward:",
        "examples": [
          "At the end of the game, there was a surge of fans onto the field.",
          "A tidal surge (= sudden and great rise in the level of the sea) caused severe flooding in coastal areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden increase of an emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "She was overwhelmed by a surge of remorse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase suddenly and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's profits have surged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly and powerfully:",
        "examples": [
          "An angry crowd surged through the gates of the president's palace.",
          "A few metres before the end of the race, Jenkins surged into the lead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an emotion) to develop strongly and quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt a wave of resentment surging (up) inside her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and great increase:",
        "examples": [
          "a surge in sales",
          "a surge in the stock market",
          "The young American’s victory touched off a surge of interest in golf across the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a large group) to move suddenly forward:",
        "examples": [
          "The crowd surged onto the field after the game ended."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden large increase:",
        "examples": [
          "surge in sth An unexpected surge in electrical power caused the computer to crash.",
          "There has been a surge in house prices recently.",
          "The surge in defaults has led to charges the mortgage industry engaged in predatory lending practices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase suddenly and by a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's profits have surged.",
          "surge ahead/forward The eurozone economy surged ahead in the second quarter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surgeon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a doctor who is specially trained to perform medical operations",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor who performs medical operations:",
        "examples": [
          "a brain/heart surgeon"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surgeons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a doctor who is specially trained to perform medical operations",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a doctor who performs medical operations:",
        "examples": [
          "a brain/heart surgeon"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surgeries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the treatment of injuries or diseases in people or animals by cutting open the body and removing or repairing the damaged part:",
        "examples": [
          "have/undergo surgery on The patient had/underwent surgery on his heart.",
          "surgery to He made a good recovery after surgery to remove a brain tumour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a medical operation involving cutting open the body is performed on someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He has had three surgeries on his wrist in the past two years.",
          "The procedure is a major surgery, and it will take you several weeks to recover from it.",
          "The insurance will cover you for major illnesses and surgeries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where you can go to ask advice from or receive treatment from a doctor or dentist:",
        "examples": [
          "If you come to the surgery at 10.30, the doctor will see you then.",
          "On Saturday mornings, surgery (= the period of opening of the place where you can go to see your doctor) is from 9.00 to 12.00."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the regular period of time when a person can visit their Member of Parliament to ask advice:",
        "examples": [
          "hold a surgery Our MP holds a weekly surgery on Friday mornings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the treatment of injuries or diseases by cutting open the body and removing or repairing the damaged part, or an operation of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He had undergone open-heart surgery two years ago.",
          "[ U ] I’m recovering from back surgery, so it’s going to be awhile before I can ride a horse again.",
          "[ C ] She has undergone several surgeries and will require more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br The surgery is a doctor’s office where you go to be examined.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "surgery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the treatment of injuries or diseases in people or animals by cutting open the body and removing or repairing the damaged part:",
        "examples": [
          "have/undergo surgery on The patient had/underwent surgery on his heart.",
          "surgery to He made a good recovery after surgery to remove a brain tumour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a medical operation involving cutting open the body is performed on someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He has had three surgeries on his wrist in the past two years.",
          "The procedure is a major surgery, and it will take you several weeks to recover from it.",
          "The insurance will cover you for major illnesses and surgeries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where you can go to ask advice from or receive treatment from a doctor or dentist:",
        "examples": [
          "If you come to the surgery at 10.30, the doctor will see you then.",
          "On Saturday mornings, surgery (= the period of opening of the place where you can go to see your doctor) is from 9.00 to 12.00."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the regular period of time when a person can visit their Member of Parliament to ask advice:",
        "examples": [
          "hold a surgery Our MP holds a weekly surgery on Friday mornings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the treatment of injuries or diseases by cutting open the body and removing or repairing the damaged part, or an operation of this type:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] He had undergone open-heart surgery two years ago.",
          "[ U ] I’m recovering from back surgery, so it’s going to be awhile before I can ride a horse again.",
          "[ C ] She has undergone several surgeries and will require more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br The surgery is a doctor’s office where you go to be examined.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "surges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and great increase:",
        "examples": [
          "An unexpected surge in electrical power caused the computer to crash.",
          "There has been a surge in house prices recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and great movement forward:",
        "examples": [
          "At the end of the game, there was a surge of fans onto the field.",
          "A tidal surge (= sudden and great rise in the level of the sea) caused severe flooding in coastal areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden increase of an emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "She was overwhelmed by a surge of remorse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase suddenly and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's profits have surged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly and powerfully:",
        "examples": [
          "An angry crowd surged through the gates of the president's palace.",
          "A few metres before the end of the race, Jenkins surged into the lead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an emotion) to develop strongly and quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt a wave of resentment surging (up) inside her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and great increase:",
        "examples": [
          "a surge in sales",
          "a surge in the stock market",
          "The young American’s victory touched off a surge of interest in golf across the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a large group) to move suddenly forward:",
        "examples": [
          "The crowd surged onto the field after the game ended."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden large increase:",
        "examples": [
          "surge in sth An unexpected surge in electrical power caused the computer to crash.",
          "There has been a surge in house prices recently.",
          "The surge in defaults has led to charges the mortgage industry engaged in predatory lending practices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase suddenly and by a large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's profits have surged.",
          "surge ahead/forward The eurozone economy surged ahead in the second quarter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surgical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used for medical operations:",
        "examples": [
          "surgical supplies/instruments/gloves, etc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involved in performing medical operations:",
        "examples": [
          "surgical procedures/techniques/intervention",
          "surgical staff"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of clothing) worn in order to treat a particular medical condition:",
        "examples": [
          "a surgical shoe/collar/corset"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surgically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using surgical procedures to treat an injury or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "surgically enhanced",
          "Localized amyloid tumours can be surgically removed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase suddenly and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's profits have surged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly and powerfully:",
        "examples": [
          "An angry crowd surged through the gates of the president's palace.",
          "A few metres before the end of the race, Jenkins surged into the lead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an emotion) to develop strongly and quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt a wave of resentment surging (up) inside her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "often in a bad mood, unfriendly, and not polite:",
        "examples": [
          "We were served by a very surly waiter.",
          "He gave me a surly look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not wanting to please you or to be friendly:",
        "examples": [
          "The clerks in this post office are sullen, surly, and inefficient."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surmise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to guess something, without having much or any proof:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] The police surmise (that) the robbers have fled the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a guess:",
        "examples": [
          "My surmise turned out to be right.",
          "The article is pure surmise and innuendo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that something is true without having complete information or proof:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] I quickly surmised (that) my dinner companion was something of a bore."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surmised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to guess something, without having much or any proof:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] The police surmise (that) the robbers have fled the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surname": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the name that you share with other members of your family; last name:",
        "examples": [
          "Her first name is Sarah but I don't know her surname."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "your last name",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "surpass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do or be better than:",
        "examples": [
          "His time for the 100 metres surpassed the previous world record by one hundredth of a second.",
          "The book's success has surpassed everyone's expectations.",
          "The director has really surpassed himself (= done better than he has done before) with this new film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or be better or more than something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Our team’s achievements surpass those of teams in earlier years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or be better or greater than something:",
        "examples": [
          "The quarterly sales figures have surpassed everyone's expectations.",
          "The latest figures surpassed the previous peak of 15,418 foreclosures in the third quarter of 2008."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surpassed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or be better than:",
        "examples": [
          "His time for the 100 metres surpassed the previous world record by one hundredth of a second.",
          "The book's success has surpassed everyone's expectations.",
          "The director has really surpassed himself (= done better than he has done before) with this new film."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surplus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an amount that is) more than is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "The world is now producing large food surpluses.",
          "We are unlikely to produce any surplus this year.",
          "The government has authorized the army to sell its surplus weapons.",
          "UK The store is selling off stock that is surplus to requirements (= more than they need to have)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money you have left when you sell more than you buy, or spend less than you own:",
        "examples": [
          "a budget/trade surplus",
          "Fortunately the company's bank account is currently in surplus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount that is more than is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "The world is now producing large food surpluses.",
          "The government is forecasting a budget surplus this year (= all the money available to be spent will not be spent)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A surplus is also the amount of money you have left when you sell more than you buy:",
        "examples": [
          "a trade surplus"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount that is more than is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "a surplus of sth The plant had a surplus of components."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that you have left when you sell more than you buy, or spend less than you receive:",
        "examples": [
          "The savings will create a surplus of a little more than $24 million.",
          "The overall gap continues to reflect a deficit in the trade of goods and a surplus in services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a situation when a business or country has spent less money than it has received:",
        "examples": [
          "This year the budget will be in surplus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more than is needed or used:",
        "examples": [
          "As the economy slowed, companies that had invested surplus funds in the stock market found their returns dwindling.",
          "The form of the payout of surplus cash to investors will be revealed in May."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surprise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unexpected event:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't tell Anne we've arranged a party for her - I want it to be a surprise.",
          "It was a wonderful/nasty surprise to get home and find the letter.",
          "Last night's heavy snow came as a complete surprise.",
          "You're always full of surprises (= doing unexpected things).",
          "I wish you wouldn't keep springing surprises on me (= telling me unexpected things or causing unexpected things to happen).",
          "They mounted a surprise attack at dawn.",
          "My uncle paid us a surprise visit yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling caused by something unexpected happening:",
        "examples": [
          "He looked at her in/with surprise.",
          "To my great surprise, they agreed to all our demands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "The news surprised everyone.",
          "[ + that ] It doesn't surprise me that their parents don't want them to get married.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It will not surprise anyone to learn that the offer has been rejected.",
          "[ + question word ] Janet was surprised how quickly the time passed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find, catch, or attack someone when they are not expecting it:",
        "examples": [
          "The robbers had just opened the safe when they were surprised by the police.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] His mother surprised him helping himself to her gin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unexpected event, or the feeling caused when something unexpected happens:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Don’t tell Ann we’re having a party for her – I want it to be a surprise.",
          "[ C ] Last night’s heavy snow came as a complete surprise.",
          "[ U ] To my great surprise, they gave us everything we asked for."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an event you did not expect) to cause you to feel excitement over a sudden discovery:",
        "examples": [
          "She surprised a lot of tennis fans by winning the Canadian Open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that you are not surprised or would not be surprised if something happened, you mean that you almost expect it:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m not surprised that their parents don’t want them to get married.",
          "I would not be surprised to see the economy slow down next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To surprise someone is also to find the person unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "She jumped out and surprised her sister, who ran out into the hall."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surprised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling or showing surprise because something has happened that you did not expect:",
        "examples": [
          "We were very surprised at the result.",
          "It's not like you to behave like this, Alice - I'm surprised at you (= I feel disappointed with you)!",
          "I'm not surprised (that) he didn't keep his promise.",
          "I'm surprised to see you here.",
          "I've managed to fix your car for now, but don't be surprised if it breaks down again (= it probably will stop working again).",
          "She looked at him with a surprised expression on her face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling or showing surprise because something has happened that you did not expect:",
        "examples": [
          "He seemed surprised by the question.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We were pleasantly surprised to find that the hotel was so comfortable.",
          "[ + question word ] You’d be surprised how quickly the time passes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surprises": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an unexpected event:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't tell Anne we've arranged a party for her - I want it to be a surprise.",
          "It was a wonderful/nasty surprise to get home and find the letter.",
          "Last night's heavy snow came as a complete surprise.",
          "You're always full of surprises (= doing unexpected things).",
          "I wish you wouldn't keep springing surprises on me (= telling me unexpected things or causing unexpected things to happen).",
          "They mounted a surprise attack at dawn.",
          "My uncle paid us a surprise visit yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling caused by something unexpected happening:",
        "examples": [
          "He looked at her in/with surprise.",
          "To my great surprise, they agreed to all our demands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "The news surprised everyone.",
          "[ + that ] It doesn't surprise me that their parents don't want them to get married.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It will not surprise anyone to learn that the offer has been rejected.",
          "[ + question word ] Janet was surprised how quickly the time passed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find, catch, or attack someone when they are not expecting it:",
        "examples": [
          "The robbers had just opened the safe when they were surprised by the police.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] His mother surprised him helping himself to her gin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unexpected event, or the feeling caused when something unexpected happens:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Don’t tell Ann we’re having a party for her – I want it to be a surprise.",
          "[ C ] Last night’s heavy snow came as a complete surprise.",
          "[ U ] To my great surprise, they gave us everything we asked for."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an event you did not expect) to cause you to feel excitement over a sudden discovery:",
        "examples": [
          "She surprised a lot of tennis fans by winning the Canadian Open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that you are not surprised or would not be surprised if something happened, you mean that you almost expect it:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m not surprised that their parents don’t want them to get married.",
          "I would not be surprised to see the economy slow down next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To surprise someone is also to find the person unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "She jumped out and surprised her sister, who ran out into the hall."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surprising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave a quite surprising answer.",
          "It's hardly/scarcely/not surprising (that) you're putting on weight, considering how much you're eating.",
          "I have to say that it's surprising to find you agreeing with me for once."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unexpected and causing surprise:",
        "examples": [
          "The election results were surprising for a number of reasons.",
          "There was a surprising amount of talk about resignations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surprisingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unexpectedly or in a way that is unusual:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurant turned out to be surprisingly cheap.",
          "Not surprisingly, the jury found them guilty."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surreal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strange; not seeming real; like a dream:",
        "examples": [
          "Driving through the total darkness was a slightly surreal experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange, esp. because of combining items that are never found together in reality:",
        "examples": [
          "a surreal landscape/painting"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surrender": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop fighting and admit defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "They would rather die than surrender (to the invaders)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you surrender to an experience or emotion, you stop trying to prevent or control it:",
        "examples": [
          "I finally surrendered to temptation, and ate the last piece of chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something that is yours to someone else because you have been forced to do so or because it is necessary to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "The police demanded that the gang surrender their weapons.",
          "Neither side is willing to surrender any territory/any of their claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of stopping fighting and officially admitting defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebels are on the point of surrender."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop fighting and accept defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "They would rather die than surrender."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something that is yours to someone else, usually because you have been forced to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "U.S. Magistrate Celeste Bremer restricted Gruenwald’s travel and ordered that he surrender his passport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement to stop fighting and accept defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Robert E. Lee’s surrender, which ended the Civil War, was one of the most important events in American history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give up something or control over something:",
        "examples": [
          "Generally, the amount paid by the lessee to surrender the lease will be liable to capital gains tax.",
          "Britain may be forced to surrender at least some of its voting power in the IMF.",
          "surrender sth to sb He was granted bail, on condition that he surrender his passport to the authorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end an insurance policy early, before its original end date:",
        "examples": [
          "Policy-holders who need to dispose of their policies can see if they would do better to sell rather than surrender the policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose value:",
        "examples": [
          "Yesterday on the money markets the euro surrendered its earlier gains against the dollar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving up something, or giving control of something to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The penalty for early surrender of pensions remains at 25%.",
          "The union was forced into a surrender of some recent gains in the latest round of negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of ending an insurance policy early, before its original end date:",
        "examples": [
          "You will have to pay a fee for the early surrender of your policy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surrendered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop fighting and admit defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "They would rather die than surrender (to the invaders)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you surrender to an experience or emotion, you stop trying to prevent or control it:",
        "examples": [
          "I finally surrendered to temptation, and ate the last piece of chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something that is yours to someone else because you have been forced to do so or because it is necessary to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "The police demanded that the gang surrender their weapons.",
          "Neither side is willing to surrender any territory/any of their claims."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surrendering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop fighting and admit defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "They would rather die than surrender (to the invaders)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you surrender to an experience or emotion, you stop trying to prevent or control it:",
        "examples": [
          "I finally surrendered to temptation, and ate the last piece of chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something that is yours to someone else because you have been forced to do so or because it is necessary to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "The police demanded that the gang surrender their weapons.",
          "Neither side is willing to surrender any territory/any of their claims."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surrenders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop fighting and admit defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "They would rather die than surrender (to the invaders)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you surrender to an experience or emotion, you stop trying to prevent or control it:",
        "examples": [
          "I finally surrendered to temptation, and ate the last piece of chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something that is yours to someone else because you have been forced to do so or because it is necessary to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "The police demanded that the gang surrender their weapons.",
          "Neither side is willing to surrender any territory/any of their claims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of stopping fighting and officially admitting defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "The rebels are on the point of surrender."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop fighting and accept defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "They would rather die than surrender."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something that is yours to someone else, usually because you have been forced to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "U.S. Magistrate Celeste Bremer restricted Gruenwald’s travel and ordered that he surrender his passport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement to stop fighting and accept defeat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Robert E. Lee’s surrender, which ended the Civil War, was one of the most important events in American history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give up something or control over something:",
        "examples": [
          "Generally, the amount paid by the lessee to surrender the lease will be liable to capital gains tax.",
          "Britain may be forced to surrender at least some of its voting power in the IMF.",
          "surrender sth to sb He was granted bail, on condition that he surrender his passport to the authorities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end an insurance policy early, before its original end date:",
        "examples": [
          "Policy-holders who need to dispose of their policies can see if they would do better to sell rather than surrender the policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose value:",
        "examples": [
          "Yesterday on the money markets the euro surrendered its earlier gains against the dollar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving up something, or giving control of something to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The penalty for early surrender of pensions remains at 25%.",
          "The union was forced into a surrender of some recent gains in the latest round of negotiations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of ending an insurance policy early, before its original end date:",
        "examples": [
          "You will have to pay a fee for the early surrender of your policy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surrey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in the past in the United States) a small carriage (= vehicle) with four wheels and a roof, and seats facing forward, pulled by a horse or horses:",
        "examples": [
          "He wanted to buy an antique horse-drawn surrey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a county (= area with its own local government) in southeastern England:",
        "examples": [
          "For most of his working life he commuted between London and Surrey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a vehicle with four wheels that is operated using pedals (= small parts that you push down with your feet):",
        "examples": [
          "We got our Surrey last year and we love riding it through the park.",
          "They sell 4-person surrey bikes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surrogate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "replacing someone else or used instead of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Because she had no children of her own, her friend's son became a kind of surrogate child to her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that replaces or is used instead of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "For some people, reading travel books is a surrogate for actual travel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who acts or speaks in support of someone else, or does his or her job for a certain time:",
        "examples": [
          "Both candidates in the election have turned to celebrity surrogates to excite the crowds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who has a baby for another person who is unable to become pregnant or have a baby:",
        "examples": [
          "She has agreed to act as a surrogate mother for her sister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that replaces or is used instead of someone or something else; a substitute for another:",
        "examples": [
          "She seems to regard him as a surrogate for her father."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surround": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be everywhere around something:",
        "examples": [
          "Snow-capped mountains surround the city.",
          "Gwen sat at her desk, surrounded by books and papers.",
          "Mystery still surrounds the exact circumstances of Stalin's death.",
          "She said that she wanted to die surrounded by the people she loves (= with them all present).",
          "Early this morning, armed police surrounded (= moved into a position so that they were everywhere around) a house which they thought contained an escaped prisoner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area or border around something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our bathtub has a tiled surround."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area that is near and around a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The house is set in lush surrounds and has views of the ocean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be around something on all sides:",
        "examples": [
          "Snow-capped mountains surround the city.",
          "The house was surrounded by dense woods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To surround something also means to have to do with it or to result from it:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m interested in the circumstances surrounding the accident.",
          "The controversy that surrounded the police action led to a number of investigations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surrounded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be everywhere around something:",
        "examples": [
          "Snow-capped mountains surround the city.",
          "Gwen sat at her desk, surrounded by books and papers.",
          "Mystery still surrounds the exact circumstances of Stalin's death.",
          "She said that she wanted to die surrounded by the people she loves (= with them all present).",
          "Early this morning, armed police surrounded (= moved into a position so that they were everywhere around) a house which they thought contained an escaped prisoner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surrounding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "that is everywhere around something:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of the children at the school do not live in the town, but come in from the surrounding countryside.",
          "The shop draws customers from many surrounding areas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surroundings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the place where someone or something is and the things that are in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Some butterflies blend in with their surroundings so that it's difficult to see them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where someone lives and the conditions they live in:",
        "examples": [
          "They live in very comfortable/pleasant/drab/bleak surroundings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where you live and the conditions in which you live:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone wants safe, comfortable surroundings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surrounds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the area that is near and around a place:",
        "examples": [
          "The house is set in lush surrounds and has views of the ocean.",
          "The film was shot in the stunningly beautiful surrounds of Montana.",
          "We had dinner in the plush surrounds of the country club.",
          "The museum is located in the surrounds of the old port.",
          "They held the event in the leafy surrounds of Charleston."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surveil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to carefully watch a place or person or listen to private conversations over a period of time, usually in order to get information about illegal activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The new Patriot Act lets the FBI wiretap and surveil more easily.",
          "The warrants give agents broad powers to electronically monitor and surveil people who they allege are connected to terrorism or espionage cases."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surveillance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the careful watching of a person or place, especially by the police or army, because of a crime that has happened or is expected:",
        "examples": [
          "The police have kept the nightclub under surveillance because of suspected illegal drug activity.",
          "More banks are now installing surveillance cameras."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of watching a person or a place, esp. a person believed to be involved with criminal activity or a place where criminals gather:",
        "examples": [
          "The parking lot is kept under video surveillance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "survey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an examination of opinions, behaviour, etc., made by asking people questions:",
        "examples": [
          "A recent survey found/revealed/showed that 58 percent of people did not know where their heart is.",
          "to conduct/carry out/do a survey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the measuring and recording of the details of an area of land:",
        "examples": [
          "a geological survey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a description of the whole of a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "His new book is a survey of European theatre in the 19th century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an examination of the structure of a building by a specially trained person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at or examine all of something, especially carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "He got out of the car to survey the damage.",
          "She has written a book which surveys (= describes in detail) the history of feminism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to measure an area of land, and to record the details of it, especially on a map:",
        "examples": [
          "Before the new railway was built, its route was carefully surveyed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a building is surveyed, it is examined carefully by a specially trained person, in order to discover if there is anything wrong with its structure.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask people questions in order to find out about their opinions or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "The researchers surveyed the attitudes of 2,500 college students.",
          "Many of the listeners surveyed said that they were not satisfied with the station's programming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of questions people are asked to gather information or find out their opinions, or the information gathered by asking many people the same questions:",
        "examples": [
          "A recent survey found that working women want better child care and flexible hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the measuring and recording of the details of an area of land:",
        "examples": [
          "Geological surveys are an important tool used in locating oil reserves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a description of the whole of a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "His new book is a survey of contemporary Latin American architecture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at or examine all of something:",
        "examples": [
          "After we’d finished painting the kitchen, we stood back and surveyed our work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to measure and describe the details of an area of land:",
        "examples": [
          "The property must be surveyed before you can buy it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask people questions in order to find out about their opinions and behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "Researchers surveyed the political opinions of 2000 college students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an examination of people's opinions, behaviour, etc. made, for example, by asking them questions:",
        "examples": [
          "a survey finds/reveals/shows A survey of 584 companies has found that there is no relationship between a company's sales incentive plan structure and its gain or loss in market share.",
          "conduct/carry out/do a survey We should conduct a survey to find out what our customers really want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the measuring and recording of the details of an area of land:",
        "examples": [
          "A detailed survey of the building plot has already been carried out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an examination of the structure of a building by a specially trained person to check what condition it is in:",
        "examples": [
          "We should schedule an independent survey of the property before we agree to buy it.",
          "The survey revealed a number of problems that will have to be repaired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask people questions in order to find out about their opinions or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "The researchers surveyed the attitudes of 2,500 night shift workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at or examine all of something in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "She has written a book which surveys the history of the PR industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to measure an area of land and to record the details of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The land will have to be surveyed in detail before the building project can begin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when a building is surveyed, it is examined carefully by a specially trained person, to see what condition it is in:",
        "examples": [
          "We had the house surveyed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surveying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at or examine all of something, especially carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "He got out of the car to survey the damage.",
          "She has written a book which surveys (= describes in detail) the history of feminism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to measure an area of land, and to record the details of it, especially on a map:",
        "examples": [
          "Before the new railway was built, its route was carefully surveyed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a building is surveyed, it is examined carefully by a specially trained person, in order to discover if there is anything wrong with its structure.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask people questions in order to find out about their opinions or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "The researchers surveyed the attitudes of 2,500 college students.",
          "Many of the listeners surveyed said that they were not satisfied with the station's programming."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surveys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an examination of opinions, behaviour, etc., made by asking people questions:",
        "examples": [
          "A recent survey found/revealed/showed that 58 percent of people did not know where their heart is.",
          "to conduct/carry out/do a survey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the measuring and recording of the details of an area of land:",
        "examples": [
          "a geological survey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a description of the whole of a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "His new book is a survey of European theatre in the 19th century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an examination of the structure of a building by a specially trained person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at or examine all of something, especially carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "He got out of the car to survey the damage.",
          "She has written a book which surveys (= describes in detail) the history of feminism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to measure an area of land, and to record the details of it, especially on a map:",
        "examples": [
          "Before the new railway was built, its route was carefully surveyed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a building is surveyed, it is examined carefully by a specially trained person, in order to discover if there is anything wrong with its structure.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask people questions in order to find out about their opinions or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "The researchers surveyed the attitudes of 2,500 college students.",
          "Many of the listeners surveyed said that they were not satisfied with the station's programming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of questions people are asked to gather information or find out their opinions, or the information gathered by asking many people the same questions:",
        "examples": [
          "A recent survey found that working women want better child care and flexible hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the measuring and recording of the details of an area of land:",
        "examples": [
          "Geological surveys are an important tool used in locating oil reserves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a description of the whole of a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "His new book is a survey of contemporary Latin American architecture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at or examine all of something:",
        "examples": [
          "After we’d finished painting the kitchen, we stood back and surveyed our work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to measure and describe the details of an area of land:",
        "examples": [
          "The property must be surveyed before you can buy it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask people questions in order to find out about their opinions and behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "Researchers surveyed the political opinions of 2000 college students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an examination of people's opinions, behaviour, etc. made, for example, by asking them questions:",
        "examples": [
          "a survey finds/reveals/shows A survey of 584 companies has found that there is no relationship between a company's sales incentive plan structure and its gain or loss in market share.",
          "conduct/carry out/do a survey We should conduct a survey to find out what our customers really want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the measuring and recording of the details of an area of land:",
        "examples": [
          "A detailed survey of the building plot has already been carried out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an examination of the structure of a building by a specially trained person to check what condition it is in:",
        "examples": [
          "We should schedule an independent survey of the property before we agree to buy it.",
          "The survey revealed a number of problems that will have to be repaired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask people questions in order to find out about their opinions or behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "The researchers surveyed the attitudes of 2,500 night shift workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at or examine all of something in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "She has written a book which surveys the history of the PR industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to measure an area of land and to record the details of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The land will have to be surveyed in detail before the building project can begin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "when a building is surveyed, it is examined carefully by a specially trained person, to see what condition it is in:",
        "examples": [
          "We had the house surveyed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "survival": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of a person, organization, etc. continuing to live or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctors told my wife I had a 50/50 chance of survival.",
          "His main concern is to ensure his own political survival.",
          "England are fighting for survival (= trying not to be defeated) in this game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that has continued to exist from a previous time:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of these traditions are survivals from earlier times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuing to exist or wanting to continue to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "We all have a strong survival instinct.",
          "The survival rate for people who have this form of cancer is now more than 90 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of continuing to live or to exist, esp. after a dangerous event:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors told my wife I had a 50/50 chance of survival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of continuing to exist, and not to fail or be destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "His main concern is to ensure his own political survival.",
          "The survival of the company in such difficult economic times is very uncertain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the idea that only the strongest can succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "Unfettered competition has led to survival of the fittest, with a few large companies reaping huge profits while small companies have been driven out of business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "survive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to continue to live or exist, especially after coming close to dying or being destroyed or after being in a difficult or threatening situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby was born with a heart problem and only survived for a few hours.",
          "These plants cannot survive in very cold conditions.",
          "None of Shakespeare's plays survives in its original manuscript form.",
          "The family are struggling to survive on very little money.",
          "The front passengers were lucky to survive the accident.",
          "The chairman of the board succeeded in surviving the challenge to his authority.",
          "\"How are you?\" \"Oh, (I'm) surviving (= life is satisfactory, but not very good).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to live after someone, especially a member of your family, has died:",
        "examples": [
          "He is survived by his wife and four children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to live or to exist, esp. after a dangerous event:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The baby was born with a defective heart and survived for only a few hours.",
          "[ T ] The building survived the earthquake with little damage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is survived by family members, those family members are still alive when that person dies:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He is survived by his wife and two children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to exist, and not to fail or be destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The family is struggling to survive on a very reduced income.",
          "A large amount of money will have to be injected into the company if it is to survive.",
          "The director succeeded in surviving the challenge to his authority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live longer than someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "If the wife survives the husband, she will be entitled to a share of his pension.",
          "The booklet gives details on how to claim benefits for a surviving spouse."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "survived": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to live or exist, especially after coming close to dying or being destroyed or after being in a difficult or threatening situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby was born with a heart problem and only survived for a few hours.",
          "These plants cannot survive in very cold conditions.",
          "None of Shakespeare's plays survives in its original manuscript form.",
          "The family are struggling to survive on very little money.",
          "The front passengers were lucky to survive the accident.",
          "The chairman of the board succeeded in surviving the challenge to his authority.",
          "\"How are you?\" \"Oh, (I'm) surviving (= life is satisfactory, but not very good).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to live after someone, especially a member of your family, has died:",
        "examples": [
          "He is survived by his wife and four children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "survives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to continue to live or exist, especially after coming close to dying or being destroyed or after being in a difficult or threatening situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby was born with a heart problem and only survived for a few hours.",
          "These plants cannot survive in very cold conditions.",
          "None of Shakespeare's plays survives in its original manuscript form.",
          "The family are struggling to survive on very little money.",
          "The front passengers were lucky to survive the accident.",
          "The chairman of the board succeeded in surviving the challenge to his authority.",
          "\"How are you?\" \"Oh, (I'm) surviving (= life is satisfactory, but not very good).\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to live after someone, especially a member of your family, has died:",
        "examples": [
          "He is survived by his wife and four children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to live or to exist, esp. after a dangerous event:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The baby was born with a defective heart and survived for only a few hours.",
          "[ T ] The building survived the earthquake with little damage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is survived by family members, those family members are still alive when that person dies:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He is survived by his wife and two children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to continue to exist, and not to fail or be destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The family is struggling to survive on a very reduced income.",
          "A large amount of money will have to be injected into the company if it is to survive.",
          "The director succeeded in surviving the challenge to his authority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to live longer than someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "If the wife survives the husband, she will be entitled to a share of his pension.",
          "The booklet gives details on how to claim benefits for a surviving spouse."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "surviving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continuing to live or exist:",
        "examples": [
          "The rhinoceros is one of the world's oldest surviving species.",
          "Her estate was divided between her three surviving children (= those who continued to live after her death)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "survivor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who continues to live, despite nearly dying:",
        "examples": [
          "sole survivor of He was the sole (= only) survivor of the plane crash.",
          "survivor of She's a cancer survivor/a survivor of cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is able to continue living their life successfully despite experiencing difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "He's one of life's survivors.",
          "survivor of a survivor of child abuse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person's survivors are the members of his or her family who continue to live after he or she has died.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who continues to live, esp. after a dangerous event:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the sole survivor of the crash.",
          "Business is bad, but she’s a survivor, she’ll deal with it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A survivor is also a person who continues to live after a close relative dies:",
        "examples": [
          "Her survivors include two children and five grandchildren."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that continues to exist, especially after suffering difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "Only the most careful small businesses will remain as survivors of the city's economic crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who continues to live after someone else has died:",
        "examples": [
          "The life insurance benefits will be paid out to the survivor by check."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "survivors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who continues to live, despite nearly dying:",
        "examples": [
          "sole survivor of He was the sole (= only) survivor of the plane crash.",
          "survivor of She's a cancer survivor/a survivor of cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is able to continue living their life successfully despite experiencing difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "He's one of life's survivors.",
          "survivor of a survivor of child abuse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person's survivors are the members of his or her family who continue to live after he or she has died.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who continues to live, esp. after a dangerous event:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the sole survivor of the crash.",
          "Business is bad, but she’s a survivor, she’ll deal with it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A survivor is also a person who continues to live after a close relative dies:",
        "examples": [
          "Her survivors include two children and five grandchildren."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that continues to exist, especially after suffering difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "Only the most careful small businesses will remain as survivors of the city's economic crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who continues to live after someone else has died:",
        "examples": [
          "The life insurance benefits will be paid out to the survivor by check."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "susceptible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easily influenced or harmed by something:",
        "examples": [
          "She isn't very susceptible to flattery.",
          "These plants are particularly susceptible to frost.",
          "Among particularly susceptible children, the disease can develop very fast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who is easily emotionally influenced:",
        "examples": [
          "They persuade susceptible teenagers to part with their money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of an idea or statement) able to be understood, proved, explained, etc. in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Shakespeare's plays are susceptible to various interpretations.",
          "UK The facts are susceptible of other explanations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily influenced or likely to be hurt by something:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people are more susceptible to peer pressure than others.",
          "He’s very susceptible to colds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sushi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of Japanese food consisting of squares or balls of cold boiled rice, with small pieces of other food, especially raw fish, on top or rolled inside",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of food, originally from Japan, made from cold, boiled rice pressed into a ball or square with small pieces of raw fish or other food on top",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "suspect": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to think or believe something to be true or probable:",
        "examples": [
          "So far, the police do not suspect foul play.",
          "[ + (that) ] We had no reason to suspect (that) he might try to kill himself.",
          "\"Do you think she'll have told them?\" \"I suspect not/so.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that someone has committed a crime or done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "No one knows who killed her, but the police suspect her husband.",
          "The police suspect him of carrying out two bomb attacks.",
          "Three suspected terrorists have been arrested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not trust; to doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "I have no reason to suspect her honesty/loyalty.",
          "We suspected his motives in making his offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person believed to have committed a crime or done something wrong, or something believed to have caused something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Police have issued a photograph of the suspect.",
          "The prime suspect in the case committed suicide.",
          "No one knows what caused the outbreak of food poisoning, but shellfish is the main suspect (= is thought to have caused it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "possibly false or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "The study was carried out with such a small sample that its results are suspect.",
          "A suspect parcel was found at the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think or believe something is likely:",
        "examples": [
          "Medical investigators suspect the outbreak was caused by bacteria in the water supply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think or believe that someone is guilty of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Authorities have the power to evict residents when they suspect criminal activity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to doubt or not believe in something:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no reason to suspect their loyalty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is believed to be guilty of something:",
        "examples": [
          "After the robbery, the usual suspects were rounded up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to be trusted; possibly false or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "I can’t understand why my reasons seem suspect to a number of people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe that something, usually something bad, may be true or may have happened:",
        "examples": [
          "suspect that The bank suspects that fraud has occurred.",
          "suspect fraud/dishonesty/foul play"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe that someone is guilty of committing a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "suspect sb/sth of doing sth The company was suspected of paying bribes to Army officers to secure contracts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who police, employers, or other authorities believe has committed a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "a chief/key/prime suspect"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is suspect, it seems likely to be dishonest, dangerous, criminal, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The Financial Services Authority is cracking down on banks and brokers that have failed to report suspect deals by clients.",
          "Bomb disposal experts destroyed a suspect package found at the airport."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suspected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "believed to be true or to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a suspected broken leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "believed to be guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "suspected terrorists"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone that people believe may have committed a particular crime, or a crime that people believe may have been committed:",
        "examples": [
          "Police arrested three suspected terrorists.",
          "a suspected spy/fraudster/thief",
          "a suspected crime/fraud/conspiracy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suspecting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think or believe something to be true or probable:",
        "examples": [
          "So far, the police do not suspect foul play.",
          "[ + (that) ] We had no reason to suspect (that) he might try to kill himself.",
          "\"Do you think she'll have told them?\" \"I suspect not/so.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that someone has committed a crime or done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "No one knows who killed her, but the police suspect her husband.",
          "The police suspect him of carrying out two bomb attacks.",
          "Three suspected terrorists have been arrested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not trust; to doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "I have no reason to suspect her honesty/loyalty.",
          "We suspected his motives in making his offer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suspects": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to think or believe something to be true or probable:",
        "examples": [
          "So far, the police do not suspect foul play.",
          "[ + (that) ] We had no reason to suspect (that) he might try to kill himself.",
          "\"Do you think she'll have told them?\" \"I suspect not/so.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that someone has committed a crime or done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "No one knows who killed her, but the police suspect her husband.",
          "The police suspect him of carrying out two bomb attacks.",
          "Three suspected terrorists have been arrested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not trust; to doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "I have no reason to suspect her honesty/loyalty.",
          "We suspected his motives in making his offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person believed to have committed a crime or done something wrong, or something believed to have caused something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Police have issued a photograph of the suspect.",
          "The prime suspect in the case committed suicide.",
          "No one knows what caused the outbreak of food poisoning, but shellfish is the main suspect (= is thought to have caused it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "possibly false or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "The study was carried out with such a small sample that its results are suspect.",
          "A suspect parcel was found at the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think or believe something is likely:",
        "examples": [
          "Medical investigators suspect the outbreak was caused by bacteria in the water supply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think or believe that someone is guilty of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Authorities have the power to evict residents when they suspect criminal activity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to doubt or not believe in something:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no reason to suspect their loyalty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is believed to be guilty of something:",
        "examples": [
          "After the robbery, the usual suspects were rounded up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to be trusted; possibly false or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "I can’t understand why my reasons seem suspect to a number of people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe that something, usually something bad, may be true or may have happened:",
        "examples": [
          "suspect that The bank suspects that fraud has occurred.",
          "suspect fraud/dishonesty/foul play"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe that someone is guilty of committing a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "suspect sb/sth of doing sth The company was suspected of paying bribes to Army officers to secure contracts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who police, employers, or other authorities believe has committed a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "a chief/key/prime suspect"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is suspect, it seems likely to be dishonest, dangerous, criminal, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The Financial Services Authority is cracking down on banks and brokers that have failed to report suspect deals by clients.",
          "Bomb disposal experts destroyed a suspect package found at the airport."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suspend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from being active, either temporarily or permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "The ferry service has been suspended for the day because of bad weather.",
          "The country's president has suspended the constitution and assumed total power.",
          "When you go to the theatre, you have to be willing to suspend disbelief (= to act as if you believe that what you are seeing is real or true, although you know that it is not).",
          "I'm suspending judgment (= not forming an opinion) on the book I'm reading until I've finished it.",
          "Mr Young was given a six-month jail sentence, suspended for two years (= if he commits another crime within two years, he will have to go to prison for six months for his original crime)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is suspended from work, school, etc., they are temporarily not allowed to work, go to school, or take part in an activity because of having done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "She was suspended from school for fighting.",
          "He was suspended for four games after arguing with the referee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hang:",
        "examples": [
          "The builders worked on wooden platforms, suspended by ropes from the roof of the building.",
          "It was very uncomfortable lying on the hospital bed with my legs suspended in the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If small pieces of solid material are suspended in a gas or a liquid, they hang or float in the gas or liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug is suspended in a saline solution.",
          "A cloud of smoke was suspended in the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop doing an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Relief agencies suspended aid yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is suspended from a job, school, or an activity is not allowed to be involved in it, usually as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "Two students were suspended for damaging school property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hang down from something:",
        "examples": [
          "The lights were suspended from long cords."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something, either temporarily or permanently, from happening or continuing:",
        "examples": [
          "The group's shares were suspended at 199p while the takeover deal was finalized.",
          "suspend production/service/trading The Stock Exchange will suspend trading in the group's shares if they do not secure financing over the next two weeks.",
          "suspend accounts/payments If users ignore messages warning them not to download files illegally, their accounts could be suspended.",
          "indefinitely/permanently/temporarily suspended"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an organization suspends an employee or member, it temporarily stops them from working or from being a member, often because they have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "suspend sb from sth/doing sth She was suspended from her £150,000-a-year job for six months.",
          "Pakistan was suspended from the Commonwealth for failing to lift emergency rule by the deadline.",
          "be suspended for 6 days/2 weeks/3 months, etc. Mr Morris, who has been suspended for a year, expects to return to his job after a meeting of governors.",
          "The director was suspended on full pay pending the outcome of the investigation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a punishment, especially a prison sentence, that will not be carried out if they do not do anything else illegal within a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "She was given an 18-month suspended sentence for her part in the fraud.",
          "He pleaded guilty and was given a 12-month sentence suspended for 12 months."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suspended": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from being active, either temporarily or permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "The ferry service has been suspended for the day because of bad weather.",
          "The country's president has suspended the constitution and assumed total power.",
          "When you go to the theatre, you have to be willing to suspend disbelief (= to act as if you believe that what you are seeing is real or true, although you know that it is not).",
          "I'm suspending judgment (= not forming an opinion) on the book I'm reading until I've finished it.",
          "Mr Young was given a six-month jail sentence, suspended for two years (= if he commits another crime within two years, he will have to go to prison for six months for his original crime)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is suspended from work, school, etc., they are temporarily not allowed to work, go to school, or take part in an activity because of having done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "She was suspended from school for fighting.",
          "He was suspended for four games after arguing with the referee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hang:",
        "examples": [
          "The builders worked on wooden platforms, suspended by ropes from the roof of the building.",
          "It was very uncomfortable lying on the hospital bed with my legs suspended in the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If small pieces of solid material are suspended in a gas or a liquid, they hang or float in the gas or liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug is suspended in a saline solution.",
          "A cloud of smoke was suspended in the air."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suspenders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pair of narrow straps that stretch from the front of the trousers over your shoulders to the back to hold them up:",
        "examples": [
          "He stood with his thumbs under his suspenders.",
          "He was wearing red suspenders and a bow tie.",
          "These pants don't have any buttons for suspenders, so I'll have to use a belt instead.",
          "She wore navy and white pinstriped suspenders with navy pants.",
          "He looked very stylish in his black shirt and white suspenders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pair of straps that hold up a pair of pants, which are attached to the waist of the pants and stretch over the shoulders",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "suspending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from being active, either temporarily or permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "The ferry service has been suspended for the day because of bad weather.",
          "The country's president has suspended the constitution and assumed total power.",
          "When you go to the theatre, you have to be willing to suspend disbelief (= to act as if you believe that what you are seeing is real or true, although you know that it is not).",
          "I'm suspending judgment (= not forming an opinion) on the book I'm reading until I've finished it.",
          "Mr Young was given a six-month jail sentence, suspended for two years (= if he commits another crime within two years, he will have to go to prison for six months for his original crime)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is suspended from work, school, etc., they are temporarily not allowed to work, go to school, or take part in an activity because of having done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "She was suspended from school for fighting.",
          "He was suspended for four games after arguing with the referee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hang:",
        "examples": [
          "The builders worked on wooden platforms, suspended by ropes from the roof of the building.",
          "It was very uncomfortable lying on the hospital bed with my legs suspended in the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If small pieces of solid material are suspended in a gas or a liquid, they hang or float in the gas or liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug is suspended in a saline solution.",
          "A cloud of smoke was suspended in the air."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suspense": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of excitement or nervousness that you have when you are waiting for something to happen and are uncertain about what it is going to be:",
        "examples": [
          "She kept him in suspense for several days before she said that she would marry him.",
          "The suspense is killing me (= I am extremely eager to know what is going to happen).",
          "There is a gradual build-up of suspense throughout the film, until it comes to an unexpected ending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of excitement or anxiety while waiting for something uncertain to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The suspense of waiting for her answer nearly drove him crazy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suspenseful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing a feeling of excitement or nervousness because you are waiting for something to happen or are uncertain about what is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "a suspenseful thriller"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suspension": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of stopping something happening, operating, etc. for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The suspension of fighting is to take effect at 6 a.m. on Monday.",
          "There have been calls for the drug's immediate suspension, following reports that it has dangerous side effects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a punishment in which a person is temporarily not allowed to work, go to school, or take part in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The union is protesting about the suspension of a restaurant worker.",
          "The player is likely to receive a three-game suspension following an incident in yesterday's game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "equipment attached to the wheels of a vehicle that reduces the uncomfortable effects of going over road surfaces that are not even",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid in which small pieces of solid are contained, but not dissolved:",
        "examples": [
          "a suspension of fine cornflour in corn oil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making someone leave a job or school or stop doing an activity, usually as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Stevens will begin his three-day suspension Tuesday.",
          "[ U ] Students who are warned twice may face suspension."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of stopping something from happening or continuing either temporarily or permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "suspension of sth Suspension of foreign economic aid would have a crippling effect on the country.",
          "The group has seen the value of its shares fall by more than 95% in the six months leading up to last week's suspension of trading.",
          "indefinite/permanent/temporary suspension"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of temporarily stopping an employee from working, often because they have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "two-week/six-month/one-year, etc. suspension She intends to appeal against her six-month suspension."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suspicion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a belief or idea that something may be true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] I have a suspicion that he only asked me out because my brother persuaded him to.",
          "She had a nagging/sneaking suspicion that she might have sent the letter to the wrong address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling or belief that someone has committed a crime or done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'm arresting you on suspicion of illegally possessing drugs,\" said the police officer.",
          "In these cases, the parents usually come under suspicion.",
          "usually UK She is under suspicion of murder.",
          "In this particular case, they are above/beyond suspicion (= cannot be thought to be guilty).",
          "His strange behaviour aroused/raised his neighbours' suspicions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "doubt or lack of trust:",
        "examples": [
          "Since they discovered the truth about his background, his colleagues have regarded him with suspicion.",
          "They feel that she harbours (= has) suspicions of their politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave just a suspicion of a smile.",
          "I have a suspicion of doubt about whether I should accept his invitation or not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling or belief that something is likely or true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] There are suspicions that he may not be able to play at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the belief that someone is guilty of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] His strange behavior raised suspicions among his co-workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lack of belief in someone or something; doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "Because he was a new arrival, other workers looked at him with suspicion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suspicions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a belief or idea that something may be true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] I have a suspicion that he only asked me out because my brother persuaded him to.",
          "She had a nagging/sneaking suspicion that she might have sent the letter to the wrong address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling or belief that someone has committed a crime or done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I'm arresting you on suspicion of illegally possessing drugs,\" said the police officer.",
          "In these cases, the parents usually come under suspicion.",
          "usually UK She is under suspicion of murder.",
          "In this particular case, they are above/beyond suspicion (= cannot be thought to be guilty).",
          "His strange behaviour aroused/raised his neighbours' suspicions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "doubt or lack of trust:",
        "examples": [
          "Since they discovered the truth about his background, his colleagues have regarded him with suspicion.",
          "They feel that she harbours (= has) suspicions of their politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave just a suspicion of a smile.",
          "I have a suspicion of doubt about whether I should accept his invitation or not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling or belief that something is likely or true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] There are suspicions that he may not be able to play at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the belief that someone is guilty of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] His strange behavior raised suspicions among his co-workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lack of belief in someone or something; doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "Because he was a new arrival, other workers looked at him with suspicion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suspicious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel that something illegal is happening or that something is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Her behaviour was very suspicious.",
          "The fire at the bank is being treated as suspicious.",
          "It's a little suspicious that no one knows where he was at the time of the murder.",
          "There were some suspicious characters hanging around outside.",
          "There's a suspicious-looking van parked at the end of the street.",
          "His new book bears a suspicious resemblance to a book written by someone else. (= His book is so similar to the other book that it seems as if he has copied it.)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling doubt or no trust in someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "His colleagues became suspicious (= thought that there was something wrong) when he did not appear at work, since he was always punctual.",
          "They are deeply/highly (= very) suspicious of one another/of each other's motives.",
          "My mother has a very suspicious nature (= does not trust people)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling doubt or a lack of trust:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the workers were suspicious of the labor agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel that something illegal is happening or that something is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Last night’s fire at the bank is being treated as suspicious.",
          "Neighbors were asked if they had noticed anything suspicious."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suspiciously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that makes you think that something is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "He looked at her suspiciously.",
          "The children are suspiciously quiet (= are so quiet that they are probably doing something wrong).",
          "His hair is suspiciously black (= looks darker than it should be, and is therefore probably not natural) for a man of his age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that makes you think someone is guilty of something wrong or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "The officers noticed two men acting suspiciously (= as if they were doing something wrong)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that makes you think something may be true:",
        "examples": [
          "She brushed away what looked suspiciously like (= looked as if it probably was) a tear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that causes or expresses doubt or a lack of trust:",
        "examples": [
          "Our mayor won election by a suspiciously narrow margin.",
          "Her eyes narrowed suspiciously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that makes you feel that something is likely or true:",
        "examples": [
          "The envelope contained something that looked suspiciously like airline tickets (= seemed likely to be airline tickets)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to realize, understand, or discover something:",
        "examples": [
          "As you've probably sussed by now, Chris likes football.",
          "The Government has sussed that middle-class parents are better at getting their children into good schools.",
          "I kept waking up with a headache and in the end I sussed what was causing it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand what someone wants to do or what they are like:",
        "examples": [
          "Any barmaid can suss a man like him straight away.",
          "Surely she realizes that I've sussed her?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sussex": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of southeastern England that used to be a county (= an area with its own local government). In 1974 it was divided into the counties of East Sussex and West Sussex:",
        "examples": [
          "According to the Met Office records, the sunniest place in Britain is Bognor, in Sussex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of dark brown cow, originally bred in Sussex, that is kept for its meat:",
        "examples": [
          "He introduced Sussex cattle onto the estate.",
          "They had a successful business breeding Sussex beef cattle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sustain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy looks set to sustain its growth into next year.",
          "He seems to find it difficult to sustain relationships with women.",
          "US The judge sustained (= accepted) the lawyer's objection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep alive:",
        "examples": [
          "The soil in this part of the world is not rich enough to sustain a large population."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suffer or experience, especially damage or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "She sustained multiple injuries in the accident.",
          "Most buildings sustained only minimal damage in the earthquake.",
          "The company has sustained heavy losses this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support emotionally:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sustained by the strength of her religious faith.",
          "The love of my family and friends sustained me through my ordeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of making a note sound for longer, or a note that is made longer in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The instrument has a tone all of its own, and a sustain that goes on for ever.",
          "The keyboard can produce a range of effects such as sustain, glissando, echo, etc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something in operation; maintain:",
        "examples": [
          "It is hard to see what will sustain them when they have no income."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suffer or experience damage or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "She sustained serious injuries in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support someone emotionally:",
        "examples": [
          "Throughout the ordeal, he was sustained by the belief that he would get home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or allow something to continue for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The board accepted that the growth rates could not be sustained indefinitely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience loss, injury, or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "As a result of the oil spill, BP sustained heavy losses.",
          "The port sustained severe damage in the storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide support for an idea, statement, legal argument, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The data meant the government could not sustain its argument that lower duty on fuel would lead to lower spending on schools and hospitals.",
          "Only in one case could the auditors find evidence to sustain a claim of criminal behaviour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sustainable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to continue over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "That sort of extreme diet is not sustainable over a long period.",
          "Solutions put in place now must be sustainable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing, or made in a way that causes, little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "A large international meeting was held with the aim of promoting sustainable development in all countries.",
          "The website encourages sustainable fashion through swapping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be maintained or continued:",
        "examples": [
          "The growth momentum is likely to be sustainable into next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to continue at the same level for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Marketing plays a key role in a company's plan for sustainable business development.",
          "sustainable/growth/success/value The question of how to achieve long-term sustainable growth in shareholder value is re-emerging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using methods that do not harm the environment so that natural resources are still available in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The ethical brand donates 10% of profits to support sustainable development.",
          "sustainable communities/energy sources"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sustained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continuing for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "The president's speech was greeted by sustained applause."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "determined:",
        "examples": [
          "We must make a sustained effort to get this task finished this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuing for a time:",
        "examples": [
          "sustained applause",
          "We’ll have to make a sustained effort to finish this job on time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuing at a particular level for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "sustained economic growth/downturn/recovery The necessary underlying economic conditions for a sustained recovery appear to be in place.",
          "For the trade deficit to fall on a sustained basis, export growth would need to outstrip import growth by a hefty margin.",
          "sustained commitment/effort/success"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sustaining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy looks set to sustain its growth into next year.",
          "He seems to find it difficult to sustain relationships with women.",
          "US The judge sustained (= accepted) the lawyer's objection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep alive:",
        "examples": [
          "The soil in this part of the world is not rich enough to sustain a large population."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suffer or experience, especially damage or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "She sustained multiple injuries in the accident.",
          "Most buildings sustained only minimal damage in the earthquake.",
          "The company has sustained heavy losses this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support emotionally:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sustained by the strength of her religious faith.",
          "The love of my family and friends sustained me through my ordeal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sustains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy looks set to sustain its growth into next year.",
          "He seems to find it difficult to sustain relationships with women.",
          "US The judge sustained (= accepted) the lawyer's objection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep alive:",
        "examples": [
          "The soil in this part of the world is not rich enough to sustain a large population."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suffer or experience, especially damage or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "She sustained multiple injuries in the accident.",
          "Most buildings sustained only minimal damage in the earthquake.",
          "The company has sustained heavy losses this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support emotionally:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sustained by the strength of her religious faith.",
          "The love of my family and friends sustained me through my ordeal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of making a note sound for longer, or a note that is made longer in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The instrument has a tone all of its own, and a sustain that goes on for ever.",
          "The keyboard can produce a range of effects such as sustain, glissando, echo, etc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something in operation; maintain:",
        "examples": [
          "It is hard to see what will sustain them when they have no income."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suffer or experience damage or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "She sustained serious injuries in the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support someone emotionally:",
        "examples": [
          "Throughout the ordeal, he was sustained by the belief that he would get home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or allow something to continue for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The board accepted that the growth rates could not be sustained indefinitely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience loss, injury, or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "As a result of the oil spill, BP sustained heavy losses.",
          "The port sustained severe damage in the storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide support for an idea, statement, legal argument, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The data meant the government could not sustain its argument that lower duty on fuel would lead to lower spending on schools and hospitals.",
          "Only in one case could the auditors find evidence to sustain a claim of criminal behaviour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sustenance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "food:",
        "examples": [
          "During this freezing weather, the food put out by householders is the only form of sustenance that the birds have."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability of food to provide people and animals with what they need to make them strong and healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "A stick of celery does not provide much sustenance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emotional or mental support:",
        "examples": [
          "When her husband died, she drew sustenance from/she found sustenance in her religious beliefs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food, or the energy and other things food provides people and animals to keep them strong and healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "The ranch animals get a lot of their sustenance from grazing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "suv": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for sport utility vehicle or sports utility vehicle: a large powerful car with an engine that supplies power to all four wheels:",
        "examples": [
          "The company recently officially launched its first all-electric SUV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for sport utility vehicle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for sport utility vehicle: a large car with an engine that supplies power to all four wheels, that is normally used as a passenger vehicle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "suvs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for sport utility vehicle or sports utility vehicle: a large powerful car with an engine that supplies power to all four wheels:",
        "examples": [
          "The company recently officially launched its first all-electric SUV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for sport utility vehicle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for sport utility vehicle: a large car with an engine that supplies power to all four wheels, that is normally used as a passenger vehicle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "svelte": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "attractively thin, graceful, and stylish",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swab": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a cut or for taking a small amount of substance from a body, or the substance itself that can then be tested:",
        "examples": [
          "The nurse cleaned the cut on my leg with a swab.",
          "\"I'm just going to take a swab of your ear,\" said the doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of soft material on a short stick:",
        "examples": [
          "Use a cotton swab to clean your ears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wash a surface, especially the open, flat areas of a ship, with a wet cloth or mop",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clean a cut or take a small amount of substance from a body using a small piece of soft material",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of soft material at the end of a thin stick, used esp. for cleaning something or for putting on medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "a cotton swab"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stolen goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The cartoon showed a picture of a robber carrying a bag with \"swag\" written on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "free things that you are given, for example at an event:",
        "examples": [
          "The bag was full of swag from the conference: coupons, samples, pens, etc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "possessions wrapped in a cloth and carried by a person who does not have a home or a job, but walks around from place to place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fashionable and confident appearance or way of behaving:",
        "examples": [
          "That girl's got swag."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of material hung above a window as a decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "The dining room has curtains with swags."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a chain of flowers, leaves, fruit, etc. hung as a decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "a mantelpiece decorated with swags of holly"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swagger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to walk or behave in a way that shows that you are very confident and think that you are important:",
        "examples": [
          "They swaggered into the room.",
          "swagger around A group of young men swaggered around outside the bar.",
          "His swaggering self-confidence irritates many people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of walking or behaving that shows you are confident:",
        "examples": [
          "a swagger He walked out of the room with a self-confident swagger.",
          "Underneath all his swagger he's actually pretty nervous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk, esp. with a swinging movement, in a way that shows that you are confident and think you are important:",
        "examples": [
          "He swaggered into the room just like any bully would."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swahili": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a language spoken by many people in East Africa, often as a second language. It is used especially between people who speak different first languages.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swallow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause food, drink, pills, etc. to move from your mouth into your stomach by using the muscles of your throat:",
        "examples": [
          "My throat is so sore that it really hurts when I swallow.",
          "He put a grape into his mouth and swallowed it whole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use the muscles of your throat, as if moving something from your mouth into your stomach, because you are nervous or frightened, or are about to say something:",
        "examples": [
          "He swallowed hard and said, \"Dad, I have something to tell you.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something large swallows (up) another thing, it makes it disappear or stop existing separately by making it part of itself:",
        "examples": [
          "An increasing amount of the countryside is being swallowed (up) by the town.",
          "Many small businesses have been swallowed (up) by large companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use or take away a large part of something valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "Taxes have swallowed up nearly half of my pay increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept something without question or without expressing disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Not surprisingly, this excuse was too much for them to swallow.",
          "He swallowed her story whole.",
          "She swallowed his sales pitch hook, line, and sinker (= believed it completely)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not express or show something:",
        "examples": [
          "She swallowed her disappointment, saying, \"That's OK, it doesn't matter.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of using the muscles of your throat, or the amount of something you move into your stomach from your mouth by using the muscles of your throat:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave a swallow, then began speaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small bird with pointed wings and a tail with two points that flies quickly and catches insects to eat as it flies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force food or liquid in your mouth to move into your stomach by use of the muscles of your throat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My throat is so sore that it really hurts when I swallow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept something without question or without expressing disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Not surprisingly, this excuse was too much for them to swallow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not to express or show feelings or emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "I swallowed my anger and tried to be friendly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various types of small bird with pointed wings and a tail shaped like a fork, which flies quickly, catching insects",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of forcing food or liquid in your mouth to move into your stomach, or an amount taken into your stomach at one time :",
        "examples": [
          "He said he only wanted one swallow of milk – but it was a big one!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an activity or process swallows or swallows up a lot of resources, it uses a lot of time, money, or people:",
        "examples": [
          "The luxury brand swallowed over $3 billion in its first ten years of being taken over.",
          "High house prices mean that a much larger percentage of a family's income is now being swallowed up by the mortgage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company swallows or swallows up a smaller one, it buys it and makes it part of its own business:",
        "examples": [
          "The small family firm was at risk of getting swallowed up by foreign competitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept something without doubting or questioning it:",
        "examples": [
          "The MP expenses scandal revealed abuses that the taxpayer could not swallow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swallowed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause food, drink, pills, etc. to move from your mouth into your stomach by using the muscles of your throat:",
        "examples": [
          "My throat is so sore that it really hurts when I swallow.",
          "He put a grape into his mouth and swallowed it whole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use the muscles of your throat, as if moving something from your mouth into your stomach, because you are nervous or frightened, or are about to say something:",
        "examples": [
          "He swallowed hard and said, \"Dad, I have something to tell you.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something large swallows (up) another thing, it makes it disappear or stop existing separately by making it part of itself:",
        "examples": [
          "An increasing amount of the countryside is being swallowed (up) by the town.",
          "Many small businesses have been swallowed (up) by large companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use or take away a large part of something valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "Taxes have swallowed up nearly half of my pay increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept something without question or without expressing disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Not surprisingly, this excuse was too much for them to swallow.",
          "He swallowed her story whole.",
          "She swallowed his sales pitch hook, line, and sinker (= believed it completely)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not express or show something:",
        "examples": [
          "She swallowed her disappointment, saying, \"That's OK, it doesn't matter.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swallowing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause food, drink, pills, etc. to move from your mouth into your stomach by using the muscles of your throat:",
        "examples": [
          "My throat is so sore that it really hurts when I swallow.",
          "He put a grape into his mouth and swallowed it whole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use the muscles of your throat, as if moving something from your mouth into your stomach, because you are nervous or frightened, or are about to say something:",
        "examples": [
          "He swallowed hard and said, \"Dad, I have something to tell you.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something large swallows (up) another thing, it makes it disappear or stop existing separately by making it part of itself:",
        "examples": [
          "An increasing amount of the countryside is being swallowed (up) by the town.",
          "Many small businesses have been swallowed (up) by large companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use or take away a large part of something valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "Taxes have swallowed up nearly half of my pay increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept something without question or without expressing disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Not surprisingly, this excuse was too much for them to swallow.",
          "He swallowed her story whole.",
          "She swallowed his sales pitch hook, line, and sinker (= believed it completely)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not express or show something:",
        "examples": [
          "She swallowed her disappointment, saying, \"That's OK, it doesn't matter.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swallows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause food, drink, pills, etc. to move from your mouth into your stomach by using the muscles of your throat:",
        "examples": [
          "My throat is so sore that it really hurts when I swallow.",
          "He put a grape into his mouth and swallowed it whole."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use the muscles of your throat, as if moving something from your mouth into your stomach, because you are nervous or frightened, or are about to say something:",
        "examples": [
          "He swallowed hard and said, \"Dad, I have something to tell you.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something large swallows (up) another thing, it makes it disappear or stop existing separately by making it part of itself:",
        "examples": [
          "An increasing amount of the countryside is being swallowed (up) by the town.",
          "Many small businesses have been swallowed (up) by large companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use or take away a large part of something valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "Taxes have swallowed up nearly half of my pay increase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept something without question or without expressing disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Not surprisingly, this excuse was too much for them to swallow.",
          "He swallowed her story whole.",
          "She swallowed his sales pitch hook, line, and sinker (= believed it completely)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not express or show something:",
        "examples": [
          "She swallowed her disappointment, saying, \"That's OK, it doesn't matter.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of using the muscles of your throat, or the amount of something you move into your stomach from your mouth by using the muscles of your throat:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave a swallow, then began speaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small bird with pointed wings and a tail with two points that flies quickly and catches insects to eat as it flies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force food or liquid in your mouth to move into your stomach by use of the muscles of your throat:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My throat is so sore that it really hurts when I swallow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept something without question or without expressing disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Not surprisingly, this excuse was too much for them to swallow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not to express or show feelings or emotions:",
        "examples": [
          "I swallowed my anger and tried to be friendly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various types of small bird with pointed wings and a tail shaped like a fork, which flies quickly, catching insects",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of forcing food or liquid in your mouth to move into your stomach, or an amount taken into your stomach at one time :",
        "examples": [
          "He said he only wanted one swallow of milk – but it was a big one!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an activity or process swallows or swallows up a lot of resources, it uses a lot of time, money, or people:",
        "examples": [
          "The luxury brand swallowed over $3 billion in its first ten years of being taken over.",
          "High house prices mean that a much larger percentage of a family's income is now being swallowed up by the mortgage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a company swallows or swallows up a smaller one, it buys it and makes it part of its own business:",
        "examples": [
          "The small family firm was at risk of getting swallowed up by foreign competitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept something without doubting or questioning it:",
        "examples": [
          "The MP expenses scandal revealed abuses that the taxpayer could not swallow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of swim",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of swim",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swamp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an area of) very wet, soft land:",
        "examples": [
          "an alligator-infested swamp",
          "The Everglades are an area of swamp in southern Florida."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a place or thing with a large amount of water:",
        "examples": [
          "High tides have swamped the coast.",
          "be swamped by The boat was swamped by an enormous wave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something swamps a person, system, or place, more of it arrives than can be easily dealt with:",
        "examples": [
          "Foreign cars have swamped the UK market.",
          "be swamped with I'm swamped with work at the moment.",
          "Don't let feelings of depression swamp you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If clothes swamp you, they are much too big for you.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of very wet, soft land:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Alligators live in these swamps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a place or thing with a large amount of water:",
        "examples": [
          "The boat was swamped by an enormous wave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have too many of something, or to give someone too much to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Foreign cars have swamped the market.",
          "We’ve been swamped with emergencies today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have too many of something, or give someone too much to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Huge volumes of fake designer brands have swamped the EU market.",
          "be swamped with sth After the severe storms, insurance companies are expecting to be swamped with claims.",
          "be swamped by sth Consumers are feeling swamped by high levels of credit card debt.",
          "We've all been swamped with work since the policy changes.",
          "swamped with calls/emails/letters"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swamped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a place or thing with a large amount of water:",
        "examples": [
          "High tides have swamped the coast.",
          "be swamped by The boat was swamped by an enormous wave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something swamps a person, system, or place, more of it arrives than can be easily dealt with:",
        "examples": [
          "Foreign cars have swamped the UK market.",
          "be swamped with I'm swamped with work at the moment.",
          "Don't let feelings of depression swamp you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If clothes swamp you, they are much too big for you.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swampland": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of swamp",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swamps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an area of) very wet, soft land:",
        "examples": [
          "an alligator-infested swamp",
          "The Everglades are an area of swamp in southern Florida."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a place or thing with a large amount of water:",
        "examples": [
          "High tides have swamped the coast.",
          "be swamped by The boat was swamped by an enormous wave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something swamps a person, system, or place, more of it arrives than can be easily dealt with:",
        "examples": [
          "Foreign cars have swamped the UK market.",
          "be swamped with I'm swamped with work at the moment.",
          "Don't let feelings of depression swamp you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If clothes swamp you, they are much too big for you.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of very wet, soft land:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Alligators live in these swamps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a place or thing with a large amount of water:",
        "examples": [
          "The boat was swamped by an enormous wave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have too many of something, or to give someone too much to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Foreign cars have swamped the market.",
          "We’ve been swamped with emergencies today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have too many of something, or give someone too much to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Huge volumes of fake designer brands have swamped the EU market.",
          "be swamped with sth After the severe storms, insurance companies are expecting to be swamped with claims.",
          "be swamped by sth Consumers are feeling swamped by high levels of credit card debt.",
          "We've all been swamped with work since the policy changes.",
          "swamped with calls/emails/letters"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, usually white bird with a long neck that lives on rivers and lakes:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched the swans glide by."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel, move, or behave in a relaxed way for pleasure and without worrying that others may feel annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "She swanned into the room, carrying a glass of wine, taking no notice of the fact that she'd kept us all waiting for hours.",
          "He's been swanning around the States (= travelling and not doing any work) all summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various types of a large, usually white bird with a long neck that lives on rivers and lakes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swanky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very expensive and fashionable, in a way that is intended to attract people's attention and admiration:",
        "examples": [
          "We stayed in a swanky hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving too confidently:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sick of his swanky talk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expensive and fashionable, and therefore admirable or desirable:",
        "examples": [
          "a swanky new restaurant"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, usually white bird with a long neck that lives on rivers and lakes:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched the swans glide by."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel, move, or behave in a relaxed way for pleasure and without worrying that others may feel annoyed:",
        "examples": [
          "She swanned into the room, carrying a glass of wine, taking no notice of the fact that she'd kept us all waiting for hours.",
          "He's been swanning around the States (= travelling and not doing any work) all summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of various types of a large, usually white bird with a long neck that lives on rivers and lakes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give something and be given something else instead:",
        "examples": [
          "When you've finished reading your book, and I've finished mine, can we swap?",
          "We swapped addresses with the people we met on holiday.",
          "When he got a job in a bank, he had to swap his jeans and T-shirt for a suit (= he had to wear formal clothes instead of informal ones).",
          "[ + two objects ] I'll swap you my chocolate bar for your peanuts.",
          "We spent the evening swapping (= telling each other) stories/jokes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exchange, or something that is going to be or has been exchanged:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought Sam's lunch looked better than mine, so we did a swap.",
          "UK This comic is a swap (= something that was exchanged) that I got from Nick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange one thing for another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The two computers can easily swap data."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange one investment for another:",
        "examples": [
          "Lenders agreed to swap part of Eurotunnel's £8.8 billion debt for shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange payments on a loan in one currency for those in another:",
        "examples": [
          "The county will swap its variable-rate interest payments for the certainty of a fixed rate payment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange something you have for something else:",
        "examples": [
          "John and Marla agreed to swap offices.",
          "swap sth for sth Most consumers said they wouldn't swap the product for a cheaper own-label brand.",
          "swap sth with sb Do you want to swap seats with me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which one investment is exchanged for another:",
        "examples": [
          "Many investors carry out debt-for-equity swaps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which payments on a loan in one currency are exchanged for those in another:",
        "examples": [
          "A firm that wants a US dollar loan can arrange with a firm that wants a floating rate Yen loan for an interest rate swap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone exchanges something they have for something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Her boss suggested they do a job swap for a day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swapped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swapping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swaps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give something and be given something else instead:",
        "examples": [
          "When you've finished reading your book, and I've finished mine, can we swap?",
          "We swapped addresses with the people we met on holiday.",
          "When he got a job in a bank, he had to swap his jeans and T-shirt for a suit (= he had to wear formal clothes instead of informal ones).",
          "[ + two objects ] I'll swap you my chocolate bar for your peanuts.",
          "We spent the evening swapping (= telling each other) stories/jokes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exchange, or something that is going to be or has been exchanged:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought Sam's lunch looked better than mine, so we did a swap.",
          "UK This comic is a swap (= something that was exchanged) that I got from Nick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange one thing for another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The two computers can easily swap data."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange one investment for another:",
        "examples": [
          "Lenders agreed to swap part of Eurotunnel's £8.8 billion debt for shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange payments on a loan in one currency for those in another:",
        "examples": [
          "The county will swap its variable-rate interest payments for the certainty of a fixed rate payment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange something you have for something else:",
        "examples": [
          "John and Marla agreed to swap offices.",
          "swap sth for sth Most consumers said they wouldn't swap the product for a cheaper own-label brand.",
          "swap sth with sb Do you want to swap seats with me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which one investment is exchanged for another:",
        "examples": [
          "Many investors carry out debt-for-equity swaps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which payments on a loan in one currency are exchanged for those in another:",
        "examples": [
          "A firm that wants a US dollar loan can arrange with a firm that wants a floating rate Yen loan for an interest rate swap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone exchanges something they have for something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Her boss suggested they do a job swap for a day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swarm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large group of insects all moving together:",
        "examples": [
          "a swarm of bees/wasps/ants/locusts",
          "The dead sheep was covered with swarms of flies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of people all moving together:",
        "examples": [
          "A swarm of/Swarms of photographers followed the star's car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When insects swarm, they come together in a large group.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When people swarm somewhere, they move there in a large group or in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "During the summer, tourists swarm the little beachside town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of insects, esp. bees, or any large, busy group:",
        "examples": [
          "Swarms of reporters descended on the little town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a large group:",
        "examples": [
          "In summer, mosquitoes swarm around that pond.",
          "The playground swarmed with little kids."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swarmed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When insects swarm, they come together in a large group.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When people swarm somewhere, they move there in a large group or in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "During the summer, tourists swarm the little beachside town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swarming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When insects swarm, they come together in a large group.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When people swarm somewhere, they move there in a large group or in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "During the summer, tourists swarm the little beachside town."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swastika": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a symbol in the form of a cross with each of its arms bent at a 90° angle halfway along, used as the symbol of the Nazi party and by people who support the ideas of the Nazi party, particularly antisemitism (= cruel and unfair treatment of Jewish people) and white supremacy (= the belief that white people are better than people of other races):",
        "examples": [
          "Since its adoption by the National Socialist Party of Adolf Hitler, the swastika has been associated with Nazism, fascism, racism, and white supremacy.",
          "The display of swastikas and other Nazi symbols is prohibited in Germany.",
          "Four people were accused of hate crimes after swastikas and racial epithets were found painted on the walls of the school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol in the form of a cross with each of its arms bent at a 90° angle halfway along, used as a religious symbol or symbol of good luck in some cultures and religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism:",
        "examples": [
          "It might be disconcerting to see the swastika motif on these textiles, but in Bhutanese Buddhism, this symbol means eternity.",
          "In India, the right-angled swastika is commonly seen as a sign of good luck.",
          "The word swastika comes from a Sanskrit word meaning a lucky or auspicious object."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol in the form of a cross with each of its arms bent at a 90° angle halfway along, used as the symbol of the Nazi party and by people who support the ideas of the Nazi party, particularly antisemitism (= cruel and unfair treatment of Jewish people) and white supremacy (= the belief that white people are better than people of other races)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol in the form of a cross with each of its arms bent at a 90° angle halfway along, used as a religious symbol or symbol of good luck in some cultures and religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swastikas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a symbol in the form of a cross with each of its arms bent at a 90° angle halfway along, used as the symbol of the Nazi party and by people who support the ideas of the Nazi party, particularly antisemitism (= cruel and unfair treatment of Jewish people) and white supremacy (= the belief that white people are better than people of other races):",
        "examples": [
          "Since its adoption by the National Socialist Party of Adolf Hitler, the swastika has been associated with Nazism, fascism, racism, and white supremacy.",
          "The display of swastikas and other Nazi symbols is prohibited in Germany.",
          "Four people were accused of hate crimes after swastikas and racial epithets were found painted on the walls of the school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol in the form of a cross with each of its arms bent at a 90° angle halfway along, used as a religious symbol or symbol of good luck in some cultures and religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism:",
        "examples": [
          "It might be disconcerting to see the swastika motif on these textiles, but in Bhutanese Buddhism, this symbol means eternity.",
          "In India, the right-angled swastika is commonly seen as a sign of good luck.",
          "The word swastika comes from a Sanskrit word meaning a lucky or auspicious object."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol in the form of a cross with each of its arms bent at a 90° angle halfway along, used as the symbol of the Nazi party and by people who support the ideas of the Nazi party, particularly antisemitism (= cruel and unfair treatment of Jewish people) and white supremacy (= the belief that white people are better than people of other races)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol in the form of a cross with each of its arms bent at a 90° angle halfway along, used as a religious symbol or symbol of good luck in some cultures and religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit something, especially an insect, with a flat object or your hand:",
        "examples": [
          "I swatted the fly with a rolled-up newspaper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something, especially a ball, very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "He tried to swat the ball too hard, and missed it entirely.",
          "Federer swatted the ball effortlessly past his opponent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of hitting something, especially an insect, with a flat object or your hand:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave the mosquito a swat.",
          "She landed a playful swat on his arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "fly swat I tried to kill the bee with a fly swat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of hitting something, especially a ball, very hard:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave the ball a fierce swat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something hard by suddenly swinging your hand or an object:",
        "examples": [
          "I swatted the fly with a folded newspaper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swatting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of making a false report of a serious emergency so that a SWAT team (= a group of officers trained to deal with dangerous situations) will go to a person's home, by someone who wants to frighten, upset, or cause problems for that person:",
        "examples": [
          "Swatting has become an increasingly popular harassment tactic among online gamers.",
          "A \"swatting\" hoax led to police shooting dead a 28-year-old man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly from side to side:",
        "examples": [
          "The trees were swaying in the wind.",
          "The movement of the ship caused the mast to sway from side to side/back and forth.",
          "A drunk was standing in the middle of the street, swaying uncertainly and trying hard to stay upright."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to move or change:",
        "examples": [
          "Recent developments have swayed the balance of power in the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone to believe or do one thing rather than another:",
        "examples": [
          "Her speech failed to sway her colleagues into supporting the plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "control or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "In the 1980s, the organization came under the sway of (= became strongly influenced by) Christian fundamentalism.",
          "Her parents no longer seem to have much sway over her.",
          "The party could hold sway (= have an important influence) on some crucial votes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly from side to side:",
        "examples": [
          "The trees sway in the wind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone to believe or to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Were you swayed by her arguments?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow movement from side to side:",
        "examples": [
          "The car showed lots of sway in crosswinds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to persuade:",
        "examples": [
          "As a young musician, he fell under the sway of Louis Armstrong.",
          "Large corporations hold sway with Congress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swayed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly from side to side:",
        "examples": [
          "The trees were swaying in the wind.",
          "The movement of the ship caused the mast to sway from side to side/back and forth.",
          "A drunk was standing in the middle of the street, swaying uncertainly and trying hard to stay upright."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to move or change:",
        "examples": [
          "Recent developments have swayed the balance of power in the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone to believe or do one thing rather than another:",
        "examples": [
          "Her speech failed to sway her colleagues into supporting the plan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swaying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly from side to side:",
        "examples": [
          "The trees were swaying in the wind.",
          "The movement of the ship caused the mast to sway from side to side/back and forth.",
          "A drunk was standing in the middle of the street, swaying uncertainly and trying hard to stay upright."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to move or change:",
        "examples": [
          "Recent developments have swayed the balance of power in the region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to persuade someone to believe or do one thing rather than another:",
        "examples": [
          "Her speech failed to sway her colleagues into supporting the plan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use words that are rude or offensive as a way of emphasizing what you mean or as a way of insulting someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a real shock, the first time I heard my mother swear.",
          "When the cab driver started to swear at him, he walked away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to promise or say firmly that you are telling the truth or that you will do something or behave in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know anything about what happened, I swear (it).",
          "[ + (that) ] You might find it difficult to believe, but I swear (that) the guy just came up to me and gave me the money.",
          "UK informal She swore blind (= promised definitely) (that) she didn't know what had happened to the money.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] New gang members must swear to obey the gang leaders at all times.",
          "In some countries, witnesses in court have to swear on the Bible.",
          "I swore an oath to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.",
          "A few of us knew what was going to happen, but we were sworn to secrecy (= we were made to promise to keep it a secret).",
          "I think his birthday is on the 5th, but I wouldn't/couldn't swear to it (= I am not completely certain about it)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swearing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "rude or offensive language that someone uses, especially when they are angry",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swears": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use words that are rude or offensive as a way of emphasizing what you mean or as a way of insulting someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a real shock, the first time I heard my mother swear.",
          "When the cab driver started to swear at him, he walked away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to promise or say firmly that you are telling the truth or that you will do something or behave in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know anything about what happened, I swear (it).",
          "[ + (that) ] You might find it difficult to believe, but I swear (that) the guy just came up to me and gave me the money.",
          "UK informal She swore blind (= promised definitely) (that) she didn't know what had happened to the money.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] New gang members must swear to obey the gang leaders at all times.",
          "In some countries, witnesses in court have to swear on the Bible.",
          "I swore an oath to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.",
          "A few of us knew what was going to happen, but we were sworn to secrecy (= we were made to promise to keep it a secret).",
          "I think his birthday is on the 5th, but I wouldn't/couldn't swear to it (= I am not completely certain about it)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the clear, salty liquid that you pass through your skin:",
        "examples": [
          "dripping with/pouring with sweat The dancers were dripping with/pouring with sweat after a morning's rehearsal.",
          "covered in sweat By the time we'd climbed to the top of the hill, we were covered in sweat.",
          "bead of sweat She wiped the beads (= drops) of sweat from her forehead.",
          "figurative The cathedral was built by human toil and sweat (= effort)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a loose top and trousers, worn either by people who are training for a sport or exercising, or as informal clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "Sweats are certainly comfortable, but you can get bored with wearing them every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass sweat through the skin because you are hot, ill, or frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "It was so hot when we arrived in Tripoli that we started to sweat as soon as we got off the plane.",
          "sweat with The prisoners were sweating with fear.",
          "sweat like a pig informal I was so afraid, I was sweating like a pig (= sweating a lot)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something sweats, it produces drops of liquid on the outside:",
        "examples": [
          "sweat with The walls in older houses sometimes sweat with damp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work very hard to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Volunteers sweated to get the room ready for the dance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to worry about something:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a great boss, focused on managing the big picture and rarely sweating the details."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone not to worry about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Can't make the gig? Don't sweat it; you'll have plenty more chances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to worry about things that are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "don't sweat the small stuff Be positive, don't sweat the small stuff, and stop doing things you don't like."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to excrete a salty, colorless liquid through the skin, esp. when you are hot or frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sweating profusely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something sweats, it has drops of liquid on the outside:",
        "examples": [
          "The soda cans sweat in this humidity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "You may say you sweat if you feel worried:",
        "examples": [
          "We have to sweat about money because we don’t have much of it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the salty, colorless liquid that you excrete through your skin:",
        "examples": [
          "beads of sweat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sweat is also effort or work:",
        "examples": [
          "They lived off the sweat and toil of others."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving workers who are paid very little and who work many hours in very bad conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "The textile industry still relies to some extent on sweated labour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweater": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing, typically with long sleeves and made from wool, that is worn on the upper part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Put a sweater on if you're cold.",
          "a V-necked sweater"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick piece of clothing, typically with long sleeves, worn by ice hockey players on the upper part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Hockey sweaters bearing his name and number are worn by fans across the world.",
          "Canadian ice hockey fans care less about skin colour than whether the guy wearing the home sweater can score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a warm piece of clothing with long sleeves, made of knitted wool or other material and worn on the upper part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "a turtleneck sweater"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweaters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing, typically with long sleeves and made from wool, that is worn on the upper part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Put a sweater on if you're cold.",
          "a V-necked sweater"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick piece of clothing, typically with long sleeves, worn by ice hockey players on the upper part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Hockey sweaters bearing his name and number are worn by fans across the world.",
          "Canadian ice hockey fans care less about skin colour than whether the guy wearing the home sweater can score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a warm piece of clothing with long sleeves, made of knitted wool or other material and worn on the upper part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "a turtleneck sweater"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass sweat through the skin because you are hot, ill, or frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "It was so hot when we arrived in Tripoli that we started to sweat as soon as we got off the plane.",
          "sweat with The prisoners were sweating with fear.",
          "sweat like a pig informal I was so afraid, I was sweating like a pig (= sweating a lot)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something sweats, it produces drops of liquid on the outside:",
        "examples": [
          "sweat with The walls in older houses sometimes sweat with damp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work very hard to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Volunteers sweated to get the room ready for the dance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to worry about something:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a great boss, focused on managing the big picture and rarely sweating the details."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to tell someone not to worry about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Can't make the gig? Don't sweat it; you'll have plenty more chances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to worry about things that are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "don't sweat the small stuff Be positive, don't sweat the small stuff, and stop doing things you don't like."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweatpants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "pants made of thick cotton and worn esp. for exercising",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a loose top and trousers, worn either by people who are training for a sport or exercising, or as informal clothing:",
        "examples": [
          "Sweats are certainly comfortable, but you can get bored with wearing them every day.",
          "You can team these sneakers with everything from sweats to skirts.",
          "He was wearing old-style sweats in rainbow colors.",
          "He won a pair of official team sweats and wore them all the time.",
          "She was a personal trainer, so she spent most of her days in sweats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sweatpants, a sweatshirt, or both of these",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweatshirt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of informal clothing with long sleeves, usually made of thick cotton, worn on the upper part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "She was dressed casually in jeans and a sweatshirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shirt made of thick cotton that you pull over your head, worn for exercise or to keep warm:",
        "examples": [
          "He threw on a sweatshirt and jeans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweatshop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small factory where workers are paid very little and work many hours in very bad conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "sweatshop conditions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small factory where workers are paid very little and work many hours under bad conditions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where people work for long hours and very low pay in an unhealthy situation:",
        "examples": [
          "sweatshop conditions/products/workers The report claims many toy companies only worry about sweatshop conditions during periods of bad publicity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swede": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round vegetable with dark yellow flesh and a brown or purple skin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Sweden",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweden": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in northern Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swedish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Sweden, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Sweden",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to clean something, especially a floor by using a brush to collect the dirt into one place from which it can be removed:",
        "examples": [
          "sweep the floor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move, especially quickly and powerfully:",
        "examples": [
          "sweep into Everyone looked up as she swept into the room.",
          "sweep through The fire swept (= spread quickly) through the house.",
          "sweep into power The National Party swept into power (= easily won the election) with a majority of almost 200."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly spread through and influence an area:",
        "examples": [
          "A 1970s fashion revival is sweeping Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel across all of an area, especially when looking for something:",
        "examples": [
          "American minesweepers are sweeping the Arabian Sea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a road, river, range of mountains, set of steps, etc. sweeps in a particular direction, they follow a particular curved path:",
        "examples": [
          "The road sweeps down to the coast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove and/or take in a particular direction, especially in a fast and powerful way:",
        "examples": [
          "sweep someone/something away A large wave swept away half the sandcastle.",
          "sweep something into something She swept the pile of papers and books into her bag.",
          "be swept out to sea The boat was swept out to sea (= away from land) by the tide.",
          "sweep someone/something aside Government troops swept aside the rebel forces (= caused them to move away from the area in which they were)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win all the parts of a competition, or to win very easily:",
        "examples": [
          "The Yankees swept the four-game series with the Blue Jays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movement, especially a quick, powerful one or one to search an area:",
        "examples": [
          "sweep of With a sweep (= horizontal movement) of its tail, the alligator knocked her under the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, often curved, area of land, sea, river, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "sweep of A broad sweep of flat countryside stretched to the horizon in all directions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sweeping something to clean it:",
        "examples": [
          "a sweep I've given the kitchen floor a sweep (= I have swept it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "old-fashioned for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, an attacking hit in which the batter (= the player who tries to hit the ball) bends their knees and moves down while hitting the ball on the left side for a right-handed batter or on the right side for a left-handed batter:",
        "examples": [
          "The batter top-edged a sweep and was caught at deep square leg.",
          "Most of his runs came from sweeps off the spinners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when measurements of the number of people watching different television stations are made so that the cost of advertising on each station can be set:",
        "examples": [
          "It was deliberately broadcast during the sweeps for shock value."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clean a floor or other surface by using a brush to collect the dirt into one place from which it can be removed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She sweeps the street in front of her house.",
          "[ M ] The classroom is filthy – could you sweep it out?",
          "[ I ] I swept under every piece of furniture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove or take something in a particular direction, esp. suddenly and with force:",
        "examples": [
          "She paused, sweeping a hair from her brow.",
          "[ M ] Floodwaters were sweeping away gardens and driving residents to higher ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly and sometimes forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] A stiff breeze swept across the parking lot.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He would sweep through the room shaking hands with everyone.",
          "[ T ] Our headlights were sweeping the trees ahead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to win all the parts of a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "New York swept their series with Vancouver, 3-0."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large movement across an area:",
        "examples": [
          "the sweep of the clock’s hour hand",
          "a police sweep"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The sweep of an idea or piece of writing is the range of its subject:",
        "examples": [
          "He is aware of the epic sweep of this project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of winning everything that is available or all parts of a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "She prevented Republicans from making a clean sweep of the election by winning the race in District 27."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweeping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "affecting many things or people; large:",
        "examples": [
          "sweeping changes It is obvious that sweeping changes are needed in the legal system.",
          "sweeping cuts We need to make sweeping cuts to our budget."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you say or write that is too general and that has not been carefully thought about:",
        "examples": [
          "Sweeping generalizations about this complex and difficult situation are not helpful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sweeping win or victory is an easy or complete win:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate failed to win the sweeping victory he expected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having great effect or range:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposal calls for sweeping changes in public land use."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making a big difference to a particular situation and affecting a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "sweeping changes/cuts/reforms The party has embarked on a series of sweeping reforms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweeps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when measurements of the number of people watching different television stations are made so that the cost of advertising on each station can be set:",
        "examples": [
          "It was deliberately broadcast during the sweeps for shock value.",
          "Advertising rates are set during sweeps week.",
          "November is one of the sweeps months when viewer numbers are measured.",
          "They attracted more viewers in this age group than any other network during sweeps.",
          "Part two of the series doesn't air until the sweeps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list, produced at particular times of the year, that measures how popular television programmes are. The list is used especially to decide advertising prices based on the size of a programme's audience:",
        "examples": [
          "NBC leads in February's sweeps rating period."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of food or drink) having a taste similar to that of sugar; not bitter or salty:",
        "examples": [
          "The pineapple was sweet and juicy.",
          "I prefer salty snacks to sweet ones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an emotion or event is sweet, it is very pleasant and satisfying:",
        "examples": [
          "She was enjoying the sweet smell of success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sound is sweet, it is pleasant and easy to like:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a sweet singing voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of something or someone small) pleasant and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "They live in a sweet little house.",
          "What a sweet baby!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kind and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I think Alex is really sweet.",
          "It was sweet of you to help me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of sweet food, made of sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "She bought a packet of sweets to suck on the way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any food with a lot of sugar in it:",
        "examples": [
          "No cake, thanks. I'm trying to avoid sweets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sweet food eaten at the end of a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "There was only one sweet on the menu - chocolate cake with cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you are happy about something or think it is good:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I got free tickets to the gig.\" \"Sweet!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of food or drink) having a taste similar to that of sugar or honey:",
        "examples": [
          "The four basic tastes are sweet, salty, bitter, and sour.",
          "I like sweet cherries.",
          "The desserts were not overly sweet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a smell or sound is sweet, it is pleasant and enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "a sweet-smelling rose bush",
          "These singers are known for their sweet voices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sweet can be used, esp. of something or someone small, to mean charming and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "What a sweet baby!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sweet can also mean kind, generous, and likable:",
        "examples": [
          "He was very sweet to her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweeten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something taste sweet:",
        "examples": [
          "The apple mixture can be sweetened with honey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something more attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "The phone company threw in two month's worth of free calls to sweeten the deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a person or a mood happier or friendlier:",
        "examples": [
          "I think you should try to sweeten him up before you ask him for the loan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something taste sweet:",
        "examples": [
          "Sweeten the nut bread by adding dried fruit.",
          "infml If they want to settle the strike, the owners still must sweeten their offer (= make it more valuable and attractive)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something more attractive and acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "sweeten the deal/bid/offer",
          "The city had tried to sweeten the deal with a $140 million package."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweeter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of food or drink) having a taste similar to that of sugar; not bitter or salty:",
        "examples": [
          "The pineapple was sweet and juicy.",
          "I prefer salty snacks to sweet ones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an emotion or event is sweet, it is very pleasant and satisfying:",
        "examples": [
          "She was enjoying the sweet smell of success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sound is sweet, it is pleasant and easy to like:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a sweet singing voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of something or someone small) pleasant and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "They live in a sweet little house.",
          "What a sweet baby!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kind and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I think Alex is really sweet.",
          "It was sweet of you to help me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of sweet food, made of sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "She bought a packet of sweets to suck on the way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any food with a lot of sugar in it:",
        "examples": [
          "No cake, thanks. I'm trying to avoid sweets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sweet food eaten at the end of a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "There was only one sweet on the menu - chocolate cake with cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you are happy about something or think it is good:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I got free tickets to the gig.\" \"Sweet!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of food or drink) having a taste similar to that of sugar or honey:",
        "examples": [
          "The four basic tastes are sweet, salty, bitter, and sour.",
          "I like sweet cherries.",
          "The desserts were not overly sweet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a smell or sound is sweet, it is pleasant and enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "a sweet-smelling rose bush",
          "These singers are known for their sweet voices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sweet can be used, esp. of something or someone small, to mean charming and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "What a sweet baby!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sweet can also mean kind, generous, and likable:",
        "examples": [
          "He was very sweet to her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweetest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of food or drink) having a taste similar to that of sugar; not bitter or salty:",
        "examples": [
          "The pineapple was sweet and juicy.",
          "I prefer salty snacks to sweet ones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an emotion or event is sweet, it is very pleasant and satisfying:",
        "examples": [
          "She was enjoying the sweet smell of success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sound is sweet, it is pleasant and easy to like:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a sweet singing voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of something or someone small) pleasant and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "They live in a sweet little house.",
          "What a sweet baby!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kind and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I think Alex is really sweet.",
          "It was sweet of you to help me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of sweet food, made of sugar:",
        "examples": [
          "She bought a packet of sweets to suck on the way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any food with a lot of sugar in it:",
        "examples": [
          "No cake, thanks. I'm trying to avoid sweets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sweet food eaten at the end of a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "There was only one sweet on the menu - chocolate cake with cream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that you are happy about something or think it is good:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I got free tickets to the gig.\" \"Sweet!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of food or drink) having a taste similar to that of sugar or honey:",
        "examples": [
          "The four basic tastes are sweet, salty, bitter, and sour.",
          "I like sweet cherries.",
          "The desserts were not overly sweet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a smell or sound is sweet, it is pleasant and enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "a sweet-smelling rose bush",
          "These singers are known for their sweet voices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sweet can be used, esp. of something or someone small, to mean charming and attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "What a sweet baby!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sweet can also mean kind, generous, and likable:",
        "examples": [
          "He was very sweet to her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweetheart": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person that someone has a romantic relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "childhood sweetheart She eventually married her childhood sweetheart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for talking to a person that you love, especially a child or person you have a romantic relationship with :",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] \"Happy birthday, sweetheart,\" he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kind and generous person:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Oh, you're a sweetheart,\" she said, when I brought her breakfast in bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person you love, esp. one with whom you have a romantic relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "Jeanne was my high school sweetheart.",
          "Hi, sweetheart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sweetheart is also a kind, generous person:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a sweetheart."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweethearts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person that someone has a romantic relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "childhood sweetheart She eventually married her childhood sweetheart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for talking to a person that you love, especially a child or person you have a romantic relationship with :",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] \"Happy birthday, sweetheart,\" he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kind and generous person:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Oh, you're a sweetheart,\" she said, when I brought her breakfast in bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person you love, esp. one with whom you have a romantic relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "Jeanne was my high school sweetheart.",
          "Hi, sweetheart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sweetheart is also a kind, generous person:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a sweetheart."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweetie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very pleasant or kind person:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a real sweetie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for talking to someone you love, such as a child, partner, or good friend:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] It's time for bed, sweetie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweeties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person that someone has a romantic relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "childhood sweetheart She eventually married her childhood sweetheart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used for talking to a person that you love, especially a child or person you have a romantic relationship with :",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] \"Happy birthday, sweetheart,\" he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kind and generous person:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Oh, you're a sweetheart,\" she said, when I brought her breakfast in bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person you love, esp. one with whom you have a romantic relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "Jeanne was my high school sweetheart.",
          "Hi, sweetheart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sweetheart is also a kind, generous person:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a sweetheart."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweetly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a kind way:",
        "examples": [
          "He smiled sweetly at her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweetness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being sweet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sweets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sweet food, such as candy or cake:",
        "examples": [
          "Rosie tries to avoid sweets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swell": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become larger and rounder than usual; to (cause to) increase in size or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "It was obvious she had broken her toe, because it immediately started to swell (up).",
          "The group recruited more members, swelling its ranks (= increasing its size) to more than 1.3 million.",
          "literary His heart/breast swelled with pride (= he felt very proud) as he stood watching his son graduate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If music swells, it becomes louder.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the slow up and down movement of the sea with large but smooth waves",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in sound produced by a musical instrument or instruments",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rich, fashionable person:",
        "examples": [
          "They were mostly working-class guys trying to be comfortable among the swells.",
          "She had seen her neighbourhood change from an empty corner to a destination for city swells."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good or pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "That's a swell idea!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very well:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything's going swell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become larger and rounder:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] It’s spring, and the buds on the trees are beginning to swell.",
          "[ I ] One of his eyes swelled shut.",
          "[ T ] Immigrants swelled the city’s population (= increased it).",
          "[ I ] fig. His chest swelled with pride at being chosen (= He felt extremely proud)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the slow up and down movement of a long, smooth wave or series of waves in the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "ocean swells"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent; very good:",
        "examples": [
          "The food was good and the service was swell."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swelling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of your body that has become bigger because of illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "Put your foot into cold water to help the swelling go down."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swells": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become larger and rounder than usual; to (cause to) increase in size or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "It was obvious she had broken her toe, because it immediately started to swell (up).",
          "The group recruited more members, swelling its ranks (= increasing its size) to more than 1.3 million.",
          "literary His heart/breast swelled with pride (= he felt very proud) as he stood watching his son graduate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If music swells, it becomes louder.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the slow up and down movement of the sea with large but smooth waves",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in sound produced by a musical instrument or instruments",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rich, fashionable person:",
        "examples": [
          "They were mostly working-class guys trying to be comfortable among the swells.",
          "She had seen her neighbourhood change from an empty corner to a destination for city swells."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good or pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "That's a swell idea!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very well:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything's going swell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become larger and rounder:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] It’s spring, and the buds on the trees are beginning to swell.",
          "[ I ] One of his eyes swelled shut.",
          "[ T ] Immigrants swelled the city’s population (= increased it).",
          "[ I ] fig. His chest swelled with pride at being chosen (= He felt extremely proud)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the slow up and down movement of a long, smooth wave or series of waves in the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "ocean swells"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent; very good:",
        "examples": [
          "The food was good and the service was swell."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swept": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of sweep",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swerve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change direction, especially suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "The bus driver swerved to avoid hitting a cyclist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do not swerve from a principle or certain actions, you continue to think or act as you did in the beginning:",
        "examples": [
          "She is one of those rare politicians whom one can trust not to swerve from policy and principle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of changing direction, especially suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "After several swerves, the car flipped over and skidded across the pavement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn suddenly to one side while moving forward:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The cab slowed down and swerved towards the curb."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swerved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change direction, especially suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "The bus driver swerved to avoid hitting a cyclist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do not swerve from a principle or certain actions, you continue to think or act as you did in the beginning:",
        "examples": [
          "She is one of those rare politicians whom one can trust not to swerve from policy and principle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swerving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change direction, especially suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "The bus driver swerved to avoid hitting a cyclist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do not swerve from a principle or certain actions, you continue to think or act as you did in the beginning:",
        "examples": [
          "She is one of those rare politicians whom one can trust not to swerve from policy and principle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swift": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or moving quickly or within a short time, especially in a smooth and easy way:",
        "examples": [
          "The police took swift action against the rioters.",
          "Thank you for your swift reply.",
          "The gazelle is one of the swiftest and most graceful of animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small bird with curved, pointed wings that can fly very fast",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving or able to move at great speed, or happening within a very short time; fast or quick:",
        "examples": [
          "A swift current carried him downstream.",
          "Public reaction has been swift and negative."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications: an electronic system used by banks and financial organizations around the world for sending payments to each other",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swiftly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "quickly or immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "Walking swiftly, he was at the office within minutes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swig": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to drink, especially by swallowing large amounts in a series of single actions:",
        "examples": [
          "He was swigging beer from a bottle.",
          "She had been swigging neat vodka all evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of swallowing a large amount of a drink in a single action:",
        "examples": [
          "She took a swig of whisky, straight from the bottle.",
          "Charles swirled the drink around in the glass before taking a good swig."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drink something in large swallows",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move through water by moving the body or parts of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "go swimming We spent the day on the beach but it was too cold to go swimming.",
          "swim (across) Her ambition is to swim (across) the English Channel.",
          "I swam two miles this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If food is swimming in/with a liquid, it has too much of that liquid in it or on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The salad was swimming in oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an object) to seem to move around:",
        "examples": [
          "Getting up too suddenly made the room swim before her eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your head swims, you feel confused and are unable to think or see clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "head swims After the second or third drink, my head began to swim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when you swim:",
        "examples": [
          "go for/have a swim Let's go for/have a swim this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move through water by moving parts of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He jumped in the river and swam.",
          "[ T ] Gertrude Ederle was the first woman to swim the English Channel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swimmer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who swims, especially in races, or someone who is swimming:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a national champion swimmer.",
          "Oliver is a very strong swimmer.",
          "Some swimmers saw a shark in the sea."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swimmers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swimming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity or sport of swimming:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor recommended swimming as the best all-round exercise.",
          "a swimming instructor/lesson"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swimmingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "successfully and without any problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything went swimmingly until Peter started talking about money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swims": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move through water by moving the body or parts of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "go swimming We spent the day on the beach but it was too cold to go swimming.",
          "swim (across) Her ambition is to swim (across) the English Channel.",
          "I swam two miles this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If food is swimming in/with a liquid, it has too much of that liquid in it or on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The salad was swimming in oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an object) to seem to move around:",
        "examples": [
          "Getting up too suddenly made the room swim before her eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your head swims, you feel confused and are unable to think or see clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "head swims After the second or third drink, my head began to swim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time when you swim:",
        "examples": [
          "go for/have a swim Let's go for/have a swim this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move through water by moving parts of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He jumped in the river and swam.",
          "[ T ] Gertrude Ederle was the first woman to swim the English Channel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swimsuit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing that you wear for swimming",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing for swimming; a bathing suit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swimsuits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing that you wear for swimming",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing for swimming; a bathing suit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swimwear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "clothes that you wear for swimming",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swindle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to get money dishonestly from someone by deceiving or cheating them:",
        "examples": [
          "They swindled local businesses out of thousands of dollars.",
          "The wealthy banker was ultimately convicted of swindling investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone gets money dishonestly from another person by cheating them:",
        "examples": [
          "Fraud squad officers are investigating a £5.6 million swindle.",
          "He masterminded a massive swindle involving $750 million in loans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cheat or trick someone in order to get money from them:",
        "examples": [
          "swindle sb out of sth A Web-based company swindled customers out of $15 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of cheating or tricking someone in order to get money from them:",
        "examples": [
          "He masterminded a hi-tech swindle that emptied customers' bank accounts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swindled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get money dishonestly from someone by deceiving or cheating them:",
        "examples": [
          "They swindled local businesses out of thousands of dollars.",
          "The wealthy banker was ultimately convicted of swindling investors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who you consider to be extremely unpleasant and unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "You filthy swine!",
          "Her ex-husband sounds like an absolute swine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pig",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pig, esp. when raised for food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whom you consider to be extremely unpleasant and unkind:",
        "examples": [
          "He can be such a swine sometimes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move easily and without interruption backwards and forwards or from one side to the other, especially from a fixed point, or to cause something or someone to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "He walked briskly along swinging his rolled-up umbrella.",
          "The door swung open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move an object or your fist in an attempt to hit something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I swung (the bat) and missed.",
          "He swung his fist towards Ben's face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change:",
        "examples": [
          "mood swings between His mood swings between elation and despair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be exciting and enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "party swings You need music to make a party swing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play music in a strong, exciting style like jazz, or (of music) to be played in this way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for something to happen, by persuading people and often by acting slightly dishonestly:",
        "examples": [
          "swing it (for) If you want an interview with Pedro, I could probably swing it (for you)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a swinging movement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which a player hits the ball, especially in golf:",
        "examples": [
          "This season he's thrown his energies into improving his golf swing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to hit someone:",
        "examples": [
          "take a swing at The drunk took a wild swing at Harry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change:",
        "examples": [
          "mood swing He experiences severe mood swings (= sudden changes from one extreme mood to another).",
          "The party only needs a five percent swing (= needs five percent of voters to change to supporting it) to win this election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a seat joined by two ropes or chains to a metal bar or a tree, on which you can sit and move backwards and forwards",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an actor or dancer who takes the part of someone who performs as part of a group, if this person is ill or cannot perform for some other reason:",
        "examples": [
          "The most challenging part of being a swing is not knowing when you're going to have to go on.",
          "The only time a swing performs is if an ensemble member is out of the show or if an ensemble member is covering another role in the show.",
          "A swing does not usually cover principal roles in a show, which are generally covered by understudies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an event, especially a party, goes with a swing, it is very exciting and successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The Festival always goes with a swing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of dance music that was popular in the 1930s and 40s",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move easily to one direction and then to the other from a fixed point, or to cause something to move this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He hung upside down and swung back and forth.",
          "[ I ] The heavy door swung open.",
          "[ T ] Campanella knew how to swing a bat.",
          "[ T ] He swung the car into the garage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change from one condition or attitude to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The company swung from record profits last year to huge losses this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be exciting, enjoyable, and active",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange to obtain or achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids need new clothes, and I don’t see how I can swing it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form of jazz music that was popular esp. in the 1930s and 1940s",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually sudden change:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s very creative but prone to mood swings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a swinging movement:",
        "examples": [
          "Scott took a big swing at the ball and missed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A swing is also an attempt to hit someone:",
        "examples": [
          "This guy took a swing at me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A swing is also a seat that moves backward and forward and hangs from ropes or chains.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A swing can also be a brief trip:",
        "examples": [
          "Ed took a 10-day swing through France."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change, or make a situation, price, opinion, etc. change in a noticeable way:",
        "examples": [
          "swing into profit/deficit The internet company swung into profit for the first time since its start-up.",
          "swing from sth to sth The group swung from losses of 0.8p to earnings of 2.9p a share.",
          "The war was the biggest issue threatening to swing voters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve the result you want, especially by successfully persuading someone of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The bidder was presented with a list of added benefits that would help swing the deal in their favour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a big and sudden change in a situation, price, opinion, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Coffee futures once again staged a huge price swing with uncertainty over export controls.",
          "a swing into the red/black He also announced a swing into the black in the year to February.",
          "a swing towards/against sb/sth Evidence of the swing towards short-term temporary employment comes in a survey showing record demand for temporary staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening at the highest level of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The report confirms that the economic recovery is in full swing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swinging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "exciting and fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "It's a nostalgia trip back into the youth culture of the swinging 60s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "exciting, enjoyable, and active:",
        "examples": [
          "a swinging party"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move easily and without interruption backwards and forwards or from one side to the other, especially from a fixed point, or to cause something or someone to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "He walked briskly along swinging his rolled-up umbrella.",
          "The door swung open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move an object or your fist in an attempt to hit something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I swung (the bat) and missed.",
          "He swung his fist towards Ben's face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change:",
        "examples": [
          "mood swings between His mood swings between elation and despair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be exciting and enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "party swings You need music to make a party swing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play music in a strong, exciting style like jazz, or (of music) to be played in this way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for something to happen, by persuading people and often by acting slightly dishonestly:",
        "examples": [
          "swing it (for) If you want an interview with Pedro, I could probably swing it (for you)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a swinging movement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which a player hits the ball, especially in golf:",
        "examples": [
          "This season he's thrown his energies into improving his golf swing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to hit someone:",
        "examples": [
          "take a swing at The drunk took a wild swing at Harry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change:",
        "examples": [
          "mood swing He experiences severe mood swings (= sudden changes from one extreme mood to another).",
          "The party only needs a five percent swing (= needs five percent of voters to change to supporting it) to win this election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a seat joined by two ropes or chains to a metal bar or a tree, on which you can sit and move backwards and forwards",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an actor or dancer who takes the part of someone who performs as part of a group, if this person is ill or cannot perform for some other reason:",
        "examples": [
          "The most challenging part of being a swing is not knowing when you're going to have to go on.",
          "The only time a swing performs is if an ensemble member is out of the show or if an ensemble member is covering another role in the show.",
          "A swing does not usually cover principal roles in a show, which are generally covered by understudies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an event, especially a party, goes with a swing, it is very exciting and successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The Festival always goes with a swing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of dance music that was popular in the 1930s and 40s",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move easily to one direction and then to the other from a fixed point, or to cause something to move this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He hung upside down and swung back and forth.",
          "[ I ] The heavy door swung open.",
          "[ T ] Campanella knew how to swing a bat.",
          "[ T ] He swung the car into the garage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change from one condition or attitude to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The company swung from record profits last year to huge losses this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be exciting, enjoyable, and active",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange to obtain or achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids need new clothes, and I don’t see how I can swing it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form of jazz music that was popular esp. in the 1930s and 1940s",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually sudden change:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s very creative but prone to mood swings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a swinging movement:",
        "examples": [
          "Scott took a big swing at the ball and missed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A swing is also an attempt to hit someone:",
        "examples": [
          "This guy took a swing at me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A swing is also a seat that moves backward and forward and hangs from ropes or chains.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A swing can also be a brief trip:",
        "examples": [
          "Ed took a 10-day swing through France."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change, or make a situation, price, opinion, etc. change in a noticeable way:",
        "examples": [
          "swing into profit/deficit The internet company swung into profit for the first time since its start-up.",
          "swing from sth to sth The group swung from losses of 0.8p to earnings of 2.9p a share.",
          "The war was the biggest issue threatening to swing voters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to achieve the result you want, especially by successfully persuading someone of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The bidder was presented with a list of added benefits that would help swing the deal in their favour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a big and sudden change in a situation, price, opinion, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Coffee futures once again staged a huge price swing with uncertainty over export controls.",
          "a swing into the red/black He also announced a swing into the black in the year to February.",
          "a swing towards/against sb/sth Evidence of the swing towards short-term temporary employment comes in a survey showing record demand for temporary staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening at the highest level of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The report confirms that the economic recovery is in full swing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swipe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit or try to hit something, especially with a sideways movement:",
        "examples": [
          "She opened the window and swiped at the flies with a rolled-up newspaper to make them go out.",
          "UK She swiped him round the head.",
          "mainly US The car swiped the side of the garage as he pulled out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal:",
        "examples": [
          "Okay, who swiped my keys?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a card containing information stored on a magnetic strip through a device that reads this information",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your finger over the screen of a mobile phone or tablet in order to move onto the next page, choose something, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Swipe left to see more search results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a criticism of someone or something, or an attempt to annoy them or damage it:",
        "examples": [
          "In a recent interview, she takes a swipe at the theatre management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of hitting or trying to hit someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Ed took a swipe at the ball and missed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or try to hit something, esp. with a sideways movement of the arm:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Ray swiped at a tear running down his cheek."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal:",
        "examples": [
          "He was trying to swipe a sweatshirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sideways movement of the arm in an attempt to hit something:",
        "examples": [
          "No one took a swipe at the ball or tried to knock it away from me.",
          "fig. Thomas took a swipe at his competitors (= criticized them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass a swipe card through a machine that can read the information stored on the card's magnetic strip:",
        "examples": [
          "Many shops still have the facility to swipe your card if the pin machine isn't working."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swiped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or try to hit something, especially with a sideways movement:",
        "examples": [
          "She opened the window and swiped at the flies with a rolled-up newspaper to make them go out.",
          "UK She swiped him round the head.",
          "mainly US The car swiped the side of the garage as he pulled out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal:",
        "examples": [
          "Okay, who swiped my keys?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a card containing information stored on a magnetic strip through a device that reads this information",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your finger over the screen of a mobile phone or tablet in order to move onto the next page, choose something, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Swipe left to see more search results."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swipes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit or try to hit something, especially with a sideways movement:",
        "examples": [
          "She opened the window and swiped at the flies with a rolled-up newspaper to make them go out.",
          "UK She swiped him round the head.",
          "mainly US The car swiped the side of the garage as he pulled out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal:",
        "examples": [
          "Okay, who swiped my keys?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a card containing information stored on a magnetic strip through a device that reads this information",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move your finger over the screen of a mobile phone or tablet in order to move onto the next page, choose something, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Swipe left to see more search results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a criticism of someone or something, or an attempt to annoy them or damage it:",
        "examples": [
          "In a recent interview, she takes a swipe at the theatre management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of hitting or trying to hit someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Ed took a swipe at the ball and missed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or try to hit something, esp. with a sideways movement of the arm:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Ray swiped at a tear running down his cheek."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal:",
        "examples": [
          "He was trying to swipe a sweatshirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sideways movement of the arm in an attempt to hit something:",
        "examples": [
          "No one took a swipe at the ball or tried to knock it away from me.",
          "fig. Thomas took a swipe at his competitors (= criticized them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass a swipe card through a machine that can read the information stored on the card's magnetic strip:",
        "examples": [
          "Many shops still have the facility to swipe your card if the pin machine isn't working."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swirl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly with a twisting, circular movement, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The fog swirled thickly around us.",
          "Swirl a little oil around the frying pan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If ideas or stories about somebody or something swirl, they are often heard but may not be based on fact or may not always say the same thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Rumours have swirled for years that he is on the point of retiring.",
          "Much of the controversy that swirls around her ignores the actual content of her work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of moving quickly with a twisting, circular movement, or something that moves in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "With a swirl of his black cloak, he leaves the stage.",
          "The truck went by in a swirl of dust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a twisting, circular shape:",
        "examples": [
          "A swirl of cream will make a dish look more fancy.",
          "The green plastic has a black swirl pattern set over the top."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sharing and repeating of ideas or stories about somebody or something that may not be true:",
        "examples": [
          "The swirl of rumours and speculation never stopped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly with a twisting circular movement, or to cause something to move this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Snowflakes swirled down from the sky.",
          "[ I ] fig. Accusations continue to swirl around him.",
          "[ T ] I swirled cocoa through the dough."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swirling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moving quickly with a twisting, circular movement, or seeming to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience seemed at times to be a single swirling mass.",
          "The swirling patterns of the carpet and soft furnishings came as rather a shock."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move quickly through the air making a soft sound:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard the rope swish through the air.",
          "The horses swished their tails to get rid of the flies hovering around them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, to throw the ball into the basket (= goal) so that it falls through without touching either the basket or the board behind it:",
        "examples": [
          "The basketball player made a beautiful jump shot that swished through the net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fashionable or expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "a swish hotel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick movement through the air, making a soft sound:",
        "examples": [
          "With a swish of the curtains, the stage was revealed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, the act of throwing the ball into the basket (= goal) so that it falls through without touching either the basket or the board behind it:",
        "examples": [
          "If he's not in position, the result is a swish, and no rebound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly through the air making a high, soft sound, or to cause something to move this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The elevator doors swished open.",
          "[ T ] Vizard swished the ball through the hoop."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swishes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move quickly through the air making a soft sound:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard the rope swish through the air.",
          "The horses swished their tails to get rid of the flies hovering around them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, to throw the ball into the basket (= goal) so that it falls through without touching either the basket or the board behind it:",
        "examples": [
          "The basketball player made a beautiful jump shot that swished through the net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fashionable or expensive:",
        "examples": [
          "a swish hotel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick movement through the air, making a soft sound:",
        "examples": [
          "With a swish of the curtains, the stage was revealed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, the act of throwing the ball into the basket (= goal) so that it falls through without touching either the basket or the board behind it:",
        "examples": [
          "If he's not in position, the result is a swish, and no rebound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly through the air making a high, soft sound, or to cause something to move this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The elevator doors swished open.",
          "[ T ] Vizard swished the ball through the hoop."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swishing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move quickly through the air making a soft sound:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard the rope swish through the air.",
          "The horses swished their tails to get rid of the flies hovering around them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, to throw the ball into the basket (= goal) so that it falls through without touching either the basket or the board behind it:",
        "examples": [
          "The basketball player made a beautiful jump shot that swished through the net."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swiss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Switzerland or its people:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting took place at a Swiss spa resort.",
          "Meyer Guggenheim was a Swiss Jew who emigrated to the US and made a fortune in mining and smelting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Switzerland:",
        "examples": [
          "You can only buy a chalet here if you are a Swiss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people of Switzerland:",
        "examples": [
          "The Swiss look back on this period with pride."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for Swiss cheese: hard cheese with a mild (= not strong) flavour and large holes in it:",
        "examples": [
          "I use sharp cheddar instead of swiss."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "switch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small device, usually pushed up or down with your finger, that controls and turns on or off an electric current:",
        "examples": [
          "a light switch",
          "Can you flip the switch?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place on a railway track where the rails (= metal bars on which the trains travel) can be moved to allow a train to change from one track to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The train rattled as it went over the switches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden or complete change, especially of one person or thing for another:",
        "examples": [
          "When did the writer make the switch from fiction to non-fiction?",
          "The switch to new accounting software greatly improved the organization's bookkeeping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a switch to change a device from one state or type of operation to another:",
        "examples": [
          "switch the TV off/on"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change suddenly or completely, especially from one thing to another, or to exchange by replacing one person or thing with another:",
        "examples": [
          "She started studying English, but switched to History in her second year.",
          "In 1971, Britain switched over (= changed completely) to a decimal currency.",
          "After the bank robbery, the gang switched cars (= left one car and got into another)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that controls an electric current and turns it on or off:",
        "examples": [
          "Flip a switch and the coffee makes itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin stick that bends easily and is used esp. for hitting animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden or complete change from one thing to another, or an exchange of one person or thing for another:",
        "examples": [
          "The team made a switch to a smaller, quicker lineup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change suddenly or completely from one thing to another, or to exchange one person or thing with another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Jeff decided to switch his major from engineering to medicine.",
          "[ I ] I used to have tapes, but I switched to CDs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete change of one thing for another:",
        "examples": [
          "a switch from/to sth The switch to a flat rate of tax could boost spending.",
          "Banks are encouraging customers to make the switch from paper to electronic statements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment in a network that receives electronic data and sends it to the right place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part or object that you move or press to make a light come on, make a machine start working, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "press/flick the switch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change from one thing, system, etc. to another, or make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "switch to sth Internet users should consider switching to a web-based bank.",
          "switch from sth to sth The charity has switched from TV advertising to direct mail.",
          "switch provider(s)/supplier(s) You could save money by switching energy suppliers.",
          "The report found that only about 6% of current account customers switch banks each year.",
          "switch brand/mortgage/service"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "switchblade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a knife with a blade hidden inside its handle that springs out when a button is pressed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a knife having a blade hidden inside its handle which springs out when a button is pressed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "switchboard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment, used especially in the past, for directing all the phone calls made to and from a particular building or area:",
        "examples": [
          "Tearful fans jammed the radio station's switchboard after the singer's death (= so many people called that all the phones were busy).",
          "Ask the switchboard operator for the extension number you require."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that is used to direct all the telephone calls esp. in an office or hotel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment used to direct telephone calls to the right department or person in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "jam/man/ring the switchboard Viewers jammed the switchboard with complaints.",
          "She worked as a switchboard operator at a hotel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "switched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a switch to change a device from one state or type of operation to another:",
        "examples": [
          "switch the TV off/on"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change suddenly or completely, especially from one thing to another, or to exchange by replacing one person or thing with another:",
        "examples": [
          "She started studying English, but switched to History in her second year.",
          "In 1971, Britain switched over (= changed completely) to a decimal currency.",
          "After the bank robbery, the gang switched cars (= left one car and got into another)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "switches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small device, usually pushed up or down with your finger, that controls and turns on or off an electric current:",
        "examples": [
          "a light switch",
          "Can you flip the switch?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place on a railway track where the rails (= metal bars on which the trains travel) can be moved to allow a train to change from one track to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The train rattled as it went over the switches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden or complete change, especially of one person or thing for another:",
        "examples": [
          "When did the writer make the switch from fiction to non-fiction?",
          "The switch to new accounting software greatly improved the organization's bookkeeping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a switch to change a device from one state or type of operation to another:",
        "examples": [
          "switch the TV off/on"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change suddenly or completely, especially from one thing to another, or to exchange by replacing one person or thing with another:",
        "examples": [
          "She started studying English, but switched to History in her second year.",
          "In 1971, Britain switched over (= changed completely) to a decimal currency.",
          "After the bank robbery, the gang switched cars (= left one car and got into another)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that controls an electric current and turns it on or off:",
        "examples": [
          "Flip a switch and the coffee makes itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin stick that bends easily and is used esp. for hitting animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden or complete change from one thing to another, or an exchange of one person or thing for another:",
        "examples": [
          "The team made a switch to a smaller, quicker lineup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change suddenly or completely from one thing to another, or to exchange one person or thing with another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Jeff decided to switch his major from engineering to medicine.",
          "[ I ] I used to have tapes, but I switched to CDs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete change of one thing for another:",
        "examples": [
          "a switch from/to sth The switch to a flat rate of tax could boost spending.",
          "Banks are encouraging customers to make the switch from paper to electronic statements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment in a network that receives electronic data and sends it to the right place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part or object that you move or press to make a light come on, make a machine start working, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "press/flick the switch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change from one thing, system, etc. to another, or make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "switch to sth Internet users should consider switching to a web-based bank.",
          "switch from sth to sth The charity has switched from TV advertising to direct mail.",
          "switch provider(s)/supplier(s) You could save money by switching energy suppliers.",
          "The report found that only about 6% of current account customers switch banks each year.",
          "switch brand/mortgage/service"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "switching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a switch to change a device from one state or type of operation to another:",
        "examples": [
          "switch the TV off/on"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change suddenly or completely, especially from one thing to another, or to exchange by replacing one person or thing with another:",
        "examples": [
          "She started studying English, but switched to History in her second year.",
          "In 1971, Britain switched over (= changed completely) to a decimal currency.",
          "After the bank robbery, the gang switched cars (= left one car and got into another)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "switzerland": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in central Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swivel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) turn around a central point in order to face in another direction:",
        "examples": [
          "She swivelled round to look out of the window.",
          "The ostrich swivelled its head in our direction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "turning around a central point to face in another direction:",
        "examples": [
          "a swivel chair",
          "a swivel lamp"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn around from a fixed point in order to face in another direction, or to turn something in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Kennedy swiveled around in his seat.",
          "[ T ] He swiveled his face toward Jack."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swollen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "larger than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "a bruised, swollen face",
          "The stream is swollen because of the heavy rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of swell :",
        "examples": [
          "a swollen lip",
          "swollen glands"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swoon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to feel a lot of pleasure, love, etc. because of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The audience swooned with delight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a feeling of extreme pleasure or happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "Sarah swooned when her baby was handed to her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dated to faint (= become unconscious)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swoop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move very quickly and easily through the air, especially down from a high position in order to attack:",
        "examples": [
          "The eagle swooped down to snatch a young rabbit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sudden attack on a place or group of people in order to surround and catch them:",
        "examples": [
          "Undercover police swooped on three houses in the city at 5.00 this morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a place is suddenly attacked in order to surround or catch someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He was arrested in an early morning swoop on his home.",
          "Anti-terrorist police launched a massive swoop on suspected terrorist cells."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of moving quickly and easily through the air, especially down from a high position in order to attack:",
        "examples": [
          "The bird lifted off for a graceful swoop below the ridge top."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly in a smooth path, esp. through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Swarms of birds swooped down from the sky."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swooping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very quickly and easily through the air, especially down from a high position in order to attack:",
        "examples": [
          "The eagle swooped down to snatch a young rabbit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a sudden attack on a place or group of people in order to surround and catch them:",
        "examples": [
          "Undercover police swooped on three houses in the city at 5.00 this morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swoosh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound of air or water that is moving quickly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of air or water that is moving quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The geese took off with a swoosh of their wings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved shape that is used as a symbol representing the name of a company or product. The word was originally used for the symbol of the Nike company.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swooshing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the sound of air or water that is moving quickly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sword": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a weapon with a long, sharp metal blade and a handle, used especially in the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a weapon with a long, sharp, metal blade and a handle, used esp. in the past",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swords": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a weapon with a long, sharp metal blade and a handle, used especially in the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a weapon with a long, sharp, metal blade and a handle, used esp. in the past",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swordsman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person skilled in fighting with a sword",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "swore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of swear",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sworn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "formally and officially stated as being true:",
        "examples": [
          "a sworn testimony"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sworn enemies are people who are completely opposed to each other.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of swear; formally or officially stated to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "He was asked to give a sworn statement (= statement formally and officially stated as true) for the trial."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "formally and officially stated to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "Investigators took sworn statements from a number of employees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "swung": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of swing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sycamore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tree with leaves divided into five parts and seeds that turn around slowly to the ground when they fall",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tree with divided leaves, spreading branches, and round fruit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sydney": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city in southeastern Australia that is the capital of the state of New South Wales",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "syllable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a single unit of speech, either a whole word or one of the parts into which a word can be separated, usually containing a vowel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single unit of speech, in English usually containing a vowel, consisting of either a whole word or one of the parts into which a word is separated when it is spoken or printed:",
        "examples": [
          "There are two syllables in the word silver and three in appetite."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "syllables": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a single unit of speech, either a whole word or one of the parts into which a word can be separated, usually containing a vowel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single unit of speech, in English usually containing a vowel, consisting of either a whole word or one of the parts into which a word is separated when it is spoken or printed:",
        "examples": [
          "There are two syllables in the word silver and three in appetite."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "syllabus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a plan showing) the subjects or books to be studied in a particular course, especially a course that leads to an exam:",
        "examples": [
          "Which novels are on the syllabus this year?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan showing the subjects or books to be studied in a particular course",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "symbiotic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving two types of animal or plant in which each provides the conditions necessary for the other to continue to exist:",
        "examples": [
          "a symbiotic relationship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving people or organizations that depend on each other equally:",
        "examples": [
          "a passionate, symbiotic love affair"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "symbol": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sign, shape, or object that is used to represent something else:",
        "examples": [
          "A heart shape is the symbol of love.",
          "The wheel in the Indian flag is a symbol of peace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is used to represent a quality or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "Water, a symbol of life, recurs as an image throughout her poems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number, letter, or sign used in mathematics, music, science, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The symbol for oxygen is O."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An object can be described as a symbol of something else if it seems to represent it because it is connected with it in a lot of people's minds:",
        "examples": [
          "The private jet is a symbol of wealth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything used to represent something else, such as a sign or mark, a person, or an event:",
        "examples": [
          "Five interlocking rings is the symbol of the Olympic games.",
          "She’s a symbol of hope for people living with this condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Symbols are used in mathematics, music, and science and also have various practical uses:",
        "examples": [
          "The symbol on this label means that the shirt is washable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign, shape, or object that is used to represent something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The Nike tick is an instantly recognizable symbol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows someone's position in society:",
        "examples": [
          "The BlackBerry and the iPhone, initially symbols of high status, have become popular choices in the marketplace.",
          "Owning a car has become a symbol of success in China's main cities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "symbolic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "representing something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The skull at the bottom of the picture is symbolic of death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to an action that expresses or seems to express an intention or feeling, but has little practical influence on a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Five hundred troops were sent in, more as a symbolic gesture than as a real threat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "symbolically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that represents something else:",
        "examples": [
          "It is important symbolically for this museum to be in the right location.",
          "Economically, it's not a big deal, but symbolically, it's enormous."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "symbolism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the use of symbols in art, literature, films, etc. to represent ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "Religious symbolism is very characteristic of the paintings of this period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of art and literature developed in the late 19th century that tries to express ideas or states of mind rather than represent the real world, using the power of words and images",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of symbols to represent ideas, or the meaning of something as a symbol:",
        "examples": [
          "poetic symbolism"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "symbolize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to represent something:",
        "examples": [
          "The lighting of the Olympic torch symbolizes peace and friendship among the nations of the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent something:",
        "examples": [
          "The lighting of the Olympic torch symbolizes peace and friendship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "symbolizes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to represent something:",
        "examples": [
          "The lighting of the Olympic torch symbolizes peace and friendship among the nations of the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to represent something:",
        "examples": [
          "The lighting of the Olympic torch symbolizes peace and friendship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "symbols": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sign, shape, or object that is used to represent something else:",
        "examples": [
          "A heart shape is the symbol of love.",
          "The wheel in the Indian flag is a symbol of peace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is used to represent a quality or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "Water, a symbol of life, recurs as an image throughout her poems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number, letter, or sign used in mathematics, music, science, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The symbol for oxygen is O."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An object can be described as a symbol of something else if it seems to represent it because it is connected with it in a lot of people's minds:",
        "examples": [
          "The private jet is a symbol of wealth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything used to represent something else, such as a sign or mark, a person, or an event:",
        "examples": [
          "Five interlocking rings is the symbol of the Olympic games.",
          "She’s a symbol of hope for people living with this condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Symbols are used in mathematics, music, and science and also have various practical uses:",
        "examples": [
          "The symbol on this label means that the shirt is washable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign, shape, or object that is used to represent something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The Nike tick is an instantly recognizable symbol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that shows someone's position in society:",
        "examples": [
          "The BlackBerry and the iPhone, initially symbols of high status, have become popular choices in the marketplace.",
          "Owning a car has become a symbol of success in China's main cities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "symmetrical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having two parts that match exactly, either when one half is like an image of the other half in a mirror, or when one part can take the place of another if it is turned 90° or 180°:",
        "examples": [
          "Common skin moles are round and symmetrical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving actions or parts that are similar or balanced in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "Nothing in this music is balanced or symmetrical or in any way predictable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "symmetry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of having parts that match each other, especially in a way that is attractive, or similarity of shape or contents:",
        "examples": [
          "The design of the house had a pleasing symmetry, its oblong shape being picked up in its elongated windows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in mathematics, the quality of having two parts that match exactly, either when one half is like an image of the other half in a mirror, or when one part can take the place of another if it is turned 90° or 180°",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of having parts on either side or half that match each other, esp. in an attractive way, or are the same size or shape",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "sympathetic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who shows, especially by what they say, that they understand and care about someone else's suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffers from back trouble too, so he was very sympathetic about my problem.",
          "She just needed someone who would lend a sympathetic ear to her (= listen to her in a kind and understanding way) once in a while."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a character in a book or film is sympathetic, they are described or shown in such a way that you are able to understand the character's feelings, with the result that you like them:",
        "examples": [
          "She comes across as a more sympathetic character in the movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreeing with or supporting:",
        "examples": [
          "The party is considered to be sympathetic to/towards welfare reform.",
          "Did he give your proposal/complaints a sympathetic hearing?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing, esp. by what you say, that you understand and care about someone’s problems or suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "He suffers from back trouble too, so he was sympathetic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A sympathetic character in a book or movie is one whose actions are understandable and who is therefore likable.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing your support and agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "We are sympathetic to that point of view and have the same goals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sympathies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "support:",
        "examples": [
          "sympathies are with Of those people questioned, 93 percent said their sympathies were with the teachers.",
          "He is known to have right-wing sympathies.",
          "He was accused of having terrorist sympathies.",
          "I know for certain that she has the sympathies of the American public.",
          "Did he in any way share the sympathies of the hijackers?",
          "My sympathies are with the people whose jobs have been affected."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sympathize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to understand and care about someone's problems:",
        "examples": [
          "I know what it's like to have migraines, so I really sympathize (with you)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to support and agree with someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I sympathize with the general aims of the organization, but on this particular issue I disagree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show support for something; to agree with something :",
        "examples": [
          "I sympathize with your position that it would be irresponsible to lower taxes now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to listen to someone who has a problem and show that you understand and care:",
        "examples": [
          "I know what it’s like to have migraine headaches, so I do sympathize with you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sympathizers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports a political organization or believes in a set of ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "He had been a known IRA sympathizer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supports a political organization or believes in a set of ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "a suspected communist sympathizer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sympathy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an expression of) understanding and care for someone else's suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "The president has sent a message of sympathy to the relatives of the dead soldiers.",
          "sympathy for I don't have much sympathy for her - I think she's brought her troubles on herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express your sadness to someone because a relation or friend of theirs has recently died:",
        "examples": [
          "I went along to the funeral in order to offer my sympathies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "support and agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "sympathy with I must confess I have some sympathy with his views."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "support:",
        "examples": [
          "sympathies are with Of those people questioned, 93 percent said their sympathies were with the teachers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop working in order to show your support for other workers who are on strike:",
        "examples": [
          "The railway workers came out in sympathy with the miners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling or expression of understanding and caring for someone else who is suffering or has problems that have caused unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "When Robert died, I sent a letter of sympathy to his wife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling or expression of support and agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "She tends to be in sympathy with the left wing of the party.",
          "[ pl ] On the subject of wilderness, her sympathies were clearly pro-environmental."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of showing understanding for someone or for a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "sympathy for sb The prime minister expressed his sympathy for those injured in the attacks.",
          "have great/little/no sympathy for sth Locals have little sympathy for the chemical company following the toxic waste disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop working in order to show your support for a group of workers who are on strike :",
        "examples": [
          "The airline's ground staff walked out in sympathy with catering contractors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if prices on a market rise or go down in sympathy with others, they do this as a result of the others rising or going down:",
        "examples": [
          "Gilts advanced 23p in sympathy with the overnight rise in US treasury bonds."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "symphonies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of music for an orchestra, usually with four movements (= parts):",
        "examples": [
          "Mahler's ninth symphony"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of music usually in four parts and played by an orchestra (= large group playing different instruments)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "symphony": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of music for an orchestra, usually with four movements (= parts):",
        "examples": [
          "Mahler's ninth symphony"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of music usually in four parts and played by an orchestra (= large group playing different instruments)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "symposium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion at which people who have great knowledge of a particular subject meet in order to discuss a matter of interest:",
        "examples": [
          "a symposium on European cinema"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal occasion when specialists in a particular area meet to discuss a subject of interest to them:",
        "examples": [
          "a symposium on sth Experts gathered for an international symposium on Internet addiction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "symptom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any feeling of illness or physical or mental change that is caused by a particular disease:",
        "examples": [
          "He's complaining of all the usual flu symptoms - a high temperature, headache, and so on.",
          "He's been HIV-positive for six years, but just recently he's started to develop the symptoms of AIDS."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any single problem that is caused by and shows a more serious and general problem:",
        "examples": [
          "It's her feeling that the recent outbreaks of violence are a symptom of the dissatisfaction that is currently affecting our society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any feeling of illness or physical or mental change that is caused by a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "Muscle aches and fever are symptoms of the flu."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A symptom is also a situation or problem that seems to represent a more serious and general problem:",
        "examples": [
          "This endless debate is a symptom of our lack of confidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "symptoms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any feeling of illness or physical or mental change that is caused by a particular disease:",
        "examples": [
          "He's complaining of all the usual flu symptoms - a high temperature, headache, and so on.",
          "He's been HIV-positive for six years, but just recently he's started to develop the symptoms of AIDS."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any single problem that is caused by and shows a more serious and general problem:",
        "examples": [
          "It's her feeling that the recent outbreaks of violence are a symptom of the dissatisfaction that is currently affecting our society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any feeling of illness or physical or mental change that is caused by a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "Muscle aches and fever are symptoms of the flu."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A symptom is also a situation or problem that seems to represent a more serious and general problem:",
        "examples": [
          "This endless debate is a symptom of our lack of confidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "synagogue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building in which Jewish people worship and study their religion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building in which people of the Jewish religion worship and study",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "synapses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the point at which electrical signals move from one nerve cell to another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the point at which electrical signals move from one nerve cell to another",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "synaptic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the point at which electrical signals move from one nerve cell to another:",
        "examples": [
          "synaptic connections between brain cells",
          "Nerve signals jump from one nerve cell to another in an area called the synaptic gap."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "sync": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moving or happening at the same time and speed as someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The robot moves in sync with the doctor's motions.",
          "These types of investments don't move in sync with stocks and bonds.",
          "Throughout the album, the music struggles to get in synch with the words.",
          "The birds winter apart, but return in sync.",
          "The camerawork is jerky and the dialogue is never in synch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreeing with or the same as something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The changes will put the US in sync with Europe and Asia.",
          "He's putting himself forward as a president whose ideas are in sync with a nation demanding change.",
          "When it comes to upholding international law, our two nations are totally in synch.",
          "As a couple we are very much in sync."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not moving or happening at the same time and speed as someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The brass section was out of sync with the rest of the orchestra.",
          "As the bells rang, one of them seemed completely out of synch.",
          "If the two generators get out of sync, they will both be damaged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not agreeing with or not the same as someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "After looking on the internet I quickly realized it was my attitudes, not my daughter's, that were out of sync with society.",
          "We've been feeling a little out of synch with each other lately.",
          "Their words and their deeds are badly out of sync."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "The action on the screen syncs perfectly with the music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect two electronic devices so that they both have the latest information or files:",
        "examples": [
          "How do I sync my phone to my computer?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state in which things happen at the same time or in the same way, or are suited to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "The president and Senate majority leader are in sync (= think the same way) on the big issues.",
          "She found that the job was out of sync (= not a good match) with her principles, and she had to leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work well together, to be in agreement, or to match well with something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "As a tax cutter, the mayor is in sync with his party on economic issues.",
          "We commissioned a study to see if supply and demand are in sync."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to work well together , or to fail to agree or match with something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The government's ideas are out of sync with a nation demanding change."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "synced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moving or happening at the same time and speed as someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The robot moves in sync with the doctor's motions.",
          "These types of investments don't move in sync with stocks and bonds.",
          "Throughout the album, the music struggles to get in synch with the words.",
          "The birds winter apart, but return in sync.",
          "The camerawork is jerky and the dialogue is never in synch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreeing with or the same as something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The changes will put the US in sync with Europe and Asia.",
          "He's putting himself forward as a president whose ideas are in sync with a nation demanding change.",
          "When it comes to upholding international law, our two nations are totally in synch.",
          "As a couple we are very much in sync."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not moving or happening at the same time and speed as someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The brass section was out of sync with the rest of the orchestra.",
          "As the bells rang, one of them seemed completely out of synch.",
          "If the two generators get out of sync, they will both be damaged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not agreeing with or not the same as someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "After looking on the internet I quickly realized it was my attitudes, not my daughter's, that were out of sync with society.",
          "We've been feeling a little out of synch with each other lately.",
          "Their words and their deeds are badly out of sync."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "The action on the screen syncs perfectly with the music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect two electronic devices so that they both have the latest information or files:",
        "examples": [
          "How do I sync my phone to my computer?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state in which things happen at the same time or in the same way, or are suited to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "The president and Senate majority leader are in sync (= think the same way) on the big issues.",
          "She found that the job was out of sync (= not a good match) with her principles, and she had to leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work well together, to be in agreement, or to match well with something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "As a tax cutter, the mayor is in sync with his party on economic issues.",
          "We commissioned a study to see if supply and demand are in sync."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to work well together , or to fail to agree or match with something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The government's ideas are out of sync with a nation demanding change."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "synchronicity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the happening by chance of two or more related or similar events at the same time",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "synchronization": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of happening at the same time, or the act of making things happen at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "The words flash on a TV screen in synchronization with the music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making sure that watches or clocks show exactly the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "The first step is synchronization of watches."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "synchronize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) happen at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "The show was designed so that the lights synchronized with the music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When people synchronize their watches, they make sure that all their watches show the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "We'd better synchronize our watches if we all want to be there at the same time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to happen in a planned way at exact times:",
        "examples": [
          "The traffic lights were synchronized to allow cars to go at 30 mph and not have to stop for a red light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you synchronize clocks or watches, you change them so that they all show the same time.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "synchronized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening together, at the same or right time, or in the expected way:",
        "examples": [
          "The attacks don't appear to be synchronized.",
          "Steamboat Willie was the first animated cartoon to use synchronized sound.",
          "Each operation is closely synchronised.",
          "The female hormonal cycle is finely synchronized with the circulatory system and lymphatic drainage in particular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of clocks or watches) having been made to show the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "NTP is used to keep all of the client and server clocks synchronized.",
          "The second hands of numerous synchronised watches reached twelve."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "synchronous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening or done at the same time or speed:",
        "examples": [
          "The dancers perform a sequence of wonderfully synchronous movements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of learning or teaching) happening with a teacher and group of students who are all taking part in a lesson at the same time, either physically together in one place or using the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Synchronous learning is any type of learning that takes place in real time, where a group of people are engaging in learning simultaneously.",
          "Synchronous learning enables learners to ask questions and receive answers on the spot.",
          "Synchronous teaching can take place via online learning, through the use of video conferencing and live chat or instant messaging."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "syncing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moving or happening at the same time and speed as someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The robot moves in sync with the doctor's motions.",
          "These types of investments don't move in sync with stocks and bonds.",
          "Throughout the album, the music struggles to get in synch with the words.",
          "The birds winter apart, but return in sync.",
          "The camerawork is jerky and the dialogue is never in synch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreeing with or the same as something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The changes will put the US in sync with Europe and Asia.",
          "He's putting himself forward as a president whose ideas are in sync with a nation demanding change.",
          "When it comes to upholding international law, our two nations are totally in synch.",
          "As a couple we are very much in sync."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not moving or happening at the same time and speed as someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The brass section was out of sync with the rest of the orchestra.",
          "As the bells rang, one of them seemed completely out of synch.",
          "If the two generators get out of sync, they will both be damaged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not agreeing with or not the same as someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "After looking on the internet I quickly realized it was my attitudes, not my daughter's, that were out of sync with society.",
          "We've been feeling a little out of synch with each other lately.",
          "Their words and their deeds are badly out of sync."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "The action on the screen syncs perfectly with the music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect two electronic devices so that they both have the latest information or files:",
        "examples": [
          "How do I sync my phone to my computer?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state in which things happen at the same time or in the same way, or are suited to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "The president and Senate majority leader are in sync (= think the same way) on the big issues.",
          "She found that the job was out of sync (= not a good match) with her principles, and she had to leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work well together, to be in agreement, or to match well with something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "As a tax cutter, the mayor is in sync with his party on economic issues.",
          "We commissioned a study to see if supply and demand are in sync."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to work well together , or to fail to agree or match with something or someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The government's ideas are out of sync with a nation demanding change."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "syncopated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a tune) having a rhythm in which strong notes are not on the beat:",
        "examples": [
          "syncopated jazz rhythms"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "syndicate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or companies who join together in order to share the cost of a particular business operation for which a large amount of money is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "A syndicate of banks is/are financing the deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that supplies articles and photographs to different newspapers and magazines for publishing:",
        "examples": [
          "His cartoons are distributed by United Press Syndicate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell newspaper or magazine articles, photographs, television shows, etc. to other organizations so that they can be published or shown in several places:",
        "examples": [
          "Freelance writer Ellen Kanner is better known to Miami Herald readers as the syndicated food columnist Edgy Veggie.",
          "His new three-hour syndicated show airs on 38 stations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a debt or loan to a group of people or organizations so they can control or manage it:",
        "examples": [
          "His businesses ranged from investment banking to syndicating corporate loans and managing wealth for private clients.",
          "The report notes that big banks are having trouble \"syndicating\" their deals, or repackaging them into bundles to be sold to investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or companies that join together in order to share the cost of a business operation, such as the buying and publishing of newspaper stories, photographs, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or organizations who join together to share the financial risk involved in achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "A syndicate of banks is financing the deal.",
          "a banking/property syndicate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide or manage a large loan together with other financial organizations who share the risk:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank was prepared to lend as much as $5.75 billion, though it would syndicate the debt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell television programmes, newspaper articles, etc. to companies around the world:",
        "examples": [
          "syndicate sth to sb The Oscars ceremony is syndicated to broadcasters worldwide."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "syndicated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of articles and photographs) sold to several different newspapers and magazines for publishing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of television or radio programmes) sold to several different broadcasting organizations",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of articles and photographs) sold to different newspapers and magazines for publishing, or (of television or radio programs) sold to different stations:",
        "examples": [
          "Her syndicated column appears in over 150 newspapers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "provided by a group of financial organizations who share the risk:",
        "examples": [
          "syndicated credit facility/deal/loan A third of the sum required for the project was raised through syndicated bank loans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sold to different television companies, newspapers, etc. around the world:",
        "examples": [
          "a syndicated column/programme/show He works as a producer on an internationally syndicated talk show."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "syndicates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or companies who join together in order to share the cost of a particular business operation for which a large amount of money is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "A syndicate of banks is/are financing the deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that supplies articles and photographs to different newspapers and magazines for publishing:",
        "examples": [
          "His cartoons are distributed by United Press Syndicate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell newspaper or magazine articles, photographs, television shows, etc. to other organizations so that they can be published or shown in several places:",
        "examples": [
          "Freelance writer Ellen Kanner is better known to Miami Herald readers as the syndicated food columnist Edgy Veggie.",
          "His new three-hour syndicated show airs on 38 stations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a debt or loan to a group of people or organizations so they can control or manage it:",
        "examples": [
          "His businesses ranged from investment banking to syndicating corporate loans and managing wealth for private clients.",
          "The report notes that big banks are having trouble \"syndicating\" their deals, or repackaging them into bundles to be sold to investors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or companies that join together in order to share the cost of a business operation, such as the buying and publishing of newspaper stories, photographs, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people or organizations who join together to share the financial risk involved in achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "A syndicate of banks is financing the deal.",
          "a banking/property syndicate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to provide or manage a large loan together with other financial organizations who share the risk:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank was prepared to lend as much as $5.75 billion, though it would syndicate the debt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell television programmes, newspaper articles, etc. to companies around the world:",
        "examples": [
          "syndicate sth to sb The Oscars ceremony is syndicated to broadcasters worldwide."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "syndrome": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a combination of medical problems that shows the existence of a particular disease or mental condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Early diagnosis of the syndrome is difficult, but it is important to begin treatment as soon as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of various illnesses:",
        "examples": [
          "irritable bowel syndrome"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of negative behaviour or mental state that is typical of a person in a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "They said that uninsured-motorist syndrome was a chronic condition in the city.",
          "The development of new wind farms was slowed by \"not in my backyard\" syndrome among locals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a combination of medical problems that commonly go together and that show the existence of a disease",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Syndrome is often used in the names of diseases:",
        "examples": [
          "chronic fatigue syndrome"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "synergy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the combined power of a group of things when they are working together that is greater than the total power achieved by each working separately:",
        "examples": [
          "Team work at its best results in a synergy that can be very productive.",
          "There are always some synergies in merging similar businesses together.",
          "You must choose healthy foods and a healthy lifestyle to maintain the synergy of a healthy body.",
          "Parent companies and parent managers in nearly all large companies are desperately seeking synergy.",
          "No allowance is made for the effect of pesticides working in synergy with one another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the combined power, profits, etc. that can be achieved by two organizations or groups of people working together rather than separately:",
        "examples": [
          "create/deliver/generate synergy The merger will help the manufacturing company achieve synergies that will allow it to remain competitive.",
          "synergy benefits/savings/targets The synergy savings of €275m targeted by the merger look modest compared with the inherited costs of the project.",
          "annual/cost/financial synergies The deal would create enhanced value for shareholders through the delivery of $500m of annual synergies.",
          "marketing/merger/operational synergies",
          "potential/significant/substantial synergies"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "synonymous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having the same meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "The words \"annoyed\" and \"irritated\" are more or less synonymous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that one thing is synonymous with another, you mean that the two things are so closely connected in most people's minds that one suggests the other:",
        "examples": [
          "Oscar Wilde's name is synonymous with wit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of words) having the same or nearly the same meaning",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that one thing is synonymous with another, you mean that the two things are so closely connected in most people’s minds that one suggests the other:",
        "examples": [
          "The name of Alfred Hitchcock is synonymous with movie thrillers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "synthesized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a substance by a chemical reaction in plants or animals:",
        "examples": [
          "There are many vitamins that the body cannot synthesize itself."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "synthesizer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electronic keyboard instrument that can produce and combine a large range of recorded sounds, often in order to copy other musical instruments or voices",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic instrument used to reproduce, combine, and vary sounds, esp. of musical instruments or voices",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "synthetic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Synthetic products are made from artificial substances, often copying a natural product:",
        "examples": [
          "synthetic fibres",
          "The patch prevents pregnancy using the same synthetic hormones that are used in birth control pills.",
          "The prices of synthetic and natural rubber have gone up dramatically in the last few years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "false or artificial:",
        "examples": [
          "She criticized the synthetic charm of TV hosts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a language) using inflections (= changes in or additions to the form of words) to express meaning or grammatical structure:",
        "examples": [
          "The speakers of an analytic language often have difficulty processing morphologically complex words in a synthetic language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to products made from artificial substances, often copying a natural product:",
        "examples": [
          "synthetic sweeteners",
          "a synthetic fiber"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made artificially and not produced from natural substances:",
        "examples": [
          "synthetic fibres"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificial substance or material:",
        "examples": [
          "Man-made gem products are known as synthetics.",
          "natural fibres, such as wool and cotton, and synthetics"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "synthetics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Synthetic products are made from artificial substances, often copying a natural product:",
        "examples": [
          "synthetic fibres",
          "The patch prevents pregnancy using the same synthetic hormones that are used in birth control pills.",
          "The prices of synthetic and natural rubber have gone up dramatically in the last few years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "false or artificial:",
        "examples": [
          "She criticized the synthetic charm of TV hosts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a language) using inflections (= changes in or additions to the form of words) to express meaning or grammatical structure:",
        "examples": [
          "The speakers of an analytic language often have difficulty processing morphologically complex words in a synthetic language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to products made from artificial substances, often copying a natural product:",
        "examples": [
          "synthetic sweeteners",
          "a synthetic fiber"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made artificially and not produced from natural substances:",
        "examples": [
          "synthetic fibres"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificial substance or material:",
        "examples": [
          "Man-made gem products are known as synthetics.",
          "natural fibres, such as wool and cotton, and synthetics"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "syphilis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a disease caught during sexual activity with an infected person. Syphilis spreads slowly from the sex organs to all parts of the body and often results in death if not treated.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disease caught during sexual activity",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "syria": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in Western Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "syrian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Syria or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Syria",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "syrians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Syria or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Syria",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "syringe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hollow, cylinder-shaped piece of equipment used for sucking liquid out of something or pushing liquid into something, especially one with a needle that can be put under the skin and used to inject drugs, remove small amounts of blood, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clean the inside of the ears by pushing water into them and then sucking it out of them using a syringe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube for collecting blood or other liquids or for putting liquids into the body usually through a needle that can be put under the skin:",
        "examples": [
          "As a diabetic, she uses a syringe to inject herself with insulin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "syrup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very sweet, thick liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Make a syrup by boiling 100 g sugar in 300 ml water.",
          "Corn syrup is used for sweetening drinks.",
          "maple syrup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of sweet liquid medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "cough syrup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, sometimes thick liquid made by dissolving sugar in water, to which flavoring is often added",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "system": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of connected things or devices that operate together:",
        "examples": [
          "a central heating system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of computer equipment and programs used together for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The system keeps crashing and no one is able to figure out why."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of organs or structures in the body that have a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the immune system",
          "the nervous system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that the body works, especially the way that it digests food and passes out waste products:",
        "examples": [
          "A run in the morning is good for the system - it wakes the body up and gets everything going."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing things:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll have to develop a better filing system.",
          "Under this system, many people were prevented from voting.",
          "The legal system operates very differently in the US and Britain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular method of counting, measuring, or weighing things:",
        "examples": [
          "the metric system of measuring and weighing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the intentional and organized use of a system:",
        "examples": [
          "There doesn't seem to be any system to the books on these shelves - they're certainly not in alphabetical order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfair laws and rules that prevent people from being able to improve their situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He has his own ways of beating the system, making sure that he has good relationships with influential people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of connected items or devices that operate together:",
        "examples": [
          "the system of interstate highways",
          "We’re having a new computer system installed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the body, a system is a set of organs or structures that have a particular job to do:",
        "examples": [
          "the digestive system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing things; a method:",
        "examples": [
          "My assistant will explain the system for filing a medical claim.",
          "Under the US legal system, an accused person is innocent until proven guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A system is also a particular method of counting, measuring, or weighing things:",
        "examples": [
          "the metric system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular set of actions for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "They designed a system that tracks results.",
          "a system for (doing) sth The bank has streamlined systems for switching accounts.",
          "a system of (doing) sth The core of the fraud was a system of double billing.",
          "a complaints/tax/trading system",
          "The quota system limits the volumes of clothing that China can ship to the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of organizations that work together for a particular purpose, or have similar activities:",
        "examples": [
          "the criminal justice system",
          "the legal/financial system",
          "Countries with better banking systems should have easier access to money at lower interest rates than those that do not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular method of counting, measuring, or weighing things:",
        "examples": [
          "the metric system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of connected machines, etc. that operate together:",
        "examples": [
          "They design and build solar electric systems.",
          "We need to install a sprinkler system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of computer equipment and programs used together for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "At the moment, the company spends around €1million a year on its IT systems.",
          "I can't process the order right now because our systems are down.",
          "You need a password to get onto the system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "systematic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "according to an agreed set of methods or organized plan:",
        "examples": [
          "approving We've got to be more systematic in the way that we approach this task.",
          "disapproving We're hearing reports of the systematic rape and torture of prisoners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using an organized method that is often detailed:",
        "examples": [
          "In his typically systematic way, he laid out the pros and cons in nine numbered paragraphs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done according to a particular system in an organized way:",
        "examples": [
          "Salespersons are requested to make a systematic analysis of their failures.",
          "A systematic approach should be adopted to collecting information.",
          "When completing the form, it helps to be systematic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "systemic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A systemic drug, disease, or poison reaches and has an effect on the whole of a body or a plant and not just one part of it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A systemic problem or change is a basic one, experienced by the whole of an organization or a country and not just particular parts of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The current recession is the result of a systemic change within the structure of the country's economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or involving a whole system:",
        "examples": [
          "The problems are systemic and will only worsen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or affecting the whole of a system, organization, etc. rather than just some parts of it:",
        "examples": [
          "These problems, far from being transitory, are systemic.",
          "The evidence suggests systemic failures on the part of the company's managers.",
          "We need a systemic change."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "systems": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of connected things or devices that operate together:",
        "examples": [
          "a central heating system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of computer equipment and programs used together for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The system keeps crashing and no one is able to figure out why."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of organs or structures in the body that have a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the immune system",
          "the nervous system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way that the body works, especially the way that it digests food and passes out waste products:",
        "examples": [
          "A run in the morning is good for the system - it wakes the body up and gets everything going."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing things:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll have to develop a better filing system.",
          "Under this system, many people were prevented from voting.",
          "The legal system operates very differently in the US and Britain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular method of counting, measuring, or weighing things:",
        "examples": [
          "the metric system of measuring and weighing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the intentional and organized use of a system:",
        "examples": [
          "There doesn't seem to be any system to the books on these shelves - they're certainly not in alphabetical order."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfair laws and rules that prevent people from being able to improve their situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He has his own ways of beating the system, making sure that he has good relationships with influential people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of connected items or devices that operate together:",
        "examples": [
          "the system of interstate highways",
          "We’re having a new computer system installed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the body, a system is a set of organs or structures that have a particular job to do:",
        "examples": [
          "the digestive system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing things; a method:",
        "examples": [
          "My assistant will explain the system for filing a medical claim.",
          "Under the US legal system, an accused person is innocent until proven guilty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A system is also a particular method of counting, measuring, or weighing things:",
        "examples": [
          "the metric system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular set of actions for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "They designed a system that tracks results.",
          "a system for (doing) sth The bank has streamlined systems for switching accounts.",
          "a system of (doing) sth The core of the fraud was a system of double billing.",
          "a complaints/tax/trading system",
          "The quota system limits the volumes of clothing that China can ship to the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of organizations that work together for a particular purpose, or have similar activities:",
        "examples": [
          "the criminal justice system",
          "the legal/financial system",
          "Countries with better banking systems should have easier access to money at lower interest rates than those that do not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular method of counting, measuring, or weighing things:",
        "examples": [
          "the metric system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of connected machines, etc. that operate together:",
        "examples": [
          "They design and build solar electric systems.",
          "We need to install a sprinkler system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of computer equipment and programs used together for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "At the moment, the company spends around €1million a year on its IT systems.",
          "I can't process the order right now because our systems are down.",
          "You need a password to get onto the system."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ta": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thank you",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tab": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper, metal, etc. that is attached to something larger and is used for giving information, fastening, opening, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Make a file folder for these documents and write \"finance\" on the tab.",
          "Insert Tab A into Slot A and glue, before standing the model upright."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the small piece of metal, often joined to a ring, that is pulled off or pushed into the top of a can (= metal drink container) to open it:",
        "examples": [
          "We pulled the tabs on the beer, and toasted the gods of travel.",
          "The tabs from soda cans often end up as litter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cigarette",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper containing the drug LSD",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small symbol on a computer screen or website that allows you to open different documents or pages:",
        "examples": [
          "Move between pages by clicking on the tabs at the top of the screen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed position on a line of text that can be reached by pressing the tab key on a keyboard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total money charged in a restaurant or hotel for food, drinks, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He kindly offered to pick up the tab (= pay)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of material on a box, can, or container that is pulled to open it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tab is also a small piece of paper or plastic attached to a paper or file so it can be found easily.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount charged for a service or for a meal in a restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "He offered to pick up the tab for lunch (= pay for it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper, metal, or cloth that is attached to the edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The metal tabs at one end are where the wires fasten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small symbol on a website that gives you information about the different pages you can open on that website:",
        "examples": [
          "Move between pages by clicking on the tabs at the top of the screen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed position on a line of text that you are writing on a computer, etc. that can be reached by pressing the tab key",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that is charged for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee will reimburse the state $70,000 of the $105,000 tab for a recent trade mission to Ireland.",
          "The tab to clean up the mess caused by the oil spill has already hit $9 million.",
          "pick up the tab (for sth) The state picks up the health care tab for many low-income clients.",
          "pay the tab (for sth) Pharmaceutical companies pay most of the tab for the trials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record of what you have ordered or used but not yet paid for, especially in a bar or restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "put sth on the/your tab Just put it on the tab, please.",
          "on sb's tab I ordered drinks for everyone, even though this was all going on my tab.",
          "They were put up in hotels on the state's tab."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think or say that someone or something should have a particular job or use:",
        "examples": [
          "tab sb to do sth He was tabbed to restore glory and dignity to USA Basketball.",
          "tab sb as sth The CEO unofficially tabbed him as his successor.",
          "tab sb/sth for sth She was tabbed for a seat on the Board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put tabs on something:",
        "examples": [
          "tab sth with sth There was a stack of mail-order catalogues tabbed with sticky labels."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tabasco": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a red sauce with a hot taste, used on food to add flavour",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tabby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cat that has dark-coloured marks on grey or brown fur:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the cats is black and the other is a tabby.",
          "I have a four-month old tabby cat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a cat or its fur) having dark-coloured marks on grey or brown fur:",
        "examples": [
          "Our little tabby kitten has a wonderful purr.",
          "There were tufts of tabby fur on the carpet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "table": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat surface, usually supported by four legs, used for putting things on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people sitting at a table:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a really noisy table behind us celebrating someone's birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a table that you work at in an office",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a cloth, knives, and forks, etc. on the table in preparation for a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "set the table for Could you set the table for lunch, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement of facts and numbers in rows or blocks, especially in printed material",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the information that is contained in a book:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure you include a table of contents and an acknowledgments section."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest the formal discussion of something:",
        "examples": [
          "An amendment to the proposal was tabled by Mrs James."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to delay the formal discussion of a subject until later:",
        "examples": [
          "The suggestion was tabled for discussion at a later date."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put data into a table (= an arrangement of facts or numbers in rows or columns):",
        "examples": [
          "All the resources available to us are tabled in Figure 1 below.",
          "You may find that you understand the situation better if you table the data in a different way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to set up a table in a public place, in order to provide people with information, or to sell something:",
        "examples": [
          "We shall be tabling in the Student Centre to provide information on voter registration, absentee ballots and how to vote on campus.",
          "Don’t offer your cash to people who are tabling for donations on the street.",
          "The activists accused state police of coming into their meetings at university events and of spying on them for tabling at the student union."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture that has a flat top supported by legs:",
        "examples": [
          "We ate our meals sitting around a large dining room table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The table also means all the people at a table:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole table had a very good time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement of facts and numbers, usually in rows on a page, that makes information easy to understand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A table of contents is a list of what is in a book.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave something for discussion or consideration at a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ll have to table these last two items until our next meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement of facts or numbers in rows or columns, especially in printed material, on computer screens, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The table can help you evaluate the potential risks of investing in the Fund.",
          "Building societies dominate the best-value tables for mortgages.",
          "This table represents export sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or opportunity for people to meet and discuss something:",
        "examples": [
          "When they get to the bargaining table, there will be a fight over union membership.",
          "In countries where women are denied a seat at the table, democracy remains a hollow promise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no longer being considered:",
        "examples": [
          "A dividend payment this year is definitely off the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having been offered or suggested so that it can be considered:",
        "examples": [
          "Management said that there were important new benefits on the table.",
          "The deal appears to be still on the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not going to be discussed until later:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have an important matter to raise, don't leave it on the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest or offer something for discussion:",
        "examples": [
          "table an offer/bid/proposal The company has been looking for a buyer for several months but so far no offer has been tabled.",
          "table a motion/amendment/resolution MPs tabled 118 last minute amendments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a subject or idea to be discussed later:",
        "examples": [
          "The motion has been tabled.",
          "I propose tabling this for the time being."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tablecloth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large piece of cloth that covers a table during a meal and protects or decorates it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth or paper used to cover a table, esp. during a meal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tables": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat surface, usually supported by four legs, used for putting things on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people sitting at a table:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a really noisy table behind us celebrating someone's birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a table that you work at in an office",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a cloth, knives, and forks, etc. on the table in preparation for a meal:",
        "examples": [
          "set the table for Could you set the table for lunch, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement of facts and numbers in rows or blocks, especially in printed material",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the information that is contained in a book:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure you include a table of contents and an acknowledgments section."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest the formal discussion of something:",
        "examples": [
          "An amendment to the proposal was tabled by Mrs James."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to delay the formal discussion of a subject until later:",
        "examples": [
          "The suggestion was tabled for discussion at a later date."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put data into a table (= an arrangement of facts or numbers in rows or columns):",
        "examples": [
          "All the resources available to us are tabled in Figure 1 below.",
          "You may find that you understand the situation better if you table the data in a different way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to set up a table in a public place, in order to provide people with information, or to sell something:",
        "examples": [
          "We shall be tabling in the Student Centre to provide information on voter registration, absentee ballots and how to vote on campus.",
          "Don’t offer your cash to people who are tabling for donations on the street.",
          "The activists accused state police of coming into their meetings at university events and of spying on them for tabling at the student union."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture that has a flat top supported by legs:",
        "examples": [
          "We ate our meals sitting around a large dining room table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The table also means all the people at a table:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole table had a very good time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement of facts and numbers, usually in rows on a page, that makes information easy to understand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A table of contents is a list of what is in a book.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave something for discussion or consideration at a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ll have to table these last two items until our next meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement of facts or numbers in rows or columns, especially in printed material, on computer screens, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The table can help you evaluate the potential risks of investing in the Fund.",
          "Building societies dominate the best-value tables for mortgages.",
          "This table represents export sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or opportunity for people to meet and discuss something:",
        "examples": [
          "When they get to the bargaining table, there will be a fight over union membership.",
          "In countries where women are denied a seat at the table, democracy remains a hollow promise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "no longer being considered:",
        "examples": [
          "A dividend payment this year is definitely off the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having been offered or suggested so that it can be considered:",
        "examples": [
          "Management said that there were important new benefits on the table.",
          "The deal appears to be still on the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not going to be discussed until later:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have an important matter to raise, don't leave it on the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suggest or offer something for discussion:",
        "examples": [
          "table an offer/bid/proposal The company has been looking for a buyer for several months but so far no offer has been tabled.",
          "table a motion/amendment/resolution MPs tabled 118 last minute amendments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a subject or idea to be discussed later:",
        "examples": [
          "The motion has been tabled.",
          "I propose tabling this for the time being."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tablet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, solid piece of medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "a sleeping tablet",
          "a vitamin tablet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, flat, often square piece of hard material such as wood, stone, or metal:",
        "examples": [
          "The poem was engraved on a tablet of stone.",
          "UK a tablet of soap"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, flat computer that is controlled by touching the screen or by using a special pen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round, solid object made of medicine; a pill:",
        "examples": [
          "aspirin tablets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of stone or other hard material used for writing, esp. in ancient times:",
        "examples": [
          "The archaeologists found six tablets recording business transactions from over three thousand years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sheets paper that have been fastened together at one edge, used for writing or drawing; a pad:",
        "examples": [
          "His pen swept across his drawing tablet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of small computer with a screen that you can write on using a special pen:",
        "examples": [
          "This tablet PC converts into a smoothly working notebook with a keyboard addition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tabletop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to board games, card games, and other physical games, rather than computer games:",
        "examples": [
          "tabletop football games"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flat horizontal part of a table",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tablets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, solid piece of medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "a sleeping tablet",
          "a vitamin tablet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, flat, often square piece of hard material such as wood, stone, or metal:",
        "examples": [
          "The poem was engraved on a tablet of stone.",
          "UK a tablet of soap"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, flat computer that is controlled by touching the screen or by using a special pen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round, solid object made of medicine; a pill:",
        "examples": [
          "aspirin tablets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of stone or other hard material used for writing, esp. in ancient times:",
        "examples": [
          "The archaeologists found six tablets recording business transactions from over three thousand years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sheets paper that have been fastened together at one edge, used for writing or drawing; a pad:",
        "examples": [
          "His pen swept across his drawing tablet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of small computer with a screen that you can write on using a special pen:",
        "examples": [
          "This tablet PC converts into a smoothly working notebook with a keyboard addition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tabloid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of or relating to) a type of popular newspaper with small pages that has many pictures and short, simple reports:",
        "examples": [
          "the tabloid press",
          "a tabloid newspaper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of newspaper that has smaller pages, many pictures, and short reports:",
        "examples": [
          "The tabloids often attract readers with sensational headlines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tabloids": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of or relating to) a type of popular newspaper with small pages that has many pictures and short, simple reports:",
        "examples": [
          "the tabloid press",
          "a tabloid newspaper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of newspaper that has smaller pages, many pictures, and short reports:",
        "examples": [
          "The tabloids often attract readers with sensational headlines."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "taboo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a subject, word, or action that is avoided for religious or social reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "In this society there is a taboo on/against any sort of public display of affection.",
          "He would not hesitate to break any taboo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "avoided for religious or social reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "For some people, death is a taboo subject.",
          "He believes that nothing should be taboo in films."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is avoided or forbidden for religious or social reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "Dealing with mental illness is a sensitive issue, with a lot of taboos."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tabs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper, metal, etc. that is attached to something larger and is used for giving information, fastening, opening, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Make a file folder for these documents and write \"finance\" on the tab.",
          "Insert Tab A into Slot A and glue, before standing the model upright."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the small piece of metal, often joined to a ring, that is pulled off or pushed into the top of a can (= metal drink container) to open it:",
        "examples": [
          "We pulled the tabs on the beer, and toasted the gods of travel.",
          "The tabs from soda cans often end up as litter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cigarette",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper containing the drug LSD",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small symbol on a computer screen or website that allows you to open different documents or pages:",
        "examples": [
          "Move between pages by clicking on the tabs at the top of the screen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed position on a line of text that can be reached by pressing the tab key on a keyboard",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total money charged in a restaurant or hotel for food, drinks, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He kindly offered to pick up the tab (= pay)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of material on a box, can, or container that is pulled to open it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tab is also a small piece of paper or plastic attached to a paper or file so it can be found easily.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount charged for a service or for a meal in a restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "He offered to pick up the tab for lunch (= pay for it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper, metal, or cloth that is attached to the edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The metal tabs at one end are where the wires fasten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small symbol on a website that gives you information about the different pages you can open on that website:",
        "examples": [
          "Move between pages by clicking on the tabs at the top of the screen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fixed position on a line of text that you are writing on a computer, etc. that can be reached by pressing the tab key",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that is charged for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee will reimburse the state $70,000 of the $105,000 tab for a recent trade mission to Ireland.",
          "The tab to clean up the mess caused by the oil spill has already hit $9 million.",
          "pick up the tab (for sth) The state picks up the health care tab for many low-income clients.",
          "pay the tab (for sth) Pharmaceutical companies pay most of the tab for the trials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record of what you have ordered or used but not yet paid for, especially in a bar or restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "put sth on the/your tab Just put it on the tab, please.",
          "on sb's tab I ordered drinks for everyone, even though this was all going on my tab.",
          "They were put up in hotels on the state's tab."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think or say that someone or something should have a particular job or use:",
        "examples": [
          "tab sb to do sth He was tabbed to restore glory and dignity to USA Basketball.",
          "tab sb as sth The CEO unofficially tabbed him as his successor.",
          "tab sb/sth for sth She was tabbed for a seat on the Board."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put tabs on something:",
        "examples": [
          "tab sth with sth There was a stack of mail-order catalogues tabbed with sticky labels."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, sharp nail with a flat end",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, loose stitch",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the objects that the rider of a horse needs, including saddles and bridles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the direction or distance that a boat moves at an angle to the direction of the wind, so that the boat receives the wind on its sails:",
        "examples": [
          "on a port/starboard tack The ship was on the starboard tack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something to a place with tacks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sew with a long, loose stitch that holds two pieces of material together temporarily, before they are sewn together in a more tidy or permanent way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a boat) to turn so that it is at an angle to the direction of the wind and receives the wind on its sails",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, sharp nail with a wide, flat end, or a thumbtack",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several possible ways of dealing with something:",
        "examples": [
          "When this tack didn’t work, I tried another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something with tacks:",
        "examples": [
          "We tacked up a few decorations for the party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tacked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something to a place with tacks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sew with a long, loose stitch that holds two pieces of material together temporarily, before they are sewn together in a more tidy or permanent way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a boat) to turn so that it is at an angle to the direction of the wind and receives the wind on its sails",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tackle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to try to deal with something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "There are many ways of tackling this problem.",
          "tackle someone about something I tackled him about his careless work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in football or hockey) to try to take the ball from a player in the other team, or (in rugby or American football) to do this by taking hold of the player and making them fall:",
        "examples": [
          "Barnes tackled Johnson just as she was about to shoot.",
          "The full-back was tackled by two players but held onto the ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in football or hockey) an act of tackling someone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, one of the players on offence or defence that line up near the middle of the line of players on the line of scrimmage (= the place where the ball is positioned at the beginning of a period of action):",
        "examples": [
          "The right tackle broke through the line and forced the quarterback to scramble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the objects needed for a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "fishing tackle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the male sexual organs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch and knock down someone who is running, esp. in the game of football:",
        "examples": [
          "All four players were unable to tackle the quarterback before he scored a touchdown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to attack or to deal with something:",
        "examples": [
          "There are many ways of tackling this problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the equipment used in fishing or to lift or raise things on a ship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of knocking someone down, or a football player who is supposed to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "A flying tackle brought him down.",
          "He’s an offensive/defensive tackle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to deal with something:",
        "examples": [
          "The first thing the new government must do is to tackle inflation.",
          "tackle a crisis/question/problem",
          "I felt that the whole subject was too sensitive to tackle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk to someone about a difficult situation, usually because you disagree with them:",
        "examples": [
          "tackle sb on/about sth I was determined to tackle my boss on the way I had been treated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tackled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to deal with something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "There are many ways of tackling this problem.",
          "tackle someone about something I tackled him about his careless work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in football or hockey) to try to take the ball from a player in the other team, or (in rugby or American football) to do this by taking hold of the player and making them fall:",
        "examples": [
          "Barnes tackled Johnson just as she was about to shoot.",
          "The full-back was tackled by two players but held onto the ball."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tackling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to deal with something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "There are many ways of tackling this problem.",
          "tackle someone about something I tackled him about his careless work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in football or hockey) to try to take the ball from a player in the other team, or (in rugby or American football) to do this by taking hold of the player and making them fall:",
        "examples": [
          "Barnes tackled Johnson just as she was about to shoot.",
          "The full-back was tackled by two players but held onto the ball."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tacks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, sharp nail with a flat end",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, loose stitch",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the objects that the rider of a horse needs, including saddles and bridles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the direction or distance that a boat moves at an angle to the direction of the wind, so that the boat receives the wind on its sails:",
        "examples": [
          "on a port/starboard tack The ship was on the starboard tack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something to a place with tacks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sew with a long, loose stitch that holds two pieces of material together temporarily, before they are sewn together in a more tidy or permanent way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a boat) to turn so that it is at an angle to the direction of the wind and receives the wind on its sails",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, sharp nail with a wide, flat end, or a thumbtack",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several possible ways of dealing with something:",
        "examples": [
          "When this tack didn’t work, I tried another."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten something with tacks:",
        "examples": [
          "We tacked up a few decorations for the party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tacky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of cheap quality or in bad style:",
        "examples": [
          "The shop sold tacky souvenirs and ornaments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sticky; (especially of paint or glue) not completely dry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a substance) sticky:",
        "examples": [
          "I left a fingerprint in the tacky paint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cheap in quality or design:",
        "examples": [
          "She reads those tacky romance novels."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "taco": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard, folded tortilla (= thin flat bread) filled with meat, cheese, etc. and often a hot, spicy sauce",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a folded tortilla (= thin, flat bread) filled with meat, cheese, or salad vegetables, that is fried and served with various sauces",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tacos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard, folded tortilla (= thin flat bread) filled with meat, cheese, etc. and often a hot, spicy sauce",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a folded tortilla (= thin, flat bread) filled with meat, cheese, or salad vegetables, that is fried and served with various sauces",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tact": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to say or do the right thing without making anyone unhappy or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "He's never had much tact and people don't like his blunt manner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to say or do things in such a way that you do not make anyone unhappy or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "The editors of this book have shown tact and good sense in their selections."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tactic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a planned way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "These bomb attacks represent a change of tactics by the terrorists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the organization and use of soldiers and equipment in war:",
        "examples": [
          "We should leave it to the military men to organize the tactics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a specific action intended to get a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "Oliver’s clumsy tactics doomed the plan from the start."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Tactics is the science of planning the arrangement and use of military forces and equipment in war.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a planned method for achieving a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "I think we'll have to change our marketing tactics.",
          "The tactics used by the salesman made her uncomfortable.",
          "The complaints are no more than a delaying tactic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tactical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to tactics or done in order to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a tactical vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Tactical weapons are for use over short distances and, especially in the case of nuclear weapons, have a local effect only.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to tactics; done in order to get a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a tactical error in agreeing to the debates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Tactical military operations or weapons are used to achieve specific goals.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the methods used to achieve a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "He has plenty of tactical ability and is a great organizer.",
          "The tactical advantage offered by cash is flexibility.",
          "a tactical error/mistake They made a tactical error by coming in with an offer that was so unrealistic.",
          "a tactical decision/move Analysts have largely viewed his resignation as a tactical move.",
          "the rise of tactical voting"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tactics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the organization and use of soldiers and equipment in war:",
        "examples": [
          "We should leave it to the military men to organize the tactics.",
          "We gathered for a weekend to brush up on military tactics.",
          "Use of these missiles marked a shift in military tactics.",
          "He was known for his grasp of military tactics.",
          "They were trained in counter-insurgency tactics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a little, slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The fish was OK, but the chips were a tad greasy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a little bit; a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Those French fries were a tad greasy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tadpoles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, black creature with a large head and long tail that lives in water and develops into a frog or toad",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a recently born creature with a large head, long tail, and no arms or legs, which lives in water and develops into a frog or toad",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "taffeta": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stiff, shiny cloth made from silk or artificial material, used especially for dresses to be worn at special events:",
        "examples": [
          "a taffeta ball gown"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "taffy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very sticky sweet made from molasses or sugar that is pulled tight until it is light in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "salt water taffy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for someone who comes from Wales, or whose family comes from Wales",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper, cloth, or metal with information on it, tied or stuck onto something, or worn by a person or an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "I wore the dress but forgot to remove the tag.",
          "They have military identification tags and DNA banks to assist in identifying victims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device that is fastened to a person, animal, or object, so that police, scientists, or other people can know where they are or find other information about them:",
        "examples": [
          "He was released from jail early wearing a tag and was later caught dealing drugs.",
          "security tag High-value items in stores often have security tags attached."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of marking part of a computer document in order to identify it or to show how it should be treated when the document is printed or shown on a screen:",
        "examples": [
          "HTML (HyperText Markup Language) uses tags to format a document, create hyperlinks, and mark locations for graphics.",
          "If you are using photos and images, include descriptive text tags using the \"ALT\" attribute of HTML."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign on a road vehicle that shows the official set of numbers and letters that identifies it:",
        "examples": [
          "license tag Delaware's license tags bear the slogan \"The First State\".",
          "A state trooper observed the red Toyota with Tennessee tags and stopped the vehicle in Alabama.",
          "License plate scanners record tags entering the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a phrase such as \"he is\" or \"isn't it?\", added on to a sentence for emphasis, or to turn it into a question, usually to get agreement or to check information",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played by two or more children in which one child chases the others and tries to touch one of them. This child then becomes the one who does the chasing.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of graffiti (= words and pictures drawn in public places on walls, etc.) that shows who has drawn it and that represents a signature :",
        "examples": [
          "The tag is the most commonly seen graffiti in any urban setting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a link to someone's profile from a photo or comment on a website such as Instagram or Facebook:",
        "examples": [
          "You can remove your tag from a photo on Facebook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase with the symbol # in front of it that gives a general descripton of what a message is about on a website such as X. Tag is short for hashtag:",
        "examples": [
          "I searched for posts with the tag #worldcup2022."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, an act of a fielder (= player who is trying to prevent the other team from scoring) who is holding the ball touching an opponent who is running to a base, which makes the runner out (= ends their turn):",
        "examples": [
          "The shortstop made a great tag on the runner.",
          "Joe avoided the tag and reached third base safely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a tag on something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark computer information to be processed in a particular way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add a link to someone's profile from a photo or comment on a website such as Instagram or Facebook:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't mind if people tag me without asking.",
          "You don't want a potential employer seeing those Friday night pictures your friend has tagged you in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add a word or phrase with the symbol # in front of it to a message on a website such as X, to give a general description of what the message is about:",
        "examples": [
          "They encouraged people to take a picture, tag it with #ISignedtheDeclaration and share it on social media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to touch an opponent who is running to a base with your hand or glove while you are holding the ball, which makes the runner out (= ends their turn):",
        "examples": [
          "Billy picked up the ball and tagged the runner.",
          "Winfield was tagged by the catcher while attempting to score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper, cloth, or metal attached to an item and containing information about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you check the price tag on that sweater?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game for children in which one child chases the others and tries to touch one of them, who then is the one who chases the children",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch someone in the game of tag:",
        "examples": [
          "I tagged you, now you’re it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a tag on something:",
        "examples": [
          "The items are tagged and stacked on shelves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper, plastic, cloth, etc. attached to something that shows some information about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the bibs have a tag sewn into the lining that contains the UPC number.",
          "Valuable pieces are marked with a tag describing the item's age and pedigree.",
          "The clerks wear black shirts and name tags."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small electronic object that is attached to a product in order to give its position, or to stop people from stealing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Track your deliveries inventories with smart tags.",
          "In agriculture, tags are used to track livestock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of letters, numbers, or symbols before or after a piece of electronic data that tells the computer how to treat it:",
        "examples": [
          "The tag is a link that takes you to a web page.",
          "To put anything complicated in a web page you have to put it in tags."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a tag on something:",
        "examples": [
          "The legal staff are being required to print, tag and collate the documents themselves.",
          "Ranch hands will tag and track these cattle throughout the two years before they reach the packing plant.",
          "tag sth with sth Each item is tagged with a price and where to buy it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark electronic data with a series of letters or numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "tag sth with sth Each download is tagged with an icon that identifies the type of file."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tagged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a tag (= a piece of metal or plastic or an electronic device that is fastened to a person, animal, or object, so that people can know where they are or it is, or get other information about them or it):",
        "examples": [
          "A group of neatly tagged pieces of evidence lay on the table.",
          "He is electronically tagged and not allowed out at night.",
          "The receiver will pick up a signal from tagged sharks that pass within about a half-mile radius."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Tagged computer information has been marked to be dealt with in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "The architecture uses tagged data types.",
          "Relevant data can be lost because of wrongly tagged items."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tagging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting a small piece of paper, cloth, or metal on something in order to identify it (= say what it is):",
        "examples": [
          "The tagging of baggage to and from Macau will provide guests a convenient check-in experience.",
          "The individual tagging of sheep would result in an annual bill of around £20m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting electronic devices on goods, etc., or animals, in order to know where they are:",
        "examples": [
          "The electronic tagging of household items such as lawn mowers and power drills would enable them to be searchable via the internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of attaching an electronic device to a person who is guilty of a crime to make sure they do not leave an area or go to a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "The case will bring into question the efficacy of electronic tagging of offenders.",
          "We support the tagging of certain prisoners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of marking computer information to be processed dealt with in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "XML tagging of manuscripts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of marking digital information with a name, etc. to show that it is of a particular type or is connected with a particular person, group, or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Of the three programs, this one let me do the most extensive tagging of my tracks before exporting them.",
          "Are you confused by Facebook's tagging feature? Not sure you want to even be tagged at all? Here's everything you need to know."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the illegal act of writing your name or a special mark on buildings, or the writing and marks that are put on buildings:",
        "examples": [
          "The walls have stayed clean because in the tagging culture murals are respected as art.",
          "It costs the city $250,000 a year to remove tagging."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tags": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper, cloth, or metal with information on it, tied or stuck onto something, or worn by a person or an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "I wore the dress but forgot to remove the tag.",
          "They have military identification tags and DNA banks to assist in identifying victims."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device that is fastened to a person, animal, or object, so that police, scientists, or other people can know where they are or find other information about them:",
        "examples": [
          "He was released from jail early wearing a tag and was later caught dealing drugs.",
          "security tag High-value items in stores often have security tags attached."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of marking part of a computer document in order to identify it or to show how it should be treated when the document is printed or shown on a screen:",
        "examples": [
          "HTML (HyperText Markup Language) uses tags to format a document, create hyperlinks, and mark locations for graphics.",
          "If you are using photos and images, include descriptive text tags using the \"ALT\" attribute of HTML."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign on a road vehicle that shows the official set of numbers and letters that identifies it:",
        "examples": [
          "license tag Delaware's license tags bear the slogan \"The First State\".",
          "A state trooper observed the red Toyota with Tennessee tags and stopped the vehicle in Alabama.",
          "License plate scanners record tags entering the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a phrase such as \"he is\" or \"isn't it?\", added on to a sentence for emphasis, or to turn it into a question, usually to get agreement or to check information",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played by two or more children in which one child chases the others and tries to touch one of them. This child then becomes the one who does the chasing.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of graffiti (= words and pictures drawn in public places on walls, etc.) that shows who has drawn it and that represents a signature :",
        "examples": [
          "The tag is the most commonly seen graffiti in any urban setting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a link to someone's profile from a photo or comment on a website such as Instagram or Facebook:",
        "examples": [
          "You can remove your tag from a photo on Facebook."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase with the symbol # in front of it that gives a general descripton of what a message is about on a website such as X. Tag is short for hashtag:",
        "examples": [
          "I searched for posts with the tag #worldcup2022."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, an act of a fielder (= player who is trying to prevent the other team from scoring) who is holding the ball touching an opponent who is running to a base, which makes the runner out (= ends their turn):",
        "examples": [
          "The shortstop made a great tag on the runner.",
          "Joe avoided the tag and reached third base safely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a tag on something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark computer information to be processed in a particular way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add a link to someone's profile from a photo or comment on a website such as Instagram or Facebook:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't mind if people tag me without asking.",
          "You don't want a potential employer seeing those Friday night pictures your friend has tagged you in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add a word or phrase with the symbol # in front of it to a message on a website such as X, to give a general description of what the message is about:",
        "examples": [
          "They encouraged people to take a picture, tag it with #ISignedtheDeclaration and share it on social media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to touch an opponent who is running to a base with your hand or glove while you are holding the ball, which makes the runner out (= ends their turn):",
        "examples": [
          "Billy picked up the ball and tagged the runner.",
          "Winfield was tagged by the catcher while attempting to score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper, cloth, or metal attached to an item and containing information about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you check the price tag on that sweater?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game for children in which one child chases the others and tries to touch one of them, who then is the one who chases the children",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch someone in the game of tag:",
        "examples": [
          "I tagged you, now you’re it!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a tag on something:",
        "examples": [
          "The items are tagged and stacked on shelves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper, plastic, cloth, etc. attached to something that shows some information about it:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the bibs have a tag sewn into the lining that contains the UPC number.",
          "Valuable pieces are marked with a tag describing the item's age and pedigree.",
          "The clerks wear black shirts and name tags."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small electronic object that is attached to a product in order to give its position, or to stop people from stealing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Track your deliveries inventories with smart tags.",
          "In agriculture, tags are used to track livestock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of letters, numbers, or symbols before or after a piece of electronic data that tells the computer how to treat it:",
        "examples": [
          "The tag is a link that takes you to a web page.",
          "To put anything complicated in a web page you have to put it in tags."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a tag on something:",
        "examples": [
          "The legal staff are being required to print, tag and collate the documents themselves.",
          "Ranch hands will tag and track these cattle throughout the two years before they reach the packing plant.",
          "tag sth with sth Each item is tagged with a price and where to buy it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark electronic data with a series of letters or numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "tag sth with sth Each download is tagged with an icon that identifies the type of file."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tahiti": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an island in the Pacific that is part of French Polynesia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tai": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a form of exercise, originally from China, involving slow movements of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Stretching is important in the most widely accepted and oldest forms of exercise, such as running, yoga, and tai chi.",
          "The practice of tai chi chuan may improve your balance and bone mineral density.",
          "Our classes are designed to introduce you to the T'ai Chi basics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of an animal's body, sticking out from the base of the back, or something similar in shape or position:",
        "examples": [
          "wag itstail The dog wagged its tail excitedly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who follows another person to discover where that person goes, what they do, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the side of a coin that does not have a picture of someone's head on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Heads we move to France, tails to Canada."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "Most men wore tails to the event."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "You've just got to get off your tail and start looking for a job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a phrase that is placed at the end of a sentence and refers to something mentioned in the sentence",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, the batters (= the players who try to hit the ball) who are the last ones in a team to have a turn at batting, usually the less skilled batters:",
        "examples": [
          "The selectors had picked an extra bowler for this match so there was a long tail.",
          "The off-spinner cleaned up the tail to finish with five wickets in the innings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow and watch someone very closely, especially in order to get information secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "That car has been tailing me for the last ten minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of the body of an animal attached to the base of the back, or something similar in shape or position:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog greeted us, wagging its tail.",
          "The comet’s tail glowed in the night sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who secretly follows and watches another person:",
        "examples": [
          "Police put a tail on the suspect as he left the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to secretly follow and watch someone:",
        "examples": [
          "FBI agents tailed him for a month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tailed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a tail of the type mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "a furry-tailed animal"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tailgate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the door or board at the back of a vehicle that can be brought down to put in goods",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion at which sports fans cook food and have drinks out of the back of their car in the car park before going in to watch a game",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drive too closely behind the vehicle in front",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cook food and have drinks out of the back of your car in the car park before going in to watch a game",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow very closely behind another vehicle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a door at the back of a vehicle that opens down for loading",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tailing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow and watch someone very closely, especially in order to get information secretly:",
        "examples": [
          "That car has been tailing me for the last ten minutes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tailor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to repair, make, and adjust (= make changes to) clothes, especially someone who makes jackets, trousers, coats, etc. for men",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or prepare something following particular instructions:",
        "examples": [
          "We tailor any of our products to your company's specific needs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to make, repair, and adjust clothes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to adjust something to suit a particular need or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Their services are tailored to clients’ needs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something specially so that it is right for a particular person, organization, or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "tailor sth for sb/sth You have to tailor application letters for each job you apply for.",
          "tailor sth to sb/sth The company is tailoring its services to specific industrial sectors.",
          "tailor sth to sb's needs Some of the best growth prospects lie in tailoring products to customers' needs.",
          "tailor sth to do sth A financial advisor can tailor a product to fit each person's circumstances."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tailored": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a piece of clothing that is shaped to fit a person's body closely:",
        "examples": [
          "a tailored suit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe clothing that is made for a particular person by a tailor",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "made or changed especially to be suitable for a particular situation or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The project clearly requires a tailored computer system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "specially made for a particular purpose or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "a tailored (= close-fitting) suit",
          "Her clothes fit perfectly – they must be tailor-made."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the side of a coin that does not have a picture of someone's head on it:",
        "examples": [
          "Heads we move to France, tails to Canada.",
          "She tossed the coin and it came down tails.",
          "You choose: heads or tails?",
          "If it's tails, you can decide who goes first.",
          "What's the probability of getting tails six times in a row?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "Most men wore tails to the event.",
          "He hurried down the street dressed in top hat and tails.",
          "It's a formal wedding and a lot of the men will be in tails.",
          "He's an old-style conductor who always wears tails on the podium.",
          "My fiancé wants to wear tails, but I don't think that's appropriate for an afternoon wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the side of a coin that does not have an image of a head on it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "taint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to spoil something or give it an unpleasant quality:",
        "examples": [
          "His reputation was permanently tainted by the financial scandal.",
          "He warned of toxins such as mercury tainting some fish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or result of spoiling something or giving it an unpleasant quality:",
        "examples": [
          "He managed to escape the worst taint of the Watergate scandal.",
          "The enquiry cleared him of any taint of suspicion/dishonesty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage the quality, taste, or value of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Bacteria had tainted the meat.",
          "His reputation was permanently tainted by the scandal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tainted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "spoiled; damaged in quality, taste, or value:",
        "examples": [
          "tainted seafood",
          "tainted election results"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "taiwan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an island country in East Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "taiwanese": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Taiwan or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Taiwan",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "takeaway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a main message or piece of information that you learn from something you hear or read:",
        "examples": [
          "takeaway from The takeaway from the conference was how competitive the tourism industry has become.",
          "takeaway point At the end of the class, the teacher gives us the takeaway points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal cooked and bought at a shop or restaurant but taken somewhere else, often home, to be eaten, or the shop or restaurant itself:",
        "examples": [
          "a Chinese takeaway",
          "We were too tired to cook so we ordered takeaway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking the ball from an opponent, especially in sports such as American football:",
        "examples": [
          "Over the last three seasons combined, they had more takeaways than any other team.",
          "Midway through the final quarter, the defencedelivered the crucial takeaway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shop or restaurant that cooks and sells food for people to eat somewhere else:",
        "examples": [
          "Curry houses and Indian takeaways account for £2.5bn of trade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal cooked and bought at a shop or restaurant but taken somewhere else to be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a weekend job delivering Chinese takeaways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you get or learn from an experience, activity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "the takeaway from sth What's the key takeaway from this survey?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bought from a shop or restaurant and eaten somewhere else:",
        "examples": [
          "In New York you can get a huge range of takeaway food cheaper than cooking at home.",
          "takeaway pizza/sushi/curry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "learned or gained from an experience, activity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "What is the takeaway message from that?",
          "So here are the takeaway points from these ten books."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "takedown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the sport of wrestling, an occasion when someone is thrown quickly to the floor by the person he or she is fighting against:",
        "examples": [
          "Neither wrestler got a takedown in the second one-minute sudden death period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a television report, speech, or piece of writing in which someone or something is criticized very strongly and in detail:",
        "examples": [
          "Barris' takedown of reality TV is razor-sharp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when the police arrest a person or a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "He said they had put a major dent in drug sales in the community with the takedown of the gang."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is defeated, especially in a sport:",
        "examples": [
          "the 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 takedown of the Swedish newcomer by the more experienced Swiss player"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a website or document is officially removed from the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year a takedown notice targeting a single site parodying the U.S. Chamber of Commerce resulted in a takedown of the websites of over 300 activist organizations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "taken": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of take",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "believing something to be deserving of respect or admiration:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee was very taken with your proposals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of take",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "takeoff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the moment when an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly:",
        "examples": [
          "Night takeoffs and landings are banned at this airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of acting or writing, etc. that copies the way a particular person speaks or behaves, or the way something is done, usually to entertain other people:",
        "examples": [
          "It was the best takeoff of the mayor that I have ever seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a humorous copy of the speech, manner, or style of someone, esp. someone famous:",
        "examples": [
          "He does a great takeoff of Kermit the Frog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the moment when an aircraft leaves the ground and starts to fly:",
        "examples": [
          "Night takeoffs and landings are banned at this airport."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "takeout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a meal cooked and bought at a shop or restaurant but taken somewhere else, often home, to be eaten, or the shop or restaurant itself",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal bought at a store or restaurant and taken somewhere else to be eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Let’s have Chinese takeout for dinner tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "takeover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a company gets control of another company by buying enough of its shares:",
        "examples": [
          "They were involved in a takeover last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to get control of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The company made a takeover bid for one of its rivals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of taking control of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Huge corporate takeovers were the big financial news this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking control of a company by buying enough of its shares to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has agreed an $11.5bn takeover.",
          "friendly/hostile takeover In hostile takeovers, the employees of the target firm are often concerned about losing their jobs.",
          "takeover of sth the takeover of British toymakers by American multinationals",
          "takeover candidate/target The dramatic rise in the stock price made it a less attractive takeover target.",
          "takeover attempt/proposal They are expected to receive a takeover proposal from a US-based multinational.",
          "The company announced it was in takeover talks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "taker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who accepts or wants what someone is offering",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "few, no, or not many people interested in what has been offered:",
        "examples": [
          "I put an ad on the website to sell my bike but I haven't had any takers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who uses a drug or medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "a drug taker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes or holds someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a hostage taker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person interested in what has been offered:",
        "examples": [
          "But now at 60 years old, she found no takers for her labor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does something:",
        "examples": [
          "Census takers use a mathematical formula and apply it to the overall locality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who agrees to buy or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "few/not many/no takers There have been few takers for stakes in Mexico's newly privatised companies.",
          "A call for volunteers yielded only 30 takers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization, etc. that takes something:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the call takers at the company's call centre were young and inexperienced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "takers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who accepts or wants what someone is offering",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "few, no, or not many people interested in what has been offered:",
        "examples": [
          "I put an ad on the website to sell my bike but I haven't had any takers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who uses a drug or medicine:",
        "examples": [
          "a drug taker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who takes or holds someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a hostage taker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person interested in what has been offered:",
        "examples": [
          "But now at 60 years old, she found no takers for her labor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does something:",
        "examples": [
          "Census takers use a mathematical formula and apply it to the overall locality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who agrees to buy or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "few/not many/no takers There have been few takers for stakes in Mexico's newly privatised companies.",
          "A call for volunteers yielded only 30 takers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization, etc. that takes something:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the call takers at the company's call centre were young and inexperienced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "takes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove something, especially without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "Has anything been taken (= stolen)?",
          "Here's your pen - I took it by mistake.",
          "be taken from All her possessions had been taken from her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to subtract a number (= remove it from another number):",
        "examples": [
          "take something (away) from something If you take 4 (away) from 12 you get 8."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something or someone from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "take something (with someone) The weather forecast said rain, so take your umbrella (with you) when you go out.",
          "be taken to The suitcases were taken to San Antonio by mistake.",
          "Take the book up/down to the third floor of the library.",
          "[ + two objects ] I suggested that he should take her some chocolates/take some chocolates to her (= bring them to her as a present)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept or have:",
        "examples": [
          "Do they take credit cards here?",
          "This container will take (= has room for) six litres.",
          "UK Which newspaper do you take (= regularly buy)?",
          "He continually abuses her, and she just sits there and takes it.",
          "take something lying down If you think I'm going to take that lying down (= accept it without complaining), you're very much mistaken.",
          "take the/your point I take the/your point (= accept the argument), but I still don't think you should have gone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you want to mention something as a particular example of what you are talking about:",
        "examples": [
          "I've been very busy recently. Take last week, I had meetings every night after work, except Friday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you take someone or something to be something, or if you take someone or something for something, you accept or believe that they are that thing:",
        "examples": [
          "These creatures are generally taken to be descended from primitive fishes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be able to deal with an unpleasant situation:",
        "examples": [
          "can't take something any more I can't take it any more. I'm leaving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "accept or refuse the offer completely:",
        "examples": [
          "That's my final offer - you can take it or leave it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in order to hold something in the hand(s):",
        "examples": [
          "Can you take this bag while I open the door?",
          "He took my arm and led me outside.",
          "Take an egg and break it into the bowl.",
          "take hold of He took hold of the plant's root and pulled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go somewhere with someone, often paying for that person or being responsible for them:",
        "examples": [
          "take someone to something We're taking the kids to the zoo on Saturday.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I took my elderly parents to look at some new houses.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Will you take me swimming tomorrow?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show someone how to get to somewhere by going there with them:",
        "examples": [
          "take someone to something Let me take you to your room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a social event with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "take someone to something Who's taking you to the dance?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel somewhere by using a particular form of transport or a particular vehicle, route, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I always take the train - it's less hassle than a car.",
          "She took the 10.30 flight to Edinburgh.",
          "If you take the road on the left, you'll come to the post office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to need:",
        "examples": [
          "Parachuting takes a lot of nerve.",
          "Transitive verbs take a direct object.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] His story took some believing (= was difficult to believe)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wear a particular size of clothes or shoes:",
        "examples": [
          "What size shoes do you take?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something takes a particular time, that period is needed in order to complete it:",
        "examples": [
          "The cooking process only takes ten minutes.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] How long does this paint take to dry?",
          "[ + obj + noun  ] It took us all day to drive home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act or happen over a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm just going to the shops - I won't take long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to need a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Broken bones always take time to heal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to measure something:",
        "examples": [
          "Nurses took my temperature and blood pressure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to swallow or use a medicine or drug, especially in a regular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Take this medicine three times a day.",
          "Do you think she takes drugs?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to talk about the way in which someone likes to have a particular drink :",
        "examples": [
          "Do you take milk?",
          "He takes his coffee black.",
          "She takes her tea with lemon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or perform:",
        "examples": [
          "Shelley is taking (= studying) economics at university.",
          "UK The Archbishop took our service of thanksgiving.",
          "take someone for something UK Mr Marshall takes us for (= teaches us) physics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with many nouns to make a verb phrase that is equal in meaning to the related verb:",
        "examples": [
          "I think we'll take a break (= we'll stop for a break) there.",
          "If you're tired you should take a rest (= you should rest).",
          "I always like to take a walk (= to walk) after lunch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think about something or someone in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "take something seriously We're taking the bomb threats very seriously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to understand something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just teasing him, but he took it the wrong way.",
          "take something as something I'm not sure whether to take that as a compliment or an insult.",
          "She gave a nod, which we took to mean that she agreed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or come to have a particular feeling or opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "take an interest in He doesn't take any interest in his children.",
          "take notice of Don't take any notice of the cameras.",
          "take offence She takes offence too easily.",
          "take pity on They took pity on the stray cat and fed it.",
          "take the view that I take the view that fuel should be heavily taxed to reduce road use."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to surprise someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The sudden noise took her by surprise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive money from sales or as payment for entrance to an event:",
        "examples": [
          "The show took an astonishing $100,000 in its first week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get possession of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Rebels ambushed the train and took several prisoners.",
          "take something from someone/something UK The Liberals need just 200 more votes to take the seat from Labour.",
          "With these wins, the Democrats have now taken the House back from the Republicans.",
          "take power Centre-left parties look set to take power.",
          "take control Adam, I'd like you to take control of the aircraft now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope you're all taking notes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to let the ball go past without trying to hit it:",
        "examples": [
          "The pitcher had not thrown a strike so I decided to take a pitch.",
          "He was taking all the way on that pitch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work or perform as expected:",
        "examples": [
          "These new plants haven't taken - they don't like this dry soil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is received from sales or as payment for entrance to an event:",
        "examples": [
          "The box office take was huge for the new show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the filming of a scene (= small part of a film):",
        "examples": [
          "This scene needed ten takes before we felt it was right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion about something:",
        "examples": [
          "We'd love to hear your take on this issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a version of something that shows someone's attitude towards it:",
        "examples": [
          "The restaurant offers a new take on traditional French cooking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something or someone from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Please, take me with you!",
          "It may rain, so take your umbrella.",
          "The suitcases were taken to Madrid by mistake.",
          "I thought I’d take her some chocolates.",
          "I take home about $200 a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something:",
        "examples": [
          "Here’s your pen – I took it by mistake.",
          "A radio was taken from the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To take someone’s life is to kill someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The fire took her life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept something, or to receive something willingly:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried to phone him, but he refused to take my call.",
          "Does this restaurant take credit cards?",
          "Take this medicine three times a day.",
          "I can take three more people in my car.",
          "It’s a girls’ school that has now started taking boys.",
          "Bob took a lot of criticism for his decision.",
          "I refuse to take responsibility for what’s happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think of someone or understand something in a particular way; perceive:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] I took him to be more honest than he really was.",
          "The police are taking the robberies very seriously.",
          "In the dim light I could have taken them for brothers.",
          "I’m not going to forge his signature! What do you take me for?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Take is sometimes used to introduce an example of what you mean:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s been really busy. Take last week – we had meetings every day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold something:",
        "examples": [
          "He took my arm and led me to my seat.",
          "Can you take this bag while I open the door?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch, win, or get possession of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Rebels ambushed the train and took several prisoners.",
          "My roses took first prize at the flower show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have as a necessary condition; need:",
        "examples": [
          "Parachuting takes a lot of nerve.",
          "I take a size 9 shoe.",
          "Transitive verbs take a direct object.",
          "It didn’t take much persuasion to get her to go with us.",
          "How long does this paint take to dry?",
          "Broken bones always take time to mend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something takes forever, it happens very slowly:",
        "examples": [
          "In rush-hour traffic, it takes forever to get home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve started taking piano lessons.",
          "The government urged both sides to take steps to end the strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Take is used with many nouns to make a verb phrase:",
        "examples": [
          "We can’t delay any longer – we have to take action (= to act).",
          "In the evening I like to take a walk (= to walk).",
          "If you’re tired, you need to take a nap (= to sleep)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take effect means to start working:",
        "examples": [
          "The medicine should take effect quite quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you take turns, you and other people do the same thing, one after the other:",
        "examples": [
          "The mothers in our group take turns driving the children to school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to measure something:",
        "examples": [
          "Better take the baby’s temperature – she may have a fever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or cause to have a particular feeling or opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "He takes little interest in current events.",
          "She takes offense too easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To take someone by surprise means to do something that is completely unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "His sudden proposal took her totally by surprise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cheat someone:",
        "examples": [
          "You paid $500 for that thing? I think you got taken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write information provided by someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Take notes as you read.",
          "Journalists took down every word he said during the interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a photograph of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "We took lots of pictures of the new baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel on something to get from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "I always take the train.",
          "Take the road on the left to get to my house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the filming of a small part of a movie:",
        "examples": [
          "That scene needed ten takes before they got it right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money received from an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The box office take has been huge for the new show."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular feeling, opinion, or reaction:",
        "examples": [
          "What’s your take on the new proposals for new health care?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to subtract one number or amount from another:",
        "examples": [
          "take sth from sth You'll need to take $2,000 from the $8,000 to allow for tax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something or someone from somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "take sth/sb off (sth) What are we left with after we take off our costs?",
          "I asked for her name to be taken off the list.",
          "They decided to take him off the job and assign him to another department.",
          "take sth away The police took away all of the files for investigation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept or receive something:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you take credit cards?",
          "take an order We're taking 5,000 orders a day.",
          "Top executives will take a 10% pay cut.",
          "He took a job as salesman in a local company.",
          "Are you going to take the job if you get offered it?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to receive money from sales or as payment for something:",
        "examples": [
          "They took an astonishing $100,000 in their first week.",
          "The company will make money by taking 5% from each bet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy or choose something:",
        "examples": [
          "The good news is that they have decided to take 200 units a year.",
          "50% of our total production is taken by just three customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to need something:",
        "examples": [
          "It takes determination to succeed in a new business venture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something takes a particular amount of time, that time is needed in order to finish it:",
        "examples": [
          "They estimated that the project would take about 6 months to complete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the necessary qualities or abilities to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you got what it takes to be in charge of a department?",
          "If you don't have what it takes, you're not going to last long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you are offering something to someone to say that you will not improve your offer:",
        "examples": [
          "And that's our final offer. Take it or leave it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be involved in something with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the board members took part in the discussions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think carefully about a situation or event and form an opinion about it, so that you can decide what to do:",
        "examples": [
          "When markets touch new highs, investors need to take stock.",
          "I am currently taking stock of our position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to need a lot of time:",
        "examples": [
          "It's going to take time to get this department running smoothly again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is received from sales or as payment for something:",
        "examples": [
          "The players now get 75% of the take.",
          "Tour operators had come to rely on the commission from insurance to increase their take.",
          "Last weekend's take was down over 50%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept money for helping someone to do something illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "They vowed to punish officials on the take."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "talcum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a powder, usually having a pleasant smell, put on the skin to make it feel smooth or to help it stay dry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powder for the skin that makes it feel smooth or keeps it dry",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a story, especially one that might be invented or difficult to believe:",
        "examples": [
          "He told some fascinating tales about his life in India.",
          "She told me/invented/concocted a tale about missing the bus to explain her lateness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a story or report, esp. one that is invented or difficult to believe:",
        "examples": [
          "a fairy tale",
          "His life story makes a pretty remarkable tale."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "talent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a natural skill or ability to be good at something, especially without being taught:",
        "examples": [
          "talent for Her talent for music showed at an early age.",
          "His artistic talents were wasted in his boring job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a natural skill or ability to be good at something:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a real talent, a fine writer with a gift for wordplay and a knack for description.",
          "They believe the young player is a rare talent, who will go on to have great success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are employed who have skill and ability and are good at their jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "For key positions, you are going to want to recruit the best talent you can get.",
          "Our aim is to find and retain top talent.",
          "Most companies admit that too little effort goes into talent management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are sexually attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "There was plenty of talent at the party last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ancient unit of weight:",
        "examples": [
          "She is believed to have given Solomon 120 talents of gold.",
          "The Mesopotamian talent weighs 30.8 kilograms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special natural ability to do something well, or people who have this ability:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] His talents are being wasted in that job.",
          "[ U ] The baseball scouts are looking for new talent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural skill or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "The successful candidate will have both talent and drive.",
          "The company benefited from her expertise and talents in sales.",
          "a talent for sth He had a great talent for business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or people with a natural skill or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has shown that it can attract and retain top talent.",
          "Other industries facing a talent shortage can easily outsource jobs overseas.",
          "He's considered one of the greatest talents in the programming world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "talented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with talent; able or skilful:",
        "examples": [
          "a talented golfer/pianist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a natural ability or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "talented employees/people/staff The development of talented employees is critical for ensuring organizational performance.",
          "Peter is an exceptionally talented lawyer.",
          "One of the things I like about working here is that everyone is so talented."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "talentless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having no natural ability to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "a talentless singer",
          "People said that I was talentless, that I couldn't act."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "talents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a natural skill or ability to be good at something, especially without being taught:",
        "examples": [
          "talent for Her talent for music showed at an early age.",
          "His artistic talents were wasted in his boring job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a natural skill or ability to be good at something:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a real talent, a fine writer with a gift for wordplay and a knack for description.",
          "They believe the young player is a rare talent, who will go on to have great success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are employed who have skill and ability and are good at their jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "For key positions, you are going to want to recruit the best talent you can get.",
          "Our aim is to find and retain top talent.",
          "Most companies admit that too little effort goes into talent management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are sexually attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "There was plenty of talent at the party last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ancient unit of weight:",
        "examples": [
          "She is believed to have given Solomon 120 talents of gold.",
          "The Mesopotamian talent weighs 30.8 kilograms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special natural ability to do something well, or people who have this ability:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] His talents are being wasted in that job.",
          "[ U ] The baseball scouts are looking for new talent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a natural skill or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "The successful candidate will have both talent and drive.",
          "The company benefited from her expertise and talents in sales.",
          "a talent for sth He had a great talent for business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or people with a natural skill or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has shown that it can attract and retain top talent.",
          "Other industries facing a talent shortage can easily outsource jobs overseas.",
          "He's considered one of the greatest talents in the programming world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tales": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a story, especially one that might be invented or difficult to believe:",
        "examples": [
          "He told some fascinating tales about his life in India.",
          "She told me/invented/concocted a tale about missing the bus to explain her lateness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a story or report, esp. one that is invented or difficult to believe:",
        "examples": [
          "a fairy tale",
          "His life story makes a pretty remarkable tale."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "taliban": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an Islamic political and military organization, active in Afghanistan and Pakistan",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "talisman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object believed to bring good luck or to keep its owner safe from harm",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "talkative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "talking a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a lively, talkative person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "talking a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "Cynthia is lively and talkative."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "talked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say words aloud; to speak to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "talk about We were just talking about Gareth's new girlfriend.",
          "My little girl has just started to talk.",
          "talk to She talks to her mother on the phone every week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discuss something with someone, often to try to find a solution to a disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "The two sides have agreed to talk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discuss a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Whenever they're together, they talk politics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a lecture on a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The next speaker will be talking about endangered insects."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "talker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who talks a lot, too much, or in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "He's more of a talker than a doer, which is why he never finishes anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who talks a lot, too much, or in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m not much of a talker (= a person who is comfortable speaking)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "talkers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who talks a lot, too much, or in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "He's more of a talker than a doer, which is why he never finishes anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who talks a lot, too much, or in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m not much of a talker (= a person who is comfortable speaking)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "talkie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cinema film with speech and sound made during the period when most films were silent",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "talkies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cinema film with speech and sound made during the period when most films were silent",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "talks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "serious and formal discussions on an important subject, usually intended to produce decisions or agreements:",
        "examples": [
          "talks were held about Talks were held in Madrid about the fuel crisis.",
          "in talks They were in talks to acquire the company.",
          "Talks between management and the union leaders were fruitless.",
          "After weeks of talks, the legal teams finally reached an agreement.",
          "With the blessing of the rebel leaders, peace talks are now underway.",
          "It took several rounds of talks before all parties agreed on the treaty language."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tall": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of more than average height, or of a particular height:",
        "examples": [
          "a tall girl",
          "a tall building",
          "He's six feet tall.",
          "She's much taller than me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of more than average height:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s tall and slim.",
          "The Sears Tower is taller than the Empire State Building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a particular height:",
        "examples": [
          "Four of her friends are six feet or taller."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an organization with many levels of jobs between top management and the workers at the bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "In a tall organizational structure, employees often lie at the bottom of a long chain of supervisors, managers, and executives."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "taller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of more than average height, or of a particular height:",
        "examples": [
          "a tall girl",
          "a tall building",
          "He's six feet tall.",
          "She's much taller than me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of more than average height:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s tall and slim.",
          "The Sears Tower is taller than the Empire State Building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a particular height:",
        "examples": [
          "Four of her friends are six feet or taller."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an organization with many levels of jobs between top management and the workers at the bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "In a tall organizational structure, employees often lie at the bottom of a long chain of supervisors, managers, and executives."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tallest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of more than average height, or of a particular height:",
        "examples": [
          "a tall girl",
          "a tall building",
          "He's six feet tall.",
          "She's much taller than me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of more than average height:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s tall and slim.",
          "The Sears Tower is taller than the Empire State Building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a particular height:",
        "examples": [
          "Four of her friends are six feet or taller."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an organization with many levels of jobs between top management and the workers at the bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "In a tall organizational structure, employees often lie at the bottom of a long chain of supervisors, managers, and executives."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tallied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to match or agree with something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The numbers on your spreadsheet don't tally with ours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to match or agree with something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The numbers on your spreadsheet don't tally with ours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record or count of a number of things:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure to keep a tally of the number of customers going in and out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a record or count of a number of items:",
        "examples": [
          "The final tally was 21 for and 16 against."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to match or agree:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I need to finish tallying the receipts.",
          "[ I ] His statement doesn’t tally with the other witnesses’."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to count or calculate something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The judges are tallying the scores.",
          "[ T ] Zolga tallied (= scored) 16 points.",
          "[ M ] She tallies up our expenses each month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to match or agree with something else:",
        "examples": [
          "tally with sth Make sure the amount coming off your mortgage tallies with what's going out of your bank account.",
          "The two accounts of the incident do not tally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate something:",
        "examples": [
          "To tally up the taxes you paid during the period, use Form 8913."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach a total number or amount of things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "The bookstore has tallied 1,700 advance orders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous record or count of a number of things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "He kept a tally of his paydays on an envelope.",
          "The website publishes a running tally of the sums customers have won in refunds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total number or amount of things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "the tally for sth The final tally for biodiesel production in 2012 should be between 220 and 275 million gallons.",
          "the second-highest tally on record"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "talon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sharp nail on the foot of a bird that it uses when hunting animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sharp nail on the foot of a bird that it uses esp. when hunting animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form that comes with some types of bond, that can be used to order new coupons (= part that is separated from a paper bond when interest is paid to the bond owner) when the original coupons are gone:",
        "examples": [
          "The bonds are in the denominations of £1,000, £10,000 and £500,000 each with coupons and one talon (if appropriate) attached on issue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "talons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sharp nail on the foot of a bird that it uses when hunting animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sharp nail on the foot of a bird that it uses esp. when hunting animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form that comes with some types of bond, that can be used to order new coupons (= part that is separated from a paper bond when interest is paid to the bond owner) when the original coupons are gone:",
        "examples": [
          "The bonds are in the denominations of £1,000, £10,000 and £500,000 each with coupons and one talon (if appropriate) attached on issue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round hat with a round ball of wool in the centre, of a type originally worn in Scotland:",
        "examples": [
          "She showed me a picture of a Scotsman wearing a tam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large woollen hat designed to be worn over dreadlocks (= a hairstyle in which the hair hangs in long thick twisted pieces):",
        "examples": [
          "He was wearing his new Rasta tam."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tambourine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small musical instrument consisting of a circular wooden frame with metal discs loosely attached to it, shaken or hit with the hand to make the discs ring",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small drum with metal disks around its frame that make a ringing sound, and which is played by holding it in one hand and hitting it with the other or by shaking it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tame": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of animals) not wild or dangerous, either naturally or because of training or long involvement with humans:",
        "examples": [
          "After a few months' contact the monkeys become very tame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not interesting or exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a tame film in comparison to some that she's made."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a wild animal tame",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control something dangerous or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "He'll need to tame his temper if he wants to succeed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of animals) not wild or fierce, either naturally or because of training or long involvement with humans:",
        "examples": [
          "Their goats seem very tame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If an entertainment is tame, it is not very exciting.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tamed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a wild animal tame",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control something dangerous or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "He'll need to tame his temper if he wants to succeed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tamil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to a group of people who form part of the population of Sri Lanka and also live in India and Southeast Asia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the language of the Tamil people, spoken in Sri Lanka, India, and Southeast Asia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the Tamil group of people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tamper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to touch or make changes to something that you should not, usually without enough knowledge of how it works or when you are trying to damage it:",
        "examples": [
          "I could see immediately that the lock had been tampered with.",
          "Tampering with pipelines could result in ruptures or fires."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to and try to influence someone involved in a legal case:",
        "examples": [
          "She is charged with official misconduct and tampering with witnesses.",
          "A previous trial was stopped owing to fears of someone tampering with the jury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch or change something without permission or without enough knowledge of how it works:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t tamper with the boiler."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch or make changes to something when you should not, especially when this is illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "tamper with sth They pleaded guilty to tampering with a government record.",
          "There were not many employees who had the opportunity and capability of tampering with the products.",
          "The team is doing very well so I resisted the temptation to tamper too much."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tampered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to touch or make changes to something that you should not, usually without enough knowledge of how it works or when you are trying to damage it:",
        "examples": [
          "I could see immediately that the lock had been tampered with.",
          "Tampering with pipelines could result in ruptures or fires."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak to and try to influence someone involved in a legal case:",
        "examples": [
          "She is charged with official misconduct and tampering with witnesses.",
          "A previous trial was stopped owing to fears of someone tampering with the jury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch or change something without permission or without enough knowledge of how it works:",
        "examples": [
          "Don’t tamper with the boiler."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch or make changes to something when you should not, especially when this is illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "tamper with sth They pleaded guilty to tampering with a government record.",
          "There were not many employees who had the opportunity and capability of tampering with the products.",
          "The team is doing very well so I resisted the temptation to tamper too much."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tampering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action of touching or making changes to something that you should not, usually when you are trying to damage it or do something illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "The medications come in sealed containers to protect against tampering.",
          "Any tampering with the system risks making it less effective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of trying to change evidence in a legal case, or make a witness (= a person who has seen or knows something about a crime) change their evidence:",
        "examples": [
          "He was concerned that the way she was investigating the case constituted obstruction of justice or tampering.",
          "He was charged with witness tampering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the illegal act of touching or making changes to something when you should not:",
        "examples": [
          "Medications are sent in sealed factory containers which protect against tampering.",
          "tampering with sth They were charged with tampering with evidence.",
          "product/evidence/records tampering"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tampon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small cylinder of cotton or other material that can be put in the vagina (= the part of the body that connects the outer sex organs to the uterus) to absorb blood during a period (= blood flow from the uterus each month)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small cylinder of cotton or other material which a woman uses to absorb her menstrual blood",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tampons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small cylinder of cotton or other material that can be put in the vagina (= the part of the body that connects the outer sex organs to the uterus) to absorb blood during a period (= blood flow from the uterus each month)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small cylinder of cotton or other material which a woman uses to absorb her menstrual blood",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "brown skin caused by being in the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "She came back from Spain with a deep tan.",
          "Annabelle was flaunting her tan in a little white dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pale yellowish-brown colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The couch comes in tan and green.",
          "The spider varies in colour from light tan to dark brown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pale yellowish-brown in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "He was wearing a tan sports jacket.",
          "The nurse's uniform is finished off with thick tan tights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become brown, or to make someone's body or skin, etc. brown, from being in the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "Her skin tans very quickly in the summer.",
          "I need to tan my legs before the holiday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change animal skin into leather using special chemicals such as tannin:",
        "examples": [
          "Tanning animal hides is one of the dirtiest jobs.",
          "The old saddler used to prepare and tan the leather himself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) a light brown or yellow-brown color:",
        "examples": [
          "a tan jacket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the darker skin that white people often get from being in the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "Ann’s sundress shows off her tan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change an animal skin into leather by wetting it with special chemicals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become darker from being in the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "Judy tans easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tandem": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bicycle made for two people who sit one behind the other:",
        "examples": [
          "A man and his daughter cycled past on a tandem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two people or pieces of equipment that work together to achieve a result, or a team of two people or animals:",
        "examples": [
          "Several races were held, including one for father-and-son tandems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tandem is also a bicycle built for two people.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is done in tandem, two people develop or work on it together or during the same period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "This director and composer have worked in tandem on several films."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tang": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong, sharp taste or smell:",
        "examples": [
          "the tang of the sea air"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pleasantly strong taste or smell:",
        "examples": [
          "the tang of sea air"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tangerine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fruit like a small orange with a loose skin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark orange colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a dark orange colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of orange that is small and has a thin skin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tangible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced:",
        "examples": [
          "We need tangible evidence if we're going to take legal action.",
          "Other tangible benefits include an increase in salary and shorter working hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "real and able to be shown or touched:",
        "examples": [
          "Drivers will see tangible improvements on major roadways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "real, existing; able to be shown or experienced:",
        "examples": [
          "tangible evidence/proof/signs We can now see tangible evidence of economic renewal and growth.",
          "a tangible achievement/benefit/effect Rewards can include financial payments, promotions, and other tangible benefits.",
          "tangible improvement/progress/results They hope the meeting will achieve tangible results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be touched or felt:",
        "examples": [
          "A key difference between tangible cash and almost any other form of money lies in traceability.",
          "tangible goods/products The company buys and sells services as well as tangible goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a real thing that exists in a physical way:",
        "examples": [
          "Quality standards for tangibles like food are easier to assess than for intangibles such as service or waiting times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical things that you can invest in, such as gold, oil, or works of art, rather than financial investments:",
        "examples": [
          "The price of precious metals and other tangibles should appreciate over the following years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tangle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an untidy mass of things that are not in a state of order, or a state of confusion or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "a tangle of wires"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or form, or to make something into, an untidy mass",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a messy mass of things:",
        "examples": [
          "She pulled the tangle of wires out of the box.",
          "Her hair was in a tangle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or cause something to become a messy mass of things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I tangled the cables and don’t know which is which.",
          "[ I ] Her hair tangles easily.",
          "[ M ] Who tangled these wires up?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tangled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "twisted into an untidy mass:",
        "examples": [
          "tangled string",
          "She ran a hand through her tangled hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "confused and complicated:",
        "examples": [
          "a tangled issue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involved in something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "I was not about to get tangled up in their argument."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "twisted into a messy mass of things:",
        "examples": [
          "She ran a hand through her tangled hair.",
          "The whole issue is getting too tangled (= confused)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tangles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an untidy mass of things that are not in a state of order, or a state of confusion or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "a tangle of wires"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or form, or to make something into, an untidy mass",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a messy mass of things:",
        "examples": [
          "She pulled the tangle of wires out of the box.",
          "Her hair was in a tangle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or cause something to become a messy mass of things:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I tangled the cables and don’t know which is which.",
          "[ I ] Her hair tangles easily.",
          "[ M ] Who tangled these wires up?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tango": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an energetic dance from South America for two people, or the music for this dance:",
        "examples": [
          "She danced a tango to grab the attention of her true love.",
          "Early tangos were played with accordions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dance a tango:",
        "examples": [
          "In La Boca, people tango regularly in the streets.",
          "All the girls wanted to find handsome partners with whom to tango."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dance of Latin American origin for two people, or the music for this dance",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tangos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an energetic dance from South America for two people, or the music for this dance:",
        "examples": [
          "She danced a tango to grab the attention of her true love.",
          "Early tangos were played with accordions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dance a tango:",
        "examples": [
          "In La Boca, people tango regularly in the streets.",
          "All the girls wanted to find handsome partners with whom to tango."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dance of Latin American origin for two people, or the music for this dance",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tank": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container that holds liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "a water tank",
          "a fuel/petrol tank"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large military fighting vehicle designed to protect those inside it from attack, driven by wheels that turn inside moving metal belts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificial pool or lake, especially a lake for supplying water to an area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly go down in price, value, etc., or to suddenly become less successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The state was expecting an increase in tax revenues, but that was before the economy tanked.",
          "Car exports in the year to April tanked 23 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something suddenly fail or become less successful:",
        "examples": [
          "They were so opposed to the change in policy that they tanked the whole deal.",
          "People need real answers from the investment firms that tanked the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally lose a game or sports event:",
        "examples": [
          "He said, although it is difficult to prove who has tanked a match, everyone knows that it happens.",
          "Just because he lost the match does not mean that he tanked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a wall, etc. with a special substance or material in order to keep it dry:",
        "examples": [
          "Our company has been tanking basement and cellar walls for decades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container that holds liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "a water tank",
          "fuel/gas/oxygen tanks",
          "a fish tank"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an enclosed military vehicle that travels on metal belts turned by wheels and is armed with large guns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container for holding liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "a fuel/gas/propane tank"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the contents of a tank, or the amount that it will hold:",
        "examples": [
          "a tank of sth The car can be driven 500 miles on a single 10-gallon tank of gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a very bad state or situation, especially because of being too low in price, value, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "People will not agree to this sort of spending if the economy is in the tank.",
          "It is not surprising that the company's shares are in the tank, recently hitting a 52-week low of 15.40."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly begin to have serious problems, especially by falling a lot in price, value, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The state was expecting an increase in tax revenues, but that was before the economy tanked.",
          "Car exports in the year to April tanked 23%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tanked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container that holds liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "a water tank",
          "a fuel/petrol tank"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large military fighting vehicle designed to protect those inside it from attack, driven by wheels that turn inside moving metal belts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificial pool or lake, especially a lake for supplying water to an area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly go down in price, value, etc., or to suddenly become less successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The state was expecting an increase in tax revenues, but that was before the economy tanked.",
          "Car exports in the year to April tanked 23 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something suddenly fail or become less successful:",
        "examples": [
          "They were so opposed to the change in policy that they tanked the whole deal.",
          "People need real answers from the investment firms that tanked the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally lose a game or sports event:",
        "examples": [
          "He said, although it is difficult to prove who has tanked a match, everyone knows that it happens.",
          "Just because he lost the match does not mean that he tanked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a wall, etc. with a special substance or material in order to keep it dry:",
        "examples": [
          "Our company has been tanking basement and cellar walls for decades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container that holds liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "a water tank",
          "fuel/gas/oxygen tanks",
          "a fish tank"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an enclosed military vehicle that travels on metal belts turned by wheels and is armed with large guns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container for holding liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "a fuel/gas/propane tank"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the contents of a tank, or the amount that it will hold:",
        "examples": [
          "a tank of sth The car can be driven 500 miles on a single 10-gallon tank of gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a very bad state or situation, especially because of being too low in price, value, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "People will not agree to this sort of spending if the economy is in the tank.",
          "It is not surprising that the company's shares are in the tank, recently hitting a 52-week low of 15.40."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly begin to have serious problems, especially by falling a lot in price, value, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The state was expecting an increase in tax revenues, but that was before the economy tanked.",
          "Car exports in the year to April tanked 23%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tanker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a ship or vehicle that is built to carry liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil tanker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ship, aircraft, or truck built to carry liquids or gases:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil tanker",
          "We watched a tanker coming into the harbor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ship or vehicle which is built to carry liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil/petrol/refuelling tanker",
          "a tanker driver"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tankers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a ship or vehicle that is built to carry liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil tanker"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ship, aircraft, or truck built to carry liquids or gases:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil tanker",
          "We watched a tanker coming into the harbor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ship or vehicle which is built to carry liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "an oil/petrol/refuelling tanker",
          "a tanker driver"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tanking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "suddenly failing or becoming less successful or lower in value:",
        "examples": [
          "Soaring fuel prices and a tanking economy will encourage many people to stay closer to home this year.",
          "In theory, a tanking pound can help UK exporters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of suddenly failing or becoming less successful or lower in value:",
        "examples": [
          "Her taking out a loan coincided with the tanking of the housing market.",
          "There was a meltdown in the banking sector and the tanking of the local currency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of intentionally losing a game or sports event:",
        "examples": [
          "If a sporting event has been compromised by the tanking of a game, trust will be lost for ever.",
          "The driver was fined for blatant tanking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of covering a wall, etc. with a special substance or material in order to keep it dry, or the substance or material that is used to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The work will not be cheap because the tanking will usually be done with a lead lining.",
          "The architect had specified full fibreglass tanking in one client's bathroom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tanks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container that holds liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "a water tank",
          "a fuel/petrol tank"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large military fighting vehicle designed to protect those inside it from attack, driven by wheels that turn inside moving metal belts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an artificial pool or lake, especially a lake for supplying water to an area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly go down in price, value, etc., or to suddenly become less successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The state was expecting an increase in tax revenues, but that was before the economy tanked.",
          "Car exports in the year to April tanked 23 percent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something suddenly fail or become less successful:",
        "examples": [
          "They were so opposed to the change in policy that they tanked the whole deal.",
          "People need real answers from the investment firms that tanked the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally lose a game or sports event:",
        "examples": [
          "He said, although it is difficult to prove who has tanked a match, everyone knows that it happens.",
          "Just because he lost the match does not mean that he tanked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a wall, etc. with a special substance or material in order to keep it dry:",
        "examples": [
          "Our company has been tanking basement and cellar walls for decades."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container that holds liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "a water tank",
          "fuel/gas/oxygen tanks",
          "a fish tank"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an enclosed military vehicle that travels on metal belts turned by wheels and is armed with large guns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container for holding liquid or gas:",
        "examples": [
          "a fuel/gas/propane tank"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the contents of a tank, or the amount that it will hold:",
        "examples": [
          "a tank of sth The car can be driven 500 miles on a single 10-gallon tank of gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a very bad state or situation, especially because of being too low in price, value, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "People will not agree to this sort of spending if the economy is in the tank.",
          "It is not surprising that the company's shares are in the tank, recently hitting a 52-week low of 15.40."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly begin to have serious problems, especially by falling a lot in price, value, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The state was expecting an increase in tax revenues, but that was before the economy tanked.",
          "Car exports in the year to April tanked 23%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tanned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having brown skin from being in the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "He returned from his holiday looking relaxed and tanned.",
          "My legs look better when they're tanned."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tanner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who tans leather",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tanning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tannoy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a system of equipment that is used for making speech loud enough for a large number of people to hear, especially in order to give information",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "pleasantly brown skin caused by being in hot sun:",
        "examples": [
          "She's on the beach all day, trying to get a really deep suntan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a darker skin color that results from being in the sun",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tantalizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is tantalizing causes desire and excitement in you, but is unlikely to provide a way of satisfying that desire:",
        "examples": [
          "I caught a tantalizing glimpse of the sparkling blue sea through the trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing excitement, interest, and desire:",
        "examples": [
          "a tantalizing question",
          "a tantalizing job offer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tantric": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "based on ancient Hindu or Buddhist texts :",
        "examples": [
          "tantric Buddhism"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tantrum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden period of uncontrolled anger like a young child's:",
        "examples": [
          "Charlie had/threw a tantrum in the shop because I wouldn't buy him any sweets.",
          "If she doesn't get her own way she has temper tantrums."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden period of extreme anger:",
        "examples": [
          "My mom would throw a tantrum if I wouldn’t eat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tantrums": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden period of uncontrolled anger like a young child's:",
        "examples": [
          "Charlie had/threw a tantrum in the shop because I wouldn't buy him any sweets.",
          "If she doesn't get her own way she has temper tantrums."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden period of extreme anger:",
        "examples": [
          "My mom would throw a tantrum if I wouldn’t eat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit something gently, and often repeatedly, especially making short, sharp noises:",
        "examples": [
          "tap against The branches tapped against the window.",
          "I could hear him tapping his fingers on the desk.",
          "I was tapping my feet (= hitting the floor gently with my feet) to the music.",
          "tap someone on the shoulder Someone tapped me on the shoulder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch the screen of a phone, tablet computer, etc. in order to give an instruction for something to happen :",
        "examples": [
          "You can manage the repeat and shuffle options by tapping the screen once and swiping to the left.",
          "tap on When I tapped on the update button, the screen went blank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a card gently on a device, for example in order to pay for something or be allowed to go somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Passengers pay for individual bus journeys by tapping their bank cards on a reader when they get on.",
          "They give you a special card and you have to tap to enter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or make use of something:",
        "examples": [
          "For more than a century, Eastern cities have expanded their water supplies by tapping ever more remote sources.",
          "There is a rich vein of literary talent here just waiting to be tapped by publishers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a small device attached to a phone in order to listen secretly to what people are saying:",
        "examples": [
          "tap a phone He suspected that his phone had been tapped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that controls the flow of liquid, especially water, from a pipe:",
        "examples": [
          "the hot/cold tap",
          "turn the tap on She turned the tap on and filled up the kettle.",
          "turn the tap off You can save water by turning the tap off while you're brushing your teeth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that allows a supply of something such as money, information, or people to flow:",
        "examples": [
          "Banning organizations from giving contributions to individuals would turn off the tap of money flowing to corrupt politicians.",
          "The industry requires huge financial support and it looks as though the government is willing to turn on the tap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that controls the flow of gas from a pipe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that controls the flow of beer from a barrel, or from a pipe connected to a barrel:",
        "examples": [
          "Some beer taps produced more foam than beer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe beer that is served from a barrel through a tap:",
        "examples": [
          "Our favorite pub kept kegs of Guinness on tap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available for use at any time:",
        "examples": [
          "Working in a library as I do, I have all this information on tap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gentle knock or touch, or the noise made by knocking something gently:",
        "examples": [
          "I gave her a tap on the shoulder and she turned around.",
          "There was a tap on the window - Dad was outside!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "He teaches tap and ballroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of equipment that can be attached to a phone in order to listen secretly to someone's phone calls:",
        "examples": [
          "phone tap He claims that he knew nothing of government phone taps on journalists during those years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sound made by the tongue moving upwards and downwards very quickly and hitting the alveolar area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something lightly and quickly, or to make a sound by doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She tapped the back of his hand.",
          "[ I ] Casey is tapping away at his computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To tap is also to tap-dance.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to obtain or make use of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Their try to tap the students’ natural abilities.",
          "[ I ] I can tap into computers all over the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to wiretap a telephone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that controls the flow of liquid, esp. water; a faucet:",
        "examples": [
          "Please turn off the tap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Beer that is on tap is served from a barrel (= large container) through a tap.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick and light hit, or the sound that this makes :",
        "examples": [
          "She gave him a tap on the shoulder.",
          "There was a tap at the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wiretap:",
        "examples": [
          "They put a tap on her phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get or make use of something that exists, such as money, skills, information, energy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has tapped a $8750 general fund surplus to pay for the building projects.",
          "Ultra-deep water drilling techniques allow them to tap energy reserves once thought to be out of reach.",
          "tap into sth They are driven by a desire to tap into this lucrative commercial market.",
          "tap sth for sth Do we have any assets that can be tapped for capital?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone for a job:",
        "examples": [
          "tap sb to do sth The board tapped him to lead the company through bankruptcy reorganization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put information, numbers, etc. into a computer, telephone, etc. by pressing buttons:",
        "examples": [
          "tap away at/on sth When I came in, she was tapping away at her computer.",
          "tap sth into sth He tapped his password into the computer.",
          "tap sth in Shoppers may also be asked to tap in identity numbers at tills.",
          "tap sth out SMS allows people to send messages tapped out on the telephone keypad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a pipe:",
        "examples": [
          "Water was pouring out of all the taps.",
          "a gas tap"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "available for use at any time:",
        "examples": [
          "With the internet, firms have all this information on tap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ready or likely to happen at a future date:",
        "examples": [
          "Many investors are worried about what's on tap when the markets reopen tomorrow morning.",
          "The company has about 115 new stores on tap for 2012."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tapas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small amounts of Spanish food that are served, especially with alcoholic drinks, in Spanish bars and restaurants:",
        "examples": [
          "a tapas bar"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tape": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thin plastic in a long, narrow strip with a magnetic covering that allows sounds or sounds and pictures to be recorded and played again, especially one on which sound is recorded:",
        "examples": [
          "magnetic tape",
          "on tape I've got that film on tape (= recorded) if you want to borrow it.",
          "blank tape If you give me a blank tape (= one with nothing on it) I'll record it for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow strip of material that is sometimes sticky on one side:",
        "examples": [
          "I need some tape and scissors to wrap the present.",
          "UK sticky tape"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tape stretched across the finishing line of a race that the winner breaks as they finish:",
        "examples": [
          "She pumped her fist in the air as she broke the finishing tape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record something on tape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use strips of sticky material, especially to fix two things together or to fasten a parcel:",
        "examples": [
          "She taped a note to the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow strip of plastic, cloth, or paper that is sticky on one side and is used to attach things:",
        "examples": [
          "masking/duct tape",
          "packing/electrical tape",
          "trademark Scotch tape"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow strip of plastic or thin metal used to record and play sound or sound and pictures; a cassette or videotape:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Did you make a tape of Tyler’s concert?",
          "[ U ] Is that movie available on tape yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow strip of cloth, paper, or thin metal:",
        "examples": [
          "a tape measure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a thin strip of material to attach or join things:",
        "examples": [
          "I taped a note on her door.",
          "He taped the pages back together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record sound and pictures on a long, narrow strip of plastic or thin metal:",
        "examples": [
          "This song was taped live in concert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow, very long strip of plastic with a magnetic covering for storing information, pictures, or sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "Evidence from the tapes showed that the sales director was involved in corrupt negotations.",
          "on tape They admitted on tape that they were working for a tabloid newspaper.",
          "magnetic tape"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow, very long strip of material that is sticky on one side and can be used to fix things together:",
        "examples": [
          "Attach the mat to the backboard with tape."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "taped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record something on tape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use strips of sticky material, especially to fix two things together or to fasten a parcel:",
        "examples": [
          "She taped a note to the door."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tapered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "becoming gradually narrower at one end:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing black tapered trousers.",
          "Set in a tapered gorge, Tushi is a hamlet of six or seven houses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tapes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thin plastic in a long, narrow strip with a magnetic covering that allows sounds or sounds and pictures to be recorded and played again, especially one on which sound is recorded:",
        "examples": [
          "magnetic tape",
          "on tape I've got that film on tape (= recorded) if you want to borrow it.",
          "blank tape If you give me a blank tape (= one with nothing on it) I'll record it for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow strip of material that is sometimes sticky on one side:",
        "examples": [
          "I need some tape and scissors to wrap the present.",
          "UK sticky tape"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tape stretched across the finishing line of a race that the winner breaks as they finish:",
        "examples": [
          "She pumped her fist in the air as she broke the finishing tape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record something on tape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use strips of sticky material, especially to fix two things together or to fasten a parcel:",
        "examples": [
          "She taped a note to the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow strip of plastic, cloth, or paper that is sticky on one side and is used to attach things:",
        "examples": [
          "masking/duct tape",
          "packing/electrical tape",
          "trademark Scotch tape"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow strip of plastic or thin metal used to record and play sound or sound and pictures; a cassette or videotape:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Did you make a tape of Tyler’s concert?",
          "[ U ] Is that movie available on tape yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow strip of cloth, paper, or thin metal:",
        "examples": [
          "a tape measure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a thin strip of material to attach or join things:",
        "examples": [
          "I taped a note on her door.",
          "He taped the pages back together."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record sound and pictures on a long, narrow strip of plastic or thin metal:",
        "examples": [
          "This song was taped live in concert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow, very long strip of plastic with a magnetic covering for storing information, pictures, or sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "Evidence from the tapes showed that the sales director was involved in corrupt negotations.",
          "on tape They admitted on tape that they were working for a tabloid newspaper.",
          "magnetic tape"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow, very long strip of material that is sticky on one side and can be used to fix things together:",
        "examples": [
          "Attach the mat to the backboard with tape."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tapestry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth with a pattern or picture that is created by sewing or weaving different coloured threads onto a special type of strong cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "None of the artists had designed tapestries before.",
          "There were rich vases as tall as a man and tapestries hung from the rough stone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is made of many different parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The instruments blend together, weaving tapestries of sound, while the pace of the music changes constantly.",
          "They all have contributed to the rich tapestry of mankind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong cloth with colored threads woven into it to create a picture or design, usually hung on a wall or used to cover furniture:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Mitchell creates tapestries that depict river landscapes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tapeworm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, flat parasite (= an organism that lives in another from which it gets its food) which lives inside the bowels of humans and other animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a parasite (= animal that lives in another organism and feeds from it) that sometimes lives inside the bowels of humans and other animals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "taping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record something on tape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use strips of sticky material, especially to fix two things together or to fasten a parcel:",
        "examples": [
          "She taped a note to the door."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tapioca": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small, hard pieces of the dried and crushed root of the cassava plant, usually cooked with milk and sugar to make a sweet food:",
        "examples": [
          "tapioca pudding"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tapped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tapping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "taps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tune that is played on a bugle at a military funeral and when it is time for soldiers to go bed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical signal played at military funerals and in the evening to tell soldiers that lights are to go off:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard the bugle playing taps."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a black substance, sticky when hot, used especially for making roads",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the poisonous substances found in tobacco:",
        "examples": [
          "a low tar cigarette"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put tar on a surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe someone in a negative way, or to make them be considered in a negative way, especially unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "He is not tarred by the scandals of the past.",
          "be tarred with His reputation as a Vietnam War hero means he cannot easily be tarred with that old label of being \"soft on defence\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a black substance, sticky when hot, used esp. for making roads",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance in tobacco smoke that causes harm to the lungs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put tar on a surface, esp. a road:",
        "examples": [
          "They’ll be tarring our street this week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tarantula": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of various large spiders covered in hair, some of which have a poisonous bite",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of large, hairy spider (= creature with eight legs), some of which have a painful bite",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tarantulas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of various large spiders covered in hair, some of which have a poisonous bite",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of large, hairy spider (= creature with eight legs), some of which have a painful bite",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tardiness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being late or slow:",
        "examples": [
          "Tardiness will result in a detention.",
          "I know how frustrating it can be to get behind schedule because of one person's tardiness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tardy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slow or late in happening or arriving:",
        "examples": [
          "Dinner was somewhat delayed on account of David's rather tardy arrival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "late in happening or arriving:",
        "examples": [
          "a tardy payment/delivery",
          "You were tardy for school twice in the last week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "target": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object shot at during shooting practice, often a circle with a pattern of rings, or any object or place at which bullets, bombs, etc. are aimed:",
        "examples": [
          "I had four shots but I didn't even hit the target.",
          "Any major airport or station is potentially a terrorist target."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or a particular group of people that something is directed at, or that something is intended for:",
        "examples": [
          "The target audience for the TV series is young people aged 13 to 18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one or more people who are criticized or laughed at, or who experience unpleasant treatment from others:",
        "examples": [
          "Recently she has been the target of a series of obscene phone calls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level or situation that you intend to achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "The government's target of 3.5 percent annual growth seems easily attainable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct advertising, criticism, or a product at someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The advert for the energy drink is targeted specifically at young people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to aim an attack, or a bullet, bomb, etc., at a particular object, place, or person:",
        "examples": [
          "It is hoped that civilians will not be targeted during the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object aimed and fired at during shooting practice, often a circle with a pattern of rings, or any object or place at which arrows, bullets, bombs, and other missiles are aimed:",
        "examples": [
          "I missed the target.",
          "The plane passed over the target."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A target is also a person or group attacked in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "The president was the main target of the senator’s speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a result or situation that you intend to achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "We met our sales target for the year.",
          "Your calculations were on target (= accurate)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct an action, advertising, or a product at a particular person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "The paper is targeted at young people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct an attack or criticism against someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate targeted his opponent's comments on the policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a result, level, or situation that an organization or group wants or plans to achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "The company gave employees the details of performance targets for bonuses.",
          "economic/financial targets",
          "emissions/production/sales targets",
          "earnings/inflation/budget targets",
          "hit/meet/reach a target The French economy is on track to meet its growth targets.",
          "lower/raise/reduce a target",
          "exceed/miss/set a target The company has set a target of 10 million wholesale broadband connections by 2014.",
          "a target date/level/price They plan to finish the manufacturing process by the new target date of October 31st."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, place, etc. that an action is directed at or intended for:",
        "examples": [
          "a/the target for sb/sth The abundance of resources makes these areas aprime target for development.",
          "Savers have replaced borrowers as the priority target for banks and building societies.",
          "a/the target of sth Their chief executive officer is the target of an investigation into fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that another company wants to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "an acquisition/bid/buyout target Their plan is to be a buyer rather than a buyout target.",
          "The City has tipped the group as a takeover target."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the price at which someone wants to buy or sell something:",
        "examples": [
          "Prices have remained below the $21 target because demand growth has been slow.",
          "The investment house has a 1,125p target price on the shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is easy to attack or criticize, often because they cannot defend themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Advertisers view themselves as an easy target for regulators.",
          "Big oil companies make easy targets for politicians anxious to take the heat off their own taxation policies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you are on target with a project, etc., you are likely to achieve what you planned at the time you intended:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's ambitious growth plans are on target.",
          "on target to do sth We are on target to meet our sales goals for the coming year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct something, especially advertising or a product, at a particular group of people or a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "aggressively/carefully/specifically target sb/sth The marketing campaign is specifically targeting a different type of customer.",
          "target sth at sb/sth We need government restrictions on ads targeted at children.",
          "target sth to sb/sth They plan to target the tax cut to the middle classes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone or something for a particular type of treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "target sb/sth for sth They have targeted the failing retailing group for takeover.",
          "target sb/sth as sth Certain areas of manufacturing have been targeted as priorities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "targeted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "directed at a particular group or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "targeted advertising/marketing/tax cuts",
          "It will take more targeted initiatives to bring the poverty level down dramatically."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "targeting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct advertising, criticism, or a product at someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The advert for the energy drink is targeted specifically at young people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to aim an attack, or a bullet, bomb, etc., at a particular object, place, or person:",
        "examples": [
          "It is hoped that civilians will not be targeted during the war."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "targets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object shot at during shooting practice, often a circle with a pattern of rings, or any object or place at which bullets, bombs, etc. are aimed:",
        "examples": [
          "I had four shots but I didn't even hit the target.",
          "Any major airport or station is potentially a terrorist target."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or a particular group of people that something is directed at, or that something is intended for:",
        "examples": [
          "The target audience for the TV series is young people aged 13 to 18."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one or more people who are criticized or laughed at, or who experience unpleasant treatment from others:",
        "examples": [
          "Recently she has been the target of a series of obscene phone calls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a level or situation that you intend to achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "The government's target of 3.5 percent annual growth seems easily attainable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct advertising, criticism, or a product at someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The advert for the energy drink is targeted specifically at young people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to aim an attack, or a bullet, bomb, etc., at a particular object, place, or person:",
        "examples": [
          "It is hoped that civilians will not be targeted during the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object aimed and fired at during shooting practice, often a circle with a pattern of rings, or any object or place at which arrows, bullets, bombs, and other missiles are aimed:",
        "examples": [
          "I missed the target.",
          "The plane passed over the target."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A target is also a person or group attacked in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "The president was the main target of the senator’s speech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a result or situation that you intend to achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "We met our sales target for the year.",
          "Your calculations were on target (= accurate)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct an action, advertising, or a product at a particular person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "The paper is targeted at young people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct an attack or criticism against someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The candidate targeted his opponent's comments on the policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a result, level, or situation that an organization or group wants or plans to achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "The company gave employees the details of performance targets for bonuses.",
          "economic/financial targets",
          "emissions/production/sales targets",
          "earnings/inflation/budget targets",
          "hit/meet/reach a target The French economy is on track to meet its growth targets.",
          "lower/raise/reduce a target",
          "exceed/miss/set a target The company has set a target of 10 million wholesale broadband connections by 2014.",
          "a target date/level/price They plan to finish the manufacturing process by the new target date of October 31st."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, place, etc. that an action is directed at or intended for:",
        "examples": [
          "a/the target for sb/sth The abundance of resources makes these areas aprime target for development.",
          "Savers have replaced borrowers as the priority target for banks and building societies.",
          "a/the target of sth Their chief executive officer is the target of an investigation into fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that another company wants to buy:",
        "examples": [
          "an acquisition/bid/buyout target Their plan is to be a buyer rather than a buyout target.",
          "The City has tipped the group as a takeover target."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the price at which someone wants to buy or sell something:",
        "examples": [
          "Prices have remained below the $21 target because demand growth has been slow.",
          "The investment house has a 1,125p target price on the shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is easy to attack or criticize, often because they cannot defend themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Advertisers view themselves as an easy target for regulators.",
          "Big oil companies make easy targets for politicians anxious to take the heat off their own taxation policies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you are on target with a project, etc., you are likely to achieve what you planned at the time you intended:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's ambitious growth plans are on target.",
          "on target to do sth We are on target to meet our sales goals for the coming year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct something, especially advertising or a product, at a particular group of people or a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "aggressively/carefully/specifically target sb/sth The marketing campaign is specifically targeting a different type of customer.",
          "target sth at sb/sth We need government restrictions on ads targeted at children.",
          "target sth to sb/sth They plan to target the tax cut to the middle classes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to choose someone or something for a particular type of treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "target sb/sth for sth They have targeted the failing retailing group for takeover.",
          "target sb/sth as sth Certain areas of manufacturing have been targeted as priorities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tarmac": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a black material used for building roads, etc., that consists of tar mixed with small stones, or an area covered with this material",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area covered in Tarmac or similar material, especially the area in an airport where aircraft land and take off",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a surface with Tarmac:",
        "examples": [
          "The event organisers made an application to tarmac the car parks.",
          "They are widening and tarmacking that road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of ground covered with a hard surface, esp. the areas of an airport where aircraft park, land, and take off:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane was damaged on landing when it slid off the tarmac."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tarnished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If metal is tarnished it has become less bright or a different colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The photographs were in tarnished silver frames."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made to seem less good or respected:",
        "examples": [
          "By 2015, the company was starting to look a little tarnished."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tarot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of 78 cards with pictures on them, used for trying to find out what will happen to someone in the future",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of cards with pictures on them that represent different parts of life and that are believed to show what will happen in the future",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tarp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a large piece of) heavy waterproof cloth used as a covering",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large piece of waterproof cloth or plastic that is used as a cover:",
        "examples": [
          "We hung a tarp above the picnic table to keep it dry if it rains.",
          "A tarp was draped over the boxes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tarred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a black substance, sticky when hot, used especially for making roads",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the poisonous substances found in tobacco:",
        "examples": [
          "a low tar cigarette"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put tar on a surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe someone in a negative way, or to make them be considered in a negative way, especially unfairly:",
        "examples": [
          "He is not tarred by the scandals of the past.",
          "be tarred with His reputation as a Vietnam War hero means he cannot easily be tarred with that old label of being \"soft on defence\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a black substance, sticky when hot, used esp. for making roads",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance in tobacco smoke that causes harm to the lungs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put tar on a surface, esp. a road:",
        "examples": [
          "They’ll be tarring our street this week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tarry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stay somewhere for longer than expected and delay leaving",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stay somewhere longer than you should:",
        "examples": [
          "The boy tarried awhile."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tart": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an open pastry case with a filling, usually of something sweet such as fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "apple/strawberry/custard tart"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who intentionally wears the type of clothes and make-up that attract sexual attention in a way that is too obvious",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female prostitute",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of fruit) tasting sour or acidic:",
        "examples": [
          "You might need some sugar on the rhubarb - it's a little tart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a way of speaking) quick or sharp and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a tart remark/comment/reply"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tasting sour:",
        "examples": [
          "I like tart, firm apples, like Granny Smiths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small pastry with a usually sweet filling and no top:",
        "examples": [
          "fruit tarts",
          "I ordered the blueberry tart."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tartan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pattern of different coloured straight lines crossing each other at 90 degree angles, or a cloth with this pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "a tartan kilt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cloth woven in a pattern of different colored straight strips crossing each other at 90 angles, or the pattern itself; plaid:",
        "examples": [
          "a tartan kilt"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tarts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an open pastry case with a filling, usually of something sweet such as fruit:",
        "examples": [
          "apple/strawberry/custard tart"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who intentionally wears the type of clothes and make-up that attract sexual attention in a way that is too obvious",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a female prostitute",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of fruit) tasting sour or acidic:",
        "examples": [
          "You might need some sugar on the rhubarb - it's a little tart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a way of speaking) quick or sharp and unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a tart remark/comment/reply"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tasting sour:",
        "examples": [
          "I like tart, firm apples, like Granny Smiths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small pastry with a usually sweet filling and no top:",
        "examples": [
          "fruit tarts",
          "I ordered the blueberry tart."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "thank you",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "task": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of work to be done, especially one done regularly, unwillingly, or with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "perform a task We usually ask interviewees to perform a few simple tasks on the computer just to test their aptitude.",
          "daunting task The government now faces the daunting task of restructuring the entire health service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize or speak angrily to someone for something that they have done wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "take someone to task for/over something She took her assistant to task for/over her carelessness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a task:",
        "examples": [
          "be tasked with We have been tasked with setting up camps for refugees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of work to be done, esp. one done regularly, unwillingly, or with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Our first task after we moved was to find a doctor.",
          "Making these pastries is no easy task.",
          "They face the daunting task of rebuilding their economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of work that needs to be done, especially one that is a regular part of someone's job:",
        "examples": [
          "The new team's first task will be to ensure a smooth handover of power.",
          "carry out/complete/do a task Those in charge of planning the relocation will need to decide what tasks need to be carried out.",
          "assign/give/set sb a task A small team at head office has been assigned the task of setting up a central database.",
          "perform/undertake a task",
          "a big/important/major task",
          "a crucial/key/main task",
          "time-consuming/urgent tasks",
          "easy/menial/simple tasks",
          "administrative/creative/sales tasks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult thing that must be done:",
        "examples": [
          "a challenging/daunting task The government faces the daunting task of restructuring the pension system.",
          "a difficult/hard/impossible task With the cost-cutting complete, the bank is faced with the more difficult task of generating increased revenues to convert into profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action done by a computer such as starting a program, checking email, saving files, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "By automating repetitive tasks, software programs can save people a lot of time.",
          "do/execute/perform a task A mainframe's speed is measured in the number of tasks it can perform in a millisecond."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize a person, group of people, or an organization for doing something that you think is very wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Farmers took the large supermarket chains to task over their ruthless pricing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a difficult job to do:",
        "examples": [
          "task sb with (doing) sth The parent company is being tasked with turning around two new acquisitions.",
          "task sb to do sth The company completed only a small fraction of the 150 health clinics it was tasked to build."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tasked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a task:",
        "examples": [
          "be tasked with We have been tasked with setting up camps for refugees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tasking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in the armed forces or other public services) the act of ordering someone to do a particular piece of work, or the work that is carried out:",
        "examples": [
          "The formal mission tasking reads as follows: Perform studies on the diagnosis and treatment of naturally occurring infectious diseases of military importance.",
          "The diversity of taskings and operational objectives ensured that I never got bored.",
          "This high-ranking official would also have \"tasking authority\", or the power to issue directions to other agencies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of carrying out a piece of work, especially a piece of work that someone pays you to do without employing you permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "Tasking is a way of earning extra money from home.",
          "Use the app to find your next tasking job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult, and involving a lot of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Achieving this goal will be a long and tasking effort.",
          "It is obviously less physically tasking for a vet to work on a small cat than on a large cow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tasks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of work to be done, especially one done regularly, unwillingly, or with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "perform a task We usually ask interviewees to perform a few simple tasks on the computer just to test their aptitude.",
          "daunting task The government now faces the daunting task of restructuring the entire health service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize or speak angrily to someone for something that they have done wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "take someone to task for/over something She took her assistant to task for/over her carelessness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a task:",
        "examples": [
          "be tasked with We have been tasked with setting up camps for refugees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of work to be done, esp. one done regularly, unwillingly, or with difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Our first task after we moved was to find a doctor.",
          "Making these pastries is no easy task.",
          "They face the daunting task of rebuilding their economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of work that needs to be done, especially one that is a regular part of someone's job:",
        "examples": [
          "The new team's first task will be to ensure a smooth handover of power.",
          "carry out/complete/do a task Those in charge of planning the relocation will need to decide what tasks need to be carried out.",
          "assign/give/set sb a task A small team at head office has been assigned the task of setting up a central database.",
          "perform/undertake a task",
          "a big/important/major task",
          "a crucial/key/main task",
          "time-consuming/urgent tasks",
          "easy/menial/simple tasks",
          "administrative/creative/sales tasks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difficult thing that must be done:",
        "examples": [
          "a challenging/daunting task The government faces the daunting task of restructuring the pension system.",
          "a difficult/hard/impossible task With the cost-cutting complete, the bank is faced with the more difficult task of generating increased revenues to convert into profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action done by a computer such as starting a program, checking email, saving files, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "By automating repetitive tasks, software programs can save people a lot of time.",
          "do/execute/perform a task A mainframe's speed is measured in the number of tasks it can perform in a millisecond."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize a person, group of people, or an organization for doing something that you think is very wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Farmers took the large supermarket chains to task over their ruthless pricing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a difficult job to do:",
        "examples": [
          "task sb with (doing) sth The parent company is being tasked with turning around two new acquisitions.",
          "task sb to do sth The company completed only a small fraction of the 150 health clinics it was tasked to build."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tasmania": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an island off the southeast coast of Australia, which is an Australian state and whose capital city is Hobart",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tasmanian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tassels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of short threads or ropes held together at one end, used as a hanging decoration on hats, curtains, furniture, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of short strings or cords held together at one end and used as a hanging decoration esp. on hats, curtains, and furniture",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "taste": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the flavour of something, or the ability of a person or animal to recognize different flavours:",
        "examples": [
          "taste of I love the taste of garlic.",
          "acquired taste Olives are usually an acquired taste (= you only like them after you have become familiar with their taste).",
          "sense of taste When you have a cold you often lose your sense of taste."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of liking or enjoying something:",
        "examples": [
          "She came home from Europe with a taste for art and the finer things in life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of food:",
        "examples": [
          "Have a taste of the sauce and tell me if it needs salt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's approval of and liking for particular things:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not really into new cars - old vintage cars are more to my taste (= what I like)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's ability to judge and recognize what is good or suitable, especially relating to such matters as art, style, beauty, and behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "have good/terrible/etc. taste He has terrible taste so you can probably imagine what his house looks like.",
          "taste in His taste in clothes leaves a little to be desired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the things a person likes:",
        "examples": [
          "have expensive tastes I have expensive tastes (= I like expensive things) so I need to have a well-paid job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short experience of something:",
        "examples": [
          "have a taste of I had a taste of office work during the summer and that was enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put food or drink in your mouth to find out what flavour it has:",
        "examples": [
          "Taste this sauce and tell me if it needs seasoning.",
          "What is this? I've never tasted anything like it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "This sauce tastes strange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience something for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "Once you've tasted luxury it's very hard to settle for anything else."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flavor and feeling produced by food or drink in your mouth that tells you what it is and lets you appreciate it, or the ability to have this feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Sugar has a sweet taste and lemons have a sour taste.",
          "[ U ] I’ve lost my taste for (= stopped enjoying the taste of) spicy foods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A taste is also a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually sing ] Have a taste of this sauce and tell me if it’s too salty.",
          "[ C usually sing ] fig. I had a taste of (= I briefly experienced) factory work last summer, and I didn’t like it at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person’s ability to judge and appreciate what is good and suitable, esp. in art, beauty, style, and behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Barbara has good/poor taste in clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Taste is also a person’s liking for or appreciation of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] My son and I have very different tastes in music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular flavor:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] Coffee always tastes good in the morning.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] This tastes as if/as though/like it has pepper in it.",
          "[ T ] I hope you can taste the garlic.",
          "[ T ] Taste (= try a little of) this and tell me if you like it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tasted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put food or drink in your mouth to find out what flavour it has:",
        "examples": [
          "Taste this sauce and tell me if it needs seasoning.",
          "What is this? I've never tasted anything like it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "This sauce tastes strange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience something for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "Once you've tasted luxury it's very hard to settle for anything else."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tasteful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "attractive and chosen for style and quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Their house is very tasteful, but it doesn't have any soul."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing good judgment, esp. in style:",
        "examples": [
          "a tasteful Oriental rug"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tastefully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows style and quality and is not likely to offend anyone:",
        "examples": [
          "tastefully decorated",
          "They handled the love scene tastefully."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tasteless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "likely to upset someone:",
        "examples": [
          "tasteless jokes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "The meat was dry and tasteless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not stylish:",
        "examples": [
          "the tasteless decor in the house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing such bad judgment as to be offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "They received hundreds of complaints after he told a tasteless joke on TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food) not producing any flavors or feeling in the mouth that tells you what is being eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "The soup was watery and tasteless."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tastes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the things a person likes:",
        "examples": [
          "have expensive tastes I have expensive tastes (= I like expensive things) so I need to have a well-paid job.",
          "Her tastes are rather traditional.",
          "His tastes range from classic rock to country and western.",
          "He contrasted the simple tastes of his own wife with those of Leonora.",
          "He was wealthy enough to be able to build a house that conformed to his own rather unusual tastes.",
          "The church service was a little too informal for my tastes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tasting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when people can try different food or drinks of a particular kind in order to compare them:",
        "examples": [
          "wine tasting The hotel arranges regular wine tastings on the terrace.",
          "The event includes tastings of tomatoes and apples from our farm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a particular flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "sweet-tasting",
          "foul-tasting"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tasty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Tasty food has a strong and very pleasant flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "This soup is very tasty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who is very sexually attractive",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food) producing a pleasant flavor and feeling in the mouth when eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "a tasty meal/dessert"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "anything that looks cheap, is of low quality, or in bad condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Like most souvenir shops, it sells a lot of old tat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tater": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a potato:",
        "examples": [
          "I drained the taters and mashed them.",
          "She was out in the garden, planting taters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, a home run (= a hit that allows a player to run around the inner part of the playing field and score a point):",
        "examples": [
          "The fans all cheered when he hit the record-breaking tater.",
          "The young kid smacked a tater into the seats."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "anything that looks cheap, is of low quality, or in bad condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Like most souvenir shops, it sells a lot of old tat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tattletale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a child, who secretly tells someone in authority, especially a teacher, that someone else has done something bad, often in order to cause trouble",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tattoo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a permanent image, pattern, or word on the skin that is created by using needles to put colours under the skin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an outside show, with several military performances especially of marching and music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a tattoo or tattoos on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He had her name tattooed on his arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a permanent picture, pattern, or word on the surface of skin, created by using needles to put colors under the skin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tattooed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a permanent image, pattern, or word created on the skin using needles and ink:",
        "examples": [
          "a man with heavily tattooed arms",
          "She is tattooed and has several piercings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tattoos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a permanent image, pattern, or word on the skin that is created by using needles to put colours under the skin",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an outside show, with several military performances especially of marching and music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a tattoo or tattoos on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He had her name tattooed on his arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a permanent picture, pattern, or word on the surface of skin, created by using needles to put colors under the skin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tau": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "taught": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of teach",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of teach",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "taunt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally annoy and upset someone by making unkind remarks to them, laughing unkindly at them, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The other kids used to taunt him in the playground because he was fat and wore glasses.",
          "The youngest in the group was taunted mercilessly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unkind remarks made to intentionally annoy and upset someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The protesters shouted taunts at the police.",
          "He had to endure the nastiest of racist taunts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make other people angry or upset by insulting them, laughing at them, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie is about a criminal who taunts the police with phone calls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "taunting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of intentionally annoying and upsetting someone by making unkind remarks, laughing unkindly at them, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Bullying often consists of teasing or taunting rather than physical violence.",
          "The players are far enough away from the fans that they can't hear any taunting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "taunts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally annoy and upset someone by making unkind remarks to them, laughing unkindly at them, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The other kids used to taunt him in the playground because he was fat and wore glasses.",
          "The youngest in the group was taunted mercilessly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unkind remarks made to intentionally annoy and upset someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The protesters shouted taunts at the police.",
          "He had to endure the nastiest of racist taunts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to make other people angry or upset by insulting them, laughing at them, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie is about a criminal who taunts the police with phone calls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "taupe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brownish-grey colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The colour scheme includes brown, taupe, green, and blue.",
          "My bedroom is a light shade of taupe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "brownish-grey in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing a dark taupe suit.",
          "I was escorted into an elegant taupe living room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "taurus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a constellation (= a group of stars) said to look like a bull (= a male cow):",
        "examples": [
          "The Pleiades are a little cluster of stars in the constellation of Taurus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the second sign of the zodiac, relating to the period 21 April to 22 May, represented by a bull, or a person born during this period:",
        "examples": [
          "Born in May, his zodiac sign is Taurus.",
          "Laura is a Taurus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the second sign of the zodiac, covering the period April 20 to May 20 and represented by a bull, or a person born during this period",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "taut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "tight or completely stretched:",
        "examples": [
          "a taut rope",
          "He kept his eyes on the road ahead, his face taut with concentration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excited or nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "His latest film was described as a taut thriller.",
          "There was a taut edge to Chris's voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Taut writing or speech is controlled, clear, and short:",
        "examples": [
          "taut prose"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stretched tightly; tight:",
        "examples": [
          "She tightened the strings of the guitar to make them taut.",
          "fig. The story is a taut (= exciting, with fast action) psychological drama."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tavern": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where alcohol is sold and drunk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where alcoholic drinks are sold and drunk",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tawdry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "looking bright and attractive but in fact cheap and of low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Their ugly front garden and tacky, tawdry lights fail to reflect our village image.",
          "A lot of the city's housing consists of nondescript houses and some districts are downright tawdry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing or having low moral standards:",
        "examples": [
          "She humiliated her husband with her tawdry affair.",
          "tawdry revelations about his visits to prostitutes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showy, cheap, and of poor quality:",
        "examples": [
          "tawdry jewelry/furnishings"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tawny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of a light yellowish-brown colour, like that of a lion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a light yellow-brown color, like that of a lion:",
        "examples": [
          "tawny fur"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tax": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an amount of) money paid to the government that is based on your income or the cost of goods or services you have bought:",
        "examples": [
          "They're increasing the tax on cigarettes.",
          "Tax cuts (= reductions in taxes) are always popular.",
          "What do you earn before/after tax (= before/after you have paid tax on the money you earn)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone pay a tax:",
        "examples": [
          "Husbands and wives may be taxed jointly/separately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to need someone to make a lot of effort, either physical or mental:",
        "examples": [
          "He only has to read a short report - it shouldn't tax him too much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(an amount of) money paid to the government, usually a percentage of personal income or of the cost of goods or services bought:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] income/sales/Social Security tax",
          "[ C ] a property/gasoline tax",
          "[ U ] The senator proposed a tax increase/cut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tax refund is money returned to you from the government because you have paid more than you needed to for a particular year.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be difficult for someone or use too much of something:",
        "examples": [
          "All he has to do is wash a few dishes – that shouldn’t tax him too much.",
          "Round-the-clock nursing care severely taxed her resources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to require a person or organization to pay a tax:",
        "examples": [
          "He maintained that corporations were not being taxed enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount paid to the government based on a person's income, a company’s profits, the value of goods and services, etc, or this money considered together:",
        "examples": [
          "Offshore trading companies are liable to pay tax at a rate of 5%.",
          "avoid/evade/escape tax Huge companies have the money to pay lawyers who advise them on ways to avoid tax.",
          "a tax on sth The law states that foreign businesses must pay taxes on business conducted in the US.",
          "increase/put up/raise taxes Many of the opposition's proposals will be very difficult to achieve without raising taxes.",
          "introduce/impose/levy a tax (on sth) The city has levied a tax of €1,000 on any SUVs registered to city-center addresses.",
          "abolish/cut/reduce a tax",
          "lift/remove a tax",
          "tax cuts/increases/rises The government must tighten its budget next year to offset poorly timed tax cuts.",
          "If you do not make the tax payment by February 28, an additional 5% surcharge is imposed.",
          "after/before tax The bank's bad debt provision forced profits before tax down to €152.7m.",
          "exclusive/inclusive of tax(es) The hotel failed to provide room rates inclusive of taxes.",
          "high/low tax(es) The area has very low property taxes.",
          "basic-rate/higher-rate tax",
          "a tax accountant/adviser/consultant",
          "a tax authority/agency/office"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people or businesses pay an amount of money to the government from the money they earn, or when they buy goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "The state does not tax food or clothing.",
          "tax sth as sth The profits from these investments are taxed as ordinary income.",
          "tax sth at (a rate of) sth Earnings above the current threshold are taxed at 50%.",
          "tax sb on sth Homeowners who sell land for development are taxed on the profit.",
          "tax sb/sth heavily/lightly The government may tax housing more heavily.",
          "Non-electrical machines are lightly taxed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "taxation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the system of taxing people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process by which the government of a country obtains money from its people in order to pay for its expenses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the system of collecting taxes:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposals restrict investors' ability to shelter their assets from taxation.",
          "Reform of the country's taxation system is high on the Government's economic agenda.",
          "central/general/local taxation Britain has one of the highest rates of personal taxation in the world.",
          "Generally, all capital gains are taxable unless you are exempt from taxation.",
          "In Europe health care, education or sponsorship of the arts, have largely been financed through higher rates of taxation.",
          "The committee proposed a sweeping overhaul of the tax code last week, aimed at shifting more of the burden of taxation to the wealthy",
          "business/company/corporate taxation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that is collected as tax:",
        "examples": [
          "cut/reduce/raise taxation The big corporations are adamant the government must reduce taxation.",
          "excessive/heavy taxation",
          "high/low taxation"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "taxes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an amount of) money paid to the government that is based on your income or the cost of goods or services you have bought:",
        "examples": [
          "They're increasing the tax on cigarettes.",
          "Tax cuts (= reductions in taxes) are always popular.",
          "What do you earn before/after tax (= before/after you have paid tax on the money you earn)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone pay a tax:",
        "examples": [
          "Husbands and wives may be taxed jointly/separately."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to need someone to make a lot of effort, either physical or mental:",
        "examples": [
          "He only has to read a short report - it shouldn't tax him too much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(an amount of) money paid to the government, usually a percentage of personal income or of the cost of goods or services bought:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] income/sales/Social Security tax",
          "[ C ] a property/gasoline tax",
          "[ U ] The senator proposed a tax increase/cut."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tax refund is money returned to you from the government because you have paid more than you needed to for a particular year.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be difficult for someone or use too much of something:",
        "examples": [
          "All he has to do is wash a few dishes – that shouldn’t tax him too much.",
          "Round-the-clock nursing care severely taxed her resources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to require a person or organization to pay a tax:",
        "examples": [
          "He maintained that corporations were not being taxed enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount paid to the government based on a person's income, a company’s profits, the value of goods and services, etc, or this money considered together:",
        "examples": [
          "Offshore trading companies are liable to pay tax at a rate of 5%.",
          "avoid/evade/escape tax Huge companies have the money to pay lawyers who advise them on ways to avoid tax.",
          "a tax on sth The law states that foreign businesses must pay taxes on business conducted in the US.",
          "increase/put up/raise taxes Many of the opposition's proposals will be very difficult to achieve without raising taxes.",
          "introduce/impose/levy a tax (on sth) The city has levied a tax of €1,000 on any SUVs registered to city-center addresses.",
          "abolish/cut/reduce a tax",
          "lift/remove a tax",
          "tax cuts/increases/rises The government must tighten its budget next year to offset poorly timed tax cuts.",
          "If you do not make the tax payment by February 28, an additional 5% surcharge is imposed.",
          "after/before tax The bank's bad debt provision forced profits before tax down to €152.7m.",
          "exclusive/inclusive of tax(es) The hotel failed to provide room rates inclusive of taxes.",
          "high/low tax(es) The area has very low property taxes.",
          "basic-rate/higher-rate tax",
          "a tax accountant/adviser/consultant",
          "a tax authority/agency/office"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people or businesses pay an amount of money to the government from the money they earn, or when they buy goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "The state does not tax food or clothing.",
          "tax sth as sth The profits from these investments are taxed as ordinary income.",
          "tax sth at (a rate of) sth Earnings above the current threshold are taxed at 50%.",
          "tax sb on sth Homeowners who sell land for development are taxed on the profit.",
          "tax sb/sth heavily/lightly The government may tax housing more heavily.",
          "Non-electrical machines are lightly taxed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "taxi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a car with a driver who you pay to take you somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "I took a taxi from the station to the hotel.",
          "a taxi driver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an aircraft) to move slowly on the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car with a driver whom you pay to take you where you want to go:",
        "examples": [
          "The buses weren’t running, so we took a taxi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an aircraft) to move slowly on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "After a half-hour delay, our plane taxied to the runway for takeoff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "taxicab": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a taxi",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "taxidermist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is taxidermy",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "taxiing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a car with a driver who you pay to take you somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "I took a taxi from the station to the hotel.",
          "a taxi driver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an aircraft) to move slowly on the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car with a driver whom you pay to take you where you want to go:",
        "examples": [
          "The buses weren’t running, so we took a taxi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an aircraft) to move slowly on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "After a half-hour delay, our plane taxied to the runway for takeoff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "taxing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "difficult or needing a lot of thought or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "I just need an entertaining read for the beach - nothing too taxing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing too much effort:",
        "examples": [
          "After the surgery, I couldn’t do anything too taxing for a while."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "taxis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a car with a driver who you pay to take you somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "I took a taxi from the station to the hotel.",
          "a taxi driver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an aircraft) to move slowly on the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car with a driver whom you pay to take you where you want to go:",
        "examples": [
          "The buses weren’t running, so we took a taxi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an aircraft) to move slowly on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "After a half-hour delay, our plane taxied to the runway for takeoff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "taxpayer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who pays tax",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people who pay tax to the government",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who pays taxes:",
        "examples": [
          "$130 million of taxpayers’ money will be needed to build the new stadium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who pays taxes:",
        "examples": [
          "By 2030 each program is expected to cost taxpayers about 6% of GDP.",
          "This is a waste of time and taxpayers' money.",
          "high-rate/basic-rate taxpayer At present high-rate tax payers pay a huge tax on their pensions.",
          "We give our assurance that no taxpayer dollars will be used for this project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of referring to all the people in a country who pay tax:",
        "examples": [
          "This project has already cost the taxpayer millions of dollars."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "taxpayers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who pays tax",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people who pay tax to the government",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who pays taxes:",
        "examples": [
          "$130 million of taxpayers’ money will be needed to build the new stadium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who pays taxes:",
        "examples": [
          "By 2030 each program is expected to cost taxpayers about 6% of GDP.",
          "This is a waste of time and taxpayers' money.",
          "high-rate/basic-rate taxpayer At present high-rate tax payers pay a huge tax on their pensions.",
          "We give our assurance that no taxpayer dollars will be used for this project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of referring to all the people in a country who pay tax:",
        "examples": [
          "This project has already cost the taxpayer millions of dollars."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a genetic disease in which the body is unable to get rid of a fatty substance called ganglioside so that it builds up in the brain, causing the nerves to stop working properly and eventually leading to death, usually before the age of three:",
        "examples": [
          "For a child to have Tay-Sachs Disease, both parents must have the defective gene responsible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "taylor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official report by the British government into the causes of an accident at the Hillsborough football ground in Sheffield, England in 1989 at which 95 supporters of Liverpool Football Club died",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "te": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the musical note",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tea": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a drink made by pouring hot water onto) dried and cut leaves and sometimes flowers, especially the leaves of the tea plant:",
        "examples": [
          "China/Indian tea",
          "iced/lemon tea",
          "a selection of herbal teas",
          "The waitress brought us two steaming cups of tea.",
          "\"Shall I pour the tea?\" \"No, let it brew (= get stronger) a while.\"",
          "How do you like your tea - strong or weak?",
          "We sat in the shade of a tree, sipping tea and eating scones.",
          "I'm not much of a tea drinker.",
          "UK Tea and biscuits will be provided at eleven o'clock.",
          "UK informal How about a nice cup of tea? That'll make you feel better."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cup of tea:",
        "examples": [
          "Two teas, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small meal eaten in the late afternoon, usually including cake and a cup of tea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal that is eaten in the early evening and is usually cooked",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the dried and cut leaves of esp. the tea plant, or a drink made by pouring hot water onto these:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I’d love a nice cup of hot tea.",
          "[ C ] We have a variety of herbal teas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br Tea is also a light meal eaten in the late afternoon or early evening.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "teach": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give someone knowledge or to train someone; to instruct:",
        "examples": [
          "teach something to someone She taught English to foreign students.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Who taught you to cook?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a teacher in a school:",
        "examples": [
          "We moved to a small town where my mother taught school and my father worked in real estate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to instruct or train someone or give someone knowledge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I taught for a few years before becoming a lawyer.",
          "[ T ] He taught his children English/taught English to his children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To teach school is to have a job instructing children in a school.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "teachable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be taught; that can be taught:",
        "examples": [
          "Students today are more teachable than they were 30 years ago.",
          "We hope that pupils come to realize that Art is a teachable subject, not one that can be left to talent alone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teacher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to teach in a school or college",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who instructs or trains others, esp. in a school:",
        "examples": [
          "an English/math/kindergarten teacher"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teachers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to teach in a school or college",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who instructs or trains others, esp. in a school:",
        "examples": [
          "an English/math/kindergarten teacher"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teaches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to give someone knowledge or to train someone; to instruct:",
        "examples": [
          "teach something to someone She taught English to foreign students.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Who taught you to cook?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a teacher in a school:",
        "examples": [
          "We moved to a small town where my mother taught school and my father worked in real estate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to instruct or train someone or give someone knowledge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I taught for a few years before becoming a lawyer.",
          "[ T ] He taught his children English/taught English to his children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To teach school is to have a job instructing children in a school.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "teaching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the job of being a teacher:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always wanted to go into teaching.",
          "modern teaching methods"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moral, religious, or political opinions, especially of a famous leader:",
        "examples": [
          "Christ's teachings"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teachings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "moral, religious, or political opinions, especially of a famous leader:",
        "examples": [
          "Christ's teachings",
          "My book talks a lot about the spiritual teachings that have helped to shape my life.",
          "They were inspired by the teachings of the Ayatollah.",
          "She felt that the church's teachings were out of touch with today's reality.",
          "Quakers were treated with suspicion because their teachings went against the Church of England."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an accepted set of beliefs, esp. religious beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "the teachings of the Buddha/Koran/Catholic Church"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teacup": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cup with a handle from which tea is drunk",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "teal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small wild duck:",
        "examples": [
          "We saw ducks, swans, geese, and teals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dark greenish-blue colour:",
        "examples": [
          "The wallpaper comes in teal and chocolate.",
          "The shoes were in the same shade of teal as the bag she got last summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a dark greenish-blue colour:",
        "examples": [
          "She bought a new teal dress for the wedding.",
          "In the 1980s I was putting on teal eyeliner and wearing legwarmers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "team": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a number of people or animals who do something together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "a basketball/hockey/netball team",
          "a team of investigators",
          "Team GB (= the athletes representing Great Britain in a sport)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in a number of phrases that refer to people working together as a group in order to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a real team effort - everyone contributed something to the success of the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a group of people who support a particular person or a particular point of view:",
        "examples": [
          "In this discussion, we're on Team Marisa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act together to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Lang teamed with Draper to develop the vaccine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of people who act together as a group, either in a sport or in order to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "a baseball/basketball/football team",
          "the legal/medical team",
          "My favorite team is the New York Giants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A team is also two or more horses or other animals working together to pull a load:",
        "examples": [
          "a team of oxen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act together to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Lang teamed with Draper to develop the vaccine.",
          "Williamson and Erving teamed to give the Nets another championship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who work together on a particular activity, project, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "When I came back from holiday we had a new team in charge.",
          "head/lead/manage a team She led a team developing a new marketing initiative.",
          "Every member of the team has an important contribution to make.",
          "the management/finance/marketing team",
          "We need to consult our legal team on this.",
          "a team of lawyers/sales people/experts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of sports players who play together under a particular name:",
        "examples": [
          "a football/baseball/basketball team",
          "Her ambition was to play for her national team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work together in order to achieve a shared aim, rather than trying to achieve things just for yourself or working against others:",
        "examples": [
          "Working as a team will enable us to achieve things we never could alone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get together with another person, group, or organization to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "team (up) with sb Some small community hospitals are looking to team up with bigger health care providers.",
          "team (up) with sb to do sth The shop is teaming with high-end manufacturers to offer exclusive products to its customers.",
          "team up to do sth The two companies have teamed up to provide a new class of multimedia services."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teamed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a number of people or animals who do something together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "a basketball/hockey/netball team",
          "a team of investigators",
          "Team GB (= the athletes representing Great Britain in a sport)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in a number of phrases that refer to people working together as a group in order to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a real team effort - everyone contributed something to the success of the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a group of people who support a particular person or a particular point of view:",
        "examples": [
          "In this discussion, we're on Team Marisa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act together to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Lang teamed with Draper to develop the vaccine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of people who act together as a group, either in a sport or in order to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "a baseball/basketball/football team",
          "the legal/medical team",
          "My favorite team is the New York Giants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A team is also two or more horses or other animals working together to pull a load:",
        "examples": [
          "a team of oxen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act together to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Lang teamed with Draper to develop the vaccine.",
          "Williamson and Erving teamed to give the Nets another championship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who work together on a particular activity, project, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "When I came back from holiday we had a new team in charge.",
          "head/lead/manage a team She led a team developing a new marketing initiative.",
          "Every member of the team has an important contribution to make.",
          "the management/finance/marketing team",
          "We need to consult our legal team on this.",
          "a team of lawyers/sales people/experts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of sports players who play together under a particular name:",
        "examples": [
          "a football/baseball/basketball team",
          "Her ambition was to play for her national team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work together in order to achieve a shared aim, rather than trying to achieve things just for yourself or working against others:",
        "examples": [
          "Working as a team will enable us to achieve things we never could alone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get together with another person, group, or organization to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "team (up) with sb Some small community hospitals are looking to team up with bigger health care providers.",
          "team (up) with sb to do sth The shop is teaming with high-end manufacturers to offer exclusive products to its customers.",
          "team up to do sth The two companies have teamed up to provide a new class of multimedia services."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teaming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of working together as a team:",
        "examples": [
          "Virtual teaming is a concept that brings the advantages of teamwork to people who need to work in different locations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teammate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a player on the same team",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a player on someone's team",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works or plays on the same team as someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Let one of your teammates know if you are going to be late for a team meeting.",
          "By getting sent off you let down your team-mates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teammates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a player on the same team",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a player on someone's team",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who works or plays on the same team as someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Let one of your teammates know if you are going to be late for a team meeting.",
          "By getting sent off you let down your team-mates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teams": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a number of people or animals who do something together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "a basketball/hockey/netball team",
          "a team of investigators",
          "Team GB (= the athletes representing Great Britain in a sport)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in a number of phrases that refer to people working together as a group in order to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a real team effort - everyone contributed something to the success of the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a group of people who support a particular person or a particular point of view:",
        "examples": [
          "In this discussion, we're on Team Marisa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act together to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Lang teamed with Draper to develop the vaccine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of people who act together as a group, either in a sport or in order to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "a baseball/basketball/football team",
          "the legal/medical team",
          "My favorite team is the New York Giants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A team is also two or more horses or other animals working together to pull a load:",
        "examples": [
          "a team of oxen"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act together to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Lang teamed with Draper to develop the vaccine.",
          "Williamson and Erving teamed to give the Nets another championship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who work together on a particular activity, project, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "When I came back from holiday we had a new team in charge.",
          "head/lead/manage a team She led a team developing a new marketing initiative.",
          "Every member of the team has an important contribution to make.",
          "the management/finance/marketing team",
          "We need to consult our legal team on this.",
          "a team of lawyers/sales people/experts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of sports players who play together under a particular name:",
        "examples": [
          "a football/baseball/basketball team",
          "Her ambition was to play for her national team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work together in order to achieve a shared aim, rather than trying to achieve things just for yourself or working against others:",
        "examples": [
          "Working as a team will enable us to achieve things we never could alone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get together with another person, group, or organization to do a job:",
        "examples": [
          "team (up) with sb Some small community hospitals are looking to team up with bigger health care providers.",
          "team (up) with sb to do sth The shop is teaming with high-end manufacturers to offer exclusive products to its customers.",
          "team up to do sth The two companies have teamed up to provide a new class of multimedia services."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teamsters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large trade union in the US and Canada:",
        "examples": [
          "The Teamsters are demanding more company contribution to pensions.",
          "The Teamsters' union represented the locked-out workers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teamwork": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of working together in a group with other people, especially when this is successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Great teamwork and old fashioned grit got the team a last minute point.",
          "Her determination, teamwork skills and leadership capabilities convinced us that she was perfect for the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the combined actions of a group of people working together effectively to achieve a goal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of working together as a team, or the skills needed to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "Success in this competitive field will depend on good teamwork.",
          "We organized a course to improve teamwork skills."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teapot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container for making and serving tea with a handle and a shaped opening for pouring",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container with a handle and a spout (= tube-shaped opening) for making and serving tea",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pull or be pulled apart, or to pull pieces off:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to be very careful with books this old because the paper tears very easily.",
          "I tore my skirt on the chair as I stood up.",
          "be torn out of/from A couple of pages had been torn out of/from the book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He went tearing along the road after the bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole in a piece of paper, cloth, or other material, where it has been torn",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a period of success:",
        "examples": [
          "The Sox finished the season on a tear, winning 70% of their last 66 games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drop of salty liquid that flows from the eye, as a result of strong emotion, especially unhappiness, or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "tears of She cried tears of remorse/regret/happiness/joy/laughter.",
          "tears in someone’s eyes Did you notice the tears in his eyes when he talked about Diane?",
          "reduce someone to tears Why do arguments with you always reduce me to tears (= make me cry)?",
          "shed (any) tears I won't shed (any) tears (= I will not be unhappy) when he goes, I can tell you!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to cry or to have tears in their eyes:",
        "examples": [
          "This song always brings tears to my eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly start to cry:",
        "examples": [
          "She burst into tears and started screaming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "crying:",
        "examples": [
          "I found him in tears in his bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of eyes) to produce tears:",
        "examples": [
          "Why do our eyes tear when we're cutting onions?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drop of salty liquid that flows from the eye when it is hurt or as a result of strong emotion, esp. unhappiness or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "By the end of the movie I had tears in my eyes (= I was ready to cry).",
          "The boy had lost his money and was in tears (= crying)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull or be pulled apart or away from something else, or to cause this to happen to something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I caught my shirt on a nail and tore the sleeve.",
          "[ T ] I tore a hole in my sleeve.",
          "[ T ] Several pages had been torn out of the book.",
          "[ M ] She tore off a strip of bandage and wrapped it around the wound.",
          "[ M ] He angrily tore the letter up (= into small pieces).",
          "[ M ] They tore down (= destroyed) the old building.",
          "[ M ] fig. The political situation threatened to tear the country apart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very quickly; to rush:",
        "examples": [
          "She was late and went tearing around the house looking for her car keys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole or opening in something that is made by pulling apart or away from something else:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a tear in the lining of my coat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teardrop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a single tear (= drop from the eye)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "teardrops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a single tear (= drop from the eye)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tearful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "crying or likely to cry:",
        "examples": [
          "After a tearful farewell at the airport , we went our separate ways.",
          "Katy's always a bit tearful when it's time to go back to school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with tears of sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "The school year ended with tearful farewells to favorite teachers and best friends."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tearfully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "done while crying or likely to cry:",
        "examples": [
          "Relief workers spoke tearfully of the destroyed town.",
          "She tearfully read out a poem by Yeats."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tearing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pull or be pulled apart, or to pull pieces off:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to be very careful with books this old because the paper tears very easily.",
          "I tore my skirt on the chair as I stood up.",
          "be torn out of/from A couple of pages had been torn out of/from the book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He went tearing along the road after the bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole in a piece of paper, cloth, or other material, where it has been torn",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a period of success:",
        "examples": [
          "The Sox finished the season on a tear, winning 70% of their last 66 games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drop of salty liquid that flows from the eye, as a result of strong emotion, especially unhappiness, or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "tears of She cried tears of remorse/regret/happiness/joy/laughter.",
          "tears in someone’s eyes Did you notice the tears in his eyes when he talked about Diane?",
          "reduce someone to tears Why do arguments with you always reduce me to tears (= make me cry)?",
          "shed (any) tears I won't shed (any) tears (= I will not be unhappy) when he goes, I can tell you!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to cry or to have tears in their eyes:",
        "examples": [
          "This song always brings tears to my eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly start to cry:",
        "examples": [
          "She burst into tears and started screaming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "crying:",
        "examples": [
          "I found him in tears in his bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of eyes) to produce tears:",
        "examples": [
          "Why do our eyes tear when we're cutting onions?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drop of salty liquid that flows from the eye when it is hurt or as a result of strong emotion, esp. unhappiness or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "By the end of the movie I had tears in my eyes (= I was ready to cry).",
          "The boy had lost his money and was in tears (= crying)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull or be pulled apart or away from something else, or to cause this to happen to something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I caught my shirt on a nail and tore the sleeve.",
          "[ T ] I tore a hole in my sleeve.",
          "[ T ] Several pages had been torn out of the book.",
          "[ M ] She tore off a strip of bandage and wrapped it around the wound.",
          "[ M ] He angrily tore the letter up (= into small pieces).",
          "[ M ] They tore down (= destroyed) the old building.",
          "[ M ] fig. The political situation threatened to tear the country apart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very quickly; to rush:",
        "examples": [
          "She was late and went tearing around the house looking for her car keys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole or opening in something that is made by pulling apart or away from something else:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a tear in the lining of my coat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tears": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pull or be pulled apart, or to pull pieces off:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to be very careful with books this old because the paper tears very easily.",
          "I tore my skirt on the chair as I stood up.",
          "be torn out of/from A couple of pages had been torn out of/from the book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He went tearing along the road after the bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole in a piece of paper, cloth, or other material, where it has been torn",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a period of success:",
        "examples": [
          "The Sox finished the season on a tear, winning 70% of their last 66 games."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drop of salty liquid that flows from the eye, as a result of strong emotion, especially unhappiness, or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "tears of She cried tears of remorse/regret/happiness/joy/laughter.",
          "tears in someone’s eyes Did you notice the tears in his eyes when he talked about Diane?",
          "reduce someone to tears Why do arguments with you always reduce me to tears (= make me cry)?",
          "shed (any) tears I won't shed (any) tears (= I will not be unhappy) when he goes, I can tell you!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to cry or to have tears in their eyes:",
        "examples": [
          "This song always brings tears to my eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly start to cry:",
        "examples": [
          "She burst into tears and started screaming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "crying:",
        "examples": [
          "I found him in tears in his bedroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of eyes) to produce tears:",
        "examples": [
          "Why do our eyes tear when we're cutting onions?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drop of salty liquid that flows from the eye when it is hurt or as a result of strong emotion, esp. unhappiness or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "By the end of the movie I had tears in my eyes (= I was ready to cry).",
          "The boy had lost his money and was in tears (= crying)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull or be pulled apart or away from something else, or to cause this to happen to something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I caught my shirt on a nail and tore the sleeve.",
          "[ T ] I tore a hole in my sleeve.",
          "[ T ] Several pages had been torn out of the book.",
          "[ M ] She tore off a strip of bandage and wrapped it around the wound.",
          "[ M ] He angrily tore the letter up (= into small pieces).",
          "[ M ] They tore down (= destroyed) the old building.",
          "[ M ] fig. The political situation threatened to tear the country apart."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very quickly; to rush:",
        "examples": [
          "She was late and went tearing around the house looking for her car keys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hole or opening in something that is made by pulling apart or away from something else:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a tear in the lining of my coat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a drink made by pouring hot water onto) dried and cut leaves and sometimes flowers, especially the leaves of the tea plant:",
        "examples": [
          "China/Indian tea",
          "iced/lemon tea",
          "a selection of herbal teas",
          "The waitress brought us two steaming cups of tea.",
          "\"Shall I pour the tea?\" \"No, let it brew (= get stronger) a while.\"",
          "How do you like your tea - strong or weak?",
          "We sat in the shade of a tree, sipping tea and eating scones.",
          "I'm not much of a tea drinker.",
          "UK Tea and biscuits will be provided at eleven o'clock.",
          "UK informal How about a nice cup of tea? That'll make you feel better."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cup of tea:",
        "examples": [
          "Two teas, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small meal eaten in the late afternoon, usually including cake and a cup of tea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a meal that is eaten in the early evening and is usually cooked",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the dried and cut leaves of esp. the tea plant, or a drink made by pouring hot water onto these:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I’d love a nice cup of hot tea.",
          "[ C ] We have a variety of herbal teas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br Tea is also a light meal eaten in the late afternoon or early evening.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tease": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to laugh at someone or say unkind things about them, either because you are joking or because you want to upset that person:",
        "examples": [
          "be teased about I used to hate being teased about my red hair when I was at school.",
          "I was just teasing - I didn't mean to upset you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a small amount of information about a subject, product, etc. in order to make people interested in seeing or hearing more about it later:",
        "examples": [
          "The announcement teased a possible European tour the following year.",
          "He refused to give specifics but teased that \"people are going to love it.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold your hair away from your head and brush it towards your head with a comb, in order to make it look thicker",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is always teasing people:",
        "examples": [
          "Johnny, don't be such a tease - leave your sister alone!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who enjoys causing sexual excitement and interest in people she or he does not intend to have sex with",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally annoy a person or animal by saying something that is not true or pretending to do something, often in a playful way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Don’t tease the dog by showing her the treat if you’re not going to give it to her.",
          "[ I ] I was only teasing (= joking), I didn’t mean anything by it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who likes to annoy other people by saying false things or pretending to do something",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "teased": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh at someone or say unkind things about them, either because you are joking or because you want to upset that person:",
        "examples": [
          "be teased about I used to hate being teased about my red hair when I was at school.",
          "I was just teasing - I didn't mean to upset you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a small amount of information about a subject, product, etc. in order to make people interested in seeing or hearing more about it later:",
        "examples": [
          "The announcement teased a possible European tour the following year.",
          "He refused to give specifics but teased that \"people are going to love it.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold your hair away from your head and brush it towards your head with a comb, in order to make it look thicker",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "teaser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an article, advertisement, short film, etc. that gives a small amount of information about a subject, product, etc. in order to make people interested in seeing or hearing more about it later:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has posted another teaser for its event at the Game Developers Conference next week.",
          "They ran a 30-second teaser for the upcoming movie.",
          "The recording is already up on Spotify and there are teaser ads online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product or service that is sold at a very low price in order to encourage people to buy it or use it, with the price usually increasing later:",
        "examples": [
          "We shall crack down on unfair teasers that downplay permanent higher interest rates and trumpet temporary lower rates.",
          "After the teaser rate expires, these loans usually adjust rates upward."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem for which it is hard to find the answer, especially one that people enjoy trying to solve as a game:",
        "examples": [
          "Here's a teaser for all of you who enjoy a quiz."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who often laughs at other people or says unkind things about them, as a joke or in order to upset them:",
        "examples": [
          "He went from being such a teaser to being a much nicer person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male animal that is used to encourage a female animal to be ready to mate (= have sex) in order to make it easier for another, especially chosen, male to actually mate with her:",
        "examples": [
          "The stallion's stand-in is a professional teaser. His job is to test if a visiting mare is \"receptive\".",
          "No teaser dog is needed to excite the bitches - Otto is a natural charmer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product sold at a very low price to encourage people to try it. Its price usually goes up later:",
        "examples": [
          "The government should ban unfair teasers that encourage people to make risky investments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to laugh at someone or say unkind things about them, either because you are joking or because you want to upset that person:",
        "examples": [
          "be teased about I used to hate being teased about my red hair when I was at school.",
          "I was just teasing - I didn't mean to upset you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a small amount of information about a subject, product, etc. in order to make people interested in seeing or hearing more about it later:",
        "examples": [
          "The announcement teased a possible European tour the following year.",
          "He refused to give specifics but teased that \"people are going to love it.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold your hair away from your head and brush it towards your head with a comb, in order to make it look thicker",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is always teasing people:",
        "examples": [
          "Johnny, don't be such a tease - leave your sister alone!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who enjoys causing sexual excitement and interest in people she or he does not intend to have sex with",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally annoy a person or animal by saying something that is not true or pretending to do something, often in a playful way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Don’t tease the dog by showing her the treat if you’re not going to give it to her.",
          "[ I ] I was only teasing (= joking), I didn’t mean anything by it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who likes to annoy other people by saying false things or pretending to do something",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "teasing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to laugh at someone or say unkind things about them, either because you are joking or because you want to upset that person:",
        "examples": [
          "be teased about I used to hate being teased about my red hair when I was at school.",
          "I was just teasing - I didn't mean to upset you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a small amount of information about a subject, product, etc. in order to make people interested in seeing or hearing more about it later:",
        "examples": [
          "The announcement teased a possible European tour the following year.",
          "He refused to give specifics but teased that \"people are going to love it.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold your hair away from your head and brush it towards your head with a comb, in order to make it look thicker",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "teaspoon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small spoon used to stir (= mix) tea or coffee in a cup",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a spoon that contains 0.17374 ounces or 4.93 mililitres , used for measuring food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small spoon used to put sugar in coffee or tea and for eating or measuring food, or the amount this spoon holds",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "teat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a female mammal's body through which milk passes to her babies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of rubber or silicone for feeding a baby from a bottle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the raised part of the female breast of a mammal through which an animal takes its mother’s milk; a nipple",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "teatime": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time in the afternoon when some people eat a small meal",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "teats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a female mammal's body through which milk passes to her babies",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of rubber or silicone for feeding a baby from a bottle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the raised part of the female breast of a mammal through which an animal takes its mother’s milk; a nipple",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tech": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "We offer 24-hour online tech support for your device.",
          "Configuration refers to the technical specifications, known as \"tech specs\" of the computers and it includes processor speed, the amount of RAM, etc.",
          "He was worried that the tech rehearsal had been too brief - for example, the smoke machine wasn't working correctly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "The company produces an annual report on the state of European tech.",
          "the tech sector/industry",
          "tech entrepreneurs/start-ups/companies/stocks",
          "He worked for several years at one of the Silicon Valley tech giants.",
          "The recession and the bursting of the tech bubble account for many of the job losses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "devices that use computer technology:",
        "examples": [
          "They have all the latest tech.",
          "wearable tech such as fitness trackers",
          "It's wise to pack all your tech in your carry-on baggage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "He ended up as a lab tech in the department, using his chemistry degree from Alabama State College.",
          "Most vet techs work in veterinary clinics caring for domestic animals.",
          "Many pharmacy techs gain this certification because the added knowledge can give them an advantage when applying for jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "I did my A level exams at the local tech.",
          "You could take a plumbing course at the tech."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for technical or technological: used to describe a company, system, area of work, etc. that does or makes something involving technology:",
        "examples": [
          "tech industry/sector/economy",
          "There has been a huge expansion of business for our tech companies.",
          "There's been a boom in the market for tech stocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that works in the area of technology:",
        "examples": [
          "They bought shares in two of the world's biggest techs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shares in companies that work in the area of technology:",
        "examples": [
          "Stocks went lower but techs remained high."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "technical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the knowledge, machines, or methods used in science and industry:",
        "examples": [
          "a few technical problems"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the knowledge and methods of a particular subject or job:",
        "examples": [
          "Personally, I found some parts of the book a little too technical to follow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to practical skills and methods that are used in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "In her performance as the Snow Queen she showed great technical brilliance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving or needing special skills or knowledge, esp. in science or engineering (= the design and building of machines, equipment, and structures):",
        "examples": [
          "The computer company ran into some last-minute technical problems with its new disk drives."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to science or industry:",
        "examples": [
          "They have both the best entrepreneurs and the best technical people.",
          "a technical company/the technical sector",
          "Only 3% of the workforce has gone through technical education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the knowledge used in a particular subject or type of work:",
        "examples": [
          "The undergraduate programs in Economics and Accounting emphasize technical expertise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a technical subject, word, etc. is difficult to understand without special knowledge of a subject:",
        "examples": [
          "The language is too technical for most people to understand.",
          "Try to avoid too many technical terms if possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to machines, systems, etc. or to the practical way in which something works:",
        "examples": [
          "technical problems/errors/glitches",
          "He's head of our technical support team.",
          "Please consult the technical manual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on a very exact and detailed way of understanding a law or a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "It is an overly technical interpretation of the regulations that has caused this problem.",
          "The technical definition of a multinational fails to convey the scope and diversity of global business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "signs relating to the way markets typically behave, rather than those relating to the real profits of companies whose shares are traded, the real economy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The technicals suggest we should sell.",
          "The technicals are very bullish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "technicality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a detail or small matter:",
        "examples": [
          "He was disqualified from the competition on a technicality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision based only on a specific rule or rules and not on any other consideration:",
        "examples": [
          "The case was dismissed on a technicality and will be retried at a later date."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "technically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "according to an exact understanding of rules, facts, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Technically, the country's economic problems are over, but recovery will be slow.",
          "young people who are technically still children"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to the knowledge, machines, or methods used in science and industry:",
        "examples": [
          "technically advanced weapons"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to practical skills and methods that are used in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a technically brilliant performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "according to rules or to the law:",
        "examples": [
          "Technically, lamprey are fish, though they are seen by many as snakelike monsters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "according to an exact understanding of the rules, facts, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Independent auditors have declared that the country's central bank is now technically bankrupt.",
          "Exit penalties - technically known as market value reductions - can mean policyholders lose up to 28% of their current fund value.",
          "Technically speaking, your tea breaks are your employer's time rather than yours.",
          "technically accurate/illegal/true Although technically illegal, copying of music for personal use is extremely common."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to the knowledge, machines, or methods used in science and industry:",
        "examples": [
          "Construction of the digital communications network will be technically challenging.",
          "technically advanced/feasible/possible Provided that the correct incentives are in place, it should be technically and economically feasible to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "technician": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a worker trained with special skills, especially in science or engineering:",
        "examples": [
          "a laboratory technician"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose technique is very good",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a worker trained with special skills or knowledge, esp. in how to operate machines or equipment used in science:",
        "examples": [
          "an X-ray technician",
          "a laboratory technician"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to make sure that machines and equipment work correctly, and to repair them if necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "a lab/computer/electrical technician"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "technicians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a worker trained with special skills, especially in science or engineering:",
        "examples": [
          "a laboratory technician"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose technique is very good",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a worker trained with special skills or knowledge, esp. in how to operate machines or equipment used in science:",
        "examples": [
          "an X-ray technician",
          "a laboratory technician"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to make sure that machines and equipment work correctly, and to repair them if necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "a lab/computer/electrical technician"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "technique": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing an activity that needs skill:",
        "examples": [
          "We have developed a new technique for detecting errors in the manufacturing process.",
          "She's a wonderfully creative dancer but she doesn't have the technique of a truly great performer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of performing a skillful activity, or the skill needed to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] New surgical techniques are constantly being developed.",
          "[ U ] The violinist’s technique was flawless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A technique is also a way of doing anything that involves planning:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She devised numerous techniques for annoying her father."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something that needs skill or thought:",
        "examples": [
          "technique for (doing) sth You need to develop techniques for dealing with staff who have performance problems.",
          "management techniques"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "techniques": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing an activity that needs skill:",
        "examples": [
          "We have developed a new technique for detecting errors in the manufacturing process.",
          "She's a wonderfully creative dancer but she doesn't have the technique of a truly great performer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of performing a skillful activity, or the skill needed to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] New surgical techniques are constantly being developed.",
          "[ U ] The violinist’s technique was flawless."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A technique is also a way of doing anything that involves planning:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She devised numerous techniques for annoying her father."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of doing something that needs skill or thought:",
        "examples": [
          "technique for (doing) sth You need to develop techniques for dealing with staff who have performance problems.",
          "management techniques"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "techno": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "fast electronic dance music with a regular beat:",
        "examples": [
          "techno music Thousands of ravers came to Berlin yesterday for the world's largest techno music party.",
          "This new album finds the group at the cutting edge of techno pop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or involving technology:",
        "examples": [
          "a technophile (= a person who loves technology)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "technological": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to, or involving, technology:",
        "examples": [
          "Technological advances in computing and telecommunications have reduced the need for many people to travel to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to modern technology and its influence on business, industry, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Visionary leadership, as well as technological innovation, has been the basis for the firm's rapid growth.",
          "technological change/development/advances",
          "This latest development represents a technological breakthrough."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "technologies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the study and knowledge of) the practical, especially industrial, use of scientific discoveries:",
        "examples": [
          "computer technology",
          "Modern technology is amazing, isn't it?",
          "What this country needs is a long-term policy for investment in science and technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the methods for using scientific discoveries for practical purposes, esp. in industry:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] computer/medical/space technology"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Technology is also a particular method by which science is used for practical purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Dairy producers are experimenting with new technologies to reduce the cholesterol in milk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of scientific knowledge or processes in business, industry, manufacturing, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The fast pace of technology presents enormous implications for sustainable business development.",
          "All our products are backed up by cutting-edge technology.",
          "computer/wireless/audio technology",
          "stem-cell/gene technology",
          "a technology company/firm/industry",
          "the technology sector/market/boom",
          "technology stocks/shares",
          "new/advanced/existing technologies Basic economic relations are changing as new technologies and markets emerge.",
          "developments/advances/changes in technology Changes in technology drive changes in business models.",
          "create/develop/upgrade technologies Cleaner technologies are being developed to cut pollution from coal-burning power plants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "new machinery and equipment that has been developed using scientific knowledge or processes:",
        "examples": [
          "Roll-out of the new technology has been dogged by technical problems and secrecy.",
          "use/trial/test technologies Companies always trial their technologies before putting them on the market.",
          "Fuel-cell technologies are being used to generate power for telecom and industrial customers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "technology": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the study and knowledge of) the practical, especially industrial, use of scientific discoveries:",
        "examples": [
          "computer technology",
          "Modern technology is amazing, isn't it?",
          "What this country needs is a long-term policy for investment in science and technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the methods for using scientific discoveries for practical purposes, esp. in industry:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] computer/medical/space technology"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Technology is also a particular method by which science is used for practical purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Dairy producers are experimenting with new technologies to reduce the cholesterol in milk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of scientific knowledge or processes in business, industry, manufacturing, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The fast pace of technology presents enormous implications for sustainable business development.",
          "All our products are backed up by cutting-edge technology.",
          "computer/wireless/audio technology",
          "stem-cell/gene technology",
          "a technology company/firm/industry",
          "the technology sector/market/boom",
          "technology stocks/shares",
          "new/advanced/existing technologies Basic economic relations are changing as new technologies and markets emerge.",
          "developments/advances/changes in technology Changes in technology drive changes in business models.",
          "create/develop/upgrade technologies Cleaner technologies are being developed to cut pollution from coal-burning power plants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "new machinery and equipment that has been developed using scientific knowledge or processes:",
        "examples": [
          "Roll-out of the new technology has been dogged by technical problems and secrecy.",
          "use/trial/test technologies Companies always trial their technologies before putting them on the market.",
          "Fuel-cell technologies are being used to generate power for telecom and industrial customers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "techs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "tech noun",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tectonic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the structure of the surface of the earth and the way it is formed, changed, and moved by forces inside it:",
        "examples": [
          "the motion of the earth's tectonic plates (= sections of the planet's surface)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tectonic change is a very important one that will have major effects:",
        "examples": [
          "He led the company through a period of tectonic shifts in the movie industry.",
          "The process of writing is in the midst of a tectonic change caused by changes in the technology writers use."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young man, especially in the 1950s in the UK, who typically dressed in narrow trousers, a long, loose jacket, and shoes with thick soles",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "teddy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft toy bear",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of women's underwear for the upper body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tedious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "boring:",
        "examples": [
          "a tedious job",
          "The problem is I find most forms of exercise so tedious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "boring and tiring, esp. because long or often repeated:",
        "examples": [
          "tedious work/tasks",
          "Learning a new computer program can be a tedious process."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short plastic stick with a cup-shaped top on which a golf ball is put to be hit, or the area where this is used to start the play for each hole",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in rugby and American football, a device that holds the ball in place before it is kicked :",
        "examples": [
          "They set up a tee and began kicking balls.",
          "Spotting a rugby ball on a tee, he gave it a good boot for 15 yards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a T-shirt:",
        "examples": [
          "Our essential short-sleeved tee is £10.",
          "The short skirt looks perfect worn with a loose white tee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in golf, the place where you begin to hit the ball at each hole (= area of play), or the small stick that holds the ball up so that you can hit it easily",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "teed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone angry:",
        "examples": [
          "It really tees me off when she doesn't listen to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a golf ball off the tee, or to begin a game of golf by doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll tee off at ten o'clock.",
          "He will tee off in his first tournament for five months on Thursday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone very angry:",
        "examples": [
          "It really tees me off when she won’t listen to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin a game or a hole in golf:",
        "examples": [
          "The players teed off more than 90 minutes late because of heavy rains that made the course soggy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teeing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone angry:",
        "examples": [
          "It really tees me off when she doesn't listen to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit a golf ball off the tee, or to begin a game of golf by doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll tee off at ten o'clock.",
          "He will tee off in his first tournament for five months on Thursday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone very angry:",
        "examples": [
          "It really tees me off when she won’t listen to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin a game or a hole in golf:",
        "examples": [
          "The players teed off more than 90 minutes late because of heavy rains that made the course soggy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teeming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a place is teeming, it is full of people:",
        "examples": [
          "the teeming metropolis"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "filled with the activity of many people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "He was enchanted by the teeming streets and outdoor markets in the village."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "teenage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "aged between 13 and 19:",
        "examples": [
          "a teenage nephew",
          "teenage girls"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to, involving, or intended for people between the ages of 13 and 19:",
        "examples": [
          "teenage magazines",
          "teenage angst"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teenager": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young person between 13 and 19 years old:",
        "examples": [
          "The magazine is aimed at teenagers and young adults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is 13 through 19 years old",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "teenagers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young person between 13 and 19 years old:",
        "examples": [
          "The magazine is aimed at teenagers and young adults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is 13 through 19 years old",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "teens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A person's teens are the period in which they are aged between 13 and 19:",
        "examples": [
          "Both my daughters are in their teens.",
          "He's in his early/mid/late teens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the range of temperature between 13° and 19°:",
        "examples": [
          "The temperature is expected to be in the teens tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of years between 11 and 19 in any century, usually 1911–1919 or 2011–2019:",
        "examples": [
          "This type of building was built in the teens and twenties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the years when you are 13 through 19 years old:",
        "examples": [
          "He hosted his own radio show while still in his teens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The teens are also the numbers 13 through 19:",
        "examples": [
          "Temperatures today will range from the teens to the twenties in the northeast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teensy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very small:",
        "examples": [
          "Hong Kong's budget guesthouses consist of teensy rooms in converted apartments.",
          "To be honest, the book was a teensy bit (= a little) dull."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teeny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very small:",
        "examples": [
          "Just a teeny slice of cake for me, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small or little:",
        "examples": [
          "a teeny baby",
          "I can’t help thinking you’re a teeny bit jealous."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teepee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "another spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tepee",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "teetering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear to be about to fall while moving or standing:",
        "examples": [
          "Danielle was teetering around in five-inch heels."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teeth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of tooth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "effective force or power:",
        "examples": [
          "This committee can make recommendations but it has no real teeth.",
          "That would give this initiative real teeth.",
          "It's time for them to show some real teeth and go after their opponents.",
          "Its critics say the law is without teeth.",
          "We lack animal cruelty laws with teeth.",
          "What we need is an energy bill that has teeth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pl of tooth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "effective force or power:",
        "examples": [
          "This committee can make recommendations but it has no real teeth to enforce them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teething": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a baby or small child is teething, their first teeth are growing, usually causing pain:",
        "examples": [
          "My sister was up most of the night with her baby who's teething."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teflon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of plastic that is very smooth and does not have chemical reactions with other substances. It is used in industry and as a surface for cooking pans so that food does not stick to the pan.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who manages to avoid criticism and keep a good reputation, even after they have done something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The Teflon President survived the crisis with his reputation intact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a chemically-produced substance that is put on the inside of cooking pans to keep food from sticking",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "telecom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "the telecom industry",
          "We sell the devices mostly to big cable and telecom companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a telecommunications company",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a telecommunications company (= one that provides telephone and related services):",
        "examples": [
          "Nearly every company involved in telecom is adopting Internet telephony technology in some way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the telecommunications industry:",
        "examples": [
          "The Finnish-Swedish telecom giant accounts for $5.9 billion in revenues.",
          "the collapse of the telecom boom/bubble",
          "a telecom group/company/firm",
          "the telecom sector/industry/business",
          "telecom services/networks/equipment",
          "a telecom operator/provider/regulator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the names of some national telecommunications companies:",
        "examples": [
          "France Telecom"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the telecommunications industry:",
        "examples": [
          "Initial deals were concentrated among telecom, financial services, and internet ventures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "telecommunications": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sending and receiving of messages over distance, especially by phone, radio, and television:",
        "examples": [
          "the telecommunications industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sending and receiving of messages by computer, telephone, radio, and television, or the business of doing this",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "telegram": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in the past) a piece of paper with a message sent by telegraph",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message sent by telegraph",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message that is sent using wires that carry electrical signals and then printed out. Telegrams have now been replaced by faxes and email.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "telegraph": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially in the past) a method of sending and receiving messages by electrical or radio signals, or the special equipment used for this purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The news came by telegraph."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a message to someone using the telegraph system:",
        "examples": [
          "The story was immediately telegraphed to New York.",
          "He managed to telegraph the men's wives, who arrived to find their husbands nearly dead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate a message or impression to someone, or make it clear what you are going to do, often by the way you act:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank has been telegraphing the move to investors for months.",
          "Their poses in the pictures telegraph dignity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of sending and receiving messages by electric signals that was used in the past, or the equipment used to do this",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the past, the method of sending or receiving messages by electrical or radio signals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "telemarketing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the advertising or selling of goods or services by phone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the selling of goods or services by telephone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of selling a product or service by phone:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year, the firm spent almost 60% of its revenue on telemarketing and direct mail.",
          "a telemarketing company/firm",
          "telemarketing fraud/scams People who believe they are victims of telemarketing fraud should call our Consumer Protection Division.",
          "We are experts in teaching effective techniques for successful telephone selling.",
          "She works in telesales."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "telemetry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the science or process of collecting information about objects that are far away and sending the information somewhere electronically",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "telepathic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or showing the ability to know what is in someone else's mind, or to communicate with someone mentally, without using words or other physical signals:",
        "examples": [
          "The two men have an almost telepathic connection."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "telepathy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability to know what is in someone else's mind, or to communicate with someone mentally, without using words or other physical signals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "communication with another person by thinking rather than by using words or other signals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "telephone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a phone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for speaking to someone in another place by means of electrical signals:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Your telephone is ringing.",
          "[ U ] I tried to reach her by telephone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of electronic equipment that makes it possible for you to speak to someone in another place who has similar equipment, using either electrical signals sent along a system of wires, or radio signals; a phone:",
        "examples": [
          "the telephone service",
          "a telephone call/conversation/interview",
          "a telephone company/network",
          "a telephone number",
          "You can redeem up to $50,000 of your shares by telephone.",
          "on/over the telephone The research aims to describe how people sell on the telephone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone using a phone; to phone someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Before you invest, telephone the Shareholder Service Center to get an account number.",
          "Sometimes, it's quicker and easier to telephone, rather than sending an email.",
          "For more information, telephone the number at the bottom of the screen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "telephoned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a phone",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "telephones": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a phone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for speaking to someone in another place by means of electrical signals:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Your telephone is ringing.",
          "[ U ] I tried to reach her by telephone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of electronic equipment that makes it possible for you to speak to someone in another place who has similar equipment, using either electrical signals sent along a system of wires, or radio signals; a phone:",
        "examples": [
          "the telephone service",
          "a telephone call/conversation/interview",
          "a telephone company/network",
          "a telephone number",
          "You can redeem up to $50,000 of your shares by telephone.",
          "on/over the telephone The research aims to describe how people sell on the telephone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate with someone using a phone; to phone someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Before you invest, telephone the Shareholder Service Center to get an account number.",
          "Sometimes, it's quicker and easier to telephone, rather than sending an email.",
          "For more information, telephone the number at the bottom of the screen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teleportation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of travelling by an imaginary very fast form of transport that uses special technology or special mental powers, or of causing someone or something to travel in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Teleportation is probably among the more viable of science fiction's wild dreams.",
          "Most people think of teleportation as the means by which Scotty beamed up Captain Kirk in Star Trek."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "telescope": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cylinder-shaped device for making objects that are far away look closer and larger, using a combination of lenses, or lenses and curved mirrors",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make or become shorter by reducing the length of the parts:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to telescope five visits into two days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cylindrical device that you look through to make objects that are far away look nearer and bigger",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shorten something:",
        "examples": [
          "Redford telescoped decades of history into a two-hour TV show."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "televised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "shown on television:",
        "examples": [
          "a televised debate/interview/speech"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "television": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device shaped like a box with a screen that receives electrical signals and changes them into moving images and sound, or the method or business of sending images and sound by electrical signals:",
        "examples": [
          "a 3D/an HD television",
          "Could you turn the television down?",
          "It's one of the few television programmes that I still watch.",
          "Is there anything good on television tonight?",
          "Clare has worked in television since she left college.",
          "Your problem is that you watch too much television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large box with a viewing screen which receives electrical signals and changes them into moving pictures and sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Most homes have televisions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Television is also the programs that you watch, or the business of broadcasting them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Is there anything interesting on television tonight?",
          "[ U ] Your problem is that you watch too much television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of broadcasting images and sound using electrical signals, and the programmes that are shown:",
        "examples": [
          "on (the) television Consumer programmes on the television have enjoyed a rise in popularity.",
          "The ads were first shown on television five years ago.",
          "watch television How much television does the average American watch a week?",
          "It was broadcast on live television.",
          "The company has combined online services with interactive television for the mass market.",
          "digital/satellite/terrestrial television",
          "national/local/network television",
          "television advertising/advertisements/commercials",
          "a television network/channel/station",
          "television audiences/viewers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "televisions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device shaped like a box with a screen that receives electrical signals and changes them into moving images and sound, or the method or business of sending images and sound by electrical signals:",
        "examples": [
          "a 3D/an HD television",
          "Could you turn the television down?",
          "It's one of the few television programmes that I still watch.",
          "Is there anything good on television tonight?",
          "Clare has worked in television since she left college.",
          "Your problem is that you watch too much television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large box with a viewing screen which receives electrical signals and changes them into moving pictures and sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Most homes have televisions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Television is also the programs that you watch, or the business of broadcasting them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Is there anything interesting on television tonight?",
          "[ U ] Your problem is that you watch too much television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of broadcasting images and sound using electrical signals, and the programmes that are shown:",
        "examples": [
          "on (the) television Consumer programmes on the television have enjoyed a rise in popularity.",
          "The ads were first shown on television five years ago.",
          "watch television How much television does the average American watch a week?",
          "It was broadcast on live television.",
          "The company has combined online services with interactive television for the mass market.",
          "digital/satellite/terrestrial television",
          "national/local/network television",
          "television advertising/advertisements/commercials",
          "a television network/channel/station",
          "television audiences/viewers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "teller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person employed in a bank to receive and pay out money:",
        "examples": [
          "A man was detained when a bank teller called the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who counts votes at an election or other vote, for example in a parliament:",
        "examples": [
          "The picture shows tellers counting ballot papers at a voting station in Conakry on June 27, 2010."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who tells a story, a joke, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "Bill was a great teller of jokes and teller of stories. He had great timing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in a bank who receives and pays out money to customers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tellers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person employed in a bank to receive and pay out money:",
        "examples": [
          "A man was detained when a bank teller called the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who counts votes at an election or other vote, for example in a parliament:",
        "examples": [
          "The picture shows tellers counting ballot papers at a voting station in Conakry on June 27, 2010."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who tells a story, a joke, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "Bill was a great teller of jokes and teller of stories. He had great timing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person in a bank who receives and pays out money to customers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tells": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say something to someone, often giving them information or instructions:",
        "examples": [
          "Tell me about your holiday then.",
          "[ + two objects ] Can you tell me how to get to the library?",
          "[ + obj + (that)  ] Did you tell anyone (that) you were coming to see me?",
          "[ + obj + speech  ] \"I'm leaving you,\" she told him.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] I told her to go home.",
          "formal He told us of his extraordinary childhood.",
          "I can't tell you how grateful I am for your help (= I am extremely grateful)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something/things that are not true:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always telling lies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell the facts without hiding anything",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone, usually a child, tells tales, they tell someone such as a teacher about something bad that someone else has done:",
        "examples": [
          "Your classmates won't trust you if you're always telling tales, Alvin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak honestly:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you know she's telling the truth?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be honest:",
        "examples": [
          "To tell (you) the truth, I didn't understand a word of what he was saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know, recognize, or be certain:",
        "examples": [
          "\"He's Dutch.\" \"How can you tell?\"",
          "[ + (that) ] I could tell (that) you were unhappy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something tells you something, it gives you information:",
        "examples": [
          "What does the survey tell us about the lives of teenagers?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to notice a difference in quality between two things:",
        "examples": [
          "This coffee is about half the price of that one and yet you really can't tell the difference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say what will happen in someone's future:",
        "examples": [
          "At the fair, there was a lady who told your fortune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to understand a clock:",
        "examples": [
          "My daughter has just learned to tell the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "there is no way of knowing:",
        "examples": [
          "There is no telling what the future will hold for them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to mean that you can never know or be certain:",
        "examples": [
          "Who knows what will happen to Peter and me in the future - you can never tell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have an effect:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been under a lot of stress recently and it's starting to tell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the game of poker) something that a player does without thinking about it that may give the other players information about what he or she intends to do, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "If you are good at reading poker tells, you can usefully store them in your memory for future use."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that someone does without thinking that shows what they are really thinking, especially if they are trying to deceive you:",
        "examples": [
          "My boss, like so many company leaders, has a tell when he is about to announce bad news — he smiles weakly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something to someone, esp. to give instructions or information; report:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Can you tell me how to get to the bus station?",
          "[ I ] She told about her travels overseas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or give information in ways other than talking:",
        "examples": [
          "This light tells you when the battery is low."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I told you to be home by eleven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know or recognize:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] It’s hard to tell which is better.",
          "[ T ] It’s easy to tell a robin by its red breast.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] I could tell that you were unhappy.",
          "[ T ] This one is supposed to be better, but how can you tell the difference?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "telltale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "allowing a secret to become known:",
        "examples": [
          "She found lipstick on his shirts - the telltale sign that he was having an affair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a child, who secretly tells someone in authority, especially a teacher, that someone else has done something bad, often in order to cause trouble",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "important because of showing information:",
        "examples": [
          "These are some of the telltale signs of termites."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "telly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for television:",
        "examples": [
          "What's on telly tonight?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "temp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person employed to work for a short period, especially in an office while another person is absent or when there is extra work:",
        "examples": [
          "I worked as a temp for a while before I got my first permanent job.",
          "Many companies are relying more on temps and part-timers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work as a temp:",
        "examples": [
          "I decided to temp for a while so that I could try different kinds of jobs.",
          "The company she was temping for offered her a permanent job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person employed to work temporarily for a business",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is employed to work for a company or organization for a short time, for example, when a permanent employee is away, or when there is a lot of work:",
        "examples": [
          "During busy times, the firm can hire more than 3,000 temps.",
          "She started work as a temp in the London branch of an investment bank in 2009."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work temporarily for a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "I've just started temping as a secretary for a local company.",
          "How long were you temping before you got a permanent job?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "temper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the tendency to become angry very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "have a temper She has a real temper.",
          "He's got a really bad temper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly become angry:",
        "examples": [
          "The children behaved so badly that I lost my temper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in staying calm and not becoming angry:",
        "examples": [
          "I found it hard to keep my temper with so many things going wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be feeling angry:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd stay away from her if I were you - she's in a foul temper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mood or emotional state:",
        "examples": [
          "He appears to be a man of calm and even temper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less strong, extreme, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "My enthusiasm for the venture was tempered by my knowledge of the hard work that would be involved.",
          "I learned to temper my criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to heat and then cool a metal in order to make it hard:",
        "examples": [
          "tempered steel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the physical nature of a substance, using heat or a chemical process:",
        "examples": [
          "Toughened or tempered glass used in car windscreens is usually made by cooling molten glass very rapidly to make it much harder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to heat spices, usually in hot oil, in order to release their flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "She tempered the spices in a separate pan and added them to the dhal at the end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to heat and then cool chocolate in order to give it a smooth texture and shiny appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "When chocolate is tempered, it is subject to temperatures and techniques that alter its chemistry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of your mind or feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] John has a bad temper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Temper is also strong emotion, esp. anger:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a fit of temper",
          "[ C ] You need to learn to control your temper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A temper tantrum is a sudden show of great anger.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lessen the force or effect of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Perhaps you should temper your language."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "temperament": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of your character that affects your moods and the way you behave:",
        "examples": [
          "a fiery temperament"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of tuning (= changing slightly) musical instruments, especially keyboards, to affect the way notes sound in relation to one another :",
        "examples": [
          "Cavallo's 18th century work on musical temperaments is a key text.",
          "Bach in fact used a different temperament, which slightly favoured some keys over others.",
          "equal temperament Modern pianos are tuned to equal temperament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the emotional character or state of mind of people or animals, as shown in their behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Their temperaments are very different.",
          "[ U ] Trudy has the nicest temperament of all our dogs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "temperamental": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A temperamental person is someone whose mood often changes very suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "Be careful how you approach her - she's very temperamental."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "caused by your own character and feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "There are temperamental similarities between the brothers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A temperamental machine sometimes works and sometimes does not:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to treat our DVD player very carefully - it's old and temperamental."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressive of your emotional character:",
        "examples": [
          "a temperamental young man"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a machine is temperamental, it sometimes works and sometimes does not:",
        "examples": [
          "Our VCR can be temperamental."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "temperature": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the measured amount of heat in a place or in the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Preheat the oven to a temperature of 200 degrees Celsius.",
          "Temperatures have risen over the past few days (= the weather has become warmer).",
          "take someone’s temperature The doctor examined him and took his temperature (= measured it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a higher body temperature than normal and to be ill:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a temperature and was feeling rather queasy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that the temperature in a particular situation is rising, you mean that it is likely to become violent because people have become angry:",
        "examples": [
          "The temperature of the discussion started to rise as each side added its own arguments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the measured amount of heat in a place or in the body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Temperatures should reach the 50s today.",
          "[ U ] An increase in temperature is normal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A temperature is also a fever:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] You have a temperature."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "temperatures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the measured amount of heat in a place or in the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Preheat the oven to a temperature of 200 degrees Celsius.",
          "Temperatures have risen over the past few days (= the weather has become warmer).",
          "take someone’s temperature The doctor examined him and took his temperature (= measured it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a higher body temperature than normal and to be ill:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a temperature and was feeling rather queasy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that the temperature in a particular situation is rising, you mean that it is likely to become violent because people have become angry:",
        "examples": [
          "The temperature of the discussion started to rise as each side added its own arguments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the measured amount of heat in a place or in the body:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Temperatures should reach the 50s today.",
          "[ U ] An increase in temperature is normal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A temperature is also a fever:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] You have a temperature."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tempered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "limited or controlled, or made less extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "tempered by Her ambitions are tempered by the scale of the task.",
          "tempered with Their love for each other was growing steadily, but the emotion was tempered with suspicion.",
          "Pink is a tempered form of fierce, dramatic red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a substance) changed by heat or a chemical process:",
        "examples": [
          "Tempered glass has a higher strength than standard glass.",
          "The extreme cold turned tempered steel brittle.",
          "tempered chocolate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with the differences between notes slightly changed so that they are in equal temperament (= have 12 parts of equal size in each octave):",
        "examples": [
          "The tempered scale, with the octave divided into 12 equal half-tones, is increasingly apparent from 1600 on.",
          "In these tunings, the interval of the semitone is slightly smaller than the tempered semitone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing the stated type of temper:",
        "examples": [
          "even-tempered",
          "bad-tempered"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tempers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the tendency to become angry very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "have a temper She has a real temper.",
          "He's got a really bad temper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly become angry:",
        "examples": [
          "The children behaved so badly that I lost my temper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to succeed in staying calm and not becoming angry:",
        "examples": [
          "I found it hard to keep my temper with so many things going wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be feeling angry:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd stay away from her if I were you - she's in a foul temper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "mood or emotional state:",
        "examples": [
          "He appears to be a man of calm and even temper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less strong, extreme, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "My enthusiasm for the venture was tempered by my knowledge of the hard work that would be involved.",
          "I learned to temper my criticism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to heat and then cool a metal in order to make it hard:",
        "examples": [
          "tempered steel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the physical nature of a substance, using heat or a chemical process:",
        "examples": [
          "Toughened or tempered glass used in car windscreens is usually made by cooling molten glass very rapidly to make it much harder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to heat spices, usually in hot oil, in order to release their flavour:",
        "examples": [
          "She tempered the spices in a separate pan and added them to the dhal at the end."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to heat and then cool chocolate in order to give it a smooth texture and shiny appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "When chocolate is tempered, it is subject to temperatures and techniques that alter its chemistry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of your mind or feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] John has a bad temper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Temper is also strong emotion, esp. anger:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a fit of temper",
          "[ C ] You need to learn to control your temper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A temper tantrum is a sudden show of great anger.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lessen the force or effect of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Perhaps you should temper your language."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tempest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a violent storm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a violent storm",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "template": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pattern made of metal, plastic, or paper, used for making many copies of a shape or to help cut material accurately",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is used as a pattern for producing other similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "We used the structure of his report as the template for ours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system that helps you arrange information on a computer screen:",
        "examples": [
          "a letter template"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shape made of metal, plastic, or paper which is used to make copies or to help someone cut something accurately:",
        "examples": [
          "The use of templates is crucial to stone carving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method or system that can be copied and used by others:",
        "examples": [
          "serve/act as a template (for sth) The deal will act as a template for future negotiations.",
          "provide/create/become a template (for sth) Transport for London believes the new charging system will become a template for congested cities across Britain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular model for arranging information or images in a document, etc. that you can copy and use for your own purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "You can use these templates as a basis for your web presence.",
          "a basic/standard template"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a design or pattern made of metal, plastic, or paper that is used for making copies of a shape or to help cut material accurately",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "temple": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building used for the worship of a god or gods in some religions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flat area on each side of your head in front of the top of your ear",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building used for religious worship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flat area at each side of the upper part of the face",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "temples": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building used for the worship of a god or gods in some religions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flat area on each side of your head in front of the top of your ear",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building used for religious worship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flat area at each side of the upper part of the face",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tempo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the speed at which an event happens:",
        "examples": [
          "We're going to have to up the tempo (= work faster) if we want to finish on time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the speed at which a piece of music is played:",
        "examples": [
          "a change in tempo"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the speed of a movement or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Tracy likes the tempo of city life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Tempo is also the speed at which music is played, sometimes written as a number at the beginning of a piece:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It sounded like they were playing at different tempos."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "temporal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to practical matters or physical things, rather than spiritual ones:",
        "examples": [
          "The tyranny of the monarchy lies in its spiritual rather than its temporal power: it tyrannizes the imagination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the temple (= the side of the head behind the eyes) or the temporal bone of the skull beneath the temple:",
        "examples": [
          "the temporal bone/lobe"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to time:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug reduces spatial and temporal awareness.",
          "This book will appeal to anyone interested in temporal reference in child language."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "temporarily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that does not last for long or for ever:",
        "examples": [
          "This office is closed temporarily for redecoration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "temporary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not lasting or needed for very long:",
        "examples": [
          "The ceasefire will only provide a temporary solution to the crisis.",
          "temporary staff"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not lasting or permanent:",
        "examples": [
          "a temporary condition",
          "a temporary contract"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not lasting or needed for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "Renting space in another office building is only a temporary measure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a temporary job or contract lasts only for a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "According to the report, over 6% of the labour force are working on a temporary basis.",
          "temporary jobs/contracts/work"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a temporary worker is employed only for a short period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The temporary team will be looking to resolve conflicts among relevant executives.",
          "temporary workers/staff"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "temps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person employed to work for a short period, especially in an office while another person is absent or when there is extra work:",
        "examples": [
          "I worked as a temp for a while before I got my first permanent job.",
          "Many companies are relying more on temps and part-timers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work as a temp:",
        "examples": [
          "I decided to temp for a while so that I could try different kinds of jobs.",
          "The company she was temping for offered her a permanent job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person employed to work temporarily for a business",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is employed to work for a company or organization for a short time, for example, when a permanent employee is away, or when there is a lot of work:",
        "examples": [
          "During busy times, the firm can hire more than 3,000 temps.",
          "She started work as a temp in the London branch of an investment bank in 2009."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work temporarily for a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "I've just started temping as a secretary for a local company.",
          "How long were you temping before you got a permanent job?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tempt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone want to have or do something, especially something that is unnecessary or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "tempt someone into doing something The offer of free credit tempted her into buying a new car.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They tempted him to join the company by offering him a huge salary and a company car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want something or to want to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Did you apply for that job?\" \"Well, I was very tempted, but I decided not to.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage someone to want to have or do something, esp. something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m trying to diet – don’t tempt me with that cake!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "temptation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the wish to do or have something that you know you should not do or have:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] As a young actress, she resisted the temptation to move to Hollywood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes you want to do or have something that you know you should not:",
        "examples": [
          "He knew it was wrong to steal, but the money just lying there was too great a temptation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the desire to have or do something, esp. something wrong, or something that causes this desire:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] It’s not easy to resist temptation.",
          "[ C ] Ice cream is always a real temptation for me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "temptations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the wish to do or have something that you know you should not do or have:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] As a young actress, she resisted the temptation to move to Hollywood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes you want to do or have something that you know you should not:",
        "examples": [
          "He knew it was wrong to steal, but the money just lying there was too great a temptation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the desire to have or do something, esp. something wrong, or something that causes this desire:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] It’s not easy to resist temptation.",
          "[ C ] Ice cream is always a real temptation for me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tempted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone want to have or do something, especially something that is unnecessary or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "tempt someone into doing something The offer of free credit tempted her into buying a new car.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They tempted him to join the company by offering him a huge salary and a company car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to want something or to want to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Did you apply for that job?\" \"Well, I was very tempted, but I decided not to.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tempting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is tempting, you want to do or have it:",
        "examples": [
          "a tempting offer",
          "That pie looks very tempting.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's tempting to blame video games for violent behaviour in young men."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "temptress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who tries to sexually attract men",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 10:",
        "examples": [
          "Her father died ten years ago.",
          "We can take ten (people) in the minibus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form of rugby union played with ten players in each team:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a key player in the Polish club, whose popular tens competition goes from strength to strength.",
          "The defending champions are returning for another tilt at the tens title in Bali."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "10:",
        "examples": [
          "The twins are ten.",
          "a ten-seat minivan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Ten can also mean ten o’clock.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tenacious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "holding tightly onto something, or keeping an opinion in a determined way:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby took my finger in its tenacious little fist.",
          "There has been tenacious local opposition to the new airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unwilling to accept defeat or stop doing or having something:",
        "examples": [
          "Seles is a tenacious opponent – she never gives in."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tenacity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the determination to continue what you are doing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tenant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who pays rent for the use of land or a building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who rents a room, a building, or land:",
        "examples": [
          "For years, they were tenants on my father’s property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that uses a building or land and pays rent to its owner:",
        "examples": [
          "We are hoping to lease the four-story building to a single tenant when it's completed this fall.",
          "Both parties, landlord and tenant, will be bound by any express terms in the contract."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tenants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who pays rent for the use of land or a building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who rents a room, a building, or land:",
        "examples": [
          "For years, they were tenants on my father’s property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that uses a building or land and pays rent to its owner:",
        "examples": [
          "We are hoping to lease the four-story building to a single tenant when it's completed this fall.",
          "Both parties, landlord and tenant, will be bound by any express terms in the contract."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be likely to behave in a particular way or have a particular characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] We tend to get cold winters and warm, dry summers in this part of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to care for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He carefully tended his sunflower plants.",
          "The nurse gently tended the patient's cuts and bruises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make and serve drinks in a bar or at a party:",
        "examples": [
          "She tends bar in a hotel in New York.",
          "We need two helpers - one to clean during and after the party and one to tend bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some sports) to be the player who stands in a team's goal to try to stop the other team from scoring:",
        "examples": [
          "He biked, hiked, and maintained a passion for soccer - he tended goal - well into old age.",
          "For several years he tended goal for the Boston Bruins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be likely to happen or to have a particular characteristic or effect:",
        "examples": [
          "We tend to eat at home.",
          "Children tend to be like their parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to care for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He carefully tends his garden all summer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tended": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be likely to behave in a particular way or have a particular characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] We tend to get cold winters and warm, dry summers in this part of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to care for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He carefully tended his sunflower plants.",
          "The nurse gently tended the patient's cuts and bruises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make and serve drinks in a bar or at a party:",
        "examples": [
          "She tends bar in a hotel in New York.",
          "We need two helpers - one to clean during and after the party and one to tend bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some sports) to be the player who stands in a team's goal to try to stop the other team from scoring:",
        "examples": [
          "He biked, hiked, and maintained a passion for soccer - he tended goal - well into old age.",
          "For several years he tended goal for the Boston Bruins."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tendencies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone has a tendency to do or like something, they will probably do it or like it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] His tendency to exaggerate is well known."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If there is a tendency for something to happen, it is likely to happen or it often happens:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a tendency for unemployment to rise in the summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If there is a tendency to do something, it starts to happen more often or starts to increase:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] There is a growing tendency to regard money more highly than quality of life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a likelihood to happen or to have a particular characteristic or effect:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a tendency to work late.",
          "There’s a growing tendency to try kids as adults."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tendency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone has a tendency to do or like something, they will probably do it or like it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] His tendency to exaggerate is well known."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If there is a tendency for something to happen, it is likely to happen or it often happens:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a tendency for unemployment to rise in the summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If there is a tendency to do something, it starts to happen more often or starts to increase:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] There is a growing tendency to regard money more highly than quality of life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a likelihood to happen or to have a particular characteristic or effect:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a tendency to work late.",
          "There’s a growing tendency to try kids as adults."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tender": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "gentle, loving, or kind:",
        "examples": [
          "a tender look/smile",
          "What you need is some tender loving care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of part of the body) painful, sore, or uncomfortable when touched:",
        "examples": [
          "My arm was very tender after the injection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of meat or vegetables) easy to cut or chew (= crush with the teeth):",
        "examples": [
          "My steak was beautifully tender."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Tender plants are easily damaged by cold weather.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "young:",
        "examples": [
          "He was sent off to boarding school at the tender age of seven."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you tender for a job, you make a formal offer to do it for a stated price:",
        "examples": [
          "Five companies have tendered for the hospital contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you tender for something such as shares, you make a formal offer to buy them for a stated price.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or offer something:",
        "examples": [
          "Please tender the exact fare.",
          "The health minister has tendered her resignation (= has offered to leave her job)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written or formal offer to supply goods or do a job for an agreed price:",
        "examples": [
          "The council has invited tenders for the building contract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written offer to buy or sell shares in a company",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you put work out to tender, you ask people to make offers to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "Education departments in all the prisons are being put out to tender."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle used for transporting water, wood, or coal, especially one that is pulled behind a railway engine or used by the fire service",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small boat that is used for transporting people or goods from the land to a larger boat or from the larger boat to the land:",
        "examples": [
          "The SS Nomadic was a tender to the ill-fated liner, Titanic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of chicken breast meat, usually breaded and fried, or a cut of chicken from the tenderloin:",
        "examples": [
          "chicken tenders"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "gentle, caring, or sympathetic:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave her a tender kiss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily hurt; painful:",
        "examples": [
          "My arm was very tender after the injection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food) easily cut or chewed:",
        "examples": [
          "My steak was juicy and tender."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "young and not experienced:",
        "examples": [
          "At the tender age of 17, he joined the army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer something, usually in writing, or to make an offer in writing to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "The Secretary wants to leave but has not yet tendered his resignation.",
          "This is the richest contract ever tendered to a baseball player."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal offer, esp. to buy something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written or formal offer to supply goods or do a job for an agreed price:",
        "examples": [
          "receive a tender Competitive tenders must be received by 1 p.m.",
          "invite tenders (to do/for sth) Morocco is inviting tenders to build two wind farms.",
          "submit a tender (to do/for sth) The company said it will submit tenders to develop three oil fields in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of choosing the best company to supply goods or do a job by asking several companies to make offers for the work:",
        "examples": [
          "win a tender (for/to do sth) The company won a tender to start an analogue cellular network.",
          "put sth out to tender The drilling rights have been put out to tender."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a company sells new shares to those who make offers for them above a particular lowest price. The company calculates the strike price (= final price to be paid) in relation to the total demand and the prices offered:",
        "examples": [
          "All tenders above the strike price will be accepted.",
          "Shares in the insurance group will be sold through tenders.",
          "They made a cash tender of $15.50 per share.",
          "The share tender was over-subscribed.",
          "If you buy shares in the retail tender offer, they will be free of transfer charges for up to 42 days after allocation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a formal offer to supply goods or do a job for an agreed price:",
        "examples": [
          "It will be better still if competitors in poor countries can tender successfully.",
          "tender to do sth The company is tendering to clean the Millennium Dome.",
          "tender for sth Next month companies will be invited to tender for a new international telecommunications system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a formal offer to buy or sell shares at a stated price:",
        "examples": [
          "Unit holders are under no obligation to tender their shares.",
          "About 7 million of their shares had been tendered under the offer.",
          "tender sth to sb/sth The company tendered its shares to BP for 500p cash.",
          "tender into sth They gave security holders an additional opportunity to tender into the offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give or offer something:",
        "examples": [
          "You will have no option but to tender your resignation.",
          "He tendered a delivery note for signature.",
          "She tendered a plea of no contest.",
          "tender sth as sth A check was tendered as payment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tenderly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a gentle, loving, or kind way:",
        "examples": [
          "\"These are for you,\" he said tenderly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tenderness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being gentle, loving, or kind:",
        "examples": [
          "She treated the children with great tenderness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of pain or soreness when touched:",
        "examples": [
          "The disease causes pain and tenderness in the muscles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of meat or vegetables) the quality of being easy to cut or chew (= crush with the teeth):",
        "examples": [
          "For the best flavour and tenderness you should use a slow cooker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a plant) the quality of being easily damaged by cold weather:",
        "examples": [
          "Its tenderness means that it can't be grown as a garden plant in the UK."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be likely to behave in a particular way or have a particular characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] We tend to get cold winters and warm, dry summers in this part of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to care for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He carefully tended his sunflower plants.",
          "The nurse gently tended the patient's cuts and bruises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make and serve drinks in a bar or at a party:",
        "examples": [
          "She tends bar in a hotel in New York.",
          "We need two helpers - one to clean during and after the party and one to tend bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some sports) to be the player who stands in a team's goal to try to stop the other team from scoring:",
        "examples": [
          "He biked, hiked, and maintained a passion for soccer - he tended goal - well into old age.",
          "For several years he tended goal for the Boston Bruins."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tendon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong piece of tissue in the body connecting a muscle to a bone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong cord that connects a muscle to a bone and allows movement, esp. of the arms, legs, and head",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tendons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong piece of tissue in the body connecting a muscle to a bone",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong cord that connects a muscle to a bone and allows movement, esp. of the arms, legs, and head",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be likely to behave in a particular way or have a particular characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] We tend to get cold winters and warm, dry summers in this part of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to care for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He carefully tended his sunflower plants.",
          "The nurse gently tended the patient's cuts and bruises."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make and serve drinks in a bar or at a party:",
        "examples": [
          "She tends bar in a hotel in New York.",
          "We need two helpers - one to clean during and after the party and one to tend bar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some sports) to be the player who stands in a team's goal to try to stop the other team from scoring:",
        "examples": [
          "He biked, hiked, and maintained a passion for soccer - he tended goal - well into old age.",
          "For several years he tended goal for the Boston Bruins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be likely to happen or to have a particular characteristic or effect:",
        "examples": [
          "We tend to eat at home.",
          "Children tend to be like their parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to care for something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He carefully tends his garden all summer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tenement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large building divided into apartments, usually in a poor area of a city",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of apartment building, esp. one with many small apartments that is in a poor area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "property such as land or buildings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building divided into apartments, usually in a poor area of a city, or one of the apartments:",
        "examples": [
          "Rapid development is replacing old neighborhoods and tenements with modern office buildings.",
          "tenement flat/apartment He lived in a tenement flat near the city centre."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tenet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the principles on which a belief or theory is based:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a tenet of contemporary psychology that an individual's mental health is supported by having good social networks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a principle that is an accepted belief of a particular group:",
        "examples": [
          "A major tenet of the women’s movement has been that society needs their talents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tenner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "ten pounds, or a note worth ten pounds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, ten pounds or a ten pound note:",
        "examples": [
          "Most films are on sale for a tenner or less quite soon after release."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tennessee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the southeastern US, whose capital city is Nashville:",
        "examples": [
          "He returned to Tennessee to study law.",
          "Tennessee is not the only state in trouble."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tennis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game played between two or four people on a special playing area that involves hitting a small ball across a central net using a racket",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game played on a specially marked playing area in which two or four people use rackets to hit a small ball across a center net",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tenor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a male singer with a high voice, or (especially in combinations) a musical instrument that has the same range of notes as the tenor singing voice:",
        "examples": [
          "a tenor saxophone"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general meaning, character, or pattern of something:",
        "examples": [
          "What was the general tenor of his speech?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man’s singing voice in the highest range, or a person or musical instrument with this range",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the character or usual pattern of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Suddenly the tenor of the meeting changed, and people started insulting each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time before something becomes due for payment:",
        "examples": [
          "Buyers were chiefly interested in the one-month tenor.",
          "securities of similar tenor and quality"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 10:",
        "examples": [
          "Her father died ten years ago.",
          "We can take ten (people) in the minibus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form of rugby union played with ten players in each team:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a key player in the Polish club, whose popular tens competition goes from strength to strength.",
          "The defending champions are returning for another tilt at the tens title in Bali."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "10:",
        "examples": [
          "The twins are ten.",
          "a ten-seat minivan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Ten can also mean ten o’clock.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tense": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the forms of a verb which show the time at which an action happened:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I sing\" is in the present tense and \"I sang\" is in the past tense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nervous and worried and unable to relax:",
        "examples": [
          "She was very tense as she waited for the interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a situation is tense, it causes feelings of worry or nervousness:",
        "examples": [
          "There were some tense moments in the second half of the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of your body or part of the body) stretched tight and stiff",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a speech sound) made with more force than other speech sounds",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you or your muscles tense, your muscles become stiff and tight because you are frightened or nervous, or are preparing yourself to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't tense your shoulders, just relax.",
          "I could feel myself tense up as he touched my neck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very nervous and worried and unable to relax because of something that is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "You seem all tensed up. Are you still waiting for that call?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anxious, unable to relax, or causing anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "She was very tense as she waited for the interview.",
          "The family was faced with a tense financial situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a situation is tense, it causes feelings of worry or anxiety.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "tight and stiff:",
        "examples": [
          "Relax! Why are you so tense?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the forms of a verb which show the time at which an action happened:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I sing\" is in the present tense and shows action happening now, and \"I will sing\" is in the future tense, showing action that will happen later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make your body or muscles tight and stiff, or to become tight and stiff:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He tensed his body just before diving from the high board.",
          "[ I ] She tensed up as the car went faster and faster."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tension": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of nervousness before an important or difficult event:",
        "examples": [
          "You could feel the tension in the room as we waited for our exam results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of fear or anger between two groups of people who do not trust each other:",
        "examples": [
          "ethnic/racial tension",
          "There are growing tensions between the two countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The tension of a wire or rope is the degree to which it is stretched.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being tight and stiff:",
        "examples": [
          "We need more tension in the wires, so pull them tighter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anxiety and worry:",
        "examples": [
          "The tension was unbearable as we waited for our exam results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Tension is also an anxious situation of anger and lack of trust between two groups of people.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tensions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the natural force existing in a liquid that holds its surface together",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shelter made of canvas or a similar material and supported by poles and ropes, that you can fold up and carry with you",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something form a shape that is raised in the middle, like a tent:",
        "examples": [
          "Cover the pan with aluminium foil that you have tented to allow for steam.",
          "He tented his fingers and rested his chin on them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something with a tent or similar structure:",
        "examples": [
          "Crews were hurriedly tenting the red carpet.",
          "The house has been tented and sprayed with insecticide.",
          "After the concert, guests went into the garden which had been completely tented over for supper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movable shelter, usually made of a strong cloth supported by poles and held in position by ropes fixed to the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "We pitched our tents near the stream."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tentacle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the long, thin parts like arms of some sea animals, used for feeling and holding things, catching food, or moving",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin, arm of some sea animals, such as the octopus and jellyfish",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tentacles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the long, thin parts like arms of some sea animals, used for feeling and holding things, catching food, or moving",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin, arm of some sea animals, such as the octopus and jellyfish",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tentatively": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows you are not certain or confident:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I have come to see Mrs Edgerton,\" she said tentatively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that may be changed later:",
        "examples": [
          "The project, tentatively called Viva, is in the early design stages.",
          "The meeting has been tentatively scheduled for next week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tenth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "10th written as a word:",
        "examples": [
          "This is his tenth year of working for the company.",
          "the tenth (of) Our next meeting is on the tenth (of April).",
          "be/come tenth The team was/came tenth in the league."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of ten equal parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He receives a tenth of the profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance between two musical notes that are ten notes apart:",
        "examples": [
          "Note that the lower notes form tenths.",
          "The pianist plays an extremely long major tenth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "See at ten.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the position of) the number 10 in a series; 10th:",
        "examples": [
          "My sister spoke tenth, right after me.",
          "[ C ] It was the tenth of May."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tenth is one of ten equal parts of something.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tenths": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "10th written as a word:",
        "examples": [
          "This is his tenth year of working for the company.",
          "the tenth (of) Our next meeting is on the tenth (of April).",
          "be/come tenth The team was/came tenth in the league."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of ten equal parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He receives a tenth of the profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance between two musical notes that are ten notes apart:",
        "examples": [
          "Note that the lower notes form tenths.",
          "The pianist plays an extremely long major tenth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "See at ten.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the position of) the number 10 in a series; 10th:",
        "examples": [
          "My sister spoke tenth, right after me.",
          "[ C ] It was the tenth of May."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tenth is one of ten equal parts of something.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a shelter made of canvas or a similar material and supported by poles and ropes, that you can fold up and carry with you",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something form a shape that is raised in the middle, like a tent:",
        "examples": [
          "Cover the pan with aluminium foil that you have tented to allow for steam.",
          "He tented his fingers and rested his chin on them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something with a tent or similar structure:",
        "examples": [
          "Crews were hurriedly tenting the red carpet.",
          "The house has been tented and sprayed with insecticide.",
          "After the concert, guests went into the garden which had been completely tented over for supper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a movable shelter, usually made of a strong cloth supported by poles and held in position by ropes fixed to the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "We pitched our tents near the stream."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tenuous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A tenuous connection, idea, or situation is weak and possibly does not exist:",
        "examples": [
          "The police have only found a tenuous connection between the two robberies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thin, weak, and easily broken",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "weak, unimportant, or in doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "The aging dictator’s hold on power is tenuous."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tenure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "being the legal owner of land, a job, or an official public position, or the period of time during which you own it:",
        "examples": [
          "During his tenure as dean, he had a real influence on the students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to remain permanently in a job:",
        "examples": [
          "have tenure She is one of the few people in the English Department who has tenure.",
          "tenure-track US Tenure-track professors (= those likely to get tenure) who don't publish enough work may not be offered tenure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time when someone holds a job, esp. an official position, or the right to keep a job permanently:",
        "examples": [
          "During his tenure as mayor, relations with the police department worsened.",
          "Michelle has tenure in her new teaching position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time during which someone is in an important job or position:",
        "examples": [
          "His 14-year tenure included some of the store's best times.",
          "sb's tenure as sth Seven years ago, I began my official tenure as lab director.",
          "under sb's tenure Listings at the NYSE soared under his tenure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to remain permanently in a job, especially as a teacher at a university:",
        "examples": [
          "have tenure He took a semester off from UA, where he has tenure.",
          "What grounds did the university give for denying tenure to you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal right to use a piece of land or a property:",
        "examples": [
          "grant sb tenure They were not granted tenure to the land."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tequila": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong alcoholic drink originally from Mexico, made from the agave plant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong alcoholic drink originally from Mexico",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tequilas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong alcoholic drink originally from Mexico, made from the agave plant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong alcoholic drink originally from Mexico",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "term": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fixed period of time that something lasts for:",
        "examples": [
          "serve a term for He served a short term for drunk driving.",
          "be sentenced to a prison/jail term He was sentenced to a 150-year prison term for cheating thousands of ordinary people out of their savings.",
          "term of office The government's term of office (= the period in which they have power) expires at the end of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the periods into which a year is divided at school, college, or university:",
        "examples": [
          "In Britain, the spring term starts in January and ends just before Easter.",
          "US Our college has three terms that we call trimesters.",
          "term-time UK We're very busy in term-time (= during the term)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time that a legal agreement lasts for:",
        "examples": [
          "The lease on our house is near the end of its term."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a pregnancy when a baby is expected to be born:",
        "examples": [
          "to term Her last pregnancy went to term (= the baby was born after the expected number of weeks).",
          "a full-term pregnancy"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for a long, medium, or short period of time in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "This decision will cost us more in the short term, but will be beneficial in the long term."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or expression used in relation to a particular subject, often to describe something official or technical:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Without let or hindrance\" is a legal term that means \"freely\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or symbol used in a mathematical series or calculation:",
        "examples": [
          "terms of We then use the same rule to compute the terms of the equation.",
          "The terms of a geometric series form a geometric progression, meaning that the ratio of successive terms in the series is constant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unkind or unpleasant name to call someone:",
        "examples": [
          "In the playground, this was about the worst term of abuse you could use."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a kind or friendly name to call someone:",
        "examples": [
          "It was certainly meant as a term of endearment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe which particular area of a subject you are discussing:",
        "examples": [
          "In financial terms, the project was not a success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a very clear way:",
        "examples": [
          "She told him what she thought of his behaviour in no uncertain terms (= she made her disapproval very clear)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using language that clearly shows your feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "He complained in the strongest terms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the conditions that control an agreement, arrangement, or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "under the terms of Under the terms of their contract, employees must give three months' notice if they leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you buy something on easy terms, you pay for it over a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Loans were given on easy terms, with very low interest charges and up to 50 years to repay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the same rights, treatment, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "All companies will compete for the government contract on equal terms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the matters to which a study or report is limited:",
        "examples": [
          "There were complaints that the work that had been done did not fit the terms of reference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something a name or to describe it with a particular expression:",
        "examples": [
          "Technically, a horse that is smaller than 1.5 metres at the shoulder is termed a pony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lasting a long/medium/short time:",
        "examples": [
          "The project will have long-term benefits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time during which something lasts:",
        "examples": [
          "Watson’s term as chairman expired last month.",
          "He served a prison term for robbery.",
          "This budget plan is good for the long term but it hurts in the short term."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A term can be one of the periods into which a year is divided at a school or college:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m taking computer programming during the fall term."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase used in relation to a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Erikson is said to have coined the term \"identity crisis.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A term is also any number, variable (= symbol), or product (= result of mutiplying).",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something a name or to describe it with a particular expression:",
        "examples": [
          "None of the problems was termed serious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time that something lasts for:",
        "examples": [
          "Friendly society bonds run for a minimum term of 10 years.",
          "They proposed to increase the term of copyright.",
          "The current interest rate of 7.75% is fixed for the term of the loan.",
          "Conventional gilts promise to pay a fixed income over a fixed term.",
          "The policy didn't reach its full term."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time during which someone is in a job or position, or that a government is in power:",
        "examples": [
          "The appointments are for a fixed term of 12 months.",
          "We're in the eighth month of our term of office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time before something becomes due for payment:",
        "examples": [
          "They are seeking bonds with a term of 10 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a period of time, for example when an agreement ends:",
        "examples": [
          "The endowed fund will reach term next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or expression used in relation to a particular subject, often for something official or technical:",
        "examples": [
          "legal/medical/technical term Labor negotiations had reached an \"impasse,\" a legal term in labor law.",
          "His favourite word was \"loyal\", a general term of approval.",
          "We use the term \"burn-out\" to mean that they grow bored and lose the drive to improve and innovate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the conditions of an agreement, arrangement, or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "There may be a term in the contract that excludes this.",
          "We have agreed compensation terms.",
          "Employers know that if they do not offer attractive terms and conditions, they cannot expect to recruit the best.",
          "under the terms of an agreement/a contract/a deal Under the terms of the merger agreement, the company becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of the larger firm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the conditions for payment that you agree to when you buy or sell something:",
        "examples": [
          "Their payment terms are sixty days.",
          "on attractive/favourable/good terms The South Africans rescheduled Mozambique's debt on favourable terms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a good, etc. relationship with someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He's on excellent terms with all of the sales staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the real level or amount of something, when you consider all the things that affect it, especially inflation:",
        "examples": [
          "In the past 10 years, gross income has increased by 22% in real terms.",
          "Total expenditure will rise in real terms by 3.3% a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "saying something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "She made her disagreement clear, in the strongest possible terms.",
          "They spoke in glowing terms of his achievements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe which particular area of a subject you are discussing:",
        "examples": [
          "In terms of emissions cleanliness, sugar ethanol is considered superior.",
          "World-wide, stock prices rose in dollar terms.",
          "Employees evaluate their salary not in absolute terms but relative to their co-workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for a long, medium or short period of time in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "In the long term, universities will cut jobs.",
          "The business seeks to do very well in the short term and in the long term."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the same rights or getting the same treatment as someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "They felt that they were not being allowed to compete on equal terms with local companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a particular word or expression to describe something:",
        "examples": [
          "term sth sth The CEO spent the past year on what he termed \"gardening leave\".",
          "term sb sth Some people might term her mean.",
          "term sth as sth He sought to play down what he termed as \"mere speculation\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "termed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something a name or to describe it with a particular expression:",
        "examples": [
          "Technically, a horse that is smaller than 1.5 metres at the shoulder is termed a pony."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terminal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a disease or illness) leading gradually to death:",
        "examples": [
          "She has terminal cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A terminal patient is one who is seriously ill and will die soon.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme, when referring to something unpleasant or negative:",
        "examples": [
          "She claims that the shipbuilding industry is in terminal decline.",
          "UK He has nothing to do all day and is suffering from terminal boredom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area or building at a station, airport, or port that is used by passengers leaving or arriving by train, aircraft, or ship:",
        "examples": [
          "Terminal 3 is used mostly for domestic flights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment consisting of a keyboard and screen, used for communicating with the part of a computer system that deals with information",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the point at which a connection can be made in an electric circuit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where a train, bus, aircraft, or ship begins or ends a trip, or the building used by passengers who are arriving or leaving:",
        "examples": [
          "Your flight leaves from Terminal 3."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a point at which a connection can be made to an electrical circuit (= system through which electricity flows)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment used for communicating with a computer, esp. a keyboard and screen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a disease or illness) leading to death:",
        "examples": [
          "His mother has a terminal illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building at a station, airport, or port where passengers or goods leave or arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "Hong Kong's existing eight container terminals handled more than 14.7 million containers last year.",
          "Long queues and crowded terminals are making airports feel like hell on earth this summer.",
          "the Eurostar terminal at Waterloo",
          "They started walking towards the terminal building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment consisting of a keyboard and screen, that is connected to a central computer system:",
        "examples": [
          "They were seated at terminals tapping information into keyboards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing something to end or fail:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn't believe their problems are terminal.",
          "This may prove a terminal blow for the troubled state-owned nuclear reprocessor.",
          "be in terminal decline The market is in terminal decline."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terminally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone is terminally ill, they have a serious illness and will die soon:",
        "examples": [
          "a terminally ill child"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something is terminally stupid, boring, etc., they are extremely stupid, boring, etc. and that will not change:",
        "examples": [
          "a terminally naive college student"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very seriously; in a way that will lead to death:",
        "examples": [
          "terminally ill cancer patients"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terminals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a disease or illness) leading gradually to death:",
        "examples": [
          "She has terminal cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A terminal patient is one who is seriously ill and will die soon.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme, when referring to something unpleasant or negative:",
        "examples": [
          "She claims that the shipbuilding industry is in terminal decline.",
          "UK He has nothing to do all day and is suffering from terminal boredom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area or building at a station, airport, or port that is used by passengers leaving or arriving by train, aircraft, or ship:",
        "examples": [
          "Terminal 3 is used mostly for domestic flights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment consisting of a keyboard and screen, used for communicating with the part of a computer system that deals with information",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the point at which a connection can be made in an electric circuit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where a train, bus, aircraft, or ship begins or ends a trip, or the building used by passengers who are arriving or leaving:",
        "examples": [
          "Your flight leaves from Terminal 3."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a point at which a connection can be made to an electrical circuit (= system through which electricity flows)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment used for communicating with a computer, esp. a keyboard and screen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a disease or illness) leading to death:",
        "examples": [
          "His mother has a terminal illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building at a station, airport, or port where passengers or goods leave or arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "Hong Kong's existing eight container terminals handled more than 14.7 million containers last year.",
          "Long queues and crowded terminals are making airports feel like hell on earth this summer.",
          "the Eurostar terminal at Waterloo",
          "They started walking towards the terminal building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment consisting of a keyboard and screen, that is connected to a central computer system:",
        "examples": [
          "They were seated at terminals tapping information into keyboards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing something to end or fail:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn't believe their problems are terminal.",
          "This may prove a terminal blow for the troubled state-owned nuclear reprocessor.",
          "be in terminal decline The market is in terminal decline."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terminate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) end or stop:",
        "examples": [
          "They terminated my contract in October.",
          "This train will terminate at the next stop - passengers who wish to continue should change trains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop employing an employee:",
        "examples": [
          "Employers must terminate all illegal employees.",
          "In most occupations, poorly performing workers can be terminated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a pregnancy intentionally, usually by a medical operation:",
        "examples": [
          "She made the difficult decision to terminate the pregnancy.",
          "Even the baby's father urged her to terminate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end or stop, or to cause something to end or stop:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Trains that used to terminate in Hoboken now run into New York.",
          "[ T ] It sounded like she was trying to terminate the conversation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An employee who is terminated no longer has a job:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Employees can be terminated if they miss too many days of work without good reason."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end or to make something end:",
        "examples": [
          "The takeover talks terminated without agreement.",
          "How do I terminate my subscription?",
          "terminate a contract/an agreement/a policy The lease allows either party to terminate the agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone from their job:",
        "examples": [
          "He was terminated within weeks of starting.",
          "If they do not report for work within 48 hours, they will be terminated.",
          "terminate sb from sth He was terminated from his position last week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terminated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) end or stop:",
        "examples": [
          "They terminated my contract in October.",
          "This train will terminate at the next stop - passengers who wish to continue should change trains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop employing an employee:",
        "examples": [
          "Employers must terminate all illegal employees.",
          "In most occupations, poorly performing workers can be terminated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a pregnancy intentionally, usually by a medical operation:",
        "examples": [
          "She made the difficult decision to terminate the pregnancy.",
          "Even the baby's father urged her to terminate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terminating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause something to) end or stop:",
        "examples": [
          "They terminated my contract in October.",
          "This train will terminate at the next stop - passengers who wish to continue should change trains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop employing an employee:",
        "examples": [
          "Employers must terminate all illegal employees.",
          "In most occupations, poorly performing workers can be terminated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end a pregnancy intentionally, usually by a medical operation:",
        "examples": [
          "She made the difficult decision to terminate the pregnancy.",
          "Even the baby's father urged her to terminate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "termination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of ending something or the end of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The termination of the bus service was a severe blow to many villagers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the intentional ending of a pregnancy, usually by a medical operation",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of ending something, or the end of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Executive directors are entitled to 12 months' notice of termination of their contracts.",
          "All benefits and cover cease upon reaching the termination date of the loan.",
          "An important element at the termination of a project is reporting back on what went well and what went badly.",
          "Consumers have to pay an early termination fee to break their contracts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of removing someone from their job:",
        "examples": [
          "Such misconduct, he warned, could lead to suspension or termination.",
          "She believed her termination was racially motivated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terminator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that terminates (= ends) something:",
        "examples": [
          "The article described Yeltsin as a terminator of the Soviet system.",
          "Certain words and characters are interpreted as commands, separators, or command terminators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the line that separates the dark part of the moon or a planet from the part that is lit up:",
        "examples": [
          "As the moon rises, the terminator will fall across the crater, and the floor of the crater will be in shadow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terminators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that terminates (= ends) something:",
        "examples": [
          "The article described Yeltsin as a terminator of the Soviet system.",
          "Certain words and characters are interpreted as commands, separators, or command terminators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the line that separates the dark part of the moon or a planet from the part that is lit up:",
        "examples": [
          "As the moon rises, the terminator will fall across the crater, and the floor of the crater will be in shadow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terminology": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "special words or expressions used in relation to a particular subject or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "scientific terminology"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "special words or expressions used in relation to a particular subject or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "sports terminology",
          "scientific terminology"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "termite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small tropical insect that eats wood",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, pale insect that eats wood",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "termites": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small tropical insect that eats wood",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, pale insect that eats wood",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "terms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the conditions that control an agreement, arrangement, or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "under the terms of Under the terms of their contract, employees must give three months' notice if they leave.",
          "terms and conditions This competition is only open to UK residents. Terms and conditions may apply.",
          "terms of She broke her terms of employment by leaving without giving notice.",
          "They are claiming that he broke the terms of a confidentiality agreement that he signed with the couple.",
          "They had agreed to the terms of the previous contract.",
          "We will then be in a better position to dictate the terms of the sale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the conditions that are part of an agreement or arrangement, or the features of an activity or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "He violated the terms of the agreement.",
          "She considers results in purely economic terms.",
          "I want to leave this job on my own terms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people are on good/bad/friendly terms, they have a good/bad/friendly relationship with one another:",
        "examples": [
          "He was on good terms with important people in Brazil."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terrace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat raised area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat area of stone or grass outside a house, where people sit and sometimes eat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several narrow strips of land that are built like steps on the slope of a hill, used for growing crops on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "wide steps on which people stand to watch a football match:",
        "examples": [
          "You hear insults like that all the time on the terraces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a row of often small houses joined together along their side walls",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to build narrow strips of land on a slope so that people can plant crops there",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat area outside a building, often with a stone floor, or a narrow, flat strip of land on the slope of a hill that is used for growing crops",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "terrain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of land, when considering its natural features:",
        "examples": [
          "The car handles particularly well on rough terrain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land, esp. when considering its natural features:",
        "examples": [
          "rugged mountain terrain"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terrestrial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the earth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a planet) similar to Earth:",
        "examples": [
          "the search for terrestrial planets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of animals) living on the land rather than in the water or air",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Terrestrial television channels are broadcast from stations on the ground and do not use satellites.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the planet earth, or living or existing on the land rather than in the sea or air:",
        "examples": [
          "Newton investigated terrestrial and celestial motion.",
          "marine and terrestrial environments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to television programmes that are not broadcast by cable or satellite:",
        "examples": [
          "terrestrial TV"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terrible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very unpleasant or serious or of low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The weather was terrible.",
          "We have just received some terrible news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very bad at doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "You're a terrible liar.",
          "I'm a terrible skier/swimmer/dancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize the great degree of something:",
        "examples": [
          "This project is a terrible waste of money.",
          "UK She's a terrible nuisance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very unpleasant or serious or bad:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw terrible things happen.",
          "My mother was a terrible cook."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terribly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very badly:",
        "examples": [
          "I slept terribly last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm terribly pleased to hear that you've got a job.",
          "I was terribly sorry to hear about the death of your mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(usually about something bad or unpleasant) very much:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m terribly disappointed I couldn’t be there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sometimes terribly is used to emphasize something good:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m terribly excited about tonight’s show."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terrier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a breed of small, active dog, originally used for hunting and chasing animals into or out of their underground holes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of several types of small, active dogs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "terrific": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very good:",
        "examples": [
          "a terrific opportunity",
          "You look terrific!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize the great amount or degree of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The police car drove past at a terrific speed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very good or enjoyable:",
        "examples": [
          "Kate looks absolutely terrific tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize the great amount or degree of something:",
        "examples": [
          "This book has had a terrific influence on me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terrified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "He huddled in the corner like a terrified child.",
          "I'm terrified of the dark.",
          "She's terrified (that) her mother might find out her secret."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terrifies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to frighten someone very much:",
        "examples": [
          "The idea of parachuting out of a plane terrifies me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to frighten someone severely:",
        "examples": [
          "His looks are enough to terrify anyone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terrify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to frighten someone very much:",
        "examples": [
          "The idea of parachuting out of a plane terrifies me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to frighten someone severely:",
        "examples": [
          "His looks are enough to terrify anyone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terrifying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "a terrifying experience/ordeal"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "territorial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to territory:",
        "examples": [
          "a territorial dispute",
          "Some animals and birds are territorial (= they mark out areas which they defend against others)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the Territorial Army",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to territory or a particular territory :",
        "examples": [
          "He served as territorial governor.",
          "Some animals are territorial (= they defend particular areas against other animals)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a particular region:",
        "examples": [
          "They did not want to grant territorial exclusivity to wholesale distributors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "territories": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an area of) land, or sometimes sea, that is considered as belonging to or connected with a particular country or person:",
        "examples": [
          "He was shot down in enemy territory.",
          "The UN is sending aid to the occupied territories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in Australia, Canada, and the United States) a large area that has some local government but fewer rights than a province or a state :",
        "examples": [
          "Here are some top tips for travel in Canada's Yukon Territory.",
          "Puerto Rico, an island in the Caribbean Sea, has been a territory of the United States since 1898.",
          "Australia's Northern Territory (NT) could become the country's seventh state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area that an animal or person tries to control or thinks belongs to them:",
        "examples": [
          "The robin keeps other birds off that part of the garden - that's his territory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject that you know about or have experience in:",
        "examples": [
          "The director is back on familiar territory with his latest film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land, sea, or space, esp. when it belongs to or is connected with a particular country, person, or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Maryland gave up territory to form Washington, DC.",
          "[ C ] The UN is sending aid to the occupied territories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of a town, country, etc. that someone has responsibility for in their job:",
        "examples": [
          "A salesman's failure to achieve apparently realistic targets might be due to a change in the size of his territory.",
          "Europe has been very fertile territory for our products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "land that belongs to a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "The island is a territory of Australia.",
          "The four new oil contracts will amount to a half billion dollars worth of foreign investment in their territory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of knowledge or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a territory that lies somewhere between mainstream sport and video games.",
          "Online selling was new territory for us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general level of a price, amount, value, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Crude oil prices are approaching unchartered territory.",
          "Persistent production problems helped drive oil prices further into record territory yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something always or often happens in a particular situation and you must accept it:",
        "examples": [
          "It is never easy to accept criticism, but it comes with the territory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "territory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an area of) land, or sometimes sea, that is considered as belonging to or connected with a particular country or person:",
        "examples": [
          "He was shot down in enemy territory.",
          "The UN is sending aid to the occupied territories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in Australia, Canada, and the United States) a large area that has some local government but fewer rights than a province or a state :",
        "examples": [
          "Here are some top tips for travel in Canada's Yukon Territory.",
          "Puerto Rico, an island in the Caribbean Sea, has been a territory of the United States since 1898.",
          "Australia's Northern Territory (NT) could become the country's seventh state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area that an animal or person tries to control or thinks belongs to them:",
        "examples": [
          "The robin keeps other birds off that part of the garden - that's his territory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject that you know about or have experience in:",
        "examples": [
          "The director is back on familiar territory with his latest film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of land, sea, or space, esp. when it belongs to or is connected with a particular country, person, or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Maryland gave up territory to form Washington, DC.",
          "[ C ] The UN is sending aid to the occupied territories."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of a town, country, etc. that someone has responsibility for in their job:",
        "examples": [
          "A salesman's failure to achieve apparently realistic targets might be due to a change in the size of his territory.",
          "Europe has been very fertile territory for our products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "land that belongs to a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "The island is a territory of Australia.",
          "The four new oil contracts will amount to a half billion dollars worth of foreign investment in their territory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of knowledge or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a territory that lies somewhere between mainstream sport and video games.",
          "Online selling was new territory for us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general level of a price, amount, value, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Crude oil prices are approaching unchartered territory.",
          "Persistent production problems helped drive oil prices further into record territory yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something always or often happens in a particular situation and you must accept it:",
        "examples": [
          "It is never easy to accept criticism, but it comes with the territory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terror": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extreme fear:",
        "examples": [
          "They fled from the city in terror.",
          "There was sheer/abject terror in her eyes when he came back into the room.",
          "What he said struck terror in my heart (= made me very frightened).",
          "Heights have/hold no terrors for me (= do not frighten me)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "violent action or threats designed to cause fear among ordinary people, in order to achieve political aims:",
        "examples": [
          "The separatists started a campaign of terror to get independence.",
          "We need to form global partnerships to fight terror.",
          "a terror suspect/attack/plot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone, especially a child, who behaves badly and is difficult to control:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother is a little terror."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme fear, or violent action that causes fear:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She was screaming in terror as the flames got closer.",
          "[ C ] You can’t hide from the terrors of the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A terror is also a child who behaves badly and is difficult to control:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] My brother is a little terror."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terrorism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(threats of) violent action for political purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "Governments must cooperate if they are to fight/combat international terrorism.",
          "The bomb explosion was one of the worst acts of terrorism that the country had experienced in recent years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "violent action for political purposes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "terrorist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who uses violent action, or threats of violent action, for political purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "Several terrorists have been killed by their own bombs.",
          "There has been an increase in terrorist attacks.",
          "The government has stated that it will not give in to terrorist threats."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terrorists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who uses violent action, or threats of violent action, for political purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "Several terrorists have been killed by their own bombs.",
          "There has been an increase in terrorist attacks.",
          "The government has stated that it will not give in to terrorist threats."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terrorize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel very frightened by threatening to kill or hurt them:",
        "examples": [
          "Street gangs have been terrorizing the neighbourhood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terrorized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel very frightened by threatening to kill or hurt them:",
        "examples": [
          "Street gangs have been terrorizing the neighbourhood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terrorizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel very frightened by threatening to kill or hurt them:",
        "examples": [
          "Street gangs have been terrorizing the neighbourhood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terrors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extreme fear:",
        "examples": [
          "They fled from the city in terror.",
          "There was sheer/abject terror in her eyes when he came back into the room.",
          "What he said struck terror in my heart (= made me very frightened).",
          "Heights have/hold no terrors for me (= do not frighten me)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "violent action or threats designed to cause fear among ordinary people, in order to achieve political aims:",
        "examples": [
          "The separatists started a campaign of terror to get independence.",
          "We need to form global partnerships to fight terror.",
          "a terror suspect/attack/plot"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone, especially a child, who behaves badly and is difficult to control:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother is a little terror."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme fear, or violent action that causes fear:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She was screaming in terror as the flames got closer.",
          "[ C ] You can’t hide from the terrors of the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A terror is also a child who behaves badly and is difficult to control:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] My brother is a little terror."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "terry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of thick cotton cloth with short threads on each side, used especially for making towels (= thick cloths used for drying)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tertiary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a third level or stage",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to education in colleges and universities:",
        "examples": [
          "tertiary education"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tertiary industry provides a service and is not involved with getting the materials with which products are made, or with making products.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a third level or stage:",
        "examples": [
          "These issues were considered to be of tertiary importance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "test": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of discovering, by questions or practical activities, what someone knows, or what someone or something can do or is like:",
        "examples": [
          "The class are doing/having a spelling test today.",
          "She had to take/do an aptitude test before she got the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical examination of part of your body in order to find out how healthy it is or what is happening with it:",
        "examples": [
          "a blood/urine test",
          "an eye test",
          "a pregnancy test",
          "The doctors have done some tests to try and find out what's wrong with her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of using something to find out if it is working correctly or how effective it is:",
        "examples": [
          "The new missiles are currently undergoing tests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that shows how good something is:",
        "examples": [
          "Driving on that icy road was a real test of my skill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "Australia won the test by 197 runs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something through a process in order to discover if it is safe, works correctly, etc., or if something is present in it:",
        "examples": [
          "The manufacturers are currently testing the new engine.",
          "They tested her blood for signs of the infection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do a medical examination of part of someone's body or of a particular physical ability:",
        "examples": [
          "This exercise tests your reflexes.",
          "I had my eyes tested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a particular result when tested, for example in a medical or other scientific test:",
        "examples": [
          "When they were given a test for HIV, none of the patients tested positive for it.",
          "The cyclist tested negative for banned substances throughout his career.",
          "The houses tested high for radon gas.",
          "During the busy summer beach season, when thousands of people crowd the beach, the water has always tested clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a set of questions, in order to measure their knowledge or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you test me on the chemistry I've been learning?",
          "Pupils are tested every half-term."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform in a particular way when answering a set of questions:",
        "examples": [
          "Nearly 90 percent of the school's eighth-graders tested proficient in math and reading last year.",
          "He tested well and was put on the waiting list for a scholarship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be judged in a particular way when used somewhere or shown to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The show tested well with viewers of all ages.",
          "He said that none of the proposed voting systems had tested well in Ohio.",
          "The original script was abandoned when it tested badly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a situation tests someone, it proves how good, strong, etc. they are:",
        "examples": [
          "You will face a series of physical challenges that will test even the fittest and most determined.",
          "That lecture really tested my powers of endurance, it was so boring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of questions or practical activities that show what someone knows or what someone or something can do or is like:",
        "examples": [
          "a spelling test"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A test is also a medical examination of part of your body or of something from your body:",
        "examples": [
          "an eye test",
          "a DNA test"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A test is also an act of using something to find out whether it is working correctly or how effective it is:",
        "examples": [
          "a safety test"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a set of questions or practical activities to measure someone's knowledge and ability:",
        "examples": [
          "Multiple-choice questions tested the students’ knowledge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To test something is to use it in order to find out whether it is working correctly or how effective it is:",
        "examples": [
          "We test every component we make."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To test people or things can also be to present them with a situation which shows how good they are at dealing with difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "His generation was tested by a world war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of questions or practical activities that are used to measure what someone or something can do or how much someone knows about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The tests showed I had excellent spatial awareness.",
          "do/sit/take a test We have to take a test to get a real-estate broker's license.",
          "pass/fail a test New agents have to complete an online training course and pass a test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of doing something in order to discover if something is safe, works correctly, etc., or if something is present:",
        "examples": [
          "pass/fail a test The minivans all failed the safety tests.",
          "a test for sth The material passed rigid tests for flammability.",
          "a test on sth The tests on the toys found that they had dangerously high lead levels.",
          "If tests show infection, computer users can try anti-virus software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that shows how good, strong, etc. someone or something is:",
        "examples": [
          "The ultimate test of a successful negotiation is when the agreement reached is implemented to the satisfaction of both parties.",
          "The true test of a CEO comes during difficult times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find out or show how good someone or something is:",
        "examples": [
          "This new project will really put her to the test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone a set of questions or give them practical activities to do, in order to measure their knowledge or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "We will test your strength and stamina.",
          "test sb on sth We will test new taxi drivers on how well they know their way around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something in order to discover if something is safe, works correctly, etc., or if something is present:",
        "examples": [
          "We test every product numerous times before it ships.",
          "The machine kept breaking down when I tested it.",
          "test (sth) for sth The company is testing for gold in the deposits.",
          "test sth on sth/sb The drugs were first tested on animals.",
          "test negative/positive (for sth) He tested positive for the disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a situation tests someone or something, it shows how good, strong, etc. they are:",
        "examples": [
          "The new chief executive will quickly get a chance to test his diplomatic skills.",
          "Investors in British information technology stocks should prepare to have their nerve tested again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "testament": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "proof:",
        "examples": [
          "The detail of her wildlife paintings is (a) testament to (= proof of) her powers of observation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a will that someone makes, saying what should be done with their money and property after they die:",
        "examples": [
          "This article will give clear instructions for making a last will and testament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "proof of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C usually sing ] He is a walking testament to the value of hard work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A testament is also a will .",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "proof that something exists or is true:",
        "examples": [
          "be (a) testament to sth These positive results are a testament to the strength of the technology sector."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a will :",
        "examples": [
          "Non-married couples can designate each other as beneficiaries for life insurance benefits in their last will and testament."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tested": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something through a process in order to discover if it is safe, works correctly, etc., or if something is present in it:",
        "examples": [
          "The manufacturers are currently testing the new engine.",
          "They tested her blood for signs of the infection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do a medical examination of part of someone's body or of a particular physical ability:",
        "examples": [
          "This exercise tests your reflexes.",
          "I had my eyes tested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a particular result when tested, for example in a medical or other scientific test:",
        "examples": [
          "When they were given a test for HIV, none of the patients tested positive for it.",
          "The cyclist tested negative for banned substances throughout his career.",
          "The houses tested high for radon gas.",
          "During the busy summer beach season, when thousands of people crowd the beach, the water has always tested clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a set of questions, in order to measure their knowledge or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you test me on the chemistry I've been learning?",
          "Pupils are tested every half-term."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform in a particular way when answering a set of questions:",
        "examples": [
          "Nearly 90 percent of the school's eighth-graders tested proficient in math and reading last year.",
          "He tested well and was put on the waiting list for a scholarship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be judged in a particular way when used somewhere or shown to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The show tested well with viewers of all ages.",
          "He said that none of the proposed voting systems had tested well in Ohio.",
          "The original script was abandoned when it tested badly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a situation tests someone, it proves how good, strong, etc. they are:",
        "examples": [
          "You will face a series of physical challenges that will test even the fittest and most determined.",
          "That lecture really tested my powers of endurance, it was so boring."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tester": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or a machine that tests something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small container of a product that you can try in order to see if you like it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who tests something, esp. a new product:",
        "examples": [
          "Our 11-year-old tester pronounced the gadget \"very cool.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tester is also a device or machine that performs tests:",
        "examples": [
          "a battery tester"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or a machine that tests something:",
        "examples": [
          "He got a job as a software tester.",
          "They are the world's top maker of memory chip testers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of a product in a container that you can try in order to see if you like it:",
        "examples": [
          "a make-up/perfume tester"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "testicle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of the two round male sex organs that produce sperm and are contained in the scrotum (= bag of skin) below and behind the penis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two round male sex organs that produce sperm and are enclosed in the scrotum (= bag of skin) near the penis",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "testicles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of the two round male sex organs that produce sperm and are contained in the scrotum (= bag of skin) below and behind the penis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two round male sex organs that produce sperm and are enclosed in the scrotum (= bag of skin) near the penis",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "testicular": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the testicles:",
        "examples": [
          "testicular cancer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "testified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) to speak seriously about something, especially in a law court, or to give or provide proof:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] He testified that he had seen the man leaving the building around the time of the murder.",
          "I can testify to the foregoing since I was actually present when it happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a fact, event, etc.) to show something or prove that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "These monuments testify to the prosperity of the country and the richness of its culture.",
          "This act of generosity testifies to the kind of person you are.",
          "As his story testifies, social mobility is not a myth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "testify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) to speak seriously about something, especially in a law court, or to give or provide proof:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] He testified that he had seen the man leaving the building around the time of the murder.",
          "I can testify to the foregoing since I was actually present when it happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a fact, event, etc.) to show something or prove that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "These monuments testify to the prosperity of the country and the richness of its culture.",
          "This act of generosity testifies to the kind of person you are.",
          "As his story testifies, social mobility is not a myth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak seriously about something, esp. to tell what you know about a case in a court of law after you have officially promised to tell the truth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Elizabeth testified before a grand jury.",
          "[ + that clause ] One witness testified that she saw the thief running away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a formal statement about something, especially in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "testify that He testified that the store owner had lied when he applied for the state license.",
          "The senator testified to the House Committee on Financial Services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "Managing people is not easy, as many new managers can testify."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "testifying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) to speak seriously about something, especially in a law court, or to give or provide proof:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] He testified that he had seen the man leaving the building around the time of the murder.",
          "I can testify to the foregoing since I was actually present when it happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a fact, event, etc.) to show something or prove that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "These monuments testify to the prosperity of the country and the richness of its culture.",
          "This act of generosity testifies to the kind of person you are.",
          "As his story testifies, social mobility is not a myth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "testimonies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an example of) spoken or written statements that something is true, especially those given in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "Some doubts have been expressed about his testimony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be clear proof of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The reports are testimony to the many hours of research completed by this committee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a spoken or written statement that something is true, esp. one given in a court of law, or the act of giving such a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The value of their testimony is questionable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement about something, especially one given in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "to give/present/provide testimony",
          "The court heard two days of testimony from environmental experts, activists, and lawyers.",
          "Employees' testimonies could prove crucial for Gonzales, who is struggling to hold on to his job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "proof that something exists or is true:",
        "examples": [
          "be (a) testimony to sth Our advance in the face of relentless competition is a testimony to the commitment of our marketing division."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "testimony": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(an example of) spoken or written statements that something is true, especially those given in a law court:",
        "examples": [
          "Some doubts have been expressed about his testimony."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be clear proof of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The reports are testimony to the many hours of research completed by this committee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a spoken or written statement that something is true, esp. one given in a court of law, or the act of giving such a statement:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The value of their testimony is questionable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement about something, especially one given in a court of law:",
        "examples": [
          "to give/present/provide testimony",
          "The court heard two days of testimony from environmental experts, activists, and lawyers.",
          "Employees' testimonies could prove crucial for Gonzales, who is struggling to hold on to his job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "proof that something exists or is true:",
        "examples": [
          "be (a) testimony to sth Our advance in the face of relentless competition is a testimony to the commitment of our marketing division."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "testing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "These are very testing times for our family.",
          "This testing circuit is a challenge for any racing driver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or practice of giving tests to measure someone's knowledge or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "Statewide testing begins this fall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or practice of giving tests to measure someone's knowledge or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "Statewide testing begins this fall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of using or trying something to see if it works, is suitable, obeys the rules, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "to conduct/carry out testing Once the toys reach the US, the company will conduct testing using a lead-detection device.",
          "undergo testing Products will not receive approval without undergoing adequate testing.",
          "compliance testing",
          "component/software testing",
          "Our socially responsible criteria excludes companies that conduct animal testing for cosmetic or personal care products.",
          "testing procedures/a testing program"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of asking someone questions to discover what they know, if they are suitable for a job, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Multiple-choice testing has not always been the most accurate assessment of candidates' abilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or a situation in which you can try new ideas and methods to see if they work:",
        "examples": [
          "The UK retailer is planning to use Cite Europe as a testing ground for overseas expansion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where machines, cars, etc. are tested to see if they work correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "The airfield is a testing ground for the aircraft."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "testosterone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a male hormone that causes a stage of growth in older boys and development of their sexual organs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male hormone (= chemical substance produced in the body) that causes growth and body changes in older boys",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tests": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a way of discovering, by questions or practical activities, what someone knows, or what someone or something can do or is like:",
        "examples": [
          "The class are doing/having a spelling test today.",
          "She had to take/do an aptitude test before she got the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical examination of part of your body in order to find out how healthy it is or what is happening with it:",
        "examples": [
          "a blood/urine test",
          "an eye test",
          "a pregnancy test",
          "The doctors have done some tests to try and find out what's wrong with her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of using something to find out if it is working correctly or how effective it is:",
        "examples": [
          "The new missiles are currently undergoing tests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that shows how good something is:",
        "examples": [
          "Driving on that icy road was a real test of my skill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "Australia won the test by 197 runs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something through a process in order to discover if it is safe, works correctly, etc., or if something is present in it:",
        "examples": [
          "The manufacturers are currently testing the new engine.",
          "They tested her blood for signs of the infection."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do a medical examination of part of someone's body or of a particular physical ability:",
        "examples": [
          "This exercise tests your reflexes.",
          "I had my eyes tested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a particular result when tested, for example in a medical or other scientific test:",
        "examples": [
          "When they were given a test for HIV, none of the patients tested positive for it.",
          "The cyclist tested negative for banned substances throughout his career.",
          "The houses tested high for radon gas.",
          "During the busy summer beach season, when thousands of people crowd the beach, the water has always tested clean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone a set of questions, in order to measure their knowledge or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you test me on the chemistry I've been learning?",
          "Pupils are tested every half-term."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform in a particular way when answering a set of questions:",
        "examples": [
          "Nearly 90 percent of the school's eighth-graders tested proficient in math and reading last year.",
          "He tested well and was put on the waiting list for a scholarship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be judged in a particular way when used somewhere or shown to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The show tested well with viewers of all ages.",
          "He said that none of the proposed voting systems had tested well in Ohio.",
          "The original script was abandoned when it tested badly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a situation tests someone, it proves how good, strong, etc. they are:",
        "examples": [
          "You will face a series of physical challenges that will test even the fittest and most determined.",
          "That lecture really tested my powers of endurance, it was so boring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of questions or practical activities that show what someone knows or what someone or something can do or is like:",
        "examples": [
          "a spelling test"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A test is also a medical examination of part of your body or of something from your body:",
        "examples": [
          "an eye test",
          "a DNA test"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A test is also an act of using something to find out whether it is working correctly or how effective it is:",
        "examples": [
          "a safety test"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a set of questions or practical activities to measure someone's knowledge and ability:",
        "examples": [
          "Multiple-choice questions tested the students’ knowledge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To test something is to use it in order to find out whether it is working correctly or how effective it is:",
        "examples": [
          "We test every component we make."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To test people or things can also be to present them with a situation which shows how good they are at dealing with difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "His generation was tested by a world war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of questions or practical activities that are used to measure what someone or something can do or how much someone knows about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The tests showed I had excellent spatial awareness.",
          "do/sit/take a test We have to take a test to get a real-estate broker's license.",
          "pass/fail a test New agents have to complete an online training course and pass a test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of doing something in order to discover if something is safe, works correctly, etc., or if something is present:",
        "examples": [
          "pass/fail a test The minivans all failed the safety tests.",
          "a test for sth The material passed rigid tests for flammability.",
          "a test on sth The tests on the toys found that they had dangerously high lead levels.",
          "If tests show infection, computer users can try anti-virus software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that shows how good, strong, etc. someone or something is:",
        "examples": [
          "The ultimate test of a successful negotiation is when the agreement reached is implemented to the satisfaction of both parties.",
          "The true test of a CEO comes during difficult times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find out or show how good someone or something is:",
        "examples": [
          "This new project will really put her to the test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to ask someone a set of questions or give them practical activities to do, in order to measure their knowledge or ability:",
        "examples": [
          "We will test your strength and stamina.",
          "test sb on sth We will test new taxi drivers on how well they know their way around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something in order to discover if something is safe, works correctly, etc., or if something is present:",
        "examples": [
          "We test every product numerous times before it ships.",
          "The machine kept breaking down when I tested it.",
          "test (sth) for sth The company is testing for gold in the deposits.",
          "test sth on sth/sb The drugs were first tested on animals.",
          "test negative/positive (for sth) He tested positive for the disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a situation tests someone or something, it shows how good, strong, etc. they are:",
        "examples": [
          "The new chief executive will quickly get a chance to test his diplomatic skills.",
          "Investors in British information technology stocks should prepare to have their nerve tested again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "testy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easily annoyed and not patient:",
        "examples": [
          "a testy old man",
          "testy comments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking patience and feeling upset:",
        "examples": [
          "My wife gets testy if we don’t have dessert."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tetanus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious disease caused by bacteria entering the human body through small cuts, causing the muscles, especially around the mouth, to become tight and stop working",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an infectious disease that causes the muscles esp. around the mouth to become stiff",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tether": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rope or chain used to tie, especially an animal, to a post or other fixed place, usually so that it can move freely within a small area",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tie someone or something, especially an animal, to a post or other fixed place, with a rope or chain:",
        "examples": [
          "Do not tether the goats and do not keep them indoors.",
          "A harness would have helped tether him to the boat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect or relate someone or something to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Long-term fixes for the motor industry have been tethered to advancing green car technologies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a mobile phone as a wireless internet connection to which you can connect other devices, or to be able to be used in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "You can tether your phone for use as a modem.",
          "This particular phone does not tether."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rope, chain, or other device used to attach a person or animal to a fixed object",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tethered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "tied to a post or fixed to the ground with a rope or chain:",
        "examples": [
          "a tethered goat",
          "tethered balloon rides"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using a mobile phone as a wireless internet connection to which you can connect other devices:",
        "examples": [
          "an unlimited smartphone plan with a 5GB tethered option"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "attached to something:",
        "examples": [
          "tethered to sth Once the data loggers are tethered to a computer, they track data at whatever interval they're set at."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "closely connected with something, and changing when it changes:",
        "examples": [
          "tethered to sth The interest rate charged will be tethered to the prime rate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "texan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone from the US state of Texas:",
        "examples": [
          "He is a native Texan who makes a living off the land.",
          "About 56 percent of Texans said they would support a tax increase if the money were dedicated to making schools safer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the US state of Texas or its people:",
        "examples": [
          "They settled in the Texan capital, Austin.",
          "Tom Hanks plays the part of the womanising Texan congressman."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "texas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the southern US on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, whose capital city is Austin:",
        "examples": [
          "We lived in west Texas during those years.",
          "Wet weather in Texas will cause some flooding."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "text": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the written words in a book, magazine, etc., not the pictures:",
        "examples": [
          "The book has 500 pages of text."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "I'll send you a text as soon as I have any news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the exact words of a speech, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Can we see the full text of your speech before Tuesday?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book or piece of writing that you study as part of a course:",
        "examples": [
          "set text \"Ulysses\" is a set text for the exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sentence or piece of writing from the Bible that a priest or minister reads aloud in church and talks about",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone a text message by phone:",
        "examples": [
          "I texted her to arrange a time to meet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written or printed material:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The text is based on Irish legends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a text message:",
        "examples": [
          "If I texted him and didn't see a response within 15 minutes, I would worry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the written words in a book, on the internet, etc., rather than the pictures:",
        "examples": [
          "There's still space on the ad for a further piece of text.",
          "We give the address of the website in several places in the printed text.",
          "You can highlight horizontal blocks of text by clicking and dragging the mouse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short written message that you send or receive using a mobile phone; a text message:",
        "examples": [
          "get/receive/send a text A third of teenagers send more than 100 texts every day.",
          "This package gives users 300 minutes and 500 texts a month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the exact words of a speech, an article, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Attached is the full text of the speech"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone a written message on a mobile phone:",
        "examples": [
          "After texting a code number, users will be able to launch the web-based application on their mobile screen.",
          "Text me when you get out of the interview.",
          "text sth to sb/sth Order your copy now by texting PROMO to this number."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "textbook": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book that contains detailed information about a subject for people who are studying that subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a science textbook"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an example of something) extremely good, or thought to be usual or typical:",
        "examples": [
          "That was a textbook goal from Taylor.",
          "It was a textbook example of how to deal with the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book that provides reading and exercises for a school or college course:",
        "examples": [
          "medical textbooks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "usual or typical:",
        "examples": [
          "The group's rise to stardom is a textbook case of how to make it in the recording industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "textbooks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book that contains detailed information about a subject for people who are studying that subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a science textbook"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an example of something) extremely good, or thought to be usual or typical:",
        "examples": [
          "That was a textbook goal from Taylor.",
          "It was a textbook example of how to deal with the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book that provides reading and exercises for a school or college course:",
        "examples": [
          "medical textbooks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "usual or typical:",
        "examples": [
          "The group's rise to stardom is a textbook case of how to make it in the recording industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "textile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cloth made by hand or machine:",
        "examples": [
          "the textile industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cloth, esp. one that is woven:",
        "examples": [
          "Imports of textiles rose last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cloth made by hand or machine in large quantities:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is a major exporter of textiles and clothing.",
          "a textile company/manufacturer/plant",
          "the textile business/industry/market"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the industry that makes cloth in large quantities:",
        "examples": [
          "The 132,000 new jobs do not come from agriculture, shipbuilding, or textiles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "textiles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cloth made by hand or machine:",
        "examples": [
          "the textile industry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cloth, esp. one that is woven:",
        "examples": [
          "Imports of textiles rose last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "cloth made by hand or machine in large quantities:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is a major exporter of textiles and clothing.",
          "a textile company/manufacturer/plant",
          "the textile business/industry/market"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the industry that makes cloth in large quantities:",
        "examples": [
          "The 132,000 new jobs do not come from agriculture, shipbuilding, or textiles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "texts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the written words in a book, magazine, etc., not the pictures:",
        "examples": [
          "The book has 500 pages of text."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "I'll send you a text as soon as I have any news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the exact words of a speech, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Can we see the full text of your speech before Tuesday?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book or piece of writing that you study as part of a course:",
        "examples": [
          "set text \"Ulysses\" is a set text for the exam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sentence or piece of writing from the Bible that a priest or minister reads aloud in church and talks about",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone a text message by phone:",
        "examples": [
          "I texted her to arrange a time to meet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written or printed material:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The text is based on Irish legends."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send a text message:",
        "examples": [
          "If I texted him and didn't see a response within 15 minutes, I would worry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the written words in a book, on the internet, etc., rather than the pictures:",
        "examples": [
          "There's still space on the ad for a further piece of text.",
          "We give the address of the website in several places in the printed text.",
          "You can highlight horizontal blocks of text by clicking and dragging the mouse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short written message that you send or receive using a mobile phone; a text message:",
        "examples": [
          "get/receive/send a text A third of teenagers send more than 100 texts every day.",
          "This package gives users 300 minutes and 500 texts a month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the exact words of a speech, an article, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Attached is the full text of the speech"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send someone a written message on a mobile phone:",
        "examples": [
          "After texting a code number, users will be able to launch the web-based application on their mobile screen.",
          "Text me when you get out of the interview.",
          "text sth to sb/sth Order your copy now by texting PROMO to this number."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "texture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of something that can be decided by touch, for example whether it is rough or smooth, or soft or hard:",
        "examples": [
          "a smooth/rough/coarse texture",
          "This artificial fabric has the texture of silk.",
          "Different rocks have different textures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of food that you can feel in your mouth, for example whether it is rough or smooth, or soft or hard:",
        "examples": [
          "Fried food usually has a crisp texture.",
          "The spread is similar to peanut butter in taste and texture.",
          "Young children can be fussy about food, so introduce new textures and flavours gradually."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food) the quality of containing thick or hard parts rather than being completely smooth:",
        "examples": [
          "The nuts added texture to the cake.",
          "I prefer seeded bread because it has more texture and flavour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of wine that you can feel in your mouth, for example whether it is smooth, creamy, or oily:",
        "examples": [
          "This wine lacks flavour and texture.",
          "A special process is used to give the wines smooth textures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of hair) the quality of having shape and not lying flat, especially because of the way it is cut and styled (= arranged):",
        "examples": [
          "You can add texture to hair by adding layers.",
          "To create all-over texture, she applies mousse and lets her hair dry naturally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a pattern or image that can be added to the surface of a 3-D object (= one that looks real and solid rather than flat) on a computer to make it look more real:",
        "examples": [
          "A brick wall texture can used to make a building look more realistic.",
          "Textures are used to add detail to 3-D objects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the character of a piece of writing or music:",
        "examples": [
          "The writing has a rich texture.",
          "The film has the texture of a nightmare.",
          "Stravinsky relied heavily on the textures of early choral music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a surface rough or raised rather than smooth:",
        "examples": [
          "The machine can texture or polish slabs of any material.",
          "The artist's thumb prints texture the whole of the painting's surface.",
          "I work with wood and do a lot of carving and texturing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine different parts, instruments, etc. in a piece of music to form an interesting sound:",
        "examples": [
          "This producer knows how to texture sound, how to fill a room with layer upon layer of voices and keyboards and drums and guitars.",
          "texture something with something The band textures songs with many layers, often letting individual instruments come in and out of prominence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add a pattern or image to a 3-D object (= one that looks real or solid rather than flat) on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "texture something with something She textured the closed end of the cylinder with an image of a wheel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add different qualities to something in order to make it more interesting or important:",
        "examples": [
          "For decades, bodegas have textured the backdrop of New York.",
          "The work of the American composer was used to texture their video installations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of something that can be known by touch, or the degree to which something is rough or smooth or soft or hard:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Wall hangings add texture to a room.",
          "[ C ] She uses unique colors and textures in her paintings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The texture of a work of art is the features of the surface of it, which comes from the materials used to make it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The texture of a piece of music is a feature of the way it sounds, based on how the different instruments mix their parts and the speed at which they play.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "th": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for thyroid hormone: one of two hormones, T3 and T4, that are produced by the thyroid gland and are important for controlling the metabolic rate (= the speed of chemical processes in the body)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thai": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Thailand, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Thailand",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Thailand",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thailand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in Southeast Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thallium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very poisonous chemical element used in photocells, and used as poison in the past",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thames": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a river in the south of England that flows through London, Oxford, and some other towns",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the river that runs through London, starting in the Cotswolds (an area of southeast England) and ending in the North Sea:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship sailed down the Thames and set off across the ocean.",
          "He went rowing one day on the River Thames."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thanked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express to someone that you are pleased about or are grateful for something that they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "He thanked me for taking him home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thankful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happy or grateful because of something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] I was thankful that the meeting didn't last long, because I had to get home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pleased or grateful:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] I was thankful that school was over."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thankfully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used, usually at the beginning of a sentence, to show you are happy or grateful about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Thankfully, nobody was hurt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thanking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express to someone that you are pleased about or are grateful for something that they have done:",
        "examples": [
          "He thanked me for taking him home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thankless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A thankless job is difficult or unpleasant, and people do not thank you for it:",
        "examples": [
          "Keeping the boys' rooms tidy is a thankless task/job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unlikely to be appreciated:",
        "examples": [
          "a thankless task"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thanksgiving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of saying or showing that you are grateful, especially to God",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a public holiday and celebration, held on the fourth Thursday of November in the US and on the second Monday of October in Canada, to remember the thanks that the people who first came from Europe gave to God when they collected crops for the first time in their new country:",
        "examples": [
          "on Thanksgiving He always used to visit his grandmother in Virginia on Thanksgiving.",
          "on Thanksgiving Day Most stores choose to close on Thanksgiving Day and open early the day after, known as Black Friday.",
          "for Thanksgiving We'll have a full house for Thanksgiving.",
          "We always had a thick barley soup at the beginning of our Thanksgiving dinner when I was growing up.",
          "The Sunday after Thanksgiving is predicted to be the busiest travel day of the Thanksgiving holiday.",
          "It was one of the best Thanksgivings I've ever had."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the period of time around Thanksgiving Day:",
        "examples": [
          "at Thanksgiving She was home with her folks for four days at Thanksgiving.",
          "They distributed turkeys to needy families at Thanksgiving.",
          "for Thanksgiving The kids always came home from college for Thanksgiving.",
          "over Thanksgiving I drove a 1,800 miles roundtrip over Thanksgiving and I don't want to make the trip again at Christmas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a national holiday on the fourth Thursday in November in the US and on the second Monday in October in Canada, when families get together for a big meal and express their appreciation for life, health, etc.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thatcher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is thatching roofs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thaw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) change from a solid, frozen state to a liquid or soft one, because of an increase in temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "Allow the meat to thaw completely before cooking it.",
          "The sun came out and thawed the ice.",
          "It's beginning to thaw (= the weather is warm enough for snow and ice to melt)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become friendlier or more relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "The report shows that relations between the two enemies may be thawing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in friendliness:",
        "examples": [
          "There are signs of a thaw in relations between the two countries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of warmer weather when snow and ice begin to melt:",
        "examples": [
          "There was an early thaw this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something frozen and hard to become warmer and often softer or liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "Remove the meat from the freezer and let it thaw.",
          "It may take a couple of hours to thaw out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of warmer weather when snow and ice begin to melt:",
        "examples": [
          "With the spring thaw, the rivers and lakes swelled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A thaw is also a change to a friendlier attitude esp. between people or countries that were enemies:",
        "examples": [
          "It was hoped that the agreement to exchange athletes would lead to a thaw in relations between the two countries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thawed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) change from a solid, frozen state to a liquid or soft one, because of an increase in temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "Allow the meat to thaw completely before cooking it.",
          "The sun came out and thawed the ice.",
          "It's beginning to thaw (= the weather is warm enough for snow and ice to melt)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become friendlier or more relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "The report shows that relations between the two enemies may be thawing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "theater": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cinema",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building, room, or outside structure with rows of seats, each row usually higher than the one in front, from which people can watch a performance, a movie, or another activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Lincoln Plaza Cinema has five movie theaters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the art or activity of writing and performing plays, or the public performance of plays:",
        "examples": [
          "We have tickets to the theater tonight (= to watch a performance)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "theaters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cinema",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building, room, or outside structure with rows of seats, each row usually higher than the one in front, from which people can watch a performance, a movie, or another activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Lincoln Plaza Cinema has five movie theaters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the art or activity of writing and performing plays, or the public performance of plays:",
        "examples": [
          "We have tickets to the theater tonight (= to watch a performance)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "theatre": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a building, room, or outside structure with rows of seats, each row usually higher than the one in front, from which people can watch a performance or other activity:",
        "examples": [
          "the Lyceum Theatre",
          "a lecture theatre"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the writing or performance of) plays, opera, etc., written to be performed in public:",
        "examples": [
          "His latest play has delighted theatre audiences and theatre critics alike.",
          "She made her career in the theatre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that is not sincere and is intended just to produce a particular effect or to attract attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Her tears were pure theatre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area or place in which important military events happen:",
        "examples": [
          "a theatre of war"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "theatrical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to the theatre, or to the performance or writing of plays, opera, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "theatrical make-up",
          "He translated \"Romeo and Juliet\" into Arabic for a theatrical production he plans to direct.",
          "The festival features visual art, theatrical performances and music at various Austin venues.",
          "The singer has made her theatrical debut on the West End stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a cinema:",
        "examples": [
          "The film will have its theatrical release in San Francisco, New York and a few other large cities in August.",
          "The wait for the film's theatrical debut has been a long one - more than a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in an extreme way that is intended to attract attention, rather than being sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "He tends to be a little theatrical.",
          "a theatrical gesture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the public performance of plays:",
        "examples": [
          "theatrical performances"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Theatrical also means intended to attract attention, as if acting in a play:",
        "examples": [
          "He threw out both arms to greet me in a theatrical gesture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "theft": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the act of) dishonestly taking something that belongs to someone else and keeping it:",
        "examples": [
          "Unfortunately, we have had several thefts in the building recently.",
          "Shoplifting is theft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": [
          "He was going to attempt a theft of second.",
          "His theft of second in the third and Brown's theft of second in the fourth were the two stolen bases in the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of taking something that belongs to someone else and keeping it; stealing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] car theft"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of illegally taking something that belongs to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "theft of sth They are taking legal action over the theft of copyrighted images sold by competing websites.",
          "theft from sb/sth a daring theft from the company's offices",
          "Four employees were arrested for theft of IBM memory cards."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "theme": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the main subject of a talk, book, film, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The theme of loss runs through most of his novels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a song or tune that is played several times in a film, etc. and represents a character, situation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a theme song/tune"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, simple tune on which a piece of music is based",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical form in which a theme is played and then repeated several times with small changes:",
        "examples": [
          "theme and variations for violin and piano"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to design something according to a particular theme (= subject), or to relate it to a particular place or time:",
        "examples": [
          "The attraction had been themed as a haunted mansion.",
          "theme something up You can theme a party up however you want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the topic of discussion or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "The theme of the conference was the changing role of women in modern society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A theme is also the main idea of a work of literature or art.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, simple tune on which a piece of music is based",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Theme and variation is a musical form in which a theme is played and then repeated several times with small changes in interesting ways.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "themed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "designed according to a particular theme (= subject), or designed to relate to a particular place or time:",
        "examples": [
          "This year the magazine began spotlighting a themed wedding in each issue, from \"at the beach\" to \"on the ranch\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dealing with a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "She presents a weekly science themed podcast."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "themes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the main subject of a talk, book, film, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The theme of loss runs through most of his novels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a song or tune that is played several times in a film, etc. and represents a character, situation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a theme song/tune"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, simple tune on which a piece of music is based",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical form in which a theme is played and then repeated several times with small changes:",
        "examples": [
          "theme and variations for violin and piano"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to design something according to a particular theme (= subject), or to relate it to a particular place or time:",
        "examples": [
          "The attraction had been themed as a haunted mansion.",
          "theme something up You can theme a party up however you want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the topic of discussion or writing:",
        "examples": [
          "The theme of the conference was the changing role of women in modern society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A theme is also the main idea of a work of literature or art.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short, simple tune on which a piece of music is based",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Theme and variation is a musical form in which a theme is played and then repeated several times with small changes in interesting ways.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "from there:",
        "examples": [
          "They travelled to Camelot and thence to the castle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "theology": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the study of religion and religious belief",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of beliefs about a particular religion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the study of religion and religious belief, or a set of beliefs about a particular religion",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "theoretical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "based on the ideas that relate to a subject, not the practical uses of that subject:",
        "examples": [
          "theoretical physics"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "related to an explanation that has not been proved",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on theory or on possibilities:",
        "examples": [
          "The president does not want to answer any theoretical questions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on ideas or theories, rather than practical uses of something or actual events:",
        "examples": [
          "theoretical economics/physics",
          "theoretical models/analyses/approaches",
          "a theoretical framework/foundation/underpinning"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing only as an idea, rather than being real or actually happening:",
        "examples": [
          "The threat of climate change is no longer merely theoretical."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "theoretically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that obeys some rules but is not likely:",
        "examples": [
          "It is theoretically possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say what is possible, although it may not actually happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Theoretically, employees could be liable for the whole amount.",
          "Stock can theoretically be bought from one market maker and sold to another at an immediate profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to ideas and theories rather than practical actions:",
        "examples": [
          "The research will first examine the ideas theoretically."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "theories": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement of the rules on which a subject of study is based or of ideas that are suggested to explain a fact or event or, more generally, an opinion or explanation:",
        "examples": [
          "economic theory",
          "scientific theory",
          "theory of Darwin's theory of evolution",
          "have a theory that He has a theory that the hole was caused by a meteorite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is possible in theory, it should be possible, but often it does not happen in that way:",
        "examples": [
          "In theory, the journey should take three hours, but in practice it usually takes four because of roadworks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something suggested as a reasonable explanation for facts, a condition, or an event, esp. a systematic or scientific explanation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Adele took a course in modern political theory.",
          "[ C ] I have a theory (= an opinion) about why everybody in the city is in such a hurry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement of ideas that are suggested to explain a fact or event, or how something works:",
        "examples": [
          "He has four theories to explain organizational change and development.",
          "economic/political theory Economic theory says that there is little connection between the euro's value against the dollar or the yen and the success of monetary union itself.",
          "a theory of sth In this article the authors develop a theory of high-performing organizations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement of the rules or principles on which an activity or a subject of study is based:",
        "examples": [
          "management/organization theory This case study has important implications for management theory",
          "the theory and practice of running a department"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement of an opinion or an explanation of an idea that is believed to be true, but might be wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The theory is that staff react better to praise than to criticism.",
          "People will buy the product if you put it in the right place - well, that's the theory anyway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is possible in theory, it should be possible, but often it does not happen in that way:",
        "examples": [
          "In theory, you can be up and trading in a just a day.",
          "Employing fewer people sounds great in theory, but how's it going to work out in practice?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "theorists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who develops ideas about the explanation for events:",
        "examples": [
          "a political theorist"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who develops ideas that explain events or behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "a political theorist"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "theorized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop a set of ideas about something:",
        "examples": [
          "It's easy to theorize about what might have happened."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "theory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement of the rules on which a subject of study is based or of ideas that are suggested to explain a fact or event or, more generally, an opinion or explanation:",
        "examples": [
          "economic theory",
          "scientific theory",
          "theory of Darwin's theory of evolution",
          "have a theory that He has a theory that the hole was caused by a meteorite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is possible in theory, it should be possible, but often it does not happen in that way:",
        "examples": [
          "In theory, the journey should take three hours, but in practice it usually takes four because of roadworks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something suggested as a reasonable explanation for facts, a condition, or an event, esp. a systematic or scientific explanation:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Adele took a course in modern political theory.",
          "[ C ] I have a theory (= an opinion) about why everybody in the city is in such a hurry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement of ideas that are suggested to explain a fact or event, or how something works:",
        "examples": [
          "He has four theories to explain organizational change and development.",
          "economic/political theory Economic theory says that there is little connection between the euro's value against the dollar or the yen and the success of monetary union itself.",
          "a theory of sth In this article the authors develop a theory of high-performing organizations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal statement of the rules or principles on which an activity or a subject of study is based:",
        "examples": [
          "management/organization theory This case study has important implications for management theory",
          "the theory and practice of running a department"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement of an opinion or an explanation of an idea that is believed to be true, but might be wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The theory is that staff react better to praise than to criticism.",
          "People will buy the product if you put it in the right place - well, that's the theory anyway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is possible in theory, it should be possible, but often it does not happen in that way:",
        "examples": [
          "In theory, you can be up and trading in a just a day.",
          "Employing fewer people sounds great in theory, but how's it going to work out in practice?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "therapeutic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the curing of a disease or medical condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves, above the range of human hearing, for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.",
          "They found his blood contained the drug at a level that you might expect in an overdose, far exceeding a therapeutic dose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing someone to feel happier and more relaxed, or to feel more healthy:",
        "examples": [
          "I find gardening very therapeutic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a healing effect; tending to make a person healthier:",
        "examples": [
          "For arthritis sufferers, moderate exercise is therapeutic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "therapist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to treat a particular type of mental or physical illness or disability, usually with a particular type of therapy:",
        "examples": [
          "a speech therapist",
          "a music/an art therapist",
          "I'm seeing my therapist on Friday morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "therapists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to treat a particular type of mental or physical illness or disability, usually with a particular type of therapy:",
        "examples": [
          "a speech therapist",
          "a music/an art therapist",
          "I'm seeing my therapist on Friday morning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "therapy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a treatment that helps someone feel better, grow stronger, etc., especially after an illness:",
        "examples": [
          "occupational therapy",
          "speech therapy",
          "group therapy",
          "Joining a club can be a therapy for loneliness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "treatment to help a person get better from the effects of a disease or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] With physical therapy, you should eventually be able to walk again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thereafter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continuing on from a particular point in time, especially after something else has stopped happening:",
        "examples": [
          "He left the priesthood in 1970 and settled in the Washington area shortly thereafter (= soon after that)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuing on from a particular point in time, esp. after something else has stopped happening:",
        "examples": [
          "For the first month you’ll be working here, and thereafter in Chicago."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thereby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "as a result of this action:",
        "examples": [
          "Diets that are high in saturated fat clog up our arteries, thereby reducing the blood flow to our hearts and brains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of this; as a result of this action:",
        "examples": [
          "They had failed to agree to a settlement, thereby throwing 250 people out of work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "therefore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "for that reason:",
        "examples": [
          "We were unable to get funding and therefore had to abandon the project."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as a result; because of that; for that reason:",
        "examples": [
          "We were unable to get funding and therefore had to abandon the project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "therein": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in or into a particular place, thing, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a thrilling tale of a haunted house and the ghosts therein."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or into a particular place, thing, or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "Therein lies the risk (= Here is the risk)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thereof": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or about the thing just mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "Please refer to the Regulations and in particular Articles 99 and 100 thereof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from that cause, or of that:",
        "examples": [
          "The fund pays for tuition and books, or a portion thereof."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thermal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with heat:",
        "examples": [
          "thermal conductivity (= ability of a substance to carry heat)",
          "It was the Romans who first recognized the medicinal benefits of Hungary's thermal springs (= ones which produce hot water)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of clothes or coverings) made of a material that is especially designed to keep you warm:",
        "examples": [
          "Typical layers can include thermal underwear, a sweater or sweatshirt, a jacket, snow pants, a scarf, a hat, two pairs of warm socks, boots, and gloves.",
          "Many passengers slept in the airport overnight with emergency thermal blankets.",
          "I was wearing a long-sleeved thermal vest under my jumper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large column of hot air rising from the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "Paragliders can catch rides on these currents, hopping from thermal to thermal and covering many miles in a single day.",
          "You will learn how to steer the glider into rising currents of warm air (thermals) to gain altitude and extend flying time.",
          "The birds are magnificent fliers, capable of riding thermals for miles, like a glider."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes made of a material that is especially designed to keep you warm, especially those that are worn under other clothes :",
        "examples": [
          "It'll be really cold so remember to bring your thermals.",
          "I'm okay - I have my thermals on.",
          "You'll need your thermals.",
          "You'll need several layers, starting with thermals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of, connected with, or preserving heat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Thermal underwear is underwear that has been specially designed to keep you warm.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thermals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with heat:",
        "examples": [
          "thermal conductivity (= ability of a substance to carry heat)",
          "It was the Romans who first recognized the medicinal benefits of Hungary's thermal springs (= ones which produce hot water)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of clothes or coverings) made of a material that is especially designed to keep you warm:",
        "examples": [
          "Typical layers can include thermal underwear, a sweater or sweatshirt, a jacket, snow pants, a scarf, a hat, two pairs of warm socks, boots, and gloves.",
          "Many passengers slept in the airport overnight with emergency thermal blankets.",
          "I was wearing a long-sleeved thermal vest under my jumper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large column of hot air rising from the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "Paragliders can catch rides on these currents, hopping from thermal to thermal and covering many miles in a single day.",
          "You will learn how to steer the glider into rising currents of warm air (thermals) to gain altitude and extend flying time.",
          "The birds are magnificent fliers, capable of riding thermals for miles, like a glider."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes made of a material that is especially designed to keep you warm, especially those that are worn under other clothes :",
        "examples": [
          "It'll be really cold so remember to bring your thermals.",
          "I'm okay - I have my thermals on.",
          "You'll need your thermals.",
          "You'll need several layers, starting with thermals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of, connected with, or preserving heat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Thermal underwear is underwear that has been specially designed to keep you warm.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thermometer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device used for measuring temperature, especially of the air or in a person's body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used for measuring temperature, esp. of the air or in a person’s body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thermometers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device used for measuring temperature, especially of the air or in a person's body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device used for measuring temperature, esp. of the air or in a person’s body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thermonuclear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to nuclear reactions that happen only at very high temperatures, or to weapons that make use of such reactions:",
        "examples": [
          "thermonuclear processes",
          "thermonuclear warfare (= involving thermonuclear weapons)"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thermos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a special container that keeps drinks hot or cold",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special bottle that keeps liquids hot inside two layers of glass",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thermostat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that keeps a building, engine, etc. within a limited temperature range by automatically switching the supply of heat on and off:",
        "examples": [
          "a central heating thermostat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that controls the temperature of a system by automatically switching the supply of heat or cool air on and off when the temperature becomes too cool or too hot",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thesaurus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of dictionary in which words with similar meanings are arranged in groups",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book or electronic text that helps you find words with similar meanings esp. by listing them together",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "theses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thesis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a higher college or university degree:",
        "examples": [
          "a doctoral thesis (= for a PhD)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main idea, opinion, or theory of a person, group, piece of writing, or speech:",
        "examples": [
          "Their main thesis was that war was inevitable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing involving original study of a subject, esp. for a college or university degree:",
        "examples": [
          "a master’s thesis"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A thesis is also the main idea, opinion, or theory of a speaker or writer, who then attempts to prove it:",
        "examples": [
          "His thesis was that World War I could have been avoided."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thespians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with acting and the theatre",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an actor",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "theta": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the eighth letter of the Greek alphabet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a large distance between two sides:",
        "examples": [
          "a thick rope",
          "a thick layer of dust",
          "She picked up a thick volume and began to read out loud.",
          "The walls are two metres thick.",
          "a thick (= made of thick material) sweater/coat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "growing close together and in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "thick forest",
          "thick, dark hair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to see through:",
        "examples": [
          "Thick, black smoke was pouring out of the chimney."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid) not flowing easily:",
        "examples": [
          "thick soup",
          "a thick sauce",
          "thick paint"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "I told you not to touch that - are you deaf or just thick?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a large distance from one side of something to the opposite side:",
        "examples": [
          "a thick book/steak",
          "The walls are a foot thick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of particular things) close together with little space between them:",
        "examples": [
          "a thick fog",
          "She had wonderful, thick, brown hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid) not flowing easily:",
        "examples": [
          "thick gravy/soup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. If your voice is thick, it is lower than usual and not as even, usually because you are feeling a strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "Tony could hardly speak, and when he did his voice was thick with emotion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thickens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become thicker:",
        "examples": [
          "Thicken the sauce with a little flour.",
          "The smoke thickened rapidly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause to become thicker:",
        "examples": [
          "Thicken the gravy with a little flour."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thicker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a large distance between two sides:",
        "examples": [
          "a thick rope",
          "a thick layer of dust",
          "She picked up a thick volume and began to read out loud.",
          "The walls are two metres thick.",
          "a thick (= made of thick material) sweater/coat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "growing close together and in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "thick forest",
          "thick, dark hair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to see through:",
        "examples": [
          "Thick, black smoke was pouring out of the chimney."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid) not flowing easily:",
        "examples": [
          "thick soup",
          "a thick sauce",
          "thick paint"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "stupid:",
        "examples": [
          "I told you not to touch that - are you deaf or just thick?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a large distance from one side of something to the opposite side:",
        "examples": [
          "a thick book/steak",
          "The walls are a foot thick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of particular things) close together with little space between them:",
        "examples": [
          "a thick fog",
          "She had wonderful, thick, brown hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid) not flowing easily:",
        "examples": [
          "thick gravy/soup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. If your voice is thick, it is lower than usual and not as even, usually because you are feeling a strong emotion:",
        "examples": [
          "Tony could hardly speak, and when he did his voice was thick with emotion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thickness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being thick:",
        "examples": [
          "The thickness of the mulch will prevent weeds from growing around the shrubs.",
          "Just feel the thickness of this carpet!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance between the opposite sides of something:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you measure the thickness of paper?",
          "Look at the thickness of that tree trunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a layer of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Put several thicknesses of newspaper on the table before you start painting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state or quality of being thick; the distance from one side of something to the opposite side :",
        "examples": [
          "the thickness of a mattress"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A thickness is a layer of something:",
        "examples": [
          "several thicknesses of fabric"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thief": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who steals:",
        "examples": [
          "The art gallery was broken into last night, and the thieves got away with two valuable paintings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who steals:",
        "examples": [
          "The thieves stole $10,000 and several pieces of jewelry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thievery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the crime of stealing things:",
        "examples": [
          "His life of crime started with petty thievery and ended with crack cocaine dealing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thieves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thieving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe people who steal things:",
        "examples": [
          "Those thieving kids tried to steal my car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of stealing:",
        "examples": [
          "His was a life of thieving and cheating."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thigh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a person's leg above the knee",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a person’s leg below the hip and above the knee",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thighs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a person's leg above the knee",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a person’s leg below the hip and above the knee",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a small distance between two opposite sides:",
        "examples": [
          "a thin book",
          "thin black lines",
          "a thin jacket (= made from thin material)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the body) with little flesh on the bones:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you notice how thin her wrists were?",
          "Thin, hungry dogs roamed the streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very thin:",
        "examples": [
          "He eats like a horse and yet he's as thin as a rake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not difficult to see through:",
        "examples": [
          "thin mist/cloud"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having only a small number of people or a small amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Attendance at the meeting was rather thin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Air that is thin contains less oxygen than the air at sea level:",
        "examples": [
          "Altitude sickness is suffered by mountain climbers breathing thin air with little oxygen on high peaks.",
          "For many riders, the first day in the mountains is the hardest, as they struggle to adjust to the thinner air.",
          "In the northern highlands of Ethiopia the air is thin and I'm breathless after the climb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid) flowing easily:",
        "examples": [
          "a thin soup"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "weak or of poor quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a thin excuse",
          "a thin disguise",
          "a thin smile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a substance less thick, often by adding a liquid to it:",
        "examples": [
          "thin something down Thin the sauce down with a little stock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a crowd or a group thins (out), it becomes fewer in number, and when you thin (out) a group of plants or other things, you remove some to make them fewer:",
        "examples": [
          "The traffic will thin out after the rush hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a small distance from the top to the bottom side:",
        "examples": [
          "thin summer clothing",
          "The statue is coated with a thin layer of gold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having little extra flesh on the body:",
        "examples": [
          "thin arms/legs",
          "a thin face",
          "Models must be tall and thin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having only a few of something covering an area; not dense:",
        "examples": [
          "His hair is thin on top.",
          "Where there is little rain, grass and trees get thinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a liquid) flowing easily:",
        "examples": [
          "We began dinner with a thin but tasty soup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking force or substance; weak:",
        "examples": [
          "a thin, metallic tone",
          "I thought the plot was a bit thin.",
          "We slept poorly that night in the thin mountain air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become fewer in number, or to make a group of things fewer in number:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Traffic thins out after seven o’clock.",
          "[ T ] An improving economy helped thin unemployment lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if trading, etc. is thin, not many people are buying or selling shares, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Investor perceptions may decrease the value of high-risk bonds, especially in a thin market.",
          "In another day of thin trading, the FTSE 100 rose 21 to 5269.5."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having only a small number of people or a small amount of something, especially money:",
        "examples": [
          "Wages are lower in the area, and union membership is thin.",
          "Turnover was extremely thin.",
          "a thin budget"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which there is only a small difference between the total cost of making and selling something and the price it is sold for, or between the total amount of money a company receives from sales and the total cost of producing all its products and services:",
        "examples": [
          "Cost is an issue in a business that operates on thin margins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have enough money, people, supplies, etc. to operate, do a job, or provide what is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "Without more money, the programs would be stretched thin.",
          "In the current economic climate, doctors and nurses are stretched thin and equipment is lacking in many of the clinics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is not very harmful in itself but that will be the start of a harmful development:",
        "examples": [
          "The introduction of a fee for the service has been described as \"the thin end of the wedge\" by union leaders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing only in small numbers or amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Good strategic leaders are very thin on the ground in UK companies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thinker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who considers important subjects or produces new ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "a political/religious thinker",
          "He was known for being an original thinker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who considers important subjects or produces new ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a creative thinker and a good administrator."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thinkers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who considers important subjects or produces new ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "a political/religious thinker",
          "He was known for being an original thinker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who considers important subjects or produces new ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a creative thinker and a good administrator."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thinks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to believe something or have an opinion or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I think (that) I've met you before.",
          "I don't think Emma will get the job.",
          "\"Do you think (that) you could get me some stamps while you're in town?\"",
          "[ + to infinitive ] He was thought to have boarded the plane in New York.",
          "What did you think of the film?",
          "Salmon used to be thought of as expensive/a luxury.",
          "What do you think about the latest plans for improving the underground system?",
          "I think it is important to learn English."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a low opinion of someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't think much of her latest book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider a person's needs or wishes:",
        "examples": [
          "She's always thinking of others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use the brain to decide to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + of+ -ing verb ] I'm thinking of taking up running.",
          "[ + (that) ] I think (that) I'll go swimming after lunch.",
          "I'm thinking about buying a new car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use the brain to plan something, solve a problem, understand a situation, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "What are you thinking, Peter?",
          "He just does these things without thinking and he gets himself into trouble.",
          "You think too much - that's your problem.",
          "I'm sorry I forgot to mention your name. I just wasn't thinking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think very carefully about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Think long and hard before you make any important decisions.",
          "I know it's exciting, but you should think twice before you spend that much money on a vacation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to automatically say what you are thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What did you say?\" \"Oh, nothing, I was just thinking aloud.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remember or imagine:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just thinking about you when you called.",
          "She was so busy she didn't think to tell me about it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider something for some time:",
        "examples": [
          "Let me have a think about it before I decide.",
          "Have a think over the weekend and tell me what you've decided."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or to form an opinion or idea about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] \"Do you think this is the right address?\" \"I don’t think so.\"",
          "[ I ] It doesn’t make much sense when you think about it.",
          "[ I/T ] Cloning animals has happened sooner than anyone thought (it would).",
          "[ T ] I always thought he was a bit weird.",
          "[ I ] What do you think of my new hat?",
          "[ I ] I’ll always think of him as someone I can rely on.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] I think (that) I’d better go now.",
          "I still think of myself as (= believe I am) her friend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your mind to understand matters, make judgments, and solve problems:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll have to think about this.",
          "She was thinking about running for the Senate.",
          "I can’t think of anything to say right now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remember or imagine:",
        "examples": [
          "I can’t stop thinking about her.",
          "I can picture her, I just can’t think of her name.",
          "Think back to the early days of the Civil War."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular idea, belief or opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "think (that) Some analysts think that rates will continue to rise.",
          "I think the figures speak for themselves.",
          "Have you seen the new ad? What do you think?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider something in your mind:",
        "examples": [
          "He thought for a moment, and then agreed.",
          "think about sth She was thinking about whether to take the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have plans to be very successful or powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "Even small companies need to think big."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a quick decision or give an answer quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The ability to think on your feet is essential for this position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think using your imagination and having new ideas instead of traditional or expected ones:",
        "examples": [
          "Thinking outside the box could be enough to put a business ahead of its competitors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think very carefully about something before taking a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "think twice about sth/about doing sth/before doing sth High fuel prices had caused car buyers to think twice about buying full-size sport utility vehicles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thinly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made or done so that something is not thick:",
        "examples": [
          "thinly-sliced ham"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with only a small number of people or things, or without the people or things being close to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "a thinly populated area",
          "thinly planted seedlings"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not difficult to see through or to recognize:",
        "examples": [
          "A light mist thinly covered the summit.",
          "a thinly disguised lie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not difficult to see through or understand:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a thinly disguised attempt to gain control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made or done so that something has a small distance from the top to the bottom side:",
        "examples": [
          "Thinly sliced cheese is good for sandwiches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with few people buying or selling shares, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "thinly traded markets/securities/stocks There are thinly traded markets for all three companies' shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without enough money, people, supplies, etc. to operate, do a job, or provide what is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "The refineries were thinly staffed, and employees were overworked.",
          "If budgets become more thinly stretched, service quality can only suffer.",
          "Because the industry is thinly capitalized, it remains highly vulnerable to the next economic downturn."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thinned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thinner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance added especially to paint to make it flow more easily:",
        "examples": [
          "paint thinner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that makes a liquid flow more easily:",
        "examples": [
          "Paint thinner comes in gallon cans.",
          "Aspirin is an effective blood thinner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thinning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "third": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "3rd written as a word:",
        "examples": [
          "the third road on the right",
          "the third time",
          "the third (of) \"What's the date today?\" \"It's the third (of July).\"",
          "be/come third She was/came third in the competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of three equal parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He cut the cake into thirds (= three equal parts)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an undergraduate degree from a university in the UK and some other countries that is below a second-class degree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance between two musical notes that are three notes apart:",
        "examples": [
          "The music uses descending scales, often in thirds or sixths.",
          "The final bar is a chord on G with both major and minor thirds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a person or thing) coming immediately after the second and before all others:",
        "examples": [
          "My horse finished third in the race.",
          "[ C ] They were married on the third of November."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A third is one of three equal parts of something.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thirdly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in order to introduce the third thing in a list:",
        "examples": [
          "There are three factors to take into account: firstly cost, secondly time, and thirdly staff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thirds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "3rd written as a word:",
        "examples": [
          "the third road on the right",
          "the third time",
          "the third (of) \"What's the date today?\" \"It's the third (of July).\"",
          "be/come third She was/came third in the competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of three equal parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He cut the cake into thirds (= three equal parts)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an undergraduate degree from a university in the UK and some other countries that is below a second-class degree",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance between two musical notes that are three notes apart:",
        "examples": [
          "The music uses descending scales, often in thirds or sixths.",
          "The final bar is a chord on G with both major and minor thirds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a person or thing) coming immediately after the second and before all others:",
        "examples": [
          "My horse finished third in the race.",
          "[ C ] They were married on the third of November."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A third is one of three equal parts of something.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thirst": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a need for something to drink:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of refugees collapsed from hunger and thirst.",
          "I woke up with a pounding headache and a raging (= extreme) thirst.",
          "UK I've got a terrible thirst after all that running."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong wish:",
        "examples": [
          "He's always had a thirst for adventure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the need or desire to drink something, esp. water:",
        "examples": [
          "He took a long drink of water to quench his thirst."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A thirst is also a strong desire for something:",
        "examples": [
          "She slaked her thirst for knowledge by reading everything she could."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thirsty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "needing to drink:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt/was hot and thirsty after the basketball game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is thirsty for power, knowledge, etc. wants to have it very much.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "wanting attention or approval:",
        "examples": [
          "Sometimes posting a thirsty image on Instagram may lead to an unwelcome comment.",
          "The co-worker who’s always fishing for the boss’s praise is thirsty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing to drink something:",
        "examples": [
          "She was very thirsty but took only a few sips of water.",
          "fig. Always thirsty for power, he would do anything to get it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thirteen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 13:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people think that thirteen is an unlucky number.",
          "There were twelve or thirteen people waiting at the bus stop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "13:",
        "examples": [
          "The bus has thirteen seats for passengers.",
          "a thirteen-story building"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thirteenth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "13th written as a word:",
        "examples": [
          "My birthday is on the thirteenth (of October)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of thirteen equal parts of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the position of) the number 13 in a series; 13th:",
        "examples": [
          "He came in thirteenth in the marathon.",
          "[ C ] The baby was born on the thirteenth of May."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A thirteenth is one of thirteen equal parts of something.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thirties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A person's thirties are the period in which they are aged between 30 and 39:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother is in his thirties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the range of temperature between 30° and 39°:",
        "examples": [
          "The temperature is expected to be in the thirties tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the decade (= period of ten years) between 30 and 39 in any century, usually 1930–1939:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandparents fled Germany in the thirties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the numbers 30 through 39:",
        "examples": [
          "My sisters are in their thirties (= between 30 and 39 years old).",
          "The temperature is expected to be in the thirties (= between 30° and 39°) tomorrow.",
          "These dresses were fashionable in the thirties (= between 1930 and 1939)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thirty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 30:",
        "examples": [
          "twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-one",
          "She got married when she was thirty (years old)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "30:",
        "examples": [
          "There are thirty students taking this course.",
          "a thirty-mile journey"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thistle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wild plant with sharp points on the leaves and, typically, purple flowers:",
        "examples": [
          "The thistle is the national emblem of Scotland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wild plant with sharp, pointed leaves and, typically, purple flowers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tho": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a non-standard spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thomas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who refuses to believe anything until they are shown proof",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thong": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow piece of especially leather used to fasten something or as part of a whip",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of underwear or the bottom part of a bikini with a very narrow part at the back that does not cover the bottom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of open shoe with a strap that goes between the big toe and the toe next to it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light shoe, often made of rubber, consisting of a flat bottom attached to the foot by a narrow strap that fits between the big toe and the toe next to it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A thong is also a narrow strip of material used to fasten something or worn for swimming or as underwear.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thongs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow piece of especially leather used to fasten something or as part of a whip",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of underwear or the bottom part of a bikini with a very narrow part at the back that does not cover the bottom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of open shoe with a strap that goes between the big toe and the toe next to it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light shoe, often made of rubber, consisting of a flat bottom attached to the foot by a narrow strap that fits between the big toe and the toe next to it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A thong is also a narrow strip of material used to fasten something or worn for swimming or as underwear.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in Norse mythology (= ancient stories from Scandinavia), the god of thunder and the weather, who protected people and the land:",
        "examples": [
          "Thursday is the fourth day of the week, and is named after Thor, the hammer-wielding Norse god of thunder."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thoracic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in humans and animals, relating to chest:",
        "examples": [
          "thoracic surgery",
          "a thoracic surgeon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in insects, relating to the middle part of the body, between the head and the abdomen",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thorax": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in humans and animals, the middle part of the body below the neck and above the waist",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in insects, the middle part of the body, between the head and the abdomen (= end part)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thorn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, sharp pointed growth on the stem of a plant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, sharp, pointed growth on the stem of a plant:",
        "examples": [
          "Rose bushes have thorns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thorns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, sharp pointed growth on the stem of a plant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, sharp, pointed growth on the stem of a plant:",
        "examples": [
          "Rose bushes have thorns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thorny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A thorny problem or subject is difficult to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "the thorny issue of taxation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having thorns:",
        "examples": [
          "a thorny rose bush"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of thorns:",
        "examples": [
          "Roses are thorny shrubs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A thorny problem is one that is full of difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "The thorny issue of illegal immigration remains unresolved."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thorough": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "detailed and careful:",
        "examples": [
          "a thorough revision of the manuscript",
          "They did a thorough search of the area but found nothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete, very great, or very much:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a thorough waste of time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with nothing left out or omitted; complete:",
        "examples": [
          "The district attorney’s office conducted a thorough investigation.",
          "The doctor gave him a thorough medical examination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used for emphasis) very great:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting was a thorough waste of time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thoroughfare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a main road for public use or a passage through somewhere",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "On road signs, no thoroughfare means no entry or do not go in.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a road that connects to other roads:",
        "examples": [
          "I live right on the main thoroughfare."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thoroughly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely, very much:",
        "examples": [
          "I thoroughly enjoyed the performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a detailed and careful way:",
        "examples": [
          "We went through the report thoroughly but couldn't find the information anywhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very greatly; very much:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie left me thoroughly confused about its real meaning.",
          "We thoroughly enjoyed the movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely; in a way that includes many details:",
        "examples": [
          "The drug was thoroughly tested before being put on the market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thou": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "you, used when speaking to one person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "\"How much do you think it cost him?\" \"About thirty thou.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "you:",
        "examples": [
          "Thou shalt (= You shall) not kill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thoughtful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "carefully considering things:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a thoughtful approach to his work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quiet because you are thinking about something:",
        "examples": [
          "You look thoughtful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kind and always thinking about how you can help other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Thank you for calling when I was ill - it was very thoughtful of you.",
          "She's a very thoughtful person."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to think seriously about things:",
        "examples": [
          "You’re looking very thoughtful – what’s on your mind?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Thoughtful also means showing care and consideration in how you treat other people:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Oh, how thoughtful of you,\" Dina said, opening the gift."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thoughtfully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows you are thinking a lot about something:",
        "examples": [
          "He gazed thoughtfully into the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is kind and shows you are thinking about other people's needs:",
        "examples": [
          "There were sandwiches, thoughtfully provided by his wife."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that has been planned well and thought about carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "The art is thoughtfully arranged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows you tend to think seriously about things or treat people with care and consideration:",
        "examples": [
          "He answers questions thoughtfully."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thoughtless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not considering how your actions or words may upset someone:",
        "examples": [
          "It was thoughtless not to call and say you'd be late.",
          "She's not intentionally unkind - she's just a little thoughtless sometimes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing care for others:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m sorry I was late – it was thoughtless of me not to call."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thoughtlessly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that does not consider how your actions or words may upset someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She now realized how thoughtlessly she had behaved towards him.",
          "Jean makes decisions thoughtlessly and suddenly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thoughts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of thinking about or considering something, an idea or opinion, or a set of ideas about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "give it thought Ask me again tomorrow. I'll have to give it some thought.",
          "give thought to She doesn't give any thought to her appearance.",
          "thought on Let me have your thoughts on that report by Friday.",
          "spare a thought for Spare a thought for (= think about) all those without shelter on a cold night like this.",
          "He's the author of a book on the history of European thought.",
          "You sent her a card? That was a kind thought."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of think",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of thinking about something to form ideas and opinions, or an idea or opinion produced by thinking:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I have given this matter considerable thought.",
          "[ C ] Do you have any thoughts on what we should do now?",
          "[ C ] That fact never entered my thoughts.",
          "[ U ] His early religious training helped to shape his thought.",
          "[ C ] It’s just a thought, but since it’s such a beautiful day, why don’t we go for a drive?",
          "[ U ] The very thought of standing up in front of an audience scares me to death."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thousand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 1,000:",
        "examples": [
          "They had driven over a/one thousand miles.",
          "The population of the village is about three thousand.",
          "thousands of The damage will cost thousands of dollars to repair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a thousand things to do before we go away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "numbers between 1,000 and 1,000,000:",
        "examples": [
          "His latest work is expected to sell in the thousands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "1000:",
        "examples": [
          "A thousand people came to the game.",
          "a thousand-dollar ring"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number 1,000:",
        "examples": [
          "They paid three hundred thousand for the house.",
          "Thirty thousand dollars a year doesn't really go very far in the modern world.",
          "Two thousand workers are being made redundant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of jobs rely on this industry.",
          "They spent thousands of dollars trying to fix the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "numbers between 1,000 and 1,000,000:",
        "examples": [
          "His latest work is expected to sell in the thousands."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thousands": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "numbers between 1,000 and 1,000,000:",
        "examples": [
          "His latest work is expected to sell in the thousands.",
          "Once numbering in the thousands in these waters, these whales have been hunted to near extinction.",
          "Cases numbered in the thousands.",
          "The event usually draws crowds in the thousands.",
          "We are hearing about casualties in the thousands.",
          "I don't have a precise figure but it's in the thousands."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thrash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit a person or animal hard many times as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "His father used to thrash him when he was a boy.",
          "He thrashed the horse with his whip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move from side to side in a violent or uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "thrash around He was screaming and thrashing around on the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat someone very easily in a game or sports competition:",
        "examples": [
          "We thrashed the visiting team 6–0."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hit of a person or animal, or a ball, in a violent or uncontrolled way :",
        "examples": [
          "One of his wild thrashes caught the beast on the side of its head.",
          "A terrible thrash off the tee saw his ball end up in the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another word for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a series of wild, violent movements:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The startled animal thrashed around in the stall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To thrash a person or animal means to hit the person or animal hard and repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He hit me once, and if you hadn’t come along, he would have thrashed me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. To thrash also means to defeat badly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Atlanta thrashed New York, 119-87."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thrashing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone hits a person or animal hard many times as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "At that time the thrashing of servants was legal.",
          "He was discovered to have stolen the money and given a sound thrashing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone defeats someone else very easily in a game, competition, or election:",
        "examples": [
          "The team was on the receiving end of a six-goal thrashing recently.",
          "The ruling party is expecting a thrashing in the elections to the upper house of parliament this weekend.",
          "His best display for England was in the thrashing of New Zealand in June."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of moving from side to side many times in a violent or uncontrolled way:",
        "examples": [
          "She swam away frantically to try to avoid the thrashing of the crocodile.",
          "He was kicking out with his feet, and his whole body shook in convulsive thrashings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thread": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a length of) a very thin fibre:",
        "examples": [
          "needle and thread Have you got a needle and thread I could borrow?",
          "loose threads"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin line of something such as light or smoke:",
        "examples": [
          "thread of A thin thread of light made its way through the curtains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The thread of a book, discussion, speech, etc. is its story or the way that it develops, one part connecting with another:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the main threads of the film is the development of the relationship between the boy and his uncle.",
          "lose the thread The sound distracted me and I lost the thread of (= forgot) what I was saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a connected group of pieces of writing on the internet, where people are talking about a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "I was so glad to find this thread, and to know that lots of people have the same problem as me!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous raised line, such as the one that goes around the outside of a screw or bolt or the inside of a hole",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "I love walking down the street and seeing someone in my threads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something long and thin such as string or thread through a narrow hole or into a small space:",
        "examples": [
          "thread a needle Could you thread this needle for me, please?",
          "The sari had gold strands threaded through the material."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put things such as beads (= small, round objects with a hole through the middle) onto a string or thread:",
        "examples": [
          "She sat threading beads, which fell with a faint, decisive click.",
          "The olives are threaded onto wooden cocktail sticks for garnish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move forwards, often changing direction in order to avoid people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "The little car threaded dangerously through the traffic.",
          "She threaded her way through the crowded market place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kick or throw a ball to another player, especially between players from the other team:",
        "examples": [
          "Messi threaded a pass through to Suarez.",
          "He used his strong left arm, threading the ball between helpless defenders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove hair from someone's face using a long piece of thread:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you ever had your eyebrows threaded?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange an email, text message, or internet post or a series of these so that connected messages dealing with the same subject follow each other in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "We are launching some changes to how the system threads messages.",
          "If we can find any similar conversations, we'll thread the incoming message to the existing conversation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very thin twisted string of esp. cotton or silk, used mostly for sewing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] It takes practice to use a needle and thread well.",
          "[ C ] There’s a loose thread on your dress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A thread is also something continuous that connects different ideas or thoughts together:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] A common thread runs through their various experiences.",
          "[ U ] A ringing phone interrupted the thread of her story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous cut that twists around the outside of a screw or around an opening, as on a pipe:",
        "examples": [
          "The threads are worn, and I can’t tighten the screw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put thread through the hole in a needle, or to put something narrow through a small opening:",
        "examples": [
          "to thread a needle",
          "He threaded a thin strip of tape through the machine.",
          "fig. She threaded her way through the crowd (= moved along a narrow path to go around people in her way)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "threads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "I love walking down the street and seeing someone in my threads.",
          "I've always liked my threads.",
          "Nice threads!",
          "I was just admiring your threads.",
          "Hey, crazy threads, dude!",
          "The chicks are gonna go wild for these threads."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "threat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a suggestion that something unpleasant or violent will happen, especially if a particular action or order is not followed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Her parents carried out their threat to take away her mobile phone if her grades didn't improve.",
          "threat of The threat of jail failed to deter him from petty crime.",
          "pose a threat to Drunken drivers pose a serious threat (= cause a lot of harm) to other road users.",
          "empty threat He says he'll tell the authorities but it's just an empty threat (= it will not happen)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a situation where people are threatening you or something else with something bad or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "She left the country under threat of arrest if she returned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that someone will be hurt or harmed, esp. if the person does not do something in particular:",
        "examples": [
          "She was fired after making threats to her co-workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the possibility that something unwanted will happen, or a person or thing that is likely to cause something unwanted to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] A threat of rain is in today’s forecast.",
          "[ U ] The boundary dispute raised the threat of war."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "threaten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "They threatened the shopkeeper with a gun.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They threatened to kill him unless he did as they asked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be likely to cause harm or damage to something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Changing patterns of agriculture are threatening the countryside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something bad threatens to happen, it is likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Look at those clouds! There's a storm threatening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone that you will hurt or harm him or her, esp. if the person does not do something in particular:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] They threatened to drop him from the team if he didn’t come to practice.",
          "[ T ] Don’t threaten me!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to warn of something unpleasant or unwanted:",
        "examples": [
          "She threatened legal action against the newspaper.",
          "Because of continuing drought, millions are threatened with starvation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "threatened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in danger, or likely to stop existing:",
        "examples": [
          "The Congo rainforest is one of the world's most threatened ecosystems.",
          "The panda is the best known of our threatened species.",
          "People do not realize how very threatened these landscapes that we cherish are."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something unpleasant or bad that someone has said might happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The police reported 932 incidents of actual or threatened violence in this period.",
          "The threatened strikes by airport check-in staff and baggage handlers have been called off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling that something bad might happen, or that someone might do something bad to you:",
        "examples": [
          "There should be proper policing so children can walk home from school without feeling threatened.",
          "Under the stress of questioning, he would have felt very threatened and been likely to make untrue admissions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling that someone or something might cause you to be less respected or less admired, or cause you to lose your authority or position:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctors shouldn't feel threatened by their patients asking for a medicine by name.",
          "At that time the church was feeling very threatened and uncomfortable with non-religious society.",
          "\"Why are you so threatened by my ideas?\" he asks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "threatening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "expressing a threat of something unpleasant or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "threatening behaviour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing that bad weather will probably arrive soon:",
        "examples": [
          "As the threatening clouds approached, the winds suddenly blew up into a blinding snowstorm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing the possibility that something unwanted or unpleasant will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Threatening skies meant a storm was coming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "expressing a threat that someone will be hurt or harmed:",
        "examples": [
          "She received several threatening phone calls after her appearance on television."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "threatens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "They threatened the shopkeeper with a gun.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] They threatened to kill him unless he did as they asked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be likely to cause harm or damage to something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Changing patterns of agriculture are threatening the countryside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something bad threatens to happen, it is likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Look at those clouds! There's a storm threatening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone that you will hurt or harm him or her, esp. if the person does not do something in particular:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] They threatened to drop him from the team if he didn’t come to practice.",
          "[ T ] Don’t threaten me!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to warn of something unpleasant or unwanted:",
        "examples": [
          "She threatened legal action against the newspaper.",
          "Because of continuing drought, millions are threatened with starvation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "threats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a suggestion that something unpleasant or violent will happen, especially if a particular action or order is not followed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Her parents carried out their threat to take away her mobile phone if her grades didn't improve.",
          "threat of The threat of jail failed to deter him from petty crime.",
          "pose a threat to Drunken drivers pose a serious threat (= cause a lot of harm) to other road users.",
          "empty threat He says he'll tell the authorities but it's just an empty threat (= it will not happen)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a situation where people are threatening you or something else with something bad or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "She left the country under threat of arrest if she returned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that someone will be hurt or harmed, esp. if the person does not do something in particular:",
        "examples": [
          "She was fired after making threats to her co-workers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the possibility that something unwanted will happen, or a person or thing that is likely to cause something unwanted to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] A threat of rain is in today’s forecast.",
          "[ U ] The boundary dispute raised the threat of war."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "threes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 3:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got three sisters.",
          "School finishes at three (o'clock)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, a successful shot taken from behind the three-point line (= a curved line that goes around the basket from one side of the playing area to the other) and that is worth three points:",
        "examples": [
          "He shoots threes better than anyone on his team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "3:",
        "examples": [
          "Ann-Marie has three children.",
          "a three-bedroom house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Three can also mean three o’clock.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "threesome": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "three people as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The entrepreneurial threesome have spotted a real gap in the market.",
          "They walked in the grounds as a threesome before going out for dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a golf match for three players in which one person plays their ball against the other two players who hit the same ball one after the other:",
        "examples": [
          "They are playing golf together as part of a threesome.",
          "In threesomes, one golfer plays a team of two players who take alternate shots with a single ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "three people as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "These guys do as good a job as any threesome in broadcasting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "threesomes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "three people as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The entrepreneurial threesome have spotted a real gap in the market.",
          "They walked in the grounds as a threesome before going out for dinner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a golf match for three players in which one person plays their ball against the other two players who hit the same ball one after the other:",
        "examples": [
          "They are playing golf together as part of a threesome.",
          "In threesomes, one golfer plays a team of two players who take alternate shots with a single ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "three people as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "These guys do as good a job as any threesome in broadcasting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "threshold": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the floor of an entrance to a building or room",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level or point at which you start to experience something, or at which something starts to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a low/high boredom threshold (= I do/don't feel bored easily).",
          "He earns £400 a month, well below the threshold for paying tax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a point at which something starts:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a low threshold for pain",
          "[ U ] We are on the threshold of a new era."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a floor at the entrance to a building or room:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s traditional for a man to carry his bride over the threshold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level or point at which you start to experience something, or at which something starts to happen or change:",
        "examples": [
          "increase/lower/raise the threshold They will reduce inheritance tax by raising the £255,000 threshold.",
          "exceed/reach a threshold Insurers can make claims when their own losses exceed certain thresholds.",
          "income/insurance/salary thresholds Income thresholds for audit exemption are being raised."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the start of a new and important time or development:",
        "examples": [
          "The US economy was on the threshold of a boom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "threw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of throw",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thrift": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small plant with, typically, pink flowers on long stems that often grows wild on cliffs by the sea",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of bank in the US that allows you to save money or borrow money to buy a house:",
        "examples": [
          "These days, thrifts place most of their money into boring but safe mortgages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look for or buy something from a thrift store or another place that sells used things such as clothes, books, or furniture :",
        "examples": [
          "I thrifted all my clothes for a year.",
          "The photo shows a vintage skirt that she found at a Salvation Army in New York one day when she was thrifting.",
          "go thrifting We went thrifting yesterday and I picked up two blouses, a cardigan, and a pair of shoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the careful use of money, esp. by avoiding waste:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Trina learned thrift from her mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dated A thrift is also a type of bank.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste and saving money for the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The idea of the price increases is to encourage thrift."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thrifty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing a careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste:",
        "examples": [
          "They have plenty of money now, but they still tend to be thrifty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing a careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste and saving money for the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Retailers will need to rethink their strategies as thrifty shoppers demand price-competitive goods."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thrill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of extreme excitement, usually caused by something pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "the thrill of winning a competition",
          "So why do people still go hunting - is it the thrill of the chase?",
          "It gave me a real thrill to see her again after so many years.",
          "The video shows the thrills and spills (= excitement and accidents) of motor racing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel very excited and pleased:",
        "examples": [
          "The 22-year-old swimmer thrilled the world with his performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of great excitement and pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "It gave me a thrill to see her again after so many years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thrilled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely happy about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] I was thrilled that so many people turned up to the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely pleased:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents weren’t too thrilled when they found out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thriller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book, play, or film that has an exciting story, often about solving a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "It's described here as a taut psychological thriller."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book, play, or movie that has an exciting and frightening story",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thrillers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book, play, or film that has an exciting story, often about solving a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "It's described here as a taut psychological thriller."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book, play, or movie that has an exciting and frightening story",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thrilling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "The book is a thrilling adventure story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "a thrilling adventure"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thrills": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of extreme excitement, usually caused by something pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "the thrill of winning a competition",
          "So why do people still go hunting - is it the thrill of the chase?",
          "It gave me a real thrill to see her again after so many years.",
          "The video shows the thrills and spills (= excitement and accidents) of motor racing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel very excited and pleased:",
        "examples": [
          "The 22-year-old swimmer thrilled the world with his performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of great excitement and pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "It gave me a thrill to see her again after so many years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thrive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to grow, develop, or be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "His business thrived in the years before the war.",
          "She seems to thrive on stress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow, develop, or be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "She seems to thrive on hard work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow, develop, and become successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Industries such as water, telecoms, and insurance have been thriving.",
          "thrive on sth Some employees thrive on the challenge of intense workloads."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thrived": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to grow, develop, or be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "His business thrived in the years before the war.",
          "She seems to thrive on stress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow, develop, or be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "She seems to thrive on hard work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow, develop, and become successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Industries such as water, telecoms, and insurance have been thriving.",
          "thrive on sth Some employees thrive on the challenge of intense workloads."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thrives": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to grow, develop, or be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "His business thrived in the years before the war.",
          "She seems to thrive on stress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow, develop, or be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "She seems to thrive on hard work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to grow, develop, and become successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Industries such as water, telecoms, and insurance have been thriving.",
          "thrive on sth Some employees thrive on the challenge of intense workloads."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thriving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "growing, developing, or being successful:",
        "examples": [
          "a thriving economy",
          "The island has a thriving community and a rich and tragic history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very healthy or successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog is thriving in its new home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very successful and developing well:",
        "examples": [
          "thriving business/economy/market The licensing industry is a thriving business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "throat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the front of the neck, or the space inside the neck down which food and air can go:",
        "examples": [
          "A fish bone got stuck in my throat.",
          "a sore throat",
          "He cleared his throat (= coughed so he could speak more clearly) and started speaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front of the neck, or the space inside the neck down which food and air can go:",
        "examples": [
          "A cop grabbed him around the throat.",
          "I have a sore throat.",
          "He cleared his throat and started speaking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "throats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the front of the neck, or the space inside the neck down which food and air can go:",
        "examples": [
          "A fish bone got stuck in my throat.",
          "a sore throat",
          "He cleared his throat (= coughed so he could speak more clearly) and started speaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front of the neck, or the space inside the neck down which food and air can go:",
        "examples": [
          "A cop grabbed him around the throat.",
          "I have a sore throat.",
          "He cleared his throat and started speaking."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "throb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to produce a strong, regular beat:",
        "examples": [
          "The sound hits you like a wave and the bass throbs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a part of your body throbs, you feel pain in it in a series of regular beats:",
        "examples": [
          "His head throbbed, and his body ached."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong, regular beat:",
        "examples": [
          "the throb of the engine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pain that is felt as a series of regular beats:",
        "examples": [
          "Tablets had faded his headache to a dull throb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a regular, forceful beat:",
        "examples": [
          "His head throbbed with pain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "throbbing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong, regular beat:",
        "examples": [
          "The propeller noise changed from the normal dull throbbing to a rapidly ascending whine.",
          "He was grateful to get away from the incessant throbbing of the jackhammers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pain felt in a series of regular beats:",
        "examples": [
          "The throbbing in his head made him throw up.",
          "He was able to run, despite the throbbing of his leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a strong, regular beat:",
        "examples": [
          "The club was all pulsating lights and throbbing dance music.",
          "Cars with throbbing engines and loud stereos are among the most commonly cited sources of unwanted noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening, or experiencing pain, in a series of regular beats:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a throbbing pain in her neck and left shoulder.",
          "My body was one big throbbing sore."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "throes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "experiencing or doing something that is difficult, unpleasant, or painful:",
        "examples": [
          "The country is presently in the throes of the worst recession since the Second World War.",
          "He's in the throes of a mid-life crisis that makes him pretty hard to live with."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficulties or pain:",
        "examples": [
          "He was in the throes of despair after losing his job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "throne": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the special chair used by a ruler, especially a king or queen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being a ruler:",
        "examples": [
          "Elizabeth II ascended/came to the throne (= became queen of Britain) when her father died.",
          "Queen Victoria was on the throne (= was queen) at that time.",
          "William is next in line to the throne (= will become king next)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the toilet:",
        "examples": [
          "I can remember dad grabbing the newspaper and saying he'd be on the throne a while."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special chair used by a king or queen, or the condition of being such a ruler:",
        "examples": [
          "He is heir to the throne."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thrones": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the special chair used by a ruler, especially a king or queen",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being a ruler:",
        "examples": [
          "Elizabeth II ascended/came to the throne (= became queen of Britain) when her father died.",
          "Queen Victoria was on the throne (= was queen) at that time.",
          "William is next in line to the throne (= will become king next)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the toilet:",
        "examples": [
          "I can remember dad grabbing the newspaper and saying he'd be on the throne a while."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special chair used by a king or queen, or the condition of being such a ruler:",
        "examples": [
          "He is heir to the throne."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "throng": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a crowd or large group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "A huge throng had gathered around the speaker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or go somewhere in very large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Crowds thronged the market place.",
          "The narrow streets were thronged with summer visitors.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Thousands of people thronged to see the exhibition while it was in the capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "A huge throng had gathered around the speaker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be or go somewhere in very large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The narrow streets were thronged with tourists.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Reporters thronged around her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "throttle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a valve which allows more or less fuel to go into an engine and so changes the power with which the engine operates",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press someone's throat very tightly so that they cannot breathe:",
        "examples": [
          "informal Sometimes he annoys me so much that I could throttle him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from succeeding:",
        "examples": [
          "The reduction in funds is throttling the development of new programmes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that controls how much fuel goes into an engine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to kill someone by pressing the throat so that the person cannot breathe:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m so mad I could throttle him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "throttling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to press someone's throat very tightly so that they cannot breathe:",
        "examples": [
          "informal Sometimes he annoys me so much that I could throttle him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prevent something from succeeding:",
        "examples": [
          "The reduction in funds is throttling the development of new programmes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "throughout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in every part, or during the whole period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "People throughout the country are out of work.",
          "He yawned throughout the performance.",
          "The school has been repainted throughout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in every part, or during the whole period of:",
        "examples": [
          "Grass grows throughout the world.",
          "She was calm throughout her visit to the dentist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "throw": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to send something through the air with force, especially by a sudden movement of the arm:",
        "examples": [
          "throw a ball My friend threw the ball back over the fence.",
          "The coat was thrown over the back of the chair.",
          "She threw herself into a chair, exhausted.",
          "The rider was thrown as the horse jumped the fence.",
          "throw a punch He threw a punch at (= hit) his attacker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look quickly or suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "The boy threw a frightened look in the direction of the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause to move or act quickly or carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "throw something back She threw back her hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to confuse or shock someone or cause difficulty for them:",
        "examples": [
          "I wasn't expecting a visitor. I was really thrown.",
          "The news of the coup threw them into a state of panic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally lose a game, etc., for example because you have been paid to lose:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accused of accepting a bribe to throw a game.",
          "They suspected the team of throwing games for money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open something that was closed, usually suddenly and completely:",
        "examples": [
          "She drew back the curtains and threw open all the windows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow people to enter or become involved in an event:",
        "examples": [
          "The competition has been thrown open to the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a party:",
        "examples": [
          "Flavio threw a party for Colin's 50th birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience and show a strong feeling of anger, especially suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother threw a fit when she saw what a mess we'd made of her kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shape clay on a special round table that spins",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of throwing something:",
        "examples": [
          "a throw of the dice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean each thing or for each time:",
        "examples": [
          "We could get a coffee in there but they charge three quid a throw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large piece of cloth that you use to cover a chair, sofa, etc. to make it look attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "A throw can protect a new sofa or enhance the appearance of an old, tired one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something through the air, esp. by a sudden movement of the arm:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Throw me the ball./Throw the ball to me.",
          "[ I ] I didn’t throw as well as I expected to.",
          "[ T ] He was thrown from his motorcycle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something quickly or with a lack of attention, or to cause someone or something to move quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He threw the switch and the lights came on.",
          "Suddenly, she grabbed the snake and threw it to the ground.",
          "[ M ] They threw up their hands to protect themselves from the hail.",
          "[ M ] He threw his head back and laughed.",
          "[ M ] Throw a few peppers in the pot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to confuse someone:",
        "examples": [
          "That question really threw me at first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of throwing something, esp. a ball:",
        "examples": [
          "She timed her throw so the ball reached the base when he did."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish someone as severely as possible for breaking the law:",
        "examples": [
          "The US tax authorities threw the book at the European accountancy group over its tax-saving schemes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to waste money by continuing to invest in something that has already cost a lot and is unlikely to be a success:",
        "examples": [
          "The government may be throwing good money after bad by using taxpayers' money to bail out the failing banks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to announce that you want to compete for something, be considered for a job, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the sixth candidate to throw his hat into the ring for the top job in the organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend a lot of money, especially in a way that shows people you are not worried about money:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite the biggest recession in over a decade, city professionals still seem to have plenty of money to throw around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to solve a problem or make something successful by spending a lot of money, rather than, for example, having new ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "The government will have to throw money at any problems to ensure the site is built on time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to waste money by spending it on something that will never be a success or make any profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors threw money down the drain by making regular contributions to the failed pension plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a way that emphasizes how much power or authority you have:",
        "examples": [
          "The board didn't like the way majority shareholders were throwing their weight around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your power to support a project, an idea, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Senior politicians threw their weight behind the charity's campaign."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "throwback": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is similar to an earlier type:",
        "examples": [
          "He's an unappealing throwback to the days of 80s City slickers.",
          "In some ways the new applet technology was a throwback to the old pre-PC days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is like a thing from an earlier time:",
        "examples": [
          "This year’s styles are throwbacks to the fashions of the 1940s."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "throwing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to send something through the air with force, especially by a sudden movement of the arm:",
        "examples": [
          "throw a ball My friend threw the ball back over the fence.",
          "The coat was thrown over the back of the chair.",
          "She threw herself into a chair, exhausted.",
          "The rider was thrown as the horse jumped the fence.",
          "throw a punch He threw a punch at (= hit) his attacker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look quickly or suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "The boy threw a frightened look in the direction of the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause to move or act quickly or carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "throw something back She threw back her hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to confuse or shock someone or cause difficulty for them:",
        "examples": [
          "I wasn't expecting a visitor. I was really thrown.",
          "The news of the coup threw them into a state of panic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally lose a game, etc., for example because you have been paid to lose:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accused of accepting a bribe to throw a game.",
          "They suspected the team of throwing games for money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open something that was closed, usually suddenly and completely:",
        "examples": [
          "She drew back the curtains and threw open all the windows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow people to enter or become involved in an event:",
        "examples": [
          "The competition has been thrown open to the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a party:",
        "examples": [
          "Flavio threw a party for Colin's 50th birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience and show a strong feeling of anger, especially suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother threw a fit when she saw what a mess we'd made of her kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shape clay on a special round table that spins",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of throwing something:",
        "examples": [
          "a throw of the dice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean each thing or for each time:",
        "examples": [
          "We could get a coffee in there but they charge three quid a throw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large piece of cloth that you use to cover a chair, sofa, etc. to make it look attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "A throw can protect a new sofa or enhance the appearance of an old, tired one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something through the air, esp. by a sudden movement of the arm:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Throw me the ball./Throw the ball to me.",
          "[ I ] I didn’t throw as well as I expected to.",
          "[ T ] He was thrown from his motorcycle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something quickly or with a lack of attention, or to cause someone or something to move quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He threw the switch and the lights came on.",
          "Suddenly, she grabbed the snake and threw it to the ground.",
          "[ M ] They threw up their hands to protect themselves from the hail.",
          "[ M ] He threw his head back and laughed.",
          "[ M ] Throw a few peppers in the pot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to confuse someone:",
        "examples": [
          "That question really threw me at first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of throwing something, esp. a ball:",
        "examples": [
          "She timed her throw so the ball reached the base when he did."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish someone as severely as possible for breaking the law:",
        "examples": [
          "The US tax authorities threw the book at the European accountancy group over its tax-saving schemes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to waste money by continuing to invest in something that has already cost a lot and is unlikely to be a success:",
        "examples": [
          "The government may be throwing good money after bad by using taxpayers' money to bail out the failing banks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to announce that you want to compete for something, be considered for a job, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the sixth candidate to throw his hat into the ring for the top job in the organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend a lot of money, especially in a way that shows people you are not worried about money:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite the biggest recession in over a decade, city professionals still seem to have plenty of money to throw around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to solve a problem or make something successful by spending a lot of money, rather than, for example, having new ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "The government will have to throw money at any problems to ensure the site is built on time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to waste money by spending it on something that will never be a success or make any profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors threw money down the drain by making regular contributions to the failed pension plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a way that emphasizes how much power or authority you have:",
        "examples": [
          "The board didn't like the way majority shareholders were throwing their weight around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your power to support a project, an idea, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Senior politicians threw their weight behind the charity's campaign."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thrown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of throw",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of throw",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "throws": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to send something through the air with force, especially by a sudden movement of the arm:",
        "examples": [
          "throw a ball My friend threw the ball back over the fence.",
          "The coat was thrown over the back of the chair.",
          "She threw herself into a chair, exhausted.",
          "The rider was thrown as the horse jumped the fence.",
          "throw a punch He threw a punch at (= hit) his attacker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look quickly or suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "The boy threw a frightened look in the direction of the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause to move or act quickly or carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "throw something back She threw back her hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to confuse or shock someone or cause difficulty for them:",
        "examples": [
          "I wasn't expecting a visitor. I was really thrown.",
          "The news of the coup threw them into a state of panic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally lose a game, etc., for example because you have been paid to lose:",
        "examples": [
          "He was accused of accepting a bribe to throw a game.",
          "They suspected the team of throwing games for money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open something that was closed, usually suddenly and completely:",
        "examples": [
          "She drew back the curtains and threw open all the windows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow people to enter or become involved in an event:",
        "examples": [
          "The competition has been thrown open to the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a party:",
        "examples": [
          "Flavio threw a party for Colin's 50th birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience and show a strong feeling of anger, especially suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "My mother threw a fit when she saw what a mess we'd made of her kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shape clay on a special round table that spins",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of throwing something:",
        "examples": [
          "a throw of the dice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to mean each thing or for each time:",
        "examples": [
          "We could get a coffee in there but they charge three quid a throw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large piece of cloth that you use to cover a chair, sofa, etc. to make it look attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "A throw can protect a new sofa or enhance the appearance of an old, tired one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something through the air, esp. by a sudden movement of the arm:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Throw me the ball./Throw the ball to me.",
          "[ I ] I didn’t throw as well as I expected to.",
          "[ T ] He was thrown from his motorcycle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move something quickly or with a lack of attention, or to cause someone or something to move quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "He threw the switch and the lights came on.",
          "Suddenly, she grabbed the snake and threw it to the ground.",
          "[ M ] They threw up their hands to protect themselves from the hail.",
          "[ M ] He threw his head back and laughed.",
          "[ M ] Throw a few peppers in the pot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to confuse someone:",
        "examples": [
          "That question really threw me at first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of throwing something, esp. a ball:",
        "examples": [
          "She timed her throw so the ball reached the base when he did."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to punish someone as severely as possible for breaking the law:",
        "examples": [
          "The US tax authorities threw the book at the European accountancy group over its tax-saving schemes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to waste money by continuing to invest in something that has already cost a lot and is unlikely to be a success:",
        "examples": [
          "The government may be throwing good money after bad by using taxpayers' money to bail out the failing banks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to announce that you want to compete for something, be considered for a job, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the sixth candidate to throw his hat into the ring for the top job in the organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend a lot of money, especially in a way that shows people you are not worried about money:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite the biggest recession in over a decade, city professionals still seem to have plenty of money to throw around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to solve a problem or make something successful by spending a lot of money, rather than, for example, having new ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "The government will have to throw money at any problems to ensure the site is built on time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to waste money by spending it on something that will never be a success or make any profit:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors threw money down the drain by making regular contributions to the failed pension plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a way that emphasizes how much power or authority you have:",
        "examples": [
          "The board didn't like the way majority shareholders were throwing their weight around."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use your power to support a project, an idea, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Senior politicians threw their weight behind the charity's campaign."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thrumming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a continuous low sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The engine was thrumming steadily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play a guitar or similar stringed instrument in a way that makes a rhythm:",
        "examples": [
          "He can thrum a guitar, but he's not Jimmy Hendrix."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous low sound:",
        "examples": [
          "the steady thrum of horses galloping"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thrust": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push suddenly and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "She thrust the money into his hand.",
          "They thrust a microphone in front of me and fired questions at me.",
          "She thrust the papers at me (= towards me).",
          "The bodyguards thrust past the crowd to get at the cameraman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main idea, subject, or opinion that is discussed or written about:",
        "examples": [
          "The main thrust of her argument was that women are compromised by the demands of childcare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong push",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the driving force produced by, for example, an aircraft engine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push suddenly and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She thrust the money into his hand.",
          "[ I ] He thrust at me with a stick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and strong push:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a sword thrust",
          "[ C ] fig. The thrust (= main point) of her argument was the schools need improvement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Thrust is also the force produced by an engine that pushes in one direction.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thrusting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push suddenly and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "She thrust the money into his hand.",
          "They thrust a microphone in front of me and fired questions at me.",
          "She thrust the papers at me (= towards me).",
          "The bodyguards thrust past the crowd to get at the cameraman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main idea, subject, or opinion that is discussed or written about:",
        "examples": [
          "The main thrust of her argument was that women are compromised by the demands of childcare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong push",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the driving force produced by, for example, an aircraft engine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push suddenly and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She thrust the money into his hand.",
          "[ I ] He thrust at me with a stick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and strong push:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a sword thrust",
          "[ C ] fig. The thrust (= main point) of her argument was the schools need improvement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Thrust is also the force produced by an engine that pushes in one direction.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thrusts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push suddenly and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "She thrust the money into his hand.",
          "They thrust a microphone in front of me and fired questions at me.",
          "She thrust the papers at me (= towards me).",
          "The bodyguards thrust past the crowd to get at the cameraman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main idea, subject, or opinion that is discussed or written about:",
        "examples": [
          "The main thrust of her argument was that women are compromised by the demands of childcare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong push",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the driving force produced by, for example, an aircraft engine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push suddenly and strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She thrust the money into his hand.",
          "[ I ] He thrust at me with a stick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and strong push:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a sword thrust",
          "[ C ] fig. The thrust (= main point) of her argument was the schools need improvement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Thrust is also the force produced by an engine that pushes in one direction.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thud": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sound that is made when something heavy falls or hits something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The boy fell to the ground with a thud.",
          "I could hear the thud of horses' hoofs down the dirt road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall or hit something with a heavy sound:",
        "examples": [
          "A small ball thudded to the ground close by.",
          "The soldiers marched along the street, boots thudding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sound made when something heavy hits a hard surface:",
        "examples": [
          "the thud of boots on the stairs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thudding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thuds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sound that is made when something heavy falls or hits something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The boy fell to the ground with a thud.",
          "I could hear the thud of horses' hoofs down the dirt road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall or hit something with a heavy sound:",
        "examples": [
          "A small ball thudded to the ground close by.",
          "The soldiers marched along the street, boots thudding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sound made when something heavy hits a hard surface:",
        "examples": [
          "the thud of boots on the stairs"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thug": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who acts violently, especially to commit a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Some thugs smashed his windows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who acts violently, esp. a criminal:",
        "examples": [
          "Some thugs smashed his windows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thugs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who acts violently, especially to commit a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "Some thugs smashed his windows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who acts violently, esp. a criminal:",
        "examples": [
          "Some thugs smashed his windows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thumb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the short, thick finger on the side of your hand that makes it possible to hold and pick things up easily",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stand near the edge of a road and hold out your hand with the thumb raised as a signal for a vehicle to stop and take you somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "thumb a lift to We thumbed a lift to London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show no respect, or to raise the end of your thumb to the end of your nose to show that you do not respect someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He has thumbed his nose at authority all his life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the short finger that is at an angle to the other fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "How did you cut your thumb?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an idea, project, etc. gets the thumbs down, it is not approved:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposal was given the thumbs down at the board meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be approved:",
        "examples": [
          "The controversial merger got the thumbs up from investors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thumbs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the short, thick finger on the side of your hand that makes it possible to hold and pick things up easily",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stand near the edge of a road and hold out your hand with the thumb raised as a signal for a vehicle to stop and take you somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "thumb a lift to We thumbed a lift to London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show no respect, or to raise the end of your thumb to the end of your nose to show that you do not respect someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He has thumbed his nose at authority all his life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the short finger that is at an angle to the other fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "How did you cut your thumb?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an idea, project, etc. gets the thumbs down, it is not approved:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposal was given the thumbs down at the board meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be approved:",
        "examples": [
          "The controversial merger got the thumbs up from investors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thump": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit something and cause a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "thump on Someone was thumping on the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone with your fist (= closed hand):",
        "examples": [
          "He thumped him in the face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your head thumps, you can feel pain in strong beats in your head:",
        "examples": [
          "When I woke up my mouth was dry and my head was thumping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your heart thumps, it beats more strongly and quickly than usual, because of exercise, fear, or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "She stood outside his room, her heart thumping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of something heavy hitting something:",
        "examples": [
          "She fell to the floor with a thump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of thumping someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone a thump If he does that again I'm going to give him a thump (= hit him with my closed hand)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something, making a soft, heavy noise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He thumped his chest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thumping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very big or important:",
        "examples": [
          "a thumping defeat/victory",
          "They won by a thumping majority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bad headache that is felt in strong, painful beats",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely or importantly:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not carrying that thumping great thing around with me!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thumps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to hit something and cause a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "thump on Someone was thumping on the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit someone with your fist (= closed hand):",
        "examples": [
          "He thumped him in the face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your head thumps, you can feel pain in strong beats in your head:",
        "examples": [
          "When I woke up my mouth was dry and my head was thumping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your heart thumps, it beats more strongly and quickly than usual, because of exercise, fear, or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "She stood outside his room, her heart thumping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of something heavy hitting something:",
        "examples": [
          "She fell to the floor with a thump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of thumping someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone a thump If he does that again I'm going to give him a thump (= hit him with my closed hand)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something, making a soft, heavy noise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He thumped his chest."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thunder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sudden loud noise that comes from the sky especially during a storm:",
        "examples": [
          "a clap of thunder",
          "thunder and lightning"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous loud noise:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't hear what he was saying over the thunder of the waterfall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When it thunders, a loud noise comes from the sky:",
        "examples": [
          "The sky grew dark and it started to thunder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move, making a lot of noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The train thundered past, shaking the whole house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shout angrily:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"I never want to see you here again!\" he thundered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sudden, loud noise that comes after a flash of lightning:",
        "examples": [
          "a clap of thunder"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce thunder after a flash of lightning:",
        "examples": [
          "The sky grew dark and it started to thunder.",
          "The horses thundered past (= moved making a lot of noise), shaking the house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thunderbolt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flash of lightning and the sound of thunder together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an announcement, event, or idea that is completely unexpected or shocking:",
        "examples": [
          "The news of the layoffs was a thunderbolt that left us all reeling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flash of lightning, esp. with the sound of thunder",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thunderclap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a single loud sound of thunder",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single, loud sound of thunder",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thundering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very loud, deep noise:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the thundering of the guns all night.",
          "I felt the thundering of hooves and then saw Kate galloping to my rescue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very loud:",
        "examples": [
          "Suddenly there was the noise of thundering hooves, and total confusion.",
          "This is an exhilarating trip, with the road twisting up the valley past thundering waterfalls."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thunderous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely loud:",
        "examples": [
          "thunderous applause",
          "a thunderous reception"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very loud:",
        "examples": [
          "thunderous applause"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thunderstorm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a storm with thunder and lightning and usually heavy rain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rain storm with thunder and lightning",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thunderstorms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a storm with thunder and lightning and usually heavy rain",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rain storm with thunder and lightning",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thunk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": ":",
        "examples": [
          "The suitcase fell off the end of the conveyor belt with a thunk.",
          "It sounded like driving on a flat tyre. Thunk, thunk, thunk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall or hit something with a low heavy sound, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The ball didn't bounce. It just thunked to the floor.",
          "He thunked down the wheelbarrow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thursday": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Wednesday and before Friday:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm getting my hair cut after work on Thursday.",
          "The shops stay open late on Thursdays.",
          "Bye! See you next Thursday!",
          "Do you remember that book we were talking about last Thursday?",
          "This year my birthday is on a Thursday.",
          "Thursday morning/afternoon/evening/night"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Wednesday and before Friday",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thursdays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Wednesday and before Friday:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm getting my hair cut after work on Thursday.",
          "The shops stay open late on Thursdays.",
          "Bye! See you next Thursday!",
          "Do you remember that book we were talking about last Thursday?",
          "This year my birthday is on a Thursday.",
          "Thursday morning/afternoon/evening/night"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Wednesday and before Friday",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "Bend from the waist, thus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with this result:",
        "examples": [
          "They planned to reduce staff and thus to cut costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as far as this or until now:",
        "examples": [
          "We haven't had any problems thus far."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in this way, or with this result:",
        "examples": [
          "This plan will reduce waste, and thus cut costs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thusly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "He summed up the challenge thusly: \"The team has a big mountain to climb.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thwacks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the short, loud sound of something like a stick hitting a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard the thwack of the whip against the horse's side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something, making a short, loud sound",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thwarted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop something from happening or someone from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our holiday plans were thwarted by the airline pilots' strike"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "thyme": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a herb used in cooking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an herb with sweet-smelling leaves that is used to flavor foods in cooking",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "thyroid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a gland (= an organ) in the front of the neck that is involved in controlling the way the body develops and works",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the thyroid gland:",
        "examples": [
          "Thyroid deficiency means that the thyroid gland is producing too little thyroid hormone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ti": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the seventh note in the sol-fa musical scale:",
        "examples": [
          "The names of the notes in the diatonic scale are do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, and do.",
          "She assigns each note in the classic \"do re mi fa so la te do\" scheme a number from one to eight.",
          "Initially there were six notes, with si being added later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for thanks in advance: used in an email when you ask someone for information or want them to do something for you",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "She has not suffered an actual stroke but a series of small minor strokes called TIAs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tiara": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of metal in the shape of half a circle decorated with jewels (= precious stones) that is worn on the head by a woman, especially a queen, etc., at very formal social occasions",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of jewelry worn on the head by a woman at very formal social occasions",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tibet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a region in East Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tibetan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to Tibet, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Tibet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a language spoken in Tibet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tibia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the large bone at the front of the lower leg",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and uncontrolled small movement, especially of the face, especially because of a nervous illness",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sudden and uncontrolled small movements, especially of the face, often because of a nervous illness:",
        "examples": [
          "The article gives advice on what to tell parents when their child first starts ticcing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, small, uncontrollable movement, esp. of the face:",
        "examples": [
          "He developed a tic when he was nervous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mark (✓) that shows that something is correct or has been done:",
        "examples": [
          "put a tick by/against Put a tick by/against the names of the people who have accepted the invitation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very short time:",
        "examples": [
          "hold on/hang on a tick Hold on/Hang on a tick - I'm not quite ready.",
          "be with you in a/two/etc. ticks I'll be with you in a tick/in two ticks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound clocks and watches make every second",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you buy something on tick, you pay for it later:",
        "examples": [
          "It's tempting to buy all of this stuff on tick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small creature like a spider that lives on and sucks the blood of other animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a clock or watch ticks, it makes a sound every second:",
        "examples": [
          "The ticking of the clock kept her awake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark something with a tick:",
        "examples": [
          "tick something (off) Tick (off) each item on the list as you complete it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a quiet, short, regularly repeated sound like that made by a clock:",
        "examples": [
          "That clock ticks too loudly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of several types of very small animals that suck the blood of other animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quiet, short, regularly repeated sound:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear the ticks of the passing seconds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol that shows something is correct or has been done or approved:",
        "examples": [
          "Put a tick in the column that applies to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smallest amount by which interest rates, share prices, etc. can rise or fall:",
        "examples": [
          "March gilt futures settled lower by 19 ticks at 109.83."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movement of a value such as an interest rate or share price when it rises or falls:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts said companies can't be expected to calculate every tick in the market.",
          "There has been an encouraging upward tick in private sector earnings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you buy something on tick, you agree to pay for it later:",
        "examples": [
          "The contracts were bought on tick, with just 7% of the cost put up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a symbol next to a statement, figure, etc. to show that it is correct, has been done or approved, or is the thing you choose:",
        "examples": [
          "For information on funding tick box F10."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the right qualities to be a good choice or solution:",
        "examples": [
          "This rescue deal ticks all the right boxes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ticked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a clock or watch ticks, it makes a sound every second:",
        "examples": [
          "The ticking of the clock kept her awake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark something with a tick:",
        "examples": [
          "tick something (off) Tick (off) each item on the list as you complete it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ticker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a heart",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a moving area on a screen that shows changing information such as news or share prices:",
        "examples": [
          "A stock ticker runs along the screen, so that you can check your portfolio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic screen that shows share prices on a particular stock market:",
        "examples": [
          "A stock ticker runs along one wall, so that you can check your portfolio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the letters that are used to refer to a company's shares on a stock market:",
        "examples": [
          "SepraChem Sterling trades on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol SEST."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ticket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper or card given to someone, usually to show that they have paid for an event, journey, or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a concert ticket",
          "a train/bus/plane ticket",
          "a lottery/raffle ticket",
          "a ticket office",
          "a ticket collector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of card or paper that is put on an object to show its size or price:",
        "examples": [
          "a price ticket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a note telling you that you must pay some money as a punishment for not obeying a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "a parking ticket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the people representing a particular political party in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "the Republican/Democratic ticket",
          "In this election there will definitely be a woman on the Democratic ticket.",
          "Bush and Cheney won re-election in 2004 against a Democratic ticket of John Kerry and John Edwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the policies that are supported by a political party or a person competing in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "The President was elected on a ticket of restoring the rule of law.",
          "Twice he stood for parliament on an educational reform ticket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request sent online or by phone for help with a problem with a website, computer system, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "If you still need assistance after reading the information in this section, simply raise a ticket in the CONTACT US section of the website.",
          "Two weeks ago I put in a ticket asking if I could change my caller ID.",
          "They are pretty good about replying to you if you have emailed them and/or opened a ticket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell tickets for an event; to provide someone with a ticket:",
        "examples": [
          "Only passengers who were ticketed on that particular flight will receive a refund.",
          "UK It's an all-ticketed game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a ticket to someone who has broken a traffic law:",
        "examples": [
          "Charles was ticketed for speeding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small card that shows that the person holding it has paid for an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "an airline/train ticket",
          "a movie/concert/theater ticket",
          "Have you bought your ticket yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official piece of paper that tells someone that a traffic law has been broken:",
        "examples": [
          "a speeding/parking ticket",
          "Carla got a ticket for making a U-turn on a bridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people from one political party who are trying to get elected at one time:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s running on the Democratic and Independent tickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a ticket to someone who has broken a traffic law:",
        "examples": [
          "Charles was ticketed for speeding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a printed piece of paper or card which shows that you have paid to go on a trip, see a film, go to an event, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Customers who buy their tickets online will receive a 10% discount.",
          "The tickets sold out within minutes.",
          "a ticket to sth Two tickets to a Broadway show are included in the price.",
          "a ticket for sth Tickets for the concert go on sale tomorrow.",
          "Fans worry that the club's new owners will raise ticket prices.",
          "The show has already made €2m in advance ticket sales.",
          "ticket office/counter/machine Tickets can be purchased online or from the ticket office at the station.",
          "bus/plane/train ticket",
          "cinema/concert/theatre ticket",
          "advance/season ticket",
          "cheap/discounted/free ticket",
          "non-refundable/refundable tickets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of card put on clothes, furniture, or other goods in stores which shows the price, size, and other details:",
        "examples": [
          "Check the price on the ticket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two or more politicians that the public can vote for together in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "on the ticket They hope that having her on the ticket will appeal to women voters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a police officer, etc. tickets a person or their vehicle, they give or send a piece of paper saying the person must pay money because of an offence they have committed:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of drivers ticketed for speeding offences increased again last year.",
          "He has authority to ticket vehicles with expired tax stickers parked on his land."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ticketed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a ticketed event is one that you must have a ticket for:",
        "examples": [
          "Prices for ticketed events range from $20 to $150."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a ticket for a particular trip, event, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The security measure matches luggage to ticketed passengers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tickets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of paper or card given to someone, usually to show that they have paid for an event, journey, or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a concert ticket",
          "a train/bus/plane ticket",
          "a lottery/raffle ticket",
          "a ticket office",
          "a ticket collector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of card or paper that is put on an object to show its size or price:",
        "examples": [
          "a price ticket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a note telling you that you must pay some money as a punishment for not obeying a rule or law:",
        "examples": [
          "a parking ticket"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the people representing a particular political party in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "the Republican/Democratic ticket",
          "In this election there will definitely be a woman on the Democratic ticket.",
          "Bush and Cheney won re-election in 2004 against a Democratic ticket of John Kerry and John Edwards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the policies that are supported by a political party or a person competing in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "The President was elected on a ticket of restoring the rule of law.",
          "Twice he stood for parliament on an educational reform ticket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a request sent online or by phone for help with a problem with a website, computer system, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "If you still need assistance after reading the information in this section, simply raise a ticket in the CONTACT US section of the website.",
          "Two weeks ago I put in a ticket asking if I could change my caller ID.",
          "They are pretty good about replying to you if you have emailed them and/or opened a ticket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell tickets for an event; to provide someone with a ticket:",
        "examples": [
          "Only passengers who were ticketed on that particular flight will receive a refund.",
          "UK It's an all-ticketed game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a ticket to someone who has broken a traffic law:",
        "examples": [
          "Charles was ticketed for speeding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small card that shows that the person holding it has paid for an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "an airline/train ticket",
          "a movie/concert/theater ticket",
          "Have you bought your ticket yet?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official piece of paper that tells someone that a traffic law has been broken:",
        "examples": [
          "a speeding/parking ticket",
          "Carla got a ticket for making a U-turn on a bridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people from one political party who are trying to get elected at one time:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s running on the Democratic and Independent tickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a ticket to someone who has broken a traffic law:",
        "examples": [
          "Charles was ticketed for speeding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a printed piece of paper or card which shows that you have paid to go on a trip, see a film, go to an event, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Customers who buy their tickets online will receive a 10% discount.",
          "The tickets sold out within minutes.",
          "a ticket to sth Two tickets to a Broadway show are included in the price.",
          "a ticket for sth Tickets for the concert go on sale tomorrow.",
          "Fans worry that the club's new owners will raise ticket prices.",
          "The show has already made €2m in advance ticket sales.",
          "ticket office/counter/machine Tickets can be purchased online or from the ticket office at the station.",
          "bus/plane/train ticket",
          "cinema/concert/theatre ticket",
          "advance/season ticket",
          "cheap/discounted/free ticket",
          "non-refundable/refundable tickets"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of card put on clothes, furniture, or other goods in stores which shows the price, size, and other details:",
        "examples": [
          "Check the price on the ticket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two or more politicians that the public can vote for together in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "on the ticket They hope that having her on the ticket will appeal to women voters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a police officer, etc. tickets a person or their vehicle, they give or send a piece of paper saying the person must pay money because of an offence they have committed:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of drivers ticketed for speeding offences increased again last year.",
          "He has authority to ticket vehicles with expired tax stickers parked on his land."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ticking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong cotton material, usually with stripes, that is used to cover bed mattresses (= that you lie on) or pillows (= that you lay your head on):",
        "examples": [
          "The mattresses and ticking for them were ordered from a local maker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the repeated short sound made by clocks and watches, or the action of making this sound :",
        "examples": [
          "ticking of The only sound in the room was the loud ticking of the clock on the mantelpiece.",
          "He thought he heard ticking coming from the device."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tickle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to touch someone lightly with your fingers, making them slightly uncomfortable and often making them laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop! You're tickling me!",
          "I tickled her feet and she laughed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a part of the body tickles, or if something tickles it, it feels slightly uncomfortable and you want to rub it:",
        "examples": [
          "My nose is tickling, I think I'm going to sneeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something tickles you, you find it funny or it makes you happy:",
        "examples": [
          "be tickled pink old-fashioned I was tickled pink (= very happy) to hear the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tickle a person or an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog was lying on his back, waiting for me to give him a tickle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant feeling in your throat that makes you want to cough",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch someone in a way that causes a slightly uncomfortable physical feeling which makes you laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "She tickled his feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant feeling in your throat that might make you cough",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tickled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch someone lightly with your fingers, making them slightly uncomfortable and often making them laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop! You're tickling me!",
          "I tickled her feet and she laughed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a part of the body tickles, or if something tickles it, it feels slightly uncomfortable and you want to rub it:",
        "examples": [
          "My nose is tickling, I think I'm going to sneeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something tickles you, you find it funny or it makes you happy:",
        "examples": [
          "be tickled pink old-fashioned I was tickled pink (= very happy) to hear the news."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tickles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to touch someone lightly with your fingers, making them slightly uncomfortable and often making them laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop! You're tickling me!",
          "I tickled her feet and she laughed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a part of the body tickles, or if something tickles it, it feels slightly uncomfortable and you want to rub it:",
        "examples": [
          "My nose is tickling, I think I'm going to sneeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something tickles you, you find it funny or it makes you happy:",
        "examples": [
          "be tickled pink old-fashioned I was tickled pink (= very happy) to hear the news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tickle a person or an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "The dog was lying on his back, waiting for me to give him a tickle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant feeling in your throat that makes you want to cough",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch someone in a way that causes a slightly uncomfortable physical feeling which makes you laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "She tickled his feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant feeling in your throat that might make you cough",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tickling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch someone lightly with your fingers, making them slightly uncomfortable and often making them laugh:",
        "examples": [
          "Stop! You're tickling me!",
          "I tickled her feet and she laughed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a part of the body tickles, or if something tickles it, it feels slightly uncomfortable and you want to rub it:",
        "examples": [
          "My nose is tickling, I think I'm going to sneeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something tickles you, you find it funny or it makes you happy:",
        "examples": [
          "be tickled pink old-fashioned I was tickled pink (= very happy) to hear the news."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ticklish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you are ticklish, you quickly feel uncomfortable when someone lightly touches your skin to make you laugh.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ticklish situation is one that needs to be dealt with carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "This leaves me with the ticklish job of explaining to Debbie that she is not invited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quick to laugh if someone lightly touches your skin:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you ticklish?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ticklish situation is one that needs to be dealt with carefully.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ticks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mark (✓) that shows that something is correct or has been done:",
        "examples": [
          "put a tick by/against Put a tick by/against the names of the people who have accepted the invitation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very short time:",
        "examples": [
          "hold on/hang on a tick Hold on/Hang on a tick - I'm not quite ready.",
          "be with you in a/two/etc. ticks I'll be with you in a tick/in two ticks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound clocks and watches make every second",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you buy something on tick, you pay for it later:",
        "examples": [
          "It's tempting to buy all of this stuff on tick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small creature like a spider that lives on and sucks the blood of other animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a clock or watch ticks, it makes a sound every second:",
        "examples": [
          "The ticking of the clock kept her awake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to mark something with a tick:",
        "examples": [
          "tick something (off) Tick (off) each item on the list as you complete it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a quiet, short, regularly repeated sound like that made by a clock:",
        "examples": [
          "That clock ticks too loudly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of several types of very small animals that suck the blood of other animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quiet, short, regularly repeated sound:",
        "examples": [
          "I could hear the ticks of the passing seconds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol that shows something is correct or has been done or approved:",
        "examples": [
          "Put a tick in the column that applies to you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smallest amount by which interest rates, share prices, etc. can rise or fall:",
        "examples": [
          "March gilt futures settled lower by 19 ticks at 109.83."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movement of a value such as an interest rate or share price when it rises or falls:",
        "examples": [
          "Analysts said companies can't be expected to calculate every tick in the market.",
          "There has been an encouraging upward tick in private sector earnings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if you buy something on tick, you agree to pay for it later:",
        "examples": [
          "The contracts were bought on tick, with just 7% of the cost put up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a symbol next to a statement, figure, etc. to show that it is correct, has been done or approved, or is the thing you choose:",
        "examples": [
          "For information on funding tick box F10."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the right qualities to be a good choice or solution:",
        "examples": [
          "This rescue deal ticks all the right boxes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tidal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the tide:",
        "examples": [
          "a tidal river"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with, or influenced or powered by, the rise and fall of the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "a tidal river"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tidbit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of interesting information, or a small dish of pleasant-tasting food:",
        "examples": [
          "Our guide gave us some interesting tidbits about the history of the castle.",
          "Grandma always has a few tidbits for the children if they're visiting at lunchtime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of interesting information, or a small item of food:",
        "examples": [
          "We learned all sorts of historical tidbits.",
          "She feeds her dog tidbits from the dinner table."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tide": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the rise and fall of the sea that happens twice every day:",
        "examples": [
          "high/low tide",
          "The tide is out/in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noticeable change in a situation or increase in a particular type of behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "We must look for ways of stemming (= stopping) the rising tide of protest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Yuletide"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rise and fall of the sea that happens twice every day:",
        "examples": [
          "high/low tide"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tide is also any large change in something, esp. an increase in the amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The tide of public opinion is turning against the president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tides": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the rise and fall of the sea that happens twice every day:",
        "examples": [
          "high/low tide",
          "The tide is out/in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a noticeable change in a situation or increase in a particular type of behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "We must look for ways of stemming (= stopping) the rising tide of protest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Yuletide"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rise and fall of the sea that happens twice every day:",
        "examples": [
          "high/low tide"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tide is also any large change in something, esp. an increase in the amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The tide of public opinion is turning against the president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tidings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "news:",
        "examples": [
          "tidings of great joy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tidy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having everything ordered and arranged in the right place, or liking to keep things like this:",
        "examples": [
          "The house was clean and tidy.",
          "My flatmate isn't very tidy.",
          "neat and tidy",
          "a tidy solution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of amounts of money) large:",
        "examples": [
          "His business deals make him a tidy sum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small container for a few objects, that makes it easier for you to keep your desk, car, etc. tidy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a place or a collection of things tidy:",
        "examples": [
          "Tidy (up) these papers before you leave, please.",
          "I'm tired of asking you to tidy your room (up).",
          "Have you tidied up yet, kids?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of appearance or behavior) neat:",
        "examples": [
          "a tidy house"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of amounts of money) large:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a tidy sum/profit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tidying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a place or a collection of things tidy:",
        "examples": [
          "Tidy (up) these papers before you leave, please.",
          "I'm tired of asking you to tidy your room (up).",
          "Have you tidied up yet, kids?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fasten together two ends of a piece of string or other long, thin material, or to (cause to) hold together with a long, thin piece of string, material, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you tie this piece of string for me?",
          "This skirt ties at the waist.",
          "tie something in something She tied the ribbon tightly in a bow/knot.",
          "tie something back I tie my hair back when it's hot.",
          "tie something (up) Tie (up) your shoelaces, or you'll trip over them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to relate to or connect to:",
        "examples": [
          "be tied to Is the allergy tied to dairy products, for example?",
          "tie something up with something Can you tie his behaviour up with anything that's happened recently?",
          "The Republicans are trying to tie the funding up with this bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish at the same time or score the same number of points, etc. in a competition as someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "tie (for) Jane and I tied (for first place) in the spelling test.",
          "tie with We tied with a team from the south in the championships."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a curved line over or under two musical notes to show that they must be played as if they are one note:",
        "examples": [
          "Bartók's score contains many long tied notes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin piece of material that is worn under a shirt collar, especially by men, and tied in a knot at the front:",
        "examples": [
          "He always wears a jacket and tie to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any piece of string, plastic, metal, etc. that is used to fasten or hold together something:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you see the ties for the rubbish bags in the cupboard?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the friendly feelings that people have for other people, or special connections with places:",
        "examples": [
          "family ties Family ties are weaker if you move a long way away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which two or more people finish at the same time or score the same number of points:",
        "examples": [
          "tie for It's a tie for first place.",
          "They have changed the scoring system because there have been too many ties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved line written over or under musical notes to show that they must be played as if they are one note:",
        "examples": [
          "The minim is joined to its neighbouring crotchet with a tie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten together two pieces of string or other long, thin material, or to hold together with string, rope, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] This dress ties at the back.",
          "[ T ] She tied the ribbon in a bow/knot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish at the same time or score the same number of points as someone or something else in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Jane and I tied for first place.",
          "The score is tied (up) at 3 to 3."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a connection or relationship between people, or a connection a person has with a place, interest, activity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a tie to the past",
          "Gray had close ties with other powerful politicians.",
          "He is a businessman and developer with strong ties to Beijing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin piece of material worn esp. by men which fits under a shirt collar, is tied in a knot, and hangs down the front of the shirt:",
        "examples": [
          "a silk tie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tie is also any piece of string, plastic, etc., used to hold together something:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you find the ties for the garbage bags?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of finishing at the same time or scoring the same number of points as someone or something else in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a tie for first place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect two things in a way that limits other possibilities:",
        "examples": [
          "tie sth to sth We now have the option of tying funding to environmental conditions.",
          "Pay and promotions in the organization are tied to performance.",
          "tie sb to sth Many of the bank's employees were tied to their jobs because they were worried about losing their pension schemes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the same score or level in a game, competition, or comparison, or to make the scores the same:",
        "examples": [
          "tie for first/second/last, etc. place Frederick and Fairfax counties each reported 4.2% job growth, tying for 18th place in the US as a whole.",
          "tie the score/record The temperature in the afternoon hit 97 degrees, tying the record for June 2."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a personal or financial connection or relationship between people, organizations, countries, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "ties with sb/sth He makes no apologies for his ties with the failed bank.",
          "The two leading bidders have close ties with American media groups.",
          "break/cut/sever ties One of the world's biggest hotel operators severed its ties with the popular travel website.",
          "diplomatic/economic/political ties The president urged governments worldwide to break diplomatic ties with the oppressive regime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long thin piece of material that is worn under a shirt collar, especially by men, and tied in a knot at the front:",
        "examples": [
          "Men are expected to wear a suit and tie in the office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fasten together two ends of a piece of string or other long, thin material, or to (cause to) hold together with a long, thin piece of string, material, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you tie this piece of string for me?",
          "This skirt ties at the waist.",
          "tie something in something She tied the ribbon tightly in a bow/knot.",
          "tie something back I tie my hair back when it's hot.",
          "tie something (up) Tie (up) your shoelaces, or you'll trip over them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to relate to or connect to:",
        "examples": [
          "be tied to Is the allergy tied to dairy products, for example?",
          "tie something up with something Can you tie his behaviour up with anything that's happened recently?",
          "The Republicans are trying to tie the funding up with this bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish at the same time or score the same number of points, etc. in a competition as someone or something else:",
        "examples": [
          "tie (for) Jane and I tied (for first place) in the spelling test.",
          "tie with We tied with a team from the south in the championships."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write a curved line over or under two musical notes to show that they must be played as if they are one note:",
        "examples": [
          "Bartók's score contains many long tied notes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin piece of material that is worn under a shirt collar, especially by men, and tied in a knot at the front:",
        "examples": [
          "He always wears a jacket and tie to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any piece of string, plastic, metal, etc. that is used to fasten or hold together something:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you see the ties for the rubbish bags in the cupboard?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the friendly feelings that people have for other people, or special connections with places:",
        "examples": [
          "family ties Family ties are weaker if you move a long way away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which two or more people finish at the same time or score the same number of points:",
        "examples": [
          "tie for It's a tie for first place.",
          "They have changed the scoring system because there have been too many ties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved line written over or under musical notes to show that they must be played as if they are one note:",
        "examples": [
          "The minim is joined to its neighbouring crotchet with a tie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fasten together two pieces of string or other long, thin material, or to hold together with string, rope, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] This dress ties at the back.",
          "[ T ] She tied the ribbon in a bow/knot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to finish at the same time or score the same number of points as someone or something else in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Jane and I tied for first place.",
          "The score is tied (up) at 3 to 3."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a connection or relationship between people, or a connection a person has with a place, interest, activity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a tie to the past",
          "Gray had close ties with other powerful politicians.",
          "He is a businessman and developer with strong ties to Beijing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin piece of material worn esp. by men which fits under a shirt collar, is tied in a knot, and hangs down the front of the shirt:",
        "examples": [
          "a silk tie"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tie is also any piece of string, plastic, etc., used to hold together something:",
        "examples": [
          "Can you find the ties for the garbage bags?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of finishing at the same time or scoring the same number of points as someone or something else in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a tie for first place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to connect two things in a way that limits other possibilities:",
        "examples": [
          "tie sth to sth We now have the option of tying funding to environmental conditions.",
          "Pay and promotions in the organization are tied to performance.",
          "tie sb to sth Many of the bank's employees were tied to their jobs because they were worried about losing their pension schemes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have the same score or level in a game, competition, or comparison, or to make the scores the same:",
        "examples": [
          "tie for first/second/last, etc. place Frederick and Fairfax counties each reported 4.2% job growth, tying for 18th place in the US as a whole.",
          "tie the score/record The temperature in the afternoon hit 97 degrees, tying the record for June 2."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a personal or financial connection or relationship between people, organizations, countries, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "ties with sb/sth He makes no apologies for his ties with the failed bank.",
          "The two leading bidders have close ties with American media groups.",
          "break/cut/sever ties One of the world's biggest hotel operators severed its ties with the popular travel website.",
          "diplomatic/economic/political ties The president urged governments worldwide to break diplomatic ties with the oppressive regime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long thin piece of material that is worn under a shirt collar, especially by men, and tied in a knot at the front:",
        "examples": [
          "Men are expected to wear a suit and tie in the office."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of several layers or levels:",
        "examples": [
          "We sat in one of the upper tiers of the football stands.",
          "My wedding cake had four tiers, each supported by small pillars.",
          "I don't understand why you think we need yet another tier of management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange or organize something in tiers:",
        "examples": [
          "The seats in the theatre were steeply tiered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several layers or levels:",
        "examples": [
          "We sat in one of the upper tiers of the stadium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several levels of importance, quality, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Only the upper tier of investors profits from the current economy.",
          "bottom/higher/middle tier"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the levels of management in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The redundancies will only affect the top three tiers of management."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tiers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of several layers or levels:",
        "examples": [
          "We sat in one of the upper tiers of the football stands.",
          "My wedding cake had four tiers, each supported by small pillars.",
          "I don't understand why you think we need yet another tier of management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange or organize something in tiers:",
        "examples": [
          "The seats in the theatre were steeply tiered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several layers or levels:",
        "examples": [
          "We sat in one of the upper tiers of the stadium."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several levels of importance, quality, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Only the upper tier of investors profits from the current economy.",
          "bottom/higher/middle tier"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the levels of management in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The redundancies will only affect the top three tiers of management."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the friendly feelings that people have for other people, or special connections with places:",
        "examples": [
          "family ties Family ties are weaker if you move a long way away.",
          "ties with I no longer feel any ties with my home town.",
          "diplomatic ties He urged governments worldwide to break diplomatic ties with the new regime.",
          "close ties Democrats have always had close ties to the entertainment industry.",
          "Eventually, he reached the decision that it would be better to sever all ties with the club.",
          "The two countries will be discussing ways to forge closer trade ties."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tiff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a slight argument:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you two had a lovers' tiff?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight argument:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a little tiff over whose turn it was to walk the dog."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tiger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large wild animal of the cat family with yellowish-orange fur with black lines that lives in parts of Asia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to someone who is very determined and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "Her colleagues saw her as a tiger who would stop at nothing in pursuit of her goals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, wild cat that has yellow-orange fur with thick lines of black fur",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tigers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large wild animal of the cat family with yellowish-orange fur with black lines that lives in parts of Asia",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to someone who is very determined and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "Her colleagues saw her as a tiger who would stop at nothing in pursuit of her goals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, wild cat that has yellow-orange fur with thick lines of black fur",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(held or kept together) firmly or closely:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't untie the knot - it's too tight.",
          "This lid is on very tight.",
          "The people stood talking in tight groups.",
          "Hold on tight when we go around the corner.",
          "Check that windows and doors are shut tight (= completely closed) before you leave.",
          "The plastic cover was stretched tight (= stretched as much as it could be) across the tank.",
          "tight squeeze It is a tight squeeze on some trains, the General Manager acknowledged (= passengers are packed closely together)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Clothes or shoes that are tight fit the body too closely and are uncomfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "That jacket's too tight - you need a bigger size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tight feeling is an uncomfortable feeling of pressure in part of your body, caused by illness, fear, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people experienced tight chests after exercising in areas of high pollution.",
          "If you have any symptoms such as itchy mouth or tight throat after eating nuts, stop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Tight muscles feel stiff and difficult to move:",
        "examples": [
          "If you sit for long periods, it can make your hamstring muscles very tight on the back of your thighs.",
          "Calf stretches can alleviate tight calves when walking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "looking or sounding as if you are angry, frightened, or nervous, and not relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "In a small, tight voice, she said, \"Help me, please.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Tight controls or rules severely limit what can happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Rules on what can be taken on board an aircraft have become tighter.",
          "tight security"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "curving sharply, not gradually or loosely:",
        "examples": [
          "tight bend He lost control of his car on a tight bend.",
          "tight circle The whales were swimming in a tight circle.",
          "tight curl She was instantly recognizable with her short, tight curls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a race, competition, election, etc. is tight, the people, teams, or organizations involved are of a similar standard and equally likely to be successful. :",
        "examples": [
          "tight race The new governor was elected after an unexpectedly tight race.",
          "The race was extremely tight with the lead changing twice in the last 250m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If time or money is tight, there is only just enough of it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sorry I can't stay for a chat, time's really tight.",
          "They're raising three kids on one small salary so money is very tight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unwilling to spend money:",
        "examples": [
          "He was too tight to pay for a taxi so we had to walk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having drunk too much alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "Jim, you're tight!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people are tight, they know each other very well and like each other a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "The two of them were pretty tight at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a group of musicians is tight or plays tight music, they play in a controlled way:",
        "examples": [
          "The band was really tight tonight.",
          "They specialize in tight, three-minute pop songs.",
          "Expect one of the tightest musical performances you've ever seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(held or kept together) firmly or closely:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to wrap the bandage tight enough so that it really supports your ankle.",
          "Make sure the door is shut tight (= completely closed) before you leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Clothes that are tight fit the body closely, sometimes so closely that they are uncomfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a tight black skirt.",
          "These shoes feel a bit tight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say about two people that they are tight, you mean they are close friends.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of time or money) available in limited amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Arnold has a very tight schedule today and I don’t know if he can see you.",
          "We’re on a tight budget and can’t afford to eat out much.",
          "Parking is very tight on weekdays around here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strongly controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "Security was tight at the meeting between the two leaders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of situations) difficult or hard to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "We were in a tight financial situation.",
          "I was in a tight spot (= difficult situation) and wasn’t sure what I should do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a competition, tight means close, with the competitors almost even:",
        "examples": [
          "He was involved in a very tight race for governor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "controlled very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "tight controls/security/restrictions The talks were held amid tight security in London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if money or time is tight, there is only just enough of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Finances are tight and no university has spare cash.",
          "tight budget/deadline/schedule We're working to a very tight schedule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if there is a tight market, there is not as much of something available as is wanted or needed:",
        "examples": [
          "They should not restrict so much land in an already tight and overpriced housing market.",
          "A tight labor market is an employer's nightmare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control something, especially spending, in a very careful way:",
        "examples": [
          "The chancellor was urged to keep a tight rein on public finances."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tighten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become tighter or to make something become tighter, firmer, or less easy to move:",
        "examples": [
          "Tighten the straps so they don't rub.",
          "As he struggled, the ropes tightened even more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to strongly control something:",
        "examples": [
          "Security was tightened at US embassies around the world.",
          "The government moved to tighten the rules on toxic substances in the air.",
          "[ M ] Our team will have to tighten up its defense if we want to win."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less easily available:",
        "examples": [
          "The government plans to tighten credit and slow the growth of the money supply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something tighter, firmer, or less easy to move:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] You’ve got to tighten the laces of your ice skates.",
          "[ I ] His arms tightened around her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a rule, system, or law stronger and more difficult to ignore:",
        "examples": [
          "tighten controls/rules/regulation There were renewed calls to tighten controls on imported products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "limiting the amount of money that people and companies are able to borrow or spend, for example, by increasing interest rates:",
        "examples": [
          "Central banks were expected to respond by tightening monetary policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a market tightens, there becomes less of something available than is wanted or needed:",
        "examples": [
          "The global market for nurses is tightening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend less money than usual for a period of time because you do not have as much money:",
        "examples": [
          "The major supermarkets have started a price war as customers tighten their belts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tightening": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of limiting the amount of money that people and companies are able to borrow or spend, for example by increasing interest rates:",
        "examples": [
          "credit/fiscal/monetary tightening There is pressure on the Bank of England to increase the pace of monetary tightening.",
          "A tightening of US monetary policy has always produced a major slowdown in the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of making a rule, system, or law stronger and more difficult to ignore:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a tightening of controls over domestic media and the internet.",
          "The regulator is expected to announce a tightening up of the rules."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in a market where there is less of something available than is wanted or needed:",
        "examples": [
          "The supply and demand pendulum for some metals has swung so far that further tightening of the market seems inevitable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tightens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to become tighter or to make something become tighter, firmer, or less easy to move:",
        "examples": [
          "Tighten the straps so they don't rub.",
          "As he struggled, the ropes tightened even more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to strongly control something:",
        "examples": [
          "Security was tightened at US embassies around the world.",
          "The government moved to tighten the rules on toxic substances in the air.",
          "[ M ] Our team will have to tighten up its defense if we want to win."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something less easily available:",
        "examples": [
          "The government plans to tighten credit and slow the growth of the money supply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something tighter, firmer, or less easy to move:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] You’ve got to tighten the laces of your ice skates.",
          "[ I ] His arms tightened around her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a rule, system, or law stronger and more difficult to ignore:",
        "examples": [
          "tighten controls/rules/regulation There were renewed calls to tighten controls on imported products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "limiting the amount of money that people and companies are able to borrow or spend, for example, by increasing interest rates:",
        "examples": [
          "Central banks were expected to respond by tightening monetary policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a market tightens, there becomes less of something available than is wanted or needed:",
        "examples": [
          "The global market for nurses is tightening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to spend less money than usual for a period of time because you do not have as much money:",
        "examples": [
          "The major supermarkets have started a price war as customers tighten their belts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tighter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(held or kept together) firmly or closely:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't untie the knot - it's too tight.",
          "This lid is on very tight.",
          "The people stood talking in tight groups.",
          "Hold on tight when we go around the corner.",
          "Check that windows and doors are shut tight (= completely closed) before you leave.",
          "The plastic cover was stretched tight (= stretched as much as it could be) across the tank.",
          "tight squeeze It is a tight squeeze on some trains, the General Manager acknowledged (= passengers are packed closely together)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Clothes or shoes that are tight fit the body too closely and are uncomfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "That jacket's too tight - you need a bigger size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tight feeling is an uncomfortable feeling of pressure in part of your body, caused by illness, fear, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people experienced tight chests after exercising in areas of high pollution.",
          "If you have any symptoms such as itchy mouth or tight throat after eating nuts, stop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Tight muscles feel stiff and difficult to move:",
        "examples": [
          "If you sit for long periods, it can make your hamstring muscles very tight on the back of your thighs.",
          "Calf stretches can alleviate tight calves when walking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "looking or sounding as if you are angry, frightened, or nervous, and not relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "In a small, tight voice, she said, \"Help me, please.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Tight controls or rules severely limit what can happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Rules on what can be taken on board an aircraft have become tighter.",
          "tight security"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "curving sharply, not gradually or loosely:",
        "examples": [
          "tight bend He lost control of his car on a tight bend.",
          "tight circle The whales were swimming in a tight circle.",
          "tight curl She was instantly recognizable with her short, tight curls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a race, competition, election, etc. is tight, the people, teams, or organizations involved are of a similar standard and equally likely to be successful. :",
        "examples": [
          "tight race The new governor was elected after an unexpectedly tight race.",
          "The race was extremely tight with the lead changing twice in the last 250m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If time or money is tight, there is only just enough of it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sorry I can't stay for a chat, time's really tight.",
          "They're raising three kids on one small salary so money is very tight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unwilling to spend money:",
        "examples": [
          "He was too tight to pay for a taxi so we had to walk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having drunk too much alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "Jim, you're tight!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people are tight, they know each other very well and like each other a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "The two of them were pretty tight at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a group of musicians is tight or plays tight music, they play in a controlled way:",
        "examples": [
          "The band was really tight tonight.",
          "They specialize in tight, three-minute pop songs.",
          "Expect one of the tightest musical performances you've ever seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(held or kept together) firmly or closely:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to wrap the bandage tight enough so that it really supports your ankle.",
          "Make sure the door is shut tight (= completely closed) before you leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Clothes that are tight fit the body closely, sometimes so closely that they are uncomfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a tight black skirt.",
          "These shoes feel a bit tight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say about two people that they are tight, you mean they are close friends.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of time or money) available in limited amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Arnold has a very tight schedule today and I don’t know if he can see you.",
          "We’re on a tight budget and can’t afford to eat out much.",
          "Parking is very tight on weekdays around here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strongly controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "Security was tight at the meeting between the two leaders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of situations) difficult or hard to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "We were in a tight financial situation.",
          "I was in a tight spot (= difficult situation) and wasn’t sure what I should do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a competition, tight means close, with the competitors almost even:",
        "examples": [
          "He was involved in a very tight race for governor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "controlled very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "tight controls/security/restrictions The talks were held amid tight security in London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if money or time is tight, there is only just enough of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Finances are tight and no university has spare cash.",
          "tight budget/deadline/schedule We're working to a very tight schedule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if there is a tight market, there is not as much of something available as is wanted or needed:",
        "examples": [
          "They should not restrict so much land in an already tight and overpriced housing market.",
          "A tight labor market is an employer's nightmare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control something, especially spending, in a very careful way:",
        "examples": [
          "The chancellor was urged to keep a tight rein on public finances."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tightest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(held or kept together) firmly or closely:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't untie the knot - it's too tight.",
          "This lid is on very tight.",
          "The people stood talking in tight groups.",
          "Hold on tight when we go around the corner.",
          "Check that windows and doors are shut tight (= completely closed) before you leave.",
          "The plastic cover was stretched tight (= stretched as much as it could be) across the tank.",
          "tight squeeze It is a tight squeeze on some trains, the General Manager acknowledged (= passengers are packed closely together)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Clothes or shoes that are tight fit the body too closely and are uncomfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "That jacket's too tight - you need a bigger size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tight feeling is an uncomfortable feeling of pressure in part of your body, caused by illness, fear, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people experienced tight chests after exercising in areas of high pollution.",
          "If you have any symptoms such as itchy mouth or tight throat after eating nuts, stop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Tight muscles feel stiff and difficult to move:",
        "examples": [
          "If you sit for long periods, it can make your hamstring muscles very tight on the back of your thighs.",
          "Calf stretches can alleviate tight calves when walking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "looking or sounding as if you are angry, frightened, or nervous, and not relaxed:",
        "examples": [
          "In a small, tight voice, she said, \"Help me, please.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Tight controls or rules severely limit what can happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Rules on what can be taken on board an aircraft have become tighter.",
          "tight security"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "curving sharply, not gradually or loosely:",
        "examples": [
          "tight bend He lost control of his car on a tight bend.",
          "tight circle The whales were swimming in a tight circle.",
          "tight curl She was instantly recognizable with her short, tight curls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a race, competition, election, etc. is tight, the people, teams, or organizations involved are of a similar standard and equally likely to be successful. :",
        "examples": [
          "tight race The new governor was elected after an unexpectedly tight race.",
          "The race was extremely tight with the lead changing twice in the last 250m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If time or money is tight, there is only just enough of it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm sorry I can't stay for a chat, time's really tight.",
          "They're raising three kids on one small salary so money is very tight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unwilling to spend money:",
        "examples": [
          "He was too tight to pay for a taxi so we had to walk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having drunk too much alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "Jim, you're tight!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two people are tight, they know each other very well and like each other a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "The two of them were pretty tight at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a group of musicians is tight or plays tight music, they play in a controlled way:",
        "examples": [
          "The band was really tight tonight.",
          "They specialize in tight, three-minute pop songs.",
          "Expect one of the tightest musical performances you've ever seen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(held or kept together) firmly or closely:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to wrap the bandage tight enough so that it really supports your ankle.",
          "Make sure the door is shut tight (= completely closed) before you leave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Clothes that are tight fit the body closely, sometimes so closely that they are uncomfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore a tight black skirt.",
          "These shoes feel a bit tight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say about two people that they are tight, you mean they are close friends.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of time or money) available in limited amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Arnold has a very tight schedule today and I don’t know if he can see you.",
          "We’re on a tight budget and can’t afford to eat out much.",
          "Parking is very tight on weekdays around here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strongly controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "Security was tight at the meeting between the two leaders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of situations) difficult or hard to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "We were in a tight financial situation.",
          "I was in a tight spot (= difficult situation) and wasn’t sure what I should do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a competition, tight means close, with the competitors almost even:",
        "examples": [
          "He was involved in a very tight race for governor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "controlled very carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "tight controls/security/restrictions The talks were held amid tight security in London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if money or time is tight, there is only just enough of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Finances are tight and no university has spare cash.",
          "tight budget/deadline/schedule We're working to a very tight schedule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if there is a tight market, there is not as much of something available as is wanted or needed:",
        "examples": [
          "They should not restrict so much land in an already tight and overpriced housing market.",
          "A tight labor market is an employer's nightmare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to control something, especially spending, in a very careful way:",
        "examples": [
          "The chancellor was urged to keep a tight rein on public finances."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tightly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "firmly or closely:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby was clutching his toy tightly in his grubby fist.",
          "Many commuters are forced to stand, tightly packed in, like sardines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a strongly controlled way:",
        "examples": [
          "Her decision to run for office was a tightly held secret."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "firmly or closely:",
        "examples": [
          "Dorothy held her dog tightly so he wouldn’t run after them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tightrope": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tightly stretched wire or rope fixed high above the ground, across which skilled people walk, especially in order to entertain others:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the acrobats who walked the tightrope at the circus did it blindfolded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stretched wire or rope fixed above the ground that skilled people walk across, esp. in a circus performance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider carefully the decisions or risks that you take in order to deal successfully with a difficult situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Increasing numbers of employers are having to walk a tightrope between immigration laws and laws relating to discrimination."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tights": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing made of very thin material that tightly covers the feet, legs, and lower part of the body, often worn under skirts and dresses:",
        "examples": [
          "She bought a new pair of tights.",
          "Oh no, I've got a ladder/hole in my tights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing made of material that tightly covers the body from the waist to the ankles or the feet, often worn for dancing, under skirts and dresses, or when exercising",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing made of a material that stretches to cover the body below the waist, including the legs, worn esp. by dancers and people doing physical exercises:",
        "examples": [
          "Ballet students should wear a leotard and tights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br Tights are also pantyhose.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tigress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a female tiger",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is behaving very violently",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin, usually square or rectangular piece of baked clay, plastic, etc. used for covering roofs, floors, walls, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "roof tiles",
          "floor tiles",
          "ceramic tiles",
          "carpet tiles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a wall or floor with tiles:",
        "examples": [
          "We're going to tile the bathroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, thin, usually square piece of baked clay, plastic, or other material used for covering floors, walls, or roofs:",
        "examples": [
          "a tile floor",
          "ceiling tiles"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tiles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin, usually square or rectangular piece of baked clay, plastic, etc. used for covering roofs, floors, walls, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "roof tiles",
          "floor tiles",
          "ceramic tiles",
          "carpet tiles"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a wall or floor with tiles:",
        "examples": [
          "We're going to tile the bathroom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, thin, usually square piece of baked clay, plastic, or other material used for covering floors, walls, or roofs:",
        "examples": [
          "a tile floor",
          "ceiling tiles"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "till": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "up to (the time that); until:",
        "examples": [
          "We waited till six thirty for you.",
          "Up till 1918, women in Britain were not allowed to vote.",
          "How long is it till the baby is due?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the drawer in a cash register (= a machine which records sales in a shop, and in which money is kept) or the cash register itself:",
        "examples": [
          "Next time you have the till open, could you give me some change?",
          "I think these items have been rung up wrongly on the till."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare and use land for growing crops:",
        "examples": [
          "This piece of land has been tilled for hundreds of years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "up to (the time that); until:",
        "examples": [
          "Tell him to take it easy till we get there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare and use land for growing crops:",
        "examples": [
          "to till the soil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drawer where money is kept in a store:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. We suspected him of dipping into the till (= stealing money from the store)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine in a store or other business that records each sale and into which money paid by customers is put:",
        "examples": [
          "Early indications from major UK stores show that cash tills have only just improved their takings on last year.",
          "shop/supermarket till",
          "computerized/electronic/automated till",
          "self-service/checkout tills",
          "till receipts/operators"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place in a store, especially a large store, where you pay for your goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The company is analysing waiting times at checkouts to calculate how many tills should be open.",
          "through the till(s) The volume of sales through high street tills rose by 0.6% in November.",
          "at the till(s) Retailers claim that banning cheques has helped to reduce queues at the till."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work in a store receiving payment from customers, and giving them change:",
        "examples": [
          "Staff on the tills will be happy to offer customers information about our new range of insurance services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to steal money from the company or organization you work for:",
        "examples": [
          "The executive was fired after he was found with his hand in the till."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tiller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long handle attached to and used to turn a rudder (= blade at the back of a boat used to control the boat's direction)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tilt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move into a sloping position:",
        "examples": [
          "He tilted his chair backwards and put his feet up on his desk.",
          "Anna looked up at him with her head tilted to one side.",
          "The front seats of the car tilt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sloping position or a move in a particular direction, especially up or down:",
        "examples": [
          "She wore her hat at a tilt.",
          "figurative There has been a tilt to/towards/away from the socialists among some groups of young people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to move into a sloping or uneven position, or to be in this position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He tilted his chair back and put his feet up on the desk.",
          "[ T ] The woman tilted her head back, laughing at something Pascal had just said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. Something that tilts toward/away from something increases or lessens its support for it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] UN spending has tilted away from development toward relief, O’Reilly says."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sloping or uneven position, or a movement into this position:",
        "examples": [
          "The house was on a tilt (= not horizontal)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tilted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move into a sloping position:",
        "examples": [
          "He tilted his chair backwards and put his feet up on his desk.",
          "Anna looked up at him with her head tilted to one side.",
          "The front seats of the car tilt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tilting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move into a sloping position:",
        "examples": [
          "He tilted his chair backwards and put his feet up on his desk.",
          "Anna looked up at him with her head tilted to one side.",
          "The front seats of the car tilt."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "timber": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "trees that are grown so that the wood from them can be used for building:",
        "examples": [
          "a timber forest",
          "These trees are being grown for timber."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wood used for building:",
        "examples": [
          "a timber merchant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long piece of wood used for building, especially houses and ships:",
        "examples": [
          "roof timbers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shouted when a tree that has been cut is about to fall",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "wood from trees that is used for building, or trees grown for this use:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The houses were constructed of timber and whitewashed clay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "wood that has been specially produced for use in the building industry:",
        "examples": [
          "Houses at the eco-friendly retirement complex are made from sustainable timber and stone that has been quarried locally.",
          "Our aim is to boost the state's timber industry by $5 billion over the next 10 years.",
          "timber sales/production/harvesting",
          "a timber company/business/group"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "timbre": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a quality of sound that makes voices or musical instruments sound different from each other:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a wonderful singing voice, with a rich timbre and resonant tone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feature of sound in music that is produced by a particular instrument or voice",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "timed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that something will happen at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] We timed our trip to coincide with my cousin's wedding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange something so that it happens at the best possible time:",
        "examples": [
          "If you time your departure carefully, you should be able to miss the worst of the traffic.",
          "The girls' basketball team won the game with a perfectly timed shot (= one played at exactly the right moment), just before the buzzer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to measure how long it takes for something to happen or for someone to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you time me to see how long it takes me to swim a length?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "timeless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is timeless does not change as the years go past:",
        "examples": [
          "The city has a timeless quality as if it had existed forever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a value that is not limited to a particular period but will last for ever:",
        "examples": [
          "a timeless book/play/film/classic",
          "timeless values/questions",
          "Rothko's paintings have a timeless quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lasting forever; never showing the effects of aging:",
        "examples": [
          "That song stands out as a timeless classic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "timeline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the order in which events have happened, or a line, picture, etc. that shows this:",
        "examples": [
          "timeline of They attempted to reconstruct the timeline of events leading up to the crime.",
          "The displays include a huge interactive timeline tracing the story of the organization.",
          "The photographs trace a timeline through the island's history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan that shows how long something will take or when things will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "timeline for He maintained that the proposed timeline for an immigration agreement was appropriate in the circumstances.",
          "establish a timeline World leaders agreed to establish a timeline and road map for future negotiations.",
          "set a timeline They have not yet set a timeline for when the troops will be withdrawn.",
          "School district planners have mapped out a time line for completion of various construction projects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of events that have happened to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "In this article you can read all about the couple's romantic timeline.",
          "My timeline would have been very different if I had become a doctor like my mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a book, film, computer game, etc., one of several series of events happening at different times or at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "There is an alternative timeline in which the character wins.",
          "The player must essentially create multiple timelines that run simultaneously to reach the end of each test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a social media website where items that have been added by you, or that relate to you, are shown:",
        "examples": [
          "You can use these tools to control what you share on your profile and timeline.",
          "How do I stop people posting on my timeline?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan or idea of how much time something will or should take:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite the short timeline, supporters gathered enough signatures to get the measure on the ballot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A timeline is also a written representation of a period of time, usually a line, that shows the order in which related events happened",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan or a line that shows the dates when the different stages of an activity or process should be completed:",
        "examples": [
          "The plan includes a timeline mapping when each step is to be accomplished.",
          "There is no timeline in place for the state to offer tax breaks to the automaker to keep jobs in Ohio.",
          "an ambitious/tight/detailed timeline",
          "a timeline of events/actions/objectives",
          "a timeline for sth Due to a shortage of funding, no timeline has been given for construction.",
          "a timeline for doing sth Neither side seems ready to discuss a timeline for resuming talks on a possible five-year contract.",
          "set/provide/establish a timeline (for sth) Yesterday, for the first time, the governor established a timeline for addressing the budget deficit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "timelines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the order in which events have happened, or a line, picture, etc. that shows this:",
        "examples": [
          "timeline of They attempted to reconstruct the timeline of events leading up to the crime.",
          "The displays include a huge interactive timeline tracing the story of the organization.",
          "The photographs trace a timeline through the island's history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan that shows how long something will take or when things will happen:",
        "examples": [
          "timeline for He maintained that the proposed timeline for an immigration agreement was appropriate in the circumstances.",
          "establish a timeline World leaders agreed to establish a timeline and road map for future negotiations.",
          "set a timeline They have not yet set a timeline for when the troops will be withdrawn.",
          "School district planners have mapped out a time line for completion of various construction projects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of events that have happened to someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "In this article you can read all about the couple's romantic timeline.",
          "My timeline would have been very different if I had become a doctor like my mother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a book, film, computer game, etc., one of several series of events happening at different times or at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "There is an alternative timeline in which the character wins.",
          "The player must essentially create multiple timelines that run simultaneously to reach the end of each test."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a social media website where items that have been added by you, or that relate to you, are shown:",
        "examples": [
          "You can use these tools to control what you share on your profile and timeline.",
          "How do I stop people posting on my timeline?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan or idea of how much time something will or should take:",
        "examples": [
          "Despite the short timeline, supporters gathered enough signatures to get the measure on the ballot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A timeline is also a written representation of a period of time, usually a line, that shows the order in which related events happened",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan or a line that shows the dates when the different stages of an activity or process should be completed:",
        "examples": [
          "The plan includes a timeline mapping when each step is to be accomplished.",
          "There is no timeline in place for the state to offer tax breaks to the automaker to keep jobs in Ohio.",
          "an ambitious/tight/detailed timeline",
          "a timeline of events/actions/objectives",
          "a timeline for sth Due to a shortage of funding, no timeline has been given for construction.",
          "a timeline for doing sth Neither side seems ready to discuss a timeline for resuming talks on a possible five-year contract.",
          "set/provide/establish a timeline (for sth) Yesterday, for the first time, the governor established a timeline for addressing the budget deficit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "timely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening at the best possible moment:",
        "examples": [
          "a timely reminder",
          "The change in the exchange rate provided a timely boost to the company's falling profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "given or made available at a suitable moment, esp. now:",
        "examples": [
          "timely advice"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "timepiece": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a clock or watch",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "timer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that makes a sound when a particular number of minutes, hours, etc. have gone past:",
        "examples": [
          "He set the timer on the oven to/for 20 minutes (= to record when 20 minutes had gone past)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device on a machine that causes the machine to start or stop working at a particular point in the day",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that starts or stops something at a set time or that makes a sound after a particular amount of time has passed:",
        "examples": [
          "He set the timer on the VCR to start recording at 11:30."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "timers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that makes a sound when a particular number of minutes, hours, etc. have gone past:",
        "examples": [
          "He set the timer on the oven to/for 20 minutes (= to record when 20 minutes had gone past)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device on a machine that causes the machine to start or stop working at a particular point in the day",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that starts or stops something at a set time or that makes a sound after a particular amount of time has passed:",
        "examples": [
          "He set the timer on the VCR to start recording at 11:30."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "timetable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a detailed plan showing when events or activities will happen :",
        "examples": [
          "The timetable for our trip to Paris includes visits to Notre-Dame and the Louvre.",
          "Here is the timetable of events for the day.",
          "the timetable for the withdrawal of US troops from the country"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the times when buses, trains, and planes leave and arrive :",
        "examples": [
          "Do you have a train timetable that I could borrow?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the times when classes in school happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The first lesson on the timetable for Monday morning is history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to plan when something is going to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] We are timetabled to go to the British Museum on Thursday and the Tower of London on Friday.",
          "The lecture is timetabled for 5.00 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the times when particular activities or events will happen; schedule:",
        "examples": [
          "An election is expected in one or two years, although no timetable has been announced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plan of the dates when something should happen or when the different parts of a process or activity should be completed:",
        "examples": [
          "a timetable for (doing) sth What is the timetable for completing the merger?",
          "There is no timetable as yet for installation of all the facilities at the new science center.",
          "set/give/announce a timetable Aid organizations are accusing G8 countries of failing to set a clear timetable for increasing aid.",
          "a timetable to do sth Ernst & Young has set a six-month timetable to make a decision.",
          "a specific/strict/detailed timetable"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a list of the times when buses, trains, or planes leave and arrive:",
        "examples": [
          "a bus/train/railway timetable"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a plan of the dates for something to happen or the different parts of a process or activity to be completed:",
        "examples": [
          "be timetabled for sth Elections are timetabled for the second half of next year.",
          "The firm has timetabled an aggressive series of product launches."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "timid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "shy and nervous; without much confidence; easily frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "Kieran is a timid child.",
          "My dog is a little timid - especially around other dogs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily frightened; not brave or confident:",
        "examples": [
          "She was timid about swimming in deep water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "timing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the time when something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Are we too early?\" \"No, your timing is perfect - dinner is almost ready.\"",
          "timing device The bomb contained a timing device set to make it go off at rush hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the hours when someone is usually at work, or when an office or business is open:",
        "examples": [
          "What are your office timings?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to do something at exactly the right time:",
        "examples": [
          "good timing To be a good tennis player, you have to have good timing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to play or sing all the notes in a piece of music at the correct speed and rhythm:",
        "examples": [
          "There are one or two places where the timing isn't quite right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to choose the right moment to do or say something, or the time when something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The difference between a joke told well and a joke told badly is the timing.",
          "The timing of the airline strike was bad for our vacation plans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the time at which an activity or event starts or happens, or is planned to start or happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Timing and location are crucial when opening a new business.",
          "the timing of sth The timing of the plant manager's departure came ahead of an investigation into safety management at the site."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the length of time an activity or event takes, or is planned to take:",
        "examples": [
          "The job sheet includes data and precise timings for every stage of the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of doing something at the right time, or the ability to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "bad/good/perfect timing There is a risk of bad timing - investing a lump sum just before prices fall.",
          "a matter/question/sense of timing Finding the right solution to the problem is partly a question of timing.",
          "Even fund managers can find it hard getting the timing right when it comes to making investment decisions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "timings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hours when someone is usually at work, or when an office or business is open:",
        "examples": [
          "What are your office timings?",
          "I'm trying to find out their office timings.",
          "Our office timings are 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM; 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM (Monday to Friday).",
          "Post office timings have changed recently.",
          "Doctors' timings are subject to change."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a silver-coloured metal, often combined with other metals or used to cover and protect other metals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a closed metal container in which food is sold:",
        "examples": [
          "tin of He opened a tin of beans and emptied it into the saucepan.",
          "piles of soup tins"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the contents of a tin, or the amount of something a tin contains:",
        "examples": [
          "tin of The children ate two tins of beans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal container with a lid used for keeping cakes or biscuits:",
        "examples": [
          "a biscuit tin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cylindrical metal container with a lid used for keeping liquid substances such as paint:",
        "examples": [
          "tin of I picked up a tin of paint at the decorator's."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal container without a lid used for cooking food in the oven:",
        "examples": [
          "Put both cake tins in the oven for half an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a closed metal container in which beer is sold:",
        "examples": [
          "a tin of beer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, silver metal that is often combined with other metals or used as a layer to protect various metals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tinder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small pieces of something dry that burns easily, used for lighting fires:",
        "examples": [
          "We used some dry grass as tinder to light the campfire.",
          "The grass is tinder-dry (= so dry that it will burn easily), so there's a risk of fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that burns easily, such as paper or thin sticks of wood, used to light fires",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tinfoil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "shiny, metal material, as thin as paper, that is used especially for wrapping food in order to store it or cook it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "foil",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(with) a clear, high ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The bell on the hotel receptionist's desk went ting when I pressed it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tinge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very slight amount of a colour or of a feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "His hair is starting to show tinges of grey.",
          "I felt a tinge of regret that I hadn't accepted her offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to contain a slight amount of:",
        "examples": [
          "Her joy at the birth of her son was tinged with sadness that her father had not lived to see him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add a slight amount of color or a quality to something:",
        "examples": [
          "The sunset tinged the sky red."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tingle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have a feeling as if a lot of sharp points are being put quickly and lightly into your body:",
        "examples": [
          "My fingers and toes are tingling with the cold.",
          "There's a line in that poem that makes my spine tingle every time I read it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you tingle with an emotion, such as excitement or fear, you feel it very strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "She tingled with fear as she entered the dark alleyway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling as if a lot of sharp points are being put quickly and lightly into your body:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a slight tingle in my wrists.",
          "She stroked his head, sending tingles down his spine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a slight stinging feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "Her skin tingled after swimming in the cold, salty water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tingles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to have a feeling as if a lot of sharp points are being put quickly and lightly into your body:",
        "examples": [
          "My fingers and toes are tingling with the cold.",
          "There's a line in that poem that makes my spine tingle every time I read it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you tingle with an emotion, such as excitement or fear, you feel it very strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "She tingled with fear as she entered the dark alleyway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling as if a lot of sharp points are being put quickly and lightly into your body:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a slight tingle in my wrists.",
          "She stroked his head, sending tingles down his spine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a slight stinging feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "Her skin tingled after swimming in the cold, salty water."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tingling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling as if a lot of sharp points are being put lightly into your body:",
        "examples": [
          "Patients occasionally reported a tingling in their scalp or slight pain.",
          "numbness and tingling Symptoms include numbness and tingling around the mouth.",
          "tingling sensation He had felt a tingling sensation down his left-hand side."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of excitement or nervousness :",
        "examples": [
          "I felt a nervous tingling inside before I stepped on the stage, but once I got going it felt good.",
          "Even after a thousand hearings, her 1971 album \"Blue\" has the power to evoke tingling and tears."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing a feeling as if a lot of sharp points are being put lightly into your body:",
        "examples": [
          "Sometimes, early stroke symptoms can be painless and mild - such as a numb, weak, or tingling body part.",
          "She felt nauseated and she had a tingling numbness in her right arm and leg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "producing a feeling of fear or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "She felt a little pleasurable fear, a tingling feeling of going into the unknown.",
          "The production generated a tingling sense of magic with dazzling use of CGI animatronics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tiniest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely small:",
        "examples": [
          "a tiny flower",
          "a tiny helping of food",
          "a tiny baby",
          "a tiny bit late"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely small:",
        "examples": [
          "Just trim a tiny bit off my hair, please."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tinker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make small changes to something, especially in an attempt to repair or improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "He spends every weekend tinkering (around) with his car.",
          "I wish the government would stop tinkering with the health service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially in the past, a person who travelled from place to place, repairing pans or other metal containers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child who behaves badly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] You tinker, Nicky, you shouldn't have done that.",
          "Don't be such a tinker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of making small changes to something:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll just have a tinker with the TV and see if I can get it to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make small changes in something, because you hope to improve or fix it:",
        "examples": [
          "Chuck tinkers with the car’s engine all the time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tinkering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make small changes to something, especially in an attempt to repair or improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "He spends every weekend tinkering (around) with his car.",
          "I wish the government would stop tinkering with the health service."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tinkle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a light ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "In the distance we heard the silvery tinkle of a stream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a phone call to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll give you a tinkle some time next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of urination",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a light ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "Some small old-fashioned shops still have a bell which tinkles when you push the door open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to urinate",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make light, ringing sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The wind chimes tinkled in the breeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child’s word Tinkle also means to excrete urine.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tinkles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a light ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "In the distance we heard the silvery tinkle of a stream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a phone call to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll give you a tinkle some time next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of urination",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a light ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "Some small old-fashioned shops still have a bell which tinkles when you push the door open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to urinate",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make light, ringing sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The wind chimes tinkled in the breeze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a child’s word Tinkle also means to excrete urine.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tinkling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a light ringing sound:",
        "examples": [
          "Some small old-fashioned shops still have a bell which tinkles when you push the door open."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to urinate",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tinnitus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a condition of the ear in which the person suffering from it hears noises such as ringing",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tinny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Tinny sound is of low quality or like metal being hit:",
        "examples": [
          "a tinny piano",
          "a tinny recording"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something made of metal is tinny, it is not strong and not of good quality:",
        "examples": [
          "a cheap, tinny toy car"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a can of beer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of sound) weak and high; lacking a full sound:",
        "examples": [
          "The music sounded good even on the TV’s tinny speakers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tinsel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "long pieces of thin, shiny material used as decoration, especially at Christmas:",
        "examples": [
          "a Christmas tree decorated with tinsel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something, especially the entertainment business or someone's way of living, that seems exciting and attractive, but is really of low quality or value:",
        "examples": [
          "The show was all tinsel and glitter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thin strips of a shiny material used as decoration, esp. on Christmas trees",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tinted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of glass) with colour added:",
        "examples": [
          "Tinted glasses (= glasses with slightly darkened lenses) are good for driving in bright sunlight.",
          "The president arrived at the airport in a car with tinted windows (= windows with darkened glass so that people cannot see into the car)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tiny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely small:",
        "examples": [
          "a tiny flower",
          "a tiny helping of food",
          "a tiny baby",
          "a tiny bit late"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely small:",
        "examples": [
          "Just trim a tiny bit off my hair, please."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move so that one side is higher than another side:",
        "examples": [
          "The table tipped, and all our drinks fell on the floor.",
          "tip up If you put too many books on one end of the shelf, it'll tip up.",
          "tip something back Don't tip your chair back like that, you'll fall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to weigh:",
        "examples": [
          "The baby tipped the scales at 3.75 kg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pour a substance from one container into another or onto a surface:",
        "examples": [
          "She tipped the contents of her purse out onto the table.",
          "He tipped his breakfast cereal into a bowl.",
          "tip something out The child picked up the box and tipped the toys out all over the floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When it is tipping it down, a lot of rain is falling:",
        "examples": [
          "it is tipping (it) down We won't be able to go to the beach today - it's tipping it down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover the end of something pointed with a liquid, a colour, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "be tipped with The giraffe was killed with a spear that had been tipped with poison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone who has provided you with a service an extra amount of money to thank them:",
        "examples": [
          "The taxi driver was so rude to her that she didn't tip him.",
          "[ + two objects ] They tipped the waiter £5."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that someone is likely to be successful or achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "be tipped as He is being tipped as the next prime minister.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Davis is being tipped to win the championship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of rubbish by putting it in a place where it should not be:",
        "examples": [
          "A lot of waste is being tipped into the sea.",
          "The sign by the side of the road said \"No tipping\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit or touch something gently:",
        "examples": [
          "I tipped the ball and ran.",
          "The goalkeeper tipped the ball over the crossbar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a useful piece of information, especially about how to do something or about the likely winner of a race or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "gardening/cooking/sewing tips",
          "give someone a tip about/for something She gave me a useful/helpful/valuable/practical tip about/for growing tomatoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of money given to someone who has provided you with a service, in addition to the official payment and for their personal use:",
        "examples": [
          "a 15 percent tip",
          "give someone a tip He gave the porter a tip.",
          "leave a tip for We don't need to leave a tip for the waiter, because there's a service charge included in the bill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the usually pointed end of something, especially something that is long and thin:",
        "examples": [
          "We had asparagus tips for dinner.",
          "on the tip of If I stand on the tips of my toes, I can just reach the top shelf.",
          "tip of The Keys are coral islands off the southern tip of Florida.",
          "There's paint on the tip of your nose."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part fitted to the end of something, especially something that is long and thin:",
        "examples": [
          "a walking cane with a metal tip",
          "tip of the filter tip of a cigarette"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where especially large pieces of rubbish can be taken and left:",
        "examples": [
          "a rubbish/waste tip",
          "We need to take this old carpet to the tip.",
          "informal This room is a complete/absolute/real tip (= is very untidy) - tidy it up at once."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gentle hit or touch:",
        "examples": [
          "A faint tip of the ball sent it out of play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pointed end of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The tip of the cat’s tail is white.",
          "She has a house on the western tip of the island."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a useful piece of information or advice, esp. something secret or not generally known:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave me some helpful gardening tips.",
          "Acting on a tip, the police arrested most of the smugglers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of money you give to someone for service, in addition to the amount being charged:",
        "examples": [
          "\"That guy didn’t bother to leave a tip,\" the waitress said disgustedly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lean to one side, or to cause something to lean to one side:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She tipped the umbrella to keep the sun off the picnic table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall or turn over, or to cause something to fall or turn over:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] If everyone sits on one side of the boat, it will tip (over)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give money to someone for service which is in addition to the amount being charged:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He tipped the porter generously."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a useful piece of information or advice:",
        "examples": [
          "Our 50 tips show you how to navigate your computer system from startup to shutdown.",
          "a tip for (doing) sth Here are our top tips for achieving success as a freelancer.",
          "a tip on/about sth The book offers some useful tips on investing in real estate.",
          "The Business Link site gives tips on setting up your own business.",
          "find/get tips You can find tips on our website for ways to protect your home.",
          "safety/travel/tax tips"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "advice to buy or sell particular shares:",
        "examples": [
          "share/stock tips Investors should take stock tips with a pinch of salt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money given by a customer to someone who has provided a service, especially in a hotel or restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "give/leave a tip Different countries have different customs when it comes to leaving tips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that someone or something is likely to do something or to be successful:",
        "examples": [
          "be tipped to do sth The UK's leading energy company is tipped to become a partner in the Siberian gasfield.",
          "tip sb/sth to do sth Analysts are tipping her to be the next chairperson of the committee.",
          "be tipped as sth The transport company is being tipped as a possible takeover target.",
          "be tipped for sth He is being tipped for a possible job in the US treasury."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advise someone to buy shares:",
        "examples": [
          "They were accused of gross misconduct for tipping shares that they owned.",
          "The shares were looking cheap and had been strongly tipped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a small amount of money to someone who has provided a service, especially in a hotel or restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "He is mean with money and never tips.",
          "Is it customary to tip taxi drivers in your country?",
          "tip sb £1/$5/10% etc. He carried her bag and she tipped him $2."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tipped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tipper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a customer who leaves a large/small extra amount of money for the person who has provided them with a service:",
        "examples": [
          "Waiters say that they can always tell if a customer is going to be a good tipper or not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "He was filling his Iveco tipper with 70 pounds' worth of diesel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who gives advice on which shares to buy or sell:",
        "examples": [
          "As a share tipper, his record of success is not very good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who gives tips (= small amounts of money) to people who have provided them with a service:",
        "examples": [
          "a good/big/generous tipper",
          "a bad tipper"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tipping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of giving advice on which shares to buy or sell:",
        "examples": [
          "The Financial Services Authority announced the formation of an e-commerce team to monitor tipping on the internet.",
          "Their shares plunged further following negative comments on a share tipping website."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving an amount of money to someone who has provided a service, especially in a hotel or restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "In the States tipping is common."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tippy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is tippy, it is likely to move about so that one side is higher than the other, or to turn over:",
        "examples": [
          "It was hard to sleep on the tippy wooden benches in the bus station.",
          "Her tippy little racing canoe was not designed for such difficult conditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "child's expression for",
        "examples": [
          "I had to get on tippy toes to see over the fence.",
          "I got on my tippy toes and reached for the bottles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Treasury Inflation Protected Securities: a type of savings bond from the US Treasury that protects the person who owns it from the effects of inflation",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tipsy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slightly drunk:",
        "examples": [
          "Auntie Pat is getting a little tipsy again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly drunk",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tiptoe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "on your toes with the heel of your foot lifted off the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The children stood on tiptoe in order to pick the apples from the tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk on your toes with the heel of your foot lifted off the ground, especially in order not to make a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "He waited until his daughter was asleep, then tiptoed quietly out of the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with your heels raised off the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "She tiptoed out of the room so she wouldn’t wake him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tiptoeing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk on your toes with the heel of your foot lifted off the ground, especially in order not to make a noise:",
        "examples": [
          "He waited until his daughter was asleep, then tiptoed quietly out of the room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to begin to feel as if you have no energy and want to rest or go to sleep, or to make someone feel this way:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been leading throughout the race, but it now looks as if she's tiring.",
          "Even walking up the stairs at work tires me these days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to lose energy, or to be without energy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Weakened by the infection, he tires easily.",
          "[ T ] Running tired her.",
          "[ M ] Going up all those stairs tires me out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To tire of something is to become bored with it:",
        "examples": [
          "Viewers never tire of nature programs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rubber ring, usually filled with air, that fits around the wheel of a car, bicycle, or other vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "Most cars now have radial tires."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tired": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in need of rest or sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "I was so tired when I got home from work last night that I had a quick nap.",
          "My legs are tired.",
          "She spoke in a tired voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe people, ideas, or subjects that are not interesting because they are very familiar:",
        "examples": [
          "tired old It's always the same tired old faces at these meetings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be bored with an activity or person:",
        "examples": [
          "get tired of someone/something Don't you get tired of arguing all the time?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in need of rest or sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "I had been up all night with the baby and was really tired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are tired of something, you are bored or annoyed by it:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m tired of cleaning up after you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tiredly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows a need to rest or sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctor sighed and moved his shoulders tiredly.",
          "\"What difference does it make?\" she answered tiredly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tireless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "working energetically and continuously:",
        "examples": [
          "Tony is a tireless worker.",
          "The prisoner's family is conducting a tireless campaign for his release.",
          "The police have been tireless in their search for the child's killer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not stopping or taking a rest from something:",
        "examples": [
          "a tireless woman"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tirelessly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in an energetic and continuous way:",
        "examples": [
          "In Britain, Sylvia Pankhurst campaigned tirelessly for votes for women.",
          "He worked tirelessly to earn money for the family."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tires": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to begin to feel as if you have no energy and want to rest or go to sleep, or to make someone feel this way:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been leading throughout the race, but it now looks as if she's tiring.",
          "Even walking up the stairs at work tires me these days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to lose energy, or to be without energy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Weakened by the infection, he tires easily.",
          "[ T ] Running tired her.",
          "[ M ] Going up all those stairs tires me out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To tire of something is to become bored with it:",
        "examples": [
          "Viewers never tire of nature programs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rubber ring, usually filled with air, that fits around the wheel of a car, bicycle, or other vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "Most cars now have radial tires."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tiresome": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "annoying and making you lose patience:",
        "examples": [
          "I find it very tiresome doing the same job day after day.",
          "He has the tiresome habit of finishing your sentences for you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tiring, annoying, or boring:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s getting a little tiresome, listening to you complain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tiring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel tired:",
        "examples": [
          "I've had a very tiring day.",
          "Looking after the kids is extremely tiring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing you to feel you have no energy:",
        "examples": [
          "Dad had a tiring day at work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short form of it is:",
        "examples": [
          "'Tis the season to be jolly!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tissue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of connected cells in an animal or plant that are similar to each other, have the same purpose, and form the stated part of the animal or plant:",
        "examples": [
          "human tissue",
          "plant tissue",
          "brain/lung/muscle/fat tissue",
          "His face is covered with scar tissue where he was badly burned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soft paper that is used for cleaning, especially your nose, and is thrown away after use, or a small rectangular piece of this:",
        "examples": [
          "She handed me a tissue just before I sneezed.",
          "I always keep a box of tissues in the car.",
          "He used a piece of tissue to clean his sunglasses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thin, light paper used especially for wrapping delicate things:",
        "examples": [
          "The shop assistant wrapped the vase carefully in tissue paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of soft, thin paper which absorbs liquids:",
        "examples": [
          "He wiped his nose with a tissue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of related cells that forms larger parts of animals and plants",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tissues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of connected cells in an animal or plant that are similar to each other, have the same purpose, and form the stated part of the animal or plant:",
        "examples": [
          "human tissue",
          "plant tissue",
          "brain/lung/muscle/fat tissue",
          "His face is covered with scar tissue where he was badly burned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soft paper that is used for cleaning, especially your nose, and is thrown away after use, or a small rectangular piece of this:",
        "examples": [
          "She handed me a tissue just before I sneezed.",
          "I always keep a box of tissues in the car.",
          "He used a piece of tissue to clean his sunglasses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thin, light paper used especially for wrapping delicate things:",
        "examples": [
          "The shop assistant wrapped the vase carefully in tissue paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of soft, thin paper which absorbs liquids:",
        "examples": [
          "He wiped his nose with a tissue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of related cells that forms larger parts of animals and plants",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a common small bird found in the northern half of the world",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a breast",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person. This word is considered offensive by some people:",
        "examples": [
          "Why did you do that, you stupid great tit?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "titan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very important, powerful, strong, big, clever, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "an intellectual titan",
          "The final will be a clash of the (= a hard struggle and competition between) titans.",
          "The soft drink titans (= big companies who produce these drinks) are struggling for control of the market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "titanic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely powerful, strong, important, or large:",
        "examples": [
          "titanic mountains",
          "a titanic battle/performance/struggle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very large or important:",
        "examples": [
          "He was the loser in the titanic struggle to own the company.",
          "a titanic figure in the world of business"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "titanium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a light, strong, white metal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hard, silver-colored metal that is used esp. for making other metals stronger",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very strong, light metal that is white in colour and very valuable in industry:",
        "examples": [
          "High-purity titanium is critical to the manufacture of a wide variety of semi-conductor devices.",
          "The site contains a fifth of the world's titanium reserves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of titanium:",
        "examples": [
          "The redesigned tank has titanium brackets.",
          "The bone was replaced with a titanium implant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "titans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very important, powerful, strong, big, clever, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "an intellectual titan",
          "The final will be a clash of the (= a hard struggle and competition between) titans.",
          "The soft drink titans (= big companies who produce these drinks) are struggling for control of the market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tithe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tenth part of someone's produce or income that they give or pay as a tax to the Church",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "title": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the name of a film, book, painting, piece of music, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The title of Evelyn Waugh's first novel was \"Decline and Fall\".",
          "And this next record is the title track from the album \".The Red Shoes\". (= the piece of music and the record are both called \"The Red Shoes\")."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the information given at the end or beginning of a film or television programme, stating the names of the people who acted in it or were involved in its production:",
        "examples": [
          "That's the bridge that features in the opening titles.",
          "I switched it off after the opening titles.",
          "We all clapped as the closing titles rolled.",
          "He always sits there until the end of the closing titles.",
          "Eventually, the lights dimmed and the titles started to roll."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year we published over a hundred new titles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word that is used before someone's name, stating their social rank, qualifications, position in an organization, gender, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "What's her title - is she Professor or Doctor?",
          "He will retain the honorary title of non-executive chairman.",
          "What's your job title now - are you managing director?",
          "Jones prefers the gender-neutral title Mx.",
          "\"Ms\" was meant to be a title that says nothing about a woman's marital status, unlike \"Mrs\" and \"Miss\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position you get by beating all other competitors in a sports competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Joe Louis won the heavyweight boxing title in 1937."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal right to own a piece of land or a building, or a document that proves this right:",
        "examples": [
          "If you wish to sell the property, you will first have to prove your title to it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a title to a book, movie, play, song, or work of art:",
        "examples": [
          "He titled his autobiography \"Beneath the Underdog\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the name of a book, movie, play, song, or work of art:",
        "examples": [
          "The book is an index to song titles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase that shows a person’s rank or job:",
        "examples": [
          "Her job title is director of human resources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a prize or public statement showing that someone is the best in a particular sport or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "She won her third straight title in speed skating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal right to own something, esp. a piece of land or a building:",
        "examples": [
          "That little paper is your title to the car, so don’t lose it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a title to a book, movie, play, song, or work of art:",
        "examples": [
          "He titled his autobiography \"Beneath the Underdog.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the name of a book, film, article, piece of music, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The title of the film was \"An Unreasonable Man\".",
          "with/under a title The report is about to be published under the title Choosing Futures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book with a particular title that is produced by a publisher:",
        "examples": [
          "The publishing company has just 30 titles on its current list."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word that is sometimes used in front of someone's name to show their position:",
        "examples": [
          "Use the pull-down menu to enter your title (Mr, Ms, Mrs, Dr, etc.)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the name of a particular job in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a new title: I'm Director of HR and Training.",
          "keep/give up/relinquish a title He gave up the title of CEO four years ago.",
          "I think his title is Chief of Staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position that a person or team gets by beating all the others in a sports competition:",
        "examples": [
          "hold/win/defend a title The champion could not defend her title following knee surgery.",
          "the Premiership/World Series/Grand Slam title"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal right to own a building or a piece of land:",
        "examples": [
          "have/hold (the) title He did not have title and therefore could not transfer the property to anyone else.",
          "Who holds the title to the property?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "titled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with the title of:",
        "examples": [
          "Reed wrote a novel about Sade titled \"When the Whip Comes Down\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is titled has a special word, such as Sir or Lady, before their own name, showing that they have a high social rank:",
        "examples": [
          "one of his titled friends"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "titles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the name of a film, book, painting, piece of music, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The title of Evelyn Waugh's first novel was \"Decline and Fall\".",
          "And this next record is the title track from the album \".The Red Shoes\". (= the piece of music and the record are both called \"The Red Shoes\")."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the information given at the end or beginning of a film or television programme, stating the names of the people who acted in it or were involved in its production:",
        "examples": [
          "That's the bridge that features in the opening titles.",
          "I switched it off after the opening titles.",
          "We all clapped as the closing titles rolled.",
          "He always sits there until the end of the closing titles.",
          "Eventually, the lights dimmed and the titles started to roll."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year we published over a hundred new titles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word that is used before someone's name, stating their social rank, qualifications, position in an organization, gender, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "What's her title - is she Professor or Doctor?",
          "He will retain the honorary title of non-executive chairman.",
          "What's your job title now - are you managing director?",
          "Jones prefers the gender-neutral title Mx.",
          "\"Ms\" was meant to be a title that says nothing about a woman's marital status, unlike \"Mrs\" and \"Miss\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position you get by beating all other competitors in a sports competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Joe Louis won the heavyweight boxing title in 1937."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal right to own a piece of land or a building, or a document that proves this right:",
        "examples": [
          "If you wish to sell the property, you will first have to prove your title to it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a title to a book, movie, play, song, or work of art:",
        "examples": [
          "He titled his autobiography \"Beneath the Underdog\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the name of a book, movie, play, song, or work of art:",
        "examples": [
          "The book is an index to song titles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase that shows a person’s rank or job:",
        "examples": [
          "Her job title is director of human resources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a prize or public statement showing that someone is the best in a particular sport or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "She won her third straight title in speed skating."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal right to own something, esp. a piece of land or a building:",
        "examples": [
          "That little paper is your title to the car, so don’t lose it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a title to a book, movie, play, song, or work of art:",
        "examples": [
          "He titled his autobiography \"Beneath the Underdog.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the name of a book, film, article, piece of music, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The title of the film was \"An Unreasonable Man\".",
          "with/under a title The report is about to be published under the title Choosing Futures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book with a particular title that is produced by a publisher:",
        "examples": [
          "The publishing company has just 30 titles on its current list."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word that is sometimes used in front of someone's name to show their position:",
        "examples": [
          "Use the pull-down menu to enter your title (Mr, Ms, Mrs, Dr, etc.)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the name of a particular job in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a new title: I'm Director of HR and Training.",
          "keep/give up/relinquish a title He gave up the title of CEO four years ago.",
          "I think his title is Chief of Staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a position that a person or team gets by beating all the others in a sports competition:",
        "examples": [
          "hold/win/defend a title The champion could not defend her title following knee surgery.",
          "the Premiership/World Series/Grand Slam title"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the legal right to own a building or a piece of land:",
        "examples": [
          "have/hold (the) title He did not have title and therefore could not transfer the property to anyone else.",
          "Who holds the title to the property?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a common small bird found in the northern half of the world",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a breast",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person. This word is considered offensive by some people:",
        "examples": [
          "Why did you do that, you stupid great tit?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "titties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "titty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tizzy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a temporary state of worry and confusion:",
        "examples": [
          "She got herself in a real tizzy because she couldn't find her car keys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of excitement or confusion:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s in a tizzy because she locked her keys in the car."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tnt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a powerful explosive",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "toad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, brown animal, similar to a frog, that has big eyes and long back legs for swimming and jumping:",
        "examples": [
          "Toads have drier, lumpier skins than frogs and spend less time in the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely unpleasant man, especially one who is not very physically attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] You lying toad!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small animal, similar to a frog, that has dry, brown skin and lives mostly on land",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "toads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, brown animal, similar to a frog, that has big eyes and long back legs for swimming and jumping:",
        "examples": [
          "Toads have drier, lumpier skins than frogs and spend less time in the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely unpleasant man, especially one who is not very physically attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "[ as form of address ] You lying toad!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small animal, similar to a frog, that has dry, brown skin and lives mostly on land",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "toast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sliced bread made warm, crisp (= hard enough to break), and brown by being put near a high heat:",
        "examples": [
          "a slice of toast",
          "I have toast and jam for breakfast.",
          "I'm having beans on toast for supper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of good wishes or respect for someone that involves holding up and then drinking from a glass of alcohol, especially wine, after a short speech:",
        "examples": [
          "Now, if you'd all please raise your glasses, I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.",
          "Champagne corks popped and the guests drank a toast to the happy couple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make bread or other food warm, crisp (= hard enough to break), and brown by putting it near a high heat:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want this bread toasted?",
          "The sandwich was served on lightly toasted ciabatta."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to warm yourself or part of your body:",
        "examples": [
          "He's just toasting his feet by the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold up your glass and then drink as an expression of good wishes or respect:",
        "examples": [
          "We toasted the happy couple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sliced bread that has been made brown by being put near a high heat:",
        "examples": [
          "buttered toast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short speech in honor of someone or in celebration of something, followed by everyone present taking a drink:",
        "examples": [
          "Ted raised his glass and proposed a toast \"to absent friends.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short speech and take a drink in honor of someone or in celebration of something:",
        "examples": [
          "At midnight, we toasted the New Year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make sliced bread brown by putting it near a high heat:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like me to toast your bagel?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toasted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make bread or other food warm, crisp (= hard enough to break), and brown by putting it near a high heat:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want this bread toasted?",
          "The sandwich was served on lightly toasted ciabatta."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to warm yourself or part of your body:",
        "examples": [
          "He's just toasting his feet by the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold up your glass and then drink as an expression of good wishes or respect:",
        "examples": [
          "We toasted the happy couple."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toaster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electric device for making toast",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electric device for making toast",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "toasting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make bread or other food warm, crisp (= hard enough to break), and brown by putting it near a high heat:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want this bread toasted?",
          "The sandwich was served on lightly toasted ciabatta."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to warm yourself or part of your body:",
        "examples": [
          "He's just toasting his feet by the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold up your glass and then drink as an expression of good wishes or respect:",
        "examples": [
          "We toasted the happy couple."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toasts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sliced bread made warm, crisp (= hard enough to break), and brown by being put near a high heat:",
        "examples": [
          "a slice of toast",
          "I have toast and jam for breakfast.",
          "I'm having beans on toast for supper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of good wishes or respect for someone that involves holding up and then drinking from a glass of alcohol, especially wine, after a short speech:",
        "examples": [
          "Now, if you'd all please raise your glasses, I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.",
          "Champagne corks popped and the guests drank a toast to the happy couple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make bread or other food warm, crisp (= hard enough to break), and brown by putting it near a high heat:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you want this bread toasted?",
          "The sandwich was served on lightly toasted ciabatta."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to warm yourself or part of your body:",
        "examples": [
          "He's just toasting his feet by the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold up your glass and then drink as an expression of good wishes or respect:",
        "examples": [
          "We toasted the happy couple."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sliced bread that has been made brown by being put near a high heat:",
        "examples": [
          "buttered toast"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short speech in honor of someone or in celebration of something, followed by everyone present taking a drink:",
        "examples": [
          "Ted raised his glass and proposed a toast \"to absent friends.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short speech and take a drink in honor of someone or in celebration of something:",
        "examples": [
          "At midnight, we toasted the New Year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make sliced bread brown by putting it near a high heat:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like me to toast your bagel?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tobacco": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance smoked in cigarettes, pipes, etc. that is prepared from the dried leaves of a particular plant:",
        "examples": [
          "28 percent of people thought that the advertising of tobacco (= tobacco and products made from it, such as cigarettes) and alcohol should be banned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of plant, or the dried leaves of this plant which are prepared and smoked in cigarettes, pipes, or cigars, or sometimes chewed:",
        "examples": [
          "the smell of tobacco"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drinking container traditionally shaped like a fat old man wearing a hat with three corners and smoking a pipe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "toddle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a young child) to walk with short steps, trying to keep the body balanced:",
        "examples": [
          "I watched my two-year-old nephew toddling around after his puppy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm just toddling off/round to the shops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a young child) to walk awkwardly with short steps:",
        "examples": [
          "Our two-year-old toddled after his puppy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toddler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young child, especially one who is learning or has recently learned to walk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young child, esp. one just learning to walk:",
        "examples": [
          "Are these toys suitable for toddlers?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toddlers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young child, especially one who is learning or has recently learned to walk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a young child, esp. one just learning to walk:",
        "examples": [
          "Are these toys suitable for toddlers?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toddy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drink made of spirits (= strong alcoholic drink) mixed with hot water and sugar, sometimes with different flavours added:",
        "examples": [
          "After the swim in the icy water we all had a hot toddy to warm us up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an alcoholic drink made from the sap (= the liquid inside a plant) of certain types of palm tree:",
        "examples": [
          "The local workers used to make palm toddy from the coconut palms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the five separate parts at the end of the foot:",
        "examples": [
          "your big toe (= your largest toe)",
          "your little toe (= your smallest toe)",
          "I stubbed (= hit) my toe on the edge of the bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a sock, shoe, or other foot covering that goes over the toes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do what you are ordered or expected to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Ministers who wouldn't toe the party line were swiftly got rid of."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the five long, thin parts at the end of the foot, similar to the fingers of the hand:",
        "examples": [
          "I broke a toe when I caught my foot in a door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Toe also refers to the end of a shoe or sock:",
        "examples": [
          "That sock has a hole in the toe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do what you are expected or ordered to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies are expected to toe the line and follow EU regulations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having toes as described:",
        "examples": [
          "open-toed sandals",
          "the two-toed sloth"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toenails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hard, slightly curved part that covers and protects the end of a toe:",
        "examples": [
          "She was cutting/painting her toenails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the nail of any of the toes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "toes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of the five separate parts at the end of the foot:",
        "examples": [
          "your big toe (= your largest toe)",
          "your little toe (= your smallest toe)",
          "I stubbed (= hit) my toe on the edge of the bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a sock, shoe, or other foot covering that goes over the toes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do what you are ordered or expected to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Ministers who wouldn't toe the party line were swiftly got rid of."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the five long, thin parts at the end of the foot, similar to the fingers of the hand:",
        "examples": [
          "I broke a toe when I caught my foot in a door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Toe also refers to the end of a shoe or sock:",
        "examples": [
          "That sock has a hole in the toe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do what you are expected or ordered to do:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies are expected to toe the line and follow EU regulations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rich person from a high social class:",
        "examples": [
          "Gone are the days when champagne-drinking was just for toffs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toffee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hard, chewy, often brown sweet that is made from sugar boiled with butter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tofu": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soft, pale food that has very little flavour but is high in protein, made from the seed of the soya plant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a soft, pale food with little flavor, but high in protein, that is made from soybeans",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "toga": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing worn by people in ancient Rome, consisting of a long piece of cloth wrapped around the body and hanging loosely from the shoulders",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "togetherness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the pleasant feeling of being united with other people in friendship and understanding:",
        "examples": [
          "War had given to the community a greater sense of togetherness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of being friendly and close with other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The project encourages family pride and togetherness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toggle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small bar of wood or plastic that is used to fasten something by being put through a hole or loop",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a key or button on a computer that is pressed to turn a feature on and then off:",
        "examples": [
          "Select the function you require by pointing to the toggle (= image of a button on the screen) with the mouse and then clicking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to switch a feature on a computer on and off by pressing the same button or key:",
        "examples": [
          "Use this key to toggle between the two typefaces.",
          "By toggling this key, you can switch the italics on and off."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "hard work, especially work that makes you feel physically tired:",
        "examples": [
          "Lindi has achieved her comfortable life only after years of hard toil.",
          "humorous Well, after a day's toil in the office I like to relax a little."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work hard:",
        "examples": [
          "Farm workers have been toiling in the 100-degree heat over the past week.",
          "After toiling away at work all week, it's good to relax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a particular direction, slowly and with great effort:",
        "examples": [
          "I was toiling up the hill with four heavy bags when he took pity on me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "In this section, the company's TOIL policy is described."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "hard and tiring work:",
        "examples": [
          "He rested from the backbreaking toil of putting in fences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "toilet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bowl-shaped device with a seat that you sit on or stand near when emptying the body of urine or solid waste, or another device used for this purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "on the toilet I was on (= using) the toilet when the phone rang.",
          "flush the toilet Don't forget to flush the toilet.",
          "need/want (to go to) the toilet UK Excuse me, Miss Lewis, I need/want (to go to) the toilet.",
          "toilet seat The toilet seat was cracked and there was no paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room with a toilet in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Someone's in the toilet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to empty the body of urine or solid waste, usually using a toilet to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "It's going to be a long drive, kids, so if you want to go to the toilet, do so now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room or small building in a public place in which there are several toilets:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know where the ladies' toilets are?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of washing and dressing yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "over someone's toilet Virginia had spent longer than usual over her toilet that evening, with pleasing results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device into which people excrete waste, esp. a bowl-shaped device with a seat that has a hole in it, or a bathroom:",
        "examples": [
          "I couldn't get the toilet to flush."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toiletries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "objects and substances that you use in washing yourself and preventing the body from smelling unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Inside the bag were shampoo and other toiletries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "toiletry": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bag in which you put things for keeping yourself clean and tidy, especially when you are travelling",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "toilets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a room or small building in a public place in which there are several toilets:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know where the ladies' toilets are?",
          "Could you tell me where the toilets are, please?",
          "One of his jobs was to clean the toilets.",
          "They bring in portable toilets for big events.",
          "I bumped into Maya in the toilets.",
          "That's how he ended up scrubbing toilets for a living."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toiling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to work hard:",
        "examples": [
          "Farm workers have been toiling in the 100-degree heat over the past week.",
          "After toiling away at work all week, it's good to relax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in a particular direction, slowly and with great effort:",
        "examples": [
          "I was toiling up the hill with four heavy bags when he took pity on me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "token": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you do, or a thing that you give someone, that expresses your feelings or intentions, although it might have little practical effect:",
        "examples": [
          "As a token of our gratitude for all that you have done, we would like you to accept this small gift.",
          "It doesn't have to be a big present - it's just a token."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper, a card, or an electronic document with a particular amount of money shown on it that can be exchanged in a shop or online for goods of that value:",
        "examples": [
          "a £20 record token",
          "He always bought me tokens for a department store for my birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round metal or plastic disc that can be used instead of money :",
        "examples": [
          "Metal tokens are used instead of cash in some slot machines in casinos.",
          "First they had to queue up to receive a small plastic token, which they could then exchange for food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of data that is used to represent and replace another one, in order to prevent private information being seen by someone who is not allowed to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "When we receive the transaction securely, we tokenize it and send back a token to the merchant so they never have to see a card number for settlement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of language that is used in a particular text :",
        "examples": [
          "The participants produced 1,564 linguistic tokens, of which 1,021 (65%) were marked for plural.",
          "Types are the distinct words in a text, whereas tokens are all the words, including repeats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an action, an amount, etc. that is intended to represent something or to show that you are doing something, even if is very small or has a small effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The troops in front of us either surrendered or offered only token (= not much) resistance.",
          "The company was bought by the government for a token 1p a share."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something that is done to in order to appear to support, help, or represent a particular group of people, but that does not help that group of people in a lasting or important way:",
        "examples": [
          "The truth is that they appoint no more than a token number of women to managerial jobs.",
          "When just one woman is on a company's board she may be dismissed as the token female.",
          "I felt like a token Black person on the committee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you give to someone or do for someone to express your feelings or intentions:",
        "examples": [
          "It isn’t a big present – it’s just a token of thanks for your help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round, metal or plastic disk which is used instead of money in some machines:",
        "examples": [
          "subway tokens"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small or limited but having a symbolic importance:",
        "examples": [
          "a token fee",
          "a token gesture of goodwill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round piece of metal or plastic that is used instead of money in some machines, for example, to get food or drink out of a vending machine, use a car park, etc:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll need some tokens for the coffee machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper that is given when you buy a particular product, which can be exchanged for something when you have collected enough of them:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a promotion on the cereal box offering a free toy for every 10 tokens you collect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that you take or a thing that you give that is a symbol of your feelings about something, even though it may not be very big or valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "a token of sth Please accept this gift as a token of our gratitude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or existing only to show that you are following rules or doing what is expected, even though the results are limited:",
        "examples": [
          "The wording of the advertisement was merely a token gesture towards equal opportunities.",
          "She was appointed as the token woman on the board"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a payment that is very small:",
        "examples": [
          "a token sum/payment",
          "There is a token charge for membership of the staff club."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tokens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you do, or a thing that you give someone, that expresses your feelings or intentions, although it might have little practical effect:",
        "examples": [
          "As a token of our gratitude for all that you have done, we would like you to accept this small gift.",
          "It doesn't have to be a big present - it's just a token."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper, a card, or an electronic document with a particular amount of money shown on it that can be exchanged in a shop or online for goods of that value:",
        "examples": [
          "a £20 record token",
          "He always bought me tokens for a department store for my birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round metal or plastic disc that can be used instead of money :",
        "examples": [
          "Metal tokens are used instead of cash in some slot machines in casinos.",
          "First they had to queue up to receive a small plastic token, which they could then exchange for food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of data that is used to represent and replace another one, in order to prevent private information being seen by someone who is not allowed to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "When we receive the transaction securely, we tokenize it and send back a token to the merchant so they never have to see a card number for settlement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of language that is used in a particular text :",
        "examples": [
          "The participants produced 1,564 linguistic tokens, of which 1,021 (65%) were marked for plural.",
          "Types are the distinct words in a text, whereas tokens are all the words, including repeats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an action, an amount, etc. that is intended to represent something or to show that you are doing something, even if is very small or has a small effect:",
        "examples": [
          "The troops in front of us either surrendered or offered only token (= not much) resistance.",
          "The company was bought by the government for a token 1p a share."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something that is done to in order to appear to support, help, or represent a particular group of people, but that does not help that group of people in a lasting or important way:",
        "examples": [
          "The truth is that they appoint no more than a token number of women to managerial jobs.",
          "When just one woman is on a company's board she may be dismissed as the token female.",
          "I felt like a token Black person on the committee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something you give to someone or do for someone to express your feelings or intentions:",
        "examples": [
          "It isn’t a big present – it’s just a token of thanks for your help."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round, metal or plastic disk which is used instead of money in some machines:",
        "examples": [
          "subway tokens"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small or limited but having a symbolic importance:",
        "examples": [
          "a token fee",
          "a token gesture of goodwill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round piece of metal or plastic that is used instead of money in some machines, for example, to get food or drink out of a vending machine, use a car park, etc:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll need some tokens for the coffee machine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper that is given when you buy a particular product, which can be exchanged for something when you have collected enough of them:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a promotion on the cereal box offering a free toy for every 10 tokens you collect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that you take or a thing that you give that is a symbol of your feelings about something, even though it may not be very big or valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "a token of sth Please accept this gift as a token of our gratitude."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or existing only to show that you are following rules or doing what is expected, even though the results are limited:",
        "examples": [
          "The wording of the advertisement was merely a token gesture towards equal opportunities.",
          "She was appointed as the token woman on the board"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a payment that is very small:",
        "examples": [
          "a token sum/payment",
          "There is a token charge for membership of the staff club."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tokyo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large city on Honshu island in Japan that is the capital of Japan",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tolerable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of a quality that is acceptable, although certainly not good:",
        "examples": [
          "At their best the conditions in these prisons are barely tolerable.",
          "For me it's friendships that make life tolerable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a quality that is acceptable but not wonderful:",
        "examples": [
          "A job in a theme park is tolerable only if you’re young."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tolerance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "willingness to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them:",
        "examples": [
          "This period in history is not noted for its religious tolerance.",
          "Some members of the party would like to see it develop a greater tolerance of/towards contrary points of view."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to deal with something unpleasant or annoying, or to continue existing despite bad or difficult conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "My tolerance of/for heat is considerably greater after having lived in the Far East for a couple of years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal's or plant's ability not to be harmed by a drug or poison over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a greater tolerance of/to the drug"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount by which a measurement or calculation might change and still be acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "parts that are made to tolerances of a thousandth of an inch"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willingness to accept behavior and beliefs that are different from your own, even if you disagree with or disapprove of them:",
        "examples": [
          "religious/racial tolerance",
          "There is zero tolerance of violence at this school – if you’re caught fighting, you’ll be suspended."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to bear something unpleasant or annoying, or to keep going despite difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t have much tolerance for hot, humid weather."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tolerant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "willing to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them:",
        "examples": [
          "The present government is even less tolerant of dissent.",
          "People in Italy are more tolerant of children in public places than in Britain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to deal with something unpleasant or annoying, or to continue existing despite bad or difficult conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "I think men are less tolerant of stress than women.",
          "Compared to other plants, rye is more tolerant of drought."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the ability to bear something unpleasant or annoying, or to keep going despite difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "Some grasses are very tolerant of drought."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willing to accept behavior and beliefs that are different from your own, even if you disagree with or disapprove of them:",
        "examples": [
          "Working with young people helps me be a little more tolerant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tolerate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them:",
        "examples": [
          "I will not tolerate that kind of behaviour in my class.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I won't tolerate lying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something unpleasant or annoying, or to continue existing despite bad or difficult conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "These ants can tolerate temperatures that would kill other species."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bear something unpleasant or annoying, or to keep going despite difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "Athletes often have to tolerate a lot of pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept behavior and beliefs that are different from your own, although you may not agree with or approve of them:",
        "examples": [
          "They don’t have the best service, but I tolerate it because I love their food."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tolerated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them:",
        "examples": [
          "I will not tolerate that kind of behaviour in my class.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I won't tolerate lying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something unpleasant or annoying, or to continue existing despite bad or difficult conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "These ants can tolerate temperatures that would kill other species."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tolerates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them:",
        "examples": [
          "I will not tolerate that kind of behaviour in my class.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] I won't tolerate lying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something unpleasant or annoying, or to continue existing despite bad or difficult conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "These ants can tolerate temperatures that would kill other species."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bear something unpleasant or annoying, or to keep going despite difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "Athletes often have to tolerate a lot of pain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to accept behavior and beliefs that are different from your own, although you may not agree with or approve of them:",
        "examples": [
          "They don’t have the best service, but I tolerate it because I love their food."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toll": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of money that you have to pay to use a road, cross a bridge, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Tolls are now collected electronically on most motorways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money a long-distance phone call costs:",
        "examples": [
          "Is Bayonne a toll call (= a more expensive phone call) from New York?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suffering, deaths, or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "Independent sources say that the death toll from the earthquake runs into thousands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause a large bell to) ring slowly and repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "In the distance, a church bell tolled the hour (= showed the time by ringing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you have to pay to travel along some main roads, to cross bridges, etc., or to make telephone calls over long distances:",
        "examples": [
          "They’re raising the bridge toll to $5.00.",
          "The number you dialed is a toll call – please deposit an additional fifty cents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a high degree of suffering or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "In addition to the physical destruction caused by the flooding, the emotional toll on its victims was immense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a large bell) to ring slowly and repeatedly, or to cause a large bell to ring in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The town hall bell tolled at noon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you have to pay to use a road or bridge:",
        "examples": [
          "Motorists in the region paid more than $11.6 million in tolls last year.",
          "pay/collect a toll Vehicles would be fitted with an electronic tag allowing drivers to pay tolls by credit card, over the phone or electronically.",
          "road/bridge/motorway tolls",
          "a toll bridge/highway/motorway"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you have to pay to use the internet or to visit particular websites:",
        "examples": [
          "Cable companies must treat all online traffic equally, without imposing higher tolls for certain content."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cost of a long-distance phone call",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total number of bad things or amount of damage that happens as a result of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The final toll of bankruptcies for this year is high.",
          "The death toll from the earthquake was over a million.",
          "financial/economic/emotional toll Layoffs carry a large human and financial toll."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something takes its toll, it causes damage:",
        "examples": [
          "The recession is taking its toll on small businesses.",
          "The building was once a model of its kind, but years of neglect have taken their toll.",
          "Stress can take a heavy toll on your health."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tolling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of officially increasing the period of time within which someone can be accused of a crime after the date when it was committed:",
        "examples": [
          "In a tolling agreement, the statute of limitations on the prosecution of a crime no longer applies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of collecting tolls:",
        "examples": [
          "Electronic tolling systems can greatly reduce congestion on busy roads."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tolls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of money that you have to pay to use a road, cross a bridge, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Tolls are now collected electronically on most motorways."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money a long-distance phone call costs:",
        "examples": [
          "Is Bayonne a toll call (= a more expensive phone call) from New York?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "suffering, deaths, or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "Independent sources say that the death toll from the earthquake runs into thousands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause a large bell to) ring slowly and repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "In the distance, a church bell tolled the hour (= showed the time by ringing)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you have to pay to travel along some main roads, to cross bridges, etc., or to make telephone calls over long distances:",
        "examples": [
          "They’re raising the bridge toll to $5.00.",
          "The number you dialed is a toll call – please deposit an additional fifty cents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a high degree of suffering or damage:",
        "examples": [
          "In addition to the physical destruction caused by the flooding, the emotional toll on its victims was immense."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a large bell) to ring slowly and repeatedly, or to cause a large bell to ring in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The town hall bell tolled at noon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you have to pay to use a road or bridge:",
        "examples": [
          "Motorists in the region paid more than $11.6 million in tolls last year.",
          "pay/collect a toll Vehicles would be fitted with an electronic tag allowing drivers to pay tolls by credit card, over the phone or electronically.",
          "road/bridge/motorway tolls",
          "a toll bridge/highway/motorway"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you have to pay to use the internet or to visit particular websites:",
        "examples": [
          "Cable companies must treat all online traffic equally, without imposing higher tolls for certain content."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cost of a long-distance phone call",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total number of bad things or amount of damage that happens as a result of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The final toll of bankruptcies for this year is high.",
          "The death toll from the earthquake was over a million.",
          "financial/economic/emotional toll Layoffs carry a large human and financial toll."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something takes its toll, it causes damage:",
        "examples": [
          "The recession is taking its toll on small businesses.",
          "The building was once a model of its kind, but years of neglect have taken their toll.",
          "Stress can take a heavy toll on your health."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tomahawk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small fighting axe used by Native Americans:",
        "examples": [
          "An Indian approached with tomahawk lifted.",
          "Weapons range from Indian clubs and tomahawks to the longer-range guided missiles of today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a missile (= flying weapon) that can be directed by a computer during its flight and that sometimes carries nuclear explosives:",
        "examples": [
          "The Tomahawk, a precision-guided missile, costs more than $1 million apiece.",
          "The ships are armed with tomahawk cruise missiles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a steak (= a thick, flat piece of meat ) with a big bone in it:",
        "examples": [
          "I ate the entire tomahawk by myself.",
          "On the night we dined, the restaurant offered a tomahawk rib eye steak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small fighting ax (= tool with a blade) used by American Indians",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tomato": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a round, red fruit with a lot of seeds, eaten cooked or uncooked as a vegetable, for example in salads or sauces:",
        "examples": [
          "a sliced tomato",
          "tomato salad/soup",
          "pasta with a tomato sauce"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a juicy, red fruit eaten raw, esp. in salads, or cooked as a vegetable:",
        "examples": [
          "tomato sauce/soup"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tomatoes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tomb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large stone structure or underground room where someone, especially an important person, is buried",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure or underground room where someone, esp. an important person, is buried",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tomboy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a girl who acts and dresses like a boy, liking noisy, physical activities",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a girl who dresses and acts like a boy, esp. in playing physical games that boys usually play",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tombs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large stone structure or underground room where someone, especially an important person, is buried",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure or underground room where someone, esp. an important person, is buried",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tombstone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cut stone with writing on it that marks where a dead person is buried",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tomcat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a male cat",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a male cat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tomfoolery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "silly behaviour, especially done as a joke",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "foolish, often playful, behavior",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tomorrows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "on the day after today:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't have time now. I'll do it tomorrow.",
          "I'm having dinner with Rachel tomorrow night.",
          "tomorrow week UK He'll be back tomorrow week (= a week from tomorrow).",
          "a week tomorrow UK We're leaving on holiday a week tomorrow (= a week from tomorrow)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the day after today:",
        "examples": [
          "You feel bad now, but tomorrow is another day.",
          "Oh, leave it till tomorrow.",
          "Is John coming to tomorrow's meeting?",
          "week from tomorrow US He'll be back a week from tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a time in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "Today's problem child may be tomorrow's criminal.",
          "We make sacrifices now to give our children a better tomorrow.",
          "At my age you look back and begin to realize that you have more yesterdays than tomorrows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on the day after today:",
        "examples": [
          "He said he’ll call tomorrow after work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the day after today:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Tomorrow’s meeting has been postponed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say you will see someone tomorrow morning/night/at noon/etc., you mean you will see that person on the next day at that time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I’ve arranged to see Rachel tomorrow morning/at ten."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Tomorrow can also mean the future:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Today’s problem child may be tomorrow’s brilliant scientist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ton": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilograms",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of weight equal to 1,016 kilograms",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of weight equal to 907 kilograms",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "tons of We have tons of food left over from the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "£100:",
        "examples": [
          "It'll cost you a ton or more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in cricket, 100 runs (= points) scored by a batter (= a player who tries to hit the ball) in one turn at batting:",
        "examples": [
          "She brought her ton up with a huge six.",
          "He scored four tons over the season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to drive at 100 miles an hour:",
        "examples": [
          "He had done a ton down the motorway and was stopped by police.",
          "You can click on the speed control and drive without fear of suddenly doing a ton.",
          "Blimey, the ease with which she'll do a ton when she gets behind the wheel!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit of measurement of weight equal to 2000 pounds or about 907 kilograms",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "infmlA ton or tons of something is a very large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve got a ton of homework to do tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring weight. In the UK a ton is equal to 1,016 kilograms or 2,240 pounds. In the US a ton is equal to 907.18 kilograms or 2,000 pounds. A metric ton is equal to 1000 kilograms or 2,205 pounds:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory produced 14,000 tons of soap a week.",
          "The door weighed 3 tons.",
          "They had a fleet of ten-ton trucks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unit for measuring the size of ships. A ton is equal to 100 cubic feet:",
        "examples": [
          "The river can receive vessels of up to 600 tons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of:",
        "examples": [
          "We've had tons of replies to our advertisement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a quality in the voice that expresses the speaker's feelings or thoughts, often towards the person being spoken to:",
        "examples": [
          "tone of voice I tried to use a sympathetic tone of voice.",
          "Don't speak to me in that tone of voice (= angrily), young lady!",
          "It wasn't so much what she said that annoyed me - it was her tone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of someone's voice:",
        "examples": [
          "in shocked, hushed, low, etc. tones She recounted the story to me in shocked tones (= in a shocked voice)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in how high or low the voice is that can change the meaning of a word or sentence",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general mood or main qualities of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't like the jokey tone of the article - I thought it was inappropriate.",
          "lower the tone Trust you to lower the tone of the evening by telling disgusting jokes, Mark!",
          "raise the tone Both candidates need to raise the tone of the campaign, as the electorate is tired of negative campaigning.",
          "set the tone for He was in a very bad mood when he arrived, and that set the tone for the whole meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form or degree of a colour:",
        "examples": [
          "warm tones of brown and yellow"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the healthy tightness of the body, especially the muscles:",
        "examples": [
          "muscle tone After you've had a baby you lose the muscle tone in your stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the largest difference in pitch between two notes that are next to each other in the western musical scale, equal to two semitones:",
        "examples": [
          "whole tone The interval from G to A is a whole tone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of sound of a musical instrument or singing voice:",
        "examples": [
          "the beautiful rich tones of his tenor voice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the continuous sounds that you hear on a phone that tell you if the other phone is ringing, if it is busy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I've called him several times but I keep getting the engaged tone.",
          "Please wait until you hear the dialling tone (= the sound that a phone makes when it is ready to be used)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you tone a part of the body, you make it firmer and stronger, usually by doing physical exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a good exercise for toning up the thighs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quality in the voice, esp. one that expresses the speaker’s feelings, often toward the person being addressed:",
        "examples": [
          "His tone was apologetic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the mood or general feeling of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The tone of his remarks was confident and reassuring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The tone of a piece of writing expresses the writer's attitude toward the subject or the reader:",
        "examples": [
          "The angry tone of this essay reveals her feelings about the war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical, mechanical, or voice sound on one note:",
        "examples": [
          "If you wish to leave a message, please wait until after the tone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of sound of a musical instrument or singing voice",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tone is also a step .",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of muscles) the quality of being healthy and firm:",
        "examples": [
          "Swimming helps to develop good muscle tone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feature of color related to its brightness or the amount of light it reflects",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic sound that you hear on a phone line:",
        "examples": [
          "Please leave your message after the tone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic sound when you call a phone number that tells you the person you are calling is already using the phone for another call:",
        "examples": [
          "I've tried calling her several times but I keep on getting a busy tone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a body) firm and strong",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the tone or tones described:",
        "examples": [
          "Low-toned mutterings could be heard in the next room."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "ink for a printer or photocopier:",
        "examples": [
          "The copier is out of toner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance that you put on your face after you have cleaned it to make the skin feel firm",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "ink in the form of powder that you put into a printer or a photocopier:",
        "examples": [
          "The photocopier's run out of toner again.",
          "We need a new toner cartridge for the printer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tones": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of someone's voice:",
        "examples": [
          "in shocked, hushed, low, etc. tones She recounted the story to me in shocked tones (= in a shocked voice).",
          "I could hear the low tones of my parents talking in the next room.",
          "For more than half a century, the reassuring tones of BBC newscasters have informed British television viewers about world events.",
          "I could hear them in the next room, speaking in hushed tones.",
          "When she spoke it was in the clipped tones of a former age.",
          "His contribution to the movie industry is still talked about in reverential tones.",
          "She answered each question in measured tones, never betraying any hint of irritation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tongs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device used for picking up objects, consisting of two long pieces joined at one end and pressed together at the other end in order to hold an object between them:",
        "examples": [
          "coal tongs",
          "a pair of tongs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device, often U-shaped, having long sides for picking up objects without touching them, used by pressing or moving the sides together until the free ends hold the object:",
        "examples": [
          "She moved the smoldering logs around in the fireplace with a set of tongs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tongue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the large, soft piece of flesh in the mouth that you can move, and is used for tasting, speaking, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I burned my tongue on some soup last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tongue of an animal, used as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of an object that is tongue-shaped, especially the piece of material that is under the laces in a shoe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a language:",
        "examples": [
          "immigrants struggling to learn a foreign tongue",
          "an ancient tongue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's way of expressing their ideas and feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a prolific writer with critical views and a sharp (= severe and critical) tongue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movable part in the mouth that is used in tasting and swallowing food and, in people, in producing speech",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a language:",
        "examples": [
          "McAdam could speak the Eskimo tongue, too."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tongues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the large, soft piece of flesh in the mouth that you can move, and is used for tasting, speaking, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I burned my tongue on some soup last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tongue of an animal, used as food",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of an object that is tongue-shaped, especially the piece of material that is under the laces in a shoe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a language:",
        "examples": [
          "immigrants struggling to learn a foreign tongue",
          "an ancient tongue"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person's way of expressing their ideas and feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "She is a prolific writer with critical views and a sharp (= severe and critical) tongue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movable part in the mouth that is used in tasting and swallowing food and, in people, in producing speech",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a language:",
        "examples": [
          "McAdam could speak the Eskimo tongue, too."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tonic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liquid medicine that has the general effect of making you feel better rather than treating a particular health problem that you might have",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes you feel stronger or happier:",
        "examples": [
          "The magazine is lively and interesting - the pictures alone are a tonic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "carbonated (= with bubbles) water with a bitter taste that can be drunk on its own or added to alcoholic drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "Two gin and tonics, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first note in a diatonic scale (= a musical scale that is either major or minor), which describes the key of a piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "In the key of C, C is the tonic - the tonic is the first note of any scale.",
          "Students learn what is most effective and what subsequent progressions to return to the tonic are good.",
          "Finality is felt in a return to the tonic, which is D."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the first note in a diatonic scale (= a musical scale that is either major or minor), which describes the key of a piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "The dominant chord is here followed immediately by a tonic six-four chord.",
          "The sudden tonic triad which concludes the orchestral coda is extremely effective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid medicine intended to make you feel better generally rather than treating a particular health problem",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tonic is also anything that makes you feel better:",
        "examples": [
          "Seeing his grandchildren was the perfect tonic for him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tonics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liquid medicine that has the general effect of making you feel better rather than treating a particular health problem that you might have",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that makes you feel stronger or happier:",
        "examples": [
          "The magazine is lively and interesting - the pictures alone are a tonic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "carbonated (= with bubbles) water with a bitter taste that can be drunk on its own or added to alcoholic drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "Two gin and tonics, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the first note in a diatonic scale (= a musical scale that is either major or minor), which describes the key of a piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "In the key of C, C is the tonic - the tonic is the first note of any scale.",
          "Students learn what is most effective and what subsequent progressions to return to the tonic are good.",
          "Finality is felt in a return to the tonic, which is D."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to the first note in a diatonic scale (= a musical scale that is either major or minor), which describes the key of a piece of music:",
        "examples": [
          "The dominant chord is here followed immediately by a tonic six-four chord.",
          "The sudden tonic triad which concludes the orchestral coda is extremely effective."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a liquid medicine intended to make you feel better generally rather than treating a particular health problem",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tonic is also anything that makes you feel better:",
        "examples": [
          "Seeing his grandchildren was the perfect tonic for him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely large amount:",
        "examples": [
          "tons of We have tons of food left over from the party.",
          "\"Do you have any rubber bands?\" \"Oh, yeah, tons. Help yourself.\"",
          "He did tons of work on the house while we were away.",
          "He's got tons and tons of collectibles in his house - you can barely move it's so full!",
          "There's tons to like in the latest computer, but also plenty of stuff that's irritating or frustrating about i."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tonsils": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the two small, soft organs at the back of the mouth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tool": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that you use with your hands to make or repair something:",
        "examples": [
          "power tools",
          "machine tools"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that helps you to do a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "useful tool A free low-interest credit card can be a useful budgeting tool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tool of the trade is something you need to use to do your job:",
        "examples": [
          "The artist was surrounded by paints, brushes, and other tools of the trade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose decisions and actions are unfairly controlled by others:",
        "examples": [
          "tool of The president was widely regarded as the tool of the military."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a penis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insulting word for a person who you dislike very much or who behaves very stupidly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that you use to help you do a job, esp. something that you use with your hands to make or repair something:",
        "examples": [
          "The only tools you need for this job are a hammer and a screwdriver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tool is also anything that helps you to do something you want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "We believe the new law will be an effective tool in fighting poverty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of equipment that you use with your hands to make or repair something:",
        "examples": [
          "They sell agricultural machinery and tools.",
          "You can assemble our furniture using hand tools or very basic power tools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that helps you in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "An educated sales force is one of the most effective tools any company can have.",
          "Our online presence gives us a powerful new tool to maintain market position.",
          "a business/marketing/research tool",
          "a strategic/managerial/statistical tool"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a program or feature of a program that helps you do particular things on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "The spreadsheet program offers several useful tools for manipulating the material.",
          "Companies in the industry tend to use identical, or at least compatible, software tools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is necessary for doing a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "A personal computer and laptop are essential tools of the trade for any journalist.",
          "The ability to write clearly is another tool of the trade."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toolbox": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container in which you keep and carry small tools, especially those used in the house or for repairing a car",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tooled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something, especially a piece of leather, that is tooled is covered with decorative patterns using a special tool:",
        "examples": [
          "a tooled leather belt"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tooling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a set of equipment used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The factory needs to invest in expensive new tooling to produce the new design.",
          "They supply precision tooling for the bodywork of sports cars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of getting, making, or using the right equipment for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has experienced tooling difficulties on its latest products.",
          "Three automotive tooling shops have recently gone out of business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tools": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that you use with your hands to make or repair something:",
        "examples": [
          "power tools",
          "machine tools"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that helps you to do a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "useful tool A free low-interest credit card can be a useful budgeting tool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tool of the trade is something you need to use to do your job:",
        "examples": [
          "The artist was surrounded by paints, brushes, and other tools of the trade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose decisions and actions are unfairly controlled by others:",
        "examples": [
          "tool of The president was widely regarded as the tool of the military."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a penis",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insulting word for a person who you dislike very much or who behaves very stupidly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that you use to help you do a job, esp. something that you use with your hands to make or repair something:",
        "examples": [
          "The only tools you need for this job are a hammer and a screwdriver."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tool is also anything that helps you to do something you want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "We believe the new law will be an effective tool in fighting poverty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of equipment that you use with your hands to make or repair something:",
        "examples": [
          "They sell agricultural machinery and tools.",
          "You can assemble our furniture using hand tools or very basic power tools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that helps you in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "An educated sales force is one of the most effective tools any company can have.",
          "Our online presence gives us a powerful new tool to maintain market position.",
          "a business/marketing/research tool",
          "a strategic/managerial/statistical tool"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a program or feature of a program that helps you do particular things on a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "The spreadsheet program offers several useful tools for manipulating the material.",
          "Companies in the industry tend to use identical, or at least compatible, software tools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is necessary for doing a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "A personal computer and laptop are essential tools of the trade for any journalist.",
          "The ability to write clearly is another tool of the trade."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toolshed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small building in which tools and garden equipment are kept",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "toot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a short sound or series of short sounds, especially with the horn of a car as a warning:",
        "examples": [
          "The driver tooted (her horn).",
          "The train toots its whistle as it passes by."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to release gas from the bowels through the bottom :",
        "examples": [
          "The more beans you eat, the more you toot!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short sound, especially one that is one of a series of sounds made with the horn of a car:",
        "examples": [
          "give a toot on The waiting taxi gave a toot on its horn.",
          "The sharp toot of a car horn outside attracted her attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to copy the sound of the horn of a car or the sound of a steam train:",
        "examples": [
          "Toot toot, that's my horn.",
          "All aboard - toot toot!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to let someone know that you are there, especially when you want them to move out of your way:",
        "examples": [
          "Toot toot - make way for Steve!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a person or group drinks a lot of alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "go on a toot He went on a toot once but he seemed embarrassed about it, and it never happened again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tooth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the hard, white objects in the mouth that are used for biting and chewing (= crushing food):",
        "examples": [
          "a broken/missing tooth",
          "front/back teeth",
          "false teeth He keeps his false teeth in a glass of water by his bedside.",
          "brush/clean your teeth Brush/Clean your teeth thoroughly morning and night.",
          "have a tooth out I had to have a tooth out (= removed)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the row of points that stick out from the edge of a tool or piece of equipment, such as a comb, saw, or zip",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "effective force or power:",
        "examples": [
          "This committee can make recommendations but it has no real teeth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the hard, white objects in the mouth that are used for biting and chewing food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "toothbrush": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small brush with a long handle that you use to clean your teeth",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small brush with a long handle that you use to clean your teeth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "toothless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having no teeth:",
        "examples": [
          "an ugly toothless old hag"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an organization or a rule that has no power:",
        "examples": [
          "This well-intentioned but toothless law will do nothing to improve the situation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toothpaste": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that you put onto a toothbrush to clean your teeth:",
        "examples": [
          "a tube of toothpaste"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, creamy substance that you put on a toothbrush to clean your teeth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "toothpick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, thin, pointed stick of wood, plastic, or metal that can be used for removing pieces of food from between the teeth, especially after a meal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small pointed piece of wood or plastic that is used to clean the teeth, esp. after meals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "toothpicks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, thin, pointed stick of wood, plastic, or metal that can be used for removing pieces of food from between the teeth, especially after a meal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small pointed piece of wood or plastic that is used to clean the teeth, esp. after meals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tooting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short sound or series of short sounds, especially with the horn of a car as a warning:",
        "examples": [
          "The driver tooted (her horn).",
          "The train toots its whistle as it passes by."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a short sound or series of short sounds, especially with the horn of a car as a warning:",
        "examples": [
          "The driver tooted (her horn).",
          "The train toots its whistle as it passes by."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to release gas from the bowels through the bottom :",
        "examples": [
          "The more beans you eat, the more you toot!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short sound, especially one that is one of a series of sounds made with the horn of a car:",
        "examples": [
          "give a toot on The waiting taxi gave a toot on its horn.",
          "The sharp toot of a car horn outside attracted her attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to copy the sound of the horn of a car or the sound of a steam train:",
        "examples": [
          "Toot toot, that's my horn.",
          "All aboard - toot toot!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "said to let someone know that you are there, especially when you want them to move out of your way:",
        "examples": [
          "Toot toot - make way for Steve!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a person or group drinks a lot of alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "go on a toot He went on a toot once but he seemed embarrassed about it, and it never happened again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "top": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the highest place or part:",
        "examples": [
          "at the top of She waited for me at the top of the stairs.",
          "on the top of There were flags on the tops of many of the buildings.",
          "on top of There was a pile of books on top of (= on) the table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flat upper surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The top of the table/desk was badly scratched."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, the first part of an inning (= period of play), when the visiting team has its turn to try to hit the ball and score:",
        "examples": [
          "He left the game in the top of the fifth inning.",
          "Miami scored twice in the top of the second."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any piece of light clothing worn on the part of the body above the waist:",
        "examples": [
          "a skimpy top",
          "a pyjama top",
          "I need a top to go with these trousers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cover or lid used to close a container or pen:",
        "examples": [
          "a screw-on top",
          "a bottle top",
          "a pen top"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important position in a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "at the top Life at the top is stressful.",
          "at the top of At 40, he was at the top of his profession.",
          "to the top As she was fond of reminding people, she started at the bottom and worked her way to the top.",
          "He fought and clawed his way to the top.",
          "Anyone who wants to stay at the top of their sport needs to work unbelievably hard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beginning of an hour, for example one o'clock, five o'clock, or ten o'clock:",
        "examples": [
          "We will update you on that story at the top of the hour.",
          "The radio presenter announced \"It's 19 minutes before the top of the hour\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of jewellery, usually one of a pair, worn in a hole in the ear or fastened to the ear by a clip; an earring",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the leaves of a vegetable plant grown mainly for its roots:",
        "examples": [
          "We fed the rabbit some beetroot tops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the highest part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a dirty mark on the top left-hand corner of the picture.",
          "The offices are on the top floor of the building.",
          "He was standing on the top rung of a ladder.",
          "The ball curled into the top corner of the net."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the part nearest to the highest part; in the upper part:",
        "examples": [
          "The top few steps were damaged and broken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the position of being) most important or successful; best:",
        "examples": [
          "So what would be your top choice of a place to go on holiday?",
          "As a chess player he's among the top ten percent in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Top people, organizations, or activities are the most important or successful ones:",
        "examples": [
          "top athletes/executives",
          "top jobs",
          "top schools"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as fast as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "The train thundered through the station at top speed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the student with the best results:",
        "examples": [
          "be/come top of the class She came top of the class in English."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling or doing things as well as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Paul's back on top form after his illness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "\"How was your party?\" \"Top, mate.\"",
          "\"You coming, then? \" \"Yeah, top!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be on the upper surface of something, especially as a decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "be topped with The dessert was topped off with whipped cream and pieces of fruit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the most important, most successful, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "top the charts The song topped the charts (= sold the largest number of recordings) for five weeks.",
          "top the bill She topped the bill (= was the most important act in the show)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do, pay, etc. more or better than anyone else:",
        "examples": [
          "\"They've offered me £1,000.\" \"I'm afraid we can't top that.\"",
          "top something with something She topped my suggestion with an even better one of her own."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to kill yourself",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with many different words to mean \"best\":",
        "examples": [
          "a top-class athlete",
          "top-ranking officers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest point, place, or part:",
        "examples": [
          "We set out for the top of the mountain at daybreak.",
          "The book was on (the) top of the table (= on the upper surface of the table)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cover or lid used to close a container:",
        "examples": [
          "a bottle top"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a toy with rounded sides that you can spin on a point at its bottom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing worn esp. by women on the part of the body above the waist:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m looking for a matching top to go with this skirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important or successful position in a group or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "At forty he was at the top of (= one of the leaders of) his profession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the highest or upper part:",
        "examples": [
          "She tripped over the top step and nearly fell.",
          "The pages are numbered on the top right-hand corner (= on the upper right surface of the page)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the position of being) at the highest level of importance, achievement, or success; best:",
        "examples": [
          "It was rated among the ten top universities in the nation.",
          "She’s one of the top executives in the fashion industry.",
          "As a chess player, he’s among the top 10% in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Top is used with many different words to mean best:",
        "examples": [
          "top-ranked athletes",
          "top-rated bonds",
          "top-seeded tennis players"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be more than:",
        "examples": [
          "The school building fund now tops $180,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do, pay, etc. more than anyone else; to make something more or better:",
        "examples": [
          "\"They’ve offered me $1000.\" \"I’m afraid we can’t top (= offer more than) that.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important or successful position in an organization, activity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He worked hard and quickly reached the top of his profession.",
          "Congratulations on your promotion - how are you enjoying life at the top?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to use your skills and abilities to a very high level, and even more than you have done previously:",
        "examples": [
          "She's 55 and at the top of her game as an entrepreneur."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the winner in a competitive situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The company that drops its prices first will come out on top."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at all levels in a company, including the most important managers:",
        "examples": [
          "There have been mutiple failures, from the top down.",
          "From the top down, staff are remarkably optimistic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "starting at the level of the most important managers and spreading to other employees:",
        "examples": [
          "Change has been imposed from the top down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in addition to something:",
        "examples": [
          "When we came to pay for the goods, there was a delivery charge on top.",
          "We expect sales to rise by 6% on top of last year's growth.",
          "The company's in financial trouble and on top of that they're losing key staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in control of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "be/get/stay on top of sth Management needs to get on top of the problem quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "most important or successful in an organization, activity, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a meeting with the company's top managers.",
          "She's applying for a range of top jobs in the field.",
          "He graduated from one of the top universities in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the highest position or rank:",
        "examples": [
          "My office is on the top floor of the building.",
          "top 10/50/100, etc. A number of Fortune Magazine's top 500 companies maintain headquarters or major facilities in New Jersey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "a top performing/top achieving company"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something better than you did previously, or better than someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "The sales team are aiming to top last year's performance.",
          "The figures topped last year's results by 15%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be more than a particular number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Visits to the website are now topping 5,000 per day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in the highest position in a list or rank:",
        "examples": [
          "They top the list of high-performing investments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "topic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a subject that is discussed, written about, or studied:",
        "examples": [
          "Our discussion included topics such as acid rain and the melting of polar ice.",
          "Your essay can be on any topic you like."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating directly to the subject that is being discussed, written about, or studied:",
        "examples": [
          "She did not find it easy to keep her essays on topic.",
          "Try to stay on topic!",
          "In your comments please be on-topic and appropriate. Do not disclose personal information.",
          "This blog is intended to encourage polite on-topic discussions ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not relating directly to the subject that is being discussed, written about, or studied:",
        "examples": [
          "Sorry for going a bit off topic.",
          "This may be somewhat off topic but it is worth mentioning.",
          "We reserve the right to delete off-topic or inflammatory comments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject that is written about, discussed, or studied:",
        "examples": [
          "We must pick topics for our research papers by next week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "topical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of interest at the present time; relating to things that are happening at present:",
        "examples": [
          "a topical joke",
          "The discussion focused on topical issues in medicine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A topical medical product is used on the outside of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "This lotion is for topical application only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to matters of importance at the present time:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an interesting discussion of topical issues in medicine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "topics": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a subject that is discussed, written about, or studied:",
        "examples": [
          "Our discussion included topics such as acid rain and the melting of polar ice.",
          "Your essay can be on any topic you like."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating directly to the subject that is being discussed, written about, or studied:",
        "examples": [
          "She did not find it easy to keep her essays on topic.",
          "Try to stay on topic!",
          "In your comments please be on-topic and appropriate. Do not disclose personal information.",
          "This blog is intended to encourage polite on-topic discussions ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not relating directly to the subject that is being discussed, written about, or studied:",
        "examples": [
          "Sorry for going a bit off topic.",
          "This may be somewhat off topic but it is worth mentioning.",
          "We reserve the right to delete off-topic or inflammatory comments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject that is written about, discussed, or studied:",
        "examples": [
          "We must pick topics for our research papers by next week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "topless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone, usually a woman, wearing nothing on the upper part of the body, or something connected with this way of dressing:",
        "examples": [
          "topless dancers/bars/sunbathing",
          "Many women now go topless on the beach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "topography": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the physical appearance of the natural features of an area of land, especially the shape of its surface",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the natural features of land, esp. the shape of its surface, or the science of mapping those features:",
        "examples": [
          "Volcanoes have sculpted the topography of the island."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "topped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "topper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object that goes on top of something in order to decorate it:",
        "examples": [
          "An illuminated star topper is a great way of finishing off your Christmas tree.",
          "Their wedding cake topper was a cute sculpture of the couple.",
          "We sell a range of stick-on card toppers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of food that is put on top of another food:",
        "examples": [
          "Tofu makes a great salad topper.",
          "The spread is perfect as a sandwich filler or toast topper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick cover that goes on top of a mattress (= the soft part of a bed that you lie on) in order to make it more comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "You can add this memory foam topper to help minimize aches and pains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person, group, organization, etc. in the highest position on a list:",
        "examples": [
          "The Spice Girls were chart toppers in the 90s.",
          "The team now sit just one point below the table toppers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the last in a series of good or bad events, remarks, actions, etc., especially when this is even better or worse than everything that has gone before:",
        "examples": [
          "Going to his concert was definitely the topper of our trip to Nashville.",
          "The topper was when a physician told me I'd just have to live with the pain.",
          "The next day, his wife filed for divorce. This is the topper on the mayor's string of recent difficulties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best student in a class or school",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman's short loose coat:",
        "examples": [
          "A whole new take on a classic denim jacket, this crisp white topper features vibrant floral embroidery and lace details."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "They were wearing grey toppers and standard wedding gear."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "topping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance, especially a sauce or pieces of food, that is put on top of other food to give extra flavour and to make it look attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "pizza topping",
          "What toppings did you put on your ice cream?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a food substance put on top of other food to give extra flavor or as a decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] You can get pizza with six different choices of toppings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toppings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance, especially a sauce or pieces of food, that is put on top of other food to give extra flavour and to make it look attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "pizza topping",
          "What toppings did you put on your ice cream?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a food substance put on top of other food to give extra flavor or as a decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] You can get pizza with six different choices of toppings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "topple": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) lose balance and fall down:",
        "examples": [
          "The statue of the dictator was toppled (over) by the crowds.",
          "The tree toppled and fell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force a leader or government out of power:",
        "examples": [
          "The church was prominently involved in the struggle that toppled the dictatorship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lean forward and fall:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] A large tree was toppled by the wind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a government topples, it is forced from power:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The government toppled after several large public demonstrations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove a person or organization from a position of power:",
        "examples": [
          "This was a secret bid to topple the chairman and take his job.",
          "Their aim was to topple the supermarket giant from its No.1 spot among British retailers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toppled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) lose balance and fall down:",
        "examples": [
          "The statue of the dictator was toppled (over) by the crowds.",
          "The tree toppled and fell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to force a leader or government out of power:",
        "examples": [
          "The church was prominently involved in the struggle that toppled the dictatorship."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the leaves of a vegetable plant grown mainly for its roots:",
        "examples": [
          "We fed the rabbit some beetroot tops.",
          "If you put carrot tops in water they start to grow.",
          "I like to buy carrots with the tops still attached as I think they taste better.",
          "Do you know if you can eat the tops of turnips?",
          "Cut the radish tops from the stem and wash them thoroughly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "She is tops in her field.",
          "Birmingham comes out tops for quality of life in a new survey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the most; maximum:",
        "examples": [
          "They shouldn't charge you more than £50 tops.",
          "Interest on the account is low - you can hope for 2% tops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best:",
        "examples": [
          "You're the tops, Linda!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "excellent:",
        "examples": [
          "She is tops in her field."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "topside": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "beef (= meat from a cow) that has been cut from the top part of a cow's leg:",
        "examples": [
          "Remove all the fat from the top round before cutting.",
          "Top round steaks have a good combination of tenderness and flavour.",
          "You can use topside, but fillet is better if you can afford it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large piece or area of rock that sticks up from a hill, or the hill itself",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "computer software that makes it impossible for anyone to discover which websites you are looking at",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "torah": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the first five books of the Jewish Bible that deal with the law of God",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the holy writings of the Jewish religion, esp. the first five books of the Old Testament",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "torch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small light that is held in the hand and usually gets its power from batteries:",
        "examples": [
          "She flashed/shone the torch into the dark room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick stick with material that burns tied to the top of it, used to give light:",
        "examples": [
          "a flaming/blazing torch",
          "literary Many buildings were put to the torch (= burned intentionally) during the riots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a symbol of a political movement or idea that has an important positive influence:",
        "examples": [
          "She promised that the party would carry the torch of progressivism into the next decade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn a building or other large thing, intentionally and usually illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "They smashed a side door to get in and then torched the warehouse when they had taken what they wanted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stick that burns at one end and is held at the other end and is used esp. as a light:",
        "examples": [
          "Which athlete will carry the Olympic torch into the stadium?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. The torch is the basic responsibilities and characteristics of a group, organization, or society, esp. when someone new takes control:",
        "examples": [
          "After he retired, the torch passed to his daughter, who now runs the organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A torch is also a blowtorch.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn something intentionally and usually illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "They torched the warehouse and ran."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "torched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn a building or other large thing, intentionally and usually illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "They smashed a side door to get in and then torched the warehouse when they had taken what they wanted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "torches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small light that is held in the hand and usually gets its power from batteries:",
        "examples": [
          "She flashed/shone the torch into the dark room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick stick with material that burns tied to the top of it, used to give light:",
        "examples": [
          "a flaming/blazing torch",
          "literary Many buildings were put to the torch (= burned intentionally) during the riots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a symbol of a political movement or idea that has an important positive influence:",
        "examples": [
          "She promised that the party would carry the torch of progressivism into the next decade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn a building or other large thing, intentionally and usually illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "They smashed a side door to get in and then torched the warehouse when they had taken what they wanted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stick that burns at one end and is held at the other end and is used esp. as a light:",
        "examples": [
          "Which athlete will carry the Olympic torch into the stadium?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. The torch is the basic responsibilities and characteristics of a group, organization, or society, esp. when someone new takes control:",
        "examples": [
          "After he retired, the torch passed to his daughter, who now runs the organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A torch is also a blowtorch.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn something intentionally and usually illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "They torched the warehouse and ran."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "torching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to burn a building or other large thing, intentionally and usually illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "They smashed a side door to get in and then torched the warehouse when they had taken what they wanted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tore": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "past simple of tear",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "torment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great mental suffering and unhappiness, or great physical pain:",
        "examples": [
          "endure torment The family said they had endured years of torment and abuse at the hands of their neighbours.",
          "Waiting for the result of the medical tests was sheer torment.",
          "in torment He spent the night in torment, trying to decide what was the best thing to do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great mental suffering and unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "go through torments Nothing can describe the torments we went through while we were waiting for news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that causes great suffering or anger:",
        "examples": [
          "torment to Writing reports was a monthly torment to him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a person or animal to suffer or worry:",
        "examples": [
          "The animals are tormented mercilessly by flies and mosquitoes.",
          "be tormented by/with The camera focused on a group of women whose faces were tormented by/with (= showed that they were suffering) grief.",
          "It tormented me all day - had I said the wrong thing and hurt her feelings?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great mental or physical suffering, or something that causes such pain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] After three days of torment, she went to a dentist.",
          "[ C ] That child acts like it’s a torment to see me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tormented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a person or animal to suffer or worry:",
        "examples": [
          "The animals are tormented mercilessly by flies and mosquitoes.",
          "be tormented by/with The camera focused on a group of women whose faces were tormented by/with (= showed that they were suffering) grief.",
          "It tormented me all day - had I said the wrong thing and hurt her feelings?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tormentor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who causes a person or an animal great mental suffering and unhappiness, or great physical pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Victims of oppression seldom have a chance to face their tormentors.",
          "Both the children have encountered their former tormentors in the street."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "torments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great mental suffering and unhappiness:",
        "examples": [
          "go through torments Nothing can describe the torments we went through while we were waiting for news.",
          "Few poems convey the torments of war so effectively.",
          "He describes in vivid detail the torments of not knowing whether she was faithful to him.",
          "Rarely had she suffered such torments.",
          "Her first novel was all about the torments of adolescence.",
          "She was no stranger to the torments of unrequited love."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "torn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "finding it difficult to choose between two possibilities:",
        "examples": [
          "I was torn. Part of me wanted to leave, and part wanted to stay.",
          "She was torn between staying and going."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "past participle of tear",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tornado": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong, dangerous wind that forms itself into an upside-down spinning cone and is able to destroy buildings as it moves across the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dangerous storm which is a spinning cone of wind that destroys anything in its path as it moves across the ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tornadoes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "toronto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the largest city in Canada, and the capital of the province of Ontario",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "torpedo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin bomb that travels underwater in order to destroy the ship at which it is aimed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a torpedo to destroy something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy:",
        "examples": [
          "He accused them of trying to torpedo the peace process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bomb designed to travel under water which explodes when it hits something:",
        "examples": [
          "No one on the ship saw the torpedo coming, not even the men on watch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit something with a torpedo:",
        "examples": [
          "The ship was torpedoed by a submarine.",
          "fig. In fact, both sides torpedoed the ceasefire (= destroyed its chances for success)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "torpedoed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a torpedo to destroy something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy:",
        "examples": [
          "He accused them of trying to torpedo the peace process."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "torpedoes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "torque": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a force that causes something to rotate (= turn in a circle)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a force that causes something to turn, or the power of such a force",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "torrents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "torrents of rain",
          "in torrents The rain came down/fell in torrents.",
          "We have received torrents of letters/requests/criticism.",
          "Lava poured down the mountainside in torrents.",
          "The whole village was engulfed by raging torrents after the river burst its banks.",
          "She was subjected to torrents of abuse from the crowd.",
          "Torrents of meltwater gush down the mountainside."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "torso": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the human body considered without head, arms, or legs, or a statue representing this:",
        "examples": [
          "The airbag will protect the head and torso.",
          "a famous marble torso"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main part of the human body without the head, arms, or legs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tortilla": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of thin, round Mexican bread made from maize or wheat flour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick Spanish omelette (= a flat, round food made by frying eggs that have been mixed together) with potato and sometimes onion in it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, flat, round bread made of corn or wheat flour and baked on top of a stove:",
        "examples": [
          "I could eat tortillas filled with cheese every day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tortillas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of thin, round Mexican bread made from maize or wheat flour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick Spanish omelette (= a flat, round food made by frying eggs that have been mixed together) with potato and sometimes onion in it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, flat, round bread made of corn or wheat flour and baked on top of a stove:",
        "examples": [
          "I could eat tortillas filled with cheese every day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tortoise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an animal with a thick, hard shell that it can move its head and legs into for protection. It eats plants, moves very slowly, and sleeps during the winter.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a turtle, esp. one that lives only on land",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "torture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of causing great physical or mental pain in order to persuade someone to do something or to give information, or to be cruel to a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Half of the prisoners died after torture and starvation.",
          "He revealed the secret under torture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very unpleasant experience:",
        "examples": [
          "The rush-hour traffic was sheer torture as usual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause great physical or mental pain to someone intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "It is claimed that the officers tortured a man to death in a city police station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause mental pain:",
        "examples": [
          "He tortured himself for years with the thought that he could have stopped the boy from running into the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an injury or severe mental pain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] All drivers suffer the tortures of traffic and bad weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Torture is also the act of injuring someone or making someone suffer in an effort to force that person to do or say what you want to be done or said:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The museum has many examples of instruments of torture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause great physical or mental pain to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She was tortured by the memory of their last argument."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tortured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving suffering and difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "the country's tortured past",
          "the tortured history of race relations"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tortures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of causing great physical or mental pain in order to persuade someone to do something or to give information, or to be cruel to a person or animal:",
        "examples": [
          "Half of the prisoners died after torture and starvation.",
          "He revealed the secret under torture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very unpleasant experience:",
        "examples": [
          "The rush-hour traffic was sheer torture as usual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause great physical or mental pain to someone intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "It is claimed that the officers tortured a man to death in a city police station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause mental pain:",
        "examples": [
          "He tortured himself for years with the thought that he could have stopped the boy from running into the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an injury or severe mental pain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] All drivers suffer the tortures of traffic and bad weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Torture is also the act of injuring someone or making someone suffer in an effort to force that person to do or say what you want to be done or said:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The museum has many examples of instruments of torture."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause great physical or mental pain to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She was tortured by the memory of their last argument."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "torturing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause great physical or mental pain to someone intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "It is claimed that the officers tortured a man to death in a city police station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause mental pain:",
        "examples": [
          "He tortured himself for years with the thought that he could have stopped the boy from running into the road."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "torturous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving a lot of suffering or difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "the torturous path to passing the bill"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a member of the British Conservative Party:",
        "examples": [
          "Margaret Thatcher was elected to lead the Tories in 1975."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the main conservative political party in Canada:",
        "examples": [
          "Liberal Martha Hall Findlay accused the Tories of keeping Canadians in the dark about the costs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who supported the British government during the American Revolution:",
        "examples": [
          "During the American Revolution, the Tories were bitterly denounced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to, supporting, or relating to the British Conservative Party:",
        "examples": [
          "They are both Tory voters living in Cornwall.",
          "There was a Tory government in Britain throughout the 1980s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to, supporting, or relating to the main conservative political party in Canada:",
        "examples": [
          "With 24 Tory MPs from Ontario, his party now had a credible national voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "supporting the British government during the American Revolution:",
        "examples": [
          "Bristol, Connecticut was a hotbed of Tory activity during the Revolution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of the main conservative political party in Canada",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A Tory is also a member of the main conservative political party in Great Britain.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "During the American Revolution, a Tory was a person who supported the British government: Loyalist",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tosh": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "nonsense:",
        "examples": [
          "It's just a lot of tosh."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to throw something carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "He glanced at the letter and then tossed it into the bin.",
          "The bull tossed him up into the air.",
          "[ + two objects ] Andrew tossed him the ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you toss food you shake or mix small pieces of it together with a sauce or dressing:",
        "examples": [
          "a tossed salad",
          "(be) tossed in Serve French beans tossed in a little garlic butter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly and suddenly lift the pan in which a pancake (= a thin, flat, round cake) is cooking so that the pancake goes up into the air and turns over before falling back into the pan:",
        "examples": [
          "Ben came second in the competition after tossing a pancake 21 times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you toss your hair or a part of your body you move it up and back suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "She tossed her head in annoyance.",
          "She tossed back her hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move about from side to side or turn a lot in bed, especially because you cannot sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "I was tossing and turning all night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw a coin up into the air and guess which side will land facing up, as a way of making a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "toss (a coin) Let's toss (a coin) to see who'll go first.",
          "\"I'll toss you for it - heads or tails?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order a sports player or manager to leave a game because they have broken a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "I got tossed after I argued with the officials.",
          "The umpire tossed our pitcher for deliberately throwing at a batter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden quick movement:",
        "examples": [
          "toss of someone's head \"I don't care,\" she replied with a toss of her head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of throwing a coin in the air and guessing which side will land facing upward as a way of deciding something:",
        "examples": [
          "United won the coin toss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to guess correctly/wrongly which side of a coin will be facing up when it lands on the ground after being thrown:",
        "examples": [
          "The team that wins the toss gets to start the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of throwing something in a careless or relaxed way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw gently or easily:",
        "examples": [
          "He tossed his dirty clothes on the floor.",
          "Matthew tossed the ball to his brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you toss food, you gently mix small pieces of it together or with a sauce:",
        "examples": [
          "I tossed the salad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you toss your hair or your head, you move it suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "The girl tossed her hair out of her eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you toss a coin, you choose between two possibilities by throwing a coin into the air and letting each side represent one of the possibilities, then accepting the possibility represented by the side that lands facing up:",
        "examples": [
          "We tossed to see who would go first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, quick movement or throw:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I don’t care,\" she replied with a toss of her head."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tossed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "He glanced at the letter and then tossed it into the bin.",
          "The bull tossed him up into the air.",
          "[ + two objects ] Andrew tossed him the ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you toss food you shake or mix small pieces of it together with a sauce or dressing:",
        "examples": [
          "a tossed salad",
          "(be) tossed in Serve French beans tossed in a little garlic butter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly and suddenly lift the pan in which a pancake (= a thin, flat, round cake) is cooking so that the pancake goes up into the air and turns over before falling back into the pan:",
        "examples": [
          "Ben came second in the competition after tossing a pancake 21 times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you toss your hair or a part of your body you move it up and back suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "She tossed her head in annoyance.",
          "She tossed back her hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move about from side to side or turn a lot in bed, especially because you cannot sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "I was tossing and turning all night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw a coin up into the air and guess which side will land facing up, as a way of making a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "toss (a coin) Let's toss (a coin) to see who'll go first.",
          "\"I'll toss you for it - heads or tails?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order a sports player or manager to leave a game because they have broken a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "I got tossed after I argued with the officials.",
          "The umpire tossed our pitcher for deliberately throwing at a batter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tosser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a stupid or unpleasant person:",
        "examples": [
          "Barry's such a tosser."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tosses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to throw something carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "He glanced at the letter and then tossed it into the bin.",
          "The bull tossed him up into the air.",
          "[ + two objects ] Andrew tossed him the ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you toss food you shake or mix small pieces of it together with a sauce or dressing:",
        "examples": [
          "a tossed salad",
          "(be) tossed in Serve French beans tossed in a little garlic butter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly and suddenly lift the pan in which a pancake (= a thin, flat, round cake) is cooking so that the pancake goes up into the air and turns over before falling back into the pan:",
        "examples": [
          "Ben came second in the competition after tossing a pancake 21 times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you toss your hair or a part of your body you move it up and back suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "She tossed her head in annoyance.",
          "She tossed back her hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move about from side to side or turn a lot in bed, especially because you cannot sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "I was tossing and turning all night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw a coin up into the air and guess which side will land facing up, as a way of making a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "toss (a coin) Let's toss (a coin) to see who'll go first.",
          "\"I'll toss you for it - heads or tails?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order a sports player or manager to leave a game because they have broken a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "I got tossed after I argued with the officials.",
          "The umpire tossed our pitcher for deliberately throwing at a batter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden quick movement:",
        "examples": [
          "toss of someone's head \"I don't care,\" she replied with a toss of her head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of throwing a coin in the air and guessing which side will land facing upward as a way of deciding something:",
        "examples": [
          "United won the coin toss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to guess correctly/wrongly which side of a coin will be facing up when it lands on the ground after being thrown:",
        "examples": [
          "The team that wins the toss gets to start the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of throwing something in a careless or relaxed way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw gently or easily:",
        "examples": [
          "He tossed his dirty clothes on the floor.",
          "Matthew tossed the ball to his brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you toss food, you gently mix small pieces of it together or with a sauce:",
        "examples": [
          "I tossed the salad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you toss your hair or your head, you move it suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "The girl tossed her hair out of her eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you toss a coin, you choose between two possibilities by throwing a coin into the air and letting each side represent one of the possibilities, then accepting the possibility represented by the side that lands facing up:",
        "examples": [
          "We tossed to see who would go first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden, quick movement or throw:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I don’t care,\" she replied with a toss of her head."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tossing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something carelessly:",
        "examples": [
          "He glanced at the letter and then tossed it into the bin.",
          "The bull tossed him up into the air.",
          "[ + two objects ] Andrew tossed him the ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you toss food you shake or mix small pieces of it together with a sauce or dressing:",
        "examples": [
          "a tossed salad",
          "(be) tossed in Serve French beans tossed in a little garlic butter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly and suddenly lift the pan in which a pancake (= a thin, flat, round cake) is cooking so that the pancake goes up into the air and turns over before falling back into the pan:",
        "examples": [
          "Ben came second in the competition after tossing a pancake 21 times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you toss your hair or a part of your body you move it up and back suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "She tossed her head in annoyance.",
          "She tossed back her hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move about from side to side or turn a lot in bed, especially because you cannot sleep:",
        "examples": [
          "I was tossing and turning all night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw a coin up into the air and guess which side will land facing up, as a way of making a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "toss (a coin) Let's toss (a coin) to see who'll go first.",
          "\"I'll toss you for it - heads or tails?\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to order a sports player or manager to leave a game because they have broken a rule:",
        "examples": [
          "I got tossed after I argued with the officials.",
          "The umpire tossed our pitcher for deliberately throwing at a batter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young child:",
        "examples": [
          "These are good, strong toys for tiny tots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small drink of alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "He poured them each a generous tot of whisky/rum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small child:",
        "examples": [
          "The tiny tot was trying so hard to keep up with his brother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "total": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount you get when several smaller amounts are added together:",
        "examples": [
          "At that time of day, cars with only one occupant accounted for almost 80 percent of the total.",
          "A total of 21 horses were entered in the race.",
          "We made $1,000 in total, over three days of trading."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including everything:",
        "examples": [
          "the total cost",
          "Total losses were $800."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great or of the largest degree possible:",
        "examples": [
          "total secrecy",
          "a total disregard for their feelings",
          "total silence",
          "The organization of the event was a total shambles (= very bad).",
          "The collapse, when it came, was total."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have as a complete amount, or to calculate this:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the eighth volume in the series, which totals 21 volumes in all.",
          "We totalled (up) the money we had each earned, and then shared it equally between the three of us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage a vehicle so badly that it cannot be repaired:",
        "examples": [
          "His son totaled the pickup when it was ten months old."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage something extremely badly:",
        "examples": [
          "The company hasn't just jeopardized its brand; it may have totaled it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the whole amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Add these up and give me the total.",
          "We paid a total of $473."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In total means including everything added together:",
        "examples": [
          "Last week 45 people in total came to the senior center."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete or extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "Negotiations had to be held in total secrecy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including the whole amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Total grain exports have increased."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "She didn’t total the car, but she did a lot of damage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have as a whole amount, or to calculate this:",
        "examples": [
          "This history series totals twelve volumes in all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount or number that you get when several smaller amounts are added together:",
        "examples": [
          "a total of $20/£1,000/€3m, etc. We calculated all costs to the company and came to a total of $5,500.",
          "We employ 534 staff in total.",
          "We have a large workforce with women representing 30% of the total."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including everything in a calculation or every person in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "total cost/expense These figures show the total cost of the project including staff salaries.",
          "total gains/losses Can you give us an idea of our total losses?",
          "The UK All Companies performance category averaged an 18.1% total return over the year.",
          "Women represent a very small percentage of our total workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete or very great:",
        "examples": [
          "The project was a total disaster.",
          "The audience listened in total silence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add up to a particular amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The annual salary bill totals more than $3 million.",
          "They incurred losses totalling over $2 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add up amounts to get a final number:",
        "examples": [
          "All costs have been totaled at the bottom of the column.",
          "When they totalled up their losses, they realised they could not continue in business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy a car in an accident:",
        "examples": [
          "They will pay the full cost to buy a new car if you total your car within the first year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "totaled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount you get when several smaller amounts are added together:",
        "examples": [
          "At that time of day, cars with only one occupant accounted for almost 80 percent of the total.",
          "A total of 21 horses were entered in the race.",
          "We made $1,000 in total, over three days of trading."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including everything:",
        "examples": [
          "the total cost",
          "Total losses were $800."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great or of the largest degree possible:",
        "examples": [
          "total secrecy",
          "a total disregard for their feelings",
          "total silence",
          "The organization of the event was a total shambles (= very bad).",
          "The collapse, when it came, was total."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have as a complete amount, or to calculate this:",
        "examples": [
          "This is the eighth volume in the series, which totals 21 volumes in all.",
          "We totalled (up) the money we had each earned, and then shared it equally between the three of us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage a vehicle so badly that it cannot be repaired:",
        "examples": [
          "His son totaled the pickup when it was ten months old."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage something extremely badly:",
        "examples": [
          "The company hasn't just jeopardized its brand; it may have totaled it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the whole amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Add these up and give me the total.",
          "We paid a total of $473."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In total means including everything added together:",
        "examples": [
          "Last week 45 people in total came to the senior center."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete or extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "Negotiations had to be held in total secrecy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including the whole amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Total grain exports have increased."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy something completely:",
        "examples": [
          "She didn’t total the car, but she did a lot of damage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have as a whole amount, or to calculate this:",
        "examples": [
          "This history series totals twelve volumes in all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount or number that you get when several smaller amounts are added together:",
        "examples": [
          "a total of $20/£1,000/€3m, etc. We calculated all costs to the company and came to a total of $5,500.",
          "We employ 534 staff in total.",
          "We have a large workforce with women representing 30% of the total."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "including everything in a calculation or every person in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "total cost/expense These figures show the total cost of the project including staff salaries.",
          "total gains/losses Can you give us an idea of our total losses?",
          "The UK All Companies performance category averaged an 18.1% total return over the year.",
          "Women represent a very small percentage of our total workforce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete or very great:",
        "examples": [
          "The project was a total disaster.",
          "The audience listened in total silence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add up to a particular amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The annual salary bill totals more than $3 million.",
          "They incurred losses totalling over $2 million."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add up amounts to get a final number:",
        "examples": [
          "All costs have been totaled at the bottom of the column.",
          "When they totalled up their losses, they realised they could not continue in business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to destroy a car in an accident:",
        "examples": [
          "They will pay the full cost to buy a new car if you total your car within the first year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "totally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely:",
        "examples": [
          "Her second husband is totally different from Mark.",
          "I totally agree with you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely or extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "This book is totally different from her last one."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tote": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to carry something, especially something heavy or awkward:",
        "examples": [
          "tote something around She usually toted the pup around in her handbag.",
          "tote a gun The building was surrounded with bodyguards toting sub-machine guns.",
          "gun-toting Gun-toting security men were posted at all the entrances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, a brand name for a system of putting bets on horses or dogs in a race",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carry something with you:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Tommy always totes around his cell phone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "totem": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object that is respected by a group of people, especially for religious reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "Television could be seen as a totem of modern society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that is a symbol for a group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "They thought of him as a good-luck totem."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "totes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used as a short form of",
        "examples": [
          "You're totes right.",
          "I am totes going to buy those shoes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carry something, especially something heavy or awkward:",
        "examples": [
          "tote something around She usually toted the pup around in her handbag.",
          "tote a gun The building was surrounded with bodyguards toting sub-machine guns.",
          "gun-toting Gun-toting security men were posted at all the entrances."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tots": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a young child:",
        "examples": [
          "These are good, strong toys for tiny tots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small drink of alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "He poured them each a generous tot of whisky/rum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small child:",
        "examples": [
          "The tiny tot was trying so hard to keep up with his brother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "touch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put your hand or another part of your body lightly onto and off something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "That paint is wet - don't touch (it).",
          "touch someone on something He touched the girl on the arm to get her attention.",
          "touch something with something The boy touched the worm with (= using, in his hand) a twig.",
          "figurative The setting sun touched the trees with red (= made them appear red for a short time)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of two or more things) to be so close together that there is no space between; to be in contact:",
        "examples": [
          "He fell asleep as soon as his head touched the pillow.",
          "She pushed the two bookcases together until they touched/were touching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to harm someone, or use or damage something:",
        "examples": [
          "Please don't touch any of my stuff while I'm away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(usually used in negative sentences) to eat or drink something:",
        "examples": [
          "They didn't touch any of the food we left for them.",
          "touch a drop Honestly, I haven't touched a drop (= drunk any alcohol) all night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to influence someone or something emotionally, or cause feelings of sympathy in someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Tragedy touched their lives when their son was 16.",
          "The TV report about the children's work for charity touched thousands of people's hearts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(usually used in negative sentences) to have or reach the same standard (= level of quality) as someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "can't touch Her novels can't touch (= are not as good as) those of her sister.",
          "there's no one to touch someone as something There's no one to touch him as an illustrator of children's books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "a touch \"Would you like milk?\" \"Just a touch.\"",
          "touch of There was a touch of irony/humour in her voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To show that an illness is not too serious, you can say you have had a touch of it:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a touch of flu/hay fever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small addition or detail that makes something better:",
        "examples": [
          "The speech had several comic touches.",
          "touch of genius Using a sailing ship as the company logo was a touch of genius (= a good/clever idea or action).",
          "finishing touch The flowers on the table provided the finishing touch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The weather has turned a touch too cold for my liking.",
          "For me, the first course was just a touch bland.",
          "It's a touch ironic.",
          "It seems a touch premature to start celebrating now.",
          "The meat was a touch overcooked.",
          "Isn't that a touch hypocritical?",
          "She talks, perhaps a touch optimistically, about retiring by the age of 35."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to know what something is like by feeling it with the fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "the sense of touch",
          "by touch I found the right coin in the dark by touch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after an adjective to express how something feels when you put your hand on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The material was soft to the touch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick, light movement of one thing, especially a hand, onto and off another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt a cold touch on my arm.",
          "touch of At a/the touch of a button, the door opened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate or continue to communicate with someone by using a phone or writing to them:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you still in touch with any of your old school friends?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop communicating with someone, usually because they do not live near you now:",
        "examples": [
          "We lost touch over the years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ability to do things in the stated, especially positive, way:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a deft touch with tricky painting jobs.",
          "She gave the job her own special/magic/professional/personal touch.",
          "I admire her lightness/sureness of touch as a cook.",
          "lose your touch He used to be a good writer but I think he's losing his touch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as football, a player's ability to control the ball and make it do what they want, or an occasion when a player controls the ball with their foot:",
        "examples": [
          "Salah squandered the chance to score when his touch let him down in front of goal.",
          "Hazard took several touches before crossing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area outside either of the long edges of the space on which football, rugby, and other sports are played:",
        "examples": [
          "into touch Playing for safety, he kicked the ball into touch.",
          "in touch He clearly catches the ball with both feet in touch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are in touch/out of touch with a subject, activity, or situation, your knowledge about it is recent/not recent:",
        "examples": [
          "He's not really in touch with what young people are interested in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put the fingers or hand lightly on or against something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] That paint is wet, so don’t touch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml If you cannot touch something, you are not allowed to have or use it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She can’t touch the money from her father until she’s 21."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml If you say you do not touch something, you mean that you do not drink or eat it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I never touch candy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be so close together that there is no space between:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Don’t let the back of the chair touch the wall.",
          "[ I ] Push the bookcases together until they touch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If one thing does not touch something similar, it is not as good as the other thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Her cooking can’t touch her sister’s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel sympathetic or grateful:",
        "examples": [
          "Your kindness has touched my family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a skill or special quality:",
        "examples": [
          "He seems to be losing his touch at poker.",
          "The flowers were a nice touch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a touch of regret in her voice.",
          "I had a touch of flu yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being close together or in contact with someone or something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to know what something is like by putting your hand or fingers on it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] This cloth is soft to the touch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A touch is an act of putting your hand or fingers briefly on something to operate it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] At a touch of the button, the door opened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put your fingers or hand lightly on the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't touch the machine when it's in use."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that someone or something is the best of a particular kind:",
        "examples": [
          "As a hard worker, no one can touch him.",
          "This computer is so powerful, no other laptop can touch it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk with someone for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "He wants to touch base on some of the significant items that we've been dealing with."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small addition or detail which makes something better:",
        "examples": [
          "Adding music to your presentation was a nice touch.",
          "I am just putting the finishing touches to my monthly report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "communicating or continuing to communicate with someone by phone, email, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "get/keep/stay in touch (with sb) We need to get in touch with our suppliers right away.",
          "Let's keep in touch over the next few days while the installation is in progress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "aware of what is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "in touch with sth It's very important to stay in touch with the practices of other employers in the city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "touchdown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the landing of an aircraft or of some types of spacecraft:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the plane's tyres burst on touchdown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in American football) the act of scoring points by carrying the ball across the other team's goal line or throwing the ball so that it is caught by a member of your team who is across the other team's goal line",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in rugby) the act of scoring points by putting the ball down on the ground behind the other team's goal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in football) the act of scoring six points by carrying or catching the ball behind the other team’s goal line:",
        "examples": [
          "He scored three touchdowns early in the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the moment when an aircraft or spacecraft lands:",
        "examples": [
          "High winds delayed the space shuttle’s touchdown."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "touchdowns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the landing of an aircraft or of some types of spacecraft:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the plane's tyres burst on touchdown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in American football) the act of scoring points by carrying the ball across the other team's goal line or throwing the ball so that it is caught by a member of your team who is across the other team's goal line",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in rugby) the act of scoring points by putting the ball down on the ground behind the other team's goal",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in football) the act of scoring six points by carrying or catching the ball behind the other team’s goal line:",
        "examples": [
          "He scored three touchdowns early in the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the moment when an aircraft or spacecraft lands:",
        "examples": [
          "High winds delayed the space shuttle’s touchdown."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "touched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "grateful for something kind that someone has done:",
        "examples": [
          "I was very touched by all the cards my friends sent me when I was in hospital.",
          "[ + that ] He was touched that you remembered his birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in an unusual and strange way:",
        "examples": [
          "You must think I'm a bit touched, hanging around in graveyards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "grateful for something kind that someone has done:",
        "examples": [
          "She was touched by the letters and cards sent by people she didn’t even know."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "touches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put your hand or another part of your body lightly onto and off something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "That paint is wet - don't touch (it).",
          "touch someone on something He touched the girl on the arm to get her attention.",
          "touch something with something The boy touched the worm with (= using, in his hand) a twig.",
          "figurative The setting sun touched the trees with red (= made them appear red for a short time)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of two or more things) to be so close together that there is no space between; to be in contact:",
        "examples": [
          "He fell asleep as soon as his head touched the pillow.",
          "She pushed the two bookcases together until they touched/were touching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to harm someone, or use or damage something:",
        "examples": [
          "Please don't touch any of my stuff while I'm away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(usually used in negative sentences) to eat or drink something:",
        "examples": [
          "They didn't touch any of the food we left for them.",
          "touch a drop Honestly, I haven't touched a drop (= drunk any alcohol) all night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to influence someone or something emotionally, or cause feelings of sympathy in someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Tragedy touched their lives when their son was 16.",
          "The TV report about the children's work for charity touched thousands of people's hearts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(usually used in negative sentences) to have or reach the same standard (= level of quality) as someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "can't touch Her novels can't touch (= are not as good as) those of her sister.",
          "there's no one to touch someone as something There's no one to touch him as an illustrator of children's books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "a touch \"Would you like milk?\" \"Just a touch.\"",
          "touch of There was a touch of irony/humour in her voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To show that an illness is not too serious, you can say you have had a touch of it:",
        "examples": [
          "I had a touch of flu/hay fever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small addition or detail that makes something better:",
        "examples": [
          "The speech had several comic touches.",
          "touch of genius Using a sailing ship as the company logo was a touch of genius (= a good/clever idea or action).",
          "finishing touch The flowers on the table provided the finishing touch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The weather has turned a touch too cold for my liking.",
          "For me, the first course was just a touch bland.",
          "It's a touch ironic.",
          "It seems a touch premature to start celebrating now.",
          "The meat was a touch overcooked.",
          "Isn't that a touch hypocritical?",
          "She talks, perhaps a touch optimistically, about retiring by the age of 35."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to know what something is like by feeling it with the fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "the sense of touch",
          "by touch I found the right coin in the dark by touch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used after an adjective to express how something feels when you put your hand on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The material was soft to the touch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick, light movement of one thing, especially a hand, onto and off another thing:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt a cold touch on my arm.",
          "touch of At a/the touch of a button, the door opened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate or continue to communicate with someone by using a phone or writing to them:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you still in touch with any of your old school friends?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop communicating with someone, usually because they do not live near you now:",
        "examples": [
          "We lost touch over the years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ability to do things in the stated, especially positive, way:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a deft touch with tricky painting jobs.",
          "She gave the job her own special/magic/professional/personal touch.",
          "I admire her lightness/sureness of touch as a cook.",
          "lose your touch He used to be a good writer but I think he's losing his touch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as football, a player's ability to control the ball and make it do what they want, or an occasion when a player controls the ball with their foot:",
        "examples": [
          "Salah squandered the chance to score when his touch let him down in front of goal.",
          "Hazard took several touches before crossing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area outside either of the long edges of the space on which football, rugby, and other sports are played:",
        "examples": [
          "into touch Playing for safety, he kicked the ball into touch.",
          "in touch He clearly catches the ball with both feet in touch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are in touch/out of touch with a subject, activity, or situation, your knowledge about it is recent/not recent:",
        "examples": [
          "He's not really in touch with what young people are interested in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put the fingers or hand lightly on or against something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] That paint is wet, so don’t touch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml If you cannot touch something, you are not allowed to have or use it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She can’t touch the money from her father until she’s 21."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml If you say you do not touch something, you mean that you do not drink or eat it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I never touch candy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be so close together that there is no space between:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Don’t let the back of the chair touch the wall.",
          "[ I ] Push the bookcases together until they touch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If one thing does not touch something similar, it is not as good as the other thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Her cooking can’t touch her sister’s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel sympathetic or grateful:",
        "examples": [
          "Your kindness has touched my family."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a skill or special quality:",
        "examples": [
          "He seems to be losing his touch at poker.",
          "The flowers were a nice touch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a touch of regret in her voice.",
          "I had a touch of flu yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being close together or in contact with someone or something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to know what something is like by putting your hand or fingers on it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] This cloth is soft to the touch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A touch is an act of putting your hand or fingers briefly on something to operate it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] At a touch of the button, the door opened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put your fingers or hand lightly on the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't touch the machine when it's in use."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that someone or something is the best of a particular kind:",
        "examples": [
          "As a hard worker, no one can touch him.",
          "This computer is so powerful, no other laptop can touch it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk with someone for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "He wants to touch base on some of the significant items that we've been dealing with."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small addition or detail which makes something better:",
        "examples": [
          "Adding music to your presentation was a nice touch.",
          "I am just putting the finishing touches to my monthly report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "communicating or continuing to communicate with someone by phone, email, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "get/keep/stay in touch (with sb) We need to get in touch with our suppliers right away.",
          "Let's keep in touch over the next few days while the installation is in progress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "aware of what is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "in touch with sth It's very important to stay in touch with the practices of other employers in the city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "touching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you feel sadness, sympathy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a touching story",
          "The way she took care of her little sister was really touching."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel sadness, sympathy, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Many find stories about cats more touching than any human stories."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "touchy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easily offended or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to be careful what you say to Kevin - he's rather touchy.",
          "She's very touchy about the fact that her wife was married before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing to be dealt with carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a touchy subject/issue/point, so we'd better avoid it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "easily angered or made unhappy:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s touchy about people borrowing her books."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A touchy subject or situation is one that must be dealt with carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "Politics can be a very touchy subject in some families."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tough": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong; not easily broken or made weaker:",
        "examples": [
          "These toys are made from tough plastic.",
          "Children's shoes need to be tough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a person, able to deal with difficult situations and not be easily defeated, frightened or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to be tough to be successful in politics.",
          "Even tough guys need to cry sometimes.",
          "informal Their lawyer is a real tough customer (= person)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "severe in limiting what is allowed or in punishing people who do not obey rules or laws:",
        "examples": [
          "Tough new safety standards have been introduced for cars.",
          "There have been calls for tougher controls/restrictions on what online retailers are allowed to sell.",
          "I think it's time the police got tougher on/with (= treated more severely) people who drink and drive.",
          "The government is continuing to take a tough line on terrorism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to do or to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "They've had an exceptionally tough life.",
          "They will be a tough team to beat.",
          "The company is going through a tough time at the moment.",
          "We've had to make some very tough decisions.",
          "My boss has given me a tough job/assignment.",
          "Many homeless people are facing a tough winter.",
          "After some tough bargaining, we finally agreed on a deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Tough food is difficult to cut or eat:",
        "examples": [
          "This steak is very tough.",
          "These apples have tough skins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to be violent or to contain violence; not kind or pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a tough neighbourhood",
          "Many of the country's toughest criminals are held in this prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unlucky:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I have to work late today because I'm very behind on my work.\" \"Oh, tough luck!\"",
          "It's tough on Geoff that he's going to miss the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sometimes used to show that you have no sympathy for someone's problems or difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I don't have any money left.\" \"Well, (that's just) tough - you shouldn't have spent it all on cigarettes.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a violent person:",
        "examples": [
          "Bands of armed toughs roamed the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not easily broken, weakened, or defeated; strong:",
        "examples": [
          "These toys are made of tough plastic.",
          "You have to be tough to be successful in politics.",
          "The police are getting tougher on illegal parking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Results or actions that are tough are severe and determined:",
        "examples": [
          "Tough new safety standards for cars are being introduced this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to do or deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "They will be a tough team to beat.",
          "We’ve had to make some very tough decisions.",
          "It’s going to be a tough winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Food that is tough is difficult to cut or eat:",
        "examples": [
          "a tough steak"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to be violent or to contain violence:",
        "examples": [
          "a tough guy",
          "a tough neighborhood"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toughen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something or someone tough, strong, or stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN announced its intentions to toughen sanctions still further.",
          "The government wants to toughen (up) the existing drug laws/controls.",
          "His time in the army certainly toughened him up.",
          "Car windows are usually made from toughened glass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become difficult to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "Amid toughening competition in the market, many firms are going out of business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone or something tough, strong, or stronger:",
        "examples": [
          "They’re going to toughen existing traffic laws."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tougher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong; not easily broken or made weaker:",
        "examples": [
          "These toys are made from tough plastic.",
          "Children's shoes need to be tough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a person, able to deal with difficult situations and not be easily defeated, frightened or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to be tough to be successful in politics.",
          "Even tough guys need to cry sometimes.",
          "informal Their lawyer is a real tough customer (= person)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "severe in limiting what is allowed or in punishing people who do not obey rules or laws:",
        "examples": [
          "Tough new safety standards have been introduced for cars.",
          "There have been calls for tougher controls/restrictions on what online retailers are allowed to sell.",
          "I think it's time the police got tougher on/with (= treated more severely) people who drink and drive.",
          "The government is continuing to take a tough line on terrorism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to do or to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "They've had an exceptionally tough life.",
          "They will be a tough team to beat.",
          "The company is going through a tough time at the moment.",
          "We've had to make some very tough decisions.",
          "My boss has given me a tough job/assignment.",
          "Many homeless people are facing a tough winter.",
          "After some tough bargaining, we finally agreed on a deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Tough food is difficult to cut or eat:",
        "examples": [
          "This steak is very tough.",
          "These apples have tough skins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to be violent or to contain violence; not kind or pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a tough neighbourhood",
          "Many of the country's toughest criminals are held in this prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unlucky:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I have to work late today because I'm very behind on my work.\" \"Oh, tough luck!\"",
          "It's tough on Geoff that he's going to miss the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sometimes used to show that you have no sympathy for someone's problems or difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I don't have any money left.\" \"Well, (that's just) tough - you shouldn't have spent it all on cigarettes.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a violent person:",
        "examples": [
          "Bands of armed toughs roamed the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not easily broken, weakened, or defeated; strong:",
        "examples": [
          "These toys are made of tough plastic.",
          "You have to be tough to be successful in politics.",
          "The police are getting tougher on illegal parking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Results or actions that are tough are severe and determined:",
        "examples": [
          "Tough new safety standards for cars are being introduced this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to do or deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "They will be a tough team to beat.",
          "We’ve had to make some very tough decisions.",
          "It’s going to be a tough winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Food that is tough is difficult to cut or eat:",
        "examples": [
          "a tough steak"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to be violent or to contain violence:",
        "examples": [
          "a tough guy",
          "a tough neighborhood"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toughest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong; not easily broken or made weaker:",
        "examples": [
          "These toys are made from tough plastic.",
          "Children's shoes need to be tough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a person, able to deal with difficult situations and not be easily defeated, frightened or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to be tough to be successful in politics.",
          "Even tough guys need to cry sometimes.",
          "informal Their lawyer is a real tough customer (= person)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "severe in limiting what is allowed or in punishing people who do not obey rules or laws:",
        "examples": [
          "Tough new safety standards have been introduced for cars.",
          "There have been calls for tougher controls/restrictions on what online retailers are allowed to sell.",
          "I think it's time the police got tougher on/with (= treated more severely) people who drink and drive.",
          "The government is continuing to take a tough line on terrorism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to do or to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "They've had an exceptionally tough life.",
          "They will be a tough team to beat.",
          "The company is going through a tough time at the moment.",
          "We've had to make some very tough decisions.",
          "My boss has given me a tough job/assignment.",
          "Many homeless people are facing a tough winter.",
          "After some tough bargaining, we finally agreed on a deal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Tough food is difficult to cut or eat:",
        "examples": [
          "This steak is very tough.",
          "These apples have tough skins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to be violent or to contain violence; not kind or pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a tough neighbourhood",
          "Many of the country's toughest criminals are held in this prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unlucky:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I have to work late today because I'm very behind on my work.\" \"Oh, tough luck!\"",
          "It's tough on Geoff that he's going to miss the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sometimes used to show that you have no sympathy for someone's problems or difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I don't have any money left.\" \"Well, (that's just) tough - you shouldn't have spent it all on cigarettes.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a violent person:",
        "examples": [
          "Bands of armed toughs roamed the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not easily broken, weakened, or defeated; strong:",
        "examples": [
          "These toys are made of tough plastic.",
          "You have to be tough to be successful in politics.",
          "The police are getting tougher on illegal parking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Results or actions that are tough are severe and determined:",
        "examples": [
          "Tough new safety standards for cars are being introduced this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to do or deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "They will be a tough team to beat.",
          "We’ve had to make some very tough decisions.",
          "It’s going to be a tough winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Food that is tough is difficult to cut or eat:",
        "examples": [
          "a tough steak"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to be violent or to contain violence:",
        "examples": [
          "a tough guy",
          "a tough neighborhood"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toughie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a difficult question or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "That last question was a real toughie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a violent person",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong person who is not easily made weaker or defeated",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a visit to a place or area, especially one during which you look around the place or area and learn about it:",
        "examples": [
          "We went on a guided tour of the cathedral/museum/factory.",
          "A bus took us on a sightseeing tour of the city.",
          "a tour guide"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey made for pleasure, especially as a holiday, visiting several different places in an area:",
        "examples": [
          "a cycling tour of Provence",
          "They've just come back from a tour of (UK also round) California's wine country.",
          "Tour operators (= companies which arrange holidays for people) have reported a drop in sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a planned visit to several places in a country or area made for a special purpose, such as one made by a politician, sports team, or group of performers:",
        "examples": [
          "a lecture/concert tour",
          "The Queen is making a two-week tour of Australia.",
          "She is performing in Birmingham tonight, on the third leg of (= stage of) her nationwide tour.",
          "The England cricket team is on tour in Pakistan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go on a tour somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + prep ] We spent a month touring (around/round/in) Kenya.",
          "The New Zealand team will be touring (in) Europe this winter.",
          "The president toured US military bases yesterday.",
          "The band is currently touring to promote the new album."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a play tours a particular area, it is performed in several places there:",
        "examples": [
          "The play will be performed first in the capital, and will then tour the rest of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a visit to a place or area, esp. one during which you look around the place or area and learn about it:",
        "examples": [
          "a walking tour",
          "a sightseeing tour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tour is also a planned visit to several places to give performances:",
        "examples": [
          "The band is currently on tour in Australia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go on a tour somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We spent a month touring France.",
          "[ I ] Alanis is touring to promote her new album."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a visit to a place or area, especially in order to look around it and learn about it:",
        "examples": [
          "a tour of/around/round sth As soon as we arrived, we were given a tour of the plant.",
          "We offer guided tours of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey made for pleasure, especially as a holiday, visiting several different places in an area:",
        "examples": [
          "a cycling/walking/driving tour The company specializes in cycling tours of Provence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a visit to several places for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The management team made a tour of all the company's retail outlets in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go on a tour somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "tour around/round/in sth We spent a month touring around Kenya."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go on a tour somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + prep ] We spent a month touring (around/round/in) Kenya.",
          "The New Zealand team will be touring (in) Europe this winter.",
          "The president toured US military bases yesterday.",
          "The band is currently touring to promote the new album."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a play tours a particular area, it is performed in several places there:",
        "examples": [
          "The play will be performed first in the capital, and will then tour the rest of the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "touring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of musicians, sports teams, exhibitions, etc.) going to several places in a country or area to perform, compete, be seen, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a touring opera company",
          "It was the world's top touring band, grossing more than $26 million that year.",
          "She's the subject of a touring exhibition that will come to Washington in April.",
          "He told the audience he was tired from a busy touring schedule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a journey to visit several places in a country or area for pleasure, especially as a holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "UK Explore the real America on a touring holiday through Washington State and Oregon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of visiting several places in a country or area to perform, compete, be seen, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The band has built an extensive fan base through relentless touring.",
          "After almost 50 years of recording and touring, why do you still do it?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of visiting several places in a country or area for pleasure, especially as a holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "Touring is a marvellous, carefree way to get to know Italy.",
          "There is no better place than Colorado for motorcycle touring."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tourism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the business of providing services such as transport, places to stay, or entertainment for people who are on holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "Tourism is Venice's main industry.",
          "These beautiful old towns have remained relatively untouched by tourism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business of providing services, such as transportation, places to stay, or entertainment, for tourists",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business of providing services such as transport, places to stay, or entertainment for people on holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "Tourism is Venice's main industry.",
          "These beautiful old towns have remained relatively untouched by tourism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tourist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who visits a place for pleasure and interest, usually while on holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "Millions of tourists visit Rome every year.",
          "Hordes (= very large groups) of tourists flock to the Mediterranean each year.",
          "Florida has a number of major tourist attractions.",
          "The island is very busy during the tourist season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a sports team who is travelling from place to place in a foreign country, playing games:",
        "examples": [
          "The West Indies easily defeated the tourists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who travels and visits places for pleasure and interest:",
        "examples": [
          "Millions of tourists visit Rome every year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who visits a place for pleasure and interest, usually on holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "Millions of tourists visit Rome every year.",
          "The island is very busy during the tourist season."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tourists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who visits a place for pleasure and interest, usually while on holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "Millions of tourists visit Rome every year.",
          "Hordes (= very large groups) of tourists flock to the Mediterranean each year.",
          "Florida has a number of major tourist attractions.",
          "The island is very busy during the tourist season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a sports team who is travelling from place to place in a foreign country, playing games:",
        "examples": [
          "The West Indies easily defeated the tourists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who travels and visits places for pleasure and interest:",
        "examples": [
          "Millions of tourists visit Rome every year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who visits a place for pleasure and interest, usually on holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "Millions of tourists visit Rome every year.",
          "The island is very busy during the tourist season."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tournament": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a competition for teams or single players in which a series of games is played, and the winners of each game play against each other until only one winner is left:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis/chess/golf tournament",
          "They were defeated in the first round of the tournament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competition involving many competitors in a single sport or game:",
        "examples": [
          "a chess/golf tournament"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tournaments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a competition for teams or single players in which a series of games is played, and the winners of each game play against each other until only one winner is left:",
        "examples": [
          "a tennis/chess/golf tournament",
          "They were defeated in the first round of the tournament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a competition involving many competitors in a single sport or game:",
        "examples": [
          "a chess/golf tournament"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tourniquet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strip of cloth that is tied tightly around an injured arm or leg to stop it bleeding:",
        "examples": [
          "If it continues to bleed, you may have to apply a tourniquet to the limb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strip of cloth that is tied tightly around an injured arm or leg to stop the flow of blood",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tours": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a visit to a place or area, especially one during which you look around the place or area and learn about it:",
        "examples": [
          "We went on a guided tour of the cathedral/museum/factory.",
          "A bus took us on a sightseeing tour of the city.",
          "a tour guide"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey made for pleasure, especially as a holiday, visiting several different places in an area:",
        "examples": [
          "a cycling tour of Provence",
          "They've just come back from a tour of (UK also round) California's wine country.",
          "Tour operators (= companies which arrange holidays for people) have reported a drop in sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a planned visit to several places in a country or area made for a special purpose, such as one made by a politician, sports team, or group of performers:",
        "examples": [
          "a lecture/concert tour",
          "The Queen is making a two-week tour of Australia.",
          "She is performing in Birmingham tonight, on the third leg of (= stage of) her nationwide tour.",
          "The England cricket team is on tour in Pakistan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go on a tour somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + prep ] We spent a month touring (around/round/in) Kenya.",
          "The New Zealand team will be touring (in) Europe this winter.",
          "The president toured US military bases yesterday.",
          "The band is currently touring to promote the new album."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a play tours a particular area, it is performed in several places there:",
        "examples": [
          "The play will be performed first in the capital, and will then tour the rest of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a visit to a place or area, esp. one during which you look around the place or area and learn about it:",
        "examples": [
          "a walking tour",
          "a sightseeing tour"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tour is also a planned visit to several places to give performances:",
        "examples": [
          "The band is currently on tour in Australia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go on a tour somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We spent a month touring France.",
          "[ I ] Alanis is touring to promote her new album."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a visit to a place or area, especially in order to look around it and learn about it:",
        "examples": [
          "a tour of/around/round sth As soon as we arrived, we were given a tour of the plant.",
          "We offer guided tours of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey made for pleasure, especially as a holiday, visiting several different places in an area:",
        "examples": [
          "a cycling/walking/driving tour The company specializes in cycling tours of Provence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a visit to several places for a special purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The management team made a tour of all the company's retail outlets in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go on a tour somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "tour around/round/in sth We spent a month touring around Kenya."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to advertise, talk about, or praise something or someone repeatedly, especially as a way of encouraging people to like, accept, or buy something:",
        "examples": [
          "The minister has been touting these ideas for some time.",
          "He is being widely touted as the next leader of the party.",
          "A local car dealership was touting its services/wares on the radio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeatedly try to persuade people to buy your goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "There were hundreds of taxis at the airport, all touting for business/custom."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell tickets for something such as a sports game or theatre performance unofficially, usually at a much higher price than the official price:",
        "examples": [
          "£30 seats for the match were being touted for £500."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who touts tickets:",
        "examples": [
          "Britain's best-known ticket tout once boasted that he could get you tickets for anything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advertise or praise something, often to encourage its use or sale:",
        "examples": [
          "Various studies have been published touting the benefits of pre-kindergarten programs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you tout someone's good character, knowledge, skills, achievements, etc., you praise those characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "The President was in Ohio on Saturday, touting his accomplishments and urging supporters to re-elect him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advertise or praise something, especially as a way of encouraging people to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "tout the benefits of sth He appears in ads touting the benefits of leasing corporate jets.",
          "Several insurance companies tout their services on local radio."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone or something is touted as something, many people say that they are or will be that thing:",
        "examples": [
          "be touted as sth He is being widely touted as the company's next CEO."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop or speak to many people in order to try to persuade them to buy your goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of taxis at the airport tout for business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pull a car, boat, etc. along, fastened behind another vehicle or boat:",
        "examples": [
          "You shouldn't drive fast when your car is towing a caravan.",
          "The road was closed while the vehicles that had been involved in the accident were towed away/off.",
          "The damaged boat was towed to safety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take away a vehicle that has been parked illegally using an official truck, to a place from which the driver has to pay to pick it up:",
        "examples": [
          "You're not allowed to park here - your car will be towed away .",
          "US This part of town is a tow zone (= one in which cars left illegally will be removed)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull someone's vehicle using a rope or chain tied to your vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "When my car broke down, a police car gave me a tow to the nearest garage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being pulled along:",
        "examples": [
          "The car in front of us is on tow - that's why we're going so slowly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull a car, boat, aircraft, etc., using a rope or a chain attached to another vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "The town tows abandoned cars and then fines their owners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of pulling someone's vehicle using a rope or chain attached to your vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "My car broke down and Bob gave me a tow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "towed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull a car, boat, etc. along, fastened behind another vehicle or boat:",
        "examples": [
          "You shouldn't drive fast when your car is towing a caravan.",
          "The road was closed while the vehicles that had been involved in the accident were towed away/off.",
          "The damaged boat was towed to safety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take away a vehicle that has been parked illegally using an official truck, to a place from which the driver has to pay to pick it up:",
        "examples": [
          "You're not allowed to park here - your car will be towed away .",
          "US This part of town is a tow zone (= one in which cars left illegally will be removed)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "towel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth or paper used for drying someone or something that is wet:",
        "examples": [
          "She came downstairs after her shower, wrapped in a towel.",
          "He used a paper towel to mop up the spill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub something with a towel to dry it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + adj ] She towelled her hair dry.",
          "After our swim, we quickly towelled ourselves down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually rectangular piece of cloth or paper used for drying something:",
        "examples": [
          "a bath towel",
          "paper towels"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "towels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of cloth or paper used for drying someone or something that is wet:",
        "examples": [
          "She came downstairs after her shower, wrapped in a towel.",
          "He used a paper towel to mop up the spill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rub something with a towel to dry it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + adj ] She towelled her hair dry.",
          "After our swim, we quickly towelled ourselves down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a usually rectangular piece of cloth or paper used for drying something:",
        "examples": [
          "a bath towel",
          "paper towels"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tower": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall, narrow structure, often square or circular, that either forms part of a building or stands alone:",
        "examples": [
          "the Eiffel tower",
          "church tower There's a clock on the church tower.",
          "office tower He works in an office tower in downtown San Francisco."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall, usually metal structure used for broadcasting:",
        "examples": [
          "a radio/transmission tower"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tall rectangular part of a personal computer, that contains the hard disk (= a device that is used to store programs and information), or a type of computer that has one of these tall rectangular parts :",
        "examples": [
          "All-in-one PCs consolidate all the elements of a traditional desktop computer - monitor, tower, keyboard, mouse.",
          "If you want to add extra storage devices you should consider the tower model."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very tall or large, usually in a way that makes people feel respect:",
        "examples": [
          "We turned the corner and there was the cathedral, towering in front of us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall, narrow structure that either forms part of a building or stands alone:",
        "examples": [
          "a clock tower"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tower is also a tall, usually metal structure used for broadcasting:",
        "examples": [
          "a television tower"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear very tall or large, or to be much taller than something else:",
        "examples": [
          "As we drove on, the Rocky Mountains towered before us.",
          "Although he’s only 14, David towers over his mother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "towering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very high and making people feel respect:",
        "examples": [
          "the towering walls of the Acropolis"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very great:",
        "examples": [
          "a towering figure in the art world",
          "Laurence Olivier's Othello was a towering performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very high or very great:",
        "examples": [
          "Fielder hit a towering home run.",
          "Bresson’s towering masterpiece explores the nature of freedom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "towers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall, narrow structure, often square or circular, that either forms part of a building or stands alone:",
        "examples": [
          "the Eiffel tower",
          "church tower There's a clock on the church tower.",
          "office tower He works in an office tower in downtown San Francisco."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall, usually metal structure used for broadcasting:",
        "examples": [
          "a radio/transmission tower"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the tall rectangular part of a personal computer, that contains the hard disk (= a device that is used to store programs and information), or a type of computer that has one of these tall rectangular parts :",
        "examples": [
          "All-in-one PCs consolidate all the elements of a traditional desktop computer - monitor, tower, keyboard, mouse.",
          "If you want to add extra storage devices you should consider the tower model."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very tall or large, usually in a way that makes people feel respect:",
        "examples": [
          "We turned the corner and there was the cathedral, towering in front of us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall, narrow structure that either forms part of a building or stands alone:",
        "examples": [
          "a clock tower"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tower is also a tall, usually metal structure used for broadcasting:",
        "examples": [
          "a television tower"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to appear very tall or large, or to be much taller than something else:",
        "examples": [
          "As we drove on, the Rocky Mountains towered before us.",
          "Although he’s only 14, David towers over his mother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "towing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull a car, boat, etc. along, fastened behind another vehicle or boat:",
        "examples": [
          "You shouldn't drive fast when your car is towing a caravan.",
          "The road was closed while the vehicles that had been involved in the accident were towed away/off.",
          "The damaged boat was towed to safety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take away a vehicle that has been parked illegally using an official truck, to a place from which the driver has to pay to pick it up:",
        "examples": [
          "You're not allowed to park here - your car will be towed away .",
          "US This part of town is a tow zone (= one in which cars left illegally will be removed)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "town": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where people live and work, containing many houses, shops, places of work, places of entertainment, etc., and usually larger than a village but smaller than a city:",
        "examples": [
          "a seaside/coastal town",
          "a fishing/mining/industrial town",
          "He was born in the small town of Castleford, in Yorkshire.",
          "We stayed in the best hotel in town.",
          "the main road into/out of town"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a town where most of the businesses are:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going into/to town at lunchtime to do some shopping.",
          "I met Charles while I was in town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important city or town in a country or area:",
        "examples": [
          "We went up to town to see a play.",
          "Many people commute into town (= London) from Essex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where you live or work:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm leaving town for a few days.",
          "Barbara is out of town on business this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who live in the town:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole town is/are hoping that their team will win the final tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a town or city, rather than the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "I've always lived in the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where there are a lot of houses, stores, and other buildings which is smaller than a city:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He was born in the small town of Elnora, Indiana.",
          "[ U ] We stayed at the best hotel in town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Town can also mean the place where you live or work:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Barbara is out of town this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Town is also the part of a town where the main stores are:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I’m going into/to town to do some shopping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Town can also refer to the people who live in the town:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The whole town is hoping our team will win."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "towns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where people live and work, containing many houses, shops, places of work, places of entertainment, etc., and usually larger than a village but smaller than a city:",
        "examples": [
          "a seaside/coastal town",
          "a fishing/mining/industrial town",
          "He was born in the small town of Castleford, in Yorkshire.",
          "We stayed in the best hotel in town.",
          "the main road into/out of town"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a town where most of the businesses are:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm going into/to town at lunchtime to do some shopping.",
          "I met Charles while I was in town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important city or town in a country or area:",
        "examples": [
          "We went up to town to see a play.",
          "Many people commute into town (= London) from Essex."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where you live or work:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm leaving town for a few days.",
          "Barbara is out of town on business this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who live in the town:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole town is/are hoping that their team will win the final tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a town or city, rather than the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "I've always lived in the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place where there are a lot of houses, stores, and other buildings which is smaller than a city:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He was born in the small town of Elnora, Indiana.",
          "[ U ] We stayed at the best hotel in town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Town can also mean the place where you live or work:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Barbara is out of town this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Town is also the part of a town where the main stores are:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I’m going into/to town to do some shopping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Town can also refer to the people who live in the town:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The whole town is hoping our team will win."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "township": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a South African town where only black people lived during apartheid:",
        "examples": [
          "the township of Soweto",
          "poverty and deprivation in the townships",
          "township music"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US and Canada, a unit of local government consisting of a town and the area surrounding it:",
        "examples": [
          "the township of Dulce, New Mexico",
          "Madison Township, Ohio"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in parts of the US and Canada) a unit of local government consisting of a town and the area surrounding it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "townspeople": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "people who live in a particular town, considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The townspeople have embraced the summer music festival.",
          "She addressed a meeting of townspeople."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who live in towns rather than in the countryside",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who live in a particular town, considered as a group",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "toxic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "poisonous:",
        "examples": [
          "toxic waste/chemicals/effluent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very unpleasant or unacceptable",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing you a lot of harm and unhappiness over a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "toxic parents",
          "a toxic relationship"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "poisonous, or relating to poisonous substances",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "poisonous:",
        "examples": [
          "toxic to sb/sth These substances can be toxic to humans.",
          "toxic chemical/substance/material The company has cut toxic chemicals from its printing process."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very unpleasant or unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "The atmosphere at work had become positively toxic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toxicity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the level of poison contained in a drug or other substance and its ability to harm the body or the environment, or the result of a harmful substance affecting the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Tests of the chemical have shown that it has a high level of toxicity.",
          "The patient displays signs of hypothyroidism due to drug toxicity.",
          "A strong breeze can dilute the toxicity of a poison gas.",
          "Different parts of plants have different toxicities.",
          "toxicity of The toxicity of the drug severely limits its use.",
          "Major toxicities usually occur after two to three days of treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of something or someone being very unpleasant, or causing harm:",
        "examples": [
          "It's too easy to assume that the other person must be to blame for the toxicity in a relationship.",
          "toxicity of The report recognized the toxicity of bullying in the workplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being poisonous, or the degree to which something is poisonous",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact that something is poisonous or the degree to which it is poisonous:",
        "examples": [
          "The toxicity of the drug severely limits its use.",
          "The paint has a very low toxicity to children and household pets."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toxicology": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the scientific study of the characteristics and effects of poisons",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "toxin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous substance, especially one produced by bacteria, that causes disease",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous substance, esp. one that is produced by bacteria and causes disease",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "toxins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous substance, especially one produced by bacteria, that causes disease",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous substance, esp. one that is produced by bacteria and causes disease",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "toy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object for children to play with:",
        "examples": [
          "a clockwork/wind-up toy",
          "UK a cuddly/soft/stuffed toy",
          "a toy train/farm/soldier",
          "Put your toys away now - it's time for bed.",
          "Leave daddy's camera alone - it isn't a toy!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that is used by an adult for pleasure rather than for serious use:",
        "examples": [
          "His latest toy is an underwater camera.",
          "She has several executive toys on her desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to a very small breed of dog that is kept as a pet:",
        "examples": [
          "a toy poodle/spaniel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that children play with:",
        "examples": [
          "a stuffed toy",
          "a toy train/soldier"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a breed of dog) very small and kept as a pet:",
        "examples": [
          "a toy poodle"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to consider something or doing something, but not in a very serious way, and without making a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "We're toying with the idea of going to Peru next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to touch an object or move it around with your hand, without any purpose but while thinking about something else:",
        "examples": [
          "She just toyed with her salad.",
          "He toyed nervously with a button on his jacket as he was speaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not care seriously about someone or about their feelings, especially during a romantic friendship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider or think about something in a not very serious way, and without making a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re toying with the idea of going to Peru next year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toyota": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a system for manufacturing, developed by Toyota® in Japan, based on lean manufacturing (= avoiding waste) and just-in-time production (= where parts are delivered exactly when needed):",
        "examples": [
          "Taiichi Ohno, the father of the Toyota Production System, was inspired by the modern grocery store in the 1960s."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "toys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an object for children to play with:",
        "examples": [
          "a clockwork/wind-up toy",
          "UK a cuddly/soft/stuffed toy",
          "a toy train/farm/soldier",
          "Put your toys away now - it's time for bed.",
          "Leave daddy's camera alone - it isn't a toy!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that is used by an adult for pleasure rather than for serious use:",
        "examples": [
          "His latest toy is an underwater camera.",
          "She has several executive toys on her desk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to a very small breed of dog that is kept as a pet:",
        "examples": [
          "a toy poodle/spaniel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an object that children play with:",
        "examples": [
          "a stuffed toy",
          "a toy train/soldier"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a breed of dog) very small and kept as a pet:",
        "examples": [
          "a toy poodle"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trace": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to find someone or something that was lost:",
        "examples": [
          "The police are trying to trace the mother of a newborn baby found abandoned outside a hospital.",
          "Attempts to trace the whereabouts of a man seen leaving the scene of the crime have so far been unsuccessful.",
          "Their missing daughter was finally traced to (= found in) Manchester."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find the origin of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The phone company was unable to trace the call.",
          "No one has yet been able to trace the source of the rumour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the causes or origins of something by examining the way in which it has developed:",
        "examples": [
          "The outbreak of food poisoning was traced to some contaminated shellfish.",
          "She has traced her family history back to the seventeenth century.",
          "The practice of giving eggs at Easter can be traced back to (= first happened in) festivals in ancient China."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe the way in which something has developed:",
        "examples": [
          "The film traces the events leading up to the Russian Revolution in 1917."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy a drawing or pattern, etc. by drawing over its lines through a thin piece of transparent paper:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you draw this picture yourself, or did you trace it?",
          "She learned to write her name by tracing out the letters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw a shape by showing the main or outer lines:",
        "examples": [
          "The child was tracing patterns in/on the sand with a stick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign that something has happened or existed:",
        "examples": [
          "He attempted to cover up all the traces of his crime.",
          "When she moved out, she left no trace of having been there.",
          "My wallet has been missing for several days and I can't find any trace of it.",
          "He seems to have vanished without (a) trace (= no one knows where he is)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of finding information about something electronically, or the record of the information found in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The phone company put a trace on the call."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very slight amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Traces of drugs were found in his blood.",
          "There is just a trace of grey in his hair.",
          "She speaks English without any trace of an accent.",
          "There was the faintest trace of a smile on her lips.",
          "\"How wonderful!\" she said, without any trace of sarcasm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find someone or something by searching carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "Police are trying to trace the mother of the abandoned baby.",
          "The phone company was unable to trace the call (= find where it came from)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To trace something is also to discover its cause or origin:",
        "examples": [
          "The outbreak of food poisoning was traced to contaminated shellfish.",
          "They trace their family back to the early settlers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To trace something is also to describe the way it developed:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie traces the events leading up to the Russian Revolution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy a drawing, pattern, etc. by drawing its lines on a thin piece of paper that is placed over it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very slight amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a trace of a smile on his face,",
          "She speaks English without the slightest trace of an accent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark or sign that something happened or existed:",
        "examples": [
          "They found traces of a lost civilization in the jungle.",
          "He vanished without a trace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow the movements, progress, or development of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We traced the manufacturing process from the arrival of the raw materials to the shipment of the final product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you trace the origin of these orders, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe the way in which something has developed:",
        "examples": [
          "The main aim of this project is to trace the history of the Keynesian revolution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of searching for something that has been lost:",
        "examples": [
          "put a trace on sth We have put a trace on your missing luggage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "traced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find someone or something that was lost:",
        "examples": [
          "The police are trying to trace the mother of a newborn baby found abandoned outside a hospital.",
          "Attempts to trace the whereabouts of a man seen leaving the scene of the crime have so far been unsuccessful.",
          "Their missing daughter was finally traced to (= found in) Manchester."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find the origin of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The phone company was unable to trace the call.",
          "No one has yet been able to trace the source of the rumour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the causes or origins of something by examining the way in which it has developed:",
        "examples": [
          "The outbreak of food poisoning was traced to some contaminated shellfish.",
          "She has traced her family history back to the seventeenth century.",
          "The practice of giving eggs at Easter can be traced back to (= first happened in) festivals in ancient China."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe the way in which something has developed:",
        "examples": [
          "The film traces the events leading up to the Russian Revolution in 1917."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy a drawing or pattern, etc. by drawing over its lines through a thin piece of transparent paper:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you draw this picture yourself, or did you trace it?",
          "She learned to write her name by tracing out the letters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw a shape by showing the main or outer lines:",
        "examples": [
          "The child was tracing patterns in/on the sand with a stick."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tracer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bullet that leaves a line of flame or smoke behind it when it is fired, so that you can see the direction it has taken:",
        "examples": [
          "Tracer bullets streaked through the sky.",
          "The sky was bright with tracer fire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tracers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bullet that leaves a line of flame or smoke behind it when it is fired, so that you can see the direction it has taken:",
        "examples": [
          "Tracer bullets streaked through the sky.",
          "The sky was bright with tracer fire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "traces": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to find someone or something that was lost:",
        "examples": [
          "The police are trying to trace the mother of a newborn baby found abandoned outside a hospital.",
          "Attempts to trace the whereabouts of a man seen leaving the scene of the crime have so far been unsuccessful.",
          "Their missing daughter was finally traced to (= found in) Manchester."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find the origin of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The phone company was unable to trace the call.",
          "No one has yet been able to trace the source of the rumour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover the causes or origins of something by examining the way in which it has developed:",
        "examples": [
          "The outbreak of food poisoning was traced to some contaminated shellfish.",
          "She has traced her family history back to the seventeenth century.",
          "The practice of giving eggs at Easter can be traced back to (= first happened in) festivals in ancient China."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe the way in which something has developed:",
        "examples": [
          "The film traces the events leading up to the Russian Revolution in 1917."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy a drawing or pattern, etc. by drawing over its lines through a thin piece of transparent paper:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you draw this picture yourself, or did you trace it?",
          "She learned to write her name by tracing out the letters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw a shape by showing the main or outer lines:",
        "examples": [
          "The child was tracing patterns in/on the sand with a stick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign that something has happened or existed:",
        "examples": [
          "He attempted to cover up all the traces of his crime.",
          "When she moved out, she left no trace of having been there.",
          "My wallet has been missing for several days and I can't find any trace of it.",
          "He seems to have vanished without (a) trace (= no one knows where he is)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of finding information about something electronically, or the record of the information found in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The phone company put a trace on the call."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very slight amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Traces of drugs were found in his blood.",
          "There is just a trace of grey in his hair.",
          "She speaks English without any trace of an accent.",
          "There was the faintest trace of a smile on her lips.",
          "\"How wonderful!\" she said, without any trace of sarcasm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find someone or something by searching carefully:",
        "examples": [
          "Police are trying to trace the mother of the abandoned baby.",
          "The phone company was unable to trace the call (= find where it came from)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To trace something is also to discover its cause or origin:",
        "examples": [
          "The outbreak of food poisoning was traced to contaminated shellfish.",
          "They trace their family back to the early settlers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To trace something is also to describe the way it developed:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie traces the events leading up to the Russian Revolution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy a drawing, pattern, etc. by drawing its lines on a thin piece of paper that is placed over it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very slight amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a trace of a smile on his face,",
          "She speaks English without the slightest trace of an accent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark or sign that something happened or existed:",
        "examples": [
          "They found traces of a lost civilization in the jungle.",
          "He vanished without a trace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow the movements, progress, or development of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We traced the manufacturing process from the arrival of the raw materials to the shipment of the final product."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Will you trace the origin of these orders, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to describe the way in which something has developed:",
        "examples": [
          "The main aim of this project is to trace the history of the Keynesian revolution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of searching for something that has been lost:",
        "examples": [
          "put a trace on sth We have put a trace on your missing luggage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tracing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a copy of a drawing or pattern made by drawing over it through a piece of thin, transparent paper:",
        "examples": [
          "He made a tracing of the picture."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "track": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the pair of long metal bars fixed on the ground at an equal distance from each other, along which trains travel:",
        "examples": [
          "a ten-mile stretch of track",
          "Passengers are requested not to walk across the tracks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a path or rough road that is made of soil rather than having a surface covered with stone or other material:",
        "examples": [
          "The house is at the end of a dirt/an unmade track."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of path or road, often in the shape of a ring, that has been specially designed and built for sports events, especially racing:",
        "examples": [
          "an all-weather track",
          "a dog/horse track",
          "The runners are now on their final lap of the track."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sport in which people compete with each other by running a race on a specially prepared circular path:",
        "examples": [
          "a track event",
          "run track Sam runs track on the high school team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general name for a particular group of sports in which people compete, including running, jumping, and throwing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark or line of marks left on the ground or on another surface by an animal, person, or vehicle that has moved over it, showing the direction they moved in:",
        "examples": [
          "Police found tyre tracks in the mud.",
          "track of The hunters followed the tracks of the deer for hours.",
          "leave tracks The burglars were careful not to leave any tracks behind them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be examining marks or pieces of information that show where a person or animal has gone, in order to catch them or it:",
        "examples": [
          "The police are on the track of the killer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the direction that something has taken or will take through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "track of People living in the track of the hurricane have been advised to leave their homes until it has passed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the direction in which someone's job or education develops:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a lawyer, but then she changed track completely and became a doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which a thought or idea has developed or might develop:",
        "examples": [
          "track of I found it difficult to follow the track of his argument."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous metal band that is fitted over the wheels on the side of a vehicle, for example a tank (= a large military vehicle):",
        "examples": [
          "As the tank engine started up, we heard the squeak of its tracks.",
          "The company made bolt-on tracks that converted four-wheeled, all-terrain vehicles into something that looked more like battle tanks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of classes for school students with similar ability who are approximately the same age and are taught together:",
        "examples": [
          "Students who do well in their 8th grade classes will qualify for the honors track in high school.",
          "the top/bottom track"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement in which a group of students attends school at a particular time when another group at the same school is on holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a year-round school and parents with several children may have to place them on different tracks.",
          "In a school with a single track, the entire student body is on the same calendar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several songs or pieces of music on a CD or other musical recording:",
        "examples": [
          "The album includes four previously unreleased tracks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a magnetic strip onto which sound can be recorded, with several tracks on one magnetic strip:",
        "examples": [
          "When a piece of music is recorded, each instrument is recorded separately on a 24 or 48-track tape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow a person or animal by looking for proof that they have been somewhere, or by using electronic equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "It's difficult to track an animal over stony ground.",
          "The military use radar satellites to track targets through clouds and at night.",
          "be tracked to The terrorists were tracked to (= found in) Amsterdam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use electronic equipment to check where things such parcels or goods that are being sent somewhere are :",
        "examples": [
          "To track your order, click on the link below.",
          "Postal orders have a security barcode, allowing them to be tracked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record the progress or development of something over a period:",
        "examples": [
          "The study tracked the careers of 1,226 doctors who trained at the Medical School."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a film or video camera tracks in a particular direction, it moves along while it is filming:",
        "examples": [
          "tracking shot The movie ends with a long tracking shot around the deserted house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a moving part of a recording machine tracks, it gets into the correct position for operating:",
        "examples": [
          "Our VCR tracks automatically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow the level of an interest rate, share price, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The mortgage deal will track the Bank of England base rate plus 0.75 percent.",
          "Tony is putting £500 a month into a savings account that tracks the FTSE All-Share index."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to group and teach together school students with similar abilities who are approximately the same age:",
        "examples": [
          "We start to track the children in the third form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a path that is narrower than a road, often with an uneven surface:",
        "examples": [
          "We walked along a muddy track at the side of the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A track is also one or a pair of parallel metal bars on which trains travel.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark or line of marks left on a surface, esp. the ground, by a moving animal, person, or vehicle, that shows the direction of travel:",
        "examples": [
          "deer tracks in the snow"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport of competitive running, or a wide, circular path that is made for this sport:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Fall sports include football, hockey, and track."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A track is also a specially prepared surface for any kind of racing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a dog/thoroughbred track"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several songs or pieces of music on a musical recording",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow something that moves or changes by noticing marks or signs that it has left behind:",
        "examples": [
          "The study tracked the careers of 1226 doctors who trained at Harvard Medical School."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you track something messy or dirty, you leave messy or dirty marks when walking because you had something on your shoes or feet:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids are always tracking mud in the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the direction that something has taken or in which it is moving:",
        "examples": [
          "They are able to forecast the track of the storm days in advance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something develops or might develop:",
        "examples": [
          "on the right/wrong track We believe we are on the right track to grow the business in the coming months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type of education or career someone chooses and the way it develops:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a lawyer, but then she changed track completely and became a doctor.",
          "Students perform better once engaged in a career track with clear expectations of what it takes to get a job.",
          "a vocational/academic track"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which a thought or idea has developed or might develop:",
        "examples": [
          "I found it difficult to follow the track of his argument."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a record of something, or make certain that you know or remember what has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep track of the hours you work.",
          "His job is to keep track of all the shipments going out to customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop keeping a record of something, or stop being certain that you know or remember what has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "I have lost track of the number of times you have been late this month.",
          "So many customers came in that I lost track after an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making progress and likely to succeed or achieve a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "They're on track to make record profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow the movement or progress of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The company set up a database to help track sales across the country.",
          "Investigators are tracking streams of the contaminated food through several states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record the progress or development of something over a period:",
        "examples": [
          "We have been tracking the trends in computer sales for over ten years.",
          "The study tracked the careers of 1226 doctors who trained at the University of Michigan Medical School."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow the level of an interest rate:",
        "examples": [
          "The mortgage deal will track the Bank of England base rate plus 0.75 pc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow the level of a particular share index:",
        "examples": [
          "Tony is putting £500 a month into a savings account which tracks the FTSE All-Share index."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tracked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of goods, a package, etc.) officially recorded as having left or arrived at various places on a route, when being sent to someone; relating to sending goods in this way :",
        "examples": [
          "I've had two separate tracked packages lost in the last month, both with important documents in them.",
          "When you send a tracked shipment, you will receive a tracking number, which you can use to track the shipment online.",
          "For peace of mind, choose tracked delivery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a vehicle) moving on two tracks (= continuous metal bands that are fitted over the wheels on each side of the vehicle):",
        "examples": [
          "Supporters of tracked vehicles argue that wheeled trucks will get bogged down in bad weather.",
          "There has been concern about the regiments' heavy tracked vehicles driving through the town.",
          "The environmental group opposes plans to use large, tracked machines to remove trees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tracker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is able to find animals or people by following the marks they leave on the ground as they move over it:",
        "examples": [
          "An Aboriginal tracker led them to the place where the plane had crashed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device or piece of software that records information about your physical activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The sleep tracker records all sorts of details about your sleep.",
          "What is the best activity tracker?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a financial product that follows the level of an interest rate, share price, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Trackers are usually cheaper than actively managed funds, as they are often run by computer instead of a fund manager.",
          "A typical base-rate tracker offers between 0.2 and 0.3 percentage points above the Bank's rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that shows where someone or something is:",
        "examples": [
          "GPS trackers can be plugged into most cars' onboard computers.",
          "Every time someone downloads the file, the tracker records where they are."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a financial product that follows the level of a particular share index:",
        "examples": [
          "Index trackers need little active management as they simply mirror the performance of a given market index."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trackers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is able to find animals or people by following the marks they leave on the ground as they move over it:",
        "examples": [
          "An Aboriginal tracker led them to the place where the plane had crashed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device or piece of software that records information about your physical activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The sleep tracker records all sorts of details about your sleep.",
          "What is the best activity tracker?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a financial product that follows the level of an interest rate, share price, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Trackers are usually cheaper than actively managed funds, as they are often run by computer instead of a fund manager.",
          "A typical base-rate tracker offers between 0.2 and 0.3 percentage points above the Bank's rate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that shows where someone or something is:",
        "examples": [
          "GPS trackers can be plugged into most cars' onboard computers.",
          "Every time someone downloads the file, the tracker records where they are."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a financial product that follows the level of a particular share index:",
        "examples": [
          "Index trackers need little active management as they simply mirror the performance of a given market index."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tracking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting students with similar abilities in a group and teaching them together:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people object to tracking because it gives an unfair advantage to intelligent children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of following a person or animal by looking for proof that they have been somewhere or by using electronic equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "He is good at hunting and tracking.",
          "The tracking of big game requires a licence.",
          "tracking device She discovered a secret tracking device in her car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of electronic equipment to check where things such parcels or goods that are being sent somewhere are :",
        "examples": [
          "The tracking of shipments is lax.",
          "The website provides both product availability information and order tracking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of recording the progress or development of something over time:",
        "examples": [
          "The success of any objective requires the continuous tracking of progress.",
          "It is important to have a national network of disease tracking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the position of the wheels on a vehicle, or the process of making sure the wheels of a vehicle are in the correct position:",
        "examples": [
          "Usually when they balance the wheels they check the tracking.",
          "Wheel alignment, or tracking, is an important part of car maintenance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tracks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the pair of long metal bars fixed on the ground at an equal distance from each other, along which trains travel:",
        "examples": [
          "a ten-mile stretch of track",
          "Passengers are requested not to walk across the tracks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a path or rough road that is made of soil rather than having a surface covered with stone or other material:",
        "examples": [
          "The house is at the end of a dirt/an unmade track."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of path or road, often in the shape of a ring, that has been specially designed and built for sports events, especially racing:",
        "examples": [
          "an all-weather track",
          "a dog/horse track",
          "The runners are now on their final lap of the track."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sport in which people compete with each other by running a race on a specially prepared circular path:",
        "examples": [
          "a track event",
          "run track Sam runs track on the high school team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general name for a particular group of sports in which people compete, including running, jumping, and throwing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark or line of marks left on the ground or on another surface by an animal, person, or vehicle that has moved over it, showing the direction they moved in:",
        "examples": [
          "Police found tyre tracks in the mud.",
          "track of The hunters followed the tracks of the deer for hours.",
          "leave tracks The burglars were careful not to leave any tracks behind them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be examining marks or pieces of information that show where a person or animal has gone, in order to catch them or it:",
        "examples": [
          "The police are on the track of the killer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the direction that something has taken or will take through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "track of People living in the track of the hurricane have been advised to leave their homes until it has passed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the direction in which someone's job or education develops:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a lawyer, but then she changed track completely and became a doctor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which a thought or idea has developed or might develop:",
        "examples": [
          "track of I found it difficult to follow the track of his argument."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a continuous metal band that is fitted over the wheels on the side of a vehicle, for example a tank (= a large military vehicle):",
        "examples": [
          "As the tank engine started up, we heard the squeak of its tracks.",
          "The company made bolt-on tracks that converted four-wheeled, all-terrain vehicles into something that looked more like battle tanks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of classes for school students with similar ability who are approximately the same age and are taught together:",
        "examples": [
          "Students who do well in their 8th grade classes will qualify for the honors track in high school.",
          "the top/bottom track"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement in which a group of students attends school at a particular time when another group at the same school is on holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a year-round school and parents with several children may have to place them on different tracks.",
          "In a school with a single track, the entire student body is on the same calendar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several songs or pieces of music on a CD or other musical recording:",
        "examples": [
          "The album includes four previously unreleased tracks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a magnetic strip onto which sound can be recorded, with several tracks on one magnetic strip:",
        "examples": [
          "When a piece of music is recorded, each instrument is recorded separately on a 24 or 48-track tape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow a person or animal by looking for proof that they have been somewhere, or by using electronic equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "It's difficult to track an animal over stony ground.",
          "The military use radar satellites to track targets through clouds and at night.",
          "be tracked to The terrorists were tracked to (= found in) Amsterdam."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use electronic equipment to check where things such parcels or goods that are being sent somewhere are :",
        "examples": [
          "To track your order, click on the link below.",
          "Postal orders have a security barcode, allowing them to be tracked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record the progress or development of something over a period:",
        "examples": [
          "The study tracked the careers of 1,226 doctors who trained at the Medical School."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a film or video camera tracks in a particular direction, it moves along while it is filming:",
        "examples": [
          "tracking shot The movie ends with a long tracking shot around the deserted house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a moving part of a recording machine tracks, it gets into the correct position for operating:",
        "examples": [
          "Our VCR tracks automatically."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow the level of an interest rate, share price, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The mortgage deal will track the Bank of England base rate plus 0.75 percent.",
          "Tony is putting £500 a month into a savings account that tracks the FTSE All-Share index."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to group and teach together school students with similar abilities who are approximately the same age:",
        "examples": [
          "We start to track the children in the third form."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a path that is narrower than a road, often with an uneven surface:",
        "examples": [
          "We walked along a muddy track at the side of the field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A track is also one or a pair of parallel metal bars on which trains travel.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mark or line of marks left on a surface, esp. the ground, by a moving animal, person, or vehicle, that shows the direction of travel:",
        "examples": [
          "deer tracks in the snow"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport of competitive running, or a wide, circular path that is made for this sport:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Fall sports include football, hockey, and track."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A track is also a specially prepared surface for any kind of racing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a dog/thoroughbred track"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several songs or pieces of music on a musical recording",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow something that moves or changes by noticing marks or signs that it has left behind:",
        "examples": [
          "The study tracked the careers of 1226 doctors who trained at Harvard Medical School."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you track something messy or dirty, you leave messy or dirty marks when walking because you had something on your shoes or feet:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids are always tracking mud in the kitchen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the direction that something has taken or in which it is moving:",
        "examples": [
          "They are able to forecast the track of the storm days in advance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which something develops or might develop:",
        "examples": [
          "on the right/wrong track We believe we are on the right track to grow the business in the coming months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the type of education or career someone chooses and the way it develops:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a lawyer, but then she changed track completely and became a doctor.",
          "Students perform better once engaged in a career track with clear expectations of what it takes to get a job.",
          "a vocational/academic track"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which a thought or idea has developed or might develop:",
        "examples": [
          "I found it difficult to follow the track of his argument."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep a record of something, or make certain that you know or remember what has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep track of the hours you work.",
          "His job is to keep track of all the shipments going out to customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop keeping a record of something, or stop being certain that you know or remember what has happened:",
        "examples": [
          "I have lost track of the number of times you have been late this month.",
          "So many customers came in that I lost track after an hour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making progress and likely to succeed or achieve a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "They're on track to make record profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow the movement or progress of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The company set up a database to help track sales across the country.",
          "Investigators are tracking streams of the contaminated food through several states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record the progress or development of something over a period:",
        "examples": [
          "We have been tracking the trends in computer sales for over ten years.",
          "The study tracked the careers of 1226 doctors who trained at the University of Michigan Medical School."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow the level of an interest rate:",
        "examples": [
          "The mortgage deal will track the Bank of England base rate plus 0.75 pc."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow the level of a particular share index:",
        "examples": [
          "Tony is putting £500 a month into a savings account which tracks the FTSE All-Share index."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tract": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of writing, especially on a religious or political subject, that is intended to influence other people's opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "a moral/religious/socialist tract",
          "Have you read John Milton's tracts on divorce?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area of land:",
        "examples": [
          "The house is surrounded by vast tracts of woodland."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measured area of land that is used for a particular purpose, such as building houses or digging for oil:",
        "examples": [
          "a 132-acre tract in Irving"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of connected tubes and organs with a particular function inside the body of a person or an animal :",
        "examples": [
          "the urinary/respiratory/digestive tract"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large area of land, or a measured area of land:",
        "examples": [
          "The house is surrounded by vast tracts of woodland.",
          "A new hospital will be built on the 60-acre tract."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of tubes and organs in the body that are connected and have a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the digestive/urinary tract"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of writing, esp. on a religious or political subject, that is intended to influence people’s opinions",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "traction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the ability of a wheel or tyre to hold the ground without sliding:",
        "examples": [
          "In deep snow, people should use snow tyres on their vehicles to give them better traction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pulling of a heavy load over a surface, or the power used in this:",
        "examples": [
          "steam traction"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form of medical treatment that involves using special equipment to pull gently an injured part of the body, especially an arm or leg, for a long period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "After her back operation poor Mira was in traction for six weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of an idea, product, etc. becoming popular or being accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "In our digital age, it takes less time for new words and phrases to gain traction than it did in the past."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability of a wheel or tire to hold the ground without sliding:",
        "examples": [
          "I reduce the air pressure in all four tires during winter for better traction on slick, icy roads."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pulling of a heavy load over a surface, or the power used to do this",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "medical Traction is also a state in which an injured part of the body is gently pulled with special equipment:",
        "examples": [
          "His broken leg was put in a cast and was in traction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tractor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a motor vehicle with large back wheels and thick tyres, used on farms for pulling machinery",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a motor vehicle with large back wheels and thick tires that is used on farms for pulling heavy loads and machinery",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tractors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a motor vehicle with large back wheels and thick tyres, used on farms for pulling machinery",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a motor vehicle with large back wheels and thick tires that is used on farms for pulling heavy loads and machinery",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying and selling, or exchanging, goods and/or services between people or countries:",
        "examples": [
          "trade in The country's trade in manufactured goods has expanded in the last ten years.",
          "trade with 70 percent of the country's trade is with Europe.",
          "trade agreement The two countries have signed a trade agreement for one year only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Since the supermarket opened, many small local shops have lost up to 50 percent of their trade.",
          "roaring/brisk trade in In hot weather, shops do a roaring/brisk trade in (= sell a lot of) cold drinks and ice cream.",
          "This level of confidence in the economy is good for trade generally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular business or industry:",
        "examples": [
          "the trade the building/catering/tourist trade",
          "the book/car/fur trade",
          "in a trade He worked in the same trade all his life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job, especially one that needs special skill, that involves working with your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "She went to college to learn a trade.",
          "by trade He's a carpenter by trade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who work in a particular business or industry or in the same one:",
        "examples": [
          "in the trade People who work in the trade can buy their books at a discount.",
          "The company only supplies its goods to the (building/catering) trade, not direct to the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the publishing of books, etc. that are aimed at the general public:",
        "examples": [
          "trade publishing My friend just moved to trade publishing after years in academic publishing.",
          "trade fiction The paperback edition has been on the Times's trade fiction bestseller list for nearly thirty weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper, etc. produced for people working in a particular business or industry:",
        "examples": [
          "a steel industry trade journal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy and sell goods or services, especially between countries:",
        "examples": [
          "trade with For centuries, Native Americans traded with European settlers.",
          "trade in The company has been trading in oil for many years.",
          "trading partner The two countries have become close trading partners.",
          "Our books are traded throughout Asia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be bought and sold, or to buy and sell shares, on the stock exchange:",
        "examples": [
          "The volume of stocks traded today was very high.",
          "trade actively Shares in the company traded actively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange something, or to stop using or doing something and start using or doing something else instead:",
        "examples": [
          "The children traded comics.",
          "[ + two objects ] I'll trade you some of my chocolate for some of your ice cream.",
          "trade someone/something for someone/something I wouldn't trade you for the world (= I do not want a different partner)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people trade statements of a particular type, they say or tell them to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "We sat around the dinner table, trading stories.",
          "trade insults The two politicians didn't really discuss the issues, they just traded insults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying and selling goods and services esp. between countries:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] foreign trade",
          "[ U ] a trade agreement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trade is the act of exchanging one thing for another.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job, esp. one that needs special skill and that involves working with your hands, or the type of work in which such skills are needed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the building trades",
          "[ U ] He’s an auto mechanic/electrician by trade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trade is also any business:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the book/tourist trade"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy, sell, or exchange goods:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] For centuries, Native Americans traded with European settlers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To trade is also to exchange something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The children traded comics.",
          "[ T ] The two players traded insults and nearly came to blows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you trade something in, such as a car, you give it as part of the payment for something new:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] He recently traded in his Jeep for a red Mercedes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the buying and selling of goods between people, companies, or countries:",
        "examples": [
          "trade between sb and sb The policy is intended to increase trade between India and southeast Asia.",
          "trade in sth The country's trade in manufactured goods has expanded in the last ten years.",
          "a trade body/group Leaders of industry trade groups are urging caution in raising oil taxes.",
          "the minister for trade and industry",
          "global/international/regional trade",
          "trade policies/practices",
          "trade concessions/liberalization",
          "trade deals/negotiations/talks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular business or industry:",
        "examples": [
          "Members of the building trade have opposed the measure.",
          "the catering/retail/tourist trade",
          "the car/diamond/fur trade"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country's imports and exports in a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumer spending slowed down and investment and net trade recovered.",
          "The dollar has been boosted by two months of better American trade figures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "lose/boost trade Many small local shops have lost up to 50% of their trade since the supermarket opened.",
          "Trade is always slow in the winter months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job, especially one that needs special skill and involves working with your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "He's an electrician by trade.",
          "She wants to go to college and learn a trade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you exchange something that you own for something that you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Does anyone want to do a trade for my mobile phone?",
          "We have hundreds of CDs available for sale or trade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying and selling shares, investments, etc. or an occasion when people do this:",
        "examples": [
          "EBS claims to broker about 10,000 trades a day.",
          "afternoon/morning trade was brisk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We do a roaring trade in ice-creams during the hot weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular business or industry, and the people who work in it:",
        "examples": [
          "People who work in the trade can buy their books at a discount.",
          "The website offers a huge choice of private and trade sales for secondhand buyers.",
          "a trade journal/magazine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy and sell goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "be traded between sb and sb The plan knocks down tariffs on goods traded between the two countries.",
          "trade with sb All councils trade electronically with their suppliers.",
          "trade in sth Besides trading in goods, we also trade in services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something that you own as part of the payment for something that you buy, especially a new type of the same product:",
        "examples": [
          "trade sth for sth I traded my car for a new vehicle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist and operate as a business:",
        "examples": [
          "trade as sth The company trades as 'Pioneer Clothing'.",
          "The business traded under the name of College Crackers.",
          "The supermarket ceased trading in 2009."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy and sell shares on a stock market:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors will be offered the choice of three ways to trade.",
          "Around 95,000 long gilt contracts were traded on Liffe today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be bought and sold on a stock market:",
        "examples": [
          "Only six months ago the shares were trading as high as 35.5p.",
          "Foreign stock markets were trading down about 2%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange something, or to stop doing or using something and start doing or using something else instead:",
        "examples": [
          "trade sth for sth Most investors would trade a steadily climbing market for a volatile index any day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy goods or do your shopping at a particular store:",
        "examples": [
          "We don't trade at his store anymore."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tradecraft": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the skills and methods used by people who work for organizations involved in secret activities such as intelligence and spying (= finding out secret information about enemies and competitors) or terrorism (= violent political crime):",
        "examples": [
          "For years they used the same planes, with the same registration numbers, to carry out secret missions, which was not good tradecraft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the skills and methods used by someone doing a particular skilled job:",
        "examples": [
          "My mentor, Professor Jane Slater, taught me the basic \"tradecraft\" of history."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "traded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy and sell goods or services, especially between countries:",
        "examples": [
          "trade with For centuries, Native Americans traded with European settlers.",
          "trade in The company has been trading in oil for many years.",
          "trading partner The two countries have become close trading partners.",
          "Our books are traded throughout Asia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be bought and sold, or to buy and sell shares, on the stock exchange:",
        "examples": [
          "The volume of stocks traded today was very high.",
          "trade actively Shares in the company traded actively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange something, or to stop using or doing something and start using or doing something else instead:",
        "examples": [
          "The children traded comics.",
          "[ + two objects ] I'll trade you some of my chocolate for some of your ice cream.",
          "trade someone/something for someone/something I wouldn't trade you for the world (= I do not want a different partner)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people trade statements of a particular type, they say or tell them to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "We sat around the dinner table, trading stories.",
          "trade insults The two politicians didn't really discuss the issues, they just traded insults."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trademark": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a name or symbol on a product that shows it was made by a particular company, and that it cannot be used by other companies without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "Velcro is a registered trademark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something very noticeable that a person typically has or does:",
        "examples": [
          "He was wearing one of the brightly coloured ties that are his trademark.",
          "She gave one of her trademark smiles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a symbol, name, design, or phrase on a product that shows it is made by a particular company",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a name or symbol on a product that shows it was made by a particular company, and that it cannot be used by other companies without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "Google is a trademark of Google Technologies.",
          "trademark infringement/protection/violation The retail giant has taken action against a number of small businesses over trademark infringement.",
          "trademark laws/rights",
          "trademark holders/owners"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that a person or company has or does that makes them easy to notice or recognize:",
        "examples": [
          "The advert shows a house built out of the bank's trademark red building blocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to protect a name or symbol on a product or products so that it cannot be used by other companies without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "trademark a name/phrase/product The phrase was never trademarked by the company."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trader": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys and sells things:",
        "examples": [
          "a wool/sugar trader",
          "His father is a market trader, selling fruit and vegetables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys and sells company shares or money:",
        "examples": [
          "a stock/currency/futures trader",
          "He is a well-known trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who buys and sells goods or services",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that buys and sells shares, currencies, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It resulted from trading losses in derivatives by a single trader at the firm's Singapore office.",
          "a bond/currency/stock trader"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or business that buys and sells goods:",
        "examples": [
          "Supermarkets have driven many small traders out of business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "traders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys and sells things:",
        "examples": [
          "a wool/sugar trader",
          "His father is a market trader, selling fruit and vegetables."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys and sells company shares or money:",
        "examples": [
          "a stock/currency/futures trader",
          "He is a well-known trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who buys and sells goods or services",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that buys and sells shares, currencies, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "It resulted from trading losses in derivatives by a single trader at the firm's Singapore office.",
          "a bond/currency/stock trader"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or business that buys and sells goods:",
        "examples": [
          "Supermarkets have driven many small traders out of business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trades": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying and selling, or exchanging, goods and/or services between people or countries:",
        "examples": [
          "trade in The country's trade in manufactured goods has expanded in the last ten years.",
          "trade with 70 percent of the country's trade is with Europe.",
          "trade agreement The two countries have signed a trade agreement for one year only."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Since the supermarket opened, many small local shops have lost up to 50 percent of their trade.",
          "roaring/brisk trade in In hot weather, shops do a roaring/brisk trade in (= sell a lot of) cold drinks and ice cream.",
          "This level of confidence in the economy is good for trade generally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular business or industry:",
        "examples": [
          "the trade the building/catering/tourist trade",
          "the book/car/fur trade",
          "in a trade He worked in the same trade all his life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job, especially one that needs special skill, that involves working with your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "She went to college to learn a trade.",
          "by trade He's a carpenter by trade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the people who work in a particular business or industry or in the same one:",
        "examples": [
          "in the trade People who work in the trade can buy their books at a discount.",
          "The company only supplies its goods to the (building/catering) trade, not direct to the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the publishing of books, etc. that are aimed at the general public:",
        "examples": [
          "trade publishing My friend just moved to trade publishing after years in academic publishing.",
          "trade fiction The paperback edition has been on the Times's trade fiction bestseller list for nearly thirty weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a newspaper, etc. produced for people working in a particular business or industry:",
        "examples": [
          "a steel industry trade journal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy and sell goods or services, especially between countries:",
        "examples": [
          "trade with For centuries, Native Americans traded with European settlers.",
          "trade in The company has been trading in oil for many years.",
          "trading partner The two countries have become close trading partners.",
          "Our books are traded throughout Asia."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be bought and sold, or to buy and sell shares, on the stock exchange:",
        "examples": [
          "The volume of stocks traded today was very high.",
          "trade actively Shares in the company traded actively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange something, or to stop using or doing something and start using or doing something else instead:",
        "examples": [
          "The children traded comics.",
          "[ + two objects ] I'll trade you some of my chocolate for some of your ice cream.",
          "trade someone/something for someone/something I wouldn't trade you for the world (= I do not want a different partner)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people trade statements of a particular type, they say or tell them to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "We sat around the dinner table, trading stories.",
          "trade insults The two politicians didn't really discuss the issues, they just traded insults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying and selling goods and services esp. between countries:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] foreign trade",
          "[ U ] a trade agreement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trade is the act of exchanging one thing for another.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job, esp. one that needs special skill and that involves working with your hands, or the type of work in which such skills are needed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the building trades",
          "[ U ] He’s an auto mechanic/electrician by trade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trade is also any business:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] the book/tourist trade"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy, sell, or exchange goods:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] For centuries, Native Americans traded with European settlers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To trade is also to exchange something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The children traded comics.",
          "[ T ] The two players traded insults and nearly came to blows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you trade something in, such as a car, you give it as part of the payment for something new:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] He recently traded in his Jeep for a red Mercedes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the buying and selling of goods between people, companies, or countries:",
        "examples": [
          "trade between sb and sb The policy is intended to increase trade between India and southeast Asia.",
          "trade in sth The country's trade in manufactured goods has expanded in the last ten years.",
          "a trade body/group Leaders of industry trade groups are urging caution in raising oil taxes.",
          "the minister for trade and industry",
          "global/international/regional trade",
          "trade policies/practices",
          "trade concessions/liberalization",
          "trade deals/negotiations/talks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular business or industry:",
        "examples": [
          "Members of the building trade have opposed the measure.",
          "the catering/retail/tourist trade",
          "the car/diamond/fur trade"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country's imports and exports in a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "Consumer spending slowed down and investment and net trade recovered.",
          "The dollar has been boosted by two months of better American trade figures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "lose/boost trade Many small local shops have lost up to 50% of their trade since the supermarket opened.",
          "Trade is always slow in the winter months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job, especially one that needs special skill and involves working with your hands:",
        "examples": [
          "He's an electrician by trade.",
          "She wants to go to college and learn a trade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you exchange something that you own for something that you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Does anyone want to do a trade for my mobile phone?",
          "We have hundreds of CDs available for sale or trade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying and selling shares, investments, etc. or an occasion when people do this:",
        "examples": [
          "EBS claims to broker about 10,000 trades a day.",
          "afternoon/morning trade was brisk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell a lot of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We do a roaring trade in ice-creams during the hot weather."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular business or industry, and the people who work in it:",
        "examples": [
          "People who work in the trade can buy their books at a discount.",
          "The website offers a huge choice of private and trade sales for secondhand buyers.",
          "a trade journal/magazine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy and sell goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "be traded between sb and sb The plan knocks down tariffs on goods traded between the two countries.",
          "trade with sb All councils trade electronically with their suppliers.",
          "trade in sth Besides trading in goods, we also trade in services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something that you own as part of the payment for something that you buy, especially a new type of the same product:",
        "examples": [
          "trade sth for sth I traded my car for a new vehicle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exist and operate as a business:",
        "examples": [
          "trade as sth The company trades as 'Pioneer Clothing'.",
          "The business traded under the name of College Crackers.",
          "The supermarket ceased trading in 2009."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy and sell shares on a stock market:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors will be offered the choice of three ways to trade.",
          "Around 95,000 long gilt contracts were traded on Liffe today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be bought and sold on a stock market:",
        "examples": [
          "Only six months ago the shares were trading as high as 35.5p.",
          "Foreign stock markets were trading down about 2%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exchange something, or to stop doing or using something and start doing or using something else instead:",
        "examples": [
          "trade sth for sth Most investors would trade a steadily climbing market for a volatile index any day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy goods or do your shopping at a particular store:",
        "examples": [
          "We don't trade at his store anymore."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying and selling goods and/or services:",
        "examples": [
          "She doesn't approve of Sunday trading (= shops being open on Sunday)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the buying and selling of shares and money:",
        "examples": [
          "The stock market moved ahead slightly in active trading today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the business of buying and selling goods and services:",
        "examples": [
          "The retail sector showed signs of improvement following better than expected Christmas trading.",
          "China has quickly become one of Africa's largest bilateral trading partners.",
          "The luxury goods group's results were particularly notable given the tough trading conditions.",
          "disappointing/poor/good trading",
          "illegal trading",
          "Sunday/24-hr trading"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying and selling shares, currencies, etc. on financial markets:",
        "examples": [
          "afternoon/early/morning trading The stock rose $3.50 to $16.375 on Nasdaq in afternoon trading.",
          "If we receive your order after the close of trading, you will pay the next business day's price.",
          "electronic/internet/online trading",
          "busy/hectic/light trading",
          "commodity/currency/equity trading",
          "bond/share/stock trading"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tradition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a belief, principle, or way of acting that people in a particular society or group have continued to follow for a long time, or all of these beliefs, etc. in a particular society or group:",
        "examples": [
          "Fireworks have long been an American tradition on the Fourth of July.",
          "Switzerland has a long tradition of neutrality.",
          "[ + that ] There's a tradition in our office that when it's somebody's birthday, they bring in a cake for all of us to share.",
          "We decided to break with tradition (= not behave as usual) this year and go away for Christmas.",
          "According to tradition, a headless ghost walks through the corridors of the house at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time, or the practice of following behavior and beliefs that have been so established:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It is a western tradition for brides to wear white.",
          "[ U ] The Dinka people are cattle-farmers by tradition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "traditional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "following or belonging to the customs or ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people or society for a long time without changing:",
        "examples": [
          "The villagers retain a strong attachment to their traditional values/customs/beliefs.",
          "The school uses a combination of modern and traditional methods for teaching reading.",
          "The dancers were wearing traditional Hungarian dress/costume.",
          "She's very traditional (in her ideas and opinions)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "following or belonging to the ways of behaving or beliefs that have been established for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "the traditional two-parent family",
          "traditional Southern cooking",
          "the traditional politeness of Japanese culture"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "traditionalist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes in and follows traditional ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "Religious traditionalists objected to theories of evolution being taught in schools.",
          "The old general was a traditionalist who believed in the rule of authority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "believing in and following traditional ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "She holds traditionalist Muslim views.",
          "UK He provoked anger among traditionalist Conservatives with an attack on Margaret Thatcher's policy towards the former apartheid regime in South Africa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done in the same way as has been done for a long time, without any changes:",
        "examples": [
          "This production of \"Swan Lake\" is in traditionalist style.",
          "His was a traditionalist approach to cricket."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who believes in and follows traditional ideas",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "traditionally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "according to tradition; in a traditional way:",
        "examples": [
          "Quaker meetings are traditionally held in silence.",
          "Traditionally, the company's main markets have been Britain and the US"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "traditions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a belief, principle, or way of acting that people in a particular society or group have continued to follow for a long time, or all of these beliefs, etc. in a particular society or group:",
        "examples": [
          "Fireworks have long been an American tradition on the Fourth of July.",
          "Switzerland has a long tradition of neutrality.",
          "[ + that ] There's a tradition in our office that when it's somebody's birthday, they bring in a cake for all of us to share.",
          "We decided to break with tradition (= not behave as usual) this year and go away for Christmas.",
          "According to tradition, a headless ghost walks through the corridors of the house at night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time, or the practice of following behavior and beliefs that have been so established:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It is a western tradition for brides to wear white.",
          "[ U ] The Dinka people are cattle-farmers by tradition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "traffic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number of vehicles moving along roads, or the amount of aircraft, trains, or ships moving along a route:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy/a lot of traffic There was heavy/a lot of traffic on the roads this morning.",
          "stuck in traffic We got stuck in traffic for several hours.",
          "traffic congestion New measures have been introduced to try and ease traffic congestion in the city.",
          "traffic accident Five people were injured in a traffic accident (= one involving vehicles).",
          "traffic report US I heard about the accident on the traffic report on the radio this morning.",
          "air traffic Air traffic has increased 30 percent in the last decade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people or goods transported by road, air, train, or ship, as a business:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline halved its overseas service because of a sharp reduction in traffic.",
          "passenger/freight traffic Environmental groups want more passenger and freight traffic moved off the roads and onto trains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "illegal trade:",
        "examples": [
          "traffic in Police are looking for ways of curbing the traffic in guns.",
          "traffic in drugs The politicians vowed to cut down the traffic in drugs.",
          "drug traffic Drug traffic across the border is on the rise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of data and messages passing through an online communication system or the number of visits to a particular website:",
        "examples": [
          "internet traffic",
          "web/website/site traffic We can give you advice on how to improve your web/website/site traffic and generate sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in motor racing, slower cars that are in the way of faster cars leading in the race:",
        "examples": [
          "He ran into traffic when he rejoined from the pits.",
          "Hamilton was held up in traffic, allowing the chasing Ferraris to reduce the deficit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "especially in basketball and ice hockey, a lot of players, especially defending players, in one part of the playing area at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "Some players can really create opportunities by beating defenders and making passes through traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy and sell goods illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "traffic in They were arrested for trafficking in the eggs of protected species of birds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to illegally buy or sell people, or make money from work they are forced to do:",
        "examples": [
          "It is estimated that between 700,000 and 2 million women and children are trafficked globally each year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movement of vehicles or people along roads, or the movement of aircraft, trains, or ships along a route:",
        "examples": [
          "heavy/rush-hour traffic",
          "Air traffic has increased 30% in the last decade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "illegal trade:",
        "examples": [
          "They’re trying to cut down on the traffic in exotic birds being sold illegally."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy and sell something illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with trafficking in stolen goods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the vehicles that are on a road or all the aircraft, trains, or ships that are along a route or in an area at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "air/rail/road traffic All commercial air traffic in the area has been cancelled.",
          "Rome has a video tracking system installed to help reduce traffic congestion.",
          "Banks study migration and traffic trends in deciding where to locate branches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people or goods transported by road, air, train, or ship, as a business:",
        "examples": [
          "The loss of passenger and freight traffic to ferries and low cost airlines have forced Eurotunnel to produce yet another recovery programme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of data moving between computers or systems at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "We need a telecom infrastructure that can handle fast-growing internet traffic.",
          "They need to convert to broadband to cope with the growing volume of data and voice traffic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people buying goods or using a service at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "Many casino companies produced solid earnings from heavy traffic during the New Year's holiday.",
          "The sites that are attracting traffic are professional blogs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the illegal trade of goods or people:",
        "examples": [
          "the brutal trade in human traffic",
          "traffic in/of sth Most of the traffic of narcotics is not detected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy and sell goods or people illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "He pleaded no contest to trafficking 10,000 pounds of marijuana.",
          "traffic sb/sth somewhere An estimated 600,000 to 800,000 victims are trafficked across international borders each year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trafficked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trafficker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who trades in illegal goods, especially drugs, or who buys or sells people or makes money from the work people are forced to do, such as sex work:",
        "examples": [
          "drug traffickers",
          "an international arms trafficker",
          "human/people traffickers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is involved in illegal trade:",
        "examples": [
          "ivory traffickers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys and sells goods or people illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year's crop earned Afghan opium farmers and traffickers $2.3 billion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "traffickers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who trades in illegal goods, especially drugs, or who buys or sells people or makes money from the work people are forced to do, such as sex work:",
        "examples": [
          "drug traffickers",
          "an international arms trafficker",
          "human/people traffickers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is involved in illegal trade:",
        "examples": [
          "ivory traffickers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who buys and sells goods or people illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year's crop earned Afghan opium farmers and traffickers $2.3 billion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trafficking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of buying or selling goods illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "arms/drug trafficking",
          "He was wanted on charges of trafficking in stolen property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of buying or selling people, or of making money from work they are forced to do, such as sex work:",
        "examples": [
          "human/people trafficking",
          "efforts to combat illegal trafficking in people"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of buying and selling goods or people illegally:",
        "examples": [
          "The government has undertaken a massive drive against drug trafficking.",
          "The prosecution of individuals involved in human trafficking is a top priority of the Justice Department."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tragedies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very sad event or situation, especially one involving death or suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "The pilot averted a tragedy when he succeeded in preventing the plane from crashing.",
          "Hitler's invasion of Poland led to the tragedy of the Second World War.",
          "His life was touched by hardship and personal tragedy.",
          "Not long after they moved, tragedy struck - their son was killed in an accident.",
          "[ + (that) ] It's a tragedy (that) so many young people are unable to find jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a play about death or suffering with a sad end, or this type of play generally:",
        "examples": [
          "Shakespeare's tragedies include \"Hamlet\", \"King Lear\", and \"Othello\".",
          "In Greek tragedy, the role of the chorus is to express the audience's reactions to what is happening in the play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very sad event or situation, esp. one involving death or suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] His reckless driving was bound to end in tragedy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tragedy is also a situation or result that is bad:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It’s a tragedy (that) so many children are unable to get a decent education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the theater, a tragedy is a serious play that ends with the death or suffering of the main character:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Shakespeare’s tragedies"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tragedy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very sad event or situation, especially one involving death or suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "The pilot averted a tragedy when he succeeded in preventing the plane from crashing.",
          "Hitler's invasion of Poland led to the tragedy of the Second World War.",
          "His life was touched by hardship and personal tragedy.",
          "Not long after they moved, tragedy struck - their son was killed in an accident.",
          "[ + (that) ] It's a tragedy (that) so many young people are unable to find jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a play about death or suffering with a sad end, or this type of play generally:",
        "examples": [
          "Shakespeare's tragedies include \"Hamlet\", \"King Lear\", and \"Othello\".",
          "In Greek tragedy, the role of the chorus is to express the audience's reactions to what is happening in the play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very sad event or situation, esp. one involving death or suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] His reckless driving was bound to end in tragedy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tragedy is also a situation or result that is bad:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It’s a tragedy (that) so many children are unable to get a decent education."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the theater, a tragedy is a serious play that ends with the death or suffering of the main character:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Shakespeare’s tragedies"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tragic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very sad, often involving death and suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "His friends were deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic news of his death.",
          "The bomb explosion resulted in a tragic loss of life.",
          "Hospital authorities admitted that a tragic mistake/error had been made.",
          "It is tragic that the theatre has had to close."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to literature about death or suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "During his acting career, he has played all Shakespeare's great tragic heroes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very sad because connected with death and suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "Two men lost their lives in a tragic accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the theater, tragic means having to do with a tragedy (= type of play having a sad ending):",
        "examples": [
          "a tragic actor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tragically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is very sad, and often involving death and suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "She died tragically young.",
          "Tragically, the side-effects of the drug were not discovered until many people had been seriously damaged by it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to tragedy (= a type of play or story that is about death or suffering):",
        "examples": [
          "He is the most soulful and tragically complex character in the story.",
          "His failed efforts to kill his lover's husband make him comically pathetic rather than tragically heroic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a path through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a forest/mountain trail",
          "a walking/snowshoeing/cross-country skiing trail"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smell or series of marks left by a person, animal, or thing as it moves along:",
        "examples": [
          "follow a trail The dogs are trained to follow the trail left by the fox.",
          "leave a trail of He left a trail of muddy footprints behind him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "various pieces of information that together show where someone you are searching for has gone:",
        "examples": [
          "leave a trail The police admit that the robbers have left no trail for them to follow up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be searching for someone or something by examining information you find about where they went:",
        "examples": [
          "The three men went to the Bahamas, on the trail of a sunken 17th-century galleon full of treasure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (allow something to) move slowly along the ground or through the air or water, after someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "trail in Katherine, your skirt's trailing in the mud!",
          "trail something in something As the boat moved along, he trailed his hand in the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly and without energy or enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "trail back The delegates trailed back into the conference room for the afternoon session.",
          "be trailing behind After a mile or two the youngest children were trailing behind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be losing to your competitor in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "be trailing by The Canadian team is trailing by six points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow the trail of someone or something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a path through the countryside, often made or used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a bike/mountain/nature trail",
          "fig. Presidential candidates were on the campaign trail in Mississippi yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trail is also a series of marks left by a person, animal, or thing as it moves along:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids left a trail of muddy footprints across the kitchen floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow or come behind:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Ray trailed Kate up to the porch.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] A string of police cars led the president’s limousine and others trailed behind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a competition, to trail is to be losing to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Dallas trailed 34-21 with less than seven minutes to play in the football game.",
          "[ T ] Bush trailed the governor by only 4 percentage points.",
          "[ I ] Though trailing in the polls, she predicted victory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be less successful than competitors or than expected:",
        "examples": [
          "This company's shares have left most rivals trailing.",
          "Precious-metal stocks trailed, at 124.35.",
          "trail behind sth Prices of mortgage-backed securities trailed behind the gains of the Treasury.",
          "Internet access in the U.S. trails Japan when it comes to speed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advertise something before it is available to buy, see, use, etc:",
        "examples": [
          "The heavily trailed announcements on ISA changes were widely welcomed.",
          "The home secretary trailed his new law in an article in a newspaper yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen after or follow something:",
        "examples": [
          "trail behind sth The service, free at the point of use, perpetually trails behind demand.",
          "History suggests that consumer spending declines usually trail consumer confidence declines by about 3 months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of activities that someone does in order to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "acquisition/campaign/comeback trail The bank's acquisition trail across the globe might slow a little although it continues to look at potential opportunities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be trying to find, get, or achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "He tells candidates to raise money early, before they hit the trail for speeches and handshakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the first to do something new:",
        "examples": [
          "Netscape and Hotmail were both swallowed up after blazing the trail for larger, less agile competitors.",
          "I'm not blazing a trail for women, I'm doing this for myself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very close to finding or achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "NPR's reporter is hot on the trail of the story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a series or number of things behind you:",
        "examples": [
          "His company went into liquidation leaving a trail of debts.",
          "Over the past 12 months, the company has underperformed the index by over 20%, leaving a trail of disappointed investors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trailed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (allow something to) move slowly along the ground or through the air or water, after someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "trail in Katherine, your skirt's trailing in the mud!",
          "trail something in something As the boat moved along, he trailed his hand in the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly and without energy or enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "trail back The delegates trailed back into the conference room for the afternoon session.",
          "be trailing behind After a mile or two the youngest children were trailing behind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be losing to your competitor in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "be trailing by The Canadian team is trailing by six points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow the trail of someone or something",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trailer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a box on wheels that is pulled by a car and is used for taking things from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The car was pulling a trailer with a motorcycle on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the separate back part of a large truck",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wheeled vehicle for living or travelling in, especially for holidays, that contains beds and cooking equipment and can be pulled by a car",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advertisement for a film or a television or radio programme, consisting of short parts taken from it:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw a trailer for the new series of \"Game of Thrones\" last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle without an engine, often in the form of a flat frame or a container, that can be pulled by another vehicle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trailer is also a house on wheels that can be moved by pulling it:",
        "examples": [
          "We bought a trailer for camping trips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trailer is also a mobile home",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advertisement for a movie, often showing a few, brief parts of it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advertisement for a film, or television or radio programme, consisting of short parts taken from it:",
        "examples": [
          "You can watch a trailer for the new series online.",
          "Hollywood has been circulating movie trailers on the Web for years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the separate back part of a large truck used for carrying goods:",
        "examples": [
          "It isn't cost-effectitve to have trucks carrying half-empty trailers for part of their journey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a box on wheels that is pulled by a car and is used for taking things from one place to another",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trailers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a box on wheels that is pulled by a car and is used for taking things from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The car was pulling a trailer with a motorcycle on it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the separate back part of a large truck",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wheeled vehicle for living or travelling in, especially for holidays, that contains beds and cooking equipment and can be pulled by a car",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advertisement for a film or a television or radio programme, consisting of short parts taken from it:",
        "examples": [
          "I saw a trailer for the new series of \"Game of Thrones\" last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle without an engine, often in the form of a flat frame or a container, that can be pulled by another vehicle",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trailer is also a house on wheels that can be moved by pulling it:",
        "examples": [
          "We bought a trailer for camping trips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trailer is also a mobile home",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advertisement for a movie, often showing a few, brief parts of it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advertisement for a film, or television or radio programme, consisting of short parts taken from it:",
        "examples": [
          "You can watch a trailer for the new series online.",
          "Hollywood has been circulating movie trailers on the Web for years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the separate back part of a large truck used for carrying goods:",
        "examples": [
          "It isn't cost-effectitve to have trucks carrying half-empty trailers for part of their journey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a box on wheels that is pulled by a car and is used for taking things from one place to another",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trailing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Trailing plants grow along the ground or over the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a trailing rose"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a path through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a forest/mountain trail",
          "a walking/snowshoeing/cross-country skiing trail"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the smell or series of marks left by a person, animal, or thing as it moves along:",
        "examples": [
          "follow a trail The dogs are trained to follow the trail left by the fox.",
          "leave a trail of He left a trail of muddy footprints behind him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "various pieces of information that together show where someone you are searching for has gone:",
        "examples": [
          "leave a trail The police admit that the robbers have left no trail for them to follow up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be searching for someone or something by examining information you find about where they went:",
        "examples": [
          "The three men went to the Bahamas, on the trail of a sunken 17th-century galleon full of treasure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (allow something to) move slowly along the ground or through the air or water, after someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "trail in Katherine, your skirt's trailing in the mud!",
          "trail something in something As the boat moved along, he trailed his hand in the water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move slowly and without energy or enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "trail back The delegates trailed back into the conference room for the afternoon session.",
          "be trailing behind After a mile or two the youngest children were trailing behind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be losing to your competitor in a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "be trailing by The Canadian team is trailing by six points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow the trail of someone or something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a path through the countryside, often made or used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a bike/mountain/nature trail",
          "fig. Presidential candidates were on the campaign trail in Mississippi yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trail is also a series of marks left by a person, animal, or thing as it moves along:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids left a trail of muddy footprints across the kitchen floor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to follow or come behind:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Ray trailed Kate up to the porch.",
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] A string of police cars led the president’s limousine and others trailed behind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a competition, to trail is to be losing to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Dallas trailed 34-21 with less than seven minutes to play in the football game.",
          "[ T ] Bush trailed the governor by only 4 percentage points.",
          "[ I ] Though trailing in the polls, she predicted victory."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be less successful than competitors or than expected:",
        "examples": [
          "This company's shares have left most rivals trailing.",
          "Precious-metal stocks trailed, at 124.35.",
          "trail behind sth Prices of mortgage-backed securities trailed behind the gains of the Treasury.",
          "Internet access in the U.S. trails Japan when it comes to speed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to advertise something before it is available to buy, see, use, etc:",
        "examples": [
          "The heavily trailed announcements on ISA changes were widely welcomed.",
          "The home secretary trailed his new law in an article in a newspaper yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen after or follow something:",
        "examples": [
          "trail behind sth The service, free at the point of use, perpetually trails behind demand.",
          "History suggests that consumer spending declines usually trail consumer confidence declines by about 3 months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of activities that someone does in order to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "acquisition/campaign/comeback trail The bank's acquisition trail across the globe might slow a little although it continues to look at potential opportunities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be trying to find, get, or achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "He tells candidates to raise money early, before they hit the trail for speeches and handshakes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the first to do something new:",
        "examples": [
          "Netscape and Hotmail were both swallowed up after blazing the trail for larger, less agile competitors.",
          "I'm not blazing a trail for women, I'm doing this for myself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very close to finding or achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "NPR's reporter is hot on the trail of the story."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a series or number of things behind you:",
        "examples": [
          "His company went into liquidation leaving a trail of debts.",
          "Over the past 12 months, the company has underperformed the index by over 20%, leaving a trail of disappointed investors."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "train": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a railway engine connected to carriages for carrying people or to wheeled containers for carrying goods:",
        "examples": [
          "goods/freight/passenger train The line was closed yesterday after a goods/freight/passenger train derailed.",
          "train to/from The train to/from Bristol has been delayed due to a signal failure.",
          "train journey We decided to take a train journey together.",
          "train station The architect is best known for designing the city's train station.",
          "by train Did you come by train?",
          "catch/take a train She caught/took the train to Edinburgh.",
          "miss a train Hurry up, or we'll miss (= arrive too late for) the train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of connected thoughts or events:",
        "examples": [
          "What amazing train of thought led you from Napoleon to global warming?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of animals, people, or things moving along together:",
        "examples": [
          "a wagon train",
          "a mule/camel train"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a long dress that spreads out onto the floor behind the person wearing it:",
        "examples": [
          "an elaborate wedding dress with a long train"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare someone or yourself for a job, activity, or sport, by learning skills and/or by mental or physical exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "train as She trained as a pilot.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] John trained to be an accountant.",
          "train for She trained hard for the race, sometimes running as much as 60 miles a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach a person or an animal a habit:",
        "examples": [
          "train someone to do something I'm trying to train my kids to pick up after themselves.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I had to train myself to be more assertive at work.",
          "Try to train your mind to tune out distractions.",
          "Working in such a difficult environment trained her not to give up when things got difficult.",
          "These dogs are very intelligent and eager to please, so it's easy to train them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to aim or point a gun, camera, light, etc. at someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "be trained on With five guns suddenly trained on him, he was understandably nervous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct the growth of a plant in a particular direction by cutting it and tying it:",
        "examples": [
          "be trained over The vines were trained over an arch, providing shade as well as fruit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in machine learning (= the study of creating computer systems that can improve their own ability to carry out tasks by analysing new data), to create or improve a computer representation of a system or process by supplying it with data:",
        "examples": [
          "be trained on This chatbot has been trained on a collection of customer service conversations to ensure that it can generate human-like text in an interactive context.",
          "Deep neural nets require a lot of data to train.",
          "Machine learning models trained with incompletely annotated datasets often make similar errors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a railroad engine and the connected, wheeled containers it pulls along the tracks in carrying goods or people:",
        "examples": [
          "a freight/passenger train",
          "a commuter train"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of animals, people, or things moving along together, or a series of connected thoughts or events:",
        "examples": [
          "a mule/wagon train",
          "Now I’ve lost my train of thought and forgot what I was going to say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a long dress that spreads out onto the floor behind",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare someone or be prepared for a job, activity, or sport by learning skills or by mental or physical exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She trained as a pilot.",
          "[ T ] He trains teachers to use new technology.",
          "[ I ] She trained hard for the race, sometimes running as much as 60 miles a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach someone the skills and knowledge needed for a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Younger recruits are considered easier to train.",
          "It takes at least six years to train a doctor.",
          "train sb to be/do sth We trained them to be computer specialists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn the skills and knowledge needed for a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "train as sth He trained as an accountant.",
          "train for sth Rebecca is training for her commercial truck driving certificate.",
          "train to be/do sth They were training to be pilots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a railway engine connected to a group of vehicles for carrying people or goods:",
        "examples": [
          "catch/take a train He usually wakes up before dawn to catch a train just after 5 a.m.",
          "London is two and a half hours away by train.",
          "a commuter/freight/passenger train",
          "a train company/operator/service"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having been prepared for a particular job or activity, by learning skills, getting qualifications, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't realize Emilio was a trained nurse.",
          "trained in Are you trained in the use of this equipment?",
          "well-trained humorous \"Did I hear you say your children cleaned up after the party?\" \"Oh yes, I have them well-trained!\"",
          "Trained dogs can detect the early signs of the disease."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in machine learning (= the study of creating computer systems that can improve their own ability to carry out tasks by analysing new data), a trained system is one that has been supplied with data to improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "Our trained models and code will be made publicly available for further research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is trained has been taught the skills and knowledge needed for a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "His father was a trained engineer.",
          "highly/specially/properly trained A team of specially trained auditors routinely examines all activities on site.",
          "trained staff/workers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trainee": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is learning and practising the skills of a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "a trainee dentist/electrician"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is learning and practicing new skills, esp. ones connected with a job:",
        "examples": [
          "We have three new trainees in the accounting department."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is learning the skills and knowledge needed for a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "a trainee accountant/manager/teacher",
          "He started his career as a trainee with an advertising agency.",
          "a management/sales trainee"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trainer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who teaches skills to people or animals and prepares them for a job, activity, or sport:",
        "examples": [
          "They showed pictures of the horse and its trainer (= the person who prepared it for its races).",
          "A lot of wealthy people have their own personal trainer (= a person they employ to help them exercise)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of light, comfortable shoe that can be worn for sport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "sneaker",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who teaches skills to people or animals to prepare them for a job, activity, or sport:",
        "examples": [
          "They showed pictures of the winning horse and its trainer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trainers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who teaches skills to people or animals and prepares them for a job, activity, or sport:",
        "examples": [
          "They showed pictures of the horse and its trainer (= the person who prepared it for its races).",
          "A lot of wealthy people have their own personal trainer (= a person they employ to help them exercise)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of light, comfortable shoe that can be worn for sport",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "sneaker",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who teaches skills to people or animals to prepare them for a job, activity, or sport:",
        "examples": [
          "They showed pictures of the winning horse and its trainer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "training": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of learning the skills you need to do a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a training course",
          "a teacher-training college",
          "have/receive training in New staff have/receive a week's training in how to use the system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to exercise a lot and eat particular food in order to prepare yourself for a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "Earlier this week Dan revealed that he's in training for the London marathon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be a useful experience that will be helpful when doing a particular thing in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "His experience as a teacher was good training for parenthood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in machine learning (= the study of creating computer systems that can improve their own ability to carry out tasks by analysing new data), the process of creating or improving a computer representation of a system or process by supplying it with data:",
        "examples": [
          "training data The study investigates the impact of biased training data on generative AI performance.",
          "The models performed well when tested on new categories not seen during training."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of learning the skills you need to do a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "We got two weeks of on-the-job training on how to conduct interviews."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When you are in training for a competition, you exercise in a way that prepares you for it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of learning or teaching the skills and knowledge needed for a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Every new sales recruit must do an initial training period.",
          "It is a three-stage examination, with a considerable element of on-the-job training required.",
          "be in training In some cases, junior doctors still in training have been enlisted to teach.",
          "give/offer/provide training Providing adequate training helps to develop a high level of motivation in a sales force.",
          "have/get/receive training She has received very little training."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a railway engine connected to carriages for carrying people or to wheeled containers for carrying goods:",
        "examples": [
          "goods/freight/passenger train The line was closed yesterday after a goods/freight/passenger train derailed.",
          "train to/from The train to/from Bristol has been delayed due to a signal failure.",
          "train journey We decided to take a train journey together.",
          "train station The architect is best known for designing the city's train station.",
          "by train Did you come by train?",
          "catch/take a train She caught/took the train to Edinburgh.",
          "miss a train Hurry up, or we'll miss (= arrive too late for) the train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of connected thoughts or events:",
        "examples": [
          "What amazing train of thought led you from Napoleon to global warming?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of animals, people, or things moving along together:",
        "examples": [
          "a wagon train",
          "a mule/camel train"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a long dress that spreads out onto the floor behind the person wearing it:",
        "examples": [
          "an elaborate wedding dress with a long train"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare someone or yourself for a job, activity, or sport, by learning skills and/or by mental or physical exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "train as She trained as a pilot.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] John trained to be an accountant.",
          "train for She trained hard for the race, sometimes running as much as 60 miles a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach a person or an animal a habit:",
        "examples": [
          "train someone to do something I'm trying to train my kids to pick up after themselves.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I had to train myself to be more assertive at work.",
          "Try to train your mind to tune out distractions.",
          "Working in such a difficult environment trained her not to give up when things got difficult.",
          "These dogs are very intelligent and eager to please, so it's easy to train them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to aim or point a gun, camera, light, etc. at someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "be trained on With five guns suddenly trained on him, he was understandably nervous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to direct the growth of a plant in a particular direction by cutting it and tying it:",
        "examples": [
          "be trained over The vines were trained over an arch, providing shade as well as fruit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in machine learning (= the study of creating computer systems that can improve their own ability to carry out tasks by analysing new data), to create or improve a computer representation of a system or process by supplying it with data:",
        "examples": [
          "be trained on This chatbot has been trained on a collection of customer service conversations to ensure that it can generate human-like text in an interactive context.",
          "Deep neural nets require a lot of data to train.",
          "Machine learning models trained with incompletely annotated datasets often make similar errors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a railroad engine and the connected, wheeled containers it pulls along the tracks in carrying goods or people:",
        "examples": [
          "a freight/passenger train",
          "a commuter train"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a line of animals, people, or things moving along together, or a series of connected thoughts or events:",
        "examples": [
          "a mule/wagon train",
          "Now I’ve lost my train of thought and forgot what I was going to say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a long dress that spreads out onto the floor behind",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prepare someone or be prepared for a job, activity, or sport by learning skills or by mental or physical exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She trained as a pilot.",
          "[ T ] He trains teachers to use new technology.",
          "[ I ] She trained hard for the race, sometimes running as much as 60 miles a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach someone the skills and knowledge needed for a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Younger recruits are considered easier to train.",
          "It takes at least six years to train a doctor.",
          "train sb to be/do sth We trained them to be computer specialists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn the skills and knowledge needed for a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "train as sth He trained as an accountant.",
          "train for sth Rebecca is training for her commercial truck driving certificate.",
          "train to be/do sth They were training to be pilots."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a railway engine connected to a group of vehicles for carrying people or goods:",
        "examples": [
          "catch/take a train He usually wakes up before dawn to catch a train just after 5 a.m.",
          "London is two and a half hours away by train.",
          "a commuter/freight/passenger train",
          "a train company/operator/service"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "traipsing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk from one place to another, often feeling tired or bored:",
        "examples": [
          "I spent the day traipsing around the shops, but found nothing suitable for her.",
          "More than 6 million people traipse through the national park each year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trait": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "His sense of humour is one of his better traits.",
          "Arrogance is a very unattractive personality/character trait."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a characteristic, esp. of a personality:",
        "examples": [
          "Patience is one of his best traits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trait is also a characteristic of an organism that is passed from parent to child.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "traitor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not loyal or stops being loyal to their own country, social class, beliefs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The leaders of the rebellion were hanged as traitors.",
          "The Chinese Communist Party branded (= called) Mr Gorbachev \"a traitor to socialism\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives away or sells secrets of his or her country, or someone who is not loyal to particular beliefs or friends:",
        "examples": [
          "Benedict Arnold was a traitor during the American Revolution.",
          "Opponents called the mayor \"a traitor to the cause.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "traitorous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not loyal to your own country, social group, beliefs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You're a traitorous coward, and you're going to pay the price for it.",
          "It was a traitorous thought, and she tried to reject it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "traitors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not loyal or stops being loyal to their own country, social class, beliefs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The leaders of the rebellion were hanged as traitors.",
          "The Chinese Communist Party branded (= called) Mr Gorbachev \"a traitor to socialism\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who gives away or sells secrets of his or her country, or someone who is not loyal to particular beliefs or friends:",
        "examples": [
          "Benedict Arnold was a traitor during the American Revolution.",
          "Opponents called the mayor \"a traitor to the cause.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "traits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "His sense of humour is one of his better traits.",
          "Arrogance is a very unattractive personality/character trait."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a characteristic, esp. of a personality:",
        "examples": [
          "Patience is one of his best traits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trait is also a characteristic of an organism that is passed from parent to child.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trajectory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the curved path that an object follows after it has been thrown or shot into the air:",
        "examples": [
          "the trajectory of a bullet/missile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the curved path an object follows after it is thrown or shot into the air, or of an object that is traveling through space:",
        "examples": [
          "The missile came in on a very low trajectory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tram": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electric vehicle that transports people, usually in cities, and goes along metal tracks in the road",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electric vehicle that is similar to a bus but travels on tracks laid along roads:",
        "examples": [
          "I hopped off the tram near the park."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tram is also a car that travels on a heavy wire up mountains or across rivers.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tramp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person with no home, job, or money who travels around and asks for money from other people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who has sex often, with a lot of different partners",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of people all walking together with heavy steps:",
        "examples": [
          "The streets echoed with the tramp of soldiers' feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long walk:",
        "examples": [
          "The girls went for a tramp through the woods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk, especially long distances or with heavy steps:",
        "examples": [
          "to tramp through the woods/undergrowth",
          "We spent a week tramping the streets of San Francisco, looking for movie locations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with heavy steps:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I’ve been tramping through museums all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who travels around, asking for temporary work, food, or money from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Tramps knew the houses where you got good food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long walk, or the sound of people all walking together with heavy steps:",
        "examples": [
          "We listened to the rhythmical tramp of soldiers’ feet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tramping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk, especially long distances or with heavy steps:",
        "examples": [
          "to tramp through the woods/undergrowth",
          "We spent a week tramping the streets of San Francisco, looking for movie locations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trample": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to step heavily on something or someone, causing damage or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "Somebody trampled all over my flowerbeds!",
          "Eight people were trampled to death (= killed) when the stadium collapsed and the crowd rushed out onto the football pitch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act without any respect for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She accused the government of trampling on the needs and rights of the ordinary citizen.",
          "He argues that Congress trampled the constitutional rights of legal immigrants in the new welfare reform law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to step heavily on or crush someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The commuter in a hurry tramples anyone who gets in the way.",
          "[ I ] fig. An employer cannot trample on the rights of employees (= damage or destroy them)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trampled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to step heavily on something or someone, causing damage or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "Somebody trampled all over my flowerbeds!",
          "Eight people were trampled to death (= killed) when the stadium collapsed and the crowd rushed out onto the football pitch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act without any respect for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She accused the government of trampling on the needs and rights of the ordinary citizen.",
          "He argues that Congress trampled the constitutional rights of legal immigrants in the new welfare reform law."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trampling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to step heavily on something or someone, causing damage or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "Somebody trampled all over my flowerbeds!",
          "Eight people were trampled to death (= killed) when the stadium collapsed and the crowd rushed out onto the football pitch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act without any respect for someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "She accused the government of trampling on the needs and rights of the ordinary citizen.",
          "He argues that Congress trampled the constitutional rights of legal immigrants in the new welfare reform law."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trampoline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of sports equipment that you jump up and down on, consisting of a piece of strong material joined by springs to a frame",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that is a sheet of strong material attached by springs to a frame, on which people jump",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tramps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person with no home, job, or money who travels around and asks for money from other people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a woman who has sex often, with a lot of different partners",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound of people all walking together with heavy steps:",
        "examples": [
          "The streets echoed with the tramp of soldiers' feet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long walk:",
        "examples": [
          "The girls went for a tramp through the woods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk, especially long distances or with heavy steps:",
        "examples": [
          "to tramp through the woods/undergrowth",
          "We spent a week tramping the streets of San Francisco, looking for movie locations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with heavy steps:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I’ve been tramping through museums all day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who travels around, asking for temporary work, food, or money from other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Tramps knew the houses where you got good food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long walk, or the sound of people all walking together with heavy steps:",
        "examples": [
          "We listened to the rhythmical tramp of soldiers’ feet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a temporary mental condition in which someone is not completely conscious of and/or not in control of himself or herself:",
        "examples": [
          "First she goes/falls into a deep trance, and then the spirit voices start to speak through her.",
          "When a hypnotist puts you in(to) a trance, you no longer have conscious control of yourself.",
          "He sat staring out of the window as if in a trance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fast, electronic dance music with a regular beat, keyboards, but usually no singing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mental state between sleeping and waking in which a person does not move but can hear and understand what is being said:",
        "examples": [
          "The sound of the waves lulled me into a trance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tranquil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "calm and peaceful and without noise, violence, worry, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She stared at the tranquil surface of the water.",
          "The hotel is in a tranquil rural setting.",
          "A spasm of pain crossed his normally tranquil features."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "calm, quiet, and peaceful:",
        "examples": [
          "I lay on the dock under a tranquil blue sky."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tranquility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a peaceful, calm state, without noise, violence, worry, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "living in peace and tranquility",
          "I love the tranquility of the lakes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tranquilized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an animal or person become unconscious or calm, especially with a drug:",
        "examples": [
          "a tranquilizing drug",
          "The dogs were tranquilized with a dart gun and taken to a shelter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tranquilizer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug used to make a person or animal calmer:",
        "examples": [
          "She was on tranquilizers for a long time after her son died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug that makes people or animals calm:",
        "examples": [
          "The veterinarian who examined the horse gave him a tranquilizer to calm him down."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tranquilizers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drug used to make a person or animal calmer:",
        "examples": [
          "She was on tranquilizers for a long time after her son died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug that makes people or animals calm:",
        "examples": [
          "The veterinarian who examined the horse gave him a tranquilizer to calm him down."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transaction": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone buys or sells something, or when money is exchanged or the activity of buying or selling something:",
        "examples": [
          "a business transaction",
          "Each transaction at the foreign exchange counter seems to take forever.",
          "We need to monitor the transaction of smaller deals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone buys or sells something:",
        "examples": [
          "Users can now make financial transactions in euros.",
          "Customers worry about the security of online transactions.",
          "The settlement period of securities transactions in foreign markets may be longer than in domestic markets.",
          "conduct/make a transaction Credit-card holders made seven transactions on average during the last month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of doing business:",
        "examples": [
          "The Government is determined to make the UK the best place for the transaction of e-business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single action such as adding a sale or a new customer, which changes data in a computer database (= computer system containing a large amount of information):",
        "examples": [
          "The .LDF file tracks all the transactions made since the last backup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transactions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone buys or sells something, or when money is exchanged or the activity of buying or selling something:",
        "examples": [
          "a business transaction",
          "Each transaction at the foreign exchange counter seems to take forever.",
          "We need to monitor the transaction of smaller deals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone buys or sells something:",
        "examples": [
          "Users can now make financial transactions in euros.",
          "Customers worry about the security of online transactions.",
          "The settlement period of securities transactions in foreign markets may be longer than in domestic markets.",
          "conduct/make a transaction Credit-card holders made seven transactions on average during the last month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of doing business:",
        "examples": [
          "The Government is determined to make the UK the best place for the transaction of e-business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single action such as adding a sale or a new customer, which changes data in a computer database (= computer system containing a large amount of information):",
        "examples": [
          "The .LDF file tracks all the transactions made since the last backup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transatlantic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "crossing the Atlantic ocean, or relating to countries on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean:",
        "examples": [
          "transatlantic flights",
          "a transatlantic phone call"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "crossing the Atlantic Ocean:",
        "examples": [
          "Newfoundland was once an important stop for transatlantic flights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transcend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go further, rise above, or be more important or better than something, especially a limit:",
        "examples": [
          "The best films are those which transcend national or cultural barriers.",
          "The underlying message of the film is that love transcends everything else."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go beyond or rise above a limit, or be greater than something ordinary:",
        "examples": [
          "The group makes music that transcends traditional pop categories."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transcendent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "greater, better, more important, or going past or above all others:",
        "examples": [
          "transcendent power/beauty/love",
          "He describes seeing Pelé play football as one of the transcendent moments of his life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transcending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go further, rise above, or be more important or better than something, especially a limit:",
        "examples": [
          "The best films are those which transcend national or cultural barriers.",
          "The underlying message of the film is that love transcends everything else."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transcends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go further, rise above, or be more important or better than something, especially a limit:",
        "examples": [
          "The best films are those which transcend national or cultural barriers.",
          "The underlying message of the film is that love transcends everything else."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go beyond or rise above a limit, or be greater than something ordinary:",
        "examples": [
          "The group makes music that transcends traditional pop categories."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transcribed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record something written, spoken, or played by writing it down:",
        "examples": [
          "Recordings of conversations are transcribed and entered into the database."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a piece of writing or music into another form, for example into a different writing system or into music for different instruments:",
        "examples": [
          "Transcribing the Ethiopian text into the English alphabet was their first task.",
          "The quintet had been transcribed for clarinet and piano."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transcript": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an exact written copy of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Mysteriously, the transcript of what was said at the trial was lost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete written copy of spoken or written words:",
        "examples": [
          "I had them send me a transcript of the program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written copy of the exact words that someone said:",
        "examples": [
          "a transcript of sth There is a transcript of the meetings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transcripts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an exact written copy of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Mysteriously, the transcript of what was said at the trial was lost."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete written copy of spoken or written words:",
        "examples": [
          "I had them send me a transcript of the program."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written copy of the exact words that someone said:",
        "examples": [
          "a transcript of sth There is a transcript of the meetings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transfer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move someone or something from one place, vehicle, person, or group to another:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been transferred to a psychiatric hospital.",
          "She transferred her gun from its shoulder holster to her handbag.",
          "We were transferred from one bus into another.",
          "Police are investigating how £20 million was illegally transferred from/out of the trust's bank account.",
          "The aim is to transfer power/control/responsibility to self-governing regional councils."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for someone to answer phone calls received on one telephone on another telephone:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll be upstairs, so could you transfer my phone calls up there, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change to a different job, team, place of work, etc., or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "After a year he transferred to University College, Dublin.",
          "My employer wanted to transfer me to another department.",
          "Some very high-profile players have transferred to clubs abroad.",
          "He threatened to give up playing if his club didn't transfer him (= sell him to another team)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something the legal property of another person:",
        "examples": [
          "She transferred the house to her daughter before she died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movement of something or someone from one place, position, etc. to another:",
        "examples": [
          "the transfer of information",
          "Black's transfer to the Austin office came as a shock his colleagues.",
          "The official transfer of ownership will take a few days to complete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a player who has moved from one sports team to another:",
        "examples": [
          "He came to the team as a transfer from Tottenham."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "transport provided between two places, for example between an airport and hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "The price includes flight, hotel and all transfers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ticket that allows a passenger to change routes or to change from one bus or train to another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture or pattern that can be attached to a surface by pressing it against the surface and then rubbing or heating it:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids bought transfers and ironed them onto their T-shirts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move from one place, person, or position to another, or to cause someone or something to move:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She studied for two years at Smith College, then transferred to the University of Chicago.",
          "[ T ] Transfer your weight to your front foot as you swing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When property is transferred to someone, legal ownership is changed from one person to another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Franklin transferred the car to his brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a move from one place, person, or position to another :",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I got my money through an electronic transfer into my account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move someone or something from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "transfer sb/sth to sth The company is to transfer 1500 jobs to India by the end of the year.",
          "Anyone transferring a pension from one company to another could be hit by early exit penalties.",
          "The idea is to transfer all the firm's operational business to the web."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change to a different job, team, place of work, or situation, or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "transfer to sth A small number of employees will be offered a chance to transfer to California.",
          "transfer sb to sth The manager transferred him to another store.",
          "transfer between sth You can transfer between ISA providers during the tax year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move money from one account to another:",
        "examples": [
          "transfer sth to/into sth The money will be transferred into your bank account.",
          "He opened an instant access account and transferred his savings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move data from one computer, system, etc. to another:",
        "examples": [
          "transfer sth to sth All forms have been transferred to disk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something the legal property of another person:",
        "examples": [
          "transfer sth to sb Married couples do not have to pay this tax if property is transferred from one to the other after death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass a phone call from one phone to another:",
        "examples": [
          "transfer sb to sb Please hold while I transfer you to my supervisor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of moving someone or something from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Very little of the bank's business will be affected by the parent group's transfer of jobs to Asia.",
          "Technical problems were delaying the money transfer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone or something moves from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Many merchants who prefer electronic transfers to dealing with the paper checks.",
          "This account requires 14 days' notice for transfers out.",
          "He loved living there but had to sell because of a job transfer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making something the legal property of another person:",
        "examples": [
          "You will need to pay a solicitor to handle the transfer of ownership of the property from the seller to you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transference": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of moving something or someone from one place, position, etc. to another:",
        "examples": [
          "UN observers were there to ensure the smooth transference of power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a person who is receiving treatment transfers the thoughts and emotions they have been having about one person on to someone else, especially the person who is trying to treat them:",
        "examples": [
          "Therapists should always be on the lookout for transference from their clients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the transfer of ideas or methods from one situation to another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "fmlTransference is also the movement of something or someone from one place or position to another",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "transferred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "transferring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "transfers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move someone or something from one place, vehicle, person, or group to another:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been transferred to a psychiatric hospital.",
          "She transferred her gun from its shoulder holster to her handbag.",
          "We were transferred from one bus into another.",
          "Police are investigating how £20 million was illegally transferred from/out of the trust's bank account.",
          "The aim is to transfer power/control/responsibility to self-governing regional councils."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrange for someone to answer phone calls received on one telephone on another telephone:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll be upstairs, so could you transfer my phone calls up there, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change to a different job, team, place of work, etc., or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "After a year he transferred to University College, Dublin.",
          "My employer wanted to transfer me to another department.",
          "Some very high-profile players have transferred to clubs abroad.",
          "He threatened to give up playing if his club didn't transfer him (= sell him to another team)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something the legal property of another person:",
        "examples": [
          "She transferred the house to her daughter before she died."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the movement of something or someone from one place, position, etc. to another:",
        "examples": [
          "the transfer of information",
          "Black's transfer to the Austin office came as a shock his colleagues.",
          "The official transfer of ownership will take a few days to complete."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a player who has moved from one sports team to another:",
        "examples": [
          "He came to the team as a transfer from Tottenham."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "transport provided between two places, for example between an airport and hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "The price includes flight, hotel and all transfers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a ticket that allows a passenger to change routes or to change from one bus or train to another",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture or pattern that can be attached to a surface by pressing it against the surface and then rubbing or heating it:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids bought transfers and ironed them onto their T-shirts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move from one place, person, or position to another, or to cause someone or something to move:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She studied for two years at Smith College, then transferred to the University of Chicago.",
          "[ T ] Transfer your weight to your front foot as you swing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When property is transferred to someone, legal ownership is changed from one person to another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Franklin transferred the car to his brother."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a move from one place, person, or position to another :",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] I got my money through an electronic transfer into my account."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move someone or something from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "transfer sb/sth to sth The company is to transfer 1500 jobs to India by the end of the year.",
          "Anyone transferring a pension from one company to another could be hit by early exit penalties.",
          "The idea is to transfer all the firm's operational business to the web."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change to a different job, team, place of work, or situation, or to make someone do this:",
        "examples": [
          "transfer to sth A small number of employees will be offered a chance to transfer to California.",
          "transfer sb to sth The manager transferred him to another store.",
          "transfer between sth You can transfer between ISA providers during the tax year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move money from one account to another:",
        "examples": [
          "transfer sth to/into sth The money will be transferred into your bank account.",
          "He opened an instant access account and transferred his savings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move data from one computer, system, etc. to another:",
        "examples": [
          "transfer sth to sth All forms have been transferred to disk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something the legal property of another person:",
        "examples": [
          "transfer sth to sb Married couples do not have to pay this tax if property is transferred from one to the other after death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass a phone call from one phone to another:",
        "examples": [
          "transfer sb to sb Please hold while I transfer you to my supervisor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of moving someone or something from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Very little of the bank's business will be affected by the parent group's transfer of jobs to Asia.",
          "Technical problems were delaying the money transfer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone or something moves from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Many merchants who prefer electronic transfers to dealing with the paper checks.",
          "This account requires 14 days' notice for transfers out.",
          "He loved living there but had to sell because of a job transfer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making something the legal property of another person:",
        "examples": [
          "You will need to pay a solicitor to handle the transfer of ownership of the property from the seller to you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transform": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change completely the appearance or character of something or someone, especially so that that thing or person is improved:",
        "examples": [
          "The reorganization will transform the entertainment industry.",
          "the power of art to transform experience",
          "Whenever a camera was pointed at her, Marilyn would instantly transform herself into a radiant star."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change completely the appearance or character of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Computers have transformed the way work is done.",
          "Salinas dramatically transformed the country’s economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change completely the character or appearance of something in order to improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "Smart metropolitan developments have transformed former industrial areas in cities such as Birmingham and Manchester.",
          "Social and political changes are transforming the way people think about social, economic, and environmental problems.",
          "transform sth/yourself into sth Her strategic vision transformed an unglamourous supermarket chain into a retail giant with sales of £46 bn.",
          "be transformed into/by/from sth Entire apartment blocks are being transformed into subsidised accommodation for young people.",
          "transform a company/business/organization Performance incentives transformed the organization and its culture.",
          "transform a country/market(place)/product Market reforms have helped to transform China into one of the great centres of globalization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the physical or chemical properties of a substance in order to make something else:",
        "examples": [
          "transform sth into sth New forms of iron ore can be transformed into steel without the need for blast furnaces."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transformation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a complete change in the appearance or character of something or someone, especially so that that thing or person is improved:",
        "examples": [
          "Local people have mixed feelings about the planned transformation of their town into a regional capital.",
          "I'd never seen Jose in a tuxedo before - it was quite a transformation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete change in the appearance or character of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] This plan means a complete transformation of our organization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Transformation is also a permanent change in a cell that results when DNA comes from a different type of cell.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing completely the character or appearance of something in order to improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks to senior management's commitment to modifying planning infrastructures and processs, the company's transformation continues.",
          "transformation of sth We're in the middle of a huge transformation of the way deforestation takes place in Amazonia.",
          "Economic development is often accompanied by a process of transformation in corporate governance.",
          "economic/industrial/organizational transformation",
          "transformation processes/programs",
          "a complete/major/dramatic transformation",
          "transformation from/in/into sth Rapid advances in information technologies are central to transformations in local and global markets.",
          "undergo/go through a transformation Many small businesses have undergone a transformation from a delivery-oriented approach to a strategy of innovation.",
          "bring about/accomplish/make a transformation Do organizations need a crisis in order to make successful transformations?",
          "transformation begins/takes place/occurs The organization's transformation occurred largely through HR strategic initiatives and cultural change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing the physical or chemical properties of a substance in order to make or produce something else:",
        "examples": [
          "transformation into sth At the state's ethanol plant crops undergo a two-day transformation into auto fuel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transformed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having been changed in an important way:",
        "examples": [
          "Soldiers came home to a transformed country.",
          "After the break, the team came out looking totally transformed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of information) having been arranged or presented in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "The same results were obtained when we excluded children with missing data and retained the raw instead of transformed scores.",
          "All statistical comparisons have been made on logarithmically transformed data."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transformer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that changes the voltage or other characteristic of electrical energy as it moves from one circuit to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Wire the fan and a 12-volt transformer to the light switch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that changes the characteristics of an electrical current",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of electrical equipment that changes the force of an electrical current:",
        "examples": [
          "an electric/electrical/power transformer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transformers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that changes the voltage or other characteristic of electrical energy as it moves from one circuit to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Wire the fan and a 12-volt transformer to the light switch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that changes the characteristics of an electrical current",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of electrical equipment that changes the force of an electrical current:",
        "examples": [
          "an electric/electrical/power transformer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transforming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change completely the appearance or character of something or someone, especially so that that thing or person is improved:",
        "examples": [
          "The reorganization will transform the entertainment industry.",
          "the power of art to transform experience",
          "Whenever a camera was pointed at her, Marilyn would instantly transform herself into a radiant star."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transforms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change completely the appearance or character of something or someone, especially so that that thing or person is improved:",
        "examples": [
          "The reorganization will transform the entertainment industry.",
          "the power of art to transform experience",
          "Whenever a camera was pointed at her, Marilyn would instantly transform herself into a radiant star."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change completely the appearance or character of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Computers have transformed the way work is done.",
          "Salinas dramatically transformed the country’s economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change completely the character or appearance of something in order to improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "Smart metropolitan developments have transformed former industrial areas in cities such as Birmingham and Manchester.",
          "Social and political changes are transforming the way people think about social, economic, and environmental problems.",
          "transform sth/yourself into sth Her strategic vision transformed an unglamourous supermarket chain into a retail giant with sales of £46 bn.",
          "be transformed into/by/from sth Entire apartment blocks are being transformed into subsidised accommodation for young people.",
          "transform a company/business/organization Performance incentives transformed the organization and its culture.",
          "transform a country/market(place)/product Market reforms have helped to transform China into one of the great centres of globalization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the physical or chemical properties of a substance in order to make something else:",
        "examples": [
          "transform sth into sth New forms of iron ore can be transformed into steel without the need for blast furnaces."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transfusion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of adding an amount of blood to the body of a person or animal, or the amount of blood itself:",
        "examples": [
          "blood transfusion She suffered kidney failure and needed a blood transfusion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting a new quantity of something powerful, effective, or important into an organization, group, or place:",
        "examples": [
          "a transfusion of talent/energy/money"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or process of putting new blood into a person’s or animal’s body, or an amount of blood received this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He needs regular blood transfusions and a lot of medication.",
          "[ C ] fig. The new prime minister brought a transfusion (= fresh supply) of young ideas into the government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transfusions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of adding an amount of blood to the body of a person or animal, or the amount of blood itself:",
        "examples": [
          "blood transfusion She suffered kidney failure and needed a blood transfusion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of putting a new quantity of something powerful, effective, or important into an organization, group, or place:",
        "examples": [
          "a transfusion of talent/energy/money"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or process of putting new blood into a person’s or animal’s body, or an amount of blood received this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] He needs regular blood transfusions and a lot of medication.",
          "[ C ] fig. The new prime minister brought a transfusion (= fresh supply) of young ideas into the government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transgender": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone whose gender does not match the body they were born with:",
        "examples": [
          "a transgender woman/man",
          "Society has become more understanding of people who are transgender."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to people whose gender does not match the body they were born with:",
        "examples": [
          "He is an advocate for transgender rights.",
          "Many gay and lesbian organizations also offer transgender services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a person who is transgender",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "transgressed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break a law or moral rule:",
        "examples": [
          "Those are the rules, and anyone who transgresses will be severely punished."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transgression": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of breaking a law or moral rule, or an example of this:",
        "examples": [
          "Who is supposed to have committed these transgressions?",
          "Adolescence is a period marked by fascination with the transgression of rules."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that breaks a law or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It is hard to keep the transgressions of famous people out of the news."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transgressions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of breaking a law or moral rule, or an example of this:",
        "examples": [
          "Who is supposed to have committed these transgressions?",
          "Adolescence is a period marked by fascination with the transgression of rules."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that breaks a law or rule:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It is hard to keep the transgressions of famous people out of the news."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transient": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "lasting for only a short time; temporary:",
        "examples": [
          "A glass of whisky has only a transient warming effect.",
          "The city has a large transient population (= many people who are living in it only temporarily)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who lives only temporarily in a place:",
        "examples": [
          "It's an organization set up to provide money and help for transients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lasting for only a short time; temporary:",
        "examples": [
          "The weakness was transient, and soon I was feeling strong again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Transient also means staying for only a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "Transient workers come to pick apples and then head south to harvest other crops."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is transient only lasts for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "The transient nature of the jobs market often conspires to force young people to stay at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "transient workers work in a particular place or organization for only short periods of time:",
        "examples": [
          "a transient workforce/worker"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the movement of goods or people from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "in transit It is possible to make an insurance claim for any goods lost or damaged in transit.",
          "The question is whether road transit is cheaper than rail.",
          "rapid-transit We booked tickets on the rapid-transit train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass through or across a place, an area, or a country on the way to somewhere else:",
        "examples": [
          "transit through Millions of passengers transit through Dubai airport every year.",
          "We assume that mammoths habitually transited areas colder than many other creatures could tolerate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a planet or other object in space) to pass across another heavenly body (= a planet, star, moon, etc.) or a meridian (= an imaginary line or circle passing through the poles):",
        "examples": [
          "The course offers skilled amateur astronomers the opportunity to help in the search for planets transiting stars.",
          "Astronomers are searching for possible signs of a planet transiting across the distant Sun's face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in astrology, to move towards or pass across a particular star sign:",
        "examples": [
          "We are transiting into the sign of Aquarius, the sign of the water-carrier.",
          "Neptune will transit Pisces for a short period between April 4 and August 5 and this may affect your emotional balance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of road vehicle used especially for carrying goods:",
        "examples": [
          "He was seen driving a white Transit van near Leeds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of moving, or the movement of goods or people from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Our boxes are in transit and should arrive tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of vehicles, for example, buses, trains, and aircraft, for getting from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Prompt action is needed to enhance the region's transportation network, including highways and transit.",
          "Using public transit could save the average two-adult household $6,251 each year, according to a recent study.",
          "a transit system/service/network",
          "a transit agency/authority",
          "transit funding/subsidies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or process of transporting goods or materials from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "transit of sth Further threats have been made to disrupt the transit of Russian gas to Europe.",
          "transit pipelines"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "goods or people that are in transit are being transported from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "be damaged/lost in transit Some of the equipment was damaged in transit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "in transition The health-care system is in transition at the moment.",
          "transition to There will be an interim government to oversee the transition to democracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "changes, which may be social, legal, or medical, that lead to someone living their life as a person of a different gender to the one they were said to have at birth:",
        "examples": [
          "She began her transition from male to female almost seven years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball and other sports, the act of changing from playing on defence to offence, or from offence to defence, after a player scores or when there is a change in possession, including running to the correct new positions in the playing area:",
        "examples": [
          "After Delmon grabbed the rebound, the team made a quick transition up the court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change, or make someone or something change, from one form or situation to another:",
        "examples": [
          "transition from something to something Some National Guard members experienced financial difficulties when they transitioned from state to federal control.",
          "Texas schools have traditionally transitioned students from Spanish to English in elementary school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone transitions, they make changes, which may be social, legal, or medical, that lead to them living as a person of a different gender to the one they were said to have at birth:",
        "examples": [
          "transition from something to something Louise transitioned from male to female almost 20 years ago.",
          "It wasn't easy transitioning gender in the military."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball and other sports, to change from playing on defence to offence, or from offence to defence, after a player scores or when there is a change in possession, for example by running to the correct new positions on the playing area:",
        "examples": [
          "After scoring, the team transitioned too slowly and left a lane open for Mowry to score an easy layup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing, or a change from one form or condition to another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] It was a neighborhood in transition from Jewish to Italian with a sprinkling of Irish.",
          "[ C ] Retirement is a big transition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A transition is also a link between ideas or sections in a work of literature or music.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process of changing from one system, method, etc. to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Following changes in taxation laws, the Internal Revenue Service has promised to issue guidelines on how to deal with the transition.",
          "transition from sth (to sth) Government ministers believe that a gentler approach is needed during the transition from a government-led economy to one where the private sector plays the dominant role.",
          "a transition period/phase",
          "economic/political transition",
          "the transition from sth Financial support, especially for mothers making the transition from welfare to work situations, is critical.",
          "the transition to sth The transition to the euro took place in 1999.",
          "make a transition (from/to sth) The region is slowly making a transition to a more knowledge-based economy.",
          "a smooth/difficult/tough transition Both sides need to work together in order to ensure a smooth transition of power.",
          "manage/achieve/complete a transition How do you plan to complete a transition that is so far-reaching in terms of its targets without compromising the corporate culture?",
          "a period/state of transition Our economy is in a period of transition ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the process of changing or developing:",
        "examples": [
          "Emission reduction schemes in economies in transition have increased by 50%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transitional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging or relating to a change, or the process of change, from one form or type to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a transitional government"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a process of change from one system, method, etc. to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Increases in the business rate are tied to inflation, but decisions over transitional relief and aid for small businesses have complicated the outcome.",
          "Implementation of the recommendations would entail significant transitional costs for the least-developed countries.",
          "a transitional administration/government",
          "a transitional period/phase",
          "transitional arrangements/measures/provisions"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transitioning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "in transition The health-care system is in transition at the moment.",
          "transition to There will be an interim government to oversee the transition to democracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "changes, which may be social, legal, or medical, that lead to someone living their life as a person of a different gender to the one they were said to have at birth:",
        "examples": [
          "She began her transition from male to female almost seven years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball and other sports, the act of changing from playing on defence to offence, or from offence to defence, after a player scores or when there is a change in possession, including running to the correct new positions in the playing area:",
        "examples": [
          "After Delmon grabbed the rebound, the team made a quick transition up the court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change, or make someone or something change, from one form or situation to another:",
        "examples": [
          "transition from something to something Some National Guard members experienced financial difficulties when they transitioned from state to federal control.",
          "Texas schools have traditionally transitioned students from Spanish to English in elementary school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone transitions, they make changes, which may be social, legal, or medical, that lead to them living as a person of a different gender to the one they were said to have at birth:",
        "examples": [
          "transition from something to something Louise transitioned from male to female almost 20 years ago.",
          "It wasn't easy transitioning gender in the military."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball and other sports, to change from playing on defence to offence, or from offence to defence, after a player scores or when there is a change in possession, for example by running to the correct new positions on the playing area:",
        "examples": [
          "After scoring, the team transitioned too slowly and left a lane open for Mowry to score an easy layup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing, or a change from one form or condition to another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] It was a neighborhood in transition from Jewish to Italian with a sprinkling of Irish.",
          "[ C ] Retirement is a big transition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A transition is also a link between ideas or sections in a work of literature or music.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process of changing from one system, method, etc. to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Following changes in taxation laws, the Internal Revenue Service has promised to issue guidelines on how to deal with the transition.",
          "transition from sth (to sth) Government ministers believe that a gentler approach is needed during the transition from a government-led economy to one where the private sector plays the dominant role.",
          "a transition period/phase",
          "economic/political transition",
          "the transition from sth Financial support, especially for mothers making the transition from welfare to work situations, is critical.",
          "the transition to sth The transition to the euro took place in 1999.",
          "make a transition (from/to sth) The region is slowly making a transition to a more knowledge-based economy.",
          "a smooth/difficult/tough transition Both sides need to work together in order to ensure a smooth transition of power.",
          "manage/achieve/complete a transition How do you plan to complete a transition that is so far-reaching in terms of its targets without compromising the corporate culture?",
          "a period/state of transition Our economy is in a period of transition ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the process of changing or developing:",
        "examples": [
          "Emission reduction schemes in economies in transition have increased by 50%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transitions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens:",
        "examples": [
          "in transition The health-care system is in transition at the moment.",
          "transition to There will be an interim government to oversee the transition to democracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "changes, which may be social, legal, or medical, that lead to someone living their life as a person of a different gender to the one they were said to have at birth:",
        "examples": [
          "She began her transition from male to female almost seven years ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball and other sports, the act of changing from playing on defence to offence, or from offence to defence, after a player scores or when there is a change in possession, including running to the correct new positions in the playing area:",
        "examples": [
          "After Delmon grabbed the rebound, the team made a quick transition up the court."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change, or make someone or something change, from one form or situation to another:",
        "examples": [
          "transition from something to something Some National Guard members experienced financial difficulties when they transitioned from state to federal control.",
          "Texas schools have traditionally transitioned students from Spanish to English in elementary school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone transitions, they make changes, which may be social, legal, or medical, that lead to them living as a person of a different gender to the one they were said to have at birth:",
        "examples": [
          "transition from something to something Louise transitioned from male to female almost 20 years ago.",
          "It wasn't easy transitioning gender in the military."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball and other sports, to change from playing on defence to offence, or from offence to defence, after a player scores or when there is a change in possession, for example by running to the correct new positions on the playing area:",
        "examples": [
          "After scoring, the team transitioned too slowly and left a lane open for Mowry to score an easy layup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of changing, or a change from one form or condition to another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] It was a neighborhood in transition from Jewish to Italian with a sprinkling of Irish.",
          "[ C ] Retirement is a big transition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A transition is also a link between ideas or sections in a work of literature or music.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process of changing from one system, method, etc. to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Following changes in taxation laws, the Internal Revenue Service has promised to issue guidelines on how to deal with the transition.",
          "transition from sth (to sth) Government ministers believe that a gentler approach is needed during the transition from a government-led economy to one where the private sector plays the dominant role.",
          "a transition period/phase",
          "economic/political transition",
          "the transition from sth Financial support, especially for mothers making the transition from welfare to work situations, is critical.",
          "the transition to sth The transition to the euro took place in 1999.",
          "make a transition (from/to sth) The region is slowly making a transition to a more knowledge-based economy.",
          "a smooth/difficult/tough transition Both sides need to work together in order to ensure a smooth transition of power.",
          "manage/achieve/complete a transition How do you plan to complete a transition that is so far-reaching in terms of its targets without compromising the corporate culture?",
          "a period/state of transition Our economy is in a period of transition ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the process of changing or developing:",
        "examples": [
          "Emission reduction schemes in economies in transition have increased by 50%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "translate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change words into a different language:",
        "examples": [
          "We were asked to translate a list of sentences.",
          "translate from something into something She works for the UN, translating from English into French."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something into a new form, especially to turn a plan into something real:",
        "examples": [
          "translate into So how does this theory translate into practical policy?",
          "translate well to The ways of working that he had learned at college did not translate well (= were not suitable) to the world of business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that words, behaviour, or actions mean a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "He mumbled something which I translated as agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change writing or speech from one language into another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Poetry does not translate easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you translate an activity, you change it into a new form or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The ability to talk clearly does not automatically translate into the ability to write clearly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something into a different form, or to be changed in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "be translated into sth An organization's \"mission statement\" is typically translated into a set of goals and measures which are then passed down to individual departments.",
          "translate into sth Higher R&D spending does not always translate into competitive advantage.",
          "translate sth into sth The Purchase Funnel Assessment assesses how effectively a brand translates awareness into purchases and retention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the words of one language into the words in another language that have the same meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "Finding interpreters who can translate directly from Estonian to Portuguese is almost impossible.",
          "translate sth into sth You can't just translate an English website into Spanish and assume it will still be effective.",
          "be translated into sth The book has been translated into more than twenty languages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an amount in one currency is translated into another currency, its value is given in the other currency:",
        "examples": [
          "be translated into sth Foreign income is translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rate for the tax year in which the transactions are conducted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "translated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change words into a different language:",
        "examples": [
          "We were asked to translate a list of sentences.",
          "translate from something into something She works for the UN, translating from English into French."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something into a new form, especially to turn a plan into something real:",
        "examples": [
          "translate into So how does this theory translate into practical policy?",
          "translate well to The ways of working that he had learned at college did not translate well (= were not suitable) to the world of business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that words, behaviour, or actions mean a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "He mumbled something which I translated as agreement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "translates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change words into a different language:",
        "examples": [
          "We were asked to translate a list of sentences.",
          "translate from something into something She works for the UN, translating from English into French."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something into a new form, especially to turn a plan into something real:",
        "examples": [
          "translate into So how does this theory translate into practical policy?",
          "translate well to The ways of working that he had learned at college did not translate well (= were not suitable) to the world of business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that words, behaviour, or actions mean a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "He mumbled something which I translated as agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change writing or speech from one language into another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Poetry does not translate easily."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you translate an activity, you change it into a new form or condition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The ability to talk clearly does not automatically translate into the ability to write clearly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something into a different form, or to be changed in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "be translated into sth An organization's \"mission statement\" is typically translated into a set of goals and measures which are then passed down to individual departments.",
          "translate into sth Higher R&D spending does not always translate into competitive advantage.",
          "translate sth into sth The Purchase Funnel Assessment assesses how effectively a brand translates awareness into purchases and retention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the words of one language into the words in another language that have the same meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "Finding interpreters who can translate directly from Estonian to Portuguese is almost impossible.",
          "translate sth into sth You can't just translate an English website into Spanish and assume it will still be effective.",
          "be translated into sth The book has been translated into more than twenty languages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an amount in one currency is translated into another currency, its value is given in the other currency:",
        "examples": [
          "be translated into sth Foreign income is translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rate for the tax year in which the transactions are conducted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "translating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change words into a different language:",
        "examples": [
          "We were asked to translate a list of sentences.",
          "translate from something into something She works for the UN, translating from English into French."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something into a new form, especially to turn a plan into something real:",
        "examples": [
          "translate into So how does this theory translate into practical policy?",
          "translate well to The ways of working that he had learned at college did not translate well (= were not suitable) to the world of business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that words, behaviour, or actions mean a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "He mumbled something which I translated as agreement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "translation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is translated, or the process of translating something, from one language to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Students will do one Spanish translation a week.",
          "literal translation of A literal translation of \"euthanasia\" would be \"good death\".",
          "lose something in translation The English version is boring - maybe it has lost something in translation (= is not as good as the original)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "changed into someone's own language, not in the original language:",
        "examples": [
          "She reads Proust in translation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or process of changing the words of one language into the words in another language that have the same meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "Online translation services are not always as accurate as they should be.",
          "translation software"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing or speech in one language that has been changed into another language:",
        "examples": [
          "translation from sth Delegates can listen to the translation from the Arabic through headsets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of giving the value of an amount in one currency in a different currency:",
        "examples": [
          "translation into sth Assets and liabilities denominated in non-US currencies are recorded in the financial statements after translation into US dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or process of changing something into a different form:",
        "examples": [
          "translation of sth (into sth) He said he will focus resources to speed the translation of research into practice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "translations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is translated, or the process of translating something, from one language to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Students will do one Spanish translation a week.",
          "literal translation of A literal translation of \"euthanasia\" would be \"good death\".",
          "lose something in translation The English version is boring - maybe it has lost something in translation (= is not as good as the original)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "changed into someone's own language, not in the original language:",
        "examples": [
          "She reads Proust in translation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or process of changing the words of one language into the words in another language that have the same meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "Online translation services are not always as accurate as they should be.",
          "translation software"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of writing or speech in one language that has been changed into another language:",
        "examples": [
          "translation from sth Delegates can listen to the translation from the Arabic through headsets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of giving the value of an amount in one currency in a different currency:",
        "examples": [
          "translation into sth Assets and liabilities denominated in non-US currencies are recorded in the financial statements after translation into US dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity or process of changing something into a different form:",
        "examples": [
          "translation of sth (into sth) He said he will focus resources to speed the translation of research into practice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "translator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is changing words, especially written words, into a different language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who changes the words of one language into the words in another language that have the same meaning:",
        "examples": [
          "He works as a translator and political researcher.",
          "Speaking through a translator, the President called his victory a \"dream come true\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment that changes a word in one language into another language:",
        "examples": [
          "an electronic language translator"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "translucent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If an object or a substance is translucent, it is almost transparent, allowing some light through it in an attractive way:",
        "examples": [
          "translucent plastic/glass",
          "This china is so fine and delicate that it's translucent.",
          "Laura's skin has a translucent quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a substance) allowing some light to pass through:",
        "examples": [
          "The vase was made from translucent, milky glass."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transmission": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of broadcasting or sending out something by radio or television, on the internet, etc., or something that is broadcast or sent out :",
        "examples": [
          "Broadband transmission has speeded up access to these sites.",
          "We rely on high-speed transmission of data.",
          "We apologize for the interruption to our transmissions this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of passing something from one person or place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Communication is the sharing of meaning through the transmission of information.",
          "The guidelines focus on preventing the transmission of infectious animal diseases to humans.",
          "The drug AZT is used to prevent transmission of HIV from mother to child.",
          "Regular hand-washing is one of the main ways to help prevent the transmission of coronavirus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the machinery that brings the power produced by the engine to the wheels of a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "automatic transmission",
          "The car had a faulty transmission."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending or giving something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] You can stop the transmission of some diseases by washing your hands often."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The transmission in a vehicle is the machinery that moves power from to the engine to the wheels.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of sending something, for example gas or electricity, from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Large investments are currently required: perhaps $500m a year in electricity generation, and a similar sum in transmission and distribution.",
          "transmission of sth The project will upgrade the transmission of electricity into the area.",
          "Major transmission lines connecting dams to the West Coast grid still have considerable unused capacity.",
          "gas/electricity/power transmission",
          "transmission networks/grids/facilities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of sending out electrical signals using a radio, television, or computer network:",
        "examples": [
          "transmission of sth New networks will allow less-expensive transmission of multimedia and interactive services.",
          "data transmission"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a programme that is broadcast on television or radio, or a message that is broadcast on radio:",
        "examples": [
          "radio/satellite transmissions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process by which an illness is spread from one person or thing to another:",
        "examples": [
          "transmission of sth Water quality plays a crucial role in determining the transmission of disease."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transmissions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of broadcasting or sending out something by radio or television, on the internet, etc., or something that is broadcast or sent out :",
        "examples": [
          "Broadband transmission has speeded up access to these sites.",
          "We rely on high-speed transmission of data.",
          "We apologize for the interruption to our transmissions this afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of passing something from one person or place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Communication is the sharing of meaning through the transmission of information.",
          "The guidelines focus on preventing the transmission of infectious animal diseases to humans.",
          "The drug AZT is used to prevent transmission of HIV from mother to child.",
          "Regular hand-washing is one of the main ways to help prevent the transmission of coronavirus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the machinery that brings the power produced by the engine to the wheels of a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "automatic transmission",
          "The car had a faulty transmission."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of sending or giving something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] You can stop the transmission of some diseases by washing your hands often."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The transmission in a vehicle is the machinery that moves power from to the engine to the wheels.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of sending something, for example gas or electricity, from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Large investments are currently required: perhaps $500m a year in electricity generation, and a similar sum in transmission and distribution.",
          "transmission of sth The project will upgrade the transmission of electricity into the area.",
          "Major transmission lines connecting dams to the West Coast grid still have considerable unused capacity.",
          "gas/electricity/power transmission",
          "transmission networks/grids/facilities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of sending out electrical signals using a radio, television, or computer network:",
        "examples": [
          "transmission of sth New networks will allow less-expensive transmission of multimedia and interactive services.",
          "data transmission"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a programme that is broadcast on television or radio, or a message that is broadcast on radio:",
        "examples": [
          "radio/satellite transmissions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process by which an illness is spread from one person or thing to another:",
        "examples": [
          "transmission of sth Water quality plays a crucial role in determining the transmission of disease."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transmit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to broadcast something, or to send out or carry signals or messages using radio, television, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "transmit on Radio Seven transmits on 201 medium wave (= uses those particular radio waves to broadcast on).",
          "information is transmitted The information is transmitted electronically to the central computer.",
          "transmit an order Department stores use EDI to transmit orders to suppliers.",
          "sound is transmitted Sound is transmitted from the eardrum to the sound-sensitive cells in the ear by means of a bridge of three tiny bones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass a disease from one person or animal to another:",
        "examples": [
          "be transmitted through COVID-19 is transmitted through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes.",
          "be transmitted from someone/something to someone/something Some diseases are transmitted from one generation to the next.",
          "be transmitted by Other diseases, such as hepatitis, can be transmitted by blood.",
          "sexually transmitted disease The new treatment constitutes a major advance in the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass a particular feeling from one person to another or others, or to an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "transmit itself to something Somehow your panic and fear transmits itself to the horse that you're riding.",
          "be transmitted to That tension and sense of anticipation will inevitably be transmitted to the team.",
          "I'm transmitting my feelings through music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send or give something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Germs transmit disease.",
          "[ I ] To avoid delay, transmit by fax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out electrical signals using a radio, television, or computer network:",
        "examples": [
          "transmit data/information Bluetooth chips allow mobile phone users to transmit data over short distances to other mobile phones.",
          "transmit a signal/code/message Voice over Internet Protocol transmits messages in small data packets.",
          "be transmitted to sb/sth The company's in-house television station is transmitted to handheld devices owned by its employees.",
          "be transmitted digitally/electronically Orders may be transmitted electronically from or to the Floor of the Exchange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something to another person or place:",
        "examples": [
          "transmit sth to sb Your bank will transmit funds by wire to our central bank in New York.",
          "be transmitted to sb/sth Tender offer materials that are transmitted to security holders must include the information required by paragraph (d)(1) of this section."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to broadcast a programme on television, radio, or the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "The BBC didn't transmit the documentary again, due to its controversial content."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause or spread a disease so that a person or group of people is infected:",
        "examples": [
          "be transmitted to sb Scientists say the disease is transmitted to humans by eating infected beef.",
          "be transmitted by sth/sb Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes from human to human."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate information, knowledge, beliefs, etc. to others:",
        "examples": [
          "Training appears to be an effective way to transmit information about diversity and its importance",
          "The company uses the system of professional mentorship in order to transmit family values."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transmits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to broadcast something, or to send out or carry signals or messages using radio, television, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "transmit on Radio Seven transmits on 201 medium wave (= uses those particular radio waves to broadcast on).",
          "information is transmitted The information is transmitted electronically to the central computer.",
          "transmit an order Department stores use EDI to transmit orders to suppliers.",
          "sound is transmitted Sound is transmitted from the eardrum to the sound-sensitive cells in the ear by means of a bridge of three tiny bones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass a disease from one person or animal to another:",
        "examples": [
          "be transmitted through COVID-19 is transmitted through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes.",
          "be transmitted from someone/something to someone/something Some diseases are transmitted from one generation to the next.",
          "be transmitted by Other diseases, such as hepatitis, can be transmitted by blood.",
          "sexually transmitted disease The new treatment constitutes a major advance in the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass a particular feeling from one person to another or others, or to an animal:",
        "examples": [
          "transmit itself to something Somehow your panic and fear transmits itself to the horse that you're riding.",
          "be transmitted to That tension and sense of anticipation will inevitably be transmitted to the team.",
          "I'm transmitting my feelings through music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send or give something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Germs transmit disease.",
          "[ I ] To avoid delay, transmit by fax."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send out electrical signals using a radio, television, or computer network:",
        "examples": [
          "transmit data/information Bluetooth chips allow mobile phone users to transmit data over short distances to other mobile phones.",
          "transmit a signal/code/message Voice over Internet Protocol transmits messages in small data packets.",
          "be transmitted to sb/sth The company's in-house television station is transmitted to handheld devices owned by its employees.",
          "be transmitted digitally/electronically Orders may be transmitted electronically from or to the Floor of the Exchange."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send something to another person or place:",
        "examples": [
          "transmit sth to sb Your bank will transmit funds by wire to our central bank in New York.",
          "be transmitted to sb/sth Tender offer materials that are transmitted to security holders must include the information required by paragraph (d)(1) of this section."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to broadcast a programme on television, radio, or the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "The BBC didn't transmit the documentary again, due to its controversial content."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause or spread a disease so that a person or group of people is infected:",
        "examples": [
          "be transmitted to sb Scientists say the disease is transmitted to humans by eating infected beef.",
          "be transmitted by sth/sb Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes from human to human."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate information, knowledge, beliefs, etc. to others:",
        "examples": [
          "Training appears to be an effective way to transmit information about diversity and its importance",
          "The company uses the system of professional mentorship in order to transmit family values."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transmitted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "transmitter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment for broadcasting radio or television signals:",
        "examples": [
          "a TV/radio transmitter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment for broadcasting radio or television signals:",
        "examples": [
          "A television transmitter sends the signals that reach your TV.",
          "She wants to do original work, not just be a transmitter of others’ ideas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transmitters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment for broadcasting radio or television signals:",
        "examples": [
          "a TV/radio transmitter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment for broadcasting radio or television signals:",
        "examples": [
          "A television transmitter sends the signals that reach your TV.",
          "She wants to do original work, not just be a transmitter of others’ ideas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transmitting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "transparency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the characteristic of being easy to see through:",
        "examples": [
          "The old-fashioned type of plastic lacked transparency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a photograph or picture printed on plastic that you can see on a screen by shining a light through it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being done in an open way without secrets:",
        "examples": [
          "We want more transparency in government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being easy to see through:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] This plastic has the transparency of glass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A transparency is a picture you can show on a screen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] They used transparencies to show pages of the new book."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which business and financial activities are done in an open way without secrets, so that people can trust that they are fair and honest:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to strike balance between the need for transparency and respect for individual privacy.",
          "Using personal accounts to conduct city business reduces the transparency of the public process.",
          "The Treasury suggested a greater role for independent auditors to increase transparency and accountability.",
          "Our goal is to make sure that union leaders operate with the utmost degree of transparency.",
          "financial/market/corporate transparency",
          "more/greater/improved transparency Consumer groups are backing demands for more transparency in car-hire pricing.",
          "transparency in/on sth We need greater transparency in the market after last year's scandals.",
          "a lack/shortage of transparency Concerns have been raised about a lack of transparency regarding the company's healthcare and pension liabilities.",
          "promote/create/ensure transparency"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin piece of clear plastic with writing or drawing on it that you can show on a wall or screen using an overhead projector:",
        "examples": [
          "colour transparencies"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transparent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a substance or object is transparent, you can see through it very clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "Grow the bulbs in a transparent plastic box, so the children can see the roots growing.",
          "Her blouse was practically transparent!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clear and easy to understand or recognize:",
        "examples": [
          "I think we should try to make the instructions more transparent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "open and honest, without secrets:",
        "examples": [
          "We are committed to being totally transparent about our charges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a substance) allowing light through so that objects can be clearly seen through it:",
        "examples": [
          "Those transparent plastic boxes are called jewel boxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Transparent also means obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "The real reason for her leaving was so transparent, no one believed it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "transparent business and financial activities are done in an open way without secrets, so that people can trust that they are fair and honest:",
        "examples": [
          "The charter aims to make the national health service a more transparent and open public corporation.",
          "transparent about sth Companies need to be transparent about their goals and policies.",
          "Our aim is to create a transparent market that rewards genuine innovation and risk.",
          "a transparent system/process/environment",
          "An OFT senior executive said he wanted the banks to make current accounts more transparent.",
          "open/efficient/fair and transparent Her appointment was based on an open and transparent selection process."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transpired": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If it transpires that something has happened, this previously secret or unknown fact becomes known:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] It may yet transpire that ministers knew more than they are admitting at the moment.",
          "As it later transpired, she had known him at school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "No one is willing to predict what may transpire at the peace conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a body or plant transpires, it loses water through its surface or skin.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "transplant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move something, or to be moved, from one place or person to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The plants should be grown indoors until spring, when they can be transplanted outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical operation in which a new organ is put into someone's body:",
        "examples": [
          "a liver/kidney transplant",
          "transplant surgery",
          "have a transplant He had a heart transplant (= doctors gave him a different, healthier heart instead of his old one)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something, especially a new organ, that has been transplanted:",
        "examples": [
          "His body accepted/rejected the transplant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move someone or something, or to be moved from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I transplanted those bushes to the back of the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move tissue or an organ from one person’s body to another’s",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medical operation in which a new organ or tissue is put into someone's body:",
        "examples": [
          "He survived a kidney transplant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that has moved or been moved from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m a transplant from California."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transponder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device that gives out a radio signal when it receives a similar signal telling it to:",
        "examples": [
          "Aircraft are required by law to carry transponders, so that they can be identified."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transport": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the movement of people or goods from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "the transport of live animals",
          "The company will arrange transport from the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, aircraft, etc. for getting from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "the Department of Transport",
          "public transport Passenger organizations yesterday called for greater investment in public transport (= buses, trains, etc. available for everyone to use).",
          "Do you have your own transport (= vehicle)?",
          "form/means of transport Bicycles are a cheap and efficient form/means of transport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely pleased or happy:",
        "examples": [
          "She was in transports of delight as she beheld the scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take goods or people from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "transport something across something to something The pipeline was constructed to transport oil across Alaska to ports on the coast.",
          "transport something (by something) Such heavy items are expensive to transport (by plane)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) to send a criminal to live in a country far away as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "be transported to 162,000 convicts were transported to Australia from 1788 to 1868."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something transports you to a different time or place, it makes you feel as if you were in it:",
        "examples": [
          "transport someone back to something The film transports you back to the New York of the 1950s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take goods or people from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The movers will transport thousands of pictures, charts, and recordings to the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that takes things, esp. soldiers or military supplies, from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I had to arrange for transport to get to my new assignment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Transport also means the movement of a chemical substance in and out of living cells.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of vehicles, for example buses, trains, and aircraft, for getting from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Future economic growth may be damaged by the failure of the Treasury to invest in the UK's transport infrastructure.",
          "Improved transport links for rural communities are part of the Party's latest manifesto.",
          "Effective passenger transport systems are essential for European economies.",
          "People are being encouraged to try local transport for short journeys.",
          "road/rail/air transport",
          "transport systems/services/networks",
          "a transport group/company/business",
          "the transport sector/industry",
          "the transport department/minister/secretary",
          "a form/means/mode of transport In recent years, there has been an enormous increase in air traffic and other forms of transport.",
          "cheap/free transport Thanks to cheaper transport, prices across the world have converged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle for a person or group of people to use for a particular journey:",
        "examples": [
          "Guests will need their own transport to get to the convention center.",
          "arrange/provide transport You will have to arrange your own transport to the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of moving goods or gas, oil, etc. from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "the transport of sth Security measures surrounding the transport of export-bound oil have been heightened in the wake of the recent disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move goods or gas, oil, etc. from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "We will stick firmly to bilateral agreements when transporting energy to world markets.",
          "be transported to/from/by Natural gas can be frozen and liquefied, allowing it to be transported to regions lacking in supplies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take people from one place to another on a bus, train, plane, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "be transported to/from/by Passengers were transported from the immobilized jet to a spare aircraft."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transportation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the movement of people or goods from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "the safe transportation of used nuclear fuel",
          "In the past, British convicts could be sentenced to transportation (to Australia)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle or system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, etc. for getting from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Bicycles are a cheap and efficient form/means of transportation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of vehicles, for example buses, trains, and aircraft, for getting from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "New legislation does little to solve the state's transportation problems and puts other crucial services at risk.",
          "The plan provided $850 million for transportation in 2008-09 and $900 million in 2009-10.",
          "Thanks to diverse forms of transportation and communication, the global economy is now open to trade and investment in a way that was not possible before.",
          "a mode/means/form of transportation Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles promise to be the cleanest mode of transportation.",
          "transportation services/systems/networks",
          "a transportation plan/program/project",
          "transportation companies/industries",
          "transportation departments/directors/officials",
          "transportation costs/funding",
          "state/regional/local transportation",
          "free/cheap transportation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of moving goods or gas, oil, etc. from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "the transportation of sth Disclosure of the transportation of hazardous waste emerged after documents were leaked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transported": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take goods or people from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "transport something across something to something The pipeline was constructed to transport oil across Alaska to ports on the coast.",
          "transport something (by something) Such heavy items are expensive to transport (by plane)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) to send a criminal to live in a country far away as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "be transported to 162,000 convicts were transported to Australia from 1788 to 1868."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something transports you to a different time or place, it makes you feel as if you were in it:",
        "examples": [
          "transport someone back to something The film transports you back to the New York of the 1950s."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transporter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long vehicle used for moving several large objects such as cars from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a car transporter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine, a company, or a vehicle that transports things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "the country's largest shipping corporation and a major oil transporter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large truck or plane used for transporting goods:",
        "examples": [
          "a car/truck/air transporter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that transports goods, gas, oil, etc. from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Transporters that handle asbestos products often face personal injury allegations.",
          "a gas/electricity transporter"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transporters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long vehicle used for moving several large objects such as cars from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a car transporter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine, a company, or a vehicle that transports things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "the country's largest shipping corporation and a major oil transporter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large truck or plane used for transporting goods:",
        "examples": [
          "a car/truck/air transporter"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that transports goods, gas, oil, etc. from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Transporters that handle asbestos products often face personal injury allegations.",
          "a gas/electricity transporter"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transporting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take goods or people from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "transport something across something to something The pipeline was constructed to transport oil across Alaska to ports on the coast.",
          "transport something (by something) Such heavy items are expensive to transport (by plane)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) to send a criminal to live in a country far away as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "be transported to 162,000 convicts were transported to Australia from 1788 to 1868."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something transports you to a different time or place, it makes you feel as if you were in it:",
        "examples": [
          "transport someone back to something The film transports you back to the New York of the 1950s."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transports": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the movement of people or goods from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "the transport of live animals",
          "The company will arrange transport from the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, aircraft, etc. for getting from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "the Department of Transport",
          "public transport Passenger organizations yesterday called for greater investment in public transport (= buses, trains, etc. available for everyone to use).",
          "Do you have your own transport (= vehicle)?",
          "form/means of transport Bicycles are a cheap and efficient form/means of transport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely pleased or happy:",
        "examples": [
          "She was in transports of delight as she beheld the scene."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take goods or people from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "transport something across something to something The pipeline was constructed to transport oil across Alaska to ports on the coast.",
          "transport something (by something) Such heavy items are expensive to transport (by plane)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the past) to send a criminal to live in a country far away as a punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "be transported to 162,000 convicts were transported to Australia from 1788 to 1868."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something transports you to a different time or place, it makes you feel as if you were in it:",
        "examples": [
          "transport someone back to something The film transports you back to the New York of the 1950s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take goods or people from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The movers will transport thousands of pictures, charts, and recordings to the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that takes things, esp. soldiers or military supplies, from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I had to arrange for transport to get to my new assignment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Transport also means the movement of a chemical substance in and out of living cells.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of vehicles, for example buses, trains, and aircraft, for getting from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Future economic growth may be damaged by the failure of the Treasury to invest in the UK's transport infrastructure.",
          "Improved transport links for rural communities are part of the Party's latest manifesto.",
          "Effective passenger transport systems are essential for European economies.",
          "People are being encouraged to try local transport for short journeys.",
          "road/rail/air transport",
          "transport systems/services/networks",
          "a transport group/company/business",
          "the transport sector/industry",
          "the transport department/minister/secretary",
          "a form/means/mode of transport In recent years, there has been an enormous increase in air traffic and other forms of transport.",
          "cheap/free transport Thanks to cheaper transport, prices across the world have converged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle for a person or group of people to use for a particular journey:",
        "examples": [
          "Guests will need their own transport to get to the convention center.",
          "arrange/provide transport You will have to arrange your own transport to the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of moving goods or gas, oil, etc. from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "the transport of sth Security measures surrounding the transport of export-bound oil have been heightened in the wake of the recent disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move goods or gas, oil, etc. from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "We will stick firmly to bilateral agreements when transporting energy to world markets.",
          "be transported to/from/by Natural gas can be frozen and liquefied, allowing it to be transported to regions lacking in supplies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take people from one place to another on a bus, train, plane, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "be transported to/from/by Passengers were transported from the immobilized jet to a spare aircraft."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "transvestite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a person who sometimes wears the clothes usually worn by people of a different gender, especially a man who sometimes wears the clothes, make-up, jewellery, etc. usually worn by women",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who wears the clothes of the opposite sex",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device or hole for catching animals or people and preventing their escape:",
        "examples": [
          "be caught in a trap The fox got its foot caught in a trap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dangerous or unpleasant situation which you have got into and from which it is difficult or impossible to escape:",
        "examples": [
          "The undercover agents went to the rendezvous knowing that it might be a trap.",
          "fall into a trap She's too smart to fall into the trap of working without pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "shut your trap Oh, shut your trap (= stop talking) - I don't want to hear it anymore!",
          "keep your trap shut It's a secret, so keep your trap shut (= don't say anything about it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, light carriage (= a vehicle pulled by horses, used especially in the past) with two wheels, pulled by one horse:",
        "examples": [
          "He offered to give his friend a lift in his trap.",
          "pony and trap I was met at the station in a pony and trap and taken to my new employer.",
          "horse and trap The doctor came in a horse and trap in the late 19th century but later had a chauffeur driven car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a play (= action) in which a defensive player (= one trying to stop the opponents from scoring) is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage (= the line on which the ball is positioned at the beginning of play) and is then blocked so that the player carrying the ball can go through the gap:",
        "examples": [
          "Houston kept gaining big yardage with a trap.",
          "They opened a hole for the fullback to make a 23-yard gain on a trap play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch an animal in a trap:",
        "examples": [
          "She survived in the wilderness by eating berries and trapping small animals and birds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something such as heat or water in one place, especially because it is useful:",
        "examples": [
          "A greenhouse stays warm because the glass traps the heat of the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something is trapped, that person or thing is unable to move or escape from a place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The building collapsed and we were trapped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be forced or tricked into doing something that you do not want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "In his book, Holden speculates that Shakespeare was an unfaithful husband who was trapped into marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring a football that is moving or falling through the air under control using your feet:",
        "examples": [
          "In training, we get players to practise trapping the ball from awkward angles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device or hole for catching and holding things:",
        "examples": [
          "A bear was caught in the trap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trap is also a bad situation from which it is difficult or impossible to escape:",
        "examples": [
          "Simply by answering the letter, Robin had fallen into a trap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh, shut your trap!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trapeze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short bar hanging high up in the air from two ropes that acrobats use to perform special movements:",
        "examples": [
          "A glamorous couple performed on the flying trapeze.",
          "trapeze artists"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short horizontal bar hanging from two ropes, on which acrobats perform:",
        "examples": [
          "I held my breath as I watched the performers on the trapeze."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trapezoid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat shape with four sides, none of which are parallel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat shape with four sides, where two of the sides are parallel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small bone in the wrist at the base of the index finger (= the finger next to the thumb)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat shape with four sides, two of which are parallel",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trapped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trapper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who catches wild animals, usually to sell their fur:",
        "examples": [
          "a fur trapper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who catches wild animals, esp. to sell their fur",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trappers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who catches wild animals, usually to sell their fur:",
        "examples": [
          "a fur trapper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who catches wild animals, esp. to sell their fur",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trapping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "traps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device or hole for catching animals or people and preventing their escape:",
        "examples": [
          "be caught in a trap The fox got its foot caught in a trap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dangerous or unpleasant situation which you have got into and from which it is difficult or impossible to escape:",
        "examples": [
          "The undercover agents went to the rendezvous knowing that it might be a trap.",
          "fall into a trap She's too smart to fall into the trap of working without pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "shut your trap Oh, shut your trap (= stop talking) - I don't want to hear it anymore!",
          "keep your trap shut It's a secret, so keep your trap shut (= don't say anything about it)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, light carriage (= a vehicle pulled by horses, used especially in the past) with two wheels, pulled by one horse:",
        "examples": [
          "He offered to give his friend a lift in his trap.",
          "pony and trap I was met at the station in a pony and trap and taken to my new employer.",
          "horse and trap The doctor came in a horse and trap in the late 19th century but later had a chauffeur driven car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, a play (= action) in which a defensive player (= one trying to stop the opponents from scoring) is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage (= the line on which the ball is positioned at the beginning of play) and is then blocked so that the player carrying the ball can go through the gap:",
        "examples": [
          "Houston kept gaining big yardage with a trap.",
          "They opened a hole for the fullback to make a 23-yard gain on a trap play."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to catch an animal in a trap:",
        "examples": [
          "She survived in the wilderness by eating berries and trapping small animals and birds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep something such as heat or water in one place, especially because it is useful:",
        "examples": [
          "A greenhouse stays warm because the glass traps the heat of the sun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something is trapped, that person or thing is unable to move or escape from a place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The building collapsed and we were trapped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be forced or tricked into doing something that you do not want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "In his book, Holden speculates that Shakespeare was an unfaithful husband who was trapped into marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring a football that is moving or falling through the air under control using your feet:",
        "examples": [
          "In training, we get players to practise trapping the ball from awkward angles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device or hole for catching and holding things:",
        "examples": [
          "A bear was caught in the trap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trap is also a bad situation from which it is difficult or impossible to escape:",
        "examples": [
          "Simply by answering the letter, Robin had fallen into a trap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "Oh, shut your trap!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is of low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't believe that someone of his intelligence can read such trash!",
          "There's nothing but trash on TV tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "waste material or things that are no longer wanted or needed:",
        "examples": [
          "The trash really stinks - why don't you take it out?",
          "He threw a valuable drawing out, thinking it was trash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insulting way of referring to a person or people that you have no respect for:",
        "examples": [
          "He finished their relationship, and told her she was trash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something away:",
        "examples": [
          "I trash all the junk mail as soon as it comes in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a lot of damage to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Two guys got in a fight and trashed the bar.",
          "Her teenage kids had a party and the house was trashed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize something or someone severely:",
        "examples": [
          "The boss completely trashed her work, in front of everyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that is worthless and of low quality; waste:",
        "examples": [
          "We filled three cans with trash from the garage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw away, destroy, or severely damage something:",
        "examples": [
          "I simply trash that kind of mail.",
          "Some people seem to enjoy trashing their neighbors (= severely criticizing them)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trashed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to throw something away:",
        "examples": [
          "I trash all the junk mail as soon as it comes in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a lot of damage to something:",
        "examples": [
          "Two guys got in a fight and trashed the bar.",
          "Her teenage kids had a party and the house was trashed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to criticize something or someone severely:",
        "examples": [
          "The boss completely trashed her work, in front of everyone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trashy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of low quality; with little or no value:",
        "examples": [
          "trashy programmes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worthless, or of low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "trashy romance novels"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trauma": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "severe and lasting emotional shock and pain caused by an extremely upsetting experience, or a case of such shock happening:",
        "examples": [
          "the trauma of marriage breakdown",
          "He had psychotherapy to help him deal with his childhood traumas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical injury, usually caused by an accident or attack, or a case of such injury happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Central pain syndrome can result from trauma to the brain or spinal cord.",
          "to suffer brain/head trauma",
          "She was carried off on a stretcher and taken to the trauma centre at the city's Mercy Hospital.",
          "Infection in a person recovering from a trauma such as a car accident or severe burns can be as deadly as the incident itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "severe shock caused by an injury:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She never recovered from the trauma of her mother’s illness.",
          "[ U ] The surgeon specialized in trauma (= sudden, severe injury), especially from gunshots."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "traumas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "severe and lasting emotional shock and pain caused by an extremely upsetting experience, or a case of such shock happening:",
        "examples": [
          "the trauma of marriage breakdown",
          "He had psychotherapy to help him deal with his childhood traumas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physical injury, usually caused by an accident or attack, or a case of such injury happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Central pain syndrome can result from trauma to the brain or spinal cord.",
          "to suffer brain/head trauma",
          "She was carried off on a stretcher and taken to the trauma centre at the city's Mercy Hospital.",
          "Infection in a person recovering from a trauma such as a car accident or severe burns can be as deadly as the incident itself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "severe shock caused by an injury:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She never recovered from the trauma of her mother’s illness.",
          "[ U ] The surgeon specialized in trauma (= sudden, severe injury), especially from gunshots."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "traumatic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing severe and lasting emotional shock and pain:",
        "examples": [
          "Some of the most disturbed children had witnessed really traumatic things, such as rape and murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing worry or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "Taking exams is always traumatic for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing or relating to physical injury by violence or an accident:",
        "examples": [
          "The human brain has an extraordinary ability to grow, even when damaged by age, illness, or traumatic injury."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "traumatised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "severely shocked and upset in a way that causes lasting emotional pain:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole experience left him traumatized.",
          "Some traumatized victims say they can never return to the village."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "traumatized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "severely shocked and upset in a way that causes lasting emotional pain:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole experience left him traumatized.",
          "Some traumatized victims say they can never return to the village."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "travel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a journey, usually over a long distance:",
        "examples": [
          "Between school and university, she spent a year travelling, mostly in Africa and Asia.",
          "travel to something by something I travel to work by train.",
          "He travelled over 1,000 miles to be at the wedding.",
          "travel the world As a young man he had travelled (= been to many parts of) the world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something travels well/badly, it does/does not stay in good condition if it is moved long distances:",
        "examples": [
          "Some wines don't travel well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a journey without taking a lot of heavy things with you:",
        "examples": [
          "I always try to travel light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or go from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Supersonic planes can travel faster than the speed of sound.",
          "With wooden-bat baseball, the ball doesn't travel as far as it does with aluminium bats.",
          "Signals at this wavelength can travel easily through buildings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move very fast:",
        "examples": [
          "That bike can really travel!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, to move three or more steps with the ball without dribbling it (= hitting it against the floor repeatedly), which is against the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach argued to the referee that the player travelled before he took the shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of travelling:",
        "examples": [
          "air/space travel",
          "business travel",
          "We share a love of literature, food and travel.",
          "travel news I heard on the travel news that there'd been an accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "journeys:",
        "examples": [
          "travels in/around a record of her travels in/around the Far East"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the distance, speed, or direction that an object moves or is able to move:",
        "examples": [
          "The calendar is based on the orbital travel of Earth around the Sun.",
          "direction of travel The arrows show the ball's direction of travel.",
          "The bicycle's fork has a total travel of about 4 inches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "describing a sport that is played by organized teams of young people, often involving the best players who travel to play in different parts of the country:",
        "examples": [
          "Hauptman played travel soccer when he was younger.",
          "Jake gave up playing travel baseball so he could play in his hometown with his friends.",
          "They're looking for coaches for their girls travel team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go from one place to another on a trip, usually over a long distance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The train was traveling (at) about 100 miles an hour.",
          "[ T ] I travel long distances as part of my job, so on vacations I like to stay close to home.",
          "[ I ] infml We were doing 70 miles an hour, so the guy who whizzed past us must have really been traveling (= going very fast)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of traveling, usually over a long distance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] A lot of my travel is business related.",
          "[ pl ] I’ve met some pretty interesting people in my travels (= trips)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go from one place to another, especially over a long distance, in a plane, train, car, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The ability to travel easily in and out of the region is a significant factor for professionals doing business here.",
          "Due to the increasing costs of travelling abroad, more Americans are choosing to stay closer to home during their vacation.",
          "He travels around 200,000 miles a year on business.",
          "A delegation of officials will be traveling to New Orleans to lobby for the cash.",
          "travel around/across/through somewhere Riding a bike is often the most efficient way to travel around big cities",
          "travel by air/train/car How long does it take to travel by train from Glasgow to London?",
          "travel the world/the country/the state She has travelled the world in her work as foreign correspondent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move at a particular speed or over a particular distance:",
        "examples": [
          "An electric motor powers the car at all speeds, and it can travel 40 miles on batteries alone.",
          "travel at 40mph/80kph, etc. A train travelling at 30 mph takes about a mile to bring to a stop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of going from one place to another, especially over a long distance, in a plane, train, car, etc.,:",
        "examples": [
          "A survey revealed that federal employees were routinely abusing rules regarding business-class travel.",
          "He was reimbursed for the cost of travel between his home and workplace.",
          "The travel and tourism industry employs more than 187,000 people in North Carolina.",
          "Make copies of important travel documents like your passport and itinerary.",
          "air/rail/space travel",
          "overseas/international/foreign travel",
          "business/leisure/holiday travel",
          "free/cheap travel",
          "travel company/firm/industry",
          "travel arrangements/plans",
          "travel expenses/costs",
          "travel on/in sth Purchase of a smart card entitles you to three days' unlimited travel on the Metro, buses, and trams.",
          "travel to/from/between somewhere The Chairman has a constant round of meetings, involving travel to Western Europe and throughout the UK."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "traveled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "traveler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "travelers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "traveling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "US spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "travelled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a journey or route that many/few people travel on",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to people who have visited many countries:",
        "examples": [
          "They're a well-travelled couple."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "traveller": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who travels:",
        "examples": [
          "This hotel is for serious travellers, rather than tourists on two-week holidays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a member of a group of people who traditionally travel from place to place to live, for example Romany Gypsies and Irish Travellers :",
        "examples": [
          "The travellers and six caravans moved onto the land earlier this week.",
          "The school has 15 children from traveller families."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who travels often, or who is travelling:",
        "examples": [
          "air/rail travellers",
          "business/independent/leisure travellers",
          "Business travellers make up just 20% of the airline's passengers but 80% of its revenue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "travelling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of making journeys; travel:",
        "examples": [
          "I love the work but I hate the travelling that's involved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, the act of moving three or more steps with the ball without dribbling it (= hitting it against the floor repeatedly), which is against the rules :",
        "examples": [
          "The referee blew the whistle to call travelling on Jada Jenkins.",
          "Some fans complain that referees rarely enforce the rule about travelling anymore."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving from one place to another, especially to perform or while working, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "a travelling opera company/circus",
          "a travelling salesman"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or used for travel",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of going from one place to another, especially over a long distance:",
        "examples": [
          "The job involves a great deal of travelling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "going from one place to another, especially as part of a job:",
        "examples": [
          "a travelling businessman",
          "the travelling public"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or used for travelling",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "travels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "journeys:",
        "examples": [
          "travels in/around a record of her travels in/around the Far East",
          "Some of the photographs were taken on her travels around India.",
          "She wrote a journal during her travels in Russia.",
          "Sadly, she didn't recover sufficiently to continue her travels.",
          "Dylan is working in a restaurant to save up money for his travels later this year.",
          "In June of the following year, he began his travels.",
          "The house is full of items collected on their travels."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "traverse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move or travel through an area:",
        "examples": [
          "Stanley traversed the continent from west to east.",
          "Bounded on the east by Lake Winnebago, the county is traversed by the Wolf and Fox rivers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or travel through an area:",
        "examples": [
          "Moving sidewalks traverse the airport."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "travesty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that fails to represent the values and qualities that it is intended to represent, in a way that is shocking or offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "Their production of \"Sweeney Todd\" was the worst I've ever seen - it was a travesty.",
          "Langdale described the court ruling as a travesty of justice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that completely fails to do what it is intended or expected to do, and therefore seems ridiculous:",
        "examples": [
          "The police chief called the judge’s ruling a travesty of justice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tray": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat object, usually with raised edges, used for carrying food and drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "She was carrying a tray of drinks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, open container with raised edges that you put on your desk for keeping papers in:",
        "examples": [
          "She put the letter in your intray.",
          "I don't know where I put that article - it must be in the bottom of my tray."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat container, usually with slightly raised edges, for carrying food and drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "She set the tray down between them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat object, usually with raised edges, used for carrying food and drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "She was carrying a tray of drinks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, open container with raised edges that you put on your desk for keeping papers in:",
        "examples": [
          "She put the letter in your intray.",
          "I don't know where I put that article - it must be in the bottom of my tray."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat container, usually with slightly raised edges, for carrying food and drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "She set the tray down between them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "treacherous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If the ground or sea is treacherous, it is extremely dangerous, especially because of bad weather conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "Snow and ice have left many roads treacherous, and drivers are warned to use caution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is treacherous deceives someone who trusts them, or has no loyalty:",
        "examples": [
          "Vargas plays the part of a treacherous aristocrat who betrays his king and country.",
          "I feel a bit treacherous to my own sex if I ever make general criticisms of women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the ground or the sea) extremely dangerous, esp. because of bad weather conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "Freezing rain made driving treacherous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) guilty of deceiving someone who trusts you:",
        "examples": [
          "He was treacherous, or at least sneaky."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "treachery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaviour that deceives or is not loyal to someone who trusts you:",
        "examples": [
          "From his cell on board ship, the captain wrote about the treachery of his crew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "things that are done to deceive someone who trusts you:",
        "examples": [
          "a play about treachery and betrayal"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "treacle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet, dark, thick liquid that is used in cooking sweet dishes and sweets:",
        "examples": [
          "treacle toffee"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": [
          "treacle tart"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tread": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put your foot on something or to press something down with your foot:",
        "examples": [
          "tread on I kept treading on his toes when we were dancing.",
          "tread in Yuck! Look what I've just trodden in!",
          "be trodden into A load of food had been trodden into the carpet.",
          "tread grapes Before the days of automation, they used to tread grapes to make wine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk:",
        "examples": [
          "He trod heavily and reluctantly up the stairs.",
          "tread your weary way I sometimes see him flash past in his sports car as I tread my weary way (= walk in a tired way) to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to float vertically in the water by moving the legs and the arms up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "I stopped swimming for a moment and trod water, looking back to the beach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pattern of raised lines on a tyre that prevents a vehicle from sliding on the road:",
        "examples": [
          "The tread on your tyres is very worn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound that your feet make on the ground as you walk:",
        "examples": [
          "Then I heard someone's tread on the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the horizontal part of a step on which you put your foot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put the foot down while stepping, or to step on something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] fig. I hope I haven’t trod on other people’s toes by saying this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the raised pattern on a tire that holds the vehicle to the road as it moves:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] fat tires with knobby tread"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound that someone’s feet make in walking:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard the heavy tread of my father overhead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tread is also the horizontal surface on which you put your foot on a step.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "treading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put your foot on something or to press something down with your foot:",
        "examples": [
          "tread on I kept treading on his toes when we were dancing.",
          "tread in Yuck! Look what I've just trodden in!",
          "be trodden into A load of food had been trodden into the carpet.",
          "tread grapes Before the days of automation, they used to tread grapes to make wine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk:",
        "examples": [
          "He trod heavily and reluctantly up the stairs.",
          "tread your weary way I sometimes see him flash past in his sports car as I tread my weary way (= walk in a tired way) to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to float vertically in the water by moving the legs and the arms up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "I stopped swimming for a moment and trod water, looking back to the beach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pattern of raised lines on a tyre that prevents a vehicle from sliding on the road:",
        "examples": [
          "The tread on your tyres is very worn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound that your feet make on the ground as you walk:",
        "examples": [
          "Then I heard someone's tread on the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the horizontal part of a step on which you put your foot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put the foot down while stepping, or to step on something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] fig. I hope I haven’t trod on other people’s toes by saying this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the raised pattern on a tire that holds the vehicle to the road as it moves:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] fat tires with knobby tread"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound that someone’s feet make in walking:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard the heavy tread of my father overhead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tread is also the horizontal surface on which you put your foot on a step.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "treadmill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any type of repeated work that is boring and makes you feel tired and seems to have no positive effect and no end:",
        "examples": [
          "There were days when having kids seemed like an endless treadmill of feeding, washing, and nappy-changing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exercise machine that consists of a moving strip or two step-like parts on which you walk without moving forward",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wide wheel turned by the weight of people climbing on steps around its edge, used in the past to provide power for machines or, more usually, as a punishment for prisoners",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine for exercising on which you run or walk on a strip that moves back, so that you must move at the same speed as the strip:",
        "examples": [
          "She works out on a treadmill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A treadmill is also a boring, regularly repeated activity or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "My life has been a treadmill lately."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "treads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to put your foot on something or to press something down with your foot:",
        "examples": [
          "tread on I kept treading on his toes when we were dancing.",
          "tread in Yuck! Look what I've just trodden in!",
          "be trodden into A load of food had been trodden into the carpet.",
          "tread grapes Before the days of automation, they used to tread grapes to make wine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk:",
        "examples": [
          "He trod heavily and reluctantly up the stairs.",
          "tread your weary way I sometimes see him flash past in his sports car as I tread my weary way (= walk in a tired way) to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to float vertically in the water by moving the legs and the arms up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "I stopped swimming for a moment and trod water, looking back to the beach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the pattern of raised lines on a tyre that prevents a vehicle from sliding on the road:",
        "examples": [
          "The tread on your tyres is very worn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound that your feet make on the ground as you walk:",
        "examples": [
          "Then I heard someone's tread on the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the horizontal part of a step on which you put your foot",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put the foot down while stepping, or to step on something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] fig. I hope I haven’t trod on other people’s toes by saying this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the raised pattern on a tire that holds the vehicle to the road as it moves:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] fat tires with knobby tread"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound that someone’s feet make in walking:",
        "examples": [
          "I heard the heavy tread of my father overhead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tread is also the horizontal surface on which you put your foot on a step.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "treason": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the crime of) showing no loyalty to your country, especially by helping its enemies or trying to defeat its government:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1606 Guy Fawkes was executed for treason."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of helping your country’s enemies or attempting to illegally remove its government:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1807, Burr was arrested and tried for treason, but he was acquitted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "treasonous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A treasonable act, crime, etc. is, or is considered to be, treason:",
        "examples": [
          "a treasonable offence",
          "treasonable activities"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "treasure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very valuable things, usually in the form of a store of precious metals, precious stones, or money:",
        "examples": [
          "buried treasure Stories about pirates often include a search for buried treasure.",
          "When they opened up the tomb they found treasure beyond their wildest dreams."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very valuable things, especially pieces of art:",
        "examples": [
          "art treasures At the time, the painting was considered one of the world's greatest art treasures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is very helpful and valuable to you:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know what I'd have done without Lizzie when I was ill - she was an absolute treasure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a friendly way of talking to someone, especially a child:",
        "examples": [
          "Come on, treasure, let's go and see Granny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take great care of something because you love it or consider it very valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "treasure a memory I will always treasure those memories of my dad.",
          "treasured possession This pen that my grandfather gave me is one of my most treasured possessions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great wealth, esp. in the form of a store of gold, silver, precious stones, or money:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Pirates are said to have buried treasure there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A treasure is also anything of great value:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Jazz is America’s national treasure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take good care of something because you value it highly:",
        "examples": [
          "I treasure these old snapshots of my grandparents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "treasured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take great care of something because you love it or consider it very valuable:",
        "examples": [
          "treasure a memory I will always treasure those memories of my dad.",
          "treasured possession This pen that my grandfather gave me is one of my most treasured possessions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "treasurer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is responsible for an organization's money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an officer who is responsible for the money in a company, government, or other organization",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is responsible for the money and bank accounts of a company or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "company/corporate/group treasurers Corporate treasurers have picked up the pace of bond sales as the government bond market continues to rally.",
          "treasurer of sth He has served as the elected treasurer of the union since 2008."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "treasures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very valuable things, especially pieces of art:",
        "examples": [
          "art treasures At the time, the painting was considered one of the world's greatest art treasures.",
          "The museum houses many priceless treasures.",
          "This is home to the nation's greatest archaeological treasures.",
          "The organization is dedicated to the preservation of the city's many architectural treasures.",
          "The countryside is awash with hidden treasures.",
          "A fire had ripped through the castle, destroying some of its most priceless treasures."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "treasuries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "treasury": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the government department, in the UK and some other countries, that is responsible for financial matters such as spending and tax",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the government department responsible for financial matters such as spending and taxes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the UK, US, and some other countries, the government department responsible for government spending, borrowing, tax, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "the Treasury Department/Secretary",
          "The Treasury estimates that the top 1% of earners will pay about 32.3% of all taxes this year.",
          "The Secretary of the Treasury is the principal economic advisor to the US President."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "treat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to behave towards someone or deal with something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents treated us all the same when we were kids.",
          "He treated his wife very badly.",
          "treat someone/something as if It's wrong to treat animals as if they had no feelings.",
          "treat something with something I treat remarks like that with the contempt that they deserve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use drugs, exercises, etc. to cure a person of a disease or heal an injury:",
        "examples": [
          "be treated for He is being treated for a rare skin disease.",
          "treat a symptom Western medicine tends to treat the symptoms and not the cause."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy or pay for something for another person:",
        "examples": [
          "treat someone (to something) Put your money away - I'm going to treat you (to this).",
          "treat yourself to something I'm going to treat myself to (= buy for myself) a new pair of sandals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a special substance on material such as wood, cloth, metal, etc. or put it through a special process, in order to protect it from damage or decay:",
        "examples": [
          "be treated with The material has been treated with resin to make it waterproof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special and enjoyable occasion or experience, often a reward or celebration:",
        "examples": [
          "birthday treat We're going to Italy for the weekend - it's my birthday treat.",
          "special treat As a special treat, I'll take you to my favourite restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something special that you buy because it makes you feel happy or brings happiness to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "In an economic crisis, while sales of expensive luxuries decline, purchases of small treats - a new cosmetic, for example - increase.",
          "A little posy of flowers is a delightful treat to give a friend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of food that is eaten in addition to your usual meals, usually something sweet:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a lot of competition with the sugar-filled and artificially flavoured treats on the store shelves.",
          "snacks and treats Try to encourage children not to eat too many of those snacks and treats that tend to pile on the pounds without providing much nutrition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of food, often specially produced, that is given to pets in addition to their usual food, for example as a reward:",
        "examples": [
          "We offer a smart, healthy alternative to the highly processed, artificially flavoured treats currently on the market.",
          "dog treat The owner said the dog was dangerous, but when I fed it dog treats it would take them gently out of my hand.",
          "cat treat Our gourmet cat treats are made with the highest quality of protein and grains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when I, you, etc. buy or pay for something for another person:",
        "examples": [
          "No, you paid for dinner last time - this is my treat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very well; with good results:",
        "examples": [
          "work a treat To prevent red wine from staining, put some salt on it - it works a treat.",
          "go down a treat That soup went down a treat (= was very enjoyable)!",
          "come up a treat I polished that old desk of grandma's and it came up a treat (= its appearance improved)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave toward someone or deal with something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "He treated his children badly.",
          "She always tried to treat her students as/like adults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something to improve the condition of an ill or injured person, or to try to cure a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "The hospital treats hundreds of patients a day.",
          "The new drug may allow us to treat diabetes more effectively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the condition of a substance by adding something to it or putting it through a special process:",
        "examples": [
          "The sewage is treated with chemicals before being dumped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy or pay for something for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’m going to treat myself to a new pair of sunglasses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special and enjoyable occasion or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a real treat seeing my old friends last weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion on which you pay for someone's food or entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "You paid for the taxi, so lunch is my treat (= I will pay)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave towards or think of someone or something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "treat sb/sth as sth We must treat employees as allies in achieving change.",
          "treat sb/sth equally/fairly/unfairly It very hard to prove that the company had been treated unfairly.",
          "treat sb/sth like sth The company treated their initial public offering more like a marketing opportunity than a capital-raising exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Each Fund is treated as a single tax entity.",
          "The employment department said the unemployment figures should be treated with caution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a special substance on something or put it through a special process, in order to protect it, clean it, or make it safe:",
        "examples": [
          "treat sth with sth We treat the material with resin to make it waterproof."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "treated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave towards someone or deal with something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents treated us all the same when we were kids.",
          "He treated his wife very badly.",
          "treat someone/something as if It's wrong to treat animals as if they had no feelings.",
          "treat something with something I treat remarks like that with the contempt that they deserve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use drugs, exercises, etc. to cure a person of a disease or heal an injury:",
        "examples": [
          "be treated for He is being treated for a rare skin disease.",
          "treat a symptom Western medicine tends to treat the symptoms and not the cause."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy or pay for something for another person:",
        "examples": [
          "treat someone (to something) Put your money away - I'm going to treat you (to this).",
          "treat yourself to something I'm going to treat myself to (= buy for myself) a new pair of sandals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a special substance on material such as wood, cloth, metal, etc. or put it through a special process, in order to protect it from damage or decay:",
        "examples": [
          "be treated with The material has been treated with resin to make it waterproof."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "treating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave towards someone or deal with something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents treated us all the same when we were kids.",
          "He treated his wife very badly.",
          "treat someone/something as if It's wrong to treat animals as if they had no feelings.",
          "treat something with something I treat remarks like that with the contempt that they deserve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use drugs, exercises, etc. to cure a person of a disease or heal an injury:",
        "examples": [
          "be treated for He is being treated for a rare skin disease.",
          "treat a symptom Western medicine tends to treat the symptoms and not the cause."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy or pay for something for another person:",
        "examples": [
          "treat someone (to something) Put your money away - I'm going to treat you (to this).",
          "treat yourself to something I'm going to treat myself to (= buy for myself) a new pair of sandals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a special substance on material such as wood, cloth, metal, etc. or put it through a special process, in order to protect it from damage or decay:",
        "examples": [
          "be treated with The material has been treated with resin to make it waterproof."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "treatise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal piece of writing that considers and examines a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a six-volume treatise on trademark law"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal piece of writing that deals with a particular subject:",
        "examples": [
          "a medical treatise"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "treatment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way you deal with or behave towards someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Peter gets special treatment because he knows the boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way something is considered and examined:",
        "examples": [
          "The same subject matter gets a very different treatment by Chris Wilson in his latest novel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of drugs, exercises, etc. to cure a person of an illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "free dental treatment",
          "Perhaps it's time to try a new course of treatment.",
          "This disease doesn't generally respond to (= improve as a result of) treatment.",
          "There are various treatments for this complaint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way you deal with or behave toward someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He accused the governor of giving rich people special treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of drugs, exercises, etc. to improve the condition of an ill or injured person, or to cure a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Chronic back pain may not respond to treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of putting a special substance on something or putting it through a special process in order to change its condition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The city is exploring other methods of water treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of behaving towards someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "equal/fair treatment for sb/sth The court order required equal treatment for female police department employees.",
          "preferential/special treatment for sb/sth The tax reform will end three decades of preferential treatment for foreign companies.",
          "treatment of sb/sth Their ethical range of meat products ensures the humane treatment of their farm animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of dealing with something:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors are refusing to sell in the face of punitive tax treatment.",
          "Changes in the treatment of capital gains are discussed in the report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process by which something is protected from damage or decay, cleaned, or made safe:",
        "examples": [
          "a treatment facility/plant/system The city's sewage treatment plant has been overwhelmed by recent rains.",
          "Treatment of agricultural runoff is largely voluntary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "treatments": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way you deal with or behave towards someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Peter gets special treatment because he knows the boss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way something is considered and examined:",
        "examples": [
          "The same subject matter gets a very different treatment by Chris Wilson in his latest novel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of drugs, exercises, etc. to cure a person of an illness or injury:",
        "examples": [
          "free dental treatment",
          "Perhaps it's time to try a new course of treatment.",
          "This disease doesn't generally respond to (= improve as a result of) treatment.",
          "There are various treatments for this complaint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way you deal with or behave toward someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "He accused the governor of giving rich people special treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of drugs, exercises, etc. to improve the condition of an ill or injured person, or to cure a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Chronic back pain may not respond to treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of putting a special substance on something or putting it through a special process in order to change its condition:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The city is exploring other methods of water treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of behaving towards someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "equal/fair treatment for sb/sth The court order required equal treatment for female police department employees.",
          "preferential/special treatment for sb/sth The tax reform will end three decades of preferential treatment for foreign companies.",
          "treatment of sb/sth Their ethical range of meat products ensures the humane treatment of their farm animals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of dealing with something:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors are refusing to sell in the face of punitive tax treatment.",
          "Changes in the treatment of capital gains are discussed in the report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a process by which something is protected from damage or decay, cleaned, or made safe:",
        "examples": [
          "a treatment facility/plant/system The city's sewage treatment plant has been overwhelmed by recent rains.",
          "Treatment of agricultural runoff is largely voluntary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "treats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to behave towards someone or deal with something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "My parents treated us all the same when we were kids.",
          "He treated his wife very badly.",
          "treat someone/something as if It's wrong to treat animals as if they had no feelings.",
          "treat something with something I treat remarks like that with the contempt that they deserve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use drugs, exercises, etc. to cure a person of a disease or heal an injury:",
        "examples": [
          "be treated for He is being treated for a rare skin disease.",
          "treat a symptom Western medicine tends to treat the symptoms and not the cause."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy or pay for something for another person:",
        "examples": [
          "treat someone (to something) Put your money away - I'm going to treat you (to this).",
          "treat yourself to something I'm going to treat myself to (= buy for myself) a new pair of sandals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a special substance on material such as wood, cloth, metal, etc. or put it through a special process, in order to protect it from damage or decay:",
        "examples": [
          "be treated with The material has been treated with resin to make it waterproof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special and enjoyable occasion or experience, often a reward or celebration:",
        "examples": [
          "birthday treat We're going to Italy for the weekend - it's my birthday treat.",
          "special treat As a special treat, I'll take you to my favourite restaurant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something special that you buy because it makes you feel happy or brings happiness to someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "In an economic crisis, while sales of expensive luxuries decline, purchases of small treats - a new cosmetic, for example - increase.",
          "A little posy of flowers is a delightful treat to give a friend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of food that is eaten in addition to your usual meals, usually something sweet:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a lot of competition with the sugar-filled and artificially flavoured treats on the store shelves.",
          "snacks and treats Try to encourage children not to eat too many of those snacks and treats that tend to pile on the pounds without providing much nutrition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of food, often specially produced, that is given to pets in addition to their usual food, for example as a reward:",
        "examples": [
          "We offer a smart, healthy alternative to the highly processed, artificially flavoured treats currently on the market.",
          "dog treat The owner said the dog was dangerous, but when I fed it dog treats it would take them gently out of my hand.",
          "cat treat Our gourmet cat treats are made with the highest quality of protein and grains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when I, you, etc. buy or pay for something for another person:",
        "examples": [
          "No, you paid for dinner last time - this is my treat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very well; with good results:",
        "examples": [
          "work a treat To prevent red wine from staining, put some salt on it - it works a treat.",
          "go down a treat That soup went down a treat (= was very enjoyable)!",
          "come up a treat I polished that old desk of grandma's and it came up a treat (= its appearance improved)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave toward someone or deal with something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "He treated his children badly.",
          "She always tried to treat her students as/like adults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something to improve the condition of an ill or injured person, or to try to cure a disease:",
        "examples": [
          "The hospital treats hundreds of patients a day.",
          "The new drug may allow us to treat diabetes more effectively."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the condition of a substance by adding something to it or putting it through a special process:",
        "examples": [
          "The sewage is treated with chemicals before being dumped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy or pay for something for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I’m going to treat myself to a new pair of sunglasses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special and enjoyable occasion or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a real treat seeing my old friends last weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion on which you pay for someone's food or entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "You paid for the taxi, so lunch is my treat (= I will pay)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave towards or think of someone or something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "treat sb/sth as sth We must treat employees as allies in achieving change.",
          "treat sb/sth equally/fairly/unfairly It very hard to prove that the company had been treated unfairly.",
          "treat sb/sth like sth The company treated their initial public offering more like a marketing opportunity than a capital-raising exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deal with something in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "Each Fund is treated as a single tax entity.",
          "The employment department said the unemployment figures should be treated with caution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put a special substance on something or put it through a special process, in order to protect it, clean it, or make it safe:",
        "examples": [
          "treat sth with sth We treat the material with resin to make it waterproof."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "treaty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a written agreement between two or more countries, formally approved and signed by their leaders:",
        "examples": [
          "a peace treaty",
          "the treaty on European union",
          "[ + to infinitive ] We've signed/concluded a treaty with neighbouring states to limit emissions of harmful gases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a written agreement between two or more countries that is formally approved and signed by their leaders:",
        "examples": [
          "Under the treaty (= according to the agreement), inspections are required to see if any country is secretly developing nuclear arms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement between two or more countries, formally approved by their governments:",
        "examples": [
          "ratify/sign a treaty The latest nation to ratify the treaty is France.",
          "an air/trade treaty The US wants a new air treaty with the UK to lift barriers on the cities that each nations' carriers can serve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal agreement between two people, companies, or organizations:",
        "examples": [
          "Sales of partnership property should be conducted by private treaty or at auction."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "treble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "three times greater in amount, number, or size:",
        "examples": [
          "He earns almost treble the amount that I do."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase three times in size or amount, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The price of property has almost trebled in the last ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being or relating to a boy's voice that sings the highest notes, or an instrument that plays the highest notes:",
        "examples": [
          "He sings treble.",
          "a treble voice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boy with a treble voice:",
        "examples": [
          "This part is for a boy treble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a football club wins three major competitions in a single season:",
        "examples": [
          "Bayern Munich's win over Stuttgart secured a historic treble: the Bundesliga, the European Cup and the German Cup."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become three times greater; triple:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My property taxes have almost trebled in the last ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the higher musical notes:",
        "examples": [
          "The music was too loud, the treble rattling my eardrums."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase to three times the size or amount, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "profits/sales/shares treble In its first six months, Camelot's profits trebled.",
          "a cost/price trebles The price of property has almost trebled in the last two years.",
          "They invested $2m in trebling capacity at their processing plant last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tree": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall plant that has a wooden trunk and branches that grow from its upper part:",
        "examples": [
          "a plum/apple/chestnut tree",
          "an oak/elm/maple tree",
          "We sat under a tree for shade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another type of tall plant, without a wooden trunk:",
        "examples": [
          "palm trees"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall plant that has a wooden trunk and branches growing from its upper part:",
        "examples": [
          "a pine tree"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tree with leaves divided into five parts and seeds that turn around slowly to the ground when they fall",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tree with divided leaves, spreading branches, and round fruit",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trek": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to walk a long distance, usually over land such as hills, mountains, or forests:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent the day trekking through forests and over mountains.",
          "informal I trekked (= walked a long and tiring distance) all the way into town to meet him and he didn't even turn up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long walk over land such as hills, mountains, or forests:",
        "examples": [
          "We did an eight-hour trek yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a walk that is long and difficult or makes you feel very tired:",
        "examples": [
          "You can walk to town from here, but it's quite a trek."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk a long way or with some difficulty:",
        "examples": [
          "Many people trekked for miles to reach safety."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tremble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control, for example because you are frightened, angry, or excited, or because of illness:",
        "examples": [
          "I was trembling with fear, panicking that I had not made the right decision.",
          "At her side Michael trembled uncontrollably. He was so distraught he could not speak.",
          "I could see them coming for me. I was already trembling in anticipation when they grabbed me.",
          "Her bottom lip trembled, and tears welled up in her eyes.",
          "His voice started to tremble, and I thought he was going to cry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the ground or an object, to shake slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The pair remained calm as the earth trembled beneath their feet.",
          "I could tell the wind was rising - the leaves were trembling on the trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of shaking slightly in a way that you cannot control, for example because you are frightened, angry, or excited, or because of illness:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a slight tremble in her voice as she recalled her husband.",
          "The first symptom of the illness was a tremble in his right hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight shaking movement of the ground or an object:",
        "examples": [
          "I was on the other side of the building when the mortar hit and I actually felt the tremble of the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of your body or a part of it) to shake without your intending to, usually because you are frightened, ill, tired, or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "Grant was trembling with excitement.",
          "Her hand trembled as she lifted her cup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trembles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control, for example because you are frightened, angry, or excited, or because of illness:",
        "examples": [
          "I was trembling with fear, panicking that I had not made the right decision.",
          "At her side Michael trembled uncontrollably. He was so distraught he could not speak.",
          "I could see them coming for me. I was already trembling in anticipation when they grabbed me.",
          "Her bottom lip trembled, and tears welled up in her eyes.",
          "His voice started to tremble, and I thought he was going to cry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the ground or an object, to shake slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "The pair remained calm as the earth trembled beneath their feet.",
          "I could tell the wind was rising - the leaves were trembling on the trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of shaking slightly in a way that you cannot control, for example because you are frightened, angry, or excited, or because of illness:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a slight tremble in her voice as she recalled her husband.",
          "The first symptom of the illness was a tremble in his right hand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight shaking movement of the ground or an object:",
        "examples": [
          "I was on the other side of the building when the mortar hit and I actually felt the tremble of the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of your body or a part of it) to shake without your intending to, usually because you are frightened, ill, tired, or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "Grant was trembling with excitement.",
          "Her hand trembled as she lifted her cup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trembling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "shaking slightly in a way that you cannot control, for example because you are frightened, angry, or excited, or because of illness:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I was scared,\" she said in a trembling voice.",
          "He reached out for her with trembling hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of the ground or an object, shaking slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "Eyewitnesses to the explosion reported a fireball and trembling ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of shaking slightly in a way that you cannot control, for example because you are frightened, angry, or excited, or because of illness:",
        "examples": [
          "As she spoke, Jo bent over the book to hide the trembling of her lips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight shaking movement of the ground or an object:",
        "examples": [
          "There came a trembling of the ground and a distant shriek."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tremendous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very great in amount or level, or extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "They were making a tremendous amount of noise last night.",
          "She's been a tremendous (= very great) help to me over the last few months.",
          "You won? That's tremendous!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great in amount, size, or degree; extremely large:",
        "examples": [
          "She is under tremendous pressure at work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml Someone or something that is tremendous is extremely good:",
        "examples": [
          "a tremendous book/concert/athlete"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tremendously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to a very great amount or level, or extremely well:",
        "examples": [
          "We all enjoyed ourselves tremendously.",
          "Our water resources are tremendously important."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely; very much:",
        "examples": [
          "a tremendously expensive house",
          "I enjoyed your show tremendously."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tremor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a slight shaking movement in a person's body, especially because of nervousness or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "The disease mostly affects people over 50, causing paralysis and uncontrollable tremors.",
          "There was a slight tremor in her voice.",
          "figurative A tremor of excitement went through the audience as he came on stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight earthquake:",
        "examples": [
          "The tremor was felt as far as 200 miles away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shaking movement in a person’s body, usually because of fright, excitement, or illness:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt a tremor of anxiety as the plane lifted off the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight earthquake (= sudden, violent movement of the earth’s surface):",
        "examples": [
          "The tremor was centered just south of San Francisco."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tremors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a slight shaking movement in a person's body, especially because of nervousness or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "The disease mostly affects people over 50, causing paralysis and uncontrollable tremors.",
          "There was a slight tremor in her voice.",
          "figurative A tremor of excitement went through the audience as he came on stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight earthquake:",
        "examples": [
          "The tremor was felt as far as 200 miles away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shaking movement in a person’s body, usually because of fright, excitement, or illness:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt a tremor of anxiety as the plane lifted off the ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight earthquake (= sudden, violent movement of the earth’s surface):",
        "examples": [
          "The tremor was centered just south of San Francisco."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trench": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a narrow hole that is dug into the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "A workman was killed when the sides of the trench he was working in collapsed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a deep hole dug by soldiers and used as a place from which they can attack the enemy while being hidden:",
        "examples": [
          "the trenches of the First World War",
          "trench warfare"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow channel dug into the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "I dug a trench around the tent to keep rain water from getting in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trench is also a long, deep valley at the bottom of an ocean.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trenches": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "working in the most active and difficult parts of a job or business:",
        "examples": [
          "The boss understands the difficulties we face here in the trenches.",
          "He's a salesman with 30 years of in-the-trenches experience."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trend": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a general development or change in a situation or in the way that people are behaving:",
        "examples": [
          "trend away from Surveys show a trend away from home-ownership and toward rented accommodation.",
          "downward/upward trend There's been a downward/upward trend in sales in the last few years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new development in clothing, make-up, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "fashion trend Whatever the latest fashion trend, you can be sure Nicki will be wearing it.",
          "The trend at the moment is for a more natural and less made-up look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "Her long skirt is right on trend this winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be one of the words, subjects, or names that is being mentioned most often on a social media website or a news website at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "trend on Within minutes of the incident her name was trending on Twitter.",
          "Click here for a list of trending topics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general direction of changes or developments:",
        "examples": [
          "fashion trends",
          "The trend is toward working longer hours for less money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a general development in a situation or in the way that people behave:",
        "examples": [
          "consumer/industry/market trends Goods on the Retail Price Index have to be updated to accurately represent consumer trends.",
          "a downward/upward trend Borrowing is on a downward trend.",
          "a trend for sth They are profiting from a growing trend for eating out.",
          "a trend in sth Manufacturers are being buffeted by trends in the global economy.",
          "a trend of sth a trend of rising prices",
          "a trend towards/toward sth The trend toward bigger cars is new this year.",
          "current/general/recent trends",
          "growing/long-term/underlying trends",
          "business/economic/global trends"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new development in clothing, make-up, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Autumn fashion trends are expected to favour muted colours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more or less than is usual:",
        "examples": [
          "We will see GDP on a quarterly basis above rather than below trend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be different from or not be affected by the way that other people or things are behaving:",
        "examples": [
          "Although industry profits were down, MFG is expected to buck the trend and increase profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a general development go in the opposite direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Holding the rate of duty will do little to reverse the trend towards cross-border shopping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start doing something that other people copy:",
        "examples": [
          "Our employee focus could well set the trend for successful companies in the future."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a general development or change in a situation or in the way that people are behaving:",
        "examples": [
          "trend away from Surveys show a trend away from home-ownership and toward rented accommodation.",
          "downward/upward trend There's been a downward/upward trend in sales in the last few years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new development in clothing, make-up, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "fashion trend Whatever the latest fashion trend, you can be sure Nicki will be wearing it.",
          "The trend at the moment is for a more natural and less made-up look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "Her long skirt is right on trend this winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be one of the words, subjects, or names that is being mentioned most often on a social media website or a news website at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "trend on Within minutes of the incident her name was trending on Twitter.",
          "Click here for a list of trending topics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general direction of changes or developments:",
        "examples": [
          "fashion trends",
          "The trend is toward working longer hours for less money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a general development in a situation or in the way that people behave:",
        "examples": [
          "consumer/industry/market trends Goods on the Retail Price Index have to be updated to accurately represent consumer trends.",
          "a downward/upward trend Borrowing is on a downward trend.",
          "a trend for sth They are profiting from a growing trend for eating out.",
          "a trend in sth Manufacturers are being buffeted by trends in the global economy.",
          "a trend of sth a trend of rising prices",
          "a trend towards/toward sth The trend toward bigger cars is new this year.",
          "current/general/recent trends",
          "growing/long-term/underlying trends",
          "business/economic/global trends"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new development in clothing, make-up, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Autumn fashion trends are expected to favour muted colours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more or less than is usual:",
        "examples": [
          "We will see GDP on a quarterly basis above rather than below trend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be different from or not be affected by the way that other people or things are behaving:",
        "examples": [
          "Although industry profits were down, MFG is expected to buck the trend and increase profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a general development go in the opposite direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Holding the rate of duty will do little to reverse the trend towards cross-border shopping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start doing something that other people copy:",
        "examples": [
          "Our employee focus could well set the trend for successful companies in the future."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trends": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a general development or change in a situation or in the way that people are behaving:",
        "examples": [
          "trend away from Surveys show a trend away from home-ownership and toward rented accommodation.",
          "downward/upward trend There's been a downward/upward trend in sales in the last few years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new development in clothing, make-up, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "fashion trend Whatever the latest fashion trend, you can be sure Nicki will be wearing it.",
          "The trend at the moment is for a more natural and less made-up look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "Her long skirt is right on trend this winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be one of the words, subjects, or names that is being mentioned most often on a social media website or a news website at a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "trend on Within minutes of the incident her name was trending on Twitter.",
          "Click here for a list of trending topics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the general direction of changes or developments:",
        "examples": [
          "fashion trends",
          "The trend is toward working longer hours for less money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a general development in a situation or in the way that people behave:",
        "examples": [
          "consumer/industry/market trends Goods on the Retail Price Index have to be updated to accurately represent consumer trends.",
          "a downward/upward trend Borrowing is on a downward trend.",
          "a trend for sth They are profiting from a growing trend for eating out.",
          "a trend in sth Manufacturers are being buffeted by trends in the global economy.",
          "a trend of sth a trend of rising prices",
          "a trend towards/toward sth The trend toward bigger cars is new this year.",
          "current/general/recent trends",
          "growing/long-term/underlying trends",
          "business/economic/global trends"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new development in clothing, make-up, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Autumn fashion trends are expected to favour muted colours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more or less than is usual:",
        "examples": [
          "We will see GDP on a quarterly basis above rather than below trend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be different from or not be affected by the way that other people or things are behaving:",
        "examples": [
          "Although industry profits were down, MFG is expected to buck the trend and increase profits."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a general development go in the opposite direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Holding the rate of duty will do little to reverse the trend towards cross-border shopping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start doing something that other people copy:",
        "examples": [
          "Our employee focus could well set the trend for successful companies in the future."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trendy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "modern and influenced by the most recent fashions or ideas:",
        "examples": [
          "trendy clothes",
          "a trendy nightclub",
          "He writes for some trendy magazine for the under-30s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is very influenced by the most recent ideas and fashions:",
        "examples": [
          "This is where all the North London trendies go for a night out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "influenced by or expressing the most recent fashions or ideas; modern in style:",
        "examples": [
          "New York City is full of trendy shops and restaurants."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trespass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go onto someone's land or enter their building without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope this is a public footpath and we're not trespassing on someone's land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something or act in a way that is not morally acceptable",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of going onto someone's land or entering someone's building without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "the law of trespass"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offence in which you break a moral or religious law:",
        "examples": [
          "Forgive us our trespasses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter someone’s property without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn’t realize I was trespassing on their land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of going onto land or entering a building without the owner's permission:",
        "examples": [
          "If you enter oil refinery land, you can be arrested for trespass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go onto land or enter a building without the owner’s permission:",
        "examples": [
          "trespassing charges/laws",
          "A landlord cannot normally claim that a tenant is trespassing on his property."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trespasser": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who goes onto someone's land or enters their building without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "Can't you read the sign? It says \"Trespassers will be prosecuted!\"",
          "A sign warns trespassers they may be shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does something or acts in a way that is not morally acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "Forgiveness can only take place when the trespasser is repentant.",
          "They would stand on the pavements singing hymns, while the sinning trespasser was being verbally abused."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who goes onto land or enters a building without the owner's permission:",
        "examples": [
          "Sophisticated software allows the cameras to detect trespassers in areas off limits to the public."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trespassers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who goes onto someone's land or enters their building without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "Can't you read the sign? It says \"Trespassers will be prosecuted!\"",
          "A sign warns trespassers they may be shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does something or acts in a way that is not morally acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "Forgiveness can only take place when the trespasser is repentant.",
          "They would stand on the pavements singing hymns, while the sinning trespasser was being verbally abused."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who goes onto land or enters a building without the owner's permission:",
        "examples": [
          "Sophisticated software allows the cameras to detect trespassers in areas off limits to the public."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trespasses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go onto someone's land or enter their building without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope this is a public footpath and we're not trespassing on someone's land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something or act in a way that is not morally acceptable",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the crime of going onto someone's land or entering someone's building without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "the law of trespass"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offence in which you break a moral or religious law:",
        "examples": [
          "Forgive us our trespasses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter someone’s property without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn’t realize I was trespassing on their land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of going onto land or entering a building without the owner's permission:",
        "examples": [
          "If you enter oil refinery land, you can be arrested for trespass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go onto land or enter a building without the owner’s permission:",
        "examples": [
          "trespassing charges/laws",
          "A landlord cannot normally claim that a tenant is trespassing on his property."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trespassing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go onto someone's land or enter their building without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "I hope this is a public footpath and we're not trespassing on someone's land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something or act in a way that is not morally acceptable",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "triage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the process of quickly examining patients who are taken to a hospital in order to decide which ones are the most seriously ill and must be treated first:",
        "examples": [
          "The team's main job is to treat trauma victims at the scene of a disaster and perform triage.",
          "The triage nurse told him he would have to wait."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of examining problems in order to decide which ones are the most serious and must be dealt with first:",
        "examples": [
          "We are performing triage on funding requests.",
          "A healthy project is in a constant state of triage between bugs and feature development."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to quickly examine patients who are taken to a hospital in order to decide which ones are the most seriously ill and must be treated first:",
        "examples": [
          "The casualties were triaged.",
          "Patients are triaged so that those most in need get blood first.",
          "The hardest thing for me was having to start triaging and treating patients in a less than ideal environment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine problems in order to decide which ones are the most serious and must be dealt with first:",
        "examples": [
          "The job consisted of triaging stacks of burglary incident reports.",
          "The sheer number of claims has insurers triaging which policyholders get attention first."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hearing of statements and showing of objects, etc. in a law court to judge if a person is guilty of a crime or to decide a case or a legal matter:",
        "examples": [
          "trial proceedings",
          "Trial by jury is a fundamental right.",
          "It was a very complicated trial that went on for months.",
          "She's going on/standing trial for fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable something or someone is:",
        "examples": [
          "They're doing clinical trials on a new drug.",
          "They've employed her for a six-month trial (period).",
          "You can have the equipment on a trial basis (UK also on trial), and if you don't like it you can give it back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is annoying and causes a lot of problems:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a real trial to her parents when she was younger.",
          "The book is all about the trials of growing up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exam taken at school for practice before a real exam:",
        "examples": [
          "Trials take place in July."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test something in a formal way to discover how effective or suitable it is:",
        "examples": [
          "We will trial the new drug in several hospitals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the examination in a court of law of the facts of a case to decide whether a person is guilty of a crime or responsible for an injury to another person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a criminal/civil trial",
          "[ U ] The case will soon go to trial (= begin).",
          "[ U ] She must still stand trial (= be judged in a court of law)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is on trial, the case in which that person's guilt is being judged has begun:",
        "examples": [
          "He was on trial for assault and robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable something or someone is:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The agency plans to conduct clinical trials of the drug.",
          "[ U ] We have the videotapes on a trial basis for one week – if we don’t like them, we can send them back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that causes anxiety or problems:",
        "examples": [
          "the trials of adolescence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test to discover how safe, effective, etc. a product is:",
        "examples": [
          "a clinical/drug/field trial The company conducted three clinical trials to determine the drug's safety.",
          "conduct/run/undergo trials"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of using a product or employing a person for a short period in order to decide how effective or suitable they are:",
        "examples": [
          "Under the scheme, employers fill a vacancy with a long-term unemployed individual on a trial basis for up to 15 working days.",
          "You can buy the equipment on trial and take it back if you don't like it.",
          "Agents are usually appointed for a trial period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a court of law, the process of judging whether a person is guilty of a crime or deciding a legal problem, which involves hearing statements, showing objects, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "await/face/stand trial He was ordered to stand trial on charges of unlawful computer use.",
          "be/go/be put on trial for sth The former chief executive is on trial for fraud.",
          "The company is scheduled to go to trial next year.",
          "get/be given a fair trial"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of achieving something or solving a problem by trying a number of different methods and learning from the mistakes you make:",
        "examples": [
          "Although some products' quality can be verified through trial and error, this is not always practical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test something in a formal way to discover how effective or suitable it is:",
        "examples": [
          "The group is trialling internet ordering for its paper and plastic products.",
          "The system will be trialed in the third quarter of the year in both the U.S. and Japan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trials": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the hearing of statements and showing of objects, etc. in a law court to judge if a person is guilty of a crime or to decide a case or a legal matter:",
        "examples": [
          "trial proceedings",
          "Trial by jury is a fundamental right.",
          "It was a very complicated trial that went on for months.",
          "She's going on/standing trial for fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable something or someone is:",
        "examples": [
          "They're doing clinical trials on a new drug.",
          "They've employed her for a six-month trial (period).",
          "You can have the equipment on a trial basis (UK also on trial), and if you don't like it you can give it back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is annoying and causes a lot of problems:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a real trial to her parents when she was younger.",
          "The book is all about the trials of growing up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an exam taken at school for practice before a real exam:",
        "examples": [
          "Trials take place in July."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test something in a formal way to discover how effective or suitable it is:",
        "examples": [
          "We will trial the new drug in several hospitals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the examination in a court of law of the facts of a case to decide whether a person is guilty of a crime or responsible for an injury to another person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a criminal/civil trial",
          "[ U ] The case will soon go to trial (= begin).",
          "[ U ] She must still stand trial (= be judged in a court of law)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is on trial, the case in which that person's guilt is being judged has begun:",
        "examples": [
          "He was on trial for assault and robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable something or someone is:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The agency plans to conduct clinical trials of the drug.",
          "[ U ] We have the videotapes on a trial basis for one week – if we don’t like them, we can send them back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone that causes anxiety or problems:",
        "examples": [
          "the trials of adolescence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test to discover how safe, effective, etc. a product is:",
        "examples": [
          "a clinical/drug/field trial The company conducted three clinical trials to determine the drug's safety.",
          "conduct/run/undergo trials"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of using a product or employing a person for a short period in order to decide how effective or suitable they are:",
        "examples": [
          "Under the scheme, employers fill a vacancy with a long-term unemployed individual on a trial basis for up to 15 working days.",
          "You can buy the equipment on trial and take it back if you don't like it.",
          "Agents are usually appointed for a trial period."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a court of law, the process of judging whether a person is guilty of a crime or deciding a legal problem, which involves hearing statements, showing objects, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "await/face/stand trial He was ordered to stand trial on charges of unlawful computer use.",
          "be/go/be put on trial for sth The former chief executive is on trial for fraud.",
          "The company is scheduled to go to trial next year.",
          "get/be given a fair trial"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of achieving something or solving a problem by trying a number of different methods and learning from the mistakes you make:",
        "examples": [
          "Although some products' quality can be verified through trial and error, this is not always practical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test something in a formal way to discover how effective or suitable it is:",
        "examples": [
          "The group is trialling internet ordering for its paper and plastic products.",
          "The system will be trialed in the third quarter of the year in both the U.S. and Japan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "triangle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat shape with three straight sides:",
        "examples": [
          "an equilateral/isosceles triangle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that has three straight sides:",
        "examples": [
          "Which earrings did you buy in the end - the triangles or the circles?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument consisting of a thin metal bar bent into a triangle shape that is hit with a metal bar to make a sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of metal or plastic in the shape of a triangle with one angle of 90°, used for drawing angles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a three-sided frame for arranging the balls at the start of a game of billiards, pool, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat shape with three straight sides:",
        "examples": [
          "Her earrings were in the shape of triangles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A triangle is also a musical instrument consisting of a thin metal bar having three sides, which makes a high sound when held up in the air and hit with a metal bar.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "triangles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat shape with three straight sides:",
        "examples": [
          "an equilateral/isosceles triangle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anything that has three straight sides:",
        "examples": [
          "Which earrings did you buy in the end - the triangles or the circles?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical instrument consisting of a thin metal bar bent into a triangle shape that is hit with a metal bar to make a sound",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat piece of metal or plastic in the shape of a triangle with one angle of 90°, used for drawing angles",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a three-sided frame for arranging the balls at the start of a game of billiards, pool, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat shape with three straight sides:",
        "examples": [
          "Her earrings were in the shape of triangles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A triangle is also a musical instrument consisting of a thin metal bar having three sides, which makes a high sound when held up in the air and hit with a metal bar.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "triangulate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to divide an area into triangles in order to measure it or draw a map of it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to calculate positions and distances using triangles, where some information about the length of sides and size of angles is known",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tribal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a tribe:",
        "examples": [
          "tribal dress/leaders",
          "informal figurative The fierce tribal loyalty among football fans sometimes leads to violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or relating to a tribe:",
        "examples": [
          "tribal culture",
          "tribal land",
          "Tribal leaders support the proposed health center."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tribe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people, often of related families, who live together, sharing the same language, culture, and history, especially those who do not live in towns or cities:",
        "examples": [
          "a tribe of Amazonian Indians",
          "the Masai tribe"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large family or other group that someone belongs to:",
        "examples": [
          "We invited Carol's sisters and brothers and their families - the whole Cassidy tribe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people, often of related families, who live in the same area and share the same language, culture, and history:",
        "examples": [
          "She has studied Native American tribes from Mexico to Maine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tribes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of people, often of related families, who live together, sharing the same language, culture, and history, especially those who do not live in towns or cities:",
        "examples": [
          "a tribe of Amazonian Indians",
          "the Masai tribe"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large family or other group that someone belongs to:",
        "examples": [
          "We invited Carol's sisters and brothers and their families - the whole Cassidy tribe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people, often of related families, who live in the same area and share the same language, culture, and history:",
        "examples": [
          "She has studied Native American tribes from Mexico to Maine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tribesmen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who belongs to a tribe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tribulations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a problem or difficulty",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tribunal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special court or group of people who are officially chosen, especially by the government, to examine (legal) problems of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "a war crimes tribunal",
          "She took her case to an immigration appeals tribunal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special court chosen, esp. by a government or governments, to examine a particular problem:",
        "examples": [
          "An international tribunal of judges was established to investigate alleged war crimes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special court or group of people who are officially chosen to examine problems of a particular type:",
        "examples": [
          "a tribunal case/claim/hearing",
          "an appeal/an arbitration/a disciplinary tribunal",
          "take sb/sth to a tribunal She took her employer to an industrial tribunal for wrongful dismissal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tribune": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in the titles of some newspapers:",
        "examples": [
          "The New York Tribune"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in ancient Rome, an elected official whose job was to protect people's rights",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tribute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that you say, write, or give that shows your respect and admiration for someone, especially on a formal occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "Tributes have been pouring in from all over the world for the famous actor who died yesterday.",
          "floral tribute Floral tributes (= flowers given to show respect for someone who has died) piled up at the scene of the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to praise someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The minister paid tribute to the men who had fought the blaze."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show clearly how good, strong, or effective something or someone is:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never met a five-year-old as well behaved as your son - he's a tribute to you!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "respect or admiration for someone, or a formal event at which respect and admiration are expressed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The memorial pays tribute to Africans brought here as slaves.",
          "[ C ] There was a special tribute to Arthur Ashe by leading tennis players."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something showing the benefit or positive effect of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "His ability to cook and manage a household is a tribute to the training he received from his mother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a very short time:",
        "examples": [
          "Jim had the wheel mended in a trice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "triceratops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, plant-eating dinosaur with four legs, three horns, and a large frill on its head",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trick": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an action that is intended to deceive, either as a way of cheating someone, or as a joke or form of entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "play a trick on She played a really nasty trick on me - she put syrup in my shampoo bottle!",
          "do a trick My niece was showing me all the tricks that she's learned to do with her new magic set.",
          "trick photography It's trick photography - she's supposed to look like she's walking on water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be an effect caused by light, making something appear different:",
        "examples": [
          "For a moment I thought you had a patch of grey hair, but it's just a trick of the light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what children say when they go",
        "examples": [
          "I thought I heard kids shouting \"Trick or treat!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an effective or quick way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "trick to What's the trick to getting this chair to fold up?",
          "On page 21, some tricks to speed up your beauty routine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deceive someone, often as a part of a plan:",
        "examples": [
          "trick someone into doing something Dean tricked the old lady into giving him eight hundred dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to deceive someone, either as a joke or form of entertainment or so that they make a mistake:",
        "examples": [
          "a trick question"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trick part of the body, especially a joint (= place where two bones are connected), sometimes feels weak suddenly and unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a trick ankle that gives me problems if I run too much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action intended to deceive, either as a way of cheating someone or as a joke or form of entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "He showed us some card tricks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Trick or treat is what children say on Halloween, when they dress to look frightening or amusing and visit people’s homes to ask for candy:",
        "examples": [
          "Are your kids too old for trick or treating (= visiting people’s homes to ask for candy)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick or effective way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "What’s the trick to pulling out this sofa bed?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a part of the body, esp. a joint) sometimes feeling weak suddenly and unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve had a trick knee ever since I played football."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone believe something that is not true, or to persuade someone to do something based on a false understanding of the facts:",
        "examples": [
          "She tricked me into telling her what I was up to."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trickery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of using tricks to deceive or cheat people:",
        "examples": [
          "The government, he said, had resorted to political trickery in its attempts to retain power."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of tricks intended to deceive, as a way of cheating someone:",
        "examples": [
          "The agency used trickery, fraud, and deceit to obtain the computer software."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trickier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a piece of work or problem is tricky, it is difficult to deal with and needs careful attention or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "It's tricky to learn to ride a skateboard, but you never forget how.",
          "I'm in a tricky situation - whatever I do I'll offend someone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a tricky one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a piece of work or a problem) difficult to deal with and needing careful attention or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "Removing scar tissue can be a very tricky operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a tricky fellow – you can’t always trust him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tricking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deceive someone, often as a part of a plan:",
        "examples": [
          "trick someone into doing something Dean tricked the old lady into giving him eight hundred dollars."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trickle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If liquid trickles somewhere, it flows slowly and without force in a thin line:",
        "examples": [
          "Blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive or move somewhere slowly and gradually, in small numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Gradually people trickled back into the theatre for the second half."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small number of people or things arriving or leaving somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "We usually only get a trickle of customers in the mornings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of liquid that is flowing slowly in a thin line:",
        "examples": [
          "A trickle of melted butter made its way down his chin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of liquid) to flow slowly and without force:",
        "examples": [
          "Blood trickled from a cut in his forehead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To trickle is also to happen gradually and in small numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "After the hurricane, all the telephones were out, and it was some time before reports of damage began to trickle in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow flow of something, or a small number of people or things arriving or leaving somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "A trickle of sweat ran down his chest.",
          "Only a trickle (= small amount) of goods reached the village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive or move somewhere slowly or gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "trickle back Foreign capital has been trickling back, as investors seek higher returns than they can find at home.",
          "trickle in Customers trickled in throughout the afternoon.",
          "trickle out Details have begun to trickle out since the deal was struck Monday night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small number of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "a slow/steady trickle of sth Throughout the day there was a steady trickle of customers.",
          "be reduced/dwindle/slow to a trickle Trading has slowed to a trickle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trickled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If liquid trickles somewhere, it flows slowly and without force in a thin line:",
        "examples": [
          "Blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive or move somewhere slowly and gradually, in small numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Gradually people trickled back into the theatre for the second half."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small number of people or things arriving or leaving somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "We usually only get a trickle of customers in the mornings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of liquid that is flowing slowly in a thin line:",
        "examples": [
          "A trickle of melted butter made its way down his chin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of liquid) to flow slowly and without force:",
        "examples": [
          "Blood trickled from a cut in his forehead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To trickle is also to happen gradually and in small numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "After the hurricane, all the telephones were out, and it was some time before reports of damage began to trickle in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow flow of something, or a small number of people or things arriving or leaving somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "A trickle of sweat ran down his chest.",
          "Only a trickle (= small amount) of goods reached the village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive or move somewhere slowly or gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "trickle back Foreign capital has been trickling back, as investors seek higher returns than they can find at home.",
          "trickle in Customers trickled in throughout the afternoon.",
          "trickle out Details have begun to trickle out since the deal was struck Monday night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small number of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "a slow/steady trickle of sth Throughout the day there was a steady trickle of customers.",
          "be reduced/dwindle/slow to a trickle Trading has slowed to a trickle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trickles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If liquid trickles somewhere, it flows slowly and without force in a thin line:",
        "examples": [
          "Blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive or move somewhere slowly and gradually, in small numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Gradually people trickled back into the theatre for the second half."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small number of people or things arriving or leaving somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "We usually only get a trickle of customers in the mornings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of liquid that is flowing slowly in a thin line:",
        "examples": [
          "A trickle of melted butter made its way down his chin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of liquid) to flow slowly and without force:",
        "examples": [
          "Blood trickled from a cut in his forehead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To trickle is also to happen gradually and in small numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "After the hurricane, all the telephones were out, and it was some time before reports of damage began to trickle in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow flow of something, or a small number of people or things arriving or leaving somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "A trickle of sweat ran down his chest.",
          "Only a trickle (= small amount) of goods reached the village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive or move somewhere slowly or gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "trickle back Foreign capital has been trickling back, as investors seek higher returns than they can find at home.",
          "trickle in Customers trickled in throughout the afternoon.",
          "trickle out Details have begun to trickle out since the deal was struck Monday night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small number of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "a slow/steady trickle of sth Throughout the day there was a steady trickle of customers.",
          "be reduced/dwindle/slow to a trickle Trading has slowed to a trickle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trickling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If liquid trickles somewhere, it flows slowly and without force in a thin line:",
        "examples": [
          "Blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive or move somewhere slowly and gradually, in small numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Gradually people trickled back into the theatre for the second half."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small number of people or things arriving or leaving somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "We usually only get a trickle of customers in the mornings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small amount of liquid that is flowing slowly in a thin line:",
        "examples": [
          "A trickle of melted butter made its way down his chin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of liquid) to flow slowly and without force:",
        "examples": [
          "Blood trickled from a cut in his forehead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To trickle is also to happen gradually and in small numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "After the hurricane, all the telephones were out, and it was some time before reports of damage began to trickle in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow flow of something, or a small number of people or things arriving or leaving somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "A trickle of sweat ran down his chest.",
          "Only a trickle (= small amount) of goods reached the village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to arrive or move somewhere slowly or gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "trickle back Foreign capital has been trickling back, as investors seek higher returns than they can find at home.",
          "trickle in Customers trickled in throughout the afternoon.",
          "trickle out Details have begun to trickle out since the deal was struck Monday night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small number of people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "a slow/steady trickle of sth Throughout the day there was a steady trickle of customers.",
          "be reduced/dwindle/slow to a trickle Trading has slowed to a trickle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tricks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an action that is intended to deceive, either as a way of cheating someone, or as a joke or form of entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "play a trick on She played a really nasty trick on me - she put syrup in my shampoo bottle!",
          "do a trick My niece was showing me all the tricks that she's learned to do with her new magic set.",
          "trick photography It's trick photography - she's supposed to look like she's walking on water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be an effect caused by light, making something appear different:",
        "examples": [
          "For a moment I thought you had a patch of grey hair, but it's just a trick of the light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what children say when they go",
        "examples": [
          "I thought I heard kids shouting \"Trick or treat!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an effective or quick way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "trick to What's the trick to getting this chair to fold up?",
          "On page 21, some tricks to speed up your beauty routine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to deceive someone, often as a part of a plan:",
        "examples": [
          "trick someone into doing something Dean tricked the old lady into giving him eight hundred dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to deceive someone, either as a joke or form of entertainment or so that they make a mistake:",
        "examples": [
          "a trick question"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trick part of the body, especially a joint (= place where two bones are connected), sometimes feels weak suddenly and unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a trick ankle that gives me problems if I run too much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action intended to deceive, either as a way of cheating someone or as a joke or form of entertainment:",
        "examples": [
          "He showed us some card tricks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Trick or treat is what children say on Halloween, when they dress to look frightening or amusing and visit people’s homes to ask for candy:",
        "examples": [
          "Are your kids too old for trick or treating (= visiting people’s homes to ask for candy)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a quick or effective way of doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "What’s the trick to pulling out this sofa bed?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a part of the body, esp. a joint) sometimes feeling weak suddenly and unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve had a trick knee ever since I played football."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone believe something that is not true, or to persuade someone to do something based on a false understanding of the facts:",
        "examples": [
          "She tricked me into telling her what I was up to."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trickster": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who deceives people:",
        "examples": [
          "a confidence trickster"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tricky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a piece of work or problem is tricky, it is difficult to deal with and needs careful attention or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "It's tricky to learn to ride a skateboard, but you never forget how.",
          "I'm in a tricky situation - whatever I do I'll offend someone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a tricky one."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a piece of work or a problem) difficult to deal with and needing careful attention or skill:",
        "examples": [
          "Removing scar tissue can be a very tricky operation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to deceive people:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a tricky fellow – you can’t always trust him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tricycle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small vehicle like a bicycle with two wheels at the back and one at the front, used especially by young children",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with two wheels at the back and one in front, having a seat for a rider whose feet push pedals around in circles to make the wheels turn:",
        "examples": [
          "Our three-year-old loves her red tricycle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trident": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a weapon used in the past consisting of a pole with three sharp metal points on the end:",
        "examples": [
          "Neptune's trident"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of ballistic missile (= explosive weapon) that is sent from under the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "a Trident missile/submarine",
          "The navy plans to move its Tridents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to attempt to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep trying and you'll find a job eventually.",
          "try again If I don't get into the academy this year, I'll try again next year.",
          "try hard I've tried really hard but I can't convince him to come.",
          "try your best/hardest I'm trying my best/hardest, but I just can't do it.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I tried to open the window.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Maybe you should try getting up (= you should get up) earlier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test something to see if it is suitable or useful or if it works:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried that recipe you gave me last night.",
          "We don't sell newspapers - have you tried the coffee shop on the corner?",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Try using a different shampoo.",
          "I'd like to try parachuting.",
          "I forgot my door-keys - we'd better try the window (= test it to see if it is open)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine a person accused of committing a crime in a law court by asking them questions and considering known facts, and then decide if they are guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "Because of security implications the officers were tried in secret.",
          "be tried for They are being tried for murder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to worry or annoy someone or upset a person's patience with many, often slight, difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "try someone sorely The demands of the job have tried him sorely.",
          "try your patience He's been trying my patience all morning with his constant questions.",
          "try the patience of a saint Her endless demands would try the patience of a saint (= are very annoying)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an attempt to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "give it a try They might still have tickets left - why don't you give it a try?",
          "try at This will be her third try at jumping the bar.",
          "worth a try You could ask him if he's willing - it's worth a try."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the game of rugby) the act of a player putting the ball on the ground behind the opposing team's goal line, which scores points for the player's team",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in American football, an attempt to score an additional point or points after a touchdown has been scored, either by kicking the ball through the opponent's goalposts for one point or by carrying the ball into the opponent's end zone or catching it in the end zone for two points:",
        "examples": [
          "After the touchdown, they decided to go for a two-point try.",
          "The try was good, making the score 7 to 0."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an effort to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Try to open this jar for me.",
          "[ I ] You’ll have to try harder.",
          "[ T ] I’m trying my best.",
          "[ I ] Maybe you should try getting up earlier (= should wake earlier)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to test something to see if it is suitable or useful, or if it will work:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you tried that new recipe yet?",
          "I want to try scuba diving.",
          "Try the back door (= see if it is open)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine a person accused of committing a crime in a court of law to decide if the person is guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "He was tried for fraud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an effort to do something; an attempt:",
        "examples": [
          "This will be her third try at an Olympic medal.",
          "I decided to give skiing a try."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring someone who is accused of a crime to a court of law to decide if they are guilty:",
        "examples": [
          "be tried for sth The brothers were tried for financial crimes involving fraudulent use of depositors' money.",
          "Their case is being tried next week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trifle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet cold dish consisting of a layer of fruit and cake, a layer of custard (= thick, sweet, yellow sauce) and a top layer of cream:",
        "examples": [
          "a sherry trifle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a matter or object of little value or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "I brought a few trifles back from India - pieces of jewellery and fabric mainly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a trifle confused about the arrangements for tonight.",
          "I have to say, his comment strikes me as a trifle disingenuous.",
          "I felt it was a trifle unfeeling of her.",
          "He was a trifle smug, I thought, on hearing the news.",
          "\"I've tried to persuade him to change his mind,\" said Lauren, a trifle wearily.",
          "\"I'm ready when you are,\" he said, a trifle impatiently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a matter or item of little value or importance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trifle means slightly or to a small degree:",
        "examples": [
          "He admits to being a trifle nervous before every show."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trifles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sweet cold dish consisting of a layer of fruit and cake, a layer of custard (= thick, sweet, yellow sauce) and a top layer of cream:",
        "examples": [
          "a sherry trifle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a matter or object of little value or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "I brought a few trifles back from India - pieces of jewellery and fabric mainly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a trifle confused about the arrangements for tonight.",
          "I have to say, his comment strikes me as a trifle disingenuous.",
          "I felt it was a trifle unfeeling of her.",
          "He was a trifle smug, I thought, on hearing the news.",
          "\"I've tried to persuade him to change his mind,\" said Lauren, a trifle wearily.",
          "\"I'm ready when you are,\" he said, a trifle impatiently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a matter or item of little value or importance",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trifle means slightly or to a small degree:",
        "examples": [
          "He admits to being a trifle nervous before every show."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trifling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A trifling matter or amount of money is small or not important:",
        "examples": [
          "It was such a trifling sum of money to argue about!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trig": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trigger": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a gun that causes the gun to fire when pressed:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not clear who actually pulled the trigger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event or situation, etc. that causes something to start:",
        "examples": [
          "There are fears that the incident may be a trigger for more violence in the capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes someone to feel upset and frightened because they are made to remember something bad that has happened in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "A trigger is something that sets off a flashback, transporting the person back to the traumatic event."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to start:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people find that certain foods trigger their headaches.",
          "Ultraviolet-B radiation triggers the skin to produce vitamin D.",
          "The racial killings at the weekend have triggered off a wave of protests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a strong emotional reaction of fear, shock, anger, or worry in someone, especially because they are made to remember something bad that has happened in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Seeing him come towards me just triggered me and I screamed.",
          "He could be triggered by a loud noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a gun that causes the gun to fire when pressed:",
        "examples": [
          "to pull the trigger"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to start:",
        "examples": [
          "I triggered the smoke alarm when I burned the potatoes.",
          "Eating chocolate can trigger a migraine headache in some people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event, situation, etc. that causes the start of something, especially something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "trigger for sth Inflation has been the trigger for nearly all post-war recessions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to happen, especially something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Central banks must raise interest rates without triggering a financial crisis for households with excessive debts.",
          "be triggered by sth The sell-off was triggered by a profits warning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a piece of equipment, etc. start working:",
        "examples": [
          "Any attempt to jack the car off the ground triggers the alarm automatically."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "triggered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "experiencing a strong emotional reaction of fear, shock, anger, or worry, especially because you are made to remember something bad that has happened in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "With my PTSD I'm very easily triggered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "triggering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing a strong emotional reaction of fear or worry because someone is made to remember something bad that has happened in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "For people with PTSD, loud noises can be triggering.",
          "a triggering experience"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "triggers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a gun that causes the gun to fire when pressed:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not clear who actually pulled the trigger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event or situation, etc. that causes something to start:",
        "examples": [
          "There are fears that the incident may be a trigger for more violence in the capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that causes someone to feel upset and frightened because they are made to remember something bad that has happened in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "A trigger is something that sets off a flashback, transporting the person back to the traumatic event."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to start:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people find that certain foods trigger their headaches.",
          "Ultraviolet-B radiation triggers the skin to produce vitamin D.",
          "The racial killings at the weekend have triggered off a wave of protests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause a strong emotional reaction of fear, shock, anger, or worry in someone, especially because they are made to remember something bad that has happened in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "Seeing him come towards me just triggered me and I screamed.",
          "He could be triggered by a loud noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a gun that causes the gun to fire when pressed:",
        "examples": [
          "to pull the trigger"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to start:",
        "examples": [
          "I triggered the smoke alarm when I burned the potatoes.",
          "Eating chocolate can trigger a migraine headache in some people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event, situation, etc. that causes the start of something, especially something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "trigger for sth Inflation has been the trigger for nearly all post-war recessions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause something to happen, especially something bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Central banks must raise interest rates without triggering a financial crisis for households with excessive debts.",
          "be triggered by sth The sell-off was triggered by a profits warning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a piece of equipment, etc. start working:",
        "examples": [
          "Any attempt to jack the car off the ground triggers the alarm automatically."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When birds trill, they sing a series of quickly repeated high notes.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak in a very high voice:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"I'll be right down!\" trilled Daphne."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play a note and the note above or below it, one after the other, fast several times:",
        "examples": [
          "They trill on a diminished harmony, resolved with a leap.",
          "All three voices swoop down to a trilled dominant and a final cadence.",
          "A trilling flute represents birdsong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the effect achieved by) the fast playing of a note and the note above or below it, one after the other:",
        "examples": [
          "The piece starts with a long trill on the clarinet.",
          "Trills were known as shakes until the early 20th century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of quickly repeated high notes sung by a bird:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard the familiar trill of the lark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sound that is made by very small, quick movements of one of the organs used in speech",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of quickly repeated high notes such as those sung by a bird",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trilling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When birds trill, they sing a series of quickly repeated high notes.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak in a very high voice:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"I'll be right down!\" trilled Daphne."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play a note and the note above or below it, one after the other, fast several times:",
        "examples": [
          "They trill on a diminished harmony, resolved with a leap.",
          "All three voices swoop down to a trilled dominant and a final cadence.",
          "A trilling flute represents birdsong."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trillion": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 1,000,000,000,000:",
        "examples": [
          "a/one trillion",
          "Four light years is 25 trillion miles.",
          "trillions of dollars"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "1,000,000,000,000:",
        "examples": [
          "Distances in space can be measured in trillions of miles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thousand billion, or the number 1,000,000,000,000:",
        "examples": [
          "$3/$20/$72, etc. trillion We are targeting the $6.7 trillion market in imports and exports.",
          "High energy prices have yielded trillions for oil and natural gas producers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trillions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "several trillion (= the number 1,000,000,000,000), or several trillion dollars, pounds, euros, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The area has been estimated to have multi-trillion cubic feet of natural gas.",
          "The government faces multitrillion deficits over the next few years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trills": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "When birds trill, they sing a series of quickly repeated high notes.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak in a very high voice:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + speech ] \"I'll be right down!\" trilled Daphne."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to play a note and the note above or below it, one after the other, fast several times:",
        "examples": [
          "They trill on a diminished harmony, resolved with a leap.",
          "All three voices swoop down to a trilled dominant and a final cadence.",
          "A trilling flute represents birdsong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(the effect achieved by) the fast playing of a note and the note above or below it, one after the other:",
        "examples": [
          "The piece starts with a long trill on the clarinet.",
          "Trills were known as shakes until the early 20th century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of quickly repeated high notes sung by a bird:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard the familiar trill of the lark."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sound that is made by very small, quick movements of one of the organs used in speech",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of quickly repeated high notes such as those sung by a bird",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trilogy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of three books, plays, etc. written about the same situation or characters, forming a continuous story",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a set of three books, plays, or movies dealing with the same characters or the same subject",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something tidier or more level by cutting a small amount off it:",
        "examples": [
          "to trim the hedge",
          "My hair needs trimming.",
          "trim something off Trim off the leafy ends of the vegetable before cooking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the amount or size of something:",
        "examples": [
          "They're trying to trim their costs, so staff who leave are not being replaced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decorate something by adding objects, pieces of material, etc. that make it look attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "The edges of the jacket had been trimmed with sequins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thin in an attractive and healthy way:",
        "examples": [
          "You're looking very trim - have you lost weight?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tidy and well ordered:",
        "examples": [
          "trim lawns and neat flower beds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of making something, especially someone's hair, tidier or more level by cutting a small amount off it:",
        "examples": [
          "a trim I asked the hairdresser for a trim.",
          "give someone/something a trim Just give the ends a trim, please."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the decorative features of a vehicle, for example the type and colour of the material that is used to cover the seats :",
        "examples": [
          "The car has a plush interior with full leather trim.",
          "What is the difference between the various Volkswagen trims?",
          "trim level Many dealers have realized that small-car shoppers are willing to buy higher trim levels and optional features."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "physically prepared and ready, or in good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "in trim for Are you in trim for the run on Sunday?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something neater or more even by cutting a small amount off:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a neatly trimmed beard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To trim is also to reduce:",
        "examples": [
          "We have to trim costs by not making any unnecessary trips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to add decoration to something:",
        "examples": [
          "The robe was trimmed with fur."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "material used to add decoration to something:",
        "examples": [
          "The team’s new uniforms are blue with black trim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "thin and appearing to be in good physical condition:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a short, trim, wiry man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce the amount or size of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank will trim 850 workers as part of a cost-cutting program.",
          "Several programs were eliminated to trim $600,000 from the company's $6.7 million annual budget.",
          "trim costs/debt/growth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reduce unnecessary spending:",
        "examples": [
          "The company needs to trim the fat to make itself attractive to corporate investors.",
          "The article advises on how to trim the fat from your grocery bill."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trimester": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a three-month period",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the three three-month periods that a human pregnancy is divided into:",
        "examples": [
          "The second trimester is generally the easiest part of a pregnancy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the three-month periods into which the school or college year is sometimes divided:",
        "examples": [
          "Many students arrange internships or work-study placements during the second trimester."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trimester is any of the three, three-month periods that a human pregnancy is divided into.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trimester is also any of the three periods into which the school or college year is sometimes divided.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trimmed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If clothes and other things made of cloth are trimmed, they are decorated, especially around the edges:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing a black suit trimmed with white."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trimmer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device used for making something tidier or more level by cutting a small amount off it:",
        "examples": [
          "a hedge trimmer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trimming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(a piece of) decorative material added around the edge of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I want a plain black cardigan with no fancy trimmings.",
          "I wore my red jacket with the black trim."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extra things that complete or improve the appearance of something:",
        "examples": [
          "with all the trimmings a big wedding celebration with all the trimmings"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trinity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of three things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "Modern culture now appears to revolve around the unholy trinity of sport, shopping, and sex.",
          "Above all Amenabar worships the trinity of Hitchcock, Kubrick, and Spielberg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Christianity, the existence of one God in three forms, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in many forms of Christianity) the three beings, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who are united as one God",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trinket": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small decorative object, or a piece of jewellery that is cheap or of low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "She always returns from vacation with a few souvenirs, mostly just cheap trinkets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, decorative object or item of jewelry of little value",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trinkets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small decorative object, or a piece of jewellery that is cheap or of low quality:",
        "examples": [
          "She always returns from vacation with a few souvenirs, mostly just cheap trinkets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, decorative object or item of jewelry of little value",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trio": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of three people or things:",
        "examples": [
          "There was disappointment for the trio of 200 metre runners, all of whom failed to reach the final."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of three musicians or singers who perform together:",
        "examples": [
          "Many jazz trios consist of piano, guitar, and double bass."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of music that has been written to be performed by three people:",
        "examples": [
          "The final item on today's programme is Beethoven's Trio in B flat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "three people who sing or play musical instruments together, or a piece of music written for three people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a journey in which you go somewhere, usually for a short time, and come back again:",
        "examples": [
          "trip from somewhere to somewhere The trip from York to Newcastle takes about an hour by train.",
          "on a trip We're going on a trip to Norway this summer.",
          "trip round I thought we might hire a motorboat and take a trip round the bay.",
          "trip abroad mainly UK We can't afford another trip abroad this year.",
          "It's a ten-mile trip from the airport to the hotel.",
          "business trip She's away on a business trip and won't be back until next week.",
          "school trip Do you want to go on the school trip to France this year?",
          "shopping trip I was thinking we could go on a shopping trip to New York this weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you knock your foot against something and fall or lose your balance, or someone causes you to do this, when you are walking or running:",
        "examples": [
          "She broke her ankle when she had a nasty trip on the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an experience in which someone sees, hears, or feels things that do not exist as a result of taking an illegal drug:",
        "examples": [
          "have a bad trip If you take this stuff when you're depressed, you'll have a really bad trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or experience that is strange or entertaining and exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "My science teacher is such a trip - he says the most bizarre things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when you experience a particular feeling strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "on a guilt/power/ego trip She's been on a real power trip since she became the office manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose your balance after knocking your foot against something when you are walking or running, or to cause someone to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "He tripped and fell down, grazing his knee.",
          "trip over That cable is dangerous. Someone might trip over it.",
          "He was sent off for deliberately tripping Robson when he was about to score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move with quick, gentle steps:",
        "examples": [
          "trip down She looked stunning as she tripped down the stairs in her ball gown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a switch that operates an electrical system, or to cause such a system to start or stop working by moving a switch:",
        "examples": [
          "A special system prevents the circuitry from being tripped accidentally by a power surge or lightning strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience the effects of taking an illegal drug that causes the user to see, hear, or feel things that do not exist:",
        "examples": [
          "trip out on As a student he spent a lot of time tripping out on LSD."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion on which someone goes to a place and returns from it, or the act of traveling from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a camping/shopping trip",
          "We plan to take a trip out west later this year.",
          "They went on a three-week trip to Europe.",
          "Alejandro had to make a number of business trips to New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strongly felt experience:",
        "examples": [
          "What a trip this book is!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose your balance because your foot hits against something when you are walking or running, or to cause someone to lose his or her balance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He injured his ankle when he tripped over a water sprinkler while jogging.",
          "[ I ] She nearly tripped on the rug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey to a place, where you stay for a short time, and then come back again:",
        "examples": [
          "go on/make/take a trip She always flies business class when she goes on trips to the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a journey to or back from a place:",
        "examples": [
          "the outward/return trip The trucks are being loaded for the return trip."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tripe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the covering of the inside of the stomach of an animal, such as a cow or sheep, used for food:",
        "examples": [
          "stewed tripe"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ideas, suggestions, or writing that are stupid, silly, or have little value:",
        "examples": [
          "She said my last essay was complete tripe.",
          "People talk a lot of tripe about fashion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "triple": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having three parts of the same type, or happening three times:",
        "examples": [
          "triple champion Her trainer is a triple Olympic champion.",
          "triple bill There's a triple bill of Hitchcock films (= three films) on at the cinema next Sunday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with three beats (= emphases) in a bar (= one of the small equal parts into which written music is divided):",
        "examples": [
          "A mazurka is a lively folk dance in triple time.",
          "The triple metre recurs towards the end of the piece."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase three times in size or amount, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "We have tripled our output over the past two years.",
          "triple in size The workforce has tripled in size since the new factory opened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to reach third base after hitting the ball, or to allow runners at other bases to score by doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "Adams, who had tripled, was at third base.",
          "Gonzalez tripled home a run in the fifth inning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hit in baseball that allows the batter to reach third base:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a triple, two doubles and two home runs.",
          "Diaz scored the winning run on a triple by Watson."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as ice skating, a jump in which the person turns three times in the air:",
        "examples": [
          "He landed the quad and eight triples in the free skate.",
          "She performed a flawless routine that included seven triples to win her fourth World Figure Skating Championship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "three times the amount, size, strength, etc. of something else:",
        "examples": [
          "nearly triple The number of one-parent households reached 10.1 million in 2011, nearly triple that of 1981.",
          "The value of their current house is nearly triple that of their old house.",
          "We are receiving over 70 orders a day which is triple the number of a year ago.",
          "That's triple the amount in last year's budget.",
          "The initial budget was estimated at $130 million but the management team thinks the final bill will be nearly triple that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of three parts, or three times in number or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "If he loses the case, the defendant can be required to pay triple damages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having three parts of the same type, or happening three times:",
        "examples": [
          "a triple blow/threat The triple threat of late planting, a cool summer, and disease in September has annihilated much of the sunflower acreage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "three times bigger in size or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Property purchases leapt to $464 million - nearly triple the amount for the previous year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase to three times the size or amount, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "profits/sales triple First-half pretax profit more than tripled to a record £550 million.",
          "The company aims to triple its international sales within five years.",
          "sales/prices/staff triple"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tripled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase three times in size or amount, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "We have tripled our output over the past two years.",
          "triple in size The workforce has tripled in size since the new factory opened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to reach third base after hitting the ball, or to allow runners at other bases to score by doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "Adams, who had tripled, was at third base.",
          "Gonzalez tripled home a run in the fifth inning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "triplets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of three children born to the same mother at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "I was amazed when my doctor told me I was going to have triplets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of three notes played in the time usually used for two notes:",
        "examples": [
          "The first movement ends with a series of repeated triplets.",
          "You have to bring out the melody notes and keep the triplets soft."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of three children born to the same mother at the same time",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tripling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase three times in size or amount, or to make something do this:",
        "examples": [
          "We have tripled our output over the past two years.",
          "triple in size The workforce has tripled in size since the new factory opened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to reach third base after hitting the ball, or to allow runners at other bases to score by doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "Adams, who had tripled, was at third base.",
          "Gonzalez tripled home a run in the fifth inning."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tripod": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a support with three legs for a piece of equipment such as a camera:",
        "examples": [
          "For photographs requiring long exposure times, your camera should be mounted on a tripod."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a support with three legs for a piece of equipment such as a camera:",
        "examples": [
          "Photographers set up their tripods."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tripped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tripping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a journey in which you go somewhere, usually for a short time, and come back again:",
        "examples": [
          "trip from somewhere to somewhere The trip from York to Newcastle takes about an hour by train.",
          "on a trip We're going on a trip to Norway this summer.",
          "trip round I thought we might hire a motorboat and take a trip round the bay.",
          "trip abroad mainly UK We can't afford another trip abroad this year.",
          "It's a ten-mile trip from the airport to the hotel.",
          "business trip She's away on a business trip and won't be back until next week.",
          "school trip Do you want to go on the school trip to France this year?",
          "shopping trip I was thinking we could go on a shopping trip to New York this weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you knock your foot against something and fall or lose your balance, or someone causes you to do this, when you are walking or running:",
        "examples": [
          "She broke her ankle when she had a nasty trip on the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an experience in which someone sees, hears, or feels things that do not exist as a result of taking an illegal drug:",
        "examples": [
          "have a bad trip If you take this stuff when you're depressed, you'll have a really bad trip."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or experience that is strange or entertaining and exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "My science teacher is such a trip - he says the most bizarre things."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when you experience a particular feeling strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "on a guilt/power/ego trip She's been on a real power trip since she became the office manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose your balance after knocking your foot against something when you are walking or running, or to cause someone to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "He tripped and fell down, grazing his knee.",
          "trip over That cable is dangerous. Someone might trip over it.",
          "He was sent off for deliberately tripping Robson when he was about to score."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move with quick, gentle steps:",
        "examples": [
          "trip down She looked stunning as she tripped down the stairs in her ball gown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move a switch that operates an electrical system, or to cause such a system to start or stop working by moving a switch:",
        "examples": [
          "A special system prevents the circuitry from being tripped accidentally by a power surge or lightning strike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience the effects of taking an illegal drug that causes the user to see, hear, or feel things that do not exist:",
        "examples": [
          "trip out on As a student he spent a lot of time tripping out on LSD."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion on which someone goes to a place and returns from it, or the act of traveling from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a camping/shopping trip",
          "We plan to take a trip out west later this year.",
          "They went on a three-week trip to Europe.",
          "Alejandro had to make a number of business trips to New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strongly felt experience:",
        "examples": [
          "What a trip this book is!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to lose your balance because your foot hits against something when you are walking or running, or to cause someone to lose his or her balance:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] He injured his ankle when he tripped over a water sprinkler while jogging.",
          "[ I ] She nearly tripped on the rug."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey to a place, where you stay for a short time, and then come back again:",
        "examples": [
          "go on/make/take a trip She always flies business class when she goes on trips to the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a journey to or back from a place:",
        "examples": [
          "the outward/return trip The trucks are being loaded for the return trip."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "expressed too often to be interesting or seem sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "His lyrics about love and peace are too trite for me to take them seriously.",
          "I know it will sound trite, but I've loved being part of this club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done or expressed too often to be of any interest:",
        "examples": [
          "Even good acting couldn’t make up for the trite story."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "triumph": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very great success, achievement, or victory (= when you win a war, fight, or competition), or a feeling of great satisfaction or pleasure caused by this:",
        "examples": [
          "The book celebrates the hostages' remarkable triumph over appalling adversity.",
          "The signing of the agreement was a personal triumph for the prime minister.",
          "It was the Republican Party's third election triumph in a row.",
          "The eradication of smallpox by vaccination was one of medicine's greatest triumphs.",
          "The constitutional changes have been hailed as a triumph for democracy.",
          "The game ended in triumph for the home team.",
          "He returned in triumph from the sales with a half-price TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a very great success or victory:",
        "examples": [
          "I believe that sooner or later good must triumph over evil.",
          "The Democrats once again triumphed in recent elections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete victory or success achieved esp. after great difficulties, making the result particularly satisfying:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The elimination of smallpox was one of medicine’s greatest triumphs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very great success or achievement, or a feeling of great satisfaction or pleasure caused by this:",
        "examples": [
          "business/economic triumphs",
          "triumph for sb/sth The deal is a triumph for the company.",
          "triumph of sb/sth over sb/sth They see the free trade proposals as the triumph of corporate profits over individual and global well-being."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a very great success or achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "No model triumphed in all tests, but our top pick performed consistently well.",
          "triumph over sb/sth Here, central planners and power monopolies have triumphed over market economics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "triumphant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having achieved a great victory (= winning a war or competition) or success, or feeling very happy and proud because of such an achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "It seemed as though the whole city had turned out for their team's triumphant homecoming.",
          "She emerged triumphant from the court after all the charges against her were dropped because of a lack of evidence.",
          "She made a triumphant return to the stage after several years of working in television."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "triumphantly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that suggests you have achieved a victory or feel happy because of achieving a victory:",
        "examples": [
          "Bob triumphantly announced his promotion.",
          "\"Here it is!\" he said triumphantly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "triumphed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a very great success or victory:",
        "examples": [
          "I believe that sooner or later good must triumph over evil.",
          "The Democrats once again triumphed in recent elections."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "triumphs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very great success, achievement, or victory (= when you win a war, fight, or competition), or a feeling of great satisfaction or pleasure caused by this:",
        "examples": [
          "The book celebrates the hostages' remarkable triumph over appalling adversity.",
          "The signing of the agreement was a personal triumph for the prime minister.",
          "It was the Republican Party's third election triumph in a row.",
          "The eradication of smallpox by vaccination was one of medicine's greatest triumphs.",
          "The constitutional changes have been hailed as a triumph for democracy.",
          "The game ended in triumph for the home team.",
          "He returned in triumph from the sales with a half-price TV."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a very great success or victory:",
        "examples": [
          "I believe that sooner or later good must triumph over evil.",
          "The Democrats once again triumphed in recent elections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complete victory or success achieved esp. after great difficulties, making the result particularly satisfying:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The elimination of smallpox was one of medicine’s greatest triumphs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very great success or achievement, or a feeling of great satisfaction or pleasure caused by this:",
        "examples": [
          "business/economic triumphs",
          "triumph for sb/sth The deal is a triumph for the company.",
          "triumph of sb/sth over sb/sth They see the free trade proposals as the triumph of corporate profits over individual and global well-being."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a very great success or achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "No model triumphed in all tests, but our top pick performed consistently well.",
          "triumph over sb/sth Here, central planners and power monopolies have triumphed over market economics."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trivia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "details or information that are not important:",
        "examples": [
          "She has an encyclopedic knowledge of sports trivia.",
          "The museum celebrates the trivia of everyday life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unimportant or little-known details or information:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a game for trivia buffs (= people interested in knowing little-known facts)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trivial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having little value or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know why he gets so upset about something so trivial.",
          "Sexual harassment in the workplace is not a trivial matter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trivial problem is easy to solve:",
        "examples": [
          "Getting computers to understand human language is not a trivial problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having little value or importance:",
        "examples": [
          "The story spends too much time on trivial matters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trojan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that joins and deceives a group or organization in order to attack it from the inside:",
        "examples": [
          "Older supporters have accused the new leadership of being a Trojan horse that will try to destroy the party from the inside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that has been deliberately designed to destroy information, or allow someone to steal it:",
        "examples": [
          "It's easier than you think to inadvertently download a malicious Trojan horse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something in a system, organization, etc. that at first seems to be helpful, but then causes harm:",
        "examples": [
          "Critics called the 7% cap a Trojan horse for increasing taxes on the working poor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of software, usually downloaded from the internet, that seems to be an ordinary program but that can destroy, or allow someone to steal, data:",
        "examples": [
          "Trojan horse program/malware/virus",
          "It's easier than you think to inadvertently download a malicious Trojan horse."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "troll": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary, either very large or very small creature in traditional Scandinavian stories, that has magical powers and lives in mountains or caves",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who leaves an intentionally annoying or offensive message on the internet, in order to upset someone or to get attention or cause trouble",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message that someone leaves on the internet that is intended to annoy people:",
        "examples": [
          "A well-constructed troll will provoke irate or confused responses from flamers and newbies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to catch fish by pulling a baited line through the water behind a boat:",
        "examples": [
          "Boats were trolling for mackerel.",
          "They were trolling the colder waters of the Channel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search among a large number or many different places in order to find people or information you want:",
        "examples": [
          "They are trolling the internet for new customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave an insulting or offensive message on the internet in order to upset someone, or to get attention or cause trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "He's already getting trolled on social media for his comments after the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally do or say something annoying or offensive in order to upset someone, or to get attention or cause trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "Serving food this bad is just trolling.",
          "Are you trolling me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fish from a boat that is moving slowly in the water and pulling a fishing line (= length of string with something attached that attracts fish) behind it:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of his friends had large boats, and they frequently traveled together trolling for mackerel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search in many places to find people or information you want, especially on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Eager to secure the company's future, he started trolling for merger partners.",
          "troll for bargains/data/jobs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to get new customers by phoning or visiting people:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy has become more stable and lenders are trolling for customers again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trolley": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small vehicle with two or four wheels that you push or pull to transport large or heavy objects on:",
        "examples": [
          "a shopping trolley",
          "The hospital is so overcrowded that some patients are being treated on trolleys in the corridors.",
          "Why will supermarket trolleys never move in the direction that you push them in?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a table on four small wheels with one or more shelves under it, used for serving food or drinks:",
        "examples": [
          "Betty almost ran me over with her tea trolley as I was walking into the office!",
          "Every 30 minutes or so the flight attendant would wheel the drinks trolley down the aisle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a light bed on wheels, used to move patients in a hospital:",
        "examples": [
          "Some patients are left lying on trolleys in hospital corridors.",
          "I want to be a paramedic because you get to drive an ambulance and bring the trolley in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place on a website where you collect the names of things you intend to buy from the website:",
        "examples": [
          "Are there any items you want to delete from your trolley?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electric vehicle that transports people, usually in cities, and goes along metal tracks in the road:",
        "examples": [
          "You can catch the number 47 trolley from the train station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electric vehicle that transports people, usually in cities, and goes along metal tracks in the road",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trolling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of leaving an insulting message on the internet in order to annoy someone:",
        "examples": [
          "They proposed a new law on internet trolling.",
          "There are people who create several different profiles at once for the purposes of trolling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of searching among a large number or many different places in order to find people or information you want:",
        "examples": [
          "This type of trolling for criminals troubles some observers.",
          "It takes me 45 minutes of trolling on the internet and I’m still confused."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of trying to catch fish by pulling a baited line through the water behind a boat:",
        "examples": [
          "Trolling is another reliable method and accounts for a surprising number of big fish.",
          "I have used my trolling rods which seem to be too heavy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trollop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who has had a lot of sexual relationships without any emotional involvement:",
        "examples": [
          "That woman's a real trollop. Every time I see her she's with a different man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trolls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary, either very large or very small creature in traditional Scandinavian stories, that has magical powers and lives in mountains or caves",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who leaves an intentionally annoying or offensive message on the internet, in order to upset someone or to get attention or cause trouble",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message that someone leaves on the internet that is intended to annoy people:",
        "examples": [
          "A well-constructed troll will provoke irate or confused responses from flamers and newbies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to catch fish by pulling a baited line through the water behind a boat:",
        "examples": [
          "Boats were trolling for mackerel.",
          "They were trolling the colder waters of the Channel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search among a large number or many different places in order to find people or information you want:",
        "examples": [
          "They are trolling the internet for new customers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave an insulting or offensive message on the internet in order to upset someone, or to get attention or cause trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "He's already getting trolled on social media for his comments after the game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally do or say something annoying or offensive in order to upset someone, or to get attention or cause trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "Serving food this bad is just trolling.",
          "Are you trolling me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fish from a boat that is moving slowly in the water and pulling a fishing line (= length of string with something attached that attracts fish) behind it:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of his friends had large boats, and they frequently traveled together trolling for mackerel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to search in many places to find people or information you want, especially on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "Eager to secure the company's future, he started trolling for merger partners.",
          "troll for bargains/data/jobs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to try to get new customers by phoning or visiting people:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy has become more stable and lenders are trolling for customers again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trombone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, brass musical instrument that you play by blowing into it and sliding a U-shaped tube in and out to change the length and produce different notes:",
        "examples": [
          "The main orchestral brass instruments are the horn, trumpet, trombone, and tuba."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, brass musical instrument with a U-shaped piece that is slid in and out of the main part of the instrument to vary the notes and played by blowing into it, or this type of instrument generally; a horn",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "troop": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "soldiers on duty in a large group:",
        "examples": [
          "troops are deployed Traditionally, United Nations troops have been deployed only in a peacekeeping role."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of soldiers, especially ones who fight in strong military vehicles or on horses:",
        "examples": [
          "the King's Troop of the Royal Horse Artillery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organized group of young people who are Scouts:",
        "examples": [
          "My brother joined the local Boy Scout troop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "for, relating to, or involving troops:",
        "examples": [
          "troop movements Satellite photographs provide us with a lot of information about their troop movements."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk somewhere in a large group, usually with one person behind another:",
        "examples": [
          "troop after The little boys trooped after him across the playing fields.",
          "troop off The Norwich fans gave their team a loud cheer as they trooped off the field.",
          "troop into None of us knew what to expect as we trooped into her office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel somewhere as a group, especially when told to:",
        "examples": [
          "troop down We all trooped down to London for the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of soldiers or police, esp. one equipped with horses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A troop is also an organized group of young people who are Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk or go somewhere as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of thousands of visitors troop through the museum every year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trooper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who belongs to the lowest rank in the part of an army that fights in strong military vehicles or on horses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a police officer in one of the forces of the 50 states of the US:",
        "examples": [
          "state troopers",
          "Troopers are called out in emergencies or dangerous situations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a police officer belonging to a US state police force",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "troopers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a soldier who belongs to the lowest rank in the part of an army that fights in strong military vehicles or on horses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a police officer in one of the forces of the 50 states of the US:",
        "examples": [
          "state troopers",
          "Troopers are called out in emergencies or dangerous situations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a police officer belonging to a US state police force",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "troops": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "soldiers on duty in a large group:",
        "examples": [
          "troops are deployed Traditionally, United Nations troops have been deployed only in a peacekeeping role.",
          "ground troops The major powers have said they will not send in ground troops (= soldiers who fight on land).",
          "combat troops This is the kind of perilous duty normally associated with combat troops.",
          "troops are stationed In 1988, about 220,000 American troops were stationed in Western Europe.",
          "troops are withdrawn All troops will be withdrawn by the end of the year.",
          "International troops will provide security for relief convoys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soldiers on duty in a large group:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of troops have been stationed in the region for several years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trophies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a prize, such as a gold or silver cup, that is given to the winner of a competition or race, and often returned after a year to be given to the winner of the competition in the following year:",
        "examples": [
          "win a trophy He's an excellent rider, but he's never won a major trophy.",
          "present a trophy The Duchess of Cambridge will be presenting the trophies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something used as a symbol of success, usually from hunting or war:",
        "examples": [
          "The animal heads on the wall were trophies of his hunting trips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something such as a partner or a possession that is seen as a symbol of someone's success or social position:",
        "examples": [
          "They've got the house, the expensive sports car, the trophy spouse.",
          "This Victorian house on sale for eight million could be the trophy estate that someone has been waiting for.",
          "They looked to acquire trophy properties such as the Rockefeller Center and the Plaza Hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a prize, such as a large silver cup or bowl, given to the one who wins a competition or race",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trophy is also something used as a symbol of success:",
        "examples": [
          "Under the long high-beamed ceiling, affixed to stone walls, were the trophies – heads of a rhinoceros and an African buffalo with huge horns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trophy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a prize, such as a gold or silver cup, that is given to the winner of a competition or race, and often returned after a year to be given to the winner of the competition in the following year:",
        "examples": [
          "win a trophy He's an excellent rider, but he's never won a major trophy.",
          "present a trophy The Duchess of Cambridge will be presenting the trophies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something used as a symbol of success, usually from hunting or war:",
        "examples": [
          "The animal heads on the wall were trophies of his hunting trips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something such as a partner or a possession that is seen as a symbol of someone's success or social position:",
        "examples": [
          "They've got the house, the expensive sports car, the trophy spouse.",
          "This Victorian house on sale for eight million could be the trophy estate that someone has been waiting for.",
          "They looked to acquire trophy properties such as the Rockefeller Center and the Plaza Hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a prize, such as a large silver cup or bowl, given to the one who wins a competition or race",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trophy is also something used as a symbol of success:",
        "examples": [
          "Under the long high-beamed ceiling, affixed to stone walls, were the trophies – heads of a rhinoceros and an African buffalo with huge horns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tropical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "from or relating to the area between the two tropics:",
        "examples": [
          "tropical fish",
          "a tropical island/region/climate",
          "Leprosy is one of the few tropical diseases which could soon be eradicated.",
          "She specializes in tropical medicine (= the treatment of diseases from the tropical areas of the world).",
          "The Amazon river basin contains the world's largest tropical rainforest.",
          "The hurricane was downgraded to a tropical storm when its speed dropped to 70mph."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely hot:",
        "examples": [
          "The weather was positively tropical last summer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or characteristic of the tropics (= the hottest area of the earth):",
        "examples": [
          "a tropical climate",
          "a tropical storm"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a horse or similar animal with four legs trots, it runs at its slowest speed, using short steps in which a front leg and the back leg on the opposite side move together:",
        "examples": [
          "trot along She was trotting along on her pony.",
          "trot down The dog trotted down the path to greet me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When people trot somewhere, they go there in a quick or busy way:",
        "examples": [
          "trot down She came trotting down the street after me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to speak or do something too quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "trot through She was rather nervous and trotted through her speech a bit too quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the speed or movement of a horse or similar animal when it trots:",
        "examples": [
          "at a trot He climbed onto his horse and headed off at a relaxed trot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slow run by a human:",
        "examples": [
          "The team warmed up for the match with a trot around the pitch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "diarrhoea (= a condition in which the contents of the bowels are emptied too often):",
        "examples": [
          "to get/have the trots"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a horse or other animal with four legs) to move in a way that is slightly faster than walking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who trots runs slowly:",
        "examples": [
          "She trotted along behind them, determined to keep up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trotted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trotter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pig's foot used for food:",
        "examples": [
          "a dish of pigs' trotters"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a horse that trots (= runs at its slowest speed, using short steps in which a front leg and the back leg on the opposite side move together), especially one that is trained for harness racing (= races in which the horse is connected to a vehicle using a piece of equipment with straps and belts):",
        "examples": [
          "Visitors to the racecourse have opportunities to see the best and fastest trotters in the world.",
          "Saddle horses, pacers, and trotters are raised locally."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trotting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "troubadour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a male poet and singer who travelled around southern France and northern Italy between the 11th and 13th centuries entertaining rich people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trouble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "problems or difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "The tax forms were complicated and I had a lot of trouble with them.",
          "Their problems seem to be over for the moment, but there could be more trouble ahead.",
          "The trouble started/began when my father came to live with us.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] Parents often have trouble finding good carers for their children.",
          "We started holding meetings by phone, as travelling in and out of the city became too much trouble.",
          "I should get it finished over the weekend without too much trouble.",
          "You'll only be storing up trouble for the future if you don't go to the dentist now.",
          "She thought her troubles would be over once she'd got divorced.",
          "His birthday is the least of my troubles at the moment - I don't even have enough money to pay the rent.",
          "Most of the current troubles stem from (= are caused by) our new computer system."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you experience problems, usually because of something you have done wrong or badly:",
        "examples": [
          "He's never been in trouble with his teachers before.",
          "She'll be in big trouble if she scratches Sam's car.",
          "He got into financial trouble after his divorce.",
          "I hope you won't get into trouble because of what I said to your dad.",
          "The camp is a great way of getting kids off the street and keeping them out of trouble.",
          "I hope I haven't landed you in trouble with your boss.",
          "The marriage ran into trouble because of her husband's heavy drinking.",
          "The company will be in serious/real trouble if we lose this contract.",
          "He's stayed out of trouble since he was released from jail last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a characteristic of someone or something that is considered a disadvantage or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "The trouble with this carpet is that it gets dirty very easily.",
          "It's a brilliant idea. The only trouble is that we don't know how much it will cost.",
          "Ron's trouble is that he's too impatient."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "problems or difficulties caused by something failing to operate as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane developed engine trouble shortly after take-off.",
          "They have a good reputation for building reliable trouble-free cars.",
          "Her knee trouble is expected to keep her out of the game for the rest of the season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "problems in the form of arguments, fighting, or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "Listen, I don't want any trouble in here, so please just finish your drink and leave.",
          "My parents said we had to leave at the first sign of trouble.",
          "My little brother's always trying to stir up (= create) trouble between me and my boyfriend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slight problems or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn't mean to cause you any trouble.",
          "\"I'd love some more coffee, if it isn't too much trouble.\" \"Oh, it's no trouble at all.\"",
          "I don't want to put you to any trouble (= create any work for you).",
          "[ + to infinitive ] If you took the trouble to listen to what I was saying, you'd know what I was talking about.",
          "They went to a lot of trouble (= made a lot of effort) for their dinner party, but half the guests didn't bother to turn up.",
          "It's annoying, but I don't think I'll go to the trouble of making an official complaint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to be worried or nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "I asked her what was troubling her, but she didn't want to talk.",
          "Many of us are deeply troubled by the chairman's decision.",
          "[ + (that) ] It troubles me (that) you didn't discuss your problems with me earlier."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to have a problem or difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been troubled by a knee injury for most of the season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone a small amount of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "May I trouble you for (= please give me) some more wine, please?",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] Could I trouble you to open that window? I can't reach it.",
          "Let's not trouble ourselves (= make the effort to think) about the details at the moment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a problem, or difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Trouble began when he came to live with us.",
          "[ C ] She thought her troubles would be over when she got a job.",
          "[ U ] The patient is having trouble breathing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Trouble can also be a characteristic that is a problem or disadvantage:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] His trouble is that he’s too impatient."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Sometimes trouble is a problem or difficulty caused when a machine or system does not work as it should:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] I’m having trouble with my new computer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Trouble can be a cause of arguments or fights:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Our brother is the source of trouble between my sister and me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is in trouble is in a situation that is a problem or difficulty, esp. with the law:",
        "examples": [
          "He would have been in real trouble if he had been caught."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "inconvenience or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "\"I’d love some coffee, if it isn’t too much trouble.\" \"Oh, it’s no trouble at all.\"",
          "The sweater is a bit large, but I’m keeping it because it’s too much trouble to return it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone worry or anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "What’s troubling you? You seem upset.",
          "It troubles me that she didn’t tell me this sooner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to have problems or difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been troubled by a knee injury for most of the season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone a small amount of inconvenience or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Could I trouble you to open that window?",
          "You don’t need to trouble yourself with all the details."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "troubled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having problems or difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "The survival package involves selling off the unprofitable parts of the troubled company.",
          "This troubled region has had more than its fair share of wars over the centuries.",
          "In these troubled times, it's nice to hear some good news."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worried or nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "He is clearly a very troubled man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having problems or difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "Peace has finally come to this troubled region after many years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worried or anxious:",
        "examples": [
          "The children were not troubled when the dinosaurs in the movie ate up some unlucky humans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "experiencing problems or difficulties, especially financial ones:",
        "examples": [
          "a troubled bank/homeowner/retailer",
          "The company is a decent bet for your money in these troubled times.",
          "a troubled business/company/economy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "troublemaker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who intentionally causes problems for other people, especially people who are in a position of power or authority:",
        "examples": [
          "I was worried that I would be regarded as a troublemaker if I complained about the safety standards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who causes problems for other people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "troublemakers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who intentionally causes problems for other people, especially people who are in a position of power or authority:",
        "examples": [
          "I was worried that I would be regarded as a troublemaker if I complained about the safety standards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who causes problems for other people",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "troubles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the political violence in Northern Ireland that began in the late 1960s",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "troublesome": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing a lot of problems for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Her hip has been troublesome for quite a while, and she'll probably need surgery on it.",
          "The negotiations have proven more troublesome than any of us expected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing worry or anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "The troublesome fact is that we haven’t gotten much done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing problems or difficulties:",
        "examples": [
          "His back has been troublesome for quite a while."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "troubling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is troubling makes you worried or nervous:",
        "examples": [
          "Some troubling questions remain about the legal status of frozen embryos."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing worry or anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "Perhaps most troubling is the information that some reporters have simply made up stories."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trough": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow container without a lid that usually holds water or food for farm animals:",
        "examples": [
          "cows at the feeding trough"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a low point in a regular series of high and low points:",
        "examples": [
          "Investing small amounts regularly is a good way of smoothing out the peaks and troughs of the stock market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the study of weather patterns) a long area of low air pressure between two areas of high air pressure:",
        "examples": [
          "A trough of low pressure over hilly areas will bring heavy thunderstorms overnight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to eat something quickly and eagerly, especially in large amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sitting there troughing chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach a low level, price, etc. before going up again:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy troughed six months ago and is now growing again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow, open box to hold water or food for animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a low point between two high points, as on a graph or record of activity:",
        "examples": [
          "Investors have to live through stock market troughs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something has reached its lowest level, price, etc. before going up again:",
        "examples": [
          "Your monthly payments will smooth over any peaks and troughs in the price of the shares.",
          "Growth in services slowed to its lowest since the trough of the recession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to reach a low level, price, etc. before going up again:",
        "examples": [
          "The economy troughed six months ago and is now growing again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "troupe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of performers such as singers or dancers who work and travel together:",
        "examples": [
          "She joined a dance troupe and travelled all over the world.",
          "A troupe of dancers from Beijing is one of the leading attractions in the festival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of performers, such as actors or dancers, who perform and travel together",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trouper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a successful entertainer who has had a lot of experience",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "anyone with a lot of experience who can be depended on and does not complain:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks for being such a trouper, and helping out all evening.",
          "He took his disappointment like a trouper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trousers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing that covers the lower part of the body from the waist to the feet, consisting of two cylinder-shaped parts, one for each leg, that are joined at the top:",
        "examples": [
          "I need a new pair of trousers to go with this jacket.",
          "Why aren't you wearing any trousers, David?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing covering the lower part of the body from the waist to the foot and including separate sections for each leg; pants:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a rip in his trousers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fish that lives in rivers and lakes, or lives in the sea but returns to rivers to produce its eggs, that is a popular food:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of young salmon and trout have been killed by pollution.",
          "The lake is famous for its trout fishing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flesh of this fish eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "I had some perfectly cooked trout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an old person, especially a woman, who is unpleasant or not attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a miserable old trout who complains about everything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fish found in both rivers and the sea that is a very popular food:",
        "examples": [
          "Fish farmers raise trout in refrigerated tanks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trove": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large amount of something good, useful, or valuable, or a place where this can be found:",
        "examples": [
          "The college holds a vast trove of documents relating to the politician.",
          "One of the largest troves of consumer data is kept by a Colorado market research firm.",
          "The castle in Bavaria turned out to be a particularly rich trove, filled with art stolen from the Rothschilds in Paris."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "truce": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short interruption in a war or argument, or an agreement to stop fighting or arguing for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "After years of rivalry the two companies have agreed (US agreed to) a truce.",
          "We've got to spend the weekend together, so we might as well call (= have) a truce.",
          "Following last month's riots, two of the city's biggest gangs have finally declared a truce, ending years of bloodshed.",
          "The fragile truce between the two sides is not expected to last long."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a temporary agreement to stop fighting or arguing, or a brief interruption in a disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "We seemed to be arguing so much, we have declared a truce in my family."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "truck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large road vehicle that is used for transporting large amounts of goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The road was completely blocked by an overturned truck.",
          "a truck driver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a train that is used for carrying goods or animals:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of refugees were herded into cattle trucks for the gruelling ten-hour journey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to become involved with something or someone because you do not approve of it, him, or her",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport something somewhere in a truck:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the aid is being trucked into the city, although some is arriving by boat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large vehicle with an open or covered space in the back to hold a load of goods",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large road vehicle that is used for transporting goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The union represents truck drivers.",
          "a commercial/delivery/tanker truck He drives a delivery truck for the furniture store.",
          "a heavy/light/pick-up truck",
          "Car and truck sales plunged 8% last month ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a train that is used for carrying goods or animals:",
        "examples": [
          "a cattle/coal truck"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a road vehicle that is open at the back, used for carrying goods or animals:",
        "examples": [
          "a cattle/horse truck"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small vehicle on wheels that you push or pull, used for carrying things:",
        "examples": [
          "Bring a hand truck to help unload boxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport something in a truck:",
        "examples": [
          "The wild, rod-caught salmon is trucked down from Loch Lomond.",
          "Massive roof trusses were manufactured off site, trucked in, and placed by crane.",
          "The soda pop is trucked 1,500 miles twice a month from bottling plants in Mexico."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trucker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is driving trucks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to drive trucks:",
        "examples": [
          "Long distance truckers usually break their journey at the frontier."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "truckers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is driving trucks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to drive trucks:",
        "examples": [
          "Long distance truckers usually break their journey at the frontier."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trucking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of transporting goods somewhere in a truck:",
        "examples": [
          "The railroads can't really compete with trucking companies.",
          "They earned a good living working in trucking and construction during healthier economic times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of transporting goods by truck:",
        "examples": [
          "The city depends for its income on trucking, and tourism.",
          "the trucking industry",
          "a trucking company/firm/organization"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trucks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large road vehicle that is used for transporting large amounts of goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The road was completely blocked by an overturned truck.",
          "a truck driver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a train that is used for carrying goods or animals:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of refugees were herded into cattle trucks for the gruelling ten-hour journey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to become involved with something or someone because you do not approve of it, him, or her",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport something somewhere in a truck:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the aid is being trucked into the city, although some is arriving by boat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large vehicle with an open or covered space in the back to hold a load of goods",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large road vehicle that is used for transporting goods:",
        "examples": [
          "The union represents truck drivers.",
          "a commercial/delivery/tanker truck He drives a delivery truck for the furniture store.",
          "a heavy/light/pick-up truck",
          "Car and truck sales plunged 8% last month ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a train that is used for carrying goods or animals:",
        "examples": [
          "a cattle/coal truck"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a road vehicle that is open at the back, used for carrying goods or animals:",
        "examples": [
          "a cattle/horse truck"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small vehicle on wheels that you push or pull, used for carrying things:",
        "examples": [
          "Bring a hand truck to help unload boxes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to transport something in a truck:",
        "examples": [
          "The wild, rod-caught salmon is trucked down from Loch Lomond.",
          "Massive roof trusses were manufactured off site, trucked in, and placed by crane.",
          "The soda pop is trucked 1,500 miles twice a month from bottling plants in Mexico."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "truer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of facts or statements) right and not wrong; correct:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] Is it true that Mariana and Mark are getting married?",
          "if true The allegations, if true, could lead to her resignation.",
          "partly true Her story is only partly true.",
          "it is true to say Would it be true to say that you've never liked Jim?",
          "true picture I suspect she gave a true picture (= accurate description) of what had happened.",
          "true reflection I don't believe these exam results are a true reflection of your abilities.",
          "true story The movie is based on the true story of a London gangster.",
          "strictly true She has since admitted that her earlier statement was not strictly (= completely) true.",
          "It used to be very cheap but that's no longer true (= that situation does not now exist).",
          "true for Alcohol should be consumed in moderation, and this is particularly true for pregnant women.",
          "this is true of Parents of young children often become depressed, and this is especially true of single parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "correct or accurate but not completely explaining something:",
        "examples": [
          "It's true enough that he had doubts about the project, but we have to look further to understand why he resigned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being what exists, rather than what was thought, intended, or stated:",
        "examples": [
          "true love In his seventh decade he has finally found true love.",
          "a true friend",
          "There cannot be true democracy without reform of the electoral system.",
          "true horror The true horror of the accident did not become clear until the morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a hope, wish, or dream comes true, it happens although it was unlikely that it would:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd always dreamed of owning my own house, but I never thought it would come true."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sincere or loyal, and likely to continue to be so in difficult situations:",
        "examples": [
          "There are few true believers in communism left in the party.",
          "true to She has vowed to remain true to the president whatever happens.",
          "true to your word He said he'd repay the money the next day, and true to his word (= as he had promised), he gave it all back to me the following morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave according to your beliefs and do what you think is right:",
        "examples": [
          "I mean in the end, you have to be true to yourself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who does something true to form or type behaves as other people would have expected from previous experience:",
        "examples": [
          "True to form, when it came to his turn to buy the drinks, he said he'd left his wallet at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having all the characteristics necessary to be accurately described as something:",
        "examples": [
          "Only true deer have antlers.",
          "true likeness formal It was said that the portrait was a very true likeness of her (= looked very much like her).",
          "true style In true Hollywood style (= in a way that is typical of Hollywood), she's had four marriages and three facelifts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fitted or positioned accurately:",
        "examples": [
          "None of the drawers were true."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be in the correct position or to be slightly bent out of the correct shape:",
        "examples": [
          "This door won't shut. I think the frame must be out of true."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "straight and without moving to either side:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure you hit the nails in true."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreeing with fact; not false or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The story is actually true.",
          "[ + that clause ] It is true that the risk of breaking your hip increases with age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on what is real, or actual, not imaginary:",
        "examples": [
          "His staff tried to keep the true nature of his illness a secret."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your true love is someone or something you love more than all others:",
        "examples": [
          "Her true love is music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sincere and loyal:",
        "examples": [
          "I am lucky to have true friends.",
          "She is one politician who remains true to her principles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having all the characteristics necessary to be an example of a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Only true deer have antlers.",
          "This portrait is supposed to be a true likeness of Washington."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the final total amount of something after extra costs or payments have been added or taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "You will need to convert the prices into dollars to see the true cost.",
          "It is illegal to hide transactions or to otherwise misrepresent the true value of a business.",
          "They bought in haste and without calculating the true cost of purchase."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "truest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of facts or statements) right and not wrong; correct:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] Is it true that Mariana and Mark are getting married?",
          "if true The allegations, if true, could lead to her resignation.",
          "partly true Her story is only partly true.",
          "it is true to say Would it be true to say that you've never liked Jim?",
          "true picture I suspect she gave a true picture (= accurate description) of what had happened.",
          "true reflection I don't believe these exam results are a true reflection of your abilities.",
          "true story The movie is based on the true story of a London gangster.",
          "strictly true She has since admitted that her earlier statement was not strictly (= completely) true.",
          "It used to be very cheap but that's no longer true (= that situation does not now exist).",
          "true for Alcohol should be consumed in moderation, and this is particularly true for pregnant women.",
          "this is true of Parents of young children often become depressed, and this is especially true of single parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "correct or accurate but not completely explaining something:",
        "examples": [
          "It's true enough that he had doubts about the project, but we have to look further to understand why he resigned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being what exists, rather than what was thought, intended, or stated:",
        "examples": [
          "true love In his seventh decade he has finally found true love.",
          "a true friend",
          "There cannot be true democracy without reform of the electoral system.",
          "true horror The true horror of the accident did not become clear until the morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a hope, wish, or dream comes true, it happens although it was unlikely that it would:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd always dreamed of owning my own house, but I never thought it would come true."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sincere or loyal, and likely to continue to be so in difficult situations:",
        "examples": [
          "There are few true believers in communism left in the party.",
          "true to She has vowed to remain true to the president whatever happens.",
          "true to your word He said he'd repay the money the next day, and true to his word (= as he had promised), he gave it all back to me the following morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to behave according to your beliefs and do what you think is right:",
        "examples": [
          "I mean in the end, you have to be true to yourself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone who does something true to form or type behaves as other people would have expected from previous experience:",
        "examples": [
          "True to form, when it came to his turn to buy the drinks, he said he'd left his wallet at home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having all the characteristics necessary to be accurately described as something:",
        "examples": [
          "Only true deer have antlers.",
          "true likeness formal It was said that the portrait was a very true likeness of her (= looked very much like her).",
          "true style In true Hollywood style (= in a way that is typical of Hollywood), she's had four marriages and three facelifts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fitted or positioned accurately:",
        "examples": [
          "None of the drawers were true."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be in the correct position or to be slightly bent out of the correct shape:",
        "examples": [
          "This door won't shut. I think the frame must be out of true."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "straight and without moving to either side:",
        "examples": [
          "Make sure you hit the nails in true."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "agreeing with fact; not false or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The story is actually true.",
          "[ + that clause ] It is true that the risk of breaking your hip increases with age."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on what is real, or actual, not imaginary:",
        "examples": [
          "His staff tried to keep the true nature of his illness a secret."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Your true love is someone or something you love more than all others:",
        "examples": [
          "Her true love is music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sincere and loyal:",
        "examples": [
          "I am lucky to have true friends.",
          "She is one politician who remains true to her principles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having all the characteristics necessary to be an example of a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Only true deer have antlers.",
          "This portrait is supposed to be a true likeness of Washington."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the final total amount of something after extra costs or payments have been added or taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "You will need to convert the prices into dollars to see the true cost.",
          "It is illegal to hide transactions or to otherwise misrepresent the true value of a business.",
          "They bought in haste and without calculating the true cost of purchase."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "truffle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of fungus that grows underground and can be eaten. Truffles are expensive because they are very rare:",
        "examples": [
          "The Dordogne region's gastronomic specialities include truffles and foie gras.",
          "Use truffle oil to add flavour to the dish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round, very soft chocolate:",
        "examples": [
          "rum truffles"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "truffles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of fungus that grows underground and can be eaten. Truffles are expensive because they are very rare:",
        "examples": [
          "The Dordogne region's gastronomic specialities include truffles and foie gras.",
          "Use truffle oil to add flavour to the dish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, round, very soft chocolate:",
        "examples": [
          "rum truffles"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "truly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize that what you are saying is true:",
        "examples": [
          "At this time of year the river is a truly beautiful sight.",
          "She was a truly great actress.",
          "This is a truly remarkable achievement.",
          "It was a truly terrifying experience."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "really existing; in fact:",
        "examples": [
          "These will be the first truly democratic elections in the country's history.",
          "It's hard to obtain truly independent financial advice.",
          "This is a desperate situation which requires a truly radical solution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sincerely:",
        "examples": [
          "Truly, I could not have done this without you.",
          "truly believe He truly believes he can cure himself by willpower alone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to end a letter:",
        "examples": [
          "I look forward to hearing from you. Yours truly, Taylor Champinski."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an exact way:",
        "examples": [
          "Mushrooms aren't truly vegetables, but many people think they are."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without a doubt; certainly:",
        "examples": [
          "The area is truly beautiful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "actually; correctly; in reality:",
        "examples": [
          "Can it be truly said that he represents all the people of his country?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in an exact way:",
        "examples": [
          "Tomatoes aren’t truly vegetables – they’re fruit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sincerely:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m truly sorry about the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Truly is sometimes used at the end of a letter instead of sincerely:",
        "examples": [
          "Yours truly, Anne",
          "Very truly yours, Joseph Logan"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trump": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a card that belongs to the group of cards that has been chosen to have the highest value in a particular game:",
        "examples": [
          "I played a trump.",
          "draw a trump Luckily, I drew a trump."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the four groups in a set of playing cards that has been chosen to have the highest value during a particular game or part of a game:",
        "examples": [
          "Diamonds are trumps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which all four groups of cards have equal value in a game of bridge:",
        "examples": [
          "The bid is for 2 No trumps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you trump another player's card, you beat it with a card that belongs to the group of cards that has been chosen to have the highest value in the game you are playing.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to beat someone or something by doing or producing something better:",
        "examples": [
          "Their $60 million bid for the company was trumped at the last moment by an offer for almost twice as much from their main competitor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be better than, or have more importance or power than another person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "They operated on the assumption that money trumped everything."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to beat another person or organization by doing or producing something even better:",
        "examples": [
          "The French share offer trumps the offer from the American company.",
          "Their bid to take over the company was trumped by a US private equity firm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something trumps something else, it is considered to be more important:",
        "examples": [
          "Financial pressures trumped HR concerns and led to the dismissal of 200 staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a good result, especially when this is not expected:",
        "examples": [
          "They finally came up trumps with a new product line and some healthy profits.",
          "The bank came up trumps and he got his loan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trumped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you trump another player's card, you beat it with a card that belongs to the group of cards that has been chosen to have the highest value in the game you are playing.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to beat someone or something by doing or producing something better:",
        "examples": [
          "Their $60 million bid for the company was trumped at the last moment by an offer for almost twice as much from their main competitor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trumpet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brass musical instrument consisting of a metal tube with one narrow end, into which the player blows, and one wide end. Three buttons are pressed in order to change notes.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a large animal, especially an elephant) to produce a loud call:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the elephants trumpeting in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to announce or talk about something proudly to a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum has been loudly trumpeting its reputation as one of the finest.",
          "Their much-trumpeted \"low low prices\" affect only five percent of the goods that they sell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brass musical instrument that plays high notes, with keys that are pressed to vary the notes and played by blowing into it, or this type of instrument generally; a horn",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal, esp. an elephant) to produce a loud call:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard the elephants trumpeting in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people aware of something important:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s been trumpeting political reform for years.",
          "The boys were not shy about trumpeting their successes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trumpeting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a large animal, especially an elephant) to produce a loud call:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the elephants trumpeting in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to announce or talk about something proudly to a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum has been loudly trumpeting its reputation as one of the finest.",
          "Their much-trumpeted \"low low prices\" affect only five percent of the goods that they sell."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trumpets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brass musical instrument consisting of a metal tube with one narrow end, into which the player blows, and one wide end. Three buttons are pressed in order to change notes.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a large animal, especially an elephant) to produce a loud call:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the elephants trumpeting in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to announce or talk about something proudly to a lot of people:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum has been loudly trumpeting its reputation as one of the finest.",
          "Their much-trumpeted \"low low prices\" affect only five percent of the goods that they sell."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brass musical instrument that plays high notes, with keys that are pressed to vary the notes and played by blowing into it, or this type of instrument generally; a horn",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an animal, esp. an elephant) to produce a loud call:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard the elephants trumpeting in the distance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make people aware of something important:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s been trumpeting political reform for years.",
          "The boys were not shy about trumpeting their successes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trumps": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the four groups in a set of playing cards that has been chosen to have the highest value during a particular game or part of a game:",
        "examples": [
          "Diamonds are trumps.",
          "Hearts are trumps this round.",
          "What are trumps again?",
          "Did you say clubs are trumps?",
          "The youngest player gets to choose trumps.",
          "Who chose trumps last round?",
          "Beth chose trumps last round so it's your turn to choose, Alfie."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trunk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the thick main stem of a tree, from which its branches grow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main part of a person's body, not including the head, legs, or arms:",
        "examples": [
          "The statue shows the head, trunk, and arms of an old man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main part of a blood vessel or nerve:",
        "examples": [
          "a nerve trunk injury"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the long, tube-shaped nose of an elephant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, strong container that is used for storing clothes and personal possessions, often when travelling or going to live in a new place",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a covered space at the back of a car, for storing things in:",
        "examples": [
          "I always keep a blanket and a toolkit in the trunk for emergencies.",
          "Stolen goods were found in the trunk of her car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of men's clothing that covers the hips and bottom and the top part of the legs and is worn when swimming",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of men's underwear that covers the hips and bottom and the top part of the legs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the thick main stem of a tree, from which the branches grow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person’s trunk is the main part of the body, not including the head, legs, or arms.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an elephant’s nose, which is like a long tube that bends easily",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a closed space at the back of a car where things can be stored",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trunk is also a large, strong case used to store or transport clothes and other possessions.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "trunks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very short pants, esp. worn by men for swimming:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent the summer in swim trunks and Hawaiian shirts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trusted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "deserving of trust, or able to be depended on :",
        "examples": [
          "She was an old and trusted friend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "deserving of trust; able to be depended on :",
        "examples": [
          "She was an old and trusted friend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe websites that are safe and will not cause problems for your computer:",
        "examples": [
          "PC users who regularly visit a group of safe pages can add these to their list of trusted sites."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "known to be honest and to provide good quality goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "The Trusted Trader scheme can help you find honest and reliable traders."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trustees": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person, often one of a group, who controls property and/or money for another person or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "the museum's board of trustees"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, often one of a group, who controls property or money for the benefit of another person or an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a member of the museum’s board of trustees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization legally chosen to work alone or as part of a group to manage money or property for others:",
        "examples": [
          "The pension fund is managed by a 12-member board of trustees.",
          "The CEO, who is responsible for developing overall strategy, reports to a board of trustees.",
          "She was invited to become a trustee for her local wildlife charity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trusting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "always believing that other people are good or honest and will not harm or deceive you:",
        "examples": [
          "The child gave a warm, trusting smile.",
          "You shouldn't be so trusting - people take advantage of you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "always believing that other people are good or honest and will not harm or deceive you:",
        "examples": [
          "You shouldn’t be so trusting – people will take advantage of you."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trusts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to believe that someone is good and honest and will not harm you, or that something is safe and reliable:",
        "examples": [
          "My sister warned me not to trust him.",
          "Trust me - I know about these things.",
          "Trust your instincts, and do what you think is right.",
          "I don't trust air travel - it's unnatural.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] I trust him to make the right decision.",
          "That man is not to be trusted.",
          "I wouldn't trust him with my car.",
          "Sometimes you have to trust in the goodness of human nature.",
          "However much you plan an expedition like this, you still have to trust to luck to a certain extent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hope and expect that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I trust (that) you slept well?",
          "The meeting went well, I trust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the belief that you can trust someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "a relationship based on trust and understanding",
          "We were obviously wrong to put our trust in her.",
          "He's in a position of trust (= a position with responsibilities, especially to the public)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe that something is true although you have no proof",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal arrangement in which a person or organization controls property and/or money for another person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Under the terms of the trust he receives interest on the money, but he cannot get at the money itself.",
          "The money that her father left her is being held/kept in trust (= being controlled) for her until she's 30."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that controls property and/or money for another person:",
        "examples": [
          "He works for a charitable trust.",
          "Housing trusts help to provide houses for people who are not well off."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used in the name of some banks:",
        "examples": [
          "Morgan Guaranty Trust"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have confidence in something, or to believe in someone:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Trust me – I would never lie to you.",
          "[ T ] I was tested, but I’m not sure I trust the results.",
          "[ I ] I have finally learned to trust in my own abilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hope and expect that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I trust (that) you slept well?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal arrangement in which a person or organization controls property or money for the benefit of another person or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The money is being held in trust for her until she turns 21."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A trust is also a group of people or organizations that controls property or money for its own benefit, or the property or money controlled by the group:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The danger of trusts is that they can become very powerful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the belief that you can trust someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Their relationship is based on trust and understanding.",
          "We were obviously wrong to put our trust in her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belief that you can depend on someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "Following the recent scandals the industry has to rebuild public trust.",
          "Any good business relationship is built on mutual trust.",
          "He was elected as a public official in a position of trust."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a legal arrangement in which you give a person or organization the right to manage money or property for a particular person or group of people that you have chosen to receive the money:",
        "examples": [
          "In her will she set up a trust to provide scholarships for young musicians.",
          "His inheritance was held in trust until he reached 18.",
          "They consulted a solicitor on how to move the controlled trust money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that manages money or property for another person or group:",
        "examples": [
          "set up/establish a trust",
          "The company is owned by a trust on behalf of staff.",
          "She is director of the not-for-profit trust that runs the parks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement between two or more companies to work together illegally, for example to control prices:",
        "examples": [
          "There are difficulties with the laws relating to illegal trusts.",
          "The agreement was found to have breached US anti trust laws."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trustworthy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be trusted",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "deserving of trust, or able to be trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "Not even a newspaper always gives trustworthy information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a brand that is perceived as trustworthy.",
          "In this job we need someone who is entirely honest and trustworthy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trusty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be trusted, especially because of having been owned and used for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "I did the entire three hundred miles on my own - just me and my trusty bike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "deserving confidence; reliable:",
        "examples": [
          "So far, our trusty old car has gone 150,000 miles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "truth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being true:",
        "examples": [
          "truth in There would seem to be some truth in what she says.",
          "There is no truth in the reports of his resignation.",
          "truth of You cannot question the truth of his alibi.",
          "a grain of truth And yet what he says contains at least a grain of (= a small amount of) truth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the real facts about a situation, event, or person:",
        "examples": [
          "tell the truth But was he telling the truth?",
          "the truth about I don't suppose we'll ever know the truth about what happened that day.",
          "to tell (you) the truth To tell (you) the truth (= speaking honestly) I'm happy he's not coming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show or emphasize that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "In truth we feared for her safety, although we didn't let it be known."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fact or principle that is thought to be true by most people:",
        "examples": [
          "It would seem to be a general truth that nothing is as straightforward as it at first seems.",
          "The entire system of belief is based on a few simple truths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's own personal situation or feelings, or the truth as someone personally sees it:",
        "examples": [
          "Your truth might not be the same as my truth.",
          "Regardless of the power of her truth, no one listens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the actual fact or facts about a matter:",
        "examples": [
          "Tell the truth, now, how did the chair get broken?",
          "We may never know the truth about what happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being true:",
        "examples": [
          "I can see some truth in what she said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement or principle that is generally considered to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "a scientific truth",
          "Our system of belief is based on a few simple truths."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "truthful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "honest and not containing or telling any lies:",
        "examples": [
          "The public has a right to expect truthful answers from politicians.",
          "Are you being completely truthful with me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "honest and not containing or telling any lies:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you being completely truthful?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "truthfully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is honest and does not contain or tell any lies:",
        "examples": [
          "I answered her questions truthfully.",
          "I can truthfully say I never heard my parents shouting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "truthfulness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being honest and not containing or telling any lies:",
        "examples": [
          "I believe I have earned a reputation for truthfulness and fairness.",
          "Families began to question the truthfulness of the information they had been given."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "truths": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being true:",
        "examples": [
          "truth in There would seem to be some truth in what she says.",
          "There is no truth in the reports of his resignation.",
          "truth of You cannot question the truth of his alibi.",
          "a grain of truth And yet what he says contains at least a grain of (= a small amount of) truth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the real facts about a situation, event, or person:",
        "examples": [
          "tell the truth But was he telling the truth?",
          "the truth about I don't suppose we'll ever know the truth about what happened that day.",
          "to tell (you) the truth To tell (you) the truth (= speaking honestly) I'm happy he's not coming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show or emphasize that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "In truth we feared for her safety, although we didn't let it be known."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a fact or principle that is thought to be true by most people:",
        "examples": [
          "It would seem to be a general truth that nothing is as straightforward as it at first seems.",
          "The entire system of belief is based on a few simple truths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's own personal situation or feelings, or the truth as someone personally sees it:",
        "examples": [
          "Your truth might not be the same as my truth.",
          "Regardless of the power of her truth, no one listens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the actual fact or facts about a matter:",
        "examples": [
          "Tell the truth, now, how did the chair get broken?",
          "We may never know the truth about what happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being true:",
        "examples": [
          "I can see some truth in what she said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement or principle that is generally considered to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "a scientific truth",
          "Our system of belief is based on a few simple truths."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tryout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a competition for a position on a team or a part in a play:",
        "examples": [
          "Tryouts for the team will be held next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test of something to see if it works well:",
        "examples": [
          "After a barefoot tryout, she concluded that the carpet passed the softness test."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tryouts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a competition for a position on a team or a part in a play:",
        "examples": [
          "Tryouts for the team will be held next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a test of something to see if it works well:",
        "examples": [
          "After a barefoot tryout, she concluded that the carpet passed the softness test."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tryst": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a meeting between two people who are having a romantic relationship, especially a secret one:",
        "examples": [
          "When his wife found out about all his trysts, he knew their marriage was over.",
          "The actor went public about her alleged tryst with the president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "trysts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a meeting between two people who are having a romantic relationship, especially a secret one:",
        "examples": [
          "When his wife found out about all his trysts, he knew their marriage was over.",
          "The actor went public about her alleged tryst with the president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the 20th letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the 20th letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tsa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Transportation Security Administration: the US government organization that checks that the activities of companies transporting people or goods are safe, legal, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The TSA proposed background checks on all workers handling freight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tsk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in writing to represent the sound made to show you disapprove of something, or a word said twice in a humorous way to suggest disapproval",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tsunami": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely large wave caused by a violent movement of the earth under the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "In 2004 an earthquake triggered a tsunami that destroyed entire communities in Indonesia and other countries around the Indian Ocean.",
          "She left the area after she lost her house and her family in the tsunami."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large amount or quantity of something that is available or that arrives somewhere, and may be difficult to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a tsunami of data available to medical research right now.",
          "There was a tsunami of applications for the post that was advertised recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large and dangerous ocean wave that is caused by an earthquake under the sea",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tsunamis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely large wave caused by a violent movement of the earth under the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "In 2004 an earthquake triggered a tsunami that destroyed entire communities in Indonesia and other countries around the Indian Ocean.",
          "She left the area after she lost her house and her family in the tsunami."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large amount or quantity of something that is available or that arrives somewhere, and may be difficult to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a tsunami of data available to medical research right now.",
          "There was a tsunami of applications for the post that was advertised recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very large and dangerous ocean wave that is caused by an earthquake under the sea",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tub": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large, round container with a flat base and an open top:",
        "examples": [
          "Outside was a stone patio with tubs of flowering plants.",
          "The first part of the wine-making process is to crush the grapes in large tubs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small plastic container with a lid, used for storing food:",
        "examples": [
          "a tub of ice cream/margarine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long plastic, metal, or ceramic container that is filled with water so that you can sit or lie in it to wash your whole body:",
        "examples": [
          "It's good to sink into a nice, hot tub at the end of a hard day's work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fill a bath with water for washing:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll fill the tub for you while you take off those wet clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofbathtub",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container, esp. one used for storing food:",
        "examples": [
          "a tub of potato salad",
          "Plant lilies in three-gallon plastic tub."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tuba": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brass musical instrument consisting of a long, bent metal tube that the player blows into, producing low notes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large brass musical instrument that plays low notes which is played by blowing into it and has keys that are pressed to vary the notes, or this type of instrument generally",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tubby": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) fat:",
        "examples": [
          "Our chef was a genial, slightly tubby man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tube": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long cylinder made from plastic, metal, rubber, or glass, especially used for moving or containing liquids or gases:",
        "examples": [
          "Gases produced in the reaction pass through this tube and can then be collected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in biology, any hollow, cylinder-shaped structure in the body that carries air or liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "the bronchial tubes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin container made of soft metal or plastic that is closed at one end and has a small hole at the other, usually with a cover, used for storing thick liquids:",
        "examples": [
          "a tube of toothpaste"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for a can or bottle of beer:",
        "examples": [
          "a tube of lager"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "London's underground train system:",
        "examples": [
          "I got the Tube to Camden Town.",
          "I go to work on the Tube.",
          "a Tube station"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the television:",
        "examples": [
          "What's on the tube this weekend?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, hollow cylinder of plastic, metal, rubber, or glass, used for moving or containing liquids or gases:",
        "examples": [
          "a copper tube",
          "She lay in the hospital, tubes going in and out of her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tube is also one of the body’s hollow cylindrical structures that carries air or liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "bronchial tubes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cylindrical container made of soft metal or plastic which is closed at one end and has a small opening at the other, usually with a cover, and is used for holding thick liquids:",
        "examples": [
          "a tube of toothpaste/ointment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "television:",
        "examples": [
          "What’s on the tube tonight?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the London Underground: the system of trains that run under the ground there:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's get the Tube.",
          "It's quickest to go by Tube.",
          "We decided to meet at Oxford Street Tube station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail completely:",
        "examples": [
          "If sales don't get better soon, the company will go down the tubes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tuberculosis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a serious infectious disease that can attack many parts of a person's body, especially their lungs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an infectious disease that can attack many parts of the body, esp. the lungs",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tubes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long cylinder made from plastic, metal, rubber, or glass, especially used for moving or containing liquids or gases:",
        "examples": [
          "Gases produced in the reaction pass through this tube and can then be collected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in biology, any hollow, cylinder-shaped structure in the body that carries air or liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "the bronchial tubes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, thin container made of soft metal or plastic that is closed at one end and has a small hole at the other, usually with a cover, used for storing thick liquids:",
        "examples": [
          "a tube of toothpaste"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for a can or bottle of beer:",
        "examples": [
          "a tube of lager"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "London's underground train system:",
        "examples": [
          "I got the Tube to Camden Town.",
          "I go to work on the Tube.",
          "a Tube station"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the television:",
        "examples": [
          "What's on the tube this weekend?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, hollow cylinder of plastic, metal, rubber, or glass, used for moving or containing liquids or gases:",
        "examples": [
          "a copper tube",
          "She lay in the hospital, tubes going in and out of her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A tube is also one of the body’s hollow cylindrical structures that carries air or liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "bronchial tubes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cylindrical container made of soft metal or plastic which is closed at one end and has a small opening at the other, usually with a cover, and is used for holding thick liquids:",
        "examples": [
          "a tube of toothpaste/ointment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "television:",
        "examples": [
          "What’s on the tube tonight?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the London Underground: the system of trains that run under the ground there:",
        "examples": [
          "Let's get the Tube.",
          "It's quickest to go by Tube.",
          "We decided to meet at Oxford Street Tube station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail completely:",
        "examples": [
          "If sales don't get better soon, the company will go down the tubes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tubing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "material in the form of a tube or tubes:",
        "examples": [
          "Rubber tubing can perish after a few years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of moving over water or snow sitting on a plastic or rubber ring full of air:",
        "examples": [
          "go tubing Families go tubing in the stream.",
          "When you go tubing, you just sit on a large, well-inflated inner tube and shove off down the slope."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tubs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long plastic, metal, or ceramic container that is filled with water so that you can sit or lie in it to wash your whole body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container large enough for a person to sit in to take a bath",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tubular": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "made in or having the shape of a tube:",
        "examples": [
          "tubular steel"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tuck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push a loose end of a piece of clothing or material into a particular place or position, especially to make it tidy or comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "tuck something into something Should I tuck my shirt into my trousers?",
          "tuck something under something He tucked the bottom of the sheet under the mattress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into a safe or convenient place:",
        "examples": [
          "tuck something in something Tuck your gloves in your pocket so that you don't lose them.",
          "be tucked under She had a doll tucked under her arm.",
          "Eventually I found the certificate tucked under a pile of old bills.",
          "tuck something in Tuck your chair in (= put it so that the seat of it is under the table) so that no one trips over it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold part of your body in a particular position:",
        "examples": [
          "tuck something in/under Stand up straight, tuck your tummy in and tuck your bottom under.",
          "be tucked under She sat with her legs tucked under her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a place that is hidden or where few people go:",
        "examples": [
          "Tucked along/down this alley are some beautiful old houses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow fold sewn into something, especially a piece of material, either for decoration or to change its shape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an operation to remove unwanted fat from a part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "a tummy tuck"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in sports such as diving, gymnastics, or skiing) a position in which you bend your knees and keep them close to your chest:",
        "examples": [
          "This video will show you how to do a standing back tuck.",
          "He began with an inward three and a half somersaults dive with tuck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food, especially sweets and cakes:",
        "examples": [
          "a tuck shop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push the ends clothing or material tightly into place:",
        "examples": [
          "He tucked the sheet under the mattress.",
          "[ M ] Richard needs to tuck in his shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you tuck part of your body, you hold it in a particular position:",
        "examples": [
          "She sat with her legs tucked under her.",
          "[ M ] Tuck your tummy in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into a safe or convenient place:",
        "examples": [
          "She tucked her doll under her arm.",
          "I found the pictures tucked away in a box."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tucked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push a loose end of a piece of clothing or material into a particular place or position, especially to make it tidy or comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "tuck something into something Should I tuck my shirt into my trousers?",
          "tuck something under something He tucked the bottom of the sheet under the mattress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into a safe or convenient place:",
        "examples": [
          "tuck something in something Tuck your gloves in your pocket so that you don't lose them.",
          "be tucked under She had a doll tucked under her arm.",
          "Eventually I found the certificate tucked under a pile of old bills.",
          "tuck something in Tuck your chair in (= put it so that the seat of it is under the table) so that no one trips over it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold part of your body in a particular position:",
        "examples": [
          "tuck something in/under Stand up straight, tuck your tummy in and tuck your bottom under.",
          "be tucked under She sat with her legs tucked under her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a place that is hidden or where few people go:",
        "examples": [
          "Tucked along/down this alley are some beautiful old houses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tucker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "food:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you got any tucker, mate?",
          "a tucker bag"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tuckered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely tired:",
        "examples": [
          "After two hours she was all tuckered out and ready for bed.",
          "He had to find a bench to sit on, the poor, tuckered little guy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tucking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push a loose end of a piece of clothing or material into a particular place or position, especially to make it tidy or comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "tuck something into something Should I tuck my shirt into my trousers?",
          "tuck something under something He tucked the bottom of the sheet under the mattress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into a safe or convenient place:",
        "examples": [
          "tuck something in something Tuck your gloves in your pocket so that you don't lose them.",
          "be tucked under She had a doll tucked under her arm.",
          "Eventually I found the certificate tucked under a pile of old bills.",
          "tuck something in Tuck your chair in (= put it so that the seat of it is under the table) so that no one trips over it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold part of your body in a particular position:",
        "examples": [
          "tuck something in/under Stand up straight, tuck your tummy in and tuck your bottom under.",
          "be tucked under She sat with her legs tucked under her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a place that is hidden or where few people go:",
        "examples": [
          "Tucked along/down this alley are some beautiful old houses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tucks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to push a loose end of a piece of clothing or material into a particular place or position, especially to make it tidy or comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "tuck something into something Should I tuck my shirt into my trousers?",
          "tuck something under something He tucked the bottom of the sheet under the mattress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into a safe or convenient place:",
        "examples": [
          "tuck something in something Tuck your gloves in your pocket so that you don't lose them.",
          "be tucked under She had a doll tucked under her arm.",
          "Eventually I found the certificate tucked under a pile of old bills.",
          "tuck something in Tuck your chair in (= put it so that the seat of it is under the table) so that no one trips over it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hold part of your body in a particular position:",
        "examples": [
          "tuck something in/under Stand up straight, tuck your tummy in and tuck your bottom under.",
          "be tucked under She sat with her legs tucked under her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in a place that is hidden or where few people go:",
        "examples": [
          "Tucked along/down this alley are some beautiful old houses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow fold sewn into something, especially a piece of material, either for decoration or to change its shape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an operation to remove unwanted fat from a part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "a tummy tuck"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in sports such as diving, gymnastics, or skiing) a position in which you bend your knees and keep them close to your chest:",
        "examples": [
          "This video will show you how to do a standing back tuck.",
          "He began with an inward three and a half somersaults dive with tuck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "food, especially sweets and cakes:",
        "examples": [
          "a tuck shop"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push the ends clothing or material tightly into place:",
        "examples": [
          "He tucked the sheet under the mattress.",
          "[ M ] Richard needs to tuck in his shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you tuck part of your body, you hold it in a particular position:",
        "examples": [
          "She sat with her legs tucked under her.",
          "[ M ] Tuck your tummy in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something into a safe or convenient place:",
        "examples": [
          "She tucked her doll under her arm.",
          "I found the pictures tucked away in a box."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tuesday": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Monday and before Wednesday:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll meet at eight on Tuesday.",
          "We always meet on Tuesdays.",
          "The work has to be finished by next Tuesday.",
          "Where were you last Tuesday?",
          "The 29th is a Tuesday, isn't it?",
          "Tuesday morning/afternoon/evening/night"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Monday and before Wednesday",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tuesdays": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Monday and before Wednesday:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll meet at eight on Tuesday.",
          "We always meet on Tuesdays.",
          "The work has to be finished by next Tuesday.",
          "Where were you last Tuesday?",
          "The 29th is a Tuesday, isn't it?",
          "Tuesday morning/afternoon/evening/night"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the day of the week after Monday and before Wednesday",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tufts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a number of short pieces of hair, grass, etc. that grow closely together or are held together near the base:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a few tufts of hair on his chin, but you couldn't really call it a beard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of short pieces of something, such as hair or grass, that grow close together or are held together at the base:",
        "examples": [
          "He had only a few tufts of hair on his chin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tug": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pull something quickly and usually with a lot of force:",
        "examples": [
          "Tom tugged at his mother's arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boat with a powerful engine that can change direction easily and is used to pull large ships into and out of port",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden strong pull on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Feeling a tug at his sleeve, he turned to see Joe beside him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull something quickly with force or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We tugged the sled up the hill.",
          "[ I ] He had to tug hard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tugboat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a boat with a powerful engine which can change direction easily and is used to pull large ships into and out of port",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tugging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tugs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pull something quickly and usually with a lot of force:",
        "examples": [
          "Tom tugged at his mother's arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a boat with a powerful engine that can change direction easily and is used to pull large ships into and out of port",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden strong pull on something:",
        "examples": [
          "Feeling a tug at his sleeve, he turned to see Joe beside him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull something quickly with force or effort:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We tugged the sled up the hill.",
          "[ I ] He had to tug hard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tuition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "teaching, especially when given to a small group or one person, such as in a college or university:",
        "examples": [
          "All students receive tuition in logic and metaphysics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money paid for this type of teaching:",
        "examples": [
          "Few can afford the tuition of $12,000 a semester."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the money paid for being taught, esp. at a college or university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of teaching, especially to small groups of students:",
        "examples": [
          "All students receive tuition in basic maths.",
          "University tuition fees have doubled in the last 5 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money paid by students for courses at universities, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Many students take jobs to pay the tuition for their courses."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tulip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant with a large, brightly coloured, bell-shaped flower on a stem that grows from a bulb, or the flower itself",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant that grows from a bulb and has a large, brightly colored, bell-shaped flower on a stem, or the flower itself",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tulips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant with a large, brightly coloured, bell-shaped flower on a stem that grows from a bulb, or the flower itself",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant that grows from a bulb and has a large, brightly colored, bell-shaped flower on a stem, or the flower itself",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tulle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a light cloth like a net of silk or similar material, used on dresses, to decorate hats, or for particular types of veil",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an informal or child's word for stomach",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tumble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fall quickly and without control:",
        "examples": [
          "I lost my footing and tumbled down the stairs.",
          "At any moment the whole building could tumble down.",
          "He lost his balance and tumbled over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall a lot in value in a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "Share prices tumbled yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in an uncontrolled way, as if falling or likely to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "An excited group of children tumbled out of school/the bus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden fall:",
        "examples": [
          "She took a nasty tumble on her way to work and grazed her arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall or roll quickly and without control:",
        "examples": [
          "Rocks tumbled down the hill.",
          "She lost her balance and tumbled into the mud.",
          "fig. Stock prices tumbled (= quickly lost a lot of value)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go down in amount or value very quickly and suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "tumble to sth (from sth) Its stock has tumbled to $1.62 a share from a high of $14 last week.",
          "tumble 20%/20 points/20 cents December crude oil tumbled 51 cents to $24.34 a barrel.",
          "Stock and bond prices tumbled sharply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden and large reduction in value or amount:",
        "examples": [
          "Financial stocks are expected to take a tumble as interest rates rise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tumbled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall quickly and without control:",
        "examples": [
          "I lost my footing and tumbled down the stairs.",
          "At any moment the whole building could tumble down.",
          "He lost his balance and tumbled over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall a lot in value in a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "Share prices tumbled yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in an uncontrolled way, as if falling or likely to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "An excited group of children tumbled out of school/the bus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tumbler": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a drinking container that does not have a handle or a stem",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tumbleweed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a North American and Australian plant that breaks away from its roots near the ground when it dies, and forms large balls that are rolled around by the wind, or the balls that are formed in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "On the edge of town, tumbleweed rolled past the skeletons of abandoned cars.",
          "The dead tumbleweed breaks off at the stem and, as it tumbles, it sheds thousands of seeds.",
          "On a windy day, litter blows across the parking lot like tumbleweed.",
          "They are now selling the property, where tumbleweeds blow across the courtyard like in some Wild West movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an uncomfortable silence when no one is answering a question or taking part in a conversation, often shown by typing the word \"tumbleweed\" into an online discussion :",
        "examples": [
          "Someone responded with a tumbleweed because I didn't respond within half an hour.",
          "tumbleweed moment Did you ever experience a tumbleweed moment when absolutely no one reacted to something you said?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tumbling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall quickly and without control:",
        "examples": [
          "I lost my footing and tumbled down the stairs.",
          "At any moment the whole building could tumble down.",
          "He lost his balance and tumbled over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fall a lot in value in a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "Share prices tumbled yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move in an uncontrolled way, as if falling or likely to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "An excited group of children tumbled out of school/the bus."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tummy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the stomach, or the lower front part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "a tummy ache"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stomach:",
        "examples": [
          "My tummy hurts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tumor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mass of diseased cells that might become a lump or cause illness:",
        "examples": [
          "They found a malignant tumor in her breast.",
          "a benign tumor",
          "a brain tumor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of cells in the body that grow faster than usual and can cause illness:",
        "examples": [
          "a malignant/benign tumor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tumors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mass of diseased cells that might become a lump or cause illness:",
        "examples": [
          "They found a malignant tumor in her breast.",
          "a benign tumor",
          "a brain tumor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of cells in the body that grow faster than usual and can cause illness:",
        "examples": [
          "a malignant/benign tumor"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tumour": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mass of diseased cells that might become a lump or cause illness:",
        "examples": [
          "They found a malignant tumour in her breast.",
          "a benign tumour",
          "a brain tumour"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tuna": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large fish that lives in warm seas:",
        "examples": [
          "shoals of tuna"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flesh of this fish eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "a can of tuna (fish)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large fish that lives in warm seas, or its flesh eaten as food:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a can of tuna",
          "[ U ] tuna salad"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tundra": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(part of) the very large area of land in North Asia, North America, and northern Europe where, because it is cold, trees do not grow and ground below the surface is permanently frozen:",
        "examples": [
          "Reindeer roam the tundra in large herds.",
          "Few plants grow in tundra regions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of the very large, flat areas of land in northern parts of Asia, North America, and Europe where, because it is cold, trees do not grow and the earth below the surface is permanently frozen",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tune": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of musical notes, especially one that is pleasant and easy to remember:",
        "examples": [
          "He was humming a tune as he dried the dishes.",
          "a theme tune",
          "catchy tune That's a very catchy tune (= easy to remember and pleasant)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "singing or playing notes that are at the right pitch (= level) or that agree with others being sung or played:",
        "examples": [
          "She can't even sing in tune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "singing or playing notes that are at the wrong pitch (= level) or that do not agree with others being sung or played:",
        "examples": [
          "The piano is out of tune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are in tune with people or ideas, you understand or agree with them, and if you are out of tune with them, you do not:",
        "examples": [
          "Much of his success comes from being in tune with what his customers want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to the stated amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The City Council had financed the new building to the tune of over four million pounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a part of a musical instrument so that the instrument produces the correct sounds when played:",
        "examples": [
          "Get into the habit of tuning your guitar every day before you practise.",
          "tune something (up) She tuned (up) her violin before the concert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move the controls on a radio, television, etc. so that it receives programmes broadcast from a particular station:",
        "examples": [
          "tune itself to something Press this button and the video will automatically tune itself to the next channel.",
          "be tuned to His radio is constantly tuned to KROQ-FM, the local rock station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make slight changes to an engine so that it works as well as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "tune (up) an engine The engine needs tuning, but there's nothing wrong with the car.",
          "Could you tune (up) the engine for me, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of musical notes, esp. one that is pleasant and easy to remember; a melody:",
        "examples": [
          "That’s a very pretty tune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being adjusted to the correct pitch (= degree to which a musical note is high or low) :",
        "examples": [
          "This piano is out of tune (= the notes are too high or low).",
          "Paul just can’t sing in tune (= with correctly produced notes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to adjust a musical instrument so the sounds produced are the correct pitch (= degree to which the sound is high or low):",
        "examples": [
          "Tune your guitar before you practice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move the controls on a radio or television set so that it receives programs broadcast from a particular station:",
        "examples": [
          "Tune your radio to 88.3 FM."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the setting of particular parts of an engine so that it works as well as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "The engine needs tuning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a person or organization is in tune with people or ideas, they are able to understand them:",
        "examples": [
          "These new products are in tune with the requirements of a younger market.",
          "His approach to HR is in tune with the new management policies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to talk about how much something costs:",
        "examples": [
          "The organization is funded by the UN to the tune of $30 million.",
          "The company is in debt to the tune of several million Euros."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make small improvements to something so that it is as good as possible for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The project deals with tuning and optimising database performance for a leading UK charity.",
          "They need time to tune the launch of this product.",
          "They provide finely tuned teaching support appropriate to pupils' individual needs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tuned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tuner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a radio or television that allows you to choose the broadcasting station you want to listen to or watch",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a radio that is part of a music system",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device for checking the notes played on a musical instrument so that they can be corrected:",
        "examples": [
          "You can get a basic electronic tuner from any music shop or online.",
          "His bass guitar was out of tune and none of the group had a tuner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a radio or television that allows you to choose the stations you want to listen to or watch",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tunes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of musical notes, especially one that is pleasant and easy to remember:",
        "examples": [
          "He was humming a tune as he dried the dishes.",
          "a theme tune",
          "catchy tune That's a very catchy tune (= easy to remember and pleasant)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "singing or playing notes that are at the right pitch (= level) or that agree with others being sung or played:",
        "examples": [
          "She can't even sing in tune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "singing or playing notes that are at the wrong pitch (= level) or that do not agree with others being sung or played:",
        "examples": [
          "The piano is out of tune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are in tune with people or ideas, you understand or agree with them, and if you are out of tune with them, you do not:",
        "examples": [
          "Much of his success comes from being in tune with what his customers want."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to the stated amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The City Council had financed the new building to the tune of over four million pounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change a part of a musical instrument so that the instrument produces the correct sounds when played:",
        "examples": [
          "Get into the habit of tuning your guitar every day before you practise.",
          "tune something (up) She tuned (up) her violin before the concert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move the controls on a radio, television, etc. so that it receives programmes broadcast from a particular station:",
        "examples": [
          "tune itself to something Press this button and the video will automatically tune itself to the next channel.",
          "be tuned to His radio is constantly tuned to KROQ-FM, the local rock station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make slight changes to an engine so that it works as well as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "tune (up) an engine The engine needs tuning, but there's nothing wrong with the car.",
          "Could you tune (up) the engine for me, please?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of musical notes, esp. one that is pleasant and easy to remember; a melody:",
        "examples": [
          "That’s a very pretty tune."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being adjusted to the correct pitch (= degree to which a musical note is high or low) :",
        "examples": [
          "This piano is out of tune (= the notes are too high or low).",
          "Paul just can’t sing in tune (= with correctly produced notes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to adjust a musical instrument so the sounds produced are the correct pitch (= degree to which the sound is high or low):",
        "examples": [
          "Tune your guitar before you practice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move the controls on a radio or television set so that it receives programs broadcast from a particular station:",
        "examples": [
          "Tune your radio to 88.3 FM."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the setting of particular parts of an engine so that it works as well as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "The engine needs tuning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a person or organization is in tune with people or ideas, they are able to understand them:",
        "examples": [
          "These new products are in tune with the requirements of a younger market.",
          "His approach to HR is in tune with the new management policies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to talk about how much something costs:",
        "examples": [
          "The organization is funded by the UN to the tune of $30 million.",
          "The company is in debt to the tune of several million Euros."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make small improvements to something so that it is as good as possible for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The project deals with tuning and optimising database performance for a leading UK charity.",
          "They need time to tune the launch of this product.",
          "They provide finely tuned teaching support appropriate to pupils' individual needs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tunic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing that fits loosely over a person's body, reaches to the waist or knees, and often has no sleeves:",
        "examples": [
          "a soldier's tunic"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing that fits loosely over a person’s body, reaching to below the waist or to the knees and often worn with a belt",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tuning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way an instrument or a string on an instrument is tuned:",
        "examples": [
          "The tuning on this piano is awful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tunnel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long passage under or through the ground, especially one made by people:",
        "examples": [
          "The train went into the tunnel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the long passage through which football, rugby etc. players walk to get to the pitch",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig a tunnel:",
        "examples": [
          "The decision has not yet been made whether to tunnel under the river or build a bridge over it.",
          "The alternative is to tunnel a route through the mountain.",
          "He was trapped in a collapsed building but managed to tunnel his way out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long passage under or through the earth, esp. one made for vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "The train entered the tunnel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig a tunnel:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Earthworms digest organic matter as they tunnel.",
          "[ T ] The people trapped in the collapsed building had to tunnel their way out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tunnels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long passage under or through the ground, especially one made by people:",
        "examples": [
          "The train went into the tunnel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the long passage through which football, rugby etc. players walk to get to the pitch",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig a tunnel:",
        "examples": [
          "The decision has not yet been made whether to tunnel under the river or build a bridge over it.",
          "The alternative is to tunnel a route through the mountain.",
          "He was trapped in a collapsed building but managed to tunnel his way out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long passage under or through the earth, esp. one made for vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "The train entered the tunnel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dig a tunnel:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Earthworms digest organic matter as they tunnel.",
          "[ T ] The people trapped in the collapsed building had to tunnel their way out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tuppence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "two old or new British pence",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "turban": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a head covering for a man, worn especially by Sikhs, Muslims, and Hindus, made from a long piece of cloth that is wrapped around the top of the head many times",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hat for women in this style",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a head covering made from a long piece of cloth that is wrapped around the head",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "turbine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of machine through which liquid or gas flows and turns a special wheel with blades in order to produce power:",
        "examples": [
          "a steam turbine",
          "a turbine engine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of machine through which liquid or gas flows and turns a special wheel with blades in order to produce power:",
        "examples": [
          "a steam turbine"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of machine in which a wheel is driven by the movement of liquid or gas so that power is produced:",
        "examples": [
          "A one-megawatt turbine can produce enough electricity annually to meet the needs of 700 households.",
          "a gas/water/wind turbine"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "turbulence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state of confusion without any order:",
        "examples": [
          "The era was characterized by political and cultural turbulence.",
          "There are signs of turbulence ahead for the economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong sudden movements within air or water:",
        "examples": [
          "We might be experiencing some turbulence on this flight due to an approaching electrical storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of confusion and lack of order:",
        "examples": [
          "political turbulence",
          "His songs reflect the turbulence of his times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong, uneven currents in air or water:",
        "examples": [
          "The plane ran into some turbulence over the Atlantic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "turbulent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving a lot of sudden changes, arguments, or violence:",
        "examples": [
          "a turbulent marriage",
          "This has been a turbulent week for the administration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Turbulent air or water moves very strongly and suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "The ocean was too turbulent for us to be able to take the boat out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of confusion; lacking order:",
        "examples": [
          "His book discusses the turbulent years of the civil rights struggle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving very strongly and suddenly; having strong, uneven currents:",
        "examples": [
          "Turbulent seas kept us from sailing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "experiencing many problems, disagreements, or changes:",
        "examples": [
          "a turbulent time/period/year The publishing world is going through a turbulent time at the moment.",
          "A turbulent market has caused concern in Congress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "turd": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of solid waste:",
        "examples": [
          "dog turds on the pavement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for someone who you think is unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not doing business with that little turd."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "turds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of solid waste:",
        "examples": [
          "dog turds on the pavement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for someone who you think is unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not doing business with that little turd."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "turf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the surface layer of land on which grass is growing, consisting of the grass and the soil in which its roots grow, or a piece of this that is cut from the ground and is usually rectangular",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport of horse racing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a subject in which a person or group has a lot of knowledge or influence:",
        "examples": [
          "Antiques are very much her turf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area that a group considers its own:",
        "examples": [
          "Judges feel that the courtroom is their private turf.",
          "The gymnastics team won the championship on their home turf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover a piece of land with turf",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a surface layer of land consisting of grass and the earth in which its roots grow:",
        "examples": [
          "Lush turf lined the river’s banks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Turf is also ground cover that looks like grass:",
        "examples": [
          "artificial turf"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area that a person or group considers its own:",
        "examples": [
          "Judges feel that the courtroom is their private turf.",
          "The fight over high-definition TV standards has been a turf war among the electronics, motion picture, and recording industries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of activity in which a person or company has a lot of knowledge and experience and which they believe belongs to them:",
        "examples": [
          "By launching a line in beauty products they are challenging the bigger company on its own turf.",
          "It was an unproductive meeting with everyone simply trying to defend their own turf."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that someone should accept something because it is a necessary part of what they are doing:",
        "examples": [
          "In this job customer complaints come with the turf.",
          "Of the fierce media attention he says: 'It goes with the turf'."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in your own country, town, area, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Export figures are good, but the company is losing sales on home turf."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "turk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person from Turkey",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "turkey": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large bird grown for its meat on farms:",
        "examples": [
          "a wild turkey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flesh of this bird used as food:",
        "examples": [
          "roast turkey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that fails badly:",
        "examples": [
          "His last film was a complete turkey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid or silly person:",
        "examples": [
          "What did you do that for, you turkey?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country in southeastern Europe and Western Asia, whose official name is Türkiye or Republic of Türkiye",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large North American bird grown for food, or the flesh of this bird:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] wild turkeys",
          "[ U ] roast turkey"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "turkeys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large bird grown for its meat on farms:",
        "examples": [
          "a wild turkey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flesh of this bird used as food:",
        "examples": [
          "roast turkey"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that fails badly:",
        "examples": [
          "His last film was a complete turkey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stupid or silly person:",
        "examples": [
          "What did you do that for, you turkey?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a country in southeastern Europe and Western Asia, whose official name is Türkiye or Republic of Türkiye",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large North American bird grown for food, or the flesh of this bird:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] wild turkeys",
          "[ U ] roast turkey"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "turkish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Turkey, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Turkey",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "turks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person from Turkey",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "turmoil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state of confusion, uncertainty, or disorder:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole region is in turmoil.",
          "The country is in a state of political turmoil.",
          "The Stock Exchange is in turmoil following a huge wave of selling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a state of extreme confusion, uncertainty, or lack of order:",
        "examples": [
          "Her mind was in turmoil.",
          "She grew up in the turmoil of the 1960s."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "turnaround": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of time taken for something to happen after a vehicle, an instruction, or an order for goods arrives at a place:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll have to improve the turnaround - three days is too long.",
          "turnaround time Turnaround time for each order is, on average, four days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a business, plan, or system suddenly becomes successful:",
        "examples": [
          "The CEO was responsible for the turnaround in the company's fortunes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any change from one thing to its opposite:",
        "examples": [
          "What a turnaround - they were losing 3–0, they came back to win 4–3."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In basketball, a turnaround shot (= attempt to score a goal) is made by starting with your back facing the basket (= goal) and then turning around to face the basket before taking the shot:",
        "examples": [
          "Scott hit an incredible turnaround jump shot to give the Ducks a 10-point lead."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a positive change; improvement:",
        "examples": [
          "Business was up over 40% in a dramatic turnaround from last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of time that it takes for a piece of work to be done, a product to be supplied, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Management examined ways to speed up turnaround."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a big change that turns a bad situation into a good one:",
        "examples": [
          "The insurance group's focus on new products played a big part in its turnaround.",
          "a turnaround in sth The greatest turnaround in market conditions has been seen in the South East.",
          "a turnaround plan/programme/strategy The troubled insurer announced a turnaround plan to rescue the business."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of time it takes for a truck, plane, etc. to get ready for a return trip:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline's 25-minute turnaround time does not provide sufficient time for basic security checks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "turncoat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who changes from one opinion to an opposite one in a way that shows they are not loyal to people who share the original opinion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose support changes from one side to the opposite side; a traitor",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "turndown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in the amount or success of something, such as a country's economic activity:",
        "examples": [
          "They argued that, because there is an economic turndown, it is just the right time to move to a low-carbon economy.",
          "In the last few weeks the club has seen a turn-down in numbers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone or something is not accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "The reason they gave me for the turndown was that I did not have enough experience.",
          "Turn-downs for the insurance may include anything related to a previous medical condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reduction in business activity in a particular area or in the economy in general:",
        "examples": [
          "A wave of telecoms mergers and acquisitions was triggered across Europe after the dotcom turndown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which you are refused something that you apply for, such as a job or bank loan",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "turned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move in a circle around a fixed point or line:",
        "examples": [
          "turn on The earth turns on its axis once every 24 hours.",
          "She turned on her toes, holding out her skirt.",
          "turn (around) The wheels started to turn (around).",
          "Turn the steering wheel as quickly as you can.",
          "She turned the doorknob and quietly opened the door.",
          "Slowly, I turned the door handle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform a movement in which your body moves around in a circle:",
        "examples": [
          "turn a somersault She turned a full somersault in the air.",
          "turn cartwheels They turned cartwheels down the catwalk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) change the direction in which you are facing or moving:",
        "examples": [
          "Turn right at the traffic lights.",
          "twist and turn The path twists and turns for the next half mile.",
          "We have to turn down/into/up the next road on the right.",
          "Plants tend to turn towards the source of light.",
          "She turned to face him.",
          "turn on your heel He turned on his heel (= turned quickly to face the opposite direction) and left the room.",
          "turn to The person on my left turned to me and whispered \"Not another speech!\"",
          "turn your back (on) His wife tried to speak to him, but he turned his back (on her)/ (= moved so that his back, not his face, was towards her to show his anger).",
          "turn away (from) She turned away (from him) to hide her tears.",
          "the tide turns At about three o'clock, the tide started to turn (= the sea started to come closer to or move away from the beach).",
          "He turned his head to me to listen.",
          "turn something round I'll just turn the car round and go back the way we came.",
          "We watched until the car had turned (= gone around) the corner.",
          "turn something on someone The army turned their guns on (= pointed them at and started to shoot at) the protesters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In cricket, if a ball turns, it changes direction suddenly when it hits the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "On this pitch, the ball turns and our batsmen have had to learn a new technique",
          "The totals became lower as the day wore on, and the ball turned more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move, or to move an object or page, so that a different side or surface is on the top:",
        "examples": [
          "Now turn the page, please, and start work on Exercise 2.",
          "turn something over She turned the vase over to look for the price.",
          "He turned over two or three pages.",
          "turn over She put out the light, turned over (= rolled in order to face in another direction) and went to sleep.",
          "turn to Now turn to (= open the book at) page 23 and look at the first paragraph."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become, change into, or come to be something:",
        "examples": [
          "The weather has suddenly turned cold.",
          "When I refused to pay, he turned nasty.",
          "She turned pale and started to shiver.",
          "The mood of the meeting turned solemn when the extent of the problem became known.",
          "The companies worked well together for a while, but eventually the relationship turned sour (= became bad).",
          "Keele, pop star turned business tycoon, has launched a new range of cosmetics.",
          "turn something into/to something The dry weather turned the soil into/to concrete.",
          "By the end of September, the leaves have started to turn (= become brown).",
          "turn from something to something Her attitude turned from politely interested to enthusiastic during the course of our conversation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become a particular age:",
        "examples": [
          "She turned 18 last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "It's just turned ten o'clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a control to switch a piece of equipment or a power or water supply on or off, or to increase or reduce what it is producing:",
        "examples": [
          "turn something off/out I got into bed, turned off/out the light, and fell asleep.",
          "turn something on Who turned the TV on?",
          "turn something down I asked him to turn down the heating.",
          "turn something up Turn the sound up - I can't hear what they're saying.",
          "turn off The heater turns off (= can be switched off) using this switch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage the muscles in the foot by suddenly twisting it too strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "She turned her ankle on the rocks and had to hobble back to camp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shape a piece of wood while it is attached to a machine that spins it:",
        "examples": [
          "a turned bowl"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "turner": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a book that is so exciting that you want to read it quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "Her latest novel is a real page-turner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "turning": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place, especially a road, track, or path, where you can leave the road you are on:",
        "examples": [
          "Take the third turning on the left after the traffic lights."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "turnip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rounded, white root that is eaten cooked as a vegetable, or the plant that produces it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round, white root that is cooked and eaten as a vegetable, or the plant that produces it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "turnips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rounded, white root that is eaten cooked as a vegetable, or the plant that produces it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a round, white root that is cooked and eaten as a vegetable, or the plant that produces it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "turnoff": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short road that leads from a large road onto a smaller one:",
        "examples": [
          "If you miss the turnoff, you’ll have to go 20 miles to the next exit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "speech, behavior, or some other thing that causes you to lose interest:",
        "examples": [
          "Younger readers find the newspaper’s traditional format a turnoff."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "turnout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number of people who are present at an event, especially the number who go to vote at an election:",
        "examples": [
          "Good weather on polling day should ensure a good turnout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people who are present for an event:",
        "examples": [
          "Considering the rain, there was a good turnout."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In an election, the turnout is the number of people who vote",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people who vote in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "Voter turnout was high.",
          "a 50%/high/low turnout",
          "a big/poor/record turnout"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number of people who are present at an organized event:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a good turnout, more than 100 people showed up.",
          "With the aid of his regular producer, he has maintained his prolific output through variable reviews and inconsistent box-office turnout."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "turnover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of business that a company does in a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "high turnover Large supermarkets have high turnovers (= their goods sell very quickly).",
          "annual turnover The business has an annual turnover of £50,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new people:",
        "examples": [
          "The large number of temporary contracts resulted in a high turnover of staff.",
          "US They've had a lot of turnover at the factory recently."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small cake made from a folded piece of pastry with fruit inside:",
        "examples": [
          "an apple turnover"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as basketball, American football, and rugby, the act of losing control of the ball and having the other team gain possession:",
        "examples": [
          "The Hawks committed a costly turnover in the fourth quarter.",
          "In American football, interceptions and lost fumbles count as turnovers.",
          "turnover ball They could not stop England winning turnover ball at the breakdown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced:",
        "examples": [
          "The high turnover among daycare workers is an ongoing problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of pastry that is folded to contain fruit within it:",
        "examples": [
          "an apple turnover"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that a company gets from sales during a particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "Group turnover rose 2% in the period, compared with last year.",
          "annual/daily/yearly turnover The business has an annual turnover of $350,000.",
          "The company reported a €500,000 loss on turnover of €4.5 million.",
          "overall/total/worldwide turnover Total turnover for the year amounted to £17 billion.",
          "first-half/full-year turnover",
          "high/low/strong turnover"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new employees:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has a staff turnover of around 12% a year.",
          "high/low turnover Private nurseries tend to have a high turnover of staff.",
          "sales force/CEO turnover",
          "forced/voluntary turnover"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rate at which a store sells and replaces its stock:",
        "examples": [
          "fast/high/rapid turnover With the high street's fast turnover, popular fashions often sell out within days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total number and value of shares bought and sold on a stock market in a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "light/heavy turnover The market dropped in heavy turnover.",
          "The Trust will generally not exceed a portfolio turnover rate of 100%."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "turnpike": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a main road that you usually have to pay to use:",
        "examples": [
          "the New Jersey Turnpike"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a main road intended for fast travel, which you usually have to pay to use:",
        "examples": [
          "the New Jersey Turnpike"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "turns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move in a circle around a fixed point or line:",
        "examples": [
          "turn on The earth turns on its axis once every 24 hours.",
          "She turned on her toes, holding out her skirt.",
          "turn (around) The wheels started to turn (around).",
          "Turn the steering wheel as quickly as you can.",
          "She turned the doorknob and quietly opened the door.",
          "Slowly, I turned the door handle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to perform a movement in which your body moves around in a circle:",
        "examples": [
          "turn a somersault She turned a full somersault in the air.",
          "turn cartwheels They turned cartwheels down the catwalk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) change the direction in which you are facing or moving:",
        "examples": [
          "Turn right at the traffic lights.",
          "twist and turn The path twists and turns for the next half mile.",
          "We have to turn down/into/up the next road on the right.",
          "Plants tend to turn towards the source of light.",
          "She turned to face him.",
          "turn on your heel He turned on his heel (= turned quickly to face the opposite direction) and left the room.",
          "turn to The person on my left turned to me and whispered \"Not another speech!\"",
          "turn your back (on) His wife tried to speak to him, but he turned his back (on her)/ (= moved so that his back, not his face, was towards her to show his anger).",
          "turn away (from) She turned away (from him) to hide her tears.",
          "the tide turns At about three o'clock, the tide started to turn (= the sea started to come closer to or move away from the beach).",
          "He turned his head to me to listen.",
          "turn something round I'll just turn the car round and go back the way we came.",
          "We watched until the car had turned (= gone around) the corner.",
          "turn something on someone The army turned their guns on (= pointed them at and started to shoot at) the protesters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In cricket, if a ball turns, it changes direction suddenly when it hits the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "On this pitch, the ball turns and our batsmen have had to learn a new technique",
          "The totals became lower as the day wore on, and the ball turned more."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move, or to move an object or page, so that a different side or surface is on the top:",
        "examples": [
          "Now turn the page, please, and start work on Exercise 2.",
          "turn something over She turned the vase over to look for the price.",
          "He turned over two or three pages.",
          "turn over She put out the light, turned over (= rolled in order to face in another direction) and went to sleep.",
          "turn to Now turn to (= open the book at) page 23 and look at the first paragraph."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become, change into, or come to be something:",
        "examples": [
          "The weather has suddenly turned cold.",
          "When I refused to pay, he turned nasty.",
          "She turned pale and started to shiver.",
          "The mood of the meeting turned solemn when the extent of the problem became known.",
          "The companies worked well together for a while, but eventually the relationship turned sour (= became bad).",
          "Keele, pop star turned business tycoon, has launched a new range of cosmetics.",
          "turn something into/to something The dry weather turned the soil into/to concrete.",
          "By the end of September, the leaves have started to turn (= become brown).",
          "turn from something to something Her attitude turned from politely interested to enthusiastic during the course of our conversation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become a particular age:",
        "examples": [
          "She turned 18 last year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become a particular time:",
        "examples": [
          "It's just turned ten o'clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a control to switch a piece of equipment or a power or water supply on or off, or to increase or reduce what it is producing:",
        "examples": [
          "turn something off/out I got into bed, turned off/out the light, and fell asleep.",
          "turn something on Who turned the TV on?",
          "turn something down I asked him to turn down the heating.",
          "turn something up Turn the sound up - I can't hear what they're saying.",
          "turn off The heater turns off (= can be switched off) using this switch."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage the muscles in the foot by suddenly twisting it too strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "She turned her ankle on the rocks and had to hobble back to camp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shape a piece of wood while it is attached to a machine that spins it:",
        "examples": [
          "a turned bowl"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity or a duty to do something at a particular time or in a particular order, before or after other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Is it my turn yet?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I waited so long for my turn to see the careers adviser that I missed my bus.",
          "turn to It's your turn to do the dishes!",
          "miss a turn In this game if you give the wrong answer you have to miss a turn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a number of people take turns, they do the same thing one after the other:",
        "examples": [
          "We take turns answering the phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one after the other in an agreed order:",
        "examples": [
          "Each of us takes a break in turn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not following the agreed order:",
        "examples": [
          "You are not allowed to play a card out of turn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that causes something to move in a circle round a fixed point:",
        "examples": [
          "Give the screw a couple of turns to make sure it's tight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in the direction in which you are moving or facing:",
        "examples": [
          "make a turn When you see the school on the left, make a right turn.",
          "twists and turns The path was full of twists and turns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "starting to change direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The tide is on the turn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "starting to become better or worse:",
        "examples": [
          "There are fears that the housing market is on the turn.",
          "The world economy would appear to be on the turn.",
          "Some say the club's fortunes might be on the turn.",
          "I had a feeling my luck was on the turn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of food or drink) starting to decay:",
        "examples": [
          "This milk smells funny – I think it's on the turn.",
          "Often the fruit is so ripe that it is on the turn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the point at which something changes or moves in a different direction:",
        "examples": [
          "the turn of the tide"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the middle point in a round of golf, usually after the ninth hole:",
        "examples": [
          "at the turn He was six under at the turn.",
          "reach the turn She reached the turn in 39."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to develop in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "The battle for control of the company took an interesting turn today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly become better or worse:",
        "examples": [
          "Their relationship took a turn for the worse when he lost his job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a stage act or performance:",
        "examples": [
          "The first couple of turns were children singing and dancing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight illness, a strange feeling, or a nervous shock:",
        "examples": [
          "After the accident I started having funny turns.",
          "give someone a turn It gave me quite a turn to see him after all these years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sign above a note in a piece of written music that means four notes, including the note written and notes above and below this note, should be played:",
        "examples": [
          "Ornamental turns are a common feature of baroque music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move or cause something to move in a circle around a central point or line:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The earth turns on its axis once every 24 hours.",
          "[ T ] She turned the doorknob and opened the door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the direction in which you are facing or moving, or to cause someone or something to face or move in a different direction:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] They told us to turn right at the first traffic light.",
          "[ T ] Turn your head this way so that you’re looking right at the camera.",
          "[ I ] I turned to the person next to me and asked her what time it was.",
          "[ T ] The car turned (= went around) the corner.",
          "[ I ] fig. He felt desperate and didn’t know where to turn for help.",
          "[ I ] I turned over (= changed how I was lying) and tried to sleep, but quickly gave up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you turn something or turn something over, you place the surface that was on top on the bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He turned the pages of a magazine.",
          "[ M ] She turned the baby over onto his stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become or cause to become, change, or come to be:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] The weather suddenly turned colder, and it started to rain.",
          "[ I ] By mid-September, the leaves are starting to turn (= change color)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "You say that someone turns a particular color when strong emotion or illness causes that person’s face to appear red, gray, yellow, etc:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] He turned red with embarrassment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Turn is used with times and ages to show that a particular point has been reached or passed:",
        "examples": [
          "[ L ] My little girl just turned six in February."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a control to switch a piece of equipment on or off, or to adjust it to change the amount of what it is producing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ M ] Please turn off/out the lights when you leave.",
          "[ M ] Who turned my computer on/off?",
          "[ M ] Turn the TV down (= make the sound quieter) – it’s too loud.",
          "[ M ] Turn up the volume – I can’t hear what they’re saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to damage the muscles in the foot by suddenly bending it too strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "to turn your ankle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to feel that you are going to vomit, or to cause your stomach to feel this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] The stench made my stomach turn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opportunity or a duty to do something at a particular time or in a particular order, before or after other people:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] It’s your turn to do the grocery shopping."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in the direction in which you are moving or facing:",
        "examples": [
          "Make a left turn at the next traffic light."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of causing something to move in a circle around a fixed point:",
        "examples": [
          "This little wheel will shut off the water if you give it several turns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change into something or make something change into something:",
        "examples": [
          "turn sth into sth These machines can turn a computer design into a 3-D prototype in minutes.",
          "With some wise internet trading, he managed to turn $68,000 into $100,000 in three years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change direction, or to make something change direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The first quarter could see a further decline in retail customers, though executives said they were confident the trend will turn.",
          "turn negative/positive Sales are expected to turn positive in the first quarter of next year.",
          "turn higher/lower"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something the opposite of what it was previously:",
        "examples": [
          "The internet turned the world of flight booking on its head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a profit:",
        "examples": [
          "The business was set up five years ago but is still struggling to turn a profit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find a way of getting something positive out of a bad situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Experienced long-term investors can turn an economic downturn to their advantage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to be involved in something that you were previously involved in:",
        "examples": [
          "He said the country could not turn its back on globalization."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in the way something such as prices, rates, or the economy is behaving:",
        "examples": [
          "It is too early to know whether the economy has reached a turn in the cycle.",
          "take a turn for the better/worse Media stocks took a turn for the better.",
          "bad/downward/upward turn The figures have taken a downward turn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the profit from an investment:",
        "examples": [
          "The shares were picked up by investors looking to make a quick turn on their money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between a trader’s buying price and selling price for particular shares, currencies, etc.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "turnstile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that controls the way into or out of a building, room, or area of land, especially one that you have to pay to enter. It is a post with a number of short poles sticking out from it that have to be pushed round as each person walks through the entrance:",
        "examples": [
          "The number of spectators going through the turnstiles is up from last season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device with waist-high horizontal bars that one person at a time can push around to enter a place, esp. a place that you pay to use:",
        "examples": [
          "More than 18 million visitors have poured through Disneyland’s turnstiles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "turntable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a circular surface on a record player on which the record is played",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a circular surface on which a railway engine is turned around",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment with a flat, round surface that turns a record around while it is being played; a record player",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "turpentine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a clear liquid with a strong smell that burns easily. It is sometimes used in products for removing paint from brushes.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong-smelling, colorless liquid used to thin paint",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "turquoise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bluish-green semi-precious stone that is often used in jewellery",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bluish-green colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "bluish-green in colour:",
        "examples": [
          "the clear turquoise water of the bay"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a blue-green precious stone often used in jewelry",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Turquoise is also a blue-green color.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "turret": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, circular tower that is part of a castle or a large building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a military vehicle that contains a large gun or guns and can be moved to face any direction",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall, circular structure that is part of a castle or other large building",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "turrets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, circular tower that is part of a castle or a large building",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a part of a military vehicle that contains a large gun or guns and can be moved to face any direction",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall, circular structure that is part of a castle or other large building",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "turtle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a reptile that lives in the sea and has a thick shell covering its body into which it can move its head and legs for protection. Turtles come onto land in order to lay their eggs:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of turtles emerged from the waves and crawled across the sand on unsteady flippers.",
          "The world's population of sea turtles has now become dangerously small."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reptile that lives in rivers and lakes and has a thick shell covering its body into which it can move its head and legs for protection. Turtles come onto land in order to lay their eggs:",
        "examples": [
          "Large portions of the river are disappearing, leaving dry gravel beds where mud turtles and minnows once swam.",
          "The snapping turtle is the world's biggest freshwater turtle, and can grow to nearly 100kg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any reptile of the group that includes turtles, terrapins, and tortoises (= reptiles with thick shells that live on land):",
        "examples": [
          "The state is moving to stop a recent increase in the illegal sale of pet turtles.",
          "In some North American regions, the word turtle is used for all three of these reptiles (turtles, terrapins, and tortoises)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn and hide one's face and body when fighting instead of making a lot of punches:",
        "examples": [
          "He had been taunting the defender for the whole game, and then when the guy went to fight him, he turtled.",
          "If you turtle during a fight, you'll be viewed as a coward and lose the respect of other players."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that lives in or near water, having a thick, outer shell that covers and protects its body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "turtleneck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a high, round collar that does not fold over on itself, or a piece of clothing with this type of collar:",
        "examples": [
          "a turtleneck sweater"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a high, round collar that folds over on itself and covers the neck, or a piece of clothing with this type of collar:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd prefer a sweater with a turtleneck.",
          "Why don't you wear your black turtleneck?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a high, round collar that folds over on itself and covers the neck, or a piece of clothing with a collar of this type",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "turtles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a reptile that lives in the sea and has a thick shell covering its body into which it can move its head and legs for protection. Turtles come onto land in order to lay their eggs:",
        "examples": [
          "Thousands of turtles emerged from the waves and crawled across the sand on unsteady flippers.",
          "The world's population of sea turtles has now become dangerously small."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a reptile that lives in rivers and lakes and has a thick shell covering its body into which it can move its head and legs for protection. Turtles come onto land in order to lay their eggs:",
        "examples": [
          "Large portions of the river are disappearing, leaving dry gravel beds where mud turtles and minnows once swam.",
          "The snapping turtle is the world's biggest freshwater turtle, and can grow to nearly 100kg."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any reptile of the group that includes turtles, terrapins, and tortoises (= reptiles with thick shells that live on land):",
        "examples": [
          "The state is moving to stop a recent increase in the illegal sale of pet turtles.",
          "In some North American regions, the word turtle is used for all three of these reptiles (turtles, terrapins, and tortoises)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn and hide one's face and body when fighting instead of making a lot of punches:",
        "examples": [
          "He had been taunting the defender for the whole game, and then when the guy went to fight him, he turtled.",
          "If you turtle during a fight, you'll be viewed as a coward and lose the respect of other players."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an animal that lives in or near water, having a thick, outer shell that covers and protects its body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tuscan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of kale (= a vegetable with dark green curly leaves) that is easier to chew than the usual type:",
        "examples": [
          "Tuscan kale has a sweet taste and a more delicate texture than curly kale.",
          "She mixed Tuscan kale from her garden with mashed potatoes, a little cream, and Parmesan cheese."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tush": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something is stupid or not true",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of your body that you sit on; bottom:",
        "examples": [
          "I slipped on the ice and landed right on my tush!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tusks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of the two long, pointed teeth of some animals such as elephants",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of the two, long, curved teeth that stick out from the mouth of some animals, esp. elephants and walruses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tussled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have difficult disagreements or strong arguments:",
        "examples": [
          "During his twelve years in Congress he has tussled with the chemical, drug and power companies on behalf of the ordinary person.",
          "The residents are still tussling over the ever-scarcer street parking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight with another person using your arms and body:",
        "examples": [
          "The boys started to tussle in the playground."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in writing to represent the sound made to show you disapprove of something, or a word said twice in a humorous way to suggest disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "Tut, it's raining - I'm going to get soaked.",
          "You're late again - tut tut!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a disapproving sound or speak in a disapproving way:",
        "examples": [
          "He walked off, tutting to himself.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Still not out of bed?\" she tutted (= said in a disapproving way)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tutor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a teacher who teaches a child outside of school, especially in order to give the child extra help with a subject he or she finds difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "His parents got him a tutor to help with his maths.",
          "During my illness I was taught by a series of home tutors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a teacher at a British college or university who teaches one student or a small group :",
        "examples": [
          "His tutor encouraged him to use flashcards to help him study new vocabulary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach a child outside of school, especially in order to give the child extra help with a subject he or she finds difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "Oscar tutors our son in maths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a teacher paid to work privately with one student or a small group",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach by working with one student or a small group, esp. one which needs special help:",
        "examples": [
          "Volunteers from the college tutor elementary school children in reading, mathematics, and science."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tutorial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a period of study with a tutor involving one student or a small group",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or involving a tutor (= a private teacher, or someone who teaches or is responsible for a small group of students) or a tutorial (= a period of study with a tutor involving one student or a small group):",
        "examples": [
          "The Oxford tutorial system presents particular personal and intellectual challenges for students.",
          "We are proud of the quality of our teaching and the tutorial support for students."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "that involves teaching:",
        "examples": [
          "At the end of this paper we recommend several good tutorial articles on the topic.",
          "This is a reading tutorial program designed for use by students with learning disabilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of study with a tutor and a small group of students:",
        "examples": [
          "Students only have 8 hours of tutorials a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document or website on a computer that shows you how to use a product in a series of easy stages:",
        "examples": [
          "An online tutorial for the program is available on our website."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tutoring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach a child outside of school, especially in order to give the child extra help with a subject he or she finds difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "Oscar tutors our son in maths."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tutors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a teacher who teaches a child outside of school, especially in order to give the child extra help with a subject he or she finds difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "His parents got him a tutor to help with his maths.",
          "During my illness I was taught by a series of home tutors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a teacher at a British college or university who teaches one student or a small group :",
        "examples": [
          "His tutor encouraged him to use flashcards to help him study new vocabulary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach a child outside of school, especially in order to give the child extra help with a subject he or she finds difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "Oscar tutors our son in maths."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a teacher paid to work privately with one student or a small group",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to teach by working with one student or a small group, esp. one which needs special help:",
        "examples": [
          "Volunteers from the college tutor elementary school children in reading, mathematics, and science."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tuts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in writing to represent the sound made to show you disapprove of something, or a word said twice in a humorous way to suggest disapproval:",
        "examples": [
          "Tut, it's raining - I'm going to get soaked.",
          "You're late again - tut tut!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a disapproving sound or speak in a disapproving way:",
        "examples": [
          "He walked off, tutting to himself.",
          "[ + speech ] \"Still not out of bed?\" she tutted (= said in a disapproving way)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tutu": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very short skirt made of many layers of very thin, stiff material, worn by female ballet dancers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tux": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "What should I wear if the invitation says \"formal attire\" and I don't have a tux?",
          "in a tux He looks great in a tux.",
          "Most of the people there were all dressed up in formal attire - long gowns, tuxes, black ties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "I adopted my tux from a local shelter.",
          "My tux looks so cute with his little black jacket.",
          "Our tux cat lived to be well into her 20's."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tuxedo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a black or white jacket worn at formal social events, or a suit consisting of this type of jacket worn with matching trousers and a bow tie:",
        "examples": [
          "He finally bought a tuxedo when the faculty and his friends persuaded him to go to the prom.",
          "tuxedo jacket He keeps a tuxedo jacket in the back of his car so he can con his way into celebrity parties.",
          "tuxedo suit Soon women began to wear the designer's tuxedo suits.",
          "in a tuxedo He felt he always looked better in a tuxedo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cat that has black or dark fur on its back and sides, and white fur on its chest and the underneath of its body:",
        "examples": [
          "A tuxedo is not a breed of cat but a cat with a particular fur pattern.",
          "The Tuxedo's coat resembles traditional formal evening wear - hence the name.",
          "Typically, tuxedo cats have less white than black in their coats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a pattern of fur in a cat in which the back and sides of the body are a dark colour, usually black, and the chest and underneath of the body are white:",
        "examples": [
          "Cats have colour genes that can produce the tuxedo pattern in the right combination.",
          "A tuxedo cat's parents may not have tuxedo markings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of black jacket, or jacket and pants, worn by men on formal occasions, usually with a bow tie",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tuxedos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a black or white jacket worn at formal social events, or a suit consisting of this type of jacket worn with matching trousers and a bow tie:",
        "examples": [
          "He finally bought a tuxedo when the faculty and his friends persuaded him to go to the prom.",
          "tuxedo jacket He keeps a tuxedo jacket in the back of his car so he can con his way into celebrity parties.",
          "tuxedo suit Soon women began to wear the designer's tuxedo suits.",
          "in a tuxedo He felt he always looked better in a tuxedo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cat that has black or dark fur on its back and sides, and white fur on its chest and the underneath of its body:",
        "examples": [
          "A tuxedo is not a breed of cat but a cat with a particular fur pattern.",
          "The Tuxedo's coat resembles traditional formal evening wear - hence the name.",
          "Typically, tuxedo cats have less white than black in their coats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a pattern of fur in a cat in which the back and sides of the body are a dark colour, usually black, and the chest and underneath of the body are white:",
        "examples": [
          "Cats have colour genes that can produce the tuxedo pattern in the right combination.",
          "A tuxedo cat's parents may not have tuxedo markings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of black jacket, or jacket and pants, worn by men on formal occasions, usually with a bow tie",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tuxes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "What should I wear if the invitation says \"formal attire\" and I don't have a tux?",
          "in a tux He looks great in a tux.",
          "Most of the people there were all dressed up in formal attire - long gowns, tuxes, black ties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "I adopted my tux from a local shelter.",
          "My tux looks so cute with his little black jacket.",
          "Our tux cat lived to be well into her 20's."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tv": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for television:",
        "examples": [
          "We ate in front of (= while watching) the TV.",
          "What's on TV tonight?",
          "You watch too much TV!",
          "TV personalities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for television",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tvs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device shaped like a box with a screen that receives electrical signals and changes them into moving images and sound, or the method or business of sending images and sound by electrical signals:",
        "examples": [
          "a 3D/an HD television",
          "Could you turn the television down?",
          "It's one of the few television programmes that I still watch.",
          "Is there anything good on television tonight?",
          "Clare has worked in television since she left college.",
          "Your problem is that you watch too much television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large box with a viewing screen which receives electrical signals and changes them into moving pictures and sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Most homes have televisions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Television is also the programs that you watch, or the business of broadcasting them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Is there anything interesting on television tonight?",
          "[ U ] Your problem is that you watch too much television."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system of broadcasting images and sound using electrical signals, and the programmes that are shown:",
        "examples": [
          "on (the) television Consumer programmes on the television have enjoyed a rise in popularity.",
          "The ads were first shown on television five years ago.",
          "watch television How much television does the average American watch a week?",
          "It was broadcast on live television.",
          "The company has combined online services with interactive television for the mass market.",
          "digital/satellite/terrestrial television",
          "national/local/network television",
          "television advertising/advertisements/commercials",
          "a television network/channel/station",
          "television audiences/viewers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "twain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "two",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "twat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for a vagina",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a stupid or unpleasant person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tweak": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change something slightly, especially in order to make it more correct, effective, or suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "The software is pretty much there - it just needs a little tweaking.",
          "You just need to tweak the last paragraph and then it's done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull and twist something with a small sudden movement:",
        "examples": [
          "Standing in front of the mirror she tweaked a strand of hair into place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight change to something, especially in order to make it more correct, effective, or suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "We make tweaks to the menu as needed.",
          "Experts say the system could be improved with a few tweaks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small sudden twist or pull of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave the boy's nose a tweak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change slightly, esp. in order to make something more effective or correct:",
        "examples": [
          "Writers and producers kept tweaking the script even as the movie was being shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull and twist something:",
        "examples": [
          "He jumped when she tweaked his ear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make small changes to something in order to finish or improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "The contract needs a little tweaking but it's almost there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small change to something to finish or improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "give sth a tweak They give it a little tweak and it's that much better.",
          "last-minute/minor tweaks"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tweaked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something slightly, especially in order to make it more correct, effective, or suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "The software is pretty much there - it just needs a little tweaking.",
          "You just need to tweak the last paragraph and then it's done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull and twist something with a small sudden movement:",
        "examples": [
          "Standing in front of the mirror she tweaked a strand of hair into place."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tweaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change something slightly, especially in order to make it more correct, effective, or suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "The software is pretty much there - it just needs a little tweaking.",
          "You just need to tweak the last paragraph and then it's done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull and twist something with a small sudden movement:",
        "examples": [
          "Standing in front of the mirror she tweaked a strand of hair into place."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tweaks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change something slightly, especially in order to make it more correct, effective, or suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "The software is pretty much there - it just needs a little tweaking.",
          "You just need to tweak the last paragraph and then it's done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull and twist something with a small sudden movement:",
        "examples": [
          "Standing in front of the mirror she tweaked a strand of hair into place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight change to something, especially in order to make it more correct, effective, or suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "We make tweaks to the menu as needed.",
          "Experts say the system could be improved with a few tweaks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small sudden twist or pull of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave the boy's nose a tweak."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change slightly, esp. in order to make something more effective or correct:",
        "examples": [
          "Writers and producers kept tweaking the script even as the movie was being shot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull and twist something:",
        "examples": [
          "He jumped when she tweaked his ear."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make small changes to something in order to finish or improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "The contract needs a little tweaking but it's almost there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small change to something to finish or improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "give sth a tweak They give it a little tweak and it's that much better.",
          "last-minute/minor tweaks"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tweed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick material made from wool of several different colours:",
        "examples": [
          "a tweed jacket",
          "a tweed skirt and sensible shoes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes made from tweed, especially a jacket and matching trousers/skirt:",
        "examples": [
          "He wore tweeds and smoked a pipe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thick, rough material woven from wool and used in clothing, esp. suits and coats:",
        "examples": [
          "a gray tweed jacket"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tweet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short, high sound made by a bird",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short remark or piece of information published on the social media service formerly called Twitter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a bird tweets, it makes a short, high sound:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the baby birds tweeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publish a short remark or piece of information on the social media service formerly called Twitter:",
        "examples": [
          "tweet that He tweeted that he was just about to meet the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message put on Twitter to let people know what you are doing, thinking, feeling, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The programme received over 20,000 tweets on the issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate on Twitter using quick short messages:",
        "examples": [
          "Many famous people tweet regularly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tweeted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short, high sound made by a bird",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short remark or piece of information published on the social media service formerly called Twitter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a bird tweets, it makes a short, high sound:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the baby birds tweeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publish a short remark or piece of information on the social media service formerly called Twitter:",
        "examples": [
          "tweet that He tweeted that he was just about to meet the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message put on Twitter to let people know what you are doing, thinking, feeling, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The programme received over 20,000 tweets on the issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate on Twitter using quick short messages:",
        "examples": [
          "Many famous people tweet regularly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tweeting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short, high sound made by a bird",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short remark or piece of information published on the social media service formerly called Twitter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a bird tweets, it makes a short, high sound:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the baby birds tweeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publish a short remark or piece of information on the social media service formerly called Twitter:",
        "examples": [
          "tweet that He tweeted that he was just about to meet the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message put on Twitter to let people know what you are doing, thinking, feeling, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The programme received over 20,000 tweets on the issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate on Twitter using quick short messages:",
        "examples": [
          "Many famous people tweet regularly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tweets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a short, high sound made by a bird",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short remark or piece of information published on the social media service formerly called Twitter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a bird tweets, it makes a short, high sound:",
        "examples": [
          "We could hear the baby birds tweeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publish a short remark or piece of information on the social media service formerly called Twitter:",
        "examples": [
          "tweet that He tweeted that he was just about to meet the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a message put on Twitter to let people know what you are doing, thinking, feeling, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The programme received over 20,000 tweets on the issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate on Twitter using quick short messages:",
        "examples": [
          "Many famous people tweet regularly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tweezers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small piece of equipment made of two narrow strips of metal joined at one end. It is used to pull out hairs or to pick up small objects by pressing the two strips of metal together with the fingers:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of tweezers",
          "eyebrow tweezers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small device having two narrow, metal sides joined at one end and open at the other, used to hold or pull a small thing, such as a hair, by pressing the two sides until the open ends come together on the thing to be held:",
        "examples": [
          "He tried to get the splinter out with tweezers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "twelfth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "12th written as a word:",
        "examples": [
          "Our next meeting is on the twelfth (of May)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of twelve equal parts of something:",
        "examples": [
          "An inch is one twelfth of a foot."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a person or thing) coming immediately after the eleventh and before all others:",
        "examples": [
          "She finished twelfth in her age group.",
          "[ C ] We will arrive on the twelfth of December."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A twelfth is one of twelve equal parts of something.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "twelve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 12:",
        "examples": [
          "The cafeteria opens for lunch at twelve (o'clock).",
          "a twelve-seater minibus"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "12:",
        "examples": [
          "Casey is twelve.",
          "a twelve-volume set"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Twelve can also mean twelve o’clock.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "twenties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A person's twenties are the period in which they are aged between 20 and 29:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd guess she's in her twenties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the range of temperature between 20° and 29°:",
        "examples": [
          "The temperature is expected to be in the twenties tomorrow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the decade (= period of ten years) between 20 and 29 in any century, usually 1920–1929 or 2020–2029:",
        "examples": [
          "She was born in the twenties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the numbers 20 through 29:",
        "examples": [
          "Temperatures were in the twenties (= between 20° and 29°).",
          "Both of our children are now in their twenties (= between 20 and 29 years old)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The twenties are the years between 1920 and 1929.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "twentieth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "20th written as a word",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of 20 equal parts of something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the position of) the number 20 in a series; 20th:",
        "examples": [
          "This is our twentieth wedding anniversary.",
          "[ C ] The meeting is on the twentieth of November."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A twentieth is one of twenty equal parts of something.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "twenty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number 20:",
        "examples": [
          "nineteen, twenty, twenty-one",
          "space for twenty people"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "20:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s twenty years old.",
          "a twenty-story building"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "twerp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "twice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "two times:",
        "examples": [
          "I've already asked him twice.",
          "The post comes twice daily (= two times every day).",
          "There are twice as many houses in this area as there used to be.",
          "The state is at least twice as big as England.",
          "He's twice her size (= much bigger than she is)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "two times:",
        "examples": [
          "Take the medicine twice a day.",
          "I’ve already asked him twice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "twig": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, thin branch of a tree or bush, especially one removed from the tree or bush and without any leaves:",
        "examples": [
          "We collected dry twigs to start the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly realize something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] Then he twigged what I meant.",
          "She's six months pregnant, and he still hasn't twigged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, thin branch of a tree or bush, esp. one removed from the tree or bush and without any leaves:",
        "examples": [
          "We gathered some dry twigs to start the fire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "twigs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small, thin branch of a tree or bush, especially one removed from the tree or bush and without any leaves:",
        "examples": [
          "We collected dry twigs to start the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly realize something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] Then he twigged what I meant.",
          "She's six months pregnant, and he still hasn't twigged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, thin branch of a tree or bush, esp. one removed from the tree or bush and without any leaves:",
        "examples": [
          "We gathered some dry twigs to start the fire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "twilight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the period just before it becomes completely dark in the evening:",
        "examples": [
          "the twilight I could make out a dark figure in the twilight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the final part of a period:",
        "examples": [
          "in the twilight of something I knew him when he was in the twilight of his career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a way of life that involves illegal or immoral activities, and is on the edge of normal society:",
        "examples": [
          "twilight existence The remaining inhabitants of this once-prosperous town have got used to a twilight existence.",
          "twilight world Leaving a secure job for the twilight world of pop music may have been a mistake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the low level of light when it is late in the day, just before the darkness of night, or this period of the day",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. Twilight is also any late period, when the end of something is near:",
        "examples": [
          "The book presents a compelling portrait of the singer in the twilight of her career."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "twin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of two children born to the same mother on the same occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "My sister has twin sons.",
          "a twin sister"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of two very similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "The two countries are often regarded as economic twins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe two similar things that are a pair:",
        "examples": [
          "twin towers",
          "a car with twin exhausts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "He has managed to combine his twin obsessions of detective stories and rock music in his new radio programme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something together with something else, especially because they work well as a pair:",
        "examples": [
          "She twins a shimmering silk blouse with a dark wool skirt.",
          "Try twinning chores with pleasant rewards - for example, walking the dog to the pub.",
          "The cover of the book shows twinned images of Piccadilly Circus and the New York skyline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two towns, organizations, etc. are twinned, or one is twinned with the other, a connection or special relationship is established between them:",
        "examples": [
          "Cambridge is twinned with Heidelberg.",
          "The two cities have been twinned since 1966.",
          "Elite universities were twinned with inner city schools in an effort to increase their intake of students from less privileged backgrounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of two children born to the same mother on the same occasion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Twin is used of two things that are the same or similar:",
        "examples": [
          "twin engines/towers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "twinkle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of light or a shiny surface) to shine repeatedly strongly then weakly, as if flashing on and off very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "The lights of the town twinkled in the distance.",
          "The stars twinkled in the clear sky.",
          "His brown eyes twinkled behind the gold-rimmed glasses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of twinkling:",
        "examples": [
          "the twinkle of the stars/lights/diamonds",
          "He was holding the phone with a mischievous twinkle in his eye (= expression of amusement)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of light) to shine brightly and then less brightly, as if quickly flashing on and off:",
        "examples": [
          "Stars twinkled in the clear night sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone whose eyes twinkle has a bright, intelligent expression:",
        "examples": [
          "His eyes twinkled with mischief."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flash of light, shining brightly and then less brightly:",
        "examples": [
          "We could see the twinkle of lights across the bay",
          "I know that twinkle in your eye means trouble!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "twinkling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very short time:",
        "examples": [
          "I shall be there in a twinkling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shining with a light that is bright and then less bright:",
        "examples": [
          "a mass of twinkling stars",
          "twinkling eyes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "twinkly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that shines in an attractive way:",
        "examples": [
          "Stand out at the party in this pretty twinkly top!",
          "twinkly eyes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who is friendly and who smiles a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "a twinkly old lady"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "twins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of two children born to the same mother on the same occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "My sister has twin sons.",
          "a twin sister"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of two very similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "The two countries are often regarded as economic twins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe two similar things that are a pair:",
        "examples": [
          "twin towers",
          "a car with twin exhausts"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "He has managed to combine his twin obsessions of detective stories and rock music in his new radio programme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put something together with something else, especially because they work well as a pair:",
        "examples": [
          "She twins a shimmering silk blouse with a dark wool skirt.",
          "Try twinning chores with pleasant rewards - for example, walking the dog to the pub.",
          "The cover of the book shows twinned images of Piccadilly Circus and the New York skyline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If two towns, organizations, etc. are twinned, or one is twinned with the other, a connection or special relationship is established between them:",
        "examples": [
          "Cambridge is twinned with Heidelberg.",
          "The two cities have been twinned since 1966.",
          "Elite universities were twinned with inner city schools in an effort to increase their intake of students from less privileged backgrounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "either of two children born to the same mother on the same occasion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Twin is used of two things that are the same or similar:",
        "examples": [
          "twin engines/towers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "twirl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to turn something quickly several times:",
        "examples": [
          "He twirled the ribbon around the stick.",
          "He twirled his umbrella as he walked.",
          "She twirled her baton high in the air as she led the parade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a sudden quick turn or set of turns in a circle:",
        "examples": [
          "She danced and twirled across the room.",
          "The dancers hopped and wiggled and twirled around the stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving something a quick turn or set of turns, or of suddenly turning quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "She did a twirl in her new skirt.",
          "He gave a twirl of his cane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn in a circle, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Skaters leapt and twirled on the ice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "twirling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the action or skill of spinning a baton",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "twirls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to turn something quickly several times:",
        "examples": [
          "He twirled the ribbon around the stick.",
          "He twirled his umbrella as he walked.",
          "She twirled her baton high in the air as she led the parade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a sudden quick turn or set of turns in a circle:",
        "examples": [
          "She danced and twirled across the room.",
          "The dancers hopped and wiggled and twirled around the stage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving something a quick turn or set of turns, or of suddenly turning quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "She did a twirl in her new skirt.",
          "He gave a twirl of his cane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn in a circle, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] Skaters leapt and twirled on the ice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "twist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to turn something, especially repeatedly, or to turn or wrap one thing around another:",
        "examples": [
          "twist and turn The path twists and turns for over a mile.",
          "She sat there nervously twisting the ring around on her finger.",
          "She twisted her head (round) so she could see what was happening.",
          "Twist the rope tightly round that post over there."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you twist a part of your body, such as your ankle, you injure it by suddenly turning it:",
        "examples": [
          "She slipped on the ice and twisted her knee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change information so that it gives the message you want it to give, especially in a way that is dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "This report shows how she twisted the truth to claim successes where none, in fact, existed.",
          "You're twisting my words - that's not what I said at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of twisting something:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave the cap another twist to make sure it was tight.",
          "an Elvis-style twist of the hips"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the shape of or a piece of something that has been twisted:",
        "examples": [
          "twist of Long twists of grey hair fell over her face.",
          "a twist of lemon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tight bend:",
        "examples": [
          "twists and turns a path with many twists and turns"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports such as diving and gymnastics, a movement in which a person turns their whole body while in the air :",
        "examples": [
          "The dive includes two-and-a-half somersaults with two-and-a-half twists.",
          "Gymnasts perform a series of turns, twists, and somersaults on the trampoline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in the way in which something happens:",
        "examples": [
          "take a twist The story took a surprise twist today with media reports that the doctor had resigned.",
          "latest twist The incident was the latest twist in the continuing saga of fraud and high scandal in banks and stock brokerages.",
          "twist of fate/fortune But for a cruel twist of fate/fortune, he could now be running his own business.",
          "twist in/to There's an unexpected twist in/to the plot towards the end of the film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a complicated situation or plan of action:",
        "examples": [
          "twists and turns the twists and turns of fate",
          "It has proved very difficult to unravel the twists and turns and contradictions of the evidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dance in which people stay in one place and twist their bodies from side to side to music",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hairstyle in which the hair is divided into many sections, then each section divided into two parts that are twisted around each other to form a type of braid:",
        "examples": [
          "She went to the salon and had her hair done up in twists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn repeatedly, or to combine thin lengths of a material by turning or wrapping:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] A river twists through the valley.",
          "[ I ] Vines twisted around the trunk of the old tree."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you twist a part of your body, you hurt it by turning it awkwardly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He twisted his knee in the game on Saturday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the meaning of facts or a statement; distort:",
        "examples": [
          "You’re twisting my words – that’s not what I meant at all.",
          "During the trial, lawyers twisted the truth to gain the jury’s sympathy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of twisting or turning repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "The path wound its way down the hill in a series of twists.",
          "One more twist should tighten the cover."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A twist can also be something that has been twisted:",
        "examples": [
          "She added a twist of lemon to her cola."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unexpected change:",
        "examples": [
          "The incident was the latest twist in the story of the robbery.",
          "Walnuts give a new twist to regular banana bread."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "twisted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "bent so that the original shape is changed or destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "a twisted tree trunk",
          "twisted metal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "injured slightly by being bent:",
        "examples": [
          "It was nothing serious - just a twisted ankle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange and slightly unpleasant or cruel:",
        "examples": [
          "The letter was clearly the product of a twisted mind.",
          "The experience had left her bitter and twisted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unusual and strange; perverse:",
        "examples": [
          "The letter was clearly written by someone with a twisted mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bent so that the original shape is changed or destroyed; turned in an awkward way:",
        "examples": [
          "He missed the first game of the season because of a twisted ankle."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "twister": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dangerous wind storm; a tornado",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "twisting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a lot of turns or changes of direction:",
        "examples": [
          "a twisting country road"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of persuading a client to replace their insurance product when it is unnecessary just in order to earn more commission",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "twists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a hairstyle in which the hair is divided into many sections, then each section divided into two parts that are twisted around each other to form a type of braid:",
        "examples": [
          "She went to the salon and had her hair done up in twists.",
          "Twists are considered a protective hairstyle that helps to prevent knots and tangles in naturally curly hair.",
          "Twists usually stay in for between two and six weeks.",
          "Add natural oils to your twists to keep them looking their best.",
          "Be very careful if you wash your twists in the shower."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "twisty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A twisty road, path, etc. has many turns:",
        "examples": [
          "They rode their bikes on the twisty back roads around Bear Mountain.",
          "The route up the mountain is twisty and vertiginous, though now it is well protected by railings.",
          "The kids loved the twisty flumes at the pool."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "bent into curves:",
        "examples": [
          "plants with twisty stems",
          "Modern radishes can be white, long, and twisty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the plot (= story) of a book, film, play, etc.) very complicated, with many surprising events or unexpected developments:",
        "examples": [
          "The drama has never had a big audience because its twisty espionage plot is too hard to follow.",
          "This is a top-notch thriller that is so twisty you may forget to breathe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "twit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "He's such a twit!",
          "You stupid twit!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person you think is stupid or foolish",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "twitch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(to cause) to make a sudden small movement with a part of the body, usually without intending to:",
        "examples": [
          "He tried to suppress a smile but felt the corner of his mouth twitch.",
          "She twitched her nose like a rabbit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give something a sudden light pull:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll feel something twitch the line when you get a fish."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that curtains twitch, you mean that someone is very interested in what their neighbours (= people who live near them) are doing and tries to find out by looking out of the window without being seen:",
        "examples": [
          "It is easy to imagine the curtains twitching furiously when a young couple moved into the area and refused to clip their hedges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be very interested in what your neighbours (= people who live near you) are doing and try to find out by looking out of the window without being seen:",
        "examples": [
          "Who needs to twitch curtains, when the neighbours are performing on the front lawn with spotlights and a backing band?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden small, usually unintentional, movement of a part of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "I have a twitch in the corner of my eye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sudden light pull or movement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a short and sudden movement, or to cause part of your body to move suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She saw his mouth twitch into a little smile that disappeared almost at once."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "twitching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the slight sudden movement of a part of the body, usually when this is unintentional:",
        "examples": [
          "I was suffering from dizziness, numbness, extreme twitching in one side of my body, and fatigue.",
          "twitching of The twitching of facial muscles is a common symptom of the condition.",
          "These muscular twitchings gradually spread and may involve the whole body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of birdwatching (= watching wild birds in their natural environment as a hobby), especially when this involves trying to see birds that are rare in a particular area, and being willing to travel long distances to do this :",
        "examples": [
          "Twitching is the pursuit and observation of rare birds, which for many people becomes a total obsession.",
          "go twitching For a fun day out, you could go twitching in the wetlands."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "twits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "He's such a twit!",
          "You stupid twit!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person you think is stupid or foolish",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "twitter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a bird) to make a series of short, high sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "I was woken up by a bird twittering just outside my window.",
          "The only sounds were the birds twittering and chirping in the trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk quickly and nervously in a high voice, saying very little of importance or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "twitter on She comes in here when I'm trying to work and just twitters on about nothing.",
          "The old ladies were twittering in the reception area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publish a short remark or piece of information on the social media service formerly called Twitter:",
        "examples": [
          "I twittered during the race so that my girlfriend knew where I was and so that people at home could follow me.",
          "People have Twittered the birth of their children, getting into college and have even proposed marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of short, high sounds made by a bird:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard the faint twitter of birds.",
          "The twitters and chirps from the treetops grew louder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the former name of a social media service where people or organizations can publish short remarks or pieces of information, and where you can see information published by people or organizations that you choose. It is now called X:",
        "examples": [
          "follow someone on Twitter I always read her column, and I follow her on Twitter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the name of a social networking site on the internet for communicating with people quickly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "twittering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a series of short, high sounds made by a bird:",
        "examples": [
          "They were soothed by the gentle rush of wind, the lapping of water and the twittering of birds.",
          "The chatter rose like the twitterings of starlings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of talking quickly and nervously, saying things of very little importance or interest, or something that is said in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The chief executive bursts into the room and the twittering stops.",
          "I'll just ignore his ridiculous twitterings about me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of publishing something on the social media service formerly called Twitter, or something that is published:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't forget that in this age of texting, twittering, and blogs, there still are small companies that don't offer their wares online.",
          "Many people follow his twitterings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a bird or a musical instrument, making a series of short, high sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "We fell asleep to the muted sounds of twittering birds and the soft rustle of the leaves.",
          "the sound of the twittering flutes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "talking quickly and nervously, saying things of very little importance or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "She admitted she was only too keen to leave behind the twittering gossips of Oxford."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using the social media service formerly called Twitter:",
        "examples": [
          "Once the weekend had passed, the Twittering Mums were moving on to new tweets.",
          "You need to get off Twitter. Your twittering days are done."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "twitters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a bird) to make a series of short, high sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "I was woken up by a bird twittering just outside my window.",
          "The only sounds were the birds twittering and chirping in the trees."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk quickly and nervously in a high voice, saying very little of importance or interest:",
        "examples": [
          "twitter on She comes in here when I'm trying to work and just twitters on about nothing.",
          "The old ladies were twittering in the reception area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to publish a short remark or piece of information on the social media service formerly called Twitter:",
        "examples": [
          "I twittered during the race so that my girlfriend knew where I was and so that people at home could follow me.",
          "People have Twittered the birth of their children, getting into college and have even proposed marriage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of short, high sounds made by a bird:",
        "examples": [
          "We heard the faint twitter of birds.",
          "The twitters and chirps from the treetops grew louder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the former name of a social media service where people or organizations can publish short remarks or pieces of information, and where you can see information published by people or organizations that you choose. It is now called X:",
        "examples": [
          "follow someone on Twitter I always read her column, and I follow her on Twitter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the name of a social networking site on the internet for communicating with people quickly",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "twos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an exchange of passes between two football players, with one player passing the ball to another who then passes it quickly back to the first player:",
        "examples": [
          "Sinton played a one-two with Holloway before scoring."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tycoon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has succeeded in business or industry and has become very rich and powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "a business/property/shipping tycoon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has achieved great success in business and is very wealthy and powerful",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very successful business person who is rich and powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "a business/media/property tycoon",
          "an oil/a shipping tycoon"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of tie",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "present participle of tie",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tylenol": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a common drug in the US that reduces pain:",
        "examples": [
          "I was taking Tylenol for my arthritis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "type": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular group of people or things that share similar characteristics and form a smaller division of a larger set:",
        "examples": [
          "type of There were so many different types of bread that I didn't know which to buy.",
          "What type of clothes does she wear?",
          "It was dark so I didn't notice what type of car it was.",
          "He's the type of man you could take home to your mother.",
          "He's very attractive, if you like the blond, athletic type.",
          "type of thing They sell dried flowers and baskets and that type of thing.",
          "We have a range of moisturizers for all different skin types.",
          "She was young and she was wearing student-type clothes, so I assumed she was studying here.",
          "He took me to a bar full of actor types trying to get noticed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who seems to represent a particular group of people, having all the qualities that you usually connect with that group:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn't use fully rounded characters in his plays - he uses types."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the type of person that someone thinks is attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a nice enough guy - he's just not my type."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the style and size of printed letters used in a piece of printed writing such as in a newspaper, book, or article:",
        "examples": [
          "Use bold type for your headings.",
          "The software allows you to choose from over 20 styles of typeface."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write using a machine, either a computer keyboard or a typewriter:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked me to type a couple of letters.",
          "He can type very quickly.",
          "type away I was typing away into the early hours of the morning just to get it done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the characteristics of a group of people or things that set them apart from other people or things, or people, things, or groups that share particular characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m more comfortable in jeans and T-shirts, and that type of thing.",
          "We have makeup for all different types of skin.",
          "Grant’s my type of guy – strong and cool – but Willie’s not my type at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "printed letters and symbols, or small pieces of metal with the shapes of letters and symbols on them that were used in the past in printing:",
        "examples": [
          "In big bold type, the headline announced the winner of the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write using a keyboard:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I never learned how to type.",
          "[ T ] He typed the report yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write using a computer keyboard or a typewriter:",
        "examples": [
          "How fast can you type?",
          "type sth into sth Typing a word into the search box will bring up a number of related results.",
          "I need you to type a letter for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "typed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write using a machine, either a computer keyboard or a typewriter:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked me to type a couple of letters.",
          "He can type very quickly.",
          "type away I was typing away into the early hours of the morning just to get it done."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "types": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular group of people or things that share similar characteristics and form a smaller division of a larger set:",
        "examples": [
          "type of There were so many different types of bread that I didn't know which to buy.",
          "What type of clothes does she wear?",
          "It was dark so I didn't notice what type of car it was.",
          "He's the type of man you could take home to your mother.",
          "He's very attractive, if you like the blond, athletic type.",
          "type of thing They sell dried flowers and baskets and that type of thing.",
          "We have a range of moisturizers for all different skin types.",
          "She was young and she was wearing student-type clothes, so I assumed she was studying here.",
          "He took me to a bar full of actor types trying to get noticed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who seems to represent a particular group of people, having all the qualities that you usually connect with that group:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn't use fully rounded characters in his plays - he uses types."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the type of person that someone thinks is attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a nice enough guy - he's just not my type."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the style and size of printed letters used in a piece of printed writing such as in a newspaper, book, or article:",
        "examples": [
          "Use bold type for your headings.",
          "The software allows you to choose from over 20 styles of typeface."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write using a machine, either a computer keyboard or a typewriter:",
        "examples": [
          "She asked me to type a couple of letters.",
          "He can type very quickly.",
          "type away I was typing away into the early hours of the morning just to get it done."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the characteristics of a group of people or things that set them apart from other people or things, or people, things, or groups that share particular characteristics:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m more comfortable in jeans and T-shirts, and that type of thing.",
          "We have makeup for all different types of skin.",
          "Grant’s my type of guy – strong and cool – but Willie’s not my type at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "printed letters and symbols, or small pieces of metal with the shapes of letters and symbols on them that were used in the past in printing:",
        "examples": [
          "In big bold type, the headline announced the winner of the election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write using a keyboard:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I never learned how to type.",
          "[ T ] He typed the report yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to write using a computer keyboard or a typewriter:",
        "examples": [
          "How fast can you type?",
          "type sth into sth Typing a word into the search box will bring up a number of related results.",
          "I need you to type a letter for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "typewriter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine with keys that you press to produce letters and numbers on paper:",
        "examples": [
          "He still uses an old typewriter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine for putting print on a page, operated with keys",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine with keys that you press to print letters and numbers on paper:",
        "examples": [
          "Typewriters were commonly used to type letters before computers were around."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "typewriters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine with keys that you press to produce letters and numbers on paper:",
        "examples": [
          "He still uses an old typewriter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine for putting print on a page, operated with keys",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine with keys that you press to print letters and numbers on paper:",
        "examples": [
          "Typewriters were commonly used to type letters before computers were around."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "typhoid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an infectious disease spread by dirty water and food, causing a high body temperature, red spots on the upper body, severe pains in the bowels, and sometimes death",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an infectious disease spread by bacteria, esp. in water and food, causing fever and severe pain in the bowels",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "typhoon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a violent wind that has a circular movement, found in the West Pacific Ocean:",
        "examples": [
          "The 169,000-ton vessel went down during a typhoon in the South China Sea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of violent storm with strong circular winds that happens esp. in the Pacific Ocean",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "typhus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an infectious disease spread by lice (= small insects that live on the body) causing a high body temperature, severe pains in the head, and purple spots on the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an infectious disease caused by organisms carried by lice and causing fever, severe pain in the head, and dark red spots on the body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "typical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing all the characteristics that you would usually expect from a particular group of things:",
        "examples": [
          "I must look like the typical tourist with my shorts and my camera.",
          "This kind of hot and spicy food is very typical of the food in the south of the country.",
          "Typical symptoms would include severe headaches, vomiting and dizziness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing all the bad characteristics that you expect from someone or something, often in a way that is annoying:",
        "examples": [
          "It's just typical of Dan to spend all that money on the equipment and then lose interest two months later.",
          "\"He called at the last minute to say he wasn't coming.\" \"Typical!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing the characteristics of a particular kind of person or thing:",
        "examples": [
          "He looked like the typical tourist with his camera and baseball cap.",
          "This dish is typical of Southern cooking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disapproving Typical also means behaving as you would expect:",
        "examples": [
          "\"He called to say he wasn’t coming.\" \"Typical! You can’t rely on Michael for anything!\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "typically": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows all the characteristics that you would expect from the stated person, thing, or group:",
        "examples": [
          "She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is typically English.",
          "Paul, in his typically blunt manner, told him he wasn't interested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when you are giving an average or usual example of a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Typically, a doctor will see about 30 patients a day.",
          "Tickets for these events will typically cost around thirty dollars."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that shows the characteristics of a particular kind of person or thing, or gives a usual example of a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s a typically American town.",
          "I typically go running at lunchtime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "typing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using a computer keyboard or a typewriter to produce documents or text:",
        "examples": [
          "It's the usual boring secretarial job - typing and filing.",
          "a typing error"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of pressing keys on a computer or typewriter keyboard in order to produce letters or numbers on paper:",
        "examples": [
          "I need you to do some typing for me.",
          "My typing speed is 55 words per minute.",
          "a typing error/mistake"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "typist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to say how good someone is at typing:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm a poor typist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to type letters, reports, and other documents",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone whose job is to produce letters, reports, etc. using a computer or typewriter",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "typo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small mistake in a text made when it was typed or printed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mistake made in printed material produced by a computer or a typewriter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small mistake in a printed text:",
        "examples": [
          "The text was full of typos."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tyrannosaurus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very large, meat-eating dinosaur with large, powerful back legs, small front legs and a long tail",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tyranny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "government by a ruler or small group of people who have unlimited power over the people in their country or state and use it unfairly and cruelly:",
        "examples": [
          "This, the president promised us, was a war against tyranny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone or something controls how you are able to live, in an unfair way:",
        "examples": [
          "Women, the play seems to suggest, must resist the tyranny of domesticity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unlimited authority or use of power, or a government which exercises such power without any control or limits",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tyrant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a ruler who has unlimited power over other people, and uses it unfairly and cruelly:",
        "examples": [
          "Tamir, one of several sons of the exiled ruler, vowed he would liberate his country from the tyrant.",
          "figurative humorous Overnight my boss seems to have turned into a tyrant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tyrants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a ruler who has unlimited power over other people, and uses it unfairly and cruelly:",
        "examples": [
          "Tamir, one of several sons of the exiled ruler, vowed he would liberate his country from the tyrant.",
          "figurative humorous Overnight my boss seems to have turned into a tyrant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "tyre": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick rubber ring, often filled with air, that is fitted around the outer edge of the wheel of a vehicle, allowing the vehicle to stick to the road surface and to travel over the ground more easily:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got a flat tyre (= the air has gone out of it).",
          "He was driving along the motorway when his tyre burst.",
          "I keep a spare tyre in the back of the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tire",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "tyres": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick rubber ring, often filled with air, that is fitted around the outer edge of the wheel of a vehicle, allowing the vehicle to stick to the road surface and to travel over the ground more easily:",
        "examples": [
          "I've got a flat tyre (= the air has gone out of it).",
          "He was driving along the motorway when his tyre burst.",
          "I keep a spare tyre in the back of the car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tire",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "u": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the 21st letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of behaviour or ways of speaking) acceptable to or expected to be used by people of high social class",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the 21st letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "udder": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the organ of a cow, sheep, or other animal, that produces milk and hangs like a bag between the legs",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a cow, goat, or other animal that hangs between the back legs and produces milk",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ufo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for unidentified flying object: an object seen in the sky that is thought to be a spacecraft from another planet:",
        "examples": [
          "Several UFO sightings have been reported."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for unidentified flying object (= an object seen in the sky that some people believe is a spacecraft from another planet)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ufos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for unidentified flying object: an object seen in the sky that is thought to be a spacecraft from another planet:",
        "examples": [
          "Several UFO sightings have been reported."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for unidentified flying object (= an object seen in the sky that some people believe is a spacecraft from another planet)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "uganda": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in East Africa",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "uglier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant to look at; not attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "I think a lot of modern architecture is very ugly.",
          "Yesterday I saw the ugliest baby I've ever seen in my life.",
          "I feel really fat and ugly today.",
          "He was a really unpleasant man and as ugly as sin (= very ugly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant and threatening or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "There were ugly scenes outside the stadium.",
          "The demonstration turned ugly when a group of protesters started to throw bottles at the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely unattractive in appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a really ugly dog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant and threatening or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "This policy could have some ugly consequences."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ugliest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant to look at; not attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "I think a lot of modern architecture is very ugly.",
          "Yesterday I saw the ugliest baby I've ever seen in my life.",
          "I feel really fat and ugly today.",
          "He was a really unpleasant man and as ugly as sin (= very ugly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant and threatening or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "There were ugly scenes outside the stadium.",
          "The demonstration turned ugly when a group of protesters started to throw bottles at the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely unattractive in appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a really ugly dog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant and threatening or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "This policy could have some ugly consequences."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ugliness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being unpleasant to look at, or not attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "the ugliness of the buildings",
          "He makes comedy out of his ugliness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being unpleasant and threatening or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "Some activists are dismayed by the occasional ugliness of the debate.",
          "The revelation of abuse of prisoners displayed an ugliness to the war that shook even those who supported it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality or state of being extremely unattractive in appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "The city’s ugliness struck me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is unpleasant and threatening or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "He has ugliness in his heart."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ugly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant to look at; not attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "I think a lot of modern architecture is very ugly.",
          "Yesterday I saw the ugliest baby I've ever seen in my life.",
          "I feel really fat and ugly today.",
          "He was a really unpleasant man and as ugly as sin (= very ugly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant and threatening or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "There were ugly scenes outside the stadium.",
          "The demonstration turned ugly when a group of protesters started to throw bottles at the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely unattractive in appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s a really ugly dog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant and threatening or violent:",
        "examples": [
          "This policy could have some ugly consequences."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uhf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for ultra-high frequency: radio waves between 300 MHz and 3,000 MHz",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "uk": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the United Kingdom: the country of Great Britain and Northern Ireland:",
        "examples": [
          "When were you last in the UK?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to the United Kingdom or its people:",
        "examples": [
          "the UK ambassador to Sweden"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ukraine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in eastern Europe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ukrainian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Ukraine, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Ukraine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Ukraine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ukulele": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small guitar or banjo with four strings:",
        "examples": [
          "George Formby made the ukulele famous in his films in the 1940s."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ulcers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a break in the skin, or on the surface of an organ inside the body, that does not heal naturally:",
        "examples": [
          "a mouth/stomach ulcer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sore on the skin or inside the body that will not heal without treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "a stomach ulcer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ulterior": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a secret purpose or reason for doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "He claims he just wants to help Lisa but I suspect he has an ulterior motive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a reason) hidden or secret:",
        "examples": [
          "She had no ulterior motive for helping them out – she just wanted to do it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ultimate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "most extreme or important because either the original or final, or the best or worst:",
        "examples": [
          "Of course the ultimate responsibility for the present conflict without doubt lies with the aggressor.",
          "My manager will make the ultimate decision about who to employ.",
          "Infidelity is the ultimate betrayal.",
          "the ultimate luxury cruiser"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the best or most extreme example of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel is described as \"the ultimate in luxury\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "another spelling of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sport in which two teams of seven players throw a Frisbee (= a circular piece of plastic) to other members of their team and score points by getting the Frisbee into an area at the end of the playing area:",
        "examples": [
          "He's looking to find new people eager to play Ultimate.",
          "She started playing ultimate a few years ago, and organized a team to enter the competition.",
          "He and other students would get together to play Ultimate Frisbee.",
          "I love to play any kind of sports, from basketball to ultimate frisbee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "most important, highest, last, or final:",
        "examples": [
          "Your ultimate goal is to play the game as well as you can."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Ultimate also means the best, most, or greatest of its kind:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people believe that he is the ultimate painter of this century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "last in a series:",
        "examples": [
          "The CEO is responsible for making the ultimate decision.",
          "We are stopping off in Brussels and Cairo, but our ultimate destination is Chennai."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having more importance or more influence over what happens than all others:",
        "examples": [
          "ultimate goal/aim Only one in 100 workers will achieve the ultimate goal and retire on two-thirds of final salary.",
          "The manager has ultimate responsibility for all investment advisory services.",
          "The corporate HQ in the UK has ultimate authority over all our overseas operations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ultimately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "finally, after a series of things have happened:",
        "examples": [
          "Everything will ultimately depend on what is said at the meeting with the directors next week.",
          "Ultimately, of course, he'd like to have his own business but that won't be for some time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize the most important fact in a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Ultimately, he'll have to decide."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "finally; in the end:",
        "examples": [
          "Our plans ultimately depend on the weather."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ultimatum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a threat in which a person or group of people are warned that if they do not do a particular thing, something unpleasant will happen to them. It is usually the last and most extreme in a series of actions taken to bring about a particular result:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave her an ultimatum - she could either stop seeing Peter and come back to him or it was divorce.",
          "On Wednesday night the UN issued its toughest ultimatum to date, demanding that all troops withdraw from the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a demand that a person or group do something to avoid something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The workers got an ultimatum – go back to work or face dismissal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a warning, usually the last and most threatening one in a series, in which someone is told that if they take a particular action, something unpleasant will happen to them:",
        "examples": [
          "issue/deliver/give an ultimatum The chairman has issued an ultimatum: sort out the problems, or the expansion will not take place.",
          "Should I give him some kind of ultimatum to encourage him to retire?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ultra": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has extreme political or religious opinions, or opinions that are more extreme than others in the same political party, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Soon the ultras on the right of the party will resume their criticism of the prime minister."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extreme supporter of a football club, often one who is part of an organized group that may also have extreme political opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "The only sign of tension came when several hundred Napoli ultras protested against the closure of their clubs's ground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a running race that is longer than a marathon (= a race that is approximately 26 miles):",
        "examples": [
          "This six-day ultra, the US's version of the Marathon des Sables, covers 148 miles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme or extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "ultra-expensive",
          "ultra-modern architecture",
          "ultra-sensitive",
          "an ultra-short haircut"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving longer distances than is usual:",
        "examples": [
          "He was famous as a runner of ultramarathons.",
          "ultra-cycling/ultra-running events"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme or extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "ultraconservative",
          "ultramodern"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with adjectives to mean 'extremely':",
        "examples": [
          "These ultra-thin loudspeakers can be hidden as paintings on a wall.",
          "an ultra-conservative political group",
          "The network uses ultra-fast fiber-optic cable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ultrasound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "special sound waves used in such processes as examining organs inside the body and directing the route of submarines:",
        "examples": [
          "They'll use ultrasound to monitor her ovaries.",
          "ultrasound scanning/imaging"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an ultrasound scan",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "sound waves that are higher than people can hear, esp. ones used to examine and treat medical problems:",
        "examples": [
          "An ultrasound scan revealed tissue damage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "umbilical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the umbilical cord (= the long tube that connects a baby before it is born to its mother's placenta):",
        "examples": [
          "Foetal blood drains towards the placenta through the umbilical arteries.",
          "Resistance to placental flow was created by compression of both umbilical veins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the area around the centre of the abdomen (= the lower part of the body):",
        "examples": [
          "Hernias may occur in the groin area or around the umbilical area.",
          "Pain in lesions of the small intestine are localized, always in the umbilical region."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If one person or thing has an umbilical connection with another, it is very closely connected with it and often depends on it:",
        "examples": [
          "He was associated with the party's almost umbilical links with the trade union movement.",
          "Entire careers of country artists have been founded on their music's umbilical connection to poor childhoods, picking cotton and hard drinking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an umbilical cord (= the long tube that connects a baby before it is born to its mother's placenta):",
        "examples": [
          "Premature clamping of the umbilical should be avoided as it can result in brain damage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube that carries something important, for example a tube carrying air to a diver under the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "All divers working in the North Sea use umbilicals.",
          "The company makes umbilicals, tubes that protect and carry cables."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "umbrella": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for protection against the rain, consisting of a stick with a folding frame covered in material at one end and usually a handle at the other, or a similar, often larger, device used for protection against the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt a few drops of rain, so I put my umbrella up.",
          "I left my umbrella on the bus yesterday.",
          "a folding umbrella"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that includes or represents a group or range of similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "He runs a group of companies under the umbrella of Universal Foods.",
          "The Organization of Islamic Conference is an umbrella organization representing 57 Muslim nations.",
          "Existentialism was really an umbrella term to lump together the works of several philosophers and writers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cover that protects from rain or sun, esp. waterproof material fitted on a folding frame with a handle at one end:",
        "examples": [
          "A figure carrying an open umbrella walked slowly through the rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An umbrella is also something that includes a number of similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "an umbrella term",
          "an umbrella organization"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that includes or represents a group or range of similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "They provide an umbrella of work force development services.",
          "An awful lot of damage is done under the umbrella of ecotourism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "umbrellas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device for protection against the rain, consisting of a stick with a folding frame covered in material at one end and usually a handle at the other, or a similar, often larger, device used for protection against the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt a few drops of rain, so I put my umbrella up.",
          "I left my umbrella on the bus yesterday.",
          "a folding umbrella"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that includes or represents a group or range of similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "He runs a group of companies under the umbrella of Universal Foods.",
          "The Organization of Islamic Conference is an umbrella organization representing 57 Muslim nations.",
          "Existentialism was really an umbrella term to lump together the works of several philosophers and writers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cover that protects from rain or sun, esp. waterproof material fitted on a folding frame with a handle at one end:",
        "examples": [
          "A figure carrying an open umbrella walked slowly through the rain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An umbrella is also something that includes a number of similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "an umbrella term",
          "an umbrella organization"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that includes or represents a group or range of similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "They provide an umbrella of work force development services.",
          "An awful lot of damage is done under the umbrella of ecotourism."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "umlaut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mark put over a vowel in some languages, such as German, to show that the pronunciation of the vowel is changed:",
        "examples": [
          "The German word \"Gebäude\", which means \"building\", has an umlaut over the \"a\"."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ump": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for a",
        "examples": [
          "The ump blew his whistle.",
          "The umps were consulted, and they correctly ruled it a home run."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "umpire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is present at a sports competition in order to make certain that the rules of that particular game are obeyed and to judge if particular actions are acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "a cricket/tennis umpire",
          "The umpire overruled the linesman and ordered the point to be replayed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be the umpire of a game:",
        "examples": [
          "Starmers has been chosen to umpire the next cricket test match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in some sports) a person who controls a game and makes sure that the rules are followed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "un": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the United Nations: an international organization that was established in 1945 and aims to solve world problems in a peaceful way:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN has decided to impose sanctions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to add the meaning \"not\", \"lacking\", or \"the opposite of\" before adjectives, adverbs, verbs, and nouns:",
        "examples": [
          "unrealistic",
          "unhappily",
          "unscrew",
          "unfairness"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the UN (= the United Nations):",
        "examples": [
          "the UN Security Council",
          "UN troops"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one:",
        "examples": [
          "Mira will fit in the back of the car - she's only a little 'un!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to add the meaning \"not,\" \"lacking,\" or \"the opposite of\" to adjectives, adverbs, verbs, and nouns:",
        "examples": [
          "unaided; unalterable; unaltered; unanticipated; unappreciated; unapproachable; unassigned; unassisted; unattainable; unbiased; uncommunicative; unconfined; unconvinced; uncultured; undefined; undiminished; uneconomical; unlicensed; unmodified; unmonitored; unmotivated; unobtainable; unpublished; unregulated; unrestricted; unrestrictive; unscheduled; unstressed; unstructured; unsustainable"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for United Nations (= an international organization that was established in 1945 to maintain world peace)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "unable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not be able to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "We were unable to contact him at the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able:",
        "examples": [
          "I was unable to find a pay phone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unabridged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An unabridged book, speech, or article is in its original form and has not been made shorter.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "unacceptable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too bad to be accepted, approved of, or allowed to continue:",
        "examples": [
          "The teachers' union has described the latest pay offer as unacceptable.",
          "The taking of hostages, said the president, was totally unacceptable under any circumstances.",
          "The report found what it described as \"unacceptable levels of air pollution\" in several major cities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too bad to be accepted, approved of, or allowed to continue:",
        "examples": [
          "These mistakes are unacceptable.",
          "The proposal is unacceptable to theater owners."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unaccompanied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having anyone with you when you go somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline's policy on unaccompanied minors states that children aged 5 to 7 can fly only on direct and nonstop flights.",
          "An estimated 30 unaccompanied children arrive at the city's train stations every day.",
          "To everyone's great surprise, the princess arrived at the ball unaccompanied."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having the owner present:",
        "examples": [
          "Unaccompanied baggage is a possible vehicle for a bomb."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having something else happen or be present at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "These accusations are unaccompanied by any real proof.",
          "A fever unaccompanied by any other symptoms of being sick may not need treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Unaccompanied music is produced by a singer or by someone playing a musical instrument without anyone else singing or playing at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "People are often more capable of good unaccompanied singing than they realize.",
          "She sang the first three verses with a piano and the last verse unaccompanied."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without anyone with you, or (of the voice or an instrument) sung or played without other musical instruments:",
        "examples": [
          "Unaccompanied teens were banned from the mall.",
          "The kids sang an unaccompanied version of \"Skylark.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unaffected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not influenced, harmed, or interrupted in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "The west of the city was largely unaffected by the bombing.",
          "Flights out of most major airports were unaffected by the snow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "natural and sincere in your behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "For someone who has spent 40 years in show business she seems relatively unaffected by it all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not influenced or changed in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "Internet access will be unaffected by the upgrade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "natural and sincere:",
        "examples": [
          "Her writing is very unaffected and easy to read."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unafraid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not afraid:",
        "examples": [
          "The party leader has been unafraid to speak his mind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unanimous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a group of people are unanimous, they all agree about one particular matter or vote the same way, and if a decision or judgment is unanimous, it is formed or supported by everyone in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "The jury returned a unanimous verdict of guilty after a short deliberation.",
          "After a lengthy discussion we reached a unanimous decision on the proposal.",
          "The new format has unanimous support."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in complete agreement or showing complete agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "The school board was unanimous in its support of the decision.",
          "The jury reached a unanimous verdict."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a feeling, decision, action, etc. is unanimous, everyone in a group feels it or agrees to it:",
        "examples": [
          "unanimous support/approval/agreement This is a sound plan that enjoys the unanimous support of the Board of Directors.",
          "In the Senate, 60 votes are needed if there is not unanimous consent to proceed with a bill.",
          "We reached a unanimous decision on the proposal.",
          "It would require the unanimous vote of the board of supervisors to enact the rule."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a group of people is unanimous, everyone agrees to something:",
        "examples": [
          "The committee was unanimous, and the new rules were made official."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unanimously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is agreed or supported by everyone in a group:",
        "examples": [
          "All four proposals to the committee were unanimously approved.",
          "The Board voted unanimously to terminate his three-year contract."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unannounced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone arrives unannounced, they arrive suddenly and unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "She appeared unannounced and took control of the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not made publicly known:",
        "examples": [
          "The Texan singer will be supported by two other bands, as yet unannounced."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sudden and unexpected:",
        "examples": [
          "Several unannounced acts made this concert special.",
          "The President appeared unannounced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unanswered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not answered or explained:",
        "examples": [
          "Questions from local residents remained unanswered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "scored one after the other during a period in which the person or team competing against you fails to score:",
        "examples": [
          "They scored six unanswered goals to beat the opposing team.",
          "He knocked his opponent out with eight unanswered punches at the close of the seventh round."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a letter, question, or telephone call) not reacted to or explained:",
        "examples": [
          "She wondered why her calls went unanswered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unappreciated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone is unappreciated, other people do not recognize how good or important they are:",
        "examples": [
          "People view nurses as working for low wages and being undervalued and unappreciated.",
          "From time to time, we all feel unappreciated in the home or the workplace."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unarmed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not armed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not carrying or having a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "How could an unarmed man be so frightening?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unassailable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in such a strong position that you cannot be defeated:",
        "examples": [
          "This win has given the team an unassailable lead.",
          "The president looked unassailable with over 60 percent of the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible to doubt or argue with:",
        "examples": [
          "unassailable logic",
          "The conclusions were unassailable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible to attack:",
        "examples": [
          "an unassailable fortress"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unassuming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Someone who is unassuming is quiet and shows no wish for attention or admiration:",
        "examples": [
          "He was shy and unassuming and not at all how you expect an actor to be."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "quiet and not attracting attention:",
        "examples": [
          "a shy and unassuming person",
          "an unassuming little restaurant"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unattached": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not married or not having a relationship with anyone; single:",
        "examples": [
          "He's gorgeous, he has his own house and, what's more, he's unattached."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not physically joined to something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The cover of the book was stained and almost completely unattached."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not feeling connected to a person, group, or idea:",
        "examples": [
          "Feeling unattached to the community is one of the risk factors for drug abuse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not joined or connected; independent",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not married or involved with anyone:",
        "examples": [
          "an unattached woman"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unattainable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not able to be achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "an unattainable ideal",
          "Many economists think that full employment is an unattainable goal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unattended": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not being watched or taken care of:",
        "examples": [
          "Please do not leave your luggage unattended.",
          "According to the report, most accidents occur when young children are left unattended in the home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not being watched or taken care of:",
        "examples": [
          "unattended boxes and packages",
          "unattended children"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unattractive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant to look at:",
        "examples": [
          "This is modern architecture at its most unattractive.",
          "He was short and overweight and generally unattractive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking good or positive features that make someone want to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "All of the options were equally unattractive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ugly in appearance, or unpleasant in character:",
        "examples": [
          "an unattractive room",
          "an unattractive personality"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unauthorised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without someone's official permission to do something or be in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Unauthorized personnel are not admitted beyond this point.",
          "This unauthorized biography of the star has sold over 10,000 copies in its first week in print."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without official permission:",
        "examples": [
          "an unauthorized biography",
          "An unauthorized version of the software is being sold abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not officially allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "He concealed huge losses made from unauthorized trading on Asian futures markets.",
          "Unauthorized entry into the United States is illegal, but being in the country after having entered illegally is not necessarily a crime.",
          "The company has started to more aggressively prosecute unauthorized use of its technology."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unauthorized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without someone's official permission to do something or be in a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "Unauthorized personnel are not admitted beyond this point.",
          "This unauthorized biography of the star has sold over 10,000 copies in its first week in print."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without official permission:",
        "examples": [
          "an unauthorized biography",
          "An unauthorized version of the software is being sold abroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not officially allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "He concealed huge losses made from unauthorized trading on Asian futures markets.",
          "Unauthorized entry into the United States is illegal, but being in the country after having entered illegally is not necessarily a crime.",
          "The company has started to more aggressively prosecute unauthorized use of its technology."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unavailable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If someone is unavailable, they are not able to talk to people or meet people, usually because they are doing other things:",
        "examples": [
          "News outlets tried to contact the Senator, but she was unavailable for comment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is unavailable, you cannot get it or use it:",
        "examples": [
          "This information was previously unavailable to the public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of things) not able to be used or obtained, or (of people) not willing or able to be met or talked to:",
        "examples": [
          "Fresh fruit and vegetables had been unavailable for some time.",
          "I’m sorry, the colonel is unavailable now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to be bought, owned, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "unavailable to sb Much of their clothing is custom-made and unavailable to the public.",
          "This information was previously unavailable online."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone is unavailable, they do not have time free for doing something or they are not able or willing to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "He is away from the office and was unavailable for comment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unavoidable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to avoid",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to be prevented or stayed away from:",
        "examples": [
          "War is now unavoidable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unaware": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not understanding or realizing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] He was unaware that the police were watching him.",
          "I was completely unaware of the problem."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not knowing that something exists, or not having knowledge or experience of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I was unaware of the risks involved.",
          "[ + that clause ] Bowman was unaware that the car was gone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unbalanced": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not firm but likely to fall or change position suddenly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "mentally ill:",
        "examples": [
          "His relatives have said he became unbalanced after the death of his father."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not fair or equal; false:",
        "examples": [
          "unbalanced reporting",
          "He gave an unbalanced view of the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not consisting of a combination of the correct types and amounts of food:",
        "examples": [
          "an unbalanced diet",
          "an unbalanced meal"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "emphasizing one thing or one side over another:",
        "examples": [
          "an unbalanced diet",
          "unbalanced reporting"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is unbalanced is mentally ill.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a set of accounts in double-entry bookkeeping in which, as the result of a mistake, the total of money owed or spent is not equal to the money paid into the account:",
        "examples": [
          "I have some unbalanced accounting entries in the spreadsheet.",
          "An unbalanced general ledger represents a significant deficiency in the company’s accounting operations.",
          "The Borough Council is discussing the preliminary general fund budget, which is currently unbalanced with about a $118,000 shortfall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not fair or equal:",
        "examples": [
          "Their reporting on the election has been unbalanced and often misleading."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to change in a way that is not controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "The evidence is now piling up that there is a slowdown and that the economy is unbalanced."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unbearable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too painful or unpleasant for you to continue to experience:",
        "examples": [
          "All I remember of my daughter's birth was the unbearable pain and the relief when it was all over.",
          "The atmosphere at work at the moment is almost unbearable.",
          "The heat was unbearable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so unpleasant or painful that you find it hard to accept:",
        "examples": [
          "We had an unbearable summer here.",
          "The long wait was almost unbearable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unbearably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is too painful or unpleasant for you to continue to experience:",
        "examples": [
          "The sun was almost unbearably hot today.",
          "The novel, while almost unbearably sad, is still a joy to read."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "with an extreme quality or state so unpleasant that you find it hard to accept:",
        "examples": [
          "an unbearably hot day",
          "unbearably painful memories"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unbeatable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to be defeated or improved because of excellent quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The 23-year-old US tennis star looks unbeatable this season.",
          "For good pizzas at a reasonable price they're unbeatable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to be defeated, or better than any other:",
        "examples": [
          "an unbeatable team",
          "unbeatable pizza"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unbecoming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Unbecoming clothes do not look attractive on a particular person.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Unbecoming behaviour is not correct or not acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "He was charged with conduct unbecoming (to) an officer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not suitable or acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "Such conduct is unbecoming to an official."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unbelievable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely surprising:",
        "examples": [
          "She eats an unbelievable amount of food.",
          "You've had such bad luck it's unbelievable.",
          "You should see her wardrobe - it's unbelievable - she's got about 50 pairs of shoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unable to be believed because unlikely:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought most of the characters in the play were totally unbelievable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely surprising:",
        "examples": [
          "That little dog eats an unbelievable amount of food."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to be believed because unlikely:",
        "examples": [
          "an unbelievable story/excuse",
          "unbelievable luck"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unbelievably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is very surprising or difficult to believe:",
        "examples": [
          "He works unbelievably hard.",
          "It was still an unbelievably stupid thing to do."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unbelievers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not have any religious beliefs:",
        "examples": [
          "Most church schools are open to unbelievers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unbiased": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to judge fairly because you are not influenced by your own opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "unbiased advice",
          "an unbiased opinion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to judge fairly because you are not influenced by your own opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "He admits that his newspaper was not an unbiased observer in the conflict.",
          "We try to remain as unbiased as we can, but it is difficult."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not affected or influenced by someone's beliefs or opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "Every effort is made to present unbiased information.",
          "I need some unbiased advice.",
          "You're asking for an unbiased opinion from someone who is very biased.",
          "The commission's staff is supposed to investigate and study regulations based on unbiased research."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unblock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to clear something by removing something that is blocking it:",
        "examples": [
          "to unblock a pipe/drain/toilet",
          "He's having an operation to unblock two of his arteries."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible to use a phone, website, etc. again:",
        "examples": [
          "Learn how you can unblock a phone number or remove it from the Auto Reject List."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unborn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not yet born; in the mother's womb:",
        "examples": [
          "the protection of the unborn child"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not yet born; in the mother’s uterus:",
        "examples": [
          "an unborn child/calf"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unbound": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to release someone or something from a rope, string, etc. that has been tying him, her, or it up:",
        "examples": [
          "My hands were unbound and my blindfold removed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unbreakable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to break:",
        "examples": [
          "unbreakable glass/plastic"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unbridled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not controlled or limited:",
        "examples": [
          "unbridled ambition/enthusiasm/lust"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not controlled or limited:",
        "examples": [
          "unbridled joy/fury/greed/authority"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unbroken": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not damaged by being broken or opened:",
        "examples": [
          "I looked at the window. The glass was unbroken.",
          "To treat minor burns where the skin is unbroken, run cool water over the affected area.",
          "Make sure you only buy bottles where the seal is unbroken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not damaged emotionally by something bad that has happened, in a way that makes you lose your confidence, determination, or ability to control yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "With heads bowed but spirits unbroken, New Yorkers filled the city's places of worship yesterday.",
          "He walked free from the prison camp, unbroken and unbowed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuous, with no pauses and not ended:",
        "examples": [
          "remain unbroken The Giants' winning streak remained unbroken for an impressive 19 games.",
          "continue unbroken The coughing fit continued unbroken for five long minutes.",
          "unbroken record The company has maintained an unbroken record of growing sales for over 20 years.",
          "I try to get at least six hours of unbroken sleep a night.",
          "We had several days of unbroken sunshine.",
          "There are a few nervous smiles, but the uncomfortable silence is unbroken."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an area of land, etc.) not changing in appearance for a particular distance:",
        "examples": [
          "stretch unbroken I walked through miles of forest as it stretched unbroken up the Rift Valley escarpment.",
          "unbroken stretch From this point there is an almost unbroken stretch of 30 miles of uninhabited beach.",
          "unbroken expanse This is the largest unbroken expanse of ancient woodland anywhere in eastern England.",
          "virtually unbroken Mauritius is a green tropical island of volcanic origin surrounded by virtually unbroken coral reef."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a record) not improved on by someone doing something better:",
        "examples": [
          "remain unbroken In 1902, he set a speed record of 136mph on his motorcycle - a record that remained unbroken for nearly 25 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a horse) not yet trained to be tame (= not wild or frightened of people, and safe around them) so that it can be ridden or used to pull a vehicle:",
        "examples": [
          "He learned to rope unbroken horses on his grandfather's ranch.",
          "An unbroken horse paws the ground and jumps away at the sight of the bridle.",
          "You might find the first time you try to pull away you have to fight to prevent the car from bucking like an unbroken horse."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unbuckle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to release the buckle (= metal fastener) of a shoe, belt, etc. so that you can remove it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "unburden": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to free yourself of something that is worrying you, by talking about it to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "He'll unburden himself to anyone who'll listen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unbutton": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to unfasten the buttons on something such as a shirt:",
        "examples": [
          "He unbuttoned his jacket and sat back comfortably in his chair.",
          "His shirt was unbuttoned to show off a gold medallion."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unbuttoned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relaxed and informal:",
        "examples": [
          "These musicians are keen to communicate the joy of classical music in a more unbuttoned style.",
          "Today people want to see their politicians authentic, natural, and unbuttoned."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uncanny": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strange or mysterious, often in a way that is slightly frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "It was uncanny the way that she always knew what he was thinking.",
          "She bears an uncanny resemblance to her father's best friend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange or mysterious; difficult or impossible to explain:",
        "examples": [
          "He has an uncanny ability to pick a winner.",
          "Barb’s uncanny resemblance to Tia is scary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uncaring": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not worrying about other people's troubles or doing anything to help them:",
        "examples": [
          "The charity criticized the city for its \"callous, uncaring attitude\" to the homeless."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uncertain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not knowing what to do or believe, or not able to decide about something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] She's uncertain whether to go to New Zealand or not.",
          "Ariana was uncertain about meeting him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not known or fixed, or not completely certain:",
        "examples": [
          "These refugees face an uncertain future.",
          "The political outlook is still uncertain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unclear, or not sure:",
        "examples": [
          "She faces an uncertain future.",
          "We’re uncertain of the cause of death."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uncertainty": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which something is not known, or something that is not known or certain:",
        "examples": [
          "Nothing is ever decided, and all the uncertainty is very bad for staff morale.",
          "Life is full of uncertainties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling of not being sure what will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "The rule changes are complicated and cause uncertainty for workers and headaches for employers.",
          "At a time of economic uncertainty, risk taking can seem particularly difficult.",
          "There are uncertainties that loom over commodities prices.",
          "uncertainty about/over When there is uncertainty about financing, then private equity is not so quick to make deals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unchanging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not changing; not becoming different:",
        "examples": [
          "Some Greeks felt that the universe was static and unchanging; others believed that change was constant."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uncharacteristic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not typical",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "uncharted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An uncharted area has not had a map made of it and has not been described:",
        "examples": [
          "During survival training, he was criticized for venturing recklessly into uncharted wilderness.",
          "Most of the underground tunnels and cave networks are uncharted or inadequately mapped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "completely new and not previously described or experienced, and therefore possibly difficult to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "Nuclear fusion has taken physicists into previously uncharted territory.",
          "We are going into uncharted waters with this new experiment.",
          "She urged young people to be more daring, to take more risks and venture into uncharted seas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a place) never before described, or (of a situation) completely new:",
        "examples": [
          "New drugs lead doctors into uncharted territory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unchecked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something harmful is unchecked, it is continuing or increasing without or despite any limits or attempts to prevent it:",
        "examples": [
          "If current trends go/continue unchecked, obesity will become the number one cause of death in this country.",
          "The war raged on, unchecked by the UN's efforts to stop it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not stopped or ended:",
        "examples": [
          "These problems will worsen if current trends continue unchecked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unclaimed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is unclaimed, no one has said that it belongs to them or that they should have it:",
        "examples": [
          "unclaimed prizes",
          "More than €2.5 million lies unclaimed in bank accounts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is unclaimed, no one has said that it belongs to them or that they want it:",
        "examples": [
          "More than €2.5 million lies unclaimed in bank accounts.",
          "The proposed bill requires transfer of unclaimed deposits to the state Environmental Protection Fund."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uncle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the brother of someone's mother or father, or the husband of someone's aunt or uncle:",
        "examples": [
          "I have lots of uncles and aunts.",
          "We invited my Uncle Steve over.",
          "[ as form of address ] Did you bring me a present, Uncle Jack?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any male adult that you know who is older than you:",
        "examples": [
          "John Uncle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the brother of someone’s mother or father, or the husband of someone’s aunt:",
        "examples": [
          "My aunt and uncle moved to Arizona when they retired."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unclean": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not clean and therefore likely to cause disease:",
        "examples": [
          "The health risk from drinking unclean water is considerable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not clean or pure, or morally bad, as described by the rules of a religion:",
        "examples": [
          "Jews and Muslims consider pigs unclean."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not clean or not pure and therefore likely to cause disease:",
        "examples": [
          "unclean water",
          "unclean kitchens"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not acceptable or usable according to religious or moral standards:",
        "examples": [
          "unclean thoughts/practices"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unclear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not obvious or easy to see or know:",
        "examples": [
          "The ownership of the painting remains unclear.",
          "[ + question word ] It's unclear what actually happened that night.",
          "It's unclear whether he arrived before or after the shot was fired."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are unclear about something, you are not certain about it:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm unclear about a couple of points in your proposal - could you go over them again?",
          "I'm unclear (as to) whether we're supposed to stay here or not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not obvious or easy to see or know:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] It’s unclear what actually happened that night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is unclear about something is not sure about it:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m unclear about a couple of things he said on the phone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uncles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the brother of someone's mother or father, or the husband of someone's aunt or uncle:",
        "examples": [
          "I have lots of uncles and aunts.",
          "We invited my Uncle Steve over.",
          "[ as form of address ] Did you bring me a present, Uncle Jack?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any male adult that you know who is older than you:",
        "examples": [
          "John Uncle"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the brother of someone’s mother or father, or the husband of someone’s aunt:",
        "examples": [
          "My aunt and uncle moved to Arizona when they retired."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unclips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to unfasten something that is fastened with a clip (= a small metal or plastic object), or to become unfastened:",
        "examples": [
          "She switched off the engine and unclipped her seatbelt.",
          "The cover simply unclips."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uncomfortable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not feeling comfortable and pleasant, or not making you feel comfortable and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I've eaten so much, I actually feel uncomfortable.",
          "These shoes are really uncomfortable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly embarrassed, or making you feel slightly embarrassed:",
        "examples": [
          "an uncomfortable silence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not comfortable or relaxed, or feeling anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "an uncomfortable chair",
          "She feels uncomfortable in a room full of strangers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uncomfortably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that does not feel comfortable and pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "I was warm but not uncomfortably so.",
          "She lay awkwardly on her back, shifting uncomfortably, unable to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that makes you feel slightly embarrassed, or that shows that you feel slightly embarrassed:",
        "examples": [
          "She glanced away uncomfortably, staring down at her plate.",
          "I smiled uncomfortably while he processed my information."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uncommon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not seen, happening, or experienced often:",
        "examples": [
          "Accidents due to failure of safety equipment are uncommon nowadays.",
          "It's not uncommon for people to become ill when they travel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An uncommon quality, especially a human quality, is larger in amount or degree than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "a woman of uncommon beauty"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not seen, happening, or experienced often:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s not uncommon for someone to change jobs several times."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a human quality) unusually large in amount or degree:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a woman of uncommon kindness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uncompromising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If people or their beliefs are uncompromising, they are fixed and do not change, especially when faced with opposition:",
        "examples": [
          "The city council has taken an uncompromising stand against the proposals for the new building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or a person's opinions) fixed and not easily changed:",
        "examples": [
          "People are intimidated by her uncompromising ways."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unconditional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "complete and not limited in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "the unconditional love that parents feel for their children",
          "unconditional surrender",
          "We demand the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete and not limited in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "unconditional love",
          "He got an unconditional release from prison."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete and not limited in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "They have my unconditional support.",
          "The shares, which begin unconditional trading tomorrow, were priced last week at 250p.",
          "Our unconditional guarantee gives total peace of mind to our customers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unconditionally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is complete and not limited in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "He thanked his mother for being unconditionally supportive.",
          "She apologized unconditionally."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unconfirmed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If facts are unconfirmed, it is not certain if they are true:",
        "examples": [
          "According to unconfirmed reports, two people were killed in the riots last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of information) not proven to be true or false:",
        "examples": [
          "an unconfirmed report"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unconscionable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "morally unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "To make people feel shame or guilt for being ill is unconscionable.",
          "This unconscionable policy will cause great suffering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unacceptably great in amount:",
        "examples": [
          "After waiting for an unconscionable amount of time, we were told to come back later."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unacceptable because of being too extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "It is unconscionable to say that some kids don’t deserve an education."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unconscious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the state of not being awake and not aware of things around you, especially as the result of a head injury:",
        "examples": [
          "She was hit on the head by a stone and knocked unconscious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An unconscious thought or feeling is one that you do not know you have:",
        "examples": [
          "my unconscious desire to impress him"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of your mind that contains feelings and thoughts that you do not know about, and that influences the way you behave",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not conscious :",
        "examples": [
          "The fall from his horse knocked him unconscious for several minutes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Unconscious feelings or actions are ones you are not completely aware of:",
        "examples": [
          "unconscious anxiety",
          "There’s an unconscious classification within the group."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in psychoanalysis) the part of the mind you are not aware of but which influences behavior",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "unconsciously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without being aware of what you are doing:",
        "examples": [
          "He may be unconsciously looking for a mother figure.",
          "Young managers are either consciously or unconsciously uncomfortable with hiring older workers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unconstitutional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not allowed by the constitution (= set of rules for government) of a country or organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Changing the law in this way would be unconstitutional."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not allowed by the constitution (= set of political principles) of a country or organization",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "uncontrollable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too strong or violent to be controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "I suddenly had an uncontrollable desire to hit him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too strong or violent to be controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "an uncontrollable temper",
          "I felt an uncontrollable desire to sit down."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uncontrolled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of an emotion, vehicle, etc.) not under a person's control:",
        "examples": [
          "uncontrolled aggression",
          "It was said that he often erupted into fits of uncontrolled rage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without anything having been done to stop a problem from increasing, or a disease, etc. from getting worse; not limited in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "The urbanization of the countryside was largely uncontrolled.",
          "Uncontrolled hypertension is one of the main preventable causes of death or disability due to stroke or heart attack.",
          "If left uncontrolled, the disease can cause a number of serious complications."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not using a control (= an object or system that is not changed so that you can compare it with similar objects or systems that are intentionally changed):",
        "examples": [
          "The number of patients is relatively small and the study is uncontrolled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing or happening with nothing able to stop it:",
        "examples": [
          "uncontrolled shivering",
          "the uncontrolled spread of urban sprawl"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unconventional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "different from what is usual or from the way most people do things:",
        "examples": [
          "an unconventional childhood/lifestyle/marriage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "different from what is usual or from the way most people do things:",
        "examples": [
          "He has an unconventional attitude toward work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uncooked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having been cooked:",
        "examples": [
          "Do not store cooked and uncooked meat together."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uncool": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "embarrassing and not fashionable:",
        "examples": [
          "My dad's so uncool.",
          "Wearing homemade clothes was very uncool."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uncooperative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not willing to work with or be helpful to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought he was rude and uncooperative."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uncoordinated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with different parts failing to work or move well together:",
        "examples": [
          "The marketing campaign was an uncoordinated effort by several different departments.",
          "She was clumsy and uncoordinated as a girl."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uncouth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a rude, unpleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "She thought he was loud-mouthed and uncouth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or a person's behavior) rude and unpleasant",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "uncover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to discover something secret or hidden :",
        "examples": [
          "The investigation uncovered evidence of a large-scale illegal trade in wild birds.",
          "The biography is an attempt to uncover the inner man."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take a cover or covering off something:",
        "examples": [
          "Cover the dish and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover it and bake for another 10 minutes.",
          "The masked men were ordered to uncover their faces."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find something buried under the ground by removing the earth on top of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Digging in her garden, she uncovered a hoard of gold dating back to the ninth century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove what is covering something, or to discover what was hidden:",
        "examples": [
          "uncover the pot",
          "It’s the press’s responsibility to uncover the truth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uncovered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without a cover or covering on it:",
        "examples": [
          "The child fell down the uncovered drain while playing on a building site near his home.",
          "The sun was beating down on her uncovered head and she needed to move into the shade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not protected by insurance (= an agreement in which you pay a company money and they pay your costs if you have an accident, injury, etc.):",
        "examples": [
          "That year agriculture companies and farmers faced at least £3.6 billion in uncovered losses due to natural disasters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uncut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "complete and in its original form:",
        "examples": [
          "the original, uncut version of a film",
          "Uncut diamonds are worth less than those that have been cut and shaped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not made smaller or shorter, or not changed in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "an uncut book/film/play",
          "uncut diamonds"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undaunted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "still determined and enthusiastic, despite problems or no success:",
        "examples": [
          "Undaunted by the cold and the rain, people danced until 2 a.m.",
          "The team remain undaunted, despite three defeats in a row."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not frightened or discouraged, despite problems or lack of success:",
        "examples": [
          "Undaunted by the cold and the rain, we continued our hike."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undecided": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you are undecided, you have not yet made a decision or judgment about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you still undecided about the new job?",
          "54 percent of voters were in favour, 30 percent against, and the rest were undecided."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not decided or finished:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole question is still undecided."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having made a decision or judgment about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you still undecided about that job in San Francisco?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undefeated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in sports, having won every game:",
        "examples": [
          "The team managed to remain undefeated in the final weeks of the season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "never having lost, esp. a competition, within a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The Buffaloes upset No. 1-ranked and previously undefeated Wisconsin."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undefended": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not protected against attack:",
        "examples": [
          "It is the world's longest undefended international border.",
          "A hungry mink might find an undefended chickenhouse or fish pond."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in sports or games, having no one or nothing preventing the opposing player or players from scoring points, goals, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "She tapped the ball into an undefended net.",
          "He immediately took my undefended pawn with his queen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of someone accused of something in a court of law) having no lawyer acting for them:",
        "examples": [
          "The court advised him to take up the case, as the prisoner was undefended.",
          "She will go on trial undefended because the government has put her lawyer under house arrest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An undefended title in a competition is something that you won before and that no one else has been able to win again:",
        "examples": [
          "She is also favourite for the undefended girls' 16-18 years 100m butterfly title.",
          "The women's 100m backstroke title is also undefended."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undeniable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "certainly true:",
        "examples": [
          "an undeniable fact",
          "a woman of undeniable brilliance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so obviously true that it cannot be doubted:",
        "examples": [
          "It is an undeniable fact that ice is cold."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undeniably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is certainly true:",
        "examples": [
          "She is undeniably good at her job.",
          "He undeniably shares some of their views."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "underage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "younger than the lowest age at which a particular activity is legally or usually allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "There are laws against underage sex and underage drinking.",
          "He was prosecuted for having sex with a girl who was underage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "younger than the age at which a particular activity is legally allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "underage voters"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "underbelly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the weakest or most unpleasant part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "a film exposing the sordid underbelly of modern urban society",
          "Small businesses are the soft underbelly (= weakest parts) of the economy, and they need as much government support as possible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undercarriage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the set of wheels and other parts that support a plane when it is on the ground and make it possible to take off and land",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "undercover": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "working secretly using a false appearance in order to get information for the police or government:",
        "examples": [
          "an undercover police operation",
          "an undercover detective"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "secretly and using a false appearance in order to get information for the police or government:",
        "examples": [
          "He was working undercover at the time, probably for the CIA.",
          "He is ordered to go undercover to infiltrate the criminal underworld."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "working secretly to obtain information, esp. for the police:",
        "examples": [
          "an undercover cop"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "underdeveloped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a country) without modern industry or modern services that provide transport, hospitals, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "an underdeveloped country",
          "It's in the poorer, underdeveloped eastern region of the country that the biggest problems exist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having little or no modern industry, few modern services, and a weak economy:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of these regions are very underdeveloped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not as advanced or powerful as possible or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a good brand name but it is underdeveloped.",
          "The reason for the underdeveloped state of the country's capital markets is decades of economic mismanagement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "underdog": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or group of people with less power, money, etc. than the rest of society:",
        "examples": [
          "As a politician, her sympathy was always for the underdog in society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a competition, the person or team considered to be the weakest and the least likely to win",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the weaker of two competitors, or anyone not expected to win a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He began the race for governor as the underdog."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "underdogs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or group of people with less power, money, etc. than the rest of society:",
        "examples": [
          "As a politician, her sympathy was always for the underdog in society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a competition, the person or team considered to be the weakest and the least likely to win",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the weaker of two competitors, or anyone not expected to win a competition:",
        "examples": [
          "He began the race for governor as the underdog."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "underdressed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "wearing clothes that are not attractive enough or formal enough for a particular occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone else was in formal suits and I felt completely underdressed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "underestimate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fail to guess or understand the real cost, size, difficulty, etc. of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Originally the contractor gave me a price of €2,000, but now they say they underestimated and it's going to be at least €3,000.",
          "Don't underestimate the difficulties of getting both parties to the conference table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to understand how strong, skilful, intelligent, or determined someone, especially a competitor, is:",
        "examples": [
          "Never underestimate your opponent!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a guess about the amount, cost, size, etc. of something that is less than the real amount, cost, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Obviously, $100 was a serious underestimate.",
          "The official death toll could be an underestimate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that something is less or lower than it really is, or that someone is less strong or less effective:",
        "examples": [
          "Homeowners often underestimate the cost of repairing a roof."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that something is or will be smaller, easier, less extreme, or less important than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "The company sorely underestimated demand and is struggling to expand output.",
          "Court interpreters say the skills required to do the job are underestimated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think that someone is worse at doing something, less intelligent, etc. than they really are:",
        "examples": [
          "Sometimes his modest manner led people to underestimate him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opinion that something is smaller, easier, less important, or less extreme than it actually is:",
        "examples": [
          "The total cost is likely to be an underestimate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "underestimated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to guess or understand the real cost, size, difficulty, etc. of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Originally the contractor gave me a price of €2,000, but now they say they underestimated and it's going to be at least €3,000.",
          "Don't underestimate the difficulties of getting both parties to the conference table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to understand how strong, skilful, intelligent, or determined someone, especially a competitor, is:",
        "examples": [
          "Never underestimate your opponent!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "underestimating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to guess or understand the real cost, size, difficulty, etc. of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Originally the contractor gave me a price of €2,000, but now they say they underestimated and it's going to be at least €3,000.",
          "Don't underestimate the difficulties of getting both parties to the conference table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fail to understand how strong, skilful, intelligent, or determined someone, especially a competitor, is:",
        "examples": [
          "Never underestimate your opponent!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "underfoot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "under your feet as you walk; on the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The grass was cool and pleasant underfoot.",
          "Many people were trampled/crushed underfoot when the police tried to break up the demonstration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "under your feet as you walk:",
        "examples": [
          "The grass felt pleasant and cool underfoot.",
          "The cat keeps getting underfoot (= in the way)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undergo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involves a change:",
        "examples": [
          "She underwent an operation on a tumour in her left lung last year.",
          "Playing board games is undergoing a revival in popularity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience something that is unpleasant or has a strong effect:",
        "examples": [
          "He recently underwent heart bypass surgery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undergoing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involves a change:",
        "examples": [
          "She underwent an operation on a tumour in her left lung last year.",
          "Playing board games is undergoing a revival in popularity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience something that is unpleasant or has a strong effect:",
        "examples": [
          "He recently underwent heart bypass surgery."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undergone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "undergrad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an undergraduate",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "undergraduate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a student who is studying for their first degree at a college or university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student at a college or university who has not yet received a bachelor’s degree (= the first degree given)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "underground": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "below the surface of the earth; below ground:",
        "examples": [
          "an underground cave/passage/cable",
          "Moles live underground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An underground activity is secret and usually illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "an underground newspaper/movement",
          "(go) underground The Communist Party was forced (to go) underground, and its leaders went into hiding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a secret system, used in the 19th century, by which slaves (= people who had been sold and forced to work) in US states where slavery was legal were helped to escape to places where there was no slavery:",
        "examples": [
          "They told us the stories of some of the main figures in the Underground Railroad."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a railway system in which electric trains travel through tunnels below ground:",
        "examples": [
          "the London Underground",
          "on the underground They went on the underground."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people in a society who are trying new and often shocking or illegal ways of living or forms of art:",
        "examples": [
          "the underground In Britain and the USA in the 1970s, the underground was a powerful subversive force."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who secretly fight against the government:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a member of the underground, harassing the invading army."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "below the surface of the earth; below ground:",
        "examples": [
          "an underground garage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is done underground is secret or hidden, usually because it is not traditional or is shocking or illegal:",
        "examples": [
          "an underground newspaper",
          "Officials believe the sighting of the suspect may have forced him to go underground (= to become secret)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The underground is an organization that secretly works against those in power:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a member of the French underground in World War II."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "underlined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to draw a line under a word, especially in order to show its importance:",
        "examples": [
          "All the technical words have been underlined in red."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to emphasize:",
        "examples": [
          "She gave some shocking examples to underline the seriousness of the situation.",
          "To underline their disgust, the crowd started throwing bottles at the stage."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "underlings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person of low rank and little authority who works for someone more important:",
        "examples": [
          "She surrounded herself with underlings who were too afraid of her to answer back."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "underlying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "real but not immediately obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "And what might be the underlying significance of these supposedly random acts?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something on which something else is based:",
        "examples": [
          "The price of the investment fell below the value of the underlying assets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "positioned under the surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The currents are affected by the shape of the underlying rocks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "real but not immediately obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "The investigation focused on the underlying causes of the fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the shares, etc. to which something such as an option (= the right to buy or sell something in the future) relates:",
        "examples": [
          "The option was sold requiring payment against delivery of the underlying security."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the basic level or amount of something before anything else is added or taken away:",
        "examples": [
          "Underlying conditions are favourable.",
          "They underestimated their underlying costs and ended up losing a lot of money.",
          "Last year the company had underlying earnings of $10.6m on $34m sales."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undermine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone less confident, less powerful, or less likely to succeed, or to make something weaker, often gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "The president has accused two cabinet members of working secretly to undermine his position/him.",
          "Criticism just undermines their confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually weaken or destroy someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The incompetence and arrogance of the city’s administration have undermined public confidence in government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undermined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone less confident, less powerful, or less likely to succeed, or to make something weaker, often gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "The president has accused two cabinet members of working secretly to undermine his position/him.",
          "Criticism just undermines their confidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undermines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone less confident, less powerful, or less likely to succeed, or to make something weaker, often gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "The president has accused two cabinet members of working secretly to undermine his position/him.",
          "Criticism just undermines their confidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to gradually weaken or destroy someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "The incompetence and arrogance of the city’s administration have undermined public confidence in government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undermining": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone less confident, less powerful, or less likely to succeed, or to make something weaker, often gradually:",
        "examples": [
          "The president has accused two cabinet members of working secretly to undermine his position/him.",
          "Criticism just undermines their confidence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "underneath": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "under or below:",
        "examples": [
          "The tunnel goes right underneath the city.",
          "They found a bomb underneath the car.",
          "Underneath that shy exterior, she's actually a very warm person.",
          "He was wearing a garish T-shirt underneath his shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lower part or the bottom surface of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Bake for half an hour - the top should be crisp, and the underneath moist and succulent.",
          "She found the key taped to the underneath of the table, as always."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "directly under and usually hidden by something else:",
        "examples": [
          "The Lincoln Tunnel passes underneath the Hudson River, which separates New York from New Jersey.",
          "When the painting was restored, an older painting was discovered underneath."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "underpants": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of underwear covering the area between the waist and the tops of the legs:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of underpants"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of underwear covering the area between the waist and the top of the legs:",
        "examples": [
          "a pair of underpants"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "underpass": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a road or path that goes under something such as a busy road, allowing vehicles or people to go from one side to the other",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a passage that goes under something such as a busy road, allowing people or vehicles to go from one side to the other",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "underprivileged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without the money, possessions, education, opportunities, etc. that the average person has:",
        "examples": [
          "Children from an underprivileged family background are statistically more likely to become involved in crime."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "polite phrase for poor people:",
        "examples": [
          "The charity raises money for holidays for the underprivileged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking the money and the basic social advantages that most people have; poor:",
        "examples": [
          "a summer camp for underprivileged children"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "underrated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "better or more important than most people believe:",
        "examples": [
          "In my opinion, fennel is an underrated vegetable.",
          "He is one of the most underrated players in baseball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having more importance, value, skill, power, etc., than people recognize:",
        "examples": [
          "He is one of Hollywood’s most underrated actors (= He is much better than people think)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "underside": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the side of something that is usually closest to the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "The car had turned over in the ditch, and its underside was covered in oil and mud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the lower or bottom side of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Mites feed on the underside of leaves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "understaffed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a shop, business, or organization is understaffed, it does not have enough employees:",
        "examples": [
          "The hospital was desperately understaffed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having enough employees:",
        "examples": [
          "The facility is chronically understaffed and short of supplies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having fewer workers or employees than necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "We are understaffed and too reliant on contractors to provide us with personnel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "understandable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "easy to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "You have to put the facts into a form that's understandable to everyone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "You say that something, for example someone's behaviour, is understandable, if you feel that it is usual and not strange or difficult to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "Their refusal to cooperate is perfectly/completely understandable, considering the circumstances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be understood, so that you know what something means:",
        "examples": [
          "You’ve got to tell a story to three-year-olds in a way that’s understandable to them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that something a person does is understandable, you feel that it is the way most people would behave in that situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Her actions are understandable when you consider how badly she was treated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "understandably": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is easy to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "She was understandably surprised to see us there.",
          "Understandably, he is reluctant to talk about his medical history."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that someone is understandably feeling a particular emotion, you mean that most people would feel the same way in that situation:",
        "examples": [
          "She was understandably upset when no one returned her call."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "understanding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "knowledge about a subject, situation, etc. or about how something works:",
        "examples": [
          "understanding of She doesn't have any understanding of politics/human nature/what it takes to be a good manager.",
          "My understanding of the agreement (= what I think it means) is that they will pay $50,000 over two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a positive relationship between two people or groups in which they feel sympathy for each other:",
        "examples": [
          "understanding between For peace to exist in the region there needs to be a much improved understanding between all the parties concerned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an informal agreement between people:",
        "examples": [
          "come to/reach an understanding It took several hours of discussion before they could come to/reach an understanding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you do something on the understanding that something else can or will happen, you do it because someone else has promised that it can or will:",
        "examples": [
          "We bought the sofa on the understanding that we could return it if it didn't fit in the room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An understanding person who has the ability to know how other people are feeling, and can forgive them if they do something wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "He had expected her to be horrified, but she was actually very understanding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that you have reason to believe:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] Ours was a generation brought up with the understanding (= belief) that science meant progress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An understanding is also an informal agreement between people:",
        "examples": [
          "The two sides have come to/reached an understanding about the sale of the house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "knowledge of a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "He doesn’t have any real understanding of mathematics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Understanding is also a feeling of kindness and caring based on knowledge, esp. of the causes of behavior:",
        "examples": [
          "The values he had in mind were simply family love and understanding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sympathetic and caring:",
        "examples": [
          "an understanding friend"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an informal agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "Taiwan and Hong Kong reached an understanding for a five-year commercial air agreement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "understands": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to know the meaning of something that someone says:",
        "examples": [
          "She explained the whole idea again, but I still didn't understand.",
          "Is there anyone here who understands Arabic?",
          "I think he was calling from a club - it was so noisy, I couldn't understand a word he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know why or how something happens or works:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] We still don't fully understand how the brain works."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know how someone feels or why someone behaves in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "My wife doesn't understand me.",
          "Sometimes I don't understand James.",
          "[ + question word ] You don't understand what it's like/how it feels to have to beg on the streets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to think, especially wrongly, that someone means or something is about a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "When he said three o'clock, I understood him to mean in the afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When two people understand one another, they both know what the other means and wants and they have an agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "I wanted to make sure that we want the same things, and that we really understand each other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know or realize something because you have been told it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] I understand (that) you are interested in borrowing some money from us.",
          "give someone to understand that The Director had given her to understand (= told her) that she would be promoted.",
          "[ + obj + to infinitive  ] A secret buyer is understood to have paid $1 million for the three pictures (= there is unofficial news that this has happened)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when making certain that someone knows what you mean and will do as you want:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't want you to see that boy again. Understand?/Do you understand?/Is that understood?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something such as a rule that everyone knows and accepts:",
        "examples": [
          "it is understood that In the library it is understood that people should talk quietly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to know the meaning of something, or to know how a person feels and why the person behaves in a particular way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] I don’t understand what he means.",
          "[ T ] Is there anyone here who understands English?",
          "[ T ] It was so noisy I couldn’t understand (= recognize) a word he was saying.",
          "[ I ] If you choose not to come, I’ll understand.",
          "[ T ] He claimed that no one ever understood him (= had any sympathy for him or knew what he was feeling).",
          "[ + question word ] I understand how she feels about the loss of her dog.",
          "[ T ] It is understood that (= Everyone knows and accepts that) you don’t bring food or drinks into the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to believe something is true because you have been told something that causes you to think it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] I understand (that) the show will go on, but with a different cast.",
          "I understood him to say (= I believed that he said) that the trip had been canceled."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "understated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not trying to attract attention or impress people:",
        "examples": [
          "approving He's very elegant, in an understated way."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not intended to be obvious:",
        "examples": [
          "The apartment was luxurious but furnished in a tastefully understated way."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "understatement": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a statement that describes something in a way that makes it seem less important, serious, bad, etc. than it really is, or the act of making such statements:",
        "examples": [
          "To say that her resignation was a shock would be an understatement - it caused panic.",
          "\"It didn't go well? \" \"That's the understatement of the year/decade/century. It was a disaster.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement that something is much smaller, much less important, or much less serious than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "It's an understatement to say the workers are worried about their futures.",
          "with understatement The report says with understatement, 'there is still much scope for reform'.",
          "understatement of the century/decade/year To say he's been busy would be the understatement of the year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "understood": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "understudy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an actor who learns the parts of other actors in a play, so that he or she can replace them if necessary, for example if they are ill:",
        "examples": [
          "An understudy took over for the rest of the performance and the evening show.",
          "Understudies never know when they might have to go on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to learn the lines of other actors in a play, so that you can replace them if necessary, for example if they are ill:",
        "examples": [
          "He understudied the title role in Broadway's \"Tarzan\".",
          "Big roles are always given to big stars, so understudying is the only way in the beginning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an actor or other performer who learns the parts of others in a play, opera, etc., so that he or she can replace them if necessary",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "undertake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do or begin to do something, especially something that will take a long time or be difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "Students are required to undertake simple experiments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to promise that you will do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She undertook not to publish the names of the people involved.",
          "[ + that ] The government undertook that the buildings would not be redeveloped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass another vehicle that is going in the same direction as you by driving past it on the left side:",
        "examples": [
          "The Highway Code advises drivers not to undertake.",
          "The driver claims the vehicle undertook him while he was turning left."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take responsibility for and begin doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The president directed the Department of Justice to undertake an investigation of the allegations.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] I undertook to help him learn English."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do or begin to do something, especially something that will take a long time or be difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "He needs to undertake a proper cashflow and budgeting exercise.",
          "Some companies have undertaken a thorough transformation of their production methods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to promise or agree that you will do something:",
        "examples": [
          "undertake to do sth All banks have undertaken to give printouts on request of standing orders and direct debits."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undertaken": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "undertaker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies that are going to be buried or cremated (= burned) and to organize funerals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose business is to prepare the dead to be buried or cremated (= burned) and to organize funerals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "undertaking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a job, business, or piece of work:",
        "examples": [
          "The construction of the tunnel is a large and complex undertaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal promise:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] formal The manager gave a written undertaking that no one would lose their job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of passing another vehicle that is going in the same direction as you by driving past it on the left side:",
        "examples": [
          "Undertaking in itself isn't illegal, but you could face a fixed penalty notice for careless driving.",
          "Undertaking in the inside lane should be avoided wherever possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the work of an undertaker (= a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies that are going to be buried or cremated (= burned) and to organize funerals):",
        "examples": [
          "His book about his life as a funeral director is called \"The Bare Bones of Undertaking\".",
          "Undertaking was not her first choice of profession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an effort to do something, esp. to do a large or difficult job, or the job that is done:",
        "examples": [
          "Preparing for the US national census every ten years is a massive undertaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job, task, or piece of work that someone has decided or agreed to do:",
        "examples": [
          "a big/enormous/major undertaking This is an enormous and most ambitious undertaking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a formal promise:",
        "examples": [
          "an undertaking to do sth Many banks have given undertakings to lend more.",
          "an undertaking that Both companies gave an undertaking that they will stop discounting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a business:",
        "examples": [
          "IOC is India's largest commercial undertaking.",
          "90% of the investment portfolio comprised investment in the securities of the associated undertakings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undertow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong current flowing underwater in a different direction to the way the water on the surface is moving, especially one that flows away from the land at the same time as a wave hits the beach",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong current that flows under water away from a beach at the same time as waves on the surface move toward the beach",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "undervalued": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "if something is undervalued, it is considered to be less valuable or important than it really is:",
        "examples": [
          "The water companies have a lot of undervalued assets.",
          "an undervalued business/company He specialises in making investments in small, undervalued companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if someone is undervalued, people think they are less able, skilful, or important than they really are:",
        "examples": [
          "An employee who feels undervalued is more likely to lose their temper when something goes wrong."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "underwater": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "under the surface of the water, especially under the surface of the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "an underwater camera (= a camera that you can use underwater)",
          "Some species of turtle can remain underwater for 24 hours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "under the surface of water, esp. under the surface of the sea:",
        "examples": [
          "an underwater camera",
          "Some ducks can stay underwater for nearly two minutes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "underway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is underway, it is happening now:",
        "examples": [
          "already underway Economic recovery is already underway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin:",
        "examples": [
          "The film festival gets underway on 11 July ."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "beginning to exist or is happening now:",
        "examples": [
          "Economic recovery is already under way.",
          "It’s time to get this project underway (= started)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "underwear": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "clothes worn next to the skin, under other clothes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothes worn next to the skin, under other clothes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "underworld": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of society consisting of criminal organizations and activities",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in mythology, a place under the earth where the spirits of the dead go",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the criminal organizations and activities that exist within society",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "underwriting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of giving financial support for an activity, and for paying any costs if it fails:",
        "examples": [
          "The group announced a £50 million investment in insurance underwriting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undeserving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having earned the right to have something; not deserving something:",
        "examples": [
          "They have been shown to be groups undeserving of any respect whatsoever.",
          "Many of them felt that the welfare state benefited the undeserving more than the needy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undesirables": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "people whose behaviour or appearance makes them unacceptable in society or at a particular occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "There are guards on the door to keep out (the) undesirables."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undetectable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to notice or discover:",
        "examples": [
          "The moons of Jupiter are undetectable by the naked eye.",
          "The medication he takes every day has reduced the amount of virus in his bloodstream to undetectable levels."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undetected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not noticed or discovered:",
        "examples": [
          "The longer lung disease goes undetected and untreated, the greater the risk of complications.",
          "He was diagnosed with a previously undetected heart condition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undetermined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not measured, counted, or clearly known:",
        "examples": [
          "The park was developed in several phases, at undetermined costs, between 2015 and 2020.",
          "Local residents will be without an emergency water supply for an undetermined length of time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undeterred": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "still continuing to do something or enthusiastic about doing it despite a bad situation:",
        "examples": [
          "After four years of injury problems, Thomas remains undeterred."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undeveloped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An undeveloped place or piece of land has not been built on or used for farming.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a place or land) not built on or used for farming",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not developed, used, or advanced:",
        "examples": [
          "Rhum is the UK's largest undeveloped gas field."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe countries that are much less developed economically than most others, with very little industry, and with little money spent on education, health care, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "This ailment is common in undeveloped countries without proper water and sewer systems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "undeveloped areas are not used for farming or industry, or do not have any buildings on them:",
        "examples": [
          "The country's east coast remains relatively undeveloped.",
          "We have very little undeveloped green space left in Louisville."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "undies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "undignified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making you look silly and lose people's respect, especially because of not being controlled, serious, or calm:",
        "examples": [
          "There was an undignified scramble for seats on the train.",
          "We felt it would be undignified to respond to the criticism in the press."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undisciplined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not behaving in a very controlled or organized way:",
        "examples": [
          "The coach should be embarrassed to see the team play in such an undisciplined manner.",
          "An undisciplined army may consist of excellent fighters, but they fight as individuals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undisclosed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If official information is undisclosed, it is secret:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting is taking place at an undisclosed location."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not announced; kept private:",
        "examples": [
          "The Rembrandt painting was sold at auction for an undisclosed amount."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "undisclosed information has not been made publicly available:",
        "examples": [
          "an undisclosed amount/fee/sum The law firm settled with the family for an undisclosed amount.",
          "The meeting was held at an undisclosed location."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undiscovered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not discovered or known about:",
        "examples": [
          "The ruins of the church lay undiscovered until 1948.",
          "She regards herself as an artist of great but as yet undiscovered potential."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undisputed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is undisputed, everyone agrees about it:",
        "examples": [
          "an undisputed fact",
          "the undisputed champion/winner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "about which there is no disagreement:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s an undisputed fact that women on average live longer than men."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undivided": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing as a whole, not in separate parts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete attention:",
        "examples": [
          "give someone your undivided attention If you just wait till I've finished this bit of work I will give you my undivided attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing as a whole, not in separate parts:",
        "examples": [
          "an undivided Germany"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you give someone, or if someone has, your undivided attention, you stop whatever else you are doing and listen to that person:",
        "examples": [
          "Just as soon as I’ve finished this letter, I’ll give you my undivided attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing as a whole, not in separate parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Trustees are holding the land for various beneficiaries in undivided shares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete attention:",
        "examples": [
          "It is no use giving an employee an hour's undivided attention if you ignore him or her for the rest of the year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to unfasten something that is fastened or tied:",
        "examples": [
          "Can someone help me to undo my seat belt?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the good or bad effects of an action or several actions:",
        "examples": [
          "I did a really tough aerobics class and then went out for dinner and undid (all) the good work!",
          "It's very difficult to undo the damage that's caused by inadequate parenting in a child's early years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to unfasten something that is closed or tied:",
        "examples": [
          "He undid the top button of his shirt and loosened his tie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the effects of something that happened earlier:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s difficult to undo the damage caused by a father who abandons his child."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undocumented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not supported by written proof:",
        "examples": [
          "People should not stop eating fish because of some undocumented risk of cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having any documents to prove that you are living or working in a country legally:",
        "examples": [
          "undocumented immigrants/workers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having any documents to prove that someone or something is legal:",
        "examples": [
          "undocumented immigrants/workers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not officially recorded:",
        "examples": [
          "The cash economy facilitates a variety of undocumented transactions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without the official or legal papers that allow someone to work or live somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "10% of workers here are estimated to be undocumented immigrants.",
          "an undocumented worker/laborer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undoing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the cause of someone's failure, or of someone's loss of power or money:",
        "examples": [
          "Greed has been the undoing of many a businessman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cause of a person’s failure or loss of power or wealth:",
        "examples": [
          "His failure to delegate authority and his arrogance led to his undoing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undone": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unfastened:",
        "examples": [
          "Why didn't you tell me my zip was undone!",
          "come undone Damn, my shoe-laces have come undone again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be without hope for the future, having experienced great disappointment, loss of money, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "She read the letter and turned pale. \"I'm undone,\" she croaked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undoubtedly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "She was undoubtedly the best candidate.",
          "Undoubtedly, stress has contributed to her health problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very likely; almost certainly:",
        "examples": [
          "It is undoubtedly one of the best movies of the year.",
          "The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly (= without a doubt) the speech by the guest of honor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove your clothes or remove the clothes from someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you undress the kids for bed, Steve?",
          "He undressed and got into the shower."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not wearing many or any clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "He came to the door in a state of undress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to military clothes worn when not in full dress uniform (= the uniform that is worn on formal occasions):",
        "examples": [
          "undress uniform He was wearing the undress uniform of a naval captain of more than three years' seniority.",
          "They had two stars on their undress military coats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove your clothes or remove the clothes from someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She undressed quickly and took a shower."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undressed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "with your clothes removed:",
        "examples": [
          "The kids got undressed and ready for bed.",
          "The doorbell rang when I was half undressed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undressing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove your clothes or remove the clothes from someone else:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you undress the kids for bed, Steve?",
          "He undressed and got into the shower."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to a level that is more than is necessary, acceptable, or reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "Such a high increase will impose an undue burden on the local tax payer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more than is necessary, acceptable, or reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "The court said the state law placed an undue burden on working mothers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "more than is acceptable or necessary:",
        "examples": [
          "Another rise in interest rates so soon would risk spreading undue alarm among businesses and consumers.",
          "undue pressure/strain/hardship A council member said the package was the best deal the city could offer the company without putting undue strain on the city's finances.",
          "an undue burden/risk/delay Opponents have argued that the bill is an undue burden on business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "undying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Undying feelings or beliefs are permanent and never end:",
        "examples": [
          "He pledged undying love/loyalty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a feeling or a belief) permanent; without end:",
        "examples": [
          "undying love"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unearthed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find something in the ground :",
        "examples": [
          "Building at the site was halted after human remains were unearthed earlier this month.",
          "The well-preserved skeleton was unearthed from the cellar of a 1660s house.",
          "Last year, a man using a metal detector unearthed a hoard of 5,000 Roman coins."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find something that was hidden or covered:",
        "examples": [
          "The rare first edition was unearthed from a pile of discarded books, and is valued at $4,000 to $5,000.",
          "Every year literary treasures are unearthed from long-forgotten resting places, and are sold for huge sums.",
          "I unearthed this old dress from the bottom of a drawer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to find something, especially information, often after careful searching :",
        "examples": [
          "A private detective has unearthed some fresh evidence.",
          "This information was not supplied to us but was unearthed by one of our reporters.",
          "She said that the family had not lost hope of unearthing the truth about her sister's disappearance.",
          "I wasn't sure the insurance broker had unearthed the best deal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unearthly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An unearthly time is not at all convenient because it is too early in the morning or too late at night:",
        "examples": [
          "I was woken up at some unearthly hour of the morning by someone knocking on my door."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange in a mysterious and sometimes frightening way:",
        "examples": [
          "Cats' cries have an unearthly quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange and mysterious, and sometimes frightening:",
        "examples": [
          "The streetlights cast an unearthly glow in the thick fog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml If something happens at an unearthly hour, it happens at an unusual and unreasonable time:",
        "examples": [
          "I was awakened at some unearthly hour by a telephone call from Australia."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unease": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of being worried about something:",
        "examples": [
          "The security lapses have caused widespread unease amongst air passengers.",
          "unease about/over/with Polls show an unease over the depth of the government cuts.",
          "growing/increasing unease Yesterday's decision highlights an increasing unease among client companies at the broadening activities of investment banks.",
          "He acknowledged that merger talks have created some uneasiness among employees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uneasy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "slightly worried or uncomfortable about a particular situation:",
        "examples": [
          "I feel a little uneasy about asking her to do me such a big favour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a situation or condition that makes people slightly worried, often because it may not continue successfully:",
        "examples": [
          "Who can predict how long this uneasy peace between the two countries will last?",
          "She has a slightly uneasy relationship with her mother-in-law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "uncomfortable or anxious:",
        "examples": [
          "If you travel, you know that uneasy feeling you get when you arrive in a strange city and don’t have a hotel reservation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uneducated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having received little or no education",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having received little education",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "unemployed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having a job that provides money:",
        "examples": [
          "He's been unemployed for over a year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who do not have a job that provides money:",
        "examples": [
          "There are now over four million unemployed in this country.",
          "Our department provides services for the unemployed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having a job that provides money:",
        "examples": [
          "an unemployed actor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is unemployed does not have a job:",
        "examples": [
          "Only 2.3% of the survey sample were unemployed and seeking work.",
          "Unemployment figures include only those who are officially registered as unemployed.",
          "The portion of the jobless who had been unemployed for more than six months was 21.6% in June, not much changed from June last year.",
          "unemployed people/workers We should be focussing more efforts on labour-market issues such as getting unemployed people back to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who do not have jobs, considered as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "Government programs for the unemployed will place new emphasis on training, education, and relocation assistance.",
          "According to Labor Department statistics, nearly a half million people joined the ranks of the unemployed in November."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unemployment": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the number of people who do not have a job that provides money:",
        "examples": [
          "Unemployment has fallen/risen again for the third consecutive month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being unemployed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the situation of not having a job that provides money, or the number of people in this situation at any time:",
        "examples": [
          "high/low unemployment",
          "The unemployment rate was 4 percent in October."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number or percentage of people in a country or area who do not have jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "In the hardest hit areas, unemployment stands at around 14%.",
          "Youth unemployment among those between 16 and 19 remains high.",
          "The Office for National Statistics said the \"claimant count\" measure of unemployment dropped by 5,500 last month.",
          "an area of low/high unemployment",
          "unemployment figures/levels/statistics",
          "widespread/rising/growing unemployment",
          "unemployment rises/soars/climbs In Arkansas, the state's unemployment rose from 4.1% in December to 4.3% in January.",
          "unemployment falls/drops/decreases Unemployment is dropping fastest in the north of the country.",
          "level/rate of unemployment Unofficial estimates put the level of unemployment in the region at around 10%.",
          "rise/increase/decline in unemployment Further increases in unemployment are expected.",
          "reduce/cut/tackle unemployment Helping people out of poverty involves ensuring they have the right skills to compete in the labour market, as well as tackling unemployment.",
          "unemployment remains low/high/steady Fed forecasts are that unemployment will remain low at about 4.75%."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which someone does not have a job:",
        "examples": [
          "Fear of unemployment is driving homeowners to trade down as a safety measure against the chance of tough times ahead.",
          "a period/spell of unemployment Periods of unemployment are an inevitable feature of modern working life.",
          "Welfare discrimination plunges thousands of young people into a cycle of homelessness, unemployment and poverty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "money that the government pays regularly to unemployed people who are looking for jobs:",
        "examples": [
          "If your contract is terminated, insist that your bosses give you a letter confirming that you can claim unemployment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unequal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "different in size, level, amount, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "unequal in The slices were unequal in size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not treating everyone the same; unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "Until women are paid as much as men, they will be competing on unequal terms.",
          "They have an unequal relationship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have the necessary ability, power, or qualities to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "be unequal to the task He tried to cheer her up but found himself unequal to the task."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not the same:",
        "examples": [
          "The unequal status of parent and child is recognized in law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not treating everyone the same; unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1954, the Supreme Court declared that racial segregation in the public schools was unequal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not divided or given in the same amounts to all the people or organizations in a group, so that some people or organizations have more money, resources, etc. than others:",
        "examples": [
          "Pension provision is becoming increasingly unequal, with around a third of the workforce facing inadequate pensions.",
          "The government faces renewed pressure to tackle unequal pay.",
          "an unequal distribution of wealth/power/land Experts say the country has one of the most unequal distributions of wealth in the developing world."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unfair in a way that is harmful or dishonest:",
        "examples": [
          "A new study by the Law Society indicated that unequal treatment for women solicitors was still continuing.",
          "According to a recent survey, Britain is the most unequal society in western Europe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a situation in which a person or organization cannot succeed, for example, because the competition is too strong:",
        "examples": [
          "an unequal contest/struggle/battle Food prices are increasingly dictated by the large supermarkets, and many farmers are giving up the unequal struggle and leaving the land."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have the skills, money, or resources that are necessary to do or achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Ultimately, the management team was unequal to the task of paying off the mountain of debt it had taken on."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unequivocally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is total, or expressed very clearly with no doubt:",
        "examples": [
          "She unequivocally denied the allegations.",
          "He unequivocally ruled out the possibility of military intervention."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unethical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not ethical (= based on moral beliefs)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not morally acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "unethical business practices"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "morally wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The Financial Services Authority's probe into unethical and illegal trading is focussing on the top 20 fund managers of unit trust companies.",
          "unethical behaviour/conduct/practices",
          "What is considered unethical in one country may be standard business practice in another."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uneven": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not level, equal, flat, or continuous:",
        "examples": [
          "Be careful on that path - the paving stones are uneven.",
          "There is an uneven distribution of wealth across the country from the north to the south.",
          "The contest was very uneven - the other team was much stronger than us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "different in quality; often used to avoid saying bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Your work has been a little uneven this term, Matthew."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not even :",
        "examples": [
          "The contest was uneven because one team was much stronger than the other."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not even :",
        "examples": [
          "an uneven surface"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "varying in quality; not always good:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s an uneven movie, but some of the scenes are hilariously funny."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not following a regular or steady pattern, or not the same in every part:",
        "examples": [
          "The regional impact of the fall in house prices is uneven, with modest declines predicted in the south-east, while values are set to fall much more sharply in the south-west.",
          "Politicians should be trying to tackle issues of economic fairness, such as the uneven distribution of benefits in the global financial system.",
          "uneven progress/recovery/expansion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation that is unfair because not everyone has the same chance of succeeding:",
        "examples": [
          "Union officials are worried that negotiating separate deals with each site will create an uneven playing field."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uneventful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An uneventful time or situation is one in which nothing interesting or surprising happens:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an uneventful journey."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without any unusual events:",
        "examples": [
          "The flight to Europe was uneventful."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unexpected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Her resignation was completely unexpected.",
          "unexpected pleasure How lovely to see you here - this really is an unexpected pleasure!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that surprising or strange things are likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The show's producers are not offering any details of the new season, except to say viewers should expect the unexpected."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not expected; surprising:",
        "examples": [
          "What an unexpected treat to meet you here!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unexpectedly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Their campaign was unexpectedly successful.",
          "She showed up unexpectedly at the match."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unexplainable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to explain or understand:",
        "examples": [
          "She says that she has seen several unexplainable things in the sky.",
          "Life is full of mystery, and so much that happens is unexplainable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unexplained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Unexplained events, behaviour, etc. are ones for which people do not know or understand the reason:",
        "examples": [
          "an unexplained death/noise",
          "He was shot dead earlier this year in unexplained circumstances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking a good explanation:",
        "examples": [
          "Experts say the 747 is not noted for problems or unexplained crashes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unfailing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a positive quality of someone's character is unfailing, it shows itself at all times:",
        "examples": [
          "unfailing enthusiasm"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a positive quality of someone’s character) showing itself at all times:",
        "examples": [
          "She was known for her unfailing good humor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unfair": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not treating people in an equal way, or not morally right:",
        "examples": [
          "an unfair system",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's unfair to blame Robert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not fair :",
        "examples": [
          "It seems unfair to tax you both where you work and where you live."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not morally right, or not treating people in an equal way:",
        "examples": [
          "Businesses argue that the tax idea is unfair because it is based on revenue, rather than profit.",
          "We will not accept unfair treatment of individuals whether it be because of race, sex, age or religion.",
          "Critics of the bill think that new service providers will be given an unfair advantage over cable companies with existing franchise agreements.",
          "unfair competition/practices/subsidies",
          "be/seem unfair to do sth It is unfair to judge infrastructure services on the basis of return on investment.",
          "be/seem unfair that It seems unfair that the Scottish and Irish fishing industries should be hardest hit when other EU countries have also contributed to the over-fishing problem.",
          "grossly/really unfair"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unfairly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not right or does not involve equal treatment:",
        "examples": [
          "They claim the police treat minorities unfairly.",
          "She believes she's being unfairly criticized."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unfaithful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a sexual relationship or experience with a person who is not your husband, wife, or usual sexual partner:",
        "examples": [
          "If a man was unfaithful to me I'd leave him no matter what the circumstances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not loyal or able to be trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "an unfaithful friend"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Unfaithful also means having a physical relationship with a person who is not your husband or wife.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "unfamiliar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not known to you:",
        "examples": [
          "I noticed several unfamiliar faces in the meeting room.",
          "unfamiliar to His name was unfamiliar to me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not have any knowledge or experience of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Many older people are unfamiliar with computers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not previously experienced or known:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m unfamiliar with that word – what does it mean?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unfastens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to release or open something that is fixed or closed:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't unfasten this button/belt.",
          "This blouse unfastens (= can be unfastened) at the back."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make looser or take apart something that fastens or is fastened:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Cal loosened his tie and unfastened his collar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unfathomable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "For some unfathomable reason they built the toilet next to the kitchen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unfeeling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not feeling sympathy for other people's suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "She accused me of being unfeeling because I didn't cry at the end of the film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not feeling sympathy for other people’s suffering:",
        "examples": [
          "an unfeeling man"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unfettered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not limited by rules or any other controlling influence:",
        "examples": [
          "Poets are unfettered by the normal rules of sentence structure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not controlled, limited, or prevented by anyone:",
        "examples": [
          "The law gives the governor unfettered discretion to make these appointments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unfinished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not ended or completed",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a matter, especially a disagreement, that is not yet decided or agreed:",
        "examples": [
          "have unfinished business with I still have some unfinished business with you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not finished or complete:",
        "examples": [
          "An unfinished apartment building in North Hollywood caught fire shortly after midnight."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unfit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not suitable or good enough for a particular purpose or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "unfit for The building was declared unfit for human habitation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not healthy because you do too little exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "I used to take plenty of exercise, but now I'm terribly unfit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone unsuitable for something, or to do or be something:",
        "examples": [
          "unfit someone for something My lack of application to my studies unfitted me for any solid profession.",
          "Her unconventional childhood unfitted her for the traditional role of a Southern lady.",
          "unfit someone to do something He had defects of character unfitting him to be a lawyer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking the qualities needed or expected for something; not suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "The court ruled that she was an unfit mother and ordered that the child be placed in a foster home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unflattering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not flattering, or making someone look less attractive or seem worse than usual:",
        "examples": [
          "an unflattering photo/dress/colour",
          "The book portrays her in a very unflattering light."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unfold": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to open or spread out something that has been folded:",
        "examples": [
          "He watched her expression as she unfolded the letter.",
          "She unfolded a deckchair and sat down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a situation or story unfolds, it develops or becomes clear to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Like a lot of people, I've watched the events of the last few days unfold on TV.",
          "As the plot unfolds, you gradually realize that all your initial assumptions were wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell a story or explain something such as a plan:",
        "examples": [
          "Gradually, the author unfolds a fantastical tale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a situation or story) to develop or become clear:",
        "examples": [
          "Events unfolded in a way that no one could have predicted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open or spread out something that has been folded:",
        "examples": [
          "She took the old wedding dress out and carefully unfolded it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unfolded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open or spread out something that has been folded:",
        "examples": [
          "He watched her expression as she unfolded the letter.",
          "She unfolded a deckchair and sat down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a situation or story unfolds, it develops or becomes clear to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Like a lot of people, I've watched the events of the last few days unfold on TV.",
          "As the plot unfolds, you gradually realize that all your initial assumptions were wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell a story or explain something such as a plan:",
        "examples": [
          "Gradually, the author unfolds a fantastical tale."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unfolding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open or spread out something that has been folded:",
        "examples": [
          "He watched her expression as she unfolded the letter.",
          "She unfolded a deckchair and sat down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a situation or story unfolds, it develops or becomes clear to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Like a lot of people, I've watched the events of the last few days unfold on TV.",
          "As the plot unfolds, you gradually realize that all your initial assumptions were wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell a story or explain something such as a plan:",
        "examples": [
          "Gradually, the author unfolds a fantastical tale."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unfolds": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to open or spread out something that has been folded:",
        "examples": [
          "He watched her expression as she unfolded the letter.",
          "She unfolded a deckchair and sat down."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a situation or story unfolds, it develops or becomes clear to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Like a lot of people, I've watched the events of the last few days unfold on TV.",
          "As the plot unfolds, you gradually realize that all your initial assumptions were wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell a story or explain something such as a plan:",
        "examples": [
          "Gradually, the author unfolds a fantastical tale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a situation or story) to develop or become clear:",
        "examples": [
          "Events unfolded in a way that no one could have predicted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open or spread out something that has been folded:",
        "examples": [
          "She took the old wedding dress out and carefully unfolded it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unforeseen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not expected:",
        "examples": [
          "Due to unforeseen circumstances the cost of the improvements has risen by 20 percent.",
          "Unless there are any unforeseen problems the whole project should be finished by the spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unexpected and often unwanted:",
        "examples": [
          "Due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight’s performance has been canceled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not expected:",
        "examples": [
          "The costs have risen by 20% owing to unforeseen circumstances.",
          "The fund covers unforeseen expenses not paid for by insurance.",
          "unforeseen complications/difficulties/problems"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unforgettable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An unforgettable experience has such a strong effect or influence on you that you cannot forget it.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an experience) having such a strong effect or influence on you that you cannot forget it:",
        "examples": [
          "One unforgettable morning, we were among the elephants, perfectly situated to watch their descent to the river."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unforgivable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of behaviour) too bad to forgive:",
        "examples": [
          "The way he spoke to his brother was unforgivable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unforgiving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not willing to forgive people for things they do wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "My wife is unforgiving by nature."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant or difficult to deal with:",
        "examples": [
          "The unforgiving seas make search and rescue very difficult."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An unforgiving fabric or item of clothing can make you look fat:",
        "examples": [
          "Satin is gorgeous but can be unforgiving and emphasize bulges."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unfortunate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unlucky or having bad effects:",
        "examples": [
          "She has inherited her father's large nose, which is very unfortunate.",
          "[ + (that) ] It was unfortunate (that) he called at the exact moment when our guests were arriving."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of remarks or behaviour) not suitable in a way that could cause embarrassment or offence:",
        "examples": [
          "The housing director's comment that \"the homeless could do more to help themselves\" was unfortunate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unlucky person who is in a bad situation:",
        "examples": [
          "He was one of the poor unfortunates who invested in the company and now finds himself a few thousand pounds poorer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unlucky or having bad effects:",
        "examples": [
          "What happened to Monica was just a freak accident – it was very unfortunate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of remarks or behavior) unsuitable in a way that could cause offense:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an unfortunate remark that he later regretted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unfortunately": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to say that something is sad, disappointing, or has a bad effect:",
        "examples": [
          "Unfortunately, I didn't have my credit card with me, or else I would have bought it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unfreeze": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to stop (something such as pay or prices) being fixed at a particular level and allow them to increase:",
        "examples": [
          "About one-third of employers plan to unfreeze salaries.",
          "The company sprang a surprise on its customers by unfreezing its prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make an economy or market active again, or to become active again, after a period of no activity:",
        "examples": [
          "The loan was intended to help unfreeze Iceland's economy.",
          "Unless global credit markets unfreeze and start lending again, there will be a recession."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make money available again after it was previously not allowed to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "The first initiative is aimed at unfreezing loans for homeowners.",
          "The loan would provide an important first step towards unfreezing the deposits of approximately 300,000 customers who have been unable to withdraw money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to end an official and legal rule preventing money or property from being used or moved:",
        "examples": [
          "The supreme court cleared him of any wrongdoing and unfroze his assets.",
          "Unless bank accounts are unfrozen, production could be disrupted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to raise the temperature of something so that it is no longer frozen, or to become no longer frozen:",
        "examples": [
          "He uses his father's blowtorch to unfreeze the pipes.",
          "Spring is the time when the earth unfreezes and life returns to the ground."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unfriendly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing dislike and no sympathy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "having an attitude or acting in a way that shows you do not like people and do not care if they like you:",
        "examples": [
          "an unfriendly person"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to cause problems or prevent success:",
        "examples": [
          "Plastic bags are an unfriendly choice for environmental sustainability.",
          "an unfriendly tax regime",
          "unfriendly to sb/sth Companies are migrating to the suburbs to avoid governments perceived as unfriendly to business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unfulfilled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a wish, hope, promise, etc. is unfulfilled, it has not happened or been achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "an unfulfilled ambition/dream"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unhappy because you think you should be achieving more in your life",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unfulfilled order or contract has not been delivered or completed:",
        "examples": [
          "Reports of unfulfilled orders indicated that the firm was in trouble."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not yet achieved or done:",
        "examples": [
          "Close associates say his unfulfilled ambition is to see the group in the FTSE 100 index.",
          "The report accused the nuclear industry of making unfulfilled promises.",
          "After years of unfulfilled potential, the $158-million makeover of the museum hopes to capture the imagination of city residents."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unfurl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a flag, sail, or banner unfurls, it becomes open from a rolled position, and if you unfurl a flag, etc., you make it do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The demonstrators unfurled a large banner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a flag, sail, etc.) to become open from a rolled position, or to cause something to become open from a rolled position",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "unfurled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a flag, sail, or banner unfurls, it becomes open from a rolled position, and if you unfurl a flag, etc., you make it do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The demonstrators unfurled a large banner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ungodly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extreme or unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to get up at some ungodly hour in the morning to take her to the airport."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ungovernable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to be governed or controlled",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ungrateful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not showing or expressing any thanks",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing or expressing thanks, esp. when it is expected or deserved",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "unguarded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not guarded or protected:",
        "examples": [
          "You shouldn't leave your bag unguarded like that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you make an unguarded remark or say something in an unguarded moment, you tell someone something that you would usually keep secret, sometimes in a way that shows bad judgment:",
        "examples": [
          "In an unguarded moment, I said that I didn't trust Charles."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unhand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take your hands off someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Unhand me, sir, for shame!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unhappiness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being sad or not satisfied:",
        "examples": [
          "There is widespread unhappiness with the government's economic, foreign and trade policies.",
          "She talked about her deep unhappiness and loneliness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unhappy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "sad or not satisfied:",
        "examples": [
          "That's enough to make anyone unhappy.",
          "an unhappy marriage",
          "I was very unhappy with the service."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not feeling pleasure or satisfaction:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an unhappy time of her life.",
          "They were unhappy about their hotel room (= did not like it) and asked to be moved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a condition or situation) not lucky:",
        "examples": [
          "We found ourselves in the unhappy situation of having had our bags, passports, and money stolen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unharmed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not hurt or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "Both children escaped unharmed from the burning building."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unhealthy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not good for your health:",
        "examples": [
          "an unhealthy diet",
          "The consequences of an unhealthy lifestyle include a higher risk of diabetes, heart diseases, stroke, and cancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person, animal, or part of the body) not strong or well:",
        "examples": [
          "I had smoked for over 20 years and was very unhealthy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not good for someone or not acceptable because it does not seem normal:",
        "examples": [
          "Parents should be aware if young people develop an unhealthy interest in death and begin to appear depressed.",
          "There are healthy and unhealthy ways to express angry feelings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ill or appearing to be ill",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "harmful to your health:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s unhealthy to eat fatty foods all the time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unheard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not be listened to or considered:",
        "examples": [
          "We complained but as usual our voices went unheard."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unhinged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "mentally ill:",
        "examples": [
          "I sometimes think that your mother is a little unhinged."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unholy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a combination of things when it is very bad, harmful, or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "Religious fanatics have formed an unholy alliance with right wing groups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "an unholy mess/row/noise"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not pure or religious:",
        "examples": [
          "He described their actions as unholy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unicorn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary white creature like a horse with a single horn growing from the front of its head",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a start-up (= new business) whose value is considered to be over $1 billion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is difficult or impossible to find:",
        "examples": [
          "The good $15 Pinot Noir is the unicorn of the California wine industry - highly sought after, but no one is actually sure whether it exists or not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of a combination of a number of colours, typically including purple, pink, white, light blue and light green, that are used together to decorate food, clothing, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "The easiest way to get that unicorn effect is through soft pastel colours like pinks, greens, and blues.",
          "We offer seven different hanging party decorations in unicorn colours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary creature like a horse with a single horn growing from the front of its head",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "unicorns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary white creature like a horse with a single horn growing from the front of its head",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a start-up (= new business) whose value is considered to be over $1 billion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that is difficult or impossible to find:",
        "examples": [
          "The good $15 Pinot Noir is the unicorn of the California wine industry - highly sought after, but no one is actually sure whether it exists or not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "consisting of a combination of a number of colours, typically including purple, pink, white, light blue and light green, that are used together to decorate food, clothing, etc. :",
        "examples": [
          "The easiest way to get that unicorn effect is through soft pastel colours like pinks, greens, and blues.",
          "We offer seven different hanging party decorations in unicorn colours."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary creature like a horse with a single horn growing from the front of its head",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "unidentified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "whose name is not known or is being kept secret:",
        "examples": [
          "Police are investigating the death of an unidentified man whose body was found yesterday.",
          "The airline is currently having merger talks with an unidentified rival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person or image of a person) whose name is not known:",
        "examples": [
          "The photo shows the two leaders shaking hands, with an unidentified woman behind them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unification": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of bringing together or combining things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "the unification of East and West Germany",
          "His party's long-term goal remained eventual unification."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the forming of a single thing by bringing together separate parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Germany was transformed after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the unification of the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "brought together, combined, or united:",
        "examples": [
          "We have to be able to speak with a unified voice on this subject.",
          "The politicians find themselves unusually unified on everything from tax policy to foreign affairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "involving several people, organizations, or countries that all work together:",
        "examples": [
          "China and Russia have agreed to create a 'unified energy market' in Central Asia.",
          "a unified approach/strategy/policy",
          "a unified vision/voice No business can survive without a unified vision in terms of goals and strategic direction."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unified system, process, etc. has the same rules or laws for all the people, organizations, or countries that are affected by it:",
        "examples": [
          "A spokeswoman for the Financial Ombudsman has called for the FSA to oversee the travel insurance market, and to make efforts to apply 'a coherent and unified system of statutory regulation'.",
          "unified business rates"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uniform": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular set of clothes that has to be worn by the members of the same organization or group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "military/school uniform",
          "a nurse's uniform",
          "I love a man in uniform!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of clothes that is connected with a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Photographs show him wearing the T-shirt and ripped jeans that were the student's uniform of the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the same; not changing or different in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "The office walls and furniture are a uniform grey.",
          "Small businesses are demanding that they receive uniform treatment from the banks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special set of clothes worn by people belonging to an organization to show others that they are members of it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] soldiers in uniform"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the same; not varying or different in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "The laws for adopting a child are not uniform among the states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Uniform means not changing in speed or power; constant.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not changing or different in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "Making the rules more uniform should reduce the number of cases taken before district law courts.",
          "A proposed new framework has been widely praised for providing a uniform approach to the problem of waste disposal.",
          "Trying to impose a uniform system in all the countries affected has proved very problematic.",
          "uniform policies/procedures/standards"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uniforms": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular set of clothes that has to be worn by the members of the same organization or group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "military/school uniform",
          "a nurse's uniform",
          "I love a man in uniform!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of clothes that is connected with a particular group of people:",
        "examples": [
          "Photographs show him wearing the T-shirt and ripped jeans that were the student's uniform of the time."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the same; not changing or different in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "The office walls and furniture are a uniform grey.",
          "Small businesses are demanding that they receive uniform treatment from the banks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special set of clothes worn by people belonging to an organization to show others that they are members of it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] soldiers in uniform"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the same; not varying or different in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "The laws for adopting a child are not uniform among the states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Uniform means not changing in speed or power; constant.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not changing or different in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "Making the rules more uniform should reduce the number of cases taken before district law courts.",
          "A proposed new framework has been widely praised for providing a uniform approach to the problem of waste disposal.",
          "Trying to impose a uniform system in all the countries affected has proved very problematic.",
          "uniform policies/procedures/standards"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to bring together; combine:",
        "examples": [
          "If the new leader does manage to unify his warring party it will be quite an achievement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring separate parts of something together so that they are one:",
        "examples": [
          "With his speech, the president sought to unify the country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unilateral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "involving only one group or country:",
        "examples": [
          "The party leader has actually declared her support for unilateral nuclear disarmament (= giving up her country's nuclear weapons without first waiting for other countries to do the same)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done independently by one group or country:",
        "examples": [
          "a unilateral action"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done by only one of the groups, organizations, or countries involved in an activity or process:",
        "examples": [
          "More than 70 developing countries have undertaken unilateral trade liberalization initiatives during the last 20 years.",
          "Opponents of the government have criticized the president's unilateral approach and believe broader international alliances are required.",
          "unilateral actions/decisions/concessions"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unilaterally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that involves doing or deciding something without first asking or agreeing with another person, group, or country:",
        "examples": [
          "The law is part of a disturbing trend to act unilaterally without regard to the legitimate interests of others.",
          "Employers cannot unilaterally change your contract terms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unimaginable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is unimaginable is difficult to imagine because it is so bad, good, big, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "unimaginable pain/wealth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to imagine, esp. because of being very unlikely or very undesirable:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a time of drought and despair, of the Dust Bowl, of unimaginable suffering."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unimaginative": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not new, original, or clever; not showing any imagination",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "unimportant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not important:",
        "examples": [
          "Staffing is still a relatively unimportant issue compared to our other problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not important:",
        "examples": [
          "The money we lost is relatively unimportant, but the emotional stress of being robbed is hard to get over."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uninhabitable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not habitable (= suitable to live in):",
        "examples": [
          "If there's no roof then the house is uninhabitable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uninhabited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An uninhabited place has no people living in it:",
        "examples": [
          "an uninhabited island"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uninspired": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not exciting or interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "an uninspired performance"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unintelligible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not able to be understood:",
        "examples": [
          "He muttered something unintelligible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of speech or writing) not clear enough to be understood",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "unintended": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not intended:",
        "examples": [
          "The group argues that many of the proposed reforms will have unintended consequences."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not intentional; happening unexpectedly or by accident:",
        "examples": [
          "One unintended consequence of the Industrial Revolution was a rapid increase in air pollution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not planned for:",
        "examples": [
          "She argued that the proposed reorganization could have unintended consequences that might damage the business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unintentional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not intentional",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not planned or intended",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "unintentionally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not intentional:",
        "examples": [
          "I was either intentionally or unintentionally excluded from a lot of the decisions that were made.",
          "The newspaper printed information that was unintentionally misleading."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uninterested": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not interested",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not excited or not wanting to become involved:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s completely uninterested in sports."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uninteresting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not interesting",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "uninterrupted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without any pauses or interruptions :",
        "examples": [
          "Most people do not get eight hours of uninterrupted sleep every night.",
          "Through all this time, his business continued uninterrupted."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uninvited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not invited:",
        "examples": [
          "an uninvited guest",
          "He arrived uninvited in a taxi."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not wanted or asked for:",
        "examples": [
          "She shrank from his uninvited sexual advances."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "union": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or the state of being joined together:",
        "examples": [
          "Meanwhile the debate on European political and monetary union continues.",
          "formal She believes that the union (= marriage) of man and woman in holy matrimony is for ever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the American Civil War) the states that did not separate from the United States",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "the electricians' union"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport of rugby union (= a form of rugby with 15 players in each team), especially when compared with rugby league (= a form of rugby with 13 players in each team):",
        "examples": [
          "He first played union for Wales as a 19-year-old.",
          "He's the latest rugby league player to declare his interest in switching to union."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or the state of being joined together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The union of two people refers to marriage.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a political unit made up of two or more separate units such as states",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the American Civil War, the Union refers to the states that did not separate from the United States.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a labor union",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that represents the people who work in a particular industry, protects their rights and may agree pay, working conditions, etc. with their employers:",
        "examples": [
          "\"No date has yet been set for a strike, the union said in a statement to the press this morning.",
          "The unions are on strike over wage concerns.",
          "The political activity of each affiliated union is highly regulated by statute.",
          "a union spokesman/delegate/negotiator",
          "public-sector/public-employee/state-worker unions",
          "civil-service/white-collar/blue-collar unions",
          "join/belong to a union The new generation of workers is less likely to join a union."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of two or more countries that work together or that have the same government:",
        "examples": [
          "the European Union"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of joining two or more things together, or the state of being joined together:",
        "examples": [
          "Both bosses had a financial interest in making the merger work, as the success of the union of their two companies showed.",
          "economic/political/monetary union"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unionize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to organize workers to become members of a trade union:",
        "examples": [
          "They're about to launch a campaign to unionize workers at all major supermarkets in the area.",
          "unionized employees/labour/workers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a labor union, or to organize workers into a labor union:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We’re launching a campaign to unionize workers at all major discount stores in the area."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a trade union, or to organize workers into a trade union:",
        "examples": [
          "Nurses at the hospital have been trying to unionize since 2009.",
          "Attempts to unionize the car plant have failed so far.",
          "The local economy in LA is becoming more fragmented, with smaller companies whose workers are harder to unionize."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or the state of being joined together:",
        "examples": [
          "Meanwhile the debate on European political and monetary union continues.",
          "formal She believes that the union (= marriage) of man and woman in holy matrimony is for ever."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in the American Civil War) the states that did not separate from the United States",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": [
          "the electricians' union"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport of rugby union (= a form of rugby with 15 players in each team), especially when compared with rugby league (= a form of rugby with 13 players in each team):",
        "examples": [
          "He first played union for Wales as a 19-year-old.",
          "He's the latest rugby league player to declare his interest in switching to union."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or the state of being joined together",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The union of two people refers to marriage.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a political unit made up of two or more separate units such as states",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "In the American Civil War, the Union refers to the states that did not separate from the United States.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a labor union",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an organization that represents the people who work in a particular industry, protects their rights and may agree pay, working conditions, etc. with their employers:",
        "examples": [
          "\"No date has yet been set for a strike, the union said in a statement to the press this morning.",
          "The unions are on strike over wage concerns.",
          "The political activity of each affiliated union is highly regulated by statute.",
          "a union spokesman/delegate/negotiator",
          "public-sector/public-employee/state-worker unions",
          "civil-service/white-collar/blue-collar unions",
          "join/belong to a union The new generation of workers is less likely to join a union."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of two or more countries that work together or that have the same government:",
        "examples": [
          "the European Union"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of joining two or more things together, or the state of being joined together:",
        "examples": [
          "Both bosses had a financial interest in making the merger work, as the success of the union of their two companies showed.",
          "economic/political/monetary union"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unique": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "being the only existing one of its type or, more generally, unusual, or special in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "Each person's genetic code is unique except in the case of identical twins.",
          "I'd recognize your handwriting anywhere - it's unique.",
          "Do not miss this unique opportunity to buy all six pans at half the recommended price.",
          "As many as 100 species of fish, some unique to (= only found in) these waters, may have been affected by the pollution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being the only existing one of its type or, more generally, unusual or special in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "Each person’s DNA is unique."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is unique is unusual or the only one of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "Fast-growing companies are in a unique position to attract the best candidates.",
          "Over the past 15 years, she has made a unique contribution to the country's business environment.",
          "a unique opportunity/set of circumstances"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a unique problem, challenge, etc. is difficult to deal with because it has never happened before:",
        "examples": [
          "The recent financial crisis has posed some unique challenges for governments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is unique to a place or situation, it only exists in that place or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of our problems are unique to our profession."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uniquely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is unusual or special in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "He's uniquely qualified to run this agency.",
          "Antarctica is uniquely suited for many types of research."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uniqueness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being unique (= unusual, or special in some way):",
        "examples": [
          "The government doesn't understand the uniqueness of our situation and the need for bigger subsidies.",
          "It is a story about the uniqueness of every individual."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unison": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the playing or singing of notes at the same pitch, or at pitches one or more octaves apart, by different instruments or voices:",
        "examples": [
          "unison singing",
          "in unison with Here the tenors are in unison with the basses.",
          "The first movement shifts between furious unisons and reflective quiet passages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "acting or speaking together, or at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "\"We want ice cream!\" the children chanted in unison."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a single thing or a separate part of something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "Each unit of the text book focuses on a different grammar point.",
          "The first year of the course is divided into four units.",
          "The company plans to split into two or three units."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture or equipment that is intended to be fitted as a part of a set of similar or matching pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "kitchen/shelf/sink units"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small machine or part of a machine that has a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the central processing unit of a computer",
          "a waste-disposal unit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single complete product of the type that a business sells",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single apartment in a bigger building:",
        "examples": [
          "The old house has been divided up into three rental units.",
          "a public housing unit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is very large and impressive:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm delighted he's playing. He's definitely a unit.",
          "Look at the size of that cow! It's an absolute unit.",
          "A new phone that promises 50 days of battery life with just one charge has been hailed as an “absolute unit” by tech fans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people living or working together, especially for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the traditional family unit",
          "Both soldiers spent two weeks in training before being allowed to rejoin their unit (= the particular part of the army to which they belonged).",
          "Dr Nussbaum is director of the Civil Liberties Research Unit at King's College, London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a standard measure that is used to express amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "A centimetre is a unit of length.",
          "The standard unit of currency in the US is the dollar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a standard measure of alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "Experts say that women should not drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a department in a hospital for the treatment of people with similar illnesses or conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "She's in the burns/paediatric/psychiatric unit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any whole number less than ten:",
        "examples": [
          "Tens go in the left-hand column and units in the right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number 1",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single item or a separate part of something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "The first year of the course is divided into four units.",
          "This apartment building has 60 units (= separate apartments)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A unit is also a small machine or part of a machine that has a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the central processing unit of a computer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A unit is also a piece of furniture or equipment used as part of a set of similar or matching pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "a unit of a bookcase"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people living or working together, esp. for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a military unit",
          "He’s the surgeon in charge of the burn unit at the hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a standard measure used to express amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "An inch is a unit of length.",
          "The dollar is the standard unit of currency in the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single thing or separate part of something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "The training course is divided into five units, and takes place over five days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of business or department within a larger organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares in the pharmaceutical company shot up to 2575p after the sale of its chemicals unit.",
          "Cellphone companies are still on the rise, but most of them are units of the traditional telcos.",
          "a business/operating unit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single share or bond in a unit trust or mutual fund:",
        "examples": [
          "Your investment purchases units that are linked to the Performance Fund."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an individual building or house:",
        "examples": [
          "industrial/office units",
          "a housing/residential unit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of machinery or equipment designed to be used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "an air-conditioning unit",
          "kitchen/shelving/wall-mounted units"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single product considered as part of the total number of products that a company manufactures or sells:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year the company cut domestic production to 3.1 million units."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measurement that is used as a standard to express amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Women are advised not to consume more than 14 units of alcohol a week.",
          "a unit of energy/measurement"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unite": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to join together as a group, or to make people join together as a group; to combine:",
        "examples": [
          "If the opposition groups unite, they may will command over 55 percent of the vote.",
          "If ever a dance company could unite the differing worlds of rock and ballet, the Joffrey Ballet is it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring different groups or things together to become one, or to join together to become one:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The thirteen American colonies united to form a new nation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join together with other people or groups, or to make this happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Governments are calling on national business communities to unite in the current crisis.",
          "The proposed deal would unite the stock markets of Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Lisbon with Wall Street.",
          "unite to do sth San Francisco's mayor and the Board of Supervisors united to back the redevelopment effort.",
          "unite against sth/sb Transport firms united against rivals in order to block access to international operators.",
          "unite behind sb/sth Lawmakers on Tuesday appeared to unite behind a bill for voluntary human vaccination programs.",
          "be united by sth The U.S. is the largest single market in the world and is united by common laws, a common language, and a common currency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine two things:",
        "examples": [
          "unite sth and sth Marketing is an organizational function which unites both consumer need and company innovation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a group of people are united in something, they all agree or all work together to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Economists worldwide are united in the view that the fragile nature of the economic recovery will keep rate rises at bay for months to come."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "united": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "joined together as a group:",
        "examples": [
          "united against Factions previously at war with one another are now united against the common enemy.",
          "united in The whole town was united in grief.",
          "It was the first film festival to take place in a united Germany."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If people are united, they all agree about something:",
        "examples": [
          "On that issue, we're united."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an appearance of agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "present a united front The party's main failing has been their inability to present a united front to the people."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unites": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to join together as a group, or to make people join together as a group; to combine:",
        "examples": [
          "If the opposition groups unite, they may will command over 55 percent of the vote.",
          "If ever a dance company could unite the differing worlds of rock and ballet, the Joffrey Ballet is it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to bring different groups or things together to become one, or to join together to become one:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The thirteen American colonies united to form a new nation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join together with other people or groups, or to make this happen:",
        "examples": [
          "Governments are calling on national business communities to unite in the current crisis.",
          "The proposed deal would unite the stock markets of Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Lisbon with Wall Street.",
          "unite to do sth San Francisco's mayor and the Board of Supervisors united to back the redevelopment effort.",
          "unite against sth/sb Transport firms united against rivals in order to block access to international operators.",
          "unite behind sb/sth Lawmakers on Tuesday appeared to unite behind a bill for voluntary human vaccination programs.",
          "be united by sth The U.S. is the largest single market in the world and is united by common laws, a common language, and a common currency."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to combine two things:",
        "examples": [
          "unite sth and sth Marketing is an organizational function which unites both consumer need and company innovation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a group of people are united in something, they all agree or all work together to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "Economists worldwide are united in the view that the fragile nature of the economic recovery will keep rate rises at bay for months to come."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uniting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to join together as a group, or to make people join together as a group; to combine:",
        "examples": [
          "If the opposition groups unite, they may will command over 55 percent of the vote.",
          "If ever a dance company could unite the differing worlds of rock and ballet, the Joffrey Ballet is it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "units": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a single thing or a separate part of something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "Each unit of the text book focuses on a different grammar point.",
          "The first year of the course is divided into four units.",
          "The company plans to split into two or three units."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of furniture or equipment that is intended to be fitted as a part of a set of similar or matching pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "kitchen/shelf/sink units"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small machine or part of a machine that has a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the central processing unit of a computer",
          "a waste-disposal unit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single complete product of the type that a business sells",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single apartment in a bigger building:",
        "examples": [
          "The old house has been divided up into three rental units.",
          "a public housing unit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or thing that is very large and impressive:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm delighted he's playing. He's definitely a unit.",
          "Look at the size of that cow! It's an absolute unit.",
          "A new phone that promises 50 days of battery life with just one charge has been hailed as an “absolute unit” by tech fans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people living or working together, especially for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the traditional family unit",
          "Both soldiers spent two weeks in training before being allowed to rejoin their unit (= the particular part of the army to which they belonged).",
          "Dr Nussbaum is director of the Civil Liberties Research Unit at King's College, London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a standard measure that is used to express amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "A centimetre is a unit of length.",
          "The standard unit of currency in the US is the dollar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a standard measure of alcohol:",
        "examples": [
          "Experts say that women should not drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a department in a hospital for the treatment of people with similar illnesses or conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "She's in the burns/paediatric/psychiatric unit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any whole number less than ten:",
        "examples": [
          "Tens go in the left-hand column and units in the right."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number 1",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single item or a separate part of something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "The first year of the course is divided into four units.",
          "This apartment building has 60 units (= separate apartments)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A unit is also a small machine or part of a machine that has a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "the central processing unit of a computer"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A unit is also a piece of furniture or equipment used as part of a set of similar or matching pieces:",
        "examples": [
          "a unit of a bookcase"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people living or working together, esp. for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a military unit",
          "He’s the surgeon in charge of the burn unit at the hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a standard measure used to express amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "An inch is a unit of length.",
          "The dollar is the standard unit of currency in the US."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single thing or separate part of something larger:",
        "examples": [
          "The training course is divided into five units, and takes place over five days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular type of business or department within a larger organization:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares in the pharmaceutical company shot up to 2575p after the sale of its chemicals unit.",
          "Cellphone companies are still on the rise, but most of them are units of the traditional telcos.",
          "a business/operating unit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single share or bond in a unit trust or mutual fund:",
        "examples": [
          "Your investment purchases units that are linked to the Performance Fund."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an individual building or house:",
        "examples": [
          "industrial/office units",
          "a housing/residential unit"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of machinery or equipment designed to be used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "an air-conditioning unit",
          "kitchen/shelving/wall-mounted units"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a single product considered as part of the total number of products that a company manufactures or sells:",
        "examples": [
          "Last year the company cut domestic production to 3.1 million units."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a measurement that is used as a standard to express amounts:",
        "examples": [
          "Women are advised not to consume more than 14 units of alcohol a week.",
          "a unit of energy/measurement"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of being joined together or in agreement:",
        "examples": [
          "European political and economic unity",
          "a call for national unity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being joined together or in agreement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Unity is also the quality of having the ideas and examples in a piece of writing clearly related to the topic and to each other.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "universal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "existing everywhere or involving everyone:",
        "examples": [
          "a universal truth",
          "Food, like sex, is a subject of almost universal interest.",
          "The new reforms have not met with universal approval within the party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing everywhere or involving everyone:",
        "examples": [
          "Congress rejected the proposal for universal health insurance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "existing everywhere or involving everyone:",
        "examples": [
          "universal access/service/standards The wireless infrastructure provides universal access to the internet for all residents.",
          "universal agreement/appeal/approval",
          "All of the candidates agreed on the need for some form of universal health care."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "universally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that exists everywhere, or involves everyone:",
        "examples": [
          "It is universally acknowledged as one of the best new cars to be produced in recent years.",
          "He is universally recognised as the world's greatest living guitarist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "universe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including all the stars, planets, galaxies, etc. in space:",
        "examples": [
          "Is there intelligent life elsewhere in the universe?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a universe that could be imagined to exist outside our own:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists have speculated about the possibility of parallel universes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the world, or the world that you are familiar with:",
        "examples": [
          "The characters in his novels inhabit a bleak and hopeless universe.",
          "His family is his whole universe (= everything that is important to him)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "everything that exists, esp. all physical matter, including all the stars and planets in space",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a collection of people, things, or companies that have similar characteristics or features:",
        "examples": [
          "We rank a broad universe of stocks using both value characteristics and growth characteristics.",
          "Salesmen seeking business leads pay extra for the service to be able to contact a broader universe of people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular activity, or the people and companies involved in a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "the business/corporate/online universe The online universe is brimming with dozens of virtual worlds vying to build sustainable life.",
          "They chose a fund with a global rather than a limited investment universe.",
          "The company claimed 7,500 accounts nationwide - a small but not insignificant piece of a universe of 750,000 U.S. food-service operators."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "universities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where people study for an undergraduate (= first) or postgraduate (= higher level) degree:",
        "examples": [
          "Which university did you go to/were you at (= did you study at)?",
          "She teaches at the University of Connecticut.",
          "I graduated from Liverpool University in 2012.",
          "a university campus/degree/professor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place of higher education usually for people who have finished twelve years of schooling and where they can obtain more knowledge and skills, and get a degree to recognize this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a university campus/professor",
          "[ C ] She applied to six universities and was accepted by three."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "university": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place where people study for an undergraduate (= first) or postgraduate (= higher level) degree:",
        "examples": [
          "Which university did you go to/were you at (= did you study at)?",
          "She teaches at the University of Connecticut.",
          "I graduated from Liverpool University in 2012.",
          "a university campus/degree/professor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place of higher education usually for people who have finished twelve years of schooling and where they can obtain more knowledge and skills, and get a degree to recognize this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] a university campus/professor",
          "[ C ] She applied to six universities and was accepted by three."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unjust": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not fair:",
        "examples": [
          "They should repeal this unjust law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not morally right; not fair:",
        "examples": [
          "New laws will protect employees against unjust dismissals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unkind": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not treating someone very well; not considering someone's feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "an unkind remark",
          "It was unkind of you to take his toy away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not kind:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s made some very unkind remarks about his employer lately."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unkindness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of not treating someone very well, or not considering someone's feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "His stepfather showed him nothing but unkindness.",
          "There's no excuse for unkindness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unknowingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not conscious of a particular situation or problem:",
        "examples": [
          "Several drivers unknowingly parked in the wrong place.",
          "Millions of people unknowingly ate infected beef for years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without intending or realizing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Parents may unknowingly make their child feel inadequate or pressured by expecting too much of them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unknown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not known or familiar:",
        "examples": [
          "The exact number of people carrying the virus is unknown.",
          "As recently as six months ago her name was almost unknown in this country.",
          "Unknown to me, she'd organized a party for my birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what is not familiar or known:",
        "examples": [
          "Racism is in some ways just a fear of the unknown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a performer or sports player, who is not famous:",
        "examples": [
          "For her latest film she deliberately chose a cast of unknowns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that cannot be guessed at or calculated because so little is known about it:",
        "examples": [
          "It's the big unknowns that make insurance companies uneasy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not known, or not known to many people:",
        "examples": [
          "His whereabouts are still unknown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not known to many people:",
        "examples": [
          "A year ago she was a virtual unknown on the figure-skating scene."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unknowns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not known or familiar:",
        "examples": [
          "The exact number of people carrying the virus is unknown.",
          "As recently as six months ago her name was almost unknown in this country.",
          "Unknown to me, she'd organized a party for my birthday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what is not familiar or known:",
        "examples": [
          "Racism is in some ways just a fear of the unknown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a performer or sports player, who is not famous:",
        "examples": [
          "For her latest film she deliberately chose a cast of unknowns."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that cannot be guessed at or calculated because so little is known about it:",
        "examples": [
          "It's the big unknowns that make insurance companies uneasy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not known, or not known to many people:",
        "examples": [
          "His whereabouts are still unknown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is not known to many people:",
        "examples": [
          "A year ago she was a virtual unknown on the figure-skating scene."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unladylike": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not graceful or polite, or not behaving in a way that is thought to be socially acceptable for a woman:",
        "examples": [
          "She was sweating in a most unladylike manner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unlawful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not allowed by law:",
        "examples": [
          "unlawful possession of guns"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not according to or acceptable to the law:",
        "examples": [
          "unlawful behavior/business practices/discrimination"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not allowed by law:",
        "examples": [
          "unlawful activity/conduct",
          "be unlawful for sb/sth to do sth It is unlawful for any investment adviser to engage in fraudulent or manipulative practices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unlawfully": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not allowed by law:",
        "examples": [
          "It was found that they entered the couple's home unlawfully.",
          "She claimed she was unlawfully detained on the basis of her race."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unlearn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make an effort to forget your usual way of doing something so that you can learn a new and sometimes better way:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to unlearn the way I played guitar when I started taking formal lessons."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unleash": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly release a violent force that cannot be controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "At worst, nuclear war could be unleashed.",
          "Rachel's arrival on the scene had unleashed passions in him that he could scarcely control."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to let happen or begin something powerful that, once begun, cannot be controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "The vice president unleashed a furious attack on leading Democratic representatives in Congress."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unleashed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly release a violent force that cannot be controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "At worst, nuclear war could be unleashed.",
          "Rachel's arrival on the scene had unleashed passions in him that he could scarcely control."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unleashing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly release a violent force that cannot be controlled:",
        "examples": [
          "At worst, nuclear war could be unleashed.",
          "Rachel's arrival on the scene had unleashed passions in him that he could scarcely control."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unlicensed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having a licence (= a document giving legal permission) to do something, for example to sell alcohol, or use or own something, for example a gun:",
        "examples": [
          "an unlicensed restaurant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having a licence (= a document giving legal permission) for something:",
        "examples": [
          "unlicensed agents/contractors/operators The agency can't take action against consumers for using unlicensed contractors.",
          "an unlicensed broker/dealer",
          "unlicensed businesses/companies/facilities",
          "Unlicensed software used by businesses costs U.S. software makers an estimated $13 billion in lost revenue annually worldwide.."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unlike": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "different from:",
        "examples": [
          "Dan's actually very nice, unlike his father.",
          "Unlike you, I'm not a great dancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not typical or characteristic of:",
        "examples": [
          "It's unlike you to be quiet - is something wrong?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "different from something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Birds have two kinds of motion, which are quite unlike.",
          "The various parts of the same individual embryo ultimately become very unlike.",
          "The two wings of the party are very unlike."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "The unlike poles (= ends) of a magnet (= an object that both attracts and pushes away iron and steel objects) are the opposite ends, which attract each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Like poles repel; unlike poles attract.",
          "\"Unlike poles\" means opposite poles - one north and the other south.",
          "If the poles are unlike there will be force of attraction; in the case of like poles, there will be force of repulsion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(on a social media website) to show that you no longer think that something is good or no longer want to see something, by clicking a button:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't want to see his posts any more, unlike his Facebook page."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "different from:",
        "examples": [
          "Unlike you, I’m not a great dancer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not typical or characteristic of:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s unlike Debbie to be so late."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unlikely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not probable or likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] It's pretty unlikely (that) they'll turn up now - it's nearly ten o'clock."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not the same as you would usually expect:",
        "examples": [
          "He's an unlikely-looking doctor (= he is not what I expect a doctor to look like)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "probably not true:",
        "examples": [
          "When I asked what he was doing there, he came up with some unlikely explanation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not expected to happen; not likely:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] It’s unlikely (that) we will ever learn what happened."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unlimited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not limited; having the greatest possible amount, number, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Passes are available for one month's unlimited travel within Europe.",
          "Demand for healthcare appears virtually unlimited."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having a limit or highest possible amount, number, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "If you rent the car for the week, you get unlimited mileage (= the amount you pay is not related to how many miles you drive)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not limited in amount, number, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "unlimited access/time We pay a flat monthly rate of $19.95 for unlimited internet access.",
          "unlimited calls/fines The plan allows consumers unlimited calls anywhere in the country for $20 a month.",
          "an unlimited amount/number of sth"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unload": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove the contents of something, especially a load of goods from a vehicle, the bullets from a gun or the film from a camera:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched a ship unloading (sacks of flour)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone about your problems, the things that worry you, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "unload something on someone I've been unloading my worries on poor Ann here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express strong emotions such as anger freely to another person:",
        "examples": [
          "I was so stressed out, I just needed to unload."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit, kick, or throw a ball away from you with great force:",
        "examples": [
          "She dribbled before unloading to Ashley.",
          "He ordered his defenders to unload the ball up field quickly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the contents of something such as goods from a vehicle, the bullets from a gun, or the film from a camera:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She unloaded her grocery bags from the back of the minivan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "infml If you unload something that you no longer want, you get rid of it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Monaghan has said he is ready to unload his pizza business and retire to Florida."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove goods from a vehicle or ship:",
        "examples": [
          "Trucking companies are trying to cut the time drivers spend waiting in line to load or unload.",
          "The port will spend $300 million to build a new container terminal, where ships load and unload cargo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get rid of or sell something, because it has gone down in value, is illegal, or is of poor quality:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank asked them to unload $1 billion of Treasury bonds.",
          "With markets slipping, insurers have been unloading shares to maintain the cushion between their assets and liabilities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unloaded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the contents of something, especially a load of goods from a vehicle, the bullets from a gun or the film from a camera:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched a ship unloading (sacks of flour)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone about your problems, the things that worry you, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "unload something on someone I've been unloading my worries on poor Ann here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express strong emotions such as anger freely to another person:",
        "examples": [
          "I was so stressed out, I just needed to unload."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit, kick, or throw a ball away from you with great force:",
        "examples": [
          "She dribbled before unloading to Ashley.",
          "He ordered his defenders to unload the ball up field quickly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unloading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the contents of something, especially a load of goods from a vehicle, the bullets from a gun or the film from a camera:",
        "examples": [
          "We watched a ship unloading (sacks of flour)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to tell someone about your problems, the things that worry you, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "unload something on someone I've been unloading my worries on poor Ann here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express strong emotions such as anger freely to another person:",
        "examples": [
          "I was so stressed out, I just needed to unload."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hit, kick, or throw a ball away from you with great force:",
        "examples": [
          "She dribbled before unloading to Ashley.",
          "He ordered his defenders to unload the ball up field quickly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unlock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to open something, especially a door that is locked (= fastened with a lock) using a key or an electronic device:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I left the garage door unlocked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a password or number in order to be able to use a mobile phone:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to know the secret PIN to unlock your mobile phone upon power up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a mobile phone able to be used on any mobile phone network:",
        "examples": [
          "Once your phone is unlocked, you can buy and change SIM cards as you travel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover important new facts about something and make them known to people:",
        "examples": [
          "unlock the mysteries A chemical has been discovered that may be the key to unlocking the mysteries of Parkinson's disease.",
          "unlock the secrets Exploring these asteroids may help unlock the secrets of the early solar system.",
          "He was part of a team that unlocked the human genetic blueprint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible for something to be used well, when previously it may not have been used enough:",
        "examples": [
          "unlock the potential We must unlock the potential of all our people, not just some of our people.",
          "unlock the value The company's mission is to unlock the value of images and videos produced everyday across the web and social media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get extra features in a computer game, for example by successfully completing a challenge:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to find specific artefacts to unlock almost all of the game's functions.",
          "Sometimes living here is like playing an adventure game - every problem solved unlocks two new quests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the imagination more active, producing interesting ideas and images:",
        "examples": [
          "One of poetry's functions is to unlock the imagination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open a lock using a key, an electronic device, or a series of numbers or letters:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you unlock the door for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something available to be used in order to increase its value or to make a profit from it:",
        "examples": [
          "If we do not unlock the value of this business, someone else will.",
          "The demerger will unlock shareholder value by allowing the two companies to be valued separately.",
          "Equity release schemes are a safe and straightforward way of unlocking the cash from your home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unlocked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open something, especially a door that is locked (= fastened with a lock) using a key or an electronic device:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I left the garage door unlocked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a password or number in order to be able to use a mobile phone:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to know the secret PIN to unlock your mobile phone upon power up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a mobile phone able to be used on any mobile phone network:",
        "examples": [
          "Once your phone is unlocked, you can buy and change SIM cards as you travel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover important new facts about something and make them known to people:",
        "examples": [
          "unlock the mysteries A chemical has been discovered that may be the key to unlocking the mysteries of Parkinson's disease.",
          "unlock the secrets Exploring these asteroids may help unlock the secrets of the early solar system.",
          "He was part of a team that unlocked the human genetic blueprint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible for something to be used well, when previously it may not have been used enough:",
        "examples": [
          "unlock the potential We must unlock the potential of all our people, not just some of our people.",
          "unlock the value The company's mission is to unlock the value of images and videos produced everyday across the web and social media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get extra features in a computer game, for example by successfully completing a challenge:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to find specific artefacts to unlock almost all of the game's functions.",
          "Sometimes living here is like playing an adventure game - every problem solved unlocks two new quests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the imagination more active, producing interesting ideas and images:",
        "examples": [
          "One of poetry's functions is to unlock the imagination."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unlocking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open something, especially a door that is locked (= fastened with a lock) using a key or an electronic device:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I left the garage door unlocked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a password or number in order to be able to use a mobile phone:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to know the secret PIN to unlock your mobile phone upon power up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a mobile phone able to be used on any mobile phone network:",
        "examples": [
          "Once your phone is unlocked, you can buy and change SIM cards as you travel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover important new facts about something and make them known to people:",
        "examples": [
          "unlock the mysteries A chemical has been discovered that may be the key to unlocking the mysteries of Parkinson's disease.",
          "unlock the secrets Exploring these asteroids may help unlock the secrets of the early solar system.",
          "He was part of a team that unlocked the human genetic blueprint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible for something to be used well, when previously it may not have been used enough:",
        "examples": [
          "unlock the potential We must unlock the potential of all our people, not just some of our people.",
          "unlock the value The company's mission is to unlock the value of images and videos produced everyday across the web and social media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get extra features in a computer game, for example by successfully completing a challenge:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to find specific artefacts to unlock almost all of the game's functions.",
          "Sometimes living here is like playing an adventure game - every problem solved unlocks two new quests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the imagination more active, producing interesting ideas and images:",
        "examples": [
          "One of poetry's functions is to unlock the imagination."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unlocks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to open something, especially a door that is locked (= fastened with a lock) using a key or an electronic device:",
        "examples": [
          "I think I left the garage door unlocked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enter a password or number in order to be able to use a mobile phone:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to know the secret PIN to unlock your mobile phone upon power up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a mobile phone able to be used on any mobile phone network:",
        "examples": [
          "Once your phone is unlocked, you can buy and change SIM cards as you travel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to discover important new facts about something and make them known to people:",
        "examples": [
          "unlock the mysteries A chemical has been discovered that may be the key to unlocking the mysteries of Parkinson's disease.",
          "unlock the secrets Exploring these asteroids may help unlock the secrets of the early solar system.",
          "He was part of a team that unlocked the human genetic blueprint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make it possible for something to be used well, when previously it may not have been used enough:",
        "examples": [
          "unlock the potential We must unlock the potential of all our people, not just some of our people.",
          "unlock the value The company's mission is to unlock the value of images and videos produced everyday across the web and social media."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get extra features in a computer game, for example by successfully completing a challenge:",
        "examples": [
          "You need to find specific artefacts to unlock almost all of the game's functions.",
          "Sometimes living here is like playing an adventure game - every problem solved unlocks two new quests."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make the imagination more active, producing interesting ideas and images:",
        "examples": [
          "One of poetry's functions is to unlock the imagination."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open a lock using a key, an electronic device, or a series of numbers or letters:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you unlock the door for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something available to be used in order to increase its value or to make a profit from it:",
        "examples": [
          "If we do not unlock the value of this business, someone else will.",
          "The demerger will unlock shareholder value by allowing the two companies to be valued separately.",
          "Equity release schemes are a safe and straightforward way of unlocking the cash from your home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unloved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not loved:",
        "examples": [
          "He found himself alone and unloved."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unlucky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not lucky:",
        "examples": [
          "The couple were unlucky enough to be in the hotel when the terrorist group struck."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or bringing bad luck:",
        "examples": [
          "For the unlucky people who get the flu, the health department advises: Stay home!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unmanageable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to deal with or manage:",
        "examples": [
          "74 percent of teachers said their paperwork was unmanageable.",
          "Long, curly, unmanageable hair needs a good conditioner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "impossible to deal with or manage:",
        "examples": [
          "We offer specialist debt advice for self-employed people who face unmanageable debts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unmanned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a spacecraft, or a place where military guards work, that has no people present to operate or be in charge of it:",
        "examples": [
          "an unmanned mission to the planet Mars"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having or not needing people to operate or work correctly:",
        "examples": [
          "Both designs represent a new generation of unmanned aircraft, which began in the 1990s with robotic spy planes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unmarked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having no signs or marks showing what something is:",
        "examples": [
          "an unmarked police car",
          "She died penniless and was buried in an unmarked grave."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no signs or symbols on the outside:",
        "examples": [
          "an unmarked police car"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unmarried": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not married:",
        "examples": [
          "an unmarried mother",
          "Their youngest son remained unmarried."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no husband or wife:",
        "examples": [
          "Their youngest son is still unmarried."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unmasked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show the bad, and previously hidden, truth about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "At the end of the play the villain is unmasked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unmatched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having no equal; better than any other of the same type:",
        "examples": [
          "For years they have enjoyed a standard of living unmatched by any other country in Europe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unmentionables": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "underwear",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "unmistakable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not likely to be confused with something else:",
        "examples": [
          "There was an unmistakable smell of incense in the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not likely to be confused with something else; clearly recognized:",
        "examples": [
          "There was an unmistakable smell of chocolate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unmitigated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "complete, often describing something bad or unsuccessful that has no good or positive points:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole venture has been an unmitigated disaster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of something unpleasant or unsuccessful) complete:",
        "examples": [
          "Her new business proved to be an unmitigated disaster."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unnamed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An unnamed person or thing is talked about, but their name is not known or mentioned:",
        "examples": [
          "The article quoted an unnamed source from the White House."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not named, esp. in order to keep a name secret or unknown:",
        "examples": [
          "Both news stories relied on unnamed sources."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unnatural": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not natural",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not found in nature; artificial:",
        "examples": [
          "Nothing unnatural or polluting can be used.",
          "The recordings have an unnatural sound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Behavior or feelings that are described as unnatural are not usual or acceptable.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "unnaturally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not natural:",
        "examples": [
          "Her skin looked unnaturally yellow.",
          "Not unnaturally (= naturally) people were offended."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unnecessarily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not needed or wanted, or more than is needed or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "We don't want to alarm people unnecessarily, but they should be aware of potential dangers.",
          "The rules are unnecessarily complicated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unnecessary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not needed or wanted, or more than is needed or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "I thought a lot of the violence in the movie was totally unnecessary.",
          "The idea is to kill the animal as quickly as possible without causing unnecessary suffering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An offensive remark or action that is unnecessary could have been avoided:",
        "examples": [
          "He just humiliated her in front of everyone - it was so unnecessary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not needed or wanted, or more than is needed or wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "unnecessary expenses",
          "The key to successful investing is to avoid taking unnecessary risks."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unnerving": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making someone feel less confident and slightly frightened:",
        "examples": [
          "Meeting a twin brother I didn't know I had was an unnerving experience.",
          "He has an unnerving habit of repeatedly glancing over my shoulder and out of the window."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unnoticed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without being seen or noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "We managed to slip away unnoticed.",
          "His contribution did not go unnoticed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not seen, or not attracting any attention:",
        "examples": [
          "She saw flaws that normally would have gone unnoticed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unobstructed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not blocked, so that it is easy to see something or go somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Because they are built on a steep angle, the seats provide unobstructed views.",
          "All fire exits were well marked and unobstructed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not prevented from doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The First Amendment guarantees the press unobstructed access to information."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unofficial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not official; not from a person in authority, the government, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "unofficial estimates/figures/reports"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not connected with or coming from a recognized office or authority:",
        "examples": [
          "We think of him as the unofficial town historian."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not officially approved by a person in authority, the government, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "unofficial estimates/figures/targets Profits were below unofficial estimates.",
          "unofficial data/reports/results Based on early and unofficial data, the Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.12 points."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not part of an official plan or someone's official business:",
        "examples": [
          "an unofficial policy/visit The company has an unofficial policy of allowing a number of houses to fall into disrepair before seeking private contractors to do the work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unofficially": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not official, or not from a person in authority, the government, etc:",
        "examples": [
          "They said she had unofficially agreed to the idea.",
          "Unofficially, police estimated there to be 200,000 demonstrators."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unopened": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having been opened:",
        "examples": [
          "an unopened envelope",
          "unopened mail",
          "The champagne remains unopened."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unoriginal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the same as a lot of other things and therefore not interesting or special",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "unorthodox": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "different from what is usual or expected in behaviour, ideas, methods, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Steiner was recognized as an original if unorthodox thinker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of behavior, ideas, or methods) different from what is usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "He has an unorthodox teaching style."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "different from what is usual or expected in behaviour, ideas, methods, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "unorthodox approaches/methods/practices Regulators began to scrutinize the company's unorthodox accounting methods."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unpack": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove things from a suitcase, bag, or box:",
        "examples": [
          "I haven't even had time to unpack (my suitcase/clothes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to explain or examine something in order to make its meaning clearer:",
        "examples": [
          "He read the agreed statement to the group and then began to unpack it for them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove things from a container:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I haven’t even unpacked my bags yet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unpacked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove things from a suitcase, bag, or box:",
        "examples": [
          "I haven't even had time to unpack (my suitcase/clothes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to explain or examine something in order to make its meaning clearer:",
        "examples": [
          "He read the agreed statement to the group and then began to unpack it for them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unpacking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove things from a suitcase, bag, or box:",
        "examples": [
          "I haven't even had time to unpack (my suitcase/clothes)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to explain or examine something in order to make its meaning clearer:",
        "examples": [
          "He read the agreed statement to the group and then began to unpack it for them."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unpaid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An unpaid debt, tax, etc. has not been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "$50,000 in unpaid taxes"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Unpaid work is work that you do without getting any money for it:",
        "examples": [
          "unpaid work/employment"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "owed, or without receiving payment:",
        "examples": [
          "unpaid bills",
          "an unpaid leave of absence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a debt, tax, etc. that has not been paid:",
        "examples": [
          "unpaid debt/fines/taxes The oil giant's accounts were frozen by authorities seeking to recover $3.4bn in unpaid taxes.",
          "unpaid balances/bills/interest The borrowers must clear the unpaid bills on their credit reports."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe work that someone does without being paid for it:",
        "examples": [
          "unpaid employment/internships/work How do you factor in unpaid work when planning a market economy?",
          "Unpaid overtime is a violation of corporate policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe people who do not receive payment for the work that they do:",
        "examples": [
          "unpaid volunteers/workers",
          "UN lorries lie stranded because the drivers, unpaid for six weeks, have gone on strike."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unparalleled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having no equal; better or greater than any other:",
        "examples": [
          "They enjoyed success on a scale unparalleled by any previous rock band."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no equal; better or greater than any other:",
        "examples": [
          "We have an unparalleled record of solid growth."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unplanned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not planned or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "an unplanned pregnancy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unpleasant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not enjoyable or pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "an unpleasant surprise",
          "the unpleasant truth"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude and angry:",
        "examples": [
          "When we complained, the waiter got very unpleasant with us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not attractive or enjoyable or easy to like:",
        "examples": [
          "an unpleasant surprise",
          "unpleasant memories",
          "an unpleasant young man"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unpleasantness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of not being enjoyable or pleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "The cold, raw temperatures of late January only added to the general unpleasantness of the climate.",
          "I wanted, foolishly, to protect you from the unpleasantnesses of life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being rude and angry:",
        "examples": [
          "She'd had enough of Louisa's constant unpleasantness.",
          "It might be better to leave before there was open unpleasantness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unplug": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take the plug of a piece of electrical equipment out of the place where it is connected to the electricity supply:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you unplug the iron?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove what is blocking something:",
        "examples": [
          "The video shows you how to unplug a bath drain full of hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove a plug for an electrical device from a socket:",
        "examples": [
          "I unplugged the TV."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unplugged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to musicians performing without electric instruments and without amplification (= electronic equipment that makes sound louder)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "unplugging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take the plug of a piece of electrical equipment out of the place where it is connected to the electricity supply:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you unplug the iron?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove what is blocking something:",
        "examples": [
          "The video shows you how to unplug a bath drain full of hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove a plug for an electrical device from a socket:",
        "examples": [
          "I unplugged the TV."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unpopular": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not liked by many people:",
        "examples": [
          "Night flights from the airport are unpopular.",
          "The president is becoming increasingly unpopular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not liked or enjoyed by many people:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m not surprised the mayor is unpopular."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unprecedented": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "never having happened or existed in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "This century has witnessed environmental destruction on an unprecedented scale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "never having happened or existed in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "We’ve entered an age of unprecedented prosperity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unpredictable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "likely to change suddenly and without reason and therefore not able to be predicted (= expected before it happens) or depended on:",
        "examples": [
          "The weather there can be unpredictable - one minute it's blue skies and the next minute it's pouring rain.",
          "The hours in this job are very unpredictable - you sometimes have to work late at very short notice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to change suddenly and without reason or warning, and therefore not able to be depended on:",
        "examples": [
          "unpredictable weather",
          "The world is pretty unpredictable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if something is unpredictable, it is likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly, so cannot be planned for:",
        "examples": [
          "To protect it from the unpredictable nature of software sales, the company has adopted a new business model.",
          "unpredictable effects/events/factors Unpredictable events can have a huge impact on bond values.",
          "It is a very unpredictable market.",
          "The turmoil on Wall Street is emblematic of how the credit mess is spreading in unpredictable ways.",
          "an unpredictable outcome/result"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unprepared": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not prepared; not ready:",
        "examples": [
          "He was completely/totally/wholly unprepared for what he saw.",
          "The extreme cold weather caught them unprepared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not ready:",
        "examples": [
          "He was completely/totally unprepared for what he saw."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unprofessional": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not showing the standard of behaviour or skill that is expected of a person in a skilled job:",
        "examples": [
          "Doctor Rivers was charged with unprofessional conduct and improper use of dangerous drugs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing the standard of behavior or skills that are expected of a person in a skilled job:",
        "examples": [
          "Dressing like that was very unprofessional of him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing the standard of behaviour or work that is expected of a person doing their job:",
        "examples": [
          "unprofessional behaviour/conduct Two employees have been suspended after allegations of unprofessional behaviour.",
          "The tribunal upheld her complaint that he had treated her in an unprofessional manner."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unprotected": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not protected and therefore able to be harmed or damaged:",
        "examples": [
          "Water and other liquids can stain unprotected wood surfaces.",
          "Although some marine mammals are protected by environmental laws, many remain unprotected.",
          "The lack of a shell leaves the larvae unprotected against predators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sexual activity without a condom",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not safe from injury, damage, or loss:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of our forests remain unprotected by environmental laws."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unproven": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having been shown to be good enough or to be able to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be unwise to throw billions at unproven technology.",
          "a group of talented but unproven young players"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having been shown to be true:",
        "examples": [
          "Unproven allegations have ruined his career.",
          "The suspicion, as yet unproven in court, is that he may have withheld important information."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unprovoked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If an unpleasant action or remark is unprovoked, it has not been caused by anything and is therefore unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "an unprovoked attack on her character"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of an unpleasant action or remark) not caused by anything and therefore unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "Witnesses said the attack was unprovoked."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unpunished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not punished:",
        "examples": [
          "If a referee allows a foul like that to go unpunished he's asking for trouble."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unqualified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An unqualified person does not have the qualifications needed for a particular job.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not limited in any way; to the largest degree possible:",
        "examples": [
          "We achieved a lot but I wouldn't say that the project has been an unqualified success.",
          "The proposal has the unqualified support of the entire committee."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking the skills and experience needed for a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "I liked her, but she was unqualified for the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not limited in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "My first attempt was an unqualified success."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unravel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a piece of knitted or woven cloth, a knot, or a mass of thread unravels, it separates into a single thread, and if you unravel it, you separate it into a single thread:",
        "examples": [
          "You'd better mend that hole before the whole sweater starts to unravel.",
          "I had to unravel one of the sleeves because I realized I'd knitted it too small."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you unravel a mysterious, unknown, or complicated subject, you make it known or understood, and if it unravels, it becomes known or understood:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a long way to go before we unravel the secrets of genetics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a process or achievement that was slow and complicated unravels or is unravelled, it is destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "As talks between the leaders broke down, several months of careful diplomacy were unravelled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or their life unravels, they are no longer able to control their emotions or what is happening to them:",
        "examples": [
          "Stress caused by the loss of a loved one, financial problems, or job loss can cause people to unravel.",
          "Those who help the homeless see people whose lives have unravelled completely.",
          "In the waiting room of the clinic a woman was unravelling — she sat rocking from side to side and talking to herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of woven cloth) to separate into threads, or to separate the fibers of a thread, rope, or cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My sweater is unraveling.",
          "[ I ] fig. The movie unraveled at the end (= was not complete and satisfying)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to solve a crime or explain a mystery:",
        "examples": [
          "You will discover what the title means as you unravel the movie's mysteries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unraveled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a piece of knitted or woven cloth, a knot, or a mass of thread unravels, it separates into a single thread, and if you unravel it, you separate it into a single thread:",
        "examples": [
          "You'd better mend that hole before the whole sweater starts to unravel.",
          "I had to unravel one of the sleeves because I realized I'd knitted it too small."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you unravel a mysterious, unknown, or complicated subject, you make it known or understood, and if it unravels, it becomes known or understood:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a long way to go before we unravel the secrets of genetics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a process or achievement that was slow and complicated unravels or is unravelled, it is destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "As talks between the leaders broke down, several months of careful diplomacy were unravelled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or their life unravels, they are no longer able to control their emotions or what is happening to them:",
        "examples": [
          "Stress caused by the loss of a loved one, financial problems, or job loss can cause people to unravel.",
          "Those who help the homeless see people whose lives have unravelled completely.",
          "In the waiting room of the clinic a woman was unravelling — she sat rocking from side to side and talking to herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of woven cloth) to separate into threads, or to separate the fibers of a thread, rope, or cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My sweater is unraveling.",
          "[ I ] fig. The movie unraveled at the end (= was not complete and satisfying)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to solve a crime or explain a mystery:",
        "examples": [
          "You will discover what the title means as you unravel the movie's mysteries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unraveling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a piece of knitted or woven cloth, a knot, or a mass of thread unravels, it separates into a single thread, and if you unravel it, you separate it into a single thread:",
        "examples": [
          "You'd better mend that hole before the whole sweater starts to unravel.",
          "I had to unravel one of the sleeves because I realized I'd knitted it too small."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you unravel a mysterious, unknown, or complicated subject, you make it known or understood, and if it unravels, it becomes known or understood:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a long way to go before we unravel the secrets of genetics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a process or achievement that was slow and complicated unravels or is unravelled, it is destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "As talks between the leaders broke down, several months of careful diplomacy were unravelled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or their life unravels, they are no longer able to control their emotions or what is happening to them:",
        "examples": [
          "Stress caused by the loss of a loved one, financial problems, or job loss can cause people to unravel.",
          "Those who help the homeless see people whose lives have unravelled completely.",
          "In the waiting room of the clinic a woman was unravelling — she sat rocking from side to side and talking to herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of woven cloth) to separate into threads, or to separate the fibers of a thread, rope, or cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My sweater is unraveling.",
          "[ I ] fig. The movie unraveled at the end (= was not complete and satisfying)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to solve a crime or explain a mystery:",
        "examples": [
          "You will discover what the title means as you unravel the movie's mysteries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unravels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a piece of knitted or woven cloth, a knot, or a mass of thread unravels, it separates into a single thread, and if you unravel it, you separate it into a single thread:",
        "examples": [
          "You'd better mend that hole before the whole sweater starts to unravel.",
          "I had to unravel one of the sleeves because I realized I'd knitted it too small."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you unravel a mysterious, unknown, or complicated subject, you make it known or understood, and if it unravels, it becomes known or understood:",
        "examples": [
          "We have a long way to go before we unravel the secrets of genetics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a process or achievement that was slow and complicated unravels or is unravelled, it is destroyed:",
        "examples": [
          "As talks between the leaders broke down, several months of careful diplomacy were unravelled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person or their life unravels, they are no longer able to control their emotions or what is happening to them:",
        "examples": [
          "Stress caused by the loss of a loved one, financial problems, or job loss can cause people to unravel.",
          "Those who help the homeless see people whose lives have unravelled completely.",
          "In the waiting room of the clinic a woman was unravelling — she sat rocking from side to side and talking to herself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of woven cloth) to separate into threads, or to separate the fibers of a thread, rope, or cloth:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] My sweater is unraveling.",
          "[ I ] fig. The movie unraveled at the end (= was not complete and satisfying)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to solve a crime or explain a mystery:",
        "examples": [
          "You will discover what the title means as you unravel the movie's mysteries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unreachable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a place or thing is unreachable, it is not possible to get to it, or to get hold of it:",
        "examples": [
          "The village had been unreachable because landslides had blocked the roads.",
          "Sometimes the solution is as simple as lowering the height of a table if crayons and pencils are unreachable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a person is unreachable, it is not possible to contact them:",
        "examples": [
          "Some tech company offices in major cities were unreachable by phone last Tuesday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a level, especially a high one, is unreachable, it is not possible to achieve:",
        "examples": [
          "After achieving a goal thought unreachable so early in the track season, Webb still has much to aim for."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unreadable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too boring, complicated, or badly written to be worth reading:",
        "examples": [
          "I found James Joyce's \"Ulysses\" to be totally unreadable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "illegible (= impossible to read because not clear or untidy):",
        "examples": [
          "completely unreadable handwriting"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unreal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "as if imagined; strange and dream-like:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole bizarre evening had an unreal quality to it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely or surprisingly good:",
        "examples": [
          "We saw so many shooting stars that night, it was unreal!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as if imagined; strange and like a dream:",
        "examples": [
          "His face was an eerie, unreal color."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "surprising, unusual, or hard to believe:",
        "examples": [
          "We just ate and ate, and I was so full it was unreal."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unrealistic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a wrong idea of what is likely to happen or of what you can really do; not based on facts:",
        "examples": [
          "I think these sales forecasts are unrealistic, considering how slow sales are at present.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's unrealistic to expect an answer before next week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not reasonable, or not likely to be achieved:",
        "examples": [
          "We’re placing unrealistic demands on our schools."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unreasonable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not fair or acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "unreasonable demands",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It seems unreasonable to expect one person to do both jobs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not based on or using good judgment; not fair:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s unreasonable to expect him to work every weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not fair or acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "A merchant is not required to satisfy a customer's unreasonable demands.",
          "be unreasonable for sb/sth to do sth It is not unreasonable for technical jobs to be filled by people with particular skills honed in industry.",
          "be unreasonable to expect/suggest/think sth It would be unreasonable to expect annuity rates to remain high.",
          "an unreasonable cost/expense/price"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unrecognizable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very different to before, or changed very much, and therefore not able to be recognized:",
        "examples": [
          "She returned to the United States to find a country that seemed almost unrecognizable from the one she had left as a young woman.",
          "He had been beaten so severely that he was unrecognizable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not clear enough or known well enough to be able to be recognized:",
        "examples": [
          "The other picture was of an unrecognisable small boy, holding a hand up to the camera.",
          "The truck was flying an unrecognizable flag."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unrecognized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is unrecognized, people do not know what it is, especially because they have not seen, heard, or experienced it before:",
        "examples": [
          "go unrecognized The illness often goes unrecognised and untreated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone is unrecognized, people do not realize who they are even though they may have seen them before:",
        "examples": [
          "She sat unrecognised in the crowded cafeteria."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not generally accepted as legal, true, or important, and if someone's achievements are unrecognized, they are not shown official approval:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a minority political party that is unrecognised by the authorities.",
          "go unrecognized Their work goes largely unrecognized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of someone's achievements) not shown official approval:",
        "examples": [
          "His contributions as a political reformer still remain largely unrecognised."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unredeemable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "impossible to correct, improve, or change:",
        "examples": [
          "It's possible for a dark novel full of unredeemable characters to be an engrossing read.",
          "The human condition is messy and perhaps unredeemable, but a great work of art can make you believe otherwise."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unrefined": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a natural state, without having been through a chemical or industrial process to remove unwanted parts; not refined:",
        "examples": [
          "unrefined sugar"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unregistered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not on an official list or record:",
        "examples": [
          "He was stopped by police and found in possession of an unregistered firearm.",
          "It's an area with a large number of unregistered voters."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a person or organization that has not put information such as their name and address on an official list or record:",
        "examples": [
          "State law allows police to take the vehicles of unlicensed and unregistered drivers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unregulated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An unregulated type of business or activity is not controlled and directed by fixed rules or laws:",
        "examples": [
          "Parents have the right to expect information to guide them through a growing, yet unregulated market (place)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not controlled, esp. by laws, police, or a government department:",
        "examples": [
          "Campaign finance reform is designed to prevent large, unregulated contributions to politicians."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a type of business or activity that is not controlled and directed by rules or laws:",
        "examples": [
          "Credit counseling has become a big and largely unregulated business in recent years.",
          "an unregulated industry/market/monopoly A dozen firms currently operate in this completely unregulated market.",
          "unregulated investments/loans/trading"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unrelated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having no connection:",
        "examples": [
          "Police said his death was unrelated to the attack."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not having a connection:",
        "examples": [
          "His answer was completely unrelated to my question."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is unrelated to you is not part of your family.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "unreliable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not able to be trusted or believed:",
        "examples": [
          "The bus service is unreliable.",
          "unreliable evidence"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not to be trusted or depended on:",
        "examples": [
          "Their carpenter was totally unreliable – he never finished the job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unremarkable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "ordinary and not interesting:",
        "examples": [
          "an unremarkable town"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unrequited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If love that you feel for someone is unrequited, it is not felt in the same way by the other person:",
        "examples": [
          "It's just another poem on the pain of unrequited love."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of love) felt toward someone who does not feel the same way toward you",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "unreservedly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely, without any doubts or feeling of being uncertain:",
        "examples": [
          "The paper's editor has apologized unreservedly to the senator.",
          "Where there is corruption, this must be unreservedly condemned."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unresolved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a problem or difficulty is unresolved, it is not solved or ended:",
        "examples": [
          "The question of contracts remains unresolved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a problem or difficulty) not solved or ended:",
        "examples": [
          "The mayor’s race remains unresolved."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unresponsive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not reacting in a quick or positive way to something :",
        "examples": [
          "Depression can make a new mother unresponsive to her baby."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not reacting or moving at all because of being unconscious or very ill :",
        "examples": [
          "The patient was collapsed and unresponsive when he was brought into hospital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not reacting or answering, or not reacting or answering satisfactorily:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has been unresponsive to her efforts to discuss a settlement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unrest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "disagreements or fighting between different groups of people:",
        "examples": [
          "It is feared that the civil unrest we are now witnessing in this country could lead to full-scale civil war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "disagreements or fighting between groups of people:",
        "examples": [
          "civil/social/labor unrest",
          "The president is cutting short an international trip because of growing unrest in his country."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unroll": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to open and become flat from a rolled position, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "She unrolled the most beautiful carpet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open and become flat from a rolled position, or to cause something to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] She unrolled a bolt of silk for us to look at."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unruly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Unruly people are difficult to control and often do not obey rules:",
        "examples": [
          "an unruly class of adolescents"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Unruly hair is difficult to keep tidy, often sticking up or out:",
        "examples": [
          "an unruly mop of black hair"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "difficult to control or manage:",
        "examples": [
          "Her unruly behavior caused chaos in class."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uns": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the United Nations: an international organization that was established in 1945 and aims to solve world problems in a peaceful way:",
        "examples": [
          "The UN has decided to impose sanctions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to add the meaning \"not\", \"lacking\", or \"the opposite of\" before adjectives, adverbs, verbs, and nouns:",
        "examples": [
          "unrealistic",
          "unhappily",
          "unscrew",
          "unfairness"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the UN (= the United Nations):",
        "examples": [
          "the UN Security Council",
          "UN troops"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one:",
        "examples": [
          "Mira will fit in the back of the car - she's only a little 'un!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to add the meaning \"not,\" \"lacking,\" or \"the opposite of\" to adjectives, adverbs, verbs, and nouns:",
        "examples": [
          "unaided; unalterable; unaltered; unanticipated; unappreciated; unapproachable; unassigned; unassisted; unattainable; unbiased; uncommunicative; unconfined; unconvinced; uncultured; undefined; undiminished; uneconomical; unlicensed; unmodified; unmonitored; unmotivated; unobtainable; unpublished; unregulated; unrestricted; unrestrictive; unscheduled; unstressed; unstructured; unsustainable"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for United Nations (= an international organization that was established in 1945 to maintain world peace)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "unsafe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not safe",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An unsafe conviction (= legal decision that someone is guilty) may be wrong because it is based on bad evidence:",
        "examples": [
          "an unsafe conviction/verdict"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dangerous, or at risk:",
        "examples": [
          "The bridge is closed because it’s unsafe.",
          "Carol feels unsafe in planes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unsaid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not said, although thought of or felt:",
        "examples": [
          "I know she's put on weight, Michael, but some things are better left unsaid!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not spoken, although thought of or felt:",
        "examples": [
          "Some things are better left unsaid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unsanctioned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not officially allowed or approved:",
        "examples": [
          "Police detained several opposition leaders after an unsanctioned rally in the capital.",
          "These players have taken part in an unsanctioned competition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not given a punishment, especially an official punishment:",
        "examples": [
          "go unsanctioned This does not mean that hate speech goes unsanctioned.",
          "Drug use in sport can go unrecognized and unsanctioned over a long period."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unsanitary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "dirty or unhealthy and therefore likely to cause disease:",
        "examples": [
          "unsanitary toilets",
          "unsanitary living conditions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dirty, esp. in a way that is dangerous to health:",
        "examples": [
          "unsanitary conditions"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unsatisfied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "feeling that something is not enough or not good enough:",
        "examples": [
          "After dinner he still felt unsatisfied."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you have an unsatisfied wish, you have not got what you wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "There is unsatisfied demand for the product.",
          "unsatisfied curiosity/desire"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unsatisfying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not satisfying",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "unsavory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant, or morally offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "unsavory sexual practices",
          "an unsavory reputation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant or morally offensive:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a history of unsavory business dealings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unscathed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without injuries or damage being caused:",
        "examples": [
          "Her husband died in the accident but she, amazingly, escaped unscathed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without injuries or damage being caused:",
        "examples": [
          "I came away from the accident unscathed, but the car got badly damaged."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unscheduled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not planned:",
        "examples": [
          "The train made an unscheduled stop.",
          "We may need to perform unscheduled maintenance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unscrew": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take the lid or top off something by twisting it round:",
        "examples": [
          "I can't unscrew the top of this jar - it's really tight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove something by taking the screws out of it",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the lid or top from something by twisting it, or to remove screws from something:",
        "examples": [
          "Unscrew the gas cap."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unsecured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a loan (= an amount of money that is lent) for which the person who has lent the money has no right to take property from the person who has borrowed it, if the money is not paid back:",
        "examples": [
          "With an unsecured loan you do not offer your home as security and it is therefore a popular form of borrowing among consumers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not made safe; not protected from danger or risk:",
        "examples": [
          "According to the insurance company's report, the garage door had been left unsecured."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a loan for which the lender has no right to the property or other assets of the borrower if the money is not paid back:",
        "examples": [
          "While we may request security for your loan, it can be unsecured.",
          "Total unsecured borrowing has increased by 60% over the past year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unseemly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not seemly (= socially suitable and polite)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not suitable or polite:",
        "examples": [
          "unseemly language",
          "unseemly haste",
          "unseemly behavior"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unseen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not seen or not able to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "She found the side-door open and slipped into the house unseen.",
          "Unseen birds sang in the trees above us."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not broadcast, published, or shown to the public before now:",
        "examples": [
          "unseen footage The authorities released previously unseen footage of the attacks.",
          "previously unseen The documentary contains incredible footage - much of it previously unseen.",
          "unseen photograph Among the items on show are previously unseen photographs from the Hollywood star's childhood.",
          "The new book reveals unseen photos of the pioneering punk rockers over the years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not seen or not able to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "She found the door open and slipped into the house unseen."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unselfish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An unselfish person thinks about what is good for other people, not just about their own advantage.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "caring about or generous toward others:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s an unselfish player who puts team goals first."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unsettled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "likely to change suddenly; not calm or having a regular pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "a period of unsettled weather",
          "an unsettled political climate"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nervous and worried; unable to relax:",
        "examples": [
          "Children tend to get unsettled if you continually change their routine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tending to change suddenly; not having a regular pattern:",
        "examples": [
          "Things are unsettled in the state’s political arena.",
          "The forecast is for unsettled weather, with more snow to come."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "anxious and worried; unable to relax:",
        "examples": [
          "She was feeling unsettled the entire morning before her interview."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unsettling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "causing change",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing worry or anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "One of the documentary's many unsettling images is of a child playing with her father's gun."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "that causes sudden, unexpected changes:",
        "examples": [
          "A rise in unemployment has an unsettling effect on the stock market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "making you feel anxious and worried:",
        "examples": [
          "I received the unsettling news that I may lose my job next month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unsolicited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not asked for:",
        "examples": [
          "unsolicited advice"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not asked for:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposed law would force senders of unsolicited e-mail to provide a valid return address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not asked for, and sometimes not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "an unsolicited approach/bid/takeover Last week, they launched an unsolicited $1.23 billion takeover bid to buy the company.",
          "an unsolicited call/email/fax Never purchase anything advertised through an unsolicited email."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unsolvable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a problem, difficulty, or mystery is unsolvable, it is not possible to find a solution to it or the cause of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Without further funds, this is an almost unsolvable problem.",
          "Some of the crimes were deemed unsolvable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unsolved": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "that has not been solved:",
        "examples": [
          "an unsolved mystery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not solved or explained:",
        "examples": [
          "The detective has spent seven years investigating the unsolved crime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unspeakable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "too bad or shocking to be expressed in words:",
        "examples": [
          "unspeakable crimes",
          "No report can convey the unspeakable suffering that this war has caused.",
          "The stench coming from the toilets was unspeakable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too bad or shocking to be described or expressed:",
        "examples": [
          "unspeakable crimes"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unspoken": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not spoken, although thought of or felt:",
        "examples": [
          "unspoken doubts/fears",
          "There's an unspoken assumption in the department that Sue will take over the post when Dan leaves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not stated, although thought, understood, or felt:",
        "examples": [
          "We have an unspoken agreement to share the housework."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unsportsmanlike": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not showing fairness or respect to other people, especially towards the opposing team or player when playing sport :",
        "examples": [
          "unsportsmanlike conduct The coach disciplined the player for unsportsmanlike conduct and made him sit on the bench.",
          "unsportsmanlike behaviour He was the only athlete ever to be disqualified from this championship for unsportsmanlike behaviour.",
          "The illegal hold was seen as unsportsmanlike and dangerous.",
          "Being a bad loser is unsportsmanlike."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unstable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not solid and firm and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to last:",
        "examples": [
          "That chair looks unstable to me.",
          "It is a poor and politically unstable society."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An unstable person suffers from sudden and extreme changes in their mental and emotional state:",
        "examples": [
          "emotionally unstable"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not firm and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to last:",
        "examples": [
          "It is a poor and politically unstable country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An unstable person suffers from sudden and extreme changes of mental state:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s emotionally unstable – you never know how he’ll react."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unstoppable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unable to be stopped or prevented from developing:",
        "examples": [
          "The band has enjoyed a seemingly unstoppable rise in popularity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "continuous, or unable to be stopped:",
        "examples": [
          "The band was enjoying what seemed to be an unstoppable rise in popularity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unstuck": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "no longer stuck:",
        "examples": [
          "come unstuck The packing tape on the box came unstuck and some of the contents fell out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to experience difficulties and fail:",
        "examples": [
          "It was in the third round of the championships that they came unstuck."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unsubstantiated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not supported by facts:",
        "examples": [
          "Companies can be punished for making unsubstantiated claims about their products."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unsuccessful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not achieving the hoped for result; not successful:",
        "examples": [
          "They made several unsuccessful attempts to reach the men.",
          "His application was unsuccessful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not ending in success, or not achieving success:",
        "examples": [
          "After writing three unsuccessful plays, Miller finally had a hit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unsuitable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not acceptable or right for someone or something; not suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "The software blocks material that is unsuitable for children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not right for a particular person, situation, or occasion:",
        "examples": [
          "Parts of this movie may be unsuitable for children."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unsupervised": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without anyone watching to make sure that nothing dangerous or wrong is done or happening:",
        "examples": [
          "Young children should not be left alone with animals unsupervised."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unsure": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not certain or having doubts:",
        "examples": [
          "unsure about I'm unsure about what to do next - can you help me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without confidence in yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "As a new teacher I was very unsure of myself when I was in front of a class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in doubt, or not certain:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + question word ] Officials were unsure who was in control of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are unsure of yourself, you are not confident:",
        "examples": [
          "He has been unsure of himself ever since he failed to get that job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unsuspecting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "trusting; not realizing there is any danger or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "The killer lured his unsuspecting victims back to his apartment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "trusting; not aware of any danger or harm:",
        "examples": [
          "The fish sometimes leap into the air and smack into unsuspecting boaters."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "untangle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove the knots from an untidy mass of string, wire, etc. and separate the different threads",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a complicated subject or problem, or its different parts, clear and able to be understood:",
        "examples": [
          "It took years to untangle the legal complexities of the case."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the knots from a mass of string, wire, hair, etc. and separate the different threads:",
        "examples": [
          "I spent ages trying to untangle Rosie’s hair.",
          "fig. It took years to untangle the facts of the case (= make them clear and understood)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "untapped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a supply of something valuable is untapped, it is not yet used or taken advantage of:",
        "examples": [
          "untapped assets/resources/markets/talent"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a supply of something valuable) not yet used or taken advantage of:",
        "examples": [
          "The country’s forests are largely untapped resources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if the supply of something valuable is untapped, it has not started to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a wealth of untapped demand for their products.",
          "He sees a huge untapped market for cutting-edge green exports.",
          "The Gulf of Guinea has some of the world's greatest untapped oil reserves.",
          "untapped potential/resources/sources"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "untenable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a theory or argument is untenable, it cannot be supported or defended against criticism.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An untenable situation cannot continue as it is:",
        "examples": [
          "If three people in four no longer support the government, isn't this an untenable situation?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to be supported or defended against criticism, or no longer able to continue:",
        "examples": [
          "The position of the players’ union has become untenable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "untested": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An untested idea or policy has not yet been used and so there is no proof that it is true or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "Initially, they were dismissed as being dreamers with lots of trendy, untested ideas.",
          "Some laws are out of date; others are new and untested."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An untested new product or medicine has not been tested to find out if it is safe or effective:",
        "examples": [
          "Demonstrators argue that biotech food is untested and unsafe to eat.",
          "The war veterans claim they were used as guinea pigs to try out untested medications.",
          "untried and untested They advise against investing in untried and untested technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An untested person or organization has not yet been forced to, or had the opportunity to, show if they are good at something:",
        "examples": [
          "As a candidate, he is untested in national campaigns.",
          "Her opponents like to portray her as an inexperienced and untested leader.",
          "New, untested companies with no forecast of profits for years to come raised billions of pounds selling stock to the public."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unthinkable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "so shocking that it cannot be imagined as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "Today, we see growing acceptance of gay marriage - something that would have been unthinkable a generation ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unthinkable event or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "The unthinkable had happened - his secret activities had been discovered by the press."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too shocking or unlikely to be imagined as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "A world without music would be unthinkable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is very unlikely or undesirable:",
        "examples": [
          "The president’s car did the unthinkable – it stopped at a red light."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "untie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to unfasten a knot or something tied",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to unfasten a knot or something tied:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to help her untie her shoelaces."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "untied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to unfasten a knot or something tied",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to unfasten a knot or something tied:",
        "examples": [
          "I had to help her untie her shoelaces."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "untimely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something bad that is untimely happens unexpectedly early or at a time that is not suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "It was this passion for fast cars that led to his untimely death at the age of 43."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of something bad) happening unexpectedly early or at a time which is not suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "A love of fast cars led to his untimely death at the age of 34."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "untitled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An untitled work does not have a title:",
        "examples": [
          "an extract from an untitled poem",
          "Her solo album, as yet untitled, will be out next year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An untitled person does not have an official title:",
        "examples": [
          "untitled members of the royal family"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "untold": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "so great in amount or level that it can not be measured or expressed in words:",
        "examples": [
          "untold riches",
          "Words alone cannot convey the untold misery endured by people in these refugee camps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so great in amount or level that it can not be measured or expressed in words:",
        "examples": [
          "The software saves the company untold thousands in paper and labor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "untouchable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not able to be punished, criticized, or changed in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "He believed the police would never arrest him, that he was untouchable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to be defeated or to be as good as something else:",
        "examples": [
          "Coventry City have proved untouchable this season - they've just won their sixth consecutive game."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word used in the past to describe people, particularly people in India, who belonged to the caste (= social group) that was considered the lowest, or to describe things relating to these people. This word is now considered offensive.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word used in the past for a person, particularly a person from India, who belonged to the caste (= social group ) that was considered the lowest. This word is now considered offensive.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not able to be punished, criticized, or changed in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "His home run record remained untouchable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "untouched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not changed or spoiled in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "Most of the east coast remains untouched by tourism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If food is untouched, it has not been eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "She took a few spoonfuls of soup but left her main course untouched."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not changed or spoiled in any way:",
        "examples": [
          "These prewar apartment buildings have been virtually untouched since they were built."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If food is untouched, it has not been eaten:",
        "examples": [
          "She left her dinner untouched."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "untraceable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If something is untraceable, it is not possible to find out who made it or started it, or where it came from. :",
        "examples": [
          "The website address changed over 1,000 times, making it almost untraceable.",
          "The anonymous cards are popular, particularly with those who want to make untraceable purchases."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone or something is untraceable, no one can find them or it. :",
        "examples": [
          "These online phishing criminals are often virtually untraceable.",
          "They communicate using untraceable mobile phones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a substance is untraceable, it cannot be discovered using special methods:",
        "examples": [
          "All the chemicals should be untraceable within weeks, and until then, the lake will remain closed.",
          "The technology will make it possible to detect substances that were, until now, untraceable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "untrained": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "never having been taught the skills for a particular job or activity:",
        "examples": [
          "untrained staff",
          "The notation is designed to make it easier for untrained singers to read music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to someone without the skill or knowledge to judge what they see:",
        "examples": [
          "To the untrained eye, most fake diamonds look real."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An untrained animal has not been taught the habits or skills it needs to live with or help humans:",
        "examples": [
          "Untrained dogs can pose a risk to other pets.",
          "He demonstrated his unique technique of introducing untrained horses to being ridden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In machine learning (= the study of creating computer systems that can improve their own ability to carry out tasks by analysing new data), an untrained system is one that has not been supplied with data to improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "The untrained neural network plays millions of games against itself in a process of trial and error that gradually improves its performance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "untrue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not true; false",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not true; false:",
        "examples": [
          "Her remarks were irresponsible and untrue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "untrustworthy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not able to be trusted:",
        "examples": [
          "He is an utterly untrustworthy, unreliable source."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unturned": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to do everything you can to achieve a good result, especially when looking for something:",
        "examples": [
          "He left no stone unturned in his search for his natural mother."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unused": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not being used at present, or never having been used:",
        "examples": [
          "You might as well take your father's car - there's no point in having it sit there unused in the garage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be familiar with a particular habit or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "If you're unused to exercise your muscles may ache the next day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not being used at present, or never having been used:",
        "examples": [
          "The stationary exercise bike sits unused in the basement."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unusual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "different from others of the same type in a way that is surprising, interesting, or attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Do you like the new couch?\" \"Yes, it's very unusual.\"",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's unusual to have adult conversation like that with such a young child.",
          "I was actually on time, which is unusual for me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "different from what is usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "I was actually on time, which is unusual for me."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unusually": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "more than is usual or expected, or in a way that is not usual:",
        "examples": [
          "He was unusually polite."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not usual for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Unusually for me, I felt deeply embarrassed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way or to a degree that is different from what is usual or expected:",
        "examples": [
          "We had unusually warm weather in December.",
          "There is no evidence of unusually high rates of disease."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unveil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove a covering like a curtain from a new structure at a formal ceremony in order to show the opening or finishing of a new building or work of art:",
        "examples": [
          "The memorial to those who had died in the war was unveiled by the Queen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you unveil something new, you show it or make it known for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "The company recently unveiled a test version of its new search engine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something secret known:",
        "examples": [
          "The president’s new policy was unveiled at the press conference."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show or introduce something new or make it known publicly for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "The company unveiled a 2.7% rise in underlying profits to $544m.",
          "unveil a plan/policy/proposal The airline company unveiled a plan for compensating customers hit with flight delays or cancellations.",
          "Today they will unveil new products at lower prices."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unveiled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove a covering like a curtain from a new structure at a formal ceremony in order to show the opening or finishing of a new building or work of art:",
        "examples": [
          "The memorial to those who had died in the war was unveiled by the Queen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you unveil something new, you show it or make it known for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "The company recently unveiled a test version of its new search engine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unveiling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove a covering like a curtain from a new structure at a formal ceremony in order to show the opening or finishing of a new building or work of art:",
        "examples": [
          "The memorial to those who had died in the war was unveiled by the Queen."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you unveil something new, you show it or make it known for the first time:",
        "examples": [
          "The company recently unveiled a test version of its new search engine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unwanted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "How can I stop unwanted emails?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not desired or needed:",
        "examples": [
          "Charities such as Computers for Schools are happy to take unwanted computers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "unwanted calls/emails/mail Unwanted emails cost consumers and business nationwide an estimated $70 billion annually in lost productivity.",
          "unwanted gifts/items The store will exchange unwanted items for other goods."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unwarranted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having a good reason and therefore annoying or unfair:",
        "examples": [
          "People need to be protected against such unwarranted intrusions into their private lives by journalists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "lacking a good reason; unnecessary:",
        "examples": [
          "They denounced the investigation as an unwarranted interference with their business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unwavering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "never moving or looking away from something:",
        "examples": [
          "She met his unwavering stare."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "never changing or becoming weaker:",
        "examples": [
          "Her belief in the project has been unwavering."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unwed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(used especially in newspapers) not married:",
        "examples": [
          "an unwed mother"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unwelcome": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not wanted:",
        "examples": [
          "unwelcome news",
          "an unwelcome visitor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not wanted or desirable:",
        "examples": [
          "Dogs stand watch for unwelcome visitors to the estate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unwell": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not well; ill:",
        "examples": [
          "I hear you've been unwell recently.",
          "If you feel unwell, tell the teacher."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unwilling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not willing:",
        "examples": [
          "an unwilling helper"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not wanting to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] The bank was unwilling to lend her money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unwillingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that involves someone doing something they do not want to do:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Yes, all right. I'll go,\" she agreed, somewhat unwillingly.",
          "They are being unwillingly dragged into the debate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unwind": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you unwind something that is wrapped around an object, you unfasten it, and if it unwinds, it becomes unfastened:",
        "examples": [
          "In a nearby medical tent, a US Army doctor gently unwinds Metruk's bandage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to relax and allow your mind to be free from worry after a period of work or some other activity that has made you worried:",
        "examples": [
          "A glass of wine in the evening helps me to unwind after work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to unfasten something that is wrapped around an object:",
        "examples": [
          "to unwind string"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to relax after a period of work or anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m just going to watch some TV and unwind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell shares, etc. that you bought expecting that their price would rise:",
        "examples": [
          "Institutional investors caused prices to fall as they unwound positions that they took when they were betting on rising stock prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy the shares, etc. that you borrowed expecting that their price would go down and that you now need to deliver:",
        "examples": [
          "Traders unwound short positions, expecting gasoline would be lower this time of year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change or remove the effects of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Financial markets believe that these imbalances can be unwound gradually, allowing the economy to land softly.",
          "People's ability to service debt is unwinding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to relax and allow your mind to be free from worry after a period of work:",
        "examples": [
          "The facility was built as a place where casino workers could go and unwind after their shifts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unwinding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If you unwind something that is wrapped around an object, you unfasten it, and if it unwinds, it becomes unfastened:",
        "examples": [
          "In a nearby medical tent, a US Army doctor gently unwinds Metruk's bandage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to relax and allow your mind to be free from worry after a period of work or some other activity that has made you worried:",
        "examples": [
          "A glass of wine in the evening helps me to unwind after work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to unfasten something that is wrapped around an object:",
        "examples": [
          "to unwind string"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to relax after a period of work or anxiety:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m just going to watch some TV and unwind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sell shares, etc. that you bought expecting that their price would rise:",
        "examples": [
          "Institutional investors caused prices to fall as they unwound positions that they took when they were betting on rising stock prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to buy the shares, etc. that you borrowed expecting that their price would go down and that you now need to deliver:",
        "examples": [
          "Traders unwound short positions, expecting gasoline would be lower this time of year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change or remove the effects of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Financial markets believe that these imbalances can be unwound gradually, allowing the economy to land softly.",
          "People's ability to service debt is unwinding."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to relax and allow your mind to be free from worry after a period of work:",
        "examples": [
          "The facility was built as a place where casino workers could go and unwind after their shifts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unwise": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "stupid and likely to cause problems",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing good judgment or understanding of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "We made several unwise investments and lost quite a bit of money."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unwitting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "without knowing or planning:",
        "examples": [
          "The two women claimed they were the unwitting victims of a drug dealer who planted a large quantity of heroin in their luggage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without knowing or planning:",
        "examples": [
          "The harmful radiation tests were performed long ago on unwitting subjects."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unwittingly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is done without knowing or planning:",
        "examples": [
          "I apologize for any anxiety which I may, unwittingly, have caused.",
          "Unwittingly, I may have given a misleading impression in my interviews."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unworthy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not deserving respect, admiration, or support:",
        "examples": [
          "I put all unworthy thoughts out of my mind."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not deserving to be considered, given attention, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The theory was unworthy of serious attention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not suitable for or characteristic of something:",
        "examples": [
          "unworthy of a practice unworthy of a democracy"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unwrap": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove the paper or other covering from something:",
        "examples": [
          "Aren't you going to unwrap your presents?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unwrapped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove the paper or other covering from something:",
        "examples": [
          "Aren't you going to unwrap your presents?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unwrapping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to remove the paper or other covering from something:",
        "examples": [
          "Aren't you going to unwrap your presents?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unwritten": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Something that is unwritten does not exist in a written or printed form:",
        "examples": [
          "an unwritten constitution"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "An unwritten rule or law does not exist officially but people generally accept and obey it:",
        "examples": [
          "There's an unwritten rule that you don't wear jeans to work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not written",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "An unwritten law/rule is one that does not exist officially, but which people generally accept and obey:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s an unwritten rule at work that you don’t wear jeans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unyielding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely unwilling to change a decision, opinion, demand, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Korea is unyielding in its demands for a new treaty."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rigid (= not able to be bent or moved)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "not giving up control or responsibility for (something) as a result of influence or persuasion:",
        "examples": [
          "The economist showed an unyielding commitment to tough financial stability."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unzip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to open something by using a zip:",
        "examples": [
          "He unzipped his suitcase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return a computer file to its original size after it has been zipped (= reduced in size so that it can be easily sent or stored)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open the zipper (= a fastener consisting of two rows of metal or plastic teeth) on something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return a computer file to its original size after it has been zipped (= reduced in size so that it can be easily sent or stored):",
        "examples": [
          "After you have unzipped the file, click on the 'Start' button."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "unzipping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "unzips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to open something by using a zip:",
        "examples": [
          "He unzipped his suitcase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return a computer file to its original size after it has been zipped (= reduced in size so that it can be easily sent or stored)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to open the zipper (= a fastener consisting of two rows of metal or plastic teeth) on something",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to return a computer file to its original size after it has been zipped (= reduced in size so that it can be easily sent or stored):",
        "examples": [
          "After you have unzipped the file, click on the 'Start' button."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "upbeat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "full of hope and happiness:",
        "examples": [
          "remain upbeat about A number of companies remain upbeat about growth prospects in the coming months.",
          "Live music and a parade set an upbeat mood for the official opening.",
          "remarkably upbeat Given the criticism he has taken, he remains remarkably upbeat.",
          "upbeat note The book ends on an upbeat note."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Upbeat music is fast and often sounds happy:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a catchy, upbeat dance track.",
          "Research shows that listening to an upbeat tempo will improve your mood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a musical beat that is not stressed (= played more strongly or loudly), usually coming before a downbeat (= a stressed beat):",
        "examples": [
          "An up bow on the violin goes from right to left, and is used on weaker beats and upbeats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of hope, happiness, and good feelings:",
        "examples": [
          "The mood is upbeat at Shaw’s campaign headquarters tonight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "positive and with hope for the future:",
        "examples": [
          "High wheat prices have created an upbeat atmosphere in farming communities throughout the region.",
          "The company was upbeat at its annual meeting, saying turnover and profit are higher than at this time last year.",
          "upbeat about sth She was feeling upbeat about her new job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "upbringing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way in which you are treated and educated when young, especially by your parents, especially in relation to the effect that this has on how you behave and make moral decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "Is it right to say all the crimes he committed were simply the result of his upbringing?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which someone is treated and trained as a child:",
        "examples": [
          "Who can argue with the healthy upbringing of happy children?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "upcoming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "happening soon:",
        "examples": [
          "Tickets are selling well for the group's upcoming concert tour."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening soon:",
        "examples": [
          "Party officials met to nominate candidates for the upcoming election."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening soon:",
        "examples": [
          "Check the website for a calendar of upcoming events.",
          "The company's upcoming flotation on the stock market illustrates the good health of the technology sector."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "update": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something more modern or suitable for use now by adding new information or changing its design:",
        "examples": [
          "an updated version of the software"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone the most recent information:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll update you on this news story throughout the day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of updating something or someone with new information:",
        "examples": [
          "Jo's just doing an update on the mailing list.",
          "I'll need regular updates on your progress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new form of something that existed at an earlier time:",
        "examples": [
          "It's an update of an old 60s movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something more accurate and suitable for use now by showing new facts or conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "The school’s budget is updated annually.",
          "When you move, don’t forget to update your mailing address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To update is also to make something more modern:",
        "examples": [
          "The old procedures need to be updated and streamlined."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "new or more accurate information based on new facts or conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "You can get hourly news updates on the Internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something more modern or suitable for use now by adding new information or changing its design:",
        "examples": [
          "They haven't updated the software in three years.",
          "We've recently updated the decor in all of our restaurants.",
          "Scientific textbooks must be updated regularly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone the most recent information:",
        "examples": [
          "update sb on sth Can you update me on progress so far?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement giving the most recent information about a subject or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "an update on sth I'll need regular updates on your progress.",
          "Passengers watch airport television screens waiting for news updates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a more recent, and usually improved, form of something, especially something that is regularly changed:",
        "examples": [
          "Each software update has a version number.",
          "an update of sth The latest version is a much improved update of the original program."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "updated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something more modern or suitable for use now by adding new information or changing its design:",
        "examples": [
          "an updated version of the software"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone the most recent information:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll update you on this news story throughout the day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "updates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something more modern or suitable for use now by adding new information or changing its design:",
        "examples": [
          "an updated version of the software"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone the most recent information:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll update you on this news story throughout the day."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of updating something or someone with new information:",
        "examples": [
          "Jo's just doing an update on the mailing list.",
          "I'll need regular updates on your progress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new form of something that existed at an earlier time:",
        "examples": [
          "It's an update of an old 60s movie."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something more accurate and suitable for use now by showing new facts or conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "The school’s budget is updated annually.",
          "When you move, don’t forget to update your mailing address."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To update is also to make something more modern:",
        "examples": [
          "The old procedures need to be updated and streamlined."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "new or more accurate information based on new facts or conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "You can get hourly news updates on the Internet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something more modern or suitable for use now by adding new information or changing its design:",
        "examples": [
          "They haven't updated the software in three years.",
          "We've recently updated the decor in all of our restaurants.",
          "Scientific textbooks must be updated regularly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone the most recent information:",
        "examples": [
          "update sb on sth Can you update me on progress so far?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a statement giving the most recent information about a subject or situation:",
        "examples": [
          "an update on sth I'll need regular updates on your progress.",
          "Passengers watch airport television screens waiting for news updates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a more recent, and usually improved, form of something, especially something that is regularly changed:",
        "examples": [
          "Each software update has a version number.",
          "an update of sth The latest version is a much improved update of the original program."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "updating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something more modern or suitable for use now by adding new information or changing its design:",
        "examples": [
          "an updated version of the software"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone the most recent information:",
        "examples": [
          "We'll update you on this news story throughout the day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "upfront": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "speaking or behaving in a way that makes intentions and beliefs clear:",
        "examples": [
          "She's very upfront about why she wants the job - she'd earn a lot more money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "speaking or behaving in a way that makes your intentions and beliefs clear:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s very upfront about her feelings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "paid or obtained in advance:",
        "examples": [
          "The roofer wants 20% of the money upfront."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "paid before goods are produced or received or services are performed:",
        "examples": [
          "upfront cost/payment/fee Large upfront costs are incurred to write a complicated piece of software."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "speaking or behaving in a way which makes intentions and beliefs clear:",
        "examples": [
          "upfront about sth She's very upfront about why she wants the job.",
          "We've got to be more up front about the fees we charge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the beginning:",
        "examples": [
          "Every consumer should know upfront what it is going to cost them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "before goods or services are received:",
        "examples": [
          "We offer a discount to customers who pay upfront.",
          "The bank charges you a little more up front, but you'll do better in the longer term."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "upgrade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to improve the quality or usefulness of something, or change it for something newer or of a better standard:",
        "examples": [
          "It's very simple to upgrade the indexing software.",
          "Consider upgrading your buildings insurance policy every five to 10 years.",
          "They have not yet upgraded to fully digitial technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone something of a better standard, or newer, for example a better seat on a plane or a better room in a hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "If your reserved car isn't available, most rental car companies will upgrade you to the next size car at no additional charge.",
          "We were upgraded and flew business class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of software or equipment that improves the quality or usefulness of a computer or machine:",
        "examples": [
          "a hardware upgrade",
          "The upgrade to version 5.0 costs $395."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is given something of a better standard, or newer, for example a better seat on a plane, a better room in a hotel, or a new phone:",
        "examples": [
          "I got an upgrade to first class on the plane on the way back.",
          "About six months ago I got an upgrade on my mobile phone and my new model has an excellent camera."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve the quality or usefulness of something, or to raise something or someone to a higher position or rank:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want to raise rents, you have to upgrade the housing first.",
          "They’re spending more than $4 million next year to upgrade computer systems.",
          "In 1992 the college was upgraded to a university.",
          "We were upgraded from tourist to business class on our flight to London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve something so that it works better or is more effective:",
        "examples": [
          "It's quite simple to upgrade the indexing software.",
          "All the entrances to the building have been upgraded with ramps and handrails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get new computers or other equipment that is better than you had before:",
        "examples": [
          "So much of our business is now online we had to upgrade our entire system.",
          "The network is being upgraded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person a more important job or to state that their job is more important than it was before:",
        "examples": [
          "upgrade sb to sth Congratulations, I hear you've been upgraded to divisional manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state that something such as a company is likely to produce more profit or growth, to be better able to pay back debt, etc. than was previously thought:",
        "examples": [
          "upgrade a forecast/outlook/expectation Analysts had hoped to upgrade their earnings forecasts for the group.",
          "upgrade a rating/status The retailer's stock hit a 52-week high after Morgan Stanley upgraded its rating on the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get better travel arrangements than you originally paid for:",
        "examples": [
          "upgrade sth (from sth) to sth Our plane tickets were upgraded to business class.",
          "We will upgrade your rental car from mid-size to full-size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement in something:",
        "examples": [
          "All our office furniture needs a major upgrade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of software or equipment that improves how well a computer or machine works:",
        "examples": [
          "The basic software is free but you pay for any upgrades.",
          "an upgrade to sth The upgrade to version 5.0 costs $395."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "better travel arrangements than you originally paid for:",
        "examples": [
          "an upgrade to sth We got a free upgrade to first class!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "upgraded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to improve the quality or usefulness of something, or change it for something newer or of a better standard:",
        "examples": [
          "It's very simple to upgrade the indexing software.",
          "Consider upgrading your buildings insurance policy every five to 10 years.",
          "They have not yet upgraded to fully digitial technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone something of a better standard, or newer, for example a better seat on a plane or a better room in a hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "If your reserved car isn't available, most rental car companies will upgrade you to the next size car at no additional charge.",
          "We were upgraded and flew business class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of software or equipment that improves the quality or usefulness of a computer or machine:",
        "examples": [
          "a hardware upgrade",
          "The upgrade to version 5.0 costs $395."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is given something of a better standard, or newer, for example a better seat on a plane, a better room in a hotel, or a new phone:",
        "examples": [
          "I got an upgrade to first class on the plane on the way back.",
          "About six months ago I got an upgrade on my mobile phone and my new model has an excellent camera."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve the quality or usefulness of something, or to raise something or someone to a higher position or rank:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want to raise rents, you have to upgrade the housing first.",
          "They’re spending more than $4 million next year to upgrade computer systems.",
          "In 1992 the college was upgraded to a university.",
          "We were upgraded from tourist to business class on our flight to London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve something so that it works better or is more effective:",
        "examples": [
          "It's quite simple to upgrade the indexing software.",
          "All the entrances to the building have been upgraded with ramps and handrails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get new computers or other equipment that is better than you had before:",
        "examples": [
          "So much of our business is now online we had to upgrade our entire system.",
          "The network is being upgraded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person a more important job or to state that their job is more important than it was before:",
        "examples": [
          "upgrade sb to sth Congratulations, I hear you've been upgraded to divisional manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state that something such as a company is likely to produce more profit or growth, to be better able to pay back debt, etc. than was previously thought:",
        "examples": [
          "upgrade a forecast/outlook/expectation Analysts had hoped to upgrade their earnings forecasts for the group.",
          "upgrade a rating/status The retailer's stock hit a 52-week high after Morgan Stanley upgraded its rating on the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get better travel arrangements than you originally paid for:",
        "examples": [
          "upgrade sth (from sth) to sth Our plane tickets were upgraded to business class.",
          "We will upgrade your rental car from mid-size to full-size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement in something:",
        "examples": [
          "All our office furniture needs a major upgrade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of software or equipment that improves how well a computer or machine works:",
        "examples": [
          "The basic software is free but you pay for any upgrades.",
          "an upgrade to sth The upgrade to version 5.0 costs $395."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "better travel arrangements than you originally paid for:",
        "examples": [
          "an upgrade to sth We got a free upgrade to first class!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "upgrades": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to improve the quality or usefulness of something, or change it for something newer or of a better standard:",
        "examples": [
          "It's very simple to upgrade the indexing software.",
          "Consider upgrading your buildings insurance policy every five to 10 years.",
          "They have not yet upgraded to fully digitial technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone something of a better standard, or newer, for example a better seat on a plane or a better room in a hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "If your reserved car isn't available, most rental car companies will upgrade you to the next size car at no additional charge.",
          "We were upgraded and flew business class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of software or equipment that improves the quality or usefulness of a computer or machine:",
        "examples": [
          "a hardware upgrade",
          "The upgrade to version 5.0 costs $395."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is given something of a better standard, or newer, for example a better seat on a plane, a better room in a hotel, or a new phone:",
        "examples": [
          "I got an upgrade to first class on the plane on the way back.",
          "About six months ago I got an upgrade on my mobile phone and my new model has an excellent camera."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve the quality or usefulness of something, or to raise something or someone to a higher position or rank:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want to raise rents, you have to upgrade the housing first.",
          "They’re spending more than $4 million next year to upgrade computer systems.",
          "In 1992 the college was upgraded to a university.",
          "We were upgraded from tourist to business class on our flight to London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve something so that it works better or is more effective:",
        "examples": [
          "It's quite simple to upgrade the indexing software.",
          "All the entrances to the building have been upgraded with ramps and handrails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get new computers or other equipment that is better than you had before:",
        "examples": [
          "So much of our business is now online we had to upgrade our entire system.",
          "The network is being upgraded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person a more important job or to state that their job is more important than it was before:",
        "examples": [
          "upgrade sb to sth Congratulations, I hear you've been upgraded to divisional manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state that something such as a company is likely to produce more profit or growth, to be better able to pay back debt, etc. than was previously thought:",
        "examples": [
          "upgrade a forecast/outlook/expectation Analysts had hoped to upgrade their earnings forecasts for the group.",
          "upgrade a rating/status The retailer's stock hit a 52-week high after Morgan Stanley upgraded its rating on the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get better travel arrangements than you originally paid for:",
        "examples": [
          "upgrade sth (from sth) to sth Our plane tickets were upgraded to business class.",
          "We will upgrade your rental car from mid-size to full-size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement in something:",
        "examples": [
          "All our office furniture needs a major upgrade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of software or equipment that improves how well a computer or machine works:",
        "examples": [
          "The basic software is free but you pay for any upgrades.",
          "an upgrade to sth The upgrade to version 5.0 costs $395."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "better travel arrangements than you originally paid for:",
        "examples": [
          "an upgrade to sth We got a free upgrade to first class!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "upgrading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to improve the quality or usefulness of something, or change it for something newer or of a better standard:",
        "examples": [
          "It's very simple to upgrade the indexing software.",
          "Consider upgrading your buildings insurance policy every five to 10 years.",
          "They have not yet upgraded to fully digitial technology."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone something of a better standard, or newer, for example a better seat on a plane or a better room in a hotel:",
        "examples": [
          "If your reserved car isn't available, most rental car companies will upgrade you to the next size car at no additional charge.",
          "We were upgraded and flew business class."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of software or equipment that improves the quality or usefulness of a computer or machine:",
        "examples": [
          "a hardware upgrade",
          "The upgrade to version 5.0 costs $395."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone is given something of a better standard, or newer, for example a better seat on a plane, a better room in a hotel, or a new phone:",
        "examples": [
          "I got an upgrade to first class on the plane on the way back.",
          "About six months ago I got an upgrade on my mobile phone and my new model has an excellent camera."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve the quality or usefulness of something, or to raise something or someone to a higher position or rank:",
        "examples": [
          "If you want to raise rents, you have to upgrade the housing first.",
          "They’re spending more than $4 million next year to upgrade computer systems.",
          "In 1992 the college was upgraded to a university.",
          "We were upgraded from tourist to business class on our flight to London."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve something so that it works better or is more effective:",
        "examples": [
          "It's quite simple to upgrade the indexing software.",
          "All the entrances to the building have been upgraded with ramps and handrails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get new computers or other equipment that is better than you had before:",
        "examples": [
          "So much of our business is now online we had to upgrade our entire system.",
          "The network is being upgraded."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a person a more important job or to state that their job is more important than it was before:",
        "examples": [
          "upgrade sb to sth Congratulations, I hear you've been upgraded to divisional manager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state that something such as a company is likely to produce more profit or growth, to be better able to pay back debt, etc. than was previously thought:",
        "examples": [
          "upgrade a forecast/outlook/expectation Analysts had hoped to upgrade their earnings forecasts for the group.",
          "upgrade a rating/status The retailer's stock hit a 52-week high after Morgan Stanley upgraded its rating on the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to get better travel arrangements than you originally paid for:",
        "examples": [
          "upgrade sth (from sth) to sth Our plane tickets were upgraded to business class.",
          "We will upgrade your rental car from mid-size to full-size."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an improvement in something:",
        "examples": [
          "All our office furniture needs a major upgrade."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of software or equipment that improves how well a computer or machine works:",
        "examples": [
          "The basic software is free but you pay for any upgrades.",
          "an upgrade to sth The upgrade to version 5.0 costs $395."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "better travel arrangements than you originally paid for:",
        "examples": [
          "an upgrade to sth We got a free upgrade to first class!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "upheaval": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a great change, especially causing or involving much difficulty, activity, or trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "Yesterday's coup brought further upheaval to a country already struggling with famine.",
          "I'm not sure it's worth the upheaval of moving to gain just a little more space."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(a) great change, causing or involving difficulty or trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The long garbage strike in 1970 caused much political upheaval."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "upheld": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "uphill": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "leading to a higher place on a slope:",
        "examples": [
          "an uphill climb",
          "running uphill"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing a large amount of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "It'll be an uphill struggle/battle/fight to get the new proposals accepted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "leading to a higher place on a slope:",
        "examples": [
          "The runners began the uphill climb to the finish line.",
          "As we started driving uphill, the car made a strange noise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig.Uphill can also mean difficult and needing a large amount of effort:",
        "examples": [
          "Recovering from the accident will be an uphill battle for her, but she’s doing well."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uphold": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to defend or keep a principle or law, or to say that a decision that has already been made, especially a legal one, is correct:",
        "examples": [
          "As a police officer you are expected to uphold the law whether you agree with it or not.",
          "Judge Davis upheld the county court's decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defend or maintain a principle or law, or to state that a decision that has already been made, esp. a legal one, is correct:",
        "examples": [
          "The Supreme Court upheld California’s term limit measure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state that a decision which has already been made, especially a legal one, is correct:",
        "examples": [
          "uphold a decision/ruling/appeal The court is said to be upholding its decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep or defend a principle or law:",
        "examples": [
          "When he took office he swore to uphold the laws of the land.",
          "The decision by the court upholds the right of rural Alaskans to subsistence hunt and fish on most waters in Alaska."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "upholstery": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the cloth used for covering a seat and/or the substance used for filling it:",
        "examples": [
          "an old sofa with faded green upholstery"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of upholstering objects",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cloth and other materials used in upholstering furniture, or the process of using them",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "upkeep": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the cost or process of keeping something, such as a building, in good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The upkeep of larger old properties is very expensive.",
          "Council employees are responsible for the upkeep of the gardens."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process or cost of keeping something, such as a building, in good and usable condition:",
        "examples": [
          "It costs the landlord about $2000 a month just for upkeep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the cost or process of keeping something, such as a building, in good condition:",
        "examples": [
          "The upkeep of larger old properties is very expensive.",
          "Farepayers paid €4.8 billion for the upkeep of the rail network last year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uplift": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "improvement of a person's moral or spiritual condition:",
        "examples": [
          "We are counting on your speech, bishop, to give some moral uplift to the delegates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "support or forces that raise an object or hold it up:",
        "examples": [
          "The wings are designed to provide uplift when the plane is flying horizontally.",
          "an uplift bra"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in value:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares have now recovered to 481p - this represents a huge uplift of almost 50 percent in their value."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of collecting goods or people from one place, in order to take them to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Alloa Community Enterprises provide a free uplift service for furniture and household appliances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to improve a person's moral or spiritual condition",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to raise something to a higher position",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to collect goods or people from one place, in order to take them to another:",
        "examples": [
          "Coaches will set down and uplift passengers only as directed by the police in the streets mentioned."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an increase in value:",
        "examples": [
          "Shares have now recovered to $4.81 - this represents a huge uplift of almost 50% in their value.",
          "Forecasts suggest that the stores should enjoy 16% sales uplifts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uplifting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making someone feel better:",
        "examples": [
          "For me it was a marvellously uplifting performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "positive in a way that encourages the improvement of a person’s mood or spirit:",
        "examples": [
          "uplifting words/music"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uplink": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a communications link for signals to be sent to a satellite, spacecraft, or aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "Most existing stations are not equipped with the satellite uplinks that allow credit card billing.",
          "A video image was beamed via satellite uplink to four television stations on the other side of the world.",
          "The reporters had to drive to an uplink facility to transmit their video."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a link to a different, or different part of a, communications or computer network:",
        "examples": [
          "You will probably need one port to act as an uplink to your router.",
          "This special port - the uplink port - is made for the purpose of connecting to another DCE device."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send signals using a communications link to a satellite, spacecraft, or aircraft:",
        "examples": [
          "The radio transmission was uplinked to the world by satellite TV.",
          "You see them uplinking everywhere: bloggers, techies and assorted Internet enthusiasts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send or connect something using a link to a different, or different part of a, communications or computer network:",
        "examples": [
          "This is a fast-paced age when information is digitized, faxed, uplinked, and downloaded."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "upload": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to copy or move programs or information to a larger computer system or to the internet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program or information that can be uploaded",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy or move programs or information to another computer system, especially to the internet or a larger computer:",
        "examples": [
          "upload a copy/file/document I uploaded the file as soon as I had finished working on it.",
          "upload sth to sth With the press of a single button, you can upload information to a server."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of copying programs or information into a computer's memory, especially to the internet or a larger computer:",
        "examples": [
          "The file is ready for upload.",
          "During each upload, the computer's security can be compromised."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program or information that can be uploaded:",
        "examples": [
          "Internet uploads will play a growing role in your business."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uploaded": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy or move programs or information to a larger computer system or to the internet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "uploading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to copy or move programs or information to a larger computer system or to the internet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "upped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "upper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "at a higher position or level than something else, or being the top part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The office building's upper floors were being repainted.",
          "If the infection is not checked it will probably spread to the upper body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top part of a shoe that covers a person's foot and to which the heel and the sole are attached:",
        "examples": [
          "These shoes have leather uppers and synthetic soles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a drug that causes a person taking it to feel very active and excited",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "at a higher position or level (than something else), or being the top part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Our company occupied the three upper floors of the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the top part of a shoe",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "uppercut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in boxing, a punch (= hit) in which the hand moves up to hit an opponent with a bent arm:",
        "examples": [
          "Andres landed a hard, right uppercut.",
          "He had Francis toppling with a vicious right upper cut."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "upping": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "uppity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "An uppity person behaves in an unpleasant way because they think that they are more important than they really are:",
        "examples": [
          "He got/became very uppity when his fashion designs were criticized."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "acting in a way that is too confident for someone in your social class or for your young age:",
        "examples": [
          "I was just an uppity kid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "upright": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "straight up or vertical:",
        "examples": [
          "Please return your seat to an upright position and fasten your belt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to something that is taller than it is wide:",
        "examples": [
          "an upright freezer/vacuum cleaner"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "honest, responsible, and moral:",
        "examples": [
          "She behaved as any upright citizen would have under the circumstances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "vertical and as straight as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "to sit/stand upright",
          "The sound of breaking glass made her sit bolt upright (= sit with her back straight)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical part of something that supports other parts:",
        "examples": [
          "Firmly secure the two uprights to opposite walls in the alcove and then fit the shelves in between them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piano in which the strings are vertical",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(standing or being) vertical and as straight as possible:",
        "examples": [
          "He stood upright."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "honest, responsible, and moral:",
        "examples": [
          "an upright young man"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uprising": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act of opposition, sometimes using violence, by many people in one area of a country against those who are in power:",
        "examples": [
          "Following a determined resistance in the east, there was eventually a popular uprising in the capital."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of opposition by many people, sometimes using violence, against those who are in power",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "upriver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "towards the place where a river starts:",
        "examples": [
          "We paddled upriver for a couple of hours."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uproar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which a lot of people complain about something angrily or make a lot of noise:",
        "examples": [
          "The book caused an uproar in France.",
          "The whole hall was in uproar after the announcement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "loud complaints esp. by angry people, or a noisy state of confusion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] There was an uproar over the proposed rent increases."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uproot": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pull a plant including its roots out of the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of mature trees were uprooted in the storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove a person from their home or usual environment:",
        "examples": [
          "The war has uprooted nearly two thirds of the country's population."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull a plant including its roots out of the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove someone from his or her home or usual surroundings:",
        "examples": [
          "He had been with the team six years and didn't wish to uproot his family to play in a different city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uprooted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pull a plant including its roots out of the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "Hundreds of mature trees were uprooted in the storm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove a person from their home or usual environment:",
        "examples": [
          "The war has uprooted nearly two thirds of the country's population."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ups": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "towards a higher position; towards a higher value, number, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Put those books up on the top shelf.",
          "A gravel road leads through the jungle and up into the Andes.",
          "Pushing the number of unit sales up every quarter can't be continued indefinitely.",
          "up to The water was up to/had come up to the level of the windows."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "out of the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent the afternoon digging carrots up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from a higher to a lower position repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "jump up and down My little girl started jumping up and down with rage when she heard she couldn't go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or into a vertical position:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you stand up for a minute? I want to see how tall you are."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a high position; at the top:",
        "examples": [
          "Our boardroom is up on the 23rd floor.",
          "way up You can tell which way up the crates have to be because they all say \"TOP\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very near:",
        "examples": [
          "up to Carrying a gun, he walked up to the cashier and demanded money.",
          "draw up A limousine drew up (= parked) outside the hotel."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to a greater degree; in order to increase:",
        "examples": [
          "heat something up The fire heats the room up (= makes it warmer) within minutes.",
          "turn something up Grandma always turns the TV up really loud because she can't hear very well.",
          "get worked up Try not to get worked up (= increasingly excited or angry) - I'm sure we can resolve this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a level or amount is up, it has increased:",
        "examples": [
          "The cost of car insurance is up, but not very much.",
          "up something on something Last year the company's turnover was $240 billion, up three percent on (= compared with) the previous year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not in bed:",
        "examples": [
          "get up It's time to get up now!",
          "I was up all night, finishing my essay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able to get out of bed and move around again after a period of illness, because your health has improved enough:",
        "examples": [
          "I was up and about a few hours after giving birth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "into existence, view, or attention:",
        "examples": [
          "be set up Originally the charity was set up to help orphans in urban areas.",
          "come up I'm sorry, but something unexpected has come up (= has happened) at the office, and I'll be home late.",
          "coming up Coming up (= happening next) after the break, we have a man who claims he can communicate with fish.",
          "bring something up Would this be a good time to bring up the issue of salary?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so as to be equal in quality, knowledge, or achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "catch up (with) She couldn't go to school for a few weeks because of illness, but she'll be able to catch up (with her work) quickly.",
          "keep up (with) So much scientific research is being performed that it's virtually impossible to keep up (with all the new developments)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a state of being together with other similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "You have half an hour to gather up anything you'll need for the journey.",
          "add something up Add up the column of numbers in your head and then tell me what the total is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tightly or firmly in order to keep something safe or in position:",
        "examples": [
          "tie something up Tie up the top of the bag so the rubbish doesn't fall out.",
          "wrap up You'd better wrap up (= wear warm clothes) - it's cold outside.",
          "do something up UK Can you do my shoelaces up for me?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "broken or cut into smaller pieces; made smaller in area:",
        "examples": [
          "cut something up He cut the letter up into a hundred pieces.",
          "fold something up She folded the newspaper up and put it in her bag.",
          "blow up The car blew up (= exploded) when flames reached its fuel tank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to a greater age:",
        "examples": [
          "grow up No one said that growing up would be easy or painless.",
          "bring someone up Many single parents struggle to bring their children up on a low income."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when talking or asking about what is happening or wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone was talking in whispers, and I could tell something was up (= something unusual was happening)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to ask what is wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "You seem upset. What's up?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to ask what is happening, often as a way of greeting someone:",
        "examples": [
          "What's up, guys?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you do not understand something, or to ask for an explanation of something:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't get what's up with all the bad reviews. I actually liked this place!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a period of time is up, it is finished:",
        "examples": [
          "When the two hours were up nobody had answered all of the questions.",
          "time is up Your time is up - it's someone else's turn on the training equipment now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "into an improved position or state:",
        "examples": [
          "move up By lap 26, Hamilton had moved up into second position.",
          "up with Stein had a bad start to the race, but by the ninth lap she was up with the leaders."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to an end, finish, or state of being complete:",
        "examples": [
          "finish something up Finish up the old loaf of bread before you start a new one.",
          "end up in Crime won't help - you'll end up in prison.",
          "round something up I'd like to round up the meeting by thanking all those who were able to attend at such short notice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "towards the north:",
        "examples": [
          "up to On Tuesday she'll be travelling up to Atlanta from New Orleans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "towards a more important place, especially a city:",
        "examples": [
          "up to How often do you go up to London?",
          "up from She comes up from her village about once a month on the train."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended, suggested, or being considered for something:",
        "examples": [
          "up for sale That house at the end of our road is up for sale again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willing and able to do or take part in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "After a long day at work I wasn't really up for a party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "on trial in a court:",
        "examples": [
          "up before If he doesn't pay the fine soon, he'll be up before the magistrate.",
          "up for Smith is up for armed robbery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a road is up, it is being repaired and so is unsuitable for use:",
        "examples": [
          "The council has got the road up because of a broken sewer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's long hair is up, it is arranged on the top or back of the head:",
        "examples": [
          "hair up You look nice with your hair up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "next to play in a game or sports match, or next to perform, happen, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Next up after that is a match against Blackburn Rovers at home.",
          "Up next is an untitled Woody Allen film."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to or in a higher level or position:",
        "examples": [
          "We followed her up the stairs to a large meeting room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the top of:",
        "examples": [
          "You'll find a dusty attic up these stairs.",
          "If you want Fred, he's up that ladder."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(further) along:",
        "examples": [
          "The car shot off up the road at high speed.",
          "They live just up the road."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "along the surface of something first in one direction and then in the opposite direction, usually repeatedly:",
        "examples": [
          "He was running up and down the street, shouting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "towards the starting point of something, especially a river or stream:",
        "examples": [
          "Rowing up (the) river against the current was very hard work."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to or at:",
        "examples": [
          "go up Are you going up the club tonight?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving up:",
        "examples": [
          "an up escalator"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "When a system, computer, or similar machine is up, it is operating, especially in its usual way:",
        "examples": [
          "Andy, do you know when the network will be up again?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "feeling happy:",
        "examples": [
          "She's been really up since she started her new job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having more points, goals, etc. than your opponent in a match or competition:",
        "examples": [
          "By half time they could have been six or seven up.",
          "With 88 seconds remaining in the game, Hungary was up by five goals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase something such as a price:",
        "examples": [
          "We won't be able to make a profit on the deal without upping the sale price.",
          "It looks like tax rates are going to be upped again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used with another verb to emphasize that someone left a place or did something in a sudden and possibly unexpected way:",
        "examples": [
          "up and leave/go After dinner they just upped and left/went without saying goodbye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "higher or improved:",
        "examples": [
          "uphill",
          "uplift"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "toward a higher position, or toward a higher value, number, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Pick up your clothes and put them away.",
          "We need to push sales figures up higher next quarter.",
          "The kids were jumping up and down on the bed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or into a vertical position:",
        "examples": [
          "She jumped up to answer the phone.",
          "They put up (= built) the house in a matter of weeks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a high position; at the top:",
        "examples": [
          "They moved to a house up in the hills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to a greater degree; in order to increase:",
        "examples": [
          "The afternoon sun really heats up this room (= increases the heat in this room).",
          "Please speak up (= louder) – I can’t hear you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "into existence, view, or consideration:",
        "examples": [
          "I didn’t hesitate to bring up the salary issue.",
          "Something came up at the office and I had to work late."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "so as to be equal in quality or achievement:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s impossible to keep up with all the new computer developments."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very near:",
        "examples": [
          "He walked right up to me and introduced himself.",
          "The cop pushed me up against the wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a state of being together with other similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "Gather up your things – it’s time to go.",
          "She added up the numbers in her head."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "tightly or firmly in order to keep something safe or in position:",
        "examples": [
          "Tie the boat up at the dock.",
          "You’d better bundle up (= wear warm clothes) – it’s cold outside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made smaller in area or amount, esp. by cutting or dividing:",
        "examples": [
          "Cut the cheese up into bite-size pieces.",
          "They broke the company up into three separate units.",
          "He folded up the newspaper and put it in his briefcase."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to a greater age:",
        "examples": [
          "She wants to be a singer when she grows up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "into an improved position or state:",
        "examples": [
          "By the third lap, Simms had moved up into second position."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "toward the north:",
        "examples": [
          "She comes up from Washington about once a month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(farther) along:",
        "examples": [
          "There’s a coffee shop just up the street."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the top of:",
        "examples": [
          "His house is up the hill."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "out of bed:",
        "examples": [
          "What time did you get up?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "finished, or to an end, finish, or state of being completed:",
        "examples": [
          "Finish up your breakfast – it’s almost time for school.",
          "My time is almost up on the parking meter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a system or machine, esp. a computer) operating, esp. in its usual way:",
        "examples": [
          "The new inventory system should be up and running by the end of the month."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended, suggested, or being considered:",
        "examples": [
          "The house at the end of our street is up for sale.",
          "Ray’s up for promotion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase the amount or level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We won’t be able to make a profit unless we up our prices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "towards a higher value, number, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Share prices moved up slowly yesterday.",
          "Pushing the number of unit sales up every quarter can't be continued indefinitely."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a level or amount is up, it has increased:",
        "examples": [
          "The cost of insurance is up quite a lot this year.",
          "up 5%, 20%, etc. on sth Last year the company's turnover was up 3% on the previous year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a state of being together with other similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "Add up the column of figures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to an end or state of being complete:",
        "examples": [
          "Finish up this report before you leave tonight.",
          "I'd like to wind up the meeting by thanking you for coming."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "intended, suggested, or being considered for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Jack is up for promotion this year.",
          "They put the building up for sale."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "willing and able to do or take part in an activity:",
        "examples": [
          "After a long day of meetings, I wasn't really up for taking the clients out for dinner.",
          "He asked if anyone wanted to try, and I said I was up for it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "as high as a particular level or number:",
        "examples": [
          "The Competition Commission clamped down on lenders who charge borrowers in deprived areas interest rates of up to 900%.",
          "Owners who hire illegal workers face up to five years in prison.",
          "Women who have been with a firm for some time are told that their files have been reviewed and suddenly their work is not up to standard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "until a particular point in time:",
        "examples": [
          "Up to now, we've had all the resources we needed.",
          "I was treated as a trusted employee up until about six months ago."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "I had four hundred pages of reports to read, and I just didn't feel up to it.",
          "up to the job/task Do you think he's up to the job?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a computer, system, etc. is up, it is operating normally:",
        "examples": [
          "The system is up again, so we have to get back to work.",
          "Do you know when the network will be up again?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a computer, machine, or system is up and running, it is operating normally:",
        "examples": [
          "The air-conditioning is up and running again after two days of problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "improving or increasing:",
        "examples": [
          "It's only a small business but it's definitely on the up.",
          "House prices are still on the up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is done legally or honestly:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you feel everything with the governor's land deal was done on the up and up?",
          "Drug makers face at least one major challenge: convincing consumers that ads are on the up and up."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the normal good times and bad times that happen in any situation or period:",
        "examples": [
          "Luard was looking to buy a new business to balance his other companies' dependence on the ups and downs of the oil sector.",
          "The magazine industry has had its ups and downs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to increase something such as a price:",
        "examples": [
          "We won't be able to make a profit on the deal without upping the sale price.",
          "It looks like tax rates are going to be upped again."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "upscale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Upscale goods and products are of very high quality and intended to be bought by people who are quite rich:",
        "examples": [
          "an upscale brand name",
          "The old hotel has gone upscale in recent years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "characteristic of or suitable for the wealthy:",
        "examples": [
          "an upscale residential neighborhood",
          "an upscale restaurant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "upset": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone worried, unhappy, or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "It still upsets him when he thinks about the accident.",
          "Don't upset yourself by thinking about what might have been."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the usual or expected state or order of something, especially in a way that stops it from happening or working:",
        "examples": [
          "Any mechanical problems would upset our plans of driving across the desert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push or knock something out of its usual position, usually by accident, especially causing it to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "Our dog upset the picnic table, spilling food everywhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel slightly sick:",
        "examples": [
          "He can't eat grapes - they upset him/his stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worried, unhappy, or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't get upset about the dress - there's only a little stain on it.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She was very upset to hear that the party had been cancelled.",
          "[ + that ] He was very upset that you didn't reply to his emails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you have an upset stomach you feel slightly ill, especially because of something you have eaten or drunk:",
        "examples": [
          "I have an upset stomach/tummy - serves me right for eating so much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "confusion and problems:",
        "examples": [
          "How much upset will the new monitoring procedures cause?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone beats the team or player that was expected to win:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be quite an upset if the favourite didn't win."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight illness of the stomach:",
        "examples": [
          "Melanie has a stomach/tummy upset so she won't be going to school today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone worried, unhappy, or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor’s veto upset a lot of people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the usual or expected state or order of something in a way that stops it from happening or working:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline strike could upset our vacation plans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make your stomach feel bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Too much fried food can upset your stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worried, unhappy, or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "Mom gets really upset if we don’t call and tell her where we are.",
          "She was very upset about losing her wallet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the stomach) feeling bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Ginger (= the spicy root of a tropical plant) has been used to calm an upset stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in sports) a surprising victory by a person or team that was expected to lose",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "upsets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make someone worried, unhappy, or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "It still upsets him when he thinks about the accident.",
          "Don't upset yourself by thinking about what might have been."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the usual or expected state or order of something, especially in a way that stops it from happening or working:",
        "examples": [
          "Any mechanical problems would upset our plans of driving across the desert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to push or knock something out of its usual position, usually by accident, especially causing it to fall:",
        "examples": [
          "Our dog upset the picnic table, spilling food everywhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone feel slightly sick:",
        "examples": [
          "He can't eat grapes - they upset him/his stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worried, unhappy, or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't get upset about the dress - there's only a little stain on it.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] She was very upset to hear that the party had been cancelled.",
          "[ + that ] He was very upset that you didn't reply to his emails."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you have an upset stomach you feel slightly ill, especially because of something you have eaten or drunk:",
        "examples": [
          "I have an upset stomach/tummy - serves me right for eating so much."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "confusion and problems:",
        "examples": [
          "How much upset will the new monitoring procedures cause?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when someone beats the team or player that was expected to win:",
        "examples": [
          "It would be quite an upset if the favourite didn't win."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a slight illness of the stomach:",
        "examples": [
          "Melanie has a stomach/tummy upset so she won't be going to school today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make someone worried, unhappy, or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor’s veto upset a lot of people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change the usual or expected state or order of something in a way that stops it from happening or working:",
        "examples": [
          "The airline strike could upset our vacation plans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make your stomach feel bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Too much fried food can upset your stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worried, unhappy, or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "Mom gets really upset if we don’t call and tell her where we are.",
          "She was very upset about losing her wallet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of the stomach) feeling bad:",
        "examples": [
          "Ginger (= the spicy root of a tropical plant) has been used to calm an upset stomach."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in sports) a surprising victory by a person or team that was expected to lose",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "upsetting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "making someone feel worried, unhappy, or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "Seeing her again would be an upsetting experience after so many years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing you to feel worried, unhappy, or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "an upsetting remark"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "upside": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the advantage of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "It's annoying that we can't travel until Thursday, but the upside is that tickets are cheaper then."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the positive part of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s too bad we can’t go until Thursday, but the upside is that we get to stay through the weekend."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage:",
        "examples": [
          "upside of/to sth One upside of a slowdown in demand is that it means there is less danger of inflation.",
          "The building needs some work, but on the upside it's located in the best part of the business district."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "upstairs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "towards or on the highest floor or floors of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "an upstairs landing/window",
          "He heard glass breaking and ran upstairs to see what had caused it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the highest floor or floors of a building:",
        "examples": [
          "Sadly, the upstairs of the house was gutted by fire.",
          "There were shouts from upstairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "toward or on the higher floor or floors of a building",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "upstanding": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a good and moral way:",
        "examples": [
          "She is regarded as an upstanding citizen in the local community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "behaving in a moral way:",
        "examples": [
          "She is an upstanding member of the community."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "upstate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "towards or of the northern parts of a state in the US, especially those that are far from cities where a lot of people live:",
        "examples": [
          "upstate New York",
          "The traffic going upstate was almost standing still."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to or in the northern part of a state:",
        "examples": [
          "She came to New York from a small town upstate because she wanted to be a dancer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "upstream": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(moving) on a river or stream towards its origin:",
        "examples": [
          "Salmon swim upstream against very strong currents to reach their breeding areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to an earlier stage in a process or series of events:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's upstream business includes oil exploration and production."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "against the current toward the starting point of a river:",
        "examples": [
          "Rowing upstream was hard going."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to something that happens earlier in a process or series of events:",
        "examples": [
          "The company's upstream business includes oil exploration and production."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uptake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the rate or act of taking something in:",
        "examples": [
          "Plants in their growth stage exhibit an increased uptake of nutrients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the rate or act of accepting something:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a 90 percent uptake of vaccination in this country.",
          "Uptake of places on the training course has been disappointing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uptight": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "worried or nervous and not able to relax:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't get uptight about the exam - just do your best."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "nervous, anxious, or worried:",
        "examples": [
          "I was really uptight about the interview, but it went fine."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uptown": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in or towards the northern part of a city or town, especially if there is not much business or industry there:",
        "examples": [
          "We could walk uptown or we could take the train.",
          "I can get lunch in Chinatown for half of what it costs uptown."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in or toward the northern part of a city or town:",
        "examples": [
          "We could walk uptown or we could take the train."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "upward": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving towards a higher position, level, or value:",
        "examples": [
          "With an upward trend in inflation, you expect prices to rise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from a lower to a higher position, level, or value:",
        "examples": [
          "Tachi glanced upward to the stars.",
          "The stock market charged upward yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "moving towards a higher position, level, or value:",
        "examples": [
          "upward climb/momentum/movement London's shares maintained their upward momentum yesterday.",
          "upward curve/trend The market has been on a steady upward trend since the Fed stopped raising rates.",
          "upward pressure There are fears that further falls in the dollar will put more upward pressure on eurozone interest rates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "upwardly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in an upward direction:",
        "examples": [
          "upwardly revised Unemployment fell to 554,000 from an upwardly revised figure of 575,000 the previous week.",
          "A good school can upwardly affect property prices in the area."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "upwards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "towards a higher position, level, or value:",
        "examples": [
          "She turned her face upwards to the sun.",
          "The cost of completion has been revised upwards again due to inflation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "towards a higher position, level, or value:",
        "examples": [
          "The UK's export figures are expected to be revised upwards next month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ur": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "original or earliest:",
        "examples": [
          "He is not an actual historical person but represents the ur-man."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uranium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a chemical element that is a heavy, radioactive metal, used in the production of nuclear power and in some types of nuclear weapon",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a heavy metal that is radioactive and is used in the production of nuclear power and nuclear weapons",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "uranus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the planet seventh in order of distance from the Sun, after Saturn and before Neptune",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the planet seventh in order of distance from the sun, after Saturn and before Neptune",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "urban": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of or in a city or town:",
        "examples": [
          "urban development",
          "urban decay"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of or in a city or town:",
        "examples": [
          "Many Americans were leaving the farm for the promise of urban life.",
          "Over 82% of Texans live in urban areas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to towns and cities:",
        "examples": [
          "an urban area/centre/community",
          "urban decay/development/planning",
          "The high-speed train link is responsible for one of the biggest urban regeneration projects in the area."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "urchin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small child, especially one who behaves badly and is dirty or untidily dressed:",
        "examples": [
          "a street urchin"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small child who is badly dressed and dirty:",
        "examples": [
          "urchins playing in the street"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "urdu": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the official language of Pakistan, also spoken by many people in India",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "urge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong wish, especially one that is difficult or impossible to control:",
        "examples": [
          "The two of them seem unable to control their sexual urges.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The urge to steal is very strong in some of these young men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Lawyers will urge the parents to take further legal action.",
          "[ + that ] Investigators urged that safety procedures at the site should be improved.",
          "Police urged continued vigilance in the fight against crime.",
          "The dogs are urged into fighting more fiercely by loud shouts from the crowd.",
          "We will continue to urge for leniency to be shown to these prisoners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage someone strongly to do something or to ask that something be done:",
        "examples": [
          "Party leaders urged her to run for Congress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong desire or need:",
        "examples": [
          "a human/natural urge",
          "Sometimes I get an urge to go swimming at lunchtime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "urged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Lawyers will urge the parents to take further legal action.",
          "[ + that ] Investigators urged that safety procedures at the site should be improved.",
          "Police urged continued vigilance in the fight against crime.",
          "The dogs are urged into fighting more fiercely by loud shouts from the crowd.",
          "We will continue to urge for leniency to be shown to these prisoners."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "urgency": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being very important and needing attention immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "It now is a matter of urgency that aid reaches the famine area.",
          "She stressed the urgency of an early solution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being repeated and determined in trying to get or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a note of urgency in his voice.",
          "They are working with increasing urgency to reach a solution."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "urgent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very important and needing attention immediately:",
        "examples": [
          "He's got to sign that paper - will you tell him it's urgent?",
          "The most urgent thing in a fire is to make sure everyone is out of the building.",
          "Many people are in urgent need of food and water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a person's actions) repeated and determined in trying to get or do something:",
        "examples": [
          "His urgent pleas of innocence made no difference to the judge's decision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing immediate attention:",
        "examples": [
          "The plumbing in this building is in urgent need of repair."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "urgently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that needs attention very soon, especially before anything else, because of being very important:",
        "examples": [
          "Help is urgently needed.",
          "These tasks are urgently important."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a determined way that shows you want something very much or think it is very important:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Come straight away!\" she said urgently.",
          "He bent over and spoke urgently in Nicholas's ear."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "urges": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strong wish, especially one that is difficult or impossible to control:",
        "examples": [
          "The two of them seem unable to control their sexual urges.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The urge to steal is very strong in some of these young men."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] Lawyers will urge the parents to take further legal action.",
          "[ + that ] Investigators urged that safety procedures at the site should be improved.",
          "Police urged continued vigilance in the fight against crime.",
          "The dogs are urged into fighting more fiercely by loud shouts from the crowd.",
          "We will continue to urge for leniency to be shown to these prisoners."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to encourage someone strongly to do something or to ask that something be done:",
        "examples": [
          "Party leaders urged her to run for Congress."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong desire or need:",
        "examples": [
          "a human/natural urge",
          "Sometimes I get an urge to go swimming at lunchtime."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "urging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of strongly advising or encouraging someone to do a particular thing:",
        "examples": [
          "With their dad's urging, the girls started playing tennis at a young age.",
          "It was only because of Michele's urgings that he sold the house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "urinal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device, usually attached to a wall, into which men or boys can urinate, or a building which contains one or more of these devices",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device to urinate in, used by men and boys and usually attached to a wall",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "urinate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to pass urine from the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to excrete urine",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "urinated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass urine from the body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "urinating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass urine from the body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "urination": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the passing of urine from the body:",
        "examples": [
          "painful urination"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "urine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the yellowish liquid waste that is released from the body when you urinate",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "liquid waste excreted by people and animals",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "urn": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container, especially a large, round one on a stem, that is used for decorative purposes in a garden, or one that has a lid and is used for holding a dead person's ashes (= the powder that is left after a dead body has been burned)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, cylinder-shaped metal container with a lid, used for holding a large amount of a drink such as tea or coffee and keeping it hot:",
        "examples": [
          "a tea urn"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, round container from which coffee or tea is served, or a decorative container, esp. one that holds the ashes of the body of a dead person after it has been cremated (= burned)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "uruguay": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in South America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "usa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the United States of America",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for United States of America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "usable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "that can be used:",
        "examples": [
          "The specific software is also usable in other areas of research."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be used for a purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "The house needs a lot of work to make it usable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "usage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the way a particular word in a language, or a language in general, is used:",
        "examples": [
          "a guide to common English usage",
          "The earliest recorded usage of the word is in the twelfth century."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way something is treated or used:",
        "examples": [
          "Sports equipment is designed to withstand hard usage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the bad and unfair way someone treats you:",
        "examples": [
          "Many had complained about the usage they'd received at his hands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the way in which words are used by the people who speak and write a particular language, or an example of such use:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We use African-American, which is the current preferred usage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the use of something, the way in which it is used, or how much it has been used:",
        "examples": [
          "The study tracks credit card usage over the last ten years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of using something:",
        "examples": [
          "The software allows marketers to track the usage patterns of each customer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of something used, such as energy, internet time, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The plan offers unlimited internet usage.",
          "usage charges/fees/rates"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the times of day, etc. when someone uses a particular product or service, and the reasons that they use it:",
        "examples": [
          "Online marketers apply usage occasion data to target consumers at the most effective times."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "useful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "effective; helping you to do or achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "A good knife is probably one of the most useful things you can have in a kitchen.",
          "Do the exercises serve any useful purpose?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "helping you to do or obtain something:",
        "examples": [
          "Your advice was very useful, saving me a lot of time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "usefulness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality or state of being useful:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people think this system of education has outlived its usefulness (= is no longer useful)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "useless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of no use; not working or not achieving what is needed:",
        "examples": [
          "Without fuel, the vehicles will become useless for moving supplies.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It's useless to speculate without more information."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not at all good at doing something:",
        "examples": [
          "Don't ask me to add it up - I'm useless at maths.",
          "She's very good at methodical work, but useless when there's a lot of pressure.",
          "You're absolutely useless - can't you even go to the shops without getting lost!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of no value; worthless:",
        "examples": [
          "With dead batteries, the flashlight was useless."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "user": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who uses a product, machine, or service:",
        "examples": [
          "Unemployed people are the main users of this advice centre.",
          "drug users"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who uses a relationship with someone only in order to get some advantage for themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Her last boyfriend was such a user."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who uses a product, machine, or service:",
        "examples": [
          "The popular portable email device has over 10 million users worldwide.",
          "computer/internet users Internet users have been shaken by security breaches in online banking.",
          "heavy/light users of the service"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "users": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who uses a product, machine, or service:",
        "examples": [
          "Unemployed people are the main users of this advice centre.",
          "drug users"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who uses a relationship with someone only in order to get some advantage for themselves:",
        "examples": [
          "Her last boyfriend was such a user."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who uses a product, machine, or service:",
        "examples": [
          "The popular portable email device has over 10 million users worldwide.",
          "computer/internet users Internet users have been shaken by security breaches in online banking.",
          "heavy/light users of the service"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used as the object of a verb or a preposition to refer to a group that includes the speaker and at least one other person:",
        "examples": [
          "Thank you for driving us to the station.",
          "Many of us in the editorial department disagree with the changes that are happening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially used in spoken English) me:",
        "examples": [
          "Give us a light, mate.",
          "Give us it here and I'll see if I can mend it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "our:",
        "examples": [
          "Where've you parked us car?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the United States (of America):",
        "examples": [
          "A new study of education in the US has just been published.",
          "The US has had several years of solid growth.",
          "The US have taken a different view of the situation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to the United States of America or its people:",
        "examples": [
          "She had served in the US army for several years.",
          "The decision was taken by the US State Department.",
          "When did you become a US citizen?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the person speaking with other people included; the form of \"we\" that follows the verb:",
        "examples": [
          "Thanks for giving us a lift to the airport."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for United States:",
        "examples": [
          "a US citizen"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "usher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show someone where they should go, or to make someone go where you want them to go:",
        "examples": [
          "She ushered us into her office and offered us coffee.",
          "Officials quickly ushered the protesters out of the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who shows people where they should sit, especially at a formal event such as a wedding or at a theatre or cinema",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show someone where to go or where to sit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The guard ushered the jury members into the courtroom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ushers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to show someone where they should go, or to make someone go where you want them to go:",
        "examples": [
          "She ushered us into her office and offered us coffee.",
          "Officials quickly ushered the protesters out of the hall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a man who shows people where they should sit, especially at a formal event such as a wedding or at a theatre or cinema",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to show someone where to go or where to sit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The guard ushered the jury members into the courtroom."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "using": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "uss": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for United States Ship: used before the names of ships in the US navy:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a radio technician aboard the USS Missouri."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ussr": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "usual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "normal; happening, done, or used most often:",
        "examples": [
          "I went to bed at my usual time.",
          "There was more rainfall than usual this summer in the mountain areas.",
          "You'll find the cutlery in its usual place.",
          "Terry was, as usual, slow to respond.",
          "The library is open for business as usual despite the snowstorm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone's usual is the drink, especially an alcoholic one, that they most often have, for example when in a bar:",
        "examples": [
          "A gin and tonic for my dad, and I'll have the/my usual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "happening or done most of the time; ordinary:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll put the keys in the usual place.",
          "If you can believe it, the food was worse than usual."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "usually": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in the way that most often happens:",
        "examples": [
          "He usually gets home about six o'clock.",
          "I usually just have a sandwich for lunch.",
          "Is your friend usually so rude?",
          "Usually we go skiing in February.",
          "\"Do you cook your own meals in the evenings?\" \"Usually.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "usurp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to take control of a position of power, especially without having the right to:",
        "examples": [
          "Local control is being usurped by central government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take power or control of something by force or without the right to do so:",
        "examples": [
          "Some senators fear the organization will usurp congressional power."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "usurped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take control of a position of power, especially without having the right to:",
        "examples": [
          "Local control is being usurped by central government."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Utah: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "utah": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the western US, whose capital city is Salt Lake City:",
        "examples": [
          "They plan to climb the highest peak in Utah this year.",
          "She often travelled back to Utah."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ute": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pick-up truck (= a small vehicle with an open part at the back in which goods can be carried)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "utensil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a particular use, especially in a kitchen or house:",
        "examples": [
          "In the drawer was a selection of kitchen utensils - spoons, spatulas, knives, and whisks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device or tool having a particular use, esp. in a kitchen:",
        "examples": [
          "We packed plates, cups, napkins, and eating utensils for the picnic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "utensils": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tool with a particular use, especially in a kitchen or house:",
        "examples": [
          "In the drawer was a selection of kitchen utensils - spoons, spatulas, knives, and whisks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device or tool having a particular use, esp. in a kitchen:",
        "examples": [
          "We packed plates, cups, napkins, and eating utensils for the picnic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uterus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the organ in the body of a woman or other female mammal in which a baby develops before birth:",
        "examples": [
          "Conception is the moment when a fertilized egg implants itself in a woman's uterus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the organ in the body of a woman or other female mammal in which a baby develops before birth; womb",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "utilities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a service that is used by the public, such as an electricity or gas supply:",
        "examples": [
          "The biggest financial worries are mortgages followed by utility bills.",
          "We each pay £500 in rent plus utilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that provides a service such as an electricity or gas supply:",
        "examples": [
          "Utilities say they've been deluged by people who are having trouble paying their bills.",
          "For several years utilities that provide drinking water have kept emergency pumps on standby.",
          "the administration of public utilities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the usefulness of something, especially in a practical way:",
        "examples": [
          "The utility of this substance has been proven in a series of tests.",
          "Under such conditions, a common medium of exchange would have no utility at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a sports player, able to play effectively in different positions:",
        "examples": [
          "Jones is a utility infielder, a strong player at every position.",
          "He functioned as England's utility batsman, the man who could be relied upon to plug any hole in any crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to do several different things well:",
        "examples": [
          "I recommend this innovative utility tool that can handle all sorts of cutting projects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "designed mainly to be useful rather than attractive or fashionable :",
        "examples": [
          "She wore an outdoorsy utility jacket but somehow managed to make farming look chic.",
          "After the war material and good design were in short supply and the country produced what was called utility clothing.",
          "It was a student's room with utility furniture and posters on the walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ability to satisfy a particular need; usefulness:",
        "examples": [
          "Its basic utility lies in being able to drive where other vehicles can’t go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a supply of gas, electricity, water, or telephone service to homes and businesses, or a business that supplies such services:",
        "examples": [
          "a utility bill",
          "After I call the movers, I’ll call to have the utilities turned on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a service for supplying electricity, gas, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "utility bill/company/costs Please enclose a copy of a recent utility bill as proof of address.",
          "the rising cost of utilities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large company that provides a service such as electricity, gas, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We are a natural gas utility serving over a million customers in the Michigan area.",
          "With energy consumption rising, many public utilities are struggling to meet peak-time demand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that is used to do a particular task:",
        "examples": [
          "The program includes a set of utilities and file recovery tools for advanced users."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how useful something is:",
        "examples": [
          "The product became popular thanks to its high utility in many different situations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "utility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a service that is used by the public, such as an electricity or gas supply:",
        "examples": [
          "The biggest financial worries are mortgages followed by utility bills.",
          "We each pay £500 in rent plus utilities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company that provides a service such as an electricity or gas supply:",
        "examples": [
          "Utilities say they've been deluged by people who are having trouble paying their bills.",
          "For several years utilities that provide drinking water have kept emergency pumps on standby.",
          "the administration of public utilities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the usefulness of something, especially in a practical way:",
        "examples": [
          "The utility of this substance has been proven in a series of tests.",
          "Under such conditions, a common medium of exchange would have no utility at all."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of a sports player, able to play effectively in different positions:",
        "examples": [
          "Jones is a utility infielder, a strong player at every position.",
          "He functioned as England's utility batsman, the man who could be relied upon to plug any hole in any crisis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to do several different things well:",
        "examples": [
          "I recommend this innovative utility tool that can handle all sorts of cutting projects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "designed mainly to be useful rather than attractive or fashionable :",
        "examples": [
          "She wore an outdoorsy utility jacket but somehow managed to make farming look chic.",
          "After the war material and good design were in short supply and the country produced what was called utility clothing.",
          "It was a student's room with utility furniture and posters on the walls."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ability to satisfy a particular need; usefulness:",
        "examples": [
          "Its basic utility lies in being able to drive where other vehicles can’t go."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a supply of gas, electricity, water, or telephone service to homes and businesses, or a business that supplies such services:",
        "examples": [
          "a utility bill",
          "After I call the movers, I’ll call to have the utilities turned on."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a service for supplying electricity, gas, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "utility bill/company/costs Please enclose a copy of a recent utility bill as proof of address.",
          "the rising cost of utilities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large company that provides a service such as electricity, gas, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "We are a natural gas utility serving over a million customers in the Michigan area.",
          "With energy consumption rising, many public utilities are struggling to meet peak-time demand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program that is used to do a particular task:",
        "examples": [
          "The program includes a set of utilities and file recovery tools for advanced users."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how useful something is:",
        "examples": [
          "The product became popular thanks to its high utility in many different situations."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "utilize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to use something in an effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "The vitamins come in a form that is easily utilized by the body."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make use of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The library’s great collection allowed me to utilize many rare sources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use something in an effective way:",
        "examples": [
          "The investment strategy is utilized by experienced multinationals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "utmost": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to emphasize how important or serious something is:",
        "examples": [
          "a matter of the utmost importance",
          "The situation needs to be handled with the utmost care."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the greatest amount or degree possible:",
        "examples": [
          "The new model of the car offers the utmost in power and performance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "greatest or most or farthest:",
        "examples": [
          "Speed was of the utmost importance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most or best that is possible:",
        "examples": [
          "He’s doing his utmost to disrupt the proceedings."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "utopia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a perfect society in which people work well with each other and are happy:",
        "examples": [
          "Try and imagine a perfect society, a utopia, in which the government really got everything right.",
          "Humans, in the developed world at least, are as close to utopia as they are ever likely to be, argues the professor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a perfect society in which everyone is happy:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The idea of America as utopia has recurred throughout our history.",
          "[ C ] When plans to rebuild the neighborhood were first announced, I’d been hoping for a utopia."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "utter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to say something or to make a sound with your voice:",
        "examples": [
          "She sat through the whole meeting without uttering a word."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete or extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "utter confusion/misery/chaos",
          "utter nonsense/rubbish/drivel",
          "The meeting was a complete and utter waste of time.",
          "Lying back in the hot bath was utter bliss."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "complete or extreme:",
        "examples": [
          "What an utter fool I was!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something or make a sound with your voice:",
        "examples": [
          "She sat through the entire meeting and didn’t utter a word."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uttered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something or to make a sound with your voice:",
        "examples": [
          "She sat through the whole meeting without uttering a word."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "utterly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "completely or extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "What an utterly stupid thing to do!",
          "She was utterly devastated when her husband died."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uv": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "UV light"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "uzi": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of machine gun (= an automatic weapon) that fires many bullets in a very short time",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "v": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the 22nd letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sign used in the Roman system for the number 5",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show the two sides involved in a court case:",
        "examples": [
          "the 1973 Supreme Court decision, Roe v Wade"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show who is competing in a game:",
        "examples": [
          "Newcastle United v Wigan"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to compare two things or ideas, especially when you have to choose between them:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to consider the advantages v the disadvantages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for very:",
        "examples": [
          "The teacher wrote \"v good\" on my essay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for verb",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the 22nd letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the Roman numeral for the number 5",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "the ruling in the Monti v Microsoft case"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "va": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Virginia: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "In the article we focus on the Amazon Echo in-home VA, and the Alexa device associated with it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "There are several benefits to hiring a VA to carry out your administrative tasks."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "This page lists the voice actors (VAs) for each character in the film.",
          "These two characters are voiced by the same VA."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Veterans Affairs: used to refer to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, a government organization that cares for people who have served in the armed forces:",
        "examples": [
          "VA’s Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated health care network in the United States.",
          "This page will show you how to file for a VA disability increase."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vacancy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a space or place that is available to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "We wanted to book a hotel room in July but there were no vacancies.",
          "The dentist can't see you today but she has a vacancy tomorrow morning.",
          "There are still some vacancies for students in science and engineering, but the vacancies in humanities have been filled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job that no one is doing and is therefore available for someone new to do:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a vacancy for a shop assistant on Saturdays."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a place or position that is available:",
        "examples": [
          "The motel was full – we saw the \"No Vacancy\" sign.",
          "These companies have a lot of vacancies (= jobs) to fill, and they pay well."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a job that is available in an organization and that people can apply for:",
        "examples": [
          "We currently have a vacancy for a sales representative.",
          "job/staff vacancies Job vacancies in London's investment banking industry continue to rise.",
          "advertise/create/fill a vacancy The Board has the sole authority to fill vacancies on the Committee.",
          "a vacancy arises/exists/occurs We will contact you should a vacancy occur."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hotel room, office, etc. that is available for rent:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel has no vacancies."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vacant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not filled or occupied; available to be used:",
        "examples": [
          "The hospital has no vacant beds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A vacant job is one that no one is doing and is therefore available for someone new to do:",
        "examples": [
          "The position fell (= became) vacant when Rodman was promoted."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "showing no interest or mental activity:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a vacant look/expression on her face."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a place) not being lived in or used, or (of a job or office) available for someone to do:",
        "examples": [
          "We have three vacant apartments in our building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not showing much awareness or interest in the world around you:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a sad, vacant look in his eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a job is vacant, someone needs to be employed to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "The position had been vacant for more than a year.",
          "become/be left/fall vacant Neither post looks likely to fall vacant within the next few months.",
          "a vacant job/position/post"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the name of the part of a newspaper, website, etc. where jobs are advertised:",
        "examples": [
          "He replied to an advert in the situations vacant column of the local paper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "empty and available to be used, rented, or bought:",
        "examples": [
          "Property developers have been left with many vacant apartments since the downturn in the housing market.",
          "be/become/remain vacant"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a building that is empty and available to buy or rent:",
        "examples": [
          "Baltimore has announced plans for reducing the number of vacants in the city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vacate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to leave a room, building, chair, etc. so that it is available for other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Hotel guests are requested to vacate their rooms by noon.",
          "Denis vacates his job at the end of the week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a place or position:",
        "examples": [
          "When he left the university, he had to vacate his university-provided housing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a job so that someone else must be found to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "be vacated by sb No candidates have been named to fill the position vacated by the Chairman.",
          "vacate a job/post/seat"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a building, room, seat, etc. so that it is available for other people to use:",
        "examples": [
          "After the sale was agreed, the company was given 12 weeks to vacate the building."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a court's decision is vacated, it is changed so that it does not have to be obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "A $10 million lawsuit verdict has been vacated by a New Jersey state appeals court."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vacated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to leave a room, building, chair, etc. so that it is available for other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Hotel guests are requested to vacate their rooms by noon.",
          "Denis vacates his job at the end of the week."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vacation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax:",
        "examples": [
          "We're taking a vacation in June.",
          "They went to Europe on vacation.",
          "I've still got some vacation time left before the end of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of the year when schools or colleges are closed, or when law courts do not operate:",
        "examples": [
          "the Christmas/Easter/summer vacation",
          "UK the long vacation (= in the summer)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel to a place in order to relax, when you are not at work or school:",
        "examples": [
          "Remember that time we were vacationing in Vermont?",
          "Earlier this summer, the family vacationed in Austria.",
          "The town is popular with vacationing Americans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time to relax or travel for pleasure instead of doing your usual work or school activities:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The family had just left for a vacation in the Bahamas.",
          "[ U ] We always went on vacation in August."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a holiday from work, especially when you are travelling away from home:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm planning to take a vacation in the spring.",
          "The President is on vacation with his family.",
          "Benefits include 28 days of paid vacation.",
          "vacation days/pay/time The job comes with a pension plan and vacation pay.",
          "a week's/month's/10-day vacation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period at particular times of the year when courts of law are closed, and universities and colleges are closed for teaching:",
        "examples": [
          "I did work experience with a local company during the summer vacation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vacationing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel to a place in order to relax, when you are not at work or school:",
        "examples": [
          "Remember that time we were vacationing in Vermont?",
          "Earlier this summer, the family vacationed in Austria.",
          "The town is popular with vacationing Americans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vacations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax:",
        "examples": [
          "We're taking a vacation in June.",
          "They went to Europe on vacation.",
          "I've still got some vacation time left before the end of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of the year when schools or colleges are closed, or when law courts do not operate:",
        "examples": [
          "the Christmas/Easter/summer vacation",
          "UK the long vacation (= in the summer)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel to a place in order to relax, when you are not at work or school:",
        "examples": [
          "Remember that time we were vacationing in Vermont?",
          "Earlier this summer, the family vacationed in Austria.",
          "The town is popular with vacationing Americans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time to relax or travel for pleasure instead of doing your usual work or school activities:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The family had just left for a vacation in the Bahamas.",
          "[ U ] We always went on vacation in August."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a holiday from work, especially when you are travelling away from home:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm planning to take a vacation in the spring.",
          "The President is on vacation with his family.",
          "Benefits include 28 days of paid vacation.",
          "vacation days/pay/time The job comes with a pension plan and vacation pay.",
          "a week's/month's/10-day vacation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period at particular times of the year when courts of law are closed, and universities and colleges are closed for teaching:",
        "examples": [
          "I did work experience with a local company during the summer vacation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vaccine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is put into the body of a person or animal to protect them from a disease by causing them to produce antibodies (=proteins that fight diseases):",
        "examples": [
          "This vaccine protects against some kinds of the bacteria.",
          "The measles vaccine is one of the immunizations that is recommended for all children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special substance that you take into your body to prevent a disease, and that often contains a weakened or dead form of the disease-causing organism",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vaccines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance that is put into the body of a person or animal to protect them from a disease by causing them to produce antibodies (=proteins that fight diseases):",
        "examples": [
          "This vaccine protects against some kinds of the bacteria.",
          "The measles vaccine is one of the immunizations that is recommended for all children."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a special substance that you take into your body to prevent a disease, and that often contains a weakened or dead form of the disease-causing organism",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vacuum": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a space from which most or all of the matter has been removed, or where there is little or no matter",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lack of something:",
        "examples": [
          "fill a vacuum The withdrawal of troops from the area has created a security vacuum which will need to be filled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "kept separate from other people and activities:",
        "examples": [
          "No artist works in a vacuum - we are all of us influenced by others."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a vacuum cleaner to collect dust, dirt, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "vacuum something (up) Vacuum (up) the cake crumbs, would you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a space without any gas or other matter in it, or a space from which most of the air or gas has been removed:",
        "examples": [
          "Edison knew that he had to create a vacuum inside the lightbulb.",
          "fig. No marriage exists in a vacuum (= in a situation where nothing else has any influence)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clean something by using a vacuum cleaner:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Then I vacuumed the carpet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vacuuming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to use a vacuum cleaner to collect dust, dirt, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "vacuum something (up) Vacuum (up) the cake crumbs, would you?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vagabond": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has no home and usually no job, and who travels from place to place:",
        "examples": [
          "They live a vagabond life/existence, travelling around in a caravan."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vagina": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a woman or other female mammal's body that connects her outer sex organs to her uterus",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure in the body that is shaped like a long close-fitting covering",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the body of a woman or other female mammal that connects the outer sex organs to the uterus",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vaginal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the vagina (= the opening passage that leads from the vulva to the cervix):",
        "examples": [
          "a vaginal hysterectomy",
          "a vaginal prolapse",
          "vaginal intercourse"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a structure in the body that is shaped like a long close-fitting covering",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vaginas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of a woman or other female mammal's body that connects her outer sex organs to her uterus",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a structure in the body that is shaped like a long close-fitting covering",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the body of a woman or other female mammal that connects the outer sex organs to the uterus",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vagrant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is poor, does not have a home or job, and moves from place to place:",
        "examples": [
          "The town has shelters and food handouts for vagrants."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has no home or job and who moves from place to place",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vague": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided:",
        "examples": [
          "I do have a vague memory of meeting her many years ago.",
          "The patient had complained of vague pains and backache."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not clear in shape, or not clearly seen:",
        "examples": [
          "Through the mist I could just make out a vague figure."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A vague person is not able to think clearly, or gives an impression of not thinking clearly in order to hide their real thoughts:",
        "examples": [
          "My aunt is incredibly vague - she can never remember where she puts things.",
          "Their report is studiously/deliberately vague on future economic prospects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not clearly stated, described, or explained, or not clearly seen or felt:",
        "examples": [
          "She had a vague feeling that something had gone terribly wrong.",
          "I have only a vague memory of the house where I lived as a child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who is vague is not able or does not wish to state, describe, or explain something clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "Officials were vague about the ship’s location."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vaguely": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided:",
        "examples": [
          "I vaguely remembered having met her before.",
          "He had thought only vaguely about a managerial future at that point."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without giving many details or facts, especially because you do not want to tell someone everything that you know:",
        "examples": [
          "\"We have our sources,\" Miguel replied vaguely.",
          "I was asked a few cursory questions about my job, which I answered as vaguely as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to some degree or to a slight degree:",
        "examples": [
          "You are probably vaguely health-conscious.",
          "I put the ornaments vaguely back into position."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unsuccessful; of no value:",
        "examples": [
          "The doctors gave him more powerful drugs in the vain hope that he might recover.",
          "formal It was vain to pretend to himself that he was not disappointed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unsuccessfully:",
        "examples": [
          "I tried in vain to start a conversation.",
          "All the police's efforts to find him were in vain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too interested in your own appearance or achievements:",
        "examples": [
          "He was very vain about his hair and his clothes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "unsuccessful or useless; failing to achieve a purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "a vain attempt to avoid responsibility",
          "Employers clearly hoped that the workers would stay longer, but their efforts were largely in vain (= unsuccessful)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "too proud of yourself, esp. in your appearance or achievements",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vale": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in the name of some valleys:",
        "examples": [
          "the Vale of Evesham"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a valley:",
        "examples": [
          "a cloud that floats on high o'er hills and vales"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "valedictorian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a student who has the highest grades in his or her graduating class in high school and who makes a speech at the graduation ceremony",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a student, usually the one who has the best school record in a group of students, and who makes a speech at the group’s graduation ceremony (= ceremony to recognize that their studies are completed)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "valentine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone you love or would like to have a romantic relationship with:",
        "examples": [
          "The message on the card said \"Be my Valentine!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decorative card that you send, sometimes without your name on it, on 14 February (Valentine's Day) to someone you love:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you get any valentines?",
          "I left a valentine card in her locker."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone you love or admire affectionately",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "valet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone in a hotel who cleans clothes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone at a hotel or restaurant who puts your car in a parking space for you",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the personal male servant of a rich man, especially in the past",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to clean, especially the inside of, something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a service which will valet your car for you while it is parked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. in the past) the personal male servant of a wealthy man, or (in the present) an employee of a restaurant or hotel, who puts your car in a parking space for you:",
        "examples": [
          "Valet parking is available for our customers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "valiant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very brave or bravely determined, especially when things are difficult or the situation gives no cause for hope:",
        "examples": [
          "The company has made a valiant effort/attempt in the last two years to make itself more efficient."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "brave or determined, esp. when conditions are difficult or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "The team made a valiant effort to take the lead in the third quarter, but they were too far behind."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "valiantly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is brave or determined when a situation is very difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "These soldiers have fought valiantly for the nation.",
          "She tried valiantly to smile."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "valid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "based on truth or reason; able to be accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "a valid argument/criticism/reason",
          "My way of thinking might be different from yours, but it's equally valid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A ticket or other document is valid if it is based on or used according to a set of official conditions that often include a time limit:",
        "examples": [
          "My passport is valid for another two years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having legal force:",
        "examples": [
          "Is this contract/ticket/agreement still valid?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on truth or reason; able to be accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "The money was gone, and the only valid conclusion was that someone had stolen it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A valid document is legally acceptable, usually because it has been done according to official rules:",
        "examples": [
          "You must have a valid driver’s license to drive a car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a valid ticket, document, agreement, etc. is legal and can be officially accepted, usually for a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Is this ticket still valid?",
          "A credit card is not usually accepted as a valid form of I.D.",
          "Applicants must be in possession of a valid passport.",
          "valid for 6 months, a year, etc. Permits are valid for a year.",
          "The court decided shareholders had a valid claim against the Chairman for his part in the company's downfall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "valid data or details are accepted by a computer system because they are correct",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "that can be accepted as being true or reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "The points she made were perfectly valid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "validate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make something officially acceptable or approved, especially after examining it:",
        "examples": [
          "The data is validated automatically by the computer after it has been entered.",
          "UK It is a one-year course validated by London's City University."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove that something is correct:",
        "examples": [
          "He feels that today's economic problems validate his opposition to the policy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something officially acceptable or approved:",
        "examples": [
          "A signature is one of the ways you validate checks and contracts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to check that something is officially true and acceptable, especially in order to approve it:",
        "examples": [
          "The test results have been validated by independent experts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something legally acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "validate an agreement/a contract"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "validation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or process of making something officially or legally acceptable or approved:",
        "examples": [
          "Parking is free with validation of your ticket by one of the outlets in the mall.",
          "The system enables electronic validation of an applicant's identity and certificates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "proof that something is correct:",
        "examples": [
          "He saw this result as validation of his theory.",
          "The court's ruling is a validation of the new funding plan."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling that other people approve of and accept you, or something that gives you this feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "As human beings we crave validation from the outside world.",
          "The film could bring him the ultimate validation: an Oscar."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "validity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being based on truth or reason, or of being able to be accepted:",
        "examples": [
          "This research seems to give/lend some validity to the theory that the drug might cause cancer.",
          "Not for one moment did he doubt the validity of those ideas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of having legal force, or being legally acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "Election observers challenged the validity of the vote.",
          "State officials, however, questioned the validity of the report."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being officially true or legally acceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "The clause has no legal validity and is likely to mislead the consumer as to his rights.",
          "the validity of a contract/decision/document"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being acceptable or reasonable:",
        "examples": [
          "I had no reason to question the validity of her arguments."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "valium": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a drug that makes you calm and helps you to stop worrying, or a pill containing this:",
        "examples": [
          "She was on (= using) Valium for a few months after the accident.",
          "to take a couple of Valium"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "valley": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of low land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it:",
        "examples": [
          "the Nile Valley",
          "the Thames/Hudson valley",
          "There was snow on the hill tops but not in the valley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of low land between hills or mountains, often with a river or stream running through it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "valleys": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an area of low land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it:",
        "examples": [
          "the Nile Valley",
          "the Thames/Hudson valley",
          "There was snow on the hill tops but not in the valley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of low land between hills or mountains, often with a river or stream running through it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "valor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "great courage:",
        "examples": [
          "He was promoted to the rank of major in recognition of his valor during the battle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "great bravery:",
        "examples": [
          "Six members of the platoon already have been recommended for medals of valor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "valuable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "worth a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "These antiques are extremely valuable.",
          "This is losing valuable business for the company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Valuable information, advice, etc. is very helpful or important:",
        "examples": [
          "He was able to provide the police with some valuable information.",
          "Parents gave the school valuable support in its case for getting its facilities improved."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "important, useful, or beneficial:",
        "examples": [
          "Niekro was named the most valuable player in baseball.",
          "They perform valuable services for poor, rural women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worth a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "ABC’s valuable radio and TV licenses are up for renewal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "worth a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "The stock shot up, making the warrants extremely valuable.",
          "This is a valuable piece of real estate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very helpful or important:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a wealth of experience and will be a valuable addition to our editorial team.",
          "This opportunity will allow people to gain valuable experience.",
          "valuable to sb/sth The soil is valuable to the state's agriculture industry."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "valuables": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small objects, especially jewellery, that might be sold for a lot of money",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "small objects, esp. jewelry, that can be sold for a lot of money:",
        "examples": [
          "You may store your valuables in the hotel safe while you are here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small objects, especially jewellery, that are worth a lot:",
        "examples": [
          "A standard home contents policy covers events such as fire, storm, flood, and theft of valuables from the home.",
          "Put valuables in the hotel safe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "valuation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of deciding how much money something might be sold for or the amount of money decided on:",
        "examples": [
          "You can receive a home loan of up to 95 percent of the official valuation of the property."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of saying how much something is worth:",
        "examples": [
          "When Wall Street finally realized its dot-com valuations were off by 90% to 100%, the stock market damage was spectacular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of deciding how much money something is worth, or the amount decided:",
        "examples": [
          "Insurers usually require a valuation.",
          "An independent valuation of the estimated purchase price of the house will be carried out.",
          "Its market valuation ran up to more than $1 trillion.",
          "a high/low valuation We took advantage of lower valuations and invested in a number of securities."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of deciding how helpful or important someone or something is:",
        "examples": [
          "a high/low valuation Rangers have a very high valuation of him."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "value": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that can be received for something:",
        "examples": [
          "of value She had already sold everything of value that she possessed.",
          "value of What is the value of the prize?",
          "value falls The value of the pound fell against other European currencies yesterday.",
          "Property values have fallen since the plans for the airport were published.",
          "good value (for money) UK I thought the offer was good value (for money) (= a lot was offered for the amount of money paid).",
          "a good value US I thought the offer was a good value (= a lot was offered for the amount of money paid)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the importance or worth of something for someone:",
        "examples": [
          "For them, the house's main value lay in its quiet country location.",
          "place/put/set a value on They are known to place/put/set a high value on good presentation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how useful or important something is:",
        "examples": [
          "of value The photographs are of immense historical value.",
          "practical value His contribution was of little or no practical value.",
          "sentimental value The necklace had great sentimental value.",
          "novelty value It has novelty value because I've never done anything like it before."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beliefs people have, especially about what is right and wrong and what is most important in life, that control their behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "family/moral/traditional values"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number or symbol that represents an amount:",
        "examples": [
          "The modem speeds must be set to a fixed value.",
          "A number system defines a set of values used to represent quantity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give a judgment about how much money something might be sold for:",
        "examples": [
          "value something at something He valued the painting at $2,000.",
          "The insurance company said I should have my jewellery valued."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider something important:",
        "examples": [
          "I've always valued her advice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "importance, worth, or benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "They discussed the value of having cameras in the courtroom.",
          "The value of the thing (= its worth in money) was probably only a few dollars but it had great sentimental value."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that can be received for something; the worth of something in money:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] a decline in property values",
          "[ U ] The value of the dollar fell against the mark and the yen yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number or amount that a letter or symbol represents",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree of light or darkness in a color, or the relation between light and shade in a work of art",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to state the worth of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The painting was valued at $450,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider something as important and worth having:",
        "examples": [
          "I value his friendship more than I can ever say."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of money that something is worth:",
        "examples": [
          "This mortgage is available for up to 95% of the property's value.",
          "go up/shoot up/increase in value One-bedroom flats have shot up in value by 71%.",
          "go down/drop/fall in value My investment has gone down in value.",
          "a high/low value The rupiah has climbed to its highest value against the dollar since early May."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "how good or useful something is in relation to its price:",
        "examples": [
          "excellent/good/poor value Property will always remain good value.",
          "give/offer/provide value If you're taking more than one trip a year, annual travel insurance policies offer excellent value.",
          "These jogsuits are outstanding value for money at a greatly reduced price."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the beliefs that people have about what is right, wrong, and most important in life, business, etc. which control their behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "He believed that culture and values helped hold the company together.",
          "core/shared values Companies that last are built on a central set of core values.",
          "cultural/social/traditional values The changes indicated a return to the traditional values of local management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to judge how much money something is worth:",
        "examples": [
          "Soft assets are hard to value.",
          "A tried and tested way of valuing companies is looking at cash flow.",
          "value sth at sth The property is valued at $160,000."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to consider something important or good:",
        "examples": [
          "We value our partnership with the government.",
          "value sb/sth for sth Plastic manufacturers value this polymer for its ability to withstand high temperatures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "produced to sell at a low price:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been a positive reception to its new value range of kitchen products.",
          "The products range from $100 single-barrel bourbons to value brands that sell for $10 a bottle or less."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "valued": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "useful and important:",
        "examples": [
          "a valued member of staff"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "considered important or good:",
        "examples": [
          "Her work was highly valued well beyond the academic community.",
          "Night staff can feel less valued because they're not seen by the managers that matter.",
          "He was called \"an extremely proactive and valued member of the top management team.\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "values": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the beliefs people have, especially about what is right and wrong and what is most important in life, that control their behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "family/moral/traditional values",
          "I try not to foist my values on the children but it's hard.",
          "I don't work on Sundays, as it goes against my values."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the principles that help you to decide what is right and wrong, and how to act in various situations:",
        "examples": [
          "The political platform is based on traditional values associated with the rural South."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "valve": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that opens and closes to control the flow of liquids or gases, or a similar structure in the heart and the veins that controls the flow of blood:",
        "examples": [
          "The valve failed to open/close.",
          "It was a weak heart valve that caused her death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a musical instrument such as a trumpet that changes the sound by controlling the flow of air",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that controls the flow of air or liquid from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a heart valve",
          "The explosion apparently was caused by a faulty gas valve."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "valves": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that opens and closes to control the flow of liquids or gases, or a similar structure in the heart and the veins that controls the flow of blood:",
        "examples": [
          "The valve failed to open/close.",
          "It was a weak heart valve that caused her death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "part of a musical instrument such as a trumpet that changes the sound by controlling the flow of air",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device that controls the flow of air or liquid from one place to another:",
        "examples": [
          "a heart valve",
          "The explosion apparently was caused by a faulty gas valve."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vamoose": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go away or disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "Go on, you kids, vamoose!",
          "His wife vamoosed to California."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vamp": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman who is confident that she is sexually attractive and makes use of this fact in order to get what she wants:",
        "examples": [
          "The posters featured the silent film vamp, Theda Bara.",
          "Where are those glorious vamps of the silver screen?",
          "In the show she plays the part of a PR vamp in New York City.",
          "She is a vamp who aims to seduce each new male member of the club."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short piece of music that is repeated several times, often before another musician starts to play or sing:",
        "examples": [
          "The overall structure is a series of choruses, sometimes preceded by an improvised vamp instead of a conventional prelude.",
          "The flute melody over the low sound of the orchestra's two-note vamp creates an ominous mood.",
          "Her vocal comes in over a joyful, rolling piano vamp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front part of the top of a shoe:",
        "examples": [
          "A short vamp in a slip-on shoe may make you curl your toes to keep the shoe on.",
          "A shoe with a high vamp will give the foot more support and stability.",
          "The material of a low vamp shoe just covers your toes, as seen in women’s court shoes and ballet flats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short for",
        "examples": [
          "They aren't vamps but adopt the Gothic, vampire archetype for their art, fashion, and music.",
          "These self-professed modern-day vampires chat over the internet about such worries as how to raise little vamps."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move, act, or dance in a confident way in public, showing that you know that you are sexually attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "She posed and vamped for the cameras like the true professional she is.",
          "He vamped from one side of the stage to the other, flashing his famous million-dollar smile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to repeat a short piece of music several times, often before another musician starts to play or sing:",
        "examples": [
          "The orchestra vamped till the diva was ready to take the stage.",
          "At this stage of his career, he liked to do more talking while the band vamped behind him."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to talk in public without preparation in order to pass the time because you are waiting for something else to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "They had to vamp for a few minutes to keep the audience amused.",
          "He just kept vamping until the director showed up to give him some clear instructions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vampire": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in stories) a dead person who comes back to life and sucks blood from other people at night:",
        "examples": [
          "The most famous vampire is Count Dracula of Transylvania.",
          "This is a tale of modern-day vampires sucking the blood of the residents of Edinburgh."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that treats people badly by taking something from them, for example by trying to get money from them or by making them lose confidence or enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "These companies have been accused of being vampires sucking the blood of the poor through payday loans charging extortionate interest.",
          "I described her as a vampire who sucked the energy out of anyone who came into contact with her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to vampires (= in stories, dead people who come back to life and suck blood from other people at night):",
        "examples": [
          "Scholars argue that vampire myths have existed in virtually every culture.",
          "vampire movie The title of the Swedish vampire movie \"Let the Right One In\" comes from a song by Morrissey.",
          "vampire fiction There are now university courses that focus on vampire fiction in particular and the gothic novel in general."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary creature, said to be a dead person returned to life, who sucks blood from people at night",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vampires": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(in stories) a dead person who comes back to life and sucks blood from other people at night:",
        "examples": [
          "The most famous vampire is Count Dracula of Transylvania.",
          "This is a tale of modern-day vampires sucking the blood of the residents of Edinburgh."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that treats people badly by taking something from them, for example by trying to get money from them or by making them lose confidence or enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "These companies have been accused of being vampires sucking the blood of the poor through payday loans charging extortionate interest.",
          "I described her as a vampire who sucked the energy out of anyone who came into contact with her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to vampires (= in stories, dead people who come back to life and suck blood from other people at night):",
        "examples": [
          "Scholars argue that vampire myths have existed in virtually every culture.",
          "vampire movie The title of the Swedish vampire movie \"Let the Right One In\" comes from a song by Morrissey.",
          "vampire fiction There are now university courses that focus on vampire fiction in particular and the gothic novel in general."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary creature, said to be a dead person returned to life, who sucks blood from people at night",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "van": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medium-sized road vehicle, used especially for carrying goods, that often has no windows in the sides at the back:",
        "examples": [
          "a delivery van",
          "a Transit van",
          "a van driver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medium-sized vehicle with windows all round , used for carrying more people than an ordinary car",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the front, or in the most advanced position, of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The US is in the van of the quest to establish contact with other planets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a box-shaped road vehicle of medium size:",
        "examples": [
          "a delivery van"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vancouver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a city on the west coast of Canada, in the province of British Columbia:",
        "examples": [
          "He grew up in Vancouver, the oldest of five kids."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vandalism": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the crime of intentionally damaging property belonging to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "Beset by violence and vandalism, this is one of the most unpleasant areas in the city.",
          "These schools are known to be vulnerable to vandalism."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any activity that is considered to be damaging or destroying something that was good:",
        "examples": [
          "Cutting down the old forest was an act of vandalism.",
          "The advertising industry's use of classic songs is vandalism of popular culture, he said."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vandalized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to intentionally damage property belonging to other people:",
        "examples": [
          "When I got back, my car had been vandalized.",
          "Bored teenagers went around vandalizing phoneboxes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vane": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a flat, narrow part of a fan, propeller, etc. that turns because of the pressure of air or liquid against it",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vanguard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of an army or navy that leads an attack on an enemy",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of people who lead the development of new ideas, or a leading position in the development of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He is in the vanguard of economic reform."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the front part of a group of people who are moving forward, esp. an army",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "The vanguard is also the people who are making changes or new developments in something:",
        "examples": [
          "These craftspeople are in the vanguard in the art of modern furniture design."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vanilla": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a substance made from the seeds of a tropical plant, used to give flavour to sweet foods:",
        "examples": [
          "vanilla essence/extract",
          "vanilla ice cream/yogurt",
          "a vanilla milkshake",
          "Add two teaspoons of vanilla and stir.",
          "a vanilla pod (= seed container)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a product or service that is basic and has no special features:",
        "examples": [
          "I just want a vanilla bank account with low charges."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a substance made from the seeds of a plant, used to give flavor to sweet foods:",
        "examples": [
          "vanilla yogurt"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a basic product or service with no special features:",
        "examples": [
          "A vanilla computer with no protection has no chance on the internet anymore."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vanish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to disappear or stop being present or existing, especially in a sudden, surprising way:",
        "examples": [
          "The child vanished while on her way home from school.",
          "We ran out after the thief, but he had vanished into thin air (= had completely disappeared).",
          "Cheap rural housing is vanishing in the south of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disappear or stop existing, esp. suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "Her smile vanished."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vanished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not now present or existing:",
        "examples": [
          "The temple ruins are a distant reminder of a vanished empire."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vanishes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to disappear or stop being present or existing, especially in a sudden, surprising way:",
        "examples": [
          "The child vanished while on her way home from school.",
          "We ran out after the thief, but he had vanished into thin air (= had completely disappeared).",
          "Cheap rural housing is vanishing in the south of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to disappear or stop existing, esp. suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "Her smile vanished."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vanishing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "beginning to disappear:",
        "examples": [
          "They expressed concern about the city's current budget crisis and its vanishing work force.",
          "Around here, window cleaners are a vanishing breed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vanity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that you are too interested in your appearance or achievements:",
        "examples": [
          "He wants the job purely for reasons of vanity and ambition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of bedroom furniture like a table with a mirror and drawers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small cupboard that stands on the floor in a bathroom and has a washbasin (= a fixed bowl-shaped container for water) in the top",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that is done with the aim of getting praise, fame, or approval rather than for serious or good reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "The new bridge was quickly condemned as a \"pointless vanity project\", intended to enhance the reputation of the mayor.",
          "vanity publishing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the personal characteristic of being too proud of and interested in yourself, esp. in your appearance or achievements",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vanquish": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to defeat an enemy or opponent, especially in war:",
        "examples": [
          "Napoleon was vanquished at the battle of Waterloo in 1815.",
          "The vanquished army surrendered their weapons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat completely:",
        "examples": [
          "Smallpox, a once deadly disease, has now been vanquished."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vanquished": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to defeat an enemy or opponent, especially in war:",
        "examples": [
          "Napoleon was vanquished at the battle of Waterloo in 1815.",
          "The vanquished army surrendered their weapons."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a medium-sized road vehicle, used especially for carrying goods, that often has no windows in the sides at the back:",
        "examples": [
          "a delivery van",
          "a Transit van",
          "a van driver"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a medium-sized vehicle with windows all round , used for carrying more people than an ordinary car",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "at the front, or in the most advanced position, of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The US is in the van of the quest to establish contact with other planets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a box-shaped road vehicle of medium size:",
        "examples": [
          "a delivery van"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vantage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fairly high level of ability in a foreign language according to the Common European Framework (= a description of language ability levels created by the Council of Europe)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vapid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "showing no intelligence or imagination:",
        "examples": [
          "a vapid reality TV show",
          "He's attractive, but vapid."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vapor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "gas or extremely small drops of liquid that result from the heating of a liquid or solid:",
        "examples": [
          "The hollow glass tank contains hot mercury vapor.",
          "Poisonous vapors burst out of the factory during the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which someone suddenly feels sick and weak, usually because of a shock",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gas that escapes from a liquid or solid, esp. as a result of heating:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Warm air is able to hold more water vapor than cold air."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vaporize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to turn, or cause something to turn, from a solid or liquid state into gas:",
        "examples": [
          "During surgery, doctors sometimes use a laser beam to vaporize tiny blood vessels.",
          "Most meteorites striking the earth vaporize instantly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn from a solid or liquid into a gas, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] When water boils, it vaporizes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vaporized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to turn, or cause something to turn, from a solid or liquid state into gas:",
        "examples": [
          "During surgery, doctors sometimes use a laser beam to vaporize tiny blood vessels.",
          "Most meteorites striking the earth vaporize instantly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vapors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "gas or extremely small drops of liquid that result from the heating of a liquid or solid:",
        "examples": [
          "The hollow glass tank contains hot mercury vapor.",
          "Poisonous vapors burst out of the factory during the accident."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a condition in which someone suddenly feels sick and weak, usually because of a shock",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gas that escapes from a liquid or solid, esp. as a result of heating:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Warm air is able to hold more water vapor than cold air."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "variable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "likely to change often:",
        "examples": [
          "a variable interest rate",
          "British weather is perhaps at its most variable in the spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number, amount, or situation that can change:",
        "examples": [
          "The variables in the equation are X, Y, and Z.",
          "The data was analysed according to neighbourhoods, but other key variables like credit rating and marital status were ignored altogether."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to change, or showing change or difference as a characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "Our weather is very variable in the spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter or symbol that represents any of a set of values",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that can change, esp. in a way that cannot be known in advance:",
        "examples": [
          "Among the variables that could prevent us from finishing the building by June are the weather and the availability of materials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to change or be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "50% of the restaurant manager's remuneration was variable.",
          "Returns are variable but can rise to as much as 9%.",
          "Those who bought variable annuities a few years ago are already losing money on them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not always of the same level or standard:",
        "examples": [
          "Internet phone call quality can be wildly variable.",
          "The new chips have turned out to be of variable quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number, amount, or situation that can change and affect something in different ways:",
        "examples": [
          "Right now, there are too many variables for us to make a decision."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "variables": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "likely to change often:",
        "examples": [
          "a variable interest rate",
          "British weather is perhaps at its most variable in the spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number, amount, or situation that can change:",
        "examples": [
          "The variables in the equation are X, Y, and Z.",
          "The data was analysed according to neighbourhoods, but other key variables like credit rating and marital status were ignored altogether."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to change, or showing change or difference as a characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "Our weather is very variable in the spring."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter or symbol that represents any of a set of values",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that can change, esp. in a way that cannot be known in advance:",
        "examples": [
          "Among the variables that could prevent us from finishing the building by June are the weather and the availability of materials."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to change or be changed:",
        "examples": [
          "50% of the restaurant manager's remuneration was variable.",
          "Returns are variable but can rise to as much as 9%.",
          "Those who bought variable annuities a few years ago are already losing money on them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not always of the same level or standard:",
        "examples": [
          "Internet phone call quality can be wildly variable.",
          "The new chips have turned out to be of variable quality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number, amount, or situation that can change and affect something in different ways:",
        "examples": [
          "Right now, there are too many variables for us to make a decision."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "variance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact that two or more things are different, or the amount or number by which they are different:",
        "examples": [
          "There has been some unusual variance in temperature this month.",
          "I could detect subtle variances in fragrance as we strolled through the garden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "official permission to do something that is not normally allowed:",
        "examples": [
          "a (zoning) variance We had to get a (zoning) variance before we could build the extension on our house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be in disagreement with someone or something, or to be different from him, her, or it:",
        "examples": [
          "Young people's reactions to world events are often at variance with those of their parents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "permission to do something differently from the official or usual way:",
        "examples": [
          "He requested a variance to build an addition to his house."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a difference between two or more or things:",
        "examples": [
          "We found a wide variance in the size, shape, and design of digital projectors.",
          "The government fears that too much variance in the treatment of Scottish and English students could cause political strain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the difference between the costs, sales, etc. expected during a particular period, and the final costs, etc:",
        "examples": [
          "Weekly sales variances are more volatile and ultimately less meaningful."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in a law, especially one involving the use of property, that is allowed by a local government in particular situations:",
        "examples": [
          "apply for/request/seek a variance The power company has applied for a variance to the county rule on burying lines.",
          "grant/deny a variance They filed a lawsuit against trustees after they were denied a variance to build a home on 17.82 acres.",
          "He says he requested a zoning variance but that the county refused to process it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "variant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "something that is slightly different from other similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "Scientists are seeing a growing list of genes in which genetic variants contribute to multiple diseases,",
          "There are many colas on the market now, all variants on the original drink.",
          "The manufacturers roll out new variants of existing processors every few months."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a form of a virus or disease that is slightly different from other forms, for example because the virus causing the disease has mutated (= its physical characteristics have changed permanently):",
        "examples": [
          "The Delta variant of COVID-19 was spreading across the globe.",
          "There are four variants of malaria, all transmitted to humans by a particular family of mosquitoes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "slightly different from other similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "a variant form",
          "The dictionary shows \"neighbour\" with the American variant spelling \"neighbor\".",
          "Variant pronunciations of \"banana\" are recognizable across cultures."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a form of a virus or disease) slightly different from other forms, for example because the virus causing the disease has mutated (= its physical characteristics have changed permanently):",
        "examples": [
          "Studies are ongoing as to whether the vaccine will be effective against the variant virus.",
          "Scrapie is a brain disease of sheep, linked with BSE in cattle and with variant CJD in humans."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that differs slightly from other similar things:",
        "examples": [
          "There are four variants of malaria, all transmitted to humans by mosquitoes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "variation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a change in amount or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Unemployment rates among white-collar workers show much less regional variation than corresponding rates among blue-collar workers.",
          "The medical tests showed some variation in the baby's heart rate.",
          "global temperature variations over the last 140 years"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is slightly different from the usual form or arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "There are wide variations in the way pensioners have benefited from the system.",
          "The films she makes are all variations on the same theme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several short tunes that are based on the same simple tune, but are different from it and from the others:",
        "examples": [
          "symphonic variations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "change in quality, amount, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The variation in the price during the past month is startling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A variation also is a difference, or a thing that differs slightly from another of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Her movies are all variations on the same theme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in the amount or level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Unemployment rates for individual counties are not adjusted for seasonal variations.",
          "variation in sth The company uses outsourcing to respond to variations in demand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something which is slightly different from the usual form or arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "a variation on sth Sometimes a small variation on an existing idea is enough to make it stand out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "variations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a change in amount or level:",
        "examples": [
          "Unemployment rates among white-collar workers show much less regional variation than corresponding rates among blue-collar workers.",
          "The medical tests showed some variation in the baby's heart rate.",
          "global temperature variations over the last 140 years"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that is slightly different from the usual form or arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "There are wide variations in the way pensioners have benefited from the system.",
          "The films she makes are all variations on the same theme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of several short tunes that are based on the same simple tune, but are different from it and from the others:",
        "examples": [
          "symphonic variations"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "change in quality, amount, or level:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The variation in the price during the past month is startling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A variation also is a difference, or a thing that differs slightly from another of its type:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Her movies are all variations on the same theme."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a change in the amount or level of something:",
        "examples": [
          "Unemployment rates for individual counties are not adjusted for seasonal variations.",
          "variation in sth The company uses outsourcing to respond to variations in demand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something which is slightly different from the usual form or arrangement:",
        "examples": [
          "a variation on sth Sometimes a small variation on an existing idea is enough to make it stand out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "varied": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "containing or changing between several different things or types:",
        "examples": [
          "a varied group of people",
          "a lengthy and varied career",
          "With its varied climate, the country attracts both winter and summer sports enthusiasts."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing many different types, or changing often:",
        "examples": [
          "The varied symptoms included severe muscle pain, headaches, and dizziness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "changing often, or between different things:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a varied career in commerce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of many different types:",
        "examples": [
          "This book has been written for a large and varied audience."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "varies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If things of the same type vary, they are different from each other, and if you vary them, you cause them to be different from each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Salary scales vary between states/from state to state/according to state/with each state.",
          "The samples varied in quality but were generally acceptable.",
          "We have tried several different approaches, with varying degrees of success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change or cause something to change in amount or level, especially from one occasion to another:",
        "examples": [
          "My taste in classical music varies greatly/widely, but I usually prefer Mozart or Brahms.",
          "Some people give a regular monthly donation while others vary the amount they give."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change in some way, or to cause similar things to differ:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The value of stocks will vary from month to month.",
          "[ T ] My husband varies the vegetables he plants each year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change in amount or level or make a change in amount or level:",
        "examples": [
          "vary considerably/greatly/widely The incomes of self-employed professionals can vary widely from one month to the next.",
          "Employees can vary their work time up to two hours before or after normal working hours.",
          "vary between sth and sth Prices vary between $65 and $160."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change in different situations:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates vary from around 4% up to more than 7%.",
          "vary in sth They vary in the methods they use.",
          "vary according to sth The formula for maximum cash withdrawal can vary according to policy types."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "varieties": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the characteristic of often changing and being different:",
        "examples": [
          "When planning meals, you need to think about variety and taste as well as nutritional value.",
          "Sexual reproduction serves to create genetic variety.",
          "Work on the production line is monotonous and lacks variety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a different type of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The article was about the different varieties of Spanish spoken in South America.",
          "There are no linguistically based reasons - only social ones - for preferring one language variety over another.",
          "This variety of rose is especially hardy and drought-resistant.",
          "Our supermarket stocks apples in several different varieties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "many different types of things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "She does a variety of fitness activities.",
          "The equipment could be used for a variety of educational purposes.",
          "Manufacturers need large sales to justify offering a big variety in export markets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of entertainment which includes several separate short performances, such as singing, dancing, magic tricks, and telling jokes:",
        "examples": [
          "a variety show"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the characteristic of frequently changing, or of including many different types or things:",
        "examples": [
          "The markets offer a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.",
          "You can get magazines there that have a little bit more variety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type, esp. one among a group of things that share general features and differ in some details:",
        "examples": [
          "Several different varieties of sparrows live around here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one particular type of a thing:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to create new varieties of drought-resistant coffee.",
          "We select apple varieties with a longer shelf-life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "many different types of similar things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "a variety of sth The company makes a variety of cameras.",
          "They stock a wide variety of tools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the characteristic of often changing and being different:",
        "examples": [
          "Most people like a bit of variety in their work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "variety": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the characteristic of often changing and being different:",
        "examples": [
          "When planning meals, you need to think about variety and taste as well as nutritional value.",
          "Sexual reproduction serves to create genetic variety.",
          "Work on the production line is monotonous and lacks variety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a different type of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The article was about the different varieties of Spanish spoken in South America.",
          "There are no linguistically based reasons - only social ones - for preferring one language variety over another.",
          "This variety of rose is especially hardy and drought-resistant.",
          "Our supermarket stocks apples in several different varieties."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "many different types of things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "She does a variety of fitness activities.",
          "The equipment could be used for a variety of educational purposes.",
          "Manufacturers need large sales to justify offering a big variety in export markets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of entertainment which includes several separate short performances, such as singing, dancing, magic tricks, and telling jokes:",
        "examples": [
          "a variety show"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the characteristic of frequently changing, or of including many different types or things:",
        "examples": [
          "The markets offer a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.",
          "You can get magazines there that have a little bit more variety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type, esp. one among a group of things that share general features and differ in some details:",
        "examples": [
          "Several different varieties of sparrows live around here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one particular type of a thing:",
        "examples": [
          "We need to create new varieties of drought-resistant coffee.",
          "We select apple varieties with a longer shelf-life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "many different types of similar things or people:",
        "examples": [
          "a variety of sth The company makes a variety of cameras.",
          "They stock a wide variety of tools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the characteristic of often changing and being different:",
        "examples": [
          "Most people like a bit of variety in their work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "various": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "many different:",
        "examples": [
          "We had various problems on our journey, including a flat tyre.",
          "The author gave various reasons for having written the book.",
          "Girardo was out of action with various injuries for most of last season.",
          "Various people whom we weren't expecting turned up at the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "several and different:",
        "examples": [
          "He underwent various treatments for the disease, none of them successful.",
          "We enjoy eating in various types of restaurants.",
          "After holding various jobs in different states, he settled in Oregon and opened a law office in Portland."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "varsity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe sports teams at schools or colleges that are at the most skilled level of play:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a member of the varsity baseball team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a university",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the main sports teams at a university, college, or school:",
        "examples": [
          "He was hoping to make the varsity next year."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If things of the same type vary, they are different from each other, and if you vary them, you cause them to be different from each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Salary scales vary between states/from state to state/according to state/with each state.",
          "The samples varied in quality but were generally acceptable.",
          "We have tried several different approaches, with varying degrees of success."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change or cause something to change in amount or level, especially from one occasion to another:",
        "examples": [
          "My taste in classical music varies greatly/widely, but I usually prefer Mozart or Brahms.",
          "Some people give a regular monthly donation while others vary the amount they give."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change in some way, or to cause similar things to differ:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The value of stocks will vary from month to month.",
          "[ T ] My husband varies the vegetables he plants each year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change in amount or level or make a change in amount or level:",
        "examples": [
          "vary considerably/greatly/widely The incomes of self-employed professionals can vary widely from one month to the next.",
          "Employees can vary their work time up to two hours before or after normal working hours.",
          "vary between sth and sth Prices vary between $65 and $160."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to change in different situations:",
        "examples": [
          "Interest rates vary from around 4% up to more than 7%.",
          "vary in sth They vary in the methods they use.",
          "vary according to sth The formula for maximum cash withdrawal can vary according to policy types."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "varying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "changing or different in amount or level, especially from one occasion to another, or from one person or thing to another:",
        "examples": [
          "The technology is able to convert handwriting into digital text with varying degrees of success.",
          "They tackled the task with varying degrees of enthusiasm.",
          "Hospitals' varying sizes makes it difficult to compare them in a meaningful way."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vascular": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to the vessels (= tubes) that carry blood or other liquids in a person's or animal's body:",
        "examples": [
          "the vascular system",
          "a vascular surgeon",
          "Vascular dementia is caused by reduced blood flow to the brain.",
          "National screenings for vascular disease will take place across the country throughout October.",
          "The tumour was found to be highly vascular (filled with blood vessels)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A vascular plant has special tissue, called xylem and phloem, that carries water and food around it:",
        "examples": [
          "650 million years ago, the first vascular plants emerged, including the first trees.",
          "The beetle kills ash trees by boring through their bark and eating their vascular tissue, cutting off water and nutrients."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "containing veins (= thin tubes that carry blood in animals and other liquid in plants)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vase": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container used for holding cut flowers or for decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "a vase of flowers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container for holding flowers or for decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "Please put this vase of flowers on the table."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vaseline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a soft, yellow or white substance made from oil, used especially on the skin to protect it or on surfaces to stop them sticking or rubbing together",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vases": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a container used for holding cut flowers or for decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "a vase of flowers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container for holding flowers or for decoration:",
        "examples": [
          "Please put this vase of flowers on the table."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vast": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "extremely big:",
        "examples": [
          "A vast audience watched the broadcast.",
          "The amount of detail the book contains is vast.",
          "The people who have taken our advice have saved themselves vast amounts/sums of money.",
          "The vast majority of children attend state schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely large:",
        "examples": [
          "The vast majority of our students – nearly 90 percent – graduate within four years."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vastly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very much:",
        "examples": [
          "vastly different",
          "vastly superior",
          "vastly improved"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vastness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being extremely big:",
        "examples": [
          "the vastness of the universe"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large container used for mixing or storing liquid substances, especially in a factory:",
        "examples": [
          "a vat of wine/oil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "value added tax (= a type of tax in European countries that is paid by the person who buys goods and services)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large container for mixing or storing liquids, esp. as used in industry:",
        "examples": [
          "The grapes are crushed in deep wooden vats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Value Added Tax: a tax that is paid at each stage in the production of goods or services, and by the final customer. Businesses in the production process take away the cost of inputs (= labour, materials, etc.) from the cost of outputs (= products and services sold) to calculate the amount that they must pay:",
        "examples": [
          "You can pay as little as £600 plus VAT for a powerful PC.",
          "including/excluding VAT The price is £19.99, including VAT.",
          "Those with a turnover of £51,000 or more have to register for VAT.",
          "Banking services are exempt from VAT."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vatican": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the Pope (= the leader of the Catholic Church) or the officials who represent the Pope:",
        "examples": [
          "The Vatican released a statement condemning the recent terrorist attacks.",
          "The information was given by a Vatican official."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main offices of the Catholic Church in Rome, including the building where the Pope lives:",
        "examples": [
          "No tour of Rome is complete without a visit to the Vatican/the Vatican City."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to the Vatican or to Vatican City",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vats": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large container used for mixing or storing liquid substances, especially in a factory:",
        "examples": [
          "a vat of wine/oil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "value added tax (= a type of tax in European countries that is paid by the person who buys goods and services)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large container for mixing or storing liquids, esp. as used in industry:",
        "examples": [
          "The grapes are crushed in deep wooden vats."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Value Added Tax: a tax that is paid at each stage in the production of goods or services, and by the final customer. Businesses in the production process take away the cost of inputs (= labour, materials, etc.) from the cost of outputs (= products and services sold) to calculate the amount that they must pay:",
        "examples": [
          "You can pay as little as £600 plus VAT for a powerful PC.",
          "including/excluding VAT The price is £19.99, including VAT.",
          "Those with a turnover of £51,000 or more have to register for VAT.",
          "Banking services are exempt from VAT."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vaudeville": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of theatre entertainment in the 1800s and early 1900s that included music, dancing, and jokes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vault": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of arch that supports a roof or ceiling, especially in a church or public building, or a ceiling or roof supported by several of these arches",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room, especially in a bank, with thick walls and a strong door, used to store money or valuable things in safe conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "a bank vault",
          "She entered the vault with an armed guard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room under a church or a small building in a cemetery where dead bodies are buried:",
        "examples": [
          "She was buried in the family vault."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump over something by first putting your hands on it or by using a pole:",
        "examples": [
          "He vaulted over the gate.",
          "She vaulted the wall and kept running.",
          "He has vaulted 6.02 m in indoor competitions this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move someone or something suddenly to a much more important position:",
        "examples": [
          "Last week's changes vaulted the general to the top, over the heads of several of his seniors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of arch that supports a roof or ceiling, esp. in a church or public building, or a ceiling or roof supported by several of these arches",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room, esp. in or under the ground floor of a large building, that is used to store things safely:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum keeps many of its treasures in temperature-controlled storage vaults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a bank, a vault is where money, jewelry, important documents, etc., are locked for protection.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump over something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] He vaulted (over) the gate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To vault is also to move someone suddenly to a much higher or more important position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The speech vaulted him into the national spotlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room with thick walls and a strong door, which is used to safely store money, valuable things, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Buyers often store gold in a bank vault.",
          "The storage vaults will be able to store 100,000 metric tons of gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move someone suddenly to a more important position:",
        "examples": [
          "His impressive fundraising vaulted him into the top tier of candidates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move suddenly to a higher level or a more important position:",
        "examples": [
          "vault to sth In June, gasoline vaulted 3.01 cents to 66.04 cents a gallon.",
          "vault into sth Can these small firms vault into the big league?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vaulting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "arches that support a ceiling or room:",
        "examples": [
          "After the explosion, nothing of the walls or vaulting remained intact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong wish to be extremely successful, powerful, rich, etc. and a belief that this is more important than anything else:",
        "examples": [
          "He sacrificed his marriage to his vaulting political ambition."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vaults": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of arch that supports a roof or ceiling, especially in a church or public building, or a ceiling or roof supported by several of these arches",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room, especially in a bank, with thick walls and a strong door, used to store money or valuable things in safe conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "a bank vault",
          "She entered the vault with an armed guard."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room under a church or a small building in a cemetery where dead bodies are buried:",
        "examples": [
          "She was buried in the family vault."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump over something by first putting your hands on it or by using a pole:",
        "examples": [
          "He vaulted over the gate.",
          "She vaulted the wall and kept running.",
          "He has vaulted 6.02 m in indoor competitions this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move someone or something suddenly to a much more important position:",
        "examples": [
          "Last week's changes vaulted the general to the top, over the heads of several of his seniors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of arch that supports a roof or ceiling, esp. in a church or public building, or a ceiling or roof supported by several of these arches",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room, esp. in or under the ground floor of a large building, that is used to store things safely:",
        "examples": [
          "The museum keeps many of its treasures in temperature-controlled storage vaults."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In a bank, a vault is where money, jewelry, important documents, etc., are locked for protection.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to jump over something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I/T ] He vaulted (over) the gate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To vault is also to move someone suddenly to a much higher or more important position:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The speech vaulted him into the national spotlight."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a room with thick walls and a strong door, which is used to safely store money, valuable things, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Buyers often store gold in a bank vault.",
          "The storage vaults will be able to store 100,000 metric tons of gas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move someone suddenly to a more important position:",
        "examples": [
          "His impressive fundraising vaulted him into the top tier of candidates."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move suddenly to a higher level or a more important position:",
        "examples": [
          "vault to sth In June, gasoline vaulted 3.01 cents to 66.04 cents a gallon.",
          "vault into sth Can these small firms vault into the big league?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vcr": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for videocassette recorder: a machine used to record and play television programmes or films on videocassettes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that can record pictures and sounds from a television onto videotape, and on which videotapes can be played:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a sale on VCRs and CD players."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "veal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "meat from a very young cow",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "meat from very young cattle",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vector": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a quantity that has both size and direction:",
        "examples": [
          "We use vectors to, for example, describe the velocity of moving objects.",
          "In graphical representation, a vector is drawn as an arrow, with the arrow having both a magnitude (how long it is) and a direction (the direction in which it points).",
          "Momentum is a vector quantity but inertia is not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insect or animal that carries a disease from one animal or plant to another:",
        "examples": [
          "vector of Mosquitoes are the vectors of malaria."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A vector image is one that can be made into any size without its quality being affected:",
        "examples": [
          "You can export a map either as a bitmap or as a vector file.",
          "Vector images can be enlarged or shrunk.",
          "The image is editable as long as it remains in a vector format."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a representation of something that has both direction and size, usually an arrow whose direction represents direction and length represents size",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A vector quantity is something that can be represented by a vector.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vectors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a quantity that has both size and direction:",
        "examples": [
          "We use vectors to, for example, describe the velocity of moving objects.",
          "In graphical representation, a vector is drawn as an arrow, with the arrow having both a magnitude (how long it is) and a direction (the direction in which it points).",
          "Momentum is a vector quantity but inertia is not."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an insect or animal that carries a disease from one animal or plant to another:",
        "examples": [
          "vector of Mosquitoes are the vectors of malaria."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A vector image is one that can be made into any size without its quality being affected:",
        "examples": [
          "You can export a map either as a bitmap or as a vector file.",
          "Vector images can be enlarged or shrunk.",
          "The image is editable as long as it remains in a vector format."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a representation of something that has both direction and size, usually an arrow whose direction represents direction and length represents size",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A vector quantity is something that can be represented by a vector.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "veer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to change direction:",
        "examples": [
          "All of a sudden, the car veered off the road.",
          "Moments before crashing, the jet was seen veering sharply to the right.",
          "Three men were feared dead last night after a helicopter veered off course into an oil platform.",
          "Our talk soon veered onto the subject of money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly change direction:",
        "examples": [
          "The officer saw the car veer off the side of the road."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "veg": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "vegetables:",
        "examples": [
          "a fruit and veg stall",
          "He still prefers the old-fashioned British meal of meat and two veg."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vegan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not eat or use any animal products, such as meat, fish, eggs, cheese, or leather:",
        "examples": [
          "Vegans get all the protein they need from nuts, seeds, and cereals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not eating, using, or including any animal products:",
        "examples": [
          "a vegan diet",
          "She decided to turn vegan after watching a documentary about how poultry is raised."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vegans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not eat or use any animal products, such as meat, fish, eggs, cheese, or leather:",
        "examples": [
          "Vegans get all the protein they need from nuts, seeds, and cereals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not eating, using, or including any animal products:",
        "examples": [
          "a vegan diet",
          "She decided to turn vegan after watching a documentary about how poultry is raised."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vegas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the largest city in the southwestern US state of Nevada, which is famous for its entertainment and casinos (= places where one can bet money in games and on machines):",
        "examples": [
          "He dreams of opening a restaurant in Las Vegas.",
          "The whole city of Las Vegas is lit up."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vegetable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant, root, seed, or pod that is used as food, especially in dishes that are not sweet:",
        "examples": [
          "fresh/frozen vegetables",
          "vegetable soup/stew/curry",
          "fruit and vegetables",
          "The potato is the most popular vegetable in this country.",
          "In the winter we tend to eat more root vegetables, such as carrots and parsnips.",
          "Raw vegetables contain more potassium than cooked ones.",
          "a vegetable knife"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not do anything or has no interest in doing anything:",
        "examples": [
          "Sitting at home all day in front of the TV slowly turned her into a vegetable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a person who is unable to think, move, or communicate in the usual way because of severe brain damage",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "made or obtained from a plant, or growing in the form of a plant:",
        "examples": [
          "vegetable matter/dye",
          "First think of an object and tell us if it is animal, vegetable or mineral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant that is used as food, or the part of a plant, such as a root, stem, or flower, that is used as food:",
        "examples": [
          "For vegetables, we eat a lot of broccoli, spinach, and corn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person may be called a vegetable if the person is completely unable to move and to react, usually because of brain damage.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vegetables": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a plant, root, seed, or pod that is used as food, especially in dishes that are not sweet:",
        "examples": [
          "fresh/frozen vegetables",
          "vegetable soup/stew/curry",
          "fruit and vegetables",
          "The potato is the most popular vegetable in this country.",
          "In the winter we tend to eat more root vegetables, such as carrots and parsnips.",
          "Raw vegetables contain more potassium than cooked ones.",
          "a vegetable knife"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not do anything or has no interest in doing anything:",
        "examples": [
          "Sitting at home all day in front of the TV slowly turned her into a vegetable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an extremely offensive word for a person who is unable to think, move, or communicate in the usual way because of severe brain damage",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "made or obtained from a plant, or growing in the form of a plant:",
        "examples": [
          "vegetable matter/dye",
          "First think of an object and tell us if it is animal, vegetable or mineral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a plant that is used as food, or the part of a plant, such as a root, stem, or flower, that is used as food:",
        "examples": [
          "For vegetables, we eat a lot of broccoli, spinach, and corn."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person may be called a vegetable if the person is completely unable to move and to react, usually because of brain damage.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vegetarian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not eat meat for health or religious reasons or because they want to avoid being cruel to animals:",
        "examples": [
          "Of the four million people who have become vegetarians in this country, nearly two thirds are women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not eating or including meat:",
        "examples": [
          "vegetarian cooking/food",
          "a vegetarian dish/meal",
          "a vegetarian restaurant",
          "She's recently gone/become vegetarian."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not eat meat for health or for religious or moral reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "Some vegetarians avoid eggs and dairy products as well as meat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vegetarians": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not eat meat for health or religious reasons or because they want to avoid being cruel to animals:",
        "examples": [
          "Of the four million people who have become vegetarians in this country, nearly two thirds are women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not eating or including meat:",
        "examples": [
          "vegetarian cooking/food",
          "a vegetarian dish/meal",
          "a vegetarian restaurant",
          "She's recently gone/become vegetarian."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does not eat meat for health or for religious or moral reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "Some vegetarians avoid eggs and dairy products as well as meat."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vegetation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plants in general, or plants that are found in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "The railway track will have to be cleared of vegetation if it is to be used again.",
          "Much of the region's native vegetation has been damaged by developers who are building hotels along the coast."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "plants in general, or the plants that are found in a particular area",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "veggie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vegetable",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "veggies": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vegetable",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vehicle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially on land:",
        "examples": [
          "A truck driver died last night when his vehicle overturned.",
          "Road vehicles include cars, buses, and trucks.",
          "Tractors are farm vehicles.",
          "The number of thefts of motor vehicles rose by a third last year.",
          "In a racing video game the player takes part in a racing competition with land, air, or sea vehicles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of achieving, producing, or expressing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The conference was seen as an ideal vehicle for increased cooperation between the member states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a show, film, exhibition, etc. that is used to show the special skills or qualities of one particular performer or artist:",
        "examples": [
          "The play seems to be little more than a vehicle for its director and star."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something used to transport people or goods, esp. something used on land or roads:",
        "examples": [
          "an underwater vehicle",
          "The snow stranded hundreds of vehicles on an interstate highway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "Many say Morse code is an outdated vehicle for communication in today's high-tech world.",
          "She used her celebrity status as a vehicle to run for political office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car, bus, truck, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The tollways are used daily by 1.3 million vehicles.",
          "a commercial/domestic/recreational vehicle Domestic vehicle sales will remain strong for a while."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that can be used as a way of achieving, producing, or expressing something:",
        "examples": [
          "a vehicle for sth Strong leadership was seen as the major vehicle for bringing about successful change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of investment:",
        "examples": [
          "a savings/investment vehicle The company has announced the launch of new internet investment vehicles for Asia, Europe, and Latin America.",
          "In the future we'll see new vehicles and new ways of producing the money that you need."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vehicles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially on land:",
        "examples": [
          "A truck driver died last night when his vehicle overturned.",
          "Road vehicles include cars, buses, and trucks.",
          "Tractors are farm vehicles.",
          "The number of thefts of motor vehicles rose by a third last year.",
          "In a racing video game the player takes part in a racing competition with land, air, or sea vehicles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of achieving, producing, or expressing something:",
        "examples": [
          "The conference was seen as an ideal vehicle for increased cooperation between the member states."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a show, film, exhibition, etc. that is used to show the special skills or qualities of one particular performer or artist:",
        "examples": [
          "The play seems to be little more than a vehicle for its director and star."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something used to transport people or goods, esp. something used on land or roads:",
        "examples": [
          "an underwater vehicle",
          "The snow stranded hundreds of vehicles on an interstate highway."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of achieving something:",
        "examples": [
          "Many say Morse code is an outdated vehicle for communication in today's high-tech world.",
          "She used her celebrity status as a vehicle to run for political office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a car, bus, truck, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The tollways are used daily by 1.3 million vehicles.",
          "a commercial/domestic/recreational vehicle Domestic vehicle sales will remain strong for a while."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that can be used as a way of achieving, producing, or expressing something:",
        "examples": [
          "a vehicle for sth Strong leadership was seen as the major vehicle for bringing about successful change."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of investment:",
        "examples": [
          "a savings/investment vehicle The company has announced the launch of new internet investment vehicles for Asia, Europe, and Latin America.",
          "In the future we'll see new vehicles and new ways of producing the money that you need."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vehicular": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to a vehicle or vehicles:",
        "examples": [
          "Barricades were put in place to block all vehicular traffic.",
          "The house has no vehicular access but can be reached by a short walk across the fields."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "veil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of thin material worn by women to cover the face or head:",
        "examples": [
          "After the ceremony, the bride lifted up her veil to kiss her husband.",
          "The women wore black veils that covered all but their eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A Christian woman who takes the veil becomes a nun.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A Muslim woman who takes or adopts the veil decides to wear traditional Muslim clothing.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin covering that hides something or stops you from seeing something clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "The view over the lake was obscured by a veil of mist that hung in the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that prevents you from knowing what is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "We want to lift the veil of secrecy that surrounds government decisions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not talk any more about a subject because it could cause trouble or embarrassment:",
        "examples": [
          "I think we should draw a veil over everything that happened at the party, don't you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something, especially the face or body, with a veil:",
        "examples": [
          "In some societies, women are expected to be veiled when they go out in public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hide or cover something so that you cannot see it clearly or understand it:",
        "examples": [
          "Thick fog veiled the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of thin material worn to protect or hide the face or head:",
        "examples": [
          "The bride wore a veil made of French lace.",
          "fig. A veil of secrecy surrounded the appointment of the new college president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "veils": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of thin material worn by women to cover the face or head:",
        "examples": [
          "After the ceremony, the bride lifted up her veil to kiss her husband.",
          "The women wore black veils that covered all but their eyes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A Christian woman who takes the veil becomes a nun.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A Muslim woman who takes or adopts the veil decides to wear traditional Muslim clothing.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin covering that hides something or stops you from seeing something clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "The view over the lake was obscured by a veil of mist that hung in the air."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that prevents you from knowing what is happening:",
        "examples": [
          "We want to lift the veil of secrecy that surrounds government decisions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not talk any more about a subject because it could cause trouble or embarrassment:",
        "examples": [
          "I think we should draw a veil over everything that happened at the party, don't you?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cover something, especially the face or body, with a veil:",
        "examples": [
          "In some societies, women are expected to be veiled when they go out in public."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to hide or cover something so that you cannot see it clearly or understand it:",
        "examples": [
          "Thick fog veiled the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of thin material worn to protect or hide the face or head:",
        "examples": [
          "The bride wore a veil made of French lace.",
          "fig. A veil of secrecy surrounded the appointment of the new college president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vein": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tube that carries blood to the heart from the other parts of the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the frame of a leaf or an insect's wing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow layer of a substance that forms in or fills a crack in rock:",
        "examples": [
          "A rich vein of iron ore was found in the hillside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular quality or characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "A vein of satirical anger runs through all his work.",
          "In its bid to be elected, the party is attempting to tap (= use) an underlying vein of nationalism in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style or a temporary mood:",
        "examples": [
          "The opening scene is very violent, and the rest of the movie continues in (a) similar vein.",
          "After laughing about the photograph, they began to talk in (a) more serious vein about the damaging effect it could have on his career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube that carries blood to the heart from the other parts of the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A vein is also any of the many small tubes in the leaves of plants that carry sap (= liquid containing a plant's food)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a layer of a substance in a crack in rocks or earth:",
        "examples": [
          "a vein of iron ore"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style or a temporary mood:",
        "examples": [
          "She published many novels and stories in the romantic vein then popular."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "veins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tube that carries blood to the heart from the other parts of the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the frame of a leaf or an insect's wing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a narrow layer of a substance that forms in or fills a crack in rock:",
        "examples": [
          "A rich vein of iron ore was found in the hillside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular quality or characteristic:",
        "examples": [
          "A vein of satirical anger runs through all his work.",
          "In its bid to be elected, the party is attempting to tap (= use) an underlying vein of nationalism in the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style or a temporary mood:",
        "examples": [
          "The opening scene is very violent, and the rest of the movie continues in (a) similar vein.",
          "After laughing about the photograph, they began to talk in (a) more serious vein about the damaging effect it could have on his career."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube that carries blood to the heart from the other parts of the body",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A vein is also any of the many small tubes in the leaves of plants that carry sap (= liquid containing a plant's food)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a layer of a substance in a crack in rocks or earth:",
        "examples": [
          "a vein of iron ore"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a style or a temporary mood:",
        "examples": [
          "She published many novels and stories in the romantic vein then popular."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "velcro": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a type of material that consists of two pieces of cloth that stick together with a system of very small hooks, used to fasten clothes, bags, etc.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a special cloth material having two rough surfaces that stick together when pressed, used for fastening clothing and other objects",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "velociraptor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of small dinosaur",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "velocity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the speed at which an object is travelling:",
        "examples": [
          "Light travels at the highest achievable velocity in the universe.",
          "high-velocity He always used high-velocity lead bullets in his rifle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the speed at which something is traveling:",
        "examples": [
          "The wind velocity recorded at the airport was 78 miles per hour at 4 p.m."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the speed at which something happens or moves:",
        "examples": [
          "If national companies cannot produce at the same velocity that people demand goods, they need to import them from outside.",
          "Online payments have improved the velocity of trade."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "velvet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a cloth usually made from silk or cotton with a thick, soft surface:",
        "examples": [
          "Her skin was as soft as velvet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "made of velvet:",
        "examples": [
          "a velvet dress",
          "velvet curtains/cushions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Something that is velvety has a beautiful soft, smooth quality or appearance, usually something dark or deep:",
        "examples": [
          "under a wonderful velvet sky",
          "His velvety brown eyes had been his passport to fame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cloth with a soft, furry surface",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "velvety": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Velvety food and drink is very smooth:",
        "examples": [
          "The pumpkin soup had the right velvety texture, with a touch of spice.",
          "We blended the ingredients until we had a smooth, velvety filling."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soft, like velvet (= a cloth usually made from silk or cotton with a thick, soft surface):",
        "examples": [
          "The chocolate cosmos has velvety, deep-brown petals and even smells of chocolate.",
          "The cream left my skin feeling smooth and velvety."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A velvety sound is smooth and pleasant to listen to:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a velvety richness to every song.",
          "Her voice is velvety and lyrical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "soft, like velvet:",
        "examples": [
          "She patted the dog’s velvety ears."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vendetta": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long and violent argument between people or families, in which one group tries to harm the other in order to punish them for things that happened in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "He saw himself as the victim of a personal vendetta being waged by his political enemies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong desire to harm a person or group, often because of political reasons or feelings of hate:",
        "examples": [
          "They accused the special prosecutor of carrying on a vendetta against the White House."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vending": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the selling of goods:",
        "examples": [
          "He had his street vending licence taken away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of selling things:",
        "examples": [
          "Vending can be an ideal summer job."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vendor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is selling something:",
        "examples": [
          "For the past few months she's been working as a street vendor, selling fruit and vegetables.",
          "The vendor of the house wants to exchange contracts this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that sells goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "Our company deals with many vendors of women’s clothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A vendor is also a person who sells food or goods on the street:",
        "examples": [
          "a hot dog vendor",
          "a street vendor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or person that sells a particular product:",
        "examples": [
          "They are the nation's leading vendor of organic dairy products.",
          "software vendors",
          "Street vendors sell hot dogs outside the museum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is selling something, especially property:",
        "examples": [
          "The purchaser and vendor need to agree the details of the contract."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vendors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who is selling something:",
        "examples": [
          "For the past few months she's been working as a street vendor, selling fruit and vegetables.",
          "The vendor of the house wants to exchange contracts this week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or company that sells goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "Our company deals with many vendors of women’s clothing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A vendor is also a person who sells food or goods on the street:",
        "examples": [
          "a hot dog vendor",
          "a street vendor"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company or person that sells a particular product:",
        "examples": [
          "They are the nation's leading vendor of organic dairy products.",
          "software vendors",
          "Street vendors sell hot dogs outside the museum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who is selling something, especially property:",
        "examples": [
          "The purchaser and vendor need to agree the details of the contract."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "veneer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thin layer of decorative wood or plastic used to cover a cheaper material:",
        "examples": [
          "The wardrobe is made of chipboard with a pine veneer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something that hides something unpleasant or unwanted:",
        "examples": [
          "She managed to hide her corrupt dealings under a veneer of respectability."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin layer of decorative wood or other material used to cover a cheaper or less attractive material:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] It’s a pine table with a mahogany veneer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A veneer is also something that hides something unpleasant or unwanted:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] His ethics are pure veneer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "venerable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "deserving respect because of age, high position, or religious or historical importance:",
        "examples": [
          "a venerable tradition/company/family",
          "She has worked at such venerable institutions as Boston's Museum of Fine Arts and the Metropolitan Art Museum in New York."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a title for an archdeacon in the Church of England",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a title for a person who is considered holy by the Roman Catholic Church but who has not yet been made a saint",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as a title for a monk in Buddhism",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "respected, esp. because of long experience or age:",
        "examples": [
          "The venerable American jeweler, Tiffany & Company, appointed a new president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "venereal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "caused or spread by sexual activity with another person:",
        "examples": [
          "a venereal infection"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "venezuela": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in South America",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "venezuelan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Venezuela or its people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Venezuela",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vengeance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the punishing of someone for harming you or your friends or family, or the wish for such punishment to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The story features a woman who is evicted from her home and is seeking vengeance.",
          "As he cradled his daughter's lifeless body in his arms, he swore (to take) vengeance on her killers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "action against someone to punish that person for having hurt you:",
        "examples": [
          "She cried out for vengeance."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vengeful": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "expressing a strong wish to punish someone who has harmed you or your family or friends:",
        "examples": [
          "She sprayed red paint all over his car in one last vengeful act before leaving him for good."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "desiring to hurt someone, often violently, in order to punish that person for having hurt you:",
        "examples": [
          "We are not vengeful people but we want justice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "venice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a city in northeastern Italy that is the capital of Italy's Veneto region",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "venison": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "meat that comes from a deer",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flesh of a deer used as meat",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "venom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous liquid that some snakes, insects, etc. produce and can put into another animal's body by biting or stinging",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the expression of feelings of hate or extreme anger:",
        "examples": [
          "He was shocked at the sheer venom of her reply."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a poisonous liquid produced by some snakes, insects, and spiders when they bite:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. His diary was full of venom and hate for everyone in authority."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "venomous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A venomous snake, insect, etc., produces venom (= a poisonous liquid that can be put into another animal's body by biting or stinging):",
        "examples": [
          "Possible hazards include mosquitoes, sandflies, and venomous snakes.",
          "The Florida cottonmouth snake, which is also known as the water moccasin, has venomous fangs.",
          "She found a highly venomous black widow spider in a bunch of grapes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of anger or hate:",
        "examples": [
          "Ms Brown has launched a venomous attack against the newspaper.",
          "She was forced to delete the venomous posts on her blog."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small opening that allows air, smoke, or gas to enter or leave a closed space:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have a gas fire in a room, you should have some kind of outside vent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cut in the bottom of a piece of clothing to allow the person wearing it to move more easily:",
        "examples": [
          "The skirt is long and straight with two side vents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a negative emotion in a forceful and often unfair way:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting will be an opportunity for everyone to give vent to their feelings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a negative emotion in a forceful and often unfair way:",
        "examples": [
          "vent your frustration/anger/rage/spleen on someone Please don't shout - there's no need to vent your frustration/anger/rage/spleen on me.",
          "I didn't mean to upset anyone, I just needed to vent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause or allow air, smoke, or gas to enter or leave a closed space, or to provide a way of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "The dryer should be vented to the outside using a metal duct.",
          "Smoke from the grill was not being vented properly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opening that allows air, smoke, or gas to escape or enter an enclosed space:",
        "examples": [
          "The residents of the basement apartment ran outside after smelling smoke coming through a vent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a negative emotion forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "Walking relieves a lot of tension and it’s a good way to vent frustration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ventilated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a space) having fresh air entering and moving around it:",
        "examples": [
          "The animals were kept in cages that were too small and poorly ventilated.",
          "Always use the cleaning fluid in a well-ventilated room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person) having air forced in and out of their lungs because they cannot breathe easily on their own, with the use of a special machine called a ventilator:",
        "examples": [
          "Seven of 13 ventilated infants in the random group needed red cell transfusions.",
          "The procedure takes less than a minute and is recommended for all mechanically ventilated patients."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ventilation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the movement of fresh air around a closed space, or the system that does this:",
        "examples": [
          "Her room had poor ventilation and in summer it became unbearably stuffy.",
          "a ventilation system"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of forcing air in and out of the lungs of a person who cannot breathe easily on their own, using a special machine called a ventilator:",
        "examples": [
          "One senior hospital doctor revealed that patients who needed ventilation in intensive care were being treated in general wards because of the lack of beds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of expressing an opinion or mentioning a subject so that it can be discussed by others:",
        "examples": [
          "He resigned, sparing the bank the public ventilation of potentially damaging claims he had made against it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ventilator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an opening or a device that allows fresh air to come into a closed space:",
        "examples": [
          "The bathroom had no window but it had an electric ventilator."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine that helps people breathe when they have difficulty breathing on their own, by forcing air in and out of their lungs:",
        "examples": [
          "He was brought into intensive care shortly after the accident and immediately put on a ventilator.",
          "Three days after surgery, she was taken off the ventilator, but had to go back on it a day later.",
          "Early reports found death rates as high as 90% among COVID-19 patients on ventilators.",
          "He was still in a critical ward, still breathing through a ventilator and still without feeling in any of his limbs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "venting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a negative emotion in a forceful and often unfair way:",
        "examples": [
          "vent your frustration/anger/rage/spleen on someone Please don't shout - there's no need to vent your frustration/anger/rage/spleen on me.",
          "I didn't mean to upset anyone, I just needed to vent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause or allow air, smoke, or gas to enter or leave a closed space, or to provide a way of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "The dryer should be vented to the outside using a metal duct.",
          "Smoke from the grill was not being vented properly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ventricle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "either of two small, hollow spaces, one in each side of the heart, that force blood into the tubes leading from the heart to the other parts of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "The right ventricle pumps blood to the lungs.",
          "The aorta receives blood directly from the left ventricle of the heart via the aortic valve."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of four spaces in the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid (= liquid that moves around the brain and spinal cord):",
        "examples": [
          "Hydrocephalus is an abnormal build-up of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain.",
          "It is a haemorrhage of the area surrounding the lateral cerebral ventricles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "each of the two main spaces in the heart, left and right",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ventriloquist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who entertains people by speaking without moving their lips, to make it seem as if the voice is coming from somewhere else :",
        "examples": [
          "When a ventriloquist chats with a dummy, it really looks like two people are talking to each other.",
          "She smiled and did a good impression of a ventriloquist 's dummy."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vents": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small opening that allows air, smoke, or gas to enter or leave a closed space:",
        "examples": [
          "If you have a gas fire in a room, you should have some kind of outside vent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a cut in the bottom of a piece of clothing to allow the person wearing it to move more easily:",
        "examples": [
          "The skirt is long and straight with two side vents."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a negative emotion in a forceful and often unfair way:",
        "examples": [
          "The meeting will be an opportunity for everyone to give vent to their feelings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a negative emotion in a forceful and often unfair way:",
        "examples": [
          "vent your frustration/anger/rage/spleen on someone Please don't shout - there's no need to vent your frustration/anger/rage/spleen on me.",
          "I didn't mean to upset anyone, I just needed to vent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause or allow air, smoke, or gas to enter or leave a closed space, or to provide a way of doing this:",
        "examples": [
          "The dryer should be vented to the outside using a metal duct.",
          "Smoke from the grill was not being vented properly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an opening that allows air, smoke, or gas to escape or enter an enclosed space:",
        "examples": [
          "The residents of the basement apartment ran outside after smelling smoke coming through a vent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express a negative emotion forcefully:",
        "examples": [
          "Walking relieves a lot of tension and it’s a good way to vent frustration."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "venture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a new activity, usually in business, that involves risk or uncertainty:",
        "examples": [
          "She advised us to look abroad for more lucrative business ventures.",
          "There are many joint ventures between American and Japanese companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk going somewhere or doing something that might be dangerous or unpleasant, or to risk saying something that might be criticized:",
        "examples": [
          "She rarely ventured outside, except when she went to stock up on groceries.",
          "As we set off into the forest, we felt as though we were venturing (forth) into the unknown.",
          "She tentatively ventured the opinion that the project would be too expensive to complete, but the boss ignored her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity or plan of action, often in business, that involves risk or uncertainty:",
        "examples": [
          "His most recent business venture ended in bankruptcy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk going somewhere or doing something that might be dangerous or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He wanted to venture into the mountainous wilderness of the countryside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fml To venture something is to attempt it when you are likely to be wrong or to be criticized:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I wouldn’t venture an opinion about that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "business/commercial venture The firm is looking overseas for more lucrative business ventures.",
          "The total value of venture investments increased to $5.6 billion in the second quarter.",
          "The American car giant and its venture partner in China are investing millions of dollars to explore ways of reducing reliance on petrol.",
          "create/form/set up a venture",
          "finance/fund/invest in a venture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start a new activity, start thinking in a new way, or start doing an activity in a new place:",
        "examples": [
          "venture into sth There are some excellent deals for new investors venturing into the electronic marketplace.",
          "Meanwhile, the insurer has ventured beyond insurance with the launch of its first unsecured personal loan last week.",
          "The company has finally decided to venture overseas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something when it is risky to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "venture a guess/opinion/judgement I don't have enough knowledge to venture a judgement.",
          "I was too shy to venture a comment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ventured": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk going somewhere or doing something that might be dangerous or unpleasant, or to risk saying something that might be criticized:",
        "examples": [
          "She rarely ventured outside, except when she went to stock up on groceries.",
          "As we set off into the forest, we felt as though we were venturing (forth) into the unknown.",
          "She tentatively ventured the opinion that the project would be too expensive to complete, but the boss ignored her."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ventures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a new activity, usually in business, that involves risk or uncertainty:",
        "examples": [
          "She advised us to look abroad for more lucrative business ventures.",
          "There are many joint ventures between American and Japanese companies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk going somewhere or doing something that might be dangerous or unpleasant, or to risk saying something that might be criticized:",
        "examples": [
          "She rarely ventured outside, except when she went to stock up on groceries.",
          "As we set off into the forest, we felt as though we were venturing (forth) into the unknown.",
          "She tentatively ventured the opinion that the project would be too expensive to complete, but the boss ignored her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an activity or plan of action, often in business, that involves risk or uncertainty:",
        "examples": [
          "His most recent business venture ended in bankruptcy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk going somewhere or doing something that might be dangerous or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] He wanted to venture into the mountainous wilderness of the countryside."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fml To venture something is to attempt it when you are likely to be wrong or to be criticized:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] I wouldn’t venture an opinion about that."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a new business activity:",
        "examples": [
          "business/commercial venture The firm is looking overseas for more lucrative business ventures.",
          "The total value of venture investments increased to $5.6 billion in the second quarter.",
          "The American car giant and its venture partner in China are investing millions of dollars to explore ways of reducing reliance on petrol.",
          "create/form/set up a venture",
          "finance/fund/invest in a venture"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start a new activity, start thinking in a new way, or start doing an activity in a new place:",
        "examples": [
          "venture into sth There are some excellent deals for new investors venturing into the electronic marketplace.",
          "Meanwhile, the insurer has ventured beyond insurance with the launch of its first unsecured personal loan last week.",
          "The company has finally decided to venture overseas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say something when it is risky to do this:",
        "examples": [
          "venture a guess/opinion/judgement I don't have enough knowledge to venture a judgement.",
          "I was too shy to venture a comment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "venue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the place where a public event or meeting happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel is an ideal venue for conferences and business meetings.",
          "The stadium has been specifically designed as a venue for World Cup matches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the city or county in which a trial happens",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where a public event or meeting happens:",
        "examples": [
          "They changed the venue at the last minute because they realized the meeting room would have been much too small."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where a large or important event happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The group has booked the popular 1000-seat venue for its annual sales conference.",
          "a concert/conference/sporting venue"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "venues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the place where a public event or meeting happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The hotel is an ideal venue for conferences and business meetings.",
          "The stadium has been specifically designed as a venue for World Cup matches."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the city or county in which a trial happens",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where a public event or meeting happens:",
        "examples": [
          "They changed the venue at the last minute because they realized the meeting room would have been much too small."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the place where a large or important event happens:",
        "examples": [
          "The group has booked the popular 1000-seat venue for its annual sales conference.",
          "a concert/conference/sporting venue"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "venus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the planet second in order of distance from the Sun, after Mercury and before Earth. It is the closest planet to Earth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Roman mythology (= ancient stories), the goddess (= female god) of beauty and love:",
        "examples": [
          "The work depicts Mars, the god of war, choosing between the goddesses Minerva and Venus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the planet second in order of distance from the sun, after Mercury and before the earth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "ver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "verb": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase that describes an action, condition, or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "The words \"run\", \"keep\", and \"feel\" are all verbs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase that describes an action, condition, or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Run,\" \"keep,\" and \"feel\" are all verbs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "verbal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "spoken rather than written:",
        "examples": [
          "a verbal agreement/description/explanation",
          "Airport officials received a stream of verbal abuse from angry passengers whose flights had been delayed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to words:",
        "examples": [
          "It can sometimes be difficult to give a verbal description of things like colours and sounds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to use words and talk:",
        "examples": [
          "In cases where the child is verbal, the best way to gather information is to simply ask questions.",
          "Alex is minimally verbal but expresses himself superbly through music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "spoken rather than written:",
        "examples": [
          "Our apartment lease is really just a verbal agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having to do with or using words:",
        "examples": [
          "The children were tested for their physical coordination and verbal skills."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "spoken rather than written:",
        "examples": [
          "verbal agreement/assurance/contract A verbal agreement had been reached with investors.",
          "The management will not tolerate physical or verbal abuse of its staff.",
          "Her manager had given her several verbal warnings but nothing in writing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone with good verbal skills uses language well and communicates clearly:",
        "examples": [
          "The position requires strong written and verbal communication skills."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "verbalize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to express ideas, opinions, or emotions in words:",
        "examples": [
          "He found it hard to verbalize his feelings towards his son."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "verbalizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express ideas, opinions, or emotions in words:",
        "examples": [
          "He found it hard to verbalize his feelings towards his son."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "verbally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is spoken rather than written:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge then verbally agreed to the attorney's request.",
          "I have repeatedly asked parents, both verbally and in writing, not to park here."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that relates to words:",
        "examples": [
          "He was verbally and physically harassed during the school year.",
          "Notice how the student responds verbally and through body language."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using spoken rather than written communication:",
        "examples": [
          "accept/agree/communicate sth verbally He has verbally agreed a three-year deal worth about €2m a year.",
          "The workers complained that managers were verbally abusive."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "verbatim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that uses exactly the same words as were originally used:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t think I will read the whole thing verbatim to you.",
          "She had an amazing memory and could recall verbatim quite complex conversations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using exactly the same words as were originally used:",
        "examples": [
          "a verbatim account",
          "It is not a verbatim transcript of every word spoken during the meeting."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using exactly the same words that were originally used:",
        "examples": [
          "Speeches were reported verbatim and often ran to several columns."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "verbs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase that describes an action, condition, or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "The words \"run\", \"keep\", and \"feel\" are all verbs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a word or phrase that describes an action, condition, or experience:",
        "examples": [
          "\"Run,\" \"keep,\" and \"feel\" are all verbs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "verdict": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an opinion or decision made after judging the facts that are given, especially one made at the end of a trial:",
        "examples": [
          "The jury reached/returned a unanimous verdict of (not) guilty.",
          "Voters gave their verdict on the government's economic record last night by voting overwhelmingly for the opposition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision by a jury as to whether someone is guilty after having heard the facts given at a trial:",
        "examples": [
          "The jury reached/returned a verdict of not guilty after six hours of deliberation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A verdict is also any judgment or opinion given after considering the facts of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "City planners think it’s a good idea to ban traffic from downtown streets, but the public’s verdict is that it’s a stupid idea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official decision made in a court at the end of a trial:",
        "examples": [
          "We disagree with this jury's verdict.",
          "a verdict of guilty/not guilty",
          "reach/record/return a verdict The jury reached a verdict of not guilty.",
          "a verdict against/for sb Today's verdict for the defense reflects recognition by the jury that the company acted responsibly.",
          "a majority/unanimous verdict"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's opinion or judgement about something:",
        "examples": [
          "deliver/give/issue your verdict on sth Shares in the oil giant plummeted as investors gave their verdict on the environmental disaster.",
          "The voters delivered their verdict on the administration's policies, with a resounding defeat of the party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "verdicts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an opinion or decision made after judging the facts that are given, especially one made at the end of a trial:",
        "examples": [
          "The jury reached/returned a unanimous verdict of (not) guilty.",
          "Voters gave their verdict on the government's economic record last night by voting overwhelmingly for the opposition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a decision by a jury as to whether someone is guilty after having heard the facts given at a trial:",
        "examples": [
          "The jury reached/returned a verdict of not guilty after six hours of deliberation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A verdict is also any judgment or opinion given after considering the facts of a situation:",
        "examples": [
          "City planners think it’s a good idea to ban traffic from downtown streets, but the public’s verdict is that it’s a stupid idea."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official decision made in a court at the end of a trial:",
        "examples": [
          "We disagree with this jury's verdict.",
          "a verdict of guilty/not guilty",
          "reach/record/return a verdict The jury reached a verdict of not guilty.",
          "a verdict against/for sb Today's verdict for the defense reflects recognition by the jury that the company acted responsibly.",
          "a majority/unanimous verdict"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone's opinion or judgement about something:",
        "examples": [
          "deliver/give/issue your verdict on sth Shares in the oil giant plummeted as investors gave their verdict on the environmental disaster.",
          "The voters delivered their verdict on the administration's policies, with a resounding defeat of the party."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "verge": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the edge or border of something:",
        "examples": [
          "They set up camp on the verge of the desert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the strip of land that borders a road or path:",
        "examples": [
          "She left her car by the side of the road and walked along the grass verge to the emergency phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the edge, border, or limit of something",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "verging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be almost a particular state, quality, or feeling, especially one that is very bad or very good:",
        "examples": [
          "At times, his performance verged on brilliance, but at others it was nothing special."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to come close to being or becoming the stated thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Some parts of the biography verge on the trivial, and the book would be much better if it were much shorter."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "verifiable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be proved:",
        "examples": [
          "Throughout the trial, he didn't produce a single verifiable fact."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a statement, number, etc. is verifiable, it can be checked and proved to be correct:",
        "examples": [
          "verifiable details/evidence/facts The inquiry found no verifiable evidence of document or data falsification.",
          "The treaty aims to make developing countries' emissions cuts verifiable."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "verification": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of verifying something (= proving or checking that it exists, or is true or correct):",
        "examples": [
          "I've never asked for verification of his CV.",
          "The lender will probably require written verification of employment from your current employer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the process of testing or finding out if something is true, real, accurate, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I've never asked for verification of his resume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of checking and proving that something is correct or true, or the proof that something is correct or true:",
        "examples": [
          "Some loans were made to borrowers who merely stated their income, without any independent verification.",
          "The government has become stricter about income verification for those receiving benefits.",
          "verification of address/ID/income"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "verified": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove that something exists or is true, or to make certain that something is correct:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you able to verify your account/allegation/report/theory?",
          "These numbers are surprisingly high and they'll have to be verified.",
          "[ + (that) ] Under interrogation, she verified (that) the tapes were authentic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "verify": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to prove that something exists or is true, or to make certain that something is correct:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you able to verify your account/allegation/report/theory?",
          "These numbers are surprisingly high and they'll have to be verified.",
          "[ + (that) ] Under interrogation, she verified (that) the tapes were authentic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make certain or prove that something is true or accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "The report could not immediately be verified.",
          "[ + (that) clause ] Tests verified (that) Beck had torn a shoulder muscle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to check or prove that something is correct or true:",
        "examples": [
          "States must verify applicants' citizenship status.",
          "The results will need to be independently verified by experts.",
          "verify that Regulators used data supplied by the casinos to verify that the amounts were accurate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "verifying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to prove that something exists or is true, or to make certain that something is correct:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you able to verify your account/allegation/report/theory?",
          "These numbers are surprisingly high and they'll have to be verified.",
          "[ + (that) ] Under interrogation, she verified (that) the tapes were authentic."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "veritable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something as another, more exciting, interesting, or unusual thing, as a way of emphasizing its character:",
        "examples": [
          "My garden had become a veritable jungle by the time I came back from holiday.",
          "The normally sober menswear department is set to become a veritable kaleidoscope of colour this season."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used to emphasize how great or unusual something is by comparing it to something else):",
        "examples": [
          "If current projections hold, Montgomery County will experience a veritable explosion in its school-age population (= it will have many more students)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vermin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small animals and insects that can be harmful and are difficult to control when they appear in large numbers:",
        "examples": [
          "Flies, lice, and cockroaches can all be described as vermin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for people who are unpleasant and harmful to society:",
        "examples": [
          "He thought all terrorists were vermin."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "small animals and insects that are harmful or annoying and are often difficult to control:",
        "examples": [
          "She reported an infestation of vermin, including rats, in the basement of the apartment house."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vermont": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the northeastern US, whose capital city is Montpelier:",
        "examples": [
          "She was visiting her son in Vermont.",
          "Vermont is known for its green landscapes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vermouth": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a strongly alcoholic red or white wine flavoured with herbs and spices",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vernacular": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the form of a language that a particular group of speakers use naturally, especially in informal situations:",
        "examples": [
          "The Spanish I learned at school is very different from the local vernacular of this Mexican village.",
          "Many Roman Catholics regret the replacing of the Latin mass by the vernacular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a local style in which ordinary houses are built:",
        "examples": [
          "For most houses concrete is the vernacular.",
          "We can adapt the house types to fit the vernacular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "dance, music, art, etc. that is in a style liked or performed by ordinary people:",
        "examples": [
          "The second movement had extremes of refined string sound and robust wind playing, positioning high art next to the vernacular."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using the form of a language that a particular group of speakers use naturally, especially in informal situations:",
        "examples": [
          "His lively vernacular style goes down well with younger viewers.",
          "The folk tale is told in a vernacular dialect."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the local style of ordinary houses:",
        "examples": [
          "old stone vernacular buildings",
          "Wright's prairie houses derived from American vernacular traditions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a style that is liked or performed by ordinary people:",
        "examples": [
          "He went on to raise the vernacular practice of animal painting to extraordinary heights.",
          "B.B. King was a musical genius who soaked up the multiple influences of America's vernacular music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the form of a language commonly spoken by the people of a particular region or by a particular group, esp. when it is different from the standard language:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Much of his poetry derives from the American pop vernacular."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "veronica": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an action in a bullfight (= a traditional public entertainment in which a person fights and sometimes kills a bull ) in which the matador (= the person fighting) moves his cape (= type of loose coat) slowly away from the running bull:",
        "examples": [
          "He executed a neat veronica.",
          "The veronica is the basic pass made with the capote."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "versatile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to change easily from one activity to another or able to be used for many different purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "He's a very versatile young actor who's as happy in highbrow dramas as he is in TV comedies.",
          "A leather jacket is a timeless and versatile garment that can be worn in all seasons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of people) able to do many different things or to adjust to new conditions, or (of things) able to be used for many different purposes:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a versatile guitarist, and recorded with many leading rock bands.",
          "It is an especially versatile insecticide known to control a range of insects."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "versatility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being versatile (= able to change easily or to be used for different purposes):",
        "examples": [
          "I have chosen these recipes to show the versatility of vegetables.",
          "He wanted to challenge the actors and demonstrate their versatility."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "verse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "writing that is arranged in short lines with a regular rhythm; poetry:",
        "examples": [
          "comic/light/satirical verse",
          "Shakespeare wrote mostly in verse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts that a poem or song is divided into:",
        "examples": [
          "Each verse was sung as a solo and then everyone joined in on the chorus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the series of short parts that the writing of a holy book is divided into:",
        "examples": [
          "She recited a verse from the Bible/the Koran."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "writing that is arranged in a rhythmic pattern; poems:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She has a talent for writing humorous verse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A verse is also one of the parts into which a poem or song is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We’ll sing only the first and last verses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A verse is also one of the short parts into which the Bible is divided.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "versed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to know a lot about a particular subject or be experienced in a particular skill:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm not sufficiently versed in XML to understand what you're saying."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "prepared by having knowledge or experience of something:",
        "examples": [
          "He was well versed in all branches of the field and published extensively."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "verses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "writing that is arranged in short lines with a regular rhythm; poetry:",
        "examples": [
          "comic/light/satirical verse",
          "Shakespeare wrote mostly in verse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts that a poem or song is divided into:",
        "examples": [
          "Each verse was sung as a solo and then everyone joined in on the chorus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the series of short parts that the writing of a holy book is divided into:",
        "examples": [
          "She recited a verse from the Bible/the Koran."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "writing that is arranged in a rhythmic pattern; poems:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She has a talent for writing humorous verse."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A verse is also one of the parts into which a poem or song is divided:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We’ll sing only the first and last verses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A verse is also one of the short parts into which the Bible is divided.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "version": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular form of something that is slightly different from other forms of the same thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The official version of events is that the police were attacked and were just trying to defend themselves.",
          "You can make a reduced fat version of the cheesecake by using cottage cheese instead of cream cheese.",
          "An English-language version of the book is planned for next year.",
          "The TV series is a watered-down version of the movie, especially designed for family viewing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular form of something that varies from other forms of the same thing:",
        "examples": [
          "They’re producing several versions of the TV commercial to see which one works best."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A version can also be a translation:",
        "examples": [
          "Originally published in German, it was published in New York in an English-language version."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone’s version of an event is that person's description of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Her version of the accident was completely different from that given by the driver of the other car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product, computer program, document, etc. that is slightly different from its previous or later forms:",
        "examples": [
          "A trial version of the program can be downloaded from our website.",
          "The system has a built-in tool to help with version control.",
          "the current/latest/new version",
          "an electronic/online version",
          "an amended/edited/updated version"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "versions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular form of something that is slightly different from other forms of the same thing:",
        "examples": [
          "The official version of events is that the police were attacked and were just trying to defend themselves.",
          "You can make a reduced fat version of the cheesecake by using cottage cheese instead of cream cheese.",
          "An English-language version of the book is planned for next year.",
          "The TV series is a watered-down version of the movie, especially designed for family viewing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a particular form of something that varies from other forms of the same thing:",
        "examples": [
          "They’re producing several versions of the TV commercial to see which one works best."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A version can also be a translation:",
        "examples": [
          "Originally published in German, it was published in New York in an English-language version."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Someone’s version of an event is that person's description of it:",
        "examples": [
          "Her version of the accident was completely different from that given by the driver of the other car."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a product, computer program, document, etc. that is slightly different from its previous or later forms:",
        "examples": [
          "A trial version of the program can be downloaded from our website.",
          "The system has a built-in tool to help with version control.",
          "the current/latest/new version",
          "an electronic/online version",
          "an amended/edited/updated version"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vertebrae": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vertical": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "standing or pointing straight up or at an angle of 90° to a horizontal surface or line:",
        "examples": [
          "vertical lines/stripes",
          "She looked over the cliff and found she was standing at the edge of a vertical drop."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical line, surface, or position:",
        "examples": [
          "In a two-stage operation, the steel structure will be raised to the vertical."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a market consisting of businesses that supply products and services to each other:",
        "examples": [
          "Their strategy is to focus on software and services for vertical markets.",
          "tech verticals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "standing or pointing straight up or at an angle of 90 to a horizontal surface or line:",
        "examples": [
          "Water that had leaked from above formed a vertical line down one wall."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical line, column, etc. goes straight up or down rather than across:",
        "examples": [
          "The vertical columns of the table were headed with the months of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the different ranks of managers and workers in an organization:",
        "examples": [
          "The vertical structures of the past are less popular now that decision-making and innovation are encouraged at all operating levels.",
          "If there are more than five levels of management, the organization is said to be high in vertical differentiation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe the different stages of an industrial or commercial process, and the organizations involved:",
        "examples": [
          "vertical agreement/market/restraint Vertical restraints can be used to isolate national markets, particularly where there are price differences between EU Member States."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vertigo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of spinning around and being unable to balance, often caused by looking down from a height:",
        "examples": [
          "She can't stand heights and has always suffered from vertigo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling that everything is spinning around, causing you to be unable to balance and therefore to fall",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vessel": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large boat or a ship:",
        "examples": [
          "a cargo/fishing/naval/patrol/sailing/supply vessel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved container that is used to hold liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "The remains of some Roman earthenware vessels were found during the dig."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a particular quality or who is used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "As a young and spirited politician, he seems a worthy vessel for the nation's hopes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube that carries liquids such as blood through the body:",
        "examples": [
          "A heart attack is caused by the blood vessels that supply the blood to the heart muscle getting blocked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large boat or ship:",
        "examples": [
          "A scattering of vessels anchored in the harbor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container used to hold liquids:",
        "examples": [
          "We used bowls, pots, bottles, pitchers – any vessels we could find."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube that carries liquid, esp. blood, through the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Blood clots clogged the vessels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large boat or a ship:",
        "examples": [
          "Two tugboats guided the 70,000 ton vessel into port.",
          "a cargo/container/freight vessel",
          "a commercial/merchant/naval vessel",
          "a salvage/supply vessel",
          "a fishing/patrol/research vessel",
          "an ocean-going/sea-going vessel"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vessels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large boat or a ship:",
        "examples": [
          "a cargo/fishing/naval/patrol/sailing/supply vessel"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved container that is used to hold liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "The remains of some Roman earthenware vessels were found during the dig."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a particular quality or who is used for a particular purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "As a young and spirited politician, he seems a worthy vessel for the nation's hopes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube that carries liquids such as blood through the body:",
        "examples": [
          "A heart attack is caused by the blood vessels that supply the blood to the heart muscle getting blocked."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large boat or ship:",
        "examples": [
          "A scattering of vessels anchored in the harbor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a container used to hold liquids:",
        "examples": [
          "We used bowls, pots, bottles, pitchers – any vessels we could find."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tube that carries liquid, esp. blood, through the body:",
        "examples": [
          "Blood clots clogged the vessels."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large boat or a ship:",
        "examples": [
          "Two tugboats guided the 70,000 ton vessel into port.",
          "a cargo/container/freight vessel",
          "a commercial/merchant/naval vessel",
          "a salvage/supply vessel",
          "a fishing/patrol/research vessel",
          "an ocean-going/sea-going vessel"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of underwear, often with no sleeves, that covers the upper part of the body, worn for extra warmth:",
        "examples": [
          "a cotton/wool/string vest",
          "She always wore a long-sleeved thermal vest in the winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shirt without sleeves, usually made out of cotton, that is worn in the summer or for sport:",
        "examples": [
          "The cyclists were all dressed in tight lycra shorts and the official team vest.",
          "He wore a vest top and a pair of luminous shorts to the beach party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing that covers the upper body but not the arms and usually has buttons down the front, worn over a shirt",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing like a jacket without sleeves, that is worn over other clothes for warmth or protection:",
        "examples": [
          "Wear something warm, like a fleece jacket or a down vest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing like a coat without sleeves that reaches to the waist:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandfather always wore his vest buttoned up.",
          "The state requires that there be a life vest for each person in the boat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br A vest is an undershirt.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone or something the power to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Political power is now vested in an elected parliament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an employee's shares, payments to a pension plan, etc. vest or are vested, there is an agreed period that an employee must work for the company before they can use or sell them:",
        "examples": [
          "When an employee has worked for the company for five years, their benefits shall be fully vested.",
          "Even before restricted shares vest, the employee receives ongoing dividends."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vested": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "vested shares, pension plans, etc. can be kept by an employee who has worked the necessary number of years for a particular company:",
        "examples": [
          "He chose to receive his vested benefits in a single lump-sum payment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vestige": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small part or amount of something larger, stronger, or more important that still exists from something that existed in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "last vestige of These old buildings are the last vestiges of a colonial past.",
          "vestige of There is now no vestige of hope that the missing children will be found alive."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a body part that has stopped being used and has almost disappeared:",
        "examples": [
          "vestige of They are vestiges of the Wolffian duct, one of the embryonic structures that precedes the development of the adult generative organs.",
          "They are probably vestiges of the episternal bone of the lizards."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small part left from something larger and more important, esp. one that is no longer used:",
        "examples": [
          "Vestiges of ancient settlements can be seen in the caves."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vests": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of underwear, often with no sleeves, that covers the upper part of the body, worn for extra warmth:",
        "examples": [
          "a cotton/wool/string vest",
          "She always wore a long-sleeved thermal vest in the winter."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shirt without sleeves, usually made out of cotton, that is worn in the summer or for sport:",
        "examples": [
          "The cyclists were all dressed in tight lycra shorts and the official team vest.",
          "He wore a vest top and a pair of luminous shorts to the beach party."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing that covers the upper body but not the arms and usually has buttons down the front, worn over a shirt",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing like a jacket without sleeves, that is worn over other clothes for warmth or protection:",
        "examples": [
          "Wear something warm, like a fleece jacket or a down vest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing like a coat without sleeves that reaches to the waist:",
        "examples": [
          "My grandfather always wore his vest buttoned up.",
          "The state requires that there be a life vest for each person in the boat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Br A vest is an undershirt.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give someone or something the power to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "Political power is now vested in an elected parliament."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "if an employee's shares, payments to a pension plan, etc. vest or are vested, there is an agreed period that an employee must work for the company before they can use or sell them:",
        "examples": [
          "When an employee has worked for the company for five years, their benefits shall be fully vested.",
          "Even before restricted shares vest, the employee receives ongoing dividends."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person with a medical degree trained to take care of the health of animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The farmer called the vet out to treat a sick cow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the office where a vet works:",
        "examples": [
          "The cat injured her paw, so I took her to the vet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine something or someone carefully to make certain that it is or they are acceptable or suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "During the war, the government vetted all news reports before they were published.",
          "carefully vet The material was carefully vetted by lawyers to ensure it complied with the law.",
          "The bank carefully vets everyone who applies for an account.",
          "vet someone/something for something He was vetted for the job but didn't get it after his security file reached the White House."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofveteran (= a person who was in the military)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofveterinarian",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study something, or to examine a person’s record to see that it is acceptable or accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "All agencies must carefully vet new workers.",
          "Before we signed this contract, our lawyer vetted it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carefully check information about someone before employing them to make certain that they are suitable, do not have a criminal record, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Candidates for senior positions are vetted by the board of directors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carefully check information, especially financial information, about someone who is applying for a loan or to rent or buy a property:",
        "examples": [
          "Mortgage lenders are now vetting applicants more carefully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine something carefully to make certain it is suitable, correct, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The results of the survey have been carefully vetted by independent researchers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "veteran": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has had a lot of experience of a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a 20-year veteran of the New York Police Department"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has been in the armed forces during a war:",
        "examples": [
          "a Vietnam veteran",
          "the surviving veterans of World War II"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having been involved in a particular activity for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "She's also a veteran campaigner for human rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has had a lot of experience in a particular activity or job:",
        "examples": [
          "Ms. Beasly is one of our veterans – she has been teaching here for over 20 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who was once a member of the armed forces",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "veterans": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has had a lot of experience of a particular activity:",
        "examples": [
          "a 20-year veteran of the New York Police Department"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has been in the armed forces during a war:",
        "examples": [
          "a Vietnam veteran",
          "the surviving veterans of World War II"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having been involved in a particular activity for a long time:",
        "examples": [
          "She's also a veteran campaigner for human rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has had a lot of experience in a particular activity or job:",
        "examples": [
          "Ms. Beasly is one of our veterans – she has been teaching here for over 20 years."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who was once a member of the armed forces",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "veterinarian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "formal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person trained in the medical treatment of animals:",
        "examples": [
          "He is the chief veterinarian for the zoo and deals with all kinds and sizes of animals."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "veterinary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "connected with taking care of the health of animals:",
        "examples": [
          "veterinary medicine"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "veto": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official power or right to refuse to accept or allow something:",
        "examples": [
          "The president has the power of veto over any bill that comes across his desk.",
          "In theory the British government could use its veto to block this proposal.",
          "The Senate voted to override the president's veto of the proposed measures.",
          "mainly UK My parents put a veto on our watching television for more than two hours each evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to allow something:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1961, President De Gaulle vetoed Britain's entry into the Common Market.",
          "[ + -ing verb ] My boss vetoed my taking any more time off this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power to refuse to allow something to be done, or such a refusal:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The president has promised a veto if Congress passes that bill.",
          "[ U ] The mayor will have no veto over zoning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to allow something to be done:",
        "examples": [
          "The governor said she would veto the bill unless certain parts were changed.",
          "Cory wanted to drive the car, but her mom vetoed it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official power or right to refuse to accept or allow something even if most of the other people or organizations involved approve of it:",
        "examples": [
          "have/use/threaten a veto The British government could use its veto to block the proposal.",
          "A two-thirds majority of the Senate would be needed to override the governor's veto of the bill.",
          "The permanent members of the Security Council all have veto powers.",
          "presidential veto",
          "the power/right of veto"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to refuse to allow or accept something such as a vote even if most of the other people or organizations involved approve of it:",
        "examples": [
          "veto a bill/deal/plan The President vetoed a bill that would have provided the program with an additional $35 billion over five years.",
          "The bid was vetoed by European competition authorities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person with a medical degree trained to take care of the health of animals:",
        "examples": [
          "The farmer called the vet out to treat a sick cow."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the office where a vet works:",
        "examples": [
          "The cat injured her paw, so I took her to the vet."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine something or someone carefully to make certain that it is or they are acceptable or suitable:",
        "examples": [
          "During the war, the government vetted all news reports before they were published.",
          "carefully vet The material was carefully vetted by lawyers to ensure it complied with the law.",
          "The bank carefully vets everyone who applies for an account.",
          "vet someone/something for something He was vetted for the job but didn't get it after his security file reached the White House."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofveteran (= a person who was in the military)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "short form ofveterinarian",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to study something, or to examine a person’s record to see that it is acceptable or accurate:",
        "examples": [
          "All agencies must carefully vet new workers.",
          "Before we signed this contract, our lawyer vetted it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carefully check information about someone before employing them to make certain that they are suitable, do not have a criminal record, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Candidates for senior positions are vetted by the board of directors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to carefully check information, especially financial information, about someone who is applying for a loan or to rent or buy a property:",
        "examples": [
          "Mortgage lenders are now vetting applicants more carefully."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to examine something carefully to make certain it is suitable, correct, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The results of the survey have been carefully vetted by independent researchers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vetted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vetting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the action of examining someone or something carefully to make certain that they are or it is acceptable or suitable for something:",
        "examples": [
          "Everyone who is interviewed for the position has to go through vetting.",
          "vetting of There will be regular vetting of all credit limits.",
          "vetting process Officers have to undergo a vetting process before being allowed to return to service."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vex": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to cause difficulty to someone, or to cause someone to feel angry, annoyed, or upset:",
        "examples": [
          "This issue looks likely to continue to vex the government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to cause someone to feel annoyance or trouble:",
        "examples": [
          "The question that vexes Ben the most is, \"Why me?\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vexed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "difficult to deal with and causing a lot of disagreement and argument:",
        "examples": [
          "Economists argue over the vexed question of how to reduce spending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "troubling and difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "a vexed question"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vexing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "annoying, worrying, or causing problems :",
        "examples": [
          "The shortage of qualified teachers remains a vexing problem."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vhf": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for very high frequency: radio waves between 30 to 300 MHz:",
        "examples": [
          "a VHF radio/transmitter/frequency"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "viability": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "ability to work as intended or to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "Rising costs are threatening the viability of many businesses."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "ability to continue to exist or develop as a living being:",
        "examples": [
          "As the world population of Hawaiian geese has shrunk to very small numbers, the bird's continuing viability is in doubt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree of chance that something will succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "the viability of sth Her role was to assess the viability of investment options overseas.",
          "commercial/economic/financial viability This year will serve as an important test of commercial viability for the new electric vehicles.",
          "future/longterm viability The longterm viability of the coal-fired power plants is at risk."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "viable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to work as intended or able to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "In order to make the company viable, it will unfortunately be necessary to reduce staffing levels.",
          "I am afraid your plan is not commercially/economically/financially/politically viable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to continue to exist as or develop into a living being:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a continuing debate about the age at which a human foetus can be considered viable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to exist, perform as intended, or succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "The company had to seek other ways to remain viable.",
          "He would be a viable candidate for any office he wanted to run for."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be done or likely to succeed:",
        "examples": [
          "commercially/economically/financially viable Rising oil prices have made alternative energy sources more economically viable.",
          "a viable business/company/market The fund exists to provide finance to viable businesses that have been rejected by mainstream lenders.",
          "Home-working offers a viable solution to the work/family conflict.",
          "a viable alternative/option/proposition"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "viagra": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a drug for treating men who are impotent (= who cannot have sex because their penis cannot become or stay hard)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vial": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small glass bottle, especially one containing liquid medicine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small bottle used to hold a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "The store gave away vials of their new perfume."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vials": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small glass bottle, especially one containing liquid medicine",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small bottle used to hold a liquid:",
        "examples": [
          "The store gave away vials of their new perfume."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vibe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the mood of a place, situation, person, etc. and the way that they make you feel:",
        "examples": [
          "laid-back vibe The city is famous for its laid-back vibe.",
          "vibe of I loved the overall vibe of the place but the food wasn't that great.",
          "The music has a soothing vibe.",
          "I didn't like the place—it had bad vibes.",
          "I was getting some weird vibes from him—I don't think he liked me."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to communicate good wishes to someone, which you hope will make them feel better or be more successful:",
        "examples": [
          "Sending vibes for a quick recovery!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "play the vibes He would often play the vibes in their recording sessions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to like someone or something and feel comfortable and happy with them:",
        "examples": [
          "vibe with You can tell by the look on my face how much I was enjoying hanging and vibing backstage with the band.",
          "I just wasn't really vibing with any of the clothes she gave me to wear.",
          "Consumers might not vibe with the app, especially with so many other sources for news out there.",
          "be vibed with If you only speak English, you may be understood but not vibed with."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to enjoy playing, listening to, or dancing to music in a relaxed way:",
        "examples": [
          "vibe to Nowadays parents and kids are sometimes vibing to the same artist.",
          "He already had the dancefloor vibing to his music."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to send good wishes to someone:",
        "examples": [
          "vibe for I'm praying and vibing for you and your family.",
          "Here's vibing major vibes for the interview!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have or create a particular feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "vibe with The room vibed with tension."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vibes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "play the vibes He would often play the vibes in their recording sessions.",
          "She plays vibes and sings on the album.",
          "That's Lionel Hampton on vibes, Oscar Peterson on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Buddy Rich on the drums.",
          "She's a general mallet player, but really loves the vibes.",
          "His orchestration included skilful use of the vibes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the feeling you get from being in a particular place or situation or from being with a particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "I’m afraid to go there – that place has bad vibes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vibrant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "energetic, exciting, and full of enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "a vibrant young performer",
          "a vibrant personality",
          "a vibrant city",
          "The hope is that this area will develop into a vibrant commercial centre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Vibrant colour or light is bright and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "He always uses vibrant colours in his paintings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energetic, bright, and full of life or excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "The city is youthful, vibrant – an exciting place.",
          "Flowers of vibrant colors were on each table."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "full of energy and excitement:",
        "examples": [
          "a vibrant democracy/economy/market Ireland went from a vibrant economy to virtual collapse in the space of a decade.",
          "Any credible financial centre has to have a big futures market, so a vibrant futures exchange is an absolute necessity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vibrate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shake slightly and quickly, or to cause something to do this, in a way that is felt rather than seen or heard:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole station seemed to vibrate as the express train rushed through.",
          "His voice vibrated with anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a setting on an electronic device that causes it to vibrate when something happens, such as receiving a new message :",
        "examples": [
          "The show's about to start - I'm going to put my phone on vibrate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly backward and forward, or to cause something to shake:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Musical sounds are produced when the strings of the piano vibrate.",
          "[ I ] A thundering boom made the windows vibrate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vibrates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to shake slightly and quickly, or to cause something to do this, in a way that is felt rather than seen or heard:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole station seemed to vibrate as the express train rushed through.",
          "His voice vibrated with anger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a setting on an electronic device that causes it to vibrate when something happens, such as receiving a new message :",
        "examples": [
          "The show's about to start - I'm going to put my phone on vibrate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move quickly backward and forward, or to cause something to shake:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Musical sounds are produced when the strings of the piano vibrate.",
          "[ I ] A thundering boom made the windows vibrate."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vibrating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to shake slightly and quickly, or to cause something to do this, in a way that is felt rather than seen or heard:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole station seemed to vibrate as the express train rushed through.",
          "His voice vibrated with anger."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vibration": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continuous quick, slight shaking movement:",
        "examples": [
          "Vibrations were felt hundreds of miles from the centre of the earthquake.",
          "Aircraft manufacturers want to reduce vibration for the sake of safety."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vibrations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "continuous quick, slight shaking movement:",
        "examples": [
          "Vibrations were felt hundreds of miles from the centre of the earthquake.",
          "Aircraft manufacturers want to reduce vibration for the sake of safety."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vibrato": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a repeated slight shaking in a musical note, either when played on an instrument or sung, that gives a fuller sound to the note:",
        "examples": [
          "He sang the aria with a rich vibrato."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vibrator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that shakes slightly and quickly, held against the body to give sexual pleasure",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vibrators": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a device that shakes slightly and quickly, held against the body to give sexual pleasure",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vicar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a priest in the Church of England who is in charge of a church and the religious needs of people in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "We were married by our local vicar.",
          "[ as form of address ] Good evening, Vicar!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vicariously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a vicarious way (= experienced through the activities of other people, rather than by doing something yourself):",
        "examples": [
          "Some parents seem to live vicariously through their children.",
          "People like to vicariously experience that kind of danger."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you are vicariously responsible for a crime, you are legally responsible for it even though you did not do it yourself:",
        "examples": [
          "The owner of a motor vehicle is vicariously responsible for injuries even though he is not driving the car.",
          "An employer could be vicariously liable for acts of harassment committed by employees."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them:",
        "examples": [
          "the vice captain of the team",
          "a vice admiral"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a moral fault or weakness in someone's character:",
        "examples": [
          "Greed, pride, envy, and lust are considered to be vices.",
          "mainly humorous My one real vice (= bad habit) is chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "illegal and immoral activities, especially involving illegal sex, drugs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The chief of police said that he was committed to wiping out vice in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool with two parts that can be moved together by tightening a screw so that an object can be held firmly between them while it is being worked on:",
        "examples": [
          "Vices are often used to hold pieces of wood that are being cut or smoothed.",
          "Her hand tightened like a vice around his arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a moral fault or weakness in a person’s character:",
        "examples": [
          "His virtues far outnumber his vices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Vice is also immoral behavior.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as part of a title to show the rank of an officer or official of a company or organization, immediately below a president or chairperson:",
        "examples": [
          "a vice principal",
          "Vice Premier Zhu Rongji",
          "He served as vice chairman of the federal reserve.",
          "There are three vice presidents in that company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as part of a job title when someone has a position directly below the person in charge:",
        "examples": [
          "She was made a vice-president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vices": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them:",
        "examples": [
          "the vice captain of the team",
          "a vice admiral"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a moral fault or weakness in someone's character:",
        "examples": [
          "Greed, pride, envy, and lust are considered to be vices.",
          "mainly humorous My one real vice (= bad habit) is chocolate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "illegal and immoral activities, especially involving illegal sex, drugs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The chief of police said that he was committed to wiping out vice in the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tool with two parts that can be moved together by tightening a screw so that an object can be held firmly between them while it is being worked on:",
        "examples": [
          "Vices are often used to hold pieces of wood that are being cut or smoothed.",
          "Her hand tightened like a vice around his arm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a moral fault or weakness in a person’s character:",
        "examples": [
          "His virtues far outnumber his vices."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Vice is also immoral behavior.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as part of a title to show the rank of an officer or official of a company or organization, immediately below a president or chairperson:",
        "examples": [
          "a vice principal",
          "Vice Premier Zhu Rongji",
          "He served as vice chairman of the federal reserve.",
          "There are three vice presidents in that company."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used as part of a job title when someone has a position directly below the person in charge:",
        "examples": [
          "She was made a vice-president."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vicinity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the area around a place or where the speaker is :",
        "examples": [
          "There are several hotels in the immediate vicinity of the station.",
          "We could see that there were several open Wi-Fi networks in the vicinity.",
          "Anyone who happened to be in the vicinity could have been injured or killed."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the area immediately surrounding something:",
        "examples": [
          "There are many stores in the vicinity where she can shop.",
          "An area of low pressure off the southeast coast will keep some rain showers in the vicinity of the coastline."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vicious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Vicious people or actions show an intention or wish to hurt someone or something very badly:",
        "examples": [
          "a vicious thug",
          "a vicious dog",
          "The police said that this was one of the most vicious attacks they'd ever seen.",
          "He gave her a vicious look."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an object, condition, or remark that causes great physical or emotional pain:",
        "examples": [
          "a large collection of vicious medieval torture instruments",
          "a vicious lie/accusation/rumour",
          "I have a vicious headache."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an act) intending to hurt badly, or (of a person or animal) likely to be violent:",
        "examples": [
          "I don’t believe he is a vicious dog.",
          "The few who disagreed became the targets of vicious written attacks on the Internet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "viciously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is cruel and shows an intention to hurt or upset someone:",
        "examples": [
          "These articles viciously attack him as a man.",
          "His viciously funny play has become a modern classic."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a violent way that causes great pain:",
        "examples": [
          "He was viciously attacked and suffered head injuries."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "viciousness": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality or fact of being cruel and showing an intention to hurt or upset someone:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't think he expected the viciousness or nastiness of the book.",
          "They subject their opponents to hate campaigns of rare viciousness."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality or fact of being violent and causing great pain:",
        "examples": [
          "We weren't prepared for the ferocity and viciousness of the attack.",
          "It was a racist attack of shocking viciousness."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "victim": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that has been hurt, damaged, or killed or has suffered, either because of the actions of someone or something else, or because of illness or chance:",
        "examples": [
          "to provide financial aid to hurricane/flood, etc. victims",
          "victims of crime",
          "victim of The children are the innocent/helpless victims of the fighting.",
          "The new drug might help save the lives of cancer victims.",
          "We appear to have been the victims of a cruel practical joke.",
          "Our local hospital has become the latest victim of the cuts in government spending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be hurt, damaged, or killed because of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Sea turtles in this region often fall victim to the effects of pollution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has suffered the effects of violence or illness or bad luck:",
        "examples": [
          "an accident victim",
          "She’s just a victim of circumstances beyond her control."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "victimized": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone in an intentionally unfair way, especially because of their race, sex, beliefs, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He claimed he'd been victimized by the police.",
          "Nixon felt that he was being victimized by the media."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "victims": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone or something that has been hurt, damaged, or killed or has suffered, either because of the actions of someone or something else, or because of illness or chance:",
        "examples": [
          "to provide financial aid to hurricane/flood, etc. victims",
          "victims of crime",
          "victim of The children are the innocent/helpless victims of the fighting.",
          "The new drug might help save the lives of cancer victims.",
          "We appear to have been the victims of a cruel practical joke.",
          "Our local hospital has become the latest victim of the cuts in government spending."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be hurt, damaged, or killed because of something or someone:",
        "examples": [
          "Sea turtles in this region often fall victim to the effects of pollution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has suffered the effects of violence or illness or bad luck:",
        "examples": [
          "an accident victim",
          "She’s just a victim of circumstances beyond her control."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "victor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the winner of a game, competition, election, war, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The victor in/of the 1960 US presidential election was John F. Kennedy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the one who wins a competition, election, war, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The victor in the 1996 presidential election was Bill Clinton."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "victoria": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the southeast of Australia whose capital city is Melbourne",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of the Canadian province of British Columbia:",
        "examples": [
          "Victoria and Vancouver of BC are most likely the warmest cities in Canada during the winter season.",
          "I was headed across Canada to Victoria at the time, and had very limited money."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of the Seychelles, situated on the main island of Mahé:",
        "examples": [
          "Its capital and largest city, Victoria, lies 932 miles east of mainland Africa.",
          "There are two cathedrals in Victoria, Immaculate Conception Cathedral (Roman Catholic) and St Paul's Cathedral (Anglican)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in Roman mythology (= ancient stories), the goddess (= female god) of victory:",
        "examples": [
          "Victoria's symbols are wings and laurel."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "victorian": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "from or relating to the period of British history during the rule of Queen Victoria (1837-1901):",
        "examples": [
          "a Victorian house",
          "Charles Dickens is one of the best-known Victorian novelists."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Victorian ideas, beliefs, etc. are ones considered to be typical of the time when Queen Victoria was queen, such as a belief in strict moral and religious rules and in the importance of family life:",
        "examples": [
          "Victorian values",
          "His attitudes to sex were positively Victorian."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "from or belonging or relating to the state of Victoria",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who was alive while Queen Victoria was queen:",
        "examples": [
          "great Victorians"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the period 1837 to 1901, when Victoria was Queen of England",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A thing can be called Victorian if it was made during this period, or in the style of this period:",
        "examples": [
          "My great-grandparents had a huge Victorian house in Paris, Texas."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "victories": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you win a game, competition, election, war, etc. or the fact that you have won:",
        "examples": [
          "The Redskins opened the season by scoring a resounding/stunning/impressive 25–3 victory against/over Detroit.",
          "Grant won/achieved/gained a comfortable/easy victory against/over Cooper in yesterday's match.",
          "This result is a triumphant victory for democracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a run around a track or sports field that is made by a winner of a race or a team that has won a game",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or an example of winning a competition or war:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] A goal in the last half minute assured victory and the World Cup for the Mexicans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "victorious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having won a game, competition, election, war, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The victorious team were loudly cheered by their fans.",
          "The German player emerged victorious after a long five-hour match."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "victoriously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a victorious way (= having won a game, war, election, etc.):",
        "examples": [
          "We raised our fists in the air victoriously and hugged each other.",
          "\"We've beaten them!\" he shouted victoriously."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "victors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the winner of a game, competition, election, war, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The victor in/of the 1960 US presidential election was John F. Kennedy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the one who wins a competition, election, war, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The victor in the 1996 presidential election was Bill Clinton."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "victory": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you win a game, competition, election, war, etc. or the fact that you have won:",
        "examples": [
          "The Redskins opened the season by scoring a resounding/stunning/impressive 25–3 victory against/over Detroit.",
          "Grant won/achieved/gained a comfortable/easy victory against/over Cooper in yesterday's match.",
          "This result is a triumphant victory for democracy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a run around a track or sports field that is made by a winner of a race or a team that has won a game",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or an example of winning a competition or war:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] A goal in the last half minute assured victory and the World Cup for the Mexicans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "video": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a recording of moving pictures and sound, especially as a digital file, DVD, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "My new laptop handles video really well.",
          "People can upload videos of their pets to this website.",
          "We had a video made of our wedding.",
          "The series is now available on video."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short film made to go with a popular song:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you seen the video for \"Crazy in Love\"?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "using video:",
        "examples": [
          "a video recording"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with or used in the showing of moving pictures by television:",
        "examples": [
          "video frequencies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record a programme from the television, or to use a video camera to film an event:",
        "examples": [
          "We videoed the school concert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of recorded images which are shown on television or viewed on a screen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] digital video",
          "[ U ] The system transmits voice, data, and video between soldiers and command centers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A video is also a videotape:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We watched two videos – both new films."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic recording of moving images, for example a film or TV programme:",
        "examples": [
          "We were watching a video on YouTube.",
          "Users can download free video clips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system used for electronically recording moving images:",
        "examples": [
          "The website uses video to enhance learning.",
          "video link/footage Speaking on a video link from Washington, the Treasury Secretary said the US economy was well positioned for economic growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine for recording television programmes or showing videos",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record moving images electronically:",
        "examples": [
          "The course was videoed for training purposes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "videos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a recording of moving pictures and sound, especially as a digital file, DVD, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "My new laptop handles video really well.",
          "People can upload videos of their pets to this website.",
          "We had a video made of our wedding.",
          "The series is now available on video."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a short film made to go with a popular song:",
        "examples": [
          "Have you seen the video for \"Crazy in Love\"?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "using video:",
        "examples": [
          "a video recording"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "connected with or used in the showing of moving pictures by television:",
        "examples": [
          "video frequencies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record a programme from the television, or to use a video camera to film an event:",
        "examples": [
          "We videoed the school concert."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a series of recorded images which are shown on television or viewed on a screen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] digital video",
          "[ U ] The system transmits voice, data, and video between soldiers and command centers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A video is also a videotape:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] We watched two videos – both new films."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic recording of moving images, for example a film or TV programme:",
        "examples": [
          "We were watching a video on YouTube.",
          "Users can download free video clips."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system used for electronically recording moving images:",
        "examples": [
          "The website uses video to enhance learning.",
          "video link/footage Speaking on a video link from Washington, the Treasury Secretary said the US economy was well positioned for economic growth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a machine for recording television programmes or showing videos",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record moving images electronically:",
        "examples": [
          "The course was videoed for training purposes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "videotape": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "special magnetic tape used for recording moving pictures and sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "They had captured the whole thing on videotape."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record a film, television programme, or event on videotape",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, narrow, magnetic strip inside a rectangular plastic container which records sounds and moving images that can be heard and seen on a television, or a recording of images and sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "I bought the videotape of \"Jurassic Park\" for the kids.",
          "He watches videotapes of his performances so he can see what needs work."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "videotaped": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to record a film, television programme, or event on videotape",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vie": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to compete with other people to achieve or get something:",
        "examples": [
          "Six candidates are currently vying for the Democratic presidential nomination.",
          "The two older children tend to vie with the younger one for their mother's attention.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] The two groups of scientists are vying to get funding for their research projects."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to compete:",
        "examples": [
          "Several companies are vying for the contract to build the new hospital."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vienna": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the capital city of Austria, situated in the northeastern part of the country",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vietnam": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country in Southeast Asia",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vietnamese": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "belonging to or relating to Vietnam, its people, or its language",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person from Vietnam",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the main language spoken in Vietnam",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "view": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an opinion, belief, or idea, or a way of thinking about something:",
        "examples": [
          "view about/on Do you have any views about/on what we should do now?",
          "in your view In my view, her criticisms were completely justified.",
          "[ + that ] It's my view that the price is much too high.",
          "have/hold/share/take the view that Many people have/hold/share/take the view that children should not be physically punished.",
          "make your views known Everyone will have a chance to make their views known at the meeting.",
          "exchange of views We had a friendly exchange of views (= discussion).",
          "take a dim/poor view of I take a very dim/poor view of this kind of behaviour (= think that this type of behaviour is unacceptable)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of thinking about the world:",
        "examples": [
          "Our world view is quite different from that of writers in the fourth century BC."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what you can see from a particular place, or the ability to see from a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "view from The view from the top of the mountain is breathtaking/magnificent/spectacular.",
          "afford a view The rooftop restaurant affords a panoramic view (= allows you to see a wide area) across the bay.",
          "block/obstruct someone’s view of something Don't stand in front of me - you're blocking/obstructing my view of the stage.",
          "come into view The cloud lifted, and the tops of the mountains suddenly came into view (= could be seen).",
          "from/out of view She turned a corner, and disappeared from view/out of view."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture of a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "He paints rural views (= pictures of the countryside)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a particular group of people can see an exhibition, film, etc. before the public are able to see it:",
        "examples": [
          "private view She went to a lot of receptions, private views, book launches, first night parties, and movie premières.",
          "He said he had met her at the private view of that year's Royal Academy Summer Exhibition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "close enough to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "I always make sure I keep the children in view whenever we're in a public place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is on view, it is arranged so that it can be seen by the public:",
        "examples": [
          "on view to The plans for the new road will soon be on view to the public in the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular opinion or way of thinking about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "A reporter asked the minister how he viewed recent events.",
          "be viewed as She is viewed as a strong candidate for the job.",
          "view something with something We view these latest developments with concern/suspicion/satisfaction.",
          "view something from an angle If we view the problem from a different angle, a solution may become more obvious.",
          "How do you view your prospects/chances (= what do you consider your chances to be) in tomorrow's race?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch or look at something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a special area at the airport where you can view aircraft taking off and landing.",
          "The extent of the flooding can only be fully appreciated when viewed from the air.",
          "The benefit concert was viewed by millions on NBC.",
          "To learn more, view the relevant pages on the website.",
          "I jotted down a few notes while I was viewing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look around a house or other property because you are thinking of buying it:",
        "examples": [
          "We have two people coming to view the house this afternoon.",
          "When viewing properties, always take someone with you.",
          "Always view a second time before making an offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what you can see from a particular place, or the ability to see from a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She turned a corner and disappeared from view.",
          "[ C ] Our room had spectacular views of the mountains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of looking at something; an opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s our view that it’s time we did something and stopped just talking!",
          "He takes a pessimistic view of our chances of success.",
          "The meeting was an opportunity for the two leaders to exchange views."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at or consider something:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you view your chances of getting that job?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "viewed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular opinion or way of thinking about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "A reporter asked the minister how he viewed recent events.",
          "be viewed as She is viewed as a strong candidate for the job.",
          "view something with something We view these latest developments with concern/suspicion/satisfaction.",
          "view something from an angle If we view the problem from a different angle, a solution may become more obvious.",
          "How do you view your prospects/chances (= what do you consider your chances to be) in tomorrow's race?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch or look at something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a special area at the airport where you can view aircraft taking off and landing.",
          "The extent of the flooding can only be fully appreciated when viewed from the air.",
          "The benefit concert was viewed by millions on NBC.",
          "To learn more, view the relevant pages on the website.",
          "I jotted down a few notes while I was viewing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look around a house or other property because you are thinking of buying it:",
        "examples": [
          "We have two people coming to view the house this afternoon.",
          "When viewing properties, always take someone with you.",
          "Always view a second time before making an offer."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "viewer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who watches something, especially television:",
        "examples": [
          "Millions of viewers will be glued to their sets for this match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for looking at slides (= photographs on small pieces of film)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who watches a particular TV broadcast or series of broadcasts, esp. regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "Millions of viewers watch the Super Bowl on TV every year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who watches a television programme:",
        "examples": [
          "The ads were designed to appeal to viewers of home improvement shows.",
          "attract/bring in/draw viewers The first episode attracted almost 20 million viewers.",
          "television/TV viewers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment or software that allows you to look at images:",
        "examples": [
          "a picture/photo viewer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "viewers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who watches something, especially television:",
        "examples": [
          "Millions of viewers will be glued to their sets for this match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a device for looking at slides (= photographs on small pieces of film)",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who watches a particular TV broadcast or series of broadcasts, esp. regularly:",
        "examples": [
          "Millions of viewers watch the Super Bowl on TV every year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who watches a television programme:",
        "examples": [
          "The ads were designed to appeal to viewers of home improvement shows.",
          "attract/bring in/draw viewers The first episode attracted almost 20 million viewers.",
          "television/TV viewers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of equipment or software that allows you to look at images:",
        "examples": [
          "a picture/photo viewer"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "viewing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act or experience of looking at something:",
        "examples": [
          "viewing of There is security in place to prevent unauthorized viewing of any files.",
          "A platform gives easy aerial viewing of the gorilla enclosure.",
          "uncomfortable viewing His artworks, which deal with difficult topics, make uncomfortable viewing (= the experience of looking at them is difficult).",
          "public viewing People gazed at the sky through telescopes during a public viewing session at the planetarium last week."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act or experience of watching a TV show, film, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "essential viewing For fans of rock music, this documentary is essential viewing.",
          "compulsive viewing The series was heart-breaking but I found it compulsive viewing (= I could not stop watching it).",
          "compulsory viewing First broadcast in February 1978, the show was compulsory viewing for a whole generation of teenagers (= they all wanted to watch it).",
          "family viewing The show really wasn't suitable for family viewing.",
          "viewing figures Viewing figures (= the number of people watching) for the show were very low.",
          "viewing habits I realized we needed to change our family's viewing habits",
          "Only a true movie classic can withstand many repeat viewings."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of going to look around a house or other property because you may want to buy it:",
        "examples": [
          "Viewing of the house is strictly by appointment only.",
          "The estate agent said that someone always accompanied clients to viewings.",
          "We have had nearly twenty viewings but no one has made an offer yet.",
          "arrange a viewing If you are satisfied a property fits your search brief, the next step is to arrange a viewing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of looking at the body of someone who has died, or the public occasion when people do this:",
        "examples": [
          "The viewing of the body is considered an important part of the grieving process in many cultures.",
          "Last year my grandmother on my father's side passed away and I attended the viewing.",
          "public viewing During the Soviet era, public viewings of dead leaders could last for days.",
          "Her body will lie in repose at the cathedral, with a public viewing Friday and Saturday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a particular group of people can see an exhibition, film, etc. before the public are able to see it:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be a viewing of his work in the new exhibition space, by invitation only.",
          "private viewing We've been invited to a private viewing, before the exhibition opens."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "viewpoint": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a place from where a person can look at something, especially at an area of natural beauty:",
        "examples": [
          "The viewpoint by the side of the road gave us a stunning panorama of the whole valley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a point of view",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "views": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an opinion, belief, or idea, or a way of thinking about something:",
        "examples": [
          "view about/on Do you have any views about/on what we should do now?",
          "in your view In my view, her criticisms were completely justified.",
          "[ + that ] It's my view that the price is much too high.",
          "have/hold/share/take the view that Many people have/hold/share/take the view that children should not be physically punished.",
          "make your views known Everyone will have a chance to make their views known at the meeting.",
          "exchange of views We had a friendly exchange of views (= discussion).",
          "take a dim/poor view of I take a very dim/poor view of this kind of behaviour (= think that this type of behaviour is unacceptable)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of thinking about the world:",
        "examples": [
          "Our world view is quite different from that of writers in the fourth century BC."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what you can see from a particular place, or the ability to see from a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "view from The view from the top of the mountain is breathtaking/magnificent/spectacular.",
          "afford a view The rooftop restaurant affords a panoramic view (= allows you to see a wide area) across the bay.",
          "block/obstruct someone’s view of something Don't stand in front of me - you're blocking/obstructing my view of the stage.",
          "come into view The cloud lifted, and the tops of the mountains suddenly came into view (= could be seen).",
          "from/out of view She turned a corner, and disappeared from view/out of view."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a picture of a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "He paints rural views (= pictures of the countryside)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when a particular group of people can see an exhibition, film, etc. before the public are able to see it:",
        "examples": [
          "private view She went to a lot of receptions, private views, book launches, first night parties, and movie premières.",
          "He said he had met her at the private view of that year's Royal Academy Summer Exhibition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "close enough to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "I always make sure I keep the children in view whenever we're in a public place."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something is on view, it is arranged so that it can be seen by the public:",
        "examples": [
          "on view to The plans for the new road will soon be on view to the public in the library."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have a particular opinion or way of thinking about someone or something:",
        "examples": [
          "A reporter asked the minister how he viewed recent events.",
          "be viewed as She is viewed as a strong candidate for the job.",
          "view something with something We view these latest developments with concern/suspicion/satisfaction.",
          "view something from an angle If we view the problem from a different angle, a solution may become more obvious.",
          "How do you view your prospects/chances (= what do you consider your chances to be) in tomorrow's race?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to watch or look at something:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a special area at the airport where you can view aircraft taking off and landing.",
          "The extent of the flooding can only be fully appreciated when viewed from the air.",
          "The benefit concert was viewed by millions on NBC.",
          "To learn more, view the relevant pages on the website.",
          "I jotted down a few notes while I was viewing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look around a house or other property because you are thinking of buying it:",
        "examples": [
          "We have two people coming to view the house this afternoon.",
          "When viewing properties, always take someone with you.",
          "Always view a second time before making an offer."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "what you can see from a particular place, or the ability to see from a particular place:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] She turned a corner and disappeared from view.",
          "[ C ] Our room had spectacular views of the mountains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of looking at something; an opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "It’s our view that it’s time we did something and stopped just talking!",
          "He takes a pessimistic view of our chances of success.",
          "The meeting was an opportunity for the two leaders to exchange views."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to look at or consider something:",
        "examples": [
          "How do you view your chances of getting that job?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vigil": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an act of staying awake, especially at night, in order to be with a person who is very ill or dying, or to make a protest, or to pray:",
        "examples": [
          "His parents kept vigil beside his bed for weeks before he died.",
          "Supporters of the peace movement held an all-night candlelit vigil outside the cathedral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of staying awake to be with someone who is ill or to call public attention to something:",
        "examples": [
          "The boy’s parents kept a long vigil in his hospital room.",
          "A candlelight vigil on the steps of the courthouse was held to protest the verdict in this trial."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vigilance": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "more careful attention, especially in order to notice possible danger:",
        "examples": [
          "The police said that it was thanks to the vigilance of a neighbour that the fire was discovered before it could spread."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vigilant": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "always being careful to notice things, especially possible danger:",
        "examples": [
          "Following the bomb scare at the airport, the staff have been warned to be extra vigilant."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "being very careful to notice things, esp. signs of danger:",
        "examples": [
          "Security personnel need to be more vigilant in checking bags and packages."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vigilante": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who tries in an unofficial way to prevent crime, or to catch and punish someone who has committed a crime, especially because they do not think that official organizations, such as the police, are controlling crime effectively. Vigilantes usually join together to form groups.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who forces obedience to the law without legal authority to do so, or a member of a group that decides to force obedience to the law without official authority",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vigilantes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who tries in an unofficial way to prevent crime, or to catch and punish someone who has committed a crime, especially because they do not think that official organizations, such as the police, are controlling crime effectively. Vigilantes usually join together to form groups.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who forces obedience to the law without legal authority to do so, or a member of a group that decides to force obedience to the law without official authority",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vigor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strength, energy, or enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "They went to work with youthful vigor and enthusiasm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strength of thought, opinion, expression, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave his side of the story with vigor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strength, energy, or enthusiasm:",
        "examples": [
          "After vacation, she returned to work with renewed vigor."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vigorous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very forceful or energetic:",
        "examples": [
          "a vigorous debate",
          "There has been vigorous opposition to the proposals for a new road.",
          "He takes plenty of vigorous exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "healthy and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "Cutting the bush back in the autumn will help promote vigorous growth in the spring."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vigorously": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is very forceful or energetic:",
        "examples": [
          "Environmentalists and local government officials have vigorously opposed the project.",
          "He vigorously denied the accusations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is healthy and strong:",
        "examples": [
          "Keep cutting the grass for as long as it grows vigorously.",
          "Plants have to compete with the vigorously growing weeds for light, water, and nutrients."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "viking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person belonging to a race of Scandinavian people who travelled by sea and attacked parts of northern and southern Europe between the 8th and the 11th centuries, often staying to live in places they travelled to",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vikings": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person belonging to a race of Scandinavian people who travelled by sea and attacked parts of northern and southern Europe between the 8th and the 11th centuries, often staying to live in places they travelled to",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unpleasant, immoral, and unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "This vile policy of ethnic cleansing must be stopped."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "This cheese smells vile.",
          "He's in a vile mood/temper today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "evil or disgusting:",
        "examples": [
          "He responded with the vilest language imaginable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Vile also means very bad or unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a vile mood/temper"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "villa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a house, usually in the countryside or near the sea, especially in southern Europe, and often one that people can rent for a holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a villa in Spain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large house, usually in a rural area or near the sea",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "village": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of houses and other buildings that is smaller than a town, usually in the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "a fishing village",
          "a mountain village",
          "a village shop",
          "a village green (= an area of grass in the middle of a village)",
          "Many people come from the outlying/surrounding villages to work in the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people who live in a village:",
        "examples": [
          "The village is/are campaigning for a by-pass to be built."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of houses, stores, and other buildings which is smaller than a town:",
        "examples": [
          "We live just outside the village of Larchmont."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A village is also the people who live in a village:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole village came out for the parade."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "villager": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in a village",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in a village",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "villagers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in a village",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who lives in a village",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "villages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a group of houses and other buildings that is smaller than a town, usually in the countryside:",
        "examples": [
          "a fishing village",
          "a mountain village",
          "a village shop",
          "a village green (= an area of grass in the middle of a village)",
          "Many people come from the outlying/surrounding villages to work in the town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the people who live in a village:",
        "examples": [
          "The village is/are campaigning for a by-pass to be built."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of houses, stores, and other buildings which is smaller than a town:",
        "examples": [
          "We live just outside the village of Larchmont."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A village is also the people who live in a village:",
        "examples": [
          "The whole village came out for the parade."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "villain": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bad person who harms other people or breaks the law:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people believe that Richard III was not the villain he is generally thought to have been.",
          "He's either a hero or a villain, depending on your point of view."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a criminal:",
        "examples": [
          "Bert's just a small-time villain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a character in a book, play, film, etc. who harms other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He made his reputation as an actor playing villains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone considered harmful or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "We've always been told that cholesterol was a major cause of heart disease but, actually, saturated fat is the worst villain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bad person who harms other people or breaks the law, or a cruel or evil character in a book, play, or film:",
        "examples": [
          "In her version of the story, Hoover emerges as the villain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "villainous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A villainous person or an action is evil:",
        "examples": [
          "a villainous dictator"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "villains": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a bad person who harms other people or breaks the law:",
        "examples": [
          "Some people believe that Richard III was not the villain he is generally thought to have been.",
          "He's either a hero or a villain, depending on your point of view."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a criminal:",
        "examples": [
          "Bert's just a small-time villain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a character in a book, play, film, etc. who harms other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He made his reputation as an actor playing villains."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something or someone considered harmful or dangerous:",
        "examples": [
          "We've always been told that cholesterol was a major cause of heart disease but, actually, saturated fat is the worst villain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bad person who harms other people or breaks the law, or a cruel or evil character in a book, play, or film:",
        "examples": [
          "In her version of the story, Hoover emerges as the villain."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "villainy": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "evil behaviour :",
        "examples": [
          "Little does he realise what villainy and treachery lurk in the little town.",
          "His real villainy lay in his attitude to women."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "villas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a house, usually in the countryside or near the sea, especially in southern Europe, and often one that people can rent for a holiday:",
        "examples": [
          "They have a villa in Spain."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large house, usually in a rural area or near the sea",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vinaigrette": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a liquid mixture containing oil, vinegar, herbs, and sometimes other types of food, that is put on salads to give flavour to them:",
        "examples": [
          "Make your own vinaigrette using 2/3 vinegar and 1/3 oil, whisking in a spoonful of French mustard.",
          "For vinaigrette, mix mustard and sugar, slowly add oil and then vinegar, and as much chopped basil as you like.",
          "Nut oil vinaigrettes are delicious served as a warm dressing for salads.",
          "Finally drizzle a little vinaigrette dressing over the salad.",
          "Mix the chopped parsley, garlic, olive oil, chopped anchovies and vinegar to make a vinaigrette sauce."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sauce made from oil and vinegar, used esp. on salad",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vindication": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the fact of proving that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong:",
        "examples": [
          "The army's victory is being seen as (a) vindication of their tactics.",
          "He claimed the vote was a vindication of his policies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of proving that someone is not guilty or is free from blame, after other people have blamed them:",
        "examples": [
          "The man wrongly accused of the murder is finally able to savour his vindication.",
          "I look forward to a complete vindication in court."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vindictive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or showing a wish to harm someone because you think that they harmed you; unwilling to forgive:",
        "examples": [
          "In the movie \"Cape Fear\", a lawyer's family is threatened by a vindictive former prisoner."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having or showing a desire to harm someone because you think that the person has harmed you; unwilling to forgive:",
        "examples": [
          "She was immature, spiteful, even vindictive at times."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vine": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the climbing plant that produces grapes as its fruit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any type of plant that climbs or grows along the ground and has twisting stems:",
        "examples": [
          "Ivy is a type of vine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of plant that climbs or grows along the ground and has a twisting stem:",
        "examples": [
          "a grape vine",
          "pea vines"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vinegar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a sharp-tasting liquid, made especially from sour wine, malt, or cider, that is used to add flavour to or to preserve food:",
        "examples": [
          "wine vinegar",
          "Would you like oil and vinegar on your salad?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a strong-tasting liquid made esp. from fermented (= chemically changed) wine, apple juice, etc., that is used for flavoring or preserving food:",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like oil and vinegar on your salad?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vines": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the climbing plant that produces grapes as its fruit",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "any type of plant that climbs or grows along the ground and has twisting stems:",
        "examples": [
          "Ivy is a type of vine."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of plant that climbs or grows along the ground and has a twisting stem:",
        "examples": [
          "a grape vine",
          "pea vines"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vineyard": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of land on which vines are grown",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of land on which grapevines are grown (= plants that produce small round fruits used for making wine)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vino": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "informal for",
        "examples": [
          "Would you like a drop more vino?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vintage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "produced in the past, and typical of the period in which it was made:",
        "examples": [
          "a vintage plane",
          "a vintage comic book"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe clothing, jewellery, etc. that is not new, especially when it is a good example of a style from the past:",
        "examples": [
          "She loves buying vintage clothing.",
          "The actress turned up at the Oscars in a classic vintage dress.",
          "To be called vintage the piece should strongly reflect styles and trends associated with that era."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "of high quality and lasting value, or showing the best and most typical characteristics of a particular type of thing:",
        "examples": [
          "This film is vintage Disney.",
          "It has not been a vintage year for the club (= it has not been very successful).",
          "His performance was not vintage, but it was capable enough."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Vintage wine is of high quality and was made in a particular year and can be kept for several years in order to improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "vintage champagne/port/claret"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the wine made in a particular year, or a particular year in which wine has been made:",
        "examples": [
          "The 1983 vintage was one of the best.",
          "What vintage is this wine? (= In what year was it made?)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a group of things that were produced, or a group of people who were active, during the same particular period:",
        "examples": [
          "Cars of recent vintage may not need inspection.",
          "You and I are of the same vintage, so we remember this."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "clothing, jewellery, etc. that is not new, especially when it is a good example of a style from the past:",
        "examples": [
          "I tend to wear vintage but I have a few new designer pieces.",
          "If you want a more interesting watch, consider buying vintage."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the wine made in a particular year, or a particular year in which wine was made",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of something old) of high quality and lasting value, or showing the best characteristics typical of the person who created it:",
        "examples": [
          "a vintage pistol/airplane/car",
          "\"Sophisticated Lady\" is vintage Duke Ellington."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used but of good quality:",
        "examples": [
          "vintage clothing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of wine) of high quality that was made in a particular year, and that can be kept for several years in order to improve it:",
        "examples": [
          "vintage champagne"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vinyl": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "strong plastic that can be bent, used for making floor coverings, furniture, clothing, etc., or (especially in the past) records",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "records, as a way of recording and listening to music:",
        "examples": [
          "Today's music lovers growing up with iPods may never know the sound of vinyl."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strong plastic that can be bent and that is used to make floors, furniture, clothing, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "vinyl flooring/upholstery",
          "a vinyl raincoat"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "viola": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wooden musical instrument with four strings, held against the shoulder and played by moving a bow across the strings. It is slightly larger than the violin.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a wooden musical instrument with four strings, slightly larger than a violin, which a player holds against his or her neck and plays with a bow (= stick with hairs attached to it), or this type of instrument generally",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "violate": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to break or act against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or something that should be treated with respect:",
        "examples": [
          "They were charged with violating federal law.",
          "It seems that the troops deliberately violated the ceasefire agreement.",
          "The doctor has been accused of violating professional ethics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go, especially forcefully, into a place or situation which should be treated with respect and in which you are not wanted or not expected to be:",
        "examples": [
          "The fishermen claimed that ships from another country had violated their territorial waters.",
          "Questions of this kind violate my privacy and I am not willing to answer them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rape someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She said that she had been treated so roughly by the hospital staff that she felt violated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break or act against something such as a law, agreement, or principle, or to not respect something that should be treated with respect:",
        "examples": [
          "The planes appear to have deliberately violated the cease-fire agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who violates a place or situation goes where he or she is not wanted or does something the person should not do:",
        "examples": [
          "Questions of this kind violate my privacy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break a law, agreement, rule etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They were charged with violating federal law.",
          "The CEO has been accused of violating professional ethics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a way that does not show respect for an important principle:",
        "examples": [
          "Questions of this kind violate my privacy, and I am not willing to answer them.",
          "It is important that we do not violate the customer's trust."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "violated": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break or act against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or something that should be treated with respect:",
        "examples": [
          "They were charged with violating federal law.",
          "It seems that the troops deliberately violated the ceasefire agreement.",
          "The doctor has been accused of violating professional ethics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go, especially forcefully, into a place or situation which should be treated with respect and in which you are not wanted or not expected to be:",
        "examples": [
          "The fishermen claimed that ships from another country had violated their territorial waters.",
          "Questions of this kind violate my privacy and I am not willing to answer them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rape someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She said that she had been treated so roughly by the hospital staff that she felt violated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "violates": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to break or act against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or something that should be treated with respect:",
        "examples": [
          "They were charged with violating federal law.",
          "It seems that the troops deliberately violated the ceasefire agreement.",
          "The doctor has been accused of violating professional ethics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go, especially forcefully, into a place or situation which should be treated with respect and in which you are not wanted or not expected to be:",
        "examples": [
          "The fishermen claimed that ships from another country had violated their territorial waters.",
          "Questions of this kind violate my privacy and I am not willing to answer them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rape someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She said that she had been treated so roughly by the hospital staff that she felt violated."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break or act against something such as a law, agreement, or principle, or to not respect something that should be treated with respect:",
        "examples": [
          "The planes appear to have deliberately violated the cease-fire agreement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A person who violates a place or situation goes where he or she is not wanted or does something the person should not do:",
        "examples": [
          "Questions of this kind violate my privacy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break a law, agreement, rule etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "They were charged with violating federal law.",
          "The CEO has been accused of violating professional ethics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to act in a way that does not show respect for an important principle:",
        "examples": [
          "Questions of this kind violate my privacy, and I am not willing to answer them.",
          "It is important that we do not violate the customer's trust."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "violating": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to break or act against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or something that should be treated with respect:",
        "examples": [
          "They were charged with violating federal law.",
          "It seems that the troops deliberately violated the ceasefire agreement.",
          "The doctor has been accused of violating professional ethics."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go, especially forcefully, into a place or situation which should be treated with respect and in which you are not wanted or not expected to be:",
        "examples": [
          "The fishermen claimed that ships from another country had violated their territorial waters.",
          "Questions of this kind violate my privacy and I am not willing to answer them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rape someone:",
        "examples": [
          "She said that she had been treated so roughly by the hospital staff that she felt violated."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "violation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an action that breaks or acts against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or something that should be treated with respect:",
        "examples": [
          "violation of He claimed that the way he'd been treated was a gross violation of his civil/constitutional/human rights.",
          "The takeover of the embassy constitutes a flagrant/blatant violation of international law.",
          "in violation of It was clear that they had not acted in violation of the rules.",
          "code violation The school is upgrading its alarms and correcting other fire code violations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act that is against the rules of a sport, that is less serious than a foul:",
        "examples": [
          "She was given a point penalty for a second code violation, handing the semi-final match to her opponent.",
          "Some people dismiss violations as simply bending the rules in a friendly match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that breaks a law, agreement, rule, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The first violation can result in a $150 fine.",
          "a violation of sth Unpaid overtime is a violation of corporate policy.",
          "in violation of sth It was clear that they had acted in violation of the rules.",
          "a traffic/probation/safety violation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that does not show respect for an important principle:",
        "examples": [
          "a violation of sth He said the leaked report was a violation of the confidentiality of the investigation.",
          "The black market for body organs is a violation of human dignity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "violations": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an action that breaks or acts against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or something that should be treated with respect:",
        "examples": [
          "violation of He claimed that the way he'd been treated was a gross violation of his civil/constitutional/human rights.",
          "The takeover of the embassy constitutes a flagrant/blatant violation of international law.",
          "in violation of It was clear that they had not acted in violation of the rules.",
          "code violation The school is upgrading its alarms and correcting other fire code violations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act that is against the rules of a sport, that is less serious than a foul:",
        "examples": [
          "She was given a point penalty for a second code violation, handing the semi-final match to her opponent.",
          "Some people dismiss violations as simply bending the rules in a friendly match."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that breaks a law, agreement, rule, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The first violation can result in a $150 fine.",
          "a violation of sth Unpaid overtime is a violation of corporate policy.",
          "in violation of sth It was clear that they had acted in violation of the rules.",
          "a traffic/probation/safety violation"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an action that does not show respect for an important principle:",
        "examples": [
          "a violation of sth He said the leaked report was a violation of the confidentiality of the investigation.",
          "The black market for body organs is a violation of human dignity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "violator": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that acts against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or something that should be treated with respect:",
        "examples": [
          "The regime is one of the worst violators of human rights in the world.",
          "More than one-third of New Mexico's prison admissions are parole violators."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who rapes another person:",
        "examples": [
          "He would not let his mother's violator escape punishment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who breaks a law:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a No Trespassing sign that read \"Violators will be Prosecuted.\"",
          "A visa ban has been put in place against any human-rights violators.",
          "an immigration/parole/probation violator",
          "a traffic/parking violator",
          "a first-time/habitual/repeat violator"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "violence": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "actions that are intended or likely to hurt people or cause damage:",
        "examples": [
          "act of violence It seems that the attack was a gratuitous/random/mindless act of violence.",
          "outbreak/eruption of violence The recent outbreak/eruption of racial violence in the area is very troubling.",
          "violence against The report documents the staggering amount of domestic violence against women."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extreme force:",
        "examples": [
          "violence of We were all surprised at the violence of his anger/rage.",
          "The storm turned out to be one of unexpected violence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "actions that are intended or likely to hurt people or cause damage:",
        "examples": [
          "racial/ethnic/domestic violence",
          "She was concerned about the amount of violence on television.",
          "The storm turned out to be one of unexpected violence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "violent": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "using force to hurt or attack:",
        "examples": [
          "He yells a lot but I don't think he's ever been physically violent towards her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe a situation or event in which people are hurt or killed:",
        "examples": [
          "a violent crime",
          "There was a violent clash/confrontation between rival supporters after the match.",
          "The more violent scenes in the film were cut when it was shown on television.",
          "Her family is still trying to come to terms with her violent death (= death caused suddenly and unexpectedly by the use of physical force, especially murder)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "sudden and powerful:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a violent temper.",
          "violent thunderstorms",
          "The speaker launched into a violent attack on (= spoke forcefully against) the president's policies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A violent colour is extremely or unpleasantly bright:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing a violent pink sweater and orange trousers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using or involving force to hurt or attack:",
        "examples": [
          "violent crime",
          "The police are concerned about the possibility of violent behavior at the demonstration."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A violent death is one that is caused suddenly and unexpectedly by the use of physical force, esp. murder.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Violent can mean very strong:",
        "examples": [
          "a violent explosion"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A violent person or attitude is one that expresses great anger.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "violently": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a forceful way that causes people to be hurt:",
        "examples": [
          "He claimed to have been violently assaulted while in detention."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strongly or extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "She violently disagreed with what we said.",
          "He was violently sick (= he vomited a lot)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a forceful way that causes people to be hurt",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Violently can mean strongly or extremely:",
        "examples": [
          "They are violently opposed to the plans."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "violet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a bluish-purple colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small plant with pleasant-smelling purple, blue, or white flowers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bluish-purple colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) a color that is between blue and purple:",
        "examples": [
          "violet ink",
          "[ U ] Violet is too dark for the walls of this room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small plant with pleasant-smelling purple, blue, or white flowers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "violets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having a bluish-purple colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small plant with pleasant-smelling purple, blue, or white flowers",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a bluish-purple colour",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of) a color that is between blue and purple:",
        "examples": [
          "violet ink",
          "[ U ] Violet is too dark for the walls of this room."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small plant with pleasant-smelling purple, blue, or white flowers",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "violin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wooden musical instrument with four strings that is held against the neck and played by moving a bow across the strings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, wooden musical instrument with four strings that a player holds against his or her neck and plays with a bow (= stick with hairs attached to it), or this type of instrument generally",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "violinist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who plays a violin",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "violins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a wooden musical instrument with four strings that is held against the neck and played by moving a bow across the strings",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, wooden musical instrument with four strings that a player holds against his or her neck and plays with a bow (= stick with hairs attached to it), or this type of instrument generally",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vip": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very important person; a person who is treated better than ordinary people because they are famous or influential (= they have a lot of influence) in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "They were in the VIP lounge at the airport.",
          "We were given the full VIP treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for very important person (= a person who is treated better than ordinary people because of being famous or influential in some way):",
        "examples": [
          "We were given the full VIP treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for very important person: someone treated better than others in a particular situation because they are famous or have a lot of influence:",
        "examples": [
          "The police officer escorted the president and several other VIPs inside.",
          "They were in the VIP lounge at the airport.",
          "We were given the full VIP treatment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "viper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small poisonous snake",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very unpleasant person who you cannot trust:",
        "examples": [
          "When I started my new job, I didn't realize that I was walking into a nest of vipers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, poisonous snake:",
        "examples": [
          "The vipers slithered and hissed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vipers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small poisonous snake",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very unpleasant person who you cannot trust:",
        "examples": [
          "When I started my new job, I didn't realize that I was walking into a nest of vipers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, poisonous snake:",
        "examples": [
          "The vipers slithered and hissed."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vips": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very important person; a person who is treated better than ordinary people because they are famous or influential (= they have a lot of influence) in some way:",
        "examples": [
          "They were in the VIP lounge at the airport.",
          "We were given the full VIP treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for very important person (= a person who is treated better than ordinary people because of being famous or influential in some way):",
        "examples": [
          "We were given the full VIP treatment."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for very important person: someone treated better than others in a particular situation because they are famous or have a lot of influence:",
        "examples": [
          "The police officer escorted the president and several other VIPs inside.",
          "They were in the VIP lounge at the airport.",
          "We were given the full VIP treatment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "viral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "caused by a virus:",
        "examples": [
          "viral infections"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that quickly becomes very popular or well known by being published on the internet or sent from person to person by email, phone, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "Here's a list of the top ten viral videos this week.",
          "Within days the film clip went viral."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or caused by a virus",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "spreading or becoming popular very quickly through communication from one person to another, especially on the internet:",
        "examples": [
          "viral ad/advertising In the future, he predicts, viral ads will offer even more participation.",
          "All their clever targeted viral campaigning may ultimately be less effective than good old mass marketing.",
          "From viral video to text-message campaigns and avatar sales reps, futuristic marketing tools are quickly becoming commonplace."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become very popular very quickly:",
        "examples": [
          "There's no surefire way to make a given video go viral, even if it features a celebrity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "virgin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has never had sex:",
        "examples": [
          "She remained a virgin until she was over thirty.",
          "Do you think he's still a virgin?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with no experience of a particular activity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A virgin forest or area of land has not yet been cultivated (= used to grow crops) or used by people:",
        "examples": [
          "The railway is being extended into areas of virgin forest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Virgin oil, especially olive oil, is made directly from pressing the fruit, rather than by using heat:",
        "examples": [
          "extra virgin olive oil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pure and not spoiled, especially when describing something white:",
        "examples": [
          "a virgin sheet of paper (= one not written on)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "never having had sex:",
        "examples": [
          "a virgin bride"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has never had sex",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Virgin can be used of forests and areas of land that have not yet been cultivated or used by people:",
        "examples": [
          "a virgin forest",
          "Antarctica is virgin territory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "virginia": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a state in the southeastern US, whose capital city is Richmond:",
        "examples": [
          "He met with local leaders from northern Virginia.",
          "The train links Virginia with Florida."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "virginity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the state of never having had sex:",
        "examples": [
          "She lost her virginity at the age of 16 to the boy next door.",
          "A lot of emphasis was placed on female virginity."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of having no experience in a particular area:",
        "examples": [
          "He has specialised in off-beat roles ever since he lost his screen virginity at 20."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "virgins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who has never had sex:",
        "examples": [
          "She remained a virgin until she was over thirty.",
          "Do you think he's still a virgin?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person with no experience of a particular activity",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A virgin forest or area of land has not yet been cultivated (= used to grow crops) or used by people:",
        "examples": [
          "The railway is being extended into areas of virgin forest."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Virgin oil, especially olive oil, is made directly from pressing the fruit, rather than by using heat:",
        "examples": [
          "extra virgin olive oil"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "pure and not spoiled, especially when describing something white:",
        "examples": [
          "a virgin sheet of paper (= one not written on)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "never having had sex:",
        "examples": [
          "a virgin bride"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who has never had sex",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "Virgin can be used of forests and areas of land that have not yet been cultivated or used by people:",
        "examples": [
          "a virgin forest",
          "Antarctica is virgin territory."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "virgo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large constellation (= a group of stars) said to look like a young woman:",
        "examples": [
          "Jupiter lies in the constellation Virgo the Maiden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sixth sign of the zodiac, relating to the period 23 August to 22 September , represented by a young woman, or a person born during this period:",
        "examples": [
          "My star sign is Virgo.",
          "Paul is a Virgo."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sixth sign of the zodiac, covering the period August 23 to September 22 and represented by a young woman, or a person born during this period",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "virile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A virile man, especially a young man, is full of sexual strength and energy in a way that is considered attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "She likes her men young and virile."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "powerful, strong, and energetic:",
        "examples": [
          "In this role, Durante is able to give full expression to that wonderfully virile voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a man) full of strength, power, and energy in a way that is considered sexually attractive:",
        "examples": [
          "The ads show virile young men playing on the beach."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "virtual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "almost a particular thing or quality:",
        "examples": [
          "Ten years of incompetent government had brought about the virtual collapse of the country's economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "created by computer technology and appearing to exist but not existing in the physical world :",
        "examples": [
          "In the game players simulate real life in a virtual world.",
          "The service gives employees a personalized virtual desktop accessible from any web browser."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done using computer technology over the internet, and not involving people physically going somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "virtual shopping",
          "Before a virtual meeting, all participants should test the technology and make sure they are comfortable with the major features.",
          "Visit our website for a virtual tour of the museum."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "almost, but not exactly or in every way:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a virtual unknown before this movie.",
          "Snow brought Minneapolis to a virtual standstill yesterday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "almost complete:",
        "examples": [
          "Falling orders led to the virtual ruin of her company.",
          "It is important to ensure that mergers of these companies do not result in a virtual monopoly in the industry."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe something that can be done or seen using computers or the internet instead of going to a place, meeting people in person, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The country's first virtual business school is up and running.",
          "Click here to take a virtual tour of homes we have for sale."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "virtually": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "almost:",
        "examples": [
          "Their twins are virtually identical.",
          "That wine stain on my shirt has virtually disappeared."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "using computer technology over the internet, and not involving people physically going somewhere:",
        "examples": [
          "Nowadays all these things can be experienced virtually.",
          "I've learned a lot, and met (virtually and in the real world) a lot of great people.",
          "Building a relationship with new employees can be difficult when it's done virtually."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "virtue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a good moral quality in a person, or the general quality of being morally good:",
        "examples": [
          "Patience is a virtue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage or good thing:",
        "examples": [
          "virtue in Would there be any virtue in taking an earlier train?",
          "The actress has appeared in many TV ads extolling (= praising) the virtues of hair products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of; as a result of:",
        "examples": [
          "She succeeded by virtue of her tenacity rather than her talent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good moral quality in a person, or the general quality of goodness in a person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Patience is a virtue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage or benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Caution is a useful virtue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "virtues": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a good moral quality in a person, or the general quality of being morally good:",
        "examples": [
          "Patience is a virtue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage or good thing:",
        "examples": [
          "virtue in Would there be any virtue in taking an earlier train?",
          "The actress has appeared in many TV ads extolling (= praising) the virtues of hair products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "because of; as a result of:",
        "examples": [
          "She succeeded by virtue of her tenacity rather than her talent."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a good moral quality in a person, or the general quality of goodness in a person:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Patience is a virtue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an advantage or benefit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Caution is a useful virtue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "virtuoso": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is extremely skilled at something, especially at playing an instrument or performing:",
        "examples": [
          "virtuoso on Famous mainly for his wonderful voice, Cole Porter was also a virtuoso on the piano."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "extremely skilled and impressive, especially at playing an instrument or performing:",
        "examples": [
          "virtuoso performance The Times critic described her dancing as \"a virtuoso performance of dazzling accomplishment\".",
          "He was a virtuoso violinist.",
          "There were passages of truly virtuoso playing.",
          "He was one of the most expressive and virtuosic improvisers in the history of jazz music.",
          "Opening the concert, she showed off her virtuosic technical skills and musicality.",
          "The solo part was virtuosic, with dazzling cadenzas.",
          "Her retelling of The Comedy of Errors is virtuoso."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is extremely skilled at something, especially at playing an instrument or performing:",
        "examples": [
          "Famous mainly for his wonderful voice, Cole was also a virtuoso on the piano."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "virtuous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having good moral qualities and behaviour:",
        "examples": [
          "He described them as virtuous and hard-working people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A virtuous person thinks himself or herself morally better than other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He only does charity work so he can feel virtuous."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "possessing good moral qualities:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve been up working since six o’clock this morning so I’m feeling very virtuous."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "virus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely small piece of organic material that causes disease in humans, animals, and plants:",
        "examples": [
          "the chickenpox/flu/herpes/mumps virus",
          "Evidence suggested that the AIDS virus was spreading very quickly among the heterosexual community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disease caused by a virus:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know exactly what's wrong with her - I think she has some kind of virus.",
          "Several employees were off work with a vomiting virus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program or part of a computer program that can make copies of itself and is intended to prevent the computer from working normally",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small organism that causes disease in humans, animals, and plants",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A virus is also a disease caused by a virus:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s had a virus for several days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hidden set of instructions in a computer program that is intended to introduce faults into a computer system or cause it to perform actions that were not planned",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a harmful computer program intended to prevent computers from working normally:",
        "examples": [
          "All their customer information was wiped off the computer by a virus.",
          "I got a virus alert when I downloaded my email.",
          "Virus attacks are the largest source of financial loss, followed by unauthorized access."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "viruses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an extremely small piece of organic material that causes disease in humans, animals, and plants:",
        "examples": [
          "the chickenpox/flu/herpes/mumps virus",
          "Evidence suggested that the AIDS virus was spreading very quickly among the heterosexual community."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a disease caused by a virus:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't know exactly what's wrong with her - I think she has some kind of virus.",
          "Several employees were off work with a vomiting virus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a computer program or part of a computer program that can make copies of itself and is intended to prevent the computer from working normally",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very small organism that causes disease in humans, animals, and plants",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A virus is also a disease caused by a virus:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s had a virus for several days."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a hidden set of instructions in a computer program that is intended to introduce faults into a computer system or cause it to perform actions that were not planned",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a harmful computer program intended to prevent computers from working normally:",
        "examples": [
          "All their customer information was wiped off the computer by a virus.",
          "I got a virus alert when I downloaded my email.",
          "Virus attacks are the largest source of financial loss, followed by unauthorized access."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vis": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in relation to:",
        "examples": [
          "I need to speak to James Lewis vis-à-vis the arrangements for Thursday."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in comparison with:",
        "examples": [
          "What worries us is the competitive edge that foreign companies have vis-à-vis British firms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in relation to, or in comparison with:",
        "examples": [
          "Later I asked him more directly about government’s role vis-a-vis the environment."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "visa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official mark, usually made in a passport, that allows you to enter or leave a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "We travelled to Argentina on a tourist visa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document or mark made in a passport that allows you to enter or leave a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "an entry/exit visa"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official mark made in a passport (= official document allowing you to travel to foreign countries) which allows you to enter or leave a particular country, stay for a particular length of time, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I've applied for an extension to my visa.",
          "an entry visa"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "visage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the face",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "visas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official mark, usually made in a passport, that allows you to enter or leave a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "We travelled to Argentina on a tourist visa."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official document or mark made in a passport that allows you to enter or leave a particular country:",
        "examples": [
          "an entry/exit visa"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official mark made in a passport (= official document allowing you to travel to foreign countries) which allows you to enter or leave a particular country, stay for a particular length of time, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "I've applied for an extension to my visa.",
          "an entry visa"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "visceral": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "based on deep feeling and emotional reactions rather than on reason or thought:",
        "examples": [
          "visceral hatred/excitement",
          "His approach to acting is visceral rather than intellectual."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to the large organs inside the body, including the heart, stomach, lungs, and intestines",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "based on emotional reactions rather than on reason or thought:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a visceral feel for our problems."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "viscount": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(the title of) a British man of high social rank, between an earl and a baron",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "visibility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "how clearly objects can be seen, or how far you can see clearly, usually because of the weather conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "Blowing snow made for poor visibility on the roads last night."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which something is seen by the public:",
        "examples": [
          "The increasing visibility of the city's poor and homeless has forced the council into taking action."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which objects that are far away can be seen outside, as influenced by weather conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "There will be reduced visibility because of the fog."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which something is seen or known about:",
        "examples": [
          "The merger will give us a high level of visibility internationally.",
          "The company wants a site with high visibility."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the degree to which a company’s accounts give a complete and accurate view of its financial situation:",
        "examples": [
          "Our accounting software gives you the visibility you need to measure project performance accurately."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "visible": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "You should wear something light-coloured when you're cycling at night so that you're more visible.",
          "The writing on the tombstone was barely visible.",
          "There are few visible signs of the illness that kept her in hospital for so long.",
          "The comet should be visible to the naked eye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able or likely to attract public attention and be noticed:",
        "examples": [
          "In a very short period of time, she has become a highly visible national leader."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "There are few visible signs of her recent illness.",
          "The comet is visible to the naked eye as a fuzzy ball in the western sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Visible also means able or tending to attract public attention:",
        "examples": [
          "In a very short time, she became a highly visible environmental spokesperson."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vision": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an idea or mental image of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We see in his novels his sinister, almost apocalyptic, vision of the future.",
          "Johnny was late home and, as usual, I had visions of him lying dead in some alley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an experience in which you see things that do not exist physically, when your mind is affected powerfully by something such as deep religious thought or drugs or mental illness:",
        "examples": [
          "She had visions in which the angel Gabriel appeared to her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to imagine how a country, society, industry, etc. could develop in the future and to plan for this:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn't have the mental agility or vision required for a senior politician.",
          "a person of great artistic vision"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to see:",
        "examples": [
          "She has very little vision in her left eye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used when referring to a person) a beautiful and impressive sight:",
        "examples": [
          "And that vision of loveliness over there is my wife, Sandra.",
          "She emerged from the bedroom, a vision in cream silk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to see:",
        "examples": [
          "good/impaired/blurred vision"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imagined mental image of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We lack a vision of what love really is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A vision can also be something seen in a dream or as a result of a religious experience.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to imagine how a country, society, industry, etc., will develop in the future and to plan in a suitable way:",
        "examples": [
          "The theater’s director is a woman of great artistic vision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is able to imagine how a country, society, industry, etc., will or should develop in the future and to plan in a suitable way:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a social reformer, a true visionary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to imagine how something could develop in the future, or the ideas that come from imagining in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a lack of leadership, a lack of vision, and a lack of organization in the industry as a whole.",
          "the vision to do sth The company management had the vision to give its employees a share of the profits.",
          "The deal will be the first of several pieces needed to achieve the vision.",
          "Unless everyone agrees that this is the vision of the company's future, we can't move forward."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "visionaries": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a religious or spiritual experience in which they see a holy person who is not living or they see a holy event that cannot be explained scientifically",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the ability to imagine how a country, society, industry, etc. will develop in the future and to plan in a suitable way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "with the ability to imagine how a country, society, industry, etc. will develop in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "a visionary author",
          "visionary thinking"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a religious vision",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is able to imagine how a country, society, industry, etc., will or should develop in the future and to plan in a suitable way:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a social reformer, a true visionary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the ability to imagine how something will develop in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "He's perhaps the pre-eminent visionary in the area of direct marketing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the ability to imagine how something will develop in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "She has long been recognized as a visionary leader in the green technology sector."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "visionary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who has a religious or spiritual experience in which they see a holy person who is not living or they see a holy event that cannot be explained scientifically",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the ability to imagine how a country, society, industry, etc. will develop in the future and to plan in a suitable way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "with the ability to imagine how a country, society, industry, etc. will develop in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "a visionary author",
          "visionary thinking"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to a religious vision",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is able to imagine how a country, society, industry, etc., will or should develop in the future and to plan in a suitable way:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a social reformer, a true visionary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who has the ability to imagine how something will develop in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "He's perhaps the pre-eminent visionary in the area of direct marketing."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having the ability to imagine how something will develop in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "She has long been recognized as a visionary leader in the green technology sector."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "visions": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an idea or mental image of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We see in his novels his sinister, almost apocalyptic, vision of the future.",
          "Johnny was late home and, as usual, I had visions of him lying dead in some alley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an experience in which you see things that do not exist physically, when your mind is affected powerfully by something such as deep religious thought or drugs or mental illness:",
        "examples": [
          "She had visions in which the angel Gabriel appeared to her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to imagine how a country, society, industry, etc. could develop in the future and to plan for this:",
        "examples": [
          "He didn't have the mental agility or vision required for a senior politician.",
          "a person of great artistic vision"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to see:",
        "examples": [
          "She has very little vision in her left eye."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(used when referring to a person) a beautiful and impressive sight:",
        "examples": [
          "And that vision of loveliness over there is my wife, Sandra.",
          "She emerged from the bedroom, a vision in cream silk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to see:",
        "examples": [
          "good/impaired/blurred vision"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an imagined mental image of something:",
        "examples": [
          "We lack a vision of what love really is."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A vision can also be something seen in a dream or as a result of a religious experience.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to imagine how a country, society, industry, etc., will develop in the future and to plan in a suitable way:",
        "examples": [
          "The theater’s director is a woman of great artistic vision."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is able to imagine how a country, society, industry, etc., will or should develop in the future and to plan in a suitable way:",
        "examples": [
          "She was a social reformer, a true visionary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ability to imagine how something could develop in the future, or the ideas that come from imagining in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "There's a lack of leadership, a lack of vision, and a lack of organization in the industry as a whole.",
          "the vision to do sth The company management had the vision to give its employees a share of the profits.",
          "The deal will be the first of several pieces needed to achieve the vision.",
          "Unless everyone agrees that this is the vision of the company's future, we can't move forward."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "visit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go to a place in order to look at it, or to a person in order to spend time with them:",
        "examples": [
          "We visited a few galleries while we were in Prague.",
          "Will you visit me when I'm in hospital?",
          "When did you last visit the dentist/doctor?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a website on the internet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you visit a place or person:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a visit from the school inspector last week.",
          "flying visit I can't stop for a coffee - this is just a flying (= very short) visit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to visit a person or place, usually for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "pay a visit to I think I'll pay a visit to the library while I'm in town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a place in order to experience it, or to go to a person in order to spend time together:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We visited a few galleries while we were in New York.",
          "[ T ] When are we going to visit Grandma?",
          "[ I ] She’s not staying here – she’s just visiting for the afternoon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "visitation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an official visit from someone important:",
        "examples": [
          "humorous We're awaiting a visitation from the inspector."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an arrangement in which a divorced parent may spend time with the children he or she no longer lives with, at agreed times and under agreed conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "The mother agreed to visitation rights for the boys' father."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an event that is considered to be a message or a punishment from God:",
        "examples": [
          "In 1917 three shepherd children reported a visitation from the Virgin Mary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of visiting, or a visit:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] The hospital has strict rules about visitation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "law Visitation is the act of a divorced parent spending time with a child he or she no longer lives with at agreed times and according to agreed conditions.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "visited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a place in order to look at it, or to a person in order to spend time with them:",
        "examples": [
          "We visited a few galleries while we were in Prague.",
          "Will you visit me when I'm in hospital?",
          "When did you last visit the dentist/doctor?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a website on the internet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "visiting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "invited to teach for a limited time at a particular university or college:",
        "examples": [
          "His father is a visiting professor at the university.",
          "She was resident visiting fellow at her old Cambridge college."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "playing at an opposing team's sports ground :",
        "examples": [
          "visiting team Her goal put the visiting team ahead in the 47th minute.",
          "Many more tickets were purchased by visiting fans before the game."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "visitor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who visits a person or place:",
        "examples": [
          "You have some visitors to see you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who goes to a website on the internet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "visitors": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who visits a person or place:",
        "examples": [
          "You have some visitors to see you."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who goes to a website on the internet",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "visits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to go to a place in order to look at it, or to a person in order to spend time with them:",
        "examples": [
          "We visited a few galleries while we were in Prague.",
          "Will you visit me when I'm in hospital?",
          "When did you last visit the dentist/doctor?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a website on the internet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when you visit a place or person:",
        "examples": [
          "We had a visit from the school inspector last week.",
          "flying visit I can't stop for a coffee - this is just a flying (= very short) visit."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to visit a person or place, usually for a short time:",
        "examples": [
          "pay a visit to I think I'll pay a visit to the library while I'm in town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go to a place in order to experience it, or to go to a person in order to spend time together:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] We visited a few galleries while we were in New York.",
          "[ T ] When are we going to visit Grandma?",
          "[ I ] She’s not staying here – she’s just visiting for the afternoon."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "visor": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a part of a helmet that can be pulled down to cover the face:",
        "examples": [
          "A helmet visor protects eyes from falling rain.",
          "Knights lifted their visors to show they meant no harm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved piece of clear material that is worn over the eyes, nose, and mouth and kept in place by a strap (= a narrow piece of strong material) around the head, worn to protect the face or to help prevent the person wearing it from infecting others or being infected with a virus, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The UK Government announced that all hairdressers must wear visors that cover the face from Saturday 15 August.",
          "The plastic face visor is easy to adjust and wearers can even have their glasses on underneath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of stiff material above the front window of a car, etc. that can be pulled down to give protection from strong light from the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "The keys were tucked in the sun visor.",
          "At the next red light, you can make a note on the Auto Memo Board, which attaches to your visor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved piece of stiff material that is worn above the eyes to give protection from strong light from the sun:",
        "examples": [
          "Many of the tourists were dressed in shorts and sun visors.",
          "The woman removed her golf visor and shook her hair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the flat, curved part of a cap that goes above the eyes of the person who is wearing it:",
        "examples": [
          "Greg's eyes were shaded by the visor of his cap."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a curved piece of stiff material that is worn above the eyes to protect them from the sun",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A visor is also a movable part of a helmet (= hard head cover) that can be pulled down to cover the face.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vista": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a view, especially a beautiful view from a high position:",
        "examples": [
          "After a hard climb, we were rewarded by a picture-postcard vista of rolling hills under a deep blue summer sky."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a possible future action or event that you can imagine:",
        "examples": [
          "As leader, he opened up exciting vistas of global cooperation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a view from a high position:",
        "examples": [
          "After a hard climb, we were rewarded by a vista of rolling hills."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "visual": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to seeing:",
        "examples": [
          "visual stimulus/impact/abilities"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "something such as a picture, photograph, or piece of film used to give a particular effect or to explain something:",
        "examples": [
          "The wildlife programme has some stunning visuals.",
          "Using both words and visuals makes it easier for students to focus on and improve their writing methods."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of seeing or someone or something, or being able to see them in your mind:",
        "examples": [
          "I ran out the back door looking to see if I could get a visual on him before he disappeared.",
          "Do you have a visual on the sniper?",
          "Now when people get visuals of an aeroplane crashing, they don't want to get on a plane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to seeing:",
        "examples": [
          "These animals have excellent visual ability/acuity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "visualization": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of forming a picture in your mind of something you want to achieve, in the belief that doing so will make it more likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "She spent 25 years developing self-help techniques which involve meditation and visualization.",
          "This exercise can help you with your visualization of a successful future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of creating an image to represent information in a way that makes it easier to understand, or an example of such an image:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ve been seeing a lot of interesting work with data visualization happening lately.",
          "You can design interactive visualizations of results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of making something, especially something inside the body, able to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "Ultrasound visualization provides a way to see inside the affected vein.",
          "CT scans can provide rapid and accurate visualization of internal organs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "visualize": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to form a picture of someone or something in your mind:",
        "examples": [
          "I was so surprised when he turned up - I'd visualized someone much older.",
          "The biggest challenge to building this place was visualizing what it would look like.",
          "can visualize Sometimes you can visualize what you want to do but you just can't do it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a picture in your mind of something you want to achieve, in the belief that doing so will make it more likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "To enhance your performance, try to visualize the target.",
          "visualize yourself Write down your goals and visualize yourself achieving them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create an image that represents information in a way that makes it easier to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "visualize data Many powerful tools have been developed to visualize data.",
          "I made this graph to visualize the results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something, especially something inside the body, able to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "An echocardiogram can accurately visualize the motion of the heart's walls.",
          "Enzyme activity was visualized as a yellowish staining on a green background."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to imagine or remember someone or something by forming a picture in your mind:",
        "examples": [
          "I was so surprised when I saw him – I’d visualized someone much older."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "visualizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a picture of someone or something in your mind:",
        "examples": [
          "I was so surprised when he turned up - I'd visualized someone much older.",
          "The biggest challenge to building this place was visualizing what it would look like.",
          "can visualize Sometimes you can visualize what you want to do but you just can't do it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to form a picture in your mind of something you want to achieve, in the belief that doing so will make it more likely to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "To enhance your performance, try to visualize the target.",
          "visualize yourself Write down your goals and visualize yourself achieving them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to create an image that represents information in a way that makes it easier to understand:",
        "examples": [
          "visualize data Many powerful tools have been developed to visualize data.",
          "I made this graph to visualize the results."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make something, especially something inside the body, able to be seen:",
        "examples": [
          "An echocardiogram can accurately visualize the motion of the heart's walls.",
          "Enzyme activity was visualized as a yellowish staining on a green background."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "visually": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to seeing or appearance:",
        "examples": [
          "Guide dogs open up the lives of the blind or visually impaired.",
          "Books for children have to be visually exciting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vital": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "necessary for the success or continued existence of something; extremely important:",
        "examples": [
          "A strong opposition is vital to a healthy democracy.",
          "She had found out some information of vital importance.",
          "The kidney plays a vital role/part in the removal of waste products from the blood.",
          "[ + that ] It's absolutely vital that you do exactly as I say.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] It is vital to get medical supplies to the area as soon as possible."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energetic:",
        "examples": [
          "He had never felt so vital and full of life."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to life",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "necessary or extremely important for the success or continued existence of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The existence of a strong opposition is vital to a healthy democracy.",
          "The kidneys play a vital role/part in removing waste from the blood.",
          "[ + that clause ] It’s vital that you respond at once."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vitality": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "energy and strength:",
        "examples": [
          "According to the packet, these vitamin pills will restore lost vitality."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energy and strength:",
        "examples": [
          "youthful vitality",
          "The new factory should improve the economic vitality of the region."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vitally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is extremely important, or necessary for the success or continued existence of something:",
        "examples": [
          "It's not vitally important that we get extra funding for the project, but it would help.",
          "The country was vitally dependent on imports, particularly of oil."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "energetically, or in a way that is full of life:",
        "examples": [
          "Anxiety about death may prevent us from living fully and vitally.",
          "Her every sense was vitally aware of his presence."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vitals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the vital organs (= the main organs inside the body, such as the heart, lungs, and brain, that are necessary for life):",
        "examples": [
          "He plunged the knife into the man's vitals and he was dead within seconds."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important and central part of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The new law is intended to curb the drug addiction and trafficking that is eating into the vitals of the economy of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the vital signs (= signs that show the condition of someone's health, such as body temperature, rate of breathing, and heartbeat):",
        "examples": [
          "Fitness trackers record steps and sometimes monitor respiration, brain waves or clinical vitals such as heart rates."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vitamin": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of a group of natural substances that are necessary in small amounts for the growth and good health of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "a vitamin pill",
          "Oranges are full of vitamin C."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of a group of natural substances that are necessary in small amounts for growth and good health and that are obtained from food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vitamins": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "any of a group of natural substances that are necessary in small amounts for the growth and good health of the body:",
        "examples": [
          "a vitamin pill",
          "Oranges are full of vitamin C."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any of a group of natural substances that are necessary in small amounts for growth and good health and that are obtained from food",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "viva": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a spoken exam for a university qualification",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to express approval or support:",
        "examples": [
          "Viva Las Vegas!",
          "There were cheers and cries of \"Viva Mexico!\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vivid": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "Vivid descriptions, memories, etc. produce very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind:",
        "examples": [
          "He gave a very vivid and often shocking account/description of his time in prison.",
          "He's one of those people with a very vivid imagination - every time he hears a noise he's convinced it's someone breaking in."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "very brightly coloured:",
        "examples": [
          "She was wearing a vivid pink shirt."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "brightly colored or (of descriptions or memories) producing clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind:",
        "examples": [
          "vivid colors",
          "vivid memories"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vividly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is very clear, powerful, and detailed in your mind:",
        "examples": [
          "I vividly remember my first day at school.",
          "Research suggested that people can vividly recall events that never happened."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that is very brightly coloured :",
        "examples": [
          "They are usually dressed in vividly coloured clothing.",
          "fishermen in vividly painted boats"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vixen": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a female fox",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an unpleasant woman",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vizier": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an important official in some Muslim countries in the past, especially one who advises and helps a powerful ruler:",
        "examples": [
          "Shmu'el Hanagid was an 11th-century poet, general and vizier to the Muslim ruler of Granada.",
          "Kemal served in the government of Ahmed Tevfik Pasha, Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the most important adviser and helper of a powerful person:",
        "examples": [
          "At that time Campbell was grand vizier to the Prime Minister."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vocabulary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "all the words known and used by a particular person:",
        "examples": [
          "a wide/limited vocabulary",
          "By the age of two a child will have a vocabulary of about two hundred words."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the words that exist in a particular language or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "Every week our Spanish teacher gives us a list of vocabulary (= words) to learn.",
          "Computing, like any subject, has its own vocabulary."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all the words used by a particular person, or all the words that exist in a particular language or subject:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Reading helps to improve your vocabulary."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vocal": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or produced by the voice, either in singing or speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "a piece of vocal music",
          "The six principal roles in this opera have an average vocal range of two octaves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "often expressing opinions and complaints in speech:",
        "examples": [
          "He had always been a very vocal critic of the president.",
          "During these years, suffrage demands by women became increasingly vocal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the singing in a piece of popular music:",
        "examples": [
          "The vocals are shared by two members of the band.",
          "Who is that on vocals (= singing)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or produced by the voice, either in singing or speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "vocal music"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "often expressing opinions and complaints in speech:",
        "examples": [
          "He is emerging as his party’s most vocal critic of the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the singing in a piece of popular music:",
        "examples": [
          "At times his vocals were drowned out by the audience singing along."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vocalizes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to express feelings or ideas in words:",
        "examples": [
          "Most patients find it very difficult to vocalize feelings of shame."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing, speak, or make sounds:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] She studied how often infants vocalized."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vocalizing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express feelings or ideas in words:",
        "examples": [
          "Most patients find it very difficult to vocalize feelings of shame."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vocals": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "relating to or produced by the voice, either in singing or speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "a piece of vocal music",
          "The six principal roles in this opera have an average vocal range of two octaves."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "often expressing opinions and complaints in speech:",
        "examples": [
          "He had always been a very vocal critic of the president.",
          "During these years, suffrage demands by women became increasingly vocal."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the singing in a piece of popular music:",
        "examples": [
          "The vocals are shared by two members of the band.",
          "Who is that on vocals (= singing)?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or produced by the voice, either in singing or speaking:",
        "examples": [
          "vocal music"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "often expressing opinions and complaints in speech:",
        "examples": [
          "He is emerging as his party’s most vocal critic of the president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the singing in a piece of popular music:",
        "examples": [
          "At times his vocals were drowned out by the audience singing along."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vocation": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a type of work that you feel you are suited to doing and to which you should give all your time and energy, or the feeling that a type of work suits you in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "I feel I've found/missed my true vocation.",
          "Most teachers regard their profession as a vocation, not just a job.",
          "To work in medicine, you should have a vocation for it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of work that you feel you are suited to doing and to which you give much of your time and energy:",
        "examples": [
          "It wasn’t until \"The North American Review\" published his story that he embraced writing as a vocation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of work that you feel you are suited to doing and to which you should give all your time and energy, or the feeling that a type of work suits you in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "find/miss your vocation I feel I've found my true vocation.",
          "To work in medicine, you should have a vocation for it."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vocational": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of an educational course or a qualification) providing knowledge and skills that prepare you for a particular job:",
        "examples": [
          "The Swedes regard vocational training as a part of a young person's education.",
          "All our trainees are given the opportunity to work towards a recognized vocational qualification.",
          "Our aim is to transform vocational education and bridge the academic-vocational divide.",
          "When I was a mathematics student many years ago, some people looked down on engineering as being purely vocational."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "providing skills and education that prepare you for a job:",
        "examples": [
          "vocational education/training",
          "The school offers vocational programs in welding, electrical work, and building maintenance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "providing skills and education that prepare you for a job:",
        "examples": [
          "vocational training/course/program People with inadequate vocational training find it difficult to re-enter the workforce.",
          "Critics wondered if vocational education really created employment opportunity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vodka": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a clear, strong alcoholic drink made especially from grain or potatoes:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What would you like to drink?\" \"Vodka and tonic please.\"",
          "This is my third vodka (= glass of vodka)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a colorless, alcoholic drink made from any of various grains or potatoes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vodkas": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a clear, strong alcoholic drink made especially from grain or potatoes:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What would you like to drink?\" \"Vodka and tonic please.\"",
          "This is my third vodka (= glass of vodka)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a colorless, alcoholic drink made from any of various grains or potatoes",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vogue": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a fashion or general liking, especially one that is temporary:",
        "examples": [
          "In the 1920s, short hair for women became the vogue.",
          "The postwar vogue for tearing down buildings virtually destroyed the city's architecture.",
          "The short hemline is very much in vogue (= fashionable) this spring.",
          "\"Community\" is one of the vogue words of the new government."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the state of being popular or fashionable for a period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] Bowling has come back in vogue."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "voice": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sounds that are made when people speak or sing:",
        "examples": [
          "has a loud/quiet/soft voice She has a loud/quiet/soft voice.",
          "a low-pitched/high-pitched voice",
          "a booming/breathy/clear/deep/fruity/gravelly/husky/squeaky voice",
          "a baritone/soprano singing voice",
          "You could tell from her voice that she wasn't pleased.",
          "in a quavering voice \"I don't know what you mean,\" said Fran in a quavering voice.",
          "lower your voice She lowered her voice to a whisper.",
          "raise your voice You'll have to raise your voice (= speak louder) if you want to be heard in here.",
          "lose your voice I have a cold and I think I'm losing my voice (= becoming unable to speak).",
          "voice is breaking He's at that age when his voice is breaking (= changing from a boy's to a man's).",
          "voice-activated She's done a lot of work with voice-activated computers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be singing well:",
        "examples": [
          "The choir seems to be in good voice today!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of opinion, or the right to express your opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "There was only one dissenting voice during the discussion.",
          "make your voice heard Unfortunately a strike was the only way to make our voices heard.",
          "the voice of The committee represents the voice of the students.",
          "Developing countries are demanding a stronger voice (= right to express opinions) in the debate.",
          "give someone a voice Millions of women sit in silence and loneliness. Give them a voice, please.",
          "Members themselves say being part of a national union gives them a voice to fight for their rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important quality or opinion that someone expresses, or the person who is able to express it:",
        "examples": [
          "voice of reason She just won't listen to the voice of reason.",
          "voice of experience I wouldn't work for Peter if I were you - this is the voice of experience talking!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationship between the subject of the verb and the action described by the verb, or the forms of a verb that show this relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "active/passive voice The verb in the first sentence is in the active/passive voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say what you think about a particular subject, especially to express a doubt, complaint, etc. that you have about it:",
        "examples": [
          "I have voiced my objections to the plan to management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an actor) to speak the part of a character in an animated film (= one created from drawings, models, etc.), or to speak the words of another person because they are not able or willing to speak themselves :",
        "examples": [
          "He had voiced the animated Scooby Doo for many years.",
          "He then worked on another animated project, Disney's \"South of the Border,\" in which he voiced the Emperor Montezuma.",
          "The Simpsons' Bart Simpson is voiced by the American actress Nancy Jean Cartwright.",
          "The victim's words were voiced by an actor during the interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a sound by making the vocal cords move very quickly several times",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound made when people speak or sing, or the ability to make such a sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She spoke in a low, soft voice, and I had to ask her to speak louder.",
          "[ C ] I heard the murmur of voices.",
          "[ C ] I’ve been talking so much that my voice is getting hoarse.",
          "[ U ] I’ve got a cold and I’m losing my voice (= becoming unable to speak)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of opinion, or the right to express an opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The senator added his voice to the protest.",
          "[ U ] The kids want to have a voice in where we go on our vacation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationship between the subject of the verb and the action described by the verb, or the forms of a verb that show this relationship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express esp. an opinion or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "Opponents also voiced concern about the potential traffic produced by the project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "voiceless": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "If a group of people is voiceless, it does not have the power or the legal right to express their opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "He spent his life fighting for the rights of the voiceless and the underprivileged."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a speech sound) produced without making the vocal cords move",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "voicemail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a phone message recorded by someone when you do not answer their call, or a number of these messages",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system for recording messages over the telephone:",
        "examples": [
          "by voicemail Staying connected by phone, voicemail and email wherever you are in the world is easier than you think.",
          "on sb's voicemail I will leave the address on her voicemail.",
          "I always check my voicemail as soon as I get to the office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a phone message recorded by someone when you do not answer their call, or a number of these messages:",
        "examples": [
          "I had several voicemails waiting for me when I got back.",
          "She gets lots of voicemail on her office phone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "voicemails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a phone message recorded by someone when you do not answer their call, or a number of these messages",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a system for recording messages over the telephone:",
        "examples": [
          "by voicemail Staying connected by phone, voicemail and email wherever you are in the world is easier than you think.",
          "on sb's voicemail I will leave the address on her voicemail.",
          "I always check my voicemail as soon as I get to the office."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a phone message recorded by someone when you do not answer their call, or a number of these messages:",
        "examples": [
          "I had several voicemails waiting for me when I got back.",
          "She gets lots of voicemail on her office phone."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "voices": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the sounds that are made when people speak or sing:",
        "examples": [
          "has a loud/quiet/soft voice She has a loud/quiet/soft voice.",
          "a low-pitched/high-pitched voice",
          "a booming/breathy/clear/deep/fruity/gravelly/husky/squeaky voice",
          "a baritone/soprano singing voice",
          "You could tell from her voice that she wasn't pleased.",
          "in a quavering voice \"I don't know what you mean,\" said Fran in a quavering voice.",
          "lower your voice She lowered her voice to a whisper.",
          "raise your voice You'll have to raise your voice (= speak louder) if you want to be heard in here.",
          "lose your voice I have a cold and I think I'm losing my voice (= becoming unable to speak).",
          "voice is breaking He's at that age when his voice is breaking (= changing from a boy's to a man's).",
          "voice-activated She's done a lot of work with voice-activated computers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be singing well:",
        "examples": [
          "The choir seems to be in good voice today!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of opinion, or the right to express your opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "There was only one dissenting voice during the discussion.",
          "make your voice heard Unfortunately a strike was the only way to make our voices heard.",
          "the voice of The committee represents the voice of the students.",
          "Developing countries are demanding a stronger voice (= right to express opinions) in the debate.",
          "give someone a voice Millions of women sit in silence and loneliness. Give them a voice, please.",
          "Members themselves say being part of a national union gives them a voice to fight for their rights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an important quality or opinion that someone expresses, or the person who is able to express it:",
        "examples": [
          "voice of reason She just won't listen to the voice of reason.",
          "voice of experience I wouldn't work for Peter if I were you - this is the voice of experience talking!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationship between the subject of the verb and the action described by the verb, or the forms of a verb that show this relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "active/passive voice The verb in the first sentence is in the active/passive voice."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say what you think about a particular subject, especially to express a doubt, complaint, etc. that you have about it:",
        "examples": [
          "I have voiced my objections to the plan to management."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of an actor) to speak the part of a character in an animated film (= one created from drawings, models, etc.), or to speak the words of another person because they are not able or willing to speak themselves :",
        "examples": [
          "He had voiced the animated Scooby Doo for many years.",
          "He then worked on another animated project, Disney's \"South of the Border,\" in which he voiced the Emperor Montezuma.",
          "The Simpsons' Bart Simpson is voiced by the American actress Nancy Jean Cartwright.",
          "The victim's words were voiced by an actor during the interview."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to produce a sound by making the vocal cords move very quickly several times",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sound made when people speak or sing, or the ability to make such a sound:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] She spoke in a low, soft voice, and I had to ask her to speak louder.",
          "[ C ] I heard the murmur of voices.",
          "[ C ] I’ve been talking so much that my voice is getting hoarse.",
          "[ U ] I’ve got a cold and I’m losing my voice (= becoming unable to speak)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an expression of opinion, or the right to express an opinion:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] The senator added his voice to the protest.",
          "[ U ] The kids want to have a voice in where we go on our vacation."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the relationship between the subject of the verb and the action described by the verb, or the forms of a verb that show this relationship",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express esp. an opinion or feeling:",
        "examples": [
          "Opponents also voiced concern about the potential traffic produced by the project."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "void": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large hole or empty space:",
        "examples": [
          "She stood at the edge of the chasm and stared into the void.",
          "Before Einstein, space was regarded as a formless void."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a feeling of unhappiness because someone or something is missing:",
        "examples": [
          "fill the void left They tried to describe their attempts to fill the void left by their son's death."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no legal authority and therefore unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "declare something (null and) void The lawyers declared the contract (null and) void."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "without; lacking in:",
        "examples": [
          "He's completely void of charm as far as I can see."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the legal force from something, such as a legal agreement",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a space with nothing in it:",
        "examples": [
          "Some parents use television to fill the void they have created by not spending enough time with their kids, he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no legal authority and therefore unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "The original version of her will was declared void."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove the legal force from an agreement or contract:",
        "examples": [
          "I’ll just void the check and pay you in cash."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no legal force and therefore unacceptable:",
        "examples": [
          "The judge declared the contract void.",
          "The election was declared void and a new one will take place in October."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having no legal force from the beginning:",
        "examples": [
          "The agreement was declared void ab initio because he was under the legal age when he signed it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to say that a contract, agreement, etc. no longer has legal force:",
        "examples": [
          "The state filed to void the company's license.",
          "The company announced legal action to void its labour contracts as part of its reorganization."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "volatile": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly, especially by getting worse:",
        "examples": [
          "Food and fuel prices are very volatile in a war situation.",
          "The situation was made more volatile by the fact that people had been drinking a lot of alcohol."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to change emotional state very suddenly, especially by becoming angry:",
        "examples": [
          "He had a volatile temper and couldn't have been easy to live with.",
          "She is volatile and unreliable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A volatile liquid or solid substance will change easily into a gas:",
        "examples": [
          "The substance is highly volatile.",
          "volatile compounds"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly, or suddenly violent or angry:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a volatile situation, and the police handled it well.",
          "The stock market was highly volatile in the early part of the year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a substance, esp. a liquid, is volatile, it will change easily into a gas:",
        "examples": [
          "volatile chemicals"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to change often or suddenly and unexpectedly:",
        "examples": [
          "American technology shares remain volatile.",
          "a volatile fund/investment/market",
          "Property has always been less volatile than shares or gilts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "volatility": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality or state of being likely to change suddenly, especially by becoming worse:",
        "examples": [
          "the volatility of the political situation",
          "worries about volatility in the economy",
          "market/price/currency volatility"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being likely to become angry suddenly:",
        "examples": [
          "There are many stories about his volatility and volcanic temper."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of changing easily into a gas:",
        "examples": [
          "The higher the vapour pressure of a liquid at a given temperature, the higher the volatility."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "volcanic": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "of, relating to, or made by a volcano (= a mountain with a hole at the top through which hot liquid rock is or has been forced out):",
        "examples": [
          "volcanic ash/activity/rock",
          "Geologists understand many of the factors that cause volcanic eruptions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "likely to become very angry suddenly, or involving great anger:",
        "examples": [
          "They had to deal with the actor's famously volcanic temper.",
          "They claimed to get on well despite their volcanic rows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "volcano": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mountain with a large, circular hole at the top through which lava (= hot liquid rock) gases, steam, and dust are or have been forced out:",
        "examples": [
          "an extinct/dormant volcano",
          "an active volcano",
          "Erupting volcanoes discharge massive quantities of dust into the stratosphere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mountain made from burned materials that may throw out hot rocks and lava (= hot liquid rock) from a hole in its top",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "volcanoes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "plural of",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "volition": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the power to make your own decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "The singer wished it to be known that he had left the band (out) of his own volition (= it was his decision)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the power to make your own decisions:",
        "examples": [
          "It was announced that he resigned of his own volition (= because he chose to), but I believe he was forced out."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "volley": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large number of bullets (seeming to be) fired at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "Even as the funeral took place, guerrillas hidden nearby fired/let off a fresh volley of machine-gun fire."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a lot of similar things that are said or produced, or that happen, quickly one after the other:",
        "examples": [
          "I'm afraid my proposal was met with a volley of criticisms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in sports) a kick or hit in which a player returns a moving ball before it touches the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "That was a beautiful backhand volley."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in sports) to hit or kick a moving ball before it touches the ground",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large number of bullets or arrows fired at the same time",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A volley is also a lot of things done or said at the same time:",
        "examples": [
          "a volley of questions"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in tennis and other sports) a hit to return a ball before it touches the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "I was ahead in the first game, but then hit a bad volley and a bad forehand."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "volleyball": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a game in which two teams use their hands to hit a large ball backwards and forwards over a high net without allowing the ball to touch the ground:",
        "examples": [
          "In physical education, we play volleyball or do exercises.",
          "She's upset she didn't make the volleyball team."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the ball used in the game of volleyball:",
        "examples": [
          "We have volleyballs - we just don't have a net!",
          "He took three steps, then hit the volleyball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a game in which two teams use their hands to hit a large ball from one side of a high net to the other, without allowing the ball to touch the ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "volt": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit used to measure how strongly an electrical current is sent around an electrical system:",
        "examples": [
          "Electricity in Britain is 240 volts, AC."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit used to measure how strongly an electrical current is sent around an electrical system:",
        "examples": [
          "Many household appliances run on a current of 120 volts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "voltage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the force of an electric current, measured in volts:",
        "examples": [
          "high/low voltages"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "volts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit used to measure how strongly an electrical current is sent around an electrical system:",
        "examples": [
          "Electricity in Britain is 240 volts, AC."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the standard unit used to measure how strongly an electrical current is sent around an electrical system:",
        "examples": [
          "Many household appliances run on a current of 120 volts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "volume": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of space that is contained within an object or solid shape:",
        "examples": [
          "Which of these bottles do you think has a greater volume?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number or amount of something in general:",
        "examples": [
          "It's the sheer volume of traffic in the city that is causing the problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level of sound produced by a television, radio, etc., or the switch or other device controlling this:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you turn the volume down, please, I'm trying to sleep.",
          "I'll turn it up if you tell me which one is the volume (= switch)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one in a set of related books:",
        "examples": [
          "The second volume of his memoirs will be published later this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book:",
        "examples": [
          "She took a slim volume down from the shelf.",
          "a volume of poetry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of space having length, height, and width:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] You need a big air conditioner to cool a large volume of space.",
          "[ U ] About 8 percent of the total volume of garbage is plastic packaging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number or amount of something having a lot of units or parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The main difficulty with teaching is the sheer volume of work.",
          "The system could not handle the volume of electronic mail.",
          "We are looking for a high volume of sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level of sound produced by a television, radio, etc., or the switch or other device controlling this:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you turn the volume down, please – I’m trying to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book, esp. one book in a set of related books:",
        "examples": [
          "a slim volume of poetry",
          "I’m missing the last volume of the set."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of space that is contained within an object, or that is filled by an object or substance:",
        "examples": [
          "What is the volume of the fuel tank?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total number or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The helpline could not handle the volume of calls from people having problems.",
          "by volume The company is now the number one swimwear retailer by volume.",
          "Imports of consumer goods have risen in volume by 10%.",
          "Retail sales volumes rose by 5.4% in the year to May in Sweden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total number of shares that are bought or sold on a stock market within a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Trading volume totaled more than 2.8 million shares.",
          "The average daily volume has been 700,860 shares a day for the past three months.",
          "heavy/light/moderate volume There could be volatility before year-end due to light volume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in large quantities:",
        "examples": [
          "They will not begin manufacturing the laptop in volume unless they have firm commitments from buyers.",
          "The company will begin shipping in volume next month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "volumes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the amount of space that is contained within an object or solid shape:",
        "examples": [
          "Which of these bottles do you think has a greater volume?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number or amount of something in general:",
        "examples": [
          "It's the sheer volume of traffic in the city that is causing the problems."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level of sound produced by a television, radio, etc., or the switch or other device controlling this:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you turn the volume down, please, I'm trying to sleep.",
          "I'll turn it up if you tell me which one is the volume (= switch)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one in a set of related books:",
        "examples": [
          "The second volume of his memoirs will be published later this year."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book:",
        "examples": [
          "She took a slim volume down from the shelf.",
          "a volume of poetry"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of space having length, height, and width:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] You need a big air conditioner to cool a large volume of space.",
          "[ U ] About 8 percent of the total volume of garbage is plastic packaging."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the number or amount of something having a lot of units or parts:",
        "examples": [
          "The main difficulty with teaching is the sheer volume of work.",
          "The system could not handle the volume of electronic mail.",
          "We are looking for a high volume of sales."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the level of sound produced by a television, radio, etc., or the switch or other device controlling this:",
        "examples": [
          "Could you turn the volume down, please – I’m trying to sleep."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a book, esp. one book in a set of related books:",
        "examples": [
          "a slim volume of poetry",
          "I’m missing the last volume of the set."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the amount of space that is contained within an object, or that is filled by an object or substance:",
        "examples": [
          "What is the volume of the fuel tank?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total number or amount of something:",
        "examples": [
          "The helpline could not handle the volume of calls from people having problems.",
          "by volume The company is now the number one swimwear retailer by volume.",
          "Imports of consumer goods have risen in volume by 10%.",
          "Retail sales volumes rose by 5.4% in the year to May in Sweden."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total number of shares that are bought or sold on a stock market within a particular period of time:",
        "examples": [
          "Trading volume totaled more than 2.8 million shares.",
          "The average daily volume has been 700,860 shares a day for the past three months.",
          "heavy/light/moderate volume There could be volatility before year-end due to light volume."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in large quantities:",
        "examples": [
          "They will not begin manufacturing the laptop in volume unless they have firm commitments from buyers.",
          "The company will begin shipping in volume next month."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "voluntarily": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a voluntary way (= done, made, or given willingly):",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't leave voluntarily then we will send you away.",
          "We decided to voluntarily withdraw the drug from the market."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "voluntary": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "done, made, or given willingly, without being forced or paid to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "She does voluntary work for the Red Cross two days a week.",
          "They chose to take voluntary redundancy.",
          "voluntary workers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A voluntary organization is controlled and supported by people who give their time and money to it without being paid, and that exists to help other people:",
        "examples": [
          "The hospital has asked various voluntary organizations to help raise money for the new operating theatre.",
          "the voluntary sector"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done, made, or given willingly, without being forced or paid to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "Employees can make voluntary contributions to the savings plan of up to 25% of their earnings.",
          "Karyn leads after-school workshops that students attend on a voluntary basis."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "done, made, or given without being forced or paid:",
        "examples": [
          "Currently, recall of products is voluntary.",
          "Any staff reductions will be made on a voluntary basis.",
          "voluntary service/work She does voluntary work in several hospitals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe an organization that is supported by people who give their time and money to it without being paid, and that exists to help other people:",
        "examples": [
          "He works in the voluntary sector.",
          "It is an independent voluntary organisation providing money advice."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "volunteer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who does something, especially helping other people, willingly and without being forced or paid to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "The health clinic is relying on volunteers to run the office and answer the phones.",
          "Since it would be a highly dangerous mission, the Lieutenant asked for volunteers.",
          "It's a volunteer army with no paid professionals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer to do something that you do not have to do, often without having been asked to do it and/or without expecting payment:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] During the emergency many staff volunteered to work through the weekend.",
          "He volunteered for the army (= he joined even though he did not have to).",
          "I volunteered myself for the position of Health and Safety Representative.",
          "humorous My friends volunteered me to do the talking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give information without being asked:",
        "examples": [
          "If I were you, I wouldn't volunteer any details of what happened.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I saw her going out of the main entrance half an hour ago,\" he volunteered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does something, esp. for other people or for an organization, willingly and without being forced or paid to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "The charity relies on volunteers to run the office and answer the phones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something, esp. for other people or for an organization, willingly and without being forced or paid to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] During the emergency a lot of people volunteered to work through the night.",
          "[ T ] Three physicians volunteered their services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does a job or some work without being paid or forced to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "They employ 1,000 people and 23,000 volunteers.",
          "I will ask for volunteers to help with the search."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer to do something without being paid for it or without being asked to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "If they're short of helpers, I could volunteer.",
          "volunteer to do sth I volunteered to do the accounting.",
          "volunteer for sth He volunteered for early retirement.",
          "volunteer sb for/to do sth He volunteered his wife for the job.",
          "More residents need to step forward and volunteer time and energy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who works without expecting payment, or the work they do:",
        "examples": [
          "volunteer staff/workers",
          "a volunteer doctor/firefighter/lawyer The legal advice centres are staffed by volunteer lawyers.",
          "Her volunteer work took up most of her free time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "volunteered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer to do something that you do not have to do, often without having been asked to do it and/or without expecting payment:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] During the emergency many staff volunteered to work through the weekend.",
          "He volunteered for the army (= he joined even though he did not have to).",
          "I volunteered myself for the position of Health and Safety Representative.",
          "humorous My friends volunteered me to do the talking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give information without being asked:",
        "examples": [
          "If I were you, I wouldn't volunteer any details of what happened.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I saw her going out of the main entrance half an hour ago,\" he volunteered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "volunteering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer to do something that you do not have to do, often without having been asked to do it and/or without expecting payment:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] During the emergency many staff volunteered to work through the weekend.",
          "He volunteered for the army (= he joined even though he did not have to).",
          "I volunteered myself for the position of Health and Safety Representative.",
          "humorous My friends volunteered me to do the talking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give information without being asked:",
        "examples": [
          "If I were you, I wouldn't volunteer any details of what happened.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I saw her going out of the main entrance half an hour ago,\" he volunteered."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "volunteers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who does something, especially helping other people, willingly and without being forced or paid to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "The health clinic is relying on volunteers to run the office and answer the phones.",
          "Since it would be a highly dangerous mission, the Lieutenant asked for volunteers.",
          "It's a volunteer army with no paid professionals."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer to do something that you do not have to do, often without having been asked to do it and/or without expecting payment:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] During the emergency many staff volunteered to work through the weekend.",
          "He volunteered for the army (= he joined even though he did not have to).",
          "I volunteered myself for the position of Health and Safety Representative.",
          "humorous My friends volunteered me to do the talking."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to give information without being asked:",
        "examples": [
          "If I were you, I wouldn't volunteer any details of what happened.",
          "[ + speech ] \"I saw her going out of the main entrance half an hour ago,\" he volunteered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does something, esp. for other people or for an organization, willingly and without being forced or paid to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "The charity relies on volunteers to run the office and answer the phones."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do something, esp. for other people or for an organization, willingly and without being forced or paid to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] During the emergency a lot of people volunteered to work through the night.",
          "[ T ] Three physicians volunteered their services."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who does a job or some work without being paid or forced to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "They employ 1,000 people and 23,000 volunteers.",
          "I will ask for volunteers to help with the search."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to offer to do something without being paid for it or without being asked to do it:",
        "examples": [
          "If they're short of helpers, I could volunteer.",
          "volunteer to do sth I volunteered to do the accounting.",
          "volunteer for sth He volunteered for early retirement.",
          "volunteer sb for/to do sth He volunteered his wife for the job.",
          "More residents need to step forward and volunteer time and energy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe someone who works without expecting payment, or the work they do:",
        "examples": [
          "volunteer staff/workers",
          "a volunteer doctor/firefighter/lawyer The legal advice centres are staffed by volunteer lawyers.",
          "Her volunteer work took up most of her free time."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "voluptuous": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A voluptuous woman has a soft, curved, sexually attractive body:",
        "examples": [
          "a voluptuous body/mouth/figure"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A voluptuous experience or object gives you a lot of pleasure because it feels extremely soft and comfortable or it sounds or looks extremely beautiful:",
        "examples": [
          "such voluptuous pleasure",
          "I sank into the bed's voluptuous warmth."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of women) having a full, curving shape",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vomit": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to empty the contents of the stomach through the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "He came home drunk and vomited all over the kitchen floor.",
          "She was vomiting (up) blood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the contents of your stomach that have come up through your mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a pile of vomit on the floor.",
          "The smell of vomit made me want to be sick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to empty the contents of the stomach through the mouth, usually in explosive bursts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "food or other matter that has come up from the stomach through the mouth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vomited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to empty the contents of the stomach through the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "He came home drunk and vomited all over the kitchen floor.",
          "She was vomiting (up) blood."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vomiting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the act of emptying the contents of the stomach through the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "There are a range of symptoms, including headache and vomiting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vomits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to empty the contents of the stomach through the mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "He came home drunk and vomited all over the kitchen floor.",
          "She was vomiting (up) blood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the contents of your stomach that have come up through your mouth:",
        "examples": [
          "There was a pile of vomit on the floor.",
          "The smell of vomit made me want to be sick."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to empty the contents of the stomach through the mouth, usually in explosive bursts",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "food or other matter that has come up from the stomach through the mouth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "voodoo": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a religion, influenced by traditional African religions, that involves magic and attempts to communicate with spirits and dead people, common in parts of the Caribbean, especially Haiti, and in parts of the southern United States :",
        "examples": [
          "About half of Haiti's population is thought to practise voodoo in some form, although many follow other religious beliefs at the same time.",
          "The musical explores Haiti's rich artistic heritage and the religion of Vodou.",
          "She is a Haitian voudou priestess who has lived in New York since the 1960s."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "magic or a curse (= magic words that are intended to bring bad luck to someone):",
        "examples": [
          "There’s no voodoo involved in cooking juicy, tender steak—just two simple steps.",
          "They felt as if there was some sort of voodoo on the band, because everything just went wrong."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "relating to or used in the practice of the religion voodoo:",
        "examples": [
          "She claimed that a voodoo curse had forced her to commit the crime.",
          "They found a spooky voodoo doll with pins stuck into it.",
          "The room also contains a collection of sequined Vodou dolls.",
          "I mentioned my trip to Haiti and the voudou ceremonies I saw."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a religion involving magic that began in Africa and developed in Haiti",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "voracious": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "very eager for something, especially a lot of food:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a voracious appetite (= he eats a lot).",
          "He's a voracious reader of historical novels (= he reads a lot of them eagerly and quickly)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "needing a lot of something to be satisfied:",
        "examples": [
          "Wolves are voracious eaters.",
          "As a child, I had a voracious appetite for books."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vortex": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mass of air or water that spins around very fast and pulls objects into its empty centre",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a dangerous or bad situation in which you become more and more involved and from which you cannot escape:",
        "examples": [
          "I was sucked into a vortex of despair."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of air or water that spins around very fast and pulls objects into its empty center",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vote": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to express your choice or opinion, especially by officially writing a mark on a paper or by raising your hand or speaking in a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "vote in She was too young to vote in the election.",
          "vote on The committee voted on the proposal, and accepted it unanimously.",
          "vote for/against Did you vote for or against the motion?",
          "Over 55 percent voted Democrat.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Employees voted to accept the offer of an eight percent pay rise.",
          "[ + (that) ] I vote (that) we (= I think we should) go to the cinema first and eat afterwards.",
          "[ + obj + noun  ] The evening was voted a tremendous success (= this was most people's opinion).",
          "vote someone onto something It was the younger members who voted Smith onto the committee.",
          "be voted into/out of office The Conservative Party was voted into/out of office (= was chosen in an election to become/stop being the government)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of showing your choice or opinion in an election or meeting by writing an X on an official piece of paper or putting your hand up:",
        "examples": [
          "The suggestion was approved, with 25 votes in favour, and seven against.",
          "cast your vote She cast her vote (= voted) for the Independent candidate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of making a decision by asking a group of people to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "take/hold a vote on We called a meeting in order to take/hold a vote on the issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total number of votes given or received in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "take ... of the vote The party took 25 percent of the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being officially allowed to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "have the vote In some countries women still don't have the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vote on something:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposal was read out and then put to the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total number of votes given or received in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "take ... of the vote The party took 25 percent of the vote.",
          "get ... of the vote It's often the case that the incumbent gets the majority of the vote.",
          "They are trying to capture the female vote (= to persuade women to vote for them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being officially allowed to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "have the vote In some countries women still don't have the vote.",
          "The laws were rewritten to that more people had the vote.",
          "get the vote Women got the vote in 1920, but until discriminatory laws were revoked at the state level, women of colour were often prohibited from voting.",
          "What year were formerly enslaved people given the vote in this country?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express your choice or opinion as one member of a group in order to decide a matter of importance to the whole group or to elect someone to an office:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I voted early this morning just after the polls opened.",
          "[ I ] In a democracy, all adult citizens have the right to vote.",
          "[ I ] Local residents have twice voted against raising property taxes.",
          "[ I ] Who did you vote for in the last election?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] A majority of workers voted to accept the offer of an 8% pay raise.",
          "[ T ] She was voted best director at the Cannes Film Festival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express your choice or opinion, especially by writing a mark on an official paper or by raising your hand:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you eligible to vote?",
          "She was voted Britain's best boss.",
          "vote for/against sb/sth They voted for a strike.",
          "vote in favour of sth A slim majority of shareholders voted in favor of the changes.",
          "vote on sth Union members will vote on the agreement next week.",
          "vote to do sth The monetary policy committee voted to keep rates at 3.75%.",
          "vote sb in/out He was voted in as president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a choice that someone makes in an election or meeting especially by writing a mark on an official paper or by raising their hand:",
        "examples": [
          "We lost by 524 votes.",
          "About 120 million Americans cast a vote in the election.",
          "a vote for/against sb/sth He was heavily criticized for his vote against raising the minimum wage.",
          "But a president always casts the deciding vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of making a decision by asking a group of people to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill still faces a final vote.",
          "lose/win a vote The leadership was shocked when they lost this vote.",
          "a vote on sth He faces a vote on his future at an annual meeting next week.",
          "have/hold/take a vote (on sth) They held a vote on the company's new name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total number of votes that are made:",
        "examples": [
          "He won 51% of the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "As an expatriate I don't have the vote."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "voted": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express your choice or opinion, especially by officially writing a mark on a paper or by raising your hand or speaking in a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "vote in She was too young to vote in the election.",
          "vote on The committee voted on the proposal, and accepted it unanimously.",
          "vote for/against Did you vote for or against the motion?",
          "Over 55 percent voted Democrat.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Employees voted to accept the offer of an eight percent pay rise.",
          "[ + (that) ] I vote (that) we (= I think we should) go to the cinema first and eat afterwards.",
          "[ + obj + noun  ] The evening was voted a tremendous success (= this was most people's opinion).",
          "vote someone onto something It was the younger members who voted Smith onto the committee.",
          "be voted into/out of office The Conservative Party was voted into/out of office (= was chosen in an election to become/stop being the government)."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "voter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who votes or who has a legal right to vote, especially in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "Of course, tax cuts are usually popular with (the) voters.",
          "UK Labour voters tend to rate the National Health Service as a top priority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who votes, or a person who has the legal right to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "Voters are interested in issues that affect their pocketbooks, he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who votes or who has a legal right to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "59% of the party's voters want him to remain as party leader."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "voters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who votes or who has a legal right to vote, especially in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "Of course, tax cuts are usually popular with (the) voters.",
          "UK Labour voters tend to rate the National Health Service as a top priority."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who votes, or a person who has the legal right to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "Voters are interested in issues that affect their pocketbooks, he said."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who votes or who has a legal right to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "59% of the party's voters want him to remain as party leader."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "votes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to express your choice or opinion, especially by officially writing a mark on a paper or by raising your hand or speaking in a meeting:",
        "examples": [
          "vote in She was too young to vote in the election.",
          "vote on The committee voted on the proposal, and accepted it unanimously.",
          "vote for/against Did you vote for or against the motion?",
          "Over 55 percent voted Democrat.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Employees voted to accept the offer of an eight percent pay rise.",
          "[ + (that) ] I vote (that) we (= I think we should) go to the cinema first and eat afterwards.",
          "[ + obj + noun  ] The evening was voted a tremendous success (= this was most people's opinion).",
          "vote someone onto something It was the younger members who voted Smith onto the committee.",
          "be voted into/out of office The Conservative Party was voted into/out of office (= was chosen in an election to become/stop being the government)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of showing your choice or opinion in an election or meeting by writing an X on an official piece of paper or putting your hand up:",
        "examples": [
          "The suggestion was approved, with 25 votes in favour, and seven against.",
          "cast your vote She cast her vote (= voted) for the Independent candidate."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of making a decision by asking a group of people to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "take/hold a vote on We called a meeting in order to take/hold a vote on the issue."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total number of votes given or received in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "take ... of the vote The party took 25 percent of the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being officially allowed to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "have the vote In some countries women still don't have the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to vote on something:",
        "examples": [
          "The proposal was read out and then put to the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total number of votes given or received in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "take ... of the vote The party took 25 percent of the vote.",
          "get ... of the vote It's often the case that the incumbent gets the majority of the vote.",
          "They are trying to capture the female vote (= to persuade women to vote for them)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the fact of being officially allowed to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "have the vote In some countries women still don't have the vote.",
          "The laws were rewritten to that more people had the vote.",
          "get the vote Women got the vote in 1920, but until discriminatory laws were revoked at the state level, women of colour were often prohibited from voting.",
          "What year were formerly enslaved people given the vote in this country?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express your choice or opinion as one member of a group in order to decide a matter of importance to the whole group or to elect someone to an office:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I voted early this morning just after the polls opened.",
          "[ I ] In a democracy, all adult citizens have the right to vote.",
          "[ I ] Local residents have twice voted against raising property taxes.",
          "[ I ] Who did you vote for in the last election?",
          "[ + to infinitive ] A majority of workers voted to accept the offer of an 8% pay raise.",
          "[ T ] She was voted best director at the Cannes Film Festival."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to express your choice or opinion, especially by writing a mark on an official paper or by raising your hand:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you eligible to vote?",
          "She was voted Britain's best boss.",
          "vote for/against sb/sth They voted for a strike.",
          "vote in favour of sth A slim majority of shareholders voted in favor of the changes.",
          "vote on sth Union members will vote on the agreement next week.",
          "vote to do sth The monetary policy committee voted to keep rates at 3.75%.",
          "vote sb in/out He was voted in as president."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a choice that someone makes in an election or meeting especially by writing a mark on an official paper or by raising their hand:",
        "examples": [
          "We lost by 524 votes.",
          "About 120 million Americans cast a vote in the election.",
          "a vote for/against sb/sth He was heavily criticized for his vote against raising the minimum wage.",
          "But a president always casts the deciding vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a method of making a decision by asking a group of people to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "The bill still faces a final vote.",
          "lose/win a vote The leadership was shocked when they lost this vote.",
          "a vote on sth He faces a vote on his future at an annual meeting next week.",
          "have/hold/take a vote (on sth) They held a vote on the company's new name."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the total number of votes that are made:",
        "examples": [
          "He won 51% of the vote."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the right to vote:",
        "examples": [
          "As an expatriate I don't have the vote."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "voting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of choosing someone or something in an election:",
        "examples": [
          "Voting went ahead despite threats from rebel groups.",
          "Pollsters asked people their voting intentions."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of choosing someone or something in a vote:",
        "examples": [
          "The voting was by secret ballot.",
          "So many of the EU's decisions are now made by majority voting.",
          "Advocating tactical voting is nothing more than asking people to use their votes as sensibly as they can."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vouch": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to be able from your knowledge or experience to say that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "As a medical examiner I can vouch that his death was accidental."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vouched": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be able from your knowledge or experience to say that something is true:",
        "examples": [
          "As a medical examiner I can vouch that his death was accidental."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "voucher": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper that can be used to pay for particular goods or services or that allows you to pay less than the usual price for them:",
        "examples": [
          "The voucher is valid between July and December and entitles you to ten percent off all overseas flights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, a scholarship (= money to pay for studies) that allows a student to attend a private school rather than a state school:",
        "examples": [
          "Suburban voters are completely against vouchers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper that is a record of money paid or one that can be used to pay for particular goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "Just present your travel voucher to the airline ticket agent, and she will give you the tickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a printed piece of paper used to pay for particular goods or services, or to pay less than the usual price:",
        "examples": [
          "Anyone spending $25 or more will get a $5 voucher to spend.",
          "The company will pay most of the settlement in shares and discount vouchers.",
          "a clothing/food/housing/travel voucher",
          "The Inland Revenue wants to know about employee benefits, including vouchers for food and drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper that shows that money has been paid for something or that someone's accounts are correct:",
        "examples": [
          "You should keep all copies of sales vouchers to check off against statements.",
          "He demanded that they go back until each overtime voucher could be matched with a specific job.",
          "Unfortunately the payroll vouchers weren't being reviewed by managers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vouchers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper that can be used to pay for particular goods or services or that allows you to pay less than the usual price for them:",
        "examples": [
          "The voucher is valid between July and December and entitles you to ten percent off all overseas flights."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in the US, a scholarship (= money to pay for studies) that allows a student to attend a private school rather than a state school:",
        "examples": [
          "Suburban voters are completely against vouchers."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper that is a record of money paid or one that can be used to pay for particular goods or services:",
        "examples": [
          "Just present your travel voucher to the airline ticket agent, and she will give you the tickets."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a printed piece of paper used to pay for particular goods or services, or to pay less than the usual price:",
        "examples": [
          "Anyone spending $25 or more will get a $5 voucher to spend.",
          "The company will pay most of the settlement in shares and discount vouchers.",
          "a clothing/food/housing/travel voucher",
          "The Inland Revenue wants to know about employee benefits, including vouchers for food and drink."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a piece of paper that shows that money has been paid for something or that someone's accounts are correct:",
        "examples": [
          "You should keep all copies of sales vouchers to check off against statements.",
          "He demanded that they go back until each overtime voucher could be matched with a specific job.",
          "Unfortunately the payroll vouchers weren't being reviewed by managers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vouching": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in an audit (= official examination of a company’s accounts), the activity of checking particular invoices and other documents against particular accounts:",
        "examples": [
          "The small company client often doesn't appreciate the time involved in vouching and verifying figures for audit."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a determined decision or promise to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] The guerrillas vowed (that) they would overthrow the government.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] After the awful meals we had last Christmas, I vowed to do more of the cooking myself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious promise or decision:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She took/made a vow never to lend money to anyone again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a firm promise or decision to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] They vowed (that) they would never forget her kindness.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] After my illness I vowed to exercise every day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vowed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a determined decision or promise to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] The guerrillas vowed (that) they would overthrow the government.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] After the awful meals we had last Christmas, I vowed to do more of the cooking myself."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vowels": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a speech sound produced by humans when the breath flows out through the mouth without being blocked by the teeth, tongue, or lips:",
        "examples": [
          "A short vowel is a short sound as in the word \"cup\".",
          "A long vowel is a long sound as in the word \"shoe\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a letter that represents a sound produced in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The vowels in English are a, e, i, o, and u."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a speech sound produced by human beings when the breath flows out through the mouth without being blocked by the teeth, tongue, or lips",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A vowel is also a letter that represents a sound produced in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "The vowels in English are a, e, i, o, u, and sometimes y."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vows": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a determined decision or promise to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) ] The guerrillas vowed (that) they would overthrow the government.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] After the awful meals we had last Christmas, I vowed to do more of the cooking myself."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a serious promise or decision:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + to infinitive ] She took/made a vow never to lend money to anyone again."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a firm promise or decision to do something:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + (that) clause ] They vowed (that) they would never forget her kindness.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] After my illness I vowed to exercise every day."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "voyage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long journey, especially by ship:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a young sailor on his first sea voyage.",
          "figurative The first year of a loving relationship is a voyage (= period) of discovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel:",
        "examples": [
          "In their little boat they planned to voyage to distant lands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long trip, esp. by ship:",
        "examples": [
          "Christopher Columbus brought cattle on his second voyage to America in 1493."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "voyages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a long journey, especially by ship:",
        "examples": [
          "He was a young sailor on his first sea voyage.",
          "figurative The first year of a loving relationship is a voyage (= period) of discovery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to travel:",
        "examples": [
          "In their little boat they planned to voyage to distant lands."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long trip, esp. by ship:",
        "examples": [
          "Christopher Columbus brought cattle on his second voyage to America in 1493."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vroom": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "used in writing to represent the sound of a car engine at high speed",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vs": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for versus",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "used when making a comparison between two things, ideas, or opinions:",
        "examples": [
          "The S&P hotel index has gained 40%, vs. a 13% rise for the S&P 500."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to show that two people, groups, organizations, etc. oppose each other in a competition, legal disagreement, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "The case is Gentry vs. Superior Court."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vulgar": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not suitable, simple, dignified or beautiful; not in the style preferred by the upper classes of society:",
        "examples": [
          "a vulgar patterned shirt",
          "Isn't it rather vulgar to talk about how much money you earn?",
          "humorous I've no idea how much the clothes cost because there was nothing so vulgar as a price tag in evidence."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude and likely to upset or anger people, especially by referring to sex and the body in an unpleasant way:",
        "examples": [
          "It was an extremely vulgar joke."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "not polite or socially acceptable; not suitable or acceptable in style:",
        "examples": [
          "His manners were coarse and vulgar."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "rude or offensive, esp. because referring to sex:",
        "examples": [
          "The movie is rated PG and has a few mildly vulgar jokes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vulgarity": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of not being suitable, simple, or beautiful, or not in the style preferred by rich or well- educated people:",
        "examples": [
          "He despised modern culture for its commercialism and vulgarity.",
          "Popular movies often have a kitschy vulgarity that can be irresistibly entertaining."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being rude and likely to upset or anger people, especially by referring to sex or the body, or something such as a phrase that is rude in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "We will not post any comments that contain vulgarity.",
          "The restaurant established a standard of behaviour for employees, prohibiting extreme vulgarities."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vulnerabilities": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being vulnerable (= able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked), or something that is vulnerable:",
        "examples": [
          "You want a doctor who understands the patient's vulnerability.",
          "Those who organized the attacks exploited vulnerabilities in the nation's defences."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vulnerability": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the quality of being vulnerable (= able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked), or something that is vulnerable:",
        "examples": [
          "You want a doctor who understands the patient's vulnerability.",
          "Those who organized the attacks exploited vulnerabilities in the nation's defences."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vulnerable": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked:",
        "examples": [
          "I felt very vulnerable, standing there without any clothes on.",
          "It is on economic policy that the government is most vulnerable.",
          "Tourists are more vulnerable to attack, because they do not know which areas of the city to avoid."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who can be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked:",
        "examples": [
          "She called on all members to condemn this outrageous attack on the vulnerable."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who can be badly affected by a disease because they already have health problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Our Covid vaccination strategy is designed to protect the vulnerable, who are most at risk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked:",
        "examples": [
          "Older people are especially vulnerable to cold temperatures even inside their homes.",
          "He casts himself as a naive, vulnerable young poet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "vulture": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large bird with almost no feathers on its head or neck, that eats the flesh of dead animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that is eager to win an advantage from other people's difficulties or problems:",
        "examples": [
          "When a company is in crisis like this, the vultures are always hovering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large bird that eats the flesh of dead animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A vulture is also someone who is eager to get some advantage from other people’s difficulties or weaknesses.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vultures": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large bird with almost no feathers on its head or neck, that eats the flesh of dead animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person or organization that is eager to win an advantage from other people's difficulties or problems:",
        "examples": [
          "When a company is in crisis like this, the vultures are always hovering."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large bird that eats the flesh of dead animals",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A vulture is also someone who is eager to get some advantage from other people’s difficulties or weaknesses.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vulva": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the parts of the female sex organs that are outside the body",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "vying": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "present participle of vie",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "w": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the 23rd letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": [
          "W Africa"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for watt",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the 23rd letter of the English alphabet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for west or western",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "wa": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "written abbreviation for the US state of Washington: used in addresses",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "wacko": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose behaviour is strange and different from that of most people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose behavior is strange",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "wackos": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person whose behaviour is strange and different from that of most people",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose behavior is strange",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "wacky": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "unusual in a pleasing and exciting or silly way:",
        "examples": [
          "The book contains some weird and wacky ideas for teaching kids about science."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "strange in a pleasing and exciting or silly way:",
        "examples": [
          "The film has a wacky originality that is appealing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wad": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a number of usually flat and/or small objects pressed tightly together:",
        "examples": [
          "a wad of banknotes",
          "a wad of gum",
          "She used a wad (= a mass) of tissues to wipe away the blood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fold or press together something to form a mass:",
        "examples": [
          "He wadded his towel into a ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of thin pieces of something pressed together, or something pressed into a lump:",
        "examples": [
          "a wad of bills/cash",
          "a wad of chewing gum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fold or press together something to form a mass:",
        "examples": [
          "He wadded his towel into a ball."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "waddle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(usually of a person or animal with short legs and a fat body) to walk with short steps, moving the body from one side to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "The ducks waddled down to the river.",
          "A short, fat waiter waddled over."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(usually of a person or animal with short legs and a fat body) a way of walking with short steps, moving the body from one side to the other:",
        "examples": [
          "With a quack and a waddle, the duck continued on its way.",
          "Towards the end of her pregnancy, she developed a waddle."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk with short steps, swinging the body from one side to the other, like a duck (= a bird with short legs that lives by water)",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "wade": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to walk through water or other liquid with some effort, because it is deep enough to come quite high up your legs, or thick :",
        "examples": [
          "The river was full but we managed to wade across.",
          "We waded a shallow river.",
          "They had to wade through a swamp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in water that is not very deep:",
        "examples": [
          "We rolled up our trousers and waded at the edge of the lake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk into or through an area of water that is not very deep:",
        "examples": [
          "We waded across the stream.",
          "They come to the creek and waded in to drink."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wading": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk through water or other liquid with some effort, because it is deep enough to come quite high up your legs, or thick :",
        "examples": [
          "The river was full but we managed to wade across.",
          "We waded a shallow river.",
          "They had to wade through a swamp."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk in water that is not very deep:",
        "examples": [
          "We rolled up our trousers and waded at the edge of the lake."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a number of usually flat and/or small objects pressed tightly together:",
        "examples": [
          "a wad of banknotes",
          "a wad of gum",
          "She used a wad (= a mass) of tissues to wipe away the blood."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fold or press together something to form a mass:",
        "examples": [
          "He wadded his towel into a ball."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a number of thin pieces of something pressed together, or something pressed into a lump:",
        "examples": [
          "a wad of bills/cash",
          "a wad of chewing gum"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fold or press together something to form a mass:",
        "examples": [
          "He wadded his towel into a ball."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wafer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a very thin, dry biscuit that is often sweet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very thin, round piece of dry bread that the priest gives to people to eat during Holy Communion",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very thin, often round piece of fried potato or other vegetable, sometimes with a flavour added",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a very thin, dry cookie that is often sweet and flavored:",
        "examples": [
          "chocolate wafers"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "waffle": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to talk or write a lot without giving any useful information or any clear answers:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't know the answer, it's no good just waffling (on) for pages and pages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be unable to make a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "I waffled a lot before finally deciding to take the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of bread or cake made from batter (= a thin mixture of milk, flour, and egg) cooked in a special pan whose surface forms a pattern of raised squares",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "talk or writing that uses a lot of words but does not give any useful information:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What did he say?\" \"Oh, it was a load of waffle - nothing important at all.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, light cake, the surface of which is formed into a pattern of raised squares, often eaten for breakfast",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep changing your decisions about something so that no clear decision is made:",
        "examples": [
          "This administration has a tendency to waffle on important questions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "waffles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to talk or write a lot without giving any useful information or any clear answers:",
        "examples": [
          "If you don't know the answer, it's no good just waffling (on) for pages and pages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be unable to make a decision:",
        "examples": [
          "I waffled a lot before finally deciding to take the job."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of bread or cake made from batter (= a thin mixture of milk, flour, and egg) cooked in a special pan whose surface forms a pattern of raised squares",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "talk or writing that uses a lot of words but does not give any useful information:",
        "examples": [
          "\"What did he say?\" \"Oh, it was a load of waffle - nothing important at all.\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin, light cake, the surface of which is formed into a pattern of raised squares, often eaten for breakfast",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to keep changing your decisions about something so that no clear decision is made:",
        "examples": [
          "This administration has a tendency to waffle on important questions."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "waft": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) move gently through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "A gentle breeze wafted the scent of roses in through the open window.",
          "The sound of a flute wafted down the stairs."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a smell or smoke that moves through the air:",
        "examples": [
          "Caroline caught the heady waft of the other woman's perfume.",
          "A waft of smoke engulfed her."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move gently through the air, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I always + adv/prep ] A warm breeze wafted through the city."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wag": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a tail or finger) to move from side to side or up and down, especially quickly and repeatedly, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The little dog's tail wagged in delight.",
          "He wagged his finger sternly at the two boys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be absent from school without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "There were days I would wag school and go for a ride on my bike.",
          "I used to wag it a lot. I didn't like school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a tail or finger) a movement from side to side or up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "With a single wag of her finger she managed to convey her total disapproval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a humorous person who likes to make jokes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal abbreviation for wife and girlfriend: a woman who is a wife or girlfriend, especially of a well-known sports player",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a tail or finger) to move from side to side or up and down, usually quickly and repeatedly, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] When she came in, the dog sprang to its feet and wagged its tail."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wage": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a particular amount of money that is paid, usually every week, to an employee, especially one who does work that needs physical skills or strength, rather than a job needing a college education:",
        "examples": [
          "a very low/high wage",
          "an hourly/daily/weekly/annual wage",
          "He gets/earns/is paid a good wage, because he works for a fair employer.",
          "The job pays very low wages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight a war or organize a series of activities in order to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "wage war on Doesn't the president need Congress' permission to wage war on another country?",
          "They've been waging a long campaign to change the law."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is paid to an employee, esp. for each hour worked:",
        "examples": [
          "an hourly wage"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to begin and continue a war, a fight, or a plan to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "A desperate medical battle is being waged against the virus."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that is paid, usually every week, to an employee for their work:",
        "examples": [
          "a daily/hourly/weekly wage This deal represents an hourly wage rate of $9.83.",
          "a high/low wage We pay the highest wages of any theatrical employer in the world.",
          "earn/get a wage Some college education is required to earn a decent wage in the United States.",
          "a wage cut/increase/rise The employees accepted a 4% wage rise.",
          "If you are a good employer, you will pay a fair wage.",
          "His 15 stores employ 200 workers at an average wage of $7.40 an hour.",
          "fair/good/low wages They provided fair wages and steady jobs."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "waged": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "paid regularly for work:",
        "examples": [
          "waged employees/labourers"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to describe work that a person is paid to do:",
        "examples": [
          "waged employment/jobs"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "people who are paid regularly for work:",
        "examples": [
          "The cost is £20 per annum for the waged and £10 for the unwaged."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wager": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an amount of money that you risk in the hope of winning more, by trying to guess something uncertain, or the agreement that you make to take this risk:",
        "examples": [
          "She put a cash wager of £50 on the race.",
          "He tried to eat 50 hard-boiled eggs, for a wager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk money by guessing the result of something:",
        "examples": [
          "More than $2 billion was wagered legally on sports in Nevada in the last 12 months.",
          "He is so confident of victory he has wagered on himself.",
          "[ + two objects,  + ,  that ] I'll wager you £5 that they'll get there first."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to say that you are certain that something is true or will happen in the future:",
        "examples": [
          "I'd wager (that) she's interested in you.",
          "He regrets doing that, I'll wager."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an agreement to risk money on the unknown result of an event in the hope of winning more money than you have risked, or the amount of money risked; a bet",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to risk money on the unknown result of an event in the hope of winning more money than you have risked, or the amount of money risked; bet:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] Over $2 million was wagered."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To wager is also to suggest as a likely idea:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that clause ] I would wager that not one person in ten could tell an expensive wine from a cheaper one."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wages": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the money earned by an employee, esp. when paid for the hours worked:",
        "examples": [
          "He was notorious for being anti-union and for paying low wages."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "→",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "wagging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a tail or finger) to move from side to side or up and down, especially quickly and repeatedly, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "The little dog's tail wagged in delight.",
          "He wagged his finger sternly at the two boys."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be absent from school without permission:",
        "examples": [
          "There were days I would wag school and go for a ride on my bike.",
          "I used to wag it a lot. I didn't like school."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially of a tail or finger) a movement from side to side or up and down:",
        "examples": [
          "With a single wag of her finger she managed to convey her total disapproval."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a humorous person who likes to make jokes",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "informal abbreviation for wife and girlfriend: a woman who is a wife or girlfriend, especially of a well-known sports player",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of a tail or finger) to move from side to side or up and down, usually quickly and repeatedly, or to cause this to happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] When she came in, the dog sprang to its feet and wagged its tail."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "waging": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to fight a war or organize a series of activities in order to achieve something:",
        "examples": [
          "wage war on Doesn't the president need Congress' permission to wage war on another country?",
          "They've been waging a long campaign to change the law."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wagon": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with four wheels, usually pulled by horses or oxen, used for transporting heavy goods, especially in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "The first white settlers journeyed across America in covered wagons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small vehicle like a box on four wheels, which has a long handle to pull it along, and is used by children as a toy:",
        "examples": [
          "He pulled his brother along in his little red wagon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large wheeled container for transporting goods, that is pulled by a train:",
        "examples": [
          "a goods wagon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with four wheels, which must be pulled or pushed:",
        "examples": [
          "European settlers journeyed across America in covered wagons."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wagons": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with four wheels, usually pulled by horses or oxen, used for transporting heavy goods, especially in the past:",
        "examples": [
          "The first white settlers journeyed across America in covered wagons."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small vehicle like a box on four wheels, which has a long handle to pull it along, and is used by children as a toy:",
        "examples": [
          "He pulled his brother along in his little red wagon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large wheeled container for transporting goods, that is pulled by a train:",
        "examples": [
          "a goods wagon"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vehicle with four wheels, which must be pulled or pushed:",
        "examples": [
          "European settlers journeyed across America in covered wagons."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wail": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "The women gathered around the coffin and began to wail, as was the custom in the region.",
          "[ + speech ] \"My finger hurts,\" wailed the child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain loudly or strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] Business people wailed that their trade would be ruined."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, high, loud cry, especially because of something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a wail of anguish",
          "the wail of the police sirens"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness, or to make a sound like this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The four babies were wailing in unison.",
          "[ I ] Air-raid sirens wailed.",
          "[ + that clause ] fig. Investors wailed (= complained) that interest rates were skyrocketing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wailed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "The women gathered around the coffin and began to wail, as was the custom in the region.",
          "[ + speech ] \"My finger hurts,\" wailed the child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain loudly or strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] Business people wailed that their trade would be ruined."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wailing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "The women gathered around the coffin and began to wail, as was the custom in the region.",
          "[ + speech ] \"My finger hurts,\" wailed the child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain loudly or strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] Business people wailed that their trade would be ruined."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wails": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness:",
        "examples": [
          "The women gathered around the coffin and began to wail, as was the custom in the region.",
          "[ + speech ] \"My finger hurts,\" wailed the child."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to complain loudly or strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "[ + that ] Business people wailed that their trade would be ruined."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long, high, loud cry, especially because of something unpleasant:",
        "examples": [
          "a wail of anguish",
          "the wail of the police sirens"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to make a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness, or to make a sound like this:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The four babies were wailing in unison.",
          "[ I ] Air-raid sirens wailed.",
          "[ + that clause ] fig. Investors wailed (= complained) that interest rates were skyrocketing."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "waist": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of the body above and slightly narrower than the hips:",
        "examples": [
          "a small/narrow/tiny/large/thick waist",
          "These trousers are a bit tight around my waist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of clothing that goes around or covers the area between the hips and the ribs:",
        "examples": [
          "The skirt had an elasticated waist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the body above and slightly narrower than the hips:",
        "examples": [
          "These jeans are too tight around my waist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "waistcoat": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a piece of clothing that covers the upper body but not the arms and usually has buttons down the front, worn over a shirt",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "waistline": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an imaginary line going round the narrowest part of your waist:",
        "examples": [
          "a bulging/expanding waistline",
          "She started jogging twice a week to try to reduce her waistline."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of clothing that covers the waist",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "the measured size of your waist:",
        "examples": [
          "When he went off his diet, his waistline started to grow."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "waists": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the part of the body above and slightly narrower than the hips:",
        "examples": [
          "a small/narrow/tiny/large/thick waist",
          "These trousers are a bit tight around my waist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of a piece of clothing that goes around or covers the area between the hips and the ribs:",
        "examples": [
          "The skirt had an elasticated waist."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the part of the body above and slightly narrower than the hips:",
        "examples": [
          "These jeans are too tight around my waist."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "waited": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow time to go by, especially while staying in one place without doing very much, until someone comes, until something that you are expecting happens or until you can do something:",
        "examples": [
          "wait for I waited for her outside while she went in to see the doctor.",
          "The dentist kept me waiting for ages.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] There were a lot of people waiting to use the phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be done or to happen at a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "have to wait The meeting will have to wait until tomorrow, because I'm too busy now.",
          "can't wait The paperwork can't wait until tomorrow (= is urgent and must be done now)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used on signs to mean vehicles are not allowed to park, even for short periods of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The sign by the side of the road said \"no waiting!\""
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "waiter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man whose job is to bring the food to customers at their tables in a restaurant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to serve meals to people in a restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "A waiter came to the table to take our order."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "waiters": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man whose job is to bring the food to customers at their tables in a restaurant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to serve meals to people in a restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "A waiter came to the table to take our order."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "waitress": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a woman whose job is to bring the food to customers at their tables in a restaurant",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "waitresses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man whose job is to bring the food to customers at their tables in a restaurant",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to serve meals to people in a restaurant:",
        "examples": [
          "A waiter came to the table to take our order."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "waits": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to allow time to go by, especially while staying in one place without doing very much, until someone comes, until something that you are expecting happens or until you can do something:",
        "examples": [
          "wait for I waited for her outside while she went in to see the doctor.",
          "The dentist kept me waiting for ages.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] There were a lot of people waiting to use the phone."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be done or to happen at a later time:",
        "examples": [
          "have to wait The meeting will have to wait until tomorrow, because I'm too busy now.",
          "can't wait The paperwork can't wait until tomorrow (= is urgent and must be done now)."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used on signs to mean vehicles are not allowed to park, even for short periods of time:",
        "examples": [
          "The sign by the side of the road said \"no waiting!\""
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a period of time when you stay in one place until someone comes, or something happens, or until you can do something:",
        "examples": [
          "have a wait We had a three-hour wait before we could see the doctor.",
          "The long wait for the doctor/to see the doctor really made me anxious."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to allow time to go by, esp. without doing much, until something happens or can happen:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I waited in the car.",
          "[ I ] Wait here for me – I’ll be back in a minute.",
          "[ I ] The dentist kept me waiting for ages.",
          "[ + to infinitive ] Several people are waiting to use the phone.",
          "[ T ] Please get in line and wait your turn like everyone else."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If something waits, it is being delayed or is ready:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] The meeting will have to wait until tomorrow.",
          "[ I ] An envelope was waiting for me when I got home."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "waive": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to not demand something you have a right to, or not cause a rule to be obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank manager waived the charge (= said we didn't have to pay), as we were old and valued customers.",
          "If they waive (= remove) the time limit, many more applications will come in.",
          "He persuaded the delegates to waive (= give up) their objections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove a player from a team's roster (= list of players) and make that player available to other teams:",
        "examples": [
          "He was waived in June and signed with the Tigers in July.",
          "In order to activate their new player, they needed to waive another from the roster."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not demand something you have a right to or not cause a rule to be obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank waived the charge, because the mistake was their fault."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to decide that you will not ask for something, although you have a right to do so, or that a rule will be ignored:",
        "examples": [
          "waive a claim/fee/right The bank waived the overdraft fee."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "waived": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not demand something you have a right to, or not cause a rule to be obeyed:",
        "examples": [
          "The bank manager waived the charge (= said we didn't have to pay), as we were old and valued customers.",
          "If they waive (= remove) the time limit, many more applications will come in.",
          "He persuaded the delegates to waive (= give up) their objections."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to remove a player from a team's roster (= list of players) and make that player available to other teams:",
        "examples": [
          "He was waived in June and signed with the Tigers in July.",
          "In order to activate their new player, they needed to waive another from the roster."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "waiver": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an agreement that you do not have to pay or obey something:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to sign a waiver, giving up any rights to the land in the future."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of a sports team removing a player from its roster (= list of players) and making that player available to other teams:",
        "examples": [
          "on waivers The shortstop was placed on waivers and claimed by the Cardinals.",
          "The pitcher was claimed off waivers by the Phillies."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a document that prevents or allows an action that is different from the usual thing:",
        "examples": [
          "Applicants pay a $30 to $40 entry fee; fee waivers are available."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If a sports player is on waivers he is leaving one team and joining another:",
        "examples": [
          "The Coyotes have claimed center Joel Perrault on waivers from the St. Louis Blues."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an official decision that a rule, or agreement does not have to be obeyed, or that you will not ask for something that you have a right to:",
        "examples": [
          "grant/obtain/sign a waiver Contributors signed a waiver giving up any rights to future profits.",
          "The company recovered $12 million of its start-up costs from a waiver of state income taxes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wake": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause someone to) become awake and conscious after sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you wake at all during the night?",
          "Please wake me early tomorrow.",
          "I woke up with a headache.",
          "Jane's hand on my shoulder woke me out of/from a bad dream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the waves that a moving ship or object leaves behind:",
        "examples": [
          "The wake spread out in a v-shape behind the ship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when the family and friends of a dead person meet in order to look at the dead body the night before it is buried, or when they meet after a dead person has been buried to drink and talk about the person's life",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become awake and conscious after sleeping, or to cause someone to stop sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Did you wake at all during the night?",
          "[ T ] The noise of the storm woke the kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of water whose movement has been changed by a boat or ship moving through it:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. The storm left a massive amount of destruction in its wake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gathering held before a dead person is buried, at which family and friends talk about the person’s life",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "wakes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to (cause someone to) become awake and conscious after sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "Did you wake at all during the night?",
          "Please wake me early tomorrow.",
          "I woke up with a headache.",
          "Jane's hand on my shoulder woke me out of/from a bad dream."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the waves that a moving ship or object leaves behind:",
        "examples": [
          "The wake spread out in a v-shape behind the ship."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when the family and friends of a dead person meet in order to look at the dead body the night before it is buried, or when they meet after a dead person has been buried to drink and talk about the person's life",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to become awake and conscious after sleeping, or to cause someone to stop sleeping:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] Did you wake at all during the night?",
          "[ T ] The noise of the storm woke the kids."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an area of water whose movement has been changed by a boat or ship moving through it:",
        "examples": [
          "fig. The storm left a massive amount of destruction in its wake."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a gathering held before a dead person is buried, at which family and friends talk about the person’s life",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "waking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the moment when you wake:",
        "examples": [
          "For a moment, between waking and sleeping, he couldn't understand where he was."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to a period of time or an experience during which you are awake:",
        "examples": [
          "Children are in school for 15 percent of their waking hours/life between birth and the age of 16.",
          "She seems to spend every waking moment/minute/hour (= all her available time) at the piano."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wales": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a country that is part of the United Kingdom",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "walkabout": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an occasion when an important person walks around a public place, meeting and talking to members of the public:",
        "examples": [
          "The princess went on a walkabout in the town centre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a long journey by an Australian Aboriginal, especially on foot for cultural reasons:",
        "examples": [
          "They meet an aborigine boy on ritual walkabout away from his tribe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "walked": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move along by putting one foot in front of the other, allowing each foot to touch the ground before lifting the next:",
        "examples": [
          "I walked home.",
          "A cat was walking along the top of the fence.",
          "He walks two miles to work every morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go with someone to a particular place, for example because you want to protect them from danger, or show them the way:",
        "examples": [
          "walk someone to something He offered to walk her home/to the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take an animal, especially a dog, for a walk:",
        "examples": [
          "She walks the dog for an hour every afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who seems to be a human form of disaster, encyclopedia, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You broke another pair of glasses? You're just a walking disaster!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be charged with a crime, or to be allowed to leave a court after being found not guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "If police don't get the right evidence, he'll walk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly leave a job or other situation because you have not been given what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Pay essential workers $650 a week or we walk.",
          "\"Get real or we walk\" UK warns Brussels as Brexit trade deal talks resume.",
          "You give me twenty percent discount on the price or I walk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In cricket, if a batter (= the player who tries to hit the ball) walks, they choose to leave the field without waiting for the umpire (= the person who makes certain that the rules are obeyed) to make a decision about whether they are out (= their turn to bat is finished):",
        "examples": [
          "He nicked an outswinger to the keeper and walked without waiting for the umpire to lift his finger.",
          "The batter refused to walk, even though all the fielders knew that he had hit it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to receive four balls outside the hitting area and be allowed to go to first base, or to throw the ball outside the hitting area four times so that the batter is allowed to go to first base:",
        "examples": [
          "The first batters either missed or walked.",
          "He would have had a perfect game, except he walked a batter in the final inning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass or win something, such as an exam or game, easily:",
        "examples": [
          "She'll walk the interview - the job is practically hers already."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "walker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who walks, especially for exercise or enjoyment:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a very fast/slow walker.",
          "They've been keen walkers ever since they read about the benefits of exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a seat on wheels that a baby can sit in and use its feet to move along, before it is able to walk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal frame with four legs that you place in front of you and lean on to help you move forward if you have difficulty in walking, for example when old",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A walker is also a metal frame to help people who have difficulty walking, by using it to support them as they move it in front of them.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "walkers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who walks, especially for exercise or enjoyment:",
        "examples": [
          "She's a very fast/slow walker.",
          "They've been keen walkers ever since they read about the benefits of exercise."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a seat on wheels that a baby can sit in and use its feet to move along, before it is able to walk",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a metal frame with four legs that you place in front of you and lean on to help you move forward if you have difficulty in walking, for example when old",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "A walker is also a metal frame to help people who have difficulty walking, by using it to support them as they move it in front of them.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "walking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of going for a walk, especially for pleasure:",
        "examples": [
          "go walking We're going walking in Wales for a week.",
          "go walking We're going walking in the park after work.",
          "a pair of walking boots",
          "a walking stick"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the sport of walking fast over long distances",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "in basketball, the act of taking three or more steps with the ball without dribbling it (= hitting it against the floor repeatedly), which is against the rules:",
        "examples": [
          "Getting called for walking can lead to your team losing possession of the ball.",
          "After you stop dribbling, it counts as walking if you move your pivot foot before you pass or shoot the ball."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "walkman": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a brand name for a small audio or video player with small headphones, that you can carry around with you",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "walks": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to move along by putting one foot in front of the other, allowing each foot to touch the ground before lifting the next:",
        "examples": [
          "I walked home.",
          "A cat was walking along the top of the fence.",
          "He walks two miles to work every morning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to go with someone to a particular place, for example because you want to protect them from danger, or show them the way:",
        "examples": [
          "walk someone to something He offered to walk her home/to the station."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to take an animal, especially a dog, for a walk:",
        "examples": [
          "She walks the dog for an hour every afternoon."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "someone who seems to be a human form of disaster, encyclopedia, etc.:",
        "examples": [
          "You broke another pair of glasses? You're just a walking disaster!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to not be charged with a crime, or to be allowed to leave a court after being found not guilty of a crime:",
        "examples": [
          "If police don't get the right evidence, he'll walk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to suddenly leave a job or other situation because you have not been given what you want:",
        "examples": [
          "Pay essential workers $650 a week or we walk.",
          "\"Get real or we walk\" UK warns Brussels as Brexit trade deal talks resume.",
          "You give me twenty percent discount on the price or I walk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "In cricket, if a batter (= the player who tries to hit the ball) walks, they choose to leave the field without waiting for the umpire (= the person who makes certain that the rules are obeyed) to make a decision about whether they are out (= their turn to bat is finished):",
        "examples": [
          "He nicked an outswinger to the keeper and walked without waiting for the umpire to lift his finger.",
          "The batter refused to walk, even though all the fielders knew that he had hit it."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, to receive four balls outside the hitting area and be allowed to go to first base, or to throw the ball outside the hitting area four times so that the batter is allowed to go to first base:",
        "examples": [
          "The first batters either missed or walked.",
          "He would have had a perfect game, except he walked a batter in the final inning."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to pass or win something, such as an exam or game, easily:",
        "examples": [
          "She'll walk the interview - the job is practically hers already."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey that you make by walking, often for enjoyment:",
        "examples": [
          "go for/take a walk He went for/took a walk around the block, to get some air.",
          "They went on a ten-mile walk to raise money for charity.",
          "Every afternoon she takes her grandfather out for a walk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a path or route where people can walk for enjoyment:",
        "examples": [
          "Do you know any nice walks around here?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of walking:",
        "examples": [
          "He has a strange waddling sort of walk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "walking speed:",
        "examples": [
          "She slowed the horses to a walk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a journey that takes a short time, five minutes, ten minutes, etc. when you walk:",
        "examples": [
          "a short, five-minute, ten-minute, etc. walk away The school is only a five-minute walk away."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in baseball, an occasion when a batter is allowed to go to first base after the pitcher has thrown the ball outside the hitting area four times",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to move along by putting one foot in front of the other, or to move a distance in this way:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] I walked home.",
          "[ I ] We just walked past a famous actress.",
          "[ I ] They walked all around Chinatown.",
          "[ I ] I walk to work every morning.",
          "[ T ] It’s not that far – you can walk it in half an hour.",
          "[ T ] We must have walked miles today."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To walk someone to a particular place is to walk with the person until the place has been reached:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He offered to walk her home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "To walk an animal, esp. a dog, is to bring it outside with you to walk.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an act of moving along by putting one foot in front of the other, or moving a distance in this, esp. for pleasure or exercise:",
        "examples": [
          "He went for/took a walk around the block."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to treat someone badly:",
        "examples": [
          "The unions accused management of walking all over their staff."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to stop working because you are angry or unhappy about something:",
        "examples": [
          "Autoworkers walked off the job after the unions failed to reach an agreement over pay."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to be forced to leave your job because of something bad you have done:",
        "examples": [
          "The expenses scandal gave several ministers no option but to walk the plank."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do the things you have said you would do, especially when you reach a position of power:",
        "examples": [
          "Business groups are waiting to see if the incoming Governor will walk the talk on promises to boost the state's economy."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to do the things you have planned and promised to do:",
        "examples": [
          "The country has yet to see whether the new leader can walk the walk."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "used to refer to the job you do or the part of society you belong to:",
        "examples": [
          "We employ people from all walks of life."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "walkway": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a passage or path, especially one that is covered or raised above the ground",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "wall": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vertical structure, often made of stone or brick, that divides or surrounds something:",
        "examples": [
          "The walls in this apartment are so thin you can hear just about every word the neighbours say.",
          "The walls look a bit bare - can't we put some pictures up?",
          "We had to climb over a ten-foot wall to get into the garden.",
          "The Berlin Wall came down in 1989."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any outer part of a hollow structure in the body:",
        "examples": [
          "the wall of the uterus/stomach",
          "an artery wall"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of people or things formed in such a way that you cannot get through or past them:",
        "examples": [
          "The demonstrators formed a solid wall to stop the police from getting past them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, a row of players who stand ten yards away from where a free kick is taken in order to make scoring directly from the free kick more difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "Rooney curved the free kick past the Newcastle defensive wall and inside the far post."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, powerful, usually fast moving mass of something:",
        "examples": [
          "After the rains, the houses were washed away by a wall of mud/water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of feeling or behaving that completely prevents two groups of people from communicating with or understanding each other:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a wall of mistrust between the two groups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical structure that divides or encloses something:",
        "examples": [
          "The walls of the fortress were more than eighteen inches thick.",
          "We’d like the walls painted white."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A wall of people or things is a mass of them formed in such a way that you cannot get through or past them:",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business goes to the wall, it goes bankrupt:",
        "examples": [
          "After twelve months of big losses, the company went to the wall."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "walled": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "surrounded by a wall:",
        "examples": [
          "Why not visit the beautiful walled city of York?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wallet": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small folding case for carrying paper money, credit cards and other flat objects, that can be carried in a pocket and is used especially by men:",
        "examples": [
          "He pulled out a big, fat wallet stuffed with banknotes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small container for carrying coins, paper money, and credit cards, used especially by women",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, folding bag that is used for holding documents, for example passports",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, folding case for paper money, credit cards (= plastic cards you use to buy things), other cards that you want to carry with you, and sometimes coins:",
        "examples": [
          "a leather wallet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small case for carrying money, credit cards, and small personal documents:",
        "examples": [
          "Using video on your website will motivate potential buyers to get out their wallet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wallets": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a small folding case for carrying paper money, credit cards and other flat objects, that can be carried in a pocket and is used especially by men:",
        "examples": [
          "He pulled out a big, fat wallet stuffed with banknotes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small container for carrying coins, paper money, and credit cards, used especially by women",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a flat, folding bag that is used for holding documents, for example passports",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small, folding case for paper money, credit cards (= plastic cards you use to buy things), other cards that you want to carry with you, and sometimes coins:",
        "examples": [
          "a leather wallet"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a small case for carrying money, credit cards, and small personal documents:",
        "examples": [
          "Using video on your website will motivate potential buyers to get out their wallet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wallflower": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a pleasant smelling garden plant that has yellow, orange, or brown flowers that grow in groups",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a shy person, especially a girl or woman, who is frightened to involve herself in social activities and does not attract much interest or attention:",
        "examples": [
          "Sooner or later someone would take pity on the poor wallflower and ask her to dance."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of investment that investors are not very interested in because they think it does not have much value:",
        "examples": [
          "Because National Savings products are not very competitive, they are widely regarded as the wallflowers of the investment world."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "walling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to fill a space in a wall with brick or stone:",
        "examples": [
          "We had to wall up an old window."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wallow": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(especially of some animals) to lie or roll around slowly in deep, wet earth, sand, or water:",
        "examples": [
          "a hippopotamus wallowing in mud"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the act of lying or rolling around slowly in deep, wet earth, sand, or water:",
        "examples": [
          "He likes a good wallow in the bath."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(esp. of animals) to lie or roll about slowly in deep, wet earth, sand, or water:",
        "examples": [
          "The pig wallowed in the mud."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "fig. To wallow in an emotion or situation is to stay in that state without trying to change:",
        "examples": [
          "He was not a fellow to shed tears, or wallow in self-pity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wallpaper": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a thick, often decorative, paper used for covering the walls and sometimes ceilings of a room:",
        "examples": [
          "a roll of wallpaper",
          "We thought we'd put up/hang some wallpaper in the children's bedroom to make it brighter.",
          "I saw a wallpaper today that would be just right for the bathroom.",
          "We'll need some wallpaper paste and a big brush."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a design or image that you can choose to have as a background (= behind the main information) on a screen of your computer or mobile phone:",
        "examples": [
          "Find the best desktop wallpapers featuring photos of stunning nature, space, landscapes, and cities.",
          "Download free HD wallpapers, backgrounds, and lock screens to personalize your phone or mobile device."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put wallpaper on the walls of a room:",
        "examples": [
          "We've wallpapered the bedrooms."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of decorative paper sometimes used to cover the walls of a room instead of painting them:",
        "examples": [
          "[ U ] We found some beautiful wallpaper with an orange floral pattern."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "shares and bonds that have no or almost no value:",
        "examples": [
          "Are these certificates worth anything or are they just wallpaper?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an image or pattern that you can save onto the screen of your computer:",
        "examples": [
          "All these images are free to download as desktop wallpaper."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "walls": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a vertical structure, often made of stone or brick, that divides or surrounds something:",
        "examples": [
          "The walls in this apartment are so thin you can hear just about every word the neighbours say.",
          "The walls look a bit bare - can't we put some pictures up?",
          "We had to climb over a ten-foot wall to get into the garden.",
          "The Berlin Wall came down in 1989."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any outer part of a hollow structure in the body:",
        "examples": [
          "the wall of the uterus/stomach",
          "an artery wall"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a mass of people or things formed in such a way that you cannot get through or past them:",
        "examples": [
          "The demonstrators formed a solid wall to stop the police from getting past them."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in football, a row of players who stand ten yards away from where a free kick is taken in order to make scoring directly from the free kick more difficult:",
        "examples": [
          "Rooney curved the free kick past the Newcastle defensive wall and inside the far post."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large, powerful, usually fast moving mass of something:",
        "examples": [
          "After the rains, the houses were washed away by a wall of mud/water."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a way of feeling or behaving that completely prevents two groups of people from communicating with or understanding each other:",
        "examples": [
          "There is a wall of mistrust between the two groups."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a vertical structure that divides or encloses something:",
        "examples": [
          "The walls of the fortress were more than eighteen inches thick.",
          "We’d like the walls painted white."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A wall of people or things is a mass of them formed in such a way that you cannot get through or past them:",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "if a business goes to the wall, it goes bankrupt:",
        "examples": [
          "After twelve months of big losses, the company went to the wall."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wally": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a stupid person:",
        "examples": [
          "I'll look a right wally in these shorts!"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "walnut": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a nut with a slightly bitter taste, a series of folds in it, and a hard shell:",
        "examples": [
          "Sprinkle with chopped walnuts to serve.",
          "a pear and walnut salad",
          "walnut cookies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall tree on which walnuts grow:",
        "examples": [
          "Walnuts do best in a sunny but sheltered position.",
          "Boys climbed the big walnut tree in the middle of the village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the expensive, light brown wood from a walnut tree:",
        "examples": [
          "a beautiful walnut cabinet",
          "a lute-like instrument made of walnut"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a nut with a hard shell, the tree that produces these nuts, or the wood from the tree",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "walnuts": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a nut with a slightly bitter taste, a series of folds in it, and a hard shell:",
        "examples": [
          "Sprinkle with chopped walnuts to serve.",
          "a pear and walnut salad",
          "walnut cookies"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a tall tree on which walnuts grow:",
        "examples": [
          "Walnuts do best in a sunny but sheltered position.",
          "Boys climbed the big walnut tree in the middle of the village."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the expensive, light brown wood from a walnut tree:",
        "examples": [
          "a beautiful walnut cabinet",
          "a lute-like instrument made of walnut"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a nut with a hard shell, the tree that produces these nuts, or the wood from the tree",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "walrus": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a mammal that lives in the sea and on beaches in the Arctic. It is similar to a seal but larger, with two tusks and long hairs growing near its mouth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a sea mammal, similar to a seal (= a large, fish-eating animal) but larger and with two very long teeth that stick out from the mouth",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "walter": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an ordinary person who pretends to have, or dreams about having, a life that is more interesting or exciting:",
        "examples": [
          "People have described him as a Walter Mitty, living in a fantasy world.",
          "He's a Walter Mitty character and always has been - you can't believe anything he says."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "waltz": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal dance in which two people holding each other move around a large room, turning as they go, or a piece of music with three beats in a bar, written for this style of dancing:",
        "examples": [
          "Viennese waltz The competitors must complete five dances, including a Viennese waltz.",
          "He opened the programme with Ravel's \"La Valse\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk somewhere quickly and confidently, often in a way that annoys other people:",
        "examples": [
          "waltz into You can't just waltz into my bedroom without knocking - it's private!",
          "waltz off with My idiot husband has gone and waltzed off with my car keys and left me without any way to get to work!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dance a waltz",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of dance that includes a repeating movement of three steps, or a piece of music written for this style of dancing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk somewhere quickly and confidently:",
        "examples": [
          "Glen waltzed in an hour late as though nothing were wrong."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "waltzed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk somewhere quickly and confidently, often in a way that annoys other people:",
        "examples": [
          "waltz into You can't just waltz into my bedroom without knocking - it's private!",
          "waltz off with My idiot husband has gone and waltzed off with my car keys and left me without any way to get to work!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dance a waltz",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "waltzes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a formal dance in which two people holding each other move around a large room, turning as they go, or a piece of music with three beats in a bar, written for this style of dancing:",
        "examples": [
          "Viennese waltz The competitors must complete five dances, including a Viennese waltz.",
          "He opened the programme with Ravel's \"La Valse\"."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk somewhere quickly and confidently, often in a way that annoys other people:",
        "examples": [
          "waltz into You can't just waltz into my bedroom without knocking - it's private!",
          "waltz off with My idiot husband has gone and waltzed off with my car keys and left me without any way to get to work!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dance a waltz",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a type of dance that includes a repeating movement of three steps, or a piece of music written for this style of dancing",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk somewhere quickly and confidently:",
        "examples": [
          "Glen waltzed in an hour late as though nothing were wrong."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "waltzing": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk somewhere quickly and confidently, often in a way that annoys other people:",
        "examples": [
          "waltz into You can't just waltz into my bedroom without knocking - it's private!",
          "waltz off with My idiot husband has gone and waltzed off with my car keys and left me without any way to get to work!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to dance a waltz",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "wan": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a person's face) more pale than usual and tired-looking",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Wide Area Network: a computer network that connects separate machines over a wide area, for example in different countries, using telecommunication systems",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a person’s face or expression) pale, tired, or weak:",
        "examples": [
          "a wan smile"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "abbreviation for Wide Area Network: a system for connecting computers in different areas of a country or the world:",
        "examples": [
          "High speed broadband has made real-time WAN communications possible."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wand": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special thin stick waved by a person who is performing magic tricks:",
        "examples": [
          "The fairy godmother waved her wand over the cabbages and they turned into horses.",
          "He stepped back from the cave wall, pointed his wand at the rock, and commanded the hidden door to open.",
          "For the author, the pen is a magician's wand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device that is held in the hand and that is used to find metal, for example when checking whether someone is carrying a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "A security guard uses a metal-detecting wand to check out students entering the school.",
          "Screeners can detect anything metal with the help of hand-held wands.",
          "She had ignored a request to stop and be checked with a hand wand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device that is held in the hand and that is used, for example, to read data and to enter it onto a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "A wand reader is used as a hand-held scanner.",
          "Electronic wands are used to check the bar codes on the products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin stick that is used for putting mascara (= a thick dark liquid make-up) onto your eyelashes (= the short hairs that grow along the edges of the eye):",
        "examples": [
          "For the lower lashes, use the point of the mascara wand and work down lashes individually."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin stick with a circle at the end that you put into liquid soap and use to blow bubbles:",
        "examples": [
          "Each bottle contains bubble solution and a bubble wand.",
          "The giant wand will make enormous bubbles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin stick waved by a person who is performing magic:",
        "examples": [
          "a magic wand"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wander": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to walk around slowly in a relaxed way or without any clear purpose or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent the morning wandering around the old part of the city.",
          "She was found several hours later, wandering the streets, lost.",
          "He was here a minute ago but he's wandered off somewhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's hands or eyes wander, they touch or look in many different places, especially in a sexual way or when they should not do this:",
        "examples": [
          "If his hands start to wander, tell him firmly, \"No, I'm not ready for this.\"",
          "He was cruelly described as a creepy old man with wandering hands.",
          "Her gaze wandered around the flat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sexual relationships or experiences outside of your marriage or usual relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "She wrote an article about infidelity called \"Wives who wander\".",
          "She had enough problems dealing with a wandering husband."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start talking about a different subject from the one you were originally discussing:",
        "examples": [
          "We've wandered off/from the point somewhat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your mind or your thoughts wander, you stop thinking about the subject that you should be giving your attention to and start thinking about other matters:",
        "examples": [
          "Halfway through the meeting my mind started to wander."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that an old person's mind is beginning to wander, you mean that they are starting to get very confused because of their age:",
        "examples": [
          "Her mind is beginning to wander and she doesn't always know who I am."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a walk done in a slow relaxed way or without any clear purpose or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "While you're at your meeting I can go for/have/take a wander around the city.",
          "After a wander around the park, we returned home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk around slowly in a relaxed way or without any clear purpose or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The lost child wandered the streets for hours.",
          "[ I ] We spent the morning wandering around the old part of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your mind or your thoughts wander, you stop thinking about what you should be giving your attention to and start thinking about other matters:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] As he droned on, my mind began to wander."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wandered": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk around slowly in a relaxed way or without any clear purpose or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent the morning wandering around the old part of the city.",
          "She was found several hours later, wandering the streets, lost.",
          "He was here a minute ago but he's wandered off somewhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's hands or eyes wander, they touch or look in many different places, especially in a sexual way or when they should not do this:",
        "examples": [
          "If his hands start to wander, tell him firmly, \"No, I'm not ready for this.\"",
          "He was cruelly described as a creepy old man with wandering hands.",
          "Her gaze wandered around the flat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sexual relationships or experiences outside of your marriage or usual relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "She wrote an article about infidelity called \"Wives who wander\".",
          "She had enough problems dealing with a wandering husband."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start talking about a different subject from the one you were originally discussing:",
        "examples": [
          "We've wandered off/from the point somewhat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your mind or your thoughts wander, you stop thinking about the subject that you should be giving your attention to and start thinking about other matters:",
        "examples": [
          "Halfway through the meeting my mind started to wander."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that an old person's mind is beginning to wander, you mean that they are starting to get very confused because of their age:",
        "examples": [
          "Her mind is beginning to wander and she doesn't always know who I am."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wanderer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "someone who often travels from place to place, especially without any clear aim or purpose:",
        "examples": [
          "Kathy's always been a wanderer - she never stays anywhere for long.",
          "In the book, he casts himself as a solitary wanderer in the metropolis."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wandering": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk around slowly in a relaxed way or without any clear purpose or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent the morning wandering around the old part of the city.",
          "She was found several hours later, wandering the streets, lost.",
          "He was here a minute ago but he's wandered off somewhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's hands or eyes wander, they touch or look in many different places, especially in a sexual way or when they should not do this:",
        "examples": [
          "If his hands start to wander, tell him firmly, \"No, I'm not ready for this.\"",
          "He was cruelly described as a creepy old man with wandering hands.",
          "Her gaze wandered around the flat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sexual relationships or experiences outside of your marriage or usual relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "She wrote an article about infidelity called \"Wives who wander\".",
          "She had enough problems dealing with a wandering husband."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start talking about a different subject from the one you were originally discussing:",
        "examples": [
          "We've wandered off/from the point somewhat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your mind or your thoughts wander, you stop thinking about the subject that you should be giving your attention to and start thinking about other matters:",
        "examples": [
          "Halfway through the meeting my mind started to wander."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that an old person's mind is beginning to wander, you mean that they are starting to get very confused because of their age:",
        "examples": [
          "Her mind is beginning to wander and she doesn't always know who I am."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wanders": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "to walk around slowly in a relaxed way or without any clear purpose or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "We spent the morning wandering around the old part of the city.",
          "She was found several hours later, wandering the streets, lost.",
          "He was here a minute ago but he's wandered off somewhere."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If someone's hands or eyes wander, they touch or look in many different places, especially in a sexual way or when they should not do this:",
        "examples": [
          "If his hands start to wander, tell him firmly, \"No, I'm not ready for this.\"",
          "He was cruelly described as a creepy old man with wandering hands.",
          "Her gaze wandered around the flat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to have sexual relationships or experiences outside of your marriage or usual relationship:",
        "examples": [
          "She wrote an article about infidelity called \"Wives who wander\".",
          "She had enough problems dealing with a wandering husband."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to start talking about a different subject from the one you were originally discussing:",
        "examples": [
          "We've wandered off/from the point somewhat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your mind or your thoughts wander, you stop thinking about the subject that you should be giving your attention to and start thinking about other matters:",
        "examples": [
          "Halfway through the meeting my mind started to wander."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If you say that an old person's mind is beginning to wander, you mean that they are starting to get very confused because of their age:",
        "examples": [
          "Her mind is beginning to wander and she doesn't always know who I am."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a walk done in a slow relaxed way or without any clear purpose or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "While you're at your meeting I can go for/have/take a wander around the city.",
          "After a wander around the park, we returned home."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to walk around slowly in a relaxed way or without any clear purpose or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] The lost child wandered the streets for hours.",
          "[ I ] We spent the morning wandering around the old part of the city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "If your mind or your thoughts wander, you stop thinking about what you should be giving your attention to and start thinking about other matters:",
        "examples": [
          "[ I ] As he droned on, my mind began to wander."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wands": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a special thin stick waved by a person who is performing magic tricks:",
        "examples": [
          "The fairy godmother waved her wand over the cabbages and they turned into horses.",
          "He stepped back from the cave wall, pointed his wand at the rock, and commanded the hidden door to open.",
          "For the author, the pen is a magician's wand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device that is held in the hand and that is used to find metal, for example when checking whether someone is carrying a weapon:",
        "examples": [
          "A security guard uses a metal-detecting wand to check out students entering the school.",
          "Screeners can detect anything metal with the help of hand-held wands.",
          "She had ignored a request to stop and be checked with a hand wand."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "an electronic device that is held in the hand and that is used, for example, to read data and to enter it onto a computer:",
        "examples": [
          "A wand reader is used as a hand-held scanner.",
          "Electronic wands are used to check the bar codes on the products."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin stick that is used for putting mascara (= a thick dark liquid make-up) onto your eyelashes (= the short hairs that grow along the edges of the eye):",
        "examples": [
          "For the lower lashes, use the point of the mascara wand and work down lashes individually."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin stick with a circle at the end that you put into liquid soap and use to blow bubbles:",
        "examples": [
          "Each bottle contains bubble solution and a bubble wand.",
          "The giant wand will make enormous bubbles."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a thin stick waved by a person who is performing magic:",
        "examples": [
          "a magic wand"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wank": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a rude word meaning to masturbate",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word for the act of masturbating:",
        "examples": [
          "to have a wank"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wanker": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a very stupid or unpleasant person, usually a man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a person who masturbates",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "wankers": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a very stupid or unpleasant person, usually a man",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "an offensive word for a person who masturbates",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "wanking": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a rude word meaning to masturbate",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "wannabe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is trying to become famous, usually unsuccessfully:",
        "examples": [
          "The bar is frequented by wannabe actresses and film directors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who wants to be like someone else, esp. someone famous, or who wants to be thought of as famous:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a pop singer wannabe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wannabes": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a person who is trying to become famous, usually unsuccessfully:",
        "examples": [
          "The bar is frequented by wannabe actresses and film directors."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who wants to be like someone else, esp. someone famous, or who wants to be thought of as famous:",
        "examples": [
          "She’s a pop singer wannabe."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wanting": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "not having something; lacking:",
        "examples": [
          "I think she's perhaps a little wanting in charm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "missing:",
        "examples": [
          "It was a perfect party – nothing was wanting."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wanton": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of something bad, such as damage, cruelty, waste) extreme and showing no care at all:",
        "examples": [
          "wanton destruction of human life",
          "a wanton disregard for safety",
          "wanton extravagance"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a woman) behaving or appearing in a very sexual way",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "causing harm or acting without showing care for others, often intentionally:",
        "examples": [
          "He displayed a wanton disregard for the facts."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "war": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "armed fighting between two or more countries or groups, or a particular example of this:",
        "examples": [
          "nuclear war",
          "a war film/grave/hero/poet",
          "go to war If this country goes to (= starts to fight in a) war we will have to face the fact that many people will die.",
          "declare war on Britain and France declared war on Germany in 1939 as a result of the invasion of Poland.",
          "war breaks out War broke out between the two countries after a border dispute.",
          "at war They've been at war for the last five years.",
          "He died in the First World War/the Vietnam war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a war that is fought over a long period and only ends when one side has neither the soldiers and equipment nor the determination left to continue fighting:",
        "examples": [
          "The war of attrition between the two countries has lasted for decades now."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation, often before a competition or battle, in which each opposing side attempts to frighten or discourage the other by making threats or by showing how strong it is:",
        "examples": [
          "Protestors are waging a war of nerves with the police."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "any situation in which there is strong competition between opposing sides or a great fight against something harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "price war The past few months have witnessed a price war between leading supermarkets.",
          "wage war on/against The president vowed to wage war on/against terrorism.",
          "war on For thirty years, the war on drugs has used up enormous human and financial resources."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "armed fighting between two or more countries or groups, or a particular example of such fighting:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Can any country fight two wars at the same time?",
          "[ U ] War is something to avoid.",
          "[ U ] Several nations were at war."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A war can also be any situation in which there is strong competition between opposing sides or a joint effort against something harmful:",
        "examples": [
          "[ C ] Airlines engage in fare wars to attract new customers.",
          "[ U ] It sometimes seems like the war on cancer has stalled."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a situation in which businesses, countries, etc. compete against each other very strongly:",
        "examples": [
          "In the supermarket war, Asda slashed the price of petrol.",
          "at war The banks are at war for each other's business accounts.",
          "lose/wage/win a war The EU is in danger of losing the propaganda war."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "warble": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a bird) to sing pleasantly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing, especially in a high voice:",
        "examples": [
          "Was that you I heard warbling in the bathroom this morning?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing as a bird does with a sound that rises and falls:",
        "examples": [
          "This morning it seemed as if every bird began to warble at once."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "warbles": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "(of a bird) to sing pleasantly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing, especially in a high voice:",
        "examples": [
          "Was that you I heard warbling in the bathroom this morning?"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing as a bird does with a sound that rises and falls:",
        "examples": [
          "This morning it seemed as if every bird began to warble at once."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "warbling": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "present participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of a bird) to sing pleasantly",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to sing, especially in a high voice:",
        "examples": [
          "Was that you I heard warbling in the bathroom this morning?"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "ward": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts or large rooms into which a hospital is divided, usually with beds for patients:",
        "examples": [
          "a geriatric/maternity/psychiatric ward"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "one of the parts into which a prison is divided",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "(in many countries) one of the areas into which a city or town is divided, having its own elected political representative or its own organizations for managing services",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, especially a child, who is legally put under the protection of a law court or a guardian:",
        "examples": [
          "The girl was made a ward of court to stop her father taking her out of the country."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "towards the stated place or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "At least we're homeward bound."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large room in a hospital which is used for treating people with similar illnesses or conditions:",
        "examples": [
          "the pediatric/maternity ward"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person, esp. a child, who is legally under the protection or care of another person or of a court or government:",
        "examples": [
          "The agency serves youths who are wards of the state."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a political division within a city:",
        "examples": [
          "the fifth ward"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "warden": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the person in charge of a prison:",
        "examples": [
          "a prison warden"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of (the people in) a particular building:",
        "examples": [
          "She's the warden of a home for mentally handicapped people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the head of a college:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the warden of Robinson College, Cambridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to make certain that members of the public obey particular rules:",
        "examples": [
          "a park warden",
          "a traffic warden",
          "a game warden (= who makes sure hunting laws are obeyed and animals are protected)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a prison",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "wardens": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the person in charge of a prison:",
        "examples": [
          "a prison warden"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of (the people in) a particular building:",
        "examples": [
          "She's the warden of a home for mentally handicapped people."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the head of a college:",
        "examples": [
          "He's the warden of Robinson College, Cambridge."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person whose job is to make certain that members of the public obey particular rules:",
        "examples": [
          "a park warden",
          "a traffic warden",
          "a game warden (= who makes sure hunting laws are obeyed and animals are protected)"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a person who is in charge of a prison",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "wardrobe": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a tall cupboard in which you hang your clothes:",
        "examples": [
          "He hung his suit in the wardrobe.",
          "She was showing me her new built-in/fitted wardrobes."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "all of the clothes that a person owns:",
        "examples": [
          "I need a new summer wardrobe (= new clothes for summer).",
          "Jeans are an indispensable part of most people's wardrobe."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a department in a theatre, film company, etc. that is in charge of the clothes that the actors wear on stage, making certain that they are clean, repairing them and sometimes making them:",
        "examples": [
          "He's in charge of wardrobe at the local amateur theatre."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the clothes that a person owns, or a particular type of clothes that a person owns:",
        "examples": [
          "She has a different wardrobe for every occasion."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A wardrobe is also a piece of furniture where clothes are kept.",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "wards": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "towards the stated place or direction:",
        "examples": [
          "Take a couple of steps backwards/forwards.",
          "Carry on eastwards on the main road for 15 minutes."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "warehouse": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large building for storing things before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops, or :",
        "examples": [
          "The goods have been sitting in a warehouse for months because a strike has prevented distribution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large shop selling large numbers of a particular product at a cheap rate:",
        "examples": [
          "We bought both sofas from a big furniture warehouse out of town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large prison, hospital, etc. in which people are kept but given little help with their problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Our new jails are mostly brick-faced warehouses with high fences in low-value areas.",
          "The mental asylum in Romania was a warehouse for the mentally insane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store something in a warehouse:",
        "examples": [
          "The division was only able to sell 40 systems, leaving 80 units warehoused and unsold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put people in a large prison, hospital, etc. without trying to help them with their problems:",
        "examples": [
          "The UK is simply warehousing offenders in prisons without preparing them for a life beyond crime.",
          "Patients fear they are being illegally warehoused at the hospital with no real chance of getting out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building used for storing goods:",
        "examples": [
          "Textbooks are sent right from the warehouse to the schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A warehouse is also a type of large store where goods are sold at a reduced price.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building for storing things before they are sold, used, or sent out to stores:",
        "examples": [
          "The goods have been sitting in a warehouse for months because a strike has prevented distribution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store something in a warehouse:",
        "examples": [
          "The division was only able to sell 40 systems, leaving 800 units warehoused and unsold."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "warehouses": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a large building for storing things before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops, or :",
        "examples": [
          "The goods have been sitting in a warehouse for months because a strike has prevented distribution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large shop selling large numbers of a particular product at a cheap rate:",
        "examples": [
          "We bought both sofas from a big furniture warehouse out of town."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large prison, hospital, etc. in which people are kept but given little help with their problems:",
        "examples": [
          "Our new jails are mostly brick-faced warehouses with high fences in low-value areas.",
          "The mental asylum in Romania was a warehouse for the mentally insane."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store something in a warehouse:",
        "examples": [
          "The division was only able to sell 40 systems, leaving 80 units warehoused and unsold."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to put people in a large prison, hospital, etc. without trying to help them with their problems:",
        "examples": [
          "The UK is simply warehousing offenders in prisons without preparing them for a life beyond crime.",
          "Patients fear they are being illegally warehoused at the hospital with no real chance of getting out."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building used for storing goods:",
        "examples": [
          "Textbooks are sent right from the warehouse to the schools."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A warehouse is also a type of large store where goods are sold at a reduced price.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a large building for storing things before they are sold, used, or sent out to stores:",
        "examples": [
          "The goods have been sitting in a warehouse for months because a strike has prevented distribution."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to store something in a warehouse:",
        "examples": [
          "The division was only able to sell 40 systems, leaving 800 units warehoused and unsold."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "wares": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "small products for selling, especially in a market or on the street:",
        "examples": [
          "Some displayed their wares on stalls, while others had just spread them out on the pavement."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "a company's products:",
        "examples": [
          "The company must do more to promote their wares overseas."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "items offered for sale, or a company’s goods:",
        "examples": [
          "More than 40 dealers in furniture, art, and silver will display their wares."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "products that are for sale:",
        "examples": [
          "display/market/sell your wares The company markets its wares on the internet."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "warfare": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the activity of fighting a war, often including the weapons and methods that are used:",
        "examples": [
          "guerrilla/naval/nuclear/trench warfare"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the activity of fighting a war or strongly competing, esp. with reference to the type of weapons used or to the way the fighting is done:",
        "examples": [
          "psychological/nuclear warfare",
          "economic warfare"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "warhead": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the front part of a bomb or missile that contains explosives:",
        "examples": [
          "a conventional/nuclear warhead"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a bomb or missile that contains explosives",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "warheads": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "the front part of a bomb or missile that contains explosives:",
        "examples": [
          "a conventional/nuclear warhead"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "the end of a bomb or missile that contains explosives",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "warlock": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a man who is believed to have magical powers, usually to do evil",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "warlord": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a military leader who controls a country or, more often, an area within a country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a military leader who controls a country or, more frequently, an area within a country, esp. when the central government is not in control",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "warlords": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "a military leader who controls a country or, more often, an area within a country",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a military leader who controls a country or, more frequently, an area within a country, esp. when the central government is not in control",
        "examples": []
      }
    ]
  },
  "warm": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or producing a comfortably high temperature, although not hot:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you warm enough or do you want me to put the heating on?",
          "I put my hands in my pockets to keep them warm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Warm clothes and covers are made of a material that keeps you warm:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't have a warm winter coat.",
          "Those gloves look nice and warm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A warm colour is one that is based on or contains a colour such as red, yellow, or orange that suggests warmth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a warm place:",
        "examples": [
          "It's cold standing out there - come into the warm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "friendly and loving:",
        "examples": [
          "They're a very warm family.",
          "He has a lovely warm smile.",
          "I'd like to give a warm welcome to our guests this evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in children's games) almost guessing a correct answer or discovering a hidden object:",
        "examples": [
          "You're getting warmer!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become warm (= less cold):",
        "examples": [
          "You're so cold - come and warm your hands by the fire.",
          "Your supper's just warming through in the oven.",
          "We can warm (up) the room pretty quickly with this electric heater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a fairly high temperature, but not hot:",
        "examples": [
          "Warm bread always tastes better.",
          "Just let me sit in the sun so I can get warm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Warm clothes or covers keep out the cold and make you feel comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "a warm winter coat",
          "a warm woolen hat and mittens"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "friendly and affectionate:",
        "examples": [
          "Grace is a warm, caring woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of colors) light and bright, and esp. containing red, yellow, or orange",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise to a higher temperature, or to cause something to rise to a higher temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He rubbed his hands together to warm them.",
          "[ I ] The water in the kettle warms quickly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "warmed": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "past simple and past participle of",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become warm (= less cold):",
        "examples": [
          "You're so cold - come and warm your hands by the fire.",
          "Your supper's just warming through in the oven.",
          "We can warm (up) the room pretty quickly with this electric heater."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "warmer": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or producing a comfortably high temperature, although not hot:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you warm enough or do you want me to put the heating on?",
          "I put my hands in my pockets to keep them warm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Warm clothes and covers are made of a material that keeps you warm:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't have a warm winter coat.",
          "Those gloves look nice and warm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A warm colour is one that is based on or contains a colour such as red, yellow, or orange that suggests warmth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a warm place:",
        "examples": [
          "It's cold standing out there - come into the warm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "friendly and loving:",
        "examples": [
          "They're a very warm family.",
          "He has a lovely warm smile.",
          "I'd like to give a warm welcome to our guests this evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in children's games) almost guessing a correct answer or discovering a hidden object:",
        "examples": [
          "You're getting warmer!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become warm (= less cold):",
        "examples": [
          "You're so cold - come and warm your hands by the fire.",
          "Your supper's just warming through in the oven.",
          "We can warm (up) the room pretty quickly with this electric heater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a fairly high temperature, but not hot:",
        "examples": [
          "Warm bread always tastes better.",
          "Just let me sit in the sun so I can get warm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Warm clothes or covers keep out the cold and make you feel comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "a warm winter coat",
          "a warm woolen hat and mittens"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "friendly and affectionate:",
        "examples": [
          "Grace is a warm, caring woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of colors) light and bright, and esp. containing red, yellow, or orange",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise to a higher temperature, or to cause something to rise to a higher temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He rubbed his hands together to warm them.",
          "[ I ] The water in the kettle warms quickly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "warmest": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "having or producing a comfortably high temperature, although not hot:",
        "examples": [
          "Are you warm enough or do you want me to put the heating on?",
          "I put my hands in my pockets to keep them warm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Warm clothes and covers are made of a material that keeps you warm:",
        "examples": [
          "I don't have a warm winter coat.",
          "Those gloves look nice and warm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "A warm colour is one that is based on or contains a colour such as red, yellow, or orange that suggests warmth.",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "a warm place:",
        "examples": [
          "It's cold standing out there - come into the warm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "friendly and loving:",
        "examples": [
          "They're a very warm family.",
          "He has a lovely warm smile.",
          "I'd like to give a warm welcome to our guests this evening."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(especially in children's games) almost guessing a correct answer or discovering a hidden object:",
        "examples": [
          "You're getting warmer!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "to (cause to) become warm (= less cold):",
        "examples": [
          "You're so cold - come and warm your hands by the fire.",
          "Your supper's just warming through in the oven.",
          "We can warm (up) the room pretty quickly with this electric heater."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "having a fairly high temperature, but not hot:",
        "examples": [
          "Warm bread always tastes better.",
          "Just let me sit in the sun so I can get warm."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "Warm clothes or covers keep out the cold and make you feel comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "a warm winter coat",
          "a warm woolen hat and mittens"
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "friendly and affectionate:",
        "examples": [
          "Grace is a warm, caring woman."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "(of colors) light and bright, and esp. containing red, yellow, or orange",
        "examples": []
      },
      {
        "definition": "to rise to a higher temperature, or to cause something to rise to a higher temperature:",
        "examples": [
          "[ T ] He rubbed his hands together to warm them.",
          "[ I ] The water in the kettle warms quickly."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "warming": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "A warming type of food or drink makes you feel warm:",
        "examples": [
          "Have a nice warming bowl of soup."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "warmly": {
    "definitions": [
      {
        "definition": "in a way that makes or keeps you warm:",
        "examples": [
          "You're not dressed warmly enough - put a sweater on.",
          "The summer sun shone warmly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a very friendly or approving way:",
        "examples": [
          "He shook my hand warmly.",
          "She greeted the proposals warmly."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a way that protects you with clothes or covers that keep out the cold and make you feel comfortable:",
        "examples": [
          "He was warmly dressed in a heavy overcoat and a fur hat."
        ]
      },
      {
        "definition": "in a friendly and affectionate way:",
        "examples": [
          "He shook my hand warmly."